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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

Police REpoRT-Last night was clear
and mild, with six prisoners and one ledger
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following casss
Charley and John Thompson, arrested by
Officers Pat. Hayes and Bremen, charged
with stealing money from tho drawer OF
George Ayres, were held for further emami
nation.
William Campbell, colored. arrested by
Officer Walker, charged with stealing
peaches, was sent TO the chain gang.
Lydia London, colored, arrested by Off
GERS Ogden and Roberts, charged with being
drunk and disorderlv, was fined - 90
William Preston for stealing wheat, was
held for examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
FARMERS COMMEMORATIVE farmers of

FARMERS COMMEMORATIVE farmers of
Virginia met in convention at Charlottes-
vile yesterday, and will remain in session
three days. Large delegations from all
parts of the State were present. The adj
dress of welcome was delivered by Hon. b.
Johnson Barbour, of Orange. Interesting
addresses were made by DR.. John R. Page,
professor of agriculture and zoology in the
University of Virginia, Robert Beverly and
others. Some Of the most important agri
cultural problems of the day will be dis
c,isSed during the three days of the conven-
tinn
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But away,
Possesses wisdom, strength and vim,
For he will surely live to swim
Another day.
The employees of the V. NJ. Ry. were paid
OIL to-day.
The county supervisors, without conclud
ing their yearly settlement, have adjourned
till next Wednesday.
Jane Eliza Brown, an old and well known
colored woman, of this city, died at her
home in the eastern part of the city last
night
The annual meeting of the county school
board was held yesterday, at which the n
nancial statements of the superintendent,
treasurer, and clerk were submitted and ex-
amined.
Anumber of Indians belonging to the
tribe now in Washington came here yester-
day, and after walking around the wharves
and eating several watermelons, returned
Oh the same boat on which they came.
Elias Wilson, Charles Gray and Stella
>oloman, all colored, charged with being
engaged in the row at Carlin's Springs on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

DE.r,u OF JUDGE SUrrLE.-It will be seen
nv a snec;, despatch to the GAZETTE, that
,Jndue ! r - Sutte who was well and ia
yorablv known H. this city, died at his home
in stafford county his morning, aged about
"A years. He had rep resented Stafford and
King George counties in The Legislature !;
had presided over the County courts OF
those counties, and at the time OF his death
was commemorative attorney o, STAFFORD.
Many will he the regrets at the am o''hce-
ment Of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

PERSONAL The Misses Kate and Ella
MUIR hvs, of Baltimore, are stopping with
NJ $. +. 4. Howell ell route to Blackistone's
Island to spend the heated term.
The Cumberland Necs says: Capt.
W. J. Roothe, of the American Coal Com
pany, is in the city. lie incidentally re-
marked to a reporter last evening that 1t
has been 33 years this month since he first
came to this county and embarked IN the
coal business"
Capt. Charles c. Robinson aged I'll years,
brother of the late Geo. Ii. Robinson, OF this
city, died at his residence, near the line OF
Westmoreland and King George, on Friday,
the Sth, after Il brief illness. He was cap
lain in the 9th Virginia Cavalry during the
war, and was q good soldier. He was
Christian gentleman, kind husband and
parent, and good neighbor.
Mr.. J. \. Dixon and his daughter, Mrs.
J.J. Thomas have returned from pleasant
trip through the North.
Mr.. Richard Cox, of this city. has accept
all offer rendered him by the Atlanta, Ca,
base ball club, with which Mr.. w. I. Gen,
try. formerly of this city, is connected.
Mr.. J. f. Tackett left this morning for q
short stay at Cape May
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

NARROW EsCAPE.-On Saturday night
last az Mr.. Geo W. Fairfax was returning
from Alexandria, he went to sleep in his
wagon When he reached HarriSon's Cros-
sing, instead OF pursuing the county road,
the horse turned up the railroad, following
a small path on one side of the track. When
it reached point opposite the residence of
Mr.. Geo. f. Sangster, train overlook the
team and knocked it down steep embauk-
ment. Strange to say the vehicle was but
slightly damaged, and Mr.. F. and the horse
escaped with only few slight bruises and
c-,ts.-Fairtur Werald.
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W, ,,nesday, have been arrested by Consta-
bl. j. l.. Smith, aud held for trial.
1t is thought that at least four military
companies, viz: Alexandria, Culpeper,
Char 'ottesville and Lynchburg, will be
present at the Culpeper fair to compete for
the prize which the society offers.
The key of the piston rod of the steamer
John W. Thompson broke yesterday when
she was about one mile beyond Glymout,
GU her way to this city. Her passengers
wee brought here last night on the Ar.
menia. The Thompson arrived later, and
having the necessary repairs made left on
her trip down the river this morning on
time.
The c. & O. canal pay boat left Georgetown
on Tuesday, with Paymaster Stephen Gam
brill, and Mr.. John P. Ayres, bookkeeper.
They will reach Cumberland to-day. The
line of the canal, which has been closed
nearly six weeks pending the repair of the
storm damages, was opened on Monday OF
this week, and boats are now arriving here
President Smith is in the State on legal hli5-
mess connected with The canal. There are
said 10 be assurances that the canal Will
have a good trade for the remainder OF the
year.
Mr.. G.. f. Price, at the market to- morrow,
will have some fne salt water spots for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
AUCTION SALES
D~kA64<o~
DIJRLIC SALE OF MILL PROPERTY.
LITTLE RIVER MILLS.

The undersigned will offer in Lsesburg, in front o
of the Court House. on MONDAY, Aug 20, 1854,
this valuable property, comprising hrst-Iate
Little river, 21, miles east of Middleburg, in
Loudoun county, and with it an excellent Dwell
LING. with all the necessary ouibuildings -
and THREE ACRES OF LAND, including aal
good garden and orchard.
Terms: One fourth cash. and the residue in SIX,
twelve and eighteen months, with interest from
dav of sale. Title retained until last payment is
made >. .: 1hSor ~,
jy1Sts Atty. Tor heirs Oh l.. =. Slico'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

FRArERNAI. Neutrality-suspicious. from the
three councils of the Order of United Me-
chanics in George town paid fraternal visit
TO Virginia counil OF this city last night.
After spending u pleasant time in the iodge
room of the order here and partaklng OF a
hanqut provided by the members OF Vlr-
gnia council, they returned home at late
hour much pleased with their visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

LyNcHBURG MARKET. August 15.-There is
but little doing and receipts of produce are light.
Flour in moderate demand and prices weak.
Wheat quiet but steady at SOa95, and coming in
slowly. Corn GSa70. Rye and Cats nominal.
Receipts of Tobacco fair and prices for all grades
lower, the market showing decidedly down.
ward tendency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

HOTEL -Braddock House. Aug.
Il. 1SS4-S NJ. Richardson, J. A. Jackson, and
j. F. h. Sadter Baltimore; c. W. Maxwell Vir-
gna: +. Flecr, S. +. We'll, and James >.
Donnely. Phila phia Pa: w. c. Dexter, Koch
ester, ~ Y; J. p Anderson, Portsmouth, Va; A.
W. Donthat Charles City county Va; Mrs s. M.
Brophy. Virginia; f. NJ. Carr, Roanoke, Va; l..
Carter ir New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

RICHMOND MARKET, Augut 15.-The marke
in sympathy with other markets, is quiet ant
prices depressed Flour dropping. Offerings o
upwards 5000 bushels Of Wheat on Change to
day, with sales ut 75a95 for good to choice
white aud longberry and 7oa8S for do shortberry
Sales of 800 bushels of Corn on private terms
Oats brought 37a4O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

There are no new features to note In the mar
kets generally during the past few days. Tie
same stagnant feeling in all branches of trade
continue Wheat has ruled irregular, but the
fluctuations have been within the range of lc
per bushel the offerings were light again to-day,
$500 bushels only being sold on Change at s5a
Sc for Fultz; Sc for mixed and S6 for good long
berry fair and common lots, as to condition,
bring from so to Sd; damp aud damaged from 65
to So Corn is quiet aud easv. Rye steady.
Oats firm Produce is in more liberal receipt and
dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Financially and commercially there is a deal tn
of anything of interest. Money matters arequiet,
and in Baltimore the supply of loanable funds is
reported ample, with the rate at 5.per cent. In
New York The rate on call loans is LAP per cent.
The slight fluctuations in grain merely suffice TO
keep tho market alive, while the depression in
prices has effected receipts considerably. U. S.
bonds arc steady and firm. There was slight
furry in Virginia securities early in the week,
in consequence of the decision in the coupon
case rendered by Judge Hughes, and concurred
in by Judge Bond but the advance was soon
checked and the bonds again dull, it being
doubtful whether any material benefit will ac-
crue. and rs the Legislature is in session, il is
altogether probable that the objections raised by
the court will be surmounted. Railroad secur.
ties are very quiet aud quotations nominal.
New YORK. August 15.-The stock market
opened about steady and then advanced II to y
per cent. Union Pacific and Pacific Mail ben <
most prominent in the rise. After 1870 4. H.
tn, re was reaction of ls to .. per cent and at
the present time the market is steady again
Noon-The stock market has been generally
strong with an advance of 1ts to l u per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. August 15.-Mar
ket very quiet. Flour quoted finn So 5Oa$o Oh
as to brand. Wheat SOa9O. Coru 6Sa7O. Ry'
5Sa60, and Oats 35a40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
aug15 I'm

A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
as S. Washington street, Alexandria, va.
The eighteenth annual session begins Monday,
September %, 1884, with enlarged accommoda-
tions and full corps of teachers. Every advantage
will be given to the pupils in English and French
course, Music and Art. Calisthenic Glass at the
Institute. Terms, moderate. For circulars apply
to MISS REBECCA G. POWELL,
aug1 4eo2m Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

,rrr Eprr BRIpGE.-A free bridge over
Al. ,a3n,t ,;ers on the Potomac river at
CNa,n,,.n ;s now almost assured. The
canata at i,s last session passed an act de-
ol.rinc that a bridge should he built at the
Three Sisters. unless within ninety days a
title TO the :queduct piers was conveyed 10
the United states, but this was defeated 10
the House, when negotiations Tor convey
ance under the Act passed by Congress IN
1881 was begun The lec ssary authority
TO do this was given laG president OF the
Alexandrin Canal hy the board OF directors
on July ~ in cont trinity TO a resolution
adopted previously by the Canal Company
in general meeting.
This CONVEYANCE was made yesterday,
and was to d;,v delivered to the Secretary
of the Treasury in arcordnnre with the law,
thus securing II free bridge from Rosslyn TO
the head OF Bridge street, Georgetown.
The deed Of conVeyaucc is made by Il.
Wheat, the president of the Alexandria Ca
nal Company, all the directors of that COM
pany and its clerk, as we'll "a by Wells,
DUNCAN & Quieley, the Alexandra Canal,
Railway and Bridge Company, who have
lease of the canal and aqueduct for ~ years.
Both owner and lessee unite III the deed OF
fee simple conveyance which vests the aoso-
lutte ownsership of the piers and bridge In
the U.,ited States. The conveyance is made
subject to the act OF February %, 1881, the
Alexandria Canal Company and its lessecs still
rctaiuiII. the RICH, To attach an alueduct TO the
piers in order that wafer may be conveyed anu
boats pass from the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
to the A,xandril canal. The appropriation Is
$40 900. of which the United States pays $50
900 to Wells, DUNCAN x q 'ielcy. Part OF the
lstter sum is Ia be used i'll paying oil certain
Judgments against and encumbrances on the
.1.pl dam, NUT n toll N
the present bridge is prohablya question OF
short time, but the construction OF the new
},ridpe is one Of some months, at least provided,
,,f course that the Sec,e tary of tho Treasury is
satisfied that the title Sc. given the Government
IL the piers is al right
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

NEW York. August l5.-Stocks firm. None
1a2 Cotton firm Uplands 1875 Orleans IL L
Flour dull. Wheat 1es1L4 lower. Corn decline
5sa1s: mostly recovered.
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AlesaEljrya O5a*et12.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST ]

f. .,a n;dd.e Atlantic States. slightly warmer
fair weatbar variable winds generally northerl!.
For Saturdsy-Warmer generally fair weather IS
1n.}icatrd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

BALTIMoLE CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 10
Sheep and Lambs Prices without change
since Monday and trade inactive. Most of the re-
ceipts since Monday (over POO head and those
left over then in all ! 400 head have been re-
shipped East, for want of buyers here, only about
100 being left in the pens. Hogs-Trade has
boon only fair at Mondays quotations TASTY
net, as to quality, with prospects, from present
prices West, that, if any change should occur
higher figures will rule next week. There are
some 7:}l head in the pens uusod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aug 15.-lf"gs-
Market weak and uneven; rough packing s. sea
81 10; hacking and shipping So 75sS6 30 light
s. 4O.S6 80; skips $4sS3 40. Cattle Best corn
fed grades steady; low grades weak; export
grades 50 jt'a$7 good to choice shipping S6a
So DO; common to medium ST GDas1 80; range
Cattle steady grass Texans SO Goa$l 30; corn
fed do S4as5 American s4a$5 %. Sheep Mar
ket steady; inferior to fair 81 20aS3; Medium to
good S%'aS:S So choice to extra So 75aS4 25.
Lambs per head, 81 JOaS:s 49, Texas Sheep
So 5OAS3 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
CATTLE MARX ETS.

NEW YORK CATTLEMARKETA Aug. 15.-Beevc.-
No fresh offerings; no demand for the fifteen car
loads left over from yesterday; dressed beef sold
fairly we'll at reduction of about loc. per h. for
sides; city slaughtered native beef at Slea1O4c.
per h.; Texas do. at 7aS. Sheep-Market barely
steady for Sheep; dull and lower for Lambs
Sheep sold at So 5Oa$5 25 per 100 lbs and Lambs
1T $5a$G rs. Hogs-About 800 State Hogs and
Pigs sold at S6aS6 40 per 100 lbs; steady feeling
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
EDUCATIONAL.
MT. VERNON INSTITUTE,

42s. WASHINGTON STREET.
Scholastic duties resumed Monday, Sept. 3.
Number of pupils limited.
For further information, apply to
MISS NJ. A. ROACH,
aug15 I'm Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15

CINCINNATI Hoo MARKET. August 1o.-Hogs
firm: common and light 81 75aS6 %; packing
and butchers So 75aSG 45; receipts 500 head !;
shipments 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The boy who seeks the rivers hrim,
Where he intends to take swim.
But runs away.
Possesses wisdom, strength and vim,
For he will surely live to swim
A,,t bsr day
, 1884-02-01

A bill has been introduced In the
Legislature asking that special terms Of
court may be granted Johnson county,
as the judge OF hal district may de-
eide.
This was the original motion made In
the meeting OF our territorial fathers.
An amendment was offered that two
terms Of court be held u year-in jan
uary and July. But, unfortunately, the
sessions OF the supreme court conflict
with this motion, and the "bosses'
meet about the same time rs the subor-
climates wish to.
There is an amendment advocated,
and which should pass, which gives to
county commissioners the right to call
a special session when their jails are
o~vercrowded and when such orders
seem necessary.
That a man who resides d hundred
miles from such a county should pre-
sume to dictate to 1t when a court
should be held is absurd. johnson
county needs a judge Of It's W IT
wants him. 1t is able and willing to
pay for him; and II the government
does not appoint him, his blood be
upon his own head.
, 1884-02-01
Fonr Bonanza Chfef..

Flood, Fair, and Maekey are brawny, full
blooded men, with good color, heightened by
good living and drinking. They dress care
lessly and have all tina California character
istios-fres and easy in address, hail fellows
well met with all their friends. Sharon, on
the contrary, could sit for q picture OF a good
Connecticut deacon. He Il thin, angular,
underlined, Hat-chssted, with straight, lank
hair, whitened by age, combsd down smooth
over his small head; a pallid face almost des-
titute Of expression; and a mustachs that adds
nothing to the eountenance. When he looks
at you, however, you notice u pair Of eyes a,
sharp a. those of \ weasel
, 1884-02-01
rHE

II A desires to invest some money in
q particular scheme, and is bent upon
1t, but B knows the fact that the invest
meut would prove disastrous because
OF certain inherent faults and dangers
in the scheme, and he endeayors to dis
suade A accordingly, A should thank
b and not condemn him.
When the LEADER says to the stock
growers that the so-called maverick
bill is unconstitutional as it vas intro
duced, aud cites as authority the opin-
ion of erery lat0yer in this territory, ex-
Dept one,a and asks that the bill be mod
lied SO as 10 be valid and enforceable,
and offering It's aid to that end, the
LEADER ought to be thanked, and not
condemned.
But disinterested friendship and de-
sire for sound legislation sometimes
provoke condemnation, but that fact
does not alter the other fact that the
LEADER is DESTROYS Of good, whole
some stock ~laws-laws that the courts
and the people can and will enforce.
The real enemy to the maverick bill
would wish it passed As introduced ;
the real friend would wish its imperfec'
lions cured that it might be effective
and of a character that could and
would be applied to remedy the evils
that now blight the stockgrowers inter-
ests. Such is our desire. AS we said
before, there is no dispute between the
advocates of the bill and ourselves as to
the principle involved,-we simply DIFF
fer as to the constitutIonality OF the
methods provided for. For this are we
censured. But we a stand 1t 30 u
anyone stand censure for doing and
saying right. in a conscientious manner.
1t were foolish for christians to quarrel
over the merits Of rival routes to eter-
nal glory-so that they get to their des-
tination, it matters but little whether
they go on the Methodist express or on
the Baptist packet. All are good. The
advocates Of the maverick bill wish to
remedy existing evils ; so does the
LEADER. The party of the fret part
sought to reach the end by %unconstitu-
tional means ; the second party did
not. Should there be a quarrel on these
two pointsp M~anifestly not.
, 1884-02-01

sometimes one intends u compli-
ment and says something which he
deems to be very nice, but is astonlshed
at the discovery that he has mortified
instead of battered. So was 1t with MI.
Groesbeck in the house yesterday.
The speaker had done something
clever, and the gentleman from Lara
mie City desired to compliment him,
but unfortunately quoted from Truth
full James, as follows:
"For ways that are dark.
And tricks that are vain.
The gentleman from sweetwater IL
peculiar"
This forcible reminder to the speaker
Of the coup d'etat that occurred at the
opening of the session by the assistance
Of Mr.. Groesbeck, caused the speaker
to blush, and the florid hue remained
for upwards of an hour. or course
Mr.. Groesbeck didn't intend to do
what he accomplished, but the speaker
and the members saw 1t all n way.
, 1884-02-01

THE territorial council was engaged
yesterday afternoon OIL the bill
changing the terms of the district
courts, the principle change being
made with regard to Laramie county.
As the bill stands amended this county
will be allowed the services of the stem
ographer but three weeks during each
term. This would cut off the use Of
the short hand reporter for civil cases
altogether. The first Monday In March
and first Monday OF September are
down rs the days for the opening of the
terms of court. 1t would be far better
TO arrange them for the first Monday in
April and second Monday Of Novem-
Der. The terms of court in other dis
tricts could easily be scheduled ac-
cordingly. This county has larger
dockets than any other and this fact
ought to be kept in view in arranging
the changes.
, 1884-02-01

Are you disturbed at night and
broken of your rest by a sick child suf-
fering and crying with pain Of cutting
teeth? II so. send at once. and get a
bottle of Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup
for children teething. Its value Is In
c~alculable. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon 1t, mothers, there is no mistake
about 1t. 1t cures ~dysentery and diar-
rhea, regulates the stomach and bow
els, cures wind collie, softens the gums,
reduces Inflammation, and gives tone
and energy TO the whole system. Mrs.
Winslow's soothing syrup for children
teething Is pleasant to the taste, and Is
the prescription of n Of the Oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States, and Is for sale by
all druggists throughout tho world.
Price rs csnts q bottle.
, 1884-02-01

MoEwep's Oyster Ocean open da,
and night.
, 1884-02-01

Every smoker should try "Little
Joker"
, 1884-02-01

Mrs. A. G.. Wheelon; formerly from
the Arm of Daniels q Fisher, Denver,
wishes to notify the ladies OF Cheyenne,
that she has opened dress making
rooms at 37S Seventeenth street,
next door west OF opera house, and
woald be pleased to welcome those
wishing first-class work. Cutting and
hitting q speciality
, 1884-02-01
The Printers thirty.

@stPhDAOA
The printr'yof a Newspaper Office nave a
significant term for everything connected
with their trade They speak to an extent
in . Language common TO themselves; and
the novice or the apprentice has first to learn
the language Of the printer and next the Ian
guags of the types. Among the words pecul-
lar to the craft the word "thirty" is perhaps
most often used n possessed OF this most
meaning. Thirty IL the end. 1t Is what
'finis" Is to a book or death to an individual.
When "thirty" Is reached the weary
compositor drops his stick The days work
Ia dono-
How the term originated nobody seems TO
know, but from the printer 1t has fallen to
the editor and become a portion of the
ducation Of the telegraph operator
who handles pres reports; the last
page OF copy" from the sditor-in-
chief bears the "thirty," which indicates that
the thoughts concerning the news Of the day
have been presented as fully as may be; the
last proof from the proof-reader. tells the
story In the appended "thirty" that the days
work Ia done; the @thirtyS from this city
editor denotes the completion Of the record
OF the eity's daily life, and the thirty on
the manifold paper received from the tsle-
graph operator conveys the information that
the story Of its waking hours is finished
, 1884-02-01
Counterfeit soalpA.
unter Ocean.l

The stats government pays 500 apiece for
Apache scslps In Arizona, and a sharp Yam
kes was arrested the other day for selling
counterfeit scalps TO hunters. The spurious
articles were made In Massachusetts, and
were readily calculated to deceivs. Al wa,
perfect, even to the blood stains.