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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. D. n Wells, Of Herndon, had val
liable mare gored to death by d bull yeSter-
day.
The new brick store of Mr.. Oliver Pull
man, on West Franklin street, was topped
of" yesterday.
Morton Washington, a well-known colored
shoemaker of this city, died suddenly at his
home, on Queen street, last night
The Lynchburg Fair, to which we &C.
knowledged the receipt Of an invitation,
will begin on the l4Lh prOximo and continue
four days.
Mr.. Isaac Schwarz has purchased the store
on King street, now occupied by him, and
will make extensive improvements to the
property.
The flags on the transfer tug Beaverton
were flying at half mast to day on account
of the death of Mr.. J. w. Garrett, President
of the B. & o. K. R.
Mr.. Orlando Wood has returned from
Wheeling and reports that the democrats Of
West Virginia are confident of carrying that
State next November.
Col. G. J. Foreacre, general manager Of
the Baltimore and Ohios Trans. Ohio Rail-
road Divisions, whose critical illness has
been reported, is now rapidly improving
The directors Of the c. & o. Canal met in
Baltimore yesterday, but owing to the sick
ness and consequent absence of the presi-
dent, only routine business was transacted.
A game of base ball this morning between
the St. Johns Cadets third nine and the
first nine Of Potomac Academy resulted in
a victory for the Cadets by score OF to 2.
1t is reported by persons from the neigh
borhood, who were in the city this morning,
that the body Of an unknown white man
was found near Dranesville, in Fairfax
county, yesterday, which bore marks OF foul
play.
The Manassas Gdzette learns that Capt.
Thorpe, of Gainesville, collected in this city
on Thursday S45 to aid in the completion of
the Haymarket Episcopal Church. The
church is a pretty one and the vestry, CT
which Capt Thorpe is g member, proposes
to make it the finest in the county.
Messrs. Bancroft and Redd, two expert
checker players, and members of the Wash
ington Chess and Checker Club, visited
this city Thursday evening and contested
several games with members of the Alex
andria Chess and Checker Club, with the
following result: Barcreft and Redd 4,
Alexandria t, drawn |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

IL is well worth visit to Amos b Stay.
makers to SEQ the new and beautiful as.
sortment of goods that he is now opening
His long experience in the business enables
him To pet the best goods at the lowest pri-
ces, aud as he purchases his goods for cash
in all he large importing cities, he is pre-
pared to offer great bargains to his friend:
and the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

The CITY SCHOOL BOARD, at its meeting
last nj ght, refused by vote Of six to four
to offer 5000 for the Friends Meeting
House and decided to contract with Mr..
Gibson for the erection of n new building
on the Howell lot, TO cost $3.50, exclusive
Of the furnishing of four of the rooms. New
desks for Washington School No. were or
dered and several bills were authorized to
lie paid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

FIRE ALARM-The alarm of fire this af:
ternoon at about twenty minutes to two
o'clock was caused by the burning of a
chimney of the residence of Mr.. Clinton
Smoot, on Washington street, between Glib
bon and Franklin. No damage was done
the house, and the services of the fire de-
partment, which was quickly on the spot
were not called into requislion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was clear
and cool with one prisoner and three dodgers
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Frank Morris, arrested by officers Grady
and Bremen, for being drunk and disorder
ly, was fined IS.
Pat Magnes, for disorderly conduct in the
market was reprimanded.
Fielding Dobson, for the same offence wa:
reprmanded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

HOTEL ARRIvALs-Braddo House, Sept.
2I.-Frederick Hunter, w. E. Benham, D. E.
Standiford, and w. NJ. Mitchell. Baltimore; J. L.
Kathan jr., Philadelphia r. A. Coghll. Amherst;
Mrs Fleming anG child. Fredericksburg; Tyson
Janney, Occoquan, Va; G. w. Potts, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

For the Middle Atlantic States, fair in the
southern part, partly cloudy weather aud local
lains in the northern part, southerly winds,
stationary temperature. For Sunday partly
cloudy weather and local rains are indicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

INSPECTION OF THE MILITARY.-Adju-
tant, General Mcdonald will soon issue an
order directing the various regiments IN the
State to prepare for the presence OF Colonel
Stern, Inspector-General of the forces OF
Virginia, about the 1st of October. At that
time Colonel Stern will be at Staunton and
inspect the Second regiment, Colonel Bum
gardner commanding. Later on the Third
regiment, to which the Alexandria Light
Infantry belongs, will be visited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

AN UNLUCKY LOAD OF OYsTERs.-An
item in Yesterdays GAZETTE stated that a
small sloop loaded with oysters had struck
on the submerged piles at the outlet lock OF
the Alexandria Canal and had hole stove
in her bottom. So badly was the boat in
ured that it was found necessary to trans
fer the cargo to another sloop for the pur-
pose of having the same transported to
Washington. But, strange to say, the boat
which had relieved the sunken craft of it's
burden, before arriving at its destination,
also struck submerged post from the effects
of which it, too, sunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

COUNTY CLEVELAND CLUB.-The Cleve.
land and Hendricks club Of the county at
its last meeting appointed the following
named gentlemen as its executive commit
tee: Robt. r. Veitch, VIM. Ball. and w. I.
Burrows, of Arlington district; +. 4. Wind,
sor. Geo. W. Salisbury, and E. I. Sisson, OF
Jefferson district; and Robert Walker, W.
N. Febrey and George Donaldson, of Wash
ington district. The club holds regular
meetings every Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

FUNERAL.-The remains of the late MIR.
Henry B. Wilmington were inferred this
morning in the NJ. ?. Church cemetery, aud
were escorted to their last resting place by
a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and
friends. Rev. Mr.. Dinwiddie ofticiated, and
in the course of his remarks paid just and
fitting tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased. The pail bearers were Messrs. II.
L. Carne, Lewis Mckenzie, J. Roxbury,
Geo. Wise, J. w. Green and F. l.. Brockett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

Raspberries (the second crop were offer
ed for sale in the market this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27
FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE.

ga FOR RENT-The sTOREHOUsE, formerly
Ei;:I occupied by Mclean & Uhler, No. rs King
street Also STORE No. 92 King st. Apply to
dec14-eotf w. B. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27
BOARDING.

NGISS N. B. MARYE, who has recently taken
IYl the house on Prince street, near the corner
of Pitt. desires to take BOARDERS, BOTH WITH
AND WITHOUT LODGING. Large, airy rooms
and good table. selo wv"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

FIRE.-The alarm of fire about half past
two o'clock this morning was caused by the
bu ming of the small two-s:ory frame build
ing near the canal basin, owned and occu'
pied by Mr.. William Duncan, togeth
er with all the furniture, clothing, a
watch and some money, &C.. Owing to
the lateness of the hour and the distance
from the centre of the city, the fire had
gained considerable Roadway before the ar
rival of The engines, which, however, re-
sponded very promptly. The house wos
insured for $500 in companies for Whit b
Messrs. Janney & Warfeld are the Alexar-
dra agents. After the flames had been ex-
tiusnished y water battle between some
members of the Columbia and Hydraulion
companies took place, in which the latter
company, being stationed at the canal, and
having all the water they wanted, found
they had good thing and played it for all
it was worth. The driver of the Columbia
engine was reported for rapid driving, but
it is thought that no action will be taken in
the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

Al RARE CHANCE FOR BUSINESS.
I$;; For sale or rent STORE HOUSE and Dwell
LING at Mines, Page county, Va, with small
stock of goods, where cash business of $4,000
a year can be done; also BRICK MANSION and
STORE HOUSE and LOT at Hope Mills; the
best country stands in the county on reasonable
terms; good reasons for selling For particulars
address VOLNEY PURSELL, Mines, Page conn
~ va sep26-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

this morning. His death was caused from
exhaustion consequent upon the great loss
of blood. A gentlem IN from this city who
was in Washington last nigh, and who ar
rived at the scene of the murder few min
utes after its occurrence, says the pool OF
gore which had run from the wounded man
and clothed on the pavement was sickening
to behold, and caused many to presage Nc
Mahon'S eventual death. Hough was Civ.
en- preliminary examination to day and
committed to Jail, previous to which he vas
compelled to sit for his picture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

10. FOR SALE-The comfortable THREE
E;5 STORY FRAME DWELLING, on the north
west corner of Duke and Leo Streets owned and
occupied by Mrs John Craven. sep26-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

Office TO BUILD ERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

n=. FOR RENT-The comfortable THREE
N$i STORY BRICK HOUSE No 35 Cameron
street, now occupied By C. w. Ridley, esq.
aug2S-tf ]. III. D. SMOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

E5=i - ~, ononr
southwest corner of Wolfe and Royal streets
is offered for sale or rent. Possession given at
once. Apply to POWERS & WHITE,
sep12-tf No. Is King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

ONE FINE LARGE STORE corner of Duke
and Fairfax street, adjoining one small store and
dwelling IA Fairfax street.
ONE THREE-STORY DWELLING, with all
modern improvemenst,and IA rooms. with gas and
water, hot and cold water, bath room and bath
tub large yard stable aud loft, and carriage house,
together with two other outbuildings. For par
ticulars, apply at "a S. Fairfax street. sep1G-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-27

Office with S. Ferguson Beach. scp27- IL
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
A NICE" FERSON.

Here is Sidney Smiths definition OF
Q nice person:
Don't call me nice, Mr.. Sydney"
said s young girl wG0 overheard that
gentleman speak OF her 30 q mice
person" People only say that when
they can say nothing lse."
why, have you reelected what nice
person means ~
mo, Mr.. Sidney" said she, laughing,
'but don't like H.
"Well, give me pen and ink, and l
will show you"
"a nice person is neither too tall nor
too short, looks clean and cheerful, has
no prominent feature, makes no dlth-
cultIes, is never misplaced, sits bObkin,
is never fOOlishly atlrORted, and Is void
of affections
"a nice person helps you well at dim
neT, understands you, is always CRATE
fully received by young and old, Wing
and Tory, grave and gay"
There is something in the very air
OF u nice person which inspires you
with confidence; makes you talk, aud
talk without fear Of maliaiouS misrepre-
SentatiOn. You feel that you are repos-
ing upon nature which God has made
hind, and created for the benefit and
happiness of society. 1t has the effect
upon the mind which soft sir and a fine
climate has upon the body"
"A nice person il clear Of little trump
cry passions, acknowledges superiority,
delights in talent, shelters humility,
pardons adversely, fOrgives deficiency,
respects all mems rights, never stops the
bottle, is never long and never wrong,
always knows the day Of the month,
the name Of everybody at table and
never gives pain to any human being"
sit anything is wanted at 8 party,
nice person is the first thought Of; when
the child is christened, when the
daughter is married-all the jnys of life
are communicated to nice people; the
hand of the dying man Is always held
cut to a nice person"
"a nice person never knocks over the
wine or melted butter; does not tread
upon the dogs foot, or modest the family
cat, eats soup without noise, laughs
in the right place, and has wstchtul
and attentive eye"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
PuNSIERS' PICNIC.

The disease of the meter gas trick
fever. B. c. 752.
Noah was the first person who put up
something for rainy dsy.-Hsm's Hi
larity.
The fact that this is leap year will per-
baps account fer the weather being so
sIriDgy.-Yonkers Statesman.
The girl who doesn't glaze her front
bair and forehead with bandoline should
he praised for her gumshun.-Hotel
Mail.
The best preserves are said to come
from France; but this caunot be true.
We often hear Of "a perfect jam" in the
United Ststes.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
A conductor on the Union railway
used to pass his mother free, but he wSs
discharged from service, and his young
brother asks: "Who will car fare mother
w."-Boston Post.
A contest between 40 dentists as to
which Of the two could take out the
most teeth in given time resulted, as
was expected, in draw.-Somerville
Journal.
A prominent Californian temperance
lecturer, Mr.. w. G. Belts, has just mar
ried Miss Seager. He never drinks
behind the bar. But he has taken q
mild Seagar.-Rochester Post Express.
"My dear" said the Professor Of Nat
ural History to his scholar with the new
sacque, "do you know to what animal
you are debtor for that costly gar
ment?n "Yes, sir" she replied; "a seal
was my preferred creditor. "-Rochester
Post Express.
Rayne, who Is going to become the
husband of an actress, Is said to be q
shall fellow" etc. A Lstta misty puns
might be introduced here, but it's snow
use. These are enough to cause the
reader to exclaim: "Thunder and light
ming, give us q restW-Norristown Her
aid.
The energy OF electricity Is measured
by the "ohm" and the "volt." There Is
good reason, therefore, for 3 woman's
sbrieking "Ohm, myl" when she sees
fash oflightning. Also forsome things
being shocking because they are re'volt'
ing.SPittsburgh Chronicle, Telegraph
It was only pan which parted them
but 1t was punishment enough for him
She had been teasing him in her nsrR5
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
THE HOUSE AND 7M.
Hints which May Often Pay For Close
Reading and Remembering.

Hints which May Often Pay For Close
Reading and Remembering.
Ammonia and hot water will clean
sponges.
For labels on tin cans, put spoonful
Of sugar in each pint Of paste.
To remove white stains on zinc, rub
with flannel dipped in kerosene.
Mix about one third wheat middlings
or shorts with buckwheat flour, and
stir with one third bu.termilk,
Fleas are difficult to manage where
dogs are kept, unless these are kept
free from the pests by means of caroolic
washes.
Now is the time to get the seeds
ready for spring the roads are good and
time is more plenty than it will be be
again this year.
Three applications OF yaseline will
cure the worst case OF ehil6lains. For
ordinary cases one or two applications
will be sufficient.
TO clean a Gecanter, break raw egg
shells in small pieces, put them into
the decnuter, add a little water and
ammOIia, and shake well.
A thorough washing with carbolic
soap and rubbing every JOINT and crack
in woodwork and bed with crude Pc
troleum will Danish bedbugs, for a GER
tainty.
For felon, take equal parts Of gum
canphOr, gum opium, CASTLE soap, and
brown sugar; wet to d paste with spirits
of turpentine. Prepare il, and appi y q
thick plaster of 1t.
Rub frosted feet with kerosene every
night. Use plenty Of it and sit IN front
of moderate fire while applying it.
Three or four applications should COM
plete the cure.
For quick relief in Group, rub the
chest and back Of the neck down be-
tween tue shoulders we'll with soft
grease, chicken grease, or lard. Heat
II thoroughly by the fire aHd cover
well.
For a sIrain battle with arnica diluted
with water, and bandage with soft fan
mel nIoistened with the same. A sprain-
I'd wrist thus treated will grow well and
strong in few days.
1t is not a good plan to sow seed that
has been raised upon the farm where
sown for many years IN succession. 1t
will certainly deteriorate more or less
in quality and quantity Of yield.
In exchanging seed grain, great care
>Lould be exercised that no weed seeds
he included IN the "swap." Trade only
with neat, clean, honest farmers, and
teen you will be sure of getting only
what you bargain for.
The early Ohio potato is perhaps as
carly as any other. But it does not
Weld well with LIZ unlesgs planted in a
Jich, sandy, or grsveliy loan. The
tops ere always small; the tubers form
closely together, aud the seed pieces
therefore may be planted very close to-
esther say one foot apart in drills two
feet apart.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
BELLIES WHO BITE THEIR UPS.

"At all gatherings In the city the most
startling thing TO one Of the masculine
gender" said visitor to st. Louis, sis
the appearance Of the neither lip OF the
bellies OF st. Louis. On four out Of five
the tndentations Of their teeth are per
eepuble, having callous spots not unlike
those on the hands Of those engaged In
manual labor, and detracting material
ly nom the beauty Of the face aud the
htxtbiity Of the mouth" On inquiry
by st. Louis reporter as to the reason
OF this, OF one of the young ladies with
whom the gentleman relating the incl
dent was well acquainted, 1t was learu-
ed that the ladies bite their lips for the
purpose of causing the crimson blood to
rush forward as soon as the pressure Of
the teeth was removed, thereby giving
TIE roseate hue OF their brunette sisters
OF Southern climCs. Soon it becomes a
permanent habit, and leaves unsigbtly
tndentatiOns surrounded by q rim Of
callOus flesh, aud marring their appear
aLce. 1t taking trip on the Olive
street line il was observed tina. out %
eleven lady passengers seven were bit.
ing their lips, and all had the unsightly
spot referred to.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
THE Tolls OF SOCIETY WOMEN.

A New York correspondent writes:
The pace ST which society has been GO
ing thus far is beginning to tell on the
votsries Of fashion, according to the
Suns society column. Mammas and
ehapsrOus of mature age, especially, are
completely broken down, aud at the
PatriaTch's on Monday night it was sug-
gested that dOrmltOry should be fitted
up for their use in one Of DelmOuico's
rooms for the remaining balls OF the sea-
son. "Rosebuds," by dint Orsleeping all
day, and with the ard Of unlimited quiz
nine and strong tea at night, manage
to hold themselves together, regardless
of their fading bloom and damaged con-
stitutiOns. The greatest sufferers are,
prObsbly, the men, whether the hus-
bands Of married bellies or the more
youthful butterflies, who are unable to
'Old their wings when the revelry is
past, but whom stern necessity compels
40 toll and spin by day with even greater
energy than they have danced flirted,
and racketed the nighI before. Not be-
ing made oflPather nor Of iudia rubber,
they break down a last, and the faint
ing fits which occurred last week at u
leap year ball and a dinner were more
genuine than the young ladies who
jUktd about them had any idea of.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
BENEFITS OF ADVERTISING.

Bread is the staff of life; so is adver
tislng the staff of business.
Blessed are they who do not adver-
tise, for they shall be rarely troubled
with customers.
You can't eat enough In q week to
last you q year, and you can't advertise
on that pain either.
Business can go without advertising:
80 can wagon go without greaSing, but
in both cases it is hard work.
No bells ring so loud as good adver-
tisement. People are more apt to heed
what they read than what they hear.
Those who take the lead in pushing
their business through the newspapers,
generally take the lead in everything
else.
Ifyou don't mean to attend to your
business, ard prefer slender income
while your neighbors grow rich, 1t
won't pay to advertise.
Judicious advertising Is sure to bring
large returns, to increase your business
reputation, and add to your acquaint-
ance.
II you haven't business, advertise. II
YOU have business, advertise. 1t Is "a
poor rule that won't work both ways"
a place we'll advertised is known to
many, while one not advertised Is
known only to few passers-by.
Quitting advertising in dull times Is
like pulling 8 dam when the water Is
low. When trade revives, 1t will rush
by him who does not stay it With ready
customers. The way to have such al
ways on hand is through advertising.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
AN IACUsTRY SUITED TO WOMEN.

The indianapolis Times says: The
meeting Ofthe apiarists % this city dur
ing this week, and the election GA wO-
nan as president of the association, is
significant of much The refinement
Of former civilizations demanded COM
Pl,fe or semi-idleress IN women; then
society advanced to the demand Of
mU,ly useless or ornamental industry.
The next step commanded wOmea to
work, but always for others, aad with
Uut definite rewards; only in very re-
cent years have women tlsted the
peCuniary fruits of industry, and they
have found the flavor thereof very pal
atable. The flavor OF the pecuntary
fruits Of ones LABOR is like unto that OF
the fruit of the tree of knowledge itself,
aud in their latest days women hold
various industrial conventions, and are
finding numerous pursuits adapted both
TO their peculiar powers and to their Pc
culiar position in domestic life. Bee
culture, which Is lucrative business,
can be followed by married women
without neglect Of husbands or babies.
May Indiana women prosper therein"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-03-02
CONSTRUCTIVE OBEDIENCE.
& H8rkey Servant Who Did Just nv He
Was Ordered.
Merchant Traveller.

Merchant Traveller.
a guest ut Kentucky hotel ordered
the drinks brought to his room. When
Tie boy knocked at his door he was not
ready to let him in, aud he shouted:
"Who's THEREOF
ats me, sab, wild de drinks"
"All right; put 'em down at the
door.
"What's dat, sah?"
"Put 'em down at the door, and be
offwith you. I'll get them when I'm
ready"
III a minute or so be opened the door,
and there was nothing there. He swore
once or twice, and rang the bell for the
aud when he came into the room he
ripped out:
where's them drinks, you lump OF
darkness
az put 'em down at De dOah, sab, jis'
like you tole me-"
"Well, they amt there now"
"Whah, sah"
"At the door,"
"Ob cou'se dey amt, sah."
"Of course, the devil! Where are
they, then%
~ put 'em down. sab, at de doath.
iis' like you tOle me, an dey is safe
heah, sab" and he laid his black hand
on his vest front, low down; "if dat amt
de way to put 'em down, sab, you
ought to tole me different"