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National Republican., 1880-09-29
TIE ALEXANDRIA EAIR.
Opening Day of the Exhibitfon--A Credita
BILE Display In Every Deuartnent

Opening Day of the ExhibItion--A Credita
BILE Displayin Every Department.
The third annual fair Of the Alexandria
ana Fairfax agricultural and industrial nsso-
ciatlohs opened yesterday IN the fair grounds
IN Alexandria. The digplay on the grounds is
very attractive, every department being well
hiird. In the extent aud variety Of the ex.
hibition, aud, indeed, in all particulars tho
Third annual fair excels its predecessors and
is most creditablc both to the association and
to the farmers aud business men of Alexandria
aud Fairfax county. The fair was opened
promptly at 0:30 o'clock, the event being all
nounccd by the donging of the large bell IN
the grounds. During the early part of the
day the threatening weather had an un.
iaVorallo effect upon the attendance, but in
The afternoon the grounds were well filed.
The main events of the day were n
parade Of stock around the track at
o'clock and parade Of the fire
department at three o'clock. The oxhib.
ils IN tue maiu saloon are very tnstclully ar.
ranged, the two aisles being fanked with ba.
Saais, each representing different business
houses or industrial concerns. Tborc are also
III the hall very handsome artistic cereal hy.
raj and vegetable displays. The ladies' work,
art and miscellaneous departments, which are
also included im the exhibition ia the inaiu
building, well repay II careful examination.
The display of agricultural implements, farm
wagons, seed aud fertilizers of al descriptions
is very complete aud attractive to the ugri.
culturists. There are also fine exhibits of fruit
and ornamental poultry aud pigeons. The
stock-yatd is very Interesting part of the
fair. The exhibit Of horses is one OF the
finest ever seen in northern Virginia,
While the bulls, cows. calves sheep aud
hogs will compare favorbly with those shown
ut any stock exhibition. Alexandria has be-
come quite famous for its pigeons, aud the col.
lection on exhibition is Il feature of the fair.
Among the exhibitors from Washington arc
the Famous clothing establishment; +. NJ.
Schremer aud James T. Johnson, pigeons;
Grant Paush aud w. q. Lee, poultry, aud K.
ii. Darn, John ESltston and John Gheen,
horses. The scenes ABOUT the fair grounds
yesterday afternoon were very animated, the
shooting galleries, cheap jewelry establish
ments, juggcry exhibitions and all of the
usual adjuncts Of county fair being in full
blast.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
The NatIonnIs on a Northern ronr.

The National niue left here yesterday
morning on tho l040 o'clock train via tic
Baltimore PotomsG railroad, for Philadel.
phia, whore they played yesterday afternoon
with the Athletics Of that place. They ex.
pect to he absent until next Saturday, play.
ing to-day and tomorrow ou the polo grounds
with the Metropolitan club aud in BROOKLYN
on Friday Next Saturday they will encoun.
ter the Clovelands here and hot contest NAV
be expected. The gamo will be called about
3l5 p, m. in order TO allow time to finish IL
ere darkness comes on. Tho homo nine In.
tend to put their best foot forward to secure
victory, and us this is tho only league team
that thoy have met this season aud not downed,
they will try aud do it now at their last op.
portunity.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
A FIrsl-ClNss HlIIIard saIoon.

The knights Of the cue enjoy good imple.
ments with which to follow their favorite
amusement, aud will patronize only those
places whore excellent tables, balls and cues
are to be found, Mr.. Michael b. Scanlon, pro-
prletor Of the seaton hall rooms, knows this
to be a fact, aud understands what is requisite
10 gain and retain fine patronage. 1t is now
the most popular room in the city aud its
popularity is on the increase In order to
treat his patrons to tho best to be had, the
proprietor has just relttcd his rooms, re.
covered aud rccushioued the tables and added
new balls aud cues aud tho establishment
seems to have come out in an eutire fresh dress
The opening TOOK place last night, the rooms
were thronged aud Mr., Scanlon was the recip
lent of many 1attoring compliments for his
efforts to keep alive the interest IN the game
and furnish gentlemen frequentlug his place
the requisites for enjoying a game Of bill.
liards,
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Indorsement of Treasury Drafts.

The first comptroller Of the treasury has
rendered an opinion in the matter of indorsc-
ment of treasury drafts, iu which he holds
FIRST that Joint owners of draft who are
not partners are within the regulations which
authorize the payment of such draft on the
Endorsement Of one of the payees second, that
when draft Is issued to partnership firm
by name, aud all the partners subsequently
and suceessively die intestate, the adminstra-
tor OF the last surviving partner has the legal
title in and is authorized to indorsc the draft
third, that lie will in such case be required to
show by proper evidence (frst) who were all
the members of the firm, (sccond), their death,
third) that the last survivor died intestatc
and Iourth) who tho administrator is; fourth,
that If the last survivor die testatc his exec
utor can indOrse.n
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Marriage Bells al Pleasant Valley.

A pleasant party of friends assembled yes.
terday morning ut Pleasant Valley, near
Hamilton, Loudoun county, Va, to witness
the marriage Of Mr.. Clark Norris of Illinois
and Miss Maggie Hoge. The interesting cere.
mony was performed by Rev. Henry Branch
After tho happy couple received the congratu-
latons Of their friends, the entire party sat
down to u breakfast. Tho wedding presents,
which were numerous and handsome, were then
inspected, Accompanied by many of those who
assisted ut the ceremony, the couple drove To
the depot at Hamilton, where, with many good
wishes for their future success, they took the
train for tour through Now York state and
Canada. They will not return for MONTH
after which, 1t is understood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norris will take up permanent home in Ili-
nOis.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
julius LANsBURon's 35C. Ingram, s15 It
Tho Rebel Flag in Georgetown.


A dispatch to the Baltimore 4 merican pub
lished yesterday recounted tho finding of q
rebel flag flying in Georgetown. Tho dispatch
said
At the head ofProspect street, Immediately back
OF Mrs, soulhworths cottage, there flies at this
writing from flagstaff confederate banncr-the
same stars and bars which once noaed at the front
Of rebel hosts. The flag is partly hidden in ho-
low, and is OF the regulation confederate patern--
three bars and the blue square. Its display is a
premature oucropping Of the feeling among rebel
democrats that their cause, defeated by the sword
Will ut last prove victorious at the polls under the
Suise OF the election of the democratic candidates
democratic merchant on the Avenue hay.
Ing denounced this statement as false n couple
OF newspaper mon went yesterday afternoon
to investigate. One Of them reports that the
flag was found in the hollow AS described The
proprietor sat in his doorway looking lovingly
at the emblem of his party. The gentlemen
examined the flag closely and say there is no
doubt that 1t is voritabe specimen of the
stars and bars" preserved since the days
which tried mems souls just previous to the
battle Of Gettysburg.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

Messrs. w. J. Stephenson, G. W. Moss and
j. NJ. Waters, q subcommittee of the oxecu.
utiye committee to arrange for the industrial
procession, called upon the District commits.
sioners yesterday morning to invite them to
be present on the occasion OF the procession,
and to request that the District buildings bo
closed until noon on the day of the procession,
aud that the commissioners recommend TO the
president and heads Of the executive derart.
ments Of the general government TO close
theIr several offices. The commissioners in.
dorsed the request Of the committee as fol.
follows This being an occasion in which tho
citizens Of the District are greatly interested,
the commissioners unite with the committee
10 asking II favorable consideration of their
request by the executive departments of the
general government 1t is Thought probable
that the employees Of both the District and
the general government will be granted a
half holiday on the occasion Of the opening of
the fair.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
The Trial of ,J.mos s,o,,.s

The third trial of James Stokes indicted
ior manslaughter In killing Charles Kane by
butting him to death, on the Bunker Hill road
in the county In March, 1879, was continued
yesterday before Justice james in the crimi.
nal court. The government examined Bcpi,.
min I. Rhodes, Charles Carter, William Mo.
Kenny aud Tony Prince aud then closed their
case The witnesses examined for the defense
were John II. McChesney, Timothy Gal.
agher, Mary Foster, Mary Campbell, alias
Kane, and Rosa Terry, when they rested thel
case. In the evidence presented the counsel
for Stokes tried TO show that he acted onIv In
self-deiense, and that Kane was clinched with
him aud repeatedly threatened to shoot him,
At 2l5 o'clock, tho testimony being all In
and the counsel not ready to proceed with the
argument, or the court to lay down the Law,
an adjournment was taken until this morn.
ing.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
a Conidlng Yirginian.

Mr. F. II. Cousins, represented by the Pitt.
sylvania (Va.) Tribune, the leading newspaper
in his vicinity, living near (Callauds) Pittsyl.
vania county, Va, to be an industrious and
hard-working farmer, worthy in every way,
aud about forty-fvo years Of age-working
with his children daily in tho tobacco field
says that he has always had faith in the in.
tcgrity and fairness of the Monthly Grand
Distributions OF the Louisiana State Lottery at
New Orleans, and has occasionally sent a
dollar by mail to NJ. A. Dauphin, at No. 319
broadway, New York city, or else to the same
person at New Orleans, La, and now his faith
is sustained by his drawing the fourth capital
prize of 81, 500.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Tho Hutton MemorinI Services.

Our brief report of the proceedings of last
Sunday evenings meeting of tho Dashaway
club omitted to state that resolution had
been introduced by Judge Holloway aud
passed unanimously, pledging the members to
unite with Morning Star lodge of Good Temp.
lars and the other temperance organizations OF
this city in the memorial services relative TO
the late Mr.. aud Mrs. Joseph d. Hutton. The
services will be held at the reformed episcopal
church, Willard hall, Of which deceased were
members, on next Sunday at IL a. M, when a
commemorative sermon will be preached by
DIR, Rea
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Tho Neternn CInl,.

The National Veteran club held large and
enthusiastic meeting at their hall last night,
). B' Tanner president pro tenn, and II. ID.
Norton secretary. Four new members were
elected. A large number of Communications
were read by j. II. Thompson, chairman of
tho committee on correspondence, from Gar.
field aud Arthur clubs throughout the United
States, requesting the Veteran club to send
their documents for distribution The com.
mittee ON framed portraits Of Garfield and
Arthur reported that they had made selections
and would have them In the hall on the next
regular meeting night.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
InternntIonal poatal convention.

Representatives of governments parties to
the international postal union will meet in
convention at Paris on the 9th proximo. A
tariff of rates upon small parcels will be one
Of tho leading subjects brought before the con.
yention. Tho United States postal depart.
ment will bo represented by hr. Black Cau,
superintendent Of foreign mails.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
An USEM ENTS.
National rhcntro-uerrmann.


There was largely increased audience at
the National theatre. and all seemed highly
delighted at tho entertainment presented.
Hermann IN his tricks Of magic is so quick,
50 clever and so mystifyiug that tho most care
ful and rigid attention fails to detect tile man
nor in which he deceives his auditors. Mrs.
Hermann renders him valuable assistance,
and her beauty aud grace add greatly to the
performance. The Loro!as, IN their grot tesquo
dancing, furnish much amusement as do
The Onofris in their paniomimic display. Val
Vose, the ventriloquist, is also quito an attrac.
tion. There will be a matinee this afternoon
and the regular performance tonight.
Ford'a oporn-tfousc-The Opcru.
Maurice Grau's French opera company has
scored decided success in OGenbach's ia
File du Tambour Major" and the enthusiasm
Of tho audience last night at the sparkling
melodies aud exquisite acting was even
greater than at its first rcrrescntation. Miles.
Mary Albert aud Cecle Grcgore were both
frequently cncorcd. and II may be confidently
asserted that they have already secured many
warm admirers. Mr.. Ford deserves to be con-
graduated upon the superb manner in which
the opcrd is placed upon tho stage, for he has
sparcd no expense to give it perfect and
elaborate setting. Amalincc performance will
be given at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Charged with Crime.

The grand jury yesterday came into court
and presented indictments against the follow.
ing parties: Benjamin s. Councilman, rape
upon Isabel White; John Rocco, Emmett Bush,
Harry Hardy, Frank Burch, alias Frank S.
Yennatta and John Norris, rape upon Mary
Trout Charges against the following persons
were dismissed: Albert Dom, arson; Mrs.
Charlotte Thompson, abortion.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
CITY ITEMS.

l HAVE suffered from kidney difficulty for
the past ten years, accompanied with nervous
spasms. Physicians gave me but temporary
relief but after using three and onc.half bot
ties of Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver cure,
my nervous spasms were entirely relieved.
My age is seventy-seven years. i recommend
this great remedy to all suffering from nervous
troubles. MRS. MARY REESE.
E1st0u Pa
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Baltimore ana Ohio Depot, corner New Jer-
soy Avenue aud q street.
New Advertisements.

Piano for rent
Horse for sale.
Agents wanted.
Rosslyn seminary.
Robert Leich & Sons, notice.
Furnished room at 1l2 ID street.
Mrs. j, p. Palmer, 1l07 street.
Rooms with board at 423 NJ street.
Unfurnished rooms at 6l7 + street,
Furnished rooms ut 734 Twelfth street.
Rooms aud board at ll5 Maryland avenue
northeast.
Furnished rooms at POS New Jersey avenue
southeast.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

CONSUMPTION of the lung tissue must
steadily increase by the retention of the foul
corruption. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup promotes
gontlc expectoration aud gives great relief 10
those suffering with CONSUMPTION.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

The clerk of the court has issued the fol.
lowing marriage licenses: +. II De Ncae and
Sadie +. johnson; John A. Kcarney and Ma.
rion L. King.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

THE Rowland Dental Association, oil Four.
and.lalf street, use only S. s. Whites artificial
teeth, Philadelphia. Price, 81 per set. See advt
National Republican., 1880-09-29
julius LANsBURaH's 81 Lowell Iugrains
3l5 9TH.
New subscribers to Fair stock.

The meeting of the stockholders of the
National Fair association at the National
hotel last evening was characterized by strict
attention to business tho result being of n
most gratifying nature. The following sub
scriptions of one share each were reported:
Miss Rose Parnel, John II. Small. NJ. Il. God.
dard, d. Jackson, c. w. Cropley, ]. II. Smoot,
A. IL. Herr, A. r. Ray, Hartley Bros, j. G..
Waters, j. Libbey, L. f. White, j. E. Libbev,
W. I. Walker, ]. w. McKemcy, Harvey K
Holden, j, r. Dyer, w. II. Robertson, Dir.
Maulsby, @. J, Dom, c. r. Fisher j. w.
Barker, w. +. Holtzmsn, Mr., Blunt G.. L..
Sheriff, Acker & Company, w. II. Clagett J..
C. McKibbcn. G. Kraft, G. Kotz, DR.. #. O.
Hill, Mr.. McGrath, G, NJ. Oyster, jr, G. GlaT,
j. j. Appich aud William Carley.
prp DEAnVNt. uu bI,p pT,tpNtr ,,p,- ,,,,,
National Republican., 1880-09-29

OUR DEPART MENT FOR DUPLICATE AND
lNsEAsONABLE GOODS, THIRD FLOOR. Else
MAJ, BROS, CLOlillERS AND TAILORs COR.
SEVENTH AND T.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

The National safo-Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue,
continues to receive valuablcs of all descrip.
tions for safe keeping at very low rates.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
JULIUS LANsBuRen's 2oc. Hemp, s15 7th.
SIarriagc Llconseg

OUR TAILORING DEPARTMENT, SECOND
FLOOR. EIsEMAN BROS. COR. 7rH ANDE
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Thermomstrio Headines.

OFFICE CHlEF SIGNAL OFFICER. U. y. A.
SEPTEMBER 2S. 1880
"a. m..... go 2p m...... G6 II p.m.... 30
1855 a. m. 81 Spm...... GS Maximum. 70
IL O. me-. 60 9p. m....." so Minimum. 55
Indications.
For New Engl and and the middle states, south
west TO northwest winds cool clear or fair weather
except in the northern portion of New England
light rains, followed during the night by rising
barometer,
National Republican., 1880-09-29

PEOPLES CONCERT, October o. Programmes
Ut MetZerotps,
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Our $40 "IknocISabout"

suit is selling like hot cakes to hungry man.
Katzenstein, 80 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

WE ARE STILL ADDING TO OUR ALREADY
IMMENSE STOCK or MEN AND BOYS CLOTH
ING. ElSEAiAN BROS, COR. TrH AND E.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Astonishing Bargains in Watches.

$3.50 Ladies' Solid Gold Watches.
S25 Solid Gold Stem winding Watches.
$50 Gents Solid Gold American Watches.
SO Coin Silver American Watches.
So Nickel Stem.winders.
r. Harris & Co., 1872 9TH 81.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
s35 Diamond Cluster Ring.

OUR BOYs' DEPARTMENT. SECOND FLOOR
ElsEMAN BROS, COR. SEVENTH ANDE.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

S15 Diamond Earrings,
II carats, warranted perfect. Cannot be dupli.
Gated under 1925. r. Harris & Co., 432 7th st.
National Republican., 1880-09-29
Asking for a Public Holiday.

julius LANsBuEon's 81 Tapestry Brussels,
3l5 7th.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

with seven fine diamonds--a real bargain. at
r. Harris & Co.'s, 432 9TH st.
National Republican., 1880-09-29

OUR READYMADE DEPA RTMENT, MENAND
YOUTHS CLOTHING, FIRST FLOOR. Else.
MAN BROS, COR. SEVENTH AND f.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-12-08
HARDWICK.

Last Tuesday eve., the friends
and neighbors, to nearly one hundred,
called on Mr.. and Mrs. E. 0. Joslyn
to remind them and celebrate the 9th
anniversary of their marriage. They
presented them an easy chair. Those
that went pronounced it a good time.
Saturday eve, Nov. 27th, B. F.
Smith and wife celebrated the goth
anniversary of their marriage. The
presents were many, among the lot
was q nice castor. Cake and coffee
were served as refreshments.
/, Eddie McCrillis, while carelessly
handling a revolver, discharged il
and plowed a furrow across three fin
gers of his left hand. He claims the
furrow vas deep enough the first time,
will not try again, and in the future
will be more careful about handling
loaded weapons.
-Dea. James d. Bell, died quite
suddenly, at his residence about one
O'Clock this morning trouble, heart
disease.
We have received No. l Of the
Hdrdwicb Advertiser a 6 IL x 1C
sheet, 2 columns large. 1t is publish.
ed enthusiastically" and is devoted
to local advertising. Its chief ain
seems to be, however, to get people
to Ego west"
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-12-08
z HYDE PARK.

School opened Nov. 10th, with
80 pupils in the upper grade, and 81
in the lower.
". A. Billiard. is tooohing III
Morristown, Miss Ida Ferry, in john
son, and Mrs. Ella Guellow, i'll Belvi-
dere.
Frank Wilson, of Saltwater,
Mimi, a former resident Of this place,
accompanied by his family, is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Elder Shattuck, and family, ar
rived last week, and took possession of
the house formerly owned by Lucretia
Ferry, which he bought some time
since.
-Diphtheria and measles, have
made their unwelcomed advent among
us. Three deaths have already oc-
CURED from d~iphtheria, the latest be-
ing the little daughter, Of Almon
Balch, who died, Sunday last. Bur-
led Monday.
On the morning of Nov. 3Oth,
traces were evident in Lyman Peck's
horse barn, of one of 'those tawny
m%inious Of Hecate," who so impulsively
clutch at whatever comes within their
scope. Also John Billiards. wheel
wright shop bore like evidences. A
desire naturally enough seized upon
Messrs. Billiard and Peck to make the
acquaintance of such a being. They
were led to investigate the dunneSt
habitation of East Hill in the town OF
Eden, the home of n John Dun
ming, where were found sundry of the
lost articles. Dunning claimed to be
ignorant as to how the things came in
his possession, thinking, perhaps.
cts only daylight that makes sin.
which those dun shades will ne'er re-
port" He thought best, however, tc
plead guilty when brought to the fina
test, probably hoping to escape the
wrath to come. A moderate fine was
imposed and not being able TO pay the
same, was, last Monday morning, taker
to Rutland bv Sheriff Lanpher.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-12-08
Probate Court.

Nov. 29-Nancy Dane Estate-Heirs
receipt property to the administrator
Flora E. and Geo. B. Foss Guardianship
Hearing continued to Dec. Goth. 1880.
Minerva Luce Estate-Enos Edwards APP
pointed trustee.
Dec. Geo. E. Whitfield Guardianship
Guardian settles his account; Robbins
Mimms, former guardian, settles her ac-
count.
Dec. 4-Livermore w. Langdell Estate
commissioners make report. Cora M.
and Burt b Collins, Minors-S. King
Weeks appointed guardian.
Dec. 6-Adelia DeZotell Estate-Web-
ster s.. Pond appointed administrator.
Eli j. Rand Observation-Disclosures pre-
sents his account for settlement; hearing
ordered for Dec. 30, 1880.
Dec. David Keller, Insane-Fred.
Bliss, overseer of the poor, makes appli-
cation for the appointment of guardian
hearing ordered for Dec. 20, 1880.
IN INSOLVENCY.
Dec. 2-Noyes and Robbins Estate
Third meeting continued to Dec. 30, 1880
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1880-12-08

MISSIONARY CoNvENTION.-The La
noble Baptist Association will hold a
meeting in the interests of foreign
missions with the Baptist church at
Essex Center December 18th, and
10th, commencing Wednesday evening
at $50 and extending through Thurs
day. A carefully prepared program
me has been arranged, with sermons,
addresses and papers on vital topics
on missionary work, by Rev. w. S.
Mckenzie, D. d., Boston, Rev. w.
II. Roberts, Bhma, Upper Burmah,
Revs. w. A. Wilcox, j. G.. Lorimer,
j. A. Pierce, w. G. Goucher, G.. S.
Chase and others. The good people
of Essex extend a cordial invitation to
all and have arranged to give album
dant hospitality.