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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

T BRODERs & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR SALT
AND FISH.
A full line of celebrated pure old Whistles,
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Philsdel.
phia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales and Berger
Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
! Agents for James s. Kirk & Co.'S. Standard
Soap, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignmente
collected, " - . Ne. II King street,
:. my1-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
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| 1n 10 Frs.r oIAdIEEf.S
STEAMER ARRoWsMITH FOR -r-vr
| y POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. - go
Leaves Washington. frUm 9Th street wharf, at
| a. H.. and Alexandria, from foot OF King street,
| at 3 a.! IN. MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SA-
| TURDAGS, returning Oh Tuesdays, Fridays. and
| Sundays for ali River Landings as far rs NOmini
| Creek, Currionan, ST. Clements Bay and Leonard.
| town.
u -'..' FERRY SCHEDULE
Lcare aierandria: 1870 $50, $50 1920 and
II 30 A. M, 1870 100. 2:3O. 1920. A:3O. $50
and $50 P H.. a. .s..E t,...--.. ....
Leave Washington: 1870, $50, $40 1920 aud
1870, A. n, 1890 1870 23o, $3.50, 4:30, $50,
an $50 P. N.
Same schedule on Sundays commencing al $40
| a. m. ' 49, '.-.t.F .'.'' "a. g..
| For information apply at office 7th st. wharf,
| Washington, d. c. and at Office foot of King ST.,
Alexandria Va. CIV. RIDLEY, Manager.
| J. B. PADGETT, Agent. III: s.-.-...... je3O
| DOToM4C STEAMBOAT COM NV,
L i.at ut IL. PANY. .1..rt !. 49, -
The ever popular palsce steamer GEOEjE
LEARY will leave Prince strcct wharf EVERY
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at
$50 p. M s
Fare, one way, 81. Round trip 5000.
This is the only line that connects in Norfolk
with the Boston aud Providence steamers. ...
For further particulars apply at company
Office 7th st. wharf, Washington,
i. Or TO ,,...-., PHILIP B. II ZOE.
apps -''.oJ -" >. ,-Agt. Prime ST. wharf.
INLAND AND ,SEABOARD~ IT,
i CoAsTING COMPANY. - sss..sssss.-s
81 GREATLY REDUCED RATES. g
FOB FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
l>." DIRECT mo Stops Be-.
The Steamer LADY OF TIL LAKE leaves her
IT, 81
SATURDAY, at six o'clock, p. 10. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class, 81 round trip, $3.50
:, y FOB NEW YORK. ...
r. STEAMERS g..o KNIGHT AND, >e1z..
49,, l.~w oIoH& GIBSON .1a>,H d. SsEs4s
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave Ncw
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT
URDAY. .t#p o.}..as ls1r....
The steamers Of this com pany make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and al points East; at New
York with all points West and Northwest, and a:
Alexandria with Virginia Midland RaIwar .Hd
Washington. and Ohio Railroad. Through rate;
given. and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
~! - .,ta =. F. a REED & CO., Agent
Janney's wharf
J. W: THoMPsoN, President.
'''' - 1916 street,
sep27.tf = ~ u washington. D G
TLYDE,S STEAM LINE WE .kLf J"
- ""'t PHILADELPHIA. ' &xztssz.
Appointed sailing days from Alexa a ~,
ERY TUESDAY and from Phiisdelph. EFEhf
SATURDAY. t.
This line connects at Alexandria with the ~.
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads.
and at Philadelphia with Cyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness ana c"f''
free of commissions. .,.
No charge for transfer In Philadelphia. Qu'cs
time Frequent departures. Through rates anu
through bills of lading given. Insurance az 'n'
lowest rates. ,.,t...., .....t.,...
Agents
F. l.. REED g. CO., Alexandra.
-. WIN. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadeipnis'
'.s'. JOHNSON q CO., Wash. deofs'n'
ianS-tf ...... -.ti.t.. ".=..! .,-:.. +. Gus
st.nl.l y! L----.-- -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

DYVIRTIE OF A DEED OF TRUST, DATED
d the 29th day of, August, 1882. and duly re-
corded in lbcr +, No 1, folio 1873, land recordso
Alexandria comfy, Va. and at the request of the
lbenefciares in said deed Of trust will offer for
sale at public auction. ut Halls Spring, Alcxan.
aria county, on MONDAY. the 18th day of
May, 1885, at - M, the following REAL rs:
TATE, situate in Alexandria county Va: LOTS
numbered 80, a7.14. 15 16 and p, being the
lots in che northeast part. of Bushrod Hunter g
estate containing about ONE HUNDRED and
INVENT G-SIXs ACRES, more or less For a
more particular description reference is hereby
made to the survey and plot made by Thomas N.
Carter: The plot and division is recorded with
the deed Of trust. go a. ...." 80 :. nos
Terms One third cash the residue payable in
one and two. years, secured by deed of trust upon
ap17-ts 49,. -; Mp. T. BURKE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
FOR SALE Oh RENT.

HT
The DWELLING HOUSE, AND LOT on the
southeast corner of Duke and st. AsapE streets,
now occupied by Major Dunn. Possession given
the first of April.
mh26-tf +! - - i :. CHASi R.!HOOFF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
FOR SALE.

HJ ~ - ----.T
The comfortable BRICK DWELLING, ION, the
northwest corner of Duke and Fairfax streets,
fitted up with gas and water and other convent
cnces; is in thorough repair. Has a fine. yard
and is one of the most desirable residencesin this
city. ap2 If - .''f j. II. ZFMME RMAN.i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF the Circuit
ID Court of the city Of Alexandria, entered at
its March term, 1885, in the chancery cause
therein pending of George A. Mushbach VS.. E.
Fields ct ais, the undersigned, commissioner
therein named will expose to sale at public auc-
ton, in front of the Market Building, on Royal
street, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of May, 1885,
at = m. the following described real estate:
TWO LOTS OF GROUND on the west side of
Peyton street, between Prince aud King streets,
in the city of Alexandria, Va, each of said lots
fronting on Peyton street 81 y feet, and both
running back with even width 200 feet to Bag
gett's meadow. ;, ri,.. -.-.a. .s.
i Terms of Sale One-third cash, and the residue
in six and twelve months, with interest from the
day Of sale the notes of the purchaser with Sc
curity to be given for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained until they are paid.
A. w. ARMSTRONG, Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

wv A. JOHNSON & CO., :.,-,a.r
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBsON'S Xxx, Xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD BYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSORs PURE Rye WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention of the trade. r. Il,
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
,Consignments Of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14''T L.'.a r Alexandria, Va!
NyHOMAS PERRY,
:, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT -
Ut And Dealer In @I-:,
FLOUR, FISH, SALT, and FERTILIZERS
Also Agents for -,
WATTS RICHMOND CAST and CHILLED
PLOWS. z.
enas-a 4.raa !. AL 81. va:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

DHILLIPS PALATABLE COD LIVER OIL
i Emulsion, one of the most desirable reme-
dies for consumption. For sale at
ap41 -. w. F. CREIGHTON q COS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
RfILROxUN
IA =. MIDLAND RAILW 4 J

THE GREAT THUkUUTHF d kFI
BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING A DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE,
Between Washington and New Orleans. This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda-
tons and facilities such as cannot be found Oh
any other line entering Washington.
On and after SUNDAY, April 5tb, 1855, pas
sengor trains will be run rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
BUSINESS CARDS.
ICE! ICE! ICE!

A full supply of NORTHERN ICE, of superior
quality, constantly on hand and for saloWholesale
and retail on the most favorable terms
Orders left with our drivers, at our office or by
telephone will receive prompt sttention
Our facilities for delivery by the car load are
unsurpassed in any city.
Packing for country delivery specially.
F. A. REED & CO.,
jes Jangsgss Wharf
DHILIP B. HOOE,
:...t -, AGENT
Tiverpocl and London and Globe Fire Ins. Co.
Ny. Underwriters Agency Fire ms. Co.
Petersburg Savings and ms Go.
Fire and Marine Ins. Co. m....t-
Risks taken by these frst class companies at
current rates
Losses settle5 promptly an. Iibcrally. foa1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

State of .Firg;nia, City of Alexandria, S.: i'..
: i; John S. Beach, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
said city, do certify that Charles Z. Stuart Que of
the commissioners in re above mentioned suit
has entered into bondsin the penalty of one thou
Sand dollars with approved security, conditioned
according to law and Dis required by said decree.
" apr1O.ts 80 - jobs 5" BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
FOR SALE OR RENT

The BRICK DWELLING. AND STORE on the
southwest corner Of Wolfe and Royal streets
is offered for sale or rent Possession given at
once. Apply to - -, POWERS s. WHITE
sep12-tf No.. S.;st No. is King street =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01

The Steamer LADY,OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY. MONDAY; WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. N. Returns on
alternate days. ---a--
Single fare. first class, 81 round trip, $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-01
FOE NEW YORK

4 y j.. FOB NEW YORK. a........
.. STEAMERS E., @. KNIGHT AND, ~e,1s=.
49,, l."w pJOH& GIBSON sl,>aU d, ssssaszss
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave Ncw
York, from pier Al, East river EVERY SAT
URDAY. .y=-s ~ 49,. yEa,u.... ......
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
Men Who Drag Carriages.

l"A Chinese Ascott'' in Cornhill Magazinel
 Trot, trot, trot, along the smooth, sunny, but bamboo-shaded high road, have 8 little leisure now to observe these astonishing rick shaw coolies. They wear the enormous tra- ditional mushroom Chinese hat, suitable in case either of beating rain or fierce sun, un- der which are tucked their hard-plaited pig tails-for even coolie would feel himself disgraced were he minus pigtail They are bare-footed, bare-legged, bare-srmed, and wear just sufficient rags to save themselves from the charge of indelicacy. Their skins are sallow, their Mongohan faces are pinched their stature is small, their limbs seem atten- uated and loosely put %gether And yet these demoniacal looking wretches, to call whom fFbrethren" is indeed heavy demand on our charity, throw themselves forward into the shafts and drag their carriages with their passengers, who may be ten or may he twenty stone, not at g walk or & shuffie. or an amble, but at good round trot of about six miles an hour. They neither fiae. pant nor perspire, but keep up this pace for two or three miles at stretch. Would not the most renowned European athlete or pedestri- an be but feeble coney in comparisonl Moreover, these coolies have to content them selves at the end of their journey with five cents-a cent is @ fraction less than half penny. They exult if they receive ten cents, and consider the donor an utter fool if he gives them fifteen cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
LawIes.nes. In Turkey.

The Constantlnopie correspondent of the
 London Times telegraphed on June 30: "The reports of the condition of insecurity in the country around Monastir are such us to cause considerable anxiety to the authorities A few facts may serve to show the fearful state of anarchy and distress prevalent in that re- zion. The renowned brigand chief Aposto-
 lenee, with numerous band of fierce fol- lowers, has made his appearance in the neighborhood of Kastorea, where he is carry ing off the well-to-do proprietors and traders
 and exacting heavy ransoms for their release
 The commander of the Third army corps at
 Monastir sent orders to the commanders of the nearest garrisons to dispatch attachments of troops and surround the brigands But the soldiers not having been paid for eight months could not resist the temptation to plunder the villages on their route and com
 mitted all kinds of depreciation. From Ko- nitza as far as Janina the country is full of
 bands of brigands, and the army is powerless to afford adequate protection to the over- awed population. The vilayet of Sa1onica, up to the gates of Salonica itself, is infested with brigands. Hassan Pasha military commander of the province, has had several engagements with them, losing a number of
 his men, but without capturing any of the robbers. In the vilayet of Kossovo a similar condition of anarchy prevails. Loud com plalnts are made there against the govern or, the French agent, and the paymaster, it
 being alleged that they refuse to satisfy all demands for payment of salaries unless a dis count of 35 per cent be allowed, and it is suspected that these authorities divide this unlawful profit. Selami Pasha, commander of: the cavalry of the Third army corps, Q brilliant officer, who distinguished himself in the last war, was ordered to proceed to
 Mitrovitza and Pristina, to choose the st1 ate gical positions and to garrison them. After doing this he returned to headquarters.
 None of these eDhemsral and spasmodic measures of repression or defense can, how ever, avail while the i1l-advised financial sys- tenn adopted by the present administration, under the leadership of Said Pasha, is con tinusd It consists in the concentration of all the revenue at Constantinople in the hands of the Grand Vizier, by whom orders for it's distribution are issued. The minister of finance is thus reduced to mere cipher in the management of the public treasury. The inordinate wants of the capital for we'll known purposes are satisfied, and the high officials retain their power, while no thought is given to urgent provincial needs. The un- fortunate local government consequently sift as hest they can, being we'll aware that any complaint would be followed by dismiss sal. The Sultan is possibly in ignorance of this deplorable state of things. But through out his empire the misery and 0iscontent of the people have reached such a pitch that unless speedy and general reform be forth coming deplorable results will assuredly be witnessed"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
MORNING. JULY Is, 1885.
WON BEERS.


 lTime works wonders" !" says young man of 27 when he returned home and found his eldest sister only 18.-St Paul Herald. Pittsburg turns out 85, ,000, 900 bottles a year. This explains why Kentucky hap pened to be located so near to Pittsburg.- = Puck.
 There is one thing very creditabie about a is no equivocation about thsm.-Philadel- phia Call.
 Caekling hens are of great value in board ing house yards. They lead the boarder to believe his breakfast eggs are freshly laid N. O.. Pic.
 A curious phenomenon is reported from the West A plumber had man arrested and the grand jury found a "true bill. {" -Phila. Call
 A single stroke of lightning recently kill ed two mules in Georgia. We should just derbolt got back to Olympus and heard it brag. Burlington Free Press.
 A little 4-year- old girl in this village ask ed her mother if people talked much when they were drunk. The mother replied in the affirmative, when the little one asked: Mamma are you drunk?'-Canajohari Courier.
 The pine tree, says an authority serves as a refuge for more than four hundred species of
 
 MT. Longfellow was so strenuous in advising the aspiring young men to ssbeware the pine trees withered branch. .i'-Boston Tran script
 Diogeaes in Chioago.-'You are looking tough, O Diogenes," quoth Socrates. ''Now, by the dog, what have you been doings" T have been searching for an honest man in the Chicago City Council, replied the grim philosopher mournfulIy stWith what re- sultsn incurred the other "Well you see ]" said Diogenes sarcastically, "my pockets are cleaned out and my lantern is gone! praise Zeus that they left me my girdleI'-Chi- cago News.
 A youngster of 4, rather noted for his de- pravity than otherwise, was taken into his mothers bedroom the other day and intro dueed to his baby sister, 1 day old. He seemed to look on the new arrival with con- siderable embarrassment, not unmixed with disapproval, and at the same time to appre- ciate the fact that it deyolved upon him to say something worthy the occasion. Final ly he remarked, with g rising infection ex- pressive of great unctuousness, ttWell, hope she'll be ChristiaaI'-Boston Record.
 Counsel (to witness)-ffWas your wife with you on the occasion referred tot" Witness 'sNo, sir" Counsel-stAre you sure? Re- member you are on oath" Witness-tfI am quite sure" Counsel-t'Was she present with anyone else4" Witaess-"No, sir" Counsel-"Did you tell her that night9' Witness-s'No, sir" Cotnsel-"Or at any subsequent timeg" Witness-ttNo, sir'' Counsel-"You said nothing to her what eyerf' Witness-''Not c word" Counsel tgetting augry)-"Now state to the court the with your wife regarding the important events which occurred on the occasion men toned" Witness" Because I haven't got a wife. "-New York Sun.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
Fifty Years . Missionary.

From the Detroit Free Free -
 The pulpit of the First Baptist church wss occupied last evening ky vsnersble-look- ing mat, with long hair and beard, both as white as snow. He was introduced as the Rev. Df. William Dean, the missionary sts- toned at Bangkok, Siam, sent edt by the American Baptist Union. He spoke earnest iy If his ifs work and ef the blessings that his ews ssefises hsd brought him. To re= porter bf. Dean said sitter his ssftaehi "Yss, ahi aH old nan to be 4 missionary, but [ hope haven't eHtiiVed my usefulness. I am so years cid, and have been missionary in Ghias and Siam for fifty years, A half century is long time, but I hays been een= tent with my lot, After studying the in- 6eita sHisdam nf Gad have nnnaJndad that when he says 'go ys and teach all nations will obey, How am l satisfied with the re- suits of my workl 1 would not exchange my blessed experience for millions of money have preached to many thousands of the Chinese, and have myself baptized 800 of them. l have formed seven churches for the heather, The heathen heart is the com pound extract of wickedness, but have seen heathens converted living Christian lives and dying Christian deaths. I have seen them suffer tortures for preaching Christ's doctrines, and have seen them come from their tortures and begin again to preach the gospel.
 ! q have been home four times since first went out. I have passed through dark places and have tast ed the cup of sorrow. I have left relatives and friends and have buried chill dren, but have felt in ali my trials that was doing my duty. One passage from Sing apore cost me 156 days from anchorage to anchorage. Another took ninety days, but my last one in an English vessel through the Suez canal took but fifty days to New York
 "You will not return to Siam, will you7'
 The old mans form was drawn up erect, his eye flashed, and he exclaimed grand ly:
 ''Go baoka Yes. It was my life's work and my life is not finished yet. half century ago I had spark of romance in me, but it is gone now. Yet doubt if there is anyone who has a keener relish for civilized society than have. But in spite of 8 life time among the heathen do not believe there isl anyone who has spent happier half century, and could the wheels of time be turned back: fifty years would cheerfully enlist in my work"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
------------ ----------------- Sword Canes fer Ladies

 "I guess I'll have to lay in new stock of sword canes," said Ninth street dealer in walking sticks yesterday. "Thst lady took the last one I had"
 ''Do ladies buy sword esnesr' was asked. "po theyi Wellj l should say so. Young lady artists are heavy customers in them. You ses they go about ths country sketehiag and painting, and they want semethiag for protection"
 'tAgsiast tfampsF'
 tN6, against lizards and shakes-aHd eswa. They tell ne they split q lizard every time rah him right through
 "Afe yen sure they fight cows with theta f' nfhat's what they say, but i deubt it. Between you and me, if girl saw q COW eemiag toward her she'd drop the cane and make For the fence every time, That's none of my business, though, I'm selling canes, and If the ladies want to buy them, T m going to encourage them all I can
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
9rp @npds.
GoI der, Opportunity,

Our friends very well know that our prices on Dry Goods of the first quality are and always have been as low as have been made by any house in New Ha- ven. We do not buy and do not sell rubbish at any price, and especially do we not buy it to inaugurate a Great Cheap Sale to givea fictitious look of cheapness to our goods in stock. We prefer to make a cheap sale by making an honest reduction on goods which are honest, which are serviceable, and there by cheap, in fact as well as in seeming.
 Such a sale we begin on Thursday, July Io, and for one week we propose to make the cheapest prices ever quoted in New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
Saturday, July IS, 1885.
FREE SCHOOL BOOKS.

Every experiment in the management of schools is interesting. There is theory abroad in the land that in addition to sup plying thechildren in the public schools with good school buildings and good teach CTS the public schould also supply them with school books. This theory 1~s found favor in Brooklyn, New York, and it is instructive to notice how it stands ttAe test of practice
 The free book experiment in Brooklyn was begun early in 1884, The board of estimate appropriated $75, 900 for use in 1884 to sup ply the pupils in the 7city's schools with books, etc., free of charge To this sum was added sS, S,O11.96, carried over from the book account of 1888, making a total of $s3, Oil. .95 available for the grstuitous distribution of the articles necessary to the acquisition of a free education.. To this amount must be further added over s4 900 for music books, teachers books and stationery, the total ex- penditure for 1884 5 for free books thus be- ing made to aggregate $s7, ,250. For the next scholastic year the appropriation authorized is s90,000, which, with s11, ,25O required for teachers supplies snd music books, will make the total amount set spart s91, ,s50 If te this is further add cd the value of new books that may bs on hand when the fresh appropriation eaii be dfswt assihst, 1t is not 9dt of the way to es- tiHfets that ths cost of ffee bg5ks ifi Bfeeka lyB the ee#iBa yesf will approximate si66,s 660,
 The advocates of the free book thsefy ia BfeskiyH declared that $75,000 weBld be quite, enough te fairly start the new system, sad that after the first year reduced appEe= pFistiens would be sufficient, hut their ideas have not yet been realized and the appear anees are that Hsooklyn has undertaken ssatiy s4estiI4SAt vtsAsB ariEIsy is aossbtfsI, We believe that after few years trial of the free book system the taxpayers of Brooklyn will be very glad to go back to the old sys- tenn. The book publishers who were fortu- nate enough to have their books bought and given away doubtless enjoy the situation.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-18
j. N. ADAM & co.

For one week, beginning Thursday, July 10th, we will make q discount of ene-hfth or twenty pef cent. on all ea5h puf- ehases in our Silk and Black Goods departments, Twenty cents out Of every dollar back on every purchase of Black or Cel- efed Silks, satins, Velvets, Velveteens, From every puf- chase of CashmeFes, Grenadines. Henriettas, &e,, &e,, &e, What an opportunity of buying that silk dress that you could not quite afford