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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

| The OPERA HoUsE.-"The Banker 5
| Daughter" was admirably produced at the
Opera House last night by Mr.. }. +. Cros-
sens dramatic company, every one ID the
audience being satisfied with the perform
ance. The play itself is au excellent one,
and the company performing it is far better
than the average travelling troupe. The
scenes carried by the company were pleas
ing feature of the performance, and gave an
interesting reality to the surroundings-the
| Legation and Duel scenes being beauti-
full specimens Of art. Among the other i'm
provements noticeable were n largely in
creased orchestra, new carpets and stage
accessories that gave charm to the Whoie
performance. The managers arc TO be
congratulated upon their successful Efforts
to secure good representation 0! the play,
an: can be assured Of a hearty support by
Tic theatre going public ii the standard OF
last nights performance IS maintained.
On Monday ard Wednesday evenings
next, the Ethel Tucker dramatic company
will pay an engagement ia this city. Miss
Ethel Tucker, the star Of the company, is
said to be very beautiful and accomplished,
and q brilliant and versatile q .tress. The
troupe is very strong aud evenly
balanced one, and is said to be the best
dressed company travelling, the costumes OF
the ladies being very elegant During the
past and present week the company has
been playing in Baltimore aud Washington
to crowded houses "Qucena," which will
be given on the first night has achieved .
great success. The leading role isa strongly
emotional one, and Miss Tucker is fully
equal to the most trying scenes. On Tues
day evening 1.-The Pearl of Savoy will be
produced, and on Wednesday Leah the
Fcrsak en-, in which character, Miss Tucker
is saia to have no equal, will be given.
Although the company is an expensive one
the manager has announced popular prices
A matinee will be given on Wednesday at
2 O'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

CAN'T STAND THE GANG-A war of words
between a quondam follower of Malone and
q present admirer of that worthy, on the
corner of Royal and King streets this morn.
ing, caused the gathering of quite a crowd
of listeners. The former brought the con-
troversy to close by announcing that he
was d tired of being mixed up with any
such gang as belonged to the Malone party
in this CITY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

c,,.rcu SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW
,r.;,t Ibvych Sermon at IL a. IN. by Rev.
=" sr;cr and communion, and children
.r;yice al y n.
= Puts Gmch.-Service al II a. ~.
j.. Rev. Geo. h. Norton aud communion.
lrs.e Church. Services at II a. IN. nGd
IN y n. by Rev Fl. T. Sharp.
3 Naru's Nurch.-Mass at a. m, and
,fns. aud sermon at II a. IN. by Key.
E,,s,r Stack. Nespers ut / p. m.
I;t.t pr,sbWerian Nurch.-Service III j
- and 100 y. M. by Rev J. NJ. Mousse.
.S.Tvad Presbyterian Church.-Servlce at
II &. II. ems, 1:"O p. m. by Rev. William
En,,i<i lHurch.-Service at II a. N. and
IN =, N. hy R,v. 0. +. Flippo.
Tr;a,is Mcih. Epis. Nurch-Service at
u = m. aud 7:3O p no. by Rev. John Ed
lI.Ih Epix. Church South.-service at IL
+, NJ ard a., 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. r. Smithson.
Mn Prot. Ghnch.-Services at II q. m.
IL, - ard at 7:30 p. m. by Rev. DF. ).
G,rnna lutheran Uurch.-Services at IL
III. in German and $50 p. N. in English
h. E.y. J. \. Schwoy.
;Drng Slsa's Christian dissertation. fray
g., meeting in the Methodist PROTESTANT
,lur,h at / p. m. Jail at p. IN. Aims
House at $50 p. m.
G,sDel TemDetuace Meeting Of the Reform
Club at 3 p III. NJ their rooin' on fairiaA
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

PERsoNAL.-Mr. James L. Adams is quite
sick at his home on South Lee street.
Rev. Dr.. j. L. Mills, former rector of the
NJ P. Church in this city, will preach in
that church tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

At the close of business October L, 1000.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, so5e,7sa &c
Oycr,lrafts, 600 90
L. 5. bonds to secure circulation, 100000 w
Other stocks bonds and mortgages, 35,4O5 rs
Duc from approved reserve agents, 196,951 So
q other National banks, 27,339 o.
q State banks and bankers 1O,23l "
Real estate, furniture and fixtures, 10000 90
Current expenses and taxes paid, 3.I9I 70
Checks and other cash items, o,59o w
Bills of other banks, 1,54o w
Specie, Io,ZoS 1o
Legal tender notes, 3S,IOI w
Redemption fund with US. Treasurer,
5 per cent Of circulation, 4,5OO w
s71s,2O9 43
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, SlOo,Ooo ~
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided profits, 2O,I4l II
National bank notes outstanding 10000 w
Individual deposits subject to check, 4oO, 49l w
Demand certificates of deposit, 1912 81
Due to other National banks, u or ~
- State banks and bankers, 2,475 ~
S71s,2O9 43
State Of Ti,yiuia city Of .1lerandra:
]. Charles Il. IIooli, Cashier of the above-named
bank do solcmnly swear that the above statement
is true TO the best of my knowledge and belief
CHAS. X. HOOFF, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd
day Of October, 1885.
K REMPER, Notary Public.
Corrcct-attcst:
Jos ERoDERs,
:. FERGUSON BEACH, oci3-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
BANK STATEMENTS.
y EroRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL
First National Bank,

OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
At the close of business, October 1, 1885.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

LAND SALE.-Messrs. Green & Wise, auc
tioueers, sold to-day for Messrs. Beach
Moore and Meredith, commissioners of sale
4G acres of land belonging to the estate Of
the late p. Hillman Troth, and located near
Accotnk, to Geo. n. Dove for $40 per acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
OURALEXANDRIA TRADES INCREASING

OURALExASDRIAM TRADES INCREASING
'Royal Serge" the new style Dress Goods, IN
blue, brown, green and garnet; twelve yards Tor
81. Cradle Blankets, for infants, only 81 Cash
more Serge. all colors all wool double width 5oc.
Excellent Black Silks 75c. Colored Silk Velvets
Brocade Silk Velyets, at $3.50. very cheap.
Double White Blankets 3d. 50 so, So, $3.50, 81,
and s.. Fully 100 pairs sold to our Alexandria
customers this season. Ladies' Cloth suiting and
Ladies' Skirting one yard and a-half wide, only
37bc These and our Royal serges. ~ yards for
50 the cheapest goods IN the Unisea Stat u.s.
Bills, No Collectors Employed, ALL Cash.
O-''O' CARTER'S,
I'll Market Space, near 7th st.,
40 Washington D. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

EOR SALE.-A PHAETON BUGGY in good
Il order, will be sold low for cash. Apply at this
office oct3-3G
Inn Doz; CANS CORN just received and for
lUU sale by oct3] J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
MEDICINAL.

DOUBLE INSTALLATION OF MANY OF THE
BEST GERMAN HERE'S
Making this the Only Reliable and Efficient Tonic ever
placed before the public for the cure of
Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Loss of Appetite. General Debility,
Maiarial Diseases, Collie,
Cramps, Diarrhna, Sc.
The highest character OF the many testimonials
awarded Tins preparation has been eaualed. We
IsIer with pleasure to the foowinS
Charles D. Roberts, Attorney General Of Maryland
writes At the request of friend induced to try
DIR. Petzods German Bitters' rs Tonic. found it
to be in all respects all that claimed for it, II is o.
very agreeable in taste and most excellent Apo
tizer.
James Gibbons Archbishop of Baltimore says that
he tried DR. Petzod's German Bitters and finds it
to be pleasant and efficient Tonic and Appetizer.
Hon. Ferdinand c. Latrobe, Mayor of Baltimore,
says: concur III the recommendation of DIR. Pet
colds German Bitters,' and have doubt that the
preparation will justify the many endorsements OF
those who have used it.
Hon. Robert NJ. McI.ane, Governor of Maryland,
trial. and glad to add my testimony to it, and
checrfuly recommend it as pure and pleasant Tonic
and Appetizer.
This great medicine is for sale by all Druggists Gro
GERS and Dealers generally Price SOC and 81 per bottle
je3-eoly A. a. WAKEFIELD, Agent, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

ACCIDENTALLY SHoT-This morning two
1oys Louis Drpnron and Charles se h i,
aged about II years each, lett ths' Guy III q
ssT on gunnlng exposition. Arriving at
D,nsefti.Ia marsh, above this city, they
.an he skin ashore at the trunk" where
D.putrun jumped out. The jar thus given
n. no 1t caused Il siugle-barreled gun which
VA, in it to 90 oil, and the whole load OF
shot entered the right thigh of DePutron
blow the hip aud knee from behind,
coming ont it: front. Agunner named John
Penn, who happened to be near at hand,
mi the wounded boy in his skilf and pad
died back to this city. On reaching the
wharf Of aIessrs. w. A. Smoot & Co. DePu'
ton was put-into the carriage of Mr. Smoot
and driven to The residence OF his father,
Mr. G. D.Putron, on north Fairfax street,
where DR.. Jones was at once summoned
and rendered the necessary aid. The boy
injuries are painful, but DR.. Jones thinks
not necessar,ly serious, and this evening the
sufferer was doing as we'll as could be ex'
rected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

VERDICT SET AsIDE.-In the Circuit
Court Of King George county, oa Wednts-
day last, the verdict Of murder in the first
degree, heretofore rendered by tho County
Court of King George against Greer, VAS
set aside by Judge Barton, and new trial
awarded Carey Page. indicted with Greer,
was arraigned on Thursday in the County
Court, and his case continued until next
Monday when he will be tried. The de-
fence in the last case will be assisted by
Judge Stuart of this city. Both men are
indicted for the murder OF the two Dodd
boys by drowning in Machodoc creek during
The summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

CAPTAIN MUsHBACH IN KING GEORGE
A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch
writing from King George Court House of
the meeting at that place on Thursday last,
says: captain G.. A. Mushbach, OF Alex
andria, was the first speaker. He said that
he had come to speak the truth as he under
stood it regarding the political situation III
this State and the United States, and in a
speech of al hour and a-half he presented
the principles of democracy and advocated
its interests in an earnest, impressive, and
eloquent manner. The speech was received
with round after round Of applause. John
Wise, Malone, and Frank Blair were
handled with gloves of. Johu Sherman
also came in for q share of condemnation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

-NTWIsI,E'S CORN AND BUNION SALVE.
H No Cnre. No Paw For sale by
sep29 1w SUMMERS O Ai'NI''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
A COMPLAcENT CRIMINAL.
Commissioner Cottrell Relates His Expert
ence with a Prisoner.

II know more about criminals than you
think, said Police Commissioner Cottrell. ~
took man to the southern penitentiary once.
No, wasn't sheriff, but tho sheriff asked me, as
j was going to Louisville on business, to take
thc young fellow along and leave him
st the Jacksonville prison. The sheriff
bad an idea he would be pleasant
company for me on the trip-keep me from get
ting lonesome. The prisoner was to be com
Knitted for one year, believe. He had. one night,
when on a drunken lark, stolen stone image
Of some heather deity from the yard of Hon.
Caleb B. Smith. It was his first offense, he had
pleaded guilty and the sentence was as
light as it could be made. The sheriff,
as he gave him into my charge, winked with
great elaboration as he dwelt on the necessity #
my taking great care not to allow him to escape.
81 course knew about what that meant On
the train talked to him and found him a good
sort Of fellow. He was only twenty-five or
twenty three years old. happened to
know the conductor on the train,
and leaving my charge, l went
with him into another car and for nearly an
hour we talked over old times. / was much sur
prised, on returning, to find the young man just
where had left him. ] thought perhaps he had
misunderstood me, and left him again, telling
him / was going into another to smoke,
and wouldn't be back for half an hour.
When returned found him still in his place.
At Jeffersonv1e, took him with me up to the
hotel and told him to make himself easy about
there anywhere as had business out in the
city for an hour or 3d. felt downright mean at
taking such decent sort of fellow to prison, and
was determined to give him another chance
''Still he wouldn't take the hint. found him
IN the hotel Office when returned We started
to walk to the prison, and when we had got half
way there told him had forgotten something
IN town. and would have to go back and get it. l
handed him his commitment papers and told him
20 60 on to the prison, that would meet him
there after while. / stayed away quite time,
and then lesurely sauntered out to the prison.
found him in the Office. He returned me
the papers. Determined to give him one
moro chance, / talked to him while.
spoke of his young manhood; of tho long life
that was before him; Of the blasting breath of
the prison. / said it was hard, very hard for
young man to throw away all chance of reclaim
ing his good name while any opportunity for
escape remained.
He was evidently touched, and deeply lie
looked out over the green fields and up to the
fair blue sky He sighed heavily and from each
eye a tear rolled over his cheeks. Wip-
ing away the tears and making a
great effort to compose himself, he said,
through the illrepressed sobs: "Yes. it is hard;
very hard. Here's the roastn ears a-comin on
and worter- melons gittin' ripe" / Immediately
handed the papers over to the warden who at
once pushed him in and banged an iron door upon
him
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of the mortgage. The suit grows out Of the dis
solution Of the vinegar firm of Frazier, Packer
g. Frazier
THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.

Plymouth Church-Services morning and
evening.
Seventh Presbyterian Church, Rev. r. v.
Hunter, pastor. Services morning and evening.
Friends Church Preaching morning and
evening, by Rev. r. W. Douglas, the evangelist
Second Presbyterian Church, Rev. James Nc
Leod, d. d.. pastor. Services morning and
evening
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rev. Fl. A.
Edison, D. d., pastor. Services morning and
evening
Central Christian Church-Elder L. H. Jane
son will preach at 1880 A. NJ No services in
the evening
First Baptist Church-Reuben Jeffrey, d. D.,
pastor. Morning subject, Man Creation, not
an Evolution Evening subject: "Zaccheus.'
Meridanstreet Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. John Alabaster d. d., pastor. Subjects
Morning, 1.-The Promises" evening, Confusion
of Tongues"
Central-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. A. Marine, ID. D., pastor Morning subject:
''fhe Signs of the Times" Evening subject:
''Pauls Conscience"
Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. 1. II. Mcconnell pastor. Preaching at
1890 A. NJ. by the pastor, and at 7:30 p NJ, by
Rev Il. w. $. Hammond presiding elder Colored
NJ. T.. Church.
New Church Chapel (Swedenborgian)- 333
North Alabama street Preaching by Rev. John
Goddard of Cincinnati Subject for morning
The Bright and Morning Stars" Evening
1.-THE Buried Talents
st. Pauls Cathedral-The morning services
will be held at 1045 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Jenckes
will preach, and the Easter music will be re-
peated by quartette and choir An ofertory
solo will be sung by Mrs Miller
Tabernacle Church-Corner Meridian and Sec
ond streets. Rev. J. Albert Rondthaler, pastor.
1890 o'clock, morning services. At the evening
services Rev. A. S. Carrier, of Bloomington,
Ind, will preach the sermon.
First Presbyterian Church-Rev. Matthew L.
Haines, pastor-elect will preach tomorrow at
1870 A. M, and will be installed pastor at 7:30
P. NJ. The several parts of the installation serv-
ice will be performed by Rev. J. A. Rondthaler,
Rev. DR.. Tuttle, of Wabash College, and Rev.
DIR. L. G. Hay
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
WHEREFORE ON THE POTATO,
Henry George Relates an Anecdote of How
the Great Statesman Was Victimized.

ibid you never hear the story Of Wilberforce's
speech or the virtues of the Irish potato?' asked
Henry George of Journal reporter. 'Noi In
the days of Wherefore parliamentary report
ing was in primitive state. and there was not
the same system practiced in making the reports
that is now in vogue. The reporters
stood in with and helped each other
by comparing notes at the end of
. speech or debate, and it not infrequently hap
pened that one reporter would be left 20 take
notes while all the others repaired in body to
some neighboring public house, as drinkeries are
styled in England, and passed their time in some
more congenial way than in listening to dreary
speeches. This at least was the case on one oc-
casion when Wilberforce was in Parliament
One reporter had been left to take notes for ALL
while the others enjoyed their ''alf and alf at an
adjacent bar The fellow was of waggish turn of
mind and conceived the idea of perpetuating
sell on his colleagues. When they returned,
after an hours absence, note books and pencils
were produced, and the other asked to proceed
Has anything happened in our absenceY queried
the spokesman. 'Happenedn cried the wag,
'Happenedp ] should think so. Wilberforce
has just made the most eloquent speech Of his
hfe-one that will attract the most
widespread attention. He has been
comparing the English and Irish
country folk, and advancing theories to account
for the physical superiority of the Irish Then
he proceeded to repeat an imaginary speech, which
the others took down precisely: Why is it that
the Irish are endowed with Drawn and muscle,
while the English are weakly and of inferior
physquer asked Wherefore in the course of the
alleged speech. 1t is because of the superior
virtues of the Irish potato. Yes, gentlemen, it
is TO the potato, that our people must look for
elevation from their present semi-invalid
condition. The others took down all
of the speech with great accuracy, and
the next morning it appeared in all the news
papers, with one exception, and that, the
represented by the waggish reporter. WILDER
force was dumfounded on seeing the speech in
the morning and explanations of great length
followed without unnecessary delay. The ridicu-
lousness of such utterances by such man had
not occurred to single one of the reporters on
whom the joke was perpetrated"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

The weekly death-roll shows thirty three
deaths.
Judge Taylor has granted divorce in the suit
of William P. Drees against Bertha Drees.
Ira Harter was sentenced yesterday in the
Criminal Court. Ira gets four long drawn out
years.
Lucy A. Lewis has filed complaint for d.
vorce against Frank c. Lewis The complain
ant lives at No. 872 North Pennsylvania street.
The Republican members of the Legislature
gave General Harrison social call at his resi-
dence, on Friday evening last and an enjoyable
evening was spent
j. +. Failey has taken out permit to erect a
$4,000 brick dwelling on North Pennsylvania
street. T. S. Hacker will also erect the same
priced house near by.
The county commissioners allowed bills, yes
terday, amounting to $5,66217. James III.
Maley's bill for ST. O99, poor supplies. the Jail
bill for 81 AGO. and the fifth estimate on the work
house were included. The board has adjourned
Mr.. Isaac S. Butler printer employed in the
Office of the Louisville Commercial, died in this
city on Friday Mr.. Butler was we'll known
among the type setting fraternity, and resided
in this city for several years Mr.. Butler was
of genial and kindly disposition, and was very
popular among those who knew him best.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
Peculiar Suit Against the school Board.

Peculiar Suit Against the School Board.
T. NJ. Eckert, living on East New York street,
has twelve-year Old son, Willie, who attends
school No. 8, where Miss Schrake is principal
A few days since he was ordered to march down
stairs at dismissal with colored girl,
who is o pupil in the same room.
Last Thursday, when ordered to march
again with the colored pupil, he peremptorly
refused, acting under the instructions of his
father. For this breach of discipline he was
suspended by Miss Graham, his teacher The
matter was referred by Mr.. Eckert to Superin-
tendent Jones, who said that as matter of
discipline the suspension was justifabIe,
but that he would place the case before
the school board. A special meeting of the
board was called Friday night, at which the
action of the teacher was upheld, and the sus
pension ruled justifable. Mr.. Eckert thereupon
consulted his attorneys and concluded to bring
the case before the courts. The matter
Will be presented in the form of
mandamus, and demand for
damages for exclusion from school privileges.
The school board claims that someone had to
march with the colored girl, and, in view of the
civil rights law, there could be no settlement of
the case. The board sought legal advice before
making its decision.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12

A meeting of the creditors of the Franklin
Life Insurance Company was held in tie Circuit
Court, Friday evening, to consider the PROPOSE
ton of John A. Reaume to buy the building at
the corner of Illinois and Kentucky avenue. The
offer is $45, 500, which is 49, 5000 in excess of the
mortgage and $4,000 less than the appraised
value 1t was agreed that the property be sold
within thirty days to the highest bidder. The
liabilities of the company are $64, 600, and it is
supposed that the assets will pay thirty cents on
the dollar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
Buy useful presents at King d Elders.
How He Feels.

The best dressed men in this city get their
clothing of Egan a. Treat, the well-known mer-
chant tailors.
There is some satisfaction in wearing cloth
ing that is made especially for the wearer. 1t
not only fits, but when he is it the wearer does
not experience that lob lot" feeling that per
yades clothing that has as individuality about it
but is made not only for every body but for any
body.
some spring and summer styles and extend q
cordial invitation to gentlemen to call and see
their goods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
Complimentary to Colonel wildman.

The letter-carriers passed the following reso-
lutions, on Saturday, commendatory to Colonel
Wildman:
Resolved That we the letter-carrers of the Indian
apols postofice desire to return to Col j. A. Wild
man our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the kind
treatment we have received during his term post
master.
Resolved, That profoundly regret his retire
ment from the position of postmaster-a position
which he has filed admirably, not only to those
der his charge, but to the public well.
Resolved, That Colonel Widman retres from
the postmastershp, good wishes go with him, and
that wherever he may cast his lot earnest wishes
are that his future may be both pleasant and sue
cessful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12
Lecture by Mrs. May Wright Sewall.

Upon invitation of the managers of the
Women's Exchange, Mrs. May Wright Sewall
will deliver her lecture on Margaret Fuller, I"
for the benefit os that institution, at Pfaflins
Hall, Friday evening" the oath inst This lecture
has been given recently by Mrs. Sewall at Phila-
delphia and at New Orleans, where it was re-
ceiyed with marked approval
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-12

1t is understood that William Sproule will
succeed TO the position of George Ferrel! in the
city postofiice, while Richard Morgan. Mr. Hen
drickss nephew, will fall heir to the place of
Pres Trusler as money order clerk. and G. NJ.
Miller. the present head clerk of the mail
service, viii be appointed to fill the place Of
Frank Vale.