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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
AC.rrats,s FORTUNATE DISCOVERY

Capt. Coleman, schr, Weymouth, ply
ing between Atlantic City and N. Y. had
been troubled with cough so that he
WAS unable to sleep, and was induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for cons
sumption. 1t not only gave him instant
relief, but ailayed the extreme soreness
in his breast. His children were similarly
affected and II single dose had the same
happy effect DR. Kings New Discovery
is now the standard remedy in the Cole,
man household and on board the
schooner. Free trial bottles of this
standard remedy at Hartz Il Bahmsen's
drug store
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

HOUSTON, Tex, Aug, 3L-The Howard
oil mills are heap of smoking ruins. The
fire commenced while the engineer was
looking over the steam machinery for its
weekly adjustment or repair, and he could
easily have extinguIshed the fire but the
water supply was gone. The fire depart
ment was of no more use, and the $500, 900
mill employing $50 men, was burned tothe
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

often need some safe cathsrtic and tonic
to avert approaching sickness. or to re-
lieve collie. headache, sick stomach, in
digestion, dysentery and the complaint,
incident to childhood. Let the children
take Simmons Liver Regulator and KEEP
well. 1t is purely vegetable, not unpleas,
ant TO the taste, and safe to take alone Of
in connection with other medicine.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

BELLEvILLE, Mich, Aug. Sl.-Benjamin
Elwel, aged 50, and his wife, aged ~ We're
attacked by two burglars IN their home
Sunday night Mr.. Elwel was hit with u
club by one of the men, stunning him The
old couple were then gagged and bound and
their money $500 in coin, and $3.50 in notes
and mortgages, stolen by the men, who es-
capsd in safety.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

BosToN, Aug. 5l.-Robert Renfrew, the
swordsman wao was defeated Id d mounted
sword conflict with Sergt WALSH at Oak
Island, last Thursday, has not been seen
since he retired from the contest after the
second charge with the loss of the top of
his thumb His trappings, armour and
helmet. valueI at Sl0l, have been found at
Oak Island grove Some friends think he
is afraid to show himself after his defeat
Others think nc has killed himself. He was
an ex-soidier i'll the Scottish greys.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
DEMOCRATIC SENATORIAL CON
VENTION-

The counties of Rock Island and Henry, CON-
prisiug the Twenty-frst Senatorial District, are
requested 20 send delegates TO a convention 10 be
held at the Court House in the city of Cambridge,
On THURSDAY. September 2. 1886,
at p. m, for the purpose of nominating candi-
date for representative, appointing a senatorial
committee and transacting such other business rs
may properly come before the convention
The basis of representation will be one dele -ate
for every two hundred votes cast for Cleveland
and Hendricks in 1881, and one delegate for every
fraction of one hundred votes, Us follows:
Rock Island comfy 2,7S5 vOtes-l4 delegates.
Henry county .-...--..,0TO - 10
T. S. SnvIs.
EUGENE LEWIS,
T. B. WARD.
Committee.
Rock Island III July n 1885,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 3l.-The races
at the Jockey club track Monday resulted
as follows First race, \ mile; Barnum
first, Santa Rita second, Pontiac third
time, 80 Second race, ] I, miles, Steeple
stakes; Cleaner first, Florence NJ second.
Tornado third; time, l:59$i. Third race,
- miles, Fulton stakes; Preciosa first,
Dew Drop second, Jim Gray third; time,
2:l2lg. Fourth race, "a mile, sweepstakes,
Bessie June first, Fenelon second, Almy
third, time, 1:ld%. Fifth race, \ miles,
handicap, Milhe first. Exile second, Fall
coner third; time, liz. Sixth race, Z
mile, selling, Marsh Bedon first, Calera
second, Princess third; time, go.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

The restoration 10 health of our child,
VIC considered uncertain. When two
weeks old she caught cold. For is mouths
was not able to breathe through her nos
trils. Upon useing Ely's Cream Balm her
difficulty is removed; she breathes natural
ly.-Mr. Il. Mrs. j. NJ. Smith, Oswego,
N. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
BucKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter; chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaTan-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz 81 Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

New YORK, Aug. 1.-Gen. John New
ton having been sworn in as commissioner
of public works late Saturday. afternoon
took charge of the office at noon Monday.
He immedia tely appointed b. LAWYER smith
as deputy commissioner in place of William
Y Smith.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
ftHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE or ILLINoIs,
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court of said Rock Island County
In Chancery.
James NJ Barnard KS. Morty >lattery, Bill.
To Satd defendant. M2uy Slattery: Affidavit OF
YOUR non residence having been tIed, ndlce is
hereby given thst the above entitled suit : now
pending in said court ana that summons hiss been
issued against you therein.
Now. unless you shall personally be and appea.
before the said circuit court the rst day of the
next term thereof. TO be holden in the court boHsc
in the city of Rock Island, in the county of RocE
Island state OF Illinois. on the first Mondl,
ofSeptemher, A. d 1886. to which time and place
said summons is made returnaho, aud plead,
answer 1r demur to The bill of complaint in said
suit fled the same will be taken for confessed a.
against joa and cecree entered accordingiy
Dated At Rock slanG, Illinois, this I'D day o.
July, a. D., 1876.
L. Il. BOWMAN, Jr.,
Clerk Of said Court
HENRY CURTIS Sol'tf for Comgrt aSd4w
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
The properties of Misbler,s uerb Rit-

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is COM
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula, 200years old Clergy
men, temperance people. and all other
classes who oppose strong drink on prin-
ciple. endorse and recommend our great
household remedy. 1t is sure cure for
kidney and liver complaints
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

The ancient city of Damascus is in a
prosperous condition Its trade with
foreign countries is rapidly Increasing
The narrow thoroughfares and bazars are
disappearing aud giving place to wider
streets
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug 3l.-Daniel Magone
the newly appointed collector of the port of
New York, made his appearance at the Gus.
tom house Monday at an early hour, and
Immediately began preparations for enter
ing upon the duties of his Office. He was
cordially welcomed by his predecessors,
ex- Collector Hedden and Special Deputy
Collector Berry
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

STATE o. ILLsNoi-.
Rock Island County 81
In the Ch tIit Coult of said county, September
term A. D., 1856 in Chancery.
Herbert j. Whitney vs. Clara Whitney
AfiidaN it of the non residence of Clara Whitney,
the defendant in the above entitled cause. having
been filed in the Office of the clerk of said court
in said cause. noti"e is hereby given TO said non
resident defendant Clara Whitney, that the above
named complainant heretofore flied his bill OF
complaint in said cause on the ehancery side
the reof, and that summons IL rcon issued out Of
sand court against you. returnable the first day
of the September Term, A. D.. 1856. OF said court
to be begun aud holden on the first Monday in
September, A. u, 1856, at the court house in the
city and county of Rock Island and state Of Hi
n'is. when you can appear. etc
L. II. BOWMAN.
Clerk of said Cont
" NJ. STURGEON. Compl'ts So''r
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

A Carson. New, newspaper says that
in the Carson river. above Empire, the
fishing is good. but below the town the
fish will not bite. having lost their teeth
from salvation by the mill chemicals.'
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

A cannon has just been turned off at
Sir William Armstrong; factory which is
forty>four feet long, sixteen and n half
inches in diameter and its actual weight
247. 795 pounds.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

New YORK, Aug. :1.-Dr. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes is back from England The
trip did him much good. His cheeks are
brnnzed and his eyes sparkle brightly
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

LANSING, Mich, Aug. Si.-Secret Service
Detective kenroch Ion!Ry morning ar
rested Wiiliam Wandsor, counterfeiter
having a connection with an eastern gang.
He had 500 In light and counterfeit gold
on his person at the time of his arrest. lie
will be taken TO Detroit for examination.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

WHMoEE, Pa, Aug, 51.-Early Monday
morning William Ashe, aged Is, q. George,
a brother in law to Ashe and father of five
dependant children, and Joseph Harner,
employees of the Pennsylvania railroad,
were struck by an engine, hurled beneath a
passing gravel train and instantly killed.
Their bodies were horribly nutilated ESxs
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
H0sFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE
IN NERVOUS DEPRESSION.

DR.. F.W. LYTLE, LEBANON, III. says;
Il have personally used it with marked
advantage, when overworked and the
nervous system much depressed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

White wooden materials, with texts
from ancie MT Persian and Arabic manu-
scripts, embroidered 10 red wool, are tho
latest novelty in Paris.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

A Warsaw, Ind, curiosity is a large
potato which has grown into and COM
pletely filled large beef bone. The
potato is 8 inches long and 6 inches in
diameter
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

The consumption of lead pencils in
this country is estimated at 250000 day
This Is at the rate of one per day to every
100 of population, or about $4,000. 600 a
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Senator Jones, of Florida, is going to
try and cure his hopeless passion by
opening law Office in Detroit. 1t may
only have been law oalf love after all
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons,
Scrofula an1 Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers.
Sores, rheumatism. Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh, etc. can secure by mail, free.
copy of our 30 page Illustrated Book of
Wonders. filed with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta. Ga.
For sale by T. II. Thomas.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

An Albany speculstor is said to be
making a good deal of money by pur :
chasing Canadian silver in New York at
20 per cent discount and circulating it at
home at par
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

A Hartford baby that died the other
day weighed less than three pounds, hut
its little body was placed in burial
casket and carried TO the grave in a little
white hearse
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

Esta.c Of John Murrin, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed admin
istrat of the estate Of Joan Murrin, tate OF
the county OF Rock Island state OF Illinois.
deceased, hereby gives notice that be will APP
pear before the county court of Rock Island
county. At the Office Of the clerk Of said court
in the city of Rock Island, at the October term
on the Third Monday in October next, st .ihich
tate are notifed and requested TO attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate requested to make i'm
mediate payment TO the undersigned.
Dated this 10th day of August, A. d.. 1885,
EDWARD MURRIN. Administrator.
P.U'MAGA, Atty for Admir-. il-d4y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

By order of the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee Eleventh district of Illinois.
CHAs. II. WHITAKER, Chairman.
MACoMB Ills July 10, 1886
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

The London Truth says no party is now
considered complete without American
ladies.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
ELEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS
TRECT.

Democratic Congressional Convention at Non
mouth, Tuesday, Sept. 18th 1886.
The democracy in the several counties in the
Eleventh congressional district are requested TO
send delegates to convention to be held at Mon
mouth, Warren county, on
TUESDAY, September IA, 1885,
at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for congress, and to transact such
other business may be presented for the con-
sideration of the convention.
The several counties in the congressional dis
trict will be entitled to the following representa-
ton based upon the vote cast for Cleveland and
Hendricks in 1884 as follows:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

The custom of having barmaids in
saloons is gaining ground in San Francis.
co.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
tsgse GFAr1

Dceruccc its CAUSES cd CURE. y ,s3
IL m, tay with no beHeit, Cured hiastg II
tbrrn 51th-, aud since then hundreds of others
nv sam,, process; a plain, simple and suecessIn.
home T., ifmoni address 7. ) PAGE, 10 la ass
qeth 81 New York CITY. mz3-dt-t-s-'"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31

in cake of ice and split the cake open
The green thing was small frog, which,
after an hour or two in the sunlight,
hoped about vigorously.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
THE LEAGUE LEADER.

Rock Island, H.. July n, 1886.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-31
A DMIEIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

HrvnY Gums, sol'tr for comg T ='' sd sd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02

CURING CANCER.-Prof Ginner, of Phila-
delphia, has practically investigated during
number Of years past new method in
surgery for the cure of cancer Over eighty
cases have been tested, with only one death
Within the past week the Professor has per
formed three operations in Berks county
Pa, at or near Windsor Castle. Dr.. L. N.
Fritch, of Virginsville, was called in in con.
sultation in each case and rendered able as
sistance. These three cases vii! be profess
sionaly reported at the next meeting of the
Berks County Medical Society, when Prof.
Ginner will make known his mode OF prac.
tice for tho cure Of cancer, and claim the
Government reward. 1t will be remember.
ed that DR.. Bliss made 4 similar claim upon
the merits of cuuduraneo, but failed to con-
vince the public Of its value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02
A Plea GGs the Anarchists,

Nj. Rouquet, secretary OF the Paris Mani
cipa] Council, yesterday forwarded to United
States Minister McLane the petition ador..
ed by the Council on November q, asking
for his intercession with the Governor Of T.
lino!s "a bahalf CT The condemned Chicsco
anarchists. Mr.. NIcLsue sent tie following
formal reply 10 the petition:
"As the petition is destined for tie Gov.
ernor OF Illinois and is made with The object
of spsring human life, ! will not refuse my
assistance il you persist in demanding il.
But allow me TO inform you that in the pres.
ent case it is useless. Ycu can. without dis.
advantage, and with as much efficacy ~
address yourself direct to s:,a executive oi
Illinois, who alone hos the bower ot grant
ing the pardon. Without raising any ot,joc.
ton 10 the accomplishment Of YOU. WISHES,
beg that sou will rest assured that cayitsi
punishment, applicable 10 no Stato Gf tho
Union TO political oHenses, is prescribed
only for odious crimes against the pubi;c
veal, sucn as murder aud rape, committed
under aggravat:ng circumstances and with
prenediation. In political matters, there
exists IN the United ta;es & moderation
which even proiouno Gisagreements ere
poweriess 70 alter. ii the discussion Of
great political aud social problems t&uGhiug
tho welfare Of workers wa proceed with
wide liberty, showing q spirit Of fraternity
and tolerance which renders violence mex.
cusable and always prejudiciai 20 its authors.
When the majority proHounces, every enc
submits. # this great and salutary principle
Of giving expression 10 the will of the maiori-
ty, which forms the basis Of American insti-
tutlons, be ignored, the social order founded
on liberty and fraternity collapses and So.
ciety falls once more into chaos.n
G1r. McLane, at NJ. Rouquet'z request.
consented to transmit the Councils petition
to Governor Oglesby.
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ODenin. and Closing Of The Walls

Northern mails close at 7:3O and 101 0 a. Ia
2:30 6:3O and 900 p. II. Open at $50 and
10 a. IA, 1900 II. ana 6:30 p. m.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va close at 5:45
and 1O45 a. m 4:15 and 800 p. N. Open at
$50 and 400 a. IN.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va,
close at $50 a. m. and 900 p. IN. Open at $50
a. m. and $50 p. III.
Manassas Division mails close at $50 p. N.
Open at 1000 a. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va mails close at
$50 g. m. Open at 400 p. N.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
c II Herndon Lecsburg aud Purcellville, vs..
close at 400 p. m. and open at 900 &. IN.
Western mails close at 4:15 and 900 p. H.
Open at $50 and 11:OO a. n and 6:3O p Il.
Washington, DC, mails close at 7:3O and 1910
a. M, and 2:3O, Ais, $50 and 900 p. m Open
at $50 and 1000 a. M, 1900 m., and 500 and
$50 p. m.
Office Hours-Open at $50 a. M Gloss ct $50
p. M. Open at $50 p. N. Close at p. IL.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 a. m. Close at
$50 o. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02
LADIES GOODS.
HNDIIN0 NVVDFN.
J. &. Hutchinson,

WRAPS AND JACEETs-A large and rich
ssoci. OF Paris and Berlin CLOAkS at lowest
prices ever named for equal values.
We invite special attention to our superb assort-
r4cnt ot PLUSH WRAPS, latest shapes and fash
i1Nably trimmed.
SEAL PLUSH SACQUEs, trimmed with seal,
50
SEAL PLUSH FISITES. ssal trimmed S25
Imported CLOTH WRAPS, with genuine Rus
san aarc tail and ball trimming, 1915 and up.
yards.
T.ol,1on made JACKETS, 81 and upwards
,l2.
907 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
Washington D. c.
Trevise Paris. nov2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02

PRESIDENT GARRETT.-The part that
Robert Garrett bears towards the social life
of Baltimore is large. He ia rich, sociable
and generous. He is s constant con-
tributor 10 private and public charities,
and no worthy relief fund escapes without
large donation from him Many Phia-
delphlans know what his hospitality is On
unusual occasions lis dinners are very
splendid affairs, bit it is wteB he enter.
teins half dozen friends, or more, aa his
country house that he plays The host in hi.
most genial end captivating way. 10 man is
better knoWn in BeiimoIe l. is cuYios.
ity to see him walk up Charles street. He
wears beaming smile and he saens to
speak TO every other person he meets. The
other day when he arrived FROM Europe lie
started from the Stock Exchange 10 biz;
Office, TWO squares 1istaGt. Il tooi: hin!
over two hours to reach his Cflica, and whzn
he did get there he had shaken two hun
dred or three hundred hands and baG
talked 10 several hundred persons Without
giving them the slightest reason why Balti-
more and Ohio stock had jumped un q dozen
points the first day he arrived in Baltimore.
As TO Mr.. Garrett's much discussed clothes,
1t is sufficient 10 say that is an emincntly
well. dressed maa. He is given 10 the
requirement of tine finest things that money
can buy. He has new S500,000 house. lie
has splendid horses and he has handsome
and stylish clothes and plenty Of them, but
to call him a fop is to DO MIN q great injustice.
1t may be added that he occasionally az.
tenpts speechmaking, but the friends ,gho
know him best and who have heard hiS
speeches give him no encouragement in this
direction, for he modest man and modest
1nen are not always good oratora.-Phila
Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02

HARDWARE. CUTLERY. GUNS, PISTOLS,
/ &c at IS King street corner of Royal,
Alexandria, Va-The subscribers invite the at
tcntiou of wholesale and retail purchasers to
their large and well selected stock of goods in their
line, which were bought in quantity at bottom
prices. and will be sold at small advance. We
in"ite comparison of prices and quality OF goods
At s. King, corner Of Royal street
senit I T. CREIGHTON IL SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02

DURE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, colored
l border and plain white for Ladies and Gents
12l9 cents, at
ieI1 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
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At the Gazette Building, Nos 70 and 72 Prince st
DAILY TRE- WEEKLY
So months........ 3 90 Sir moaths......... . 90
One month 30 Three months. / 90
Contract advertisers uriH not be ooed to exceed their
space, atcSS the excess is paid for at transient rqssr
and under no circumstances iriU they be ao,,ed 10
advertise other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
AH transient advertisements must be pvid for in cd
Uancc
Marriage and death notices mrgt be pcia for in ad
uGncf
Eesoiut'onS an emoriam, ofth0nks tr5cs OF respect
resolutions adopted by societies or persons uaeSs OF
pH't'c concern, 'oN only be printed in this paper as
advertisements.
The Gazette office is connected pith the Telephone Err
caange. advertisements, orders for the papcr ,le,cs
or any information or bas;ncss can be sent By tele
phone.
Persons earing the city hare the Ga=stis nlaea
Ito them, postpaid, for fifty cents q month, and the
address changed as OFTEN as DESIRED
AH communications should be addressed to Gazette"
Alexandria, Ia.
Entered at the Posofics At 4leraadris VrG:nio cs
second class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02

rINHg FULLEST STOCK OF FINE GLASS
e.! WARE plain and colored, ever offered before,
and at prices correspondingly low: Give us call
aud examine prices and stock before purchasing
TOR winter u.c. E. J. MILLER. SON & co. se1O
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Alrzau(Iriq Oazrttte
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI- WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNO TyDET,

at the Gazette Building, Nos 70 and 72 Prince st
DAILY TnI YyErYyr
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e. ! ~ On.
93" Pennsylvania, Avenue.
WASHINGTON, DC.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.
r;lNE vIRGlNIA MIDLAND RAILWAY CO.
WASHINGTON, D. C.

:NEE VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY co.
OFFICE or THE SECRETARY
November 9th. 1856.
The ANNUAL MEETING OF the Stockh holders
o.tAe Virginia Midland Railway Company will
n held 1T the Office Of the Company, in Alexan-
d.a, N@., on WEDNESDAY, tho fifteenth 18th
day Of December, j. d.. 1856, at = o clock noon
~ tho transaction Of all busncs, Of a general or
special nature that may he submitted to the meet
'a-.
ire transfer hooks Will Lc closed at 3 0 clock OF
no 2H!h instant and reopen the morning Of
III" siztccuth doth December next.
Iiy orjcr Of the Beard of Directors:
r. II. WENTWORTlI, JE,
DoV-itd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02

WROUGHT SPIKES FOR BRIDGE and BOAT
W BUILDERS at SS King, corner of Royal
street An assortment of sizes for sale cheap to
close ont.
sep21 j. r CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02
DERRY's HARNESS OIL SOAP.

Three sizes-S1, so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb2. w. f. CREIGHTON & CO
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AUCTION SALES.
" z. T. Lucas. Auctionenr

y n 7 IUCIs, AUctlOneer.
oCsEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
- ~, tanning IMPLEMENTS, &c. AT PUB.
"lll be sold at public auction on TUESDAY
NE Iecemoer 'th 1856 at O'Clock a. m, at "Ma.
Alexandria county, all the Household and Kitch.
en- en- FURNITURE consisting of fine Psrlor and Bed
no Room Sets, &c, &c, in coed condition, and Farm
wagons Farming Implements of all kinds. HsV,
dec1, ,W,S&M o"sn'