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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

WAsHINGToN's BIER.-During the
Washington Masonic centennial observ-
suce in this city last December para
graph, taken from the lodge of Wash
ington," Was published in the Gazette,
which stated that the bier on which the
remains of Washington were borne
from Mount Vernon to the tomb, had
been burned when the old market
building, in which Washington Lodge
room was located, was destroyed by fire
10 1872. The bier was certainly in the
anl-Toom OF the lodge on the night of the
tire and bad been kept there for many
years previously, but an old mem Der OF
the lodge with whom a representative
Of the Gazette recently talked, says be
does not believe that the bier was
burned. The gentleman referred to
says that he and the late J. II. ID.
Smoot were the last to leave the lodge
room during the fire and descended to
the ground by ladder. He says they
did not leave till everything had been
taken from the room but the old stove
and that was so built 10 the wall that
it could not be gotten out. EIe says he
is quite certain that the bier was taken
out, but that 1t has never been seen
soce, and he believes that some one
carried it of and forgot it or else con-
cesled it and was ashamed afterwards
to tell of it. The gentleman also say;
the old flag of the Culpeper Minute
Men, carried during the Revolutionary
war, and which had been kept in tbt
museum room for many years, also dis
appeared on the night of the fire ant
he believes the flag still to be in exist
ence, but put away 30 carefully by some
Que that it has been forgotten and lost
These relics could certainly be of NJ
practical use to any one, for if the,
were ever exhibited their existence
would become known and Washington
Lodge would certainly take steps to re-
cover the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

PERSONAL. Mrs. John ID. Smoot, OF
Georgetown, gave a small but most at.
tractive tea yesterday afternoon, in
honor of hsr young daughter in.law,
Mrs. Lloyd Duvall SmOot, of this city.
The spacious, old-fashioned home of
the family was prettily decorated in
palms and glowing red blossoms, with
the lights all shaded in red. The hos
tess and the attractive young bride re-
ceived together, while in the dining
room Mrs. Williamson, the mother of
the latter, and Mrs. c. II. Craigen pre-
sided at the tea table, Mrs. Oscar Wood
ward serving punch iD the library. Mr..
and Mrs. Smoot, who were married
January 20, will hold series of three
AFTERNOON receptions, February z, IA
and 81. at their home, TIA Queen
street, this city. Young Mr.. cmoot
was, before her marriage, Miss Lor-
raine Penrose Williamson, of German.
town, Pa.
On the occasion of the tenth anniver-
sary of their wedding, Mr.. and Mrs,
William Cline were last night given an
eujoya BILE surprise masque ball at their
residence on north Fairfax street, by q
number of their young friends. The cos
TUNES were most unique. During the
evening dancing was INDUCED in, aud
later refreshments we're served.
Miss Alice Brand, of Roanoke, Is
visiting Miss Tinsley Oh upper Prince
street.
Rev. A. n. Ward. of Washington,
will preach at the NJ. P. Church to-
night.
The german given at the Masonic
Temple in Richmond last night by the
Tuesday Club was one of the most de-
lightful of the winter. Among the
dancers was Miss Ansley Of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Clinton Smoot last
night very delightfully."- entertained
their friends at a reception held at their
residence on Prince street. The recep
ton was held from to IL O'Clock. dur
ing which hours large number OF
guests called and spent q most enjoy
able evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Ten dodgers were at the station house last
night.
A called meeting of the cid Friendship
Fire Company will he held tonight.
A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to VIM. Fox, Of Arlington, and
Catherine Racks.
At the m citing last night Of Old Dominion
Commandery, K. T., the TemElsr degrees
were conferred upon two candidates.
At q meeting last night of George Mason
Council, Royal Arcanum, one member WAS
initiated and three applications for member.
ship were received.
Vim. Craig, cllored recently convicted OF
malicOnsly cutting Estelle Lucas was today
taken to the penitentiary by Guard j. u.
Pullen. who came here from Richmond for
him.
At the monthly meeting of the Hydraulion
| fire company last night routine business was
transacted and an invitation to attend the
| firemen's convention in Baltimore next June
was accepted.
The only case before the Mayor this morn.
| ing was that of q colored woman, charged
with disorderly conduct. Her case WAS con-
tinued. white man, charged with assault
forfeited So collateral by fainrg to appear.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad will
| move four companies CT the Second Infantry
| from Cincinnati to Washington ON Thursday
| The detachment will form part Of the funera
escort of Major General Henry W. Lawtoo.
At the meeting last night at Lee Camp
| Hall of the Wohan's Auxiliary Mr.. G. {.
'ay lor read interesting extracts from thu
book on Virginia life sixty years ago. writer
| by his father and also extracts from one o.
| Thomas Nelson Pages books.
James Kerr, of Washington, president o
| the Virginia Beef Extract Company, whose
| liant is located at tbs foot of Prince street
has reported to Chief Of Police Webster tina
from time to time their plant had been bur
glarized and quantity of valuable mateIisl
and implements stolen.
The hardness of the attorneys of tho South
ern Railway in getting the record read.
,or the Court of Appeals in tho Strasburi
Junction connection case is giving rise to tn
impression that the Southern will submit t
the order of the court, the lime limit OF whcl
expires on February IL. The Baltimore ant
Ohio made the required change last Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

SHARPs AND FLATs.-Sharps and
Flats will render Gilbert and Sullivsn's
comic opera "The Miksdo" on Monday
and Tuesday, February &c aud 81. Re-
bearsals for this opera have been in
nrogress for some time and the usual
fine rendition will, if anything. be sur.
psssed. This organization was started
for charitable purposes and well de-
serves The liberal support of all our citi-
Ems. The proceeds from "The Mika-
d,p are TO be turned over to the Co.
lucrative Charities Association, and
this 10 itself should fill the house to
Overlooking both nights. The ex.
tremely low prices of fifty cents on the
lower floor aud twenty-five cents for
the gallery, will enable all music loving
people not only to aid good cause but
10 spend most pleasant and enjoyable
evening. The cast is as follows: Mr..
William Conley as Ko-Ko, the Lord
Hign ExecutiOner, an inimitable COM
eiisn, needs no introduction to an
Alexandria audience. The Mikado
will Do impersonated by Mr.. Charles
\. Moore, who has been heard as
DICK Deadeye in Pinafore, and the Sergeant
o. Police IA Pirates of Penzauce /; the only re-
get is that his deep rich bass ia heard only
IN the second set Mr.. Horstio A. Bench
a, Nauki Poo, is not an entire stranger, hav.
Ing been heard number of times in concert,
and 10 this opera he has ample opportunity to
EXHIBIT his fine tenor in the various solos,
duets. ETC. Miss Edna Scott Smith, who
no RI of Kafi ha vii ha hes
The irs; time. Her rich contl.slto Is heard
with ine effect, especially at the close of the
irs, act. AS a singer, she is considered one
OF tbe finest in Washington, anG it is worth
the price of admission alone 10 hear her.
There IS no need TO comment Un the other
characters they are so we'll known and have
al been heard number of times that sim
n. announcement is sufficient to guarantee q
so)d Performance They are: Mr.. George
h. Evans as Pooh Bah Mr.. VIM. II. Bryant
a. Psh lush Miss Mai B. Greenwich rs Yum
Ynm; Miss sara ID. RsthbOne as 'itti Sing
ant Miss Julia 8. Hunter q, Peep Bo. The
weli.dried chorus Is fully up to the tandard.
The costumes and scenery will be CO rect In
every particular, and the whole will be sup
ported by good orchestra. The high stand
sri which this organization has attain ed Is
due to the untiring efforts of Mrs NJ. w.
O'Breu, whose ability is too well know to
DO euOgized here. Sufficient to say that she
hss brought it to perfection not ouly by her
za, bat by the loyal support of all the m en-
bers Of the organization. without whose as
sstsDce she would not have been able to &C
complish so much. To the president, Mr..
George II. Evans. is also due in great meas
ure the great success not only as a principal,
but in his ability in staging the operas prop
erly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

SOUTHERN's PRINCIPAL OFFICES
Attorney General Montague yesterday
sent letter TO the House of Delegates
in response to a resolution of that body
asking what measures, if any, could be
adopted to compel tie southern Rail.
way Company to keep its principal
ohic. in Richmond. After pointing out
that the only way TO proceed against
the company il it is violating its charter
requirements is by quo warranto pro
ceediogs. Attorney General Montague
continues: my duty, however, COM
pes me to observe that, il the company
has an office in the city o; Richmond at
which all the meetings OF the stock
holders are held. and at which are kept
the corporate records, subject to proper,
yisitorial inspection, then the principal
office of the company is already 10
Richmond"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
For the Babies.

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. Its pleasant taste and prompt
and effectual cures make 1t favOrite
with mothers and small children. 1t
quickly cures their coughs and colds,
preventing pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t also cures Group and
has been used 10 tens of thousands OF
cases without single failure SO far as
we have been able to learn. 1t not only
cures Group, but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. In cases Of whoOping cough
it liquefies the tough mucus. making
it easier to expectorate, and lessens
the severity and frequency of the parox-
ysms OF coughing, thus depriving that
disease of all dangerous consequences.
For sale by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

SUSTAINED THE COMMITTEE.-Mr. G.
l. Boothe, Corporation Attorney, yes
terday evening handed to Chairman
Smith. of the committee on streets OF
the City Council. his opinion on the re-
cent action of Mayor Simpson and
Auditor Price in declining to draw q
warrant for three days. labor in favor
of the men composing the street clean.
ing force, and also his construction of q
resolution adopted by council on Janu.
airy 80 apprOpriating $500 for cleaning
streets for the remainder Of the fiscal
wear, the appropriation to be effective
FEBRUARY l. Corporation Attorney
Boothe, rs had been anticipated by the
Gazette, is of the opinion that the work
men have a claim against the city for
three days labor, and that they are en-
titled to receive their wages out of the
$500 appropriation, as that appropris-
ton was made for the specific purpose
of cleaning streets and alleys. The
opinion was handed to the Auditor late
in the afternoon and that official asked
that the matter be held iD allegiance
until after the meeting of the finance
committee last night. The opinion was
laid before the committee, which COM
mittee will lay the matter before a
called meeting Of Council tomorrow
night.
The Corporation Attorney in sum-
ming up the case says:
81 can only gather the intention of
the City Council from the paper itself,
and l am clearly of the opinion that
from it's terms the street cleaning force
should be paid for the work done from
January 9th to January 3lst. inclusive.
The mere fact that this appropriation is
effective February 1st does not prevent
It's being used for street cleaning work
done prior to that time by the orders of
the committee on streets, the only legal
effect OF this word being that this ap-
preparation could only be drawn on
either on or after February LIST. The
finance committees endorsement must
of course be considered in connection
with the resolution itself, which apprO.
PIRATES $500 for street cleaning for the
present fiscal year."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

COMMITTEE MEETING.-A meeting
oil the Joint committee of finance, street
and general laws of Council! was held
in the Oh am Der of the Board of Alder
men last night to consider PROPOSE
ton from the Washington, Alexandria
and Mt. Vernon Railway Company.
Messrs. Moore, Cation, Colvin and
Schwatz, of the railway company, and
Mayor Simpson and Corporation At
torney Boothe were present. Alder
man J. T. Sweeney presided over the
meeting. After the company's repre-
ssntatives bad submitted proposition
there was pleasant interchange OF ar
guments and opinions and the commit
tees adjourned subject to the call OF the
chairman.
The proposition submitted ia in sub
stance as follows: The railway com
! pany will pay the city 81 900 year II
| addition to the regular tax as now PAID
| provided the Council will repeal the re
| Dealing clause in the ordinance givin.
| the company the use of Royal street
allow them to construct "lOop" eithel
on Prince or Duke street to connect tn
Fairfax and the Royal street tracks, ant
allow the company to discontinue tn
| running of the "city car"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
A Special Sale Of
New Haviland China,

In complete set, and oper-stock patterns, DO
ing direct importstions, just received, through
the New York custom-house, and represent
ing personal selections IN sde by the head Of
our China Departm snt Tho advantages de-
rived from gathering these goods in this direct
matter are at once apparent. 1t enables us
to offer very much better values and more do
signs that are really exclusive than would be
possible otherwise, and at prices frequently
asked for inferior wares.
We call attention to tho very excellent
values We are now offering in Hsvilsnd China
in one.hundred piece sets, open.stock patterns
and fancy pieces adaptable alike for home
use and Wedding, Birthday, and Anniversary
gift.. Also many odd and pretty pieces, es-
peciaily desirable for euchre and whist prizes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
Prevented q Tragedy.

Timely information given by Mrs.
George Long. of New Straitsville, ONO;
prevented dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
wv hsr awake every night. She had
t xGpi mi many remedies and doctors but
s,asd;lv grew worse until urged to try
Dr Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she WIS W 1 .n,,
marvellous medicine also cured Mr. tons
of a severe attack of Pneumonia. oucn
cures are positively proof OF the match Lei
lass merit of this grand remedy Tor cur
inc ali throat, chest and lung trouoIes
Oaiv 10 cents and $1.O0. Every oo'tlt
Guaranteed. Trial bottles free az T.
Ta.dbester & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

ONR CENT DAMAGEs.-Arthur T.
Msukin was yesterday awarded q YER
diet OF cent 10 his suit In Washing
Goa for damages against the southern
Railway Company. The action was
based upon the TACT that the plaintin's
ieet were frost bitten while he was en-
gagged in removing snow from the
tracks of the defendant company our
log the blizzard of February, lS99. l..
Was contended that the COMPANY nao
promised to provide warm Car tor the
felief of the men, and that it had failed
te do SO. The plaintiff brought suit ior
damages in the sum of $40, 900. AD ap-
peal will be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

COUNCIL MEETING.-Ihe complaints
about the poor quality OF the gas have
become 80 numerous that the Mayor has
concluded to call special meeting OF
the City Council for tomorrow night 10
discuss the matter and try to arrange
some mode of relief. At this meeting
AN expert in the manufacture OF gas Is
expected to appear and state what ne
knows about the matter. At the calico
meeting the matter relating to the
"hold up" of the pay of the street en-
Moves will also be presented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
ey are not found where Stomac 4, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order.
Ii you want these qualities and the sue.
cess they bring, use DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
of brain and body. Only 25 cents. OF
E. s. Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

BAsKETBALL.-A large audience was
present at Armory Hall last night to
witness the match game OF basketball
between the Carroll Lyceum tenn, OF
Washington, and the Alexandria Light
Infantry team. The game resulted In
a victory for the Alexandria Light In
fantry by q score of 7 to 6. Both teams
showed good training. The Alexan'
dria Light Infantry will continue these
games during the month on Tuesday
evenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
30 rs AND SHOES.
30 rs AND SHOES.
A. KATZS
Closing Out Sale Of the
Stock of r. Kaufman.

Having bad . very successful week last
week We will continue to give the public Q
chance to secure some remarkable bargains In
BOOTS, SHOES AND SLIPPERS. In look
through our stock we find some moro broken
lot,,which 70 will sell at prices regardless Of
coat.
Ladies' Hand Sewed Tan Shoes, former
price %, closing out price $1.9S.
Ladies' Oxford's, both black and tan, most
" small sises, widths B, c & d, former price
81, $1.25 and 81 so closing out price 4Sc.
Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes, hand sewed,
snail sizes, former prices $2 and $3.50, clos.
ing out price Soc.
We have also few pairs Of Gents Patent
Leather Shoes, former prices ", $3.50 and
81, closing out price 81.
Gents Calf Bale. Hand sewed, former price
%, closing out price $1.l9.
Boys Black and Tan shoes, former price
81 so, closing out price 89c.
Ladies' Patent Leather Sandals, former
prices Toe and 81. Closing ont price 46c.
Youths and Boys Tan Shoes spring heels,
former prices 81 and $1.25, closing out
price SOC.
Infants Button Shoes, sizes 2 and 8, for
mer prices Zoo and 36c, closing out price &c.
Gents Patent Leather Dancing Slippers,
former price 81 so, closing out price 98c.
Gents Over Caters, former prices 26c and
Soc, closing out price lac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

Chicago Cattle Market. Feb. = Cattle
Cattle genersly steady; Texas steers 1Oc
lower; bulls steady butchers stock Q shade
easier calves firm feeders firm and active;
good to choice $5.25s6.10, poor to medium
S4a4 90; mixed stockers So 25a3. 95 select.
cd feeders s4.25s4 95; good to choice cows
$3. 4Oa4. 40; heifers $3.25a4.75; Gamers
So. 25a2.85 bulls 81 65s4.6O, calves $3.50
as. TO; led Texas beeves $4s5 10. Hogs
Hogs sctive, strong TO sc higher; tops $5 |;
mixed and butchers $4.7Os4.971a; good TO
choice heavy $4.85s5, rough heavy - 70a
4.sO, light $4.65A4-90; bulk Of sales "a. SO
a4.95. Sheep and Lsmbs.-sheep strong !;
lambs 1Oc lower; Colorado lambs "a native
wethes 34.6Os5.35 (; lambs $5a7; Western
weShers -. aOs5. 40; Western lambs SCAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

SUIT.-Messrs. Edmund Burke and
s. G. Brent. attorneys for the admins.
traitor of F. E. Lloyd, today filed suit
in the Circuit Court against the W., a,
&c Mt. V. Ry. Co. to recover Slo,Ooo
damage for the loss of the life OF Frank
b. Lloyd, the little boy who last spring
was drowned while crossing the COM
nanv's bridge over Hunting creek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

AMUsEMENTs.-Thepl play tonight by
the Linthicum Institute Dramatic Club,
under the auspices OF the Young Mems
Sodalty Lyceum, promises to be very
successful affair. All who attend are
promised pleasant evening.
Robert Downine's production. An
Indiana Romance, at the Opera House
last night was much enjoyed by all
nreSent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

The RIVER The continued mild
weather is causing the ice in the river
to melt rapidly and it now offers but
title resistance to steamboat navigation.
The lower river steamers have resumed
there trips, but as yet ouly one ferry
steamer is running. This evening q
large tow of oyster vessels passed down
the river and one vessel sailed up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
eFGOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN
DRIA.
Woodward y Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, ID 6.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, Feb. THE stock market
opened strcng and generally higher. Profit
taking was on a rather large scale and its eff
feet was to cause recessions all along the line.
Government bonds were firm, the old As be
ing u per cent. higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

W. g. Philpot, Albany, Ga, says: "DeWitt'i
Little Early Risers did me more good than
any pills l ever took" The famous little
pills for constipation, biiousness and liver
and bowel troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

Mrs.J.K. Miller. Newton HsmiisTn ra'
writes: II think DeWitt's Witch hasen ssa "a
the grsndest salve made !, cures III; ,s,,ons an.
heals everything. All fraudulent 'mi'S'0n'
are worthless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rose at TOO q. m. sun sets ct 5:28
n. N. High water at SIG a. m. and 9:OS
N III,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

TO CURE A COLO IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money If 1t falls 10
cure. Z. w. GROVES signature on each
box 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


In view Of the sharp advance in all classes of merchandise
early purchasers will from 30 per cent by buying
now
Cotton goods so per cent more from last springs
prices. We offering present stock about per
cent advance the sheets We have hand and very lite
tie than that the wide sheetng On other
fabrics such beached muslns low the lowest
We offer Of fine long cloths bought year ago,
at $3.50 per piece nearly soc piece less than the present
value
On many lines Of gnghams percals &c, will close
what stock hand old prices while goods just
in we have marked very slight advances.
Our sos white quilts formerly sold 9Sc the new price
will be $2 We have and to arrive over 100 which
we will sell at that price as long as they last
By the purchase Of large lot of linens white goods no.
TONS &c., from the bankrupt stock of John NJ Conkin &
Son. Brooklyn ~ Y, arrive this week. we will offer all
this staple stock old price, the goods really being worth
advance Of from IS to so per cent
ANOTHER OLD PRICE OPPORTUNITY
Through very fortunate purchase about 50 Mo
quette rugs and mats prices paid last spring This
very largely under present value We will sell the mats at
Use. E rugs $I75. Irugs So.
Watch our February advertisements You will save money
by so doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

a,Ne Best Prescription for Chills
'4nd Fey.,,i is a bottle of GROVES TAsrEI.Ess
CHILL Toxic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
IN 4 lAsteIe,s t,,Im. No cure-no pay. QUO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07

."RATHER fROBABILITIHs.-F this
section rain tonight and Thursday colder by
Thursday night; fresh TO brisk easterly
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-07
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