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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-04
DIRECTORY
OF THE

OF
PRINCIPAL HOUSES OF THIS crr,.
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and FAirfsr
Citizens National Bank, II. W. cor. Primo
Lee streets. a"
First National Bank, S. W. cor Prince and
streets. ''~'
Books, Stationary and Printing.
Alexandria Gazette Book and Job Office Ci,,...
Building.
G. E. French, 95 King street.
Commission Merchants and Feed Ds.s-.
J. C. Milburn, II n. Royal street.
Bayne g. Bro, rs Cameron street,
P. B. Hooe, 2 Prince street.
Thomas Perry, ~ King street.
Confectionery.
H. Brengle, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Notious
Lansburgh & Bro Seventh ST., Wasliue,,,
K. Fl. Taylor. 933 Pcnna. ave, Wash,3,~"
Woodward Il Lothrop 921 Pa av.. W.,hfr.,
]. r. Chapman, 102 King st.
Isaac Eichberg. cor. King and Royal SIS
c. NJ Adams, 80 King street
c. c. Berry, y King street.
A. B. Slaymaker 107 King street.
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space Washington
Drugs and Chemicals.
Summers s. Allen, IL. ". Cor. King and Pr,
w. F. Creighton & Co, \. W. cor. KIM .n,
Royal streets.
A. A. Warfeld. 152 King street.
E. S. Leadbeater d Bro, S. Fairfax stree,
S. b. Lunt, COR. King and Fairfax street;
J. D. II. Lunt, II. o. cor. King and Washilg;,.
streets.
L. Stablcr s. Co.. n. W. cor. King and Wash.
ton streets.
Warfeld s. Hall. cor Prince and Fairrav s,-..,.
Feed Dealers.
Charles S. Taylor, ir., 81 King street
Glassware and House Furnishing Gco5.
E. J. Miller s. Co., 65 King street
Grocsrs and Liquor Dealers.
Charles King 81 Cameron street.
J. Broders & Co.. IL King street.
Fisher & Bro, rs Cameron street.
Harlow & Bro, IL. W. cor. Royal and Cancru
streets.
W. A. Johnson, IL. c. cor Royal and Can,ero,,
streets.
G. McBurney & Son, s. W. cor King and VA,
:ngton streets.
g. VIM. Ramsay cor King and St. Asaph stree.
Hardware and Cutlery.
b. w. Nails, cor. King and Washington streets.
J. +. Carlin & Sons, 63 King street.
J. T. Creighton & Son, SO King street.
3. F. Pcake cor. King and Pitt streets.
j. w. Peake, cor. King and ST. Asaph src,.;,.
Ice.
F. A. Reed & Co., Strand.
Jewellers.
N. W. Gait, Bro. & Co., 11O7 Peuna. avc,r,
Washington.
II. Widt, 10 II. Royal street.
Lumber, &C..
Perry, Smoot & Co., No. 25 cor Cameron rn'
Union streets.
Josiah II. D. Smoot, 81 north Union St
Machinists.
c. w. Collins, corner Wilkes and Royal 81.
w. S. Moore, SIS Union street.
Millinery
Mrs. +. A. Howell, 1O4 King street.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon, corner Market and the Strand
Wood and Coal.
W. A. Smoot & Co., foot of Princess street
J. P. Agncw & Co., foot of Wolfe street
J.R. Zimmerman, foot of Queen street.
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NORTH BOUND.
PULLMAN SERVICE.


Trains Nos SO and 81, Pullman Buffet and
Sleeping Cars between Washington and New
Orleans without change. Pullman Buffet and
Sleeping Cars between New York and Atlanta
without change.
Train No. SO makes close connection at Greens.
boro with Sleeper to AsheriNe, N. C.
Trains No. so and % carry Pullman Parlol
Cars between Washington and Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs. Train No. 81 connects al
Charlottesville with this Parlor Car going to
White Sulphur Springs.
Trains Nos. so and SO, Pullman Palace Sleep
ing Cars between Washington and Selma
without change. Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
Trains Nos Sd and 55, Pullman Sleeping Cars
between Washington and Louisville without
change. Pullman Sleeping Cars, between Char
louisville and Cincinnati without change.
BRANCHES.
MANASSAS DIVISION-Daily except Sunday
Westwa1d-Leave Washington 4:15 p. m. Alex
andria, 4:4O p m. Manassas 5:55 D. m. Ar
rive Front Royal 1927 p. M, Riverton S:39 p
nj. Strasburg 900 pm. Accommodation leaves
Manassas 4:25 a. IN. Arrive Front Royal
1905 q. m Riverton 1925 a M. Strasbure
11:3O a. m.
Eastward-Lcave Strasburg 400 a. m. River.
ton 4:3O a. m. Front Royal 4:39 a. N. Ar.
rive Manassas TOT a. m. Alexandria $40 a.
m. Washington $40 a.. m. Accommodation
leave Strasburg 1900 noon. Riverton 1881
noon. Front ROYAL LOS p M: Arrive Manas'
sas Gas p. m. Alexandria $50 p. NJ Wash
ington 9:l6 p. m.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Trains Nos. so, 81, 81, and SO connect daily at
Warrenton Junction to and from Warren
ton. Trains Nos. So, So and SO daily, except
Sunday, to ana from Warrenton. Train No
SO does not connect with Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION.
DAILY except Sunday. Leave Rocky Mount 6:15
q. m. Arrive Franklin Junction $3.50 q. m
Leave Franklin Junction 800 p m. Arrive
Rocky Mount 1:30 p. M.
CONNECTIONS.
At Orange with p. F. & ?. r. r. for Fredericks-
burg. At Gordonsville and Charlottesville with
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. for Richmond, Old
Point Staunton, and points East and West and
Virginia Springs. At Lynchburg with Norfolk
and Western X. R. for Southwest Virginia,
Bristol, Chattanooga, Memphis Nashville and
Knoxville and with Richmond and Allie
ghany r. r. for Lexington and Natural Bridge,
as we'll rs points on K. & 4. r. r. east of
Lynchburg.
At Danvillc with Richmond and Danville, for
all points in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia and
the South. At Riverton with Shenandoah Val
ley R. R. for Luray and Points in the Page Val
Icy. At Strasburg with the Baltimore and Ohio
lot aau RoiAeo IA oho
Shenandoah Valley.
All trains make close connections at Washing
ton with through trains to and from the North
and West via both Penna. and B. & O. R. r.
Through tickets st lowest prices to all import
ant points in the United States. This is the best
line for points in Texas and California.
For all information, tickets and Sleeping Car
reservations apply to agents of this company, or
J. S. B. THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent
Alexandria, Virginia.
ROBERT ANDREWS, Supt. and Eng.
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New Booksat French's To-day

Who Was She 4Oc
ANemesis or Tinted Vapors, 25c.
Mrs. Lorimer, SOC.
Carriston's Gift, by Hugh Conway, SOC.
An Earnest Trifer, SOC
Elsie Venner, by Holmes, soc.
The Waters of Hercules, Csc.
Harry Marine, by Admiral Porter, S1.OO.
The Lamplighter, soc.
Home Influence, by Grace Aguilar, zoe.
Darien Exploring Expedition, loo.
The Tinted Venus, 25c.
Sylvan Hollis Daughter, 2Oc.
New Books Daily. jy17
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RAILEO4DA
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
rrI1tr GP Il, trHARAIIGHELp
RAILEO4DS.

TEE OhEhI
BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING A DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE,
Between Washington and New Orleans. This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda-
tious and facilities such as cannot be found OIL
any other line entering Washington.
This is the MOST DIRECT LINE 20 ALL
VIRGINIA Ind WEST VIRGINIA WATERING
RESORTS.
On and after SUNDAY, July 8, 1855, pas
senger trains will be run rs follows:
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WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING aud
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line Of celebrated pure old Wh!skies.
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila.
delphia and Claggetts Baltimore Alcs, and Berger
& Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consgnmenti
solicited my1-tf
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3RoDERS s. co.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbors in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR SALT
AND FISH.
full line of celebrated pure old Whiskles,
Brandies,, Gin, Rum, &c. Massey Co.'S Philadel'
phia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger &
Engels Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James S. Kirk & Co.'S Standard
Sosn, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignments
solicited No II King street,
my1-tf Alexandra, va.
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HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, AT 8 KING
IL street, corner of Royal street, Alexandria,
Va. Just received and in store, full supply Of
goo|s in line, purchased at lowest cash prices
and for sale in quantity to suit at small advance
Purchasers will please call and examine
mh17 J.T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-04

THAMOIS SKINS OF ASSORTED SIZES, Putt
~ Pomade, believed to be the best article made
for polishing brass, in tin boxes Of assorted Sizes
Ready Mixed Paints of all desired colors for house
painting, &c, in small cans, very convenient for
housekeepcrs. For sale by
my29 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-04

CIHLoRATE POTASH LoZENGEs, Browne
" Bronchial Troches, Cold Cream, Vaseline,
English Tooth Brushes, Murdock's Food. Extract
Malt, Horlick's Food, Bakers Emulsion Cod Liver
Oil, Hydralenc, Oleo Chyle, lamar Indicnc aud
Indellible Ink, just received by
ian 81 E. g. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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FUREKA HAIR TONIC.-This preparation
ID will certainly invigorate and promote the
growth of the hair, whether lost from age, sick
any other cause, is entirely free from poi
and will restore the natural color if faded and
dead from the use ofimpure washes. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL, Druggists,
feb12 Cor. Prince and Fairfax SITS.
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Orkney Springs,

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA,
Will be open for tho reception OF visitors from
JUNE LIST to DECEMBER LIST. Greatest variety
of medicinal waters of any Summer Resort in
the United Statos. Table uncxcelled Bedrooms
large and airy. Hot, cold, shower and plunge
baths. Full Brass and String Band dur
ing the season. First. class livery at low rates.
Magnificent roads. Beautiful scenery. Good
fishing and game in immediate vicinity. Dis
cription pamphlets containing full Information
can be obtsincd free at A. A. WARFIELDS, JNO.
D. II. LUNTS and SAMUEL LUNT'S Drug
Stores. myS3m
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FOR SALE.


The comfortable BRICK DWELLING, on the
northwest corner of Duke and Fairfax streets,
fitted up with gas and water and other convent
ences; is in thorough repair Has a fine yard
and is one of the most desirable residences in this
city. ap2 tt J. K. ZlMMERMAN.
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AIry ANnRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
STEAMERS.


IL TO NORFOLK AND issasttai..7S
FORTRESS MONROE.
The POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY's
First-class steamers
EXCELSIOR AND GEORGE LEARY
will leave Prince st. Wharf EVERY EVENING,
At 6 p. M,
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS
and Steamer ARIEL FOR RICHMOND.
For further particulars enquire at Company's
Office 7th Street Wharf, Washington, D. c., or to
PHILIP B. HOOE,
may7-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
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~
COAsTING MPANY., E5..s sLas.@S
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT CNO sToPs.)
The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. m. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class, 81; round trip, $3.50.
FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D.
NESDAY, at 1870 4. m. for Lconardtown, and
EVERY FRIDAY, at 7:3O a. H.. for River Land.
ings as far down rs Nomini. returning on alter
nate days. Fare so cents for any landing.
FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS E. c. KNIGHT AND /eSso
JOHN GIBSON SSEnSG
every WEDNESDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Il, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY
The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York with all points West and Northwest and al
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
T. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janneys WHAT
]. W. THOMPSON, President.
1416 F street,
sep27-tf Washington, d. G.
NLYDE'S STEAM LINE WE KY TO
y PHILADELPHIA. sssa
Appointed sailing days from Alexis 4 EV.
cry TUESDAY and from Philadelpb EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Vir-
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptncss and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading given. Insurance at the
lowest rates
Agents
F. A. REED CO., Alexandria.
VIM. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON & CO.. Wash. 8. Goorgtn
ianS-tf
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ROBERT ANDREWS, supt. and Eng.

MI Office is hereby given, that the subscribers,
IN under authority of an act Of tho General AS
sembly approved February I'd, 1880, will open
one hundred Thousand dollars in shares of twenty
five dollars each, to the capital stock of the
Mount Vernon Railroad Company at the Alex
andria House, in this city on Thursday, the 10th
day of August, 1885, between the hours of twelve
o'clock, noon, and two o'clock p. m. L. Mckenzie.
w. a. Snowden, A. G.. Harmon, l. c. O'Neal, v.
Baker G. c. HeYes Commissioners. iY2O.dtd-
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irb;,E;:> ;.EE:.u i I. COMM iSn ny
%i.:iG:!h>:>:. ~
!..a;Hr-
Wt%E. Asp LIQUORS.
FToIIR GEAiT AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SttiIItiIED
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AID
VANCES ONGr0:lS IN STORE,
AGENCY OF I.AFiiN Z aA&n& SeORilE'.
BLASTING AND MINING Pow DER ~
COTTON AND WATEE.PRia!F E'NSi..
= w cor. Cameron and fo?al IS.
mht..
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DARIs GREEN AND LONDON PURPLE OF
i. best quality for the destruction of Potato
Bugs. Also Insect Powder of various brands and
Leadbeater's Liquid Bed Bug Poison.
my2S E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-04

DICTURE WIRE CORD, MOULDING, PIC
J. ture Hooks, Picture Nails, Spool Flower
Wire and other goods in same line at SS King,
corner of Royal street.
led 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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wv TER COOLERS.-Just received another lot
w of the best Water Coolers from 2 to 5 gal
Ions, Zinc and Percelain-lined, which wo are
selling at bottom prices.
led E. j. MILLER & co.
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WI A. JOHNSON & CO.:
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Havo on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, XXX, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISKIES 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.
Consignments 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 Alexandria, Va.
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SiSANhh Ahho oNp -
WAKEFIELD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leave Washington, from Tth street wharf. at
A. m. and Alexandria, from foot of King street,
ut i. II. MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SA.
TURDAYS returning on Tuesdays, Fridays, and
Sundays. for all River Landings as far as Nomin
Creek, Currioman and St. Clements Bay.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
Leare Alexandria: 600, 1870. $50, $50 1920
and 11:3O A. NJ, 1890 40 2:30. $50 4:3O.
$50 6:3O aud 7:15 P. N.
Leare Washington: 90. 1870. $50, $50, 1890
and 11:3O, A. NJ, 1870 $50, ..:3O, 3:3O. 4:3O,
$50, $50 and 7:15 p. M.
Same schedule Oh Sundays commencing ut $50
g. M
For information apply at Office 18th ST. wharf,
Washington, D. G., and at Office foot of King ST.,
Alexandria, Va. c. w. RIDLEY, Manager
J. B. PADGETT, Agent. je30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-04

T AM NOW OFFERING A PURE LINEN
l Bosom Reinforced Shirt, made and finished
well at S2.7O half dozen, unlaundried, and
1915 laundried. Call and see them at
APT AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
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SCREEN WIRE of assorted widths at SO King,
~ corner of Royal on hand and for sale at a low
price Call and sec.
my23 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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q EALING WAX! SEALING WAx!-Just re-
- ceived largo supply of Sealing Wax for bot
ties and cans for sale by
jy1S w. f. CREIGHTON & co.
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DECEIVED THIS MORNING A BEAUTIFUL
III line of Swiss Embroideries, 20 per cent less
than former value, at
je11 CHAPMAN's so King st.
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DARB FENCING WIRE-A large stock Of two
. and four points. Prices lower than ever.
Call and see US before buying.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
apA Alexandria, Virginia.
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WHITE WASH, BUSTING, SWEEP, WIN.
w dow, Shoe and other Brushes of extra quail
ty, made expressly for our trade, just received
and for sale in sny quantity, at SO King, corner
of Royal street Call and examine.
an11 T n CREIGHTON 4 SON
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4 IAsTORINE! CASTORINE !-Baums ever
" ready Castorine, perfect oiler for Buggies,
Wagons, Carts, &c. Never Gums; Never Chills,
For sale by [ie9l w. E. CREIGHTON & co.
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IHLORITE FOR CHAPPED HANDS, LIPS
" and face. Price 25c. per bottle. For sale by
feb19 ]. D. Il. LUNT, Druggist
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yEARNERs RHEUMATIC CURE, HOODS
w Saissparilla, Diamond Dyes of all co!ors,
Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze Paint just re.
eaiyed [ie25 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-15

TIE WIoKEDEsT STATE.-Accord.
ing to the statistics Of murders COM
m'tted in this country during the year
1884, the States ofOhio and Texas
appears to take the lead. In the for
NOR there were 1s9 and in the latter
1S4. In the Prohibition States Of
Kansas, Iowa and Maine. the number
Of murders were 70, IS and IS, respect
lively. In all the States where pro-
hbi'ion exists. the contrast Is very
remarkable As compared with 1883
tho murders in this country have
more than doubled, the number in
1884 being 1877. Of these. Bis were
mysterious and remain so. Forty
eight children were killed by their
parents, SO wives by their husbands,
and IL husbands by their wives On
" lO3 legal executions for murdes oc-
Cured, though 0l9 lynchings were re-
ported.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-15
A1~szA-r9z.xs- 49,
THURSDAY EvEN'G. JAH'YI5. 1885.

The ATTACK Of Hon. s. s. Cox,
Chairman of the Naval Committee in
the House, on the Naval Academy,
has been, we think, entirely unjusti6-
able. He has taken the statements
made by the friends Of cadets who
have been dismissed for improper
conduct, and made them the ground
work Of incorporate charges against
On institution that has become nod
ell under the watchful care of the pres
ent superintendent. The death Of
Cadet Strang was shown to the satis-
faction Of every body interested 70 be
the result of malformation existing
prior to bis entrance In the Academy,
and yet distinguished members make
1t q pretext for Congressional investi-
CATION, and without waiting to learn
the facts, publish TO the world state
ment as devoid of truth as 1t Is def
cient in good taste. They not only
charge that hazing exists, but insert
that the vilest crimes are daily prac-
ticed and religion made mocksry.
There is no objection to ar. Cox in
sisting on the passage of a bill that
would be stringent enough to suppress
bazing, even ifhazing does not exist.
But we do object to Mr.. Cox indulg-
ing in language that is not only in
temperate but wholly unwarranted
and calculated to do material injury
to an institution that has no superior
in its line in the world.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
Home Again.

The Governors Guards who left
here yesterday morning on the steam
er Governor Thomas" to participate
in the military parade in Baltimore,
reached here about 5 o'clock this
morning. The "boys" speak in glow
ing terms of their pleasant trip up and
down on the steamer, and the kind
attention they received from the ur
bane Captain Griffith and his men,
They were about two hours and
twenty minutes in making the trip up
Notwithstanding the weather was
rough on the bay, The Guards oc.
cupied a conspicuous position IN the
line of march and presented soldiery
bearing throughout. The Annapolis
cornet band which accompanied the
guards, also deserves special mention
for the manner they acquitted them
selves, and they may now be classed
among the professional musicians of
the day. 1t rained all the way up,
but Capt. Griffith provided for the
comfort of the men to an extent that
made the voyage pleasure. The
steamer met the fleet of tug boats es-
corting the steamer Louise with
members of the Army of the Potomac
aboard, and the usual courtesies on
the water were extended. The Louise
was gaily decorated with bunting and
had large party of visitors on board.
They were escorted by number of
tugs whose shrill whistles could be
heard for distance. The Guards
were located at the Maltby House, on
Pratt street, where they partook Of
two substantial meals. When the
Guards landed three hearty cheers
were given for Capt. Griffith. The
officers of the steamer Thomas are
Capt. F. Louis Griffith; mate w. K.
Watts; Chief Engineer Richard T..
Knox assistant engineer James A,
Rogers; firemen, Martin J. Cannon,
Michel Tewey, Mr.. w. NJ. Boucher,
of Annapolis, is one of the deck
hands on the steamer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
ANNAPoLIs, MD, FRIDAY EyENING, MAY 5, 1886.
EDITOR
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 8. 1885.

Our EUGENE.-The Washington
correspondent of the "People'sV Voice," "
of Towsonton. writes:
"a lady who has held sweet CON-
munion with Appointment Clerk Hig-
gins sends me the following roseate
view of him: appointment Clerk
Higgins is making himself personally
agreeable to those who have occasion
to call on him. He isn't halt so black
as he's been painted. In fact, he's
blonde, and looks like village doc
tor of the benign, halffatherly type.
Suavity is no name for his politeness.
He is pleasant and courteous to men
and women alike, and quick to an.
swer questions. He doesn't sit in
his chair like a grand mogul and com
pei you to approach him tremblingly
and abjectly, like beggar or servant,
after the manner of Butler, who was
such terror to women clerks so long.
Higgins is active, and be takes in q
crowd of visitors at q glance, then be
moves about the room, from one to
another, disposing of each with such
kindly courtesy that if an Office seek.
er goes out without ray of hope for
an Office he also goes out with his en-
tire self respect, because he has been
treated like a gentleman. Why, I've
seen Butler sit at his desk, never
deigning to look up, while he growled
ont surly answer to some poor
woman clerk who had to go to him
And then he always said it was
neuralgia caused by malaria It's
my opinion that if Mr. Higgins, who
has been so written down as a sinner,
grasps the difficulties of his position
successfully he will be written up as
saint before this administration is
ended" Good for Eugene.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08

RAILROADS AND REcEIvERs.-The
Chicago Railway Age" publishes a
list of twenty railroads that have
been placed in the hands of Receiv-
ers from January l to March 81, 1885.
The total capital stock and bonds of
these corporations aggregate $780,
$4,000. The age" says: "Our
record for 1884 gave the total number
of roads placed in Receivers hands
as 81, embracing 1908 miles Of line
and $715,OOO,OOO of capital and debt
The first quarter of this year already
shows more than one-half as many
roads. more than 81 per cent. Of the
mileage, and about 40 per cent. Of the
total amount of capital stock involved
by the Receiverships of the entire
previous year