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Democratic Congressional Convention.

Ata meeting of the Democratic Committee for
the Eighth District of Virginia the following res
olution was adopted
That district convention be, and the same is
hereby, called to meet in the city OF Alexandria
on Wednesday, September 9th, at IL o'clock noon,
for the purpose of nominating member OF Con-
press from the Sth district of Virginia. The basis
of representation shall be one delegate for every
hundred votes or fraction over fifty cast at the
gubernatorial election Of 1885. The committees
Of the cities and counties of the district are re-
quested to give notice Of meetings for the selec,
ton of delegates from their respective cities and
counties
Delegates are requested to he present in Alex
andris at ten O'Clock a. M. the day of tho con-
yention. that the business Of the same may be IA
eilitated. HENRY HEATON Chairman.
LEONARD MARBURY, Secretary.
democratic papers of the Sth district are request
ed to copy this notice.
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1888 ALEXANDRIA aAzErTg :,
1899

The GAZETTE, chronologically, lie in tn.
sighty-ninth year Of its existence and IA NJ,
only the Oldest paper in the State. but Will,
very few exceptions, in the country. NO
withstanding the fullness OF its years, it b,.
kept, and will continueto keep abreast oftba
times in ell that pertains to ne,cs psna,
furnishing its readers daily with pertsct
mirror of passing events, domestic and FIR.
eign. Its facilities for obtaining news ..
they increase are taken advantage of and
used for the benefit of its readers, who ara
thus kept thoroughly posted as to all that.
of interest politically, socially, fnanciallv
and commercially. Special attention /.
given to matters concerning the State and
its welfare, while its local columns contain
all that is of the slightest interest to ALEX.
andria. Its regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are features Of
peculiar interest, as attested by the eager.
ness with which they are read and coped
By other papers, while its editorial Depart
ment, conducted with reference 10 the best
interests of the city, State and country, will
continue to advocate what is believed to be
right, just. honest and patriotic With
view to the Interests of merchants, farm.
ere, and all interested, its commercial col
umns are carefully edited and its market
reports are acknowledged by all to be faith
full and accurate. Through all this section
of the State and in all parts of the country
where Vireinians have located, there will
! the GAZETTE generally be found, and thus
as an advertising medium it has few equals
outside the large cities. In the household,
counting room and workshop, 1t is an ever
welcome visitor acceptable alike to old and
young, the grave and the gay.
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DIRECTORY
OF THE
PRINCIPAL Business Houses Of the City

Bsnks.
Barke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax stree;
Citizens National Bank, n. " cor. Prince Az
Lee streets.
First National Bank, 8. W. cor. Prince and l.e'
Books, Stationary and Printing.
G.E. French, SO King street
Boots and Shoes
F. Paf, 423 King street.
Carriages
summers & Bro, Pitt street.
China, Glassware, &c.
Ell. Miller, Son 8. Co., 65 King street.
Confectloners.
Henry Brenglc, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
A. B. slaymakcr, 1O5 King street
]. f. Tackett, 100 King street
Drugs and Chemicals.
w F. Creighton s: Co., n. W. cor. King and
loyal streets.
A. A. Warfeld, 1852 King street.
E. S. Leadbeater Bro, s. Fairfax street
H. Lunt cor. King and Fairfax streets.
I'D. Il. Lunt, n. @. cor. King and Washingto
l.. stabler g. Co., n. W. cor. King and Washing
streets.
Wsraeld s. Hall, cor Prince and Fairfax street .
erocers and Liquor Dealers.
&c. Milburn, II n. Royal street.
Charles King g. Son, 81 Cameron street.
Harlow Bro, n. w. cor. Royal and Camerou
streets.
W. A. Johnson, Z. g. cor. Royal snd Cameron
q. McBurney s Son, 8 cor. King and WASP.
8. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and st. Asaph streets
Hardware and Cutlery.
7 IT Creighton Son, SS King street.
B. F. Peako, cor. King and Pitt streets
Jewellers.
H. Wildt, 10 n. Royal street
Lumber, &c.
Perry, smoot & Co., No. % corner Cameron and
Union SITS.
Josiah a. D. smoot, 81 north Union st.
Machinists.
VS.. Moore 65 Union street.
Real Estate Agents.
The Alexandria Real Estate Investment Trus
end Title Company.
Wood and Coal.
w. A. Smoot 6 Co., foot of Princess ST.
]. B. Zimmerman, foot of Queen st.
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs WINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teethng is the prescription OF one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States and hiss been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions OF mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculabie. II relieves the cnld
from pain. cures dysentcry and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-10

WARRENTON-Trains Nos. so, 81, 81, 55, So
and SO connect daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISIoN-Daily, exceptsunday
Leave Rocky Mt 1850 a. M, arrive Franklin
Junction 1o45 a. m; leave Franklin Junction
7:30 p. NJ, arrive Rocky Mt. 1920 p. m.
GORDONSV1LLE-Train leave Orange for
Gordonsville 1140 a. NJ, 2:30 p. m. and 800
p. m. daily, and 500 a. m. daily except Sunday
Returning, leave Gordonsville for Orange $50 a.
NJ, :35 p. M, and 1886 p. N. daily, and 1910
a. N. daily except Sunday.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. SO and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Montgomery, via
Danville.
On trains Nos so and So Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between Washington and New Orleans, and
Washington and Augusta, via Danville.
On trains Nos. Sd and 55 Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Char
lottesville and Cincinnati.
On trains Nos. 54 and SO Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Memphis
via Lynchburg and Washington, and Nashvill Q
via Lynchburg and Bristol.
On trains Nos. So and 50 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and New Orleans,
via Lynchburg and Kennesaw route.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria 9:07 a. m. and 400 p. NJ;
arrive at Round Hill 11:30 a. m. and 1920 p. m
Returning, trains leave Round Hill 900 q. NJ,
and LBS p. NJ, arriving at Alexandria at 1923
d. m. and 3:47 p. IN.
The GOT q. m. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
vile and Winchester, and at Leesburg with stages
for Aldie and Middeburg
The 9:07 a. m. train and 450 p. m. train from
Alexandria connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
Through tickets on sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent of the Company, or to
j. s. B. THOMPSON, D. P. A.
Alexandria, Va
JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P. A.
Washington, D. G..
SOL. HAAS, T. NJ Richmond. Va.
1000 GREAT 1000
1000 PENNSYLVANIA ROOTE 1000
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL BALLS.
aPLEN DID SCENERY
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GOODS

GUNNER GOON&
If you are thinsing of buying Refrigerator,
Water Cooler or Zee Cream Freezer, give us call
and examine tie celebrated "RIDGWAY" FREE
ZERS and REFRIGERATORS and "PHILADEL-
PHIA' COOLERS before making purchase. We
the reach of all These goods are superior to any
thing of the kind on the market. To mention
one point in the many of these brands: the air in
the refrigerator is not only cold, bit perfectly dry
The machinery ABOUT the freezer, unlike that Of any
other make as entirely protected, thus preventing it
from being clogged with ice or from MASKING your
fingers. The Cooler is made of the best materials,
on scientific principles We sold great many Of
these goods in this city the past season. end We
can refer to any purchaser for recommendation.
Goods in stock now at
Ell. MILLER SONS,
ap3O 3l7 King street.
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MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In Effect August 5, 1858.
T-ainn lesvo VISA; Sion, from station, corper o
| Sixth and 3 stree,s, s. follows:
For Pittsburg and tho West Chicago limited Ex
| press Of Pullman Yestibule Cars at $50 a. m.
daily; Fast Line, $50 EN-. daily, to Cincinnati
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Pitts
| burg to Cincinnati, and Harrisburg TO st. Louis
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona to Chicaso. Western Express
| Washington TO Chicago and st. Louis, snt
Except Saturday, Harrisburg to Cleveland
connecting daily at Harrisburg with through
| Sleepers for Louisville and memphis. Pacific
Express, 1000 p. IN. daily, for Pittsburg and
| the West, with through Sleeper to.Pittsburf
| and Pittsburg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua and Rochester daily; 70,
Buffalo and Niagara daily except Saturday, al
10:0Op. M, with Sleeping Car Washington to
Rochester.
For WiIliamsport, Lock Haven and Elmirs at
$50 q. m, daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:2O, 900, Hoo
and LAO a. m, 200, 41O, 1000 and 11:90
pm. On Sunday 900 and 11:4o a. m, 200,
of Pullman Parlor Cars, $40 g. NJ, daily, ex-
cept Sunday, and 3:45 p. NJ. daily, with
Dining Cars.
For Boston without chaage, 200 p. m. evory
day.
For Bar Harbor without change daily, except
Saturday, 200 p. M.
For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through trains connect at
Jersey City with boats Of Brooklyn Annex,
affordrg direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid.
ing double ferrisge across New York City.
For Philadelphia, 7:20, 900, HOO and 11:4O
a. "a, ZOO, 4:1O, 500, 1000 and 11:2o p. m.
On Sunday 900 and 11:4o a. M, 2:O0,, 40,
600, 1000 and 11:2O P. m. Limited Express,
Porlnr Cars GAO m week davg and 2.45
p. m. daily, with Dining Cars
For Baltimore 6:35, 7:2O, 900, $40. $50, 11:00
and 11:4O am, 1905, 200, 3:45, 41O, APO,
$40, 600, TAO 1000 and 11:2O p. N. On
Sunday, 900, 9:05, $50 and LAO am, 200,
3:45, 40, 600, TAO, 1000 and 11:2O p. m.
For Pope's Creek Line, 720 q. m, and 4:4O p. M,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 7:20 and 900 a. m, and 1905,
4:20 and 600 p. m, daily except Sundays.
On Sundays at 900 3. m. and 40 p. m.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, 500, 6:35, $40, 9:45, and
1857 a. H., 1904 noon, 9. O6, 4:25, 500, 5:55,
sos, sos, 1905 and 1887 p. On Sun
day at 600, 9:45, and 1857 a. NJ, and 2:30,
5:55, sos and 1905 p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico 500 p. m. week
days.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1857 a.
NJ, daily, and Cos p. M, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, sos
7:O5, 800, $40, 1915 and 11:07 a. NJ; 1:20,
800, 1928, $40, 705, 1882, 10:42 and 11:05
p. M On Sunday at $40 and 11:07a. m. !;
200, $40, 7:05, 9:32 and 1912 p. m.
Tickets and information ct the office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penns. Avenue, and at
the station where orders be left for the check
ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. ]. &. WOOD, g. P. A.
CHAs. E. PUGH, q. NJ
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Opening and Closing of the Mail.

Opening and Closing of the Mails.
Northern mails close st 7:30 and 1880 a. m.
and 1915, $50 and $50 p. m. Open at $50
a. m, 1900 m. snd $50 p. N.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at $40
aud 10: 80 q. m, 6:45 and 500 p. m. Open at
$50 and 11:30 a. N.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville Va,
close at $40 and Ills a. m. and 900 p. M.
Open at $50 a. NJ, 1900 m. and $50 p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at $50 p. IN.
Open at 1000 a. N
S:45 q. M. and 400 p NJ Open at 900 q. m and
4:30p.m.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Yienns, Fairfax
C. H., Herndon, Leesburg snd Purcellville Va,
close at APO p. m. and open at 900 a. m.
Western mails close at 12:45, 4:5O and 1880
pm Open at $50 a. H. 1900 N. and $50 pm
Washington, &C., mails close at 7:30 and 1880
q. M, and 12:45, $50 and 500 p. m. Open
at $50 and 1000 a. M. 1900 M, and 800 and
6.30p.
Office Hours-open at $50 a. M Close st $50
pm Open at $50 p. m. Close at p. NJ.
Sunday Hours--Open at 900 a. M. Close at
$50 q. m.
CARRIERS Observation-Disclosures made on D.
trip routes-6:30 and 1000 a. w., 1920
zoo and 600 p. m. On Strip route-6:3o and
1000 a. m. land 500 p. m.
Deliveries made st 500 q. M, 12 N. and 500
srndsy-Carriers' window open at 900 and
close at $50 a. m.
RNooRE BROS. GENERAL COW DRINK
For gsrget, NAV bound, bloating and fevers,
Milk fever and abortion preventive, just received
and for sale By
feb2e ". F. CREIGHTON & co.
NBRrN GINaEE. received to-day by
u as2 j. C. MlLBURN.
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FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, 81
COAL AND WOOD.


COAL!
We invite the attention of dealers and con.
sumers to our large stock Of CAREFULLY PRE-
PARED COAL. of the following varieties
LYKEN'S VALLEY,
LORBERRY and
SHAMOKIN RED ASH.
WHITE ASH free burning and hard) of steam.
or, broken, egg, stove and and nut sizes.
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND and
KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Va.
Making Coal specially wo aim to keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, and
is especially prepared for family use.
Yards hoored, and all Coal sent out WELL
SCREEND AND FREE FROM IMPURITIES.
Dealers, families public institutions and man.
ufactorcs supplied at lowest market rates-pcr
ton of 2240 lbs J. 3. ZIMMERMAN,
Successor to T. J. Mehafey g. Co..
my7 Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st
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FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS.
W. S. MOORE,
MaGliRiSt, Iron and Brass Founder
sHIPsM1TH AND BLACKSMITH,
(OLD DOMnJION WORKS.

Nos. SO and SO Union street, Alexandria, Va
Will furnish and repair all kinds of Machinery,
Iron and Brass Castings, Wrought and Cast Iron
Fences, Mill Work, Ship and Blacksnithing. Edge
Tools, Mill Picks, Facing Hammers, and all kinda
of Mill Work nade ara repaired at the shortest
notice, and at reasonable prices
The highest market price paid for Old Wrought
and Cast Iron, Brass and Copper. je21
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OFFICERS.
President, Hon. W. P. CANADAY,
Washington, D. C.
Secretary, WILLIAM S. oDELL,
Washington, D. c.
Vice President J. Q. BARTON,
Marc Island Navy Yard, Cal.
Treasurer Hon. JOHN b. sHIPMAN,
Washington, D. c.
General Manager, CHAs W. CUNNINGHAM,
blackberry, Arizona.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21
NEW MONUMENTS.
RECENT LITERATURE.

HELEN'S BABIES. BY John Habberton. Pub
lished by Il. b. Peterson IL Bros, Philadelphia.
Price, in cloth, 81 in paper, 90 cents.
The fame of John Habberton's book is world
wide, and the stamp of popular approval is suf-
ficiently indicated by the fact that this IS the
cloth edition, run which few works in the
history of American literature have had.
MONSIEUR MOTT. BY Grace King. Published by
A. G.. Armstrong IL Son, New York and for sails
by w. Balantyne X Son, Washington. Price
SIPS.
This is perhaps the best story yes written of
interior Creole life in New Orleans. 1t is a
genuine literary surprise, and proclaims the
advent of new writer of rare quality. 1t is a
fresh, vigorous and well-Written story.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY Noah Brooks Pub
sold by Miller & Herbert, Washington. Price
Sl.75.
This is a biography of the Martyr President
designed especially for young people. 1t is pro-
fusely illustrated printed ON excellent paper
in large type, and will be a valuable acquisition
to any school library.
MEMORANDA OF co. e, 65TH IND. By Capt.
J. b. Admire. Usage City, Kan. Published by
the author.
Capt. Admire has made very interesting
aud excellent little pamphlet containing a his
tory and roster of Co. +, 65th Ind, in which
he enlisted as private and rose to be Captain.
We hope that this example viii be generally
followed. 1t is not possible at all times to get
up regimental histories, but almost any COM
Tade can get up history Of his company, which
The National tribune., 1888-06-21
OUR GRAND SUMMER OFFER!

caterers to the public. Residents who admired,
and old soldiers who loved the stricken Gen
eral would come there at almost all hours of
the day and night and stand for few nom ents
mutely gazing at the closed blinds of the sick
ROOM and then move away signing 1 have
never, here in Washington, seen such affect ton
ate demonstrations for any public man. Now,
all is quiet and deserted, and stranger pass
ing by would never dream that the great cav
airy leader lay there yet sorely stricken.
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

THE EMPEROR DEAD.
Germany's Ruler Passes Peacefully Away.

Once more has death entered the royal fam
lily of HohenzOlern and another of its illus
trious sons has been laid away in the tomb
Frederick III, Emperor of Germany and King
of Prussia, died at Potsdam at IL minutes after
IL o'clock Friday morning. Although he suf-
fered terrible agony during his life, he passed
away apparently without pain He had been
unconscious at different periods for several
days, bnt near the end aroused and bid fare
well to those around him. He then sank into
inconsistencies and remained 80 until his
death.
The fight made by the monarch against his
terrible naladY was long and gallant one,
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

and the heroic forti-
tude with which he
bore his sufferings was
characteristic Of the
ID an. Three short
months ago he was
called upon to rule one
of the most powerful
nations Of the earth.
With death ever near
him, fully conscious
that he could not long
survive his noble
father, he began a reign
from which, had it
continued, must have
resulted incalculable
advantage 10 both State
and people. During
the short period he re-
manned at the head Of
the German Empire be
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No sOalIess sechanlsm Needed.


Edison's Agent-Wouldn't you like to buy a
phonograph? 1t will store up everything you
say aud repeat il to you. Want one?
Omaha Mau-No; got wife.
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win tell the story of its services and losses, and
which will be interesting to a very large circle
of readers outside of those who were directly
connected with the company,
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What's the Matter With the Baked Beanl

To the question. g Which is the most delicious
fruit?" put by New York paper, there were
- advocates of the pineapple. y OF the straw
berry, 30 Of the orange aud l20 OF the peanut,
The National tribune., 1888-06-21

We have Rad nsads e. err order BY rsstAhEs
scopes Tor our sumner trade. Length o. TeIs-
scope extended - inches. when closed II inches
uinl.ieterl - inches The object lens ars achro-
matte. and OF the best French MAKE. Fhsextsr,-
sion tubes ara fna polished brass TsIssconss
o. this size are sold By other dealers at are -
each Neproposa 20 i've our trad q grand bar
(all rharCes raid ons q these heautiful n -
sCores FOR only SAGA 3fcr e. %. We EraFFans
rech I.lescops 1sst ns represented ard vi
persan. Remember the cTteusiou tahGs aro q
finest quality polished brasS Address
Tho l0HESTlG MANUFACTURING Co.,
WALLIAoFoRp. CONN.
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Magazines.

H1rDer's Magazine for July is remarkable for
strength and yigOr from frOntispiece to fms.
Some of the best known names in literature
are seen in its table Of contents, and il is safe
to say that those names not yet famous soon
will be- In artistic work few issues have ex-
eeIled this one. E. A. Abbey's sketches, some
of them full page, are simply unequaled any
where. IN all, there are so Illustrations in the
issue. The care with which the mechanical
work of the number has been done will be
qualification to careful Obseryant readers.
Every issue of this magazine has distinct edu-
eating influence in art, literature and morals.
C0dey1s Ladgs Book for June contains num-
Der of valuable articles on selfhelpfui women,
together with deeply interesting sketches,
stories and poems in every phase Of life in which
the ladies and their daughters seek pleasure
and instruction.
The English Illustrated Magazine Published
by Mcmillan & Co., New York. Price 10 cents.
NOTES.
William Henry Bishop, author of Z" Detmold,"
"The House of a Merchant Prince" and other
excellent novels, will contribute the complete
novel to LippiRe0Ts Magazine for July. it is
entitled " The Yellow Snake" and is described
as a story Of mystery and adventure.
Few events Of the war were the center Of as
much heroism as the career of the Confederate
ram Albemarle, which is the subject Of an Illus
tTated narrative in The Century for July. The
contributors to this well-rounded historical
sketch are Gilbert Elliott, who built the YES
sell DR.. Edgar Holden, Of the Sassacus, the
wooden ship which attempted TO run down the
ram in Albemarle Sound Lieut.. Cushing, who
modestly describes his gallant attack upon the
Albemarle with a torpedo-boat, and Capt. A. +.
Marley, who commanded the Confederate YES
sci at the time Of Cushing's attack, and her de-
struction. The illustrations viii include a
number of portraits and interesting pictures
Mr.. Carl Sehurz, who is yet in Germany, and
was recently entertained by Prince Bismarck
is preparing thorough study of BismaTck's ca
reer and of its bearings on the political situa-
ton in Europe. 1t VIII appear in an early num-
Der of the ForUm
Two articles are promised in The Popular
Science JIOafbly for July that ara especially
worthy of attention. They are a fully illus
trated paper on Safety in House-Drainage,
by William E. Hoyt, 5 B., in which the belief
that plumbing fixtures IN our houses are inev-
liable sources of danger is cOntTOverted, and
ways are shown for making them wholly safe
and the concluding essay Of the remarkable
| series on Darwinism and the Christian Faith. ("
The National tribune., 1888-06-21
NEW YORK AT GETTYSBURG.

After the general ceremonies there will be
special ones attending the dedication of many
new monuments TO be added 80 the hundred
that have been already erected on the field.
A full program descriptive of all the ceremo-
MES has been prepared by Col. John Tregarkis
1t makes big book.
The total losses of New York volunteers at
Gettysburg in about 100 organizations ofcayalry,
artillery engineers and Infantry were 6,777
officers and men. Of these there were SS8 killed,
3,737 wounded, and LOS captured or missing.
The State of New York has authorized the
erection of % monuments to commemorate the
services of New York regiments engaged in
the battle About 80 of these have already
been completed, and some of them have been
dedicated. Others will be dedicated on this
anniversary.
Some of these monuments are beautiful
works of art, particularly that of the 9th N. Y.
Militia, afterward known as the SD N. Y.
1t will have Inscriptions upon il Of the Is bat
ties IN which the reg ment participated.
The 9th n. Y. were engaged July and
| on Cemetery Hill aud at Zeigler's Grove, and
belonged to the Second Brigade, Second Divis-
ion, First Corps. They will dedicate beauti-
full monument, which will be located on Gem
| etery Hill.
| The 18th N. Y, which was attached to the
| Third Brigade, Second Division, Twelfth Corps,
and is perhaps one of the most superb monu-
| ments to be dedicated.
The 76th 122d, 67th Tor LIST Long Island)
124th, 18TH, Saith (or 14th Brooklyn; the
Irish Brigade and Cowan's 1st N. Y Battery
will also dedicate appropriate and beautiful
| monuments on this occasion.
TENTS FOR THE BERDAN sHARPsHooTERs AT
GETTYSBURG.
| WASHINGTON, JUNE 16, 1885,
COMRADES: On your arrival in Gettysburg
come at once to the Springs Hotel, where you
| will find tent room and the old flags flying
Devotedly, yours, II. BERDAN.
| NEW MONUMENTS.
Three beautiful monuments to be dedicated
will be those of the LIST Ohio l.. A., 9th Ohio
Cav, and the 7th N. J. The latter monument
represents conical shell set on end, with ap-
propriate inscriptions.
The Philadelphia Fire Zouaves will erect a
monument representing Zouaye with dubbed
musket ready to strike. 1t is u beautiful work
of art, and will attract as much attention as