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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-20
John ID. II. LUNT,
T STABLER & CO.,

STABIEE CU.,
Successors to z. H. Stablerl
DRUGGISTS AND CH EN- lists,
n. W. Corner King and Washington Streets.
Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
German and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
Sponges Flesh Straps, &c. Especial care given to
prescriptions. Jan-S-l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-20

WALNUT FLOOR STAIN FOR STAINING
w Halls, Stairways, and the Floors of Rooms
it is desired to remain uncarpeted during the
summer season. 1t is of rich Walnut color can
De applied by anyone, dries quickly, will last for
years, and needs only an occasional wipng up
with hot water and soap to keep it bright and
glossy looking. One Gallon will stain from 4OO
to 600 square feet depending upon the compare
tive smoothness ef the flooring Packed for ship
uent in one, two, three and five gallon patent
boxed cans. No charge for cans. Prepared only
by A. A. MARflELD,
Successor to Janney & Co., Druggists.l
my24 1872 King st., Alexandria, Va.
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DARN FOR SALE.

'-'"'' oi' 'A''f''
Will he sold at auction August 27th. 1884. on
the premises the POPLAR GROVE FARM.
situate III Accomac county, Eastern Shore of Nir-
ginia. This farm which is one of the best i'll Ac-
conac county, contains 27O acres, 30 acres under
cultivation, 40 acres of fresh and salt marsh, and
the balance consists of very fine pine land heavi-
ly wooded. The dwelling is large BRICK Ga
BUILDING, which. with OUTBUILDINGS, si:a
is in excellent repair. The place is well stocked
with fruit trees, grapes, &c, &c For further par
tcuIars apply to GEORGE COL0NA, Horntown,
Arcomac co.. Va. Ia III. E. SUTTON, Boiling,
Butler county, Ala. Jy2S-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-20
Dress Goods Department

Every length in stock under ten yards has been
placed among the Remnants, cnd the price has
been cut literally.
The same policy will he carried out in every
department of our house. We shall offer induce
mcnts in our Remnant pieces, which will be
mutually profitable to us and our customers.
Our business is conducted on the principle that
every sale must of necessity be either mutually
advantageous to both parties, or disa'ivantagcous
to one party To the transaction.
In pursuance of this policy we have always
offered to exchange for other goods, even re-
fund the price paid for any article purchased from
us Even Remnant, If, for any reason, the Gus.
toner cannot make the exl xlcctcd uSc OF il provid-
ing. always, it is returned in good condition. thus
prccluding tho possibility of any customer being
dissatisfied with any purchase made from us.
Therefore YOU run 10 risk in giving careful rX-
animation to each Of our twenty departments
during our extraordinary remnant sale.
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ALEXANDRIA VA WEDNESDAY EVENING. AUGUST 60 1884,
Ga=ette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
I the Gazette Building, Nos. 10 70 Prince St

TERMS
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0O THE SEASONS DAINTIES. 100

100 THE SEASONS DAINTIES. 100
HISOUE CREAM. . RASBERRY CREAM,
STRAWBERRY CREAM. ORANGE CREAM.
VANILLA CREAM LEMON CREAM.
All favors of Creams and Water Ices.
HENRY BRENGLE 129 KING STREET,
Has again introduced his summer deiicacies.
He prefers to sell them pure and wholesome at q
fair price rather than depreciate the quality OF
his goods, and offer them al lower rate. lie mas
maintained his good name for pure goods Tor
thirty years and still supplies the best and cheap
est goods in his line. Hcinvtes special attention
to his unique
lCECREAMSODAWATE
the most refreshing OF Summer drinks. BLACK,
Fruit Pound Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
plain Cakes are sold cheaper than they can be
rnanufactured at home Also Cream Pulls Iarts
and pastry. Candies and Tatfy OF all kinds PIES
4 spECIALTY. Fruits. Nuts. Confectlonerics,
C,romels and Sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
lilies fairs balls and entertainments myl3
GRANTS SOUTHERN GRAIN CRADLES.
(T Rhoad.s Celebrated Hay Rakcs, English Grass
and Grain Scythes. and other goods in the same
i;nc for sale fr JAS. T. CARLIS & SONS,
,o1S Alexandria Va.
rEpTU IZERS. FERTILIZERS! !-Patapsco
r. f;uano Cos Dissolved South Carolina Bone
Dissolved Animal Bone and Alkaline Phosphate
For sale by Cdao. .. IA Lux, IL,
mv3O 21 King street.
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TIME POTTER LUBRICATOR, fo- greasin,
Griddcs and Pans. Oiling Medals and Wood
The best thing ont. Call and examine, only SOC
ouu11 MCLEAN d UHLER. 80 King st.
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White Goods Department

narily any length will sell at the regular price: :
but this week we put III every length less tha9
full price, and make reduction III Price IN our
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DRT GOODS.
This Week VIC will Gladly Sell Anything
We have on our shelves in any department of our
house, but we prefer to sell this week all our
REMNANTS,

SHORT LENGTHS, ODD SIZES. &c. &c, &C.
And. for this reason have clcarc! our counters Of
every piece IF regular goods and are making an
EXTRAORDINARY REMNANT SALE.
Wo call the sale extraordinary because we are
willing to make more than ordinary reductions
on many lines OF GOODS in preference to carrying
them over TO another season again We do not
like to take stock vi Remnants aud ODD Sizes,
&C.. and have, therefore. made larger reductions
than are usual or are net, ssary ordinarily, with
a view of making our stock taxing week memor-
able to us and our customers. and naturally prof
liable to both. For instance in our
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-20

CRACKED CORN.--Corn Cracked by myself
I always on hand and for sale by
CHAS. s. TAYLOR, Jr,
iy3 ~ klng street.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Congress Before the War.

~ Correspondence Philadelphia Press.)
Speaking of the present senate, my
attention is drawn to the photograph
in my Office of the senate as ii was
just before the war. Mark the con-
trast! l will give you few of the
names of that remarkable body.
Breckenridge was vice president.
On his right is the picture of Judah
P. Benjamin. Next to him is Stephen
A. Douglas. On the left is William
H. Seward, and grouped about are
Henry Wilson, Charles Sumner,
Robert TOombs (now rs years oId),
Mason, Slid II, Jefferson Davis, John
P. Hale, Lewis Cas-, Simon Cameron,
Zach Chandler, Harlan, ColIamer,
Yulee, Ben Wade, the unIucky BrOd-
erick, Fessenden, TrumbuIl, and as
good a patriot as ever lived. though
wrong, perhaps, in his methods. An
drew johnson. There are other big
faces in the pictures, but those / have
given will suffice. Can we match
them to-day? Put that senate and
the present one side by side. In some
things we must confess that the old
days were the better days. In the
house at the same period were Henry
Winter Davis, Dan Sickles, John
Sherman, Lot Morrill,, Fenton, Col
fax, Roger A. Pryor, Frank Blair.
John A, Bingham, F. E. Spinner,
Elihu B. Washburn, Thaddeus Ste
phens, Roscoe Conkling, George H.
Pendleton, and the present Holman.
John w. Forney was the clerk of
that house. Will the house of to-day
compare? No, my masters. There
were giants in those days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27

Mr.. S. w. Burton, of Frostburg. Is
in town finishing up painting con-
tracts that he did not get done in the
fall.
Mr.. VIM. F. burst, who has been
confined to his room for over three
months with rheumatism, is mend
ing slowly.
G. j. Otto is putting II lot of nice
saw logs to his mill this winter.
Mr.. Samuel burst, our champion
single maker, is on a strike. He
has made over one hundred thousand
shingles this year.
Our school is being instructed this
winter by Mr.. P. F. Michael. of Firm
Rock Settlement. He has forty-two
names on the register. Peter is giving
general satisfaction.
Mr.. A. Warwick has quit grinding
at Swauger's mill, where he has been
engaged. He is a good miller.
Mr.. Ross Compton has opened q
coal mine on his farm.
Boucher Brothers have opened up
fine lime stone quarry on Mr.. G. j.
Otto's farm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27

the Sentinel newspaper in an Indiana
court, but l would stand no chance
whatever against the consolidated
venom of the Democratic party of the
State. With these surroundings, and
with this prospect, it is idle for me to
go through the trouble and annoy
ance of a trial. The questions pro
pounded by the bill of discovery have
already been substantially and fully
answered by me; and l am willing
to leave my written statement and
answers under oath to the judgment
of the public. do not choose to have
the case indirectly concluded by a
technicaIity or suffered to die in
silence. l prefer to make this frank
and open statement of the reason
which induced me to believe the
prosecution of the case would be utter
ly fruitless.
Very respectfully,
JAMES G. BLAINE,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-During
the past week new measure of pos
tai accommodation has been carried
through the House without objection
from any quarter. Stated briefly, it
authorizes Postmasters to forward
newspapers, packages, and, in gen.
eral, all second. third, and fourth
class matter, on which the postage
has once been fully paid, from one
Post Office to another, at the request
of the party addressed, without any
charge for such forwarding. In other
words, the rule which now applies to
letters is extended to all mail matter.
Should this bill become law it will
furnish an additional convenience to
the people.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
GOING EAST.
Death of Prominent Citizen.

Died, at his residence in Oakland,
after a brief, but very painful illness,
Friday of last week, Mr.. James S.
Johnson. in the Gath year of his age
Deceased had been resident of Oak
land for about twenty years, and was
known as an honorable and upright
citizen. He honorahly served hi
country in the late war, and was a
prisoner at Belle Isle for several
months, the effects of which impris-
onment in all probability, materially
shortened his days. Deceased was n
worthy member of Shealtiel Lodge
No. 100 l. 0. o. F., of Oakland,
which organization took charge OF
of the funeral ceremonies at the Gem
etery Sunday afternoon after services
in the M. E. Church, conducted by
Revs. M. w. Rider and ]. M. DAVIS,
of the NJ. +. Church.
Deceased leaves wife and FIVE
children. the youngest being about
years old.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Search for a Missing Minister.
Very respectfully,
JAMES G. BLAINE,

NEW YORK, December, 22.-Rey.
j. r. Thompson, of Grace Methodist
Episcopal Church, Brookly, has been
missing from his home and congre-
CATION for two weeks, His friends
and the members of the church of
which he is the pastor are mystified
and alarmed at his long absence. 1t
appears that on the 7th instant he left
his residence, % Seventh aYenne,
Brookly. to visit a friend living a
short distance away. After staying
short time with the gentleman
whom he called to see, he left the
house suddenly, and since that time
he has not been seen by any member
of his family, 1t was supposed that
he had returned to his home, and
nothing further was thought Of the
matter. Instead, however, he came
to New York and sent a telegram to
his wife, asking her not TO let his alb
sence occasion her any uneasiness, as
he was about to attend the Methodist
Centennial Conference, which was TO
be held in Baltimore on the following
Friday. From the receipt of the tele.
gram all trace of him has been lost.
He was not present 1t the conference,
and as he was expected to bave de-
liyered an address there, his absence
was noted with surprise. The fact
being known to his friends, they at
once set about to discover his where
abOuts but all efforts in this direc-
ton have failed. Mr.. George Cope
land, one of the trustees of the church,
was deputed to take the matter in
hand, and to solve the mystery as
quietly as possible, and avoid all
publicity. PinkertOn's agents in Bal
timore were employed on the case,
but with equally fruitless result. 1t
was thought that by Withholding the
facts from the public, Mr.. Thompson
might be induced to return to his
charge.
Rev. Thompson was at one time
President of the West Virginia Uni
versity, and was well known to a
number of our citizens.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27

1t seems as though there would
never be an end of claims of one kind
or another growing out of the late
war. The latest and most curious is
that fifteen thousand men who were
drafted in Pennsylvania in 1868. They
will petition the coming Legislature
to make provision for their reim-
bursement by their respective coun'
ties for the money paid by them as
substitutes. They say that half the
counties of the State paid all the ex'
penses of the drafts, which were four
in number, and that the remaining
counties paid all the expenses in fill
ing the drafts except the first. In
this, made in 1868. the expenses OF
filing the draft in their counties were
paid by the men drafted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Military Notes.

Col. H. J. johnson has resigned
his commission as Lieut.. Col, of the
Second Battalion M. N. G. On De-
cember 81 the command will be turn
ed over to Capt. E. H. Wardwell, the
senior Captain.
The Garrett Prize, contested for by
the Garrett Guard, and won by Capt.
WardWell, was received few days
ago. 1t was Mr.. CARROTS check for
$50.
The acknowledgement has, as yet,
ordered no election to choose a sue
cessor to Lit. Col. johnson, Ofthe Sec
Ond Battalion. There is some talk of
his dsbanding the battalion and
either making the companies COM
posing it independent organizations
again or of consolidating it with Col.
Douglas First Battalion.
The Cumberland Daily Ne,os, of
Wednesday says: alt. Col. johnson
has asked Adjutant General Howard
for court martial to try charges
brought against Second Lieut.. Jason
Towles, of Company d, Frostburg.
of having been guilty of conduct un-
becoming an officer during the Reu-
Mon. 1t is expected to meet here the
second Monday in January. Col.
Johnson has suggested that the court
be composed as follows: Brig. Gen.
McKaig, Capt. Hoffman, Its. Mason,
Mcdonald, McDermott and H0lzshu,
with Capt. Wardwell as judge advo-
cate. The court martial will be the
first In the history of the battalion"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
The Blaine Libel Suit Dismissed.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16. Hon. JAS
G. Blaine this morning dismissed his
libel suit against the Sentinel in the
United States Court. His principal
ground WAS that he could not get jus
tire in Indiana. 1t was to be tried
on the 231 inst.
The following is Mr.. Blaine's letter
to his attorneys, instructing them to
dismiss thesuit against the publishers
of the indianapolis Sentinel:
WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec 10, 1884.
To Mes-rs. Harrison. Miller and
Elan, Counsellors at Law.-Gentle-
men: When I requested you in Au-
gust last to bring suit against the
publishers of the indianapolis ,Senti-
mel for libel, did so in the belief that
the wrong done me by that paper,
being entirely of personal and do
nestle character, could be fairly tried
without undue influence from pOliti-
cal considerations. l confess l was
profoundly amazed to find the matter
at once taken up and the libel repro
duced with all possible exaggeration
in every Democratic paper in Indi-
ana. Except from three members of
the Democratic party of that State |
never heard that word of dissent or
disapproval was spoken, while the
great mass of the Democratic speak
erS repeated the libel from every
stump in Indiana, with vituperative
rancor, with gibe and ribald Jest. 1t
was thus made, so far as any matter
| of the kind could be made, an issue
in an exciting political campaign, and
the Democrats of the State were thor
oughly poisoned in their minds in
regard to the question to be decided
at law. Under such conditions it is
simply impossible that | can have a
fair trial, or that | can expect any
other result than that which uniform
ly attends political libel suit grow
ing out of an exciting campaign in
this country. If were unfair enough
to desire jury. composed of my own
partisans L could not have it. A
properly constituted jury in Indiana
would he comprised Of members OF
both political parties in about equal
proportions.
When l visited Indiana in October
/ was repeatedly advised that six
Democrats could not be found in the
State who, in a political suit, would
give verdict against their leading
organ. This did not necessarily con
vey an imputation upon their per.
sonal integrity as citizens, but simply
that the binding of party prejudice
would utterly prevent an impartia
consideration of the evidence sub.
mItted. am perfectly able to fight
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
A $4,000 Bible Reward.

The publishers of Rutledge'S Month
IN offer twelve valuable rewards in
their Monthly for January, among
which is the following:
We will give $1,000 to the person
telling US how many verses there are
in the New Testament Scriptures
mot the Revised Edition) by Janua-
y 5th, 1885, 81 ould two or more
correct answers he received, the Re.
ward will be divided. The money
will be forwarded to the winner Jan.
uary 18th, 1885. Persons trying for
the reward must send 90 cents in sill.
yer (no stamps taken) with their an
swer, for which they will receive the
Monthly for February, in which the
name and address of the winner OF
the reward and the correct answer
will be published, and in which sew
eral more valuable rewards will be
offered. Address Rutledge Publish.
ing Company, Easton, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Election OF Officers.

At a regular meeting of Shealtlel
Lodge No. 122, |. o. o. F., Monday
evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
Noble Grand-W. H. Tower.
Vice Grand-C. B Crop.
Secretary-Dr. S. Townshend.
Chaplain-E. d. Kepner.
Representative-W. II. Tower.
Trustees-G. A. Spedden, David
Little, w. NJ. Wagner, F. A. Thayer.
At a regular meeting of Local
Branch No. IS, Order of the Iron
Hall, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
Chief Justice-E. J. Fringer.
Vice Justice-JOhn Pfeiffer.
ccOuntant-Samuel LaWton,
Cashier-A. G. Sturgiss.
Adjuster-George Little.
Herald-George Pfeiffer.
Prelate-George Loughridge.
Watchman-Bruce Whirl.
Vidette-Thoma Harne.
Medical Examiner-Dr. B. T. KEEL
Ter.
Representatives. H. Tower.
Alternate--Dr. B. T. Keller.
Trustees-W. H. Tower, o. w.
TTeiskell, B. Z. Keller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27

There is one modest State in the
Union. 1t is Maryland. She does not
ask for seat in the Cabinet, but she
requests that one of the bells of Bal
timore be permitted to assist Presi-
dent Cleveland in leading the open
ing german at the Inauguration ball.
Agreed; but will not this selection
involve a greater discord than the
Judgment of Paris" seeing that the
State of Maryland has at least a thouS-
and beautiful bellies to every one
statesman. 1t would, perhaps, be
better for the peace of the State Of
Maryland if her citizens should press
for a couple of Cabinet Positions
NelU York World,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Notice.

Having removed my tailoring es-
Establishment to my residence, oppO-
site the Smithman House, Oakland.
l invite all my former customers and
the public in general to call and see
me in my new quarters, and I will
endeavor, as in the past. to render
satisfaction to all who may want any.
thing in my line.
A. LoEWENsTEIN,
IL q ct Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by A, G., Sturgiss.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
-WANTED-TO trade a new sew
ing machine for fat cattle or sheep.
A. NELSON,
Oakland, Md.


Christmas was generally observed
as holiday in Oakland, by sus-
pension of business. The day was
passed in social way, The Sunday
School festivals were well attended
and everybody appeared to enjoy
themselves. These services were held
in the Lutheran Church Christmas
eve and in the M. E. and Presby-
terrain churches Christmas night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Church Services--Snnday.

M. E. Church-Preaching at 10Y A.
NJ. by Rev. B. Ison, and 7 p. NJ. by
Rev. M. w. Rider.
Stone Church-Preaching at II A.
M. and 7 p. NJ. by Rev. G. N. Camp
bell, of CharlestOwn' w. Va.
st. Peters, Catholic Preaching
every Sunday at 10f O'Clock a. M,
except the second Sunday of each
month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
For Sale.

A 25.horse power portable engine
and boiler Second handy, in good
condition, suitable for saw mill and
capable of saving from eight to ten
thousand feet of lumber per day, and
can be bought cheap. For particulars
apply at this Office, or at the Oakland
FIGURING Mills, Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-12-27
Accident.

Slush.
The bright prospects for good sleigh
ing during the holidays have taken
wings"
The thermometer at our house
showed g degrees below zero last
week.
Miss Ida Shoup is here from the
Hagerstown Female Seminary, dur
ing the holidays.
DIR. E. H. GIotfelty has resigned
the position of U. S. storekeeper and
gauger at NJ. J. Miller's distiIlery,
to take effect as soon as new man
can get here from Baltimore. Pos
sibly in one or two weeks.
Hard times are beginning to be felt
in this community somewhat. The
low price of all kinds of produce and
limited demand makes great differ
ence in the amount of money gener-
ally in circulation. High prices GER
tainly benefit the farmer as well as
the laborer. This country cannot
prosper on i'll paid labor. There is a
good deal of rlap-trap written about
capital and labor. What Garrett
county needs is that coal miners be
p id about 60 cents per ton for min
ing coal.
A Union soldier and a Rebel SOL
der both editing papers in Garrett
county. Wonder if they have shaken
hands across the "bloody chasm."
And now the editors heart will be
made glad by visions of fat turkeys,
roast goose, and cranberry sauce. not
to mention mince pies, &c. Who
wouldn't be an editor.
Our merchants are doing consider
able holiday business. Candies, toys,
&C., are in good demand.
Mr.. Edward Margroff is preparing
to build large barn next summer.
Snow is much wished for in this
neighborhood.
M. J. Miller will resume operations
at his di-tilIery January 4. 1885.
A new posioffice is badly needed
in the Forks and new postal route
has been asked for which, we think,
will be granted.
We beg the privilege of acknowl-
edging the receipt of a very large and
fat goose for Christmas. 1t is really
most too. nice to kill.
The Editor of the REPUBLICAN
knows our weak points. Poor hu.
manity does like to haye its back
stroked occasionally the right way.
But as we don't presume to any extra
literary style or aspire to become
what we are not or never can be, a
model, we would suggest that the
idea intended to be conveyed was
that, like all editors, he likes his news
"hiled down" We should judge in
fact that nothing would be more de-
structive to good literary style than
writing items pure and simple, but
literary style is like poor butter, there
is always plenty of it on the market
A fact stated in as few words as pos.
sible, what is called nowadays "chop-
ped feed" is what our good brother
Hayden is after.
a. Ayers Sarsaparilla marvelously
braces up the system purifies ano
invigorates. Every invalid needs it