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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-03-16
Duel on Horseback.

War times and adventure were tie
burden of conversation among half 8
dozen veterans OF the civil war the other
day in Bowling Green, Ky. A writer
in the Democrat tells the story
81 have read many stores," said one
of the old soldiers, ''of individual eXhi-
bitions of bravery during the war, but
witnessed duel between two officers
of high rank that had | read it | would
have believed it the reproduction of im-
imagination.
During the early days of the war,
said the old warrior, "the Federals, " no
had already driven the Confederai es
from southern Kentucky, were much
troubled down in Christian county by Il
Col. Woodward, who, / believe, lived
near Lafayette, in that county. A Major
Brackett-I think he was from north
ern Ohio--undertook to suppress Wood
ward, but met with ignominous failure
in his first attempt. He was deeply
chagrined, but an opportunity finally
came for him to show that he was no
coward.
.'At the head of a skirmishing party
he was quietly marching down the
road one day when suddenly he came
upon similar party of Confederates.
The unexpected meeting threw both
parties into confusion, and before either
had chance to form for fight Brack-
EFT ordered his men to remain quiet and
rode forward. 1t was remarkable
course, and, believe, without a paral,
lei in the history of the war, but he
challenged the commanding officer of
the rebels to personal conflict.
1T happened that theConiederate off
Ger was Major Valentine, whose home
was in Memphis. He was one of For
rests men, and had reputation as IA
man of aggressive personal daring. He
was surprised at the unusual challenge,
but he Immediately accepted, and the
two officers, in plain view of their COM
mands, gallopeG toward each other
with drawn sabers.
"They went at each other like
knights of old, and a thrilling duel iol-
lowed. The horses turned charged
and reared with wonderful rapid
ity. The sabers Missed viciously. Blood
was drawn on both sides. The officers
charged again. Bracket made saw
age cut at Valentine, who lodged.
THE officers charged again. The
Confederate officer made a backward
cut as he passed ard the blade struck
Bracket square across the back of the
neck. His neck dropped to one side,
he reeled and fell from his horse. They
picked him up, but he was dead. The
blow had broken his neck.
''He had proved his courage, but he
had died in the attempt. They buried
him by the roadside, and the two forces
withdrew without firing shot. | was
with Valentines force, and | never
Witnessed a similar fight, and | hope
never to do so.
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Cows MIXED BY \ FRoG.-A youth
who lives at High Shoals says that his
fathers cows frequently came up at
night with the appearance of having
been MIXED. His father got tired of it
and sent him to the pasture with the
cows to catch the thief He spent the
day near enough to the cows to watch
them. he thought, but at night it was
still evident that the COWS had been
MIXED again. He was scolded, and
sent back with them the next day.
About / O'Clock, he says, COW went
into the canes near a small lake and
lowed. He crept through the brush
and caught the thief in the act, and he
proved to be bullfrog as large as q
hat The frog was hanging on to the
cows udder, and seemed to be enjoying
his dinner immensely.-Sordnadh News.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

AT KAUFMANN'S CLOSING OU1
GOING, GOINGm GOINGMM
And II won't be long before they are al
gone. Make Hay while the Sun shineth.
At 90c Mems Stitch-DOwn Shoes.
At 25c Ladies Lasting Slippers.
At 13c Misses Dongola Tipped Shoes.
At S29S Mems Hand Sewed Shoes.
At 81 9S Mems Fine Calf Boots.
AT 4Sc Ladies Tipped Oxfords and Opera
Slippers
At 25c Shoes for the Babies.
At 73c School Shoes for Boys.
At S1.50 Ladies Fine Shoes that were So
At 39c Our so and Toe Corsets.
At 5c Our Z, s and 1Oc Ginghams
At sc Our 6 and Sc Cotton.
At 1c a full Paper of Pins.
At &c, spools of Clark Cotton.
AT 4tic all Our Light Calicos.
At 7l1c the Best Quality of Shrtings.
AT 23c Ladies' Ready-made Outing Skirts.
At &c Il large Cake of Good Soap
At 5c Ladies', Misses and Chidrens Hose.
At 10c Our 3 and 20c Turkish Towels.
AT 4l1c Our S and Zoe Crash
AT &c a Lot of Table il Cloth.
At 25c Our 30 and 40c Knee Pants.
At Si.15 Our S1.5O and 50 Boys Suits.
At 81 - $50 Mems Goats worth S3 to So.
At 99c 200 Pair Pants worth S1.50 to 81
At Soc 127 Mems Vests worth 81 to 50 so.
AT Sc Celluloid Collars worth 25c.
At Ice CcllulOid Cuffs worth 40c.
At 19c the best Boys Waists in town.
At %, Is and Gle Ladies Shit Waists, "a
large assortment.
COMBINATION STORES.
fcb1 3m
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aAlexantlriss 6azette,

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI- WEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, 80 & 312 Prince st.
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,ATuRDAY
VIZ = 1tII-hI
the 3 1 st day of March 1904

the 31st day of March, 1894,
at ID o'clock IN. in front of the Royal street
entrance 10 the Market Building. of the city
OF Alexandria, Virginia offer for sale at pub
lie auction for cash, the following real estate
in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, or SO
much thereof is may be necessary TO satisfy
the amount of the said trust and the costs and
expenses Of sale TO wit
ALI. THOSE LOTS OR PARCELS OF
GROUND situate in the square bounded by
Wythe. Pcndlcton, Payne and West streets
Alexandria Virginia, and designated as lots
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 5 6, 7, S, Q, 10, II, II, 13,
ID, Is, is, II, IS, 49, 20, y, 90. %, "a.
%, 26, 81, 2S, %, 30, 81, 81, 33, 81, 35.
SO, 81, 3S, 80, 40, II, 10, 43. III, A.
and is Of the dimensions shown upon the
plat and subdivision of said square recorded
in deed book No. %, page $50, of said land
records, with the use of the alleys and court
laid out in said square, as shown upon said
plat also lots Nos. !. =, 3, T. 5, 6, 7, 3, 9, 10,
II, j.. 13 and II in S. NJ. Jones and Thomas
S. Pick ford subdivision Of that lot of ground
situate in the city of Alexandria, Virginia
and bounded as follows Beginning ut the
northwest corner of Montgomery and Patrick
streets. and running thence northwardly on
Patrick street 260 feet 5 inches to John
Manue'llies llhe thencc III Il WcStWarulV I'll
rcction along John Mandcvillc's limo 212 feet
10 inches to the old Georgetown road thence
in a southerly direction along said road 21S
feet s inches to Montgomery street; and
thence eastwardly along Montgomery street
$50 feet , inches to the beginning The said
last named lots, ! TO II inclusive, front on
the Georgetown road 21S67 feet, on Mont
gomery street 1907 feet on an alley 10 feet
wide 23I 40 feet and on Mandeyilie's line
1O9.11 feet and have an area of 2O.2S0
square feet. See subdivision recorded in deed
book No. 30, page 14S of said land records
Conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser
All purchasers will he required to make a
cash deposit on the day of sale, aud failing to
DO so the property will be Immediately re-
offered for SALE
JAMES Il. CATION,
mai & ID Trnstne
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EVERY BOX

Sold by us touches an artery of the great
heart Of trade in Alexandria, and you feel the
throbs ii can't escape You.
Our latest in the CANDY line:
"Mammoths, Mint Flavor;
Peanut Bars, Taf,y Flavor;
Peanut Slices" Sugar Coated;
"Childs Delight Lemon Flavor;
Hubby Dubs. Cinnamon Flavor.
Manufactured by
Alexandria mechanics and machinery in an
Alexandria building, taxed insured ana re-
paired in Alexandria with Alexandra c.'Pi-
fal delivered in an Aexandria-m wagon,
bv an Alexandria man. who drives Alexan-
dria Il bought harness, fed and shod horses
and advertised in Alexandria newspapers.
Is Is the e caption to this advertisement cor. cor
rect? If by any chance our represe sentatives .
overlook you, postal win liisu'e So'i 'e'-"s
these goods and prompt service.
'''.A0 GEORGE K. HILL & CO.,
tob2 RI PIG to 2:22 \. Lee Street
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feb24 is

NONSTABLE'S SALE-Wil be sold for
" cash TO the highest bidder. on SATUR-
DAY, March "a 1894. at 10 o'clock a. m, al
No. BOG south Union street. by virtue of II
writ of iicri facias and venditionii cxponas in
my hands. the following property; to wit;
! Boiler, Engine and Steam Pipes, l large
square Vat, 10 round Vats and Covers, 30
empty Barrels. 10 empty Half Barrels, 3
empty Kegs l large Pickle Table, Stove, D
barrels of Pickles, / Cupboard, , half barrels
Chow Chow, ! kcg of Chow Chow, ! key and
contents, half barrel Pickles, 2:I barrels and
contents, haf-empty barrels, II empty
kegs. ! barrel containing paint, ! Stove,
Coal Hod and Shovel > Desks and contents.
l Letter Press, / Lamp l Book Case. .
Chairs, Tables, / Corking Machine, lot OF
Bottled Pickles. ] Iron Vat, l Bottlng Table,
. barrels Vinegar, 3 empty kegs, 3 Lamps, Il
cases of Pickles, ] lot of empty cases, $ Trays,
: Stencil Plates 10 cases OF empty Bottles, !
bag Of Coiks 5 barrels of Spices, ,Sc 80
empty Cases. / Coffee Mill aud Stand. 3 Ia
bles. pair of Scales, 3 crates of empty Kits,
lot of Books and ! Wardrobe.
JAMES f. HAMERSLEY,
MILD IS ACC.
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BY r. +. Knox. Auctloncer.


TNHE UNDERSIGNED, TRUSTEES OF
"A the Old Dominion Perpetual Building
Fund Association of Alexandria, Virginia.
pursuant to the order of the Board of Direct
Ors of said association, and under and by vir-
tue of a certain deed of trust executed by
Charles Goodrich and Emma T.. his wife, to
them as trustees aforesaid. dated February TO-
1892, and recorded in deed book No. 27, page
191 of the land records of Alexandria city,
Virginia, will on
SATURDAY.
the 18th day of March, 1894,
at . o'clock m, in front of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building in the city
of Alexandria. Virginia, sell at public auction,
for cash, the following real estate; to wit:
ALL THAT TENEMENT and LOT OF
GROUND In the city of Alexandria, State of
Virginia, on the west side of Royal street, be-
tween Cameron and Queen streets, and bound
ed as follows: Beginning on Royal strcct9S
feet to the north of Cameron street. and on
the north line of a ten feet alley; thence
north on Royal street "a feet inches thence
west parallel to Cameron street 1i6 feet to an
alley IA feet wide thence south on said alley
and parallel to Royal street "a feet > inches
to the first alley named and thence east on
that alley to the beginning. Together with
the i:sh; of way over said alleys. and all
rights and appurtenances to the said lot Of
ground belonging.
Conveyancing at the cost Of the purchaser.
THOMAS LEADBEATER,
GEO. b. CARLIN, Trustees.
HENRY GREEN,
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By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctionccrs.
NONINfISSIONER'S SALE OF IMPROVED

by - Neal ~ Lllnt, Auctl0nccrS.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF IMPROVED
" REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of Il decree Of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Va, entered
in the chancery cause of Thcophilus Balenger
against Michael Nugent ct ais, will sell at
public auction, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 81. 1894,
at ~ O'Clock noon, in front of the Royal street
entrance OF the Market Building, in the city
of Alexandria, Va. the following property to
wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND in the city
Of Alexandria, Va, improved by TIVE
STORY FRAME DWELLING. bounded as
follows :iz: Beginning on the west side of
Lee street in the middle of the square, be-
tween Princess and Queen streets, AT the north
line of the lot formerly Doctor James Ken
ncdys, and running thence north on Lee
street Il feet > inches; thence west parallel
to Princess street 123 feet ; inches; thence
south parallel with Lee street II feet 5
inches. and thence east parallel with Princess
street 123 feet 5 inches TO the beginning.
Terms of Sale: One-third OF the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in two equal
payments at six and twelve months from day
OF sale the purchaser TO give his notes for the
deferred payments, which are to bear interest
from day of sale and the title to be retained
until the whole of the purchase money is
paid All convcyancng at the cost of the
purchaser A. w. ARMSTRONG;,
Commissioner of Sale.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY o'Neai * Lunt Auctioneers.
'kusTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL
rrT

-! " .Ncii ~ Lunt. AuctoneerS,
NRusTEEs' SALE OF IMPROVED REAL
"A ESTATE.
By virtue of deed of trust from Constance
5 Duianey and husband, dated June 18th,
1ooo ana recorded in deed book No. IL.
page 2l2. one of the land records for the
city of Alexandria, Va, the UNDERSIGNED
trustees. by direction of the Board of Direc-
tors OF the Mount Vernon Co. Operative Build
ing Association, No. .. of Alexandria. Va.
will sell at public auction at II O'Clock noon.
SATURDAY. March 18th, 1894,
in front OF the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building in the said city of Alexan-
dria Va. the following property. t wit
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND in the city
of Alexandria, Va, with improvements there
on, bounded rs follows: Beginning on the
east side OF Alfred street 131 feet 8 inches
south of Prince street, and running thence
south on Alfred 10 feet inches; thence east
parallel with Princess street 1 ) feet 5
inches; thence north parallel with Alfred
street 8 feet 4 inches thence west parallel
with Princess street f23 feet ) inches to the
beginning, together with all appurtances to
the same belonging.
Terms OF sale Cash.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, J
c. A. Y0HE, Trustees.
HENRY BLADDER,
mao tS
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S. G. Brent, p. q.

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Y Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria. on the 23rd day of February, 1894.
Elmer E. Phillips IS. John p. Philips. Mary
Ellen Phillips his wife. Kate Macintosh,
NEE Phillips). Frank NJ. Phillips. Kate
Phillips. his wife, Charles R. Phillips,
Phillips his wife, Henry c. Phillips
and Jennie Phillips, his wife. In chancery.
Memo: The object of this suit is the sale
of the real estate of which the late John 6.
Phillips, died, seized and possessed, and the
distribution of the proceeds among the heirs
MT law of said John &. Phillips.
The defendants Charles Z, Phillips, and
Phillips his wife, John P. Phillips
and Mary Ellen Phillips his wife, and Kate
Macintosh nee Phillips, not having entered
their appearance aud given security ac-
cording to the act of Assembly and the rules
of this Court, and it appearing BY an affidavit
that they are non-resdents of this State; it
is ordered that the said defendants appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
lication OF this order and do what is necessary
u protect their interests in this suit. and that
4 copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette. anewspaper published
in the city of Alexandria. once a week for four
successive weeks and posted at the front door
of the Court House of this city. A copy
Tcste: JOHN S. BEACH. Clerk,
Gardner l.. Boothe, p. q. feb24 w4w
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BY o'Neal & Lunt, Auctlonecrs.


TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL
Il ESTATE.
BY virtue deed Of trust, dated July 9th,
1883. and recorded in deed book 20, page
$50, one of the land records of the city of
Alexandria, Va. and Of the agreements en-
tered into between Henry c. Robinson and
Judge Williams and w. II. Payne, and by
order of the Board of Directors of the Me-
chanics' Building Association. No. . of Alex
andria, Va, we will sci at public auction, on
SATURDAY. March 31st. 1894,
at 1 3 o'clock m, in front of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building, in the city
of Alexandria, Va. the following property,
situate in the said city of Alexandria, Va,
to wit:
First. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, i'm
droved by two.story brick dwelling, hound
ed AS follows: viz: Beginning on the north
side of Oronoco street 7} feet III! inches
west of Alfred street, and running thence
west on Oronoco street II feet AZ inches,
more or less. to the centre Of the partition
wall between the house upon this lot aud the
house adjoining on the west; thence north
parallel with Alfred street 90 feet to an al
ley 10 feet wide thence east parallel with
Oronoco street the length of the first line, and
thence south parallel with Alfred street to
Second. ALL THAT OF LOT GROUND
improved by twostory brick dwelling, ad
joining the above described lot on the west,
fronting IA feet 4lp inches more or less. on
Oronoco street, and running back the same
width as in front 100 feet to said 10 feet al,
ley with the use Of said alley.
Terms Of sale Cash.
J.D. H. LUNT,
F. E. CORBETT. Trustees.
NJ. B. HARLOW,
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MEETINGS.

MOI O1ICE.-Thcrc will be special meet
~ ing of the stockholders of the PERFECT
COPY HOLDER COMPANY at its office, in
Alexandria, Va on WEDNESDAY, March
Dist, 1894, to elect officers and transact
other important business. By order Of the
Board of Directors.
A. NJ. HUGHES,
MAJ I'd Secretary.
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LEGAL.

NOTICE OF EXECUTRICES-Having
~ qualified as executives of the last will
and testament of GILBERT WANDER
WERKEN deceased, all persons having
claims against the estate are hereby notified
to present the same, duly authenticated, to
us. and all persons indebted to said estate are
requested TO make immediate settlement
JANE f.. GRUNWELL,
EMMA JEWELL,
ELLA TRUETT,
maE I m Exooutr;oor
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JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.

NIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Y Circuit Court of Alexandria county, on
the 9th day of March. 1891.
james " Kirk and such other creditors as may
come in and contribute to the expenses of
this suit, complainant, VS.. Z. A. Veith. ad-
mnistrator of the estate of Reuben O. New
man. deceased Jarrett Newman and Will.
liam n. Newman, heirs at law Of Reuben
o. Newman, defendants.
Memo The object of this suit to obtain a
sale of the real estate Of Reuben o. Newman.
in order to pay of and discharge the debts
due by the said T. o. Newman at the time of
his death.
The defendant. Jarrett Newman, not hav-
ing entered his appearance and given security
according to the act of Assembly and the
rules of this Court, and it appearing
by an affidavit that he is not resident
of this State. it is ordered that said de-
fcndant appear here within fifteen days after
due publication of this order. and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in this suit.
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria once a
week for four successive weeks and posted at
the 'front.' door of the Court House of this
county. A copy-testc:
H. H. YOUNG, Clerk.
s. G. Brent, p. q. mas w4w
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
FIN E STATIONERY Y
AT
FRENCH'S ROOKSTORE


Alt and 419 King street, Alexandria, Va.
Special attention given to our Stationery
Department and are now showing most
complete line of staple and fancy NOVEL
TIES in STATIONERY GOODS which are
required TO complete every assortment.
Fine Stationery for correspondence, we'd
ding and business use.
Card Plate Engraving and Printing.
Playing Cards-We carry in stock twenty
brands, ranging in price from 2l2c per pack
to ST. plain and gold edges; Duplicate Whist
and Progressive Eucbre Sets Gust the things
:or card parties).
Blank Books-A complete stock. from the
smallest Memorandas to the largest Bank
Ledgers and Journals; Drafts, Receipts and
Check Books in great variety, Drawing
Papers, Tracing Cloth, and Architects, Engi-
aeers' and Surveyors Supplies in general.
Modern Office Devices and. in fact every
thing usually found in a weIl-rcgulatcd book
and stationery establishment.
Lowest prices prompt and careful service
ROBERT w FRENCH.
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CILT GOODS.
We have bought direct from the manufac-
turer new line of Hadsome Cabinet Pieces,
made in Urns, Vases, Pitchers. Sconces, Mir
rors, etc. made Of metal and finished in rich
gold. These goods will not tarnish. are en-.
tire new, and exceedingly handsome and
snowy. Being entirely new in both design
and finish. they will make most acceptable
wedding gifts and we invite your inspection
of our line. Sold only by
E.J. MILLER & SON.
81 King street.
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Saturday
and 311 King Alexandria, Va there all the VctoH
toatt
IN
A.A PRUDEN, Manager Victor
NJ sreetA Alcxand
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

E,OR PENTHOUSE, No. 904 Prince
II street. Apply to Mrs. J. II. D. SMOOT,
Gil Prince street fcb19
NOR SALE OR RENT.-The COMFORT
II ABLE FRAME RESIDENCE on the east
side of St. Asaph street between Cameron and
Queen streets. Gas, bath room &c. side ell
trance and backyard. Apply at this Office
novel If
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TRUSTEE'S SALE.

YNRUSTEE'S SALE.
By virtue of deed of trust recorded in
iber l. No 4, page 446 Clerks office Of the
Alexandria County Court at the request
of the creditor, will sell under the terms of
said deed the property thereby conveyed
to-wit: A TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND situate about one half of a mile
north of the city OF Alexandria Va on the
west side of the Washington and Alexandria
turnpike, adjoining the land formerly occu-
pied by Michael Hart, at public auction, on
SATURDAY, the eth day of April. 1894 on
Royal street in front of the Market House.
on the following terms, to-wit; About S9oo
cash and the residue in six months from day
If sale JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
- oo+s Trustee.