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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-12-26

Two boats belonging TO McrgcIina
were fishing iu company. when dol
phin got culanglcd iu their nets. The
men did their best to release IL and
drive % away but iu vain. it seemed
To- take pleasure iu destroying huu
property At last one of them c>.
claimed The devil take the net-r'
"lhat is just what have come 10 do.
and you too, replied thc dolphin in "a
human voice. lifting It's black head out
of the water. The men of the boat fn
their terror left their nets and returned
home with the greatest speed buf tho
unfortunate fisherman who h8d been
addressed had barely time to coufe-.
and receive the sacrament before his
death Twelve years ago there were
three fishermen boo MorgcIliuu who had
heard the story from The lips oft those
who were present iu ihc boats We
leave iI tO members of tho P-NchicaI
Society to -1y whether This is not
evidence sufficient to demand au iuve..
t.gation aud to our readers To- decide
whether they would believe the tale
even ID DO were attc,tcd bNhrcc hundred
ircprp8chHu.o witnesses Among The
fishermen no ono seemed tO entertain
any doubt of it truth Suiuri1y Re
rictU.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-12-26

WESTWARD.

Condensed timetable OF passenger tralns f.y
ne stations named below.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-12-26

The virtues which we require of
men, which au necessary TO society.
which must Boz lived out in daily Ifr.
arc not mOOn-h.ur and hypocrisy and
"addlcd egg of theology '--N NORTH
t0CStoru Christian ddC0calC.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-12-26

-BIddy. just married "Surc an phat
for. Pa. did Ncl buy an old rusty stove
like fn1.s Pat 'AuH mo dear. 10
VIII cook all right sud sure. me sWatc
] go. b. tp match our walnut set It's
e-thctic / ann. me d8riint PbiIQaeb
2hi0 C0N
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-12-26

Besides the above-named trains there IL n
way Train with passenger car attached that
goes both East and West daily except Sunday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-12-26
Human Vanity.

C~sar- vanity swallowed much when
Cicero told him % wa true he had lived
enough for fame and for himself. bu
not for his country. but Sir Horace Wal
pole, believe. was tbo first man who
ever said so much of himself which
makes the one more extraordinary than
the other. as Tullv only hoped To- be- be-
licyed boz what hc said without believing
b. himself while Sir Robert Waipole did
both Whereas, with regard tO States
aud Nations nobody understanding i-
so much superior to thc rest Of man
kind a- Co De missed Doe % week after
they are gone; and with regard To- par.
bcular-. there not q great banker that
break who does moi distress moro pcO-
pie than the Disgrace or retirement Of
the creates Minister Chat ever presided
iu % Cabinet Nor i- there deceased
pl0wman who leaves "a wife and dozen
brats behind that i- not lamcutcd with
greater sincerity. a- woll as los, To-
moro individual than any statesman
that ever wore hoad or deserved G.
lose &c. HcrrY. Memoirs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09
GOODS AT LOW PRICES.

II n. ROYAL STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Oilers at lowest priccsa carefully selected stock
Of Groceries and Christmas Goods.
LONDON LAYER RASINS.
LAYER and MUSCATEL do.
QUARTER BOXES LAYER do
HALF BOXES do.
QUARTER BOXES LONDON do.
HALF BOXES do.
PRIME VALENCIA RAISINS.
PRIME SEEDLESS do.
PRIME NEW CURRANTS.
PRIME NEW CITRON.
ENGLISH WALNUTS, PRIME PECANS.
FlI.RERTS CREAM NUTS, and ALMONDS.
CONES GELATINE
NELSON'S GtLAT1NE.
ITALIAN MACCARONI.
ATMORES PLUM PUDDING.
CAMPBELL'S MINCE MEAT.
ATMORE'S MINCE MEAT.
ENGLISH CHOW CHOW.
ENGLISH PICKLES.
GENUINE FRENCH MUSTARD.
DRIED SUGAR CORN.
CHOICE CANNED CORN.
TURKEY PRUNkS.
PRESERVES, JELLIEs and FRUIT BUTTER.
CAPE COD CRANBERRIES.
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES.
1900 LBS. PURE FRENCH CANDIES.
CANNED GOODS, SC &C., for sale at BOT
TOM PRICES.
]. C. M1LBURN,
Grocer, Tea Dealer, and Commn Merch't.
lecS tbs IT n. Royal ST., Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The regular semi monthly meeting Of the
City Council will be held to night.
The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
Church will hold bazaar on Friday night,
the 18th instant.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to John Thomas and Kate
Virgins both of Westmoreland county, Va.
The Finance Committee of the City Coun-
Gil held meeting last night and transacted
such business as they will present to Council
to night.
Mr.. S. H. Lunt has been elected by Orien-
tai Lodge. No. 6, knights of Pythias dele
gate to The Grand Lodge, which meets in
Staunton next February.
The police report last night as being clear
and cool, with seven dodgers but no prs
oners at the station house. The Mayor
this morning had no cases before him for
trial.
A number of the most active members of
the Society of Old Students of St. Johns
Academy Including the officers, being neces-
sarily absent from its annual meeting last
night, those present adjourned until next
Friday evening.
After the prayers of the novena at St.
Mary's Church last night, Rev. Father Con-
molly, of Georgetown College, delivered an
impressive discourse commemorative OF the
ter-centenary of the establishment OF the
''Sodality Of the Blessed Virgin" after
which over eighty persons were solemnly
admitted to membership in its various
branches connected with that church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

HOTEL ARRIvALs-Braddnck House.
H. F. Strauss. Baltimore T. F: Parker, w.
A. Pike and W. E. Pike, New York }: ).
Hall, IT,, Linden. Va; Robt Carter, Joshua
Fletcher and ]. L. Corley. Va; Rev. A. M.
Randolph, Richmond; F: 7. Iennyson,
Washington; Rev. J. Q. Iackett, Stafford
co., Va; J.. Gibson and w. A. Hopper,
Plains. Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

PERSONALITIES Reynolds, Of Hager&-
town, Md, is visiting Mrs. B. P. Bruin:
Mr.. Ludwell Glasscock and Miss Sail
Glasscock will be married at the residen'
Of Mrs. G. L. Cochran, at Marshall, F.u-
quier county, to morrow by Rev. |. J Lake.
The gentleman and lady have large clrcie
Of friends and relatives in Fauquler ana tue
wedding will be largely attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

BAUMs MAMMOTH ESTABLISHMENT i
those going to Washington should not fail
to visit Baum's Mammoth Establishment.
especially now to see the grand display OF
goods, where almost everything can be
found under one roof. All goods are mark
ed in plain figures and strictly one price;
and no one will modest you when going all
through the building. Remember
BAUMs, 7th street, Washington.
6er6 .0w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

mud hank recently deposited on the flats
near Fort Foote by Government dredges,
where she remained at four o'clock. The
tug Mary Lewis was sent to her assistance,
but could not reach her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

Fo. the Middle Atlantic States generally fair
wealth. except il northern part partly cloudy
weather and local rains or snow, westerly winds.
ror Wednesday partly cloudy weather aud local
rains or SHOWS are indicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

A RMORY HALL-MONDAY EVENING, DE-
n GENDER 10TH, 1884.
MUSICAL LAND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT
For the Benefit of
TRINITY M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.
PROF. 8. T. FORD, The Noted ElocutIonist
will read number of selected and original pieces.
humorous and otherwise. Professor Ford was
here last winter and took part in an ateur enter
tainmcnt at Armory Hall, aud to those who heard
him he needs no recommendation. The exercises
of the evening will be intersperssd with Vocal aqd
Instrumental Music by well-known amateurs OF
this city.
PROF. JAEGER, cornetist of the Marine Band
will play several solos, which alone will be worth
tho price of admission. Admission, p cents
Reserved Seats 35 cents dec9-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09
FRY GOODS.
TRAND CHRISTMAS SALE OF
VI
" RAPS
AT THE
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE.

We shall inausurstc on SATURDAY, a Grand
Holiday Sale OF
LADIES WINTER WRAPS,
and shall offer extraordinary inducements to those
DESTROYS of purchasing Now, thereby saving the
annoyance and Inconvenience incident to delay
ing until the lat moment, or Christmas Week.
We make ali necessary alterations Free Of
Charge insuri0g perfect fit in all cases.
Our stock is lar:c, va led and carefully selected
comprising all the
Newest Styles and Colors, Choicest Designs
and I:ichest Novelties
ever brought to this market. We show all the
Latest Fall and Winter Styles in
BERLIN 1WILLs.
ENGLISH STOCKINETTEs
SILK MATALLASSES.
BROCADED yELVETS.
CUT VELVETS.
RUSSIAN CIRCULARS
ENGLISH WALKING COATS.
JERSEY NEWMARKETS.
CLOTH DOLMANS, RAGLANS, VISITES,
&C., &c. CHENILLE, With Fur, Astrachan
and Beaver Trimmings, &c, at special
prices for tho Holidays
ENGLISH WALKING JACKETS.
Heavy Blick Imported Stockin,tte Walking
Jackets double. breasted, 3 rows Of buttons. box
plated back. perfect shape 50, werth $3.50.
Black Diagonal Beaver Cloth Newmarket, as
rrachan collar, cuffs, astrachan down the front
and around the bottom, organ back, flashed with
ornament extra good value, $40, worth SD 30.
Heavy Black Diagonal Newmarket, double box
| plated back Russian fur collar, cuffs. down the
| front and around the bottom, perfect fitting,
thoroughly made, $3.50 worth SIS.
| Extra Fine Eeriin Twill Newmarket, double
breasted. astrachau collar and cuffs, full back,
| finished with ornament, in black and brown, $15,
worth $3.50. Better grades, S1G.5O. SIS, $40
so, S24
Fine All-Wool Imported stockinette Newman
| kets, single. breasted, double box plated back,
rolling collar, handsomely finished, perfect fitting,
| in black and Browns S15 worth $3.50. Better
grades $3.50, $40 and $50.
"VISITES." "VIS1TES."
Black BroCade Silk Eisite5, $50, worth S'22 30.
| Black Brocade Velvet Vistes, $50. worth $50.
| Hcavg silk Matallasse Visites, $50. worth $50.
Better values at proportionately low prices,
S35, $3S, $40. S45 and $50.
Sicillienne Silk Circulars, $40, worth $3.50.
Handsomely finished and Iincd-a bargain.
SEAL PLUSH SACQUE,.
Handsome silk Plush Sacqucs, quilted satin
lined real Seal fastenings S25, worth $50.
! silk Plush Sacoues, $50. worth $50.
Silk Plush Sacques. $50, worth $40
Seal Plush Sacqucs $40, worth SAT 30.
| Seal Plush Sacqucs, S4s, worth 500.
We beg our customers To make their selections
| Now, while we can show them TO advantage and
not wait for the great RUSH sure to take place be-
fore the close of the holidays.
Second Floor. Take the Elevator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

Accommodating the heavy gale this
evening the steamer George Law, now run
ming in the place Of the Corcoran on the
Mount Vernon route, was blown on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Dec. S.-Besf
Cattle-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best O0aS5 so; that generally rated first
quality O0aS4 IS medium or good farqual-
ty 75aS3 IS: ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows 50aS2 rs. Extreme range of prices
5OaS5 So Most of the sales were from w
ass 25 per 100 lbs. Total receipts for the week
1884 head Total sales for the week 1920 heal.
The market was very dull aud sales hard to effect
Numbers of rough and hard fed Cattle had to he
taken back, sellers being far off in their ideas
from purchasers. The offerings were not as toppy
as those of last week, though there were enoueh
good Cattle for the market. Prices are off 1saEc
from last week.
Sheep and Lambs-The offerings wcrs less than
last week but are sufficient for a very limited dc
mand from butchers only. The quality is some
what better than last week. We quote Sheep at
2a4t4 cents, and Lambs at 3aot4 cents per ID
gross Receipts this week 1881 head.
Hogs-The offerings number a few hundred
less than last week but are sufficient for light
demand The quality is fully as good As it was
last week. suited TO size for the present de-
mands of the trade. We quote at D t4a6 cents per
ID net. with extra shade higher. Receipts this
week 5444 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09
THE HOLIDAY SEASON I

THE HOLIDAY SEASON The crowds on
tnc streets to day indicate that the Christ
ma. season this year will be marked by a
v.i. far lie. rec Of activity in the sale of
rr scn:S au,; holiday 'lixiugs" in general.
Attractive dis plays are made by all of the
promirent dealers whose advertisements are
40 be found in Lie. GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

CHICAGO. Dec 9-On Change at II q. nj
Wheat was RsaL.c higher. Corn 1sa1 1sc higher
the latter for oil the year delivery. Oats &c
higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

manufactured exclusively to our orde', and We in
vito an inspection of the same. We mention Ladies
French Kid hand sewed Button Boots formerly
S., now 81 20; Ladies' hand scwcd Cass. Kid
fo1ed Button Boots formerly So, now 81 Ladies'
and.sewed Pebble Goat Button Boots formerly
S475, now So rs; Grptlemens hand-scwed Bal.
Button and Congress CATERS, formerly $50.
now So so. These goods STAMPED with
own name, and every pair warranted. Our stock
is com lete, and we can accom- modate customers
with nything they desire to price quality.
J. A. MARSHALL. 40 King ST.,
nov1S-3m Nv. B. Wadiey's old stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

SPECIAL GOSPEL SERICEs will be held ID.
w every night this week in the Second
Presbyterian Church. in which the pastor
will be assisted by Rev. G. L. Petrie, of
Charlottesville, who will preach each even.
ing at y p. NJ. Gods children of every
name are cordially invited to help in these
services by their presence, their sympathy,
and their prayers that God would make
His word the power of God unto salvation to
many who shall be brought to believe the
gospel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT
~ Of Christmas Goods. at
decg AMOS B. SLAYMAKER's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

GONE HUNTING.-Mess ]. P. Robinson,
Daniel PAYNE and Walter Roberts left here
last night for Mieisnd, Fauquier county,
where they will spend several days in the
pursuit of game which is sold to abound in
that neighborhood. They will make them
selves solid" with the editor of the eek
Run Gazette" who lives In that vicinity so
that in case they have to buy their game in
stead of killing it their friends will be none
tho wiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

To PRoIECr FISH IN THE PoToMAC.-The
commissioners OF Washington have called
the attention of Chairman Barbour, of the
house district committee, to the bill to pro-
tect fish in the Potomac, which passed the
House May -, 1854, and was amended by
section. The bill then passed the Senate,
and the commissioners believe that the
amendment was inserted upon the SUPPOSE
ton that the waste from the gas works was
allowed to flow into it, thereby In urlng the
fish, as was decided by Prof. Baird.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

BALTIMORE Dec. 9-Va. Is dcfd =; consoli-
dated 39t. de I'd sesic =; psst due coupons "A 4
new 10 4Os %: new 3s 52Li bid to-day.
Cotton firm: middling 100. Flour steady
and quiet Whcat-SoutherE easier and quiet;
Western easier, closing dull; Southern red S2a94:
do amber 1891; No Ma yland So l2aoo's; No
2 Western winter rcd spot 7Sisa79; December
7Sa.a79; January 75s4sS0; February 81 2a
S19 March e3t, aS31s; May So laaS3A.. Corn
Southern lower: Western easier and inactive;
Southern white 46a49: do yellow 4Sa49: West
January 45 t.a45a.; February i5a454.. Oats
dull; Southern 3Oa33; Western white 31a33 !;
do mixed 3Oa31; Penna 3Oa33. Rye quiet at
62a65. Whiskey steady at 81 15a1 10. Other ar.
tices unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

New York, Dec. 9.-Stocks quiet aud steady
Money 1a2 Cotton quiet uplands IL; Orlean
LIZ. Flour dull and heavy Wheat hotter
Corn stronger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

STORE BURNED.-Passengers who arrived
here last night from down the river report
that the store of Mr.. Mike Stein, at Tolson's
wharf, was destroyed by fire on Sunday
evening last together with its contents. The
origin of the FIRE could not be ascertained
and it is said that no one was about the
premises when the flames first were seen by
the neghbors. Two cans of gunpowder
which were among the contents of the store
exploded during the fire, making loud re-
port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

RAILROAD EQUIPMENT BONDS. 6 per cent.
ALEXANDRIA WATER co. STOCK, 'Oper cent
ALEXANDRIA CITY BONDS, per cent.
VIRGINIA IS, new, 81, per cont.
decs-6t CHAs. &. HoOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

DROOMS! BROoMS! BRooMS At cost large
ID lot of fine Brooms.
deco MCLEAN & UHLER, SU King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

TRINITY CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT
will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere,
an entertainment will he given at Armory
Hall on Monday night next for the benefit
of Trinity NJ. E. Church, at which Prof. S.
T. Ford, the noted elocutionist, will read
q number of humorous selections. 1t will
be remembered that Prof. Ford while here
last winter met with hearty reception and
gave general satisfaction to his large audi.
ence. Prof. Jaeger, cornetist of the Marine
band, will also be present and render sew
eral solos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

DERsONs LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS PRE-
SENTS would do we'll to call and look over
our stock before purchasing, as we have some ar.
tices that are useful and which we are selling at
cost MCLEAN o. OdLr4h,
deco ~ KING street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

lust RECEIVED A LOT OF PATENT Elk.
> tinguisher Duplex" Burners, Globes, Chin
mics, Wick, &c, at
nov22 E. J. MILLER COS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

JJ7AGoNs. sLElGHs, CARRIAGES, ROCK
w ING Horses, &C., &C, at
dec9 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

INVESTMENTS PAYING FROM FIVE TO TEN
PER CENT. FOR SALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

MEETING If tho Directors Of the Washing.
n ton Granite Quarry Company will be held on
MONDAY, January 9th, 1885, at the depot Of the
washington Ohio and Western z. R. in Ale1an-
dris. By order Of the President:
dacs-t3 &C. COE. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

TOLLS. FRENCH, UNBEATABLE AND
~ China White and Black, at
dec9 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

bakers CELEBRATED OLD VIRGINIA
ID BITTERS. For sale By
;raa id q. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

A MOTHER CRATE OF THOSE 1919 TEA
II Sets received BY
noy22 +. J. NlLLnK g W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

NEATSFOOT, TANNERS, LARD, SPERM and
IN various quantities of Oils for machinery,
for sale by
oct3O E. s. LEADBEAIER 6 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

The ADVANTAGES OF ADVERTISING
The proprietor of one of the largest drug
stores in the city this morning showed
reporter of the GAZETTE letter, which be
had just received from Mississippi, enclosing
the amount asked for an article which the
writer had seen advertised in the GAZETTE.
The writer. who is an old subscriber to this
paper, promised to become regular custo
mer of the druggist if the article proved to
be as represented.
A short time since, lady in Nebraska
wrote TO a well-known notion house in this
city for some articles which she had seen
advertised in the GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Dec. Gil a. n.-Stocks this
morning have been very irregular within a mar
row range of fluctuations. New York Central
cold at S9sS9 1sas9 Lake Shore 66'4aoI t5a
667s, Northwestern S52,sS57saS5A, st Paul
771aa77 5, aT7t,. and Union Pacific 4934a49's.
ALEXANDRIA "a aKET. December 9-Ihere is
but little change III the markets since our iast
general report Wheat is easy aud sluggish,
owing TO the large increase in the visible supply
but we note some activity in higher grades at
the recent decline while low grades and damaged
lots can only be sold at reduced figures. Corn Is
in light receipt an. commands outside prices for
local milling. Pork. Poultry, Eggs and produce
generally is in liberal receipt ard prices are some
what lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

DRIED CHERRIES. PEACHES AND APPLIED
nov4 J. C. MILRURE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

TOME SAFETY OIL. 1902 test, water white,
Il superior quality, for sale by
nov2i j. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09
George NcBQrley { Son,
ROOTS AND SHOES.

$. w. COR. KING & WASHINGTON SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

OHu.DREN'S AND LADIES ALL WOOL
~ Stockings. Z. NJ ADAMS,
nov19-6t ~ King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

WASHINGTON AND LOUDOUN TELE'
w GRAPH COMPANY.
There will be general meeting Of the stock.
holders of the Washington and Loudoun Tee-
graph Company on THURSDAY, January 9Th, at
II o'clock M, at the depot of the Washington
Ohio and Western Railroad, Alexandria.
dec9-td &C. C0E. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-09

1lOR CHEAP GOODS at cost prices 60 to
II dec9 MCLEAN & UHLER'S, 90 King
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1884-05-08

Superinten dent Meyer deserves
credit for the Gentlemanlv address
and friendly manner in which he sur
rendered to the Convention OF Direc-
tors on Tuesday. la referring to the
press OF the county, however, he was
considerably at sea. Newspapers are
as much public educators rs teachers,
preachers or superintendents, and
every well-directed newspaper if IL
has the welfare of it's readers at
heart, will correct public errors re-
gardless OF where they occur or by
whom they are committed. It should
always be kept in mind, however, that
the opinion of newspaper is a one
mans opinion, and is subject to error
nevertheless when they do hit the
nail on the head once in while thev
must not be ignored and ridiculed as
having lost themselves In the magni-
tude of their own responsibilitie les.