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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-07
WrOusht-irOn Pipe for Gas,
Steam and Water.

comes Of the large number OF bills that
are presented TO Congress. so / have fol-
lowed up one Thousand bills presented ar
the last session, with the following result:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-07
Turnex against cold Contracts.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. 6.-Governor
Turney sent his message to the Legisla-
turc to-day. 1t relates purely to state af-
fairs. except in one particular. He advises
the Legislature To enact Il law that no OBJ
legation hereafter executed payable in gold
alone or gold contract be enforceable in
Tennessee in the courts, and that
judgments on such contracts shall
be discharged i'm any legal-tender currency,
and that gold mortgages and deeds Of
trusts executed by citizens In this State,
including railroads and street railroads be
nonenforceable as to the gold clauses.
This afternoon Representative Craig in
PRODUCED a resolution expressing sympathy
for Cuba. that the rights of United States
citizens are endangered and petitioning
Congress TO Immediately take steps to bring
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-07
Obituary.

MADRID Jan. e.-Ex-Minister Venacio
Gonzales is dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-07
GENERAL ASSEMBLIES
ORGANIZATION OF LEGISLATURES IN
VARIOUS STATES.
Message of Governor Black, of New
Curtis Elected Speaker
of the Illinois House.

ALBANY. ". Y, Jan. 6.-The LEGISLATURE
of the State of New York convened in reg
ular session here to-day. In the Assembly
j. VI. L. O'Grady. of Rochester, the Repub-
lican caucus nominee, was chosen speaker
by a vote of 112. against "a for ID. E.. Flint.
Democrat. and the organization was COM
pleted according TO the slate prepared at
last nights Republican caucus. In the
Senate, also. the Republican caucus nomi-
nees were elected. The organization having
been completed. the message of the new
Governor. Frank S. Black, was submitted.
The message deals almost wholly with
State affairs. He notes, in opening. the
satisfactory condition of the finances of the
State. The providing OF work for ~convicts
is especially recommended to the attention
of the Legislature, in which connection it is
suggested that the short-term men may be
employed in making or improving roads.
The relations of employer and employee
are discussed. Tolerance" the Governor
says, lis the first requisite of amicable re-
lations. and this will arise when the en-
pIoyers and the laborer understand each
other. Some plan should be devised which
VIII afford to each such information of the
other as VIII form a basis for the friendly
adjustment of differences between them.
No such plan now exists here, and the re-
suit IL lHe appalling loss OF wages ana
property which is often seen when the
rights of the employer and laborer clash.
The plan known as the university extern
sion has been tried in England, and it is
said by many to have PRODUCED satisfactory
results. 1t Is the investigation by careful,
intelligent and conscientious men into the
affairs of the laboring people and their re-
lations TO their employers. Its tendency
and purpose is to give and get information,
and by seeing both sides prevent the con-
fiict which Il view of only one might pro-
duce."
THE subject of civil service" the Gov
ernor says. has provided capital to many
who would otherwise be bankrupt. In my
judgment" he addc, civil service Will
work better with less starch. A scheme is
not necessarily effective or high-toned be-
cause ii lacks common sense, and they are
not necessarily hostile who think common
sense would improve it. An examination
for a public place should be suitable to the
kind of service required. and sufficient mar
gin should be given those making appoint
ments so that the most competent help can
be selected. Experience, character. tact
and even muscle may be of more lmpor-
lance i'm some cases than the fraction of l
per cent. in an examination in geography.
The discretion Of the appointing power
should be entirely subordinated TO the
marking system. Civil service Is intendef
to secure for the public at n reasonable
cost unquestioned integrity and approved
skill. enlarged by continuous service, and
not to exploit any particular idea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
D. BendleiiIn & Sons.

A WASHINGTON Reflector the
past thirty-fve years there has been
suspended in q home in Warrenton q
George Washington relic Of historic
value in the shape of a mirror, which
was purchased at the Gale of the per-
sonal effects of Lawrence Washington.
great nephew of the first President,
who was the proprietor of "Wave.
land" q beautiful old estate situated
about two miles from Marshall, Eau.
quier county. The glass, which re-
fleets life size figure, is framed in gilt,
ornamented with Ionic capitals and
having space at the top in white aid
black enamel, upon which is engraved
gold shield of bars aud stars, sur.
mounted by unicorn. With Washing.
toms personal motto, "Exitus acta pro-
bat"-ihe result proves the achieve
ment-inscribed beneath. General
Washington was accustomed to make
his daily toilet before this mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
A GREAT
Handkerchief Sale.
We Are Now Ready to do the
Holiday Business of
Alexandria.
Notwithstanding These Low
Prices We Give Green"
Trading Stamps.

Ladies' Fancy Bordered Handkerchiefs al
lie. &c and sc.
Ladies' Hemstitched Initial Handkerchief.
also embroidered, &c.
Ladies' Pure Linen Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs 10c.
| Ladies' Hemstitched Embroidered. Hand.
keIchje!s, with drawn work through the cen
ire. Worth 25c. At 10c
Ladies' Fine Embroidered HandkeIchiefs,
sco'oped or plain edges, white or bla.k.
Positively 25c value. At 12lbc.
| Ladiis' Embroidered Handkerchiefs. Worth
| 50c. At POE, 29c and 39c.
Gents Linen Finish handkerchief, hem.
stitched or tape bordercd, Sc
Gents Wide Hemstiched Handkerchief,
plain white 1Oc.
Gents Fine Initial Handkcrchefs Worth
25c. At 1870.
Gents Fancy Pordercd Handkerchief at
sc, Sc, Zoe and 1890
Children's Silk Embroidered Hardker.
chiefs at Sc.
Cents Silk Munlsrs, large size, 49c.
Gents Silk Initial Handkerchiefs 49c.
@S-A Handsome Handkerchief Box Given
Away with Every so cent purchase in
Handkerchief from 10c and upward. -asN
Ladies' Kid Gloves. 4 button or 5 hook,
blacks and ters, at zoe.
Children's Kid Gloves, all sizes, hook, at
zoe.
Ladies' . Clasp English Walking Kid
Gloves, colors, black, tan, red and white
Worth 81 % for Soc
Ladies' White Kid Gloves, with self or
black stitching, also black and tan. Every
piir guaranteed for 81.
Gems Kid Gloves at 81.
Hont,c ond Pow Eur U,o,1 L-;J T.Ioro- o.
G4-A Handsome Glove Box Givon Away.
AL Silk Windsor Tics in plaids and plain
| colors, 1879.
children's sat;ne and Bingham Windsor
Ties sc.
Ladies' Heavy Flceco ard Wool Cashmere
Gloves 14c
Children's Wool Mitts Sc.
Ladies' Heavy Wool Mitts 10c.
All Linen Fringed Damask Towels al
1870, 19c, 25c, SOC and Soc.
Bioached Table Linen, 60 inches wide, 23c.
| Fringoi Damask Doyiies Sc.
| Special bargain in wide Satin Ribbons at
12lac.
New line Linen applique shawls, scslls
| ard centre Pieces.
Ladies' Silk Umbrellas SOC. $500
Ladies Black and Seamless Hose sc and
1Oc.
Gents Heavy Full Seamless Socks Zoe.
| New limo Gents Silk Ncckwear 25c.
| Gents Silk Mixed Suspenders 25c
| Boys euspenders &c.
| G9-Special Holiday Prices on Dress Goods,
| Cloaks silks. Linens and Blankets ts&
@>oUR STORE OPEN EVENINGS. ~a4
A GREEN TRADING STAMP FOR EVERY
| 10 CENT PURCHASE 10 STAMPS
| FOB EVERY 81 PURCHASE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

SUSPECTED OF
King, seventeen-y year old colored eirl
was. arrested yesterday on suspicion of
killing an infant child of which she is
supposed to be the mother. On Satur.
DAY night the girl called on DR.. Pury:s
and requested him TO visit her as she
was indisposed. The doctor went to
her house on Commerce street. where
he found the dead body of an infant
about two days old hidden in the corner
under some rubbish. The girl was
placed under arrest. but her condition
rendered 1t necessary to place her at
the lntirmary. The body of the infant
was taken 10 MIR. Demaine's undertak.
ing establishment, and an autopsy was
held yesterday morning by Drs. Purvis
aud Jones. Evidences of violence were
found, it being apparent that the child
mad been struck on the head aud sub.
ssquently choked to death. The &C.
cused claims that the child was born
dead, but the doctors say it lived several
hours after its birth. Amy Clark,
colored woman, who wss found in the
house, was placed under arrest, it being
believed that she is a party to the
alleged crime. The case was called in
the Police Court this morning, but it
was continued. An inquest was held
this morning with Mr.. r. e Knight as
foreman. Several witnesses were OK.
amined. DR.. Jones, who made the
examination, stated that the child's
head and face were bruised and there
were evidences of strangulation. He
did not think, however, that its death
was due to criminal intent, but to
neglect. The jury returned verdict
that the child came to its death at the
hands of its mother, Bessie King,
through criminal neglect. The mother,
VINO is still at the Iufrmary, has bsen
turned over to the city authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
W oodward & Lothrop
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. d. c.
A CHASTITY MEMENro.-Col. John

A CHASTITY MEMENTo.-Col. John
s. Mosby, who is the guest of his SON.
in-law, Mr.. Robert R. Campbell, in
Warrenton, received last week limb
from the walnut tree in the vicinity of
Front Royal, from which Custer hung
ten of his scouts. The same Cay came
letter from Mr.. Charlie Dear, in
which he presents the wood, with his
compliments, and expresses wish that
the Colonel have cane made from it.
Ia speaking OF the incident Colonel
Mosby said Il was much vexed with
Charlie Dear, who vas one OF my best
soldiers, at sending me a memento of
such CHASTITY episode. I wrote him in
answer tina. would lot deign to handle
his gift with a pi!chfork or pair Of
tongs and would bave much preferred
something that would make me forget
rather than remember the dreaded sf
fa;r.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


Our display of useful and ornamental articles suitable
for Xmas presents open and larger in variety than
ever before
S1.2o $3.50, S. and 81.
Dainty French Prints in plain gilt oval and Forentne
frames from 81 to $3.50.
Photograph Frames andpainted at CSC. Photograph
Frames plain and Florenne, very dainty from soc to ST.
Jewel Boxes with hand painted covers 25c Rich Jewel
Boxes at from soc to 81.
variety of articles in Aluminium such as Trays Pen
Trays Sugar Sers Tea Straners Match Safes Cups and
Saucers etc. prices from 1oc to ST.
Bsque Figures large variety from soc to- So Dres
den Figures little articles in sterling silver from 10 to 2c
Sterling silver Call Bells 75c. Dresden and japanese Comb
and Brush Trays Dresden comb brush and Mirror Ia
panese dinner gongs and fancy japanese figures.
Kid Gloves for ladies and gentlemen
large variety of choice Iandkerchefs in silk linen and
muslin We put all purchases of handkerches amounting
81 and over in handsome fancy box free.
Kid Cloves two pairs and over in a fancy box free
Every purchase Of ST in Neckwear in fancy box free
Special values in Porters, Rugs, etc.
Special values in Table Linens Towels etc.
special sale OF fine Musil Curtains Curtains-a fine
S. 3H-yard muslin curtain price for sale So A fine s.
muslin curtain price for this sale S. fine S muslin curtain
price for this sale S. so pairs fine muslin curtains at $3.50
former prices from S. to $3.50
Rich Elder Down Quilts in Saline, Saline and silk and ali
silk, prices S. to s11.
Beautiful Blankets for holiday gifts
Our Cloak stock been marked down very low prices
and induce purchases between this time and Xmas we will
allow additional special discount of 10 per cent
w@sONE PRICE.Rsa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

COUNTY SUPERVISORS Tho Coua;y
Supervisors met to-day with all the
members aud q large number Of resi-
deaf, O The county present.
Tie TX was directed to communi-
cite with President Abbot. of the cleo
lric r4.Iway, aid request him to have
Chadwick avenue at Rosslyn put and
kept in proper condition.
Mr.. VI. b. Harlow appeared bstore
the board in reference to the compie'
ton OF Mt. Vernon avenue ana the
board adopted resolution requesting
the representative in Congress rom
Dis district and the Virginia Senators
20 wal on the Secretaries of War ara
agriculture and urge them to have the
Toad from Rossyln TO the Columbia
turnpike, east of Arlington cemetery,
pGt in good condition and kept so:
Tais piece of road would form part OF
Mt. Vernon avenue.
Warrants for several thousand dol
lars for read work were drawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
The Discovery ofthc Day

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, L4., says: Or. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best sell
Ter I have" J. F. Campbell. merchai t
of Stafford, Ariz writes: ''Dr. Kings
New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it it never fails, and is sure cure
for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds. I
cannot say enough for its merits DR..
Kings New Discovery for ConsumI-
ton, Coughs and Colds is not an ezpel :
ment. 1t has been tried for quarter
of century, aud TO day stan!s at the
head. It never disappoiu:s Free
trial bottles at E. l.. Aliens Drug
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

RAILROAD MISSION NoTEs.-A large
crowd attended the service in the audi
toyium yesterday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Mr. Charles Fl. Marshall, of the Semi
nary, conducted the service, assisted by
Mr.. j. NJ. Owens. Miss Lulie Rath-
none sang beautiful solo. After SER
vice the Workers met and heard from
the Critenden Mission through its SUI
0esintendent, Mrs. Kate Waller Bar
rei The Workers decided to CO.
operate with Evangelist Charles Crit
teniea in the series of meetings to be-
GIN in Trinity NJ. E. Church on We'd
lesday night at $50 O'CLOCK. MIR.
Frank H. Caldwell, President OF the
Blatist Young Peoples Union, Will
have charge of the service in the Read
Ing Room tonight at $50 O'Clock.
Everybody is invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

ACID WoRKs.-The Alexandria Fer
tilizer Company, who have for some
time mad in contemplation the erection
of an acid works in the city, have def
nitely concluded to do so, and have
made contracts for the lumber and
other materials to be used in the
structure. These works will be run in
conjunction with the fertilizing plant
OF the company. The acid works will
be a commodious and modern struc'
ture, and in every way suitable to
meet the requirements of the growing
trade Of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
MAY SHOOT PARTRIDGEs AFTER

MAY SHOOT PARTRIDGEs AFTER
THE 15TH.-As has been stated, Gov
ernor O'Ferrall declines to sign the bill
for the repeal of the law against killing
partridges. but will not veto it. 1t will
become a law on the 18Th throughout
the State with the exception of the fol-
lowing counties: Almenarle, Greene,
Fauouier, Loudoun, Rockingham. Gull
pepper, Madison, Rappahannock, Fair
fax. Prince William, Alexandria. Taze-
we'll, Russell, Campbell, Dickerson,
Shenandoah, Frederick, Clark, Page,
Washington and Smyth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

polas GoURT.-Mayor G. L. 6imp-
an preeiding.-Ths following cases
were disposed of this morning:
5pslcer Raymond. colored, arrested o.
.srs Proctor and WilkiGsoo Charged with de-
..cug the properly of Mary Simms, was
lined =.
lose2h Pollard. William Williams, James
Tui4s Jessie Cole and Arthur Brown, a
cl1r5G arrested by Officer Knight charge
Tita gambling, the first three were diSchaTg-
ell ,.:,d the two latter were fned 80 each
joseph Russell, arrested by Officer Bett1s
charged with asssulting and beating Annie
Russell WAS fined So.
Daniel Corhin, colored, arrested by Officer
hmgh. charged with selling liquor on sun
az vas fined $40.
Be- King and Annie Clark, both colored,
arrs.el by Sergeant Smith and Officers Viii.
kia.oa and Knight. charged with suspicion OF
having murdered child had their cases
c.u,nued.
George Jones, colored, arrested by { floor
Bel, charged with disorderly conduct and
,eaiug chickens, was fined S. or given ~
la' on the cham gang.
Clirlos Pines, colored, arrested by Officer
.iSias,n charged with an assault on Mary
towns child, was fined $3.50 CT given III
ily1 ON the chain gang.
Larkin Smith, colored, arrested by Officer
7yles charged with assaulting and lbeaiing
George Books, was fined SO.
John Mason, colored. arrested ty Otticei
Davis charged with stealing mat from VI u
{. ber, was released.
Two young men, arrested by 0fIlcois Lvles
z3d knight charged with discrdarly conduct
sad Lighting were fined 81 so each.
S3ti Report Lest night was ciear and
cool six prisoners and twenty five dodgers
We're At the station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

KNOCKED DowN.-Miss Kearney, of
this city, while out walking with some
friends yesterday evening was struck
and knocked down by buggy driven
by colored man, at st. Asaph juno
ton. She was attended by Dr.. Bechtel,
who was near by at the time, and was
subsequently brought to her home on
north Columbus street in the carriage
of Mr.. G. S. French, who happened to
be driving by at the time. Miss Kearney
was struck by the buggy in getting out
OF the way of some bicyclsts. She was
not seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

ALL HANDS ARREsTED.-A man
named d. Raosine, claiming to be de.
tec!ive, to day went to house on north
Lee street kept by Sadie Bush and
said he had warrant for her ar
rest on the charge of selling liquor
without license. Later a won
an called at the station house and
demanded the mans arrest on the
charge of choking q girl at the house.
All the parties there, two men and six
women, ware arrested and brought be.
fore the Mayor this evening, who fined
Raosine and the Bush woman $40 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

THE BICYCLE RACE After SIX Gays Of
phenomenal riding, Charles Miller, Of CHI
cago, won the bicycle race in the Madison
squsre Garden, New York, on Saturday
night. In the presence of f, lily 10000 wild
~ enthusiastic persons, he finished the jour.
neg as if he had only been travelling for few
hours. He had ony eight hours of sleep in
the six days. Just fifteen men out OF the
thr:y.six that started lasted til the finish I'll c
following is the score of the first five: Mil
er, 1908 miles; Bice, , OPS miles; Schir-
ne,r. 2OO7 miles Hale, 1920 miles; Wal.
Ter. / ,9S3 miles. TIE best previous record
was $40 miles laps, by Hale, in 1896.
4 measurement of the track was made yes.
terdsy an. was found TO be 277.26 feet
less than mile, 50 the distances travelled by
the riders a:c as fol ows: Miller, 1888 miles,
$50 yards; Rice. 1920 miles, 223 yards
Skinner !, S95 mics, 1887 yards; Hale,
1919 miles. 665 yards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13
Wool Dress Patterns.
Black Dress Patterns

Put up in pretty gift boz if desired. Prices
from 81. SO to $500 tho pattern. Also the
following fabrics BY the yard, purchased cspo.
c:ally for the holidays:
AT l5c yard-32 inch lIalf.wool Faucies
AT 25c yard-34 inch Half,wcol Cash
meres.
AT Soc yard-37-inch Atwood Hen
rictts.
AT 371ac yard-3G.inch All.wool Chev.
lots.
AT SOC yard-3G-inch All-wool Fancies.
AT SOC yard-5O.irch All-wool Cheviots
AT SOC yard-5o inch All.wool Fine
Twill se-ges.
AT SOC y,rd-50.inch Ell. wool French
SNgas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

The JUDGEsHIP.-The contest fer
the judgeship for Fairfax and Alexan-
dria counties will probably be settled
10 Richmond tonight by the demo
cratic legislative caucus. The friends
of both Judge Love and MIR. Barley are
making strenuous efforts to secure the
nomination of their iavorises and it ii
understood by all that the contest will
be close. Alexandrians who returned
from Richmond to-day state that Judge
Loves chances are Improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

Y. NJ. S.-Ths following officers OF
the Young Mems Sodsliiy Of St. Mary's
Church have been appointed by Rev.
II. J. Cutler to serve for the ensuing
year: Project, II. CFeegaD: 1st Asss
tant, It. F. Mccarthy; 2ud Assistant,
w. II. Sweeney; Secretary, W. D. Du-
laney; Sacristan, J. A. Nugent. A
meeting will be held in ST. Mary's
Church tomorrow night at S o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

MITKIEwICz RENEwS HIS BOND
Count Eugene De Mitkiewicz, who has
achieved as much, if not more, noto'
rietv than any man who ever made
Washington his home, by reason OF the
colossal schemes fatbered by him, but
who lust now is under indictment there
on the charge of obtaining money un-
der false preterses, arrived in that city
Saturday from New York. He gave q
new bond for SC, 600 in place of the one
RECENTLY declared forfeited when the
count failed to answer the Indictment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

A 0 Hat meeting of Alexandria
uNislon, Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Yesterday, the following officers were
',.+e'td 0 serve for the ensuing year. ::
Is dent, NJ. K, O'Sullivap; vice.presi-
aeai' Wm. Desmond: recording secre-
afy' Gee. f. Bradley; financial secre-
Sa5y, +. NJ. Birrell; treasurer, w. d.
sweeney; ssrgeant,at-arms, NJ. J. NC
Isriand; sentinel, Stephen McCauley;
y prman standing committee, VIM. d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

Fox HUNr.-A number of gentle
men engaged in fox hunt vest OF TINS
city ON Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Court
land Smiths hounds were used In the
Chase and the fox was caught aud Killed
IN a pen in front of Mr.. George Wlse's
back tence, on Seminary Hill. During
the chase one of the participants, Mr..
Dave Porter, of Fort Myer, was SO,
ifous'y hurt by an accident which oefel
MIN. His horse fell on him short
distance from the Theological Seminary
and kicked him in the head and In
dlcted other injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. z.
M. Norton presiding.-Cline VS.. Cline;
decree for sale OF property atthe south
west corner of Prince and Pitt streets
aud appointing commissioner to make
p,rtition OF residue of real estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-13

CHARTER.-Judge Norton to day
granted a charter to the Chesapeake
and Potomac Stamp Vending and Acc
verisins Company. The capital STOCK
Is $50 600 and MIR. Fl. R. Elliott is
named as the Alexandria agant and NJ.
J. Bishop, of Washington, as presiden'