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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

THE CHINA RAGE-The New York
World says: "There is much rivalry between
society women on the subject OF the dainty
little tea services where they manufacture a
s!eaming cup TO refresh the visitors who
drop in late during their days" This win
ter there has been rage for everything Rus
sian, and samovars have taken the place Of
teapots, except with those who have very
beautiful old silver, which is better than any
new fad yet invented for giving beauty to a
tea table. Mrs. Burton Harrison's silver is
almost unrivaled in this respect, and she
has great deal of it. She is a descendant
of two Of the oldest and best Virginia fsm
lies. the Fairfaxes and the Caryes, and has
inherited some very rich and splendid pieces
of plate. Besides that however, she has for
long time made a practice of investing the
money earned by her books in silver, and
very many heirlooms Of her old friends in
the South who have been obliged TO sell
these family possessions she has saved from
the melting pot and added to her store, so
that she not only possesses great deal but
nearly every piece il unique. During the
winter she has been al home on Thursday g in
her charming old-fashioned house in Irving
place, and behind the massive CID urn has
sat girl with blue eyes and radiant skin,
who made tea and was introduced as the
niece of Lord Fairfax. Her china, too, is a
matter of interest to her, and there is scarce
y cup on the tea liable that has pot per
sona history, being either the gift, the hand
work, or the favoiite Of some distinguished
man or famous beauty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The continued bad weather is having a
depressing effect on all branches of business
The Uniform Rank, K of P, under in
: ;nction of Lieut. Monroe, i. III. king excel
ieui ro.resa il drill
Thee was heavy fog this morning
! which made navigeian On the river bDth
d fficult aud dangerous.
AR. r. T. Lucas while moving some heavy
goods 81 few days since had. bis foot badly
mashed by one Of the pieces falling on it.
Euck Ewell, the colored mau who was cnt
nsnr West Fad on Sunday, is more seriously
injured than Mt ir.t supposed L. is now
said he will !ose The use of one arm.
Porsa, desiring to obtain liquor Licenses,
either FIR retail or whalerar, must apply to
the april term of this Corporation Court,
which n,e eis gu the of April next.
The invitation received by the A. l. to
tax t part in the celebration in Georgetown,
on the llsh preximo, OF he opening Of Il e
Aqneducr bridge, will lie acted upon III their
next meeting.
Ay,ung man named John Lyles had the
niiddle iuger Of his left hand so badly cut
yes erday al lha planning mill of Messrs.
AitchesOn 4 Bro, that it had TO be a,nputa-
ted. DR.. Gibson performed the operation
Marriage licences were issued in Washing
ton yesier,ioy 10 PERCY E. Varrey, OF Bos
ton, ard Florence l. Howe, of Fradcricks
burg. anti to Theodore II Rack, of Youngs
towr, Oslo, and Mary n He'll, of Lynch
burg.
Handsomely executed crayons of Mayor
D,wnham aud Rev Father O'Kane, the
work of The artists at MIR. G. S. Smiths
photographic studio, are on exhibition in the
widow of Mr. 3 B. Smiths cigar store op
King street.
A delegation from the y inform Rank, X.
of P will visit Washington in few day
and rsqusst Gen Lee to assist them In pre-
curing from the Navy Department num-
Der of flags to be used for decorations at the
fair to be given here next month.
Columbia and Star of Hope Lodges, l. o.
G. T., of Washington. will visit Golden Light
lodge, OF this city to night A foe literary
and musical programme has been prepared
by the entertaining committee, and all who
attend may expect to have pleasant time.
At a meeting of the republicans OF the 1st ward
held last night at the house of James Dudley,
coored, south Fairfax street, committee was APP
pointed to wait Mr.. Lewis Mckenzie aud ask
him to request General Malone to resign the
craftsmanship of the State committee of his party.
motion made to endorse the present Ser
gesnt of this city, but it was defeated.
The First Baptist Missionary Society, colorod,
will organize Sunday School at Cub Run meet
ing house. Fairfax county, on Sunday next, under
the supervision of Jas H. Buckner, formerly SUI
psrintendtnt of the First Baptist Sunday School
Of this city
Mrs Fanny Williams, the well known keep r
of the cook shop in tho market building, who has
been Suffering from lameness in her foot for some
time past. this morning bad one of her toes ampu
tated By Drs Powell and Jones.
ca led meeting of the Columbia s. F. f. Com
pany will be held tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27
DIED.

On Monday, March 26th, 1883. at 9:25 p. m.
ADOLPH DIEDEL, beloved husband Of Caroline
NJ. Diedel, in tho 59th year of his ago. Friends
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on
Thursday, March %, at = n NJ from his iato
residence 10 King street.
Near Herndon. Fairfax comfy, Va, March 90
1883. JOSIE H. oRBlSoN. aged Is years. 10
months and 20 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

The PERJURY CASE. The case of the
Commonwealth vs. 0. S. Fiorencs, charged
with perjury in recently testifying in the
Shipman Fletcher case. WAS before Justices
Whitlssey and May, at the Mayors Office
Today, aud several hours were occupied IN
Inc hearing The accused was discharged
81 the conclusion of the Commemorative
evidence, upon the ground that the charge
Was not sustained. The defendant put no
witnesses on the stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27
Give EIy's Cream Balm {

Give EIy'S Cream Balm trial. This
Justly celebrated remedy for the cure Of catarrh,
hay fever cold in the head, &c, can be obtained of
any reputable druggist AID may be relied upon as
a safe and pleasant remedy for the above com
plants and will give immediate relief. 1T is not
a liquid, snuff or powder, has offensive odor
and can be used at any time with good results, as
thousands can testify among them some of the at
taches of this ofico,-spirit Of the Times, May 49,
1886
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27
The Most Agreeable

As we'll as the most effective method of dis.
SS5l'ing Headaches. Colds, and Fevers, or
SSeansing the System, is by taking few
aoses of the pleasant California liquid fruit
Ips a Syrup of Figs. E 8. Leadbeater g
Dfo', agents, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

Henry RoWley. white, and Geo. Browp,
ggoored, were arrested in this city to-day by
L. Smith on the charge of stealing bicy-
US lantern in Washington and were held to
await the arrival of an officer from that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

DEATHS Mr.. AdoIph Diedtl, well
known ei;z4n and merchant, died at his
residence on King street last night after an
illness Of few weeks, OF a complication OF
diseases, 10 the 595h year of his aye. MIR.
Dedrl Was native of Baltimore, and came
10 this city in 1861 where he has since resi-
dad being engaged in the notions and fancy
goods business.
Ms. Margaret Breen, widow of the late
Patrick Breen, Died at her home, on the
conner Of Washington and Wolfe streets:
last night, aged 90 years. She was one OF
the Oldest residents of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE The Washington
Sadly Gazette does not believe that the Gov
eminent should consent to, or that the PEG
pie would approve of plain, half million
dollar bridge across as memorable stream
as the Potomac II says: Itshou!d be made as
ornate and imposing as possible. 1t ought
no to be railroad bridge. It's primary oh
ect should be to afford convenient passage
from the city 10 Arlington Cemetery. 1t
would, we think, be patriotic idea to max Q
it commemorative of the great Americans,
who North and South and East and West
contributed TO the prosperity of the repub'
lie If, however, the memories of the late
war be not sufficiently mellowed by time to
admit of this IDEA being carried into execu-
ton lot the bridge commemorate the great
soldiers and the great statesmen who car
red the country safely through the tempests
OF civil war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

PERSONAL -Messrs. T. Madison Broadus,
taas Burroughs aud VIM. Smith. have gone
70 Richmond to stand their examination
oeiefe the State Pharmaceutical Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

BUILDING NoTEs.-CaDt. Albert Curley
making preparations for building brlcR
residence adjoining his residence, on me
north. on the east side of Columbus street
near Queer.
@r. L. Genzberger will, during the spring,
sod another story to end otherwise improve
Tue property on the south side of King street,
east OF Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was rainy
snd cold with two dodgers and seven pri.
.pners at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
John Lucas, colored, arrested by officer
Heary for racing his horse in the street, was
fined 81.
Vim. McGill, arrested BY officer Sherwood
charged with an assault on a woman in the
IN rect, forfeited So which he had left as col.
lateral.
Edward Mead, arrested by officers Davis
and McCucn for being drunk and disorder.
IL, was fined 81
Wm. Douglas, colored, arrested by officer
Jones for bang drunk and disorderly, was
tined %
Pat Duney, arrested by officers Davis and
McCnen for being drunk and disorderly,
and Randall Fountain and Stephen White,
Both colored, arrtsed by officers Tay lor and
GRADY for diso,derly conduct, had their cases
continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

For this section light to fresh variable wind,
warmer fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

COUNTY CoURT-Judge d. NJ Chichester
residing FREEZER vs. Hagenbaugh eject.
c,4nt continued.
CON. vs.. Benj. Austin; three indictments
fr felony, AID same vs.. Bsoj Hines, felony;
cases continued, both parties being fugitives
from jualice..
TIE grand jury, with ]. D. Payne as
oreaian, returned the following J. P. Hor-
h.ca. three indlctm nts for conducting a
nalicv game, "a true bill as to two of the
indictments, and not true bill as to the
clher: jas James, Jno. Heath and Thomas
D.rdtn. for keeping and exhibiting faro
sfd keno tables, not true bills Roger Field
and Bud Roland, for an assault on magis-
rate. a true bill, after which the grand jury
adjourned till to morrow morning at 10
clock to which time court adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

TIE MILEAGE QUESTION. settle the
question of the rate Of mileage allowed cor
poration Judges. which was recently raised
in this city, Auditor Price wrote to the State
Auditor for his opinion, and to day received
IN reply the following:
The mileage allowed judges of the SUI
preme court and circuit courts is the same
rs that allowed members OF the General AS
sembOy: e, 10 cents per mile-acts 1888.
PIP l72-5
1t will be seen from the above that Audit
or Price was RIGHT when be decided that the
20 cents per mile recently ail>wed Judge
c srke was double what he ws5 entitled 10
hy law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

COURT OF APPEALS YE5TERDAY.-Hod
netts Administrative against Pace. Argued
By Col John H. Guy for plaintiff in error,
aud r. W Peatross, esq, for defendant IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

Messick against Thomas Submitted.
Jones aud wife against pegee. Argued
by Judge D. ]. Goodwin for plaintiff 10 error'
Claude A. swanson, q was allowed to
prlc leo as counse 10 this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

Bernard against Richmond, Frederick
burg and Potomac Railroad Company, and
soue against Glenn. Sent to foot Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

r,1HE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE ALEXAN
L nRIA MARINE RAILWAY AND SHIP
BUILDING COMPANY will be held on TUES
DAY, pril I'd 1883, at / o'clock "A. nj at the
Corn Exchange By order Of the President
mh2I I'd J. SCHNElDER, Secretary.
i HOLDERS uF THE VIRGINIA IRON SHIP
BUILDING COMPANY for tho election of off
GERS and the transaction Of any other business that
may come before the stockholders, will be held at
the compsny's ctlice NJ Alexandria, Va, APRIL
18th, Mt = o'clock
BY order of the Directors
CHARLES f. MOODY,
mhl 2awid Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

Anew FRENCH PRUNEs fancy stock just re-
~ ceived st ,,.nr,,py,o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

NINE sUGAR-CURED HAMS SHOULDERS
a n 'o j. G. MiLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

NREECH LOADING GUNs-We are now Offer
b ing at very low prices in order to reduce STOCK.
dac1S j 40. r. VANILLA u StINo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

Y1INEsT GUNroWDER and ooLoSd TEAS
% POI i ] c. MILRURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

TlREsH CRACKED WHEAT aad 9kA d AMI
Il FLOUR for sale by puoM
oct13 ) u hltLpO 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

my THE QUAKER STARCH. For sale a1,6 By
J. aug5 ). Y. MlhoopA''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

HAvING very large assortment of Wax and
IL Patent head, French Washable Face and
Bisque. Movable Joint Dolls, l Will sell them
very cheap to close them our.
dec12 AMOS &. 5LA1MahEe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-27

NUNS, PISTOLS, SHELLS, PRIMERS, &c,
VI &c, at 32S King, corner of Royal street. We
have still on hand good assortment of Guns,
Pistols, &c, of various quality, which We arc Of
fering At low prices. Examine DAVIS B. l..
GUNS equal to the best at much lower prices.
oct27 ]. #. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
HIGH WATER.

The Wisconsin river has been threat
ening to overflow her banks for several
DAYS the past week. It reached its
highest point Monday afternoon the
water entering few feet into main
street in that open space south of the
Cong'l church. The sidewalk was load
ed with rock 20 prevent its floating off.
Precautions were taken on every hand
to avoid danger or loss of property.
The Green Bay Ry Co., added more
stone in their bridge piers in fear that
the extreme high water might carry
them off.
Several parties were alarmed Monday
night who reside in buildings on the
rivers edge and packed their goods
ready to move out in case the food OF
1880 was to be repeated. Tuesday
morning word was received from
Wausau and Merrill announcing thai
the river was falling at those points
which was great relief to our citizens
We believe our city is now out of dan
ger from high water as the Wisconsin
river is falling slowly at this point
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
Running the Pulp Mill Dam.

The Centralia Enterprise contained a
long article on the success of the new
slide in the above dam and how beauti-
fully lumber passes over it without
breaking up and with no apparent
danger to the occupants of the lumber.
He closes his article with praises in
honor of Mr.. Hayes, of Portage, who
acted as pilot on this lumber as though
he was the only man that could run the
slide. We learned from riyermen in
Centralia and Grand Rapids who have
run the Wisconsin river for years that
this slide is the most dangerous as it
now stands of anv on the river. They
say that they run piece of John
Farrish's lumber the past week and
they stove the front crib and next to
the last one all to pieces. That the
lumber just buries itself under water at
the foot of the slide, and men actually
stand in danger of their lives. When
the lumber is thus broken up, they
have to go through Edwards slide
another dangerous place on the river.
Barkers is the only place to land
between Centralia and that point.
In talking about this dam the river
men say Rossier gave his favorable
account of the same simply because he
is interested in that property, and not
upon its true merits. How far or how
much truth there is in this statement we
do not know as we are not posted on
the merits or demerits Of this slide.
However the rivermen were very much
disgusted with the Enterprises account
of it, as they consider it one OF the
most dangerous places or slides to run
on the river and should not be painted
as all satisfactory and without danger
to lumber and life. Those who are
posted say to the contrary from expert
ence in running the slide and not from
hearsay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
Temptations.
/ lb Gets 5 Id 25cts.

Prunes-1 lb Gets 5 ID 25cts.
SOap-Babbit, Bar cts 6 Bars % cts.
Soap Johnson Pure / bar 5cts bars 25cts
Soap Cen-10-o> al l bar sets 6bars % cts
Rice broken / lb cts. 5 lbs 25cts.
Rice whole Sets. per 10.
Soap Gem..3 bars 10 cts, 10 bars 25 cts
Syrup 10 cts, u cts quart Silver drip.
l pound coffee Arbuckle 22cts.
{" I" Xxx Y \ % cts.
" Green II, 20, %, 25icts.
DRIED FRUIT.-Blackberry, peaches
plums, apples.
CANNED GooDs.-Apricots, peaches;
grapes, tomatoes, corni peas, beans,
pumpkins, salmon, oysters.
Doors AND SHoEs.-Rubbers, Slippers,
GARDEN TooLs.-Rakes, hoes, spades,
shovels.
PoTAToE.-Carrots, ruta bagas, peas;
beans, cranberries, crackers.
ORANGES nuts.
When a lawyer draws a con-
veyance is he a horse or a muller
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
BAPTISED.

Messrs. Wm. H. Brown, John An
drews, W. E. Gardner, Frank LaVigne,
Mr. ]. Sewell and Knute Oleson who
were employed in the erection of the
Ferry Boat and while in the act of
stretching the cable across the Wiscon-
sin river were unwilling subjects in the
act of baptism Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock. The facts are about as
follows:
The river being quite high the currant
was swift and hard to cross, and all the
forenoon of Saturday was spent in try
ing to stretch an inch rope across the
river. With the aid Of a MINDLESS they
had their work about accomplished
when rapids piece of lumber came
down the river and caught the rope and
broke it in twain. They then decided
to try and stretch wire across. Ac-
cordingly kerosene barrel was captur-
ed. This was fastened on standards malt
ed to a large size row boat so that the
barrel would revolve on an axis. When
this was well fastened in the rear of the
boat the wire was wound around the
barrel and one end of the wire well
fastened to a large oak post on the
Grand Rapids side of the river back OF
Podawiltz saloon. Everything being in
readiness the above persons were seat
ed in the boat. -Four of them were
engaged in rowing, one to reyolve the
barrel and the sixth to stear the boat
The new scheme was now about to
prove itself a success or failure as the
case might be. The rivers edge was
lined with sight seerers anxious to see
what might deyelope itself on this dan
gerous voyage. The occupants in the
boat bid their friends good bye, and the
popular "W. E. Gardner of Centralia
fame" who feared a cold water bath
was an assured thing, shed his farewell
tear The boat was. launched and the
schooner was soon among the breakers.
EVERYTHING worked like a charm until
when about tWo-thirds way across the
stream the Daffel 1a1l6Q TO f6VOlV6. AL
is now excitement to see the result
The wire could not be loosened and the
six men were consequently unwilling
bathers. About a dozen boats were
soon out to their rescue. All were
saved which was great relief to the
lockers on from the banks of the river
in both the cities. For time great
excitement prevailed. This was mar
row escape of death which will probably
prove a lesson.
While this new scheme was being
arranged and prepared for this voyage
the writer was forcibly reminded oi
Darius Green's flying machine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
Mrs. Hughes Dead.

Mrs. Charlotte NJ. Hughes died at her
residence in Centralia Sunday morning
at O'Clock the 28th inst. She was born
in As6tabula, Ohio, in 1917 and was
therefore in her list year. She died OF
old age being confined to her bed only
about one week.
She leaves a husband Mr.. John M.
Hughes, Of Plover, who was absent
from her bedside on account of sick
ness, two sons, James and Richard
Hughes; two daughters, Mrs. w. A.
Peeso and Miss Nettie Hughes, Of Cen
tralia; son-in-law, A. B. Smith, of Bay
field, Wis, who are left to mourn her
departure. They were all present al
the funeral which took place Tuesday
afternoon Rev. s. Smith officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
Important Bounty Decision.

A soldier who at any time on or
before April 1st. 1864, during the war OF
the rebellion, enlisted in the volunteer
service of three years or during the war
and who was discharged by reason OF
the close of the war, or prior thereto
for wounds received in line of duty,
having previously served in the army at
any time for period or periods amount
ing to nine months, is now entitled to
the veteran bounty of $400. The nine
months previous service need not have
been consecutive, nor need it have beer
rendered in the war of the rebellion
Address A. L. Fontaine, Grand Rapids
Wis, who will assist you in getting youl
dues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
Triumph at Last.

Catarrh, deafness, ringing cracking
sound in the head cured by one who
has been a great sufferer from catarrh
and deafness. Colds begin this terrible
business; unless you prevent them you
must expect to be over taken by some
disease that is tapping your life forces
and cutting your life short. A change
of climate will not effect a cure, but
Wortz' Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh
and deafness in all its stages. Write for
circulars and home testimonials. Adj
dress to FRANK WoRFz, Wausau, Wis:
Box 1929.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
DROWNED.

Geo. Juneau while riding over the
rapids on piece of lumber backed off
into the river and was Immediately
drowned. The river was exceedingly
high and he was not seen again after he
fell in. 1t seems that he was once con-
fined in the Oshkosh asylum and was
not entirely sane at times and this per-
formance was probably done during
one of these spells. 1t is supposed that
the excitement caused temporary in
sanity and he walked off the lumber
bewildered. 1t occurred while the
rivermen were running the most dan
gerous part of the rapids and they could
give him no attention. His body has
not been discovered. He is reported to
be about 25 years old and leaves wife
to mourn his loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-05-03
-
Upham out OF the Race.

Washington, D. c., April 30.-W. H.
Upham, of Narshfeld, left for home via
New York this morning. lie has con-
cluded that he is not a candidate for
Stephenson's seat in Congress.
'"Upham was not here on politics, and
he is not and has not been candidate
for Congress, said a man to-day who
claimsto know whereof he speaks. "He
is East now on business requiring his
presence here and in New York. You
may advisedly say he never thought OF
being a candidate and never said he
could tell better about his candidacy
after he visited Washington.