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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
More Seizures.

PORT TOWNSEND. W. T., Aug. 24.-The
revenue cutter Richard Rush seizsd the
British schooner Ennetts With 600 skins,
July 81. The seizure OF the Pathfinder and
the Minnie is confirmed. The Pathfinder
was the only vessel placed in charge of an
American officer excepting the Black Dia.
mond. The American schooner James G.
Swan was seized in Behring Sea on July 30,
with 235 head OF seal aboard. The vessel's
documents, fire arms and skiDs were taken
aboard the Rush aud she was ordered to
Sitka to be turned over 10 the American
authorities. The captain being without
charts and unacquainted with the Alaskan
coast proceeded to this point and surrender
ed his vessels to the Collector of Customs.
There are between 40 and so vessels now in
Behring Sea.
VICTORIA B. c.. Aug. "a The schooner
Sapphire, whore owner is the American
Vice Consul, has arrived here with 600
skins Cspt. Cox reports :.-Ol July 81 Vie
sighted the Rush, We put away under full
sail. The chase lasted hours The Rush
then gave up the Sapphire sailngs plendid
ly In a fine wind. We bad 1900 skins al
the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
Explosion

Nsw YORK. Aug. 24.-An explosion,
which was followed by the upheaval OF mar
hole covers, bricks, mud aud other debris,
occurred about 1:3O o'clock yesterday after.
noon at the intersection OF Broad way and
Fourteenth street.. Toe two streets were
crowded at the time. but fortunately no one
was seriously injured, although several per-
SONS were thrown down and sustained nu-
merous bruises, as we'll as considerable ner
vous, shock. Three explosions came about
through the combined careless and caution
of two employees of the E lison ectric
Light Company who had dug hole at the
west corner to attach an additional wire to
the underground connecting station at that
point, from which the usighborhood is sup
piled with E lison electric lights. While
digging this hole they evidently loosened
the bricks over the adj lining sewer which
crosses Broadway at its inter section with
Fourteenth street, 30 that Illuminating gas
escaped into the hole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

DR.. John Knox, one Of the Oldest resident
physicians of Richmond died suddenly yes-
terday evening OF heart disease.
The growing OF sorghum ia getting to be
quite an industry in Spottsylvania, and sor.
ghum ia taking the place Of the manufac-
tured syrups.
In consequence OF pressing business, Capt.
4. McCi acken has resigned the capaincy of
the Fredericksburg Graya, a position he
bas held for the past i've pears.
Mr James c. Smith, who shot the negro
burglar, r bart Strong. in his store in
Richmond at 2:3O o'c ock Thursday morn.
Ing, was before thu notice court in that city
yesterday and was discharged.
John Powell, an old and espected citzsn
of Spotsylvania county, while sitting on his
porch Thursday evening was struck by
lightning and instantly killed. He leaves a
wife and two children.
Simon Walker, colored, is 10 be hanged at
Chesterfield Court House next Friday for q
criminal assault on little white girl. Paul
Key, also colored. is to be hanged at FEEDER
icksburg September on similar charge.
The severest windstorm known for years
passed over the upper end of Spotttylvania
county Thursday evening. A number of
trees were blown dtwn and heavy damage is
reported done to crops. The cotn crops
suffered the heaviest
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain died at the
family residence Belvoir, near Cambridge
Md, Thursday night after lingering i'll
ness. Her husband and three young child
rem survive her. The remains will be taken
to Easton for interment. The deceased was
a native of Culpeper.
Gen. James Madison Leach, ex member
of Congress from North Caroins. had leg
broken day or two ago. He was on his
way to Washington and on the arrival of
the train at Charlottesville he got eft while
the train was moving, falling with the above
result. General Leach is over seventy.
FIVE years of age, and the accident may
nrnpe fatal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
A Street Fusilade

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug. 24 There
was an exciting impromptu duel on the
streets of Coal Valley. Fayett county, yea
tesday morning, which resulted in the kill
ing OF one of the oombatsnts. About 8
month ago there was FIRE in the town, and
George Young. q resident ofthis city, caught
Trigg Penn. colored, In the act of wheeling
away a load Of valuables. the property OF
the owner Of one of the burning bulldings
A big row resulted and Young rescued the
stuff from the thief. Penn threatened to
kill Young and subsequently, made an at
tempt 10 carry out bis threat. but got a
sound thrashing instead Yesterday morn.
log Yourg went to Coal Valley and the wo
men met on the street. They drew revol.
vers and b gan to Are. The populace on the
street made a wild rush for places of safety
Ten shots were fred when Penn threw his
arms in the air and fell on his face. He had
been alb t 10 the breast He will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

The WASHINGTON Post Gays Col. Mussey,
of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, sis
one of the best posted writera on Virginia
politics, "anc, to prove that he is, quotes the
Colonel's assertion that Virginia has nat
ural republican majority OF twenty-five
thousand" But, unfortunately for the Post
and for the Colonel, the assertion referred
to, instead of establishing the reputation OF
the Colonel for accurate knowledge of Vir-
ginia politics, demonstrates the fact that
the Colonel is as Ignorant of Virginia poll
tics as he ls of the politics of the man in the
moon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24


Mr.. SHEPPARD, according to the Lynch
burg Aduance, says: HE never for mo-
ment supposed that Alexandria would be
selected or hardly thought of as the place
FIR democratic headquarters. but for its be
Jag the home of John g. Barbour, the former
chairman. The situation alone would keep
i. from being selected as the place to run
the Canvass, not to say anything about the
great discomfort one must experience when
having 1t as home during the summer
months or early fall" 1t is very sad that
Mr.Sheppard should be compelled to reside,
even temporarily. in city evidently so dis
agreeable to him as Alexandria. But he
has the remedy in his own hands He can re-
sign his position as one of the secretaries, and
then need never have the dust of Alexandra
on his feet. That he does not intend to avail
himself of that ready remedy, however, 10
plain to be seen, fer, according to the same
authority, he says he will open headquarters
in Alexandria on the lst proximo, and the
work of the campaign be begun and pushed
with all the energy ami vim of which he is
caDabien
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
Telegraphic Brevities.

J.. Il. Wood, of Virginia, has boon appointed
q. s gauger.
The President arrived at Deer Park this morn
ing from Indianapolis
Hoag's flonring mi at Manchester, Ia, burned
yesterday; loss $25, 900.
Theodore Carant, the distinguished vioinist,
dropped dead yesterday in New Orleans.
The Pittsburg coke operators have decided to
advance the price of coke to $I25 per ton, ard
probably more on September 1.
The miners central relief committee of Brazil,
Ind, yesterday reported 5,74s dependents and
81 100 relief. Robert watchorn, secretary of tho
miners assembly, knights of labor, is in Brazil
and committee of miners has been appointed to
wait on the operators to see if they will confer
with him in relation to existing differences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
For the House Of Delegates

To lie editor Of The Alexandria Gdsefte:
Dear Sir In view of the fact that we will soon
be called upon to select candidate for the Legs-
lature the undersigned, voters of Fairfax, united,
respectfully suggest the name of THOMAS B Ora.
HiM. of Clifton being well known i'll the differ
At districts in the county, as one worthy of our
consideration and support. We believe 1.-THE Office
should seek the man. and not the man the office "
His friends have consulted him in this matter,
and with his consent, we ask yon to insert this
in your Columns. Respectfully,
K. L. Spindle Dranesville E NJ Pitman, Contre-
vile: G. w. Tillett Centrevile; r Z. Buckley,
CentrevilIe A. ]. Burke, Centreville; W. D.
Davis Lee district 2t4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

HEAVY RAIN.-The heaviest fall of rain
that has occurred 10 Philadelphia during
this season was recorded yesterday after.
noon, when II inches of water poured from
the clouds within two hours. In ell the
low lying secticns of the city streets were
flooded and cellars filled. aud storekeepers
and manufacturers who had goods stored
in their cellars lost heavily. The Schuyl-
kill rose rapidly, and last night was rushing
three feet above the dam. On many streets
great wasaouts stopped the cars, and all the
the big sewers that had burst during former
storms sustained additional damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

THE New YORK Herald, referring to the
unity and harmony that prevailed at the
recent State republican convention at Nor
folk, says: "Aa effect must have cause
Mr.. Harrison has thrown the arms of the
administration around the neck of Virginia
and invited her with fearful pleading to
come into the republican fold. Federal pat
ronasehas done some ofits finest work In that
State. What Mr.. Harrison couldn't do, on
accoun. ofconscientious scruples, he has per-
mitted the party leaders to do for him."
Now, if the Herald were correctly informed
about political affairs in Virginia, it would
kuow that there could possibly have been
nothing to mar the unanimity Of the Norfolk
convention, nasmuch as all the delegates
10 that convention were elected by General
Mahoues methods" such. for Instance, as
those adopted 10 this city, where they were
elooted by few of the Generals strikers an
hour before the tine appointed for the ward
meetings to assemble and elect them. With
delegates 80 appointed and with fairly elect
ed contestants rigdly excluded. how could
the convention have been anything else than
noetimouS?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

THE NEW YORK Herald s now experience
ing q lucid interval in respect of its ideas
on some political affairs. says:
"The northern republican believes 10 pro.
lection because it creates class Of monop'
olists who willingly shed their dollars for
continuance of the policy which enabled
them to make other millions by providing
small traders to the wall and killing COM
petition. He grows wroth at the indignity
done to the negro, but his philanthropy has
the smell of the ballot box. The right and
wrong of the matter be hanged. Ii the ne
gro votes the republican ticket he is man
and brother; when he dares to throw a
democratic vote he is denounced on the
floor of Congress as monstrosity."
The naked truth of the above has rarely
been told in fewer words. If the Herald
were as correct in regard to southern as 1T
is to northern republican politics its !.hd
ence would be greater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
ALEX ANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST "a.

Elk CONGRESSMAN Mayo, Mahoneite,
SAWS his party has determined to keep
private tally Of the vote to be cast at the
next election, and II that tally gives them
reason to believe they have won the light,
thew will establish their own separate and
distinct government at Richmond. he
SAYS such proceeding may appear reVolu'
tionary, but that it has been determined
upon after careful consideration and after
several conferences held by his party's lead-
ers." General Malone, being an intelligent
man, of course has no idea of being elected,
"a he knows that white Virglnians are not
going to epdaDger white supremacy in any
part of the State. His object. therefore, IN
making a fight, in addition to controlling
The funds to be supplied by the pa ional re-
publican committee and the patronage to
be supplied by President Harrison, must be
the trial of the scheme referred to by MIR.
Mayo or some other equally as reprehensi'
hIe The Gensral has been stirrer.up OF
bad blood in Virginia ever since the demo-
Gratis of the State refused to nominate him
for Governor, but from present appearances
ne will be efec!ually shelVed next NoVem'
Der, for the good OF the State and all bel
people, republicans as veil as democrats
black as vel az white.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

GEN. MALONE says. "the $4,000 ex Con.
federate fathers and sons among the Virgin
la republicans forclbly tell the disabled ex.
Confederate, or the widow or orphans OF
dead Confederate soldier, that sympathy
and succor for each and all of them can
surely be found in tn, IL ranks" In the first
place, there are not fourth of that numbe:
of ex Copfederates and their sons among
the Virginia republicans, and in the next
all intelligent ex Coufsderates and the sons
thereof in Virginia know that when there
was proposition b,f,re the o. s. Senate to
repeal the statute prohibiting ex-Confeder-
ates from holding commissions in The U. s.
army, G. neral Mahore's one vote, added to
that of the republicans, prevented it's adop
fion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

the spirit of the Generals dreams stree ne
tissue ballots in Virginia, and
hlved negroes in coal pits until sun-down on
election days. and sent them to repair imagin.
airy railroad damages, and by having the loco
motives disabled, prevented them from re-
turning in time to vote And what diff
ference there is between the way the Cen
eraI now talks and the way he caused his
dslegates to be elected to the Norfolk con-
ventiof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
Malignant Diphtheria

COLUMBUS, O.. Aug. "a D. Pfobst, of
the State Board of Health, has jast returned
from the village of Moscow. place of 600
Inhabitants, on the back of The Ohio river.
There are 76 cases of diphtheria there. There
have been II deaths up to date and before
Inc week is over the doctor thinks that there
will be that many more. The disease is the
most malignant ever known In that vicinity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
Killed His Nurse

WoBURN, Mas. Aug. "a AT 1870 tbs
morning Fred s. Nichols, living on Grove
street, Winch, st.r, While delirious from is
phoid fever, got out oil bed, procured re.
volver from bureau drawer and shot ri4
nurse, a Miss Smith, through lhs heart
killing her. Before be could be secured be
irod two shots at his Gther, StiIlman Mich
ols, but without effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

s1uNG BY BEEs-The two-year-old son of Mr.
Fsrdie Cockerel. who resides near Manassas
while playing in the yard on Friday of last week
stuok stick in q bee hive. which caused the bees
to swarm upon him and sting hi SO severeiy snss
~ faI Within a few feet of the hive. Mrs. Cock
erell. who was in the yard at the time on hearing
the child scream ran to ira assistance, and in at
.amnt;ng to remove the bees was quite severely
stunp hsrself Thu little one, though having spf-
fsred considerably, is now in fair Nay OF recoV-
ery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
Prize Fight.

LAWRENCE, Mass. Aug. o. George
Bush, of California, aud Henry NJ. Watson,
of Biltrca. Mass, fought 10 fniah carry
this morning jlst over the New Hsmp-bieo
line. Bush had his own way from tho start
aud Knocked Out Watson in the ifth round.
The Gght WAS for $500 Bush weighed 10
ponds and Watson 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

Clsusen & Son Brewing Co, in New York, were
yesterday turned over to the English purchasers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
GEN. MALONE says:

GEN. MAHONE 5Hy5'
"But the time will comet is nigh ct
hand-when the demand of the masses of
this people, Irrespective of party lines, for
an honest ballo. and a fair count must be
respected"
What q marvellous change has come over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

Alphonse Phillips prominent young lawyer
Of New Orleans, has f d from that city with over
$50, 900 of his clients funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

CHICAGO. August 24-11 a. m.-Wheat-sept
74l4; Dec 77t,a77as Corn-sept 1873 Oats
Sept 20. Polk-sept 50 so Lard-Sept 80 92la.
Short rits-Sept 81 70a4 T2la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postofice August "a.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks. will be sent to the dead letter Office
Beaver Mrs Mary Johnson, Csrtling
Butler, Miss Annie Lamb & Bros,
Byrne, Mrs Henry Lucas, Miss Cecilia
Conway, Miss E v Mcknight, George
Cowling CH Mlnche. Miss Annie
Carter Thos Pitts, Mrs Carrie
Clark, Walter schumsnn, Mrs Charles
Davis Mrs Lucy Smith, Porter
Davis, Edward Sullivan. VIM
Deysughn, Mrs Jennie TerriU, VIM
Glenn. Booker Vice, Frsnk
Green Miss Mary Williams, Hal
H,llman. Charles Nisgsra Electrical Co,
W. W. HERBERT, P. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

NEW YORK, Aug 24-Cotton firm; ap'ands
111a; Orleans 11a. futures Quot. Flour weak.
Wheat dull and lower. Corn weaker Pork easy
at SO 75a1l so Lard arely steady at Sc 35.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
ST. JOHNS ACADE MY

A MILITARY SCHOOL AT ALEXANDRIA VA.
Has just been designated by the Faculty OF Arts
and Sciences of Georgetown University rs prepar-
story thereto. Its hual examinations for ton
years past have been held under the auspices of
the University of Virginia. to which il H. also,
preparatory, and from which aixty. eight certifi.
Gates and five gold medals FOR papers OF distin-
guished merit" in the loca, examinations have
been received. Its ff:y.sixth year begiIs on
Tuesday, September Sd. 1t has educated, wholly
or in part, i 200 young men from twenty-thrce
States and Territories. b sides Peru and Cuba. 1t
has fine location and grounds, full apparatus ard
and tents ard other cquipagc for the camn of in
structiYn at some watering place, with which cv-
cry session ends. Send for catalogue.
Richard i. CARNE, A. NJ,
jy23 eo6w Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

in the stock market seemed to have entirely dis
appeared this morning and with it the weakness.
London prices were higher this morning, and
frat prices here in tho few active stocks traded in
showed advances over last nights figures of from
d TO % per cent. The general market, however,
was positively stagnant, and many of the stocks
neglected. Money easy at 2la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

BALTIMORE, Aug 24-Virginiss consolidated
37l9; psat-dne corGon =: 1o-4os SO; do 3s
G7r67a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

I MEADE.
IL From fresh Limes, at
J. d. II. LUNT'S
my14 Soda Fountain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

BLACKBERRY CORDIAL, three years old,
T. made in Fairfax county, Va, from an old
family recipe for
jy19 GEO. McBURNEY & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

Crop CoUGHING-LUNT's COUGH sYRUP
~ will cure your cough Jon will only give tia
trial. Price 10 and 25c per bottle
sep26 j. D. JUET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

E,NAMELED KETTLES of all sizes, Apple ard
IL Peach Parers, Enterprise and other Mea. Cni.
tors for sale cheap at 1928 King corner Of Royal IT.
aepS ]. T. CREIGHTON e. SOE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Angus. 24.-The mar
kcls are weak. -Four is shade lower and new.
wheat lots are eff 10a15c per barrel. Wheat is
dali and heavy, with sales, as 10 quality, at Goa
"a. Corn is quiet st the recent decline with sales
ut 42lha45. Rye is in better demand. Oats are
in fair receipt, but the quality of the offerings is
nnor. County, produce is Quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

GRAPE JUICE SODA, made from pure infer
VI mented grape inice, makes delig htful sum
mer drink. ERNEST l.. ALLEN
iy5 Corr eI King and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

IUNs, PISTOLS. CAPS, WADs, SHELLS, Nc,
VI just opened at 1913 King street, corner of
Royal and for GALE at reduced prices.
oct23 j. Il. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

BALTIMORE, Aug. 24-Cotton firm middiug
49, Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat
southern dull and lower; Fultz 77aS5 longb er-
~ 79aS6; No 2 S0.91 steamer 77a771a Wet
ern 79As79as; No winter red spot 79Aa79as !;
Aug 79Aa793s Sept 795sa7934 Oct S05saS0aa. !;
Dec 93A la. Corn-Sou hern quiet and steady
white 43a45 yellow 42a44 Western II mixed
spot IL Aug Al Sept 4la41 y; Oct 4l7sa421s
Oats slow Southern and Penna 24a23; Western
white 24A2S: do mixed 22s25 Rye quiet at 5Oa
81 Hay easier; primo to choice timothy new
1914 cid S14al5 Provisions lower. Butter
firm; Western packed 17a19; creamery 10a,3
Egg nrmsr at l7,171a Coffee quiet and firm ;
Ri6 CARO- fair 1S4s1Sh. Sugar steady A SOFT
81, Whisky steady ct 81 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

LFRED spEER's INTERVIEWED GRAPE
n JUICE makes ref -eshng home drink for
thu summer months. Try it. For sale by
ERNEST L. ALLEN,
iyb Corner Kng and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

7 EADBEATER's POROUS PLASTERs, equal
a to any plasters made, and at much lower
prices. Sold by
feb2O E.s LEADBBATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24
iy2S eo6w
CODA WATER TICKETS.

We sell SIX SODA WATER TICKETS for 25
cents, or Twenty five Tickets for 81.
iy5 BROADUS & SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

DOCKET and TABLE CUTLERY, Scissor. and
4 Raz1rs at extra low prices at 1923 King street,
corner of RoyaI, wholesale and retail.
mY15 ]. T CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

ventioLl
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EO0n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

Count Won Moltke's brother, Louis, an
ex postmaster of Denmark, is dead. aged So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

EAN@RED VALENTINE, round god bean
d CUCUMBER and TURNIP SEED just 70
ceivtd from Landreth & sons.
iy31 E. S. LEADBEATER & BIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-24

NEW SELECTED AFRICAN DATES, Fresh
~ Cocoanuts and Fancy Florida Oranges for
sale by