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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-17
WINDS WORK.
Barn Laid Low and Other Damage Done
In oxford Chimney Fire.

oxford. Feb. 16.---Considerable damage
was done in town today by the severe
wind storm. David Viller's barn on
Water street was laid low, and the
chimney from the boiler on Willis NJ.
Wellington's house on Charlton street
was blown down to the roof. A chimney
cap on one of A. w. Sigourney's chin1-
neys on Sutton avenue took a lightning
jump Off into the yard.
A chimney fire in the chimney which
comes from the boiler at Charles T.
Rawson's residence on Fremont street,
was the cause Of considerable hustIing
this morning. 1t was extinguished be-
fore serious damage occurred with pals
NJ xuafar
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-17
A SINGULAR ACCIDENT.

A very singular accident occurred near
the power station of the Suburban road
this afternoon, AS the car which left
the centre at IL O'Clock, in charge Of
Motornan James Gaughan and Con-
ductor Peter Kenney,, was passing the
power house. the high gale of wind blew
down pine tree two feet in diameter
In falling the huge tree came in contact
with an elm tree and also brought it
down., Both fell with crash on the
passing electric car, crushing in the
roof. 1t was the prompt action of the
motorman in bringing the car to a
standstill that saved the lives of the
passengers within. The damage to the
car will not exceed $500
The passengers in the car were very
much frightened and made remarkable
time in alighting. The trees in question
are along the line of the old Blackstone
canal and have very little holding them
to the ground, as the water has washed
the earth from the roots of the trees
leaving them bare. There are several
other trees about the Suburban line
which are considered to be very danger
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-17
TOWN MATTERS.

The funeral of Mrs James Campbell
took place from st, Bridget's Catholic
Church this morning at 9 O'clock. Re-
QUEEN high mass was celebrated by Rey.
FIR. Boylan, who also pronounced a
touching eulogy. Burial was at st. Bird
gets Catholic cemetery.
An entertainment and supper will be
given at the First Congregational
Church tomorrow evening.
A wood team owned by F. D. Perry
of Worcester collapsed on Canal street
Tuesday. The vehicle, which was heav-
lily ladened with wood, was a complete
wreck.
There will be clam supper in Blanch-
ard Hall tomorrow evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-17

Jesse Hobbs, who has been quite sick
for the past few days, is reported more
comfortable this morning.
The young people held a sociable and
supper at the Congregational Church,
Tuesday evening. The entertainment
consisted of readings and songs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

MAYORS OFFICE ITEMs.-Couplaini {
have been made of nurses with baby
carriages obstructing the sidewalks OF
the city, and while the law does net
prohibit the rolling OF baby carriage 5
on the pavements, it cannot be so
lice -ally construed as to permit two or
three of these perambulators to go along
side by side to the injury and incon-
venience of pedestrians, both men and
women, who often have to step
into the street to avoid being run into.
The police have been directed to attend
to this matter, and if warnings are not
sufficient arrests will follow.
Police officers will be required to
have constant possession oftheir batons,
and will be compelled to pay for the
same in case of LOSE. Heretofore the
officers have left their clubs at the
station house when not on active pa
troll duty, but under the new orders OF
the Mayor these otliceTs, and not the
station house, will be the responsible
custodians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

CAMP ALGER NoTEs.-Musicians
WeIker and Adam, who have been
under arrest for several days, charged
with overstaying their leave CT absence,
were this morning released.
Private Green, of Company F, Third
Virginia, has been sent to the division
hospital.
a large number Of members of the
Third Virginia Regiment have been in
the city to-day visiting their friends.
Col. Male is off on short leave aud it
is said that the men are taking advaE-
lage OF his absence to obtain similar fur
lOughs.
Col. Nalle has informed the War D. .
partment that he has made no con
plant regarding the subsistence Of the
troops and says the men are being well
fed.
The troop Of cavalry which was GU.
on iJs practice march yesterday re-
ceived instructions to intercept one of
The trains of the infantry regiments on
the march to the RIVER bank and cap
ture it, ii possible. This was done in
order to give the men practice. The
troopers slipped through the liDe,
which extended for at least two miles
in circumference, and captured one CT
the hospital wagons and twenty-four
prisoners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

The E. II. S. DANcE.-The annual
dance given by the students of the
Episcopal High School, near this city,
took place last night at McBurney's
Hail last night, end exceeded in bril-
liancy aud success even those OF pre-
vious years. Beautiful women, cour-
teous men, fine music, and good floor
combined to make the affair one which
will long remain in the memory Of all
who participated. Refreshments were
served at twelve o'clock, and at $50
Home, Sweet Home" was played.
The chaperoaes were Mrs Blacktord,
Miss Ewell, Mrs. Hubert Snowden,
Mrs. Harold 6nowden, Miss Nellie
Wattles and Mrs. Geo. Uhler. The
dance of '9S reflects credit on the COM
mittee, the manager of which was Mr.
H. Dorsey Waters, who by their un-
firing efforts made it the success it was.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. B. Wheat to.
day received dispatch from Professor
Thornton, of the University of Virginia,
announcing the sudden death at that
place at 1890 o'clock this afternoon of
Engineer Heinrich Herwig, U. S. NJ,
retired. The deceased left this city
with his family on Saturday to spend
the summer at the university, and his
death will be a shock to his many
friends and acquaintance here. Sew
eral years ago Engineer Herwig while
serving on a foreign station was para
lyzed and was found in his cabin in q
helpless condition, and upon his return
home he WAS placed on the retired list.
The deceased married Miss Wheat, a
daughter OF the late Robert W. Wheat:
who with three children survive him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

A CONDUCTOR ASSAULTED. -Yester-
day afternoon at 5 o'clock, when the
fast train from this city on the Southern
Railway reached Franklin Junction
the conductor, Mr.. r. E. Tucker, OF
Alexandria, was assaulted by J. N -.
Acuf, who is small merchant st
Franklin Junction. Several days ago
Acuff got aboard fuckers train, and
being somewhat in liquor, was disor-
DERBY. Captain Tucker reconstructed
with him and compelled him to keep
quiet. Yesterday afternoon when
fuckers train stopped at Franklin
Junction Acuff approached him and
some words passed. As Tucker turned
to get aboard his train AcufI drew a
pistol and commenced firing. Captain
Tucker turned quickly, triDped END
fell on the platform, and while
ne was down Acuff fired three
more shots. Although ACuf was
within few feet of his intended
victim he failed to strike him. One
ball slightly grsz'd one Of Tucker
fingers and another went through tt5
co0t, but he received no other Injury.
Acufl has not yet been arrested, but q
warrant will be ssOrn out against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

CORNERSTONE LAYING.-At q called
communication of Alexandria-Was
ington Lodge, No. %, A. F. and A. M.
held in their temple last evening, the
committee of arrangement, Messrs. s
Il. Limit, Anthony w. Armstrong and
Henry Strauss, made their final report
and presented programme for the lay
ing of the corner stone of the court
house of Alexandria county, which is
to be erected on Fort Meyer Heights
The ceremony will take place Wednes
day, June 22d, at 5 o'clock p. m. A
special train has been engaged to
leave this city at 4:30 o'clock to convey
the Masonic fraternity to the scene.
Washington Lodge, which has the cere-
monies in charge, will be escorted by
Old Dominion Commandery, Knights
Templar, headed by the Alexandria
Drum Corps. Upon arriving at the Sc
lected ground the opening service will
be hymn, the lodge will be called up
by Grand Master Duke and prayer of
fered by the chaplain, after which the
presiding master will state the pur-
poses for which the lodge is there as
sembled and through his officers give Or
ders that the lodge proceed to the per-
Torrance of that important ceremony.
The lodge will then be seated and q
Masonic ode sung, upon the conclusion
of which the master will direct the
treasurer to read the inscription on the
corner stone and the list of contents in
the box, which is then deposited in
the place prepared for its reception
The principal architect will present the
presiding master with the working
tools of the craft, which are the trowel,
square, level and plumb. These being
placed in the hands of worthy work
men the stone will be duly placed and
a song of praise sung, followed with au
address by Grand Master R. I. W.
Duke, jr. Hon. Jno. T. Rixey will also
deliver an address to be followed by
the singing of the Doxology and pro.
nouncing of the benediciion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

WARD MEETINGs.-The democrats
of the city held ward meetings last
night to select delegates TO the Con-
grrssional conventions, which is 10 NEE
10 this city on July 2. d. The mee'ings
we're slimly attended.
The First ward meeting was he'd at
the Concordia with Mr.. w. B Dob'e in
the chat, aud Mr.. Geo. Nugeat as sec
retary. NIessrs. G. n. Moore, Hubert
Snowden and Walter Donnelly were
elected delegates and were given per
mission to name their own al!erDates.
The Second ward meeting was held
in the police courtroom with Mr.. G. Z
Price in the chair aud Mr.. A. w. Sim
clair as secretary. MeSsrs. G. z. Price,
Theo. Ballenger and J: II. Strider
were elected delegates with authority
to name their own alternates.
The Third ward meeting was held in the
old county courthouse. Mr.. NJ. B. Earlow
vas chairman and Mr.. G. B. Marshall secrets-
~. The following were elected as delegates
Mess1s NJ. B. Harlow. z. Kemper, John h.
Greene, C. B. Marshall, B. B. Smith, Thomas
Rouse and Louis Brill. Resolutions Of COM
mendstion of Hon. John F. Rixey and in
sractng the delegates to support him in the
Convention were unanimously adopted.
In the Fourth ward the meeting was he d
at the Alexandria Marble Works. Mr. 0. F.
Carter was chairman and Mr.. Thomas Ryan
secretary. The following delegates were
elected Ne sra. G. j. w. Summers, o. F. Car
ter g. E. lawley and T. H. Ficklin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
LOCAL BREYITIES.
The longest day Of the year.

1 ne longest day CT the year.
BERTHE Gibbons was arrested this afpornoo
for being drunk on the street
In the Corporation court to-day the case O
Frank Leonard, indicted for horse-stealinp
was postponed.
Master Harry White has baen appointed
agent in this city of General Fitzhugh Lee
b ok on Cuba.
Lamar, the little ur-year-old son of Mr.
| A. A. Lipscomb. of the county, died on Sur.
day ut Ruthcomb, Va.
Harry, the little ten.year-old son of Mr.. ].
Harry Cats, is very sick with scarlet fever
at his home on Franklin street
DR.. @. T. Klipstein has sold to Mr.. G. w
Salisbury house and lot at the southwest
corner Of Patrick and Cameron streets.
mar ilge license was issued in Washing
ton yesterday to John p B iscoc, of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and Annie Dove, O, Fair
fix county.
The painting of the exterior of Christ
Church has been finished, and that edifce
has been greatly improved in appearance
thereby.
Mr.. John Lawler while carelessly handling
catritle yesterday evening accidentally shot
himself in the foot, inflcting slight wound.
lie was attended by Dr. Jones.
An exchange says THE Equitable Asso-
citation of kirksville, Mo-, is making inquiries
looking to the location of an 'osteopathic in.
Urinary in Alexandria or neigh borhood."
Mr.. Colin Studs reported at the station
house yesterday that his stable in Fairfax
county was robbed Sunday night and large
black horse and a bay horse were stolen
therefrom.
Mr.. Geo. Iden while at work at the South
ern Railway depot this morning was taken
suddenly ii with severe attack of rheuma-
tism and had to be removed to his home on
south Alfred street.
Ella Williams, colored girl seven years
DID, died las. night at the Emergency Hos.
pital in Washington from the effects Of burns
received at Falls Church during the after
noon by her clothing taking fire.
The lawn party for the benefit of the poor
OF the city, under the auspices of the St
Joseph's Aid Society of St. Mary's Church,
will begin tonight at the residence OF Mrs.
Thomas Rouse, on north ST. Asaph street.
George Mason Council, Royal Arcanum,
will hold its regular semi-monthly meeting
tonight This meeting promises to be inter
estipg from tho fact that there is to be an ini-
tiation and two papers are to be read. A
delegation of members from Washington will
be present.
Constable Gaines, co!orcd. of the county
yesterday brought to this city a colored
woman named No:iie Parker, who had b ,en
committed to jail for being drunk and dsor-
DERBY. The woman fought the officer most
all the way to this city and highly entertain
cd the other passengers in the car in which
she was riding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for its
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
she following; "This is to certify that
! was q terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months and wss
treated by some of the best physicians
in our city and all to no avail. Dr.
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec.
trio Bitters, and after taking two bot
ties 1 was entirely cured. 1 now take
great pleasure in recommending them
to any person suffering with this terri
BILE malady am greatfuly yours, NJ
A. Hogarty, Lexington, KY" Sold by
e. l.. Allen, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

,iPIcNlc STUFF."-A non-commis
stoned officer of the Alexandria Light
Infantry, who was in the city to-day,
says that the ''picnic stuff" being sent
to the men at Camp Alger from their
friends ia this city does them more
harm than good, and in many instances
makes them sick. He says the govern
ment is supplying the troops with a
bountiful supply of good, solid food,
suitable for soldiers life, and that one
of the objects in sending them to camp
was to harden the men SO that they
may become fit for service. He says
that Col. Male, of the Third Virginia
Regiment, seeing the bad effect tbs
home supplies" is having on tie men,
is taking steps to prevent such supplies
from being brought into camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.-As here
,otore stated in the Gazette the closing
exercises Of the seminary near this city
fake place this week. One or two i'm.
portant changes in the order of the ex-
cisss have been made by the Board of
Trustees. The Alumni Day has been
changed to Thursday, so there is moth
inc on of public nature on Wednesday
until night when the missionary SER
mon IS preached in the chapel, the ser
vice commencing at eight o'clock. The
preacher this year is the Rev. Carl E.
iirammer, d. D. Ga Thursday morn.
ing. June 23rd, the commencement ex-
ercises proper will be held at 10 o'clock.
Three essays will be read by students
of the senior class after which an ad-
dress will be made to the class by some
clerevman when the certificates and
diplomas will be given 10 members of
the senior class by Bishop Whittle. This
will take about two hours. The alumni
will then meet and the rest OF the day
will be devoted TO them. There will
be no public collation. as heretofore on
Thus dsy, the hour formerly devoted
10 that being now taken up by the din
ser to the alumni and the visiting
eiereymen. This change has been
msde because The Seminary closing eX
cises are oil completed in the morning,
20 as to cive the alumni more time for
lheir meeting.
Carriages will meet the train from
Washington or the Pennsylvania road
arriving in Alexandria at Ills a. H.;
the train from Richmond on the same
road Al 1928 p. m. and the lr lin from
the south on the Southern road al p.
N. on Wednesday. On Thursday
aud Friday carrisg will sture from
the corner of King aud Washington
s.rse.s at and $50 a. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

PUT IN THE GUARD HoUsE.-Ye5-
terday two Alexandria merchants
(brothers-in-law) went on business to
Fort Washington. Upon arriving at
the fort they inquired for the major in
command, and while awaiting his ap,
pearance asked permission of sergeant
to get drink of water from a nearby
pump. While engaged in quenchiDg
their thirst the major appeared on the
scene ard imagined the merchants were
suspicious characters whose buaineas in
the fort was to poison the well. He order
9 ! their immediate arrest and they were
kept in the guard house for five hours.
Finally the major became assured that
the luckless merchants were innocent
OF tho charge urged against them and
they were liberated. The two gentle
men are determined in future when
they visit q fort they will be properly
avouched f)r."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

CoNcERr.-The concert given st the
Opera House last night, under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Relief Association,
for the benefit of the Third Virginia
Volunteers, was attended by large
audience. The programme announced
in Saturdays Gazette was well carried
out and ali present enjoyed the enter
tainment. The orchestra was under
the direction OF Mr.. Walter Whittlesey
The various musical numbers were ex-
celleutly we'll rendered and the tab
leaux were very beautiful, the ladies
representing the various characters ap,,,
bearing especially lovely. The nall
was very handsomely decorated with
bunting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
PERSONAL---VERY.. J. Howard Wells,
of q leXandria nraanha6 an ahla sarnnn

PERSONAL---VERY.. j. Howard Wells,
of Alexandria, preached an able sermon
at the Methodist church here Sunday
night fredericksburg Lance.
Miss knoda B. Cooke is visiting Miss
Florie Coke, of Wilmington, Del.
Miss Mary E. Harryman, of Balti-
more. is visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Klipstein, on Prince street.
Ensign ]. H. Reid. of this city, has
been transferred from the coast survey
steamer Blake to the Frolic.
Mr.. Charles H. Appich, of this city,
Quartermaster Sergeant of Co. F, Third
Virginia Regiment, now stationed ct
Camp Alger, was married in Washington
yesterday to Miss Theresa V. Walsh,
daughter of Mr.. Thos. Walsh, of "Bur-
gundy," Fairfax county, near this city.
Mr.. Appich is one of Aexandria's most
popular young men, and his bride en
equally popular young lady, she having
for the past four years been teacher
in the public schools of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
BILLIEs FoUND.-The three batons

BILLIEs FoUND.-The three batons
stolen from the station house few days
ago were found this morning in one OF
the windows OF Police Commissioner
Lindsey's warehouse. Attached to the
batons was a note criticising the police
for their inefficiency in allowing the sta.
ton house to be robbed and one of the
officers FOR not showing enough sagacily
to prevent his pocket from being
picked. The note further asserts that
GO one will be surprised to hear of the
clothes being stolen from the backs of
some Of the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
DRY GOODS.
Wood ward & LOtb1oD
10th, 18th and F StS., N. W.
WOMEh'S BATHING SUITS.

The new stock is here in all
its completeness. The suits
are correct, they are sensible,
durable, and, perhaps best Of
all, they are very pretty, The
Caps and Shoes are also here
in abundance to help make the
outfit complete.
Women's Atwood Navy Blue Flannel Bath
ing Suits high neck and short sleeves, 1925.
Women's Navy Blue Bithing Suits, in fan
mel and mohair, high neck, short sleeves,
$2.95.
Women's Black Moha'r Bathing Suits. high
neck, short sleeves, 1896, 81 so, $500 and
1925.
Wtmens Extra Fine Quality Mohair Bath
ing Suits, in black and dark blue, with broad
sailor collar, $3.50.
Misses Navy Blue Flannel Bathing Suits
high neck. short sleeves Sizes s to 10.
Each 81 20.
Women's Bathing Shoes and Stockings COM
bined, in navy blue and black. Per pair, 95c.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

SEMINARY NOTES Bishop Gibson has been
at the Seminary since Thursday last, making
visitations for confirmation at the mission
stations. Twelve persons in all have been
confirmed. He preached the annual sermon
before the High School in the Seminary
Chapel on Sunday night.
Bishop white arrived yesterday evening
from Richmond.
The annual meeting Of the Education S,
ciety OF the Diocese of Virginia took place
this morning
The Board of Trustees met at four o'clock
this evening and will cont nue. in session till
about ten o'clock to night, resuming its bust
ness Tomorrow morning. A professor OF his
tory is TO be elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

RIVER V1Ew.-To.morrow Will m
aururate the regular trips OF the Hlver
View line cleaners to that popular re.
sort From low until the end OF the
season the steamers will stop here on
Wednesday, and after July 2nc on sat sat
urdays. For the amusement Oh .He
visitors there will IS usual De music
and dancing ali day and evening, ana
the chute and other attractions Will DC
ready to give pleasure to all. AS the
River View excursion grounds lie ABOVE
Fort Washington, the steamers do not
on across the mine field in order to
reach the River View wharf,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

A sYLUM OF OLD DOMINION COZ
n MANDERY, NO. II, <: T Mex
ANDRIA, VA, JUNE 81, 1883 SPECIAL
ORDER: The Sir Knights of Old Dominion
Ccmmadery No. II, &. T., are hereby order
ed to assemble in their asylum WEDNES-
DAY AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock in the full
dress uniform OF Templsr on foot to act as
escort to Observation-Disclosures Lodge, No.
90. on the occasion of the laying the corner
stone Of the new court house of Alexandra
county. Be- order of the EN-. Com.
Z KEMPES Recorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

The JOHN HAY SCHooL.-The trus'
tees of the John Hay Norrnal and In,
dustrial School held their adjourned;
annual meeting yesterday at the school
building. Rev. r. B. Robinson, presl'
dent of the school, stated that con-
tract sale he'd been made for the pur-
chase of the Jones and Knox tract o.
land lying east of the school building
and west of the Southern Railway ana
That the Shaw Industrial Hall was now
in course of erection and would be
ready for dedication next fall. The
election of teachers for the departments
was then held. 1t was ordered that the
next term begin September 10, 1898;
Parsons Sewing Hall will be dedicated
on the 18th Of July. On motion Of Sec
rotary Robinson bids were invited tor 6
low nall to Do erected to be known IS
lne John A. Seaton Hail of Printing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

KING STREEr.-The untidy condi-
ton of King street has been the subject
of much comment-paper and store
crash generally being Unfortunately
thrown into the street. A. remedy, as
bad as the disease, has been used by the
merchants in the burning Of thia lit siuse.
These street fires ere positively prohib-
ited and will be suppressed, as tidiness
and cleanliness can be as we'll effected
by the depo8iting of such refuse in
properly prepared receptscles.