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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The excursion season is drawing to a
close.
The schooner Morning Star, Capt.
Kelly, of this city, is ashore in Chesa-
peake bay.
This morning was the coolest since
the beginning Of summer, the mercury
registering 54'.
The pugilist, Jas. J. Corbett, will pass
through this city tonight on his way to
New Orleans to fight Sullivan.
Iron drain pipes have been put under
the electric railway track at the cor
ncr Of Fairfax and Wolfe streets.
Degrees were conferred on several
candidates at the meeting of Mount
Vernon Chapter r. A. M. last night.
Near Falls Church yesterday q color
ed youth named Fish was accidentally
shot and killed by "a colored man named
Parker, while they were hunting.
a dog fight near the corner of Fair
fax and Wolfe streets about Z o'clock
last night attracted sucila crowd that
the assemblage had to be dispersed by
the police.
The September term of the county
court will begin on Monday. A grand
jury has been summoned, it is said, to
investigate the gambling which is said
to be carried on III the county.
The finance committee Of the Alex
andria Assembly have issued report
showing the receipts for the year to be
$2S0.30and expendituresS2S07O. TIE
assembly has membership of 55.
Fairfax farmers in the city to-day say
the effects OF the drought are being
sorely felt in that county. Late crops
are about ruined, the ground is begin
ming to cracl; open and the streams
and springs are getting very low.
The alarm Of fire about o'clock last
night was caused by the burning OF
some bedding IN the house OF w. H.
Helmrth, on south Fairfax street. The
fire was started by some children who
lighted match to look under a bed.
The trolly support wires for the cleo
trio railway were strung along
the line on King and Fairfax streets
to-day. The wires were put up by men
who stood on a platform erected on q
hand car-which was run along the track
and which attracted much attention.
Mayor Strauss has accepted an invitation
10 review thc coIorcd industrial parade on the
22nd, from his residence on King street.
Al! Of the banks of this city will be closed
on Monlay-I.ahor Day. Otherwise the day
will rass unobserved in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

CONDENSATION CoMMss1oS.-Judge
Hughes, Of the United States Court, has
entered decree appointing William
=. Clarke, Fountain Beattie, II. T..
Harlow. Floyd Hughes, and George w.
Black commissioners to condemn nine
t. acres OF land at Sheridan's Point, in
Fairfax county, on the Potomac river.
FOR sortitication and coast-defence pur-
poses. The land belongs to Mr. julius
Pelton and the government was not
satisfied with the last appraisement.
Now, it is said, it will have to pay
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

OPERA HoUsE-On Monday the
great four act melo-drama entitled
Killarney and the Rhine will be pre-
sented at the Opera House. The
scenic effects are novel and realistic.
The management, in order to give a
true representation of the German and
Irish types, has specially engaged the
well-known German dialect singing
comedian, Mr.. ]. E. Toole, and Erin's
Nightingale, Miss Minnie Jarboe. to-
gether with carefully selected COM
pany of dramatic delineators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
A Little Pleasant RivaIryswith a Solid
SIiIis.; ,.nt

We will give two inches Of advertising space
for six months in the Alexandria Gazette to
the dealer in Alexandria who shall buy and
pay for the largest amount Of cur shoes be-
tween the first Of March and the first Of Sep
tenlher 1882, provided only that our shoes
are mentioned i'll each issue Of tie space for
the period named. Three months to second
largest buyer six weeks to third largest. This
simply illustrates our anxiety to have every
lady and child in Alexandria walk in AleXan
dria-made shoes We will see that the ladies
need aever blush 20 say that their shoes are
home made, and if economy is wealth, we
venture nemy I'm guaranteeing you wealth,
a wcarc-s OF on.Ghioes.
fc122 GO TuE PoroM &C SHOE Comfy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

HAVE been great sufferer from dry ca
tarrh for many years, and l tried many rem
cdies, but none did me so much benefit as
Ely's Cream Balm. 1t completely cured me.
NJ. J. Lally, 80 Woodward Ave-, Boston High
lands Mass.
AFTER using Ely's Cream Balm two months
was surprised to find that the right nostril,
which was closed for over twenty years, was
open and free as the other, and can use it uow
as could not do for many years. feel very
thankful. r. II. Cressengham, go 1SthsSt.,
BrOcklVn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

DANGERoUs.-Complaints are made
of the insecure condition OF the safe
guards at the "Stone Bridge" which
spans Hoof's Run at the corporation
line on Duke street, and unless some
action is promptly taken to guard
against an accident to the great number
who daily pass over this bridge it is
feared the city or fairfax county will
soon have damage suit to answer.
At small expense this danger can be
aYerted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Joseph Kaufman
and his son Sidney, leave San Francisco
tomorrow fortheir home in this city.
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee is the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. j. T. Beckham, at Auburn,
Culpeper county. General Lee is ac-
lively canvassing the State for the demr
ocratic ticket.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
R. w. Arnold, of this city, and Miss
Jennie Pettingor, of Unity, Ohio, which
is to take place in the last named city,
on the 14th inst.
Mr.. Sidney Lee Smith has secured a
position in the Auditors Office of the
Il. & D. r. R. Co. at Washington.
Lieut.. d. McC. French, of the U. ,.
Revenue Marine Service, is visiting
relatives in this city.
Mr.. 4. Schoield and family, former
ly of this city, but more recently OF
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, have returned to Al
cxandria and will again make their
home in this city.
Rev. c. E. Woodson, who, during the
absence of Rev. Dr.. Norton from the
city, conducted services at St. Paul's
Church, left last night for his home IN
Franklin. Mrs. Woodson will remain
month longer with her mother. Mrs.
T. w. Ashby.
Miss Bette Keyes has gone TO Niaga-
IA Falls.
Mrs. ]. R. Jones has retured from
Prince William where she has been
spending the summer.
Mr.. c. F. Lee is seriously i'll at his
home on Duke street and his life is de-
SPARED OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

FIRE COMPANY MEEr1NG.-The reg
ular monthly meeting OF the Relief
Hook aid Ladder Company YVES held
last night. In response to an invitation
from the State F;remen's Association,
Messrs. G. i. SHINES and A. W. Mel
chior were appointed delegates to the
firemen's convention TO be held in Char
lottesyille il October, and committee
was also appointed to make the neces-
sry arrangements Cor the participation
of the company in the parade to be held
there during the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

SHOT ON THE STEAMER SUE.-While
the steamer Sue, Of the Potomac Trans
portation Company, was in the St.
Mary's river Thursday night, Edward
Richardson. colored, deck-hand on
the boat, had dispute with the bar
Der, George Hicks, also colored. After
some wrangling, Richardson drew re-
volver and fired at Hicks, but the lat
ter lodged the shot, which missed him,
and struck John Vessels, quartermas-
ter of the steamer, who was nearby, ON
the right side of the neck. The ball
passed through the muscles ofWessels's
neck, inhicting only slight wound.
Richardson was at once put in irons by
Capt. Simmonds, and upon the arrival
of the steamer at Baltimore yesterday
morning he was sent to the police sta
ton. Vessels was taken to the Ma
rine Hospital, where his wound was
dressed. Justice Schenkel, having ju-
risdiction in the case, had a partial
hearing of the matter yesterday, and
committed Richardson for further
hearing September 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.-About $50
o'clock this morning colored man
named Hines jumped from passenger
train on the Midland road near Syca-
more, between Lynchburg andDanville,
and was badly cut about the head and
hands. 1t is supposed that Hines was
doing at the time the conductor called
out the name of the station and hurry
ing to the door jumped from the car
before the train stopped. He was taken
in charge by the company's surgeon
at Sycamore where her eceived proper
attention,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

JOHN L. SULLIvAN.-The cholera
epidemic has as yet no terror for the
good people of this city, but the pugi-
listic fever has made its appearance.
Mr.. Daniel Henry has valuable trot-
ter named after the celebrated slugger
John l.. Sullivan. and last night while
Mr.. Henry was reclining on his lounge
INDUCING in pleasant dreams of the
coming contest between Corbett and
sullivan, and picturing in his fancy the
complete victory Of the latter, whom
he has backed heavily, the equine John
L., having slipped his halter, left his
stable and wendell his way to the bar
room. His heavy tread summoned
the bartender, who was outside the
house, and upon his rushing in he
found the animal, true to the habits Of
the original John L., standing in trcnt
Of the bar, his head resting thereon and
neighing implorirgiy for a drink. Nr.
Henry, who by this time was aroused,
says he is now so confident that S;ulli-
van will best Corbett that he is willing
to offer odds of 500 to $40 on the re-
suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
Gear and cool with two prisoners and
three dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF
the following cases:
Jas. Scott, colored, assault on his
wife, $.
A white woman, for an assault on an
other woman, was fined S. and the as
saulted woman was fined 50 for disor-
derby conduct.
Two white women, residents of the
Second ward, for selling beer without a
license, $15 each.
Emma Cookson, assault on her hus-
band. was dismissed, but w. II. Cook
son for an assault on his wife, was fined
so. 1t seems that Cookson got drunk
and assaulted his wife, even going so
far rs TO draw pistol, when his wife
and little son doubled on him and gave
him a severe trouncing, the little boy
knocking him down with stone.
James Hughes, assaults on his wife,
SO.
A stranger, for selling books without
license, was required to take out a
license. He left large bible as collat-
eral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

THE CONTINUED drought is having
the effect of lessening the supply of
country produce, vegetables, fruits, &c,
brought TO this market, and also of in
creasing the prices thereof. The maj
ket to-day was fairly well supplied,
however but prices, rs q rule, were
higher. We quote Butter 25a@5c per
pound, eggs 23a25c per dozen, peaches
35ca$l per peck, tomatoes 6al2c per
quarter peck, Irish potatoes case per
Quarter peck, sweet potatoes 10a12c per
quarter peck, egg plants 2a5c each, Gu
cumbers 10c dozen, green peppers
Sal0c dozen, cabbage 3al0c per head,
snap beans 15c halfpeck, lima beans
l2ai5c quart, corn l2al5c dozen,
cantaloupes 3al0c and watermelons lOa
25c. There is no change in the prices
ofmeat and the supply and variety OF
fish is limited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
PARK AGNEw, P. n.
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada E. Hurd,
of Groton. $. 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. l 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 trial, took in
all, eight bottles it has cured me, and thank
God am now well and hearty woman. "
Trial bottles free at c. G. Lemons Drug
Store, 6O4 King street. Regular size, soc
and 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

OFFICIAL VISIT TO Potomac LODGE
I. O. o. F.-Mr. d. r. Stansbury, Grand
Master OF the Odd Fellows in the State
Of Virginia, paid his first official visit to
Potomac Lodge No. SIS. last night. He
was escorted to the lodge by Sarepta
Lodge of this city, Falls Church Lodge
of Falls Church, and Crescent Lodge Of
Lorton. B. r. Cranshaw, esq, Grand
Master of the District Of Columbia, ard
Wm. p Allen, esq, representative to
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, accompa-
MED Grand Master Stansbuy on his
visit. Lodge Deputy 2. I. Brads SHAW,
of Potomac Lodge, introduced the visit
ING gentlemen to the lodges. Sarepta
Lodge was introduced by Lodge Depu-
~ ". d. Zimmerman, G. W: Hawk
hurst introduced the visiting brothers
from Falls Church, while those from
Lorton were introduced to their Alexan-
dria brethren by Lodge Deputy Centre.
Short speeches explaining the secret
work of the order were made by Grand
Masters Stansbury, Of Virginia, and
Cranshaw, of the District, and Grand
Representative Allen. Messrs. =. f.
Downham. James Grigg, G. w. Hawk
hurst, Henry Sampson and Others also
made short addresses on subjects con-
nected with Odd Fellows work. The
visitors were then escorted to the ban
Duct hall below, where Potomac Lodge
had spread banquet to delight the
inner man, and the appreciation of the
good things spread before them was
Shown in the way in which the visitors
did them justice. 1t was q late hour
when the meeting adjourned, and al
returned to their homes pleased with
themselves, but more pleased with Ode
Irnllo,,.S hin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

A SHOOTING AFFAIR.-IIorace Nc
Keen shot and seriously wounded his
brother-n-law, VIM. Harding, last
night, and was himself shot in the side
and back by Mr.. Harding, at Mr.. Hard
ing's house in the country, short dis
lance from Georgetown. Mr.. McKeen's
wife left him recently and went to live
with her sister, Mrs. Harding, Last
night about S o'clock MclNeen went to
Harding's house under the influence of
liquor and was ordered away by Hard
ing. The drunken man pulled re-
volver and shot Harding in the groin,
and Harding returned the fire with a
shotgun, wounding McKeen in the side
and back. HardinG's wound is Sc
rious one. but McKeen's injuries are
but slight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

PUBLIC ScHooLs.-We learn that in
consequence OF the failure Of a number
OF boys who had obtained permits TO
enter Washington School 20 present
themselves for examination, the super
intendent has been able TO assign al
those who were on hard without max
Ing the second grade half day schools,
which the board had authorized. Some
ofthe delinquents will find on Monday
ti.At their failure to obey orders has lost
them their chance OF entry in grades
which are overcrowdcd. The seventh
grade numbers IS and is almost too
large for single school, bat has had TO
be assigned to one, there being no other
way Of disposing of the boys
The schools will open on Monday
morning at 8 o'clock and those who are
not prompt in their attendance will be
apt to find their places filed when they
do come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

Sheep pay if properly taken care Of
not ten per cent, but two hundred per
cent, anu money invested in them is
more secure than in bank. You should
remember tAat sheep require careful
attention, and to be made proofaSainst
disease, occasionally feed them Stone
braker's Horse and Cattle Powders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

From 1861 to IS, both the federal and
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, % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

COUNTY NEws.-The question of the
sale of the old county court house to
the city for public school is being
talked about in the county. a short
time ago the board OF supervisors APP
pointed committee consisting of
3Icssrs. Frank Hume, James 4. Glenn
ents and NJ. F. Birch, to confer with
the city authorities concerning the sale
of the county's rights to the city. The
county committee, it is understood, will
as soon as convenient confer with the
committee appointed by the City
School Board at its meeting held Thurs
day night last.
The County School Board will meet
on "Wednesday next, when the question
of improved school houses in the
l5unty will be discussed. Many child
ron oc the county, after they become
somewhat advanced, have been in the
habit, in years past. Of attending the
public schools in Washington. Now, ii
Is understood, that The school authori-
ties OF tie District Of Columbia are con-
siderine question of excluding all
children IRON maryland and Virginia
from attending inc JuOllc ScIIoo!S liiS4C.
Should this be done the present small
onc-room school houses of the county
will he entirely TOO small to accommo-
date the great number of children OF
school age in the county: hence the ne
ccssity Of the School Board considering
the question of greater school facilities
in the county.
The Washington and Arlington r.
K. Co. have large force at work on
the road from Aqueduct bridge to Ar
hngton and are striving to complete
the same before the 18th inst, the time
of the meeting Of The Grand Army,
when is thought that the company
will reap a rich harvest in conveying
ex-soldiers and their friends to Airing
10 and Fort Myer.
The Christian Workers, under the
lead Of Mr. John Carr, are carrying on
q series of religious meetings near Ball
stor, in the county. The crowds Of
people attending the nightly meetings
amount to sometime as high as five
hundred persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

FALSE ECONOMY is practiccd by peo-
pie who buy inferior articles Of food be-
cause cheaper than standard goods. In
f,nts are entitled to the best food OBJ
tainabe. II is . fact that the Gail Bor-
den Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk is
the best infant food. Your grocer and
d;1i"riSt keen il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

WHEAT LOWER THAN EvER.-Spot
wheat sold at the opening of the Balti-
more Corn and Flour Exchange yester-
day morning at 742c, the lowest price
since the Exchange was formed, $4,000
bushels changing hands at that figure.
The settling price for spot wheat was
745c., and $500 bushels were sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

Their vacations being over. mcss cG
the ministers Of the city will occupy
their respective pulpits tomorrow
Mr.. Jos, Robey and Mrs Anna Bril-
were married on Thursday by Rev. w.
H. McAllister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.
The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postottice
September 3.
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.
Carter, James Upsher. May
Douglas, Robert West, Ella
Fleckenstein, Theo Walstip, w
Peverll, James
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

PROPERTY SALEs.-Dr. G. T. Kip
stein has sold to Mrs. Georgeanna w.
Sampson house and lot on the east
side of Patrick street, between Duke
and Wolfe.
Chas. Gaskins has sold to Bessie X
Sprigg Il lot on the west side of Payne
street, between Princess and Queen, fol
S050
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
OFFICE OF E. ]. MILLER & son,

OFFICE OF E. ]. MILLER & son,
" Alexandria, Va.
We wish to inform Our patrons that the
NEW FRONT, of which mention has heen
made in the columns of the Gazette. is now
completed and that our NEW STOCK OF
GOODS FOR THE FALL TRADE has ar
rived. We were never in as good condition
both as regards the styles and the quantity of
our stock at this season, and our prices are ex-
ccedingly moderate. Our retail department
has been placed in the hands of competent
salesman, in the person of Mr.. J. S. McMick-
ing, of Salem, Va. His entire attention will be
devoted to this department, and the wants of
our Alexandria customers will receive prompt
attention. Owing to a press of business in
our wholesale department our retail trade has
lately suffered for want Of a competent clerk,
but We feel sure that this is now remedied
and we ask the continuance Of your patron
age Our buyer has just returned from New
York, where he was fortunate in buying many
bargains in Havland French China. Bric-
a-brac ETC. among which will be fnand many
novelties that are especially dainty and USE
full We cordially invite you TO csli and ex-
anime our stock, assuring sou Of polite and
prompt attention. Very respectfully yours,
sep3 1in Ell. MILLER & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
L0CAL INTELLIGENCE.

gu. .ses Monday at 5;37; sun sets
60 High water 500 a. m. and 6:32
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
EHU pESE.,E.iA.

Indigestion. aud Stomach disorders t.Ic
BROWNS IRON i:.S"@EEs.
All dealers keep it, 81 per bottle. ,.cruine has
trademark and crossed red lines o. wrapper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03
FOR SALE.

FOR SAIIIG,
NOR SALE,
The STOCK OF GOODS and ASSETS of
KING & KELLOGG, No. 515 Cameron street
consisting of general assortment of Paints of
all kinds, dry and in oil, White Lead in %,
80 and 100-lb kegs also a large assortment
of first-class Paint and Varnish Brushes hi
fact, large and varied assortment of Paint
crs' Supplies. The above named goods will be
sold at private sale for period of ten days
from September 5, 1892.
The entire stock if not disposed of by the
10th of September, will be offered at public
auction. The same to begin on THURSDAY,
the 10th Of September 1892 Terms: Cash.
sep3 2w X. KEMPER, Receiver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section. fair, warmer, est to south
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-03

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns iron Sittcrs Rebuilds the
sys.em, aids digestion. removes excess of bile.
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.