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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
CENTRAL STANDARD TINE.
la0nnSQIVani6 Lines
From Bridpeport Station.

Trains via the cleveland and Pit.bIrr Rail-
road leayr Bridgeport ror PlU>hurg. Chicago
and Cleveland. go m For piu.hurr 1922
Co. DO. For Chicago and Cleveland t.ls D. 900.
For Pitt,hurs and New York. 2.5i D. 300. For
Strubenyillc s.xi 200.
Train, arrive go bridgeport 800 .i3 20. m.. lO.',2
"a. m.. l2:3s p. m., f.3s D. m.. aud ~ %. BOO.
ON Saturdays ouly-for East Liverpool 6.ii
p m.; from Ea,t Liverpool. il-l2 D. in.
FROM WHEELING STATlON
Trains via the pitt.burg. Cincinnati and ST.
LOU. Railway. Panhandle Route. leave Wheel
ing. for Stcuhcnyille, Pitt,burg ana fhr East
G.sl %. m.. r. % D. m.. go p. m.. and $40 p m.
For Columbus, Cincinnati. indianapolis Hul ST.
Louis. go %. m. aud $40 D. Old. For Columbus
and Chicago. IL. % p. m. Trains arrive 100 Wheel
ing at 5..Oa. u.. 1000 %. m.. o o. D.. in.. and 80
D. m Train. leaving at $50 90. DOB. and arriving
1t so D. m. run solid between Wheeling and
Pitt,bufs. All trains daily except sunday.
UUfu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
The Metal Market.

New York. March 24-Lead, unsettled
domestic - 92l{. Tin, quiet and easier;
straits so 20.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

WHAT is more attractive than pref
ty taco with % fresh. bright complexion?
For TO- usc PozZouiS Powder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

L1OR SALE-LOT 95NiW FEET ON WEST
i side Of South Broadway. between Zane nn.
Virginia street. Price 800 j. L. LAKE. lu
Main street mrs5ra
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

EOR RENT-THE VALLEY HOME. ONE
Il mile west Of Bridgeport. containing Tween
~ Acres Of Bottom Land, Hay Scales Stock
Lots, and Large Barn. THOS FRASIER. fe27h
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

cept sunday
ARRIVE.
From New York. Philadelphia and Baltimore.
9:3O a. m. and l2:i5 p NJ. and 40 p. me- daily
Cumberland Accommodation, 5;;j p. H.. eA-
cept Sunday.
Grafton Accommodation. 1915 p. m. daily
Moundsyille Accommodation, g:O5 a. H.. cX-
cept sunday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

For Chicago. S.25 and 1896 a. m. and 1910
D. M daily. aud 4:l5 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Cincinnati Express, l0.O5 IA. and iO.l5 p. M,
daily.
Columbus and Chicago Express, except sun
day. 1918 p. M.
Columbus Accommodation. 4:l5 p. M, except
Sunday.
-. Clairsville Accommodation. 1905 a. m. aud
l:45 and 4.l5 p. m, except sunday.
ARRIVE.
Chicago Express. -: Is and $50 a. H.. and 6.iO
p. NJ. daily. and 800 a. M, daily, except sun
day
Cincinnati Express, 5:35 %. m. and 6.i0 p. n..
daily.
Columbus Accommodation. 1850 a. m, daily,
except Sunday.
st. Clairsyille Accommodation. ll.00 a. M. and
l:35 and 6:l0 p. m. except Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
Tpr 32ritt.

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nor RENT-UPRIGHT STEINWAN PIANO
Il Call ON or address e. r." this Office
mr23dqes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
3l]5eelin9 Register
Crauclcrs' Q5uiNr.

A RRVAL AND DEPARTURE
n or TRAINS EXrLASArioN OF REFER
rN.r utHk~. ru4uy. Sunday cNctl.rd vMgu-
I., .,...t.I ssunjay excepted. saturday
.....t.I saturday 20 Meridian. De-
..rI.-r-t f,Sq Wheeling time. which b, one
...rlI.r flau Central Time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
For Sale.

IGOR SALE-BLACkSMITH AND WAGON
i Shop with all the material and lease
of ground FOR over two and one-half years. y. ~
j. y Charnock. marlGlqcu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
For Rent.
FOR SALE.

Z O0 SAL6.
No. 1922 NcColloch ST.. lot S9X65 So.
TIA. very desirable property ON the northeast
corner OF Fifteenth aud Jacob streets. fronting
40 feet ON Fifteenth street. and running back 20
| the alley 100 feet.
Storc-room and Dwellings Nos 81 and So Fif-
ternth street. Must Dee sold within % days We
offer q bargain
No. BIO McColloch Street on easy terms.
RINEHART g. TATUM,
Real Estate. Stocks and Fire Insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

From Pittsburg. 1000 %. m. daily. 1880 p. m.,
except Sunday. $50 and 1910 p. no., daily.
Washington Accommodation, $40 q. NJ, daily
except Sunday.
CHAS. .. SCULL.
nolO General Passenger Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25
W p. AZ DIVISION.

For Pittsburg. r. 10 and 40 a. m., and 6.a) D..
H.. daily and 40 p. M. daily. except sunday.
Washington Accommodation. 5-35 p. m., rN-
cept Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-25

GoNrRNNENTs-Dull Nd steadY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
AUCTION SALES.
Ry r. T. Lucas, Auctionocr.


DY VIRTUE OF TWO DEEDS OF TRUST, one
d dated December ID, 1856, and tho other
dated May 18th, 1859, duly recorded the under
signed, trustee therein named, by direction Of
the beneficiary in said deeds mentioned, will cx-
pose to sa'e ut public auction, on
SATURDAY, J ONE 18th, 1890,
st ID o'clock M, in front of tho Royal street on
trance to tho Market Building the following
property to wit:
A CERTAIN PIE EOR PARCEL OF GROUND
with the improvements thereon, stuat I'd in the
city of Alexandria, bounded rs follows: Begin
ming orc hundred and twenty. eight feet seven
inches north of the northwest intersection of Glib
bJn and Columbus streo;s, and running thcaco
north twcnly-four feet with Columbus street !;
thence west one hundred and seventeen feet six
inches to an alley eleven feet ten inches wide;
thence south with said alley twenty-four feet to
James Edmonds' line; thence with said line cast
ono hundred and seventeen feet six inches to the
beginning with the right of way ovcr said alley
IN common with others entitled thereto
Tho above property is sold subjec. 20 tho wife's
right of dover.
Terms OF salo Cash Conveyance ct expense
of purchaser,
my27 is CO. SIPPLE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

No a eos ahs S Ta w washington D. C.
A NNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCkHOLD-
II ERS OF THE WASHINGTON REAL ES-
TATE COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given that tho annual meet
Estate Company will be held in the princ pal
ofice of the company, No. 703 King street, Alex
andria, Virginia, on (the frst) MONDAY, June
., 1890, at o'clock p. M. for the election of of
fcors for the suing year. and tho transaction of
such other business may properly come before
said meeting. Books for the transfer o. stock
will be closed on Wednesday, May %, to Tues
dsy. June 8, both dates inclusive An amend-
ment to tho constitution has been proposed and
will BIO acted upon at the annual meeting
Nv order of the Board OF Directors
my17 2w W. MOSBY WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
RIVER VIEW FOR 1890

ALEXANDRIANS' MOST POPULAR RESORT.
The now excursion steamer SAMUEL j..
PEN1Z, the fastest the Potomac, will leave
her wharf, foot of Prince street, EVERY WEE
NESDAY, at 10:15 a. m, and 2:15 and 7:15 p. m.
Returning at 1890, $50 and II p. m.
Tickets Doc
FAMILY DAYS common @ SATURDAY, July s.
Dancing day and evening at the grounds in the
largest and finest pavilion south of Now York.
The only place on the PoLoma; Lighted by olec-
tlicity.
Excellent meals furnished on tho gyouns at SOC.
This resort has iine Switch back Railway and
all other popular amusomonts.
No Objectionable parties allowed on boat or
grounds. Z S. RANDALL,
my27 3m Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
LOCAL BREVITIEs.
slness at FIsbtown Ia about over for the

Business at Fishtown ia aooug over ior the
season.
The regular seai-monthy meeting OF the
City Council will re held to-aght.
Alexandria Council Royal Arcannm has
paid to hrs. Mary G. Powell $1,000, the
amount of the benefit held In that order by
the late DR.. R. G. Powell.
The President has COMMITTED to imprison-
ment for life the death sentence imposed on
Lewis Williams, the oolored murderer, who
was TO have been hanged in Washington on
Thursday.
Heavy reine in the counties bordering the
upper Potomac have caused that river to
rise considerably and to overflow its bahks,
doing much damage. Here the river Is
very muddy with swift current.
a handsome and yell executed portrait
of the late DR.. NJ III. Lewis, painted by Mrs.
l.. W. Reid, has been hung on the wall In
the Lewis ward ofthe Alexandria Infrmary.
The ROOMS In this ward have recently been
fitted up with every convenience.
Several days ago the application of F. B.
Baltimore for keeping bar room at 204
north Fayette street WAS received by the
Excise Board and held under edVisement,
and yesterday the same was disapproved.
This is the frat application that has been
dsapproved By the board.
Mr.. J. T. Stone will have for saie tenor.
row at bis stand on the wharf some fine
crabs, clans and oysters.
High water in the 1uns about Rectortown
caused another delay in the arrival here to-day Of
trains on the Manassas road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD & LOTHRoP, J
CORNER 18th and F STREETS N. W,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Tuesday Nav 81. 1890

uSSudy, Mdy ~, lou.
Ladies New Tennis Shirts
Ladies' New Tennis. Shirts, in un-
shrinkable cotton cheviot, neat
patterns. Only $l.75 each. Can
be worn either as a Blouse or Shirt
Waist.
We are also showing the same
shape in unshrinkable flannel and
wash silk, in a variety of attractive
patterns. 50 Is, S., and 81 each.
The assortment of our Ladies
Flannel and Silk and Flannel
Blouses is exceedingly attractive,
comprising the very latest and
most desirable shades, made with
silk stitching and sailor collars.
So SO and 81 each.
Ladies Cream Shanghai Silk
Blouses. Only $6.75 each.
Ladies' New Silk Waists.-We
have just received another line Of
Ladies' China Silk Waists, in Black
and Cream, made with high should
ers, full sleeves, tucked, plated, &C.,
at $6.75, So, and $40 each.
Third foor)
Colored Mohair Brilliantines for
Travelling Costumes. To-day we
will make a display of the follow
ing lines in Colored MohsiF Bril-
liantines suitable for travelling Co.'S
tunes.
36-inch Hair-line Stripe Mohair
in Green, Garnet, Brown, Drab,
Sapphire, &c. Only SOC per yard.
4O.inch Plain Mohair, in Navy
Blue, Seal Brown, Steel Gray,
Olive Green, Old Rose, &c. Only
soc per yard.
40,inch Plain Mohair, in Serpent
Green, Golden Brown, Olive,
Bronze, Silver Gray, Old Rose,
Garnet, &c. Only 75c per yard.
42.inch Side Band Brilliantines.
Only Use per yard.
40-inch Plain Mohair Brilliant
ines, silk finish. Heliotrope, Pom
gee, Garnet, S;eel Gray, Buff and
White, &c. Only 81 per yard.
Suitable for Travelling Wraps, U.S.
tiers, &c.
4O.inch Mohair Tamise, light
weight, soft in texture. and silk
finish. Pongee, Steel Gray, Cadet
Blue, Sapphire, Drab, Navy Blue,
Myrtle Green, &c. Only $l.25 per
yard. Desirable for midsummer
wear.
@ Goods delivered in All ex.
andria.
WooDW ARD & LoTHRoP,
CORNER i TIL AND STREE is N. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
Is Consumption Durable?

Read the following: Mr. C. Fl. Morris, Newark,
Ark, says: Was down with Abscess of Lungs and
friends and physicians pronounced me an Incura-
BILE Consumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on my third
BOTTLE and able to oversee tho work on my farm.
IL is tho finest medicine ever made.
Jesse Middlewsrt, Decatur Ohio, says: Had it
not been for Dir. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption | would have died of Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in best Of
health"
Free bottles at s. Lcadbcatcr & Bros drug
storc (wholesae sgentsl. Regular sizes 30 cents
snd ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
LEMON ELIXIR.
4G4N O&s A04
A Plea SAINT Lemon Drink.

a Pleasant Lemon Drink.
For bilousness and constipation, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take Lemon
Elixir.
For sick and nervous headaches, take Lemon
Elixir
For slecplessness and nervousness take Lemon
Elixir.
For loss of appetite and debility, take Lemon
Elixir
For Towers, chils and malaria, take Lemon
Elixir.
shove diseases, all of which arise from torpid or
diseased liver. stomach, kidneys bowels or blood.
Prepared only by DR.. 81. MOTLEY, Atlanta, Ga.
soc and 81 per bottle. Sold by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
EDUCATIONAL.
CORPORATION NOTICES.
U1INAL NOTICE TO GAS DELINQUENTs.

In addjtio To the notices that have appeared
in the daily papers during tho past month calling
gas nsumers attention to tner unpaid bills, I
have mailcd Thorn statements of their accounts,
requesting settlement in full by June LIST next,
which is the end of the fiscal year. l will be at
the cflico of tho City Gas Works every day from 8
to a o'clock dinner hour included) to attend
to this business. Having INDUCED many
until further indulgence is out of the question,
delinquents politely notified that il their bills
are not paid by June 9th shall be compelled to
turn off the gas and collect the money, according
to law, in which case the gas will not be again
turned on without cash deposit. The bills must
and will te collected. Tho law requires it and
tho Gas Works need it,
my24 E. T. COOK, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

THE FIREMEN's PARADE-The Friend
ship Fire Company held q meeting last night
and appointed committee to secure music
and make arrangements for the 6remen's
parade In this city on Thursday of next
week, On the occasion of the meeting of the
State Firemen's Association. The company
will meet again on Friday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

DEATH ON THE RAIL.-Andrew Buss, a
brakeman on the Midland railroad. fell from
the top OF a freight car near Lawyers sta
tion, yesterday afternoon, and was instantly
killed, the train passing over his body. His
home was at North Garden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

Delicate persons. and all whose systems
have become debiitated, should bear In
mind that Simmons Liver Regulator is not
q drastic, purgiDg medicine, does not weak
co or deplete the system as other purgatives
%, hut acts gently. IL will invigorate lik
glass of wine, but is not intoxicating bevs
erags to lead to intemperance will promote
digestion, dissipate headache, and generally
tone up the system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

& NEW AssoCIATIoN.-A branch of the
8:u ual Life and Maturity Association of
Washington was organized In this city tc-
6ay with the following officers: F. E Cor
beti, irealdent; George Uhler, vice presi-
dent. aod l. G O'Neal secretary and treae-
urer. 'Hhe above and s. q Lunt and II. B.
Perry are the directors. Mr.. A. W. Arm
strong was elected attorney for this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
EXCURSIONS.
pHREE TRIPS TO
RIVER VIEW
DECORATION DAY, NAY 80, 1880

DECORATION DAY, MAY 30, 1890.
GRAND FAMILY EXCUR SION.
Steamer SAMUEL j. PENTZ will leave her
wharf foot of Prince street at 1915 a. m, 2:15
and 6:15 p. m. Dancing all dayat the grounds.
Prof J. B. Caldwell will have charge of tho pa.
vilion.
Tickots-Gantlcmsn and LAZY, 5oc lady tick
ct, Csc; children under II, 25c.
For charters, &c. apply to
E. s. RANDALL,
m12T 4t Proprietor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

THE REV. GEO. Il. THAYER, of Bourbonj
Ind, says "Rotb myself and vito owe our lives
to SHILOH'S CONSUMPTION CURE" E. S.
Leadbeater G. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

Hon. Alex. E. Stephens. of Ga, says
simmons Liver Regulator is mild and suits
ue better than more active remedies"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Math
er's Glove Cleaner. For sale only at Lead
beateI's drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness Loss of Appetite, Yellow
Skin? Shlohs Vitalizor is positive cure. E.
S. Leadbca.er & Bro. Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

There is much In good blood but if born
of bad blood. "a. B. G. Attentive" is the
ouly remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

oFEIcIAL VISIT The Committee on
Poor of the City Council early one morning
of i'st week paid al official visit to the
A!ras House. and though the matron was
taken unawares the committee found every
thing about the premises neat and clean ard
10 perfect order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

WHY WILL YOU cough when shilohs Cure
Will give you immediate relief. Price 10 cents,
SO cents and ST. f. S. Leadbeater g. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

STREET PAVING BIDs.-Proposa!s for paw
ing with cobble stones Alfred street between
Princess and 0rouoco Streets and Patrick
street from north line Of King street to south
line of Princess street, and putting down
cntbs,one where necessary on said streets,
were opened in the Auditors office to dag
in the presence of The bidders. They wore
as follows:
G. Putnam For ouvbing, 5So per foot /;
gutteriug, 60c per yard; paving, 5Sc per
yard redress;oe curb l0a per foot resettipg
curb, 7o per foot.
Newly, Studs & Co: Paving, 5S9 per
square yard cuttefing, 60a per square yard (;
curbing, 52o per front foot old curb reset, sc
per front loot; old curb dressed and set, 90
per irout foot.
Thos i Kelly Paving beth street and
gutter, 65!e per qOare yard curling, GOO
per front foot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

DEATH OF AN OLD REsIDENT.-Mr
Samuel King, whose serious illness was
mentioned 10 yesterdays GAZETTE. died at
his residence, on Prince street, late that
afternoon. Mr., king had been q resident
OF this city for about forty yesrs. he had
bsen emp!oSed on the river nearly all his
life, nnd was we'll and fagcrehly known
He leaves a widow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

PGoPEgTY SALES Mrs James PckIn
has sold to Mr. Jonathan Mathews her brick
house on the east side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Wolfe and wilkes. This sale WAS
made through Messrs Green snd Wise.
Mr. VIM Gibson he's sold to Samuel NJ.
Aainss house and lot On the south side of
Pendieton street, between Alfred and Pat.
rick, for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

A bar Of iron worth SIS becomes when
made into horseshoes, worth $40; into need
les, IS 325 per-knives, $50 and into watch
springs S240 900, or more than Its weight in
gold. The same can truly be said OF Stone
braker's Indian Gum Syrup for children
teethiug. In the drug store 1t ID only %
and 80 cents, but in your medicine chest,
where you can put your hands on it when
emergencies arise, it is worth $4,000, or .
thousand times it's weight in gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
A Prominent Minister Writes:

After ten years of great suffering from indiges
ton, with great prostration, blliousnoss,
disordered kidneys and constipation, have been
well man.
Rev. c. C. DAVIS, Ed NJ. E. Church South,
No. % Tatnall ST. Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

For an unpopular President, the remedy
the ballot; but for impure Blood a. B. G.
Alternative,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
WANTS..

JKJANTED-A NURSE for two small children
w also a good COOK. Call on Mrs. E. f
SIMPSON, 1927 Ponns. ave., Washington, d. c.
my27 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

sHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY-a positive
cure fer Catarrh, Diphthoria and Canker-Mouth
e. S. Lcadbeater g. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

CASES PosTPoNED.-JudgeK Keith held q
short term of the Circuit Court fer tho
County this morning and then adjourned
Court till tc-morrow. The hearing OF the
motion to dissolve the Injunction 10 tho
Washington, Marshall and Fairfax cases
WAS continued i'll Wednesday of rext
week at Ws,rsnton, and the GASES growing
out Of The Pendepnis farm affair, in Fair
fax county, were continued till June oh, at
Fairfax G. Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27

PERSONAL The engagement is aonount-
ed ai Rev. DE-. McKin, rector OF the Church
Of the Epiphany, Washington, and Mrs.
B.ooka, widow of the late Mr.. VIM. Brooke.
Tbs star says: Mrs Brooke owns besuti-
iul house or X street and is reputed to b.
the uossesscr OF = large fortune. The rector
is wjdower and has three children grown.
Mrs. Brooke has daughter in society and
four hoys younger. The marriage Is ex
pected 70 be celebrated IL the autumn.
Mr. Frank Wasteld is quite sick.
BIZ. w 5. Towaon and Miss Minnie 7
Yves: were married at the III. E Church
South at 1890 O'Clock to-day by Rev. w. J.
Young in the presence of large numheF
of their friends. After The ceremony Mr.
and Mrs. Towson lett for trip North
A happy party of young ladies will leave
here to morrow to attend the monument IN
Yelling ceremonies at Richmond. The par
ty consists Of Mrs G. A. Mushbach, who
will act es chaperone, and Misses Vir-
ainia Corss, Belle Chapman, Matte Brock
eft and jennie Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-27
For this district fair weather, slightly coo'-
Or northerly winds; fair "Wednesday.
The Arlington Estate.

The condition of that portion OF tbs Ar
,,n,ron estate used by the United States
',overpment is constantly improving. The
9too4 wall around the portion OF the ceme-
tsry "a advancing to entire completion, and
ntbrr improvements have been made; but
ina. oortion not used by the government is
canupual!y retrUgrading. Tie remarkable
sneetgcle il presented there Of community
ri negroes, TAKEN ss cOntraband OF war and
.ljoyeC TO settle uaon the conhacated estate
If the late Mrs.. Robert e Lee. becoming al
most herbarous under the special jut!sdie-
nop Of the United States government. This,
TOO upon an emineaca which stacds, as 1t
,gere. Ia .he face OF the nation, for airing
ion Village ii 5 OF hill directly west of the
C.nitcl eud directly south of tue Elk cutive
Mansion, and only few miles distant from
eilbe.. TIE house, Of the settlement are
incoming dsg, by day, more diiapidsted;
.veo a. ealin IL te.n2 washed into eullies
or covered uith briass and weed7, and the
whole yillaae il in u pJucb worse condition
,bsn tie regro quarters OF neg ect, plan
tstion before the war. II ia said that the
negroes there work q lite as hard as their
fathers did 10 the times oi slavery. but they
are not tasifty auC? make no advance. I'hey
have no ecaoo:s As long as Virginia
took jurisdiction Of lbs reservation The
school system wss IN full operation bore.
A schaolhouse Ia the midst OF the village
baf excellent teachers, monthly examine
lion4 by the superintendent ard annual
exhibitions, hut noW the Uoited States has
No school there The ueg,cea 6ometiDes
sincs pa,itinnod Ire Uaited Sisiea authori-
t.,- for schcoi. bus were told there was no
means to establish cue, and SO education
does not form tbs youthful mnG" there.
AT iagtcn is as echoolless as Central Africa.
Nor Is here anywhere movement on the
psrt Of The United States to make any In
prnvemcnt. An infaut effort Of this kind
cot cAughtin collision between the War
Department and the Agricultural Depart
meut last year end was mashed to death