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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
PUBLIC SALE.

= < tiU +Hi-frat0r oi lHNUlt- DlIe ID Nf
a co. will sell Of pg5iirS-let Hak-le.'
four ,..i'ss froil Ciaricsl0sn,
on YHrRSD1Y ACGCSTlo, 1852,
the following property
Three Mares viir foai by t-ck,
Two Colts three years DID,,
Three Aiulcs-!j months 90,
Fiyc good Mich Cows,
ono Bull,
One IIcifcr.
Two Calves.
Three Sow5 & Pigs. Eight IIo,s,
Carriagc-, one Wagon & Bel.
One Fl-ri WAGON.
Two Drills. Two Harrows,
Two PlOws Oliver Chilled. One Syracuse
One SanfSl,
Six Double shovel plovs. SIX Single,
One Mower.
Two Horse Rakcs. Two sets Shelrirgs,
one Sleigh. One Wheat Fam
Two sets Breccling, -Four lead Harness,
Five sets PlOw Gears.
Housing for g Horses,
Grain Cradles, Single & Double trees Shoy-
a.. Forks ard ether articles useful on iarni'
TERMS-fight months credit on suns %
Ten Dollars and over-the purchaser owing
Negotiable note we'll endorsed. payahiea 70 banA
of Charlcstowu. with interest from date. sums
less than. SO, Cash. No properly 10 De re-
moved until terms are complied WITH. Sale
to begin q 70 o'clock.
Administrator.
July @. ISs2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Judge Hpse says Expressing my cont
dcncc in Nj. Payne, I asked him 10 make .
contcmp0raHcous memorandum OF our CONVEX
sation. Why make any memorandum, ii the
proposition haf been rejected? Such "a course
would &c idle and s~erSelesS IN the extreme
L-....-I l.....
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
To FarrnerS'
OFFICE OF PIErMoST GuANo AND MAsufAcTuR-
INC COMPANY

-
OFFICE OF PIEDMONT GuAso AND MAsUrAcTuR-
ING COMPANY
BALTrMoRE, July IS, 1852.
| would respectfully call attention of our
friends and customers 10 our old and reliable
brands of FERTILIZERS, viz;
PIEDMONT GUANo,
C. AMMON1ATED
BONE PHOSPHATE
&BONE PHOSPHATE.
These goods have been used in Virginia for
tie past fifteen years with great success. No
Other Fertilizer having exoelled them IN the
production Of WHEAT and GRASS.
No pains o. expense hes been spared IN the
preparation of our supplies for the coming
season. which will be IN line drilling condition.
We use nothing but materials OF the highest
grade In our goods. and can therefore reconi-
mend them with great confidence 10 al who
wish to buy a first class Fertilizer,
We will be pleased 10 have your orders for
all that IS needed.
! refer you 70 the following gentlemen
WM. II. MOORE,
RID. RUTHERFORD,
NJ. Z. TRUSSElL,
wv. ~TRUSSE1L,
An Others. who have used their goods.
FurSale by
c. ". TRUSSI;LL,
Charlestovn, W. Va.
July -, ~lss3-2m Ii.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Mrs. Veitch, the widow OF the late Rev
Eldridge Veitch, died in Stanton recently.
She had acquaintance among th~eoldeTpco-
pie of u town. She was 20 years old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

The name Of NJ. 5. Joslyn, OF Illinois, has
been sent by the President to the Senate for
confirmation as Assistant Secretary Of the
Interior. Now there will be jostlc IN Of
some clerks from Illinois instead Of from
oL;v
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

II pos because Tdiq nj G-scnf II ne Prcpo-
s'tjos HqtI ierned Il important 10 haree note
ia ,rriiinq made Of EiatI yQs uiiAg 10 ac-
cpt n,a G5jde b."
That answer will striteunprcjudiced men
as fair end sensible and bearing ruth upon
its face.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

More universally recommended than any
proprietary medicine made. \ sure and re-
liable tonic. Browns Iron Bittcrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
The Eayptian osest1om On Brier:

The present sovereign of Egypt, NOLAN
med Tewfk, IS nominally the viceroy Of the
Sultan of Turkey, of whose domains Egypt
is theoretically a part. BY various frmans
or DEGREES he enjoys the privileges Of an IN
dependent hereditary monarch, with the
Persian Arabic title of Khidiv-el-Mis or
King Of Egypt, popularity rendered by the
Khelire." As such monarc hehaEd his pre-
decosso-s have contracted various public
debts, 8 large portion Of which are held By
British and French subjects, ard for the
better securing their payment Tewfk placed
in 1879 and 1880 the Management, Of the
Egyp,iaa finances in the hands of two comp
trolleys-geeerat one appointed b. Great
Britain and n by France, virtually con-
shutting them his administrative officers
Agains, this management Arab Bey, repre-
scouting the native political element Of the
country, rebelled, and the Ehei;ve has beer
ulable 70 si5drc him. The present militia
r proccoiiigs have been taken by Great
Bs.tain, therefore, for the purpose Of over
throwing Arabi and restoring the power to
the Khcdiye-that is, to the English and
French officers 70 whom he has entrusted it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Jno. II. Il. Latrobe, Jr.,-a brother Of
ex-Iiavo5 LstTobe of Baltimore-aged 50
wears. Wa drowned whilst bathing in the
Patapsco river en- Saturday last. He was
taken with cramp.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
20 BUILDERS.

rS1HE uudegsisncd hes c3h,raenccl active 5p-
1 c~riti0ns. % bls
LlrH IND P1Lf,f I'll
and can furnish Lath and palinga by the Gar
Lood 1T any time and NJ reasonable rates.
L. II. liOOFF
Cedar o;lN T.. @.
Page Comfy, Virginia.
NarR- !Ss2-3ma.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Weare without any special news from the
2nd Congressional District as to the further
appointment of delegates, except that We
are informed by the Spirit that Morgan
County las chosen three Lucas delegates
and one for Hoge, and also that Hampshire
IS not as heretofore stated by the H9!rii.
As the Spirit announced Monongalia coun-
I II for Lacas snd l for Hoge, and the
Post Of that County Republican and not
interested in making . false statement in
this matter) reports four-hfthso Of thedelega-
ton for Judge Hoge ard the lucas paper
in same county does not Contradict il, we
take the Spirits Morgan county news NTH
som grains of allowance. lis sources Of
Information are not always ofthe best char
actor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
.70ftce.

THE partnership heretofore existing under
the'naue OF fardesty q Baker composed
- the nndersigned hos this day been Dissolved
H. mutual consent. Al persons indebted 70
tie firm are hereby required 20 settie at once.
either with the cash q tseilable negotiable
paper. Either partner authorized 70 COLES;
,or the firm. Any person having dects against
the firm, Is requested 10 present the same u;
r r. HARDESTY,
4 r B5KER
Julv II. iss2-5t.Q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
1882.
LOllEIyIEII BROTHERS
ON: PRICE,
\ {. WEST WASHINGTON srsEEr nNGTRsToNN, I'd.
w. c. CARRELL & CO.

' ~ fmv- since our spring Ortmn, met Ha more encou-Et mst rs rvt 'bf l"aii
rxmt In setucnc OFT Increased patronage VIC ay Gt"c N t'f"|' -
tr I'd. untme of large bargains IsEy uHrc Sold ~ ISIS mtnofr !.m Nt"fr " W
ucGud can buy Is cheap IS the parent pE:o 3+ # t"t" t"4Ni
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

1t Is estimated that every year there are
], 200 to I 500 railroad employees killed, aud
from 5,0o9 10 10000 inj'ired in This country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Hon. Alonzo Bell, Assistant Secretary of
the Interior has rendered his resignation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Wc hould Ike very much 70 have the
vac1 promised r- W. re'd +, oe-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

In anvil Weighing 24.000 pounds has just
been cast in Potts;ovn, Pa, said to be the
largest casting ever madein the town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29
R0cK.p0TToNInscG

We are OF satisfied with q small pasto@. NceI H 49, ~ t1
tu Gualn w mn hy by te cease ~ te Ycy lowest rWSL -, 49, w. M. ~
reti uHireI MI Nc WIrt tpuHe the FARMER III N"hAn m w 49,"
6Gfrfnty II Having Cheap f- CASH. Always ntna'r onfpnof W rw wy Mt
tfrr5~ii Vhu oucrI cheap we arc skill cheaper Cur Wn ift H t""'s. ~F
tkigthc lead These goods are GuuE o~n W' .w"et uIt M Inc, Sd,
INIT ma a nsy1iut mr latauSW thar ctu ENrtaHt rtiaiF N""m t 80 ""
Rsnm tlth~n EMaAttna Perfect h fM tHltrln workmanship I"-iN H ~"
in |rfmv@ mIs. M solicit yor order. WcNal ut Pee nr'cr'4A ."tti i"+
Sn W0~ IN All Wool BsSrr $500; An tuliat Wool tn'F"tSa"e "y ~ "H"'
49, Sntctf IGt: orr vn um.s sl2 Suits are diY. Cr own i@hr -. -"' "Hn
Nee urow make SO salts ac l4rf~i Our own make tmi"h p "nt f ..
- I % an Prize rakul in Plan Fibre HWF rWt nm .3"o"p tett f"W'
mr rmi T1Mmmo 81 10 81 OrtEE ~ BLUE FIANNEto NeHtlt 4n t"ffr~
'f Note prices $500 $3.50, $50 SO ST. So Npdstei tr'o'mt fHt4H~ " '-
us4 ul and De .grgoI PyAc" ai attentive A& ea Wear t ."w2 "
H-owEHSTEEN DHoTiIitIss,
on fac Coiiers AMI Taimt
Xo7 West Washington Street, ID iheNsE !t,nrrh"I IaA'W'
AnriI I 1852. .L-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

July 20. 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-07-29

Jefferson County. Hest Ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Dec I.--Virgiuia Is deferred Q :
do consolidated 627s do second series -: mast
due coupons 90; do new 1O-4Os 1875; bid to.
day Cotton dull; mddliugs 10lSn1Oh. Flour
steady and quiet; Howard street and Western super
30 25a3 rs; do extra So S7a4 so; do family 81 IS
40 10; City Mills super So 50u4 co; do extra
III 25ao 30: do Rio Brands So rs; Patausco
family So 20: do supcrlative patent 81, 90.
Wheat-Southcrn steady; Western steady and
quiet Southern red 105a1O9; do amber 1Oa
l16i No Maryland 1O9lo asked No 2 Western
winter red spot and December 107a1O7ka: Jan.
lary lO9tsa1O9t. February 111a111as March
1l3 fal1Sl2. Corn-Southeru irregular; West.
ern quiet and steady; Southern white 5OuG6
do yellow o2a7O; Western mixed spot sc bid !;
for new; year 65aG5Hl January 62a62ls; Feb
ruary 61a6l l.. Oats firm and quiet; Southern
12a4G; Western white 1iai6; do mixed 4Oal2
Ponna 42a4G Ryequiet at G3a66. Hay steady
prime to choice Pennsylvania and Maryland SlIa
10. Coaco lower Rio cargocs ordinary to fair
oflaIti. Sugar lower and dull; A soft 8. Wills.
key quiet at 81 ~.
New YORK, Dec. 4.-Stocks dull but strong
Money S. Cotton dull and easier; uplands 10
ZIG; Orleans 10ts. Flour dull aad heavy.
Wheat opened I,nEic lower; subsequently, rccov.
cred and advanced lsassc Corn-Ycar &.a1 lbc
lower; others lsassc better
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Deer. 4
Market dull sales 400O prime GAaGHsc; good
5i2aG medium 1ha5t, common 3a4 Ii. Sheep
market dull sales l., 600 primo 5Aa5la; good
4%ia5; medium 32ia4k,; common 3a3E, Chester
county Lambs 5a6" Western Lambs lac
Calves 7al0: Iogs-market dull; sales 1000;
prime loalOf; good 9l2a9a4 medium 9a9A;
common SlhaS2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.


The thermometer this morning registered
Is degrees.
The Committee on Claims Of the City
Council will meet tonight.
Air. john Tucker is quito i'll at his home
! near his hricl, yard.
The funeral Of Miss Margaret Simpson
took place yesterday snl was largely at
tended.
Mr.. Russell Saith, Treasurer Of Culpeper
county, spent Yesterday in this city with
his friends
alr. Bart Mankin fell between two cars at
the Va: Midland depot yesterday and hurt
himself considerably by the fall
Dir. Allen HowiSon, who has been on a
visit 10 his friends here, left this morning
tor his home, i'll Charlottesville
The many friends OF Mr.. George IL. Rob.
inson vii: regret 10 hear that he continues
quite i'll at his residence on Cameron street.
The repairs TO the steamer Arrowsmith's
machinery not having yet been made, there
Is still but one boat running on tho Wash
lnGton route
Several gentlemen left here this morning
for Richmond where they had been sum.
moncd AS jurors and witnesses to appear to-
day in the L. S. Court.
Mr. J. W. Best, president and Mr. G.. 2.
Janncy, one of tho directors Of the w. 4 w.
II. H., were in this city to-day on business
connected with that road.
The wreck of the brig Cascaelle, in Ches-
apcakc Bay near the mouth Ofthe Potomac.
is said to be in 9 dangerous position, and is
giving mariners much anxiety.
Mcssrs. +. l.. and r. J. Daiugerlicld, of
this city, and Mr.. VIM. Smith of Haymar-
kct. left here last night for North Carolina.
where they have gone on n hunting cxcur-
sion.
Mr.. Oscar Demainc has returned from
West Virginia, where he has been spending
the past few weeks shootin. deer, &c. He
Killed four fine bucks while absent, besides
Il quantity Of small game
The grand Moving Panorama OF the Life
q! Christ to lie given at The NJ. f. Church
tomorrow (rucsCiay) night, will afford our
cll@ens an opportunity rarely enjoyed. Ev-
cryhod; should be present See. advertise
ricnt in another column.
Among the government employees who
We're allowed compensation for extra SER
vices, Ivy the Garfield Estate Board of Aud.
II Oh Saturday, for service performed DUR
iA% The final illness OF the late presidency.
is Edgar Il. Beckley, colorcd, of this city,
who is allowed 800
The four mastcd schooner Elliott B,
Church, loaded with i,70O tons of coal, by
th' American Coal Company, sailed from
hiscity on Saturday evening for Providence.
ewing TO the low tide, it required two tugs
to set her out OF her berth and in doing SO
sho considerably decpcned the dock, scrap
lug tho mud after ncr for some distance
The official charge Of Forts Foote and
Washington, on the Potomac river below
his city, has been in Capt. Thomas futile,
United States engineers, stationed at Balti-
more. Maj P: c. Haynes, engineer in
charge of The Washington harbor improve
ments succeeded Capt. futile in the charge
OF TIC Potomac forts, and Capt. futile will
remain III Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

VIRGINIA: At rules held in tho Clerks Office
' of the Corporation Court of the city of Alex
andria on the 9TH day of December, 1892
Susa Summers complainant, against Francis
Miller and Regina his wife, Victor Becker and
Frances W., his wife, Geo. w. Summers, Emma
a. Summers, Patrick McDevitt and Alice, his
wife, B. Rotchford Summers aud Philip Il. Sum.
mcrs, defendants. In chancerv.
Memo. The object of this suit is for partition
of tho real estate of which the late Mary NJ. Sum-
mcrs, died seized and possessed between tho par
ties to this suit for sale thereof if partition in
kind cannot BIO conveniently made.
The defendants Francis Miller ard Regina his
wife, Victor Becker and Frances. his wife, Geo
W. Summers, Emma A. Summers, Patrick McDc-
witt and Alice his wife and Philip Summers,
not having entered their appearance and given Sc
curity according to the act of Assembly, and the
rules of this Court, and it appearing by affidavit
that they not residents OF this State: It is or
dered, that the said defendants appear here with
in one month after due publication of this order,
and do what is necessary to protect their interest
in this suit and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in, the Alexandria Gazette, a news.
paper published III the city Of Alexandria, once
week for four successive weeks, and posted at the
front door of the Court House Of this city
4 copy-tcst: MORTON MARYE, Crk.
John NJ. johnson, p. q. dcc4-4a4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
eeg-THE FAILURE OF wendell,

RSS~THE FAILURE OF wendell,
ROSS & LUBEN, WHOLESALE CLoTHIERs OF
NEW YORK. CAN WELL. BE APPRECIATED
BY ALEXANDRIANS FOR l HAVE PUR-
CHASED FOR CASH FROM THE CREDITORS
OF THIS FIRM $4,000 WORTH OF THEIR
CHOICEST OVER COATS AND SUITS 1
BOUGHT THE STOCK TO SELL, AND THE
CITIZENS CAN REAP TIE BENEFIT OF TIE
GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED BE-
FORE IOFFER OVER COATS WELL MADE,
STYLISH AND ELEGANTLY TRIMMED, FOR
LESS THAN YOU CAN PURCHASE THE
GOODS FOR BY THE YARD. THIS IS NO
HUMBUG, BUT KEALrACTS. CALL BEFORE
TIE STOCK is BROKEN. EVERY GARMENT
MARKED N PLAIN FIGURES; NO DEyIA-
TON Ti;G3l MARKED PRICES, I ASK YOUR
PATIENCE 70 EXAMINE THESE GOODS.
y. i. WATERWAYS
TIE ONLY ONE PRICE,. CLniiiiEKIN ALIEN.
!NDE!A. CORNER At>;;; .lID FAIHFAX
Stu t4f?t:. "oylU-lni
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

!iHRISrMAS AND NEW TEAR CARDS AND
- Fine Holiday Goods 1T FRENCu'S 90 and 05
King street.
We arc now receiving a very handsome assort.
ineat OF novelties for the coming Holidays Tho
finest goods in Plush, Vienna and Russia L alher,
liu >h Satchcs, very beautiful Card Cases in plush
and fine leather beautifully ornamcntcd Port
nonn&r5 very handsome, Letter Cases, Portfolios,
new aud ni1uestyics Ladies' Companions, Dress
ing Cases, Odor Cases, Glove and handkerchief
Sets. Novelties in 1nkstands, Olive Wood Goods
richly in'aid Desks and Work Boxes, Statuettcs
Eisque, novelties in Work Baskets, and hun
dred other beautiful things for the Holidays.
In the Book Department we have q fine assort-
mcnt Of Bibles and Prayer Books, all sizes and
styles of binding, Poets, Choice Gift Books richly
bound. An endless variety Of Juvenile Books
Games and Blocks, great variety.
Our limo of Photograph and Autograph Albums
embraces all the styles in plush and rich
leather binding. Pancteries tho handsomcst made
japanese goods beautifully laquered, and many
other novelties too numerous to mention
dec4 GEO, E. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
Financial,

New YORK, Dee. 1.-The stock market
opened weak and sals percent lower than
at Saturdays close. III the early trade the
market was strong and recorded an advance
ranging from TO Ii per cent AT IL O'Clock
prices recorded an advance ranging from ia
per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
T0-DAY's TsLEGRAPHIC NEWS.

28,O0O,O00 roubies were stolen publicly
and prvately i'll Russia last year
Reports Of extremely cold weather come
from various portions vi the North.
Queen Victoria opcno< the new courts OF
justice in London today.
VIM. Redmond, who made seitious
speech in Cork last montt, IS to 30 prosccu-
ted by tho authorities
1t is said the reason the Sultan iailed to
attend the mosque on Friday last was the
TACT Of his having been appraised OF an at
tempt 10 assassinate him. He is said to TIC
terror stricken aud nervous, and hardly
dares to show himself outside OF his harem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04
An Earthquake Shook.

There was distant shock of earthquake
felt in the city yesterday. The phcnome-
non is SO unusual here that it attracted
much attention and formed subject of gen
eral discussion. Some very good people
believe that it was caused by the announce
mcnt that B. Robinson & Co. had the largest
and hest selected stock of boys clothing in
tho city. Remember their number, 900
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue ola deed of trust
L executed by Philip Park and wife bearing
date the first day of February, 1862 and record.
ed libcr Z, No g. page 1872, of the land records of
the city of Alexandria, Va. default having been
made in payments, and by the direction OF the
parties controlling the same will offer for sale
by public auction on TUESDAY, the Goth day of
December, 1892, at 10 o'clock m, in front Of the
Market Building, on Fairfax Street. the following
property. to wit: All that TENEMENT AND LOT
OF GROUND, on the east side of Fairfax street.
between King and Prince streets, in the said city,
and designated as No. IL. being the same lot con-
veyed by Deborah II. Staber to said Park by deed
Of date the first day of February. 1860.
Terms Of sale cash; eonveyancing at expense Of
tn" purchaser. PETER WISE,
dec1-ootd Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

SILVER SToLEN.-In Washington Oh Sat
urday evening about $50 o'clock, negro
thief entered the dwelling of Mrs. Mary E.
Fleming. formerly of this city, from the rear,
aud by raising Il window entered the dining
ROOM and secured twenty-five solid silver
spoons and forks, with which he escaped.
He was seen by colorcd boy in the house
to jump the back fence. The stolen proper
city was valued at about $780,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

ScALDED TO DEATu.-Wo learn that ,
most painful accident occurred on boat 81,
the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, near Dau,
No: 1, last week, by which a little child ios.
It's life The child was about two years a.
age, the daughter Of q Mr. Hughes from
Cumberland, and while at play in the cahin
of its fathers boat accidentally fell into \
kettle of boiling water scalding itself SO .r,.
rihly that it died the next morning. The
remains were brought to this place, and bur,
icd IN ElmWood Cemetery by Uudortns>~r
Cameron. --.ShcpierIstown Rcgistcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

CONTRACT AwARDED.-Capt W. ".
Rock, overseer of the out of door poor for
the city, has awarded the contracts for sup
plies for the different wards as follows: list
5 a. Mankin; 3D. George T. Price; Sd, r.
w. Avery 4th, ]. A. Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

PERFECT BCCKwnEAT CAKES in three
minutes can be made by using Hecker's
Self Raising Buckwheat. Hecker's Self
Raising Flour makes good biscuits and cakes
in ten minutes without yeast or Baking
powder and without setting to rise. For
sale by all grocers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

The ELECTION for a Councilman, 10 I'LL
the vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Mr.. James Cowlng Of the Fourth ward,
took place on Saturday and was a very
quiet affair. The democratic nominee, Mr..
J. ). B: Thompson, had no opposition ill
towards the evening, when a colored man
known a. Il call you Gaines''was put up by
some of his Mahoney friends. There wer,
but 1853 votes cast during the day, Of which
number Mr.. Thompson received 1915 and
Gaines I:i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-04

POLICE REPoRT.-Thcre have been no ar.
rests made by the police since Saturday.
Several dodgers were Accommodated at the
station house on Saturday and last nights.
The Mayor had no cases before him for tri-
al this morning