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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22
ALEXANDRIA, Y
WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCTOBER %
Regular Democratic Ticket.

Election Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1854
FOR PRESIDENT,
GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YORK
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THOs. A. HENDRICKS, OF INDIANA
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
John Goode, Norfolk.
Waller r. Staples, Montgomery.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First-John Nicely, Accomack.
Second-Baker P. Lee, Elizabeth City.
Third-R. 81. Cardwell, Hanover.
Fourth-W T. Atkins, Meckienburg
Fifh-B. B. Munford, Pittsylvania.
SIXTH. H. H. Figgat, B"tetonrt.
Seyenth-D. 8. Henkel. Shenandoah.
" Eighth-Thomas Smith, Fauqnier'
Einth-S. w. Williams, Bland.
Tenth-Camm Patteson, Buckingham.
FOR CONGRESS EIGHTH DISTRICT,
HON J. S. BARBOUR, OF ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22
The Carthage Fire.

UTICA, n. Y, October 22.-The total loss
by The Carthage fire is s50O,oOO, insurance
S143.5OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

The TAMMANY demonstration in New
York last night satisfied even those most
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22
Be Not Deceived.

Don't buy electric" or magnetic
frauds. The best external remedy is Ben.
sons Capcine Porous Plaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

There is no material change to note in the Hour
and grain markets. Wheat closed firm and more
active with better demand for choice lots I;
Fultz II to 80; common to fair 20 to II !; mixed
70 to SO, and longberry 80 to 81. Corn steady /;
new 56a59. Oats firm. Rye active. Produce is
scarce and commands full quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

IrIs almost too late in the campaign Tor
speeches and documents to be effective.
People affected BY such means have long
since made up their minds how TO Vote'
and the only way by which TO gain votes
now is by an organization 80 thorough ana
COMPLETE that it will bring every voter to
the polls on the 4th proximo. Have the
democrats in Virginia perfected such an or
panization? have those Of the different
counties and cities of the State? have those
of Alexandria? At last falls election,n every
ward of this city, there were men who could
not vote because they were not registered,
and men who though registered did not vote
because they were not carried to the polls
It was 8, every where else in the State
Men had probably been employed and paid
to prevent such losses, which, in the aggre'
gate, were large, but they failed to do their
duty. Have the same men been employed
this fall? and, if SO, will they do their VOL
as negligen,ly? The city and county COM
mittees have plenty Of time yet to attend to
this iu the remaining two weeks OF the
campaign Will they do it?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

iOO LADIES JERSEYS. Price SO cts, worth
HUI 50 to 50 80 c. NJ. ADAMS,
oct13-0t 80 King street.
A RTIsTs-EIGHT CENTS PER TUBE FOX
n Windsor s. Newtons Paints, at
an0o JOHN D. II. LUNPS
tsK YOUR GROCER FOR SWISS PROCESS
"A Family Flour.
ie3 CHARLES 8. TAYLOR. Jr
THIRST OF THE SEASON.-Prime new BUCK
L WHEAT FLOUR received to-day by
sen27 ]. C. MILBURN.
lust RECEIVED-Some new styles of SILVER
j BREASTPINS very handsome, 25c, at
sep27 HENRY WILDT'S, 10 N. Royal st.
VERY FINE ALL-WooL DRESS GOODS at
"A 1Sc Just received by
sep27 A. 3. SLAYMAKER.
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ARRIVED.

Schr Ariadne Portland, to F A Reed & Co, to
load cooperage for Cuba
MEMORANDA
Schr Crescent, hence at New York 2lst
Schr Vraic, from Georgetown for Newark, al
New York = LIST.
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active with better demand LOT CHOlCr lotS ;,
Fultz II to 80; common to fair 70 to II mixed
70 to 49, and longberry 80 to 81. Corn steady /;
new 56a59 Oats firm. Rye active Produce is
scarce and commands full quotations.
BALTIMORE, Oct 22-ya. SIS defd =; consoi.
dated &c; dc I'd series -: past due coupons 322
dull middling 99s Flour quiet; Howard
street and Western super 50 25a2 70; do
extra So 9Os3 so: do family SD 75a4 rs; City
Mills super 50 25a2 rs; do extra $3a3 10 do
Bio Brands 81 62a4 rs; Patapsco family 50 so;
do superative patent SO. Wheat-Southerr
quiet and steady; Western firm and higher
southern red S0aS5; do amber 92a95; No
MARYLAND SS1a: No 2 Western winter red spot
s2h November 93aS3ih; December s4a4as3;
January S6a.aS7. Corn-Southern firm and quiet
do yellow 55a5s; Western mixed, December
47ha4sh; January 46ha47. Oats quiet and
stead -Southern 31a35 Western white ';'4}i;
do mixed 3Oa32; Pennsylvania 3la3i. Rye
nominally steady at 62465. Hay quiet and
easy; prime to choice Penna aud Md Sl3tl3. FRO
visions dull and easy ; Mess Pork ST. 80. Bulk
meats-shoulders and clear rib sides packed lYa
1OE. Bacon-shoulders 81. clear rib sides -
Hams Is laa16l2. Lard (refncdJ ga Butter
Hrm for choice Western 2Oa22 Eggs quiet aud
easy; western 1920; Coffee dull, Rio cargoes
ordinary to fair 9a1O Sugar firm A soft 6's
Whiskey steady at 81 1Sa1 49,
NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-Stocks unsettled and
weak Money 1a2. Cotton dull; uplands 80
Orleans 1OHs. Flour dull and heavy Wheat
weak. Corn irregular.
ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET. Oct. %, 1851
Prices to-day ranged as follows:
Cattle-Very best..."...... - ~
H ssSi"n, 49, ;.;r om.i;tv 49,
IL, ;,,G tn nxn Z
caves .''''''
Snecp ..'''''.'
Lambs. ............................... SO. 81!
Cows and Calves 35aS60.
The supply of Cattle this week was unusually
good. better than for several weeks past, Wild
good demand, and prices a shade lower. Sales were
made quito readily, and all the offerings were
closed out early. Calves in good demand aud
limited supply; prices are slightly higher. Sheep
but few offered and they sold readily. Lambs
none offered Hogs in fair supply and dull. Cows
and Calves brisk and in demand at higher figures.
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Oct. 2l.-At
Queenstown this week $50 head of Cattle offered,
with sales at 4a5 cents per ID. Some l43o Sheep
and Lambs offered; Sheep sold at 2lba4l2 cents,
and Lambs at 4 lba6 cents per ID. Some Cows and
Calves sold at $30a55 per head.
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. OCTOBER %. 1894
sun rises ........... G 10 Sur sets. ........ /"
ARRIVED.
Schr Ariadne Portland, to F Reed & Co, to
load cooperage for Cuba.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Crescent, hence at New York 2lst.
Schr Vraie, from Georgetown for Newark, al
New York 2lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Oct. 2l.-At
Queenstown this week $50 head of Cattle offered,
with sales at 4a5 cents per ID. Some 143O Sheep
and Lambs offered Sheep sold at 2ta412 cents.
and Lambs at 4laa6 cents per ID. Some Cows and
Calves sold at $3Oa55 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

NOTICE
We have fitted up in neat and attractive style
and are now occupying as our DRUG STORE AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTORY, the Northwest
corner OF King and Pitt Streets and to our friends
and the public generally we socita share CT their
patronage. Approaching past favors we intend
by strict attention to our business to merit con"
tinuspce Of the same. Resp ctfully
oct21 SUMMERS & ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22
MARINE NEW

MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. OCTOBER %. 1884.
Sun rises ....... 10 SUI SETS. . Ii
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NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-Stocks unsettled and
weak. Money 1a2. Cotton dull uplands 81,
Orleans 1O1s. Flour dull and heavy Wheat
weak. Corn irregular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-22

ie3 CHARLES 8. TAYLOR. Jr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
Countess WaleMSka.

The Countess Walewska, once maid
of honor to Empress Eugene, is said to
have anticipated Whistler's "harmonies'
in her dress, which was always black,
as she believed that color showed off
the beautiful white of her neck and
shoulders and the carnation of her
cheeks. One day, owing to an accident
at g. hunt, this lovely and ingenious
lady OF honor was forced to keep her
bed, but she received her friends all the
same, and astonished them somewhat
by wearing a loose peplum robe of
black foulard silk, which showed neck
and arms, and pillow-cases and sheets
of the same fabric. The erlet was
of pale pink brocade, boruered with
swans-down. This might be termed
"nocturne" in pink and black, and as an
impression on certain susceptible
courtiers, that it's fame reached the i'm
perial ears and Eugene herself went
and had a black silk bed to heighten
her own fair beauty,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
How a Congregation Was Dispersed.
From the New York Telegram


Uncle Jerry-he would hardly for
give it if his full name were used, in
view of what follows--carted leather for
many years for the Swamp" people, his
stand being in Jacob Street, busy lit
tie thoroughfare not much known to
those outside the great center of the
New York leather trade.
Just as honest as the day is long was
Uncle Jerry and as truthful as need be !;
but as full of fun as an egg is of meat"
His boyish pranks have always stuck to
him. One Sunday, when his horses
and carts were cared for and at rest, he
took it into his head to go into the
country and hear the birds sing and
watch the flowers grow, for he was born
in the country and his old habits stuck
to HIM. As he started for home he spied
a hornets nest, He knew what hor-
nets nest was; he had fought hornets
often enough when boy. and he i'm
mediateiy saw that this nest belonged
to the yellow-tip variety the really
fierce warriors of the family. The nest
was large and of perfect form, and hung
on branch within reach.
Uncle Jerry waited until the hornets
had settled down pretty well, most of
them having gone inside through the
only passageway, a hole in the bottom.
Then he quietly crept up and with a
wad of paper plugged the hole, cut off
the twig which held the nest and started
with it for his home in the lower part
of the city. It is safe to say that host
of the people whom he met hadn't an
idea as to what he was carrying, He
got down by Trinity Church just as the
evening service was over and the large
congregation was coming out. The old
spirit of fun got hold Of him; he quiet
~ unplugged that hornets nest, gave it
such a vigorous shake as would have
maddened any set of hornets, dropped
it right among the crowd and innocent
" walked on. Well, boys, to cut it
short, it is perfectly safe to bet that
few church congregations have ever dis
Dersed in a greater hurry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
Wearing AWAY

To the land o. the leal,' all are, there is a
mighty difference in our various rates of progress
toward that goal. Some of us far on the down
hill side of life are infinitely more vigorous than
those only half way on the up grade Persons
of advanced years, and those who experience
premature symptoms of decay, will find in Hos
letters Stomach Bitters reliable means of re-
newing bodily energy and counteracting grow
ing intirln1ties. When the functions of the liver
and kidneys, or the action of the bowels are IT.
regular sluggish. this fine corrective institutes
the necessary reform. It's value stomachic
is speedily made manifest in improved digestion
and appetite, rapid gain in bodily strength
and substance, and disappearance of the de-
spondency incident to chronic indigestion. 1t
also conquers fever and ague, rheumatism and
other ailments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
CONSUMPTION.

Important to the Public as Well as the
Medical Profession.
Halls Journal of Health, referring to Con-
sumption, makes the following important
statement:
Consumption usually begins with slight,
dry cough in the morning, then on going to
bed, getting more and more frequent. with
more and more phegm, increasing debility.
thinness of flesh, shortness Of breath, and
quickness of pulse. In fatal cases its average
course is about two years; hence the impor-
lance of arresting the disease at as early stage
as possible, and the sooner rational means are
employed for this purpose the greater the
chance of success. The disease is owing TO an
irritation commencing in the throat and ex-
tending to the lungs, so that their action Is in
iterfered with, and the blood does not receive
sufficient oxygen to purify it. The most
marked sign Of lung. disease is emaciation; and
the most positive indication of returning health
increase IN weight"
So speaks Halls Journal Of Health, and we
may add that in desperate cases, and, in fact,
in all cases of Consumption, or troubles of
throat and lungs, immediate relief may be
obtained and a permanent cure effected by
the use of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs, q medicine known for more than
thirty-five years as an uufailing remedy
for coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmon-
airy and pectoral Diseases That the worst
cases of Consumption have been cured by
the use of Halls Balsam has been attested to
by the thousands who have used it, or have
been cognizant Of it's wonderful remedial
efioacv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26

Dor Parsyn's dorg?" asked little black
Pete as he tumbled into his fathers pres
ence. "Can't tole yer, honey" replied
the delighted father, as he stroked the
knotty kinks on the child's head. "Why
am it, sonny?" Parsons purp is black
and tan, amt it ?" "Yaas, in course it be, !"
replied the old man. "Well, amt she
black Aunt Ann, tooP" and the young
ster turned two hand-springs and light
ed on the front sidewalk.
"MY dear" said Mr.. Snigginbottom to
his wife one day at the table, as he val
iantly struggled to carve piece of meat,
"Why do the butchers put these misera-
bic wooden pins into the roasts? Every
time try to carve off slice strike on
one of them" 81 do not know, dear,
unless the meat is more skewer that
way" responded Mrs. Snigginbottom.
maria, I think you had better see a
physician at once. am afraid over
work is affecting your mind. Texas
Siftings.
ONE DAY when Uncle Daniel Drew
was In the zenith of his power, so to
say, gentleman stopped him on the
street and said, "Mr. Drew, l believe you
are a Christian man." "Well, yes" "
answered the speculator. "Then [ ask
you to do the right thing by me. A
month ago sold you some Blank and
Blank Railroad stock at 3S. In two
weeks it jumped to so. 1t is only fair
that you should present me with at least
$1,000" my Christian friend, replied
Uncle Daniel, with a lonesome squint
to his left eye. "I remember that
transaction. Next day after buying the
bonds, I concluded thatl had made a
fool of myself, and therefore resold for
35. Let US embrace and console each
other and divide my loss between us. :"
i Wall Street News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
Stopping a Mill.
From Every Other Saturday. ]

IRON Every Otner Saturday.
The late Judge Ball, though charm
ing conversationalist and socially popu-
lar, was very irritable. The Cork
courthouse. in which he on one occa-
sion opened assizes. was backed by an
ancient hour-mill of large dimensions,
owned by itigious gentlemen named
Bendeeble. So close was the mill to
the courthouse that the noise of the
machinery disturbed the tympanum of
Judge Ball, who was in his later years
hard of hearing. "What noise is that,
Mr.. Sheriff." he Numbered, with fiery
face. "It is mill, my lord" meekly
responded the functionary. @Let it be
stopped" commanded the judge. ST
cannot stop it, my lord" said the sheriff,
"the owner is the only one who can do
that" "Send for the owner, then," said
the judge. This was done, and the
order given. Bendeeble took it literal
~ and unconditiona]ly. The mill was
stopped, and remained stopped long
after the assizes were over. Bendeeb1e,
who was no fool, sued for damages, and
the government had to pay large sum
to compromise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
Prudent Even if Tipsy.

From the Argonaut.J
During the war Brown was train
dispatcher at Memphis, and one even
ing prior to taking hold of his key he
CHANGED to meet several jolly COM
panions, and by lingering with them
maraged in some mysterious way to get
q rabbits foot into his pocket, or, in
other words imbibed too much sour
mash. The consequence was, that when
he found himself on his post of duty he
had sense enough to realize that it was
impossible for him to direct the move
ment of trains on the road during the
night. The more he endeavored to find
his way out of his dilemma the more
fuddled he became, until at last he grew
indignant, and, after tracking all
the trains on the road, he closed his Of
fee and went to bed. The trains re-
NAMED on the side-tracks all night,
waiting for orders to move, while the
respective crews shook their fists and
howled in their profanity. The next
day Brown was discharged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26

MANY of the little capotes, cloth
bonnets, and felt hats from abroad have
simple yet artistic trimming formed
entirely of silk kerchiefs twisted and
arranged around che crowns as only q
French manipulation can twist, with the
unmistakable Partisan charm thrown in.
Many of these dainty affairs are made
wholly of brocaded kerchiefs in brilliant
celorings, and the "mouchoir' bonnet
is in immense demand, these giving a
stylish and Frightening effect to the
tailor-made costumes of rich, dark
toned cloth 80 universally worn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
The Rushing Lawyer.

From the Detroit Free Press.
"Does the man rush2" "Yes, he is a
rusher." "Why does he hurry along
the street in that fashion," Perhaps
his house is afre." Perhaps he never
had one. That man is a lawyer, who
possibly makes $40 week. When he
leaves his office he puts up q sign !:
Sack in three minutes; please wait. >"
"But why does he rush, ITO make
people think he is carrying the SUI
preme court of Michigan under his
hat" "Wouldn't some of his creditors
tackle him on the street if he didn't
put on so much steam?" "K'rect, my
boy. You might guess thousand
times and not hit the nail any closer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
Ahandnned Cases.

which Drs. Starkey & Palen, of 11O9 Girard
Street. Philadelphia, are so successfully treat
ing with Compound Oxygen, are what are
known as abandoned or desperate" cases
many of them class which no physician of any
school would undertake to cure. They are. in
fact, such as haze run the gauntlet Of expert
ment loitbin the regular schools of medicine,
and Of q,tackery Without, until bettoee'a diseases
and drugs, the patient IS reduced to the Sdddest
ana most depI0rable condition, and one for
achich relief seems impossible. No treatment
can be subjected to severer test. If you need
the help of such Treatment, write for iufor-
nation in regard to its nature and action, and
it win be promptly sent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26

THE MASON & HANLIN COMPANY, long the
most famous manufacturers of reed organs
in the world, have commenced the manufacture
of Upright Pianos, having effected an improve
ment which, they regard as the most important
rangement fastens the strings directly to the
iron plate of the instrument, giving greater
clearness and purity of tone, with absence of all
mere noise. At the same time 1T renders the
instrument more durable, less liable to get out
of order. The Mason & Hamlin Pianos are
certainly exquisite instruments, and, coming
from these thoroughly well-known makers. may
be depended upon to be all they represent
them.-E Boston Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
POLITICS AND POWDER.
What it Costs to Run q Campatgn-Opinion
of Fireworks Maker.
fRcchester N. Y. Democrat

What it Costs to Run aCampaign-Opinion
of q Fireworks Maker.
Rochester N. Y. Democrat
"Five million dollarsW
eyes, sir, five million dollars of which two
millions are spent for fireworks and three
millions for uniforms, etc., every presidential
campaign"
Thus said Mr.. James Palmer, the Rochester
fireworks maker, to our reporters inquiry.
'sThe average spent in off years for fireworks
is over one million dollars"
''Do we import the bulk Of our fireworks T.
''No, sir, we import nothing but frecrackers
We make the rest in this country. There are
only ten fireworks establishments In America.
Upon invitation of Superintendent Frederick
Fitz Fichner, the reporter inspected the Palmer
establishment not without some fear and trem-
bling at first. When the superintendent SAID
he bad been blown up twice, the reporter fur
lively asked:
els not this business little risky?"
Eyes, suppose it would be so considered by
outsiders, but I have encountered greater
dangers than any find here and don't feel
concerned"
ST don't quite catch your meaning ?"
swell, have been in this business many
years and the constant though unconscious
nervous strain has caused greater suffering
than the explosions I have taken! Many
day I would be very dizzy and everything
would get dark At other times could scarce
ly breathe from choking sensations. Then my
appetite left me and l grew thin, weak, and
lfeIess. was drowsy by day and wakeful by
night. My side panied me, my back ached.
my limbs burned, bloated fearfully and one
leg got paralyzed. For ten months l suffered
desperately, and two prominent physicians
gave me up for dead man, sure"
ssYou don't look it now?"
"No, that's So but it was feet, just the
same. When found out my trouble, I at
once resorted to Warmers safe cure and doz-
en- bottles put me in possession Of the best
health ever expected to enjoy, and was pro.
nounced incursbly sick with Bright's disease.
1t is the most wonderful medicine IN the
world"
'Indeed. You are fortunate man. Is there
any falling off in the fireworks business this
year?"
''Not at ALL On the contrary it grows more
popular every year, and this year we have done
an extraordinary business. The American peo-
pie are getting quite as fond of display s ne
mercurial Frenchman, and they mantle; it ~
rockets and volcanoes, political banner, m
paign uniforms, etc. reckon that $40 200, 900
won't cover the incidental political expenses
of presidential campaign"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
THE FIRST SNOW.

Gay bloom the flowers in springtime set,
And streaky apples linger yet;
Twas autumn but a week ago,
Why, then, these flakes of winter snow?
Summers last rose they disarrayed,
The while she dreamed in peace to fade,
One swallow was inclined to stay;
The white fecks frightened him away.
Winters cold shock who first endure
Think him unkind and premature;
Complain the summer was too brief,
And moralize DER each dead Leaf
Bnt as he grips with firmer hold
We grow more careless of the cold,
Joy in the sparkle of his snow,
And nestle by his fireside glow.
Dismayed, we note the first gray hair,
Soon others conceive cease to care;
The gray, outnumb ering the brown,
And soon white winter settles down.
And when from youth we've passed TO age
We've learned our lesson page by page,
To take what comes for veal or woe
And never fret about the snow.
st. James Gazette
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-11-26
HWOrk. Work. WOrk!,

How many women there are working to-day
III various branches of industry-to say nothing
OF the thousands of patient housewives whose
lives are an unceasing round of toil-who are
martyrs to those complaints to which the weak
eT sex is liable Their tasks are rendered
doubly hard and irksome and their lives short
ened, yet hard necessity compels them to keep
on. To Such DR.. Fierce's "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" offers sure means of relief. For all
female weaknesses it is certain cure. All
druppists