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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
No Roster of Virginia Troops


Adjutant General Ja-. Mod writes
to The editor of the Fsi,fax Herald ss fol-
lows.
Lam sorry to have 10 say here ia not, ene
fear will never be, q 'rosser of the Vir-
gine troops 10 the confederate army"
Whatever material this Office held. during
the war, that might have been used for suon
a purpose was destroyed, the last scrap, in
the great fire that attended the evacuation
OF the city by the confederate fosces, the
office itself having besn burnt to the ground.
The material IN the hands of the armies in
the field was ell turned over to the officers
receiving surrenders. and Tss sent to Wssh-
iDgtoD. When, In 1884, our Legislature
passed an act requiring rolls to be made up
OF all VirginiaGs who had served in the
armies, navy and militia fthe Ccnfederscy,
with details as to each man that constituted
pretty complete military history. with his-
toric sketches OF each company, battalion,
regiment, brigade, &C., I wrote to the chief
of the var records ofioe at Washington for
information as to what the Office contained
that could be svaied Of in any effort TO com
ply with the Law, and what facilities would
be afforded for that purpose. In due time
learned that the Secretary of War
had had an investigation made, and
that the officers making 1t had re-
ported that to extract from the papers on
file the Information required By the Virgin
ia statute would demand the service oftwen
ty men four years. In personal interview
that had sfierGards with the chief OF the
office was told that If the State would en-
ploy clerks to do this work, they would be
given access to the papers. all this was re-
ported to the legislature which, Of course,
failed to make an appropriation for the pur-
pose, the general opinion being that the law
was impracticahe OF execution. Neverthe-
less by as urgent an appeal 50 could make
to the pride and devotion Of the old soldiers
sought to enlis. their personal efforts in
their nearest approach to compliance
| with the Law. This appeal wss published
ln, think, every newspaper in the State.
was ssnt to every Judge and clerk OF court,
every member of the Legislature, every sur
yivipg confed ederete officer whose address
| could get, and In fact everybody who,
hoped, might be Of service In the matter.
The result has been that have received
large number of imperfect rolls, and even
yet something occasionally comes in. But
thu matter in hand or that can now be hop
ed for, falls much short OF anything that
would be worth publishing. Alas that 1t
should be 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30

Adjutant General ia. Mod na d writes
to he editor of the Faisfax Herald as fol-
lows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
AUCTION SALES.
By 2. 4. Lucas. Auctioneer.

RY VIRTUE OF DECREE of the Corporation
~ Court Of the city of Alexandra. Virginia, en-
tered on the 10th day of March, 1891, in the
chancery suit of Ernest E. Murray, guardian, &C.,
vs. Betsy Myers e. al, the undersigned, special
commissioner therein appointed will, by public
auction. in the city of Alexandria, Va, on
SATURDAY, the 11th day of April 1891,
at - o'clock NJ, in front of the Royal street en-
trance to the harket Building offer for sale the
following property; to wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF G2OUND situated on the
east side of Pey :op south side of rince and north
SIDE Of Commerce street. fronting on Peyton
street 1926 feet, more or less on Commerce street
zoo feet moro or less, and on Prince street 125
feet, moro or less.
Terms: Ore third of the purchase mouey to be
paid in cash, and the residue thereof to be paid in
two equal instslinents at six aud twelve months
from the date OF ssd sale; the deferred payments
TO bear interest from tho day OF sale at six per
centum per annum the purchaser or purchasers
to give his or their notes fer the ssme the title
be retained until the whole of the purchase mon-
ey is paid. and all conveyancing to be at the ex-
pense OF the purchaser or purchasers
&. kEMPEB,
Special Commissioner of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
Ruoklsn,s Arpica saIve
FOE OYER FIFTY PEARS.

An Old AND WELL.TR1ED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over
F:fty Years by Mil;ons of Mother, for their Cait-
dren Whie 7eetiing, with Perfect Sac:ess 1t SCOT e'
the Child Softea, the Gum, AHays all Pain; Cures
Wind Colic and is the best remedy for DidrrhGa.
Sold by Druggists in every psrt Of the world. Be
sure and ask for Ass WinsloD's Soothing Syrup and
taka IA other Kind. twenty-five cents a bottle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
ALEXANDRIA BRANCH
OF THE
Southern Building and L0al Association,

OH oNO-A 1!-1Nts
J. S. B. THOMPSON ...... ......... President
DIRECTORS.
Harrie Smoot, John F. Tackett
Laurence Stabler, Milton B. Perry,
George Il. Hinken.
3. F. Knox, Sec. & Treas. J. z. M. Norton, Atty
This branch is strictly under local management.
The money psid in by local members is guaran-
teed 70 be loaned in Alexandria. 3 he shares Of
stock represent 800, par value, and the cost is 81
per share for tho first month, and go cents per
share monthly thereafter. Dividends are declsr.
ed quarterly and the stock will pay out in six
years at the rate of dividends now being made.
This association also issues paid up stock at $51
annum, payable semi, annually will be paid. At
the end Of six or seven years the stock will haze
mstured, and the member then draws 500 from
the association for each $50 he has invested, be-
sides the annual six per cent. The company will
cash such stock at any time with 6 per cent. int.
crest thereon.
For stock, or Information as to this association,
spply to B. F. Knox 128 south Fairfax street.
feb20tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
ALEXANDRIA, VA MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 80 1891
FINANCIAL.
O f @ Z

- r Z l. - e
+" FIDELITY"
BUILDING IND LOAN ASSOCIATION,
of Washington. D. G.
incorporated under the laws of the State OF Va ]
Best plan devised for securing q home or for
saving money.
@-No AUCTION OF MONEY.
ANY amount losned, repayable $13 per month
on each $1,000 advanced. 1913 per month in
cludes the monthly dues on shsros) Shares ST.
per month, maturing in J02 months, for $780,
Profit S9S.
NO BACK DUES REQUIRED,
Six per cent interest allowed on special pay.
ments. Paid-up certificates for $100 issued st
$50 per shsre per cent. per annum paid on
purchase price semi-annually.
OFFICERS.
Harrison Dingmsn. President.
George W. Leach, Vice President.
o. T. Thompson. Treasurer.
Alonzo weedalc. Secretary.
Andr W Wall, Manager.
Gen. ] f Smith, Attorney
Trustees-Anerican Seen ity and Trust Com.
pany, A. T. Britton, President. Depository-Cen-
trail National Bs,k.
SAMUEL POLLOCK, superintendent,
N. E. cor Kins and Fairfax sts. (up stairs).
mh4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
NOTICE.
NILDURN'S POSITIVE CURE
F0GS Gssrs.Ls. FEVER ANTs
MALARIA

viii positively BREAK UP Chi.ls aad Fever IN
HIDE OF NV .STY FOUR HOURS
These .psuies ace directly upon tho liver, end
vii cYcste an appetite.
Csa be Obtained of tire following druggists in
Llexsndris Va, ~ soc per box. or of Lewis G.
Miiurn, so'e manufacturer, 701 9th street n. W..
Washington, O. G, or sent by mali upon receipt
OF price Warfed & Hall, E. s. Lesdbeater, &
Bro, Ernest L. Allen, John D. II. Lunt, L. staber
& Co. ~ d Hudsoo, Chss. q. Lennon and W. I.
Smith. feb14 6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
BOOTS AND SHOES.
SPRING GOODS.

We are receiving our spring goods, which COM
prise the Leading styles in
FOOTWEAR.
We can show larger and better assortment
than ever, snd offer LOW PRICES as induce
ment to buyers
One Of the latest styles which we have just re.
ceived is the
GENTS PATENT LEATHER BAL,
with fancy resting tops They are just the thing.
Among the miscellaneous articles to be found at
our store are the following
SANKEY'S LIFE OF LEATHER, the best
thing to preserve shoes and make them water
proof.
CAMERON's UNIVERSAL CREAM, to bright
en- up your patent leather shoes and prevent them
from cracking.
sTAFFoRD's JAPANESE SHOE POLISH, tho
best polish for ladies' fine shoes
The INFALLIBLE CORN CUBE. No cure, no
pay
CAHILL'S PATENT BRONZE and everything
pertaining to the shoe business. Give US call.
r. PAFF G SON,
mh17 I'm 423 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
NJ A z HninEsa.

These famous lenses adjusted to defective vision
1.-THE drug stora Of L. STARLEk & co.,
dec19 eo1y Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
Special Commission

Alexsndris, Va, March 25, 1891.
l, John S. Beach. Clerk of the Corporation Court
Of the city of Alexandria, Va, certify that tho
bond required in the above csuse, has been duly
executed JOHN s. BEACH,
mh26 2w Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-03-30
IN DOWMENT
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

SHARES, PAR VALUE, 500.
Subscription fee, 81 per share.
Monthly dues, 80 cents per share.
Shares to mature in about six years. making
23!ap per cent. interest per annum upon the amount
invested.
Those who desire stock or information concern.
ing the company can apply to
FRANK E. CORBETT, President, or
A. a. WAKEFIELD, Secretary,
Coz. King and Fairfax streets.
Money loaned on real estate
Attention is called to paid up shares at $65 each
at good paying Investment. Par value 500, on
which the holder is entitled to withdraw out of
the profits of the fund four per cent. per annum
on the par value of the shares in senlisnnusl in.
stalments, after the ten-year guaranty has been
provided for at not exceeding Az per cent. inter-
est; the balance Of the profits remaining being ap
piled to mature the shares in shorter period
than ten years. nov8 tt
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
A BOOM FOR BALLOONS.
GENERAL GREELY's RECOMMENDA-
TIoNS IN HIS REPORT.

He Would Have the Military Field Tel
egraph System Improved-Several Ways
He Suggests for the Accomplishments Of
His Purpose.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-Brigadier Cen
eral A. w. Greely, chief signal officer, in
his annual report to the Secretary of War,
makes special point of the necessity tor
the improvement of the military field tele-
graph system. He speaks of the Importance
attacked to this service in foreign countries,
where the most acute minds are now ap-
piled to its development, and says:
The results of such inventions are quickly
applied in foreign armies to the solution Of
professional questions arising in connection
with military duties, and if the professional
standing of the American army is to DO
maintained similar application must be
made in this country, otherwise few years
would leave the entire army unskiiled IN
At the end of the rebellion the signal corps
of our army was the most efficient in the
world. and now, while foreign Govern
ments are extending and improving
their mode of signalling, the chief
signal officer feels called upon to
urge the importance OF providing suita BILE
means for the regular instruction and drill
of the officers of the corps. who otherwise
must steadily retrogade and become unified
for such work under difficult conditions.
Ample material and support are necessary
to raise signal corps to high standard OF
efficiency and keep 1t abreast of modern
progress. The telegraph, the electric flash
light and telephone have brought potent
factions into civilized warfare, and any
neglect to provide suitable means for a
military corps charged with the study,
practice and operation Of the same cannot
commend itself to any thoughtful mind.
As a result of the improved efficiency of
their signal corps the French military au-
thorities congratulate themselves on the
speedy and accurate manner in which the
military maneuvers of this year involving
the handling of 1901 900 men over limited
territory were accurately and promptly per-
formed without disorder or delay. The use
of a captive balloon as initiated by General
Mcclellan at Yorktown in 1862 has been car
ried to successful stage by European ex-
perts. A captive balloon was kept in con-
slant telephone communication with the
commanding General in the French maneu-
vers, and the post of observation was so
commanding that no movement OF any con-
siderable body OF troops by the enemy was
possible without speedy detection and re-
port.
The Chief Signal Officer has long appre-
ciated the Importance of balloons in active
military operations, and he has made
special estimate for the purchase and con-
struction of military balloon train, which
is necessary adjunct to the permanent
equipment of the signal corps. A small
appropriation is asked for determining by
experiment the best mechanism for a power
full flash light for night signaling and search
purposes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
LATE NEWS In BRIEF.

-Rudini is preparing q bill to reduce the
number of holidays in Italy.
Cambridge University, England, refuses
to dispense with the study of Greek.
"A statue to the late General Wickham, of
the Confederate Army, was unveiled at
Richmond yesterday.
Illinois Unitarians, in session at Mon
mouth, have passed resolution in favor Of
Sunday opening of the Worlds Fair.
The Russian Government will be petit
toned to lower the duty on American grain
as measure of relieffor the famine suf-
ferers.
-Twenty-one piles, driven for Worlds
Fair buildings, have been ordered pulled
up because they were not what the specih-
cations call for.
Henry Anderson, of Comber, Ontario,
died on dissecting table in a Detroit hos
pital Wednesday, while under the influence
Of chloroform.
Captain Alex Mclean (American). OF the
Hamilton Lewis, who was captured some
time ago by Russian man-of-war and
Pacific on his way to San Francisco, having
effected his escape.
Prof. Fl. Y. Lauderbach, Principal OF the
boys academy which bears his name, at
Twelfth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia,
committed suicide in one OF the rooms at the
school this morning by shooting himself in
the head with revolver. The only reason
assigned for the act was overwork.
"A Kansas City and a Milwaukee train
collided at a crossing at Taopi, Minn., yes
terday, killing 8 tramp, who was stealing
ride, and Engineer Chambers, OF the Mil
waukee train. Fireman Lynch, of the Kan
sas City train, was fatally injured. Both
engines were ditched.
Mason, the British subject, when ar
raigned before the Assizes at Shanghai,
pleaded guilty to the charge of having been
in league with the Kolao Hui (secret society
men), and to having transported contra
band arms and dynamite consigned to and
intended for the insurgents. He was SEN
fenced to nine months imprisonment with
hard labor.
p The North Shore limited express train
stopped at Chicago street, Buffalo, Wednes-
day. a switch engine making up train ran
into the North Shore engine, and the shock
threw the light engine backward. disabling
the engineer. reversing the lever and open
ing the throttle. The switch engine ran
away backward and crashed into yard en-
gine overa block away, telescoping it. The
big engine of the North Shore was thrown
off the track and the passengers were badly
shaken up, though none were injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
CALIFORNIA,
The Country Of Delightful Winters.

California is the most attractive and de-
Ightful section of the United States, if not
of the world, and its many beautiful resorts
will be crowded with the best families of
the East during the entire winter. 1t offers
to the investor the best open opportunity
for safe and large returns from its fruit
lands. 1t offers the kindest climate in the
world to the feeble and debilitated; and it is
reached in the most comfortable manner
over the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad. Pullman vestibule sleeping cars
leave Chicago by this line every dat in the
year and go without change or transfer
through to San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Sau Diego. This is feature not offered by
any other line. Dads Write to Charles 7. Apple
Bank of Commerce Building, Pittsburr. Pa.
if you desire any further information as to
the country and the accommodations for
reaching it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
THE CANADIAN CABINET FIGHT.
An Issue Between Catholic Quebec and
Protestant Ontario.


Protestant Ontario.
OTTAWA, Oct. 29.-The resignation of the
Hon. j. A Chaplesu, Secretary of State and
the leader of the French Canadians, con-
tinues to create great excitement throughout
Canada Mr.. Chapleau spent last evening
in consultation with his supporters. Ire
mendous efforts are being made to effect a
compromise. 1t is certain, however, that
Premier Abbott will not give Chapleau the
railway portfolio and antagonize Ontario,
the Protestant province.
1t may be assumed, without going very
far astray, that Mr.. Chapleau's commu1i-
cation 10 the Premier, or ultimatum as some
call it, is based largely on the doctrine that
Quebec has been refused or not given the
place in the Cabinet to which she is entitled.
His view seems to be borne out by an article
in lie Canada, which not only claims the
portfolio of railway as a right for the
Province of Quebec, and turns the question
of Mr.. Chapleau's portfolio into one of
Provincial rights, but brings up the race
cry as well. The next point urged in favor
of Mr.. Chapleau's right to the portfolio of
railways is his position as leader of the
French Conservatives in Quebec.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
Yesterdays Market Features.

The market was dull and weak and the
range of fluctuations narrow. The opening
and highest for November was 59Ac: lowest
and closing, 593sc. Cash was about the same
There was no change in refined. Daily ay-
erage runs, lO7,S95 daily average shipments,
"a, ,S39. Clearances were CO., coo barrels.
OIL CITY, Oct. 29.-National Transit certifl-
Gates opened at 5915c; highest, 59szc; lowest,
6sssc; closed $3.50: sales, $4,000 barrels; clear
ances, $4,000 barrels; shipments. 1889 bar
rels; runs, IA, ,462 barrels.
BRADFORD, Oct. 29.-National Transit GER
tifcates opened at $3.50; closed at 59ssc; high
est, 5s1sc; lowest, 5ssc; clearances lis COO bar
rels.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 2s-Petroleum quiet: s.
W, 1lo0, o81sc; Ao gasoline, 1oc; 500 gaso-
line l0c: $50 naphtha, $40.
NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-Petroleum opened
steady, then became dull and remained so
throughout the day. Pennsylvsnia OIL
Spot, opening. 595sc: highest, 595ac; lowest,
593sc; closing, 5s9sc; November optlon, open
ing, 691ac; highest, 5911c; lowest, 593Sc; clos
ing. 5s1Sc. Lima OHIO sales. Total sales.
5000 barrels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30

Going too far-This man on the
Fourth of July wanted to see the pro-
cession, but climbed to the top of the
Boston State House; he said, 81 was
afraid somebody might step on, my
corns." This was carrying the thing
to extremes. Sometimes this is the
case with persons in search of health.
Because there are counterfeits of Jo-
ham Hoff's Malt Extract on the mar
ket, should they give up in despair,
and suffer?
In cases of dyspepsia, stomach dis
eases, hemorrhoids, general debility,
and for mothers while nursing, it has
no equal.
The medical fraternity in Europe
and America indorse it.
Write to Eisner & Mendelson Co.,
6 Barclay Street, New York, for de-
scriptive pamphlets, and remember
when buying that you get Johann
Hoff's Malt Extract-the only gen.
uine.
limitations are dangerous. F
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
FOR BETTER FEDERAL BUILDINGS.
The American Institute of Architects to La
the Matter Before Congress.

the matter Before Congress.
BOSTON, Oct. 29.-At the convention of
the American Institute of Architects to-
day Henry Van Brunt, of Kansas City, pre-
sented series of resolutions looking to the
devising of means for improving the de-
signs and character of national building.
The discussion on James II. Windrim' 8
paper of Architecture and the United
States Government" read yesterday, was
resumed and it was voted to adopt the paper
and arrange for its presentation to Congress
by a committee of the association.
The convention next listened to the read
ing of a paper on Comparative Archi-
lecture" written by Prof. Barr Ferree, of
the University of Pennsylvania A vote of
thanks was rendered him and the paper was
adopted into the report Of proceedings.
Prof Charles II. Moore, of Harvard Uni
versity, then read a paper on ''The Ante
cedents of Gothic Architecture This
paper was also adopted. A paper on
Architectural Education" submitted by
the Cleveland Chapter, A. L. A., ended to-
days session.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
Some Fine Horses.

John Boyd & Sons, Nos. so to 56 West Dia-
mond street, Allegheny, have just received
another carload of fine horses. Among the
lot are several frst-class teams. One pair
grsys, $500 pounds; one pair bays, 5000
pounds, and one pair browns, 5000 pounds;
also several cheap draught horses suitable
for hauling coal Will exchange any of
these horses for others needing to go to the
country. Those who intend to purchase
horses will do well by calling on them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
Exhaust Steam Heating

By the 'williamesVacuumS System" with
out back pressure upon the engine. Guar
anteed advantages-Saving power, removal
of cracking or hammering in pipes, increas-
ing efficiency of the heating system, saving
water and fuel. Send for new descriptive
catalogue to Warren Webster q Co., 491
N. Third street, Philadelphia,
Patentees and Mfrs. of Webster Vacuum
Feed w Water Heater and Purifier.
MWFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
BLAINE
Free Trains Every Day.

Get work, secure home, make an invest
ment IN the future great Monongahela VAL
ley town. For tickets, maps, pric, lists
and full particulars call at 129 Fourth
avenue.
THE BLAINE LAND IMPROVEMENT Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
Pipe Line Statements.

The runs of the Southwest Pipe Line
Company from Mcdonald Wednesday were
65,904.02 barrels; outside of Mcdonald,
II, 1851 barrels; total, 81, ,319 80 barrels.
barrels; shipments, IS, 189. 20 barrels. Macks-
burg runs, 902. 81 barrels Buckeye runs,
SO, ,665 IL barrels; shipments, 49, 9,009 barrels.
Eureka runs, 7,660.71 barrels; shipments,
1871. 65 barrels. Southern Pipe Line ship
ments, 15, $50. 80 barrels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
Fresh Meats Cheap.

Housekeepers can buy fresh pork loins,
loin chops, shoulders, shoulder steaks,
sausage, leaf lard. spare ribs, head cheese,
pigs feet and pork trimmings very cheap at
our packing house, Twenty-third street,
Pittsburg. DUNLEvY & Bro
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30

Especially infants, is prevalent more or less
at all times, but is largely avoided by CIV
ing proper nourishment and wholesome
food. The most successful and reliable of
all is the Gail Borden eagle" Brand Con-
densed Milk. Your grocer keeps it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30

The Farmers Deposit National Bank
Invite the public to call and examine their
new safe deposit vaults. Information con-
cerning the renting of boxes and deposit Of
valuables cheerfully given. MwF
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
Did You Get One

OF the fine frames given with every dozen
of cabinets at Hendricks & Co. 's,68 Federal
street, Allegheny? See them every day
this week. Cabinets 81 90.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30

The Farmers Deposit National Bank
Invite the public to call and examine their
new safe deposit vaults Information CON.
cerning the renting of boxes and deposit of
valuables cheerfully given. MwF