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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

%KArING.-Tlosc fond of this cXhiIcra-
Ting sport have splendid opportunity at
present Of indulging their taste. The ice
on iiuuling creek and III the covcS Is smooth
anl firm, and attracts numbers of both
~ry. There are certain precautions which
should bc taken 10y skaters. however, one If
which l. il tie wind is biuWin%. To place Il
veil over the face. III least adi@.; and child
I,.n -noEid, otherwise fatal inflammation Of
t!l" lungs irncrnGiiiaj may lake place.
%or shoud they lit down for Il single half
minute. nurslaud still if there i any wind
or stop a Inrlncnt after the skates are taken
oil : bu; walk about 50 as to restore circlla-
ton aboui the feet and toes and prevent
being chilled. It is safer TO walk home
thar ride: the latter is almost certain TO
caIi-c 4 cold. Have an extra garment,
thick and heavy, to throw over your shoul-
dcrs the moment you cease skating. ard
then walk home, or at least half Il mile
with your mouth closed so that your lungs
may tot he quickly chilled, by the cold air
dashimg III upon them through the open
mouth but ilit passes in through the nose
aud head il is warmed before il gets TO the
lungs No child or lady should be on skates
more than IN hour al Il time In skating
persons should also avoid skates that
are strapped OH the foot, rs they prevent
III" circulation, and the foot becomes frozen
before The skater is aware fit, because the
tight strApping bcnumhs the foot aud dc.
irIVrs ii of feeling. Serious injury may be
done the feet this way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

CORPORATION CoUET.---Judgc n. B. Meade
Observation-Disclosures Of Saturdays pro-
rccdlngs. llammcrslcv vs. V. NJ. K. w Co.: YER
dict for plaintiff
To-day ilnsatt and Simpson VS.. the City
conncil of Alexandria jury cmpanncllcd and yer.
nlct Tor defendant motion by plaintiffs counsel
to set aside the verdict and grant Il new trial.
Mlll'ml Association Society vs.. Thomas Smith
III ch;lncrry; decree dismissing cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

JOHN SUMMERS CONvICTED.-1n the Cir
cult Court Of Cumberland, on Saturday.
John Summers coorcd. was tried for shoot
ing Henry Arnold, Captain of the canal
boat Wcyand Docrnor, of this city, some
time since, and was convicted of shooting
at and shooting with intent to disligure.
lie was sentenced to eighteen months in
the pcnitcntiary. Arnold was not perma-
nently hurt by the shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15
jan3-w4w W.B.DAY, Trustee
TRUSTEES SALE OF ocCoQUAN MILLS.

By virtue of two deeds of trust from Joscph T.
Janney to me as trustee, one dated July 3, ISIS,
the other dated April IA, 1880, and both duly
recorded in tho County Court of Prince William
county, Virginia, will sell, at public auction, on
the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day OF
January, 1883, at II o'clock a. m., the property
situated at Occoquan, in said county, known as
the OCCOQUAN MILLS PROPERTY, consisting
of tho Merchant Mill, the office adjoining Coun.
try Grist Mill and Saw Mill, together with
the Mill Race and all the water rights and other
rights and privileges appurtenant to the said mill
property.
The property will be sold subject to the dover
right of the widow of the said Joseph T. Janncy
Terms: Cash.
oct12 S. FERGUSON BEACH. Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15
AUCTION S.ALES.
By 3. I. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers,
4 UCTION! AUCTIONS!
GREAT PAWNBRoKER's SALE

GREAT PAWNBROKER'S SALE
consisting OF New and Second Hand Clothing Over.
coats and listers, Suits of Clothes, and odd Co,ts
Pants and Vests, Ladies' Dresses, Cloaks and
Sacques, Underwear, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Guns and Pistols, Watches, Jewelrw Con-,
forts, Quilts and Blankets, Musical instruments
Umbrellas, &C., &C., &C., and other articles ton
numerous to mention The trade and public gen.
orally are invited to the sale as the goods will be
sold to the highest bidder regardless of cost. Sale
WI commence MONDAY a January 18th, rs
Q o'clock p M, at No. 80 King street, and continue
from day to day until the entire stock is sold out
Sales at 10 a. M, and and 7:3O p m daily
iau1S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

SMALL PoX-Gcorgc Powell, who came
to his home in this city few weeks ago
from Pennsylvania, and who was attacked
with small poy Immediately on his re-
turn, has so far recovered that he is able TO
walk about his room and the Health Officer
this morning ordered the yellow flag, which
has been flying from the window Of the
honSc much to the annoyance Of the resi-
dents Of the ncighhorhood. to be removed
which Was done at once. This Is the only
case Of small poy which has occurred with
IN the city limits this winter aud all reports
that cases existed in certain alleys, &c. and
that the physicians were attending them
secretly, are untrue. \ reporter Of the
GAZETTE asked DR.. Powell, Health Officer
OF the city, about the reports and va, told
that all such were false, for. said he Dr.. in
ihc first place, no physician in the city would
attend Il case of small pox without reporting
the same 10 him; secondly, if they did they
would be liable TO Il fine Of 50 per day, and
thirdly said the Doctor to the reporter III
Non are sufficiently cntcrprlsing to discover
any such casts, will give you one half of the
fine" The weather just now is too cold for
any unnecessary display of enterprise.
The husband Of the col0rcd woman who
lied last week with the small pox, AT her
home. near the canal. has been attacked
with the disease. and his case Was reported
10 DR. Powell! this; morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

The FAIR for the Alexandria Intirmarv
will be held at Armory Hall next week,
commencing Tuesday the ODD and continu-
ing three evenings The citizens arc re-
spending, most literally to requests for dona-
tions, and there is every promise of most
successful and enjoyable time. The ladies
interested will have meeting to morrow
afternoon at four o'clock at Col. l.. W. Reds,
on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

While those who are in comfortable cir
cumstanccs are enjoying the snow and the
elegant sleighing it affords there are many
poor people in different parts Of the city
PRAYING for warmer weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

Mr.. Joseph 3. Gorrell, Culpcper, Va,
says: Our customers all speak iavorably OF
Browns Iron Bitters.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

THE VIRGINIA HoUsE.-Mr. J. P Myers has
opened ut the Virginia House grocery store and
bar, where choice articles can be procured at the
lowest prices. He has also opened stable for the
accommodation of tho teams Of the farmers who
como to this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

THE PAY OF REGIsTRARs.-In the Cor
poration Court to-day, the registration
case" Wimsatt and Simpson VS.. the City
Council, to recover certain excessive charges
for services rs registrars at the last election.
was tried and resulted in a verdict in favor
of the city, the jury, notwithstanding the
instructions from the bench, refusing to
allow one cent more than appropriated by
the City Council
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

FUNERAL.-The funeral of Mr. John
kessIer who died on Friday night took
place Yesterday evening from Christ church.
The members of Lafayette lodge of me-
chantes OF tins city attended the funeral.
TIL steamer City If Washinptnn. c1rrvino In.
iumhia Lodge of Washington, Ia attend tho IN
neral, was grounded hy the ice III thr mouth Of
the EASTERN Branch. aud the lodge did not r,rti
cipatc in the ceremony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

POLICE REroKT. Saturday night was
dark and cool with rain till about :; o'clock;
There were two prisoners; and four lodscr
nj the station house.
George Swansbury arrested by officers
Arnold and Walker, charged with being
drunka and disorderly was. aItera rcprimand
discharged upon getting sober
Maggie Davenport arrested by officer
Ihos. Hayes charged with being drunk and
dlsordcrly was fined $3.50 and discharged.
Last night was clear and cold. There
were two prisoners and six dodgers in the
station house
Chas. Schatlcr, arrested by officers Smith
and LAWYER on telegraph dispatch from
Policeman James Bailey, Charlottesville,
charging him with the larceny of watch
is held to await the coming of 4 Charlottcs-
vile officer when he will be sent back to
that place.
James Henderson, colorcd, arrested bv
officers Smith and Belts charged with being
drunk and disorderly was fined $3.50 and
discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15
.=:>lEyanilria Oazettr.
MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY -, isS&.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER. PROBABILITIES, Jan. -, 1859.
i'ar lna Middle Atlantic States fair followed by
.ow!v weather. variable winds, shifting 10 east
.sly. stationary Ur higher temperature and rising
,l,uwc! hr falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

ARRESTED BY TELEGRAPH. Charles
Schatlcr. who. it will be rccollected, was
convicted for forgery in the Corporation
Court Of this city in $780, and put in the
penitentiary. but was subsequently pardon
ed by Governor Cameron on account Of good
conduct and excellent painting done at the
capitol in Richmond, was arrested Sester-
day by officers Smith and Lawlcr upon re.
ceipt Of Il telegram from Charlottesville
charging him viii: The theft Of watch be-
longing to lawyer Of that place. and is held
TO await the arrival of officers from there
Schatfer denies that lie committed theft
and says the watch is where i; can he gotten
at any time, aud that the time piece was
given him while both parties were under
the influence Of liquor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

THE Canal. AoUEDUCr-R. S. Lacey,
Secretary Of the Citizens Free Bridge Com
mittcc of the District of Columbia, nhas pub
lishcd in circular form, II statement, evil
IDENTIFY prepared by II. II. Wells, one of the
lcSsccs of the Alexandria Canal, in support
OF the acceptance by the canal company and
city OF Alexandria of Senate bill no. 40,
for transfer Of the aqueduct at George
town TO the Government, the provisions Of
which were declined by the canal company
in accordance with the expressed wish of
the people of The city. 1t is not at all like
~ that the act referred to will be accepted,
or that the bill introduced in the House Of
Representatives for a condemnation of the
piers Of the .aqucduct will ever pass. and it
will be Il ''caol day when Alexandria vol
UNFAIRLY yields her rights in this structure
and thereby so seriously injuries her com
mcrce. II is more likely that Congress will
pass Il bill relieving the city Of Alexandria
from the onus imposed upon her by the de-
cree Of the /. s. Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

VENUS makes a superb appearance now
in the eastern sky in the morning. Every
lover of the stars who beholds her beaming
face is fully repaid for the trouble of getting
up early, the price demanded for the exh-
bition. On the 10Th Venus is in coniunct-
ion with Eta Opniuchi. a star in the constella-
ton of the Serpent Bearer, being two de-
grccs north. The planet and star will be at
their nearest point ut II o'clock in the even
ing when they are below the horizon They
will be sufficiently near to be worth getting
up to sec on the morning of the Goth. when
Venus rises not far from4 o'clock. Venus ris-
es about quarter before i O'Clock in the
morning. At the end Of the month she ri
ses few minutes after i o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

IHE TnoU&HTLEss AND THoUGuTFuI.--
The person owning the premises in front OF
which 10y reason of $lcct, Il man falls and
kills himself, must have his conscience
goadcd ever afterwards when he remembers
HAT through negligence he has indirectly
caused the death OF IL fellow creature. such
sad accidents do happen occasionally, for
instance tha! in Baltimore last week which
resulted in the death Of Mr.. Perkins. Now
in Alexandria there are probably hundreds;
OF pavcmcnts which by neglect are danger
"'IS, especially 10 elderly people. Will" all
trouble could be so easily obviatcd by
sprInklinG coal ashes ON the sidewalks.
Some 90 take this prccaulion. but the lar.c
majority do not, and rs a consequence much
Inconvenience is experienced by those who
are compelled To 60 about The city. \ we'll
disposed citizen yesterday who lives mid
way square, anticipating u flood at the
corner below, not cumtcntcd with clear
ing the gutter III front Of his own premises.
continued the work down TO and around
the corner, thereby allowing Il free passage
to the water which had been damned up in
the carly morning. This act OF thoughtful
ness proved quite II benefit to hundreds who
were compelled to cross nj that locality in
Sollr?t 10 and from church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

NRUSTEES SALE-By virtue of a deed of
l. trust from William Dyer and wife, recorded
in Liber O. No. a. folio 295 land records of Fairfax
county and for tho purposes therein specified, the
undersigned trustee named therein will sell at
public auction at Fairfax Court House on MON
DAY, February 18th, 1888, (court day. between
II M and l p. M. the following property: A
HOUSE AND LOT containing eight acres of land,
lying in the village of Dranesville, Fairfax coun
ty, Va and adjoining the lands of Casper, Day and
others.
Terms of sale: Cash.
ian2-W4W w r nAy rr,s.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

EOR SALE-On MONDAY, TUESDAY, and
l. WEDNESDAY next, commencing at 10 a. M.
will sell at private sale my HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE. Terms cash.
JOHN kOHOUT,
ian13-3t Cor WASHINGTON 9, Wr4L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-15

lHE WEATHER AND THE RIvER.--The
rain which commenced falling on Saturday
evening continued gently during most of the
night, but il had only slight effect on the
Ice and snow. There was but little ice
formed on Saturday night and yesterday
morning both the Norfolk boats, the Lake
and Excelsior, arrived here. The Excelsior
was due here on Saturday morning, but WAS
detained by the ice. The Lake was on time
About 9 O'Clock yesterday the wind came
out from the northwest and the weather
which had been comparatively mild during
the night, again became cold and ice formed
ali day. The Washington ferry boats had
considerable difficulty in making their trips.
the ice becoming packed between Gicsboro
and the Arsenal wharf. The brig ID. c. Chap
man i'll tow of the tug Va. Bhrman. which
left Baltimore, Thursday, arrived here, con-
signed to w. 4. Smoot & Co., yesterday
and the tug returned to Baltimore Mt once,
tearing she might he caught and detained
here by the ice. The Excelsior started OH
her return trip 10 Norfolk last night and
the Lady of the Lake will leave here this
evening for the same city. The Arrowsmith,
which had been lying at her wharf in this
city since Saturday morning, when she
made IN unsuccessful attempt to force her.
selfdown the river started again this morn
ing, after going to Shepherds and taking on
4 quantity Of freight. and succeeded in but
ting through the gorge and going on her
way.
BAT one boat has been running on the
Washington ferry line to-day, and that on
Such time rs she could make.
The ting Mary Lewis went down the river
tbs morning, followed by the Comet, with
two oyster boats in tow, and they are cx-
pect1d 10 return soon with some boats that
are now at Quantico loaded with oysters.
waiting 10 he towed to this city. The mild
Wcahcr of 10 day is melting the snow and
ice, and il is thought that navigation will
become less difficult in Il day or two.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-08-02
The Picnic at New Chapel

On last Saturday was mixed pic
mic and Woman's Missionary meeting,
and they mixed nicely. The ladies of
this church had set apart this day for
a grand rally of their Missionary So
ciety.
Bright and early the good people Of
No. s, began to gather, and by eleven
O'Clock quite crowd was assembled
in the church. The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Manning Brown,
in more than usually felicitous man
ner.
The report of the w. NJ. S., at this
place was read, showing the Society
to be in a prosperous condition and
the ladies fully awake to their duty.
Addresses in behalf OF the Society
were delivered by D. o. Herbert, Esq,
and Thos. S. Moorman, Esq. The
services were concluded by a collec-
ton, taken up by the ladies themselves,
in the interest of the W. NJ. S. It
worked well.
The next thing in order was the pic
mic dinner, on cloths spread on the
ground under the shade of the trees.
The New Chapel ladies are famous
for dinners of this sort. The viands
were tempting enough to satisfy the
most fastidious.
After dinner everybody felt free to
enjoy themselves according to their
own notions, and the young people
roamed the woods, engaged in such IA
cinating games as ''mumble the peg"
&C., and whiled away the flying hours
as only young people can.
The day came to al end; the pic
mic was over; and a delightful rain
made the whole perfect and complete.
SIGMA.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-08-02
The snnday-school Conventions.

The State Sunday-School Convention
met in the Baptist church on Wednes-
day night of last week. A short adj
dress of welcome was delivered by
Gen. Y. J. Pope, and responded to on
behalf of the convention by the Presi-
dent, Prof. J. D. Anderson. Then
followed the re ,ular routine work OF
the Convention. There were only o
few members rom distance, eight
counties being represented. The
members OF he Newberry County
Sunday-School Convention, and the
friends of Sunday-School work were
associated with the Convention, and
the numbers were thus considerably
increased.
The meeting was organized by the
election of Geo. S. Mower, President !;
Rev. NJ. Brown, Vice-President, six
of the old Vice-Presidents holding over;
A. B. Woodruff, Secretary; NJ. A. Car
Isle, Treasurer.
During the session, which lasted till
Friday noon, the following questions
were discussed: "The whole Church
in the Sabbath-School''; ''The princi-
pies of teaching applied to Sunday
School work.; 's.sBetter teachers, and
how to procure them; ''The influence
of the home upon Sunday-School";
''What practical results have already
been reached blythe State and County
Sunday-School Conyentions.''
Before adiourning on Friday con-
stitution was adopted. and the officers
with which the body was organized
were elected for the ensuing year.
Columbia was selected as the place
for the next meeting: and the matter
of arrangements was lett to the Cen
tral Executive Committee, provided
for bv the new constitution. OF this
Committee, the Rev. j. Steck, D., D.,
is President, and Geo. S. Mower, Esq,
Secretary.
Immediately after the adjournment
of the State Convention, the County
Convention assembled. The represen-
tation was full. The Rev. j. E. Bush
nell was elected President, and Geo.
S. Mower, Esq, Secretary. Reports
were made from the various schools III
the County, and the Convention ad-
iourned.
It was a mistake to throw the two
meetings together. The County Con-
vention would have been more inter-
est;ng at any other time. The State
Convention was dull and flat. There
was very little enthusiasm, and con-
sequently little interest. Nobody feels
that much good was done. Everybody
feels that good ought to have been
done.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-08-02
Physicians Prescrip-
tions receive the most
careful attention at
PELHA ANS DIR u G.
EN- PORIUM. None
but the purest and best
Ingredients used in
compounding.
Personal.

Personal. ...
Miss G. L. Herndon returned to
Cokesbury last week. .-',...
Maj. J. f. J. Caldwell and wife are
spending some time at Cokesblry.
DR.. S. Pope has returned from the
Virginia Springs. .. ...- r
Mrs. Maggie Leavell, we regret to
learn, is quite sick.
DIR. Theodore Johnstone has opened
dental Office over Cline's.
Miss Emma Simmons is visiting in
the country--at Senator Browns.
Mrs. John Spearman, after q pleas
ant visit to her parents, has returned
to her home in Columbia.
Mr.. Jas. A. Campbell, s on of the Rev.
J. B. Campbell, is on - visit to his
sister, Mrs. Robt. Moorn ian.
Geo. S. Mower, Esq, went to Seneca
last Saturday and spent several days
with his family.
Miss Mamie Conner returned to
Cokesbury yesterday, after spending
some time in Newberry.
Mr.. Tench Pool, wife nd children
left here on Tuesday morn ing, via the
Ferry, for Glenn's Springs.
DR.. Jno. r. Thompson le 1T Monday
to attend the Southern Dem tai Associa-
ton which met in Atlanta his week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Smits l, of Rich
land County, arrived at .Jalapa last
week on visit to their sol l-in-laW, DR..
Folk.
We are glad to see cadt It's James P.
Kinard, Harry Blease al I'd Silas Nc
Caughrin home from th e Citadel in
Charleston.
Mrs. Mcclellan, Miss Em1fa. and
little Mary returned h ONE Saturday
last, from visit to Southwestern
Georgia. -... ..... ...,..
Hon. George Johns Bne left New
berry last Saturday TO the White Sui.
phur Springs, Va, where he will
spend several weeks.
Silas Johnstone, ] tsa, stole away
from the heat and worry of the
Masters Office on Tu esday, and is TAX
ling Glenn's fresh fre Haa the fountain.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-08-02
Frank LesIie's Popular Monthly.

The August number is remarkable for the
variety and excellence of the contents.
Among the leading, profusely illustrated
articles are "The Home of Illustrated Liter
ature' (a description of The FRANK LESLIE
establishmeutl; "An Adventure with Two
Gentlemen of Verona; "The Garden of
England" by n. Robinson; "The History
of q Playhouse" by Henry Tyrreil;f 'sIhe
Coronation of the Gar, Alexander III"
aThe Real Lord Byron" By Alfred q .Guern-
sey, ETC., etc. The interesting serial "The
Beautiful Countess Of Clairville," is continu-
ed, and there are delightful stories, sketches,
etc, by Amanda NJ Douglass. Surrey Wyatt,
T. Z. G. Peck, Eta ". Pierce, etc There
are some excellent poems-several admirably
illustrated, and a most comprehensive, enter
tanning. and instructive miscellany. The
number contains 1913 pages quarto, over 100
illustrations, aud beautiful colored fronts
piece, "a declaration of Love" The price
is only Is cents number: So year, post
paid.
Address, Mes. FsANK LESLIE, Publisher.
So, SIS and 81 Park Place, New York.