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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The daPs are now about a helf hour long
er than ibeY were q mnnIh ago. -

The 0ags are now about a helf hour long
er tran they were = month ago.
Tlsieport hst r V. Porte. u WISHING
tor, had been called 10 oe gas OF 81 ," sc cd
lag divis N of SaiIoh causc4, ~co:oret, OF
this city, lie deuiad.
]. is again reported shat toe Richmond
and Daavii:e system have UuCer r%oDs.GeFR-
ton Inc bDlidiog Of a double t!sck betn cen
this city and D&uviIle. The sidetracking
build ng alone tina road is beipg done with a
view g I & icupiet rsck at a Let very distant
dag.
A number OF Tunnel Town ytung men who
wee on sunday refused adm itsance to a house in
Maiden al eS, On no.th RoyaI street. were afriien.
before Justice Beech this evening charged with
pulling down : fenc', SC bGt the charge was Lot
sustained
The police repo t last night as having beea cool
and cloudy, with Iain abou = O'Clock. Thare
were three prisoners but 10 oJgers 10 the station
house. The Mayo: hal nJ .ses for thai TO-DAY
The iuDersl of Mrs. Kate as leman took place
this morning from the re idence Il her mother,
Mrs j.. MCGtaw, on King siIeet Tie remains
were taken to Georgetown Tor inteImeut.
The first insta lment on stock o. tne German
Building Association No ) viii be received at
Concordia Hail tomorrow night at $50 o'clock.
After a light fell OF rain this moraing followed
by s. little sleet and snow, the weather hecame
bright and mild again.
The Cooperation Court met ;his morning, but
without transscting any business adjon ned till
to-moriow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
Teleeranhic Breyities.

The President will give a stare dinuer to the
Diplomatic Corps Tonight.
A band 1880 Indians on st Peters reservation,
a few miles out of Winnipeg, is being rapidly
wiped out by la grippe.
The fourth annual meeting Of the Merchant
Tailors' National Exchange commenced It's session
at Chic .go this morning.
Thos. j. LASER, of New Hampshire, was to-day
appointed chief clerk of the Bureau OF Cons.ruc.
ton and Repair, Navy Department.
On account Of the grcas storm the Western IN
ion has but one wire working from New York
through to San Francisco.
1t is said that if something is not done imme.
diately for their relief many of the Indians in
Lac Court d'Cralles reservation will starve.
Peter oglesby. nephew OF ex-Gov. Oglesby, of
Illinois, accidentally shot and killed himself yes
terday afternoon while ont hon.ing near Denver
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Maryland Central Railroad Company held in
Baltimore yesterday William Gilmor was elected
President.
A foreign syndicate is said to havo closed a
bargain at Buffalo for all the vessels owned by
by the Rcd Stack" line and proposes to gobble
up al u OIuSl vi IdhS LIlo lLuG llcy Chu.
Gov. Abbott was inauguratel at Trenton, N. j.,
with i'm posing ceremonies. There was a big pa
rsde aad an artillery salute. while the city was
gayly de o ated.
Mrs. Day, arrested in Michigan ON the suppcsi-
ton that she was the famous "Old Mrs. Bender"
one Of the noted family of murderous, and who
was taken to Kansas City for trisl, has become
insane.
The re idence of Luther McCalmot, at Union
vile, Mo-, WAS burned yesterday and his aged
mother and two young girls we're consumed in
the flames. The father of tho children is crazed
by grief.
a negro jumped on the front Platform of a
street car in Indianapolis, Ind, last night, fatally
stabbed Morris Parry, the driver, and escaped
with the money box before the passengers know
that anything unusual had happened.
The President recommends that. provision be
made for locating the Apache Indian prisoners at
Mount Vernon Barracks, Ala, upon lands in the
Indian Territory. He also recommends that leg
~i,lation may be provided to prevent the rapid
and ~neeils:s destruction of the great forest areas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

We wish sou a happy and prosperous Now Year
and will substantiate this by starting in the year
with tho
BIGGEST BARGAINS OF THE SEASON.
1t viii save every purchaser of the following
goods from 80 to 100 cents on the dollar.
REMNANTS! REMNANTS!
Another case Of those Dress Goods Remnants
pnt on orr counters to day. This case is q better
quality of goods than the previous 8 cases sold
and only contains $500 yards viz:
Silk sfoi1sir Lustres, in black and coloIs, at %,
37lh aud soc per yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
EIGHT OVER A CospsE-A bloody Mo

FIGHT OVER A CORPSE "A bloody fiot
took placs between he Two warning factions
o. the Polish church ct Plymouth, Pa, yes.
terGoy evening. The L~ituaaians faction en-
daa9ored to bury one oftheit number in the
cemetery The Poless resisted and a fierce
battle took place, in which pistols. stones
and clubs were used. During the shooting
thirty men wera Frustrated by the wounds,
and the ground rear the grave was covered
with biood. The cofin was upset and the
body rolled cur. The Polanders were finally
routed by g posse of constables and citizen
Anthony Alof ace and joseph Luwisoh were
fatally ifined. The ,ing leaders were ar
rested, AID the body foally intsrred in the
grave ard is now bsing watched By a strong
posse. The Poles are easry and threaten
to dig up tho grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
a. Scrap OF Paper Saved Her Life.

It was just an ordinary scrsp of wrapping paper
but it saved her life. She was in the last stages
of consumption, told by PHI sicians that she was
incmable snd could live only a short time; she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On q piece of
Wrapping paper she read of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and got a sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought a large bottle, it helped her more, bought
smother and grew better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weigh,
ing 140 pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp to w. II. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles of this wonderful Discovery Free at z. S.
Lead & Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
SIGHT Restored.

Mr.. A. K. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-About
oue year ago uoy sight began to fail, with
the Usual symptoms, viz: sitter reading Tor
d short tine nay eyes became confused and
there seemed 10 be a dimness before them,
also accompanied with painsin the eye ball.
Being satisfied thst glasses were impera-
tiyols demanded, applied to you for them,
and, l am hsppy to say, with wonderful re-
suits, for after having worn your crystal
.zed lenses for q short time my eyes re
gained their accustomed strength, and can
bow read the finest print for hours with
perfect ease 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, 1890-01-21
Lemon Hot Drops.

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot Drops
For sore throat and bronchitis, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
Tor pneumonia and lsryngiti', take Lemon Hot
Drops.
Tor consumption and catarrh, take Lemon Hot
D.oos.
For ell -Aroat and lung diseases, take Lemon
Ho5 D.ops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
Sold by druggists. % cents per bottle. Pre-
pared by Il. Motley, Md Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 20.-Beeves
steers sold st SO 7Oa4 So, and bulls and dry cows
at 81 1888 % per 100 lbs. Cslves-msrket
steady: veals $3.50 per 100 lbI; grasders and
Western Calves So 75a4 per 100 lbs. Sheep and
Lambs dull and AAslsc lower; sheep sold at 81 %
a6 %, and Lambs at $6a7 25 per 100 lbs. Hogs
market steady for live Hogs at s. SOFA 10 per
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
Nellie Bly En- Rou e.

SAN Fsanscico. Jan. 21.-Miss Nellie BY
arrived here ct $50 this morning on the
stesuer Oceanic. she at once boarded q
special train and started on the overland
journey for Nav York, to plete her
voyage around the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 20.-12S
Cattle were offered and sold as follows Best Ala
41tc: good 4a44c; medium 3Aa3a4c: common
2lta3c. Some Sheep and Lambs were offered /; the
former brought 5a6c, and the latter 5s7Ac.
Yearling sheep 5a6lhc. Calves brought 5a6'ac.
s Cows snd Calves sold at S25a35 per head.
Market brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

of ths creditors, and nov the matter has
be4p compromised by the first purchasers
pay og SS0. 600 TO the creditors. TIE old
FsrmeTs and Mechanics Savings Bank OF
this CT y being one of the creditors will r.
ceiQe its share of this sum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

SUIT.-Mrs A. 5. Mazeeu. of Fredericks
burg, is about 10 bring a suit against the
Alsxaudtis end Fredericksburg Railroad
Company for $4,000 damages. Mrs. Ma
zsen was seriously injured By the railroad
accident watch occurred between this city
and Qlantico, on the night of August lst
last. rne Lance says: "She has been con.
fned to her bed and house ever since aud it
is thcught her ~ininries are p~ermanent.o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
ENTHUSIASTICALLY

1 lot 46-inch Henrietta Cloths at 25c.
Another lot, sc inches wide, at 12lac.
Every yard worth double.
We are OvERsTOCKED IN OUR CLOAK DE
PARTMENT, aud have determined 10 sell Ladies'
Misses and Childrcn's Goats at sacrificing prices
in order to reduce before our annual stock-taking
February 1st).
We are agents for tho Harris Wire Buckle sus
penders, and are displaying a largo variety Of
styles. These goods are f~rst-class, and are sold
strictly on their merits Every buckle is war
ranted for two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
LEMON
It's Wonderful Effect on the Liver, Stom
ach. Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.

ach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.
DIR. Mczley's Lemon Elixir is a pleasant lemon
drink that positively cures Ell Biliousness, Con-
situation, Indigestion, Headache, Malaria, Kidney
Disease, Iizzin,ss, Colds, Loss of Appetite, Fe.
ye1s. Chills, Blotches, Pimples, Pain in Back, Pal
~pitation OF Heart, and all other diseases caused By
disordered liver, stomach and kidneys, the first
great cause OF all fatsl diseases. Fifty cents and
one dollar per bottle. Sold by druggists. Prepared
only by H. Mozlsy, MD, Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

THE WHIPPING PosT.-It is reported that
during the last session of the grand jury of
this city the question ofreinststing the whip
ping post was informally discussed, and that
on a poll of the jlry every msa composing
it was in favor OF such a law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

. r. K. OF PAT q recent meeting of
the Uniform Rank Knights of PJthias, Mr..
S. L. Monroe was elected Captain. Il is
understood that a meeting of the rank will
soon be held at which Lieut.. Ms.bury and
ali the old officers will be re elected. A
few weeks since Gen. CANADIAN IF the order
came here and slaughtered out eli tha dit
~ferences that existed in the ranks and the
reelection of the old officers is q result of
his visit. Mir. J @ DePu,ron, @ho ~as Q
ColoDel on tas staff of General CANADIAN,
has resigned hi5 position in the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

TIE TANNFRY.-The Messrs. Smoot, "a
has been before stated, have determined no.
TO remove their tsnuery (Which was so bad
" damaged by fra last May from this city,
6uo are now engaged in rebuilding on the old
site aud will continue the manufacture Of
esther here CO SIS extensive o scale as here
tofore while it is more than probable that
they will increase their former facilities.
Already soma Of the burned buildings have
becu rebuilt, others are in course OF con
struc;ion and the vats ere being repaired
sad covered in. The manufacture of lesta-
or ID une Of Alexspdria's Oldest enterprises
AMI the present. fsm, which OWES the tan.
merry, sad their ancestors for three genera
tioGs, have successfully conducted the busi-
ness through a long number Of years. IT,"
detarmination OF the Messrs. Smoot to T
main 10 Alexandria and conti2ue their bust
ness here is of more than passing interest,
ior in the manufacture Of leather q large
number of meu are employed and a large
amount of capital required from which the
community derives direct henefi'. Aiexsn-
drs is holding her own and viii certainly
soon Join 10 the march of genegsl prosperity
which is shared By those cities which exert
themselves and whose citizens show the
usual amount of enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

SUIT COMPROMISED The suit growing
GU OF tle ssies of vns ". q o R r has
oeeu compromised. Il wili be remembered
tina a. The fist sale OF the road the pur.
ebasers faiied to comply With tho terms and
asecopd ssie was ordered by the Court. AT
Inc Second sale She road brought about
Sl5O,000 less tFuo st Inc fret sale, and the
cfed'tors broua6t Siis against the first pur.
ehaSe1s to recover tho Gifsrence. The suit
Vas recently decided in New York in favor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
DRFgNsEs OF WAsH1NGroN.-The engi.

DIZZINESS OF WASHINGTON. The engi-
reer beard on fortfcaiions has been order
ed 20 Washington 10 prepare a comprehsD-
Five plAn f.. he de!eoie of that city and tie
Pe,om4c :i9er. The entire river "ill be
carefully examined and lie has. sites for
civilizations se'eotsd, snd plaus of tt g
works needed viii be prepared. None of
the present defensss of the city is up to
modern requirements, aud Gully the sites
can be iii liz d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsi and Liver
Complaint? Shiloh'S Yitalizsr is guaranteed to
cure you. E. S. ] eadbeater 81 Bro Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cent?. Nasal Injector free. E. 8. Leadbeater &
Bro. AGENTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

Fer soda syrup, ice cream or baking pur-
poses l consider it q waste of time to seek
for any other than Stonebraker's FIavoring
Extracts. I used them for years and l rec
ommend them as the best in use.
W. F. HUFF,
Grocer, Coniectioner and Proprietor of
Huff House, Salem, Va.
JAM 1889
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

sLEEPLEss NIGHTS made miserable by that
terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for
You. Z. S Leadbeatcr u Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

The bile is removed, the head cleared and
indigestion restored by Simmons Liver Reg
ulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
LOCAL NEWS.
Tuesday Evening, JANUARY 81.

ror his section clearing, colder weather. with
-.hn1r winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
MoNETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW yoa1. Jan. 21.-The strong tone de-
veioped by the stock market yesterday was con-
tinued this morning, aud a general advance over
last evenings prices took place. The trusts were
less prominent in tho d~ealings, but there was
more animation among the leading stocks of the
regular list, aud during the first half hour there
was q moderately active business. First prices
we're generally from Is to % per cent. higher
than last nights figures, and the subsequent i'm
provemeut, which, however, in but few cases ex-
ceeded y per cent, extended to all portions OF
the list. Late in the hour q r~eac.ion, generally
Of mail proportions, occurred. but at IL o'clock
the market was again extremely dull and firm at
or near the best prices, the trusts being especially
strong. Money easy at 4a5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

New YoEK, Jan. 2t.-Coiton firm uplands
10 13.16; Orleans il JIG; futures easy,
Flour quiet ard easy, Wheat quiet and etrong
Corn quiet snd frmer. Polk dull snd unchan ged
at 81 ia11 25. Lard quiet and firm at Sc 27h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. E 5.
Ieldbeater 81 Bro Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

CHICAGO, jan. 21-11 a. m.-Wheat-May
S04. Corn-Jan 2S7s; May 3I7s Pork-Jsn
SO 70 bid. Iard-Jan s. 97+a. shorS ribs
Feb 81 sOa4 S21a bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

r osT-APIECE OF CHAIN and GOLD LOCK-
Ia EFT attached with From L. NJ" engraved
thereon. A reward will be paid for leaving the
same at the Telephone office. jsn21 BIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21
,clAl.-The Washington Capital Of Sun

S0CIAL.-The Washington C"Ptt"e Vi Gun
3n,s.R W. Whats hospitab'e mansion
Ga Pancs street, Alexandria, was the scene
of ~in.hApebIe gathering Friday evening,
on tne occasion of a dancing party given
bg Mtss sue Lee Wheat in honor OF her
ace.ts. Misses Bacon and Page CT Albermsr'e
couuIy, Va Ia the broad hall and large
double parlor there was q Joyous tnroDg OF
Young ladies and gentlemen, while between
i0e south windows stood the receiving party.
Miss Wheat. the hostess, greeted her guests
10 a court dress Of brocaded olive, salmon
and piak satin. diamond ornaments, ana
carried a bouquet of Watervi!le rcses. Mlss
Page was 0ttirad in pale blue crepe, orna-
mented with sapphires and diamonds, while
in her hand she carried an exquisite bou.
ouet of carnations and white roses. Miss
Bacon. in q dancing costume Of white lace,
wore ornsmenls, consisting of pearls and
ama,e,ds. end carried q bouquet Of La
,ance roses nd white hyac!ntbs. Mrs.
Ksgerdy d ogerh4i0's go6n was OF yellow
g65Za. diamond ornaments and sprays OF
yellow roses 10 match her costume; Mrs.
Johnson, navy biue velvet and point lace /;
Miss Nianigefode, brocsde petticoat, silk
en- traiue, red roses; Miss Marion Beach,
yeiicw gaCza, corssge bouquet OF La France
roses. aad Miss Johnston. white silk an nat
uraI hlwefs. Misses Florence Smoot and
Maud Wheat served coffee, aud Miss Eta
Johnston distributed fsvora for the German.
This was insugursted at / o'clock, and dan
chg continued until 4 O'Clock, Mr.. VIM.
Feudsil leading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

@-NoTrcE-Ihere will be meeting at ORR.
entail Castle Hall, north Pitt street, on Wednes-
day evening, 22d instant, at 7:3) o'clock, for the
purpose OF organizing a 10 ige of Knights of Pyth-
las. All interested are invited TO attend.
isn20 2s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

BALTIMORE, Jsn. Election quiet; middling
10Aa101h. Flour steady. Wheat-Southern
frmel Fultz 74aS4; longberry 75aS5; graded
steamer II; Western quiet No ? winter red spot
and Jan 80Aa90A Feb 80aaol; March S2iha
S2aa May S4a4 .95. Corn-Southern dull
white 35a40; yellow 30s3S; Western easy
3o7s April 374s371a; May 3Sa3SA steamer
33las33a4. Oats-fsirly steady demand. Bye
quiet; prime to choice 56s5S. Hsy dull prime
to choice timothy $40 50413. Provisions I'M
changed. Butter dull creamery 24a26. Eggs
steady; Western IA. Coffee firm Bio csrgoes fair
1873. Sugar strong A soft 6h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

OPERA HoUsE-To-night Mr.. George Il
Adams aud Miss Toms Hanlon, aided os a
coed conpsny of comedians will play here
ior the first time the comedy drama He,
She, Him, Her. In speaking of the play the
Boston Trarejer says "He, She, Him, Her"
Is piece brimfnl OF fan and laughter I6is
a succession OF incidents which serve to in
tFoduce a company OF excellent comedians
IN their speoiaitiea, all making an evening
ofuproarious iuu.
On Thursday mkt, Mics Adele Frost, aid
cd ~ a vsry superior company of metro
po!itsn a%riisis, presenting in q matchiess
manner Iogomsr, the Barbarian, will appear
nsre. %hetr cos,um;ng. moungiog and ger
e5ai approximation. will be revelations in
excellence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

ALEXANDRIA AABKET, jan. 21.-There are
no new features to report in the Flour mai kets
prices are steady. Wheat is rather more active,
and we note a hardening tendency, confined,
however, to strictly choice grades, other classes
being just ae hard as e7or to dispose OF to sdvan-
tage sales at GO, GO, Go, 6s, 20, 73 and IA; no
primo wa, offered to-day. Corn is quiet at 39 to
40 for new, and at 40 to ~ FOR old crop. Bye AS
to 55. Oats 81 to 80. Eggs are dull. Fork,
Potatoes, dressed Poultry aad other produce are
scarce and HIS her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

LAND TAX The question OF The saEo OF
lands for delinquent taxes is sgain claiming
the attention OF many land owners in The
county, the County Treasurer now being
sogseed Ia preparing his list for advertise
meot aud safe. The new code of Virginia
makes "a great change 10 the law as to the
sale OF land delinquent Tor taxes. Under
ths old Jaw The legislature of the State bad
20 order the ssle OF lands before the Treas
u1er could sell uudsr the new Law the
Treasurer is commanded to sell every tTo
years, aud 90 account ofthe increasing value
Of lsud in tae county, taxpayers, especially
not esi6ant land owners, are becoming
mucn more prompt in the payment OF their
and tax for fear of %clouding The titles to
theiy property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

Vegetable and harmless, yet a monste
destroyer to aoy Blood Taiut. a. b. q. Al
te7ative. Try it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-21

Ihsndle every kind Of liquid elue in the
market, but l honestly believe Indian glue
is lhe best made and only five cents per