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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

DEAD.-It is reported here that Celia
Jackson. a we'll known colored woman of
this city, was drowned in the c. & 0. canal
one day last week. "Celie'' was known as
the Queen of Fishtown," and during the
fshiue season was employed as "cutter" at
that place, in which capacity she was an
eyDert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

Police REpoRT-Last night was cloudy
and mild, with five prisoners and three
dodgers at the station house. The mayor
this morning disposed of the following cases:
young man, arrested by officer Pat
Hayes. for being drunk and disorderly, was
fined So.
Vim. Conklin, arrested by officer Bontz,
charged with being drunk and disorderly,
was dismissed.
A young man, arrested by officers Simpson
aud Brenner, for disorderly conduct, was
fined s., and companion on the same
Charge was dismissed.
James Philips, arrested by officer Thomas
Hayes. charged with an assault on his ia
taer, WAS held for trial.
Patrick O'Brien, arrested by officer Henry,
charged with selling goods without license
was fined IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

The House District Committee will insist
upon the Aqueduct Bridge piers being used
1or free bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

UNIVERSITY LOCAL EXAMINATIoN.-The
local examinations under the auspices of the
University OF Virginia, will begin at st.
Johns Academy tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock, under the direction Of Mr.. Himel, a
llentiate of the University. The following
young gentlemen have entered, viz: Geo.
Il. Bead, New Orleans james II. Causten,
Washington Edward I. Hamilton, Meek
lenburg county. Va. !; Solomon A. Highs,
New Orleans VIM. L. Poulton, jr., Wash
ington Edward J. Quinn, Alexandria !;
Clarence Dew. Eining, Jackson, Mich,
and VIM. Wallace Whitney, Boston, cadets
at St. Johns Academy, and Eugene B. Tay-
Tor and VIM B. Edwards, Alexandria, pri
vate students. Three young ladies, students
at the Mount Vernon Institute, are also 10
bu examined The examinations will be con-
Guided OF Saturday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27
DRY GOODS.

NOTWITHSTANDING
The general dulness trade have had best business up this
time in April of any for years
We attribute this to the that all and fresh
no old goods
Our BUYER is now in New ok every brings new goods
We will open during the week special bargains in
Batiste Cloths,
Nainsook Checks, Lawns,
Dress Goods, Laces,
AII-over Embroideries,
Gloves in Thread, Silk
Taffeta and Kid.
Our Merchant Tailoring Department
Is in full blast and we getting large quantities of work
Our Cutter pronounced and work all done the
premises under his supervision rcass
every respect and at much lower prices than usually paid
prepared Cassimeres sold by purchased else
where at lowest prices
In all departments strictly price,
Always pleasure goods you don't buy you may send
your friends
will pay purchasers Dry Goods visit establishment
frequently as stock is being continually added to,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27
NALIsTHENIC RILL.

The annual Calsthenic Drill of Mrs LITTLE'S
CLASS will take place at Lannon's Opera House
MOTHER GOOSE RECEPTION. To meet the
expenses of tho hall an admission fee will be
charged. Tickets for sale at Warield & Halls
and at Summers & Aliens Adults csc; child
rem Ice ap25-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27
OFFICE OF ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS.
". Rooms Nos 3 and 5 Market Building,

Alexandria, Va, April "a, 1886.
Gas consumers will please take notice that the
end of the fiscal year is at hand when We must
settle up. As it will bc impossible for US to call
upon all, they will please call at the office.
The gus will be closed oil Of all who may be de.
linqnent on the 1st Of May ensuing. without re-
spect to persons, and | hope no friend of mine
will ask for All exception in his favor
ap24-6t j. ROXBURY, supt.
TALISTH ENC DRILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

RHEUMATISM CURED BY DR. MITCHELL's
IL Celebrated rheumatism Plaster. for sale by
sp11 WE CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27
FOR SALE AND RENT.

ElOR RENT-STORE AND CELLAR, on Cam
j. eron street, between Pitt and Royal a good
location for business. For further particulars ap-
ply to J. D. II. LUNT ap22
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

J1INE TEAS-particulsr attention is paid to
L. the selection of Fine Teas by
lad j. T.. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

ATwELL AGAIN.-A gentleman from
Washington county, Nd, was in the city a
day or two since looking for Charles Atwell,
who it will be remembered was recently ar
rested in Fairfax county on the charge OF
abducting Miss Mary II. Heffner, of Wash.
ington county, and taken back there for
trial. He says that Atwell was sent to Jail
by magistrate, but was afterwards released
on bail for his appearance at the county
court, Miss HIS aunt, the narrator's sis
ter) being his surety, and that on his re-
lease the matter was hushed up as much as
possible, when Atwell married the lady
who had gone on his bond. He said he
wanted to find Atwell to settle some matters
relating to the family estate, but had been
unable to find him as he had left Maryland
shortly after the marriage. 1t is said that
the lady who married Atwell is quite we'll
to do, having very nice farm in Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

AJAX and PINE HORSE BUCKETS; also Well
" Buckets, Chains and Wheels
mh24 JAS +. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

ELECTRIC SHOE SOLES, highly recommended
IL for cold feet just received by
feh16 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

EOR SALE.-A PHAETON BUGGY in good
u ordor, will be sold low for cash. Apply at this
office. oc2O-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF THE SLAYMAKER
II CORSET Just received by
milo AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

CUGAR.CuRED HAMS SHOULDERS AND
y BREAKFAST PIECES, choice, ustreeeived by
apo }. q. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

Al DOZEN CHILDREN'S FULL REGULAR
4U made Hose Sizes 6 to S1a. Price dc
oct3 G. NJ ADAMS. 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

TOTTON SEED MEAL! COTTON SEED MEAL
" New Cotton Seed Meal for sale by
uov23 C. S. TAYLOR, Jr.
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AlfsaElI1la GaEetfe.
ADJUSTMENTS.

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

DURBANK POTATOES, choice, for table use,
- received to-day by
mills j. &. MlLRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

LANNON'S OPERA HOUSE, The perform.
ance of the comedies "A Cup of Tea" and
"The Widows Victim" BY the Elliott
Lewis and Erdman dramatic company last
night was, in point of merit. fully up to ex-
pectation. It. was evident that tho charac-
ters assumed by the individual members OF
the company had received careful study,
and their portrayal last night gave satisfac-
ton.
The Princeton College Glee Club who are
announced TO give concert at the Opera
House to night, are highly spoken of by the
press of other cities This opportunity OF
listening TO the songs, southern melodies,
MARBLES and glees of the collegians should
be awaited of, rs it will be their only ap
pearauce in this city this season. The COM
pany is strong not only vocally, but also in
the instrumental portion of the programme,
which has been wei! cared for.
An exchange says of "Only a Farmers
Daughter" the drama 10 be presented at
the Opera House tomorrow night: Miss
Blanche Curtisse appeared with good effect
in the dual character of Lizzie Stark and
Madame Laurent the adventures. Miss
Curtisse plays with much taste, and is
favored in great degree, both in face and
figure. Her tragic parts of the character
were very ably performed, and her support
was good. The presentation OF the play on
the stage met every anticipation. Each &C.
tress and actor has good part, and the
acting was of the highest order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-27

THE STAPLES CAsE.-It has heretofore
been stated in the GAZETTE that Governo:
Leo had pardoned James B. Staples, who
was convicted of bigamy in having married
a Miss Colvin, of Cupeper, while he bad i,
wife in this city. Though this pardon was
recommended on account of Staples un-
soundness of mind. the Governor refused TO
grant pardon unless Mrs. Staples No. |
joined in the application whereupon he
received the following letter from her:
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 13. 1886.
"Gorernor Fit-kugh Lee:
MY Dear GOVERNOR most humbly beg you
to please pardon my husband, James B. Staples,
who was convicted in Culpeper. l am satisfied if
released he will be a better man and help to sup
port me and my poor old mother and little boy
| am in distressed circumstances; have TO depend
on kind friends to help me. know your kind
and generous heart will prompt you to pardon
him. | know he can get work rs soon AS he IS
free. Kind Governor. plelse, for Gods sake, par
don him, and God will reward you, and you will
have the humble blessing of distressed and
heart broken woman. Mrs J. Is. STABLES"
After this letter was received, the Gov
ernor pardoned Staples, but, upon the latter's
return TO his home in this city, his wife had
eloped with man who had engaged her
affections while Staples was in the peniten-
tiary.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
Saturday, May |, 1886.
HEIR NAME NOT KNOWN.

The Large Three-1asted Schooner
 Worth $4O,OOO To Re Launched
 From Hanssomb,s Fair Haven Yard
 To-Day.
 This morning between 9 and 10 o'clock, if everything is favorable, one of the largest three-masted schooners ever made in Hans combs Fair Haven shipyard wi Il be launch ed When visit was paid to the yard yes- terday a gang of men were busy at work about the vessel, some storing the anchor chains and anchors, others painting and put ting on the finishing touches to the cabins, while still others were at work knocking down some of the unnecessary supports to the cradle in preparation for the launching. At o'clock this morning the men will again put in an appearance for the purpose of greasing the cradle, and about g o'clock the supports will be knocked away and the safely into the water. She is 150 feet keel and 176 feet over all, with 361z feet beam and IF feet hold, made of the best material and well fastened. Her masts are of the best Oregon pine, ninety one, niaety-two and ninety-three feet three feet high. Her cabins are finished in hard wood and her rigging is of the best hemp rope. She will cost about $40, ,O0O when finished and will be owned partly by New Haven parties and partly by New Jer- sey parties. She will be commanded by Cap tain Curtiss of New Jersey, with 8 crew ot eight, and will be used for general freight ing, her carrying capacity being 1 200 tons. What her name is to be is mystery which will be cleared up to-day, after she has been ehristened. She has been in the stocks about nine months, and has been built by the vet eran shipbuilder. John Doyle, of 245 Frank lin street, who has built many vessels, under the direction of Van Name & King.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
Communicated

Temperance Movement tn Fair HaVens
 The advocates of temperance again achieve signal victory for their cause in the defeat of MT. Terrill, respectable gentleman from Neriden, in his attempt to secure 8 li- cense for the saloon in Kings block, Fair Haven, now occupied by MT. Munsel. x x Some forty or fifty persons, many of them ladies of the highest standing in the com munity, with a large number of prominent business men, appeared before the county commissioners at , o'clock yesterday to op- pose the granting of license to the above named applicant the ground of the un- suitable character of the place in it's near ness to the public school, being nearly with in the prohibited distance under the statute, the peculiar internal arrangement of the sa- loon in preventing detection of sales at forbid den hours and days and in the central nature of the place notable for the presence of large crowds of people, many of the loafers and idlers and where young people eongregate to their detriment and injury. George R. Bill conducted the examination of the objectors, an occasional inquiry being made by Attor ney w. P. Niles, who was notified few min utes prior to the hearing that his services were wanted to oppose the issue of the i- cense. Attorney Niles, in "a sharp, decisive and eloquent plea for the remonstrant, utter ly routed Terrell, though complimenting him on his responsibility and standing in the community
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
Eitlancial.

The Bears Hard at Work-They Begin
 By Hammering Pacific Mall and
 Take Turn at Almost Every Stock On the L1st-Priees go Down stead1. ly Under the Pressure and Close at The Lowest Point.
 NEW YORK. April 3U.
 Kansas & Texas and Pacific Mail were the fea- lures of the dealings on the Stock Exchange this morning. They were freely sold and declined at a rapid rate The selling of the latter was attributed chiefly to large operators the bear side who, it was said, were hammering the stock for the pur- pose of covering at lower figures. The selling of these stocks and the unfavorable news with regard to strikes, labor troubes etc., weakened the whole list for time, but the bulls came to the rescue and by bidding up some of the favorites succeeded In sustaining values with the exception Of the stocks mentioned and few others At 1s:30 Kansas < Texas was per cent. lower, Pacific Mail 1ss and Consolidated Gas 216. All the others were gener- ally 1s to 1ss per cent. higher, with the greatest improvement in the coal shares. The sales for the morning aggregated 166 900 shares. two thirds Of which were made up of dealings in Lake Shore Pacific Mail, Western Union, St. Paul, Union Paci' ffc, Lackawanna and Louisville & Nash hville- The bears ralded the market quite freely throughout the afternoon and successively hammered first this stock and then another. They also circulated g number of unfavorable rumors late in the day with regard to the stability of certain houses on the street and freely hinted at failures. None were an- nounced, however; nevertheless these reports, to- gether with the almost incessant thammering. caused prices to down steadily, and close at the lowest point. The decline ranged from A to 3a per cent, the latter in Michigan Central The specialtes were also weak and some of them closed at marked de- clines. The sales amounted to S6s, ,15O shares.
 Money closed easy at a1s@3 per cent.
 Exchange closed firm. Posted rates 4S713Q 4591s; actual rates 4s6s4@4s7 for sixty days, and 48sA04S9 for demand.
 Governments closed steady.
 Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL 6 SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
SOuthiRgtOU.

James Cronin went to Mrs. Lindsley's boarding house Thursday, and representing himself to be an officer attempted to arrest Thomas Duck of New Hartford. who has been here a few weeks engaged in selling pins and needles. Duck resisted and was fearfully pummeled by Cronin. In the afternoon the latter was fined for the assault and took ap- peal his father, Jerry Cronn, furnishing bond Duck was also fined for drunkenness. He settled. the SostIer ran aHav Tbn 3t nores ID cnarge oI freeing themselves from the wagon dashed madly along Main street. One of the animals ran into a tree and was knocked over. The wagon was smashed and the harness ruined. The hostler escaped injury. The horses were frightened by a tug strap getting out of place.
 There was man with trained bear in town Thursday, and Eddie Burkhard followed the bear and his folks feared he lost. He was found shortly after dusk.
 The Sons of Veterans, numbering one hundred, of this place will meet at G. A. R. hall Thursday even- ing, May $, and perfect an organization.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
STATE CORRESPONDENTS.
North Haven.


 L. Fowler, tax collector. is to be at Linsleys see him
 Thomas McCabe adds one more to the already large number of people in this town who en- gagged in the poultry business. Judging from the buildings being erected by Mir. McCabe he is going into the business quite extensively.
 At the Congregational church preparatory lec- ture on Thursday afternoon the child of Mir. and Mrs F. A. Austin presented for baptism and re- ceived the name of Clarence Abner. The names of four absent members ordered stricken from the roll of membership in preparation of the new church catalogue
 The Sunday school class, of which B. S. Culver is member. visited him at his home in Montowese on Thursday evening last and passed the evening very pleasantly. The teacher of the class drove whom seemed much interested in the gathering.
 Mrs. H. H. Stiles, who has been in feeble health for long time, is now seriously ill. MT Blakeslee, her sister, from New Britain, and Mrs. Bevins, her daughter, living in Meriden, visited her yester day.
 Mrs. Roswell Crockett has sold her place to J. P. Beach, formerly son-in-law of S. A Orcutt, and it at the Center The house is also rented to another party, who will occupy part of it.
 Stiles Hall was crowded last evening to see and hear the Peak sisters who have again arrived from Alaska. They gave good satisfaction and were SC enthusiastically received that they favored the dience with Marching Through Georgia which brought down the house. Ice cream and dancing good sum was realized by St. Johns church peo pie.
 The past pleasant summer-like days have been the occasion of several visits of street organs from the city, that all who have taste for that style of music could be gratified. April 30
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
New Haven Orphan Asylum.

Donations to the New Haven orphan asy- lum from March 25 to April 29, 1886, are as follows:
 Mir. wm. o. Armstrong's legacy of S1 900; Mrs. Edwin H: English, $5; discounts on bills, Wm; M. $2.1O, F. T. Jarman 50c J. B. Baldwin 26c; J. Olmstead, medicines for the month; friend, valu of St. Nicholas, r copies of Harper's Young Peo- pie, 3 copies of the Wide Awake; Harry Smith, a package of Youths Companions; Ned AShdown, package of papers; MT. George Blakeman, child s crib and valuable second hand clothing; friend 5 bushels of fappes; J. J. Webb, Hamden, barrels Of apples
 A friend, bushelsof apples; J: N. Adam thirty stamped tidies; Miss Emily B. Booth 145 Easter cards; Mrs. o. E. Daggett. a package of cards; Mamie Berger basting of patchwork; Mrs. E. A Redclffe a large box of nice cake: Mrs F. W. Benedict candy for the nursery children; knitting of stockings, Mrs. C. L. Rice, pairs, Mrs. s. J., pair. quantity of papers.
 Visiting committed for May; Mrs J. G. English, 592 Chapel street; Miss P. E. Shears, Sylvan ave-
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01

The Lacrosse Team Selected to Play Against Princeton TO-day-Not M h Hope of Victory. Hut Anxious to Make a Good Fight.
 Yesterday afternoon the lacrosse team which will play at Princeton to-day was an nounced by Captain Meacham. The men have been industriously practicing and hope to make good showing against Princeton's fine team, although victory is all most too much to be thought of. The team will play in the following order:
 Goal-Townley 'S6, S.
 Point-Howe 'S7.
 Cover Pettee 'S7.
 Defense-Leverett s7. Hubbard 'sS, Morse 'S7. Center-Warren 86, L. S.
 Attack-Darlngton 86 S, Kirkham S', Pennell S7
 Home-Hawley 'S7, Meacham 'S7.
 Most of the above were members of the 'S7 freshman team three years ago, and capable players although they have had but little practice since then.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
Townsend avenue, Annex, New Have
LADY WHO WAS TORTURED

LADY WHO WAS TORTURED Years Cured by Dr. HentOn of 1O9 Orange Street-She Gained Forty Pounds While Under Treatment.
 Mrs. L. D. Waterhouse of Bristol, has suffered untold misery for the past ten years from dyspepsia and female complaints. She was tortured with dull, aching, cramp- ing pains through the lower part of tLe body with a burning in the stomach, and the pit of the stomach became so sore and tender that she could not bear the pressure of her clothes upon it. She became sallow and emaciated to mere skeleton; her food distressed her, and her stomach was filled with gas, which at times that she could not get a full breath. Her womb became displaced, and it was with diff
 ficulty that she could move. She also suf- fered terribly from constipation and bleeding piles. She could not eat any solid food, but lived upon rice water and gruel. Medicine only seemed to aggrayate her sufferings, and the only rest she had was from the hypoder- mic injection of morphine. Mrs. Warehouse had given up all hopes of ever being restored to health, when she read of the cures that were being performed by Dr. Henion at 1O9 Orange street. She decided to make one more effort to regain her health She was taken to Dr. Henions office in chair and had to be carried into the doctors rooms. She said she felt a change from the first treatment and contin- ued to improve gradually and is now able to eat good meal three times day with per feet ease and comfort. Her female com plaints have been cured and she says she is as well as she ever was, and has gained forty pounds during the past three months that she has been under treatment. Dr. Henion treats all forms and kinds of diseases and performs all surgical operations. Dr. Henion cures piles, stammering and cancers without pain to the patient or detention from business; dyspepsia and all forms of female complaints of years standing are cured with from one to five treatments. If you are sick call on Dr. Henion at 109 Orange street. He charges nothing for consultations. If you are curable he can certainly cure you. Hours from 8. m. to p. m. m1 sat thur sat
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chil dren teething is the prescription of one of the best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's value is inealculable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dysen- tery and diarrhoa, griping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price 25c bottle.
 a9mWs&w1v
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-01
WalIInGEOrd.

L. M. Hubbard R. H. Cowles and W. H. Newton have been appointed committee to make up statement of the property belonging to the Congre gational society and to draw up form of report to be made by the society's committee each year.
 Frank Bags is the happy father of daughter.
 Miss May Thomson is visiting in Mattewan, N. Y.
 The owners of the syndicate property hold a meeting to morrow evening to choose a trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. B F Har- riSon.
 E. E. Hall is now in the livery business Church street, New Haven.
 Commencing next Wednesday evening the up- town stores will close at six o'clock every Wenes- day evening.
 Williams orchestra furnish music for a dance in Colchester tonight.
 Tomorrow evening the popular play "Engaged' will be presented at Bulls opera house by first class troupe. Reserved seats be secured at the postoffice
 The dance of Wallace Hose company at the rink tonight will be largely attended, and many prom nent officials from other towns have sgnied their intention of attending W. H. Baker will prompt and excellent music will be in attendance.
 Less than one-half the dogs in town have been registered and tomorrow is the last day the law allows for registering. The town officers propose to carry out the law this against all who fail register their dogs. April 30.