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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

There was called meeting Of the City Coun'
Gil last night.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
This Board met ct 7:45 O'clock, with SIX
members present ,
A communication was read from the Mayor
conveuing the Council, to consider the Dill ioI
funding the city debt, and urging prompt anu
final action thereon.
The bill being taken up, :, 49,,
Mr. Armstrong moved to fill the blank win
Sl55, which was carricd-ayes 4, noes 2 -,
The bill, as amended, was then pui upon Tvs
Massage and lost-aves 4, noes ., mot cnar'ef
majority.) .h,v,te
MIR. Smoot moved to reconsider tno soss' =.
MIR. Armstrong opposed the mo1'ou anu "''
tackled the bill in violent terms. c,u,,oo
Mi Raid favored committee OF conference
h., uhioh tbc views of the two boards might De
b,rmon;zsd. The bill did not suit bin exactly,
hut he was willing to yield to the superior WIS
dom Of others.
Mr., Strauss was surprised at the opposition
to the bill. He regarded it as the only saliva
ton for the city, and hoped that every member
would vote for reconsideration.
MIR. Armstrong again expressed his opposl-
ton to the bill.
CsI. Reid did not sec why Mr. Armstrong
objected to a committee OF conference.
Mr.. Armstrong said that the bill was not ma
.ured, and 4 committee OF conference was not
now in order. lie proceeded al length to again
state his objections TO the bill.
The motion to reconsider was caIried-ayes
5, noes |.
(Mr. O'NcaI here catered tha chamber.
The vote was then again taxed on the
passage of the bill, resu|tirg-lyas 6, noes l..
So the bill was passed
The Board then took recess, aud, upon re-
assembling, the bill was received back from the
Common Council With lormar actlon adhered
to, and a request for committee OF conference,
which was agreed to, and hlc>s:a. Strauss aud
Armstrong appointed Oh il2 part OF THIS
Board.
Sundry matters OF unos importance were
then disposed OF.
After time, the r1part 81 the c1mnttcc OF
conference, filing tho blank with Sl.75 |A' re-
ceived.
Nlr. Armstrong opposed the adoption" u the
report I'm
The rannr5 WAS ,h9n ayr ri to. and the hlll
passed--aycs ), noes ,.
Mr.. Strauss lnovcd 10 adjourn.
Mr.. O'Ncal rlovru 20 reconsider the former
action of the toar:i 90 the Sun Enrinc mitter.
He said he Gi 80 IL: The PURPOSE OF allowing
Mr.. Latham, the President Of tn, Company,
and member Of the other Board. 10 ba heard.
This he regarded IS only an art of Justice and
courtesy.
Mr.. Strauss refused to withdraw his motion
RI adionro. and it. WAS uut aud LOST.
Nj O'Nc,rs motion To reconsider WAS then
carried AID.
On motion Of Mr.. S.n,nt, t!n, R,,ra, at 925
o'clock adjourned.
couuo1 co,,,cu,
nv n~...:, 49,. =. ..u,, ..,.;or
a. nS G is. n.uu h,m;M, ,sa;,oi mill that
o:2V lasS evG:'E, 'si1S "n,'v ,,I, G,s act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

vYTAsuINGTON. CINCINNATI AND
W ~. LOUIS RAILROAD.
10 al whom i! mMy concern: lake notice,
that a. tho January term, 1878, OF the County
Court 70, the county Of alexandria, State OF Viz
rins, motion will be made in open Court for
the appointment of commissioners TO ascertain a
Just comper sation 10 the owners o! land upon
the route Ct the Washington, Cincinnati and
St, Lonis Railroad, within the said county, for
snch Ct sid lands Ms are proposed to be taken
by the ssi,! coup nny for its purposes.
i B. BORST,
dec l3-v4w prcs't W. G. s. ST. Louis K. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

S9s- TEETH, if not kept clean, soou dcci:y.
Young people, remember this. Use de: "
THUkSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOL d
POWDER. It will preserve them through Int 9.
Sold by druggists. 25c per bottle. feb 23-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

ssY-liARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
ticu it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with ]OU-
VEINS NODORL ESS KID GLOW IL
CLEANER. 1t will cleanse them thoroug h'y-
Sold b; druggists 25 cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

The best rcorm in domestic !i!e is without
doubt the Introduction Of DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup. Where it is knnwa 10 more lauGanum
"a oivro 10 the Babies. It sells for % cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

zg CLEANSE TIE SYSTEM and purify the
blood. QUIRK'S IRISH TEA will do this,
and relieve Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Consti.-
patton and all diseases caused by derangoment
of the Stomach or Liver. Sold by Druggists.
Twenty-Five cents per package, making one
quart of medicine e tea cup of which il a dose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
THOS. HOY'S
NEW STOVE STORE

S. w. COR. KING q ST ASAPH SIS.
Having removed into my new store with lHrg"
stock of STOVES of every description and MI
endless variety of TIN WARE and other goods
kept in that line l invite those in want OF sucn
goods to cal! and examine my stock, believing
can satisfy them both in price, kind and quality
Nv fscilties for doing ali kinds Of work, such
as repairing Fire Place Heaters, Par or, DINING
and Spouting, have been greatly enlarged and
improved, enabling me to do such work a. 'hs
HOT AIRFURNACES. for heating churches,
nublic building, IN dwellings, speciality.
All work warranted TO give Satisfaction.
Prices for goods, now work sad repairing rs
low AS tho lowest sop ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Deer. l3.-The mar
ke. is quiet and easy. There IS no cAango 10
noe in Flour Whoat is in good receipt anu
slthough few lots Of choice white anu red SOFA
At 1A3 and 142, the market is really unlmproVc1,
and lao WAS considered s. good prlco Corn Is
ouiot and cosv: 1916 bushels sold a. 81. 81 and
5s for new mixed, 81 for new yoloH, and I'll Tor
old mixed. One lot Of Ryo brought e. no
Osts Teported. Dres:ci Hogs. Poultry, &c
unchanged.
BALT1MonE Dec Is Virginia u.s. Ola. 40
deferred 5! do. consoldsted oSt; 40. "a stries Il
Hncbansod, Whcat-Southern quiet and easier;
Western dull &nd lower; southern reo So w. -
prime 132al45; do. amber ls6alSo 20. w 1 81
arn winter red spot and Dec l4Zt pa San G !n
Fab l46: No. 8 Western winter red LOO. oola
Southern quiet snd castor; Western o9li anu
oenersllv lower: Southern white 53sol 90; ye;-
low 54s62; cd Western mixed spot oia U leSS
Gal: new Western mixed spot 6o; Dec o%aaoI q. ,
Oats quiet and unchanged. Rye quiet ana 1owea
at G3st5 Hay steady; Mary and ana Ter, len ND
Zine l4aSlG. Sugar steady with fair demana
Of eso4 Coffee firm, quiet and unchahgeo'
Whiskey lirmer hold at 81 IL
Nrw yoRK. Dec. l3.-Stocks lower. Money
Go,d 1O3s Flour without decided cnahge
Whest q shade irmer. Corn more steaoy'
FORT or .aLExayv-DKLs, Door. IL
snn rises , 7 Moon sets..... q;
Sum sets.............. ~ High Wstor........ "
ARRIVED.
Or Exnrc,s Baltimore to J Brod9rs 3 20. !,
Schr Mary Jane, Pungoteague. 10 d
Smoot.
SAILED.
StrJWThompson,L eonardtown. by = heea
Str Msttano Nomini, by Broders u 70.
MEMORANDA.
scbr Jane L Newton, honco, at Boston. I'm y IN
Schr ] M Carter, hence for Groton, At Ne'
London 18th.
1InprC nIl SrC0GE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
STOVES AND TINWARE.

SrASSBUFS s. DS0''
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES AND TIN WAEE'
Cor. King and Columbus sts
We have Just received ino supply of Cook
Stoves, Psrlor Stoves and Ranges, wa!cn we
all work entrusted to our caro- at prices to SUIT
The times-such rs Roofing Spouting. Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Place Heaters; Ranges ana
Furnaces Wo solicit tho public patronage.
Communicating entire satisfaction. octo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

LARGE WEDDING.-A large concoursc of
people, including the members CT the Wood
lawn Club and most Of iha surrounding farmer,
wero gathered 1t NJ. Etia, the farm Of Mr..
Samuel Puu.a, u F4irfax un:y, utar 1h's
city, yesterday, 70 witness TIC III .rriaga 1T Miss
Sarah B. Pullman ana Mr.. Jcilr Miller OF
Washington. TN! cCrrmony YEAS pc1formEd by
Rev. w. s. J.py:, an& alter the company had
partakcn Of = ,nc3t bauntcous rtpas, the bridal
couple left i,c n yrih"ra tour, accompanied
by the best wishes acl rnn:r.tuNa'ion: ct their
many llcnia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
AUCTION SALES.
GALE PERSONAL PROPERTY.


SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
By virtue of deed of trust from 0. W. Hundt.
dated December 18th, 1876. and Of record, Inc
undersigned, as trustee therein named. Will oher
for sale BY public suction, on Thu RSOA1,
the 20th day Of Decembe at - M, at the Royal
street front OF the Market Building, tho follow
ing property
ONE HORSE.
TWO SINGLE WAGONS.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
dec lots CHARLES e. STUART.
By +. A. kerbY, Auctioneer,
DY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST,
ID bearing date on the 9Th day of May. 1871
and Of record in the Clerks office Of the Corpo
ration court of the city of Alexsndrs, executed
by VIM Davis and Cathsriao Davis, his wife.
to me, will sell, by public auction, in front OF
the Marke! House, on Royal street. on the
FIFTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1878, at twelve
O'Clock m, all that HOUSE and LOT Of
GROUND, situated on the east side OF Royal
street, at point 207 feet I inches to north OF
Queen street, (moro particularly described III
said deed) upon the following :,
Terms: For 50 much cash as shall BIO neces.
sary to pay the amount due on the debt securea
amounting to about S45. and the costs and ex-
penses of SALE and Of this trust; the residue u
be paid in such manner as the said VIM. DAVIS
and Catha1ine Davis, his wife, may direct
dec SITS JAMES +. CATION, Trustee.
DUBLIC SALE-Hsving leased out the
i Edge Hill Farm. upon which now reside;
will expose at public sale, on the premises, ~
miles south of Alexasdrs. on Hunting CreeH
road on TUESDAY, December Is. 1877, At II
O'Clock, if fair, if not the next fair day, all CT
nv FARMING STOCK, IMPLEMENTS.& SC.
consisting in part IS follows: Horses, Colts;
Cattle, Hogs ,Ploughs, Hal rows, Spring end
other Wagons, Carts aad many other articles
too numerous to MENTION also tho preseAI crop
Terms easy, snd made known on day OF SALE
dec 3-.s ANNIE NJ. JOHNSTON.
By Green & WISE
IResl Estate Agents snd Auctioneersl
C6M MISSIONERS' SALE or A VAIN
~ ABLE SUBURBAN FARM-By virtue
of decree of tho Circuit Court for tho county
of Alexsndrs. Virginia, rendered at us oVeim
Der term, 1871 IN the chaAcery, cause OF Mills
and wife vs.. Beach, trustee, the undersigned,
special commissioners therein named: Will oner
for sale BY public auction, on THURSDAY,
the 10Th day Of November, 1871, IN front Oh lho
| entrance to the Court room. on Fairfax street.
TRACT OF LAND, with tho improvements
| thereon, situate in ssid county OF AleYandris.
Va. ON the north sdo Of tho Middle Turnpike
| road, about II miles from the city, and next ad'
| Joining Ivy Hill Cemetery on the wess contain
ing acres, rood and II perchos' being no"
occupied by J. Dix Mills, osq.
! Terms of Sale: Six hundred dollars III cash,
| and the residue in two equal in:talments at SIX
| and twelve months, respectively Loon INC uag
of sale, with interest Bonds Of tue purchaser
to BIO taken for the deferred payments, and to DO
secured by lien on me property: ,,
S. CHAPMAN NEALE ! CONS.
msy- The abovo sale hes bacn postponed till
SATURDAY, Dec. Is. 1877. nov 2o-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

aay-ruE CORNER" s. w. OF KING AND
Fairfax streots, DEALHAMS. il the only
Mace to buy FIRST GLASS MERCHANT
TAILORS CLOTHING ready made.
First Glass Dress Suits $50, $25, $50, &c.
Business Suits, S.. So So So, So, $40, Sl2, Sl5,
SIG SO, sc.
Overcosts CT Finest Imported Beaver, Satin
Linoi, $40.
DO. Cut Beaver, both sides visible, S25.
French Worsted $27.
Beavers S19, SIS, S12, $40 and So.
Finest Fronch Broad Cloth Coats Satin lined,
$50 and down to s..
Diagonal Cost and Yes. Of Finest Fronch
Worsted $25 down to S., &c.
In FINE CLOTHING you can ssvc 3'1 per
cent and got them equal in all respects to mer'
chant taiors', and my CHEAP CLOTHING
is tho cheapest in the market.
S. DEALHAM,
Entr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

AMERICAN Coal WuARF.-Thc Committee
oa Public Property, Of the City Couocll, met
last night at the AUDITORS Office, and awarded
the contracts for furnishing material, Tor the
repairs to the American coal wharf. The con-
tract for piles was awarded 70 ID. &. Alexander,
Of Ncabsco, and that for timber, to Lebrako u
Pollock Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

HE BURNED STEAMER The long boat LII.
lie Gray arrived here this moraing with por-
ton of the cargo which was saved from the
burning steamer Price William! She reports
that the hull Of the steamer Is IN good condi'
ton. ard the loss not SO great as at tlrst report
cd. The cause OF the spread of tho flames Is
said to have been that the engine house was
covered with hoop?oles aud tho fire could not
be rcachcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

rOR SALE-FIVE SHARES or STOCA
II IN THE GERMAN BANKING COM
PANY; also ono ONCE OF counting 'o'N'
DESK. ,.oa;oa hox 1os
dec lQ-St Apply W pqSsVin@S WA 1'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

E4gAMERICAN Wines But few persons are
aware of The great amount of Grapes raised IN
New Jels ey. Alfred Spcer is known to % tie
largest Wine grower cast Of the Rocky Noun
tsins. His Port Grape Wine is the best and is
considered by physicians and chemists as the
best wine to be procured. dec lo-ot'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

STEAMER CITY OF WASHINGTON The ferry
steamer City OF Washington which has been
lying at the ship yard for some time past, un'
dersclng repairs, was carried up to Washington
yesterday, where the pai1tiog OF her saloons
will BE- finished. The boat will be much I'M
proved in appearance and comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

LAUNCH AND ACCIDENT. The Wa: hios'oh
Republican, says: r,s, csntain
1.-THE schooner +. st. Clair Edwatns, osI.", IS
1,oland which WAS washed on u street wharf
durng the ffeshet Sunday, the ID instant. was ~
lunch sd at 430 o'clock yesterday afternoon IN
the Of about five hundred Ie,sGP9 stom
rbse, after cheer rent the air. and tug boats IN
the river benored the occasion by blowing teer
whistles The launching WAS not as sucGe an'v -,
however, IS was desired. As she p9sse1 uo wv
ihe WAYS they broke on her starboard sac, Dn'
out into the stream at rapid rate Of sp a;t
VILLAIN she struck her starn on the. port sloe w.tn
",e,, force against the Big rock about one nun bG
SSred Yards from shore When she struck tae
ROCK several feet out 10 OF hss eek
trhe strikinq wa, with such force as to be hesru
at tbs coal wharves above Potomsc street; IL u !;
not known what damage ha vessel far tbr
nurnose of sscertsiuing what injuries II any Eli
recaiyed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

TO CHRISTMAS ADVERTISERS. The holiday
season is now rapidly approaching, and the
people generally are beginning to look around
for the cheapest aud best places to purchase
their Christmas presents aud supplies. 10
doing this the very first place to which they
naturally look for Information is IN the adVer-
tisog columns Of the Gazette, and merchants
who have holiday articles for sale should see
that their wares arc duly noted there. IA word
TO the wise is sufficient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

AK, Frothingham & Go: nave DC" W. TOT
ann wars stock brokers and bankers 10 New
Way H9aps S ~ 10 wall street. They have reputa
Inn ", far integrity and aslutenes 10 all matters
tlUn ,ot - SOCK specuIatious, which commeuds
them to the confidence OF those wi" Their weekly
pgnfinse; Report gives very full information
ond il sent free to applicants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

FEATHER PkoBABIITrIEs.- Var OePau
ment, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Hasa
tsqton, d. g., Dec. Is. lS77-lO:3O a. -
For the Middle State 8, falling barometer, IN
creasiDg southeast to southwest wiods; warner
partly cloudy or cloudy weather, and IN tue
northern portion rain aud snow ere probabli,,
followed ty risiog barometer, west to north
winds, colder and clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

ROBBERY. Some 10 N II tramps entered tho
store Of Mr.. John Iroth, 1t AccotInk, ycster.
day, and helped themselves to all they could
carry away. The thieves were afterwards
chased and one Of them captured. Parties are
still out huutiDg ljr the othcis, aud 1t Ia be-
Ievcd thar they wi! b. o7crtaken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

NJ. ?. CHTRCH.-R9v. ". K. Graham, INC
talented young pastor Of the Methodist Protes
tant Church, will. by request Of many admirers
preach sermon next Sunday from the text:
"Yc mcu Of Athens, | pcrcelg: nat 10 all
things ye are too superstlious. For - passed
by, and behcl your dcvoious, | found AN altar
with this inscription, 10 the unkuoWo dod.
Whom therefore yo iguorantly Worship, him
dnclarn min you " Acts l7-22 aud %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

GOTTEN OFF.-rbe schooner ). n ana ~, H. ~.
aan 9 grounded on the bar in tho cut, near ar
snfieieutly yesterday to admit of her bel %.
. towSd off, She proceeded down stream as tar
es tbe Long Bridge where she hove to aoa "a
as aSo Ioe On board that portion Of her cargo OF
w ohio she was relieved 10 order to get her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
CITY COUNCIL.

There was a called meeting Of the City Coun
Gil last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

PORT or .4LExI.N:DksAd, DECD "a. ID
Sun rises......~..... 8 Moon seIs ,,.' 4 M)
Snn sets...... 4 AZ High Wstor........ y W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

HEAVY FREIdHTs. Mention has been here
tolore made of the heavy lreights Oh the river
steamers. Last night the steamer John w.
Thompson brought up nearly four thousand
bushels of grain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY. The reeu lar
monthly meeting Of the Columbia Steam Fire
Eogine Company vas hcll last night @ilh Nj.
Mclean, President, and l1oudoun Campbell
Secretary pro tcln.
Two ncw members were elected.
All the members were directed to appear al
the annual meeting in January in full un'iorm.
Several matters Of routine business we're dis
posed Of and the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

ARRIVED.
Str Exp1c,s, Baltimore, to Brodsrs q 70 &c n
Schr Mary Jane, Pungoteague. 10 d IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

NEW YORK, Dec l3-Stocks lower, Money
6, Gold 1O3s Flour without decided Gna"se
1uhnat - shade Grmer. Corn more steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13

LEcruRE.-Ray. &. H. Grftin will lcctur c
10 the NJ. h. Church to morrow night at 1870
subject. "The Geography Of the State OF
Marimony.' The New York press speak in
glowing tcruls OF this lecture.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23
DOUBLE MURDER.

At about o'clock yesterday morning a
desperate encounter took place in little hut
in Chinatown, between two celestials named
respectively All Flung and All Quong, who
were partners in the wood business, but be-
tween whom no good feeling had existed for
a long time past At the hour stated All
Func went out of the hut and neglected to
close the door, when All Quong, who was still
in bed. cried out to him, Why don't you
shut the door, d-n YOU" All Fung replied
- If YOU want the door closed get up and
close it Yourself" All Quong rose from bis
bunk and proceeded to fasten the door in a
manner to preclude his partner from entering
again, unless by forcible means. In a short
while All Fung returned and, finding that he
could gain no admittance in peaceful man
ner, proceeded to kick the door in with pair
of No. Il boots, and the feat was successfully
accomplished in a remarkably short space of
time. After an entrance to the hut was eff
fected All Fung drew large butcher knife,
about twelve inches long, and began to slash
around in a fearfully reckless manner. With
the intention of disarming All FUng, All
Quong commenced to Cripple with him, end
in doing so received fatal stab in the right
side. The wounded nan, momentarily en-
dowed with supernatural strength, threw his
antagonist upon the floor, wrenched the knife
from him and stabbed him in the abdomen.
Both of the wounds are necessarily fatal, and
before the Christmas chimes ring in the hap
piest day of the year, both of these murder
Gus Chinamen Will be hobnobbing with the
denizens of an unknown world
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23

How WE CATCH IT,-Among the many
stories of American victimization the follow
ing is as pointed as any e: A writer in pop
uIar London weekly says: - was lately
buying bag at a very well known west end
shop, when a well-dressed lady and gentle
man came in. [ heard the proprietor say to
the shopman, They are Americans put on
ten per cent He adds 4, for one, sha'
never buy anything there again 1t is a
pity he could not have given the name of the
shop.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23

Christmas literature is beginning to crop
out. There is always more or less romance
about it, How natural, then, that the Saz-
cracker, himself should come to the surface
with his sprig of mendacious holly. Hear
him: There is talk of getting up a grand
masquerade ball for the benefit of the Austin
Reading Club, to take place next month, at
international Hall. A very affecting Incl
dent is related in connection with the last
masquerade ball given in this town. A
young lady who attended had taken great
pains to secure a perfect disguise, in which
object she thought she had succeeded. She
wore short-skirted costume of page of the
court of King some body or other and false
hair, and her face was closely hidden by a
mask Unfortunately for this young lady
she possessed pair of - climbs" we be-
lieve is the polite name, that were conspicuous
for their attenuation and lack of symmetry,
which fact was well-known to many of her
friends and which led to the detection of her
identity. During the evening she was ap-
preached by a gentleman in a green domino,
who saluted her with: Good evening Miss
--," calling her by name Astonished
at being discovered, the lady sale: "Why,
how is it possible that you know me! l
thought my disguise was perfect. ooh,
knew you by your legs" returned the dom
mo. Great Heavens exclaimed the lady,
with half suppressed shrek, care they as
as that! If that young lady attends the mas
querade this year she will 60 as a lady in
waiting to Queen Elisabeth and will wear a
train sixteen feet long and anchored down
with a battery-stamp.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-12-23
SHOOTING AT BODIE-AN OLD CAR
SONITE IN TROUBLE.

From passenger by the southern stage last
evening we learn that on Thursday night, the
Goth instant, shooting affray took place at
Bodie between man named John Wheeler,
who recently had shooting scrape with
Spaniard and J. l.. Blethen, an old and re-
spected citizen of Carson. The circumstances
connected with this trouble are as follows:
Mr. Blethen had located town lo5 upon his
arrival at Dodie, and when that piece of
ground proved to be of some value, this man
Wheeler, who assumes the prerogative of
abridgng other mems ri9h,s, wanted 10 jump
Mr.. BleShens lot On Thursday Mr. Blethen
proceeded to put fence around the ground
and completed the work before nightfan At
about 10 o'clock that night Wheeler came
around with team for the purpose of haul
ing the fence away. Blethen was upon the
spot and told Wheeler to desist from his pur-
pose, but the latter told him to go to Tophet,
and kept at work destroying Blethen's prop
city, when he fred upon the intruder. The
fire was returned by Wheeler, and before
either were hit by the erring balls of their
firearms they were taken into custody. When
the stage left on Friday, their trial was going
on at Eodie Result of same has not been
learned vet