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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07
st. Johns Academy
ESTABLISHED IN 1888,


Has large buildings, fine grounds 4 corps of four
regular and three special teachers ample appa-
ratus, large cabinets, complete military equip
ment, including tents and full camp equipagc, and
has educated over fifteen hundred boys. Last
year ten States and the District of Columbia were
represented. It is the only school in this section
and ono of the few in the Union which has an
annual camp of instruction, and was last year,
the only ono which submitted its work to the
local examination of the University of Virginia
Fifty.third session begins SEPTEMBER 1th
Send for catalogue and other information to.
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ, Principal,
au1-eotsep14 Drawer 27, Alexandria, Va.
DELE WE INsTITUTE-Fauquier county
ID Va-With thoroughly competent teachers
oilers the best advantages, educational, climatic,
social and religious with music Of highest grade.
All ut lowest possible rates. Receives girls of ten.
and prepares young ladies to teach in highest In
situations. Re-opens Sept. 21st. For circular,
SC, address at Markham, Va" A. MAG1LL
SMITH. NJ. A. Principal iylG-tw2m
DICHMOND COLLEGE, RICHMOND, VA
IL Next session September "a, 1885, to June
24. 1856 Eight independent schools rs many
able and experience professors, well-cquipped
lecture rooms free library and museum, rare IA
cilitics for liberal education. Hcalthful location,
attractive grounds, elegant public buildings large,
airy dorlnitnrias, the best social and religious
surroundings. Expenses: Entrance-fee and tut
ton nine months. sST so; room rent board, fuel,
lights, and washing S11G.5O. For catalogue,
with cut ef building. full statement rs to courses,
degrees, isr aud historical sketch, address
II. II. HARRIS,
iy20-eoGw Chairman OF Faculty.
1IPISCOpAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
Year Alexandria, Virginia.
OPENS SEPf.23 CATALOGUES SENT
l.. NJ. BLACKBOARD, MA,
jy15-eo&twtoct1 Principal.
DETHEL CLASSICAL AND MILITARY
ID ACADEMY,
In country noted for beauty and loalth Course
of Study 10 branches; surpassed in thcroughness
by no academy in the South. Medical and Law
Courses prep ,ratory to the University Of Virginia.
Board. tnition medical attendance, half session.
500 90. No extras. Address
Maj. 4. Ct. SMITH.
Bethel Academy P. o., Fauquier Co., Va.
iy11 .e6tscnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

TGLL!NG THE BELLs.-Iu accordance with
the resolution adopted at the recently held
citizens meeting on the occasion OF the
death of General Grant, the Mayor has di-
rected the town bell to be tolled tomorrow
between the hours of twelve and one
o'clock. The fire and other bells in the
city, it is understood, will also be toled dur
ing that hour in respect to the memory oil
General Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

SWINGING HARNEss.-Chef Engineer OF
tho Fire Department Z. H. O'Brien today
ordered from Cleveland, Ohio, two double
sets Of Sullivan's patent swinging harness
for the horses Of the Columbia and Hydrau-
lion engines. The harness is expected here
in few weeks and will be great con-
yenience to the drivers Of the engine horses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

REMovED.-Mr. Hugo Herfurth has re-
moved his cigar aud tobacco store from his
Old quarters in the Opera House building
to his new store Immediately across on King
street, and now has one Of the neatest and
most complete stands in the city. His stock
of cigars, tobacco, &C., is full and embraces
all of the best brands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

A vegetable product used only in Ayers
Ague Cure, has proved itself q never fail
ing remedy fer all malarial diseases. War
ranted.
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DIED.

Suddenly. on August 5, 1885, at six p. NJ. at
her residence in Evansville, Fairfax county, Va,
MARY A., beloved wife of Stephen D. Farr, aged
sixty. five years.
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AUCTION SHES.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST dated
- March 9th, 1855. executed by Thom4s W.
Smith to James P Smith and C. w. Wattles. and
recorded in libcr +, page 52S, Land Records of
Alexandria county. In trust to secure to H. c.
Smith, deceased, certain indebtedness not
yet paid, the undersigned at the request of E. G..
Smith. executor of the said H. c. Smith, will ex-
pose to sale by public auction. for cash, in font
of the Ma l:ct BGiEling. on Eu. IL street, on
THURSDAY, the Did OF July. 1885 at II a. M ;.
the following described property: A LOT OF
GROUND OH tho cast side of Water street, %
feet in front and 90 feet i'll depth, bounded the
north by an alley 8 feet wide, and on the cast by
9-fect alley, with the right of way over both
alleys, he north line of said lot being 90 feet
south of Duke street.
JAMES r. SMITH. r..
jyG-2awts G. W. WATTLES, JUSTICES
.Isj-The above sale is postponed until SATUR.
DAY, August Sth, 1885, at the same hour and
place. aug3-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

For positive curative effects, one bottle of
Ayers Sarsaparilla is worth three OF any
other name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

l.t-Tho regular monthly meeting of the Relief
Hook & Ladder CO. will be held tomorrow (Fri-
day. evening, at o'clock. A full attendance is
requested, as business of great Importance will be
before tho meeting.
au6.2t G. 81. PICKIN. Sect
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For the Middle Atlantic States local ralns
followed by fair weather southerlp WHO'S
slight rise in temperature. For Saturday
local rains and slight rise in temperature
sre indicated.
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EDUCATIONAL.

MRS. JAMES n. BROADUS, corner of Queen
II and st. Asaph streets. would furnish PLEAS
ANT ROOMS for a few boarders would also take
TABLE BOARDERS. au4.2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

ADJUSTMENTS. Tho favorite Miss Annie
Lewis, the youngest soubrette on the Amer
lean stage, will appear here with an excel
lent company next Wednesday and Thurs
day. August 10Th and 18th. at the Opera
House in her new play, Little Trump"
Miss Lewis is supported by fine company
and will make nine changes in the play.
Although this company is under a, very
heavy expense it will play at popular prices
OF admission. See advertisement in another
column
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

COMMITTEE ON LIGHT-The recently ap-
pointed Committee on Light of the City
Council, Messrs. L. W. Reid and n. Strauss
of the Board of Aldermen and ]. 81. Strider
and w. S. Moore of Common Council, met
last night and organized by re electing Col.
: L. W. Reid as chairman. The Superinten-
dent Of Gas was authorized to have the roof
OF the retort house at the gas works reslated
at cost not exceeding Sl72.50. The con-
tract for furnishing coal for one year for the
manufacture of gas, was awarded to Messrs.
}. P. Agnaw & Co., at 1892 per ton.
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FOE SHE OR RENT.
FOR SALE OR RENT.

My HOUSE AND LOT, situate corner of Al
fred and Cameron streets. For terms apply to
AUG. HENNING, or
iyStf E. T. LUCAS, Auctionecr.
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FOR RENT.

EkI -,
HOUSE 104 Duke street, lately occupied by
L. l. johnson, Deputy Collector. Apply to
iep5.tf j. H. d. SMOOT.
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THE ALEXANDRIA LIGHT INFANTRY, who
left here on Thursday evening TO attend the
funeral Of General Grant at New York, to-
morrow, embarked at S o'clock last night,
at Old Point Comfort, on the steamer Break
water, for their destination. The battalion
of Virginia troops, composed of the Rich
mond Greys. Walker Light Guard, Danville
Crews and Alexandria Light Infantry has
been assigned sixth place in the escort
column on the day of the funeral. The
Governor and staff accompanied the troops,
end all will arrive in New York in full time
for the funeral procession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

DEEFECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR.-The
i easy running Acme Lawn Mower has more
points of merit than all other mowers combined.
Call and see them st B. W. MALLS,
ie1S c. cor King and Washington SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

a SINGULAR PosTURE.-Mr. Walter Gil
!ingham, who lives in Fairfax county, below
th,s city, says few days ago his attention
was attracted by IN unusual noise in one OF
his liar.s, ana that upon repairing thlther
he !cnnd his fine stallion lying upon the
ground in singular position. The animal
had the ankle of one of his hind legs in its
mouth, and was utterly helpless to remove
it. Mr.. Dillingham; Immediately summoned
assistance, and after some time and labor
had been consumed, the stations leg was
freed. How the animal got its leg into such
a position is somewhat OF an enigma, though
sundry surmises were made in order to
afford solution of the singular occurrence.
1t is supposed by some that the stallion must
have been in the act of scratching itself
when he slipped and fell, causing the nina
leg to twist itself in such manner that the
lower part caught between the horses teeth,
when the hoof prevented the ankle from
moving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-07

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety OF work and costs but little money. Call
and see them al JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ie9 Alexandria. Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
A Kiss by Moonlight.

From time inmcmoral no one will pretend
to deny the fact that kisses have been held in
high rcpute by both scxes-whether active or
passive. 1t has been decided that LEGAL
KISS implies ACTION on both parties but
when lady simply consents to be kissed with
out the action of her lips, it constitutes only Il
PASSIVE kiSs-a sweet deprived OF its nectar.
Snugly enseonscd within moss-cmbowcred
and vine-clad verandah, and almost hid from
view amid swect-sccntcd honcysuckles, was
seated fair Atlanta nymph, whose beautiful
dark eyes, alabaster complexion and yoluptous
contour. seemed to DAZE the young gent by
her side, who ever anon while circumnayga-
ting her slender waist, gave her BCSS and
then Il RE BIZ s. to the amaZencnt of a pcdcs-
train who happened to be passing that beauti-
full moonlight night At that moment the lover
was heard to ask, MY dear darling Sarah Jane,
you are becoming more beautiful every day;
your eyes Sparkle with more brilliancy, your
once pale checks have been painted by the
roscatc hues Of nature, and you seem to have
entirely regained your health. win you tell me
the cause Of the changer
81 have simply used that wonderfully effective
blood remedy known as b. Is. b.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

WASHINGTON, May Fin the police
court this morning the case OF Com
missioner Sparks, OF the General Land
Office, charged with personal assault
upon Colonel de Alma, a timber in
spector OF that Office, come up for trial.
The Commissioner was present with
hispounsel, w. w. Wiltshire.
Colonel dc Alma was the first wit
ness, and repeated on the stand sub
stantially the account OF the assault
already published as comming from
him. He said the Commissioner
twisted his fingers in his Ode Ahna's)
collar and tried to strangle lin; he
offered no resistance,
The Assistant Commissioner, Luz
Their Harrison, then took the stand and
testified that he witnessed the assault.
The witness said the Commissioner
ordered De Alma out and then got up
and attempted to push out, catching
him by the coat and calling for assist
ance. Witness then requested De
Alma to go out, and he did so, turn
in the doorway to remark, "You have
made fool of yourself"
Commissioner Sparks took the stand
and said he asked De Alma whether
he could do anything for him and De
Alma commenced to ''hre off" abusing
the division chiefs and saying he had
been treated like dog. Witnes.
mildly denied the charge and De Alma
repeated it. Witness ordered him Out
and believed he returned an offensive
answer He was ordered out three
times and witness then got up and
went toward him, his object being tC
: put him out.
The court said that all parties visit
ing public Offices must be governed by
the rules Of those Offices and shoult
retire when requested. There Wa
no testimony showing undue vic
lence and the Court was obliged t,
) dismiss the case.
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GilbertC. Walker Dead.

NEW York, May 11.-Ex-Governor
Gilbert c. Walker, of Virginia, died at
his residence, III this city, this morn
ing. lie was filty-two years old and
had suffered for years from consump-
ton. Governor Walker was a native
Of Binghampton, New York. He
removed to Virginia in 1860 and set
tied at Norfolk, where he established
the law firm of Chandler & Walker.
He was elected Governor of Virginia
in 1869 and served for four years
from January /, 1870 to January l,
1874. He was subsequently elected to
Congress from the 3rd (Metropolitan)
district for two terms. He subsequent
" removed to New York and entered
upon the practice of law. AT the time
of his death he was PRESIDENT Of the
New York City Underground Railroad
Company. His remains Will be taken
to-day to Binghampton, New York
for intermcnt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

Secretary Whitney left Washington
Monday evening for Cleveland, Ohio,
to attend the funeral of his brothcr-in-
law. Mr.. Nathan Payne son OF Sen
ator Payne, and Commodore Harmo-
ny will act as Secretary during his
absence.
WASHINGTON, May 14-Aiter thor
ough consideration Of the question,
and after listening to tic cntreaties Of
friends and hearing their arguments,
Congressman Cox has finally deter
mined to accept the mission to Turkey.
lie will finish his book, ready for the
press, before going and will not leave
until July.
Postmaster General Villas has noti-
fled the members Of Congress that
they must determine the postmasters
of the fourth.cass for the several dis.
tricts. He finds many applications
Endorsed by members of the same Of
flee, and he insists that some mar
must be designated by the member
as he does not desire to decide between
the rival aspirants. This will give
Congressman employment for some
months to come.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

WASHINGTON, 12,-The President
had rather busy day to-day. He
was kept steadily engaged by callers
from the time he entered his Office UNI
til the members OF his Cabinet arrived
at noon. The doors were then closed
to the outsiders and the Cabinet SEES
sion began, which lasted until about
two o'clock in the afternoon. From
then until four O'clock his time was
taken up with special engagements.
In these special engagements the
President give more time to those
who seek him. They are, rs rule,
old fashioned, direct kind OF talks, and
are stripped Of formality as much as
possible. An outsider will have diff
Guilty in understanding how any Presi
dent can hear the claims and indorse
ments Of 50 many persons in a day
The system is breyity. Congressmer
who take an hour to explain wha
they arc after or mean when they are
talking in Congress as rule say thu
most ina short time when they have
business with the President. There i
nothing particularly new in this. i
has always been so. In these inter
views they know there is no recor'
made Of what is said except the recor'
that the President keeps in his mind
There are therefore no words or wei
rounded sentences used for eflec
They get at what they have to say b
the shortest road, instead OF beatin
about the bushes in non-committa
or indirect way.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Esl Atlanta Constitution.

In long article relating to the B. B. b., of
that city says:
The Blood balm Company started one year
ago with slG2oO, but to-day the business cannot
be bought for $4,000!
The demand and the satisfaction given is said
to be without parallel, as its action is pro-
uounccd wonderful.
We arc glad to announce that our druggists
have already secured a supply, and we hope
our readers will supply themselves at once.
II is said to be the only speedy and pcrma-
ncnt blood poison remedy offered giving entire
satisfaction in all cassos, before one bottle has
been used. For Blood Diseases, Kidney Troub-
les, Scrofula, Catarrh, Old Ulcers and Skin
Diseases, try one bottle b. j. b.
Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta, Ga, will mail free
of cost, book filed with information about the
Blood, the Kidneys, Scrofula, etc, etc.
For Sale by J. B. JONES.
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Is SSnly.

The county Democracy OF New
York City met last week and adopted
resolutions, which conclude as follows /:
Resolved, That in our judgment,
subject the provisions of existing laws,
Ill public offices now vacant and such
rs may become vacant should be filled
by the appointment of such democrats
as may commend themselves to the
appointing power by capacity, integri-
ty and by the record of their services
and of their faithful adherence to the
principles of the democratic party
'Them's our sentiments.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
A Suit for sIOO,Ooo Damages.

ERIE, May 1.-THE second trial Of
Louis Rosenzweig's 100000 suit
against the Lake Shore Railroad for
personal damages sustained 10y bcii 6
elected from the New York express
began to-day. a sensation was ere
ated when the railroad moved the
Court for an order to chloroform the
plaintiff, so that experimental tests
might be made on his alleged paraliz-
cd limbs. Rosenzweig offered to sul-
nit, but the family physician swo'e
he would not be responsible for his
patients life. Judge Galbraith per-
cmptorily ovcrruled the motion,
stating that after the plaintiff had
submitted to electric and other tests
iur thrce hours hy defendant S doctors
it WAS carrying the thing too far to
ask that he be made insensible with
defendants drugs and at the risk OF
his life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Oceans of Wealth, But No Happiness,

The beautiful house of Leland Stan
ford in San Francisco, is more like a
mausoleum than home. Seldom is
its threshold pressed by II stranger,
while by those who have penetrated
here the occasional actions of the mas
ter and its mistress are described as
most strange. She drags herself
through the cold corridors and lonely
rooms, ringing her hands and moan
ing, "All is II desert while he wan
d Is aimlessly about, a sad, despond
ent and broken hqrted man. Pict
ures of the dead boy are seen Of every
SIZE and on every side and lend add
tional horror to the scene. There arC
already twelve or fifteen in place
eight Of which, by Bonnat, of Paris
are twice lifeysize anl are most horri
bic ibels on the painters art. TIL,
cost Of these portraits is between $50,
COO and $4,000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
VAR. Bruce Walks Out.

There was a sensation in the Treas
my Department last week caused by
the resignation OF Register of the
Treasury Bruce. Mr.. Bruce was given
a hint some time ago that his resigna-
ton would be acceptable, and he IN
formed Mr.. Manning and the Pres-
dent verbally that it was at their dis
posal. Notwithstanding this the
friends of the Register seemed to
think that the policy OF the admins
tartion would be to retain him in Of
flee on account of his color. II Bruce
had any idea of this sort he was after
ward disabused of it.
Bruce owes his appointment to the
efTo Of the recent Republican adj
ministration to conciliate the colored
men Of the South, who were falling
rapidly and steadily into the Demo
cratic ranks The retention of FREQ
Douglas in office was to serve the
same purpose. The statement is made
on good authority that while black
men will not be ignored under thi,
administration they will not be hunted
up and have fat Offices passed then
on a silver platter. Mr.. Bruce's sue
cessor is not known. 1t is said, how
ever, that Manning has friend whC
has been selected for the place anC
has already indicated his acceptance.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
The &Iuyerius Trial.

RICHMOND, May IA The testimony
in the case of Cluverius, charged with
the murder of Fannie Madison, did
not disclose any new features to-day,
except that the counsel for the defense
excepted, by the wholesale, all the
evidence that tended to prove that the
watch key was found on the inside OF
the reservoir grounds.
This is an important link in the evil
dence, as it is claimed the prosecution
can prove the key to be the property
of Cluverius. The court ovcrruled the
the objections and three witnesses full
" identified the key produced i'll court
as the same they found. Cluverius
looks badly to-day and it is predicted
he will break down before the trial is
over.
The court at 4 O'Clock adjourned
until tomorrow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Gen. Grant Worse.

New YORK, May 13.-Gen. Grant
did not pass comfortable night last
night. He was restless and the usual
hypodermic injection of five drops of
morphine failed to induce sleep. He
had talked too much with visitors and
the swelling in his throat had so
much increased as to cause him more
pain. He did not get to sleep until 8
o'clock. From that hour until nine
o'clock this morning he slept with
short intervals of wakefulness. When
he arose he complained of the swelling
in his throat. He appeared to be in a
poorer state Of health than for several
weeks past.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
Proposals for the New Cruisers,

Advertisements will soon be issued
from the Navy Department for plans
and proposals for the construction OF
the new vessels which were authorized
by the last Congress. The legislation
enacted for the construction of these
vessels provided for two cruziers OF not
less than 5000 nor more than 5000
tons displacements costing, exclusive
OF armament, $1,100,000 each; one
heavily armed gunboat of 1000 tons
displacement, costing exclusive CT ar
mament, not more than $4,000, and
one light gunboat Of about 800 tons
displacement, costing, exclusive OF
armament, not more than $4,000.
Authority was given for the construc-
ton of these four vesselsin accordance
with such final plan as may be deter
mined upon after revision and re-
consideration OF all designs which
have heretofore been made. Secrcta-
ry Whitney construes the law as
authorizing the invitation OF new
designs in addition to those hereto
fore made, and accordingly will issue
the advertisement,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16

There were only 500 copies OF the
trial Of Guiteau printed at the govern
ment printing office, and these were
controlled exclusively 10y the Depart
ment Of justice Certain spectators
have. however, managed to get the
most Of them in their control. The
report OF the trial is only valuable
from the fact thBt ii contains great
deal of Fexpert" testimony on the
question Of insanity which lawyers
use frequently IN ether cases, Ii !.
generally admitted now, however, that
the testimony oh'erer by the defence
was much more valuable than the ties
timony offered by the prosecution
from legal as well as scientific stand
point. gepsress refused to perpetuat'
the record by increasing The nulnbe
of copies, the opinion being that tn
history Of ths case ought to be blotte'
out.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-05-16
WALKING SKELETON.

Mr.. E. Springer, of Merchandising,
Pa, writes 81 was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and re-
duced to q Wdlking skeleton. Got a
free trial bottle or DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which did
me so much good that | bought a dol
lar bottle. After using three bottles,
found myself once more Il man, COM
pletely restored to health, with a
hearty appetite, and gain in flesh Of
48 lbs" Call at DIR. j. b. Hash & Sons
Drug Store and get free trial bottle
of this certain cure for all Lung Dis
eases. Large bottles, 500.