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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

PERsoNAL-Mr. Leonard Marbury left
here this morning for Staunton, where he
goes to attend the meeting of the Grand
Lodge Knights of Pythias, which meets
there to morrow.
Mr.. George n Duffey, of this city, who
his home, on Queen street, expects to he out
in few days.
Misses Yeaton, of this city, are visiting
the Misses Holiday in Portsmouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

For THE PENITENTIARY.-EliT Thompson,
a suaIl colored boy, about fifteen years old,
was found guilty, by jury of the County
Court Of Loudoun on Wednesday last, of an
attempt at outrage upon little white child
near Mt. Glead, in that county, and SEN
fenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Thompson was brought here this morning
by deputy sheriff Bastard and lodged in the
station house till the train left for Rich
mond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

RESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT W.
N. s. DUEN.-Major w. M. S. Dunn, who
WAS appointed Engineer and General super
inIendent of the Virginia Midland Railway
on Novembe 18th. 1881, has reHieo'"t 'h'''.
position TO accept the General Sn'er!n
tendency of the Cape Fear and Iadki'
Valley railroad, in North Carolina which
position was offered him early in January
last. On the 7th Of this month Major -
forwarded his resignation as Engineer aud
Superintendent of the Virginia Midland TO
President Buford, to take effect as soon AZ
he can I've relieved Of the duties Of the posi-
ton. The Cape Fear and Yadkiu Valley
road is An Independent road extending from
Bennettsville, S c., via Fayetteville, N. g.,
10 Greensboro, distance of about 100 miles,
and is rapidly extending to Mount Airy, n.
c., some so miles above Greensboro. AS
yet no one has been appointed to take Maj.
DIS place on the Midland road, though al
appoint ment will, it is thought, be soou made.
Msjor Dunn, by his thorough knowledge of
his profession and bs urbane manner has
endeared himself, while here, to all with
whom his business called him into relation,
and his resignation and determination to
remove from this place is regretted. To bis
new position he will carry with him the
best wishes OF host of admiriDg friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16
THE WEATHER.-The snow which com

THE WEATHER.-rhes snow which COM
menced falling Friday night continued all
dav Saturday and did not cease until about
midnight. The snow was at least six inches
deep on a level, and in many places drifts
we're double that depth. Outdoor opera
tiops were rendered extremely difficult, and
only those compelled to brave the ele-
ments ventured into the streets; as a
consequence the throngs usually encounter
ed on the main thoroughfares, in the mar
ket and stores were missing, and more than
one idle shopkeeper viewed the situation
through the glass door OF his establish
ment with anything but pleasure. Yes
terday dawned clear and beautiful, with the
ground everywhere covered to depth suf-
fcant to carpet the visible creation In
immaculate white, hiding all Insightly ruts,
dirty cutters and ash piles. The weather,
however, though clear, was OF that mild ma
ture ominous of sudden change. As the
day wore on gradual thaw set in, render
ing the streets sloppy and almost as difficult
to walk on rs the night previous. Ram
set in between ten and eleven o'clock last
night and continued until about eight this
morning, delueiug the streets and in many
instances forming sleet. The wind soon af-
ter came out from the northwest, bringing
binding snow with it. which, however, fell
but a short time The temperature has
fallen somewhat and the wind still whistles
sharp and frigid The river, which for sew
eral days has been frozen across, with
the heavy coating of snow which now lies
upon 1t, presenta dreary aspect, which
from present indications will continue for
some DAYS TO come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16
AleSaEirIa Gaxetfe
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 16
LOCAL MATTERS.

Fer the Middle Atlantic States rain and snow,
followed by clearing, much colder weather, winds
shifting to easterly, rising barometer preceded in
extreme northern portion by falling barometer.
Calder fair weather will prevail tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

POLICE REpoRT.-Saturday night was
cold, with snow until about - o'clock, when
it became clear. There were twelve lodg-
srs and one prisoner at the station house.
Last night was cold, with snow and rain.
There were two prisoners and eight dodgers
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Jesse Butler and George Curry, colored,
arrested by Officers Simpson and Pat Hayes
charged with breaking and entering the
store Of d. A. Studs, in Fairfax county,
were cent on to the grand jury.
VIM. Johnson. arrested by Officer Pat
Hayes, charged with being drunk and dis
orderly, forfeited s5, which he had left as
collateral for his appearance.
A young man, arrested by Officers Latin
and Travers, charged with being drunk and
disorderly WAS fined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16
RED Gross Coax AND TOMATOES,
GEo. MeBURSEY AND Sos.
AUCTION SALES.
By 3. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

BY q. 7. Luca5I AuCLiUuHHI.
VALUABLE TRUCK FARM OF FORTY
Y ACRES. improved by a FINE DWELLING,
Stable Granary and other out-buildings fine we'll
of water, good cellar. about 1000 fruit trees,
and vineyard, and ali in high state of cultivs-
ton, half mile from the city Of Alexandria Va,
belonging to the estate of the late james E: NC
Graw will be sold at public auction on SATUR.
DAY, February 2Sth at ~ o'clock NJ, in front OF
the Market House, on Royal st., Alexandra, Va.
Terms Of Sale: One-third in cash on day OF
sale and the balance in two equal payments Of six
and twelve months; negotiable notes with inter.
est from day of sale and title to be retained until
ali the purchase money ia paid. All cost of con.
veyauce to be paid by the purchaser:
LAURA McGRAW,
fsb11.ts Admx. Of Jas. E. McGraw's estate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

DR.. G1BsoN's LECTURE. The Teachers
Institute, which opens at Peabody Hall this
evening at s o'clock, will DO one of special
interest. DR.. VIM. Gibson, who will lecture
on the ."Circulation of the Blood" has been
one of Alexaudra's ablest and most trusted
physicians for many years. Of his theme
the Edinburgh Rerie,v says: Not the least
wonderful of the many marvels that have
been more or less perfectly brought into
clear light by the persevering labors of hu-
man intelligence, is the composition of the
blood, the thick crimson liquid which sus-
sans- the powers of the living animal, and
stopping streams through all parts of the
frame so long as It's vital activity lasts"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

THE R1vER-One of the ferry boats con-
tinues to make regular trips, and with diff
Guilty keeps the channel between this city
and Washington open. Tho tugs zeta
and Mary Lewis started down to Quantico
this morning to tow back several. oyster
boats which are frozen 10 there. This is the
nrst attempt at opening navigation below
this city since the late freeze. The ice is
still about three inches thick, and notwith-
standing the snow on top and the strong
current beneath continues firm, and will
probably interfere with navigation for some
time yet. None of the steamers that have
been tied up for the past week wi ! re-
sumo their trip. for several days. Reports
from the bay are to the effect that the large
quantities of floating ice render navigation
extremely difficult and dangerous there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

Salvation Oil is the greatest cure on earth
for pain. This invaluable liniment routs
and banshes all bodily pain instantly, and
costs only twenty-five cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16
Z AIDES FAIR.

NospEL HYMNS CONSOLIDATED.
New lot Just received.
Paper covers, cents
Cloth, 10 cents
Boards, with mnsic, rs cents
NEW MONUMENTAL PENCIL, 75c. and IN
AUGURATION PENCIL. with broom attachment
of fine rolled gold plate, 81 90; very ur!qno in
design.
NEW BOOKS:
The Bassett Claim, SOC.
At the Worlds Mercy, poe.
Deldee. 25c,
The Crime OF Christmas Day, 25c.
The W8nc Of III Ordeal, oOc.
4 Word, Only Word SOC.
An Echo of Passion, SOC.
Queeu's Whim, 25c.
New books daily by
feb16 g. Z. FRENCH.
TAKEN UP ON THE SHORE of the Island
/ Farm" on Saturday. a FLOAT which the
owning can have by proving property and paying
charges. (feb16 3tl r. J. DAINGERFlELD.
SNoW FLAKEsAUERKRAUT .-Anotberf fresh
y supply just received and for sale By
CHARLES KING.
feb16-1w No. 81 Cameron street.
MINERAL WATERS-A fresh supply of Hu-
lNl nyadi, Buffalo Lithia Alleg hsny, Fried richs-
hail. Hathorn, Congress, Geyser Farmville Lirhia,
aud Pennsylvania Bedford, received and for sale
by SUMMERS & ALLEN,
jy11 n. W. cor. King and ROYAL streets.
TINGLIsH and AMERICAN BREECB-LoAD
II ING GUNS-We have still on hand few
nice Guns. which we are Offering at reduced
prices. Call and examine at 8S King at, corner
of Royal
dec17 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
A LARGE LOT OF CARDIGAN JACKETS,
II inst received and offered at less than they
cost me in the fall
jane AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
MOCHA, Java, Maracasibo, LaGuayra and Bio
IHI Coffees, of finest quality, for sale, green or
roasted, by
ian2O j. C. MlLBCKN.
DIsQUE! BIsQUE BIsQUE!-Can and sec
ID the large assortment of Risque Statuettes in
beautiful designs at A. A. WARtlELDS,
dec17 152 King street.
OUTER CoLoR-The best article ever made
ID for the purpose, in BOTTLES at 10, %, 5Octs,
and 81 90. Just received fresh supply.
jau27. g. LEADBEATER & RRO.
OENTLEMEN's POCKET TOILET CASES
- N'' W SUMMERS s ALLEN,
de:11 Wv. corner King and Pitt sta.
TOILET SETS and oDoR STANDS in Silver
i and Bohemian Glass, very handsome.
SUMMERS & ALLEN,
dec11 N. ". corner King and Pitt sts.
TLAVORING EXTRACTS.-Davis & Miller's
T. and Markets. Pure Flavoring Extracts just
received. Tjan5l &c. MILBURN.
STOvE-PIPE RECEIVERS, full supply just
y received and for sale by
;ano1 &c. MILBURN.
NREAT REDUCTION IN SHIRT AND VEST
" goods, worth SO cents, at 80 cts. at
ian23 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT
n OF Christmas Goods. az
deco AMOS B. sLAYHAKERs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

BURNING OF A TUGBoAT.-Capt. William
f. Bell, owner and master of the tugboat
VIM. E. Bell, of Georgetown, returned to
Baltimore last night on the oyster pungy
Onward, Capt. Benjamin Cunningham, and
reports the entire destruction of his boat by
ire while lying in st. Georges creek,
mouth of the Potomac river, early Thursday
morning. Capt. Bell had gone down from
Baltimore to secure tow, and having got
ten one was waiting for daylight co start up
the bay. Engineer Reynolds was the first
to discover the fire, which broke out be.
tween the boiler and the coal bunkers. His
cry of fire called all hands on deck, but the
Ore had gained such Roadway that the crew
were forced to leave the tug in boat, los
ing nearly all their effects. The tug burn
ed to the waters edge and sunk, and is only
partially insured. Capt. Bell, until recent
", was resident of this city, and his tug
was one of the best known on the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

MCsIcAL.-A musical entertainment will
i 1e gwen to morrow night at Christ Church
lecture room Mt o'clock, the proceeds to
oe applied to the purchase of new organ
LOT the church. The amateur and profess
siooa talent of the city will be well repre-
;sen!ed, and an agreeable evening is prom
,seo; A feature of the entertainment will
oe the humorous reading and defamation
81 ."o we'll known gentlemen of this city.
see advertisement in another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

STORE RoBpED.-The store Of Mr.. D. A.
studds in Fairfax county, near this city,
was entered and robbed on Friday night
last, and several articles, including watch
end about u dollars in money stolen. The
robbery was reported to 1t. Smith last night
and shortly thereafter, under his instruc-
tions, officers Simpson and Pat Hayes ar
rested Jesse Butler and George Curry, both
colored charged with ommiting the offence.
Curry admitted that he had gotten the key
from Mr. Studds' house and had entered and
robbed the store while Butler kept watch
This morning the case came before Mayor
Beckham for trial when both men were sent
on to the grand jury besides which Curry
was found guilty of stealing aud sent to jail
for 50 days subject to the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-16

UNION SERVICES will be held this week
daily in the Second Presbyterian Church at
4:SO p. N. and 7:30 p. m. The service at
$50 p. m. is designed especially for the re-
wing and Strengthening of believers; that
at I:SO p. m. especially for the preaching of
Inc Gospel to the perishing. But it is hoped
that there will be at all the services such
Preaching as will be of profit to both classes
OF hearers. Gospel Hymns" Nos. l, 2, 8
and 4, will be uaed in all the services. All
the children of God in the city are cordially
Invited to pray for the blessing of God upon
the meetings. and to CO cooperate in them,
ana all who desire to be saved are cordially
invited to come and hear The word of God.
All the seats free to all who come.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
MAINE.
OFF THE WAYS.
Launch of the Steamer HnyHen Republic
at Bath.

Launch of the Steamer HnytieR Republic
at Bath.
Special to the Press.)
BATH, Feb. 26-Tbis forenoon, at 1910
o'clock,was launched from the yard of the New
England Shipbuilding Company the steamer
"Haytien Republic" Upon the ways this
craft was far from graceful, her great depth
and dull color giving her rubbish" appear
ance, but when floating on the waters of our
noble river few could find cause for anything
but praise for her model and proportions New
er was there q more successful launching For
fully minute before the final plunge she
could be seen to "creep" slowly along the ways
and gradually increasing her speed, until with
rush and graceful dip she sprang fearlessly
into her destined element, the Christening
champagne bottle being broken on her Prov at
the moment she struck the water
The Haytien Republic was built by the New
England Shipbuilding Company for Boston
parties, and is full power steamer Of about
1000 tons burden Her length over all is 213
feet, beam II feet, depth 20 feet Her engines,
of 600 horse power, are now ready at the Goss
Marine Engine Works, having been construct
ed there during the past winter from original
designs by Supt. Charles e. Hyde. Quite
number of strangers were in town to see
the launch, shining silk hats betokeniag Bos-
ton as the home of some dozen. Among these
we're Theodore Phipps, Esq, principal oaner
and manager, of Boston, Capt. David Comp
ton, her commander, and Hemingway &
Brown, Boston, of ths owners. She will BIS
fittea toy sea by the Goss Marine Iron Works,
where she was towed this forenoon.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
HaIletl EiIbourne's Case.
NIGHT SIGNALS.
Capt. walI's valuable Invention.

Capt. Wall of the staamer Dominion, of the
Dominion Line, has perfected an invention for
night signals at sea. similar in intent to the
thoroughly known day code. This system of
Capt. Wallis has been highly recommended
by the Liverpool Board of Trade and is inter-
national in character. The Liverpool Ship
ping Telegraph says of the invention:
"The want of some simple aud at the same
time efficient means of INSTRUMENTATION
between vessels at sea during the dark hours
at night has long been felt-something that
may as readily be understood at night as the
Commercial Code of Flag Signals is under
stood during the day. Several theories have
been suggested at vario us times but their
mechanical intricacies or other shortcomings
have prevented their receiving official recogni-
ton. Capt. Wall of the Liverpool steamship
Dominion, now comes forward with system
which he claims has all the advantages of the
Commercial Code OF Day Signals, and indeed
is adapted to that Code, but with the addi-
tional desideratum that it can be manipulated
much quicker than the Flags. The invention
consists OF revolving stand, into which is
placed three revolving lamps, each
lamp having its own circle OF four
shades consisting. Of red, green, bright
and dark, and by the multiform COM
bination of these lights signalling may be ac-
curately and rapidly carried on. Sixteen Of
the signs or letters, thus produced, have sem
tences attached that signify urgent instanta-
neous signals, and are completely separated
from the words and sentences contained in
Commercial Code of Day Signals by the 'sCode
Sign" The peculiar combination of lights of
one size, and kept uniformly and equidistant
from each other while signalling, cannot be
mistaken for any other lights. Shown from
a conspicuous part of the deck, they are only
seen by IL distant vessel. The lamp is under
perfect control, and when not signalling the
dark or shut-off side keeps all in darkness
This method certainly has the recommended
tion OF simplicity, and seems thoroughly prac-
tical, and will, we think, be sure to receive the
approval both Of the seafaring community amp
of the Board of Trade"
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
bates College.

Thursday is to be observed at Bates as a
day Of prayer for colleges. The college Chris
tain association will hold meeting in tbe
forenoon IN their room at $50 O'Clock. The
sermon before the students in the small ohanal
at 29O o'clock, win he delivered by Rev. Dr..
Westwood Of Auburn. The public ara COR
daily invited to attend both this and tha
general prayer meeting in the eyenino AZ ?
o'clock. "'
Mr.. P. Tobey Of the senior class, has return-
ed from successful school at Kittsrv.
W. Q. Buck, 'S7, has been called bor,a IN,
the serious illness of his father. ~
.oSda, pecular u lob" says he had scholars in his
). H. johnson, 'SS, is slowly recovering from
a long and serious illness. --''->
=. w. Cakes, 'S8, has returned from satis-
factory terms work at Cape Neddick
Prof. Stanton gave the Sophomores An I'm.
terestlng talk upon the Soudan, recently.
n. u. Stiles, SO, and II. NJ. Cheney, 'S8,
nave returned from the Y. NJ. @. A. conven.
tion at Harvard.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
GENERAL NEWS.

The ice in Long Island Sound is now broken up,
but no open water can yet be from City Island,
Long Island
The collieres in the Schuylkill region, in Penn
syIvania will work on threa-quarters time during
March,
Four Young men were held in Philadelphia yester-
day for nciting riot and assault ia the labor riot
at Kensington.
There is a lively interest at Little Rock, Arkan-
sas over successor to Senator Garland who, it is
believed, will go into the Cabinet
Engineer Walker and Fireman Rioux were killed
Yesterday in a collision of freight trains on the
Intercolonial Railway, near Mllistream, N b.
The Ohio Legislature adopted joint resolution
Yesterday to adjourn from Feb. 2Slh to March 10Th
to give the members an opportunity to attend the
Inauguration exercises at Washington.
The National Theatre, in Washington, was gut
ted by fire this morning and only the four walls are
now standing Wallack's theatre company were
playing there and they lose all their scenery, ana
property wardrobe Loss about SlbO,OoO'
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27
A singular Cn.e.

The Bangor Commercial gives currency to
the following singular story. Several years
ago sorrow for the loss of his wife by ship
wreck induced Mahlon Holland to abandon
his farm near Bangor and become q traveller.
He finally settled on the northwestern sxtrem.
ity of Rainy Lake, which forms part of the
boundary between Manitoba and Minnesota,
where he lived the life of hunter and trap
per. He left some distant relatives In charge
OF his farm when he left Maine, to whom he
promised to give all his possessions in the event
of his dying first Holland died about three
years ago, but as far as his relatives knew he
did not leave will Recently they decided
to bring Holland back to Maine and bury him
near his wife and ancestors. On arriving at
Rainy Lake it was found by his relatives that
Holland had been buried in box made of old
boards, and that he could not be taken east
ward until he was put in o more substantial
collin. In making the transfer the missing
will was found, giving Hollands property to
his relatives as he had promised, and also
memorandum stating where he had buried
81, 100 in gold, near the lake. The papers had
been buried with Holland by mistake.
The Portland daily press., 1885-02-27

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 26.-The Prohibit
ton party OF Rhode Island met in convention
this morning for the nomination of state
ticket, w. III. Barron of Providence presided,
and there was good attendance of delegates.
a lively and protracted discussion was held
over the platform, and resolutions which set
forth Ia strong terms the firm and relentless
opposition OF the party to the manufacture and
sale OF lntoxitants, and an earnest purpose to
secure prohibitory legislation in the state in the
interest OF human society that it is the duty
OF any member OF political party to with
draw from it when cous need that it does not
express or embody his political convictions; re-
commencing withdrawal of true prohibition
lstssfrom the Republican and Democratic par
TIES. In respect for truth, honor and consisten-
cy; demanding the suppression of poligamy,
honest reform of the civil service, and repeal
OF such laws as exclude the people of any par
ticular nationality from the enjoyment Of their
political rights Nominations were made as
follows: Governor. George HI. Slade of Provi-
dence; Lieutenant Governor, VIM. B. Frank
lin of Newport; Attorney General Edwin
Metcalf of Providence; Secretary of State,
frederick A.. Warren of Briston; General
Treasurer, John g. Perry of South Kings
town.