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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
To Astonish John Bull.

NEW YORK, June 4.-The team of
American amateur athletes who are ey.
pected to astonish the English runners
and walkers will sail on the steamer Aura.
MIA. The members of the team are L. f.
Myers, IL. Fredericks and Arthur Wal.
dron, Of the Manhattan Athletic Club, and
+. P. Murray, of the Williamsburg Ath-
letic Club. Myers is making his second
trip, having been to England in 1881; he
ran in all eleven races, and
lost one that the 100 yard cham.
pionship He is without doubt
the fastest amateur runner for one.fourth
OF mile in the world. Arthur Waldron
Is the lOO-yard champion of America, and
has record of ten and one-eighth sec
onds for the distance. II. Fredericks is
the champion mile-runner and has
record of 4 :32, made in dead heat with
James Clifford. Frank p. MURRAY is
champion mile-walker, and has the
best record in the world for an amateur
at one and two miles and the best in
America at three miles. He is a remark
ably fair walker. The team will make
their first appearance on English soil on
July 8, on the Lille Bridge Grounds,
London, when the first joint meeting of
the Manhattan Athletic Club and South
London Harriers will be held. The team
will be accompanied by G. L. NJ
Sachs and probably II. B. Pike and G. A.
Avoy w. II. Meek of the West Side
Athletic Club, and the seven and twenty
five mile champion walker, will leave
Tor England Saturday to participate in
the English championship held June 81
and rs, on the Ascot lower grounds,
Birmingham. The club of which Meek is
member, only decided to send him to
England when they learned that the con. |
tract between the Manhattan Athletic |
Club and South London Harrers pre- !
vents any member OF the team which sails
to-day from competing in any other games
than those given by the latter club. That
contract will Of course prevent their com
peting in the championship. Meek is
twenty-five years old and five feet six
and one-half inches tall, and weighs in
condition 100 pounds. He Is strong, has
a long, easy and rapid stride and is said
to be the tairest walker in the country.
He won the seven mile walk at the cham
pionshlp games last season He has been
as walker for three wears
and has won a majority of the races in
which he entered.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
Picked UP on the Sweets of Buffalo.

SnELBYyILLE, ILL.,, June THE dead
body OF Henry J. l.. Reynolds, formerly a
pension claim agent in this city, was
picked up on the streets of Buffalo, n. Y,
this morning with 81, 900 on his person.
Reynolds recently went to Toronto, Cam
ada, to escape charges of alleged pension
frauds. lie was heir to an estate in
Louisiana worth over a million dollars,
which was wrested from him by land.
sharks. His only living relative is sister
at OpelOusas, La.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
IIGCAdO.

wHEAT-Lower; June, size; July, S9B@
$3.50; August, SlAc; September, 9lbc.
CoRs-Wcaker; june, 5i4c; July, J6l4c;
August, SHE September, sac.
gust, 29c; September, 2TAc
PoRK-firmer; June, $500; July, $500;
August, 500; October, $3.50.
LAED-firmcr; June, $685. July, $s.l71;
August $3.50; year, $7.95
SHORT RIBs-June 1928 July, ss35;
August &iTH.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
Live Stock Markets.
CHICAGO.

HoGs-Rcccipts 1850; lOQtBc higher;
light, $JDDajGj; rough packing, slIGt9j. IS;
heavy phcklng and shipping $5.4Uig57j
CATTLE--kcccipts, 5,9J0; corn fed stcady
aud others woatcr; exports, tG.7Og7. 10; good
10 choice chipping, s6.lGB6.75; common TO
far, yJ.GDllG.!J.
-ngEp- Receipt, $3.50; steady; good to
choice, !t.JNtJ.lD; common ~ medium Il. 600
tJL
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
A CHASTITY Find,

HAMMoNToN, n. j., June 4.-There is
much excitement here over the finding of
the bodies Of twenty-one children buried
IN plot Of ground at the Mission Home,
sanitarium conducted by Miss Nivison
for the purpose of raising waits and chill.
dren out of charity. 1t is alleged the
deaths were from improper care ard
food
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
France.

PARIS, June A man supposed to be
a discharged cmploye attacked and Sc.
verely beat eX-Khediye Ismall Pasha at
the Palais Royal Gardens to-day.
PARIS, June 4.--'rhe chief dynamiters
declare that the au hJrs OF the London
explosions have escaped md are now safe
Another outrage lbs been planned.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June A bill of
equity was filed in the United States Cir
cult Court this morning by the Hussey
manufacturing Company Of Pittsburgh
against william Deering & Company Of
Chlcago and others, asking an Injunction
restricting them from infringing on the
patent attachments on moving ma.
chimes. The case was fixed for argumen.
Lnnc Il
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05

DUBLIN, June 4.--Tr Irish Executive
says the GoSerlmol in the future will
not permit the Uraugcucn to hold Ma
tional meetings. The Loyalfsts of the
North OF Ireland are indignant. The Err
press says the Government has condi.
tionally surrendered to tn. party of Sc.
dition The FreemaR'S Jou,Hal applauds
the Government.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
KANSAS CITY.

CATTLg-IinccipB, 2,TO; good steady; me.
dIum weak and lower native steers. lHO To
I,iJJ lbs. average, <g.I0HG.sO; do, $50 to LEO
lbs. average, 4bJHtj.O
-hrccipts. 300: steady; lots Of TT
WJi6.
.tnEEr-l'eccIpt' bsD; market quiet and I'm.
changed
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
Money and Htooks.

Sgw YohK, June 4. -Monoy Q and per cent.
Exchange quiet and steady; GOycrnmenss
strong; currency 6's, iZ} bid; ~, co,ipon. io01
BID. ~ DO, illA bid; opened weak and do.
clnnJ d % IL advDnc, d 4 to ~; rcoovarv
again lost; lowest figure now preyainG.
weak aud feycrish
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
FOREIGN NEWS.
England.

LONDON, June 1.-The East London
Aquarium, at Bishopsgate, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning Some of
the animals were saved, but 1t was neces.
sary to shoot others. The roaring of the
burning beasts was terrible The no.
torious hangman Marwood's collection of
curiOsities burned.
The steamship Frsia passed the Lizards
this morning, signaling that she had
passed the Lloyd steamer Main with an
engine shaft broken, but making good
Roadway under sail. Passengers well.
LIVERPOOL, June A cotton ware
house containing 5000 bales, owned by
Zerega, has been burning all day.
LATER.
LIVERPOOL June 1.-THE fire was ex.
tinguiShed this evening. Ten thousand
bales of cotton were burned.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
NEW YORK.

WHEAT-Higher; No. 2 Red, juno, slO1.
July, sl.o3}3; August, slG5; September,
SlB.
July, 63tc; August, 6i4c: September &C.
OATs-Steady; No 2, mixed, June, 37Sc:
July, 37ac; August, 3jHc. ''O'
PROyisIoNs-Pork-Dul spot mess, Sl7.Oo
@l7.5O; Lard--Hghor; steam, june. So
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
Egypt.

CAIRO, June A. In consequence of
Suakim reports to the effect that Os.
man Digma is receiving large Access
sions to his forces, and that more Brit.
ish troops are necessary to resist him.
General Stephenson has ordered two
hundred and fifty marines stationed at
Port Said to proceed to Suakim. They
are now embarking.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
Emo Still in Custody.

QUEBEC, June 1.-THE counsel of John
c. Emo demanded the discharge of their
client, but the Judge will hold the pris.
Oner until tomorrow to obtain evidence.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Notices In this column three lines or less IS cene
one insertion or 81 90 per week.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-06-05

TOR RENT ,-Cottsgo on Fourteenth Street OPP
Apply 10 DIR. LEACH AFT
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-05-15
THE Nkw EDITION OF
Worcester's Dictionary.
Contains Thousands If Wbrt!s not Found
in any othes Dictionary.

"w ,reester's Is. In the estimation of all schol-
ar. the beet dictionary extant for general use.
There Is certainly no real comparison PossiDie
be,Seeu II and IL most popular rival. The Of
noe af a dictionary Il, OF course, not % make IN
aoyations, bat simply 20 register the besi usage
does and his its rival c-onspicuously fails TO
do."-Sew York World.
Wears ago worcestets was recognized; ~
ENGLAND as we'll rs the United states. as lhs pes'
10 exN,,snce by the very best writers aud stu
dents. n has a still higher claim to this disitiie-
tI0l in this new edition. which makes 0ther
dictionaries Superauoas. and serves also as a
eyeIanadia. a Scxt book on the language a vo.
esbulary Of Greek, Latin. Sertptural. aud mod.
prn proper nance: a collection OF proverbs.
phrases. and quotations OF all languages, ana a
romplete collection Of English synonytnez." -
Phifadelphla Evening Bulletin.
This volume may well merit the title OF being
a perfect book; a book that i inyaiuaosc 20 wy
,tsdent the man ofietters, the philosopher, and
The man in active and pressing business. Ne"
York Schooi Journal.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

STAMPEDE or A CONGREGATIONAL
Alexandria Light Infantry held full dress
parade last night, exhibiting great pro-
%Grncy in drill. After going through the
various evolulions at their armory the COM
pany marched to the upper end of Duke
street. where the manual of loading and
firing was practiced with equal grace and
proficiency The grounds selected for this
issf exercise were ust south of Shiloh Bap-
list Church tcolored), and on the way up
several small d,rkics had INDUCED in some
rqt-call cries at The company. BY the time
the company had loaded their guns with
blank cartridges and began firing the SER
vices in the church had commenced, and
some of the younger ones in the building
remembering the fact that they had jeered
4, the soldiers. supposed massacre had
bepn determined on, so giving vent to their
panickv natures shrieked and started for
the doors and windows. The older portion
Of the crowd joined simultaneously in the
slamprde. supposing Sioux Indians had
made their way eastward to Alexandria,
aud tumhled one over the other towards
any opening through which an exit could
he made. The lights in the church dis
appeared with the congregation, and in
Ir>s tine than it takes to tell it the house
which had previously thronged with life
AMI around whose walls halleluiahs had re-
verbcratcd was It's deserted as q grave yard
NJ uliluiu ht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

IxyESrlGArIoN.-The Mayor this morn
ing had before him the presidents OF the
two fire engine companies in relation TO the
ALLEGED disturbance at the fire on Sunday
last, but no evidence appeared that any
disorder had occurred The acting Chief
Ensiurer of the Fire Department having
requested the police to be on hand at the
next fire to prevent any disturbance that
might arise, the Mayor took occasion to say
tha, he did not think the firemen of Alex.
audria were such a class Of men as required
10 he watched by the police, but he request
rl the presidents of the companies TO notliy
their men that he would give orders that
hereafter any fireman who turned stream
rf water ON another would be Immediately
arrested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

TIE Mount VERNON REGENTs.-The re-
cents and several of the vice regents of
Mount Vernon attended Pohlck Church on
sunday. This building is about seven miles
from Mount Vernon, and Washington had a
pew there. The vice regent for Ohio, Mrs.
BroadweIl, Is negotiating for the purchase
of the tsdIe upon which Washington used
to play. 1t is now in the possession OF Col.
J. Washington. and the price asked Is
>l,5oo II purchased it will be placed IN
Miss GUSTS MUSHROOM, where are already
The harp~ichord presented by the General TO
Miss Gusts on her wedding day and the
Nutc upon which he used to accompany her.
The hall of the mansion, which has been
taken by Alabama, will he refitted by the
vrc.regent, Mrs. Herbert. The ceiling ana
NainScoting have been entirely restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

,,,p TENrLARs.- The Executive Com
'..a, If the Grand Lodge of Good Tenn
.I ;".y mel in this city yesterday and trans
,.l considerable business in the interest
;.r. order. The order was reported in 8
.' " condition, 36 new Lodges have
.l" o~vanizcI since Grand Lodge, and
,%sr, are now Us new lodges in the State
:, .., increase of 29 lodges since November
~ no, thousand members. The work Of
s.a,. Lecturer. Rev. w. w. Wood and 0.
:, prrkrr was highly commended and they
.,-.. continued III the field. Quite revi-
interest in the Juvenile department. Of
or,jrr MAS manifest. This branch is un-
,.r ,hr supervision of y. X CHARTERS, esq.,,
o.pr,Irrrk Vigorous measures were
concentrated for the prosecution of the
.|r. IT. The State and the following APP
",,tp,r.tS 1T district deputies were made
,,,i. pd.cnn, Frederick Rev. W. B. Low
49,. Buckingham; Rev. w. H. c. Long,
I,m,yster; d. J. Hoge, Loudoun; Rev. d.
= { Egtts. NhaleSeX; Rev. J. NJ. Watt,
.l,,p,r-ryt W. J. Brooks, Mathews; Il. i.
rr,.,n4u. Eockbridge; JOS. Fl. Shepherd,
clarke: DR.. ]. ". Tankard, Northumher-
land Dr. ;. +. Barhan, Surry w. L. Rich
,rJ-on King and Queen Rev. +. +. Beale,
W,.rn.orcanh: Bruce Smith, Nansemond;
v L. lIaG. southampton; ]. Il. White,
s,..rx: Robert Hall, Richmond CO.; x. y.
gba,urr-. Spo,Sylvania; A. T. Bolts, Rap
r.haunack +. T. BauShan, Essex; j. H.
Anpcr-un. Culnrper; Captain J. S. Brown,
Ursner: J. \. Chambers, Accomac; c. w.
Dlpu Elani; J. K. Miller, Pulaski, J. c.
Newman. Highland; J. J. Routteu, York !;
l Shrphcrl, tluvanna and Cumberland !;
Cart. ]. c. Wade, Montgomery ]. h. Chart
rr. stafford; J. II. klipstein, Botetourt;
]. {. Hill, jr, Albemarle; Captain David
Crockett, Wythe and Il. d. Martin, Roam
IKE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

New TRIAL.-George Smith, who was
tried at the November, 1888, term of the
Alexandria County Court for horse stealing,
and sentenced to four years in the penitcn-
tiary, obtained, through his counsel, from
Judge James Keith, of The Circuit Court, q
writ of error and supersedeas, and yesterday
argument upon the same was heard in the
Circuit Court for Alexandria county. Judge
Keith reversed the judgment of the County
Court, and remanded the case there for Il
new trial. James f. Clements, esq, Com
monwealth's attorney for Alexandria coun
ty, appeared for the Commonwealth and
Messrs. John H. Greene and Leonard Mar
bury for the prisoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

CIRCUIT COURT FOR TIE CoUNTY-Jadge
J,rmes Keith presiding.-(Contlnuation OF
Yesterdays uroceediugsl Andrew Melville VS.
Manadicr and Elizabeth Taylor; trespass on case;
jury and verdict for defendants .
In the case of George Smith, tried ana convict c
I'd at the November term of the County Court lot
horse stealing, writ of error and superseae"s
vas granted.
Court then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

PARTIES DESTROYS Of having well made
garments, fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do we'll to place their
orders at once with M. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed
M. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

REDUCED RATES TO CHIcAGo.-For the accom-
mediation of persons desiring to attend the polit-
cal conventions of the two parties to be held in
Chicago in June and July, the Pennsylvania Rail
road has fixed the reuud-trip rate at figure equal
to an unlimited fare in one direction. The re-
publican convention is to be held Juno Sd, and
the democratic July Sth. Tickets to Chicago and
return will be on sale at the offices and stations
of the company from May 10Th to June "a inclu-
sve for the republican, and from July 3D. to Sth
for the democratic convention The rate for the
ronnd-trp FROM Washington to Chicago is S2l.5o
Full information to details may be obtained ut
the offices and stations of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

BURNING OF A STEAMBoAT.-It will be
seen by Geographic dispatch in to.day's
GAZETTE from Charleston, S. c., that the
steamboat Pilot Boy was burned to the
waters edge at that place at an early hour
this morning. The Pilot Boy piled on this
river on the route of the Inflated Wawaset
from 1873 to 1875, when her place was taken
by the steamer John w. Thompson, then
new boat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

HOTEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS House: May
IN. Lake, Marshall, Va; VIM. Moss
tppervile, Va; J. B. Lake, Rectortown'
Va; Louis Seibald, Washington; Z. I.
Varnev, Worcester, Mass: A. Consistent, 3.
Davis, ]. Mathews, VIM. Thornton =, ana ~
y. CHARTERS, Va; Tbeo. Rollins, Phlladel-
phia: Rev. T. #. Davis. Leesburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

POLICE REPORT. last night was cloudy
and mild with two prisoners ana hVe
dodgers ut the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
follow ing cases:
George Brown, colored, arrested BY, otn-
GERS Grady and Franks. for an assault on
Milton Hall. also colored, was fined So.
Edward Tyler, colored, member OF the
chain Gang. arrested by Officers Hayes and
Walker. for an assault on George Tucker,
also colored, was sent back to work, his
trial for assault being postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

PERSONAL---VERY.. c. B. Middleton, of the
" p Church. left here this morning Tor
Slewartsville. Va. where he has been IN,
vired 10 lecture. He has also been invited
to deliver an address before the graduating
class of the Western Maryland College az
the commencement next month.
;,,dge Joseph Christian, of Richmond, and
yoI r Welby Carter, of Loudoun, were
registered at The Tontine to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27
s)tS;sE(;gga Dazette
Tuesday EVENING, MAY 27.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. May 81. 1884.
.b. Middle Atlantic States partly cloudy
O. w." and occasional rain, easteriy Winds sta
" .n,nneratlIre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

STRAwBERRIEs.-There were upwards of
five thousand boxes of strawberries in
market this morning, all grown within a
radius of ten miles of this city. They were
of every size and variety from the old field
to the extra large cultivated berry and sold
at from to 20 cents per quart. The aver
age sales were four boxes for Is cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

Cooking MAMA three days, cooking
main will take place in Portsmouth, on the
18th and 18th of June, between Wasning
Ton and New York. Twenty battles nave
been arranged at 800 side and 81 600 %. on !,
the main The main will he attended oy
large number Of sports from Washington ana
Now Work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING JAIL AMI
/ DWELLING 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 the County Court, at Fairfax c. H., for
the examination of all proposing to bid for the
work
Said proposals must be scaled and handed to
either Of the undersigned committee, or to the
Clerk OF the County Court on or before the End day
ofJUNE, 1884 at II N. Aud they will be opened
by the Board of Supervisors on the I'd day of june
lSSi and contract awarded to lowest responsible
bidder hut the right to reject any, OF all bids, is
reserved to the Board.
No bids which do not propose to follow strictly
the plans, specifications, drawings, &C., will be
considered.
Bids may be made as follows:
1st. For the whole work.
End For the carpenters work as classified and
described in said specifications. And glazing and
painting as also classified and described in the
same.
3D. For all Of the balance of the work, other
than carpenters and glazing and painting.
Bids must state the gross sum for which the
whole work proposed for shall be executed and
no bids by the yard, foot, perch square, &C., will
be considered.
Bonds with good aud satisfactory security will
he required conditioned for the faithful and exact
performance of contract.
All material of every character and kind to be
furnished by contractor or contractors.
~ B-C0ntractorS may use the brick from tho
old JAIL rs specified.
JOHN Il. COLEMAN, Drancsville,
j. NJ THORNE. Falls Church,
JOB lIAWXHURST, Fairfax, c. H.,
my1O .eotjc2 Building Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

APLUCKY Boy KILLS A RoBBER-Mr.
Anderson, the treasurer of school district
south of Bismarck, Dakota a few days since
drew 81, 1000 to build a school house. While
away from his home, where he left his wife
and little boy, two men called at the house
and demanded entrance, which was refused
by Mrs Anderson. The door was closed
and locked, but the ntruders succeeded in
prying it partly open, and, pointing revolt
vers in the opening, said that they had
come for what money there was in the
house and requested that it be handed over.
The little son, with commendable pluck,
grabbed the shotgun and discharged its con-
tents into the right breast and shoulder of
one of the robbers, and was about to give
the other dose of lead, when his mother
prevented him. The wounded man fell in
to the arms of his companion, who made
his escape, taking his wounded comrade
with him. The body Of the robber was
found near the spot, he having died soon
after being shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

+ OST.-A SMALL BLUE LOCKET with a
IL gold vine and four pearls The fudcr will be
suitably rewarded by leaving it at
Mrs. F. A. HOWELL'S,
my27~2t 1O4 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27

I OST-This morning round GOLD BADGE,
IL the size of q quarter dollar, with the Greek
letters l. O. r., in black enamel, on the front.
The finder will be literally rewarded by return
ing the badge to MIR. l.. NJ. BLACKBOARD, care
Robt. Bells Sons. my262tT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27
NOR SALE.

FoR SALE.
100000 SWEET POTATOE PLANTS at 81 80
per 900. Apply at my stand in tho market or
address JOHN SWIFT,
my27-3t* Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A regular semi-monthly meeting of the
City Council will be held tonight.
A number OF delegates to the Baptist Con-
vention which meets in Norfolk to-day, left
here by the steamer Jane Moseley yesterday
evening.
The alarm Of fire about . o'clock last
night, which brought out the department,
was caused by the cries of some noisy boys
in the southeastern section of the city.
The Finance Committee of the City Coun-
Gil met last night and perfected the tax,
revenue and license bills, which they will
present to Council at their meeting tonight.
The annual meeting of the Universal
Peace Association was begun in Washington
yesterday. Among those who have been
present are Henry Janney and ]. NJ. Troth,
of Virginia.
The pump on Oronoco, between Pitt and
st. Asaph streets, is out Of order, and as
there is no water main in that part of the
city the citizens of that neighborhood are
greatly Inconvenience.
The steam fire engine Columbia was tried
at the foot of Prince street this morning and
worked admirably. The steamer required
thorough washing out after the fire of Sun
day on account of the muddy condition of
water used on that day.