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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23
No,lc. 70 school Girls and Parents.

Notice 70 school Girls and Parents.
All young ladies In Texas who. wish to
attend Wards Seminary, Nashville, Ten.
nessee, can meet my agent, Mr.. 4. Y. Ste.
yens, ut TexarkanA. He leaves TexArkana
Wednesday morning, August %, At 1880. on
through special car, and takes care OF all
70 Nashville. W. *. WAnp.
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THE WEATHER
''.'a Weather Report from Gaivesto

'ksla Weather Report from Galveston
Cotton Belt.
tiLvEsroN, August % --0uservatlons showing
l!asl and lowest temperature and rainfall
" psi twenly'four hours taken daily at 5
'aNsp M
~ following railroads kindly cooperate with
vnsd states signal service by requiring
INenn 70 take the observations and use
-a Nlfe-without expense to the government
~ uMsmit by them, viz Gulf, Colorado Il
shsite Texas 4 New Orleans, houston 4
i,Nalo railroads. '"''
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Ladies' Wishing

Ladies' Wishing
to order from New York millinery, ladies'
sur, and garments, silks, sntins, fancy
goods, ladies' wear, or bridal out At, can
address me at 2i6 East Broadway, New
York. All orders will receive prompt and
careful attention until September 18th,
when will return with y magnifcen,
stock. Respectfully yours,
Mrs. L. BAuNAs,
FAC East Broadway, New York.
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Ctstsrn Water

Sibterh wafer
Lee Cohn, at 5l2 Main street, sign of the
red lamp, takes pleasure in informing his
friends that he has dispensed with city wa
ter and furnishes for his baths only pure
cistern water. He charges but the small
sum oftwenty-6ve cents for bath, and has
five of the most elegant rooms in the city.
For bath of pure cistern water go to
COINS.
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Horsford's Acid Phosphate In dyspepsia.
DR.. A. jenkins, Great Fails, n H., saws {:
81 have prescribed it and can testify to its
seemingly almost specific virtues in cases I
dyspepsia, nervousness and morbid viyi.
lance or waketrluc-s
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

Every travelling man who "lndulges''
pstronizes The Office whenever in Dallas.
They soon find out the pure goods aud the
quiet surroundings.
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Millinery Below Cost
at Bauman's, 706 Elm street.

ParkN's Ginger Tonic does not oonstipatc
like other diarrhma cures, but gives q reEu.
lar action to the bowels.
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W VT 1T FFNVNNN
FAC East Broadway, New 70
f0c Rent or LeMse.

for three years, the lower part of the brick
building-50 by 100 feet-corner Main and
Second streets TT. Worth. Suitable for a
Wholesale house, For particulars inquire
Of G. b. Dixon or Thomas II. Whitaker,
corner of Florence and Second streets.
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Laces and embroidery We sell by . pc
cent. cheaper than any other house. A. q
Il. Nittenthal, 606 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

We Must Sell ON
our suits and millinery before we receive
new goods at 500 on the dollar, at Bau-
mans.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23
Colt n Exchange Meeting.

All members OF the Dallas Cotton Ex
change are requested to meet at the office
of klessrs. Collier Il Hall on Wedn, sday
sd inst, ~ IL u. IN. Business Of impor-
tance will be presented,
w. WnITH, President.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

Ifyou want good bread and cakes M,
Delmonico flour.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

Every. chewer should buy Spring Navy,
because it is the best Tobacco ever sold In
Texas. -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

II you wish skeap millinery ssods 70 10
N. Roeenthal q Co.'S.
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Ladies, Please Remember
we must close out all summer goods M half
price. Go to the Ladies' New Bazaar, nj
Bauman's. ~
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All OF Orr 3 buggies and carriages have
Servants patent wheels--l l-S-iDch aIles.
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The Cssquet Of Literature for sale al ten
dollars $40. Sec our wants column.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

Closing Ont TO Make
room for fall stock, at Bauman's, 100 Elm
street,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

Fresh cream and Swiss cheese at Loeb a
Freiburg's.
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Stop at the Rendrebrook House, Color.
ado, Texas. Just opened. Everything
clean and neat W. d. Stratton, Manager
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-08-23

Fresh Cream and Swiss Cheese at Loeb a
Freiburg's,
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Ladies', Como

Ladies', Como
convince yourself how very cheap we offer
all millinery, ladies' suits and fancy goods,
at Baumau's.
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Very Cheap Tickets Over the Ch,ekssa

RSpta A'peos over the ChlckasA
Iron from and after this date, until furthe,
NOTICE, round trip excursion tickets nj ex,
eesulhgly low rates, will be ON sale Al
coupon ticket offices Of the various RAILROADS
IL texas 10 the following named points:
hshvllie, North Carolina, Bristol, Tul.
iwshoma, Hendersonville, North Carolina,
hHaefyhis, Lynehburg, Norfolk, Warm
springs, White Sulphur Springs, Atlanta
lhsse tickets read via the Memphis &
onaileston railroad, the line which has
sSrel connections, quicker time, and fewer
Guide books, giving full description OF
the private and public summer resorts
reached by this line and its connections.
ana the price OF tickets, Will be mailed on
application TO i, Roarps va
General Western Agent, Dallas, Texas.
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When at Colorado, stop with W. y. STRAIT.
ton, at the Rendrebrook House. The best
sleeping apartments, the best table, the
best sample rooms in the west.
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Buy your buggies at w. W. Orr's, sue
&c essor to Sechler & Orr, Main street, Dallas.
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aaalEYs IXs TONIC soa9!MSysrEM '"I RsErIN11ovaroR

yiror "a
Pntsp the
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Orr sells the best bussies for the money
In the world.
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Hicd.

Htcu,
DlED-KAY, MoLLls daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs, John Kay (the former The longtime press.
man of thls piperl 9 years old. OF drppsy Of the
heart, The funeral will take place this morn.
Ing Al O'Clock from the family residence on
Cochran street
Little Mollic was perfectly we'll yesterday
morning, when at about O'Clock. she called 10
her mother and complained Of feeling sick, and
In some three hours thereafter the little one had
passed Away. The HERALD tenders lts SINGER.
est coincidence TO tho bereavcd parents, and
Offers the consolation which the Savior gave
when he said. suffer little children 70 come
unto mo, for Of such 10 the Kingdom OF Heaven"
Sleep on, sweet child, and take
thy rcse
Thou art early called, hut God
knows best
DiHD-At their residence on Ross avenue,
little Katie. daughter Of D. u. and q A, Bond,
aged I. month";. funersl took place attp, m.
Monday.
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W. ssiimum, Mean Minimum. Mean Rainfall
~ 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There will h" preaching in the NJ ?.
Church toni ght.
( ~. Marys Sunday School excursion to
tar!tn $ Springs to-day was largely attended
/ YIN. Pruitt. white, was arrested this af-
ternoon for disordcrly conduct on the streets.
The members Of Harmony Lodge of Col
orcd Odd Fellows went on an excursion 10
tuncpcr this morning. carrying with them
Il brass band.
The steamer w. W. Corcoran has been
engaged for the excursion of the Alexandria
Light Infantry to Marshall Hall tomorrow
night.
McSSrS. Richard Tucker and Oscar Carter
iclt to-day for an extended Northern tour
during their absence they will visit Niagara
rails and other prominent places of in
tcrcSt
The only case before the Mayor this morn
ING was Jimmy" Simms, Il well.known
character, charged with being drunk on the
SilcetS. The accused was discharged with
the warming that if he was brought up
again he would be put to work.
Hazel kirke and I3smcralda will be pre.
Sentcd here on the evenings of September
il'h ana eth, by Il company from the Mad
lSon Square Theatre, New York, with new
scenery, properties and appointments.
Charles Bishop will also appear at Armory
Hall early in the fall.
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allgI 1aw.lw

TlNRUSrEES SALE or 4 VALUABLE LOT and
l. FOUNDRY, II Vienna, on Washington and
Western Railroad.
BY virtue ola deed of trust from James Wclcll
and wife to the undersigned to secure an indebted.
ness To Jonathan Magarcty. dated the 18th of May
ISL, and recorded in lihcr A. No. D, folio 167
al the request Of the party secured. ia said trust
| will sell at public auction in front of the Court
House of Fairfax county, on MONDAY, the 21st
Of August, ISL, \ LOT OF TWO ACRES, upon
which there is Il FOUNDRY with its appurtc.
nanccs, aud stock on hand. This property is well
known rs the place where the "Cummins Plow'
is made, and is considered very desirable to those
who wish to engage in this kind of business
Terms Cash.
iy2O- JAMES NJ LOVE TRUSTED
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AUCTION SHES.
BY K. I. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
( COMMISSIONERS SALE.


Pursuant to a decree of the Corporation Court
oG the city Of Alexandria, Va rendered at the July
term, lSS, thereof in the chanccry cause of Isaac
Eichbcrg ct ais, VS.. II. S. Barker ct ais pending
in said court, the subscriber us commissioner OF
sale, appointed iy said decree, will expose for sale
At public auction, on SATURDAY, the 9th dav of
September, lSS2. AT l. H.. in front of the Market
building on Royal street, in the city of Aleyan-
drla Va, the property in said decree specified viz
l>l. LOT OF GROUND with small BRICK
TENEMENT thereon in the said city of Alcxan-
aria, on thu south side Of King street, between
fANrir and Henry streets in front on ing street
20 feet ana in depth 100 feet.
md. \ LOT OF GROUND on the south side of
Commerce street between Fayctc and Payne
streets III front on Commerce street about % feet
and of which diagram will be shown on the day
0I sale
FERNS Of sale : Onr-third of the purchase money
III cash on the day Of sale. and the residue in two
rIuaf payments III six and twelve months from
ia" day al sale. with interest, 10 he evidenced by
.hr h"nilS 1T thr purchaser, with approved SC
r'r;. AMI the title to the property to be retain
I'd until said bonds are paid; cnnvcyancing ut the
rNina al the purchaser
ALBERT STUART
aH"I wis COmm'r of Sale
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ByR. I. Lucas s Co., Auctioneers.
{ COMM lSSlONERS' SALE OF REAL. ESTATE
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY

ALEXANDRIA COUNTY
In pursuance ul L decree Of the Circuit Court of
the city Of Alcyandrin IN thD ohonoory oous"s of
Law. H. Taylor. wife ct al. vs. Powell ct al, and
thamhlin IT al. vs. Powell 1T AL. the undersigned,
commissioners, will offer for sale at public auc-
ton. at l. o'clock M. on
TUESDAY, September the 18TH 1892,
III front Of the Fairfax street entrance to the
Court roam, Market Building, Alexandria, Vir-
@ina. ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND AND I'M
PRONEMEN'rS, situated in the county of Alexan-
dria, Virginia, known us 'MORVEN," formerly
the property Of q. w. Carlyle Whiting, containin;
~ AtRES, more or less subject to lease cX-
pirin@ OIL the 1st day Of January, 1888.
Terms: One fourth OF the purchase money in
cash, and the residue thereof in three equal pay
meats at one, two and three years from day of
sale; the purchaser to give his bonds with ap-
proved security for the deferred payments, and
said deferred payments to bear interest from day
of sale the title to hc retained until all the pur-
chase money is .pdid, and all cOnvcyancing to be
III The cost of the purchaser.
ALBERT STUART, Commits
Il. kEMPER of Sale
-nrW1w
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ninsham, the milk-man on his way 10 this
city this morning met 4 colorc, boy on the.
road leading to Shutters Hill with bag on
his shoulder. He called to the boy 10 as|,
him some questions, when, to his surprise,
the negro dropped the bag and ran. An cx-
animation Of the bag revealed that it con-
tanned blacksmith s tools. & further inves-
tigatlon led to the discovery that the black
smith shop on the top ofShutcr's Hill had
been broken open and robbed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10

Tuesdays STORM IN MARYLAND-The
heavy rain storm which visited this city
Tuesday afternoon last was very severe in
Maryland, opposite this city, accompanied
by wind, hail and sharp lightning. Passing
over Alexandria the storm crossed Broad
Creek into Maryland, doing great damage
III that section. Mr.. VIM. p. Thorn, living
at the head Of Broad Creek, had his corn
crop nearly entirely destroyed, and large
number Of peach and apple trees uprooted,
besides having bushels Of fruit blown from
ia" trees left standing. The lightning struck
in front OF Mr.. Thorn's house boring fun
ncl-shapcd hole into the ground ten to tif-
teen inches deep, and throwing clouds OF
earth into the air Il distance of fifty feet
The roof of DR.. Philip K. Edelin's new barn
was blown of and carried considerable
distance. The orchards of Mcssrs George
story and Adam Weschlcr were also badly
damaged. The hail is said TO have been as
large rs walnuts, and people in the market
from Maryland this morning say there has
not been seen such storm in that section
Tor many years.
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Aug. 10, 1882.
For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather
in the southern portion, local rains in the
extreme northern portion, light variable
winds. mostly from south to west, slight
I'LL III temperature on the coast, and sta
,iouarv or slight rise in barometer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10

RAILROAD Acknowledging train
no 80, north bound, Conductor John Will
kens and engineer f. O'Bricn, ran into the
rear of train, also north bound, on its way
10 Warrenton, with Barrett's Cos Circus
on the Virginia Midland Railway, at Cul'
pcpcr, last night. The front of the engine
Of the passenger train, and two box cars OF
the Circus train were slightly damaged
No one on either Of the trains was injured
The passenger train, which was due here at
seven o'clock this morning, did not arrive
until after twelve o'clock to-day in conse
quence ofthe accident.
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CITY ScHoof. BoARD.-A meeting was
called torlast night, but only the Supcrntcn-
dent and Mcssrs. FcndaIl, Mclean and Mar
bury attending, an adjournment took place
10 II o'clock to-day, when the Board met at
the office Of the Alexandria Water Company,
present: H. Snowden. esq, chairman, and
Mcssrs Beach, r. J.. Carne, Fendall, Lead
heater, Mclean and Wilmington and Supt
". +. Carnc.
The minutes OF the last meeting having
been read and approved, the Superinten-
dent announced that the meeting had been
called TO examine the accounts of the year, as
required by law. The warrants issued by
The late Superintendent were first compared
with those for which they had been ex-
changed hy him, by the committee on Fl
nance and Accounts in presence of the
Board, and reported correct, which report
was unanimously adopted
The committee then examined and made
a similar report on the accounts Of the City
Treasurer and his vouchers, which report
M'i"a Is" unanimously adopted and then tho
Board adjourned.
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BRASS AND STRING MUSIC BY THE MARINE
LOWER CEDAR POINT.

[Washington's Coney Island)
SELECT DAILY FAMILY EXCURSIONS.
The Palace Steamer JANE MOSELET will make
excursions to this Popular Resort, commencing
SUNDAY june %, leaving wharf foot of Prince ST.,
DAILY, except Monday ut 8 a. m, returning at
p III. The management reserve the right to
take up any tickels at boat and return money for
same Positively no improper characters allowed
on boat or grounds Statc-rooms reserved for
families.
Salt water bathing fishing, dancing on waxcd
floor etc. etc, and Shore Dinner" Music by
Prof. Pistoro's Brass and String Band
Tickets tround trip ................ so cents
For further information apply at Capt. p b.
Hooc.
&D-Spccial arrangements made with societies
clubs and other organizations. ie22.1m
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WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITI1TE

STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
Opens September 10Th, 1882. One of the FIRST
SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG LADIES IN THE UNI
led STATES. Surroundings beautiful Climate
unsurpassed. Pupils from eighteen States TERMS
AMONG THE BEST IN THE UNION Board
Washing, English Course, Latin, French, German,
instrumental Music, &c, for scholastic year from
September to June, 1928. For Catalogues writeto
Rev. WM A. HARRIS, DID, Pres't,
jy3-tw1m Staunton Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10

A LADY SWINDLED OUTOF Ten DOLLARS
a lady went to market this morning. gar
ryin@ with her ten dollar note. Al one Of
the benches after making some purchases,
she gave boy named B. Gorhaln. of Fair
tax, surprising he was engaged at the stand,
the note to get changed for her. The boy
lett with the note and has not been seen
since. The police are on the search for the
thief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10

CHOICE Music CHEAP-At nv Blank
Book, Paper and Stationary Store oIlcr
you Standard Music by the most celebrated
composers, ut 2, 3, and ) cts. and upwards
per copy. have a large stock to select
from, and will order any, not in stock. at
regular rates, or special rates.
augl03t JOHN Fl. PARRurr
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~ y meeting Of the Conservative Executives
.nmInItlrc Will b. held Il! the City Trcasurers
oinr'. OIL Thursday August 10th, at ) b. III. A
full attendance is desired.
auG2-td JAS. X. CATION, Sec'ty
7 AkEN UP EaTRAi on Monday August 9TH,
Il on the premises OF the subscriber in Alexan-
drla county, near the w. l. W. r. T. Junction q
large BLACK HORSE, which the owner can have
10y coming forward proving property and paving
charges. iauSlO St RICHARD ROBERTS.
TliE UNDERSIGNED executes FINE OIL POR
Il TRAITS, Church and Society Banners; also
doe" frcsc" and Sign Painting at Il lower price
than yon pay daily Tor bad work. The Washing
ton Post Of June Is, 1SS2, says: There has been
II" finer artistic work done in this city than Shu-
man PICTURES IN the Convent Of st. Dominick
S. I. SHUMAN, Artist,
lrll II Is south Royal ST., Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10
BY Green & Wise, Auctionaer

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
In pursuance If decree of the Circuit Court of
the city OF Alexandria in the chanccry cause of
e. s Taylor, ST.. W. +. Dennis, admir-. ct al, the
undersigned will offer for sale at public auctiou
nj about IL m,
SATURDAY, the Goth day of August 1852,
in front Of the Court room. Market Building, on
Fairfax street, Alexandria, Virginia, ALL TIKI
LAND lying west Of Tan Yard Ditch and east OF
Alfred street and south of the Manassas Gap Rail
road occupation to Hunting Creek, supposed to
contain 2n acres. hut subject to survey
Terms: One third of the purchase money in
cash, and the residue thereof in two equal pay.
mcnts at six and twelve months, with interest
from the day of sale; tho notes of the purchaser
with security and waving the homestead cXemp.
ton to be given therefor, and the title of the land
to he retained until the whole purchase money ii
paid JOHN NJ JOHNSON,
jy21-ts Commissioner of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-10

.in,ISr"r;SIa, The bug-bcar OF epicllreans
VIII bc relieved by Browns Iron Bitters.
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CHINESE LArNDRY.-During the past few
years many new enterprises have been
started in Alexandria, but until a few days
ago the city has been without a Chinese
laundry. An establishment of this kind has
been opened in this city, with Lun Gee, as
proprietor. Lun Gee is genuine china
man, with pig tail and all other celestial
adornments attached, and he announces
that he will ''washee every day of weekee. ~
and guarantees utter satisfaction The
colored washer women are somewhat eX-
cited over the opening Of the laundry. and
declare tina. they will work for nothing
rather than allow that Chinese rascal to
gct the trade"
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ST JOINS ACADEMY.-O local notice Of
Tuesday having been misinterpreted, we
are requested to say that it is the Semi-Cen-
tenial session of st. Johns Academy mhiclt
will begin September 4th The titieth ami
ycrsary of the establishment of the school
does not occur until September Sth 1888, but
asthe school is neverin full operation so early,
it is in contemplation to have the Semi Cen
tal crlrhrution at the close of the present
session, in June next. Mr.. Carnc, also. re-
quests lis TO say that he has not been in
charge Of the school for fifty years, as some
have inferred from our notice, but that he
was, himself, educated in it, He has been
principal only thirty-five years.
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BLACKSMITH SHOP RoBBED.-Mr. Gun
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* APPARENT FORGERY. = Yesterday
There was received at the First National
Eank in this city, from Washington, Il check
drawn OH the Citizens National Bank in
favor of samuel Lewis for Sl37. with the
SIGNATURE of Geo. n. Robinson 4 Son, and
endorsed by the Great Falls Ice Company,
G. !. James, cashier of the Washington
Bank. and r. 4. Golden, Of Washington
When the check was presented to Messrs
Robinson * Son. one of AleXnndria's most
prominent and reliable firms both getlc-
men hrrIYrrd the signature was not theirs,
aud that they did not know Samuel Lewis
hut that they did not believe the 81 signature
wa5 an Intentional forgery, rs there was no
attempt 10 initiate the hand writing Of
either member of the firm that even il the
signature was intended for that Of George
II. Robinson Il son, Of Alexandria, they
hr!icVrd there was some mistake which
could be explained by the Washington
gentlemen. Nothing further has ye, been
heard Of the matter; meanwhile the shcck
h:, zone 10 protest. 1t is said that there
alr other firms; OF RubinSOnS in business
III other cite. and the check might have
been intended for one of them, but came to
Alexandria 10y some accident. The check
i drawn in two handwritings. The Pay to
Samuel Lewis; one hundred" is i'm a small
hand, and the "und thirty Geo II.
kahusum X Son is in bold, fine business
hand.
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Alexandria Ua4rttr.
LOCAL MATTERS.

EVENING, AUGUST 10, 1852