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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
FAUoUIER NOTES.

Mrs. Josie Jacobs, wife of Mr.. Law
renee Jacobs, died near FAINT, on Satur-
day morning, June 2Sth.
Miss VERNE Harris, eldest daughter
of Mr.. Willie Harris, of Alexandria, is
visiting her school girl friend, Miss
Cassie Sewers. She graduated q few
weeks since, and doubtless appreciates
rest from the taxing tasks of school life.
Last ourt-Monday the auctioneer
sold POS acres at $23 per acre, and 100
acres at SIT per acre, offered under de-
cree in the chancery suit of Hathaway's
executor vs. Smith, James Y. Brooke,
special commissioner. Mr.. G. G. Hath
away was purchaser.
Rev. MIR. Rice, Alexandria's "boy-
preacher" st the close of his meetings
in the Presbyterian Church here this
week was congratulated and warmly
thanked by very many of all denomi.
nations. They wished his connection
abundant sheaves for his iabors in the
Masters harvest. He has left a splen-
did impression on the crowded audi
ences attending services held here by
him.
Mr.. Matthews, lay evangelist of the
Church of England, whose Jealous
labors last autumn were so largely at
tended and successful, has again ar
rived from the mother country, guest
of Rev. e. L. Kinks at Upperville. He
conducted service and preached in the
Episcopal church Sunday evening, and
as he will remain during the summer,
will doubtless continue his work in Up.
perville and Middleburg.-Wa,renton
linden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

The FLESH Of horses has become
such q common article of food in sew
ersf European countries that those who
import it from this country buy the
horses alive, in order to reduce the
tariff charges. The facts that people in
this country are willing to become serfs
for food, and that those of Europe are
eating old and vermont horses to keep
themselves alive, suggest the thought
that, after all, the ideas of Nautilus in
respect of the necessity for the reduc-
ton of population are not SO abhorrent
ss some suppose them to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
TEE EMrREss OF cH1NA.-It ma

THE EMPRESS OF CHINA.-It may not be
known generally that tho Dowager Empress
of China has had very romantic history.
She was child of poor parents in the suburbs
of Canton, and remarkable for her beauty.
At time when her parents did not know
whence their daily bread was to come she
suggested that they sell her as slave. This
course was followed and she became the
property of famous general. He was so en-
chanted with her beauty that he adopted her.
When the general next went to Pekin, so
says a correspondent tho general offered his
beautiful daughter to the Emperor, and there
by won great favor. The young girl SO
charmed His Majesty by her looks and intel
ligence that he soon made her his wife. When
the Emperor died the former slave became
regent Of the Empire, and administered the
national affairs better than ALMOST any of her
predecessors. She is justly considered one Of
the greatest women of her time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
INTERESTING DECISIONS.


The following were among the decis-
ions handed down by the Court of APP
peala last week at Wytheville:
A. s. Asberry. ct al, rs. city of Roa-
noke. Reversed. Opinion by Judge
Cardwell. Writ of error to judg-
ment of the Circuit Court of Roam.
oke city. The case involved q
question of first impression in
Virginia-yiz, whether or not proyi-
sion in the city charter empowering the
city authorities to create personal debt
against an AUDITING lot-owner for an as
sessment levied upon his property for
cost of paving the street in front OF the
property so assessed, enforcible by bill
in chancery, suit, or motion, Is in con-
fict with section 1, article 10, of the
Constitution of the State. The court
held that such provision in che chart
er is unconstitutional and imperative.
The decree of the court declares I'M
constitutional the attempt on the part
of the city to make real estate owners
personally liable for the assessments,
but does not determine as to whether
the assessments can be enforced by
liens on the real estate. The case
grew out of the fact that Asberry and
Coon, who were among those assessed
by the city for the pavement of Camp
bell avenue, resisted payment, and the
lower court rendered decision in favor
of the city in suit brought against
them. By the provisions of the charter
and the ordinances imposing the assess
ment, it was made al lien on the real es-
tate as well as personal liability created
for legal assessments on AUDITING own
ers for street improvements, but the
question of whether valid lien can be
created on AUDITING property has not
been decided by the court, nor has the
constitutionality of such method of
procedure been passed upon. If the
court should sustain the lien on the
property, it can be collected by the city
as delinquent land tax.
Powell Whitehurst & Co. vs. ]. NJ.
Berry, ct ais. Reversed. Opinion by
Judge Harrison. This was suit in
| the Circuit Court of Bedford county,
brought by ]. NJ. Berry and others to
enforce specific performance of o cob
tract for the sale by them to Powell,
Whitehurst & Co. of certain lots in
Bedford City. The transaction was in
November, 1890, and was the sale of
thirteen lote, at $500. The purchaser
had paid 81 $50 in cash, and delivered
his bonds to the vendor, and the suit
was brought to enforce specific perform
ance for the deferred payments. The
court held that the vendor was guilty
of the gressest negligence in making
his vendee deed, and especially at a
time when there was great activity III
the sale of real estate, and the lots
were bought for immediate resale. The
court also held that the vendor was
not entitled to RECESSION of the con-
tract, that nc sufficient grounds were
alleged in their bill, or proved, upon
which to base RECESSION of the con-
tract. The decree of the Circuit Court
W IS reversed, and both bills dismissed,
Ind the parties left to such remedies as
they may have In act of law, the case
not being of that class where court
of equity having the parties before it
can do complete Justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

OF ALL things regret is the vainest.
But, for all that, there is no use and as
little sense in shutting ones eyes to
what is before them and denying the
fact patent to all intelligent observers,
that things in this country are going
rapidly from bad to worse, and that
they must be worse before they can be
better. The wiser course would be to
await with complaisance the coming Of
the evil, as they will speed the ap-
proach of the better days, and in the
meantime to let the world wag as it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

TIE PRESIDENT, unlike his Secre-
tary of the Navy, in his recent letter to
the Tammany, the regular, democracy
of New York, says nothing about har-
mony or "confraternity." Mr.. Cleve-
land never has liked Tammany demo-
Gratis since John Kelley opposed his
nomination, and he takes no pains to
conceal the animosity no nurses for
them. His influence defeated them last
November and gave their whole State
to the republicans, and he would exert
it again, for the same object, rather than
use it for the election of their candi-
,dafaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

In MANY of the orations delivered
last Thursday, references were made to
the ''hardships and suferings of the pa
triotic and unselfsh fathers and mothers
of Revolutionary times" Why, COM
ed with the hardships. suterings
M ::sery endured by the men and
WON ethe South during the war be-
tween the s>tes, and all for home rule
and love of country, ana with no con-
ceivable selfish object in view, those
of their ancestors in the Revolutionary
war were as nothing. If the privations
ofGeneral Washington's army had been
as great as those of General Lees, the
United States would still be happy and
prosperous English colonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

SECRETARY MORTON has deprived
congressman of valuable means of
electioneering, by putting stop to
their distributing seed among their con.
stituents at the cost of the government.
But by doing SO he has saved the
Treasury great deal of totally unnec-
,essary expense. Saving thousands on
seeds, however, while losing millions
ON gold bonds, is by no means profit
able business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

EX-GOVERNOR CAMPBELL of Ohio is
SO enamored of the Monroe resolution
that he would seize and annex Cuba.
AS people can say, and many of them
do, what they please in this country,
Mr.. Campbell must be allowed to
preach jingoism to his hearts content,
for talk is breath. But if such preach
ing by him or any body else shall result
in deeds, as it may do, the United
States will wake up some morning to
find themselves engaged in a war with
nation that will sweep their commence
from the seas; and what will American
farmers thea do with their surplus pr ID
ucts?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

AGENTS ARE now prospecting in some
of the lower counties of Maryland for a
site for large colony ofindustrious peo-
pie from that part of Europe once known
as the Low Countries. There are good
and cheap lands in the tidewater coun-
ties of Maryland, but there ara better
and cheaper in those of Virginia, and ii
the agents referred to have the best in
terests of those who employ them 10
view, they will cross the Potomac and
look at the latter, and compare the
market facilities of the two regions, be-
fore making their report. Virginia
doesn't want all sorts of immigrants
but worthy ones will always find hos
pitable homes within her borders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
Herald.

The American Historical Register for July
has been received from its publishers in
Philadelphia. Its contents are: Portrait of
General Lafayette, Lafayette's Visit to the
United States, Philadelphia Business Direc :.
tory of 1893, The Founder of New York
Slavery in Pennsylvania, a Colonial Romance
Miss vining, Revolutionary Belle; The
North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati,
frances Interest in America, The First Con-
fedcrate Gun at Gettysburg Some Colonial
Families, dwelling of the Louisbourg Monu.
ment, Shay's Rebellion, Autograph Depart
ment, Proceedings and Celebrations of the
Patriotic Hereditary Societies, ard Notes and
Queries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 8, 1895.

THE so-called reformers of Washing
ton who are essaying the vain task OF
breaking up the private money lenders
and pawn brokers of that city, by fruit
lessly attempting to establish public In
situations for lending small sums OF
money to people in pecuniary straits
are doing no body any good, but the
borrowers much harm. People who
want to borrow small sum of money
would rather pay little more for it
and have the transaction known only
to themselves and the lender, than to
pay less and deal with public institu-
ton. Similar attempts have often been
made in other cities, and have always
failed. There have been pawn brokers
from the first, and will be to the last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
AuOuiet at the Mines.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, July 6.-The
entire Second regiment of State militia
consisting of nine companies are now
assembled ut their armories in the
western part of this State and ready to
proceed up the Norfolk and Western
railroad where the trouble in mining
circles is feared. Reports from there
this morning said that matters were
quiet, but a break out is liable to take
place any minute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
A horse kicked Fl. s. Skater, of the

A horse kicked Fl. s. shafer, of the
Freemyer House, Middleburg, N. Y.
on the knee, which laid him up in bed
and caused the knee joint to become
stiff. A friend recommended him 10
use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which
he did, and in two days was able to be
around. Mr.. Shafer has recommended
it to others and says it is excellent for
any kind of bruise or sprain. This
same Remedy is also famous for its
cures of rheumatism. For sale by L.
Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
Court of Appeals at wytheville.

Court Of Appeals at WytheyilIe.
Exchange and Deposit Bank ys. E.
S. Fugate ct. al. Appeal from Wash
ington county. Argued and submitted.
John L. Bradley VS.. c. Summers ct.
al. Appeal from Washington county.
Matter compromised and dismissed.
A. Il. Bishop ct. al. vs.. Bristol Land
Company ct. al. Appeal from Wash
ington county. Continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

CHICAGO. July 6.-wheat-July SO;
Sept 70Tsa70ss Dec 1875. Corn-July Az;
Sept 459Ba451h Dec 37R4 May 371a. Oats
July 24ls Sept 241s May 275a. Pork
Sept $12 80. Lard-Sept So 65. Ribs-July
$6 35; Sept Sc 521s. Wheat opened firm
Corn opened steady but broke to "puts" on
professional selling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

at Cloverdale yesterday morning
Mrs. T. w. Bloomfield was bitten by a
moccasin which was found in the bed
she was sleeping in Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
FAIRFAX NOTES.

At the quarterly conference of the NJ. E.
Church it was decided not to sell DIN Chapel
at Fairfax O.. n.
A new postofice will soon be established at
Hunters, short distance below Alexandra.
Mr. E. @. Golson, agent at Fairfax Station,
has resigned. The place will be temporarily
filled by Mr.. Thrift.
japanese lanterns, flowers and bright bunt-
ing made the lawn at 'sDunleith," the home
OF Mrs. T. B. Love, d scene Of rare beauty on
Tuesday evening last, the occasion being
lawn party and German given by Mr.. Tyler
Caldwell, of Memphis, the nephew OF Mrs.
Love, in honor of Misses Pauline Mosby, Of
Washington, and Alice Fitzhugh, of Fairfax.
Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

BAsERALL.-The baseball games of yester-
day resulted as follows: Cleveland 10, Pitts
burg 6; Cincinnati Ia, Chicago 8; st. Louis
6, Louisville 5. The following is the stand
ing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Vs., postofice
July 6.
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.
Brown, Mrs s NJ HUFFMAN, Mrs L w
Davis, Frank Jennel, Mrs Eli
Dixon, r a King, James
Edmonston, Miss III Lee, Ellen
Fogarty. James Lyles, Mrs Virginia
Greer, Lola M,Gregor, Mrs Marion
Haier Miss Nellie Price, Woods
Hanes & Co, P Il Riley, Samuel
Hinton, l. Violet, Mrs Chas A
G. C. CARLIN. P. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

The Southern Planter for July has been re-
csived from its publishers in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

uELMBoLD's JELLY OF GLYCERNE
III AND ROSES aud Watts's Glycerine
Jelly of Violets for rendering the skin soft
and smooth, and allaying smarting and rough.
ness, resulting from cold winds and impure
soap. Price % cents. For sale by
G. J. w. SUMMERS,
g. w. Cor. Duke and Alfred streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

NEW YORK, July 6.-F1our-state and
western quiet and weak. Wheat-No Q red
dull and ssc higher; steady; July 1888. Corn
No 2 dull and lower; Sept 49Sss50A Oats
No Q lower and dull Il Sept 27a4; Western
29a27 Pork dull and steady mess $13 5Oa
$14 %. Lard quiet and steady steam rem
dered Sc IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. July Speculation during
the first hour OF business was characterized
by strength. Speculation at IL o'clock WAS
firm.
BALTIMORE. July 6.-virginia IS, new,
73ha74 do Century 81 Saa62
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

A LOT OF CALICos in remnants, hand.
IL some patterns, to sell at &C per yard, just
received st
n qJAVlrkVEp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06
Alexandria Market. July O.

The wholesale markets arc unchanged to-
day. Dizziness prevails in all cereals. Flour
is changing hands in limited quantities and
at prices fraction lower than last week. No
Wheat is coming into market; the wet wealth
or has interferred with the thrashing; what
has betn shipped is in no condition for the
miller and it is difficult to place. Corn is in
light receipt and principally from the West.
No Oats or Rye is being offered. Butter,
Eggs, etc, are unchanged
BALTIMORE. July 6-Flour dull. Wheat
6rner No 2 red spot 71Ssa71a. July 711a
a71a4 Aug 72a721a; Sept 73a731s; steam
er No red 6s bid; southern wheat by SAM
pie 65a73; do on grade 67a72. Corn firm;
mixed spot 501As50a. July 50a50A; Aug
5Oa5OA; Sept 5OAa501a southern white
corn 50a52 do yellow 53a54. Oats firmer /;
No 2 white Western 3315a34; No 2 miIed
do 30lha31. Rye easier; No. 55a56. hay
quiet and steady; good to choice timothy
SIG so to SIT CO. Coffee firm at 153..
Sugar strong and active granulated 81 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

A PALE full yard.wido UNBLEACHED
n COTTON, best to be found for the mon
ey Just received at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

GHoICE LoUDoUN BUTTER at Is and
" 18 cents per pound.
WIN. P. WOOLLS & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-06

A HANDSOME new assortment of PER.
n GALS just received at
A. G. SLAYMAKER'S,
Successor to Amos 3. Slaymaker.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-03
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 80
AT 10 O'CLOCK \. VI.

BY order of the Trustees of the Sailors
Home Society, l shall offer for sale on the
grounds ut 10 a III. on THURSDAY, De
cember 10Th, 1895, 80 years lease fro n
the lSt day OF January, 1896, of part of the
premises, viz:
10 feet along Alakea street by 20 feet
deep along Halekauila street, thence along
the lot III feet inches to roadway. thence
20 feet TO Alakea street, upon the following
conditions:
This lease is offered al an upset price of
$500 thirty dollars per month rent al fr ON
January lst, 1896, rent TO be paid quarterly
in advance.
The p rchaser of the lease agreeing TO
erect within nine (9) months from January
l>t. 1896 brick or stone two-stOry build
ing 10 cost about fifteen thousand dollars
$50 COO, plans OF which are to be submit
ted 10 and approved by The Trustees OF the
Sailors Home Society
The bIIIding and all erections
and improvements 10 revert 10 the
Society at expiration of this lease. The lease
10 contain the following conditions: That
no Intoxicating liquors shall be sold or
drank on the premises; no woman of LEVIED
character admitted, no gaming allowed nor
any other disorder tolerated.
The land i near the new Fish Market and
Is well located for retail stores aS il is di-
rectly on the line OF travel. \ deposit of
three 90 months rent 10 be paid on the fall
of the hammer.
a plan of the property to be offered may
be seen At the office OF the Hawaiian Safe
Deposit and Investment Company.
LE-FOr particulars. appl, to 1. Clones,
Esq Treasurer Sailors Home Society.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-03

Ok Monday the Fifty-third Con-
gress OF the United States opened
its session in Washington with a
political complexion changed to
such an extent that it viii receive
the closest attention from the peo-
pie Of the States and this country
as we'll. In the House the Repub-
licans have a majority OF about one
hundred and forty, and they will
form a numerous body in the Sen
ate, though they do not constitute
a majority. Meanwhile the execu-
tive lower remains in the hands Of
the Democrats. The question ma
turally arises whether Congress
will be content to dispose OF routine
legislation during the incUmbency
OF Mr.. Cleveland, or viii wait until
his retirement before embarking
upon legislative schemes upheld by
the opposing political parties. Ex-
perienced members OF the domi-
nant party give it out that there
Will be very little done except that
which comes under the head OF
"necessities." Appropriation bills
will, of course, be passed and
possibly a few measures hav-
ing a political bearing, but
the narrow margin by which the
control of the Senate is held, it is
highly probable that no measures
of a partisan character will be
passed. Owing to the near APP
proach of the election, however,
there will, doubtless, be plenty of
partisan argument, with attempts
by both factions to place their OPP
ponents in a disagreeable position |
before the country. Hawaiian af-
fairs Will undoubtedly figure pro-
in the discussions of the
hour, but the possibility that posi-
tive action will be taken, except on
cable matters, seems at present
improbable.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-03

As AN evidence Of the literary
freedom Of Russia it Is stated that
as many as 1922 books were pub
lished in that country last year
and over 100000 copies were
prepared for the market. One
tenth OF the books were OF a reli-
eious character and nine-tenths
belonged to the other departments
Of literature. Eight-tenths OF the
output was published in the Rus
sian language and the remainder
in the other languages used in
Russia including Hebrew. The
Russian censorate is very strict in
the examination OF works on poll
tics or economies, but gives the
wide berth TO scientific writers. In
other words the Russian can say
anything and spread any theory or
practice he likes, so long a he does
not touch the established princi-
pies and customs of the ruling
authorities. With all this latitude
however Russia has not become
noted for its scientific and literary
production, but has been thor
oughly advertised by its politi-
clans. This is but a proof OF the
old adage that if it IS desired to
bring a people into publicity, per-
secute them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-03
FOR SALE.

NO. 2.-FOR SALE OR LEASE VA
cant lot on Young street, near Thomas
Square. Desirable location near the resi-
dence of l.. Dee. Price $4,000.
10, MOlokai. Price S275. One-haf expense
of deeds.
NO. 81 ACRE OF FINE TARO LAND,
all in taro, located at Kamakela; water
right goes with the land. Last years tarO
crop sold for over $500. Price $1,000. One
half expense of dee eds.
NO. 9-BUILDING LOT AT AALA,
Palama, 50x15 feet, on Aala lane. Price
$14O0. One-half expense of deeds.
NO. 1O.-2 LOTS, EACH WITH TWO
story house, at Aala, Palama. Price to-
gether $3.50 or singly $1,000 and $3.50. One
half expense of deeds.
NO. n.-LOT WITH COTTAGES ON
Punchbowl street, below Queen street, near
water front, will ultimately become fine
business property. Price $500. One-half
expense of deeds.
NO. I3.-32S ACRES GRAZING, COT
fee and feed lands at Honokua, South
KOna, Hawaii.
NO. 14.-LAND AT PUMA, NUUANU
valley, mauka of "Hanai a Kamalama,"
Queen Emma's old residence; area 3 77-100
acres. Planted TO strawberries and taro.
Price $500.
NO. 16.-HOUSE AND PREMISES ON
the west corner of Hotel and Kekaulike
streets. Area 1925 square feet. House has
recently been repaired and shingled.
rare business opportunity. Deed, stamps
and acknowledgements at expense of pur-
chaser. Price $1,000.
NO. 17-THOSE EXTREMELY DESIR-
able premises centrally and conveniently,
nearly opposite Emma Square, Honolulu,
next door and mauka of the residence of
J. NJ. Dat, Esq. Certainly a bargain. For
particulars apply to the undersigned.