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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

THE ARIZONA DIAMOND SALT.-"That
diamond salt in Arizona" said an old
miner, "was the biggest thing ever heard
tell of. A lot of San Francisco sharps went
to London and Paris and bought 100000
worth of various kinds of quartz and spar,
and dumped the whole load all over the
country in holes, river beds, and caves.
Then they gave it out confdentially to men
they knew could not keep secret and
waited developments. Pretty soon some OF
the big guns Of the coast got after them, and
they confessed that they had millions IN
diamonds. Excursions were made with
great secrecy to the place, and specimens
were brought back which looked like dia-
monds in the rough. Two or three geolo-
gists reported OH the find all declaring that
the diamonds were genuine and as big as
butternuts. Lots Of the rich gold miners
went into the scheme, and preparations We're
making to have the diggings properly work
ed when Il Government gcologist came along
and showed up the whole thing for the
beastly swindle that it WAS. We'll, the
dupes held up the fakirs right then and
there, and made them disgorge most of their
plunder 1t didn'tpay in those days to run
foul of rich miner. State prisons yawned
for his enemies and so did the grave. If the
Government geoloest had kept away from
there few weeks longer, the men who put
I'D that game would have been in Europe
to sell stock and nothing more would ever
have been heard of Them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE.


The undersigned having been appointed by the
Corporation Court of the city of Alexandria. Va,
Commissioner, to sell tho Real Estate of the late
Mrs. Mary NJ. Summers, now offers the following
property, to-wit:
l. BRICK HOUSE AND LOT, 241 King street,
80 feet front by 100 feet deep. to 10 feet alley
House containing eleven rooms.
2. BRICK HOUSE AND LOT, 275 King street,
20 feet front by 100 feet deep to 10 feet alley.
House containing eleven rooms.
3. BRICK HOUSE AND LOT, corner of King
and West Streets 20 feet front (morc or less by
100 feet deep to 10 feet alley.
4. FRAME HOUSE AND LOT, adjoining the
above on King street, % feet front by 100 feet
deep to 10 feet alley.
3. BRICK HOUSE AND LOT, adjoining the
frame on King street. 26 feet front by 100 feet
deep to 10 feet alley.
6. THREE BUILDING LOTS, fronting II feet
5 inches on King street by 100 feet deep to a 10
feet alley.
7. ELEVEN BUILDING LOTS, each 20 feet
fronting on West street and running lib feet
S inches with King street to 10 feet alley.
8. A CORNER BUILDING LOT, fronting %
feet on Cameron street and running 113 feet
inches with King street to 10 feet alley.
8. A CORNER BUILDING LOT, fronting 92
feet 10 inches on Washington street and running
2S feet with Montgomery street
TO- 4 BUILDING LOT, fronting 30 feet on
Washington and between Montgomery and Mad-
son streets 70 feet deep.
II. A BRICK STABLE AND LOT AND YARD
in Fayctte-street alley, between Patrick aud
Henry streets
For terms and price apply 10
FRANCIS MILLER. Commissioner,
ap15-co3m 30T 9th ST., Washington ID. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
LETTER FROM ORKNEY SPRINGS.

L NON1 OIelNNCl SI NlISySs
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazcttc.)
ORKNEY SPRINGS, Shenandoah county,
Va, June %, 1SS4-Orkney Springs is
situated at the base of the North Mountain,
about twenty-three hundred feet above the
level of the sea, in Shenandoah county, in
the beautiful Valley of Virginia, one
hundred and twenty-five miles from Alex
andria, and is easily reached in a journey OF
to Mt Jackson, thence over a we'll kept
road TO Orkney. At the springs you are re-
ceived by the genial hosts, the Messrs.
A1addux, and you are made to feel at home
the minute you set foot on the place. These
gentlemen seem at all times to anticipate
the wants of their guests, and are ever Oh
the alert to contribute to their health and
happiness. The hotel has ample accom-
The rooms arc large and airy, and the
table is always supplied with the best
the markets of Washington, Baltimore and
the country around afford and the meals
are temptingly served by neat, polite, and
very attentive walters.
There is baseball club here, and match
games are already being arranged with the
State clubs for the season. Some fine sport
is expected.
Within the enclosure are iron, sulphur,
free stone, chalybeate and the far-famed
bear wallow, while short walk up beau
tiful road brings you to the arsenic, healing
and alum springs Here upon one acre are
said to be twenty y-seven springs, all invigor-
ating and health. giving J. l.. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
THE WIVES OF BLAINE AND LOGAN.

lSt. Louis SPECTATOR
The wives of both the nominees on the
republican ticket have decided personal
characteristics. Mrs Logar is better known
and perhaps better liked than Mrs. Blaine,
not because she is Il more estimablc woman,
however, but because she has more of dis
position for mixing up with her husbands
public affairs. Mrs Blaine is Of q very re-
firing nature and has the name in Wash
ington of being somewhat naughty, while
Mrs. Logan is entirely frank and cordial,
but not a woman of the real culture of Mrs.
Blaine. Mrs. Blaine is about as far ahead
of Mrs. Logan in the refinement that Senu-
inc education gives as Mr.. Blaine is ahead
of General Logan in scholarly polish. Mrs.
Logan is kind hearted, sociable, devoted to
her husband, and we'll fitted to make him
friends among the masses. Republican
Presidents have not been distinguished
for the popularity Of their wives. Mrs.
Lincoln was never fitted by nature or edu-
cation for the place. Mrs. Grant, wom-
an of plain manners and good common
sense, followed her, but she never could
make the White House q fashionable place.
Mrs. Hayes had the disadvantage of being
the wife of man whom few people felt had
right to the place he filled, and while she
is highly estimable lady, she took such an
extreme position on the temperance ques-
ton, that she was held by society to be a
sort of fanatic. Mrs. Garfield, like Mrs
Lincoln, was oppressed almost to the point
of distraction with the duties that fell to
her as the wife of President. President
Arthur was some years ago bereft of a wife
who would have added to the social bril-
liancy of his administration. Should Mrs.
Logan ever be installed in the place twice
occupied by Martha Washington, her warm
est admirers and best friends would not be
the dilettanti nor the tra-fashionables,
but the people of the great middle section:
Mrs. Blaine is used to highly intellectual
and literary atmosphere, just what Mrs.
Logan knows very little about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
Alexanlria Qbazette,
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
at the Gazette Building, Nos. 70 72 Prince s,


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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
DRY GOODS.
DRT GOODS
Large Sale Of Dry Goods.
NEW CHOICE AND DESIRABLE GOODS
AT THE LOWEST PRICES EVER
KNOWN

We desire to make our establishment memora-
bic i'll the annals Of tho Dry Goods trade of this
vicinity, and will sell unapproachable Bargains in
all Departments. 1t will pay you to visit u.s.
BLACK SILKS at Soc, worth 75. at G2lhc.,
worth 9Oc. at 75c., worth 81 10; at 81 90, worth
81 80, and all higher grades in proportion.
We attended the great sale of Hosiery in New
York last week. These goods must be seen to be
appreciated. All I've can promise you is q good
Bargain in this Department. Do not neglect to
see our complete assortment of Silk, Taffeta, and
Lise Thread Gloves-we are selling them at less
than cost of importation.
c., VIII WHITE GOODS; ,,eWd WHITE GOODS!
121sc., nearly a yard wide; this is tho usual 90
cent quality. India LINEN at 121sc, 15c., 1Sc.,
2Oc. and 20c. One case finest quality Gray BEIGE,
62 1bc.; worth 9Oc. One case AZ inches wide
finest Black and White PLAID, 45c reduced
from 62lec 80 cases LAWNS, all of this seasons
styles. G1NGHAMs in endless variety, much be-
low former prices.
$4,000 JERSEYS, for ladies and children
$4,000 pARASOLS and SUN UMBRELLAS.
Having contracted for these last January, we arc
enabled to sell them cheaper at retail than somo
merchants buy them at wholesale. We are sell
ing beautiful Satin Coaching Umbrella at $1.15,
gilt ribs, worth much more.
UNDERWEAR UNDERWEAR.
In this department we defy competition. All
goods marked down To mako them sell prcv-
Gus TO rebuilding.
Thousands of REMNANTS, Of every descrp-
tinn, at onc-thrd their cost.
) cases smal-tigurcd LAWNS. fast coors, 4c.
Splendid yard wide Brown Cotton De-; and thou
sands of useful articles generally found in first
class Dry Goods store. call will pay anybody,
even if the goods not wanted until Fall, AS
such Il chance may never occur again.
Lansburgh & Bro,
l2O. 422 AND .i2l SEVENTH ST,
WASHINGTON. ID. G..
ap23-tiy1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

PARTIES desrous of having we'll made
garments, fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do well to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number Of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
SUMMER RESORTS.
Orkney Springs.

This healtbful and attractive summer resort, SIT
uatod among the mountains of Shenandoah valley,
Virginia, few hours ride from this cIey, Will DC
omen for the accommodation of guests from
JUNE 1sr TO DECEMBER 1sT.
This resort has undergone thorough repair; the
hotels have been supplied with new bedding ana
furniture and tirstclass livery has been proVdcd.
Within tho enclosure arc the Chalynesito' oui, IN
nbnr Iron Healing and Bear Wallow Springs, all
hcalth-giving and invigorating.
Terms: $40, S45 and $50 per month, according
to the location of rooms For further particulars
snnIv to NJ. & II. C. MADDUX,
mv5Nom Proprietors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
DRY GOODS.
LISLE THREAD GLOVES.

Our stock of LISLE THREAD GLOVES this
season has bccn wholly bought in tho auction
rooms. We have thus been enabled to offer our
customers extraordinary values. We quote spe-
ciatics as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

WARMERS KIDNEY AND LIVER CURE,
w Warmers Nervine Warmers Rheumatic
Cure, Warmers Tppecanoe for Dyspepsia, War
ners Tonic Bitters, Warmers Pills, Larrabeo's
Spice Bitters in 12c packages Fahrncy's Peerless
Liniment, Lydia Pinkham's Compound for female
complaints, Schiffrnan's Asthma Cure, Wei DE
Meyers Cataarh Cure and all the popular Patent
Medicines of the day as well rs pure drugs and
chemicals are to be found at
A. A. WARFIEED'S
Successor to Janney & Coz
ant 152 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
CONFECTIONERS.
100 THE SEASONS DA1NT1ES. 100

nISOITE CREAM RASPBERRY CREAM,
STRAWRERRY CREAM. ORANGE CREAM,
VANILLA CREAM LEMON CREAM.
All havors of Creams and Water Ices.
HENRY RRENaIE 129 KING STREET,
Has again introduced his summer dellcacles.
Ho prefers to sell them pure and wholesome at =
fair price, rather than depreciate the quallty Vi
maintained his good name for purc goods Tor
thirty years and still supplies the best and cheap
est goods in his linc He invites special attention
to his unique
tho most refreshing of Summer drinks. Black,
Fruit Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plsin Cakes, are sold cheaper than they can De
manufactured at home. Also Cream Puffs, Iarts
and Pastry, Candies and Tafy of all kinds. PIES
A SPECIALITY. Fruits, Nuts, Confectionerles,
Caromels and Sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
lilies, fairs balls and entertainments my1o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

Possibly the greatest bargain We have yet offer
cd is 90 dozen Fnwn's Bros. :; button length
These goods cost to import $1 80 per doz n.
They wash perfectly and have more intrinsic
value than any glove made. Our first customers
are purchasing from To :, pairs each, which to
us is gratifying evidence of their chcarness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
BOOTS And SHOES
LOOK
| IooK' Ar l.
WADDEY'S,

40 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
Great Bargains in BOOTS AND SHOES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25
ap15-co3m 30T 9th ST., Washil
FOR SALE.

~. FOR RENT-Tho STORElIOUsE. formerly
si$i occupied by Mclean Il Uhlcr, No. TG King
street Also STORE No. 92 King ST. Apply to
dec14 eOtf W. B. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

LADIES TWO ELASTIC LTSI.E THREAD
GLOVES. Lace top. fashioned fingers. ONLY
25r PER Pale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

LADIES THREE AND FOUR ELASTIC
Isle THREAD GLOVES ONLY ~ iar PER
PAIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

FOR REN'T-A ROOM suitable for an office
Ei:i OIL the first floor of the German Bankin. Cos.
building. Apply to [my1l |. EIClIBERG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

These gools cost 10 import great deal moro
lnurcy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-25

DNAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES TO
~ 1G Quarts, Cherry Seeders, Peach Parcrs
Jelly strainers &c An additional supply just
received at 80 King, corner of Royal streets, at
reduced prices. - ,o,-
je1O }. l. CREldhION - q oON.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05
Worse Than the James Boys.
lspecial | Telegran to the Globe.

New YORK, Feb. 4--Presching yester-
day on sThe Terror of Panics," Rev. Robt.
Collyer said: 'The great trouble lies in
what is called business transac-
tions--which is not businees-carried on
in Chicago and New York, and many
cities. These panics are created by men
who want to attain their selfish aims. Vii
lians watch and wait their chance, and
when the time comes they realize enorm-
Gus wealth at the expense and distress
of others. The terrible pressure OF
one bitter year upon poor is far more dis
tressing than anything conceivable. What
can we dot curb these panics that are
brought about by human greeds People
may wonder that the James boys were per
mitted to plumber railroads and to carry
their depredations so successfully. Bui
there are worse men in New York than the
James boys, who are welcomed into oul
churches and who pay their pew rent. Lei
! us call them by their right names-fres
booters-for they are rsilroed plunderers
For myself prefer fres booters like tht
James boye."
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05
THE ENGLISH GRAIN MARKETS.

LONDON, Feb. 4.-The Mark Lane Ez-
press, in its review of the British grain
trade for the past week, says the weather
is mild and rainy, ssand trade is inclined to
wards lower prices. In some of the pro-
vincial exchanges the prices declined 1s,
while in London the prices continue to
get lower. To-day only the choicest
English and foreign wheat maintain their
former prices. Flour is very quiet and
lover, and barley is very dull. Foreign
wheat is still lower. The decline appears
unfavorab!e, and over production seems
likely to continue and increase, and in the
meantime trade must suffer from pie
thora of supply. Maize is weaker. Eight
cargoes of wheat has arrived off the coast,
two sold, four withdrawn, and four re-
mained, including two No. 1 California.
Cergoes on the passage are inanimate.
The sales of English wheat for the past
week are 61,317 quarters, at 37s Sd, against
59,901 quarters, at 40s Cd for the cor
RESPONDING week laet wear.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05
Chicago Financial.
Tsnecial Telegram to the Globe I


CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The week opeUs with a
fair inquiry for money, and, as the supply is in
excess of the wants of borrowers in good stand
ing, banks were ready takers of all frs lass
paper presented at 5@515 per cent. on call, and
6tg7 per cent. time. Eastern. exchange
remains steady and there were sales be
tween city banks at 60c premium per $1,000.
Bank clearings ware 50, 236, O0n against SIT Os3,
600 on Saturday. The movement of currency is
still in favor of this city. Henry Clews & Co.
elegraphed to Schwartz & Dupee tonight
The market opened very stroug and was active
ifnot buoyant most of the day. The only trou-
BILE now with which the advance which has been
established has to contend with is the fact that
it does not seem to widen outside the scope of
buyers whose aid is absolutely necessary to sus-
tain and keep the present movement under way,
dealings, therefore, have been largely confined
thus far to professionals. Still the advance un-
der any circumstances must be regarded as
very satisfactory one, and victory snatched
from what looked to be very bad
defeat for the progressive party. Still, consid-
ering surroundings, it has probably got as far for
the moment as is justifable. We therefore ad-
wise taking profits in all instances ghere they ex-
list, and if there is any mora to be made, let the
other fellow have il. This is no time to be too
geeedy, that kind of appetite only belongs to
pigs"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05

seemed TO be desire TO realize on North
ern Pacific during most of the day.
Coalers were strong and Reading was
marked up stronger than any other stock
on the list except Manhatton which has
no relation to other stocks. Gould fancys
were noticeably weak later ia
the day. Union Pacific was
steadily held and at times steam
was put on and the shorts were driven,
and at no time during the day was it al
lowed to have any material reaction.
Woerishoffer is said to be still a bear, and
waiting an opportunity to attack the mar
ket. Central Pacific for December de-
creased in earnings $151, 800, and the de
crease for the year was $4,000. North
west earnings for the first week in Jan
uary increased $72.800; Omaha earnings
increased $4,000, and st. Paul earnings
increased $7S,7Oo.
After 4 rather firm opening, prices
wavered and it vas question for time
whether the top had not been reached.
There was pretty free selling, and the
not long, however, before Walt street had
their troubles with the Omaha lines ad-
jGsted and this with the earnings OF graug-
ers for the fourth week in January showed
a large increase and stimulated the bulls
who appeared to be anxious to secure lines
of stocks and succeeded in starting fresh
advance. Il wgs noticed in the last hour
that there was some quiet peddiipg out of
Oregon TranscontiuentaI and Northern
Pacific preferred, and the market did
not stand up under it. There was deal
in Reading which showed much manipu-
lation, the price advancing two points
with some little excitement. Oregon rail
way dropped from 95 to 901a and tbs
whole Northern Pacific System appeared
to be unsupported. Manhattan elevated
continued to impr We and it touched 50
to-day, A fortnight go it was trad d in
at about 40. There were plenty of stocks
for sale at the faish, and the feeling was
ANYTHING but buoyant.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05
new YOGKs
Especial Telegram to the Globe. I

New YORK, Feb. 4---The market opened
with the bull party in high feather and
promising further developments in their
interest during the week. Their biggest
card is expected to be the settlement of
the Iowa pool dificultiee. Stocks were IN
good borrowing demand. There was a
little reaction during the first half hour,
but the bulls absorbed all stock Offering,
and from that time until the last h,ur
prices were held steadily; and in some
cases were advanced. Then, on the
apparent hesitation of the market, room
traders commenced to hammer St. Paul
and the rest of the list weakened IN sym
pathY. The heaviest dealings during the
day were in Northwestern, st. Paul, Mis-
souri, Pacific and Oregon. At one time {
sharp advance was made in Nor hwestern
which, however, did not hold. There
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05
A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
The Ball OF Ivanhoe Commsnde-y at Mad
ison Square Garden Witnessed by 10000


The Ball OF Ivanhoe Comm sndery at Mad
ison Square Garden Witnessed by 80, o,00O
People.
Especial Telegram to che Globe.
New YORK, Feb. TEN thousand per
sons gathered in Madison Square garden
tonight at the Ivsnhoe commandery ball
The drill began at 1890 and was brilliant
opening of the Ivanhoe commandery ball
and reception. One hundred knights of
Adelphia commandery, plumed and uni
formed, frat circled the garden on spirited
unshod horses. Then Ivanhoe, Merten,
Clinton, Palestine, Coer De Lion, Dewitt
Clinton, Constantine, Yora and Helmo
communicates formed gigantic ellipse in
the center of the building and Monroe
knights, with full brass band, marched
down through the ellipse and gave an ex-
hibition drill. 1t was after midnight be-
fore the marvellous performance ended.
Mayor Parsons, of Rochester, occupied a
box.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1884-02-05
PECULIAR CASE OF INSANITY.

Il Belief 2hdt Cal. Efothb0ne's Insanity
scas Partially Induced ty Lincoi's's as
s0ssinatie3s.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
New YORK, Feb. 4.-The three orphaned
children of Col. Rathbone; of Albany, who
in December last, while suffering from in
sanity killed his wife in Hanover, Germa-
ny, arrived to day in the Brittanic on their
way to the home of their grandfather, Ex-
senator Hemilton Harris. They are ao-
companied by their uncle Mr.. Hoyt, who
said: "The physicians believe that Col.
Rathbone's insanity is undoubtedly incura-
BILE. They believe that his experience at the
assaesination of President Lincoln had an
effect in shaping the peculiar form of his
insanity. After we had got guardian ap-
pointed unGer the German law and seeing
every possible arrangement was made for
mis- comfort we rsauraed to our native
country. Il was expected when We left
Hanover that the patient woold be far
enough recovered to go to an asylum be-
fore we reached America.