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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

COLLECTOR OF TAXES NORTHERN DIS
" TRICT.-I respectfully announce myself Il
candidate for reelection to the office of Collector
of Taxes for the Northern District, subject to the
democratic primary, May s, 1885.
ap1S-tpe JNO. T. HILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23
AlesaHdrIa 0azette.
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THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL %
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States generally fair
un,Iber, variable winds generally shifting to
so,the-iy slightly warmer on the coast, station
sTr temperature in the interior except in extreme
~nrthern portion. slightly cooler generally lower
hsrsn,ter. For Friday slightly cooler partly
Einndy weather aud local showers are indicated.
suuMoNING A VENIRE.-It having been
iound impracticable to obtain jury in the
Dowuey case out of venire of upwards of
tftv men, Judge French yesterday evening
j.siad II writ for another venire of one hun
dred names, all Of whom he directed the
sergeant to have in court by 10 o'clock this
morning, to which time he adjourned the
rourr. This order soon got abroad and
caused general lookout to be kept for the
appearance of the Sergeant by those who
feared summons by that officer but after
:, few hours had passed by the matter was
f,rlo.ten by many. Last night was very
bright and warm, aud many persons being
thereby attracted on the streets and to the
various gathering places" Deputy Sergeant
smith, thinking this was an suspicious
time. quietly started on his rounds to secure
the yenife of one hundred men out of which
TO select jury, and almost every man he
ne, he summoned to appear this morning
At court He then went into some of the
most popular resorts and at each one Sc
cured recruits for the venire At last he
went into the club rooms Of the city, where
his appearance created the most intense ex-
element. All present knew his mission, and
the stampede which followed was ludicrous
TO behold. Tie inmates crouched under
tables aud byhnd doors, which retreats,
however, were soon explored by the ire
pre-sio!e Sergeant, who drawing them out
one by one listed them speedily amid ex
c,lses, inpiorng appeals to be let off, &c.
Upon The dreaded Sergeant again appear
ing on the streets crowds scampered before
him like GSh before the prov Of a steamer.
The determined officer eventually secured
the requisite number of names, aud gave
the bearers Of the same imperative orders
to be on hand this morning to take their
chances O. becoming jurymen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

r RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MYSELF A
i candidate for reelection to the office of Inspec
tor Of Measurer of Lumber, subject 10 the decision
of the democratic primary.
ap20-tpe STEPHEN SWAIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

CORPORATION CoURT.-.Tudge S. Bassett
French presiding Com. VS.. J. I. Downey
indictment for murder; special venire ex-
hausted, and writ issued TO summon We
nire of ten men from Frederick sburg.
Napier vs. Napier; suit for divorce
cause removed to Circuit Court.
Court adjourned till tomorrow morning
a. 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

TN OBEDIENCE TO THE EARNEST SOLICI-
i tations of my wife and children, 1 announce
myself a candidate for the Office of Superintendent
of Gas, subject to the result of the democratic
primary election.
anl7.tncS THOS. V. RISHEILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

SALE OF PAINTINos.-The collection Of
paintings from the studio of Mr.. Reuben
Johnston, formerly of this city, is to be, sold
at public auction this evening iu Baltimore
The catalogue embraces the entire contents
OF MIR. Johnston's studio. including his ex-
cellent representations of pastoral scenes,
game pieces. beautiful landscapes and char
acter studies made at home and abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

Police REPORT Last night was clear
and mild with four prisoners at the sta.
ton house. The Mayor this morning dis
posed of the following cases:
Eli Butler, colored, arrested BY Officer
Grady, charged with disorderly conduct
was fined S..
Louisa SHINES, arrested by Officer Trav.
ers, charged with lunacy, was committed
Tor examination.
Two colored men, arrested by Off
Ger Thomas Hayes, charged with dis.
orderly conduct, were discharged with 8
reprimand.
Alexander Robertson, arrested by Officer
Roberts, charged with vagrancy, was order.
ed TO leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

THE UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATION
began al st. Johns Academy, in this city,
at $50 this morning, Mr.. James w. Kern,
Assistant Professor of Latin in the Univer-
sity, conducting it. The candidates are as
follows: Irving B. Adams, Baltimore; VIM
Lee Aud and II. Edgar Aud, Montgomery
county, Md Ira r. Browning, New York
WIN. Whitney Christmas, EVarrenton, NC.
Bernard J. Donnelly, Alexandria; Charles
f. Fletcher, Washington George F. kee
gan, Alexandria; Fielding Lewis. King
George county, Va; David A. Makeley
Harvey L. Price and John I. Rafferty,
Alexandria William Il. Slower Baltimore
William 7. Sweeney, Fauquier county, Va.
and Harvey J. White, of Montgomery coun.
ty, Md. Two members of the class declined
the examination. First passage from
Robertson, "The Discovery of America" "
was read; then followed the writing from
dictation of a short passage from Dickens
then brief examination in metic, and
then one in grammar, lasting until a little
after noon. At two O'Clock the examina-
ton in English literature was begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

The DowNEY TRIAL.-A large crowd
vas present AT the opening of the Corpora
ton Court this morning, where the case of
]. T. Downcy, indicted for the murder of
]. T. Burnett, is in progress. Most of the
one hundred special veniremen summoned
from which TO draw a jury were on hand,
which helped to swell the crowd. The
Commonwealth was represented by Mr..
Leonard Marhury, while Messrs. J. NJ.
Johnson and J. W. Greene appeared for the
prisoner. Shortly after the opening of court
me empanuelliug Of the jury was resumed
aud the effort to obtain the additional nine
Jurors commenced. The same test as that
applied TO the veniremen yesterday-"Have
you formed and expressed an opinion and
would ii require additional testimony to re-
move the impression concerning the case
now on your mind"-was again applied to-
day and the call of the "roll' dragged
slowly along. This venire being exhausted,
aud only five jurors having been obtained
thereirom viz: JOS. Sherwood, Oscar Carter,
". W. Harper. VIM. Richards and William
Herrick, the Judge, on his own motion,
ordered n special venire of ten men to be
drawn from the city of Fredericksburg, and
directed the Sergeant to have them in court
tomorrow morning at half-past ten o'clock,
TO which time court adjourned. The pris.
oner witnesses aud the members of the
jury already drawn were then recognized
for their further appearance. There have
been twelve jurors drawn from the venires
and four more are needed to complete the
panel from which four will be stricken.
The Al ms Of those already selected are:
J. l.. Dyson, French Simpson. John Harlow,
Robert Atcheson, Thomas Lannon, Peter
Simpson, 5. B. Fisher, Jos. Sherwood, Oscar
Carter, w. w. Harper, VIM. Richards and
YIN II arri.ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

CtTRAYED OR STOLEN.-On Wednesday night
y a yo ing BAY MARE, weighing about 1,OOo
pounds, with small scratch above the right
fore foot, straycd or stolen. suitable re-
ward will be id for the return of The animal or
iufor,natiu II that will lead to her recovery.
GRAVES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

r ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS A CANDIDATE
i for reelection to the Office of Clerk of the Gas
Works, and saectfully solicit the support of my
fellow citizens. -uhjeet to the decision of the
primary. Iapl7-tpel K. THEO. COOK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

New YORK, April 23.-Stocks strong and high
err. Money easy Mt /. Cotton steady npland
1914 Orleans ILL., futures quiet and steady
Flour dull and heavy. Wheat lower and weak
earn lower and dull. Pork dull at Sl3aS1" 20
Lard weak ut 81 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

CHICAGO April 23.-Wheat declined fully !
cent from the closing figures of last night with
.Tuue quoted at 9Ot, Foreign grain markets re-
port n good demand and higher prices. Corn
473- for June. Pork 81 Is for June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

NEW YORK April % III a. m-The Wheat
market opened fairly steady, but soon weakened
on realizing and declined Bal cent, leading to a
moderate degree OF activity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

HAVING BEEN REQUESTED by many citi-
II zcns anG brother worknen of Alexandria,
announce my self candidate for Mayor, subject
to the decision Uf the primary.
ap1 Ste K. ii. ATKINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

CoNsoLs AND CoUroSs.-Virginia consols ant
coupons were weaker to-day. They were quoted
ss follows Virginia con.ols, SO bid 81 asked
1O-4O's 80 bid, 40 asked consol coupons, new
80 bid. 81! asked consol coupons, old, 80 bid, D;
asked new 3's, AZ y bid, 80 asked. There were
sales u, 40 and 49lts in this city to day.-Rtch
mond state Of yesterday ercning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

MELLOW CITIZENS: In announcing myself
T. candidate for reelection to the office of
Superintendent of Cas- you will permit ME to say
that after some experience in conducting the Gas
Works, can confidently ask for continuation
of your support, and l therefore hope that it may
be your pleasure to retain me in my present posi-
tion. know there are many who have not, nor
never will, forget "Auld Lang Syne." am sub
ject to the decision of the primary to be held on
the 9th of May.
ap1S j. ROABURY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET April 90
Sales of live stock at Drovcrs' Rest, d &, as re
ported Tuesday as follows: % Cattle up and
4A o5; common 3la t. Az. 200 Sheep anc
Lambs; Lambs at 7 to II; Sheep at to ; y
Is Cows aud Calves at $50 to 500 Market fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

ap23st Corner Franklin and Fairfax SITS.
1.-TWO OF LIYBOOkS (MINOR'S INSTITUTES
i VOL: q, PART ., AND ROBINSON'S FORMS
were borro we'd by some one. the first about six
mouths ago. and the latter about two years ago
| shall be 81 aG to have them returned.
an23.3t GEORGE A. MUSHBACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-23

MR. GEORGE s. FRENCH will be supported
lKl for Council from the
ap22-3t THIRD WAND.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
Cancer Of Tongue


Some ten years ago had Il scrofulous sore
on my right hand which gave me great trouble.
and under the uld-timc treatment was healed
up, and supposed was well. found, how
ever. ii had only been driven into the system
by the use of potash aud mercury. and in
March. lss2. it broke out in my throat, and
concentrated in what some of the doctors
denominuted cancer. ! was placed under
treatment tor this disease Some six or seven
of the best physicians III the country had me
III different times under their charge, among
them three specialists in this line; but one at
ter another would exhaust tier skin and drop
me. for ! grew worse continually. The
cancer had eaten through my check, de-
strOying the root ofmy mouth ana upper lip.
then attacked my tongue, palate and lower
lip. destroying the palate and under lip
entirely aud half my tongue, eating ont to
the top OF my left cheek bone and up to the
left eye. From hearty robust woman of $50
pounds, was reduced to Il mere frame of skin
and bones, almost unable to turn myself in
bed. could not eat amy solid food. but sub
sisted ON liquids, and my tongue was so far
gone could not talk. The anguish of mind
and the horrible sutfcrngS of body
which c ffXnGricnged never can be
die, with no nope otrccoverl upon the part of
friends VINO sat around my bedside expecting
every moment To he my last : N TACT my nus
band would place his hama ON me every now
ana then to see whether WAS alive or not,
and al one time ali decided that lite was eN-
tinrt, and my death was reported al over the
country.
such was my wrctchcd and helpless condit-
ion the first ol last October uSSi, when my
. friends commenced giving me swift = cClilC
/ In less than II month the eating places stop
ped ana healing commenced. ana the fearful
aperture i'll my check has been closed and firm.
ly knitted together. \ process OF 4 new UNI
der lip Is progressing finely. and the tongue
which was almost destroyed is beng recover
ed and it seems that nature j. supply lng a
new tongue. can talk so that my friends can
readily understand me- and can eat solid food
again. ! am able to walk about wherever
please without the assistance OF amy one, and
have gained nifty pounds of tlc>h. All this un-
der the blessing ct II mcrCiiully Heavenly
father, is due to Swiit'S Specific. am Won
der and II marvel to all my friends, hundreds
OF whom have known my intense sulcrln%s,
and have visited me in my Affections. While
| am not entirely we'll, Yet my gratitude Is
none the less dcVout, and am confident that
perfect recovery is now in sight. Ii amy
doubt these facts, would refer them to Hon.
John H. Tray lOr, State senator of this district
who is my ncighhor, Dr. L. :. BraitiCld, of La
Grange. Gt.. or to any other persons living m
the southern part of Troupe County, Ca,
MRS. WARY l.. CONFER.
LuGruuLc, Ga, May II, lsoj -
Sold uy all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases maileaI
free.
Call on our Physician, No. 10 W. 23d ST.. 81
"a Consultation free. NE SWIFT SPECIFIu
CO., Drawers 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
Fruit Prospects.

The NClC England Homestead reports
from over 1000 correspondents in the
fruit growing regions of New England,
New York New Jersey, Delaware and
England. They show that, although this
is the "odd" or non bearing year for apple
trees, there will be no scarcity of that
fruit. The reason of the unusual yield is
that so many orchards all over the East
ern States suffered from the heavy frosts
last year which caused them to become
barren for that year. The crop will fall
a little short of seventy-tive per cent of
that of an average bearing year, and is,
therefore, much larger than an average
non-bearing year crop. There has been
little danger from Canker worms through
out the section covered, 1t is too early for
prices ON winter apples to be established,
but in New England and New York State
81. 80 to *, 80 barrel will probably be the
ruling prices. There is IA great abundance
of cider apples, and many will be fed to
cattle. Plums, where grown, will he a
good crop, and the quality of the fruit
generally is good. Grapes in the East
fall below an average crop, but in quality
make up for the lack in quantity. Ounces,
where grown, fall below an average crop.
Berries and cherries were great crop,
the largest for years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
The Now Orleans EXPOSITION.

Our readers are already fully aware that
new exposition is to open in New Or
leans, on the 10th of next November, I'M
der the title of "rhe North, Central, and
South American Exposition" and there
seems to be little reason to doubt that it
will be in various respects an improve
ment on the one of last year We learn
from Col. John b. Mead managing direc
tor for New England and commissioner
for Vermont, who was in attendance ut the
State Fair and was giving active attention
to the interests of the new exposition, that
the prospects of the Exposition are in
everyway cheering Its capital stock has
been taken, and it asks no State or Ma
tional aid. It's managers are practical
business men. Proiiting by the expert
ence of the past by the errors as well as
efforts of their predecessors, they intend
to avoid the mistakes and obstacles of the
former management and 1t is plain that
they have secured the confidence of bust
ness men, manufacturers and capitalists
to flattering extent. More than half of
the hjrty-thrGC acres of space in the main
Exposition building, as Col. Mead in
forms us, has already been taken by
private exhibitors, which is more than
double the amount that had been
secured for the former exposition at this
time last year. Over thirty States and
Territories have taken space for collective
State exhibits. Large exhibitions are as
sured from Brazil, Ecquador, the Argen-
tine Republic and other South American
countries. The railroad companies have
taken hold of the matter of supplying
facilities for shipping goods and convey
ing travellers to and from New Orleans,
and arrangements are on foot which will
be II vast improvement on those of last
year, and ample for all emer
gencies. One very popular feature
is expected to be an arrangement
under which passengers can go to New
Orleans by any route they please and re-
turn by any other route, at Il uniform rate
not to exceed cent Il mile. Effective
measures will be taken to prevent eXtor-
Tomato prices in New Orleans. The new
exposition has been fortunate in securing
the services for their New England direc-
tor of gentleman of Col. Mead's stand
ing, energy and experiences and he can
be relied on to do all in his power for the
interests of exhibitors, and of the EXPOSE
ton. He considers it already plain that
there will be an extensive Vermont eX-
hibt. We know that some of our Bur
| lington concerns felt so well satisfied
with the results of the former exposition,
that they will repeat and enlarge their
exhibits; and some who did not exhibit
before will do so now. We shall give
some detailed information on these points
and in regard to improvements in pro
gress on the exposition grounds, and
other connected matters, in future issue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
The Democratic View of it.

The Republican collector of internal
revenue at New Haven, Conn, was turned
out of Office because he was an offensive
partisan and the place was given to one
Troup, il Democrat, of course, who is
presumably the administration idea of
an inotfensive partisan. The measure of
Mr. Troup's inotfensiveness may he
taken by these remarks of his: "Why do
you suppose | was appointed collector
! knew nothing about the Office and |
was appointed to it simply because | was
Democrat, What reason have to keep
Il Republican oi1ice-holder in his place :
My predecessor, Col. Selden, had twenty
years experience and was Il thoroughly
trustworthy and efficient officer. Because
he was Republican he was turned out
and because was a Democrat | was put III.
Asa Democrat shall have no Republicans
under me. That is all there is about it.
Col. Selden's deputies are all honest, eff
Gent and trustworthy officials, and
thoroughly believe them to be so. They
are Republicans and | am "A Democrat.
They will have to go, for don't believe
the President put me in Col, Selden's
place TO keep a lot Of Republicans in Office
This may not be popular doctrine with
the mugwumps and Civil Service reform
ers, but its my doctrine and that is more
to the point. | think the Civil Service
examinations rs they are conducted art
tarces."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
Ayers
CherryPectoral

Should be kept constantly at hand, for
use in emergencies Of the household.
Many mother, startled in the night by
the ominous sounds of Group, finds the
little sufferer, with red and swollen face,
gasping for air. In such cases Ayers
Cherry Pcctoral is invaluable. Mrs. Emma
Gedncy, 150 West 1913 ST., New York,
writes: "While in the country, last
winter, my little boy, three years old, was
taken i'll with Group; it seemed as if he
would die from strangulation. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral was tried in small and
frequent doses, and, in less than half an
hour, the little patient was breathing
easily. The doctor said that the Pectoral
saved my darling's life Mrs. Chas. b.
Landon, Guilford, Conn, writes: "Ayer's
Cherry Pectoral
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
Saved My Life,

and also the life of my little son. AS he
is troubled with Group, l dare not be
without this remedy in the house." Mrs.
j. Gregg, Lowell, Mass, writes: "My
children have repeatedly taken Ayers
Cherry Pectoral for Coughs and Group.
1t gives immediate relief, followed by
cure" Mrs. Mary Z. Evans, Scranton,
Pa, writes: 81 have two little boys, both
of whom have been, from infancy subject
to violent attacks of Group. About six
months ago we began using Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, and it acts like a charm. In a
few minutes after the child takes It, he
breathes easily and rests well. Every
mother ought to know what blessing l
have found In Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL"
Mrs. VIM. c. Reid, Freehold, NJ. writes /:
SIN our family, Ayers medicines have
been blessings for many years. In cases
Of Colds and Coughs, we take
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18

What can bc more disagreeablc, more dis
gushing, than to sit in room with person
who is troubled with Catarrh, and has 10 keep
coughing and clearing his or her throat of the
are always To he pitied if they hB to cure
themselves and fail. But if they get DR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy there need be no fail
ure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18

We alluded, a few days since, to the en-
barrassing state of affairs as regards
Chinese immigration, produced by the
amendment to the United States statutes
allowing an appeal in habeas corpus cases
from any Circuit Court in the United
States to the supreme Court. The San
Francisco Post says that the Chinese have
succeeded so well, by this and other eX-
pedients, in evalng the anti-Chinese act
that all the Chinese companies are writing
home for immigrants The Post quotes IA
sanguine Mongolian as saying: Mclean
man don't know everything. Restriction
act is no good, and thousand Cinnamon
come here in the next few months. You
see" If no Cinnamon come, however,
but those who have money to fee lawyers
and carry appeals to the Supreme Court
the country will not be inundated with
any fresh Hood of Cinnamon, right away
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18
FOR BILIOUS COMPLAINTS. .

Bilious Complaints are caused by torpidity, con-
gestion, or the liberation of the liver.
o The symptoms are dark, greasy, yellow skin, a
brown or whtsh coat to the tongue appetite irreg-
ular, often a dry cough at night.
The skin sometimes breaks out into plmples and
sores and the whole system s out of order Wright'
Indian Vegetable Pills are one OF the very best
remedies known for any form OF these troubles, and
will certainly relieve the sufferer. They purely
vegetable, made from the best drugs by competent
hands, and give satisfaction. They are very gentt
in their action, causing gripping unpleasant feel
ing TO the most delicate A trial viii convince any
one troubled with biliousness that WriRht's Ing
dian Vegetable Pills is the medicine he needs
E FERRET, Agt., 372 Pearl ST., N.Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18

The facts of Mr.. Lawrence Brainerds
flight. abduction and final escape, would
furnish material for quite an exciting
novel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-09-18

The Warner plan of disposing of the
silver dollar may be IA bonanza to the
bonanza men, but ii is likely to be pretty
hard on all the rest of us.