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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Kew YoRE. Sept. 21.-The stock market open
cd the new ok this morning with renewal OF
the extraordinary activity of last Friday, and
while frat prices were in almost all cases fraction
ally higher than the finals of Saturday, the tone
of the market atill remained very strong, though
there was considerable irregclarity il the move
ments, End the pressure to sell Tor realizations
still kept the market in an excited and feverish
state The unususl demand, however, kept prices,
as a rule, above the opening figures, although
there were few stocks in which after the first
rapid advance reactions occurred. There were
very few festures of special interest," bat the entire
list shared in both the activity and the advance,
while prices So q rule got Only small fractions
from those of tho opening. Tho tone OF tho deal
ings remained still very strong, aui the market
al II O clock WAS unususly active and strong
at or nesr the best prices reached amid consider
able excitement
BALTIMORE. Sept. 21.-Virgints consols =; do
1G-4Os so bid; do 3s ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21
JnOAL. BRRyITIRs.

Augustus AudrIch, 10 years OF age, vas
drowned yesterday afternoon In this EAST
ern Branch, near the Pennsylvania avenue
bridge, Washington, by the upsestiDg OF q
ekiff In which he and two companions were
rowing.
a serious break In the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal occurred last week on the IA
mile level above Shepherdstown. a hole
was made large enough to drive cart
through and the toW-path for some distance
was washed out. 1t will require three
weeks steady work to repair the damage.
A white boy got overheard beyond his
depth In Washington Saturday, and would
have drowned had not NEE 'rs. VIM. Eans
and VIM. S!sson, OF this city, who were
working near by, rescued him. Toe ltele
fellow was In the act Of sinking when ne
was pulled out Of the water.
The coroner's jury 10 the case OF Ho:iey
8. Heath, drowned st the new Washington
beach, On Saturday, returned verdict OF
accidental drowning, declared the beach
unsafe. and recommended ite Closing unsii
proper safeguards are provided.
Bette Lambert, five years old, was run
OYER by one of Knox's express wagons, In
Washington on Friday evening, and killed.
Mr.. G. E Price will have for sale in mar
kst tomorrow q supply Of fine salt water
tailors, trout, &c.
The democratic city and county committees
will meet tonight for the purpose OF arranging
the time and manner of nominating candidate
for the Legislature.
Mrs. Catherine g. Markell has sold to Mr.. E. E.
Eldridge lot and brick house on the west side OF
Washington street, between Duke and Wolfe, for
$500.
The days and nights are now of equal length,
and, according to the almanac, autumn began to-
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21
MusRMENTs To morrow right

AMUsRMENTs. TO morrow right the
o,redy. drama In four acts entitled, tom
sagyer," will be presented sc the Opera
que The New Orleans TSmes Democrat
avs: Lest night Will E Burton opened in
Tom Sawyer play dramatized from
Marx Twsin's famous story OF that name.
The company is we'll balanced and fully
founl 20 10. 9: the requirements of the COM
edy. the aud ence wac pleased end the ap-
nleuse was loud aud long. VIII + burton
i very young man, Fesming " SIN 10 ms ms
taens. but he possesses talent IN ais pecu'isr
line. he ha- good voice ard ex :cti9 SUITS
~, NC. mart OF Tam sawyer Tom Mcintosh,
.so rYorld renowned coiored minstrel COM
al introduced specia ties during the play
e eDbjch was euj Dyed by a.! present.
"J BsT,ley Canpbei's white Slave" will be
h,nnobT forward ct the Bjou 10 Washington
,a.,sbf and continue throughout the week
T,s story Is one Of romantic and sustained
interest and the manner OF telling 1t is
,o,ceful, striking, and ingenious. Niles jolsn
q mart vii be the Lisa. and In the cast are
MN q. Barlow, OF minstrel fame; Charles
Wshs;er, the creator of the character OF
Glenn; Frank Dew, who he's PLAYED Lawyer
: ltch over 600 times; Frank HARRINGTON.
J. Hav Cosear, Charles Waite, Mrs. Eliza
beth Van Dsren, Mrs. Milt g. Barlow, Miss
Iia Robnaou, Miss Mildred Meredith, and
others,
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JOHN RoB1NsoN's WORLDS EXPOSITION
-Probsbly the most colossal Amusement
venture of the day lie that inaugnrated this
SEASON By the management OF the John
Robinson show. We sllude to the pfodnc-
lion on a scale OF magnitude and sp!endoF
rrser precedented of the new biblical spec
iaoe OF Solomon, his Temple, and the
Queen of Shebs," q spectacle prolific In
ytspd scenic effect. impressive in pomp and
psgesntry, realistic 10 It's reproouct,ons OF
fhr patriarchal era, sacred In its biblical
assooie lions, and enhancing In its balleis,
nose, msrchiDgs and groupings. With such
q desirable feature added TO the admirable
circus and vsst neuagerie, and the royal
Roman bippodrome. the many canvasef,
tp.oious as they are. should be packed by
Eager end gra,lfsd spectators each afternoon
sud evening The show will exhibit here
September 90.h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

POLICE REPORT Last night was clear
aud mild with six prisoners but no lodg-
or ct the station house.
The Mayor this morning. disposed OF the
following cases:
Adolph seatou, Samuel Murray and Jas.
McIotosh, colored, for disorderly conduct ;
tso young white men. for fighting In the
street, and Richard Tripiett and Frank
Wanges, colcred, for being drunk on the
street., were fined g so each.
a white man. charged with being drunk
on the street, forfeited S. collateral.
Three trsmps, for trespassiDg on the prop
erty of the W. 8. R. B were sent out OF The
city.
Geo. Brown, coIored, charged with disor-
DERBY conduct, was discharged With repri'
mand.
Rsuben Mcclure. colored, for On assault
on Robt Lee, also oolored. was hold for
further examination.
Berthe Day aud Lizzie Packer, oolored
for disorderly conduct. were fded sl.5C
each.
Chss. Sullivan, Tor disord srly conduct
was fued $3.50 ard put under bond TO keep
the pence.
Glenn Green, colorsd, who had been sent
to jail Tor carrying pistol, was released al
ter receiving thrsshing by his father.
Dan Corbln, oolored, recently committed
to jail In default Of bail to keep the peace
furnished ball aud wss released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The following
ofioers were yesterday elected by the flre'
Baptist Sunday School to servo Tor the 90.
suing year: Superintendent. Jos Z. eeis ,
assis, ant superintendent, N. r dooson
secretary, John F. Dunnington; treasurer
D. W. Scbofeld librarian, WIN: 1. hous-
ers pianist, VIM. q. Starnel. MISE mihuie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21
A Safe Investment

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and can always be depended upon.
Trial bottles free st E. s. Leadbeater & Bros.
drug store.
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Court adjourned till tomorrow.

YEsrERDAY.-Tae weather yesterday was
6y no means as warm as that OF the proceed
log Sunday. and more people were on the
street and st the churches The steamboats,
and trains landed numbers here. aud more
strangers than usual were noticeable in the
city. Tee excu sion boats, which are run.
ming later this season than ever before, car
Sied large crowds 40 and down the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

FUsEaAL.-The funeral Of the late hrs
Eleanor a. Williams took place this morn
ING from st. Mary's Church. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father Cutler ard
the psllbearers were Meesrs. w. +. Carne,
&. III. Latham, T. L. Monroe. P. F. GormaD.
1. @. O'Nesl and x. Kemper.
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PROPOSALS.

OEALED PROPOSALS for the purchase Of the
y wreck Of the burned STEAMBOAT W. w.
CORCORAN will be received at the Office of the
Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Com
pany, foot of 7th street, Washington, d. G. Pro-
posals received until IL o'clock noon on Thurs
day, October 1st. 1891. The Corcoran lies on the
flats opposite the compsny's wharf. Propo' als
must be for cash and cover the removal OF the
wrock within twenty days from October !, 1891.
The award will DO made to the highest bidder,
but tho company reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals Information furnished upon sp-
plication at company's Office.
MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL
sTEAMBOAT COMPANY,
Washington. D. C.
sop21 ,24,2S,2s,3O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

RECqABIrE FAIR.-The following is the
stand * vo at the close of the fair for he
benefi OF Vrgoia Tent of RsChsbitss up to
S8tu,Gay night:
Lsdy'a Gold wstch-Miss Annie Lyles, 8; Miss
May Javins, 5; Miss Ahbie Brewer, 2.
Lady's Diamond Ring-Mrs. LYDIA Murray, 3.
Rechabite Pin-Fred. Walker, 10.
Frenans Pin-F. L. Entwisle, 3; 3. M Lath-
am 4 George W. Potty, ?.
odd Fellows Eing-Edward Meade, 8 l.. NICK
Divire 81 George 7. Price, I B. T. Cook, 9.
Telegraph Operators Pin-H. T. Floyd, 1 /; "
B. Callahan, !; Charles F. Thompson, 2; 81
Fisher, 5 d. G. Ufileman, 1 s. Foltz, (; Richard
Purcell, l ; John Duncan, 4.
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DANGEROUS DRINKING PLACE.-Yes-
terdsy colored man WHO was on bis way
to his home near Burke's station on Mid
land train. when between Springfield and
Burke's stepped from the oar to the plat
form for the purpose Of taking dTiuk OF
whieky from bottle. Just as he put the
bottle 10 his mouth, and was 10 the act OF
taking his drink, 8 sudden lurch Of the train
threw him from the car, and he struck the
ground head foremost. The accident was
witnessed by several passengers and the
train was at oncs stopped aud backed TO the
spot, where the man was found with a bad
" cut head and bruised body. He was put
aboard the train and taken to Butke's,
where Dr. O'Bren wac summoned and dress
ed his wouods. The mans name is VIM.
Cain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

PERSONAL Mrs. E Rutledge Poole (oee
Rlche Smith), OF Phiadelphis, is visiting
her brother, Mr.. Hesselius Smith, on south
81. Asanh street.
Miss Lula Hester has returned from Cu!'
pepper, where she spent the summer.
Miss Essie Terry, who han been visiting
Miss Berthe Young, has returned to her
home in Indiana, to the regret OF the many
friends she had made while here.
Mrs. J. s. B. Thompson has broken up house
keeping here and moved to Atlanta to join hel
husband.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
oNpAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 81

rorthjs section fair westher, variah'c winds,
.,stionsry temperature, except cooler IL western
,ions O. Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

AssAULTED.-On Saturday night last,
Robert Lee, an old colored man, and Bill
Douglass, also colored, got iato quarrel On
south Fairfax street, when Reuben Mcclure,
coored, appeared on the scene and inter,
ierred. Lee at once took his departure and
started towards his home, near bys when
Mcclure picked up rock and throwing 1t
at Lee struck the latter on the head,
inhc;ipg serious wound. Mcclure was
arrested, but when the case was called at
the Mayors Office this morning 1t had to be
Continued, as Lse was unable to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge J. K. M.
Norton presiding The liz, OF lands and per-
sonal property Delinquent for State taxes
and also list OF enormously assessed prop
erty were fled by the treasurer.
Q. W. Denight and O. E. Doraon were
granted certificates o, character to enable
them to apply for permission to practice
Law.
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
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Cartarrh in New England

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction to every
one using it for catarrhal troubles.-G. K. Melior
Druggist, Worcester, Moss.
believe E!y's Cream Balm is the best article,
for catarrh ever offered the public.-Buah q Co.,
Druggists, Worcester, Mass
An article of real merit-C. P. Alden Druggist,
Springfield Mass.
Those who use it speak highly Of it.-George A.
Hill, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory results-W.
P. Draper, Druggist Springfield Mass
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New YORK, Sept 21.-Cotton dali; nplan6s
SIS; Orleans 8 1916; futures steady. Flour
steady. Wheat finn Corn easy. Pork steady at
$40 75s12 so. Lard steady at ST 20.
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PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 19.-Beef Csttle-With
only the usual demand prices declined from 2Oc
on good to Ace per 100 lbs on common cattle, and
number were left in tho pens unsold. Local
drovers lost heavily, in many instances taking
Coed Sac, medium 4szsa47sc, fair 41As41ac.
common 3aas4c. culls 3lhc Texans 90 s3%c, fat
COWS 2s3c per 100 lbs sheep Sheep and Lambs
were in large supply and only g fsir demand, and
Ac lower on slI grades extra 5s5Ac, good 41saa
a aSc' medium 4s4i4c. common 3s3s.c. culls %
2f4c per 10 Lsmbs 31hs6a.c per ID. Hogs were
in active demand ard Arm, with good Weste, ma AT
91sasAc common 7a4aec. Mich Cows in fair de-
mand at S25a50.
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GNoW FLAKE HoMINY and COIN GIFTS,
- fresh, received to-day by
sep1S J.C. MILBURN.
oyster BRoILERs for sale at 32s King at.
W Call snd soc
sepl4 1T. CREIGHTON SON.
CUTLERY, SPOONS, FORKS, &C, for restsu.
u rant use, CHEAP. Call at 32S King street.
oct7 ]. T, CREIGHTON & SON,
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csroAeo. Sent 21-11:Oo a. NJ Wheat Sept
971b; Dec 1C0as Corn-Cct SOS; year A
Osts-Oct OF; May 30& PoIk-Oct SO 80 !;
Ian SIG SIS. Lsrd-Oct SIS S71s; Jan 81 021aa
7 O5. Short ribs--Oct So 971hs7; Jan Sc 10.
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Headache, Neuralgia Dizziness, Nervous.
ness, Spasms, Sleepessnees, 81. Vitus dance
cured by DR.. Miles Nervine. Samples free
at druggists, by mall 1Oc MILES MEDICAL
Co. Elkhart, Ind.
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Ia DIES
.1.I.lrn~

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who want build.
ing up should take
BROWNS IRON BiFTERS.
Il IN pleasant to take, cures Malaria, Indl-
Gag1kaA RiU0sSnass and Liver Complaint&
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bAsriMons. Sept 81 Flour hrmer. Wheat
strong; No 2 rcd spot and the month 104t4a
104lh; DC. 1o5 X ,1o5t. Dec 1o9a4 s109 steam
or No 2 red 7a4a9S Southern active; Fultz 9Sa
10Y; longberry 1OOa1O7. Corn easy mixed
spot 81; year 81 4sa613s Jan 81 Aa51 y; South
ern steady; VIII to 67a1O; yellow 70s73 Oats
inactive; No2 Whit Western 81 asked No 2
mixed 60 SO asked. Rye active; 70 81. Hay
easy good to choice timothy $13s14 Provisions
fra and unchanged.
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NOTICE.

n olioA'
Members Of the DEMOCRATIC CITY CON-
MITTEE arc requested to meet at the
committee rooms, Market Building MONDAY,
Sept 81, at O'Clock p m. Members Of the DEM
ocratic Committee of Alexandra county, and all
candidates for the House Of Delegates are request
ed to be present. HENRY SMOOT, Chairman
LEONARD MARBURY, Secretary. sept1S I'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-21

Flour is firmer but not generally hishoT. Wheat
has advanced shade and is frmer, with fairly
active demand for good lots; the range of prices
is from 65 to 102. Corn is slso 1c higher, with
sales at from SO to 69. as to quality. There lie no
change in Rye or Oats. Country produce is quiet.
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WANTS.

NTANTED.-A GOOD FARM to rent, from one
w to two hundred acres, with dwelling house
snd outbuildirgs. Apply to K. NJ MoNCURE,
Wide Water, Stafford Co., Va. septi91w
The morning call., 1891-10-25

to the dead hero. This act of international
courtesy produced very good impression
in France. and the family of Lasalie es-
pecially appreciate the Enperor's thought
fulness.
In the tomb Of the lnvalides, Paris.
where General de Lasale is now at rest.
repoSe already nearly all the Governors of
the InValldes from 1878 until the present
time. Besides, this tomb contains the
hearts OF many illustrious men, and on the
black marble urns we read the names of
Sennerie, Kings Lieutenant, died in 1851 {;
General kleber, 1900; Negrier, 1913; Vau-
ban; and, In an urn apart, the name OF Maui
rsse de Sombreuil, Countess de Villelune.
heroine OF the legend of the glass of blood,
during the Reign of Terror
The ceremony at the Hotel des Invalides
was very imposing. Those invited were re-
ceived by the representatives of the family.
and the funera-car was preceded and fol-
lowed by officers and diguitares, all in
grand uniform; on each side of the car
were tue invaids or veterans, carrying
lances yelled in crepe. The chapel Saint
Louis was hung with black, and near the
altar was waiting the representative OF the
President of the Republic.
All present formed a circle around the
coffin as 1t was placed in the court Of honor,
and there. after the benediction. General
Saussier, military governor Of Paris. pro-
n0unced eulogy over the great soldier.
Lasalle was brilliant soldier, for, gaining
all his grades at the point of the sword,
Napoleon considered him as his first cav
airy leader In Italy, Egypt and Germany
Lasalle showed wonderful bravery, and, at
AusterlitZ, he was named General on the
battlefield.
Extraordinary was the heroism of this
soldier. Alter certain combat Lasale
was pale and exhausted, leaning against a
pile OF flags. Napoleon saw him and cried
out Lie down on the flags, Lasalle, you de-
serve little repose"
In Spain it was Lasalle who gained the
victory OF Torquemada, Medellin and Ca
The morning call., 1891-10-25

Mr.. Abbey's various operate stars are
starting toward New York, says the World
OF the 18th inst, and by the end of the
week we shall have half dozen or more
famous singers stimulating the gossip of
the town. There seems to be every indica-
ton of Dc Reszke boom. There is very
strong demand for the great tenor's photo
graphs, and it is noted that his faVorite
operas are indicated by unusually heavy
applications for seats. 1t is probable that
De ResZke will share the honors with Miss
Emma Eames. The new theater of Abbey,
Schoeffal & Grau will stand on the corner
of ThirtIeth street and Broadway in all
likelihood. but it is not certain that it will
be ready for occupancy within the next two
years. There is considerable doubt whether
the work can actually be begun before the
LIST of May next, and as the building laws
are very strict as applied to theaters, the
work will probably progress slowly.
The morning call., 1891-10-25

childish hours OF play. ] have guarded her girl
hoods days until she was a woman, queen,
watching her day and night like faithful cur
PROSTATE at her door like faithful dog. Great
Antony, in the name Of the love you bear her-by
all the hottest ties between yOu-belieye me. oh,
believe mel
Antony-Words are useless.
hephFon Cunning TO DISQUALIFICATION Oh,
pardon mel
Oleopatra-There is no pardon for the slave
who dares 10 lift his eyes unto Cleopatra.
keDhron-Teach me how to kill this thought7
Mark Anthony-HOw? By
Cleopatra thanding the poison TO Kephron>-
BY killing myself Take thy death from my
hands, and prove to Mark Antony thou art no
nRre Than grain OF sand IN the desert, drop
OF water in the Nile, unto thy Queen, Cleopatra
Kephron Qaking the cup = May the I'M
mortals bless thee. Kephron jOyfuliy gives MS
life 10 prove thine honor. (fie raises the poison
TO his lips and is about 10 drink. when Mark An.
tony, touched BY his devotion, Is convinced OF
his innocence, dashes the cup from bis grasp and
eXclams):
mol Thou hast justified myself, thy falthi
Antony asks thy pardoni"
And the poor wretch escapes.
The morning call., 1891-10-25

the premier production eff this notable
work here will naturally excite great inter-
hear the opera which has created such
Juror in the leading capitals of Europe.
Although Pietro Mascagni, the composer of
this notable work, is only 26 years of age.
''Cavalleria Rusticana' has placed him In
the foremost rank of operate composers.
IT IS A NOVEL WORK
Instinct with the life and force of man of
an impulsive and original nature. 1t is
simple aud old story-a faithless wife,
recreant and cowardly lover and a revenge
full husband - jealousy. lust, murder.
Around this mad, passionate dream of love
and despair Mascagni has woven a wonder
full musical setting The prelude opens with
an andante movement, gradually becoming
more animated until the theme that belongs
to the prayer before the church is heard. It
The morning call., 1891-10-25
Marcus and the Cu,tom-House.

Marcus Mayer, manager for Agnes Hunt
ington, visited the New York Custom-house
October 9th, and paid the duty on the COS
tunes brought here by Miss Huntington for
use in her new comic opera, "Captain The
rese." When Miss Huntington came over.
about three weeks ago, she declared the
costumes in due form, and they were passed
free by the inspectors Oh the pier as tools
of trade" Mr.. Wilbur, the Special Treas
ury Agent at that port, thought that duty
should have been levied on the costumes
and called on the Treasury Department for
a ruling The Secretary of the Treasury
thcreupon wrote to the Collector, instruct
ing him to pass free only those costumes
intended for Miss Huutington's personal
use, anu to assess duty on all costumes i'm
ported by her for the use of members of her
company. The Appraiser was accord ingly
instructed to examine the goods and make
report thereon. The costumes are es-
tmated to be worth about $500. The duty
amounts to between $1,000 and S1400. This,
according to the Clipper, Mr.. Mayer paid
under protest, reserving the right to take
the case into court.