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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04
LOCAL EREVITIES.

Tho nights now are quite cool, and q
single blanket is not uncomfortable.
The schooner Nathaniel Lark is on the
ways al the ship yard for repairs, and the
schooner 4. E. Smith is also there being
overhauled.
The Mayor has received letter from San
Francisco cnquring as to the nativity, &C.,
OF J. G. Lawrence, who, it is said, died III
this city in 1920.
The hunting season. By law. begins iii
Maryland to morrow, When the restrictions
placed upon the shooting of that delicious
bird, tie ortoian, is removed after that date.
The gorgeous sunset of yesterday was adj
n;rod by ell who saw it. The reflection of
the SUMS red rays caused the streets that
run cas-. and west to look like they were in
flames.
All efforts 10 recover the bodies of Mr..
John ii. Morgan, sou of Senator Morgan, OF
Alabama, and Mrs Emma Della Cetta, who
were drowned near the Chain Bridge, have
been fruiteSs.
TIE Mayor has received from the Com
missionsrs az the District of Columbia a
capy Of their last annual report, which he
has placed on file in tho Auditors Office,
aud will reciprocate.
The City Democratic Committee will meet
tonight to determine what action to take
in reference 10 u candidate for the House OF
Delegates. So far no one has submitted his
name to the committee but Judge Stuart.
EIr. 0. F. Baggett will have some extra fine
fresh meats for sale at his stand in the market
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

The gloomy fears, the Responding views
the WEAKNESS of soul that many complain
of, would often disappear were the blood
made pure and healthy before reaching the
delicate vessels Of the brain. Ayers Sarsa-
parilla purifes and vitalizes the blood; and
thus conduces to health of body and sanity
of mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

Ayers Ague Cure, when used according
to directions, is warranted to eradicate from
the system all forms Of malarial disease,
such as Fever and Ague, Chill Fever, In
termittent. Remittent and Bilious Fevers,
and disorders of the liver. Try it. The
experiment is o safe one, and will cost you
nothing if a cure is not effected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

THE RAILROAD SUIT.-The taking Of the
testimony liz the case of the Virginia Mid
land railway against the receiver of the AL
exandra and Washington railroad, growing
out of the Four-n mile run disaster, in Febru
airy last, was continued by Special Exami.
ner Fowler to- day. The hearing in the case
will not como up in the U. S. court before
January next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

HEBREW NEW YEAR-The Hebrew new
year will begin next Wednesday, when ap-
propriate services will he held at the syna-
gogue here. The following day will be OBJ
served as holiday The day of Atonemeut
occurs OH the Goth instant. On this day or
thodox congregations remain in the syna.
gogue all day in worship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

New YORK. Sent. Ill a. m.-There were
only slight changes in the opening quotations az
the Stock Exchange this morning as compared
with the closing prices yesterday, the differences
not exceeding % per cent. The early dealings
however, developed decided weakness most OF
the list fell from g to 4. The decline was check
ed about 1870 and during the next half hour the
losses were recovered in most cases. The market
has been dull and fcatureless otherwise than as
noted and at IL o'clock was quiet and firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

REPUBLICAN NoMINATIoN.-Hhe repub-
lcans CT Orange met yesterday and nomi-
mated F. Il. Stephens as their candidate 70:
the House Of Delegates. Mr.. Stephens de-
clined the nomination, but was prevailed
upon to reconsider the matter, and ten days
were given him for an answer. He was
beaten two years ago for the same position,
and, it is understood, he says he has never
recovered from that defeat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic State; fair weather,
followed by local showers. ,early stationary tenl-
rrature in southern po-:io.i. s!tsh !slI followed
* slight rise in temperature n Aorihern pnr-
lion. southwest winds preceded hs notthwcs.er!E
winds in northern portion.
4 DEMENTED NEGRo.-The residents of
S,uth Fairfax street were astonlshed land
some slarmed) yesterday evening between
elk and seven o'clock by noticing middle
aped negro man running with all the speed
he could summon down the middle of that
street. He appeared to be much terrified,
but. unmoestiDg any one, kept on alta rapid
,,oit raising clouds of dust when he reached
The ,1upaved streets, pursuing a course ap
nareutiv toward Hunting Creek. When he
arrived near the intersection Of Fairfax
street with Jefferson, probably imagining
that would accelerate his speed, he discard
cd his hat, coat and vest, and left them IN
inc dust behind him. For few moments
there was some terror apparent in the Wo'
men ant, children who happened to be on
the street he traversed, but their fears were
united when they saw the panic stricken
negro disappear down the hill leading to the
marsh northwest Of Jones's Point. Instead
of rushing into the creek, as some gravely
surmised he would do, the negro kept on,
bis speed urdminished, until he reached the
lighthouse on the point, When, finding, his
further progress impeded by water in front
and on both sides OF him, he came TO halt,
and was soon sitter taken in charge. He
cave his name as John Brent. and said he
hailed from Laesburg. 1t was almost i'm
possible to get from ia IN Ineligible his
tory Of himself, or what be was running
away from. his mind being il deranged
condition. He will probably be sent whence
he came.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

For bilious fsvers and malarial disorders,
use Ayers Ague Cure. Taken according to
directions, its success is guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

Ayers Sarsaparlla will cure your Catarrh,
aud do away with that sickening odor of
the breath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

AMUsEMENTs.-The Huntley & Gilbeit
Comedy Company will open their engage
ment at the Opera House, on next Monday
night, with BARLEY Campbelrs, best play,
Van, the Vi.ginisn. This company has
change Of bill nightly and the press speaks
in praise ofthem, wherever they have up
Oearal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

JUDGE STUART-The Winchester Times
III its notice Of Judge Stuart's speech iii that
place on Monday night last says:
The judge is fluent speaker, indulging in n
clap.trap. and the solid facts he rected were list.
encd to attontircly By his audience
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04
J. 3. TACKEIT, NO. IO2 KING ST.
AUCTION SALES.

A UCTION.-On SEPTEMBER .. 1885, at my
II residence, Fairfay county, Va, % miles
north of Vienna Station, w o. q w. K. r., and
on the Alexandria and I.ecsburg Pike, | will sell
the following: ONE 25.HOASE POWER p0kIA-
BILE ENGINE AND SAW MILL COMPLETE.
One 25 Horse Power Stationary Engine with re-
turn Tubuer and Fixtures, both good machines.
One Trerer & Co., Single Macliirc, ono Of tho
best made Ono Drag Saving Machine complete.
number of Saw Mandrels with Saws suitable for
horse or any other power. Ore 212.in. Judson
Governor, with patent Spring Speedcr, nearly
new. lot of iron and wood Pul!oys, Shaftings
and Hangers. A lot Of Circular Saws, various
sizes. Two Run feet Mill Barrs, spnd!es, Gear
ing Driving Pulleys and complete outfit. Ono
Complete Set Of Stave Machinery 4 lot Of Bolt
ing Two Yoke Large Oxen, Cows, Carts, Trucks.
Wagons, and II great number of articles o! Ma
chinery and Farm Line not mentioned Sale COM
mences at 10 o'clock. Terms made known on day
of sale. o. q. BfSLhf,
auA cow Ash Grove P. O., Fairfax CO. Va.
Bv Green & Wise Auct1oneers.
DY VIRTUE OLA DECREEof the Circuit Court
ID of Prince William county, rendered ut tho
May term, 1885, in the chanccry cause Of Robert
son VS.. Troth, the undersigned, special commits
soners will on MONDAY, tho Both day of Sep
TENDER, 1885 at 10 o'clock H.. in front of the
Market Building, on Royal street, III the city of
Alexandria. sell at public anction to tho highest
bidder A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, lying
near the village Of Accotink in Fairfax county, it
being part of the Mount Air tract, and contain
ing 146 ACRES, upon the following terms, to wit:
10 per cent. in cash. and the residue in three
equal annual instruments. The purchaser to give
bond and security for tho deferred payments,
bearing interest from day of sale, and tho title to
be withheld as further security until tho whole
| of the purchase money is paid A
| s. F. BEACH,
E. w. MOORE, CommTs.
E. E. MEREDITH. H.
| Hirqinia Prince William County,:
L z. Nelson, Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court, Of
said county, certify that f. E. Meredith. commits
sioner, has executed bond and security in the
above suit as required by law.
| on09-ta E. NELSON D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and mild. with one prisoner at the station
house The only case before the May.
or this morning for trial was that
of Charles Richards, colored, arrested for
being drunk and diisordery. He was fined
two dollars.
George Swanshury was arrested and lock
ed up for being drunk on the streets and his
trial set for to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

The PUBLIC SCHooLs.-The Clerk of the
School Board this morning commenced
granting permits for colored children to at
tend the public schools, and during the day
issued 3O9, 146 to boys and 1873 to girls. To-
morrow will also be- devoted to granting
permits to colored children, after which day
no more permits will be issued either to
white or colored children till Monday, Sep
TENDER 14th, so that the scholars next week
may go on with studies without Interrupt
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04
Cattle Markets

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Sept. 3.-At
oaeepsto?:n this week 1876 head of Cattle offered,
with sales at 3a5Ac FER lb Some 1860 Sheep
and Lambs otf-rsd: sheep sold st 2a3a cts, and
Lambs at 3a5 1Eac per Id. Some Cows aud Calves
sold at $20a45 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Sept. 3-Sheep
and Lambs.-The receipts are $50 since Monday,
and there are that number in the pens. Prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

There arcno new features in Flour. Wbeatirreg-
ular and fcvcIish The fluctuations, however, arc
within narrow limits, choice grades of milling clos
ing fniriy active at quotations and only lots of
that class finding ready sales at full figures. The
sales this morning were made on Change at 81
for good Fultz, ordinary So, mixed 90 and good
longlerry 93. Corn is easy and weak. Rye and
Oats steady Eggs arc scarce and higher. Other
r,cducc is abundant and slow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

are unchanged and thc market very dull, with
not very favorable prospects for next week.
Hogs.-The arrivals since Mondsy number 4S7
head, and those in the pens unsold BIZ Prices
are as on Monday 6a6a4c as to quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04
AT AND BEL OW COST!

|AT AND BELOW COST!
now til, enr
offer a store King street.
|Choce LOtFa[I and Winter Goods at andBeIoV Cost.
vELvErs CLOTHS HOSIERY
UNDERWEAR NAPKINS GOODS coLoREn
WOOL COTTON woo, ALLNDg-
s1RAB1E FALL SHADES AT AND BELOW COST PRICE
COTTON cents
NEW GOODS.
rsfrs
AT
Wholesale and Merchant Tailoring Department On Stairs
opened
and arrive all the desirable towestca prices
our
STYLES in Checks
and narrow Vale Diasols &c tsndss guaranteed
-H.vings RESIDENT constantly
any odnou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

o7la, do. 4th SO, do 5th 9sE., and do. income
56a561s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

NEW York, Sept. 4-stocks quiet and steady
Money easy at !. Cotton steady; uplsnds 10 1-16
Orleans 10 SIG; futures dull and steady. Flour
dull ant heavy. Wheat 1t.alhc lower. Corn
shade stronger Pork dull at S10a1O so. Lart
firm ut Sc 5212.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

RICHMOND MARKET, Sept. 3.-Market quiet
for nearly all kinds of produce. Flour dull and
weak To.day's offerings of Wheat reached about
: 900 bushels with sales of white at 70, lrng.
berry at 95 and shortbcrry at 75a94. Good Vir'
GINA white Corn brought Sc. Rye 65. No sales
of Oats reported,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

MARROW EscAPE.-Mr Henry Farr,
while visiting al the farm of Mr.. Benjamin
Hunter, in Fairfax county, few miles be-
low this city, yesterday, was attacked by a
vicious bull and severely injured and had
it not been for the timely appearance upon
the scenc ofassistance, would in all proba-
bility have been killed. AS it was Mr.. F.
was struck two or three times by the infu-
rated animal, but fortunately escaped a
lunge when the horns of the bull struck and
split a thick plank on the barn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-11:15 Il. m.-Whoat opened
quiet and firmer, but quickly sold of and is now
quoted at S05s for October without any particular
features being developed. Corn steady Mt AIN
for October. Oats unchanged Pork 1Oc higher
Lard unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

LYScuBURG MARKET Sept. 3.-There has been
very little change in the market since last week
report Receipts of Tobacco have been light with
an active demand for all working grades. Flour
is very dull Receipts of Wheat continue light
and prices declining, the quotations being from
50 to 95. The only Corn on the market is from
the West. Rye ond Oats are nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Sept 3-Flour
still quoted at So 75a5 70, as to brand. Whea
in light receipt and quoted at SOaSO, accordin
to quality. Corn $685. Oats 35a4O and BY
55a60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

PERsoNAL.-It is said that Col. John S.
= Shy, late consul at Hong Kong, China,
j.@s opened law office IN San francisco,
Cai.. and that he will make his permanent
ho,ar on the Pacific coast.
Jut.sa c. E. Stuart has returned from
King George c. II. and Fredericksburg,
where ne went to address the democratic
voters Of those places.
Rev. Father DeWolfe was taken suddenly
i'll this morning, and Father Brand, being
absent from the city no services were held
in St Mary's Church
Mr. James Brannon is very i'll at his home
on north Pitt street.
Mr. Henry Pollard, whose illness has be-
fore been mentioned, has but slightly i'm
proved during the past few days.
hir. Charles Lennon has returned from
trip TO New York.
Mr. J. F. Larkin, formerly of this city,
but now OF Jynchburg, was here today on
his way hcne from visit to his farm in
Prince William county.
Samuel 6. Brent, esq, has returned home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

CINCINNATI Hoo MARKET. Sept 3.-Hogs
quiet; common and light So GOa4 So ; packing
and butchers 81 load 65; receipts 1850 head ;
shipments 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Sept. Seattle
Trading slow; common grades weaker: shipping
steers STAG 1919; stockers and feeders 50 60s4
COWS, bulls, and mixed 81 Toad through Texans
50 3Oa3 so: Western rangers. natives and half
breeds s. Coal 90 COWS 81 50ai. Hogs--Mar-
ket strong and shade higher rough and mixed
So 9Oa4 90; packing aud shipping 81 2Oa4 50;
light S4a4 IS; slsips So 60a3 rs. shsep-Mar
ket unchanged natives 81 75a4 TO- Western
50 50a3 so; Texans 81 75a3 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-04

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, Sept 3-Beeves.
No trading in Beef Cattle for lack Of offerings;
steady for dressed at 5las6k,c per ID for Texas
Sides and Tao for native do. sheep.-Good Lambs
were a t1ife frmer, but common Lambs and
Sheep generally remain dull and depressed; the
accumulated supplies are nearly worked of, how
ever, and the situation is more hopeful. Hogs
nominally dull at 81 4Oa4 80 per 100 lbs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31
The Legend Of the willow.

One day golden-haired child, who
lived where no trees or flowers grew,
was gazing wistfully through the open
gate of beautiful park, when the gar
dener CHANGED to throw out an armful of
girl discovered one with tiny. bud lust
starting. Perhaps it will grow" she
whispered to herself, and, dreaming of
wide, cool boughs and fiuttering leaves,
she carried it carefully home, and planted
il in the darksome area Day after day
she watched aud tended it, and when by
and bye, another bud started, she knew
that the slip had taken root. Years
passed and the lowly home gave place
to q pleasant mansion, and the narrow
area widened into q spacious garden,
where many green tree threw its shad-
ow. But for the golden haired child,
now grown into a lovely maiden, the
fairest and dearest Of them all was the
one she had so tenderly nourished. No
other tree, she thought, cast such cool,
soft shade; in NO other boughs did the
birds sing so sweetly.
But while the tree lived and hourished
the young girl dropped aud faded.
Sweeter and sadder grew the light in her
blue eyes. till by-and-by Gods angel
touched them with q dreamless sleep.
Loving HANDS crowned the white brow
with myrtle, and under the branches she
had loved laid her tenderly to rest.
But from that hour as if in sorrow for
the one that tended It, the stately tree
began dropping. Lower and lower bent
the sad branches, lower and lower, until
they caressed the daisied mound that
covered her form.
sSeef" said the young companions,
= the tree 'weeps for her who loved il. y
And they called it the weeping willow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31
Too Obtuse to Comprehend.

Two young ladies were overheard talk
ing glibly aud confidentially on subur-
ban train.
'.Now, Mary, said one, tell me why
Charley and you quarreled
Because he's ninny that 8 the reason.
You know he's been coming to see me
for years, and could see just as plain as
anybody else that he was head over heels
in love with me. But he didn't seem to
have any snap to him, and | got real i'm
patient, just as any girl would have done.
A few nights before Christmas he called
to see me, and before he went away
says
Charley, want to make you Christ
mas present, but want to be sure it will
suit you. It is something real nice, warm,
useful and ornamental and will always
stay with you.
s "A scarfa' he says.
s No, not scarf, Isa;d, though it
might embrace you. It weighs nearly q
hundred pounds, and I've heard you say
you thought it very precious
oh, knowl' he says. "A bicyclep
By this time was nearly mad, bull
made one more effort
mot q bicycle, / says, but it can
walk, has mouth, eyes, pretty hair and
y very afectionate
Z. Now / know, ne said, and what do
you think the ninny guessed that time!
4 Newfoundland dog l was never 50
disguised in my life and have not seen
Charley since. He's treated me real mean.
and now leap year is gone and / Just
hate him. Oh, there he IS now at the
other end Of the car! Amt lie sweet2 ]
wish he would come and talk to US.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31
The Boom Or the Banjo.

There Is noticeable boom in banios.
which believe IS going to assume large
proportions. The real value of the
banjo is not vet widely known, and can
not be discovered from the use OF 1t on
the STAGE. It's finest effects are not seen
there, even in the hands Of the most ar
tistic players. The public needs to be
educated to its superb range Of tone.
and to thar end am introducing musi-
cal novelty in the shape Of q banjo or
epces We appeared before were delighted
with the musical effect Wehave twelve
banj0s. which range IN size from the
small picolo banjo to the big profess
sional instrument Pro-. J. ARMSTRONG.
Plsigadepkia.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31

sweet Is FeVenge especially to women,
said the gifted. but naughty, Lord Byron.
Surely la was in bad hum0r when he wrote
such words But there are complaints that
only women suffer, that are carrying num-
bers at them down 20 early graves Ihere Is
hope Tor those who suffer, no matter how
s1relys or severely. III DR. Il VI piereeas
aNoxlle Prescription Save IN its action
Il y 81 especially u women ana IS
naan. too Cor when women suffer. Che hoals.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31
Cur COnceif.

We seldom find persons whom we nc
knowledge to be possessed OF good sense
except those who agree with is in opin-
ion. When such occasions do occur, our
self-love always induces d decision in
favor Of their Judgment.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31

An CURED Of Catarrh and deafness by
Ely's Cream Balm. My aunt was deaf in
one ear. After using the Balm few times
her hearing was restored. r. ID. MORSE, In
surance Broker, Elizabeth, N. ]. Not
liquid or snuff
WE RECOMMEND Ely's Cream Balm where
q cure for Cetarh is called for, and consider
that we are doing the public service by
making its virtues known to those afflicted
with this lcathsome disease, for which il is
in most Instances q perfect cure. PEOK
Bios, Druggists, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Price 60 cents See adv
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-03-31
A secIuded spot--the ace up your sleeve.
a. lnenalrn nrenfI.

An Offensive Breath
IS most distressing, not only ~ the person af-
hicted il he have any pride, but to those with
whom he comes In contact It Is q delicate
only friends but lovers Bad breath and ca
tarrh are inseparable. DR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy cures the worst cases, as thousands
can testify.