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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
The Stays Head Shirt

Fits perfectly because it's made perfectly
and will outwear any other shirt at the
price-try it and see.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
607-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
The Wise Tourist.

Pharmaceutical Era.1 s,
Guide (pointing to mummy)-This was
Rene, the priest, the wisest man of his time.
He lived to great age.
Tourist-Um.> His last illness was not
fatal, was it? 1 see he is permanently
cured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
Mems Winter Underwear.

All-wool merino, camel's hair, silk and
wool, natural wool and pure heavy all-silk.
Come and examine this very large assort-
ment. Superfne qualities at close prices
does the business
JOS HORNE & Co,
6O7-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
A Receiver ford. p. Witherow.

NEW CASTLE, Nov. 3.-[SpecidL ALEX W.
Thompson. of this city, was to-day ap-
pointed receiver of Witherow's works at
this place. Mr.. Thompson is connected with
the Etna Iron Works al this place.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
Secretary Proctor Leaves Washington.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3-Secretary Proctor
left Washington this evening for New Yord
and Vermont. He will probably return to
the War Department only for the purpose OF
turning over his Office to his successor.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
Extra Quality All-wool Homespun at

Choice mixtures and good value. New
tufted, all-wool suitings at 75c. A line of
fancy plaids at 45c usual price CSC. These
and other dress goods bargains are worth
coming to see Jos. HORNE & Co.,
607-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04

The International Peace Congress Opens.
ROME. Nov. 3-The Peace Congress opened
its sessions here to-day. One hundred dele
gates are present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
on- snecia1 Sale of An-Mool Blankets,

Country made, spun from fine Pennsylvania
and Ohio fleece wooL offers special prices on
good-wearing blankets. See the So and 81
ones: finer to finest made also.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
60I-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
IN THE HANDS OF THE LAW.

JAMES FARRA was committed to jail yester-
day by Squire Robb, of Oakdale, on a
charge of surety of peace for a hearing on
Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
The News From Below.

wHEELrNG-River feet inches and falling.
Clear.
CINc1NNAr1-River S feet inches and rising.
Fair and cold.
CAIRo-Departed--City of Savannah, st. Louis.
River feet and falling. Cloudy and cool.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
super6ne Qualities in Broadcloths and
English Suitings

For tailor-made suits-the largest assort-
ment YOU will see in any dress goods depart
ment: also navy blue and myrtle green
serges a. d diagonals Jos. HORNE & Co.,
Coz 7-621 Penn avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04

The Latest Disaster i'm Europe.
BUCHAREST, Nov. S-Nine passengers were
killed as the result of the wrecking of the
express train near Jassy yesterday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
-A Corner in Rxe in st. Peter.b.,<S

"A Corner In Rye In st. PetersburE.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 8-There is a huge
corner in rye hero. The object of those con-
to roubles pound.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
RIVER NEWS AND NOTES.

Louisville ItemsLThe Stage of Water and
the Movements OF Boats.
rsrrcrAL rELEGRAMs TO THE pIsPArcH. -
-LOUIsvILIE. Nov. 3.-Business dull. Weather
cold and cloudy. River stationary. with II inches
the falls feet inches in the canal and feet
inches at the foot Of the locks. Departures-For
Madison. Lee Brooks: Cincinnati, Congo: Evans
willie. Carrie Hope: Carroton, Big Kanawha; Ken
tucky river, City of Clarksvile.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
What Upper Gauges Show.

What Upper Gauges Show.
MoRGANrowN-Rver feet and stationary.
Cloudy. Thermometer 400 at4P.M.
BRowNsvrLLE-River feet inches and station
ary Cloudy. Thermometer 400 at5P. N.
WARREN-River O.5 feet below low water mark.
Cloudy and cold.
ALLEGHENY JUNCTIoN-River 1 foot inches
and stationary. Cloudy and cool.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
CARPETS OR LARGE RUGS
WOVEN TO ORDER IN
ONE Piece.

1t is impossible, even in the largest
assortments of Oriental Rugs, always
to find the proper size to suit every
room.
To obviate this difficulty we have
secured SAMPLES of the most ap-
proved Oriental designs and colorings,
from which we can order carpets Of
any size to fit any room, the texture
being similar to the long tufted
Oushak, or Yhiordes.
: About six weeks is required to fill
an order.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
rHE WEATHER.

Comparative Temperature.
PIrrsBuRG. Nov. a.-The United States Weather
Bureau ofhcer in this city furnishes the Following:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-04
Winter Gloves for Men, Women and
Children,

Cashmere, silk, leather, wool and fleece
lined; boys Scotch knit gloves, mems street
gloves, in all the best makes, 81 and up.
Jos. HORNE & Co.,
607-621 Penn avenue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Raw YORK Aug. 24-The stock market this
morning was quiet and firm though the opening
was made generally at small fractional declines
from Saturdays final figures. Prices advanced
aAc from tho first sales however. The dealings
developed no special feature OF interest, and late
in tho hour the best prices shaded off consider
ably and at IL the market was very quiet and
barely steady but still at small fractions better
than the opening figures.
BALTIMORE, Aug 24.-vrgi"'a rorsns = do
IL "a. lido 3s "a asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

ANOTHER Hot SUNDAY.-The tempers-
tura yesterday was high snd the sun soorch-
lng--so much SO that but few people moved
about during the greater part OF tue after
noon. Is was somewhat Of dlssppointms Mt,
too. a. the Signal Office on Friday reported
cooler weather and frosts In the northwest
and predicted shat the temperature would
fell In nearly every section OF the country
that right. to be followed by cooler oFee7ss
Saturday and Sunday After swelteFine
weather Saturday and Saturday night Sum
day morning broke sul:ry, with every ipdi
oation of hot dny. though o. Prooabii-
tiles ssid it WAS to Go cooler, with northsFi2
Winds. as the day advanced she masonfy
climbed into the nine.ieR, where 1t remain
en- till shutdown Proiues Precipitation rea-
dersd collars aud cuffs limp In no time. aad
every cody experienced the extreme uDcom-
fortabjensss of blood heat Aoout seven
O'Clock 10 the evening heavy cicud gaihes-
ed In the south and was soon dreDohinR The
country q few miles below The cloud was
not long reaching this oiiy, having been pre-
ceded by cooler bree5es, and ccpious rain
followed, accompanied by thunder and
lightpinS, some Of whioh wss appalling to
the nervous. It continued showery through
ont the night, and to-dsy the wasther has
been rsiny and threstenics, With The tem-
peratnfe rather too high for comfort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

DEATHS Mr.. VIM A, Hammefdlngef,
well.knowp citizen, died a. his home yester
day. Ia the 50sh year OF his age. Nj
wss a we'll known mechapic and had lately
held position as messenger In the Interior
Department In Washington. The deceased
was member OF Lee Camp
Mr.. George Trube so old and wel.kno~n
citizen. was early this mornioe found dsad,
aitsing in his chair In bis room. over ths
carriage making establishment OF Mr.. H. d
Atkinson, on upper King street. MIR Tube
was So years old and for number ct ssers
old, and for number OF years bad been ::
member of Trinity M. E Church. He bad
been slightly indisposed for the past To-"
days, but yesterday said he was feeling net
ter. He was seen last night after o'clock.
but this morning when the employees at the
establishment went to their work, they found
him dead as above desotibed. For more
than forty years he hss followed the trade,
tibet OF wheelwrlght. fret with the lac
James A, kIusop, ana suhsequantly with his
son, R. n. Atkinson. BE was born In Ger
many. The deceased was OF quiet Spirit,
an upright honorable man, In whom. 70 far
IS human eyes can discern. hsre was no
guile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

POLICE RgPoRT.-Last night WAS cloudy
with rain I'LL about II O'Clock. There
we're four prisoners and one ledger at the
Rtstiou house.
On Saturday night there were fifteen
prisoners at the station house.
The Mavor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
laurence Jones, oolored, and Virginia
Mea6e. for Indecent oonduol; tho former
WAC ssnt to jail In default OF the pay ment OF
80 fine, aud the latter 10 the workhouse.
Georgeanna LUCAS, for vsgrancy, was sent
to the workhouse.
Wn. Sanders. oolored, for dlyorderly con
duct, wss fined % 30.
Eight oolored men, charged with gam.
bling, were discharged for want of evidence
and James Nleklas. colored, charged VII
interfering with she offlcera In making the
arrests In she case. was fined $40.
Four women, charged With disorderS
conduct, we're fined s5 each,
Robert jackson, oolorsd. for being drauS
on the street, vas sent 40 jail 10 defaults o
the payment Of $3.50 hne.
VIM. J. Seals, for vsgranoy, was sent Il
jall.
Francis Simms, oolored, for an ASSAULT OF
Special Officer Smith, wcs fned %.
Mary Corbin and Lizzie King, ootored, fol
dlsorGsrly conduct. and Champ Fsunt'eroy
colored, for obstructiug the sidewalk with
team, wers fDed 81 so each.
Two young men, arrested for disorderi5
conduos on north Lee street Saturday night
we're Rned $40 each, and nine others. arrest
cd an the same charge. was fined - each.
Ths docket at the Mayors Office to-da,
was the largest sincs Mayor Ssrsuse's term
Of Office began, and nost OF the morning Wa
ooneumed In the triel OF the cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24
CANDIDATES.

I RESPECTFULLY announce myself cand.
il date for the House of Delegates, subject to the
democratic primary. An accident which has con.
fined mo to my room and bed for the past four
weeks has prevented my seeing many of the voters
OF Alexandria city and county, and as have not
yet recovered from the effects Of my INJURIES the
same csusemay deprive me Of all opportunities Of
personal canvass ; ! therefore announce my eau
didacy through the medium Of this card prom
lac, if elected, faithfully and consclentiously to
represent the interest of my people.
sug19 tpe W. n. MAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

PLEASURE FROM OLD PAPERs.-A gentle
msu fro@ Missouri who is visiting friends
here, sage that Hfty-two years ago, with biz
father and mother, he left this city for be
vest. carrying with them package OF GA
zgTTEs When shey reached their destina-
ton the papers were utilized to cover the
walls, and he says that for years afterwards
his father, mother. and himself would 90 to
the wall and read the old papers With al
most az much pleasure as they would let
ter from their old home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

A Protective AssoCIATION.-The retail
prooers and provision merchants OF this city
will bold O meeting tonight to organize q
protective association. Thi5, they say. Will
be done to prevent people from contracting
bills at one store. aud after repudlstlng such
bills opeping accounts at other stores: Such
neople will be "put on the list."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

MEMORIAL SERvIOEs.-The law of the
o.,holio Church does not permit masses OF
s on' on Sundays unless at actual funeral
leq o,oe, 40 the usual order was adhered to
se e .. Marv's Church yesterday, though the
s ~ I' Gas toled for half an hour before and
U os. ths services, the choir sang some OF che
Al.u NJ mass of requiem, and prayers
mu, ,ha repose OF the soul of the late pastor
loa 90 solenlnly said at the end OF the morn
VIC. WEI oarv,oe that being the hour appointed
ins ,ba sctus! interment il the ancient
lot ,oaial graveyard at ST. Thomas's Manor.
C wa Instead OF sermon, the pastor had
Au. u most feeling OF the death OF his pre-
spon aaaor tn the afternoon, largely attend
asce. ostnc Of both the active and honorary
90 m a.bera OF the Young Mems Sodslity
@euU var held at its hall and appropriate
hs0Inuops adopted expressive OF the grief
res .so ,nsmbsrs at the death OF their founder
o. s su hsnefactor, asking tbat his remains be
hpr Jared TO Alexandria, and providing
We tho eraction OF a monument, or some
n ~, memorial, TO his memory. This
u,nrnng solemn memorial service
tnok Mace. The church was put Into
soo 40 deliberately as time permitted
bU dreping the galleries, wrapping their pill
1.,s and iestooning the sanctuary with
hiock In front of the chanoel oatnfA!que
anrmonnted by an empty coffin covered with
nsIl and gurrouuded be iall, lighted oan-
dlea WAS placed. Al $50 the bell began to
Ill and al 10 the members Of the Lyosum,
eserlne the 0sGge OF mourning, marched
In and occupied the centrsi seats behiDd she
c.tsfs,oue. A beautiful and pathetic inuer
oI earulon wa5 then preached by Rev. John
A Chester, S. j., she last OF flasher y Ksne's
assjst.pss Ia the passionate OF the church,
tror1 the text "WelI done, good and faithful
.arvant: enter thou into the Joy Of thy
Tord.n He said DE had been with Father
O'Ksne when he WIS attacked oy his fatal
iJln,se. and detailed the Incidents which had
occurred. emphasizing the great affection be
had snown for bis old congregation by
charging him to give his love to every
membsr OF It, and beg them to pray for him.
Hs remlnds d them OF hia last words to 1hem
from the very place he then occupied, just
three months before, which we're. "And wnsn
I shail be gathered 10 my fathsrs. pray for
me y and urged them not 10 forget tbas sol
ann charge. Then o solemn mass OF reqn!-
sm WAS celebrated by Rev Henry Outlsr,
rector of the church, assisted by Rev. John
A. Chester. S. J as deacon, and Rev. An
drew P Heating, s j., as sub-deaoon, both
Of wbnm had been assistant pastors under
the deceased. At It's conclusion Grief III
nera service was performed over the empty
ooffi .; as is customary In sGch cases, and the
large congregation was dismissed, to the so'-
ann ,olliog OF the bell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

RUNAWAY "A hors" belonging TO Messrs
McCuen & Young. miuersl wator manufacturers.
became frightened this morning at the corner Oh
Alfred and Gibbon street., and running OIL upset
the wsgon to which 1t was attached, threw VT.
Lewis Young, who was deivinv, to tho ground
aud literally covered him up with broken crates
and bottles. Mr. Young was painfully but Tot
seriously cut and bruised in dozen places, and
the wagon WAS emsshod to pieces. Doctor Jones
happened to be 10 the vicinity and rendered Mi.
Young the necessary assistance 1t is believed
that the horse was stung by bse, which caused
him 10 nm oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

ACCIDENTS Norval Shirley, the little
grandson of Captain James Strider. had one
OF bis feet badly soalded Saturday evening
by stepping into vessel containing hot
water.
The Infant child OF Mr.. J. 7. Cook was
badly hurt about the head this morning by
shs upsettlng OF q high chair In which it was
eaated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24
LOCAL MATTERS.
uogDAY EVENING, AUGUST "a.

", tbis section frequent showers, slig,tly c,oi
Ro .sosterly winds, generally cooler !air
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

DIR. George T. Kipstsin has sold to Jsre,
mish B. Imbrie piece Of property on +
street, between Twenty-second aud Twenty
third streets, northwest, Washington, for
e6 ON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

A FIGHT occurred at Cu!pep67 yesterday
evening, between Mr. Tom Beckham, j.
of this oity, end Mr. Frank Stearns, it,, OF
that place, In which the latter came nu
second best. The fight, 1t Ia said, wss The
outgrowth OF the difficulty, which occurred
there some Weeks since, between Mr.. Beck
ham and Mr. Fletcher. of Rsppshann-ck
county, an account Of which Was published
At the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

Abous o'o'ork this morniog rainbow
spanned the western sky-s rsther un
usual sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR COAL.
Office Alexandria Gas Works, City Hall.
Aln<nnA-ia 4

Office Alexandria Gas Works, City Hall
Alexandria, Va, August 1S, 1891.
&c led proposals, addressed to Geo a. Hinkeu,
chairman Committee on Light, will be received at
this Office until o'clock ~ Nd. Monday, August
31st, 1891, for furnishing the Gas Works with
FIFTEEN HUNDRED TONS (more or less) OF
GAS COAL e, 240 pounds to the tom, to be de-
livered in the sheds at the works and trimmed up.
The coal must be either Despond, Iyconnel.
Waverley, or other Goals Of superior or equal
quality. Bidders can give their figures on all
Of the mines, and requested to give tho candle
power yield, &c, per ton of each coal. Bids will
also be received until the same hour and at the
same place for the furnishing Of FIVE HUN
DRED TONS more or less) OF CUMBERLAND
COAL (2,24O pounds to the toni, for the use OF
the electric light works, to DO furnished daily if
nece sary, and in such quantities ss needed, de-
livared at the electric works. The committee re-
serve the right to reject any and all bids.
By order of the Committee on Light.
sug1S I'd B. II. LATHAM, snpt.
CoALl cor, COAL
On our wharf and to arrive during the season q
full stock Of
ANTHRACITE,
CUMBERLAND and
sPLINT GOALS,
of best quality and well screened.
We will be pleased to supply our friends and
customers at lowest market price per ton Of 224O
lbs delivered at housee, cars or boats
WA. SHOOT & CO.,
sua24 Il Telephone call 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

The funeral of MI. &. A. Greenough, who dieI
in Baltimore on Friday, took place at o'clocl
this evening from the residence Of Mr.. 3. @. Acton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

NTANTED-A MIDDLE-AGED WHITE WON
w AM to cook and do general Homework.
Must give good reference.
sug22 1w" JOHN T. MALLS, $40 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

IlINEsT ROASTED oOFFEEs for sale by
T. aug2l J. q. AILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

i..lr,aoux. August ID Flour steady. Wheat
weak No rod spot. the month and Sept 110a
11OA Oct 11osa1107s; Dec 11a; stssmer No
Q ed 1O4As104a. Southern atoady tpi'z lob
a112H longberry 10 s112l2 torn dull mix
ed spot and the month 72; sept 10; southern
dull; white 7O471; yellow 1872. Oats cas-?
No 9 white Western 40 ,40lh; 80 nixod West
ern 37s37h. Rye e.sier; No 2 1o4hH'. Hay
easier; good to choice timothy $l4s15 90. Pro-
visions firm, steady and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

Flour continues very firm and steady and the
demar d is coed millors not pressing sales,
aud complain of scarcity of dry Wheats The
Wheat ma. kes are still subject to sudden tluctu-
ations; the clore on Saturday WAS at &c decline,
but sweet, sound samples hore, as elsewhere, are
readily sold; range, as to condition, 10 to lot,
latter for choice Lancaster. Corn is easy at 64s
6S; damaged 60s63. Oats are active and higher
at 3Sa41 for new no old WAS offered Bye 75a
60 Eggs are SCARCE at 16A19 Butter 12a1S.
Potatoes are hard to sell at 25a40. Chickens,
Vegetables Of all kinds and Fruits easy and in
coed aupply. Mlfeed, Hsy and traw s'e with
out ch nge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

RAID ON GAMBLERS police on Sat-
urday night last made raid or house 10
tho southwestern part OF the city, where
they beieved number of colored men have
for some time past been gambling As soon
as the officers made their appearance one OF
the oolored men. who had been standing
guard, gave the plafm. and when the house
wac cDtesed no signs Of gambling cou'd be
found Ten men who we're In tina house
we're sr.ssted. but to-day, when the oHse was
heard. they were discharged, as thfre waa
NO evidence against them. The man who
gavo the alarm, however, gas Bned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

n1uAso, Aug. 24-11:15 a. m.-Wheat--hug
1O4A Dec 1854. Corn-sept 81; Get 81
Oats-srps 3Oaa May 34A. Polk-sept 50 81 h
Ian S13 40. Lard-sept SIS so; Jan Sc 95
Shot ribs-eept ST. 47la; Jan So 621a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

NEW YORK, Aug 24.-Cotton dull; uplsnds
8: Orleans 7.16; futures stesdy. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat active and steady Corn
lower and depressed. Pork quiet and steady ut
S1Ua12 Lard Quiet and steady at Sc 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24
LOST.

I OST-At my store. or on King street, between
IL st. Assph and Commerce, SHOT SACK,
containing between $155 and $16O In currency.
reward Of $25 will be paid If returned to 1904
King street, Alexandria, Va
aug22 st THOS ]. DAVIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24
WANTS..

WANTED-A BOY (white) to learn the photo
w graph business. Apply to D. h. NARA
MORE, No. 321 King street, Aexandria, Va.
sup24 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 24.-Bcef Cattle-Al-
though the receipts were 800 head iess than last
week the demand ior stock WAS only fair, and
prices closed 1saAc higher than the latter rates
m the commoner grades Of stock The closing
quotations were az foilows Good 544a5 tsc, me-
dunn 47s.5lac, fair 4hn4a.c common 4s4l4c
culls 3As3ac, Texans 3Aa444c, fat cowa PIP:
3Ac per Id sheep were in full supply, and
price, closed firm, while the lower grades were
not wanted. Lambs also declined 4Aa14c. Extra
sheep 5s51c. good 41as 4ac medium 4a4Ac,
common 3Aa3qc, cults 21aaSc per h. Lambs
4ha6aac per Id. Hogs were in poor demand and
firm. Choice Western S1sa8A4c, common 7aaa8c,
per lb. Mich Calves were dull at $20a45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

WHEAT.-The volume Of business is re-
ported az being heavy by the wholesale
grocery and grain dea ers. but by the lat r
IL reg sried 50 rather onsRtief ct"ry az very
lasg crop" ION OF he whea: ow .mlnR
to lhr ma, k-t Ia damaged, aad this anson
owing so the continued rains and dan, pnest,
Its condition is hard to improve. Large
quantities OF wheat have already been
stored. and the floor room on the strand is
we'll occupied. Their Ia not enough dry,
sweet wheat among the receipts to enable
buyers to work the damp off to any sdvsn
tnge, and as labor Ia much more expensive
In the cities than In the country, 1t would
pay the farmers to hold their wheat at home
until 10 10 merohantabe. The rail- Dad COM
panies are doing all they can to assist chip
pers and In preventing blocade Of cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-24

PERSONAL Attorney g. g.
Bent and family have returned from
months vocation in the mountains OF Penn
sVlvania.
Mr.. Geo. J. Foltz and family have re-
turned from month's visit to Northumber-
land county.
Misses Vlvlenne and Mary Entwisle have
returned from Virginia Beach.
Mrs. j. L Boyer and son. Leonard, are
Waiting friends In Prince William county.
Mr.. l. NICK. Divine left to-day for Lees
burg, to be 10 attendance upon the Loudoun
fair