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is closing ont large consignment Of
carriages of all descriptions, wagons,
harness. etc., at Eastern prices. Per-
sons in need of anything in his line will
do well to give Mr.. Newhall call at No.
% Also street.
1t is public misfortune that the side.
walks on Spring street are SO bad be-
tween the Court House and Turnverein
Hall, on the west side of the street. In
rainy weather the path is simply abom-
Unable, and in dry weather it is unendu-
rable, being uneven and partially paved
with prominent stones that are painful
to walk upon.
Mr.. J. G. Mccall, General Agent oi
the New York, Lake Erie and Western
Railway, with headquarters at San
Francisco, is in the city on official busi-
ness connected with the spring excur
sions. which he has so far been very sue
cessful in sending over the excellent
road which he represents. He is regis
tered at the Pico House.
In overhauling the ashes and debris o
the Bald Mountain Mining Company
office, destroyed during the late fire q
Forest City, three yeast cans, each on,
containing about a thousand dollars
worth of gold nuggets, were found. Tn,
specimens had evidently been stolel
| from the mine and hidden away.
In furtherance Of the proposition
stated in yesterdays HERALD concerning
the utility of the electriclight in the extcr
lmination of moths, wc learn that lead
ing clothing merchant in st. Louis, wh'
used to lose thousands Of dollars annu
ally by the moths in his woolen goods
has since the introduction of the electri'
lamp in his store had no loss from moths
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05
BY r. T. Lucas & Co.. Auotioneers.
pUBL1C SALE OF THE FAIR BUILDINGS, &c

By virtue of a decree of the Corporation Conrt
OF the city of Alexandria, Va, entered at its
March term, 1883, in the chancery cause of J. H.
Beach vs. the Alexandria aud Fairfax AgrIcul.
turai ana industrial Association, will sell at
public auction on SATURDAY, til. 7th day of
april, 1883, at II o'clock a. M, on the premises
The BUILDINGS, SHEDS, FENCING, STA.
BLES, &C., &c, now on the Fair Grounds, In the
city of Alexandria, Va. The Buildings, Sheds
&C., will be sold separately
Terms of Sale Cash
A. W. ARMSTRONG,
mnZo-Io .,. Receiver
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SALE.

( tOMMlSSlONERS SALE. '.#
Under authority of a decree Of the Circuit Court
OF Alexandria county, Va, rendered at its Novcm-
her term; 1876, in the suit of the Board of Public
Works VS.. Selden, Withers & Co., the subscribers,
as commissioners, will sell by public auction ut the
FAIRFAX street entrance of the Corporation Court,
Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY the 14th day of
April, 1888, at IL M, the
THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE,
on the porth side Of King street, between Lce and
s Thlon. NO. ~ King street, fronting 80 feet on
King street and extending back 81 feet to 30
feet alley. ~ n. =. = -
Terms: Twenty per cent cash, the residue in
tEree equal instruments at one, two and three
years, with interest; the purchaser to give bonds
with good personal security; title to be retained
TILL payment, and the property to be rcsold at risk
aud costs OF purchaser on default in payment OF
purchase money in whole or in part
JAMES NELSON,
" s. FERGUSON BEACH
mnIf-ots Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

Q00 NEW PIECES OF STANDARD SHEET
OVO MUSIC,
With New Catalogue, just received at
FRENCH'S, SO & So KING STREET.
5 cents each by mail 6 cents.
Waltzes, Marches, Galops, Polkas, Operatic Sc
leetions, Songs and Ballads, Duets and Quartettes.
NEW BOOKS.
HEGEL, by Edward Csird, LID; 81 Is.
THE CROSS IN THE LIGHT OF TO-DAY, by
W. W. McLANE, DID,; 81 Is.
HOME GYMNASTICS; Coo.
STUDY AND sTIAVLANTS, by 4. Arthur
Reade; 81 80.
SONG FOLIO; $50 pieces Music; paper covers;
SOC cloth 81 cheapest music book In tho world.
NEW BOOKS and MAGAZINES. SEASIDE.
BROOKSIDE and FRANKLIN SQUARE Ii.
BRARIES received daily ElE
myA GEO. E. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05
GALE OF VALUABLE GROUND RENT

y
The undersigned, trustee in certain deed 0.
trust from Theodore O. Starkc and others dated
the 10th day of July, 1874, and recorded in decd
book No. of the Corporation Court of the city of
Alexandra, page 81 at the request of the parties
secured by said deed, will, on
SATURDAY the I'd day of May, 1883,
sell at public auction in front of tho Market
House Building. on Fairfax street, in. Alexandria
for cash, that certain GROUND RENT of sixty
SIX ana tWo.thirds dollars per annum chargeabc
upon and issuing out of that certain lot or parcel
of ground in the said city of Alexandria being
0NE,FOURTH OF THE SQUARE on the corner
of Prince and Patrick streets, running on Prince
street one hundred and twenty three feet and I've
inches, and on Patrick street one hundred and
seventy-six feet seven inches, being the same
ground rent conveyed to George Slacum bv w r
Alexander by deed, recorded in liber n, page so
of the land records of said city.
mh3O-ts H. o. CLAUGHTON. Trustee
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Sc. Cor. King and st. Asaph sts.
CANDIDATES.
Two MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF ALEXAN

TNO MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF ALEXAN-
DRIA.-I have been induced by many Of my
fellow.citizens to permit my name to be used as n
candidate for reelection to the Office of Mayor
Subject to the decision of Democratic Pr.
mary Election1 ! had not thus early intend
intended to announce myself, but circumstances
make 1t necessary for me to do so. have ell.
deavored during my administration Of the Office
to comply fully with the promises made during
the last canvass, to wit faithful aud Impartial
execution of the laws of the city and State. My
past record will be an evidence of what would DO
in the future. Should 1t be your pleasure to nom
mate aud re-elect me- promise the same fidelity.
respectfully refer to the records on file iu the
Auditors Office as to my past course.
mh31 j. T. BECkHAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

GREAT FALLS MANUFACTURING Co.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Great Falls Manufacturing Company,
was held at the BIaddock House to day
when the following officers were elected:
President, Benjamin +. Bntler Treasurer.
John tasscls; Secretary, Charles r. Abel :
Directors. Benz. +. Butler John Cassels,
William f. Chandler, Prentss Webster, o.
d. Barrett, John Trimble, Randall Hagner
The meeting was held in accordance with
the requirements OF the hye-laws, but no
business y! importance was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

Gs~The regular monthly meeting of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company. will be held TO- NOR.
row friday evening at $50 o'clock.
ap5-2t CHARLES PICKEN, Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, 1pr4i .. 1906
For tie Middle Atlantic States, warmer. partly
cloudy weather, occasional rain, southeast 10
southwest winds lower barometer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

TOMORROW Friday afternoon, at three
o'clock, r. 7. Lucas 4 Co. will have a spe-
clal sale OF Fine Plated Ware, comprising
Table Cutlery, Ice Pitchers, Butter Bowls,
Casters, &c, with Watches and Jewclry for
the ladies, at their store, corner Of Royal
ami Cameron streets, City Hotel Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

and accepted. The company returned it's
thanks for the invitation but the members
expressed their inability to attend the fair
in ii body.
Alter the transaction Of routine business
The meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

COLUMBIA s. F. E. CoMFAST.-A regular
monthly meeting Of the Columbia Steam
Fire EN- CINE Company was held last night
with NJ. Mclean, President, in the chair and
j. H. Strider, Secretary.
The roll being called. twenty-one members
answered to their names.
One active member was elected and one
application for membership WAS received
and referred to the proper committee
The Chairman Of the Executive Com
mite made an encouraging report on the
proposed new engine, house which met with
the hearty approval of the members.
An invitation to attend in body the fair
Of the Alexandria Light Infantry was read
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

EnOR MAYOR-At the solicitation of many citi.
J. zens, announce myself candidate for May.
or subject to the decision Of primary election OF
the Conservative Democratic party.
mh3O-tf w. ". HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

Mr.. 81. WATERMAN. of this city, is now
connected with the large and fashionable
establishment of Eisman & Bros, s. O.
corner eth and Estreets, Washington, where
he will he pleased to see his friends and
show them the latest styles of Gentlemeu's
Clothing, &c. ap4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

4. l.. |. FAlE.-Additional contributions
az follows have been received Through
Henry Strauss. from Conrad, Zeul < Son Of
Baltimore, a fine trunk, and from Lisser
Stern & Co., of New York, all elegant valice
from w. 3. Waddey, ii fine pair Of gentle
mems button boots; through Adams * sum
mers, from Samuel White 5; So0s, OF Bulti-
more, three ladies' spring hats; the
Abram Cox Stove Co, of Philadelphia.
through Tho3. Hoy, an "Oriolc" stove and
ware complete; Stanshury i Bro. Que stove.
Probably the handsomcst of the many arli-
cles on exhibition and sale ut the fair. ia the
centre piece of the refreshncnt table
donated by Geo. R. Hill & Co.. OF this city.
1t consists Of five large fruit cakes arranged
in a pyramidal form, covered with icing in
the highest style Of decorative art, sur
mounted by a figure, is inches high, Ola
soldier in 1ull uniform, standing at parade
rest, and surrounded by cannona, tents. and
variousappropriate military devices. Al each
of the four corners Of the base al the srnc-
ture, are the figures Of four soldiers. two
standing at carry and two M parade rest.
The chances for the horse 10 be rallied
have been reduced 10 81
Tonight the presents to he distributed
in the grand distribution scheme will 10 set
apart. AS many dollars worth Of articles
at their regular retail prices will be i'll
clrdsd in the scheme as there are dollars
worth of tickets sold, thus, if $500 of tickets
are disposed of, $500 worth of goods will
ulso be disposed Of Reports Of the sales of
tickets will be made at stated intervals, so
that when the drawing takes PLACE. every
dollar received will be represented by goods.
The fair will be kept open until the middle
of next week, to enable the ladies to dispose
of the immense number Of valuable articles
on hand The date Of closing will be an
nounced in the GAZETTE tomorrow.
Voting for the various articles last night
resulted as follows:
Policeman's Untorm-Jamcs Walker II,
J. Sherwood Is, B. McCanu ., 7. Hayes 5.
Sword-Mushbach /, Monroe /, Bryan 33,
Marbury ], Donnelly Is, Newly 40.
Fireman's Sut-Ramsay !. Entwisle 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

MINING IN LoUpoUN.-A letter from
Leesburg to the Washington Star says
THE Eagle mining company has been at
work for about month at California"
near Mr.. Robert Harper's. Their charter
allows them to operate in Virginia, South
Carolina and Georgia. The ores already
examined are metallic copper, pyrileS, car
Donates, sulphurets and black oxides of cop
per, with some specimens of silver and Of
gold. The assays show as high as sc per
cent of copper. The company are satisfied
that the ore is present in paying quantities
Work on the gallery leading to the old shaft
has been discontinued end operations begun
in another ledge. A shaft has been sunk,
buildings TO shelter the miners built and 9th
ers are in process Of construction wind
lass, with steel wirerope running on adrum,
for raising the ore, has been procured and
laborers are engaged in making tramway
upon which cars may run from the mouth
of the shaft to the dump Peter Wise. of
Alexandria, is the president OF the company:
Willard P. Vincent. secretary aud treasurer;
Mr. Frank 4. Wise. who has had much OK.
perience in CALIFORNIA; aud Nevada, is tho
manager 1.-THE mines"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

w. & W. r. R.-No SALE.-As stated in
the GAZETTE, the sale Of the w. & w. RI,
advertised to take place at IL o'clock yes
terday was postponed by the commission ers
till o'clock in the evening At Il few mia
utes before the latter hour the auctioneer
took the stand and asked for bid, but it
was some time before response was made.
when finally Mr.. c. r. Hootf, Cashier of the
First National Bank, representing Alexau
dria creditors, bid S2OO,O0O. The amount
was slowly raised by the party representing
the Ames interest, and stranger, till it had
reached $4,000, when the commissioners
asked the name Of the latter. This the bid
der declined to make known, when the
auctioneer was directed to take no further
notice Of his bids and proceed with the sale
fhe property was then run up a few thous
and dollars more, when another stranger
who had made the highest bid, was request
ed to give his name. He promptly stated
that his name was Frost. his residence,
Boston, and showed certified checks for
sufficient amount TO cover the first payment
required. in attorney Tor the Canton Car
Company, of Canton, Ohio, then suited
that there were fifty cars i'll use 10y he W.
& W. road, which were the property Of the
Canton company, aud he gave notice that
these cars would not be sold with the road.
Bidding MAS hen resumed and continued
slowly Till the amount offered for the road
reached Ssh 900, which bid was by the
Ames interest. when the stranger" offered
S350.000, and said as he made his bid. "Tou
can reject that bid also if you choose" One
of the commissioners then held Il private
conversation with the stranger, aud told
him if he would make known his name the
syndicate he represented. or give them any
assurance that he was b0nn fdr bidder his
bid would be accepted. This he positively
declined to do, but said he would make
good the purchase money in case the road
was Knocked down to him. After waiting
some time for fresh bids, the commissioners
directed the auctioneer to withdraw the
property and announce that the road would
he offered for sale again on May nh next.
the crowd then dispersed
A reporter of the GAZETTE attempted TO
interview" the stranger" but lie declined
saying anything except that he was "a gen.
tlemen from New Mexico and that his bid
Of $780, had been rejected" Al! sorts OF
rumors were current as to who Ihe gentle.
man in question was. Some said he WAS
No. !, others that he represented various
railroad syndicaies; but the most probable
opinion expressed, and the one which i,
most likely correct, is that he was sent here
by w. J. Best to interfere. as far ns in his
power, with the sale Of the road
The commissioners say that hy the date
fixed for the sale a responsible party will he
ready 10 buy the road and project it. while
others think that the parties now in charge
sill make such arrangements as will enable
them to retain control. 1t is also stated
that the Shenandoah Valley road will he
the purchaser ~ the next sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

Mr., NC. Ludwig, Strasburg, Va. ;-says
Il have used Browns Iron Btters success
fully for general debility and giving away of
he system
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

WASHINGTON PREsRYTERY-The meet.
ing of the Presbytery of Washington was re-
5nmed Yesterday the moderator, Rev VIM
A. Bartlett, presiding. The body decided to
hold its next session in May at Falls Church
The committee on Education reported pro-
gres. The meeting then elected the follow
ing delegates 10 theGeneral Assembly, at
which. meets Saratoga. May 20: Revs. Ches-
t,r and Bittineer, with Revs Compton and
Burkhardt as alternates, and Elders Coe and
Custer, with Elders Frost and Jewell as al
ternates. The examinationg of Rev. Chas.
Burdick for ordination was then begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

$40 DEArA.--The sad accident which
happened 10 Miss Anna, daughter of Mr.
Richard c. Chamblin, of Bloomfield, Loo
doun county, by which she was SO severely
burned a month ago, an account OF which
was published in the GAZETTE at the time)
terminated fatally on Monday night, after
causing the young lady the most intense
suffering. She was thought to be better in
the morning, but was taken worse and died
that night about II o'clock. Miss Chamblin
was bright and interesting young lady,
aud her sad death has cast gloom over the
entire ucighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05
AlexanQrjs Oasrttr.
LOCAL MATTERS.

THURSDAY ErEy1NG, April :. 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

SPECIAL NOTICE-W SoRDLlS,iER 4 Co,
having rcpeniShed the old stand Of :.
Waterman Il Son with the finest line of
goods prisins all the novelties in Cloth
ing and Gents Furnishing Goods--iu the
market, (specialties in BOYS and CHILD
RENs CLOTHING; suits ranging from 80 and
upwards an inspection of our stock is re-
spcctfully solicited. Kind attention to
everybody. Our MERCHANT TAILOR DE-
PARTMENT Is stocked with the latest SPRING
GOODS. f. q. Graham Gutter.
W. NoRDLINaER & Co..
ap2-3m 81 King Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

We would DO ourselves an injury In attempt
ing to describe our Spring stock. Call and Ste
Tor yourself. EISEAAS Bros
The most populai taiors and clothiers corner of
seventh aud f streets, Washington D. e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

CMALL HAMS.-Star Brand Hams very fine,
- just received by tmh9l &c. MILBtRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05
TAYLOR & HUFTY

NTANTED-On COAT MAKER. Apply at 1913
w King street. ap5-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

ID ECEIIED THIS DAY, New Style Hats for
N boys and children, Spring and Summer wear
Geut's new Pearl Goods in all styles.
apo ADAMS s SUMMERS, 90 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-05

ELOUR.-supcrlatve, Crystal, Bristol, Fort
L Lyons, Dennis Hard to Beat and other brands
choice and COED Flour, for sale low by
mh9 &c. MILBURN.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-09-27
THE PRESBYTERY.
It's Doings Yesterday, and Those
Present.

AT the meeting of the Council Bluff
fresbytery yesterday, Rev. w. J. Har
sha, OF Omaha, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church of that city, was invite,
to a seat, and made an honorary member
of the body.
The clerk read a call from the Presbv.
terrain church of Austin, ILL.,, to Rev. F.
w. Ballard, of Corning, Iowa, to become
lts pastor, together with the approval of
the Chicago Presbytery, of which the
Austin church is a member
Il. IL. Davis, of the Presbyterv of Chi;
cago, and representing the Austin CON
g~regation, spoke in the interest of that
soGlety's request for Rev. Mr.. Ballard.
Inc request was complied with and
the pastoral relationship existing be-
tween Rev, Mr.. Billiard and the Corn.
church, was dissolved after ~listening
TO the remarks of Elder S. G. Newcome'
Of Corning, in behalf of that society.
seven candidates for membership in
the P~resbytery were present and were
duly received. '
Among thosel present at the session
we're the following: Rev. III. b. Dive
Sidney; George II. Carroll, of Logan:
s. McCafes, Creston; David w
Dassott, OF Emerson; George Ainslie,
Ised OAK; John Heron, of Atlantic;
russell Anstin, Bedford; Joseph nj.
MORRISON, College Springs; Aleck FL
Jampbell, Orient; Solomon N. Vail
'ilssouri Valley; Frank o. Ballard. Corn
n.y., VIM. blackburn, Valisca; r., E.
,nokenger, Walnut; James Henry NAL
om, Clarinda; Chas. ii. Bruce, Menlo.
hos. II. Lewis, Nicola.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-09-27
DUDES are coming.
PERSO

Mr.. ii. G. Mason, who recently remo,.,
MS family from this city to Dakota. wboro h
has a claim, came down yesterday to inter.
view old friends.
Chief Field went to Lincoln yesterday,
Hon. JOHN II. Peterson, of Burlington wo.
at the Pacific yesterday.
There was a crowd of witnesse. from, Pa
Oak at the Pacific yesterday, ready 10 tast;fv
In some case in the United States Court 1,
which w. nj. Crowley. of Red Oak. n tbe
plaintiff. Among them were Il. r.. Green
WI Grant, VIM. Redman, p. G. sbinlev
L. u. Towner, A. ID. Wheeler, Ed. Tnrney
and II. o. Mitchell.
.. %. Hall, Of Burlington, arrived Mt the
Ogden yesterday, and addressed the Democ.
racy here last evening.
AS Merriam, Of Quincy, was an Ogden
house guest yesterday.
j, II. cOlburn, of Chicago, reached the o.
den yesterday.
\. $. Page, Of Des Moines, was In the citv
yesterday.
Attorney J. s. Runnells, Of Des Moline.
arrived yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-09-27
OTHER

The following resolutions have bee,
prepared and adopted by the Council
Bluffs medical society:
WHEREAS, The life Of Dur friend ant
associate, DIR. A. b. McKune, has beer
suddenly and ruthlessly taken by The
hand n the assassin.
Resoived, That while we stand an.
palled and horror-struck at the terrible
and quite unlocked for TRACE ", vet we
desire to express the high estimation in
which we held our late fellow. AS a 80.
ciety we shall miss a genial associate and
a well educated and accomplished physi-
clan-as citizens, one of the foremost in
circles, the most active and
helpful in all matters going to build up
our city.
Resotued, That we most deeply svmpa.
'hize with the family of our deceased
,rsther in this their dark hour of afflic.
ion; and
Reso'ved, That these resolutions be
pread upon the records Of the society.
nd a copy of the same be handed to Mrs'
dckuhe, and also a copy given to the
ally papers of this city and to The Jour.
al OF the American Medical Association.
Or publication.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-09-27
ATTENTION, SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

o are earnestly requested to partici.
pate in the funeral ceremonies and pro.
cessson OF u lamented comrade, soldier
and brother, DR.. A. B. McKune. this
at 2 o'clock, and to the end
that suitable arrangements be made you
are requested to assemble at the G. AR.
nall this afternoon promptly at 1. This
invitation is intended to reach soldiers
and comrades not incldded and who are
not members of the G.. A. r. to Join the
"A. IL. in doing honor to the remains
him who in life honored our ranks.
ID. B. DRILy,
W. F. SAPp,
JOHN ii. KEATLEY
And others