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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
PETRIFACIIoNs.

Joe Cornell, the accomplished light
ming manipulation at the government
Telegraph station on the Cheyenne
river, has the thanks of this scribe for
the splendid specimens of petrified den
izens of an antiduliyian age, which he
sent us yesterday. Mr.. Cornell is To-
Gated in close proximity to the Bad
Lands, which abound in all kinds of
petrifactions and has a full supply of
different kinds of curiosities, and will
supply all parties who may wish to
make a collection. His p~ostofice ad-
dress is Smithville, Dakota.-Black
Hills Times.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01
$500

storica1 Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-10-01

- 'Ne- hA-N'ibE bLONN INV n.
On the Sd instant the largest blast
yet fired on the Oregon and California
Railroad vas set off near Stevens,
camp. The charge consisted of 200
pounds of Judson and 5000 pounds of
black powder. 1t was placed in a
sixty-foot drift in the side Of the noun
tain. The effect of the blast was
simply tremendous. 1t tore down the
side of the mountain, damned up the
creek for a mile and blocked up the
wagon road for half a mile.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
THROUGH NAILS TO TuE PACIFIC.
The p~ostofice department has estab-
lished a mail route from Missoula to
the eastern end of the Pacific division
of the Northern Pacific railroad, and
commencing with 9th of September "a
daily service will ply to and from the
points named. This link completes the
new sentimental service by the
northern route. Four and six horse
coaches will run between Billings, on
the Yellowstone, and the terminus on
Clark's fork of the Columbia, and all
Montana mails for Northern Idaho,
Washington Territory and Oregon,
will hereafter pass over this direct
route.-Pioneer Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
Fine Old French Brandy, Vintage 1870.
Very Fine Old PORT Vintage 1876.
Duff Gordon Pale Sherry, Vintage 1876.
GarVey Extra Pale Sherry, vintage 1876.
the leading and
GEORGE MoBURNEY & SON.
GRoCERs SOUTHWEST CORNER KING AND STREETS
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise. Auctioneers

Rf VIRTUE of u decree of the Corporation
- Court entered at its September term, 1882.
IN the chancery causes of E. S. Leadbeater ct ais
vs. W. H. Marbury, executor, ct ais, and George
McBurncy & Son ct ais. VS.. William H. Smith, ad.
Illustrator, ct ais, consolidated. the undersigned
commissioners, wills ut public auction. ut the
Fairfax street entrance to the Market Building at
II o'clock NJ, on SATURDAY, the Dist day of
October, lSS2, the following property to wit:
HOUSE and LOT on the south side of Prince,
between Pitt amidst. Asaph streets, in the city of
Alexandria, Va, formerly occupied by Matilda
Fletcher, deceased, beginning IS feet 4 inches
from Ptt street. fronting on Prince street 2I feet
and extending south 100 feet
Terms OF Sale: One third Of the purchase money
III cash, and the residue in two equal payments OF
SIX and twelve months from the day of sale, with
interest thereon the purchaser to give his notes
therefor with security, and waving the home.
stead exemption and rs further security the title
OF the property to be retained until the whole
purchase money is paid
k 164}S r ,n MARBGRY, comm'rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

! David Stricken and Reuben Lucas, old
Citizens OF Page county, died last week.
/ Bishop keanc, of Richmond is to de.
liver Il lecture in Luray on the evening Of
October II.
Rev. Dr. VIM. n Pendleton, rector Of
Grace Memorial Church, is seriously i'll ut
his residence in Lexington
Branscom Jones, farmer. living near
Amlsyi!lc, Rappahannock county, fell dead
from heart disease last week
The West Point cadetship for the third
Congressional district has been awarded to
Geo. \. Crutchiield, of Louisa county
| L. 5. Brown has resigned his position as
general travelling agent of the Norfolk and
Western and Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Companies.
Rev. George W. Dame entered upon
the forty-thrd year Of his Passionate of
the Episcopal Church, Danville, last Sun
day. '''~'
Mr.. Richard E. Carter, most cstimable
gentleman, died at his home in Fauuuier
county near Rappahannock Station of ty-
phold fever, on Wednesday last, in the ed
year OF his age. He leaves large family.
Mr.. Robert Ward, q prominent citizen of
fflhcess Anne county, was thrown on a re-
volvlnS saw in his saw-mill yesterday after
noon, and his head was completely severed
from the body, producing horrible death
James, the little son Off. B. Flynn who
was Knocked senselcss by fall from the
Top OF n freight car at Warrenton on the Sd
day OF August, and remained unconscious
Tor weeks and speeches. until Sunday last,
can now articulate quite distinctly
On Saturday night straw stack belong
ing to John W. Taverner, living in the
neighborhood of Wildwood, Clarke county,
was destroyed by fire. A thresher, belong
ing to Earle 4 Smith, situated short dis
lance from the stack was also consumed. 1t
is supposed that the fire was started by an
incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
By Green & Wise, Auctloneers.

BY VIRTUE of a decree Of the Circuit Court of
~ Fairfax county, Va. rendered ut the June
term, 1882, in the Gauge of Harriet King ct ais
VS.. Deborah Fowler ct al, ! will offer for sale BY
public auction at the market house in the city of
Alexandria, on SATURDAY, the 21st lay of De-
tober, 1882 at II o'clock III. the following prop
erty, to-wit:
The property known as the West Farm of Lewis
Linton, now deceased, situated in the township OF
MT. Vernon, Fairfax county, lying between the
homestead and theland of John Young, containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES more or less, us SURVEYED
and estimated by Warrington Dillingham;, reserv.
ing wagon road where it now runs of the width
OF two rods, not TO be obsructcd by more than two
gates rs described in the will of said Lewis Linton
recorded in will booizG, No. ,, p 394 OF the re-
cords Of Fairfax county.
Terms of Sale: ThcIpurchaser to pay sufficient
IN cash on the day of sale to pay the costs of the
SAID suit and the costs. expenses and comm ission
OF sale and ten per cent of tho purchase money in
addition thereto and for the residue to execute his
several notes or bonds in equal installments bear.
ing interest from the day of SALE payable in six.
twelve, and eighteen months thereafter, said notes
or bonds to be secured to the satisfaction of the
commissioner, the deposit to be forfeited, and the
land liable to be resod in ease the purchaser fails
to complete his purchase at his risk and the title
10 DC retained until the deferred payments be fully
paid W. WILIOUGIBY
Sep2A-ts COmm'r. of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
LOCAL BREVITIES

United States Judges Hughes and Bond
were registered at the Tontinc Hotel to-day
Tho do, b,s hoor ,r;o,t ,r1 ho.,,;r,,.'I
thc mir =: b,lmv ~ tbst Of tbo Snmih , ua
Jslcs ..rTnyvihinu - ,,loasino, avn. am1 n ~.
NAM i viyn . ''''' ''''
,rha r,,,am., e ,,: n:, -,
ne ,',l'1l"i q, al'sS llles' an olu ana re-
last, took place Yesterday and was
largely ATTENDED,
Durin" the fn,. This morninw na,r Char
lottesyilIc. the three sections Of = rrrnLt
train on the Va. Midland Railway |ni
I,no',nm ,hn naI,nn.a h~t ;n;,,r;,,n' ~ n',o
way ' 'i''' '"7 nv '''@'
Andrew J. Allison. foreman of 4 lumber
yard in WASHINGTON was yosterl,r Gnol
$50 or sixty days III jail, in the police court
of that city, for making Il brutal assault
upon VIM. Moody. q fellow workman from,
Eirn;,,;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

kEGlsrEATIoN.-Eotc ofthe Second and
Fourth Wards must not forget that they
must re-register before Saturday evening in
order to vote on the eth of November. 4
great many Of the voters Of these wards are
o! the opinion that having registered hereto
fore they are fully qualified to vote. This
is a mistake The old books will be no
longer used, and every voter must rcrcgis-
ter Let them all do so before Saturday
evening. The books are open every day
during this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

THE CANAL CAsE.-Judge Hughes an
nounced in the United States Court to-day
that he would render his decision in the
case of the United States VS.. the Alexandria
Canal Company Tomorrow The decision
is looked for with great interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

DISTRICT CONFERENCE.-THE sub-dis-
trict conference of the NJ p. Church, DR.. :.
B. Sutherland, president, and ]. r. Lassell,
secretary, which convened in the NJ. p.
Church of this city, Rev Mr. Treadway
pastor, Tuesday morning last, adjourned
yesterday evening. During the session of
the conference various important questions
of interest to the church were discussed
Rev. Mr.. Lasscll preached on Tuesday night,
Rev. F. c. klicn, missionary to Japan, de-
livercd an interesting address yesterday
evening, and Rev. DR.. Sutherland conclud-
ed the services with an eloquent sermon
last night, The sessions of the conference
were attended by large congregations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

That feeling of languor and debility that
follows physical exertion, removed by using
Browns Iron Bitters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

THE REGISTRATION PLACE IN THE
FOURTH Wards AT THE BLACKSMITH
SHOP CORNER DUkEANDA ALFRED STREETS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
Thought He was a Man

Yes; ever since bought him that suit
OF clothes he thinks he is mar" ''Why,
dear bless my soul I hadn't noticed his
new suit! Where in the world did you get
1t? Oh! isn't ii handsome? 1t fits so well
and looks so neat, no wonder he thinks him.
self man! Where did you say you got it?'
AT B. Robinson < Co.'S, 900 Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, ID. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

UNITED STATE CoURTs-Judge Robert w.
Hughes prssiding.-The United States Cir
cult Court has been engaged all day in the
trial of the case Of James w. Pearre against
Samuel c. Luckett and Joseph Furr, ex-
ecutors, &c, q suit ut law to recover about
5000 with interest from the estate of Charles
Williams. Messrs. Linden Kent and Lewis
Powell appear for Pearre, and Richard II.
Lee, c. P. Janney and c. L. Pollock for the
defendants. The taking of evidence was
continued upon the reassembling Of the
court, after a short recess, this afternoon.
There was no business transacted in the
District Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Oct. ), 1882.
For the Middle Atlantic States generally
fair weather, except in extreme northern
portion, light local rains, light variable
winds, nearly stationary or y Slight rise in
temperature, and stationary or lower ba-
rnmeter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

FEAST OF CONCLuSIoN.-Serv were
held in all the Hebrew synagogucs to-day
to celebrate the Feast of Conclusion. which
is one ofthcmost importantJew holiday us
ii is not only the concluding day ofthe Feast
otthc Tahcrnaclcs, but the conclusion of the
whole cycle Of festivals. Sacrifices were OF
greater degree than on the other teasts,
and the dwelling in tabernaclcs ceases on this
day, which is observed as a Sabbath. Spc-
clal prayers for rain are made on this day
On the following day the reading of the
Pentatcuch is fnishcd-portions being read
ON each Sabbath and feast days-and the
day is designed to celebrate the annual com.
petion of the perusal Of the Pcntateuch. 1t
is an occasion of rejoicing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

FUNERAL OF THE LATE S. F. GREGORY
The funeral of 5, F, Gregory, esq, whose
death was announced in yesterdays GA
zETTE, took place at four o'clock this after
noon Rev. DR.. Norton, of ST. Paul's Church.
Of which the deceased was consistent mem
Der, officiating. There was q large attend
ancc of friends. The pail bearers were
Gen. NJ. D. Corsc, Maj. W. W. Herbert,
Maj George Johnston, and Messrs. John A.
Dixon. F. A. Reed and Geo. +. French.
The remains were inferred in st. Paul's
Cemetery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

SALE OF 4 FINE RESIDENCE Messrs.
Green 4 Wise, auctoneers, sold to-day in
front of the Market House, on Fairfax street,
for Mr.. John w. Burke, trustee, the fine res
idencc. with grounds attached, on the south
east corner Of Duke and Columbus streets.
TO Capita Herbert Bryant, for 50. 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

SUNK IN THE CANAL.-Owing to the sink
ing of canal boat in the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal, above Georgetown, last night,
there were no arrivals of boats here to-day.
1t is thought that the slnken boat will be
raised tonight, and navigation resumed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

A BOLD THEA few days since a
negro boy, some u years of age, was seen
by Judge Meade, about - o'clock, going off
with the velocipede of his son, which was
recognized by the broken handle, &c The
Judge at once called to the thiefand ordered
him to return the property, but the rascal
made oti'up Prince street with the veloci-
pede. While several negro men who saw
the boy running off, promised to return it,
neither boy or man reappeared, and although
the attention of the police was called to the
theft promptly, the thief continues at large
in the enjoyment of his stolen plumber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

THE REGISTRATION PLACE IN THE SEC
OND WARD ISAT THE CITY HOTEL. COR.
NER ROYAL AND CAMERON STREETS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

HANDSOME SToRE.-The advertisement
OF Messrs. Lansburg & Bro, 420 422 and
l24 Seventh street. Washington, will be
found elsewhere. Messrs l.. 4 Bro, have
Just moved into their new store, which is
one of the handsomcst in Washington,
and their stock of goods is truly wonderful
in size and variety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
BOOKS, STATIONERY. PAPER. dc.
ThePrOblenSOlved

1t has been subject of general remark forsomc
time back that the ladies of the city, while al
ways charming, seemed lately to have found Il
new source of happiness happier frame of mind.
if possible-an added zest to their pleasures, ewes
brighter, step more buoyant, an unwonted hilari-
ty, so to speak. Various theories have been adj.
vanccd to account for it. After much thought
and thorough investigation, the cause appeared to
De IN the STANDARD SHEET MUSIC. consisting
of Songs, Choruses Duets, Waltzes, Polkas. Gallons
Operatic Selections, Marches, Four-Hand Pieces,
bought at FRENCH'S at the uniform price of
FIVE CENTS PER COPY. 500 more pieces this
week. New Catalogue Just out
All orders promptly filled
oct2 GEO. E. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

SET FIRE TO THE FAIRFAX JAIL AND Is
CArED.-John Fl. Brawley, the white boy
arrested in this city short time ago and
turned over to the Fairfax authorities to
auswcZ for the robbery OF the house of Mr.
smith. in that county. Ola number of yalua-
bic articles, last night, while the jailor was
al church. set fire to the Jail nj Fairfax Court
House, III which he was confined awaiting
the action Of the grand jury, and during the
excitement which ensIled made his escape
Jailor J. T.. Petit. was here this morning
looking for the thief, who Inc traced as far
IA Cameron Run. and offers Il reward of so
for his capture. Brawlcy, who is only six
teen years Of age, with round face. blue
eyes, and light hair, set fire TO his bed and
put it under the floor of his room. Fortu-
natcly the flames were discovered by the
guard at the Jail and extinguished before
much damage was caused to the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
COMMERCIAL,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Oct. 5.--The market
Is quiet and iirmer. We have no change to note
IN Flour About 1000 bushels of Wheat were
offered and sold at 9Oa95 for common, 95a1o2 for
Fultz and 1O3 for Lancaster Small lots of Corn
brought 80. Nothing doing in Oats and 100
bushels of Rye sold at 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT make TO
l. order all Kinds of fine Shoes for Ladies and
Misses. [oct5] JOSEPH KAUFMAN, Ap't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

MAEHIAGE.-The marriage OF Mr. John
a. Cogan, Il young business man of this city.
and Miss Ida Campbell, popular and
pretty young lady, was solemnized in the
NJ. L. Church. South, in the presence Of
large assembly Of friends, last night, Rev.
Mr. Kern officiating. The ushers were
Mcssr*. Oscar +. Carter. Henry Field b. II .
Watkins and J. II. Schaatf. Immediately
after the ceremony the happy couple took
the seven o'clock train fora Northern bridal
tour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05
MARINE NEWS.

MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, OCTR. 5, 1882.
Sun rises. ) 50 Sun sets. 80
ARRIVED.
Str George Lcary Norfolk, to Hooe.
Str } W Thompson, lower Potomac to l. A Reed
Il Co
Bark lapamta, Georgetown, to + 4 Reed & Co,
to load cooperagc for Cuba
SAILED.
Str George Leary, Norfolk, by p L IIooe
Str Mattano. lower Potomac. by Iannon
Str L Y .ArrowSmith, lower Potomac by Poto-
mae Ferry Go.
PASSED TIP
Srhr Jane T. Newton to Georgetown
MEMORANDA.
Srhr John Parker, from Richmond for STAN.
ford, ut Delaware Brcakwater 4th
Schr lomusene Diverty, from Richmond for
New Haven, after putting back, sailed from Della
ware Breakwater tth
Schr K Huston, sailed from Somerset for
Georgetown 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

RIVER TRADE.-Inspector G. w. Hawk
hurst reports recent arrivals at the river
front as follows
Brigantine Frame Lambrith, West, Windsor n
=. with plaster to ". 4. Smout & CO.. srhrs Elliot
j Church, Conway to load for Fall River, to
American Coal Co.; \ c Paige, Hulcy at Agnew's
ship yard Gen. Alclbcrt Amcs, jameson. Wind
sor. \. $. plaster to II. Bryant S. NJ Thomas,
Kelley, To load coal for New Bedford, to American
Coal Co.: Kate NJ Hilton, Johnson, Windsor y. S.,
plaster /" W. y smoot & Co.; Thomas b. Taylor,
Himan. 10 load grain for Baltimore, to Geo Y.
Warrington Il Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

GEoRGETowN CATTLE MARKET, October A.
Cattlc-At Drovers' Rest this week some 34O head
were Offered. Prices 3a5asc per lib. Some 1899
Sheep and Lambs offered; sales of Sheep at 81 IA
i'4c, and Lambs at 5a6lac per h. Some Is Cows
and Calves sold ut 25aS65 each Demand active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

BASE BALG..-An interesting game ofbasc
ball was played here yesterday afternoon,
between five picked players of the Associa-
ton nine on one side, and nine composed
of three players from the Mount EernonS,
four from the Eagles and two outsiders on
the other. The Association five won the
game by a score of "a to Is. This shows
that the Association nine as now constitll-
ted is as strong as it could well be made
from Alexandria material and ii takes very
strong lHne to defeat them.
A match game of base ball was played
yesterday between the Independents and
yellow Jackets, both Of this city, resulting
as follows: Independents, 10; yellow Jack
etts, S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

PoLICENEws.-The Mayor had before him
this morning Geo. Pines, Townsend Solomon.
Randall Fountain and Charles Minor all
colorcd for fighting at !; colored festival in
Il house at the upper end of King street last
night; Rose Washington for disorderly con-
duct in Fairfax street alley last night, and Il
number Of parties charged with creating
and maintaining nuisanccs on their prem
iSes.
Pines, Solomon, Fountain and Minor were
sentenced to the chain gang for 50 days
each.
Rose Washington was discharged until
her husband, Dan Washington, who has just
been released from the chain gang and who.
it was discovered, was the cause of the diff
Guilty, could he arrested
All the parties charged with creating and
maintaining nuisanccs on their premises
were discharged with orders to abate the
nuisance at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

FALL GooDs.-Ncw style Hats and Caps
all the novelties of the season; from the
most celebrated manufacturers in this coun-
try now ready at HowELL's emporium OF
fashion, 100 King st. oct4-2w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

VOTERS OF THE % AND It'll WARDS
You must register during this week, or you
will not be able to vote. II makes no DIFF
ference whether You have hccn registered
heretofore or not. In order to vote nj the
election it is necessary you should rcreYistcr.
4 LARGE BATCH OF PRISONERS This;
morning the unusual scene of eight able
bodied colored men being escorted to the
Jail, each sentenced to term on the chain
gang, by squad of policemen, was pre-
scntcd on the streets Of this city. The
prisoners were: Samuel Tucker 800 fine,
and six months on the chain gang: Will
James. George Tucker, George Ford. George
Pines, Townsend Solomon, Randall Fountain
and Charles Minor each thirty days on the
chain gang. In the case of Samuel Tucker
an appeal, it is understood is to be taken TO
the Corporation Court. which meets next
Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

GE" ATTENTION, A. l.. There will be meet
ing of the Alexandria Light Infantry at the Ar
mory Friday. Oct. 9th, ut y. III.
BY order of the Executive Committee:
octi-3t GEO. BARLEY, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-05

THE BUILDING WILL BE OPENED AT 8
O'CLOCK y. NJ. PROMPT.
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