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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil of Alexandria, Va, held April 18th,
1898, there were present;
Hubert Snowden, esq, President, and
Messrs. Trmyer, Alton Moore, G. N Moore,
strider Latham, Birrell Brill, Harrison.
Greene, Smith, Uh'er, White, Kelly and
Fickln
A communication was received from the
Mayor enclosing q report firm Mr.. James
Bayne expert accountant, on the condition
of the books in the city gas Office for two
years prior to June 1st 1897. Upon motion
tie report of Mr.. Payne, together with nine
exhibits was referred to the Committee on
Light. The papers were returned from the
BOARD Of Aldermen uon-concurred i'll, ard re-
feriing the m,tt.r to Joint Committee on
Light and Finance; the Common Council ad-
hered to its former action, and appointed
Messrs Greene and Uhler committee Of
conference. The committee returned and re-
ported that the Board of Aldermen had con.
Cured in the action of the Common Council.
The Committee on Finance reported ad-
versely on the petition of Mrs Lucy NJ
House for returning 1854, the amount paid
on Improvement on Cameron street. between
Payne and West streets. Upon motion of
Mr.. Greene the request was granted with the
understanding that the amount was to be
used toward paying taxes due on property at
No. la Payne street.
Ayes, Messrs. Trimyer, Alton Moore, S RI
der Latham, Birrell, Brill, Greene, Smith,
Ficklin and Kelly-10. Noes, MessTs c. N.
Moore, Harrison, Uhler. White ard MI.
Presdent-5.
The Finance Committee recommended the
following additional appropriations: Poor
and work house, $3.50; fire department,
$3.50; law expenses 500: public property,
500; and the report was unanimously
adopted.
An act to provide for the paving or repair
ing of cutters and for the setting or IT setting
of curbing when the property owners shall
request that such work be done, and shall de-
post twothirds of the cost thereof with the
CITY Treasurer, was reported favorsbly by
the Committee on Streets and unanimously
adopted.
An act, which was laid on the table Ianua.
~ 25, 1898, providing FOR improvements on
north Washington street snd appIopriatirg
S3.OSS.76 therefor, was called up by the
Committee on Streets. and upon motion of
Mr.. White it was laid OF the table by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES. Messr. Trimyer, Alton Moore, c. n
Moore, c. N Moore, atham, Birrell, HarEi-
e,n. Uhler, White Ficklin. Kelly and Mr..
President-11. Noes. MessIs. Strider, Brill,
Greene aud Smith,
petition from Mrs WIN. Murray for re-
building 8 show window on the property on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

PrRsoNAL.-Stuart Hunter returned
70 Hampstead, in eastern Virginia, to-
dsy where he will resume the manage
meg5 of the large Potomac Stock
Earn which belongs to his father,
Major r. w. Hunter.- Winchester
Mr.. Marshall King, of Alexandris, is
spsniiug several days in the city.
Mss Josie Robinson, who is consider
III one OF the most beautiful young
Indies of Alexandria, is at Mr.. l.. T.
Hsuckel's for the Easter holidays
Charlottesville Progress.
Al the meeting on Monday evening
oftne vestry of Christ Church, Mr.. l..
N Backford was elected as delegate
TO the Episcopal Council, which meets
next month in Winchester.
Nr, Lee and her daughter were not on The
f,,Iu tearing Gen Lee when it reached this
.-y Yesterday evening. They left Richmond
sud came tn the general as far as Milford
sui r5turned to Richmond in the evening.
ST. w. II. Lambert has returned from q
sis, 10 ST. Louis.
Tho marriage of Miss Addie KleinschmiGt
20 sir c. Bland Payne was celebrated at high
noon yesterday at Christ Church, George
town The groom is the son OF Gen. Payne
iul IS well known in both social and business
circles.
Cadet W. T Cluverius who was on the
Maine when she WAS blown up in Havana
hsrtor was in the city yesterday, the gu ,st
OF Mr. Edgar Warfeld
Rev F. T. Benson, who for the past three
years has been pastor of the NJ. P. Church in
tAs city, has been appointed to the charge ut
Ceutreyille, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which MIR.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows /:
II was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost fellow, eyes sunk
Ell, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians bad given meup. Fortunate.
ly, friend advised trying Electric
BItters, and to NV great JOY and sur
prise, the frat bottle made u decided
Improvement, ! continued their use fer
three weeks, aud am now we'll man.
1 know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cents
per bottle, at E. L. Aliens Drug Store.
1t is great leap from The old fashioned
doses of bue.mass and nauseous physics to
the pleasant little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risors. They cure constipation
sick headache and billiorsress. Charles
g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

THE VEsPUCCI.-The Italian training
NIP Amerigo Vespucci yesterday
changed her position, dropping down
the river about two hundred yards.
The ship is still daily visited by
numbers of persons both from this city
and Washington and the officers and
men of the vessel are daily to be seen
on the streets.
This morning a carload lot of wine
f,r the ship arrived here from New
\ Ork by the Norfolk steamer.
Last night number of the officers of
the Yespucci attended the tahlsaux
given for the benefit of St. Paul's
Church building fund and were of
course the observed of all observers.
A number of them also attended ST.
Mary's Church fair, being held at Ly-
ceum hall.
The officers have been invited to at
teud the german to be given on Friday
at McBurney's Hall by the Alexandria
German Club.
seye al us. navy officers, including Cap
dn Sigsbee, to-day visited the Vespucci
when salute in their honor WAS fred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

BUILDING AssoCIATIoN.-The stock
holders of the Alexandria Perpetual
Building Fund Association held thei
annual meeting last night at sheir office,
l07 south Royal street. The secretary
read the financial statement, which
WAS accepted. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
Park Agnew, president; Justus Schnei-
der secretary; NJ. B. Harlow, treas
urer; Thomas Hoy, William F. Creigh-
ton, Levi J. Hurdle, Joseph Kauf-
mann and Willard P. Graves,
board of directors; J.. Mex. Bell, Frank
Wsrfiald and Samuel Fisher, trustees;
John D. Normoyle and Robert Elicit,
examining committee. A semi.annuaI
dividend was declared-S2.5 so in the SEE
end series, $l25 in the third, and %
cents in the fourth series.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

ARGUMENT HEARD.-The case of the
Rosslyu PackingCompauy vs.. the Wash.
ington Southern Railway Co. and the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bait
more Railroad Co. was argued at Man
assas to-day before Judge Nicol, of the
Circuit Court, in chambers, by Mr.. A.
w. Armstrong for the complainant and
eX-Attorney General Wayne McVeagh
and Col. F. L. Smith for the defendants.
The object of the suit is to compel the
defendants by mandatory injunction TO
haul to and deliver hogs at Rosslyn.
The Judge reserved his decision with
leave to both parties to file printed
briefs within ten DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

Fine Valencennes Iaces lie per yard.
Cambria and Swiss Embroideries, worth SC
10 Sc, at 2Sc.
Odd Lot Ladies' Corsets lac a pair
India Linens, SO inches wide, at SIC.
One case Figured Dimity Lawns worth
1Oc, at sc.
25c India Linen Remnants, 3 to 10 yard
lengths, at 12!c.
Figured Organdies, worth 1Sc at 12!c.
All Wool Spring Covert Cloths at 25c
All Wool Novelty Dress Goods at pc.
All Wool Dress serges, in all new shades,
also blacks, "a inches wide, at 29c.
Chsngcablc Taffeta Silks "a inches wide
at 39c.
No. 30 All Silk MORE Ribbon' worth 25c,
at 15c.
No. 40 All Silk Moiro Ribbons, worth
&c. at tic.
No. so All Silk Moro Ribbons, worth
35c at 19c.
Dotted Swisses for Curtain Drspory at 9ic.
Kid Gloves SHOOK or 4 button, worth 81
at 79c.
White Chamois Kid Gloves, worth 81, at
Zoe.
Ladies' Black Moha:r Skirts at 9Sc.
Ladies' Fancy Duck Skirts at SOC.
Ladies' Wrappers for 59c.
Zephyr Dress Ginghsms, worth 12!c at TIC.
Good Quality Seamless Mating for 12!c
A Heavy Welt F. K, worth 25c, for &c.
New Line Tinsel Draperics at tic.
Percale, yard wide in remnants, at &c.
Fine Figured Dimity and Bsstste, 40
wide, at 93c.
New Madras, SO inches wide for 99c
Satin Check Nainsooks, worth 12ic, rem-
nants at 6gc.
Solid Color Crepors, all shades, at Tie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

CHARTER. Judge Norton to day
granted- charter to the Pelton Con-
struction Company. the objects of which
are to purchase and sell real estate and
personal property, build houses, buy
and sell machinery, furnish power for
railroads and corporations, sc. The
capital stock is to be $4,000 and Mr..
u. l.. Boothe is named as agent in this
city Mr.. J. n Ingram, of New York,
Is president and the other officers a. g
IRON New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
DRY GOODS.
One OF Our
OLD TIM 3
BARGAIN WEEKS.

You know what grand, big,
unmatchable bargain offering
to expect from such an an
nouncement as this. Bargains
that call for your early atten-
ton and bargains that are
backed up with an honest rep
resentation and truthfulness
that has distinguished the do
ing of this house,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

CoNCERT.-The concert given at the
u2ers House last night for the benefit
OF -. Paul'5 Church building fund was
attended by large and appreciated au-
Gience. TIE vocal solos sung by Miss
Ke0ecea Pollard, of this city, and Mrs.
Nifty Thompson Berry, of Washington,
We're very fine. "a Bachelors Dream. F."
enacted by Mr.. Geo. II. Evans, and IL =
Producing living pictures. was heartily
enjoyed by the large audience present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

The marriage of Miss Emma q. Tel
Ter, the daughter of Senator Teller, and
Mr.. George z. Tyler, of Denver. COL,
was solemuized yesterday by Bishop
Andrews Of the Methodist Church ut
the Teller residence on Rhode Island
avenue, in Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

FA1R.-Auother large crowd attend
"a The fair at Lyceum Hall last night.
MSS Cahill, of Washington, held the
lucky coupon that won the half cord Of
y Y bod given awsy by "Blarney Castle
4oo,night the Washington Saengerbur q
VIII attend the fair and render several
vocal selections. The Colonial Booth"
VIII give away half ton of coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
dNURIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F SITS, n. w,
WASHINGTON. D. e.

Children like it, it saves their lives We
mean One Minute Cough Cure, the infallibe
remedy for coughs, colds, Group, broncbitia
grippe aud all throat and lung troubles
harles G.. Lennon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

SURPRISE PARTY.-A surprise party
was rendered Miss Rosie Rowland, on
south Alfred street, last night, by
large number of her friends. Vocal and
instrumental music were rendered, after
which the guests repaired to the dining
room, where hosty collation. had been
spread, and later took their departure
much pleased with their evenings en-
Joyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

,vBATHER FRoBABIITIEs.-For this
,eion increasing cloudiness and probably
.S,',y tonight Thursday rain colder by
III, evening; winds shifting to south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

The S:nate yesterday confirmed the nomi.
ton of Gen. stith Boiling as post master at
Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sam rises tomorrow at 5:35 and sets at
a2G High water at 1861 a. m. and
,aIl. rl IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, April 13.--The stock market
opened quite weak but hardened all around
after the opening. The rally was brief and free
offerings soon precipitsted general selling
movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
CITY COUNCIL.


The first regular meeting of the City
Council, after an interval of three
weeks, was held last night. 1t attract.
ed but little interest to outsiders and
few appeared as spectators.
, BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Seven Aldermen were present, and
shortly after s o'clock the board was
called to order.
Mr.. Hinken, from the committee on
light, presented the report of Mr.. Jas.
Bayne, who had been employed to
straighten the books of the gas Office.
Mr.. Bayne had made certain recon-
mendaiions which he believes would be
| an Improvement on the former manner
of keeping the books and in the man
sgement of the gas works. The COM
mittee, to whom the report had been
referred, recommended the adoption of
the suggestion.
On motion of Mr.. Ballenger the re-
port was received by the Aldermen.
On motion of Mr.. Hnken, however,
the report was recommitted to the joint
committees on finance and light.
The report of MIR. BsyDe on the af-
fairs of the works during two years pre-
vious to June 1st, 1897, was then re-
ceived from the Common Council.
1t showed that during the period an
apparent shortage of 81, 347 40 appears.
The report is exhaustive, and Mr..
Bayne intimates that he has not bad
the time to give all items the minute
investigation desired.
The report was accompanied by
communication from the Mayor, and
the latter was on motion received.
Mr.. Sweeney gave a brief history Ct
the investigation O! the affairs of the
gas works since Mr.. Cooks abdi-
cation, and said the committees on fl.
nance and light had heretofore had
charge Of the examination Of Mr..
Cooks accounts, and he was averse to
the action of the Common Council in
simply referring Mr.. Bayne's report to
the committee on light. He moved to
non concur in the action of the lower
board and refer the paper to both COM
mittees, and the motion prevailed.
Messrs Uhler and Greene, from the
Common Council, appeared in the
chamber later and notified the presi-
dent that the lower board had non-con-
Cured in the action OF the Aldermen in
the disposition of Mr.. Bsyne's report,
and asked for committee of confer
ence. Messrs. Sweeney and Ballenger
were appointed on the part of this
board, and after the joint committee
had been out some time they reappear
ed and reported that the JOINT commit
tee had failed to come to unanimous
agreement in disposing of the matter,
but majority had favored recommit'
ting Mr.. Bayne's last report to the COM
mittee on light alone. Some discussion
aud explanation followed, during
which Messrs. Sweeney and Ballenger
urged that ell past examinations had
been made by the Joint committees,
Finally, ON motion of Mr.. Dobie, the
report of The committee was adopted
by the Aldermen.
A number of papers which had been
acted on by the Common Council were
subsequently, received and the action OF
that board on the same concurred in.
The Aldermen, about ten o'clock, adj
iOurned,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

Black Silk Grenadine
Henrietta.
Iron Grenadine.
Satin.striped Grenadine.
great variety of Patterns of Silk and
Wool Crepon at 81, ST. and 81 so.
All the leading colors and combinations in
Pebble Cloths,
Cheviots,
Coating Serees.
Fine Henrietta.
Brillantine in pain.
Bayadere Brilliantinc
Black Gros Grain Bayadore.
Black Rrocaded Satins.
Plain Black SatinS.
All of the latest Coored Dress Goods and
Cloths now ready to be shown.
al of our Fancy Silks are now in at the
following low prices Acc, 75c, 81 and up.
Navy Blue Ground Silks Polka Dot 60c,
now 30c,
All tho leading shades Of fine Satins at 60c.
The now Green, Blue and Ceres in Taieta.
ORGANIZES.
White, Nile Green, Canary, Yellow, Baby
Blue, Lavender, ecarlet, Pink and Navy Blue
u. 10c
Organdies at 12!, IS, IS and 25c.
A beautiful new line OF Ladies' Underwear.
The latest novcnty in Ladies' Fringed Ties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
Open Stock Dinner Sets.

Seventeen styles Oreu Stock Dinacr Sets
from which to select Just thu proper assort-
ment of pieces and only pay for the pieces
wanted.
Complec opcn-s.ock Dinner Sets of 1l5
pieces: including hree platt Rs, 4 dozen plates
soup tureen, &c. 81 the low price of
Sl1 90 for Complete Set.
Less number of piec IS if you desire at 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
DRY ROnna
DRY GOODS.
Wood Vard & LotbroD
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
Chinaware & Kitchen
Furnishings.

Our ten thousand square
feet of selling space is filled
with an exposition of the finest
workmanship OF the best Tor
eign and domestic manufac-
turers. Prices never were so
low for same qualities as now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

T WILL SELL. at my residence, No. 1915
4 King street. on SATURDAY. April 10Th,
at II o'clock a. ~, all my HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
1t MRS. MARGARET FLEMING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

Alexandria Market. April 10
This was another quiet day in the grain
market. the offerings being very light With
few sales, while quotations remain unchang.
ed. Country Produce is in fair receipt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13

UNFINISHED ROOMS for rent without
Il board at ne Bra 3dock House, corner Of
Fairfax and Cameron streets. ap13 1wa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-16
THE BANKERS ASSOCIATION.

The bankers of Indiana were behind those
of some other States in organizing but the
association seems to make up in vigor what
it lacks in age. Organized only a year ago
it vindicates it's right to exist by a goodly
attendance at its second meeting and by a
varied programme of addresses to be deliv-
cred by experienced bankers and prominent
business men. 1t is within the memory of
many persons when such an association
could not have been formed in Indiana, be-
cause of the small number of banks, and,
later, because those engaged in the business
would have been deferred by the fear of
popular criticism of an organization COM
posed exclusively of bankers. Now they are
numerous enough to make an organization
respectable in numbers, and intelligent
public opinion recognizes that besides the
benefits that always come from personal
and social contact among citizens from diff
ferent parts of the State, there are good
business reasons for such an organization.
This is an age of organizations and when
every profession, trade and branch of labor
is organized there certainly is good reason
for the organization of class of business
men as clearly connected with the pros
perity of every branch and department of
business as are the bankers of the country.
The day has passed when any intelligent
man entertains himself or encourages in
others a prejudice against bankers. In all
live and progressive communities the use
fulness of banks and the indispensable char
acter of the business are fully recognized.
Not everybody can have the satisfaction of
carrying healthy bank account, but every
body is interested in having healthy banks
and in having them conducted on safe and
sound banking principles. In as far as the
discussions of bankers associations tend to
disseminate and establish such principles
they contribute to the public welfare. The
bankers of Indiana are to a large extent
the custodians of the savings and the work.
ing capital of the people, and they have ex-
ceptional facilities for contributing TO the
growth of business and the building of in
dustries which constitute the material
wealth and strength of the State. From
whatever point of view it is considered the
organiza ION of the bankers OF the State is
evidence of its social development and COM
mercial growth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-16
SPANIARDS ARE RASCALS.

The report also contains an analysis and
discussion of the Cuban budget. in which
the effect of the new tariff on the revenue
of the country, together with the other
sources of revenue, are explained and dis
cussed. To the question, with such a large
reduction of duties, how is it possible to Sc
cure revenue for the purpose of administer
ing the government of the island, the re-
port says: There are several answers to
this question and the facts bearing on the
subject are given in full in the proper place
in the report. The general answer is that
by reason OF fraudulent classification and
smuggling most of the revenue collected
from the people of Cuba never found its way
into the treasury OF that island nor Of
SPAIN
Mr.. Porter says: THE cupidity and ra-
pacity OF the Spanish official in Cuba is be-
the results at Santiago, the United states
officials Will be able to collect as much rev.
enues on a tariff the duties OF which are
more than half. or nearly two-thirds less
than under the Ubiquitous law now in force.
The reduction to q reasonable rate of duty
in certain schedules, such as those relating
to machinery, railway supplies, etc, will in
crease the impOT tatlon, and the revenue
will certainly be greater than during the
period when the duties have been prohibi-
tory. y railway company naturally hesl-
tated 70 import locomotive when the duty
was equivalent TO the value OF the engine.
With a revised tariff of 70 per cent, for
Cuba has no locomotive works, ii may Inn
port two or four or even six. The same is
true of q variety of other articles. In all
cases where there are home industries in
Cuba capable Of supplying manufactured
product made by home labor, care has been
exercised, either by making free the raw
material or not making a too radical reduc-
ton of duty, not to injure their prospects.
In so doing it is only carrying out the pol
icy which has been so fruitful in developing
the industries of the United States and Sc
curing diversified employment for its labor"
Below is given a table showing the aver
age annual custom house receipts In the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-16

1t has been suggested that there be estab-
lished a sort of bureau of information or
exchange system by which the various
cities. towns and townships of the State
could keep in touch regarding their charity
work. The signal success of the system
of organized charities prevalent in this city
for many years shows that its general ap-
plication might result in exposing many I'M
deserving persons and cases of fraud. and in
a large pecuniary saving to those who have
to carry the burden of charity work. Con-
siderable money is wasted by indiscriminate
charity, much of it is worse than wasted
by encouraging pauperism, that might be
saved and society otherwise benefited by
the establishment of associated or organ
lied charities throughout the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-16
DEFENDS HIS HOME.
Jewish Clergyman Shoots n Burglar
After a Desperate Fight.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Rev. Maurice
Rosenthal, a Jewish clergyman, was
aroused from his sleep early to-day by hear
ing a stranger in his house, in East One
hundred-and-sixtee street Aiming him.
self with pistol he went into the parlor.
where he was attacked by the intruder.
The two men fought desperately for a few
moments. the burglar proving to be the
stronger. At the last the clergyman fired
his pistol full in the face of the burglar,
who fell unconscious, a bullet having torn
out his left eye and entered the brain. The
wounded man was taken TO a hospital,
his name and address as William Farrell
Of North Third street. Philadelphia. He is
about twenty-one years or age and OF pow
recover