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New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
pfp1E READING BY MRS. KNOWLES.

Mrs J. II Knowles. field secretary Of the Sab
hath Alliance gave Bible reading yesterday
morning at the Broadway Tabernacle, under the
auspices Of the Ladies Christian Union These
n.etinga 10 which all women are cordially in
vited are held at the TabNnacle every Wednesday
morning al II o clock from November 10 June
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
Sent by II. J. =

Mrs z. L. Scofed. State president ~ connect
cut has decided 10 postpone the Sunshine fair until
after April 2 She ascertaine1 that so many enter
tainnents were TO be held February = mat they
would Interfere with the attendance al tho talr ana
sbe Is 6etcrmined TO make that "A great success
The state booth is being specially made ana VIII
BE- i'm the form OF a horseshoe, handsomely deco
20 ed with tha club co,ors and the cOreopsis.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
GIRL SHOT Al A BALL

HER LIFE TMPERTLLED By FOOLISH rooS8
MAsorERADINc AS A COWBOY
Newourg y. Y. Feb s.-Lottie Usher. about ~
enteen years old was accidentally shot az . mas
querade ball this morning. and she II in q dan
serCus condition at her home. Among the guests
at the ball was Michael Roohan. who was dressed
a. a COW boy and carried a pistol While party
was grouped TO have a fsshlight picture taken
Roohan playfuy snapped his pistol al them. There
was a report. and two Of the group fell 10 the
floor One was Joseph Cuddy. The bullet cut =
cash across MS forehead. ard glancins. hit Miss
Usher behind The right The bullet 1attened
out and fractured her skull. Roohan was arrested.
He said he borrowed the pistol and dif not know
IL was loaded.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
GOOD CHEER.
INFLUENCE

The smallest bark on lifes tumultuous ocean
VIII leave q track behind forevermore;
The lightest wave OF influence once In motion,
Extends and widens TO the eternal shore.
We should be wary. then, who go Detorc
A myriad vet be. and should take
our bearing carefully. where breakers roar
And fearful tempests gather. one mistake
MAY wreck unnumbered barks that follow IN our
wake Sarah X Bolton
Sent by II j II.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
PEN AED RRTSH FYHIRIT.

The Pen and Brush Club. at No. &c West Twenty
-econd-st was nlled again yesterday by visitors
who went 20 admire the group exhibition OF the
work Of artist members. The Cuban sketches OF
Miss Florence Banks Emeron received good deal
~ attention The exhibition will continue from
10 A m. 10 6 p m. to-day and tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
SUNSHINE FUND

Mrs s. NJ e. has sent her check for 3 10 help
the Sunshine work; Miss T. Shultz sent - cents
IN stamps for the endowment fund
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
THE TRTBTNE P4TTERV.

A Trssr-E-PAPER PATTERN OF WAIST. No
7.5s7. FOR COUPON AND 10 CENTS
A favorte combination Of the present season H.
black and white and no other s more chic or
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
WHO CAN ANSWER THIS ENIGMAl

SIT lone on the rock.
While raising the wind,
And when the storms over
I'm gentle and kind.
have kings without number,
Who wait but my nod
To kneel at my feet
on the grass | have trod
Tho Oft seen by the world.
I'm observed but by few,
The Gentiles despise me.
I'm pork 10 the Jew.
never have passed
But one night IN the dark
And tina was with Noah.
Alone in the Ark.
Nv weight is three pounds.
Nv length is mile,
And when I'm discovered.
You'll say with smile,
That my first and my last
Are the best IN our Isle.
nis enigma has been submitted by wv
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

An illustrated lecture painting was given yes
,erdsy afternoon in the assembly hall Of Pratt In
'titute by Walter S. Perry director OF the depart
nen OF fine arts 81 tho Institute The lecture yes
'eroay was devoted 70 Italian painting
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

meeting Of the Emma Willard Association was
held yesterday afternoon at the Windsor Hotel
when Professor ". H. Goodyear delivered a lect-
nrs, Illustrated with stereopticon slides.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Preparations are going forward for the usual
an,e-Lenten festivities IN the way OF masquerade
balls fee OF not less than - nor more than
N@' is exscted for these balls, and this money
gsss 70 swell the Police Pension Fund, the sum
objected from fees aggregatins in the course or
he year about $1,000 The attendance al the balls
= no' thought 70 have been so large during the
SS fev years as II was decade or more ago.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
REQUESTS.

shuttle for tattiug is wanted for the use OF a
partially blind member In Nassau, bahaHaS'
slumber-shoes and shoulder shaws for other IN
valid members would be welcome rays or sunshine.
VIII L. NJ p. please send back numbers OF
Christian Work" 10 Joseph Knapp, No. @l Hall
St Brooklyn? Mrs A. =. Moore. Of Myrtle, Neb..
fve n9ners :wo magazines four books and one
scrapbook When {; is remembered that Mrs;
Moore lives I'm an isolated country place her zeal
iu Sunshine work n apparent
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

The Swami Abhedsnanda lectured before the
rsdanta Society last evening in the assembly hall
Of the Charities Building. answering the question.
Why Should One Learn 10 Meditateg
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

The legislature Of New-Jersey has passed a reso-
luton rendering the thanks OF The State TO the
Womsn's National War Relief Association for Its
services rendered TO soldiers and 10 the Government
curing the last summer. and especially 10 MIS-
Washington A. KoeDling. as It's New-Jersey repre-
sentative
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

The Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church.
BROOKLYN held its fourth Pleasant Hour for It's
people nelehbors and friends last evening IN the
church "a arlors A large audience gathered TO hear
David McQueen's description OF "Our Town IN the
DAYS % The Dutch"
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

125 East Fifty-seventh-st. TO Marshall Perry Sade,
Of several clubs
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
H4PPENINGS OF A DAY.

The hrsr Of the second series Of lectures on Co
lorsl New-York' given last evening at the
Church Of the Divine Paternity by John Van
schaick IT. From New-YOrk 10 orange and Back
Again was the special topic considered.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Miss Charlotte II. Flammer VIII be married 70
cbnrles A FTammer No "a West Fortyfourth-st
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

This enigma has been submitted by wv" 70
whom the answer Is unknown. ana reaue's H'
asked 10 aid in the solution.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Mrs Charles d. Ingersoll. Of No. 655 Park-ave
gave the second and last Of her Wednesday recep-
lions yesterday afternoon. Mrs Edward Lyman
snort assisted Mrs Gngersoll IN receiving.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Mrs Henry p Babcock OF No q West Forty
ntnth-st will give dinner party tonight
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Mr. and Mrs J. Lee Tailer will give dinner
marty AZ shsrry's tonight After the dinner there
uiil be A vaudeville.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09
uRS WALWORTH HONORED.
poer PARLIAMENT PRESENTS TO HER
PORTRAIT BUST

- orsrGxrp as RECOGNITION OF STR
,-r~re RFNpFRED N THE WAR khlAff
WORK or LAST SUMMER.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Miss Josephine Drexel gave n luncheon at her
home. No lO3 Madison-ave., yesterday afternoon to
few OF her young friends. The table decorations
were OF yellow and purple volets Miss
DrexeIs guests were Miss Edith Van Cortlandt
Jay. Miss Augusta De Pcyster Miss Maize Della
field. Miss Zerega, Miss Drake Miss De Saint
Selgne Miss Clarkson, Miss Rosna Boardman and
Miss Jones
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

The engagement is announced OF Miss Jeanns
Carson. daughter OF MrA Joseph Carson. OF No
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

Tho second and last assembly NJ the winter viii
=. r,,,sr tonight al the waldorf-Astoria. Tho
rues,s Will be received by Mrs. William d. Sloane.
Mr., John W Minturn. Mrs. Edmund l. Baylies
snd Nrs Almeric II Paget. Alexander NJ. Had
dnn with Mrs Hamilton Mckay Twombiy. will
.ba ro.ti
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

a pleasant incident last night was the fourth and
last Wednesday cotilon, which was given at
sherrys. The governors Of this series OF dances
at recent meeting decided that they would so
far vary the usual programme ne 10 substitute the
lancers and other square dances FOR the regular
cotilon. II the change meets the general approval
of tho members IT VIII probably he established at
one OF TWO or the dances In each year. Last night
Ivan Mrs William VI Trenholm. Mrs Robert Ncol
Mrs. Oliver Livingstone Jones Mrs Samuel Spen-
Ger and Mrs. John Burllng Lawrence They we're
assisted nv floor committee composed OF John C.
Ereckinridge. George Fl. Sullivan Nlnturn Post
Collins Heth Lorton and James l.. Johnson
New-York tribune., 1899-02-09

A small wedding took place yesterday afternoon
in the chartrv OF Grace Church. Broadway and
rentb-st The bride WAS Mrs. Florence Allen
Tobpson daughter OF Richard Douglas OF this city
and the bridegroom Russell d Hyde son OF Jona-
than L. Hyde also OF this city. only the relatives
and a small number Of intimate friends OF the
connie were invited to the ceremony. which was
norfornad at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Percy Suckney
Sart rector Of the Church OF the Ascension.
Tifihave and TenhsL The BRIDE brN VINO t1S Woff ber
cn,sin George Kobbe. There were no bridesIn maids
najd ~ honor best man or ushers. Immediately
after the ceremony Mr.. and MIS-. Hyue s'A''eu o'
their honeymoon.
The record-union., 1899-01-12
JAN IS, AT $50 A. N. FRIDAY, Jan. I3|
SALE OF
Art Calendars
for 1899.
Suitable for Home Decorations.

Suitable IOT AAOulS DSSVA osAOuoe
1 Item A-IIere we offer all our
35c and 45c calendars for 1899.
They are thoroughly artistic bits
and will add brightness and cheer
fulness to the aspect OF any room.
! Among them are calendars with
photographs of Lincoln and
/ Washington, which, if desired,
may be removed and photographs
substituted Of personal friends.
! Not a very large stock, so be on
hand promptly.
I TO-DAY'S Icn
PRICE, UU
! There are also a few zoe calen-
dars reduced to &C each.
Item B-The calendars that we
have been selling from Csc to 85c
are in this lot. You will find large
/ drop calendars (size 12x2o inches
/ when OPEN, also some of those
popular screen calendars of the
! largest and finest kind. They'll
add to the attractiveness of your
rooms for a whole year, and see
the little price.
! PRICE, SIC
The record-union., 1899-01-12
AGONY LONG
DRAWN OUT.

CONTINUED from Fifth Page.)
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MASON FAURE.

RESTAURANT DE FRANCE AND
Oyster House, 427 K street formerly near
Golden Eagle HoteD. Meals a la carte
at all hours Family Orders, Banuuets
and Wedding Parties.
L. EAIIRE Pronrietor
The record-union., 1899-01-12
THE METROPOLITAN.

ATTY X Street.
AN ELEGANT MODERN BOOMING
house. centrally located Rooms in suites
and single az popular prices Travellers
solicited. MRS. E. ]. C. KETCHUM
The record-union., 1899-01-12
THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE,

FIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect. Ladies. dining-room separate.
Open day and night. HICKMAN & CAR
RAGHER, proprietors No. 1919 Second
street, between and Z. Sacramento
The record-union., 1899-01-12

"R. L. Moore" whisky. $3.50 gal.
Theo. Blauth, 407 K st. Tel. 297.
The record-union., 1899-01-12

Private rooms for families; open day
and night. Orders served outside Oys-
tiers in every style. MATT and JOHN
RADONICH, Proprietors.
The record-union., 1899-01-12

LOT I'VE have closed out
from the Napa Wooden Mills some
white California wool blankets.
They are clean, fresh new goods,
not unused or soiled. Silk bound
edges and handsome colored Dor
ders. The reason the manufac-
turers were. willing to sell these
blankets to us at special price is
because they are going out Of the
white blanket business. Our price
to you will be less than the regular
wholesale price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-11
NEWS OF TIE DAT.

Senator Lodge was renominated by
reclamation FOR his second term by the
republicans OF the Massachusetts legi5
lature in caucus yesterday afternoon.
Hon. John Kesn, jr., was selected
By the republican legislative caucus as
United States Senator from New Jersey
to succeed Senator James Smith, jr.
A cablegram from Roma states that
Archbishop Ireland's coming visit to
the Pope will be for the purpose of ex-
planning his course during the recent
war.
Albert J. Beverage was nominated
by the republican caucus, at Indianapo-
liz, Ind, last night, on the twelfth ball
lot to succeed Senator Turpie, demo
crat.
The renewed agitation about the
Dreyfus case threatens to lead 10 the
fall OF the French cabinet. The French
chamber of deputies has resumed its
sessions.
Ex-Governor john Gary Evars, of
South Carolina, has been put in super
visory charge of the Havana police
force in place OF Col. MouitoD, removed
by Gen. Ludlow.
Governor Elerbe, of South Carolina,
sent his annual message to the genera
assembly yesterday, in which he co.,
demned lynching and favcrs popular
vote on the dispensary question.
Neither party has majority in the
West Virginia legislature and the Q. s.
senatorship turns on the disputed seats.
Senator Elkips has bsen asked to come
and help the republicans out in their
contest.
Postmaster General Smith has an
nounced himself in favor OF expansion.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, who was ia
Washington yesterday, thinks the
treaty will be defeated in the Senate.
He is positive that it could be if Mr..
Bryan would come out in opposition
to it.
The belated American Line steamer
St. Paul, which sailed from Southamp.
ton on January l, arrived a. New York
Quarantine at $50 yesterday evening
after an eventful aud unusually stormy
passage. Her delay was caused by
weak steampipe and tempestuous
weather.
The Filipino committee at Hong
Kong has broken off relations with
United States Consul Wildman. Gen.
eral Correa, Spanish minister of war,
has cabled to General Rios at Manila,
insisting that ne shall secure the re.
lease of the Spanish prisoners held by
the Filipinos.
An Aztec temple, long buried beneath the
surface OF the earth, has been uncovered
within the limits of FL Paso, Tex, according
TO Dr.. Leo Berson, an archaeologist of note.
1t is stated that the grave of Romulus was
found on Tuesday during thu excavations in
the Roman forum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-11

Mr.. Srogcea 81 q .uch reduction was too
sweeping. The works could not stand It.
he had been sssute1 Of this by the gas ON
ci5ls-
Ar. Smith said proposal for cheap gas vas
submitted by o1tsiie parties tonight, and the
people would jump on Us if We did not have
cheaper gas.
Mr.. Kelly was called 10 the chair.
Mr.. Snowieu said he did not want TO en-
gsge in long debate, nor did ne wish 10 H.
fuence the con rniEiee on light in reference to
the mst'er just submitted to them. but ne
did not see wig people could jump on Us DC :
cause We did rot secepI $4,000 for VOTES
that cost $4,000 and offered 20 give Us gas
at $50 cents. the sAme at which we are no"
q t-ing the gas supplied He sid the gas
work. were among the city's assets aud
should LAY q part OF the interest on the
money which it cost 10 construct them. he
had 70 ides that the city would sci! the
wolks-cer.ainly not at any such figures as
had been offered. such a proposition as thaI
submitted tonight meant simply 10 give the
. liiouer $50, GOO aud he would supply the
citizens With gsS az the prlce a. which II IS
now being furnished He, 100, wanted cheap
gas but was willing TO accept 10 cent re-
duction nog and wait for further reduction
latsr.
Mr Smith said &c had always opposed the
selling OF tae gas wo-ks or any other city
property, but there was dissatisfaction VILE
me present price
vi Greene would favor the current pro-
posal- 81 %
Sir. smith said that if the price was too low
II could be RAISED.
Nj Firre!l-"The Lord help the man in
Council that does X
after further debate MI. sezch asked what
il cost TO put gas into the holder.
Mr.. Uhler said abou: IS cents per thou
sand.
Mr Bsach-"Whst is the trouble: There
Is too g.eat difference betTeen the cost OF
II kim gas and the pr;ce az which it Is sold"
Mr. Chier-"Ih he immepss Leakage
Mr. Beach thought this should be remedied
The amendment fixing the price OF gas 81
81 % WIN 5 peg cent discount for prompt
ayment wss sgreed 10 and sent n 10 the a.
iermeu 5y NJ. Greene, wao returned sd re-
,o-ted :hat the Aldermen had adjourned.
Council then adjourned.
II is thought that the aldermen will con
car in The seton Of the lower board al their
nsxt meeting and ths- the ci:izens OF Alex
.ndris VIII enjoy $40 net gas in the near
future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-11
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OP ALDERMEN.

- a regular meeting OF the Board o
Aldermen OF Alexandria, Va, held January
ION 1899, there were present:
Vim. h. MaIbury, e-q, President snc
Mes.rs. Havener, Dobie, BalIengerr HinkeD
Curtin. Smoot and weerey.
petition from S Aiken, Robert Beai snc
other citizen: recommending Mr. Al Lyons, 6
practical pump maker, was presented by Mr.
Clr'In and referred 10 tle Committee or
streets.
Dir Hiskea presented the report OF tho
Committee or Light which committee was re-
qucsted - the last meeting Of council 10 re-
o5!r uFon the ad7Isability OF reduction in
the selling price Of gas from $40 to 81 pei
LOCO feet. The report WAS unanimously
adopted.
a resolution directing that the City Epgi.
neer, uuceE the supervision OF the Committee
On ,treets. be directed TO lay crossing at the
ives; intersection Of Wilkes ard Royal streets,
5as recei7ed from the Commoa Council and
passed by the following vote:
5yes, &essrs Hsvener, Dobie, Bslienger
Hinzen, Curtin, Smoot. Sweeney and MI
Presidents Noes, none
/ resolution appropriating $50 10 lay
crossings on Alfred street ST Princess and
Qaeen streets, was received from the Common
Council sni passed By the following vote:
Eyes, Messrs. Hs7ener, Dobie, Ballenger.
Hjrken, Curtin, emoos. Sweeney and Nj.
Presidents Noes, none.
resolution spppropTiating $50 TO lay
crossings on Patrick stree: at OIonoco and
Princess streets was received from the Com
mon CouEc.l and passed By the following
vote:
ayes, Messrs, Eayener. Dobie, Ballenger.
HiBkeD, Curtin, Smoot, Sweeney and MI
Presidents. Noes, nore
a resolution apqIopriating S25 TO lay s
crossing Oh PenG!eton street st Pitt street.,
was reserved from tde Common Council and
passed By the following vote:
Eyes, Messrs. Havener. Dobie, Ballenger,
HinkeD, Curtin. Smoot, Sweeney and MI
Presidents. Noes more.
an ordinance authorizing snd directing the
Corporation Attorney 10 institute legal pro-
csedings TO compel TIE Washington, Alexan-
dria ID Noun. Vernon Railway Company 10
comply with the terms OF az ordnance passed
November - 1898, vas received from the
Common Council ard passed By the following
vote:
Ayes, Me:srs. BaIleUger, HinkeD, Curtin,
Smoo!. Sweeney aud mr. Presdent-6. Noes.
Messrs. Hayeuer and Dob;e-2
The following were received from the Com
mon Councl! anQ thelF action concurred II {:
Upon the psJition of julius A de Lsgnel ::
also resolution TO appropriate $500 TO con.
strCct : pipe sewer from the Henry street
sewer through Grace Ch1rch alley to Patrick
street, thence en- Patrick street north OF
Prince street and ilto said alley; also apon
the petition of Mrs John 4 Dixon; al
rsJulion directing ttst 800 tons OF coke,
more or less, be given 20 outdoor poor each
year also proposition from L. C. Barley.
attorney. 10 plrchase the city gas works, and
petition from z. E lawler.
The bosld then adjourned
W. II. MARBURY, President
Te5te: 2. E. KNIGHT. clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-11
Robbed the Grave

a startling incident. Of which "
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was ne
subject, is narrated by hin Is follow.
II was 10 a most dreadful Condition
Ny ssin was almost yellow, ey,. supk.
en, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, 10 appeii,e-gfaausI,v
growing weaker day by day. Tbrs4
physicians had given me up. Form.
nsteiy. friend advised trying 'Elsc.
trio Bitters;' and to my great lbs and
surprise, the first bottle made decided
Improvement. l continued then u.a
for three weeks, AMI sm nov veil
msn. know they saved ny h.-. sgd
robbed the grave OF another y.c.im .
No one should fail 10 try them. O3Iy
so cts, guaranteed, a. Z l. Alsl's
and E. :. Lsadbeater & Sons Drug
Stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-11
COMMON COUNCIL.

At regular meeting of the Common
Council OF Alexandria, Va, held January
10Th, 1899, there were present:
Hubert snowden, esq, President, and
Messrs. Trimyer, Alton Moore strides
Latham, BiFEeil. Beach, Brill Greene, Smith,
Uher, aud Kelly.
An ordnance authorizing and dire citing the
Corporation .ttoIney 10 institute legal pro
ceedings TO compel the W. A. S Mt. V. Rail.
WY Company 10 comply with the terms o.
al ordnance passed on November %, 1898
wss read three times and passed. Ayes -
noes o.
resolution appropriating $50 TO lay cross.
ings across Patrick street at Oronoco and
Princess street, was adopted. Ayes -
noes o.
a resolution to lay crossing at the west
intersection of Wilkes and Royal streets, was
adopted. Ayes u. noes O.
a resolution appIopristing S22 TO lay g
crossing at the intersection OF Peudleton and
Fit street, was adopted. Ayes ID, noes 0.
a resolution appropriating $40 TO lay cross
fngs On Alfred street at Princess and Queen
streets was adopted. Ayes II, noes o.
4 petition from Aessrs. E. E. LaYler & Co.
TO replace sheds IN front Of their stores, Nos.
31o and BIZ Cameron street, was unanimous
ly granted.
a petition ON Mrs. John A. Dixon for
permission TO reshingle roof OF hous, on the
east slte of Fl. Asaph street, between Queen
aid Pritces',w unanimously granted.
The Finance Committee reported recon-.
mending that the Auditor ba directed to draw
his warrant in favor of Col. ]. A. deLsgnel for
S1SS.95, which was paid b. him in error.
Upon motion the recommendation OF the
committee was unanimously adopted.
3 communication from Mr.. L. C. Barley.
4ttolney, submitting proposition to purcdss
the City Gas "orns, was referred to the Joint
committee on light and finance.
a resolution that 800 loads of coke. more
or less, be given to the poor each year, was
referred to The joint committee on light and
poor.
resolution appropriatiDg 5000 to con.
struct pipe sewer from Henry street through
Grace c. u:ch alley to Patrick street, thence
north to alley north OF Prince street, was re
ferred to the Committee on streets.
action Of the Poard of Aldermen was con.
Cured in OF petition to have pumps repair.
ed in tferent parts OF the city.
The Flnlnce Committee submitted an opin.
ion OF Gardner L. Boothe, Cooperation .ttor.
ney in reference to the petition OF the Wash
ington Southern Railway Company, complain
ing OF the assessment OF its rolling stock
msde by the Commissioner of Revenue for the
year 1898
Upon motion the matter vas laid on the
table.
a report from the Committee on Streets