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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

The MARKET to-day was decidedly
poor one, there being but few country .peo-
Die present and consequently but little
country produce. The hucksters, too, had
q poor variety, and but few tempting arti-
cles were offered. The butchers, as usual,
had good supplies of fresh meats, Ia the
fish benches were empty. Prices remain
about the same as last Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

V1HE WASHINGTON GRANITE QUARRY
COMPANY.
A general meeting of the stockholders Of the
Washington Granite Quarry Company will be
held at the Washington, Ohio and Western 4. K.
depot in Alexandria, on MONDAY, January 9Th,
1885 By order of the President:
doc6-td &C. COE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

NaIDyALE CAST STEEL FOR SALE AT LOW
Nl PRICES-We have on hand supply OF
Flat Square and Octagon Cast Steel OF above
brand. which we sell in quantity to suit This
steel is warranted to be equal if not superior, to
any Cast Steel sold in this market trial is
all we ask -
oct1O ! T. CREIGHTON u SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

A MEETING of the Directors Of The Washing.
n ton Granite Quarry Company will be held on
MONDAY, January 5th, 1885, at the depot Of the
Washington, Ohio and Western r. R. III Alcxan-
dria BY order Of the President
dec6-td c. C. COE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

CHy Of Alexandria, to nit:
/. John s. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of said city, certify that the bond with approved
security, rs required by law, has been duly ex-
ecuted hy l.. Kempcr commissioner in the above
causc JOHN S. BEACH,
dcr6w1w Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

LABASTlNE-A natural material and the
n only durable finish for walls and ceilings
MIRO white and a variety of beautiful tints.
Sample card of tints and prices mailed to any ad-
dress upon application. For sale by
A. A. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Janney & Co..
ont 1872 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cold with two prisoners and six dodgers
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Geo. Brown colored, for stealing y dog
collar from J. w. Starnell, also colored, was
sent to Jail for 10 days. -.
The case of John Smarr and another
young man charged by Herman Lee with
having robbed him was dismissed at Lees
request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
| } PROPERTY IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
ar THE SOUTHERN END OF TIE LONG
BRIDGE.
BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the
county of Alexandria. rendered on the 3lst day
of M.tS, 1884 in the chancery cause therein de-
pending under the style of Duncan and wife VS.
Haag ct al, the undersigned the special commits.
sjoper therein named. will offer for sale at public
auction on MONDAY, the 18th day of January,
1885 at 3 o'clock p. m, in front of the premises
the following described party i'll lhc county OF
Alexandria, and State of Virginia being part OF
"ALEXANDER'S' or "IOLMES'" ISLAND,
and bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at the
south end of the stone causcway Of the Long
Bridge, and running thence southeriy with the
western limo of the Washington and Alexandra
Turnpike 600 feet to stone 30 feet eastward OF
a locust tree thence IL. 81 ". 317 feet to small
locust bush on the bank of the Potomac river !;
thence in line at right angles to said bank to
low water mark of said river to its intersection
with the said causeway and with said causcway to
the beginning, containing abont three to- acres,
more or less and being the same property which
was conveyed by r. w. Dodge and Allen Dodge to
Jacob Lefo trustee for Mary p. Geiger by decd
dated July 9Th, 1873 duly recorded amongst the
land records of Alexandria county in liber D, No.
d, folio 2O4 This lot is improved by BUILD
ING known as the JACKSON CITY HOTEL
Terms of Sale: One third cash, one third on a
credit of twelve months and the residue on 4
credit of two years from the day of sale. the de-
ferred payments to be evidenced By the bonds OF
the purchaser and to bear interest from day of
sale until paid The title to be retained until the
further order Of the commissioner. Conveyance
ing ar the cost of the purchaser.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
Commissioner of Sale.
Duncan and wife, plaintiffs,
against In chancery.
IIaag and Others Defendants
In the Circuit Court of the county OF Alexandra,
Virginia.
7 BENJAMIN Austin Clerk Of said Court, certify
that the bond required by the special commission
CT BY the decree i'll said cause oil May olst' 1901
has been duly executed.
Given under my hand this Goth day of June
1884
dec16-w4w BENJ AUSTIN. NIerh.
LARGE LOT OF TIN TOYS, Cleveland
n BOOSTERS. Wagons, Animals, &c, Sc., whole
sale and retail at
dcc11 AMOS b. ol.A VIA NV ..
ID n. LUNT has just received direct from
81 Chicago beautiful line of Vests Celebrated
TerraIine Vases Also nice lot of Plush Cases
fo y. Christmas presents dec17
NOR CHILLS AND FEVER,
TRY LUNT'S AGUE CURE.
| Price so cents per bottle. arI3
YIrAGONS. sLEIGHS, CARRIAGES, ROCK
w ING Horses, &C.. &c. at ,s
dec9 AMOS B. SLhfMAKEK'S.
yXTARM UNDERCLOTHING.
| w n>v25 CT C. nj. ADAMS, 50 King st.
TREsH CANDIES AND COCOA NUTS received
! L to day by [nov26l J.. c. MLB5RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

SARVEN WHEELS, AT VERY REDUCED
- prices at So King, corner of Royal streets.
Just received a slmple lot of Sarven Wheels OF
Eastern manufacture, at much less prices than
ever before offered in this city. Also WOODBURY.
& Lancaster Sarven Wheels at low prices. We
oct1O J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

POUND PARTIEs.-On December 18th the
members and friends of the Alfred Street
Baptist Church, colored, of this city, headed
by James Ross, collected about two hundred
pounds, of groceries and small amount of
cash, which they distributed to such oftheir
number as were most in need. They also
assembled at the house of their pastor, Rev.
s. w. Madden, on the 10Th inst, and made
him substantial donation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

UIABLE and POCKET CUTLERY, Scissors,
Razors, Children's Sets of Knife, Fork and
Spoon, in all qualities: Spoons and Forks plated
on steel, new cheap article for eating houses, at
SO King street, corner of Royal.
dcc17 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

u,AKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH-Arctic
| Jackets chest and lung protectors. all sizes
for sale by a. A. WAhf lELD'
deroO 152 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Cornelius Cox, of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, is in the city
spending the holidays with his relatives:
Mr.. Ausburn Towner, of the Albany Iete-
gram, was in the city to. day, on his way to
the New Orleans Exposition.
1t is reported here that Mr.. A. I. Lowry,
a well-known citizen of King George CO.,
died at his residence, near Matthias Point,
few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Woods, of Rich
mond, are in the city visiting their relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

ITOGELER's EMULSION OF COD LIVER OIL
Y AND LIME-A splendid remedy for con-
SUMPTION in all it's varied stages. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
c11 Corner Prince ana al[laA BUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

ENTERPRISE COFFEE MILLS and Meat Cut
II tiers, the best goods of the kind manufactured.
For sale nv JAS. F. CARLIN & Sons.
dec17 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

DRILL RUBBER and CHECK RUBBER GUM
J COATS for men and boys. A good, service
able Christmas present. For sale by
a.c16 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

NATIVE OLIVE SoAP-Just received sup
~ nly of the above named Soap, which we are
selling very cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

COMMITTING NICE FOR A CHRISTMAS
y PRESENT-A NEW NO. AMERICAN
SAVING MACdlNE-sold by
dec16 AMOS b SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

i exandria Light Infantry, should call and see
Flower Stands in design of Canoe and Military
Vases, suitable as presents for respective organl-
zations [dec11l SUMMERS q ALLEN.
NLEIGH BASKETS, Sleigh Bells, Sleigh Run.
y ncrs, and Skates for ladies and gentlemen at
So King street, corner of Royal. Acme Skates at
very reduced prices. Call and see; ~
dec16 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

rIyOII,ET SETS and DOOR STANDS in Silver
and Bohemian Glass. very handsome.
SUMMERS & ALLEN,
dec11 N W. corner King and Pitt SITS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20

been, not quietly, passieely, but aggressive
ly and openly for the right. Because he
has always steadfastly resisted the monar-
chic, aristocratic ideas. Because he had
the courage to champion American citizen
ship. Because he appreciates, as few of
our statesmen seem to, the scope and sig
nifcance of American nationality. Because
he is IN favor of civil service reform and q
pure and lust regulation of the nations in
terror political economy, Because he does
not believe this country is merely busi-
ness mans convenience and servant, but
that it has an essentially ethical character
and high moral purpose in the world.
Because of the principles and party back of
the man" the attempt 10 cry down the
distinctions between the two great parties
is utterly vain Eith men at all cOnversant
with the history of the past twenty-five
wears. Strike line down through that
history and you find on the right hand the
Republican party and every great moral
victory which the nation has gained. On
the left is the Democratic party in unfeel-
ing hostility to every moral movement.
Principles abide, and every principle has a
following after its own kind. Names may
change and there may arise imperative rel-
sons for purifying party organization, but
no lapse of time, no juncturc of circum-
stances, can ever induce an intelligent, con-
scienhous Republican to 90 over into the
otbor
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The stories that Governor Foster of Ohio
is embarrassed are untrue.
1t is believed that the California railroad
pool will be dissolved in ninety days.
The burial of the Duke Of Wellington
took place yesterday at Strathtield, Eng.
A Shanghai dispatch says there is no
prospect of settling the difficulty with
France.
A committee has declared that James
French, implicated in the Dublin scandal
is shamming madness.
Philip A. Bell, of California, has been
appointed honorary Commissioner from
California to the Worlds Exposition at
New Orleans.
Civil service examinations will soon be
made in Arkansas, California, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Mis-
souri,, Texas and Wisconsin.
The following California Postmasters
were commissioned yesterday: Alexander
Brown. Milton, Cal; Sarah A. Robinson,
Sierra Madre, Cal.-both fourth class offices.
Orders have been sent to Patenotre,
French Minister to China, and Admiral
Courbet, directing them to occupy the
arsenal at Foochow if the French demand
is refused.
Mortimer Ward died in New York Sun
day, aged 81. He was Captain of the
famous steamer Brother Jonathan, and af-
forwards was interested in mining property
in California
Dispatches from managers of the leading
Clearing in the United States show
the total clearances for the week ended
August 18th to be 1851, 547 ,56S, decrease of
31.15 per cent.
The recent explosion at Kazan, Russia,
by which ten persons weae killed and sew
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

In New York yesterday Government bonds
were quoted at 100 for As of 1907; 1925 for AS;
sterling, 81 1894 So ; 1905 for IS; silver bars,
1lOA.
Silver in London, 5O34d; consols, 100 il-16d
Der cent. United States bonds, extended. 105;
Is, 1881; AS, 1143I.
In San Francisco Mexican dollars are quoted
at $4,000 cents.
There were very few changes in the prices OF
the Comstocks at San Francisco yesterday morn
ing, and business was duller than for several
days. The general tone of this portion of the
market was weak, but there were one or two ex-
ceptions to the rule.
By the fall of a scafiold Mt Modesto yesterday,
one man was killed and two others badly hurt.
Two horsethieves escaped from Constable at
Nevada City Monday night, by knocking the
officer down.
Orders have been sent from Paris for the oc-
cupation of the arsenal Mt Foochow if the
French demand is refused.
The remains of the late Duke of Wellington
were buried yesterday at Strathfeld, Eng
Seventeen workmen were suffocated in an
underground canal at Braye, France, yesterday.
An act of German aggression is reported from
West Africa.
A. D. Sly, who robbed an express company of
$1,000 last February in st. Joseph, No. has been
captured at Minneapolis, MINI.
Robert Bonner has purchased Maud S. from
Vanderbilt, paying 900 for the flyer.
President Arthur is in New York again.
a young lady from San Francisco was robbed
i'll New York of $3.50 Monday.
death from Asiatic cholera has occurred at
Birmingham, Eng.
Further instances of inhuman treatment of
insane persons in Pennsylvania are given this
morning.
A ship is en- route to New York from Bsrba-
does with cholera on board.
The Michigan Autobiography State Conven-
ton met in Detroit yesterday.
\ farmer named David Avery, whose wheat
had been sold under execution near Vienna,
H. shot and killed Banicl Gage, n neighbor
Monday.
The bodies of the two Mormon Elders massa-
cred near Chattanooga, Tenn, have arrived at
Nashville.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows OF New
York recommends that funerals be held at
night.
At Raleigh, n. C., yesterday a negro preacher
named Wells was killed by a mulatto named
Mortimer Ward, who was Captain of the
famous steamer Brother Jonathan. died in New
York Sunday.
The West Point Foundry Association, where
the PARROT guns are manufactured, is in finan-
cial difficulty.
The anniversary of the birth of the Republi-
can party was celebrated yesterday at Strong,
Ne, Blaine being one Of the speakers.
Convincing proof that cannibaIism was re-
sorted to by members of the Greedy party comes
from Delphi Ind
The sonoma County Fair opened at Santa
Rosa yesterday with Il fine attendance.
Cleyeland's letter, formally accepting the
Democratic nomination for President, will be
found in the RECORD UNION this morning.
Fire at Roscburg, Or; loss, 100000
Louis \. Knott i convicted murderer. was
taken by citizens from the jail at Colfax, W. T.,
Monday night and hanged
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
A PHILOSOPHICAL. anARRE1

The London correspondent of the Liver
pool Mercury says that Mr. c. c. Massey
has resigned his fellowship in the London
Theosophical Society. 1t appears that
there has been a quarrel over the genuine
ness Of manifestations by Koot Houmi, a
master and adept in the mysteries of which
theosophy teaches Koot Houmi, it will
be remembered is the familiar Of Mr.. Sen
net, whose works on Esoteric Buddhism.
giving an account Of his progress in its
mysteries, have attracted much attention
and caused extended debate. 1t was with
Koot Koumi that he held those remark
able communications in the form of CORE
spondence, the letters being transported by
some invisible, unreal power, almost in
simultaneously between the adept and Sen
net, although they were a vast distance
apart. The astral body of the adept, it is
claimed, possesses the power of projection
into space, and of making itself known by
material manifestations, and thus the mas
tiers communicate with their students and
disciples, regardless of geographic dis
tances or material distractions. As the
story now goes, Koot Houmi, from Thibet
by the astral body, as alleged. sent a mes
sage to England, the grave philosophy and
subtle reasoning of the learned disgust
ton commanding the profound regard of
the recipients.
If the fact was As stated, then 4 miracle
AS men usually understand miracles. but
which TO theosophiStS are commonplace
had been performed Certainly, if the
usual proofs required to substantiate
any claim could be made of the transmits
sion of the essay 10y the means alleged
then the power Of the adept would be in
dubitably established As if for instance.
it could be shown that the message was
prepared or born of thought at a given
place and time, and delivered by the astral
telegraph at place far distant from the
first, and at time inconsistent with the
possibility of material transmission. OF
course belief must be founded on some
evidence similar to this. Faith in mere
declaration, unaccompanied by proofs ofthe
power, could not be expected Now, in the
case in hand. the correspondent of the
Mercury asserts that it has turned out that
Koot Houmis message was 4 CARRIED copy
of an essay written by Mr. Riddle. of New
York, who is not Thcosophist and that
the essay had been printed in this country
in certain journals. Mr. Massey demanded
explanations, and when these came they
were unsatisfactory. 1t was said "Koot
Houmi had not properly impressed the
obeld, or student the cdcla had got hold of
the wrong thoughts, and Koot Houmi had
neglected to read what the student had
written out But this explanation was
altogether displeaSing to Mr. Massey, and
he resigned, and eschews belief in Koot
Houmi and his powers. 1t will he a matter
of no little curiosity to learn what is
said on the other side, and how the sincere
Theosophists will reply to Mr.. Massey's
assault, which his resignation really
mounts To-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
HIS THIRTEEN REASONS.

J, H. Ecob, whose name was prominent
" connected with the Independents, has
written to the Christian Union, in response
to its earnest request to know why he de
clared for Mr. Blaine. Mr. Ecob's long re-
ply may be summarized in photographic or
der into the following reasons for support
ing Mr.. Blaine. Because of belief in the
man from twelve years acquaintance with
him as a neighbor, friend and citizen. Be-
cause of the truth of his character Be-
cause of the method of his nomination, it
being fine illustration of the best charac-
teristics of the American system. Because
Blaine is man Of genius and learning.
Because he is Christian man. Because he
is man Of power. Because he has always
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
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tn CITY BONDS AGAIN.

We recently ca cd attention TO the fact
bonds of the city of Sacramento were held
in California. We raised the inquiry
whether or not these bonds were assessed
and taxes paid upon them by residents of
this State. We pointed out the fact that
Daniel Meyer had been a large purchaser of
these bonds. We raised the inquiry, does
he pay taxes to the municipality where he
resides, and the State of California, on these
bonds? If he does not, the matter should
receive early and complete judicial investi
CATION. We are more than anxious such
investigation should be had. There are
allegations of actions on the part of Mr..
Meyer too specific not to be probable and
entirely too significant. to be lost and
smothered up. If Mr.. Meyer has been
using money, as there seems to be reason
to believe he has, to control public infu-
ences touching the disposition Of this peo
pie toward the city debt question, we should
be most happy TO see the matter thoroughly
investigated in Court of competent juris-
diction, and when such opportunity arrives
we will be specific to the hearts content of
all whom it may concern,
GENERAL BUTLER has given to the coun-
try the text of his speech, or letter of &C
ceptance-the dispatches call it first one
and then the other 1t gives us no new
light upon the political situation. The
General devotes himself literally to the
Democratic Convention at Chicago, and
metaphorically takes its scalp-lock. He
excuses his sitting in the Convention, and
then accepting an adverse nomination, but
it is rather lame defense. He does not
spare the Republican party, and has
hearty growl about it. He appears to have
faith in nothing but himself He bids for
the votes Of workingmen, but on just what
grounds he would have wage winners sepa-
rate themselves out from all other men and
club together to crafty General Butler is
not clear He is the nominee of a party, to
be sure, but his figure is larger than that of
the organization, the managers Of which do
not dream Of securing single electoral
vote for the General. His candidacy will
depreciate the Democratic prospects, and
that is the chief significance Butler has in
the campaign
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20

eral buildings burned, is attributed TO Nj
hilists. 1t is now stated the number of
killed will aggregate 100.
Seventeen workingmen were suffocated
yesterday at Braye, France owing to an
accident on the underground canal intended
to connect the rivers Disc and Aisne, in
which they were employed.
The Prospect Park Fair Grounds Associ-
alton of Brooklyn has offered premiums of
$500 each for Jay-Eye-See and PhallaS to
trot against time August Goth. After this
trial Jay-Eye-See and Phailas will go West.
A special dispatch from Washington
county, Georgia, says: The gold mine in
Lincoln county has been purchased by a
company Extensive preparations have
been made for carrying on the work. This
mine has yielded a quarter of million
dollars since the war.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20

patience awaiting the laws tedious course,
Last night. about sixty masked men
marched in body to the ColfaX Jail and
demanded the surrender of Knott, The
officers refused, but were quickly overpow
cred and the keys taken. The doors of the
cell were unlocked and Knott dragged
forth, He was taken out OF the jail yard
and hanged The crowd dispersed soon
after, leaving the body hanging. Those
participating in the lynching are said to be
among the best citizens of the county.
Their names are not known, but il is gen.
orally understood who took part. The
lYnching causes great excitement.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
DAILY RECORD-UNl0N.
~.,SCS0Ay ------...AUGUsT 20. 1884

The REcoRD-UNIoN is the only paper on
the coast outside of San Francisco, that re-
,sires the full associated Press dispatches
from all parts of the ,gorld. Outside Of San
Francisco it has no competitor, IN point Of
numbers, in its home and general circulation
throughout the coast. Challenges Of TWO TO
ONE, corering points abore, extended to local
epening paper, remain open for acceptance.
s. c. Beck1cith, " Tribune" Building, NeU
York, sole agent for the Eastern States Vim,
Cameron, No. 8 Neso Montgomery street, San
Francisco, special agent for San Francisco and
vicinity.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-20
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

Pursuant TO the Constitution of the State Of
California, and an Act of the Legislature OF the
State of California entitled An Act to provide
for the submission of proposed amendments to
the Constitution Of the State of California to the
qualified electors for their approval" approved
March :, 1883, notice is hereby given that the
Legislature OF the State of California, at its
twenty-fifth session, commencing on the first
Monday after the first day OF January. A. D. 1855
two-thirds of all the members elected to each of
the two Houses of said Legislature voting in
favor thereof, proposed that Section 10 of Ar
ticle NJ of the Constitution of the State of Cali
fornia be amended so as to read as follows: