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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01
FUN

A Danbury man was sure some one
was tampering with his meal-barrel. He
drew pencil-line to show just how high
in the barrel the meal was, and the next
morning the meal was fully two inches
below the mark. Then he had his idea,
which was to set steel-trap in the meal.
1t worked well, and when he next visited
the place the trap was gone and there was
good deal OF blood about, at which he
chuckled greatly and told his neighbor,
who praised his shrewdness, and together
they kept watch for some one with dam
aged fingers. Before they found him this
shrewd man went in haste one morning to
the barrel to take out meal. There was
click and he was caught in his own trap,
which the thief had returned and set just
as he did at first. He has had one finger
set and hopes to save two more from am.
putation.
A faceti0us master mechanic has the
following posted IN his Office for the bene-
fit of ''crazy', engineers who are always
footing their steam whistles: '.Perfor-
nance Of the locomotive whistles: Nine
teen whistles to let the conductors and the
Inhabitants for ten miles around know
that the train is going to start. Twenty
nine whistles and two squeals, that it has
started. Tbirty-Gwo whistles down brakes.
and thirty-seven whistles up brakes
Forty whistles and two shorts, back up.
The instructions add, in case of doubt:
Whistle like at street crossings
Whistle considerable again. Always
whistle before dinner. Require the fire.
man to keep the whistle valve open during
dinner. After dinner whistle and squirt
water, then back up. Then go ahead with
a whistle. a squirt and ring.''
All, Stockton, I suppose you are trem-
bling in your shoes. Can't expect to hold
On to your office much longer, eh?'' why
not, should like to know? The Presi-
dent has said that he should remove
nobody except for cause.'' Eyes, but your
record, you know, isn't 80 clean as it
might be. There's been some pretty DAM
aging charges brought against you.'-
''That's just what depend upon. I may
have been partisan, perhaps, but not an
offensive partisan. On the contrary, I've
been on the defensive ever since L took
the place. Oh, no: no danger of my being
bounced"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01
Doetra.
VernaI Reflections.

In the Spring the faded citizen sheds his frowsy
overcoat.
In the Spring soft new whisker comes upon the
William goat.
In the Spring the merry lambkin gambols on the
tender grass,
In the Spring the human stomach yearns for mus
tard greens and sass.
In the Spring the tough old Winter through the
city blows its SHOWS;
In the Spring the freezing public rubs its and
blows its nose.
In the Spring the festive robin fails to sound SIM
gle note;
Ia the Spring the clerk gets credit for another
overcoat.
In the Spring the worried merchant bowls so fierce
ly, shut the door!"
In the Spring the water pipes are frozen harder
than before.-E5.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

STANDARD TIME.-East of Huntington, 18th me-
ridian, or Eastern time West of Huntington,
Goth meridian, Central time, which is one
hour slower than Eastern time.
No. l. daily, except Sunday, Old Point to Clifton
Forge; leaves Clifton Forge daily except Saturday,
arrives Cincinnati and louisville daily. except
Sunday, Sleeping Cars from Clifton Forge to
Huntington. Pullman Parlor Cars Old Point to
Washington.
Nos and 5, daily, between Huntington and
Clifton Forge. No. 2, daily, except Sunday, from
Richmond 10 Newport News, Old Point, and Nor
folk.
Nos and 4, Solid Trains daily, with Pullman
Sleeping Cars, between Washington, Richmond,
and Louisville and Cincinnati Do not stop for
local business.
No. 6 daily, except Sunday, from Louisville
Cincinnati and Lexington, arrives Clifton Forge
daily except Monday: leaves Clifton Forge for Old
Point daily, except Sunday. Sleeping Cars Hunt
ington to Clifton Forge. Pullman Parlor Cars
Washington to Old Point o
Charlottesville Accommodation-No. 9, (mixed),
leaves Richmond, except Sunday, 1856 P. M. ar
rive Charlottesville, IL 90 P. M
No, s, (mixed). daily except Sunday, leaves Char
No.3. from Old Point Comfort daily. except Sun
ton for washington and New York No omnibus
transfer required
For Rates, Tickets. Baggage, Checks, apply to
any Office of the G.. &. Ry.; or Depot or Ticket
Office ofconnecting lines.
FL E. SUMMERSON. .
Ticket Agent. Staunton, "a
G. W. SMITH, General Manager.
H. W FULLER, G. P. Ag't.
mar13
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

BARLEY is commonly sown after some
hoed crop. usually corn or potatoes. Good
yield may, however, be secured on stubbIe
ploWed early in the spring, or better still,
fell, probably the best spring grain to seed
with. Where slower seed is sown with the
grain bushel and half of barley per
acre ia sufficient seeding.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01

The richer the feed the better the ma
nure. This is an old saying, and general
~ true. The scarcest elements, however.
In manure, are the phosphate of lime and
nitrogen. Phosphate is largely found in
the coarse parts OF grain, that have little
feeding value. Bat 1t is not possible for
farmer to fatten stock without making
much valuable manure.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-05-01
IL. =. LOVING
PRACTICAL PLUMBER.
Gas and Steam Filter.

Kelly. Self-Acting Water Closets, Kelly
Self-Actfng Uripals, and the
Is Kelly Stop and Waste Cocks.
full stock Terra Gotta and Fire CLAW Stow
Flues and Fittings; Cast and Wrought Iron Pipo
and Fittings; Ohio Champion Force Pump and
other Pumps from the cheapest to the most costIW
Cocks and Valves of every description Gas and
Oil Fixtures in endless variety.
xJ-The Ladies are requested to call and see NV
handsome show window
All orders will have prompt attention.
Respectfully,
No 5 n. Augusta St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Slgs5zss zz5
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Ohio Elections.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 16.-Complete unoffl'
cial returns have now been received. The
counties not given last night are: Brown
500 plurality for Hoadly Hamilton, 500 for
Hoadly; Ottawa, 1859 for Hoadly. This
makes total of 53,201 for Foraker, and
80 SIS for Hoadly. Foraker'a net plurality
is II, GSS.
Returns on the legislative ticket continue
indefinite owing to thu uncertainty as to
the result in Hamilton county. The repub-
licans claim four senator's and nine repre-
sentatives in this county, and the democrats
claim the whole delegation, four senators
and ten Representatives.
Oaly the official count can determine it.
Omitiug Hamilton county the closest anal
ys;s that can be made IL that the republic
cans Lave elected to the House SIS members,
and the democrats Al ; doubtful, Stark coun-
ty, l.
The Senate, emitting Hamilton county
returns, show that the republicans have
elected II members ard the democrats 16.
The DIST district, which is given to the re-
publicans in the above count, is not con-
ceded by the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
LOCAL BREVITIEs.
Diphtheria has made its appearance aga
at Fairfax Court House.

Diphtheria has made its appearance again
at Fairfax Court House.
Mr.. S. B. Stoutenburgh has been awarded
the contract for finishing the carpen'er (
work at Trinity M. e. Church, his bill BIO
ing S473.
The first duty of Alexandria democrats IS
to register. or if they have charge:i ,h",:
residences since last registration to get their
transfers. After the 2l'h instant it will BE-
too late to do either.
Cards are out for the marriage On ihe 2Sth
inst, of Richard H. Tebbs, Esq, young
lawyer Of Leesburg, and Miss Lillian,
daughter of Capt. VIM. B. Lynch, editor Of
the Leesburg Washington.
The dwelling and lot of ground on the
north side of Duke street, pear Columbus,
was sold to-day by Green & Wise, auction
GERS, for Commissioners Stuart and johnson
in the suit of Robinson vs. Parker, 10 Geo.
Mitchell, for s6l5.
The recent rains have raised the water in
the upper Potomac considerably, ard have
filled up the levels Of the G. & O. canal so
that boats can DOW carry their usual ca,goes.
The tonnage bad been much lightened by
the extremely low water, the levels between
Cum berand and dam number six having
been very low.
Mr.. 0. F. Baggett will have some very
market tomorrow.
Mr. Samuel Pullman, at his stall in The
Market building, has now for sale the finest
celery yet seen here, and most delicious
grapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Appointments.

WAsHIEGToN, Oct. 16-The President
made the following appointments to day
To lie Consul General Of The United States
Benjamin T. Bonham, of Oregon, at CAL
cutta. To BIZ United States Consuls-Wm.
A. Garesche, of Missouri, at Martinique;
Charles Forster, of Indiana, at EIberfeld;
Nageeb J. Arbeely, Of Tennessee, at Jeru-
salem. Ernest P. Baker, of Missouri, to
BE- Deruty First Auditor Of the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
euifocated in Wheat.

ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 16.-A special to
the Pioneer Press from Aiken, Mimi, says:
Five cars loaded with wheat were ditched
on the Northern Pacific railroad, five miles
east of here yesterday. Two men who were
stealing a ride we're found sufTocated in the
wheat. From letters On them they are be.
leyel 10 have been John +. Cochrane, of
Vo]unte, Pa and Louis Dust, ofChampaign,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

WHAT VIZ KNOW.

We know that the chilly even
ings and damp weather make a
Fall Overcoat an absolute necessity.
We know that if you contem-
plate purchasing anything of the
kind visit to our Overcoat De-
partment will be profitable to you.
We know that the variety we
show cannot be surpassed by any
house in the country.
We know that the excellence of
material and the attention to finish
and workmanship has made for us
the reputation we possess.
We know that the prices we ask
are such as only a house manufac-
turing its own goods can present.
We know that, no matter what
your shape, whether tall or short,
stout or lean, you can be fitted in
our establishment.
We know you know, and every
body knows, that we are headquar-
tiers for
OVERCOATS.
Our goods the best, our prices
the lowest. Perfect knowledge is
obtained by a visit to yours, very
respectfully,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

OPERA HuUsE-.is will be seen by all adver-
tisemcnt elsewhere, Mosher's Hoop of Gold Go
will appear in this city next week in the great
London aud New York Success Hoop of Gold
Owing to the grand success of the Alexandris
Light Infantry, at Lynchburg, Mr.. ]. NJ. Hill
has made arrangements with the Hoop OF God
Company 20 play for their benefit and it is hoped
tho citizens will show their appreciation ny turn,
ing out in force on that occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Gasoline Explosion.

ST. PAUL, MIMI, Oct. 16.-A man named
w. II. Clarke, with his son, was filling and
lighting gasoline street lamps from cans in
q wagon last night. One can exploded and
burned UP the horse and wagon. Clarke
was thrown out of the wagon by the explo-
sion and seriously burned, and his son was
badly, if not fatally burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Hair To @ Enrtnna

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-A statement is pub.
lished here that Thomas Atkinson, burner
in brick yard, has fallen heir to one. half
the estate of Joshua Bowers, his uncle, who
died at Hounsted, near Leeds, thirty-one
years ago. The estate was bequeathed to
Atkinson and another nephew, Lieutenant
Robert Wood, Of the British navy, in equal
paris. Tie property is worth $50O,0OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
servia's Protest.

BELGRADE, Oct. 1G.-Servia has protested
against the decision Of the Ambassadors on
the Roume!ian question and has commenced
military operations against Bulgaria. a
large cJarcIC;;A ..c Sarvian troops crossed the
Bulgarian frontier from Niasa at five O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Wheat out of Condition.

New YORK, Oct 16.-About177 900 BUSH
els of No. 2 red winter wheat were posted on
the Produce Exchange this morning as out
Of condition in Commercial wharf and Erie
basin stores. This had very depressing
effect on the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

GRAND REoPENING OF SCHwARzs, at
lis old stand, 1872 King street, with com
plete stock OF Dry Goods, Notions, Carpets,
Brussels Carpets, and Oil Cloths. Call and
convince Yourself octlb "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

Arm BRoKEN.-Police officer Joshua
Sherwood while cunning to day near this
city fell from tree, which he had climbed
in pursuit Of Il 'possum, and broke bis arm
in TWO places He returned to his home ia
this city, where his injuries were dressed By
Drs Gibson and Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

ro1xrY Mass MEETING.-Pursuant to
announcement a mass meeting or the voters
- alexandria county, was held last nlsht,
y, Carue' 5 school house in the upper end OF
Tho county. The chairman OF the county
nsmocra!lc Committee, A. 2. Douglas, call
- The meeting 10 order, and on motion OF
roht r. Veach, esq. the nesting organ
lad bv the election If DR.. James Mackall,
lSa;rman, ard Richard w. Johnston, Sec
ictGry. 81,
honor conferred upon him in eltctlns Nun
49, chairman. and introduced Judge Charles
+ smart. tho nominee o! the democratic
r.rIv for the House of Delegates. Judge
ss;,nart then took the floor and delivered one
Of the most convincing aud iorcioie speeeheS
.y,.r made in Inc COUNTY. He showed up
!. Brown Allen, Frank :. Bar, JOIN o.
VS.. aid Boss Malone III tnc!r iras i:9n',
.o,.l al II, .,i; that would be!ah me PEG
l.. ,r.;na safe should i Mahoue ies'sia-
m, he elected, and ca,ird by naSihs q
..ic,yi,;. tribute. 10 Ltr, Aver: and -ha'srJ.
Judc, Stu~T,'s speech Wa enthusiasm,
c,llv received aad many votes Nno had
H.. 80 her.luirre considered iu">A ~, >aouf.
,.,r,,,ly lie hand OF the J!a -. c"t2f.l-
u,,p,.i nm on bis convincing aT.,H@isnt-,
a,,L .uataut..G sim AID he en..'s Ct:Go-
rrl,;. ticket :hvir hearty support.
Cant William II. Smith, City Sergeant,
60. ':..-..i.J, aud il having been anti"unc"G
,a., D.. 60 in make IL speech, ne was called
u.,a. lie .rird 10 ;iecline, but the meeting
vou!y; uot iv pat off, and the Captain bad
l., step up He told the meeting he was
not s.eaEer, Eut tried to be good H.;
,.p,r. close obs river, aah true tem0~
,,a.. aui would tell the county That the
Democratic lick Il would succeed in the city,
aud thut Judge Stuart would receive over
500 majority. at this the meeting applaud
,d, and the Captain took mis- seat.
Mr. Keith Norton, who had accompanied
the party from the city, was called upon,
and made y speech Of about twenty i've
minutes, il which he, in choice language,
showed The superiority of the democratic
parv over The so called Malone party in
State management, gcod government, en-
iichtmeut, aud in all the qualities that go
10 make up civilized people; aud con-
Guided by saying that the flowers We're now
growing and maturing TO decorate the pollt.
zeal graves of Mahoue and his followers at
the coming election. This was Mr. Norton's
maiden speech in the county ard was we'll
received.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.
J. +. Clements, was unanimously passed.
Resolccd, That this meeting recognizes
in Judge Stuart true democrat, an able
advocate, and 81 firm friend to the people
and interests Of the county, and that we
riedgn ourselves to use all honorable means
TO secure his triumphant election to the
House Of Delegates Mt the election in No.
vember next"
The meeting then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Loss Of a Schooner.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-The Signal Corps
station at Hatteras Inlet, n. c., reports the
loss Of The schooner Thomas ?. Sinnickson,
from Wilmington, n. c., for Philadelphia,
during gale on the 18th. The crew were
saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

Hon. f. JOHN ELLIS, of Louisiana, one
,;,bsablest and most eloquent speakers in
,bs country, will address the citizens at the
ooars House tonight at S o'clock. The
,.,Iery has been reserved for ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

iria GAZETTE and Richmond State to
read before breakfast; now we do not receive
them until IL o'clock. Eighteen hours from
Alexandra and Richmond II this is lin
creased mail facilities" we want no mere of
it.-Piedmonl Tirginidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

Why go about with that aching head ?
Try Ayers Pills. They will relieve the
stomach, restore the digestive organs to
healthy action, remove the cbstructiors that
depress nerves and brain, and thus cure
your headache permanently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

People Of sedentary habits, and all who
are subject to constipation, can keep i'll
good condition, by moderate use of Ayers
Piils,-the surest, safest, and most reliable
cathar:ic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

Mr.. J. NJ. Keesler, Merchant Tailor, AZ
German Street, Baltimore, Md, states II
take great pleasure in saying that in case
of neuralgia 10 my family, l found Salvation
Oil efiectua and speedy in the cure of the
patient
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Cholera.

ROME, Oct. 16.-There were 81 new cases
of cholera and % deaths from the disease
reported yesterday in Palermo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

RECOVERING. Mrs. Alfred Maddux, who
attempted to commit suicide last Monday
riornug at her residence in Baltimore, by
cutting her throat from ear to ear with q
razor, and who was removed to Mount
Hope Insane Asylum, is steadily improving,
aud there is every reason to suppose she
will recover
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
AltxaElIrIa NasetIe
.
rr1DAY EVENING, OCTOBER 1c.
LOCAL NEWS.

cha Middle Atlantic States, slight changes
70: n,.'ture. winds generally from south to
IL Is" sIi htly warmer fair weather is indicated
VIC ,,or,uy;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
Rueiness Failures,

New YORK, Oct 16-The business fail
ures during the past seven days throughout
the country number 139.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

To cure any scrofulous disease or humor,
try Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t clearaes the
blood Of all impurities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

Il vu :,7-;a:i't:i have appetite, flesh, color.
strength, and vigor, take Ayers Sarsaparilla.
which wi confer them upon you in rapid
succession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
heath of Baron Strathnairn

LONDON, Oct. 16-Field Marshal, the
Right Hon. Hugh Henry Rose, Baron
G. c. B. G. G. S. l., is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

BRowS ALLEN.-Ex-Auditor S. Brown
Allen was in the city last night, guest at
the Braddock House. When it became
known that he was in the city he was hunt
ed up ard taken in buggy by Mr.. Charles
Dearborn TO he county, where, at john
sons store, IN Arlington district, ne ad-
dressed a small crowd of colored men who
had been gathered together to prevent
them attending the democratic meeting
which was held in another part of the coun-
ty. Mr.. Allen returned last night, and this
morning left this city via the W., Q. W. RI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

NNOCDBURN's sARVEN PATENT WHEELS,
w the best wheels for the money; full stock
and fresh goods; also Spokes Rims, Shafts and
Poles of best quality.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
or0I Alexandria Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16
The meeting then adjourned.

MARRIAGE Yesterday afternoon a! 8
o'clock Sir. T. E. Edridge, ofthis city, and
Miss l.. l.. Sword, Of Richmond, were mar
rec! a! the First Presbyterian church, in the
latter city, by the Rev. DR.. Moses d. Hoge.
The following gentlemen acted as usheTs :
Messrs. r. L Powers, L. H. Roberts, j. l..
Frost Z. S. Macon, J. r. Priddy and A. ?.
Fox. The bridesmaids and groomsmen
were Miss Florence Smoot with Mr.. NJ. 3.
Ferry, "nth Of this city; Miss Ellen Burks,
of Liberty, with Iir. Ge0Tg5 ~Angustina ct
Richmond; Miss Lucy Talbot, of Danvill",
with Dr. Philip Taylor, Of Richmond; Miss
Lena Hardesty, of Maryland, with Mr..
Thomas Neal, of Richmond; Miss Willie
Walker, of Wytheville, with Mr.. II. G. Hub
bell, of Baltimore; Miss Hattie Williams, of
Richmond, and Mr.. William Knight, of the
same place The young and happy couple
left on the evening train for an extended
tour North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

INDIAN SUMMER.-The fairy pencil of
tumn has now touched the forests and paint.
ed them in colors of beauty that delight
while they sadden, and the following hne
fragment by Bayard Taylor descriptive OF
Indian Summer, now upon US, Will be aF-
precated as peculiarly apropos:
when the maple turns to crimson,
And the sassafras to gold;
When the sentian's in the meadow.
And the aster on the void,
When the moon is Tapped in vapor.
And the night is frosty cold"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

PERsoSAL.-Weste! and William Will
loughby, sons of Judge Westel Wil!onshbg,
of this city, have been awarded Hopkins
Scholarships at the Johns Hopkins toiTer-
sity at Baltimore, they being two Of the
eight successful competitors in class OF
eighty.
Cadet George T. Todd, son of Rev. F. NJ.
Todd, of Manassas, has been made first
lieutenant and adiutant of tho Highland
Cadets, of Worcester Mass.
Very Eminent Commander F. A. Reed,
Grand Commander of Knights Tempar @:
Virginia, of this city, attended the grand
banquet given by the Wilmington, DEL,
Knights Templsr to Richmond Comman-
diary last night at Wilmington and respond
ed TO the toast: "Ths Grand Master OF
Knights mplar-honored son of the Ola
Dominion" ~.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ". Keys will leave
here tomorrow to speud month in New
Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

REoEGANIzED The Lebanon ami Anan-
dale Farmers Club of Fairfax county,
which has been enjoying Rip Van Wrinkle
sleep for soma time, awoke on Thursday
last to realizing sense CT its existence and
reorganizsi by electing the following, OH
GERS to serve for the ensuing year: Adam
Martin, President; D. +. Abrams, l5t wee
do; Gee. X. Pickett, % vice do:; George
Aud, secretary; w. 81. Lewis, treasurer
and Merton Miller, Librarian. Judging
from the interest manifested by those pres
ept, this club begins new era on iirmer
basis and with the prospect of greater use
fulness than at any previous time of lis ex-
istence. Regular monthly meetings will
hereafter be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

OUR MAILs.-Before the fast mail train
was put on we always had the Alexau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-16

THE ALEXANDRIA LIGHT INFANTRY this
morning returned from Lyncbburg, where,
as. stated in the GAZETTE, they yesterday
took the first prize, $3.50 and handsome
silver cup, awarded the best drilled COM
pany at the fair. They were met at the de-
pot on their return by the ST. Johns Cadet
Corps and escorted to their armory, the two
commands attracting much attention On the
march through tho streets The boys say
they had good time and won the prize
without difficulty. Their competitors were
the Lynchburg Home Guard and the Dan
vile ,Greys. Before the drill took place
there was o military parade undercomma
Of Major Pidcewav Holt, composed of the
Fitz. Lee Troop OF Cavalry, commanded by
Capt B. w. Bocock, in gray coats and blue
pantaloons; the Alexandria Light Infantry.
Capt. George A. Mushbach. in gray, and
he Lypchture Blues, Capt. Frank Lee, IN
lark blue. The L,nchburg Home Guard,
Capt Thornton Withers, did police duty at
tie grounds.