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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.--The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Char
ottesvlle and Rapidau Railroad Co, was
held at the general Office Of the '. NJ. Rail
way Co., this morning, when Col. l.. W. Reid
president, J. s. B. Thompson, secretary, end
all the other officers were reelected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

THE C. s o. CANAL.-The Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal directors, who were in ses
sion at Annapolis. have adjourned over un,
til o'clock Monday morning, when they
will meet to adopt the presidents report to
be submitted to the meeting of the stock
holders Of the canal, which also takes place
on Monday at the executive chamber, and
over which Gov. McLane will preside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

GOOD TEMPLARs.-At the Grand Lodge
of Good Templars of Virginia, which has
been in session in Harrsonburg this week
w. A. Rucker, of Fauquier ]. R. Miller
of Pulaski, and Mrs. S. E. Barley, OF this
county, with Mr.. H. NJ. Foltz, of this city
among the alternates were elected repre-
sentatives to the Right Worthy Grand
Lodge of the World, which meets at Toron'
to. Canada, in Nav next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

The MINERS WAGRs.-The coal compa-
MES of Baltimore, who operate mines in the
Cum blerland region, who have received CO.
pies Of the action of the Knights of Labor,
signed by p A. Grove, of Pekip, say they
will take no notice oft. Aspecial dispatch
from Cumberland last night says: Much
anxiety is manifested in regard to the action
of the cosl companies, in reply to the otter
of arbitration from the Knights of Labor.
It is thought that the companies will take
no notice of the manifesto, as it comes from
Knights of Labor, and not simply from a
committee of miners. 1t is also thought
that if Cleartield reduces to thirty cents,
Cumberland operators will Immediately fol-
low suit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
NOR SALE Or RENT.

EOR SALE Ok KENT.
The STEAM FLOUR MILL, known as "Wheat's
Mill" and at present occupied by Messrs. D. 6.
Watkins & Co. The mill is located on Union
street, between Queen and Princess streets, with
the Va Midland Hallway in front, and Potomac
river on side and rear. 1t has two Run Of Burrs,
with capacity for grinding about 45O bushels OF
corn per day, and is in complete running oraer
Possession given on 1st December. For particu-
la nj Tn Is. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

HOTEL ARRIvALs-Braddnrk House.
C. r. Hatton, Staunton J. F. P. Kite, Fir-
GINA: ]. H. Downman, Baltimore; 5.
Buchanan, Marion, Va; Jas: E. Neal, Phil
a,lelphia W. P. Herbert, Edward Herbert,
R. B. Herbert and w. F. Aud, Fauquier CO.;
Chas. Caldwell, Warrenton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

| Better Late Than Never-We have just sue
ceedcd in closing out manufacturers entire
sample lot Of Childrens, Misses and Ladies' New
| markets, Russian Circulars, Jackets and Dolman
at % per cent less than previous prices and IN
vite one and all to give us a call.
/. EICHBERG & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-Noah Gcisling was
taken To the station house this afternoon in all
unconscious condition, he having swallowed th"
contents OF ten cent phial of laudanum, and no"
lies in precarious condition. note found on
his person stated that if he died he wanted to b,
taken to the country aud be buried on the east
side Of large oak tree by the side of Mr.. Beach,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

Just in time-Our offer has been accepted, and
we can now sell the cheapest Garments for
Misses. Ladies' aud Children in Cloaks of all styles
and size, that ever were offered before in Alexan-
dria or vicinity. l. E1CdBERt q CO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Ngs YoRk, Nov. 2o.-11 a. m.-Stocks were
dull and firm this morning. Tho Changers and
Now York Central were strong and sdcanced 3
to . per cent. while Lake Shore and Union Pa
ciic were inclined to hs weak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

BALTIMORE, Nov. 29.-va, det"d =; csnsri.
lated IS: do I'd series =; past duo coupons 50
new 10 IFS 32'4: new IS 52.n bid To day.
Cotton steady; ,nid1ling 1Otla1Oas Flour
steady and quiet. Wheat-SoutherE steady and
quiet; Western steady Southern red S2as4: do
t,nbrr 90a92; No 1 Maryland S9a63t.; No .
Western winter red spot 1878 asked December
7y,aaSO; January 81 1aaS17s February S3@sa
49,. Corn steady and quiet; Southern white
4lai5: do yellow 45al6; Western mixed spot
45aIa461s, new; year 453s Il -: JANUARY dts
ada. Oats dull Southern and Pennsylvania
32a34; Western white 32a33; do mixed 3Oa3 |.
Rye quiet at 62sp5. Whiskey steady at 81 1SG
119 Other art cies unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

STATE TAxEs.-The Treasurer must, under the
law, enforce the payment of State Taxes unpaid
after December LIST, 80 it is every tax payers ad-
vantage TO save the per cent. penalty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

To TAX PAyERs-A saving of five per cent
can be made upon all State tax bills due for
1884 if paid by December 1st. On the I'd day OF
| December five per cent. will be added. nov2S-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

ALhx,HpRIa MArKET. Move .nber 90 .~flour
is ,iaict .ith light transactions aud sales are
mostly confined t. high grades Wheat ssteady;
the offerings to day small and OF fair to good
quality, hut little prime milling is found among
the eccipts. hence the wade range in prices;
Coz bushels were sold OH change at - for ga Il
Fullz; &c 10 81 Tor mixed, aud 90 to - for dam
aged 10 lorsherry WAS offered. Corn is easy
and dull new white ard yellow 46a47. Rye
and Dat, are firm ror! is dull and lower Other
produce urcnanrei.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

schr Henry Culver from Georgetown at Bos
ton 2Sth.
Schr Pcnob:cot, FROM Gcoi gctown, at Bangor
2Sth..
Schr Lizzie Morse cleared at jacksonville. fol
WASHINGTON 2Sth.
schr August Flower, from Washington, at Phil
adelphia 2Sth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

Observation-Disclosures reinforcement of 2oC
strong 1O-4 double-width Blankets, worth OF
for 99c only at Schwarzs Dry Goods store, IL:
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

CAED.
/ have opened an office at No. $50 King
street, where | will be pleased to seq my
friends aud all who are need OF my professional
services in DENTISTRY in all its branches. Es-
traction Of Teeth at all hours Terms moderate
aud satisfaction guaranteed.
uoy29 CHARLES D1EDEL, DDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

11- r. E. LEE CAMP CoSFED ERATE VETERANS
A regular meeting OF tbs camp will be held at
their room on Monday evening, DecembcY lst Mt
o'clock.
nov29-2t EDGAR WAKEFIELD. Atiutant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

HoP.-The first hop given this season by
the FRIDAY Club" last night at McBurney's
Hall was most brilliant affair. Not"lV1'
standing the storm the attendance was goo9'
though nothing like so large az anticipated.
Several lovely debutantes eracea Inc &C.
casion. and many of the costumes worn by
The Young ladies were perfectly lovely while
it was generally conceded by those present
that in proportion to numbers it would be
extremely difficult in any city to find so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

MARRIAGE.-Mr. ]. NJ. Treakle, sheriff
of King George, and Miss Eva NJ. Rice, OF
the same county, were united in matrimony
in Potomac Church, on Wednesday, the
10th instant, by Rev. James C. Kirk, in the
presence of large number of the friends
aud relatives of the contracting parties.
The bride was attired in full suit of garnet
velvet. The newly married pair were the
recipients of numerous presents, both orna-
mental and useful. A few days after the
ceremony, the happy couple started on
bridal tour, visiting Baltimore, Washington,
and this city, arriving here yesterday and
spending the night with relatives. They
returned TO their home, in King George
county. to day. Messrs. James and L. Bill
ling 8 ey DR.. Sydmore Massey and Mr. Philip
Rice, (brother of the bride) acted as ushers
ut the marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

STATE TAXES 1s94.-Pay your State tax and
save five per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list Of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Virginia, postofice Nov. 29.
Persons calling for letters Will say they are adVer'
tised and give the date of the list.
IF not called for within thirty days they will be
sent to the dead-letter office. in Washington.
Beavers Mrs Washington Sullivan, Captain
Buster, Mrs Auna Sherwood, Mrs Josephine
Rsker. Nm Slaughter DR. NJ
Ri.ir Oliver Smith, Malinda
Rirckett. RA Spencc, Miss Susan
Collins. ct Taylor, Valentine
Carroll. Mrs Maria Thornton. Mrs Mary
Daniels. 1T Turner, J Flank
Davis Henry Wrinard. Mrs Mary
Harris Mrs Margaret Weed, john
Ennr JnhuS Wheatly, W
E;nys,ar Miss Wilson. Miss Lula
Leonard. Mrs Mamie White, Mrs henrS
Miller, Mrs Henrietta Walton, B9rl
Moxley, Mrs Julia Williams, Franz
Payne, Mrs Imogen 1ullp
Pratt Charley Young, Mrs Ann
Price, Mrs. n Young, refer
Swift, Daniel
1t D. A. WINDSOR. Postmaster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

new YORK, Nov 29.--Siocks strong Money Ia
2. Cotton quiet; npl.nds 10 40; Orleans
10 11-l6. Flour dull and heavy. Wheat lower.
Corn better and quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

Children's and Misses Newmarket9-Just re-
ceiyed 200 OF them at from 81 SO to $40.
I. EICHBERG & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

STATE TAxEs.-Five per cent will be added to
| all bills unpaid December LIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

NTOLEN.-A BROWN MARE, of medium size
y was stolen from tho subscriber at Fairfax c;
IT., on Saturday night, November 18th. She will
be 5 years old in May, is rubbed slightly by
harness on right side; black name, legs and tail
name incllued to lay on left side, and had olina
wagon bridal aud citizens saddle with very in
different stir.up feathers, red plush saddle blank
et Will give $25 reward for her recovery or
information leading to the same.
noy26-3uS w II. FOX, Fairfax c. H, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
AlfsaEdgga nazetig.
SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER /"
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States, slightly
cider fair weather, northwest to southwest
winds becoming variable, higher barometer.
colder. fair weather will prevail to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

Coughs, Colds and Sore-Throat yield
readily to B. H. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29

many beautiful women. Mr.. R. E. Janney,
manager of this hop, deserves great credit
for his untiring and successful efforts TO
make every one have pleasant time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
OFFICE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
1 COMPANY

Alexandria, Va, November "a, 1884.
NOTICE.
Pursuant 10 th" 1st by. law Of the company, the
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
ERS OF THE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAIL.
WAY COMPANY will be held at the General
Office of the comrauy,in Alexandria,Va on WE'D,
NESDAY, the Eth day OF December, 1854, at II
o'clock u.
The transfer books will be closed from the lst
rroximo until the adjournment of the above
meeting.
nov24-Wtd l.. w. held, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrived-Boats II Hall, " B Lloyd and S
Henry, to American Coal Co; K NJ Young, NJ L
Miller and Ida, to NJ Hamilton & Co; Cum.
herland and Little Rob, to A IL Brandt; j W
Guuard, to Mayfeld s. Hieston.
Dcpar ed-Boats NJ E Hall, w Lloyd, Hon.
~, b NJ Young NJ L Mills, Ida, Cumberland
Little Rob and L " Guinard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-29
MARINE NEWS
Si.hcE

PORTOFALEXANDRIA NOVEMBER % ] 1884
sun rises ......... 6 SO Sur SITS. ......... 4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
NOVELTY IN ANGLING,

Mr.. Wisner tells the following fish
story that is worthy of reproduction ::
1T has often been said that it is pos
Sible to catch trout in the Yellowstone
lake and cook them in q boiling spring
close behind the angler, without taking
them off the hook. Tho assertion seems
incredible and it il generally doubted.
But this extraordinary feat may certain
Iy he accomplished, not only at the
Yellowstone lake, but also on the
Gardiner river, below the Mammoth
springs. The writer performed it at
the latter place, in the presence of nine
witnesses, ut point not far from de-
serted cabin mt the foot of the long
scric. of terraces.
Selecting likely pool of the ice-cold
stream, with a boiling spring fifteen
feet distant from tho bank. he stood
upon n projecting rock and made cast.
His flies soon tempted trout to his
doom. The fish was small enough to
he lifted out of tho water without tho
aid of landing-nct, and it was quite
easy to drop him into the lmbblfng hot
spring behind His life must have been
extinguishcd instantly. This procedure
was repeated several times, and each of
the spectators who had purposely as
sembled to tcst the truth of the strange
assertion, partook of the fish thus
caught and boiled. 1t required from
three to five minutes to thoroughly
cook the victims of the experiment, and
it was. the general verdict that they
only needed little salt to make them
quite palatable."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
Flats In Gotham.

There h,s racly Hen n busier time among
builders In New York than the present. The
statistics IL building operations from January
l to September ! show an outlay Of over
tlt.1U, tsDon new structures Of various kinds.
First class buildings, including large business
houses, absorbed &l2,GEOO. Tho outlay
upon flats WAS Gloss on $l0,0OO,OOO On
t.ncn,.nts AMI tenement stores it was s., go, =
OUo II was thought few years ago that tho
fiat craz, had becn oversione, hut that seems
Ia have hen mistake The $1,000, 900 ale
really put into 1t this year is mostly for very
large flats. such as accommodate dozen toa
scorc Of families each, very high buildings
chi ny, which dwarf and generally darken
all their surroundings.
The first flats put up in New York were
four stories high. After while the height
was Increased " six stories Then, as elevat-
ON came into rlSe one or two more stories
were added. When eight-story buildings
were put up IL was thought that the limit as
a. height hal issn ~ h Il. But the upward
tsnslency kept I'm. The buildings Of eight
storirs we're followed by ones Of nine stories,
AMI thr9 in turn by ten-story buildings,
which l"okci simply titanic. But the ad-
vanc skyward lid not stop there. Eleven
story buildings cams next, and now hear
there al" some prUligious piles projected
which shall le twelve aiid thirteen stories.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
A Trick or Tom Corwin's.

Inter Ocean "Curl,stone Crayons"
"That getting into wagon reminded
me" said an ex-Buckeye, "Of trick of
Tom Corwin's. He hung back, you
know, when the Republican party was
formed, and kicked in the traces for
two or three years after the Fremont
campaign. Then he was put forward
for congress in his old district, and of
course went on the stump. At his first
meeting, however, the working Repub-
licans were q little cool. Tho great
orator of 1910 came on the grounds
and there wasn't cheer. This wOald
never do, 80 Corwin resorted to a little
bit of strategy. Making an excuse that
the speakers stand wasn't shaded well,
lie said: Here, boys, run that wagon
in here, knock ont the end gate, and
boost me in. That will seem like old
times Fifty gray-haired men jumped
to their feet on the instant. They ran
that wagon to the appointed place with
a chorus of whoops. they put Corwin in
and gave him round of cheers, and the
ice was broken and the flood came"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
For LOVE or Il little CHILD.

In pottery factory here there is a
workman who hnl one small invalid
child at home. He wrought Mt his
trade with exemplary fidelity, being al
ways in the shop with the opening of
the day. lie managed, however, to
bear each evening to the bedside of his
''wec lad.' as he called him, flower,
hit of ribbon, or IL fragment of crimson
glass indeed, anything that would lie
ont on the white counterpane and give
color to the room. He was quiet,
unscntimcntal man, hut never went
home at night without something that
would make the wan face light up with
joy mt his return. He never said to
living soul that he loved that boy so
much. Still he went on patiently low
ing him. And by and by he moved
that whole shop into positively real,
but unconscious, fellowship with him
The workmen made curious little jars
and cups upon their wheels, and painted
diminutive pictures down their sides be-
fore they stuck them in the corners of
the kiln at Turning time. One brought
some fruit in the bulge of his apron,
and another engravings in rude scrap
book. Not ono of them whispered O
word, for this solemn thing was not to
be talked about. They put them in
the cid mans hat, where he found
them, so he unde stood all about it.
and, believe it or not, cynics, as you
will, but it is fact, that the entire pot
terry full Of men, Of rather coarse fibre
by nature, grew quiet as the months
lrifted, becoming gentle and kind, and
some dropped swearing as the weary
look on the patient fellow workers face
told them beyond mistake that the in
evitable shadow was drawing nearer.
Every day now some one did piece of
work for him and put it on the sanded
plank to dry 80 that he could come
later and go earlier. So, when tho bell
tolled, and the little coffin came out of
the lowly door, right around the corner,
out of sight, there stood 100 stalwart
workingInen from the pottery with their
clean clothes on, most of whom gave
half days time for the privilege of
taking part in the simple procession, and
following TO its grave that small burden
of child which probably not one had
ever seen
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
Phil Shcrilan-s speech Making.


An intimate friend of Gen. Phil
Sheridan related this int resting story
of tho gallant soldier: Sheridan, a
charming conversationalist. can't make
o speech if he tries to look about his
audience. l remember an occasion
where he was called ont, and it was
not altogether unexpected, either He
stool up and fixing his eyes on one
man in the audience addressed him.
He never made n break. and he never
saw anybody before him except that
one man. He made the speech in his
conversational tone, and it was so easy
and graceful TINT it captured. But he
couldn't divest himself of that and
don't you know which is so habitual
with him. by the way, he has certain
profanity which is of such y quiet order
that ono accustomed to his society
finally forgets it. Ho runs this in
without any motive or feeling or
emphasis. and when heard him making
that speech, and saw him pick out one
man in the audience to address.
almost sluddered at times lest he
should, forgetting where he was, inter
lard one of those quiet - - to
which he is SO accustomed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
q. ~ Currency Paper.

The paper ON which Unitel States cur
rcnry IL printni Is manufactured ut Dalton,
Mas. Eight.sn ar twenty treasury girls,
who earn 81 day, count the sheets, examin-
ing each ons cIo~ely AMI rejecting all imIer-
feet ones. An automatic register at the end
of the machine registers every sheet as it Is
cut oil and laid down. Tho register man
takes them away IN even hundreds. and they
arc immediately counted in the drying room.
In all the varions PROGRESSES Of finishing every
sheet l. counted, AMI they are again counted
on their receipt at the treasury department
In Washington. The great protection Of the
government against counterfeiting lies in the
IaIar here made. The distinctive feature Is
the introduction of silk threads into the body
~ tho paper while it is in the process of
manufacture. They are introduced while
the Ialsr Is In tho pulp, and are carried
along with IL to the end Of the machine,
whcrc II IL delivered as actual paper. This
lns lrrn moro fatal than anything else 10 the
professional counterfeiters.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
PROGRESS AND THE RED NAM

Now and then, too, group of Indians
boarded the cars, grotesque in the
ragged garb of civilization. One of
these coppcry brethren was sight
which incarnated in one spectacle tho
decline and fall of the red man. The
crested plumes of the Indian of romance
were superseded by torn soft hat, tho
castaway relic of somo backwoods
camp, hanging in picturesque tatters
athwart his coarse hair and projecting
check bones. The war paint of tradi-
ton had been supplanted by a coarse
shirt and by faint mementoes of panta-
looms, from which oil semblance of
original color had faded away into the
dingy hue of the dried leaf of his native
woods. In place of moccasins were q
pair of blunt angular boots. and to
crown all, onr noble red friend was
radically drunk. A lurch of the train
deposited him in heap of imbecility
on tho floor between two of the seats,
whence he gazed upward with stoical
expression OF woe irresistibly comic.
With the coming of the conductor
progress and the red man met in the
old irrepressible conflict and with the
familiar result. Tho red man had no
money for his fare, and tho conductor
summarily settled the Indian question
by roughly dropping his passenger at q
convenient station, amid volumes Of
profanity of distinctly civilized type.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-01-25
krarrtty Of lBecnwnx.

"Do you know whcrs can get some bees.
wax r. inluird wholesale druggist of an In
tlianaJnlis rportcr The scribe didn't know.
al want genuine wax suitable for pharinaceu-
teal PURPOSES Honey is plenty and cheap,
never cheaper than now. Honey men now
pour out the mcllifiuous product and put back
the comb. Then there is IA practice Of max
ing nrt,ii,ial comb ont of parafilne. which is
growing into favor. This saves the bees the
iah.r of making comb, and they put in all
their tim, in making honey. They don't
have b. 60 "nt and roam around, hunting vi
flowers, either. us the practice is now 70 feed
them ~, gluc,sc As the yield OF wax is light
th.rr ar. n number If sophistications. japan
wax Is thr chi.'f "f these. II is white in colol
and vegetable product"