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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

PoToMAC RIVER REGATTA. "A meeting oil
/ the committees appointed by the Analostan,
Potomac and Columbia Boat Clubs of Wash.
ington to arrange for the annual Potomac
river regatta was held last evening at the
Analostau boat house. After brief discus.
sion it was decided to hold the regatta on
u Tuesday, the 18th of September. Seven
VI races will be rowed as follows Senior sin.
& giles, junior singles, senior tours, junior fours
four cared gigs, lightweight tours and eight
cared shells. Crews from Baltimore, Phila.
delphia. Richmond, this city, and, perhaps
New York, will participate, and already
several handsome prizes have been contri.
i buted. =
THE GREAT FALLS RAILwAY.-The
Great Falls Railway Co. was Incorporated
10 Washington yesterday with capital
stock of $500, 900, $50, 900 of which has been
subscribed and 5 per cent, of the subscrip'
ton paid. The proposed route is from q
point on the conduit road, adjacent to
of about IA miles, The directors are H. d
Cooke, Ii. ID. Green, s. A. johnson A. +
Barker, A. Crane, jr., II. c. Burch and G
W. HAYDEN, each of whom has subscribed
for 100 shares, excepting the last named
who has taken 100 shares.
THE THIRD VIRGINIA EEGIMENT.-Col
7. c. WerlenEaker having been .eiectee
Colonel of tho Third regiment OF Virgins
volunteers and having been examined ane
commissioned. has assumed command. az
calls on both officers and men to second his
Efforts to make the Third the "crack" regl
nent Of the South by discharging all duties
With Zeal and fidelity. Owing to the fac
that all tho books, records and archives o
The regiment we're burned at Culpeper, al
COM descriptive rosters will be revised
and tnoroush,y corrected. Headquarters
VIII be at Charlottesville. LIZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

WONDERFUL ENLARGEMENT OF A YARN
That statement transmitted from mouth
to mouth often assumes gigantic proportions
astonshes no one, from the fact that the
human mind has tendency to the marvel
Gus and is apt to enlarge on anything curl.
Gus or startling. BUTT seems that narratives
nut in black and white are liable TO
the same tension when some exchanges
undertake to reproduce them. About
month ago small item appeared
in this column stating thai lady living on
Lee street, in this city, deposited cake oil
compressed yeast in cupboard, and upon
looking for the same later in the day failed
TO find it, but in its stead discovered large
rat with lts sides blown out. The rodent, it
was found, had devoured the leaven which
hud caused an explosion 10 his viscera and
thus ended his predatory gnawiDg excur-
sions. The New Orleans STATES thus quotes"
the simple story, and says the Old Domin-
ion has produced verlable rival of Tom
Pepper, &c, &C.:
1.-The Alexandria GAZETTE tells Of lady
who made some compressed yeast cakes
and placed them in the pantry 10 be used
when needed. A number of rats found their
way one night into the pantry and dined
sumpluously otfthe yeast cakes, and while the
inmates of the house were sleeping they were
suddenly aroused By series of explosions
followed by the clatLer OF falling glass ana
the crashing Of doors and windows. Lights
were hi .tily summoned, and upon invesli-
CATION IT. was discovered that the COMPRESS
cd yeast had disappeared and that the walls
of the pantry were spattered with the re-
mains Of a dozen rats, and the floor covered
with the fragments of tails and legs"
The item was written from trustworthy
information, and the facts narrated were
doubtless true. Virginia, however, has fail.
oil to produce catfish as big as sturgeon or
slIigators which can swallow schools Of col
ored urchins, as is often soberly said OF LOU
isana, and for the production Of Baron
Muuchausen stories the Crescent City will
wenr the laurels some time yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

The CANAL SHAREs-It was stated in
the GAZETTE's Washington corr, spondence
Yesterday that Mr.. h. Kemper, of this city
and Assistant District Attorney Lyons, Of
Washington, were in that city to counteract
the effort the lessees of the Alexandria canal
are making to have the canal sold In this
connection the Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore San says:
"Oyer fifty years ago, when Alexandria
was one of the District cities, Congress gave
the Alex audra Canal Company 500 600 10
build the aqueduct piers, and the town of
Alexandria agreed to deposit with the Sc.
cretsry of the Treasury 5000 shares of the
Alexandria canal stock as security, the
canal stock to be sold if within ten years
q the canal company did not pay back the
$500 900. Fifteen hundred of these shares
were deposited and the others remained IN
Alexandria, the cty's representatives vot-
ing on the whole 5000 shares. When the
bridge question first arose the lts'ees OF the
aQueduct bridge failed to get the Alexand-
ria proxies to vote for the sale Of the piers
on the conditions proposed. Then an effort
was made under Mr.. Arthur's administer
ton enforce the claim of the u. s., and the
Alexandria proxies were prohibited by in
! junction from voliDg on their canal stock,
but even without the vote of the Alexandria
proxies against the sale, the canal company
4 has refused to conform 10 the desires of tho
lessees, aud when Congress adjou:ns all
chance of FREQ bridge 1T the aqueduct
will have passed away. Meanwhile the
suit against the city of Alexandria contin-
ues aud Assistant District Attorney Lyons, OF
Virginia, was here vest day to receive final
instructions of the Attorney General on the
subject"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

BALTIMORE July 27.-Virgina Is consoli
dated 53i., past duo coupons do new IS GO s.
Cotton steady and dull middling 9Hs. Flour
steady aud quiet. Wheat-Southern steady; Go
Western higher and firm; Southern rod S3a85
do amber eJaS7 No , Western winter red spot
S3Sa aS37s Aug S3'asS3l y; Sept S3Tsas4; Oct
S5AaS54. Corn-Southern firm; do Western
higher, with more demand; Southern white GOA
81 !; do yellow 50a51; Western mixed spot 46s
1915 Aug 4G5sa47; Sept 4S bid. Oats higher
and firm Southern 3S.13: Western white lila
43 !; do mixed 3Sa40; Penua 3Sa42. Rye dull
aud owor ut 5Ga6O. Provisions quiet. Whiskey
steady ut ST 19a1 20. Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27
EDGAR WARFrkLD, Adjutant
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate of
MARY IT. i. ROTCHFORD, deceased, will pre-
sent them, duly authenticated, TO the undersigned,
and all persons indebted to tho said estate will
please scttlc their Indebtedness with the under
signed. T1OS. Il. ENTWISLE,
iy,T I'm Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. July 2G.-Beol
Cattle.-priccs of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best Beevcs at 5 lsa5 isc, those generally rat d
first quality 1%,a5c, medium good fair quality
: k,a4 i.c, ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
k,a;c Extrerue range of prices 2taa5asr. Most
sales we're from :saitlc per lb. Total receipts
for tho week 1854 head Total salos for the week
1850 head. The market, as TO activity, was about
tho same as last week. slow all through and
though prices at tho opening were i'll somo cases a
shade higher than last work they can scarcely he
quoted rs high on an average as then. The quail.
ity was not as good MS that of last weeks offer
ings common Cattle being largely in the majority
Sheep and Lambs-Thero is a much lighter run
| this week, with no improvement in tho quality.
Trade for good Sheep has hcsn fair and hut little
sale for common stock. We quote Sheep at = iss
4Ec, and Lambs at 3a5 1hc per lb gross. Arrivals
| this week 557G head.
Hogs-There was heavy increase in the mum
bers this week, and the quality Of the offerings il
about the same average through, with prices about
| tho same We quote rough stock at 6l4a6ibc and
the better grades at 6SsaG9i per lb net Arrivals
this week 1925 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

NEW YORK, July 27.-Stocks dull, but firm.
Money easy 1T 2a21!. Cotton steady; uplauds
90 Orleans 8 1l-1G; futures opened quiet and
steady. Flour dull and heavy. Wheat lAa9sc
higher. Corn ] l4s1&c higher. Pork dull at
$40 81 4alO G2la. Lard steady at Sc 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-27

CHICAGO, July 27.-Corn opened with boom
| this morning account of the drought, with
prices over one cent higher for September than
| they closed yesterday. 1t closed ut 42;fsc last
night First ollic al sales woro at 43ln but the
| market WIS SD wild that while there we've sellers
ut 1a!, in part Of tho crowd, it selling ut an.
other ut II. Wheat WAS also stronger in sympa-
| thy with corn, opening at 7G7s for September,
and selling to 77lh. Oats opened at 29il for
September aud pork at $9.65. September wheat
is now quoted at II Il; September at 1872.
September oats. 29i1; September pork, So
September lard, $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17


conductor must possess qualifications that in
other departments of business would bring this
amount. He must serve an apprenticeship and
be thoroughly educated in all the departments
of the railroad business. the know how Of which
is worth more than one thousand dollars per
year. To make reports. attend to finance and
look after the interests of the company he must
be an expert book keeper and bank accountant
worth not less than fifteen hundred. He must
be possessed of the elements of poiiteness, JUS
tice. charity and forgiveness; stand all kinds of
imposition and abuse. When called a liar or
thief must look good -natured and exercise a
spirit of Christian forgiveness. The pay for all
this would be very low at two thousand a year,
when You take into account the wear and tear
OF conscience-they all get very tired some
times. He must be a police officer, to defend the
property of the company; also the person and
property. of passengers, and protect them from
scamps, ~loafers, thieves. tramps, drunkards and
dudes. This. at police rates, would bring one
thousand dollars. The extra hazardous nature
OF such a life would swell the amount.that 9 good
conductor should receive to the sum Of six thou
sand per annum.n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17
Salaries.

The Railroader. published at Toledo. says:
ssWe are glad to observe a disposition in
some quarters to pay passenger conductors bet
Aer salaries, and to reward them in a degree
somewhat nearer, ct all events. proportionste to
the labors, the dangers and the responsibilities
OF their occupation. Fire the spotter and pay
epnductors better salaries. and the cause of hon.
esty will be promoted" The Railway Guide.
pnbllshed in Buffalo, also takes strong grounds
on the matter of conductors salaries, and names
1900 a year as the minimum, and proceeds to
R1yo some very good reasons for arriving at this
conclusion. 1t says; "a competent railway
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17
The Free Chair Question.

CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 16.-There was an I'M
usually large attendance of general passenger
agents at the regular monthly meeting of the
central passenger committee here. One of the
vital questions which will engage the attention
either of this meeting tomorrow or that to be
held in Chicago. will be the amalgamation of the
two associations. A stormy session was held to-
day. Business early in the day was largely
OF q routine character. and considerable time
was devoted to the establishment of rates to a
number of prominent conventions to be held
next summer. Later on, however. the chair
question was taken up, on the report Of the
committee, and led to a wide discussion. Mr..
Report, of the Columbus Il Cincinnati Mid
land, took a firm stand in opposition
to the free reclining-chairs introduced by
the Pan handle, and in this was vigorously Sec
onded by Mr.. Shattuc, of the Ohio & Missis-
sippi 1t became apparent that unless some
kind of a compromise was adopted no conclusion
could be reached. The proposition was
o maas t far the usa moderate ef the charge large ,n be
met with the appreciation of a majority
of the passenger agents present. Free chairs are
at present in use on the Wabash and the Lake
Erie IL Western as well as the Panhandle, and
against the imposition of a tax upon their use,
Mr.. Chandler. of the Wabash, made a strong
vided that the charge for the
use of chairs for a distance of less than 200 miles
be twenty-five cents: from 200 to 800 miles, fifty
cents; from 800 to 400 miles, seventy five cents;
over 400 miles. ST.. Among the opposing roads
the result was received with a great deal of sat
i~sfaction, but the consent of several roads must
yet be received before the success of the decision
is assured.
In the evening the adoption of the new rates
of the association were considered. Up to that
time only twelve roads had ratified the new ar
ticles, and a protracted discussion followed, the
same objections being again urged which were
discussed at Louisville last month. A conclu-
sion will probably be reached tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17
Are East-Bound Rates Solid?

The statement was made on Change yesterday
that the White-line was shading rates. The
party making the allegation, when pressed for
the reason why he made such a statement, as
signed as one reason that the Decline was tax
ing out grain brought in by the l.. B. e.. W.,
and as another reason that the party making
these shipments over the Decline had been a
bitter enemy of the White.line, and would not
ship a pound by this line when the point
could be reached by any other line until recently.
OF the Bee-line, being in the city,
he was hunted up, and when found
was In company with the very person who is
doing this heavy business. Mr.. Write stated,
without hesitancy, that the White line was
strictly maintaining rates, and turned to the
shipper, who verified his statement. The ship
per then said, I'VE are giving the l., B.. g.. W.
pound for pound grain to forward east. that they.
the l., b. q W., bring in over the Peoria divi-
sion, and the Bee-line pound for pound grain
that comes in over the l. & st. L. We also have
grain coming in over the c.. l., ST. l.. & c.. the
l., ID. d s., and the Wabash. This grain
we forward by the line which fur
nishes the cars the promptest, or whose cars
we chance to have the most convenient in the
elevator yards, and we are paying full rates on
every pound we ship, but wish the statement
made on Change was true" III. C. Diehl, general
freight agent of the l., B. g. W., was seen; he
said he was satisfied that rates were firm. not
only here but out of Peoria and Chicago. Were
the White-line shading rates at the expense of
the l., B. g. W. Mr.. Diehl would be very apt to
know il. Commissioner Doherty received tele-
grams from Chicago yesterday assuring him
that east-bound rates were held there with all
shading a little, but they were doing little bust
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17

NELSON II. BAKER, district attorney, West
chester county New York. Office at White Plains,
writes, June 20, 1885: Five years ago ], my
two sons and wife were very liable to colds. We
wore the heaviest clothing, wrapping ourselves
up very warm; but it was colds, coughs and ca
tarrh all the time. Finally we commenced wear
ing Allcock's Porous Plasters as chest protectors.
The first year we got rid of our heavy flannel as
we'll as all coughs and colds. We each wore two
Plasters on the chest and pit of the stomach for
three or four weeks at a time, then washed the
parts with alcohol and put on fresh ones. They
appeared to warm and invigorate the whole body,
SO that we never took cold.r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17
Railroad Relief Societies.

A bill has been submitted before the Legisla-
ture of Massachusetts,. which is being we'll sup
ported, allowing railroad companies to establish
relief associations. The bill allows any railroad
corporation operating q railroad or portion of a
railroad in the State to, by vote of its directors.
associate itself with any persons in is employ in
forming a relief society under the provisions of
chapter 244 of the acts of 1882, and may from
time to time aid such society by giving money to
it or otherwise. And the bylaws Of such So
cieties shall provide for the manner in which the
railroad corporation shall vote and be repre-
scented in said society. The funds of such relief
society shall not be liable to attachment, trustee
process, execution, or any other process, legal or
equitable, because Of any debt or liability of the
railroad corporation, or of any member of the
society,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17

Law without Lawyers
use. By Henry B. Corey,
condensed and concise explans-
lions Of the general laws, and
the laws OF the several States,
deyoting o full chapter to each
OF the following subjects, and
giving In plain language the
law and your legal duty re-
speeting Agents = Negotiable
Paper = Common Carriers -
Master and Servant-Marriage
and DivOrce-Parent and Child
Patents, Copyrights and Trade
Marks-Insurance CONTRACTS
Illegal CoDtracts-Debts and
their Payment-Statute of Linn
itations-Sales of Personal Prop
erty - Partnership - Corpora
tions-Insoivent and GENERALS
signments - Shipping Deeds
Mortgages of Real Estate-Chat-
tel MoYtgages-Landlord and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ana
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and
Homesteads and Properly ex.
empt from ExecutiOn-Exemp.
ton from Jury Duty and all
questions in connection with
these subjects, etc. 1t contains
also q Dictionary OF Legal Terms
and Phrases.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17

Domestic Law, for popular
+. This new book contains
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17
Location the Only Question to Settle.

o. UFO NJ 2UCStfOH DOUsfUs
General Manager McCrae, General Superin-
tendent Miller, and v. r.. Malott, general man
ager of the Union Railway Company, were in
conference yesterday several hours regarding
new Union depot matters. At the close of the
conference Mr.. McCrae was asked what can be
said as to the long-talked-of enterprise. He
answered: You can say in the journal that
the new Union depot will be built. and this year;
that it will be located where the Spencer House
and street-car stables now stand. or on the
square between Tennessee and Mississippi
now are, or on East Washington street, between
Liberty and Benton streets. Each location has
its friends among the presidents and general
managers Of the roads composing the Union
Railway Company. Location is the only ques-
that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17

Tells How
to re m ave
Grease Spots, Marks
on Furniture, Frsck-
les, Tan, Vermin
from Dogs, Super
nuous Hairs, Stains,
Dhndrun, India Ink
Marks, Ink Stalns,
Iron Rust, Kerosene
Stains, biildew,
Paint, ETC., etc.
1t Tells How
60 Care for
Canariss, Carriages,
Brooms, Furniture,
Carpets, Harnesses,
the Health, Bees,
Poultry, Gold Fish,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17
Without LAWYERS:


A Compendium Of Business and D
IL. B., member OF New York Bar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-17

,IA6SIlc Laws AOr popular
This new book contains
Plain directions are given
with blank forms, for the prep
aration 0feyery legal document
needed In daily use, viz: As
signments Agreements -Am-
davits = Chattel Mortgages -
Contracts-Fuilder's Contract
Notes = Drafts = Certificate OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF Attor-
ney to Transfer-Proxy 70 Vote
-Transfer OF Stockholders OF
Debt-Deeds. Full Warranty.
Quit Claim-Form OF AcknOwE
edgment - Executors Deed
Release of Dower-Right OF
Way-Contract-C Contract for
Sale OF -Land-Marriage Con-
tract-Assignment of Salary
Proof of INSTRUMENTATION
ment of Lease-Certificate OF
Stock-ProOf OF Loss-Mort-
cages - Satisfaction Piece ~
Mortgage Bond-Deed of Trust
Articles of Partnership
Notice of Dissolution-Certih
cate OF Limited Partnership
Power of Attorney-Releases-
Bill of Sale-Wills-Codicil-
etc., etc., etc. c.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-04
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

The State Uniyersalist picnic at Lake Ma
ranocook will take place on Thursday, July
Sth.
Rev. Frank T. Bayley will conduct the
closing services of the Bible class at the Y.
NJ. C. A. rooms this afternoon at 40 o'clock.
The last regular meeting of Vincent Chau-
tauoua Circle will be held this evening with
DR.. Way, corner Pearl and Cumberland Sts
Among the receivers of diplomas at the
Institution of Technology, Boston, Tuesday,
was Frederick Fox, Jr., of Portland, made
master of science.
The Bangor Commercial prints portraits of
Hon. w. H. Clifford, ex-Mayor Deering and
Hon. G. u. Chase among prominent Maine
Democrats at the Democratic State conVen-
ton.
The Waldo, on Little Chebeague Island,
will open for its fourth season June 23d.
This is a well managed hotel, and is located
on one of the most attractive islands in the
harbor.
On account of the storm of yesterday the
Field Day of St. Adams Commandery has
been postponed until today friday. The
steamer will leave Custom House wharf at
10 o'clock sharp.
Rev. Ezra Tinker, pastor of the Congress
street NJ. E. church, was surprised by his pa
rishioners Wednesday evening at the parson-
age, 50 Quebec street, and given pound
ing in the good old style.
Mr.. Taylor chief engineer of the steamer
State of Maine, possesses a sample of the
wood of fishing rod which was intended to
be presented to President Cleveland on the
eve of his marriage. The rod cost over 800.
Especial attention of members of the Citi-
zens' Relief Society is called to the adjourned
monthly meeting at half-past seven this even
ing. Matters of great Importance are to be
considered. None but members and news
paper reporters will be admitted
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-04
PERSONAL.

DR.. Gordon, Mrs. Gerry and Miss Gerry
sailed in the Cephalonia for Liverpool from
Boston yesterday.
Among those who graduated with honors
from the law course at Boston University
this commencement were G. W. and c. II.
Hanson Of Sanford, Me.
Mr.. w. H. Smith, late of the Custom
House, and present editor of the Odd Eel
lows Register and Masonic journal, has
purchased one-half interest in the Express,
and his able pen will soon preside over its
columns.
AT the Preble House last night were N. M.
Whitmore, Gardiner; H. F. Higgins, Liner
k7,-6. w. Drisko, Machias; Hon. j. j..
Donovan, Lowell; T. B. Severance, Rock
land; j. S. Ward, Boston Commercial Bulle-
tin; w. w. Waugh, Boston Home Journal;
J. T. Wilson, New England House, Boston
Among the arrivals at the Falmouth Hotel
last night were: VIM A. Warehouse, Chas.
II. Glazier, G. P. Bangs and family, Boston !;
C. r. and c. W. Littlefeld, Kennebunk; J..
True, H. w. Butterworth, Philadelphia;
Hon. ]. H. Manley, Augusta; Amos Sher
man, Woonsocket; Julius Wolff, New York !;
Mrs A. F.. Gait and daughter, Montreal !;
Chas E. Lawton, Providence, r. l.
The Portland daily press., 1886-06-04
BODY Recovered.

The body of Fred Murch of South Caseo,
who was drowned three weeks ago in Sebago
Lake, while boating, was recovered Wednes-
day morning by John S. Andrews, a Bidde-
ford diver. Mr.. Andrews was in the water
about three hours and half Tuesday, and
went in again at o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, remaining until he found the body,
which was lying upon its back, partially COW
cred by mud, in about so feet Of water. The
body was in good state of preservation,
and showed the effects of the water but lit
tie In the time Mr.. Andrews was I'M
der the water Wednesday, he travelled over
about eight miles of territory This is said
to be the first body ever recovered from the
waters of Lake Sebago, and that when one
is drowned it sinks to the bottom never to
rise. The water of the lake is ice cold, and
in some places attains depth of 400 feet.