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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-01-16


their disparity in the number of vertebrT
and ribs. the contrasts presented by their horns
limbs. hOofs etc, the black or dark slate-col-
Ored skin Of the buffalo is nearly bare, and the
animal itself is as essentially an inhabitant OF
plains as the bison is OF hilly or mountainous
country.
The Indian species. the Bubalus arni of Blyth,
Jerlon and other naturalists, Is called by Capt.
Baldwin a water buffalo, and the title has
been 10 a certain extent adopted by biologists.
il seems, however, 10 imply more than is war
ranted by what is known of the habits OF life
In either the Asatic or African groupas wholes.
Moreover. hespecfccharacteTs winch havebe
detected within the limits of genera are some
what doubtful. aud the grounds upon which
Indian and African bniialoes have been sepa-
rated appear 10 some 10 be equally so. These
buhalIns aggregates are, nevertheless, usually
called species in natural history; and any OBJ
jeciions that might be made TO the designation
may be waived in this kind Of quasi-scientihc
writing.
The aquatic implication which obviously
connects itself with Capt Baldwius expression
is not, however, a subject of technical question,
but matter Of fact, aud as such requires some
Notice.
What is called the Toda buffalo. a partially
domesiicated animal among the Hill tribes of
Central India called by that name, inhabits
region where little marsh land aud hut few
jheels. or larger lakes are found. Most prob
ably il is a mistake to say that the Babulus
Rrui does not range south Of the Narbada
River. but whether the buffalo occasionally aud
partially extends into Southern India or not,
north Of this province and in South Africa
also, there rs little doubt that water, except for
drinking purposes, is non-essential TO its we'll
being Campbell, LeYeson, Forsyth, every
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-01-16
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

The new cruiser Charleston, now fitting out
at Marc Island. is nearly ready for sea but
last week, on account Of tho Carelessness of the
workmen. the fine steel mast, which had Just
been fastened in, was sprung badly. 1t was
patched up, but new one will have to be sub
'stitutcd a fire broke ont in Atlanta, Ga,
at the Riverside Mills, Jan 10. and about one
half Of an immense stock was destroyed Ono
OF the walls fell, and nine men were badly hurt
and several buried under tho ruins.-The
San Marco stage was held up near Austin. Tex,
Jan. 8. by two men on foot. The driver sholed
out, and the men turned their attention b. tho
passengers, when the driver opened fire with n
pistol on the road agents, at tho same time
flashing his horses into run. The coach was
shot full of holes, but nobody was hurt or lost
any money. a tremendous explosion in Chi
cage, Jan. 10 which wrecked large iyc-story
building and injured about 50 people, occurred
in the stationery establishment of Robert Nor
ris in the very busiest part Of the city. The
explosion was the result of the giving way of
a large steam beilor.--Fiye men in the EN-.
ploy OF Walton q Whann, manufacturers of
phosphate at Wilmington, Del, while working
IN what arc known as the acid rooms Oh JAN 8,
were suflocated by the fumes j G.. Parish
was hanged, on Jan. 10, at Raleigh. n c., for
the criminal assault OF his 13-year. old daughter
10 last January. lie was - years old and
leaves wife and several children.--The
Ihroop Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, n
Y, which was IN process of erection, on last
Wednesday night fell aud demolished frame
dwelling occupied by tho families Mott and
Pnrdy, killing two members OF the household
and badly injuring five others.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-01-16
THE WEATHER.

Speakers, singers aud actors use Aver.
Cherry Pectoral; also. Ayers Almanac.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-01-16
WILD BEASTS.
Fierce DeniZenS of Mountain, Forest
and Plain.

The Indian and African Bufaio-Are They Aquatic
Animalsl-IhcY Flourish in the Highlands as
we'll as i'm Low COuntries-variaiionS Ia Size,
Shape OF Horns. Temper and Habits Of Life
Conceded 60 be the Most Formidable OF Wild Aui-
mals-CuuHing aud Ferociiy Make Them Terri
bic AdverSsrieS-They Trample Their Enemies TO
Death.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-01-16

The NM DENOREST ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY
FASHION JOURNAL Is q 80 page paper, beautifully
covering every possible field OF aAhIoDs
Fancy Work, Homo Decorations, Cooking, etc,
each department. being under the special supervision
OF the best knowu contributors. IL e besides
pets with mAtters or inteTes; to naOthers, and L.
Furthermore filed with Illustrations, stories,
sketches, humoP and matters OF general interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

marriage license was issued in Washing
to- ssterdav to Henry Cornis. of Fairfax
9, and Julia Rhassa, of New York city
le postoffice yard is being improved by
the p;anting of hiwers, &c., and is to be
made Tn attractive spot.
Tc-1ey Is the och anniversary OF the be-
ginning of the series of battles at Spottsyl'
vania Ccur. House, which continued until
the 18th. Union less, II 564; Confederate
loss, 5000.
The dwelling Of Mrs. J.H. Burroughs, for
merry OF this city, on 9th street, Washing
ton, was entered By burglar last night and
robbed of gold watch, some silver ware,
four umbrellas, an oyercoat and several 9th
er articles.
Tho funeral OF the late Jno. T. Feddon took
p ace this evening from his late residence on south
Lee street. Tho services were conducted by Rev.
l M. Mercer.
Balm fell almost necessarily from 10 o'clock
last night till about 8 o'clock this morning, and
the tenn craturc has become much cooler.
a U S. lighthouse tender has been laying in
the river, off this city, since yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
LEMON ELIXIR.
a Pleasant Lemon Drink

a Pleasant Lemon Drink
For biiousncss and constipation, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take Lemon
Elixir.
For sick and nervous headaches, take Lemon
Elixir.
For secplessness and nervousness, take Lemon
Elixir.
For loss of appetite and debility, take Lemon
Elixir.
For fevcrs, chills and malaria, take Lemon
Elixir.
Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of the
shove diseases, all of which arise from torpid
diseased liver, stomach, kidneys bowels or blood.
Prepared only by DR.. II. MOTLEY, Atlanta, Ga.
sec and 81 per bottle. Sold by druggists.
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c fREzA, $15O,OOO.OO.
100000 Tickets-at $40 90; Halves, $780,
Tenths, 81 on; American currency.

CLUB RATES: 6 Tickets for 5000
SPECIAL RATES ARRANGED WITH AGENTS.
AGENTS WANTED In every town and city in Uni
ted States and British America.
The payment of Prizes is guaranteed by special de-
pcst of five hundred thousand dollars $500 0o0 with
the State Government and approved by Jesus Arcchga
Governor.
Drawings under the personal supervision of Lie.
IIcrmnio Areaga, who is appointed by the Govern
ment ns Intervention.
81 CERTIFY that with the State Treasurer all
ry guarantees deposited assuring full payment of
all prizes of this drawing.
HERMISIo ARTEAGA, Intervention.
IMPORTANT
Remittance must he either by New York Draft, Ex-
press Registered Letter, American money Collec-
lions can be made by Express Companies Banks.
Ticket direct TO management will be paid by drafts
New York. Montreal, St Paul, Chicago. San Fran
cisco City OF Mexico For further information adj
dress JUAN PIEDAD, Manager
Xacalecas, Mexico.
A partado 43 my6 Tyr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
a Clear Complexion

How can you expect clear complexion
when ths blood is full IF impurities and the
stomach clogged? The blood becomes I'M
pure because tbs liver does not act properly
aud work off the poison from the system,
ard The certain results are blolches, pimples
and erup;ions Purify the blood with Sim
mems Liver Regulator, and regulate the
liver, stomach and bowels, and then the
skin will become clear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

RFLIEF BILL.-The following is the re-
nor5 of the committee on claims Of the
House of Representatives on the bill for the
relief of Capt J. V. Davis, of this city.
1.-The Committee OF Claims, to whom was
referred the bin for the relief OF ]. V. Davis,
have had the eane under consideration, and
bec leave TO submit The following report: .
MT. Davis, The claimant in this case, was
superintepdent OF the national cemetery at
A ezaadra, Va Ga the 8 D day Of August,
1873, between he hours Of end 8
o'e!cc.s 10 the morning, frs broke OUT in
tAt lodge O. building u &c aDd occupied by
himself aDd family 81 > dwelling and spread
SO rapidly that 20 save i3S Government iroI-
efty hsren he was compelled 10 'ore his
own. The testimony shows that he saved
III the GoQesumeQt property and lost his
own. evru 30 thr wearing apparel OF his
farnile AID bin an iteIniz d statement
ottne property GestFay'd and It's value hae
been l,rtsei..a snd is sworn ia ry MT. Da-
viz "
Tda report is ccupanifd by fiaavits OF
Lieut.. james Smith and Officer Arnold of
the police force, VINO assisted Capt. Davis in
saving he government property AZ the time
Of tbe fire, sworn to bsfore Mr.. X. Kemper,
notary pubic Of ;his city md aso favor
ebls recon mer dstion Of Capt.. Davis's pet
ion f.om Geo. W. McCreafs, Secretary of
Vsr The COMMITTEES rec. mnion6ed the
massage Of tae bill amended To ieaG $500 it,
= t,f $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
The Pulpit and the Stage.

Rev. F. NJ. Shront Pastor United Brethren
Church, Blue Mound, Kan, says: Il feel it my
duty to toll what wonders DR.. Kings Now Dis
covery has done for me. My lungs were badly
diseased, aud my parishioners thought l could
live only few weeks took five bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery and am sound and well,
gaining 26 pounds in weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks
Combination, writes: after {. thorough trial and
convincing evidence, l am confident DR.. Kings
Kew Discovery for Consumption beats EN- all,
and cures when everything else rails The great
est Kindness 1 can do my many thousand friends
is to urge them to try it,"
Free bottles at L s. Leadbeater & Bros drug
store WHOLESALE agents.. Regular sizes 80 cents
and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
4 Prominent Minister Writes:

After ten years of great suffering from indges
ton, with great nervous prostrstion, blliousness,
disordered kidneys and constipation, have been
cured by DR.. Mozey's Lemon Elixir, and am now
vol man.
Rev. c. C. DAVIS, Ed. NJ. E. Church South,
No. % Tatnall st., Atlanta, Ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

A bsr of iron worth IS becomes when
made into horseshoes wo To $40; into need
les, IS 325 PEI -kuiyes, $780, ana in.o watch
springs. $40 600, or more than lis weight in
gold. The sen,e Gao truly ha said OF Stone
bakers Icdiau Gun Syrup ioy children
teethinp. In the dug store it is only %
and so cents, but in your medicine chest,
where you can put your hands on it when
emergencies arise, it is worth S25, 900, or 8
thousand times it's weight in god.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint you
have printed guarantee OIL every bottle OF Shi-
lohs vitalizer. 1t never fails 10 cure E. 6.
Leadbeatey & Bro agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
LOCAL NEWS.
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY S.

For this section cooler, northerly winds,
becoming variable; fair, preceded % 'e;h
along the coast; warmer, fair Grl's ;
frosts are liable to occur in exposed places
tn.nipht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

There is much in good blood ; but if born
OF bad blood. "a. B G. Attentive" is tine
only remedy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
MARINE NEW
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!
Ju rcce;cd at
French s, All & 4l9 King st.,

Why i, the Solid South or Reconstruction and
its Results
stanlcy'5 Emn Pa.ha Expedition, maps and
lustrations
Little st. Elizabeth, by tho author of Little
Lord Fauntleroy.
Tropical Africa by Henry D-ummond.
Gible Studies for 1S9l-"Pcntecost"
A Girl of the People
The Strike of Sex.
Married by Proxy.
Talking Image Of Urur.
The Portrait
In the Wilds of New Mexico.
In Loves Crucib'o,
Miss Breckenridge, "a Daughter OF Dixie
La Bee Humane translated from the French.
As 600 copies sold in Fars on first day of publ
cation.
Complete lists always on hand Of Lippincott's
series of select novels. Lovcll's international Sc
ries and the Seaside Library.
SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY.
600 Vocal and Instrumental Folio, all the latest
Sheet Music. Remember, We have the finest COL
lection of popular Music ever shown in this city
and cheaper than ever.
Fashion Plates, Magazines, Reviews Daily and
Weekly Papers.
Headquarters for Sporting Goods, Base Balls,
Bats, Croquot Hammocks, &C., &c.
Agents for Estey Pianos and Organs, the Royal
st. Joha Sewing Machine, the Standard Reming-
ton Typewriter and tho Edison Monograph for
copying lettc S.
myS GEO. +. FRENCH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

a child's first impressions, "a. B. Co." but
in after life 1t is often needed for bad
hI,od@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

'iiACKMETACK," lasting fragrant per
fame. Price % and 80 cents. E. s. leadbestel
4 Bro agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

New YORK, Nav S-Cotton dull; uplands
II Is 10; Orleans fs; futures quiet and steady.
Flour dull and easy. Wheat quiet and easy. Corn
quiet and firm. Pork quiet and steady at $14a
Id so. LAID quiet and ossy at S. G2lh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

BALTIMORE May S.-Cotton qniet middling
11Tsq12. Flour active and unchanged. Wheat
southern quiet but firm; Fultz 95a97 long
berry 95a9S; No 2 90A; steamer red 90 y {;
Western strong; No 2 winter red spot and May
954b July 91As914a. Corn-southern firm
white As yellow 46; Western firm: mixed spot
44la; May AZ bid June and July 41a41A Aug
41Aa41 y; steamer Al bid. Oats fairly active
Southern and Penns 3SA39; Western white 3Sa
SO; do mixed 36a3S mixed No white 80 Hay
steady prime to choice timothy $13a14. Provis-
ior IS steady and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

LoUD0UN HOSES AT tho Dumblane
CjnD races in Washington on Saturday last
he Hack handicap, a sweepstakes, with a
cup added, one mile on the fiat, was won by
Mr.. Henry Fsirfax'5 cGes nut mare. Nellie
X ridden by Mr. Daniels, after q very pref
ly rece. The cup i5 quite handsome silver
Co4 sed is valued at q couple of hundred
doWrs her L0udoun bred hofees did
handsomely ct the meeting; cne, Vixen, fol!
merly the property of Mr.. A. Il. Rogers,
won two races, one each day, and KiIlsloe,
auother horse bred in that county, on Thurs
d4y req good second in the steep lechase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Math-
er's Glove Cleaner. For sale only at Lead
beeter's drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

A NASAL INJECTOR FREQ with each bottle of
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents. E. s.
Leadbeatcr & Bra., agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

FIsH-The receipts OF fish at Fishtown tc-
dav were the liehtest of the season, and not
sufficient to warrant quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

VTIRGINIA: At Ru,os held in the Clerks Office
v of the Circuit Court of Alexandria county
on the fifth day of May, 1890.
Richard B. Lloyd, plaintiff VS. George Fl. B.
White, H. N. Baker, Mary FL. Bull Rosalie NJ.
Bradford and John S. Bradford, hcr husband,
defendants. In chanccry.
Memo The object of this snit is to set aside the
deed from George B. White and Henry NJ Baker
to Mary II. Bull recorded in liber X, No. 4, page
81, and declare the sale of land mentioned there
in void ami for other relief.
Tho defendants John s. Bradford, Mary A. II.
Bull, George II. B. White and Henry NJ Baker,
not having entered their appearance and given
security according to the act of Assembly and
the rules of this court, and it appearing by
affidavit that they not residents of this
State: 1t is ordered, that said defendants
appear here within one month after duo
publication of this order, and do what is neccs-
sary to protect theirintercsts in this and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in tho
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, a newspaper published
in the city of Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door of
the Court House of this county. A copy: test:
II. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
JIM johnson, q. my9 w4w
IN BAGS CAROLINA RICE choice, received
ap1 &c. MILBURN.
OHoICE CANNED PEACHES, California and
" Maryland, for sale by
apo j. c. M1LBORN.
cPAGHETTI and MEZzoNI MACCARoNI and
y VERMACELLI just received by
mh25 &c. MILBURN.
DLACK-EYED PEAS, Green Peas, Dried Sugar
ID Corn, just received by
dec26 &c. MILBURN.
NOLTON's REMEDY FOB CHILBLAINS.-
" Price 25c per bottle at
mhS ID. n. LUNT's
A PINT OF OUR OPERA COLOGNE, in q
II glass stoppered bottle, for one dollar.
oct29 I'D. b. LUNT
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF DRESS
II GINGHAMS from s to 1870 at
ap21 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER'S.
1XTRA MIXED TEA 45c; draws we'll; for
u sale by fmh13] J. c. MILBURN.
WAN HoUTEN's COCOA just received by
v apo J. G. MTLBURN.
r INA BEANs-2O bag Lima Beans received
~ to-day by [doc27l ] G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

SHILOHS CURE will Immediately relieve
Group, Whoopng Cough and Bronchitis. E. s.
Leadbester Il Bro, agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

CHICAGO, May s-11:oo a. m.-wheat-May
931s June 92lb July 91a.. Corn-Msy 36l4
juno 3416a34A July $40. oats-June 26as
July 25as. Lard-June So 35 July So As Sept
Sc GO. Short ribs-May So 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

CHANGE OF SCHEpULE.-By changes in The
schedule of the Richmond and Danville sys-
tenn to take effect next Sunday, one al
dtional train will be run on the Washing
ton and Olio D,visior, enabling return TO
this city at reasonable hour at night; also
purely local train 90 the Midland Division
to arrive here at business hours in the NOM
ing and return at reasonable hour at night.
Trains or the Warrenton, Gordonsvlle,
and franklin branches will be regulated to
make the best connections with the main
line trains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

POLICE REPoRT.-Last highs was cool
aud rainy with three prisoners and two
dodgers al the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Bernard Harris oolored. arrested by ofi-
cor Davis for disorderly conduct, was fined
$lO0.
Frank Johnson, colored, arrested by Off
Ger Arlington fer an assault on VIM. John
son, also colored, was foed 81
Jss Thornton, cooted, arrested by officer
TAYLOR for disorderly conduct, was fined
3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

PsRsoNAL.-Among tbs visitors t. Bait
more ca Monday were Hon III. r, Harlow,
CITY tIeseurer, ana one of the taosf public
spirit.d eilzsns of Aiexaudria, Va. BE-
sdos oecupyi0g conspicuous position IN
tbe business world of the historic Virginia
fown oY the Potomac, Mr.. Hariow is az
ac,ive leader in al its religious and chafits-
HE movements. h is q staunch Catholic,
brsiny cit z9n, aud is public official of
tas mrs pronounced ability and probity.
Mr. Harlow was accompanied hy his brott =
erin lew, Mr. Phihp Roche, one of the most
aoiva young business men of AlexaDdfis,
Va. The Mirror was honored ny call
fan. both eentiemen.-C Catholic Mirror.
Niss JULIA Brooks, of Rappshsnncok
couaty, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. DIR. A
f Cox. on Prince street.
Cards are cut for the wedding of Mr.. G.
II Kemp, of this city, to Miss Franklin. OF
Galveston, Tex to taxa place there on the
llth Of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. May S-The market
is easy at yesterdays decline 10 prices and We
quote heat 1895; Corn 42a44 Rye 1890
and Oats 3Oa34. Country Produce isquct at last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK. May e.-The stock market,

NEW YORK. May 9.-The stock market, in
comparison with the past. week. showed only a
fair volume of business this morning, the general
list being in parts dull, while the number Oh &C.
tive stocks was much reduced. There WAS hes
itatng tonc to tho dealings, and fist prices were
quito irregular as compared with these of last
evening and the differences were COZ fined to small
fractions only. Prices receded from the opening,
but the fluctuations were generally slight. Lats
in the hour there was reversal OF the general
movement and the carly losses were regsinet.
At IL o'clock the market was active and strong
generally at slade better than opening prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

PROPERTY SAILS The Alexandria Real
Estate Company has sold to Willard Lee, a
lot on Alfred street, between Montgomery
and First, for 1925.
j. W. Godyio has sold TO W. H. Main. Of
Washington, house and lot on the south
eide Of Duke street. between Columbus and
Alfred for 81 500. Tais property was sold
last year for $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

BALTIMORE, May 9-Virginia 6s consolidated
As; psst-due coup-: 1o-Ans =; do 3s 6Glas66asa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08


MT VERNON ASSOCIATION The annual
council Of the Mount Vernon Ladies Asso
cation will commence on May IL. The ladies'
expect to go down to Mount Vernon the
afternoon previous on the new boat, the
Charles MaCa!ester. Three new vice regents,
Mrs Hearst, representing California; Mrs
HiG. the wife otthe ex-senator from Colore-
do. and MIS- Fsndrceu, who will represent
Minnesota, VIII Join their associates for the
first time. 1t least nineteen or twenty
vice-regent= sra expected, making the
largest council ever held. Mrs. Manchester
j. og6ton has presented a stsud of coors to
tha new boat, es it is named otter her father.
Charles Macas5ter. TIE new steamer will
msks two trips 20 Mount Vernon every day,
ant it is expected that it will take less than
an haur to make tsip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

FIRE COMPANY MEETINGS The monthly
meeting OF the Columbia S F Z. Company
was held last night. Oae ne@ member was
elected. Committees were appointed to
make arrangements for the parade to Toxic
place In this city on June 4lh next on the
occasion Of the visit OF the State Firemen's
Association. Invitations were received from
the Independent Hose Company of FFeder-
lex, Nd to join in the parade there on July
+ aud ALEC from the Fire Department of
Chester, Pc, to visit that city on September
IS h next on the occasion of the annual
Safe Firemen's Convention. Both invita-
tions we're laid over FOR further action. The
interior Of the house Of the Columbia COM
psny is being handsomely repainted by the
members.
Tae monthly meeting Of The Hydraulion
S F. Z. Company WAS held on Tuesday
night, but only ;outiDe business was trans
acted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

CoMp TALCUM TOILET POWDER, for soft
" ening and preserving the skin, specially
adopted to the use Of babies, it being pharma-
ccutical and entirely free from all impurities
For sale by [mySl WARFlELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT of Colgate'a
N Soap and Perfumes Just received by
myS E. S. LEADBEATER q BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-08

IN CENTS will buy large bottle of the MT.
IU VERNON HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA, the
strongest and best on the market Try it at
mis- ]. D. II. LUNT'S.