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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The new postage stamps will he for sale
at tns postofice tomorrow, the 22od.
The ladies of ST. Luke's Circle of King'i
Daughters desire through the GAZETTE &c
return thanks to the Alexandria Musical
Association for the use OF their hall and
other courtesies extended to them.
According to the provisions OF the new
meat bill, the Judge of the Corporation
Court is required to appoint fresh meat
inspector on the petition of not less than
twenty citizens In this city there should
not be single signature, as the law will In.
crease the price OF meat.
In the House of Representative yesterday
Gen. Lee introduced a resolution calling
upon the Attorney General CT the United
States to inform the House if the federal
government has any interests in the & 0
canal, and If 80. what steps have been taken
to protect those interes q.
10 the House of Represent atvas yesterday
Gen. Lee spoke on the worlds fair bill and
held that Washington was not only the
proper but the only place where the fall
should be held. If it was to bs national. il
we were to invite the governments OF for
eigu nations, Washington was the proper
site.
The police report last night as having been
clear aud cold, with five dodgers but no prisoners
at the station house. The Mayor this morning
had no cases before him for trial
Mr.. E. L. Daiugerfeld has sold his half oil
Yates Garden to Mr.. w. B. Daingerfeld for
81 800, and Mr.. W. B. Dainger6eld has sold his
half of the property the north side of Duke and
the east side of Columbus street for 1000.
A meeting of c)lored republicans of the Third
wsrd was held last night, at which committee
was appointed to wait on Mr.. L. Mex. Bell, the
recently appointed Collector of Customs, and urge
upon him the appointment of Fred. Lee. colored,
"a ianitor of the custom hou-e building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
"A Scrap OF Paper Saved Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper
but it saved her life She was in the last stages
of consumption, told by physicians that she was
incurable and could live ouly short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds On piece OF
wrapping paper she read of DR.. Kings New lis
covery, aud got sample bottle it helped h'r, sh-
bought large bottle, it helped her more, bought
another and grew better fast, continued it, use
and is now strong healthy, rosy, pump, weigh
ing 140 pounds. For fuller particulars sond
stamp to W. II Cole, Druggist, Fort smith Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery Free at E. s.
Leadbeater & Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
SIGHT Restored.

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-About
one year ago my sight hogan to fail. with
the usual symptoms, viz: sfter reading for
short time my eyes became confused and
there seemed to be dimnes7 before them,
also accompanied with pansin the eye ball.
Being satisfied that glasses were impera.
lively demanded, applied to sou for them,
and, am happy to say, with wonderful re-
suits, for after having worn your crystal.
lied lenses for short time my eyes re.
gained their accustomed strength, and I can
now read the finest print for hours with
perfect case without glasses.
P.S. SPILLER.
Clerk in Land Office.
For sale by L Stabler & Co., druggists,
Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
[Bishop Grcgg,s letter.

sEWANEEi ItHH'I august W LOOT
Mr. 4. K Hawkes:
Sir-l have been using your glasses for the
greater rart of two years; am much impressed
with their superiority, and take pleasure in COM
mending them for long use and perfect sight
where that is possible. respectfully,
ALEX. GREGG,
Bishop Episcopal Church and Chancellor of the
University OF the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

have tried every brand of insect powder
that is sold in the MARKET with but poor re-.
suits, until used Stonebraker's. which rid
my premises of bugs, reaches and vermin
after the first application. l have never
seen such quick work of cleaning lem" out.
Yours respectfully,
a CowMAN,
Waverly, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
THESE PRICES WILL HOLD GOOD FOE
@oNE WEEK oNLY.~a
Remember snd dou't delay-cOme early and
your choice.

" My closing.out sale as adVertisao' owing
70 dissoln,ion in business, has been crowned VITA
,nceesa beyond expectation, and have therefore
concluded to continue this sale 'or ano.nef "eeA
in order 20 enable my patrons to avail themselves
of another chance for more bargains, which the
exhibits at my place at glance viii sho" The
QUESTION may arise in the minds Of many why
h 80 this closing out sale proven auch success
Simply because the prices We offer these GOODS 81
once convinces the trade that mean oosine'''
and give the public bargains, and no humbus'
1bave lust returned from Philadelphia, where
1 have purchased many drives now on e1niOi' az
my counter, marked st low figures Come every
body, and convince yourselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

stonebraker's Liniment ia the Standard
remedy of these parts.
E A WILSON s. Co.,
Paatine, W. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

Cbills and fever of three years standing
cured by Simmons Liver Regulator.-E.
Watkins, Watkins House. Uptonville. Ky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

sLEEPLESS NIGHTS made miserable By that
terrible cough Shiloh's Cure is the remedy Tor
Won. E. s. Lead beater & Bro. Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

Take Simmons Liver Regulator. One
dose is worth 100 dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

OPERA KoUsE.-Another large audience
greeted the New York Theatre Co. lsst
b!& 81, and from the applause and the com.
meat from those present M'Lias was a sue
GEES. Tonight the romantic comedy drama,
"TAe Pearl of Savoy" will be presented
with toe entire company in the cast. A
matinee for ladies and children will be given
to morrow afternoon. when will be presented
Whitcomb." On Saturday night the Irish
drama kathleen" will be presented.
The Night Owls Burleeque and Galety
Company will be the attraction at the Opera
House next Monday night. The company
has been greatly augmented in members
talent and novelties, having now 40 art,s.es,
every one OF whom is said to be star. Ele'
CANT wardrobes aud pretty women pervade
the programme. and 1.-the. graceful beauties
will pose in beautiful attitudes and dispose
themseive In classic -nns. The manager
anuounces that the trot 20 does not cater to
a lady audience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsi ard Liver
Complsut? shiloh's Vitslizsr is guaranteed to
cure you. E. s. Lesdbeatsr & Bro, Agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

There is a fair demand for Flour at current
prices. The Wheat market, close without mate.
rial change; the bulk of the receipts are still Of
inferior grades and no choice has been offered
during the week; sales at 60, g. 73. IS and 76
as to condition. Corn is easy at 56a37 in bulk
on cars iobbers pay cent or two more Rye is
firm at 43 to 81. Oats are steady at 25s30 Eggs
advanced this morning &c per Dozen Batter,
Pork, Potatoes aud other produce are in constant
demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Math'
er's Glove Cleaner. For sale only at Lead
beater's drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

sHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure ii
sold by us on guarantee. 1t cures Consumption
E. s. Leadbeater & Bro, agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
from the Christian Advocate !

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes. has gained national repu-
tation as practical optician, and his celebrated
spectical and patent spring eye glasses are known
throughout the United States. We are writing
this article with pair of his new crystalized
lenses, and they seem to as transparent ss light
itself with them the finest print is as clear as in
youth Editor Christian Advocate, Dallas, Tex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

RICHMOND MAREa., Feb 20-F.our Is quiet
at 80 50a5 so for fine tn patent family. The
offerings Of Wheat ara light, and less than 600
very good 1900 bu,hel OF Cora wAro offered,
but no sales reported Less than $50 bushe of
the 1000 bushels OF Data offered we.o sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

A stitch In time Take Simmons Liver
Regu ator and prevent sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
LOCAL NEWS.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 81.
mr. PROPOSED SHOE FAcroRY.-A meet

Far this section continued cold, northeTly
Ids fair weather, cold and fair Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

If you want to erioy your meals strength
en- your digestion with Simmons Liver Regu
lator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

THE 22ND OF FEBRUARY Tomorrow,
the 22ad OF February, Westinghouse birth
day, viii! be legal holiday, but will only be
partially observed in this city. The banks
and government offices will be closed and
the postofsce will be closed from 10 q. N. to
5 D. M, but the general business of the city
will go on as usual. There will be no pub.
lie observance of the day, the customary pa
rade, which is usually gotten UP by the fire.
men, having been postponed till June, when
the State Firemen's Association is to meet
here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

For horse collie Simmons Liver Regulator
ia known to be the best remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

LYNcuBUne MARKET Feb 20. The marx
are quiet, with rShs offerings o. graf We
quote. Fur IS s5 80 for fac TO family
Wheat 65 ,S3, MS 10 quality Corn 93A43; Bye
4Sa52, and Oats 30s35,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

FREDERICKSBURG MARKEr, Feb COZ on
quiet at So so 3 26 'or fue super stive paren
Wheat easy at 60aS3; Corn SO SO ats 3D.
go The market IS quiet with light cffsrings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

THAT HACKING COUGH can be 30 quickly
cured by Shioh's Cure. We guarantee it. E 5.
Leadbeater 81 Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

NOMINAL DAMAGES In the CircuitCourt
of Washington yesterday the jury In the case
of Lucy A. Lasster against the Inland,
Seaboard and Coasting Company, in her
suit for 81, 900 damages, returned verdict
for nominal damsges--the price of tickets
and costs-in favor Of plaintiff. She claimed
damages, because when she had bought q
ticket for state room on the steamer Lady
of the Lake, she found that room already
occupied and she sat up all night. The de-
tense was that she had been offered another
atate room equally IS good, but she refused
to accept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

COUNTY MEETING.-An adjourned meet
ing of the citizens Of the county was held at
Baiston on "Wednesday right to consider
the matter of improving the county roads.
Some Of the people of the county want the
Legislature to pass Law allowing the coun-
y to issue bonds for road improvements; for
the appointment of 81 county engineer, who
shall have charge Of sll roads and the abol.
ishment of the offices o! rosd overseer,
read supervisor snd county surveyor. at q
former meeting Of tax payers the proposed
bill vas referred to committee consisting
Of Mess,s. Phillips, Douglass, Lacey, DE-.
Gray and Commonwsa!th's Attorney Clem-
ents. o. Wednesday night the committee
reported favorshly on the bill, but on vote
being taken in the meeting msjority voted
agsinst it for the reason that taxes you'd be
increased too much if the bill became law.
Notwithstanding this reverse the egita,ors
OF the scheme Intend to push the measure
and will take steps at once to secure its in-
PRODUCTION by Mr.. Hume, the delegate from
Alexandria county to the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21
MONETARY AND COMnERulAL

The feature of the weeks transactions was the
Gales OF several blocks of the old C. & o. Canal
bonds which had been held for years in this city
and which had been garded SIS almost worth
less These bonds were sold at 27l3, and put a
c :nsiderable sum Of money in circulation. There
is but little improvement to note in the general
business for the weok, and from the country COM
plai nts of hard times continue. Six per ct. con-
tinues to bo the ruling rate for money heresbouts.
Tho onotot;ons for local stocks are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

Masonic V1sITATIoN.-A delegation from
Hiram Lodge and several other Masons OF
Washington, headed by J. A. Sample,
Grand Master of the District of Columbia,
paid fraternal visit to Jackson Lodge of
this city last night to witness the comforting
of the Third degree. which was done In
most Impressive manner by Worshipful Mas
ter Netherland The robes recently pur.
chased for the lodge were worn on the occa-
sion. After the comforting OF the degree q
bountifu repast. prepared by Mr.. Louis
Brill, sr., was served to all present, which
was heartily epj Dyed. Toasts were respond
ed TO by J. A. Hay, P. G NJ of Indiana J..
A Sample, G. III. of the District of Colum
bic. and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

Are YOU nervous or debilitsted? A. B. G..
Tonic guaranteed to repair all worn tissues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

CHICAGO, February 21-11 a. m-Wheat-Msy
777s. Corn-May 29a. nsts-May 2Os4 Pork
Feb SO 70. Lard-MaIS5 72ls. Short Bibs--caat
81 671a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

K!dn.y affections of years standing cured
by Simmons Liver Regulator.-J. W. Poynts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

ANOTHER CHARTER.-Judge Keith has
granted charter to the Southern Real Els
tate Company, the purposes of which are TO
buy real estate. Sc, and to sell 90 commits
sion real estate, water powers, go. The
capital stock is to be $40 600, divided Into
shares of $40 each, AMI the principal office 10
to bs in this CITY. The off ;ers are p. L,
McClelland, of Louisville president; R. B
B. Chew. of Upper Marlboro, vice presi-
dent Watson Boyle, of Washington, secre'
tary, and G. g. Lee, of Washington, treas
urer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

BALTIMORE, Feb 21.-Cotton firm mid ding
liz. Flour dull; Howard street and West
ern super So 25aS2 70 do extra 50 90a3 60; do
family So 75a4 90 City Mills-Rio brands extra
81 15a4 49, winter wheat patent 81 40a4 81 {;
spring do 81 S5a5 Is; straight 81 25a4 rs /;
extra So 60a4 90. Wheat-southern scarce ;
prime grades nominal; Fultz 1854; longberry
91ae6; steamer 2 red 77a7S; Western dull No
winter red spot and Feb 81i4; March 81 las
S1a4 May 936ss837s Corn-southern dull and
nomnally 3Sa42; yellow 35a39 mixed spot and
Feb 36s361s; Mar 355sa357s April 359sa332. ;
May 357ss36: July 367sa37 steamer 34sa.
Oats fairly active and firm Southern and Penna
2Sa31; Western white 20 lea31 do mixed 271aa
%; graded No white 30a31. Rye dull but I'M
changed. Hay finn; Prime to choice timothy
Sl2 50a12 Provisions steady and quiet. Mess
Pork old 81 so; new Sill. Bulk meata-loose
shoulders s. long clear and clear lib sides 6's.
sugsr-pickled shoulders 5 y; sugar-cured smoked
shou ders 614,; hams loyal \. Lard-refned
~ crude Ga. Butter firm; Western packed 16
AL best. roll 16s1S; creamery 26a28 Eggs
strong at Is. Coffee firm Bio cargoes 1874. Sugar
steady A soft 6H,. Whi-ky firm at 81 U9a1 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

NEW YORK, Feb 21-Cotton steady; splands
IL Sic; Orleans IL 1G futures easy on old
and steady on new crop. Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat dull and easy. Corn active and
easy. Pork active and steady at 81 Call 25. Lard
quiet and steady at SIS 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

PERSONAL complimentary german
was given in Lynchburg Tuesday night at
Calisthenic Hail in honor of Miss String
fellow, of this city. Miss MCCARTHY, of Fred
evicksburg, and Miss Campbell, OF Rich.
mond.
Mr.. B. R. Foley, 1st class machinist U. S.
N, who was ordered to duty at the Norfolk
navy yard iu connection with the machinery
of the U. S. S. Petrol, Ia in this city visiting
his family on east Duke street. who have
been very sick but who have improved
Mr.. Foley will leave tonight on the steamer
Learv for Norfolk 1t is understood that
Mr.. Foley, eince his connection with the
navy, has obtained the highest merit for the
abilities he has displayed during his stay az
the Norfolk yard.
Mr.. Thos. F. McCrink. machinist. U. s.
n, brother 10 law to Capt. Brooks. OF south
Lee street, is in Norfolk on the U. 3. 3.
Franklin on waiting orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-02-21

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Feb 2O-pefned
Sugars HArds: Cat loaf 7lac cmbNS 6aac; pow
dered 6s,c granulsted 81 - 64c sohs:
moulds A 6Nsc; diamond !. 6esc; coufectioners'
16a6l4c; CoinInbis A 6lsc per ID The
ocm-I avs been 70 MAR.
C. Il -e-Th- dema"d 3 imrrnved for Rio ia
voices ard the n-r' ct Is very firm l9d4c for
lilo, and liz 17S4c pr ID Tor No CRAZE
BALr1MoRE CATTLE MAExET F b 2O.-Prices
of Beef Cattle this week ranged as foiI"ws:
Best..... ......,........ ......"St % ~ 20
Generally rated first quslity..... -
Medium or good fair quality 12ia 8 62la
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and
Cows. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. w az 10
The wsrkcs for Beef I attle has been one OF rne
most sluggish seen hero for months Price, Were
15s20c per 100 lbs lover than asst week.
Sheep and Lsmbs-1rsde has been fairly active
for go d sheep and Lambs, and for common stock
| of both kinds it has been dull. Common to fair
she p sell at 3 4. fair 10 good ut 5a)1ec md
90 ID to extra ut 8 'sa6c per ID gross Lambs seil
at 4s6l4c per Id gross
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Feb 20.-Beoves
no trading in Beef Cattle dressed beef dull at
51ba7 &c PEI ID for common to prime native sides.
Calves-market quiet; vess S5sS so per 100 lbs,
and grassers and Western Calves S2s3 90. sheep
and Lambs-markst Gull but firm very poor 10
pr ne Sheen 81 50.6 20 per 100 lbs, aud Lambs
S6a7 46 per 100 lbs. Hogs -rket nearly nom
inal for i've Hogs at 81 load 90 per 100 lbs.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Feb. 20.-Cattle-
market steady; beeves S4 60s4 go; steers $3a
40; stockeIs and feeders S2s3 so; COWS. bulls
and mixed 81 75a3 55; Texas Cattle 50 eOs
g so, and Yves ern rangers 81 7Oa3 er 100 lbs.
Hogs-markeu weak mixed 50 8Oa4; heavy
So 8Oa4 O5; light So S5s4 O5; skips So 25a3 70
per 100 pounds sheep-market steady natives
So 5Oa5 90 Western 81 80A5 10 (; Texans So so.
Lambs S5a6 Is par 100 lbs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-23
SECURING HIS ANNUITY.
The Celebrated Peter Pindar Was Too
Sharp for His Publisher That Time.

The Celebrated Peter Pindar Was Too
Sharp for His Publisher That Time.
From the Scottish Americana
DR.. Walcot, the celebrated "Peter Pin
dar," was an eccentric character, and had a
great many queer notions of his own. A
good story is told by one Of his cotempo-
raries of tha manner in which he once
tricked his publisher. The latter. wishing
to buy the copyright of his works,
offered him a life annuity of e2O0. The
doctor, learning that the publisher was very
anxious to purchase, demanded e3O0. In
reply, the latter appointed day on which
he would call on the doctor and talk the
matter over.
On the day assigned the doctor received
him in his dressing gown, even to the night
cap, and, having aggravated the sickly look
of a naturally cadaverous face by purposelY
abstaining from the use of razor fer some
days, he had all the appearance of candi-
date for quick consumption. Added to this
the crafty doctor assumed hollow and most
sepulchral cough, such as would excite the
pity OF even a sheriff's officer, and make
rich mans heir crazy with joy.
The publisher, however, refused to give
more than e200, till suddenly the doctor
broke out into a violent fit of coughing,
which produced an offer of e250. This
the doctor peremptorily refused, and
was seized almost Immediately with
another even more frIghtful and longer pro-
tracted attack that nearly sufocated him,
when the publisher. thinking it impossible
that such man could live long, raised his
offer, and closed with him at e300. The old
rogue lived % or 30 years afterward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-23
FACTS CONCERNING WOLVES.
Their Points of Identity With and Differ
ence From the Dog.

Their Points of Identity With and Differ
ence From the Dog.
Temple Bari
The natural enmity which subsists be-
tween dogs and wolves is characteristic
which is recalled by the autipathy shown
by every good watchdog toward strangers of
his own race; but that wolves should devour
dogs certainly savours somewhat of canni-
balism, for these friends and foes of man are
in fact two branches oil the same family, as
is proved to the satisfaction of naturalists
bv their identity in various important char
acteristics, though sundry minor points of
difference are noted, such as that
in drinking dog laps, whereas
wolf sucks, and in biting the
wolf gives rapid succession of vicious
snaps, instead OF the firm, retaining hold
which generally characterizes the bite of
healthy dog. The character of the bark
also differs greatly, the honest dog-bark
being replaced by short swapping, while
the wolf voice is chiefly exerted in pro-
ducing dismal howls.
As regards external appearance, the COM
mon woli with his shaggy coat bears much
closer resemblance to Collie dog than the
latter does to most other branches of the
dog tribe, though the cruel, treacherous ex-
preston of the obliquely-set eyes betrays
how different is the wolfspirlt from that
which looks out through the kind, true eyes
of the faithful dog. Yet there have been
instances of homestead wolves which have
formed a strong attachment to their human
owners, while on the other hand we have to
confess that the dog-race does include both
savage and cowardly individuals.