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Sharp County record., 1888-11-22
Custom.House Inspectresses.

Passing the Sub-Treasury recently /
noticed near the entrance number OF
young women whose appearance was
so peculiar that it Immediately ar
rested my attention. If the reader
should ask me what that peculiarly
was l could hardly explain it. Per-
haps it might be termed a nonchalance
or free manner that indicated disre-
gard for observation. They had cool
audacity which, though not brazen,
was bold enough to face any opposi-
ton, and though l could see at glance
that they were not stage-players, yet it
was evident that they were in public
life, and could be at home even before
a crowd In few moments | saw
them step up to the cashiers window,
where each presented a check and
drew the money and then l learned
that they were the custom-house in
spectresses, who were collecting their
months pay. No wonder they had
such nonchalant, resolute faces! These
are the women that coolly order a pas.
senger into private room and strip
her sufficiently to reveal fraud. These
are the women who find laces packed
in bustles and diamonds concealed in
tresses of hair, and l need hardly say
that they are the terror of smugglers.
In recent case they found a passenger
wearing a petticoat that weighed
twenty-five pounds, being made double
so as to carry smuggled goods. These
inspectresses are among the most USE
full public servants and they have al.
most broken up the once extensive
system of woman's smuggling which
men could not do, for Shakespeare
says, "to make sweet lady sad is a
sour otfense. IN 7. Cor, Troy Times,
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22
HUSKlNG TIME.

Through many rift and cleaning crack
The country barn, so old and black,
BY the autumn breeze is famed.
The dark-red sun in the West drops low,
To their nests on the rafters the swallows go,
And the old barn really seems to know
That the husking times at hand
The laddies and laGsies that gather now
To husk the corn and scrape and bow
Seem the fairest in the land.
The pile of corn, so ripe and sheen,
Is the goodliest sight that ever was seen,
And the dear old barn is glad, ween,
That the husking times at hand.
The corn is husked, the pleasures DER,
The silvery moonshine lies on the floor,
Dispersed is the rustic band.
And while the old barn may crumble away
Nor corn-stooks line it in rich array,
There's One who will say to us all some day:
"The huslling times at hand"
w c. Nichols in Springfield (NaSs.) Repu0'
lican
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22
THE WORLDS RAlLRoAD|
Their Value Equal to One-Tenth O
Wealth of Civilized Nations

Wealth of Civilized NatlOB'
The railroads of the world are
day worth from twenty-five tOlAf
thousand million dollars lhEF
ably represents one-tenth OF the
wealth of civilized nations, and o.
fourth if not one-third of Their
vested capital. 1t is doubtful when
the aggregate plant used in all nal
featuring industries can equal u
value. The capital engaged In OAlit
ing is but q trifle beside IT. 10
worlds whole stock of money Ol eVa
kind-gold, silver and paper-V0ul
purchase only third OF It's rallF0''
Yet these facts by no means m's
ure the whole importance oil tne f'R
road in the modern industrial sySNl
The business methods of to-day aNl
one sense the direct result OF lmprO''
transportation. The railroad enau'
the large establishment to reacl "
markets of the world with its proau0
it enables the large city to receive
food supplies, if necessary, from au
tance of hundreds or THOUSANDS
miles. And while it thus iaVorS
concentration of capital, it is In l''
an extreme type of this concentrau'
Almost every distinctive feature
modern business, whether goou
bad, finds in railroad history az u
its chief cause and its fullest deVep
ment. Prof. a. Z. Hadtey' =" '''
per'S Magazine.
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22
MADAGhC,

'9Vs
Christian Ii Men an;
~, Their Lives T,s
The last Of t5a ",
occurred in lS;, ,.e
was the disco
the the Snese Queen, and H..
t;a tsnment had h to bsS
3ls ilans, The old L io,,
lshment We're jp5a.. roi'
new sgonies had I
new device was tS.. y
stoned, but not ~ tn'
had been bruised a. a,5
heads We're to h. 'aa
bodies bodies, and held pp y, \
spectators Spe But The 4
mot, mot more Successta
With unfaltering ~
proceeded to the pI,,. ~
and even when brpit's S.'.
they sang hymns,
pressed it, they died ! !.
1T. 1t Is touching tore,i
most identical with n,
Pened ? amid the Derry
Scotch Covenanterss,I o.
of the Cevennes. T5.'
place among the morp,. n.y.
mel keeping watch lest !.
come and fall upon tbs
ya1 Sem9led secretly anos
Yonder is one of the e,,'
prosecuted found ret,.
share with wild amin,
hiding-place of nature y
pose themselves to the +,
OF their fellows, That
with a heavy bag Of T'
person, is fastening AL
of sixty Or seventy n.
ry food to a stsrvi'.
hiding in terror for !,
Aud on behalf of the Dem,
are often the same stotsl
Dental deliverance and !!
escapes which we find in :
nails of persecution. A d,
to death, awits her fate 4,
row, but during the night ,
out in the city, the 8uper,t
OF the Queen are excited
tended victim escapes
named Rafaravavy, once
diers so close that escave
possible; she plunged int
concealed her head amODr
ike a famous held prea
Covenanter5, who in
alton, when the soldier:
denly upon him, flung /
behind a little mound in
actually escaped the
of the dragons who "
the country for him. A
made their escape altoget
island, and were carried
Hearing of their escape
was only the more furiou
Christians who remained
new tortures to harass an
them. 1t is not easy to
Der of the martyrs. In {
persecution of 1S49, nine
to death. In the same PEI
ty-seven preachers were
cry. In the spring of tn
about two thousand wer
their religion. Some o
ments were grOtesque
Some officers, unaccustol
labor, were condemned
fences, and sent into Il
eXcavate, shape and
stones, or into the forest
and drag them up hill a
without roads or any sui
transport, and were keI
without intermission by
masters. -QutUer.
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22
The Lesser of Two Evils

Dealer-I say, Jake, it's beglln,.S
to rain and there goes old NeVelp% !,
across the street with the ne" ha' ~ :.
got here last week. Take him ou' ., .,
umbrella or he'll have it ruined O0'O''
he gets home.
Clerk-Why, sir, hall keep the u~
brella. r;
Dealer-No matter-hurry up
rather lose the umbrella than tru''n'
for another hat.-DetrOH Free fTe'''
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22

"A COW known as "Shadeland M"uD
that died in Crawford County fa' -
Gently, was widely known as woi,u'i n
derful mixer. As six-year-o'"' J.. j.
1887, she gave in one day llS pouIr
of milk, and in one week 750 poun1sr Il
In one month of that year her ylelu y. -
milk amounted to 3,O33 pounds n'''
than ton and half.
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22

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Boy Il
what do L
"Squint. "
Clerk
'What ca
lectual-lod.
a good de
Robert l
Tribune.
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was a fun
Pittsburg
point of
was: wv
| take a
drink?"
Easy emo
drink. "
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-"N1is
come in
question,
with me.
want to
clined to
to take it
my siste
Inonds.
keep the
t. Miss
sure you
wonan?'
sure. " D
woman
Goodman
Fitchet-
cline you
an inc
NeWS.
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lap, my
one hand
his lips
lOve,and
"'Well?"
he said
for the s.
-TOUn
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they we11
''why di
that bro
arlZ hp
Il John; "
dove ha
Il have k
enough
and tllel
hold all
Unc
but am
l met
''Da So
Rastus
How is
phdn al
ly, sab,
dTink?''
Mtstah
..b'lieve
chicken
Turns OF
SuR.
Sharp County record., 1888-11-22

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

PERSONAL Cecil Talaferro OF Char.
lcttesville, is visiting Miss Maud Wheat on
Puto street.
NJ. ". E. FeudalI. of this city was yes
lerder admitted to the bar of the District of
Colun bia.
City Sergeant Smith, who has been con-
lined TO his home with a severe cold for the
past week. is out again.
Capt John s. Young. of this city, sailed
from New York few days since for Aspin
wall, whence he will 60 to Western Aus
tra!ia where he will engage in business.
The Uniform Rank, K. of P, of this city,
has elected Mr.. 8. L. Monroe drill master
and Messrs ]. G. Deputron and A. Deeton
assistants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

There has been no attempt 80 far to open
track in the river. The Ice though Is mol
so drm as it was yesterday.
The streets early this morning we're GOV.
cred with thin coating of ice which made
walking, for time, almost impossible.
A number of Knights of Pythias of this
city will tomorrow night visit the fair be.
ing held in Washington by Nelson Division
of that city.
King street, between Fairfax and Lee,
was this morning converted into toboggan
slide and the sport was engaged in by many,
both Old and young.
Marriage licenses were issued iu Wash
ington yesterday to Lillian J. Barnes, OF
Frederick county, and Sarah E. Frayser, of
Cumberland county.
The House of Representatives Judiciary
Committee yesterday authorized favorable
report on the bill to secure Maria Syphax in
her title to q part of the Arlington estate,
which, having been given to her, was taken
away in the transfer of the estate to the
Government.
While the ground was covered with ice
this morning druggist and saloon keep
or. on wager, started to walk to the dou-
BILE bridge on the Washington road, but be-
fore the two had reached the northern limit
of the city the druggist. who is the much
younger man, acknowledged his inability to
proceed further and forfeited his bet.
B. F. Taylor, of Charlotte county, who
was recently sent TO Jail for the non pay.
ment of q fine for carrying concealed wea-
pons, he having been arrested for disorder.
" conduct on the train from Washington to
this city, is still detained here his brother,
who promised to send the money to secure
his release having failed to do 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

BALTIMORE HOG MARKET. Jan. 30.-Ths re-
ceipts, somo 800 less than last week, make q fair
supply aud are about equal to moderate demand
prevailing in all the yards. Prices show an I'm.
provement of fully Ec per ID on those ruling last
Monday. The quality is generally fully suitable
to the wants of butchers. We quote at ~. 1hc
for common Hogs, and 7asa7aac per lb net for the
better grades. Receipts this week 1852 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

AssIeYMgNr.-Capt +: L. Norton has
made an assignment of all MS NE ooats ano
%leE property at his ship ya' "a III TINS Guy
- lae Knight Bros. of Washinh 'on' 10 SO
wi; ~ 49, q note held by them against 'un ~,
NV The deed of assignment is o."e1
~ 10, 1887, but on November % an
As'' numerous attachments were made
~ va ,ae . same property by others from within
V Wv Without the city for debts due by Capt.
,sa Tor material used in the construc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

i, aoVNF VERNON AvENUs.-The bill to
ilI S,.p toe Mount Vernon Avenue
cH.' S with the house amendments,
and ' up IN the State Senate yesterday,
Wo,."as passed by, on motion of Mr..
m 10sss' OF Fairfax. objection having been
Ssna,to the changes from the original bill.
N, '' NJ Moore has received telegram from
.,vira narioW, secretary of the association,
ts :'I ". they do not want the charter with
&c mouse amendments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

y. aa.AaasSTED:-oGicer Byrne, of Washington,
spsJ ieieay' afternoon arrested Joseph Cole,
ps JT 40 ~ years, on complaint of John H..Cor.
bad .,. Inc latter stated that the prisoner
pss, @' ,n valuable overcoat FROM nous 9
e. o tue Virginia end of the Long bridge:
On a oaaSed the boy, who had the overcoat
N he s'toss The bridge, into Washington, un-
ufscs. overlook J" him and came up with the
tiss .S'' 00le Is held for the Virginia suthori-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The Board of Direc
lOfs Of the Fire Department will meet at the
Columbia engine house at 7:30 this evening.
At the date for the annual meeting, but one
member WAS present, and he adjourned until
lG1a third Thursday, when Chief Engineer
Creip Nl0n. Warden Harlow, and President
CArGe, o. the Hydraulion, only, were pres.
snt and no. being quorum, adjourned
Until tonight vhen it is hoped that there
vii be q full meet 1g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

and en-, sne reliefap cure of the Inflammation
sno,s sestion called cold in the head" there
&las potency in Ely's Cream Balm than in any
sop bs. !. is possible to prescribe. This prepa
succes, a. LOT years past been making brilliant
sad bsr % remedy for cold in the head, catarrh
eO0pai,,e 'Sf Used in the initial stages of these
sslopnsn,' Slesm Balm prevents any serious de-
iss Casa Wi symptoms, while almost number.
c.s,b sna on record of radical cures of chronic
ssa.ms1ta I nay fever after all other modes OF
u' hsve proved of no avail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-NIr. Samuel Zones,
who lives on lower Queen street, and who
for number of years past has been en-
pOyed al the city gas works, last night at
tempted to commit suicide by taking laud
snum. 1t appears that he had been drink
log heavily and became respondent. Yes
terdsy evening he purchased Iaudenum from
lhreeplaCes and, from all that can be learned,
drank portion. if not all, the drug he
bought each time He then went home and
soon thereafter laid down on the bed when
be shortly afterward went to sleep. One of
bis family, in attempting to arouse him, dis
covered his condition and found one Of the
bottles which had contained the laudanum,
Thereupon DR.. Ashby was sent for, who ad-
niui7tered antidotes and, after some time,
succeeded in arouslng him from what came
n'aT being his death slumber. Mr.. Zones
vas then kept awake till the effects of the
drug mad passed of and was to day consid-
cred out of danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

CHICAGO. Jan 81, IL a. NAT this hour thu
May option is quoted as follows Wheat 811h
Corn 52iaa525s; Oats 1913; Pork $l4 80; Lar
81 TO- short ribs 81 671a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31
LOCAL MATTERS.

r.. mi. sec ion colder, fair weather, light
..a.b oorthwesterly winds
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pa,t 1 s,S, RoBBED.-Sometime during the
Count, r'eA Inc church at Ljncolnia, Fairfax
ns sbo,r was iorcibly entered and the carpet
csIrs DSa a lne pulpit and altar taken up and
ap 81 away AWAY: This plunderiug act follow
book. SUN alter the schoolhouse robbery of
gusrd &C. Is warning people to be on their
Tie cn i alo stousing feeling unhealthy for
euiprlts if caught.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

,-,,,sD-About o'clock this morning
h.', nf the employees of the Virginia Mid
; ;ols abroad found man in helpless con
lsaa Irinp on the side of the track near the
o.. n.lsry The mau was taken to the switch
e. e. where il Was discovered that he was
9 ~. ,IicbseI Holbrook, who lived on north
c y afreet near the canal, and that be
.O ~ basn struck By train sometime during
D'u njgb, aud was badly hurt about the
. ..s add hands. His sops were apprised of
lsa' ,a a aud D.. Powell summoned, who
Tue 3.rsd al the surgical aid possible, but
I T. HoIbrook was beyond human skill and
VA in few hours From all that can
I.' Ias ~ the deceased had been drinking
w. w rigbt and it is supposed lost mis- way
49, li,rb home While on the tracks west of the
tfG5isnd depot he was struck, but not run
NV. l'a'' br train, aud laid on the side of the
v ..ck ijI seen By the employees of the road,
s n's above. His head was badly cut
ao5 hi, hands badly bruised. His remains
%. takep to Mr.. Wheatley's establishment
inert, thew were prepared for burial, and
' GsT' tsken to his late home. Mr.. Holbrook
,-.' well known in the city whore he had
many friends. He served during the war in
he I-th Virginia regiment, having left here
airb one of the Irish companies. He was
about 6j years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

New YORK, Jan. 31.-Cotton quiet upland
10 11-16; Orleans 10 1916; futures steady
Flour quiet and easy. Wheat heavy and lower
Corn lower Pork quiet and steady at $15 co.
10 25. Lard dull and weak at 81 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

HAVING a very large assortment of Wax and
III Patent-head, French Washable Face aud
Bisque. Movable Joint Dolls, 1 will sell them
very cheap to close them out.
dec12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. Jan. 31-The stock market was
quie5 and heavy to weak at the opening this
morning most stocks showing declines from last
evenings closing figures of from h to y per ct,
though many wero unchanged. The market re.
manned quiet to dull but prices were heavy and
further losses of small fractions were sustained in
the carly trading, but they ranged from 1s to H
per cent only. and towards the latter part of the
hour the market became very dull and steady at
the decline. Richmond and West Point became a
leading active stock late in the hour, bat it's
movements were of no special Importance, and at
IL o'clock the market was very dull and steady at
fractions below the opening figures. Money easy
at 2a3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

OOMETHING NEW FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT,
- Rose jars and Po.pourri, japanese goods of all
kinds, Scrolls, Screens, Mats, Bowls, Teapots
&C., &C., at
nov22 Ell. MILLER SON g. cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

NEW EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Hoes
IN Rakes, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other seasonable goods at lowest
cash prices JAS F. CARLIN & SONS,
ap3O Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

N,HE LADIES' FRIENDs-A CARPET SWEEP
L ER and an ENTERPRISE MEAT CUTTER.
Both are useful all the year round and make a
capital Christmas gift.
dec15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

BALTIMORE, Jan. 31.-Cotton firm; middling
1872 Flour nomnally steady and dull. Wheat
Southern steady and quiet; red 96a96; amber
9Ss100; Western easier, closing firm: No 2 win
ter red spot S74aSS4 Feb S79sa87S. March
50 bid; May 917sa92. Corn-Southern easier
and quiet white 59a60; yellow 59a59; Western
easier, closing dull mixed spot So Feb $500
5S@s May 90. Data steady aud dull Southern
and Penna 37s42 Western white 42a44; do
mixed 39a41. Rye steady and firm at 6sa7O.
Provisions quiet and nominally steady. Coffee
nominsl Bio cargoes ordinary to fair 16ha17.
Whiskey firm at 81 1Sa1 90 Other articles un-
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

BALTIMORE, Jan 31.-virginia IS consolidated
=; past due coupons =; new 3s 651a; 10-40s
36 bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, January 31.-The re-
ccipts of Flour are fair, and current figures are
fully maintained. Wheat is shade easier for
futures but fluctuations are within very narrow
limits and there is still good volume of business
reported milling Whess are in constant demand
aud full prices readily obtained such SAM
pies however. are soldom offered on Change, the
bulk of the offerings being more or less damaged
ssles at SO, s., 81, 90, 50 and 80 for common to
choice grades. Corn is quiet and unchanged at
IS to 80 for white and yellow. Rye and Oats are
active. Pork and Poultry aresteady. Other pro-
duce is wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

DERRY's HARNESS OIL SOAP.
Three sizes-$1, so and Csc sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.


the season of 1883, with the privilege of three
seasons The party renting will be required to
give notes. with good security, payable on the
Doth of April of each year.
EE MEREDITH,
ian19 eotd Receiver in Clark VS.. Fairfax
N'HOMAS'S LIQUID BLUE,
IL IN PAPER BOTTLES.
entirely free from acids, and guaranteed pure. The
greatest quantity for the least money of any pure
goods on the market. Don't fail to try it.
mh5 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
SoMETH1NG NEW FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT,
- Rose jars and Po.pourr, japanese goods Of all
kinds, Scrolls, Screens, Mats, Bowls, Teapots,
nov22 Ell MILLER SON cos.
HAVING very large assortment of Wax and
III Patent.head, French Washable Face aud
Bisque. Movable Joint Dolls, will sell them
very cheap to close them out.
dec12 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
THE LADIES' FRIENDS-A CARPET SWEEP
l. ER and an ENTERPRISE MEAT CUTTER.
Both useful all the year round and make
dec15 JAS F CARLIN & SONS.
NEW EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Hoes,
IN Rakes, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other seasOnable goods at lowest
cash prices JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ap30 Alexandria, Va.
DERRYs HARNESS OIL SOAP.
Three sizes-s1, so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
T,RY LUNTs COUGH SYRUP
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.
Price Csc sample bottle 10c. dec15
OQUARE OCTAGoN and FLAT CAST STEEL
y will be sold at SO King street, corner of Roy
al at greatly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. (oct2Sl ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
IN STORE, ONE CAR LOAD $4,000 lbs.)
i Pure Pennsylvania Buckwheat. For sale at
lowest market rates.
JAM CHAS. KING 81 SON.
FIRST RATE STOCKING FOR CHILDREN
IA to S1a ribbed; white feet and all colors, at
my13 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
OIsAL AND JUTE FODDER YARN just re-.
y ceived at 32S King street, for sale wholesale
and retail by
sep15 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
N,EAs-Extra finest Gunpowder and oolOng
land JIG MILBURN.
MALAGA GRAPES and CAPE COD CRAM
1fA bEhhlEo JuSI IeCelNeu.
oct20 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
DRIME NEW cITRoN, Raisns and Currants
L Just received and for sale low by
dec12 ]. C. MlLBURN.
DRY.MADERIA WINE,syery old, purely medi-
~ cinal in quart bottles.
oct26 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
DED C OIL; fire test, over 1902 gravity, 49'
10 just received by arr, ,-nn
now j. O. MILBORN.
NEW RAIsINs and BRAZIL NUTS received
~ to day by
nAMILY ROE HERRING in kits, just the size
T. package for family trade
1rOo BARRELS OF FLOUR OF ALL GRADES
IOUU in store and for sale at lowest market
rates by [isn7 CHAs. KING 6 SON.
NREsH ALMONDS. English Walnuts, Pecans,
T. Cream Nuts and Filberts for sale at
dec12 J.C MILBURN'S.
CIICED. BAHAMA PINEAPPLE, canned, in
y heavy syrup, just received by
noY16 &c. MlLBURN.
oURERAIsING FLOUR and BUCKWHEAT
~ no ,V1 eS'' - '' p &c. MILBURN.
NHLoRITE, an elegant preparation for chapped
" hands and lips, for sale by
jan7 ). y. d. LONI.
DRIME sULTANA PRUNEs received today by
ian11 J.C. MILBURN.
NHoICE CREAM CHEESE just received BY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-01-31

The R & D. OFFICES. Notwithstanding
the numerous rumors to the effect that the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company
would shortly move their general offices
from Washington to Richmond. the contrary
i. the case II Is now definitely settled that
they will remain in Washington, although
the Richmond people did not give them up
without struggle. Mr.. Geo. s. Scott,
president Mr.. ". G Oakman. vice presi
dent; Joseph T. Worthingtop, general coun-
selor, and Col. J. n Staples, his assistant,
will be permanently located in Washington.
The position Of that city geographically was
considered more advantageous than Rich
mond for the best interests of the road, and
that is the reason given by the board Of d.
rectOrs for selecting Washington as the per-
msUent headquarters of the system. The
large shops OF the company in Richmond
ere still maintained there. Besides Rich
mond, other cities have sought to secure the
headquarters Of the system.