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The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
OCEAN INSURANCE COMPANY.

FENHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
IL Ocean Insurance Company for the choice o.
ness as may legally come before them, will be
held at the Office Of the Company on Wednesday
the sixth day of January, 1886, at O'Clock p. M
CHAS. F. FLAGG, Secretary.
Portland, Dec. 16, 1886. dec16d3w
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER ss
WIT AND WISDOM.

The cigar that is called imported is about as
appropriately named as the hired girl we call do
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
REMEMBER OUR GREAT SALE

of B. W., Cherry and Mahogany
ParlOr and Chamber Furniture,
TurcOman and Lace Curtains,
SidebOards, &C., sc.
Our goods are first-class and re-
liable and will be sold cheaper
than poor trash that is forced up
on our market to be sold.
Now is your time to buy Furni-
ture for housekeeping or a nice
Easy Chair or Rocker for a Christ
mas gift.
Don't buy until you have called
ON us.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
LOST AND FOUND.

7 OsT-Lady''s gold watch, on High or Congress
or in p5d Ppod T8 BroW srest et
Will the finder please return same to 90 HIGH
STREET, and receive reward. III
ENOUND-The best place 10 buy Wedding Cake
IL is at DEER4NG'S Bakery, 800 Congress st.
2A-3m
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

BAD DRAINAGE causes much sickness. Bad
blood and improper action of the liver and kid
news is bad drainage to the human system, which,
Burdock Blood Bitters will remedy.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

8Iagistrate-"You are charged with misdemean-
or Uuncle RastUs."
Uncle Rastus Qn alarm)-"Wif Miss who, Yo'
Honah2'
NJ "Misdemeanor."
Uncle R-"Jedge, L soemnly swa'r da hahn no
lady in dis case whatsumebber. Deed da halnt'D
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
BOSTON AND MAINE r. r.
i'm effect Sunday, October n, 1855.
WESTERN DIVISION.

WESTERN DIVISION.
TRAINS LEAVE PORTLAND
For Boston at els, ,ss.4o a. m, ,s12. 80, 80 p m.
Arrive in BOston 1880 a. m, j. .15, ,445, &. .OOp D. m.
BostOn for Portland $50 a. NJ, loo, $50
p. IN. Arrive at Portland 1870, 500, sos p. m,
scarboro and Pine Point 6.15, $40 a. m,
ford and kennebunk 6.15, $40 a. m, 1870,
$50, 5.45 p. m. Wells Reach 6.15, $40 a. m,
$50 p: m, North Berwick, Great Fails, De-
Lowell, 615, $40 a. M, 1870, $50 p. m.
Rochester, Pennington and Alton Bay
Sa0rd az a. % Wa SS E MI fupctonI sis anu
$50 p. m. via Lawrence, $40 a. IN.
sThe $40 a. IN. and II, 30 p. m. connects with
Rail Lines to points West and South; the 1870
with Sound Lines for New York.
ParlOr Cars on trains leaving Portland S,46 a.
m. and 1890 p. M, and Boston at $50 a. m and
LOO p. IN.
SUNDAY TRAINS
for Boston LOO, 4.15 p. m. arrive 5.30,s45 pm.
EASTERN DIVISION.
TRAINS LEAVE PORTLAND
At2.OO A. W.: Every day Might Pullman) for
Biddeford, Kittery, Portsmouth, Newbury-
port, Ipswich, Salem, Lynn, Chelsea, sena-
o. 90 A. M: For Cape Elizabeth, scnrbors,
West ScarborO, saco, Biddeford, henne-
bunk, Wells, North Berwick, Conway
Junction, Kiftery, Portsmouth, Newbury-
port, Amesbury, salem, Lynn, Chelsea
and Boston, arriving at lilo p. M. connecting
with Rail Lines to New York and South an and West.
borO, SaeO, BiddefOrd, North Berwick,
Conway Junction, stops only to leave passengers)
Kittery, Portsmouth, NewburypOrt, Anses-
bury, Salem, Lynn, Chelsea and BostsH;
arriving at 500 p. M. connecting with Sound and
Rail Lines for points South and West. Az 600
p. Va: (ExpresS) for Boston and principal Way
Stations arriving in Boston at $50 p. m, connect
ing with Rail Lines for New York. TRAINS
LEAVE BOSTON for Portland, 1870, 900
a. m, 1890 week days, 100 p m. daily, arriving
in Portland 1905, LOO, 4.45, 10.50p. IN.
THE 730 a. m. and 700 p. m trains run from
North Berwick to Scarboro Crossing via Western
Division, stopping at principal Way Stations.
PULLMAN PARLOR CARS on trains
leaving Boston 900 a. M, 1890, ZOO p. M, and
Portland at 900 a. m., LOO and 600 p. m.
THROUGH PULLMAN SLEEPING
CARS on trains leaving Boston at TOO p. m. and
Portland 200 a. m
Through Tickets to all points South and West
for sale at Portland Depot Ticket Omcos,
and at Union Ticket once, 40 Exchange
Street.
D. j. FLANDERS, Gen. P. s. I. A.
JAS. T. FURBER, Genl Manager. 80
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NrOTICE rs MERERY GIVEN.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, that
~ the subscriber has been duly appointed and
taken upon himself the trust of Administrator of
the estate of
JONATHAN MOULT0N, late of North Var
mouth now Yarmouth.
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and Civ
en- bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate of said deceased, are re-
quired to exhibit the same; and all persons in
debted to said estate are called upon to make
payment to
E. DUDLEY FREEMAN, Admir-.
Yarmouth Dec. /, 1885. dec15d1aw3wT
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

Ar at Singapore Nov 3, ship Willie Reed, Yates
Cardiff,
Al at MonteVideo Nov 10, sch Henry Souther
Hupper, Portland,
sid Nov ~, barque WIN W Case, Dermott, fol
Boston.
Ar at Plymouth, E. 2oth inst, barqae Alice Reed
Stahl, Hamburg for Baltimore.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

Borque Mary q Reed, Warren, from Portland
arrived at Viquez previous to Dec 10 with rudder
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

Dospeptics can eat hot biscuit when raised with
Congress Yeast Powder. perfectly pure powder
containing no injurious ingredients.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
TO LET.
BUSINESS CHANCES.

ESR sALE-A lodging house on Washington
very pleasantly situated on best part of street;
rooms all let to permanent parties who will stay !;
rent OF house only $55 month; price 500, half
opportunity to step into good paying house with
small capital. POND s. BRITTAN, 339 Wash
ington ST., Boston. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites possesses heat
ing, strength gtotg and flesh producing qualities
that are especially valuable in Consumption
Seroftda, General Debility and wasting diseases
Of Children.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

GLOW is this, doctor, you charge me five francs
a vist?"
"That may be, but you forget that 1t was VINO
introduced the small poX into the neighborhood.'
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
-- WE --
SPEAK ONCE MORE!
FURNITURE
For the Holidays.
DEANE BROS. & SAWYER.

Look! Read and be convinced
that we are selling all kinds OF
Furniture, Drapery, Bedding, &C.,
lower than any other house in
Maine. PRICES OF FEW OF
OUR MANY NOVELTIES THAT
WE are offering for Christmas at
almost one half the former prices.
Easy Chairs in fancy Coverings,
$500, $500, $500 and upwards.
Willow Rockers, $3.50 and up
wards.
Patent Rockers, $500 $500,
$1,000 and upwards.
Patent Rockers, in fancy Carpet
Patterns for $500 and upwards.
Easels in Cherry, Ebony, and b.
w., $3.50 and upwards.
Foot rests in Pushes, $3.50 and
upwards.
Plush top Bouquet Tables, $3.50
and upwards.
A nice Ebony Towel Rack for so
cents, &C., &c.
Cherry and Black Walnut Desks,
Easy, Fancy and Reception Chairs.
Brass, Ebony and Cherry Stands.
Music Racks of all kinds. Cherry
Patent Rockers in Embossed
Leather, and great many other
Novelties too numerous to men,
tiOn.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

cannot express my thanks for .the benefits l
have received from one bottle of your Athlopho-
ros 1 have tried many different remedies, but
did not get any relief to speak of, but can say
truly that your Athlophoros has helped me. Mrs.
Gins H. Clifford. Lincoln Centre, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
One Hundred Dollars Reward.

TVyHE Consolidated Electric Light Company Of
IL fers one hundred dollars reward to anyone
who shall secure the detection and arrest of any
person or persons guilty of maliciously inter-
fering in any way with the lights, poles or wires OF
said company. dec1zdu
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
AT CONGRESS- ST. STATION

All trains excepting night Pullman trains will stop
for passengers.
THE IL. .15 p. m. train is the night express with
sleeping car attached and runs every night Sun
days included, but not through to Skowhegan on
Monday mornings or to Belfast and Dexter or
Trains are due in Portland as follows: The MORN
ing trains from Augusta and Bath S.45 a. IN. /;
Lewiston, $50 a. M; the day trains from Ban
gor and all intermediate stations and connect
ing roads at 12.45 and 1910 p. m.; the after
noon trains from Waterville, Augusta, Bath,
Rockland and Lewiston at 5.45 p M; the night
Pullman Express train at 1. 80 a. m.
Limited Tickets, first and second class, for
all points in the Provinces ON sale at re-
duced rates.
Experiment not successful. Steamer will make
last trip Dee. 10th.
PAYSON TUCKER, General Manager
FE. BOOTHBY, Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agt
Portland, November 80. 1886. no30du
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

FIR EE! FIR ZEE!
To all buying tickets to Souvenir Concerts, Beau-
tiful Souvenir Christmas Cards.
dec19 div
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
LIST OF VESSELS built in the district of Ba

LIST Of VESSELS DulIt IN tle dlStTlct OF Bath
during the year 1885.
Ships Hotspur, 1909 tons; Willie Rosenfeld,
1858; Francis 1878.
Barques Wallace b Flint, 793 tons; Lizzie Car
ter, $50 do.
Schs Christina Ellswort' 90 tons; Henry. Nor
ganthan, So; Joseph hIanta, 66; Kate Morse,
69S; Conecup, 781; Eliza A Toms SS; Mabel
Kenniston, 78; Grover Cleveland, 81; City of
Philadelphia, 367; VIM Downes, ZIG; Edward
Allen True, 1872; steamer Haytien Republic,
770; tug-boat Fanoho, 10; sloops Resolute, 81 /;
Modoc, 21 /; ferry-boat Cornela H, SO,
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
NATIONAL TRADERS BANK.

TIlHE shareholders of the National Traders Bank
Il of Portland, are hereby notified that their an
nual meeting will be held at their banking room,
on Tuesday the twelfth day of January next, at IL
O'Clock a. M, to choose five Directors for the en-
suing year. and to act on any other business that
may legally come before them.
EDWARD GOULD Cashier
Dec. IL, 1886 dec11d1m
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
On and after TUESDAY, Dec. list,
ESS5, Passenger Trains Leave
Portland as follows:

Portland as follows:
For Bangor, Ellsworth, Dlf. Desert Ferry,
VancebOrO, st. j ohm, Halifax, and the
Provinces, ST. Stephen and Aroosteok
County, 1.20 p, m, via Lewiston, 1.25 and
41115 p. m., via Augusta; and for Bar Har-
ber, and BangOr & Piscatnquis n. r.,
Hills p. M, for skowhegan, Belfast and
Dexter, 1.20, 1.25, Ill. 1.15 p. m; Watervilie,
ITO a. M, 1.20, 1.25, Hills p. m.; and on Sat
urdays only at 5.15 p. M. for Augusta, HAL
lowell, Gardiner and Brunswick, ITO a.
M, 1.25, 5.15, +11.15 p. m; Bath, 710 a, M,
1926, 5.15 p. M, and on Saturdays only at lilo
p. m; RockIand and Knox and LincolM
X. H., T. 10 a. M, 1.25 p. m; Auburn and
Lewiston at 500 a. M, 1.20, 300 p. m; Lew
iston via brunswick, 7.1o a: M. Hills p.
m; Pennington, Monmouth, Winthrop,
Oakland and North Anson, 1.20 p. M;
Harrington via Brunswick, 7.10 a. m.
and 1.25 p. H.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.

B0OTBHAY, Dec 2O-Ar, schs Mary Elizabeth,
Dunton, Portland; Julia S, French, st John, NIB,
for Portland.
Sailed, schs Omaha. Boston for Bucksport; Alb
Mt Desert; Edward Stanley, New Bedford for
Bangor,
In port, schs Lydia Webster, from Camden for
Portland; Mary Hawes Cooper, ROekport for Bos-
ton; Albert Jameson, Candage, Rockport for do
Lookout, Lubec for New York.
PORT CLYDE, Dec 21-Sch Pushaw, fm Ports
mouth for Tenants Harbor, arrived here goth and
dragged ashore, where she now lies in an easy
position. Efforts will be made to get her of on
abatement of the wind.
Sch Racer Gerrior, from Cape Shore for Glou-
cester, arrived at this IT 18th, and reports, on
the passage, had heavy gale OF wind in Yhlcll
mainsail During he storm here goth she drag
ged her anchors and went ashore. She lies in a
hard position. but will probably come Off all right
on abatement of the wind.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

appropriately named as the hired girl we call DO
mestlc.
RAD DRAINAGE causes much sickness. Bad
blood and improper action of the liver and kid
news is bad drainage to the human system, which,
Burdock Blood Bitters will remedy.
8Iagistrate-"You are charged with misdemean-
Uncle e'I Rastus lin alarm Miss who Yo'
Honah2"
lady in dis case whatsumebber. Deed da hain't"
Moving waxworks-
Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with HypophoSphiteS possesses heat
ig strength gtDtlg and flesh producing qualities
that are especially valuable in Consumption
Serottdo, General Debility and wasting diseases
of Children.
Chow is this, doctor, you charge me five francs
1T is less than charge anybody else"
'That may be, but you forget that II was VINO
introduced the small poX into the neighborhood'
cannot express my thanks for .the benefits 1
have received from one bottle of your Athlopho-
ros. Ihays tried many different remedies, but
did not get any relief to speak of, but can say
truly that your Athlophoros has helped me. Mrs
Chas H. Clifford, Lincoln Centre, Me.
A man will lay down his head or peril his life
for his honor: but let us be shy how we ask MIN
TO give up his ease or his hearts desire-Thacke
ray.
Be sure that you ask for Colgan's Tatfy Tolu, as
number of limitations have sprung up since it
has become SO popular. 1t relieves indigestion
Mamma what is that?'
"That, my son, is the picture of a vampire"
"What is vamp1re?'
"a vampire is a big BAT"
ooh yes that's what you said papa had gone
on the other night Why didn't you say yampire?"
Always avoid harsh purgatiye pills. They first
make you sick and then leave you constipated.
Carter's Little Liver Pills regulate the bowels and
make you well. Dose one pill.
Color blindness-When man takes brown
silk umbrella and leaves green glngham IN lts
place.
If you are nervous or dyspeptic try Carter's Lit
tie Nerve Pills Dyspepsia makes you nervous,
and nervousness makes you dyspeptic either one
renders you miserable and these little pills cure
both.
Capital presents for Christmas or any other
time-PreSence of mind
- - ---------
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

Moving waxworks-Beehives
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
Foreign Port!
Spoken,

Nov 10, lat SO N lon 119 Al w, ship Robert
Dixon, from Tacoma for Valparaiso.
Nov 16. lat N, Ion 33 w, barque Geo Homer,
Perry, from Gottenburg for Australia.
No date, lat AZ N, Ion 1T 40 w, ship Manuel
Laguna, from San Francisco for Liverpool
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Frank Plummer, of Manchester, N II, has
purchased 9-64ths of brig Minnie Abbie, 1927 tons
from B Plummer of Harrington at 1881.
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22

man will lay down his head or peril his lie
for his honor: but let us be shy how we ask him
to give up his ease Or his hearts desre.-Thacke-
roy
The Portland daily press., 1885-12-22
New York Mining Stocks.

by ItItBTdpH.J
~ NV uppIr nao o1 1QQ6 The following are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-11
LOCAL SEETITIES.

Rev. 0. F. Hippo will conduct the services
at the Reform Clubs room to morrow even
ing.
On account of the hot weather. the skat-
ing rink has been closed from now till Sep
TENDER next.
The July, or grand jury, term of the Cor
poration Court, Judge \. B. Meade, COM
mences on Monday next.
Judge Willoughby of this city,is mention
ed in connection with the Malone nomina-
ton for attorney general of tie State
The trustees Of Belle Haven Lodge, X. of
H., o-dav paid the widow Of the late James
Iden $4,000, the amount Of tnn policy held
by the deceased in that order.
Rev. f. J. Willis, former pastor fthe First
Baptist Church in this city, will preach in
said church to morrow at IL q. II. aud S p.
m. Rev. ]. +. Massey, will occupy the pull
pit on the 3-d Sunday--JuIy l9th.
Frank Parker, coiored, who on The Sd
instant shot little colored girl named Fan
ny Turner in the nose with pistol, in Fair
fax county. was subsequently arrested and
fined So. The cir. has recovered.
We call attention to the announcement,
in another column, Of Washington and Lee
departments, as well rs the schools Of law
and engineering, open September II.
The excursion 10 Marshall Hall, given
last night by The Old Dominion Boat Club,
was q most enjoyable affair socially, besides
being successful financially. The Old Do
minion's know how TO manage gu excur-
sion as well as "pull an oar"
Tie members OF Council! Of the Second
ward held caucus last night to determine
whom they would support as candidates for
the numerous Offices 10 be filled by that
body, but adjourned without arriving at any
definite understanding, the members de-
clining to pledge themselves as to any can
didates
On complaint OF the owner, and Messrs.
Hamilton IS Smith, the occnpic:s, Of the
store on The north side Of King street enc
door west OF Pitt, the erection Of bay win
dows 10 the house adjoining on the west,
now being fitted up by M:. Hugo Herfurth,
was this morning stopped on the ground
that they encroached upcn Tho pavement.
Later the objections were withdrawn and
tho building Of the windows was proceeded
with.
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Hon. J. Z. MASSEY, who was in the city
yesterday on business, left for his home, in
Albcmarle county, this morning. In short
conversation with reporter for the GA
zE'rTE last night he said that his name
would be presented to the Richmond con-
vention in connection with the gubernato-
rial nomination, and that he has q good
backing, having u solid delegation in his
favor from bis own county, one of the larg-
est in the State. His opinion is that the
contest, after few ballots, will be narrow
cd down between himself and General FitZ.
Lee, and he has very strong hopes of being
the NOMINEES. He says there is q large
plumber Of people in the State who want
him 10 run for Governor on a platform Ct
S1O,0GO0OO rs the basis of settlement of the
State debt. While in the city he was the
guest Of AR. II. J. KNIT
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TO most children the bare suggestion of o
dose of castor oil is nauseating Why not,
then, when pnysic is necessary for the little
ones, use Ayers Cathartic Pills? They
combine every essential and valuable prin.
ciple of catbartic medicine, and being
sugar coated ara easily taken.
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Arlington. Va, July S, 1885.

Arlington, Va, July 5, 1880
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
y by the Board Of School Trustees Of Arlington
District. Alexandria county, Va, up to the 18th
of July for FUREISHlNG THE LABOR AND
ERECTING A SCHOOL BUILDING to be 2ix3G
feet of FRAME one story. A plan Of the same and
details given on application to either the chair
man or secretary of said Board: The WORK to be
completed By August 25th, 1885; to be done in
substantial manner and subject to the supervi-
sion and approval Of said Beard OF Trustees:
The bids will be opened a. ) D. IN. on Wcdncs
day. july 18th, 1885, at the residence Of Il.
BAILEY. A.P. DOUGLASS, Chairman.
HARVEY BAILEY. Clerk. jy9-4t
J7OR LUNCH AND EXCURSION PARTIES
T. pottcd Ham, Tongue. Chicken. Turkey Duck,
Game, Lunch Tongue and Ham. sardines in Oil,
Sardincs in Mustard, Olives Pickles, Lime Fruit
Juice Fancy Crackers and Cakes.
;vs GEO. NcBURNEY & SON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-11

CAPT KING SUSPENDED An engine
came from Charlottesville and took the
northern. bound Midland train out on sche-
du!e time Yesterday morning. Capt. King,
however, did not take charge of the train,
ali order being received for his suspension.
We understand that one of the most promi.
nent directors of tho road telegraphed to
Alexandria that he wanted to be heard in
defence of Cap'an King and others are
making every effort to have him reinstated.
The railroad men here are unanimous in the
wish that he may come out all right
LynchJnrg I'rginiam.
1t is understood that Capt. Kings suspen-
sion will he Of short duration, but was ne.
cessary under the well established rules Of
the Virginia Midland Company which are
invariably enforced.
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Almost every person has some form Of
scrorulous poison latent in his veins. When
this develops in scrofu,aus sores, ulcers, or
eruptons, or takes the forIa OF rheumatism,
or organic diseases, the suffering that ensues
is terrible beyond description. Hence the
gratitude OF those who discover, a5 thous-
ands yearly DO, that Ayers Sarsaparila will
thoroughly eradicate this evil from the sys,
TEN,
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GIVEN BoND-Maj. w. w. Herbert the
recently appointed postmaster of this city,
Yesterday gave bond in the sum of $32 600,
Mcssrs H. G. Dulany, of Fauquier county,
and Capt. Herbert Bryant, of this city, be-
coming his sureties in tho sum of $4,000
each. The bond was forwarded to the Post
Office Department in Washington last night
for acceptance, and, in few days, Major
Herbert expects to receive his commission,
and will Immediately enter upon the dis
charge of his duties. Until he is commits
stoned Maj Herbert declines to make known
the names Of the assistants he will appoint,
even If he has selected them, which it is un-
derstood he has not as yet done in more
than one instance.
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.JDHNS' HOPKINS.

Earned runs-Alcxandrias, o: Johns Hopkins,
q Lett on basss-Alcxandra, ; Johns Hopkins,
=. Double plays-.ones t. Blunlcc, = Struck.
"ut--on Barr, II: on McCaf'rcv. :. Bases on
hslls--hy Barr l ; by McCailrey. ,. Passed balls
--kinsiow. ,; McAucy, /; Dashiell, ): Can.
field. l. Wild pitches-Barr / McCa!irey, l..
Time of game, 2h. Umplcc--Owcns.
Manager Adams is trying 10 arrange q
game with the strong Westminster team,
of Maryland, for some day next week.
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stood, Messrs. w. II. Marbury and b. 5.
Leadheater from the Board OF Aldermen,
-and Messrs. G. S. French and Hubert Snow
den from the Common Council, will COM
pose the Finance Committee.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Ear the Middle Atlantic States generally fair
,.a,hc7 northeasterly winds becoming variable
,'i~ht fall in temperature. Cool, fair weather IS
indicated for o-morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-11

Safe, swift, and sure 10 regulate the bow
els, arc Ayers Catharthi: Pills. Recon-
mended BIZ eminent physicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-11

U. S. CoURT.-Before the adjournment o!
the T. S Court in this city yesterday, Judge
Hughes issued au order to the marshal d.
recting him TO pay to w. J. s. Clark the resi-
due OF the money i'll bis hands arising from
the sale Of the schooner Irene, after paying
the proven claims against the schooner and
the costs in the case.
In the s'Blind Tom writ of habeas cor
pus case the following order was entered by
Judge Il. W. Hughes, yesterday: That the
said wri. be discharged and the said Thorn
as Virgins, otherwise called Thomas Be-
thuue, and known publicly as "Blind Tom, !"
be remanded to the legal custody and con.
troll of his committee, James n. Bethune,
and that the petition of the said Charity
Virgins be dismissed for want of jurisdic-
ton in this court, from which order Of dis.
missal the said Charity Virgins, in open
court, appeals, and the said appeal is allow
ed OF the court.