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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen
held November ~. lSS3. there were present: f..
E. Downhan, esq. President and Mcssrs. Moore,
strauss. Marbury, RisheilI. Smoot aud Reid.
Mr. w. W. Herbert, member elect from the lst
ward, was sworn in by the President and took his
seat.
TN motion it was resolved. That The Auditor he
and is hereby directed TO Issue his warrant in
favor of NJ Marye Clerk of the Corporation Court
for the amount of charge for certificate to W. w.
Herbert elected Alderman from the 1st ward.
The pet tion of Mrs. l.. VI. futile for reduction
of taxes on her house on Commerce between Duke
and Prince streets, was referred to the Committee
- Finance.
The Cnmnliter on the Poor reported in favor
of paving two bills of Fisher Bros. 81 4" ami
Sl5:.3 for supplies for Inns House aud The bills
were ordered Ia hc paid.
Mr. Herbert was placed on the Committee on
Clainls vice W. A. Moore, ana Committee on
Police, To fill vacancy.
The Committee on Claims reported in favor Of
paying the bills for election services. Sc, OF j. g.
Nrvrti, II. J. Nevett. K. d. Lyles, J. +. Channcey.
H. Nj. Latham Simon Dcnty, j. NJ. Eurkncr, {.
II. Madcla, W. a. Carrier j. +. henderson, W. W.
Adam, 81 each, and two bills of 5. A. Mankin -
each, Mrs. Nails, rent 50. r.. Boyd S'i. Strothcr
Webb <. rs ianitor, G.. +. Steiner 81, f. y. Gregg
ry 50. G.. Lee Moore 50. j. l.. Dyson Sl2.iO and
A. Simpson $500, and the bills were ordered 60
be paid.
communication from The FIRE NarlenS on
closing one from the President of the Wafer Co.,
was received from the Common Council. and the
papers referred to the Committee on General
Laws with instructions to report such arlinn
i'm their Judgment may b" best.
Petition of +. X. Iariu TO have curb sci and
gutter paved in front Of his premises on Pitt
street; also bill of Il. ID. 1.yles 50, rs clerk Of
elrctini; also resolution in regard to setting
curb. &c. in front of the Columbia Engine House:
also petition Of Horace Day for reduction of as
s"ssrncnt; also petition of the Washington Steam.
boat Co., limited fIr permission to erect freight
shed on the soIlth side of their wharf; also report
of the Committee Oh Streets Oh petition Of Il. +.
Dulany: also bills Of q. +. Steiner 80, f. War
rll two bills, 81 each. w. \. Cave 500 and
Henry MiilIrtnn for election services, were re-
crivc,i from the Common Council and their action
ronrurred in.
Thu. Beard then adjourned.
Tcste: JSo J. JAMESON Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

The State board OF canvasSerS completed
their work of canvassing returns Of the re-
cent election yesterday. The result does
not alter the claims ofthe democrats, except
that Mcdonald, tMahoneite,) is awarded
the certificate in the Westmorcland senate.
rial district in the place of Robert Hall
democrat and two members of the House
are lost to the democrats Isle of Wight
county, which elected democrat to the
House by one majority, was rejected and
the matter referred to the House, and
Harnsberger. coaIitionist, was awarded the
certificate to the House from Rockingham
county, instead of Soule, democrat. In the
sixth senatorial district, about which there
was some contest, Ira B. Coltraine, demo-
crat, was given the certificate. The two
Houses will stand at the opening as follows
81, Mahonetes IA, va.
cant - democratic majority 10. House
democrats G3, coalitionists sc, vacant l.,
Isle of Wight democratic majority in the
House p democratic majority on joint bal
lot 81. There will be several contested
cases in both Houses, which will be likely
to result in giving the democrats two.thirds
in each branch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
COMMON COUNCIL,

At 4 regular meeting of the Common Council
of The city of Alexandria, held on the 9th day OF
Nov, 1888, there were present: Messrs. Moore,
Aitchcson, Lambert. Snowilen, Fisher, COrbctt
Eichicrg Mclean, Nails, and Pcakc.
The President being absent. Mr.. Echbcrg was
chosen President pro tem
The adverse report of the Committee OIL Streets,
upon the petition of Thomas Z. Duaney, to erect
Il barber pole on King street, Pitt street, was
read and adopted.
plcation of Edward Quinn and Others for a fire
ping at the corner of Pitt and Oronoco streets,
was received and being returned by the Board of
Aldermen, their action was concurrcd in.
4 resolution to set curb and pave the gutter in
front OF the Columbia Engine House. and 4 reso-
luton to set the curb and pave the gutter in front
Of the property of T.. r. Carlin Pitt street. were
read and the work ordered to be done.
The following bills for election services were
read and r,fet red to the Committee ON Claims
viz &. +. Steiner 81, Henry Mihleton Sc Edgar
Warlied 81, Edgar Warlcld 81 w. A. Cave $G.70
aud Roster D.S.yles -.
The petition Of Horace Day, for correction of
assessment for taxes was referred TO the Commit
toe on Finance.
The petition pf the Washington Steamboat Co.,
Limited. for permission To leave their freight
shed in its present location, was received and re-
fcrred to the Committee OF Streets
The following were read and laid over, viz
for services in registration of May 1888, and IAN
act TO prevent the throwing Of banana. orange and
lemon peel. &c. upon sidewalks"
resolution to have removed from the side
walk Of King street all distinctions conflicting
with the present law, was lead and laid on the
table
The following were received from the Board of
Aldermen and their action thereon concurred in,
viz: Bills Of Fisher Bros, Sl5.23 and so So II
J. Nevett 81. James e. Nevctt s. RoZier D. Lylcs
50. S. A. Mankin So John F. Chauncey s., Mrs.
Mills 80, John 7. Boyd s6, z. NJ. Latham 81,
S. Denty -, 6. F. Steiner 50, NJ. Bnckncr 50,
<. H. Gregory 50, Strother Webbs4 G. Lee Moore
81, w. A. Carter 81, Julian F. Henderson 50, VIM
w. Adam 81, Clarence II. Moore s., Arthur Simp.
son $3.50, and James i. Dyson Sl2.4O: rcsolu-
ton to pay Clerks fees for certificate of election
to w. w. Herbert, member of the Board of Alder
abatement of taxes on real property.
The Board then adjourned.
Teste: JAMES R. CATION, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The striking cigar makers OF New YORK
have Internationally surrended.
A fire in Leadville, Col, early this morn
ing destroyed $27 600 worth of property.
A large portion Of the town Of Rat Por-
tage, Man, was destroyed by fire at an ear
Is hour this morning.
The Paris Official Gazette of to-day pub
fishes the decree resembling the prohibition
of the importation ofAmerican cattle.
The Spanish cabinet, it is said, will fall
to pieces again as soon as the Crown irihce
Frederick William leaves for his home.
Eight blocks Of stone were placed on the
railway track over which Mr. Gladstone had
been announced to ride near Wolverhamp-
ton Monday.
The Paris correspondent of the London
1ImrS still entertains the belief that the dll-
ticulty between France and China will lead
to arbitration, and resort to arms averted.
The Lynchburg Ne,rs which has heretofore
declined TO express preference for Speaker
this morning strongly endorses Senator Cor
don's letter in favor of the election OF MIR.
Randall.
The factory of Messrs. Dilies, at Roubaix,
France, covering fifteen hundred square me-
tiers, was destroyed by fire this morning.
The flames spread to other buildings which
are now burning. The greatest consterna-
ton prevails as the whole town is III danger
of destruction.
II now appears that Thomas Bragg,
colored, whose dead body was found in the
woods in Lunenburg county, Va, and who
was supposed to have died of heart disease,
was murdered by Dick Mitchell and John
Jones, also colored. The wife Of one of the
murderers has informed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

IT Is stated that not only will Riddlehcr
ger and Malone attend the republican eau
Gus of the United States Senate, but that
they and their followers will hereafter, and
without disguise, act with the republican
party, and that when the time comes for
the vote of Virginia to he given for Presi.
dent in 1884 they boast that they will have
sufficient force ut the polls to insure the
victory of what they call the ''reaajuster-
republican ticket" They do not state
where this force is to come from, or whether
it is to be composed of deputy marshals,
United States troops or militia companies,
but assume that the Danville riot is going to
help them next year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER %.

IT HAS not heen the custom for the IA
zErrE to suspend publication on "Ihanks-
giving day" but pending the late election ID
ourState, and in the exuberance OF our spirits
at the prospect of relief from a tyranny,
the like of which had not been known
in the Old Commonwealth, we PROMISED
that in the event ola victory our employees,
at least. should enjoy holiday and be al
lowed a day of thanksgiving, believing
that If ever a people should be thank
full aud give expression to their feelings
ofioy. those Of Virginia certainly had cause
and 80. as OF old, even where rash promises
we're made, good faith required they be
E.u; how much more in this instance should
we abide by ours, aud permit those
connected with us an opportunity to ENJOY
a holiday. and be thankful for Gods bless
inc uponus? We shall therefore abstain from
work on Thursday tomorrow and conse'
uuontly no paper will be issued on that
avpniuu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
MARINE NEWS
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, NOVEMBER %, 1883.
Sun rises ............. 6 "a SnE sets ! AZ


ARRIVED.
Str George Lcary. Norfolk. TO Hooe
Str Jane Moscey, Norfolk. to A Reed & Co.
Str Thompson lower Potomac to F A Reed
& Co.
Schr William Mozee, Wilmington, Del, to John
Lannon. Has been cut six weeks and during a
storm lost mansail
SAILED.
Stmp E knight, New York. by A Reed & Co
Str George Lcary, Norfolk by p Hooe
Str Jane Moselcy, Norfolk. by F A Reed & Co.
Str Mattano. lower Potomac. by Lannon.
Brig Hary I Rmball Cuba, by A Reed & Co.
MEMORANDA
Bark Daisy, from Richmond. at Bahia 9th
Oct, aud brig Ncva from same place at do both
Barkcntinc Hattie N Bangs from this port, at
Nayassa 9th.
schr Robin Hood, from Georgetown at Nor
folk Goth
Schr John S 3leachan,, cleared at New York for
Richmond 9th.
Schr D Clifford sailed from Perth Amboy for
Richmond Goth.
Schr Carrie Hart, from this port, at PrOvi.
dence 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
evening.

TIE EX. BoSS's morning organ OF Wash
iorlon the one which the cX-boSS and his
Me Too" recommended to the support OF
the southern people, since it has thrown oil
its transparent disguise Of friendship i0r
those people and come out in its true coIorS,
shows a degree of malicious hate for them
that j. unusual even for it, and which lndl-
Gates that the temporary suppression OF It's
real feelings, in order To gain defeated end,
only stimulated those feelings To increased
virulence. Ii now says that southern re-
uublcans live in the midst Of political he'll
made for them by the brutal intolerance
aud pig headed ignorance of the democrats:
that they die daily because of their fidelity
to the national cause which democrats hate,
and that 'the South is carried for the demo
Gratis hv the aid Of felons." All OF which OF
course proves that the organ referred to Is
worthy the support of the white peo-
pie of the South, to which it is SO
warmly recommended by the eX-boss that
it is in favor of the restoration Of that
brotherlv love which should subsst among
the fellow citizens of common country,
and that it is the organ of Il man who says
he is DESTROYS to put Virginia in accord >
with the States Of the North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Gov. CAMERON might ut least have fol-
lowed the example of King George III, who,
at the close of the American Revolution
issued Thanksgiving Proclamation; where
upon his Prime Minister inquired of his Ma
jcsty if he intended to give thanks for the
loss ofthrtcen of his colonies? His Males
" replied oh no. but to thank God that it
is no WnrSe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

The Boston Adrerijser says that the United
States steamer Shenandoah, which is now await
ing orders to sail is not likely to receive her full
complement of officers, for nearly every officer
who is ordered to her at once enheavors to be re-
lcvcd The scanen do not like the prospects of
going around the Horn in this Vessel, and their
feelings are greatly intensified by the actions OF
the officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
AN EXPLANATION.

Too much cxplicitness is an insult to the intel.
lieence OF the reader In any explanation some
thing mnat be left TO suggest itself work of art
that requires label is as faulty as a story with
moral. Hence when Hcnning says Clothes every
thing superlative is suggested as we'll as VISIT to
40 Seventh street, Washington, D. C..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

THE PRESS of the Arthur and bloody shirt
wing of the republican party seem to be
very DESTROYS that the Southern democrats
in the U. S. House of Representatives. should
elect Mr.. Carlisle Speaker of that body. 1t
is never good policy, either in politics or in
war, to crafty the wishes of the enemy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

THE CARD Of Mr.. Rives, chairman Of the
republican State committee OF Virginia. is a
complete sockdolager to the ex-boss's recent
address" and if any man ever did believe
the ex-boss's ISLANDERS upon the white people
of his own State, he will see by what Mr.
Rives says how exceedingly credulous be
has been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

SUITS NOW pending show that kilbourn.
I.ntta and Olmstend, of the old real estate
the crook cdness Of that ring, and show what
ring in Washington, revive all the stories of
a set of rascals composed it. And yet
they are the bosom friends of President
Arthur, who wanted to make one Of them,
Omstead Commissioner of the District Of
Columbia But what else could he expected
of IL man whom even Senator Sherman had
removed from an office in order that it
might be conducted honestly?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

The EN- Boss's home organ says: "It
ministers of the gospel would give more at
tention to their high calling and less to pol
tics, there would be more souls saved for
the Kingdom Of the Divine Master" That's
what General Malone wanted to tell the
negro preachers when he sent for their adj
dress month before The last election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

THE RICHMOND DiSputch is authorized to
state that Mr. Barbour considers himselfnn-
der obligation as chairman of the State Elk.
ecutive Committee 10 take no part for or
against any candidate for Office. So strictly
himself that he has not even signed paper
recommending ANYBODY for any position
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

$50 far, so good" said the boy, after eat
ing the stolen tart. After reviewing the
thousands and tens of thousands of colds
and coughs that have been conquered by DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup we can readily say, so
far, SO good,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
CANAL COMMERCE,

Arrived.-Boats Bender, Doerner, J
Parrott, jr Seven Sisters, Charley, S 81 Rctzell,
Minnie s. Pinkey, and Alter to American Coal
Company.
Departed.-Boats Graut. 3 Bender
Doerner, J 81 Parrott, jr, Seven Sisters, Charley,
and 8 M Retzell. .-rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

THE NORFOLK Trginian announces upon
good authority that NJ. P. Rue, ex'postmas'
ter of Norfolk city, will tender his resIg-
nation as a member Of the State Senate from
Norfolk county and Portsmouth city, to the
Governor at an early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Auditor Allen has reported to the Supcrintend-
ent of Public Instruction in Virginia that the
schools for the present year will receive from the
current revenue under the Grandstatf act S6OI ;
1872 20. The State Board of Education has or
dercd this amount to be app"rtioned, which will
be at the rate Of S1.OS per capita of school popu-
Iation In 1852 the apportionment By approx
nation was - -, iU1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Buy B. II. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops for your children they are
harmless, pleasing to the taste and will cure
their colds. D. S. and Trade Mark on every
drop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

TIE RICHMOND Wing says: "No fair
minded man, North or South, desires to
raiseth bloody shirt" That's so. But is
the JIniq. too. going back" on its late boss?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2S.-11 4. ri.-Stocks opepcd
irregular and prices fell oil i,a7s per cent in the
general list and Y, in St. Paul. This was followed
by n recovery Of i.a;:i per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Mrs. Langtry's first appearance in public
was as a reader; she read "Curinga Cold"
by Mark Twain. In recent interview she
said that she does not approve of his way,
but for herselfuses Dr. Bulls Cough s, rup
sure cure every time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Gold,m Days for December has been received
from its publisher, James Elverssn, Philadelphia.
This is a child 5 magazine, and is one Of the best
published in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

mutations ACCUMULATING-Be Benson g
Capcne Porous Plasters have the word
Capcine cut in the centre. Don't be deceiv-
ed 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

We keep every grade of boys clothing worth
keeping. We have tough clothing for rough and
tumble wear, and fine clothing for dress wear.
Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th & sts, Washington, DC,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Thirty Eight OF the fnrty-six students in the
National College OF Pharmacy, at Washington,
left the school yesterday because of the admission
of colored student
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Proc
tor against Spratley. Argued and submit
ted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

JOE JEFFERSON, the actor, has lost his voice,
temporarily, it is hoped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

Mai Nickerson's second wife has filed an an
swer I'm the suit brought by the first wife asking
for a receiver She defends her right to the prop
erty settled upon her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

IT TURNS out that the report of the cat
tempted assassination" of IL negro witness
for Malone in the examination of the mas
sarrc'' at Danville, about which the eX-
boss home and two Washington organs
have made such splutter, had no better
foundation than the fact that a negro poll
tician pokcd the point Of his umbrella
through the window Of II store in that town,
and cried out that he had been shot at.
But none of the deposed boss outrage
stories has any better foundation. He
ought to get Senator Dawes, of Massachn-
sets. to help him out with one Of his Ia
nous "gray-haircd mans stories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

NJ" Childrens', Ladies' and Misses Mitts
and Underwear-just opened at |. Eichberg
4 Cos. nov27-1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

A new iron bridge over the Rappannock
river, at Hunters Island, has been compile.
ted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Nov. 2S-
At the Queenstown drove yards this week DOC
bead Of Cattle were offered of which 73 sold TO
butchers, at 4a51 per pound, and 1873 to farmers
Six hundred and sisty one Sheep aud Lambs were
sold as follows: Sheep 31aa5 1hc per pound Lambs
4loa6Li. Five Cows and Calves brought S35a65
The state Of the market was dnll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

New YORK, Nov .,s--Stocks firm. Money
easy at :. Cotton quiet but firm; uplands 10
DIG; Orleans 10 1916 Flour dull and heavy.
Wheat opened iaa"4e lower; later recovered most
Of the decline; trade quiet. Corn opened 3saa4c
lower; afterwards recovered from the decline
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-11-28

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET Nov %, 1888
Prices to-day ranged rs follows:
Caite-Ncry best .... a53
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-17
w. n. RIGGS,
Contractor and Builder !,
FOURTH STREET,
BET SPRING and FORT. Los ANGELES. CAL.
ESTIMATES ToRNIsHEE. f22lm
REAL ESTATE ron SALE ~ TINE
OWNER.

/ THE BEAUTIFUL Two.sToRy FRAME RES
idence and lot, 40 by $50 feet NV corner Of
Pearl and Orange streets; lot 80 BY 2271s feet, N
side Of Orange street; one threc-acre tract on
LOOMS street. Also go acres Of choice vineyard
and orchard land, situated three and half miles
east Of AnAhsim and two miles north OF Orange.
Also % acres Of vineyard land on Santa Ana
river Also So acres Of damp land on said river.
Also aoo-acrs vineyard four miles esst Of Ana
helm
An ths above lands are abundantly supplied
With water for irrigation Title perfect and tsrms
reAsonAhAe u r. TOBERMAN,
yshfi In Temple block.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-17

The Secretary Of the Interior has de.
cided In q California case that the inclos-
urs Of . large body Of public land does
not prevent homestead or presumption
entry from being made within such il.
CLOSURE ~ Another party.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-17
DR.. Joseph Kurtz

Has removed his once to No. 20 Main street
opposite Baker Block
fEEye and ear diseases treated with the care Of
. specialist. ap22
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-17
FOR SALE.


An elegant and very substantial two.story
frame dwelling Of eighteen rooms, containing al
modern convsnlences, spacious parton. nns din
ing room, large kitchen, laundry, bath room,
Tbs grounds srs ample onamsntsd with
choics 3swSss and shrubbsry.
Houss completely funishsd throughout, alt
uatsd n thS keart q ths cty; very desirable for
|resideuss or husiuenA VIII b. old with OF With
out turniturs 81 . besgsin, Addrs~ P. Q. Boz
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-17

Jay Cooke has completed arrange.
ments for the transformation Of his
beautiful former home, Ogontz, near
Chelten Hills, Pa, into a young ladies'
boarding school. Tho property is
valued at abouta million dollars.