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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-10

RECLAIaiING THE COLORADO DESERT.
A dispatch from Phoenix, Arizona,
says Zone of the most gigantic irriga-
ton schemes ever advanced in the
United States is being perfected near
Yuma, in this Territory. The canal is
now being built and will be l26 miles
in length, l20 feet in width and - in
depth. The water will be taken out of
the east bank of the Colorado river,
and will give fertility to millions Of
acres of land heretofore belonging to
the arid waste known as the Colorado
Desert An immense volume of water
comes down the Colorado at all times
of the year, and there is no necessity of
dams or reservoirs TO hold reserve,
vet, Notwithstanding the advantages,
no attempt has ever been made to use
it for irrigation purposes. The land is
now covered with waste of cactus
and sage brush, but everywhere water
touches it ii is peculiarly fertile, and
especially is it adapted to the raising of
tropical fruits. The Sonora orange has
been tried successfully, and though it
does not grow we'll in Southern Califor-
mia, thousands of acres will be planted
here. The irrigation project is in the
hands of capitalists from Denver and
san Francisco, and the number of men
at work upon the canal now will COM
plete it within year. The water will
not run part of the time, as in other
canals. but all the time, and it will
practically amount TO changing the
course of part of the river, from which
branch bitches will lead. The scope of
country to be covered by it is l26 miles
long and ten in width
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-11-10
AUCTION SALES.
BY O'Neal < Lunt. Auctioneers.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
4 ESTATE
BY virtue of two deeds of trust executed by
;. Is. Stoutenburgh and wife, ore dated April
9TH, 1855, and recorded in deed book No.
19, page 3S1, and the other dated January
18th, 1SS9 and recorded in deed book No.
21, page 30, of the land records for the city
of Alexandria. Va, and by order of the Board
of Directors of the Mount Vernon Co-opera-
tive Building Association No -, of Alexan-
dria Va, the undersigned, surviving trustees.
will sell at public auction in front of the Roy
al street entrance of the Market Building. in
the city of Alexandria. Va, at - o'clock m. on
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 18Th, 1892,
the following property in the city of Alexan-
dria, Va; 10 wit:
First A LOT OF GROUND improved by a
BRICK DWELLING, bounded as follows
viz: Beginning nj a point on the west side OF
Washington street / II feet inches south OF
Duke street and running thence south on
Washington street 20 feet more or less. TO
the centre of the partition wall between the
house on this lot and house on the lot ad-
joining on the south: thence west parallel
with Duke street % feet ! inches; thence
north parallel with Washington street 20 feet,
more or less, to hIehatlcys line; thence east
parallel with Duke street To the beginning,
together with all appurtenances 10 the same
belonging.
Secondly. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND
improved by BRICK DWELLING, bounded
as follows viz Beginning at point on the
west side of Washington street 154 feet Is
inches south OF Duke street, and running
thence north on Washington street 20 feet
mere or less. 10 the centre of the partition
wall between the house on this lot and the
house adjoining on the north: thence west
parallel with Duke street 90 feet ! inches
thence south parallel with Washington street
20 feet, more or less, and thence east parallel
with Duke street 10 the beginning, together
with all appurtenances to the same belonging.
Terms Of Sale CASH Al conyeyancing at
cost OF purchaser.
HCBERT SNOWDEN, Surviving
c. a. YOHE. Trustees.
nnv4 {;
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IIV'y ~ y. ] : U u IsIN! - V-IIlTI. IIlIIT,
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
i the Auditors office until Saturday, Nov
18th. al II o'clock m. for PUTTING DOWN
y SIN-FOOT SIDEWALK brick pavement
on south Washington street from Washington
School Binding south to Wilkes street and
from Wilkes street TO Gibbon street, east and
west sides. Specifications for this work Can
be seen at the Auditors Office. The right to
reject any and all bids is reserved.
BY order Of the Co2mittec on Streets
noy2 lot HERBERT BRYANT, Chm
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6S. ALEXANDRIA. VA. THU RSDAY EVENING. NOVENIB1
Ale1aa5lri Il 0azette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TEI-wEEKLY AT

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TII-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 & 312 Prince st.
Daily one year, Sc; six months So ;oRe month
30 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81; six months 50
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
III advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed 10 ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
i'll advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed III this paper as advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange Advertisements, or
dcrs for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postotiice Alexandris, Virgin
ia. as Second-class matter.
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a GoD-sryD is Ely's Cream Balm. l had
catarrh for three years. Two or three times
a week my nose would bleed. l thought the
sores would never heal Your Balm has
cured mc-Mrs. NJ. A. Jackson, Portsmouth,
n. II.
IwAs so much troubled with catarrh it
seriously objected my voice. One bottle OF
Ely's Cream Balm did the work. My voice is
fully restored-B f Liepsncr, \. VI. Pastor
of the Olivet Baptist Church, Philadelphia,
pn nnv1
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For Over Fifty Years.

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEBTH1NG, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHEs the CHILD,
SoFTENs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN; CURES
WIND Collie and is the best remedy for DI-
ARRHGA. Sold by Druggists in every part OF
the world. It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SY-
RUP, and take no other.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
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TIE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns aud all Skin EruptiOns, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. II is guaran-
tecd to give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale by
c. g. Lennon. COG King street.
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d. J. Miller & Son,
NO. 317 KING STREET.
AGRICULTURAL.
SOFT PULV ERIZ E d
Florida PIh0sDh3tQ,
AGRICULTURAL.

The Standard Phosphate Mining aud Chem
ical Company of Alexandria Na is now sell
ing to the farmers of this and other States,
their NON ACID PHOSPHATE.
This New Natural Fertilizer contains "a
per cent Of Phosohoric Acid, with . per cent
Of this amount available on present crops:
leaving as a PERMANENT IMPRONER oil
the soil 1 9 per cent. to be drawn on by sue
ceeding crops.
grass. and viii bring equal results with any
phosphate now sold.
The price for this new fertilizer is in reach
of every farmer Write for prices and c'rcu-
lars
STANDARD- PHOSPHATE MINING AND
CHEMICAL COMPANY,
ie16 Alexandria, VA.
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CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
SOMETHING
TO REMEMBER
THAT WE BUY DIRECT FROM THE
MANUFACTURERS;

THAT WE BUY DIRECT FROM THE
MANUFACTURERS;
That we are constantly adding TO our stock;
that every day we have a new lot OF goods TO
arrive, and that Our Prices are LoTe' hGn
Washington Look at the following prices ana
compare with advertisements of Washington
house in the colums of this paper:
Chas. Field Havland's Thin Oyide Cups
$3.50 per dozen.
Chas Field liayiand's Thin Dinner Plates.
$500 per dozen.
4 good quality Thin Water Tumbler, at
soc per dozen.
An entirely new line Of Decorated Vase
Lamps from
A Carlsbad 56-picce New Square Shape Tea
Set. Gold band
Assoc Mark this one.
4 new line of Library Lamps with decora-
ted founts and shades.
At S2.25 each.
Hall Lamps, with ruby or pink globes, gold
finish,
Also the hauds0mest line of Banquet Piano
and Boudoir Lamps ever offered here and re-
member at less than you can get them any
where else in this city. Among other goods
lust to hand we mention:
A case Of lIaviland Dinner Sets.
A new line of brass and copper
Water Kettles on and off stands.
Nickle Cuspdores from 25cand up.
Dust Pans and Brushes, Childrens
Trays, aud Tea Trays, Niclllc and
Brass Trays square and round shape.
Hare you sca, tie "JecsH ChGting
DSh"'
r6~oUR STORE Is OPEN At NIGHT. ~5G2
We cordially invite YOU to come and see our
stock and get our prices II will be our pleas
urc to show you our goods whether you wish
to buy or not,
Goods delivered promptly and polite atten-
ton assured YOU.
d. J. Miller & Son,
no. 317 KING STREET.
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How are Your Eyes :?

WYE WOULD CALL ATTENTION to our
w large assortmcntmcnt OF Gents Shirts,
Laundered and Unlaundercd, best quality for
the price at AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
NTC1W7 GOODS.
w STYLES,
: "a PRICES
AT
FRENCH'S, ALI { 4I9 KING STREET,
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
aT~JTJST WHAT YOU WANT. "a,


Gr-JUST WHAT YOU WANT. -J}zI
The ROCHESTER, LETTER and INVOICE
FILE, combined with Perforator and Remoy-
able Receiving Wires. The simplest, quickest
and best labor-saving oilicc.dcvice on the mar
ket You press the lever and the Rochester
File will take care Of your letters.
Another excellent article for the office is
the HANDY DESK MAIL FILE; just the
thing, because it contains your mail all nicely
assorted; keeps your desk constantly tidy
facilitates rapid and systematic work; permits
any paper quickly found and gives pleasure
to inspect the mail When your mail arrives
you assort it; then lay away your letters.
orders, bills &c, in their respective compart-
ments until ready to be disposed Of
Have you seen the ARTISTIC LINEN
MARKER OUTFIT? Each box contains !
initial stamp. / bottle indcliblc ink. patent
strctcher and / pad for ink. The complete
outfit retails for Doc.
New and large stock of STATIONERY,
embracing every requisite for the counting
house, school room and library.
STATIONER'S SPECIALTIES-Chcck
Drafts, Receipts Notes, Letter Files and Clips
in great variety
Headquarters for supplies for all Tyie-
writer Machines
ROBERT W. FRENCH.
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WE HAVE so ARRANGED THINGS
THAT WE CAN DELIVER ALL GOODS
BOUGHT OF Us AT Y0pR HOUSE
THE SAME DAY AS PURCHASED.
THIS WILL SURELY BE RECOG-
NIZED AS A CONVENIENCE BY OUR
MANY CUSTOMERS WHO RESIDE IN
ALEXANDRIA.
REMEMBER, WE CARRY As CO5I-
PLETE A LINE OF DRY AND FANCY
GOODS AS YOU FIND DANYWHEREI IN
THE UNITED STATES OUR FORTY
SIX DEPARTMENTS ALWAYS BRIM-
FULL or NEW THINGS.
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS.

Y CNOI CA'.N i.A'.
Alexandria, Va. Nov. ,, 1892
Sealed proposals will be received UP to the
14th instant from the groccrs of the city for
supplying the poor of the different wards
with the following:
Good Extra Flour per pound.
Sound Bolted Corn Meal per peck.
Good Coffee, roasted, per pound.
Good Tea per ounce.
Extra c Sugar per pound.
Sound Smoked Bacon per pound
Good Sound Fish per dozen.
FOR three months from December 10, 1892.
with privilege Of renewing after the expira-
ton of above contract.
Bids will be opened at the Auditors Office
Monday. November 1fth, 1892. at S o'clock
p. IN.
Notice is given that bids on an inferior
grade OF the above articles will not be consid-
cred, rs the committee intend that the goods
furnished shall be just what is called for
above.
The committee also reserve the right to re-
ject any and all bids, to publish the prices of
the successful bidders, and upon any failure of
the contractor 10 give satisfaction to cancel
the contract.
BY order OF the Committee on Poor
nov5 I'd y. p. T. BURKE Chairman.
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DRoposALs.

DROP0SALS.
4 Alexandria. Va. Nov. ), 1892.
Sealed proposals viii be received up to the
18th instant, at S o'clock p. m. for furnishing
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY CORDS. more
or less, of f3IERCHANTABLE PINE WOOD.
to be delivered to the poor Of the city as or
dered and in quantities not greater than one
quarter &! of a cord.
The wood IS to be delivered during the pc
riod from the 10Th of December. 1892, to the
10th OF March, 1899.
Bids should be addressed to the undersign-
ed, and will be opened at the Auditors office
Monday, November 1lth 1892, at 8 o'clock
p. NJ.
The committee reserve the right to reject
any and all bids, and upon any failure of the
contractor to give satisfaction to cancel the
contract
BY order o? the Committee on Poor
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

U7OR SALE OR RENE
TWO PRESSED BRICK FRONT DWELL
INGS. large grounds and good cellars.
ONEEIGHr- ROOM FRAME DWELLING.
FIVE SIN ROOM FRAME DWELLINGS.
Also NICE HOUSES, in good order, in
KLIPSTEIN'S TERRACE. Apply TO
sepS ROBERT ELLIOTT.
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A LARGE AND DESIRABLE BRICK
RESIDENCE, with all the Modern Improve
ments II rooms. Can be made into two
handsome dwellings, with ample yard to each.
Fine Brick Stable and Carriage House, upon
20-foot alley Fine Brick Smoke House.
Fine Fruit Splendid condition and excellent
lorntiou
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Challenged by Sebastian Miller,

Cyclops and Sandowe were challenged last
night during their performance at Herman
Theater by Sebastian Miller, who 10 well known
here as the stonebresker. The prize of 800 il
q secondary consideration with Miller. He in a
recognized strong man himself, 10 Familiarity
known ~ the Bavarian Hercules and desires 70
put Cyclops and Sandowe. who claim to be un-
equaled, to . practical test Miller 10 known to
be a powerful man and viii not be defeated
without o struggle. He broke stone with his
naked fist and performed other feats that are
said to be beyond the reach of either Cyclops or
Sandowe. The strong men have guaranteed 1l00
TO any man lifting a. much - they do and have
posted that amount 10 make good their accept
ance OF Miller's challenge. Cyclops will meet
him tomorrow night and 6Andows Friday night
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ANACOSTIA.
A BIRTHDAY PARTY,


Mr.. Edward Franklin Dorsey signalized his
entrance into mans estate with u twenty first
birthday party. His home on Monroe street
was decked with flowers and thronged with
guests. The elders advised and the juniors
danced. An elaborate repast was served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. William G.
Dorsey, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Dorsey,
jr., Miss Mary Dorsey, Mr.. Maurice Dorsey,
Miss Blanch Griffith, Miss Gertrude Roland,
Miss Saxton, Mr.. Joseph Miller, Mr.. James
Brown, Mr.. Frank Emo and Mr.. Denis Hartigan.
RETURNED FROM FOX HUNT.
Arthur b. Suit Of Suitland returned to
Anacostia last night after an eventful fox hunt
through Charles and Prince Georges counties,
Nd. The start was made Friday from the
plantation Of Charles Duvall in Marlboro
forest. Prince Georges county. In the party
we're Charles Duvall. Ottie Suit, Nye Northing-
from Hughesville. Charles county. and race
was run against the dogs of Edward Middleton
OF Bryantown, Charles county. The Prince
George hounds won on red trail, bat Frank
Bowling of Charles took the brush. There was
run Monday against the pack Of De Sales
Mud and both sides claim a victory.
PANsY TEA.
Miss Emile Woodward and Miss Vallie E.
Shank gave pansy tea last evening. The
decorations and the toilets were of the required
hue. Mrs. Shank poured chocolate. Miss Shank
dished bullion and Miss Woodward served
salads. The entertainment was informal AM;
effective. A few of those present were Miss
Minnix, Miss Richards, Miss Lane, Miss Fucker,
Miss howell, MIR. Schindeil, MIR. Power and Mr..
Hanson.
Mrs. Eliza Marsh of Washington has re-
turned from visit to her daughter, Mrs Il. G..
McKim of Silver Hill, Nd.
Mrs. II. G. kenner Of Fillmore street left for
Richmond, Va. yesterday to spend one month
with her daughter, Mrs. Annie Walters.
Mrs. Carroll w. Smith of Washlngto is i'll at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Heating.
Dr. c. H. Weiss returned from his pedestrian
tour yesterday.
Jcnkin Mann fell from a ladder, was in
jured. taken to Weiss pharmacy and treated
by DR.. +. C. Haincs.
The residents Of DeadwoOd and Burrville
complain to the police of the Cox saloon on the
Sheriff road.
Miss Gator and Miss Lusby of Prince
Georges county, Nd, are visiting Mrs. Will
lam Havenner.
Capt julius W. FOLSOM will represent the
first district on the democratic central COM
mittee vice Mr.. VIM. H. Hose, sr.
Mr.. NICK. Twombly will not accept the presi-
dency of the Consolidated Edison-Thomson-
Houston Electric Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-24

the drift and Ice in every freshet and solidihes
into formidable obstruction, the Long bridge
Is a mighty dam blocking the Potomac and at
every flood turning the water of the river upon
the lower sections Of Washington, including
Pennsylvania avenue.
WHAT THE LATEST FLOOD DID.
Great losses were incurred by the city from
this cause in 1877. Again in 1881, when the
freshet itself was not SO high. but an ice gorge
formed at the bridge, resulting in the destruc-
ton Of three of its spans and the deluging Of
Washington. The even more serious vista ton
of June 1889, is still fresh in recollection. The
waters of the Potomac rose higher than ever
known before by the Oldest inhabitant, fully
three feet above the 1877 flood mark, clear to
the stringers Of the Long bridge, and con-
tinued for hours to flow SO high that moth
ing of any size floating on the river could pass
rsader the bridge. The structure served, as
usual to collect the drift and debris from the
surface of the swollen Potomac. The Analos-
tan boat house was swept from its foundations
and carried down the torrent with ali it's con-
tents. going finally to ruin against the bridge.
Against it canal boats, barSes and mud scows
we're also piled by the swift current
schooner was torn from its anchorage in the
Georgetown channel and its wreckage was
heaped against the causeway and draw. A
bridge about sixty feet long foated down
the river in fairly good condition, until
it came to grief against Long bridge.
Small articles of accumulated drift were
numerous. The bridge itself, thus rudelv As
saulted and presenting every hour a greater
surface Of obstruction to the freshet ,ros in
great danger. All night before the worst of
the flood the bridge watchers paced res.lessly
up and down its north end, expecting eyery
minute to see 1t give way. Directions were
given to load the bridge with all the cars avail
aoie anu long train of loaded freight cars
backed on it. The old causewav was corn
pletely submerged and the fence which divided
the driveway from the railroad tracks was
swept away. A canal boat struck the draw ON
the virginia side. completely disabling it, The
rushing waters obstructed by the impromptu
dam were driven in destructive cross currents
over and against the reclaimed flats, doing
much damage, and were turned in upon the
lower levels OF the Center Of the city. Nearly
all the business houses south of Pennsylvania
avenue to the mall and north Of 3 street
from the capitol to 18th street were flooded
All the cellars were filled and nearly all the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-24

The board Of directors of the Deaconess'
Home rendered DR.. and Mrs. Daily reception
at the home, l140 North Capitol street, last
evening. The ladies Of the board assisting in
receiving were Mira H. NJ. Teller, Mrs. W. N.
Springer, MIRA T. l. Tulloch, Mrs. A. D. Lynch,
Mrs. B. h. Stinemetz, Mrs. A. G. Mcdowell,
Miss Fowler, Mrs. Dr.. Street and Mrs @. L.
Roach; also Mrs. John Davis of Cincinnati and
Mrs II. r. Naylor The large rooms were
beautifully decorated with palms and lilies.
The home was throrged with guests during the
afternoon and evening and great interest was
manifested In the work the deaconssses are
doing The ministry and laity were largely
Rev. II. r Naylor. D. d., presiding elder; Rsva
Gibson, Price, Todd, Wilsea, Amos, Elliott
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHI

AIBAusH's - Sadie Martinez in "Pompa-
dour.'
ley"
ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-"Dr. Bill"
Boone"
KERNAN's LYcEUM THEATER.-Williams q
Orr's Meteors.
WAsHISGIoy LIGHT INFANTRY ARMoRH-
knights of Pythias Fair.
NATIONAL RIFLES HALL-ElAs' Carnival of
Nations
WILLARD HALL-Merchants' Carnival
CoycoRprA H.IL-Musicale and reception by
the Plate Printers Assembly Club
HANLINE CHURcH.-Coucert by Hamline
Chapter. Epworth League.
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CONDENSED LOCALS

YESTERDAY AFTERNOON Edward Baldwin. Q
small white boy. carried the body of a dead in
FAINT to the sixth precinct station, having found
il at North Capitol and K streets.
LILLIAN BEowS, daughter of Frank Brown of
Ivining City, while seesswing yesterday after
noon fell and broke her right arm at the elbow.
A RETURN MATCH between the rifle team of
the Columbia Athletic Club and the sixth bat
talon team will take. place tomorrow evening
in the National Guard gallery.
WV H. YOCNs and VIM. Zedrick. charged
with policy playing. this morning plead guilty
in the Criminal Court and sentence was sus-
pended during good behavior on giving per-
sonal recognizances.
TIE WILL of the late VIM. Mercer, filed yester-
day, leaves all his property to his wife, Rebecca
u. Mercer, who he names as executrix