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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
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NUDGE MEADE.

Special dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE.
RICHMOND, Feb. 29.-Messrs. Beach,
Smith. S;unrt, Greene and Fendall, of the
Alexandria bar, and Messrs. c. R. Hooff and
Z. $. Fleming testified for Judge Meade be-
fore the Legislature investigation committee
to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

| WILD GEEsE.-A flock Of wild geese,
supposed 10 he the harbnger of the prevail
ing blizzard" passed over this city early
yesterday evening. They were flying III Ii
southerly direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

A STOLEN VEssEI..-The collector OF Gus
toms at Georgetown, has received letter
from Farport, Va. stating that tue schooh-
or Aleck Shnn has been stolen from tnat
locality by parties unknown, ana Is sup
posed 10 be at work in The Potomac river
AS the vessel is without papers OF any KIND
aud violating the customs laws, she Wlll pe
picked up soon and dealt with accordlnssy
The customs officers are On the lookout 10,
her The Aieck Shinn is pungy built, and
before the war belonged to the late Ezekiel
Jones, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

DEAD. Capt. John F. Johnson, a we'll
known waterman, died at bis late residence
in this city last night. He WAS in the 56th
year Of his aye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

OPPOSED TO COSSoLIDATIoN.-Ih Is
G usiderah!e interest felt in this city con-
corning the bill now before the Legislature
authorizing the consolidation of the Rich-
Id md and Danviile and the Virginia Mid
land railroads. All AlcXandrians are rlo-
lrutly opposed to the measure and 1t Is un-
d.rstood that The business men OF the city
will hold n meeting 10 protest against Inc
consolidation and 40 request their Senator
AMI Delegate /" uppos- he passage OF the
mn Other ellis have taken the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
DIED.

At his home, in this city, on the night of the
2sth instant Captain JOHN F. JOHNSON, in
the 56th year of his age. The funeral, which
tho friends aud acquaintance of the family are
invited to attend, will take place from his late
residence, on Queen street, on Sunday evening, at
: o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

ANOTHER blizzard. The spring
weather OF Yesterday morning was succeed,
ed during the afternoon by high winds and
a rapidly falling temperature, and sharp
north wind set in by night which gre" III
intensity, and has continued ever SINCE
The highest wind velocity last night as re-
corded at the signal office. Washington, was
thirty miles an hour The temperature at
midnight was 17o above zero and still going
down. Reports show that the wind was
unusually high on the seacoast during the
night. The velocities ranged from so to 64
miles an hour. Yesterday the maximum
temperature was SO above zero.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

Gentleman who desire vel! fitting shirts
made of the best material will do well to
leaye their orders with R. H. Taylor, 93';;''
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington; Inc \ Ss
best English collars and cuffs in all the best
styles can be procured here, and the latest
thing in necsweer is always on hand ~, a
speciality of this house is their fine silk
haudkerchiefs that are sold at surprisingly
low rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. Frb ~, 1884.
+. the Middle Atlantic states generally
far weather. northwest to southwest winds,
ling followed on Saturday in north and
ucs, portions b. falling barometer, nearly
stationary, followed by rising temperature
Saturday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

FIRE w hii,. some young men, VINO Hah
been attending a party, were passing tne
frame tenement on the corner of Royal ana
Wolfe streets, belonging TO Mr.. K. Bell, Jr.,
about one o'clock this morning they diScoV-
cred that the roof of the same near me
chimney was on fire. and after some nlit
cuIty succeeded i'm awah euing the occupants
George Preston, colored, and his family
An alarm was quirklcy sounded and the lte
department lost no time in repairing To the
spot. Though a high northwest gale MAS
prevailing ut the time, ny ihecarn"at efforts
and pooI IN Engagement OF the Iiremen the
flames were soon suhdued. The greater
norton Of the roof oil the house was de-
stroye,l, but all the furniture, save "A piano,
was removed The latter Was IN the front
room Of the first floor and il seems cou!f
not be taken oar through the door without
removing the i,gs. The instrument, how
ever, with the exception Of Il few scratches.
appears uninjured. The tire Is supposed
10 have originated from detective me
The house was Insured for $3.50 in the Ma
tional Fire insurance Company OF Baiti-
more. and the furniture for S4Oo. Inc
DEPARTMENT deserves great credit Tor
the speedy manner in which the lire
was gotten under control, for had the flames
been allowed to spread on such a "id
night q terrible coutlagration would have
resulted. Mr.. r. A. Howell, who keeps
store on the opposite corner, entertained
the tiremen handsomely after the flames had
been subdued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

THE LATE PARADE.-On the 22nd many
of our people went to Alexandra 10 JON ID
the celebration of Washington's birthday.
The Warrenton Rifles were heartily welcom.
ed and assigned the post of honor in the "a
rade. They did we'll and reflected credit
on the town. 1t waSa most enjoyable coca
sion and the party returned sunday night
weary from the trip hut rcire>hedby the re-
Taxation from business which the holiday
afforded. = UarrfRton Iir9inidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
FOR SALE.
AUCTION SALES.

ByR T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
A UCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
n KITCHEN FURNITURE on MONDAY
MORNING, March 9, at 10 o'clock. We will sell a
fine assortment of Household Goods at Mr.. keyes'
on PAYNE street. between Duke and Prince, east
side, consisting of Fine Parlor Set, Bed Room
sets Carpets, Curtains, Mating, Bedding, Stoves,
&C. Terms OF sale cash.
House for rent
feb2S-td IHOMaS hElEo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

County CoURr-Judge James Sangster
prcsiding.-Com W. Eugene Murray; and
Com. VS.. F.. Murray and James Pritehard
horse stealing; Geo. T. Raub vs.. c. r.
Sirouruey motion on forthcoming bond
same VS. same; unlawful detaner; Orlando
brooks vs.. s. b. Corbett and G. W. James
removal from Justice and F. S. Corbett VS.; 10
zier Cleveland attachment; motion 10 quash AZ
,.chment All the above cases continued for the
defendants, the counsel in each case being absent
in Richmond.
Court sd burned till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

WILL FILEp.-The will of Anne E. R"tch-
ford late of Fairfax county, was hlIed IN
Washington yesterday. She gives one dol DOL
lar to her daughter. Mrs. Eliza Ann Will
liams of that city, and the balance of her
estate to her neig hbor, a. J. Taylor. in trust,
for her granddaughter, Emma F. Williams,
till twenty one years of age, when she is to t
possess it absolutely. In case of the death
Of the granddaughter, without issue, the
property goes to her sisters Mary and Clara
Williams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. c. \. Baldwin and her
sister Mrs Hill, from Richmond, are on q
visit here to their parents, Mr. and Mrs
w. \. McEeigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
T INCoLN HALL, WASHINGTON, d.

GREAT SUCCESS FOR OPENING NIGHT.
THE MOVEMENT POPULAR AND TO BE
MADE PERMANENT.
Two performances each day at and p M
Electro Musical Daumascope. Siberian Roller
Skaters. Arion Quartettc. Curry and Marrittius,
Bar Acts turning somersaults from one bar to the
other) Electric Quartette performed with Ideal
Onera COMPANY for Elks' benefit, with great sue
cessl Magical Drum. Master Stearns, Violinist
Miss I. K Hines The De Witte Sisters and other
attractions. The most expensive and interesting
entertainment ever given in Washington for the
price of admission. Reserved seats at Summers &
Aliens, n. W. cor King and Royal SITS. lfes2o-l~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
FOR RENT.

Dbl - NV :, , MA :,
A LARGE NEW STORE AND DWELLING In
the town of Waterford, E6udoun county. The
building is new and 81 x24 feet. with good base
ment. built in the best manner and surrounded
by large lot To q competent person it is one
of the best stands in the State for general store
Apply to DR. GEO. F.. CONNELL, Waterford, OF
to ". S. RO iSE, 1888 Penn. Avenue, Washing
ton n r. feb25-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

u UMFORD'S YEAST POWDER.-1O Gross
IL Rumford's Yeast Powder, fresh, just receiv we'd
ian1j BY &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

OyERBoARD.-As the steamer Leary was
about landing at Piney Point early yester,
dav morning cry of Man overheard !
startled the passengers, and the excitement
was intense. 1t appears that Henry Wal
lace, a white man, of Washington, while
drunk, robbed mis- stateroom mate one Ash
ford, of his clothing, watch and small sum
of money, and rolling the whole into bum
die, attempted to jump ashore at the Point
before the boat landed. He missed his foot.
ing and only after the efforts of number
of the passengers was saved from drowning.
The stolen goods were recovered, but by
some means Wallace after all finally effect
ed his escape in the darkness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO DAY
SENATE.

SENATE.
Communications from the Secretaries OF
War and Navy in regard to certain matters
were laid before the Senate, after which a
number of bills were reported favorably
from committees.
HOUSE.
In the House to day anumber Of bills we're
introduced and referred, mostly of no gen.
cral interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
FOR SALE OR RENT.
By r. T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
J1IsH WHARF FOR RENT By AUCTION.

EIsH WHARF FOR RENT By AUCTION
On SATURDAY, MARCH 9Th, 1884, at - ~,
in front of the New Market Building. Royal
street, THE CORPORATION FISH WHAkf VIII
be rented for the ensuing nine months.
The rentor will be required to furnish material
for. and Law platforms sufficient to accommodate
the trade. All pass-ways must be kept open ana
free from distractions; the rcntor to erect no
building within a less distance than seventy
feet from the south front. No privilege for the
sale Of liquors will be granted inconsistent Win
the laws of the city on that subject.
The rentor will be required to remove the otial
within 4S hours, and none of 1t shall be thrown
into the river,
Possession will be given On the 9Th of March,
1884.
No bids will be considered unless the bidders
shall he knuwn or youched for to the auctioncer
as responsible.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
All articles landed on the wharf for the use OF
the city to be free from wharfage.
Terms: Cash. payable in United States Curren-
cy, Gold or Silver Coin.
Nv order of the Joint Committee on Public
proDerty, JNO. w. PEAKE.
feb2S-dtd Chairman.
By R. I. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
.T1o O'CLOCK, ON SATURDAY, the first
"A day of March, 1884, in front OF the new
Market Building, on North Royal street. the
FISH BENCHES in the Market square will be
rented for the year ending March LIST, 1880.
Terms: Cash, payable in U. S. currency, gold
or silver coin.
By order of the Commissioners Of the Sinking
Fund: JAMES w. SIMPSON,
Clerh of the Market.
nIs~The Fish Wharf will be rented on Satnr-
day, the 9Th of March. eoEl-ta
&c. FOR REH'r-The STOREHOUSE, at present
H$i occupied by Mclean & Uhler, No. rs King
street. Apply To ,o,,
6ac1 I-roti w. b. GREtfORI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
FOR SALE.

la = COMFORTABLE THREE-sTORy BRICK
DWELLING in thorough order, with Gas, Water,
Range, Heaters and all modern improvements.
Apply at the GAZETTE Office. tens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

NJuCRAlM CORD.-White. Cream and Colors
lNI at BROWN g. CHAPMAN'S,
f,hI 1O2 K ing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

EMON SOU EEZERS.-we have just received
| 4 lot of the latest patent in Lemon Squeezers,
which are the best and most powerful They are
durable and non corrosive, the cups being made OF
China and Glass For sale at low rates by.
febIS MCLEAN g. CHLER, 80 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

DEATH or J. II. SUrTLE, ESQ Mr.. J"hn
n. Suttle, brother Of the late {. +. Suite,
formerly of this city, died at his residence
in Stafford county last week. Mr. Suite
was lawyer by profession, but conducted
very successfully his farming operations and
engaged to some extent in stock r"lsine'
He was for Macy years Commonwealth 5
Attorney of the county and gave general
satisfaction in the discharge of the response
Die duties of his office, and at one time rep
resented Stafford in the General Assembly
He was ain upright, public spirited citizen,
kind neighbor and Christian gentleman
and was highly esteemed by all who knew
him. He was about SO years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

|,HEISTMAS GOODS Of all kinds at prices TO
" suit the times.
drcS AMOS b. SLA Ma r Elk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

ID EST QUALITY BRITISH y HOSE, regular
ID made and shaped at $3.50 dozen, at
| feh11 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29
A<AleSaE}jrlz g5a:::ft1s
LOCAL MATTERS.

FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY -"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

YNRlX PERFUME THE BREATH. For sale by
T. S. LEADBEATER & BRO,
Eeh1I Wholesale Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

DLUE AND RED FLANNELS suitable for
d firemen's shirts, at greatly reduced prices, for
sal. nv Tfchl1l AMOS B. SLAYMAKER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

TIME GEM SHIRT-Perfect fit guaranteed
| / Look at it before purchasing elsewher
| foh1o BROWN & CHAPMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

IRON CLAD MILK CANS and other dairy sup
J. plies at HEkBEkl Bhi IAN .
feb25 NO. 20 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

WARMERS MODEL MOULDED NJ. NJ COR
w SETS, for heshey persons, at
;an1o AMOS B. SLAYMAkERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

/ sHOICE NOVA SCOTIA SEED POTATOES at
HERBERT BRYANT'S,
fho5 No. % King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

FOR REHT-The STOREHOUSE, at present
H occupied by Mclean Uhler No 70 King
| street. Apply To ,o,X
dec14-eOti w. b. GREiOhf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

JNGGS! EGGS!-I am receiving consenments
s-S oe 10" 900 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

rOFFEES.-Fincst o. q. Java, Maracaibo. La
" Guayra and Rio Cotiees, just received ny
f.h9 j. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

~ ENTLEMEN's DRESS SHIRTS AND HosI-
fa,,5 BROWN 4 CHAPMAN's, 1n2 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-29

y1OR TIE FISHING SEASON.-5OO pair Of
Il Mems Hip Rubber Boots best quality at 90 u
= no;r ST Ifeb4l KAUFMANN'S
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-12-20

The jc0 office of the TH1BoDAUx
SENTINEL has been lately supplied
with the latest novelties in fine and
fancy types, and it is prepared to
execute any job work requiring
beauty OF design and finish, in the
highest style Of the topographic
art. 1t is supplying many business
and professional men of this and ad
joining parishes with envelopes,
note, letter and bill heads, circu
lars, receipt books, and such other
articles of stationery us are requir
ed for the transaction Of ali kind
OF business; and it is also execu
ng wedding aud ball invitations,
and cards in all the prettiest and
newest designs, aud all, at rates be
low those charged for the sam
work by the stationers in New Or
leans. Why order your stationery
aud have your professional and bus
ness printing done elsewhere, when
both can be supplied to you here
at home on the most moderate
and reasonable terms! Patronize
home industry should be the watch
word OF every good citizen.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-12-20
The Murphy Murderers Indicted.

Tho Grand Jury has finished its in
vestigati"n o: the Mnrphy mL,ler and
found true bills against seven of tli..
eight men now inca,cerated in til" Par
lsh Prison. 1t has SCARED no pains III
ferretlng Ont the truth. having. we
hear. examined some 40 witnesses. and
has elected sufficient information to
warrant an Indictment. There ought
to haur been II" difficulty in fixing this
crime upon TIL proper parties since it
wa- committed in broad daylight upon
II of Our principal tlo'o"sltare., and
there dnuht;eSS would hay" been none
under ordinary circumstances. That
attempts wtre made to in%;imidate VII,
nesSeS is well known. and there was
doubtless mor;. Of it Than HE pubic are
aware. Tn" aGdaci'y aud Unparalleled
~atr0city of the crime itself calculated
to awe witnesses and strike terror to
the timid. Il terror which could only be
relieved by IA strong public sentiment
and III assurance ,hat the authorities
would exe,t their utmost power to
bring the guilty to Punishment.
Bat the fact which We have to face is
humili.ting indeed. The testimony he
fore the Grand Jury, it is tr,e. only
fixes what was pretty Well established
before. that this Ga>:"i,'y lutchery
was the WO,k If The ni.icei 5 If The law.
that the Judge and officers Of Il court e>
tablished to pnni-h crime aud preserve
the peace and dignity Of the State. sew
Ell in all. went in "A body to slay anoth
er public servant III the streets of the
city. and, rs if to their contempt for
law and defiance Of the public indigra
ton, they chose the hour when there
would be most publicity given to their
neta'ious deed, and when they should
have as spectators of their crime the
Jail gang which their victim was surer
intending.
Now let the law take its course speed
lily and surely. and 40 outraged commu
nifty be indicated before the country.
n. o. Plcaynne.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-12-20

We are informed that on last Tues.
dry night at the Crescent Farm, in this
parish, while a son of Mr.. Nesime Nh
quin was returning home from work.
h" was attacked by a large tiger. He
was followed for some distance befors
the animal overlook him. The tiger
made a leap for him and scratched his
face very bad y. The young man de-
Tended himself us best he could with a
cane knife. He escaped by running in
to a house near Ivy. As we do not
kn"w OF this species of animals that in.
habit our forests the presence Of a IT,
ger roaming about that neighborhood
Is hard to account for. The animal
might have escaped from some mena-
gerie. We understand that an effort
will be made to capture it.-Houmn
Courier.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-12-20
GEN. FRED. n. OGDEN.

We have learned that the friends OF
Gen. Fred N Ogden sintend to pr.
sent his name to President Clevs-
land, us that Of a gentleman whose ap-
p"ln'ment TO the high and responsible
Position Of Collector of Customs of the
P"r: 1T New Orleans, would meet the
heart, appreciation Of the mass of ill.,.
Democracy and of the people generally.
Gen. OGdrn'S career, spaIkits with
deeds of ga'lantry in defense of the hon
or and the Liberties of Louisiana ); and
his whole life is a story OF unrewardcl
devotion t" duty and principle.
II would seem that the time has come
WHEN the Democratic party Of this State
can unite il endorsing. his worth. and
III "ainest request for It's fitting recog-
niti"n hy orr respected President elect
VIII" could not place this high trust in
th- keeping OF Il more capable, homo.a
bic, and shiva!,ous gentleman. tian
Gen. Fred. n. Ogden.
Cen Ogden's fidelity to his party, nm
der any and all circumstances. have
won him the respect and confidence OF
even those who have ditfe, ed with him
in Convention. No man has contribu-
ted more t" the redemption of our State
o Radical rule than Gen. Ogden.
Hence. common justice suggests that in
The hour Of triuMph Of the National d.
mocracy. he should receive the unan,-
"Iis endorse ment of the Louisiana De
mocracy.
We believe that his appointment,
v"a'd d" much to hea! existing differ
encrs and "bliterate factional lines a
"onS the Democracy of this State
His warm political and personal friends
VIII" supported him for the highest ofice
III the State, will. doubtless, hail his
appointment as a long defer. ed recnc !
milton Of his merit /; and if those who
were i'll the opposite camp. sustain
;ilcm at the juncture, he will have no
opposition. !
Desiring to contribute t o these results
we hake pleasure in joining Gen. Og-
Gen's closer friends in their advocacy
OF his deserved elevation .-Capitoliap
Advocate,
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-12-20

No LOVE THERE.-When / lived in
Boston a very beautiful girl from Ban.
gor, Me-. visited me.sssOne day we were
discussing a very wealthy man who was
attentive to her. and whom almost all
of her friends wished her to accent for
u husband.
eyes, l will own" she said, she has
asked me to marry him, refused. for I
to love the men l marry. When
l thlhk OF MIR. B--as my husband.
the cold chiIls run all over me from
head TO foot. Ugh! I could not marry
him If he was made of gold and l
could slice some offevery time 1 wanted
to 60 shopping."-San Francisco Wash.