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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
AUCTION SALES.
By o'Neal s. Lunt, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE.

By direction Of the board OF directors OF the
Alexandra Perpetual Ruilding Fund Assoe1a-
ton. the undersigned, trustees OF the said as
sociG;ion, by virtue OF a certain deed OF trust,
dated on the 10Th day OF June 1S92. ard
recorded in deed book No. q page 5S4. OF
the land records of the city of Alexandra,
Virginia executed by Hugo Herfulth and
Martina r Herfurth, his wife, to Lewis Nc
Kenzie Bell and others, trustees, will sell at
public arction for cash at II O'Clock N. on
SATURDAY.
the 9th day Of April. 1895,
in front of the Royal street entrance TO the
Market Building in the city CT Alexandria,
Virginia the following resi- estate, situate in
the city of alexandria, Virginia to wit:
First al that TENEMENT and LOT OF
GROUND beginning on the east side Of Fair
lax street IS feet 81 inchts to the no,thward
of Wilkes street; thence north on Fairfax
street % feet thence east parallel TO Wilkes
street 90 feet iuchts more or less thence
south parallel to Fairfax street % feet, and
t1euce west 90 feet . inches more or less, u
the beginning.
Second. All that LOT OF GROUND on the
east side of Fairfax street and lying north Of
the lot formerly owned by Josiah II. Davis
deceased, and beginning on the north l'ne OF
said Davis's lot and running north 10 feet
more or less, to what was formerly known Is
Jenkins's lot; thence east parallel to Wil&e;
street 9S feet inches to the back OF TIE l9t
thence south to the line Of said Daviss lot
ard thence west with that line to the begin
Ding with the exception and reservation o.
IS inches of ground on tho south line OF said
lot, beginning on Fairfax street and extend
ing east As feet, to be always Kept open as al
alley for the accommodation OF the owneI:
and occupiers of this lot End said Da.vis.s lct
together with all rights and appurtenanccs l
the said lots Of ground belonging. Convey
ancing at the cost OF the purchaser
LEWIS MCKENZIE BELL,
FRANK WAKEFIELD, Trustees.
SAMUEL Z. FISHER,
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BY v'Neal & Lunt. Auctioncrs.
TRUSTEES SALE.

"A
BY the direction of the Board of Directors
! of the Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund
Association, the undersigned trustees of the
said association by virtue Of two certain deeds
OF trust, one dated on the 21st day Of No
| vember, 1892, and recorded in deed book No.
% page 452 of the land records of the city
OF Alexandria, Virginia, executed by John n.
achafe add Annie NJ. Schafc, his wife, TO
and the other dated on the 2Sth day OF July.
1893, and recorded III deed book, No. 81,
page 113 of said land records executed by
Thomas Hattcn, trustee, and John n Schafe
| and Annie NJ. Schafe his wife. to Lewis Nc.
Kenzie Bell, ct ais. trustees will sell at pub.
lie auction for cash, at II o'clock m., on
SATURDAY,
the 9th day of April. 1895,
in front of the Royal street entrance TO the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria
Virginia, to-wit:
ALL THAT TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND beginning on the west side of
Columbus street IS feet inches south of
Gibbon street, and running thence south on
Columbus street IS feet inches; thence
west parallel to Gibbon street 113 feet
inches more or less to an alley 20 feet wide ::
thence north on said alley 10 feet 4 inches :;
and thence east in a straight line 113 feet 5
inches more or less, to the beginning. To-
gether with all rights and appearances to the
said lot of ground belonging
Conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser.
LEWIS MCKENZIE BELL,
FRANK WAKEFIELD. Trustees.
SAMUEL B. FISHER,
apis is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
arexa,,tlria a5azette,
TUESDAY EVENING. APRIL %, 10 5
BgFoRE FULroN's STEAMBoAT.-The

BEFORE FULToN's STEAMBoAT.-The
records of Jefferson county, W. Va,
nrove what is not generally known,
that Robert Fulton was not the first
man to huild>a steamboat in this coun-
try. He was anticipated over twenty
two years by James Rumsey, CT
Charleston, Va, now West Virginia.
Rumsey's steamboat was pariiy con-
structed in Frederick county, Nd, IL
1885. 1t was fitted up with machinery
partly manufactured at furnance call
ed The Cococtin Furnace" owned by
] Unison Brothers, and located neal the
town of Frederick.
The two cylinders, the boiler, pumps,
pipes, &C., were built in Baltimore;
Part of the work was done ct the old
Antietum Iron Works. Rumse..'s boat
was so feet in length and 1t was pro-
o lied by an engine which worked a
Vertical pump placed in the centre OF
tie vessel. The water was drawn IL
at the bow and forced out at the Stern
through horizontal pipe. The entire
weight OF the machinery was 600
pounds and the tonnage OF the vessel
was three tors. The entire machinery
including the boiler, Sc, took up a
space OF very little over four feet
square.
The first public experiment took
place on the Potomac river on March
il, 1856, when the boat showed spee5
of four miles an hour up stream. the
records of Jefferson county also sho"
that George Washington and Gov
Thomas johnson, of Maryland, were
among the patrons of Rumsey, and that
the experiment was made in the inter
est of the then proposed Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
By 2. F. Knox, Auctioneer.
NOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

That very valuable piece property known
as the BRENT MANSION AND GROUNDS,
fronting 246 feet 10 inches on Prince street
and running back on Patrick and henry
streets 142 feet inches with Improvements,
consisting Of the LARGE EVANSTON on Prince
street, aud two BRICK DWELLINGS on
Patrick street, will be offered at public sale on
THURSDAY, the 30th day of May, at II
o'clock noon, in front of the premises.
Terms-One-fourth cash, balance in easy
payments. ARTHUR HERBERT,
an1T cots Trustee for Mrs. =. C. Lewis.
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Buck,en's Arnica salve.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns. end all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran.
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale By
E. s. Ieadbcster and Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

It will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms Of the disease ap-
pear. % and so cent bottles for sale by
I. Stahler 81 Co.
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ap12 cots
ByR. Knox, Auctioneer.
A UcT1oN SALES.

| a UCIION SALES.
By order of the stockholders, the Board of
Directors of the Potomac Shoe Company, of
Alexandria, Va, will offer for sale at public
auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of
April, 1895, the ENTIRE PROPERTY and
pant Of the company, situated at the
southeast corner of Prince and Fairfax streets.
Ifnot sold as whole, the Engine, Boiler,
Machinery, Fixtures and appliances will be
offered u whole, and if not so sold, the
several pieces will be sold separately. In
vcptories OF the property may be had of the
Undersigned on or after the 1st of April,
1895.
Terms: If sold as whole, one-fourth
c-sb balance in one, two and three years ;
h5g wise cash. A deposit of $500 on sale
- whole will be required on the day of sale,
mich is to be forfeited if the terms Of sale
@le not complied with within ten days from
IT, day f sale. The machines are all med
ern and i'll good order
GEORGE B. HILL,
MARIO 2awts President
.Ee- The above sale is postponed until
WEDNESDAY, May /. 1895, at the Fairfax
s., Of front Of the factory, at - o'clock noon.
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STEAMERS.
yYYAsdINGToN STEAMBOAT COM
w PANY (LIMITEDl
FERRY SCHEDULE


On and after March 4th, 1895, and un-
I'll further notice the following ferry sched-
ule will be in force
Leave Alexandra, foot of King street,
at6OO, 730, 8 80, 9 30, 10 80 and II 80
8. m, 1890, 80, 2 80, 8 80, 80, 80,
and 6 30p NJ.
Leave Washington, foot of Seventh st.
at 6 80. 7 30, 8 80, 9 80, 10 80 and IL 80
q. m, II 80, so, 2 30, 3 80, 4 30, 8 80,
and 6 30 p. NJ.
NIB. Same schedule Sundays commencing
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS STEAM
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 90 3. m, and Alexandria at ~
a. m, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
st Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
G. W. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT. agent.
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RAILROADS.
SOUTHERN GALWAY {
y Schedule Effective April 81 1895

AY (PIEDMoN AIR L1NE).
1895 subject to change without notice to the public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
BxRF Knox. Anctioneer

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF Trust
ID made by George Monch, bearing Gate
on the LIST day Of September, 1891. and of re-
cord in the land records of Fairfax county,
Virginia, in deed book L, No. 5, folio $50. the
subscriber as trustee in the said deed of trust
named, being thereto required by the bene-
ficiaries in said deed of trust, will offer for
sale at public auction on
SATURDAY,
the 18th day of May, 1895,
at - o'clock m at the Royal street entrance
to Market Building, in the city of Alexandra,
Virginia, the property conveyed by the said
deed Of trust; TO wit:
& TRACT OF Ian D with the BUILDINGS
thereon in the said county Of Fairfax con-
tanning twenty-three (23) acres, more or less.
The said land is situated on the Telegraph
road" about two miles from the city of Alex
andria. Virgins, and is improved by com-
Portable dwelling and other buildings, and is
now oc -upied by the said George Monch The
terms of sale, by consent of all parties inter.
ested will be one third "a of the purchase
money i'll cash, and the balance in two (2)
equal instalments at one Il and two (2) years
from the day OF sale the deferred payments
10 bear interest from the day of sale and to
be secured by the notes Of the purchaser and
deed of trust on the land.
FL. PAFF,
ap12 cots Trustee
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ESTABLISHED 10 YEARS
The Old Established Firm Of
JOSIAH H. D. SMooT

offers to the trade, and those contemplating
building, the following, which is offered a.
the very lowest prices:
100000 feet of Lumber of all kinds ana
descriptions.
100000 Cypress and White Pine Shingles.
100000 Laths,
And much larger supply of Doors, Glazed
Sash, Blinds, Lime, Cement and Plaster than
is usually carried in this State
We have secured the services of sn ex-
perienced mill man, who has thoroughly over
hauled all our machinery and placed it in
6rst-class condition. This, in connection with
some valuable Improvements made TO our
plant, places us in better shape for furnishing
first-class work, with promptness, than ever
before. Our employees are Ill experienced
men, and we do not hesitate to guarantee the
workmanship and quality Of our productions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

The latest mail from China brought to
The Star pamphlet in which one of the
editors of the Shanghai Mercury sets forth
a history of the Szechuen riots, which took
place in May and June of the present year.
Anyone who reads Mr.. Cunnnghams
timely contribution will see plainly that
the Chinese authorities We're really in &C
cord with those who rioted at Chengtu, at
Yachow, at Suifu, at Kiating and at Paon-
ingfu, and 1t will also appear that up to
the end CT July the United States had done
very little to maintain its dignity as a
ration. Accompanying Mr.. Cunningham's
sketch of the riots is a request from a
committee appointed by a large meeting of
American citizens held in Shanghai; a re-
quest which is predicated upon general be-
lief among foreigners resident in China
that the action hitherto taken by western
governments in similar cases has been ut
terly inadequate. The petition is for
prompt and vigorous action. The meeting
Ct American citizens at Shanghai was Of
tie opinion that the work of investigating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

Reasonably rapid transit on city streets
Is desirable, but street-railroad managers
must not be permitted to lose sight of the
fact that the limbs and lives of passengers
must receive primary consideration. From
complaints which were yesterday laid be-
fore the District Commissioners 1t would
appear that some of the mechanically
operated street-railroad cars are not
stopped as they should be for passengers
tc get on or off. The complaints seem to
be made entirely by men, and it is alleged
that both gripmen and conductors are of
opinion that almost any kind of a man
ought to oe able to get on or off moving
car without seriously damaging himself
But behind the gripmen and conductors
are the responsible officials. who naturally
desire to have the cars make the best pos
sible time from end to end of the respec-
tive routes. Speed. however, is not every
thing; the safety of passengers must-even
If there has to be a police regulation on
the subject-be the point of greatest con-
Germ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

The photograph has been applied to all
sorts of uses. but the chances are that
1t was never used as a substitute for a
minister at a funeral until, on one day
last week, the deputy coroner of Graves
end. N. Y, turned one Of the marvellous
instruments loose upon the relatives and
friends of Coney Island freak who had
died day or so before. Having at times
experienced difficulty in securing the serv-
ices Of clergyman, this deputy coroner
some time ago bought a photograph and
had a clergyman talk thereto so much as
was deemed necessary of the burial serv-
ice, while a choir chanted appropriate
hymns. The experiment of substituting a
monograph for a minister and church
choir is said to have been regarded by
all those present as a success. Ministers
wives should see In this innovation threat
which may some day materialize to such
proportions as to deprive them of the
marriage fees which their husbands, as a
rule. turn over to them for pin-money;
for If one may be buried by photograph
there Is no reason why the machine should
not rattle off the marriage ceremony. The
enterprising man who will load waxen
cylinder with the magic words that wed
might find the operation Of the instru-
mcnt much more profitable than 1t Is when
1t merely gives forth street songs and min
strel dialogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

A remarkable case of mental disturb
ance Is that which seems to affiict Mrs. E.
L. Gardner. the Nebraska woman who at
tended the Christian Endeavor convention
In Boston and who was lost to her family
and friends for some time thereafter. Pa
tient search resulted in her being located
In Norwich, Conn.,, where she had secured
employment under a new name and as q
single woman. although she had left be-
hind her in Nebraska husband and three
children. For awhile she insisted. even to
people who had come on from her Ne
braska home. that she was not the wo-
man whom they sought, but was another
individual, and Sc earnest was she in her
declarations that che convinced many that
her hallucination was a reality. Examina-
ton by experts reveals the fact that Mrs.
Gardner suffers from suddenly developed
phase of insanity extremely uncommon.
charge of her case that cure can be ef-
fected. People who are intimately ac-
quainted with Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner de-
clare that their home life was most happy.
Had there been any serious friction be-
tween husband and. wife, then Mrs. Gard
ner's endeavor to start life anew and alone
might not have been so surprising. but in
were satisfactory and that Mrs. Gardner
was passionately fond of her three chill
dren, the aff1iction from which she suffers
will afford the medical fraternity subject
for discussion for some time to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

After devoting much time TO deliberate
investigation, the excise board has come
to the conclusion that there is public ne
cessity for reduction in the number of sa-
looms in the District of Columbia, and has
announced that disappointment awaits
many persons who expect to secure IL
censes, for the coming license year, to run
saloons in what Is undoubtedly the most
disreputable quarter of Washington. Criti-
cism of this conclusion will not emanate
from the people generally, for there is no
appreciable quantity or quality of what
may be termed decent sentiment favorable
to the continued existence of the plague
spot which, while profitable to the finan-
cially interested, has never been anything
less than menace to true citizenship and
stain upon the good name of the COM
murity. The matter has been much de-
bated in a quiet and seemly way, but it
has never yet been made plain that the
policy which has been pursued in dealing
with this perplexing problem is even ap-
proxlmately right. There can be no ques-
ton, however, as to the propriety of the
prohibitive program of the excise board
concerning Division liquor licenses. Where
immortality centers there disorder may be
looked for, so it Is entirely reasonable to
remove from such a neighborhood the I'M
questioned causes of the greater portion
Of boisterous misbehavior-the gin-mills
from which men and women procure the
material which actively promotes so many
forms of misdemeanor and crime Ire
mendous pressure will be brought to bear
upon the excise board for the purpose of
working a reversal, If that be possible, of
the announced conclusion; the financial,
polit al and social wires will all be oper-
ated in behalf of those who want to be
saioon-keepers without let or hindrance.
How the struggle will end cannot as yet
be foretold. but The Star sincerely hopes
that the excise board will not weaken in
this matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

Washingtons growth has been impeded
and distorted because provision was not
made years ago for the extension of streets
and avenues that a steadily growing popu
1ation now demands shall be made. Only
those who were affrmatively interested in
the proposition to place upon the statute
books a suitable and equitable law have
any real idea as to the difficulties attend
ant upon the task of converting Congress
to the views held by the great majority
of those whose residence is at the national
capital. 1t would therefore be most dis
appointing and altogether unfortunate If
1t should now appear that the statute is
defective in any material respect. There
is steady and increasing pressure from the
comparatively crowded city toward the
rapidly developing suburbs, and unless
there are effective regulations for the gov
eminent of those who desire to erect
homes beyond the so-called "city limits"
there will be more and more embarrassing
and injurious enlargement of the present
great and unnecessary confusion as to
the street lines and grades. In the work
which the authorities propose to do in this
extremely important duty of street extern
sion 1t may occasionally be that some
few property-owners will believe them
selves to be improperly treated because de-
sirable lots will be cut up and handsome
homes destroyed. The number of such in
stances will. however be extremely small,
and there will doubtless be reasonable Pc
ouniary recompense proffered those who
are called upon to suffer. Sufferers are
not, however, always philosophical. and are
sometimes inclined to be trifie impa-
tent with those who give IDem good adj
vice. Nevertheless, 1t cannot be denied
that the street extension plan will. as
whole, be a superbly good thing for the
entire community. and is therefore. deserv-
ing of sincere general support, and even of
some sacrifices in the public interest on
the part of individuals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

the outrages might we'll be placed in the
hands Of the United States consul general
at Shanghai, Mr.. T. R. Jernigan. Since
Mr.. Cunningham's pamphlet and the ac-
companying document were mailed at
Shanghai. it has become known that the
Chinese government would not permit in
vestgation by any foreigners: which ar
bitrary and inconsiderate decision is fur
Their argument in favor of the prompt and
vigorous action" which the Americans resi-
dent at Shanghai hope will be taken. Just
what the State Department is doing in
this matter is not known to any but the
few who mystically operate that branch Of
this government, but everybody who has
read the story Of the outrages committed
in China during the summer is convinced
that Secretary Olney should use at least
copious and vigorous language in demand
ing from China all the rights which are
supposed to be guaranteed Americans by
treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21
Boys Good Clothing.

Atwood Suits, two patterns suitable for early
fall wear. Regular $500 quality. Each. $50
Navy Blue Atwood Sailor Suits, trimmed with
white braid. Sizes to II. Regular $500 quality.
Navy Blue All-wool Cheviot Pants, per pair. SLIGO
Atwood Fancy Cheviot Pants, regular $1OO
quality. Per pair. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .69e.
Fauntleroy Blouses for small boys, new lot just
in. Sizes 3 to g. Each. Toe. to $l5O
Fauntleroy Blouses that sell regularly for $500
to $3.50 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500 to $500
Unlaundered Percale Shirt Waists, ''Nonpareil''
brand, pretty patterns. Each. SOC.
Unlaundered White Waists, Mothers Friend
brand (patent belt) Each. ..................6 zoe.
same, laundered .doc
Better Laundered Waists at. .$1OO
Iaundered Percale Waists. 90
SallcO Waists .<oc
Outing Cloth Blouses.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Poe
Madras Blouses, usually Toe. ...........-... aOc
French Flannel Blouses usually 81 %. .75c
All-wool Blue Flannel Waists. s.. 90
Cotton Sweaters ................-.... Soc
G5u nOOr. lUtn DluSD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21
Bordered Carpets.

We have several hundred made up during
the summer from our remnants, which we
offer at about one-half what it would cost to
make them from regular stock 1t is i'm
portant that you bring the size Of your rooms
when you come to look at them. These few
sample values give you an idea Of how much
you can save
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21
Before the Fray.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Let Calvin S. Brice. Allen W. Thurman,
Bill Taylor. John H. Thomas, E. b. Finley,
Sam McMillen, Frank H. Hurd and Joe
Bowling be diligently searched by a stall
wart democratic committee as they enter
the convention hall at Springfield The
democratic party cannot afford to take any
chances in the present emergency. If there
is to be a fight, let it be with the weapons
which nature has given to every man, and
not with the deadly inventions Of war
And may the best men win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21
Seas0nable Shoes at
Reduced Prices.

Boys Tan Lace Shoes, Piccadly toes. to 51a.
Reduced from $500 per pair tO.............$1.50
Boys Tan 0xfords, to 81. Reduced from
S%VV per pair 10. .$l-VV
Misses Tan Button Shoes, II to 2, A to D. Re-
duced from $500 per pair to. s1.75
table Of miscellaneous small lots, including
Women's Black and Tan Oxfords and White and
Red Slippers and Misses Black Button Shoes.
The sizes are all small. Choice for. .$1O0 pair
Chhdren's and Misses Tan and Black Oxfords,
all sizes, per pair. 90 to $500
I'D floor. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. list annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

There is no reason why Grover Cleve-
land should be expected to come forward
with any frantic third term declarations.
He expressed himself clearly and conciseIy
years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

The pleasure of the Bar Harbor meeting
of ex-Secretary Whitney and Thomas b.
Reed was no doubt the greater because
the entire absence of any sentiments of
rivalry on presidential matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-21

Mr. Blackburn has abandoned time worn
issues and Is out enthusiastically on a rer-
sonal popularity platform.