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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
Yesterday and three of them are now at the

yesterday and three of them are now at the
pest hospital
1t is reported tnat fight occurred between
two men at uccoqusn last week, dnring
which ono of the men was sbot and that he
subsequently, died from the effects OF his
wounds
Owing to tho bad weather and the unctr-
tain running of trains, DR.. Mackay-Smith
will not preach in Christ Church. Dr.. Smith
will preach at one of the special services later
on in Lent.
TIE only prisoner at the station house this
morning was A. ]. Morris, alias Happy
JACK" arrested by Lieut.. Smith and Officer
Ferguson charged with stealing pair Of
shoes from a tramp with whom he lodged at
the station house last night.
The international Building and Loan As
ISOLATION of Washington held their annual
meeting in this city yesterday and reelected
the old officers The meeting of the Potomac
Stone Company to have been held here today
was postponed.
dispatch from Baltimore says over 100
oyster dredgeri are in danger OF perls hing
from coid ana starvation. These men are
now scattered along the bay shore in the
neighborhood of Drum Point, waiting for
something to be done 10 aid them
citizen called at this Office today to say
that as point against closing the schools he
was informed that yesterday, the schools be-
ing closed, fully five hundred children, white
and black. were crowding each other about
the snow.bound trains at the depot
step in the direction OF compelling econ
omy in the use of water was taken yesterday
when the District of Columbia Commissioners
decided to require all the churches to use
water meters ana to restrict the quantity OF
water allowed to these institutions free OF
charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Rev. ]. P. Hyde, of Winchester, chair
man of the committee to nominate a
place of meeting for tbs Baltimore an
nual conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church South, has nominated Wash.
ington as the place of holding the next
annual meeting of the conference, in
the place of Alexandria, which had
been selected but changed because of
reported smallpox here. The con-
ference will begin on March % and
will last one week. That this move
ment is jumping out of the frying pan
into the fire is apparent from the fact
that the malady in light form exists
in Washington as we'll as in Alexan-
dria. Besides in five weeks time (aud
that period will have elapsed before the
conference meets) Alexandria may be
rid of the disease while it may be
spreading in Washington, four new
cases having been discovered there yes
terdaV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

Mr.. LIP5COMB APPOINTED RECEIVER.
A Washington paper this morning said:
Andrew A Lipscomb was yesterday ap-
pointed, by Justice Cox, in Equity
Court No. in Washington, receiver Of
the brokerage firm of VIM. a. Porter
field & Co. The assignees of the con-
Germ are by order of the conrt directed
to turn over all fthe property and eff
fects of the company to the receiver.
The action was taken upon petition OF
William NJ. Cooper, one of the firms
creditors, who alleges certain irregu-
larities in the assignment.
A dispatch received at this Office this
evening says: The court declined to
appoint a receiver and the injunction
WAS continued for the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
WASHINGTON, D c.

SUDDEN DEATH The many friends
Of Mr. French Simpson were startled
this morning 10 near OF his sudden
death, which occurred at his home on
y. R0ya, str, G. shortly before S'o'clock
rhe deceased had been confined TO his
house 10y grip for the past ten days, and
no one mad the slightest idea that his
indispostion would assume fatal
phase, but the disease, which invariably
develops any chronic ailment, caused
acute beart trouble, II complaint from
which Mr.. Simpson had been suffering,
aud his death was the result. He arose
from bed this morning, and while in
the middle of the floor fell. He WIS
picked up and replaced on the bed and
physician summoned, but ne
was then beyond human help
and soon after expired. Mr.. Simpson
was brother of Mayor Simp
son and was we'll known, having
many friends and acquaintances in his
native ci v A. the bre"king out of
the war ne, on May "a, 1861, with sew
eral others, walked out OF Alexandria
and made their way TO Manassas
where they joined the Confeder~ e
army, Mr.. Simpson enistinS ia KEN
per's battery. Captured during the
war, be- was imprisoned at Camp john
son from which he escaped and nude
his way home, The surrender of Gen.
Lees army having occurred while max
ing his way South. He was of quiet
and retiring disposition, although the
most companionable of associates.
Well known as a successful business
man and good citizen. be has spent
his life in a quiet and unassuming
manner. As WAS SAID of him today
by Que who knew him well, "he
was a philosopher in silence, and
his tongue never would have gotten
him inc trouble Dad be lived a decade
longer. for it never did in the past"
Mr., Simpson was unmarried and about
IS years of age. His mother, now
nearly 80 years old, still survives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

10 OPEN THE c HANNEL.-Capt. SUIT
ton, Of the Washington harbor police
ooai' mas been charged by the District
commissioners with the work of clear
Ing the river Of ice to prevent q food.
Inc work will he doue with the money
recently appropriated by Congress at
Inc request OF the District commission
elS. The harhormsster has arranged
ais plan. Six tugs have been engaged
10 u. break the ice. They are the Edith
Mlnship. Captain Ross; w. A. Mohler,
SSapiain Robuson;J J. 0. Carter, Capt,
II,syior; Hugh McFadden, Captain W..
d Davis; Fannie Gilbert, Captain Rea-
gan and Minerva, Captain Kersey.
1aese tugs will be sent down the river
Is 1877 as Indian Head and will widen
.ae channel on the return trip. When
'lIS nas been done a second trip will be
I'oe and the channel opened much far
,1eF down the river. Several river steam
els are frozen in down the river. The
SG'eameT Harry Randall is icehound at
TuapeI Point and the Wakefield at
lower Cedar Point. The Potomac is
"o1en down to the bay and the ice is
.su inches thick at most places. II
G!SieF aud fish wharves are practically
.SSsFitd, as no fishing vessels are able
10 reach the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

ADJOURNED UNTIL TONIGHT There
Was no meeting of the City Council
last night. the committee appointed at
toe Tuesday nights meeting for the
purpose Of considering the communion
lions OF Mayor Simpson aud Health
Officer Miller regarding the smallpox
aud devising means for its extermina-
doO, being unable to finish it labors.
There was q quorum in the Board OF
Aldermen, and in the absence of Mr..
Narbury, Mr.. Havener was called to
tie chair.
Mr.. Smoot, member of the commit.
tee referred to, stated that he was un-
able to present report, but would
have it ready by tonight. He there
ore moved an adjournment to that
tine, and his motion prevailed.
The chairman called the Common
Council to order shortly before S
o'clock and stated that the board had
met to receive the report of the joint
Committee.
MI Greene stated that the commit
lee had been unable to formulate their
yepor, in time for the meeting, but
hoped to be able to do so by Thursday
n'g1l He moved that the board i'd
JUN I'LL that time.
ine motion was adopted, and Coun-
CT. adjourned after a session of but 8
few minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

PERSONAL dispatch from Rich
mond says: On the first train leaving
there yesterday for Washington we're
Captains Joseph E. Willard and Pond,
of General Lees staff Willard is ON
twenty days leave. Captain Pond will
now return to his regiment of regulars,
with the prospect of promotion.
The condition OF Mr.. James Nails,
who was hurt at the fertilizer works
yesterday evening, is thought to be i'm
proving. He spent a comfortable
night at the Infirmary and today SEEM
ed to be resting easily.
Mr.. J. NJ. Warwick, who has been
visiting Mr.. II. o. Holt, has returned
to his home in New York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

Information reached here from Fair
fax county last night that an old color
ed man named Walsh is supposed to be
dead in his home across Hunting Creek
lust south of this city. Walsh has lived
alone for many years in hut at the
foot of Johnson's hill, and he has not
been seen since the recent snowstorm
set in. His home is buried by tons of
snow and the residents Of the locality
believe that the old man has frozen to
death. Efforts are being made to reach
the hut. Walsh is 90 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
l0GhL BKEYITiE>

Five 10 dgors were at the station house last
night.
No services will be held at St Psups
Church tonight
The meeting of the Westminster Lesgue
has been postponed until next week.
Mr.. Aleck Mechior today picked up in the
street an exhausted carrier pigeon, On one
of its legs was band marked K AZ 40
A Home telephone, No. 160-B has been
placed in the grocery store of Holins s
Wildt, corner Washington and Gbbon streets.
Four additional cases OF smallpox were dis
GOV, red by the Washington heAlth officers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
Special Clearance Sale of
WOMEN'S WINTER GARMENTS.

To dispose of the stock of Women's Outer
garments, preparatory to the opening Of the
new spring styles, we have made very mark
ed reductions, as follows:
All-wool Choviot and Kersey Jackets, silk
lined Reduced from $40 to 50.
ALL wool Kersey and Cheviot Jackets lined
lined. Reduced from $15 and $3.50 to $40.
al wool Cheviot and Kersey Jackets, silk
linad. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50,
All of our finest Jackets that were up to
$50, reduced to $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
For La Crime.

Thomas Whitefeld & Co., 240
Wabash avenue, corner Jackson street,
one of Chicago's Oldest and most promi
uent druggists, recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for Ia grippe, as
it not only gives prompt and complete
relief. but also counterscts any ten
dencv of Ia grippe to result in pneu-
mopia. For sale by J. Il. Janney,
Druggist. 701 King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

THE GAS WoRKs.-.Mr. Garvin, o
gas expert from Baltimore, arrived
mere Tuesday to superintend the repairs
to the big holder at the city gas works
damaged by the accident on Friday
night, "a account OF which was pub
lished yesterday. Mr.. Garvin says
that it will take about ten days to CON-
plete the repairs. Iu the meantime,
the small holder at the works alone
will be used for the city supply. The
committee on light will meet tonight
at o'clock to consult with Mr. Gar
win.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

THE RIVER The railroad transfer
tug continues to run to keep open a
track between Shepherds and this CITY
so that cars can be transferred so soon
as railroad travel is resumed.
The Norfolk steamer which left that
city for Washington on Tuesday even
ing was of Mt. Vernon at O'Clock this
evening having stubborn struggle
with the ice. She is expected here to-.
night. This line will resume the reeu-
lar running of steamers at the very first
date possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY

The following books have been sdded to
the Alexandria Library 922 bu l. Bismarck.
by Dr. Moritz Busch; 9S5 Of /, Makers Of
Florence by Mrs Oliphant; 9S5 oil =, Makers
of Venice by Mrs. Oliphsnt. The first book
mentioned, "Bismar k" caused considerable
excitement in high official circles in Germany.
1t is undoubtedly the most important secret
political memoir Of the century
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

EXPLosIoN.-Mr. Elmer Timber
man 10 attempting to iquify bottle OF
carbolic acid at the drug store of Mr.. E.
h. Allen this morning was painfully
burned about his hands, but was not
seriously hurt. Mr. Timberman placed
the bottle within the stove close to the
door when an explosion followed ana
the acid was scattered in every direc-
ton. Some fiji fell on Mr.. rs. hands,
painfully burning him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

AIDING THE PooR.-Sergeant Smith,
with a squad OF men and a two.horss
wagon, has been engaged today in
supplying the needy poor of the city
with food and fuel. The men are do
ing the best they can, but say that
they were unable TO get to the houses
OF some with their wagon by re- son Of
the snow. The fuel dealers and mer-
chants continue to make liberal dona.
tons of coal and provisions for the
poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
KAUFNfANN'S STORES.
" E / co NJ E
80
WE SALUTE THEE |!
May it be a Year of Prosperity
to Our Customers and
Ourselves.

If you want to make a light pocketbook do
heavy work ours is the house to do it in. No
trouble to show goods here. No trouble to
sell goods here, and no trouble to buy goods
here. You are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral of high prices. Our now depart
uent of CLOTHING for men, boys and child
rem has proven great success. Accept our
hearty thanks. We shall try our very Mt.
most to satisfy your wanta, not alone to sell
you everything in the line of Clothing Boots,
Shoes. Hats, Ladies' and Gents Furnishings
at the lowest prices, but of the best makes
and latest styles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

o ACCIDENT TO AN ENGINEER.-Mr.
leuhIS Cronin of this city, was badly
.~'' yesterday morning on snow pillow
y. Clark's Gap and Leesburg, on
,oe " * 0. road. Cronin was on en-
Cue No. 30, which was pushing the
H H,y .rom this city to Round Hill.
" 1en between the points mentioned
, ,' plow can into big drift. The cab
~.udowS were broken in and Cronin
va, nas thrown against the engine tender,
several OF the ribs on his right side be-
,-s broken. His head and both hands
vel, we're badly mashed. The unfortunate
, I'd. was taken to Rerndon, where he
'eceved medical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

THE Co OPERATIVE CHARITIES AssoC1A-
TON gratefully acknowledge the following
contributions: Mrs S A. Smoot 50 Sunday
school Union So GO; Miss Mary Shnn ST.;
". H Marbury So Amount previously &C
know edged 500, together with ore cord of
wood. Contributions in cash or orders for
fuel can be sert to Miss Virginia Burke, pres
dent; Miss Belle Hunter and Mrs. George L.
Hill, vice presidents; or NJ B. Harlow, treas
urer Contributions of clothing and provi-
sions will be thankfully received st the rooms
of the association, corner King snd Washing
ron streets, where q committee OF ladies will
be present.
NJ. William Gait, of Washington, today
contributed through Rev. II ]. Cutler $50 to
the poor of Alexandris-his nstive city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

FOUND DEAD.-James Hudson, an
old colOred man, was found dead yes
,erday evening on the floor of his house
on Oronoco street. The man, who was
u parslytic and had been in bad health
Tor some time, was furnished with soup
and provisions yesterday and later YVES
seen about the house. An hour or
two afterwards when some one entered
the hou,e he was found to be dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS. &c.
()lpDojlsr for SOCentS

That is exsr, ~ 10 our cus-
TONERS in YOUTHS, BOYS and CHILD
REN's SUITS until March 1st.
If you will nut stop to consider that our
goods az regular prices are always the lowest
in price, and in many instances sold for less
than their real value, you will readily per-
ceive THAI this twenty cents rebate on every
dollar means much more to you than casual
glance would indicate.
Romember, our goods are marked in plain
figures, and We return you one-ffih of the
marked price of any BOYS, YOUTHS
or CHILDREN'S SUIT in the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
MT G A. Fackler, Editor of tho Micanopy

MI. 6. 4. Fackler, Editor OF tho Micanopy
(Fls.) Hustler, with his wife and children
suffered terribly from La Grippe. One Min
ute Cough Cure was the only remedy that
helped them. It acted quickly. Thousands
of others use this remedy as specific for La
Grippe. and its exhausting after effects. New
er fails. Edgar Wsr6eld, ir, corner King
and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

RAIN AND SLEET have followed the
baaqy snowfall and blizzard, and the
.,-4r.s are nov almost blocked by
snow banks. whlla the sidewalks ara 20
slippery nat in many places it is
almost impossible TO walk on them.
Street cars. wagons aud pedestrians all
had 10 Use the same narrow roadway,
and tnos. compelled to be outdoors eX.
periencsd the greatest difficulty 10
moving about the city The skies were
clear last night, and although tae
Signal Office had predicted falling
weather, there we've then no indice-
tons of it. This morning, however,
cloudy weather and rain followed q,
winch soon caused q disagreesble and
dangerous sleet. A number of per"
sons mad falls.
Mr. H. c. SlavmAker, volunteer ob-
server for the Weather Bureau, fur1-
ishes the following: Wednesday, Feb
rusw 18Th. maximum temperature, So
above zero; Thursday, February 10Th,
minimum temperature, IL above zero.
Uo 10 the 18Th instant the precipi
talon in rain or melted snow from the
l,t instant has been 3.5S inches, Or
since the 9TH Instant when this snow
commenced the melted snow amounts
to "A inches and the snow fall h S
5eeu 80 inches. The snow fall this
month in IS days was about three tim :
as heavy a. that OF 3 months in the
last lew winters. At noon to-day the
mercnry registered so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16
NO CURr,---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
T'ASTELESs CHILL. TONIC for Chiils and
Falsria II is simply Iron and Quinine IN e
tssteless form. Children love It. Aduit'
p-efer it TO bitter nauseating Tonics Price
SOC Sold By Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
urd King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

USE DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
for your cough, or cold on chest or
lungs. 1t is truly wonderful medi-
cine. No otner remedy has made so
many remarkable cures. Price % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

90 V-e OF the horses belonging to Mrs. Down
h., Sp'ng Bank, which was so badly frost
1--we ven gu Monday by being caught in snow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

THE SCHooLs.-Owing to the con-
tinued bad weather, the difficulty in
heating the school rooms and ofsupply-
ing the buildings with fuel, the public
schools will be closed for the remainder
OF the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

An unprecedented fall of snow backed with
cold weather of intense severity. SO late in
the season, makes one and all dubious about
the talk of mild winter. King street today
presents sight beyond the recollections of
our population advanced in the scale Of old
age How much more of this record break
ing weather are we to have? Light weight,
gsuzy, VAIN hannels don't suit this ordeal of
testing human endurance. a light cold, if
neglected and allowed to 90 unnoticed, may
result seriously. Take no risk with tho an.
tics of Mr.. Jack Frost, wrap the body in warm
Wooden Underwear and always be prepared
for any atmosphericsl change that may ap.
prosch unno!ified.
Warm Woolens.
al last week our sales in Wooden and Me-
rino Underwear greatly exceeded our expec-
tations
We offer the choice of several broken lots
of Mems Wooden Underwear, prices 81,
ST. and $3.50. choice now 75c. This lot
winds up about all the bargains of the season.
One lot of small proportion of mons higher
grade of Wooden Underwear. Prices 81 so.
S1.75 and So. Now 81.
The old familiar number of Mems Camels'
Hair Wool Backed Undershirts and Drawers,
uiOheu SiZeS. IiICC oOC' NOIlu pA.
Ribbed Vests.
These Vests and Pants, known as Hum
mers," need no introduction to the ladies of
Alexandria. For the past two seasons these
garments have become famous for the even
ness of construction with shape of modern
demand for warmth and durability they
compare with others Of more expensive
makes. The price ia always q great favorite
with everybody-25c
Children's Underwear.
Our assortment in this line is fast fading
into space OF smallness Many sizes left of
Merino aud All Wool Undershirts and Draw
ers to go tn special made prices. Warmth
assists the growth of all children.
Warm Hosiery.
Oar stock of Wooden Hosiery for Men, La
dies and Children is large for this season of
the year. Rather than to pack these goods
away for next seasons trade we shall offer
exceptional opportunities TO al looking for
warmth and health
Warm Gloves.
Gloves to suit the wsnt of every caller with
few exceptions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

SS and $40 Black and Blue Beaver Over
coats, S3.49.
$40 and $50 Black and Blue Fine Dress
Suits. So and SIS
Double Breasted listers and Storm Coats,
So 10 and $40
Mems All Wool Cashmere suita 1926 and
Sd %
Mems Black and Blue Ghevot Suits 50 SO.
Boys Suits, long Pants and Vests, S2.17
and So 10.
BOYS Overcoats 9Tc, 81. 25 up to 81.
39c Mems Undershirts and Drawers DC
soc Mems Undershirts and Drawers 3Sc.
. S1.5O Mems Pants 69c
15c Infants Mitts sc.
25c Ladies Vests lac
soc La Favorite Corsets 39c.
25c Ladies' Fancy Hose Toe and 12lbc.
75c Ladies' Wrappers Ace.
Toilet Soaps, 3 pieces in a box, for &c.
Infants Caps 19c and 23c.
l5c Bingham Aprons &c
Pound Bundles OF Cotton &c.
Ladies' Jersey and Fleece Gloves lac.
sc Ladies' HandkerChiefs Sc
15c aud 25c Bsdies' Handkercniefs &c.
15c Mems Initial Fandkerchiefs Sc.
25c Silk Me- kites and Bows 15c.
Zoe Mems Black, Tan and Grey Seeks DC.
75c Mons UnlauDderud Shirts 39c.
Zoe and 15c Boys Suspenders sc.
25c Boys Waists lie
81 Umbrellas 43c.
Window Curtains, all shades &c.
Pins, good quality, 1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-16

v4THER FROBABILiT1GS.- VI lulS
..-r conditions favor heavy snow this at
SEE ..,5r aud tonight; warmer tonight; Friday
'i.,.y snow or rain; brisk north 10 east
p,-iRoAD TRAFFIC-Tbe electric
-, succeed. d yesterday evening
~ ,-t-ing their track open from Mary
i H. avenue, Washington, to the Royal
49, station, in this city, since which
en-. trains have been running between
. ...-, noints, but not on schedule time.
9,-s rains nave been delayed at the
l,n, end of the Long bridge, where
me Washington Southern company has
H.. moving cars most all day, block
;,., the electric roads tracks. The
a'e.rjc road was opened to Mt Yer
r,n this morning, thus opening the en-
ire line.
.r-or,h tram from the south reached
ri. civ last night over the Washing
,or.S5u.hsrn Railway. This train
5-,p.,9t -onle passengers and mail and
mr. c-rded % Washington. Today this
-a is operating its passenger trains
s.i making preparations to resume
freight traffic.
p,-seucer traffic on the Southern
-oai WAS resumed today and number
ot-rs.us arrived and left here bound
hath north and south. The first train
I'm. .h9 south arrived about o'clock
r5. morning, since which time trains
have been running constantly in both
directions.
The W. Il 0 branch of this road has
han opened as far as Hamilton and
ra.as are expected to reach Round
Hu the western terminus, by tomor-
raw The Manassas branch has not
~. be.u opened to Strasburg, a heavy
.aoS blockade existing between Della
p.ne and Rectortown. The Southern
company Is making every effort to
C-lrr- tracks aud has succeeded won
6r-uI.y. considering the great Difficult
lies.
The sIeet of today is causing the rail-
ra!s much trouble, the rails being
covered with veneering Of ice.