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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
By F. A. KerbY, Auctioneer,

mo, Sc King street, Alexandria, Va.)
DURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
l. Corporation Court for the city Of Aloxau-
dria, rendered It the October term, 1877, Of tho
said Court in the suit of Boyd and wife vs.. A
exsnder ct ais, pending therein, the subscrib-
ers, as commissioners Of sale, appointed by the
said decroa, will expose for sale by public suc
ton, on SATURDAY, the 1st day of Decem
Der, 1871 at II m, in front of the premises, the
following described property, viz:
1st A LOT OF GROUND, with THREE
STORY BRICK ENEMENT thereon, situa
ted at the northeast intersection Of Royal and
Cameron streets. in the city CT Alexandria. Vir.
ginis in front on Cameron street 20 feat inch.
and extending north wsrdly in depth Al foe! t
inches. moro or less. being the premises now
occupied by w. A. johnson as 8 store.
3D. A LOT OF GROUND. with THREE
STORY BRICK TENEMENT thereon, sd.
joining the above described property on the cast,
in front on Cameron street 81 feet and extend
ing nor!hwardy in depth so feet inches. moro
or less, with an outlet, feet wide. leading into
Royal street.
Terms of Sale One tenth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale, and
the residue in three equal instslments at six.
twelve and eighteen months from the day Of
sale; the deferred payments to bear interest
frem the day Of sale, and to be secured by the
notes OF the purchaser or purchasers, with APP
proved security, and the retention of the title to
the property until said notes are paid.
GEO. A. MUSHBACH, fo,,r, >.
K. KEMPER. ofGaIa
ocsl-ts ALBERT STUART, OIL SAFE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIA,.
Chas A. Johnston, formerly Of this city, died
10 Lcesburg. ON Saturday night. Lie was we'll
knGWo to most of the older otiz 'u5, and was
brother OF Miss Sillie JoAnit,u, for 10 10Y years
school teacher here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE-By vii.

VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE-By vii.
Y tue of the decree of the Circuit Court
Fairfax county, rendered at the June term, 1872,
in the suit of W. H. Gooding, assignee Vs. } H.
Barnes &C., the undersigned, commissioners of
SALE will. on MONDAY, the 18th day of Octo.
Der, 1877, (Court day. sell to the highest bidder,
al II o clock NJ, that CERTAIN TRACT OF
LAND Whereon James Fox recently resided.
This land lies about four miles northwest of
Fairfax Court House, and near Fox's mill; is
well wooded and wstered, Of good soil and sus-
ceptible of 8 high state of cultivation. Persons
desiring to purchase are referred to Mr. Richard
johnson, who resides near the premises.
Terms of Sale: So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs and expenses of sale; the residue
in three equal annual payments, to bear interest
from the day of sale, and to be secured by the
notes Of the purchaser, with good personal SO
curity and retention of title until tho last pay.
mert is made. Conveysncng at the cost u the
purchaser. THOMAS 4. LOVE,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax G. e., sep 15-wts CONS. of Sale
~ The above sale is postponed, for want of
bidders. until MONDAY, the 10Th day Of No.
vember, 1877. when the same will take place ut
the same place and time.
THOS. 4. LOVE, Comm'rs.
oct 17-wts THOS. MOORE, Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

4. & T. RAILWAY.-A meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railway Company was held at the office OF
Francis l.. Smith, esq, coracr of St. Asaph
aud Wolfe streets, this morning. The following
officers were elected to serve for.the ensuing
year: President, G. B. Roberts; Secretary and
Treasurer, Albert Hewsop; Directors, j. N.
DuBarry, John p. Greco, Albert Hcwson, N.
&. Ordway, Thos. A. Scott, VIM. It. Walters
and q. q. Wilkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

U. S. CoURTs.-According to the order en-
tered at the adjournment of their last term
here, the United States District and Circuit
Courts were to havo met, in this city, on Thurs.
day next. This morniog, however, MIR. Fowler,
clerk of the court. received letter from Judge
Hughes saying that he was called to Danville,
to hold court for Judge Rives, who is sick, and
ordering 40 adjournment Of the tcral here un.
til January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Far Depart.
a,ent, Office o. the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
,ngton, d. o., Nov. Is. l877-l0:30 a. III
For the Middle Atlantic States clear or partly
cloudy weather, colder northerly winds, station,
ary or higher pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
dr.. Cl,as. w. Chancellor.

DIR. Chas W. Chsncollor is native of Vir-
| giuia. tlc was born near the town OF Freder
icksburg in 1884, and received his elementary
education chiefly at the Academy 10 that place.
lie completed his studies atG Georgetown College,
| d. g., and the University OF Virginia, and
was graduated Doctor Of Medicine at the JEFF
ferson Medical College, Philadelphia, when 20
years Of age lie ayaied himself of the bcue.
fits oil the lectures and hospitals Of tho latter
city Tor some time after graduating, and subse.
queutIy located in Alexandria, Va, where
be ul his profession with zeal and sue
Cess untill the political difficulties of 1861,
| when he warmly cSpoused the cause Of the
South, aud was ear y commissioned n surgeon
in the Confederate army, aud served most of
the time as Medical Director OF Gen. Pickett y
celebrated Virginia Division.
immediately after the close Of the war be-
tween the States he removed to Memphis,
Tcun., and was soon recognized as one of the
leading physicians of that city, having borne q
conspicuous part in the trying scenes Of those
terrible cpidemics Of cholera aud yellow fever
which visited the city in 1866 aud 1867, re-
spectiveiy.
DR.. Chancellor was sdvantagcously known as
a private lecturer, and in 1868 he was called to
the chair Of Anatomy in the Washington Uni.
Of the Faculty, and bis efficient fundamentally
in the foundation of that institution is we'll
kuowu. Subsequently he was transferred to
the chair Of Surgery. which he filled for two
years, and then severed all active connection
With the school, hut was i'm mediately thereafter
elected Emeritus Professor CT Surgery and Dean
Of the Faculty. lie is we'll vcrscd in medical
literature, AID at ono time was editor and pro.
pr!etor of medical journal
10 1871 be was appointed member Of the
Board Of Public School Commissioners, and
he'd the Office until elected to the First Branch
Of the City Cou3cil in 1878 Has served three
terms il The First Branch Of the Council from
the TwcDticth Ward, and has recently been
elected for Two years term to the higher
branch Of the Council from the Nineteenth and
Twentieth Wards. lie is Secretary: of the State
Board Of Health, has recently made - cabo-
rate report to The Governor Of Maryland upon
the condition of The charitable aud penal i0sti.
tutions of The State.
10 1876, upon the re organization OF the
Maryland State Insane Asylum at "Spring
Grove" Dr.. Chancellor was elected President
of the Board of Managers and has devoted
much time aud energy to this noble work with
the most satisfactory results.-Bah. Telegram.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

One WORD IN TIME.--Cal at the Combi
cation slOro and look ut the wor5ed friuges. all
shades and styles, ut Zoe yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

DRY GOODS AT WnoLEsALE.--An active
Wholesale trade is going on at ID. L. Brashear' 8
No. 100 King street. lie is receiving large
lines Of goods, and his sales to country ner.
chants would do credit TO a larger city. Mr.
Brashcar buys 10 large lots at close prices, and
sells at Baltimore quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

Mrs. Gen. Sherman says ~ have frequent.
ly purchased Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for
friends suffering with rheumatism and 10 every
instance it acted like magic "Lodillc'
Headache Specific cures headache in to 90
minutes. Sold by all druggists. st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
CANAL CO.NMERCE.

Arrived-Boats w Smith, w E Bell, B Viii
Hanson and G Sherman, TO American Goal 20
Carrie V, TO Hamp s. Bait Coal Go.
Depsrted-Bosts It II Fale, Il Dtl:Geld, A
Spier, p l. Lemon and Carrie Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

PANIC PRlCEs.-All wool Boys Overcoat
at So % at the Boss Clothing House.
nov Nj. BENDHEIM, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
FISH, OYSTERS, DC.

VIM, H. SMITH. sAM'L. SMITH.
VXIILLIAM II. SMITH s. CO.,
Dealers in
PRODUCE, FISH AND OYSTERS.
No. Is north Royal street, (Market Building)
Alexandria, Virginia.
Having completed our arrangements for the
Produce, Oyster and Fish business, we are now
prepared to furnish the trade with anything in
our line at prices to suit.
We will also receive fresh SALT WATER
FISH three times week, which will be offered
for sale at stall No. 3. City Market, by Mr.. J. &.
GRIMES. Orders will receive our special At
tention. aug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
IOM MISSIONERS' SALE OF A VALU.
- ABLE SUBURBAN FARM-By virtue
of decree of the Circuit Court for the county
OF Alexandria. Virginia, rendered at its Novem
Der tern. 1877: IN the chancery cause of Mills
and wife vs. Beach, trustee, the undersigned,
special commissioners therein named. will Offer
Tor s aaI9, 6Dy public auction, on THURSDAY,
the 18th day Of November, 1877, in front of the
entrance to the Court room, on Fairfax street,
in the city Of Alexandria. Virginia, that certain
TRACT OF LAND, with the improvements
thereon, situate in said county of Alexandris,
Va, on the north side of the Middle Turnpike
road, about u miles from the city, and next ad-
Joining Ivy Hill Cemetery on the west contain
ing acres, rood and II perches, being now
occupied by j. Dix Mills, esq.
Terms of Sale: Six hundred dollars in cash,
and the residue in two equal instslments at six
and twelve months respectively, f:om the day
of sale, with interest. Bonds of the purchaser
to be taken for the deferred payments. and to be
secured by lien on the property.
S. FERGUSON BEACH, Special
s. CHAPMAN NEALE ! CONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
STOVES AND TINWARE.
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES, AND TINW RE

STOVES AND TINWARE,
Cor. King and Columbus sts.
We havo just received q me supply OF Cook
offer very cheap. Prompt attention given to
all work entrusted to our care q. prices to suit
the times-such rs Roofing, Spouting. Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Place Heaters. Ranges and
Furnaces. Wo solicit the public patronage,
guaranteeing entire satisfaction oct Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

Baby shows are the fashion now, but as on
as mothers continue to nurso their little one
with laudanum or other opiates, they canno
expect their Babies to lock bright. 1t you
Baby needs medicine get good and Harmless
enc such as Dr., Bulls Baby Syrup % cent
IS bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

Now that the portion Of Duke street near
the Midland depot has been repaired, much
complaint is made of the condition of the street
above that point. 1t is said that the roadway
is badly washed, especially near the Stone
bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

Ms- A called meeting Of the Alexandria Game
Protective Association will be held tomorrow
(Tuesday) evening at 8 o'clock. A full atten-
dance of the members is requested. nov l3-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

NOTICK-The Annual Meeting of the Stock
~ holders Of the UPPER POTOMAC
STEAMBOAT co. will take place on WE'D.
NESDAY. the 11th day Of November. at ten
o'clock, at the Alexandria House, cor Of Prince
and st Asaph sts., Alexandria, Va
nov I'd 7. II. TROTH, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

LIQUOR RETURNS. The returns under the
Mofett Liquor Law, which were made by the
Commissioner of tho Revenue to the Corpora
ton Court, have not yet been approved by
Judge Lowe, who was not satisfied with the
exhibit, and held the matter under Amusement
until the next term of court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

NOTICE.
have resumed my PORK PACKING bust
ness, and will be prepared to furnish tamil les
with all kinds Of CHOICE MEATS. all Of my
own manufacture, viz:
SAUSAGE MEAT,
SMOKED SAUSAGE,
MINCE MEAT,
SPARE RIBS,
CHINE PIECES,
JOWLS,
HOGS HEADS,
HAMS,
SHOULDERS,
BREAST PIECES,
HEAD CHEESE and
PURE LEAF LARD, put up expressly for
family use in small packages, together with q
good and choice lot of FAMILY GROCERIES
| and PROVISIONS of all kinds We have just
| received lot Of choice MACKEREL, Nos. l, 2
and 3, in bbls half bbls and kits
SAM'L. j. REED,
nov9 No. II S. Fairfax st Alexandria
pOTOMAC HERRINGS for sale by
i nov II THOMAS PERRY. Agent.
GLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED for sale by
~ nov y THOMAS PERRY, Agent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

DUKE STREET WHARF.-The repairs to the
Duke street wharf have commenced under the
direction of the Committee on Streets. Owing
to the failure of the contractor for furnishing
the timber, to deliver it 10 time, the fouoda.
tious of the warehouse, at the wharf were ex.
posed to the high tides aud rough weather OF
last week, add fears were entertained for its
safety, but they were allayed by the preoau.
tionary measures OF the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

A NDERSON'S MINCE MEAT-Our first
II supply of this unrivalled Mincc Meat re-
ceived and for salo low by
nov Ii f. j. DAVIDSON, lat King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

! Ia ASTONISHING SUCCESS IL is the duty
Of every person Who has used 3USCHEE'
GERMAN SYRUP to lot Is wonderful quail
sumption, severe Cot CHS. Coop Asthma Pneu-
mona. and in fact all throat AID lung diseases.
No person can use it without immt date relic f.
| Three doses will lie ieve any Case, and We con-
slider it the duty of al Druggist to recommend
it to the poor dying consumptive. At least to try
one bottle. rs 40 000 dczon bottles Wore sold asst
yesr, and no one case where it failed was report
ed. Such medicine SIS the GERMAN SYRUP
cannot be too widely kncwI Ask your Dug
gist about it Sample butLe to try sold at tan
cents. Regular size IS cents. For e.by sill
Druggists. nov j.
ISrFoR HABTUAL CONSTIPATION,
nas>FoR Sick HEADACHE.
HD-UsE "SEoLA REDWEIN." nol0 3s*
EDTHE CORNER" S. w. OF KING AND
Fairfax streets, DEALHAMS. is the only
place to buy FIRST GLASS MERCHANT
TAILORS CLOTHING ready msde
First Glass Dress Suits $50. $25, SO, SC.
Business Suits So. $G 50. S., 81. $40. SIP, us,
SIG SO, &c.
Oycrcosts tf Finest Imported Beaver, Satin
Lino1, $40.
Do Cut Beaver, both sides visible, SIS.
French Worsted $27.
Beavers $lS SIS, $l2, $40 and So
Finest French Broad Cloth Coats, Satin lined,
$50 and down to So.
Diagonal Coat and Vest of Finest Fronch
Worsted $25 down to So, sc.
In FINE CLOTHING you can save $50 per
cent and get them equal in all respects to mer.
chant tsilors', and my CHEAP CLOTHING
is tho cheapest in tho market.
S. DEALHAM,
oct S G2 King ST., corner Fairfax.
I6- 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 arrangement
of tho Stomach or Liver Sold by Druggists.
Twenty-Five cents per package, making ono
quart of medicine, a tea cup OF which is dose.
ID-HARD TIMES demand economy. Prac-
tice it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS INODORLESS KID GLOVE
CLEANER. It will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists. Is cents per bottle.
I6- TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
THURsf0N'S IVORY PEARL Tooth
POWDER 1t will preserve Thorn through life.
Sold ~ druggists. 25c per bottle. fob S-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
THOS. HOY'S
NEW STOVE STORE

s. W. COR. KING & ST. ASAPH SITS.
Having removed into my new store with large
stock of STOVES of every description and an
endless variety Of TIN WARE end other goods
kept in that line I invite those in want Of such
goods to call and examine my stock, believing I
can satisfy them both in price, kind and quality.
My facilities for doing all kinds Of work, such
as repairing Fire Place Heaters, Par,or Dining
Room and Cook Stoves, also Roofing, Guttering
and Spoutlng, have baca greatly enlarged and
improved, enabling Inc to 10 such work at the
hortest notice.
HOT AIR FURNACES. for heating churches,
public buildings and dwellings, speciality.
All work warranted 10 give satisfaction.
Prices for goods, new work and repairing ss
low as the lowest. sep 10
NIOTICE OF REMOVAL.
wish to notify my friends and the public in
general that have removed from my former
place of business (No. ~ King stroeD to my new
store, where l shall be pleased to soc all who
may want anything in my line, which consists
of COOKING and HEATING STOVES. Tin,
Copper, Galvanized and Sheet Iron Ware
Stove Castings and Brick of all description
furnished at short notice. Old Cooking Stoves
repaired and made as good ss new, or taken in
exchange for new ones. JOB WORK and RE-
PAIRING Of all kinds done in the best manner
and ROOFING, GUTTERING and SPOUT
ING, in town or country, promptly attended
TO. gs@- Don't forget the place, No. % King
street, one square below old stand, and on the
opposite side.
jy ID ENOCH CHIMES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
MEETINGS..
Arlington, Alexandria county. Va

Arlington, Alexandria county. Va,
November 9Th. 1877.
ITO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE AR
l. LINGTON TURNPIKE COVE, the
undersigned, stockholders of tho Arlington
Turnpike Company, holding moro than one
tenth of the capital stock Of the said company.
hereby give notice that q general meeting of
the stockholders of the company is called to DO
held at Columbia School House, Arlington. on
SATURDAY, the 18th day of December. At
o'clock p. m.
II. D. Smith. +. K. Corbett.
S. B. Corbett M. 9. Munson.
Harvey Bailey. Chss. Bittinger.
B. F. Barrows. Geo. w. Gray.
[nov It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

A CARD circumstances rendering it DO.
"A sirsble that should locate in Baltimore, !
Alo1andris to DR.. D. N. RUST. He has boen
or so many years associated with mo as to need
no introduction or endorsement. his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. I cordially commend hln
to the favor Of my friends and patients IS we'll
worthy Of the position to which no succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for SO
long l have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria. Va, mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

Ia- TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
YGqPg Ps0pe r fTSR% h Use T, d7Z
POWDER 1t will preserve Thorn through life.
Sold ~ druggists. 25c per bottle. fob 2S-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

ACCIDENT.-Th moruicg about eight 0 clock
while Mr.. James Clevcpger was at work on the
roof Of the baro of NJ . r. D. Cats, at West
End. he met WIKI a painful, and what may
prove serious accident. The roof was made
very slippery by Ahe heavy frost Of last night,
and. in moving about, Mr. CIeveuger lost his
footing and fell to the ground. lie was severe
y cut On the left hip and arm, and his face is
SCARED. Strange to say, 90 bones we're broken,
but whether he is Injured internally or not has
not yet been determined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

DIsMIssED.--The charge against John RI,
hey, for cutting u negro man named Monroe
Wilson. which was mentioned yesterday, was
investigated before Mayor kemper and Justice
Lovejsy. this morning. Both parties were rep
resented by counsel. and after hearing a mum.
Der Of witnesses, the accused was dismissed, it
appearing that the cutting was done in self de-
tense, and while Robey was being chokcd by
Wilson.
GOLD. Mention was made few days ago
Of the discovery of gold at Rosyn farm. Yes.
terday morning Mr.. w. W. DUNCAN, tho owner
of the property, and Messrs ]. f. Atwood, of
Nelson couuty, Va, and Frcdcricks, of Wash.
ipgton, made second visit to the locality where
the metal was found, with a view to making
extensive mining operations on the spot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13

ID-HARD TIMES demand economy. Prac'
tce it. Renovate your soled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS NODORLES KID GLOVE
CLEANER. It will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold BY druggists Is cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-13
oct G. King st., corner Fairfax.

I@ CLEANSE TIE SYSTEM and purify the
blood. QUIRKS IRISH TEA will do this.
and relieve Dyspepsia. Sick Headache, Consti-
patton and all diseases caused by arrangement
Twenty-Five cents per package, making ono
quart Of medicine, q tea cup of which is dose
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-01

The Globe this evening snys, it learns
that the Mediterranean Squadron viii
remain at Corfu until May 9th, when on
being reinforced by the frigate Raleigh,
it will proceed to the Piracies and await
orders
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-01
Injunction Applied For.

sr. LOUIS, April SO.-The Western
Union Telegraph Company, through Col,
X. C.Clowry, Assistant General s1perin.
tendcnt, filed petition In the Circuit
Court to-day, asking for m injunction
against the J Missouri Pacific Railroad
Company, and against the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company, to restrain
the former from transporting or permit.
ting to be transported over It's road any
telegraph poles 10 be used by it or the
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
In the erection or construction OF a tele.
graph line on the. roadway Of the said
company between 81 Louis and Kansas
City, and restrain and enjoin the A. &P.
Telegraph Co. from erecting or causing
to be erected on the railroad Of the Mis-.
souri, Pacific Railroad Co. between St.
Louis and Kansas City any telegraph
poles or line Of telegraph, and from inter.
fering in any way with the telegraph
owned and operated by the plaintiff, and
from interfering with any oi the rights
acquired by the Western Union under
the contract between it and said railroad
company!
The injunction was granted and orders
Of the above import we're issued and
served on defendants this afternoon. The
Western Union Company sets forth in
petition that it has under contract with
the old Missouri Company, and which is
equally binding upon the present compa.
ny, the exclusive right to erect, operate
and maintain u telegraph line on the
Missouri Pacific railway, and the court
has taken the same view OF the matter.
1t appears that the Atlantic 4 Pacific
Company took advantage, and we're per.
mitted by the Railroad Company to take
Of Saturday and Sunday to
distribute poles along the route Of the
raiIroad, in order to avoid process OF
law.
1t is understood that the A. &P. Co.
will file a motion to dissolve the ipjunc.
tion within the time allowed by law, say
five days, when the probabilities are the
case will be heard on its merits