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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

A CHRISTMAS GIFT-Buy your wife a
"Queen" Coffee Pot. She'll never forget it,
and you'll never Tegretit. The watersupplied
Alexandria is so free from impurities, drug
gists Go not distl it for medicinal purposes,
it is said. The Queen" Coffee Pot at Hoy s
makes coffee just as pure. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

AGROUND The ice in the r'v'r from the
recent free "a having carried away the stakes
which marked the MARYLAND ferry channel,
Captain Griffin this morulng lost his bear
irs. and ran The steamer Virginia aground
on the Maryland fats, where she remained
till high wafer. Captain 9. and crew
dropped anchor, banked fires and came
ashore 10 yawl boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

FIRE IN FA1RFAx-During the absence
of Mr.. Upton Herbert, who was in Wash
iugton at the time, his residence in Fairfax
county, about one mile from Burke's sta
ton, was destroyed by fire on Friday even
ing last. The members of the household
who were at home and the neighbors sue
ceeded in saving portion of the furniture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

COMMITTED TO JAfL.-Grant Smith, col
ored, one of the parties who assaulted and
robbed Dominick McDermott, an old UNI
brella member at the south end of the Long
Bridge, last summer, was arrested TO day
upon bench warrant in the hands of Sher-
if Veitch and brought before Justice
Nauck and examined and committed to jail
to await trial. Ever since the COMMISSION
Of the above crime Smith has been out OF
the State, and although being indicted, he
has succeeded in evading rrestuntil the
present time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

THE SALVATION ARMY meeting on Satur.
day night was enlivened by musical en-
tertainment, and Notwithstanding the ten
cents charge for admission, the house was
crowded Last night large crowd was
also present, when Commissioner Smith
from New York, conducted the meeting
Some excitement was created by therefusal
of those having the meeting in charge to
allow the wife of Capt. McDonough to
speak, but her appearance was greeted with
applause by her many friends present, and
after the meeting she was escorted to her
home by crowd of admirers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

A FIGHT on Saturday evening last near
the corner of Franklin and Alfred streets,
between two colored men named Charles
Bailey and John Douglass, caused some ex.
element In the neighborhood. During the
fight tools in the blacksmith shop at the cor.
ner were freely used and Douglass is quite
badly hurt about the head. Both men were
arrested and this morning fined five dollars
each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21
DIEO

Tn this city, December Doth, Mrs. ELIZA J.
LATHAM, relict of tho late Hugh Latham in
the ! lst year OF hor ago. CE~ Funeral from hor
late residence, so Duke street. tomorrow Tues.
day. at $50 p. IN. Friends and acquaintance of
the family are invited.
On Sunday, at q. m, Mrs. A. NJ. POWELL,
widow OF he lato Dr.. William l.. Powell, aged 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge n. B. Meade
presidinq.-George A. Mushbach and Viii.
liam E. Fendall qualified as notaries public.
Mckee vs.. Commonwealth Judgment for
plaintiff to have portion Of money paid for
State license refunded.
The rest of the time of Court was occupied
in hearing petitions for reductions of assess.
ments.
Court adjourned Till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

AMUsEMENT5.-Anex exchange says Of the
Louise Arnot company that will appear ct
the Opera House to night: "The Louise
Arnot company made a most favorable i'm
preston last night at Fulton Opera House
in the presentation of a"A Celebrated Case"
before an audience that GIed nearly every
seat in the building Last night was Miss
Arnot's first appearance in this city. Miss
Arnot surprised her most ardent admirers
by the forcefulness and strength of her i'm
personation, in no single instance was the
effectiveness Of her work marred by over
doing. Mr. Aloaugh, the falsely accused
murderer of his wife, in his suffering as q
convict was powerful; in his successes
modest. Charles Norriss as the william and
pretended nobleman, was excellent and the
remainder of the company acceptably filed
the parts assigned them"
Sig. Fostello will appear at Armory Hal!
tonight in bis marvellous performance in
magic, ventrloquism, spirlualism, second
sight and Rhoda mysteries. Prizes consist
ing of silver, china and glass ware, will be
presented to his patrons, handsome scenery
will be used and the floor Of the hall has
been raised to enable all to have coed
view of the professor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

A FINE VoICE.-Gentlemen FROM this
city, who returned from Richmond, yester-
day, say that it is understood that State
Auditor Marye will certainly be imprisoned
in January next for contempt Of court, in
refusing to obey an order Of Judge Bond, of
the q. S. Circuit Court, in coupon case. An
enterprising citizen, it is understood. will
charter,a train on the day OF Col. Marye's I'M
prisonment in order that his friends here
may 90 to Richmond and hear him mildly
expostulate. Some persons think this en-
tirely unnecessary, for they say if the air is
still, the Coonel's mellihuous voice will be
heard distinctly in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

DEATHs.-Mrs. Ann Maria Powell, relict
of1he late Dr.. VIM. Lowell, died yesterday
morning, after protracted illness, In the
S6:h year of her age. Mrs. Powell was q
daughter Of Hon. Cuthbert Powell, who
f,rmarly represented the Loudoun district
in the u. S. House of Representatives. and
was a most estimable lady. Her funera!
took place from Christ Church this evening.
The many relatives and friends Of Mrs
Eliza j. Latham, relict OF the late Hugh La
than, esq were shocked OH Saturday night
last to hear that that lady had heen strick-
en- with paraly sis, and still further shocked
and grieved yesterday to hear of her death.
She IS supposed to have been in the yard of
her residence, on Dake street. when attack
ed, and alone, and succeeded in reaching
the kitchen, where she eat down. her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Steiner, who was in
an adjoining room, noticing that her moth
er remained in the back part of the house
unnecessarily long, called to her, and upon
receiving no response, fastened to the
kitchen, where she found her parent sitting
in chair. unable to rise. On being asked
what was the matter Mrs. Latham replied
that she did not know. 1t was apparent
sonnet hing serious had happened to her: and
Dr.. Klipsteiu WAS Immediately summoned,
who fouud that her malady vas paralysis
Of the brain, and though it was but too ap-
parent that the case was hopeless, Mrs
Latham fingered through the night and IN
Til about three O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
when she expired, having lain in stupor,
and speecbless, from the. time she was
stricken. The deceased was in the list
year Of her age.
Mr.. John Vowel Douglass. formerly OF
this city, died of paralysis at Providence
Hospital, in Washington, last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cold with one prisoner aud eight lodg-
ers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
John Douglass and Chas. Bailey, colored,
arrested by Officers Lawler and TIGER,
charged with fighting, were fined IS each.
William Pruitt, arrested by Officers Grady
and Davis for disorderly conduct, forfeited
the collateral he had left for bis appear
apce.
Frank Feschler, arrested by Officer Law
Ter for being drunk on the street, forfeited
the collateral he had left tor his appear
ance.
A white boy arrested on the charge of
throwing stones in the street was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

either the Barbour or Riddleberger bill. 1t
is thought il the Honse that the Barbour
Bill. which protects the interests of Alexan-
drje, will be reported from tho House Dis
trio. Committee ard will go through the
House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21
AlfSagdrIa 0azette.
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MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 81.
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States warmer fair
weather, winds generally from south to west
The same conditions will prevail tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

They say Bigelow is suing "Bettie and the
Baby" for half Of their gilt money, but the
badly don't care sou, so long as it can get
plenty Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

Suppression OF the Menses may be reliev-
ed by dose Of Ayers Pills, which produce
the desired effect through sympathetic &C.
tion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

the Free BRIDGE.-Those interested In
having fee bridge across the Potomac ere
already at work to secure the passage OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

FNTERPRISE MEAT CUTTERS-nothing e1-
IL cells them for chopping sausage meat, mince
meat, chicken salad and scrap meat. For sale by
JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
dec2l Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21
Geo. NcBurney & Son,
N. w. Corner King and Washington Streets.

Alexandria, Va Dec 15 1885.
DY mutual consent the firm of LOUIS BRILL,
d JUNIOR, & COMPANY is dissolved. Louis
Brill, Jr.. has assumed payment of all debts con-
tracted by the concern in the course of trade and
alone is authorized 20 collect the debts due to the
said firm. LOUIS BILL, Jr,
LEWIS L. BRAGER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21
.ELYS
: R EA NJ BALM
" NEW YEAR, 1886.

" NEW YEAR, 1886.
Fer Christmas joys and stores Of toys,
Tho girls and boss
When sleigh bells Jingle of old Kris-Kringle-
Go straight to BRENGLE,
NO. 129 KING STREET.
ana find there all their hearts desire.
Bringle furnishes the parties OF the season with
everything in his line, pure and nice.
His OYSTER supply is the pick of the market.
His parlors are open and he furnishes to families.
ssss His ICE CREAM,
Black. Fruit, Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Orna.
mental and Plain Cakes. arc sold cheaper than
they can be manufactured st home. Also Cream
Puff, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and Taffy of all
kinds. Fruits, Caromels and Sugared Fruits. He
caters for families fairs balls and entertainments
ilec21
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

The clerk of the Board of Aldermen will
lend horns to such boys as wish to borrow
them, on a sufficient guarantee that they
will he returned after the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

CLEIGH BAsKETS.-sleigh Bells and runners
y Ice and Roller Skates, at
JAS. F. CARLTN & SONS,
dec21 Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21
COMMUNICATED.

We urge upon all the boys in town who
own a horn, or can borrow one, that it is
their bounden duty to assemble on the cor.
ner of Franklin and Lee streets, and give
the local editor Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
a serenade for at least one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21
ON CHRISTMAS.

MARKET ON CHRISTMAS.
Notice is hereby given that the City Market
will DO kept open all day on THURSDAY NEXT,
CHRISTMAS EVE, but that OF Friday, Christmas
Day, tho m irket will be closed st o'clock a. NJ,
sharp. ]. W. SIMPSON,
dec2l-3t Clerk of the Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

r OST-Between Washington city and Falls
L/Church, NEGOTIABLE NOTE, dated De-
cember. 1885, signed by Guy F. Whiting and
endorsed by Mary D. Whiting for $500. All per.
sons arc warned not to negotiate the same.
de19-3t BURKE & HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

We ask you to call and examine our stock,
which embraces the fnestselections of tho grocery
business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

A VALUABLE CHRISTMAS PREsENT.-The
n. New High Arm Davis Vertical Feed Sew
ing Machines" for simplicity. durability and
eficisn cy have no equal and at tho same time
comhne all of the different attachments necessa-
~ for every variety OF plain and fancy sewing.
We would call special attention of the ladies to
these machines. as an examination would soon
convince them Of their superiority over all others
Sold ONLY by dec1S] WAKEFIELD i HALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-21

n addition n these we have lot Of misses and chden sample
coaks consigned importer be sold at exact cost
All these coaks are new seasons goods and genuine bar
gains New and best lighted store in the city, and one price
The Press., 1885-04-23
A NEW INDUSTRY.

Porpoise fishing for the oil alone has been carried on for years off the North Car olina coast, but last summer company was formed with its headquarters at Cape May, New Jersey, not only for trying out the oil, but for utilizing the hide. The process of rendering the oil is very simple and the average amount obtained IS from 6 to 8 gallons. The experiment made last summer by this company proved quite successful, $3, TAO being realized, il is said. from all outlay of $1 900 ill five weeks fishing, and its facilities for taking porpoises will be greatly increased the coming season. The skin o1 the porp )ise makes d very superior, soft, and pilable leather, and the estimate d value of each individual for its oil end skin alone was placed at $20. Last autumn 1t was dis coved that the flesh made quite savory dish, and it became so popular at the fash ionable watering places along the coas that Philadelphia firm recently made s proposition to take all that may be caught along tue coast this season. with the view of working much of 1t into mince meat The Cape May company, it is said, vii reject the offer as 1t already has offers iron prominent Philadelphia and New York hotels and restaurants, and it is believed that there will be demand for the mea which cannot be met
 The meat is red and juicy, and resem bles ln appearance beef, but is more solid finer grained, and very tender; mucl more like venison, which It resembles Il flavor. They are taken in seines abou 1000 feet long and very wide, and whel captured, if not already drowned, ar hiIled by stabbing with knives. It woul' seem that the outlook for the snccess of new and valuable industry being estab lished along our coast was most excellent
The Press., 1885-04-23
HALF A LOAF.

"Half a loaf is better than no bread, Charlie" Little Mabel Castleton said this wistfully, her eyes, as she spoke, wander ing to the cradle, where two curly heads were lying.
 s'But when one has had the whole loaf, May, one does not exactly relish the half rations you mention" said Charlie, mood lily. But his eyes followed his wife's to the cosy nest of the twin babies.
 '1t is bad time of the year to be out of a situation" said Mabel, after a long silence, land many whom we know are idle. It would not be very easy to find employment now"
 ssYou really think I had better remain with MT. Miflin
 "I do. Tell me what Mr. Miffiin said to you."
 s"The substance of what he said was simply this Business is 50 very dull that he is obliged to curtail his expenses, and he must discharge some of his clerks. I l have been with him ten years, and he was and he is very unwilling to part with me. salary, though he promises to raise it when business prospects, brighten. I don't 1 know what to do. We are none too rich at my present salary"
 "Yet you have saved something each month. Beside, dear, we have not tried to be economical. There are many ways in which could save."
 'tAnd make perfect slave of yourself. D
 'sNot bit of 1t. have plenty of leis- ure time, now that May and Bella can amuse each other. Come, Charlie. accept MT. Miff1ins offer. You may hear of something better, even if you remain there; but don't throw yourself out of a situation in the dead of winter, for my sake and the children's.' 1 The last argument conquered. Charlie knew too we'll that it would be useless to look for new situation, for the whole town was echoing Mr. Miff1in's cry of hard times. The small nest egg in the bank would soon melt away when it became the sole support of four, and so, kissing Ma bel, he promised to follow her advice. But it cost her pride very sore wrench. 1 He had entered the employment of his present employer at seventeen, and slowly, steadily gaining favor by dint of faithfully performing every duty, he had won his way to the desk of head clerk. Not un- til he had acquired this position and the handsome salary accompanying it would he ask Mabel to become his wife, furnish ing a pretty cottage home from his sav 5 ings, and giving her thoroughly com. fortable income for household expenses He was not extravagant, but 1t pleased him to see his wife well-dressed, to give her an efficient servant, to have his twir girls ever presentable, his table well ap l pointed. All this had been easy enough upon his salary, and there had been some thing added for three years to the little bank fund.-
 But to do this upon half the present in come was simply impossible House rem must be paid, and the sum remaining eacf month would have to be carefully calcu lated to meet all the expenses, leaving bu little for pleasure or extravaganza in dress
 ''Then what would Will say ?"
 Will Castleton was Charlie's cousin who had been his lifelong companion Together they had left the school-roon flor business position, Will entering thu grain store of Harvey X Russell at th' same time Charlie had taken the place il
The Press., 1885-04-23

AN AsTUTE STURGEON. remarka- ble stories have been told concerning the sagacIty of the sturgeon, some of which ale hard to believe. That these fish are endowed with a heap of savey is shown with the following Yesterday afternoon a number of representatives from the fish market of this city embarked on board the steamer Calliope to see the launch of the Multnomah. They were all standing in row along the rail when philosophical old sturgeon leaped oi,t of the river on the guard of the boat, as if to getaa better view of the launch. Happening to look up he saw TOW of fish dealers with their eyes fixed upon him, evidently calculating how much he would weigh when made into bass With frightened snort the astute fish leaped back into his native element, went down, and in minute came to the surface half mile off, looking back to see if he was pursued. Seeing the fish men still standing in TOW and looking discon- solate, he put his tail to the end of his nose and gently Naved it, like long bony hand, and then went below to resume his regular business of catching suckers.- ! Portland OJego',ian.
The Press., 1885-04-23

She took one from the desk where they had lain so long and spread it before her, calculating with puckers on her pretty face how small sum she could stretch over the necessary expenses.
 1T hate to begin, she said, half aloud eff once we break in upon that money it will melt away like snow before the sun. v
 There was no alternative but debt, and Mabel knew that Charlie would never be willing to owe any man a cent while he had cent with which toahay him. So, with a great sigh, she dipped the pen in the ink to fill ont thas sbiankscheck. Be- fore it touched the paper, however. she paused, listening. There was step in the hall that was not that of the nurse or her charges, voice ring out full and clear, calling,-
 "Mabel Where are you, May?''
 "Here ill my room, , she answered.
 ssOh, Charlle, what is it ?"
 For the face at the door was so radiant that all traces of care seemed to have slip ped from it forever.
 "Good news, May And yet-perhaps I should feel sorrow, too, only I did not know him. ,
 "What are you talking about?''
 "Did you read this mornings paper?'
 s'Yes.''
 i "Dld you notice the death of Amos Gardner?
 sNo; is that the MT. Gardner who used to be MT. Mffiin's partner before you went into the store?"
 'sYes he was a bachelor, and he has left his whole estate to MT. Miffiin, except few legacies. The store will be closed days holiday, May" ! CT om olu1 vo11 will ho ahln to rast 5
 "But that is not all. Do you guess the rest ?'
 sYou are to have your old salary again. !"
 "More than that. MT. Miffiin took me to his house this morning and told me all his plans. He will enlarge his business, and take on his old salesmen who are will ing to come. He has given me permission to offer, position to Will Castleton, who has been nearly year out of e employment because he would not accept your theory of half loaf being better than no bread
 "I know. Poor Will! am afraid that Maria had a worse year than ours has been, Charlie"
 "Nor is that all, May
 "More good news still?' "More still. Mir. Gardner, Mir. Miffiil says, did me some injustice some time by bAdt ILoPOAWOIi work to the decrease in my salary. Te atone for this he has left me five thousand dollars
 "Oh, Charlie!' 'Hall on. little woman he also advised MT. Miffffh, in their last interview, to re ward me for my faithful, disinterested de votion to him in his late difficulties by talk ing me us partner in the business. sCharlie Oh, my Charlie I mus either laugh or cry" said Mabel, almos hysterically. sLaugh, then, by all means The nev firm of Miffin & Castleton must not b, , christened in tears, even happy ones Hurrah who says after this that half loaf is no better than no bread?''