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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

The LATE DIR. BITTING.-The body OF
Young Dr. Linnsens l.. Biting, who shot
himself in Baltimore last Saturday afternoon
WAS Yesterday taken to Philadelphia, where
il will be- buried. The body, which has been
embalmed, remained in the undertaker's
establishment until the arrival Of Rev. W..
&. Biting, a brother of the deceased Rev.
DR.. c. G. Biting, his father, did not come
TO Baltimore, but remained in Philadelphia,
as he was completely crushed by his sons
sad death. Rev. Mr.. Biting was overcome
with grief when he beheld the body of his
brother, which had quite lifelike appear
snce. He and the Rev. DIR. Rowland &C
companicd the remaies to Philadelphia
The alumni association of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons, of which DR.. Bit
ting was graduate, met yesterday and APP
pointed committee to draft suitable reso.
lutious. DIR. Biting was born in this city
in 1860, and left here with his parents short
u alter the close of the war. He was edu-
c.ed at Locust Dale Academy, Madison
county, and at the Richmond College. The
past nine years of his life were spent in Bal
tmore, where he was graduated by the
College of Physicians and Surgeons four
years ago. For year he was at the mater
mite connected with that institution, and for
the last three years had enjoyed lucrative
practice in West Baltimore. He was q
member of the Franklin Square Baptist
church, and was regarded as genial young
man of excellent character. His mother,
who ia in the West, has been telegraphed to
meet the family in the East. The Rev. DR..
C. {. Biting and the family have the hearty
sympathy of many warm friends in this city
aud wherever known.
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,erstufe'
r,r RICHMOND AND DANvILLE RAIL
irDCirculars have been issued by the
M ,aaral officers of the Richmond and Dan
s;Ts Railway Co, making the following ap-
sI n;u,nents, viz L. B. Cook, auditor of
l":" III accounts; John Craig, auditor of pas
lr ,,ar ac counts, and H. D. Williams audit.
sou Disbursements All of these gentle.
:" Van uilI have their Offices in the new quar-
. .'r If the company, in Washington.
90" rt. Richmond aud Danville are cow
..rinr a number of improvements, and
Nnn the charges in this road in the near
r',,,r. ! that 81 ,ho terminus OF the Western
y.:,h ;..,ren;.a Railroad from Salisbury to
ih,,i2,i,. The latter will be made, at least
rr,n, ,.e-ent. the southern operating point
ii the entire system.
The clerks in the auditors department
o,,he Virginia Midland division OF the road
in this city are packing up" and on sat
r,asy will move over TO Washington, and
r.s,ire their duties i'll that city on Monday
moruing. Those who will go TO Washing
,on are Messrs. Cook, Semules, Writ, lden
ssn Kemper, Cox, Sulilhson, Durham aud
Alter the first of September tho pay train
an the Virginia Midland division will be
abandoned, and the employees along the
line will be paid; oil by system of checks
70 he sent to the different station agents.
Mr., F. +. Maibury, the paymaster, will also
20 to Washington.
II was rumored on the streets this morn
inc that the tressurer's office Of the Fir-
vinia Midland division will also be removed
to Washington in short time, but inqui.
ries at the Office failed to corroborate the
report.
4 letter from I4yrchburg says: "Our peo-
Pile are bitterly incsnsed at the recent re-
moyal of ell the head departments of the
Virginia Midland and Danvile Air Limo
from Virginia to Washington, which is out
side Of the State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

PERsoNAI--Mr G. w. d. Ramsay has
returned from Lyn chburg where he had
been for the past month.
The Misses McNeal, OF Baltimore, are Wis
ting at Mrs. c. c. Shoots.
Miss Sallie English has just returned from
Jetlersonton, where she has been spending
the summer.
Mr.. JAS F. Howison, of Ashland, Va, was
in the city last week on visit to his friends.
Miss Annie Hall. of Baltimore, is visiting
at Mr.. |. c. O'Neal's.
Mr. and Mrs. LED. Maddox have return
ell from visit to Fredericksburg.
Miss Josie Maddox left here yesterday
morning to visit friends in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank T. English, of this city, has
gone into the commission business with his
uncle, Mr.. +. l.. FOLSOM, ia Washington,
D. c.
Mr.. Jocob Bohraus has gone to Atlantic
CITY.
Mrs. Chaplin and daughters, of Wirches-
ter, expect to spend the winter at Miss
Mnsons.
Miss Anna Mason Wilson, of Richmond, is
whiting relatives in town.
Mr. s. F. Beach has returned from visit
to Saratoga.
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lnund there for a number OF months, and
will be garrisoned by a couple of batteries
of artillery, one of them light battery
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JUST %, 1886.
AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Il
n By virtue of a decree OF the Circuit Court I'd
the county Of Fairfax made at its Novembe
term, 1855 in the case Of Pritchart's administra
tor, against Burdett Skinner. tho undersigned
commissioners, will sell ut public sale at tho from
door Of Fairfax Court House, oil MONDAY, TIT
Goth day of September next Court day tho fol
lowing described property, to wit:
The TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND whereof
the said B. Skinner resided on the 18th day q
November, 1888 at which time it was purchased
by George E. Ssngster to be cut of BY lines II
beg in on the county road agreed upon; thence
with the road to small apple tree thence
by lines at right angles with said road westerly
far back as will embrace sixty acres; the same
to include the baildings, upon which Burdetl
Skinner formerly resided. The above-described
: tract of land lies Il short distance below Fairfax
station on tho Virginia Midland Railroad.
y Terms of Sale: SPOIL 5, with interest from the
! 14th of January. 1885: $3.50, with interest from
the 18th of October, 1883, to be paid in cash, to-
gether with the exnenaes, of sale and $3.50 with
interest from the 18th day of October, 1883, to
ho mold an tho 9Th ao-- &c =. .,hnr = SSf. thf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
WATERMELONS! FRESH FISH

GEORGE f. PRICE s co.
Will keep on hand during the season the FINEST
WATERM EIONS that are brought to this mar.
kct. ALSO
FISH OF ALL VARIETIES,
fresh from tho river and bay.
Fish ut tie stand III the market.
Waicrnc!ous ut the store, on Fairfax street, adj
ioiur Market building. ang:} m
I 1uRN--ADAMo' EXTRA EARLY CORN and
~ SILVER SKIN ONION SETS. A largo sup
ply Just received from Landrcth.
mill E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO
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WANTS..

WANTED A NEAT, RELIABLE BOY to at
w tend to cleaning, &C., at my Office. and to
work about my house. d. N. RUST,
Corner Prince and Washington sts.,
au.2i IF Alexandria, Virginia.
. WANTED TO RENT-A COMFORTABLE
a$i RESIDENCE Apply at tho GAZETTE office.
aug1O TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

THE CONVENTION to nominate dem
ocratic candidate for Congress for this dis
trct will reasonable in this city at - O'Clock
to morrow at the Opera House. Already a
number of the delegates have arrived and a
majority of them are expected by tonight:
The impression prevails that this session OF
the convention will be q short one, and that
anominaiion will be made by tomorrow
night, but no one knows whether this will be
the case or not, or who the nominee will be.
The convention ~ill be called to order by MIR.
{, Pollock, OF. Loudoun, who was elected
chairman when Judge Ashton, of King
George. resigned. When the recess was
taken on the night of Saturday, August 18th,
the names Of Gen. w. II. F. Lee and Hon.
+. f. Meredith were before the convention
and preparations for ballot were being
made when the motion to adjourn was
carried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
AIe5agllrIa Gaxetfs.
Tuesday EVENING, AUGUST "a.
LOCAL NEWS.

=. tho District of Colombia and Virginia local
io sssterly winds aud nearly stationary tenn
aratur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

FORT MYER.-Under the recent appropr!-
atoms Fort Ayer. in this county, near Ar
hng,on, is discontinued as Sigual Service
station, aud all the Signal Service property
.aere will speedily BIO removed. after which
me men Of the permanent company there
S VII, be discharged from service. The fort
WI, he continued rs - strictly military post,
uluer command of General James B.ddle,
usJor Sixth Cavalry, who has been in COM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
until about o'clock when it became cloudy.
There was one prisoner and one ledger at
the station house. Justice May again pre-
sided at the Mayors Office this morning and
disposed of the following cases:
A young man, arrested by officers Bontz
and Sherwood, for being drunk and disor.
DERBY, was fined and dismissed.
Chas. Thomas, colored, arrested by officer
TIGER, for disorderly conduct, was fined
$3.50.
William and Daniel Day, colored boys
charged with taking apples from little boy
We're fined 81 EACH
The case of a colored girl. charged by q
colored man with stealing his watch, was
dismissed at the compainanrs cost, 1t ap
bearing by the evidence that the taking o.
The watch was without criminal intent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

GARDEN WHEELBARROWS for sale very
" cheap at SO King street. corner OF Royal.
Call and see.
my11 J. I. CREIGHTON q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

GRASS and GRAIN SCYTHES, Hay Rakes
\J Grain Cradles aud all other seasonable goods
in great variety ut
je15 JAS. r. CARlilN " SUNS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
A Brick-Wagon Romance.

There was a sensation in household
in the northwestern part of the city one
day last week, when the only child, a
daughter, aged about IL, was discover
ed to be married to q young man who
earned his living by driving brick
wagon. The young lady in the case is
very attractive and her father is Lead
ing builder and contractor of this city,
worth at a moderate estimate upward of
100000. Recently the father decided
to build several new houses on lots adj
jacent to the one occupied by his own
residence. and they are now nearly COM
pleted.
Among the drivers who delivered
brick for the new buildings was tall.
awkward, sandy conlplexioned and
mustached young man, who had not
apparently the faintest conception OF
romance. But he was fair in the eyes
of the daughter of the contractor, and
she frequently carried a liberal lunch
out to him at the hour of the noonday
meal Nothing was thought amiss by
her mother, who ascribed her motive
merely to kindness of heart, little dream
ing of the relations that existed between
the pair. Several days after the meal
incident, the young lady remained abb
sent from her home one night and did
not return until late the following after
noon. When questioned as to her
whereabouts the night before, she re-
piled that she had remained at her
mother-in-law's Even then the family
entertained no suspicious, but thought
it was joke on her part, and the sub
ject was not referred to again. A repeti-
ton of the young lady's absence was
not treated SO lightly, however. and, to
the astonishment of her parents when
the afternoon papers appeared they con-
tanned the announcement that mar
riage license had been issued to their
daughter and the brick-cart driver.
Subsequently it was asccrtained that
the young folks had been married for
several weeks past and that the honey
moon had been spent by the groom on
his cart enjoying the lunches furnished
him at his father-in-law's house by the
bride.
There has been domestic turmoil ever
since, and the young couple are house
keeping alone. the brides mother hav-
ing refused TO aid them in any way, and
has even gone so far as to retain her
clothing bought before the marriage.
Washington Critic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
Why Women Can't be Drng Clerks.

There is one field in which, so it
is said, woman, lovely woman, will
never find employment. She can
never be an apothecary's clerk, be-
cause she is not able to keep secret.
A pharmacist is a regular confession.
al, and into the ears Of the discreet
attendant are poured weighty secrets
which it would not do to intrust to
the possession of the gadding, gos-
sipy female.
In the regular course of his busi-
ness, the dispenser of pills and pow
ders knows all about peoples bodily
affections and weaknesses, and be-
comes acquainted with little sins and
things of that kind which the inter-
ested parties would not have the
world know for anything.
Then, too, be learns who paints.
who powders. who eats opium, who
uses belladonna to brighten the eyes,
or arsenic to whiteu the skin, who is
obliged to use insect powder at home
aud various things of that kind which
would he too great temptation for a
talkative woman to give away Bos-
ton Herald
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
st amers Propelled by Sound.

Keeley's motor is finally a success.
This time the motive power is sound.
A few words uttered in an ordinary
tone of voice will drive bis 600-borse-
power engine at rate of speed that
causes the whole village of Pbiladcl-
phia to yibrate. A group of passen-
gers conEersiDg near the engine room
Of an ocean steamer. armed of course
with Kelley motor, would drive
the ship through the water about
ninety koots an hour The ladies
cabin connected with the engine by
an ordinary gas-pipe, will reduce the
voyage from ten days 10 three and
one-half hours : Life
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22

When 10 eat, how 20 eat, what to
eat, how much to eat, and bow often
to eat, are subjects each individual
will have to decide for himself or her,
SELF No man can prescribe another
mans "bill of fare /" "Wha: is one
mans meat is another mans poison,v
is true saying. 1t il not so often
the variety we eat "a the quality and
quantity. Nature calls for what she
wants if the appetite is in a normal
condition II The system is needing
an acid or alkali, her wants are mad 9
known by hungry or thirsty sensa-
tion for the same. A person shou'd
always eat " ben they are hungry. be
it one or five times German rule) a
day. 1t is the impurities of the food,
bad cooking and overlooking the
stomach that does so much m schief,
aud uot the number of tunes We eat.
No ole should ever be forced to take
food if they do not desire it When
the system is overloaded she rebels
against taking any more fuel until
she has cleared away the debris Let
her rest is the safest rule to follow.
A person working out in the open
air aud at physical labor can eat and
digest what ,ud be utterly impos-
sible for one employed indoors at any
mental labor or professional work.
Each person will have 10 understand
these laws aud govern themselves ac-
cordingly. The nervous temperments
have small digestive powers, while
the lymphatic can thrive under all
most any circu instance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
KNIT HAMMOCKS.


A pretty little, COTTAGE, OF FIVE
rooms and a hall, with large yard and
garden attached, In the beautiful town
Of Oxford, Md. Can be bought cheap
on reasonable TERMS. For particulars
apply ct CAPITAL OFFICE. 7-l2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
Az Ancient Coin.

Geo. Britton, Of Mecbaniesburg,
has in bis possession copper cent
that is undoubtedly rare and highly
priced relic It bears the ancient
date of 1924. Mr.. Bfiaton found the
old relic last summer whilst walking
10 quarry il East Earl township,
Lancaster county. There is nothing
legible on either side of the coin ex-
cept the date. Mr. B. has had many
tempting offers for it from r. lie hum
ter and others.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22

One of the small. rocky islands OF
Pyramid Lake, Nevada, is alive with
rattlesnakes 1t is supposed that the
progenitors of these snakes were waited
to the island on punches of floating
reeds or RATS of driftwood. There are
thousands, if not millions tho people
about the lake say millions of the rat
tiers on the island, and their right to il
there is "none to dispute" The rep.
tiles have their homes among the rocks
and feed upon the eggs and young OF
waterfowl and dead fish that are cast
on the island. Stories have been told
of these snakes rushing forth ina body,
kissing and rafting. TO attack any one
landing upon tho island The rattle.
snakes of the island, when disturbed,
glide away and hide themselves in the
Crevices of the rocks. just rs would
similar snakes on the mainland.
though they halt and show fight when
hard pressed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
&FARM FOR SALE. n

MY farm. 1922 acres of nice land, lying
VN1 beautifully two miles from Annap-
OILS and five minutes walk from Stations
Best's Gate or Camp Parole. No waste
land, soil naturally prime. Will sell a
bargain. L. X. CAREY,
8-3l-1m. 80 st. Paul St, Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22

The CAPITAL is the Oldest daily
paper published 10 Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
ANNAPOLIS. Md WEDNESDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 22
Marguerite.

Pale little lassie out among the dalsies,
Why are you go lonely this golden after.
All your. little comrades laugh and sport to
gether;
Como then and be merry, child, for it is
June.
"Ah, love the daisiesl they arc my little
sisters,
Sometimes In the meadow they keep me all
the day.
Happily we dream and wander in the sun
shine:
There were never playmNtes as beautiful as
they.
When ] bend my head down close and close
Where the listening breezes cannot catch a
word,
Pretty things they tell me, all the meadows
In the soitest voices mat were ever heard.
You could never guess the odd, sweet things
How the laughing song came TO the bobo-
link;
Why the sunshine tries so hard to catch the
What the raindrops whisper, and the grasses
think.
Always when I'm sad come to them for COM
For they undcrstand,-thc dalsies are so
You should see them hold their faces UP TO
Softly touch my hand, and look into my
eyes.
Sometimes at my work / think hear them
calling,
Daisy, sister Daisy, come out, we want
you, dcarl
How they. laugh to see me, all across the
meadow,
As haste to answer, "Darlings, am herel''
Lassie, little lasse, your brain is fun of
fancies.
Let the flowers make playmates Of the wind
and sun,
Human friends are swceter than the tickle
daisies;
They will go and leave you when the sum-
mer's doue.
But the lassie answers, From their dainty
Snow-beds
can hear their voices in winter just the
same,
In my dreams / wander with my meadow
sisters,
Ah tits well they called me by the daisys
name"
Carrie w. Bronson, in Good Housekeeping.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
FRENCH BREAD,
a from the most improved methods.

Ii, bake our bread morning and
epg which is a guarantee OF 1t
|slress and sweetness, aud deliver it
daily to families md boarding
@ IN the city. We u.s. none but
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-09-22
Best Patent Flour

Il tnhakcry, which enables us TO fur
q COOP, WHOLESOME AND NUTRICIoUs
|m 10 our customers.
VI supply tie following grocery
|ncm The city with our brecd II. X.
gader, 6. McNemar, Mr.. George
|ssnl Mr.. NJ. Watson, Mr.. b. @. Mar
hOox, Mr. Zulke, Mr.. G. M. Jones.
b lN. Y, Phillips, Mr.. Hawkins, Mr..
81 M. Bates, Mr.. G. w. Moss, Mrs.
1yoke, ]. Hyde, Mrs. j. Nj. Ma
p S-9-ly.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-06-19
Young Peoples Page.

There has fitted down into the shade.
Of our poisoning magnolias, and into
tbe shadowy vistas of our mvrtles and
laurels the annual flight of pretty school
oirls and intellectual Southern girl grad
mates. We met party of them from
Lexington, KY, two days ago; group
a few days after from Wards Seminary,
at Nashville Mrs. Archer sends us some
from Washington, D. c., as does the
GEORGETOWN Convent also. These groups
and circles of young people are all
bright and generally well hammered.
Mrs, Archer and the Ward Seminary.
however, send us those with manners at.
once distinguished and well-bred, while
the Kentucky young ladies carry off the
palm as to physique, large-tramed las
the limestone region bestows), round
checked, smooth and erect as to car
riage, with the well lifted head, the
straight, firm shoulders, that indicate
independence of character,
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-06-19

Miss Morgan, professor Of meAtal III
moral science in Wellesley College ai
ed for Europe last week for a summer
much needed rest.
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-06-19

First, then, let me suggest that you
keep your head erect, "hold in your
chin and lift your head" Mrs. Archer
advises this. Let the JOURNAL advise,
then, that with this carriage of the head
you lift your moral nature to every good
and noble deed that comes in your way.
AT tlrst it may be only your arm to the
aged aud feeble or your hand to little
Prattllng child. Soon the opportunity
comes closer and closer; noble thoughts
VIII arise, cherish them; noble aims will
De presented, persevere in them. Gods
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-06-19

kingdom is within your heart. Men or
women cannot take this birthright from
you. The studies you have gone through
are great helps; your mind is broader.
your purpose is stronger for them.
Next week you will permit us to reason
further upon the life of action that is
before you.
~
The White House, Tuesday night,
was blaze of light, for on that night oc-
Cured the social event of the season-the
presentation Of Mrs. Cleveland to the
army, navy, diplomatic corps, and body
Legislative. The interest excited bv the
presidential marriage brought everyone
who could procure an invitation to the
scene of Mrs. Cleveland's first appear
ance as the Presidents wife. Before
nine 0 clock the line of carriages reached
far below the Treasury, and the great
north piazza was a mass Of silks, jewels,
fair shoulders and waving plumes. The
throng moved in slow, orderly line to-
ward the private dining-room- convert
ed into cloak room on this occasion
from this room through the private hall
way and red hall into the red parlor and
the presence Of President and Mrs.
Cleveland. The introductions were
made by Col. Wilson, of the Engineer
Corps D. S. A. The bride wore her
bridal toilette with the exception of the
veil and that her head was adorned by
the beautiful riViere of diamonds, the
wedding gift of her husband She was
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Endicott,
Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Villas. The
toilets of all the ladies were beautiful in
the extreme, and the gentlemen OF the
diplomatic corps presented an extremely
elegant appearance in their full court
dress. About nine clock the entrance
of the President and Mrs. Cleveland into
the blue room was announced by crash
of music, and the diplomats were receiv-
ed, the dean of the corps, Mr.. Stephen
Preston, making the presentation. The
floral decorations in the East room were
reproductions of the I'd of June shields
of crimson, white and blue, composed of
carnations, gentian and jassamine were
affixed to the pillars. The Blue, Red
and Green parlors were all beautifully
decorated, though by no means so pro-
fusely as the East room. The red corri-
dor was lined with palms, from behind
which emanated the beautiful music OF
the Marine Band There were many
Southern ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1886-18??, 1886-06-19

During the voyage Of the Noordlaud,
on which Miss Folsom was passenger,
single copy manuscript newspaper