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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

SWAPPING WIVES. For some time past
Nathan Massengalc and Hiram LOOMS, of
White River, Mo, have been the most r;i.
mate OF neighbors, aud scarcely IL night
passed that they, with their charming young
spouses, were not in each Others company.
They exchanged evenings with each other
at games of whist and chess, and exchanged
wives for partners. When they went to the
theater enc had the others wife, and the
most aflpctionatc caresseS seemingly could
not rule the conjugll serenity.
''LoomlS, surppose we swap wives, saI
Mr.. Masscnsalc one evening recently while
returning from Il church sociable.
THAT'S bargain, old MAN, and I'm in for
it if the girls don't object, and rs he replied
Mr.. LOOMS drew Mrs. MasscngaIe's arm
closer into his and looked questoningiy
into her eyes, that flashed back IL CON
lirlnation OF the low yes that escaped
her lips.
Yesterday the proposition was agreed
upon by all hands, and Nathan gave over
Mrs. Messcngale and few months old baby
TO boot in trade for Mrs LOOMS But Mrs
LOOMS tried to take with her horse and
buggy which she claimed as her persona!
property. LOOMS objected and Mr.. Mas
sengale murmured at his interference, aleg-
ing that at least the baby more than couli-
terbalanced the value of the turnout.
"Take your baby back" said the new
Mrs LOOMS to her former husband.
Mr.. Massengale drew shotgun from the
| folds of his breakfast coat and blaZed away.
narrowly making widow Of his original
| wife, and Mr.. LOOMS, drawing Reinng-
ton from his smoking jacket, also narrowly
escaped making an orphan OF the disputed
child. Matters, however, were finally ami.
cably settled, and the rearrauged families
are now happy. Writs have been tax en,out
in the courts, SO that the boy will be able 10
| know who is his father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
As al inyicorant,

As AZ invigorant.
HOstctter's Stomach
Bittcrs has received
the most positive en-
dorscnent from emf
ncnt physicians, and
has long occupied 4
foremost rank among
standard proprietary
remedies. Its proper
ties as an alternative of
disordcrcd conditions
OF the stomach. liver
and bowels, and y pre-
vrutive OF ma!arial
diseases are no less re-
nowncd.
For sale by Drug
gists and Dealers. to
S Almanac for 1891.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOOD:

4
We present to the city trade The largest and the
best assortment Of FANCY TOYS FOR CHILD
Rem such rs Hobby Horses. Slcigis, Sioo-Flys
Drums Games Tool Chests, Trunks, Blocks Tin
IIorus Dolls. III short an immense Stock of Christ
mas Goods.
USEFUL rRESENTS-Iinen and Silk Hand
kcrchicis in fancy boxes; Kid, Cashmere and
Castor Gloves; Mems Fine Ncckwcar, Suspenders,
Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Pcrnmcry and Combs
| AID Brushes.
We extend an invitation to the old and young
to visit our establishment to view the many tempt
ing articles.
NEW NOVELTIES received nearly every day
deco c. NJ. ADAMS, 50 King street.
{ATARNER'S KIDNEY AND LIVER CURE.
w Browns iron Bitters, Green's August Flow
or. Yc2ctinc, kennedy's Medical Discovery,
Schenck' PulmOnic Syrup and Sea Weed Tonic,
Codcn's Liquid Extract Beef. Listcrinc, Cclcrina,
DR.. Crooks Wine OF Tar, Simmons Liver Regula-
tor, DR.. .Iohnson's Indian Blood Syrup, Hamburg
Drops Licbas Coco Beef Tonic Dr. Cooks BALM
Of Life, DR.. Picrces Medical Discovery and Favor
ito Prescriptions, Whitchnrst Cedar Balsam, For.
ests Juniper Tar w. F. CREIGHTON,
dcc11 IS King street
GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRES
NJ ENTS. at SS King. corner Of ROYAL streets
We have on hand and offer for sale at low prices
supply Of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors i'm
Gases, iazo1s, all of extra quality. Plated Nut
Sets Of Knife, Fork, Spoon and Ring for Children.
Skates for Ladies and Boys, Iron Savings Banks
i'll variety. Plated Forks and Spoons very cheap.
Call and examine at So King, cor. of Royal streets
dcc1S JOHN T. CREIGHTON & SON.
(IHRISTMAS BOXES, SHAVING SETS, Music
~ Boxes, Toilet Sets, Odor Cases, Cut Glass
Cologne Bottles, Work Boxes, Statuetts, Jewel
Cases, Ornaments, Puff Boxes and PuTs, Fancy
Bottles of Cologne with Fancy Cards attached.
and many other Fancy and Toilet Articles suita.
bic for Holiday presents at
W.D. HUDsoN's, 265 King ST.,
decI Alexandria Va
pARkER'S HAIR BALSAM AND GINGER
l. TONIC. Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. Ana.
kess, sure cure for Piles, Reads three minute
cure Tor Headache and Neuralgia. Lodille's Head.
ache Cure and Pixies Toothache Drops, arc to be
found at W. F. CREIGHTON'S
now 80 King street.
I WOODEN AND TIN SPICE BOXES
- CST received lot of Wooden and Tin Sncc
Boxes. Cheap at
deco MCLEAN & UHLER'S, rs King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

BALTIMORE, Dec 2G--va Is def"d g. do con
soidated = do second series =; do past due
pons Is; DO new 1O-d0s 1872, do new IS 55li,
bid to-day. Cotton dull: middling 1Ok,.
Flour quiet and steady: Howard street and
Western super So 0Oa:5 80; do extra So 75a4 rs;
do family So O0a5 10: City Mills super S:} 0oa
3 rs: do extra Sd OOa6 % do Rio Brands So Is
aG 90: Patapsco family$6 80: do superlative pat
cnt s. 90. Wheat-Southern quiet and steady;
Western lower Southern red 11Oa113; do am.
Der 112a11i; No Maryland 112a112E. No.
Western winter red spot 1075sa1O77s Dccem.
Der 1o73sa107a,; January 1OSAaIOSla; Feb
ruary 111a111t8; March 113asa113ih: May
l17Eia111#i. Corn-Southern firm; Western
steady and closing easy; Southern white 5ia
60; do yellow 55aG1; Western mixed spot
I'll bid; December olhaG1 u January G1a61is:
February G2laa624. steamer 51a55. Oats dull;
Southern 3Sa43; Western white 4Oa42; do mix
ed 3Sa39 Penna :5Saf2. Rye higher at 7Oa1I.
Hay dull; prime to choice Pennsylvania and
Maryland 13a$1j. Provisions steady and quiet;
mess Pork SD 80. Isulkmcats- shoulders and
clear rib sides, packed, 7aSl, Bacon shoulders
rs clear rib sides 3'4 hams 14Iha15. Lard,
refined, 10. Butter dull; Western packed 1Oa
% creamery 25a:'5. Eggs quiet (rrcsh) at 2sa
30; picked 2Oa22. Coffee steady Rio cargoes,
ordinary to fair 1Oi.a11 T. Sugar steady; soft
:. Whiskcy steady and quiet at 81 1Sal Sly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

New YORK, Dec. 26.-Stocks weak and lower
Money easy at 2a2I2. Cation dull uplands 1Oas
Orleans lO%. Flour dull and heavy. Wheat 4,a
'H-c lower and dull Corn is without important
change
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26
MARINE NEWS,
PORT oFALExANDRIA, DECEMBER 90, 1883.
Sun rises ............. Ii Sur sats 4 AZ

: tAihs DI|SEHi DIN 80, 1000.
sun rises........... Ii sur sets........... Al
ARRIVED.
Str George l.eary, Norfolk. to P 3 IIooc.
Str Jane Moscley, Norfolk. to T A Reed & Co.
Str Mattano lower Potomac To John Lannon.
Schr Annie F Conlon, Windsor, Ms, to WA
Smoot & Co.
Schr Brunette, Baltimore, to Perry, Smoot & Co.
SAILED.
Str George Leary. Norfolk. by p p Hooe.
Str Jane Moseley. Norfolk. by F A Reed & Co.
Str w Thompson, lower Potomac, by A Reed
& Co.
Schr VIM P Hood, Providence, by American
Coal Co. yesterday.
MEMORANDA.
schr Hattie L Sheets, cleared at Philadelphia
for Washington 24th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dec. 24-Beef
Cattlc.-Prices Of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best . 5OaS6 10: that generally rated first
quality4 21aSo 81 y medium or good fair auai-
ty ) 2oaSl 90; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows 3 00aS3 -. Extreme range of prices
OnaS6 10. Most of the sales were from a 90
ass % per 100 lbs. Total receipts for the week
1873 head: total sales for the week 1898 head
Trade to-day has been quite slow and prices 5
to % cents per 1OD lbs lower than last week
more particularly on medium Cattle and stockers
which were numerous and comparatively in light
demand. The tops offered were rs good as those
of last Monday, and these showed no change but
the average quality Of the offerings was not as
good as those of last week. small bunch OF 3
extra fine Montgomery county, Md Cattle, aver
age weight being nearly 100 lhs, brought So 10
per 1UD lbs.
Sheep and Iambs.-The offerings are quite
light, but near the usual number just at this time
in the holidays, aud quite enough for the very
light demand. The quality is scarcely as good as
was last weeks offerings. We quotc butcher
Sheep at 'a5 "a cents very fl, at the latter price
aud Lambs at 4a:jit cents per ID gross Arrivals
this week or head
Hogs.--The offerings this week constitute
number fully equal to very moderate demand,
being some GOO less than last week. and about
1000 head more than the corresponding week last
year. Trade is generally reported as slow, with
the quality in some of the pens better than last
week. Prices show no apprcciablc change since
last Monday, ranging from to s cents per ID net
Arrivals this week 1927 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-12-26

WOODEN AND TIN SPICE BOXES.
y CSI received lot of Wooden and Tin Spicc
Boxes. Cheap at
dec5 MCLEAN & UHLER's, rs King st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
B1SER1LL NEHS.

The Baltimore nine, strengthened by the
engagement OF sweeney. Gardner anl Emslie, ATE OF
the Merritt Cub played American Association cham
pionship game with the metropolitan nine at the Polo
Grounds yesterday. The weather was perfect for play
ers and spectators aud there was large attendance
The home team a rather easy victory, far .
ceiling their opponents Ia the field. The visitors
batted WELL but except in the third inning the Lifts
scattering and OF little avail The fielding of Holbert
say and Mccormack excellent and evoked frequent
outIurets Of applause. The Baltimore nine took the
lead in the third inning but the advantage SNORT
lived "a Metropolitan pushed ale al In the
inning and held lead 10 the last Inning by the
of sfo2 During the first two innings the pitching OF
Emslie seemed puzzle the home players consider
ably 1hoy became familiar with the delivery
alter however and batfed him freely. The Balumores
scored In only Inning, clinton and searns making
hs nd scoring earned lucky drive for :bree
bases by Leary summary OF the is as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
,ouKrn RACE. HANDICAP, ALL AGES, is MILES.
FIFTH RACE. SELLING, 3
CROQUET CANES AT N0RWIcH
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

NORWICH, Conn.,, July 3O.-The Norwich Cro'
ouet Club one of the Oldest in the country which has
held the National championship gold maet ana pau o'
ten years and done more than any other
nd maintain interest In the game will dedieae
a., n.v Granada this week with friendly contest WIZ
some OF the leading players iu the country DE- Ira
% ., NevY York. permanent holder OF one ana
or,nv holder OF another medal Of his club aud '"
Jobnson. president and samuel ID. sedenoach OF 'n'
quaker City Club, Of Philadelphia were mere '101
Mr. Reed won 2 games and lost 1 with MT J. Ne
prew.r and won aud lost with A. W. Dleke''
Reed flashed game by jumping his second Dali o'os
the first to hit the stake: Johnson won game s
with Brewer Chapman aud Holt, and Lost ! 10 Doa.y "a
siedenbaeh won 1 each with Dickey. Chapman sas
Brewer and lost The visitors will probably oy
wIcn Club have two new grounds, each foriy:s'e ~
eighty feet aud smooth. TIE wckets are tn' SsS.
four inches wide. Tomorrow Z. q. ehipmah, o. york
York who carried of the donors at the N New
tournament In $780, Charles Botsrord OF Ss "a 81
C. Il. Richards, OF Orange Lake, n. T., and meno'
the club Of New. IPSWICH. n. H., are expeeiea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
ROMING PIGEON FLIGHTS.

The birds of the Boston (Mass.) Homing
Pigeon Club countemarked Ia this city last wedne
for record IN 500 miles journey, liberated In
stralford, Ont, on Saturday morning. Returns the
day OF loOsing were looked for. as the
birds we're in good condition and had
done well In all their Journeys through the season.
Tho storm on Saturday afternoon, however,
probably defeated this. The returns Sunday were
One bird ut 8 SO m. to George Darby. OF Roxoury
the winner OF the special prize for the first bird making
the record to tho vicinity of Boston; bird to F.
schworm, OF Boston. at 1898 q. M; and one to H.
Hooper, OF Boston, ut I23 80 p. IN. All OF the birds en-
tered the flown this year for the nrst time,
and of them had been nearer stratford ont than
Rochester, N. " 169 miles dis III ths race flown
July the 1886 miles made by four birds IN less
than ten hours aud than half the distance was
through storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
THE SITUATION ELSEWHERE.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3O.-Tho theatrical
performance gwen last evening at the Grand Opera
House for the benefit Of tue under the
auspices OF the knights Of Labor, netted $4,000 The
gross receipts were about $1,000
ISDTANAroLIs Ind, July 30-The meeting called for
to morrow Of representatives. OF the Board OF Trade in
the Mississippi Valley t. consider phic matters,
has been Indefinitely postponed
TORONTO. Ont, July 30.-The business on the Great
Northwestern Telegraph Companys lines ia satisfactory
to-day full stan has beer secured at all points and
normal condition OF the company has been restored
number OF the strikers have returned TO work and
accepted the companys terms. There ID no truth In the
that the officers OF the Great Northwestern Tee
graph Company negotiating with the strikers Tor
their return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION SECURED.

The Chicago, Portage and Superior Railway
Company has brought suit in the United States Circuit
Court for the Eastern District OF Wisconsin enjon
William r. Chadsey. of NewYork. from making or
delivering TO the Chicago, St. Paul and Northern Pacific
Railway Company or 10 any other corporation any deed
conveyance Of the c0mpanys r0adbed rights of way
and Other property temporary injunction has been
Issued On when arguments Will be heard Monday.
In the cOmpanys complaint II is charged that the de-
prOcured Through false and
mems" deeds purp0rng 10 convey 10 him an interest In
road aud right belonging TO the Chicago and
Lake superior Railroad. which the plaintiff company
serIs controlled by it, and that be is
about organize corporation called the Chicago,
ST. Paul ana Northern Pacific TO which he has promised
W convey the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
RACING AT MONMOUTH PARK.

The six races at Monmouth to-day VIII bring
ont such we'll known animals Parole, Monitor. FAR
Count. Rica Bancroft, Little Mnch and Renegade, with
many Others The fourth of IS miles, with Monitor
at 1913 pounds Parole at 49, Fair Count at loi Topsy
at o. Barnum So Startle at 81 and Heeand 3D.
is OF uncommon interest Judging from faroes run VI
saturday he will make It lively for Monitor or any other
in the race but some OF the light weights may get 100
far away TO be caught The twoyearold race promises
well while the Paisade Stakes, for threeyear-cid Win
Little Minch Renegade, Euclid. Gonfalon ana LOus
Knight In, II Is not likely to be SLOW , ,,,.s
The entries for the sixth race. hnrdle race, IL
will be made public to-day For the otner races 'neJ 0
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31

days There arc more tents rented than for many pre-
vious years and the grounds are being put In good
order and adorned by flowers and eyergreens Inc
Preachers lodging house has been rebuilt cnareeo'
divided into spacious rooms finished and furnished IN
modern style by the ladies o. the association.
Many of those who once worshppcd there are returning
The spring from which Generals Washington and La
fayete drank, the majestic grove OF over century
growth and the memory Of the many good men anu
women who for over half century have gathered there
for devotion, make Il OF the most attractive OF sun"
mer places used for religious worship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.
WORK ON THE WEST SHORE.
TROUBLE WITH THE RoADDED AT CATsKlLL-THE
TRACKS LAID TO SYRACUSE.


TRACKS LAID TO SYRACUSE.
KINGSTON, n. Y, July 3O.-AlthOugh all
trains are kept running regularly without much varia
ton from tue time schedule the West shore Railway,
there Is still OF work in progress along
the line. especially between Saugertes and Albany
Eighteen Hundred said 10 be at work between
ths city and Catskill village. Much trouble has been
found 10 construct solid and permanent roadbed just
below and also above CatskL The nature OF the soil
and the violent rains Of tie past few weeks have caused
the difficulty. The track Is uDbroken between New
York and Syracuse. the last gap being completed last
week 1t thought the line will be opened to the latter
city early in September special train with several
drec ors company through TO Syracuse
Friday Freight trains will probably 90 as far as
Schenectady this week
The company is now running Pullman parlor cars be-
tween Albany and Saratoga without charge. This
results from q contract OF the Delaware aud Hudson
with the New-York Central, which prohibits the use OF
any but drawiBgr over It's line The third iron
ferry nalned the Albany, for the West Shore Rail
way New York. was launched at Newbnrg last week
The other two. the City OF NewbJrg aud the CITY OF
Kingston already completed a3d ready for service
The weeaawkcn terminus OF the road however, not
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
THE UTAH POLYGAMISTS.

OGDEN, U. T., July 30.-Governor Critten-
den of Missouri and party arrived here last night on
their way California. Tho Governor has made J.
fu study OF the working OF Utah Commissions and the
Mormon problem aud expressed the opinion that while
the lastl commission had accomplished all the law Al
lowed ~ do further and decided legislation was
necessary. The disfranchlsoment OF poygamlsts, he
considered would not accomplish what was expected Vi
tho commission by the American people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
STOCKHOLDERS TO SUE A RAILROAD.

yicKsBURG, Miss, July 29.-Persous claim
Ing d. Original socknodersiu the vicksburg and Snip
IsauJ Railroad, which the most important branch of
tho Louisville, SewOrieans and Texas Railroad, met
here night with their attorney, and after eonsuta
decided to the latter road for fully $500 900
fhelr caln tho Yloksburs and ship Island Raraad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
CONTROL OF RICHMOND AND DANvILLE.

A published dispatch from Saratoga an
nounced ON Sunday control of the Richmond and
Danyile Railroad, which has recently changed hands
had been secured In the interest OF the East Tennessee
Virginia md Georgia Railroad. The statement was
made it was sad the authority OF Calvin Brice,
director Of the Tennessee and member OF the
dcate which, according 10 tine statement has bought The
t,ichmond and Danyillc road. George g. Scott, who
holds more than one-half Of the Richmond
and Danvllle stock. said yesterday that Mr.
Briefs statement but he expressed surprise
tn Il had beea made II had been agreed by the
bcrs OF the syndicate that the real ownership should be
kept until the present directors had resigned their
ofees Mr.. Scott said that the roads would be
consolidated but that close relations for the Interchange
OF traffic would be established.
George l. seuey. president Of the Metropolitan Ma
fions Bank who reported to be member OF the syn
deae, was asked 0y TRIBUNE reporter yesterday II he
willing 10 anything about the matter Not
word" he replied; 4 have nothing 10 say"
ls 1t true that you are Interested IN the purchaser
81 have not a single word TO cay on the subject"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31

increase in profit. They have. And in two ways !:
The increase in the number of operators employed
by this single company has been from 2,SOO In
1867 to about 10000 in 1882; but as matter OF
fact this is only small proportion OF the NUMBER
OF operators in the country. There are at least
% 500 railroad operators in the United States who
receive and send messages for this company thougn
the strikers will say that there are only oOOLtnae
being the number who belong to the Brotnernoou;
The number OF operators then has been increased
in much greater proportion than the pronts Oh le
septs and pr9porthonats,y WIN d nns the
demand, they cannot consistently expect an IN
crease of salary. The proportionate increase mas
not only been iii favor of the operators, but I'M
nrovements in some instruments and the invention
of others not requiring skilled operators have m
creased the sending and receiving power OF tne
mani uators. while other inventions nave increased
the carrying power OF tho wires. ,
But the operators have shared In the increased
profits also 1t is true that salaries are no larger
now than in 1867, but change brought ABOUT
several years ago by the peaceable movement OF the
operators themselves has gwen them large adj;
vance. Formerly it was the rule that salarled
1bey demanded pay for all extra time
over nine hours Tor day work ana
seven hours for night-work. This was acqulesced
in by the company as fair, and it remains the rule
to-day. The salaries paid are about the same as
formerly, though the country had net reached
hard money basis in 1867 but the extra pay Is con-
tinued and often amounts TO three-f0urths OF the
salary paid. The latter is matter depending en-
tlreiy on the industry OF the operator lne a'1i-
age DAYS work is eight hours, the lowest the
workDgmen have ever claimed, and they are Lou
exactIng hours.
stocked their market and their strike IS unJustha-
bly, doing harm to the general public. Under
reduced rates and greater facilities of delivery the
bic used the telegraph wires for much unimpor-
iant business 1t 10 his business which has natu-
rally dropped Oft. The merchant still trusts us
highly important business TO the telegraph, because
he must and uses the mails for less important mat
ters. The demand on tho wires being then reduced
the company can promptly Conduct 1t VITA dimn-
ished force, and is dong appears by the tax
ing down of the notices regarding delay.
1T follows therefore, That the strike IS thus iar
though the company suffers by oss In the enforced
iGleness of its machinery and the operators by the
loss OF their occupation and pay. 1t Is nothing
more than a question of endurance between the
company and operators though the company loses
only part of ts profits on It's immense machinery
while the operators lose everything. But 10 is some
thing more han tins to the public, and the public
ought to be considered in so important an Issue"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-31
PHILADELPHIA SERVICE IMPROVING.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3U.-A quorum OF mem-
beers failed TO attend the meeting OF the Maritime Ex
change which called to meet at noon to-day to
take action relative to the interruption OF business oc
casoned by the telegraph strike. No meeting will be
held as siuce call made the service Of the tel
egrapn companies the Exchange much improved
that there is little complaint among the individual
members.
The hearing In the suit OF Chauncey F. fuller against
the Western Union Telegraph Company for damages for
falling under the ordinary printed con-
dOn. today application or counsel Tor the CON-
uanY postpuued unlil Ihursaay next.