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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
BY Green & Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
[ IOM MlSSIONERS' SALE-By virtue of q
~ decree of the Circuit Court for Alexandra
city, rendered at its November term, 1875, in
the case OF Edward Stablers admir-. vs.. Mary
Irwin ct al, the undersigned, commissioners
therein named, will offer for sale by public suo.
city, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of Decem Der,
1872 5, at l2 o'clock m, the HOUSE and tizssss
LOI located on the east side Of st. Asaph .Essa
street, between Prince and King sts., beginning
at a point equidistsnt from King and Prince
streets thence eastwardly and parallel to King
and Prince streets lob feet inches; thence
south and parallel to 81. Asaph street AZ feet
inches; thence westwardly and parallel 10
hlng and Prince streets to St. Asaph street :;
thence north on st. Asaph street AZ #. inches
to the beginning.
Terms Of Ssle: One tenth of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in three equal
lnstallments at l, and;3 years, with interest !;
the purchaser to give bonda with security for
the deferred payments, and fhe title to be re-
tanned until they are paid.
G. w. WATTLES,
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
nov Z9-ts Commrs of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
BY Green d. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneersl
TOM MMlSSlUNEkS' SALk-By virtue Of
~ decree of the Corporation Court for the
city of Alexandria, Va. rendered at its May
term, 1875 in the suit Of Vim. n. McVelgh ct
al vs. James b. Williamson et A., the under
signed commissioners therein named, will offer
for sale, by public auction, IN front of the Man
sion House Hotel, in said city, at II o'clock ,n.,
on MONDAY, the 10th day of January, 1876,
the TENEMENT L and LOT OF GhUUND szs,
In said city, situated on the north side of $50
Cameron street, between Alfred and Patrick,
fronting q feet on Gamer street, and running
back with that width 81 feet, more or less.
Terms OF Sale: Cash enough to pay the costs
of sui! and expenses of sale, and the residue in
equal installments at one, two and three years
from the day Of sale, with interest; the deferred
payments to be secured by the bonds OF the puf
chaser, with good security, and the title t. be
retained until the whole purchase money is paid.
G. w. WATTLES,
ALBERT STU Art,
dec S-ts Comm rs. of Sale
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.HUCTEOF SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE or REAL ESTArE

TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE
L IN FAIRFAX COUNTY-Pursuant to
that certain deed OF trust from NJ Van B. b.
gan and wife to the undersigned, bearing date
loth OF September. 1870 and of record on the
land records OF Fairfax County Court liber L.
No. q, page 406, and al the request of the party
secured thereby l shall, on MONDAY, the
18th day of January, 1876, at y O'clock M,
Court day, sell to the highest bidder; at public
sale, before the door of the Court House of said
county, all that TRACT OF LAND conveyed
by said deed, containing Isl acres and 30 poles
This land is about q miles south Of Fairfax STA
tion, and adjoins lhe lands Of Hutton and others,
and IS IN good state OF cultivation; has d suf.
hciency Of wood, and is finely wstered
Terms OF Sale: So much cash in hand As will
pay the expenses of sale the sum of S26OO ana
the accrued interest thereon since the 10th of
September, 1870, and the residue on credit of
twelve months to bear interest from the day of
sale, and to be secured by lien on the properly
sold. The title is supposed TO be good, but tne
trustee will convey only such title as is vested
IN him by the said deed of trust.
THOMAS MOORE, Trustee
ESi rfox 4
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By Green a. wise.

lkeal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
TR 5 4 h + 5 SALE OF DESIRABLE
4 OPERTY-As substituted trustee IN u
deed Of trust from John L. Bioxham to Law
renee B. Taylor, trustee, bearing date July lst,
1869, aud duly recorded in the !and records OF
Fairfax county, Va, shall proceed to sell, at
public auction, on the premises, to the highest
bidder, on FRIDAY, tie tn day of January,
1876, desirable PIECE OF LAND, contain
ing ten acres, more or less.
The property lies on the west side of the Little
River Turnpike, in the county ot Fairfax ad-
Jscent TO the first toll gate from the city of Alex-
andrla, on the said turnpike AID about one mile
from the city OF Aiexandrla 1t Is admirably
suited for building lot, or can be divided judi
clously Tor several building lots 1t is also most
deslrably located for gardening purposes.
Terms: Cash $500; the delerreI payments in
equal instalments, payable in one and two years,
the purchaser executing his notes therefore,
bearing interest from date, with approved Sc
curty; the title withheld until ul the purchase
money is paid. LINDEN KENT,
dec Ats Substituted Trustee.
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pUBLIC SALE.-By virtue of six (6) deeds
4 of trust executed by James II. Dodd, TO
the undersigned, respectively, and recorded in
the Clerks Office Of the County Court of Lou
doun, January II, 1869, december IA, 1869
February a. 1870, August =, 1872, Junc2, 1873
and Jan. I, 1874, in two of which deeds Mrs G.. L.
Dodd, tho wife OF James II. Dodd has united
we will, as trustees named in said deeds, offer
for sale, upon the premises, on SATURDAY,
the 2ne day Of January, 1876, that valuable
MILL PROPERTY in Loudoun county, Va
on Little River, three miles from Middleburg,
known rs MILL HILL MILLS, containing
about two-and-s-half acres OF land, on which is
situated the said mills, q large and conye- s,ssst
nient DWELLING, and all necessary .l:ss
outbuildlngs all in complete order, This mMl
has recently been fitted up with new machinery,
and Is said to be the most perfect merchant,
grlst saw, and water mill in the county The
dam has also been rebuilt, at an expense of two
thousand dollars, md is now wGtor tight and
permanent
Terms: One-fourth cash on day Of sale, and
the balance in three equal annual payments,
with Interest from day of sale, said interest TO be
paid annually, and the pay ment to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, and deed Of
trust on the property.
j. K. TUCKER,
LOKMAN CHANCELLOR,
CHARLES P. JANNEY,
K. w. n. NOLAND.
nov12 cots Trustees.
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Fairfax county, dec 17-wts
UNITED STATES MARSHALS SALE,

BY virtue of a writ of Fl. fa., issued out of the
United States Circuit Court for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, in favor of e. Il. Scott &C..
trustee against 4. A. W. Hore, will sell, 1t
public auction, on DNESDAY, Decen Der
%, 1875, commencing at 10 O clock a. M, upon
the premises of the said +. A. w Hore, about
Il miles from Richland station, on the A. s f.
erty, viz: Is bushels WHEAT, $50 70 20 bush
els OATS 9 head of HORSES and MULES, IS
head of CATTLE, yoke OF OXEN, IL head OF
HOGS, l SOW and PIGS and SEOATS, l
REAPER, FARMING IMPLE MENTS,
WAGONS, SC
Z. ?. RAMSDELL, U. S. Marshal.
dec Ltd By l. G. ONEAL, Deputy.
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SAW MILL AND FIXTURES FOR RENT.
ut II o clock m., in front of the store door OF
Messrs. Makeey u Rice, at Clifton, on the w
g., Y. M. u q. s. K. T., in Fairfax county, l
shall rent to the higher bidder for the ensuing
year, the SAW MILL SPOKE MACHIN +,
CRATE MACHINE with the entire FIN
being the same conveyed to +. 9. Sandtord by
Margaret Hetzol. This property is in good con-
diton for Immediate work, and its situation,
within few feet of the railroad siding, renders
it desirable, and may be made to pay hand
some profit A note with approved security,
payable on the lst day OF January, 1877, will be
required Of the lessee Possession given on the
lst Of January, 1876
THOMAS MOORE. Receiver
Fairfax county dec 11-eOtd
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. MONDAY DECEMBER 20 1871
AMUSE.NENTS.

E>EsTlVAL-The ladies of St. Mary's con.
y gregstion will hold Festival in Sarepta
Haasl, q asll,1 on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WE'D
ESDA4 NEXT, Decemb 20, 2l and %, for
the benefit of the Church. The Lady Managers
nave on hand large variety of useful and fancy
articles which they will dispose of at low prices
They, will also furnish on the occasion to their
friends all the delicscies of the season.
decl7.4t
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ByJ D. Kerby, Auctioneer.

\ VALUABLE MARKET FARM FOR
A RENT.
Will be rented by public auction, at the Dro-
vers Hotel, At West End, Oh WEDN ESDAY,
December I'D, at 8 o'clock, the FARM known
as VA WINS FARM,'' 81 miles from Aexan-
dria containing about SIXTY Il CRES, for one
Year from January |, 1876 TO January l. 1877.
Lessee to give bond with security for the rent
dec 9-td < u. GATIS keceiYer
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LOST H.rD FOUND.

| OST.-On Wed nesdsy, 9th instant, between
II the st: Asaph.street depot and Wilkes
street, CANVAS PACKAGE, containing a
SGT OF CarVers Tools The finder will receive
the heartfelt thanks of the owner upon lesvin o
them ut the northwest corner of Columbus and
Gibbon Streets dec17-3I
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4 LEXANDRIA s. FREDERICKSBURG
Al RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON
RAILROAD


Ak&A91k5kk H
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
After NOV. 2lst, 1875, trains will run as
follows
Leave Southwark from Alexanarls g. Fredes
icksburg depot at 1907 q. m. Southern Eapre
daily, except Monday. The Southern Expires
runs through 20 Rich mond without chan ge. con.
Meeting at Richmond for all points South
Leave Northward from Alexandria & Freder
icksburg depot at S.5s q. m. Northern Expires,
daily, except Monday, through North and
West The Northern Express run through to
Baltimore, without change, connecting with
trains on the Northern Central Railway for the
North and West.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
After NOV: 2lst trains will run rs follows,
Leave Alexandria for Washington, from St
Asaph street depot, at 800, TOO, 500, 900, 100
and ll:OO q. M. and LOO: 5.0O 400, 500, 800.
Trains leaving at 600, and 1000 a. m. and
except Sunday.
The trains leaving Alexandria al !, 8 and II
a.m., 8 4, 6 and pm. connect through to Balti.
more. The ], 8 and II g. IN. and p. m. trains
connect at Washington with through New York
trains.
Leave Washington for A,sxandria from pas
senger depot, cor. 9Th and B streets, at 6W
100, 800, 900, 1000 and 1I.OO q. m; and |. .OO
800 400, 5.0O 500 and 100 pm.
Trains leaving at 800 a. M, and LOO
and 600 y. m. run daily all others daily except
Sunday.
Trains leaving Washington at 7, 8 and 10 a. No.
l, 3, 5, 6, and 1l:38 p. m. connect with trains
from Baltimore. The am, and 5, and IL. .38
p. m. trains deliver passengers from New York.
@-Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway
trains leave passenger depot, cor. 9Th and sts.,
at II. .38 p. M. Southern Express for Richmond
and all points South. N Sunday runs to Alex
andria only.
TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA AND
. NEW YORK.
Leave Alexandria at 100 a. M. and HOO g..
a., and and 7p. m.
Leave Washington at 7.50 q. M, snd 1.3O,
AGO and 9. 10 p. m.
Train leaving Alexandria at 4 p. m. connects
with train leaving Washington at 4.5O p. m. for
Philadelphia, arriving at Philadelphia at 1045
p. m.
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York can be
obtained at the St. Asaph street depot
GEO. G. WILKINS, Sup't
D. NJ. BOYD, Jr., Gen. Pas. Agent. no %
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At Washington, passengers make close con-
nection with all the lines to and from the North
and West; at Dsnville. daily, with South
and Southwest; at Lynchburg. twice daily, to
n Memphis. Atlanta, New Orleans. Arkansas and
Texas, and at Gordonsville and Charlottesville
by Mail Train, with Ches. s. Ohio r. R.. East
and West, Twice daily connections to Rich-
mond
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Leave Washington daily, except Sunday, at
800 M Alexandra at 8.35 q. M. arrive at
Strasburg 4.40 p. m. Leave Strasburg st s IS
a. M, and get at Alexandria at 3. 80 y. NJ.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Wsrrenton and Main
Line. with Mail Train only, leaving Washing
ton 800 g. m, Alexandria 8.35 q. m.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS ram through with.
out change 6staoeen Baltimore and Neas Orleans,
via Lynchburg, East Tennessee and A anita
line. leaving Baltimore at 10 a. m. Also ,leep.
ers between Baltimore and Lvnchbu.s from
Baltimore 1920 p M
Through tickets to Florida, and ii, the South
and West. by the many dit!eror: lines, at lowest
rates. G. j. FOREACRE s4en. Manager.
J. NJ. BROADUS, G. 7. IA de Is
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WASHINGTON & OHIO RAILROAD


&AAl y e . lE
WINTER ARRANGEMENT BEGINNING
OCTOBER 8, 1876.
The MAIL TRAIN will leave Washington
ct 9 M, and Alexsndria at $40 q. M, daily,
except Sunday; pass Leesburg, going westward
at ll:20 q. M; and arrive at Round Hill at II m.
Leave Round Hill at 1890 p. m.; pass Leesburg,
going eastward, at lilo p. m +; and arrive at
Alexandria at 81 p. M, and at Washington at
$3.50 p. m.
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave
Washington at 4.20 pm, and Alexandria at 425
p. M, daily, except Sunday, and arrive at Lees
burg at GAO p. m. Leave Leesburg at q. M,
and arrive at Alexandria at 8:l5 q. M, and
Washington at $50 g. m.
B- Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station at 8 q. NJ and 40
pm. and 60 through without change of cars
The g. 10 a. m. train from Alexandria and II 80
p. m train from Round Hill connect at Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line OF Coaches
for Snickersville, Berryville and Winchester;
also with Reamer's Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middleburg.
Both trains, westward, make close connection,
at Vienna. with Sisson's Line of Stages for Fair
fax Court House.
Communication tickets, s cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
3. b. HAVENER,
oct 5-tf General Ticket Agent.
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DECEIVED THIS DAY-Crushed, Pulver-
~ lied, Granulated, A and Extra q Sugars
also Layer, Valencia and Mat Ralslns Prime
New Citron, Currants and Crsnbcrrles; Corn
Starch, Gelatine, Apple Butter and Mince Neat;
Mixed Pickles. Sardines Olive and Sweet Oils
and French Mustard; Canned Lobster, Canned
Peaches, Canned Tomatoes, Flavoriug Extracts
and Spices; English Dairy and Eastern Factory
Cheese, together with full supply OF Fresh
Butter and Eggs. For sale by
JOHNSON s. SHER WOOD,
dec9 N. E. cor Cameron and Royal sts.
FLYSI ANS, MEL TONS, &c,
~ MAKE
Splendid UVERCOATS
For cold weather.
Made in any style to order very cheap at
nov3 D. +. WITMER CO.'S.
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'PROFESSxSyYHL CARDS.

A CARD.-Circumstanc rendering it de-
"A sirsble that should locate in Baltimore, /
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DR.. D. N RUST. He has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well known. I cordially commend hlm
to the favor of my friends and patients, as we'll
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespesk for him the practice with which, for so
long, have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria Va, mar loft
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B. HOOE, Trustee.

4 WAREHOUSE FOR RENT desire
S to rent on reasonable terms Warehouse No.
u King street, now occupied by Warren and
Moore; The house is in good repair, and is one
OF the best business STANDS in the city. Posses
sion given lst day of November.
oct Ia Q. f. SUTTLE
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FOR RENT,
THp nTATr IN,

a. FOR RENT-The desirable business
AI stand recently occupied by Mr. VIM. F.
Brookes, No. l47 King street Possession given
At once. Apply to
dec 1-tf P. B. HOOE Trustee
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OILY YDE'S STEAM LINES
~ TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY, and leave Philadelphia EV- e14
cry SATURDAY,, at II o'clock m. Sa&EG
from Pier No. North Wharves.
This line connects at Alexandria with the O.,
a. & NJ and w. u o. K. Rs, anG ut Philadel.
phia with the new and popular Iron Line" 70,
Providence and Boston.
Freig ght forwarded with promptness and care
fres of commissions
No charge for transfer in philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston il
si1ty-6ve hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given Insurance guaranteed 8,
less than usual rates.
Agents:
E. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. O.
jan 8-tf
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PEEDS AMERICAN DRESSING, for la
IL dies and childreps boots, shoes, rubbers.
leather bags, &C., softening the leather and
making it waterproof. This is the only article
in the market which combines q permanent
Backing with glossy Dressing For ladies
and chidren's shoes which have worn red i. is
particularly sdapted-it will give them perfect
clothing. Itis believed to be the best thing ever
offered for leather bags, trunks, &c,-lt makes
an elastic surface, and gives bright lustre.
Price twenty-five cents. For sale by the dozen
or single bottle.
oct 3 JANNEY & CO
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dUCTIOJr SdLES.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF DRY GOODS.

On and after FRIDAY, November 26th, the
large and well assorted stock of DRY GOODS
and FANCY GOODS, now in the store of
PretzFelder s Bendheim, No. IA King street,
Alexandria, Va, will be offered for sale by the
Asslgnees, and must be sold for the benefit of
the creditors within thirty days. The stock
consists in part of large lines of Prints, Sheet
lngs, Shirtings, Alpacas, Cassimeres, ShawIs
Blankets, Mourning Goods &C., &C. All of
which will be sold at very low prices, regardless
OF cost, so as to ensure their speedy sales. This
is rare chance. and those in want of dry goods
sho.ld call early and secure great bargains
Es- SPEClAL.-A large line of desirable
DkESS GOODS has been placed on our centre
counter, and will be sold for ~ I-2 CENTS
PER YARD, TO CLOSE. The remainder of
the stock OF all kinds has been still further re-
duced in price. nov 26-tf
a LII PERSONS having claims against the
- dry goods firm of PRETZFEtDER s.
BENDHElM will present them to the cashier
for adjustment, and all indebted to the firru are
requested to make Immediate Davment No 9e
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l3-wtd ALBERT VISION Cpk

NITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
~ Alexandria, December H. 1875
The ANNUAL ELECTION FOR DIREU-
TORS OF THIS BANK will be held at the
Banking House. On TUESDAY, January llth,
1876, between the hours of II and II O'Clock.
dec 1l-wtJl0 VIM. b. LAMBERT, Cashier
FlRST NATIONAL BANK OFALEX'A.,
L. Alexandria, Dec. 7 1875.
The annual election for Directors OF this Bank
will be held at the Banking House, on TUES
DAY, January llth, 1876, between the hours of
II and O'clock.
dec 7-wtJlO CHAS. R. HOOFF, Cashier.
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A Continental View of Engsand,s q
Canal Purchasa

As showing continental view of the Eoglish
purchase in the Suez canal We give the follow
ing London correspondence of the Iudepend-
eoce Beige, published in Brussels io,,the French
language:
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HOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY aud co UNSELLOR ATLAW.
lois Main street,
RICHMOND, VA.
~ Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Vrg ginis Money
Invariably remitted on day of receipt.
kefers to e Gov; Jno Letcher, recent partner)
mand, Va, Hon. K. NJ. T. Hunter; +. q.
Maury 8 Co.. Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros.
q Co., London, England; j. K. Gillist s. Co,
London, England
Richmond feb l9-ly
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FLOOR STAIN-Weh have just manu- ufsctured
- a fresh supply of the above article, which
has given such great satisfaction to all of our
customers who have tried it. In color it is of a
rich dark walnut, and it is prepared oil ready
for immediate application. Shipped to the
country in any, quantity desired. Sold by the
pint or gallon by
oct 26 JANNEY 500
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NOTICE

~ OIlCEl NOT1CEi
We have just received from one of the largest
retailers OF New York, who has declined busi-
ness large and superior stock of
LADIES FINE SHOES,
of the very best manufacturers edwin @. Burt's
anu others) which will be sold at prices much
lower than they can be bought in any city in
the nIted States. w. B. WADUEY,
oct IL "a King street Alexsndria Va
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MEETINGS.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

N NDoDOHN0'
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the WASHlNGTON and ALEXANDRIA
TURNPIKE COMPANY will be held At the
office of Francis l.. Smith, esq.,, corner Wolfe
and st. Assph sts., Alexandria, Va, on MON.
DAY, January Sd, 1876, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
Election for President and Directors same day
and place.
dec l3-wtd ALBERT HEWSON Cpk
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BLANKETS, &c.-1 have received line of
~ superior California Blankets, of extra
quality. These are the best blankets in use, and
made of the finest wool. Also lot of English
Canton Flannels, very heavy, and several bales
of Cotton Bats, either by the bale or retail.
dec j. NJ STEW ART
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NoTHIN' TO I'M, AT ALL EVENTS. .-Pious
old party: And now. Mrs Stubbins, I've one
important question to ask. Does not Sa-
tao ottmes tell you that you are not Chris
tan" Mrs. Stubbins-"Yes, zee do 80"
P. o. P.-"And what say you to him on these
ooccasions?" Mrs. Swell, I say, whether
be or no. it can't possible be none of is busi.
ness. ."-London Fun
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Among curious customs aud superstiti ons
noted 10 ao article in Blackwood on the lie
gends and Folklore of North Wales" there is
one the singularity Of which is heig htened by
the statement that it still survives in North
and South Wales and the border. At fune-
raj "a hirelug who lives by such services has
handed over to him loaf Of bread, maple
bowl full of beer and milk. aod six pence, 10
the sins of the defunct, and frees him or her
from walking after DEATH" The scape-goat is
curreotly called "Sin-eater."
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AIDES Flu RS. LADIES FURS.-Mon-
and open tomorrow, Tuesday, choice selec-
tion of Ladies' and Misses Furs, consigned to
Us by one of the largest fur houses in tins coun-
try, and at prices from IS to $50 per set Our
friends may expect good goods at low prices.
d. +. BRASHEAR
II. b. HOOMES,
dec l5 109 King ST., Alexandris, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

MISTAKEN IN HATS. The following notice
is eoospicuousy posted in the reading room of
the Young Mems Christian Association in San
Francisco:
Notice.-Gentlemen will do we'll to keep an
eye ou their hats while in this room. as some
visitors are afflicted with shortsightedness,
which often results 10 their leaving the room
with better hat than they brought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

DERSONS wishing pure COD LIVER OIL
l. can get it at W. a. JOHNSON, A corner
the Fulton market fish dealers, in New York.
Price SOC per bottle. sep3
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-09-24

K. p. WISE. NJ. D.,
GRADUATE OF JEFFERSON
" Medical College, Philadelphia. ONCE
In Ian Franco Building, Main street. once
hours, from to l0h A. NJ, and from ~ to D
p. n.
Obstetrics I Diseases Of Women Specially.
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