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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-24

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CORRUPTION IN POLITICS.

AL ihoiGt NI3f}4N VI Ilttbt LUIS W
commands us to snra Lore We loye
this country because of IT'S repabli-
ran fasan Of government, because Of
its freedom from tsFaanict misrQle,
and because it i. Il,e dear purchase
Of the precious blood q our fore
fathers.
And it is the sincere desire Of all
truly patriotic citizens to see it pre-
served untarnished BY corrnptions,
sustained By Vice. II order that
such hopes may ae rally realized, it
is necessary that public opinion
should cry down every evii which is
intended for our national downfall
Evils are liable 10 grow stealthily
into our nations iifs untI they as
sumo such gigantic proportions that
it becomes difficult q eradicate
chem.
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-24
TINE TABLES.
BALTIMORE AND ONO
Took Eject Tuesday, March O. 1883
TRAINS GOING EAST.
M q Daily

Took Effect Tuesday, March 2. 1888
TRAINS GOING EAST.
No. 8, Daily
Leaves Cumberland ................. 2.50AA
Arrives at Martinsburg .............. 5.O2 "
Leaves ...... 5.O7
Arrives at baltimore. .............. $50
No. 2. Deity.
Leaves Cumberland ............... 9.17A.s
Arrives at Aarunsburg ....".......ll.32
Leaves ...........ll.36 I"
Arrives at Washington. ............ 100 P.
baliimore......... ........ 2.30 4"
NO. .. Daily
Arrives at Martinsbnrg ............ 4.35 P. n.
Leaves ............ 4.39 !"
Arrives al Washington. $50 =
Arrives Baltimore. 7.3"
No. I. Daily.
Arrives at haftinsbnrg. 500 a. Il
Leaves ........,...,... 1874 .
Arrives al Washington. o.lO
aiumore................... IzV
No. 81. Daily.
Leaves Martinsourg $3.50. ....... s.18p.E
arrives AT Washington 1890 p, NJ.
No. s.Dhly
Leaves Marlinaburg, ."....."..-. 800 NJ,
No. Msin Stem, Except Sunday
Leaves Piedmont. l.o0Am.
Arrives at aarhnsburg 49,. ...l0.59
Leaves Z" 49,. ......1l.o3 ="
Arrives Baltimore.................... 3.50P N
TRAINS GOING WEST.
No. g. Daily.
Leaves Baltimore. 40 4. N.
Arrlyesa at Martinsourg ....,......ll 80
Leaves .....ll.39 /"
Arrives in Wheeling ................ 1855 P. N
No. /, Daily.
Leaves acknowledgements. 2.00P.E
Arrives at Martnsburg.... ........ 4.57F. Il
Leaves -. ...... Sol
Arrives at Grafton. ............... 10. SO h
No. I, Daily
Leaves Baltimore. .............. 7.45p...
Arrives At Martinsburg ........ :. 4.57 /"
Leaves - .........lI 10
Arrives at Cumberland =. .......... l.25A. M,
No. 3. Daily.
Leaves acknowledgements. 800 p. NJ.
Arrives at Martinsburg ..........l2.24A.
Leaves /" .......l22S +"
Arrives at Wheellng ................l0.5 so .
No. IS MAIN STEM. Except Sunday
Leaves Baltimore.................. TAO M.
Arrives al Martinsburg .12.I8 P.M
Leaves /" .......l223 60
Arrives Pledmont............. 40 A. y
No 50, Daily.
; 6 Washington. $50 p N.
n nlvcs at Martiusburg. .,,...... 755
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
I,ocuSt SINNERS

A locust supper was to have been held
recently by four gentlemen, one Of whom
is physician, and a number of their
friends were invited to join the party, but
declined, saying they were not hungry
enough to feast on bugs The intended
supper was started by number Of young
men bantering each other about the deli
cious and vile things they had eaten. The
menu suggested worried some of the guest
when they reflected upon what they had
promised to eat, and some of them backed
out. To supply the supper fifty good,
large, healthy locusts were procured for
the physician, but they did not know
how to cook them. 1t was at first in
tended to boil them in milk, but the
sharp appetites that had been longing
for the food were not satisfied that boiling
was the best way to cook them, and it was
agreed to put the supper off until the
doctor could write over to Professor Riley
and get his recipe The supper has not
been abandoned. It is simply postponed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
A Convenient Article.

Fora sick room. the sand bag is invalua-
bic. Get some clean, fine sand; dry it
thoroughly in a kettle on the stove. Make
a bag about eight inches square, of Aan-
mel, fill it with the dry sand sew the
opening carefully together and cover
bag with cotton or linen. This will
the prevent the sand from sitting out.
and will also enable you to heat the
bag quickly placing it in the oven or even
on top the stove. After once using this
Won viii never again attempt to warm the
feet or hands of a sick person with bot
tie of hot water or Il brick. The sand
holds the heat long time. and the bag
can be tucked up to the back without
hurting the invalid. 1t is a good plan to
make two or three Of the bags and keep
them on hand, ready for use at any time
when needed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

.-,.o,,s debility and kindred diseases.
.II'5iiifaIiy cured Consultation free, Book 10
ats in stamps. Address, conude ll9ly
ynarid.s nispcnsary Medical Association
Ruffalo. n. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

rtsv arc trying in Germany 70 dnd a sn q
i NY ~ India rubber. No one WHO mas used
b. Bsqw oPm Gssgf e .gdSc. efa in coughs
- tt ,iltv.'',' N ali throat and lung diseases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

WARMERS SAFE G]gaE
CURES AND Why
CONGESTION OF 7iE kidneys BACK lrR
sNFLiHHITIOy or Vur -,
NEIs' BEfDDER or TRIy.
ARR ORIGINS.
NS.arrn OF the Bladder. crave,
stone oropsy, Enlarged pros'
rate Gland, lmpotency
or General Debility,
Bflght's Disease.

'iSht disease.
WHY Rs,,,t-,itt,
known that has mao. ~, remedy
some $40 Grain. - 49, a. = Nidah There aie
suit o. muscular action nnI N W. re.
tanned in the No,ti ~ m l''H. 10 i7
the direct cause Of all fbe',I' MN " u
well as Of Heart Dj~nas, IN. i'
pleXy, PARALYSIS. Tn,,nit, ',,i r5 .., ,Hl APO
This great specific relI.y.. IL f.t.
too much blood frees thnp, r. a,, ny
restores Them u healthy artinY t,-.. ..''l' =
ana soothing power ''' '''A
1T CiIREc Also
largemcnt " t6c ! -. ~ 'ain,iI'' En-
of tbr nm ~. ~ =, Ah''to~ and Ca.1rrh
Frrrnd T. pilouNn'ss. Heada he
bilitv C,n55i, -, 49, ie'Siicss laagior D.
nm, loas,,,t ''..'i'' ''all stones. auI cYetv
commune - i''o'u Which results FROM liyg,
lSFux2
noSit y, .. Il'yals' mas spccifr aud
H. pi,i,a,s ,, "l uli ln' li'pr rs VOL d, uu
flow of Liia rsr,l.,,, 'nf secretion and
liam ron,n,.,. , e''ii.'9 ~ calculating fuu
IN vnrt ,,stnt+s I, ~ ui lVilnal 1h-, audi
without vbi,t - to natural activity.
St,1.e ''i,'. i an lmioSh.uy
,lai,,+ NGo ALSO Fcmlle Crm
r-'i,,' M ~ placeWuts Er
t'5 ' g,N 'Ia'oh'' Painful Mantr5a-
Ion makes ircgnan ! safe. prevents .,,.,g
, ,,,ts alll n.ld Bel teYcr and aid, nature Is,
WIZ SA,aiy ,9h tlonal tidtg
W.T. All these troubles as /, rau
known by every physician e e.p'..,',,'
af'se from congestion and impaired tIi
,ey acuo1' causing stagnation Of tn, b.ood
e9seiS anu breaking down. and thi. i, t}..
oeglnhlns and the dire \ emu IF All tho M
hlenls from which women suffer and pr,..
as SURF! follow as night doe, the dov
WHY Warmers Safe Cure j, aetr.,l
edged by thousands of our best neGcai ,n'r
70 pe ne only true blood pu,yfc,. !, bee.....
~ u ats upon scientific principles. strik.n, h,
the very roo' 81 the dis rider by II, AZ ~, 4,
the Kidney and liver For. If tbcs. 49,.
Eans were kept in health all the NOR.
pa waste matter SO deadly poisunn,,.
II retained in the body. il passed n,,,
On the contrary, if they are dpronged tI',
acids are taken up iv tho Eiaod
composing II md c,,,,,,;5o IN
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
AYERS
PectOral.

No other complaints are so inSidious in Their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs
none so trifed with by the majority of suffer
ers. The ordinary cough or cold resulting
perhaps from trifing OF unconscious e1-
posture, is often but the beginning of a fatal
sickness. Ayers CHERRY PICTORIAL Las
well proven its efficacy in forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, and shouldBs
taken in all cases without delay.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
Group. a Mothers Tribute.


"Whne in the country last winter NV lie
boy, three years old, was taken in with croI5:
it seemed as if he would die from strsnc-
laton. one Of the family suggested he ne
of AYERS CHERRY PECTORhL a bottle
which was always kept iii tile horse Tn
was tried in small and frequent doses. an
70 our delight IN less than half an ho4r tb
little patient was breathing easily. me dor
tor said that the CHERRY PFcroPsT Ia
saved my darling's life. Can Won Wonder
our gratitude Sincerely yours.
,,ou....,oo ,. Mrs EMMA GEDNEY."
l59 West l2sth St., New York, Nav l6 lss
:" have used AYERS CHERRY prcroRu
IN my family for several wears snd ID nj
hesitate to pronounce it the nost atfectns
remedy Tor coughs and colds We have eve
tried. Y 20 "a W ),
Lake Crystal, MINI, March Is g. i / sANh
:, suffered for eight years from Bronchitis
and after trying many remedies viii M ere
cess, was cured by the use Of AyFR,s CrrR
RY PICTORIAL, JeSFpu " t1nrS -
Byhalia, Miss, April 5, lss2.
81 cannot say enough in praise of AVN,
CHERRY PICTORIAL. believing AZ do tbst
but for its use should long 5ucc bave ,iis
from lung troubles + AGpS>, !,
Palestine, Texas, April o, ny.
No case of an affection Of the throat d
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieve
by the use Of AYERS CurRPv Prcrop 4,
and It viii al''oys cure when the disease
not already beyond the control Of medicine
PREPARED BY
pr.J' c. Ayer&co. :, Lowell, Mas,
Sold by all Druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

Some women can't pass a millinery
store without looking in; some men can't
pass a saloon without going in.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

~. p,tcnt ticei Stifrcner is the only in
L{oN NM will make old boots straight as
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
Baltimore 4 Potomac Railroad
.oRTH. TIME TABLE.

After Sunday. December goth, s. the
trains on this road will run as follows:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

,,., 80. Tamcers like mushrooms? They
ring up at night A9d ne might s 2.Gn
Eltgfs ,re yior's Cherokee Remedy OF sweet
I'm, and Mullen in time
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

.---...nns too much a solid foundation
W 80 tbau cheek.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
rFrosTrB CrTv SprNez

4 LOTION sales every MONDAY, WLbA vs.
.At DAY and SATURDAY, at 1Oa o'clock,
precisely, Of Horses, Mules, Carriages, Wagons,
Guggies, Harness, Halters, Brides Saddler,
Blankets, &c. Large stock Of Horses, Car
riages, Buggies, Wagons, &c, of every descrip'
lion with Harness, Lap Blankets &c, con-
sanity on hand and atpriyate sale at the very
lowest market prices. am now selling New
Too Bnggies from SIS up to $50 New Ex-
rei,s Wagons s55 to 800. New Harness from
x N SOS. Give me call before purchasing
where. THOMAS Z. PARLETI,
Aaeti1neer and Commission Merchant { ,
se- t7-B
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

,.,nI. u must put W Win Hoiel-FecpcFs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

: ,,,,.,b distutbs your sleep, take Piso's
IA. IL frr Consumption and rest Well
,isi,ber should have a great deal Of arloiob
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
THE PROp0sAa.

H.-My darling. "a, 81,
lovely tonight 'ook irre1''y
S4e.-Do /? Than.
dress SUIT. ~Aariey guy
He.-Give the orcdit
i 1l-l' ,a.9 NY love- which wear f,r ar,t
70 my toilette Here /, IL, r,'. CIV .1''
ping the Diamond ene,,tt. .9'ot " ~
her finger. s's'ncnt e o."
the fame Of dis eneyng as
The DIAMOND sair
Iabksy,,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

.rprn HANDS. face, pimples and rough
tlA l,t,r5j by using Juniper Tar soap, made by
'4. III Hazard < Co. New YORK.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05
1T CURES Al en-
WHfI because 4 has a spccifr ami
1T CURES ALSO

pants LeucQrrhna III placam.uts M.
iarsements' Iteration. Painful Msnerlo.
Ion makes lrcSnan safe. prevents G.p."
r rl3.s aill hlld bei Fever ana ala, nature x.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-03-05

WHY All these troubles. as i, van
arise from congestion md il,,,,,.. ''4'
ney action, causing staguation If tb. M N. ~,
vessels ana b eaking down and thi. +. t.'
beginning and the dire ~ Gnu q If All tbe a5
lhehts ron which women suffer ana NM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10
LOCAL EsREgETGEE

\ telephone line will soon BE- established
between FHitfax station and the Court
House
The police report last light as being clear
ana cool, with Ave dodgers but 10 prisoners
at the station house The Mayor had no
cases before hiu for trial this morning.
Mr.. James l.. Gorrill, of Catiett's, reports
TO the Washington police that while at the
Baltimore and Potomac depot, in that city,
on Wednesday, his pocket was picked CT
In the Lynchburg court yesterday the
case of the Robert Portner Brewing Com.
pany, of this city, against John w. Will
son Co, was decided in favor of the com.
pany.
In the King George county court this
week, in the case Of the Commonwealth
against Thomas Bradshaw, on an indict.
ment for felony in carrying of the white
girl Minnie Finney, the accused was acquit
ted but the case against him On an indict-
ment for misdemeanor was continued till
the next term.
MIR. 0. +. Baggett can supply ali his Gus.
toners at his stand in the market to-mor.
row with country pork and sausage and all
kinds of fresh meats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

CLAIMS FAvORABLY REPORTED. Second
Comptroller Maynard has returned to Con-
gTess a batch of claims referred to him for
re.examination and report. Among the
number is the claim Of l.. Won Hoffman &
Co. and William II. Newman for the rent Of
the Pioneer Mills. in this city, which were
occupied by the Government from Decen
Der is, 1861. to August %, 1865. The claim
was reported favorably in 1883 in the amount
Of $lS,4%0 81 The Comptroller decides
that the building was taken possession ofby
United States officers with the understand.
ing that fair rent should be paid if the
owners were loyal. The latter fact the
Comptroller considers proved, and adds that
it is attes.ed by Senator Evars, Representa-
tive Hewitt and other witnesses. With
reference to the measure Of compensation
the Comptroller thinks that s. 900 year
would b. just and reasonable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

CHRONIC CATAERH.-I have suffered for years
from Chronic Catarrh. Six weeks ago l was in
duced to try Ely's Cream Balm. Relief was in
Simultaneous. and continued use has resulted in an
almost complete cures. M. GREEN, Rook-keep
or, Steamboat Co, Catskill, n Y.
WAS AFFLICTED with Catarrh and Cold in the
mead. tried many remedies without any benef-
clal effects, at last | used Ely's Cream Balm,
which ctlectualy cured mc.-W. H. /. HnLARD.
Dentist, Bordentown, II. J..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

SUDDEN DEATH Mis-. Mary SLAUGHTER

SUDDEN DEATH. MIS-. Mary Slaughter,
wi'uf Mr.. Mrrcc: Slaughter. formerly III"
ger'ra pn.',rngrr agent Of the Virginia
Mid ."d Raj why in this city. uied su'iden
~ III Atlanta. Georgia, early this morn
ing. This news will be received with
H""l' regret by her many friends and ao
q!a!niancea here sid 1T Ter folmer home il
Orange County. The remains will be Brought
To Orange for iuteIment Mrs. s. was & la
dy OF many most estimable traits of charac
ter and was loved by all who knew her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

A PERTINENT ENQUIRY. The question is
often asked if anything will be done in the
case of juror Howell, Of A!fxandria. who ,ac-
cording to the sworn atfidavi's of several
citizens of Alexandria. went on the Culver
ius jury after expr, s,ing The opinion that
the prisoner ought to be hung. Somebody
has committed perjury, AID what g going
to be done about it? The pros, cn'i"n ,hould
not be altogether onesided : Richmond
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

SPEEDY REMOVABLE was thought at
one time, says the Richmond State, that the
removal of the headquarters of the Rich
mond and Danville from Washington back
to Richmond, could not be conveniently
made before next spring; but the Richmond
stockholders, who will be specially charged
with The duty of looking after the operating
no!icr, declare that the offices will be in
kichmol:d before the winter is over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

prr,cE purchasing anything for CHI, istmas,
80. carefully over the holiday advertisements in
.aIpmn5 Of the GAZETTE. Tho best and
-. reljshc houses us we'll rs the most enter
-,.s,, and tasteful announce their goods there
- and sec what you want and where to get il
A :.'',I. trouble or delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

l"r&e assortment of Sterling Silver Ware,
such as iea, Coffee, Jelly. Berry, Preserve
and Sugar spoons; Pie, Fish, Butter and Ice
Cream knives; Cold Meat. Pickle, Olive and
Chlldren'a forks, etc, etc, at Henry Wildts,
10 n. Royal street. GclO2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET,
Dec. y: There is moro inquiry for raw Sugars
and prices are triho better, closing firm The
quotations ere lilo for farrclining Muscovado,
and 81. cents for 96 test centrifugal For refined
Sugars the market is firm aud higher with a bet
ter demand. We quote hardS at Gklc for cut loaf,
t"ec for cubes, Csc for powdered, 65-1G for gran
ulated. sotts 6:'s for moulds Gaze for confccton.
crs' A, &c for standard A.
C"iirc-Fhe demand for invoices is active and
the market. has rule. firm, with brisk trade do
ing Ill lots ranging mostly from 500 to 1000 bags,
and amounting TO ahJut Is 900 bags. at 13a1lI,
cents. The oGhing trade IS only moderate, ard the
orders lrom the interior are mostly for small lots
We quote h.io invoices as follows: Ordinary Mt
IL; fair at liz; good st 10, and primo at 15ls
cents PER III, 30 days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10
.:arAaRt!T2a naee92tl<:
r.IoAY EVENING. DECEM Der 10.
LOCAL NEWS

e.s~sub7cIihers failing To receive the GA
rsrrG regularly from the carriers will please
10 complaint promptly at this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

This has been very dull week financially and
commercially. The receipts of produce have been
light, the recent heavy snow storms preventing
farmers from shipping to any extent Active
preparations for Christmas are in progress and
the stores arc putting on every holiGay-like an.
pearance. Speculation in grain is less active, Int
the outlook Is regarded as favorable and tho
poets for trade arc brighter, Money matters re.
main quiet Z. s. bonds are inactive but frmer.
Virginia pa3t.1uo coupons are rarely mentioned.
Consol coupons January 1888 to January 1885
are quoted 3Sai0. Railroad securities arc quiet
and We quote Va Midland Sd 10: 9TH GO; 9TH
1Ol AalOG. New York Dispatch last night
says:
"rhc cause of the dip in Richmond Terminal
stock to day was said to be tho same rs that which
made the advance in Norfolk and Western, and
the East lena csSoc stocks; viz the report from
Philadelphia that tho Norfolk aud Western had
concluded the purchase of the first Sill 600 900
OF first preferred stock which it is said gives con-
troll OF the road notwithstanding the S21 800 900
of common stock and SIS 5GO, 900 of second pre-.
icrrcd stock, The price rumorcd TO have been
agreed upon being above 90. This presumed
combination of the Norfolk and Western 800
miles and the East Tennessee ] POO miles into n
system gave both stocks lift, and it being pre-
the prospects and projects Of the Richmond Ter.
mnal, the latter declined until another view viz.
that there was also to be further combination of
the Norfolk and Western, East Tennessee and
Richmond Terminal caused q recovery in the
price of tho latter. Just how much truth there is
in any of the above reports remains to bo seen
yet
NEW YORK, December 10-The stock market
opened somewhat irregular, but generally strong
this morning. The gains over last evenings final
prices ranged from 4 to Il per cent, while Rich
1nond and West Point showed an exceptional ad-
vance of l per cent. The advantage was not
maintained, however for tie market became
heavy in the early trading and declines from
opening prices ranging up to . per cent, were
made Thee WAS some show Of activity at the
opening, but the market soon became quiet aud at
times even dull Another period of weakness fol-
lowed and sn"trll stocks suffered fractional de-
clin;s At o'clock tho market was moderately
active and heavy TO weak. Money active at 6.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 1O.--Virginia IS, consolidated
with coupons 80; past.duc coupons =; do 1O-4Os
i3 60 new IS Gti bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10
NECEWEAR.
CHRISTMAS TOYS.

We cannot let Christmas pass by without trying
to please the little children in their many wishes
Let's seq what we have this year: Sleighs Iron
Axle Wagons, Rocking Horses, Tip Carts, Drums
Tin Animals and Wagons, Dolls. Trunks, Nine
Pins, Heavy Artillery, Trick Boxes, Billiard and
Pool Boards, Banks, Childrcns Carriages, Pianos,
Musical Tops, Guns. Targets, Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Dee 9.-At
Queenstown this week ii head Of Cattle offered,
with sales at 2i2a4i4 cents per ID. Some COG
Sheep and Lambs offered Sheep brought 21Sa4
cents Iearlirgs 4a5 \. cents, and Lambs LAC cents
por lh. Some ~ Cows and Calves were sold at
S23a6O per head. Market for good Cattle Shecp
and Lambs was good, and for inferior stock dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-10

RIVER lrEMs.-The channel in the river
which was kept open By the steamers yes
terday, was closed again last night, and the
ice now is the heaviest so far this season. 1t
extends, too, along the shores rs far down
as Piney Point and the country people who
have put oil their trips to tho cities for their
winter supplies, arc being greatly incon-
Venienced by the ice blockade.
The steamer Jane MoseIey left here last
night for Norfolk, and the steamer George
Lcary arrived here this morning from that
city. The steamer John W. Thomson left
here this morning for the lower river land
ings. The ice between :his city and Wash
Iogton is very heavy, and but one Of the
ferry boats is running, and that at irregular
intervals. The New York steamer +. c.
knght, before reported disabled at Norfolk,
left that city yesterday and is expect ed to
arrive here hourly. The steamer Sue has
been withdrawn from this Baltimore line for
the winter.