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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22
LOCAL NEWS.

For Tuesday fair weather is indicated for the
districts bordering on the Atlantic includn the
District of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22

TIE c. 4 0. CANAL "A dispatch from
Cumberland says: ut can be definitely
stated that there will be no legislation look.
ing to sale or leasing of the c. & O. canal
at this session of the Maryland Legislature.
The lint special committee did not meet on
Friday, according to programme, and it is
said will not press their bill, owing to Dele
gate HOLES firm stand in favor of the main
tenauce of the canal as canal, connecting
with railroad at Cumberland. The gene
raj impression is that the hurry of the next
two weeks will be so great that no bill will
he brought to vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22

THE WASHINGTON TuEATREs-To night
aIr. Lawrence Barrett will open his weeks
engagement at Albaugh's Grand Opera
House in Bulwer's five act drama "Riche.
lieu" 1t is Mr.. Barrett's greatest charac
ter, and his portrayal Of the cunning cardi-
nal is unexcelled by any living actor.
1--WE, Us 4 Co." begins weeks engage.
ment TO night at the National. The play is
interspersed with the silliest of nonsense,
and is in every respect the acme of the RI
diculous-provoking hysterical laughter at
the absurdity and improbability of its situa'
tons
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By Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of tho Circuit
- Court of Alexandria county, rendered on the
25th day of May, 1885, in tho suit of Robertson
vs.. RobeItso the undersigned, special commits
sioners in tho said decree named, will, on SAT-
URDAY, the 18th day of April, 1886, at twelve
o'clock H., in front of the Market House, in the
city of Al, xandiia sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, all of that VALUABLE TRACT
OF LAND, lying on the waters of the Potomac,
in Prince William county, which was heretofore
sold in the suit of Robertson VS.. Robertson to E.
NJ Willis. except the 6791a acres which has been
conveyed to the said WILTSHIRE tract to be sold
containing 205 acres.
Tern of sale: One-fourth cash, and the residue
in SIX twelve and eighteen months; the purchaser
to give bond and security for the deferred pay
ments, and tho tito to be withheld until the
whole of the purchase money is paid.
Z. - STUART,
EE. MEREDITH,
Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22

I, Benjamin Austin, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, Virginia, do hereby certify
bond has been given by E. E. Meredith, special
Commissioner, with approved security according
to law, in the above entitled cause. Given under
my hand, as Clerk of said Court, this 18th day of
March 1856, Test BENZ. AUSTIN, Clerk.
mar16-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22

PERsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tackett,
who have bean spending the winter in New
York, have returned to their home in this
ety.
ailss Fannie johnson, of this city, Is visit.
rug Mrs. DR.. Maupin, in Portsmouth.
MIR. K. L. Adam has been appointed or.
ssnist at the First Baptist church, Mrs. Har.
y Barker having resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22

THE CHANGE OF GAUGE-A conference
Of the officials connected with the Rich
mond and Danville railroad system was
held in Richmond Saturday, having been
called by General Manager E. B. Thomas.
The latter, however, being absent, Major
feyton Randolph, assistant general mana
ger, presided. The meeting was for the
purpose Of discussing the details in connec-
Ton with the proposed change OF gauge'to
laSe place in May. There were present Su-
perlntendent Andrews and Master Machin-
st Smith, of the Virginia Midland road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22
MEDICINAL.
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

when applied into the
nostrils, will be absorbed
etfectually, cleansing the
head of catarrhal virus,
causing healthy secre-
tions. 1t allays intlam.
nation, prot &C is the
membrane of the nasal
passages from additional
colds, completely heals
the sores-restores the
senses of taste and smell.
Not a liquid or snuff. A
quick relief and positive
u
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ADJUSTMENTS.

A LBAUaH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE
II Washington. D. c.
Commencing Monday, March 22d: Six Nights
| MATINEE SATURDAY.
Annual Engagement of
MI. Lawrence Barrett,
Supported by an Excellent Company; Wv,
Tuesday FIRST time in Washington) :. HERNANI
Wednesday FRANCESCA DA R1MlNI
Friday, grand doutle bill,
THE KINGS PLEASURE AND THE WONDER;
! Saturday Matinee KEENAN,
Mr.. Barrett as "Cassius."
Next week-LYD1A THOMPSON.
mh22-6t
NEwNATIoNAL THEATRE, WASHING TON.
IN MONDAY, MARCH Is.
II Amt saying word, am 2
Commencing MONDAY, March %.
EVERY EVENING and SATURDAY MATINEE.
Observation-Disclosures.
WE, US & GO.
Meystayer's superlatively Whimsical Musical
THE IDEAL QARTETTE.
Are you with me"
Mr.. w. A. MESTAYER.
The Originator of Comedy Burlesque.
THERESA VAUGHN,
The Superb Contralto, and a Company of Come
dans and Vocalists.
Next Week
SHOOK & GOLFERS STORM BEATEN"
T ANNoN's OPERA HOUSE.
Matte Vickers' Comedy Co.,
MONDAY, MARCH %.
Everybody's Favorite, the Charming Comediane
and Vocalist,
MATTE WICK ERS,
Supported by the Celebrated Comedian, Dancer
and Vocalist,
THOMAS ]. RYAN.
Also the Popular Comedian and Mimic,
CHARLES s. ROGERS,
And an Excellent Dramatic Company, in tho
comedy success written by Chas. Gaylord, entitled
J4CQUINE OR PASTE AND DIAMOND.
Replete with funny SITUATIONS, new music, spark
ling dialogues, songs, dances and character i'm
presentations.
Admission 25, 35 and Soc Seats now on sale
at Summers & Aliens.
mh1S-td G.S SMITH, Manager.
TTNHE PANORAMA
Battle of Manassas,
SECOND BULL RUN,
Corner Fifteenth street and Ohio avenue, two
blocks south Of Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
ington, Dc
THE MOST REALISTIC BATTLE SCENE
EVER PRODUCED.
OPEN DAILY FROM o A. NJ. TO II P. N.
Aa,ssioh. ...'..''oo Sents'
Children under twelve years.. ......-.25 Cents.
mario
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cArARRH

cure A particle is applied to each nostril, and is
agreeable TO use. Price so cents ly mail or at
druggists. Send for cigcular
ELY hROTHERS, Druggists,
de2l-eodatw1yr Owego, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-22

I, John s. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation
Count of the city of Alexandria do certify that
James R. Cation, special commissioner above, has
executed bond, with approved security, in the
penalty of SIC 900, conditioned according to law
mh19-ts JOHN g. REACH Clerk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10

light were deserted, and the crater, in cenAi-
ton Of mental and bodily preparation for bis
expected effort, was hurried along with the
rest. The speech has never been delivered.
The joke Is rendered complete by the fact that
the train did not Leave until IL.
A NIGHT OF AGONY.
And then commenced q night Of Ageny, Which
none Of Us will ever forgst for after an hours
run We were deposited at Weverton junction,
where We remained for six mortal hours walt
ing for q train which did not material1xe until
a. Ia. or the wretched failure Of attempts to
sleep on depot platform, or pile Of railway
ties, or the floor OF a miserable bar-roopo, which
constituted the business norton Of Weverton
little need be said, but il Is rght just and dtttng
to call the attention of the club to the contempt
ible conduct Of one man, who in the early
dawn crawled like hysna from his lair and
made a series of photographs Of the most start
ling instances OF facial and bodily contortiOn
ented by the wretchsd sleepers.
We arrived at home about Am, In good
time for business, and with pleasant recollec-
tions OF the entire trip, always excepting our
WevertOn experience. We received right
royal welcome from all in Hagerstowu. We
were told we made the best appearance in the
parade; and, to sum up, we should like to go
again, If arrangements can be made tor walk
ing home instead OF taking the IL o'clock train,
and enduri;. 9 the nameless horrors Of Viewer
ton junction,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10
CITY AND DISTRICT.
DILAPsDATED StE.OoE. BUILDINGS.
The Building Inspector Says the Cen.
datfSo ofthe = aiidinssi Is DfscredifabIo
t. the District

Building inspector Entwisle Ia, made to
Engineer Commissioner Ludlow a report re-
speciing tAs Repairs on school houses IN which
he sAyr herewith submit for your considera-
zion, and conforming to your views your
approval, the estimates for repairs to be made
during The vacation the various public
school buildings; the total amount being
13,S.6-10, leaving q balance OF S6,42].90 for
repairs that may be Necessary during the re-
nAinder of the fiscal year. also submit, but
do not embrace the amounts necessary for
fnctoSing and improving grounds. These
Improvements should be made for the decent
appearance OF the buildings, as at present they
are very discreditablc To the District. No
private indi vfdual would leave his premises in
such an unfinished and unsIshtly condition. i
neve not made any changes in the construction
Of the plumbing, as suggested by the inspector
OF plumbing IN his report, except to take
the wafer closets out of the Curtis and
place them in - separate building at the rear,
and to remove the basi as from the FRANKLIN as
the fund will not admit OF further changes
There are also several OF the buildings the ex-
tonsion of which needs painting for their pres
ervation, which could not be included. Since
making up the estimates ] Am informed by
the boiler inspector that the boiler in the
Cranch building l. in defective conditions and
It's use should at once be abandoned. To replace
this boiler Will cost about $500 and IN connec-
zion with this case, IL is necessary To- provide O
suitable place for the new boiler when finished,
- Its present position under the steps Is
oramped and dark that it 10 difficult TO ire and
Work II. L have In the estimates Increased the
heating surface In several Of the buildings
where they have proved insufficient. / would
Also bring 10 your notice the genera! condition
Of the various boilers, which. on account OF the
muddy condition OF the water, L AIN satisfied
ar. without exception heavily IncruStad on the
bottom sheets from the sediment, therefore
liable to burn the bottom plates. You
can plainly see that the present and previous
appropriations made for the last six years for
repairs are entirely Inadequate. l have each
year stated sufficient sums but they have in
variably been cut down. II IL poor economy To
let the buildings become diiapidated- We have
school buildings equal to any i'll the country,
and they should be properly cared for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10
q. s. 9. Marion. China, May. 1855.
Saturday Smiles.

The children at Fort L. were one day holding
forth upon the belongings OF their respective
mammas. my mammals got beautiful silk
dress, etc. The climax was reached when one
OF the number exclaimed: well, anyhow, nay
mammals got the red-headedsst baby In the
post"
An officer of the army made the acquaintance
of a young lady at ball. She Immediately be-
came very familiar and said
Captain, want you TO stop parading past
my window every day. My mother don't ike
it,"
I'm be glad to accommodate you II you will
tell me where you live" replied the captah.-
1eIds Sytings.
A minister was struggling to put on
new four.ply collar, and the preparation va az
starting from every pore. Bless Tue collar. ne
coilar!D .My dear said his wife. what Il
your text for this mornings sermon on ,,,,ae
twenty first verse ff1y-fifth psalm, ne replied
In short gasps Inc b~,ter but wwsr wss
in his h-heart.'"-N. T. Mercury
muie is never tanned thoroughly except At
the 'front.' A bovine can be tanned all over ex-
cept in front The man who habituslly stands
behind a hull and In front of a mule Will never
die with his boots on.-C0tunstus (Ga.) EnQusrer.
Cbild-Grandpa, how old are you? Grand
na-I am 81 years old, my little dear. Child
Then YOU was born 50 years before 1 was.
Grandpa-Yes, my little girl Child-Law, what
a long time you had 10 wait for me.-Ze1as SIT
tngs.
Annie and Emily were enjoying thsir first
bath In the glorious surf at Old Orchard II be-
gan TO rain while they were in the water.
Emily started to wade ashore. "Where are you
Emily.-Haper's Bdeor.
'Show me man who says he don't believe In
in any kind Of superstition and III show you
liar" The speaker took an old time worn buck
and put IL In another. Il was . rheumatism
preventive.-Chsca0o MOI
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CuIpable Carele..ne.. somewhere.

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
Yesterday morning about nine o'clock dog,
apparently suffering from rabies, made its ap-
pearance on 7th street southeast, liz ar Penn
syivania avenue. Alter entering il house and
sDaIl .ng at the furniture il finally elected
and, after nearly frightening. the wits out of
every one in the vicinity, was killed by q gen.
lehman who CHANGED by. The dead body of
the dog was allowed To lie in the middle OF
The street in front OF my residence from nine
O'Clock IN the morning until i've in the even
ing smelle0 Al and licked 10y dozens OF passing
dogs, among them several belonging 10 the I'M
mediate neishUurhood. Any ply siUian knows
now liable these dogs are ~ injection should
there be any erOsIOns OF the mucous MEM
brane III tine tongue OF mouth. surely there
has been some Gu pADle careiessnsss some W here
or what a trAvesty upon our Toasted well-cou-
Quoted city government that makes II possible
Tor 1ts health department To allow such dam
9erous CARCASS 10 lie ali day in the open street
breeding An epidemic OF hydrophUbia and
Creating feeling oi dread anu insecurity to
our persons that 1t will take many weeks to
eradicate. K.
July SSh, SO.
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long by feet in width. about 400 bushels Of
oyster shells are accommodated. Tnis compact
form OF collector will enable the culturist to
readily handle the young oysters"
IMPROVING THE HARRoR.
"As more harbor facilities to facilitate the
movement Of vessels used in oyster culture are
needed" the major went on. 1.-THE Fish Hawk
takes with her dredging equipment furnished
by the Navy department TO enable the army
vided for by the river and harbor bill of two
years ago. This improvement, for which the
Fish Hawk 10 new detailed, will not only be of
immense service to the government operations
at this point, but open much needed harbor
of refuge to the small craft on the Chesapeake
bay:
1T is understood that at least two lines OF
steamers plying on the Chesapeake bay will
sion station, which will enable the large pro
ducers OF SOFT crabs and oysters on the three
prongs OF ST. Jeromes' creek to aud ready access
10 market for their produce. The duty to
which tue Fish Hawk is at present assigned
viii probably consume two months, after
which 1t is likely she will be transferred to the
New England coast to carry on further investi-
CATIONS OF sea coast fisheries, and the collection
OF spawn from sea fishes. MIR. L. X. Grabill,
improvement, viii superintend the work of i'm
provement at st. Jeromes The oyster work
there Is under the supervision Of Mr.. VIM. Dec.
Ravenal."
MATCHING CRAB AND MACKKREL
1.-THE steamer Lookout" said Major Ferguson,
lis now conducting experiments on the lower
Chesapeake in the propagation OF crabs and
Spanish mackersl and other fishes spawning 1t
this season in those waters. The experiments
IN Matching crab bid t2ir to be successful rs
those recently inaugurated at Woods Holi in
the propagation OF another important variety
OF shell fish, the lobster. Although there does
not seem to be much necessity Ter artificial
propagation of crab in the Chesapeake
waters, the day may not be tar distant when
such means Will have 10 be resorted TO-
AS, since the establishment of the
canning industry at Ham pton, the destruction
OF the spawning crabs mas been enormous. But
the present experiment Is conducted more to
develop the possibilities of restoring the waters
with crab wnen they shall have become de.
picted IL Is Ot more especial Importance now
as AHordiGY y means of stocking new waters.
Ii Is quite likely that one OF the results OF the
experiment Will be that millions of young crab
Will be transferred TO the Pacific coast, " uere
when once established, they will add very
materially To the 1000 products vi the waters of
that country. There Is no crab native OF the
Edcit1c which ca:i take the place of the blue or
edible crab the AtiAnticn
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Charities and Correction.

REPLIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO A LETTER
OF INQUIRY.
Tue Commissioners have replied to Q letter
from Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, written from Mil
waukee, where the national conference OF CHAR.
tiles is now In session.
They state that they have designated Mrs.
Simon Wolf and Miss Clara Barton as addi-
tional delegates to the 18th national confer
ence OF charities and correction. As To legisla-
remotely related TO the subject is Tor the
study In the public schools OF the effects OF
alcoholic drinks and narcotics upon the human
system. The Commissioners know of no new
institutions OF charity or reform that have been
created during the year, nor OF any changes In
the principal officers Of such Establishments
There has been no advance in the prospect for
. board OF charities. The Commissioners are
unable to obtain reliable data as to the uumb Der
OF inmates OF Institutions OF charity and
reform and the other statistics relating thereto
They are not prepared ~ give an opinion re-
spectiny improvement Of the administration OF
ehe District Jail and workhouse, but deem il
just to those In charge thereof state that they
have heard or aud seen no cause for complaint
OF the manner In which they have performed
their duties, ana presume from that and their
creditable record Ia the past that they have
made as great advancement as circumstances
permitted. The Commissioners have been un-
able TO obtain legislation looking to the care of
almshouSe and workhouse children under ore
favorable moral conditions than are available
Ia those places, but have lar Is practicable,
distributed AS many ~ they could around the
other institutions In the District, where they
Will nave better surroundings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10
He Faced the Music.

To the Editor of The EENIS STAR:
Since the incident At the Marine band concert
last saturday has appeared To be OF sufficient
interest To warrant a notice OF II In each of the
papers, should like TO give the evidence of an
eye witness in correction of the impression that
seems TO have prevailed in the minds of the
reporters. There was absolutely no ground. as
far as appearances went, for the statement that
the President and his wife were compelled by
the approach of the crowd To retire IrOm the
porticO where they stood. They ciIne out only
after the last number of the program had be-
gun, and turned 10 90 only when the last strain
OF IL had ceased. What else was there 10 do?
They laced the music until there Was no music
To face. This ~ defend the President from
Tie charge OF ueeIns from the curiosity OF a
crowd; OF course no one would attempt to- de-
fend the conduct of the crowd itself. Unre-
strained curiosity II generally recognized as
one OF the Surest marks OF iiI-breedihg. =.
luly =
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The Puzzle Of the Ere.

Mr.. Matthew Williams In one OF his lectures.
says:-"Every one who eats his matutinal egg.
eats sermon and q miracle. Inside of that
smooth, symmetrical, beautiful shell turks q
question which has been the Troy town for ali
the philanthropists and scientists since Adam,
Armed with the engines OF war the microscope,
the scales, the offensive weapons OF chemistry
aud reaSon-they have probsd and weighed
and expsr!nasnted; and still the question IL
unsOlved, the citadel unsacked, Professor
Bokorny can tell you that albumen is COM
posed Of 30 many molecules Of carbon and
nitrogen and hydrogen, aud can persuade
you OF the difference between active and
passive albumen, and can show by wonder
fully delicate experiments what the aide
hydes have 70 do in the separation of gold,
from his complicated solutions; but he can't
tell you why from one egg comes . little rid
hin. and from another Q bantam. You leave
your little silver spoon An hour in your egg-cup,
aud It - coated with Q compound Of sulphur.
Why 10 that sulphur there? Wonderful, that
evolution should provide for the bones OF the
future henI There Ii phosphorus also In that
mtcrocosm; and the oxygen Of the ar, passing
through the shell, unites with IL aud the acio
dissolves the shall, thus making good, strong
bones for the chick, and At the same tune thin,
ming the prison walls. Chemisss know good
deal now about albumen, and " they cannot
tell ~ Why life differentfates Itself therein and
Thereby, they can tell you how not 70 spou your
breakfast"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10

Dawn. with dusht foot upon the nountain-tops,
Stands reckoning to the Sup7god golden car,
While ON hign, Clear brow the mcrDiag star
Grows fainter as the Siiver-misty cOpse
And rosy river bend aud village white
Feei the strong shafts Of light
The tide Of dreams has reached Its utter ebb
The JOY Of dawn Is ia my indy's eyes,
Where ii her window with half surprise
She sees the meadows moshed with fairy web.
And bears the happy skylArk lar above
singing ~ 1--we! liver
--MORTIMER COLIIMa
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--MoRT1MEB COLLINS,

and pillaged several Montenegrin villages,
killing some Of the Inhabitants and capturing
y number OF elders. The MontSuegrins rallied
and repulsed the Albsnfans, captuttng and
killing nunbers OF them. The porte mas in-
strucIed the Turkish commander on the Mon
tenegrin frontier to avoid further conflicts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10

THE New York BoYCoTrKRs SENTENCED
charged with poycotting Widow Landgrat the
baker, In New York Thursday. In sentencing
the prisoners Judge Barrett said he took their
ignorance Into consideration. KulkRAek,
Meyer and Rudeloisky, who simply distributed
circulars In front OF Mr.. Land|rsfs haksry,
were sentenced 20 ten days each In the city
faces OF tue bakers, received sent&nces Of 50
days in the city prison. and Ludhard. who
dered TO be sent TO the penitsntiary for so days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10

It ID probable the French chamber Of deputies
will not vote on the PAnHInA canal lottery
scheme until the next session. The canal shares
are depressed In conSeQ uenee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-10

Written for THE Nv L>I>o -IAi
Back 10 the ..a>I Returns tie sun
Though lOnS a-G ..Dy-ly e iEc night:
AL wiEss aEe .GT yNL-u dsS - Oyae
IL i4oAeWsT'1 al
The waves 3 t.a s,.t5- - 49,, ,.,ure.
To which The! a..s4 - 10 = L.ltaeI.;
The listening forests hear ,Hce more
The song birds swell
The tree receives gain lis crown
OF golden frui.&se. singing leaves;
The fields but late 80 bare .ana brown
Are TsCA n SAeave5
The rowing bee renexs its pledge
b. summer E0>s sweets -;uile,t
June rOses lean from o1t the hedge
Where ~lnds Oiew " Id
o. waiting hearts. o, eyes tina, plead
TnFOus the lOI.s Winter of despair,
Shall ye not too. d,d gracious mesd
II days more lar.
LINDA N. DUvALL.
VAsHISGTOS, Jane leth. sc.