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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

HANDSOME TEsTIMoNIALs.-A committee
consisting of Mr.. Thomas 7. Hurdle, secre.
tary, and Messrs. J. ]. Eggleston, G. H.
Harris and I. j. Southworth, of Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 101, of Washing
tou accompanied by Mr.. c. A. Erney, came
here from that city yesterday evening and
presented Mr.. ]. It. Rafferty,, DR.. William
Smith and Mr.. George A. Appch with
handsomely engrossed testimonials of the
appreciation in which they are held by the
Union for the kindness shown James
Doughertys one of their members, who COM
mitted suicide in this city some time ago.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Dougherty
lived several days after he shot himself at
Mr.. Rallerty's house, and was tenderly
cared for by Mr.. RS family, DR.. Smith, Mr..
Appich and other citizens. The testimoni-
ais were beautifully engi ossedIby Mr.Erney,
and the one presented to Mr.. Appich is on
exhibition at Mr.. w. F. Creighton's drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The Teachers 1nsti-
tute of the Public Schools for April was
held on the pay day. A paper on school
diversions was read by Mr.. Greenwell, and
discussed by the Superintendentand others
Information in regard to the summer insti-
flutes was then given by the Superintendent
a nd the institute closed.
The reading circle just formed by the
Il ,achers of the Washington and Lee Schools
as held last evening. The reading related
Il, the History of England before the coming
Of the Celts. The circle meets weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

ORKNEY SPRINGs.-As will be seen by an
advertisement elsewhere, on the 1st OF June
tn. famous resort known as Orkney Springs
Wi! lie opened for the season 10y MIR. ri. Co
bell ..1addux, its well-known proprietor.
Last season these springs held deserVedly
high place in public esteem. but this year, 1t
is proposed to mount even higher in the
scale of popular favor. To this end Mr..
Maddux has made number of improve
ments That will add to the comfort OF the
guests Mr. Maddux has always aimed 10
make Orkney the most social, hospitab!e
and popular resort in the State of Virginia
and he points with pride to hundreds OF
complimentary letters that he has received.
Among the guests who have thus testified
to the health. pleasure and comfort ola stay
at Orkney Springs are many citizens OF
Alexandria, Among the advantag 8
of Orkney are its numerous mineral
springs. including the famous Bear Wallow,
whose waters have been vouched for by
prominent physicians as most effective in
the cure of chronic diseases. Orkney also
possesses many advantages as social re-
sort. The ball room is very large aud the
music this season will be furnished by line
orchestra. The livery, which this year is
under the especial ownership OF Mr.. Mad
dux, will be an especial feature. As for the
table. It is only necessary to say that Ork-
new Springs will continue to hold the same
high place which it has held under Mr.. Mad
dux's management. Mr.. Lambert the cour'
teous and efficient chief clerk at Welcker's
in Washington during the winter, Will be
chief clerk at Orkney, while Z. w. Chancel-
Tor, formerly Of this city, will be resident
DhySiciaD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

BARN BURNED.-The harm on Glover Hill
i1arm, near Marshall, Fauquier county, be-
longing to Major Thos. Il. Foster, was burn
ca TO the ground Thursday night. All the
contents, including two horses, agricultural
implements, feed and some fertilizer were
destroyed. The fire was under full hea.i-
way when discovered by the manager III the
u%elilrg near by, and the horses were dead
nnen he reached the barn. It was doubt.
less The work Of an incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was clear
and cool, with four prisoners and two
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
VIM Madella, colored, arrested by OH
GERS Pat and Th,omas Hayes charged with
an assault on Geo. L. Howard, also colored,
was fined S. and required to give bail for
future good behavior.
John Laws, colored, arrested by Officers
Grady and Pat Hayes, charged with an as.
sanlt on Alfred Williams, colored, was fined
IS and costs.
Albert Richardson and Sarah Alexander,
rrested by Officers Thos. Hayes, Belts and
Henry, charged with dsorderly conduct,
were fined, the first IS and the latter $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

THE MARYLAND FERRY.-An adjourned
meeting of the stockholders of the Mary
land Ferry Company was held in the cham
Der of the Common Council last night, Mr..
John Perry in the chair and Mr.. J. r. Zim
norman secretary. The report of the Presi
dent, Mr.. E 3. Leadbeater, was read by tina t
gentleman, showing the Indebtedness on g..
count of repairs to the steamer, wharve 5.
g., of $780, After an interchange Of views
a resolution was adopted to petition tie
City Council to make an appropriation to
cover this amount, in consideration Of the
benefits to the city by keeping this avenue
of trade open, which must otherwise be
eventually closed. The old board of
directors, viz: Messrs. Isaac Eichberg, J.
B. Smont, w. W. Herbert, Henry Strar.ss
and S. Leadbeater was unanimously re-
elected and the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09
DIED.

and Faycttc, Sunday, May 10, at . o'clock y. m.
Friends and acquaintance arc invited TO attend.
m CASES CLARET and SAUTERNE WINES,
~ from the Milpark Wine Co, of Haymarkct.
Va. just received and in store and sold at COM
pauy s prices. Orders for all kinds OF Wines in
bulk will be promptly executed Cali for price
list. GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
APT S W cor. King and Washington SITS.
lust RECEIVED TO-DAY full line of AR
u lists MATERIAL, consisting of New Art
Studies, Canvas on Strctchers, Windsor & New
toms Tube Paints, Brass Plaques, Panels, Acadc-
ny A'"''''' >''' JOHN D. Fl. LUNTs,
mh27 N. E. cor. King and Washington SITS.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, AT 50 KING
i street. corner Of Royal street, Alexandria,
Va. Just received and in store, n full supply OF
goods in our line, purchased at lowest cash prices
and for sale in quantity to suit at small advance
Purchasers will please call and examine.
mh17 }. i. CREIGHTON q sON.
M ENTHoLINE The Japanese Headache Cure
lW A Pocket Physician! Great Novelty!
Mentholine gives immediate relief in all Nervous
Affections, such as Nervous Headache, Neuralgia,
Toothache, Earachc, rheumatism, Sciatica, otc.
Price 25c. For sale by
ana6 :. $: LEApREATER s BRO.
rHLoRATE POTASH LoZENGEs, Browns
I Bronchial Troches, Cold Cream. Vaseinc,
EuTllSh lO0ln Brushes, muTuOChS Tuou LAIiaSb
Malt. Horlcks Food. Bakers Emulsion Cod Liver
Oil, Hydraleine, Oleo Chyle, lamar 1ndicne and
'" ian ~ 5.7'' E. S: LEADBEATER & BRO.
WHITE WASH, BUSTING, SWEEP. WIN
w dow Shoe and other Brushes of extra quail
IT, made expressly for trade, just received
aud for sale in any quantity, at SS King, corner
of Royal street. Call and examine.
anil j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
e n,
Nl nyadi, Buffalo Litbia, Allegheny, Friedrichs-
hall Hathorn Congress, Geyser, Farmville mia,
and Pennsylvania Bedford, received and Tor sale
| by SUMMERS ALLEN
iy11 NV. cor. King and ROYAL streets.
OARDEN AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
VI Plow Plates, Harrow Teeth Grndstanes, and
| ali kinds of tools for farmer and mechanic, can
be found in great variety at
| mar16 Alexandria. Va
CHOvELs SPADES, RAKEs, HOES, FORKS
| y and other Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and retail, at 81 King
eo anil y my . - J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
DoLK, MILLER & cos ITALIAN INSECT
| / POWDER-Just received full supply. of the
| above Insect Powder Warranted to kill R0aches
Flies. Bedbngs, &c, &C., 10, 25 and so cents per
bottle, at WAhFlELD HALLS halls.
i apo Cor frlnce anu ralrLaA s.lsels.
/ yNTASHBURN & MOEN, AND BUFFALO
| w Manufacture Steel Barb Fencing Wire, best
make for sale ut reduced prices by the ten, or sin
| ole hale. at So king, corner of Royal Streets by
mh17 j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
DARB FENCING WIRE-A large stock of two
| Is and four pnipts Prices lower than ever.
Call and see Us befo,e bnyius.
! JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
! ano4 Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

In order to enrich
the blood, and thus
impart fresh vigor to
an cnfeebled system,
stimulate tagging d.
gestion with the ma
tional invigorant, Hos
letters Stomach Bit
tiers, which, By infus.
ing energy into the
operations Of the stOm-
ach, promotes, nay in
sures thorough diges-
ton and assimilation !,
and consequent nutri-
'tion. A gain to apPe-
tito, vigor and flesh, is
invariably found to
follow n course Of this
which is moreover, q
fevers. For
Dealers generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

ALEXANDRIA JURoRs.-Deputy Sergeant
]. Lovensteiu, of Richmond, arrived here
last night with an order from Judge Atkins
Of the Corporation Court of that city sum-
mouing Fifty veniremen from this city 10
make up jury in the Cluverius case. This
morning early it became generally known
that the Sergeant was here and citizens
of all ages and conditions could be seen
lodging around corners, keeping out of his
way. Indeed several citizens, to be on the
safe side, went to Washington to escape te
ing summoned. Mr.. Lovenstein and Dep
uty Sergeant Smith, of this city, however,
after some difficulty. succeeded in complet.
ing the panel, which will leave here on
Monday morning at 6:1S for Richmond in a
special car. The following is list of those
summoned:
Charles Glover. T. L. Monroe, A. F. Cox,
Louis Brill, jr., Lewis Adams, George Fl.
Harlow, Charles Kelley, George #. Price,
Z. NJ. Germann, ]. II. Huntington, William
Woolls, Thomas hoy, M. B. Perry, r. G..
Lee, John w. Henderson, George H. Rich
ards, J. T. Sherwood, E. NJ. Reed, ]. T.
Cole, B. P. Adam, w. D Hudson, w. 7.
Herrick, F. A. Howell, r. P. Bruin,
j. F. Young, D. r. Stansbury, Jacob Brown,
Simon Blondhem, r. T. Cook, Hugo Her
furth, j. F. Cook, c. E. French, J. J. Green,
r. w. French, NJ. Ruben, B. d. Pattie, Ben
ton Chinn, Jno. l.. Smith, D. W. Aitcheson,
August Oeblert, j. B. Starnell, J. P. Steiner,
7. V. Risheill, w. H. P. Berkeley, Frank
n. Hill, r. F. Lee, w. D. Ogden, Robt. Gro
nau, w. II. CoWling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
Christ Chwch.-Service at II a. m. and IA;
D IN. by Rev. II. Suter.
81. Pals Gurch.-Service at II a. IN
and 5 p. III. by Rev. DR.. Norton.
Grace Hnrch-Service at IL o. m. aut
7:45 D. m. by Rev. 81. t. Sharp.
81. Mary's Urch.-Mass at a. M, and
High Mass at II a. m. by Rev. Fathe,
DrWolf Vespers at 4 p. m.
First Presbyterian Oarch.-Seryce at 4
a. IN and 4 p m. by Rev. James NJ. Nourse
the new pastor.
Second Presbyterian Church.-service at
IL D. 10. ana p. m. by Rev. William
Dlnwiddie.
Baptist Gurch.-Service at II a. M and
p. u by Rev. DR.. o. F. Flippo.
PrimitiueBaptI Fairfax st. NO service.
Trinity. Meth Epis. Church. -Service at
II a. IN. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. J. Edwards.
Meth Epis. Church South.-Service at IL
a. N. aud 7:30 p. m. by Rev. R. Smithson.
Meth Prot. Uiurch-Service at II a. m.
and IA p. IN. by Rev. z. b. Middleton
German Lutheran Gurch-Services at ii
a. m in Gei man by Rev. J. A. Schwoy.
Young Mems Christian Association.-Pray-
er meeting in the 1st Pres. Church at D. m
Jail at 2p. M Aims House at $50 p. m.
Gospel Temperance Meeting of the Reform
Club at 3 p. m. at their rooms, on Fairfax
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

deserredly popular tonic which IS moreover q
reliable preventive of malarial fevers. For
sale by ali Druggists and Dealers generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

MILITARY.-Tbe field officers of the First
Brigade of Virginia Volunteers met in Rich
mond Wednesday evening in pursu ance OF
an order of the Governor, for the purpose
Of electing brigadier general to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Gen.
Fiz Lee The following were present !:
Col. W. L. Bumgarduer and Lieut.. Col. o. B.
Roller, of the Second Reet; Col. C. c. Vert.
enbaker, Of the Third Regiment; Col. C. J.
Anderson and Lieut.. Col Nj L. Spotswood,
of the First Regiment; Col 81. G. Rudgins
and Lieut.-Col. Thomas Smith, of the Fourth
Regiment
The State says: In consequence of the
absence of several officers the meeting
deemed it inexpedient to go into an election,
and decided to request the Governor to
order another meeting to he held in the
hear future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

AMusEMENTs "A large aud refined audi
enre was present at the Opera House last
night TO see Miss Jennie Caef in her popu-
lar play OF Little Muffets," and il was
capitally played and madean Instantaneous
success. Tonight will be the last opportn-
nifty that the citizens will have of witness.
ing Miss Calef, who will appear i'll the
pathetic and picturesque drama, entitled
Fancbon the Cricket" supported by a
strong cast of characters. All who desire
good seats are advised to secure them early
at Summers and Aliens. The following is
from the Newark Daily Aduocate: maggie
Mitchell gave her world-famed interpreta-
ton of 'Fsnchon' in this city once. People
who were present on that occasion say that
Miss Calef's impersonation of the same
character last night was fully equal to Mis-
Nitchell'a on that long to be remember ed
occasion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-09

IN CASES CLARET and SAUTERNE WINES,
~ from the Millpark Wine Co, of Haymarkct.
Va. Just receiv we'd aud in store and sold at COM
pauy's prices Orders for all kinds OF Wines in
bulk will be promptly executed Call for price
list. GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
AMI s. " COR King and Washington SITS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-23
A STRICTLY MORAL TOWN.
How a Young wheelingite Wrote a Pitts
burgh Friend.

How a Young wheelingite Wrote n Pitts
burgh Friend.
The following letter, from a Wheeling
10Y to a friend in the Smoky City, has been
landed US for publication:
POKER CRY, March 81, 1885.
Ny DEAR BILLY:-Since | last wrote you,
we have been having a regular monkey
and parrot of a time" The iniquities Of
cur city are being fast Grubbed out. The
soiled doves are flying, l know not whittier.
Handouts sdorn the rear portals of all the
festive Sunday drinking joints. Spider
players have crswled to the house tops.
The dear little boys have had their tops
taken from them. The skating Kinks are
closed on account of the immortality
tngendered by the offering Of prizes.
Checkers and chess have been confined to a
single room, two flights back street cars run
no longer on Sunday; cigar shops and bar
Der shops closed; if one wants a bath b"
must go to wicked Bellaire; a prominent
city official has ceased to ride a bicycle Oh
Sunday; no smoking on the street; plug to
bacco strictly barred. This is truly a mora;
city, Billy. At this stage Of the game, yor
cant get a drink a! a drug
store even on a prescription
No steamboats, are allowed to whistle
while passing the city. Clerks in the State
House are not even allowed to write to theil
sweethearts on Sunday. Come out and en-
Joy the balmy breezes of the Ohio; we vii.
make it pleasant (?) for you?
Commercial men coming into the city
are carefully examined to see that no play
ing cards ar concealed in their stockings
No more racing on the Fair grounds, which
it is said, will be sold to a syndicate for
campmeeting services.
Ida Siddons will not be permitted to play
in the Opera house, Yours, truly,
LYNN G. DOYLE.
P. S. No lights allowed after Il p. IN
The Waterman at the P. O. narrowly es,
capped arrest while carrying a lantern EARL
yesterday morning.
There is no law against playing cards Oh
tie Poker deck Of steamboat. Several have
been chartered for the purpose. L. C. d.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-23
III CITY IN BRIEF.
Mere Mention of Miscellaneous Matters OF
General Interest.

Nero Mention of Miscellaneous Matters of
General Interest.
FIVE or six cases are booked for police
court, this morning.
To DAY is the anniversary of. the birth of
the celebrated scientist, La Place in l749.
A HORSE which had broken a leg wa
shot by Officer Stevens on Saturday in the
Fifth ward.
Four we'll known nailers were discharged
from the Riverside factory on Saturday, so
it is reported.
THE Capitol rink will have a big attrac.
ton tonight, which should not fail to call
out q large attendance.
Mrs. EMMA SIEDLER, Saturday, received
$1,000, being the amount of the policy held
by her late husband in the Oriental Lodge,
K. of II.
A SCARED mouse created a good deal OF
CONSERVATION among the ladies at the Opera
House Orchestra rehearsal at Mannerchor
Hall last night.
A WEDDING in South Side society circles
is booked for early in April. 1t is said a
small fortune is to be set apart for cut
flowers to grace the event.
UNCLE Z. N. ROLLS, the efficient night
porter of the st. James, is one of the most
efficient and accommodating men in the
business.
We acknowledge the receipt of an invita-
ton to attend the first select masquerade TO
be given By the Confdante Social, at Ger.
mania Hall; tomorrow evening.
FARMERS report the outlook for a wheat
crop very poor. One agriculturalist was go
ing around Saturday saying there would not
be one-tenth of a crop in his neighborhood.
PATRICK MCMAHON, who works at Rine's
livery stable, near the Market street bridge,
received a kick from a horse on his right
hip, last evening, dislocating i, causing a
very painful injury.
DURING the fine cello solo rendered last
night by Prof Harry Strum, entitled Even
Ing Prayer" at the Opera House orchestra
rehearsal, the audience was so quiet that a
mouse could not be heard running across
the floor.
OWING to the strain upon DR.. Cunning
ham from his arduous work at the meetings
which are being held nightly at the church,
he will be unable to continue his sermon
on the Apostle Paul, for the coming two
weeks.
WHILE at the Island fire last night a REG
lSrER reporter found seven tickets of ad'
MISSION to the skating carnival, to be given
by Ohio Valley Lodge No. 81, K. of P, at
the North End rink. Any member of the
Lodge can obtain them by calling at this
office.
Mr.. CALVIN HASsoN, father-in,law Of Mrs.
Lukens, died at his late residence, three
miles west of Bridgeport, March y, and his
funeral will take place from there to'mor-
row. The deceased was a native of Mary
lard, and came 10 Belmont county, in 1910,
living there ever since, a respected and in
t~iuential citizen.
MOTHER Hubbsrds, Father Hubbards,
| Brother Hubbards and Sister Hubbards will
be at the Chapliue street rink to night to
| take part in the grand Carnival of Hub
bards, which will be an amusing sight.
Don't fail to be there as it will be one of
| things of the season. Kramers band will
as usual make the music, and it is almost
impossible to fall down while listening to it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-23

Psul Of Harrison county. A letter was
read from General Jones, of Mt. Vernon. re-
greeting his absence on account OF sickness
in bis family, A committee Of seven was
appointed to work up the interest.
Not Coming.
Mr.. Murphy will not be present al the
temperance meetings this week, it being i'm
possible for him to so dispose OF ms other
engagements as to give us six additional
dates. An effort is being made, however, TO
secure the presence of Miss Jennie Smith,
the railroad evangelist, for the coming week.
A Coming Treat.1
The committee appointed to prepare a
programme of exercises for the celebration
in honor of the death of Abraham Lincoln,
the anniversary of which occurs on the l4th
of April, have succeeded in obtaining the
services of the celebrated mezzo soprano
and ~cautatrice, Miss Dora Henninges, who
will sing at the three concerts given during
the celebration. This will be a great treat
to our music loving people.
Coming Events.
The Central Boat Club have issued to
their many friends throughout the city. one
of the neatest invitations Of the season for
their first grand select bah Of the season, at
srion Hall, on Thursday evening, April
9th. This club is composed of South Side
Young gentleman, who have been con-
nected with different organizations of the
CITY and who thoroughly understand giving
a select hop. Mayors orchestra will be on
hand to make the event o success. Grand
march under the supervision Of Prof. Carl
J. Mayer m of at 8 o'clock sharp, n
will be an immense affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-23
LAST EVENINGS 1 Il
The Odbert Residence, on the bland,
Seriously Scorched.

The Odbert Residence, on the leland,
Seriously Scorched.
At about 7:l5 o'clock last evening, an
alarm of FIRE from box ", located at the
corner of South Broadway and Virginia
streets, called the department to the corner
Of Virginia and Zane streets, where the
story and a half brick residence of Mrs
Sslins Odbert was found to be on fire. The
flames had caught in the attic, and BY the
time the Hope and Island companies, which
had reached the scene almost simultaneous
ly, had gotten down to work the FIRE had
appeared through the roof at the south end
Of the building. The hook and ladder boys
and the engine companies arrived in rapid
succession, and the fire, which proved
rather difficult to get at, was soon extin.
guished.
The whole building and the sidewalks in
the vicinity were thickly coated with ice
from the water thrown, and the fremen had
much difficulty in mounting to the roof Of
the house. Two of the ladders slipped and
fell to the ground, the first time injuring
Foreman ricketts,, Of the Hope, and Hostler
John LOOMS, of the same company, the for
mer seriously in the back, and the latter
slightly in the arm. The second time a lad
der fell two or three men were thrown to the
ground, but fortunately they were not hurt.
A spectator, however, was struck in the fore
head BY the end of the ladder, quite a bump
being the result.
The fire originated from a defective fue,
and it is the third time the house has been
E.al g.. a. oa,.o -. Nc AL c.-,.n-
blazes Abram B. Lukeus was badly hurt.
The loss will not be over $3.50. Charlie
Copp, with a number of hand ~grensdes, did
good work in holding the fire in check I'm.
til the department arrived.