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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19
The Alexandria Gazette.

The GAZETTE, chronoiogically, is In the
ErNETIETH year of its existence snd Ia not
only the oldest paper in the State, but, wit
very few exceptions, in the country. Not
withstanding the fullness OF its years, 1t haS
kept, and will continue to keep abreas; OF the
times in all that pertains to ne,0S paper,
furnishing its readers daily with perfect
mirror of passing events, domestic and for
eign. It's facilities for obtaining news as
thew increase are taken advantage of and
used for the benefit of its readers, who are
thus Kept thoroughly posted as to all that is
of interest politically, socially, financially
and commercially. Special attention is
given to matters concerning the State and
its welfare, while it's local columns contain
all that is of the slightest interest to Alex
andria. It's regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are features o.
peculiar interest, as attested by the eager
ness with which they are read and copied
by other papers, while its editorial depart
ment, conducted with reference to the best
interests of the city, State and country, will
continue to advocate what is believed to be
right, just, honest and patriotic. With a
view to the interests of merchants. farm
ers. 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 Virginians 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.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19

Alexandria and .olnd Hill, Va, mails close at
S:25 a. m and 4:10 p IA. Open at 900 an and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19
CONFECTIONERS.
Christmas at Brengle's.
HENRY BRENGLE, 5aI KING ST.

HENRY BRENGLE. S3i KING ST.,
Still is ready for Christmas
He keeps all the delicacies of the season, and his
stock will make winter seem warmer and add
to the Joy of all the holidays. He has arranged
his parlors for serving delicious
OYSTERS IN ALL STYLES.
He insures the pick OF the market. Fried, Stew
ed, Roasted, Broiled, Fscslloped and Raw, at the
lowest rates.
Ornamental and Plain Cakes are sold cheap
or than they be manufactured at homo.
Also Cream PUTS, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Tafy of all kinds. PIES SPECIALITY. Fruits,
Nuts, Confcctionerics, Carome!s and Sugsred
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties OF
the best and at the lowest rates.
He offers special inducements st wholesale to
dealers and packs carefully for country custom.
dec19tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19

ykI a. JOHNSON q CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON's Xxx, xxx, xxx,
aud PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS ana
THOMPSON'S PURE Rye WHISTLES. to which
they invite The attention Of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Corsignmonts Of Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns
Northeast corner, Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19

sTEA a.ARa5,
STEAMER ]. II. TnOHPSON.'

SUMMER AND w1NtER SCHEDULE FOE
1888 AND 1889,
Commencing Monday, June 26, 1888.
First-clasa 5Oc. second.class 35c.
stesmer JOHN ". THOMPSON MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY snd FRIDAY at s a. m. from
Reeds wharf, Alezandris, for RIVER LAND
INGS. Returning Tuesday, Thursday and satur.
day mornings, nsking I'll river landinss.
For charter each day except Monday, Wednes,
ley and Friday For further informstica appy
10 T. 4. REED & CO., Agents,
Ie2l If 4exandrs, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19
Openins and Closing OF the Mails

Opening and Closing of the FIaIis.
Northern mails close at 7:30 and 10:3oa. m.
and 12:45 and $50 p. m. Open at $3.50 q. m,
1900 m. snd $50 p. N.
Southern mails via Richmond Va, close at o:45
and 10: 80 q. M, $3.50 and 900 p. IN. Open at
$50 and 11:30 q. N.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va.
close at $40 and 11:15 8. N. and 900 p. NJ
Open at $50 q. m, 1900 m. and $50 p m.
Manassas Division mails close at 2:3O p. NJ
Open at 1000 q. N
Alexandria and olnd HILL Va. mails close at
S:25 a. IN. and 4:10 p. IA. Open at 900 a. m and
4:30 p. IN.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
CHI, HerndOn, Leesburg, Purcellville and Round
Hin,va. close at 4:10 p. m. and open at 500 am
Western mails close at 12:45, 43O and $50
o. IN. Open at $50 a. ~, 1900 n. and $3.50 pm.
Washington, D &C., mails close at 1870 and 1890
a. M, and 12:45, 4:40 and $50 p. N. Open
at $50 and 1000 g. M, 1900 M, and 300 and
$50 p. N.
.. m. Open at $50 p. m. Close at p. N.
Sunday Hours-open at 800 a. ~ Close at
$50 a. N.
CARRIERS Collections made OF 8;
trip routes-63O and 1000 8. M, 1920
200 and 600 p. m. On Strip route-6:3o ard
1000 8. N. and 900 p. IN.
Deliveries made st 500 a. NJ, u ~ and 900
p sunday-Carriers window open at 900 and
close at $50 a. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-19
DIRECTORY
-oF THE
Principal Business H01Sss q ii9 citI

Banks
Burke s Herbert, cor. King and f'airrA1 stres.
| Citigens' National Bank, n. Y. cor. Prince snC
Lee streets.
First National Bank, s. n. cor. Prince and Lee
treeta.
Books, Stationary and Printing
q. E. French, SO K;ng street.
S. F. Dyson, sos King street.
China, Glassware, &c.
E. Miller, Son & Co., SIS King street.
Confschoners.
Henry Brengie, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Notiora
7 Eichbe.g 4 Co., cor. King and Royal sts.
A. B. slsymaker, 100 King street.
J. z. Tackett, 100 King street.
Drugs and Chemicals
W. F. Creighton eco, N. ". cor. King AMI
Royal streets.
I. s. Leadbeater Bro, 7 s. Fairfax street
Brcadus & Smith, cor. King and Fairfax streets.
I'D. Il. Lunt n. g. cor. King and Washington
streets.
L. stabler & Co., n. W. cor. King and Washing.
ton streets.
WarAeld & Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax street.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers
&C.. Milburr, II n. Royal street.
Charles King & Son. 81 Cameron street.
Harlow & Bro, n. W. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets.
W. A. Johnson, I. e. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets.
g. McBurney & Son, 8 W. cor. King and Wash.
ington streets.
&. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and st. Asaph stroets
Hardware and Cutlery.
]. T. Creighton & Son, SO King street.
3. F. Peake, cor. King and Pitt streets.
Jewellers
H. Wildt, 10 H. Royal street.
Lumber, &c.
Perry, smoot & Co., No. % corner Cameron and
Union SITS.
Josiah Il. D. smoot, q north Upion st.
Machinists.
N.s. Moore, SO Union street.
WOOD and Coal.
W. a. Smoot & Co., foot Of Princess st.
]. 3. Zimmerman, foot Of Queen st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
THE INFLUN OF BRI

THE ISFLUN OF BRITISH CAPITAL
The Cleveland Lauder says the wholesale
buying up Of American industries by Brit
ish capitalists is handsome compliment
to American resources aud American insti-
buttons, and is altogether a very gOc1
thing for this country and the American
people
This is the first time within our knOWl-
edge that even so intense a Republican
editor as he Of the Cleveland Leader has
advocated or defended this advancing
British control Of American industries.
Is this vast influx Of foreign capital a
Compliment to American Institutions as
the Leader says It's? LIST us see. This
foreign capital has been flowing to this
country in large quantities only recently.
tt is investing almost wholly in trusts, -
which only recently have sprung to such
gigantic dimensions that almost every i'm
portsnt industry in the country is con-
trOlled By them. In palmer words it is
the American system" Of trusts,
fostered by the American system
Of high protection that is attract
inR hi.her British gold. Is this
advantageous Is it advantageous to be
robbed by banded capital? IL is bad
enough under any condition but how
much worse is it when the robbers are
British millionaires, who take their plum.
der abroad with them, All they leave in
America is the starvation wages Of their
employees. It will be interesting in this
connection to quote from one Of the splen-
did series Of articles upon the subject Of
trusts that Congressman Wa L. WILSON
is giving to thepublic. Mr.. WILSON thor
cughly exposes the psrniciOus system,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
Didn't Catch his Meaning.
bH a'o t0ariel

A man was sitting on the third seat in an
Allen street car yesterday when short, fat
man climbed aboard and at once began fan
ming himself with his hat. "Well, this is
hot day, amt it?" said he, addressing his
neighbor.
"Beg pardon?' said the first man.
II say, it's pretty hot day :" repeated
the short, tat man, raising his voice.
The other put his hand to his ear and
answered didn'tquite catch that; please
repeat it."
The little mans ears grew red az be
shouted TITS a hot day, tell your and
people in the back ats began to litter.
Pm a little deaf, " responded the first
man. eff w will raise your voice"
"Confound it sir ;" hOwled the little
man, perspiring like a sponge. II say lite
hot hot, l tell youl hot day Dyou hear
thai?'
The other shook his head, and the little
maa, casting a look OF wrath on him,
alighted. Then the first man looked
around on the passengers and chuckled
gleefully.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

f cambridge, Munday E'q., County
Atty. Clay Co, Tex, says: Have useC
Electric Bitters with most happy results
My brother also was very low Sith Msla
rial Fever and Jsundice, but was cured by
timely use Of this medicine. Am satisfied
Electric Bilters saved bis life.
Mr.. ID. /. WilcoxsOn, Of Horse Cave
Ky, adds a like testimony, saying: he
positively believes be would have died
had IL not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward eli, as wei
"a cure all MalsIial Diseases, and for al
Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorder
stands unequsled. Price SOC. and 81, al
LOGAN Y Co. 3 Drug store
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

DEACON RICHARD SMITH, Of the Cincin-
natl Commercial Gazette. tells Detroit Ere.
Press reporter that the Republicans Of ONO
will have to fight for il" this time. 1T
il going to be that sort Of a campaign,
says the coed Deacon, who, by the way,
objects to being called Deacon" "rne
third term busine-l is sure to be urged
against Gov. FORAKER with telling effect -
The famous Cincinnati editor also hints at
treachery to FORAKER. 1t is well known
that the Deacon himself has a long and
ugly looking knife in his boot for
FORAKER. lie Jared Up IN a
very un-desconlike manner when
asked about HALsTEAD, and said some
bitter things about the Senators who, from
personal spite, prevented his associate
confirmation. lie declared excitedly
"Mr. HAIsrEAD is going into an bOrOred
seat in the United States Senate That is
a fact which you can regard Il absolutely
assured. He hsl been insulted because he
did his duty as a conscientious journalist,
and the citizsns of OaiO, TO a certain ex-
tent regardless Of party, will see to it that
he IS vindicated The Deacon has his
mad up and when in that condition he is
a hummer. He will DO some considerable
stirring around in the OliO campaign this
year. FORAKER. By the way, had better
look out for him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

THE tore of enthusialde compliment
with which the State press refer 90 Hon.
W. L. WILSON'S articles on trusts, Is q
proof Of that gentleman's well earned pop
ularity. West Virginians are proud Of
Mr.. WILSON and proud that his ability has
received such distinguished recognition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
nRnER or prRLICATION.

The object Of this suit is 10 obtain for the plain
til a divorce from the bonds OF matrimony now
existing between her and the said defendant.
And IL appearing from an affidavit o. the said
plaintiff filed in said cause that the defer dant,
John Bader. is not a resident OF the state OF
West Virginia, he the said defendant isreQuired
to appear in said cause within one month after
the first publication of this order and do what u
necessary TO protect his interests in said suit II
is further ordered that this order be published
and posted as required by law.
Witness. John ". Mitchell, Clerk OF our said
Court. al the Count House OF said county, this Sd
day of July, A. ID 1883.
JOHN W MITCHELL, Clerk.
Published the first time July 4. 1sS9
Attest JOHN W. MITCHELL, Gle
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

THE completion Of the West Virginia
Central railroad exiention into Randolph
county is another step in WIT YTgiuia's
phenomenal business progress The Noun
tain State is developing its resources
More miles n railroad are being buili now.
and viii he built during the present year,
than in any preceding twelve months in its
history. West Virginia has become a pro-
gressiye State. 1t is growing State, and
a Democratic S.ate. More than this, it is
improved and enriched by Democratic cap
itsl. The leading stakeholder Of the West
Virginia Central railroad is a distinguished
Democrat. The protector Of the Monon-
gahela Valley railroad, the Weston and
and Braxton O. II. railIoad, and the Rip
ley and Mutt Creek Valley railIold, is an
other distinguished Democrat. Let the
demagCgue5 remember this.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

TIE Pennsylvania coke workers have
informed their boc7es that they want a
wage conference, and if they don't get it
will strike August L. The coke workers
have probably discovered that e. they
can't make soup out Of the Protection to
American labor" transpaseneies and ban
nsrs used in the last campaign, they must
have living wages or starve.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

the result is collision, whether coming
ions. We are constantly colliding with some-
body or something. IL it isn't with our
neighbors IL is with some dread diseases that
knocks us OF the track and perhaps dis
ohlcs MS for life. Women especially II seems,
have To bear the hrunt of more collisions and
Affections than mankind. In all cases OF
nervousness. hcaring-dOwn sensations, ten
derness, periodical pains. sick headache con-
cestiOn, Inflammation. or liberation and all
"female irregularities" and weaknesses"
Dr. Picrces taVOrite Prescription comes 70
the rescue of women as no other medicine
does. Ii is the only medicine for women, sold
by druggists. under a positive guarantee,
from the manufacturers, that il will give
satisfaction in every case, or money paid Tor
il will be refunded. See guarantee on bottle
wrapper.
Copyright, ISIS 10y WORLDS DIS. MED. ASSN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.

Katherine NJ Bader J In the Circuit Court for
ONO county, W. y a., IS.
John Bader. in Chaucery for Divorce
Take notice that the dispositions Of John g.
Busch. George Busch the plaintiff, Katherine NJ.
Bader and others will be taken at the law othce
of Russell & Stifel. at No 1927 Chapline street,
I'm the City Wheeling, Ohio county, in The State
D. 1sSg, between the hours Of O'Clock a. IN. and
O'Clock y. m, TO be read in evidence in the
above named cause on behalf Of said plaintiff.
And it, from any cause, the taking OF the SAID
dispositions shall not be commenced, or being
commenced. shall not be completed on that day,
the taking Of the same will be adjourned from
time 10 time until the same shall be completed.
KATHERINE NJ. BADkR,
By Russell x stifel, her Solicitors.
To the Defendant iy4oawt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

IT is a genuine pleasure TO note the evil
dences Of increasing prosperity presented
By the Weston Democrat With its last
issue, the Democrat passed its % mile post.
Il is a bright and able journal, and de
serves the success It hss attained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

Chicago Tribune.
When the gentleman who used to bs
known in Chicago as 'MoW Fuller took
bis seat in Judge Gresham's chair yester-
day morning he looked quite like an Ordi-
nary Judge This was the Chief Justice g
first official appearance in Chicago. He
spent about an hour snd half gettir z
through the docket. When Clerk Bradley
looked at the entries he said with sigh;
1T hasn't improved Mr.. FulleT's hand
writing any making Chief Justice OF
him.
The remarkable trsciDgs on the docket
fully maintain Mr. Fuller's reputation for
being the peer of the worst penmsn who
ever read Blackstone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
SATURDAY. AUGUST I7th, 1850,

commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m, the following
described property, that is to say: The east hal
of Lot Numbered lGG. situate on Zane street, in
the City Of Wheeling, West Virginia, being the
same property conveyed by Porter Campbell and
wife to Jane King by deed dated November IL
1865. and recorded in the Office OF the Clerk o.
the County Court Of Ohio county, in Deed Boob
No 20, page ilj.
TERMS OF SALE-SO much cash on day Of
sale as will be necessary to pay a note fol
So So and interest and the costs of SALE and
the balance in one year; the purchaser tC
give his notes with approved personal security
aud the title to be retained or deed OF trus
given on the property as further security. The
title is believed to be good but selling trustee
I will convey only such title as is vested in me
iyl9i 7. s. RILEY, Trustee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

AEEoNAUr HOGAN, the eminent bal
loOnist and parachute Jumper, has finally,
IL "a believed, mst the fate that all such
foolhardy adventures must expec. 10
meet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

PEAI-Thursday evening, July 18TH lSS9. at
7.o clock, Mrs. CATHERINE PEAL, aged eighty
years
Funeral notice hereafter
LONG-On Thursday. July Is. 1859. at O'Clock
On. JoHS A. LONG, In his SD year.
Funeral from his late residence No. $50 Eoti
street this friday afternoon al three o'clock
Friends OF the family invited to attend Inter
ment At Greenwood cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
Board Of Equalization and Appeals
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

CLERKS OFFICE, CITY OF WHEELING, W. VA.
DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
/ all persons interested that the assessors elect
ed by the Council OF the City OF Wheeling have
completed their assessment for the year and
made return thereof TO my Office. Any persons
wishing to sppeal from said assessment or desir-
ing any corrections made will appear at the City
Building before the Board of Equalization and
Appeals ON the following days, at O'Clock a. m,
as the said Board will meet at that time at the
said City Building to hear all objections TO said
assessment aud revise aud correct the same:
Eighth ward, Monday. July p.
Sixth ward, Tuesdsy, July p.
Fifth ward, Wednesday, July q.
-Four h ward, I thursday, July 25.
Third ward, Friday, July 26.
Second ward, Monday, July %
Seventh ward, Tuesday, July 30.
First ward, Wednesday, july 81.
THOMAS +. THOHER,
iv1Q City Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
A Oolle NAMED for the President.

For want Of better name, the 'Harri-
son grip hiss been applied to strange
malsdy which is prevalent in many towns
along the Hudson. Several hundred csses
are reported, only few Of which are of q
serious nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

The Huntington Commercial comments
on the trade situation in that town as fol-
lows:
eve must acknowledge that business in
this community is not lively, bat It Il
owing to a scare that was created here in
the spring by a false rumor set ahoat to
the effect that the divisions Of the railroads
csnterirg here were to be changed to other
points aud the railroad shops removed else
where. We have made inquiry and repeat
eddy said there is not the least foundation
for the report"
Huntington is thriving, industrious
little community, bat it is a misfortune
that its business interests are so entirely
dependent on one large industry, "a they
seem to be. In the face of a threatened
stoppage Of this industry, the citizens must
feel keenly the less Of the railroad into the
rich mineral regions Of Boone and Logan
counties to which Cabell county refused to
vote q subscription. The loss falls heaviest
on Huntington, but every farmer in Cabell
county who has grain 10 sell or produce
to market will feel it indirectly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

SUMMONS
The Saie Of Wes Virginia, 10 he Sheriff Of Ohio
County G'cdRg:
We command you that you summon John Ba-
der il he be found in your hailwick, 10 appear at
the Clerks Office % the Circuit Court OF Ohio
county AZ Rules % be held for the said Court, ON
the first Monday in July, lsS9, TO answer bill
I'm Chancery exhibited against him In the said
Court by Katherine NJ. Bader, and have then
there this wri
Witness. Josn ". Mitchell. Clerk of our said
Court At Court House Of said County, In the City
of Wheeling, the Z9.h day of June, lSS9 and in
the 27th year Of the S;a'e Of West Virginia.
JOHN ". MITCHELL, Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
Trustees Sale Of City Property.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST MADE
ID by Maggie King to me AS Trustee, dated De
cemher DIST, 1856, and recorded in the office of
the Clerk OF the County Court of Ohio county,
in Deed of Trust Book No. 25, page 10, will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19

n6-CoRRESPoNnENcE CONrAINTSG IMPORTANT
SEws SOLICITED FROa EYERY PART OF rHE SUR
BOUNDING COUNTRY
Rejected communications viii not be returned
unless accompanied by sufficient postage.
stamps Of thS denomination OF two cents and
ess accepted Tor amounts less than one dollar.
THE REGISTER. embracing o. several EDITIONS
& entered OF De P0si0fios IA Hleeling, w. Va, as
second class mCiicr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
sHERIFF's RETURN.

John Bader is no iuhabitant of my bsiliwiok
nor found therein this 1t day Of July. lSs9
JOHN II. IINTF, d. $,
FOR Lewis S.eenrCd 5. O. c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-19
Fast Wheeling Graveyard Public Notice.

hTA MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
~ City of Wheeling, held on the 9th day of
July, 1883, resolution was adopted by which
Council requested all persons who feel an inter
est in the dead whose bodies remain in the East
Wheeling Graveyard on Sixteenth street. in the
city of Wheeling, to remove such bodies to some
cemetery or other place OF inlerment within
four months from the adoption OF said Iesolu-
ito
In obedience TO the direction of Council, ] by
this publication make known said resolution,
specially calling 10 it the attention Of all per
sOlS interested. THOMAS F. THONER,
jyl9 2eau2 10 S0selS,27 City Clerk.