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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

A DECISION which was undoubtedly good
law but which savored of injustice was recent
ly rendered by Il federal court sitting in Ken
lucky which decided recently that person
on trial for crime could not show that an
other person now dead, confessed that he was
the guilty party, although there was strong
corrobortivc evidence that such was the case.
The trial was that ola postmaster, who was
accused of taking money from registered
letter He desired to Introduce evidence to
show that 4 man having access to the letters.
had confessed that he had taken the money,
and that he soon afterwards committed sui
eide. But his request was denied on the
ground that hcaroay evidence was not admis-
Siblc the confession, if made. was not swoin
to- and the person making it could not DO
subjected to cross. examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

THE ELECTRIC RAILRoAD.-Under
the ordinance giving the electric rail
way the right to lay their tracks in
certain streets Of the city, it was speci-
fed that cars should berunning on King
street by the 30th Of August. The time
expired yesterday, but as it is evident
that the railway officials are making
every endeavor to have its cars running,
ut an early day, it is not believed that
the city authorities will take official
notice of the delay.
Work along the entire line of the
road is being pushed rapidly, but it is
feared that the company, despite the
efforts of the officers, will be unable TO
have ears running to Mount Vernon by
the 18th ofSeptember, but the officers
are doing all in their power in that di-
rection and still say they have hopes of
success.
The work of Gaping" the bridge
over Hunting creek has been COM
menced and in few days the flooring
of that structure will be begun.
Some of the machinery for the power
house was sent to New Alexandria to-
day on scow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
Pronounced HopeIess, Net Saved.

From a letter written by Mrs Ada L. Hurd,
of Groton, S D., we quote: WAS taken with
a bad cold, which settled on my Lungs cough
set in and finally terminated in Consumption.
Four doctors gave me up, saying could live
but short time. | gave myself up to my
Saviour. determined if could not stay with
my friends on earth, would meet my absent
ones above. Ny husband was advised to get
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. gave it 4 trial, took IL
all. eight bottles it has cured ne, and thank
God am now Well and hearty woman"
Trial bottles free at c. &. Lemons Drug
Store, 604 King street. Regular size, sec
and 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

Personalities Nellie Vincent, ac-
companied by her friend, Miss Lillian
Gouldman has returned from pleas
ant visit to King George county.
DR.. Thos. Fleming and family lave
returned from Front Royal
The Buffalo illustrated Express says :
"a party was given by the Misses Off
Ger, of Plymouth avenue, to n number
of friends on Friday evening, Goth, i'll
honor of Misses Meagher, Shock and
Goodhand, of Alexandria. a pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all. Miss
Peter, of Hampshire street, entertained
for the same guests on Monday evening.
Also on Thursday evening Mr.. Gilbert
Graves entertained the same ladies at
his handsome residence on Seventh
street, where pleasant evening was
spent by ALL"
Mr.. W. Danenhower and family have
returned from Asbury Park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

ToURNAMENT.-Theto tournament Civ
en- at River View yesterday was large
" attended, many from this city being
present. The winners in this tourney were
divided into two classes, the professionals and
the amateurs OF the former Mr.. l.. ID. Love,
.Knight of Fairvicw," won the first honor;
II. T. Keller of Red Spider" second; Joe
Harris of Little Daisy" third, and George
B Dent of "Out of Luck fourth. OF the
amateurs. Mr.. A. Smith. Knight of Acco-
keek" took first honor; Richard Edelen, of
Potomac" second; ]. w. Andrews, OF "St.
Joseph third, and Willie Miller of "Surrats,,
willie" fourth Miss Nellie Bryan was crowned
queen of love and beauty by the profession
nj champion, Mr.. Love, and her maids OF
honor IN order were Miss Katie Bryan, Miss
Marshalmin, and Miss Gardiner. OF the
amateur queens Miss Lulu Underwood WIS
first. with Misses Annie Edelin,, Annie Cusicli.
and Stella Bowen following in order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

BALTIMORE. Aug. 31.-Flour steady and
unchanged. Wheat quiet; No = red spot, Aug
and Sept 76a764; Oct T7sa77s; Dec S1a
81; steamer No . red 70aa71 Southern
steady; flltz 72a79; longberry 75aS0. Corn
demorlizcd; mixed spot 55ia56; Aug 81
asked Sept 554 asked; Oct % asked; year
81 bid: Southern steady white 57a59; yell
white Western 41a42; No . mixed do 3Sa
SO. Rye firm; No , "a. Hay easier: good
t, choice timothy So 50a$15 80. Pro-
visions unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

MARRIED AT THE STATION HOUSE,
Peter Simms and Ann Freeman, both
colored. were arrested by Officers
Crump and Arlington last night on the
charge ofunlawful intimacy. Before the
trial came off this morning the girl
agreed that if Simms would marry her
she would not prefer charges against
him. This Simms readily assented to
and the Mayor gave instructions that
as soon rs the couple were married to
discharge them. 1t was sometime,
however, before the services of a minis
ter could be obtained and it was not till
noon when Rev. John Clarke, colored,
appeared at the station house and per-
formed the marriage ceremony which
united Ann and Peter and released
them ut the same time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN IRON BITTERS

COOP COOKING is the chief blessing of
every home. To always insure good
custards, buildings, sauces, etc, use
Gail Borden Eagle Grand Condensed
Milk. Directions on the label. Sold
by your grocer and druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

THE New SEwER.-A connection be-
tween the new Royal street sewer and
that on Wilkes street was made this
morning connection of the sewers
on Columbus and Wilkes streets has also
been effected. BY the completion of
the Royal street sewer a neat and sub
stantial Improvement has been made to
the southeastern section of the city.
Not only has an unsightly and bad
smelling gulley been covered, but the
lower end of Royal street rendered ell
ligible for building purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

A U. s. MARSHAL ASKED TO REsIGN-At-
torney-General Miller having recommended
to the President that the resignation of US.
Marshal Parsons, of Utah, DO asked for imme-
diately, the President approved the recon-
mendation and the marshal has been asked to
resign. 1t is stated at the Department Of
Justice that this action was taken because the
marshal and his deputies OH several occasions
allowed Il Mormon prisoner, Groesbeck, to
leave the prison and visit his third wife, for
living with whom he had been convicted of
the charge of adultery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
LOCAL BREYITIES.
The city democratic committee meet
tonight.

The city democratic committee meets
tonight.
A large color.d excursion left here
to-day for Collingwood Beach.
The season for killing reed birds and
sora begins tomorrow, as does also the
season FOR catching and eating the
oyster.
The 9Tessrs. Dies, of Canal Dover, o.,
were in the city to-day making arrange
ments for removing their mandatory
to New Alexandra.
During the month the Clerk of the
Corporation Court recorded 50 deeds
and issued IL marriage licenses TO
white and to colored persons.
The marine railway at the ship yard,
which has been out of order for 4 short
time past has been repaired and vessels
were hauled out thereon yesterday.
Messrs. James McCuen and Lewis
Young have sold to Mr.. A. D. Brockett
lot on the east side of Lee street, be-
tween Cameron and Queen, for 1925.
Mr.. E. E. Meredith, of Prince Will
liam, and Mr.. r. Walton Moore, cleo
tor for the Eighth district, will address
the people Of Fredericksburg tonight.
Last Monday night Joe Fieldcn, the
prize fighter, well known here, who
was in training in Norfolk, attacked
and disfgured Mike Haley. Young
Fielden was arrested and fined for as
sault.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Arthur B.
Davies and Addie A. Gillispie, both of
Clifton Forge; Charles Dcutermann
and Maggie Grove, both of Alexandria
county.
Mr.. Alfred Kidwell, we'll known
citizen and who for number of years
past had been an employee Of the Mid
land railroad, died at his home on Duke
street to-day after long illness, aged
50 years.
The store OF Mr.. Joseph B. Lacey, of
Bloomfield, Loudoun county, together
with its contents, was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. The stock of goods
was insured for 81 800 in the Fairfax
Mutual company.
Judge Hughes held short term of
the U. S. Court to-day and heard the
application for the appointment of new
ofthe lands of Julius Pelton,
at Sheridan's Point. An order naming
the appraisers will be entered in a few
days.
1t is suggested that should the cleo
trio railway company delay much long
err to clear up the stones left Oh Fair
fax street most of them will be found
on pavements or in houses, as they are
afIording an inexhaustiblc magazine for
the irrepressible boy who hurls them
night and day.
Mr.. J. F. Cook will have at his stand
in the fish market tomorrow fresh
lot Of salt water fish and melons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

AN EYE SPEcIALIsT.-As will be
seen by his card, DR. A. G. Hamilton,
the famous eye specialist, has in add,
ton to his office in Washington opened
one in this city at No. 724 King street.
DR.. Hamilton enjoys q just reputation
as an oculist and optician, and has ever
given perfect satisfaction to all who
have had business with him. The doc
tor has numerous testimonials from
well-known persons in Washington and
this neighborhood. His great expe-
rience in fitting all defects in vision has
proved very satisfactory,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31


10. O. f. NOTES.-The next session
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge Of the
Independent Order of odd Fellows will
be held in Portland, Oregon, on Sept.
26th. The following Grand Represent
aiives will be in attendance from this
jurisdiction and viii leave the State for
that purpose on Sept. 9TH, next Mon
day. A. 3. Bowering, of Fredericks-
burg Jas. B. Blanks, of Petersburg, and
w. +. Larrabcc, Of Hampton. The fol-
lowing amendments offered at the last
session will come mp and be acted upon:
Changing the Qualification for mem
bership, making the age Is years"
refusing the admission of saloon keep
ers or any person engaged in the sale
of Intoxicating liquors." and changing
the name of the order by leaving out
the word "Grand" so as to read 'Sov-
ereign Lodge, Independent Odd Eel
lows" An appeal from this State will
also be considered on the right of all
Past Grands to vote for the election OF
State officers.
DR.. Stansbury, Grand Master of
Virginia, accompanied by Geo. o. Bru-
ner, deputy NO II w. ~. HltIHlei-
man, Deputy No. IS p. NJ. Bradshaw,
Deputy No. 3S, and the members of Sa
repta Lodge, No. 46; Falls Church
lodge, No. II, and Crescent Lodge, No.
30, will pay an official visit to Potomac
Lodge. No. IS, on next Friday night,
Sept. I'd, at which time large gather
ing of the members is expected, as the
committee Of Potomac Lodge has made
all arrangemcnts for the entertainment
oftheir guests upon the occasion.
During the month the Grand Master
has issued dispensations to establish
new lodges of the 1. O. @. +. at West
Norfolk, Lodge No. lO2 Richmond
Capital Lodge, No. 1ol; Land Of Prom
Use. Princess Anne county; Gala Lodge,
No. 80, and Radford Lodge, No. 103.
A number of applications are being con-
sidered from other points throughout
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was
clear and mild with eigh prisoners and
no dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases
Howard Shelton, colored, stealing
clothing at the High School, was turned
over to the Fairfax county authorities.
Henry Hughes, John Bowman, Ed.
Wilson and Fred Gibson, colored boys,
throwing stones in the street, 81 each.
Thos. Foley, drunk GA the street,
$3.50 or 80 days.
Peter Simms and Ann Freeman, col
ored, unlawful intimacy, were discharg
ed upon being married
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 30,-Cat-
tle-market steady; prime to extra native
steers S5a5.09, Others $2.90a4.50, Texans
81. 25a3.05, rangers $2.25a4.16, stockers
S2.50a2.60, COWS and heifers S1.30a3.60 per
100 lbs. Hogs-market slow, slight advance :;
rough $4.95, heavy .5Oa5.50,good mixed
81 9Oa5.1 o prime heavy andbutchers' weights
So. 25a5.55, light SS5.25a5.35, grlssers s;4.25
a415 per 100 lbs. Sheep-market steady :;
native sheep $3.5oa5.50 Texans Saba
$40, Westerns S420a4.40 per 100 lbs.
Lambs S3.25a6.50 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

CHANGE IN THE DANvILLE OFFICERS,
Mr.. Edmund Berkeley, who for some
time past has been division superin-
tendent of the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company, with headquarters
in Richmond, has been transferred to
to the Southern division, and left Wash
ington last evening. Mr.. J. S. B.
Thompson will in the future have
charge of this division, which is from
West Point to Greensboro, n. c., in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

ExcURsIoN.-Thc employees of the
r. & d. r. X. held meeting on Mon
day with Mr.. r. NJ. Prettyman rs chair
man and Mr.. II. G. Kelly as secretary,
and decided to give an excursion to
Paeonian Springs, Loldoun county, on
September 7th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

SCHOOL PERMITs.-Th Clerk of tie
City School Board to-day issued 9S per
mits to children to attend the public
schools, GO to white boys and So to white
girls. This makes 1877 for the three
days, G2S for white boys and 500 for
white girls. Tomorrow and on Fri
day permits will be issued to colorcd
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

EXCITEMENT AT MANAssAs.-Great
excitement was created at Manassas
last night by a difficulty between the
circusmen and the citizens of that town.
1t was caused by single fight, but
large numbers on both sides soon be-
came involved. Anegro resident of the
town was seriously hurt, and the town
sergeant had his head cut and badly
bruised The train that carried the
circus away was delayed for hours
while search was made for the Offend
ing circusmen, but though the search
was unsuccessful, it was finally allowed
to start, lest the railroad be held for
damages, and the railroad look to the
town for reimbursement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

A SAD CAsE.-Rev. Heating Nelson,
who forsometime past has resided in al
bemarle county, and who has developed
symptoms Of insanity, was brought
to Judge Norton's office yesterday fer
commitment. While the judge was
preparing tie papers Mr. Nelson leaped
the back fence and escaped, and has
not yet been found by his friends. Mr..
Nelson is a graduate of the Episcopal
Theological Seminary, near this city,
and brother Of Bishop Nelson, of
Georgia, who was in the city last night
looking for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

FUNERAL.-The funeral Of Mr.. f.
Henry Simpson took place this even
ing from his late home, OH King street
Lee Camp attended in a body. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr.
McAllistcr and the interment was in
Union cemetery. The pallbearers were
Mcssrs. X. Kemper, w. Fl. Bacon, S.
G. Boush, w. j. Summers, f. J. David
son and A. c.. Wyckoff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

Sheep pay if properly taken care Of
not ten per cent, but two hundred per
cent, and money invested in them is
more secure than in bank. You should
remember that sheep require careful
attention, and to be made proofagainst
disease, occasionally feed them Stone
braker's Horse and Cattle Powders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

LIcENsEs.-The Mayor is determined
TO enforce the law requiring the prompt
payment of licenses. Yesterday, with
an officer, he levied on the stock in Il
bar in the northeastern part the city.
the proprietor of which had not paid
his license, and held possession till
bond was given for the payment Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

From 1861 to 65, both the federal and
confederate armies used Stonebraker's
Horse and Cattle Powders, and every
package still carries the Endorsement OF
the U, S. government upon the wrap
per. Price, 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

ARLINGTON INsTITUTE.-This we'll
known institution of learning, now
conducted by Miss A. NJ. Chandlee and
Miss Dora Chinn, will begin its 18th
session on the 18th proXimo. The adj
vantages offered at the institute for
pupils are great, and parents and guar
dams having children to educate will
find Arlington satisfactory place to
assign them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

FEEL. it my duty to SAY few words in re-
gard to Ely's Cream Balm, and do so entire
" witout solicitation. l have used it more or
less half year, and have found it to be most
admirable. have suffered from catarrh of
the worst kind ever since was little boy
and never hoped for cure, but Cream Balm
seem to do even that. Many of my acquaint-
ances have used it with excellent result.-Os-
car Ostrum. 45 Warren Ave, Chicago, III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

A MEMoRY.-The clerk of the City
School Board yesterday issued per-
nit to attend the public schools to a
white boy named William Malone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 30
At Union stock yards-Some 149 cattle were
offered and sold as follows: Best 4aIsc
good 3la3sc, medium Babe common 2a2ic
per ID. Some 574 Sheep and Lambs were on
the market with sales as follows: Sheep 81
.isc and lambs Slate per lb. Cows and
calves sold from SIS to $40 each. State OF
market for all kinds of stock was fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
PROPOSALS.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
OFFICE OF THE STATE BOARD OF


BUILDING COMMISSIONERS,
STATE CAPITOL, RfcHMoSn. Aug. % 1892
SEALED PROPOSALS Will. BE received
- at this office until IL m. SEPTEMBER
70, 1892, for the erection and completion
of the STATE LIBRARY BUILDING at
Richmond, Va.
Plans Specifications and General Instruc-
tons to Bidders" may be seen at the office of
the architect. w. NJ Poinde1ter, 1920 F
street, Washington, D. C., and at this office on
and after August 90, 1892
No bid will be considered unless accom-
panied by n certified check for So 900, made
payable to the President of the State Board of
Building Commissioners, as security for the
execution OF a contract for the work, with
bond III the penalty of $4,000
The board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. p. w. MCKINNEY
Governor of Virginia and President of the
State Board of Building Commissioners.
apg29 BOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Aug. 31.-The stock market
opened quiet but generally higher with a
firm temper this morning, but there was some
intense dizziness in the general list and some
prominence of few stocks in the dealings.
At II o'clock it was firm at shade lower
than the opening for most stocks.
BALTIMORE, Aug. s1.-virginia consols
do 10-40s :; do 3s "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
DIED.

Al his home, on Duke street, to day, Mr.
ALFRED KIDWELL aged 90 years Fu-
neral notice hereafter Washington and
Baltimore papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

New YORK, Aug 31.-FIour fairly steady
and quiet. Wheat weak and moderately ac-
tive. Corn lower with moderate trade
Pork quiet and weaker at $11 :57l to SD 90.
Lard dull and lower at 81 95.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

CHICAGO, Aug 81, 1915 a. m-Whcat-
Sept 74s; Dec 77s. Corn-Sept495; Oct5os
Oats-Sept "a May 37i. Pork-Oct so 20;
Jan 81 10. Lard-Oct 81 30 Jan So 90.
Short ribs-Oct 81 so; Jan$G %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

NoTIcE : rsyf 81 REfq.. LODGE,
40. 40 !. q. O. T., will meet ut sarepta
Hall o. FRtDAYNIGHT next at 7:30 p. m.
shatp, 70 act as escort to the Grand Master on
am official visit to Potomac Lodge, No. 80, l.
0. o. F. BY order Of the N G.
aug3o ct J.B. PENN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

WEATHER PRoBABILIrIEs.-For this
section showers to-day or tonight, fair
Thursday, cooler, fresh southwesterly
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 81, 1897
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:S3 sun sets
6:27. High water 2:lS a. N. and 2:45
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31
.FFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD.

nFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD.
" Alexandria, ya August 90, 1892.
Sealed proposals will BIS received by the
Clerk of the City School Board, for the Com.
mittee On Finance and Accounts, until Thurs
day. September 1sh at twelve o'clock m, for
furnishing EIGHTY TONS or more Of
WHITE ASH C0AI@Afty nut and thirty
stove size-and FlFTY-F1VE TONS OF
CUMBERLAND CoAL-for the public
schools.
Also Ten CORDS OF SAWED AID SPLIT
PINE WOOD. e - -
=. Both coal and wood to be delivered and
stored as needed, = - '''
froposa.I, anould be addressed to the Clerk
Vi -.re City School Board. aug25 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-31

There is nothing new to report from the
markets Values generally are extremely
low, but we note IL liberal volume of business.
Flour continues easy. Wheat is quiet but
lirmcr for choice samples sales II to 10 for
fair to prime, GO to II for damaged and off
grades Corn is steady at 50 to 81 for mixed
and good white in car load lots. Rye 80 to
go as to condition. Oats 80 to 40. Butter,
Egg, Potatoes, other produce, Chickens, Veal
Calves and Millfeed sell readily at quotations.
Hay and Straw are dull.