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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
Onenin~ of Parliament.

LONDON, Feb. S.-The fourth session
of the fourteenth parliament of Queen
Victoria and the twenty sixth of the
United Kingdom was opened, by COM
mission, at 9 o'clock this afternoon,
with the customary ceremonies. Pre-.
vious to the reassembling of parliament,
the usual party of "Beefeaters," &C.
companied by number of officials and
headed by the chief inspector of police,
made the customary search for inaita.
tors of Guy Fawkea, formally ascertain
ing that the vaults of the houses of
parliament did not contaip..anything in
imical to the safety of the members.
The members began arriving early ow.
ing to the feet that there is not room
enough in the House to silord them
each scar, places being reserved by
placing q hat, with the owners card,
upon the chosen seat. The Queens
speech was noteworthy from the fact
that it does not contain the slightest
allusion to the position in the far East,
which obviously implies that settle
ment has not been reached. The
speech enumerstes the various meas.
ures that will be introduced in parlia.
ment, the first being "a system of local
government for Ireland, substantially
similar to that established in Great
Britain" Thereafter follow measures
for increasing the efficiency of the
army and measures of internal legisla-
ton. The rest of the speech deals with
the recrudescence of the plague in In
die
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mrs. James Finnell died last night at her
homo on upper Duke street.
1t is understood that the opening OF the
Cong ressonal Library in Washington at night
is now assured
Mr. w. w. Head fell Gu an recovered
idewall near Christ Church few days since
and broke his arm.
The Mystic Circle at their meeting last
night decided to hold smoker and social
entertainment on the night Of the 21st inst.
A young man named Howard B Hyatt,
aged &c years. Of Washington. died in this
city at en- early hour this morning. His re-
mains were sent to his home in Washington.
A regular meeting of NJ. D. Corse Camp,
Sons of Confederate Veterans, will be bold to.
night at S o'clock. Members are urged to bs
present, as business of importance IS to be
transacted.
Mr. r. W. Arnold, treasurer of Alexandria
Council, Royal Arcsnum, today turned over
check for So 600 to the heirs of the late l.
u. Kell, that being the amount Of his policy
in the council.
The tower of the repair car OF the electric
railway came in contact with the trolley
wires at the corner of King and Royal streets
this morning and considerably deranged
them, causing dslay in the leaving OF the
Mount Vernon train
The funeral of the late Mr. VIM. W. War
der of Alexandria Council, No. 33, Jr. 0.
U. a. NJ will take place place tomorrow al
ternoon at three o'clock from Trinity NJ. +.
Church. The members OF Belle Haven and
James w. Jackson Councils, also Mount Yer
non Council No. 1, Daughters of America,
will attend.
Mr.. G. B. Var Aestyn complained to the
police yesterday evening that several thou
sand bricks had been stolen from his prem
isss in an alley between King, Prince. Fair
fax and Royal streets. 1t was stated that
Henry johnson, 8 colored weli-digger, had
taken the bricks and warrant was issued
for his srrcst. The csse was heard by Mayor
Simpson to-day, when the accused was dis
missed upon promising to pay for the bricks
Call at NJ Ruben & Sons and inspect the
1893 Wsyerly. 1t is beauty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

L. G. King & Co., importers and COM
mission merchants of New York, as
signed today.
Edward Hodgeman, the abscondiDg
treasurer of the Chicago Building Trade
Council, was arrested in the Northwest
Territory while on his way to the
Klondike.
The Kentucky State Senate to-day
adopted resolution for committee to
prepare an address in reply to the
speech of Senator Lindsay, at Wash
ington, last Friday.
Chris Won der Abe, of baseball
fame. who was kidnapped 10 St. Louis
by Pittsburg detective, took breakfast
at the Central Passenger station, in
Cincinnati, O., early to-day, and pro-
ceeded on his way to Pittsburg without
having an opportunity to speak to the
public through the medium of an in.
terview.
The st. Louis police report that Mrs.
James o. West, of New York, who is
visiting St. Louis at the home of Frank
l.. Norton, has suffered the loss of
81 900 worth of diamonds and jewelry,
which were taken By sneak thieves
while the family and their guest we're
at dinner last ight. The jewels stolen
were collected during years of travel
in all parts of the world and could not
be duplicated for many times their pur-
chase price.
A special from Nanaimo states that
the steamer Noyo has arrived there
f.om Skaguay. She had 25 disguised
passengers aboard, tired of the country
after their first experience, and severe
ly denouncing the Klondike rush. The
treasure on board was 100000. One
of the passengers said that 200 men
could do all the work offered at Skag
uay and that there were at least 500
men there who bad nothing to do but
drink and gamble.
The steamer Burgundia arrived at New
York to-day from Mediterranean ports bring
ing sixteen seamen who were picked up in
midocesn and rescued from their sinking
craft They were Captain Larsen and the
from Savannah for Hamburg.
At Llttlo ROCK, Ark, shortly before mid
night Harry Griebe, a young printer, shot
and probably fatally wounded BERTHE Lingo
and then killed himself THY had had fire.
quent quarre!s on account of tho womsn's at
tention to other men.
Alfred Bradley, vice president of the Brad.
ley Cordage and Irvine Company, whose fac.
tory at Dayton, o +, was destroyed yesterday
by fire, died this morning from heart disease,
brought on by the excitement resulting from
the conhagration.
Tha Barton estate vineyard at Fresno,
CAL, one of the largest in this country, has
been assessed S15 240 by the United States
government for Irregularities in matter of
distilling.
The National Athletic Club of Gan Fran.
cisco has matched Joe Choynski and Tom
Sharkey 10 box twenty rounds ON March II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
The Nicaraguan Revolution.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. S.-Pres.
ident Zslaya, in anticipation OF a revo-
luton, has for soma weeks past been
concentrating his forces near Rivas and
the frontier near Costa Rica. The Mic.
araguans who since the last revolution
have escaped from Nicaragua into Cos
ia Rics have returned from that coun-
try under the leadership, it is reported,
of ex.President Cardenes, and have cap
tured the port of San Juan del Sur, on
the Pacific coast, and have bad Skin
mishes near Rivas with the troops of
President Zslsya. An important revo=
luton seems to be on foot looking to the
overthrow of President Zelaya, who,
however, ia said to be vel! prepared for
the struggle, and who is taking active
steps to suppress the outbreak. The
President is sending DR.. Gamez, one of
his ministers, to Rivas with full power
to act according to the circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
THE GAS OFFIoE MArrEp-A roo.

TIE Gas OFFICE MATTER.-A reg
ular semi.monthly meeting of the
City Couacil will bs held tonight
when, In all probability, the vacancy
10 the Office of clerk of gas will be
filled. The list of candidates has al
ready been published. Mr.. r. T. Cook,
the ex-clerk, OH the advice of some of
his friends, has decided not to be-
come a candidate for reelection,
though others of his friends have
urged him to do so. Mr.. James
Bayne, who has been engaged in ex-
aiming the books of the gas Office,
this evening submitted report to the
Mayor, who, it is understood, will send
1t to Council tonight. 1t is said that
the discrepancy in the accounts of that
office will be fully as great as was re-.
ported to Council by Auditor Price and
Deputy Treasurer Normo7le last We'd
nesday night. To-day Mr.. Cook was
asked by Auditor Price and Treasurer
Harlow to call at his late Office and
look over MIR. Bayne's report, but re-.
piled that he was too sick to do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

A. L. 1.-The weekly drill and meet
ing of the Alexandria Light Infantry
was held last night. After drill Privates
Sullivan, Beach, Williams, Hawkins
and Payne, who were appointed COM
mittee to draft rules and regulations
governing the gymnasium. submitted q
partial report. The rules. as far SIS
prepared, prohibit the use ofintoxicants
in the gymnasium, and exclude all
members when under the influence of
iatoxicants. AS heretofore stated, only
members of the company will be pei
mitted to use the gymnasium, though
there hos been some talk of introducing
motion permitting the members of
the Police DEPARTMENT to use it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
Foreign News.

PARIS, Feb. S.-The trial of Emile
lola aud M. Perrieux, manager of the
Aurore, growing out of the formers de-
nuuciation of the Esterhazy court mar.
tial, was resumed to-day. The presid,
ing Judge read letter from Count Es.
terhazy in which the latter refused to
testify. Thereupon counsel for M. lola
Insisted that Esterhazy should be
brought to court by force.
The court admitted the claims of the
defense and decided that witnesses if
found able to appear should be re.sum-
mOned. Madame Dreyfus was the first
witness to-day. The noise in the court
was so deafeniDg that she was seized
with violent fit of Mysteries and was
removed from the room. After hear
Ing several witnesses the trial was ad
journed until tomorrow.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. S.-According
to trustworthy intelligence China has
finally abandoned the idea of raising q
loan in London or elsewhere.
COLOMBO, Ceylop, Feb. S.-The Ger.
man cruiser Gefion has arrived here but
her consort, the Deutschland. has not
yet been sighted. Prince Henry of
Prussia will land merely in his capac city
as an admiral.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. S.-Earth-
quake shocks continue to be felt at Bal.
ikesr, Asia Minor, and in its vicinity.
About 4, 900 people have been rendered
homeless, some $500 houses, 80 mosques
and Is khans have been more or less
destroyed and 100 persons have been
killed or injured.
HAVANA, Feb. Seen. Pando ar
rived here this morning. Captain-Gen-
eral Blanco went TO Sagua and prob
ably to Santa Clara.
STOCKHOLM, Feb. S.-William M.
Thomas, the new American minister to
Sweden and Norway, was received in
special audience to-day by King Oscar
for the purpose of presenting his Gre
dentials. This is the third time
Mr.. Thomas has represented the
United States as minister to Stockholm,
something unprecedented in the
history of the Swedish court, and the
reception accorded him to-day reflects
honor upon Minister Thomas and upon
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
PoLIoE CouRr.-Mauor O. Z. &mn

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor @. L. Simp.
son presiding.-Ths following cases
were disposed of this morning
Moses Rowe and Lambert Gregory,
both colored, arrested by Special Officer
Loving for stealing coal, were held for
the county authorities. This evening
Justice Salisbury committed the pris-
oners to jail for trial tomorrow.
Henry Johnson, colored, arrested by
Lieut.. Smith for larceny of lot Of
brick from G. r. Van Aelstyn, was dis
missed upon paying for same.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. Two prisoners and eight
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
SPECIAL FEBRUARY SALB

We are offering many attractive bargains for this salesma
lots to close out and large variety of new goods.
On front one lot of Earl & Wilson's Collars
25cgoods sale price lot of gents linen collars have
been 12ac sale price for 25c lot of fine ribbed imported
hose chdrens Sizes s. SIX and &C. 25c sale price 12
large lot of gents Isle half hose sizes from 10 to H. sc
value, sale price 3 pairs for soc. genuine fast black I'M
ported half hose from to sale price pairs for 25c 10
Dozen size the balance of imported half hosiery
worth to-day ooc, sale price 12Hc
nice little of I2c Percaes balance of our
last years Stock sale price &c. pieces check nainsooks
goods for this sale 7Hc
little lot OF fine Connections and Glaze Fruits left over
from the holiday trade Soc French candy SOC Goo gace fruit
4oc; goo glace fruit zoe.
We showing the choicest line of fine nansook and cam
brio embroidery offered by any house of our size in the State
and the prices are as low as the styles perfect
The lowest prices quoted Domescs in this market no
remnants but full prices with original mill brands on ALL
Fruit of the loom &C. Barker 5Hc Androscoggin SIC
Wansutta roc Pride West 1oc Alpine Rose 1oc Lonsdae
cambria dwight anchor &C. good 1914 ready to put
the bed best sheets Soc good 81 sheets a. best
S4 sheets AGO. good pillow 11Hc, best - l-2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From Richmond.

RICHMOND, Feb. S-The work of re :
trenchment was resumed in the House
to-lay.
The Featherstope bill reducing the
salaries of State officers was passed
without debate.
A big fight occurred over the bill re.
ducing the salaries of clerks of the Sen.
ate and House and the measure was not
disposed of. The body refused to fix
the salary of the clerk at either twelve
or sixteen hundred dollars.
The Senate passed the bill favoring
constitutional amendment to abolish
spliog elections.
House committee on privileges ard
elections refused to report Reddy's
senatorial primary election bill.
Senate committee reported substitute
for the Maupin bill which imposes on
social clubs tax of fifty cents year
on each member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
A Powerful Stove Trust

CHICAGO, Feb. G.-The latest add.
ton to the combinations of manufac-
turing interests is q stove trust. Ac-
cording to Chicago men who say they
have correct information, the trust was
born Monday at Detroit, and it already
represents 100000 of invested capt.
tai. The primary aim of the promoters,
it is said, is to raise prices on all kinds
of cast stoves, ranges, heaters. etc. 1t
is said the advance will take effect
within sixty DAYS and the first jump
will be at least 20 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
CONFEDERATE VETERANS The reg.

CONFEDERATE VETERANS The reg
.,ra- monthly mee;i0g of r. +. Lee
C c Confederate Veterans, was held
49, 1iraf with q large attendance Of
,nsm5srs, Commander Ramsay pre-
T6s committee on the celebration Of
Gan birthday made their report
and we're discharged.
The camp dycidsd to purchase the
nsmoiri Of cN- President Jefferson Da-
-. written by Irs. Davis for the use
c5mau;c ten from the "Blue
pGe mp, c. V, No. "A, in refer
eael ,otus Employment of able-bodied
- Csnfsitrstss as members of the pub
IL ,uard oil lie State, was read and Ell
isr.-i. aiai tae representatives in the
,4...i urs l70m this district were re-
m.scl 10 give the bill their earnest
,mraie Joel 0 Adam was invited
by the c3ap to give his "reminiscences
If the b4,t.e OF Gettysburg.
Tee committee appointed to prepare
ns9,uIous on the death of Comrade
jos. g. La reported resolutions
wsch Nefe ordered to be spread upon
,as minutes aad a copy sent to the
family o the deceased.
Co.s.atlatl5 ether Business of i'm
ro Nn.e,o he camp was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08


4 NEW MISUNDERSTANDING very
isw people know that there has been
established in this city within the last
month or two aa enterprise that tiCs
lair 10 become one of our leading IL
dls,ries. Some months ago Mr. Il. 7.
Kuhn o. this city, invented and patent
Ell what is known 90 the Kuhn For
na,debyde Generator, machine that
guaranteed by the manufacturers to
ea perfect disinfectant and germocide
on the testimony of a leading bach
isFiolog who has experimental with
i on various disease cultures. Mr.
J. Il. Trimyer, one of Alexaudria's
Young business men, has purchased OF
iRe inventor q half interest in tbs
pc4.eat, aud the firm Of Kuhn q
IHmyey are now manufacturing the
Generators as fdsl as possible, over 400
ilAylug already been sold. The
health departments of at least twenty
I'VE cities are using them, also the Ma
noe Hospital services of Washington,
Detroit and New Orleans. Within the
sAs' lew days orders have been re-
lived from New York, New Haven,
aaaanzoo. Fittsbuyg, San Antonio ard
.a.o Alto Daring the recent epidemic
,~SipntaeIia IN this city they were used
=; y uisniect the residences Of Col. Louis
barley Messrs. Sam'l G. Brent and
USo- Appch, L V F T. Benson and
~lgfS The Health Department some
NSsHs so purchased six aud the Alex
g-uria Iohrmary two All wish Messrs.
;,alN AMI Irimyer abundant Success
a. 'aeu enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
Something TO Know.

1t may be worth something 10 know
that the very best medicine for retlr-
ing the tired out nervous system TO a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts oy
Giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidnevs, and aids these organs IN
throwing of Impurities in the blood
Electric Ritters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic
TRY it. Sold for SOC or 81 90 per bottle
st +. L. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
DRY GOODS.
v God ward & Lothrop
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
uphro rIOnUNr mn OnnnD
DRY GOODS.
MEMS CLOTHING TO ORDER.

There are yet a couple of
months of cold weather, Your
Overcoat may be shabby or
worn out entirely. One pur-
chased now at betore-spring
prices would be economy look.
ing toward the future. We
make Overcoats to order, and
guarantee the garments and
the price, at
$500 and Upward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
The Shawnee Lynchers.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok, Feb. S.-Aes'
terday at Shawnee Il persons were
brought in from the vicinity of Maud
aud given preliminary hearing before
II s. Commissioner Galbresth on the
charge of conspiracy in connection
with the lynching of the Indian murder
ers of Mrs. Leard. All were held under
bonds from $500 to $500. The mar
snail expects to make so arrests before
be ia through. Many of those impll-
oota6 in the Indian burning are leaving
.Ls country to avoid arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
Chased a Solvent Bank.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. S.-Ths State
,,,nt, commissioner revoked the
l Goan OF the Westmoreland State
Rank Yesterday. 1t is the first time in
The history OF the State thai soiVe9s
h han hiss been closed in this way. II
u %as done under the State Law OF los.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

Bl-s.NEss MKN's LEAGUE There
Wa al average atiendance ri the
.egu'ar weekly meeting Of tie Business
Mo- League LIST night. Tne presi-
dent, Mr.. Harlow, presided. A letter
from Delegate BrIey, enclosing th9
81 regulating the operations of insu;-
-nee companies in this Safe by com.
% ling them 70 pay in full The amount
i0r which they iosure, wos read and on
action the league endorsed the bill.
snG Mr.. Carne, the secretary, was d.
racsed'to communicate this action to
GATOR Mushbach aud Delegate Bar
Several circulars, &c, from diff
lent places were read. and at al
early hour the league adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

". A. 4 Mt. V. RY-The annual
iepog; of the Washington, Alexandria
aud Monnt Vernon Railway Company
ortle wear ending December 81, 1897,
w4s fled in the Senate yesterday. TIE
total receipts for the year amounted 10
1862 IS. Total expenditures for
operating road and repairs, $3.50. 43.
Total number of passengers carried
during the year, 924 l45. There was
no serious damage to either persons or
property.
Tie meeting of The stockholders Of the
". K NJ K. w. Co. 10 have been held to.
lsy wss adjourned for want of quorum till
She Ia iu5tgnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
.SOr0SiS." the Shoe for Women.

The kind that look different from the usual
run of shoes The kind that fit your feet
comfortably and are extremely fashionable at
the same time. You will find the "sorotis"
Shoe can with truth be called a social re-
former, as owing to its peculiar construction
walking is made easy and living comfort to
those who have to use their feet.
$3.50 for All Styles,
And they are as good as the sorts that are
sold for more in many stores. They are ours
for Washington.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

r. Z. AIIssIoN.-The services last
night in the Auditorium OF the Railroad
Rsading Rooms were conducted by Mr..
SAMUEL Stokeley, assisted by Mr.. Har.
yey Sapdiord. Or. Stokeley preached
M Interesting and instructive sermon
rom ne text, Isaiah lis. Though your
sits DO o> scarlet, they shall be as white
So snow" The concert to be given
tonight in the Auditorium promises to
Dc aa enjoyable occasion. Talent from
tais city aud Washington will partici.
Dale and all who attend will not regret
having done so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
Hotel Burned,

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, Feb. g. The Mount
Carmel House was totally destroyed by fire
early this morning, and the seventy inmates
escaped clad only in their night apparel. The
loss on 0 building and furniture will
amount to $4,000. The guests at the hotel
will loss about 81, 600 in personaI effects on
which there is no insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

Nor TO ALENANDRIA.-In refer
o1e4 tl- removal to this city of the
e iH.er.a revenue agents office
Fire sue burg Advauc says: Col. w.
II apnaa, who was recently ap-
u9iatsl 70 the Office of iupernal revenue
aseut Tor this district, formerly filled
Dr. " b b. Bouliiu, last week moved
his office from here to Alexandria, tax
alWlJa bis assistant. :Mr A. c. Ed
nunds The office had been here for
s-y-rs years past, but as the home of
eJ. Cmpman is IN Dang county, AL
eIaairia is more convenient location
Tor his otiice, helcs the removal. The
question tbat is agitating The public
miud = vie her it would not be well
to aaaaor the public building 20 the
@gr, euse, or Il ;iHtAin Z guard acound
ifag1t AMI DIV 10 keep i. from also
5-ias moved 10 Ala eLdria.
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which authorizes the revocation of
license to bank refusing to obey the
commissioners orders. This bank was
organized out Of the ruins of national
bank and refused to convert its real es-
tate holdings into cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
First floor.

New TailOr-made Separate Skirts.
A never.so.worthy assortment of Women's
Righ-class Separate Skirts just received.
They embrace all the latest weaves and most
fashionable fabrics, and are priced on lower
scale than ever before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
fehS Is

After years OF untold suffering from piles,
B. W. Pursell of Knitnersvile. %. vas cured
by using 8 -inale 6ox OF DeWitts Witch
nssel salv5. Skin diseases such as eczema,
rash, pinples and obstinate sores a:e readily
cnred By this famous remedy. Charles G..
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Harry Yoha has
gone to Philadelphia and New York on
business.
Master Courtney Nails, who has been
quite sick with pneumonia, is re.
covering.
Mrs. Claude M. Lennon is quite sick
ct her home on King steeet.
Mr.. William A. Kelley is sick at his
home on Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

gam rises tomorrow at 6:51 and sets at
no high water at sos a. m. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-08

JrNiaR ORDER OF MECHANICS
Belle haven Council held an enthusi-
a;,ic meeting last night, which was
largely attended. Three applicants
were elected to membership and Oh 9
application for membership was re.
ceWej. An invitation was received
irom Newport News 10 attend q double
f4g raising there on the 22nd inst.