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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18
DIRECTORY
OF THE
Principal Business Houses Of thu FIN

Banks.
Burke Il Herbert, cor. King and F.-t,
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor Pr;,o.afeet,
Lee streets. f'nce Ar.
First National Bank, s. W. cor. Prince o.,
streets. '' and ie.
Books Stationary and Printing.
G. E. French, So King street.
Commission Merchants.
P. B. Hooe, Prince street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street.
Confectloners.
David Appich, 125 King street
Geo. d. Bossart, II south Fairfax ST.
Dry Goods and Notious.
Isaac Eichberg & Co., cor. King and pou.,
R. Il. Taylor. 933 Penna. ave- Wasbin"'oy aI Sis,
c. III. Adams, SO King street.
c. C. Berry, 70 King street
A. B. Slaymaker, 100 King street
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, WASHINGTON
Drugs and Chemicals.
W. F. Creighton & Co., N. w. COR Xiv
Royal streets. 1A''S aM.
A. A. Warfeld, 1872 King street
E. S. Lcadbcate7 & Bro S. Faircax v.
S. II. Lunt, cor. King and Fairfax strnn,s
J. ID. IL. Lunt, n. o. cor. King and W.s,;
streets.
L. Stablor & Co., n. W. cor. King and Nj.
Warfeld & Hall, cor. Prince and Fairr.r
Grocers and Liquor Dealers '''
J.C. Miburn, IT n. Royal street
Charles King & Son, 81 Cameron stro,
Harlow & Bro n. W. cor. ROYAL ana r.
streets >"''''"H
W. A. Johnson, Il. o. cor. Royal and c,,n
streets "''cfr.
q. McBurney s. Son, $. W. cor. King uo, "
'ngton streets. Do
G. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and ST. Asaph .,r.,
Hardware and Cutlery
J. F. Carln & Sons So King stree.
J. T. Creighton Son, IS King stree,
B. F. Peake, cor. King and Pitt streets
Hotels and Restaurants,
Tontine, Cameron street. s. Orrison, Pronri.,0.
Ice.
T. "A. Reed s. Co., Strand.
Jewellers
II. Wildt 10 II. Eoyal street.
Lard, SC.
G. Cassard s Son, Baltimore.
Lumber, 60.
Perry smoot & Co., No. 25 cor. t,am.ro,
Union streets. ""'
Josiah Il. D. smoot, 81 north Union st.
Machipists
c. Fl. Collins, corner Wilkes and Rovsl 81,
W. S. Moore, 65 Union street.
Marble Workers.
G.s.Walker, 7o2-70GN Capitol st wssYnr.,n
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow Cation, Market Building
Stoves and Tinware.
Thomas Hoy, 1I6 King street.
Tobacco and Cigars.
B. B. Smith, 113 King st.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon, corner Market and tb, s,r...
FRANK hume, 454 Penna. av., Washington
Wood and Coal
Hewes & Aitcheson, N. +. corner D,so -.
Leo streets. """' MI"
w. A. Smoot & Co., foot of Princess sty,..
mo Marlne Hallway Shipbuiding and {, q,
foot of franklin street. '''' >'''' '""
J.k. zimmerman. foot of Queen street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

STEAMERS.

L AsD .zse
FORTRESS MONROE
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANIES
First-class steamer
GEORGE LEARY
will leave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at 6 p m. Return.
ing. leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at p. NJ.
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCEn STEAMERS
and Stcsmor ARIEL FOR RICHMOND.
For further particulars enquire at Corupauy's
Office 7th Street Wharf, Washington, D. c., or 70
PHILIP B. HOOE
mayf-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
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w A. JOHNSON q CO.
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx, xxx
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE BYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention of tho trade
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high.
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast cornor Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alo1anSria VI
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

fT,,r j., :. LEADsEATER. TBos LEADBEATEE
g. > !.EAnBEhTER & BIO,
IA. Noo. 5 and S. Fairfax st.
Established 1892,
DEALERs IN
r:'kH DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
2AlNTS, OILS PROPRIETARY MEDI-
ciHES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
f.Uprlctors Of knodyns Pectorsl, Lubricating
Liniuicnt. Esscnco Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup and Agents FOL Ayers Medicines, Ready.
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c.
Every effort will he made to mantsin tho high
reputation of our old establishment. mv3
A WAKEFIELD,
Il. Successor to Janney s. Co..
DEALER IN
DECus, PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED.
WINDOW GLASS. SPICES.
Acids, Dye SIuis and Druggists Sundries.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and Inquiries from the country promptly
NEW BUILDING,
.cp1 No. l52 King street
sSANuEL H LUNT,
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS.
Dealer ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET Articles
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &C., &c.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours, day and night. spa
w F. CREIGHTON CO.,
Wholesale aud Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS.
GARDEN SEEDS, &C.. &c.
Corner King and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
thys'cisns' Prescriptions carefully compounded
Orders will receive prompt attention.
lnh24-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

IUSr FROM THE FACTORY-1O dozen of tho
e IMPROVED PATENT-STAY ABS. SHIRTS,
tho best goods ever offered in Alexandria for tho
price. Will outwear any 81 Shirt.
je2 At AMOS Z. SLAYMAEER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

EOWLER'S IMPROVED FLY FANS, one of tho
L "luxurics Of the sgc," for sale by
JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
je15 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

E1LT TRAPS, ROACH TRAPS, FLY FANS,
J. WATER COOLERS and other seasohable
goods for sale at low prices at IS King street cor
of Royal, by
my21 J. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

ME HAVE just received large lot of UN-
w BLEACHED pEPEREL JEANS DRAW
Frs, patent stay sizes % to 4G goods that have
always sold at SOC; arc now selling at 1Oc at
my14 AMOS Z. SLAYMAKER'S.
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INLAND AND sEABoARD
i COASTING COMPANY. .xsss ~.
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOB FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No Stops
Tho steamer LADY OF THE LAKE will leave
her wharf EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY at o'clock D. NJ Fare. first class
$2; round trip, $500.
FOR NEW YORK,
STEAMERS E. G. KNIGHT AND
JOHN GIBSON &sGES
every WEDNESDAY MORNING, and returninp
leave New York, from pier Al East river, every
SATURDAY.
FOR RIVER LANDINGS
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
MORNINGS for landings as far down as Leonard
town. returning, leave Leonardtown every Tues.
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings
The steamers OF this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East ct New
York with all points West and Northwest and ST
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janneys wharf
J. W. THOMPSON, President
1416 F street,
sep27-G Washington, D. G.
TLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY TO
PHILADELPHIA. &E.A
Appointed sailing days from Alexa 4 EV.
ERY TUESDAY and from Philsdelph, EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandris with the Viz
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular Steam
ships
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
timc. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading givon. Insurance al the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED s. CO., Alexandria
VIM. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelpbis
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Georgt'n.
Jan8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS
L. SCISSORS and a great variety Of other goods
suited to the country trade for sale at low prices
apl j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

RKhECH LOADING GUNS. fine quality. Shell
- electlng Double action and other Pistols
LOADING implements, Shells, Caps, Primers, Wads
ana o.ner goods in same line, will be sold at low
prices, at 90 King corner of Royal streets Cali
nov14 1T CRETcuTo> sco>-
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q g q DRY STATE! DRY STATE,

The shove preparation, in 5O-ccnt packages,
for sale hy
iy:S w. +. CREIGHTON & co.
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RAILROADS.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE, IN EFFECT JULY
4th, 1885,
Trains run by 10th Meridian Time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-09-18

EoR SALE AT 88 KING, COR. ROYAL ST.
Iron and Steel Cultivator Teeth of assorted
sizes, Plow and Wagon Traces, Stage Traces
shovcls. Hoes, Rakes, Picks Mattocks Forks
steel Plow Plates, Plow Bolts and other goods
suited to the season, at low prices, wholesale and
retail.
ap1 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
NO. 40.

hundred and his wife, Chloe, died only two years before. They lived together three quarters of century.
 "My father married Uncle Billy's niece and when father went there Uncle Billy used to request him to read the scriptures, and would put into his hand an old King James Bible with very small print and 8 leather cover, on which Uncle Billy used sometimes to strop his razor. My father said to him, You ought to have better Bible' Uncle Billy said they got as much out of that as they practiced. Father told him they were publishing book in numbers at that time and he ought to have it. Uncle Billy replied that it was too much to pay for book; the money would buy a yoke of oxen or two COWS. He asked if it would contain the Apocrypha Father told him he would pay for the sheets and have them bound, and he could haul wood to Portland to pay for it.
 ''Uncle Billy said he cared nothing for the wood and he would do it. He loaded up his team one day and started, but on the way he met with an accident to the team and ex- claimed, Damn the Bible, Apocrypha and al1' Instantly struck with terror, he fell upon his knees in the snow, repeated the Lords prayer, unhitched the cattle and went home. The next morning he had a church meeting called and wanted them to turn him out. He said such a thing never happened before he supposed the audiences of it jumped it out of him. He never intended to repeat it and he had confessed his fault and asked forgiveness for the same; but if it hadn't been in him it couldn't have jumped out, and it stood to reason that man with such wickedness in him ought not to be church member and they ought to turn him out. but they wouldn't"
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
UNCLE BILLY.
A Quaint old Character of the Early
 Days of Maine.

Quaint old Character of the Early
 Days of Maine.
 The Rev, Elijah Kellogg, in his address at a recent festival in Gorham, Me-, related the following:
 ''No character ever stood out so prominent in my mind as Uncle Billy Mcclellan, who was my great uncle, man, master, friend to the poor, and, above all, who could foil Indians with their own weapons. I labored on farm in this town with a nephew of his for some years, a very exacting man, who wanted fourteen hours for a day's work. When there was any night work to do or any peculiar exposure to undergo he would tell me was just like Uncle Billy, and that was enough-I did it. Hot or cold, wet or dry, it was all the same to me. I have been fool sh enough to undress and go in swimming off from the ice because they told me Uncle Billy did it.
 "Uncle Billy was accustomed to furnish lumber to the McLellans, of Portland, to load their West lndiamen, and his wife and himself used to send onions, cheese, bees wax and Barbara tallow to be exchanged for West India produce. Captain Joseph Me- Lellan said one day: Aunt Beccy, what do you want for your venture this tripP T don't know, Joseph, what I want Sugar. No, Pve got barrel of sugar from the last venture.' 'Cofee? No, I've got bag of coffee left over.' Why don't you have a nigger9' said Uncle Billy. T don't know, said Aunt Beccy, but I'd soon have a nigger as anything When the captain re- turned he brought Guinea negro. They called him Prince Mcclellan and Uncle Billy bought negress, Chloe. Prince ran away during the revolution and shipped aboard a privateer and was discharged in Boston, and of his own accord he came back into slave cry When slavery was abolished in Massachu- setts Uncle Billy told him he was his own master, but he didn't send him away empty handed. He gave him horse and cart and told him to take what he wanted. He load ed the cart, took Chloe and started, but they got no further than Wells, where they set tied down. In less than year Gorham was notified by Wells that they were in distress and chargeable to Gorham, but Uncle Billy said the town of Gorham shouldn't take care of his niggers and he went after them. Prince said he never was so glad in his lie as he was to see his old master. Ills master brought him home and settled him on ten acres of land. Prince lived to be nearly one
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
NEW HAVEN, CONN., FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE Il, 1886

sas paper goes through the records and shows that out of eight hundred convictions under that law, Martin has pardoned twenty nine offenders, and the synopsis of the cases with the names signed to the petitions for pardon shows that leading men of Kansas, as of other prohibitory States, ministers, lawyers and public officials sympathize with the vio- lators of strictly prohibitory iaws and throw their influence by petition, if necessary, in favor of shielding them from punishment
 During the past year wild beasts and snakes have been unusually destructive to human life in the central provinces of India, there having been an increase of 262 in the number of persons killed compared with the preceding year. Of wild beasts, tigers, of course, were the most destructive, their victims numbering 110, against 99 in 1884, while the number of tigers killed was only 221 against 260. The deaths from snake bite last year amounted to 1,0o6, against 797 in 1884, while only 1. .997 snakes were killed, as compared with 2,37s. In an official note on the subject it is observed that there has been satisfactory increase" ir the number of wild animals destroyed; but this increase is due to the larger number of bears, wolves and hyenas destroyed.
 This is not very good year for stories, but there are some of fair quality going the rounds. For instance, tale comes from the West of party eff hunters and geolo- gists who were camped in southwestern Kan sas one night when 8 meteor fell near them. In the morning they found huge mass bur jed in the ground, and still quite warm. They managed to break off chunk of about 8 pound and half weight, carried it to Den yer, and had it assayed. It banned out about twenty per cent. of gold, si1ty-four per cent. of iron, and eleven per cent. nick el, with copper and other materials. The party are going back with dynamite and tools ts get the rest of the meteor, which they calculate weighs five tons. If the assay holds out they'll get ton of gold.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
HOWE & STETS0N

Have just received a beautiful line of Colored Wool Dress fab rics winch they offer at the re- .markable price of 37H, 3e, 50 and 57c per yard. They com prise desirable colors in Alba tross, Cancels Hair, Canvas Examine, Novelty, Homespun, &c., and are same goods as re- tailed by the large metropolitan stores from 62 1ac to 87lc.
 Also offer one case o-4 dou- ble fold Lace buntings in Black, Cream, Modes, Pink, Blue, &c., at 1oc per yard, as special at traction. 42-inch Black Lace Buntings at 2Hc.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The walking sneak is obtuse, but he is slowly discovering that the business men of New Haven do not look upon him a hero and a worker in a noble cause.
 The first Republican county convention held in Vermont this year, that of Rutland county, nominated candidates for the Sen ate favorable to the reelection of Senator Edmunds There is little doubt that every other county will do the same.
 Chris Nagee, the we'll known politician of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, says that an Indian once taught him valuable lesson. Holding a newspaper in his left hand the red man pointed to it with his right, saying: "Heap far talk Far talker makes heap trouble" !" 'I have tested the truth of the Indians esti- mate of a newspaper" says MT. Magee.
 We have not heard much lately about the boasting of the criminal conspirators against the JOURNAL AND COURIER that they have secured the signatures of some business men to pledge to aid them in their dirty work If there are any business men who think it will pay them to join this gang we do not believe they have been foolish enough to sign any such pledge. If they have we should not be surprised if their action should in the course of time prove to be inconvenient.
 Worcester is trying "ne license" The po- lice court records show that the arrests the last week of license in April were 61, com mitments 31 For the first week in May, the first of no license, the arrests were 12, com mitments f. For the corresponding week last year the arrests were 42, commitments IT. For the second week of no license, 1SS6, the arrests were 9, commitments 3, against the corresponding week of no license in 1885, when the arrests were AT and commitments 24. This is a good showing for "no license. !"
 Governor Martin of Kansas is vigorously attacked for pardoning rum sellers convicted under the prohi ibitory law of last year, A Kan
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
Mr pIadStouess parrratfnu

The New York Evening Post gives the fol lowing as the close of Mir. Gladstone's speech:
 I won't go back at this time upon the dreadful history of the union, but that too must be unfolded in all it's hideous features if this controversy is to be prolonged-a un- ion of which I ought to say that without qualifying in the least an epishet have used, do not think that union can ever or should be repealed, for it has made marks in histo.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
HOWE & STETSON

Are bound to close out J. N. A. & Co.'S old stock as far as pos sible. They offer a small lot of manufacturers samples of ele- gant Foreign Wraps at $Io to $2o each whose value is from
 $3o to $50. Also a small lot Wraps, Raglans and Newman kets at S3 and $4 each. Less than half-price for the cloth in them. Wool and Brocaded Velvet Wraps, hobby styles, from $5 to $12.5o Former prices $1o, $12,5o, SIS and SIS.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
HOWE & STETS0N

Are now receiving jobs in Cottons, Crashes, White Goods,
 Sateens, Lawns, Batistes, Ho- siery, Skirts, Corsets, Ruf1ings,
 Crinkle Piques, that will speak for themselves upon inspection.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
REASONABLE GOODS Y!
HOWE &STETS0N.

Buying the depleted stock of J. N. Adam & Co.,, have been obliged to go into the market and buy stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, and this UNUSUAL OPERATION when the importers, jobbers and manu- lecturers are desirous of clear ing up stocks enables them to buy staples at a decided cut in price, and Job Lots" in all de- partments of their business at peculiarly low rates.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
HOWE & STETS0N

Have filled up their Black Dress Goods department with desir- able fabrics. In their silk de- partment they show great value in Black Silks and Rhadames at $1, SIPS and $I.5o.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-06-11
COMMUNICATIONS.
Beautiful George Street.

beaut11ul OoOr&e SLre0bs
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 It is barely possible that many of your readers and some owners of fine turnouts are not fully aware of ths present condition of George street. It will be remembered that not far back in the dim past this very i'm portant street, running from State street to Derby avenue, thus making a great thorough fare in and out of the city, was the recepta- cle of all the ashes, old hoop-skirts, clam and lobster shells, empty cans, old boots, etc., etc., that were no longer needed for house. keeping purposes the line of the road.
 It is not forgotten that once in block or two the owner of mansion would send out make mud puddle half way across the street, leaving the rest of the road knee deep with dust. Of course this state of things was delightful and attractive for pleasure and business driving.
 Behold the change The street paved from curb to curb with the most approved ashphalt, excelled only by Hillhouse avenue and an occasional spot on the aain drive. A stranger coming into town would natural ly conclude that the entire City Council, in c1uding the Board of Aldermen and the street commission, were all among the own CTS of the palatial residences on that street. But such is not the case. The entire expense of this great improvement has been made by the liberal and unselfsh property owners along the line. Long may they live to enjoy the fruits of their labor and the expenditure of their "backstreesh. "
 Vigorous Complaint.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Pray what have the people done who live on Telford pavements to earn the right to be watered at the taxpayers expensea Or what crime have the Chapel street merchant and residents, east of Temple street, committed that they should not only pay for their wa tering, but also for all Chapel street resi- dents west of Temple street. Some of our officials say it is to save the Telford pave nents. Now that is too thin. The public know that the watering of streets can be regu lated under any system, and that the water ing by the carts last year was we'll done, at least as we'll done now it probably ever will be. FAIR PLAY.