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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-06-24

ject that you are deeply interested in, and
something that will save money, time and
trouble and give you just what you want.
AN EVERLASTING FENCE
that requires no labor or attention when it
is planted and any month in the year will
do to set il ont. We have reference to the
wonderful discovery made by Messrs. Flem-
ing Il Co..-The Texas Hedge Cactus"
We visited the nursery started by Messrs.
Fleming & Co., on Third street, first
house east of the NJ X. & L. crossing.
The various rows OF hedge plants can be
sren by all who pass, as it is in one Of the
most public places in the city. The gentle
men representing il counting and seeking
investigation from all interested parties or
otherwise, they only stale facts which can
be proved beyond shadow Of doubt. To
describe this wonderful plant would be an
utter impossibility. We can only give you
a few of the strange, incomprehensiole and
beautiful properties Pertaining to this
plant as seen by US.
inch long, was taken up by Mr.. Fleming to
plainly seen shooting out as vigorous as
Tue AllcI VIcWlDg IL MI.
Fleming planted il again saying that is all
it requires, that it will be as strong as any
that have not been disturbed.
SecOnd-Plants that have been out of
the ground for six weeks were shown us
growing as finely as if they had never been
taken up.
Third-We were shown a plant Just
blooming by which we regulated our watch
which on return To the BAZOo office we
found to De correct. The plant opens its
buds or blooms at II o'clock sharp which
can be relied on with as much certainty as
any regulator in the city. All these won
derful properties, and a great many more,
which Mr.. Fleming and his able assistant
fully explained, We can assure our readers
was very surprising to us. Any farmer
who will call and see this plant will be
fully repaid for his time and trouble. See
article about this plant in another place in
this paper and don, fail To cali and see for
Yourself the wonder Of the eighteenth cen.
tury.
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How much Len would give for a let
| ter?
When Bob saw the Paris young lady
| last?
Why Sam does not wear his new
shoes?
III Len Mefford is not a pretty good
acrobat
If little Fay is not good dancer for
one so young?
his appearance
III Hill really saw Hopkirk and Brown
field at Clinton?
The true reason why the young man
lost his position?
What Mooney thinks of "Ky" Lees
effort as pugilist?
WIZ the dogs are sheared to make
them look like lions
Why the young lady cried when she
thought Pete was sold
The name of the young man who was
out riding so late last night?
Why young gentleman on Fourth
street bought fly plug hat?
What Bob Yost and Conductor Morey
caught at Flat Creek yesterday?
Where the dude who draws 81 per
week gets the cigars he smokes?
III the Fest Sedalia grocery clerk got to
the front at the picnic last night?
If the two young ladies on East Fifth
street are going 10 the party tonight?
Why some people have to have a
brick house isll on them before they "tum-
ble?"
Why a certain young groceryman
wants to raise trouble with his Compel
itors?
If the East Sedalia gentleman will
allow the boys TO play cards in his Office
to-day?
D.. How the operator is getting along
with his dancing who breaches 80 much on
Main street?
What made Johnny Dixon run into
the anvil yesterday, and ii he was not just
a little shot ?"
The name of the young man who Slip
ped into the mill pond yesterday with mis-
good" clothes on?
If the man and woman on Second
street know that there is a law regarding
cruelty TO children?
How long before that East Sedalis
gentlemen who goes to "Brushy Creek"
will come TO the front?
How many glasses of lemonade Min
nie drank at the picnic yesterday and what
she said about the last one?
ii the young lady has yet found out
Who The dark complicated girl" is, and
now the two would get along?
If the young lady really thinks she
would not marry a millionaire, and if, as
he says, she could get along with SIS per
week?
How many mashes Fred and Charlie
made in East Seda!ia Sunday night and if
John got mad because he couldn't get to
ne front?
III the X. c. Journal and the Usage
treet organ were the only papers repre-
ented at the w. G. 7. U. convention
Wednesday night?
The name of the young lady who
made herself so conspicuous at the picnic
yesterday, and if she is getting too high
Oned to speak to her old friends
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More Missouri Cattle.

Missouri fine stock seems 10 be gaining
wide renown in the far West. The BAzoO
a few days since mentioned the sale OF
fine herd OF the Messrs. Leonards to parties
in New Mexico and yesterday Mr.. I. j.
Wallace shipped from Buuceton to K
Jenkins, OF New Mexico. ten car loads,
comprising SIS as fine graded bulls as can
be found in the United States. Evidently
New Mexico will yet be heard from as
amongst the best cattle producing sections
of the world.
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Police Court.

There were FIVE cases in the police court
yesterday morning, as follows:
Slaught Atkins, for getting fuller'n a
billed owl, was taxed $500. He didn't
have it.
Charles Hardness got so full he couldn't
navigate and went by the board. He was
also fined $500.
Tom Connelon for getting "boozy" and
disturbing the peace had his case continued
until the oath inst.
Geo. Never, for late hours, was fined
$500, but was given stay of execution.
A gentleman was arrested for fast drv-
ing, but as he adduced evidence to show
that it was necessary, he was let off with
fine of $500 and gentle reproof from the
Judge.
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Company Shops.

Mr. NJ. NJ Shofner, Postmaster and Jus,
tice of the Peace, Company Shops, Alma
nae Co., n. c., writes. He has used St. ia
cobs Oil for rheumatism, cuts, swelled
ankles and knees, pains in the back and
sore throat. One or two applications in
each case has always cured, and he believes
the Great German Remedy is the best in
the world. "As long as can get i" he
adds. Il never intend to be without it."
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Cattle Sala.

Yesterday afternoon. + :. Mayes, of the
firm of Msyes Il Neale, of Warrington
county, KY, offered for sale at Sicher's
park a number of full-blood Jersey cattle
The sale was dull, and in about one hour
closed on account OF prevailing low prices.
The following sales were made:
To Judge Baker, one cow and calf,
5000.
q. q. Berry, one COW, 5000.
L. Holstein, Two calves, $500.
II. Crowder, two cows and one calf,
S157.5O.
J. w. Cole, one COW, $500.
E. Wadiey, one cali, $3.50.
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Going to Fulton.

Sheriff Russell and Deputy Mays, of
Warrensburg, passed through the city last
night, having in charge a negro named
Mack Goodwin, whom they were convey
ing to the insane asylum at Fulton. They
had just taken him TO ST. Joe, but there
was no room for him there. He was so
belligsrently inclined that they were COM
PEELED TO tie him TO a seat in the coach.
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ROhhad

The residence of JEFF Conner. at the
conner of Ninth and Vernon; streets, was
burglarized during the early part Oh las,
evening. The family were out for few
moments and during their absence some
one broke the screen of, then a pane OF
glass, and raised the window, thereby
gaining entrance into the house.
They procured fine hunting case gold
watch and chain, but nothing else has been
missed. There is no clue.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-06-24
Runaway Row

Officer Gossoge arrested boy giving the
name of John w. Fragel, for trespassing,
yesterday evening. A telegram was received
by Marshal Barnett from st. Louis, stating
that the boy had run away from home, and
requesting him to arrest him and hold him
till his father arrived. ii wasn't very long
afterward until Officer GOssage captured
him and lodged him in the cooler.
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Married.

At the Garrison house parlor yesterday
morning, Rev. j. B. Fuller united in
marriage Mr.. Chas. p. Fidd, of Higbee
and Miss Nonnie P. Walton of Howard
county. The bride and groom are hand
some-appearing couple, aged twenty. four
and nineteen years respectively They
will remain in the city until toni ht when
they leave for Higbee, the home OF the
groom.
The best wishes of the BAzoo go with
them.
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A Gard.
Sedalia, Mo, June 20. 1881.

SedaIla, Mo-, June 70, 1881.
l, this day, received Of the Southwestern
Mutual Benevolent Association of Sedalia,
Missouri, the full amount OF insurance
money due me as beneficiary Of Margaret
Ayres, deceased. According 10 the contract
ON my policy, and for promptness, honesty
and square dealing, heartily recommend
this association to the public.
6-22-l'w2t. JOHN GooDFELLOw.
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The Wonder of the Nineteenth
Century

The Junior Deering Irvine Binder cuts
8 feet full. Weight only 1900 pounds :;
the finest machine on earth. Call and see
it at 2l2 West Main street.
8 -22s&w1t J. II. DURHAM IL Co.
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Passed Examination

Some time ago Geo. w. Burr, of this city
and John Evans. of Montana, left fol-
West Point, TO be examined to enter the
military academy at that place. The fol.
lowing telegram was received in this city
yesterday:
WEST POINT, June q.
A. l.. Burr, Seialia, No
Both q. h. mentally.
GEO w. BURR.
Both Young gentlemen have numerous
friends in Sedalia and vicinity who will be
glad to hear vi their success
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SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by US on a guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. Sold by Bard d
Miller.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-06-24

Ladies and Gentlemen,

OF sedalia and surrounding country, go to
the new firm of Wonder Kuhlen d Co., the
one-price, spot-case Boot and Shoe store,
81 Ohio street. near court house square.
We mark our goods in plain figures.
Try US for genuine bargains.
A new prize is also given. A $500
music box will be given away the same as
the organ heretofore.
Come and see it. II will cost you moth
ing.
The bankrupt stock of shumway will be
closed out the next two weeks.
Come and see Us.
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Horsford's Acid phosphate, De-
cided Benefit.

DIR. John P. Wheeler, Hudson, New
York, says: II have given it with decided
benefit in case of innutrition of the brain,
from abuse Of alcohol"
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Farmers,

Your especial attention is called to a sub
ject that you are deeply interested in, and
something that will save money, time and
trouble and give you just what you want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01
LOCAL gREVITIES.

March came in like lamb-but shoru
one.
The Bull Run mountains were covered
with snow this week.
Mr. Henry Green has gone to Florida 10
spend a month or So
Two fishing nets were carried away by
the strong wind yesterday while they were
in Hunting creek.
Considerable ice formed On the river,
creek and canal last night, and the ther-
mometer fell to about 2O'.
Mr. Daniel Payne of the V. NJ. Ry., has
returned from an extended trip through the
South having gone as far as Texas.
There was no meeting ofthe School Board
last night, a quorum falling to be present,
an an adjournment was ordered till Tues
day night.
The Prince William County Court will
meet at Brentsville on Monday next. A
venire has been summoned to try case OF
house burning.
Steamhoalmen say that Thursday night
On the river was one Of the worst they ever
experienced; bad as the trip was down the
river coming up was even worse.
There was another very poorly supplied
market to-day and but few countrymen
were in attendance. The ice in the river
prevented truckers from Maryland from
crossing.
Major James w. Green, a prominent
member of the Culpeper bar, was stricken
with paralysis yesterday. Though not out
of danger, his condition was somewhat i'm
proved this morning.
Col. E. NJ. Arnold, of Washington, will
deliver an address OH Tuesday evening next
at Excelsior Hall, on Gibbon, between Pitt
and ST. Asaph streets, when be will relate
his experience of Reconstruction Days, his
subject being Wit and Witcism.
do not forget to secure" your tickets at Ten
NELSON'S for the Baker & Furron Show, at Armory
II all Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW. :
IIri.t Gurch, Service ut II a. m. and
y. H. by Rev. II. Suter.
s.. PuM"s Murch-Service at IL q. III
hy Rev. DR.. Norton.
Grace Chuch.-Scrvice at IL a. In. and
At 100 D. IN by Rev. Mr.. Sharp
St. .Uays Chnrch.-Mass at d. IN, High
Mas. at II a III. by Father O'Kane. YES
pcrs at p. III. :,
tIrs. Presbyterian Church. -Service al II
a. III. by Rev J ". Chi"kering, jr.
Second Presbyterian Church.-service al
u u IN. and 80 p. III. BY Rev. VIM. DIN
widde
E.otist LHurct. Service at ! / a. m. and
at 80 D. III. b. Rev. Dr.. Flippo.
N,th EpiS. Church.-Strvice at ii a. III.
and 7:30 p. m. hy Rev. DR.. Poulson.
Meth. Epis. hNrch .Soath.-Servlce at IL
a. III. and $50 p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Kern.
Meth Prot Uurch.--Service at ii a. IN.
and at 100 D. m by Rev. Mr.. Tredway
Free. Meth. (hurch-Scrvicc at IL II. N.
and 7:3o p. III. 200
Germon>LatheroA Church.-Service at I.3O
D. IN. by Rev. Mr. Lcubkert, Of Washington.
l'UuQe Chapel. No service.
yopug MEMS Lhrjstian -1sSoclat iOn.--Pray-
er meeting in the First Presbyterian
Church at p. IN. Jail at p. III. Aims
House at 2:3O p. III.
Gospel Temperance Meeting Of the Reform
Club at 3 p. IN.
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ByR.T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.

EIsH WHARF FOR RENT BY AUCTION.
On SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 1884 at II m,
in front of the New Market Building Royal
street, THE CORPORATION FISH WHARF. VIII
be rented for the ensuing nine months.
The reutor wilfbe required to furnish material
for, and lay platforms sufficient to accommodate
the trade All pass-ways must be kept open and
free from distractions; the rcntor to erect no
building within less distance than seventy
feet from the south front. No privilege for the
sale of liquors will be granted inconsistent with
the laws of the city OH that subject.
The rentor will be required to remove the DIAL
within AZ hours, and none of it shall be thrown
into the river.
Possession will be given on the sth of March,
1884
No bids will be considered unless the bidders
shall be known or vouched for TO the auctloneer
as responsible.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
All articles landed On the wharf for the use OF
the city to be free from wharfage.
Terms: Cash, payable in United States Curren-
cy, Gold or Silver Coin.
By order of the Joint Committee on Public
Pronertv. JNO. w. PEAkE,
feb2S-dtd Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

OPENING THE FoUNTAINs.-ln number
less bulbs beneath the skin is secreted the
liquid substance which gives the hair its
texture, color and gloss. When this secretion
stops, the hair begins at once to become dry,
luslreless, brittle and gray? Is that the
condition OF your hair? If so, apply
Parker's Hair Balsam at once. 1t will re-
store the color, gloss and life by renewing
the action Of nature. The Balsam is not an
oil, not u dye, but an elegant toilet article,
highly appreciated because OF its cleani-
ness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

ASSIGNED TO DUTY.-C. w. Dearborn,
who was several months ago appointed a
gauger ard inspector of liquors in the U. S.
Internal Revenue Service, but who was not
assigned to duty, has been temporarily put
on duty in the Alexandria district. vice E A.
Butts, assigned to another portion Of the
same district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

Is"Custom House Siezed Hosiery-We
purchased 5000 pairs Hose, all samples, not
two pair alike, at the price of the duty, con
siS,ing of Genuine Silk, Lisle and Thread
Hosiery tor Gents, Ladies, Misses, Boys and
children, which are marked down 10 less
than one half value at I. Eichberg, & Go. g
mhl-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

DRowNED.-Thursda night, a colored
boy, belonging to the schooner Buckeye
Glance, Capt. Price, fell overheard when OFT
Smiths Point, on the lower Potomac. Capt.
Evans of the schooner NJ. J. Stevenson, III
that ueighbolhood at the time, lowered a
yaw boat at once to hunt him, but after
reasonable search the attempt was aban-
doned, the boy, it is supposed, being
drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

LARGE EAGLE.-Mr. Geo. Lewis Young,
of Fairfax county, caught q very large bald
eagle in a steel trap yesterday, and took it
to Washington this morning, where he ex-
poets TO sell it for $50 IL measured feet
from ,p To tip Gifts wings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

Hotel ARRlvALs-Braddoc Ho"se, Mar.
IA. q. Parrish and J. E. Ellis. baltimore; g.
G. GosS. Bath, Me; r. T. Newell, Washington n.
Whitney, Tauquier county, Va; II NewborAc,
Va: 5 Hutton, Philadelphia; H. A. Whitaker,
\. C.: F. o. Popham, Iowa; .. r. johnson, Alex
andria county. Va.
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FOR RENT.

E=I ~, v,r,,1no; =
the town of Waterford, Loudoun county. The
building is new and 81 124 feet, with good base.
ment, built in the best manner and surrounded
by large lot TO competent person it is one
of the best stands in the State for general store
Apply to DR.. GEO. F. CONNELL, Waterford, or
to ". S. ROOSE, 1898 Penn. Avenue, Washing
tor n q feb25-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

Police REPoRT-Last night was clear
and cold. There were three dodgers but no
prisoner at the station house.
The Mayor this morning released James
Beach who he had committed to Jail last
Wednesday for being drunk and disorderly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01
AlfsaEtirga Da*etle
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH /.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Mar. /. 1884.
For the Middle Atlantic States slightly
warmer cloudy weather with snow during
the night and on Sunday, lower barometer,
Winds shifting 20 east and south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

I ONDON AND BUCKINGHAM CONSTRCC-
IL TION AND MINING COMPANY.
The first annual meeting of the stockholders OF
THE LONDON AND BUCKINGHAM CON
STEUCTION AID MINING CO., will be held on
MONDAY, March Bird, 1854, at II o'clock a. N,
at the Astor House in the city Of New York, for
the election of Directors aud ira. ION of such
other 9TH u business as may comc.clc X, section
C. II. n.lature TO exempt al
I CoIroy. Sccretii-u VII: - 90, lund-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

4 FINE OpENISG.-In q letter from Col.
Mosbv to a friend in this city, he says there
is now a splendid opening in Hong Kong
for an American dentist. There is one
here now who returns to the uuited States
in April having made fortune of one hun
dred thousand dollars in about ten years.
There is no other here Whoeveris coming
ought to come Immediately. American
dentist are preferred all over the world. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

gsSs-Best Brand Cottons, original tickets
aud warranted as represented ut lowest
market prices ut ]. Eichberg& Cos mhl-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

Elegant line of dress Ginghams and dress
goods at reduced prices at |. Eichberg &
Co.'S. mh1-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

THEIRO ONLY FAULT.-"They are too cheap
for the good they do" they say of Benson's
Capcine Porous Plasters. Price % cents.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS.

The THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING on
the N. W. corner of Duke and ST. Asaph streets,
with fine lot and stable attached.
For further particulars apply to
feb29-tf EDWARD L. DAlNGERFlELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

MARRIAGE LICENSES. The number OF
marriage licenses issued by the Clerk OF the
Corporation Court, Of this city, for January
aud February OF this year amounts to TWEEN
ty-four. During the corresponding months
of last year but six were issued, one IN Jan,
uary and five in February. This tourfold
increase is accounted for hy the clerk upon
the superstition that, this being leap year,
and consequently, the ladies themselves
having charge OF the executive part of mat
rimouial affairs, rapidity has been arrived
at, not only not attained during the last
three wears, hut no; believed to be possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

Froa the Troy Fire 300 yards Black
Silk Ratemus, worth 81 so yard, for "
cents, at l. Eichberg & Cos. mhl-lW
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AUCTION S1LES.

ByR T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
4 UCTluN SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
n KlTtH FURNITURE OH MONDAY
MORNING. March B. at 10 o'clock. We will sell
fne assortment of Household Goodsat Mr.. Keyes'
on Payne 81 rect, between Duke and Prince east
side, consisting of n Fine Parlor Set Bed Room
Sets, Carpet. Curtains. Mating Bedding, Stoves,
SC. Terms If sale cash.
House for rent.
feb2S-td THOMAS KEYES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

A HOME FOR CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS
The movement to erect a home for disabled
confederate veterans is meeting with much
favor among the ex-confederate soldiers OF
this CITY and their friends, and the proba.
bility is that handsome sum will be sub
scribed here The legislature Of Virginia
has contributed $50, 900 year for two years
for the support of the home, and the COM
mittee of r. f. Lee Camp, No. l, Conieder-
ate Veterans, of Richmond, are receiving
daily handsome contributions for the fair
which they will hold for the benefit of the
home
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FOR SALE.

4 COMFORTABLE THREE-STORY BRICK
DWELLING in thorough order, with Gas, Water,
Range, Heaters and all modern improvements.
App!y at the GAZETTE office. tens
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Baker i Far,on, at Armory Hall, next Tuesday
night.
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FOR SALE.

a. THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE
No. AZ south Union street. just below Prince.
ga BRICK WAREHOUSE on Prince, south
side, next to corner OF Union. Inquire OF
FRANCIS MILLER, ,Sx'rs of Samuel
SFERGUSON BEACH, Miller, decd.
dec11-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

The SHAD SEAsoN-Shad and herring
are lust about entering tho Potomac river
from Chesapeake bay, and it will not be
long before the famous Potomac shad can
be bought at very low prices. Several
winter seines are now in operation, and the
spring seines will begin in a few days. Win
ter senes are only about one mile long
while spring seines extend from five TO
eight miles, some of which are operated by
steam machinery. Captain Robb has gone
down with his spring seine and crew.
The seine is about five miles long and the
crew consists Of fifty men. He fishes at
The Gums Capt. VIM. Knight. who fish
es at Ferry landing, is the principal steam
seine operator. His seine is eight miles
long. Very few Potomac herring have
been caught 40 far, and they have brought
high prices.