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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

OLD STUDENTS SoCIETY.-The old
students of st. Johns Academy held an
adjourned meeting at the Academy last
night to hear the report of the commit
tee on the continuance Of the school.
J. Marriott Hill occupied the char
and r. NJ. Latham was secretary.
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow reported that as
Prof. VIM. II. Sweeney, who has been
for several years the teacher of mathe-
mates at the Academy, proposed to re-
open the school; it was premature to
attempt the incorporation OF stock
company, and that it would be well to
hold the matter under adviscment for
future action. As showing the import
ance of boarding schools to city's
prosperity the new boom ofFront Royal
in that direction was alluded 10 by Mr..
Harlow, who mentioned several cities
in the State whose prosperity is pro-
moted by students from abroad.
The report was agreed toand Messrs.
J.W. Morgan, cfthe Republic OF Column
bia. and \. w. Burchell, ofWaahington,
having been chosen members OF the So
ciety, an adjournment took place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
Nessrs. O'Neil Il Lunt, auctioneers, to-
dav sold at public auction for account
of Messrs. Brent, Mushbach and KEN
per. commissioners, under a decree OF
the Corporation Court of the city Of AL
cxandria entered in the chancery cause
of the city of Alexandria KS. the Nir-
einia Iron and Ship Building Company,
that valuable property, heretofore de
scribed in the GAZETTE, consisting of II
parcels of land, with improve
ments thereon, fronting on the Po-
tomac river and extending from a point
about 300 feet south of Wolfe street
northwardly to a point about 100
feet south of Duke street and running
westwardly to the Strand and including
other lots lying between the Strand and
Duke street, including Agnew's old
coal wharf, and also the leasehold in
terest in the Pioneer Mills, with the
buildings thereon, with lots on Lee
street as deserted in the advertisement
of the property, to Mr.. George l.. Sher-
i'll, of Washington, ID. c., for $4,000.
The property was offered as whole
and the attendance at the auction was
10 great extent composed of gentle
men from a distance. The first bid was
$4,000. which was increased by numer-
Gus bids up to $4,000, at which sum 1t
was struck of. II is understood that
Mr.. Sheriff and those who may be asso-
ciated with him intend to establish on
the property large mandatory al
also improve the lots not required ioE
manufacturing purposes. The price
obtained for the property * low, but
owing to its large area !. wa@ not with
IN reach of any but persons OF large
means. There is a ground rent OF
81 600 per aunum on the Pioneer Mills
properly. Among those present at the
sale we're NIessrs. Moody and Emerson,
OF Boston, and W. L. Clarke, OF wash
lngtoD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

GOULD IN THE Box 0FrIoE.-With
the expiration of the present lease Of
the New York Grand Opera House
next May, it is likely that George
Gould, the son of the millionaire, will
try his hand managing the theatre
The house has been owned for many
years by JAY Gould, and has been u
paying venture. Ever since his mar
riage to Miss Edith Kingdom, the ac-
tress, the young man has taken a great
interest in everything pertaining to the
stage, and his proposed move is said to
he with view of elevating the profess
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

ILLICIT DIsTILLlNG.-It having been
reported to the revenue authorities that
moonshiners have been at work for
some time past in this county, Collector
+. L. Droylis and Mr.. r, l.. Prichard,
of Luray, and Mr. A. G: Shaver, OF
Maurertown, Shenandoah county, ar
rived here on Tuesday last, secured Q
team at one of the iiveries. proceeded
to the house of Mr.. Richard Grove,
near Rock Enon Springs, and seized
two stills, about one hundred and fifty
gallons of apple brandy and some other
equipments belonging to the outfit. The
stills, we understand, have been de-
stroyed.- Winchester NewS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

dashed To A SPILE.-This morning
about two o'clock, rs the steamer Ar
rowsmith was making landing al
Colonial Beach, one of the policemen of
that town fell into the briny waters Of
the Potomac and his cries for help
brought assistance in the way of a rope,
thrown by friendly hand, which was
eagerly grasped by the drowning man.
who was instructed To LASH il about his
body. He had drifted by the aid of the
rane 10 one of the spiles of the wharf
and in fastening the rope around him,
he included the spite, and when he
gave the signal that oil was ready the
bysyanders tugged away At the rope to
raise The man TO the wharf, but all to
no avail. and after exhausting their en-
crgicS they discovered that they must
needs raise the spile rs well rs the man
before he could be rescued. This con-
dition being discovered n boat was pro
cured and christening him from the
spile he was soon restored to terra .ffmo.
lie was evidently taking no chances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Aug 3.-The stock market
this morning was no broader but more active
and stronger than yesterday. First prices
Were quite irregular as compared with those
of last evening, but the whole market quickly
developed strong tone, though the improve
ment made in the general list was slight. At
II o'clock the market was dull and fairly
steady, generally at & shade better than at
the opening.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 3.-virginia consols -;
do 10-40s :; do IS 733a74s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

HAVE been great sufferer from catarrh
for over ten years; had it very bad, could
hardly breathe. Some nights 1 could not
sleep and had to walk the floor. 1 purchased
Ely's 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
ali Others for catarrh and it is worth its
weight in gold. | thank God have found Il
remedy can use with safety and that does
all that is claimed for it. 1t is curing my
deafness.-B. W. Sperry, Hartford Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
DRY GOODS.

TIL + HOT WEATHER
Makes a continued demand for summer IA
brics, and we are endeayoring to keep up
with the demand by additions to summer
stock
Another choice lot Of Irish Lawns the most
popular fabric Of the season.
New and desirable l2c Ginghams.
A choice lot Of cheap Challis.
All numbers in India Linens, Persian
Lawns, &c.
New Swiss Embroideries, desirable Valen-
cia Laces, White Point d'Island and Point
de Gene Laces.
To close out we offer the entire line Of
75c, $780, LIS and l.5O Outing Shirts at
the uniform price of 75c EACH
A large lot Of Sun Umbrellas, mostly silk,
at about soc on the dollar Of value.
New Storm Serges, new bleached Surahs
Trunks, Bags, Telescopes and Valises for the
summer tourists.
Our bargain sale of Carpets still on. When
we advertise a bargain it is likely to be one
Of real merit, and despite the hot weather we
have made large mroads in the carpets ad-
vertised We will continue the sale at sacri-
flee prices all during the month of August
IF you can find carpet that strikes your eve
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.
TACKE17E&MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
1t Should be in Every House.

J. b. Wilson. 371 Clay street Sharpsburg,
Pa, says he will not be without DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and
Colds, that it has cured his wife who was
threatened with Pneumonia after an attack
of La Grippe" when various other remedies
and several physicians had done her no good.
Robert Barber of Cooksport, Pa, claims DIR.
Kings New Discovery has done him more
good than anything he ever used for Lung
Trouble. Nothing lillcit. Try it. Free bot
ties at c. G. Lemons Drug Store, 6O4 King
street. Large bottles soc and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

A lazy wag being asked what was
the height of his ambition, replied
80 marry rich widow with a bad
cough ''Then you would get left
every time" said his friend, ''if that
widow used Stonebraker's Cough Syr-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

Flour is steady and without material
changes, the demand ID still for oii-Whcat
family brands, or half new and old, but all
new is now being offered Wheat is firner
for choice milling samples at from 10 to
70 for fUltz and mixed, prime finty longbcrry
would bring cent or SO more, but is rarely
offered, but damaged and fair Whcats are not
wanted and hard to sell at 6Oa73 as to condi-
ton. Corn is weak and lower at 81 TO 60.
Rye GO to Go. Oats 3S to 40. Eggs Ia.
Butter 10 to 20. Potatoes Onions and other
produce are easy and in good supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

FRArEENAL vIsr.-Falls Church
Lodge No. IL, /. o. o. F., will pay a
special visit to Potomac Lodge, No. IS,
this city, on next Friday night, at which
time reunion Of the two lodges will
take place. 4 committee Of Potomac
Lodge will provide socia! entertain
ment for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

According to a computation recently
published in financial journal, the
percentage Of net dividends returned to
the stockholders Of street railways in
the United States is three times as great
as that of steam railways.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET Aug. =
At Union stock yards-Some 14O cattle were
offered and sold rs follows: Best 4a4ic, good
3ia3ac, medium 3a3ic, common 2a22c per lb.
Some 7S4 Sheep and Lambs were on the mar
kct. with sales rs follows: Sheep 3a4c and
spring lambs 41a5lc per ID. A few extra
brought &c. Cows and calves sold from 500
to $40 EACH State of market fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

Ex-senator William Malone, accom-
panied by his son Butler, arrived in Pc
tersburg Monday night, and it is cur
rently rumored there that he has de
cided TO enter the race for Congressman
from that district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
!; Little Pleasant Rivalry with a Solid
SuDstratIIm.

SubstratIIm.
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 March and the first of Sep
telnbcr 1899, 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 to third largest. This
simply illustrates our anxiety to have every
lady and child in Alexandria walk in Alexan-
d.ia made shoes. We will see that the ladies
need never blush 10 say that their shoes are
home made, and if economy is wealth, we
venture nothing in guaranteeing you wealth,
as wcarers OF our shoes.
fcb22 co TIE PoToMAc SHOE COMFY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aug. Cat
tle-markct steady; native steers S4.25a4.60
others SO 25a4 40 feeders 325a370, cows
50 25a3 Is per 100 lbs Hogs-market steady;
rough and common S5.25a5.5O, mixed and
packers S5.60a5.75, prime heavy and butch
hers weights sS5.S0a5.95 and light $5.25a
5.S5 per 100 lbs. Sheep-market steady !;
natives $3.5Oa5.75, Westerns S1.20, Texans
S435a4.65 per 100 lbs. Lambs $:'a7 per
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

Don't make up your mind to die be-
cause you have Il cough: Invest .
cents in bottle of Stonebraker's Cough
Syrup. You will not miss the % cents,
but you'll soon miss the cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

V1oR RENT-NEw BRICK HOUSE. No.
e 1O1 Patrick street; seven rooms all pri-
yate haiti room; HOT and cold water, and all
modern conveniences; large yard. $50 per
month. Apply TO D. N. RUST, 122 S. Wash
ington street. aueo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

Many Persons orc broken
down from cvo.work or household cares.
Browns Iron BitterS Rcbuilds the
system aids digestion, removes excess of bile.
end cures malaria. Get the genuine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

DEATH OF 4 FORMER ALEXANDRIA,.
Mr.. John w. Webster, formerly of this
city, died at his home at Broad Creek,
Prince Georges county, Md, yester-
day morning. Mr.. Webster learned
his trade in the cabinet factory of the
late James Green, of this city, but some
years before the war removed to Prince
Georges county, Nd, of which county
he was sheriff for number of years.
During the war he was soldier in the
Confederate army. His funeral will
take place tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock from Broad Creek church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

BALTIMORE. Aug. 3-Flour steady.
Wheat unsettled, closing easy; No. > red spot
S22aS25; Aug S2iaS2s Sept S2saS2i; Oct
S34aS3s steamer No 2 red 76a11 Southern
firmer; fultz S0aS3; longberry SLASH. Corn
nominal mixed spot and Aug 30; Sept 81;
steamer mixed 90 Southern easy; white BOA
81 yellow steady at 55a56i. Oats firmer;
No , white Western 3S!a39; No mixed do
50 asked. Rye dull; No 71ia72. Hay
firm; good to choice timothy SID 50a$15 80.
Provisions steady
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
DIED.

At 80 last night JAMES H., infant son of
George II. and Maggie r. King The funeral
will take place from his parents residence,
1875 Prince street, this wednesday, evening
OF $50 o'clock. Friends OF the family ere
invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
L STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SPRING
LAKE PARK COMPANY will be held on
WEDNESDAY, Augusta 1892 at - o'clock,
at No. 400 Prince street. Alexandria, Va. A
full attendance is desired, as the election of
directors and such business as properly comes
before stockholders meeting nil he consid-
cred.
u. DECKER, Secretary and Tt lsurer.
Alexandria Va, July 8, 1892.
The above meeting is adjourned until ERR
DAY, September 3 1902 samo ,,sar and
place.
j. j. DECKER, Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria, Va August 3, 1892.
aug3 1awtd
ssSARsAPARILLINE,n for the blood,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

CHICAGO, Aug 3, 11:25 a. m.-Wheat-
Sept 1885, Dec S05. Corn-Sept 49sa49t !;
May 504 Oats-Aug 32l Sept 32i. Pork
Sept So 30a12 32t. Lard-Sept 81 45.
Short ribs-Sept 81 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

The Alexandria Steam Bakery has
commenced the manufacture of pics.
which are said TO be far superior to
those made in Washington and sent to
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
FOR YOUR ESPECIAL OBSERVANCE.

For the convenience Of our patrons we will
mark initials Oh trunks free of charge.
A strap given with every trunk.
We will also repair your last seasons trunk
or valise at a moderate cost. Trunks sent for
and delivered.
We will engrave your name OH copper
plate and Atty cards for SEC.
We will cngravc one, two, or three initials
in red, blue, green, yellow, brown, gray, or
black on 100 sheets of paperand give you 100
envelopes for 81.
Our Department OF Summer Reading con-
taias literature to suit any mind. Don't Elil
to visit it before leaving for your vacation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

WEATHER PRoBABLITIEs.-For this
section fair, slightly warmer, south
westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

New YORK, Aug 3.-Flour-steady and
fair demand. Wheat-highcr and fairly ac-
tive. Corn-quict and firmcr. Pork-steady
and dull at SD 80 to S13 so. Lard-quict
aud higher at 81 72i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

PoLIcE REPoRT-Last night was
clear and mild. There were seven pris-
oners and one ledger at the station
Tie following cases were disposed of
at the Mayors office to-day.
Ten colored youths, for playing crap
near The brewery, were fined - each
or given Is days.
A resident Of the Third ward, for an
assault on King street saloon keeper,
had his case continued.
Three colored boys, for stealing q
brass kettle, were discharged after be-
ing punished by their parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

IIERE is list comprising thugs that will
contribute greatly to your summers pleasure
and enjoyment:
Hammocks, Lawn Tennis Baseball,
Croquet. Plastic Pillows, Embroidery
Matsrials, Bathing Suits. Bathing
Caps, Tourists Cups Tourists Flasks,
Gossamers, Mackintoshcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
For Comfort and Pleasure.
Trunks and Bags ofevcry kind-size
and style-need one? For ladies or
gentlemen Twenty-Five styles.
65c to 1915.

HERE is list embracing some things cs-
sential to your comfort, such as you can't well
get along without, and will have use for every
day:
Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes, Tooth
Brushes Clothes Brushes Flesh
Brushes Shoe Brushes, Dressing
Combs, Soaps, Toilet Waters, Tooth
Powders, Stationery, Umbrellas, Curl
ing Irons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

NLOTHING SALES AGENT WANTED
" for Alexandria and vicinity-unprecc-
denied opportunity 10 man OF pluck and
push. Commissions yield $1,000 income to
the right man in the right place.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
aug2 st Philadelphia 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03

roRMERY WITH l. srAnLER K CO
7 4. D1ENELT & CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-03
DRY GOODS.
v oolVard & Lothrop D.
10Th, 1lth and F Sts,, N. W.
Closed this and other evenings at 5 satur-
days ct /.
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

A manufacturers surplus stock of
Gowns, Skirts, &c. Choice for
Soc.
Less than the material alone would
cost in many instances.
Center Tables.
Second floor, 10th-st. building.)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-10-12
Mcstcrn Prorincinllsm..

That Is both n humorous and suggest-
I've article which L. W. Howe, OF the
Atchison Globe, writes in The Forum.
He says frankly that ho believes in
dustry, economy aud good conduct will
bring better rewards In a western town
than In any other communities on tho
globe. At tho same timc II seems
impossible for the inhabitants Of tho
young western towns 20 realize tho vital
Importance Of honesty, simplicity and
order. They arc all on tho boom. Il Is
tho boom business that hurts things
throughout tho whole west. Mr.. Howe
says, 81 am an advocate Of getting rid
OF boom values in mon as well us in
towns"
lie finds, too, that "a promise will
bring more in tho western market than
in any other market in tho world.T
The great need % western country
towns rs manufac.orics. Tho people
Themselves could establish these II they
would, but of,entimos they do not, but
merely sit still and clamor FOR eastern
capital" Tho particular insanity Of
western towns Is going into debt and
voting bonds that posterity will have to
pay FOR. "Tho county in which 1.-Two
has paid moro interest than it over voted
bonds, and tho debt Is still unpaid
Mr.. Howe is of the opinion, however,
that tho real opportunities for money
making In the west arc better now than
they ever were before.
Western social lifo Is injured by nm
impression that people ought TO quit
"society" as soon MS they arc married.
"Westorn society Is made up OF young
people who arc always moro or less UNI
interesting except from tho standpoint
of good looks." Further, tho unro-
strained liberty allowed between en-.
gagged couples and young people of the
opposite sexes Is dangerous and demon
alizing. "Our parlors arc too ofton
loaiing places for mon who uso all their
arts against the bost interests OF women
and society"
Another popularity of western life is
that nobody expects to live all his life in
the locality in which he is at present,
In Mr.. Howo's town tho citizens threaten
TO move to u larger place near by, where
they think thoy win bo'better npprcci.
ntsl. In that town tho people threaten
10 move to Chicago, aud in Chicago thcy
threaten 30 20 TO New York. III seem
somehow to forget that "mal;ing money
IA matter of industry and saving, sol.
dom Of location"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-10-12

II YOU want 20 write n Newspaper lot
tor about tho progress Of agriculture In
the United States do not begin Il, at Is
said that hc who makes two blades Of
grass grow whoro one grew before is the
benefaotor OF the human race" That
old chestnut was worn out about the
tino Of the American Revolution. 1t
never was mach OF n saying anyhow.
II you want 10 report horse race, do
not begin by quoting that Bible passage
about tho strength Of q warhorso'a
nostrils being terrible, Everybody
knows II now. Neither begin by saying
that tho horse was known in Bible times
and from tho most ancient period Of
history. Nobody cares fig whether he
was known or not, or when no did or
did not begin to DO talked about. Do
not commence either TO give us any OF
those old sag anecdotes about the Ara-
bans Iovo for his horse. We don't want
10 hear them.
a distinguished gentleman lately
wrote a magazine paper on tho present
status Of higher education in tho sgnih.
Those who laborcd through tho pal rs to
find out what higher education in tho
south was like at present found that
Fix or eight pages OF the thing were
taken up with describing education in
tho south before tho war. Who but an
antiquary cares brass pin about what
education in the south or north was like
before the war; Tho living present l.
what we want now in everything. Only
where the past will serve us Of today
oither "a anawful warning or us a good
example have wo time TO read anything
about It,
And whatever you have 10 write about
don't lug in anything about tho silycry
moonlight shimmering upon tho waters
or tho green fields, or tho ruins of an
old cheese factory. We had enough oil
that a century ago, Never talk of golden
sunlight, or lcecy clouds piled high, oil
the voice of tho murmuring wind
among tho lesfy trees We've hat
enough Of that too. Don't begin will
any haclsnoyed quotation to launch your
self oil with under any circumstance
You will so Off anyhow. Plunge direct
ly into your theme, the more abrupt,
tho better. Say at once that No, 2 70,
wheat Is eighty cents bushel and theI
quit.