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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04

ENOR SALE.-Cottage lot situated on the
Diamond Island Association" purchase and
one of the highest and best located lots on the Is
land. ANY one desiring pleasant summer resi-
dence would nd it to their advantage to address f.
L. s., Too Congress ST., City. mar3-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04

NOR SAEE-Good new so cent books for 10
q cents each. and IS 90 books for 80 cents each,
at "OLD NAN 'COLBY'Sn Book Store, 20S Middle
street, under Falmouth Hotel. Circulars free to all
On application, but no letters answered. feb25*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04
FOR SALE.

nESIRABI.E rooms, single or in suites, furnished
~ or unfinished at I73 STATE ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04

slHOEs EE.-Lease and furniture of one of
the best paying boarding houses In Boston,
centrally located ear common, depots, theatres
chance for responsible person who can pay cash
70 investigate. Address HOUSE, Boston Daily
Globe. feh27&
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04

ID sTAdL FANCY GOOD4 STOCK
Al FOR SAEE-A small retail stock will be
sod at bargain possession given at once Apply to
G. f. Morse So Cross ST.. City. feblis
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04
Rooms TO Lef.

no LET-Two rooms with board for lady Oh
gentleman. Apply at No. A High st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-04

ITO IET.-Two nice rooms, at No. 90 Free ST.,
n with board. mar3-2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16
RESOLUTIONS.

AT a regular meeting of the citizens OF
Alexandria held Wednesday, January 10th,
1881, at NJ j. WATERWAYS Tailoring Parlors,
cor. King and Fairfax streets, (up stairsj
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Isl. Resolred, That we find our President
NJ. J. Waterman fully qualified to manage
and conduct first class merchant tailoring
establishment.
-. Rcsolred That a vote Of thanks be ex-
tended TO him for the manner in which he
trimmcs his garments, using first. class trim
mings in every garment. which we believe
will be the means of making this the strong
est company in the city.
g. Rcsolred, That his method of trying on
garments before they are completed meets
with decided approval, as it gives the cus-
toner a chance to alter the style Of garment,
or make such alterations as he desires with
out any fear OF misiit.
t. Resolrcd, That his system of having
irSt-rate journeymen taiors to do all his
work meets the demand of all parties wish
ing to get in reality first class merchant
tailoring garment, they knowing positively
that men do all his work.
). Rcsoiced That we heartily ndose the
cVtitr he has been so fortunate to secure, he
heln9 Known as lne greatest Gutter III New
York city his cutting qualities being beyond
reproach.
&. Rcsoired, That we appreciate his motive
in trying to decrease his large stock Of piece
goods (which embraces all The hest makes
of goods by making suits and overcoats to
order at prime cost in order TO keep his
workmen steadily employed during the dull
season.
:. Resolred, That committee Of one hun
bred men be instructed TO call upon the
President and ascertain the lowest figures
for making suits and overcoats, to be made
up in the best manner and in such style as
they may choose.
S. RcSolred, That these resolutions be
given to the GAZETTE for publication, and
remain therein, until the entire stock of
piece goods have been made up into hand
some garments.
Q. Resoired, That we adjourn to meet
again at the call Of our President,
NJ J. WATERMAN, The Tailor,
Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
By order Of the committee,
SAM. BENDHEIM, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

LOCAL BREVITGES.

MIR. James Monroe fell on the ice on Fair
fan street to-day and almost cut OIL enc .
ears.
1t is now a violation of the game law L
/ kill paltridges. pheasants or rabbits in thlsol
Fairfax counties.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to George ". Golden. o.
that city and Hattie Day, of this place.
Mr.. b. X. Summers has secured il postiul
III the Pullman car service on the Coast hue
running between Washington and New Or
leans.
Mr.. John Croner one of the officers of the
steamer Jane Mosely and Miss Annie Cher
rs, CT Washington, were married in Wash
ington yesterday.
The fast mail trains South are now crowd
I'd beyond comfort with passengers from
the Northern States seeking warmer eli
mate in Florida and Louisiana.
A dwelling house at Manassas belonging
10 Mr. George G. Round, and occupied by a
Mr.. Breen, was destroyed by fire earl y this
morning The loss is not known.
Nera Vernon will play "The Hidden
Hand at Armory Hall, i'll this city, on
Feb. 4h, and OH the 9TH and 9th, Josephine
Riley, supported BY Frederick Paulding, will
appear here.
Al IL dance on south Union street last
night several parties, including some of the
females in attendance, got under the inllu-
enre of liquor, when general fight ensued,
resulting in several knock downs and as
many drag outs.
The Fire War'lens will meet tonight TO
eject n driver for the Hydraulion Engine,
vice Nm. Roberts resigned. Mr. W. h.
Price having received the endorsement of
the company, ii is generally understood that
he will he elected TO the position.
Some Of the citizens of Washington sug-
gest that the Government allow the use OF
the torpedo boat Alarm, now ut the Navy
Yard, for an ice boat on the river. 1t is
claimed that with little expense it could be
made suitable for such purpose.
The Gospel services will be conducted in
the Baptist Church tonight. Notwith-
standing the unfavorable weather good
audience was present last night in the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church where an interest
ing sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Kern,
of the NJ. +. Church South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16
PROCEEDINGS OFCONGREss TO-DAY

This morning Il large number of petitions
bearing several thousand signatures of mem
bers ofthe Woman's Christian Temperance
Unions and other societies and citizens OF
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York
and other States were presented by Senators
Blair, Dawes, Platt, Sherman, Jackson and
Others aud referred to the Committee on
Education and Labor.
A message was received from the Presi-
dent transmitting correspondence relating
to discriminating duties between the United
States and Cuba and Porto Rico.
Mr. Plumb reported from the Committee
on Public Lands bill restoring to the pub
lie DOMAIN lands granted to the Iron Noun
tain Railroad Company-the road not hav-
ing been built on the line contemplated.
The bill was read three times and passed.
HOUSE.
Owing to some confusion which existed
in the tally list Of the vote to adjourn yes
terday the roll call was read in full this
morning and the reading Of the journal was
not completed until 1890
Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri, chairman of the
Committee on Agriculture, reported back q
resolution calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury for information in regard to the
number OF quarantine stations established
for the care and shelter Of imported neat
cattle. Adopted.
Also, A resolution requesting the Presi-
dent to transmit to the House copies of all
correspondence had by the State Depart
mcnt with all foreign governments on the
subject Of the importation Of tbs American
hog into their countries.
Mr.. Potter, of New York, introduced
and the House referred to the Commit
tee on Banking and Currency, bill TO
maintain the currency and to prevent iDju-
rious fluctuation by the issue Of two per
cent bonds and their deposit as security for
National bank notes. The bill also pro-
poses to remit taxation on circulating bank
notes when secured by the deposit of these
two per cent bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16
TO.DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The brigand chief Sissi has been shot dead
on the island of Sardinia.
a fire in Troy, \. V, this morning de-
stroycd 81 900 worth of property.
d. =. Hill. Il merchant Of Easton, Pa, was
fatally shot by burglars about o'clock this
morning.
Judge Edward Green Bradford, Of the U.
). District Court. died at Wilmington, Del,
this morning.
Gov. McLane sent special message TO
the Maryland Legislature this morning on
the labor question.
John Jones has been acquitted of the
charge of numbering Thomas Bragg in Lu-
nenburgh county, Va.
Seven persons were injured--one fatally
by IL railroad accident nearIisbon switch,
n. NJ, Monday night.
Negotiations between the Vatican and
Prussia relative to ecclesiastical matters are
said to be progressing favorably.
Ten men and a boy were killed by the
breaking Of q rope while descending shaft
in the Gamant colliery, at Cumman, Wales,
yesterday.
Great preparations are being made in Ber-
lin to conduct the obseques Of the late Herr
Lasker, which will take place on Monday,
the 2Sth instant.
"Chinese" Gordon is to be allowed to re.
tain his commission in the British army
notwithstanding his engagement for service
in the Congo country.
A regular monthly line Of steamers is 10
be established between Triest, Austria, and
New York. A line is also to be inaugurated
between the former place and New Orleans
Rt. Hon. JOS Chamberlain in speech at
New Castle last night said the government
| would never consider its task accomplished
until Irishmen were vested with the same
rights as Englshmen and Scotchmen.
Captain Battvam, of steamship Hartville
which arrived at Baltimore to-day report:
having seen comet on January 18th, il
lat. $3.50, long. 49, bearing w. S. W., about
IS degrees in height from horizon. 1t wa:
very distinct, tail apparently - feet long.
Albert Hercules, confined in Jail in An
derson, Ind, charged with criminally as
saulting Estelle Blazier, sent for the woman
Yesterday to visit him in the prison. Sh'
complied with the request and upon enter
ing the cell Hercules seized and iron boil
and nearly beat the woman to death. He
says he tried to kill her.
The Signal Corps Station at Wash Woods
n. c., reports that the L. A. Rommell i
now in the gully. The surf is heavy ant
the sea running over her at present higl
water. She is pounding hard aft and i
probably bilged. Could not board her thi
morning but can at low water, this after
noon. Cannot ascertain what damage ther
may be till low water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16
Ct. VIM. Ramsay.
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE.

Il
Under authority OF deed of trust from Anon
Woodward r., and A. E. Woodward, his wife,
dated May Sd. 1873, of record in Alexandria
County Court will sell at public auction, OH
| THURSDAY, the 10th day of January, lSSi 81
II o'clock H., IN the premises, TWO CEkIa!N
LOTS OF LAND in Alexandria COUNTY, virginia
bounded and described as follows:
No. 1-Bcginning at stake and pile OF stones
on the north side of the Arlington Turnpike road
the beginning corner Of said cntirelot also cor
ner to Woodwar,'s brick yard lot, and extending
thence across said entire lot n. . so G. 100 p TO
stone in Dodgc's line and the said lot and extend
ing thence with the lines of said lot S. TAI 81 W.
10 nolss to stone in said line, corner to said
Woodwards brick yard let thence with SAID
brick ward lot S. 1912 g. 24S5 poles to the be-
ginning, containing 8 roods and BIO poles.
No 2-Bcginning at q stone on the north SIDE
of said turnpike road thence s. Z Q. 100 pores
To stone on the north side Of said turnpike road
| corner to said entire lot; thence n. IL W. 81
poles to stone corner to said lot in Dodges line
| thence $. TAO SO W. 916 poles to a stone in said
| line: thence across said entire lot s. a. 81 W.
9.4S poles to the beginning, containing acres,
| 3 roois aud 47-10 poles There are two Brick
Kilns with all the fixtures appertaniug to brick
yard with machinery for grinding clay, which
will be sold with tho property. This oilers in
| ducemeuts to any one disposed to start in the
business of brick making Terms of sale-Cash
dec9-2awts JAMES KINES, Trustee.
EE-Fhe above sale Is poStponeu Iiil moND1.i
| the Dist instant when it will take place at the
| same hour and place. lanlo-ta
Under AUTHORITY OF A DEED OF TRUST
u from Richard N. Windsor, dated June 2Ith,
1880, recorded in liber c. No. 8, folio 6l2, OF the
land records of Fairfax county Va, will sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, on STATUE
| DAY, January 10, 1884, at the front door of the
Market Building, on Royal street, Alexandra,
Va, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, situated in Fair
1st~Containing 1873 acres, 2 roods and poles
2d-Containing 81 acres, 1 rood and 81 poles
being the two tracts of land conveyed by NJ. d:
Wells commissioner, to Richard Windsor by deed
dated January 90, 1875, recorded in said land
records in liber R. No. 4, folos 42S, 429, 43O and
431. to which reference is made for particular
description by metes and bounds and by the eX,
ecutors of said Richard to said Richard N. Wind
sor and known as the DOGE RUN FARM, To-
Gated about miles from Alexandria, on the Tel
epraph road 1t is well wooded and watered by
Doge run, and improved by DWELLING and
!. out,buidngs. with perfect title and all back
Terms of sale-One fourth cash, and the residue
in /, 2 and years, cash at option of purchaser
For narticuiars enquire of the Trustee.
EDMUND BURKE, Trustee
Office: Market Building, Alexandria, Va.
dec12-d1w&wts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

SIMPSONS LEGS AND LoCKS.-When De-
rIah clipped oil SIMPSONS locks that nigh
~ athlete at once became ''as other men,"
Ii it could be proved that the possession of
luxuriaut hair would enable men to tear
open lions jaws, Hiscox 4 Co. would be
driven wild in the effort TO supply enough
of Parkcr's Hair Balsam to meet the de-
mand As it is the Balsam prevents your
hair from falling out, and restores the origi-
nal color if faded or gray. Besides it is a
great addition to the toilet table simply as
Il dressing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16
BUCKINGHAM CONTESTED CASE.
lsnecial to the GAZETTE.

RICHMOND. Jan. 1.-THE Senate Com
mit,ee on Elections which yesterday even
Jug agreed TO report in favor of unseating
Hubbard, coalitionist, from Buckingham,
and seating Petit, democratic, will, it is un-
derstood, reconsider its action.
1t has not yet been definitely settled
whether the committee will favor declaring
Hubbard's seat vacant and order new
election or not.
There is some opposition among demo-
Gratis TO either proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

KICKED BY a HoRsE.-Last Friday the
eldest daughter of Mr.. Geo. Wolford who
lives nesr Wheatlaud, was kicked on the
head by horse and seriously hurt, the
sharp cork of the shoe entering her skull.
At last accounts she was doing well, with
hopes of recovery DR.. CT. +. connc, OF
Waterford, has the case in charge and
speaks hopefully The little girl is about
ten years old and with the other children OF
the house bad gotten in the sleigh in her
fathers ward for ii short ride, when the
horse became frightened and threw them out
with the above result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

Mr.. Elisha Butler, one of the oldest en-
gineers OH the Midland, who has been I'M
able to run on the road for several months
from al attack of paralysis, brought on by
injuries received in an accident on the road,
has again resumed his place and yesterday
went out On bis engine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

The WATER QUESTION: committee
on General Laws of the City Council met
last night, and after argument directed Mr..
X. kemper, the Corporation Attorney. TO
prepare suitable paper to be presented ut
the next meeting of Council to be forwarded
to Richmond, asking the Legislature to
amend or abrogate the charter OF the AL
exundria Water Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

ABANDONED AT SEA.-Thc schooner
Maggie NJ. Rivers from Fernandna, Fla,
for Washington. with cargo Of lumber Tor
Johnson * Wimsatt, was abandoned at sea
twenty miles oil Cape Hatteras. The crew
were picked up in a destitute condition
from the ynwl boat by the brig 'Arcot' and
landed in New York. The cargo and vessel
will prove a total loss The lumber was III
sured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16
MARRIED.

by Rev. W. E. Baker, on the 10th of October,
1888, Mr. JOHN A. HARTMAN and Miss MARY
WILLIE MOFFETT. daughter of Mr.. John T.
Moilett formerly Of this city, both of Augusta CO.
On Wednesday night, January the End, in the
Lutheran Church, in Stanton, by Rev. ]. N.
Frost, Mr.. JOSEPH B. LICKLITER and Miss 8,
KATE MOFFETT, of Lynchburg, daughter OF
Mr.. John T. Mofett, formerly of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

A minister, in Lowell, Mass, has been
obliged to give up preaching on account OF
trouble in his throat IF this reverned gen.
tleman had taken DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
he would still have been useful memb of
the profession
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

a dramatic reading was given last even.
ing at the Episcopal High School, near this
city, by Nj. William Goldsboroush, jr., OF
Easton, Md, professional elocutionist OF
unusual merit. Fron the accounts that
reach us of Mr. Goldsborough's talent we
should be pleased for our people to have an
opportunity Of hearing him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

HOTEL ARRIVALS rdddork House, Jan.
Ill. G Burnham. Boston, Mass: II. A. Turner,
Front ROYAL Va; J. II. D. Rowan, Baltimore
Geo 7. Carr Ashland, Wis; F. Hudson, Joshua
Fletcher and Thos. B. Garnet, Va: J. Il. Lichty,
Rogers Ford, Pa: B. NJ. Nancy and F. H. james,
Culpeper, Va; F. Saunders, Campbell county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

CORPORATION CoURT-.JHdqe y. h. Meade
presiding.-C vs.. Geo Brown, perjury,
demurrer to indictment, demurrer overruled
and exceptions noted.
Court adjourned till to morrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

Conductors DISCHARGED. Some OF the
conductors running between this city and
Quantico and the city of Baltimore, on the
different branches of the Pennsylvania R..
r., have been discharged and it is said others
will follow on the charge ofirregularities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

Police REroKr.-Last night was cloudy
till about 3 o'clock this morning, when it
became clear There were four dodgers but
no prisoners at the station house.
Justice Thompson presided at the Mayor
Office this morning and disposed OF The only
case there for trial, which was that OF W.
H. Ford, colored, for cutting Townshend
solomon, also colored. He was held Till
Solomon's injuries would permit of his ap
pearance at the trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

IN THE YEAR 1857 Il handsome silver
medal, gold mounted, was presented to the
Alexandria Riflemen, to be given to the
best shot in that celebrated company. In
1859 it was again shot for and won by Chas.
J. Wise, esq, now of st. Louis, Mo-, hut
then the lst sergeant of the Alexandria Ri
hemen. He has kept it all these years and
now has presented it to tie Alexandra
Light Infantry as the WORTHY successors OF
the Rilcmen 10 be shot for annually. The
medal can be seen in the window vi Nc
Lean and Uh!er's store, No. 50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

THE SCHOONER JonN =. RoBINSoN.-A
note from King George county To thiS cil"e
SAWS the schooner John Z. Robinson, belong
ing to Captain John Rcdmon, of this county
while left alone at anchor near Niikerson
wharf, on he night of the 9Th, was driven
from her m0orings by the storm and has not
been seen or heard from since. Capt. Red
mon offers liberal reward for the recovery
OF his vessel, which is a new one, hullt ut
Alexandria Il few years ago, and Is very
valuable. She was loading with oysters at
the time of her disappearance and had tax
en- on six or seven hundred bushels As
before stated in the GAZETTE, the schooner
was picked up and towed to Baltimore
where she has been recovered, no salvage
being claimed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

TuE RIVER The track IN the channel OF
the river WA temporarily closed again last
rirhi hv tlit. formation of ice about hall OF
.,u ,lI.h ia Thickness but this morning 1t
was re-opencd by the tug Mary Lewis,
which started down the river for some oys-
fer boats which she and some other tugs al
ready below viii bring up. it Is expected, 10
morrow. The New York steamer Is eXpec
ted hourly, the Thompson, AS before stated
having gone 10 plury Point yesterday with
- s,,pp,v of fuel 10 assist her in forcing her
way through the irc to his port ! ne ih,i-
adclphia steamer, which projected to W ash,
ington Yesterday. iu~ returned mere, ana
with tii- ~, ,.!.l.on thc position OF rone OF
I'm. s,4amr,s irus changed since Yesterday.
Il i learned from the lower river That
CAPTAIN laycock : punYy. the KITTY Ann,
has been cut thro'lgh ~ The zee an" sunk
near MaltON creek.
The ice still continues a. far down as IN
dim Head and navigation will not pr"hab-
L. be resumed for several days.
y. S.-'rho Thompson ANA +. {. kn;ght
arrived late this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

SWEEPING REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.
preparatory
unuhrt honoice
LOT COMBINATION sU1T1Nas homs1
COMBINATION homs1 to
LOT FANCY COMBINATION sUrNGs from
LOT FINE FRENCH sftons ,tos
LOT FINE FRENCH 5Oands
irons to
11or FRENCH CHECKS 75ts12
1LorF1ASNE1 surr1NGs reduced hons7e CSC
PER arkel prices onc oLoRED SILK vELvErs
Is PER CENT from marked prices
20 PER CENT
20 PER CENT reduction LIGHT
Is PER Sand
Look at or p on BLEACHED
Anchor Brand oc; Aurpggn
ton SC; 1oy,s l2as
nae
CIOAKS ATCOST AND LESS THAN COST.
o So. cao ST. $40 SD goods to So 81 goods
to 50 and 50 So our 50 goods to So
p,..s VII, save money examining TO ALL
T II TACKETT 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-16

Cor. CHARLES :. PKIcE. ~: Oh Virgins
,,u,Ir,n;,.,. i,,,S,,,l into II" ii'Ui'rSs hereai-
Ter Yesterday III the itsiurncc " his kihs
man Bun +. Price. Of this ely, AGED seven
ty wears HI: lie was one oi experience III
oll the warikr troubles our country has
uas:rd through in the memory g! several
.,.ncratj,l,s. When General Jackson called
for troops Tor the campaign against the IN
diam il Florida. long years ago. Col. Price,
,h,.n :, zenith wa, among the first to re-
-pond, and among the last TO ground bis
muskct. And again. when his native State,
IN 1861, summoned her men OF nerve and
courage to come forward and wage battle
for independence, he promptly stepped Tor
,y,rd -, q shoulder arms" for the Conted
..racv, as private in the rear RANK. ,
Whcu Gen.. Lee and Johnson delivered
sLeir swords mAppomattox and Greensboro,
the old private sheaIhed his rs coionei;
He bore his honors meekly, never paraded
his griefs, and died a just aud honorable
!nun.- Nemp his .Appcdi l2h.