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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

HAY FEVER SUFFEEEEs-Thc number Of pco-
pic annually afflicted with this most annoying
malady seems to he greatly on tho increase.
Tho editor Of this journal is MI annual victim,
and, with view to discover n specific. has tried
numerous remedies uf these "EIy's Cream
Balm" is by all odds the quickest and most salts
factory, two applications greatly allaying tho
usual symptoms i'll the nose ami eyes. We would
recommend its use by all icct to hay foyer,
and we gladly bear unsolicited testimony to its
efficiency in our own ca c 9 &-Neid. Pa Rec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11
with the Treasurer will lie completed aud the
county levy laid for the ensuing year.

A SCARE.--About 8 O'Clock last night a
little white girl /, accompanied by compan-
ion, went to the station house aud stated
that she had seen colored man at the resi-.
dence of Mr.. A. w. Armstrong. on the cor
ner of Duke aud Pitt street, wh r,, she Ind
been on visit Officer Simpson i,ume;li
atrly went TO the house and made an exam
ination o: the premises, but with the excep
ton of finding some of tho bureau drawers
open. nothing had been disturbed. Mr.
Armstrong was absent from the house at
the lime aud knew nothing OF the occur
renee till his return, whea he was told Of
the affair by the ladies. The little girl per
sists in saying that she saw the man, but
some of the household think she is mista-
ken. When the little girl left the house she
said nothing about seeing man, but it was
noticed that she took her departure sud
deuly and appeared to be excited. The
affair created considerable excitement in
the neiuhbnrhOon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11
ADVICE TO MOTHERS,

MRS WINsIow's SOurH1Nn SYRur, for chill.
dron tocthing, is the prescription of ono of tho
hest 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 tething
it's value is incalculable. 1t relieves Tia" child
from PAIN cures dyscntcry and diarll,u,., gripping
in the bowels, and wind collie. BY giving health
to the child it rests tho mother. Price 20 cents
bottle rnv6-1yfM.W &S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11
lEBARGAINS
THAT ARE BARGAINS.

Notwithstanding the in Cotton and Wooden Goods have
worked hard and succeeded placing several BARGAINS
counters which offer for this following prices
$500 yards Fruit of the LOOM yard wide short pieces 10 20
yards, Sc yard
1900 yards IS Bed Ticking at &c yard.
1000 yards Figured Batistes at &c yard
1000 yards Figured Organizes at l0c yard.
1000 yards yarl-wde Unbleached Muslin SC yard.
1000 yards yard wide none better at &C.
5000 yards yard-wde Bleached Muslin at Gle.
$500 yards Assorted Prints, fall Styles &c yard.
5000 yards Standard Prints in patterns at &c yard
$50 a-lnen Towels at l0c piece
$50 alnen Ladies' Hemstched Handkerches 2!c piece
$50 aLlnen do, colored borders at l2ac.
complete line Of Canton Fannels and a-woo White Red Blue
and Grey Fane These goods have advanced per cent
still sell them at old prices.
Turkey Red Table Cloths full widths Csc yard
Black Silk Mits Csc pair
New line Of Jerseys Gloves Ribbons and Hosiery all marked
for the occasion.
We alive and let have the benefit Now
your time to buy before the general advance We over so
goods this week. and intend to sell them Just such prices as
will asonish ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

ExCURsIoNIsTs.- four hundred
and fifty persons from along the line of the
w. 0. & w. r. r., arrived here this morning,
nearly ell of whom took the excursion
steamers to spend the day ut the summer re.
sorts Gil the lower river There were rep
!esentativ,s Of every class, sex, age and
condition among the eXcursionists but the
"rca country couples" predominateG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

ARREsrEp.-Capt. Daniel A. French, who
formerly commanded coasting schooner
which traded at this port, and who about a
year ago swindled Mr.. Samuel G. Boush, oil
this city, out of 800 by means of bogus
check, has hhen arrested in Philadelphia,
where he is held awaiting requisition from
Gov. Ice to be brought TO this city for trial.
The arrest was made through the ins;ru-
mentality of 1t. Smith, who this morning
received n dispatch from the chief Of The
Philadelphia detective force, stating that
French had been captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

ToURNAMENT.-A number of young gen.
tlemen of the Franconia neighborhood in
Fairfax county will give tournament in
Gailiard's Grove on Wednesday next which
will. doubtless be n pleasant affair. a fine
band will be in attendance and after the rid :
ing dance will be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

THOMAS A. CRoxTON NOMINATED.

Especial dispatches to the Alexandria GAZETrE0
BOWLING GREEN, Aug. l1.-Hon. Thos.
A. Croxton, present incumbent, was to-day
nominated for Congress by the democratic
convention of the First district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

DEAD.-Mrs Richard J.. Rogers died at
Mt Airy, her residence, near Middlebnrg,
on yesterday morning at o'clock. She
was sister of Messrs J. III. aud VIM. n.
McVeish. A friend present writes !: Her
mind was clear to the last, and with fast
hold on her dear Redeemer she knew no
shadow of doubt nor fear" She was long 4
most consistent member of the Baptist
church,
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LOCAL NEWS.

For this section local rains, southwesterly
winds and nearly stationary temperature arc in.
dirattd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

PEIsoNAL.-Mr. Henry Wildt, who has
been visiting friends in Germany, arrived
in New York yesterday, and writes that he
expects to reach his home in this city to-
night.
Miss Jennie Dickinson, of Baltimore, is
whiting Mrs J. i. Hill on Lee street.
Mr. Stephen Wools of Richmond, is vis-
iting friends in this city
Mr.. David Reynolds, formerly of this city,
but who for fifty years has been living in
the West, was in the city to-day, for the
first time in half century.
Mr. Baldwin Walker, son of Rev. DR..
Walker of the Seminary, whose illness in
Winchester was noticed yesterday, it ia un-
derstood ia better to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

TRAND TOURNAMENT AT GALLIARD'S
W GROVE 81 mile from Franconia station, on
the A. s. +. Il. W., on WEDNESDAY, August Is.
Riding will commence at 10 o'clock. Persons in
this city wishing to attend can take the train
during the day and return at night.
ST. f. TRlpLErT, Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

The BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
IIouNrY were in session all day yesterday.
The Commissioner of the Revenue OF the
County presented the books of assessments
Of county property for the ensuing wear,
shlch were act epted by the board. Inc
Summation Of the Treasurers vouchers
aud accounts for the last fiscal year was be-
gun. Bills for building three bridges on Co.
,Ganbia turnpike, in Che county, were open
land found IA follows: Estimate of James
a. r. higgins $500; Breen & Feely $25'o !;
IN tnos Raece $500. and William Palmer
ttOn III" bii of Wm Palm@r being the
p, 'seS' 'Sas accepted 10y the board, and MT.
na a'm.r ordered TO go to work Immediately
IL; apo" h's execution of a bond to the board
ana vac sum Of 81 0rl for the faithful perform.
Gn,a II u his c'Ltrac'. The board adjourned
y" Saturday next, when the settlement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11
THRIFTY MANA lettor from Wash
IL I'm L. L.. R;Lh nnd lisnni1L snxS.

A THRIFTY MAN. "A lettor from Wash
ington to the Richmond Dispatch says:
The late postmaster ut Alexandria is thrifty
man Failing under democratic administration
to make Mahoneitm paw Mr.. David A. Windsor
has opened office here and turned his attention
to real estate and house building. This season he
has put up so l am Informed, seventeen houses on
Capitol Hill. He owns five houses on street,
near Dupont circle. This fall it is his inten-
tion TO erect Il block of twenty buildings on
Capitol Hill. He is also building fine residence
for his married daughter on Dupont circle, not
far from the Blaine residence During the past
sis years, it is said Mr.. Windsor has built about
be sort of Boss Shepherd in private lfc-that is,
since he has been in private life. Hero is one
instance wherein it could be truly said that it
paid to follow Malone If this enterprising citi-
zen got his start by Il hcnchmaus service recon-
pcnscd by the United States, he is now, ut least,
showing how n man can get rich out of Govern
ment eervicc."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-11

POLICE REroRT.-Last night was cloudy
aud mild, with two prisoners at the station
house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
James Gill, arrested by officers Bontz and
Arnold, for being drunk and dsorderly, was
fined 81.
John Masters, arrested by officers Bontz
language, was fined 81.
Edmond Rains, colored. arrested by officer
Bremen for an assault and battery on Lu-
cinda Pate, also colored, was fined 81.
Mary Williams, colored, arrested by officer
Brenner, charged with disorderly conduct
last night was tined So and Everett Steuart
and Tom Henderson, also colored. arrested
on the same charge, were dismissed.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
The Pirate Bride.

Not the least interesting of the stOri es of woman at sea, says the New York Sun, are the tales of the female pirates. Some of them are historical as we'll as romantic Alwilda, the daughter of Sypardus, a Gothic king, was betrothed by her father to Ali, the heir to the throne of Denmark The proposed marriage was so disagreeable to Alwilda that she gathered a troilp of young Amazons, dressed them in the garb of sailors, left her home, and put to sea as 8 viking. She was exceedingly courage ous and successful. Finally she one day found crew of pirates who were bewail- ing the loss of their commander. She proposed that they sail under her com mand. The men were pleased with her bearing, and readily accepted. 4. s
 With this increase of forces she became a terror to the coast and rapidly increased her fleet and the number of her sailors It finally became necessary to eXtermin- ate this new band of pirates under an un- known and handsome commander, and Ali, the rejected loyer was placed in com mand of the naval fleet that was ordered to search for her. The two fleets met in the Gulf of Finland. AlWilda laid her ship alongside the admiraFs, and III the battle that ensued half of her crew was killed outright, and she was overpowered by the admiral himself. She wore casque over her head, and was not recognized until she had been disarmed and the casque was removed The astonishment of the pros pective king was great when he saw the runaway girl. His valor in action had meantime won the respect of the fair pirate and she married the man who con- quered her.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
MT. HarriR3s Life.

Joel c. Harris, the famous humorist of the Atlanta (Ga-) Constitution, has ha d a strangely romantic career His father was a missionary, and it was at the small town of Boog-hia, on the southern coast of Africa that Joel was born. He was edu- cated by his father, and is a profound San scrit scholar, beside being thoroughly versed in Hebraic and Buddhist literature. Just before the Civil War he emigrated to America, and taught school in q village near Lake Teeteelootchkee, Fla. There he fell in love with Sallie O. Curtis, daugh- ter of a wealthy planter, and soon was en- gagged by Colonel Curtis as q private tutor. The parents made no objection to their daughters choice of a husband, but the war came on before the marriage could take place, and so Colonel Curtis and MT. Harris went away to the war. The Colo nel lost all his property during the strife, and at the battle of Columbia, s. C., grapeshot tore his legs into shreds. When the war closed Miss Sallie died of yellow fever, and MT. Harris became the support and comfort of the maimed sire of his dead sweetheart. The two yet live together in a vine-covered cottage near Atlanta. MT. Harris is hardly forty years of age, but his snow-white hair tells the sorrows of his life. He is noted for his generosity, his suitability and his tenderness.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
An Indian Story.

A writer in the Atlantic Constitution tells the following: Tiger Tail seems to be quite an original old Seminole. A sew ing machine agent drifted into his domin- ion one day and set up machine in Tiger Tails tent. The old chief, with great deliberation, watched him put it through it's paces. He then arose, brushed the agent to one side and seating himself, ad- justed his feet to the treadle. He started the wheel and found that he could make it go He sewed up one piece of cloth and down another, and then grayely and criti- cal1y examined his work. At last he ap- peared to be satisfied that it was all right. He then turned quietly to his wives, who had watched the proceedings with interest, and kicked them, one after the other, out of his tent.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
ssScrOdss

How many can give the correct defini- tion of the common New England word .'scrod"? It is variously spelled "scrod," "serode," s'escrod' and ''schrode," and such of the photographers as tackle it at all define it as s'cod or haddock prepared for broiling.'' But that is not the Yankee definition. sScrod'' is the generic name for cut of any fresh fish in the market, and it doesn't matter how it is cooked stewed, banned, roasted, scolloped or on the half shell. The waiter just says: ssScrod or beefstake?" and you instinctive- ly answer: '.Beefstake,' until you find out what tsscrod" means.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A BeautffuI Present.

TheVirgin Salt Co. of New Haven, Conn are
 making one of the best offers made in order to introduce their salt. Go ask your grocer for Virgin Salt and get a pair of doves beautifully litho- graphed in ten colors on large card, nine by ten inches. Virgin Salt is absolutely the cleanest, purest and whitest salt ever seen or used. Put up in fancy colored packages lined with enameled paper to prevent salt from hardening. large package costs only 10 cents.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A Mtntater,s Rlunder

He was nervous clergyman, and he had been called on to officiate at the fun eral of young girl In his address he brought tears to the eyes of the mourners by his pathos. In closing he said: ssFi- nally, brethren, may the bereaved father find consolation for the untimely death of his only daughter''-andt then remember ing that there was another daughter, the offspring of second marriage, he added, ss by his first wife. ''
The examiner., 1886-02-27
A PmhIie

How to laundry linen as it is done in Troy, N Y, has been kept a secret long enough; it can and should be done in every family. The ELASTIC STARCH is the only starch in the United States that IS put up by men who have practical knowl- edge of the laundry profession. It requires no from blisterfng while ironing, and gives shirts, collars and cuffs that stiffness and beautiful polish they have when new, which, everybody knows tions. See that the name Y. C. Hubimser & BrO., New Haven, Conn are on every package.
The examiner., 1886-02-27

THE SCHOFIELD MANUFACTURING
 1 co. of IA East I4th street, New York, want General Agent in this County for the best line of Specialties ever put on the market: their best Agent are making from 8 to $7 per day, and they are willing to guarantee any experienced canvaser (male or female) SIS per week. If you want to make money and secure control of this County, write them for particulars, at once.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Some Other Winter.

Blessed is the man who lives in the last house in the row in a suburban settle- ment. He can jump out over his own fence the morning after snow storm, and walk to the railroad station on the path that his neighbors have been obliged to make. But, as no one passes his house, he doesn't have to clean the snow off at alL-TPuckS Annual
The examiner., 1886-02-27
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HART N FORD R. R.
Comme neing SeIt. 27, 1885.

Comme ncing Sept. 27, 1885. GOING NORTH-Trains leave Hartford for Springfield, Boston, Albany, Northampton, Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Montreal, and all points on the Connecticut hiver line Express trains at I,39, 2,17 (daily) and II ,38, local express; d. m- 12,O5, 2,20 fast train; and ,2l P. m. daily. Accommodation trains at 5,55. SIS, 9,26 a. ID. I,35, LAO, 623, 9,30 p m. GOING Se UTH-For Meriden, New Haven and New York; Express Trains at 2.41 daily; 9 56 and g. l5 a. m., 1924, 2,40, TAO and 1035 p. m daily;
 Accommodation Trains-stopping at all stations between Hartford and New Haven-at GAS and 10.30 a. m., 12.55, 3.30 5.35, 7.05 and S55 ?. m. The S.55 p. m. connects at New Hayen-Belle Dock-with steamer c. Il. Northam for New York.
 The 10.35 p. m.-daily-Washingto express train via Harlem river and transfer steamer Maryland.
 Trains for Berlin and New Britain at A 8. IS and 10. 30 a. m., 1924. 3.3O, 5,35 and 855 p. m. Trains for Berlin and Middletown at s. 15 and 1O40 a. m., 1924, 3.30 and 5.35 p. m.
 For connections see Posters at stations
 E. M. REED, Vice-President. c. s. DAWSON, supt.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Rank OmcIals and silver.

Bank presidents, as @ rule, are opposed to silver dollars They don't want them in the banks. There is a reason for this. A bank officer going suddenly to Canada couldn't carry silver dollars enough with him to last a week.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND RAIL NV ROAD.
hOAO. NOVEMBER l. 1885.


 Passenger Train Service week days Trains Leave Hartford for BOSTON, $50, 800 a. m.; 220, 5.10p. m-
 Return. 8:30 a. m.; 3. %. 3-30. s6.30 D. m. PROVIDENCE goo, a. m-; 2.20 p, m.
 Return, 910a. m,; 300, 450 D. m SPRINGFIELD. 1925 a. m.; SIS D. m.
 Return, 7.30 a. m-; 3. 20 p. m. PUTNAM, $50, 300 a. m.; 2.20, 510 p. m.
 Return, SIS, 10.45 a. m.; 5, 53, +S SS D. m WORCESTER. $50. 9.00 g. m.; 2.20 D. m-
 Return, 6.45, 9.3e a. m.; 445 7.40p m WILLIMANTIC, -3.50, 800 a. m.; 220 5. iO 40 D. m
 Return. 91O 11.S2 a. m.; 5 %, 6.55, -9 26 D. ID. NORWICH, 800 8, m,; 2.20, 5.10, TAO p. m
 Return. s25 1Oz3 I'm; 235 p. m NEW LONDON. 800 a. m.; 2.20, 5.10, TAO D, m
 Return. 7.55. 1910 a. m.; 2.00p. m. VERNON, 6,50 800 m; 12,05, 2,20. 510 TAO p. m. ROCKVILLE, 6-5C, 900 m.; 12-05, 220, 5I0, TAO. Return, 7o5. 10 a. m.; 1-25, 5-3O, 7-25. MANcHEsTER, 5-2G, 650 9-O0 a. 12-t5, 2-20, 570. m ig ia1d P 15o 50 e-la Hs:ain as oI0; p "A l04 SOUTH MANCHESTER. $50, 9O0am; I2 05, 2-2O, 5-10, ssg 74s 7iss P sIa % 7so Return 7so sSo. 1l-55 NEW BEITAIS a N s sl5' io4o a. m; as lss5 S 4-I5, am. 1-S5, 4,s7, eos, goo D m. oS''0SO' --''O' PLAINvhLE. 6S5, SIS, 1040 a. m.; 1235. 4-15, 610, 4o sla sI n 4as s5s Fe50rD, s50 S4' slS' lS BRISTOL, 6,s5, sis, 1O4 70 ,m.; l2s5 4O 610. s40, s,10p, m- Return, 6,o5, s,0e, Il ,o5 a. m- TERRYvILLE, 6,35 1Q,40 a. m.; 12 ,35, $40 D m.
 Return, T,52. a. m.; 1,25, 4,04, (, 25 D. m, WATIKBukY, 635, I0,40 a. m,; 12, ,s5, {, ,46 D. m.
 Return, 7,30 a. m.; ], ,00, $40, s.00 p. m. HAwLEYvILLE, 6,S5 a. m.; 12,s P. m. DANBURY, 6,35 a. m.; 12, ,55 p. m.
 Return. Il, AS a. m.: 6.52 p. m. BREwsTERs, 6,a5 3. m,; 19, ,85 p. m-
 Return, II, ,25 a. m,; 6,3O D. m- FIsHKILL, 6,35 a. m-; IF, ,35 D. ID. -Daiiy "A A. c KENDALL, Gen. Pass Agt.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Did She Maanlt.

A young lady of doubtful age-"Have you noticed this quaint necklace of mine, Miss Pepper? Papa had it made for me in Florence when I was little child" s.In- deed? Why, it is a real antique, isn't it?"
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Boston Beans

Browning forms the basis of Bos ton par Tor criticism, just now. It is great thing in Boston to know just how much browning to give the bean crust.-[Macon Ga.) Telegraph.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
Hartford & New York Transportation Co.

1sS1WINTER ARRAEGEMEETS-1sS6. HARTFORD e. NEW YORK LINE OF ISTERMERS-Leav Saybrook daily (except Sundays-) Leave New York from Pier 24, East River, daily (except SunGay's at D. m. Passenger fare between Saybrook and New York with berth S1.0J; Staterooms 50 cents. One boat will make daily trips until further no- tice.
 c. c GOODRIGH, General Agent. Hartford. December, l, 1885.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
II ARrFoRp & CONN. VALLEY R. R.

II ARTFoRD CONN. VALLEY R. R. Winter Train Service-On and after MondaE Nov. 30th, 1885, trains will run as follows leaving Hartford;-6.43 a. ID. for eaybrook Junction and way stations, running to New Lonuon without change. 9.30 a. m. for Saybrook and way stations; con-
 meets at Saybrook Junction with express
 train for New London Providence, Newport
 and with accommodation train for stations
 west on Shore Line. 1915 D.. m. freight accommodation train for
 Saybrook Point and way stations. 4.05 P. ID. for Saybrook and way stations,
 running to New London without change. 6.05 p. m., for Middletown and way stations. 7.O5 p. freight accommodation train for Say
 brookPoint and way stations Returning, leave Saybrook Point-3.50 a. m.
 freight accommodation, 7.35, BIO, 1.4.
 4.45; arriving at Hartford 6.30, 9.20 125,
 3.20, 6.35.
 -. c. S. DAVIDSON ,supt.
The examiner., 1886-02-27
RAILROADS .
HARTFORD AND CONN. WESTERN RAILROAD. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hndson

IT RAILROAD. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hndson
 River, where it connects with the
 N. N. c. & H.. R. R. R.
 Commencing October 19, 1885, Trains leave Hartford for Millerton .and Rhinebeeks at 10-10 connecting at Canaan for Albany and the West.
 Return, 300 a. nl, 5P. m. State Line, TO. 10 12. 30 a m., 400 D.
 Return, sos a. m., 2.23 p. m. Canaan, 10.10, 12.30 a. m., 400 p. m.
 Return, 9.35, 1900 a. m., 300 p. m. West Winsted, 10.10 a. m., 12.30, 4.00p. n
 Return, 7.05, 10.17 a. m., 200, 352 P. m. New Hartford, 10. 10 a. m. 30, 400 P. m.
 Return, 7.27, 10.39 a. m., 2.55, 4O9. P. m. Collinsyille TO- 10 a.. m, l2. 30, 400 p. m.
 Return, 7.45. 10.54 a. 1925, ASA p. m. Simsbury, 10 10 a. m., IF. 30, 400 p. m.
 Return, S.07, 11.12 a. m., 400, 4.54 p. ID. Leave Canaan for Rhinebeck 500 a. m., 12. O0.p.m Return, 7.OS {. m., ?. 15 F. ID.
 CONNECTIONS. At Rhinebeck with New Ye TX Central $ Hudson R. R. Ulster and Delaware. stony Cloves kaater skill R. Walkill Valley R, R., at Milierton for Albany and the West. At Canaan with Housaton- ic R. R., for Albany and the N est. At N insted with Naugatuck R. R. At Pine Meadow with N. H. & N. R. R. Branch Line. At Simsbury with N, H. & N. R. R. for estfeld Holyoke, North hampton and Williamsburg. E MCNEIL, Supt.