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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

Lone MAY IT SHINE.-For the last
two nights the gas lamp in front of the
First Presbyterian Church, on south
Fairfax street, has been lighted, and it
has proved great benefit to all living
in that locality. As it is known, rows
of trees stretch on both sides OF the
street on that square, and after passing
the electric light on the corner just
north of the church almost pitch dark
ness has heretofore been encountered
until the pedestrian emerged at Wolfe
street. Those whose business or pleas
ure bring them on this square after
night joyfully welcome the friendly
beacon, and hope for its continuance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

The reason why the sales of DR.,
Bulls Cough Syrup continually in
crease and its popularity extends, is to
be found in the fact that its Oldest
friends are the most appreciative of
its excellence. They stick to the old,
reliable remedy because they have Of
ten times experienced its worth in the
cure of cough, cold, and inflammation of
the bronchia and lungs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

WATER FOR Fort MYER.-The
army appropriation BILL which passed
the House of Representatives yester-
day, contains provision that Will set
tie the question of water supply for
Fort Myer, in this county 1t is pro-
yided that water shall be obtained
from the Washington aqueduct main.
The water supply at the fort has here
tofore been deficient, and much of the
disease at the post has been attributed
to the unhealthy character ofthe water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

PERSONALLY. NJ. w. O'Brien. who
went to New York with Mr.. J. 5. i.
Thompson, who is there under spe-
cal medical treatment, has returned.
He says the trouble with which Mr.. T.
has been suffering for some time past
was found to be an internal abcess,
which has been removed, and that the
chances of his early and complete res
toration to health are excellent.
Mr.. A. II. Agnew, who has been liv-
inc in Florida for some time past, has
returned to his home in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

New LoooMoTIvEs.-Four new loco
motives from the Baldwin works, in
Philadelphia, will arrive here in a week
or two for the Virginia Midland Rail
road. These engines will be OF the
most powerful type; they will be ten
wheelers, with 20-inch cylinders, and
the height of the driving wheels will
be 81 feet. These locomotives will be
used for the passenger service of the
rood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear until about o'clock, when il be-
came cloudy. There we're three pris-
oners and five dodgers at the station
house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
Edward Fowler, drunk in the street,
was discharged.
Averiet Roberts, disorderiy conduct,
was fined s..
Joseph Priest, colored, drunk in the
street, was fined $3.50.
A warrant was sworn out by }. Cot
tie against Il colOred maI named John
II. Dawson, charged with obtaining
goods under false pretenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

LICENSES COLLECTED Since the frs
day of June Mayor Struss has collected
from licenses the sum of $S,02G.93.
There is now bat S545 due the city from
this source outstanding, and before the
end Of the year, it is thought most of
this sum will have been collected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
FINE OYSTERS

FINE OYsTERs.-Mr. J. r. Stone re-
ceived to-day, and will have for sale at
his stand on the Strand tomorrow, ten
bushels of Tangier Sound oysters.
They are very fine and are the first oys-
tiers from Tangicr that have been re-
ceivcd here for long time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

A Commemorative statement made
in this column yesterday to the effect
that Clarence Johnson, colored. who
was charged with firing pistol shot
through Sefer Blouse's saloon, had been
sent on for court, was incorrect. John
son was held for further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

AppoINTMENT.-Mr. w. H. Price
was to-day appointed head !iailer at the
city Jail by City Sergeant Smith. Mr.
Price has been lineman for the electric
light for the past two months, and to
this position Mr.. Jno. McCuen has been
appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

Mr.. E. Thornton, 126 Holiday ST.,
Jersey City, n. j., i'll speaking zot
Salvation Oil, the great household
specific for sprains, burns, cuts, etc,
sums up his admiration for this valu
able remedy in few words by declar
lug it to be 'the standard remedy
L Kills all pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Dec 15-ln first sales at the
Stock Exchange this morning stocks were
generally lower. without any particular press
sure to sell The market after the opening
became weak and lower. The decline in
prices ranged from to ri per cent. 1t is
estimated that at least S2.oo0,00C gold will
90 forward Saturday while the exports next
week may reach 100000 At II o'clock
the market is steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
Good Cooking

Is one of the chief blessings of every
home. Toalways insure good custards,
buildings, sauces, ETC., use Gail Borden
Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Di-
rections on the label. Sold by your
grocer and druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

sors. A substantial enclosure has been
erected with gates running on overhead
wheels, and a gang of workmen are
pushing the work Of rearranging both
the interior and exterior of The build
ing. 1t will it is said, not be long be-
fore the whir OF machinery will be
again heard in its precincts with Il e
steam whistle calling to labor or dis
missing the operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

FuNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Mrs. Turner w. Ashby took place this
evening. The services were conducted
by Rev. H. Suter and the pall-bearers
were Messrs. K. Kemper, K. f. Knox,
A. T. Ramsay, ". E. Fendall, Donald
Mclean and DR.. NJ, ". O'Brien. The
interment was at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, She chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
BALTIMORE. Dec. j 5,-virginia consols 40;
do 10-.lOs -: do IS 73la735

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. December 10
The markets present nothing new to-day
-Four i, in very good demand and prices are
steady. Milling Whcats are still scarce, ana
notwithstanding the great increase of the i'm
mcnsc visible supply reported in the verdi at
large, shipping grades command full figures;
sqlcs Il to 10; other sorts 90 to 20, as to
condition Corn is easy at II to 30. Rye
% to 5S Oats 81 to 10 Pork is active at
to s Dressed Poultry is quiet. Eggs,
Butter, Potatoes aud all kinds of produce are
wanted. Hay is higher. Milllced and Cot
ton Seed Meal are firm Straw is dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

WEATHER PRoBABILrrIEs.-For this
section continued foggy, threatening weather,
probably without ram. light variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

NEW YORK. Dee 15.-Flour fair demand
and weak Wheat frmer and quiet. Corn
dull aud frmer Pork inactive and firm
a, $14 80 to $40 90. Lard quiet and steady
nj so 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

sun rises Tomorrow at 7:25 sun set
as. High water 5:l2 a. II. and
: 80 y. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

tHlcAao. Dee. f5.-11:35.- Wheat-Jau
~: May ~. Corn=-12!a42s: May 47sa
AZ. May 35Ia334. Pork Jan 81 50:
May SO 10. Lard-.Ian 50 so: Nay
80 60 Ribs-,Jan s. 30: May IS Al.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

BALTIMORE Dec. 15.-l'lour dull Wheat
duh Corn dull Oats quiet. Rye dull. Hay
steady. Provisions highuF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15
FOR SALE.

THREE FRESH YOUNG THREE GAL
LON COWS. Apply TO T. W. BLUNT. near
Mount Vernon. decl3 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

NEW ROE HERRING, prime quality. for
~ sale by barrel one-haIf barrel and dozen
by j. Q. MILRlkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

C,PECIAL-Just received a fine assortment
- of WINES. BRANDIES, WHISTLES, &c
II. c. WALLACE. 900 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

WYE HAVE a full stock of CoTToNS.
w Bleache6 and Unbleachcd. at extra low
nrices AMOS e. SI.AYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

a FINE ASSORTMENT OF MEN,
N NECkWEAR Just received by
AMOS b. SLATAfAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

HYIXED SPICES Tor favoring pickles and
1FX catsup FOR sale at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

4 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CRASH
"a from DC UP, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

EUST RECEIVED-Thc AMERICAN
u HAIR GROWER at
LUNT g. ALIENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

NACCINE-Wc have just received a sup
ply of fresh Vaccine Points.
e23 Z. S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

C,GGUUR NEW lie CUT-GLAsS Bottle
~ and Try to beat it for the price.
LINT & ALIENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF THE "oNE
MINUTE COFFEE POT'-the keystone
Bcater''-the Perfection Meat Chopper y
Ask for sample cup of coffee and test the
cake make by this Beaten.
Fifth 2oor, 11th-st. buildng.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

The Great Jewelry Salc-thousands of dol.
lars worth .Jewclry-being sold at 10 TO 90
per cent. under value.
First floor 10th and 11th-st buiding.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-15

4 FULL LINE OF PRESERVES, Jellies,
"A Apple, Peach and Ounce Butter just
received bv J. c. MlLBURN
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08

porarily broken loose, and discharged
all its inmates on prize fighting.
Down in the neighbOrhOod OF the
club the sights were stirring. For
blocks and blocks and blocks carriages
were strung along the curbstones:
every street corner had throng, and
every throng chatted ON the fight or
shot their eager glances into the hacks
in search of the notables of the day. Z
Every man OF any prominence got an
ovation that was startling in Its
strength. Those who could not gel
into the club felt authorized to hang on
the outside for bulletins from the ring.
On both Royal and Charles streets the
blue-coats showed their clubs and made
their presence felt. They were re-
sponsible for the decorum of the event
| and they did their work well.
There was a ripple of eXcitemenI
when the Dixon party drove up to the
club and handed up their ticket. Their
fight was over and their anxiety past
Dixon looked as clipper as bird. HIS
suit was neat, his smile broad, his nat
was tilted on his head at an angle OF
many degrees and his wealth was on
the big man. He had smile for every
body and everybody treated him with
courtesy.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08
the ring in better condition than Sulli
van did at Richburg.
BEFORE THE BATTLE.
The Crowd Began to Gather Early
in the Evening.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 7.-The excite
ment that has prevailed in this city has
had no parallel since the Italian assas-
sination eighteen months ago. There
has been no subject of conversation dis
cussed in any quarter save the event of
the evening, in which every portion of
the civilized world has been more or
less deeply interested. The scenes
have been animated from morning to
night, reaching their height as dark kneSs
fell over the Crescent City.
The crowds Oh the streets have grown
day by day, until tonight the aggrega-
ton of visitors was as great as the
crowds of carnival. Every point bear
ing upon the work or condition of the
nen has been rich morsel rolling in
the mouths of men, women and chill
dren.
The wait for evening seemed tiresome
to all. 1t apparently affected the out
side as deeply as it did the participants
in :the battle. Botll men were known
to be i'll prime condition. and the great
est fight of the series was looked for
ward to ty all with keen anticipation.
There was universal movement in the
direction of the club. even before the
shades of evening had begun to fail.
BUSINESS men. lawyers anu journal
lists took their dinners down town, and
had their vehicles ordered early. They
were willing to wait at the club, but
they we're unwilling to waste time going
down. At o'clock the carriages were
already heading down Canal street,
which was
Crowded With People
and vehicles. Down mtersecting streets
carriages were rushing to the scene of
battle.
Every avenue leading away from the
broad boulevard that bisectS the city
was black with people. The evening
was hot, and windows and doors were
wide open and dark with occupants.
swiftly by. and there were SO many car
riages that bedlam seemed to have tenn
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08

he should not repeat the fate that had
overtaken nearly all previous prize
fighters? Scores who had been famous
in the ring had died paupers, and few
ever of the lucky ones had ended their
days far above the reach of want.
Sullivan, still strong and in his prime
as far as anything outside Of pugilism
IS concerned, will doubtless make his
way in the world, but if he would do SO
he must devote his undivided attention
to business and let IntoXicants alone.
Otherwise he can hardly hope to escape
the melancholy fate that has overtaken
other fighters who have fought once too
often.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08
THE PRELINsINARIES.
Everything Arranged Quickly and
Without Wrangling.

" w
New ORLEANS, Sept. THE first
sign of the contest for the champion
ship of America came in the person of
Police Captain William Barrett, who
went into the ring five minutes to 8.
The scales on which the gloves were
weighed were laid behind the center
post.
Ex-Mayor Guillot, who acted as
master of ceremonies, entered the arena
a few minutes later and made a speech,
warning the spectators that they must
be careful not to violate any rule of the
club.
Sullivan entered the ring first, dressed
in green trunks and black shoes and
socks. He looked in perfect condition.
Corbett followed a moment later, and
looked pale and finely drawn beside
his bulky antagonist. He wore an air
Of confidence, however, smiled and
nodded to acquaintances around the
ring, though he was said by some peO-
pie to be little nervous.
| Police Captain Barrett stepped to the
center of the ring and presented Prof.
John Duffy with beautiful silver bowl
| ard ladle.
! ! John Donaldson and Billy Delaney
| were announced as COrbett'S seconds,
Will Ddt MdSleISou do llinVhcepoi' =
| Charles johnson and Jack McAuliife
| seconded John l.. Sullivan. Frank Mo-
| ran timekeeper.
| The gloves were weighed and found
| to be according to the law. and they
were given to The fighters. In the parley
which was held in the center of the
ring, Corbett looked entirely outclassed
in point of build, though his friends re-
lied upon his cieverness to win the bat
| tie. The pivot blow and backheeling
| were barred by mutual consent, and the
men, agreeing to fight fair, were sent to
| their corners to get ready for the fray.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08
ARRIVAL AT THE RING.
Sullivan Cume First, Shortly Fol
lowed by the Victor.

Sullivan Cume First, Shortly Fol-
lowed by the Victor.
New ORLEANS, Sept. THE Sullivan
people came to the club first. They took
carriage at the hotel be- -e Z and
drove leisurely down with string of
hacks. The carriage was closed, and
few on the streets knew it contained
the man from Boston.
When it reached the club there was
an immense bundle of people fighting
their way into the club. The bg-boned
ceppers cleared the sidewalks and the
champion and his party went in. Jack
MeAuIiffe, Frank Moran, Jack Ashton,
Phil Casey and lesser lights were with
them.
Sullivan wore a dark suit. his heavy
sweater peeping through his half-open
coat. He looked strong and determined.
He walked with jauDty air, and came
in so easy with the line of people enter
ing at the time that few noticed him.
He went to his room, and mis- friends
prepared him for the fray. A big po-
liceman stood at the door, which was
locked inside, and no one WAS admitted
but the seconds and the trainers of the
fighter, and President Noel, who came
to see how the champion looked.
Luck on COrbett's Side.
Sullivan took the room down stairs
whick Skelly occupied the night be-
fore. In the toss for corners Corbett
won, and chose the lucky one that
Dixon and MeAulitfe fought in.
Big jim Corbett followed in the wake
of the champion, coming in fifteen min
utes later. He had remained in his
broom until the very last moment that
Ehe could with safety, and then, with his
strainers and seconds and representa-
tiYes of the Southern Athletic club, he
jumped into carriage and sped down
to the club. When his party pulled up
in front Of the door the street was
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08

death, and the nearest approach to their
modern prototype may have wished it
had been so with him. Who shall tell
The Bitterness That Came
to Sullivan during those few moments
of returning consciousness, when he
awoke from that binding, troubled
dream in which the smallest fraction of
seconds dragged themselves into hours,
to learn that he had lost in those few
brief moments all that he had priced in
life?
His uneXampled repute as boxer
had been ell the world to him. He was
vain of it, nay, he gloried in it. This
one fight was to have been his last, He
knew well that he would not go on for
ever knocking out the strongest and
most skillful of boxers.
His reputation after he had defeated
Kilrain was all that he had desired to
make, but the chance of winning such
splendid purse had tempted him to
enter the ring once more. not for glory,
for he was acknowledged
Champion OF Champions,
but his princely extravaganza in squan-
dering money upon his friends had left
him in such condition financially that
the chance of winning $4,000 by one
fight was one which he could i'll afford
to disregard.
1t was only the torture Of training
that had made him hesitate. The
thought of defeat had never for mo-
ment entered his head. He had never
recognized such a possibility. What,
then. could have been the feeling of ut
ter desolation and hopeless ruin that
came to him when returning conscious
! ness brought to him realization Of his
position?
The long and to him the terrible
| martyrdom he had suffered in training
| had all been for nothing, and worse
| than nothing. The princely sum he
! had wished to win was now forever be-
yond his reach, and with it had gone
! his name as champion of champions.
Little boys as they played in the street
| would no longer speak of HIM as the
| greatest of men. All the thousand and
| one little tributes that had been wont
to tickle his vanity were for Sullivan nc
more. There would be
| 4 New Champion
for all this. Even those upon whom he
had squandered hundreds of dollars
when in his glory would now forget
| him. This was to be the end of a
career that John l.. Sullivan had al
| ways looked upon as the brightest OF
the century.
From being the man whose name had
been the chief attraction for an au-
dience which it had cost more than q
quarter of a million to assemble, he
mad evidently fallen to the place of q
! defeated pugilist. In the bright days
that were gone the newspapers had ex
| asperated him by eXaggerating his
freaks of dissipation, now the news
papers would pay no attention to his
excesses; they would leave him to the
police and the patrol wagon should he
drink too much.
And yet what had Sullivan done that
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08

OIL the nose, but evened up matters
little with his right. Jim landed a
heavy left on the nose, and both men
bugged each other in the clinch. Sulll-
van was missing many blows now,
though when be did land it was twice
as heavy as his antagonists. Both men
landed light lefts, but the Californian
landed heavily on the stomach. AS the
gong sounded Jim had all the best of
Sullivan. and went to his corner looking
like the victor.
Tenth Round.
Sullivan attempted to land his left
but the blow was very short. He fol-
lowed his opponent, however. and both
exchanged leftS, Corbett's right found
the champion's head and his left got
there moment later, but the champion
landed on the head in return. This was
great fight SO far, and Corbett appar-
emily had the admiration of the crowd,
as he was doing the most of the hitting.
When the round ended Corbett was
Justify cheered.
Eleventh Round.
Both landed good blows, and Sullivan
got twisted around from the force of his
left. Corbett showed great ability even
at clinching his opponent. Sullivan
was extremely cautious, though lie got
a crushing blow on the nose. Jim tried
to deliver heavy right-hand blow, and
the champion was forced to the ropes to
avoid it. Sullivan received punch in
the stomach from the left, and got it
again moment later.
Twelfth Round.
Sullivan was last to respond, and
when he did he got left in the stom-
ach. He got 1t again very heavily and
repetition moment later. Sullivan
landed fairly good blow with his right,
though he got the left in the stomach in
return. Jim landed another left in
return. jim landed another in the
stomach and ran away smiling. The
Californian landed a good left on the
head, but the champion stopped the
right with his shoulder. Sullivan made
vicious rush and Corbett clipped him
in the stomach with his left. The
champions head was forced back twice
round wound up with both of Corbett's
hands in Sulliyan's stomach.
Thirteenth Round.
Jim was first up. Again lodging the
usual left lead from the champion, he
slipped away from left moment
later, and the men boxed scientifically
draw his antagonist on with left-hand
feints, but he barely touched his body
with the left. The mems toes touched,
they stood so close, and Sullivan at.
tempted to land the right. His left was
short, Corbett stepping away. Sullivan
was now forcing matters more care
fully. He got left on the nose that
Continued on 81 xth Page.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-09-08
FIRST BLOOD.

chest. either. 1t was in every line, as
we'll as in the huge swelling masses of
muscle that clothed that mighty trunk.
Even his color was ruddy and warm, de
spite the weird tricks played by the
electric light.
Thus it was with Sullivan as he sat
IN his corner, the stern, sober face fur
rowed with care and an experience of
the world, even overripe for one of his
years, the griZzled hair, the thick,
rounded muscles standing out in the
fullness of maturity that usually de-
notes the last gain of stubborn strength
at the cost of at least some of the speed
and suppleness of youth, and, viewed
from every point of view, lcoked a man
past his prime in all but those undyiug
qualities, iron will and unfinching cour-
age. A man plematurely old, and even
IN years beyond the meridian of life, as
far as physique went, he still wore the
look of winner, though opposed to
him were youth. courage, skill, speed,
and superior form, more than any
fighter that ever faced him.