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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

HOTEL ARRlvALs-Brod House, Mar.
2l.-E. G. Burdck, w. w. Kingsbury, G.
7. Kiugsbury, Kalamages Mich, G. J. Rus
sell, Marshall, Va; n. e. Bispham, Fauquier
county; P. W. Hurley, Buffalo, n. Y; Mrs.
A. 2. Bowler, Elmira, n. y; G. j kenney,
New York 0. r. Funston, Richmond, }.
Newton Harper, Stafford, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

The military and liremen of Winchester
have decided to celebrate the Fourth Of July
in manner equalng, if not surprising, any
previous occasions Of the kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24
ALEXANDRIA GzZElTE AND VlKGINLA ADVERTISER

that every artist mentioned in The adver-
ti-rment will positively appear. Negotia-
tons are pending for other talent which
will be duly announced Amoug the many
named 10 this weeks bill are the great
D'Alma family, we'll known acrobats.
Mr.. Jno. D'Alma, known as the Hercules of
modern times, will raise with his teeth az
gallon barrel filed with water on which are
three boys. This act alone is worth the price
of admission For list of other attractions
see advertisement in another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24
LOTTERY Y.
LOTTERY.
DISMAL SWAMP LOTTERY CO.,
OF NORFOLK, VA.

The franchise Of this enterprise is based upon
the charter ed right granted to the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, and the Legality has been repeat.
eddy tested before the Courts of the State.
The purpose in view is the Improvement and
extension" of the Canal, thus securing great pub
lie benefits.
Its fair conduct has already secured public con-
fideuce and the next drawing will be made on the
18th APRIL. 1854, before the public in Nor
folk Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

Mystery for March Goth has been received from
its publishers in New York. This chidrcn's maya
zine is now publishing series Of Instructive ar
ticlcs on astronomy for young observers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

COUNTY CoURT-Judge James SahgStG
yrcsidinq.-An authenticated copy OF the
last will and Testament of William Douglas,
deceased, a native Of Scotland and for many
wears resident of Washington City, with Il
certificate of probate from the Register OF
Wills in and for the County Of Washington,
IN the District of Columbia, was produced
in Court and offered for probate III this
Court, aud it appearing from such copy that
The will was proved in the foreign Court OF
Probate to have been SO executed AZ 10 be IL
valid of lands in this State 10y the laws
thereof the Court ordered that the said
copy be admitted TO probate ~ a will OF real
aud personal estate in this county.
Upon motion Of Edmund Burke, esq, Mi.
Charles Pelham. attorney, practlclng III
Washington city. was admitted to practice
in this court.
Isham H. Harnsby, one Of the executors
named in the will Of Judge j. :. Black,
made oath as the law directs, and entered
into bond according to law.
Curtis B. Graham. ,r., rendered his reslS-
nation AS Sheriff Of Alexandria county,
which resignation was accepted by the
court, and Mr. Richard Eeitch was appoint
ed by the Court to fill the vacancy
Benjamin Pollard, on all indictment fora
violation of the revenue laws jury, and the
Commonwealth Attorney, after hearing
the evidence for the Commonwealth, stated
he had no case verdict not guilty.
Court adjourned till tomorrow morning
AT 10 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

kILLED.---A telegram received here this
morning from Charlottesville says that
special Officer Kerr, while on duty last
night at the depot OF the Virginia Midland
Railroad there, shot and killed negro man
who was stealing laths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

CONTRACT AWARDED The Committee on
Public Property of the City Council met on
Saturday night last aud awarded the con
tract for laying the new sewer from the
Market building to connect with that of
Mess1s. {. c. Smoot & Sons, ia Fayette
alley. to Mr. William Cogan for S244. There
We're several bidders. The work, it is said,
Will be commenced ut once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

The WEATHER yesterday was rainy and
disagreeable, and but few persons appear
ed on the streets. Most of the churches
had measre congregations, especially at the
night services. Rev. John Edwards, VINO
has recently been appointed pastor OF the
Trinity NJ. Z. Church, conducted services
i'll that ediiice; Rev. X. Nelson otliciatcd IN
Grace Church Rev. Father Daugherty de-
Iivercd an excellent sermon i'll the morning
as did also Rev. Father Stack at night in
st. Mary's Church; Rev. c. H. A. Buckley
preached in the First Presbyterian Cnurcn
in the morning; in the NJ. E. Church South
Rev. J. c. Dice conducted the morRlng ser
vices and Rev. J. c. Jones those at night !;
Rev. {. B. Middleton preached at II a; IL ~.
III the Methodist Protestant Church. Inc
other pulpits were occupied by the resident
clergy. The evening services at the rooms
Of thu Reform Club were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Hippo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

The WILL OF BLIND TOMS MANAGER.
The will of the late John Il. Bethune, the
manager of Blind Tom" was filed tor pro-
bate in New York on Saturday, in the sur
rogacs office. The instrument was execu-
ted in Washington, in January last 1t
gives all his estate TO his father, James n.
bethuue, of Warrenton. but in case OF the
Eaters death the estate is to be DIVIDED
equally between the decedent's sisters. Inc
d.ecedent says that he has made no provls'
ION for the woman calling herself Mrs.
or Eliza Bethune, but declares that she IS
not his legal wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24
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MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 81
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, M,u. "a. 1854.
rnr the Middle Atlantic States partly cloudy
weather and rain, variable winds and slightly
lover empcfature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

The CANAL REAK-The latest from the
c. 4 o. broken canal aqueduct at Sideling
Hill is that the work of repair is progress
ing well, and that boats will be able to pass
the point about April lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

For FLoRIDA.-It is understood that
Mr. Ridley, Superintendent of the Wash
ington Ferry Company, has sold the steamer
Mystic to number Of gentlemen from
Florida who will take her to that State and
run her as pleasure boat on one OF the
Florida rivers The Mystic will be hauled
up OH the ways at the ship yard this week,
and repaired prior to taking her departure.
gotiatng for the purchase of The steamer
Mary Washington. 1t will be remembered
that the steamer Arrow, which formerly ran
between this city and Mt. Vernon, is now in
Florida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

THE MAHoNEITEs, as will be seen by an
advertisement published elsew here, will
hold ward meetings tonight for The purpose
of selecting delegates to city convention
to he held in the United States custom-h house
here on the 18th of April, at II o'clock,
noon for the purpose of selecting delegates
to the State convention to be held in Rich
mond, April %, to elect delegates to the re-
publican national convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

SAREPrA HALL AMUsEMENTs.-Thls
week the attractions promised are better
'nau ever. and the management assure US
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

Police REPoRT.-Saturday night was clear
until aboul3 O'Clock on Sunday morning
when it became cloudy. There were two
prisoners and >iA dodgers at the station house.
Last night WAS cloudy and misty with
four prisoners and ten lodgers at the station
house
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases:
Geo. Payne, colored, arrested by officer
Grady, charged with being drunk and dis
orderly, WAS fluid $3.50.
William Campbell, a small colored boy,
Tor stealing II crow bar, was released on the
recovery Of the bar by Superintendent OF
Police Coleman.
Lydia Loudon, colored, arrested by officers
Latin and Roberts. charged with being
drunk on the streets, was made to pay a
penalty by washing out the station house.
Dick Butler, colored, arrested by officers
Belts and Simpson, charged with an assault
on Molly Lee, was fined So
Mary Ann Peudleton, colored, arrested
by officer Henderson, charged with dlsor-
DERBY conduct, was fined $3.50 as were also
Lou Blackburn and Sandy Mason the com
plainaut and witness in the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

CLOSE or A MIssIoN.-The mission at st.
Mary's Church closed last night. On FRI
day night, Father Stack delivered most
elouuent and beautiful discourse on THE
Duties of Parents" On Saturday morning,
at $50 he preached Oh 'Frequent Commuu'
iou,' Father Daugherty following, at 9, on
tn. some subject. At | yesterday, Father
Daugherly, preached, very ably. on 'Perse-
vcrance in Christian Duty and at $50 p.
IN, Father Stack delivered the concluding
address, to All Overlooking congregation
his suhjec, being, "Why is Mary, called the
Mother of God, and why should her inter
cessiou be .,sked?" The discourse was an
unusually able one and was heard with pro-
found attention. Just before the conclusion
of the services the Papal Benediction, with
which Jesuit missions are concluded, was
given by Father Daugherty. This mission
has teen II most successful one. The attend
uuce was very large throughout, and there
were over six hundred COMMITMENTS.
There can be no doubt that much good has
been effected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24
CLASS F. SCHEME:
CAPITAL PRIZE So, 600.

100 do ~ are I,ooo
300 do 5 are l,Ooo
APPROXIMATION PRIZES
9 Prizes of $50 $45o
8 do 30 27O
9 do 20 $50
1856 Prizes distributing $4,000
TICKETS ONLY 81.
Plan of Lottery similar to that of Louisiana
J. ?. HfoRBAcH, Manager.
Address all applications for information, tickets
Norfolk, Va.
The undersigned supervised the Drawing Glass
Z of the Dismal Swamp Lottery Company, and
certify that it was conducted with strict fairness
to all Interested.
c cE3 II r R2sEFT Commissioners.
PRIZES PAID IN CLASS D.
$4,000 to NJ. A. Marx, Salem. Va
$500 to o. F. Baxter, South Mills N. G.
$500 to parties III sums OF from - to sIoo.
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED AT FRENCH's, 93
IN and 95 King street, every day i'll the week.
To-day the Queens new book, Doc.
The joys OF Life, by lola, 15c.
Handy Atlas of the World, SOC. Everybody
should have one.
Song World NO. i, % SONGS Will IdiIo, VI Sao'
met Organ accomplishments. Price zoe.
800 New Pieces of Scent Music
New lot Superb Songs soc; Folio Of Music,
Soc; Song Folio, Soc; Dance Folio, SOC.
New lot Bread Winner, 81.
New Styographic Pen, The kcrner, very
simple Price, plain, 81 fancy, S1.25
Easter Cards and Novelties for Easter End
less variety.
mhi4 s ' GEO f. FRENCH.
ESTABLISHED 1922.
JOSIAH II. D. SMOOT,
q N. UNION STREET. ALEXANDRIA, VA.
LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHs,
PICKETS, LIME, CEMENT,
CALCINED PLASTER,
HAIR AND NAILS.
have Just received large and varied assort-
ment of DOORS SASH, BLINDS, FRAMES, &c,
aud shall constantly keep the same on hano, ana
will sell at the lowest rates.
Seasoned Lumber kept under cover. ly3o-ly
OEALED PROPOSALS FOR LAYING A SEW
y Err from the station house down Fayette al
lev to connect with sewer owned By c. e. Smoot
& Sons will be received at the Auditors office on
or before SATURDAY. March 22nd, 1854. The
bids will be opened at s p. m the same day. No
payments will he made until the work is COM
pleted and the committee reserve the right 10 re-
iect any or all bids. The specifications can be
seen at the office Of Peake & Nails, corner King
and st. Asaph sts J. w. PEAkE,
mh1S-td Chairman Com. Pub. Prop.
NEW STYLES OF BLACK, WHITE METAL
IN and NICKEL BRACELETS, from 10 to Soc,
at HENRY W1LDTS,
mh22 No. 10 north Royal street.
TMORE's BEST MINCE MEAT for sale by
n mh7 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-24

AIDES COLLAR BUTTONS, in silver, gold
| 1 plate and Rhine stone, at
f'' HENRY WILDT'S,
nboo No. 10 north Royal street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

Farm implements, when occasionally
brushed over with crude petroleum, will
last longer and be protected from changes
of weather when exposed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

A KNTrTITG APRoN.-A knitting apron
is a useful present. and it can be made as
plain or tasty as the maker chooses. A
width of material, thirty-two inches long,
is turned up across the bottom to make a
pocket twelve inches deep; the sides are
hemmed. and the top gathered into band
two button-holes are worked in the top OF
the pocket and buttons sewed on the apron
to correspond. The work can be dropped
into the pocket, and the balls kept togeth-
er ii one has to stop in haste. The apron
is large enough to hold a large piece OF
work and materials secure from dust
which is quite consideration when one
is doing delicate piece of knitting oil
fancy work, and picks it up at odd minu
ties. 1t the apron is made OF figured cali
co, (white with red spot is pretty the
pocket must be cut off and sewed on t.
make it right side out. If plain materia
is used. a pattern can be done in chain
stitch across the top of the pocket.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

Ladies or Gentlemen out of employment, or no
making a. good pay as they would like. can hni
employment at from - to - per day BY wIitias
me ct ence. Ladies' often do the best ct this busi
ness. No paper or book cAnvassing. Please eneloet
stamp for reply md AddresB
Lssk Dex -. OAKLAND. MaiDe.
V2eR
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

viii it pay to compost manures' IS a
question which is often asked and frequent
ly discussed at farmers's meetings, but
never settled by definite answers or con-
elusive arguments. Why9 Because for
some purposes it will pay. and for others
it will not pay. For growing field corn or
potatoes il will not pay to compost all OF
the manure, but, as rule, it will pay to
compost enough of it TO put small guam
tity in each hill to start the young corn or
potatoes For garden crops it will pay to
compost larger proportion OF it than for
field crops The composing of manure
simply advances it toward plant foods, or
in other words, it ripens it. At first
thought it would seem that under all cir
cumstances it would be best to thus pre-
pare manure for plant food, but on care
full investigation it will be found that to
offset the advantages there are two ways
TO lose; first, the labor of composing 4;
second the loss of the action of the eS-
caped rasses on the elements of the soil.
Every careful observer has noticed the
changed condition of the soil to which has
been applied green manure. In the pro-
cess of decomposition the soil is filled with
gases which seem to have the power to
Tighten it up and make it in a better con-
dition for plant growth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

The medicine we most like is that which
does its work quick and we'll. Burdock Blood
Bi;ters are the quickest kind uf cure for
dyspepsia and liver and kidney affections.
mar31d&wlw4p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

NEEDIE-BooK.-To make handsome
needlebook. take piece of pasteboard
six and one half inches long and two and
one quarter wide. round off the corners of
one. and cover with silk, velvet or cash
mere, bind the edge with ribbon, and
coral stitch the edge with floss in some
contrasting color at the square end on the
side designed for the needles. Make q
pocket of flannel for whole packets OF
needles, and then cut pieces of flannel, ,and
buttonhole stitch the edges, and fasten in
for the needles. Roll up and tie with 3
bow of ribbon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

Ohio farmers employ sleds with runners
six or eight inches wide for drawing all
sorts of loads over bare or muddy ground.
They are extensively used tor drawing
out manure in the spring. They injure
grass sod less than the wheels of wagons
and carts do. If all vehicles were made
with wider bearings on the track reads
would last longer and loads would move
easier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02
Continued to-marrow

Yegetins - recompended by pAysicians
and apothecsfies - the best p1riAer Of the
blood yet discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02
HALLS
Vegetable Sicilian
HAIR REVIEWER

was the first preparation perfectly adapt
ed to cure diseases of the scalp, and the
.rst successful restorer of faded or gray
hair to its natural color, growth, anc
youthful beauty. 1t has had many inn
itators, but none have so fully met all the
requirements needful for the proper treat
ment of the hair and scalp.
HALLS HAIR REVIEWER has steadily
grown in favor. and spread its fame and
usefulness to every quarter of the globe.
Its unparalleled success can be attributed
to but one cause; the entire JalflDlent Of
its promises.
The proprietors have often been sur
prised at the receipt of orders from re-
mote countries, where they had never
made an effort for its introduction.
The use for short time of HALLS
HAIR REVIEWER wonderfully improves
the personal appearance. 1t cleanses the
scalp from all impurities, cures all hu-
mors, fever, and dryness. and thus pre-
vents badness. 1t stimulates the weak
ened glands. and enables them to push
forward new and vigorous growth.
The effects of this article are not tran
sienf. like those of alcoholic preparations,
but remain a long time, which makes its
use matter Of economy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02
CARD.
b. w. THIEME
Postmaster General.
Inarltlaw6w

The Eminent Director and Teacher of Togus, form.
the Violin, Clarionet, Cornet and in Harmony.
either single or in classes. Terms within the reach
Of all.
His superb Orchestra of ten pieces, including FIVE
soloists, or any number from two upwards, will fur
nish excellent music for Concerts, Balls, eidngs,
Theatre. ETC. Apply at c. G. Hunts Music Store
Augusta. or B. W. Theme, Togus.
wtfl7
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02
CAUTION.

Swift's Specific entire vegetable preparation,
and should not be confounded with the various sub
stitutes, limitations non secret humbugs. "Succus
Alterans," etc. etc, which now being manufac.
tured by various persons. None of these confirm
single article which enters into the composition of
s. :. There is only Swifts Specific, and there
is nothing in the world like it, To prevent disaster
and disappointment, be sure to get the genuine.
Swift's Specific is complete antidote to Blood
faint Blood Poison, Maaral Poison and Skin
Humour. j. DICKSON SMITH, NJ D., Atlanta, Ga.
have had remarkable success with Swift's >pe
cifc in the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases
and in Female Diseases. | took ii my self for Car
buncles with happy effect.
ID. q. G HEERY, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga.
/ used Swft's Specific Oh my little daughter, who
was afflicted with some Blood Poison which had
sisted all sorts of treatment. The Specific relieved
her permanently, and shall use il in practice.
W. +. BRoNTE. NJ. ID, Cypress Ridge, Ark.
Our treati-e on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
New York Office, 159 West 23d st. jad2sd
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

A PRETTY HANDKERCHIEF CASE is made
by crocheting in an open stitch. out OF
single zephyr. a piece five inches wide
and ten inches long: fold it together SO
as to make square five inches each way,
with the opening in the middle. across
what is the top of the case; crochet 4
scallop of contrasting color along each
side of the opening, and around the
square run ribbon along each side of the
slit, and tie in bow at each end. II
makes a prettier scallop to go around the
edge with the same color, in what i;
called ''mitten" stitch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

An enemy of the graDe-in the form OF
a grape-seed grub-has been discovered
The eggs are deposited by small black
fly upon the skin of the grape. and the
young grubs work their way into the i'm
mature seeds soon after Matching. The
infested fruit usually shrivels in midsum-
mer. The best remedy for the pest is to
gather and burn the affected grapes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02

Paris green and London pulple may be
diluted with 200 parts by weight of land
plaster, and the mixture will be abund-
antly strong to destroy potato bugs. and
naHv other pests
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-04-02
Nfm ADVERTISEMENTS.
A Fortune in Cattle Raising

THE NEW MEXICO AND COLORADO
RANCH AND CATTLE CO., controlling over
1ooo. 600 acres of the finest grazing lands in New
Mexico and Colorado, is desirous of obtaining the
cooperation of investors TO increase their herd to
i2 900 head of graded cattle, having hand areadv
1000 head. Yearly increase over 40 per cent. An
nua cash dividend of 10 per cent and upwards from
surplus sales. and the herd constantly increasing.
safe and profitable investment. Send for full partic-
ulars to -.7
E. ID. BARNES. Sec'y,
Mills Building, 30 Wall St. New YORK.
mar6t &w4w
Huntsville gazette., 1884-09-27
The American Hat.

The question of man right to wear
his hat in court-or rather of the courts
right to make him remove it's in
fair way to be tested. In Justice
Court on Staten Island few days since
spectator was commanded by an Off
Ger to remove his hat. He refused to
obey the order, alleging that he was
bald and that the preservation of his
as to avoid draughts of air upon his un-
protected scalp. He was arrested,
however, and fined for contempt; and
upon refusing to pay the fine he was
committed to prison for five days. He
threatened to bring suit for damages
and try the question of the Justices
authority.
If he does, it will be an interesting
trial. Courts do universally insist on
uncovered heads, and always have in
this country, except in the earliest days,
and in the case of Quakers, whose relig-
ious scruples would not permit them to
remove their hats. But have they any
real right to insist? Have they any
more right to compel man to remove
bis hat than to demand the removal of
his coat or his boots? The notion of
honor or dishonor, respect or disre-
spect, in wearing or not wearing the hat
IS purely artificial. 1t has no founda-
ton in the principle of things. If it
had it would be contempt Of court for
ladies to appear with covered heads, as
they invariably do, even in the witness
box.
1t would probably shock the judiciary
of the country almost off the bench if it
were decided that the American citizen,
under the Declaration of Independence
and the ''agis of liberty whatever
that may be-has right to wear his hat
when and where he pleases. Detroit
Free Press
Huntsville gazette., 1884-09-27
The Way They do it in Maine.

Squire Borge, Of Bangor, is wealthy,
and wishes his friends to understand
that he is wonderful sportsman. Last
winter he started up country on fish
ing trip, where he met with poor sue
cess. The first thing he did on return
ing to the city was to 60 to market
and buy fifteen trout. They were leau-
ties, and he told the salesman what he
was going to do, and asked him where
he should say they were caught.
"Oh, tell them they were taken from
Linus pond"
On his way home the Squire called
and had the largest one photographed.
Underneath the picture he wrote:
Zone of the fifteen from Linus pond,
January 8, 1884, by Timothy Borge,
Esq"
In two days he came back to the
marketman and said:
'Lookee here, where is Linus pond
anyhow? They asked me where it was
and l told them it was up in the north
part of Hancock County. Then they
got a map and wanted me to show it to
them, and for the life of me couldn't t
find it. Just tell me where it is and I'll
90 home and fix them. Confound their
hearts, I'll tell 'em where Linus pond
is and give them enough Of it,
Then the marketman led him gentry
outside the shop and pointed to his
sign. It read: Linus Pond. Fish.
oysters and game. ."--Boston Globe.