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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Lodging at Eureka House, Csc. s25-1m
Fancy goods and notions mt
Sgt JosLIN's.
An examination of Wagner's Eel
coats will convince any m that they
n % per cent. cheaper than can be
had elsewhere in town. soft
We offer special
inducements in carpets,
oil-cloths, mattings,
window shades, etc.
We are prepared to make
and lay carpets in
any part of the city
and guarantee perfect satisfaction.
je2Stf MARKS Sc MYERS.
Polack discounts the price of cloth
ing heretofore paid. o3-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Guthbertson
came up from Denver Sunday, and are
receiving the congratulations of friends
Ours are hereby extended.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09
Indian summer is ended.

Yesterdays trains brought b Chey-
enne passengers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

One car of mdse. and . of corn for
Cheyenne, and 8 cars of hay for Fort
Russell, will arrive from the east to-
day.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Elegant cloaks and suits at
sgt JOSH
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Swan Bros. shipped 800 head of cat
tie east from Pine Bluffs yesterday, and
]. W. Tiff shipped 7G0 head from
.Juleshurg.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Dudley and
Miss Ada returned Sunday from a
visit to the old home in Illinois. They
received a hearty welcome.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Hot coffee, Lunch and Oysters at all
hours at the Eureka House. s25-1m
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

WANTED.-A good laundress at
Dyer's hotel. O5-tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Save your money and go to Polack's
for clothing. s9-tf
Hats hats ! hats until you can't
rest, at WAGNER's. o0tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Fancy goods and notions ut
Sgt JosLIN's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Lodging at Eureka House, csc. s25
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

superintendent Henry says that
trains will be running between Denver
and Cheyenne on the Colorado Central,
by the 25th inst. Fort Collins will be
the place of celebration and an immense
time is anticipated. The Collins people
say they will feed all who come if they
have to kill the :atted calf.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Mr.. Frank Milander, who is about to
open an exclusive hat, cap and furnish
ing goods house here, is fitting up his
store, which adjoins Joslin & Parks,
in fine style. A large and choice stock
is already en- route, and will be opened
as soon as tue store is ready. Mr.. Mil
ander has had a long experience in the
business and this, combined with his
facilities for purchasing, ETC., will give
him a large patronage from the OPEN
ing day.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

\ gentleman who was examining the
solid Muldoonn remarked that it was
a very poorly chiseled piece of statuary
because four of the toes are of the same
length. The City Attorney replied:
THAT proves nothing; four of my toes
on one foot are of exactly the same
length" Can it be that the City At
torney is Il lineal descendant of the
Muldoon?
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-09

Cheyenne, Sept. 81, 1877. s2s-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

remained unsold. Extreme range for common ,'on
10 e,rictv mime clipped Sheep was 4!s6e per
IN for spring Lambs Salltc per 10.
HoosEReceipts $500 head. Three carloaus Si
fair Ohio Hogs about 200 lbs average were 700
at figures not reported 9ut Tue orp steaJv at C5s
TO 5ac per To-. Dressed mugs "o'0
TIC per pound
Cu1cAoo CATTLE MARKET, May l7.-Cattle35
70 caints 39LO: shipments 400; market qu'es anu
weak; q shade lower /: Calves ana Vows 4 o6sSS
good Steers SGssS To- HH GSa lsea 1000
sbipmonts ESQ; market dull prices loaloc io rsa
or bnvers and sellers apart; light packing .pa
S5NS heavy 81 rs bid, without takers llsns
shining SASS O5; good to choice heavy Do;tU,
and Providence 5l0aS5 SO Sheep-recettpSsnH
small; m.rSct quiet, but firm sslos Nv ~
aSG 81
GropGrTowS CATTLE MARKET, May H.
The otteripvs of Beet Cattle this week were Only
about 70 head. but the demand was I'Eh' "a ~
tho supply suftciont sales ut 4s0sc pr ~, snJ
quality. There were aoout ~ ~ rannired.
sales of hecp vt 5a5sc per h. and Lam Us aS ~
81 ner hosI. A few Cows and Calves Drous"'
2OA$i5.
ClScrNNAT1 Hoo MARKET. May i''I -. 81
duiI and lower; common sOA9f 20, ta.' - ~
gaol nsht $50 SO 10; packing 4 soa~o ~ :
butchers} 5 20aS5 50; receipts 1886 hean; shlp-
1urnts tS1.
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PORT or ALEXANDRIA, MA 4 Is.
sun ri,y:...... 1 II Moon scts.."......' morn FL
San so,s.... q High watOr........ w
ARRIVED.
Steamer l..Iy Of Tho Lake. Norfolk, to r a
Rcod. r,,,,,,
to A Reed.
Steamer Ms,tano, Nonni. to jos hrodtrs
& Co.
SAILED.
Stasmcr I.ndy of the Lake, Norfolk, by \
Reed. =, u.lou,
& Co. nr,,,
ScLr w r Green, Bayvow, Mass by " III n
Sn:oot
Schr w y Hilton, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Agnes Reprlier, for this port, sailed
from Philadelphia 10Th. 49,,
Scbr Nellie g Paine, hence, at Boston l7tn,
Schr n Brabrook, hence, at Providence loth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

CARRIER PIGEoNs.-A gentlemen oil this
city who takes much interest in the rearing OF
pigeons, has secured several of the carrier va
riety, and made an experiment yesterday with
them. He carried the birds in basket to the
Theological Seminary and released them, and
in seven minutes by the watch they reached
their cot 10 this city. The distance Travelled
was about three miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
FISH, OYSTERS, tic.

TXTM. L. SMITH & CO.,
Dealers in
FRESH AND SALT Z y Is e.
Corporation Fish Wharf,
Alexandria, Virginia,
Would inform dealers and others that they ore
prepared TO furnish thom with all kinds Of
POTOMAC FISH
at the lowest possible prices. We would call
tho attention of buyers to the fact that our brand
has stood No. in market at all <imos, and wo
intend to sustain our reputation in that respect.
All orders addressed to W. Il. Smith s. Co.,
Alexandria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
NH 15-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

attributed entirely to falling off III the catch,
but partly to the lack Of wind on he river to
brog the fish vessels up from he shores
Some Of the fishermen arc beginning TO give
up, however, ard the season IS evidently draw
ing to close Captain Jerry Robb, at The
Gums, 'cut out" to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

Cows and Calves $25 to $5O..."..
The market for Cattle showed very iittio ac
tivily this week, no good ones being offered, .no
Hutcners having to 20 to Georgetown TOT sup
plies quotations 3s6ic The market for Calves
vpened quite brisk, sellers having no dimculty
N getting &C for good ones, and in some cases
even as high as &c. Sheep and Lambs wore IN
good supply, and sold readily ut quotations.
logs have taken an upward turn, and soIa ~
81 advance Of &c on last weeks prices. COWS COWS
sRd Calves are in moderate demand, ana sell
slowly at quotations. Market moderately acliVe
New YORK CATTLE MARKET. May IL
Beevos- Receipts 543S head. The supply was
too large for the demand at former prices, hno
even at reduction equal to 4stc per 10 trsoS
was not brisk, and the market closed dull an n
weak. Among the offerings were upward OF o.
carloads Of distillery fed Steers, which we're solo
at l0tsll!c per ID. while common to extra corn,
led Steers ranged from 94s12c per ID: Aoou
600 head were used for the English trade.
Calvcs-Receipts 1919 head. Market a6ou
steady at 4a4sc per pound for butlermllk Calvs
and mixed lots, and 5a7c per ID Tor ordinary u
choice milkfed veals. r
Sheep and Lambs-Arrivals 7l56 head Msr
kst dull, weak and domcraizod. Part OF In
offerings changed hands at prices when range
fully &c per lb lower on Sheep, and about &c pc
ID lower on Lambs; but number OF carloso
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

"a TO THE LADIES. We have just receiV'
ed very largo and superior stock of LOW
QUARTER SHOES, in all Of the late styles.
They nre Handsome aDd durable. THESE
GOODS ARE FIRST GLASS, and they will
be sold for much less than they can be bought
elsewhere.
mv19 WADDEY, "A King St.
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THEODURE THOM AS
= = u u
Mr.. :. Il. JACO3SOHN, Solo Vio!'nlst
Together with tho no,ouponp.
UNRIVALED ORCHESTRA.

Tickets Of admission CNE DOLLAR
Reserysd Seats FIFTY CENTS EATRa.
The sale of reserved soits will commence on
Moni1sy morning, May 20 at Metzerott e Cos,
Doors open at 7:l5; to commence at s o'cIoek
Stoinwsy 4 Sons rianos arc used exclusively
nv 1877
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
TF YOU WANT 4 PAIR Of
= ,,x- pI1,TING SHOES

EASY.FITTING SHOES,
,;l1 eurronnd those painful corns or bun.
snas s S,t make you think there is something
ION. ions Sorld to 1.-Two for besides trials troubles
t vasstions pains, misery aad tFibustons,
s1d let US TT you in pair Of Understandings
that will produce the happy effeet
! my Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
nj ARR1ED.

DC Thursday, May 3l at St. George church,
Flushing, L. l., by The Rev. Francis l.; Law
renee, 4. STEPHEN CAMBRIDGE, OF Jefferson
county, ". Va, To CAROLINE d: BEDINGER,
daughter Of the ate Hon. Henry B2duger, and
granddaughter o.! Hon. John ". Lawrence, Of
Flushing, j.. |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

TIE PRIMARY ELECTION. The ConserVa
tive City Committee held a meeting this morn
ing, received the report Of The judges appointed
to hold the primary election, and declared the
result thereof as follows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
SUPERINTENDENT OF GAS.

MELLOW CITIZENS-I hereby announce
Il myself 8 candidate for no. election to the
office OF Superintendent of Gas. l have dis.
charged the duties thereof in the last year to the
best of my ability, and, think, to the satisfsc-
ton Of the entire con- munity. Any one having.
specially requested 10 call at the Office examine
my books ana be relieved Of his erroneous i'm
preston. NJ. Il. NASH.
my lJ-tn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

nss- There will ba T. mass meeting 81 tho con-
scivslivo voters ut tho Market square. On sion
day cyuring, It o clock. by order;
j. r.. BECKuAM.
II 500. CITY Unnscrv. Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
CANDIDATES.
[AU announcements to be pail for IN adoa'lcs.
MA. YOR.
AUDITOR

r Ali candidate for re election 10 the Office
i CT Auditor, and respectfully request the SUPP
port Of the people
INV lS-ts i. l.. BROCKETT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

~ CLOSING OUT SALE.-My cutiro stock
CT Clothing sud Gents Furnishing Goods, COM
plete in all its brancAe and comprising the hnsst
Dross and Business Suite Of Iu.portod CASH
meres and Diagonals. Gne French Cashmere
PANTS, Broad Cloth Suits, Silk Vests, &c, &c
will bs closed Gut without reserye during this
season, preparatory to winding up my business
before the commencement Of the next fall sea-
son. Being ia want Of funds. An early call will
be appreciated by me and to the advancement
OF your interests.
go, :. UEALuAM, 50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Eag Look Look! I've have had sept US
from largo retailer in Now York city quite
lot of LADIES BOOTS which are little on
Of style. They will be sold at about ono fourth
of their cost ASK for job lot at
mvlS WADDEY'S, a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
LOCAL MATT H il >.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
p,cut, Office oftAe Chief Signal OBicer Wash
NATION, d. e., May Is. lS77-l0;S0 a. m
For the Middle Atlantic States, falling, follow
ed by rising barometer, winds mostly from inc
south and west, clear or partly cloudy weather
and stationary temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

A L THE REQUEST OF some friends, l offer
Amyself as candidate to the voters Of Alex
andra for the office Of Auditor.
sp 3O-tdS ROBERT S. ASHBY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

6aT TRY IT. I'VE can recommend our read
ers ia u;e EDWARDS & HUTCHISON'S
llNl41ENT. There is nothing better Tor kheu-
uatism, Sprains Bruises, Frostbites, and Chill
BLAZING also equally good for injuries in horses.
Try it, and you will ind it does all VIC claim.
feb 2O-ao3in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

Flour is dull and quiet though prices are firm
:; quotations. Wheat is lower. and wo quote
choice q. $50; receipts very light. Corn Is
shade armer than yesterday, and receipts con-
:auc light; sales at sc, 81 and G3. as to Quality
4 small lot of Ryo sold at SO and 81. No Oats
reported Country produce is generally quiet
With light inquiry for Butter quotations are
u,cLaECel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

Two LOVERS OF \ GOOD CUP OF COZ
FEE.
just received vt SIS King street corner 81
ROYAL, the CENTENNIAL TEA md COZ
FEE PEECOLATER. II savcs u. least 20 per
cent. Only 50 cents. This little gc.A j; UNI
doubtodly the ladies' friend. GIL! and SEQ.
Orders received for FLY FANS i! II verg re-
ducel price. A. sample on hand
NV IS J. II. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.

YKyE TAKE pleasure in recommending for
w the office Of Superintendent of Police
WILLIAM Ii. BARTLE. He is highly fitted
for tho position, and is not only identified with
the interests Of the working man, but also with
that OF the property holder. He is temperate,
ndustrio and reliable, and if elected will be
found fully competent to intelligently discharge
every duty relative % the office of Superiatend-
onl OF Police.
my bic VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

SsE VINE CULTURE AND WINE MAKENG.-
Mr. Alfred Spcer, of Passaic, N. j., SO long
and fsvorably known as the wine man Of New
Jersey, expects larger yield OF grape: TINS
his four yonr old port so as to bring it within
the roach Of tho poorer families who need pure
and rich vino for medicinal purposes. Nj
Speers mode Of farmenting and keeping
his wine differs from the usual methods This
is tho reason why it is So much superior in qual
ity; but It requires four years management and
Changing Of temperature in order to make such
a perfect fno wine as this is: the knowledge of
changing to various temperatures at different
times, and at the right time, is whore he has tho
advantage of getting so rich wine without the
use of liquor Large quantities OF Speers Fort
Grape Vino have been ordered to South Amer
lea and even TO London and Paris by Europ-
cans. Physicians recommend it as superior 10
most Of tho European wine 1t is dealt IN
largely by druggists. -[Daily Express. 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
DIED.

In Aide On Thursday, May 81 1877. Mrs
II. l.. M0onE. wife VI t.pt. JOHN Moore, /"
the 73l YEAR Of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

There were 90 scattering votes for various
officers.
The number of votes was ouIy forty. five less
than were cast atthe primary election last year.
The following was then declared to be the
conservative ticket for the coming munlcpal
election: Mayor, H. Kemper; Auditor, I. l..
Brockett; Superintendent Of Gas, Jacob Rox.
bury Clerk of Gas, ". w. Harper; Collec
tor Northern District, John Il. Hill Collector
Southern District, 5. X. Field; Clerk Of the
Market, G. l.. Neac; Corporation Attorney.
G. e. Stuart Superintendent of Police, q.
W. Clifford Gauger, |. 8. L1vcjoy; Measurer
of Wood and Bark, G. ". Dearborn /; Meas
urers OF Lumber, }. L. Adams and I. &.
Kemp.
The committee further resolved to hold a
public meeting in the market square on Mon
day night, to be addressed by The candidates
and other conservative speakers.
It was ordered that TIC committee hold q
meeting at the Sun engine house.a ten o'clock
90 Nlooday morning, aud that al! the candidates
nominated yesterday, AZ we'll as the nominees
for the City Council, 10 be selected tonight, be
requested to attend.
The committee then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
AGREEMENTS
'ri1OM As,

1Nrnl,N HALL THOMAS.
FRIDAY EVENING, NAY IS.
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 70.
THEODURE THOMAS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Fir.tappasrance since her return Tom Europe OIL
MISS ANNIE LOUISE CARY,
Tho great and fAvorite Prima Donna ConIr sI,
received evory where with tho greatest ehthu-
iasln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

MEASUREK OF WOOD AND BARK
rENO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
4 VAL respectfully announce myself rs u
candidate for Measuror of Wood and Bark. If
elected, l will faithfully discharge the duties OF
the Office. Respectfully,
my 1G-te SAMUEL BAhEK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

reported Country produce is generally quiet,
With light inquiry for Butter quotations are
unchanged
fIsu REPORT. There have been received st
tishtown since yeaterday's report only about
100 Shad and Is, 600 HerriEgs Shsd brought
tom II to SIC per hundred and horriugE from
to s. per thousand.
BALTIMORE, Nay l6.-Virginia Is deferred,
=; Virginiss. consolidated. 7Ot; do "a series ~
Cotton quiet and shade trmer; mlddilng lo2s
Ia. Flour dull, heavy and unchanged; Wheat
dull, steady snd unchanged. Corn-Soutnern
amer, with fair demand W estern tirmer ana
ngaer, with light offerings; Southern white GOA
&c; Southern yellow G6a67; Western mixed spot
sai May CO; June est July 672 bid; steamer
q Oats dull and lower to sell; Southern 44ai5i
Western white As do. mixed Dc; Penna 46a4'.
Rye dull at 9Oa95. Hay unchanged. Provisions
DILL, weak and unchanged. Sugar firm at IL
coffee dull and nominally unchanged. Whis-
icy quiet at l2taSl IL.
REV YORK, May l8-Stocks weak. MONEY
Cold 1O7. Flour dull ard declining, Wheat
dill and Dominally unchanged. Corn &c bet!ar
sid moderately active.
RICHMOND MARKET. May 1.-THE market
:or gram is quiet, and tho offerings very light.
Sales of Wheat at 175sle5 for fair to primo
white snd l65al85 for fsir to good red. Sales
ii about 400 bushels Of Corn at 81 for white, and
3 for mixed Sales of Oats atd5. Nothing do
.Gg in Rye.
lYscnBuRa MARKET, May 1.-The market
lar Grain is very quiet. with light receipts,
Wheat is quoted ct l60a2OO. rs to QUALITY; Corn
GjsG8 for white, and GOa65 for yellow; Oats gu
Is, and Rye G5a70 Butter is coming III mora
freely, ard prices are lower
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. May l7.-The
market is very quiet, and prices have declined
Wheat lt0s200 for ordinary to prime; Corn toa
Is; Rye S0aS5 and Oats 40a43
BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET
Sugnrs-Tho market is quiet but very urn.
Ne note tho sale of ~ hhds Porto RICO sugar
10 tho trade at lO4c, and quote as follows:
Cuba grocery grades......". lo3 ~
Porto kico grocery grades............ lVt loG
DemerarS, vacuum pan" ............... lut ii1
Now Orleans, grocery grades........ " ~
Coffee Business in Coffee is entirely vt u
sHd no sales whatever bong repofted. IT,. Io'u. :r
Set very dull with tho feeling in 1t hoaVy. Wo
Still quote as follows, viz:
'%h lois Ordinary int
Fair ...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l9i l9s
ioOQ ......... ......'.''' ~ . ~
PrlnlB ~ q -
Choice to tADcy .......... ~ u -.
Gold. co days.)
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Msy H.
Prices today ranged AS follows: =,
CsltIe very best.... %
%
Nedlum ...'.''''
ordinary. ......''."....''''
ina Steers aid Oxen. =,
'a'cS, pesl"...... ''"..''''''''' '''''' '.'' 4
GOOD ......"............... .......'.'.....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

DOUBLE RUNAWAY.--Quita y lively time
was caused Oh Pitt street this morning by q
double runaway. 4 horse attached to cart
belonging to Mr.. Thomas Perry became fright
cnea and dashed IF down Cameron street at &
rapid rate up'ii lie was storpcd, aod horse
attached TO Mr. Mc'Vlams mix wagon was
scared Ivy the ria,trr and rau dawn Pitt street
towards Uuk.. Mr.. John McWilIiams, who
was temporarily out Of his wagon, ran behind
aud mauagcd to scramble in, but was unable to
control the animal, which continued its flight
up Duke street, twisting of one Of the wheels
Of The wagon aud throwing Mr. McWiams
out, bruisiDg hir severely about the head aud
face The hnrSc was finally brought to stand
still above Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
COMMERCIAL.

= financial affairs there is nothing OF import
!. -, nots, Business is again more depressed
sss repers decline in prices of all kinds OF pro-
' ,Dcs having that tendency. The steps oslns
a ,Esn to promote the interests of AleaAnafa
hr inducing the construction here OF msnuIae-
. ~ has had beneficial effect and Inc pros,
Hsc seems good for tho esssoiishmen'o OF al no..
rrnscs at no distant day. Money Is nov t ~,
much demand for commercial purposes, Snu ~ I 1a
ssDts are in o condition to accommodate all 10
':.;r,ste demands. in New York money Is
SS, . st 2ss per cent on call, and 3ts4! on
Ina mercantile paper. The rates for COLO re-
'a;n without material change, the quotations
,o.isy being l07. Government oonos "Fo
.,rony with an advance on some Of the issues.
49,, mich doing in State securities, with sslos
q Virginia consols at 7oa; coupons S35a0SS' In
1870, railroad securities there is nothing doing
"a give the Baltimore quotations OF yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

WARD MEETINGS. The ward meetings {
both political parties will hc held to. uighl. I,
dominate candidates for he City CouEciI. 'i'a'
conservative meetings viii be held as ldlI"">
First Ward, No. 81 Prince Street
Second Ward. Sun Engine House.
Third Ward, Od Court House.
Fourth Ward, Friendship Engnc houst.
The radicals viii hold Ieir meetings a in'
following places -
First Ward, Little ZION Church.
Sccoal Ward, !iarIows Hall.
Third Ward, Old Court House.
Fourth Ward, Colorcd Odd Fellows Hail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

~HEAP DWELLING FOR RENT-Ihc
{ dwelling o7or the banking office formerly
nccupied by Curse Is Bro, Nos. 81 and % hlng
street. TO = good tenan: 1t vi! &c raEIoa chcnf'
Annly to H. &. SLAYMAkEE. my 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

RAID on GAMBLERS. AT six o'clock yes
terdsy evening the Exchange" on Rum
Row, ia Washington, gambling establish.
neut, owned by John Fatty ADD John Heath,
was raided by the police. Seventeen men were
caught piaYn- faro, roulette and hazard. a
large quantity of chips, checks. Including the
deaI box, lay.outs, Nc, were captured. Johu
Heath, the dealer, was locked up at the cenlra
guard house, as were also the others arrested
ior trial to day. Three gambling tables were
seized, as also other gambling apparatus. Since
the raids some weeks ago several OF the big
gambling houses there have been operating II
the day instead ofths night time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18
a MONG OUR N E,W

q MONO OUR NEW
SPRING AND SUNNI Elk ::rOCE
We hAVo some
NEW STYLES FOR LADl E% WEAR
thst sre really beautiful.
L,udiIs who havo Gny desire 10 present ishHnl-
sumu understanding will do we'll 10 oGamihc
them 81 .
my Is w AHNLl =, - NlhN -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-18

The FISHERIES. The receipts at FishtoWn,
as viii be seen By the regular report published
elsewhere, arc very light. This is not to be