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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20
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Just received q full supply of all the books
authorized by the State Board for use in tn,
public schools.
School and College Text Books, English and
Classical, at publishers prices.
States, Pencils, COMPOSITION Books Rool
Carriers, School Satchels Pens, Penholders
and every school requisite for complete outfit
New styles Papeteries just received. contain
ing the very finest English and French Paper
ana envelopes great variety of patterns and
colors; very handsome.
:, New Books daily. Constantly on hand all
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Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnals in besuti.
full styles of binding.
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Just received full line of Blank Books. all
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BOOKS, Medium, DENY, Crown and Cap full
and halt bound, Memorandum, Pass Books,
Indexes. @'
Owing to the new postal law increasing the
postage on packages of merchandise from half
cent TO one cent per ounce, the price of lot No.
|, i've qulres, Note Paper, prepaid, will be 35c
lot No. 2, soc; lot No. 3, 6Uc; lot No. 4, SEC and
Sli French Quadrille same price.
initial Notes, great variety of styles and
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Envelopes to match.
Paper, Envelopes, Books, Magazines, Re-
views, etc., mailed to any part of the country.
GEO. f. FRENCH,
sep 20 klng street, Alexandria, Va
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Sinclair s. Davies.

VIRGINIA.: At Rules held in the Clerks
Y office Of the Corporation Court of the city
of Alexandra. On the 9Th day of December
1875: D. $. Watkins and Mary c. Watkins his
wife, Joshua Bills and Amp Maria Ellis, his
wife, and Virginia Young, complainants, VS..
John Evans, defendent. In cnancery.
Memo: The object of this suit IS to obtain
decree for the division of the real estate of which
John T. Evans, late of the city of Alexandria,
died seized in the State of Virginia, amongst
his heirs at lays, according to their respective
Interests, and penoing proceedings for such par.
tlton to have n receiver appointed to take charge
of such real estate, to collect the rents, pay the
taxes and do such other acts as may be necessa
ry for its preservation.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act of
Assembly and the rules of this Court and it ap-
pearing by affidavit that he is not resident OF
this State, 1t is ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication OF
this order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that copy of this or
der DO forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette, newspaper published in the city of AL
exandria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court House
of this city. A copy-test:
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
S. F. Beach, D. O. dec 9-w4w
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WOOD .aJFD LOAL.

CoA1' COAL,
!. We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LTKENSVALLEY. "
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRANKLIN L.OR-
BERR %
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Rgg Stone and Nut Sizes
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family USE Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
slate, 2240 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clsrridge & Grigg, corner King and
Royal sts., or at the yards will be promptly filed.
7. j. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
tjy17 Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st.
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SECUR1TYl SECURITY
~ Endanger no longer your life and property
by using inferior quality OF coal oil but have
ALADDIN SECURITY OIL, warranted $50
degrees fire test; water white in color; burns
brighter, burns longer, aud will not explode
Be sure and try it. 1t burns in I'LL coal oil and
kerosene lamps. Fer sale by
JANNEY & CO.,
Dealers in rugs, Paints and Oils,
nov 70 145 King ST., Alexandria, vs..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

FRESH STOCK
REDUC ED PRICES.
1t is not our custom to publish prices of goods,
but will say to our friends and customers that
on an examination of stock they will find our
prices on all goods as low, md often lower than
they can be bought in this city.
Our large sales enabling US to buy Dcmestics,
such rs Bleached and Unbleached Cottons, by
the case and balo. we can and do offer them less
than they are generally sold. 1t will be to the
interest of purchasers 10 compare our prices be-
fore purchasing.
oct q d. +. WILMER co.
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\ ssEMBLY ROOMS CARPET HALL.
N EW GOODS |

NJ EW GOODSl NEW GOODSl
We have just received our fall supply of
goods, consisting in part of the following: La
dies and Children's Bamoral Skirts, Ladies'
and Children's Vests, Nubias Breakfast Shswls,
Jackets, Bustles, Hosiery, Jet and Plated Jew.
elry, Millinery Ornaments, Windsor and Silk
Lies, Black Lace Fischues, Kid Gloves, Worsted
Dress Fringes in all shades, and variety of
other fancy articles, at
FERGUSON s. BRO,
oct IL 96 King street
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DHiIIP PARK,
P 4 A CTICAL rLC N & T. 4.

No. II South Fairfax street.
The oldest snd best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work ious with
dispatch, and in the most durable and workm.r-
like manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBlNG done ST short notice, ,.nG by hinl-
elf, or the most experienced workmen il 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

DR. II GOODS.
n EW GOODS

l have just opened from New York another
line of superior BLACK GRO. GRAIN SILKS,
very cheap. Some Of these are the "Cschmere"
finish and very handsome.
ALSO,
Long and Square Black Cashmere Shswls.
Black Grape Wells.
Black Cashmeres
White Flannels &C.
Some very handsome Crimson and Green Ter
rvs for furniture covering and curtains
nov 20 j. M. STEWART
NOTICE.
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NTATIN AGUE MIXTURE
NA VIII Positively Cure

CHlLLS AND FEVER
This Mixture contains nothing whatever that
can inure the general health, nor is it Disagree
sble to the taste. 1t is composed Of the finest
ingredients, and the pstien: need not change his
customary mode Of living whilsttakin2 the REM
edy. 1t is q pleasant tonic, and il taken in small
quantities bef2re breakfast each day will pre-
vent chills and fever in localities where miasma
prevails. 1t will be found that .Mstin Ague
Mixture excites au appetite and improves The
general health. For children as well a. adults,
il will be found most etfectual and pleasant
remedy Price 81 30 per bottle
JANNEY s. CO.,
Sole Propretors and Manufacturers.
sep2 AS King ST., Alexandria, Va.
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DISCS CURE FOR CONSUMPTION-As
l. the season for coughs and colds is now
again upon us, we would call the attention of
our customers and the public generally to the
above invaluable preparation. It has now stood
the test of years. and ever since its introduction
by US into this section of the country our sales
OF it have shown constant and steady increase,
bearing testimony to its growing popularity. In
bottles of two sizes at soc and 81 each, respec-
lively. The trade supplied at proprietor s rates.
sep2l JANNEY s. CO.
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HRY GOODSl DRY GOODS!
IL Third trip North this season.
FALL STOCK AT POPU LAR PRICES.
We receive and open to-day u great mcny
choice styles OF goods, and ctfer them at such
prices rs cannot fail to please.
Country Merchants will End it to their inter-
est to take advantage of our down prices.
Large line OF Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
now on sale, viz: Blankets, Flsnnels Counter
panes, Comforts, Cloaks, Shswls, Dress GooGs
in great variety Brown and BIeaehed Domestcs
very low, new style Calicoes, very hands2mee'
Table Damask, Towels, Crash, Cloths, Csssl.
meres, Vestings, &c SC, together with gfnesiI
many other goods, making our stock very 'u'i
and complete D. F. BRASHEAk,
n B. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
nova Alexandria, W.
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OUR STOCK COMPLETE-OCT. l8, 1876.
" We have now in store the best and most
complete assortment of FOREIGN and DO
MESTlC S 7 A P lie and FANCY DRY
GOODS ever offered by us in this city. These
have been purchased with great care and at very
low rates in the New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore markets. viii be sold at down prices
to cash buyers or to responsible parties on short
time. D. F. BRAaHEAR,
ID. b. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
oct Is Alexandria, Va
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Legal NOTICES.


VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk
" office of the Circuit Court of the county of
Prince William, on Monday, the 9Th day of
December, 1873: James G. Sellman, plaincff,
sgsin.t VIM. +. Hoffman and Aylett Nicol,
defendants.
The object of this suit is to annul, set aside
and cancel deed executed by the plaintiff to
the defendant VIM. +. Holtzman, on the 18th
day of March, 1875 conveying strip of land,
situate IN the said county, on the waters of the
Potomac river and Chappawamsic creek, as
having been obtained by fraud and circumven-
ton.
And it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
the defendant VIM. F. Hoffman, is not resi-
dent of this State, it is ordered that copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in the Manassas
G' ze.te paper published in this county, once
a week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the front door OF the Court House of the said
county at the next County Court. A COPY, teste:
L. A. DAVIS, Clerk
Sinclair s. Davies. dec l6-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-20

LIONS BLACK SILK VELVET,
RICH STRIPED BLACK VELVET FOR
OVERDRESSES,
EMBROIDERED OVERDRESSES AND
JACKETS,
REAL CAMELS HAIR SHAWLS,
CASHMERE INDIA SHAWLS,
ELEGANT NEW WOOL PLAIDS,
SEAL BROWN AND ALL DESIRABLE
SHADES OF FRENCH MERIN OES, and
FINE WOODEN FABRIQUES of an almost
endless variety, and the largest and most
complete stock of
1CH BLACK AND COLORED DRESS
SILKS to be found in the District.
~ Ladies may feel assured that they can
buy them as low as they are sold for in New
York or elsewhere.
ONE PRICE ONLY, INPLAIN FIGURES.
w. NJ. SHUSTER & BRO.
9l9 Pennsylvania avenue,
nov Z2-lm Washington, D. c.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15

On Tuesday Marshal Vannaman ar
rested one Geo. B. Lindley. for selling
cigars at wholesale without having
paid special Revenue tax, and also
without said cigars being duly
stamped as the law requires.
Lindley had an examination before
U. s. Commissioner w. f. Chambers,
on the sth and 9th, and was found
guilty of the charges, and bound
over on each in the sum of $500; fail
ing to give bail, he was committed to
jail until the sitting ofthe U. S. Grand
Jury, which convenes at Keokuk on
the third Tuesday in March. Lindley
asserted that he bought one box of ci-
CARS of VIM. Beckman, of Oakaloosa,
andt he other was handed him by a
stranger as he was getting on the
Central train to come to Ottumwa.
f.. Beckman, of Oskaloosa, was a wit
ness in the case, Unidentified the cigars
as being of his manufacture, and testi-
fed that he believed the cigars to be
Stolen from him.
Lindley told various conflicting sto-
ries about how he came in possession Of
the cigars, one of which was that he
took them on debt. is probable
that the State may have use for him
after the United States gets through
with him, On tho charge of petit lar
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15

isons, and that proper time should be
taken for its due consideration.
Starkweather said his bill had been
prepared at the Postoflice Department
and II ought to be considered immc-
diately.
Cox Y0u committed a blunder last
session about this matter. Do not
hurry us now.
Starkwesther- did not blnnder.
Cox Your side Of the House did,
and we will correct your blunder if
you give us time.
Holman--The bill will be printed in
to-morrows Record so that members
can read it and be prepared to act up.
on it at next meeting.
Starkw Gather DO i understand the
gentleman from Indiana to object To
the reduction Of postage.
Holman do not. have said fro
quehtly thought the measure right
You passed tho bill last session and
am anxious to have IL corrected.
After the proper consideration, Bur.
chard asked the Speaker whether Nc.
Douglas proposition was pending.
The Speaker said no.
A motion to adjourn was then put
and carried and the Honse adjourned
till Tuesday next. The Democratic
cancns will be held in the hall Of the
House on Monday.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
I,nmcnseCorn Crop,

WAsmNGToN. Dec. 10--The Agri-
cultural report for Novemheg and
December. say the November returns
indicate HAT the corn crop of 1875
was one of the largest ever grown in
the country, propably equal to the
very largest crops OF 1870 and 1872
II is al least one-fourih greater than
1874. and about one-third larger than
the crop Of 1869, Every section OF
the Union reports some increase.
The potatoe crop is extraordinary
in both product and quality. The
yield in the districts reported. is one.
fourth greater than last year. In rainy
sections The sweet potatoe crop suffer,
ed in yield and quality, from cxces.
sive moisture. and In the Gulf States
and west Of the Mississippi the yield
largely exceeds that Of last year. Tho
quality is about an average,
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
F.sNIBs..,

A resident on Gospel Ridge has a
seal brown" dog he calls Nibs. Nibs
is ono Of your knowing and mcddle-
some kind of dogs. There are several
interesting Young ladies in the same
vicinity and when young gentlemen
call Of evenings, and are about to take
thoir hats aud depart Nibs lets the
whole ncighborhood know il, as he
goes from house to house in the neigh
borhood, and helps them on their re-
treat by most terrific barking, all OF
which is annoying TO the modest
young men.
But Nibs il also useful rs well as
annoying. When lie is not hunting
the young men, be watches the wood
and coal pilos. Recently the wood
pile OF his owner was seriously de.
| pleted, and that too of stove wood cut
by a email boy belonging TO the house
hold. Nibs became aware OF the dep.
relation, and the other night wher
tho wood thief came around he made
such an onslaught on him, that in get
ting over the fence he lost his hat, and
and dared not return to get it. II wal
found where IL unfortunately fell, mex
morning. tits . nice hat, la felt Ia
"a hat betweena brown aud plum
4 color. We are assured that the owne
can have II when he returns tho WOO,
he stole, and "no questions asked a
to where no bought the hat. Tn
question that eAcites that neighboT
hood ia this Who has been weariny
hat colored "seal brown?n
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
As Ncss pork.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,, Dee. Sit has
just come TO the knowledge of United
States Revenue officers that a large
lot of crooked whisky was shipped
from Pekin short time since. Four
car loads were sent 10 Peoria, and
from thence shipped to points east by
Il certain banker as mess pork. When
the true character of the freight was
discovered. detectives were put at
work. but up TO the present time no
developments have been made known
but il is expected that there will be
music in the air before many days.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
Opening Of VOstflities Against she
Indiana whisky Ring.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 9.-The trial of
Jas. Ii. Hill. Deputy Revenue Collect
or of the Isl District. was commenced
in the United States Court to-day.
The motion to quash the indictment
on some small technically was over
ruled. and a jury was empanneled.
He is charged with being connected
with different distillers who have
been lefrauding the government for
years. lie is also charged with being
a member of the whisky ring, and
received a monthly salary Of $50 for
service. rendered TO The clique.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
Aibiu.Moulton Gap.

There has been so many reports of
different kinds within the past few
days concerning the construction of
the railroad between Abba and
Monlten. that il impossible for MS to
state with any degree of certainty
just what the condition of things are.
On Tuesday Of This week however,
we went OH TO the line of the road in
the ncighborlood of John Whites
in Douglass township. and Sihcrc
found that considerable work had
been done in that vicinity. perhaps
amounting to half the amount Of
grading 10 be done. Work on the
line SO far rs we could see on hear of
appeared to be discontinued except
in the cut near Mr.. Whites house.
upon which Mr.. Knox was engaged
with twelve teams. There was also u
/ pile driver nj work in tho draw near
1 misplace. We talked with a number
! of those engaged on the work and all
! appeared to have little or no conf.
dcDcc in the speedy completion of the
work. and stated that they did moi
look TO the railroad company for theil
pay but to Mr.. VIM. Hill. of Bloom.
/ field. The contractors stated that
4 there appeared TO be no anxiety or
! the part of the company at this time
to effect the speedy completion of tho
road. and that there was Il genera
feeling that very little more worl
would he done before spring. VIII
the force which were at work AT tht
time of orr visit il would require /;
long time to complete the work
Rumors are afoat to the effect tina
the company failed in their ncgotia
lions for the iron, but as to the trutl
4 Of which we are not informed.-Cen
4 terrible citizen.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
FOREIGN.

LoSpoN. Dee. S.--The Times to-
day has leading editorial on Prcsi-
dent Grants message referring TO the
part concerning Spain and Cuba. The
Times says if Spain cannot suppress
the Cuban rebels: if the island must
be half ruined while she holds it il
She will not pnt an end to the institu-
ton which is the main source of the
disturbance. it would be hard TO ex-
pect the United States to let the worl;
Of devastation 60 on unchecked mere
~ out of regard TO the nominal SOW
ereignty Of Spain. Spain is on trial
for the limits of her power to restore
order. and it will be the limit of her
right.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
$50 ~-
TRAM PS.
Sensible Means to be Adopted FOR
Their suppression.


CoLuMUs, O., Dec. S.--A State Con.
vcntion was held here to-day to con
slider the question of tramps that Ill
the country. Various resolution
were adopted looking to plans thai
will remedy this growing evil. il
was recommended that warehouses bt
established in cities and towns for the
reception Of this class, and thus make
them source OF revenue. The pas
sage of laws were recommended by
which magistrates will be empowered
to arrest all such Migrants and commit
them to these warehouses;, and tina
proper authorities should be authoriz
cd to employ persons committed Il
warehouses on the public highways
or at other labor outside of the work
house.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
he OTTUMWA COURIER
wKnNKspAr MoKS1xe, Die. Is, 1875
rrnin Daily Courier Of Dec. sth


Frank Given was buried at two
O'Clock to-day. Tho r. & NJ. Co.
made all necessary arrangements for
the funeral,
The weather is favorable and the hill
sides in good condition for coasting, and
tho usual number Of accidents may conf
IDENTIFY be looked for
The first one Of the season may be cred.
iced to Frank Haslacb, who in company
with some Of his playmates were coastine
IN Court street. II seems that three OF
hnr boys were coming down the sidewalk
on their sleis at rapid rate, Frank In the
head, and when near Meek's corner one oil
the boys spoke to him and told him tc
look out. Frank turned his head around
70 listen TO the boy, and at that time thu
sled strucka horse standing there. Thu
horse either kicked or stepped on the boy'i
face seriously bruising and cutting it,
lie was picked up and carried home insen.
sible. DR.. Douglass was called and dressed
tho wounds. The lad is much better to.
Gay and will recover. r.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
REMEMBER THIS.

Now is the time Of the year for Pneu.
monia, Lung Fever, Coughs, Colds, and
fatal results Of predisposition to Consump.
ton and other Throat and Lung Diseases
BosoHEE's GERMAN SYRUP has been used
in this noighborhood for the past two OF
three years without single failure to cure.
Ii You have not used this medicine your
self, go to your Druggist, j. l.. Taylor &
CO., and ask him Of its wonderful SUCCESS
among his customers. Two doses will re.
licve the worst case. II you have no faith
in any medicine, just bay Sample Bottle Of
Boschee's German Syrup for 10 cents and
try it, Regular size Bottle rs cents. Dent
neglect cough TO save rs cents.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15

To show something of the power
with which the water comes through
the water power canal ii is only nee
cssary TO say that 1t has changed the
current of the river below the mouth
of the canal throwing it against the
shore on the opposite side OF the
river. e
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-12-15
THE WHISKY RING.
New Indictments Mt ~. louis
Gen. RabcOck Didn't Draw
4 Blank.
Letter Of the Grand Jury to
President Grant.

ST. Iorts. Dec. 9.--Thc United
States Grand Jury adjourned to-day
after presenting thirteen new indict-
ments. Although not officially an
there seems to be no doubt
but one of these indictments isagainst
Gen. Babcock. Previous to adjourn
mcnt the following letter. which was
signed by the jurors, was sent TO its
destination
It. $. GRAND jury Room.
ST. Louis, Dec.9.
To L. s. Grant. Washington, u. c..
We. undersigned. late Grand Jul
rors of The Eastern District Of Mis-
souri,, in the discharge Of their sworn
duty, have found it imperative on
them to present to the United States
Court of said District, the names of
many officials and other persons be-
ing connected with the conspiracy to
det'raud the Internal Revenue of the
United States.
As citizens of our common country
sincerely desiring to uphold the hands
of the Chief Executive in securing an
honest collection of the public reye-
nue.. we cannot refrain from thus tes-
iifying TO the moral support which
we have leaned upon as impaired in
your noble instructions to the Sccrc-
iary of the Treasury to 'Let no gull
ty man escape" All good citizens can
contribute their share in aiding the
Government and in sustaining our
administration in its cndeayors to
conduct il with purity and fidelity.
We individually and collectively
tender you our highest considerations
and esteem. and an assurance of our
appreciation of wisdom. patriotism
and independence displayed in direct.
Ing The measures necessary tor detect.
ing and correcting the gigantic frauds
which have so lateiy proved upon tho
public revenue.
1t is asserted on authority of gen.
tleman who has seen dispatch that
Mr.. Henderson tclegraphed to AT
torncy General Pierrepont tonight
stating that hehad no intention to re.
fleet on the President in his summing
mp of the Avery case. and that ht
stands by his speech and has no apol
ogics to make.