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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

Local BREvITIEs young man named
John Hammill, son of the late Patrick Ham
mill. who belongs to the U. S. Marine corps
stationed at the Navy Yard in Washington
while on visit to his relatives and friends IN
this city, attempted to commit suicide this
morning By drinking laudanum. His attempt
was discovered in time to prevent his swallow
ing on overdose.
The Mayor has beeu suddenly called from
the city by the death Of his venerable mo ther'
which occurred at her late home 10 Fairfax
county.
The country in this section of the State never
looked more beautiful or gave promise OF more
bouutiful returns The pastures are green ana
mxurint, the vines full Of berries, the fruit
trees loaded with fruit, the truck patches are
Aourisbng, and the crops all present promls'
ing appearance.
The steamer Lady OF the Lake passed here
stout ten o'clock this mornlog With large ex
cursion party, composed chiefly OF members OF
Congress, on board, on her way to Piney Point
She is expected to return about midnight. lhe
President was among the party.
A young mao named William SyncoS' ao
-mnlove at Green's Cabinet Factory, had his
hand caught by saw there on Thursday and
severely Injured.
Some unnecessary alarm was created among
the new hands and dlers at the brick yard Of
Tucker l. Lucas, yesterday, by the sudden es
oane Ct steam from the boiler there.
The harm and out. houses of Mr.. Haw!ey, on
the Back Lick road ia Fairfax county, were
fred bv an unknown incendiary on THURSDAY
evening last and entirely consumed
Three new dead engines passed oGer toe
q sMR,R. this morning two Tor the I
iyO.R.R.. aud one for the Southslde hal'
road.
Fftv Mormons, 10 two cars, passed thfous
this city via the O., A. q NJ. Il. H. yeseeiua
evening on their way to Utah. 1t all to
+smaIes belonging to the Saints are as un
nrspossessing 10 their appearance as those see
hsre yesterday, it is 10 loager matter OF sur
nrise that {, man can have as maDy Oh them
he wants for wives. cn,.
Oriental Lodge, No. c. Knights of PythIa:
.n,am,l.tc making grand excursion to Ca'
,;,'s SPRINGS GA the ooh proxlmo.
farmer stu lent at the Theological De"
nary near this city called upon c'ass'na'
,hsre who has not yet finished bis course 's
tsrdav evening to borrow money enough TO pa
. a ,l,;uoro He got what he aske
,nr but tba, not satisfying Him, a7alled nia
self OF the opportunity afforded by being 10
alone for few pinutes in his friends room TO -
him Of all the money he had. de lett oe'o
the theft was discovered. and though d'''seo
ly searched for ever since mas aVoloeu S''''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

foLICE REPORT NAYoR's OFFICE. - iuou
Ice and another colored boy for disuriery cou
duct at Shiloh Church Were fined and dis
charged
Two young cplored boys, detected while steal
Ing base balls from Mr.. Charles Brill were di4
charged % account Of their age
Five OF the most noisey oil the colorcL boot
blacks who OF late have been lfequcnliUg the
depot Of the Alexandra and WASHINGTON rail
road, were arrested and locked up in tho watch
house for future examination.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. -Elgar Wheeler on
complaint OF Mary johnson, both colorcd, tor
assau'ting and beating complainant, was, in
default OF the required security, committed to
Jail.
WATCH REPORT. Night clear but hazy aud
cool A disturbance was created at Shiloh
church, coored church 10 the extreme west
ern part OF the city. by some colored boys, two
OF whom were arrested. There were several
balls in different quarters Of the city, bu: they
all passed off quietly. There were no aHph
oabts at the watch house for lodgings The
lecture room oil the 81 Presbyterian church 10
the Star Eosine House, was found wide open
and brilliantly Illuminated at - o'clock bv
watehmcn Jones and Smith, They turned of
the gas and locked the doors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
STEAM Hts A'E'S.
POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY

:. April &c 1870.
IA "rGer t" pr0nlute public convenience the
sihAniers al LhIs line WILL on to. mur- r~se
row WedDasdayl tho Eth instant, ,faaaz4sssE
r;'lnihrnce their hourly trips from Alexantlris
al n QUARTER before n. H.. last trip from A lex
dria 1t D. m; first trip from Washington city
al Il r m; last trip from Washington city at :
D. IN. By this arran cement a safe hourly COM
muhicatIon may be had with Washington, and
connection nJada with the o'clock q. m. train
for Baltimore.
The steamer WAWASbT is making her
usual trips down tho Potomac to Gone river
aud IN .ermediate landings, leaving Alexandra
Tuesday and Friday mornings at a. IN.
S. S. HOWlSON,
President Potomac Ferry Co.
;5AM'i. HEDN EY, Gen. Supt. ap 2U.tr
WA>HlNGTON ALEXANDRIA AND
w GEORNErOWN STEAM PACKET
COMPANY
The steamer COLUMBIA, Captain James
Harpor, viii! resume Eor regular .sE-A
tips, leaving Baltimore on Sstur- .G5SSsfzezAG
day next at o'clock p. m and returning,
viii leave Alexandria every Wednesday morn
ing, at 81 o'clock For freight apply to
mar l-9m B. WHEAT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
E inRIICina,

ST. Louis, May l4--I'bc state iuud com
missioner has purchased half million OF Mis-
souri, aiyaa with the surplus 10 his hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
SPECIAL notice..


Baltimore il alive to her o.n weifnre, and
is not excellpd by Washington or a.y other
city in her enth usiastc appreciation. ri Inc pre-
eminent merits Of that .renl preventive AMI
Curative Charles Gaulieis Native ~ ms: BIT
tiers AS the great regulator o! the u,ss
system, and to prevent G.re tev6r ami .gue.
dyspepsia, rheumatism. childrens summer
Complaints, and variety OF Other ILL.,. thsse
Bittcis have All ineatilnab!u value. Nj
GeEera' Lorenzo Thonl5. Adjutslnl y. Is.
Army. OK Marshal George T. Kane. and more
than thousand others have thus testified.
Baltimore has the wisdom to try MI things,
ana adopt those that arc wollhy. Dy these
Bitters she takes her STAND, Is she values the
health Of her population and tha vgor Of her
posterity
Speer'S Standard Wine RltfarS."
The undenisble fact that These Bittcrs are
composed in the main Of Speer's pure vine m
siyzed and recommended IT, invalids and ibe
NJ edlcal Profession By the best Chcmi.ts in
tho United States cannot fail il Inspiring con-
ndence in the public, in the Use Ut the "Wine
Bitters."
For sale 10y druggists my CIV
Away with Speclacies Did Eyes made
new, easily, without doctor or medicines ent
post paid on receipt Of l0c. Address
Dn Z. b. FUOrH.
mn i--"tn 10 Le1ingtoE Az. Il !
Away with Uncomfortable 'ErusSeS
Comfort and cure for the Ruptured Sent post
paid Oh receipt Of Zoe. Address
DR.. b. h. tJOTE,
NH BIN 10 Lexington Az, n. \.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
" ASSAS RAILROAD.
Ms sH vs. M "a

" ASSAS RAILROAD.
M @ vs. u ssssss;zlassass
On and after Wednesday. Feb: %, 1870, one
daily passenger train will run between WASH
INGTON aud LYNCHBURG, connecting Of
Gordonsv1lle, with tho Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad 10 Richmond, Covington and the Vir-
GINA Springs; at LYnchburg for the West and
Southwest, and ct Washington, to the Norln
and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily At $50 q. M, and
Alexandria rs BOZ Il. H., arriving at Lynchburg
at sos D. M.
Leave Lynehburg at 1926 a. M arrive At
Alexandria ut SIC p. m, and at Washington
ct 6:l5 p. ~.
Also daily Including Sunday, a passenger train
attGeIed~betwecn VI WASHINGTON and
Richmond and Washng toni in the direct line
between Now York and the South Atlantic
States.
Leave Wsshin gton at Coo y. H.. and Alexan.
dra at 1925 p m; arrive at Gordonsville at lao
D. M, and at Richmond at 800 a. NJ, connect
ing with train leaving Richmond at $50 a. III.
for Petersburg Weldon and the Southwest.
Leave Richmond at $3.50 p. H., and Gordons.
Vile IL l22:45 n. m. arrive ut Alexandria at Dub
a. m, and at Washington at 5:55 m, connect
ing with earliest trains to New York and
TS sSs sc ,;s AsssAss snA Ss w'M
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Ounoay, Il
| 800 n. H., arrve ct Harrison burg at 4:2o p: m.
Leave Har-jsonburgat g 10 g. m, and connecting
| ut Manassas Junction with northernbound tralu
on main line, srrive ut AloXHnaria ut 625 p. IN
Tho train on Manassas branch will make
| good connections at tho Junction with night
| line to and from Richmond. =,
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
prominent points.
J. II. BROADUS,
feb 2s-f General Ticket Agent
THE RICHMOND, FREDFRICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
The Old Favorte Mail Route via Aqua Crock.
Tho Shortest end Best Route to Ri"h-
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS 1885,.
Washington city twice daily, Sum .sN.r
day D. m. excepted, from the wharf AszsEaRs
foot Of Scvoath street, At 7:l6 q. ~, and ?:lo p.
M stopping At AleEan3r eHcI Nv way sn9 eOh
Fredericksburg and Potomac r. r., with, e!e-
gan. cars, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on all its trains Through tickets and baggage
checks IT, all points South.
Ho,a boats Stop ut Aloxandris going, and re-
,,rnin, j. e. GENTRY,
Gen. Ticket Agt.
ion Tiff Richmond. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
.tp..i W staS3 EAs..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. May ii The mar
ket for " heat is active, with ali improvement
in receipts; and under 81 lair demand prizes
have sustAinel 81 advance of from 2 to &c
l25 bushels white were offered and sold at 19a
ans l47; oifsringa of 1860 bushels red, with
sales az 12j 127. 130, 1873, 49, 14O, 143. l45 and
H.. Corn is fairly active at /. decline Of from
3 to &C. with fair receipts; offerings of 3l(0 bush.
els mixed with sales ut 10. III and liz; Offer
ings of ia bushels yellow and l2S Of white.
with 50 d u tho former ut 1866 no sales Of the
latter reported Sale: of Rye at ia offerings
Of l7G bu=hcl;. cats are unchanged offerings
OF $50 bushels, with salea at GO and Gil
Fish Market for this Day.
E:.rnisheI By George ". Harrison q. Co.. Nos
rs King 81, 81, 81, SIS Fish Wharrcs
SHE'D, fresh, per .........Sl2 90 q l3 Go
Pot Family per Dbl new 90 % (9 II 90
Economy (Del.) "a Dbl. 16 co (Y 10 90
Herring fresh per thousand; o. g on 60
q" Family. 10 % ~ IL %
" per half o S 50 g Q 10
Rocs aIl Perch, per bunch.... 10 az Is
Receipts to-day wcro very light and business
AT Fi:htown was very dull
GEoRoETuWN CATTLE MARKET.-Droycr
Krst was well attended yesterday, but the sup
ply Of Cattle being limited the market was
rather dun. We quote: 100 head Of Cattle at
7aS9 so per 100 lbs gross; 1909 Sheep at 63s73c
per ID Lambs 3aSl 80 esch.-[Georg- Courier.
TsAsssNs; s.EST.
So! r."- ~ ............1 4S moon sETS...mg. 10
suH ssrs............T C1 HIGH WATER m g. 90 OD
POINT OF it,tXA N DElA, MAY II
iRhlvEn
!'chr Sea NYmph, Providence. {" American
Cad CO.
!All.Ei.
Steamer E.press. tiirkle, Baltimore. by j
Brodcrs u GO.
MEMoRA:nA.
Schr i,oretto Fish, Willis, hence ut Boston
] lth instant. 49,,
Schrs Henry Finch Bunnoll: + X kirk,
Colo and Maria Pearson. Grant hence at Now
York 18th instant
Schr hsne: Repplier. McFadden. hence Tor
Darby, passe through He'll Gate 18th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
CANAE. COMM Free
sA1ss;s= -77.9aA $50 =:9 60: go:
4
ARRIVAL -TD-

Ess.-.--EsE c. Go Go
hNRIVALS-To-DAY.
Bonts & Clifton, George Sherman, David A
Lowe. r II uaydock and ~ mberlin, to
4 morcsn Con-! Comnany Boats j M Waters
and J L Russell, to Maryland Coal Company
Boat Dr. E DcLacey, TO Midlothian 20; Boats
Park Agnew and John Il Lynn. 20 Hampshire
Il Baltimore Coal Go.
DEPARTURES.
Boats Rainbow Annie Boil, Il Wagley,
David A Lowe and K II Hay dock, for Cumber-
land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

We noticed in the Gazette of Thursday tina.
GEO BRYAN, Esq, was announced Us can
6idate for Mayor. We were pleased to geo the
favorable notice Of his name by several. lie
has rendered as much service in the manage
ment of our city affairs with less compensation
as any citizen we have. He a tho very man
we want, and the working people of the town
intend to support him heartily ,t,,o
nv Alt NJ SCh ANtC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
D0TOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE.

STE i NJ Ell. EMPRESS,
Capt a. G.. EIcKLE,
viii Ie:uIne her route on Tuesday, March
Isl. leaving pier No. 10, Light street rTa~
wharf Baltimore, EVERY TUES - essEss
DAY, at p. m. for Alexandria, Washington
and Georgetown, stopping at tho following way
points Oh the Potomac river: Piney Point,
stones Wharf, Coburn, Chaptico Wharf, Chap
ei Point Matthias Point, Smiths Point Manic
moy Stores and Pye's Wharf.
Returning, will leave Sixth street wharf,
Washington, EVERY SATURDAY, at 6 a.
IN and King st. wharf, Alexandria, at : n. m.
For further information apply to
J. BRODERS s. CO.,
feb 70 no. II King street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
RAILROAD LISE.E.
ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON 4. r.

ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON K. r.
@MM q Ezss..sssss@s sil:1Iais
SaSiz' &. SHOEMAKEK.."..""..Preaide
J. .,... $MITH. treasurer
CgSs;. STEVENS. .........."."SecretsTy
Directors:
h...., =. l.. Merrick, J. Dean Smith,
George VIM. Brent Walter Lenox,
Oscar l.. Stevens.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.
NEW TIME TABLE-NIGHT TRAIN FOX
RICHMOND.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF PAS
SENGER TRAINS CHANGED.
DAY TRAIN FOR LYN OHBURG.
On and after MONDAY, February 7th. 1870,
and until further notice, through and loca!
passenger trains will run between Washington
and Alexandria, as follows:
Through Day Trains, Sundays included
Leave Washington, South ward bound, Mary
land Avenue Depot, at TO q. u. Leave Alex
andria, Northward bound, corner Duke and
Henry streets. at $50 p. M.
Through Night Trains, leave Washington,
Southwark bound, Maryland Avenue Depot
at $50 D. n. Leave Alexandria, Northwsrd
bound, corner Duke snd Benry streets, at
5:10 q. m.
LOCAL PASSENGER TRAINS between Washing
ton and Alexandria lSundays excepted.)
Leave Washington, Maryland avenue Depot,
at 1:l5, s, 9, 10 and i a.. NJ, and l. = ana o,io
Leave Alexandria, corner St. Asaph and
King streets at G. g. 9, 10 and II m, aud l, q
and 5p. M, and corner Duke and Henry Hts
and Sundays included at p: m.
o. A. STEW EMS, Gen. Supt
W. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. mh23-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

HEAVENLY RECOGNITION. The Rev MIR.
Benson will commence at his church, Metho
dist Protestant, to morrow, series OF i've
sermons on that intensely interesting subject
the RECOGNITION of friends ia heaven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

II was with great gfEthCatl0n tnat VIC
saw the name Of GEORGE BR4 a n All
nounced as candidate for Mayor of this city,
and from conversation with him this morning
be- consents to become q candidate. It IS;
therefore, to be hoped that the citizens will
turn out and give him hearty support rs ne
has all the qualifications for the omco, ana Is
also familiar with the duties, Of Mayor, having,
~ Presidon. of tho Board Of Aldermen for
many years, often been called on, by virtue Of
that position to act as Mayor. [my l4-lt] ;.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
TGo Trains Daily Except Sunday het16sn
alexandria and Hamilton.

Leave Alexandria al $3.50 q. NJ and y. III
Arrive at Hamilton at l0:40 a. III. and 1925 Pm.
Leave Hamilton at $50 a. IA. and 1916 p. II
& rive at Alexandria at 7:46 q. m. and 1886 N.
Tho $50 a. m. train from Alexandria and 1916
p. m: train from Hamilton, connect at Hamilton
with Kemp's Daily Line Of Coaches for Pur
cellville, Snickersvillo, Berryvillo sad Win
chester; also. with Resmer's Line OF Coaches.
which leave Eee;burg daily for Aide and
Middleburg
NH 16-tf K. II. HAVENNER, Tick. Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

NJOTICE-Having this day wth q y u from l.
GO, the Agricultural Implement business gil
hereafter be conducted by A. i, SKIM En-:
to whom / would recon mend all former pa
'io"' Va ~ j. NEWTON HARPER.
Ami, anub 1871 NY l4--lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

<scse FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
$3.50 TOWN.
lnm2n Line OF Mail Steamers, Sailing from
Flew York Every Saturday, and
Alternate Tuesdays.
RATES OF PASSAGE By THE SATURDAY sTEAMER:
First Cabin, payable in gold Liverpool or
Queenstown, $lGO
Steerage. payable III currency LIVERPOOL or
Queenstown, S35.
PASSAGE RI THE TUESDAY STEAMER, VIA HAL
First Cabin, payable in goiG-Livorpool or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, $40; St. tohns,
Il. f., by branch steamer, Siu.
Storage, payable in currency-Li7erpool or
Queenstown, go; halifax, SIS; st. Johns, N.
T., by branch steamer, $50.
tickets sold To- amt from England, Ireland
and the Continent 1T moderate rates.
For further information, spply at the Go m
panJ's Offices.
HOrE, WEDDERBURN s. CO,
aug l8-ly Agents, Alexa., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

s6-@. NEW EXPRESS LINE
,isf3Esz49sE BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA, AND ALENAND RiA,
GEORG ETOWN s. WASHINGTON.
Steamers lcave regulsrly from GEORGE-
to WN, foot IF Congress st. EVERY WED.
NESDAY; from ALEXANDRIA, foot Of
King ST., EVERY THURSDAY.
Freight received daily at lowest rates.
This Inc connect! with all tue Northern
Eastern and Western Railroads and Transport
tation Companies, and will forward freight by
oil the lines running out of phiadolrhia, FREQ
Of co,nrniesicn, end gives THROUGH RATES.
-AGEET9--
NJ. ELDRIDGE s. CO.,
rio a.; Wharves, Alexandria, Va.
WILLIAM p. CLYDE s. CO.,
10 Y South Wharves, Philsda.
HYDE 81 TYLER,
icltC 80 Water ST., Georgetown.
,~szss MERCHANTS' LINE NEW YORK
Sss.saaAaa& STEAMSHIPS.
Tho limo cnnnis,s of tho f"llowine ar"t "i-"s
+. e. KNIGHT. Capt. W. y. Johnaon
JUH n GIBSON ............tnpt. ". IL. WINTERS
VALLEY CITY. Capt. Bede!i
lYillleaye New Y ork EVERY SATUR0A
fer this port, and returning will leave ALGA"i''
dr!a EVERY THURSDAY, st y O'Clock.
For freight or passage apply 20
tIUQE, WEDDERBURN " CO.,
Agents, No. PRINCE sts.,
Agents in Now York,
GEO. b. MERRICk,
rp Aft 155 south street, Pier No -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

EN- Tho Conservative Voters OF the First
Ward are requested to meet at the school room
Of Mr.. Norman +. Moore, in tho truck house
of the Relief Hook and Ladder Co., on Tues.
day evening, the l7tn instant, at O'clock, to
nominate candidates for the Board Of Alder
LII en- and Common Council. my l4-1@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

r. EW TON a Il p Il 4,
Il General
XIV uIssJON MEKCl II 4 n I,
Offcc-Nos. 10 and IL s. Union st !,
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
Broker in Lumber, Laths, Shinglee;., Calc'asd
Plaster, Cement, Anthracto and B!tumlnous
Coal. Agent for Shenandoah Lime Company,
Gnmnsnv my !4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

TO the Voters Of Ale1andria city II respect
fully announce myself candidate for the illce e
of Superintendent of Police, and II eiectea snaIr
discharge the duties of the office TO the best OF
INV ability. Subject to the will Of the people,
expressed at the ballot box. ,,r,,,
my l4-te JOo. W. Wy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
FISH Market for this Day.

Receipts to-day wcro very light and business
Al Ei:htown was worry dnll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

John S. BEACH is candidate fer the
o1snt;on' my l4-te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

An.thcr Eupplv Of that French Marseilies, or
p;,ne also new style striped and figured r.
que, These ,cd- are very pretty and cheap
1"n rn q ROBT l.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14
NORSETSi OORSE TSl

VoR SALE COOK i CRElGHTON
Carbolate of Lime, to. drive away Rats
Nice. Cockroaches, &C.; also Bed Bug Ezter,
minator of our own preparation. WarrSntea
sure shot. Don't forget the place. lo' hlhe
sireAt. ny -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

LEXANURIA WATER COMPANY
a A dividend OF $3.50 per share aets WIZ ~ w
pam W on and after Monday. the 18th instant
my 13-3t T. u. F EIHDh1 IT, : o'2ute'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-14

met received supply of Seaton i COS
Mso;c Kid Glove Cleaner the best article III
10 market for that purpose. For sale by
'no .n1 IA COOK s. CREIGHTON
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-07-23
Catching a rlr In Church .

A lady in one Of our churches rested
her head on The back OF the pew in front.
as all devout people do in time of prsyer.
bot In the pew before her sat g yourg
man who neither bowed his -hesj nor
kneel. A beautiful plume nodded aud
danced upon the head Of the isir one be
hind him. occasionally touching the neck
of the youth. who eviden,aily con.idefsd
i, fy or some other troublesome insect.
For iime he bore The unpleasant senss-
lion withnui murmur, bu, III last pa.
tience ceased To be virtue. and fro1 the
fash Of his eagle eye one could see that
the hour Of ",hat fly" had come. To-
stead OF saying "shoo dy. don'I bodder
me-" cautiously his hand moved toward
the supposed Offending insect; then fol-
lowed frantic clutch snd spring behind
him. Imagine the horror OF The youth 10
6nd in his hand The nobby hat Of the fair
one. which be had torn violently from
her head. sadly di.aHsngiDs tho contour
Of the brsids aud chisnon. The lady
was indignant. OF course, and the youth
could have been purchased 81 an immense
sacrifice about Ihsl time. Explsuslions
and apologies followed, and the disoresn.
ized was put in order as soon ss possible
and The devolionsl exercises were tesum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-07-23
How Good Temp,ars are Initiated.

A chap who was taken from UiIca ls-
ger beer saloon, where be got ugh"
without knowing the lager would iniori-
cafe, was put through course of cold
water treatment by The "Good Templsrs"
the other evening. lie breaches on tie
Templsrs and gives the following expose
OF their initiation ceremony, for which no
doubt he will be pu, through another
course OF cold water "sprouts" al the
next meeting Of the lodge. In the first
place the victim Of initiation is blIndlold-
ed, bound hand and foot, and ihrown into
cider press, and pressed for FIVE min.
utes. This is done for the purpose Of
clearing his system oi "old drunks.' lie
is then taken out OF he cider press, and
by means OF force pump. ls gorged with
cisiern water. after which a sealing Piss-
ter is put over hls mouth aud be is rolled
in barrel four or five iimes scross the
room, the choir al the same time singing
the "COId Wafer" song. He is now ia.
ken DOT Of the barrel, and hung up by
the heels till the wafer runs oct through
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beautiful young lady hands him glass Of
cistern water. A cold water bath 10 then
furnished hin after which he is sho~ered
with ci.lern water. lie is then made 10
read the Water Works Act" eleven
times, drinking gIsss OF cisiern wafer
between each reading; after which The old
osken bucket is hong around bis neck.
and fifteen besuhfuI young ladies' wi,h
squirt guns teluge him with cis,esn va.
ter. lie 10 then forced 10 ca, peck OF
snow, While the brothers stick his ears
full OF icIcies. lie 10 then run through .
clothes wringer, alter which he is handed
glass OF cIstern water, by beautiful
young lady. He is then gorged sgaln
with clslern water. bis boots filed with
the same, and he i, laid away in re-
frigerslor. After remaining 10 the re.
frigeralor for The space Of hall en- boor,
he 10 taken out and given glass OF cis.
tern wafer. run through a clothes wrioger
end becomes Good Templsr.