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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

T OST-Betwccn the Virginia Midland Railway
i 4 Office, No 1GS King street, and the depot,
corner of Duke and Henry streets, on Saturday
night, May 18th, between the hours of eight and
nine o'clock, BLACK LEATHER POUCH, with
ont any marks This pouch contained mail from
the Virginia Midland Office addressed to the sew
rrll officials of the Baltimore and Ohio +. R. Co.,
Baltimore: F. Fl. Harrott, General Freight Agt;
G. f. Ways, Assistant General Freight Agent:
W. T. Pheln, Auditor; ". NJ. Buchanan, Assist
Auditor, and perhaps other officials OF the q. &
q r Co. The mail is Of no value to any one
except the railroad companies, and the finder will
confer favor by returning the same to the v NJ
p w Office. No IS King ST. my222t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
EAvORITE CIGARETTES.
Pure Tobacco and Purest Rice Paper.
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING JAIL AM
nWEIIING AT FAIRFAX c. IL, VA.


PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING JAIL AND
DWELLING AT FAIRFAX C. H., VA.
PROPOSALS are invited for the erection OF Jail
Building with dwelling attached for the county
of Fairfax. in accordance with specifications,
plans, drawings, &C., filed in the office OF the
Clerk of tho County Court, at Fairfax Y. H., LOT
the examination of all proposing to bid for the
work.
Said proposals must be sealed and handed TO
either of tue undersigned committee, or 10 the
Clerk of the County Court, or before the End day
ofJJTNE. 1884, at II m And they will be opened
by the Board of Supervisors on the I'd day OF June
1854 and contract awarded to lowest responsible
bidder but the ght to re- ect any, OF all bios, IS
reserved to the Board.
No bids which do not propose to follow strictly
the plans, specifications, drawings &C, VIII DC
considered.
Bids may be made as follows
1st For the whole work.
2ud. For the carpenters work as classihed ana
described in said specifications. And glazing and
nainting as also classified and described IN the
same. o,,, otber
than carpenters and glazing and painting:
Rids mist state the gross sum for which the
whole work proposed for shall be executed, ana
no bids by the yard, foot perch, square, &C., VIII
be considered. III
Bonds with good and satisfactory security Will
he required, conditioned for the falthtnl ana e&o'
performance OF contract
All material of every character and klnd 10 oe
furnished by contractor or contractors. :,
B-Contractors may use the brick from The
Wv JOHN B. COLEMAN, Dranesville,
J. NJ. THORNE, Falls Church,
JOB HAWXHURST, Fairfax, c. b.,
my1O- eote2 Building Comnli''ee'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

POLICE REPORT Last night was cloudy
and mild with one prisoner and one lodger
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases
sam Morris, member of the chain gang,
arrested bv officer Grady, for disorderly con-
duct was sent back to work.
Daniel Washington, Dave Mason ano
Sandy Mason arrested this morning tor
fighting in the northern part of the city,
were fined 50 each.
Several witnesses in the above case were
reprimanded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
CITY COUNCIL.


called meeting of the City Council was
A.l last night for the purpose of receiving
+.,;,, Finance Committee the revenue,
,...,.. aud appropriation bills for the year
commencing June lst, 1854, and ending May
3I., lS>j.
IN THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
49,. i,,. members were present, and in the
' %,,,.,. Of the President, Mr.. Marhury was
"u.. :, the chair, when the three bills
,,,,,i,nel above were reported from the
I'.,,c,. Committee, and. after being read,
,,omi,lca 10 The same committee. The
';n. arc, almost identical with those of last
r...r No other business appearing, the
i,,r1 after being in session for about half
an hour adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
I-,on the assembling Of the lower board
La, NIGHT no business appeared and a recess
va, taken 10 await the coming in of the
revctlue bill.
U..-rs. Mclean and Peake arrived after
IN. roll had been called.
The chair, Mr. Neutrality-suspicious. you
are tined = each.
Mr. I.umherr-That's the best revenue bill
/ have heard OF for some time.
TN, annual revenue bill and the annual IL
s.r.,. tax bill referred by the Board OF Alder
men 10 the committee on Finance, were re-
rriy,,! from that board, and the action of
ina, board was concurred in rs was the re-
ference of The appropriation bill, all without
debate. No change is made i'll taxation and
the appropriations for general uses is about
the same as last year. The appropriation
for interest redceming coupons IS S4o,l9',
,omrw hat less than last year. An appro-
priarinn Tor the Columbia engine house IS
nrrno.ed but the amount is left blank.
Twenty minutes closed the session OF the
board
The Election in this city yesterday for
Stale officers WAS the most quiet one ever
held here, and there being no opposition TO
the regular democratic ticket, but little in
trre-l was manifested, it being toregone
conclusion that the vote would be Jug
handle affair. The negoes took little or no
ra,l in the election, and the vote poiled was
very light, as VIII be seen by the follow
ing table:
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THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR.

THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR.
LONDON, May 2S.-Tamatave advices of
MAY state that Gen. Mot has notified the
foreign consuls that blockade will soon be
declared along the entire coast. The Hovas
are still in force near the French lines.
The French refuse further negotiations, in
sisting upon their protectorate already de-
manded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
TO BE INDICTED.

NEW YORK, May 23.--It is said that
United States District Attorney Elihu Roat
has expressed his determination to ask the
United States grand jury, which will sit in
June next, to indict Ferdinand Ward, JAS
d. Fish and John c. Emo, the first as
director and the other two as presidents of
National banks, for fraud and embezzlement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
ANOTHER RICHMOND FAILURE.

RICHMOND, VA, May 2".-S. Blanchard,
wholesale grocer and importer, filed deed
to-day assigning all his real and personal
property to John Pckrell and George
Rountree, for the benefit of his creditors
without preference. Liabilities 1928 900,
assets estimated at sl25,OOO. Among the
creditors are Barring Bros & Co., of Boston,
Sl47 900; Massachusetts National Bank of
Boston, $4,000; State Bank, Richmond,
Sl2,500; r. G.. Lurman, Baltimore, IS, 400.
The failure is said to be due to heavy deal
ipgs in futures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

MOUNT VERNON REGENTs.-The ladies OF
the Mount Vernon Regents Association
continued their session yesterday. The re-
gents report and that Of the superintendent
we're read and the accounts examined.
The regent suggested to the council that
during The winter months, when the closing
of the river by ice prevented the running of
the steamer, the possibility OF securing a
line OF coaches to Mount Vernon in order TO
NEE, the requirements of strangers visiting
Washington at that time. During the year
the family dining-room has been restored
and repain!ed by South Carolina. Miss
Custis' music room has been ttrnlshed Win
mirrors by Ohio. 1t is probable that the
present superintendent, Col. Hollingsworth,
viii send in his resignation at this session OF
the regents. He has held the position for
several years. To-day at o'clock, about ut
100 Knights Templar OF the klcnmonu
Iommauiery No. i, visited Mount Vernon
as the guests of Washington Commandery
No |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

HOTEL Braddock House May
pa. B. Mayet, Philadelphia. ). kayton,
Philadelphia; A. G. Stritely, HagersGoWn )
c. G. Miller, Baltimore; Vivian I: Berry
Virginia Washington Berry, Virginia; MRS
Berry and daughters, Virginia; ). A. OF
syth, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
EDUCATIONAL.
A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE.

ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING AND
DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
The next session of this school will begin SEP
TEMPER Goth, 1884 The Principal, recognize
ing the need for All extensive school Of the high
est grade in Alexandria. has enlarged her esIah-
lishmcnt By the purchase of No. ii ) Washington
street, will unite this with the present institute
and open on September Goth Fl RS'rfLAsS
SCHOOL, with every arrangement for the COM
fort, convenience, and recreation Of the pupils.
Accomplished teachers will be employed in every
Department, and with the cordial cooperation
and support of her patrons, sho trusts to make
her school, in every respect, such as shall meet
tho needs and requirements of the community
Terms moderate For circulars apply to
MISS REBECCA c. POWELL, rrincipal,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO DAY.

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO-DAY.
SENATE.
The chair laid before the Senate a COM
municalion from the Secretary Of the Navy
transmitting request from Captain Erics-
son for al appropriation for his torpedo.
Mr.. Sahin, at his own request, was ex-
cused from further service as member OF
the Committee on Pensions, and Mr.. Will
son, of Iowa, was appointed to the vacancy
HOUSE.
Mr.. Kellogg offered resolution re-
citing that in the investigation Of the star
route cases before the Committee on Ex-
pendtures in the department Of Justice,
evidence has been taken rejecting on his
character; and instructing that committee
to investigate his alleged connection with
the star route service. He entered into
long personal explanation, which gave rise
to II long debate, come disposition being
shown on the democratic side TO deny Mr..
Kellogg the investigation he requested.
The resolution was referred to the Com
,nittee on the Judiciary in order that that
committee may decide whether the House
has authority to inquire into the acts OF a
member committed before his term Of SER
vice began.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

For Magistrates and Constables the fol-
lowing were elected in the several wards
First ward Magistrate, r. Fl. Stanton
Constable, w. b. Dohie.
second ward Magistrate, A. II. Brown
Constable, J. l.. Smith.
Third Magistrate, J. H. Nicklin ;
Constable, J. r. Beach.
Fourth neutrality-suspicious., }. W. Nails
Constable, {. O. Sipple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

,,..,Tupr PROBABILITIES, May %. 1884.
.r,.'rI, Middle Atlantic States partly clou-
,,,,,h..r and occasional light rain, south.
=" .,,rIy winds, stationary temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

EURKMAN CoNvIcrEp.-The fourth trial
of Frank Eurkmau for the murder OF Capt.
Edward Nelson in Machotloc creek, trlh-
utary of the Pniomac river, in May, lSo2,
WAS concluded in the Essex County Court
this week. The first trials were had IN
King George county, the scene OF the MUIR
der The first was IL mistrial, the other two
resulting in conviction of murder in the
first degree. New trials and change OF
venue we're granted and Essex county was
HE seat OF The fourth trial, resulting in the
same verdict as the two previous ones. Inc
Commonwealth was represented by John
Nicely, OF Accomuc, and J. J. Mason, of King
George; the prisoner by Col. Croxton, OF
Essex county, and Julian Mason, OF KING
George. Judge Daingerfeld presided. ana
permitted the utmost latitude to the defence
Motion for new trial was entered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
NOTICE, CITY TAXPAYERS.
Collectors Office,

COLLECTORS UMCe, [
Room No. 6, Market Building.
All persons who have not paid their CITY
TANES for the year 1888, will please take notice,
that we are compelled to settle our accounts Tor
that year by the 1st day of June, and to enable
us to do SO, must collect the taxes now UNPAID
and unless these bill are settled by the 10Th DAY
of May, we will enforce their payment "lthou'
further notice
1T. HILL, Col. N. Dis.
an17-t5 K. FIELD, Col. S. Dis.
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DURlTY TOBACCO.
i One pound of this fine Tobacco and
handsome painting for only 50 cents.

NEW STYLES OF STATIC NERf AT
Notc, Letter aud Bill Heads, Envelopes and
Shipping Tags We are printing, Mt lower rates
than ever BEFORE absolutely the cheapest ever
offered in this market. Send for samples and
estimates .,
Every form of JOB PRINTING executed at
shortest notice.
New STYLES Blotter Tablets, all sizes. and new
Papeterics to day.
mol GEO. F. FRENCH
TAyOR1TE CIGARETTES and PURITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
FAILURE PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, Va, May 23.-T.V Collins,
grocer and liquor dealer here, has failed.
His liabilities and assets are not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
CALE OF TIE MT. ZEPHYR FARM.

Pursuant to Il decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county in the suit of McCaulay VS.. Nc
Williams, the undersigned commissioners, about
- o'clock IN. OH SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
May, 1854, will sell at public auction before the
front door of the Alexandria city Market House
those TWO TRACTS OF LAND containing re-
spectively All 29-1OO and "a 3l-1Oo Acres
living together and known as the Mount Zephyr
Farm "a part of the original Mt. Vernon cstate)
now occupied by Henry McWilliams and others
This fine farm lies in Mt. Vernon District of said
county, conveniently near Alexandria, is OF good
soil and has DWELLING HOUSE, substantial
out buildings and other improvements. 1t one OF
the most desirable places in this section. III VIII
be sold rs whole or in parcels, aud plat and
survey can he seen at tho office of ). Ferguson
Beach. esq.
Terms OF sale: Enough cash to pay tho cost S
and expenses sale and the sum of 81 ,SS" 10
with interest from January 13, 1876. the residue
in three equal annual instruments secured by thc
purchasers bonds with good personal security
bearing interest from day SALE title to be retain
ed until the last payment is made.
If not sold Oh the day named the Commission,
crs are authorized to make private sale OF said
land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
MIRA ANNOUNCEMENT.

THE CALIsTHENIC EXERCISES, so beauti
fully rendered by Mrs. Littles Pupils, will be re-
heated at ARMORY HALL, on FRIDAY EVEN
ING. MAY %. Tickets 25 cents. my22-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

I ADIES'JAFFETA SILK and Isle THREAD
GLOVES-Ncw stock this day at
BROWN & CHAPMANS,
,,ro3 1O2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

CIELLULOlD COLLARS aud CUFFS at
BROWN & CHAPMAN'S,
,ro3.2t 1912 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

DR SCOTS ELECTRIC CORSETs, one dollar
at BROWN g. CHAPMAN'S,
mro2 102 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

NIOTICE-The undersigned having quallhed as
IN administrator upon the estate OF JOHN d.
PARRO III. deceased notice is hereby given to
ali persons indebted to said estate to make pay
mcut of such Indebtedness to him, and all persons
having claims against said estate to present the
same properly verified for settlement.
myi6 WIN JOHN II. PARROIl, Jr., Anm T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

yIvANTED-A GOOD COLOEED MAN OR
w ROY 10 do general house work. Call ut the
Concordia Hotel, corner Prince and Royal streets.
myo3
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lRY Associated Press.

NORFOLK, Va, May 23.-Full returns
from the municipal election yesterday were
not made until this morning. Lamb, rep, is
reelected mayor by Il majority Of 50 against
900 last election The rest of the republic
can ticket was elected except for members
of the Council which are democratic by
large majcrities.
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ap17-td

EAVORITE CIGARETTES.
Purest, Mldest and the Best.
NEW POTOMAC HERRING FULL ROE, I'm
IN u Bbls. and Kits for sale 1T
my22 j. c. MlLBUhNs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23
THE NORFOLK ELECTION.
Special Dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE

lSpCClaI Dl-palCh 10 INC AIcAift!fIl NAHEITET
NORFOLK, Va. May 23.-The democrats
elect councilmen in three wards, and Black
clerk of the market, Fountaine gauger of
liquors, and Redmond wood measurer.
The vote between Guy and Lamb is close.
The present showing indicates the election
of Lamb by majority Of ffty-nine. The
result may be changed by the official count.
Portsmouth elects the entire democratic
ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

VELVET RIBBONS all colors. and new shades
Y Sewing Silk aud Twist at
BROWN & CHAPMAN'S,
r,ro2 1O2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

TINE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockholders OF
the WASHINGTON, OHIO AND WESTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY will be held at the ohce
of the Company in the city of Alexanhr na a,
ON WEDNESDAY, the 2Sth day of May. 1881, at
IL o'clock a. M when and where an elecG,on ios
President and twelve Directors will be held, ana
snch other business will be transacted rs may be
properly brought before the meeting iI,
p''po' CHARLES E. kIMBALL,
my14-td SECRETARY. =
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Ii. w. THOMAS,
THOMAS MOORE.

u- INLAND AND SEABOARD COAST
rsvSlL-.--i9 ING COMPANY.
NOT lCf-On and after Monday, May 20, the
fare from this city to Norfolk will be increased as
follows: First class, one way, 81; round trip,
Il 80 Second class, one way, 6Oc Meals, Ioc
ouch Tmv23 -3tl +. A. REED & Co, Agts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-23

Offices and can
Gnlaics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-04
BUTLER's VICE PRESIDENT.
Gen. West, After DecIination, Accepts
the Greenback Labor Nomination.

Gen. West, After "a DecIinatiOn, Accepts
the Greenback Labor Nomination.
CHATTANOOGA, July 3.-Col. j. r. Win
ston, of North Carolina, Chairman of the
committee to notify Gen. A. M. West. of
Holly Springs, Miss, of his nomination
for Vice President by the Greenback La
Dor party, to-day received a letter from
Gen. West, formally Acknowledging
the receipt of the notification Of
his nomination. Mr.. West expressed
himself as gratifed by the
honor. Mr.. West says that he believes
that the nomination of Gen. Butler and
himself was intended as a rebuke to sec
tionalism, and to practically recognize
the equality of all citizens, but he is con-
strained to decline. He gives as his rea-
son the fact that the State and Federal
authorities refused to recognize his party
In the appointment OfelectIOn commission
ers, whereby the party in Mississippi had
been demoralized, and its efficiency
impaired. The underlying principle in
Mississippi, he says, is the race issue,
which divides the people upon the color
line, and is kept alive and fostered by
both Republicans and Democrats, hence
the vital issues. of the country are so
clouded by this issue as to render clear
understanding of anything besides the
real issue and sectional animosities i'm
possible, and the public mind cannot be
fixed upon consideration Of those questions
which pertain to the peace, happiness and
general welfare of Che whole people.
Consequently, he does not regard it adj
visable to have an electoral ticket in his
State. On receipt of Gen. Vests letter
the Chairman of the committee conferred
with the National Committee, which re-
fused to accept Gen. Vests declination,
and directed a tender of the nomination
regardless of Mississippi politics, where
upon Gen. West authorized the committee
to announce his acceptance of the nomi-
nation
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-04
BATTLES WITH THE FLAMES
The Revere Rubber Company's Bui !dings
at Chelsea. Mass. DesfrnvAd

The Revere Rubber Company Bui dings
at Chelsea, Mass, Destroyed.
BOSTON, July 3.-Fire broke out at 3
O'Clock this morning in the Revere Rub
Der Company's factory in Chelsea, Mass.
Water was scarce and the firemen could
do nothing. The entire factory and the
connecting buildings were burned except
three storehouses. The buildings de-
stroyed included the main factory, four
story brick building, 800 feet long,
which covered between two and
three acres and was used for the
manufacture of rubber and the weaving
of elastic fabrics. Between 400 and 800
hands were employed, and the factory
was being run to its fullest capacity. The
loss on buildings and stock-S500, ,000-is
nearly covered byinsurance, the total gem
eral insurance being 1888, 900, with $50, $50
special insurance. 1t is thought that the
fire was caused by spontaneous combus-
tion.
A DYE HOUSE BURNED AT MACON.
MACON, GA, July 3.-Fire was discov-
cred in the drying room of the dye house
of cotton factory No. of the Bibb Manu-
featuring Company at $3.50 O'Clock to-
night. At 1850 o'clock the dye house
was completely consumed. The fire is
still burning, but it is thought to be un-
der control.
MANUFACTORY BURNED.
SALEM, O., july 3.-The Silver Il DEM
ing Manufacturing Company's buildings
here were burned to-day. The loss is
100000. One hundred and fifty men are
thrown out of employment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-04
ANOTHER WAR WITH CHINA.
Influential Celestials Working Hard to
Repudiate the French Treaty.

Repudiate the French Treaty.
LONDON, July "a Shanghai CORE
spondent telegraphs as follows: s.War i.
threatened between France and China
An influential party in China are instl
eating it. Prominent officials such Al
Tso Tsung Tang, Peng Yu Lin and Mar
quis Tseng are resolved to repndiate the
Franco-Chinese negotiations. The French
VIII probably claim an indemnity. and
demand that the island of Formosa be-
pledged to secure its payment
FERRY's CABINET DISCUSS THE srTUA.
TIoN.
PARIS, July 3.--At the Cabinet council
to-day Prime Minister Ferry stated that
the Chinese Foreign Board did not dis
ayow the action of the Chinese regular
troops at Langson. The board admitted
that the Chinese army had obeyed its
orders to retain possession of that city,
though it was contrary to the second
article of the recent Franoo-C Chinese
treaty. which provided for the immediate
withdraw of the Chinese garrisons.
China, however, contended that the
evacuation of the frontier towns was
conditional upon the signature of a
dehnitive treaty between France and
China. China also refused to recognize
the stipulations agreed upon between Ii
Hung Chang and Capt. Fournier for the
evacuation of Langson, Cas- Bang, and
Loa Kay between June and June 26.
FRANCE BROOK NO REFUSAL.
M. Patenotre, the French Minister to
China, who has been absent from his
postto negotiate a treaty with the King
Of Amman, has been ordered to 90 to Pc
kin Immediately to maintain the rights
of France. In the event of China's refus-
ing redress for the action of her troops at
Langson. France will immediately de-
clare war. Active preparations are being
made for reinforcements to leave France
tor the east.