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The Press., 1883-10-18
COSTLY ExTRAVAGANCE.

A social danger threatening New York to-day is that the rage for showy repre- sentatlOns will crush out unostentatious dinner-hospitality. Nothing can promote real festive enjoyment an l good talk nor. thoroughly than, eight persons who suit each other and like to meet, assembled around 8 comfortable, modestly appointed dining table, while perhaps nothing can promote 1t much less than twice that num- bar who do not care 8 button about each o'her's society around dining table, how ever generous. But moral cowardice is prompting many to devote all they have to spend on hospitality to very few gor- geous luncheons and dinners instead of to a constant stream of unpretentious but comfortable entertainments. The money spent in the mere outside show to the state dinner would pay the additional wages to good cook, thus rendering out side aid needless, and would enable the master of the house to bring home friend to dinuer at any time. It is really amaz- ing how very few people there are in New York city, even at this period of luxury, who are prepared to be taken unawares. At houses where 8 gorgeous show is made at lavish expense on company days the by no-means- -diffcult-to please dinner would find on other occasions very poor sort of meal. A lady some time since hired a cook who had been living with family who drove handsome carriage and lived in big brown-stone house. Amazed to find how incompetent the woman was, her employer inquired as to the culinary cus- toms of her former place. tsWen you see, mum, the gentlemen mostly dined down town, and the ladies had kind of lunch, and there was shops in the evenin'. On Sundays there'd be bit O beef, or tur- key, perhaps, and when we had comp'ny it all come from Delmonico."
The Press., 1883-10-18

Brooklyn young man urged his darling A ice to hurry up the day by saying, 1t seems to me that we will not have much com fort in this world until we can spit on our own Stoye''
The Press., 1883-10-18
Agitators-Bent pins.
Potaska cures all throat affections.

ADRUGGIsT AYs:-Maryin 0. Brown, drug gist, Meredith Village. N. H., says : I have sold your Sulphur Bitters for years, and, con- trary to most medicines, never sold a. bottle to any one who said it did not help them. They cured me of those terrible sick head aches when every other remedy failed.
The Press., 1883-10-18

The bigger g newspaper is, the more hustle there is about it.
The Press., 1883-10-18
Potaska, indorsed by the medical faculty.

UNABLE TO TELL.-Yes, that was so. For years I suffered severely with scrofula sores broke out all over my body, and I am not able to tell one half that suffered. I was not able to obtain relief until I used Sulphur Bit tees, which completely cured me.-C.B. Dale, IT Allston street, Boston
The Press., 1883-10-18
Regard It as a Valuable FAMILY MEDICINE.

MR. H. R. stevens-Dear Sir: take pleasure in say- ing that have used the Vegetine in my family with good results, and I have known of several cases of remarkable effected by it. regard it valuable family medicine. Truly yours,
 REV. VIM. MCDONALD. Rev. Wm. Mcdonald is well known through the United States minister in the M. E. Church.
The Press., 1883-10-18
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists. RATHER TOO LONG.
After Twenty Years On the Wrong s of Life a Xir.iniam I,urns inc Es b

After Twenty Years On the Wrong Side of Life a Virsinian Turns the Tables.
 ''How long did you say?"
 "Twenty years said. Up to the time mentioned had suffered from diseased liver for twenty years said MT. S. T. Hancock, of Richmond Va, half sadly as though thinking of that dapdated section of his life. At times almost wished it had pleased Prov. idence to omit the liver from the human ana tomy.'
 Bad enough-twenty years of that sort of thing responded listener ''What the upshot of it ?'
 "lhe upshot was that some time ago I went down tc SONS CAPCINE POROUS PLASTERS, applied il and was relieved ill few hours, and am now sound as though my liver were made of India-rubber."
 Bensons-unlike the old fashioned kind of plasters act promptly. Look for the word CAPCINE. whicl is cut in the genuine. Price 25 cents. Seabury & Johnson, Chemists, New York.
The Press., 1883-10-18

s5>. II had g. horse hopelessly lame with ring
 bone," says s. F. Robinson, 15O Blackston,
 St., Waltham, Mass. "Ellis's Spavin eur. has cured him'
The Press., 1883-10-18

Philadelphia Item: A Philadelphia law yer, too proud to allow his friends to suppose that he practices in the divorce courts, adver- tises stMisfit marriages specialtY."
The Press., 1883-10-18
Potaska cures sudden colds, sore throats, etc.

Electncity.--Of all the known Electro -Galvan- ic Appliances at the present day it is now conceded by the Medical Fraternity and Electricians generally
 ; that the American Galva4c Co.'S HOWARD SHIELDS are the best possessing intrinsic Electrical meris as one shield or appliance be fitted any part of the body which Is not true of any other See advertise mept in another column of this paper.7Etect Ga.
The Press., 1883-10-18

Hear the foreman! 1.-The jury have agreed that Crosby's 5 minute cure is swift, sure and harmless, and will alleviate all pain" All druggists. ~& y : r. $
The Press., 1883-10-18
Remarkable Cure of Scrofulous Face.

WESTMINSTER, CONN.,, June 19, 1879. MR. H. R. Stevens-Dear Sir: I testify to the good effect of your MEDICINE. My little boy had a ScRoFULA sore break out on his head as large quar- ter of dollar, and it went down his face from one ear to the other, under his neck, and solid of sores Two bottles of your valuable VEGErNE completely cured him. Very respectfully,
 MRS. G, R. THATCHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

LOCAL BREVITIES.
fishtown is ready for business.

flshtoWn IS ready for business.
The days lengthen twenty minutes each
wesE
This is real fishing weather, and large
runs ale now expected by the fishermen.
Gardeners are now at work trimming trees
and arranging the yards for flowers, &c
Yesterday was the eighteenth university
OF the surrender of Richmond by the Con-
iederate forces
Mr.. Lewis Stein, formerly of this city, but
now Of Baltimore, was here to-day on a
short business visit.
Under the influence Of the warm sun. the
trees are beginning to bud and the grass to
assume its bright green
The taking of testimony in the Massey
" ise contested election case was resumed
al the old Court House this evening
Lieut. d. McC French, =. S. n, of this
city, was married in New Orleans, La. on
March 9th to Miss Theodore Conant, ofthat
city.
Right Rev. Bishop Keane passed through
ms city yesterday evening on his way to
New York, whence ne will sail Thursday for
Europe
Mr.. J. p. Robinson has purchased of Dam
lei Walton his farm, in Fairfax county,
across Hunting creek, containing l03 acres,
for S2S per acre
Last night Was cloudy, with snow and
ram. There were ten dodgers, but no pris-
"nefs al the station house so the Mayor had
no cases for trial this morning.
The Finance Committee of the CITY Coun.
ell held u meeting last night and transacted
some routine business, besides discussing
matters relating o this years tax levy.
Bat few fish arrived atFshtown to- dav.and
small sales were made at the rate of $50 per
hundred for shad, and S22aS25 per thousand
Tor herring.
Onc boat loaded with oysters came to this
cly this morning from Washington and the
cargo was disposed of at once at better prices
IMAM could ne obtained in that city.
Two barges loaded with coal arrived here
tins morning from Philadelphia in tow of
the tug Hercules and from others went on TO
Washington.
George. the little son of Mr. Charles w
Moore. was accidentally struck on the head
by n base ball bat in the hands of a play-
mate yesterday evening and badly hurt.
This is the time for painting and repaint
ing. little paint put where it will do the
most good makes wond erful difference in
the appearance of property, and, then it
adds 10 its value.
The steamer Lady of the Lake which has
been undergoing repairs at the wharf foot Of
Duke street was towed 10 Washington YES.
tcrday evening, and will soon resume her
place on the Norfolk line.
The old pump on Prince street, near the
corner OF Royal, which has been unused for
many years, was removed to-day in con-
iormity to resolution recently passed BY
the City Council.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to William l.. Booker, of Buck
mghnm county, and Mamie LAS. of Hamp.
ton, and TO Lee Hill and Mary Lee Now
land, both Of this city.
At The sule OF silverware advertised to
take place at Lucas & Co.'S auction house
every evening this week, some beautiful
articles will be offered and some real bar
gains may be obtained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
THE TARIFF

To the editor Of the Alexandria Gazette.
We are fortunate perhaps in having only
one newspaper here; at any rate having but
one, it is more incumbent that YOU should
be liberal in your views I think I have
noticed for some time past that you were
tending towards being an ultra free trader;
would like the custom houses DESTROYED,
and system Of direct taxation instituted,
our manufactures destroyed, and all our
goods imported from abroad. It would, in
my opinion, be an unfortunate day if the
principles you advocate were adopted and
we had to depend upon foreign countries for
our supplies entirely. AIN for fair trade,
not free trade. think it would not do that
we should all be producers of the soil;
diversified interest suits us best-part farm
ers, part manufacturers | think the ten
dency Of things in Virginia and the South
Is Tor moderate protection to our industries,
which will open up our mines of iron. coal
&C., which we have in great abundance
Any person who will read Mr. Porter's let
tiers from England and Scotland, published
in the New York Tribune. giving an account
of the low wages paid the operatives in
England and Scotland, and the hard mar
ner in which those people are forced to live,
will hardly be willing to see our mechanics
and laboring people reduced to their level.
Potomac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

TIE PREsBYrERX of Washington city,
which is composed of the Presbyterian
churches of the district and neghboring
counties of Virginia and Maryland, com.
mences its annual spring meeting tonight
nj the Metropolitan Presbyterian church on
Capitol hill. The services will be opened
with a sermon by Rev Byron Sunderland,
D. D., and the sessions of the Presbytery
probably continue until Thursday. The
Presbyterans have thirteen churches in
Washington. The whole number Of church
cs in the Presbytery is thirty -one. The First
Presbyterian Church Of this city is attached
10 this Presbytery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

The spring poet is in full song as the fol-
lowing sample shows. Come, 0 song bird
of the bleak and barren North, turn tail
upon the base, ungrateful weather of your
icy home and HE three fondly TO The balmy
South. In these bland airs an everlasting YER
due waits for you. On tropic woodshed
SUBMITS You may moult your wing and give
II 10 the sweet south wind by day at night
fall you may screnade the dangerous moon
without your mttens or your ovcrcoat"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
G. VIM. RAMSAY,
Sc. Cor. King and st. Asaph SITS.
THO CLOSE OUT BUSINESS.

We will offer stock of goods. embracing
China. Queensware Glass, Wood, Willow and Tin
ware, Lamps and Fixtures and lot of TOYS and
Fancy Goods) AT COST FOR CASH from now
until MAY LIST, and what remains unsold at that
date will offer at AUCTION.
Dealers in small way will do well to call on
us, if wanting anything in line; will sell them
CHEAPER than they can buy in Baltimore.
Any one wishing to engage IN the business, we
will offer them great inducements in the pur-
chase of our ENTIRE STOCK. Have no unsafe
able goods on hand, and our store is located on
one Of the best for business on King street
Amy one desiring to confer with us in regard to
the above, will call at our store from 1890 to 1:3O
o'clock p. M, or from to 10 o'clock D. m
Having made other business arrangements and
desiring to close out our store great bargains may
be expected. GEO. w. FRANCIS,
Cor. King and ST. Asaph Streets
mh7-1mMW&S Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

One of the most eligibly located and desirable
RESIDENCES in the city Of Alexandria is offered
for sale
The dwelling contains twelve fine rooms, with
bath room, kitchen, wash house, &C., and the
grounds are spacious, handsomely laid of and
have on them fue grape arbor, and various kinds
of bearing fruit trees
FIVE most desirable BUILDING LOTS, front
ing % feet Prince street. will be sold separate
ly or as whole on advantageous terms
For further information, terms, &c, &C., apply
to either DR.. nj. NJ. LEWIS, or EDGAR SNOW
DEN, Executors of the estate Of the late J. h
Brent. oct19-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

O00 NEW PIECES OF STANDARD SHEET
CUU MUSIC,
With New Catalogue just received at
FRENCH'S, SO & 95 KING STREET.
5 cents each by mail 6 cents
Waltzes, Marches, Galops, Polkas, operate Sc.
lections, Songs and Ballads Duets and Quartettes.
NEW BOOKS.
HEGEL, by Edward Card, LID; 81 IS.
THE CROSS IN THE LIGHT OF TO-DAY by
W. w. McLANE, DID,; 81 25.
HOME GYMNASTICS; &C.,
STUDY AND STIMULANTs, by A. Arthur
Reade; ST. So
soNsi FOLIO; $50 pieces Music paper covers:
soc; cloth 81 cheapest music book in the world
NEW BOOKS and MAGAZINES. SEASIDE,
BROOkSIDE and FRANKLIN SQUARE IL
BRARIES received daily.
my24 GEO E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

On Saturday next, the eth, Bronson How
ards brilliant society drama, Young Mrs.
Winthrop" will conclude most successful
run of nearly two hundred nights at the
Madison Square Theatre. New York. The
play will be presented here soon with an
excellent east and a representation of the
original Madison Square stage setting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

SPECIAL NoTICE.-W. NoRDLINGER l. Co.
having replenished the old stand of S.
Waterman & Son with the finest line of
goods--comprising all the novelties IN Cloth
ing and Gents Furnishing Goods-in the
market. (specialties in BOYS and CHILD
REN's CLoTHTNG suits ranging from 81 and
upwards, AN inspection Of our stock is re-
spectfully solicited Kind attention to
everybody. Our MERCHANT TAILOR DE-
pARTMENTi is stocked with the latest SpRING
GOODS. f. &. Graham. Cutter.
W. NoRpLINGER & Co.,
ap2-3m 81 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

Mr.. T. B. Saunders, whose illness caused
by wound be received during the late war,
was mentioned yesterday. is at the resi-.
dence of his sister, Mrs. Johnston, on South
Washington street, and not South Washing.
ton, as stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

A RARE CHANCE.-I shall offer at private
n sale for 80 days only. the entire lot of
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
consisting of Parlor, Dining. room, and Bedroom,
Sets, Carpets, Stoves, Mirrors and Utensils of eli
kinds; will sell piece by piece OF in sets. Bar,
gains may be expected.
Mrs. SIMON WATERMAN.
Royal street, two doors North of Hydraulion En-
CINE House. mh16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
FOR SALE.
HOUSE FOR SALE.

THE THREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING on
the northeast corner of Prince and Patrick Streets
most conveniently arranged, with bath room,
large kitchen, wash house. stable &c. &c. For
further information, terms &C., apply to Dr. NJ.
Nj. LEWIS or EDGAR SNOWDEN, executors of
the estate of the late John II. Brent octo3.tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

ACCIDENT.-Capt. John r. Roberts, otthe
schooner Oliver Harrison. now engaged in
running fish from the Gums shore. fell over
the windass Of that vessel yesterday and
inflicted serious injury TO his right side. He
boarded the Richmond train at Quantco to-
day and is now at his home in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
New Store and New Goods.

would respectfully inform my friends and the
public generally, that l have recently opened INV
New Store, where will be found, full line of
choice GROCERIES. CANNED GOODS, CONFEC-
TONS. MEAL, FLOUR. GRAIN, TIN, WOOD,
WILLOW and QUEENSWARE. in fact a general
variety, which has been carefully selected, with
discretion and judgment
/ have engaged the services of Mr. A. t. Lynn,
as salesman, whose polteness and efficiency in
the business may be tested by all who may favor
him with call st 302 King street, corner of Com
merce. Country Produce and patronage solicited,
by yours respectfully,
mh31 WR SEI,ECMAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

Mr.. b. +. Anderson, Petersburg, Va, says:
Browns Iron Btters cured me Of dyspep-
STA and restored my appetite"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

M.'' The regular monthly meeting ofthe Colum-
bla Steam Fire Engine Company will beld to-
morrow Wednesday, evening at 7:30.
1t j. II. STRIDER Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, April :; lSS3;
For tho Middle Atlantic States warmer, fair
weather: westerly /" 7,Gtheriy winds and lower
'Ardmcter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

SPECIAL NoTIcE.-Just received from a
bankrupt sale 500 pairs of Window Curtains,
gilded borders. in all colors and shades,
with complete fixtures, at so cts. a piece,
worth $3.50, at ScHWARzs Dry Goods Store,
l"2 King ST. Come at once and convince
yourself. mar3l-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
CANDIDATES.


7O MY FELLOW-CITIZENS OF ALEXAN-
DR1A.-I have been induced by many of nv
fellow-citizens to permit my name to be used as a
candidate for reelection to the office of Mayor
Subject to the decision of a Democratic Pri-
mary Election) l had not thus early intend
intended to announce myself, but circumstances
make it necessary for to do So have en-
deavored during my administration of the office
to comply fully with the promises made during
the last canvass, to wit: a faithful and impartial
execution of the laws of the city and State My
past record will he an evidence of what would do
in the future. Should it be your pleasure to nom.
mate and elect me, promise the same fidelity
respectfully refer to the records on file in the
Auditors Office as to my past course.
mh3l J. T. BECKHAM
EfOR MAYOR-At the solicitation of many citi-
IL zens. announce myself candidate for May
or, subec to the decision of primary election of
the Conservative Democratic party.
mh3o-tf w. w. HERBERT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
w. B. " ADDEY
No. 10 King Street,

YTHE MILLIONS IN IT ROACH TRAPPING
l. have Just received supply of the above traps
which we have been selling in such large quanti-
ties for the past few seasons. Price only 25 cts
app MCLEAN 4 UHLER, 70 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
Alexall1rla 0a4GttG.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Tuesday ElENING. APRIL >. ls-&.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

All persons wishing to examine their assess
ments or make any change in property, will find
me at my Office during the month Of April The
Corporation assessment books will be closed on
the LIST of May. Office hours, from to 6 p N.
GEORGE DUFFEY,
mh3O-1m Commissioner of Revenue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

god LIVER OIL, Camm's Emulsion Bakers
~ do, Sharp & Dohue's do, Moller's do, SCOTS
do. Murdock's Food, Hubbcls Prepared Wheat,
Mellin's Food, Ncstle's Milk Food, Corn Starch,
Coxs Gelatine, Licorice Lozengers and Horehound
Candy for sale by
dec 10 E. 8. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03
FOR SALE OR RENT.

DOR RENT-TWO COMFORTABLY FRAME
l. DWELLINGS, containing each seven rooms,
situated upon ST. Asaph street, between Cameron
aud Queen. Apply to ELLEN MARK, King st.,
between Columbus aud Alfred. mh26-iw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, WITH OR
L WITHOUT BOARD. Apply at No. ~ south
Royal street. mh24-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-03

VISITING CARDS VISITING CARDS,
The incest Xmas present an engraved nlsta
aud 81 prres Visiting Cards, only 81 10 Gall
and examine samples Cards printed from plates
at short notice.
dcc9 RO. BELLS SONS
National Republican., 1883-03-02
Canadian Bellies,

To one who has heard the beauties OF Balti-
more, Brooklyn, and Murray Hill girls rated
beyond comparison, the Montreal girls and
those from the other Canadian cities, says q
correspondent writing of the recent winter
carnival at Montreal, proves as interesting us
anything where each object he looked at was
novel. No woman would dare go into the street
painted SO much or with such pronounced red
as superabundant health and spirits have dyed
every pair of girlsh checks. 1t is not likely
that any drug could produce the flash and
sparkle one sees in every pair of girlish eyes,
for the young women here get the charms
they boast of by skating side by side with their
brothers, racing on snOwShOes with the men,
| tobogganing, wherever tObogganing can be
practiced, walking like Indians and running
like deer. group OF them is Of as many
bright colors as bunch of garden flowers, and
one gets the impression that they dress loudly,
but this comes Of the habit they have of tying
q bright colOred worsted comforter over their
heads and around their necks whenever they
/ 60 out of doors in cold weather. To-day, at the
snOwshoe race, the tobogganing hills, and in
the sleighs the women from the United States
| shiYered under their sealskin sacques, while
the Montreal girls stood knee deep in snow,
sat on snow banks, or stood on the hilltops
half hours at a stretch. must tell you how
these girls dress" said q New York woman TO
her husband. FIRST they start with flannel
| from head TO toot-and such flannel Why, its
an eighth Of an inch thick. Then they so on
like other women, except that they put on
more skirts, and usually quilted one that's
as warm as a wood fire, Then they put ON u
dress, and over that chamOis jacket that fits
like shoe in the mud. Then they put ribbed
wOolen hose over their stockings and arctics
over their shoes They don't care any more
about the looks Of their feet than the st.
Louis women do, Then they put on knit
wristers, then gloves, then fur or cloth dol
man, then fur cap, and finally a coil of
worstod comforters. When they are dressed
If they are hurled at speed of mile min
ute from tobogan they are unhurt, If they
fall through the ice they are not hurt. If the
thermometer drops to fifteen below, they read
Of 1t next day and wish they had known it al
| the time.