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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1892-10-29
Mrs. Harrison Is Dead.

The wrestler grim whom 10 ono
yet, how strong soccer, has over
throw claimed for himself on |
yesternisht noble victim. The
mistress Of the White House, at
the Nation Capital, whom for a
year OF least disease had marked |
for death, has gone to her eternal
rest. Her husband by her side,
her children and her children $
children clustered round her bed,
the sufferer has passed from earth
to where beyond these voices
there is peace, as gently and as
patiently as she had lived.
Throughout her long-continued
sickness, not once had she been
heard to utter uurmur or COM
plant. Her fate she knew was in
the hands of Him who ordsreth
all things for the best; and though
she recognized that her career OH
earth was all but closed, twas not
for her to question the Almighty's
wisdom for repine at Heavens de-
cree. Her daily prayer from
youth had been: Thy will DO
done" and, loyal to the spirit of
that Christian wish, she bravely
stepped into the valleys shadow,
TO be shut out forever, as she
knew from all the joys of earth,
and for time at least from the
embrace of all whom she held
dear, who held her dear.
And yet the wrench that was to
part her from the husband of her
youth and of her love must both
to him and her have been a bitter
cup. Her faith in Heaven, and
his, it must have sorely tried, 70,
lovely they and pleasant in their
| lives had been for many and many
| a year.
/ Of all the sadness that is seer
: in this sad world Of sin and sor
row, there's naught so sad and pitt
full as to sit by and look at wha
: we love, at that which holds oul
/. hearts far more than all thing.
else, more truly and more deeply
and to know that it is doomed; t.
have the awful consciousness a
every moment numbing us that il
SO many weeks or days or hours
the feared and hated Spectre vii
inevitably come and claim it TO
it's own. Present death we some
, times pray against; but prcsen
death with this compared is mer
cy's self.
The President of these Unite,
, States has had this to his lot TO
I months. He has known that al
|, of this world which has been hi
happiness, the partner of hi
griefs and of his joys, was to b
q torn from him soon; and the
!, who'vo had experience of sucl
n agony themselves will know tn
struggle it must have been 70
q him to wear n cheerful look TO
o her sake, and for Others SAKE
y with this prosentiment of dealt
|, for ever gnawing at his heart.
Deaths bitterness il over. Ma
a the kindly light that guided he
f and him in their past pilgrimage
8 and has sustained him throug
o his recent dread ordeal, be still
p his beacon star, his comfort an
q his solace and lead him ut last {
join her in that other WORLD
!, wherein is neither death nor part
E ing. The country's heart goe
out in deep sincerity to him wht
y at the nations capital, i'll angus
and beavement mourns beside LII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
LncAL EREIlTIES.

The Hydraulion fire company meets
tonight.
The Rechabite scmi-centennial jubi-
lee In Washington began this morning.
a vessel loaded witt. watermelons
from the York river arrived here yes
terday.
The wife ofstaunton Miller, well
known colorcd citizen, died suddenly
last night.
As anticipated, tomatoes were plen-
tiful and cheap i'll market to-day, sell
ing at 20 cents peck.
The fines collected at the Mayors
office for the month of July amounted
to S4SS.95. This beats the record.
The remains of a little daughter Of
Mr. p. j Boche were brought here to-
day from Washington and inferred.
All the property of the Virginia Iron
lShipbuiIding Company in this city Will
be offered at public auction tomorrow.
Louisa Briscoe, aged 90, Ellis Carr
and Lucinda Thornton, all well-known
coloreil residents of this city, died yes
terday.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Charles ".
Dean and Annie l.. Hampton, both of
this city.
Complaints come from Warrenton of
the irregularity with which the Ga
ZETTE is received by its subscribers in
that town.
An Office Judgment was entered in
the Corporation Court yesterday in IA
vor OF Robert Callahan for $50 against
j. 7. Cook.
During the month OF July the Clerk
of the Corporation Court recorded &c
deeds and issued marriage licenses
3 to white and 5 to colored persons.
Blanche Howard, twelve-ycnr-old
girl, residing in Alexandria county, fell
out of Il tree yesterday at the house of
friend, with whom she was spending
the day, and severely injured her back
and limbs. She was taken to the
Emergency Hospital, Washington, for
treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oodIVard & LothrOp.
10Th, llth and F Sts,, N. W.
Closed this and other evenings at s. satur-
days at L.
Stock-Taking Is Over.
TIE STORE Is IN IT'S USUAL RUNNING
ORDER. Every department is fully supplied
with STAPLE, EVERYDAY ARTICLES.

ORDER. Every department is fully supplied
with STAPLE, EVERY DAY ARTICLES.
- ULY marks an epoch in our history
which, for business activity and progression,
has never had precedent,
We've had but one object in view-to get
all stocks down to certain figure in fixed
time and to rid ourselves of all Remnants, 3"
odds and Ends, Short Lengths" Broken
Sizes and Assortments," ami the like The
climax has been Embellishments are so
nearly closed out that we may say we have
none.
So We commence August with the CLEAN
EST, FRESHEST, BEST ASSORTED STOCKS
to be found anywhere. Every department
begins with complete line of Seasonable At
tractivc Summer Merchandise.
The reasons are ohvious-merely the best
service, the best goods in the greatest variety
and the least prices
Our Patrons know that with us ''thc prom
Use Of yesterday is the performance of to-day"
Thanks are due for your approval of our bust
ness methods-your quick responses to our
midsummer announcements. What is for
your interest is TO our ultimate advantage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
TELEGRApHIC BREyITIES.

The postmaster at Eggefeld, Tenn,
was fatally stabbed to-day by youth
who had been told there was no mail
for him.
JOS. Wood, better known as Cal.
WOOD, who murdered his father-in-law,
Leander Pasco, a farmer Of Warren coun-
u, \. y, ON May IS, 1890, was electro
cuted at Dannclncra to-day.
In the race yesterday nndcr- the
Clyde (Scot ana) yacht clubs auspices
the American yacht Wenonah won
with ) minutes in hand. In eleven
starts the Wenonah's record is ten
firsts and one second.
Judge Green in the L. 5. Circuit Court this
morning At Trenton " j., refused the app!i-
cation fora writ Of habeas corpus il tho case
of Alden Fales, OF Nc",arll;;, who was to have
been hanged on August II. Counsel imme-
lneliatey took an appeal which was allowed
and tie case now goes 10 the L. S. Supreme
Court, thus saving Falcs from the galows for
:. time at least.
The Michigan peoples party State conven-
ton will meet to-day to nominate full State
teke., There is not the slightest prospect
ihlt the convention will favor fusion with
either of the old parties.
Count De Claude Baden, German noble
man, is in the Alameda, Cal, Jail as a prisoner
being charged with violation of the postal
laws in sending obscene letter from Germany
to this country,
Willie attempting 10 arrest two supposed
burglars in 4 house ofill-rcputo in Chicago
last night, Officer Stcadman was shot dead.
Assistance arriving the burglars was knocked
down and handcutlrd
4 call has been issued FOR State meeting of
the Illinois Knights of Labor at Springfield,
August 0. TO decide which political larty the
order shall support in the coming campaign
Ground was broken yesterday for 4 man.
moth new distillcry at Carthage, Cincinnati
suburb, TO cover twenty acres
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

AUCTION SALE.-There will take
place tomorrow at 10 O'Clock in front
of the Royal street entrance TO the mar
llet building, the largest sale of real cs-
tate ever held in this city. The sale
viii include the fioreer Mills, the N'ir-
ginia Iron Work formerly Smith &
Perkins Foundry and Hunters old
snip yard. This property embraces
about one-fourth Of the river front Of
Alexandria, extending from Duke
street to Gibbon. The splendid loca-
ton offers special advantages for manu-
factories of all kinds, and has railroad
tracks running into and in front OF it
the entire distance on Union street.
The property will be sold by Messrs.
O'Neal & Lunt, auctioneers. For par
ticulars see advertisement in the Ga
Zl5'rvT'l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

EXCURSION TRAIN.-The Richmond
and Danville r. Il. will run u special
excursion train between this city and
Front Royal on Friday for those wish
ing to attend the dedication of Ran
dolph Macon Academy. The train
will leave Alexandria at 1908 a. m.
This special train will leave Front
Royal at p. M, carrying passengers
to Strasburg and return to Front Royal,
resuming homeward trip p. m, ar
irving at Alexandria at 800 p. N.
Round trip tickets $500, good to return
on regular trains August 6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
present

NOVEL CRAB CULTURE.-A rcstau-
rant keeper doing business in AleXan-
dria county, {, short distance above the
Aqucduct bridge, finding it difficult at
times to obtain sufficient supply Of
crabs to meet the demands of his Gus
toners, hit upon a novel plan to maintain
a constant supply of that appreciated
shell fish, and al considerable expense
and after weeks labor, constructed
in the Potomac river, near his house, a
crib or pen in which he placed several
barrels of crabs and then emptied q sack
of salt therein and congratulated him
self that he would have fine salt crabs
for his trade, but day or two since
when 4 large number of visitors were
present he went to Ms pen 70 fish out a
few hundred crabs, and to his astoniah
meut not a live crab could be found, as
the ebb and how Of the tide had carried
or the salt water and the fresh water
was too much for the crab. The e4pe-
rimenter thinks crab culture is a failure,
and now all his patrons, much to his
disgust. ordcr crabs for lunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Aug l.
Swino.-Phcre Is fair trade in hogs this
week, their quality being fully equal to that
of last weeks offerings. The receipts exceed
those of last week some 1G00 head, aud are
sufficient for the needs Of the market. Prices
are shade easier. Quotations range at $500
a6. 40 per 100 lbs gross for fair to good West
crns, with few extra do. at $50 gross, the
latter equalling SIC net; rough hogs So goa
$40 gross.
Sheep and Lamhq,--Thc market Is looking
better for gQod stock, both sheep and lambs
at the prices ruling last Thursday. Sheep
sold at 3a4ic per ID gross Lambs 4a5c per
lib gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
\ Little Pleasant Rivalry with Solid
SuDStratIm.

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 our shoes be-
tween the first OF iiarch and the first of Sep
tember, 1892 provided only that our shoes
are mentioned in each issue of the space for
the period named Three months to second
largest buyer six weeks 70 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 never blush to say that their shoes are
homemade, and if economy is wealth, we
venture nothing in guaranteeing You wealth
as wearc;E of OR SHOES.
feb22 60 The PoToMAC SHOE COMFY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

4 RoDDER BAND MATHEMATICIAN
organized band of robbers, seven IN number,
have been arrested and shot In the town of
Santos, State ofJalisco, Mexico, for the murder
of q merchant named Vallejo and his wife,
who were killed fora small sum of money and
three burros. The finding of sombrero
with the blood stains, on the river and a
handkerchief with the name of one of the
nurdercrs at the scene of the crime led to
apprehension of the perpetrators The bodies
OF the victims had been thrown into disuscd
Wrll and cnvnrnl with stnnns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

CONFEDERATE VETERANs.-The reg
ular monthly meeting of r. L. Lee
Camp was held last night, Commander
Smoot presiding. Orders and reports
from the Grand Commander of the
State were received and read, also
circular from the chairman of the COM
mittee on History and Education" in
reference to preparing an impartial,
fair, correct and truthful history of the
Confederate war for use in the schools
Of the South. The committee on uni
forms reported progress iii their work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
"A Little Girls Experience in q Light:
hOuhC.

Mr.. and Mrs Loren Prescott are keepers of
the Government Lighthouse at Sand Beach,
Mich, and are blessed with a daughter four
years old. Last April she was taken down
with Measles. followed with dreadful Cough
and turning into a Fever. Doctors al name
and at Detroit treated her. but i'll vain, she
grew worse rapidly. until she was a mere
handful of bones. Then she tried Dr..
Kings AeW Discovery and after the use of
two and hair bottles, WIS completely cured.
They say DR.. Kings New Discovery is worth
its weight i'll gold, yet You may get trial
bottle free at c. G. Lemons Drugstore, 604
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Aug. 2.-The stock market
was narrower this morning than usual of late
while almost all character seemed 10 have dis
appeared from the dealings. The general list
remained dull and utterly without feature.
Even the leaders fluctuations were confined
to small fractions with no general tendency.
The market remained without further feature
and at II o'clock was dull and fairly steady
at irregular but slight changes from first
prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

FIRE AT GUNsToS.-A gentleman
from lower Fairfax who was III the city
to-day says an extensive fire occurred
at Gunst0n on Friday night last. Mr.
Wright. a merchant of Washington, re-
Gently purchased a part of the Gunston
farm and erected q dwelling, barn,
stable and other outbnildings. About
midnight on Friday night & fire, the
origin of which is not known, started in
the barn and that building, together
with the stable, corn house, &c, and
their contents, including six horses, a
number of hogs, quantities ofwheat and
hay. farming implements, &c, were
burned. Only the dwelling was left
standing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

I HAVE been great sufferer from catarrh
for over ten years; had it very bad, could
hardly breathe. Some nights l could not
sleep and had to walk the floor. purchased
Elys Cream Balm and am using it freely. it
is working a cure surely | have advised
several friends to use it, and with happy re-
suits in every case 1t is the medicine above
all others for catarrh, and it is worth its
weight in gold. | thank God have found a
remedy can use with safety and that does
all that is claimed for it, 1t is curing my
deafneSs.-B. W. Sperrv, Hartford, Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

a lazy wag being asked what was
the height of his ambition, replied;
$50 marry rich widow with bad
cough" Then YOU would get left
every time" said his friend, 'iif that
widow used Stcnebraker's Cough Syr-
m =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

ARLINGTON CATTLE MARKET, Aug. l.
so cattle were offered and sold as follows:
Best 3sa4c, good 3a3iC. medium 2!a3c, COM
mon Haze per ID. 900 sheep and Lambs
were up and sold as follows: Sheep Fable,
lambs 4a6c, calves 4a5c per lbs 10 COWS
and calves sold at 81 5aS30. Market fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Aug 2.-Thc mar
ket Is quiet with fair receipts of Wheat, hut
the quality of the offerings are rather poor
There was no change i'll prices since yestcr-
day and we quote: Wheat 73aS0; Corn 5sa
60; Rye 60a6S; Oats 39a40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
FOR THE DOINGS OF AUGUST
DAYS.

From the manufactures direct to the con-
sumner will be the order of business through
out .ugust
We were never in such favorable position
for great merchandise transactions, and have
good reason to believe that many of the things
to be offered are not sold at the same low
prices elsewhere
OUR REGULAR FRIDAY "REMNANT
SALES from now on will be unusually at
tractivc from the fact that al Remnants
Short Lengths" &c, will be new and fresh
what is left of seasonable goods.
Don't wait for the advertising, for some of
the lots may be TOO small to particularizc,
others may go in a day. The papers will give
you suggestions from time to time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
DRY GOODS.


lIl1I IlUl w IA III LID
Makes continued demand for summer IA
brics, and we are endeavoring to keep up
with the demand by additions to summer
stock
Another choice lot of Irish Lawns, themost
popular fabric Of the season.
New and desirable l2c Ginghams
A choice lot of cheap Challs.
All numbers in India Linens, Persian
Lawns, &c.
New Swiss Embroideries desirable Valen-
cia Laces, White Point d'IsIand and Point
de Gene Laces
To close out we offer the entire line Of
75c, sl.OO, l.25 and $50 Outing Shirts at
the uniform price of 75c each.
A large lot of Sun Umbrellas, mostly silk,
lat about Soc on the dollar of value.
New Storm Serges, new bleached Su1ahs,
Trunks, Bags Telescopes and Valises for the
summer tourists.
Our bargain sale Of Carpets still on When
we advertise bargain it is likely to be one
Of real merit, and despite the hot weather we
have made large inroads in the carpets ad-
vertised We will continue the sale at sacri-
flee prices all during the month of August
If you can find a carpet that strikes your eye
and fits your room you will save at least one
third of the cost of it.
The bargain sale Of carpets includes only
tapestry and body brussels.
ONE PRICE,
TACK EI1E&MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

EyTERTAIyNEST.-The dramatic en-
tertainmcnt given at the Opera House
last night by a number of ladies and
gentlemen from Washington was ole
of the finest in every sense ever seen III
this CITY. Each number on the pro
cramme was rendered in excellent style
and I'LL who participated proved them
selves highly proficient in their respect
i've parts. The recitals OF The Rag
getty Man" and The Two Faces" by
SIiss Eleanore Poole showed that lady
so be an artist in her line, while Miss
Sauter's rotations, The Royal Bow
man and Ben Uur's Chariot Race, >
placed her in the front line OF her pro-
fession. The silent" part Of the pro
c,amme was rendered by Frank 5.
Chapman in the shape Of pantomImes,
which kept the audience in almost con-
slant laughter during their enactment,
THE Barber and hia Victim, in which
he was assisted by Henry G, Lewis as
"the victim, reminding many of the
masculine gender of past torments with
dull razors, nicEed chins. etc. The re-
manning noticeable features were look
cd after by Messrs. Henry Lewis and
Frank Brown, who filed their respect
i've parts to the entire satisfaction OF all
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

NIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
V Corporation Court of the city Of Alexan-
dria on the LIST day Of August 1892.
James Potter Laphen, John Blox Laphen, Ma
ry Anna Laphen, Mary Elizabeth Laphcn
and Mary Louisa Laphen VS.. the hcrs-at
law of Thomas Preston, deceased, parties
unknown.
Memo The object of this suit is to obtain a
decree correcting the erroneous description by
metes aud hounds of lot of ground in the
city Of Alexandria, Virginia formerly town
of Alexandria, ID. c. on the north side Of
Princess street. between Alfred and Patrick
streets, which was conveyed or intended to be
conveyed by Thomas Preston aud wife to
John Ball. by deed dated on the 10th day
of May. 1915, and pf record in the land re
cords of Alexandria county, Virginia, in libcr
L. No J. page liz, and of which John La
phcn, late of the city OF Alexandria, Virginia,
died seized.
The defendants, the hcirs-at-law of Thomas
Preston, deceased, parties unknown not hay
ing entered their appearance and given Sc
curty according 20 lhe act Of Assembly and
the rules 9f this Court and it appearing by
an affidavit that they are non residents of this
State, it is ordered, that said defendants APP
ar here within fifteen days after due publica-
tion OF this order, and do what is necessary 10
protect their interest in this suit, and that q
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette . newspapers publish
ed in the city Of A'ekandrrl, once week for
four successive weeks, and posted at the front
door of the Court House of this city.
4 copy Teste. JOHN REACH, Clerk.
BY j. i. CALLAHAN, Deputy Clerk.
Albert Stuart, r. q, aug2 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

THE ELECTRIC RAILwAY.-Mr. J. 7.
Rogers has both of his pile drivers at
work driving piles for the new bridge
across Hunting creek for the electric
railwav-one at each end-and is max
ing rapid progress. The power house
for the company at New Alexandria is
now also well under way,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

TABERNACLE OF GALLuEANs.-A
large number of negroes have, during
the last two days, been crowding the
trains to Culpeper c. H., where the
Grand Tabernacle of Gallileans met to-
day. Delegates from twenty-odd States
and the West India Islands are expect
ed, and it is supposed some 500 will be
present at this the Seth meeting of the
order. which will last four days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

CHICAGO, Aug. ., 100 9. m.-Whcat-
Sept FSs; Dec 5OsaS0t Corn-Scpt 40!
May 80 Oats-Sept 31!a:51s. Pork-Sept
$12 12i Jan S13 10. Lard-Scpt 81 Boa
7 371 Short ribs-Sept 81 574.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-Flour-Qpiet aud
steadieE. Wheat-6igher and dull. Corn
quiet and firmer. Pork-steady and quiet at
SD % to S13 %. Lard-steady at 81 62i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

PERsoNAL.-Capt. Il. f. Knox has
returned from Cape May.
Mrs. Virginia Baggett has gone to
Philomont. to spend Il month.
Mcssrs. Il, Z, Downham, j. d. II.
Lunt aud James Grigg will lcaYe here
on Thursday to attend the knights
Tcmplar Conclave ut Denver. Mr..
Downham will be accompanied by his
wife and daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

FALSE ECONOMY is practiced by pee
pie who buy inferior articles of food be-
cause cheaper than standard goods. In
fants are entitled to the best food OBJ
tainabie, II is q fact that the Gail Bor-
den Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is
the best infant food. Your grocer and
druggist keep it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02
4 NEW FRONT.

The building of a large modern front 70 our
store is now being rlpilly pushed, and when
completed will give VS. every facility for dis
playinga large stock OF entirely new goods
especially selected for this market. Until
these new goods arrive or during the month
of August, we will offer you at
A DISCOUNT OF 20 PER CENT.
a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, CHI
IA, GLASS and LAMP GOODS, including a
large variety of Tea. Breakfast and Dinner
Sets. Vases, Library and Parlor Lamps. Cham.
her Sets and an endless variety of small arti-
:lcs too numerous to mention
This is rare opportunity TO rcp'cnish your
;toe k for the fall and winter at very small
cost Remember this offer is only good fer
the month of August.
Ell. MILLER & son,
No. 81 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-02

Don't make up your mind to die be-
cause you have cough. Invest %
cents in hottie of Stoncbraker's Cough
Syrup. You will not miss the % cents,
but You'll soon miss the cough.