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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18
Give EIy,s Cream Balm a trial. tt

Give EIy's Cream Balm trial. This
Justly celebrated remedy for the cure of catarrh,
hay fever cold in the head, &c, be obtained of
any reputable druggist and may be relied upon as
safe and pleasant remedy for the above COM
plants and will give immediate RELIEF. 1t is not
liquid, snuff or powder, has offensive odor
and can be used at any time with good results, rs
thousands can testify among them some of the at
taches of this Office Spirit Of the Times. May 20,
1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18
The Rarest of Combinations.

True deicacy of flavor with true efficacy
OF action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs It's pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popular.
1t cIeanses the System. cures Costiveness,
etc. e s Leadbeater & Bro, agents, Alex
apdria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

PERMISSION GRANTED.-At the request of
Capt Geo. A. Mushbach Governor Lee has
issued all order allowing all armed organi.
cations hat have been invited to visit this
city on the 22nd TO come within the limits
of the Commonwealth on that day for the
purpose of parading here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

~ ia s MARYLAND FIRE-The report that
n rrs a"el.ipg Of Mr.. John Swift, on the op-
T Tas,.e s!de OF The river. had been destroyed
sse.' morning is incorrect. The light
Of S g.. ~ inns city and which caused an alarm
rs s Wv was tccasioned by the burninsof the
Fy so. of Mrs Joanna Eielen. near Fort
in NV, Wt'ca Was entirely destroyed. Moth.
ys, WI "ss saved from The house, and it is not
Ma ia Auo"u whether there was any insurance.
WIS \, p7nt, teacher, who wss boarding
s r,tI Mr.. tielen, lost about $50 10 money
aud gold watch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

POLICE REPORT Last night was clear
and cool with one prisoner and twenty two
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
VIM. Davis, arrested by officer Grady
charged with an assault on Thos. Posey. was
discharged end the costs assessed against
Posey
Henry Lee, charged with keeping Z
vicious dog, was discharged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

NOT SToLEN.-Yesterday evening a atrsn.
81 came here and went 10 the residence OF
. a',', " Chapman, on Alfred street, and
save his name and stated that he had been
1ias i9F horse belonging to relative OF
us 1.s. 7. In Fauquier county. He was al
,oNeu 10 take the horse, but later Mrs. Chap
Iau became alarmed fearing that she had
zen imposed upon. She Notified the police
' ~ 10 short time had the stranger ar
,esto 10 Washington end held till this
t- .i.Iog To-day some of Mrs. Chapman's
r Nous went to Washington, found that the
togo Tree. ....e. -. y - - 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18
TACKETT & MARSHALL.
49, and 433 King street.
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICES.

f,,HE BUSINESS HERETOFORE CONDUCTED
by the late JOSIAH Ii. d. SM0OT rs . whole
sale and retail dealer in Lumber Of all kinds
Lime, Nails, White Sand, Cacined Plaster &c.
and manufacturer of Sash Doors, Blinds, Mould
ines &c. at No. 2I north Union street, in the
city of Alexandria, Virginia will be continued at
the same place by me under the firm name of Jo-
sah h. d Smoot, through my attorney, French
Smoot. with full power TO conduct, superintend
and control the same and sign and receipt for me
in all matters connected with said business.
FRANCES ?. SHOOT,
ExecutTiz Of Josiah II. d. Smoot, decd.
ian1Q I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

! a special meeting OF Golden Light Lodge
nmtq u. will be held at their hall, on Co.
jn INDUS sifeet, on Monday night, the Goth
sc,s, Business of Importance is to be trans.
p,e sa, aud it is hoped all members will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Have You Been TO the Little Store
sos KING STREET !?

We have had a rush in the last ton days, but
have ll!led the shelves with new goods ard are
ready to let them 90 at small profits.
NEW BOOKS JUST RECEIVED.
Mr.. Potter. Of Texas, by the author, Of Mr..
Barnes, OF New York
The Gaverocks By Barring Gould
Richard Cable,
Vendetta, by Marion Carroll
Marvel, by the Duchess
My Rotations by Mrs Potter, 9TH edition and
third lot Of them.
new lot Of TABLETS and BOX PAPER.
Have you seen the ARROWMATTICK, No.
1861?
Magazines, Daily and Weekly Papers. fall line
iebIo At S. +. DYSON'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

chi. .eotion fair weather, followed during
toI ~. .i,e-noou by light rains. slight changes
:'aas; ss1sture light to fresh winds. generally
10 -. ~ IA southerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

THE PROPOSED Ice BoAT.-It was stated
10 yesterday GAZETTE that Hon. t. H 2
Browne had notified MAyor Dlwnham tina,
e - committee of TIE Commerce Commit
tee the House of a"presen 'atives would
meet Monday next IN reference rs the
bill no. before Congress for the construc-
ton of n ice boat for the Potomac. Tas
Mayor this morning sent the following IL
this office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18
MAYoR's OFFIca c. Alexandra, Vs.
II

MAYoR's OFFIca 6, AIe1andrla, ".
To Tie Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
Dear SIR The following gentlemen have agreed
to go to Washington delegation to appear be-
fore the committee who have in charge the bill
for making an appropriation for building an ice
boat. As this is important to the citizens of Alex
audria hope that as many Of our citiz ms ss can
will accompany the delegation. An invitation is
extended to all. The delegation will leave Alex
audris on the half-past ten boat aonday morning,
the ooh inst. e E. BOWMAN.
Capt. P. B. Hooe, N. Lindsey A. J. Fleming J..
K. Zimmerman. w. A. Smoot, Samuel C. Boush
II. Kirk, jr, French smoot, VIM. A. Moore, Col.
E Berkeley. Capt. c. W. Ridley, F. A. Reed Wm.
Reardon, Charles King, George B. Cochran. F.
E. Corbett Park Agnew, ]. 4. Cation, 81. B. Har-
low, T. W. Robinson, I. Echberg, ID. w. Whit
ing Geo. b. Carlin John Perry, J. R. Smoot,
Hurod SDo Sden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

LINE TO New YORK We are III for med by
the we'll known firm of F. a. Rsed & Co,
agents, that tho Old Dominion Steam Ship
Company Of New York and the Inland aud
Seaboard Ccasing Company of Washington
have united in establshinga daily line Of
steamers from New York to Alexandria and
Washington via Norfolk This new route
promises to be EXTREMITY popular with the
merchants "a it viii afford them unrivalled
facilities for quick aud frequent shipments
at rates 80 low that they can successfully
compete with any city for the large trade
that geographically belongs to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge n. B. Meade
P'e8idiRg-R NJ. Jones & Co., vs. l.. Bend
nein, decree of reference to Commissioner
Norton.
Catharine Taylor VS.. Lucinda Taylor
decree o; reference to Commissioner Arm
strong
Griffith VS.. Griffith; report of commits.
soner of sale confirmed, and leave to julia
Griffith to anticipate deferred payments.
Harlow Bros. vs.. j. W. Baggett report
Of commissioner confirmed and order for ez-
scution of decree of November last.
Administration upon the estate of s. o.
BagOt, deceased, was committed to A w
Armstrong.
sylyaous Lsmbdin VS. Sarah J. Lambdin
suit for damages argued and submitted.
Court adjourned till Monday morning at
lOOclocs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

SUDDEN DEATH Mira Mary Ann Young,
wife of Mr. JOS H. Young, engineer of be
Hydraulon fire engine, died suddenly early
tais morning at her residence on Royal
street, of paralysis Mrs. Young was in ap.
parently good health last night and awoke
aud talked with a lady who was sleeping
with her short lime before she died. She
was sixty years old and had been parslyzed
twice before. Her Death will be regretted
by large circle of friends. The funeral
will lake place on Monday evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

1-r,cH SERVICES, &c, To MORROW
~ IC,5Urc9.-Services at II q. N. and 7:%0
?. H. p S5,lTs Cauch-SerHices at II a. m.
~ m by Rev. Dr.. Norton.
s'C C,i r. Cl1rcl.-6:30 a. M, prayer; 10 a. m,
;,.ionsry services; II 8. M, prayer
ali''Y .srmon $50 p. m, Sunday school;
s s55 = NJ. evening PRAYER and sermon.
rlCrJis CHurch.-Mass at and IL a.
and sermon, by Rev. Father DeWolf,
Ta,pers at I P. IN. Ct
- he Rev. Mr.. French of Washington.
S =. PRESBYTERIAN Gturch.-No service.
8-n.i.t Church-Services at IL 3. N. and
-@19 N bs Rev l. M. Mercer.
~ T- : Meth. Epis. Church.-Services
.. n a u. and 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. R. F.
6'i g,,5 roi. Church ,South.-Services at II
and 73O p. N. by Rev. r. Smithson,
Nth Pot. Church-Services at IL q. m.
,oI7SO D. IN. by Rev. S. J. Smith.
G.-,,oo lutheran Uurch.-Seryice at II
N nv Rev. J. "A. Schwoy.
D T,,oo MEMS Christian AsSociation.-Alms
uar.s at 230 D. IN aud Jail at 2 p. IN.
The Y. NJ. c. A. union prayer and praise
Tin. lIV will be held in the III. E. Church,
Sontb sunday at / 80 p. m. No service at
ICONS. .------
TIE PRoPosED PARADE.-The citizens
o,mmittee of the proposed 22d parade held
sno,ber meeting last night, Mayor Down
ham in the chair and Mr.. J. w. Holt, secre.
The colectiug committee reported that
sltbs money promised for the parade had
been collected.
Ten dollars was appropriated to the po-
liaa force to pay for horses TO be used on the
d3y Of the parade.
anioyiation was extended to the Cul.
rarer Minute Men and the Fredericksburg
Graysto visit this city and take part in the
parade.
lev Of the ferry company, for his additional
offer 10 transport tie Marine band to this
ci.y on the occasion of the parade, free Of
charge.
Schiller were appointed committee en-
decorations.
A number OF other matters relative to the
parade were discussed, after which the
meeting adjourned till tonight.
A general desire having been expressed
by the citizens that the Alexandria Light
Infantry should parade in their new com
pany uniform. reporter called on Capt.
lIushbach to day to ascertain the Intention
Of the company in that respect. He WAS
told that it would be Impossible to crafty
the wishes of tie public, IS the company has
but thirty five of the new uniforms and il il
expected that over fifty men will parade.
10 addition, The condition of the streets is
such that the new uniforms, which are made
ofdelicate and expensive material, would
be ruined by the mnd and water.
Mayor Dnwnham to-day received letter
from Snpt Sampson, of the Naval Academy
at Annapolis, regretting his inability TO be
present on the 22Gd
Mayor Downham to day received tele-
gram from Annapolis stating that the Naval
Academy Band will be here.
Ii is thought that the cavalry regiment
Stationed al Fort Myer will be prevented
from taking part in the parade on account
Of the bad condition of the roads. The men
say that by the time they reached here they
would be 50 covered with mud as to be uu-
Tito appear in line.
The bose carriage loaned to the Hydrau.
ion company for the parade by 8 firm in
Philadelphia reached here last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

Personal Miss Stella Kaufman, after
'Fendiug over two months in New York
has returned, having had most enjoyable
Tip.
Mrs NJ F. Slaughter, of Amherst, is Wis
ling her daughter, Mrs. Geo W. Mays, on
Cameron street
Nj. J. W. Holt. representative Of Ofien-
@I Lodge. Daniel Webster, representative
o. Mechanics Lodge. and DR.. A. F. Cox, G..
q, will leave here on Monday for Dan
VILE, to attend the session of the Grand
lodge Knights of Pytbias, which is TO meet
% the POI.
Mr. Gee w Boiling, formerly Of Peters
TTlfg aud Mrs. Caroline Sparks, formerly OF
LoaI:isna, but now of Washington. were
married in this city on Thursday evening
.a'', at tbs residence of Miss Fannie Mason,
0n,2neen street.
Ar; R. B. Dear, of Minneapolis, MINI,
u sIl the city visiting hs wife. who is spend.
, Gs Iae winter 10 Virginia with their rela-
w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

At IL o'clock m, on SATURDAY. February %,
1883 In front of the New Market Building. OH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

ICE SKATES are very cheap this year, and we
i have a nice line. They make Christmas gift
that always delights the boys and girls.
dec15 JAS F. CARLIN e SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

T OW PRICES-Good Cooking Raisins, &c; best
IL Turkish Prunes, 7c best Currants, &c; best
Citron, 25c; Dinner Nuts, mixed, loo. All new
fresh goods at
dec13 J. c. MILBURN's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-18

HAVING a very large assortment of Wax snd
Ill Patent head, French Washable Face and
Bisque, Movable Joint Dolls, will sell them
very cheap to cloae them out
dec12 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
ArbOr DAY.


On the 9th the Governor issued the fol-
1swing proclamation:
The designation by the executive OF day to
be devoted TO the planting OF trees has been
approved by public sentiment. and is justified
by the experience and good results of former
years Therefore, I, John A Martin. Governor
of Kansas, do hereby designate and appoint
Wednesday, April 4 as Arbor Day. and do rs-
quest the people OF Kansas to devote that day
TO the planting of trees, forest, fruit, shace or
ornamental, around their homes. in theiI Geld,
along the highways, and in the grounds sur
rounding schools, churches and other buildings
The officers OF the several school districts of
Kansas and the teachers employed in the pub
lie schools are especially urged 70 give atten-
ton 10 the planting OF trees in school grounds
and parks.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scribed my name and caused to be affixed the
great seal Of the Stats. Done at Topeka, this
ninth day "a February. A D., 1888, and of the
State the twenty-eighth.
BY the Governor: JOHN A MARTIN.
E B. ALLEN, Secretary of State.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23

Death or David r.. Locke, the Famous
Political Humorist, Journalist and Poet
"A Brief Sketch or His Life and LIbors
and the Estimation I'm Which the Latter
were Held,
TOLEDO. o., Feb. I'D. R. Locke (Pe-
troleum V. Nasby) died at his residence
in this city of consumption and a COM
plication of organic troubl e, at half-past
six this morning.
David Ross Locke was born at Vestal,
Broome County, N. Y, September 20,
1888, and hence was in. his fifty fifth year.
His father, n. R. Locke. a veteran OF the
war of 1912, il still living in this
city at the advanced age of ninety-four.
The father was one of the original
anti-slavery men OF the country,
and young Locke inherited in
tense hatred OF the peculiar in
stitution'' and love of freedom which
made him such power with his pen dur
ing the civil war. In his eleventh year
he was apprenticed to the printing trade
in the Office of the CORTLAND IN. Y. }
Courier. After serving his seven years
he travelled through the United States,
working at his trade and acting as a re-
porter. In 1852 he founded the Plymouth
(O.) Advertiser, conducting it two
years. In 1856 he founded the Buoy
rus Journal. and afterwards was
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23
THE EAST,

RICHARD K. Fox, recently charged at
New York with abetting a prize light was
discharged by the examining magistrate,
the evidence offered not being sufficient to
warrant his being held
COLLECTOR MALONE has requested the
special treasury agent Of New York to in
vestigate the report that the Dominion
Government intends to publish a blacklist
OF New York merchants who have been de-
tected in supplying false invoices to their
Canadian customers.
AT Brooklyn, N. Y, on the 18th huge
derrick fell on q passing street car. The
car was crushed and the driver and two
passengers were killed. AS many as fif-
teen other persons received serious IN
1uries.
THE big air receiver OF the iron works at
Hudson N. Y, was torn to pieces recently
by an explosion, causing $4,000 loss. One
man was fatally hurt
A DISASTROUS fire started at Providence,
R L. on the night OF the 18th, destroying
the Aldrich House and adjacent buildings
The loss was estimated at over 100000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23

A FIRE broke out in the Daily Advertiser
office Elmira, N. Y, on the 10Th, inficting
a loss of about 500, 600; insured.
THE dullness on the New York Stock Ex-
change was reported exciting much COM
ment. Large numbers OF clerks have been
discharged, most OF the brokers being I'M
able to make expenses.
AUSTIN CoRBIN. president of the Read
ing Railroad Company, was examined on
the 18th by the Congressional Committee
investigating the strike. He denied the
stories with which his name was connected
The Collins paper mill at North Wilbra-
ham. Mass, was burned recently. Loss,
$3.50. OO0 Two hundred hands were thrown
out of employment by the fire.
GUSTAV RANGER, the wel-known cotton
merchant of New York and Galveston,
trading as Ranger & Co., is reported 70 De
financially Embarrassed The notes wnlcn
Mr.. Ranger is unable to take care OF are
SAID to amount to $50 600, and his total Ia
bilities are estimated at $3.50, 900.
NASH, SPAULDING & Co., OF Boston, the
only large Eastern sugar refining nrm
which held out against the sugar trust, mas
sold its property to a railroad company 1or
terminal facilities.
THE end of the Saco (Me.) Bank robbery
sensation arrived on the 18th, the institu-
ton having recovered every dollar or the
$3.50, 900 worth of registered bonds stolen by
Frank c. McNeally last August.
AMELIA P. STEWARDS dry goods store at
Philadelphia was burned recently. Loss,
$40, 600; insured. A fireman was fatally In
iured.
W. J. ROBERTS. dealer in stone at 43
Broadway, New York, has had his assets
placed in the hands Of receiver, judg-
ments for about $4,000 having been en-
tered against him. He had no rating at
Bradstreets, although in August last his
statement claimed that he was worth $780,
600.
A FREIGHT train came into collision with
a north bound express train on the Rome,
Watertown & Ogdensburg railroad at
Canton, N. Y, recently. The express car
was thrown from the track and one pas
senger coach was badly damaged. d. 7.
Hitler, of Syracuse, was killed and one
woman was hurt.
TWENTY-FIVE per cent. of the coke ovens
of the Connellsville (Pa.) region were shut
down recently for the purpose Of restrict
ing production.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23

SEVEN colored persons were drowned re-
Gently while crossing the river near New
Orleans in a skin. The swells from pass
ing steamer caused the boat to fall to
pieces.
MARDI GRAs was celebrated in New Or
leans on the 14th by pageant representing
1.-THE Realm of Flowers 1t was said tc be
very fine.
THE Delaware State Temperance ALI
ance, at its annual convention at Dover,
decided to go into politics, and delegates to
the National Prohibition convention at In-
dianapolis were elected. The alliance was
merged into the Temperance Reform party.
IT is announced in political circles at
Waco. Tex, that Hon. Roger Q. Mills is to
be candidate for the United States Sem
ate, to succeed Senator Coke. The canvass
for the State Legislature will be made on
the Senatorial issue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23
GREAT FIRE IN ST. PAUL.
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Worth
of Property Consumed.

Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Worth
of Property Consumed.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 13.-About three
O'Clock this morning the alarm in the Ryan.
block called the fire department 10 the cor
ner of East Third street and Wacouta. The
two upper stories of that portion of the
building are occupied by Foote, Shulze 81
Co., and were filled with smoke. The.
Ryan block is situated Immediate
ly opposite the building which
burned several weeks ago, entailIng loss
of 500, 900 and whose ruins are still smould-
ering. The fremen found great difficulty
in locating the seat of the fire and the
smoke increased A second alarm was
turned in and was followed by a third,
which brought out the whole department..
Despite the efforts to suppress it, the fire.
soon had possession of the entire portion
occupied by Foote, Schulz & Co. The Ryan
block fronts on Third street, a frontage Of
about sixty feet, and runs back to an alley
on Wacouta street. The block is five sto-
ries in height and numbers 225, 227 and 229-
East Third street The Ryan Drug Com
pany occupies numbers 225 and 227 with
wholesale drugs. Foot, Schulze & Co. oc-
cupy 229 with boots and shoes. The latter
firm has Third street frontage ef thirty
feet. The fourth and fifth floors are used
for the manufacture Of boots and shoes.
The entire loss is nearly or quite $50, 900
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-23
A Roappraisement Ordered.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Assis tant Sec
rotary Maynard yesterday directed the
reappraisement of some Turkish rugs
imported by Mourad, Pushman & Co., of
Chicago, last December. The Chicago
firm complained that the merchant ap-
praiser who assisted in the original ap.
praisement had placed too high a value
on the rugs, and that as they were the
first of the kind ever imported into Chi.
cago, he was not familiar with the goods
and incompetent to judge of their value
On this presenta ton Secretary Maynard
directs a reapDraise meut which will
be conducted by General Appraiser
Downes, of Baltimore: but not until the
middle Of April, in order to give the firm
time TO procure some necessary evidence
from Constant inople.