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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
DRY GOODS
GRAsD SAnE Or ENpnoIDrrIEs
At TIE
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,

Having consummaiCd large purchases of these
goods at depression" prices this sale, in point o.
| magnitude and variety, far surpasscs any prcvi
| Gus effort
Never was the stock larger, more varied, MOI
wcrc the prices so low as at present.
As white dresses will be the predominating style
the coming season, so will there necessarily be an
increased den and for Embroideries All-ovcrs, &c
Anticipating this we have made special efforts
and now offer 4 stock which it will be to the in.
terest of every lady in Alexandria to examine.
so pieces of Hamburg Edgings, only 4c. per yard
so pieces of Hamburg Edgings, only Sc. per yard
70 pieces of Hamburg Edgings, only lOc. per
yard
10 pieces of Hamburg Edgings, only 12l5c per
yard
90 pieces 9.inch Swiss Embroidery. only 121ac.
per yard
40 pieces Ecru Irish Point Embroidery, only
12lE,c. per yard.
30 pieces Ecru Irish Point Embroidery only 15c.
per yard.
90 pieces Ecru Irish Point Embroidery, only 1ec.
per yard.
80 pieces 5-inch Hamburg Edginss, only ] &c. per
yard.
% pieces 0.inch Hamburg Flouncing. only 25c
per yard.
90 pieces 12-inch Hamburg FIouncing, only SOC
per yard.
10 pieces 4-nch White Irish Point Embroidery,
only Poe. per yard
10 pieces S-inch White Irish Point , nbroidcry,
only 42c. per yard.
10 pieces 2l-incL all Lover Swiss Embroidery, only
81 per yar:.
- pieces 44inch ail-orcr Hamburg Embroidery.
only 81 per yard worth S1.25.
Elegant line Of fine all-over Hamburg Embroid-
cries, with three widths of Edgings to match,
at S1.2O, S1.1O, $50, 81 go, $50, 50,
$2.35, So 40 So and Sd per yard.
Edgings to match at 1Sc., 25c., Soc, G0c., Toe,
SIC. SOC, and 81 per yard.
10 pieces 21-inch Irish Point Flouncing, only
$50 per yard, worth 50.
10 pieces II inch all-over Irish Point Lmbroid-
cry, only $2.40 per yard, worth S3
A NOVELTT.-A fine 44irch FRENCH CAM
BRIO, fine, soft and sheer, in pink sky blue, car
dinal. navy, mode, tan, ecru sendarme, with all
overs" and two widths Of choice Edgings to
match We call especial attention to these, being
something new and very choice.
\ magnificent line Of Pongco Robes. Pongec
"All.overs," Pongec Embroidered with Edgings to
match.
Pongccs, Embroidered in seven choice colors
and combinations. These will he the style for
elaborate Summer Evening Toilets.
so pieces Plsin Pongee Silk, only 45c. per yd.
Al.over Embruidercd Pougec, only 81 20 per
yard.
90 pieces Pongeo Embroidery, only SOC. per I'D.
Elegant Popgee Robes, materials complete, with
pattern plato of the Robe, at $3.50, S16.GO,
$500, $4,000, $4,000, $25.75 and $500 per
Robc.
Second floor; take the Elevator.)
WOODWA ARD & LOT ROP,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa. av. 912 D st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
FANCY GOODS.
TALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.

NALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.
Our purchases arc heavy for this SEASoh
TRADE, securing the best makes OF Goods at "''-
precedentcd low figures: ..oo,.
Merino and Wool Underwear, the largest STOCK
aver displayed in this city. Prices extremely low;
Hosicry-a magnificent display-showing all
the leading colors Prices attractive:
Glove stock, as usual, complete. Several =! ne"
makes added, Kid, Dogskin, Goat Horse liiIe i.i1I
Castor, Seal Skin, Cashmere Cloth all" SIN
Men,s Fine Neckwear Shirts, Collars, CUTS
Corsets, Handkerchiefs, Towels, Yarns German
town Wool, Sc.
We extend an invitation to all:
san11 c. M. ADAMS, 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
STABLER & CO.,

Successors to r. 81. Stabler)
DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS,
N, W. Corner King and Washington Streets.
Dealers in Patent Medicines Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
German and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
sponges Flesh Straps, &c. Especial care given to
descriptions. lanZo-I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
CARRIAGES!

We have on hand an assortment
VI NEW AND SECONDHAND CARRIAGE
AND SPRING WAGONS,
s.a which we offer at bottom prices. Como and see
before purchasing.
hkpAlRING done promptly and at lowest rates
-oct29-6m SUMMERS & BRO, Pitt st.
VERA CURA! VERA CURA!-
~ =. sure cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion in
oil 'ts fortns 25 cents box. For sale by
w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Ap1S 70 and 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

F1euRrD LAWNS.
Yard-widc Lawns, white ground, with blne,
brown, pink and black figures, pretty styles, only
1Oc. per yar:.
Fancy Colorcd Yard wide Lawns III high colors,
only 12lsc. per yard.
4O-inch Batistc Lawns. blue black and white
grounds with white and colorcd figures End vines
only 2Oc per yard.
WOODWARD & LOrHR0P,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
92l PENN AVE 9i2 d ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
John D. Il. LUNT,

IOHN D. n. LUNT,
Successor to Lunt & Davidson.
DEALER IN DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT
MEDICINES AND FANCY ARTICLES.
/. E. corner King and Washington streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
physicians Presc1 iptions speciality. Janlo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

AT THE SOLICITATION OF MANY OF MY
IA fcllow-citizcns, announce myself as candi-
date for Mayor, subject to the decision of the
primary election. [ap6-tfl JNO. B. SMOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
ALEXANDRIA, VA, THURSDAY EVENING APRIL 80 1885,
CANDIDATES.

[AU announcements under this heading must be paid
for in ddcance.1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

r HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDI-
i date for Clerk of tho Market, subject to the
decision of the democratic primary.
anil 1tpe JOS S. BEACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

EOR MAYoE-Having been solicited by many
Il citizens, ! announce myself rs candidate for
the office of yor-subject to the decision of 4
primary election Of the conservative democratic
party.
mh25-tf JAMES S. DOUGLAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

HAVING BEEN REQUESTED by many citi.
III zen" an. brother workmcn of Alexandria, l
announce myself u candidate for Mayor, subject
to tho decision OF the primary
ap15-tc E. II. ATKINSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

I RESPECTFULLY announce myself canai-
l. date for the Office of Superintendent of Police,
subie ect to the decision Of the democratic primary
election. and if elected will perform the duties of
the office faithfully.
ap7-tr WILLIAM DOBIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

r ANNOUNCE MYSELF A. 4 CANDIDATE
l. for ie election to the office Of Superintendent
of Police. and respectfully solicit the support of
my fellow. citizens subject to the decision of tho
primary. IapS-tpcl JAMES 7. COLEMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

7 RESPECTFULLY ANNoUHCG MYSELF \
L candidate for reelection to tho Office OF lnspec
tor of Me&surcr of Lumber, subject 10 the decision
of tho democratic primary.
ap2O-tpe STEPHEN SWAIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

7 ANNOUNCE MYSELF As y CANDIDATE
l. for reelection to the office of Clerk Of the Gas
Works and respectfully solicit the support Of my
fellow citizens. subject to the decision of the
ap1I-tpe +. THEO. COOK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

rENO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA, re-
L spectfully announce myself 81 candidate for
reelection for Clerk of the Market, subject to the
decision of the conservative democratic primary
election. Respectfully
JAMES W. SIMPSON,
anStc Clcrl; of Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

IN OBEDIENCE TO TIE EARNEST SOLlCI-
i tatons OF my wife and children, l announce
myself candidate for the Office of superintendent
of Gas subject to tho result of the democratic
primary election.
npl .-tpc# TiIOS. Y. kE:EEILL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
the people did not desire 70 do moro
than tho law commands and compels
them to dc, why the popularity Of the
bills
Fnpland's Future.

What the recent political manifesto
tons in England portend may be judged
from the following extract from q pri-
vatc letter. dated January %, 1885,
just received by r. a. Brock. ESQ.,,
from gentleman prominent in England
as an author and educator:
"As you know. we are in the mids,
Of the greatest political changes since
the revolution Of 1858. What it means
you may gather from this In 1865
there were 100000 electors in 1866
there were 1900. 900 electors; in 1886
there will be 5000, 900 electors. The
coming 100000 are largely in the
country districts. Their advent into poll
tics will destroy the power Of the land
lords, who are mostly Conservatives.
From this great change will soon come
the abolition of the State Kirk in Scot
land and Of the Church Of England, the
abolition Of the law Of entail, and a
multitude Of the most drastic reforms ;
SO that old England is renewing her
youth.
ave all hope that President Cleve-
land will kill that hydra-headcd mon
ster corruption, which is the great draw
back to your system Of government.
1--WE shall live to see farm-laborers
in the House Of Commons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
Snubbed for Once.


Bismarck once had to bear a snub
from young nobleman OF the house OF
Hatzfelt. This gentleman being left in
charge of legation during the alb
sence of the Minister sent home a
dispatch embodying views favorable
to the policy which the Chancellor
had until then been pursuing to-
ward the country where the at
tache was residing. But it so
CHANGED hat the chief of the
legation had been summoned to Berlin
on purpose to receive instructions for a
change of policy, so that when the al
tache's dispatch arrived it gave no plea
sure in WilhelmstraSse, and the Chan
cellor spoke testify Of its writer as a
. Schafskopf." Hearing this, the at
tsche resigned. He was young man
OF high spirit, who had many friends
at Court, and it was pointed out to
the Chancellor by an august peace
maker that the young fellow had
not been very well treated. Somewhat
grudgingly-for he does not like to
make amends-the Chancellor was in
duced to send his secretary to the ex-
attache, Offering to reinstate him. But
the recipient of this dubious favor drew
himself up stifily and said Germany
has not fallen to so low point that she
needs to be served by Schafskopf, and
for the rest you may tell the Chancellor
that | have not been trained to turn
somersaults.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07

II does not strike us as legislation
that promises the desired results to pass
laws forbidding persons without a
license to make dynamite, and requiring
every person who sells dynamite to keep
list Of the purchasers. The man
who is ready to take his life in his hand
and use the dynamite in destroying
property and killing men cannot be de-
TERED by laws either from making
dynamite or from purchasing it. As
the laws now stand both in this country
and in Great Britain such man COM
mits capital crime when he uses dyna-
mite for the purposes mentioned. How
could new laws such as we have men
toned operate to prevent dynamite
disasters?
There can be no excuse offered for
such outrages as the recent explosions
in London; for. after all, it comes to
this, that if dynamite may be used as
an argument in one case it may be in
any case. 1t is as good an argument
in the United States as in England-in
Virginia as in New York--in Richmond
as in London-in favor of redressing
any one kind of wrong as in favor of
redressing any other kind. Chaos or
barbarism will have come again when
dynamite shall take the place of logic
and morality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
DEATHS.

ATWELL.-Died. February 9th at hrt
fathers residence, CLAUDIA E~TElbE
only child OF Mamie =. and Edward q. At
well aged fourteen months and eight days.
Suffer little children Ia come unto me,
and forbid them not, for OF such Is the king
dom of heaven
The funeral will take place from Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church THIS QSatur-
| day AFTERNOON at o'clock Friends
and acquaintance OF the family are re-
spectfully invited 10 attend without further
notice.
Milton ~. c. papers please copy.
DONLEY died at her residence on Eley-
enth street. Manchester. yesterday morn
ing. at o O'Clock. Mrs JANE W. DONLEf ;
aged seyenty-hye years.
VIII be buredat Maufy cemetery ut $3.50
O'Clock THIS Saturday AFTERNOON.
WHLIAMS.-Dled.in Baltimore. Nd on
Thursday evening, February ,. 1885. ED
WARD COLSTON. son OF X. Ailredand LIZ
Zle NJ. Williams.
Hsiemalns wi | he a ! en- from Byrd-Stree
depot To Hollywood nus AFTERNOON at
2:i0 O'clock.
HARNIE.--At a meeting Of the ves,ry of
Emmanuel church heldat Powhatan Court
house, Va. February 3. 1855. the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas IL hath pleased our Divine Head
to take from us our beloved friend and asso-
ciaIe Dr. JOHN BRoCKESBROUGH HAEvIE.
for twenty-five years "A Vestryman OF En-
manuel church.
Resoired. That while we bow in humble
submission TO Him whodOeth all things well
we deeply lament the stroke which has
taken from us so valued a member Of our
yestry. our Church. and our community.
Resolved, That in DIR. HAByIE the yestry
have lost their most active, earnest, faith
ful, and diigent member Emmanuel church
its most devoted and efficient supporter.
and all classes of our community, especially
the poor "a firm and helpful friend.
ResoIred, That we extend to his bereaved
widow and family our heartfelt sympathy
praying that God may send into their
hearts the spirit OF comfort as well as stimu-
late us by the same spirit to emulate the
virtues OF our beloved brother.
Resoired. That a copy OF these resolutions
be sent TO his family, and be published in the
Southern Churchmdn and Richmond Dis
patch. Il. NJ. RANDOLPH. Rector.
j. W. Watkins. Register.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
SATURDAY.. FEBRUARY :. 1885
Joint Resolutions.

The Bristol News seems to think that
il has made point against the Dis
patch in penning the following para
graph:
elf the Richmond Dispatch desires
10 learn its own views Of the value Of
the Electoral Bill of the recent Legisla-
turc, il is invited TO read its own leader
Of March 6, 1878, headed Null and
Void"
We have re-read our leader Of March
G, 1878, and endorse fully all that it
contains. But we are at a loss to
know how the News makes the argu-
ments advanced in that article apply to
the Electoral Bill. Our contention in
that case was that rs the Constitution
provided that the Legislature should
meet only once in two years unless
sooner convened by the Governor, that
body itself could not rightfully put any
construction upon that instrument
which would allow it to meet more fire.
quently. In brief, We held that it was
the duty Of the courts, and not of the
Legislature, to construe the Constitu-
ton so far as the question was con-
cerned which we were then discussing.
We hold and teach the same doc
trine now. The fact that the Legisla-
ture passed the Electoral Bill does not
prevent anybody from challenging its
constitutionality in the courts. 1t is
for the courts. and not for the Legisla-
ture, to determine that question. IL
the Supreme Court Of Appeals shall de-
eide the law to be unconstitutional,
that decision will at once become the
law. The act of Assembly will be, as we
said Of joint resolution in the article to
which the News calls our attention,
"null and void" Our opinion might
or might not be changed by the argu-
mcnts contained in the opinion of the
court but no matter whose opinion it
might thereafter be that the law was
constitutional, it would nevertheless be
unconstitutional, and therefore of none
effect. II would fall dead at the feet
of the court.
Our contention as to the Electoral Bill
is that what the NepS and other Re-
publican papers call joint resolution
was in effect but joint vote. But
that even if it could properly be styled
a joint resolution, it was such joint
resolution as the two houses often pass
and act under without asking the Gov
ernor to sign the same.
But these points have been so fully |
and so ably argued on both sides that
we will not prosecute the discussion
further in this article.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
Personal.

Miss Mary Gusts Lee, daughter of
General Lee. visited the National Mu-
scum a few days ago to look at the
Washington relics there that she might
identify those taken during the war
from Arlington. The relics were in
the Patent Office from 1861 to 1882,
when they were removed to the Ma
| tional Museum. Miss Lee has NINA
ture of Martha Washington which was
buried during the war. 1t is the one
Of which Mrs. Washington spoke in a
letter written the last year of her life.
The Bishop of Rochester, England,
observing during his visits here that
American bishops make annual state
ments of episcopal work. has himself
adopted the plan. lie reports that last
year he received 9,074 letters, preached
l07 sermons, delivered 1919 addresses,
confirmed IL ,0S7 catechumens. attend
ed - committee meetings and 81 pub
lie meetings, cOnsecrated 8 churches,
opened missions. ordained A deacons
and Al priests. and presided at 6
ruridecanal conferences for discussion of
social topics.
An interesting memcntO Of DR..
Samuel johnson is still to be found on
the spot that once was the site Of Mrs.
Thrale's garden. 1t is an oak tree,
dead. but tremendous still in death"
Indeed, nothing remains but the hollow
trunk, about ten feet in diameter, and
within it luSty young poplar tree is
growing but it was once doubtless a
veritable forest king, dating its birth
back almost to the Conquest, and
within its shades the great lexicOgra-
pher often sat and growled and moral
lied and-drank tea.
Representative Kelley, to Washing
ton interviewer: You ask me if
have talked with Mr.. Randall since he
returned from his visit to Mr.. Cleyc-
land. No, have nOt--at least in rela-
ton TO his trip. He is in the best
of spirits and very active on the floor
of the House. taking the lead at every
opportunity. In fact, his manner shows
that he is cock of the walk and the
recognized leader of his party in the
House. Evidently his interview with
Mr.. Cleveland was of the most satisfac-
tory character, or he would not be in
such excellent spirits"
Colonel Beverly Tucker has novel
scheme on hand. He says he hates
crowd and wants to avoid the Inaugural
ton hubbub. "I've decided. :" he says,
: to take the train for New York on the
Sd. shall have a car all to myself
travel like prince at the ordinary
fare-because everybody will be going
the other way. I'll spend the 4th in
New York and have decent dinner
with my friend Cranston at the New
York Hotel. which is more than any
body will get in Washington. Then
III take the train back on the 5th. and
have a car all to myself again"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
Caught by His Victims.

A Macon (Ga.) telegram says: The
arrest Of notorious swindler was eff
fected late Wednesday night by the Ma
con police. During the day man in
Producing himself as j. A. Miller called
on Macon merchants and solicited adj
vertisements for a large map of the
East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia
railroad, claiming to be acting under au-
thority of Il. W. Wrenn, general pas
senger agent Of that road. lie showed
letters purporting to have been from
him. He secured several advertise
ments, and when he had the proofs
made he collected the money. lie was
suspected by some of his dupes and
made to refund some of the money paid
TO him. Then other merchants became
indignant and procured a warrant for
his arrest. He was leaving the city on
the north-bound train when an officer
arrested him just as the train was NOV
ing of. He told the chief of police
that he was the dupe of man named
Howard Saxney, Of Cincinnati, who had
employed him as a canyassing agent,
giving him the Wrenn letters and telling
him to 60 ahead and get the business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07

NJ. de Lavelsye, on the subject Of
alleged atrocities committed by Mus
sulmans In some Of the provinces
Of Turkey in Europe. The authorities
in Roumelis have been invited TO send
to the Imperial Government the most
detailed information rs to the public
security in the Roumelian provinces.
The replies show that if brigandagc
still exists in some frontier districts
the authorities employ vigor in its re-
preston which is attended with success.
The document then gives details Of some
incidents Of this character which have
occurred, and of the efforts Of the au-
thorities to capture and punish the bril-
gands. All these events, it is said, have
occurred in the province Of Janina, and
particularly on the confines Of the Hell
lenic frontier. With regard to reported
events elsewhere Of similar character,
il is added that there is reason to be-
leve that they have never existed ex-
cept in the fertile imagination of the
Panslayist committees of st. Sophia
and other places. who have set them
selves the task of misleading public
opinion abroad as to the true position
of the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
New Books.

IcLGbod. A Portrait. BY BERTHA
THOMAS. New York EARPER &
BROTHERS. Price Is cents in pa
per.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON 4 Co.
George Eliot's life Related IN He,
Letters and Journals. Arranged and
edited by Her Husband, j. w.
Cross. Ia three Vols. Vols. L..
H., and Ill. New York: HARe1R
4 BROTHERS. Price Is cents for
each volume in paper.
Arranged by her husband, who tells
us that GEORGE ELIOT's union with
GEORGE HENRY LEwEs was "the
most important event" of her life.
We should think so. We cannot CON-
ment upon the singular state of feeling
of the husband who thus writes. Look
ing over the book, we find that
GEORGE ELIOT quoted as a joke of
twenty years ago witty saying which
American papers arc not ashamed to
repeat in 1885 as original with them
selves. She wrote:
81 hope you will appreciate this bon
moi as | do: C'est an homme admira-
bh--a Sc tat en sept iangues! Z"
Lord ACTON, however, told Mr..
CROSS that he heard this boa-mot re-
ated in 1885 Of lMMANuEL BEKKER,
he philologist.
Cor sale By WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-07
SPECi1L-TR1IN BUYERS.
Men Who Would Rather Pay 500 Than
Wait in n Depot.
IPhilAdelphln Times


Two Acknowledgment men got out
Of a hack at the Broad-Strcet station
about midnight last night and hurried
upstairs. One of them looked at the
big electric clock and said:
Were too late. | told YOU so. :"
They hurried to the gate and learned
that the 1901 train had been gone four
minutes. After a few minutes con-
sultation they went into the station
masters office and engaged a special
train for New York. One of them
planked down sl00, an engine and car
were telephoned for from West Phila-
dephia, and in half an hour the two
men were on their way to New York.
On the train-sheet the special was marked
Second No. H." and the wires sent
the news from block station to station
that an extra, known as Second No.
II, was following in the wake of the
owl train.
Especial trains are often bought,
said an official of the road. They arc
often ordered from the Jersey City end.
When Freddie Gebhard was following
Langtry around the country he fire.
quently got special train. President
Arthur's son Allan, who is at Prince
ton, got a special at Jersey City one
night in order to be on time for his
class the next morning."