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Orwell.

Some have commenced cutting their
grass, which is very light.
Strawberries are sold in our village at
20 C ents per quart.
Mrs. NJ. a. Royce and family returned
to their home from Poultney last Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. WA. johnson have been
visiting Mrs. Johnson's brother, Brazil
Williams, in Granville, n. Y.
Warren Roberts comes out with a new
buggy made by u popular carriage
maker. C.. Bessette. That Mr.. Bessette
puts out first-class work is proved by the
orders that he is constantly receiving
from all over the country. Ills shop is
running to its full capacity and yet he is
behind his orders.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26
Whiting.

The sick about town are improving.
Hay and straw are still being shipped
from this station.
Mrs. B. L. Wooster has Just had a very
nice granite monumen set in the church,
yard.
Mrs. Amanda, sister of S. III. Rawson,
is here on a visit from Chicago, her
home.
Mrs. Julius Stickney and son of Steu-
ben county, N. Y, are visiting friends in
this vicinity.
Mrs. NJ. Cook has begun repairs on her
dwelling-house, now occupied by c. Ma
son and family.
The Union church and society meet
this week at Mr.. f. ID. Douglas resi-
dence to elect new officers and do such
other business as may come before the
meeting.
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ing collection of animals for the benefit
of the curious in natural history. 1t
MAY be of interest to many to state that
Mr.. Robbins some five years ago sold
pca-nuts in a circus which exhibited in
this city, and starting for himself, has
now ne of the most creditable exhibit
tions on the road, and from present APP
pearances soon will stand second to no
bodv.-Oudjrd Free Press.
This establishment will exhibit at Mid
dlcbury Friday, July Il; and for the ac-
tommodation of those living in the coun.
ty. excursion trains will be run on all
railroads at reduced fare.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26
Not in Favor of Billiards.

Editor Register and JourRal: An err
roneous report is abroad in the commu-
mty which | wish to correct through
your columns. 1t is, that my name is on
a petition that is in circulation asking
that Mr.. Smells billiard room be re-
opened. | would sign a petition to keep
it shut if any one will show me such a
petition. While | do not wish to put a
ban on those who differ from me in re-
gard to billiard tables, | wish to show
which side | stand on.
o. +. CoMsToCK.
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East M~iddlebury.

VIM. Cobb remains quite feeble.
DR.. y. ID. Ross wife still remains in a
PROSTATE condition.
a. Peck has put up and is enclosing
the house he began last fall.
Mrs. VIM. Manney is quite low and
there is but little hope of her recovery.
jeremiah Fuller. who left here for Ne
braska last spring, is home again. lie
a he doesn't like the West at all.
G.. W. Abbot has made a decided im-
provement on his house and yard fence.
lie has shingled the piazza and given the
house a coat of paint.
These resolutions were adopted by
Needham Post G.. \. Il. at a regular
meeting Oh the 18th inst
WHEREAS, In the observance of Mcmoria day
the members of Needham Post, No. GS, c.. A. r.,
having been reminded of the interest felt therein
by the citizens of East Middleburv therefore
ReSOired, That we tender our grateful thank,
to the platoon of Sons OF Veterana,to Cold Spring
lodge, l. q. of q, T., to the teachers and schools
and all who Joined in the procession; to the choII
for their excellent music; to Miss Cora Ellis fol
her appropriate recitation: to +. c, Partridge fol
his interesting address, TO Rey. Mr.. Heath for hi,
sermon on May 24th, and for his services OF
Memorial dav, and to the ladies ana citizen,
generally for their interest and many fayors t.
this Post.
IL. d. MAYNARD, Com
IRA w. CLARK, YUM
This is the list-omitted last weel
because of lack o. ~pace-of the presents
at the Crane-Fa r wedding: A golC
brooch from the ~ Dom "a silver cake has
ket, from Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Clay silve
card receiver. from Mr.. and Mrs. o. c
Field; : silver table spoons from Mr.
and Mrs. i. Parker, j. ". lockwood, j
5. Scott and +. c. Farr; cake basket
from Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Moody; 6 tei
spoons. from Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Colby
6 fruit knives. from Mr.. and Mrs. Bost
wick 6 tea spoons, Is fruit knives an
6 silver knives and forks. from Mr.. an
Mrs. C. Wright; sugar spoon, from q
Dickinson; same from Miss l.. BOstwick
napkin ring. from A. S~tearns; butte
knife. from BERTHE Dodge; ten-dolla
gold piece. from Grandma Crane; five
dollar gold piece, from Mr.. and Mrs. A
Ferguson and same from W. A.Fergusor
and draft for five dollars from Mr.. /
FAIR of Iowa; lemonade cut glass sci
from Mr.. and Mrs. l.. V. Dodge, and Gu
glass tea set from Mr.. and Mrs. ID. {
Wright; glass dish from 5. l.. Wright
6 fruit plates from DR.. and Mrs. Smith
glass pitcher from Mr.. and Mrs. V. '
Clay pitcher from Mr.. and Mrs. c. +
Russell table spread from Mrs. j. =,
Farr; Counterpart, Mr.. and Mrs. DickiI
son; individual salt and pepper boxes
Mr.. and Mrs. j. IIigley table cloth an
towels, Mrs. II. Evcrts; toilet bottle
Hattie +. Holden; toilet cufhion an
bottles, Carrie +. Peck; stand spreaC
Mrs. f. j. Fem; album, Mr.. and Mr.
w. Nj. Stowe centennial book mark, Mr.
G.. w. Parmlee. and a bed quilt fro
Grandma Wright.
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East Salisbury.

Boarders have begun to arrive at the
Lake Dunmore House and everything
gives indications of a very good season.
Mr.. Merritt is an excellent manager and
will do all in his power to make it pleas
ant for transient guests as well as for
those who come to stay.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26

CONGRESSMAN MORRISON declares his
intention of introducing another tariff
bill as early rs possible at the next ses-
sion of Congress. He will not, however,
adhere to his horizontal scheme. which
he says the people don't seem to like.
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commencement.


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"" ' "
LEGE-PROGiAMMES AND OTHER IN
FORMATION.
,u
Inc exercises OF the SDtn colnllleHcc-
ment of Middlebury college open on
SUNDAY nnxt vith tho haccaIaurentp
oun""y ~ !" ~ Inis a.
serIlou ny IIesiucuI lidlillh' ihlS IL
the Official programme Tor the week:
SrNn,y. INK rs.
- ua
lO40 n. Nj Bacciuallreale DISCOURSE ,py tne
President, Rev. Cyrus Hamlin D.D.
, Ub + NJ anniversary Oh inc iOuni mcns
Christian Association. Address by
Kew. II. b. WebD, d. d. OF boston'
Mass
ALUMNI DAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 80.
IOO A. NJ. Preliminary Meeting OF the Associ
ated Alumni at the College Chapel.
IL !" a. M A 1orGreg DetUpv '@ %bu nihI INV Kew Re- we
LEROY Flake. ID. b.. fitchburrh,
Mass, Class of 20.
l23o L. Nj Poem ny a. y; Siark' ISq" o' "a-
The literary Exercises will be succeeded by a
dinner and social reunion at the Addison House,
EVENING.
Speaking by the Sophomore and Freshman
Classes Tor the Merrill and Parkcrian Prizes.
WEDNESDAY july l.
$50 A. Nj. Annual Meeting of the Associated
Alumni at the College GnaPe,;
'O''O n Masinr's 0ralion by j. C. Miller.
Class of -. Comic ring of De,
grees. ,,,,sou uonso
viii ih T, HotP'r"'lo" D''no''"' '"o
ZOO p Nj. commencement Concert at the Town
Hall. Miss NJ. Gertrude Edmunds,
Gontgait"' f MGgg MIS- MS 'a nnG
G5iais'icirsorchestra Concord NH.
Immediately alter the concert The Presidents
leNrG VIII DC given, at ,tnI Close on w Tn noncc sltr IT
the town hall, to which the Alumni are specially
lnylted; ,.u,ai utu In rorr1 ot
the Rider Drngy store
| The c.. V. X. X. will carry fare one way: Re
turn certillcates can be oOtalheu Oh h'o' rooCe'
. ~ So%d H. hw mr. Wobb Sundav
o~voninr shouId ho boord Inv q LARGE con
gregation. DIR. Webb is Il man of fine
presence and an eloquent speaker. The
subject of his discourse will be "Christ-
ianity and Socialism,"
hofnro rho aiurnni Tunsdav DR. Hlok,
nad NJ TiarI, 100 na,tnin 70 n, an boud
..I - ,L;ar nan.iI,n+lv hno y
,,ontod of anal 20 thoH,
fG Thesc ~ mrmhers of ti,c freshman elias.
Will compete Tor the Two Iarker prizes
McSSls. CIltt OF MlddletoWn, DEMO OF
Llttleton, y. H.; Hassett OF Stallor'
| Springs. Conn. and Maynard OF Mar
uuette. Mich. For the four Merrill prize
eight members of the sOphmore class viii
contend. Their names are McSSTS. Clarl
OF OSWego. n. Y; FLETCHER or Mluule
bury. Howe of Albany. y, Y: Lang
u,o,tbv of NJiddlohurv Knann of Mil
dIehurv Ielie of RnnCor Me. Winches
for of RnndshnrUh Wis and Wales n
!! iso"io"' '"'' ""N "
Nlluuleoury'
Tboro oro oiubt n,oubers in tho pradu
--- w Sa.-n.o. - Nonoh,s
49, Z; IT, I,.ata 49, and Ctnnlo
tou az Niddlohn,v v.loIintorion
mo nnncort .t rho town hall Wednes
II Oo.0clu at UH0 Wv" )" -"
uaN evening Is sure 10 uIdW OuJ Il CIONu
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FRIDAY. JUNE 2G. 1885.

REPORTS from Mt. McGregor are to
the effect that Gen. Grant has recovered
from his journey thithcr, and is slightly
improved. The disease is making steady
progress, though, and he cannot last
many months longer. the doctor ssay.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26

TIE administration seems to appre-
ciate humorists. One of the earliest APP
pointments was that of Sunset Cox as
minister to Turkey, and now William l..
Alden. the funny man of the New York
Times, has been made consul-gcncral to
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26

THE increase of wool receipts at st.
Louis during the past six months may
we'll encourage the business men of the
city who want to make it the wool cen
ter of the country. For the six month,
Just ended the receipts were ll.jl7, ISL
pounds against G,373.lll pounds the pre-.
ccding six months.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26
Obituary.
MRS. LUCY 5. FLErcuEM TOWNSEND.

MRS. LUCY S. (FLETCIIER) TOWNSEND. y
DIED. In Richvillc, June II. Mrs. Lucy s..
(Fletcher) Townsend, wife of Edwin \. Town
send, aged 20 years.
last week, was the daughter of the late Samuel
Fletcher of Shclburnc, VI, and was born there
IN lSli. She was one OF those typical New Eng
land women whom the rlSlnB generation VIII do
well To keep in mind.
industrious, intelligent, and warm. hearted she
made home bright with the sunshine of her pres
cnce, and her helpful influence reached out to
many a ucighbOr. Wherever there was sickness or
distress that she could reach, there she WAS To be
found as a minlsterins angel giving aid and com
fort. Her mission seemed to be- patient helpful
ness to all the community in which she nved.
Another characteristic virtue, patent to all who
came III contact with her, was cheeriulness, and
many weary and heavy hours have been made
less wearisomc to family and friends by her
hopeful spirit So tull OF bright cheerfulness
Away devoted to home lie, she Grew up in
the place OF her birth and early became connect
Ell with the Episcopal church and remained II
firm adhercnt of the apostolic faith till the end of
life. II fell to her lot u care for her parents in
their declining years, and not until their death
did she leave her native town of Shelhurne. She
then went To reside with her sister, the wife OF
DR.. W. Z. Wright OF Whiting, Vt. There she
continued TO live until the spring of 1854, when
She was married 10 Mr.. Edwin y. Townsend OF
Shoreham. During the twenty years OF her
married life she always exhibited those traits OF
character which SO strongly endeared her to her
husband; and To his son, II young boy, at the
time of her marriage, she ever proved herself a
iond and devoted mother. Like the potl heble
she felt that
"The trivial ronnd, the comnOn task,
Would furnish all we ought to asa.
Room to deny ourselves a road
To bring us daily nearer God"
For a fun year she has had to struggle with a
disease which she knew To he hopeless, Towards
the last it developed with wonderful rapidity
ana she who Tor weary months had NhlnlV en-
deayOred TO fight against II, could endure ma
longer, but surrendered herself into the hands o.
Him who alone can conquer death, She passeC
away ON the 18th OF June, in the evenly first yea
, of her age, leaving beside her bereayed HUSBAND
and son Il large circle of mourning friends.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-06-26

A SENSIBLE MAS-would use Kemp's Balsam
Tor the Throat and Lungs. II is curing more
Group, and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than
any other medicine. The proprietor has author
ICED l.. Hanaiord 10 refund your money If after
taking thrse-iOurths Of IA bottle, rellefis not OBJ
tanned. Price 5O.cenu and o.. Trial size tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27
TccaL RREVITIES.

Miss BERTHE Friedman, Of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Bessie Brager, On Prince
street.
Mr.. +. NJ. Bowling died at his late resi-
dence, Oxoa Hil, Prince Georges county,
Nd, yesterday.
The City Democratic Committee, which
was to have met last night, postponed their
meeting Till TO night.
The new Methodist Episcopal Church at
Dumiries, which has just been completed,
will be dedicated OH Sunday.
Charley DAILY, son of Mr.. Walter II. Daily,
was run over by q cart yesterday evening"
and quite painfully hurt.
The postmaster at 81 erndon has succeeded
in obtaining a through mail to and from
this city on the morning and evening trains
The Richmond train struck flock OF
sheep near the south end ofthe Long bridge
las. night, and killed about & dozen OF them.
The postmaster at Ryand, Culpe2er coun-
t., has hccn authorized to employ special
carrier to supply his mail from Brandy sta
ton OF he Midland road
Tie hardest thunder storm of the season
visited Hernlon OF Tuesday evening, doing
great damage, uprooting trees, nnrooilI@
bars and washing ont roads.
i sail beet, containing three colored rlen,
was ca2sizad or Cedar Point yesterday
evening Two cf tho men were rescued By
the Arrowsmilh and The other by the Ar
menia.
The peach crop in the Herndon section is
the best it ha; been for several years, ana
FROM Gitv to one hundred crates are daily
shipped from that vicinity. Apples, pears
grapes, etc, are far above the average crop
The delightful change in the temperature
is Justly hni!etl with delight by those who
had lad thci. maps inierfered with Wy 'ne
previously prevailing sultry weather. Last
night, however. all the dogs ii the southern
portion OF the city conceived the happy
Thought Of laying the mcon, and kept up
tho .lra" throughout the entire night, 10
the discontinue Of many weary SOU.
For another basket OF most delicious pears Mr..
John Slater viii accept cur thanks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27
MONETARY AND c0NnERcIaL.

New YORK, August 27.--Thc stock market
was decidedly strong at tho oucrng this morning,
first prices showing gain in most cases of d to
g per cent. The whole active list was higher.
In the early dealings the market was quiet and
movement during which prices advanced from q
to g per cent. After 1880 the market became
moro quiet aud prices about steady, ct or near
the highest quotations of the morning, and with
only slight reactions SO con.inuci during the re-
nlainder Of tho hour. At Il o'clock the market
was moderately active and firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27
Cuban F;libustsrs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 27.-The Tleas
ury Department is informed that 8 party OF
armed Culans have left the Island of CUBA
for Florida Keys, and it is supposed that
their object is TO organize filbustering
to overthrow Tie Cuban Govern
mcut. Instructions have been issued Tor
the revenue cutters to lock out Ter the par
ty and prevent their landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27
Lemorial Services.

CITY OF MEXICO, Aug 27.--Memorial SER
vices under the auspices of the city govern
ment il honor Of the late General Grant,
werc'held last evening in The Hail of Con-
gress, in the presence eli the chief officials
and The elite Of Mexican so>ieiy. All the
members CT the American colony were pres
ent by special invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 21.-Flour is
without matcria! change ard quiet. Wheat is
firm and steady with fairly active demand for
good. clean dry lots, ut slight Improvement in
prices. The offerings Change this morning
sold q. S3aS7 for good Fuil1 ait! S0aS} for com
mon. No mixed or ION hs:Iy were offered. Corn
is quiet and unchanged Rye is strong aud ac-
tive Oats are easy. Eggs Butter aud other pro-
ducc arc steady a4d ira in consequence Of cool,
favorable weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

Eo:lE T. GULICK ACQUITTED coun'
i ourt OF E::uquier YVES occupied on Tues
d., and yesterday il the !li"i OF John +.
O.. K, Of I.1udoaa, for ;.'a seduction oil
bliss Dora L. Benton, very handsome bru-
nette Guick, the defendant, has married
apo By the decease of an uncle Gulick
came into possession of an estate valued as
500 600; hence, as Gulick's friends claim
the suit. The whole of Tuesday and Wed
nesday, after opening arguments, was occu-
pied in examination of Miss Benton, the
prosecutrx. Yesterday afternoon before
they had completed the examination OF
their witnesses the prosecution abandoned
the case, and allowed the jury to enter
verdict OF acquittal for the prisoner. A
civil suit for s., 900 damages entered in the
Circuit Court in the name Of Dora l.. Benton
against John e Gulicb will also be aban-
doued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27
Fatally Injured,

New ORLEANS, aug. PA dispatch from
Jackson, Miss, reports that six passengers
were fatally injured in an accident this
morning on the Bayou Pierre Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

The best med teal authorities acknowledge
the great value Of Ayers Cathartic Pills,
and frequently prescribe their use with the
utmost confidence, well knowing that they
arc tie most effectual remedy ever devised
for diseases caused by arrangements OF the
stomach. liver and bowels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

Do you wish o beautiful complexion?
Then use Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t cleanses
and pnrfes tho blood, and thereby removes
botches aud pimples from the skin, making
it smooth and clear, and giving it e bright
and healthy appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

FEaTII.lZGEs As the farmer seems to
have, come to the conclusion that he cannot
make . crop without the use of a fertilizer,
there is none that gives moro satisfaction
than Holloway 5" Excelsior and Ammoniated
Phosphate" advertised in the GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

SuMAc.-fhe trade in sumac leaves has
opened, and large quantities Of them are
bei9. taken to tho various markets for sale.
These leaves are gathered i'll the adjacent
counties, and are either taken to market in
wagons " shipped By rail in large bales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27
THE NEEDED CARRIAGE DRIyE.-Th'

THE y EEDED CARRIAGE DRlNE.-1 NO
Washington Critic Of yesterday says:
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is strongly urg-
Ing the necessity Of a new road between that city
ana the National Capital. There is no doubt that
snch a lhoroughf;lrc, properly macadamIzed,
would in time become one of the most popular
drives in the country. Moro than that, it would
become eventually well built and embell'shed,
adding largely 20 cur suburban attractions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

Ayers Pills cure headache by removing
Instructions from the system, relieving the
and giving healthy action to the
digesliye apparatus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

r-,lc Middle atlantic States generally ialr
~ i.,,!oxci il The north IN portion by
N''"".. I,.. rim northcry winds becoming varia-
~ and nearly stationary temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

Cleanse the blood with Ayers SarsapG-
ri!la, and realize how far down in the scale
Of health you have been living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

y1NAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES, at So
II King, corner OF Royal street. Just received
y full supply Of Enamcci and Brass Kettles of all
sizes, for sale a5 reduced F;lc"s by
III J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

ket ruled dull and easy early. October opening
at Slas. rallied to SOS and is now quoted 50.
Corn firm at l4i., or September. Oats firm at
81 for August. Pork 2i2c higher. Lard &c
higher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

HOTEL ARRIVALS raddecs House
James H. Judd, Va; A. 8. King and G. c. White
man, Baltimore; A. B. Bell, New fork; T. MIN
nigerode and family, New Orleans; Bob. Mack,
ast, Castine's c.; Geo. D. Smith, Marion, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

SURVEYING RoADs-The report of the
operations of the United States geological
survey for the month of August states that
the party engaged under MIR. Hoffman in
making detailed survey of the area ada
cent to the District of Columbia made fair
progress during the month. At its close
nearly all the principal roads on the Vir-
ginia side of the Potomac had been travers-
ed and leveled, and most of the work was
ready to be taken into the field for the can
toning"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

new YORK, Aug. 21.--StocSs active aud heavy.
Money easy at ]. Cotton i.Tm; unlanag 10 $40;
Orleans 10 1-1G; futures gasdy. Flour dull aud
weak. Wheat settled and higher. Corn better.
Pork dull az $40 25a10 so. Lard steady 1T
Sc 57h,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

QUAI1F1Ep.- George Wa. hington,
who was recently appointed Y. S. Gauger
and Inspector of Liquors at Mr.. Peter Fe;
gan's distillery, near this city, which will
resume operations about the lst proximo,
to-day qualified and gave bond in the sum OF
$4,000, Messrs. ]. B. Smoot and D. A.
Windsor being his sureties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

r;,UENIr ,r.pS-C:;nr OF 19S5.--We have
/ r4rc rel from IrGlrcths our I;sil supply Of
Tur.;p seeds OF Il he best varieties The prices
are unusually low.
ivn, L. 3. LEAD3EATER & EEO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

AMUsEMENTs.-Asw will be seen by an adj
vertisement in another column, the theat-
rical season will open at the Opera House
next Monday night. AS Mr.. James Reilly
has visited our city before and made great
hit this company of star artists should be
greeted by large audience. Although this
company is large and expensive one it
will play to popular prices of admission.
Reserved seats are now on sale at Summers
X Aliens without extra charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

syTAsHBURT & MOEN, AND BUFFALO
w Manufacture Steel Barb Fencing Wire, best
make Cor sale at reduced prices by the ton, or sim
gle bale, at SO King, corner of Royal streets, by
mjI7 j. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-27

REED BIRD SHooTING-Gunners are
making preparations for reed bird AID sora
shooting, which begins on Tuesday next.
It ia SAID that reed birds are plentiful along
the marshes of the Potomac, and the sports
men are loking forward to the opening OF
the season with considerable pleasure Not
outstanding the law against shooting these
birds out Of season, it is said that many pot
hunters are now engaged in its violation.