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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
G.aNaL CO.n-WEMEE.

Arrived Boats NJ Kersey. j W Morris. j Is
Anderson, A Alexander Rochabites and j l.
Reed, to American Coal Co; Susan Charles,
Borden Lowell, Laura and It Nj Slonobrsker,
TO Hamp & Bait Coal Co; j West and A.
Greeness. ir. to j Agnew 4 20,
Depart cd-Boats Elmer s. Katie, ii i Flagg,
DR. NJ Nj Lewis, Susan Charles, A Main and
Borden y Lowell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
Verdict In the Poisoning Case.

CINCINNATI, O., Aug, IA special dispatch
from Cleveland says: "Thc coroncr's verdict
10 the poisoning case at Madam Somcrs' dress
making establishment, which resulted 10 the
death of Mary McDevctt was that the deceased
came to her death by her own hand while in.
sane. As the testimony showed she was o
general iavorite among the girls employed with
her. why she should wish to poison them re.
mains a. great mystery az ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
Found Dead.

New YORK, August l.--llenry Smit! a
member of the J ersey City polio, force Was found
dead n be dby his wife this morning his skull hav.
log been crushed. Mr.and Mrs. Smith had both
been chloroformed as the deed was perpetratcd
without the latter Knowing anything OF it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

SuIpYARD ITEMS. --Affairs OF tho Shpysrd
arc tolerably brisk
The steamship John Gibson will have her
caulSing finished to morrow, and will be
launched.
The tug Comet is also being caukcd at the
yard.
The yachts Americas ADD Fila Trcadwoll
arc both lying at the yard waiting to DO hauled
up and c2ulkcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

FILLED ur.-Iu consequence Of the late
heavy rains Rock Creek, at Georgetown, has
been almost completely filled with sand, and q
canal boat laden with coal has been so lmbed
drd in it that it has been impossible to get her
ahoat, notwithstanding that q steam dredge ADD
stven mules were employed Tor that purpose.
The dredge was put to work yesterday 10 dTedg'
ipr the creek
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

CONCERT ON THE WATER.-A vocal and 10,
st.umental concert will be given tho patrons OF
the Mary Washington, % her excursion to,
morrow. (F1iday) night. The leading musical
talent Of this city and w ashineton are expected
to participate. Mr.. Rodgers, tho gentleman
who so successfully carried out the idea Of sing
ing clubs in Indiana during the blue Jeans
canvass" will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

DEEDS AND LICENSES. --Dnliog tho mouth
Of July seven marriage licenses wtra issued
and fifteen deeds recorded 10 the ott5a OF the
clerk of tao Corporation Court. During the
same period four marriage licenses were issued
and twelve deeds recorded in the clerks office
of the County Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

YELLOW FEyER. S ONE excitement has
been caused in this city. by the reports 10 the
morning papers, Of two cases Of yello " fever in
Frcdercks burg. There being close connection
by railroad with that town many tmiu persons
arc getting badly scared. The cases, however,
seem to be isolated and there is little danger OF
coutaeiop. This city is DOW in good state OF
health, but many Of tho alleys aud by ways 70.
uuire lie attention OF the street cleaners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

COIoRED BApTIsTs. "A lumber Of mem
bers Of the Second Baptist Church, oolorred,
at fall's Church. having withdrawn therelrom
and applied for recognition as the Mt Zion
Baptist CHURCH. Several minister's OF the
Church, from this city and Washington. went
up to that village yesterday and heard the
solved to advise tho withdrawing members to
return to their former church, and heal their
differences
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

APPOINTED. Miss Fannie T.. Kellogg, d
Presbyterian missionary. has been appointed
postmistress at Sitka. Alaska, on the recon-
incubation Of Col. Nj. d. Ball, the collector at
Silks, formerly of this city. who warmly re-
can.menus the appointment. Flo says Miss
Kellogg is we'll qualified for the position. which
is thau6Icss and profitess one here, and yot
Of the very greatest Importance 10 the CIVILIZED
residents OF this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

Col. Nj. D. BALL, Collector Of the district
Of Alaska, arrived at Sitka on tho 10th of July
and writes 10 friend 10 this city: II am safe
at my destination. as you see above. flaa
everything pcacenble, except that the Indians
got on a royal bender yesterday and killed one
old chict But this is 20 uncommon occurrence
when they get under the influence of "llooche
moo an Internal liquor which they make cut
Of moasses. by means Of still made OF an old
coal oil car, or anything Of that kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

DEATH OF AN OLD CITlzEN.-Mr William
Rowland, 40 old and we'll known citizen, died
this morning after lingering ioess at an al
vanocd age. The deceased was, for many
Years, assistant clerk of the market and was very
rornlar among tho market people generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

SPECIAL OFFERINGS THIS WEEK We offer
for sale on our counter 100 dozen Silk Hand.
krrohicis, ia all ahaa,a and patterns. at Is cts
apiece--a real bargain. Also 80 pieces of Stew.
enson d best Crash; - pieces, all wool, Flannel;
10 pieces black, all wool, Cashmere. A pew
style and design in Bracelets for ladies, and a
magnificent lace tie, white and black, very fine,
at 50 cens--worth s.. The above goods have
just arrived aud been bought from first hands
at an immers, sacriti,e Call and SEQ for your.
self.
is .. |. IICuEERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

PoLICE lTEMs--Thcrc wero no Cases at the
Mayors office this morning.
Justice padget had before him the case OF
Captain Hill, charged With assanting Lysander
Johnspu, bis former mate. The case was dis
missed 90 payment Of costs By the aeonscd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
Local BFeYitfeS .

Gems. b. +. Scribner. Of Indiana and W.
Kryz,nowski, Of CaliIoruis, have been ap
pointed treasury agents Tor the seal fisheries Of
Alaska, aud have gone out to join Col. Bah
1t is expected that the repairs to the outlet
lock on the &. II o. Canal, at Georgetown, vii
be c,mpleted and that boats will hs enabled tt
pass through this afternoon.
A special boat will be run to Washington to
morrow night returning at midnight.
Attention is called u the card Of Mr. Joseph
Higgins, who is prepared to DO all kinds o.
plumbing work 10 satisfactory manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
Bankruptcy.

CHICAGO. August 1.-Charles w. Rigdon,
real estate dealer, has fled bill in bankruptcy.
His secured debts amount to $25S. 600 of which
$3.50. 900 are due the Scottish. American Mort.
gage Company. Unsecured debts are $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
COMMERCIAL.

nIvxANpR1A MARKET. Aug. There is no
change to noto i'll the market today, and prices
ramsin st about Yesterdays quotations. But
little Flour is coming in. Wheat is quiet and
receipts are good; about 800 bushels were Of
caoice Corn is unch angcd, and 2l3 bushels
brought 81 and 81. Rye sold at 81, and the Oats
that wore offered were Withdrawn.
GREAT WHEAT CoENEE.-A dispatch from
Chicago, dated yesterday, says:
The corner in wheat culminatol today, aud
the highest price for cash was Ito al the close
ll0} ives paid fer July There Yves less excite
lnent than anticipated, the price only having
gone up about &c during the entire day. and the
corner showing much less strength here than IN
Milwaukee. There is much discussion as TO
whether the rule Of the State warehouse boara rs
Interpreted by the directors as regardln lne rsas
of operators 10 deliver winter wheat on c0ntract'
in place Of spring will stand in court lesl cases
will ut onco be tried, and the shorts, who oueieu
winter wheat mixed with spring in settlement
will insist thst tho rule which makes such "neaI
Grade as spring is in force, and that they nave
settled Other suits will be brought on the
ground that this whole operation is corner con-
trsry TO law and to the regulations Of the board
of trade, which must now Ii aset!lement rrlcn
A dispatch from Milwaukee says:
The corner in July whes! eliminated aniid
great excitement at 2%D D. m. vest 9ruRy. a low
minutes before noon tho BOARD closed. McGeoch
instructed his brokers TO bid III 81 Tor all the
July wheat offered, thus establishing the price
at which dolilquents must settle Settlements
were made tor all but 1870 bushels. THIS
amount is due from prominent members OF Inc
board who claim their deals arc msrglned to
higher dgure than the closing pIice, Gut they
we're for bidden by their customers Ia settle. The
matter will ba thrown into the hands OF y com
saittee on arbitration. McGeoch + COS. profits.
by tho corner ara vsriously estimated at from
$4,000 to S50o0.0 1t is certainly tho most
successful manipulation over attempted in tho
Northwest 1t Is now thought AugGs' wheat Is
cornered.
New YORK. August l.-->'Locks steady. Mon.
ey2. Gold lOOl Flour quiet and steady. Wheat
dull and unchang Corn steady.
BALTIMORE. Aug. l.-Virenia Gs old 20; do
deferred 81 do consolidated, 500 do ID series
e! past due coupons 7e5. Cotton quiet mid
ding lls.ll9. Flour steady aad unchanged.
Wheat-Soulhorn active and lower; Western
quiet and easier; Southern rod prime 91alo2; do
AMI or 1(0AlO6; Mo- Westarn winter lei spot
l0ls Aug l0l3; Sept l02! Corn-Southeru
steady Western qaiet and easier; Southern
white 5}aLl do yellow 5la5' Western mixed,
spot and Aug, Ak Sep. 4Ss; Oct 4atsi9s
steamer a.. Oats steady and unchanged Rye
quiet and stoadS at53. Hay hrm and unch anged.
Coffee firm and unclangod Sugar steady End
unchanged. Whskey dull at Sl.Oj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

BosToN, July Is, 1874
DR.. ". NJ. Giles 10 the match between
the Athletics Of Philadelphia, and the Boston
Club, played July L.. 1874. at Boston, | fell
and displaced my left knee cap. Your agent
fortunately happened to be present. lie in
stanty applied your Imminent, aud with instant
relief. / was able to continue tho game. The
day following played Brooklyn, and the day
after in Philadelphia; then sailed for Europe.
With gratitude now communicate this TACT,
aud with the desire that every gVmnast should
know Of tho good to BIO derived from you valu
able discovery, as without it's use should Ger
tainly have been uaablo to accomplish what
did. HARRY G. SHATER,
"a Baseman Boston Base Ball Club.
Sold by E. S. Leaibcatcr & Bro. Send for
pamphlet
Dr. GILES. 12O West Broadway, n. \.
Trial size 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

Iittelra Living Age for this week has been
received, full Of interesting aud Instructive
reading matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

DooLEY's YEAST POWDER There il prob.
ably no other baking powder manufactured that
has become 30 much Of household Word as
Doolcy' Yeast Powder. For twenty years it
has stood before the public, aud the innumera'
bic testimonials that have been called forth
voluntarily, testify fully to IFS merits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
NEAYORS OFFICE,
W. A1eyan6ria Va ,IulV I6 lSTS

MAYORS OFFICE,
.lHl Alexandria, Va, July 26. 1873,
Liquor Dealers, Com
mission Merchants, Dealers in Tobacco. Auction;
eers, Keepers of Houses of Private Entertain
mont Ordinary Keepers, Persons Buying or.
Change, Butchers, Hucketers, Greon Grocors,
Ice Dealers Paddlars, Dealers in Wool and
Coal, Owners of Horses, Wagons, Carts &C.
and all others taxed under the laws &C tho Cor
poration and assessed by the Commissioners Of
Revenue. are hereby notified TO- como forward
without further delay and ,ps.g the amount of
Persons failing to pay by tie 10Th day Of Au-
gust next will BIO dealt with as the law directs.
X kEMPER,
O,i--tA10 MAYOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
POSTPONED.

SARATOGA, N. T., Angus! La couse-
quenoe Of the wet weather the races have been
postponed until TO morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
). DEALHAM,
G2 King ST., 8. W. corner Fairfax

tas-AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH.-Y GU deserve
TO suffer. and if you lead miserable, unsatis-
your own fault and there is only one excuse for
you,-your unreasonable prejudice and skopt:
cism, which has killed thousands. Personal
knowlouge ana common sense reasoning will
soon show you that Green's August Flower will
euro you of Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia,
with all its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, spitation of the heart sour stomach,
habitual costiveness, dizziness of the head, ner-
vous prostration, low spirits, sc. Its salos now
roach every town on the Western Continent and
not q Druggist but will tell you OF its wonderful
cures You can buy Sample Bottle for 10 cents.
Three doses will relieve you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
POar Of ALE1a.rDK1z, .aUGUsT 1


Sun rises ......... j Sun sets. :. ...... y
ARRIVED.
Str Expires, Baltimore t. j Brcl,rs IL Go.
CLEARED.
StrJ w Thompson. Nomin, 10y h A Reed
Str NsttGno. Nomini, by Jos Erndors y 90.
Schr Mary Tranor. Dover Ii, by Hamp
s. BAIT Coal Co.
PASSED powE.
Schr Richmond, Wsrehan.
MEMORANDA.
Schr s q Hart sailed from Bath Maine, for
Washington 18th.
Schr Morning Star, Washington. ut Phila-
delphs SO.h.
Schrs American Team, Jos Bakor, Florence
Dean and Alfred Brabrook (see below sailed
from Providence for Georgetown "o.h.
Schr Henry 4 Congdon sailed from Pr'Si-
donco for this port Both.
Schrs Sarah Y Smith, Georgetown for Boston,
Lizzie West Gardiner for this port and Ruth
Il Carlisle, Pittston for Washington, at Vino
yard Haven 3lst.
Providence, July 3l-Schr Alfred Brabrook,
from Providence for Georgetown, ID q. light
ladon, is ashore on Despair Island. in this bay,
and must have assistance to get oil.
Vineyard Haven. July 3l-The schr friScill q
II Wiletts lost hor mainsSil and tho schrs John
.,lnsmsn and VIM D Hilton oach split their sails
badly in coming in Today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

DANGEROUS. The attention of the Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department has been
called to several houses in the city, which are
very inviting objects to the iooendiaEy. All OF
the cases have been referred to tho superln-
tenaeut of Police, whose duty it is TO abate The
nusanoes. This morning house was diso6v.
cred where inside of a broken glass door, Oh
a side street. quantity of straw and hay were
stored, with nothing to prevent passcr by
from setting fire to it, either with match or
cigar. Such places arc exc ,edipgy dangerous
to surrounding property and fruitful causes OF
conh ,gratious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

If SUCCESS depends upon health surely health
depends upon pure blood. DR.. Bulls Blood
MIXTURE mainans the blood IN a state OF purl-
t., and health IL the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
Greellbaclicrs.

LEWISTON, ME-, Aug. 1.--Thc grecnbacke
Of the second district to dag nominated Scion
Chase tor Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

asS> AN ELEGANT Stock OF SPRING AMI
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemon's Weal
at WADDEY'S. ITO King st., Ale1a., Va. lap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

BaE EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOE
very cheap at
my2l WADDEY's. Ito King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

1as- LIVER IL kING.--rha Liver is the i'm
perisl organ OF the whole human syston, as it
controls tho life, health and happiness Of man:
When it is disturbed in its proper action, sll
kinds Of ailments are the natural result. The
digestion Of food. tho movements Of the hesrt
and blood, the action Of the brain and nervous
system, are all Immediately connected with tho
workings of tho Liver. Ii has hnen successful
~ proved that Green's August Flower is I'm
equaled in curing all persons stlicted with Dys-
popsis or Liver Complaint, snd vi the numer"
Gus symptoms that result! from an unhealthy
condition Of the Liver and Stomach. Sample
bottles to try 10 conts. Positively sold in al
towns on the Western Continent. Three doses
will prove that it is just what you want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

For upwards Of thirty years Mrs. WiDsoR )
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
correcls acidity Of the stomach, relieves vino
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery aud
dlarrl o., whether arising from teething or
other causes An old and we'll tried remedy.
25 cents bottle. je 22-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
DON'T LOOKOUT EXCURSIONS.
STEAM ER SUE,
Captain w. Z. Geoghegan,

Will mako an excursion from Wsshington- Ito
Point Lookout (stopping at Alexandria going
and returning) EVERY SATURDAY during
the season. Leave King street wharf st $50 y.
m. on Saturday, and arrive at $50 q. m Monday
Fare for round trip 81.
For further information apply to j. Broders
s. Co., Agents. Alexandria. or Stephenson Il
Bro. Agents, Washington, u. q. je l2-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

DAINTS OF ALL COLORS. in oil and dry,
+ for sale cheap. PEAkE s. MALLS,
fob26 cor. King and Columbus sis.
rTRY OUR CHOICE FOO CHOW OOLONG
i TEA received to. day by
je6 j. Z. MlhbOfN
~ TIERCES REFINED LARD received
= and for sale by
IL ID K. W. AVERY. 226 King ST.
CMALI. HAMS for sale by
y 80 GEO. McBURNEY i SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
LOCAL MATTEKSs

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs-Aueu l. 1878;
For tho Middle Atlantic States CLOUDY and
rainy weather, warmer southerly WINDS ana
falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
FIRE--Some unknown incendiary attempted

FIRE. Some unknown inoendiary attempted
last night to burn the frame dwelling west ei
the Soldiers Cemetery, lately occupied BY VIM,
J. Holland. The flames were kiudled against
tho weather hoardiog 10 corner made by a
chimney a neighboriog family seeing tho
light ran TO tho house and aroused the coou
pants, and by their joint exertions the iro was
soon put out With very slight damage and with
out raising a general alarm. A colored family
occupy the premises, and boy who sleeps in
the stable had driven off some intruder short
time before the fire Was discovered. The prem
ises are Insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

Ea- If YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS BooT O.
Shoe, Of tho finest material, bost workmanshi
and perfect ft, 60 to WADDEY's. No. no Kin
street. ap9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

l.odes Headache Specific contains no III
furious substance, cures headache 10 to II
minutes by tho watch. Price 30 cents IN large
bottles. rheumatism can only be cured by
using purang's Rheumatic Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
l6F OVININE AND ARSENIC form the ba

1B QIININE AND AKSENIU IOTm TIC Or
sis cf many ofthe Ague remedies in tho market
who know no better medicine to employ fo1
this distressing complaint. The effects Of either
of cse drugs are destructive to the system, pro-
ducing headache inte?tinsl disorders, vertigo.
dizziness. ringing of the ears and depression Of
the constitutional health. AYERS AsUE CURE
is vegetable discovery, containing neither
qunino arsenic, nor any deeterious Ingredient
and is an inialible and rapid cure for every form
Of Fever and Aguo Its effects arc permanent
and certain, and no injury can result from i''
use. Besides being a positive cure for Fever
and Ague in all its forms, it is also a superior
remedy for Liver Complaints. 1t is an oxcol.
lent tonic and preventive, IS well as cure Of all
complaints peculiar TO maarious, msrshy and
miasmstic districts. 1t acts directly on the Liver
and hillary apparatus. thus stimulating tho sys.
tenn to vigor sls healthy condition. For sale
by 4. S. Load o.s.:cr i Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

York. and have now in stock as fine and select
al assortment of Clothing and Gents Furnish
ings IS can be found in any Of tho largest cities,
and VERY CHEAP. I can ct child Of six
years and man of 800 lbs weight. My Fine
Dress and Business Suits are as good as can DO
made by suy merchant tailor; and in Under
VICAR my variety is complete, including Gauze
Shirts 81 2Gc, Lislo Thread Shirts at So, and
Linen Drawers al $l.75; two fine four ply Linen
Collars for IS cents, &c, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

fSpBoYs' SHOES
BOYs' SHOES!
BoYs ShoE3l
Largest and cheapest stock in the city.
my2l ". 3. WADDET, ITO King Ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

HIGHWAY ROBBERY. The Washington lie
publican says: -. =. 49,
Mrs. Bsssey, residing ia Virginia. near the
Chain Bridge, was stopped on the road neal
that bridge on Monday, the ooh instant, by a
large nero mao, who sprang into tho back
Dart Of her buggy, and Selling her by the
shoulders, demanded her money, which she
oavc HIM amountiog to S.. Atter obtaining
the money the thief tore from her neck gold
chain. but, owing TO the violence with which
he seized the chain. the watch which was at
iached to it was snapped off aud remained 10
her pocket. After obtaining the money aud
chain the scouudrel deliberately overturned the
buggy, throwing Mrs Bassey in the road. SO
as TO prevent her giving an carly asrn, and
then made his escape.
This is the second or third robbery reported
10 the Same neighborhood within few daSs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

NFFICE OF THE CITY GAS WORKS,
~ Alexandria, July 80, 1878.
All in arrears for gas will please remember
that, according to notice as published. Til {
FLOW OF GAS WILL BE STOPPED Eron1
al doinquoats on the lst Of August
~ 20-3L j. ROABURG, Snpt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01
100 MILES RIDEON THE POTOMAC
FOR TEN CENTS
j. n. HILL s. Managers
Steamer Mary Washington

Will leave her wharf, foot Of Prince st.,
EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY,
al 10 30 q. H., returning at p. m.
A MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
Will be given on each of the above nights Mon
day and Friday leaving at As, returning at l l,
Faro round trip l5c.
Music and Dancing on each of the above trps.
EORTY MILES RIDE
ON THE POTOMAC FOR 10 CTS.
Owing to tho immense SUCCESS Of the ten cent
excursions, the Potomac Ferry Cos. steamer
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
Will mako
FAMILY EXCURSION EVERY DAY,
Sundays excepted)
if the weather is favorable. commencing Mon
day, July Sth, and continue during the season.
Boat leaves Alexandria, King st. wharf, at II
m. Returns at 3 o. m.
First class Music and Refreshments.
Tho FIFTEEN CENT EXCURSIONS,
which wero so popular last season, will also be
resumed on the above date. leaving Alexandria
at as on MONDAY, TUESDAY. THU RS
DAY and SUNDAY NIGHTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-01

NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAY
~ ERS.
Collor >ters' Office, Alexandria, Va,
July 3, 1875
Tho City Council Of Alexandria having re-
fused to ext 3nd tho time for tho collection OF DO
linquent to Yes, persons in arrears for taxes Will
have to cc.ll in the next tive days at the Colec'
tors otti2e, and make some arrangement for IN
immediate settlement; else the COLLECTORS Will
have to proceed to the collection ofsuch bills By
dIstrant or otherwise.
j. Z. HILL, COL N. Dist.
S. K. FIELD, Col. $. Dist.
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