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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

RAILROAD TRAFFIC is still badly de-
rang q as a result of the storm, but
matters are gradually being straighten-
ed out aud the officials say that in a
few days, unless more snow falls,
trains will be running as usual.
The Washington-Southern road yes
terday sent three engines and force
of men to open that road TO Quantico.
The engines got as far as Ok road and
being unable to force through q snow
drift there returned 10 this city for
more men This morning the engines
and men returned 10 their work and
after much difficulty reached Quautico.
They then returned TO This city, having
cleared the tracks ami opened the road.
This company ran q few trains to Wash
iDgton Yesterday evening and 20 day,
hut is dong little local business as the
electric cars taVc commenced running
again No trains from the south have
req che6 this ci;y over this road since
the blizzard.
The electric trains have heen run
from the corner of King and Payne
streets, end going only TO l4.h street in
Washington. The company has force
of men at work doing all they can to
resume regular travel. The King
street tracks were cleared this even.
ing No attempt mas Yet feen
made 10 open the Mt. Vernon branch,
but work on This branch will be com
menced probably by tomorrow.
The TWO trains which arrived here
yesterday evening from Washington
over the Southern road re;urned to
that city last night being unable to pro-
coed up The road. To-day a train filled
with men was sent from here to Ma
nassas 10 clear the tracks at that place
where the snow is very heavy. No
trsius are bang run over this read and
at O'Clock this evening the officials
said they could not tell when traffic
would be resumed. No attempt is he
ing made TO run trains either on the
Manassas or ". & o. branches OF The
road, though attempts are being made
to open those branches. One engine is
oil the track between Dunn oriDg
and Vieura and another Is stuck in q
drift farther up the W. & O. road. An
engine is also off the track in the yard
at the corner OF Henry and Wolfe
streets in this city To day large
force OF man were at work clearing
away the snow from the Henry street
track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

Mr.. Grorre's resolution was agreed
to and Mea.rs. Greene. Trimyer and
Uhler Were appointed the Council
committee.
Mr. Uhler said that it would be i'm
possib { for him to make q report by
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Birrell was appointed in place of
Mr.. Uhler.
On motion of Mr.. Greene the com
mittee was authorized to expend so
in the employment of stcnographer
and typewriter.
Another communication from the
Mayor enclosing report from the com
mittee on the water supply was re-
ceived The committee submitted a
report of DR.. WEIGH of Johns Hopkins
University. of Baltimore, setting out
that the water sent him for analysis
from the Alexandria Water Works
was so impure az to be totally untitled
for drinking purposes; species of bac-
terra found therein having been placed
beneath the skin of a mouse caused the
death of the animal, etc.
On motion of Mr.. Greene the report
was ordered to be published in the city
papers and S25 was appropriated to
pay the cost OF the same.
On motion of Mr.. White, the whole
subject was then referred to the COM
mittee on general laws.
The committee on finance reported
in favor of paying DR.. Julian Miller's
bill of $3l7 for service in smallpox
cases and the bill was ordered to be
paid.
Mr.. Smith introduced an ordinance
appropriating 81 GOO to clean the snow
from King street. 1t would require,
he said, 1000 loads to make the re-
moval.
The chair asked if any other street
was TO be cleaned except King.
Mr.. Uher said it seemed to him a
piece of folly and humbugeery to at
tempt to clean all the snow from the
streets. 1t would cost 5000 and be Of
very little use.
MIR. Smith replied that unless the
snow is removed it will melt and over
flow the sidewalks and that when the
water goes into the cellars we will be
subject to suit.
The chair stated that not a sufficient
number was present to make the ap-
preparation.
The subject was referred to the COM
mittte on streets.
Mr.. Greene introduced a resolution d.
recting the City Engineer to report the
cost of sinking four artesian wells-one
IN each ward of the city.
The resolution was agreed to, and
the board adjourned until to-right
"wednesday at $50 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
Advance Showing of the
New Seasons Flannels

We regard the collection as the most
complete ever opened, both ia artistic
excellence and the fertility of its new
creations. The embroidered Flannels
show a myriad of designs and co!orings
every conceivable combination in self
and contrasting shades-artistic effects
Stimulating delicate and intricate hand
embroidery.
Special attention is called to our di-
rect importation of French Flannels in
plain and polka dot effects, which are
in great favor for shirt waists.
Flannels of very proper sort, for
every use, are represented, and they
are properly priced
French Flennels.-We announce the
arrival of our new French Fannels for
spring of '99 The very best quality of
imported French Flannel, zoe yard.
French Opera Flannels Very soft
and fine and warranted all wool; used
for women'5 dressing sacques. wrappers,
tea gowns, shirt waists, &c, SOC a yard.
Embroidered Flannels.-Our stock
of Embroidered Flannels is more COM
plete thsn ever. Yard-wide Cream
Flannels, SOC and SOC a yard.
Choice Patterns, Sl.OO, $l.15, and
$l.25 yard.
Elaborate D signs, 81 80, 1925, and
IS 90 yard.
Wrapper Flannels-Warranted all
wool; attractive colcrs in stripes and
plaids, 35c yard.
Colored Embroidered Flannels, very
fac quality, $500 yard.
Pajama FlanneIa. Cotton and Wool
miyed together and strictly unshrink-
ing, 25c, SOC, 35c and soc a yard.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
WE SALUTE THEE /!

If you want to make q light pockcthook do
heavy work Ours is the house 10 do 1t in. No
trouble 10 show goods here. No trouble to
sell Gods hers. and no trouble to buy goods
here You are respectfully invited TO attend
the funeral OF high prices. Our now depart
ment of CLOTHING for men, boys and child
rem has proven i great success. Accept our
hearty thanks We shall try our very ut
most to satisfy your wants, not alone to sell
you everything in tho line of Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Hats. Ladies' add Gents Furnishings
at the lowest prices, hut OF the best makes
and lates; styles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
COMMON COUNCIL.


The Common Council met last night
with eleven members.
The fist business was the reception
Of n letter from the Mayor enclosing g
petition from ci liens and physicians
asking the Mayor TO put in operation
certain sanitary measures and TO lake
The advice and consent of the quaran-
the and health officers as the measure
o! his action.
The Mayor in a voluminous paper
sets out his action and declares that he
has always co operated with the health
officer, &c. He thought smallpox
Would be Stamped out and 10 short
tlme-ywo or three weeks, he believed,
will g the end of the disease.
When the paper had been read
Mr.. Brill suggested that the names OF
The petitioners be read also. They
were, he said, the names of leading
physicians and other citizens, and they
were read accordingly.
Mr. B 3 Smith, rising, read letter
IRON DIR. Julian Miller, the health Off
Ger urging the closing of the schools,
churches and places of amusement;
compulsory vacciDa:iop, e.. He says
ali his suggestions had been disre gard
ed by the Mayor. He gives succinct
history Of the beginning and progress
OF the disease. Or Miller sets out that
eSry in January there were q cases,
on the 18th of January A and in the
early DAYS of February they reached
2l5 and IN to the 14th they had reach
ed 2+9. OF these, SO had been dis
charged cured, - were now well, Ieay-
lug 1876 cases still under treatment,
Sic though that with the addition OF
al the preventive measures he sug-
gested. the disease could be gotten IN
der control in two months. Otherwise
It would continue until the warm
weather. and break out again next TALL.
Dr. Miller takes an exactly opposite
View of the situation from that enter
tanned by the Mayor.
The chair asked if the letter was IN
,eudel for Mr.. Smith or for the CITY
Council.
Mr.. Smith replied that it was in
tended for Council though addressed to
him.
Mr.. Greene introduced resolution
Tor the appointment of committee OF
;wo Aldermen and three Councilmen
% consider the papers and report on
Wednesday night.
Mr.. Greene regretted the difference
which mad arisen between the Mayor
Sad the health officer and said the two
letters showed friction between the ci-
dcials, and be suggested that special
committee be appointed to take these
papers into consideration and report
Wednesday night. He did not doubt
tbe power of the Mayor to remove en-
officer who did not do his duty, but it
was evident the health officer had
aoae his duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

HELPING THE PooR.-Tne city coal
dealers nave all donated ton of coal
each tor the benefit OF tie poor, and
the police officers Designated to look
after the INDECENT have Re ,n engaged.
to-day in distributing the coal a,nong
them. they are also supplying them
with food, which hiss plos beer donated.
The soup house ro-dny distributed 100
gallons Of soup and several baskets of
provisions donated by the ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

DEATH OF Mrs. DIXON Mrs. Annie
E Dixon, widow Of Mfjor Henry T..
Dixon, paymuster IL the United States
army, died at tb" residence of her
daughter, Mrs. A. P. Read, in Wash
ington Monday in the eiehty.second
year of her age. Her funeral will take
place tomorrow morning. The inter-
ment will take place at Arlington. Mrs
Dixon lived in this city for s4vernl
years, aud Fhe mad many acquainiances
here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

HORSES IN TIE sNow-The two drivers
who owe the milk wagon TO this city On
Monday from Mrs. Downcy's farm, "Sprir &
Bank" across Hunting creek, on their return
that evening found it impossible to get
through the snow drifts. They cut tho
horses loose and started home, expecting the
animals would fl I'd their way there also. The
men reached home, hut the horses became i'm
beddcG in the snow and were not dug out till
yesterday evening. when they were found to
re ina badly trostbtten condition, bat it is
bell V sd they will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

FUNERALs.-The funeral OF Miss
Mamie Brennon took place this morn
ing FROM St. Msry's Church, The SER
vices being conducted by Rev. Father
Payne. Much difficulty was expert
enced in conveying he remains to the
cemetery, by reason of the road being
blocked with snow.
The remains of Mr.. E ]. e nmons,
as soon as the weather conditions will
permit, will be taken to Georgetown
and buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Ia
the meantime they will be placed in a
vault in one of the city cemeteries.
During the war Mr.. En- mons served
in the Crescent Riffs, Of New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

IS and $40 Black and Blue Beaver Over
coats, S3.49.
$40 and $12 Black and Blue Fine Dress
Suits. So and IS
Double Breasted listers and Storm Goats.
81. 19 and 1923.
Mems All Wool Cashmere Suits 1926 and
$42 %
Mems Black and Blue Cheviot Suits ABB.
Boys Suits, long Pants and Vests, $2.17
and So 10.
Bovs' Ovcrcosts &c. S1.25 up to 81
go Mems Uudershirts and Drawers DC
soc Mems Undershrts and Drawers 3Sc.
S1.50 Mems Pants 69c.
J5c Infants Mitts DC.
25c Lsdies' Vests 14c.
SOC La Favorite Corsets soc
25c Ladies' Fancy Hose Zoe and 12bc.
75c Ladies' Wrappers 49c
Toilet Soaps, 3 pieces in box, for Sc
Infants Caps 19c and &c.
15c Bingham Aprons &c
Pound Bundles OF Cotton &c.
Ladies Jersey and Fleece Gloves 14c.
DC Ladies Handberchiefs &c.
15c and Doc Ladies Hsndkercniefs &C.
15c Mems Initial Fsndkerchiefs &c.
25c Silk Me- kites and Bows 15c
Zoe Mems Black, Tan and Grey Socks DC
75c Mems Unlsunderrd Shirts 39c
Zoe and 15c Boys Suspenders &c.
25c Boys Waists lie.
81 Umbrellas 43c.
Window Curtains ali shades, &c.
Pins, good quality, 1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

BANQUET.-The Hibernians are
making preparations fer banquet, to
be held in Lyceum Hail March IL. IN
commemorniion of ST. Patrick. Rev.
John P. Chadwick, formerly chaplain
of the Maine, has been invited to be
present and deliver an address. ?. L.
Moran, of Washington, the national
treasurer of the order, is expected to
be present and make an address. 9th
err prominent speakers are also ex'
pected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

ASH WEDNEsDAY.-To-day is Ash
Wednesday, the beginning of Lent
which lasts for forty days. Services
were held in the churches to-day ac-
cording to yesterdays announcements,
nut owing to the cold weather and
snow-covered streets the congregations
were rather small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

THE RIVER still continues complete
" blocked, the only moving thing seen
to-day being the traus!es tug, when
was keeping open track between THIS
city and Shepherds The tug is net
towing the barge, however, as no cars
are ARRIVING for transportation. Inc
Norfolk steamer LETT this city from
Washington at go yesterday evening,
and made good time to Old Point.
She then started on her way TO Wash
incton, since which time nothing has
been seen Of her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
LOCAL BKETITlE>

More smallpox cases are reported IN
Washington.
A defective flue in the residence Of
Mr.. Frank Price, on Royal street, be-
tween King and Prince, caused slight
damage by fire yesterday evening.
Miss Sarah a. LpsComb died in Wash
ington on Sunday, aged 72 years. She
was the only living child of Rev. WI
liam Corril Lipscomb, VINO was one of
the founders OF the Methodist Protest
ant Church in the United States.
The first service of the Brotherhood of St.
Andrew series at Grace Church will be held
tonight TT 7:30 o'clock The rector, Rcv. G.
T. Ball will prea h the sermon. The preach
or for next week will be Rev. C.. J. Rein
lander of ST. Marks Cathedral, Washington.
Communication between Seminary Hill
West End and this city was reopened yester-
day evening By means of saow-plows and
wagon teams. The snow is very deep in all
that section.
One of the wharf locomotives of the South
ern Railway got of the track at the corner
OF Wolfe and Henry streets this afternoon
snd ran partly down the cmbankment there.
The oyster supper to be given for tho benc-
fit of the uoor, at the Lyceum Hall, has he"n
postponed on account of the inciomcut
weather, until further notice
Judge K. NJ. Norton has sold 10 Mr. T
G Farley. for 81 600 his interest in The two
squares OF ground bounded by Montgomery,
First, Fayette and West streets
An erroneous rep rt was in circulation TO.
day to the eli ct that a coored msn mad been
fouod dead on south Royal street.
Home telephones have been placed in the
store of C. B. Wood and at the Alexandra
Steam Bakery
Lieut. Smith was to-day given dollar by a
gentleman for the benefit of the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

EFFECTS OF THE STORM.-People are
still kept busy removing SLOW from the
sidewalks, while The city has men at
work clearing the crossings. Fine
weather prevails and things are gradu-
ally settling down to their former con
dition. The railroads are getting trains
moving again, and in few days tine
affairs hereabouts will be in sla'u quo.
Mr.. H. G Slaymaker, observer for
the U, S. Wenther Bureau, to-day FUR
nished the following memorands:
Tuesday, February II, maximum
temperature, 230; Wednesday, F-bru-
airy 10, minimum temperature, 8 be-
low zero. There are three mornings
only this winter that have been colder
than this morning, that is Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, 9th, 105h and
18th OF last week, wber the tempere
lures were70, 100 and 120-that number
of degrees below zero. The mean tem-
perature yesterday was g above FARO
aud the difference between the maxi
mum and minimum, 2S'. The average
range is 90 in clear weather. The
maximum yesterday was thu highest
since last Wednesday, the Slh inst,
when it was 260.
BY noon the mercury had risen to So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

SERIOUS ACCIDENT Mr.. James Nails, au
emp.oyec of the Alexandria Fertilizer Works,
who lives on Wolfe street between Fairfax
and Lee, was seriously hurt this afternoon.
He had placed new pulley in position, when
on its being tested it hurst and parts OF it
struck Mr. Nails over tho right eye, inhcting
serious injury to his face and head and brcik-
ing the frontal bone DR.. Mcguire was sum-
moned and rendered the unfortunate man
surgical assistance, after which he was re.
moved to the Infrmary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
Alexandria, W., Feb. Is

The McEnerv resolution defining the
policy of the United States toward the
Philippine Islands, which passed the
Senate yesterday, will now 90 to the
House for The action of that body. Its
fate there is problematical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures whoopine cough and measles
cough. This wonderful remedy will
save the children from many distrf IS
ing coughing spell and soon effect cura
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

ACCIDENT AT THE GAS WORKS.
About u O'Clock last night, owing to
ice forming on the larger holder at the
city gas works, the north side OF that
holder got out of gear and 10 descend
ing broke four OF the six guide wheels.
Two or three bolt holes were made in
the upper part of the holder through
which some OF the gas escaped. The
accden; was soon discovered andEthe
holes were stopped as soon as possible,
but in the meantime the holder had
sunk into the tank till only abou.
IS inches remained above the surface Of
the water After the holes had been
temporarily stopped, gos was again
forced into the holder and it was raised
some 80 inches. An expert from Bal
timore was telegrdphed to TO come at
once and make perm4uent repairs, and
till those are made the small holder
will be USED in supplying the clty with
gas. The gas officials say that not
much gus was lost and that the dam
ages are not very serious. Toey eau
ton, however, the careful use of gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
jCOMllUNICATED

With so or more houses flying the
yellow flag (not Castillian), with bar
ber's itch (tinia trichopbyuna barba' :!
coming in on the boats, with "riotous
rot" and "E:cuspian iDfalIibility," to
say nothing of pride" general end
local, /" is it not we'll to seek the sol
nce OF "lnnocuous desseuitude" as
community and municipality, as well
as an individuality ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

PERSONAL Grand Master OF Masous
ot Virginia Duke will pay an official
visit to Alexandria Washington Lodge
Of this city on tue night OF the 22d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

Mr.. Irwin G. Ashby, who was we'll
known in this city, died at his home in
Washington on Monday, sged As years.
He was at one time paying teller OF the
Metropolitan National Bank OF that
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

The smallest things may exert the great
est influence DeWilts Little Early Bisers
are unequalled for overcoming constipation
and liver troubles Small pill, best pill, safe
pill. Edgar Wsrfeld, ir., corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
4lexsndria 6ssettf,
,.snxrspAY EVENING. FEB. IS. 1899,
LOCAL MATTERS.

vy.THER FRoBABuTTIBs.--For this
., inrressing cloudiness tonight; snow
. s.l..l =. probqbly beginni in the early
warm,r to night: winds becoming
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
PoLIOE CoURT.-Mayor .. L. Simr

POLICK MdyOF U. 10 DUMP
son presiding.-The folowina cases
were disposed Of this morning.:
Clsreuce Call. arrested ty Officer Ferguson
charged with being drunk and disorierly,
forfeited So collateral.
A young man, arrested BY officer Atkinson
charged with drunk end disordery, had his
case continued
Rertio Stokes and Annie Lee, arrested by
I tiicer Beach charged with disorderly con-
duct and fighting, the former was dismissed
and the latter fined 50
Night Report Last night was clear and
cold. Four prisoners and nine dodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
DRY GOODS.

The ground covered with snow, piercing
winds loaded with cold air of Arctic ten
dency, makes us all think of the ways of a
hard winter. Are we prepared for this UNI
expected, sudden change-from an atmos-
phere of warmth to one of frozen reality =?
The worn frame of Heavy Wooden Under
wear contains no warmth after being worn one
or two seasons. We offer special bargains in
all woolens for Men, Ladies, Boys, Misses and
1afants. Let US all keep warm and idoize
the healthful thought OF Providence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
NEW GOODS.

I case Fruit of the Loom bleached cotton &C.
case AndrosCoggin bleached cotton 55Ac
case Barker bleached cotton 51ac
Anchor beached and Pride West and Alpine Rose supe-
long cothsa numbers ofnda linen readymade Sheets
pillow cases. bolster cases, Special values in white quilts
89c csc, Sill and extra Marseiles at 81 so.
large line of Percales Some very choice Percales
and Madras 1oc and 5c goods carried from last season.
price Ioc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
OTHER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS

To close out remaining Jackets and Capes will sci
them at onea marked prices We have secured 50
of the $6o Moquette Rugs and have sold practically
out the balance of fine Ne Plus Ultra Rugs the low
of IS. This rug has been marked in leading Washington
house recently at 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

Our Ladies', Gents, Misses and Poys Boot
and Shoe Department has been repienished
aud the apartment is complete We can safely
say. in styles and low prices we defy compe.
tition here or in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures sore throat. Don't delay when
you are bothered with q sore throat. Il
may lead TO bronchitis. This remedy
is sure cure. Price only % cts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
Warm Woolens.

In case we cannot supply tho demand for
all sizes of Warm Wooden Underwear from
our exhausted stock We shall make every
effort to fill the requirements of all cold,
frozen and chilly callers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
ORT GOODS
DRY GOODS.
We Want to Make
FEBRUARY SALES

larger than usual and offer very special inducements
buyers accomplish that result Our will be good
place spend the dark winter DAYS with pleasure and profit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15
Hummer Vests.

This notice may catch the eve OF some ono
who e1cells in the feat of procrastination,
feature prodominating in a majority of our
native born. These warm garments contain
an immense amount of heat. Fr ce 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-15

A meeting OF the Alexandria Relief
Association will be held at the Business
Mems League, tomorrow, at 1880 a
fnll attendance is requested in order to
distribute supplies already on hand IN
this time of need. Contributions OF
money and clothing are earnestly solicit