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

At Fort Washington, September 9th, at
Loo O'Clock a. H., SAMUEL w. SUTTON,
aged IS years.
Sleep on, dear husband, thy work is done;
Thy mortal pang is past.
Jesus has come and borne thee home
Beyond the stormy blast
Dear wife, shed no tear for ME,
For far beyond the tomb
There is n land of paradise
Where | shall ever bloom.
Funeral from his late residence 200 King
street, Sunday at 3 p. IN. Friends invited to
attend.-L Washington and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

in position and it is said that steam will
be gotten up on Sunday. As hereto
fore stated work all along the line of
the road, between this city and Mount
Vernon, is being pushed as rapidly as
p sSible and much of the track has al
ready been laid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

DEATH OF a FORMER ALEXANDRIAN
Mr.. Seabury Denison Smith, ofthe firm
OF Coover & Smith, commission mer-
chants in Baltimore, died yesterday at
his residence in that city. Mr.. Smith
had been sick several months. He was
81 years old, was born in this city. and
was the son of the late Thomas William
Smith. He had lived in Baltimore over
20 years. During the war he served III
the Confederacy. His remains will be
brought to this city tomorrow for in
terment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

CORPORATION CoURT.-As is usual
no term of the Corporation Court was
held during August, but the September
term of that court will begin on Mon
day next This is a chancery term and
no important cases are set for trial.
City Treasury Harlow, who has been
appointed the commissioner to dis
tribute the direct land tax money will
qualify, and as no objection has been
made it is thought that the sale of the
property of the Virginia Iron Shipbuild-
ing Co. to Mr.. G. L. Sheriff, of Wash
ington, will be confirmed at this tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

CONTRACTS FOR FUEL.-Contracts
for supplying fuel for the public schools
were awarded rs follows: To j. r.
Zimmerman, for white ash nut coal
$40; stove, $3.50; Cumberland 1920.
TO Il. f. Grover for sawed and split
pine wood, $4.S5 per cord. The fuel is
to be delivered and stored at these
prices. The above were the only bids
rprpivad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

CONTRACT THROWN UP.-Messrs.
Breen & Feeley, contractors for paving
Lee street, between Queen and Princess,
have thrown up that contract on ac-
count, as they say, of a disagreement
with Mr.. j. ". Brown, who is employ
ed by City Engineer Graves to inspect
the work. The engineer says the
trouble with the contractors is that they
are being held up TO the contract by the
Inspector The matter will be looked
into by the committee on streets to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

INsPECTIoN.-The Alexandria Light
Infantry and the Third Regiment Drum
Corps were last night inspected by Col.
10. Lane Stern. Both organizations
made very good appearance, the drill
ing of the Light Infantry showing that
the company is rapidly regaining its
position as the 'crack" military com
pany of the State. There was a large
crowd present to witness the inspection.
including many ladies, and all seemed
we'll pleased with the splendid showing
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
MONDAY.
Dc 3d day OF Oetober. 1s02,

the Sd day OF October lSJZ,
MI the following described real estate, situate
ii Alexandria county, Va:
A LOT OF LAND, being part of lot No. =
in the division of Col. Minors estate, assigned
10 Lewis Mckenzie and is part of the 4 lilo
acre tract sold by said Mckenzie to Samuel
Smith. bonded as follows: Beginning at A,
on the southeast side of the new road leading
t. the new iron bridge and to Georgetown,
being the northeastern corner of said lilo
acre lot. and AZ the intersection of the west
ern side of an outlet road, one pole wide with
the said new road, and 26 links S. 4So W.
from a stake and stone in the line between
the lots numbered l and , in said division
thence s. 26io e. 6.91 chains TO B, the south
eastern corner of said 1 40 acre lot; thence
$. 500 6 W. with said lot $50 chains to c, a
stone in the southwestern line of said lot
thence across said lot II. 90 % W. SOB
chains to d, a stone on the southeastern side
of said new road; thence with said road n.
4S0 c. $40 to the beginning, containing two
acres, more or less.
Terms of Sale: 0ne-half cash on day of sale,
and the residue in two equal annual install
ments the credit instalments 70 bear interest
from the day OF sale at the rate of six per
cent per annum the purchaser giving his
notes. with good personal security, and the
title to be retained until the purchase money
is fully paid. sAM'L &. BRENT,
Surviving Commissioner Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

THE ELECTRIC RAILwAY.-Mr. John
A. Milstead has been appointed an as
sistant superintendent of the electric
railway and will have charge of all the
machinery at the power hause. Most
of the machinery there has been placed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

VA USLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.
One lot of Ladies' Muslin Gowns. neck
with wide collar Of embroidery. Reduced to
10 cents.
one lot of Childron's Checked Muslin
Aprons, lace around neck and armholes-
wide ties. Reduced from 50cto 25c.
Second floor, 10th-st. buildins.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section fair, except probable light show
erS i'll western portions of Virginia,
slightly warmer, winds becoming east
10 -Juth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
Half Rates to Richmond on the DC.
casion ofthe Virginia Agricultural
and Industrial Fair

The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell round
trip tickets from Washington and Alexandria
10 Richmond and return at the rate of one
fare SO .50) plus 80 cents for admission to the
fair Tickets to be sold from September 18th
to 1 18th, good to return until September 10Th,
inclusive This is the second fair given by
the colored people of Virginia, and very in
terestiug programme has been prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

RICHMOND MARKET, Sept S.-Tle market
continues dull and heavy and prices ere about
the same as those last week. We quote
Flour 81 50a5 % for fine TO patent family
brands; Wheat 70a7s; Corn 56a5S; Rye Goa
20; Oats 3oa3S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

There is no change in prices for Flour, the
markets are quiet receipts good and sales
mainly confined to the the best grades. Wheat
is somewhat irmer and choice samples are in
better demand, but no one seems to want
damaged and common Wheats even at tempt
ing low figures, as they are hard to get rid of
to any advantage; sales IS to 73 for fair to
good milling. 60 to 68 for other sorts, no
longbcrry was sold to-day. Corn SO to IS.
Rye 81 to 80. Oats 81 to 80. BITTER, Eggs,
Potatoes, Onions and produce Of all kinds are
active and scarce. Millfecd, Hay and Straw
are steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

dull and heavy. We quote: Flour 50 50a
) 90 for fine to patent roller: Wheat G5a15
Corn 50a54 Rye 55a6U; Oats 333a3S Butter
1Sa20 Eggs 15a16.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

BALTIMORE. Sept 9-Flour quiet. steady
and unchanged. Wheat dull; spot 745a15
the month 742 bid Oct 76a764 Dec 79ia
799; steamer No 2 red 20 hid; Southern
steady; fultz 7oa77 longberry 72a17: Corn
dull; mixed spot 53!a54; the month 53!a
53g; Oct 53la53A year 521 asked; Southern
steady; white 56a5S; yellow 57a5S. Oats
quiet; No white Western 3Sla39:; No
mixed do 361a371. Rye quiet; No 634a64.
Hay firm; good to choice timothy Sal 90
;LS15 90. Provisions steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:44 sun sets
CLIO High water 9;56 a. IN. aud 1926
D. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
line OF
CARP II e 7 =

we have ever offered, embracing all styles Of
Extra Super and Ingrains from the best re-
liable Cotton Carpets, suitable forbed rooms
&c:, to the most choice products in alI-wooI
of the Hartford and Lowell looms also choice
lines Of Tapestry, Body Brussels, Noquettes
Smyrna Rugs, Art Squares, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

CHICAGO, Sept. o, 1910 a. m.-wheat-
Dee S7i May Sig. Corn-0ct 4Saa4st May
51s. Oats-Oct 81; May at, Pork-Oct
$40 20; Jan So 12i. Lard-0ct 81 40 T;
Jan So aai. Short ribs-Oct 81 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

New YORK, Sept. 9.-Flour quiet and
weak. Wheat steady and dull. Corn dull and
lower. Pork quiet and firm at Sil 90 to
S12 %. Lard quiet and firm at s. 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

ART NEEDLEwoRK DEPARTMENT.
/ Hand-cmbroidercd Linen Scarf and /
Linen Pin Cushion Cover Reduced from 81
to $3.50 the set.
Hand-embroidcrcd Linen Center Piece.
Reduced from So to 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

DoYs' DEPARTMENT.
kilt Suits. Reduced from 81 to S1.9S.
4 Kilt Suits. Reduced from So and So to
$3.50
I Heavy Winter Storm listers. Were
marked down late in the season. Absolutely
all wool. Very long. Sizes Z, S, and II.
Reduced from $10and SD to 1913.
Third floor, 10th-st building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
MEMS DEPARTMENT.

Extra Fine Negligc Shirts Madras. Size
III. Reduced from $3.50 TO 81 each.
= pairs Drawers, gauze. Size 81. Reduced
from soc to Soc "a pair,
First floor first annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

SUGAR AID COFFEE MARKET, Sept. 8
Refined Sugars have been steady and in strong
demand and prices advanced at the close OF
the day The quotations are rs follows :;
Standard powdered > I-16c; cubes D ZIG {;
cut loaf % ; graduated > 5-16; fine Hanu-
lated > 5-16; confectioners' A D 3-16; Dia-
mond 4 D 5-16; Columbia A > 1-16 cents
per lb.
CoFFEE-i fair spot trade was reported
during the week. The market closed iirTncr
az &c per pound for fair Rio and 1i?al5c
per pound for No. Z grade.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Sept. s.
Prices Of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol
lows:
ST % i G2l
Generally rated first quality! p a on
Medium or good fair quality 10 o.
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen and
Cows. ..-........................S2 CO 81
OF the Cattle received 2llS came from Viz
ginia
Trade has been slow this week and price
were of from the beginning. Tops were con-
sidercd generally &c lower, and other grades
20 to Doc per 100 lbs.
Mich Cows.-Thcrc is light run and Il
fairly good demand. Fair S2Oa3G, and fair
to good S30a45 per head.
Veal Calves-Thcrc is fair run at i'm
proved prices at 3a6c per head
Sheep and Tambs.-Therc is fair to good
trade reported for both sheep and Lambs.
Sheep sold at 3a4!c with extra ut -iic, and
lambs at Lace per h gross. Stock sheep are
plentiful and not wanted. such common
stock" rs it is called good stock sheep will
sell at 81 .50a3 per head. but trade is dull on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

hereby certify that Samuel G. Brent sur
yiying commissioner OF sale in the chancery
cause of Robert Miles VS.. &. d. McdfUrd, has
given bond, as required by the decree Of sale
in this city. o
sep9 w4w b. ID. YOUNG, CLERK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

Cloak DEPARTMENT.
8 Light Tan Blazer Jackets Size SO and
SO. Reduced from 81 TO $3.50.
1 Black Flannel Jacket. Size 80. Reduced
from So TO 1913.
/ Black Mohair Ulster Size 81 Reduced
from IS TO $3.50.
Third floor, 11th-st building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
SrIr DEPARTMENT.

Slight Striped Pink Wrappers robe front
and tight back Sizes 40, IL, and Al Re-
duced to 81 each.
. Plain Pink Scotch Zephyr Shirt Waists
Size A. Reduced from S1.75 to roc.
Third floor, 11th-st building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

From 1861 to 65, both the federal and
confederate armies used Stonebr&ker's
Horse and Cattle Powders, and every
package still carries the Endorsement OF
the Z. S. government upon the wrap
per. Price. % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Sept S-There
|. little doing in the market and prices arc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

There has been quiet wee!, in both none
TRY and commercial affairs, though the mer-
Giants report a fair weeks trade. The
cholera scare and the prize fight have been as
much thought about and talked about as bust
ness. In this city there is no change to note
in the rates OF money. In New York ycster-
day money on call was easy, ranging from .
70 4. last loan at 4, and closing offered at l.
Primo mercantile paper Has. In Baltimore
money was offered at AZ, bat none heard of at
4. Rate 4a5. Virginia new IS closed at
~ asked. Local shares are quiet. We
quote: Va. Mid, I'd 102a104; Va. Mid. 9TH
gu; Va & Tenn 5s 100 Cape Fear and
Yad. Val. A Oh; Cape Fear and Yad. Val.
B95.
NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-The stock market
was almost devoid of life this morning during
most of the hour. Prices were generally
slightly lower than those of last evening. A
slightly better temper marked the late deal
ings. and at / o'clock the market was dull
and steady to firm, generally at Insignificant
changes from first prices.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 9.-Virginia consols i;
do 1o-4os 37a4o : do IS 74a743.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

ANOTHER MARK-DoWN IN PICTURES
Water Colors, Pastels. and Etchings framed
in white and gold and white and silver Re
duccd from $3, $3.50 1919, and $l.25 20
S1.95.
> Large Pastels. wlitcani gold frames. Re
duced from 500 and $3.50 10 SL95.
Fourth floor, 11th-st. buildmg)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
DRY GOODS.


CLOSING OUT
Summer Stock
ATLESS THANC0ST.
Preparatory to re-
ceiving our fall goods
and in order to dispose
of the remainder Of our
summer stock, we have
reduced prices to less
than cost.
All our l29c Cling
ham reduced to Toe.
All our lOc Cling
ham reduced to Sc.
All our Pineapple
Tissues, Pongees, and
Drap de Cheyalines,
that were l231c, re-
duced to l0c.
We have a few more
Of the coIored French
Mulls, in stripes and
plaids. They were
l211c;; now l0c; orig
inal value 25c.
twenty-five per ct.
off on marked price Of
all summer goods, such
asBedfordCords,C hey-
eron Serges, etc.
Atwood Challis re-
duced to l5c.
Plaids, Muslins, In
dia Lawns, Nainsooks,
Sateens, Laces, Ham
burg and Swiss Edges
reduced in same pro
portion.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
DRY GOODS.
NEW FALL STOCK.
Dur BUYER is now in New York market and

Our buyer is now in New York market and
we are daily receiving new and desirable fall
goods in all departments. Next week we
will be prepared to show the handsomest
line of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household carC5.
Browns Iron Bitters Rebuilds the
system, aids digestion, removes excess OF bile.
end cures malaria. Got the genuine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
WHISKY

is a standard, high grade kentucky Whisky
which reaches us direct from Kentucky, and
whose purity we can conscientiously guaran-
tee 10 those seeking stimulant for medicinal
use Respectfully,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
BY O'Ncal Il Lunt, Auctioneers.
NOMMISSIONE R'S SALE

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Alexandria county Va, entered in the chan
Gerry cause Of Robt Miles VS.. G. d. Medford. l
will. as surviving commissioner appointed for
the purpose, expose for sale to the highest
bidder, in front of the County Court House.
on Columbus street, in the city of Alexandra,
Va at ! > O'clock N. ON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

CoFFEE.-.t fair spot trade was reported
during the week. The market closed iirmer
az / &c per pound for fair Rio and 1l!al5c
per pound for No. I grade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
wholesale Prices in Alexandria.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 9.-virginia consols :
do 1o-4Os 37a40 do IS 74a743.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09
Don't Take Poison!

Cheap Whiskics are mild form of poison
Consumers are warned against their use.
I.W. uARPER'S NELSON COUNTY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-09-09

CARR & swETNAM,
Alexandria, Va.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-21
Five New Words.

The following new words with their
meanings have been coined by the New
York Herald:
Typine-A typewriting machine. The
accent falls upon the last syllable
type-een.
Typer-A male operator on the typine
Typess-A female operator ON the ty-
pine.
To Type-To write on the typine.
Typoscript-Typewritten, or typewrit-
ten manuscript.
1t may aid the memory to state that
the first word, ''typine," is formed by
taking the first and last syllables of the
expression, ''typewriting machine" and
that it means the same as the complete
expression. Also that the last one,
"typoscript," is formed by taking the
first one and the last two syllables of the
expression, typewriter manuscript" !"
and changing, for the sake of euphony,
the "u" of the second syllable into an 60"
There is vacancy In the English vo-
cabulary which these words fill. The
typewriting industry has sprung up
within a comparatively short time, but
no words have come into general use to
meet the requirements of the new situa-
ton. A general movement would quickly
establish them.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-21
Highest of all in Leavenng PowerLatest u Govt Report
RH.a!:'.:!! g! Rssiss RsM':s1
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PURE

a New Foe to Pest of the Orchard.
Mr.. Albert Koebele, who is in Aus
tralia collecting beneficial insects, has
sent to the state board of horticulture of
California a new ladybird that preys on
the cottony cushion scale. 1t was through
the instrumentality of Mr.. Koebele that
the Vedalia cardinals was introduced
into California and accomplished work
which was without precedent in the an
nails of economic entomology.
This new ladybird is called Novius
Kebelei, and is slightly smaller than
Vedalia, the mature beetle averaging
about one-eighth of an inch in length.
Only three specimens were received,
and these were placed in small jar in
tested with the scale. One of the in
sects died, but two of them changed to
the chrysalis state and in few days
perfect beetles emerged, which were
fortunately male and female. Three
days later the female deposited eggs
which hatched in five days. The young
larvae were carefully reared, and, after
passing through three nolts, changed
into the pupa state, and fifty-five per-
feet beetles were secured in just thirty
one days from the eggs.
When liberated on trees they will no
doubt pass through their transforms
ton in much less time, SO that there will
be thousands of beetles for distribution
very soon. IL is to be hoped that they
will be as efficient as the ladybirds OF
Mr.. Koebele's original Importation
Garden and Forest.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-21
THREATENED BY A MOB.

A Serious Labor Riot Impending in sgd
ney, N. 8. W.
SYDNEY, N. s. W., Sept. 20.-A crowd
numbering 5000 persons today sent a
deputatiun to Sir G. R. Dibbs, prime
minister and colonial secretary of New
South Wales, to demand the release of
the labor agitators who were arrested
in connection with the strike at IL 9
Broken Hill mine. The prime min
lister refused to see the depntation
until tomorrow morning. When the
crowd was informed OF this, they were
highly incensed, and under the leader
ship OF the more turbulent members,
they rushed to the house of parliament
and tried to effect an entrance. They
would have been successful had they
not been repulsed by armed police.
Most intense excitement prevailed
throughout the city, and the
rioters are continually gaining fresh
accessions to their body from the law
lees element. Many threats of violence
were made, and it is thought highly
probable that the mob will attempt to
release the prisoners from the Jail in
which they are confined. Orders have
been issued to hold the military in read
iness for any service they may be called
upon to perform. Late this evening it
looked as though an outbreak might be
precipitated at any moment.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-21
Faults in S,s1A--~. --N.~4 Ii

An optin,st by nature have always
clulS to the idea that tie filings at sum-
mer hotel life have been in large meas
urc an unkind and untrue attempt to
be facetious ON the part Of the would be
cynical. give in. do it with regret,
but after q tour of some Of the leading
hotels at the resorts the resulting
panorama is one part recreation to nine
parts jealousy and all the evils that
fight under that flag. "Willy nilly," q
feminine friend had told me, .sa woman
at q summer hotel must fall in at dress
parade to escape being the cynosure of
all sorts of critical and disappearing
.glances and comments. Once she does
it she is lost the real virtues of coun-
try or shore or mountain life. White
kid shoes don't go with tralnps, nor
corsets with mountain clambering, nor
fne frocks with relaxation of any sort,
while being thrown into contact, init
mate or distant, with all sorts of people
is harassing, say what you will"
thought Of it the other day when at
one of the leading hotels saw an other
W4oO AlOl Alebi y yOddS WOAuoA1 DOAu ONOA q
piece of "fancy" work, in the face and
eyes of glorious beach, and got up
in rig that showed off 19-inch waist
measure and ended in white silk stock
ings and white shoes Of undressed kid.
A few steps away group of older
women were playing whist and wonder
ing who the new arrival was, and as !
departed overheard woman of full
forty, to be polite, arrayed in virgin
white from head to foot, showing up
her sallow complexion under the glare
of sunlight in great shape, asking the
clerk, Saint my son gut back frum
bathin YETI" and saying to her compan-
ion: "My Lord, jew ever see such a dull
place? I declare I dunno's want to
stay here all summer. They say thet
over at tn - there's something goil
on all the time - Boston Globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-21
Electricity in Fran ce,

Is electricity dutiable? Can it be stolen?
In France it was moot point until a
short time ago whether an electricity
supply company was societe civile or
a societe commerciale, matter of no
little Importance to investors, who in
the latter case would only be liable for
the amount of their shares. A societe
commerciale, it appears, is one which
has for its principal object ''the accom-
plishment of acts of commerce." such
as buying raw material and reselling it
at profit, manufactured or in its nat
ural state.
The Edison company, Of st. Etienne
summoned before the tribunal of com
merce of that town by one Of its Gus
toners, declined to submit to the iuris-
diction of the court on the ground that
the supply Of electricity from central
station did not constitute commercial
act; "the company only sold product
which it gathered from nature and
which was a res nullius." The tribune
of commerce nevertheless declared it.
self competent to try the case, and on
appeal its decision was upheld, SO that
in France, at any rate, electricity when
supplied from central station must be
deemed manufactured article -Elec-
tricitv