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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

A BRIDE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.-Some
weeks ago John W. Irwin started variety
show in Lynchburg in connection with his
saloon, and employed an actress named
Lottie Lee from Baltimore. Chas. Irwin, a
younger brother of the proprietor. paid
marked attention to the actress, which dis
pleased John and resulted in difficulty
between the brothers, eliminating in the
elopemept and marriage of the younger
brother and the girl III Baltimore. The
couple returned to Lynchburg several days
ago and were treated with great harsnness
by the Irwin family. Saturday night the
bride attempted suicide by swallowing a
quantity Of white lead, and il is believed
she will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

Halrs Hair Remover renews, cleanscs,
brichtens, and invigorates the hair, and re,
stores faded or gray hair to its youthful
color and lus..re. People with gray hair
prefer to use the Remover, rather than pro,
claim to the world, through their oleacnea q
locks, that they are becoming aged' ana
passing on TO decay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13
ap11 At

A the solicitation of friends, L announce my
II self candidate for Mayor, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic primary, and if nomi-
mated and elected, promise to perform the du-
ties faithfully and impartialy. 1 have been d
citizen of tho CITY iorty-six years served six
years in the Common Council and until turned
out by the federal military; l have acted as
Magistrate twenty years and as Presiding Justice
of the County Court in 1850. ! am, therefore, no
stranger to you all. Respectfully,
apl3-2t JAMES W. MALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

;, LIE BAPTIST CHURcH-The meetings
w., ,ua' nave been in progress in the First Bap-
n; nj. ,.hurch, Washington street, closed last
o osu'. During the entire meetings the con-
s'esatiens were large aud the interest en-
nvuFaSlnk. A number of believers have
E p';, with the church for baptism, and on
n' 'n''S night and last night the baptistery
i;" The pulpit was uncovered and be-
NV, ;es'. !, We're buried with Christ by bap-
, ,s,u, There are others awaiting the ordi-
Lie Young Peoples Aid Society,"" in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

MILITARY.-The officers Of the Third
Virginia Regiment will meet IN Frederlcks,,
burg to day to determine the location OF
the summer encampment Of thu regiment
aud 10 transact other routine business. Az
this meeting the regimental off GERS Will
also be instructed as to the choi ce of the
regiment for Brigadier General who is to
be elected in Richmond next month to NIL
the vacancy caused by the resgna zion OF
General Fi;Z Lee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

INDICTED PoR MURDER.-As will be- seen
by reference to the court proceedings to-
day The grand jury in the case of the Com
monvvealth Va. J. T. Downey, Indicted for
the murder of J. 7. Burnett, brought in a
true bin. Downey was shortly afterwards
arrested by Deputy Sergeant BrHton
Smith, and will later this evening pr to-
morrow morning be taken before n,agis
trate for examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

DECISION PosTPoNED-It is understood
that Judge Meade, of the Corporation Court,
was prepared this morning to deliver his
opinion in the injunction case of G. r. Hill
VS.. the W., o. & w. R. r. Co, but, at the
request of Capt. Mushbaoh, counsel for the
plaintiff, who was unavoidably absent from
the city, the matter was postponed till his
return "Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

By lack of open air exercise, ana !De
want Of sufficient care in the matter OF diet
the whole physical mechanism often he
comes impaired during the winter. Ayers
Sarsaparila is the proper remedy TO take
in the spring of the year to purify the
blood, invigorate the system, excite the
liver to action, and restore the healthy tone
Nd yiCor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

POLICE REpoRr-Llst night was clear
and cool There were fifteen prisoners at
the station house. The Mayor this morn
ing disposed of the following cases.
Fifteen young white men and boys toi
playing ball on Jones' Point, were dismissed
with a rcprimaud, but the Mayor warned
4hem that if again arrested for similar Of
fence they would be punished.
Three colored boys and one white boy fuI
Jitthing cents on the streets, were dismissed
with q reprimand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

RAILROAD CHANGES. = Mr.. James +.
Waddey, master mechanic, and Mr.. Paul
r. Evans, one OF the road masters OF the
Virginia Midland Railroad, have been mott
fed that after the 18th instant their servi-
ces will be no longer needed. Mr.. J. A
P.umphries, yard master at Charlottesville
las resigned and Mr.. Amos Woodward, OF
this city, one OF the car inspectors, has lost
his position. Mr.. Ii. M. Smith will take
Mr.. Waddey's place and Mr.. j. A. Perry
that Of Mr.. Evans. Mr. f. J. Cabell, Assls
, tant Engineer, will have charge of the con
struction and repairs of bridges, buildings
water works amt other structures, together
with the details of engineering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

DROPPED DEAD.-A colored man named
Ash Alexander, while at work saving woo d
dropped dead at the residence of Mrs. job Il
Mnton, at the upper end of Prince stree,
this evening about O'Clock, it is supposed
from heart disease. His remains were taken
to his home in the upper part of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

F1sH.-Since Saturday about 100, 900 her
ring have arrived at Fishtown, which sold at
from S. to S. per thousand. But few shad
have been received, and they sold at the
rate Of $20A22 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

ARRIVAL OF WATER PIPEs.--The three
masted schooner J. E. MAJ shall, having
on board $40 tons of large water pipes just
cast for tie Alexandria Water Company
arrived here yesterday nos@ing from Phla,
delphia. and is now lynn, al Queen street
dock. The pipes will be distributed along
the streets in the upper section of the city
at once, and the work Of increasing the
city's water supply pushed rapidly to com
ple,on. Another vessel load of pipe is ex-
pected here from Philadelphia in week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

PERsoNAL-General John Tyler, son OF
! ex-President Tyler, attended Grace church
Yesterday, where a number of persons
,, were confirmed by Bishop Randolph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

connection with this church, held its regu-
lar monthly meeting yesterday afternoon
and 'ected officers for the ensuing quarter
as follows: President, E. Linwood Fhpp';
vice Prrsid. a., Mis- Ella Fairfax; Secre'
tary, John Graves; Financial Secretary
Ryland Joyce; Treasurer, Miss LILY H.
Nails; Organist, Miss Carrie Price; Chor's-
ter, Willard F. Hobson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

BLIND Tom Under proceedings on an
inquisition of idiocy before the Court of Or
binary at Columbus, Ga, Blind Tom, the ia
NOUS blind pianist, was yesterday placed
under the guardianship Of General James
y, Bcthune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13
Alexandria. Va. April IL. 1885.

Alexandria Va, April IL, 1885.
A meeting Of the Democratic Executive Com
mittce of this city will be held at Room =, Market
Building, on TIL URSDAY next, the 10th instant
at 7:30 D. H. at which time arrangements will
be made for tho Primary Election to nominate
candidates for the various municipal Offices to be
voted for at the May election. Respectfully,
JAMES r. CATION,
ap11 at Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

HOTEL ARRIvALs--Eruddock House
Lewis G slasher, pittsburg. Pa; J. 81. James
], uc1 .::,e, Baltimore L. P. Lynn, and G..
:. TRcketE, n. Y; J. A. Caldwell, Newark,
O.; W. Cabeli Brown. Episcopal High School;
W. NJ. Garrison, and r. T. Williams, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

CONFIRMATION SERvICEs.-Rt. Rev. A.
NJ. Randolph, Of the Episcopal Diocese OF
Virginia, visited the churches of that de-
nomination in this city yesterday and ad-
miuistered the rite of confirmation therein.
At each Of the churches large congregations
were present, who manifested deep interest
in the impressive services. The Bishop
preached an interesting sermon on each &C.
casion. At St. Pouls church in the morn
ing class of I was confirmed; at Grace
Church in the evening 5. and at Christ
Church at night IA. The rite was to have
been administer ed at Grace Church on Sat.
urday night, but was unavoidably post
poned till yester day evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

Read all the advertisements OF spring
medicines, and then take Ayers Saraapa-
rila, the best blood purifier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

Orders TO cease hostilities in Tonquin
have been sent by the French government
to Gen. de l'Isle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

TIOR CLERK OF THE MARKET hereby re
Il spectfully announce myself candidate for
Clerk of the Market, subject to the decision of the
primary election.
ap10-te LAMBERT d. L1LES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

7 HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDI-
i date for Clerk of the Market, subject to the
decision of the democratic primary.
ap11-tpe JOS S. BEACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

rEIO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA.-Ir re-
l. spectfully announce myself a candidate for
reelection for Clerk of the Market, subject to the
decision Of the conservative democratic primary
election. Respectfully ~
JAMES w. SIMPSON,
ans, Clerk of Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

Physicians, clergymen, and scientists,
unite in recommending the use OF Hairs
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

There was spit of snow about half past
Twelve o,c,ock to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

Fer the Middle Atlantic States generally
fair weather. winds shifting to Northwestern
~, higher barometer, slight changes in
temperature. The same conditions will pre-
vaii o-lnorroW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

CANAL NEws.-A disps tch from Cumber-
iand says the canal trade continues un-
usually good for the season, nineteen boats
n"Ving left that port Friday, carrying 2. l74
Ions ct coal, consigned to J. P. Agnew & Co.,
at1 agents of the Consolidation, Maryland
aud Borden Companies at Georgetown. An
O!u ooatman said Saturday There were only
plenty of boats in good repair on the canal,
.he'e would be good season, but, on &C
count Of last years dull season, the 325 boats
10" on the canal were very much in need
VI repairs. There are no preparations as
yet on the part of the American aud New
oes'ra Coal Companies shipping by canal,
suu the Consolidation, as usual will be the
principal shipper. Boatmen are receiving
seventy cents per ton to Georgetown, and
tuere has been no strike so far, the only
real, ,sars eelng among the boatmen that some
WI" VII! accept even less than seventy cents,
which many of them did last year rather
IMAM be idle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

RAID ON SABBATH BREAKERs.- years
the urchins-and many of maturer age-o'
the southern section of the city have been
in the habit of spending their Sundays IN
base ball playing on Jones' Point and other
contiguous localities, laying the flatterlng
JUNCTION to their souls that the Sunday law
had become obsolete. or II dead letter, more
honored in its breach than its observance.
In addition to the hurrahs of the ball play
ers, the disputes of others engaged in the
paslime Of cenr-tossing has been also often
heard Yesterday afternoon the usual rao'
bic gathered on the point and we're soon
engaged in their respective diversions When
10 their alarm The stern figure Of Policeman
Nightingale appeared on Battery Rodgers
hill, while in the west, in the direction oil
Yeaces' garden. the equally determined
Lieut.. Smith with other minions of the law
We're seen advancing. Escape was, OF course,
impossible there was one alternative IN or
der TO avoid arrest-to 60 overboard--Whlch
the party, in consequence OF the cnlillness
of the atmosphere, were 10th to DO. Inc
officers soon surrounded the crowd, @hen
one of the latter jumped into sklfnnd push :
ed out from the shore, but soon realized the
fact that he had no paddle in the boat, ana
n heavy flaw from the northwest Striking
the craft at the time, he sagely concluded
it was better to rely upon the mercies OF the
law than trust to the turbulent Potomac, so
lowering himself into the chilling waters ne
drew The skiif to land and Internationally
surrendered The police got the party to-
gether eventually and marched them to
the station house, on the way to which the
prisoners made many offers of collatera's
for their future appearance if the officers
would let them 60 The Lieutenant and
his men, however, were memorable, and
upon arriving at the station house each boy
was compelled to leave one dollar as secur
ity for his appearance this morning. There
were seventeen in the gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13
CANDIDATES.
ELECTION NOTICE.

Al announcements under this heading must he paid
for I'm adrancs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

r ANNOUNCE MYSELF AS A CANDIDATE
i for re election TO the Office of Superintendent
of Police, and respectfully solicit the support of
my fellow citizens, subject to the decision OF the
urinary IapS-tpel JAMES 2. COLEMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

I RESPECTFULLY announce myself can4l.
/ date for the nlliec IF Superintendent of Police,
subject to the decision of the democratic primary
election, aud If elected will perform the duties Of
the Office IA thtul!y.
on7tf WILLIAM DOBIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

A T THE SOLICITATION OF MANY OF MY
n fcllow-r tzcns, announce myself as candi'
date for Mayor, subject to the decision of the
primary election [ap6-tfl JNO. B. SHOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

EOR AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, city
L OF Alexandria.-I respectfully announce my
self as a candidate for reelection, subject to the
urinary. ia,Gl F. l.. BROCKETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

rIIO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA CITY
l. Having boon requested By many citizens ire
spective Of party, tobaconea candidate for Mnyor
l hereby announce myself candidate before the
people for that "llicc. If it should be your good
pleasure TO scecl ne COR this trust at tho coming
election be assured lis duties shall be discharged
solely for the best and ruest interests of the city,
never forecttin. That the sourcc of Office Is the
people. Respectfully,
apG-tf ROBERT L. LUCAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

YIyANTED.-One or two well foRNlohhl,
w ROOMS with BOARD for self wife and
child one year old. Address slTihg lei'ns' ec.'
T. II. w., Eoom II, 14l9 F Street, "asnlne %
n -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-13

I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF a candidate
| for the olfcc"f City Auditor, subject to the ac-
ton of the Gc;arcratic primary.
mh3O tf +. II. - BklEN.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08
Never Swear.
gasligllt.

l. It is mcda. A boy of high moral standard would almost as soon steal a sheep as swear.
 ?. It is ruigar-altogether too low for decent boy.
 3. IL is ;owardiy-implying a fear of not boing believed or obey ed.
 i. It is mgcatlenaaly. A gen tlcman, according to Webster, is d gcateel maa-weil bred, refined Such one will no more swear than to gc into the street to throw mud with I chimueysweep.
 . It is ia decent--oilensive to delicacy, and extremely unit for human ears.
 6. Itis foolish. "Want of decen- cy is want of sense"
 {. It is Qbusire to the mind which couccives the oath, 10 the tongue which utters it, and to the person at whom it Is aimed.
 $. It is reAOm0us-Showing a boys heart to be nest of vipers, and every time he swears one of them sticks out from his head.
 9. It is eontemptibie -forfeiting the respect of all the wise and good.
 10. It is wieked-Sio'ating the divine law, and provoking the dis pleasure ot him who will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08
4 " 0YE AN
From the Aulnta Constitution.

From the Atilnta Constitution,
 "Mv name is Mary Chapman, and live at the corner of Williams and Cox streets, At lnnta. l have been dreadful sufferer from scrofuta and runnine, eating scrotul"us u!- cers for six wears. Have been waited upon during the time by seven Atlanta physicians, but they failed to cure me. also used var!- ous advertised remedies without the least ben eft. While being thus treated grew worse all the time Scrofulous swellings on both siias of my neck--whjch became running, eating sores, afecting my throat. mouth and nose. The eating sores on my neck were q mass of corruption almost down to thc boncS My throat became SO much affected that l could scarcely swallow, my food lodging in a portion of my t1roat. l lost my appetite en- ,lrelv, lost my flesh and was reduced to 63 pounds weighs-hcng d mere skeleton. My whole system became terribly poisoned, and in fearful condition. In this condition l commenced the Use of B. P. B, and found great relief in thc int bottle,
 "WEvn hud used five bottles my health had so much improved that the ulcers were all healed, the swelling suhsded, my ap- petite returned, my skin became actiye, my strength reture ed, and i gained fl pounds of Ht-h. lam now healtnr, fnt and hearty, and am able to do as much work (. any woman, and feel as happy as a lark"
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08

is the nabitual thought that frames itself into our life. II af- fects us even more than our inti- mate social relations do. Our confidential friends have not so much to do in shaping our lives as thoughts have which we harbor.
 -J. W. Teal.
 Apologizing is very desperate habit--one thatis rarely ever cured. Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten the first thing q mans companion knows of his short comings is from his apology,-professor at Break fast Table.
 Whatsoever knowledge or work does not lead us 10 know Christ will prove worthless to our souls and perish. Other knowledge may vanish away. but the knowledge of Christ endurcs forever. Therefore the great master himself has taught us that it is perpetual life 10 know God and Him whom God hath sent life to the brain, life to the heart, life to the life. There is no knowledge like knowing the CruciGed.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08
Gathered Gems.

l would that happiness were gold, that l might cast my large ness of it to the crowd. d.-rhe Cup.
 Feelings come and go like light troops following the victory of the present; but principles, like troops of the line, arc undiSturbed and stand fast .- Richter.
 Science. has no faith hegcttiug power. Therefore, a Christian should not rest upea a scholastic wisdom, but on the power of God renewing the Heart. I'll euhner.
 If a crooked stick is before you, you need not explain how crooked i, is, lay a straight one down by the side of it. the work is well cone. Preach the truth, and error will stand abas@d ia it's presence. -- Spprgeon.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08
Hints to Prevent Fires.

Fireman's Herald: Always buy the best quality of oil.
 Never make a sudden motion with lamp, either in lifting or setting it down. Never put lamp on the edge of table or a mantel.
 Never fill a lamp after dark, even if you should have to go without a light.
 See that the lamp-wick is al- ways clean, and that it works free ly in tube.
 Never blow out lamp from the top.
 Never take light to a closet where there arc clothes. If nec- essary to go to-. the closet, place the light at distance.
 Use candles when possible in go ing about tue house and in bed rooms. These are cheaper and cant explode. and for many pur- poses are just as good as lamps. Matches should always be kept in stone or earthen jars or in tin.
 They should never be be left where rats and mice can get hold of them. There is nothing more to the taste of a Tat than phosphorus They will eat it if they can get at if. A bunch Of matches is almost certain to be set fire to ia rat gets at it.
 Have perfectly good safes in ev- cry place where matches are 10 be used and never let match be left on the floor
 Never let a match go out of your hand after lighting it until you gre sure the fire is out and then it is better to put it in d stove or earthen dish.
 It is far better to go to the safe ty matches, which can only be lighted on the box which contains them.
 Have your furnaces cleaned out and examined carefully ill the fall and at least once in the winter, by a competent person. All the pipes and flues should be carefully look ed 10.
 If fthere are any closets in the house near chimney fucs, which there ought not to be, put nothing of a combustible nature in them. Such closets will soil silver and crack crockery and burn bedding. They form bad part of fany house that contains them.
 Never leave any wood near a furnace, range or stove to dry.
 Have your pttve looked to ire quently to see that there are no holes for coals to drop. Never put any hot ashes or coals in wooden rcceptahle,
 Be sure there are no curtains or shades that can be blown into a gaslight.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08
Profit of Good Stock.

There is not only economy but downright profit in raising good stock instead of poor. It costs as much, possibly more, to raise mean cattle as 1t does the best, and the outcome is substanuary different so far as the farmers pocli- et is concerned.
 An example of this may be seen by comparing England and France in this regard. France slaushters about fouI millions of beef cattle cattle annually, the average weight of which is only about 200 pounds. In Englsnd about two millions are annually slaughtered, but averag. ing 500 pounds each. Thus, while France requires four million of cat tie to produce her S,0>0. .0J0 cwt of beef. England obtains l0,ooo, ,oeo cwt from only two millions of cat tie. Verify, there is great gain in securing good stock. Rural and and Workman.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08

Before the war, cotton factories and iron foundries were deemed an impossibility in the South, the heat Of the climate being thought too great for labor in these indus tries to he carried on. lthas been ascertained by the Southern peo- pie that labor will go wherever it Is paid, and that the success of cot ton mills and iran works does not depend so much on climate as up- on the determination of the people iu make these industries success. ful. There is a great industrial fu- ture before the Southerm States, and iittle by little tue people are beginning to realize the fact.
Nevada County picayune., 1885-10-08
Ki1rey Cczaplainf.

For over six years have been q terrible sufferer from d troublesome kidney complaint for the relief of which have spent over $!50 without benefit, the most noted so-callcd remedies proving failures, The Use of one single bottle of E R. B., has been marvellous giving more relief than all other, treatment cHrbmrd. It isa quick cure, while others if they cure at nll. uro in the distant fuure, {
 l.. EOELKIS, Atla'.ta, Water Works