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TgjT^xFx. = ALEXANDRIA VA.. MONDaY^VENING JANUARY 2.1888 ~~ s< \ i MEDICINAL. aiiiii I "The rcatest Cm ?. oflk&hr.Uuui :!i f< r Pnin " Will? y other known rem-! Ill romaUsm. Neuralgia, I . stiff Keck, Braises, I adds. Cuts, Lumha-j v. Sores, Frost-bites, ,i [Is r, SoreThroat, Wounds, Headache. ;^it' >/ ??io. 1 .i .^ <;.t. It c s *-?r a L-i:>. Sold hy all I .-.-?'-;?? - Caution.?The Ren ! ?: !i??S. uino Sal allots Oil bears oar! MdcUP rcslstored Trade-Mv-k, and ourl . ... C. Miyer & Co., Sole! rieturi Baltimore, Md., V. S. A. :;.!!"; Cous'i Syrup w>]i cure your ?i ?batonce. A'rico oniy "0 Cts. n tjottle. BUILDING MATERIAL, Ac. PERRY, SMOOT & CO. SteamFlooriiig&PlaningMill Manufacturers of ior! WINDOW FEAI4FS. MOLDINGS, dec. Dealers in i [JM :;s? SHINGLE'S LATHS, NAILS. LI ML, CALCINED PLASTES ?na CEMENT V';. 26 .VO/777/ ff.v/?.v ST.. xLEXANDRIA. VTBG/I ?* r.^Lun-.hor .ie?verod in the ?l-" fror._ SSTA.-'BXjIS-EaiBlD 13^3. J08IAH H. D.SM?0T, DEAI.EU IS i ? NAILS, UME. CEMENT. CA LC i N E i i P LA STEP, eiC. &C. &C. MANUFACTUKKK O". rW'iORJNG. DOORS. -iAHH IJLIViH. r'UAVltM IJLDINQS, MANTELS, BRACKETS ' AND ALL KINDS'OF W./OD WORE. : and yar.i No..21 north Unn.-u St. Faetor.v .-.Hi. i:;.?!'i 15 north L?esr.:. Alexandria Vra. irNocharge i?' deliver^ >:i ty :i?i2ft Joiiu T. CfeighU)F] & Sou VriOtCSAtt ASD ?KT.IL DS'AtBES I HARDWARE i.Vl) CUTTERT, NO. S3 KING. CORNER oF R ?Ya L STREET Have on h m 1 a'??try Urgo and well assorted stoc* .f goods iu th.-ir liuo. Countrv merchants arc invite' to call and es amine br>:"oro ourcha<ing. . ? - . f.i u'inr iiiteod. Call ind m>*. [ap1~ ? V. PEAKE, Coalor in DOORS,SASH, BLINDS. HARDWARE, PAINTS OILS, LEADS, CEMENT, LUMBER. LiME. CALCINED PLASTER. SLATE MAN TLBS, HEARTHS, &c, Ac., &c. Corner Kins: nnd Pitt street*. Alexandria, Va decl7-ootfj_ JAMES F. CARL' *c SONS, NO. riit tUNG STREET ALEXANDRIA VI R G 1 NI & Wholo^Jilo and Retail Dealer* u. HARDWARE ANi? CUTLERY. Builders' Hardware, Locks, Hinge:, screws DoorBolts. Latches &c, 3*ddlury. Hardware! Bridlo Rits, Buckles, Rings Harnes, &c. 'it.' Wheelwrights' Hardware, Axles, Situ;.. Habs' BuokoD, Sawed Follows, Tire Iron, *c, Pockot' Table, Carving, and Bntchoi Knives, sc., G?ns Pistols. Sic. A full and complete stock oi Sre;? elaas gcK^s away :n ".ior.-> and sold at lowest i.:.-<]j prices. r.ugi 5 Tha l argest and Best ^elected Stock in th State of FURNITURE, CARPET*. RUGS. OIL CLOTHS, CLOCKS, I HINA WARK, Ac, Ac. A full line of HOUSE FITKNI^H INtr ouODS At the Lowest Prices. Tho public are invited to call and examine our stock aui prices w.-win i tiann'ee t?> save yon money. M. E!5 KKS ?!t .SONS, G01 King street, corner ! I Asapb street, nov23 Alexandria. Va. Wo have on hand an awi'tmeutnf Xew and Second-hand Carriages. Buggies and Spring Wagons, WHICH WE OFFER AT BOPTOM PRICES. Come and see bofuro pureha ing elsewhi re REPAIRING done promptly and at lowestratcs. SUMMERS & BRO-, ootlS tf PI I T St E E1\_ SUNN YS I DE, ?'o. 2316 Charles-Street Avenue, BALTISIWRE. .HD. A PRIVATE HOME ior h^ trcHtsnent of 0!? EASES OF WOMEN. ocated in "no of tbo most desirable parti of iho city. Private rooms and trained nursts. Address for terms ol boar. , &c- J H S lARFF, M D? Cor. Charles and Centre sU., Baltimore, Md. novo 6 m jpLOUR! FLOUR! PILLSBERRY'S BEST MINN I I [ i JONES'S HUNGARIAN BAKER'S CRYSTAL TENNEY'S OUR NEW SOUTH " CHOICE FAMILY. Tho above aro tho ?uosi tir-??i".. of L"lonr ai?.de __?p20_GEO M<? BU=ti<EY OOME-M ADE CASSI *i ER(->?\ la:go as-ort AJ. ment at prices to suit tho times m exami nation of them solicited by 0018_AMOS B. SL YMAKER. CORN KNIVES and HOOK*, best quality, iust received at328 riina street,cornerof Royal: ivholesalo and retail MP3_J T. CREiOHTQN & SON. n LOVES! GLOVE-a new ssortment. of the I VA best Kid and Dogskin, embroiderer bt.ck, | lmea snd unliued, received this .lay at dgo13_AMoa^B. SLAYMAKER'S TRICYCLE, for girl or boy, s,t?el wheels; man ufaoturor'3 price, $I? ; o?ered a: $7.50- new and in good order at des!2_AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S. 1 fi BBL8 NEW HOMLNYand HOMINY G2IT8 IV just received by - nov23_ J.O. MILBURN. pOLUMBIA RIVER PI K.ED (?ALM**l Ja*t PUBLISHED D?IL7 AND TRI-WEEKLY Bl EDGAR SNO WD EN, .it the Gazette Buildina, 310 and 312 Prince si DAILY. j TRI-WEEKLY. One year.$G 00 j One year.$4 00 8ix m-mtha. 3 O0 J Sir. months. 2 00 One month. HO | Three months. 1 00 Qsntract advertisers vill not be allowed t'. exceed their space, unless Ike excess is paid for M trunsient ratesr and under no circumstances will they be attoued to advertise other than their legitimate business in the space contracted for. All transient advertisements :nutt be paid for in ad? vance. Persons leaving the city can have the Gazette mailed to them, postpaid, for fifty cents a month, and the address changed as often as desired. Resolutions in menwriam. of thanks, tributes of respect, resolutions adopted by societies or persons, unless of public concern, will only be printed in this paper as advertisements. Marriage and death notices must he paid for in ad? vance. The Gazette office is connected with the Telephone Ex? change. Advertisements, orders for the paper, nntt or any information or business can be sent by Tel phtnic.. [Entered at the Postoffice at Alexandria, Virginia, as second-class mafier.] A Cireal Way in Rome. Saturday was a great da; in Rome. From far and bear curao the faithful devotees of the Roman Catholic Church to celebrate the iioideu jubilee of tbeSovereigu Pontiff. The great cetebiatiou began at rniduigbt. with the ushering in of the New Year. Midnight ina^ee were eeiebra'ed in St. Peter's, as weii txc iu every other Catholic church in the city. While t?e Pontiff slumbered tbous and.- knelt iu the ehuiches, aod untied iu prayer foi the continued health aud go^d weltare s 1 His Holine.-s. The church chime mini u;? :r> salutations io iho approaching i awn <>< tne <iay of Jubilee, und the streett crowded with pccple from midnight i>ii uuui tbe'principal serviccb begun in S^ P-i.-r's Do i v Saturday there wore thousands oi ;.. i sou ito'.ii various pans of too Uominett! trying iu Vaiu to secute tickets to the grand i . leixitlion ."5ix(y thousand iickeis hau been l?aii? d, but some days ago, ?Leu the uUtnuitik-8 ol the Vatican discover*d thai Counterfoil tickf.a were btiug sold en leipiis.ng swindlers all over tie city, in?r\ hastily bed new tuketa printed aud issued. Stleuy holders of the original tickets, who ..id i ot ki ow of the bogu- tickets, although notices tsi warning weie puniit-hed in all tue papeis, and givtu cut to other ways, wert uoab.e t.i obtain admission Saiuiday moru ii g, aud went, away sadly disappointed. ti\ tis o'clock in' cne inuriiiug groat bud b-uu- :oga"tier iu the streets ? n rf . Peter's ^qua.e. An hour jaier the giound* tiboui cathedral wero packed wiiU peopi'd. foe crowds wer? very en ho.->ia*iic, aud in qu-nt shouis went up of ?"Liiglive the. Pope " Niue o'clock was ihr tiuur appointed for the opening of tho Solemn sei vices. Before 8:30 the cathedral doi?rn were closed, und at that time every available portion ot tbo vast e?itice was deu-. " packed with people. Tbe foreign ambassadors from tae various Euiopean na tiui a occupied a* promtueut position uear'i th* sanctuary? Tniiustinds of lights nluuu iued tbe nltai mid sai.ciua.ry. There wete no forriijn princes prcflenl? the uniiuus who Sem g fts tu fcco Pope being lepreseuu-d on 1-, by the bearers of tho tokens. The Papa) tiuurds, in tbeir brilliant uniforms, presem ed a sit iking appearance, and duriog the Service formeii a liue i Oar tbo cbauc*-!. A'-8:S0o'C'oek th< gtaua puni ideal proces stone* i r ft th'-Calhrdinl. Tho Pope was ar r-\e>i in m go l Scoot beiewelcd vestments tiiut ^ere niooug bis Jubi ee g f s. i.e was burnt-, sitti g in bi> scdia gedatoria, escort ei u d stir ouv.it: b> too dignitaries of (be? P.iia ofiic , bis secret cbi>mberlaius and the servants carrying lu> fl^i>elli (ostrich f. a hi i faus) Tho I u:iiio cardinals and u.e p.'eiales.fiou other countiiea were al60 in to* ptoce -ii i:, including Arebbi.-hop Ryan, tii Philadelphia,and Bishop Ryan, ol Buffalo. Following iho nrelates came tho Nuble Guards and: tbe Swiss Guards, armed with tbeir long swords and halberds, and dressed ? '. tbe picturesque ancitmt custume, eaid to have l?ef0 deaigued by Michael Angelo. A (letaonment of the Guardia Palatino closed tbe cortege. A grand procesaioual air ?vti- played ua tbe procension moved slow y ;. to the saootuary of the altar of the confes eiuu, in which a part of tbo bodies of tbe princes of tbe apostles are preserved. The ?liar, which is situated immediately under the dutnr, was decorated by Pope Paul V from drawings by Madsrno, aodhaBin front of it a vacuum surrouuded ny a balustrade adorned with eighty-seven lamps, wbicnr.ro always burning. In tbo centre of the balus trade is tho entrance to the staircase leading down to the cunfessio, and in the open space below i? a statue of Pius VI, by Con ova Tbe confeosio is adorned with tbe statues of St. Peter and St. Paul in gilt bronze, and besides four superb columns of alabaster, it also contoitts mosaics of inesti mawe value. A score of acolytes, swing inn censers of incense, enveloped the nriliiant *ecene in light clouds of per fumf-d smoke, through which shone the myriads of i"gh:s and tbe da/z.ing gold rie curalious ..f ihe priestly robee. Tbe couute nanc! i f L^.i wore n nappy smile as t he vast aud-nence uustile to contain itself, broso forth in miabiy huzzat; and snouts of "Long ive ire P"i"!'' The venerable maci war? ?-V'deotly making a sreai effort, pud l ad suiumnoi (i up all of hie ibsI faliiuu strengib for ini- is- ureateet event in his p. i?---.t y career. \V:.i ?? lie ascended tbe pootiGc-i ? hrone ? iih -. fi-m tread, be evinced signs - f f-. l) c:.oi-s ii- . tn>-r ways He stooped tion sidrrably; and in tois tespecti particu arly, showed tbe ffeCl Of bis advancing years. TL" r>3D'ifieal-mess w?- ce eb au-d wi h all ttu pomp and grandeur of the'ebureb r'iuai. i'ts- n ut 0 was grann, several i.f the p^t.m bt-iii!.' composed espvciaHyforitfie bc oosion Wbeu the mass wan hIwu1 coociud ed at eleven o'clock, 'be Pope rro?ej and. racv'i g his band?, fr?-bly n!e?a-d the great tbr.-ti^: H'- fben left thp c>nhedral, by ibe Vaticu Btatrcase 'eainnt; to tbt- palace, ihn c'tmr. aa ion eSiirts ing wild manifestaiioos ? f en' bu-i??S!P, ^uch as dapping hand* ar d waving htj a and handkerchiefs. After the services gri-atcrowds surrounded theVali-i can bui diouB, cbetriug lustily. Among lhe> American citizans who wit oessed tbe Jubilee ceremonies were 'Air. James G. Blaioe aod family. A Lovely Complexion. "What a lovely complexion," we of en bear persons say. l,I wonder what she does ior it ?" In every case the pur ty aud real lowliness of the complexion d pends up^n vb<? blood. Those who haveaa low. blotchy faces may make their skin mootb aua beal'hy bv taklos' eoougb of Dr. Eierc^'s" "G en Medical Discovery" o drive out MEDICINAL. A Most Effective Combination. This well known Tonic and Nervine ii{raining great reputation as a care for DebUitjr.JDjrspep f?i.i. and NKRVOI'S disorders. It relieves all languid ocd debilitated conditions of the sys? tem ; strengthens the intellect, nnd bodily functions; builds up worn out Nerves: aids digestion : re? stores impaired or lost Vitality, and brings Imr-U youthful strength and vigor. It is pleasant to the taste, and used retniliirly braces the System against the depressing in?uenc of Miliaria. Trice?$1.00 per Uelde ?f 21 ounces. for salk BY ALT. DlirCiGISTd. HOLIDAY GOODS. ?117 AND 419 KING STREET, Is fast fading away, and it behooves every one coutemplA'ing gifts for the hoidays to call early aud examine the bo t selected, most varied and urtistic .ine of goods, as woll as the cheapest, in tho State. New styles ESTE7 < RGANS and ST. JOHN'S ?EW1NG MACHINES. AClORDEONS and HAR? MONICAS just received. dec21 G. E. FRENCH. DAY TRADE. Layer Raisins, Valencia Raisins, Now Currants, Mised Nuts, Prime < itron, Coxc''! Golatine, Nelson's Gelatine, Chalmers Gelatine, Dried Sugar Com, Italian Maccsrani, ( arapbo I's Mipce Moat, Campbell's Fruit Butter, Fancy Now Orleans Molasses, Swoct (ider, Italian and American Sardines, Cooking Brandy, French Brandy, Cooking Wine and very old Sherry, Scotch Whiskey and Pure Old Rye, Jainaicaand 8t < r-.ix ttnm, Pure.it New England Rum, Piper Boidsick Champagne, in pi is arid quarts, Ackroti O-it vJeal, Buckwheat, Olive Oil, Mixed Pickles and Canned Goods, n'l a: Inwefit priiT'S. W. A. JOHNSON tSrt'O.. u " ]!' Cor." Eoya a^ d C.iweion sts. A FITLr. LINK OF Christmas C?ods? ">0 boxes Raisins, Iiup.-rial Cabinet, Valencia and Sultanas, Ne ? Currants, ' rmnc3, Choice .Vliece Meat, Peach aud Pineapple Preserves in 2 and 4 lb buckets. JELLIES, Quince, Currant, Grape, Apple and Strawberry by tbc nound. A full lino of FKKSH SPICES, wholo aDd ground, all at lowest prices. dec9 1 m Holiday Times. fSETSRY BRENULE, 531 KS.^'G ST., IS now rosdy for tho fall and winter with THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S SEASONS. ffu intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake b.y. Creams of all flavors, Black, Frnit, Pound Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain fakes, are sold cheaper than they can be manufactured at home. Also Cream Puffs, Tarts and Pastrv. Candies and Taffy of all kinds. PIE- A SPECIALTY. Fruits. Nuts, Confectioneries,_ Caromels aud Sugared Fruits. Ho cators for" families, fairs, balls and entertainments and furnishes social parties. novl2 tf HA VINO a very largo assortment of Wax and Pa'cnt-head, French Washable Face and Bisquo. Movcablo Joint Dolls, 1 will sell them very cheaD to closo them out. rlocl2 AMOS B^JLAYMAKEE. pERRY'S HARNESS OIL SOAP. Thrco sizes?SI, 50 and 25c sizes; tho finoat article in tho world for harness. For salo by fob27 W. F. CREIGHTON & CO. TF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any I SPECTACLES to suit you, go to HENRY WILDT'S and have your eyes tested, and you will have no more trouble. nov20 vJIsAL AND JUTE FODDER YARN just rc O ceived at 328 King street, for 6alo wholesale and retail bv sop!5_J. T. CREIGHTON & SON. DINNER SETS in French China, Carlsbad, Porcelain, and Printed English, from $15.00 un. for 1 _'"> pi-.ccs. Call and examine them at *uov22 E J. MILLER, SON & GO'S. D finest grade OUBLE FRONT and RACK CAMELS' HAIR StUETS at nov25 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S. I \DIA GAUZE, Gossamer and Balbriggun bhirts, long and abort sleeves, just roceiv?d at my 12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S. MSS0?R1 HAMS?If you have not houghtoae dou'tfail to go McBUBNEY'S STORE and 13 get one, They aro simply grand. apll S [^KESH ITALIAN MACARONI, Breakfast Horn l iny and New York Beans just received. o. t20_GEQ;:McBUBNEY 6 ?'-ON. ARATOGA POTATO CHIPS, pound and half pound boxes, just arrived at ict 13_McBURNEY'S. ?iHLORITE. an elegant preparation for chapped \ hands and lip , for salo by jauT_J. D. H. LUNT. / SAM ELS' H AIR SHIRTS and DRAWERS from ^ 75c to tha best gr~de in the market at octS_aM'>S B SLAYMAKEE'S. 1XKD PICKLE and CHOW CHOW for sale by the gallon or pint by M oct4 ?poTATf; CHIPS, in half-pound boxes, receded J.C. MIL3URN. to-day by nov2 J. 0. MILBUBN ^MALL HAMS, Missouri brand. 7 so 10 pounds each For salo by aug5 _ .7. C. LI IL BURN. JAMAICA ORANGES and prime BALDWIN ?J A PPLES just received by nov7 J. C. MILBUEN. _ BOOKS AND STATIONERY. S. F. DYSON, STEWS DEALER AXD STATIONER. School Blank, sii.-l Miscsllaneotts Books, Envel? opes, Lct-al, Cap, i.cttrr, and Koto Paper; Letter, Note, and ?ill He id?, all sizes; Inks, Pens. Pen holders, Lead P.-'icil-i, ail makes ; Siate\ Slato Pencils, Bnbhcr, Sea ing Wax. Playing Cards, Companions Cum position Bouk-. Bill Files, Notes, Drafts, aim i eceipta; Crayous, Ralora, t'.*ir.t^, and Box Paper, all prici s, which -^ili be said a; tha lower t chsI) priire. and .ill orders promptly flbed. Orders f- r Printing taken at the lowest terms. Magazines and Weekly Papers furnished hy mail at publisher.-, prices. No* Rooks ti ceivod daily. 308 KING STREET. Next to Open House. Alexandria. Virginia HOLIDAY GOODS. BEAUTIFUL LINE OF Christmas Cards ail Art Novelties dorIfi At JOHN' T). II LUNT'S. BUY YOUR Holiday Goods From nobody until you have toun our indes 'rib aide variety of Beautiful Goods, Suitable for man, woman or child. NEVER BSFOIiE SO MUCH TO SELK T FROM. Presents of all Kinds. ALL PRICE GOODS TO SELECT FEOM.v SI il). nUTHiLJliIiD Useful, Practical aud Beautiful rresonts. Onr entire store is ready for the year's 3reutest Holiday. IMMENSE PEEPARATION.; HAVE BEEN MADE. N O F A W C ? Is R I < E S . ALL AEE INVITED TO INSPECT. NONE URGED TO BUY. GooJs laid away for you until wanted. Everything on esrth donoto please our continual? ly incieasing trade. ONE PRICE AS UNUAL. Until after tha holidays our t-toro v.iil be open until 9 p. m. Lansburgh&Bro. INSTIGATORS OP LOW PRICES, 420,422,424,426 7th it, 417 and 419 8th Bt? docl3 Washington, D. C. R EADY FOR CHRISTMAS! L. SH?MAN, CO BN EE KING AND PITT STREETS Anuhun'-es that ho is prooa ed to moot the wants of the CiirHmas and HolidiV tr:idr> Iiis stoi k of takes, Black, Plaiu and cth.>r iriii'i-, is iarfce, and his supply of Confectionery, Nats. &c , unexcelled. Now is the time to leave orders dec 10 HOLIDAY G?GDS.' Our stock is larger thi3 season thai ever b<*'oro. Wo have all the latest novelties in WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, CLOCKfi, eta RICH DIAMOND JEWELBY, GENUINE IMPORTED INDIAN POTTERY. Artistic Bronze and Brass Ware, Gold Pens and Pencils and everything suitable fer the holiday trade We talto pleasure in nhowing goods, whu. or you purchase or not. All goods marked in plain figures. R. ?. ACTON, nov23 600 King st, Alexandria, Vh. T?RMTE HOLIDAYS. W'c have just rocoived through the iuipoiters tho fullest and most varied assortment of Holiday Goods over offered in this city, including Havi land's celebrated make of FRENCH CHINA in Fisb, Gamo. Oatmeal, Pudding, Chocolate and Ice Cream Seta, Dinner and Tea Sets, After-dinner Coffees, Single Tea and Moustache Cnps. Also a most complote line of CABINET PIE ES, includ? ing Abbotsford, Donlton, Bonn, and Eoyal Wor? cester, in the very latest styles r.nd decorations A beautiful line of large and small Vases. We aro unable to mention but few of the many beau? tiful goods wc have received iu tho last few '.lavs, so wo cordially invito all to call aud look at theso goods boforo making their Xmas purchases. E. J. MILLER, SON & CO., nov22 327 King street, Alexandria, Va. D R. HORTON'? MIASMA ANTIDOTE. THE ONLY INFALLIBLE REMEDY FOB MALARIA AND FEVER AND AGUE. It never fails to effect a^peedy and pernianont cure. For sale by octl3_ WARFIEL1) & HALL. _ /CHOICE FLOUR. ' BAKER'S CRYSTAL* TENNEY'S* NEW SOUTH, FAMILY AND BOLLER EXTRA, ? For salo by ap23_J- C. MILBUBN. gMOKED BLOATERS, CLOVER LEAF BONELESS CODFISH and PRIME FAT MACKEBEL just recoivod by n0v9_A. C. HARMON dc CO. uTi, PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAP-, WADS, iic, at a further reduction in price? to close out. Wo have on hand tho' Mcrinn Felt Wads," Bal? timore make, at manufacturer's prices. Cali at 88 King, corner of Boya! street. doc7 _.1. T. CBEIGHTON & SON. OAK WAGON HUBS, Hickory and Oak Rims Oak and Hickory Spokes, three ?rades of each kind ; also .-hafts, Poles, Wagon Skeins and Boxes, both steel and iron, fresh and full stock at JAS. F. CA EL IN ? SONV. augl8 Alexandria. Va. i iHEEP DIP, Sago, Ground -sage, Diamond Dyes. Fitche's Pocket Scales. Hood's Sarsapa rilla, Warner's Kidney and Liver Care, Brown's Iron Bitters, Volina Cordial, Prstt's Astral Oil, and i^weet Majcram?a larg; supply just received, d.-cl_E. S. LEADBKATER ? B?O.__ SOMETH NG NEW Ft)R A ? HalSTMAS GIFT, Rose Jars and Po pourri. Japaueie goods of all kinds. Scrolls, Screens. Mats. Bowls, Teapots, &c, iic, ftt dot22_E J. MILLER SON ?. CP'S. SLEIGH BASKETS! SLEIGH BELLS I Sleigh Runners, on hand and inr sale cheap at 328 King, corner <n Royal street, Alexandria, Va. Call and see. dw?2 J. T. CSEIGHTON <e soy. COMMISSION MERCHANTS j O. ;r?IL?i7RN, GROCER. TEA DKAUvH b.7ST> COMMISSION MERCHANT. '?0. 37 North 2oy?l stroot. naar JCark^t p.r?teo ? " ; Alexandria, Va. j Jrders and consignments solicited; the-"- will re ? ciive careful and prompt attention. " sn>'^ ' ?? ^IcLiELES KING"& SON, j Wholesale Grocers, 87 CAMEEON STBEET ! _apl_ALEXAJNDRIA, VIRGINIA. OHILIP B. HOOE. a. No. 2 Princo street. GENERAL SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT. Grain a specialty. Agent for steamers to Norfoik, connecting with lino to Boston, Providence and the East. dcclS t?. A. Smoot. G. S. FKXKca SMOOT&CO., w.a COAL; SALT, PLASTER. alexandria. Va. Office?Smoot'a Whar*. apt Special attention paid to forwarding. TO" A. JOHNSON & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS. 1ENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS 1 And Dealers in ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS. Have on hand GIBSON'S XX, XXX, XX xx and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and MONOGRAM WHISKIES; also BAKER'S und I THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISKIES, to which they invite the attention cftbe trade. Orders from, the country fo: ?^er.-^'i::.',! I receiv-: ftrccipt attention. Consignments of Flnr>r, Grain and Ceautrj dace solicited, for which :.hoy vaaranir- the '.??-'? ? est market trices and pi-otnpt returns. NorthcKHl ricrner cfCkmerea and ?>??>??.' ?? 3epl4 Ai '-.*.- dria; j O S&LO TOW VHC-tSSA W (1 R 0 OER S, GENERAL CO M M > - ? MERCHANT*:' AN.0 i>?aJcvi is WINE AND LIQUORS FLOUB GRAIN ASD COUNTRY '-r.v .'M' ? \ SOLICITED. PROMP1] RETURNS AND LIBERAI AI). VANCES ON GOODS IK STORE. AGENCY OF LA FUN c: RANDS SFOBTJj BLASTING AND MINING POWDER ?'? I COTTON V2?p iVATER-PROOF FUSE N. ?/;r. Csweros and ao;*>! T3I>. ALKXAK?K1A Real Estate Mm. Trust ail Title I n Office?No. 4 maiA Fairfax at. Tdr-pho-,: ? So. ~. ."??:-i'!.'iit PAKK AGlsEW. Vice President, JAMES R CATON. Reci'y. and Treasurer, M. B. HARLOW. haveFoa SALE A i:irc>' ii^t of city and country property consist' iugof FARMS; MILL PROPERTY. DWELLING HOUSES, VACANT LOTS, Ac All persons desiring to buyer. *e!l re*! estate, ur :<> negotiate loans upon real estate security, will find it to their advantage to give ur, a call. In all investments made by us upon re..! esintf security sre guarantee tho most careful exatnina- | tion into the question': of title und sufficiency of j sccurit". _ jo25 j jL} ARDWARE, CUTLERY,&c, just received at O. 8S King corner of Royal street and tor tale i at a small r.dvance?v/holcsaleand retail. R?dgen ' & Son nr.d other make of Carvers aid Forks, a groat variety Rodgcrs ? Son, ami other ruak-.iof TablO and Brcakf.tst Knives. Gouuiue Bodgers ft Son, Heiuosh and other mako o: Scissors Pocket Cutlory in groat variety, several hundred patterns. Tablo Knives, with Forks to match, at low prices. Enterprise, Champion nad other Meat Cutters, all sizs:<. Browne's Flexible Rub bor Weather Strips, the best in use, with i? gr.-al variety of other goods L our line, for sale cheap. Special attention is asked to a largo ieb lot of j Fray's Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears, for j sslo at a large deduction from usual prices. Call and sec, at 88 King, corner of Royal stroot. dcc7 ' J/T. CR Lit tHTON &: n:.. J^OMESTIC SEWING MACHINES. Tho good qualities of tho abov ? machines aro now well established. Wo are selling them at as low a price as they can be purchased in auy of tho larger cities, aud aro prepared to allow as much for old machines of auy kind as is possible. We have soon so much good douo by the "Do? mestic," that wo wish every family to havo at least ono in their house. Prices fixed, but terms accommodating. Call and examine, or send for a circular. oet'2'J E. S. LEADBEATE^? BRO._ 7lHAMPAGNE AND OTHER WINES. Kj ? G. il. Mumm's & Co.'s Extra Dry, pte. and <^r.. '? Dry Vcrzcnay, " Urbana Gold Seal, A. Werner St Co.'i Extra Dry, Ysasi Old Spanish Sherry on draught. Old Spanish Port Pure California Port, " $1.50$ gal. Sherry, " 2.00 " Pure Catwba. " 1.00 ray21 _QEO. McBUENEY & SON. p?RE^ REFRESHING AND HEALTHY. Virginia Norton Seedling Claret, pte. and qts " Rose of Virginia " Extra || Sauternn " Sherry ? 40 cases of tbo above purest Sumcer Wines in store and for sale by je9_GEO. McBURNKV <fe SON. IVERPOOL AND LONDON /.::.' 1 LODE INSURA NCE COM PA N T. Statement ?. 8. Branch, Juno 30, 1885. Assets.:.:.$5,918,563 13 Liabilities. 3.303,59??7 Surplus. 2,614,970 96 Total losses paid in the U. S.36,676.759 5c> For policies in this oxcellent company apply to PHILIP B. HOOE, Agent. docL5 No. 2 Princo strcot. H EINEKEN'S VIRGINIA WINES Norton's Seedling Claret. Roac'cf Virginia Extra Virginia Virginia M:ll Park Sautcrue- " All these Wines arc absolutely puro i or sale by my2i geo. McBurney son rpHE ENTERPRISE MEAT CHOPPER is tho i_ best; does no: grind the meat, like other cutters, but CHOPS IT. It is useful for many ourposes ALL THE YEAR ROUND in preparing chicken salad, beef tea, mince meat, haih, &c. For sale by JAS. F: CABLIN Sc. hons, novo ' _ Alexandria Va. /^uns, PISTOLS, SHELLS, PRIMER8. &c, \JT &o., at 328 King, corner of Ro.-al s:reer We f.2ve still on hand a good asaortmont of Guns, Pibtola, tic , of various quality, which we uro of? fering at low. prlce?. Examino "DAVIS B. L. GUNS.' equal to the best at much lower prices. 0.t27 _J. T. CBEIGHTON <k son. 7. TAT URAL COLOR LAMB^' wool SHIRTS iS aud DRAWER3, soft as silk, aud s>ud not to shri k in washing. Call and see them at osv7 AMOS. B. SLAYMAEER'3. THE CHIEF For the Bath, Toilet and. Laundry. Snow White and Absolutely Pure. If your dealer does not keep Whlto Cloud Soap, lend 10 cents for sample cake to the makers. s. KIRK & CO., CHICAGO. FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS. W. s MOORE, Wit, Ifgj U Brass Mute 5 'dlZ&ttl'lh ak1) BLACKSMITH. <>LO DOMINION WORKS| ?'? i. 59 05 Uuioa street, Alexandria. Va. Wii uraishant rupaii all kinds of Machinery. Irof .tjJ Bfacs Castings, Wrought and Cast IiJr. Fences, Mill Work, Ship cn<1 Blacksmithing. Bdn Tool: Mill Picks, Facing Hanunere, and all kindu of Mill WorVrnade stid repaired at ? ho short- ii notice, and ?.: reasonable ;iric::s. The higbcM'markct price paid for Old Wrought .iii.i Cast Ire?;. Brae.- and Copper. jo2i PROFESSIONAL. jg?TABLTSHED 1853 JULIUS DIENELT, DENTIST. ARTIFICIAL i'R?'i H WITHOI 1' THE IN P.Tr-N OF G?J D A SPECIALTY. Office and Ee*i.!-.-? ~>24 q I Quo difOr l>eio--- Si nov7 2m Alcxi ; ? \Mr.V :.. : VMS'- . ?" ATTORNEY AND COUNSULi {joining con a ties and in cbc fedi oct8 3m ffANCY OOUDt?, NUT it.' amos ?. ^Iajni^ WANUFACTUBEE AND UL biss'.Geriis'?CIilir?o'sfii,. ? D3T GOODS AND NOTION: Wholesale and.Retail, ., </ 1 OS R I N G ST B E rl . sep35 ALEXANDRIA. VA [SjsEECB n i I MUZZLE LOADING ? fji ' IJ GUNS, the largest and best assortment ?r? havo evt>r had and at lower prices; also Pap r Shells of all Krudes, Wads, v.'sps, Hc)t3 and Cat.v? Coats, it will pay purchasers to call and see us. .IAS. P. C*RUN &hON8, oct28 Alexandria, Va. BREECH LOADING GUNS, fine quality. Shell ejecting, Doublo action and other Pist? Is, Loading Implements, Shells, Laps, Primers, Wada and other goods in same line, will be sold at low price-?, at 88 King, corner of Royal streets. CaB and examinu. _ uovl4 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON. c ;< >W DRIN K I COW DBINK ! For gargle, maw hound, bloating and fevers, ilk fever and abortion proventive. just received and for sale by nov25_W. F. CREIGHTON & co. rpHOMAS's LIQUID BLUE, j. IN PAPER BOTTLES. 2iitirelv free from acids, and guaranteed pure. The greatest quantity for the loast money of any puru goods on tho market. Don't fail to try it. mh5 geo. McBurney & son. T N SY lunt's cough syrup for coughs and colds. Price 25c; sample bottle 1 Oc. deel 5 EW mackerel. FANCY NOS. 1 AND 2 MACKEREL just received ; white and fat>. aep5_ GEO. McBUBNEY & SON. V EW EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Ho?, 1^1 Rakos, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sots, Grass Cutters and all other seasonable goods at lowest cash prico?. .IAS. F. CARLIN & SON8, ap30 Alexandria, Va. pUNE PERFUMEBY. i' Something Now. I ao Belle of Scotland, Trailing Arbutus, Tally Ho, Mareckal Niol Ruse and Alpine Violets at j028 ' _ JOHN D H LUNT3. FENCING WIRE?Wo have now a full stock of i. Fence Wire, both with and without barbs, twistod and ribbon, and wo are selling it low. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS. ap30 Alexandria. Va. ;-l/E OFFER special inducements in GUNS vW PIS 10LS, SHELLS, Ac., and other goods In thatl.;:e. Call and sou at 88 King, corner of Royal street. _ Mp27 J. T. CREIGHTON & EK ? FOR THE HOLIDAY6? Rog. rs's celebrated Ivory handled Table Knives, 8ilvcr-plated fcpoons and Forks, Penknives and Ladiea' Sci-Hor; ? ?ftho bcit quality riccl5 JAS. F. CARLIN & SO! LOW PBIOES?Good Ceoking Loisins, 7 ; 1 - Turkish Prunes, 7c; beat i nrrunr ? 7 Citron, 25c; Dinner Mils, mixe?}, 15c / . fresh good a at - dri..13_ _.7. C. yiLBSJLYS ItHELADIES' FRIEND??A CA.RPI S EB and an ENTERPRISE Hi ' Both are uw-tuitall the year rennd and cipital i h.istinas gift. lleclS_ JAS F f'ARt i & THE* CHRISTMAS JUkKEj wi b. e ; I . mnrof th?-r? s ahice CARVEKane I i K for ihe h..-t twrvu wita. Wo h-ive tn;. ? at ilt Pri??i5_TA*.F CABir & ? . w r^f)OD C UKl.NO . I I urh U I. , , T ?ud Pi:m- Currants, nly 7c po1 p un mi . at [d-ulB], J. C. MlL?L?J!? a.