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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

To BoMBARD THE SKY "A dispatch from
Midland. Texas, says: The rain makers are
busy with preparaions, and propose to day
o. tomorrow as the time for the decisive ex-
pertinent Prof. Meyer and Cusallar, bal
loonists, and Prof. Rossll. chemist, are man.
ipuatiug the explosives, bat as much re-
mairs to be dona the opioion prevails that
there will be nc rain produced before Thurs
day next. TIE rain of Tuesday last Is
thought not to have been caused by the ex-
plosion except as coincidence. They
are, however, hopeful of success In thu final
test. About fifty balloons iufated with ex-
plosive gas, as Gany kites with dynamite
tails, ard on terra frma mortars of rind
rock will be discharged, not simultaneously,
but in ropid succession, while scientific OBJ
sefvstions will be taken by baloonists In
mid air and General Dyrenforth AID staff on
earth, connected by telephone. The pro.
eramme ia elaborate and the material ebuo-
daut, and the science involved exhaustive,
Success means the regeneration of the coun.
try
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17
ZOE OVER FIFTYPEARS.

An OLD AED WkLL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over
Fifty Years by KiHssrs of Mothers for their Chill.
dren While Teetains, with Perfect Success Il Soothes
the Chad, Seftess the Gum, ALdys all Pain; Cures
Wind Cel;c and is the best remedy for Diarrhea.
Sold by Druggists in every part Of the world. Its
value is incslculsble. Be suro and ask for Mrs.
Rsnslo,1s Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind
Twenty five cants bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17
EOR SALE.

FoR SALE A ABARaA1s.
FOUR sIX-ROOM, BAY WINDOW, TWO
STORY BRICK HOUSES on the west side of Co.
Iumbus street, between Madison and Montgomery.
Deep lots; electric light at the corner; water
mains being laid in front of this property. Will
be sold cheap and on very easy terms.
;e13 NJ B. HARLOW,
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BucSlea's aratca sa1ve

The BEET sALvH in the world for Cuts Rruisss
5ores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter.
Chsppsd Hands, Okilblsins, Corns and ali SKIN
Eruptions, snd positively cures Piles, or no psy
required. It is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded Price % cents nor
ic1. For seie hs z g. Lesdbeater s Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

LOB RENT-ELEGANT THR REE.STORY
Il BRICK HOUSE, STORE and DWELLING
combined, Nos. la and 116 north Fairfax street;
newly painted and pspered throughout; excellent
location. Will rent store or dwelling separately
ifs desired. Apply to 3. W. FRENCH, At and
419 King street. je26 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

EOR RENT-A new and convenient BRlCR
T. HOUSE. No. Ais north st. Asaph street !;
contains six rooms and bath room, large yard
with side entrance and all conveniences. Address
JOHN s. BEACH, at Clerks Office, or on the
nremiaea je17 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17
MEDICINAL.
hysiiciiaIls |

admit that there are certain
forms of constitutional blood
diseases, which they cannot
cure, for such cases there is
only one certain remedy that
Is A. B. C. ALTERATlVE, your
doctor will not prescribe 1T
because tits a "Patent Medi-
cine" but what do you care
aboutthat soft cures you. We
have hundreds Of testlmo-
malls in ourpossesslon,prov-
ing that ithaS cured otherss
we believe twill cure you.
Read the testimonials and
see what you think of it, they
are sent to any address free.
ABC. ALTERNATIVE is; s sGd BY S1s all R,uss:s g :s
or SIS. Sent by Express on receipt OF price.
Address
A. B. C. CHEMICAL CO.,
P.o. BOX s2f. RICHMOND, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

ERUIT JARS.-We are now on our eleventh
(11) car load Of Fruit Jars for this season, and
yet the orders still come in. Dealers should get
our prices bsfore ordering elsewhere. The
WOODBURY." FRUIT JAR is no higher now
than the other inferior kinds, and houss-keepers
In this vicinity should cali and examine this jar
before purchasing There is soHiwg EkeI Buy
them OF us now for they arc running short, and
YOU will need them for your pesches in August
Remember, they are the fame price as Mason's,
the .'Gamn and the other kinds that you hsye
assu; sus1 : 'A1' ''' MILLER & SON.
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CHINAWARE, &c.

A IMPORTATION OF NEW EARTRE EN-.
n WARE.-Do you want Tea Set, Or Cham
Der Set, or Dinner Set or do you only want .
few pretty decorated pieces to fill out antil fall
II you do you must not fall to look st the New
Decorated Porcelaine we have lust received direct
from johnson Bros. Ceebrs ted Pottery IN Haniey,
ENGLAND We have no hesitation in stating that
Won will not find any more beautiful Porcelsine
In any market, and as we buy these goods direct
from English potters, we guarantee the goods and
prices in every instance Look over your China
closet. and see if the old set is not about gone.
You will need new set this fall 30 call nov and
select it, Besides the decorated which comes In
pencil and brown print sprays, We have . 1uil
line OF the plain white TA1rc Is no ass IN bnyfsg
fer uare than this poreelaixe. II oiu suit tho Hsoss
sns1 E. J. MILLER & sON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

EOR RENT-A comfortable TaRRE.ST0RY
T. BRICK HOUSE, containing 12 rooms, bath
room and trunk room, No. 621 Duke street, cor
rer Of Warrington. Situation delightful. House
in good repair. Apply to Mics Z. O. POWELL, on
the premises. jy9u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

AUCTION SALES.
By O'Neal & Lunt, Real Estate Agents and Auc
tionee g.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOB SALE.

Will be offered at private s.le for thirty dsya,
and if not previously disposed of, will be offered
at public auction, at the Royal street entrsnce to
tho Market BpiIding, on
AUGUST 10th, 1891,
at - o'clock the following property to sestlo the
eatate of tho late John Lsphen
SEVEN FRAME HOUSES ard LOTS on Coum-
bus street. between Wythe and Msdison.
THEE LOTS, 18 IT. 10 In. x123 feet, on Co.
lumbus. near Wythe.
FOUR LOTS, 16 It. 8 in. x113 IT,, on Alfred,
between Wythe and Madison.
ONE LOf, Is #. x100 IT, on south side Of
Madison, near Colnmbna
TWO STObY BsICK HOUSE and LOT 900
Prince street between Alfred and Patrick, with
four-roon BRICK DWELLING rear.
An ESTABLISHED BUSINESS STAND, Store
sad Dwelling; large, dry cellar brick stable In
rear all under slate roof 124 Roy al street. oppo-
site the m arket.
Terms: One-third cssh the residue in one aud
two years. Notes with interest and deed Of trust
to secure payments jy14ts
GG- The above sale is postponed to sATUR-
DAY, August 22d, same hour ana place
auR12 ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

COR BENT Oh SALE-BRICK HOUSE 209
i north Columbus street, FIVE doors from Christ
Church. Apply to j. @. MlLBURN.
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VALUABLE REAL ESrATE FOR SALE 3
O@EAL & LUN1

XIaLUABLE REAL EaTATE FOB SALE BY
O'NEAL & LUN1,
Resl Estate Exchange 800 and 311 King ST. eet,
ONE T ACT OF Land, 456 acres, 21a miles
from Alexandria on tho Mount Vernon road,
the survey of the Mount Vernon Avenue passing
through the place. This property /, well calcS.
lated for psrdenng and dairy purposes, being veil
watered, and has frontage on the Potomac kiyer
OF miles also ansurpsssod scenery overlooking
both the citics of Alexandra snd Washington
Persons seeking investments will find 1t to their
advantage to examine this land.
Also 1919 ACRES OF LAND near the above,
adjoining the land of I G O'Neal and O. Baker.
On this land there ia scms timber. The tract
would make fine garden If the ab-vo property
is not sold by
SATURDAY,
the 22d Gay of August, 1891,
1t will be offered at public sac in front OF the
MsrketiH House, On Royal street, st 10 o'clock.
Perhaps there is no land on the market at this
time offering greater advantages to seekers OF
profit than the above named property. For dc.
scription and terms apply to
Misa KATIE r. G. JOHNSTON
iyH I'd 614 Cameron st1eeb
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LOB SALE

NOR PENTHOUSE ZIG south Washington
L street. in good order; 10 rooms; $3.50 per
year. Also HOUSE 924 Duke street; rooms
in good order $120 per year. Enquire OF JOHN
T. MALLS, 800 King street. jy21 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

EvoR sALE-A TWo.HoRsE FAMILY CAR
4 RIAGE, with pole, &C., complete, all in good
order. Can be seen at Summers & Bros coach
shop. It will be sold cheap. Apply to
aug5 1w JAS. F. CARLIN & SON.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

EoR RENT-Tho VALUABLE WHARF for
Il many years occupied by the American Coal
Company is now for rent. We will be pleased to re-
ceive offers until the 10Th instant. For further
information, &C., apply to
EDW. G. LEADBEATER,
Chairman Committee on Public Property.
au12td
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sug1

HOB NT-THREE-sTORY FRAME HOUSE
l. No. 101l Cameron street Apply to
E. B. KEMP,
aug1 106 north Washington at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

CTONE MILK PANS, from the factory In Penn
y gylysnia, Just received car load, which wt
offer Of exceedingly low prices. Send In your OF
ders Prompt shipment guaranteed. ,o,
ano1 e J. MILLER q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

A CAR LOAD OF STONE JARS q JUas juss
n received and for sale at lowest prices by
ane1 Ell. MILLER & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-08-17

DANT YoUR OWN BUGGY-Just received the
L following new line Of Coiors; Give F0nce,
Ponceau, Ecarlate, and Jet Coach BLACK. Cau fof
sample. For sale by
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19

msdiately struck With the advantages
Of this city - . place 10 locate. Al
though straagers here, II did not take
teem long 70 Ascertain that they had
reached the Mecca Of their expectations
and osGres- The 1iesa here Il compar-
Atsyely an open one and the gentle
men viii select . store favorabiy
situated at once Mr.. Casey said last
night: 81 ana sure that there Is no
need of our going farther. In ali the
places Ne have been there 10 not one
which compares with Grand Rapids As
q live, hustling city. l must say Was
surprised 10 see the great number OF
large retail stores here. BY impression
Sas that Grand Rapids did not have
ha.f the number OF business places.
And the people, too, act as If they did
not have q moment To loose. SO favor
ably do Ne think of coming here that
We have been looking Tor store, and
A. soon Sc We ind the right one We will
commence business. Mr.. Casey is one
OF Jackson's thrifty young business
men and . member Of the common
council of that city.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19

All kinds of meats were firm.
New beans are quoted ut $1.75 q
ousheI.
Butter is scarce, advancing to 20 cents
yesterday.
Corn was offered IN small quantities
ct 90 cents.
Apples are scarce and demand rs
cents bushel.
Oats we're on the rise. Farmers were
asking So cents on the street.
Wheat was steady At 80 cents. The
receipts have been light this week.
Grapes are perfect and of fair yield.
They are marketed at 3 and cents a
pound.
Hay is on the decline. 1t sold on the
market yesterday for $14. A few loads
of clover were offered at $40.
Feed is weak. A tumble is expected
in day or two. 1t sold yesterday al
the mills for s27 and $2S ton.
Peaches are coming in in good condi-
ton. Old Mixons, Stump the Worlds
and Crawfords are the varieties now in
the market. These soon will be ex.
hausted and the Hills Chill will take
their place. The crop of Hil!s Chill 10 re.
ported to be large and the quality good.
About 1000 bushels were marketed yes.
terday at from $3.50 TO S1.75 bushel.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19
MICHIGAN CROP PENoITIoNs.

4 Gentleman who MAS Travelled the
state Over Says 1hsy are Favorable.
d. H. Smith, State agent Of the Deer.
ing Harvester Company. located at
Jackson, registered at the Morton last
evening. Mr.. Smith has visited 1872
places in this State and has learned
. great deal about the condition of
crops, especially the wheat yield. He
says: II have been located in this
State five years, and / must say that
the average yield of wheat in Michi-
gan excels that OF any year since have
been here, and believe it is greater
than that of any previous year. In
this entire wheat belt of the United
States there are only two sections where
the crop has fell short, the northern
portion of Michigan and Wisconsin,
where there has been considerable
drouth. The quality 10 also exception
ally good. The depression of prices is
due entirely, think, TO the fact that
during the last few years the crops IN
the Dakotas have been poor, necessi-
tating the mortgaging of farms and
borrowing of money on paper. The
farmers are compelled to force their
wheat into market 90 as to secure
money to pay their debts. Spectators
take advantage of this condition of af-
fairs and keep the prices down. Oats
and corn also show up well.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19
News for Railway People.

The new g. r. & 1. bridge will cost
the company over $50, 900.
Over 1000 pieces of baggage were
handled 1T the Union depot Thursday.
Mr.. Sullivan, paymaster of the G. r
4 l., returned from the south yester.
day afternoon.
Mr.. +. j. Keate, general passenger
agent of the q. X. 4 l., Is confined to
his house with severe attack of asth-
ma.
The following railroad officials were
in the city yesterday: K. @. Stevens,
general passenger agent of the G. st. P,
4 X. g. railroad; w. r. Israel, general
passenger agent Of the Ill. Central
both Of Chicago; X. Nc G. Smith, gen.
eral passenger agent of the G. b. h @
railroad; +. N. Bushong. general pas
sengcr agent Of Peninsula Lines; +. D.
Lyon, Northern passenger agent c. X
/. h G. railroad, and John Bastabee
northern passenger agent Of the Q. & G.
all Of Detroit.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19

The footway on the c. & w. II. swing
bridge 10 beng repaired
Miss Lucretia Willard Treat viii ad-
dress the teachers OF the Central High
school at . O'Clock this morning.
Miss Lynch gave farewell party
"Wednesday evening IN honor OF the
Misses Pierce, OF Bay City society.
Kent district and Muskegon district
lodges Of I. o. G.. I. will meet in JOINT
session at Grand Haven September "A
and IS.
Frank Linfeld was arrested at North
Park yesterday for being drunk and
disorderIy and locked up in the county
Jail. He was later released on bail.
Local Assembly, K. of L., No. 1898,
has been organized. The Assembly will
hold weekly meetings at the hall in the
Levett block every Thursday evening.
The baseball game between the bank
clerks and the Y. NJ c. A. which was To
have been played Thursday. has been
postponed until next Tuesday, At Foun-
tain-st. Park.
Z. A. Garland, physical director Of
the Y. VI. c. A, il much pleased with
what IL being accomplished in the gym
nasium, and ~ soon ~ cold weather
comes he expects to organize . large
business mems class.
Edward Mckinney, tho young man
who stole 500 from . farmer in the
township Of Canon, was bound over
for trial At the present term OF the
circuit court. The farmer from whom
Mckinney stole the money had his
wealth secretsd IN . tea pot on the top
pantry shelf.
The fire last evening ct els was
caused by spontaneous combustion.
presumably in . barrel of pulverized
charcoal, IN the cellar Of Peck Bros.
drug store, Nos. l27. l29 and 131 Mou-
yoe-st. The block il owned by A. d.
Rathburn. Damage to stock and build
ipg. $50. fully insured.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19
POLICE AND FIRE BOARD.
Several Matters OF 1mportancs Hear,
and Referred.

Several Matters OF 1mportance Heard
and Referred.
The Board of Police and Fire Com
missioners held meeting yesterday
afternoon and audited . number of
small bills. A communication, asking
that some action be taken to prevent
the city's naphtha lamps from being
damaged, WAS referred TO the superin-
tsndent Of the police. The secretary
reported that he mad received $i95 from
the sale of old hose and $40 from the
sale OF . horse. The money was or
dered turned over to the city treasurer,
and the report placed on file. Thomas
Fitzpatrick applied for position in tho
fire department.. Thos. Clark cent in Q
communication protesting against his
arrest on Auguest 3. claiming tina.
there was no cause which justified his
Incarceration. The matter was referred
60 the Committee on Men and DicipIine.
Manager Black, OF the Oriel Cabinet
Company, appeared before the board
and made . statement concerning .
disturbance which occurred IN his Of
fee with one of the employees of the
company. Mr.. Black said that the Of
fcer detailed to investigate the matter
at the time. was derelict in the per-
Torrance of ms duty in not putting the
man under arrest The matter Was
taken under advisement. The case
above referred 20 occurred Thursday.
One Of the employees OF the orisI Cab
met Company got into dispute with
Mr.. Black. used some very indecent
language and made few threats. Mr..
Black telephoned for an ofiicsr, and
Patrolman yakeway was detailed.
When he arrived the man was peace
able, consequently there was no cause
for arrest. Mr. Black wanted yak-
eway - take the man IN charge, but
The ofiicer. 10 10 claimed, had no right
~ do 20 without warrant, and acted
accordingly. The committee on rules
vas requested TO look into the inter-
fsrencs Of street car drivers with thefirs
department. apparatus. The matter Of
using tise ambulance by the director Of
the poor for the conveyance OF Gck
CITY charges was referred to the COM
miftes on rules, coupled with the sug-
reesion that it must not Be used IN
eases Of contagious diseases.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19
DO you FIND N nERR.

Miss Ne:tie Pickett, who has been
III, is recovering.
Miss Gertrude Schermerhorn has re-
turned from New York City.
Mrs. Whipple and daughter of Cas-
novia, are visiting Deputy County
Treasurer Stebins and family.
Mrs. George Foster and two children
are here visiting her sister, Mrs. James
Brooks, Of No. 2l9 Hastings-st.
Will McLennan, one of West Bay
City's rising young business men. has
bssn in the city for the past few days.
Eugene Klein has returned to Grand
Rapids after years residence in De-
troit. He has moved his family here
70 live.
Edwin 8. Haskins Of st. Louis, was
Ia the city yesterday. Mr. Haskins is
one At the pioneer newspaper men of
the state.
James Brooks ST., of No. 2l9 Hating
st., 10 building two neat eightroomed
houses on his lot on North Prospectst.
To rent when completed.
Mr.. Nicholas smit and Miss Anna
Shanghnessy, both of this city, were
married yesterday in the Bridal
Chamber" 1T county clerks Office, by
the Rev. e. X. Gibson.
w. s. Smith, the private detective
from Ionia, who accidsntly shot the
notorious Flanders Thursday afternoon
was released without being compelled
70 undergo an examination.
The Misses Lille and Mable Pierce,
daughters Of Capt. Pierce of Bay City,
returned home last Thursday after
spending . month rs the guest of Miss
Grace Lynch of No. q Crescent-ave.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19
Consasious D,ssasss.

Ganks Knowska, 8 years old, 34l
West Leonard, scarlet fever; Lyonkja
Knowska, 5 month old, 34I West Leon
ard, scarlet fever; Bouke Knowska, 341
West Leonard, scarlet fever; LekelI
Boodenlins, 8 years old, 325 North.st.,
scarlet fever; Army Mucden, s years
old. 1873 shawmutave.. scarlet fever;
Jay Miller. "A years old, $50 Madison
ave-. measles; Jennie Deboer, 3 years
old. north end of LowelI-ave., scarlet
fever; Baby Dsboer, Is months old /.
LowelI-ave., scarlet fever; yandulst,
infant, 13l Tenth-st., scarlet fever; Ada
aud wenger, IL and years old, ss4
Hamilton-st-, scarlet fever; Bouterse,
years old, Cnster alley, scarlet fever;
Katie Michael, 6 years old, 55s Broad
way-st., scarlet fever; Mrs. Morrison, 20
years old, 81 veto-st., typhoid fever.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19

Al the Kent County Fair Thursday
premiums we're awarded in the Art De-
partment to Mrs. r. S. Northrop for
portrait in oil. Adams Head and Ma
rine studies. all first premiums. Tc
Miss Maude Northrop. special premium
for sketch OF building, and first prem
ium for pen and ink sketches. Mrs. +,
NJ. Coppens took first premium fol
water colors, Miss Cora Cady second
Mr.. F. Selzer was awarded premiums
and special prize for paintings. his
studies including sheep and other do.
mes.ic animals. All the exhibits were
very fine.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19
DlHeER II COOL nleHTs.
They Cause Sickness and
Suffering.
FRANK A DAVIS TELLS The kAIuhAI
WAY TO KEEP WELL.


ssrsktnr ssa sem s.s Of the Secretary 81 NE
Board OF Trade ef Fasitaaia nina.
"These cool nights that were % ionged
for last summer" say the physicians.
s'brlng sickness and suffering TO many
families"
Rheumatism grows more frequent.
And !, is a most painful disease, and
one that often battles the skhi OF phy-
slelans.
The following letter from the secre-
tary Of the board of trade OF Fsripauit.
Mum, has been widely pnoiisned. MI
Davis has had many inquiries IN re-
gard to the treatment he recommends,
aud states emphaticaliy that me letter
does not exaggerate III the snEntsss'
lie writes:
"From my earliest recollection ! was
subject to rheumatism. but not until
the fall of 1854 Was laid up with 1t Tor
any length of time, but then Tor SIX
months Was not able to leave the
house. was under the treatment OF a
good physician, but was growing
weaker day by day.
Accidentally l learned OF . veget-
able preparation said to cure rheuma-
tism. and determined A. last resort to
try it. My condition Was fearful-one
leg drawn up nearly to my body; my
stomach, liver and kidneys very I'M
perfectly performing their functions;
nerves unstruug and greatly debilitated
by pain. When had taken eight bot
ties the pain had left mo, my stomach,
liver and kidneys seemed 40 sound rs
they ever were, and my Leg was rap
IDLY getting into its natural shape and
strength.
al am satisfied that to thu uea of
Paine's celery compound l owe my life
and restoration to health. It Is the
greatest remedy of the ago and l al
ways recommend il to those afflicted as
! was. 1t has worked many cures in
this vicinity. and is extensively used
with great success"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-19

John Bailey. the man who some time
ago jumped from the second story win
dow of house on the west side. injur-
Ing himsef severely, was taken 10 ~.
Marks hospital and later % tie poor
house. hobbled into tie jail last nighi
on . PAIR of crutches and gave himself
up. Bailey vas arrested just tefcrs he
made hls leap for stealing quantity al
carpenter tools. and released on rail.
lie wns attempting 10 jump his bonds
men when hurt.