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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-06-24

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B. T. Ferguson, wife of the well-known
lumberman, faced death yesterday
morning in a most cruel form. About
$50 o'clock she started out as is her
custom, for canter through Garfield
Park on her Kentucky saddlehorse.
Refreshed by The cool morning air, she
had just turned into the boulevard con-
meeting Garfield with Douglas Park
when she saw coming toward her a
huge black stallion. His eyes were
bloodshot and he was foaming at the
mouth. Mrs. Ferguson put the whip
to her mare and dashed away at swift
gallop, but the crazystallion Numbered
after her in hot pursuit.
Halfa dozen men s;iw the danger TO
which Mrs Ferguson was exposed, and,
rushing into the street, tried 10 stop the
vicious animal. But he turned on his
assailants and, biting and striking with
his forelect. drove them to seek places
of safety. Then he turned again, and
started on furious gallop after the fly
ing woman. As he drew nearNIrs. Fer
gllson leaned back in her saddle, and
guiCing the mare with one hand, lashed
the stallion over his nose with her whip.
But the sharp cuts of the whip only in
creased the rage Of the maddened ani-
mai. Nearer and nearer he came,
swapping his teeth and making savage
blows with his front feet.
4 -l,r o1
fight was FOUGHT. the pluc.,y woman
beating OIL the furious animal with
dauntless courage. Finally, mad with
fury, he leaped into the air and fairly
threw himself upon the flying horse.
Mrs. Ferguson screamed with fright.
Jump for your life = cried the men
who h&d been vainly trying TO drive Off
the beast.
Mrs. Ferguson jumped, but as she
did so her long riding habit caught in
the pommcl OF The saddle and she was
thrown to one side, falling squa ely be-
tween the feet Of her own mare. Two
mcl rushed TO her assistance. Ore
was armed with heavy cane; the ot,l-
er seized The riders whip which Mrs.
Ferguson carried. Together they man
aged to beat of the crazy stallion, while
others lifted Mrs. Fergu.on to her feet.
Her mare, though trembling with
fright, had stood without moving until
her mistress was picked up in safety.
Mrs. Ferguson, though covered with
mud, fortunately escaped severe physi-
cal injury. But the shock and fright
were so great that she was compelled
t0 take to her bed.
Half 4 dozen men quickly came to
the assistance Of those who had res
cucd Mrs. Ferguson, and an attempt
was made to drive the mad stallion
bscl, to his stable, which stands oppo-
sic the Gar.e!d Park race course. He
fought l,,.:c g demon, however, rushing
from one side cf the street 10 the other
and making furious assaults on his pur-
suers. Finally in one Of his mad
charges lie dashed against a barb-wire
fence ard was impaled. being seriously
injured.
The boulevard on which Mrs. Fer
guson was attacl:cd is crowded every
DIV by e.. ,,ren AID ladies, riding or
driving by themselves.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
e F'REScHsC1Rcu1Ar1seL1pRAnY

"A kESChS\/lRCULAI
500 Volumes of the Worlds Best Books.
Desiring to show our sincere appreciation
for the generous patronage bestowed upon us
by so large proportion of this community,
we have decided upon establishing fine
Circulating Library at our store for the pleas
ure and entertainment of our friends and Gus
toners. You can make your selection from
five hundred volumes of standard and popular
fiction. This library will contain only books
of sterling worth, inculcating principles of
truth and honor through bright and interest
ing stories. The books are neatly and dura-
bly, bound (extra cloth bindings), beautifully
printed on good paper, in large, clear type,
and will consist of historical and miscellaneous
works, American and foreign classic series,
library of select romances, books of adven-
ture and general interest select novels and
poetical works, and a series of the most popu-
lar and current books for boys and girls. If
you are not already member become one at
once. Membership tickets only two dollars.
This entities you to FREQ use of the library for
one year.
Do not delay in securing membership
ticket You will deem it great privilege to
enjoy the benefit Of reading five hundred of
the worlds best books.
ROBERT W. FRENCH,
AT and 40 King street.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE "a, 1892.
AUCTION SALES.
By o'Neal & Lunt, Auctioncers.

ON SATURDAY, the 2d day of July,
W 1892, at 10 o'clock a. m, VIII offer FOR
sale at the wood and coal yard, late Hewes 6:
Aitcheson's, corner of Duke ard Fairfax
streets in the city of Alexandra, Va, tie
following described property; to wit:
4 HORSES, 5 CARTS, . WAGONS, with
harness, ENGINE and BOILER, SAW ard
SPLITTER. Safc > Desks, Hosting En-
gine at wharf, % tons of Coal, more or less,
and 10 cords OF Wood, more or less, being q
part of the property of the late firm OF Hewcs
&; Aitcheson.
Terms of sale: Cash.
Dew. AITCHESON,
Surviving Partner of Hewes & Aitchcson.
ioo1 re
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WHOLESALE GRoCERS,
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.

Have on hand Gibson's Xxx, xxx, XEXX
and pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Monogram
whiskies; also Bakers and Thompson's PGIe
Rye Whiskies, to which they invite the atien-
ton of the trade.
Orders from the country for mercandisc
shall receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guala-tee
the highest market prices and prompt returns.
n E. corner Cameron and Royal streets.
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By O'Neal and Lunt, Auctioncers

By O'Neal and Lunt, Auctioneers.
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
LIP executed by Henry C. Simpson and wife,
and dated November %, 1890, and recorded
in deed book No. "a, page 429, and by dircc-
ton of the Board of Directors OF the he
chanics' Building Association, No. 4, of Alex
andria, Va, the undersigned, trustees, Will
sell at public auction, in front of the Royal
street entrance of the Market Building, Alex
andria, Va, at 12 o'clock, noon, on
SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1892,
the following property to wit:
All that LOT OF GROUND with the two
story frame dwelling thereon, in the city Of
Alexandria, Va, bounded as follows; viz: (:
Beginning at point on the west side ofPayne
street 264 feet north of Queen street, and
running thence north on Payne street 6 feet;
thence west parallel with Queen street 113
feet 5 inches to an alley 20 feet wide thence
south on said alley 1G feet, and thence east
parallel with Queen street 113 feet inches
to the beginning, with the use of said alley in
common with others entitled thereto.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
R. H. WATTLES,
i. Z. CORBETT, Trustees
jc9 IS J. VI. HILL,
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VXTOOD AND COAL YARD
w AND FINE DWELLING


1 offer at private sale the Wood and Coal
Yard and Outfit of the firm of Geo. S. Smith
& Son, on Fairfax street, between Queen and
Princess streets, Alexandria, Va. The outfit
consists Of one shute wagon, two shute carts,
two wood carts, five horses, engine and boiler,
one woodcutter, one set of Fairbanks scales
and all other necessary appliances.
The yard is doing good business, and this
is a first-class opportunity for person to en-
gage in profitable enterprise.
Also the residence, 222 north st. Asaph
street. The house and side lot has a frontage
on ST. Asaph street of fifty feet nine inches,
and has double parlor, dining room, kitchen,
five bed rooms and conservatory, water, gas
and latrobe stoves, and is in frst-class condi-
ton.
nov27 If VIM. H. SMITH, City serst.
HALL AND OFFICE ACCOMMODA-
IA TYONS.
1t is proposed to convert part of the Prince
street wing of the POTOMAC SHOE COM
PANY'S building mot necessary for, and re-
moved from the manufacturing departments)
into OFFICES, which will be STEAM HEAT
ED, and provided with ALL MODERN CON-
VENIEN CES, and with light STEAM POW
Err, ifrequired. Pending the necessary altera-
tions applications for special space or arrange
ments are invited. One of the upper stories,
23x60 feet, clear of partitions, pillars or OBJ
structions, will be rented as a Hail. This
property, centrally located, yet removed from
street hustle, offers special advantages for the
purposes indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
FOR SALE.
All that VALUABLE REAL ESTATE be-
longing to the
VIRGINIA iron SHIPBUADING CO.,

Lying in the city of Alexandria, Va, having
river frontage of over ], 200 feet, extending
from Duke street on the north to Agnew's
shipyard on the SOUTH and running back from
the river in part to Union and Lee streets
Upon this property are located the PI0-
NEER MILLS, SMITH & PERKINS'S OLD
FOUNDRY, AGNEW'S OLD COAL YARD,
GREEN'S SHIPYARD, besides several Brick
and Frame Dwellings The Richmond and
Danville Railroad has track in front of this
property for over two squares, with side
tracks running into it.
For further particulars address
R. F. KNOX, Real Estate Agent,
je16 216 King ST., Alexandria.
ENOR RENT.-House No. 214 south Royal
L street TWO-STORY BRICK. Applv to
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-12-03

l. 0. o. f. Erpose.-On Tuesday
evening last while holding their Fair
and Bazaar at the Martin Street OPP
era House, the Odd Fellows of this
city gave burlesque initiation per-
torrance from the stage. The af
fair was ludicious as it was intended
to be, and the large audience hearth
ly appreciated the numerous funny
phases of the initiation. Mr.. S. l..
Dodd was Grand MoguL, and the
various officers and members who
assisted him were d. H. Dodd, VIM.
Ryneal, Geo. Beard, VIM. Lantz,
Chas. Shaffer, Chas. Custer and
others. Lewis Kaplan, as Grand
Recorder made many hit, while
the candidate Mr.. Fin Chambers
was immense. His side remark that
he "was little warped. that's ALL"
created a merry burst of applause.
showing that the audience appreciat-
ed his position. The whole affair
was well gotten up and was well
worth the price Of admission.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-12-03
DELL SOIL REL Y.

We Lot ce in the Baltimore Sun,
which bounded Us with a ststi cor
respondent in the interests of Wilson
In the recent contest, tina: they only
desire the Mckinley Bill rruned,
trimmed down. Such theory or act
will be wholly inconsistent with the
pledges and promisee of the Demo
cratic party and Mr.. Cleveland.
They declared that a tariff was I'M
constitutional, a tax, fraud and a
robbery, and denounced the McKin-
ly Bill in its entirety, and to now
seek to bask under its blessings will
convict the Democratic politicians
of duplicity and piracy. Be honest
and manly with your own doctrine.
Put in practice what you have
been preaching and better the con-
ditions Of our country if you can.
If you do not You will find a four
year founding an outcast.
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ANOTHER EXPRESS ROBBERY.
Brown Paper Substituted for Twenty
FIVE Thousand Dollars This Tine,


GALVESTON. Tex, Dec. 1.-The sensa-
ton caused by the package of brown
paper in q package delivered by the
Wells Fargo Express company to the
Island City Savings bank, when the in
dorsclnants showed that the parcel
should have contained $4,000 IN cur
rency, shipped by the banking house of
Kountg Brothers, Of New York, waa in
creased yesterday when Ii became Known
that the banding house o. BALL.. Hutch
ings s. CD baa Daea yiatsmised 70 the
extent Of Ss;l,000 In a similar way
Amonss the Eloney packages received
by this la1t namrd house was one ptir-
porting 10 contain S25, 900 shipped by
the City National bank Of New York.
This package was not opened until
after banking hours, when the cashier
was astounded upon cutting it open to
see bundles of common brown wrapping
paper cut to the size of bills tumble out
on his desk. The fact that the two
banks received their packages from diff
ferent institutions in New York made it
certain that the robbery was perpe-
trated after the packages had been de-
livered to the express company by New
York shippers.
IL seems that in some respects the
package was done up in the usual way,
but the impress of a round stamp had
been erased and that of novel stamp,
bearing the word "bank," had been
placed ON it. The seals in the corners Of
the package, which had been broken
when opened, had been reheated and
closed, but showed the break. There is
also hole in one end of the package,
which was burned through by heated
wax.
A gentleman who has had many years
experience in handling bank packages
says that if the express company re-
ceived the package in the shape it
reached Galveston he can see no way for
them to dodge the responsibility.
The fact that a hole was burned in
the package by hot wax makes him
think the robbery was done outside Ct
New York city
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II May be Interesting to Know

That when excursion RAGS arc
made TO Chicago for peel e VITO
live in the Fast, TO enable them to
attend the Worlds Fair next ssar.
it is contemplated b the Wcstora
roads to also make excursion rat S
from Chicago TO all principal bust
ness and tourist points in We I,
Northwest and S Il, Invest, so that
those who desire t. spcl q q few
weeks among their tr;> nds in Tie
Great West, may have an opportun-
ity of SO doing without mourning
much additional expense. Il may
be we'll to consider this subject IN
advance of actual time of starting
and the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 ST..
Paul Railway Co. has issued maps
and time tables and ether instruc-
tive reading matter, which it will
be glad to furnish free of expense
upon application by postal card ad.
dressed to VIM. Kelly, Jr., Travel
ing Passenger Agent, so S. Third
ST., Philadelphia, Pa, or to Geo. H.
Heafor,l. General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Ill.
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THAT SALT RIVER VOYAGE.

We enjoy ed hugely the effort of
Xenophon, in the Statesman to be
merry over the voyage In the boat
Mckinley of Capt. Wisner and his
crew up Salt River, yet we cannot
help sympathizing with the author
over the tinge of sadness that per-
meated his production. seeming to be
a plaintive sigh breathing from the
heart the whispered words, " My
county Berkeley what OF thee 2"
transient, tickle, light and gay
Flattering only to betray."
But our friend might also be in
terested in the log of the voyage,
which was briefly kept en- route.
There were camp fires and conteu-
tions all along the beach by the
Democrats on their way back. Two
or three rough and tumble fights oc-
Cured even over the local post-of-
fees. Aler jabbed Boyer in the n Sc
with an old goose quill, whereupon
Boyer poured the contents of the
paste bucket all over him, saying he
would give him some sticking quail
ties before he commenced on him
with the shooting stick, and the
Shaffer men threatened to double
team on the whole crowd. Aler cried
and said it was cold and clammv
Werld.
Others were swearing that Jeffer-
son county having elected the Wal
ker delegate, that all the officers in
Berkeley and Morgan should be fll-
ed by the old Sherilfs of Jefferson
county. There were fights and con
tendings all along that beach and
every now and then one could hear
the sweep of a Senatorial toga, and a
voice saying, Boys be quiet, Nelse
and Flick will hear US, at any rate
we had better move our quarters"
But the boat passed on, hunting a
force boom, and landing at Wheel
ing found that in 1888 Cleveland had
used marshalls at the polls. Flick
who had been District Attorney, ex-
claimed, Watts the matter?"
The reply was, "This is Democratic
force, but don't you fellows try to
use it, we will object" Then we in
quired the whereabouts of mixed
schools and were referred to the
schools in New York City, under an
act signed by Grover Cleveland when
Governor of New York. But as we
didn't vote for Grover, and there
fore were not committed to mixed
schools as are the Democrats who
did vote for him, we turned the old
boat homeward, tarried awhile in
Morgan to congratulate Largent,
Smith and others and ended our tri p
in old Berkeley, where we found a
Republican County Court Sheriff,
Prosecuting Attorney and others
getting ready for four years govern
ment. We concluded that really,
the roses we're as plentiful as the
thorns, Bro Xenophon.
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Cleveland welcomes yirginians.

ExNoRE. Va, Nov 30.-President-
elect Cleveland went canning for snipe
on Broadwater Island yesterday, and in
a little over an hours time succeeded i'll
bagging 1876 snipe and four black ducks.
While on the beach Mr.. Cleveland was
an eye witness of thrilling spectacle.
Five residents of Cobbs Island We're on
their way in a sail boat to Broadwater
for the purpose of paying their respects
to the president-elect. Opposite the life
saving station the boat capsized, throw
ing the occupants into the water. All of
the party Would certainly have been
drowned han it not been for the prompt
assistance OF the life saving crew. who
Immediately weat to their assistance
and succeeded il bringing them safely
to land. Mt. Ciefel,tn Estates that he is
gla! 1T any time to receive representa-
lives i'll The state leg.zl azure, members Of
congress from Virginia, men of prom
menca in t.len = spsc.iye localities and
natives Of III; archipelago, but no Office
seekers, repor, rs. or those who are non
residents Of tie siatp
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-12-03

JACKSON LIE, Fla. Dec. IAN order
issued by Judge 5wayne in the United
States district conrt. requires railroad
officials TO reduce freight rates on
oranges to al eastern points five cents a
box, beginning today. This order was
the outcome OF suits against the Sayan-
uah, lotida and Western Railway COM
pany, the Ocean Steamship company
and others. instituted by the Florida
Fruit Exchange before the Interstate
Commerce Commission nearly two years
ago. That tribunal decided that re-
duction of five cents a box must be made
and rebate be given of all excess over
the rate allowed by the commission
since November, 1890. Judge Swayne's
order sustains all points of the commits
sions decision and means a saving Of
nearly 100000 to the growers and ship
pers Of Florida oranges.
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ssoaks, CsoaRs, sisakS.

Oar Cloak trade this season l.es
he, exceptionally good. The sly les
Of Cosks takin4 best are rather
plian, good cloth ard we'll made
Fur trimmed cloaks have also been
700, sellers. We have taken gr' a.
CAR this season in Laving our eioahs
w,..i inside end Of good clot.i, as
tbrs are gene rally plain ana not
likely to 60 out of style, therefore
t Will pay to buy a good cloak.
which will last you three or four
yea 8. Well be glad to show you
through cur line and giveyou prices.
r member we have all our Cloaks
made to our special order.
EMMERT & FIERY.
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Weekly Register (!
Twenty Eighth Year.
CONTAINS IL Big PAGES.
Will be Sent From Now Until January
1894, for
One Dollar
II Is The Largest Paper
COMING INTo TIE STATE

COMING INTO THE STATE.
1t contains more choice, varied
and attractive reading matter than
any half dozen ordinary newspapers.
It's entertaining, chaste and delight
full continued stories by the best au-
thors are among the desirable fea-
lures.
The WHEELING REGISTER live stock
produce, wool and grain markets,
from Philadelphia, New York, Bal
timore and Chicago are full, accu-
rate and complete.
Every town, city and county seat
in the State is center of news
which the REGISTER publishes with
weekly regularity, so that every citi-
zen in the State must take the REG
IsTER to keep thoroughly posted in
State matters.
The Democratic party will shortly
come into power and the REGISTER
will be faithful ehronicler of events
occurring under the Cleveland ad-
ministration. Everybody will want
to know what is going on in Wash
ington. The REGISTER s special cor
respondent will keep them posted.
The Legislature will shortly as
semble. 1t will be very important
session. No citizen of the State can
afford to be without the REGISTER.
It's Legislative reports and in fact
all new matters from the State Capt.
toll are recognized throughout the
State as the most elaborate and CON-
plete.
Remember, One Dollar buys
the WEEKLY REGISTER from now till
January l 1894.
az All remittances should be
either by postal order, registered
letter or check. Then there is no
danger of loss or delay.
Address,
WEST VA. PRINTING CO.,
wheeling, w. Va.
New Holiday goods in solid silver
ware at HYDE's. BAT.
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CONGRESS- AND THE MESSAGE

CONGRESS- AND THE MESSAG E
Congress will again assemble on
Monday next. In view of another
death at the White House, President
Harrison has been DELAYED in pre-
pairing his message, and at one time
it was supposed that be would be
prevented from completing his work
for full week bat lie has decided
to so continue his work that legisla-
ton may not be retarded ard will
present his message on Tuesday
next. This earnest effort on the
part of the afilic' ed chief magis rate
should be duly appreciated and We
hope that the members of Congress
will be able TO promptly iulnll their
duties and the business Of the coun-
try he as zea.ously ca:od for.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-12-03

In our millinery department you
will find any conceivable styles and
shapes of this seasons bonnets and
that every day brings us something
new and attractive Miss Hope s
who has charge of this department
will take pleasure in waiting on oar
ira lie and will gladly give any in
formation yop mag need.
EMMEaF Il FIERY.
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Many Postofrice Robberies.

WASHINGTON, Dec. L. Chief Post
Office Inspector Wheeler, in his annual
report, comments upon the large in
crease in the number of burglaries at
small postofices, and suggests means to
remedy the evil. He gives information
as to how stolen foreign registered let
tiers are traced. There have been 470
such robberies reported during the year,
most of them between the italian and
Hungarian population of this country
and their families or relations in Italy
and AustrO- Hungary.
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For the Educational Exhibit

CHICAGO, Nov. 3O.-The site for the
educational exhibit at the Worlds fair
has not been settled upon, but it is ex-
pected that a decision will be reached to-
day. A site that will give 10000 feet of
exhibit space has been offered, but it is
in the extreme southeastern part of the
grounds, and nearly mile from the
Liberal Arts building. 1t is also close
to the cattle sheds and cleaning houses.
1t is a very poor location, and efforts are
making to secure more favorable one
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-12-03
Mrs, Deacon Talks.

PARIS, Dee. Mrs. Deacon says, re-
garding the charge that her husband
would name as correspondents in a suit
for divorce Prince De Polk, Leon Re-
nault and M. Cote Rochefoucault: my
acquaintance with the gentlemen men
toned is most formal 1 know their
wives slightly, but the husbands have
never been in my house. This is only
anothersnstance of Mr.. Deacon's intamy.
In regard to the refusal of the convent
authorities to again receive my daugh-
ter Gladys. Mr.. Deacon's conduct was
SO scandalous that the mother super n,
who is very good friend of mine, very
properly refused to keep the child"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-12-03

The Wyoming legislature will be
controlled by Republicans and elect
the u. S. Senator. We want to see
the Democrats have working ma
jority in every department and lot
the people Judge of their action.