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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

ms-LAD1Es' MISSES AND CHILDEEN's BOOTS
ASy SHOES. We are this day receiving full
line OF Ladies', Misses and Chldren's Boots ana
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use, emorae-
ing all of the styles now in use, which we conn
drntiv believe to be the very best stock in the
city. We solicit purchasers to call and exam
inc for themselves, rs they will be SOLD at low
nrices. loot 3 WADDEY's, "A King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

Ms~SpECIAL NoTICE-GENTs' EXTRA FINE
fresh supply OF Gents Extra Fine, hand.sewed
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description,
which we unhcsitatingly recommend to be inc
w. B. WADDEY,
oct "A King street, Alexandria, Va.
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THE GAZETTE.
THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 6.

A BEAR SToRY.-The adventure OF Gen.
Israel Putnam with the wolf or bear, or what
ever it was in the cave, will be remembered oy
most of our readers better than we recolect 1t.
California considers that two OF her sons nave
given an evidence of future greatness that
throws the act of Putnam in the shade NOW
for these California heroes-John Day and
John l.. Day. They tracked large bear to
cave on HAY Press Flat. The opening was
only about two feet high and not two feet wide
Providing themselves with torch, they enter
ed. Through labyrinthine passages they eau
tiously wound. At last they saw the bear, a
genuine grizzly of tour hundred pounds, 10
deep creylce of the rocks John L. Day held
his rifle cooked John Day flashed his torch, and
the bear took the offensive.
Rushing toward the foe, with the instinct OF
his kind, he reared on his hind legs within two
feet of the hunters. At that moment j. l.. Day
called to his nephew to raise his torch so he
could see the sights of his gun. This was done
and the light hariug full on Bruins orbs COM
PEELED him to turn his head to one side. This
was the critical moment, and the senior Day
improved it to discharge, with unerring aim,
the contents of his rifle just at the butt OF
Bruins ear, and diSjointed his neck. The
bear pitched forward in the agonies of death
The hunters were within his reach and unable
to escape. So close were they that in his dying
throes they were caught by his c avs and could
not help themselves. Happily they were not
Injured.
That is the way they sometimes kill bears
in California. Baltimore Gazette
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NO FOLK AND BOSTON

4 oRFo L X A \ D B oSTo N
The steamer LADY OF TIE LAKE. con.
Meeting at Norfolk with the steamers .xT~ \
of the Merchants and Miners Trans ss
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. south wharves, EVERY MON
DAY and TIL URSEAY at 23O p. m, for Nor
folk. Returning, leave Norfolk on TUESDAYS,
and FRIDAYS, at 3 p. M, stopping at Fort
Washington, Glymont, Piney Point, Point
Lookout and Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
O., A. s. NJ. and w. & Q. r. Rs, and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers offers superior in
ducements for the rapid and careful shipment of
all kinds of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly di;
rected to this feature. All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills of lading
given.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
Y. D. GRONER, Norfolk, j. q. WATERS,
Georgetown, or
DORSEY CLAGGETT, Gen. Agt.,
Cor 18th st. and New York ave,
Washington d. G.
First class fare to Norfolk, 81; round trip, So
Second class fare to Norfolk SIS round trip, So
aD 22-tt
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VI
Do not delay to secure bargains at
SAREPTA CLOTHING HALL, SO KING ST.
I. SCHWARTZ s. co.
Have now on hand an immense stock OF
OVERCOATS, TALMAS,
and heavy Winter Suits-all of which will be
sold at remarkably low prices. Their stock OF
FURNISHING GOODS
cannot be excelled in variety and quality, ana
will be sold at greatly reduced prices Call
early at 50 King street oec II
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rHE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

10 tie Sheriff Of Aiera,niria C""l'4 Grt|tn|;
You are hereby commanded - -ammoH J. ~
EXANDkIA AND WASH NJ l'N
RAILROAD COMPANY toappea- o"i"r""H'
Judge cf the County Court oi AL.Xsn:rA co"n'
~, at the Court House Of the sad county ''
the first day of April term, 1873, 10 ,G"% e"l,r,
if any it can, why the reporto the omI"I..'"",'i
inside on the application OF the Al"Aa'.HT'H W."
Fredericksburg Railway Company, AZ" re''f',
ed to September term, 1872, should no; be CON-.
frmed and recorded and this 1t ,hn!i N ~ ",''
omit, under penalty of ore hundred to.'"f' Xiv
have then there this writ. IL
Witness, DAVID VI. HUNTER, Clerk 81 "'!' '", nv
Court mt the Court House afor"-n.I thi' ''.
day of February 1873, and IN the "'th yen" -
this Common wealth a copy-tr.ic: -, T.
feb l7-w4w DAVID NJ. HU Nltis' ''''"'.
THE COMPREHENSIVE IIEREID,It-vVHn -
i existing under the firm name oi WI VI L"
u SLAYMAkERi is this day dis" I've: BY ','.
tuai consent. Either member Of the lriH ! a..
thorzcd to sign the firm nam" IN ;"ti!'''' ..
All parties indebted are requested t. h". a..
prompt payment, as it is important T." c",i . .
business at once. Thanking our FRIENDS MI. 80.
public generally for the very liberal p"'T'."''"''r
extended to us in the past, We most Tc-p'''",r,'
ask continuance of the same /" our gu ~
WILMER u SLAl MAhH"'
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NEW GOODS.
~ Just received
Black Gro. Grain Silks, Prints.
Bleached Goods, l0-4 and la Sheetings.
Pillow Case Cottons, Ginghams.
1914 and la Blankets, some very fine.
Cassimeres and Cloths.
Sd Oil Cloths for halls, Water-proofs.
Real French Black Cassimeres
Poplins, Black and all the shades.
dec j. NJ STEWART.
MOUNT VERNON N UR Sc RI + S
Nl Established Is years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE.
GION A SPECIALITY.
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Etc, sc.
Send for Catalogue to
G, GILLINGHAM s. CO.,
Accotink Postofice,
nov 4-twtf Fairfax CO., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

Fragrant SOZOdOnt

Hardens and invigoratos the gums, purlties and
perfumes the breath, cleanses, beauties and
preserves the teeth from youth to old age. Sold
by all Druggists. mn o-eol"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

ORANGE BLOSSOM C0LoGNEWATER.
~ We have just prepared and bottled for sale
another large supply Of the above fragrant and
delightful Perfume. 1t is pronounced by many
equal to the finest imported, and we respectfully
solicit trial from our patrons. 1t is put up In
lively. Also just received another lot of Alto
MIXERS for spraying Perfumery over the face
and clothing.
NH 3 JANNE1 j. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

RECIPE FOR KILLING A TowN.-The King
stou Gazette speaks truly when it says: 10
kill town, underrate every present and pros
pective public enterprise, speak i'll OF the
churches and schools, tell everybody the hotels
are bad, enlarge the vices OF the people, es,
pccially the young people; withhold the patron,
age from your merchants and tradesmen, and
buy your goods and groceries at some other
place; never subscribe for the local paper, and
L Won are in business, refuse to advertise. -"
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CIGARS, TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES,
No. KING STREET.
~Give me 8 call.

NEW STORE.
Mrs B. DRIEFUS
will open on Saturday, March 9Th, her NEW
STORE, No. 100 King street, with a full and
select line of
LADIES and GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS.
Having frst-class connections with business
houses North, she will be able to sell at greatly
reduced prices
ns- Don't forget the opening day. Saturday,
March 9Th, at 100 king street, d. Bendhelm
old stand.
NH LIT Mrs. Is. DRlEFUS.
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NJ 4 w ST o K 4.

NEW STORE.
F. 6. SWAINE
Woudinform his friends and the public gcncr
ally that he mas leased the store on the corner Of
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. 9. Milburn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. u
Royal street, irst-cass
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can oe found at all times fresh Roll But.
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Honiny, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn, &C., sc. Gail and exam
ine TED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

CHIRTSl SH1RTSl
y WHITE DRESS SHIRTS!
Shirts made up of any material designated, IN
the plainest or most stylish manner, by accurate
measurement and satisfaction guaranteed in evv-
cry particular. From the cutting to the laund-
rying is executed by the most thoroughly .expe-
ricnced hands, and the work and material in
each shirt closely examined before delivery:
Every description Of Gents Underwear on hand
and made to order Call and leave your orders at
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
mh3 rs King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06
Office in Baltimore, l3S Light S. feb 24-tf
u~ POTION

-. z5.ss*saHsa2 TRASsPoKrATi6N LINE.
FOX ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON
GEQRGETDWN AND POTOMAC RIV-
The steamer EMPRESS, Capt. J. T Barker,
will resume her route on TUESDAY, Feb. 25,
leaving Pier No. 10, Light Street Wharf Bal
timore, EVERY TUESDAY,, at 4 p. NJ, for
Alexandria Washington and Georgetown, stop
ping at the following WAY POINTS on the
Cobrum Hazclrs Wharf, Chaplco Wharf
Chapel Point, To:son's Wharf Sandy Point
Liverpool Point, Stewards Wharf and Glymont
Returning, will leave Sixth Street Wharf
Washington, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT, ut
- . clock, and King street wharf Alcxa 'drla
at -! n m. Saturday morning.
For farther Information apply to
}. BRODERS & CO.,
feb lS-tf No. II King street, Alexandria
LYDE'S STEAM LINES
PHILADELPHIA, 70 PRov1DEycE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY WE'D
NESDAY and SATURDAY, at y <>s&
o'clocl; N. Leave Philadelphia EE E-.asslssss.sss
RY WEDN ESOAY and SATU RDAY, from
Pier No l North Wharvcs, al II o'clock NJ
This line connects ut Alexandria with the D.
a. {. VI. and W. & .. K. Rs, ant, at Phiadel
pha with the new AID popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promp.ncss and care,
free 0. commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage III Boston. Through to Boston IN
sixty-tve hours. Through rates and through
bills Of ladng given. Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
F. A. REED, Alexandria,
WIN. P. CLYDE & Co, Philadelphia.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
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\ LOWER POTOMAC LINE

;r-stt4r---sa
SEMI-W EEKLY TO MORE
Stopping at the
POT 0 VI y Z l. n ID n GS.
The splendid steamers
GEOhGEANNA and
CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT,
will leave Alexandria EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY, at o'clock y. M.
Returning, will leave Baltimore, from pier No.
Q, Light street, EVERY tuesday, aIlu FRI
DAY AFTERNOON.
No freight receive after II o clock on day of
sailing.
For further information apply to
HOOh u JOHNSTON, Agents,
No. Prince street
Office in Baltimore, l3S Lignt s. feb 24-tf
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VIC are COHNU6IlI LIIaI VIC UuaIftJ OK Jul cos
cannot be surpassed, and are willing to have
them compared with any in the market.
We have everything in the FIN E GRoCERf
LINE.
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from us that does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated in price,
and surpassed in quality:
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No. IL north Royal street,
" l2.tf AlexandriA, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

OTICE-H Having purchased the cnt'Te Nv = y
~ OF goods of Wilmer Il SlaymakcT, We
continue business ut the old stand.
iAn u y. +. " l! VI EI' -
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TEORGE w. HARRISON,

GORGE w. HARRISON,
Wholesale Dealer in -. ,n WISH.
ALL KINDS OF SALT II SMOhhDi.,
Office, 81 King st. and D. 81 y D.
Fish Wharvcs, -. Va
Liberal cash advances made on co''S's I'D
and prompt returns.
CHAKERS' GARDEN SEEDS-iH' t af
- pecaliy for country. mcrcaHn', 'ysrie..e:.
containing 200 papers each, OF ass'''
Just received and for sale by >->ry < Co
jan Is JA-' :" l.,
CETH ARYOLD;s BALsAM. for D.. ..5 -:
- Cholera Morbus, Sc, just receive
sale by ,rrp K BRO.
TNGLIsH PICKLES and AS'0'
u PRESERVES for sale by 4. BRO..
% W. f. Dho0i II; KIns street.
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RIVER ROUTE
The steamer WAWASET will resumer her
TWO TRIPS WEEK to usual .T-e
landings on the Potomac on TU ES-5szsas4;sss;iszzs
DAY, March 5, 1872, leaving Washington at i
q. m. and Alexandria ut II.
Tuesdays trip including intermediate land
ings, to Currioman.
Fridays trip, including intermediate landings,
to Cone river. >. >. HOW lSON,
President Potomac Ferry Co.
s. GEDSEY, Gen. Supt. feb &-tf
>ss,es MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
$500 STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists of the following frst-class
outside Steamers:
Z. G. kNIGHT......... ....... Capt W. S. johnson
JOHN GIBSON. Capt. w. Il Winters
AND
ALLE I'll ................ .......Capt. Beach
VIII leave New York EVERY SATU RDA9
for this port; and, returning, will leave Alcxan
lria EVERY FRIDAY, ut IL clock.
All freight must be on the dock By 8 =. m.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE & JOHNSTON,
Agents, No Prince street.
Agents in New FORK,
GEO B. MERRICK,
apo 226 South st.. Pier No 20 East river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-06

LIOOE & JOHNSTON,
jSuccessors to FowIe & Co..
NO. = PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MEEC Is.
Dealers in ali kinds of
FERTILIZERS. SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF the
NEW YORK s. BALTIMORE STEAMERS.
Also of the
LIVERPOOL & LONDON s. GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
feb5-tf
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E'RANCIS A. KERRY,
AUCTIONEER,
REAL ESTATE BROKER,
AND GEN ERAL BUSINESS AGENT
NO. So KING STREET,
(Burkc's Buiding,)
Alexandria, Virgins.
Buy and SELL let and lease houses in Alexan-
dra and farms in the country.
Particular attention given to the selling OF
household furniture at suction at the residences
of families declining housekeeping. lfe52l-tf
C,OR SALE.-525 ACRES OF LAND
Il known as "bETAV ILLE," part OF
"Bushy Ridge Plantation'J situated in Pr. Will
liam county Va, 81 miles from Acxundril.
The o., \. Is NJ L. r. runs through it near
Nokcsvile station; about half in timber; title
perfect and no encumbrances. House and i'm
proven ents having been burned during the war,
the land can be bought ut low figure for cash.
Wood enough may be sold Oft the place to pay
for it. Apply to Dr. y. +. \. KING, 1926 New
York avenue, Washington, ID. Z. feb lin
1915. CARRIAGES!
Received this day from one of the largest
manufacturers in Jew York supply of
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES,
which, for durability, beauty and cheapness, are
unsurpassed by any ever brought to the city.
Every Carriage exactly as represented, and
will be sold ut small advance on cost.
Call and examine them ut
feb 25 &C. BERRY'S, y King ST.
UNS-Double and single rreled-for sale
" low by Ldec III CARLIN s. SONS.
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FOR OR RE.vT.

SPLENDID BRICK DIV ELLING FOR
LII RENT-THE THREE STORY BRICK
DWELLING, No. 10 Cameron street, between
Pitt and st. Asaph streets; has thirteen rooms
gas and water, and all the modern improve
nents. Possession given lst of April. Apply
to Mrs. G. F. NJ. JOHNSTON, on the premises,
or to Green s. WISE Real Estate Agents
feb 2S-3tawtf
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D. D. GOULD W. z. WHITENING.
WOULD s. WILKEN1NG,
VI Successors to w. F. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR s. GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No 30 North Royal st.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, CIDER NEGAR, BACON,
WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER SC.
Also Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brands of SEGARS and TOBA( co
always on hand. .
CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED Il large
invoice of GRASSES just received.
Strict attention paid 20 the sale of COUNTRY
PRODUCE NH 2i-tf
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ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN.
" ASSAS RAILROAD.-C,'sr,, ess, -
Through tickets for BALTI- IL = .:;: ...ts:.
MORE, PHILADELPHIA ano NEW lVnA
and all the GREAT WEST are on sale II! tie
ticket office, corner Duke and Henry street., 70;
the regularsh through trains, leaving at II )" an
and go p. m. Baggage checked through 10 inc
North or West. }. NJ. BROADUS.,
oct 3l-tf Gen. Ticket Agent
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GROCERIES.
HINES TEA COM Il A n Y {,

NO.IIN NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock of
TEAS, SEASON Is72.
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sN WASHINGTON Il OHIO RAILkoA.
r. zs ~ g sss:'zEe:s-
e4G ~ 81 q sEsS---ats.z vs5s,,si r. -~5ssss

E4E e u Il sSss,--as:s1fa 60 ~ ~"
On and after OCTOBER It'll, 1872, the trains
on this road will be ru' ~ follows:
The Mail Train will leave Alexandria daily,
except Sunday, at S.45 n. m; arrive At LceshuFs
at II H. M, and Hamilton ut ll.20 Leave Ham
ilton at $50 p. m, and L"cSburg at l2.53 p. M,
and arrive at Alexandria ut 3.l5 p. m.
The Accommodation Train will leave AlcH"n-
dria d lily, except Sunday, n: 100 y. M. and "T-
rive n: Lcesburg ut D. 10 =. IN. Leave lie sbu-g
at 6 y m. and arrive Il. Alexandria AT s. - II. H.
The s. As y. m. train from Alexandria and T. ~
D. m train from Hamilton connect al llamlltoh
with Kcmp's Daily Line rt Coaches for Purc"-
vile, Snickersville, Berryvillc and Winchester;
also with Rcamcr's Line of Coaches which leave
Lccsburg daily for a Idle and MlddIeburg.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
Annual tickets, 500.
t. H. HAVENER,
Ni..l.1 Alrlrl
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Extraordinary Inducements Offered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
VOL. XLvI. NEW SERIES. VOL. XIX

In an instant after. rifle shot echoed
through the room, and, throwing up hel
hands with shrek, Nancy fell back upon
the floor, bleeding and struggling in the last
gasp of death. Dark was so horror-stricken
by this dreadful act, that, for an instant, he
stood speeches.. Then be bent over the dy-
ing woman, never for an instant thinking Of
his own safety. lie closed her eyes, and
pressed his Ii pS to her brow,-he listened to
the last faintly-drawn breath, and, then, for
the first time, thought of himself. Turning,
he saw Mark standing near, gloating like a
fiend upon him. Observing that the villain
did not even retain his rifle in his grasp, he
asked
" Why didn't you kill me, Mark Webb?''
- Are you anxious to die - was the sneer-
ing response.
=. care not to live after having witnessed
such deed
q Then will give YOU a chance for death
1t will be double death for YOU
- What do YOU mean?''
- You died in effect five years ago. You
shall die again to-day
- How do you propose to kill me?''
q propose to fight, now that she no longer
lives to claim your protection. VIII you
fight me?"
- Yes
d" Enough You have knife in your
belt-that is all You want. have the same.
Come follow me to DEATH
- Where do you go?''
90 To the head of the falls DO YOU fear
to follow"
." do not Lead on
Mark took a coil of rope, probably a hun
dred feet in length, of peg, and bore it
with him. Reaching the ledge fanking the
falls, he affixed one end of the cord around
the root of the tree. This done he started
down the cliff
Where are You going?" asked Philip.
who had been watching him in silence
- To the opposite ledge, across the falls.
You see in order to reach it, that must 90
to the base Of the cataract, cross the stream,
and then ascend the other side. -
What Is your purpose
Ny purpose viii soon develop itself
1t was not long before the villain was
standing upon the opposite ledge. The
yawning gulf Of two thousand feet was be
tween himself and foe, and the waters lashed
the ragged rocks as it thundered over them.
That rope Is already coiled." " said Mark.
epeaking across. Throw me the other
end. q"
This was done, and the line made fast up
on the opposite side. 4 single cord now
bridged that dreadful chasm
d" Meet me in the centre of the rope
bridge said Mark. - We will fight only
with our knives
As he said this he began to advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

IHE SPRING PLANETs.-The astronomer Of
the Providence Journal thus interestingly
does up the planets Of the season. Venus
reached her greatest eastern elongation on
the 22d of February, and is now approach
ing the sun, as may be seen from the fact
that she sets earlier every eyening. She is
coming nearer to the earth As sheapproach-
es her inferior conjunction, which she will
reach on the 5th of May. She is increasing
in brightness, and if it We're not the nearer
that she comes to the earth the more her
darkened side is turned towards Us, she
would shine like Young moon. She will
reach her period Of greatest brilliancy on
the 29th of this month, when she will be a
splendid object to behold.
Jupiter is rising earlier every evening,
reeeding from Regulus in retrograde motion
and diminishing In brilliancy a. be recedes
from the earth. The planet Mars will rise
about nine O'Clock during the last part Of
this month lie Is now in the constellation
Libra, and is easily recognized by his ruddy
usht- lie j. increasing IN uflLutne>-.
and will be prominent object of in
tereSt to astronomers during the month Of
April, reaching his opposition with the sun
on the 26th inst Telescopes all over the
globe will then be in demand to improve
the opportunity To examine his ice-boun9
poles, the storms which agitate his surface,
and the clouds that gather in his morning
and evening twilight, for he will then be
only so 1000, 900 miles distant from the
earth, and that is but slight remove in
celestial measurements
\ glimpse of the swift-looted planet
Mercury is among the starry possibilities
for this month. lie must be looked for
about an hour OF an hour and half after
sunset, east Of the sun, and directly in his
path Ii requires patient watching and
good eyesight to pick up the fiery planet,
but he Is wOndrously bright and beautiful,
and worth the trouble which it costs.
Those who have rare power Of vision can
trace the planet Uranus among the small
stars Of Cancer, where it will remain tor
seven years to come.
All the visible planets except Saturn are
now evening stars
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g Gentlemen, | have been noticing how
things have been working here for some
length of time, and | amt Ihalf satisfied. |
don't want to raise fuss; but
" What's the matter, John?' inquired
several voices - what do you mean? Have
we done anything to hurt your feelings?'
- Yes, You have. All of you have hurt
my feelings, and I've got just this to say
about it Here's every gal in the room been
kissed mighty nigh 4 dozen times apiece,
and there's my wife, who | consider as likely
as any Of EN-, has not had single one to-
night and just tell You now, if she don t
get as many kisses the rest of the time as
any gal in the room, the man who 'slights
her has got me to fght-that's all Now 20
on with your plays.'