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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
Disasters hY Eira.

Ell PAso, Tex, Mag 90 "A powder mill
at Aguas Calients. Mexico, was destroyed
by fire Wednesday morning, killing two
persons.
PHOENIX, A. T., May ga fire here de-
stroyed twelve buildings and their contents.
Loss, SIS, 900; insurance, $4,000.
WHITE HALL Mich, May 90 Fire
Wednesday night, originating in the fire.
room, destroyed William F. Nufer's shingle-
mill, with about 14,0OO, 900 shingles, causing
a loss Of $50, 900; insurance $1,000. Fifty
men are thrown out Of employment by the
fire
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29

CINCINNATI, May 29.-In the Presby-
terian general assembly Thursday morning,
the report of the board of education was
presented; SEQ, 600 was raised last year, and
they ask for more next year. The fraternai
greeting of the Free Evangelical church of
France and of the Reformed church Of
America were presented.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
middleton Captures More Indians.

BATTLEFoRD, N. W. T., May 29-The
Indians who murdered E. T. Smart have
been captured and are imprisoned here. The
mounted police brought in from the Indian
camp near here number of Indians, 10C
cattle, and large number of horses with
carts and wagons which have been identified
by the settlers as their property stolen by
Indians
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
County Building.
TRANSFERS.

Mercer G. Ward to William Parker,
nw4 net 90, IS, lie; 81.
Guy W. Rathburn to Chas. E. Tavener,
sw4 pe4 33, 90, 2e, $400. and same to
same, nj sci 33, 90, 2e; $125.
VIM. R. Curtis to VIM. G. Marshall,
pit nw4 set 6, 10, 2e; $780,
Thomas Bowes to Rufus Walker lot /.
block 3, Reynolds; $50.
Thomas Bowes to Clifford Stanley, lot
81, block 2, Reynolds; $75.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
The Black Tongue PestiIence

PrTTsBURG, May 29-Two new cases OF
sickness, but no deaths We're reported at
Paris roads Wednesday. The disease is
spreading, but the physicians think that by
sanitary measures they will check it in q
few days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
ARTHUR BURIAL, Pres.

E. W. Hurst represents. the leading
American and Foreign Insurance Cos.
Policies carefully written at current rates.
Agency established 1874. Office over
Rock Island National Bank.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29

LINCOLN, Neb., May 29-The bursting OF
a water spout drowned nine persons near
lndianola, Tuesday evening. The victims
were Bohemians and their names are not
known,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
Democrats Attention.

The Jefferson club, No. 46, state OF
Illinois, will hold a regular monthly
meeting at s p. m. Saturday, May 3Otb,
in the club room on the second floor OF
No. 1912 Second ave. J. II. KERR,
Secy.
ARTHUR BURIAL, Pres.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
A Monument Dedicated.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 29 "A monument
erected by the state to the memory of
Simeon Snyder, was unveiled Wednesday in
Selma Grove, Snyder county, in the pres
ence of the members of the legislature and a
vast concour.e of people Simeon Snyder
was poor boy, who began life as tanner.
but became governor in 1908, and served
three terms. Governor Pattison, Simon
Cameron, Ex-Governor Curtin and ex-Gov-
ernor Hartranft made appropriate speeches.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29

The warmer weather often has de-
pressing and debilitating effect. Hoods
Sarsaparilla overcomes all languor and
lassitude.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
Reduced Its Discount Rate.

LONDON, May 29-The bank of England
has reduced its rate of discount to 2per
cent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
Court Cuttings.

The Garland Williams case, after oc-
cnpyIng two days and half in the cir
cult court, was given to the jury at /
o'clock this afternoon. The case of Par~
ry VS. Malcolm was then called. The
court adjourns tonight until next Tues
dow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
CIVIL CAUSES.

2S-Attachment: John W. Graham v
B. NJ. Thordenburg, defendant called and
defaulted, assessment by the court, judg>
ment on the assessment for $30774 and
order for the sale of property attached.
IN CHANCERY.
2S- Foreclosure: Hugh Ralston Hen
~ Falb, ct al, defendants called and de-
faulted, bill taken as confessed and refer
ence to the Master.
Partition; John Mortell William
Williams, ct al; Masters final report of
distribution filed, together with receipts,
decree approving same and discharging
the Master from farther liability and
cause stricken.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
CHICAGO.

Hogs-2l,oOO; light, 1Oa4 90; mixed, 8 95a4 10;
heavy, 15a4 3d.
ROCK ISLAND.
| Oats-34c
| Hay-Timothy-SS 90.
| Wild-$6.00
Corn-47c.
Potatoes-40c.
OniOns-9Oc.
| Coal-Soft II; hard s.. 80,
| Cord wood-$4 90.
| Straw-$5. 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29
Advarlissd List Of Larrsrs No. 9

List of letters uncalled for, at the Postoice, al
Rock Island, Rock Island county, Illinois, May
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-29

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May %
Wheat-Steady; Milwaukee No 2, SEC;
June, SEC; July, sS1sc. Corn Steady; Nc.
2, 46s<c Oats-Dull; No. }, 32s1c Rye
Quiet; No. l, 49, Barley Unchanged,
No 2, Sic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
RAILROADS
RAILROADS
IE1AsHINGTON, OHIO AND WESTERN r. R.
III. IA a ssa aszlG-zsss:ssszs1 EsE::.ssssl

WINTER ARRANGEMENT,
FOUR TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEXAN'
DRIA AND BOUND HILL
Leave Washington at 8 % a. N. and 20 P: N.
and Alexandria at 8 33 g. m. and 81 p. m. Pass
Leesburg going westward, at IL 10 p. m. and
7 10 D. M, and arrive at Round Hill at 70 P.
M. and s o. p. 10. Leave Round Hill at 40 a.
m. and 1 55 p. Ii. Pass Leesburg, going east.
ward, st 80 a. In. and 2 As p. H.. and arrive a.
Alexandria at is q. m. and 20 p H., and at
Washington at 25 q. m. and 5 35 p. N.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Washington at 8 O5 p. H., Alexandra Of
8 10 p. III. Pass Leesburg, going westward at
10 40 D. N. Arrives at Round Hill at IL 26 p. M.
ED~ Passengers from Washington will take tho
Wash, Ohio and Westn. cars ct the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad station at 9:25 s. m. and APO p.
M, and go through to Round Hill without chang Q
os cars.
The 9:33 8. N. train fron Alexandria and LOO
pm. train from Round Hill connect at Round Hill!
with Daily Limo of Coaches for Snickersville, Ber
ryville and Winchester; also with Line of Coaches
which leave Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middle
burg
Both trains Westward, make close connection
at Vienna with Sissons Line of Stages for Fairfax
Court House.
One thousand mile communication tickets, bear
ing two nsmes 500: one thousand mile tickets,
bearing a.. the names Of family or members of q
firm, $40.
Alexandria, Oct p, 1884.
S. II. 3ROPHY. Supt
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HER FIRST RAILWAY JoURNEY.-lt is re-
lated that an old lady residing far in the
country, and having never travelled by rail-
way, thought she would like to try it. she
sits calmly upon seat placed on the great
wooden platform in the country railway
station and gazes with amazement upon the
train which arrives, pauses for few seconds
70 take on passengers, and then proceeos
nnon its Journey. The station master I'D :
terrogates the old lady, who sits placi"'v
watching the departing train:
"Why did you not get on if you wished 10
90 to New York?"
"Git on |" says the old lady, Cit on l
Thought this whole concern VENT!
Having explained to her that the pat
form was stationary, the man kindly advises
her TO take a seat in the next train tnat ar
riyes. which she accordingly does, oy 'ne
aide of benevolent old gentleman. CLUTCH
inc fast hold of the seat in front OF her, sne ID
at first very much alarmed at the speed at WHEN
thew are going but gradually becomes calm. Inc
old gentleman answers numerous inquiries Toi
ciyilI-, and among other things trys 70 e4pan
the use of the telegraph wires ana tel.s hel sua.
messages are sent over them at mucn great,
sneed than they are travelling. "Wa'al, WAL
savs the old lady, you don't ketch me ram J.,
an 'em for this is as fast as want to CO. anyhow
She has seen SO many wonderful thineS .'na' ono
makes 10 her mind not to be astonlsneo al aus
thing. ;and when the train dashes lnto 1ne ohe
which has preceded it, OWING 10 I ;ntn tSa
end of the car among heap of broken seats, she
an opposes it to be the ordinary manner OF stopping
and quietly remarks, You fetch up rather SUI
den don't ye?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

Mail train South bound, connects at Charlottes-
Vile, with Chesapeake and Ohio Railway West;
at Lynchburg, with Norfolk & western X: e.,
through Southwest Virginia to Nashville, New
Orleans Memphis, Little Rock and Texas and
with Richmond and Allegheny Railway for Lex
ington and Natural Bridge, and at Danville
with Richmond and Daaville Railroad, to South
and Southwest
Mail train North bound, connects at Lynchburg
with the B. & A. R. r. for Lexington and Natural
Bridge, and at Charlottesville with G. g. o. z. W.
for Staunton, Clifton Forge and intermediate
points.
Express trains South bound, connect at Char
lottesville with Chesapeake and Ohio K. W., and
at Danvillo with z. & D. Z. R., for all points in
South Southeast Southwest, and East.
For Fairfax G. a. daily connection at Fairfax
station.
Trains SO, 81, % and 55 connect to and from
WARRENTON daily.
MIXED TRAINS, leave Alexandria daily, e1.
cept Sunday, $50 9. In. and 1920 and Ills P. m
returning arrive at Alexandria 11:2O a. m and
800 and 7:45 p. m.
FRANKLIN DIVISION, daily except Sunday,
leave Rocky Mount 100 q. M, arriving at
Franklin Junction 1880 a: m. Leave tFsnk k.
lin Junction 615 p m, arrive at Rocky Mount
9:45 p. M, making connection at Franklin
Junction with mail trains so and 81 also with
local freight trains to Lynchburg and nanville.
MANASSAS DIVISION, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Washington 9:1O 9. m. and Alexandria
e.
connecting with the Valley Road East and West,
and at River with Shen. Val. r. r. for Luray
and Wayncsboro Returning, leave Strasburg
225 a. M, arriving at Alexandria 6:35 p. m.
and Washington 1880 p. N.
MIXED TRAINS leave Alexandria daily, OK
cept Sunday, 500 a. M, arriving at Strasburg
$50 p. m Returning, leave Strasburg $50 am,
arriving at Alexandria 2:5O p. In.
Fer Middleburg, connection at Plains station.
For Upperville, connection at Delaplane.
&sD- Pullman Sleeping Cars between New
York, Washington and Atlanta on trains Nos. SO
and 81. AT Atlanta change is made to car for
New Orleans.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Nos so and 81 be-
tween Washington and New Orleans via Bristol
and Atlanta.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Atlanta and New Orleans, on trains Nos OF
and SO.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Augusta Ga, on trains Nos. 81 aud 90, via
Greensboro, Charlotte and Columbia.
Trains Nos Sd and 90 solid trains, with
Pullman Cars attached, running through between
Washington and Louisville, via Charlottesville,
Staunton and White Sulphur.
All trains make good connections at Washing.
ton. to and from North and West
Through tickets at lowest ratios to all important
points in the United States.
eO''>'0 Us D. THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
". N. 8. DUNN, Eng. and Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17
DIRECTORY

-OF THE
PRINCIPAL HOUSES OF THIS CITY
Agricultural.
Herbert Bryant, 25 King street.
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax stree,
Citizens National Bank, n. VI. cor. Prince ~.
Lee streets.
First National Bank, 5. W. cor. Prince and l..
streets.
Books, Stationary and Printing.
Alexandria Gazette Book and Job Office Gs-e
Building
G. E. French, 95 King street.
Boots and Shoes.
F. Paf. 90 King street.
R. Kaufman, corner King and Royal stS.
John Marshall, 10 King street.
Commission Merchants and Feed Dealers
&c. Milburn, II n. Royal street.
Bayne s. Bro, rs Cameron street
P. B. Hooe, 2 Prince street
Jameson s. Cochran, SO Cameron street
thomas Perry, 10 King street.
Butchers.
Oscar Baggett, and 9 Central Market.
Carriage Makers.
Summers s Brother, Pitt street.
Confectionery.
Il. Brengle, 12o King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
Lsnsburgh & Bro, Seventh ST. Washington
K. H. Taylor 933 Penna. ave, Washington
Woodward & Lothrop 921 Pa. av Washington
]. K Chapman, 1O2 King st.
Isaac Eichberg, cor King snd Royal sts.
C. NJ. Adams, 80 King street.
c. C. Berry, 70 King street.
A. B. Slaymaker, 1O7 King street.
J. E. Tackett 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals
Summers & Allen, IL. W. Coz. King and Pit, -,
w. F. Creighton, n. w. cor. King and Royal sts
A. A. Warfeld. 1872 King street.
z. 5. Leadbeatel & Bro S. Fairfax street
s H. Luut cor. King and Fairfax streets.
J. D. II. Luntr II. G. cor. King and WashlnSt
streets
L. Stabler g. Co., H. W cor King end Washin.
ton streets.
Waraeld & Hail. cor. Prince and Fairfax stree,
Glassware and House Furnishing Goods.
E. J. Miller & Co, IS King street.
Mclean & Uher rs King street.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
Charles King, 81 Cameron street.
J. Broders s. Co., II King street.
Fisher & Bro, rs Cameron street
Harlow & Bro, H. w. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets.
w. A. johnson, n G. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets.
G. McBurney s. Son, s. W. cor. King and Wash
;ngton streets.
G.. VIM Ramsay, cor King and St. Asaph street
Hardware and Cutlery.
J. F. Carin & Sons SO King street.
IT Creighton & Son, SO King street.
B. F. Peakc, cor. King and Pitt streets.
j. W. peake. cor. King and ST. Asaph s:rcnls.
1oe.
T. A. Reed & Co., Strand.
Jewellers.
ST. w. Gait, Bro. & CO., 10Y Penna. avenue,
Washington.
Z. 5. Fleming, No. - King st.
II. Wildt, 10 H. Royal street.
Lumber, &c.
Perry, Smoot & Co.. No. % cor. Cameron rud
Union streets
Josiah H. d. Smoot, 81 north Union st.
Machinists.
c. W. Collins, corner Wilkes and Royal sts
w. S. Moore, 65 Union street.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon corner Market and the Strand
Wood and Coal.
w. A. Smoot & Co., foot of Princess street
J. p. Agnew s. Co., foot of Wolfe street.
J.R. Zimmerman, foot Of Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

- 49, 80 - -
TO rHE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK. STEEL RAILs.
SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In effect February 2, 1885.
Trains leave Washington, from station. corner OF
sixth and B streets, as follows
For Pittsburg ard the West, Chicago Limited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars at $40 a. m,
daily; Fast Line 9:4Oa. NJ. daily, to Cincinnati
aud st. Louis with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Car to ST. Louis
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Western Express
rittsnurg. Also connects, daily, for Chicago,
With Sleeping Car Pittsburg to Chicago. Mail
Express, 1000 p. ~, daily, for Pittsburg and
the West, with Palace Sleeping Car Washington
to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
1000 p N. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamspert, Lock Haven and Elm1ra, at
$40 a. H. daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:15, $50 and 11:OO
a. H.. 200, 400, 1000 and Ills p N. On
Sunday 400, 1000 and 11:15 p. m. Limited
Express OF Psllman Parlor Cars, GAO O. m.
daily, cxcuTi Sunday.
For Boston without change, 200 2. II. every
week day. On Sunday 400 p. N.
For Brooklyn, n. Y. all through trains connect 1T
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex,
affording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
ing double ferriagc across New York City.
For Philadelphia, 7:15. $50 and HOO a. N.
200, 400, goo, 1000 and ills p. M. On
Sunday 400. 600 1000 and Ills p. III. Linn
tied Express $40 4. H.. daily, except Sunday
For Baltimore G35 T:l5. $50, $40, and Loo
a. H., and 1905, 200, 400, z:25, ADO, 500,
TAO. 1000 pad i1l5 r. III. OK Sunday. $40
and LOO II. H., Snd 100, 500, !:4o, 1GVo
and Ills p. Iii.
For Pope's Greek Line 715 m, and 's:40 2. IA,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis G:35 8. ~. and 1910 ard 400
D. NJ. daily except Sunday. On sunday p. IN.
ALEXANDRIA AED FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, 600, 100, 9:25, 11:01 and 1l:35
q. 2.O5, 42G 4:45, 600, sos and 1875 p
N. On Sunday at 600 925 and 11:O1 3. NJ,
and sos p IL.
For Richmond and the South 600 and 11:01 a,
M, daily, and 445 P M, daily, except Sunday,
Trains leave Alexapdris for Washington 6:Oo,
500, 1000 and 1910 q. m; LOO, 300. 1923,
$40, 7:O5 and 1O:4O p. m and 1910 mid
night, except Monday. On Sunday at 500 and
1910 q. NJ; 7:O5 and 10:4O p. m. and 1910
night.
Tickets and information 1T tho Office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna. Avenue, and at
the station where orders be left for the check
ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. J. Z. WOOD, 4. +. a
CHAs. E. PUGH, M
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FANCY GOODS.
NALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.

IlALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.
Our purchases are heavy for this SEASONS
TRADE, securing the best makes Of Goods at un-
precedented low figures.
Merino and Wool Underwear, tho largest stock
ever displayed in this city. Prices extremely low
Hosiery-a magnificent display-showing all
the leading colors. Prices attractive.
Glove stock, as usual, complete. Several new
makes added, Kid, Dogskin, Goat, Horse Hide
Castor. Seal Skin, Cashmere, Cloth and Silk.
Prices moderate.
Mems Fine Neckwcar, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs,
Corsets, Handkerchief, Towels, Yarns German
town Wool, &c.
We extend an invitation to all.
sep11 c. NJ. ADAMS. SO King street.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Virginia Advertiser
VOLUME L0VJ

Tho GAZETTE was established in 1900, and /.
he oldest paper published in the State. and with
one two exceptions the oldest in tho coun.
try. 1t is proposed to keep up its usefulness ard
TO continue 1t as paper suited for tho family 10
well as Tor the counting room and work -hop
and to this end mother pains nor expense Will or
| spared.
Tho GAZETTE circulates among people who
consult its advertising columns before purchss'
ing. That this is sef-evident may be intcrfc;
| from the fact that large country edition-nra''
IL as large As the day-is sent ont all over 'hIs
section of country three times a week, and e
! read by thousands, most of whom send here or
to contiguous cities to make purchases. he a.
vantages of advertising in the GAZETTE are
apparent and need no further demonstration
The GAZETTE will continue to furnish tie
news kilograms Of the New York Associated Pres
and of Reuters European Agency, while n
Washington correspondence will furnish the
latest and most reliable news from tho capita. oil
the nation.
The Commercial columns of the GAZETTE will
give the earliest and most exact financial anc
commercial news, with reliable reports OF .hs
Grain, Cattle Grocery and other Markets
It's Richmond correspondence and spccia! tcIe
graphic dispatches will give early and arn'hs
accounts of the proceedings of the General Assem-
bly, and Of all the operations of the State govern
mont.
Correspondence from every section Of the state
published continually, and all events Of intsre;
occurring within the bounds of the Common wes'h
will be faithfully reported.
In the Local Department no pains will %
spared to chronicle all matters occurring in n'
city and peghborbood.
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7 BRODERs & 60.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, SAi-
AND FISH
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskes,
ersndies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Philadei'
plia and Clagsetts Baltimore Ales, and Berger
Engel's Lager Beer. in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James S. Kirk Co.'S. Standard
Soap, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignment
solicited. No. i King street,
.uy1-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-17

Public speakers and singers find b. ii.
Douglass & Sons Capsicum Cough drops
sure remedy for hoarseness.
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& HALL,
D r y G G. | ! r S

Corner Prince and Fairfax street,
INSCRIPTIONS a speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia Hedycsmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts !;
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes a full assortment Of Patent Medi-
cines Coxe's Gelatine Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rinc; Spices of all kinds and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
same quality can BIO obtained elsewhere. dec
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EOHN LANNON,
j
WuOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONTS SPORTING, MINING en-"
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line of celebrated pure old Whiskies
Brandies, Gin Rum, &C.. Massey Co.'S. Phis-
aelpha and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engels Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS
Orders promptly attended to and consignments
solicited. ny1-tf
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1884. AA4s' 1884.
XuIt Xtrcmely, Xpress Xultation.
Men and Maidens Merry Meet.
Ascend all, Awake An Apt Aspiration.
Speed Sports Supremacy Sweet
HENRY BRENGLE, 129 KING STREET,
has already begun his preparations for CHRIST
MAS, NEW YEARS and the Season Of Good
Things which comes with them.
Ho invites call and assures all that his stock Is
not small, aud very complete in nice things to cat.
He can furnish kRISS kRiNGLE, and the rest of
mankind with Creams of all favors, Black,
Fruit Pound, jolly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes, are sold cheaper than they can be
manufactured at homo. Also Cream Putfs, Tarts
and Pastry, Candies and Tafy of all kinds. PIES
A SPECIALITY. Fruits Nuts, Confectioneries,
Caromels and Sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
lilies, fairs balls, and entertainments, and furn-
nishes Social Christmas PARTIES dec10
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VIZ A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES to which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignnents of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandra, Va.