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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
LOCAL BRHYITIFS.

LOCAL BREVITIES.
There was alarm Of fire about A
o'clock last night.
A number of partridges were calght
in various parts Of the city to-day.
The work of stalking out the streets
at New Alexandria was commenced to-
day.
Horse thieves are reported to be
operating rather extensively in the ad-
joining counties.
Mr.. Harry Robinson fell from stable
loft this morning and broke his arm.
He was attended by DR.. Jones.
Three oyster boats were towed up Il e
river this morning. One stopped mere
and the other two went on to Washing
ton.
The police are still engaged in secur-
ing the names Of the school boys who
engaged in the stone battle on Friday
last.
The government is improving its
road from the Aqueduct bridge to Ar
lington cemetery Congress will be
asked TO make it a first-class concrete
road
1t is understood that the government
will spent several hundred thousand
dollars in new buildings and improve
mcntS at Fort Mycr during the present
fiscal year,
A colored man was found on the
street Yesterday in an exhausted condi-
ton and sent to the aims house. He
Was 4 stranger and said he had had
nothing to eat for days.
w. Z. Hewitt, of Fauquier, brake
man on the Midland road, got his hand
caught between two cars in the depot
yard last night and badly mashed. He
was attended by Dr. Ashby.
The Board of Trustees of the Theo-
logical Seminary and High School met
in this city on Saturday evening and
appointed a suitable person to solicit
subscriptions to the endowment fund of
those Institutions.
In test case to-day Judge Norton,
in chambers, decided that section 81
of the city revenue law, which imposes
aIlicensc of $l5 upon persons soliciting
orders for charging pictures, photo
graphs &c, was unconstitutional.
The anniversary meeting of the Ep-
worth League Of the NJ. E. Church
South will be held in that church to-
night at 80 o'clock, to which the pub
lie is cordially invited. The exercises
will consist of music by the choir, read
ing of reports and an address by Rev.
w, J, a{oung. former pastor Of the
church
The colored people who used to live
upon the Arlington reservation have
been compelled by the War Department
to move off, which leaves about 500
acres of entirely vacant land. An eff
fort will be made this winter to get
Congress either 10 sell this land or con-
vert into some useful purpose.
The model of the Confederate monu
mcnt which it is proposed to erect at
Chicago is taken from the famous pic
ture. 'Appomattox,' painted by Vir-
ginia's well-known artist, Mr.. John FL
der. and is almost a fac smile of the
soldiers monument in this city, which
was modelled by Mr.. Elder himself from
that painting.
The Washington and Arlington Electric
Road was completed on Saturday. The road
is nearly three miles IN lcngth, extending
from the southern end Of the Aqucduct bridge
to the northwest gate at Arlington Heights.
G.orro 4 NcIlhenny. president of the
Washington Gas Light Company, and we'll
known business man of that city died there
yesterday.
The name OF The postofiice Ut Fryingpan,
Fairfax county has been changed to FloriS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
DRY GOODS.

a IA YIN y - - g.
Y thing, and no sensible
person, not even the small
boy, ever misses a good chance.
There are opportunities OK
isting now for people to Sc
cure bargains. and the chance
may not present itself again
for a long time. All we asks
that you will call and compare
our goods and prices before
buying. We claim that our
goods are the finest and most
varied ever shown in this city,
and we challenge competition
in both quality and price.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our Dress
Goods stock, which comprises
all the newest wcavcs and col
orings. We are exceptionally
strong in our IS and soc lines.
Our Black Goods stock is
also beautifully supplied.
In selecting our stock Of
Dress Goods we have not
omitted TO buy appropriate
trimmings and can supply your
wants with as large a variety
as can be found in stores in
large cities. We have also a
large variety of wash fabrics,
one especial bargain being one
G) case, 5000 yards, of assort-
ed Aprons and Dress cling
hams at 61lc, regular Ioc
goods.
The season of the year is
now upon US when housekeep-
ers who anticipate beautlfying
their homes with an appro-
pirate floor covering are ask
ing themselves where to find
the variety of styles and pat
terms of Carpeting, etc, at the
right prices. We can answer
by inviting you to our Carpet
Department, where you will
find we have surpassed all for
mer efforts, and can safely say
we can suit the most fastidous.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

LEG AMPUTATED.-And Duke, n
colored youth ofStatiord, while stealing
a ride on freight train on the Midland
road on Saturday night last, was caught
between two cars when near Bristoe
and had one of his legs crushed. Duke,
Notwithstanding the terrible pain he
suffered, held on to the car for some
time after the accident and was carried
several miles before the trainmen knew
he had been hurt. He was taken to
Manassas, where DR.. Ashby, of this city,
and DR.. Iden amputated his leg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK Oct. lit las been q long
time since such activity aud buoyancy have
been witnessed on the Stock Exchange as
prevailed in the early dealings this morning.
There was regular rush to buy and some of
the brokers found difficulty in executing
or lers except by bidding prices up rapidly.
At II a. M. the market was strong in tone
with quotations the best of the day.
BALTIMORE. Oct. 17.-virginia consols =;
do 1O-IOs =: do IS "a bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

THE RAMBLER'S NOTEBOOK.
Wednesday night l went to see Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Drew in "That Girl
from Mexico" at the Opera House,
and came away thoroughly disguised
at two things-the miserably small at
tendance and the behavior Of the gal
lery gods" | frequently hear COM
plants about the class Of attractions
generally secured by Manager Hill, but
| must say that | cannot blame him for
catering to the more depraved tastes if
there is money in it, for the small num-
Der that turned out Wednesday night
20 sec a really first class play, by one OF
the best eccentric comedians on the
American stage, supported by an ex-
cellent actress and company was enough
to discourage any one. When the cur
tain went up half expected to see Mr..
Drew fall from partial stroke
of paralysis. have frequently paid
$3.50 to see shows that did not compare
with this in any respect, should think
the name of Drew alone would have
been sufficient 10 fill the house, With
the possible exception Of the Mcdowell
Comedy Company, we have never had
better attraction in this line before,
and | feel positively ashamed TO think
that Mr.. and Mrs. Drew should so
away with such an opinion OF Alexap-
drians as they surely must have,
And then the gallery gods Can't
something be done to make them be
more orderly? Such behavior as wit
messed would be excusable at a min
strel show, but the delicate humor Of
this play was lost on the crowda that
inhabit the '.roQsti aad their only
pleasure seemed to be in 'guying' the
players to the great discomfort of every
one else in the house. | hope that the
manager will find a speedy remedy for
this evil and also that lis efforts to fur
nish US with good class Of plays and
players will meet with the success they
| deserve. The RAMBLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

Col, S. Henry Sellman, late Collector
of Internal Revenue, Baltimore, nd,
believes in it for rhuenatlsm. He
writes; III have tried Salvation OIL and
believe it to be a good remedy fer rheu-
matism.' The Colonel is rigl t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

BITTEN BY ! DoG.-A little son of
Mr.. Thomas Hayden was badly bitten
by dog in the First ward yesterday,
and i; is said the same canine tried his
teeth cr another little boy two or three
days ago. The owner of the dog, upon
being appraised Of the dangerous pro-
clivities of the animal, promptly deter
mined to Kill it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

YESTERDAY was most delightful
Indian summer Sunday and the fine
weather induced every one TO spend as
much of the day in the open air as pos
sible. The trains and boats brought
large numbers of strangers here and
the streets were thronged throughout
the day, while many sought recreation
by strolling in the surrounding country.
The churches were all well attended.
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WEATHER PRoBARILIrIEs.-For this
.;on fair. easterly winds, slightly cooler
Tuesday morning, except in western portion
4 Nirsnia warmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
MILI.INERY.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. have
~ duly qualified as administrator of the cs-
tate Of the late R. HENRY SIMPSON, de-
ceased. do hereby notify all persons indebt-
ed to his estate that require immediate set
Element in order to save cost All persons
having claims against the said E. IT, Simpson
are required to present the Same to me, duly
authenticated. W. II, MAY,
Admir- of est. of r, II, Simpson, decd.
oct14 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

ls..Thc funeral the late 8. Stuart Ashby
will take place o,! Tuesday morning, October
18th, az 1880 o'clock from, the residence Of
f. J. Miller on south Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
FOR
A GENUINE CRAYON PORTRAIT.
IN INFANTS: PARLORS,

The great event of this week
will be our exhibition of Infants
and Children's wearables and
other requirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

sun rises tomorrow at 6:33 sun sets
~ High water 5:42 a. IN. and 6:l0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
Wholesale Prices in Alexandria.

The markets open without change in prices
and arc steady. Flour is in good demand but
sales arc almost entirely confined TO family
brands. Wheat again easy-only milling SAM
pies can be readily Sold We note the usual
range for this seasons crop at 20 TO IS for
fair to prime, 80 to 20 for sorts. Corn is
quiet at so 10 81. Rye 90 to 60. Oats 81
to 80 in bulk Eggs, Potatoes and all kinds
Of produce are easy al quotations.
BALTIMORE. Oct 17.-Flour steady. Wheat
easy No = red spot 75aa75l; Oct 75a75! ;
Dec 77sa77s; May S4'aS5; steamer No >
red 71a11l; Southern steady; fultz I1a77 +;
longberry 73a7S. Corn steady: mixed spot
49la49t; Oct 49i asked year 4Ta17I; Jan
469a4T: Southern corn, white active at 45a
As; yellow dull ati7a49. Oats steady; Mo-
white Western 3Sa3Si No mixed do 35ia
SO. Rye dull; No , 64i. Hay steady; good
to choice timothy s i 25aS15 90. Provi-
sions steady and unchanged.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Flour dull and
easy. Wheat duh and weak. Corn easy and
dull. Pork quiet and steady al 311 10 to
$13 CO. Lard quiet and firm at So 10.
CHICAGO Oct II, 11:40 a. m.-Wheat-
Dec 75s; MAY S0s. Corn-Nov 42s; May
455. Oats-Noy 29s: May 34s. Pork
Nov S11 72i; Jan $12 OBJ Lard-Nov
- 10 Jan 81 35. Ribs-Oct $40 90 bid;
Jan st -.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Oct 10.
Beef Cattle The market was fairly active
and prices filmcr. The quotations were as
follows: Extra SIC, good 4Ia5c, medium 4!a
t;c common 3ia4ic, culls 22a3!c, fat cows
2ia3!o per h. Sheep-Thc market was dull
and unchanged Extra 5ia5!c, good 4ia5c,
medium 4ia4ic, common 3!a4c. cutls 2i3Ic
per Id. Lambs Lathe per ID. Hogs were ac
tive and firm-good Western SlaSsc, and
other Western SaS!c per ID. Thin cows were
neglected at SSalS. Mich Cows were UNI
changed at S25a50 per head. AGlch calves
were firm at 5a1c per Id.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Oct 15-Cat-
tlc-market steady; prime to extra native
steers $5a570 others S3.25a4.90, Texans
S233a35O, rangers So 26a3.50, cows 81 90
a225 per 100 lbs. Hogs-market strong
rough and common S45Oa5 05, good mixed
and packers $5.10a5.40. prime heavy and
butchers weights S5.45a5. 60, light 4.75a
$3.50 per 100 lbs. Sheep-markct steady;
natives SO. 75a5.50, Westerns $4.25a46
per 100 lbs. Lamb. S3. 35a5 % Der 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

A TIMELY DIsCovERy.-Last night
City Sergeant Smiths assistants at the
Jail had their attention attracted by q
disturbance IN q room occupied by
three perSons-Wm. Pope, James Sui
livan and James Bruce-the latter be-
ing held for trial Wednesday charged
with rohhing The ticket office Of the
Richmond and napvine Railroad in
this city. After the first disorder a
heavy crash was heard in the room and
the City Sergeant who had arrived in
the meantime, proceeded to the room
and Immediately restored order. 1t
seemed that during the day one of
Sullivan's friends who had visited the
jail left UNI a bottle of whisky, which
the trio had been testing. Before the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
BOARDING.

p0ARDiNd-rersons desiring to BOARD
Id can sec;:rc it and nice FRONT ROOM
on second hoor at No. 10S north Pitt street,
near King. ban and wife preferred; also one
young lady. Terms reasonable. Oct1i W
DOARDING.-Perso wishing To BOARD
I'D can find two nice frGp, rooms 2nd and
Bird floors in desirable residence. Table
boardels also taken. Apply at Ala Prince
street. oct12tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

Tho rarest pckings from fashion ccnters in
Paris, London. and Vienna, as well rs the
richest conccit; of the American mind. Choice
novelties are costly Then, too there are the
kinds without bit of extravaganza in them.
In either case you'll only have to pay just
what they are actually worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

FUNERALs.-The funeral of the late
James T. Crump took place from his
former residence on Cameron street on
Saturday evening. The services were
conducted by Rev T. E. Carson.
The funeral of Mrs Thomas South
ard took place yesterday evening from
her late home on east Wolfe street.
Rev. T. +. Carson conducted the serv-
ices.
The funeral of the late Jas. NJ. Luck
cit took place this evening mt 1 O'Clock
from his late home on north Royal
street and was largely attended. The
remains were buried by Sarepta Lodge
!. O. O. f., of which the deceased was a
member
The remains of Miss Mary s. Gwin,
who died in Knoxville, Tenn, on Sat
urdav last. were brought to this city
and inferred in the family lot this at
ternoon. Miss Gwin was a daughter OF
Mr.. David :. Gwin. 4 prominent mer-
chant in Alexandria for many years
prior to and Just after the war. He
moved to Baltimore in 1870, died IN
that city and was buried there. Being
loval to the South, he could not CON
duct business during the war, and, ike
a host of others, lost immensely.
The remains of the late K. Stuart
Ashby arrived here to-day from Mon
fana and will be buried tomorrow
morning at 1880 o'clock from the resi-
dence Of Mr.. +. J. Miller, on south
Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

There are odd shapes in pretty Frocks,
Coats-High-c Novelties, Practical Low
priced Outfts-a bewildering array Of styles
for every day and special occasons-and nu-
merors other dainty, lovely accessories to the
babv'S wardrobe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17


PoL1CE REPoRT-Last night was
clear and mild.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
A Young man. for disorderly conduct,
forfeited 50 collateral
Daniel LomaX, colored, for abusive
language and assault on Jennie Given,
was fined -.
Ellen Smith, colored, for abusive Ian
guase, ined $3.50
VIM. Pyc, for assault on Eliza Viii
liams, was fined s., and the plaintiff
was made pay $50 for disorderly con-
duct.
rock through the window of a house.
was made pay - for the damage in
flicted and s. for disorderly conduct.
Henry Stevens, for detacing property,
was fined *.
Geo. T. Skanton, for drunken and in
decent conduct. was GnedS3.
Virginia Meade, for escaping from
the work-house, was sent back to that
institution for sixty days.
Lem. Washington, charged with
beating his daughter and disorderly
conduct, was discharged.
A Waterman, for disorderly conduct,
was fined $3.50.
The case of number of white and
colored school boys for riotous conduct,
was postponed until tomorrow morn
inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17
THE RAMBLER'S NOTEBOOK.

The name OF The postoiiice ut Fryingpan,
Fairfax county, has been changed to Floris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuiids the
system. aids digestion. removes excess OF bile.
and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

NRESH COWS-I will have 4 few FRESH
Il CONS for sale next MONDAY MORN
ING. the 18th, at Mr.. Rose Catts's West End.
nct1.i3 81 o. d. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-17

CHICAGO, Oct. II, 11:40 a. m.-Wheat-.
Dec 75s; MAY S0s. Corn-Nov 42s; May
455. Oats-Nov 29s: May 34l Pork
Nov Sill 72i; Jan S12 02l. Lard-Eov
81 10; Jan 81 30. Ribs-Oct $40 90 bid /;
Jan Sc -.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-02
Mckinley 10 Reed-I9IO.

wandered down TO congress, Tom, to see what J.
could see, Il
In the precincts Of the lower house, that oECe
knew you and me:
different man was IN the chair and few wire
left, you know,
That helped 10 ,aise old Ned, Gear Tom, just
20 years ago.
The house was down to business, Tom, aquorum
Che speaker didn't count it in as you oft did Of
yCre),
The roll was, called the very same, the answers
Came just as we were wont TO vote. some 30
years ago.
Butthe party ihst's in power ow is not the ssme
as then,
The members here, upon the whole, are better
looking men,
A few old fossils sat around or wandered to and
Like Cannon or Bill Owen did. just 20 years ago.
And they've reformed the tariff Tom, the bill
which bore my name,
OF which we once did yainly boast, has been
The tariff. as IL stands today, ia ruinously low,
Bat the mills are running just the same as 20
years ago.
The same, sye better, Tom. the raw materials
Our goods are being sent abroad; our ships
= the sea,
The market for our products. Tom continues still
to grew
'Iis not the narrow "home market OF 70 years
ago.
And wages have not been reduced but men
better aid
And some will even sit and talk ofabsolute free
trade.
The free trade racket that We US, d to frighten
wOrEmen so,
Docsn't seem 10 have the same effect as aoyears
ago.
The farmers, too. are prosperous now and al
mos. out of debt,
To hoodwink them as we did once, would be
task, you bet"
Free sugar did the business, Tom. for it taught
them all 10 know
The tariff WIS heavy tax, some 20 years ago.
Yes, I've been down to cOueress Tom, to see
what could see,
In the precincts Of the lower house that once
knew you and me,
And looking round upon the scene my heart was
hled with woe,
To think how low we've fallen, Tom, since -
years ago.
TT. J. Budson in December Tariff.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-02

The last speech Senator Plumb made
in the senate was one in opposition to
tine Mckinley bill. Though srepublican,
he would not follow his party in ssddling
an unnecessary tax on the people. He
was particularly severe on that part of
the bill which added to the du:y on tin.
and his speech read in the light of recent
events, seems prophetic. Said the sena~
tor:
But, admitting for the sake of the ar
gument that the purchaser would not
have to pay the additional cost on the
can, bucket, cup, or whatever other form
the tin might be manufactured into,
somebody would have to pay it. The
American manufacturer. the American
wholesaler, or the American retailer. or
all combined would have to pay it if the
consumer did not, and these people, |
beg to observe, are not only American
citizens, but they are very large
in number, and they employ more
labor than all that ever would
became necessary TO the manufacture of
national supply of tinplate; and they
axe widely scattered, and their interests
are as much to be taken into account as
the interests Of some possible future
American manufacturer. You put q
burden upon them OF an addition to the
capital which they are required to put in
their business in order to carry it on and
of an increased cost for their rare pro.
duct whereby their profits are reduced
One of the effects wou be that the
l.
inability to get this additional capital.
and of his diminished profits. would be
concentrated in the hands of q few men
possessing large capital The small and
nearby manufacturers would have to give
way TO the distant and more wealthy
ones.
Now, these things are to be all taken
into account when we come To say what
we shall do about this duty. Shall we
put on a duty, shall we enact a provision
of law here which changes the course nf
business as existing under the prest Mt
law, not only now, but for the past %
years. al d shall we take the risk of what
will come from thai? Shall we put upon
these manufacturers and these wholesal
ers and these retailers-supposiDg, now
that the consumers pays nothing what
ever addItional-this burden which is 10
grow out of the imposition of this tax
and shall We do it upon the assumption
of something for which We have no
foundation whatever, tO-wit, that the
manufacture of tin will be introduced in
TO the United States and carried on under
conditions which will finally give us
full supply OF this necessary article as
the result of American manufacture and
~ al minished prictH
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-01-02
sATURDAllJANu 2, 1882

Press ard People: There was one
thoroughly idiotic lbw passed by the
last Illinois legislature. That was
the law IeA:ing 10 the killing OF
the spsrrows and giving bounty for
their heads. The dangeTousuess of this
both idiotigsnd infamous statute was ex'
hibited Oh the streets last Saturday
Dozens o. small boys, utterly inexper>
ienced sId unprscticed in the use of fire
arms orguns, were rushing along the
streets, pointing their guns recklessly 10
all directions were bird was TO be seer
We saw gang of boys shooting right
towards dwellings, regardless of who
might be in range And the meanest
weapon they can use is the noistless air
gun; for it gives no warning. II they
would use fire arms, they would make a
noise and give people warning. Not so
with the air gun.