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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03
HOLIDAY GOODS.

Cotfce-Tho arrivals from Rio in the week were
2O,OOO bags. The market has been active ut
higher prices, but closed quiet. Sales of 10000
to 12COO bags, in lots, at 12a. al c mostly ut IL
al3tlc. The order trade rules very steady. We
quote Bio invoices as follows: Ordinary ut 13;s, ;
fair at 13Ei good st 1873 I, and prime at IA per
ID, 80 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

"A pair of Brazilian Pebble or diamond
eyeglasses on spectacles would make q good
Christmas present. You can get them at
Henry Wiidts, No. 10, north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

-" business of Importance will be considered
at the meeting OF the Relief Hook and Ladder Co
Friday evening, Dec. 81, 1856, at 7:30 clock.
dec 1T G. H. PICK EN-, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

PERsoNAL.-J Judge c. E. Stuart and Mr..
"A. W. Armstrong have returned from Rich
mond, where they went Wednesday on
legal business before the Court of Appeals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03
All>aEtir;u lG,a42s.I....z
RIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER =.
LOCAL NEWS

~ Subscribers falling 10 receive the GA
z.rrE regularly from the carriers will please
NIKE complaint promptly at this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

ERIU5.-Many of the blank petitions
wnich were sent to all parts of the State for
signatures to commute the sentence of Gu
yrrius, havo been returned to Willie
C.uyerius, and placed in the hands of the
Governor. The signers number about two
or three thousand. Unless a respite or
other executive clemoncy is interposed Gu.
verius will ba hanged on December 10Th
The prisoner, il ia stated, looks we'll and
keeps in excellent spirits, as if buoyed 10y
hope.
In addition to the three allidavits sent to
Richmond last night to the effect that Mr..
f 4 Howell, one Of the Cluverius jurors,
was heard TO say before he left here TO serve
on the Jury, tina. the prisoner ought to be
hung, Mr.. J. X. M. Norton, of this city,
to day procured the atldavits OF Messrs
Robt. French and J. T. Sherwood, two of the
Jurors, in which they set forth thai at the
time the jury rendered their verdict they
did not know they could have brought in
any other than one of murder in the first
degree or Of acquittal. These Mr.. n. sent
to the brother OF the prisoner this evening.
Mr. Howell called OH Mr.. Norton last
night, denied that he had said before going
to Richmond that CIuverius ought TO be
hung and asked for the names Of these who
had made afiidevits that he had. Mr.. Nor
ton gave him the names as requested, and
tod him that since he bad sent the aflidavits
10 Richmond hs had obtained the names of
two or three others who would testify TO
hearing him Mr. H. make the same state
ment.
Gentlemen from this city who have recently
returned from Richmond ivy that the impression
prevails there that Governor Lee viii rcprievc
Itugcrious for short time but tina, he will Meth
or rgr1nu him nor cOmmutp his sentence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03
.ELY'S
CREAM BALM
EDUCATIONAL.
HNHE SPRING TERM
l. OF THE SESSION 1857

tt. STNlNN IERM
l. OF THE SESSION 1SSG.7
OF THE
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANI-
CAL COLLEGE
VIII commence on MONDAY, January 81, 1887.
Tuition Fcc-Board from IS to 80 per month.
and all other expenses At cost.
There IS II thorough Business Course in conncc-
ton with The Agricultural Mechanical and Liter
airy features Of The institution.
Students roccivcGiat any time.
For circulars aud information address
l.. l.. LOMAX President.
Harrisburg. Va . dcc3 wiw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

There has been slight spirit in speculative
circles during the latter part OF the week both in
stocks and produce, but whether there is to be a
permanent Improvement is doubtful As the
holiday season approaches the retail trade is
orlskins up aud notwithstanding the cry of
hard times, fair business is anticipated. Money
matters are quiet, but tho demand is reported
moro active, without any change in rates, however
u ,. bonds are quiet but firm. Virginia securi-
ties arc fairly active. Consos sold yesterday in
Baltimore at 90 with July 1885 coupons attach
ed and at 56i4 ex all matured coupons. Tho
lo.lOs Sold at Al. Past due coupons dull and
nominsl. Railroad securities are very Quot. We
quote Va. Midland 81 11G; 3D. 1O9a11O; 9Th
105a1O6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

NEW YORK. December 3.,rho opening at the
stock exchange was strong and active this morn.
ing gains over last evenings final figures ranging
from y TO Il per cent. generally, but West Point
was IS lower. The Improvement at the opening
continued i'll the early dealings, West Point ad.
vancng 21o, bat lost part Of this advance later.
lriccs in the general list were firm, but after
slight recession from the best prices the market
became stcady, and at II o'clock was compare.
lively quiet and steady. Money quiet at 6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

SIR Virginia :sir weather no:thwcstcrly
-; g., +;.a stationary temperature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

Flour is firm. with fair receipts. owing to the
growing scarcity OF choice grades Of mill
ing Wheat there is no disposition shown by
either millers dealers to press sales OF any but
common grades Mt current figures. Wheat is
steady for spot AMI near delivery at unchanged
prices, while futures are quiet and iluctuating,
hut within very narrow margin, with the usual
volume of business reported. Corn is active ana
higher. Rye and Oats are without quotable
change. Produce is scarce and prices have ad.
yanced.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 3.-Cotton firm and quiet
middling 3 l-1G Flour trmcr; Howard street
and Western super 50 35a2 IS DO extra 50 S5s
3 - do family So 90l1 so; City Mills super
So 33a2 So ; do extra So 1Oa3 30 do Rio brands
81 3Oa4 S 4: Patapsco family So 10; do superla-
tive patent So 80. Wheat-Southcrn firm: West
ern steady Southern red 90a92 do amber Ola
90: No Western winter rcd spot and Dec ssh
S6ia: Jan SASSY, Feb S9as 1895 May 93h
bid. Corn-Southern higher and firm; Western
tirmer for spot Southern white 4Ga4S do yellow
l6aiS; Western mixed spot 46a46ka Dec AGA
46E. Jan 46asa46's; Feb An bid; steamer
44a444.
NEW YORK, Dec 3-Cotton firm; uplands
8 SIG; Orleans 93s: futures steady Flour
quiet AID firm. Wheat unsettled and lower.
Corn unchanged. Pork firm at $40 I5a11 90.
Mos Porks firm at $l1 50al175 Lard dull
at So so.
RICHMOND MARKET, Dec. 2.-The market is
| somewhat more active. Flour steady Wheat in
fair receipt. with sales Of mixed at So, and short
berry at 1OaSS. White Virginia Corn brought
| 41a49.
| LYNcHEURG MARKET Dec. 2.-The market
| for Flour and grain is firm, but prices are not
quotahly changed. Receipts of Tobacco continue
| light, and tho quotations are unchanged.
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Dec Every
little doing in Flour grain, and while the mar
kct is slightly irmer there is change in quota
| lions given III the last two weeks.
| BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARX Ell
| D,c , Sugars The market for raw Sugars is
quiet and steady, with modora e-business 1T the
Northern ports. We qhote Fair to good refining
II -1Ga4 sc; Molase 5 Sugars 4t.a4ia ccntrif.
uyal 960 test 11-l6 For refined Sugars the
market is firm at our quotations, viz: cut Loaf
65sc cubes 6l,c; powdered 6l2": granuated 6lsc
moulds Csc; Dicks confec!ioncrs' A 6lsc; con.
PETITIONERS A sac; Co!umbia or similar grade:
| SIC; standard glucose syrups 2S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Dec. Every
little doing in Flour or grain, and while the mar
kct is slightly tirmer there is change in quota
lions given in the last two weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
y
meeting of the stock holders of the VIR-
GINA MARBLE QUARRY COMPANY will be
hold at tho office of 3. P. holland, esq, in the
tow. Of Ni;dlohurg, oudoun county, Virginia,
at i. octocs n. on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
December. 1855.
WILLIAM II PAYNE, President.
cHhS p, JaNNEY, Secretary. dec1 cotd
1 TMOPEs CELEBRATED MINCE MEAT
"A just received by ~
noy30 ). =. MlLbohN. -
5000 p pp9TR ro lses paf ~ HocASnEA
81 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

The OPERA HoUsE-Oiver Twi t viii
he produced for the first time in this city at
the Opera House to night by the distin-
uuished emotional actress, Miss -tnnia Ber
lien. supported by Mr. f. J. Mack and an
excellent company, Miss Berlien appearing
in her unapproachable character Nancy
Sykes At the matinee TO morrow the
beautiful society drama in a prologue and
three acly, entitled Under the Upas, will be
given. This company, which has just lin
ished an engagement at Norfolk, is thus
spoken Of by the Landmark Of that city:
Miss Annie Berlein and her really limo
company gave an excellent rendition OF
Oliver Twist at the Academy of Music last
evening, and at the end Of the third ana
fourth acts Miss Berein, who essayed the
character of Nancy Sykes, and Mr.. H. r.
Gipin. "a Bill Sykes, were called before the
curtain The character of Fagin, by Mr.. +.
j. Mack, was fine one, and the remainder
of the support was clever. Miss BERTHE Will
liz was seen to an advantage IS Oliver
Twist"
McIntire 4 Heath's Minstrels gave very
cre1,,ahe and amusing performance at the
Opera House last night, but the audience,
on accanat of the cold weather and the
prices charged. was only fair.
TIE HOLIDAY TRADE.-The cold wealth
er of The past Two days reminds all that the
holidays are rapidly approaching and
;nany of the merchants are making prepara'
lions for the Christmas trade. Many OF the
store windows are assuming an attractive
appearance, and the purchase of various
articles for holiday presents has already
commenced. People from the country are
also beginning to come here for their CHRIST.
mas supplies, and the merchants eSpec6 to
do brisk business during the next te"
weeks. The columns of the GAZETTE, 81
they have been for years. are being consult
ed daily by its many readers, and the cards
of those merchants who will make special
ties of Christmas goods are eagerly read
We are gratifed at being constantly assured
by those who use the columns OF the GA'
::ETTE, that thess advertisements BRING
them increased trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

LYNcHEURG MARKET. Dec. 2-The markt
for Flour and grain is firm, but prices are nc
quotably changed. Receipts of Tobacco continu
light, and the quotations are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

RICHMOND MARKET, Dec. 2.-The market i:
somewhat more active. Flour steady. Wheat in
fair receipt with sales cf mixed at So and short
berry at IOaSS. White Virginia Corn brought
HAAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-03

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.--Cotton firm; uplands
8 BIG; Orleans 9is: futures steady Flour
quiet AID firm. Wheat unsettled and lower.
Corn unchanged. Pork firm at $40 75a11 90.
Mos Porks firm at $l1 50al175. Lard dull
at So So
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13
wARp,s CONFIDENCE RETRAYEp.

The Young Napoleon Of Finance Deceived by
Fcllow-C Convict An lnfraction of Prison
Rules.
1t has Just leaked out, says The New
York Tribune. that +. Ward, graeiously
known as the Young Napoleon of Finance,
short time after his incarceration was
caught in Il scheme to send letters to
friends outside the walls of the Sing Sing
state prison, was betrayed by a supposed
accOmplice, and when hauled before
Warden Brush made the most remarkable
excuse on record for his iufraction of the
adamantine rules of the institution that
he did not know he was doing wrong.
When Ward, in the cleaning of an
autumn day, made a solemn promise in
the presence of Principal Keeper Con
naughton, the chaplain OF the prison, and
members of the press, that he would obey
i implicitly the rules of the prison, he spoke
in so solemn and serious Vein held his
/ hand in such mock humility, and looked
such a picture of patience, permeated
with heroic fortitude and the spirit of
/ righteousness, that everyone present felt
/ in his neart that Ward would keep his
/ promise. if for no other reason at least
/ than that his ten years term might be
comuuted by one-third as the chaplain,
with dignifed and benevolent mien, as
sured him When Thanksgiving, with its
brown and luscious miuce pies, its chicken,
and its pudding, rolled around, Ward as
sured the officials and the public through
/ the press that ne would faithfully obey
/ the rules and continue bowling in meek
humility TO the mandate of his lot.
/ While still voluble in promises, IT now
.. 10 i4IA
others into the mythical contract profit
/ labyrinth, unable 10 escape the demon of
unrest. was tempted of the serpent in the
form of fellow-oonvict named Morgan,
who was serving a term for grand larceny.
At the time Ward was in gallery No. -
ana Morgan in gallery No. z. The two
galleries backed on each ather, so that
whispers conld float through the ventila-
tors of Morgans cell into the cell of the
former member of the firm of the Grant
and Ward Whether Morgan thought
that Ward still had around him some of
Billy Jones, 81 600 bills or whether from
evil purpose pure, he whispered to Ward
one evening when quiet reigned through
the corridors. that the grand larceny
adept being the older in Sing Sing life
and q special means of communication
with the outside world. and could, If he
would run outletters surreptitiously for
the Young Napoleon who had met his
Waterloo before Justice Barrett.
lis that so." asked Ward in his nervous
English.
Fact, was Morgans reply.
Morgan explained that Ward could write
to amy friend he pleased and could push
the letter through the ventilator 70
Morgan; who.would supply the envelopes
aud who would then pc responsible for
the arrival Of the message at the post
office.
Ward pondered oyerh sunday
experience in Brooklyn. over his rehy-
pothecation of securities, and his whole
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13
GUTTEAU'S AWFUL CURSE.


WASHINGTON LETTER 1t was after
dusk ON the 25th day of January, 1882,
the weather cloudy and gloomy, that there
filed into their box in the old criminal
court room of Washington twelve jurymen
who had listened for months to the testi-
mony and arguments in the case of the
trial of Guiteau for the murder of Presi-
dent Garfield, and announced their verdict,
Guilty as indicted"
Without DRILLING rain and snow was
falling. and the large dingy old court
room was lighted 10y some half dozen cam
dies placed on the Judges desk and on
the tables of the counsel. giving but little
light. and adding 10 the weird darkness of
the room. Judge Cox took his place ON
bench.
At one table sat Judge John X. Porter.
Mr.. Dayidge and District Attorney Cork
hill, representing the governments Mr..
Scoville the prisoners bruther-in-law and
hi. leading counsel: the prisoners broth
en- and his sister. Mrs. Scoyule, and some
personal friends of Guiteau, sat with him
ut ,,n adjoining table As the verdict was
announced the prisoner exclaimed i'm %
loud and defiant tone:
My blood be ON the head OF that jury.
Don't You forget it. That is my answer.
And when afterwards Feb. 4, lSs2, the
Court asked him il he had anything TO
say why sentence should not be- passed up
ON him, me replied
Every officer. judicial or otherwise,
from the president down. taking iu every
man ON TINT jury and every member ON
this bench viii pay for it"
And when the sentence. was prnu1uncpQ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13

He has TO Joy who has no trust
The greAtss " tsith brings r catest pleasure
And believe because / must
Aud would believe In perfect measure,
Therefore | send
To Won, my friend,
This KEY TO Op-n mines OF tTFdsuIe'
Whatever else your hancs res ram
Let faith be free, and trust remain.
Believe in summers sun and shade,
Although to-day the snow be wing;
Expect glad voices in the glade,
TpUugh nov the " inds alone are calling;
Have ~ ~ To STE
How fair things be,
Let Hope, not Fear, prove most enthralhDg'
And skies that shine will otenest be
stretched lovingly DER thine, and thee
Have loyal faith in all thy kin,
Believe the best in one antoher;
one fathcr'a heart lakes all men in,
B-Eot suspicious of thy brother.
If one deceive
Why dIsbelieye
The rest. and 50 all kindness smother.
Who the most looks for love viii IND
Most certainly that hearts are kind.
Regard the aga with hopeful thought,
Not it. out tnOu thyself, art debtor,
Behold what wonders have been wrought,
Believe the world is getting better.
oh. be thou brave
70 help, and save,
and free mems hands from every fetter,
Yet know that cherry hopefulness
Is the great factor in success.
Above all thisgs in God believe,
And ia his love that lasts Tor ever;
No chanR-ful friend thy heart 70 grieve
Is he who will forsaRe thee never.
Ia shine or shower
His blessings dover
The SOUS that trust win strung endeaVori
Believe believe Tor faith is brst.
Believe and fad unbrOken rrrt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13
The War on Mother Hnbbards.

This town is all agog on the question
of "Mother Hubbard" costumes, writes a
Burlington, n. j. correspondent of The
Boston Herald. Friday evening Miss Ella
Hammel, well-known belle, appeared on
Broad and High streets in n Mother Hub
bard dress. As she walked down High
street she heard a shot and saw dozen
men behind her. She FASTENED on, but a
mob filled High street, uttering insulting
apithets Some missiles were thrown and,
almost beside herself with terror, Miss
Hammel hurried into a drug store. Capt.
Heys, the chief of police, was sent for,
and escorted Miss Hammel to her home.
The crowd yelled awhile outside the Ham
mel mansion, but was finally dispersed by
the police 1t is understood that Col.John
Hammel will take legal proceedings
against the men who started the hue and
cry after his daughter, Yesterday morn
ing Mayor Gilpath forbade he wearing
"Mother Hubbards" on the streets of Bur
lington except under certain restrictions.
Young ladies will be allowed to wear them
under the sanction of the law in the streets
if the dresses are belted, but not other
wise. if the girls are alone. If they have
escorts, they can wear "Mother Hubbards'
as much in the flowing, boudoir fashion,
as they choose, in any part of the town,
both in the day and in the evening. These
regulations, it is explained, are simply for
the sake of protecting the girls from the
wrath of the populace, and are not in
tended especially as rejecting upon the
dress itself Miss Hammel, who was very
much excited by her narrow escape from
the crowds wrath, is quite i'll with nery-
Gus prostratiOn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13
1 Pair oftEn

The New York Mail and Express relates
this amusing episode.
A lady with very large hat on was en-
loving the "Mikado" at the Fifth Avenue
Theater last Saturday afternoon. The
hat rose calmly and ponderously into the
air. and beneath il the owner was com
fortably watching the performance, while
those Immediately behind were compelled
To play hide-and-seek for their entertain
ment and yet it as they could. At last
the little woman directly in the rear OF
the obstruction gave up the fight. Her
neck refused to be twisted and stretcaed
any further. And the little woman re-
Inquished her interest in the pertor-
nance and began TO talk. Then the nat
began slowly to revolye. and the face he-
meath it glared at the little woman talk.
ing. Won't you please stop talking
II will when yodtake off your nat. ne
hat came back into place again with a
Jerk. and the talking went right on.
ON the occasion Of Gladstone's great
home rule speech there were l,5oO,oo0
words telegraphed from London double
the number on any previous occasion.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13
sSional.
Philadelphia Call.

Law violators are punished heavily Y
Mexico. The Layor of Vera Cruz fnea
several of the milk selling establishments
there $500 for adulterated milk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-05-13
TALK OF THE WEDDING.
All Washington G0sSiping About the Coming
Nuptials-SOme Pretty Plans.

WASHINGTON, May Now that two of
Miss Folsom's uncles have been interview
ed and have given many of the details Of
her proposed marriage to President Cleye-
land, and there has been no denial from
the White House or the Presidents friends
that there is to be a marriage at the Elk
ecutive Mansion within the next two or
three months, the gossips of Washington
are talking of the affair in unmeasured
sentences. Mr.. Cleveland is spoken of in
all the possible phases of n husband. The
ladies have for several days been discuss
ing what kind of husband ne will make
and wondering what kind of wife Miss
Folsom will be after she becomes
thoroughly installed at the White House.
There is not the least doubt in the midst
of the people here that Mr.. Cleveland is
really going to be married. 1t is only
question of time. Nobody gives him
more than three months more of bach
elorhood. More is said about the kind Of
wedding there will be than any thing else
in connection with the Presidents forth
coming marriage The ladies are won
deeing whether it will be a marriage at
which the higher public officials will at
tend or whether ii will be private mar
]
and also whether the President will take
a trip. These questions seem to have en-
tered more into the minds of the gossips
than whether the President will wait till
after Congress adiourns before he mar
ries. If the gossips would determine the
latter question they would more readily
solve the other questions. The President
does not believe that there should be any
change in state affairs or any occurrence
which Will interfere with his administra-
tion meeting peremptory all demands
made by Congress for information, ETC.
and he knows, of course, that his marriage
would in some degree interfere with eX-
ecutive business at the White House IL
is argued, however, that the President IN
tends to give public reception after ms
marriage. and that all of Congress viii be
invited and that, therefore, his marriage
would probably take place before Con
gress adjourned. There may be some
thing in this, and it may be that as TINS
gentleman suggests, that the Presldeht
intends to have his marriage private ana
to have a public reception afterward. ~
is generally believed that Mr.. Cleyelanu
and his bride will remain at the Nhlte
House after their marriage, and that no
wedding trip VIII tOLOW. luuetu At Au
been stated by two or three persons well
informed upon such matters that the
President does not intend to leave the
White House after his marriage, as there
will be q number of public and private
receptions rendered to him and his bride
Professional.
Philadelphia Call
Mr.. Porter. you delivered my mes
sage5'
Eyes"
with what result:'
HE knocked me down for my imPu-
deuce"
And what did you dor
4 put up with it. sir. TWAS in the line
OF his profession, you know
~Wby, ho's no Singer.
No. he's an auctioneer,"
Law vlolators are punished heavily y
Mexico. The Layor of Vera Cruz tinea
several of the milk selling establishments
there $500 for adulterated milk