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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19
lCOMMUNICATED.

see Dr.. johnson is candidate for Mayor,
and by way CT Rettirg elected has proposed sew
era reioTne, all of which I approve. ! scnt
you Communication some weeks ago. pointing
out 10 the Council where about twelve thousand
dollars could be saved without auy detlinent 10
the city. Tho Doctor mentions 10 his ''circu
lar" Tor The collection Of taxes, ono collector !;
DO necessity for tuo and | iod By tho Corpo
ration Report that The Aims House costs no
les, than four thousand and seventy eight do!'
lars. Why does it cost so much Docs Robert
Lucas get q salary, aud unlimited right to buy Z
No, sir, he feeds his prisoners at 80 much per
diem Why not lhe keeper Of the Aims House
fectz III the same way as Lucas does? will
take that place. The aims House vii feed
every paper at tIenlv i've ceo's per day. l
will furnish my own ieed-lhe Corporation one
horse and wagon. all the grounds to b. at my
disposal SO far as cultivation is concerned pay
for tho burial Ct oil pauper5, etc., clio. will
sayo tho city Two thousand dollars a year.
ENQUIRER,
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$4,000
80 900
$4,000
SIG 900

PR cent. interest on S., 800 900, $4,000
10 this way before the S9i0. 900 ntW com
promise bonds reached maturity they would all
be redeemed. and tho property Of The town
with chance Of being relieved from debt, and
with tnxes diminishing would rise 10 value, and
We should have firm basis for an expectation
CT prosperity. This ia fair, 20 oao can deny
it.. Is it not fair TO eigo The cash basis cilizsns
a chance OF per cent. and s,,isfy thom. Men
Of both parties would bo satisfied. Can this
BE- done? ftbo tax levied for lS79-'S0 be
fixed at 44 per cent. that would be sufficient to
satisfy tho uncompromisiog bondho!ders If
by "a fiscal arrangement" cash tax payer
could pay his .sxes at . per cent cash dO'cn.
This would satisfy him. so two birds might bs
killed with one stone, and both parties get
what they ak for. Tti' is fair, M ono can
deny it, Q. f. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

FIJI REPORT Tho receipts of fish OF Fish
to1n now are so light as not to be worth Tep9Ft
inz The prices. which are merely uonlna', are,
fol sbad Sass per hundred, and for btIr'nRs
s4aS5. Nearly all Of the shores have cut out;
and these few left arc not catching aoY hih and
will probably quit to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19
CANAL COMMERCE.

Arriyed-Boats j Swift, J Dayton, VIM Z
Bel, & l. Boclhe and American Flag to Amer
icaa Coal Co; A H Agrew and L Lemen, TO
T Asuew y Co.
psraItcI-Rosts j Swift j Ds5:op, & NJ
Stoueb1sker Il Burke sid w 4 Bell.
Arrived via Rock creek-Bosts Reid, 4
j = Aguew s 60.
Depar.ed-- Beats Ida Reid, @ " McCsrdlo
and Fannie s. Estells
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$l6G 4G0 So
II Der cent. on , 500 OGu

- per ceot. on > 500 OGu Sill, 900 %
We can pay this By levy Ct 4! per cent. 90
tho assessed Vau9 of the real end parsonal
estate OF the town, which, if all paid at this
rate will produce in round numbers. $l7l,0OO.
10 this way the boDdhciiers clu c,atioue TO
receive e per cent, aud the city can to 10 their
coupons fer taxes. This is fail; nobody can
deny il. But there are other cluzsns who are
anxious 10 pay tho bondholdcrS per cent cash
uonical city government Oh c,sh basis. They
say We Gao run tho city for cash. This Was
lS79''S0:
City expenses, $4,000
loterest account, 81 OOO
SHAKING fund, $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

SElzED.-Col. w. H. Chapman. Of this city,
now acting SIS special revenue sgeo: 10 North
Carolina. made selzue Ct one hundrsa anu
thirty s'x boxes OF ma1utae:ured tobacco, 10
Iredell county Of that State on Tuesday last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19
s9n TRAVELLING IS EXTRA HAZARDOUS If
LIE tonrilt IL nnnrnpidad with snma madiClnRl

80 nav ELLlNt 10 GAlhA 1IaLanOOoo -
the tourist is unproyided with some medicinal
resource Changes of temperature. food hnd
wster of an unaccustomed or unWholesomc
quality, and route that lies in the tropics or
other regions where malaria exists, are each ard
all Thought With danger to one who has been inl'
provdent enough to neglect remedial sale
gus d. The concurrent testimony OF many Voy:
sgeurs BY land and sea establishes the fact that
Hoste!tol's Stomach B!tters enables those who
use it to encounter hazsrds CT the nature refer
red to with in punity and that IS medicine
adapted to sudden and une1I ected exigencles,
it is peculiarly vausbie Disorders Of the liver,
ito 5owti and the stomach, fever and ague,
rheumatism and nervous ailments, brought on by
exposure, are among the mslsdes to which en-
isrants travellers and new settlers are most SUBJ
Jet These and others yield to the action OF the
BitLers promptly snd completely.
Fer New York custom. made CLOTHING,
warranted rot to rio, see s. DEALHAM, 81
King ST., corner Of Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Colored Silks at $50, 65,. 75J God 81, ond
Black Silks at Gj,, 75,. S7o, 81. up 10 So.
Our 81 and $l25 Black Silks arc Especial
bargains. Black Crepo and Crepe Wells,
Black Cashmere Sba8ls, beautiful Spring
Dfcss Goods Of Is, up to 81. Liaen Lawns
and Bleck Ceshmercs pur, wool, ct 500, &c
and IS. CARRIERS.
III Market Space, Wash, D. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

lAN announcements must iurnrlGj'y be paja 10"
in ADVANCE No notice 1c!N he hksn Of orders
sinles,t hsy are accompanied iD!M the cash..
WHARF authorized to snnouGco L. SKIN
w NER as an independent candidate for tbs
office OF Commissioner Of the Revenue Southern
District Of Fairfax county, who is opposed t.
conventions, ringa &c. &c who will be- thank
full for the support OF his friends. myl4-te
rT1O THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
l. CITY.
In announcing myself as a candidate a! tha
general election for Superintendent o. Police
before the people, L /; proper that should
state the reasons Tor my action. 1t is spps!en.
if three candidates contend for tho nomination
the successful one will n II obtain IL msjoti!y OF
sll the votes, and thereby fair choice evea OF
the conservative voters will BE- defeated: Thore
is also large number Of voters who will bn er-
cluded from participation iE tho primary and
if there be no opposition 10 the nominee they
will have no voice Whatever in the election.
which 7irlu.ly will bs in tho hands Of small
minority. Ihave, theiaSore, determined TO be n
candidate at the general election, and invoke tho
favorable consideration Of my fellow cit zens.
my Ste WESLEY MAKELEI.
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LOCdk We us.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Msy 10. 1879.
For the Middle Atlantic States lower pressure.
winds moatly from northeast to southeast, lesrly
stationary temperature, cloudy or psrtly cloudy
weather, and frequent local rains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Mr.. BERKELEY MINOR, now of the Elli
pal High School. proposes to cpen high
school 10 Lyrchburg next fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

WARD MEETIEds.-The Conservative ward
meetings for the nomination Of members of the
City Couucil will be hed at the usual places to
night. AS it is very important, 10 the present
crisis Of The financial affairs Of the city, that
none but good men shall be sent 10 Council, it
is hoped that there will be full atieodauce Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

lSFANTIcIDE.-A colored woman named
kirlet, living az Falls Church, snothered Der
iufant between two straw beds yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. MAY 70. 1879.
Sun -ises...~..... 4 II Sun seta.".......... i
ARRIVED.
Stmp Y Z knight New York. to + Reed.
Str D, ii .nce, Philadelphia, to + A Reed.
Sir .fsns Moseley, Norfolk, to + Reel:
Str Lady OF the Lake, Norfolk. t. \ keed.
Str George Lesry, Norfolk, to L Hooo.
Str j w Thompson, lower Pic to r A Reea.
Str Mattsno lower Ptc to Broders j. Go.
Str Peter Cooper. Norfolk, to Perry, Smoot
tS Co.
Schr Chas Dannis, uoo.se:n for Long is.snd
City.
Stump JOHN Gibson, Now York, by + j Reed e.
Str j w Thompson, lower PFC, by + A Reed
Str Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, by + Reed .
Str George LeAry, Norfolk, by p H1o'.
Scbr Mary Price. Norfolk, by master.
:ichr Hamburg, Hartford, By H.mp " tut
Coal Co.
Sehr George Clark. Allsn's TT, by American
Coal 60.
PASSED DOWN.
Schr K Birdsall, Georgetown, tcr Portland.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Robert 3 Graham Washington, st kish.
lnond 9Th.
Schr Martha Collins called from hichnoEd
for Washing On 1Tlh.
Schr Anne Crombef sailed from baltimore
for this port 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Ii you wsnt TO feel we'll ADD lively use Dr..
Bulls Baltimore Pills All druggists keep
them. Price $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

To THE PUpLIc Notwithstanding The
strong pressure for "chtapcl" goods to which
uos. manufacturers have yielded by lowering
both quality AID price. have maintained the
highest Standard Of Our product while reducing
pr'ces by every legitimate mcuos. Tho people
are tired of "shoddy" clothing, bought only
from necessity. and tho couotry's improvement
is evidenced by tho growing demand for better
goods. For tho apliog of 1879 have prepared
ore Of the choicest stocks OF Stylish Clothiug I
ever produced, aud my prices are as low as the
cost Of labor and material will permit. Terms
cash s. KATZENsrEIN,
80 It'll street. Washington, D. c.,
Near Penusglvaris Avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

EI-Dr. j. b. JOHNSON will address his follow
cillZens Of Alexandria on the corner VI MEX
and I Columbus Streets on Wednesday evening
next a. o'cock, on the sui set of the po!itlcsi
economv Of unicipal government NY l9-S.
THE OCCL GUAM MILLS FOR SALE Oh
l. RENT on very fsVorab'o terms The heovp
well known MILL s are situated st the hcsd
Of Tide Wa:er, On the Occcqusn river, AID -
miles from the nearest station W God eild2el, Gu
the Alexandria and Frederick burg Railroad
having water communication with The citys II
Wa.h:pgton ard Aley 81 crls. Boats iosd and un :
lead directly At the mill. The MIL IS IN good
repair, has Xix lun Of burrs, with a capacity OF
over ono tuadred QC0) barrels Of lour in y
hours, ard all modern Improvements for inskiug
patent. strait or CLEAR flour Water power am
Pile. Health Of thep place excellent. For psrtic-
usrs e1quire By letter OF in person OF tee IN
dersigneu. J. L. JANNE1,
Occcqusn, Va
Attached to tho mill is very superior SAW
MILL with a capacity OF about 5000 feet per
day. myl9.1m
rTO CARPENTERS AND BUILDE6s-,
l. The subscribers have on hand large and
we'll assorted stock Of BUILDERS HARD.
WARE, which they propose to 70 for snort
lime, st extreme low prices, and invite pu'chssI
ers 10 call and exam inc at IS King e., corner OF
Royal st. They have also received from the
leading manufacturers OF Bronze and other big b
class Hardware (not usually kept in siocs) lheii
latest illustrated catalogues, from which selec
lions CO be made. equally SIS we'll 9: irom tht
goods in hand. Purchasing our goods from The
tsme sources ard being we'll posted as 10 inell
vtlue, we guarantee TO take orders AID furn'sf
the goods at as low, if not lower, prices thar
charged in The larger markets Having an ex
perience Of over 3! years in purchasing goods
we can guarantee full satisfaction 10 purchaser
Call an d see at So King st., corner tf Royal
myl 10 j. L. CRElGHTON & SON
SIMPsON'S FOND LILY WASH, unequal
- ed for the toilet, tho bath and for genera
family use at WARFlELD HALLS.
myl7 Corner Primes and Fairfax streets
- BOXES PRIME MESSINA LEMONs
- received to-day and for sale very low by
nv l6 JIG. MILBURN.
OOnGRESS AND HATHORNE Wales
~ dirt ct from Saratoga Springs at loo per botl
my IA At LUNT & DAVIDSON s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

The best FLANNEL. SUITS. at S. SIS. $40 and
S]2. you will fnd at 8. DEALHAM's. &c King
ST., corner CT Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

PERSONAL Surgeon Charles Page, US: A.,
formerly Of this city. has been ordered to duty
at Fortrtss Morroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

The greatest variety OF HATS, comprising TIN
finest sad The cheapest, for old and ycuog, q
the nobbiest styles aud The lowest prices BIT 5,
DEALHAM's, e. King st., corner OF Fairfax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

FLORAL AND FRUIT Festival 1t IS now
pr ,posed that the Floral ADD Fruit Festival at
The Fair GrouLds shall be held on The 2S.h OF
juno.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Avid tho very appearance Of heat By having
yaur stCves stored and kept until winter at
S;sns5u,y's. cprrer CT King aud Columbus st.
Cal acd sec thur new revolving Fop Cook
Stove. Dyl3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Tho market opens WeAHer. I'M pfIr"s "'u
lower. There is no change TO note IN Flour
The receipta O. Wheat are fair, and prices have
fallen Gil; the offerings odsy amounted 10 l2zt
buth,l,, which sold at liz. LID, llo and III, as
to quality. Corn has slso declined, and US
bushels fold at d.. No Outs reported, md ono
small 10: Of Rye brough! CO. Butter is ii shade
lover, snd Eggs have advanced lc. Woo is III
sgsin, and VIC revise quotations Other sr'!c!fs
unchanged.
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(SLsplo aud Fancy Family Gr0c1f,,)
l66 s. no KING STREET.
TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.
Il Room No. q, Market EuilG,rg,

TAX UOLLECTOR5 OTFlCE.
l. Room No. s. Market EulGirg,
Alexandra, Va, Msy l1:h, loI)
The attention Of tia public is c,.oi to trp 20!
loving resolution passed by tho C:ty CJuacit ca
the 8.n Of April, 1879. namely:
RESOLVED That tho Collector! OF rsEe, be. n;i
are hereby directed to proceed anh i ST a. nubIa
auction sIl reel estate in tho city ri h!aI,ndr,.
on which taxes arc duo aUd Gnp.:L TO $!a3 . 49,.
1878 in conformity TO tho CITY Crs!Icr tad
sale to commence on Wednesday. !hs ath day -
June, 1879.
The sale as aho=e ordered hss bon Eos;ps.cj
10 Wedp esday, June lS.r, $50 Lists OF .hnss
pcraoRs in arrears for .ayes ire now being PIE
pared by The Coil ec.o:e for advertisement. Pro
perty owners who 60 no. desire ther Property
advertised can maze saving by Al nmetat,
settlement Damages IT the rate 9! u per Cent.
will be charged upon at property aJveft SOL
The lists will bs kept opon FOR revi,ion ul.i:
Msy 26,h 1879 Persons inte'e.tsi .r, invited
to call and settle JEO. T. Hill,
:. b. FIELD,
mv1n tieI (OllpriCr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. Having
n taken on. letters OF nlminis.r.!:ol On Inc
estate of the late JOHN b. WEboIEk'
this is to give notice to all persona indso!ed to
said estate to como forward and make immeai-
ate settlement and ell ,hoso ha'ins c's'u's ~
oroduce the game for payment.
pA'o0So JAMES +. WEBSTEK,
1sdus Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

New YORK, May ~ Stocks strong. Money
3sl Flour quie. Wheat quiet Corn quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

ACCIDENTALLY CUT.-Mr. Asbury Warren
was quite severely cut on Tho right leg 10 the
market house, on Saturday evening. He and
o friend Wtrs skylsrxiug with butcher knives
when tho friends knife slipped and wounded
MIR. Warren as above stated. The wound Was
Immediately attended to and is not serious
ono
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19
TRRASUEEE'a NOTICE To STATE TAX
l. PAYERS.
fNtnnLnrsrll q III

k!eysndris, vs. Msy l7lh, 1872
All persons who hsvo 10; p,ii their Stat,
take. Tor tie year 1873. will p,ssss tAke noll 20
that sn required by !su TO ciosa my alcount.
by June tho Let All bills remaining unpaid un
that dsy shall be required TO coilnc: according
TO law The capi.a:ion tax for tho year 1873 nlu,t
be paid by Wednesday, the 2!at inst. to cu,tir
porsons 10 vote q. tho municipal election o.
Thursday next. For the sccom notation of IA.
payers will keep my otii:e open on MCnd.y,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from ! TO
p, m. all persons requiring State License u
present at this Office the cert fcats cf tho Cen
missioner ofthe Revenue aud pay ths Al. ant duf
A failure TO do so renders the person li.b!e 10
indictment for doing business withou: license
M. B. HARLOW,
mylT-3t City Tresaurer.
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w & MED.

NyANTED-I desire to borrow for shouttwo
w years, at liberal rate OF interest $500.
to be secured By deed uf trust, or otherwise. on
valuable city property; inte.es: 10 be psid as
desired. Addres, j. 3 Gsze:ta ot,ica. splS-.f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

PuILArxLpnIA May ln.-Cst.le dull; sales
300; good G.; medium tlc; common sc. Shoe
dali no wooded in Market; s,les ICCO; good
clipped stsA4c; medium dali: common 3is3!c.
aogs dull; salea $3.50; god c!c; moiiun ts'ttc;
common &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

CIRCUIT Court FOR TIE COUNTY Judge
James Keith presiding. Linton w Lnsou;
verdict set eside; new liial ordered and case
continued.
G.. w. c. Lee Va. +. Kaufman; iieo!men';
continued for plaintiff.
Potter vs.. Mills; set for Tuesday.
Wbalen vs.. Saegmullci; passed.
Baltimore Chemical Works vs. w. Tucker
ct ais; continued for plaintiff.
Thornton coleman vs.. Au6raw r. Jenkins
Jury; verdict for plaintiff and $500 camsges
awarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Police REpoRT.-The following oIs's hav:
been reported since Saturday:
John Grctn aud Joseph Robey, for btioe
druok and disorderly 90 the street AID break
Ing Peskc & Nal 5 window, were fined and
discbsrSed
Joscphise Lee, coiorcd, for being drunk sni
disordeily on the street, was fined aud dis
charged.
Edward Lee, Tor being drunk snl iod, csul
exposure, was fined and discharged.
Isaac Hall, for being drunk and ais)rder'y
on tic street, was dismissed With reprinaYd
Justice PadgctS had before him Cap. N, :,
Dlnn, Of lhe Schooner Hamburg, who va:
charged with assaulti1g sailor rsmsd Co!vio
He WAS discharged on payment Of cot,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

BALTIMORE. Mas 10 -Virsinia Is deferred Il;
do Consolidated So; do "a series 10; psst due
coupons So Sugar active and dsIn; a soft : 'e5
Cotton tuoysnt Ind strong; middng rominaliy
IS; no sellers Flour rather more quiet; How
ard street snd Western Super s ;aS3 Isl do
Extra 25sSi IS; do Family $3.50 IS CITY Mills
Super 3 2;aSl; DO ExtrA GOsS5 do Rio hrsnds
So rs; Patspsco Family Sc Is. Mhest-South,
e.n dull and lower Western fairly active ard
steady; Southern red ll2,ll3; do amber lloA
nc; No Penna red 151, MOI Western winter
red SCOT aud May ll.3; June ll?!rllls;, July
nl4.lll1; Aug l03; Sept l0I!sluS. Cora
southern steady and firm; Western in good de.
:nsnd and about stssdy; Southern white ~; DO
yal!ov IS; Western mlcl spot and Msy 43S;
June 4tts4&a July 43s; Aug ii Oats quiet
sod CASTER Scuthera a5a37; Western white 80!
s35; do mixed 3!s:3; Psana 3iA3j. Rye ttm.
with light offerings; good 10 prime tSaGl. hay
steady and .a..n1; primo Penna and Mars land
l2,Sl3 Coffee quiet; Rio cargoes l0!all. Whi'.
Key dull at t7aSl o.! jotbng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19
CANDLE. aTES.

lAN announcements must turnrGj'g be paia 10"
in Advance. No notice lc!H he tIEsn OF oris",
stnLsssthsy are accompanied iU!th the cash..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

EANOY VIRGINIA HONEY-Another
Il supply OF pure white Virginia Honey in tie
comb; ALEC strained in glass jars, and only 12!c
per pound
NH 19 K. W. AVERY, 226 King ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

Eg-Dr. j. b. JOHNSON will address his .o.lcw
ciuzens Of Alexandria on the corner Of hirg
and lo'umbus streets on Wednesday evening
next q. o c ock, on the sui set of the political
economv Of n unicipsl government NY 1915!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

YEsTERDAY,-Y esterday mcr0log Was bright
aud beautiful, but towards noon clouds began
10 gather. aid from that time 90, there WIS
a succession Of rso AID sunshine. Nct~ith
standing the variable weather there were coed
cor gre atiors in tho various chuechts Rev.
j. s. Boyer, z. +. h,ld Quarterly Meeting
services in the NJ. f. Church, both morpiue
aud night. No services were held 10 the %
Presbyterian Church. The other churches
held th.f usual scrGio:s. AT St. Mary
Church, at the 7 q. m. NJ ass, number oil
children made their First Communion. The
cbildseo were neatly attired, tho girls wearing
white dresses aud veile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. MAY 70, 1879
Sun rises ......... 4 IT Sun sets............. ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

FAMILY ROE POTOMAC HERRING,
- this years early catch, strictly choice in
bbls. balr bbls and loose. 8!
GO. M1LBURN'5,
III 19 ncrth Royal It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-19

TOhGRESS AND HATHORNE Wales
~ dir, ct from Saratoga Springs at l5c Ger bottle
nv IA At LUNT & DAVIDSON s.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

cognize, he committed his first unflisl
act, by returning insult for insult.
After his convalescence, Hartley Cline,
changed to the most casual observer, took
pains to win his daughters confidence :
"NNhen did you come to engage your
self to your cousin, my child p
~ have made no engagement, father, !"
she said, sobbing, more overcome by his
gentle manner than aught else. Indeed
Inever meant to deceive you or do wrong;
but Allan gave me riding lessons and we
learned French together, and he was al
ways kind aud full Of cheer. He made
me very happy; and, 50, when knew
how dear he was to Inc, let him learn it.
We were happy for time; since, have
been miserable, indeed did not want
to disobey you, father"
"You shall marry Allan, if yon wish,
my love-"
ooh, father, not if you do not wish "
breaking down between love for both.
~ do wish it, dearw
There could be no doubt of the altered
aud softened spirit; Hartley Cline was
changed, but, a. had been once prophe-
sled, at great cost.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

Moses never had the govt. This, says
an exchange, was one Of tho missed
aches" Of Moses.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

"Those whom the Gods lovedie young"
That's what becomes Of all the honest
advertising agents.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

The man who frequently makes the
remark that he is gentleman is afraid
that people will not otherwise find it out.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

The rooster that will leave his crow
half crOwed, to gobble worm, may not
be a musical success, but we will bet on
him for all that.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

Cunning men alwuss git beat in tho
long run, bckause they are just as dull
on one side az they arc sharp on the other.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20
Tht youisiiana Qapitolia>r,
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PARISH

As rule mankind find !. more blessed
to give than to receive practical joke.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

The hardest thing in the world for a
young woman to do is to look uncon-
cerncd the first time she comes out in a
handsome engagement ring.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-09-20

1t is said that Harry Hyams proposes
soon to get out a patent on the Capit0-
Ian punch. He wants lawyer, how
ever, who will take his fee in ''sOrt."