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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

followed by rising barometer.
Cock FIGHT.-About one hundred men
representing all stages of society and pro-
LESSONS assembled at Silver Hill near
Washington yesterday to witness cooking
main between Virginia and Washington
birds. The fights were fol- $50 a side and
500 on the main. Virginia was pitted
against Washington, and each side had its
admirers and hackers, although the latter
we're in the majority, Thirteen birds were
shown, and nine battles were arranged.
The Washington birds were handled by
Johnny Evans, aud wat" killery did the
honors for Virginia.
The Washington bird was favorite at 20
to ~, with few hackers, in the first fight.
The chickens in this fight were top weights
the Virginia bird weighing three ounces
more than the Washington bird. In the first
fly OIL the Washington dark red killed the
light red of Virginia in a minute.
A dark red Tor Washington next sprarg
into the pit and crowded Justify i'll the sec
ond fight. A red pyle for Virginia soon
followed, aud after considerable pecking
and scratching was killed by his opponent.
A handsome gray showed up for Wash
ineton in the third fight, and red pyle
crowcd for Virginia. This was IL well-con-
tested fight and both birds were injured.
The Virginia bird proved to be the best,
however and soon sent his gatf through his
antagonists brain. The fourth fight was
between red for Washington and II saddle
back for Virginia, The fight was short
one, but was characterized by sharp fight
ing, ending in the death of the Virginia
bird
The fifth fight was a short one, and was
between a red for Virginia and black spot
for Washington The latter bird on a sec
ond leap, killed the red with well-direct-
I'd blow.
A brown showed up for Washington and
a red pyle sprarg into the pit for Virginia
in the next contest. This was the best con-
tested fight Of the main, and some sharp
and pretty fighting was witnessed. Wash
ington, however, proved the best bird, and
killed his bird in a crush.
After this battle the Virginia men refused
TO continue the fight, and the main was
awarded to Washington. About $1,000
changed hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

COUNTY CouRT-Judge lanes Sangstn
presidinq.-( Continuation Of yesterdays
proceedings Com VS.. Benjamin and Bet
" Boyd on indictments Tor lewd and las
civious cohabtation; Com. vs.. Benz. FOL
lard, ON Indictment for violation of the rev,
euue laws. These cases were continued
until the March term for the defendants
Com. vs. II. 5. Johnston, violation OF rev
euue law continued, the summons not haV'
ing been served on defendant.
Com. ys. Henry Fisher, on Indictment Tor
felouious ly shooting Dallas Cox the bench
warrant issued at the last term not having
been executed. the case was continued. Inc
CONFERENCE.-The Attorney requested that
no veuIre be summoned to try this case I'M
Ill after the execution of the bench warrant.
G.. T. Raub w. G. +. Sigourney; motion
on Forthcoming bond. Col. +. l.. Smith APP
peared for defendant.
Geo. II. Raub VS.. G. +. Sigourney: ON dis
tress warrant and unlawful detainer; plea
of not guilty entered and cases set for Fri
day.
Court adjourned till this morning.
Iu consequence of the indisposlhon OF
Judge Sangster, no session was held to-day,
and the Court WAS adjourned till Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED. Having Just
received my entire line Of Spring samples and
the leading fashion plates for 1SS4, am now
ready to take orders for Suits, Trowserings &c.
All who have seen my selection OF piece good,
compliment me upon having the grandest
display ever shown in Alexandria. 1t
would he to the advantage of all to call
and select such styles as they may fancy while
nv stock is so complete, having over three hum
dred STYLES to select FROM comprising all the latest
novelties, both in foreign and domestic makes. In
order to supply the great demands of my increas-
ing trade have added to my already largo force
additional journeymen talors in order that may
be able to turn out first class garments without
delay.
NV great success of last season shall be fully
maintained this season, viz: Every garment
that leaves my establishment shall be made by
men o,,lg, assuring customers that workmanship
shall not be sighted. shall as formerly, use
only the very best of trimmings. The cutter, who
was so fortunate to secure from New YORK, IS
still with me. and now ready to show his superior
abilities over all others with the shears. Low
prices perfect fit, elegant trimmings, and superior
work manship shall he the platform shall en-
deavor to carry through while Serving the public.
Respectfully yours,
NJ j. WATERMAN,
Alexandria's Artistic Merchant Tailor,
frh2U Cor. King aud Fairfax streets.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
r INCoLN HALL, WASHINGTON, D. c.

GREAT SUCCESS FOR OPENING NIGHT:
TIE IMMINENT POPULAR AND TO BE
MADE PEhM AAENT.
Two performances each day al and p. III.
Electro Musical Daumsscope. siberian Roller
Skaters Arion Quartette. Curry and Marrlttlus,
Bar Acts turning somersaultS from ole bar TO the
other). Electric Quartette performed with ldeai
Opera Company for Elks' benefit, with great sue
cess. Magical Drum. Master Stearns, Niollnlst
Miss I. X. Hines The De Witte Sisters and ether
attractions The most expensive and Interesting
ever given in Washington for the
price of admission. Reserved seats at Summers &
Aliens, n W. cor. King and Royal SITS. lfek2G-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

DEAD.-Iutelligenc of the death, after a
long illness, ofMr. Charles Loose, at his home
near Eesinet, near Paris. France, reached
this city yesterday. He was the father OF
Messrs. J. l.. and A. +. Loose, florists, who
live on the road leading to Hunting Creek
bridge, and spent some time in this city,
about two years since, where he made a
number of friends and acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

HOTEL ARRIvALs-Bradlo House, Feb.
2G.-S. J. Hanshaw, Harrisburg, Pa; l.,
Wanerman, Philadelphia; A. =. BOWER W.,
0. & w. r. r; w. A. Harmer, Boston; r.
b. Taylor, G. w. Weber and +. +. Stout,
Washington J. NJ. Baker Louisa CO., VA;
c. r. Is. Willis, Baltimore J. w. Sykes,
Theological Seminary; J. NJ. Hamilton,
New York II. H. Brown, Richmond; Il. I.
Newell, Adrian, Mich; and Mrs. ). NJ.
Brophy and family, Roanoke, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26
K. T. LEE CAMP No. /, c. ",

RICHMOND, Va, February 20, 1854.
Tn consequence of the huge dimensions our fair
has assumed something entirely unlocked for)
aud at the urgent request of our friends through,
out the United States, in order that each ana
every one may have an opportunity to contribute
their mite. and to perfect our arrangements 10
make the fair grand success which wc are as
sured it will be. the committee have decided 10
postpone the opening until the LIST of May ana III
the meantime the ''hoys in gray of Robert f. Lee
Camp No. |. Confederate Veterans would be CRATE
full if yourself and lady frie DIS in Alexandria
Va would snthHse The ladies' Of your city to CO.
operate and assist in benevolent mission OF
taxing care of our disabled and INDECENT comrades
to establish Soldiers Home, &c.
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN E. LANE
O NJ and Sec'tY L. M on Fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

FAIR FOR THE SOLDIERS HOME. 4 lady
of this city interested in the fair that was
to have been held in Richmond the latter
part of this month for the establishment OF
q home for disabled Confederate soldiers,
has received the following letter which ex-
,lains itself:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

ASH Observation-Disclosures will he
Ash Wednesday, the commencement OF Lent,
when church services will be held as follows:
ST. paul's Church at q. M; Christ Church
II a. IN Grace Church at T:30 r. m; st.
Mary's Church at9. n. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, FEB. 26, 1884.
For the Middle Atlantic States light rains follow
cd by fair weather, clearing in southern portion
during the day winds shifting to southwest and
northwest slight rise in temperature, falling
followed by rising barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

ANTED TO HIRE-TWO OR THREE
w ROOMS in a central location. Address s.,
at GAZETTE office. feb9-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

NxTANTED-A First-Class Journeyman BAR
w RER and BOY TO black boots and run
pyramids Apply to fcb26 3tl n. JACOBS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

PRIZE SToRY.-Mr. John Dniitry is the
author Of the short story which has won the
$500 prize offered by the proprietors of
,SwintOn's Hory-Iekler. 1t is the painful
story of Louisiana leper, and, though not
in all respects an artistic work it is power.
tul portrayal Of mental and physical suffer
ing under the most holrifyiug Of human
maadies Mr. d. is a brother of Mr.. Chas.
Dimitry, formerly of this city, who is him
self an author Of national reputation, hay
ing written several interesting books.
few years ago he wrote an admirable story
for Frank Lcslic's Illustrated Neswpdprr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

WANTED TO RENT.
Fi;; A SMALL, COMFORTABLE HOUSE.
Address B., GAZETTE office, stating terms, SC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26

rVpo THE PUBlIC-ALL PERSONS ARE here
i by warned not to purchase any OF the Stock
Farming Implements or Produce on my larm'
situated near Guilford, Loudoun county, Va, ex-
cept from me, in person, the same having been
forcibly and unlawfully taken possession of by
JOHN A. FAIRFAX, in the absence of my en-
ployes. M hS =: a; SMILE
1926 NJ. street n. w, Washington, u. Z.
ian31-3Ws
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charged with assaulting another young man
was released at the cost Of the complainant.

JUDGE MEADE.-The Legislative commit
tee before whom The charges preferred
against Judge Meade by Mes.r<. Johnson
and Mushbach are being heard, decided
yesterday not to go into an investigation of
of his character previous 10 his election TO
the judgeship of the Corporation Court OF
this city, holding that that was matter
with which they had nothing to do. An ap
peal from this decision it is said, was intcn-
ded to be made to the Legislature, but it is
understood that this course has been ahau-
doned. The whole matter has now been
postponed till next Friday when The exam
ination of witnesses in Judge Meade's behalf
will be commenced.
Mr. J. NJ. johnson, who il conducting the
prosecution, and who went to Richmond
yesterday morning returned last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-26
I UST RECEIVED
d At
FRENCH'S. 90 B 95 KING STREET.

A full line of Icdgcrs, Journals, Day Books,
Cash Books, all sizes, Cap, Crown, DENY and Me-
dunn sizes, in all sty les of binding, Memorandum
Books. Pass Boki. Time Books, bills Payable
and Receivable, Record and Composition Books,
all sizes, from tn: smallest up; fine Mcmorandnms
in Russia, Alligator and Turkey Morocco, hand
soonest made--all bought for cash strictly and will
be sold lower than ever before in the State OF
Virginia or any other State
fabio GEO. F. FRENCH.
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TAINTED.

Alexandras Artistic Merchant Tailor,
frh2U Cor. King aud Fairfax streets
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19

WHAT A GLASS OF WINE DID. II
is said that a glass of wine changed
the history Of France for quarter
OF a century. Louis Philippe, king
Of France, had a son, Duke of Or
leans, and heir to the throne, who
never drank only a certain number
OF glasses OF wine, because even
one more maze him intoxicated.
The day he left Paris TO join his
regiment he reakfasted with friends
and forgot to count the number Of
his glasses and took one more than
usual. AS he entered his carriage.
he stumbled, frightening the horses
and causing them to run. The Duke
with steady head, might have
leaped from the carriage safely, but
in the attempt his head struck the
pavement, and lie soon died. That
glass of wine overthrow the Orleans
rule, confiscated their property Ct
s1OO,O00,000, and sent the whole
family into exile. Had be never
taken the first glass he would have
avoided the fatal zone more,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19
Interesting TO smokers.

AS tie Times takes up the cudgel
eadily to correct abuses, may |, as
one Of the people fond Of good els
CARS, call your attention to the fol-
lowing habit imperilling health a
prominant physician told me lately
that from the practice OF cigar-mak-
ers wetting the wrapper with their
saliva and biting the end Of the ci.
gar into shape spread Of syphilitic
disease was taking place; that he
knew Of several cases. Somewhat
alarmed, | managed to visit mum
Der OF factories. Two thirds Of the
cigar-makers, | found, daub the
whole end of The cigar with their
saliva. Thinking that Cuban work
men might not do 1t, | visited places
where they wee employed, and
found that not only did they use
there saliva to make tie wrapper
sick, but that most OF them before
wrapping bit the end OF the cigar
into shale with their teeth. AS the
physician informs me that many
OF the cigar>nakers have sore
mouths from disease, it is a danger
Gus as we'll a beastly habit.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19

Mail train South bound connects at Charlottes-
vile, with the Ches, 4 Ohio r, X, East and west,
and at Gordensvile with Chea, & Ohio Bsilwsy
for Richmond. At Lynchburg t. with Norfolk and
Western X, r through Southwest virginia, 10
Nashville. New OrleSns, Memphis, Little ROck
and Texas and with Richmond and Allegheny
Railway for Lexington and Natural Bridge anc
at Danyilie with Richmond & Dsnyille Il, X, to
South ana Southwest.
Mail train North bound. connects at Lynch
burg with the II. 4 A. X. X. for Lexington and
Natural Bridge, and at Charlottesyiil with @. &
.. X. w. for staunton, Clifton Forge and inter
Express trains south bound connect at Char
lottesylle with Ches. & Ohio X. ". for the est
aud at Danyili with K. & ID. II. Il. for all pc nts
IN South, Southeast. Southwest and East.
RxpresS trains north bound connect At { har-
ottesyille with O. 4 o. r. ". for Ric bpond siaun-
ton, hit, sulphur, Charleston and Huntington
For Fairfax Z. II. daily connection at Fairfax
station,
Trains so, 81 and "a connect tc and from
YAkhENTON daily, and train 50 daily except
Sunday. to and from Warrentcn.
MIXED TRAIN leave Alexandra daily, except
sunday, 4 20 IN and 10 90 a. m ii 80 y. m, re
turning arrive at Alexandria W, 45 and 10 70
Franklin Division, daily, except Sunday. leave
Rocky Mount 80 q. NJ, arriving at Franklin
Junction II - a. m. Leave Franklin Junction
TOP. M. arrive 1T ROCKY Mount 10 90 p. m.
making close connection at Franklin Junction
with mail trains so and 81; also with local freight
trains to Lynchburg and Danylle.
For NANAsSAS DIVISION, daily, excep. Sun
day leave Washington IS a m aud Alexsndris
3 ~ a m arrive at StTasburg at 10 . N, con
Meeting with the Valley Road East and Veet, and
at River with s. V. K K. for Luray aud wayne9.
boro. Returning leave Strssburg w . m, srriy-
ing at Alexandra at ~ p N. and Washington
10 p. m.
MIXED TRAIN leaves Alexandria daily except
Sunday IS IN arriving at strasburg 8 81 % In
Return, leave Strasburg AZ g M arriving AT
Alexandria Is p N. Leave Manassas IL IS III.
daily except Sunday. arriving at strasburg 4 80 Z
m; returning, leave Strasburg % p N daily ex.
cept saturday, arriving at Manassas II IS a. m
For Middleourg, connection at Plains station,
For UpperN lille, regular connection at Delap.ane
Pullman Sleeping Cars between New orf, and
Montgom'y on mail trains, north aud south bound
without change, only one Change Of ears between
New York and New Orleans.
New Orleans Sleeping Cars leave Washington
80 a M, running through without change.
Pullman Sleeping Car, between Washington
and Augusta, Ga. wIthO 1t change, on 10 ~ o.
N. train, via Greensboro, Charlotte and Columbia
Solid trains with Pullman Palace Cars attached
VIM through between Washington and Louisville
ria stanton and " bite sulphur, daily without
change.
All trains make good connections, at Washing
| ton to and from North and west
Through tickets at lowest rates to all important
points il the United States.
]. 5. B. THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent
M. S. DUNN, Eng. and ~
oy. 22-tf.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19
They Stopped a Thief

William Garrison is an empl y
ee Of the oil works at Berg n
Point. jeremiah Hathaway OF
Pittsburg, friend Of his, is pay
ing him a visit. On Saturday night
they care to New York to slend
the evening with friend who lives
la Third avenue, near 10th street
lit was midnight when t+cy lei
lLeir friends house. They walked
down Third avenue. Wuen they
were Ietwecn 124th and 1850
streets a man came running around
the corner of the latter streets, ano
ran toward them at full speed. lie
wa9 halless. The next instant an
other man turned the corner OF the
street. He was evidently in e'ge
pursuit of fhe hatless man. Tor he
cried out.
stop bin Stop him! He's got
my pOcketbook? -,
Haison and Hathaway headed
off the flying man aud selz- d him
Tie pleaded with them to let him
20, declaring that his pursuer bad
robbed him Of his watch and was
chasing him to secure his pocket
book. That a man who had been
robbed Should be wildly filing,
with the robber in close persult,
seemed so unlikely a story to the
captors of the alleged robbed man.
and they held him until the pursuer
came up, painting from his 'un'
This man has got my pocket
bookp exclaimed the latter, Please
hold him until get it,
In spite OF the plo'ests OF the
hatless man and his emphatic dec
larations that tile other Lad rob-
bed him, the two captols held him
until the painting individual had ia
ken a wallet from one of his tIouss
ers poe kets. -.
Fiihere it is. you rascal said the
painting Individual, Gentleman, you
have done me great favor, and l
thank you. Now that l have my
property l am satisfied, You may
let the rascal CO. -,
The lenient gentleman wa'Sed
hurriedly down the avenue l0r
short distance. and then breaking
into a sharprun, disappeared.
The TWO friends released tie man
they had captured. Without a word
he started Oh a run after the man
who. had recovered tie wallet. Sup
posing that he intended TO make
another effort to secure the plumber
be had lost, Garrison and Hatha-
way ran attTer him to render an
aid that might be necessary to pre-
vent the robbery. When they eros
sed 123d street, they saw the man
who had recovered the wallet stand
ling under the gaslIght on the corn
er of 1920 street, His persuer
Joined him, and the two disappear
ed together in the cross street
Garrison and Hathaway thought
tbis was an exceedingly strange pro
ceeding. When they reached tue
stairs at the next elevated railway
station. and Garrison found that
his pOcketboOk containing $50 was
gone, and Hathaway discovered
his gold watch was missing, the
proceeding did not seem 50 strange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19

CURE FOR CHICKEN CnoLERA.-FOur
yelfs ago | lost 200 chickens by
cholera, and in trying almost ever
thing coull think of to care it at
lass tried white oak bark, which cured
altthat bad il. This spring my chick
ems commenced dying of the same
disease and l again stoppsl it with
IRE same rem;E Make strong
dec1ction of the bark. aud when cool
make dough of cOrnmeal ADD the tea
ard feed the fowls all they will eat fol
two DAYS, and I think no more will
be lost that are able to eat. l am uot
sure that this is certain rsmeday,
but from my experience with 1t l
thiuk it worth laying aud hope so'14
who have cholera among their f,Vls
will useit and report.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19

The following question is to lie
wrestled with by country debat>
ing society at its next session; If
the Mormon who has eight wives
buries one Of them, how much of a
widower does he become, if any?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19
1851.
Harper's Bazaar.
E.ILLUSTRATED,

Harper's Bazaar is at cnce the most brilliant
and useful Household Journal in existence. II lie
try. Its fashion plates are the newest aud most
stylish; and its partern supplements and economic
suggestions alone are worth many times the cost
OF subscription Its illustrations Of art needle
work are from the best sources. Its literary and
artistic merits are Of the highest order. It's
stories, poems, and essays are by the first Ameri-
can AID European authors. Its choice art picl
lures would Ill portfolios, and its humorous cut
are the most amusing to be found In any journas
Il America. a host Of brilliant novelties are
promised for 1854
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19

The Volumes Of the Bazaar begin with the first
Number for January Of each year. when no time
is mentioned, it will be understood tina. the sub
scriber wishes to commence with the Number
next after the receipt Of order.
The las -Four Annual Volumes OF Harper's
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vided the freight does not exceed one dollar per
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Remittanee6 should be made by Post-Ofhce
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Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement t
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19

When putting glycerine on chap
ned hands first wash them thorough
~ in soap and water, and when
not quite dry rub in the glycerlne
This process will be found much
better than the old one
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-19
1854
HARPER MAGAZINE.
ILLUS TRATE.

Harper's Magazine begins IT, slxty.eiehth 70
nnie with the Dec mber Number. ia Is the most
popular Illustrated pei iOdcai IN America and
England, always fully abreast Of the times IN it's
treatment Of sub ecs of current social and Indus
trial interest, and always advancing its standard
Of literary, artistic, aud mechanical exec. .ence.
Amopgiis attractions for 1884 are new serial
novel by William Black, illustrated by Abbey; =
rev novel BY z p. Roe Illustrated by GiI2on and
Dielman; descriptive Illustrated papers ~ Gee.
II. BOughton, Frank d. Millet, n. Farnhams
and others; impor tant histol icsl and geographic
papers; short stories by W. d. oweils, Charles
keade, &c.