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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
NOR SALE
VALUABLE PROPERTY, REAL. AND
PERSONAL.

On WEDNESDAY, September 9th. 1893
on the premises, we will sell TO the highest
bidder the fam called GREENLAND" or
better known as the MARSHALL ASllBY
TRACT, in upper Fauvuier, between Della.
plane aud Markham stations, on the Manassas
Division of the r. & D. K r., the same being
q part of the estate of the late 7. b. Robertson
This tract of $50 acres Of land is one OF The
most productive in the Piedmont Valley Of
Virginia. 1t is well watercd. well fenced
with stone and in high condition OF i'm
provement.
On it there is q COMFORTABLE Dwell
ING of six rooms above the basement a stone
kitchen, stone barn, cattle shed with 50 stalls
stable, hay barracks for GO tons of hay aud
three stone and one frame tenement houses.
This farm, properly managed, will pay legs
interest on more than 500 per acre.
Terms Onc-third cash balance III one two
and three years. with interest bearing hout,
for deferred payments.
On the same day we will sell the personally
on the farm. consisting OF Horses, Cows Ok.
en-, Hogs Corn and Fodder in field. Hay,
Straw. Wagons, Corn Crusher, Corn Planters
Binder. Wheat Drills, Fans and implements
OF all kinds, such As are usually found on 3
weil-equipped farm.
The personality will be sold on q credit Of
zine months for all amounts over $40; under
that sum cash, negotiable note. bearing SIX
per cent interest and acceptably endorsed,
baiug required for all credits.
T. B. & II. +. ROBERTSON.
iy1 tw&dS Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Menroe Kelley, prominent cit
izen of Stafford, died at his home ID
that county Thursday night, aged
seventy-six years.
Mrs. P. V. D. Conway died in Fred
ericksburg yesterday, aged about
thirty-eight years. She leaves nus
band and three children.
Maj. ]. NJ. Scott shipped from Rector
town last Tuesday morning three very
fine setter pups to his son in Sedaiia'
Missouri. He valued them at $50 each.
Mrs. Annie Garland Fulton, wife OF
Prof. P. B. Fulton, chancellor OF the
University of Mississippi, and sister OF
the wife of Prof. M. W. Humphreys, OF
the University of Virginia, is dead
The Culpeper Enterprise states that a
vicious bull was killed recently in that
county by one well-directed blow, de,
livered straight from the shoulder OF
c. B. Chiffon, which crushed the am
malls skull.
1t is said that parties in Warren
county are killing wild turkey hens
with large broods of little ones. This
is violation of law and the parties en-
gagged in it are liable to prosecution
and heavy fines.
T. C. Henley, Grand Master of the
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows OF
Virginia, and Past Grand Master James
B. Ley, arrived in Lynchburg on Thurs
day and organized new lodge of the
order at Odd Fellows hall.
The new frame dwelling house on
the Big Spring farm of the Messrs.
Harrison, tenanted by Mr.. Albert S.
Daily, near Leesburg, with its contents,
was entirely consumed by fire at )
o'clock Yesterday morning.
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COMMUNICATED.
Railroad Crossings.

1t is hoped the City Council will, at
its first regular meeting, enact a law
compelling all railroad companies using
the streets in this city to erect and OPP
crate at each and every street crossing
their tracks, gates such as are used in
Washington and other cities, and, in
deed, in small towns, to protect the
lives and property of our citizens. The
demolition of the buggy of one of our
physicians yesterday and his miracu-
lous escape from immediate death is
but another of the many illustrations
recently presented by reckless railroad
officials of their utter disregard of the
rights of our people and calls for
prompt action on the part of the City
Council. Y. x.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

A Costly TRIP.-Thomas Blackeby
and John Foss were yesterday COM
mitted to Jail Cor court by Justice
Schenkel, in Baltimore, to answer the
charge of stealing silver watch. val
ued at $25, and gold-plated chain,
valued at s., from H. ]. Dorsey, of
Hillsboro', Loudoun county. Daniel
Connolly and Timothy Broderick were
committed on the charge of stealing a
railroad ticket, valued at 50, from the
same gentleman. Mr.. Dorsey told the
magistrate that he was a miller at Hills
boro', and that he came to the city on
business. He had considerable money
with him when he reached Baltimore,
but this he either lost or had stolen
from him soon after getting there. When
night came on be was very tired, and
having nothing with which to pay for
nights lodging, went into stable on
Dover street and fell asleep. When he
awoke, several hours later, his watch
and chain and railroad ticket were
gone. Officer Sindall learned who
had been last with Dorsey, and with
the aid of Sergeant MCGEE, arrested the
four accused. A pawn ticket for s.
was found on Blackeby, and through
this the watch and chain were recover
ed. Blackeby charged Foss with steal
ing the watch and chain. The others
denied all knowledge of the railroad
ticket, but as they had been seen with
Dorsey just prior to his going into the
stable, Justice Schenkel decided that
the matter ought to be referred to the
grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
Congressional.

In the Senate yesterday evening at
ter the GAzETTE's report closed Mr..
Vest, on behalf of the minority of the
finance committee, presented substi-
tute for the bill presented by Chair,
man VOORHEES, to discontinue the pur'
chase of silver bullion, and declaring
it to be the policy of the United States
to continue the use of both gold and
silver rs standard money. The substi.
tute fixed the number of grains of silver
in the silver coins of the United States
464.4 grains of pure silver per dollar,
and proportionately for half-dollars,
quarter and dimes. The bill and sub,
stitute were placed on the calendar. Mr.
VOORHEES, gave notice that he would
call up the bill and address the Senate
upon it on Tuesday next.
The bill for the increase of national
bank circulation was discussed by Sena-
tor; Allen, Stewart, Mcpherson, Mander,
son Pugh and PETER, and the Allen
am ndment, to suspend interest on the
bon Is on which the increased national
bank circulation is to be based, was
rejected. The Cockrell amendment
for redemption of two per cent. bonds at
face value, and payment in greenbacks,
was. discussed by Senators Sherman,
Cockrell and Hawley. The Senate
adjourned until Monday.
The House held a night session to
continue the debate on the Wilson bill
to repeal the silver purchasing clause
of the Sherman act and after number
of speeches were made adjourned until
to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

A WASHINGTON newspaper, in ex-
pressing the opposition of certain
Georgetown people to the bridge which
the Alexandria and Mt. Vernon electric
railroad proposes to build across the Po-
tomac at Arlington, says: Every snip
which now comes through the Long
Bridge for load charges so much ad-
ditional for every ton carried for the
risks run in passing through the draw.
On coal the merchants are obliged to
pay 5 cents per ton extra for all taken
on board" Now there never was q
more erroneous statement. Coal
shippers at Georgetown pay pre-
ciscly the sar:o heights as those
at Baltimore, and if there be one
silly enough to pay three cents
or one mill per ton or per cargo extra
for going through the bridge, he should
abandon the business at once and go
into some other with which he is more
familiar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

THE BAPTISTs.-The business of the
last days session of the Potomac Asso-
citation of Baptists at Manassas was
taken up at the usual hour yesterday
morning, and religious exercises were
led by Rev. Thomas Popkins. Letters
were read from various churches, and
addresses were made by q number of
the ministers and delegates relative to
the work being done in their respective
charges.
The committee on home missions re-
ported through Rev. w. II. Butler, Of
this city, and the subject was discussed
BY Mr.. Butler and Mr.. Cole.
The closing exercises were held about
II o'clock, and an address was made
by Rev. DR.. Lake. At 2:30 o'clock
Rev. R. E. L. Aylor, of Front Royal,
preached one of the most impressive
sermons of the association. At the same
hour Rev. Mr.. James preached in the
NJ. E. Church South.
Thursday night Rev. ]. T. Barbour,
of Falls Church, preached in the Bap-
fist church; Rev. Norman Luck preach
ed in the Colored Baptist. The attend
ance yesterday was something like
1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

AT A meeting of the general commit
tee ofthe white republican clubs Of Bal
timore night before last, Mr.. w. I,
Henderson, the delegate from the nine
teenth ward, said his party was desir
Gus of recruits, but he did not believe it
would receive any "as long as it was
designated as the guardian of any par
ticular race of men," There is no
doubt that in the South the fact that
the republican, is known as the negro
party, has had the not unnatural effect
of keeping out of that party many
white men who entertain its ideas on
the tariff, finances, and some other ques'
tons. and it seems from what Mr.
Henderson says, that this fact is as appar-
ent in Baltimore as it is south of the
Potomac
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List of Unclaimed Letters,

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va. postofice
August 10.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
Bell, John Meade, Mrs Mosley
Bohlis, Jesse Nina, Mrs Annie
Chinn, Wesley , Palmer, L
Egelin, John Payne, Miss Mary
Fenniel, William Parrison, Mr. -
Foss. Miss Annie Pennilton, William
Carrot, Miss Hannah Reese, l.
Hammersley. T Russell, Henry
White, Benjamin w Walker, U T
Hunter, Frank 81 White, James
Kurai, Miss Georgia Williams, John
PARK AGNEW, P. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

THERE never was, or could be, a
more patent example of the ridiculous
folly of gushing than that so grotesque-
" presented by the late Richmond con-
yention in the resolution it unanimous
" adopted, congratulating the Presi-
dent upon an event in his family which
possibly may never occur. If south
ern gushers only knew the estimation
in which they are held in the North,
thew would ''hold their horses"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
SATURDAY EVENING. AUG. 10, 1888.

MEssRs. HUME, CLARK AND
PHILLIPS, the board of supervisors OF
Alexandria county. in their recon-
mendation to the Secretary of War for
the improvement of the governments
grounds and roads in the county, re-
specially suggest that if the funds at
his disposal are insufficient for that
purpose, the several hundred unem-
ployed troops at Fort Myer be given
practical work in road building, and
also healthful exercise in this import
ant work" This is good and eco
nomic suggestion, which Secretary La
mont should not hesitate to adopt. In
the summer time the road from the fed
eral capitol to Arlington and Fort
Myer is pretty good, but in winter 1t Is
Infinitely worse than pretty bad, and as
the government pays no State taxes on
that property, it should at least keep
the roads to it in passable condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug. 19.-The regatta OF
the Royal Dorset Yacht Club took place
to-day. The course covered distance
of 40 miles. There was fresh south
west breeze blowing. The Satanita,
Britannia, Calluna and the American
yacht Navahoe were the starters. The
racers finished as follows: Satanita first,
Britannia second, Navahoe third, and
Calluna last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

SHOULD FREE silver coinage at a ratio
of 20 to be established, the currency,
instead of being increased, would be
decreased a hundred million by the ad-
ditionaI amount of silver that would be
required for each dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

LEMONS AND oranges are wholesome
articles of food and are often, especially
in summer, good medicines; but, being
inanimate, are excluded without diff
Guilty by the quarantine laws, while
the live and infection-bearing lazzaroni
from their cline find little or no trou-
BILE in evading those laws and landing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

THE Iowa republicans having re-
allied the fact that prohibition is not as
popular as they at one time supposed it
to be, have formally repudiated it as q
party measure. They evidently enter
tain Senator Sherman's idea that 'any
thing is justifable in law and morals
that will beat down the democratic
party" And then, too, neither logic
nor consistency has any thing to do
with modern politics, of which most
reasonable people hold the same opin-
ion that Mayor Strauss once said he
did
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
GOVERNOR LEES M1sTAKE.-The

GOVERNOR LEES AIsIAhE.-IHe
"too previous" telegram Governor Lee
sent to Mr.. Cleveland from Richmond
on Thursday night, congratulating him
upon the birth ola son, is causing him
much annoyance and his friends the
greatest amount of amusement. To
rectify matters the general sent the
President dispatch yesterday saying (:
Subject of dispatch of Thursday was
on bulletin boards and in evening pa
pers. Action of convention was based
upon said information, was compliment
airy, and, of course, proves interest in
everything relating to you personally"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

The PRESIDENT is fishing at Buzz
yards Bay, the Vice President is
fishing at Ocean City, and large
party of Senators and Repre-
sentatives are fishing at Cape
May. And banks are breaking, and
factories are closing, and labor riots are
occurring all over the North, and thou
sands of unemployed workmen are talk.
ing about making demonstration in
force upon the Capitol at Washington.
But Nero iddled while Rome burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
DIED.

At her late residence, 4O7 Queen street, at
Ais p. NJ, Friday, August 18th, Mrs
HONORA EAGAN, mother of the late Ed
ward Murphy. Friends Of the family are In
yited to attend the funeral from ST. Mary's
Church, Monday morning, at 9o'clock. Re-
QUEEN mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

THE platform adopted at Richmond
declares that its supporters will do all
in their power to promote and advance
the agricultural interests of the State.
Good enough. But Virginia has great
many other interests besides those that
are agricultural. Why the wisdom
that inspired the convention should
have omitted all mention of re-
gard for the former, and made
reference only to the latter, is
what the lately assembled Solo
mons can tell better than any
body else. True democracy has for its
object the good of all, and special IA
vors to none. The trouble with mod
ern democrats is that they don't under
stand the principles upon which the
party to which they belong are founded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

An officer of the New York Board Of Trade
says that call for the meeting in Washing
ton of the business of the country for the pur-
pose of demanding the immediate and uncon-
ditional repeal of the purchase clause of the
Sherman silver act, would probably be issued
by the board within few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
TO PIT LIFE INTO TRADE

In times like these merchant must offer his
goods at prices the public cannot afford to
overlook. We have certain scasOnable art!-
cles on hand that we will close ont AT great
reduction. These goods are not second but
iirst-class in every particular, and fully guar
anteed by us.
ALASKA HARD WOOD REFRIGERA-
TORS S13. reduced to S11; SIC reduced 10
S14; SIS to SIS; sol to SIS: S23 TO $50;
$50 to S26
JEWETT'S CHARCOAL.LINED WATER
COOLERS, , gallons. S115; 3 gallons, -;
1 gallons 81 %. These are rare prices and
only few on hand.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS-brc tic, 3 qb,
81 so; 6 DTS, $3.50; 8 qts., 50 each; White
Mountain, 2 qts., 81 80 3 qts. 81 80; q,',
50 25; Sqts,. $3.50 each.
A TEN PER CENT REDUCTION on every
Tea Set. Chamber Set, Dinner Set, Library,
Parlor, Banquet or Piano Lamp in the house.
Terms: NET CASH on delivery Of goods.
This sale will last for two (2) weeks, begin
ming Monday August 18th. Do not fail to
call and see these goods. This is rare chance
to repenish your china closet at small out
lay Of cash. Z. J. MILLER & son,
BIZ King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

Captain Jas. II. North died from pa
ralysis at Fauquier Springs the 18th
inst. at the ripe old age of so years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
State Politics.

All three OF the nominees Of the State
convention held a conference yesterday
with Mr.. J. Taylor Ellyson, the new
chairman of the State committee, when
preparations for opening the campaign
were discussed. 1t was determined
to open the ball early in September.
Colonel O'Ferrall says his present
idea is to begin his canvass in the tide
water counties. He will continue
speaking through that section until he
has completed the lower counties and
those bordering on the North Carolina
line. Mr.. Kent, it is thought, will
open his campaign work in the south
western part Of the State, and Mr..
Scott in the Valley. These plans are
not fully settled, but Col. O'Ferrall says
the idea is for each candidate to take q
section of the State, and, unless called
away by some more imperative duty,
remain in it until it is completed.
Congressman O'Ferrall will at once
tender to Governor Mckinney his res
ignation as Representative from the
Seventh district. This will, however,
not take effect until just before tie
election in November. The resigna-
ton will enable the halfa dozen or so
aspirants for Colonel O'Ferrall's seat to
begin their canvass for the nomination
at once. The Congressman proposes
to remain a member of the House until
Just before the election. This will en-
able him to take part in the debate and
vote upon the repeal of the purchase
clause of the Sherman law.
Colonel O'Ferrall is quoted as saying
that the silver purchase clause of the
Sherman act will not pass uncondition-
ally. So far as the results of the Nir-
ginia campaign are concerned the Con-
gresham feels no doubt of the demo-
Gratis carrying the State by an old-time
majority. Chairman Ellyson is equally
confident. The democrats, though, he
says, do not propose to take any
chances, but will begin organizing for
victory.
Gov. Mckinney has definitely decid-
ed to enter the contest for the long
term Senatorship before the next legis-
lature. He said yesterday that he had
received letters from all over the State
urging him to do so. His friends think
that the unqualified Endorsement given
him in the platform adopted by the
democratic convention will greatly en-
nance his chances.
Chairman Ellyson has appointed Mr..
James r. Fisher secretary of the State
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

wherever they choose. Quarantine, like
manv other laws, are expensive hum
h,1o5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

EOUND ADRIFT.-Picked up in the cove
II off Quantico on the 18th instant by The
tug Eva Belle Cain, a SMALL BATTEAU'
about IA feet long. The owner can have the
boat by proving property and paying charges
Apply oil board the Eva Belle Cain.
augl6 1Ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

NEW YORK, Aug. 19-Flour dull and
steady Wheat moderately active aud firm
Corn dull and tirmer. Pork quiet and firm:
mess $14 so to S15 80. Lard nominal steam
So 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

BALTIMORE. Aug, 19.-Flour dull md IN.
changed. Wheat strong; MOI red spot and
Aug 66a66l., Sept 663.a67 Oct 6JaG9i, :.
Dec 73laa73a. steamer Mo- red 642G4i,
milling wheat by sample 65a66. Corn dull:
mixed spot and Aug 46lsa46a. Sept 49,
Al: Oct AZ tsa473, year 49,. asked white
corn by sample 50a51 yellow do 49ajO
Oats quiet No white Western 33a3i No >
mixed do 31a32. Rye steady; No = 53i,
Hay dull good to choice timothy $40 30 to
SIT 90. Provisions quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

Alexandria Market, August 10.
The wholesale markets close with
but little change during the past week,
Flour is quiet and easy. Wheat is
steady: sales IS, so, 81, and 90 for fair TO
prime milling. i strictly choice lot OF
longberry has not been offered for sew.
eral days. Damaged and common
wheat brings from So to 81 as to condi.
ton. White Corn 81 to So; yellow 50:
mixed IS to 40. Oats 81 to 81. all in
bulk and and car load lots. Rye l3 to
Al. There are no changes to report in
produce, provisions, millfeed, hay or
straw to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, Aug. 19.-The share
speculation continues quiet. The ma.
jority of operators were waiting for the
bank statement and will shape their
trades accordingly. Most of them are
looking for heavy increase in the re.
serve. At II o'clock the market was
almost at standstill, but the under.
tone was firm. After the publication
of the bank statement fractional adj.
vances followed. Money on call i,
nominal mt 3 per cent. Prime mercap.
tile paper SALE per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

DABST BEER for sale by
i ROBERTSON & BRO,
700 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

EINE LA GUAYRA, MOCHA AND OLD
II GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEEs ioi
sale roasted or in natural state by
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Alexandria Market, August ~

BALTIMORE. Aug 19.-virginia conso!s -
do 10-40s =; do IS G5a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

BURTON BROS ENGLISH PICKLE'
40 bottles, two sizes, at
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. AUG. 10. 1898
SAILED.
Schr E R Hunt. Georgetown, by 4 Reed
& Co.
NOR SALE
NAIIrARI- i pR0pERTY REAL an
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pEST GRADUATED SUGAR. d cents
~. p' &c MILBURNs.
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GOO 20 WILL buy one Of the be 20:
u q A.OV SEWING MACh ,,;S
made. at CHAPMANs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

GUNNER wINEs-scuppernong, Cataasa
~ and Claret on draught and By the , bCt.'''
for sale by II. c. WALLACb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-19

LIVERY FAMILY should have a bottle ..
AZ CHOLERA SPECIFIC in the nov. h9e'''
price 10 cents at LUNT & ALLEN .
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~ ENTLEMEN's NIGHT sHlkl'' '"'
VI and plain, at ,,ytIyEgS.
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A LOT of OUTING CLOTHS worth i-%
n selling at &c, at 100.
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ICED TEA-Good mixed TEAS, - ana ~ y.
4 per pound, suitable for making lGsG Syc