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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

CATTLE SALES DAY.-The Baltimore
butchers and the cattle dealers are still wide
apart On the question of the sales day for
live stock. The butchers are almost unit
in favor of Thursday, and the dealers are
determined that, if they can have it 30, it
shall be Monday. The result, for the pres.
emit, is that there are practically two Gales
days. Both sides have held several meetings
in regard to the question, but the vantage
ground seems TO be with the Butchers Pro.
tective Association. which has taken very
firm stand in favor of Thursday. The sales
day was formerly Monday. but about eigh-
teen months ago it was changed by the
butchers to Thursday, About FIVE weeks
ago majority of the dealers held a meeting
at Calverlon and resolved to change it back
again to Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
AUCTION SALES.
OoMMIssIoNERs' SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Cont os
Fauquier county, entered in the chaucery cause.
of "Bastable VS.. Forbes" aud FORBES, executor
vs. Bastable's executors" on the 18th day oil Sep
TENDER, 1857, the undersigned, as commissioners
of sale 10 said causes will offer for sale at public
auction, at the front door or the Court House HI
Warrenton. Va, on
MONDAY, the Goth day of March, 1se-
the following real estate the property o the lat:
Gilbert NJ. Bastable, viz:
TRACT OF 1851. ACRES,
living within mile of Warrenlon Junction .rt
Catlett's, stations on the Virginia Midland Rsll.
road This tract is of very superior quality Tor
grass and grain, is highly improved, well waterei
and timbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN.
which, together with all water and race night,
will be sold with said tract.
a TRACT OF POD ACRES
adjoining the shove, of the Same qusllJ OF land
lot 1915 acres adjoining SAID above mentioned
lands and moieuy of tract of G. y acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts Will be sold a.
whole or in parcels as II " be deemed desirable
except the 200 acre trset, which will be offered
By itself. The aforementioned lands are easily
divisible into several farms, and are rated among
the most fertile and desirable tracts of land in
Fauquier county.
Terms of Sale: One-third OF the purchase r,gu
ey in cash, and the remainder in three equal IN.
talmenss payab!y in one. two aud three Years
from date of sale, to be secured by the bonds Of
the purchaser with good personal security bear
Ing interest from date payable annually title to
the land to be retained as further security, With
power to resell for default of payment Of said
bonds at the ri X and cost of the purchaser.
The Undersigned have also authority under
said decree TO sell said tracts of land privately
JNO. MURRAY FORBES,
E. TAYLOR SCOTT, Commissioner.
A. D. PAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
CO.educati0n.

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-The Alumni ofCornell
University held banquet last night and
were addressed by Prest. CHARLES Kendall
Adams. In answer to question about CO
education, Mr.. Adams said: 1.-THE expert
mant we think is success. The girls have
been sedate, stuiious and circumspect in
their conduct. There has been no scandal
10 the college and nothing has occurred tc
make any one regret co.education or make
change in our views regarding it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
The Late Mr.. CorcOran.

The arrangements for the funeral will be
carried out according 10 the expressed
wishes Of Mr.. Corcoran, whose directions
were given with the minute attention 10 de
tell which has always been notable char
acteristio CT his business methods. The
funeral will be simple and transformations
1t will be held at his late residence and DR.
Leonard, of St. Johns Episcopal Church
will ofIiciate The services will take place
on Monday at o'clock, and the remains
will then be taken to Oak Hill, Georgetown,
and placed under guard in the chapel. The
marble mausoeum, which was erected by
Mr.. Corcoran several years ago. will be
opened the following day by removing the
slabs that cover its mouth, and his body
placed beside the remains of his wife and
daughter. The casket was provided for, al
so, ia his directions. It ia plain but rich,
covered with black and lined with satin. On
the lid is silver plate inscribed as follows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
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Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 70.
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to day.
HOUSE.

Ga motion of Mr.. Lanham. of Texas, q
bill was passed providing an additional
mode of taking deposition of witnesses in
causes pending 10 United States courts. Ut
provides that it shall be lawful to take de-
positions in the mode prescribed by the
law of the State 10 which the court is held }
Bills to establish quarantine station at
Cape Henry, Va also to allow the Rich
mond and Danville R. r. Co. to lay tracks
in the District of Columbia; also to render
eligible to any position in the army persons
who have served in any capacity in the late
Confederate service were reported from Gem
mitteea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

The PHILADELPHIA Record, after a care
full Investigation, has no hesitation In an
nouncing as demonstrated fact, "thatAmer-
lean labor is paid less for mining ton OF
coal or for making yard of cloth than even
the cheap labor of Germany" which, az all
know, is paid less than that of England.
though Germany is protected. while Eng.
land is free trade country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
ALEX ANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 25.

on THURSDAY last Mr Gordon introduced
q hill 10 the L gislature, the object Oh WHICH
is TO memorialgs Congress to recompenee
Virginia Tor the immense and valuable 'e'-
ritory she gave the Union at the creation OF
Tho Government, and for the one-thlrd OF
what she retained that was forcioly ta&en
away from her during the civil war Out oil
the former, ak of the most prosperous states
in the union have been created and out OF the
latter. one, which, being relieved, BY its sep
aration from the cid State, of ils portion OF the
lstter's debts now advancing by rapid strl'
des towards wealth and prosperity. There
never was more equitable claim upon any
government than the one referred TO, anu
now. when Virginia is ia sore hnancia'
straits. and beaet by repudiators. would De a
most opportune Tina to settle it, especially
ga the government can never be better aoie
TO do so than at present Then, TOO, IL must
not be forgotten that reputation In one
State affects to greater or lees degree the
nredit CT sll the other States, and OF the
Union. The Union has paid France, Spain,
Mexico aud Russia, foreign governments,
for the territory it has obtained from them,
and Why it should not pay Virginia, one OF
its original components, and the only one
that was dismembered by the late war, Tor
what it took from her in that war, no sutfi
Gent reason has yet been offered to intelli-
nant an6 urnrejudiced people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
No StrikeYef.

CHICAGO, Feb 25.-or the Burlington road
this morning everything is running as usual
and 1t is now stated that the threatened
strike of the engineers and fireman: if it oc-
ours at all, will not take place for several
DAYS vet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
Life Sentence.

DETROIT, Feb. 25.-The first case under
the new law of raising the age of consent to
fourteen years was tried in the Recorders
court Yesterday afternoon and the defendant,
Francis Herbert, charged with outraging
Agnes Gray, ID years old, was found guilty
and received the extreme penalty of the
law-bard labor for life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
Challenge.

ST LOUIS Feb 25.-Mr. J. a. St John of
this city, the backer of Jake" Gaudaur, will
to day challenge Teemer for threemile
race with Gsudaur at the Isle of Pines to
come of May 30. No money ia named in
the challenge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
Assignment.

DENVER, Feb. 25.-A special from Canon
City, COL, says: The exchange bank owned
by Murtock Bros yesterday made an assign
ment to A. R. Gunner. their cashier. Assets
s122, 600; liabilities S144,500. Sinking oil
wells ip. Florence district Is thought to have
caused Ine failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

Mr.. Harry Harwood, the wel.known gen.
tleman steepe chase rider, died at the resi-
dence of his father 10 Baltimore, yesterday,
from injuries received on the wv City track
at Washington. on October 81 1887. He
was 10 his twenty sixth year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

"This will last out night in Russia when
nights are longest there" he said, cspping
his hand over the aching tooth. But friend
suggested Salvation Oil, and he was fact
asleep in twenty .seconds-Price twenty FIVE
cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

This morning, February 25th. 1888, at 7:15
o'clock, MARY E., wife of David Williams, in her
6lst year. GS- Funeral from Trinity NJ E.
Church Monday afternoon. February 9th at 3
o'clock. Relstives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
Death Of an Actress

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Spencer Pfitch-
ard. known to theatre goers as Miss Marti
Croker, died yesterday at her mothers home
10 Engewood, aged "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

7 HEREBY tender my thanks to the METRO
i POLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
for the prompt payment Of the policy on The life
CT ny late wife, Mary C.. Young.
feb25 1t J.E. YOUNG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit Court
February 20 1888
certify that L. Taylor Scott, one OF the sboy.
named commissioners has executed the bond re.
quired by the decree of sale entered in the said
causes. with approved security.
Teste: JNO. L. TURNER, Clerk
feb 05.eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

lNENCING WIRE-We have now full stock of
L Fence Wire both with and without barbs,
tsisted and ribbon, and we are selling it low.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ap30 Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following Is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandra, Va, postofice February 25.
Persons calling for letters will please say they
advertised.
Advertised letters, rot called for within thirty
days, will be cent to the desd letter Office
Banlor, Mrs Virginia Irving, WI
Bland, Winnie Logwood, Jas
Carver, c II Mcdaniel Mrs Patsy
Coal, Henry Moroney, John A E
Chichester, Clariss Preser, Chas
Denike, P E Roe Miss L
Dravits, hrs Eva Robinson, Mackenzie
Duncan, Sgt Gabriel Smith, George
Fair, bliss Hattie Smith, Z
Filler, Miss Cora Sparks, Mrs Katie
Gings, B Taylor, Mira Elizabeth
Cfavatts, Alexandra Thompson, Mra Lucy
Gray, Mrs Matte The Joseph schtilying Co
Harvey, Miss Julia
WV HERBERT. P. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS,
Ii &c. at 50 King street. corner Of Royal,
Alexandria, Ya.-The subscribers invite the at.
tention of Wholesale and retail purchasers 10
their large and well selected stock ofgoods in thet
line, which were bought in quantity at bottom
prices, and will 10 sold ut small advance We
invite comparison of prices and quality Of good.
at 80 King, corner of Royal street.
sep14 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

NUNs, PISTOLS, SHELLS, PRIMERS, g.,
VI &C., at 329 King, corner Of Royal street We
have still on hand good assortment of Guns,
Pistols, &c, of various quality, which We are Of
fering at low prices. Examine DAVIS y. l..
GUNS" equal to the best at much lower prices
oct27 J. r. CREIGHTON & sOi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
CHOICE FLOUR.

DREECH AND MUZZLE.LOADING SHOT
- GUNS, the largest and best assortment sc
have ever had and at lower prices; also Paper
Shells of al grades, Wad5, Caps, Belts and Canvas
Coats. it will pay purchasers to call and see Us
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
oct2S Alexandria VA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

NEW MACKEREL.
FANCY NOS. / AND 2 MACKEREL
just received white and fat
sep5 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

SHEEP DIP, Sage, Ground Sage, Diamond
~ Dyes, Fitcha's Pocket Scales Hood's ssrssp.'
rilla, Warmers Kidney and Liver Cure, Bro"D :
Iron Bitters. Volins Cordial Pratts Ast7s Oh
and Sweet Maioram-a large supply just recelSe1'
dec1 ES. LEADBEATER & BIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

QREECH LOADING GUNS fine quality, Shell
- eiecting, Double action and other Pistols,
Loading Implements, Shells Caps, Primers Wadi
and other goods in same lne will be sold at low
and examine.
nov14 IT. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

poToMAc FULL-RoE HERRING, Fat Mack
L erel, BloateIs, Scotch Herring and Cod Fist
for sale by
feb17 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
DIED.

W. W. HERBERT. P. N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

OAK WAGON HUBS, Hickory and OAK BIN:
" Oak and Hickory Spokes, thee grades 90. u
each kind also Shafts, Poles, Wagon skeln' %.
Boxes, both steel and iron, fresh and fu stock c.
JAS F. CABIN & Sons.
suo19 Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

CPoR1 ING GOODS, GUNS, 4c.-we are no"
~ receiving our stock Of Paper Shells uun' ',
Primers, Hsds, &C., to which invite the s.ls.
ton of the public. Prices low and goods t.s ni'''
class. JAS. F. CARLIN & Sot9,
aup23 New No. BIS King St, Ale1sndra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25
CMoKED BLOATERS.

>
CLOVER LEAF BoNELEss GOLDFISH and
PRIME FAT MAcgEREL just received by
nove A.C. HARMON ca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-25

KENTUCKY WHIsKEY, ehree years old
IN $3.50 per gallon; the beat value we hay
ever seen.
ie9 McBURNEY & SON.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-08
Mania for coilectise Gems.

The gem collector il the latest. II II
said tina, Henry Ward Beecher is respon-
sible for the present taste for collecting
precious stones, and that since his death
many people, women chiefly, have begun
to buy up diamonds and colored stones,
not for display on their persons. but fol
keeps" Such mania has its advan-
tages In the first place. the risk Of loss
is not as great as with pictures or bric-a-
brac, and in the next place. one little
chamois bag can trar sport thousands Of
dollars without any special anxiety or tie
payment Of express rates. A delicious
handful OF sparklers Of every hue was
shown me the other day by lady who
has gone in for sevt PAL other collection
crazes, but who assured me none had
given her so much solid comfort rs this.
Il never care TO wear my diamonds
now," she said. pOking at beautiful
sapphire with the jewelers. ni2pers she
held in her fingers. You can't see your
self, you know. and so I'm going to have
them all taken from their settings, like
those diamonds" and she nipped up a
solitaire that had hidden itself behind .
pearl that looked ike gold bead. The
colored stones are all more or less in this
batch; but at home I've hundreds Of
queer, odd things that only please the eye
and have no temptation for thieves. My
diamonds, rs add to them, and this ruby,
which hasn't its match in this country,
never leave me. When my friends want
to humor me they ask to see the collection.
Every one wishes to know how much it Is
worth, but that never tell! 1t is great
fun collecting precious stones. Much bet
ter than old furniture and pictures that
can he burned up" Is this an excep-
tional case in Decentralization Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-08
big Afr can Enterprises

Considerable amounts Of American CAP
i,at are being invested in some big African
enterprises. The railroad from Delasoa
bay, the best harbor on the east coast Of
Africa, which is now completed for dis
tance Of tifty-four miles inland, was built
by an American syndicate under a con-
cession from the Portuguese government.
1t will connect with the lire to be built
from Pretoria, the capital Of the Trans
vaal The largest trading company on
the Upper Congo, and the only one that
has yet sent two steamers to the upper
river, is the Sanford company, which was
organized and until recently was managed
by Americans. Considerable Belgian
capital, however, is invested in the com
pany. American engineers surveyed and
are now building the railroad from LOanda
to Ambaca, which is backed by the Portu-
guese government Some American
money also Is finding its way into quartz
crushing machinery for the new gold
fields Of South Africa. Chicago News.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-08
Bosu, Baking Powder T-s,s.


Rather ingenious but not less fraudulent
are the pretended tests Of baking powders
being made In many Of our kitchens by
agents who are trying to further the sale Of
Chicago article. These sO-cailed tests
consist In mixing separately. with water,
sample Of the baking powder found In the
house and Of that carried BY the agent
From that found ir the house, II . pure
article, tho bubbles OF gas will rise and
burst on top like those from . glass of
champagne. The Chicago baking powder
which they carry, when mixed with water.
will show an extra froth upon the top of
the mixture which 10 claimed as evidence Of
superiority. On the contrary. how
ever, IL Ii not only the exhibition
proof that the baking powder
which 80 acts Is adulterated. The chem
lists have ascertained that the adulterant
u.ed Is chemical added for the express
purpose OF producing this action and de-
ceiving hOusekeepers a to the true value OF
the baking powder. This Il not only dis
honest trick, but dirty one. for the chem
icaI IL tho product Of the filthy refuse Of
the slaughter house. and IL this baking
powder IL used In the preparation Of food
pssses into the biscuit or cake without
change. Of course. any statements made
Ia reference to other baking powders. by
parties caught in practicing such tricks a
these for the purpose Of deceiving the pub
lie. will BE- entitled to no credit.
1t Ia probably wisest In the interest Of
our families, and to prevent our food from
being contaminated BY tramps Of this kind,
to turn all persons who wish or attempt to
tsmper with Il unceremOniOusly from the
door, and to use those articles only which
experience has proved satisfactory. or the
official tests have established Is pure and
wholesome.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-08
Possibilities OF saccharins.

Saccharine, it seems. need not cause
anxiety to the sugar planters. 1t Is tru"
saccharinc is now an article of commerce:
that one grain Of 1t will sweeten a cup OF
tea or coffee; that 1t may be safely EN-
pIoyed by diabetes patients, and by per-
sons suffering from geut affections and
liver complaints; that sweetmeats made
with it cause no acidity, and that 1t has
wide field Of usefulness in pharmacy. On
the other hand, its manufacture is too
costly to compete with sugar. Sir Henry
Roscoe. In . communication published in
The Kew Bulletin. says he does not be-
lieve it is ever likely to become an article
Of common use. 1t Is not food, Us sugar
Is, and its price puts IL out Of competition.
1T seems to me. says Sir Henry, beyond
the bounds Of possibility that the price or
production Of cane SUGAR can be materially
affected by the introduction Of sacchar.
ine."-Chicago Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-08

aated August 24th, 1857.
Q-This II, the contrscts A--So, DIR, Il
u not The contract Let me tell you what
IL is
C-No. mir, where is the paper: A-That
paper gave over TO Mr.. Mills on my ar
rival here week ago. gave that TO Mr.
Aills- IL II simply a memorandum. He
stated further that Mr. Mills left Monday
night, he thought Mills had not returned
the paper He called for il Ut the Neil
House, but on account Of Mills condition.
he being sick at the time, he did not ask
for the paper. The Colonel offered to tell
what was in the paper, but Mr.. Converse
shut him OF saving that the preferred the
instrument The Colonel concluded by
Ayine very emphaticly that Mr.. Converse
could not inquire Of him concerning any
thing personal that he did not stand ready
70 answer. Mr.. Huling said that Mr.. Mills
would be back in day or two, he thought
and the paper would then be produced.
After asking the witness to identify
another letter as being in his handwriting.
which he did Mr.. Converse turned the
crosse ANIMATION over To Mr.. McSweeney,
who caused . great laugh by asking ques-
ton while the witness WAS absent from the
room. Upon Granvilles return. Mr.. Nc
Sweeney repeated the question. which was
II Granville Was not an educated man. IL
Was developed that Granville was educated
at Oxford University. in England. and ac-
cording to his testimony is proficient in
several languages. lie admitted that hs was
no tyro not inexperienced in the affairs Of
the world. Witness said that he had con-
re ence, but had also weakness. 3 and frai l.
ties. the same ss other persons Mr.. Nc
Sweeney then began to cover the ground
NOT vet trayersed by Mr.. Convers, and re:
viewed Granyille's movements testified to
in examination in chief. from the election
until and during the Thursday evening the
Ninth ward forgery is said 10 have occurred.
Mr.. McSweeney asked why Granville
started to Dr. Montyomery's Office when
ordered. 20 willingly. according to his pre-
yious testimony,
The examination was thorough in the
extreme. every ssep being taken with pre-
cision. and the greatest care taken to ret
ali that the witnes, had to saw upon every
point. The witness vas explicit in saving
that the nitric acid made a distinct yellow
mark on the paper. He tried i, several
times on blank paper before beginning on
the tally sheet, in order TO convince the
Montgomery brothers of the danger OF dis
covery. AT this point. the noon hour be-
ing reached the usual recess was taken.
At the afternoon session the same search
ing ccross-examination was kept up by Mr..
McSweeney, but the general impression
was st the clos. Of the DAYS proceedings
that Granville had stood the ordeal re-
markably we'll He was examined in re-
gard 10 the conversations which took place
Ar DIR, Montgomery. office THURSDAY even.
ing. Could not remember much tha, was
aid because he had a poor memory for
conversations. His testimony US to the
.~u...,,~,, Th,rs3,,. .,,-a,;n, ia 50, a far
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-02-08
Russia's Cold Climate.

This being such an extremely cold ~
mate, wood Is the principal commodity,
and its production affords employment for
q large percentage OF the people. For
miles along the rivers here and at st
Petersburg are stacks Of wood, and wood
barGes are unloading during the entire
time the streams are open for navigation
Wood is burned In the houses for heating
purposes during every month Of the year.
have worn heavy overcoat during the
middle OF the day ut st. Petersburg in
August. and then WIS chilly. The great
wonder is where vegetation gets sufficient
warmth to propagate 1t. Occasionally
there is warm day, when the thermome
te- will so up to - degs. or 50 degs., but
It is rarc.-Moscow Cor. Cleveland
Leader