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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Inc steamer Mary Washington will be
realty Tor inspection Wednesday
Lieut.. Smith, of the police force, continues
al AT his residence OH Fairfax street
VI. ID. Corse. jr., son of Mai. Wilmer
'orse, has left for Florida to join his father
Mrs: Spencer A. Coe died at the residence
OF herhusband, at Falls Church, Saturday
night,
The case mentioned elsewhere in the
Gazette was the only one ut Police head
quarters to-day.
being built III the ship-yard will he com
mcnced Wednesday next.
Mariah Davis. colored, who went from
this city TO work in Norfolk several months
ago, died III that city one day last week.
Mr.. Frank {. Neale has just erected in
the Union Cemetery handsome monument
to the memory of the late Hugh Latham.
Rev Charles KabGls, formerly pastor of
the NJ. F.. Church in this city. died ut his
home at Yellow Springs, Ohio. on the 10th
inst. RE was seventy-two years of age.
temperance convention, composed of
delegates from Fauquier Prince William,
Fairfax, Louduun and Alexandria city and
county will assemble in this city to morrow.
The Circuit Court for the county, Judge
James Keith presiding. commenced in this
clty to-day. After the assignment of cases
The court adjourned till Tomorrow morning
nj ten o'clock.
The members OF the Columbia Steam Fire
Engine Company will meet to night, it is un-
derstood, to protest against the purchase of
the lot on the corner OfColumbus and Cam
eron streets. for the site Of their new Engine
House.
The steamer George Leary passed up the
river 10 Washington Saturday night, the
Excelsior having succeeded Saturday last
IN getting the steamer OF Of MatOmpkin
shoals, where she had been since Thursday
night last
The Baltimore orule has made its APP
pcarancc in this city and the surrounding
country. The bird, from which Lord Baltii-
more took his colors, is welcome in this
section, as il is not only pretty, but good
singer.
The Marine Band concerts will begin at
the Presidents grounds, in Washington,
next Saturday afternoon The music stand
has been repaired and put in readiness for
that purpose II will probably he taken
from the hill and moved nearer the house
The venerable mother Of DIR. J. M. NJ.
Amhcr, who lives near Markham Station.
FauIuicr county, Va, was so shocked when
she heard of his death and the loss of the
belong party that she became i'll, and her
life is despared of. The family telegraphed
for her son r. c. Amber, esq, who is living
nj Maysvillc, Ky, and he is now at the bed
side of Mrs. A.
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PROPOSALS.

CEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE BUILDING
y OF AN IRON BRIDGE ACROSS CEDAR RUN,
near Brentsvile, Prince William county, Virginia,
will be received by the undersigned, commission
crs until MONDAY the 9th Of June, 1892, at
noon at which time the bids will be opened ut
the Clerks office, in Brentsville.
The bridge is to be Of wrought iron, one span
81 feet between the abutments, 16 feet wide; all
timbers to be of North Carolina pine, except the
flooring, which is to be white oak = inches thick,
The iron to be first class bridge iron and to car
rv not less than 1000 lbs to the running foot in
addition to its own weight, with the factor OF
safety five wrought iron to be used in tension,
to be worth ffty-fvc Thousand pounds to the
SQUARE inch of section wrought iron parts in ten
sion not to In strained beyond ten thousand to
the square inch by tile combined load above spec
fed. Specifications must accompany each pro-
rosal.
Bids must bc opened and read in tho presence of
the bidders. They may bedirected to Joseph B.
Reid, Brentsville, Va, OF DR.. John S. Powell, Oc-
coquan, Va, and endorsed Proposals for building
abridge at Brentsville."
The commissioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids not deemed satisfactory.
The site of the bridge will be shown contractors
by Mr. Joseph B. Reid, at Brentsville
- JOHN S. POWELL,
A. D. WROE, Comm'rs
/ ..iaaa JOS. 3. REID,
! Brentsvilie, Va, my12-twtje5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
FAIRFAX COUNTY.

By virtue of decree rendered ut the June term,
1851, of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax county in
the suit Of Quander VS.. Smith, the undersigned,
commissioner, will sell at public auction, on the
18th DAY OF JUNE 1882,
Court day. in front of the Court House door of
said county, the following REAL ESTATE, con-
tanning FOURTEEN ACRES
This tract of land is situated near the village of
Accotink, about two miles from Mt Vernon. and
is near the celebrated Woodlawn settlement.
Terms of Sale 500 cash residue in /, and 3
years, with interest from day of sale, secured by
bonds of purchaser, with good personal security,
and title to be- retained until last payment is made
myl1 w4w j. NJ. LOVE. Comm'r. Of Sale.
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HNRUSTEES SALE
TRUSTEES SALE
OF 4 VALUABLE MILLAND LOT
IN FAIRFAX COUNTY,

Pursuant to deed OF trust, dated the 9Th of De-
cemhcr, 1872. recorded in liber p, No. 4, folio
ITO, given by james Fox and wife and others to
the undersigned to secure one K. Summers will
offer for sale by public auction ut Fairfax Court
House, i'll front uf the Court House, on
MONDAY the 18th day of June, 1882.
valuable MILL with about THIRTY ACRES OF
LAND attached. The Mill is situated upon a
never failing stream Of water, is in good running
order and is about one mile and a-half from the
Y. VI. K. r.
Upon the lot is i comfortable DWELLING
HOUSE ofSiA rooms with all necessary out build
ings. Terms Cash. JAMES NJ. LOVE,
my l-Wiw Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

The RELIEF Hook AND LADDER FAIR.
The fair at Armory Hall for the benefit Of
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company will
be attended by the Hydraulion and Column
bia Steam Fire Companies and the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company, in uniform, to-
night, when several valuable articles will be-
disposed OF. The managers of the fair have
received from Messrs. Lord 4 Pack
ham, of Baltimore, through Mr.. +. Fl.
O'Brien, one dozen whisp brooms The fol-
lowing is the vote for the articles named:
For Gun-James Smith As, Geo Wise Il,
scattering 5.
For Babys Cnrriage-Geo. Fisher 49, Ed
die Borhaus -, scattering H.
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A Good Housewife.

good housewife, when she is giving her house
its spring renovating, should bear in mind that the
dear inmates of her house are more precious than
many houses, and that their systems uec, cleans
ing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach
and bowels to prevent and cure the diseases ariS-
ing from malaria and nliasn,a. and she nuts, know
that there is nothing that will do it so perfectly
and surely as Hop BittcrS the purrst and hest
mcdcine-C6ncord IN. H. Patriot
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A New SHIP iARD.--The managers of
the Potomac Manufacturing Company have
for some time past had in contemplation the
establishment Of new yard in this city.
The establishment ofthe new ship yard, it
is said by those prominently connected with
the company, is now an assured fact The
old Hunter ways, between the iron works
and Messrs. Agnew & Cos yard, have been
secured, and as soon as the necessary ar
engagements can be made the building of a
new vessel will be commenced there under
the direction of Capts. Goss and Page, of
Maine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

Samuel Nowland of this city, member
of the United States Marine Corps, will
leave Washington on the 10Th, on the
steamer Antietam, for Europe, to be gone
until 1886. Robert Robey, also marine
from this city, died from consumption on the
u. S. steamer Tennessee, on the way from
France to this country, about two months
ago, and his body was buried at sea.
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Alexandria Oa$rttr.
up\pAY EVENING, MAY -, 1882.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, May Il, 1882.
q. the Middle Atlantic States clearing
~ ,,hrr. northwestern V winds. stationary or
'.,',r temperature and higher pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

Revitalizing the blood is absolutely neccs-
saly for the cure Of general debility, weak
ness, lassitude, &c. The best cnricher o the
blood ii Browns Iron BittelS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

ANOTHER PHASE Of THE FisHrowNW AR.
-Fishtown, for the past few weeks, has
been comparatively quiet, but the arrest of
a fish dealer there this morning, caused a
renewal of hoslilitie' and the ''town" is..now
again in n ''tluttcr" Mr. VIM. Javins, in
siStedo II cutting sturgeon in his house on
the wharfthis morning, when he was arrest
ed by special officer Bremen The cast
came up at eleven o'clock before the Mayor.
who fined Mr.. Javins - for violation OF the
law on the subject. Mr.. Javins refused to
pay the fine and was committed to the GUS
tody Of the City Sergeant. This case, like
that against Messls. Mathews & Davis,
will he taken to the Corporation Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

Clothing, Hats and Gents Furnishings
25 per cent cheaper than they can be bought
elsewhere at
HENRY STRAUSS, 66 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15
10Th day of Nav. 1882,

III the railroad depot of the Washington and Ohio
faiirnld company. in the city of Alexandria Va.
offer ut public auction the Sc SID ~
ENTIRE LINE OF THE WASHINGTON & OHIO
RAILROAD.
including that partlyand that wholly constructed,
ana also all anctsingalar-all the works aud prop-
erty, real, personal aud mixed rolling stock loco
motives, cars Sc, and all rights contracts and
franchises OF said Washington and Ohio Railroad
Company. '~aG
Inc said property consists of constructed line
OF railway i'll active operation from the city of AL
eXandria, Va. westward through the counties of
Alexandria, Fairfax aud Loudoun to Round Hill
station, IN I.oudoun county, 4 distance of 51I,
miles, including q line connecting with the WASH
lnston ana alexandra Railroad. The road is also
graded beyond Round Hill for distance Of three
miles =, " '''''e
Inc other real property of the company consists
OF a large brick depot building and freight house
IN the city OF Alexandria, round house, machine
sHop' car shop car shed store house &c. and about
hfteen acres OF land adjacent thereto; also eleven
depot houses and lots at the eleven principle STA
lions between Alexandria and Round Hill
according to the route surveyed the distance
from washington city to Point Pleasant on the
ONO river, is three hundred and twenty-five
miles, and passes through country heavily tim
bered and of great mineral resources
Term The entire property, real, personal and
mixed franchises, &c, Is sold together, and for
the same inc purchaser must pay fifty thousand
uoliarS (Soo,oNol OF the purchase money in cash,
ana the residue III four equal annual payments,
with interest from the day of sale which said pay
ments are to he evidenced by bonds which are to
De secured by deed of trust upon the property
SOLD, to be executed upon the confirmation of the
sale and conveyance to the purchaser.
ms sale Is subject to the lien of the deed of
trust executed August 9th, 1853, to indemnify the
county OF Clarke, Stnc of Virginia against liabli-
~ Tor the annual interest the bonds of the said
county for the SUM of one hundred thousand dol
lars (S1OO,OOO) up to and until the time when
SAID road shall b. commenced, and under con-
struction in said county of Clarke" and against
Iabillty for the payments of the principal of said
bonds in case they shall become due and payable
before the road shall! bc commenced and under
construction in said county, the said bonds falling
due in the year 1892.
The purchaser will be entitled to the net profits
OF the road from the day of the sale.
r. II. BARTON.
RlClrD. II. LEE. Comm'rs.
CliAS i. STuAkT. of Sale.
HENRY lIEATON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

lHf. ClRCCTT COURT OF FAIRFAX
L roamty. November term, 1881.
Shpman.
Bowers
lhe court doth adjudge, order and. decree, that
James NJ. Love one of the Master Commissioners
OF this court do report to the next term of this
court an account Of the debts Of Arthur West decd
nut before executing this decree shall notify the
creditors and other persons interested of the time
anu place OF executing thsdecree by notice there.
OF published in the Alexandria Gazette for ten
,lO) days. Extract
rcstc: JOHN W. GRAHAM, Clk.
t)AkT les interested are hereby notified have
L fixed upon the 2Sth day of APRIL. 1880 at
my othcr, at Fairfax Court House. as the time and
place shall execute the above decree All claims
must b" promptly presented.
J. NJ. LOVE.
aP1o-tu Comr. i'll Ch'y. Circuit Court
TRUSTEES SALE.
By virtue OF L deed of trust made the 18th day
OF OF July: 1873, by John W. Beckley and Geo H.
franklin, recorded i'll libcr d. No. 1, page 1872 OF
the land records OF Alexandria county, Va, de.
iauit III payment having occurred and by direc-
ton OF the beneficiary named in the trust. | will
offer for sale by public auction in front Of the en-
trance TO the court room OH Fairfax street, in the
city OF Alexandria, Fa on
WEDNESDAY, the 31st day of May, 1882,
at - o'clock H., Il lot of ground in Alexandria
county, Va, known rs the
'FENDAL LOT"
located on the Alexandria Canal and Washington
ami Alexandria Turnpike Road, with the improve
ments thereon containing thirteen (13) acres one
rood and thirty-seven poles
lcrnls OF Sale: Cash enough to pay expenses of
sale and pay $3.50. 81 $24O on the first day of
October. 1882; S24O on the first day of October,
1858 and the residue Of the purchase money in
SIN and twelve months from October l. 1883, the
deferred payments to bear interest from the day
OF sale and to be secured by the bonds of the pur-
CHASER anu deed Of trust OH the land. Convey
ancing ut expense of purchaser
PETER WISE Trustee
WILL OFFER ut same time and place the LOT
l. OF GROUND on Lee street, between Queen
and Princess, next adjoining the Gas Works on
the south, fronting on Lee street 80 feet and run
ming back to Union street 200 feet.
Terms cash. Conveyancing at expense of the
purchaser W. 2. MILLER
myI-Zawts Trustees
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SIT STORE,

MISFIT STORE, .-
CORNER TENTH AND STREETS,
Washington, ID. C. |
LOOK AT THIS!
81 80 for Blue Flannel Suits worth ST.
% for Blue Flannel Suits worth $50
II % for Blue Flannel Suits worth $40
ID 90 for Blue Cheviot Suits worth SOD
9 90 for Cashmere Suits worth SIT.
\ 90 for Cashmere SHIFTS worth S15.
10 90 for splendid Chcviot Business Suits worth |
SIS
- 90 for fine Eng Cass Suits worth 500 1
10 90 for all wool dag. Black Suits worth 500. |
- OO for fine Black Suits worth $40 |
ID 90 for fine Black Suits worth $45.
10 90 for Basket Cloth Getaway Chesterfield Coat
and Vest worth $1S. .----
1' no for fine English Mohair Suits different
colorS, worth $50. !
10 90 for fine English Cashmere Suits worth 500
Is 90 for fine French Cass. Suits worth S}3
90 90 for fine French Worsted Suits, silk facing,
worth S45
y 90 for fine Diagonal Coat and Vest, Prince
ff' Albert frock, worth $40
% o0 for fine Black Diagonal Suits, satin.Ined.
Pr. Albert style, worth $50.
Is 30 for Drap d Etc Coat and Vest worth SO
o 90 for Spring 0vercoat worth S14.
1000 for Spring Overcoat worth ST.
- 90 for Spring Overcoats worth $40.
5 on for Boys Suits from II tn II worth 81 20.
q i'O for Boys Suits from ~ to II wortl, 50 '-.
30 for Boys Suits from II to Il worth SD.
> W ur Boys Suits . tn l., worth 81
= 30 for Cashmere Pants worth 81 30.
3 80 for Worsted Pants worth Sc s--'
/ 90 for Eng. CASHMERE Pants worth 81 90 -.
. W for custom-made Pants worth So.
q 90 for custom made Pants worth Sill ~,
l - for Black Alpaca Coats worth 81. ft...,.ts..
For good Business. Office or Dress Suits, reliable
goods, we'll made and lowest possible prices call at
THE MISFIT STORE
II CORNER 10TH AND STREETS,
WASHINGTON, d. C.. reasg
Our motto No trouble to show goods Salts!
faction guaranteed Open till! 9 pm. Saturday,
II p. III. ...eE.,,s@s- i.'-a afsf = smy15-1mi
r OST OR MISLAID-A NOTE for $500, blank
| IL date. payable to, John B. Minor. Charles NJ.
| Blackboard, r. Fl. Dulany, and signed by Raleigh
yGolston. The public are cautioned against he.
gotiating Tor the same, as its payment will be con-
tested by law. (Signed)
! my11d1w&tw1m R. H. DULANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

MEssRs D. RUBEN & Co., IS King street,
have just received a large and varied stock
of Cousins celebrated Shoes, which they
are selling cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

STATE TAXES, CAPITATIONs AND IL
NSEs The attention of merchants, tax
.aycrs and voters is called to the notice of
he City Treasurer, in another column. 1t
VII. be seen that the Treasurer is required
y law 10 settle his accounts by June 18th,
,al he notifies all in errears for taxes for
N! that the same must be paid by June
H. twill be necessary to pay the capitation
81 ISL before the day of the general cleo
lion I" rnlitlc persons to vote in May and
November, and the production of the re-
,rT'M AT the pools will be required. Mer-
rants and others who have obtained certi-
.aicN from the Commissioner of Revenue
or State licenses should call upon the
treasurer and pay the amount of tax
i>rSsrd al once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

lElEGnAl RELIGIOUS ITEMS. Yester-
Ay, Ike all the other days Of last week,
VA r"d rainy and generally disagreeuble.
Iar>rrrIr presented IA deserted appearance,
4ai thu churches, with small congregations,
locked cold and chccrless
In IN" First Presbyterian Church Rev.
t'ro u. Buchanan, of Baltimore, young
aan. preached two excellent sermons in the
MORNING and afternoon. Rev DR.. Charles
adams preached in the VI. F.. Church. At
.gh' Rev. Mr.. Poulson, the father Of Dr.
toa'om. conducted prayer meeting in this
gaufyh. The services in the other churches
Vet" conducted by the resident clergy.
Res lr Poulson, Of this city, dedicated n
LEV M"thndist Episcopal Church near
Aaiir,.,>', yesterday.
Rev +. +. Roberts, of Rochester, New
toFk, Superintendent of the Free Methodist
Church, and editor of the Earnest Christian,
,I preach in the Free Methodist Church OF
il city tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

RIVER TRADE.--Inspector Hawxhurst re-
&7> the following arrivals at the river
'ooi to-day;
Nramer sue, Geoghegan, Baltimore, mer-
sI1''lISc TO Brodus & Co.; Steamer Nor
!. @i: Shropshire, Philadelphia, merchandise
%%f a. Reed < Co.; Steamer f. c. Knight,
l"rGAeStcr, New York, merchandise to F.
r r, Heed X Co.; Schooner T. D. Purnell,
'5iie, Havrc de Grace, coal to T. J. Me
alley 4 Co., Schooner Cora Smith, Will
S Jams Na>on's Neck, Cooperage to F. A.
. ",eH X Co. At fish wharf: Caroline, Croa-
""' Mary Rebecca and Kitty Ann.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

D. Ruben 4 Co., IS King street, want the
public to know, that they are selling Shoes
lower than any firm in the city.
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AUCTION SHES
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
Washington and 0liOR. R.

Under authority of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Richmond city, rendered April 23. 1880, in the
SUIT OF Henry Lewis ct ais, VS.. the W. & O. RR.
Company ct ais, and affirmed by the Court of Ap
peals OF Virginia at its September term, 1881, the
o'clock IN nm the - .rI-' 10y "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

HE New ENGINE House, The purchase
The lot on the corner OF Cameron and
o.umbrS streets by the Committee on Pub
Property of the City Council, orthc pur-
So "i building thereon new engine house
nth" Columbia Steam Engine Company,
a, created some commotion in certain
fclr- Some of the citizens say that the
'rrton of IN engine house Oh the lot will
di only prove detrimental to the improve
lent Of that section ofthe city, but will put
he city to the expense of paving three
'1rrS, while the Friendship engine house,
liter located. could besecured. The mem
r> Of the committee say the lot, which
ary purchased from Mr.. B. F. Price for
NH. WAS the cheapest suitable lot they
oaId obtain. 1t is understood the City
olnril will he called to settle the question.
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PERsoNAL.--Genera Chalmers and fami
" of Mississippi, will spend the summer at
Warrenton, Virginia
Miss Fannie Bragg, formerly of Luncn-
burg county, Va, will open seminary for
young ladies in this city.
Col. Harry Gilmore, of Baltimore is about
to establish large Fertilizing Factory on
the Potomac, below this city.
As stated heretofore in the Gazette, Mr.. J.
B. Fossett, for several years the agent ofthr
Virginia Midland Railway, has accepted The
position of agent Of the new great western
route, the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
and entered upon the duties orthat position.
The Washington Capitol says: Mr.. Fp:-
sctt Is one Of the most energetic and efficient
business gentlemen in this section, and his
services will be 4 very valuable addition to
the company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

TABLE OIL CLOTH AND GOsAMER CIRCU-
Il LARS, offered at great bargains by.
my5 AMOS SLAYMAkER.
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TAYLOR & HUFTY.
@"3 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
Washington, d. c.
Washington, ID. G..

DRlCES TELL, which accounts for the large
l. business done in spite Of the Indictment wealth
or a thp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-15

TnE ". x O. K. X. SALE.-The Wash
ngton and Ohio Railroad is advertised TO
,rrcsod at the office of the company in this
l,y tomorrow at twelve o'clock, but it is
thought that efforts are being made by par
.rs connected with the Baltimore, Cincinna-
!. and Western Railroad, the late purchaser
',hr ". 4 o. r. r., to prevent IL resale. 1t
well known that parties representing the
!, t. X W. Company went to Richmond last
night to sce Judge Wexford in reference to
airto-morrow and Il resident bondholder
G.hr ". q o. K. r.. said this morning there
ua.no doubt in his mind that some Chilean
ty vas goingon. Atelegram WAS received
.rir this morning requesting the presence
Gtol. Richard II. Lee, the only commits
,3nrr OF sale ofthe w. d o. K. r., who. it
!. .aid is in favor of confirming the sale Of
ia4, road to the B., c. & w. r. r. Co., in
Richmond but he waG not in the city. and
cvH,~lu"nlly did not get the dispatch.