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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-04-10

The BUYERS CUIDEA
: : s: : !; !: !: :
asifA issued March and Sept.
~ A erch year. II ia an tncy-
4 - clope6ia Of useful infor~
Ay nation for oil " no pur-
nWY chase the luxurIes or the
necessities OF if~. We
can cloths you nnc furnish you with
all the necessary and unn nece~1ary
appliances to ri%2, walk, uaI oe, sleeR
eat, fish, hunt, '. orh. 20 to churcH
or say at home, and IN various sizes
styles and quantities. J1st figure out
what is required 70 do all these things
CONF 0RTA5LV. and you cen make fair
estimate of T. e value OF the BUY ELS
GUIDE, winch Will be se-rE upon
receipt o. 10 cents to pay postage
MONTGOMERY WARD e CO.
1u-114 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, III
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-04-10
QUICK TINE, CHEAP RATES

Daily Express and Passe ecger rains
maba prompt con nnections with the
gey eral railroad lines in the East.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and
Tourists sleeping Cars attached to all
trains. Dining Cars attached to fast
mail trains between Truckee and Og-
uen.
Tickets sold, sleeping car berths Sc
cured, and other informatio n given on
application TO the Co.'S Agt, at Reno
where passengers calling in person can
secure choice of routes, etc.
Richard Gray, ger. Traf. Mang.
san Francisco, Cal.
June
T. H. GOODMAN,
Gen. Pass. Agt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

At Hartford, Conn. to-day, Nightingale
won the Charter Oak $40 600 race.
The special session OF the Vermont legis-
lature adjourned this morning without day.
The Governor OF the Island of Martinique
recer,ly yisi ed oy fearful hurricane, has
Issued an appeal sskiog help for the spffsr-
iug people.
Hon. 8. O. Pomeroy, e1-U. 8. Senator
from Ksnsae, died ct The residence OF Mrs
G Written at Within. Viile, Mass this morn
Ing OF Bright's disease, aged 76
Three Of the crew of the American ship
Frederick Billings, which arrived at New
York last night from Liverpool, were ar
raigned before the u 8. Commissioned to-
day charged with mutiny.
Captain Audrewa, of the dory Mermsld
which sailed from Boston some time ago In
race with the dory Sea Serpent, arrived at
Antwerp to-day on a steamer. This indi-
Gates that some accident has happened to
his boat.
The financial condition of Gustemala is deplor-
able. For the past three months neither the army
nor the federal employees hsve been paid. Agents
are now in Europe trying to negotiate a loan.
There is great tcarcity of food stuff in the C ty
of Guatemala, and in consequences the prices are
high, and the lower classes arc suffering. dis.
patch from Tegucigalps, capital Of Honduras,
states that smallpox is epidemic there and is
committing great damage.
Yesterday afternoon William and Geo. Walker,
brothers, living near Georgetown, Del, quarreied
over somo horse feed, when George struck VII
liam over the head with shovel killing him on
the spot.
Mr.. Gladstone has written a letter denouncing
gambling as formidable and growing national
evil. He is ready to give his 3 to any Efforts
aiming at the extinction or mitigation of gam
bling.
The steyedores who struck at San Francisco ten
days ago for increased wages. last highs decided
to return to work this morning at the old rate of
wages.
A cablegrsm from Valparaiso states that the
fighting had been renewed yesterday morning,
aud that Ra' m sceda WAS losing.
The proposal to slaughter American cattle at
Tires Rivers, Canada, for Canning purposes, ia to
be vigorously opposed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

PRRsoNAL-Mrs ". A. Myers, who hae
been visiting Mrs. Joseph Mark ban for TIT
pasr few weeks, has returned 10 her htme 10
the West, otter q very pleasant time among
old ieuds
County C'-rk q & Young will leave here
to. night for ToIohesser Beach, Kent county
Md, and will retprn early on the morning
Of Tuesday, Sept. 1. The old veteran jsni-
tor, Jefferson Elliott, will, during office
hours, have she County Clerks Office open
40 that attorneys and others may have ao-
cess to the records, etc.
The Marlboro, Nd. Gazette says Miss
Eliza Daingerfisld, of Alexandria, is visiting
Mrs. Edith Huntsr, at her home near Sur.
rattsville, and Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Garrett
and daughter, of Alexandria, have been on
visit TO Mr.. and Mrs. F. E Gibbons, OF
North Keys.
MIR. Robt. e. Lee, who was In the city to.
day said the health Of his father, Gen. W.
81. F. Lee, lad much improved during the
past few days.
The Old Orchard, Me, Sea Shell esys:
Alexandra, Va, by the Potomao, has two
leas charming ladies s!noe the arrival here OF
Mrs. III. Vlokroy and Mrs. a. de z. Shat
suck. They are at the Montreal.
Wm. e. Roosa, Sherman B. Fowler and
Edgar Wsraeld. f., were at the Oattakills.
N. Y, on Monday
Mrs. a. DaingerReld, Mrs. l.. W. Reid /,
Misses Salie Daingerfsld and Mary Reif.
and Mr.. L. 8. Greene left to-day for Warren.
ton to attend the dance to be given by the w.
A. O. tomorrow night.
Mr. E. Caton has returned from War.
rentoD, where be spent the last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

THE GILMER-BAKER TgIAL "A. AhiDg-
don Oh Tuesday, the case Of the Ccmmon-
wesith against Mrz. Wyudham Glmer,
charged With computing viii D.. J. a Baker
to murder her huebsod, was called Her
oonG OF $40, 900 vas received a0d the Gaze
was confirmed until The mex, ;erm of court
The case wil not be beard Until the courts
decide whether or not Dr. Baker shall have
a new trsl, for sl,s would not be CON-
pe; ent Witness were she con victsd Every
body Is surprised a. the composnre Of the
convicted man. When the fearful sentence
was pronounced neither In face or M nner
did he show the slightest ner0ousness or
emotion, and sipce that time be hes been
the same jolly. laxative man, to all appear
aDoe, as utterly ANNOYED as II the dark
shadow Of the gallows had not fallen acroes
his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
LOCAL BREVITIKs

There will be q special meeting OF the
members of the First Baptisu Church to.
night ct 8 O'Clock at that church.
The Farmers Institute and Exhibition at
Fairfax Courthouse opened yesterday with
a fine display Of fruits, flowers, vegetables,
agricultural products Of every description
and live STOCK.
TIE colored militia of the Dlstrict Of Oc-
Beach, below this city, aud the place hss
becoo.e more than ever q resort for colored
Washingtonlans.
Marriage licenses we're issued 10 Washing
ton yesterday to julius Emmner, IT,, end
Irene P. Stro.ber. of WarrenoD; Joseph E
Arlington, Of Prince William county. and
Eva T. Collins, and to 81. Calvin and Ida
l.. Weakiey, both Of Nv dIson county.
Messrs CP Jsnrey,S. Ferguson Besch, ]. NJ. Orr
and J. n. Alexander, commissioners III Ropp vs..
Minor, last Monday cold at private SALE the
"Greenwsy" fum near Goresvilie, Loudcun
county, containing $50 acres, for 500 so per acre.
Geo. H. Titus and John w. Wits, purchasers.
An order has been issued from the Orphans
Court Of Washington directing the appointment
of q commission to prove the will of the late
Washington G. Hiburn. Pending the enforce
mont OF tho order, petition from heirs for an ad
miniatrator OF the estate In the person OF william
Milburn will remain in ststu quo
young man named Geo. Brown, while return
ing from the creek Marshes yesterday evening,
discharged his overchsrged fowling piece when
the gun burst, and a ioce strjk ng him i'll the
face, badly bruised him.
City taxpayers can save i've per cent. by pay :
ing their taxes before Tuesday. September lat.
Persons Wishing to send their children to tho
public schools must have their captation tax bills.
The reception given at Armory Hsll last night
by the colored citizens to the visiting teach
els attending the coored normal institute was q
success aud was enjoyed oy all present.
The German Building Association No last
night loaned ST. 800 at 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
CANDIDATES.

I RESPECTFULLY announce myself candi.
l. dste for the House of Delegates, subject to the
democratic primary. An accident which has con.
fined me to my room and bed for the past feur
weeks has prevented my seeing many Of the voters
OF AL. xandris city aud county, and as have not
yet recovered from the effects Of my injuries, tho
same cause may deprive me of all opportunities Of
personal canvass ] therefore announce my can
didacy through the medium of this card. prom
se if elected, faithfully and conscientiously to
represent the interest of my people.
sug19 tpe W.. MAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

IsoURsr.-Ths ooroners' jury summoned
yesterday by Dr.. Purvia to ascertain the
cause OF the death OF Mr. X. d. seioers,
brakeman on the Midland sosd. who died at
Manassas yesterday morning from the ef'
fects OF injuries he sustained by being knooR-
cd from Car and run over at The Plains on
Tuesday evening, met agsin at Mr.. De-
msine's undertaking estabiishment this
morning, when the evidence of Conductor
McCauley and Brakemen Smoot and Trip
lett was taken. Their evidence was, 10 eff
Hscs, that Seiders was iolsed Of the car tell
on the track and was run over. IL appear
ed that one Of the ears had defective
brake. This Soldiers "put down." ieia the
Car and climbed 10 another. Soon snereaf-
ser the car With the defective brake dropped
down the track, collided with the other sec
ton of the train and jolted Soldiers off, A.
ter hearing the testimony Of the three wit
nesses. the jury was adjourned till to-mor
row morning in order that the engineer and
fireman OF the train and the physlciane who
attended seiders might be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
False Economy

l. practical by many people. who buy infe-
rior articles of food because cheaper than
standard goods. Surely infants are entitled
to tho beat food obtainable. 1t la fact that
the Gall Borden Eagle" Brand Condensed
MILK Ia the best infant food. Your grocer
and druggist keep It,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
A,B, Observation-Disclosures Blood

Headache, Neuralgia, Dizziness. Nervous
ness, spasms, Sleeplessness, St. Vitus dance
cured by DR.. Miles Nervine. SAMPLES free
at druggists, BY mail 10c MILES MEDICAL
Co, Ekhsrt. Ind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

PROPERTY SALE Capt. Herbert Bryant
has sold to DR.. w. 3 Porvis two lots at the
southwest corner Of Prince and Alfred
streets, 4019O feet, for 50 500 CASH. II ia un-
derstood that Dr. P will erect residence
on the lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

TIE RAILROAD MEN IN ATLANTA.--Ihe
Atlanta Journal of Monday Published the
following:
There are an even hundred employees OF
tina Richmond Terminal company In the
Kissr building to-day. They reached here
last nlpht at one O'clock 10 q special train
made np of four sleepers. The heads ofdepsrt-
noents had proceeded them-haviDg arrived
on the yestibule limited esterday afternoon.
The Riser building presented buey scene
this morning. In froRt OF the building
we're number of clerks. who bad founo
boarding places and were awaiting orders
10 20 10 work. Mingling With them Were
friends Who knew them, men who were 10
search of positions and general lockers on
In froab OF the entrance drsy5 were unload
ing decks and cfice furniture OF the cthoes
Which are to be opened up at once.
ut REQUIRED eleven freight cars TO orirg
down our Office furniture Alone" said one Of
she CLERKS, "and we are only oDe-fourtn OF
the entire number TO come"
Four departments are represented by
those Who have arrive6-she general man.
aear's department., the euGltor's depart
uaens, the tressuref's department. and the
telegraph and record Office.
General Manager Greene Ia at Hot
Springs North Carolina, but will be here 10
q few days.
IA list of those who srriVed lie here given. }
The gentlemen are now at ho els and
hosrd:nt: houses. The large majority Of
shem are unmarried men and will not want
homes Those who have families have left
ther behind and will not bring them here
nntil thew have become permanently sell
sled.
Another delegation will arrive next week
The emplovees who have arrived com.
nlajn TODAY that the rates of board charged
throughoct the city are altogether too h'go.
and enoear TO have been Increased on &C.
count OF their Or rival They are In search
OF nice boarding places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

OPERA HoUsE-Bsrlow Brothers Ministries,
comprising some Of the best talent in the country
will appear here on Monday night. The troupe
has go many commendsble points that to mention
ore seems like sighting the others The singers
voices are we'll trained. and the scenes full of
rapid and beautiful surprises making the advent
Of Barlow Brothers the event Of the sessop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
ForMalaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN IRON BITTERS
n NhouId be I'm Every House.

J. B. Wilson, 371 Clay ST., sharpsburg, Pa,
says he will not be without DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs snd Colds, that
1t cured his wife who was threatened with Pneu-
monis after an attack Of "La Grippe" when var.
icus other remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, OK Coooksport,
Ps., claims Dr.. Kings Now Discovery has done
him more good than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it. Free
trial bottles ut e. 8 Leadbester and Bros, drug
store. Large bottles Soc and 81 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.


NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT GEN
IN eral meeting Of tie stockholders Of the IN
TER.OCEAN BUILDING COMPANY will be
held at the Office OF the company, in the city Of
Alexandria. in the stste Of Virginia, on the 26th
dsy of AUGUST, 1891, at 3 o'clock 10.
This call is made in pursuance Of section two,
of ari.cle FOUR of the by laws Of asid company,
and signed by persons owning the majority Of the
stock Of said company, this 9th dsy Of August,
1891, as appears by the certificate Of the secre-
tary hereunto annexed.
A. A. THOMAS,
DANIEL B. CLARKE,
JOHN PAUL JONES.
I, John Paul Jones. secretary of the Inter
ocesn Building Company, hereby certify that A.
a. Thomas, Daniel r. Clarke, and John Paul
Jones owned more than majority OF the stock Of
ssid company, on this august g. 1891.
lsEAL] JOHN PAUL JONES.
Secretary Inter ocean Building Company.
sus6 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

FUNERALS The funeral of the late VIM.
4. HammerdInger took place yes, erdsy
evening from bis late home on upper Priucs
street and WAS largely attended, among
those present being Lss Camp Confederate
Veterans, OF which organization the deceased
was member. The services were conduc
ed by Rev E Oarson, OF the N. E Church
Souih, and the pallbsarers we're Messrs. R.
III. Latham. W. P Mcknight. 8. a. Man
kir, c. W. Greenwood. W. Wheasley. JOE.
Clarke and D. 81. Appioh--ex Oonfederates.
The funeral Of the late Capt. VIM. a.
Brooks took place this morning from 81.
Mary'a Church. The members of the g. A.
r. residing 10 this city aud number OF REL
a,iyes and friends Of the deceased attended
the funeral. The services were conducted
by Rev Father Cutler and Messrs ] A.
Paul. NJ F. Boyle, G F. sel,z4r, 8. B. John
son. I F. Hidden and 81 MoWil!sms acted
60 pallbearsrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

THE LBBsBUR0 FAIR.-NeIson Division
U r z. OF P, of Washington, yesie day
visi ed the fair and were received with a
hearty welcome. Next came the cavalcede
If all the premium stock which bad occurred
premiums the day before. This was follow
ed by some excellent racing. The fair will
olOge to dey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
ruugsDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27.

For this section fair weather during the day,
.bovers are likely during the evening SOUTH
ss nonl winds, stationary Temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

TERRIBLE AFFAIR Ca Tuesday mig {
Henry Miller. aged % years, walked from
Great Neck. L L to Psttsdale, FIVE mtles
away, to shoot his wife He is q Carpenter
and WAS married four years ago. Recently
their baby died, and owing to MilleE's cru
city his wife returned to Der mother. Mil.
Ter tried to get her to return to him, but she
refused. On Tuesday night he walked to
Plat,stale. and on being refused entrance to
the house broke open the door, shot his wife
four timee, tried to kill her motber for inter
ferinp, std toen sent two DULLES into bis
temple end TWO more into bis mouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

PURsRRs As POSTAL CLBRKs.-An order
hes been iesued at the Postofie Department
authorizing the pursers on the boats Of
Maryland and Virginia Steamboat COMPANY,
plyiug between Baltimore, Lsonaidiown,
this city end Wnsh'ngo on, to act as postal
clerks. Several weeks ego. as atsied at
th At time, steamboat neil service was sstab-
llnhed ON this line The designation of the
pnrsers as postal clerks Will greatly faoili
tate the distribution OF the mail along the
route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

POLICE RRPoRT.-Lsst night was cloudy
and mild, With three prisoners but no
dodgers at the aiation house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases
Craven Peytop, for disordsrly conduct,
was fined 80 so
Turner G ines eolored, for shooting his
wife, waa neld for further examination
Carrie Ball, oolored, for assauting Maria
Halt, was feed $5
Fannie Stswart. oolored, for dsordsrIy
cOnduct, was fined 81.
Chas. Williams. oolorsd, for dlsorderlP
conduct, Was fined s1.50.
Four persons, for keeping unlicsnaf d
dogs, we're ined and required to take out
such licepee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-27

AND HALP-sALLOE kAsoA's
y GLASS FRUIT JAks received Do-day by
u .nas6 JC MILBUkG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-10

the law seems To be most efficiently and thoroughly ap-
piled in New York, brooklyn and Buffalo.
some Of the suggestions Of the Commissions prede
ceSsorS, regarding amendments to the statute.
capulatcd. One OF the most important Of these
says the present report made in the first annual
report OF the Commission and in reference to the
necessity for imposing penalties upon persons con
neced with Civil Service examinations in cities for any
unfair, corrupt fraudulent acts, particularly spcc
fed in Of the sections OF the original act. These
penalties apply only to the state service, and 1t is be
lcved that the failure include the municipal service
was an oversight. The same penalty should apply In
both cases, but thus far the law has been without
amendment in this particular.
The most important of all the recommendations Of
our predecessors-one that think should now be re-
uewed and the necessity for which has been forcbly
demonstratedis that discussing officers De forbidden
to pay the salaries OF persons subject to the act until
the latter present certificates from the heads Of the
spectve departments in which they employed that
they have been appointed in conformity with tho terms
Of the Civil Service law. In Ncw-Iork and Brookly n
the respective city controllers have from the time the
act went into effect voluntarily made this requirement.
This should be the imperative rule in municipality
and every department of the state. We earnestly
this recommendation in the hope that IL will have
the consideration II urgently needs
The report then discusses in detail the purpose
Of the Civil Service law. the practical nature OF the
examinations held under IT, and the Misrepresentation
and abuse OF which IL has been the object and adds
The Civil Service law is slowly but surely working
out its vudication.7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-10
,pvy Avn NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

wa,hincon Jan. 9-An Army retiring O'aru h'N'"s
,orpd C,ut,n Gilbert r. OycLpn. 9TH cavalry l"o"p%
tod for active service the extension 81 leave OF ao
an account of sickness granted him i sun lurne' ~
tcuded until further orders account OF dH'oh' N"P
lain Ie,h H. Hurst I2th Infantry VIII report III person
,t,out DELAY to General Miles. commanding the pNiSo
~ the Missouri At Pine Ridge Agency, , j.
Lieutenant J. H. Comm has been ordered u inc receNN's
,von,on,. Lieutenant Nelson r. Houston to the New
'' ,,..r,.ty o. Lieutenant william Windcrs to the
newark February Ensign John l.. Purcsi 10 inc Nn
- t,ou,,v az SURGEON NJ. l.. Ruth t. the Newark
I,,rv .. Passed Assistant surgeon Richard Ashor'oRe
,,o nautical ,choolship Saratoga, January 10 'sP"n
$40. Casey ha, been detached from duty IN cohnS''o
with the preparation u the Newark on fco'"'i' - w
td =, command that vessel. February = Lieutenant
,,,,do, samuel W Very from duty In CONNECTION WIN
a., <s,rk February and ordered a. executive Vi tnA'
-. Lieutenant benjamin Tsppan and Ensign j. .
t,ern,don detached from duty In the once oil
,,, January 81 and ordered to the NowArS' feoru"ly
i,,,,r,,rt T. X Moore nom duty in the Bureau of
1.,,.n, January IS and ordered 20 the Boston Lieu
., toh, T. Pulsbury from special duty FEBRUARY -
I'D o-dorcd a. the Newark Paymastet J. > lhopPSo"'
~nr, rncineer A. NJ Able. Passed Assistant fhs'neer'
=. Inc,rd and Robert /. Reid. Engineer Leo d. Miner
from dnty In connection with the preparations VI
a. xo,y,rk February t. and ordered tn that |ess' roo
W. 90. Naval Cadet ID. II. Dlsmuker detached from
sn.cial duty at Crsmp sons PhusdeiRh'N' anu o'
49, .s.iync shin ST. Louis Passed Assistant Surgeon
" y, ph from the nautical schooship Saratoga and Or
- ., ,he newark; Acting Gunner George Huttnger
49,. ,he NAVY yard Ncw.York, and ordered to the
Newark. - o., ,,,.,L rho
x Dcpartnen is informed that the vessels of the Asatc
ar,, ,,ar, dismissed A. follows: December II, Oman,
- hmulpo Alliance left Nsgssaki for Kobe; December
If. Palos at Ticntsn. China. for the winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-10
GERMANS AND IRIsHMEY ~ BROOKLYN.

I n Inc Ed Tor OF 7 ne II D II n Q
SIR: VIII Won kindly inform me which Is the larger oi
the two the German Irish population Of BROOKLYN
Ny. Rv answering YOU will oblec daily reader ana
,Jmirer Of vour paper for the last forty years.
" a., I Ucrtv 4 y Y K. +. Il.
accurate figures in this case can only he OBJ
famed from the census Of 1890, which has not
yci been made public. The city authorities have
no data 10 base an estimate upon save the deaths
rrportcd To the Health Department More per
sons Of Irish nativity die than Of German nativity
4 ,vcll-inCormcd German estimates that there are
sbou, 40 ooo residents Of Brooklyn who were
born IN Germany. or whose parents we're, ana
that tborc are l9OO0 or 1900 more persons
than this number who were themselves or whose
narents were born in lreland.-Ed)