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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
VIA fIILH. UN$IONS
The ii.c stcaTinr


CHAKLUTTE VANDERBILT,
Captain Charles Entwislc, will, until further
notice, make t:i-weekly trips lown the Potomac,
leaving licco's wharf, foJt Of Prince ST., MON.
DAYS and FRIDAYS, II 5 - o'clock y. NJ;
returning about 5 0c(oci: J.. Ill. Tickets - c!&.;
children half price.
SATURDAYS Tho steamer will g to pINhY
POINT anI POINT LOOKOUT, leaving
Prince street whsri g. . =. IN. returning Mon
day about $50 o'clock p. III. Tickets Sl.JO
round trip For ststcrooms aHd berths enquire
on board. Il BRASS BAND will go on tho
Piney Point trip. The steamer can be chartered
for excursions. ROBERT P0RTNER,
ia %6-tf Pres. Pioneer Steamboat Go.
WOE FOE ptNEY POINT, FORT MON
AZ ROE. NORFOLK AND THE CAP ES.
The splendid steamer JANE MO5ELEY will
resume her SATURDAY NIGHT TRIPS 10
the above points, commencing SATU HDA9
EVENING, the 10Th instant, at $50 o'clock :;
returning viii arrive in Alexandria ahou! 0.3U
q. IT. Monday.
Fsro--Kound trip 20 i'incy Point s.; to ri!
other points 81 Call and secure q stsLeroom
Ior this delightful trip.
Geo! Caterer employed. Piano on board.
SAM'l.. BACON, Prcs't.
je2l +. 4. EHED, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sENo! WILL Nor LEAVE THE CITY,
Times elsewhere being no better than here:
have reconsdored my resolution and dotermin'
ed TO stay, fer which purpose hH"o rented tho
well known stand OF the late Robe7. l.. Wood,
southwest corner OF King and Fairfax streets
to begin there next August. Meanwhile ! vii!
close out my entire inc Stock of Clothing and
Gents Furnishings, comprising nico Paid
Cassilner Suits al 50; Suits Of Ill Llncn Goods
So 50; Goats sll Linen IS cents; Parts al Linen
- conts, Sc, SC, without rosorve. Therefore,
ali persons desiring to procure bargains will do
we'll TO give us S call.
my3 s. DEALHAM, 81 King street
Gs5- LOOK LOOK I'VE have had seat us
from largo retailer in Now York city guile q
lot of LADIES BOOTS which are = little out
Of style Thoy will be sold al about one fourth
of their cost. Asl: for job lot 1t
my Is WADDEl'S, "A hing ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

ssy.A CARDIFF all who are suffering from
tho errors ant! inAisccotioas Of youth, nervous
weakness, carly decay, loss Of manhood, Sc, l
will send q recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This grca! remedy WAS discovered
by 4 missionary in South America. Send Z
selfaddressod envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH L
INMAN, Station d, Bb!o House, New York
city. trb G-co&wbm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
TOR MOUNT NEREON.

STEAMER MARY WASEINGTON
Daily trips, leaving tho wharf, foot Of Prince
street. II 10 Il. n. Csfriages are in waiting al
Noun: Vernon Springs wharf 10 take Fi.i!or5
pleasant ride OF one mile and g hsit through y
beautiful grove t. tho mansion door. Bound
trip, including admission 10 grounds, carriage
fare, &C., ST.
CHEAP CHILDREN'S TRIP.
Children will bG taken on Saturdays for II cts
Adults 25c Round trip. SLOWING the privilege
o. landing and waiting the boats ret.lrn at any
Of hcr whsrvcs.
Tickets will en:iIie Inc holders to stop over Vt
Ike usual landings until the return trip Of the
boat good only on Saturdays. Children mus.
in al cases be accompanied by their parents Or
some adult friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
SUMMERS ssES4sEsi'&.

VISITORS TO TIE MOUNTAINS OF
Y VIRGINIA
during tno season % 1871 viii fnd ~
THE ORKNEY STRINGS,
Shenandoah county, VI, t".. ie mics from the
Baltimore .na Ohio Railroad, :. HI Ja'.:&"n.
\ SUM y III RESORT.
whi.i: f ne mUuntHi;l air and scenery, ainirAbIt
Ard extensive hotel accommodations, and va
riety Of gay amuGemonls render truly dcIah tiul
wEilo the humorous mineral epri: g. which are
shown both By mna!ysis and tt" wonderful cures
thry have wrought IL nc the
BEST VI N ERAL WATERS OF
AMERICA,
offer TO inva:ils suffering with "hrn%i;' ':~a:scS
remedies Ct unsurpassed utility and power, For
Spriugs' pamphic. apply a. lead y !'r"*.
drug store, in AIeXan.:::.. ar "Tla t.
). EENNE, Manager,
ir Il-lm Orkney Springs
pOARDING-fcr% desiring - healthy
ID and pleasant momrtan h"niG Tor tic :uEl-
mcr can be accommodated wILrin walking dis
tSi.co Of tho White Post, where tIcr" Aro
churches and pogtcllicc. Address Il. >. AZ,
White Post Clarke county, W. Ia:o
rAEi,lN'S SPRING
This well known RESORT FDE EiCN ICS
is now open for The reception OF Sunday schools
and Other Church pArticS. Apply g.
jel6-.o2w l.: Il. llAFEHhk. ". " q. dn"h..
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NAlsi,lN' ) Z K J. n @ :
g;ksss SALE. Oh. sEz1sT'.

ETGE KENT--'Ihat disi1aJlo STORE Hnd
MI cHcci!Ant cellar, i: siuriir, VITA gas ard
water. NH being loaa:o,l directly oppo:to the
Market Building. is ono Of the best places tor
business in tho city. In the r.r 0. the !oL there
il n good brick stable, both buildings being
co, cred with slate. This Gntirn property VIII
he let 10 good tcEan: ~ " very moderate price,
II no barr.in is Consumma.cd before thellih day
OF July, ISL, it will at 10 o'clock on tnat day,
in front OF the promises, ba rented by pubic
auction to the highcs. responsible bidder.
For particulars, enquire OF
j. Sow .jNO. i. j;iLL, Ag3n!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

THE STEAMBOAT MAHI WASHING
TON can be chartered for Excursions by ap-
plying on board - p. Ii. TROTu, rro:ldcn:
Of The Company. or IL &c. SlA1 M ~ Gis, ~
his Insurance. oiii.o - anI % King s.ro0t. j. III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

re- The regular monthly meeting Of tho
Hydrsuhou S. f. 4. Go. will DO held to-nor-
row Cruesduy) night, At 8 o'clock.
~ John LANEuN, Sec y.
YSlRST NATL. BANK ALEXANDRIA \,
T. Alexandria, Va, July 2. 1871.
July Alb bsng legal holiday, this Bank viii
be closed. CHaS n hoofr'
iy 2.3t Cashier'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
DEATH OF A NATIVE ALEXAN DRIAN.-Iht


DEATH OF \ NATIVE ALEXAN DRlAS.-lhc
New York Herald saws -
81 Nr;jl;.r, N,wton Adams. farm
,' ~ ooai S,,r. WnHsnl NJ ST ,Jaso. Cuba,
~ vii / no,yn ard wealthy merchant OF this
anu H,', ,' "I J;,j m hard the Steamship
n.y. n.y. ~ ''' V'w ynrt ph;Ie m tho passage
EHy o. ,"s ~" ,I,; ~" no~t u.s. i,krn off thai
''"'" 'i"''"I ~ 5 - TO-, ,c;}l IN Iorwaria ii
F's>ri yESIr!'Iy' ""u " 10; ;y,o W." rho a.
10 N''"'S''' 'o''' , e" 'o u. AIsv,r3r, Y,
"'S" WAY oI har;nn ,;nri in ,hat Mace sinrs
as ''' i ...nirrr, c,otury III, father
81" I TI.,',.;. t1,,,s Wrst InIin merchant
"'I '',,>,| ,'. .;.,cr ~ ,h,. celebrated
49,. "'' "r,''I 'ln Tnnnas Nrwior WIN s,w
,".'";,h, vr,rs n an,;yn service, After the
'',i ;h H.: r"r,.T,s vnt;ry Adams was s.ut f.
, . ~, LIZ c,t Iw l,rayrtr y Faster (ar
,rari iIn;,nI States S,.ratnr) At Norwich. Cnan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

L,lGURED LAWNS and DRESS LINENS.
l. Monday, June 18th, 1877.
We receive to-day another large lot Of choice
styles Figured Lawns; also Dross Linens for
suits very cheap Tarletons. in sll colors, and
Swiss Musina, ri al! prices.
ID. +. BRASHEAR,
L. b. HoomeE. No. l09 King street..
je?5 Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
AUCTION BALES.

TYR JUSTICES SALE OF VALUABLE
& REAL ESTATE IN STAFFORD CO.,
VA.--By virtue Of Il deed Of trust executed by
Henry G.. Lee and Sally j. Lee, his wife to the
undersigned, bearing daLe April l2:h, 1916, te
secure to Philip A. Dsrneille the pa ment OF
the sum OF S. 0Oo with all interest thereon. and
Gully recorded in the land records Of Stafford
county, Virgins, and at the written request of
the parties secured thereby, We will on WE'D
NESDhI, the 18th day Of July, 1877. st II NJ.
Of that day, offer for sale by public auction, on
the promises. tho property conveyed by the
deei aforesaid, 10 wit: Il CERTAIN TRACT
| or PARCEL OF LAND, situate lying and be-.
ing in the county Of Stafford. in the State Of
Virginia. On the Potomac river, being bounded
by said river on Tho east, by Aquis crock and
Boys branch on the west, on the south by the
land oi :. Lee, aud Oh the north by the land OF
John Lee, coat: ming hy survey 81 acres, and
z roods, being tho same land that was derived
by Tic said Henry G. Lee under the will Of the
late A. II. Fiizhugh, Of Fairfax county, Va.
and being part ofa larger tract called ARK
ndnle," together with al the rights of fishery
on beth sides Of tho Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac +. r., and about two miles below
Richland station
Terms: One third q: The purchase money and
tie expenses Of sale in cash; the residue in notes
II tha purchaser 1T six, twelve and eighteen
months. equal in:talmcn.s, bearing interesttcui!l
day 0tsale. and secured by deed Of trust on
the property SoId. Il deposit Of 800 will DO
CURED Tho purchaser at the time Of sale. Cost
Of coa"cyGncng to be paid by purchaser, and
terms TO be complied with in seven days or the
property 10 be rcscd al t!ln cost Of the default
ing purchaser.
3. LEWIS BLACKBOARD, wn
BENZ. j. DAENEILLE, i'"S'''''
Stafford county, jo 2o-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

Tho marko! opens quiet. with limited receipts.
Flour is uachangol. Wheat is coming in
slowly, and tho quality OF most OF tho olfsrings
is poor s:lcs TO day OF smsll lots ut 10 for in
fericr, and l95 for good old. l5j for damp, and
100 for choice now Corn shows decline; Is
WAS the highest prco paul to-day; offerings OF
7ali bushels. Nothing doing in Rye or Oats.
Country produce dull anal quiet, Wool lc high
CIR on ali qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

TIE AQuEpCCT. The repairs to the Alex
audria Canal Aqucduct have proved mere cx-
lcusive tIau were supposed when they were
commauccd aud the water still remains drawn
of from the structure. Three spans are being
repaired, aud i. is not expected that the water
will be- let in before Wednesday next Mean
time boats ave arriving slowly, VIA Rack Creek
and the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

TUE OCCOQUAN BRIDGE. The committee
having charge Of the Occ>quan bridge matter
met at Fairfax &. II. on Monday last aud
alucndcd the contract sn H. 10 embrace !ul
eupraulc1 lor the durability OF the structure
and the contract, rs amended, now walls Tie
actrp!aucG Of the builders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

lnpoRTASr To NcrERs Tho City Treasurer
is now engaged iE making up his lists OF delin-
uHont tax payers, and among thom are mary
who have not paid their capialion tax. IL shou IL!
be burno in mind thai all those whose names are
returned on the lists AS delinquents. will be absou,
Leiy debsrrcd lrum voting ut lAs Gubornalorial
election in Novomber Thotax cannot be paid at
that time ~ neither the Treasurer nor any
othor official here can receive the taxes alter the
lists are returned to the Auditor of Public Ac-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
T ILLS ADJ USTABLE TREADLE.
ADApTED TO ALLSEW}NG MACHINES.

This Trosde is one Of the greatest improve
nlents Of tho age, as by lis introduction the OBJ
lection to the use OF Sewing Machines j.: obvi-
waited. and instead Of its being; an unhealthy
and lsborious task, condemned by the .ccdics
fruternty and I'M urious 10 thts who work
them. by the use of this attachment tho opera;
ton Of tho machine is positively hcsl.hlul and
pleasant exercise. Several of these Trosdles arc
now in use in our city, and we are permiltcd TO
refer TO those who own them and who aver tina;
thev would not he without TT EN- for the original
cost of tho machine. All orders left at q. G.
Berry's Fancy Store, at tho Mansion House, or
with either Of tho undersigned will be promptly
attended to.
O. A. EWBANK.
Il. B. WHI1TINGTUN.
No persons will DO expected to retain tho sbo1 9
attachments unless they are perfectly salts fed
with heir operation. Ic 2I-G02"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
Nv Harrison & O. Nnsl, AurLioncnrs

10y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE
As Corporation Court Of the city OF Alexan.
dria entered On the 5!h day Of April, 1871, IN
the mslter Of James h. Bggs. an insane person.
TIE undersigned will, Oh the NINTH DAY or
JULY, 1877, proceed to sell, before tho front
door or tho Court House, on Fairfax street, III
tho city Of Alexandria, by public suction, Cor
cash, the following described real estate, belong
ing to the estate Of said James II. Biggs: A
LOT OF GROUND, with ERAME HOUSE
thereon, on the Yves: sido OF Alfred street, and
fronting thereon II fee! inches, moro or less.
by 123 feet inches deep, between Cameron and
Queen streets. Purchaser to pay the cost
convoyGncing.
ie9-Ls JHMhS ii. STEUART, Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
NEW SUMMER DRESS GOODS-J UST
~ IN SEASON.

NJ EW SU MMEk DKESS GOUDS-J UNI
~ IN SEASON.
Monday, July I'd, 1877.
Wo received to-day and havein store choice
line of Summer Dress Goods, and Offer them AT
extra low prices, viz:
Yard wide Dress Linen at Zoe.
Do. Extra Good do. ut 25c.
Pacific Lawns. very pretty, al iOc.
Plain White French Organdics.
Checked do, very desirable.
French Organdies with rich bordering.
White, Figured and Dotted Muslins.
White, Blue and Pink Tsretans a. 2O1.
Black Trimming and Lining Silk, yard WIDE
5Oc.
White Corded Piqua aud Muslins e! Zoe, to-
gether with other cheap goods.
u. F. BRASHEAR,
II. B. Hoomes. 20. l09 King street,
iy2 Alexandria, Va.
NOTICE-In pursuance of the authority
IN vested in us by resolution adopted st
meeting Of ths bordholdors Of tho Washington
ard Ohio Railroad Co. held in tho city OF Alex
sndris, Va, on tho l4.h day Of Juno 49,, We
hereby request all tho RONDHOLDEKS or
TIE WASHINGTON AND OHIO RAIL-
ROAD 60. TO IA eot at tho office Of tho company,
in tho city of Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY,
the 9th day CT July, 1877, q! j. m:
s. &. NEALE,
A. +. ADDISON,
w. j. BOOTuE.
&c. ONEAL,
jy2-td II. STRAUSS, Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

The total popular subscription in this country
to tho four per cent loan reported up to Satur-
days date WAS 81, Ia, 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

sa5- TEETH, if not kept clean, s1on decay.
Young people, remember this. Use daily
THURSTONS IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. 1t will preserve them through life.
Sold ~ druggists. 25c per bottle feb 25-ly
sarHARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
tice it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with JCU:
VEINS NODORLESS KID GLOVE
CLEAN ER. 1t will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold By druggists. % cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

ORDENLY.-UOnSlGCrabI dlSturDAArO Was
created about nine Q clock last blight by cries
for the polite, coming from restaurant on
King street, between st. Asaph aud Washing
too. Several meu who were inside the
house had become engaged in 4 general row
and two or three received bloody heads during
the melee. When the police arrived the doors
were locked aui adnlittauce was refused TO ali.
The matter Was brought to the attention OF the
grand jury 10 day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

New YORK, July 2.-Stocks strong sud
highar. Money l1h2. Gold 1853, Flour quiet
and Erm Wheat firm. Corn IL shade better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02


rouropAqloN CoUEr-,l,dgs T.. AZ. Locs
-. Tho oronJ iu,v consisting Of Jas.
r|'S''''"| Nv ~ Er,on < S,v;il;or
rhOS. Dwycr, ". E!ythc; y. ~. Il, r'eia' g. -. l.
n'nmp ,. n"an' y; ~ " H ,"y:I t. Dyson
W. ", ~ y v;nnnr, ! ~ Sherwood and T. l..
,,,,i, m1., S,rorn and retired 10 their room
,.I 49,. .i,nr. ,;,,n rcturnel indictments
'"'' ii.,Lar. rrnUn i'or brrninr : dwelling
'-A'!''; 1, ~ ,,;nh, ,oi Snx,ng WRIGHT, for
nn"sE IT, '"' ''A"''
'"Ti; ;'a ,.,.,r1 ;,rv tho, syaio rr,ir,d
wv w.. I1' '' !; ~, IF W.s,naton u C. was
inl1S' ~ 'ron';.n NJ thr hr NJ this
w. S''"''''' W '''0'''' ''
'" ~ I.gr., q, ", y y Wilmer e. Co.:
=, ,I,ar,'r .A''io ,rror ovarrnl.l and dctrnda,i
'.i I','''t - - nnsun- Within "a J.vs
''I InLu TonS"r T. pincr in chanccrv:
. p.,. ','''I iar;'n, .oI 4 II D,r,n (irI
- ~ -. oN'O'o "'iN AZ
''I'' P'''lon'. i r,,,vr;.,t rl,ru
Nuuir'on"ra,'h w. oeA'us " .s"s' W., ,,n;
tcutlary.
The grand Jury returned the ioll0Sipg SdGl
tlopal indictments -
G,nrnn S;;roros hrrci.rv. p,tcr D,,iv mali
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

Baltimore snl Ohio shares wore Grmer in Bal
ti,nore on Saturday, leo shares selling at %. q!
I:ts93i, closing li-m, with tho latter price bid
and 81 asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

BALTIMORE, July 4--Virginia Gs, OLD, =;
doierrcd A.; DO couSoilal,d 7Gs do. 81 series
Cotton quio. and firm; mdd!ing III Flour
stoaly. firm and quiet Howard 81. and West II
Super 4 51aS5 y do. Extra 6 5hS7 gu; DO.
Family 25sS9 so; City Mills Super h)aS5;
do. Extra GsSS; do. Rio brands So; do. family
$40 60. Wheat firm, with an active enquiry /;
Southern red old l95al9S; do. new l7Oal90; do.
ambor old 2O5 do. white new 17Osl90; Penns
rcd old 1915 No. Western winter red new 'Iu-
Iy delivery l40; do. August l"SslS9 Corn
Southern QUOT and lower; Western quiet and
firm Southern white q; do yellow G;; West n
mixed spot hSt; July 5sS; Aug 60; SeptGl bid ;
steamer 65i Oats quiet and stesdy; Southern
Prime .l5s4s; Western while 46al7 do. mixed Al
a45; Pcnnn 17aiS Rye dull; prime -. Hay
stcady Maryland and Pcnna prime l4a$l5.
Sugar active and firm at IL. Colfee steady
Rio cargoos l7a204; jobhing l7s24. Whiskoy
quiet and lower At = Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

PEEsoNAI..-W learn with unclgucd pleas
urc that Mr.. Alexander Hunter, Of Alexandria,
Virsinia, is mentioned as prominent canul-
date Tor the Legislature lrom that county, with
the chances largely iu his favor. Mr.. Hunter
Is j prominent young gentleman of high NOR
al and intellectual standard and one of the clev-
crest writer's for the press in the State Of VIr-
cinia, aud would reflect credit upon the county,
if chcseu to represent It in the Legislature
WuShiagtoM Telegram.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

yruR REET,.-rho THREE STORY BRICK
q DWELLING HOUSE, Oh Cannon street.,
adjoining the s!r-ccf ". 4. Johnsnn: Apply to
III s. g. ERENI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02
| offer for s,la
500 BARRELS OF FISH,
(Inp,nricj,u

L
500 BARRELS OF FISH,
Comprising
Family Roe Potomac Herring in hbla ~ do.
Bay Island Labrador and Boone Bay Split
Herring.
Newfoundland Esoan1 ana Spit Herring.
Call carly and buy cheap.
SAM'L J. REED,
jy2 No. II s. Fairfax st Alexandra
BUILDERS HARD WARE, PATENT
I'D DOOR BELlIS, Sc.
We have received Is lsrga supply ri Builders
Hardware, which WAS purchased ~. very low
AyureS snd will be sold ut a small advAnc'.
SAKGENTS PATENT DOOR BELl.S-A
nieo article that can be put up without addition
al expense over The cost Of bell. Prlco worry low.
To reduce stock wo will oi1r great ln!ucol'
mcnLs ~ purchasers Of goods i'll our line stock
complete. Call and examine at - King street,
corner Of Royal.
jeS 80 }. r. CRElGllrON " son.
LeERSONA I.--l'artics having claims against
L or indebted tn tho lato Gil kLES +.
HARMON, Attorney 81 Law, OF Washington,
d. c., will please communicate with his WIDOW
Mrs. T.. X. r. HARMON, lG0l 18Th ST, n. W.,
or hor Attorney, MILLS DEAN, 1IS la. ave,
Washington, u. &. 10 20-eo-|
" CRCQUET SETS!
Second lot just received, ranging in price
lroll 81 TO $40 per set. w
my IS {. Z. bENkl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

11OH RENr.-rne STORE ROOM on me
= northeast cornor { King snd Union streets
the best location iii The city for grocery and
liquor store Apply g. this Office ~ !5-!t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

y7OH RENT.-A DESIRABLE BRICK
& DWELLING, No Isl King street, with :
large garden attached. containing : variety oi
fruit Apply to
NY S-cDtf HnoohLIN - '-l111.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-02

The Commissioner of the Revenue and City
Treasurer were before tina Grand .Iurr to-day
under tho new revenue law, Int testified thaI
they knew Of no infrsctions thereof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-17
NalloWrll local Ntms.

Scholars in our public schools will now enjoy a
vacation of three weeks, or until the l0Lh of De-
cember, the commencement of the winter term.
Examinations closed on Friday to the satisfaction
of all concerned.
The new chimney under process oc const;uc-
ton by the IIallowell Granite Company on the
premises near the railroad station, is nearly COM
pleted. 1t rises sixty feet from the foundat ion,
and is a massive and thorough built structure.
New steam works are TO be placed in position m-
mediately, to complete the improvements project
ed.
Mild southeast winds, with occasional brilliant
sunshine alternating with gentle autumnal show
ers. may designate substa ntially the weather de-
velopements of the past week. No objection TO a
continuances of this Indian summer term
An almost unprecedented amount of shingles
have been laid in various portions of our city dur
ing the past few weeks. Almost everybody im-
proves thi favorable time, when material and la
Dor are reasonable, to give their roofs new
dressing before the SHOWS of winter come on.
big lnjn," " 18th war paint and feathers, came
into town the other evening, with a startling war
whoop; and after settling preliminaries proceeded
to sell his medicines for the Of all the diseases
to which flesh is heir; making specially of rheu-
matte, neuralgia and catarrhal difficulties. lie
made business lively for an hour or so, and then
departed TO his quiet hunting grounds in some
other part of this great and glorious nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-17
A FIGHT WITH A MURDERER.
A Desperate Struggle by the Officers to
Secure Ills Arrest.

ST. LOUIS, November l6. Between ten and
eleven o'clock this morning two men went into the
pawn shop of Ed Wright, No. 3l4 Vine street, to
redeem vallse pawned there last August. One
was recognized As Frank Rande, who killed two
men and wounded another at ST. Elmo, H., last
August A policeman was sent for and officers
White and lllfieran responded. White seized
Rsnde, who Immediately drew q revolver and shot
him in the thigh, severing the femors artery.
Hetisgmsn struck at Rande with billet and seiz-
ed his pistol arm. struggle ensured, during
which Randes pistol was discharged and wound
ed him IN the leg.
Wright, meantime, armed himself and COM
manded kande and his companion named Morrl-
son, to stand still or he would blow their brains
out. Morrison obeyed. Wright's clerk then shot
Rande fiom behind the counter, hitting him in the
body, which, with several blows Oh the head by
Hetieran, with pistol, te lied the murderer to the
floor, and he was secured. White was then found
TO bleeding very copiOusly and taken home, and
Rande was al6 dangerously wounded and taken
to the hospital. Both are in critical condition.
Rande had on him two revolvers, a knife, billet
aud pair of brass knuckles.