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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

ACQUITTRD.--Th examination Of ARMS
tead Jenkins for the murder of Maggie Will
liamr, and James Jenkins as being an access
sorry to the crime. took place at Herndon,
Fairfax county. last Thursday before Meg
istra!es Taylor, Ofrisop, FolIip and Simpson.
Hon. r. W. Moore represented the defend
ants and Messre. Love and Powell the Com
monwealth Mr.. Powell moved that the
case be continued on account of two materi-
al witnesses not being present. Mr. Moore
entered an objection, and the court finally
ordered Sergt. Williams to 60 for came. a.
ter the discussion of fe~ technical law
points the case proceeded with the examina-
ton OF about twelve witnesses, the lawyers
eros examining each at some length. At
2 O'Clock the court took recess, as the two
absent witnesses had not arrived. After
about Is minutes conrt sgain proceeded with
the case, examining the two absent wit
me- sos, who had arrived in the meanlime; te5t-
mony all in. Mr.. Moore made short speech, af-
ter which the magistrates verdict was not guilty
An accidental shooting. The testimony was at
times worry amusing. The fact that The accident
had gained wide circulation brcughta large
crowd tosether-Lou1oun Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
TEvA NDRIA. VA
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 81.
GENERAL sHER1DAN's order. from the ei

GENERAL sHERIDAN's order, from the eli
tects of which certain "loyal" citlzsns OF
Louloun county are appealing to Congress
for relief, contains the following WORDS
'Yo on will consume and destroy all forage
and subsistence, burn all barns and mills and
their coutente, and drive off all stock in the
region, the boundaries OF which are above
described. This order must be literally eA'
ecu.ed.n a committee OF the House OF Rep
resentatives has reported in favor OF the re-
lief ask ed for, but one of it's members, Mr..
o. B. Thomas OF Wisconsin. lie 80 imoueo
with hute for the South that he Ia opposed
to doing justice even to Loyal men
who live in this section, and dissents to thaI
report But what must be thought OF the
man who issued the order referred to- 10
view of the fact that the track OF the Coz
federate army in The North was 80 unmsfk-
ed that all evidence of it had disappeared In
a weeks time?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

THE GROWTH CT (HILDREN.-GroWth vsies
10 different children. Some Increase in stature
80 rapidly that their clothes are outgrown long
before they are worn threadbare, while Others
grow very slowly. A table prepared by French
sapGnt gives the following data During the fist
year after birth the growth in stature is about
ven and one-half inches; fion two to three it is
four or five inches from three to four, an inch
and half from four to six, about two and
quarter inches annually from seven to eight tao
and half inches from eight to twelve Two in
ches annually; from tweiye to thirteen, one aud
eight tenths from thirteen to fourteen, two and
quarter inch 8 from fifteen to sixteen, two in
chez from sixteen to seventeen, nearly two inch
e,; and after this. though growth continues until
twenty-one and sometimes for years after, its rSte
r.pidly minishes If mothers would measure
their children regularly On their birthdays, and
preserve the rtco,d, they would thus accumulate
vs.u ,ble data for ststistcians. Progressive in
crease OF stature is sign Of good health as in
crease in stride shows weakness OF constitution or
imperfect heslth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
The Gillian War.

BUENos AYREs. Feb. 2l.-A dispaich Sc.
oeived here from Vaparai ssys tiat
government steamer has arrived there .;om
AFRICA where she landed troops. The steamer
reports being pursued by the reb ships
Hussoar and Esmeralda and hsi nsrroy
escape from being captured. The !usu,-
gents have captured the steamer Couairo.
Three regiments have been sent to protect
Tacna. The government is sending fresh
troops to recapture Pissgua. The latest
news received from the rebel squadron Is
that the insurgent vessels are scattered
along the coast but Valparaiso ia not In a
state of blockade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

Senate te-iay. The only new item in
il for public buildings In the South ia
one for Columbus, Georgia. 1t provides
that no prosecution shall be commenced
for VIC alton OF the internal reve-
pus laws except upon the oath Of a
revenue collector or deputy, approved by g
u. 6. circuit judge. The appropriation for
the government exhibit at the Chicago fair
ia cut down to $500 600. and that is to be in.
cluded in the 81 500 GOETHE limit the gov
erpmeut will appropriate for that iair.
The House vas In bad humor to-day, end
several lively ti!ts occurred among the
members. The democrats followed their
tactics of delay By demanding the reading
of thu journal in full. and any attempts to
to correct the journal, which was manifestly
incorrect, az it stated that many democratic
members who were not present yesterday
were counted By the Speaker 10 order make
quorum. Mr.. Bayne. republican,, of
Pennsylvania, having objected to correc.
ton of the j1uynal, Mr.. Breckenridge. OF
Kentucky, stid he was right, as the journal
should be as fraudulent as the proceedings.
In the Senate to day Mr.. Spooner report
ed faporabiy frcm the committe on claims
proposed amendment to the deficiency bill
aDpropria ing g 500. 900 to reimburse the
States OF New York, Pennsylvania, D3la-
ware. Virginia and South Carolina, and the
CITY of Baltimore for money advanced by
them In support OF the war OF 1917.
MIR. Stewart, of the Greenbrier White Su.-
pbur Springs, West Virginia, ia In town to-
day trying to organize company for 30 i'm
proving thoss Springs IS to make them
eunsl If not exceed in the extent and luxuri-
ance ot.heir accom- o6ations those OF Sav-
atoss, NV York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
KILLED HIS FATHER. Michael McCrack.

KILLED HIS FATHER. Michael McCrack-
In was shot and killed yesterday evening at
Fredericksburg, by his sou Thomas, at bis
plaza OF business on Commerce street. At
the tine Of the shooting Mr.. McCrackin was
melting up sign announcing his stock for
sale. Some trouble between father and son
arose, aud the latter, entering the store, soon
returned with double bsrreled shoteun and
fred both barrels, the charges entering the
elder McCrackin'5 right side. Err. Mo.
Crack;n was about ff,y-fve years OF age,
and brother Of Capt Terraoce McCrackin.
The murderer has been arrested aid corGo-
ed 10 jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

Now THAT the numerous legislative end
ioiicial efforts to prevent the repair of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the restora-
ton of navigation thereon, have failed, the
partiss who have undertaken that work Will
proceed with 1t rapidly, aud, it is under
stood. loaded coal boats are expected at
GEORGETOWN before the 6rst OF May. The
attempt 10 kill the canal by the amendment
to the bill 10 give the Norfolk and Western
Railroad an entrance into Washington, was
cunningly devised scheme, ou'
fortunately was detected In time to prevent
it, eucoess. Coal boats can reach this city
in less time and at lees cost than by the co
Alexandria canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

Dispatches received at Calcnt'a from R,r-
goon state that fifty Insurgents have beer
killed In fight which took place on Tho
frontier of Wuntho.
Nine valuable thoroughbred race hcrseg
and hunters at Sherwiu's training stables 81
Oelbridge. Ireland, have been poisoned
They were Owned By tbs Daks OF Lsins er'-
steward, Captain Tnornton and three sea-
tlemen of the neighborhood.
A dispatch from FindIsy, ohio, Gays;
At one O'Clock this morning, lightrng
struck nItro-gly Cerine magazine on The
Stoker farm three miles northwest OF the
city in which was stored fifty cars of the L.
pos;ve. The only thing left to ir ID cate Che
place of the magsz ne is hole in the grouod
big enough t, bury three etory house. TIE
loss is not great.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
Gen Sherman's Funeral.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 2l.-Ths train bearing
the remains of Gen. W. T. Sherman reached
here shortly after $50 o'clock this morning
As the train pulled into The depot SO 70
from battery of artillery was afed. Tie
casket con aiming the remains was placed on
q caissou end escorted to Calvary ctmsIery
by a large aud imposing military and civic
procession. The stras.s through which tie
procession marched we're throngsd with
spectators, but In The business part OF the
city there were no outward manifestations
OF mourning. The weather was cear aad
dry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postoftcc Fcbruary 81.
Persons calling for letters will please Say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks. will be- sent to the dead letter office.
Arnold, Arthur johnson, TG
Brooke, Miss Ltuselle King, Frances
Brown, Mrs Mil red Norwood, Rev J
Russell, 1iilie Ptge, Fannie
Fs gans, Miss s A Tayner, L
Flynn, N, Shaw, James
Gaines, Miss Lula Smith, Miss Bertha
Hahn, Geo stannard, John
Hernton, Miss Kate Walden, Prof Gilbe4'
Jsm.e Billy Washington, Mrs 81; 10
PARK AGNEW, Z. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

Egyptians. The latter. however were rot
to be checked In their advance. and relur,.
ed the Arabs fe as they advanced. The
Egyptians 6xed bayonets when Within easy
distance of the enemy and braveIy Charged
upon the defenders OF the old ruins. Po,
over an hour desperate hand to-hsrd. hsv.
onet-.c spear and sword fght followed, DUR.
Ing which the Egyptian troops fought with
the most determined energy. The Egyptian
cavalry made brilliant charge OF the der.
wishes, who retired in disorder, suffering
crushing defeat. Tue dersishes numbered
at least 2 600 fighting men. About az equs
force Of Egyptians succeeded in reaching the
shelter OF the building before the Arabs sur.
rounded them for the attack. Alter the re-
treat Of the dervishss the troops found ever
700 dead around the position mentioned
while large numbers of dead were lying in
the bushes around tbs building. Nearly
every Enir of Importance who was present
at the battle fell upon the feld. Osman
Dlgma did not take part ia the fight tu.
watched It's progress from point OF van.
tage near Afaa.e. After seeing that his
faithful followers had suffered 6iaa-lr1u,
defeat. Osman Digma, accompanied by
about 80 horsemen. fad towards Tcufia.
The Egyptians last night biyoucked al IA.
e and will advance on Temlin :o-norTog.
The Egyptian loss was II killed and 70
ounnnAnh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

BLACK SKIN TURNED WHITE.-Dr. John
Ege's experiment of ENGRAVING the skin Of
q negro on the leg OF white man hae proved
SUCCESS, In Reading, Pc. Tan days ago
Eye performed the operation on joe! SAUL
who has been suff'riug with sore leg for
two gears. The skin Wss taken from the
arm of the negro 10 email pieces the size OF
pin head. The surface OF the sore was 6
By inches. and thirty particles of skin were
traneplanted from the negroes arm. Lsst
night the doctor reported that the sore nad
bean reduced to 2 by inches and that it was
healing rapidly. The particles Of transported
skin hsve chsnged color, and the surface is now
as white as though tho new cuticle were self
msde article.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
The BLOCK" SYSTEM The block aysten SIS ii

The BLOCK" SYsTEM.-The block eysten, SIS it
is now termed in railroad psr!ance. is simply the
division OF railway into number Of what are
died teegraphic DISTRICTS the distance between
viii is determined by the amount of traffic, and
each block station has signaling instruments by
which the signal man can communicate with the
box on either side of him. Now, when the train
ontes any block, a semaphore signal is lowered,
and no train is allowed to follow until the one
in front has reached the end of the BIZ ck wis the
sigual is raised and at the same time lowered for
the block ahead, etc. The block systems in use in
this country and in Europe employ mechanical de.
vices for lowering and raisng the outdoor signal;
but these it is thought, will eventually be replaced
by automatic devices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

PRINCE Won BISMARCK likes cards, and
has left it on record that be once played
with q political purpose In his mind He
sat down at ecarte with the Austrian Pleni-
poteutiary, who, In few days, would have
to discuss with him the Schleswig- HolsteiD
question. Il was hs cue to make his oppo
uent believe that be Was rash man, and go
be played wildly and stsked high. The Of
feet was that when they came to talk poll
tics, he found his opponent deaply impressed
with the belief that Austria must not pro-
woke State having in its council 30 reck-
less minister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
A FEARFUL FALL.-FIagman Mcdowell,

A FEARFUL FALL.-Flagman Mcdowell,
of the Richmond, fredericksburg and Poto-
mac road, who fell eff Of the Rappshannock
bridge last Saturday night, is doing well.
Mr.. McDowel's escape from death on that
occasion was wonderful. When bis train
stopped at the bridge Mcdowell got of to
pet some water. The night was dark, and
although we'll acquainted with the locality,
the haeman missed his footing and went
oyer the bridge to the ground below. The
distance of bis fall was about 90 or 60 feet,
aud the mau's escape from instant death IL
almost miracle. He wss brought to Rich-
mould AID carried TO DR.. Cullen's Office
That gentleman found that, with the excep'
lion Of few bruises and several slight abrs- :
siops OF he skin. Mcdowell had sus!aint d
no In jurie5 Rich. State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
The Gazette
lF.ou the Valley yirginian.]

tOU IUU aII6J FIIgIHIaUJ
j. seems that, as the ALEXANDRIA GA.
zsTTE grows older, 1t grows better. Now
in it's 92l year, lite vigor and interest are
undated. Il battles for what 1t deems 10
be principle and right, whether it goes
against the tide-popular opinlon-or not.
and s always democratic. uttering no un-
certain sounds 10 its discussions of iesues.
Whilst We can net always agres With come
OF Its policies, yet We admire its courage ia
EXPIRE ssng its convictions, and it is always
a welcome exchange at our office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
Diamonds ere seen to much greater ad

Diamonds are seen to much greater ad-
vantage by wax candles than by gaslight.
Therefore the former means of illumination
ought always to be employed 10 ball room,
where, uoder such conditions, it will be
found that walking, dancing, indeed, every
varies the eVer-cbsnging ligbts
of these most beautiful! of jswels. Accord
ing t, the great latin autaor, P.iuy, the first
one who wore precious stone was Prone
theus, the Titlsn, wba, released from his
bonds. inserted liz a link Vi his chain flag
ment Of The rock to which he bad been te-.
tened, thus forming ring which be ever sf-
ter wore Ii memory of bis misf0rtunes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

The ATTEMPTED apotheoss OF General
Sherman has naturally revived un-
pleasant "reminiscences of his war career,
among them the totally different accounts
he gave of the burning of Columbia, 6. O.,
ons to the effect that he did not burn 1t,
another that be did burn 1t In order to make
Geuers. Hampton odious to South Csrolin-
ians, and still another, and later one that he
found it burning when he reached there.
Such Emergencies are not indications OF
truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

SOME VIRGINIA republicans say arrange
rae nts are being made for the Immediate re-
organic. alton of their party In the STATE, not'
Of course. By the republican olubs, which
have nothing 10 do with the orgsniz'tion
but by the leading republicans IN ell The
districts Of the State. They also say that
TIE fault with the present organization is
not, as ex.Congreasman Dezendorf Gays, It's
plan Of organization. but that General Ma
hone is ct It's head. This shows that the
Virginia republicans have not yet attained
wisdom. We're they wise, they would fol-
low tbs example set them by the grounf
how
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

TIE PRESIDENT has removed o. 8 A.tor-
uey Hoge of the District Of Columbia, and
Postmaster Corse OF Boston. As both,
though nominal democrats, have acted With
the mugwumps, their removal is agreeable
to the republicans and not disagreea6le to
the democrats. As long as the government
retains republican form there must be par
ties, and there cannot be parties unless there
be partisans. Mr.. Cleveland thought
there could be- and therefore necessarily Lost
the support OF his party. aud turned the
posptrv over to the republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

SPECIAL TBRM.-A speclsl term of the
Circuit Court of this city will begin Mon
day, at which Judge Keith. of Alexandria,
will preside. There are several important
cases to be tried, among which are the Lee
will case and the Colbert and Kirtly Shep-
herd case. The trial OF these cases will no
doubt attract considerable attention.
Since writing the above we learn that by
consent of counsel on both sides the Lee will
case will not be tried until some time In the
spring -Fredericksburq Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

THAT TIE efsota o! early association car
never be completely eradicated is demon
strated by the casa of Mr.. Cannon, better
known 90 "tne man with the mouth" Tdo
for many years has represented an Illinois
district in Congress. but, fortunately for thst
district, will DO go no longer. Were 1t 9TH
erwsse, the emphatic ard emphasized re-
buke administered to him for his filthy ez-
preston during the last session OF Congress
would have deferred him from approaching
such dangerous ground again, but it did not,
snd yesterday his coarseness was 80 low that
it almcss reached the degree of filth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
I ominations.

WARRINGTON, D. O.. February 81 :
The President tc-diy sent to the Senate
the following nominations Charles Foster,
OF O1lo, Secretary OF the Treasury Marta
A. Knapp. of Nsw York, Interstate Goa
merce Commissioner Charles @. Cole, Of
the District OF Columbia, to be U. g At!cr-
ney for the District OF Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

ALL TIE women associations In the ccun-
err, Including Sorosis and Wimodsugtsis,
will met at Washington tomorrow In ma
tionsl courc', which will continue In $685.
sion for four days. during which time there
will be such wsgg'ng of tongues that some
of the members of Congress will weep for
very envy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

HAUNTED BY A DEAD MoTHER-"At the
dead hours OF night will come back to
you" were the dying words which Edward
Fegey's mother addressed TO him at their
home in thu western part of Schuylkill
county, Pennsylvania, short time since
He appears TO have been haunted by that
promise. He has just committed suicide
By cutting his throat from ear to ear With
rez,r. He was 55 years old, and bad
beeu twice widow yer, but lefC nc children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

You are aware OF course that catarrh will
become chronic unless checked at once by
o Ssui's Csarrh Cure. OiDy 25 cents,
"If numerous household is the safety of
the Be public" it might as we'll be proclaim.
ed At once, that the remedy upon which such
household should be reared Ia Dr.. Bulls
Bsos syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
Steamer Sunk

LONDON, Feb. 21.- O5e otthe Gsoa. East
terra Railway Company's Channel mail
steamers came into collision this morning
with the steamship @ ieen Of the North Sea.
The latter sank soon after the collision.
Seven ofthe crew OF the Q :een o: the Ncrlh
Sea we're drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

The N,w York Herald says the reciproci-
t. treaty with Brazil ruins the market for
Cuban sugar in the United St,tes uuless the
Island should he annexed. l. is charged
that such vas Mr.. Blaine's object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

Let us be thankful that any poor sol rer
can buy With % cents bottle OF Salvation
Oil.
VENDORS predictions. though in the mr. n
pretty accurate, are not infsllble. Blu DR.,
Balls Cough Syrup was never know 10
fall 10 cure cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.


I look upon the the democratic situation
which prevails in the National Capital at
this time with kind of sorroWipg amaz:-
ment. On every hand 1 encounter, among
the Senators, amoug the Representatives,
among the people but one sentiment, and
that of disooutent and foreboding. The re-
pubicans are jublant; the democrats are
discouraged. The President sits with bis
back upon the scene, and but yesterday said
10 friend, who thinks just as L do: i
believe have done pretty we'll considering "
He ia tina one man in Washington who Ia
biind to the trpth aud deafto counseis. Even
.be Secretary of State, who has lived most
of his Iits in a peach blow Vase three thou
saud miles beyond the moon, Ia not, am
| told. wholly lost to the real state OF the case
But there seems no help for it. a man as
Incapable Of receiving Impressions a5 OF re-
turning warmth, and seaei0!e OF criticism
only 10 the point of resen,lug 1t, the Presl-
dent sits in the White House like a wooden
msge, made to be worshipped, not to be
loved. Tc he weaker members OF his Cabi-
net he hss Impaired bis dull self-suf6c!eacy
and cold stoiGity, Assured!y, if l know
nv cYn heart, it has within 1t not one 55ad-
ow of i'll will against the President or any
member Of his cabinet, for two of whom at
least entertain sentiments CT eftcticna'e
regard. But truly believe they are wreck
ug us; thst the Pres:d mt is solely RESPONSE
bls FOR this, though certain members of hie
government are busy hsIping him. have
seen Washington uoder ten aduinis-
tratio1s, and 1 never dreamed that such ar
ro2ance anG incidence as now prevail here
were possible would not, as self-re-
spectiug map. venture to enter any depart
ment where I sm not personally known.
Tbis is .ru, it is the universal testimony OF
every dsmo,rat who has business with the
government, and it is simply monstrous.
Who can wonder that the admuistrstion has
few or DO friends in the pressS Every c!ti-
z,n should have ftee access to the depart
mems ard civil treatment within their walls.
As at present orgsn'Z ID, be has neither. The
republican uoGeriags, seekipg return of
their party TO power, conDiVe at tho assump-
tion Of the parVenu democrats. w5o look
down upon unofficial mortality with disdaiu
and stupidity and think they are in life.
The whole affair would ne roaring farce Of
Ignorance and bcmbaat if 1t did not mean
the prostitution of a noble party to the vani-
~ Of q few pnliticsl birdie of passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21
Cleveland and Watterson
FAIRFAX @. h, Va, Feb. Is, 1891

To the Editor ofthe Alexandria Gazette:
Being democrat who was opposed to the
nomination of Mr. Cieve, and In the stsrt. and
and whose opposition to him has steadily
iutenaf d and seeing the recent letter of
Mr.. Wattersou to GOV. Hill, and remember
ing MIR. Watterson's severe criticisms OF Mr..
Cleveland during his Presidential career, L
send you some clippings from his Wash ne-
ION letters to his psper. the COurier-Jonrnat
10 the month of January, 1887. These let
tiers we're MIR. WatteEson's own. J. a. 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-21

r COX OUT FOB BARGAINS
AT
sLAYMAKER'5, 429 King street.
WINTER GOODS AT AND BELOW COST al
fsb2O sLAYMAKER'S, 429 King street,