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SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 11. The Typographical Union.?At the In? ternational Typographical Union conven? tion in Buflaio yesterday the report of the committee on female cheap labor recom? mending organization and equal pay for equal work was adopted. The committee on plates among other things recommended that union printers who, ?anctioned by the executive committee, .strike against plates be supported from the strike fund. Adopt? ed. At the afternoon session Mr. Jackson, of St. Louis, moved that the convention go into secret sessioo for the receipt of a communication of so great importance that no man not sworn to secrecy should listen to it. Mr. Jackson's manner was so impres? sive that the motion was at once carried. The secret session lasted half an hour. The committee on non-union officeB reported, but the report was secret. Three times dur? ing the afternoon the convention went into executive session for the consideration of important business. In one of the sessions David M. Pascoe, of Philadelphia, tendered his resignation as secretary-treasurer. The cause of his action was not learned, but it is thought that the reduction of the salary at? tached to the office had something to do with it. Wm. S. M. Clevey, of Chicago, was appointed to fill the vacancy. a. n. i). Walking down Broadway is very pleasant when you feel well, and T-K-never felt better than when his friend asked him how he got over that severe cough of his so " speedily. "Ah, my boy," said T-, "G. M. I), did it!" And his friend wondered what G. II. D. meant. He knew it did not mean Good Many Doctors, for T- K had tried a dozen in vain. "I have it," said he, just bitting the nail on the bend, "you mean Dr. Pierce's 'Golden Medical Discove? ry,' or Gold Medal Deserved, as my friend J-S-always dubs it." Sold by drug? gists. ADVICE TO MOTHER*. Mas. Winslow'8 Soothino Svruc, ior chil? dren teething, is the proscription of one of the best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and has been used for forty years with nevor-failing success by millions of mothers for thoir children. During the process of teething its valuo is incalculable. It relieves the child from pain, euros dysontory and diarrhcea, griping in the bowels, and wind-colic. By giving health to tho child it roste the mother. Price 25 cents a bottla. - ' I v i M W&.? Principal Business^ouses of tie Cily Banks. Burko & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax str.x Citizens'National Bank, n. w. cor. Prince ?> Loo streets. First National Bank, s. w. cor. Princo and ! streets. Books, Stationary and Printing. G. E. Fronch, 95 King street. Brewers. The Robert Portner Brewing Company. Carriages. Summers & Bro., Pitt street. China, Glassware, &c. E. J. Miller, Son & Co., <>5 King street. Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Jos. Bragor, No. 12 Kiuaj streot. Commission Merchant* P. B. Hooo, 2 Princo stroot. Confectioners. Honry Brenglo, 129 King stroot. Dry Goods and Notions. John Donnelly & Son, SO King street. R. H. Taylor. 933 Ponna. avo., Washington, A. B. Slaymaker, 105 King stroct. J. E. Tackett, 109 King streot. Carter, 711 Markot Space, Washington. Drugs and Chemicals. W. F. Crclghton & Co., N. W. cor. King mid Royal streets. ?. A. Wartield, 152 King' street. E. S. Leadlieater &. Bro., 7 f-'. Fairfax Btreu! S. H. Lnnt, cor. King and Fairfax streets. J. D. n. Lunt, u. o. cor. King and Waahingto streets. L. Stabler & Co., n. w. cor. King and Washing ton stroots. Warfield & Hall, cor. Princo and Fairfax sire. Flour, lie. W. H. Tenney & Sons, Ocorgetowu. Fish Dealers. William H. Smith & Co. Grocers and Liquor Dealers. J. C. Milburn, 17 n. Royal streot. Charles King & Son, 07 Cameron stroot. Harlow & Bro., u. w. cor. Royal and Cameron streets. W. A. Johnson, c o. cor. Eoyal and Cameron streots. G. McBnrnoy & Son, s. w. cor. King and Wa 'ngton streets. G. Wm. Ramsay, cor King and St. Asaph sti. el Hardware and Cutlery. S. F. Carlin & Sons, 03 King street. i. T. Croighton & Son, 88 King streot. B. F. Peake, cor. King and Pitt streets, lee. F. A. Rood & Co., Strand. Jowellers. a. Wildt, 10 n. Royal streot. Lard, &c. (j. Cassard & Sou, Baltimore. Lumber, &c. Perry, Smoot & Co., No. 25 corner Cameron and Union sts. Josiah H. D. Smoot, 21 north Union st. Machinists. W. S. Mooro, 65 Union street. Marble Workers. <l S. Walker, 702-700 North Capitol street Wash inj; ton. Real Estate Agents. Harlow & Caton, Market Building. Wood and Coal. W. A. Smoot & Co , foot of Princess st. A. H. Agnow, foot of Franklin st. J. R. Zimmerman, foot of Quocn st. Opening; aud Closing: of the Mail.*. Northern mails eloso at 7:30 and 10:30 a. m. and 12:30, 0:30 aud 7:30 p. m. Open at 8:30 a. m., 12:00 m. and 0:30 p. m. Southern mails via Richmond, Va., close at 5:45 aud 10:30 a. m., 4:15 and 9:00 p. m. Open at 8:30 and 11:30 a. m. Southwestern mails via Charlottcsvillo, Va., close at 8:20 and 11:15 a. m. and 9:00 p. m. Open at 8:30 a. m.. 12:00 m. and 8:30 p. m. Manassas Division mails close at 2:30 p. m. Open at 10.00 a. m. Alexandria and Round Hill. Va., mails ?-U.se at 8:45 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. Open at 9:00 a. m and ?1:30 p. ni. Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax C. H., Horndon, Leesburg and Purcellville, Va., close at 4:00 p. m. and opon at 9:00 a. m. Western mails close at 12:30.4:15 aud 7:30 p. m. Opeu at 8:30 a. in., 12:00 m. and 0:30 p.m. Washington.D.C, mails close at 7:30 and 10:30 a. m., and 12:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p. m. Open at 8:30 aud 10:00 a. m., 12:00 nr.. and 3:00 and 0.30 p. m. Office Hours?Open at 8:30 a. m. Close at 5:30 p. m. Open at 6:30 p. m. Close at 7 p. m. Suuday Hours?Open at 9:00 a. m. CIoso at 9:30 a. m. FLOWER POTS?Just received a lot of Flower Pots, assorted sizes, neat and durable, with or without saucers, at febl5 E. J. MILLER, SON & CO'S. F OR CHILDREN AND INVALIDS. DRY EXTRACT MALT; 50c a bottle; for sale by_[nov4] W.F. CREIGHTON & CO. EXTRA FINE GUNPOWDER TEA just re? ceived. Try it, and be convinced of its superior quality. jan28 J. C. MILB?EN. RAILROADS. piEDMONT A IB LINE ROUTE EICHMOND AND DANVILLE E. B. CO. CONDENSED SCHEDULE, IN EFFECT JUNE 5, 1887. Trains run by 75th Meridian Time. leavk. Washington.- 8 30 a m 11 24 a m 5 30 p m 11 00pm Alexandria. 8 55 " 1145 " 5 55 " 1125 " Manww. 951 " 12 35pm 7 00 " 12 15 am Warr'n. June. 10 23 " 1 01 " i 7 35 " 112 42 " Orange.H is '? 2 18 -' 9 01 " ! 1 55 " Chariot tesrille... 110 p m 3 85 H 10 30 " 8 00 " akb1ve. ! Lyuchburg. 3 23 " 5 45 " 1 CO a m 515 " Franklin Junc.l. 7 23 " . 6 45 " Danville.; 8 30 " j. 7 45 " Aaberille.;.| 5 3$p ni Hot Spring.... .i.i. 7 35 " Atlant?.L.j 120p m.110 40 ," Chattanooga... 'J 05 u in. 5 45 p m;. Memphis. It 15 p nr.\ 6 10a tn. New Orleans... 7 10 n m 7 10 " |~..j 7 20 p in Louisville.I. Cincinnati.!. j No. 51. No. 53. Nobth Bound Dally. ; Daily. 7 10 p ml. 6 00 ' No. 59. No. 55. Daily. ! Dally. leave. Danville. 1" 30 a m 11 40 p m.j. Franklin June, li ss " 12 37 a ml.|. Lynchburg. I 20pm! 2 05 " 360am 2 50 pm Cliarli.lter.viHe 4 OU " 115 " 6 05 u 5 30 " Orange. o| " 5 10 " 7 04 " 6 30 " Warr'n. June... <?-< " 6 26 ?? 8 5u i 7 5.t | Manassai. 7 (fi " 6 53 " 9 22 " I 8 22 Alexandria. 8 HI " 7 50 " 10 2U " | 9 20 " arrive.! Washington. S Si " 8 10 " 10 45 " 9 40 " Baltimore.1125 " 10(3 ?? ^ ?? V?U 25 " Philadelphia...! 3 00 a m 12 35 p m'J 3 JJJ .! j 3 00 a m New York.' 6 20 " ', 3 20 " 1 JjjjJ ! 6 20 " _I_!_I_. "Daily. .Daily except Sunday. MAN ASS AS BRANCH._ Ha.stwak.ix Wehtwahu. Dally, exeei.t Daily, except _ Sunday._I_ Sunday. Arrive I.eave. 17 a m Washington. ; 2 35 pro 9 00 j. 10 9 22 " Alexandria. Ar: 2 55 " 3 00 a tu 6 55 " 8 15 " Manama?. | 4 00 " I 4 37 " 1 30 " 1 f. 21 " 1 Front Koyul. 1 6 31 " |i0 20 " 103 " 6 10 '? Rlverton. I 6 38 " [10 40 " 12 Hum 5 45 " Strasburg. Lv! 7 05 " 1140 " WARRENTON?Trains Nos. 50, 51, 54, 55, 58 and 59 connect daily to and from Warrenton. FRANKLIN DIVISION?Daily, oxceptSunday. Leave Rocky Mt. 7:40 a. m., arrive Franklin Junction 11:10 a. m.; leave Franklin Junction 7:30 p. m? arrive Rocky Mt. 10:30 p. m. GORDONSVILLE?Trains loavc Orange for Gordonsville 11:53 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and !>:20 p. p. m. daily, and 8:45 a. m. daily except Sunday. Boturning. leave Gordonsville for Orange 0:15 a. dj., 1:35 p.m., and 4:'-2<> p. in. daily, and 13:00 a. m. daily except Sunday. SLEEPING CAR SERVICE. On trains Nos. 50 and 53 Pullman Mutret Sleep? ers between New York and Atlanta, vis Danville. On trains Nos. 52 and 53Pullman Buit'ct Sleep? ers between Washington and Montgomery, and Washington and Augusta, via Danville. On trains Nos. 54 and 55 I'ullman Sloopers be? tween Washington and Louisville, and Char lottosvillc and Cincinnati.' On trains Nos. 54 and 59 Pullman Buffet Sleepers between Washington and Memphis, via Lynchburg. On trains Nos. 55 and 58 Pallinan Bullet Sleepers between Washington and New Orleans, via Lynchcurg and Kenncsaw route. WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION. ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Alexandria 0:00 a. m? 9:17 a. ru. and 4:50 p. m.; arrive at Round Hill 11:20 a. ru., 11:45 a. m, and 7:19 p. m. Returning, trains leave Round Hill 0.08 a. in., 11:44 a. m. and 1:23 p. iu., arriving at Alexan? dria at 8:32 a. in., 4:40 p. m. and 3:47 p. m. Tho 9:'J0 a. m. train from Alexandria connects at Round Ilill with stage for Blue Eidgu, Berry villo and Winchester, and at Lccsburg with stages for Aldie and Middlchurg. Tho 9:20 a. m. train and 4:50 p. m. train from Alexandria connects at Vienna with Btages for Fairfax Court House. Through tickets on sale at tho principal stations to all points. For rates or information apply to any agent of tho Company, or to J. S. B. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A. Alexandria, Va. JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P. A. Washington, D. C. SOL. HAAS, T. M., Richmond. Va. HARDWARE, CUTLERY, Ac, just received at 88 King, corner of Royal street and for sale at a small advance?wholesaleand retail. Rodgers & Son and other make of Carvers and Forks, a great variety. Rodgers <x Sou, and other niakoof Table and Breakfast Knives. Gcnuluo Rodgers & Son, Heinesh and other make of Scissors. Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred patterns. Table Knives, with Forkn to match, at low prices. Enterprise, Champion and other Meat Cutters, all sizes. Browne's Flexiblo Rub? ber Weather Strips, the best in uso, with a great variety of other goods incur line, for sale cheap. Special attention is asked to a large job lot of Fray's Solid Steel Seasido Scissors and Shears, for sale at a Jargo deduction from usual prices. Call and see, at 88 King, corner of Roval street. d?7_J.T. CREIGHTON & SON. J71L0UR! FLOUR! Wc offer too following fancy and choice brands of Flour at low figures: Hungarian Faucy Patent. Lilly Crystal " New South " Triumph " Hcrwood Choice Family. Tenney's Best " Cook's " White as Snow " Blue Bidge " jan24 GEO. McBURNEY & SON. BUSHELS BURBANE, NOVA SCOTIA AND MAINE EARLY ROSE POTATOES iu stock and for salo by apt; CHAS. KING & SON. I "ST RECEIVED. A consignment of PRIME MINNESOTA BUTTER, which wo aro offering to the trade, at current figures. ap!5 HARLOW BROS. MILK PANS-1 carload (0,000; TERRA COT? TA MILK PANS jnst received from factory These pans aro taking the placo of tin pans. Tho I glaze is perfectly indestructiblo, frco from metals of all kinds and" is guaranteed from crazing. As low priced as the common stone pan and much njcbl5_E. J. MILLER, SON & CO. TEA SETS?We have just received the cheapest line of CARLSBAD and FRENCH CHINA I TEA SETS ever otl'ercd in this city, of 44 and 56 pieces each, low-shaped cups and heavily gilded and boautiful decorations. Wo are suro of suiting both your tasto and pocket if you aro in need of | anvthing in this lino, ml E. J. MILLER, SON & CO. D E. HORTON'S MIASMA ANTIDOTE. THE ONLY INFALLIBLE REMEDY FOE MALARIA AND FEVER AND AGUE. It never fails to effect a speedy and permanent cure. For sale by octl3_WAEFIELD & HALL. BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING SHOT] GUNS, tho largest and best assortment wo j have over had and at lower prices; also Paper Shells of all grades. Wads, Caps, Belts and Canvas Coats. It will pay purchasers to call and see us. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS, oct'2S Alexandria, Va. FROM AUCTION?1 package of ENGLISH PRINTED CHAMBER SETS, two decorations and four colors; very handsome and at only $3.25 por set of 10 pieces. Also a few sets of SLIGHTLY DAMAGED tiOODS at $2 each. A rare bargain. Call earlv and get tho pick of them at_[rohS]_E. J. MILLER. SON & CO.'S. QHOICE FLOUR. BAKER'S CRYSTAL. TENNEY'S NEW SOUTH, FAMILY AND BOLLER EXTBA, For sale by ap23 _J. C. MILBURN. CHOICE ORANGES just received by myl8 J. C. MILBURN. RAILROADS. 1887 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1887 TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST. DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL BAILS. SPLENDID SCENERY. MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT. In Effect May 16,1867. Trains leave Washington,from station, corner of ?i.Ttb and B streets, as follows: For Pittiburg and tho West. Chicago Limited Ezpres3of Palace Sleeping Cars at !):50 a. m., daily; Fast Line, 9:50 a.m. daily, to Cincinnati and'st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris burg to Cincinnati, and Buffet Car to St. Louis; dailv, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sloop iug Car Pittsburg to Chicago. Western Express, at 8:10 p. m. daily, with Sleeping Cars Washington to Chicago and St. Louis, and Harrisburg to Cleveland, connecting at Harris burg with through Sloopors for Louisville and Memphis. Pacific Express, 10:00 p. in. daily, for Pittsburg and the West, with through Sleeper Harrisbnrg to Chicago. baltimore and potomac eailboao. For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara 10:00 p. m. daily, except Saturday, with Palace Cars Washington to Eochester. For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira. at 9:50 a. m., daily, except Sunday. For New York and tho East, 7:25, 9:00. 11:00 and 11:40 a. m., 2:00, 4:10,10:00 and 11:20 p. m. On Sunday 9:00 and 11:40 a. m, 2:00, 4:10,10:00 and 11:20 p. m. Limited Express of Pullman Parlor Cars, 9:40 a. m., daily, ex? cept Sunday, and 4:00 p. m. daily. For Boston without change, 2:00 p. m. every day. For Brooklyn, N. Y.,all through trains connoct .it Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex, affording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid? ing double ferriage across New York City. For Philadelphia, 7:25, 9:00,11:00 and 11:10 a. m., 2:00, 4:10, 6:00,10:00 and 11:20 p. m. On Sunday 9:00 and 11:40 a. m? 2:00,, 4:10, 6:00,10:00 and 11:20 p. m. Limitod Express, 9:40 a. m. week days, aud 4:00 p. m. daily. For Baltimore 6:35,7:25, 9:00, 9:40, 9:50,11:10 and 11:10 a.m.. 12:05, 2:00, 4:00. 4:10, 4:20, 4:40, 6:00, 8:10. 10:00 and 11:20 p. m. On Sunday, 9:00, 9:05. 9:50 aud 11:40 a.m., 2:00, 4:00, 4:10, 6:00, 8:10.10:00 and 11:20 p. m. For Pope's Crook Lino, 7:25 a. m., and 4:40 p. m., daily, except Sunday. For Annapolis 7:25 and 11:40 a. m., and 4:20 p. m., daily oxoopt Sundays. On Sundays at 9:00 a. m. and 4:10 p. m. alexandria. and fbedebick8b?bg railway and alexandria and wabhinoton"baileoad. For Alexandria, 6:00, 6:45, 8:40, 9:47, and 10:57 a. m., 12:01 noon, 2.05,4:25, 4:35, 6:01, 8:05, 10:05 and 11:37 p, rn. On Sunday at 6:00, 8:40, 9:47 and 10:57 a. m? and 2:30, 6:01, 8:05 and 10:05 p. m. For Richmond and tho South, 6:00 and 10:57 a. m., daily, and 4:35 p. m., daily, oxcept Sunday. Trains leavo Alexandria for Washington, 6:05 ^8:00,9:10,10:35 and 11:07 a.m.; 1:20,3:00, 3:23. 5:1f\ 7:05, 9:32 and 10:42 p. m., and 12:15 midnight, except Monday. On Sundav at 8:00, 9:10 and 31:07 a. m.; 2:00, 5:10, 7:05, 9:32 and 10:42 p. m. and 32:15 night. Tickets and information at tho office, Northoast corner of 13th stroot and Penna. Avonuo, and at the station, whoro orders can bo ioft for tho chock? ing of baggago to destination from hotels and residences. J. R. WOOD, G. P. A. CHAS. E. PUGH, G. M. LEGAL. VIRGINIA : In tho Clerk's olticc of the Corpo? ration Court of the city of Alexandria, on tho 1st day of June, 1887. Indiana Davis and George W.Davis, hor husband, vs. Francis C. Neale. Susan V. Whitcomb aud William H. Whitcomb, hor husband, Emma Neale, Isabella Griffin, John Griffin, James Griffin, John A. Grillin, William H. Smith, ad? ministrator, Annie Harvoy and William H. Harvey, her husband. In chancery. Memo. Tho object of this suit is to obtain par? tition of tho real estate of which Charles L. Neale died seized and possessed, and to wind up tho firm of C. L. Ncalc & Sou, and settle the accounts of said firm, and divide tho assets among tboso entitled thereto. Tho defendants, Annio Harvoy and Win. H. Harvoy, her husband, James Gritlin and John Griffin, not having entered their appearance and given security according to the act of As? sembly and tho rules of this Court, and it appearing by affidavit that thoy aro not residents of this State: It is ordered that the said defendants appear here within one month af? ter due publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect their interest in this suit; aud that a copy of this order he forthwith inserted in the AxexandbiaGazette, a newspaper published in the city of Alexandria, once a week for four suc? cessive weeks, and posted at the front door of the Court House of this city. A copy?teste : JOHN S. PEACH, Clerk. J. K. M. Nor:on, p. <;. je"! w4w VIRGINIA : In the Clerk's often of tho Corpo? ration Court of tho city of Alexandria, on tho 3d dav of June, 1887. Charles H.Collins j TrcspftSS on lbecasean(] a(. William C.Codd. j tachmont Momo. Tho object of this suit is to obtain a judgment against tho defendant, and subject tho debt due him from William Moore to pay the same. Tho defendant, William C. ('odd, not hav? ing entered his appearance and given security according to tho act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing by affidavit that he is not a resident of this State: It. is ordored, that the said defendant appear here within one month after due publica? tion of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit, and that a copy of this order, bo forthwith inserted in the Alex? andria Gazette, a newspaper published in tho city of Alexandria, once a week for four succes? sive weeks, and posted at the front door of tho Court House of this citv. A copy?test: JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk. John M. Johnson, p. q. je t w-lwS VIRGINIA: In the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Aloxandria county, on tho 16th day of May, 1887. Samuel H. Lunt, complainant, vs. Walter D. Ad? dison, executor and trusteo under the last will and testament of Augustus E. Addison, deceased, defendant. Tho object of thia suit is to compel tho defend? ant to specifically executo a contract for tho sale and conveyance to the complainant of a tract of land situated in Alexandria county, Virginia, called and known as "8unnyside," and containing about one hundred and oighty-seven acres. Tho defendant. Walter D. Addison, executor and trustoo under tho last will and testa? ment cf Augustas E. Addison, deceased, not hav? ing entered his appearance and given secur? ity according to the act of Assembly and tho rules of this court, and it appearing by affidavit that he is not a resident of this State: It is ordered, that said defendant appear hero within one month after duo publication of this order, and do what is neces? sary to protect his interest in this suit, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandbia Gazette, a uowspaper published in tho city of Alexandria, once a week for four | successive weeks, and posted at tho front dcor of | the Court House of this county. A copy: test: H. H. YOUNG, Clerk. Francis L. Smith, p. q. mylS w4w JUST RECEIVED by S. S. Nossmore from Liv? erpool, Eng., to Baltimore, 15 crates STAND? ARD C. C and 23 crates HENRY BURGESS WHITE GBANITE SETS. If you are in need of a first-class article in either of these wares you should not fail to give us a call. We do not sell "seconds'' (second quality) and "thirds" (third quality) at retail. We guarantee every piece of ware from our house to bo the best of its kind. febl E. J. MILLER, SON & CO. SHEEP DIP, Sage, Ground Sage, Diamond Dyes, Fitche's Pocket Scales, Hood's Sarsapa rilla, Warner's Kidney and Liver Cure, Brown's Iron Bitters, Volina Cordial, Pratt's Astral Oil, and Sweet Majorem?a large supply just received, deel_ E. 8. LEADBEATEB & BRO. RUBBER DRESSING COMBS, a fine assortment from the cheapest to the best grades, at myl-1_AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'8. 1AAAA SIX-OUNCE CAKES FINE TOILET iU.UUU-SOAP for sale at 5c each by oct20_J. C. MILBUBN. GOOD GUNPOWDER, OOLONG, JAPAN and Extra Mixed Teas, fsr sale at 50c. por lb. by jan20_J. C. MILBUBN. _ RESH ITALIAN MACARONI, Breakfast Horn iny and New York Beans just received. oct20 _ GEO. McBUBNEY & SON. SMALL HAMS received to-day by je7 J. C. MILBUBN. STEAMERS. D AILY LINE '10 NORFOLK AND FORI MONROE. ! STEAMERS "GEORGE LEARY" AND "EXCELSIOR.' On and after Saturday, May 14. 1SS7, tin " LEARY" will leave Prince street wharf 01 MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS a (5:00 p. m? and the "EXCELSIOR" on TUES DAYS, TH?R8DAYS and SATURDAYS from tin same wharf at the same hour. Returning, LEAVE NORFOLK EVERY WEEE DAY at 4 |>. m. Exclusive connection with Boston ami Provi dence steamers. Connect also with Old Doniinioi .??teamers fo.- New York, steamers Ariel and Oh Point at Fortress Monroe for Richmond and iand ings on James river, aud with all other rail au< steamboat lines at Norfolk und Fort Monroe. For other information apply to PHILIP B. HOOE, inayl.'5-tf Agt. Prince Street Wharf. V NLAND AND SEABOARD I COASTING COMPANY., GREATLY REDUCED BATES. FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK DIRECT iNO STOPS.) The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE wil leave her wharf EVERY MONDAY. WEDNES DAY and SATURDAY at 6 o'clock p. m. Fare, first class, $1.50; rouud trip, $2.50. FOR RIVER LANDINGS. The steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON will leavi her wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY aud FRIDAY, at 8 a. m , for all river landings a far down us Kiusalo, Monday's Point and Lodgi Landing, iu Yeocomico river ; returning Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings. Fare, first-class, 50c; second-class, 25c. FOR NEW YORK. STEAMERS E. C. KNIGHT AND JOHN GIBSON EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, and returninj leavo Neu York, from piftr 41, East rivor. ever' SATURDAY. Tkostoaiuora of thiH company make eonnoc tions at Norfolk for all points East; at No* York with all points West and Northwest, and a Aloxandriit with Virginia Midland Railway am Washington and Oliio Railroad. Through rate given and freight handled carefully and promptly For fnrthor information apply to F. A. REED & CO., Agent. Jannoy's wharf J. W. THOMPSON, President. 1416 F street, sop27-tf Washington, D. C. LYDE'S STEAM LINE WEEKLY T( c philadelphia. Appointed sailing days from Alexa- rl EV ERY TUESDAY and from Philadelpbi EVER1 SATURDAY. This lino connects at Alexandria with tho Vir ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroad.' and at Philadelphia with. Clydo's regular Steam ships. Freight forwarded with promptness and care freo of commissions. No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quid timo. Frenuont departures. Through rates am through hills of lading given. Insurance at th< lowest ratos. Agouts F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria. WM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Georgfn jan8-tf JOB PRINTING. the gazette (UNDER THE ENTIRE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF Till: ALEXANDRIA RA7.KTTR1 IS PREPARED TO DO AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE AND ON THE MOST REA? SONABLE TERMS All Kinds of Book and Jol Printii ?SUCH AS Cards, Tickets, Briefs, Posters, CATALOGUES, HILL HEADS, &c. fgf SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL ORDERS WITHOUT THE CITY. T^OMESTIC SEWING MACHINES. The good qualities of the above machines arc now well established. Wo are soiling I hem at as low a price as they can be purchasod in any of the larger cities, aud are prepared to allow as much for old machines of any kind as is possible. We bavo seen so much good done by the "Do? mestic," that we wish every family to bavo at least ono in their houso. Prices fixed, hut terms accommodating. Call and examine, or send for a circular. oct22 E. S. LEADBEATEB & ERO. C 1HAMPAGNE AND OTHER WINES. G. H. Mnmm's & Co.'s Extra Dry, [its. aud qta. '? Dry Verncnay, " Urbana Gold Seal, " A. Worner & Co.'s Extra Dry, " Ysasi Old Spanish Sherry on draught. Old Spanish Port Pure California Port, " $1.50$ gal. Sherry, " 2.00 " Pure Catwba, " 1.00 " mv'2i <iEo. McBurney & son. ice! ice! Ice! A fell supply of NORTHERN ICE, of superior quality, constantly on hand and for 3alow'nole3ale and retail on the most favorable terms. Orders loft with our drivers, at our offico, or by telephone will recoivo prompt attention. Our facilities for delivery by tho car load arc unsurpassed in any city. Packing for country dolivery a specialty. f. a. reed & co., )o8_Janney's Wharf. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Statoment U. S. Branch, June 30,1885. Assets.$5,918,563 33 Liabilities. 3,303,592 17 Surplus. 2,614,970 96 Total losses paid in the U. S.36,670,759 55 For policies in this excellent company apply to PHILIP B. HOOE, Agent, dec!5_No. 2 Prince street. J^LOUR! FLOURY PILLSBERRY'S BEST MINNESOTA PATENT JONES'S HUNGABIAN BAKER'S CRYSTAL TENNEY'S OUR NEW SOUTH CHOICE FAMILY. The above are the finest branrtu of Flour made ap20_geo. McBurney. THE LARGEST and finest assortment ever off? ered in this city of Haveland & Co's and other makes of French China After-Dinner Cof? fees, Fruit Plates, Ice Cream and Salad Sets, Buckwheat Cake Plates <uew), Biscuit Jars, Tea and Dinner Sets, besides many smaller articles too numerous to mention. For sale by decl3 E. J. MILLEE, SON & CO. FINANCIAL. FIBST NATIONAL B?K ALEXANDRIA. VA.. CORNER LEE AND PRINCE STREETS. S. FERGUSON BEACH, I ! OHAS. R. HOOc F. Presidout. | 1 Cashier. t Prompt attention given to all business, inend ing collections throughout the United States and Europe. __*P4 JOHN B. fiMOOT. President. ft WM. H. LAMBERT, Cashier. COLLECTIONS MADE AND PROMPlLlc RE Mil TED ^ALL KINDS OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES A SPECIALTY. Dibeotobs?J. B. Sinoot, E. L. Daingorfleld, B, Wheat, P. B. IIooo, John Porry. _ ap4 Burke & Herbert, dealers IN Go vernment Bonds LOCAL STOCKS AND ALL FIEST CLASS RAILROAD BONDS AND OTHER GOOD INVESTMENT SECURITIES. my9 BUBKE & HERBERT. COAL AND WOOD. A. H. AGiW, deat.ee in GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND AND AN? THRACITE COAL AND WOOD, 2240 pounds to the ton. i 'dice and Yard?South end of Union street. Orders left at the drug store of W. F. Creighton & Co. will be promptly tilled. VESSELS HAULED OUT ON RAILWAYS and repaired. A full stock of material always on hand. aplS tf COAL! COAL! Wo invite the attention of dealors and con. sumors to our largo stock of CAREFULLY PRE? PARED COAL of tho following varieties : LYKEN'S VALLEY, LORBERRY and SHAMOKIN RED ASii. WHITE ASH (freo burning and hard of steam* or, broken, egg, stovo and and nut si/e3. Also GEORGE'S CREEK, CUMBERLAND and KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Va. Making Coal a specialty wo aim to keep only tho HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, end is especially prepared for family use. Yards floored, and all Coal sent out WELL SCREEND AND FREE FROM IMPURITIES. Dealers, families, public institutions and man? ufactories supplied at lowest market rates?per ton of 2240 lbs. J. R. ZIMMERM A N. (Successor to T. J. Mchatfey & Co.) myT Wharf and Yards foot of Quoon at FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS. &c. Amos B. Slaymaker, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER JN Ladies'.Gents' & caLildreifs Fnmt. Cfoods. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. Wholesale and Rotail. NO. 3 0 f> KI N G STREET. Bep25 ALEXANDRIA. VA. FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS. VV. S. MOORE, Machinist Iran w Brass Founder 8HIPSMITH AND BLACKSMITH. (OLD DOMINION WORKS) Nos. G9 and (>;> Union street, Alexandria, Va. Will furnish and repair all kinds of Machinory, Iron ami Brass Castings, Wrought and Cast Iron Fences, Mill Work. Ship and Blacksmithing. Edge Tools, Mill Picks, Facing Hxmmors, and all kinds \ of Mill Work mado and repaired at tho shortest j notice, and at reasonable prices. Tho highest market prioo paid for Old Wrought and Cast Iron, Brass and Copper. je21 HENRY WILDT. JEWELEB AND OPIICIAN A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF AMERICAN WATCHES, FINE JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, CLOCKS, &c. Solo agent for tho celohratod DIAMOND SPEC? TACLES and EYE GLASSES. mh27_No. 10 N.Royalst.. Alexandria. Va. Landreth's Garden Seeds. Wo havo Just received our lirst supply of tho above celebrated Seeds for this season. Catalogues furnished upon application. ioh2 E. S. LEADBEATER a: PRO. AXES: AXES: AXES!~"Light Horse Ham '' and "Red Warrior" Chopping Axes. Over 100 dozen of these celebrated good.s in store. All the regular weights and shapes. Wholesale and retail. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS, sop4 Alexandria, Va. GUNS. PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAPS, WADS, &.C., at a further reduction in prices to close out. We havo on haudthe"Morino Felt Wads," Bal? timore make, at manufacturer's prices. Call at SB King, corner of Roval street. dec7_J. T. CREIGHTON & SON. S S S STATE! DRY STATE! Tho above preparation, in ?O-ccnt packages, for sale by .iy:*_ W. F. CREIGHTON & CO. JUST RECEIVED?A fresh supply of the cele? brated BUFFALO LITHIA WATER, direct from the springs, by the bottle or case as low as the same can bo bought elsewhere. febB J. 1). H. LENT, f t FINE PERFUMERY. Something New. Blue Belle of Scotland, Trailing Arbutus, Tally Ho, Marechal Niel Rose and Alpine Violets at jc28_JOHN D H LUNT'S. BROWN'S IRON BITTERS, Ayer's Cherry Pec? toral, Sarsaparilla, Hair Vigor. Ague Cure and Pills, and Warnor's Kiduey and Liver Curo ire for sale by octiil E. S. LEADBEATER & B?;i i. TjlENCING WIRE?Wo have now a full stock of JL Fence Wire, both with and without barbs twisted and ribbon, and we are selling it low JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS, ap30_ Alexandria, Va. mOMATO CATSUP, Chow Chow, Mixed Mus J. tard and Mixed Pickles in bulk, for sale in quantities to suit by novit? j, rj| JITLETJIIN COMMISSION MERCHANTS. T C. MTLBUBN, GROCER. TEA DEALER and COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 17 North Royal street, near Market upset Alexandria, Va. Ordors and consignments solicited ; they will, ceivo careful and prompt attention. - . QHABLE8 KING & SON. Wholesale Grocers. 07 CAMERON STREET ?pl ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. P~ HILM' B. HOOE. No. '2 Prince street, GENERAL SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT. Grain a specialty. Agent for steamers to Norfolk, connecting wit' line to Boston, Providence and the East. dcclS W. A. Smoot. ILS. Pekn; A SHOOT & CO., W SOAL, salt. PLASTER alexandria. Va Offjcc ?Snioot's Wharf. ap4 Special attention paid to forwardiug. A. JOHNSON & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT; And Dealers in ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS. Have ou hand GIBSON'S XX, XXX. X \ \ \ and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABIN! MONOGRAM WHISKIES; also IIA KER - THOMPSON'S PURE EYE WHISKIES, U \ they invite the attention of the trade. Orders from the country for merchandise si - receive prompt attention. Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country fro duco solicited, for which they guarantee the high? est market prices and prompt returns. Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal sopl4 Alexandria. V*. TJARLOW BROS., wholesale GROCERS, GENERAL COMMISSI*)! MERCHANTS AND Dealers in WINE AND LIQUORS. FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRGDUCK SOLICITED. PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AI? VANCES ON GOODS IN STORE. AGENCY OF LAFLIN &. RANDS 8PORTIN? BLASTING AND MINING POWDER ArV COTTON AND WATER-PROOF FUSE. N. W. cor. Cameron and Royal stH. nihil? fett?. 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