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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

-,ropru LEAGUE.-Yesterday even
tFN ,.sion of the Washington District
.1s' s,b league was devoted 10 the
hpS 'r If reports from the different
i ;e'res aud addresses on their work
'ssur ssSe by Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of Rock
st;e ' No hewitt, of Rockville; Rev. Mr..
we hb 81 ofIsesburg; Rev. J. T. Williams,
H'. .yJs,,sndria: Rev. Mr.. Knox, OF Wash
Of Als Az Fred Woodward, of Washing
iaEIg Pay Mr.. Simmons, of Occoqusn;
;2a N lawson. of 0ccoquan; Rev. MIR.
. w and others. -,
Sit. Iosr night q mass-meeting was held,
-! Ls.' WAS attended by large crowd.
9 Sal' saryjces were opened with prayer
IaT p ~ Mr. Grub, followed by solo,
~ :rt ~ Haven of Rest" by Mr.. Strick.
-, D' Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of Rockville
E n, was then introduced, and gave
.1 5;!tory of the Epworth League. He
IKE a Of the league as not being a new
.P soSine but as an old one regenersted,
Ia. from the little group of Wes-
i.r. a, Epworth Rectory, when Susan
M!ssiay snd her children Gncluding
, M Wesley, the founder of Metho-
i I'm, used TO meet in holy worship
n.r ago and showed that the league
? sff1' 6sy was an outcome of their ex-
uni. " n and that this is only the con-
' a1 of their methods. Rev. Mr..
,n-iisnote Of the Christian duty, and
aid that the Epworth League was
, .orn,sl training school for the young,
=, ~. train them up to a useful and conse-
s :, service OF the Lord. Mr.. Fred
Woodward, of Washington, then spoke
oftbe Leagues objects, and by charts
y the working ofthe league, its
obiects and usefulness to the church.
The service closed with the benediction
BIZ Rev. Rumsey Smithson, presiding
elder
This mornings session of the league
Wa opened with prayer by Mr.. G. T.
Tsylor. Particular work of the league
va: discussed by Messrs. Dawson and
Simmons, of Occoquan, Taylor, Of Rock
vile. and Miss Strickler, of Marshall.
system OF Working" by Rev. ]. w.
Grub. League Enjoyment" by Rev.
Nr. Bell. Rev. J. T. Williams spoke
on systematic Living" and "Shall the
League Lead" Then followed questions
BIZ the delegates which were answered
b. Mr.. Withers.
Mr.. Grubb was appointed as chair
nan Of committee of FIVE with pow
er TO name the committee to re.
Dor. the advisability of establishing an
orphan asylum in this district. Rev.
]. ". Grub, c. W. Millen, 81. A.
Rev. Mr.. Stricken and F. E.
Woodward were appointed the COM
niitee.
Leesburg was chosen as the next
meeting place OF the League.
Junior Leagues were discussed by
Miss Edith Stricken.
AT ll.i5 an executive session was de-
Jared Tor remarks and discussions on
'ariouS subjects relating to the League.
The following officers were elected
his evening President, ]. o. Knott;
lice President, E. G. Kent; End Vice
resident, Miss Bessie Stricken; 3rd
ice President, II. A. Thompson; Sec
etary, Tyson Janney; Corresponding
ecretary, F. E. Woodward; Treasurer,
! F. Colvin.
Later the Junior League held meet
lg when various matters of interest to
le Juniors were discussed.
The League adjourned this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

KINDERGARTEN AssoCIATIoN.-The
new board of managers of the Alexan-
dria kindergarten Association held its
first meeting last evening and elected
the following officers President, Miss
Rebecca Ramsay; LIST Vice President,
Mrs. J. G. Smoot; 2nd Vice President,
Mrs. Peyton Randolph; Secretary, Miss
Loula Smoot; Treasurer, Mr.. h. l..
Jones. 1t was decided to print the re-
ports of the officers for 1896, and in
stead of sending each member receipt
for the subscription it will be acknowl-
edged through the columns of the GA
zErrE. The following Acknowledgements
aremade Mrs. Peyton Randolph, Miss
E. Mehafey, Miss E. Gibson, Capt. K.
Kemper, Mr.. r. F. Tucker, Mrs. S. A.
Smoot, Miss Cora Smoot, Mrs. z. A.
Greensugh, Miss Mite Klipstein, Mrs.
N. A. Winter, Mrs. Francis Swain, Mrs.
W. J. Booth, Mr.. W. J. Booth, MIR. G..
l.. Booth, Miss Cora Hoblitzelle, Miss
Stella Hobitzelle, Mrs. James r. Pick
in, Mrs. Charles II. Pickin, Mrs. ]. SID
ney Douglas, Mr.. John II. Naylor, Miss
+. C. Mcknight, Mr.. Walter Rogers, A
friend, Mrs. A. w. Armstrong,
Mr.. George w. Jameson, Mrs. F. I.
Benson, Mrs. w. F. Creighton, friend,
Mrs. J. NJ. Hill, Mr.. ]. NJ. Hill, MIR. B.
Baer, Mr. B. Wheatley, MIR. f. L. Al
len, Mr. Jas. NJ. McWilliams, Mrs. T.
T. Burroughs, Mr.. It. F. Burroughs,
Miss I f. Burroughs, Mrs. Peter Wise,
Miss Bette Deakins, Carter Brothers,
Mr.. Jas. F. Muir, Mr.. Frank Suter,
Miss u. MEG. Ashby, Miss Eliza
Adam, Miss Susan Pierson, Miss Emma
E!.lerson, Miss Hattie Pierson, Mrs. w.
d. Lambert, Mrs. r. F. Knox, Mrs.
N, W. @ Brien, Mr.. Frank S. Harper,
Mr.. J. Keith James.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

THE COLUMBIA ENGINE.-As stated
Yesterday, the Board of Fire Wardens
have granted the Columbia Fire Com
pany permission to take their engine to
Cumberland, Nd, during the month of
June, providing the company leaves a
good serviceable engine in its place,
and also have the Columbia engine in
sured for $500 against any and all
damage that many occur from the time
it leaves the house until it is returned.
1t is understood that the Columbia
Company will leave their engine, the
w. a. Smoot, which is now in excellent
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

$50 dozen fine Hosiery and Gloves purchased by in last
week auction little Coo the dollar and offered by
in the proportion. Fine coored Taeta Cloves SIC
value 19c Heavy and fine black Taea Cloves usual
Goo value $50 Fine black Silk Gloves Coo value at $50
Good 25c Isle Gloves, black I5c
Fine coored Hose 25c value 17c Dozen Fine
black value 81 Dozen $2Soa Dozen Fine colored Llse
Hose value $3.50 at $3.50 Dozen sI6S ahalf Dozen
large lot of drop stitch black Isle regular value $3.50
ISIS dozen $16S ahalf Dozen Fine silk Hose drop
stitch 81 value at 6oc Chdrens and Infants Hose
and CSC values at and per pair large range of
other values equally as good.
large invoice of new styles Fancy Ribbons just recev
ed prices 9 2oc and $780, goods sold regularly for
Ioc and 2oc per yard.
rs pieces of Wash Silks just received Our 25c Wash
Silks are the best in value and style in the market.
Examine Mattings before purchasing A large line
just received
Merchant Tailoring Department. SIS Suits just
received in stock
large line of Wash Goods Full line of CSC Gaatea
Cloths Our price 15c
New Percals New Dimites. All colors in fine CSC solid
coored Dmies Solid colored yard wide French Organizes
Another OF extra value csc White Quilts.
Bargains in SC Dress Ginghams
Look at the &c Dress Cling hams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

COOLER WEATHER.-There was a
break last night in the excessively hot
weather of the past four or five days.
There were evidences in the afternoon
of an approaching thunder cloud, but
it passed to the south of the city.
About nine o'clock, however, refresh
ing shower get in which continued for
over half en- hour. At midnight there
was another shower. To-day the
weather has been cooler with an east
erly wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. May 13.-Whle the UNDER
tone Of the stock market was firm this morn
ing trading was on very small scale The
bulls felt encouraged by the fact that troubles
between this country and Spain are in fair
way of settlement but the good effect was par
TALLY Offset by The engagement of $780,
600 gold for export and the continued silence
on the part of the leading republican presi-
dental candidate for nomination on the money
question. The improvement in prices ranged
from ls to 7s per cent. At II O'CLOCK the
market was quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, May 13.-virginis 3s, new,
1919 bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

In the absence of Mr.. Snowden, the
President, Mr.. Uhler was called to the
chair.
The proceedings elected no debate.
The finance committee reported on
several matters which had been refer
red to them and their recommendations
were adopted, among them adverse re-
ports on the petitions of the Mount
Vernon and Washington Southern Rail
way Companies for abatement in the as,
sessment upon their property in this
city.
Mr.. Cation said he would like action
to be deferred on the petition of the
irst-named company, as he desired to
appear before the committe in regard
to the petition, not that he had any
reason to suppose he would change the
views of the committee, however. He
asked Mr.. Uhler how much the prop.
erty was assessed at now.
Mr.. Uhler replied 50 900 mile, which
was less than the State assessment,
which was $4,000; that the city's as.
sessment of the MISREPRESENTATION
road was $4,000 per mile and the
States ST., UUU.
Mr.. Cation finally withdrew his re-
quest and tho reports were adopted.
The tax for 1S96.'97 was then read.
The rate of taxation is fixed at S1.90 on
the one hundred dollars with the usual
discounts for prompt payment. The
ordinance was adopted by unanimous
vote.
The revenue bill was subsequently
read and adopted. There are but few
changes from last year. All oyster
dealers will be required to pay specific
tax of So. The license for the sale OF
malt liquors is eliminated, and all who
sell liquor to be drunk on the premises
will be compelled to pay license tax
of S75, the tax on agents for the sale Of
beer manufactured outside of the city,
was increased from 500 to sos. The tax
on telephone, telegraph and express
companies is fixed at 500.
Mr.. Uhler said the committee had de-
termined to reduce the licenses on these
companies, Mr.. J. n. Fisher, of the
Western Union Company, having made
sworn statement that $50, the
amount paid last year, was 80 per cent
of the receipts of the company in this
city.
The ordinance was passed.
Mr.. Burke, from the committee on
streets, submitted several reports, among
them an adverse one from several per
sons for permission to build sewer on
Prince street from Fairfax street to the
river, it being recommended by the
committee that the city build one over
the area described and also one on Fair
fax street from Prince to Duke, and al
low the petitioners and others to tap
them at prices fixed by the city.
After some explanation the report
was adopted.
The same gentleman introduced 8
resolution appropriating $4,000 add
tional for the purpose of defraying the
expense of constructing the King street
sewer, and the resolution was adopted
Mr.. Cation introduced numerously
signed petition praying Council to ex.
tend Prince street from Peyton to the
Leesburg turnpike.
The petition was referred to the com
mittee on streets with instructions tc
report on the same at the next regular
meeting.
The building law was received from
the Board of Aldermen amended in re-
gard to the fees and penalties, and the
amendments were concurred it.
The board adjourned shortly after II
O'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

CONTRACT AwARDED.-The commit
tee on streets of the City Council met
to-day and awarded the contract for
the building of the King street sewer
to Messrs. D. ]. Howell & Co., who
will construct it for ST., 41E07. Work
will be commenced as soon as possible,
and it is believed the sewer will be
ready for use by the first of September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

THE BOND QUEsTIoN.-Contrary to
expectations, the special committee of
the City Council appointed at the last
meeting to prepare an ordinance pro-
viding for an election to decide
whether or not the city shall issue
100000 in bonds for street improve
ments failed to report at the meeting
of the city fathers last night; hence the
matter will necessarily be deferred two
waeka
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

a serious accident was narrowly
s,etIed at the Midland round house
55ss.eSFdsy. A large engine which was
"a. !aShed up dropped from the jacks
sga ran forward and an apprentice boy,
c sao was at work under the engine,
Saa ,e near being caught and crushed to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
DRY GOODS.
BENDHEIMS'
A ROUSING SALE FOR MONDAY.

The following bargains represent the most
invincible and unparalleled made by us this
season. They are confined entirely to new
and seasonable goods and are positively the
lowest ever seen in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

Sieln oiuCc ScSlcLudy dDu luc OueIiuSS Gull
tinue light. There is fair demand for
Country Produce.
BALTIMORE. May 13.-Flour dull and I'M
changed. Wheat very dull; No 2 red spot
69saa7O; May 69AaG91a; July and Aug
6Sssa6S1a southern wheat by sample Ia
73; do on grade 69a72. Corn quiet mixed
spot and May 34lha34a.; June 34%.a35,
July 35laa35as; steamer mixed 33t la33l3
southern white corn 35lbs36 do yellow 35tl
a35lb. Oats firm No 2 white Western 2531
a26; No 2 mi1ed do 24Aa241b Rye quiet
| and stesdy No 2 41s42 for nearby and AZ
s44 for Western. Hay steady good to choice
timothy SIT OOa17 so. Sugar active granu-
CHICAGO May 13.-Wheat-Alay 625s;
July 64la.64; Sept 647sa64a.. Corn-Slsy
291s; July 3Casa301a Sept 311b. Oats
July 19a. Sept 201s. Pork-July 81 671b;
Sept 81 80. Lard-July 81 65 Sept 81 50.
Ribs-July 81 1917 Sept 81 %. Wheat
and Corn opened easy.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May 12.-
| Cattle.-sales Of cattle were ON basis of
$3.5Oa4.4 40 for common to choice steers,
prime beeves $3.75a4. 10, few steers sold un-
der So rs, stockers and feeders 50 S5a3.9 80,
| COWS and heifers 81 5Oa225, bulls $3.25,
| aud stays $2.75a3.5O Texas cattle sold at
| s2.75a4 for steers and $2.25a3.25 for bulls
and COWS. Hogs.-The market was active,
price ruling stronger to &c higher sales were
at So. 25a3 40, medium weights $3.2Oa3.45.
and light at $330a3 50. sheep.-sheep
were in request at $250a4 for inferior to
fancy focks, with most of the sales at $3a.
1856. Lambs sold at 50 25a5. 05 for poor to-
| fancy the bulk Of the lambs went above 81 ::
spring lambs brought $6a6 so per 100 lbs.
WAsHIEeToN CATTLE MARKET, May II.
AT Union stock yards.-Cattle-A few
Cattle were offered and sold as follows Best
3%.a4, good 344a3lac, medium 2las3c, COM
mon 2a21ac per ID. Sheep and Lambs
Some 100 sheep and lambs were ON the mar
ket and sold as follows: Sheep 2a21ac per
ID. Lambs 4a45asc per Id. Spring lambs Ga
| &c per lb. 26 Cows with calves sold from
S18 to $46 each. Market fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

FIsH.-Since yesterday $500 her.
ring and 100 shad have arrived at Fish
town. Herring sold at 1.50as2. so per
thousand and shad at $10as12 per hun
drad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
MATING SALE.

zoe Seamless Extra Heavy China Mating,
few rolls only. for 12iac per yard.
Zoe Quality Mating in Beautiful Patterns
for 15c.
Gs- At our last sale of MATTINGs good
many of our customers were disappointed in
not being served, as they were quickly COB
bled up. Be on hand early at this sale, as
only limited quantity will be sold.
oao,1r oprNc AT Q o,c1ocp GLADE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

ARNoLDs BRoMoCELERY. Try this
unrivaled remedy for Headaches Neuralgia,
Sleeplessnsss. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
LOST.

r OST.-SPECTACLES AND CASE, be.
IL tween postofice and St. Paul's Church.
Suitable reward will be paid for their return
10 the Gazette Office. my12 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v God ward & LothrOp.
10th, 18th and F Sts.. N. ".
-sO1-
At SOC a Piece,
/. 500 CELLULOID ARTICLES

Principally things OF practical
every day use, including many
odd and unique shapes. Every
piece has either sterling silver
Or gold mounting. Included
in part are:
Puff Boxes, Darners. BATTLES, Hair Brushes
Dressing Combs, Game Counters, Card
Boxes, Pin Trays, Hat Brushes, Nail
Brushes, Card Receivers, Napkin Rings,
Soap Boxes, Cork Screws, Paper Knives,
Letter Openers, Shopping Tablets, In.
fants' Combs, Shoe Horns, Nail Polishers,
Infants Brushes Hand Mirrors, Glove
Stretchers, Salve Boxes, Hair Pin Boxes,
&C., &c.
Center table. LIST floor. 18th st building. J
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

-yra PRoBABILTIEs.-For this
ia - tonight and Thursday slight
;sil'ii i "a temperature cssterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

A CALLED MEETING OF the VETERAN
n FRIENDSHIP FIRE COMPANY will
be held at their hall on WEDNESDAY
EVENING, May Ii, 1896, at o'clock. All
the members are requested to be present
Business Of importance. By order Of the
President. G. o. SIPPLE,
my11 3t Secretary.
FOE SALE.
ELEVEN BUILDING LOTS on south
Washington street; each lot 10 fee. inches
by 113 feet inch. B. F KNOX,
my12 lot ZIG King Street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

There are no changes in quotations for
grain since yesterday and the offerings con-
tinue light. There is q fair demand for
Country Produce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.

Oil Opaque Window Shades, mounted OF
spring roller, 25c each. complete.
Three-fold Oak Screens, 5 feet high, mount
ed in silkoline, 81 90 each.
japanese Crepe, IN magnificent assortment
of colors, 1Sc each.
Fourth hoor..................11th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
COMMON COUNCIL.

In the absence of Mr.. Snowden, the
President, Mr.. Uhler was called to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

SPECIAL NOTICE.
Window Shades to order. Slip Covers to
order. Window Screens to order. Mems
Shirts to order. Shirt Waists to order Par
quetry Flooring to order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

es-sALE OPENS AT O'CLOCK SHARP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13
In SUIT DEPARTMENT,
WOMEN'S HIGH GRADE SUITS,
The Result of a Recent Special Purchase

The Result of Recent Special Purchase
At $40 the Suit.
Regular Prices, SIS, S16 and $50.
The handsome costumes are made of the
most popular high grade strictly all-wool
fabrics including Tweeds, Home-spun, Gov
erts and Black and Navy Blue Serges. The
jackets are either half or all-silk lined, and
the shapes are the newest and best used this
spring. Perfect hanging, full haring skirts
Third floor. 11th-st building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-13

MONDAY MORNING. -w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-07
TRAVELLERS MEETING.
Il. Il. \. ArranGing for the state
MrCtin.. Next Ycnr

a largely attended meeting Of the mem
hers of the local post (C), Travellers FRO
tective Association Of America. was held
in its rooms yesterday morning.
In view that the next State convention
of the Texas division is to convene in this
city during April ncXt. II was decided that
the chair appoint a convention executive
committee OF twelve members 20 outline
Ways and means FOR entertaining the trav-
cling men and rasna suffloiou: funds for
the occasion. This committee VIII have the
nower to select the different working com
mittees. viz: Arrangement, finance. en-
teitainmont, reception, han and music and
transportation. The executive committee
VIII be announced in few days and viii
report at the meeting to be held ON the
Sd proXmo.
For the past two years no monthly DOS,
dn's nave been required by the post from,
lis members, At yesterdays meeting. how
ever II was voted that beginning January
yearly post dues be assessed araiost each
member in the sum Ct &c. payable quarter
ly In advance.
Tho post is in a healthy financial condi-
ZION, with membership OF eighty one.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-07
UNION ENDEhVoR MEETING
Addressed u, Mrs. sloan, suncriu
t"ndrnt Galveston District

yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. a
union meeting al all the Chrstia, n,
doavor societies NJ ,ho ci,,, oo,,,.o,,a,
-, VI '''' 'i'F convened at the
''''"' "''s''an chnrch Those who at
tended enjoyed the presence ~ the super
ia',nteui If The Calves,o, d,s,-to, ,,.n
s At cio,, ,h, '' ''' =
'"' '"'"e upon the subject
OK 'hc education OF the Christian Endeavor
societies. She makes her home a, pine Val
los. , mn. ..t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-07

General w. L. Cabeil. beng present, was
formally introduced TO the camp In a few
well chosen remarks by enc of his old
comrades.
Colonel Thompson acknowledged the
compliment In neat speech. reminisCe nt
OF war times. which was warmly applauded
by his bearers. Aftcrward he was elected
an active member of the camp BY unaui-
nous rising vote.
me ad1utant was authorized and in
structed 10 call on all members who are in
arrears Tor dues. and collect same. which
he VIII do during the current month
Bills We're approved and ordered maid
for the German Cemetery association.
Houston Printing company Gnl Dealy d
Baker. after which the camp adjourned to
the third Monday night in this month
member remarked lust before quitting
the hall that the next meeting night will
he "in the light Of the nrlD moon" hence
all the "old boys" ought to turn out.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-07

f
ignorant fishermen In the First century.
why can't ho give II 10 lawyer In tho
Nineteenth century? Tho members OF the
First congress are dead and gone. but the
members Of the present congress have the
same power. This government will never
perish neither will the government OF
Jesus. God gave Moses the power 10 change
river into blood. Didn't he employ
human He also turned the rod into
serpent. and I challenge the people to find
where this holy constitution has been
changed and that is what the Catholics
preach. God could have done 1t in ano her
way, but that Is not for me to question.
Yo,, may have the termeri,y TO ask that
question, but bow submissivcly before
His omnipotencc"
Father Brannan closed with short an.
rouncement Of his lectures during the
week and invited all TO come and hear
him. Tonight he will conclude on Cen
fession" and Tuesday night talk on the
blessed Virgin Mary"