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The morning times., 1895-08-23
EVADING THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Sharper johnson Worked an Old but
Productive Swindling Game.

Sharper johnson Worked an Old but
Productive Swindling Game.
The Fourth precinct police are looking
for a man who has been victinizing persons
in South Washington by the get -you-a-gov-
ernment-position game. His latest victim
was Mr Robert Givens, OF No. 6I4 Third
street southwest
The sharper, who gave his name and ad.
dress as Robert johnson, of No. III Twen-
tieth street northwest, is described as
dark brown negro about forty years OF
age and attired in a Iight-colored suit of
clothes.
Givens reported to No. 4police station yes
terday that Johnson approached him yes
terday and asked if he was out of job. :"
Being told that he was, the swindler said
he was an intimate friend OF Public Printer
Benedict.
You know up in New York" he said
there is no such thing as the color line
and Benedict and l were Chums. He VIII
do anything l ask him"
The sharper then proposed to get Givens
an easy berth in the Government Printing
Office, which would pay him $50 per month.
1t VIII be a snap" he added. 'All
you will have to do will be to take charge
of eight rooms and water the flowers. You
VIII have short office hours and people to
do the work while you superintend."
GNens agreed toaCCept the placeand John
son immediately wanted an advance fee for
his services. Givens only had fifty cents,
which he gave to the sharper, but promised
him a goodly sum when he went TO work.
Last night GiYenS went to the Government
Printing Office TO meet Johnson. He was
not there and no one about the place had
ever heard of such person.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
GREAT THING FOR THOUGHT.

The report that a vigilance committee
is seriously contemplated in Alexandria
county TO protect citizens from lawless
characters should at least awaken the
Board OF Trade in this city from its
midsummer slumber. A few months ago
that organization promised great things.
Evidence against violatofs Of the law in
Alexandria county was accumulated after
much newspaper talk, and IL looked as if
the gamblers, thieves aud thugs were about
TO be run out of the county on hop, skip
aud jump.
But alas for human expectations. The
Board OF Trade made a II arrangement with
Governor O'Ferrall to do business through
his phonograph, and this vigilance commit
tee is the consequence. Like great many
enterprises that commence with brass
band send-off, the Board Of Trade attempt
to reform Alexandria county by way OF
Richmond has fizZled fiascO tha is too
small toIonk at with anything but magni-
flying glass. But it is a great thing to
think about as a pointer for future events.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
Sdks and Company
Per Penn sf:sst sGa Sss' "SdkS' Corner.

TO employ only union men in the future. II
he does not consent to this proposition the
matter VIII De reported To the Federation
of Labor.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to visit House & Hermann re-
ported that they found Mr.. Prescott, the
one in charge, wiling 10 employ union
labor and 10 comply with union rules and
therefore no further trouble is anticipated.
The committee appointed to see Chris.
Xander reported that he has demanded
union labor An agreement has been
printed, under orders OF the council, which
win be forwarded to all local builders,
who are favorable TO ana willing to employ
union carpenters and stair builders, asking
for their signature. The object OF this
agreement, ,asstated, is to furnish rchitects,
prospective builders and business men OF
the city a list Of those builders who employ
union men exclusively.
This circular has so far net with much
success.
The council decided to have no hand in
the Labor Day parade, as no union nIu
sicians could be secured The carpenters
viii form ranks on Labor Day On the corner
OF Fifth and G streets northwest Three
OF the unions have decided to wear badges,
and uniform viii also be adopted by some.
One OF the delegates present requested TO
know who was responsible for the recent
publication in an afternoon paper O matters
not given out by the council, and ii was
unanimously decided that in future the sec
rctary alone would be allowed to give out
news, and other local organizations were
requested to withhold ali labor news OF
the council.
a letter was received from Mr.. a. Herr
mann, No. 73S Seventh street northwest,
requesting that the council have his name
removed from the unfair list The secre-
tary was instructed to inform him that the
council Will be opposed to doing this until
he builds a house and employees union men
in its construction.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
TAKE THE TIMES WITH YOU.

Summer Outings will Not BE En-
joyed Unless IL Goes Along.
The summer tide of pleasure and
heaIth-seekers has set In toward
mountains, springs and seashore.
No plans for the seasons outing
viii be complete unless The Times
Is included among the neces>aries.
Men and women may 20 from town
10 leave care behind, but those who
would keep their finger on the pub
lie pulSe, or he "A breast of the worlds
l,puep.ngS. or. indeed, who need a
golden nuk between themselves ana
the whirIiglg OF time-these must
hnve The Times sent daily 10 their
sylvan or seaside retreat.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

tracks lying in the streets, Mr.. Bradshaw
believes the present police power TO be
quite sufficient In this respect also the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company has
grievously offended, and long stretches OF
its tracks lie along and across public
streets, ON almost even grade, without
the least protection If the District
Commissioners, i'll the exercise of their po-
lice power, can remedy this condition,
il is difficult 10 understand why they have
not done so long ago. They are not
ignorant of the fact, for they know of it
by both personal observation and complaints
made TO them by citizens.
If the Commissioners have the authority
with which Mr. Bradshaw believes they
are invested, it is high time for them TO
exercise it promptly and effectively.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The Carpenters Council met in their hall,
No. 627 Massachusetts avenue, last even
ing with President K. r. Rhode in the
chair and a large number of delegates
present Credentials were received from
the Amalgamated Society in favor OF w.
Z Brunger ard William Rolcn and from
LEGAL Union, No. 174S, X. of L., in favor
OF w. f. Carr aDd these members were
duly admitted as delegates to the council.
The orGG niZa:ion committee reported
that Mr. ChaIes 8aam is having work doneby
Eon-union labor and the committee were
instructed to have him sign an agreement
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The cartoon this morning tells its own
story Supt Leech, of the gas monopoly
informed the Commissioners that cheaper
gas could not be afforded CONSUMERS be-
cause his corporation was at the mercy
formation adds another big pig to fatten
al the District trough. But gas consumers
must stand it until Congress meets, when
by united effort they can secure cheaper
gas See our gas coupon.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The cruel attempt of yesterdays Star
TO create the impression that Miss Bursley's
death was either the result of suicide or
gross careless ness deserves public cen
sure. The sorrowing relatives and friends
been spared this injustice, to say nothing of
the libel to the memory Of the dead, and for
the honor of Journalism the Star should
make an apology for the outrage OF yester-
day evening.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Subscribers to "The Times" VIII
confer favor 10y promptly reporting
any discourtesy Of collectors, or neg
lee; of duty on the part of carriers
Complaints either 10y mail or In per-
son VIII receive prompt attention
The Morning Edition should be de-
livered 10 all parts of the city by 6:3o
O'Clock a. m, including Sunday. The
Evening Edition should be In the
hands OF subscribers not later than
$50 u. M
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The collapse Of the Chicago Coliseum was
evidently the result of another architectural
blunder The wrecked building was
$50 feet long, $50 feet wide, and Sc feet
high, and there was not pillar in the
auditorium to obstruct the view of the
audience 1t brings a shudder to think
the building fallen W hen filled with
people
The morning times., 1895-08-23
Street Lonngers Arrested.

Policemen Marshall and Robertson, OF
the Fourth precinct, made raid last even
ing OIL the loungers about the fish wharf
and river front saloons. They rounded
up" John Mcnamara and James Reeves
and locked them up on the charge of
vagraney.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
TROLLEY STARS.

He-Some OF the editorial staff of the Star
must be out of the city.
She-What makes you think so, dear?
He-It did not nominate a President last
evening.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

There is nothing like having plenty Of
fashionable seaside resorts at which our
ironclad squadron can be taught the intri-
cacies of ballroom drill.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The Fresco Painters met last night at
their hall, No. 1890 Seventh street north
west The anniversary OF the organization
of the union, which vii! take place on the
first Monday in September, was thor
oughly discussed, several plans of pro-
ceedure proposed, but none decided upon.
The Labor Day arrangements We're per-
fectcd and the Fresco Painters will he
found in line on that day and very much
in evidence.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

This delightful ana beautiful resort
on the Chesapeake Bay opens for
the season on Saturday, June 8.
The principal new attTe"tive features
sre q $40. 900 Ferris wheel, T5 feet high,
and p TOboggan Slide from the bath house,
100 feet into the bay. Trains leave b
Z o. r. K depot Mt els m and %
p. m, week Gays; 9:35 a u 1.9O ed
S;15 p. m, Sundays
RATE 10 CENTS FOR THE aOUNu
TRIP.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Twinkle-Did you ever see a newspaper
Kaleidoscope?
Winkle-NO; show me one.
Twinkle-Look in the Star.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

<The Warren Shoe House (Rich's)
stock sale at SO cents on the s com
mences to-day ct Stolrs "SI0" 7th
street.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Unles9 the stays of the Defender are
made stronger the Americas cup will not
stay in America any longer.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

1t is a comfort to think that the race
issue has finally taken to water.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Unless he is shamefuny misrepresentrd.
New York has a coroner without sense
enough 10 say umbrella" when it rains.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

At the meeting OF the Galvanized Iron
aud Cornice Workers in their hall, No. 737
Seventh street northwest, arrangements
We're completed for the Labor Day parade.
Speeches on the good of the order were
delivered by Messrs. Devaughn, J. T. Wood
fieldand James Rooney. President Chamb-
ley acted as chairman
The morning times., 1895-08-23

aThe washington Times" IL MEM
Der of the RochdhIe Cooperative So
oiety.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
MARSHALL HALL.

Steamer Manchester leaves daily tsJn-
day eNcepted) mt 10 "a NJ. g sop IL
Steamer River Queen leaves daily
street wharf (Sunday excepted) at S:3O g
III aud from MacaleSter's wharf at $50
p III.
Indian Head trips every Thursday Friday
and Saturday evenings ut $50 p M
Fare, Round Trip. 25C-
The morning times., 1895-08-23

From her waist up almost any woman
looks as well in knickerbocers as she would
in skirts.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
In any case of irregular delivery of The Times
please send Postal Card to this office.

define the meaning of ''sound
money" in party platform.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

1t requires a tremendous amount of brain
energy and an enormous vocabulary to
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The Warren Shoe House (Rich's)
stock sale at so cents on the ) COM
menCeS to-day at StOlrs $40 eth
street.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Three of kind-Gorman, Brice and Quay
took the political jackpot in three States.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Evidently Senator Rrice thought Mr.
Campbell better able to walk the floor
than he.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

SIPS to Baltimore and Return $I-25
via II. Il o. II. II.
ALI trains Saturday and Sunday, August
24 and 25.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

The Evening Times Is the paper
that everybody buys.
The morning times., 1895-08-23

a short story (originaU viii be told by
Pastor E Hez Sven. Sonday night, in
Second Baptist Church auditorium. 4th
st and Va ave Sc aU22-2t
The morning times., 1895-08-23

TO employ only union men in the future. II
he does not consent to this proposition the
matter VIII be reported TO the Federation
,P oh
The morning times., 1895-08-23
NQFIgIk Z HaShilgI0l Staanhlat ClnlllI
p ~ RTDGE

JNo- CALLAHAN, GEN. MGR
PHONE 80 WHARF FOOT 7TH ST
The morning times., 1895-08-23

Tickets on sale at 513. 6i9. 1921 Pa. ave.
3. & o. Ticket Office, cor 10th st and
" Y. ave. ana on board Steamcr rs. where
time table. map, etc, can also be had. For
further information telephone manager
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SATURDAY.


the 9th day of March, 1895,
at the front door of the court house of Fair
fax county. at Fairfax Court House, Virginia
sell at public auction for cash. ALL THAT
LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND situate in
the townsite of New Alexandria, in the coun.
ty of Fairfax, State of Virginia, as shown upon
the plat and survey of the subdivision of the
said townsite, recorded among rhe Land
Records of Fairfax county, Virginia, and
bounded and described as follows, to wit {:
Beginning on the margin Of the Potomac
river at the ceHtre of G street extended, as
shown upon the plan of the said town, and
running thence north S1s 45!', W. 1851
feet to the centre of the intersection of G and
10th streets, as shown upon the plan Of the
said town thence n. 50 14l', C. 400 feet to
the centre OF the intersection of and 10th
streets, as shown upon the plan of the said
town; thence S. SIC 45!', c. 1894 feet to
the centre of the intersection of street and
Railroad Avenue; thence H. 330 21H, W.
1874 81 feet; thence n. $50 45tf, e. Ala feet
to the margin of the Potomac river; thence
with the meanders of the river. to the place
of beginning containing 1886 acres of land,
tog ther with the MANUFACTURING
PLANT OF THE DEIS MANUFACTURE
ING COMPANY, located upon tho said land,
with all buildings improvements, machinery,
fixtures, engines and boilers, and appurten-
ances thereunto belonging OF in anywise ap-
pertaining.
feb4 IS NJ B. HARLOW, Trustee.
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REAL ESTATE, &c.
M. 8. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan & Insurance Brokers,
NO. 10Y S. ROYAL STREET.
FOR SALE.

North Columbus street, eight-room and
bath, metal roof, bay window NEW FRAME
DWELLING Nice side yard. Lot 36x90
feet to an alley. Price $4,000. Terms $3.50
cash. Balance on easy monthly payments.
Upper Prince street. nine-room and bath,
nearly new BRICK DWELLING. Lot 19x
100 feet Price So, 800 One-half cash. Bal
ance in /, 2 and years. Snug home.
King street, between Fairfax and Lee,
twelve-room STORE and DWELLING. Lot
25I1O0 feet. Price So, $50. Terms one
third cash. Balance to suit.
Payne street, six-room corner BRICK
DWELLING Lot 1923 feet Price 81 600.
One-third cash. Balance to suit.
Cameron street, near Pitt, ten-room, three
story BRICK RESIDENCE. Price $4,000.
$500 cash. Balance to suit purchaser.
South Henry street, seven-room FRAME
DWELLING. Recently painted and pspered.
Big lot, 25x121 feet. Price 81, 900. One
half cash. Balance on easy terms.
d. New eight-room and bath PRESSED
BRICK HOUSE. This fine residence has
every modern improvement, including sta
tionsry washstands, hot and cold water, speak
ing tubes, furnace heat, concrete cellar, ex-
pcnsive gas fixtures, handsomely papered.
Located in the most desirable residence Soc
ton of the city. Price $4,000. Terms one
third cash. Balance to suit
NJ. B. HARLOW & CO.,
1O7 south Royal street.
Alexandria, Va.
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A Des Moines woman who has been
troubled with frequent colds, concluded
to try an old remedy in new way,
and accordingly took a tablespoonful
-four times the usual dose) of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy just before going
to bed. The next morning she found
that her cold had almost entirely dis
appeared. During the day she
took a few doses of the remedy zone
teaspoonful at time) and at night
again took tablespoonful before going
to bed, and on the following morning
awoke free from all symptoms of the
cold. Since then she has, on several
occasions, used this remedy in like
manner, with the same good results,
and is much elated over her discovery
of SO quick way of curing cold. For
sale by L. Stabler q Co.
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NUGGETS.

We have so named them because of their
surity and general excellence. They beat
the record for quality at the price, and just
ct the mouth nicely.
They are an Ideal Lunch or Tea Table Bis
cult combining a confection with fine bis
cult. They are attractive in appearance.
delicate and taking" in favor, and are made
by Alexsndria mechanics and machinery, in
an Alexandria building, taxed insured and re-
paired in Alexandria, with Alexandria capi-
tai; delivered in an Alexandria-made wagon,
by an Alexandria man, who drives Alexan-
dria.b bought harness, fed and shod horses,
and advertised in Alexandra newspapers.
If by any chance our representatives over
look you, a postal will insure your seeing
these goods and prompt service.
GEORGE &. HILL & CO.,
feb3 tt N. W. cor King and Leo Streets.
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three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to OK
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at transient rates. and under no circum-
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other than their legitimate business In the
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Mtrriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
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of respect. resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, VIII
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ments.
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Telephone Exchange. Advertisements or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone:
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ia as second-class matter.J
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THE ARMY AND NAVY RECEPTION.
A society event of the season occurred
in Washington on Thursday evening
with the reception to the army and
navy by President and Mrs. Cleveland.
In point of brilliancy the affair was an
exception, and brought together an un-
usually large number of beautiful bellies
and dashing young officers The floral
effects in the East Room we're pretty
and graceful. The broad white mirror
rests were banked with gorgeous bl s.
SONS, profusions of ferns, and other Va
rieties of foliage. Immense palms rear
ed their stately green leaves above the
multitude, while garlands of smilax
and asparagus vines wreathed the daz-
zling crystal chandeliers. The lights
in the ceiling were twined about with
palm branches, and gorgeous shields OF
red, white and blue were conspicuous
upon the pillars. The decorations in
the Red, Green and Blue Parlors were
similar to those on other State occa-
sions. In the Blue Parlor, where the
receiving party met the guests, the
mantels were filled with ferns and
bright scarlet carnations. Strands of
asparagus radiated from the chandelier.
President Cleveland shook hands with
his usual cordiality. Mrs. Cleveland
wore becoming toilet of blossom.col-
ored satin. The skirt was covered with
spangIes, and the decollete bodice was
finished with the same handsome eff
feet. Two short and exceedingly full
puffs formed the sleeves, and on either
shoulder were two immense pink roses.
In her hair cleaned coronet OF Jew
els. Mrs. Cleveland received the
guests with a hearty handclasp and
happy greeting.
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The Field of ofAppomattox.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Commander ]. J. Williams of this
camp having observed your editorial
concerning the establishment of a
national park at Appomattox court:
house, has suggested that you would
like to publish the action of this camp
in regard 10 the subject. l therefore
inclose you copy to use as you may
desire. By resolution of this camp |
am directed to forward a copy to the
two United States Senators and Con-
gressmen of the Seventh district and
also to public prints. Very respectful
ly, p. W. BOYD,
Adiutaut.
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Be it resolved by Gen. Turner Ashby
Camp, G. V, No %, Department Of
Virginia aud No. 24O U. G. ", while
we disclaim any right 81 dcsireto pass
Judgment upon the opinion OF our
brother veterans, we deem it necessary
to the proper expression of our own, to
say that we have noticed with surprise
and regret the published statement
that certain of our brother camps favor
making national park of the field of
the surrender of the Army of Northern
Virginia at Appomattox courthouse.
In the case of the battle fields of Get
tysburg and Chickamauga, and of first
and second Manassas, and of Chancel-
lorsviile, we recognize that they were
the theatre of military operations Of
great interest to the student of the art
of war of all nations, and of transcen-
dent manifestation of the military
genius and heroism of the American
soldier; and as such they are proper
subjects of national care and keeping,
in such manner and in such time as
may seem best in the discretion of those
entrusted with the government.
But in the case of Appomattox Court
House where, to vast host surrender
ed handful of men, scarce able from
starvation and exhaustion to stand TO
their arms, and after brief skirmish
compelled their surrender, we fail 10
see any consideration justifying the ex.
penditure of the peoples money; and
certainly it seems to us nothing TO
lead a Confederate veteran to desire lis
preservation and perpetuation as
place of resort for the public, including
our own children and grandchildren.
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Rndy,s PiIe suppository

is guaranteed to cure PILES and coNsTrPA
TIoN, or money refunded. 5ocents per box
Send stamp for CIRCULAR and Free Sample t.
MARTIN RUDY, Lancaster, Pa. For sale b.
all frst-class druggists.
E. S. LEADBEATER s. SONS,
Wholesale Agents,
my16 1yr alexandria Va.
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Mardi Gros. New OrIeans.

For the above occasion the Southern Rail-
way Company will issue excursion tickets for
one fare the round trip Tickets OH sale Feb
ruary % to 25 inclusive, limited to fifteen
days. For further information. apply to
THos Moss, Agent.
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Trustee.
TRUsTEEs' SALE.

By virtue of a deel of trust dated Janusry
the Doth, 1881, aad recorded in iber Q, No.
., page 60, of the LAM. records of Fairfax
county, Virginia, executed by tie Deis Manu-
featuring Company, the Undersigned vii, at
tuelun O'clock m nn
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SATURDAY,

the ninth day of March, 1895,
at the front door of the Courthouse of Fairfax
county, at Fairfax Court House, Virginia, sell
at public auction for cash, all those certain
LOTS OR PARCELS OF GROUND situate in
the townsite of New Alexandria, in the coun-
ty of Fairfax. State of Virginia, and desig.
mated as lots /, 2 3, and 5, in block 30, as
shown upon the plat and survey of the SUBJ
division of the said townsite, recorded among
the land records of Fairfax county, Virginia,
together with the hotel plant, buildings, i'm
provements and appurtenances thereunto be-
longing or in anywise appertaining, and all
tho personal property in the said hotel con-
tained or npon the said premises belonging to
the Deis Manufacturing Company.
NJ. B. HARLOW,
feb4 I'd Trustee.