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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

THE C.. & 0. CANAL.-The meeting of
canal boatmen, which it was said would be
held in Cumberland yesterday to consider
freight, was not held, so far as could be as
certained Apparently the boatmen are
waiting to see whether there will be any
coal to ship before acting. 1t was rumored
there yesterday that the Maryland Coal
Company had made large sales and that the
bulk of the tonnage would 60 by canal. In
conversation recently President Baughman
said that the canals affairs had been en-
tirely removed from politics, and that
it would be probably run on strictly bus
mess principles. He also said the twenty
odd thousand dollars of Indebtedness had
already been paid of, the pay rolls have
been reduced twelve thousand dollars with
in three months, and system of economy
adopted which at the end of the year will
show saving of from twenty-five to thirty
thousand dollars"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen
held February "a, 1885, there were present
E. E. Downham, esq, President and Messrs
Moore, Herbert Strauss Marbury. Smoot, and
Reid.
The Finance Committee reported that bond No
ITS of the issue of 1879 for $500 accepted as
compromise with the heirs of J. E. Henderson
hEd been cancelled and destroyed; also in favor
OF settling he tax bill, due by Eli Petty OF
$685. on the payment of 1925 63, if paid
within 30 days: also on the petition Of Aug.
Henning. The committee report they have ex.
amined the tax bills charged against Mr.. Hen
ming. and believe come TO be erroneous and recon-
mend that the whole Mount Of $3.50 rs be dis
charged on the payment of $132.113, if paid with
in 80 days from adoption Of this report also ad
versely on the claim of j. Z. Cation Of 1915 for
professional services all OF which were adopted.
The Committee Claims, on the petition of
Rolio Henry recommend payment of half month s
pay from the 18th of January to the LIST of Feb
ruary, 1885. which was adopted.
An act granting permission to the Washington,
Ohio and Western Railroad Company to occupy
portion of Lee street with its works on certain
conditions vas read three times and passed by
the following vote Ayes-Messrs Moore, Her
bert, Strauss, Marbury, Smcot. Reid and Mr..
Presdcnt-1. Noes-uone.
Petition of JOS Broders, for compensation for
horse. wagon and goods also report of Commit
tee on Public Property recommending an appro-
priation of $50 for repairs to the American Coal
Wharf: also resolution in regard to Penny Hill
Cemetery were received from the Common Coun-
Gil and their action concurred in.
The Board then adjourned.
Trstc: JNo. !. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25
COMMON COUNCIL.

The Common Council had more than 3
quorum at its opening hour last night.
A resolution for the appointment Of q
committee to inquire into the cost of new
corporation burial ground coming up,
Mr.. Snowden, the mover, explained that
it was said to be now impossible to inter 4
body in Penny Hill without first disinterring
another body. He was told that part Of the
ground was 80 hard that the digging of a
grave there was not attempted on account
Of the labor required.
The resolution was agreed to, and MessrS.
Snowden and Sweeney appointed the COM
mittee OH the part Of Council.
The other transactions of Council wete
without debate Most of the evening was
spent in recess awaiting business from the
Board of Aldermen, which was considering
Il bill authorizing the Washington, Ohio and
Western Railroad to extend its track across
Cameron street.
AS the subject was now newly introduced
two-thirtls twelve Of the Council would
have been required to pass the bill! OH the
night Of its introduction The friends Of
the measure, therefore, heiug convinced that
twelve votes could not he gotten for the
measure among the members III attendance,
desired ii postponement so rs soou IA the
bill came in after its adoption by the Board
of Aldermen,
Mr. Saowdeu moved to lay it on the table.
The motion 10 lay upon the table was
carried, most Of the opponents of 'he bill
voting against the postponement, after
which Council adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25
HOTEL ARRIvALs-Bruddock House.

HOTEL ADMINISTRATORS HOUSE
+. e. Garlic, Phila.; c. B. Ashton, Ports
mouth, Va; S. n. Nye, Jno. Rice, CalIen
ders Minstrels; Harry Byron, J. S. Poole
Geo. Combs, j. f. Martin and wife, Wash
iugton. D. c.; Walter Muir, Philadelphia; l.
II. w. Marye, Richmond; G. r. Brown, n
Y; f. G. Peyton, Staunton, Va; Geo. w
Frost, Providence, r. LIP. L. McCarty
Va; G. +. Parker, Washington Thos. Il
Hill PHILADELPHIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

''Lay thy sweet hands in mine, and trust
in me" he said, but she only remarked that
she bad neural gia and must hold her head:
then he bought her bottle of Salvation Oil
for twenty-five cents. Now. he holds her
sweet hands by the hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

Mr.. Smcot said there was no particular
! ne-i of hurry. The company had the
phi :lege 10 come to Cameron street granted
| it pinetetu years ago and never awaited
itself of it.
Mr.. Shoots motion, however, was lost,
when that gentleman drew from his pocket
substitute for the pending amendment
and offered the same. The substitute, in
substance, allowed the company to extend
single track from the present terminus
along Lee street to Fayette alley, with the
necessary side-tracks and turn outs, for the
transportation of passengers only aud not
to be allowed to commence the laying of
the same until after fair assessment of the
damages which may accrue to property
along said line has been made and compen-
sation paid therefore the grade of said
street is not to be altered save under the
direction of the City Surveyor; the company
to be amenable to the laws of the city re-.
garding railroad tracks Council waving all
liability for damages which may result to
property, and reserving the right to amend
or repeal the privilege al libitum. Mr..
Smoot then spoke in favor of the adoption
of the substitute, repeating that he was in
favor of allowing the company to extend its
track, but thought all necessary precautions
should be taken in the matter.
Mr.. Reid could sec no good reason for the
rejection of the original amendment and
the adoption of the substitute; for instance,
the company was not petitioning for per-
mission to extend its track from Princess
street to Fayette alley, but from Cameron
street. 1t could come now to Cameron
street. The company could be asked to as
sumo damages to property south OF Came
ron street only. He moved to amend the
substitute by inserting from Cameron
street" instead Of ''from Princess" which
amendment Mr.. Smoot finally accepted.
Mr. Moore asked if it would not be better
to insert another section to the amendment
providing that the railroad company be en-
Joined at any future time from raising the
price of tickets.
Several members and Mr.. Brophy said
competition would keep the prices down.
In fact, some thought the price of car fare
to Washington would be less, as the COM
pany would have to compete with the boats.
Mr. Reid suggested that the State law
provided for uniform rates on railroads.
A teu.minutes recess was then taken, and
upon the board being called to order, Mr..
Shoots substitute, after further explana-
tons, was adopted unanimously, and after
the transaction of some minor business,
which provoked no debate, the hoard adj
journed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was cold
with snow and hail. There were four
dodgers and one prisoner at the station
house. The prisoner was George Lucas, ar
rested by officer Pat. Hayes on writ from
Justice Arnell. BE was afterwards releas-
ed upon the withdrawal of the warrant.
The Mayor this morning had NJ cases be-
fore him for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

APPoINTMENT.-It is reported here to-
day that Mr.. Robert Andrews, of the
Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railroad
has been appointed General Superintendent
of the Virginia Midland Railway, vice Mai.
W. M. :. Dunn, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

The Snow STORM which set in yesterday
evening continued, with but slight intermis-
sons, till about o'clock this morning,
when the ground was covered to depth OF
about three inches. Numbers of sleigbs
were out which gave the streets lively ap,
pearance and the jingling of their bells
sounded merrily in the frosty air. Later
the temperature raised and the weather be-
came warmer than for several days past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25
AlexaRlrsa Q1azet1e
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY %
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States local
SHOWS, followed by clearing weather, north
er,v winds, becoming variable, slight rise
in temperature, except in extreme northern
norton, and nearly stationary temperature.
Generally fair weather is indicated for to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

FA1R.-The fair given by Osceola Tribe,
l. O. R. NJ, for the benefit of the widow
of deceased member, at McBurney's Hall,
was we'll attended last night. The fol-
lowing is the vote r'the various articles
offered:
For Cane-T. Cbauncey, s.
For -Bracelets-Miss Clara Travers, 4;
Miss Jennie Javins, 8.
For I. O. r. M. PIN. Watkins, 2; G..
w. Roat, l; F. G. Travers, l.
For Castors-Mrs. J. Griffin, 3; Mrs. Jas.
Watkins. 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

FIREs-The alarm of fire about 10 o'clock
this morning was caused by the burning of
several articles of wearing apparel at the
residence of Mr.. George Uhler, on Cameron
street. The fire was caused by the children
in the house playing with matches, but the
damage was slight and the services of the
fire department were not required, though
it was promptly on the ground.
A slight fire occurred yesterday evening
in frame house, occupied by colored peo-
pie, on Pitt street, near the corner Of
Princess but the flames were extinguished
before much damage had been done and
before an alarm had been sounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25
SEED POTATOE
feb25.1w

fcb25-1w n. LINDSEY co.
TIME THIRD LOT OF SAUERKRAUT, Just
received and for sale by
febo5 1w CHAS. KING, GT Cameron st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25
COMMON COUNCIL.

At regular meeting of the Common Council OF
the city Of Alexandria, held on the Oath day of
February 1885, there were present: James
S. Douglas, esq, President, and Messrs. Moore,
Aitcheson, Snowden, Fisher, Corbett, Beach,
The report of the Committee on Public Proper
W recommending an appropriation of $3.50 or as
much thereof MS necessary, for the repair of the
American Coal Wharf, was received and adopted.
Petition of Jos. Brodcrs, for compensation for
damages to his horse, wagon and goods, occasion
ed by defective guards to the bridge on north
Fairfax street, was read and referred to the Com.
mttcc on Claims.
Mr. Snowdcn offered a resolution, which WAS
adopted for the appointment OF special commit.
tee OF two from this Board. and one from the
Board of Aldermen, to ascertain if there is any
available space still left in Penny Fill burial
ground, if MT, ut what price suitable ground can
be purchased for public burial ground.
The follonng were received from the Board OF
Aldermen. and their action thereon ronrurrcd in,
viz Rcpor.s Of the Finance Committee upon the
petitions for :batcmcnts OF taxes against august
Hcnnin., and Eli Petty: upon the bill Of VIM
T. Vincent, and upon the compromise with Jno
f. Hendcrson's heirs, and the report OF Tho Conn
mittee Claims upon the petition OF Rollo
Henry.
San act granting permission to the Washing
ton, Ohio and Western Railroad Company. TO
occupy portion of Lee street. with its works OIL
certain conditions was received from the Board
of Aldermen. read once, and laid on the table
The Board then adjourned
Tcstc JAMES L. CATION, Clerk.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

nNE CAR LOAD OF SOAP Ju.t received
" aud for sale by
fcb25.1w CHAS KING. 81 Cameron st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

LARGE lot of Ladies' Pure Linen, Hem
n stitched, Colored. bordered Handkerchefs, at
121hc-half price-at -
JAM AMOS Is. Stay AlAkEkS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

Ty1OILET SETS and DOOR STANDS in Silver
J. and Bohemian Glass, very handsome.
SUMMERS & ALLEN,
dcc11 n. w. corner King and Pitt SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

T AM OFFERING CLAUDENT SCARFS that
i cost to make SO and 50 dozen at % and SO
cents piece. Call and see them.
ian23 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTM EN1
II Of Christmas Goods, at
deco AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

NAPKINS! NAPKINS "A large lot just re
IN ceived cheaper than ever by.
nov5 A. B. SLAGMAkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

GREAT REDUCTION IN SHIRT AND VEST
" goods, worth so cents, at 38 cts, at
ianS3 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

SToVE-pIPE RECEIVERS, full supply inst
- received and for sale by
ian2l &c MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

DIsQUE! BISQUE! BIsQUE Call and see
y the large assortment of Bisque Statuettes III
beautiful designs at A. A. WARF1ELD,S,
dec17 1852 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

MOCHA, Java, Maracasibo, LaGuayra and Rio
IYl CoGees of finest quality, for sale, green or
roasted by
;au2O J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

A JOB LOT OF KENTUCKY JEAN SHIRT
II at 25c at
jan7 AMOS B. STAY MAhER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

l. TRY LUNT'S AGUE CURE.
Price 50 cents per bottle. ap19
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-25

rHOICE BALDWIN and GREEN1SG AP
~ PIES received to-day by
iauST j. G.. MlLBURN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-24
EHh1uJ
~--.-a-ssasamaHGw ON weusmnuaszuuu...

tard our growth and prosperity. ~ isa fact
that u great many people drink toe much
Bat we cannot approve OF the city OF Fort
Worth gcing into the guardian business.
II lisa well-eaiablished fact that guardians
are not success in the matter OF moral In.
nuence upon their wards. Prohibition has
not been success in the cities In which IL
has been tred otherwise, we might hope
That our moral gain would eventually be
greater than ourousiness loss. suppose you
had some trouble and was 10 ask a good
doctor TO prescvlbe for II some radical treat
ment that had not been wen tested as u
remcdyg He would tell YOU that he would
not do u. The remedy for intemperauce
lies In home childhood teaching. The oyiis
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-24
MARSHALL.
The Negro Glass Eater Set to Work
ing the Roads.

special 10 the Gazette,
MARSHALL, Ten July 23--Au old
crazy negro woman amused herself
yesterday evening by running out into
the road near town and soaring the
horses Of those travelling that way.
The result was runaway on the part
OF Mr.. James Darden's horse, throw
ing that gentleman from the buggy
and bruising him considerably and
almost totally wrecking the vehicle.
The school board elected teachers for
the colored schools here yesterday. s.
>. Ried, II. II. Harbert and w, II.
Gross were elected principals.
The negro glass. eater who has been
travelling over the state showing what
he could do in the way OF disposing Of
broken lamp-chimneys, etc, visited
our city Monday, got on a big tare and
Is now exercising his muscles on the
street, where he will remain for about
sixty days. The superstitlous negroes
here fear him TO that extent that he
almost had perfect control over them.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-24
HEN III ETA.
Masonic Funeral Small Fire Stolen
Horse Recovered.

1OApC ANSSCNtAVhs
Special TO the Gazette.
HENRIETTA, TEX July % On
Friday last Capt. Stout of Big Wichita
valley died Of cholera morbus and was
brought here Sunday for burial. The
Henrietta lodge OF Masons received his
body and buried him with the rites OF
the order. The ceremonies were per-
formed by w. b. Plemons Of this place.
There has been heavy shipment OF
beeves recently, which are reported In
fine cond u IN.
A ire occurred in the houss occupied
by Charles Cooke, colored, In the east
ern portion OF the town. IL caught in
the kitchen by window curtain
blowing against the stove. There were
luckily several tubs filled with water
at hand and it was put out before IL
reached the main dwelling. Most Of
the furniture was removed, 30 there
was not much damage done.
Our sheriff rec lived letter from
Parson McCord, from Montague, that
he had found one OF the horses stolen
from G. +. Acres Of this place last
Thursdsy. IL wandered into town
hobbled, 1t was supposed that II had
wandered away from the thieves dur
ing the night, and IL was though. not
advisable to delay In searching for the
thieves. The party was still pursuing,
though the thieves were three days
ahead at that timf. Some OF the
horses were branded with "Cp on the
Jaw, which makes matters rather Sc
we're on the thieves, as they are
met at every corner by some OF the
association.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-24
A MYSTERIOUS CASE.
A Man Put Of the South. Bound Train
in a Dying Condition.

III lying Ouuuitlou.
Special To the Gazette.
PorrsBoRo, TEX July % An UNI
known man, about thirty-hve years OF
age, got of the south. bound Missouri
Pacific train here last night in, u
turned out, very precarlous condi-
ton. IL was first thought the man
was only drunk, and no attention WAS
paid to him until, about 8 o'clock this
morning, parties passing noticed a
man In the Undergrad In great
agony. on going to where he was IL
turned out TO be the same man who
got of the train. A doctor was sum.
moned, and on examination IL was
found that the man had been drugged
being still under the effects OF opium.
He was picked up aud taken TO the
depot aud properly cared for. BY a
paper in his pocket his name WAS
found TO be James Brewer from Coun.
Gil Bluff, Iowa. He had a
gold watch in his pocket on which
was engraved the came name. also n
ticket from Kansas City TO Decatur,
Tex. IL IL understood that Brewer
has a father living at Decatur. He has
been telegraphed fT and will arrive
here 10 night. Doctors Silver and Ca
rey are doing everything possible 10 VI.
leviate Brewers suffering. Hei4 still
unconscious with slim chance for
recovery. II Ia the general supposi-
ton that the man came TO Denison all
right and was dfugRed and robbed
there and put of at this place. Az the
man can tell no story the affair Is
shrouded 10 mystery,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-24
Cancer Of Tongue

n Ca.e Resembling that of Gen. Grant.
n eo,ne Ten years ago had a scrofulous sore
IN nav right nand when gave me great
Gamble, and under the old-tiine treatment
q as healed up, and | supposed was well. |
%nnd. however, ~ had only been driven
liz the system by the use OF potash and
%aycnTy. and in March 1882, IL broke out in
BY throat ana eoncentraten III what some
"A ored under treatment for this disease.
Nome six or seven of the hest physicians In
tbe country had me at different times under
MGR charge. among hem three specialists
Il, tins line: but one after another would ex-
Iaust their KIN and drop me, for grew
worse continually. rhe cancer had eaten
a, rough my cheek, destroying The roof of
IN mouth and upper lip, then attacked my
d{pnque palate and lower lip, destroying the
Salste and under lip entirely and half my
<pugue eating ouI 70 we top o, my lei, meek
rpbust woman : ( l50pounds was reduced TO
A mere frame of skin and bones, almost I'M.
4ble TO turn myself IN bed, / could not
fat any solid food, but subsisted on liquids,
Ind my tongue was so far gone oou.d not
8aIk. The anguish of mind aud the horrlb. Q
4nierings OF body witch experienced never
ran be revealed. Gil en- mp by physicians 10
bic, with no hope OF recovery on the part OF
tfriends who sat around my bedside expect
|4,g every moment to be my last in fact, my
usband would place hls hand on me every
not a nd at one time ali decided that life was
4xiinct and my death was reported all over
Ihe country.
"A such was my wretehed and helpless con.
Milton the first of last October (lSSl), when
nv friends commenced giving me Swift's
Specfic. In less than a month the eating
piaces stopped and heal ng commenced,
3nd the fearful aperture " ny cheek has
been closed and firmly knitted together. A
process OF u new under y is pTogre sslng
inely. and the TOT que, which was almost de.
|ftroyed. rs being recovered, and IL s. ems that
Mature liz supplying new tongue. | can
8alk so that my friends can readily under
ttand me, and can eat solid food again.
HIN able to walk about wherever | please
Without the assistance Of any or e, and have
.ainod nfy pounos of flesh All this under
ithe blessing Of n mercifully Heavenly
Itathsr, is due TO Swifrs Specific. / am a
honder and marvel to ali my friends
Hundreds of whom have known my intense
kufi,siings, and have visited me In my afflic.
Hons. While um not entireiy well, yet my
Gratitude is none the less devout, and am
.confids mt that perfect recovery Is now In
Ikight lfanv doubt these facts, would re-
sfer them TO Hon. John II. 'rTaylor state sem
tar OF this district, who is my neighbor, DR.
MS Bradfeld of LaGTange, Ga, or TO any
lpther PERSONS living In the southern part Of
trroupe county, Ga,
d MRS MARY l.. CONFER.
n LAGRANGE, Ga May II, 1857.
"A Sold by all druggists.
a Treatise on blood and Skin Diseases mailed
Iree.
N Call on cur physician, No. l57 W. 23d St,
d. Y, Consultation free. IHE SWIFT SPE
IrtrIC M DrawarN Atlyntn (1p
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-07-24
WACO,
The Waco and Baylor University
Secured.

hJ w dNV anu 41dIlVi
Secured.
Special TO the Gazette.
WACO. TEX July % The amount
necessary To secure the Waco and
Baylor university was raised last night
at the mass-meeting at the Baptist
church. Mr.. Morris left to-day for
the Baptist General association at En-.
ME to report the success OF the commit
tee appointed TO raise the money.
The United Friends of Temperance
held the second and last day 9 session OF
the grand council to- day. The following
are the officers elected for tn ensuing
year: j. w. Swami Of Kcsse, G.. w.
p w. A. Calfee OF Waxahachie, G
w. A. Rev. ID. II Grafton of
Ellis county, g. G; DR.. James Younge
of Sherman, q. II Harry Haynes
OF Washington county, q. s.; ID. w.
Phillips of Lampasas, G. 9 w. Il
Scott OF Johnson county, q. s.; and
o. A. Norwood of Grimes county, q.
ID. Palestine, Lsmpasas and Ennis
were placed in nomination for the
next place to hold the grand council,
and Palestine was selected, 1t receiv-
ing ninety.four votes, Lampssas
seventy-four aud Ennis four. At
o'clock the officers elected were in
stalled and at 4 O'clock memorial
services were held in honor of the
memory OF DR.. VIM. Carey Crane, late
OF Independence, lex, and the first
grand worthy primate of the grand
council of Texas. Tonight banquet
was given by the local councils OF Eas,
and West Waco at the Odd Fellows
buiIdinu