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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-10-04


PoLtrlcAI POINTS weeks ago
the Republicans OF Marshall county
living in the vicinity Of Sherrard
had grand meeting, and the
Democracy OF that section, enviuus OF the
demonstration, undertook to get up one
that would eclipse 1t and fixed on last Sat.
nrday as the day, with pole raising, E.
| G. Cracrait, Robert White and John o.
Pendleton az the attractions. Saturday
came and with it small number OF Dem
ocrats and only Pendleton OF the trio ad.
vertised All afternoon long they labored
to gel the pole up, but 1t wouldn't go up,
and at nignt without speaking, without
their hickory" pointing heayenward. and
with nothing but modification and disap.
pointment TO console them with,
they retired to their homes leaving the
large crowd Of curious Republicans who
had been attracted to the spot to see their
1.-THE Republicans) efforts outdone, to laugh
at the discontinue OF their Democratic
friends.
A gentleman writing to the Pittsburgh
Commercial. Gazette concerning the Young
Mems Garfield and Arthur Club, OF this
city, says: The Garfield and Arthur Club
OF Wheeling will likely accept an invita-.
ton to visit the Smoky City and take part
in the grand parade. 1t Ia the finest club
we have witnessed in all our travels. II
Ia composed OF young men entirely, and
is limited In numbers u 100. The uni.
form consists OF black dress suit, pearl
colored high hats, white glovesand badge,
and instead OF torch fine brass mounted
red lantern which is carried on the arm.
They execute many difficult eyolutions
with perfection in their drill.
Col. James P. Sayers, OF Washington,
Pa, addressed the Republicans Of West
Alexander last Friday night.
We have received stirring song which
we commend to our Republican gee clubs,
entitled "Dey's all put on de blue" The
melody Is pretty and the words amusing
as well as taking, Our music publisher,
VIM. II. Sheib, Washington Hall, fur
nishes 1t.
straw vote was taken on the P. O. K
st. Louis road last week near Oadiz, with
the following results: Garfield, ninety.six;
Hancock, sixty; Weaver, ..
The cavalry company will meet at the
headquarters Of the Fourth Ward Club on
Market street tomorrow evening for the
purpose Of electing officers and perfecting
an organization.
$500 means as follows: 5 means "Bill"
English; 8 means the Democratsi 2 for
Greenbackers and 0 for Republicans.
Give US hard one.
Mr.. Jake Kemple was In the city yes.
terday, aud reports Marshall county In
good shape. He says she will give five
hundred majority for the State ticket, and
increase that vote for Hon. John A. Hutch.
inson in November. Mr.. Kelnple will
spend this entire week in the canvass Of
bis own county, closing at his old home at
Sherfard on Saturday night.
A STRAW was taken at the furniture
factory OF Metzner, Schellhase & Co., on
Saturday, and resulted, Garfield, So; Han.
cock, 8; Weaver !.
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THK sPEAKRR's sTANp

THE bPEAhkH sFANU
Is the most artistic structure Of the kindin
this vicinity, the front being orhamented
with scroll work cornices. From each
side extends gas pipe, which supports a
letter OF gas jets-"G." and "a" Above
the respective letters are the portraits Of
the candidates. The whole is surmounted
BY a statue OF the Goddess OF Liberty,
draped in an American flag.
While the crowd was impatiently wait.
ing for Gen. Gibson to appear, they caught
sight OF
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WARRINGTON, D. O., October 4.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, colder,
north 10 west winds, rising barometer,
areas Of rain with partly cloudy weather.
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ATTENTION NAlLERs!-Anothsr Lot
10000 Broken Clock Springs Just re.
0'''0' JACOB W. GRUB, Iswslsr.
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nENTIsTRY.-To THOSE THAT DE.
J gIRR 10 ,Nye thPir natural teeth We would my
that NO ar now better prepared than ever before Q
enable them TO do 70. By the use Of az ELkcIEo
MAsSETIu PLUssgR We can and are MAKING peLtet
and hGniSouer Gold Filings, with more ease 70 our
Patients than have heretofore been made u this
oity or elsewhere, without the aid Of the Eeetris
PlnKgsT. What We say We can prove ~ aetaa
jeninrstration, Cali and see for yourselves.
JAMES N. 6URGISON soN,
Nui No. titS Market 1t. Wheellns, w. We.
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MUTTON Broth SOUP for aerchaats
Lunch this mornlng at the New Molufe
House Sample ICONS
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Ipyou have no flags, get pound Of fine
Red and Green Fires at McLain BFOthefs'.
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was felt by the Republicans to beat 1t In
the display Of Saturday evening, Early
in the evening Of Saturday this anxiety
gave way to
GLRRFuI EXPECTANCY,
for all the indications pointed to most
glorious affair. The Bsllaire clubs, who
appeared in public for the first time,
formed at an early hour on the public
square, and surprised even themselves by
the formidable array they made. There
we're Ave clubs Of them, one being an ex-
cellent organization OF Juniors" After
a time they were Joined by the Martins
Ferry, Bridgeport and GAINESVILLE organi-
cations, and two brass bands, and the line
Of march was taken up on Belmont street,
In the following order:
BArnesylle Club, 79S In number, headed by the 81.
CiaiTsvllle babd;
Martina Ferry Club 1874 white. aud 20 eolored With
the Aartins Ferry Excelsior bAna;
second and Third ward Clubs Of BellAire, With 81
men aud drum corps
First ward ub with 80 nlen n d DRUM corps;
Citizens Club with 50 neUi
Junior Club. 10 In number, with drum corpsi
BenwoOd citizens, IS ssIong with 9Andi
Fifth ward Club, with Semen and 4 hne drum corps
l
Bridgeport and Etnaylle LluOs, 800 men. with drum
| Citizens in carriages.
The transparencies and banners were
some Of them very artistic, and bore ap-
propia,e inscriptions. A few of these We
Il he Irish Americans, Allen and
Nagle."
l-in reference to the late resolutions con-
demnatory OF Messrs. Morrison and Nolan
which were drawn up by the gentlemen
named.
"Who thanked Col for rebel victories
Ask the editor OF the Democrat"
"The lies OF the Register, the Gdseae anC
the Democrat can't vote in Belmont
county,"
"The rail. splitter in 1850. .
1.-THE tanner In 1858.
"The canal boatman in 1880"
"The cloak Of patriotism will not covel
Democracy"
county" =,
maggie and Allen are hill on resolu
tons"
a sickly looking rooster in cage wa
labeled, 1.-THE Democratic war eagle,
while goose in another had the same in
Some tire elapsed after the procession
started before the Wheeling clubs arrived
They had embarked on the r. ]. Grace ant
barges and had been delayed by the un
fortunate fatal accident mentioned else
where. They were escorted by the Fourth
ward Club, OF Bellaire, over the route Of the
procession toward the north end OF the
city, until they met the main body Of the
parade returning; they then counter
marched with the other clubs to the south
end OF town, the entire procession mum
bering nearly 1000. and back TO the
speakers stand, at the corner Of Belmont
street and Central avenue. All along the
line OF march the residences OF Republi,
caus were deliberately ornamenttd and
brilliantly Illuminated, and fireworks
we're consumed in reckless proiusion
Altogether the affair was probably an ne
precedented one in the history OF Bell
aire political campaigns.
4 In the meantime dense, eager thront
OF several thousands OF people were gath
cred in front Of the platform.
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II you intend buying silk dress goods,
you will find l. Blum 4 Bro: headquarters.
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IL you buy dress goods at Blnms' you
ian always hnd trimmings to match.
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NOLAN BRoTHERs have the nlces. Red
Fire in the city. Try it. 1t is beautiful.
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A IAReEnumber Of new stalls for cattle
have been erected on the Washington
Fair Grounds, and other extensive prepa-
rations have been made TO insure an un-
usually fine exhibition on Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday. October 9th, 9Th
and III. Therace course has been greatly
improved and now presents . smooth and
even surface. Aside from the display Of
agricultural and garden productions, and
machinery, which will be large, the exhi-
billion OF herds and aocks Of blooded stock
will unouestionably be the finest ever seen
In Washington county. Among those who
have already secured stalls may be mem
toned the following, which embraces
some Of The best stock in the country:
Thoroughbred horses by West Fry,
Weir and Minton;' w. +. Lantz, LIE
Moyne & Mcclellan and others.
Short Horn Cattle Gen. John Hall,
McClelland Bros, julius LIE Meyne. Smith
Bros, M. NJ. Little, VIM: B. Mckennan
John S. Blayney, Andrew Horn and
others.
Heretords- %. 81. Mcknight.
Holsteins-J. L. Henderso nd Co.
Devons-John Miller.
Jerseys Morgan Hays, W. B. McKen-
nan, A. Wilkinson and others.
American Merino Sheep-James Glass,
Alex. McCalmont, J. G. Allison, John NJ.
Miller, Thomas McCleary & Son, and
ssxony and other fine wools-James G.
Stream, John G.. Clark, VIM. Davis and
Long Long Woods ~. L. Henderson and
Thoroughbred Hogs-samuel P. Fergus.
Gen. John Hall, McClellapd Brothers,
James L. Henderson, John B. Miller ard
others. TEAM
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AMusEMEsrs.-To.night Miss Agnes Rob
ertson Mrs. Dion Bouccault) will begin q
two nights engagement at the Opera
House In "Arrah ma Pogue." As Miss
Robertson in this performance, the Pitts.
hutvh DisDaLch saws:
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THERMOMETER REcoRD.-T'he following
shows the range Of the Thermometer, as
observed at Schnepf's drug store, opers
HnnHA apIner:
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You will. find some special bargains at
Blums' store during this week. Don't be
too hasty in buying, but call and see what
ID pninp ON al BlnmA'.
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BELLAIRE's BOOM.
THE SILVER roNGUED ORATOR, GIB.
son, OF OHIO,
Rouses tho Boys to the Highest Pitch
OF gnthusIasm After u Grand Old
Demonstration by the march.
Ing clubs -. mheelinG's
share In the Display.

Saturday night was q memorable one in
the history OF our sister city Of Bellaire'
On Friday evening the Democracy over
there had a sort Of blow out, very cred
liable one in It's way; and some anxiety
was felt by the Republicans to beat 1t In
the display Of Saturday evening, Early
in the evening of Saturday this anxiety
gave WAY to ~.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

1879, lbsU IF,
20 "a S ID d 10 90 o
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/. BLUM & BRO.

I. Blum & Bro, the house for silks.
|. Blum & Bro, the house for Cashmeres.
i. Blum & Bro, the house for Novelties.
j. Blum & Bro, the house for Satin de
Lyon. ,,.,.c ,o.h
/. Hum & Bro, the mouse for the newest
Dress Materials at the lowest prices.
I. Blum & Bro, the house for New fia'ds'
/. Blum " Bro, the house for sAttns;
l Rum & Bro, the house for We vets
!. Blum & Bro., the house for Illuminated
'A' Blum & Bro, the house for Fringes of
j. BLUM & Bro, the house for Dress Trim
miuss aud BugIe Ornaments
l Blum & Bro, thu HJuse for Cloaks, Dol
mans and Walking Jackets.
/. Blum & Bro, the house for Flannels and
D 1 Blum & Bro, the house for Housekeeping
To- find good assortment at the lowest
prices, YOU must deal ut
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TIME TABLE.
Wheeling and Elm Grove Railroad.

On and alter WEDNESDAY, June 2, 1880, cars 90
the Wheeling AMI Elm GToveR. R. Will run a. Iol:
lows CaTs viii start from each end Of the road 1t 6SQ
A. ;, and regularly thereafter sIery hai.houT, until
O'Clock, p, NJ, except the following thPs which
will DO oRltted, Wig liS0 4. M 1880 and sS0 :.
trips will be omitted. "
Capitol nI0ek time @. LB0NHART, bup'L
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EDUCATIONAL.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

Mine departments oil study 'si ~, ,sts III, o.
nj cost; calendar a1Gnged H. y 5000 bsb+s'
og .S III iIhs SnI tboroash. Fail tern s.6y ~
tembeT III. 1850. Attendance ISi ", ssIlf,
counties Of West virginia and IRON So'"
s..Fcr catalogue. and Other iaiS'TIis Ssi.si
70 he President, !. Il. ThomPe""' '''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-10-04

No mirror ever yet threw back
orc repulslyeei BIT,
Than teeth that are deeayed aud black;
Or one more pure aud bright
Than rows OF pearls that al may YAunt
Who put their faith Ia soZ0DoIT hwF4w
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aAIuRpAY.

1An.l4xSsr.n7rGJ7AH. lSs. 81. MI Pm
81 50 I" 10 T" u ~ 90
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Che qntelllgeurtr,


once. Nos. IS and n Fourteenth street.
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ALlrrLE STORY WITH a MORAL.
He said that Just prior 70 the war there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13
Alexandria Gazette and Virginia, Advertiser

WORTH, republican, has N, jMity cf l, 22S, and
in the second district Iourg. republioln. has O
m iority of geo over General Banning. The
whole republican ticket except the dir.c,cr CT
the iD6rmary is elected.
COLUMBUS, OHIo. Oot. l3.-The republicans
claim Ohio by 80, 900 msjori'y ard gain Of five
c)nRressmen.
CLEVELAND. Quo, o.. l3-Complets re-.
lures from Cuyaooga oouny fiVs Charles
Townsend, republican. FIR Secratsr7 Of State,
4 C5l nsjoIity; McIlvaio. republican, for Sd
preme Court Judge. s. 37 majority, and Amos
Townsend, republican. for Congress, $3.50
N .jorlty.
NEW York. OF. l3-The following has
lust been received at the dom jcratic national
headquarters here:
CLEVELAND. ONO. o.. -,
Returns from Ohio are mudcled. Repub:l'
csns are making their calculations on Supreme
Ccu,t Judge; We are making ours Oh Secretary
of S:ats. Thus far tho democratic gains tor
Secretary Of State 10 this s:c!ion have been
heavy ever The vote of 1879. and it locks as II
Long is DOT beaten over 5000 to 1000.
Hurd is beaten for Congress: 80 is Shaffsr, whose
vote runs largely behind mis- ticket The vote
in Ohio has been increased st least 4COO Han
cock is 10000 votes stronger than Long. Inc
strong democratic COUNTIES have not YET teen
heard from fully.
COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 1872 p. m.-No news OF
any Importance has been received by either the
republican or democratic committees this morn
irg. Revised figures show the State is certainly
republican by ct least 20 600, and that the fifteen
republican Copgressmen mentioned IN late DIS
patches last nigh. arc surely elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13
misunderstanding the Sidewalks

Notwithstanding the Sidewalks
AN ACT imposing penalties for obst:uo'iDg the
sidewalk of King street.
l. b it eusc!ed by the City Council Of Alex
andri,, that it shall not bs lawful tn obstruct
the free passage of the s;d=walk of King street
by the storing of boxes. barrels. etc., upou the
walk. uuder the penalty Of DOT less than 81 Dor
more than IS for every ff,tc ; bus nothing 10
this sc shall be construed to prevent nerch su's
and Others from unpacknz theic goods using
q reasonable time to do 30. CT which the Mayor
shal! be the ju lpe, and before whom the foes
shall be collected.
9 1t shall bs the duty of the Superintendent
of Police to sco this law strictly cbforc,d, and
ell ao!s and plrts Of acts Inconsistent with this
are hereby repealed.
3 This &c; shall DO 10 foro, from lie passage.
Passed August S, 1879
Approved August 7, 1879
This act will be strictly eDfrrc,d.
IL CORTLAND H. SMITH, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13

HORRIBLE DEATH OF A HORSE JoCKtY.-
Tee body OF msD was discovered lSing Oh the
railroad track last tisht, eb;nt Eiie north Of
Culpcper. by scma taads ca passing stock
train. The r,i0, which was stopped, ictnrncd
to the spo. ard tie body. horribly naua !td, was
r c,sp;zsd as that Of q horse jckey kpcwo 10
s9oyrg cis1l s ty the came OF Shorty. y lie
tad BIC ] 10 ut,euds.c: upon the Cuipeper Fair,
ard i: is Supposed Esd wondered away from
the ploocds and was struck by one Of tho pass
irg ,rsias. Shorty" it vii be remsn5ereo
was Gro Of he riders in tee runniOs races al
the lac lair in this ctr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13

Tie A. L Is. TRIP TO BALTlMOaE.-lEe
Alexandra Light Ir:sutry, uldar connsrd OF
Liep!ensn,s George McHu-Dey, IT,, +. +.
aartu.y and Geo :. Smith, sbout fifty strong,
accompanied by iSo Ale1sndris Musical Asso
cistion, LETT this morning on the eight O'clock
train for Baltimore 20 participate in the grand
military parade III that city to-day. The CON-
mscl presented very handsome appearance.
Representatives from tho Hydrsulion and Co.
.unbis steam Fire Engine Companies snd the
Relief Hook snd Lsdder Company also LEI: or
the same train. It is estimated that over five
hundred people left the city this morning &c
witness the demont .rs,ion in Baltimore 70 day
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Notsce-obstructing tic Sidewalk.

Notwithstanding tic Sidewalks.
An ACT impcsiag penalties for obstrucing the
.itewslk Of King street.
|. B: cra,tsd By the City Cornell Of Alex
uudIs, that it hall 40. be lawful t, obsruct
the fee passage Of tbs sidewalk CT King street
Is tao s'c.iOg Of b;x.s, barrels, etc.. upon the
walk, under the penalty Of cot less than 81 oor
moro than IS for every offence; but nothing in
this cot shnn be construed to prevent merchants
aud othcls from unpacking their goods,
usiog reasonable time to do so. CT which the
Mayer shall be the Judge and before whom the
6oes shall be collected.
2 1t shall DO tbe duty OF The Superintendent
of Pcl;cc to sec this Law snic:Iy enforced, and
all scts AID parts Of cots Inconsistent With thl;
are hereby repealed.
3 This &C: shall be in force fron its pass,ge.
Passed August 5. 1879
Approved August 7, 1879.
This act shall be strictly enforced.
1t CoURTLAND H. SMITH. Mayor.
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SEEKING ELECTION NEWs.-Tbe DENT 'st!c
snd republican headquarters on King street.
which were KEEP! open until late hour last
hight were crowded with tho members OF the
respective parties. ard considerable excitement
prevsi.cd on the Streets until sn early hour thla
morning. Tho Telegraph Offices 'wero also
:atonscd with people eager 10 hear something
from tie elections in Indiana and Ohio, and h
number Of citizens vert 10 Washington after
the nsw4- Todsy crowds have visited the
Il! z:tto cEce and Telegraph offices, sad the
tnl!eti2 tcsyds have been eagerly scanned.
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DEAD.-M,s. Melioda kctlapd. died LIST
c.eh: sitter long illness, OF Asthma, In the
sixty third yesr of her age, 1T the residence OF
her sen in law, M. Henry NJ. Foitz, on Royal
Street. Tho deceased was well known and
much respected lady, and although che had
beea sick :or long time, her death was sudden.
The llre.sl will take placs tomorrow afternoon
q. three o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13

iNCoRRtCT.-Wc are authorized to asy .hat
tic report Of the remarks made By Rev. Or.
Bullock before tie Presbytery Ct Mary lane, Ii
session in Baltimore last week, published IN the
more Gazette, were grossly inaccurate in several
important ps7fi:ulsrs," ard that the Doctor
repeated in substance what he said at tho meet
rs of The Ptesbylery in this city, in Septcmoer
las.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
lSSOFAIhS WINTER 1881
GRAND OPENING
AT THE
OLD ESTABLISHED
BOOT, SHOE d CLOTHING ROUSE

HErR L STR.a Us s.,
No. 66 King street.
Having concluded to remain in tho Boot and
Shoe business, have jus. received tho largest
assortment of Boot and Shoes thas hiss over been
displayed in this city, and intend selling thsm at
prices 10 suit all purchasers. hava also we'll
and c,rei1ly selected stock OF CLOTHING,
HATS, CAPS. TRUNKS. VALISEo ald
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. watch I
will sell lower than ary house this E!ic of Now
York. Call, examine and be convinced bssore
purchasing elsewhere Don't forget nIule and
plaza. HENRY SIFAoSS;
No &C King ST.. Alexandria. Va:
To County Merchsnu-My Wholesale D5-
psrtment is complete, and can offer great il.
ducemen.s in this department. seplS-lm
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NOTlCE-All persons are hereby warned
IN not to purchase Hby c,t!le or other live
STOCK from parties who may have captured the
,sme after their escape from the tcere of the
wrecked tfsin st Four Mile Bun on the night oil
the 9th instant. Parties who have captured such
stock will please report ut once to the under
signed. T. B. BOONE,
oc,lS.lw Agt Alt1,ndrla & Fredbg. R.W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13

TIE VIRGINIA IMMIGRATION SoCIETr.-The
following resolutions were recently passed by the
Va bondbolders committee. London, and COM
municsted by the council of foreign bondhold.
ers for publication: That the committee OF
Virginia bondhoders having learned with salts.
faction that society comprising some of the
prominent citizens of the State has been formed,
under the title of The Virginia immigration
Society,"" tor tho purpose OF attracting emlgrants
with capital 10 settle in tho State, and that ar.
rangeuents havs been made by the said society
for establishing an agency in London for Great
Britain and ireland, hereby resolve to give the
said society and its agea. here their cordial sup-
port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13

President Huntington. Of tho Chesapeake
and O5io Railroad, has com pleted the purchase
OF 700 ect,s Of land at Newport Nsw5, situated
at the iaoctlon Of the james river and Hamp
too RAGS Tits foaIly settles the question oil
the eastern terninus OF that railroad, and it is
said work will b, commenced at ooco and The
road Guished between Rlohn onl and Nswporl
N,9s in six moths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13

Boy MIssISG.-About three years ego a
colored boy named Robtrs Ctoss, OF this city
was hired by bis parents 70 gentleman resld
log 10 Caubridee. Md. lotormat!on YVES re-
celved day or two ago by the parents OF the
boy that he had rua away from Dis home in
Maryaed srd has not since been hoard of. |. ls
90. kroxo whether the boy is dead or alive, and
the n4reo;p SIC greatly distressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-10-13
misunderstanding the Sidewalks

an ACT imposing penalties for obs:1uc!ing the
.i5eWslk ct King street.
|. Be it eu,c.ed By the City Ccurcil CT Al
ezsuGlia, That i; shall cot be lawful to obs'iuct
the free passage ct the sidewalk Of king street
b. the slowing Of boxes, barrels, 60, upon tie
walk, under tie penalty of not less than
81 ocr micro than SIS for every ofense but
scthiug 10 this ct shall be construed to prevent
merchants SID others from unpscking their
goods using a reasonable time to do So. Of
which the Mayer ehall be the judge and before
whom be Gees shall DO collected.
, |; shall be the duty CT the Superintendent
Of Police to see this law strictly enforced, AID
all sets and parts of acts Inconsistent With this
are hereby repealed.
3. This &C shall be 10 fo!cs from ito passage.
Passed August 5sh, 1879.
Approved August 7th, 1879.
This &C. will be strictly enforced.
/. CoUaTLAND Fl. SMITH, Mayor.