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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

Kh"KGANizArIoN or THE PoroMAC MAN
rfAtlrRiN,, tuMrANY.--A meeting of the
incorporators of the Potomac Manufacturing
Company Was held ut the office of the COM
iany, i'll this city, Yesterday, for the purpose
Of organizing under the charter recently
granted by the Virginia Legislature Among
tho-r present We're Capt. J. b. Archer, Of
Washington: Col. {. +. Lincoln, of Michi-
gan: Mc,,r>. Frank Hume and VIM. B.
Moses, ni Washington Judge Roach and
Cot. Bright, of Indiana; Senator Blair, of
New HAMPSHIRE L. :. Treasurer Gilfllin,
Ui Mas SArhuactlS; Capt. GOss, of Maine,
and Major john W. Green, of this CITY.
After some prclimnarieS the company was
rcorganizcd according to the terms of the
Virginia charter by the election of the fol-
lowing officers: }. b. Archer, President
{. L. Lincoln, Secretary, and Frank Hume,
Treasurer. A set Of bye-laws was then
adopted. The organization effected yester-
day l. temporary in its nature, and will have
to be ratified by the stockholders Of the
company, who will meet for the first time
III this city in about ten days, when trans
fer of all the property Of the Potomac
Manufacturing Company of Washing
ton 10 the Potomac Manufacturing Com
pany Of Virginia, will take place. 1t
l. nov Thought that the success OF the
different enterprises started and TO be start
ed in this city by the Potomac Company is
assured Dnr Of the incorporators of the
new company remarked to-day that it would
not be long now before changes would be
5ecn i'll cighhorhood of the Iron Works
Capt. Goss who is still in the city, is, it Is I'M
derslood, busily engaged in making plans
for The proposed new ship yard OH the old
Hunter property, adjoining the Iron Works
on the south. As soon lis the new shipynrd
is ready for work, the building Of Il large
Vessel l., to he commenced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

now diverted on account OF the want OF IA
cilities for conveyance. would return to this
market. Therefore. let ii not be said that
our people arc too inert 10 accept that which
can be obtained with so little vxertiou -,
the meeting tonight be full one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

THE ELECTION IEsTEEDAY.-The cleo
ton yesterday for commemorative Al
locn,y. Clerk Of the Corporation Court, CITY
Treasurer, City Sergeant and Magistrate
and Constable for each ward. was one ul
The 4nr;,&! ever held i'll this city. There
heinz only Il weak opposition To one OF The
,.udida;rs-Mr Leonard Marbury. the CON.
-cr.alivr Nominee for commemorative Az;
rornry very little interest WAS manifested
and a small! Vote was polled--S63, against
mca'i! 200 At the recent primary election.
The votes in all the wards were counted H.,
ooclork. and tha large majori,y-649 --l.c-
crived by Mr.. Marhury for the office OF
commemorative Attorney caused general
rrj"irin% among tina, gcntleman's friends
Later n !'r night bon-iircs were lighted in
some pAr;,, Of the ely. The following is the
vote IN he diiiercut wards Of the city by
which The entire democratic ticket was
,.,, ,p,l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

4 full feeling after meals, dyspepsia, heart
burn, and general i'll health relieved by
Browns Iron Bitters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26
Special Offerings --4d Trip to New York this Season.

Large ofWH1TE purchased A. r closing sale
LINEN and COTTON
lice and 1oc
esin IawnsM
orthahnt
and
other BlachedG ods1O ' iA"A't'" f4"' the
JNO q. TACKEIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

REORGANIZATION OF THE w. & o. r. K.
Co.-Thc Washington and Ohio Railroad
WAS taken possession Of by the late purcha-
scrS to-day. The Commissioners of sale de-
livercd the deed of the road to the parties
making the purchase. and received the
bonds of WIN. J. Best, 4. J. Dietrich, H. =
Terbcll, T.. \. Iiayt, Jackson Holland, f.. j.
Brooks, Chas. L. Williams, G. g. Lee and
c. ?. Janncy. Immediately upon the exc
which the W. 4 o. r. X. Co., was reorgan-
lied under the name Of ''Washington and
Western Railroad Company" with the
above named parties, and VIM Dyer, of
Boston, and one other whose name is I'M
known. directors. The Board of Directors
elected w J. Best, of Boston, President OF
the new company All of the officers and
agents Of the old company were appointed
TO the positions heretofore held by them at
their former salaries The Board Of Direc-
tors will meet again next Monday, when, it
is said, arrangements will he made for com
pleting the road through to Berryvile,
where il will connect with the Shenandoah
Valley 4. H. New steel rails will be put
down at once, says President Best, who is
much pleased with the country through
which the road passes.
There are but three Virginians on the
new Board OF Directors Charles L. Will
liams, of Richmond Chas p Janney, of
Loudoun, and Cazcnoyc &. Lee, formerly OF
this city bat HOW of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26
Alrxanlria Gazette.
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 26. 1881.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, May &c, 1882.
r.! the Middle Atlantic States warmer fair w.sth.
yr northeast. vccring to southerly winds. station
s-v or lower pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

y large stock of straw hats to be sold
without regard to cost.
Fl. STRAUSS, G6 King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

Mems Suits ranging from $I00 to $25.GI
Il II. STRAUSS. 6G X inc 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

Have received the latest styles of Spring
Shoes, at the lowest prices D. Ruben &
Co.. 6S King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26
TOTICE TO STATE TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurer's Office,
Room No. 2 Market Building.

NOTICE TO STATE TAX PAYERS
City Treasurer's Office,
Room No. 2 Market Building.
Alexandria, Va, May 18th, 1882.
All persons who have net paid their State taxes
for the year 1881, will please take notice that
am compelled to settle my accounts for that year
with the State on the 18th day of juno, and to
enable me to do so, must collect the taxes now un-
paid, and unless these bills are paid by the LIST
instant, shall enforce their payment without
further notice. Voters will bear in mind that
they must pay their capitation tax for 1881, to
entitle them to vote in the May and November
elections. Merchants and others engaged in bust
ness, who have received certificates of their State
licenses from the Commissioner of Revenue are
hereby notified that under the law they are re-
quired to present the same at this Office and pay
the amount failure to do so renders them liza
BILE to fine for doing business without license.
n. B. HARLOW,
my17 City Treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

.zss" NorTCE.-Thc members of Potomac Lodge
No. 3S, l. o. o. F., are hereby notified to meet nj
their hall tonight, ut eight o'clock, to make ar
rangements for attending the funeral, at three
o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Of our late brother
George W. Dearborn. BY order of tho r. G.
1t B. +. PEAKE Rec Sec'ty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

Ifyou appreciate comfort, buy your Shoes
of d. Ruben & Co., is King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26
EXCURSIONS. PICNICS. S.r
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

49, -'tc, I1tN y. DC.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL,
Commencing TUESDAY EVENING MAY n3p
Ending FRIDAY EVENING MAY 1GrII,
IN thu Store Room on King street recently ocru.
-, pied by \. King Chandler
The Ladies of the VI. F. Church South will u;v,
strawberry Festival, proceeds to he used in re-
pairing the Sunday School room of the Church
The public generally are invited to attend and
we guarantee them an abundance of refreshments
and pleasant evening
" and MT. VERNON SPRINGS.
STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON.
Having been thoroughly ovcrhauled and newly
furnished. will commence running excursions n
the above places. Until further notice on and
after
SUNDAY NAY II. 1SS2,
for Occoquan Fails, Sundays and Wednesdays
boats leaving Prince street Wharf SUNDAYS at Ia
L. m. returning At 1:3O I'm; Wednesdays at 9::3O
A. m, returning at 7:3O p. H. Fair, round trim,
20 cents. Mount Vernon Springs, SATURDAYS,
leaving wharf at $50 a. M. returning at 4::SO n m
Fare round trip. 10 cents.
Music and dancing on all trips except Sundays.
Music by Professor A. j. Cooks Band.
\" Objectionable parties allowed on the boat.
E. f. RANDALL.
N.Y. ou Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26
1t Frcnch S. So u 50 KING st.

inst received new styles Of BIRTH DAY
CARDS, Very pretty and cheap.
FANCY ADVERTISING CARDS, all the late
designs, by the hundred or thousand, printed at
the shortest notice
Fine Gilt Edge CORRESPONDENCE CARDS
and ENN ELOPES to match, 1jc per box other
Rev and beautiful designs.
CHEAPEST PAPETERIES in the market 30
different patterns from Zoe up.
VISITING CARDS, new and novel designs.
MARK TWAIN'S SCRAP BOOKS, all sizes and
new patterns
Constantly receiving New Books Magazines and
Daily and Weekly Papers. my25
NOTICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

DEATH OF CAPT. DEARRORN.-Captain
George W. Dearborn, an old sea captain and
Il prominent and highly esteemed citizen,
died at his residence, on south Lee street,
about half past twelve o'clock last night,
after Il long illness, in the 18th year
of his age. The deceased had been suffer-
ing for many months from heart disease, but
the immediate cause of his death was pneu-
mona. Capt. Dearborn, who was born in
Portland, Maine, Oh the list of May, 1905,
came to Alexandria when but ten years of
age, remaining here up to the time of his
death. For over twenty-five years before
the war he followed the sea, having during
that time commanded number of vessels
sailing ont of this port with cargoes for
foreign markets. He first commanded the
bark Daniel Webster, then the briggs Marion,
Hartley and Edward, the two latter owned
by the firms of Lambert & Mckenzie and
Thomas 4 Dyer. After giving up the sea
he served in the offices Of Ballast Master,
Harbor Master and Measurer Of Wood and
Bark The brother of the deceased, Capt.
Charles w. Dearborn. was murdered at sea
by Babe, the pirate on the schooner Sarah
Lavinia of which Wallace Nicol, of this city,
va; the first officer. The death of Capt.
Dearborn will be regretted by large num-
Der Of friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

THE MARYLAND FERRT.-For the credit
OF the city, and to show the outside world
that our people are neither dead nor asleep,
hut are alive and wide awake to the inter
cStS of Alexandria, it is hoped that there will
he large meeting of the business men to-
night at the old Sun Hall. and that all the
necessary arrangements for the completion
0, the plans for the establishment of the
steam ferry with the Maryland shore oppo-
site will be perfected. We have had the
i. longest assurances from farmers and 9th
r:s on that side that the ferry would be lib
t ally patronized, and much trade that is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

EIGHMIE PATENT BOSOM SHIRTS can bc
IL worn for week without Il break or wrinkle
For sale only by G. NJ ADAMS
my26-Gt 80 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

old APPLE vINEGAR-3 barrels just re-
~ ceivcd from Lnudoun co. Va, of fine flavor
and great str..I.-:., :Jr 5alt ~
myl5 J. G.. MILBUPE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

DIM KNOB LOCKS. VERY CHEAP Just re-
IL ccived Il good Door Lock, which we offer at
les; than regular prices. at SO King street.
ny17 J. r. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

WHITE BEANS, DRIED GREEN PEAS
w Canned Peas, Dried Cherries, Apples and
Peaches. Italian Maccaroni, Eermaceli, &c, &c,
just received by my11! J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

TOBACCO AND CIGARS.-Wne Sap, Mabel.
l. Morgan and other Fine Brands OF Chewing
Tobacco; also a full line of cigars for sale by
my15 ]. C. MILBCRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

T AVN MOWERS, LAWN RAKES, LAWN
IL Scythes, Grass Hooks, Garden Trowcls, &C., at
s. King street.
my1I j. I. CREIGHTON * son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-26

ID EFlNED COTTON SEED OIL and Pure Leaf
IL Lard for sale at J. G. MILBURN'S,
my26 II y. Royal street
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
The Mild Professor.

A very good story is told of an emf
nent Oxford professor who at one time
had very considerable influence over the
minds of many of the young men of the
University, and was supposed to pursue
Socratic method in eliciting the dor
mant powers of the young men. The
Professor knew how to be silent, and
also how to talk, especially in the salons
of the great and wealthy. One day he
invited a promising undergraduate of
the great and intellectual college to take
walk with him. The young gentle
man was slightly flustered with the
honor of theinvitation, and was prepared
to pick up any golden grains of truth
which might be let fall on his account.
They walked out as far as Iffley, but to
his great surprise stolid silence was
consistently maintained by the mighty
being whom he was prepared to accept
as his guide, philosopher and friend. At
last as they turned back from Iff1ey Lock,
the undergraduate ventured to observe:
"a fine day, Professor" The Professor
vouchsafed no reply, but strobe back
silent into Quod, and the young fellow
did not have strength of mind to renew
his attempt. AS they entered beneath
the archway the Professor fixed his keen
philosophc glance upon him, and mildly
said: 81 did not think much of that re-
mark of yours. "--London Society.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17

II passed about ten steps bevond No in
naAlhS an effort to turn, it accidentally
,s rsck the end of projecting rail. This
nus lust nave alarmed it, for all at once It
III 70 pieces, and the head Joint darted
~ crack of the fence and into
sne swamp as quickly as possible. Re-
hhlellinoerlng the jointed snake of our
10y DJy1nood, and that our grandfather had
a. tUi1 US II we would watch we would see
rc mead return for the Joints left, as
oaoiy as we were scared we determined
70 watch and wait the heads return Not
~ anniihdtul that we had been told by
mem OF old time that the only protector
rom hoop snake was to get behind a
" .tee OF stump on the opposite side from
.le one 1t was coming, we took a nosi-
tIon behind an old stump and awaited
ueFeiopments. 1t was not LONG before
~ tne mead came slowly and cautiously
through the crack of the fence, raised
,.sell 70 an angle of forty-five degrees,
iooked IN every direction, and then com
lnenced the work of reioining its BODY
and tail to its head. This was soon done,
50 next movement was to rear itself up
perpendicularly, or in other words to
sand on its tail. As the head went up
we distinctly saw that each Joint pos
seSSed india-rubber qualities, for as it
went up each joint became extended
until when the perpendicular position
was attained, the head was entirely out
o. sight By mathematical caicula-
Ton we ascertaiued its head to be little
less than five miles high, when it passed
tfdsyof sight. Having taken its bearings
e EIads.aIfy contracted to nine feet. 1t
INen made circular dart for its tail,
AID without more ado rolled off rapidly
in he direction of Atlanta. Cumming
| Ca, CLaH0n.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
A Extraordinary Eruption.

Quite q sensation was created in the
household of DR.. Kidwell, on Prospect
Avenue, few evenings since by an i'm
mense flock of swallows taking posses
sion of the kitchen. Although the flock
had been seen flying in circle over the
building for several hours, no one
imagined they contemplated entering
the house until an unusual noise was
heard in the kitchen chimney, and be-
fore any reason could be assigned for it
the stovepipe was forced from its
place (and very warm stovepipe it was,
too, there being at the time fire in the
stove,) and the birds began their I'M
ceremonious entry into the room:
Naturally the servants were frightened
and ran in all directions. The little fell
lows continued to chase each other in
until the room appeared literally full,
numbering, so it was estimated by those
who viewed the strange scene through a
window. upward of thousand. Why
they selected this spot for their raid is
unknown. After opening the doors and
windows, by persistent efforts and the
free use of brooms, sticks, etc., the
feathery tribe were persuaded to "home-
ward tly." Will some ornithologist rise
and explain wherefore this curious freak
Washington Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
A Georgia Snake Story.

In our boyhood we often heard OF q
hoop snake-one that, bringing its head
and tail together, rolled over and over
ike a wagon wheel. 1t was said that
this snake did its execution with its tail,
that being pointed like needle. We
never had the terror of seeing one OF
them, but did, when about eight years
old see jointed snake. The joints were
about six inches long. When alarmed
the snake fell to pieces, the head joint
darting off like an arrow to place oil
concealment. That was the last snake
of the kind we ever saw until quite re.
Gently we saw hoop jointed snake. We
we've walking leisurely one day through
our field. All of sudden we were start
ed out of ourselves by something rolling
by us which looked like the rim of {
buggy wheel without the spokes, Wher
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
Habits Of Siberians.

Many of the habits and customs of
these people are very singular Along
with much rudeness and simplicity, they
have high degree of ingenuity. At
night, for instance, an Ostaik can tell
the time very accurately by Judging the
position of the Great Bear; and as this
constellation is constantly varying with
the season, the operation involves on the
part of the Ostika calculation of some
magnitude. In common with all bar
barous and semi-barbaric races, they
manifest great dexterity in the use Of
weapons. In shooting small animals
such as squirrels, hares. etc., for the sake
of their furs, care is taken that the ami
NAL shall be struck on the head only;
and in this the natives seldom fail, even
though tteir rifles are very clumsy in
construction. With the bow and arrow.
which is the weapon most in use, they
are equally dextrous. Their method Of
Catching salmon, as described by Cos
sack officer who witnessed it, is peculiar
In marching through the country at the
head of detachment, he encamped one
evening on the banks of river; and on
the following morning he observed one
of the natives walk to a pool near at
hand, into which he waded, and then
stood motionless as statue, his spear
poised aloft, and his keen eye fixed on
the water before him. Not movement
indicated that life inhabited the figure,
until, with lightning rapidity, the spear
was launched forward and as quickly
withdrawn, fine salmon quivering on
its barbed point. Three times in twenty
minutes was the operation performed,
and each time a fish rewarded the
natives skill. And yet their cleverness
is but slightly applied to the arts of life.
The Tungooses, for instance, use bear
and reindeer skins to form their btss,
but as they have never discovered the
art of tanning, these articles when not in
use are buried beneath the snow, by
which means the hair is prevented from
falling off. This same tribe, too,
are remarkably improvident; they will
consume nearly weeks provisions in
one night, and go hungry the remaining
six days. Over against this, however,
must be placed their detestation of rob-
berry, which is regarded by them as an
objectionable SIM Chambers Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
The Flying Monkey.

There is a species of monkey that can
fly even better than the flying squirrel.
This monkey is the colugo, or lemur, and
is found in the islands of the Indian Ar
chipelago. The limbs are connected by
wide membrane that looks like a great
hairy cloak. When the monkey is crawl
ing along the limb of tree, it doesn't
look as though it could fly, but every
ting changes if the animal is disturbed.
Then it darts to the top of the tree, out
on the end of branch, and dashes off
into the air. The four legs are stretched
out at full length, and the membrane be-
tween them serves as a parachute. These
monkeys can fly about as fast rs man
can run, even with two or three little
monkeys on their backs. In Van Die
mans Land, there is flying mouse, and
in New Holland, a frog Of q peculiar
kind can fly several hundred feet
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
TABLEAUX.

The sun of Austerlitz had set
Behind the pantry door;
Napoleon sheathed his cleaning blade
And laid it on the floor;
The Iron Mask took Off his wig
1t hurt his ear, he said;
And Queen Elizabeth removed
Three-quarters of her head.
The next thing was Ubiquitous,
Which seemed to please them all;
And then we played The Prodigal,
And then tableau'd The Fall;
But Snipes, who took The Serpents part
Got hungry, probably:
AT least he ate The Apple up
And quarreled with the Tree.
larky spirit was abroad,
Which spoiled the serious things,
And led the girls to giggle at
Apollyon's awful wings;
And when the final scene was set
OF Mary Stuart's death;
Poor Mary was in such gale
She couldn't catch her breath.
Agloomy court, headsman's block
All hung with weeds of woe,
An Executioner in black,
And tapers burning low;
weird, funeral, solemn scene,
Impressive, gloomy, dark;
With all the tragic retinue
Just bursting for lark.
Too bad but Mary looked so sweet,
And had such pretty hair,
The headsman leaned upon his ak
And kissed her plump and square;
Then Perky Jones, the cowled monk,
So grim, and stern, and slow,
Turned somersaultS across the block
And spoiled the whole tableau.
Then buzz of talk, and change of seats,
And daughters merry peal,
Broke up the show, and all the boys
Took partners for a reel.
And we at Jones Corners think
That trying to be jolly
Is better, thirteen months year,
Than limp, aesthetic folly.
Ddutd L. Proudft, in the Century Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17

"A woman who does all her own
homework, attends to seven children.
and turns her dresses half dozen times
to make both ends meet, may be good
Christian, but when lady in 81, 00C
carriage and $500 dress halts at the
door and asks her to subscribe TO some
charitable object, she can hardly be ex-
pected to act and talk like one,--PhtlG-
delphid NeWS.