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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28
| COMMISSIONERS SALE
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VALUABLE PROPERTY IN ALEXANDRIA
COUNTY,
AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE LONG

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN ALEXANDRIA
COUNTY,
AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE LONG
BRIDGE.
By virtue Of a decree of the Circuit Court of the
county of Alexandria, rendered OH the 31st day
of May, 1884, in the chanccry cause therein de-
pcnding under the style of Duncan and wife VS..
IIaag ct ais the undersigned, the special commits
sioncr therein named, will offer for sale ut pub
lie auction on
MONDAY, TIE 2STH DAY OF JULY, 1884.
at / :, o'clock m in front of the Court House Of
tho county Of Alexandria, which is situate on
Columbus between Queen and Princess streets, III
the city of Alexandria, the following described
property i'll the county Of Alexandria and State of
Virginia. being part Of "AleSanders or
Holmes" Island, and bounded rs follows, viz:
Beginning at the south end Of the stone causeway
with the western line Of the Washington and Al
exandra Turnpike 600 feet to stone 80 feet
eastward OF locust tree; thence II. 81 W. 81
feet to small locust bush on the bank OF tho Po-
tolGac river: thence in Il line ut 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 about
three 81 acres, more or less, and being the same
property which was conveyed by r. w. Dodge and
Allen Dodge To Jacob I.efo, trustee for Mary +.
Gcigcr by deed dated July Sth, 1878, duly record
ed amongst the land records Of Alexandria coun-
ty in Lbcr u. No d. folio pod. This lot is i'm
proved by Il BUILDING, known as the Jackson
City Hotel.
Terms OF Sale: Onc-third cash, onc-third on IL
credit of twelve months and the residue on credit
of two wears from the day of sale, the deferred
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 at the cost OF the purchaser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28
BOOTS AND SHOES.
LOOK
OK! LU'
WADDEY'S,

11OKING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Great Bargains in BOOTS AND SHOES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28
Alrxanlria Oazette

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOW WDEN,
At ths Gazetta Building, Nos. 10 & 72 Prince st
TERMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28

NARGLING OIL, Mustang Liniment, loves
\J Magnetic Pain Killer, Roman Liniment, Cen
tanr Liniment, Little's White OIL Kcndalls
Spayin Cure Flaggs Relief, Giles Liniment, &C.,
for sale by - w. F. CREIGHTON, l 11HToN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.


LEONARD MARBURY, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28
ICECREAMSODAWATEE,

tho most refreshing of Summer drinks Black,
Fruit. Pound jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes arc sold cheaper than they can be
manufactured at homo. Also Cream Pulls Tsrts
and Pastry, Candies and Tatfy of all kinds. PIES
A SPECIALITY. Fruits, Nuts Confcctonories,
.Caromels and Sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
lies fairs balls and entertainments. myl3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28

TOOCH PEERLESS ICE CREAM FREEZER,
V the best in the market and lowest price.
Takes half the usual amount of ice aid always
gives perfect satisfaction. For sale at So King,
corner of Royal streets, by
ir7 ]. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28

HENRY RRENGLE, 129 KING STREET,
Has again introduced his summer delcaces.
He prefers to sell them pure and wholesome at a
fair price, rather than dcpreciate the quality OF
his goods, and offer them at a lower rate. lie has
maintained his good name for pure goods Tor
thirty years and still supplies the best ana cheap
est goods in his line He invites special attention
10 h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28

MEATH TO POTATO BUGS-PARIS GREEN
- and London Purple-A fresh and large sup
ply just received by A. A. WARFlELD,
Successor to Janney & Col
ie2 1872 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-07-28

HLOUR! FLOURu UR!!!-FAMILY, EX-
L tra Superfne and Fine Flour for sale st
wholesale and retail and delivered to all parts OF
the CITY by CHAS. s. TAYLOR, Jr,
je7 sz.a 21 King street.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
RiStOri'S Plea.
From the Boston Saturday Time..1

From the Boston Saturday Time..1
l met one day last week an old lady
who told me this story of Ristori, of
whom she spoke in terms of most de
voted friendship. The story has never,
she told nae, been in print before: Years
ago Madam Ristori was playing in the
city of Madrid, in the Royal Theater.
She had carried the audience away in the
act by her great power, the curtain had
fallen on the first act, and unusally long
applause occurred. No one could un-
derstand her absence. The time came
and passed when she should have re-
sumed play, What was the meaning of
her absence? AS she was passing from
the stage, in the wing stood poor
woman, who caught her garment.
MADAM" she said, edo you hear that
bell now tolling?" eyes" That bell
tolls for the death of my husband; he
will die at sunrise to morrow. Won't
YOU implored the woman, "plead for
me? The Queen sits in the box yonder. "
The great tragedy queen went to the
royal boz and begged for the life Of that
mana man that she had no particular
interest in, but simply because he was
going to die. Madam Rlstori pleaded
80 well with the Queen that with pen-
Gil she wrote his .reprieve, and he was
saved. Meantime the truth had crept
out among the audience, and when the
curtain rose again the whole audience
sprang to their feet. Tears ran like
rain. Hats and handkerchiefs were
waved, and shout after shout went up
from the multitude-not for the tragic
queen, but for the woman infinitely
greater--the woman who pleaded for q
life not in vain
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
Sleep as q Medicine.

The cry for rest has always been louder
than the cry for food. Not that it is
more important, but it is often harder
to obtain. The best rest comes from
sound sleep. OF two men or women,
otherwise equal, the one who sleeps the
best will be the most moral, healthy and
eff ,ient. Sleep will do much to cure
irritability of temper, peevisbness and
uneasiness. 1t will restore to vigor an
overworked brain. It will build up and
make strong weary body. It will cure
headache. 1t will cure broken spirit.
1t will cure sorrow. Indeed, we might
make lepg list of nervous and other
maladies that sleep will cure. The cure
for sleeplessness requires clean, good
bed, suffi .ient exercise to produce wear
mess, pleasant occupation, good sir and
not too warm room, a clear conscience
and avoid stimulants and narcotics. For
those who are overworked, haggard and
nervous, who pass sleepless nights, we
commend the adoption of such habits as
shall secure sleep; otherwise life will be
short, and what there is of it sadly I'M
,perfect
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

has been puzzle, not only to the farm
ers but to scientific men an we'll. One
thing We know is that her eggs are never
disturbed, and they are surrounded only
by the pure and uncontaminated atmos-
phere.
When we place eggs under ben We
know nothing of them, as a rule. and if
they contain fertile germs it is only a
matter OF guess with us In selecting the
best, but the hidden hens eggs are al
ways impregnated. The nests should be
secluded, and in place which will be Sc
cure from thespproach OF intrusion of man
OF fowl, with the surroundings free from
all impurities or odors, and eysry con.
venience afforded in the way of dusting,
food and water. We handle eggs too
freely, approach the nest too often, and
disturb the setting hen when she should
be easy and quiet.
There are birds that abandon nests
after the eggs have been disturbed, and
this may partly teach us to place the SET
ting hen alone by herself, with freedom
OF action, the eggs being from good,
strong hens, of which only few have
been mated with vigorous cock. Avoid
setting hens if they are nervous or quar-
relsome. Such hens are never careful,
and break their eggs, as we'll as trample
the young chicks to death. A me-
dunn size hen is the best, and, of differ
ent breeds, the Brahmas and Cochins
are the most persistent settlers. Farm,
and Garden.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
HER DEAD.
By VIM, Il. MAHEH.

When all the world was dressed in green,
and birds returned from southern CLINE,
When crocus sweet and daffod,ls
Proclaimed the advent Of springhme,
She softly sang q cradle song
And watched the black clouds overhead
a. How lovingly the raindrops fall
Upon the children's graves" she said.
When slowly sank the summer sun,
And soft winds whispered through the trees,
They gathered at the door to greet
The benediction Of the breeze;
They watched the swallows skim the air,
They heard tn robins song o'erhead-
az love to have the sweet birds sing
Above the chlldren's graves" sne said
The autumn winds blew loud and shril',
Loud chI1ped the cr1ck.ts 'mongst the corn;
The gentians and the asters sn.hed
To make the world look less forlorn.
They watched the forest lii hts and shades,
The tinted leaves of brown and red,
" How soft a carpet autumn weaves
Upon the childrens graves" she said.
leaden gray the skies look down;
The wild goose cries as south she gees,
The cracking fire burns on tie hearth,
The mother softly says, "It snows.
o, snow, come down with feathery feet,
And spread your mantle Ger my dead;
o. snow, thou'rt not more pure than they
Who lie beneath the graves, ;" she said.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
Raising Potatoes.

From my experience III raising pota-
toes under straw believe they could be
raised in this way successfully, and save
the labor of cultivation. ] had q small
plot of ground broken and made mellow.
Rich compost was worked in the soil.
The potatoes were planted by first run
ming a small furrow, and then dropping
the seed pieces in this furrow every eight
inches, and covered by running another
furrow, throwing the soil in the first,
and then seed dropped in this, and so on
until finished. The ground was now
covered with straw six or eight inches
deep. l waited until I thought they
would be coming up, and then I ex-
amined them. found that the moIes had
ruined my patch. The compost that had
been worked in the soil enticed earth
worms, and the moles, in hunting for
the worms, had eaten all the seed. At
least none came up. The next spring I
concluded to plant in different wsy.
l had nv ground broke up deep, work.
ing rich and we'll rotted compost thor
oughly in the soil. The soil was now
leveled and smoothed. The seed pieces
were planted on top of the soil ia straight
lines ten inches apart, aud eight inches
apart in the lines. The whole WAS then
covered with about six or eight inches of
straw. / found the moles would raise
the soil some, but did not modest the po-
tatoes any. find that liberal sprink-
LOG of unleached ashes about twice DUR
ing the growing season is of great ad-
vantage. Many vines when stretched
up measured five feet, and the tubers
we're the finest 1 ever raised. In
diana Farmer.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
A Source of Chronic Misery.

Weak nerves is a source of chronic misery. Slight
noises jar them terribly, the most trivial pro-
duce acute mental discomfort, the aiahtest excite
ment prevents sleep, an unaccustomed favor
stroys the appetite That superlative nervine and
tonic, Hostetters Stomach Biters, changes all this.
It promotes digestion and blood nutrition, and a
proport onate share Of the vigor impaired by it to
the entire physical structure Ia appropriated by the
nerves Supersensitiveness Of the nerves diminish
they gain In vigor, and as . consequence Of
this restot ed tranquility sleep and appetite improve
Dyspepsia, particularly when united with eonstipa'
ton and piiousne.s, is fruitful cause Of
ness and the Bitters which removes the first neces-
states by its regulating and invigorative action the
disappearance OF the latter. Rheumatism, fever and
sgue ana urinary troubles also obviated by this
Comprehensive medicine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
A Champion of Bald Heads,
From the Arkansaw Traveller.l

During performance of ga Bunch of
Keys" at the Capital Theater, the 9th
er night, and just as one Of the per-
formers cracked nut on the bald head
of the hotel clerk, an old fellow in the
audience rose and exclaimed: "This
things gone fur enough, and / don't
think that the law should allow q Teller
to crack hickory nuts on mans bald
head. am bald-headed man, myself,
and think that Teller casts reflections
on everv man in this house." It was
with difficulty that he was quieted, but
finally he sat down. After awhile, one
of the hotel men struck a match on the
clerks head, and the sympathizing ciii-
zen raved until the police removed him.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
Why Eggs do not Hatch.

Although very possible precaution is
sometimes taken to make the setting hen
as comfortable as possible, the eggs
often fail to hatch. The difficulties are
of character that cannot be discovered,
but much depends on the conditions re-
garding the management of the laying
hens. If hen is very fat she will lay
but few eggs, and the eggs from such q
hen will often fail to hatch, When cocks
are allowed to range with too many hens
the vitality of the chicks is leesened, and
they die in the shell. Fowls that are fed
under forcing process produce weak
offspring, and those that have been bred
in and in are not to be relied upon to
give good matches or produce healthy
chicks. The hen that steals her nest is
generally successful, but why this is 80
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
Figures Won't Lilo.

The figures showing the enormous yearly
sales of Kidney Wort, demonstrate its value as
medicine beyond dispute. 1t Is purely veg
etable compound Of certain Ioots, leaves and
berries known to have special value In Kidney
troubles Combined with these are remedies
scting directly on the Liver and Bowels 1t Is
because OF this combined action that Kidney
Wort has proved such an unequaled remedy
In all diseases of these organs,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
FARM, GARDEN AND HOME.
Lot the Sunshine In.

LOT tho 6uuBnIn0 1Bs
Let In the golden sunlight,
Yes, open wide the door,
And gloom will Qmokly vanish
Lies brightness come once moro.
Drink In the healthy nectar,
That God doth give to thee
The bracing air of heaven
The light 30 pure and free.
Throw every window open,
And sadness viii depart;
The sky viii smile upon you,
And beautify the heart.
Let in the golden sunlight
When yoa are sad with pain.
And bliss win come to cheer you,
Your heart will smile again;
The darkest clouds will vanish.
Fair rainbows span the sky,
And sunless hours wi leave you
When happiness ia nigh.
Then open wide each window,
And healthfu1 viRor win
II you would be contented,
Just let the sunshine in.
Let in the golden sunlight!
Its priceless wealth untold
Will bring you many pleasures,
And warm the heart that's cold.
How many suffer anguish.
And paths Of gloom pursue
Who close Life's windows ever,
And keep no light in view.
But if they would be happy,
And priceless blessings win,
With life, and health, and visor,
just let the sunshine in.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

IT makes eye1y hum snitarlan sad to see in
val1ds seek such relief as is given them by
III n g # btteIs, kidney medicines, and other
postrum-. The first few doses may make them
feel better on account of its stupefylng IN
gradients. combined with some strong ca
tbarlic and diuretiothat are used IN Its compost
ton, but they eventually grow worse. The
only cure for weakness, nervousness, oeolhty.
scLes, o ins, rheumatism. sores. urinary and
digestive troubles, is to make the blood rich,
red. and pure. by using DR.. Guvsotts yellow
Dock and Ssrss parills, q remedy widely III
dorsej BY physicians Who have examined INTO
its composite and effect
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
HOUsE-oLEANING TIME

Tbs smel OF soap suds In the Air.
The noors and walls entirely hare
The piles Of debris everywhere.
The housewife with a vacant stare
Ana handkerchief tied DER her hair.
Ara signs which al men fear
They know that when they stpmble 90,
Inc pots and kettles on the floor.
ihsy u clutch freshly painted door,
And vainly, wildly thirst for gore.
Because, as in the days OF yore.
House cleaning time is here
". Y. journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
A Hood Purifier

AS blood purifier the Compono Oxygen
Treatment Of Drs. Starkey q Palen, 11o9 Gil
rard ST., Phila has no equal. 1t is taken by
inhalation, and gives larger supply Of o1y-
gen to the lungs than is contained In common
air, and 80 rapidly puriies the blood and vital
ICES the whole system Its action is gentle and
agrees be, and in perfect harmony with nat
ural laws. Write for Treatise on Compound
Oxygen. 1t will be sent free
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
" Fighting Weeds -

F1gntfnK Weeds"
We meet frequently with this head
ing to paragraphs in exchanges. II
conveys wrong lesson as commonly
used. Simple and quiet determination
is better. If weeds are allowed to get a
foot in height, a warfare is then begun
and carried on to an indefinite length OF
time, and the weeds often come off vic
torious. The usual cause of this failure
Is IN attempting to cultivate too much
land with small force. The result ia
an enormous growth of weeds, chok-
ing and diminution of the crop, and a
supply of noxious seeds to fill the soil
and last years. The weeds get entire
possession IN this way and the crops
have an unequal chance until another
blowing checks them temporarily.
The remedy is well arranged plan
for going over the ground once week.
In all hoed crops. sweeping the surface,
killing all weeds before they come up.
all this work S more than paid for in
the increased growth of the crops by
this continued stirring, provided the
right tools are employed. Take the
corn crop for instance. The pillow and
the harrow will prepare clean, mellow
bed of earth before planting. If the
field IS inverted sod, it may be reduced
to fine state of pulverizalion with the
Acme harrow, or disk harrow, the fin
lsh being given with any smoothing har-
row. By planting the seed an inch and
half or two inches deep, in the shallow
furrow made by the csarker, fine
slant-tooth harrow may be passed
over both before and after the
plants are up without injury to them.
The operation may be continued once
week until the corn is foot high. Some
of the plants may be bent over, but they
will be erect again in day or two.
After this shallow cultivator may be
run between the rows till the corn is as
high as the horses back. This work
properly performed, will leave the field
as clean as hoor-the small slant teeth
killing the sprouting seed in the row aud
among the plants, as we'll as over the
whole surface; and the Subsequent cul-
tivating keeping the spaces clean be-
tween the rowe. We have never seen
cleaner fields than such as we're treated
IN this way, and the cost of this labor,
FIRST and last, was less than the old hand
hoeing.
But it must not be forgotten that the
attempt will be failure If the necessary
work Is intermitted and the weeds get q
start. 1t is indispensably necessary to
keep them constantly under the sur
face. There must be no fighting" but
suppression and determination.
The potato crop may be treatedin the
same way until the plants are five or six
inches high, after which the leaves
would be somewhat lacerated with the
harrow. Carrots, beets and turnps are
too small in early growth, and require
clean soil in advance, with frequent
passing of the cultivator between the
rows, which, as they become larger by
growth, require cultivator that may be
contracted in breadth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
American Art.

itely colored with Liquid Art Colors made from
Diamond DYES. Full directions for this beauti-
full art work, with handsome colored cabinet
photo, sent to anv address for 10 cents.
WELLS l. RICHARDSON CO., Burlington, VI.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

MEN SWANS Peptonlzed Beef Tonic, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire nutri-
nous properties. 1t contains blood-mak ng,
force generating and life sustaining properties;
invalua BILE for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prostrstion and all forms Of general debility;
also, in all enfeebled conditions whether the
work Of exhaustion, nervous prostratlon, over
work or acute disease, particularly il resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Caswell. Hazard
4 Co., proprietors, New York. Sold BY druggists.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

DUNCAN MCINTYRE and r. B. Angus,
presi lent and v1ce-president of the Ca
madam Pacific Railway have sold their
stock in that enterprise.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

ydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ont
srdeour own America; yet frequent calls from
other parts OF the world show that good news
will spread. Packages Of this medicine have
even been sent from Lynn, Mass, to China.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
A Pleasure N RAo~mmsnd II.

We take pleasure In recommending DR.. War
ner's White Wine Of Tar Syrup to any public
speaker that msy be troubled with throat Oh
lung disease.
Rev. II. L. BOOKER,
Pastor Presbyterian Church, Reading, Mich.
Rev. ]. 7. IDDINGs, Albion, Mich.
RAv. V. l. LOCKWOOD, Ann Arbor, Mi ch
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

BEGAN CASH, the elusive South Caro-
lima murderer, sends word to the anthor-
tiles that he will be on hand to stand
bis trial in Tune
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

HENRY GEORGE came back to this
country quicker than he went. He came
on the Oregon on her late wonderfully
ouick massage
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
WELLS May Apple (Liverl Pills, 10,
A Word Of Adyica.

Mothers. the best dressing for children's hair
is Caroline, made from pure petroleum,
thoroughly deodori2ed and delightfully."- per-
fumed. 1t makes the little ones hair soft,
silky and glossy; it also eradicates dandruff and
is sure death to parasites. Try it and you will
never be without it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

Its pupose solely for the legitimate healing Of
disease and the relief OF putin, ard that IL does oil
Il claims to do susdnds o. ladies glody testify.
It will entirely all Ovarian troubles, Innanlms-
ton and liberation, Falling and Displacements, and
consequent Spinal Weakness and is particularly adapt
ed to tho Change of Life. sssss.
1T FAintnes- Fla.uency destroys all craving
for simrants and relieves Weakness OF the stomach
1t cures Floating, Headaches Nervous Prostitution,
General Debility, e,eepessness Depression and Indi
gestion That feeling Of bearing down, causing pain,
and backache Ia always permanently cured byits
Send stamp to Lynn, Mass for pa implicit Letter, of
inquiry conhdsntially answered. For sale at d0gsts
q . = .
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17

TENNYsoN's sister, the wife of Justice
Men Ker, of the Supreme Court of
Jamaica, died few weeks ago at the
,oa of "a
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-05-17
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

Grow KING, a once powerful Sioux
chief, who died recently, became con-
yerted to Catholicism on his deathDed.