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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

TIE SOUTHERN SOCIETY GIRL "A Washington
correspondent writes to the Chicago Tribune :
''This life of gayety does not seem to embarrass
Southern women in the least. They are, from
their tenderest years, educated in social calls
themes up to this point of endurance. South
ern children are oftener in the parler than in
mates of the nursery, and pass the hours which
should be cradle-rocked among the evening
guests, talking, eating, and flirting with anus
ing grace and maturity. Their compilations
suffer, as does their health in the after years,
and the rush to the cosmetics, to cover up de-
fciencies in coloring. is as natural and neces-
sary as their use of quinine or health sustain
ing medicines. But they have the easy. ele-
CANT, unconsciously graceful manners of we'll
bred women of the world, whom no exigency
surprises, and who look upon the world as hung
with roses for their especial plucking. You
never see Southern society girl act awkward
ly, or leok mserably cut of place, as did poor
Joe Gargery when dressed in his Sunday clothes
They act natural because they are as much in
their element as are swans on the breast of the
river"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

M:Es-A country clerk in rural town had a
pet calf which he was training up in the ways
of the OK. The cafwalked around very peace
fully under one end of the yoke, while Mr..
Clerk held up the other end, But in an unfor-
tn nate moment the mau conceived the idea OF
putting his own neck in the yoke to let the calf
see how it would seem to work with partner,
This frightened the calf. and elevatiLg his tail
and voice. he struck sd ad run" for the viii
lage, and Mr.. Clerk went along, with his head
down and plug hat in his hand, strainng eve-
ry nerve to keep up, and crying oat at the top
Of his voice, "Here we come, blast our foolish
souls Head us off. somebody"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

M1-An artificial nose was manufactured re-
Gently for a man in Illinois, who had his nose
bit off, in the following manner After he
had been placed under the influence of chloro
form, the pattern, two and a-hali by three
quarter inches at its widest parts, was laid up
on the forehead and outlined with iodine. The
skin inside this area was taken odt, left fast at
the lower end, between the eyebrows. This
was then pulled down, turned upon itself,
shaped into the form of a nose, nostrils being
cut, and piece was brought down to make the
division between them, and grated, as it were
in the upper lip. In the meantime, the sides
ened by cutting. The stitching was DONE the
place In the forehead where the skin was re
moved attended to, and the operation was com
plete. At last accounts the operation gave
every promise Of success.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

PosToFFIcE CURIosITIEs.-In the Postoffice
Directory many curious names of postoffices
are to be found, such, for instance, as Twin
Belle, Funny Louis, Good Luck, Good Water,
Sweet Home, Happy Home. Glad Tidngs, Jol-
ly, Sal Soda, Burnt Corn, Oat Meal, Sawdust
Good Lick, Tobacco Stick, Coal Fire, Needy
Travellers Rest, Last Chance, Needmore, Talk
ing Rock Spotted Tail, Fair Play, Sub Rosa
Cat Spring, Little Wild Cat, Wild Cat, Turkey
Foot, Blue Eagle, Gray Eagle, Bonny Eagle
Modest Town, Dirttown, Okahumpt Sopepoppy
and Hatchehuhhee.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

ne Only woman's hair! Who has not,
some time in his life, picked such golden
thread from his best coat collar, and felt his
heart heat the quicker for it? Or gazed upon a
tress laid away in some nook, and not felt the
influence OF tender memories? Only woman's
hair! and vet we don't like it in biscuit
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

Ms-In a certain family pair of twins made
their appearance, and were shown to their lit
tie sister of four years old. 1t happened that
whenever a rather prolific cat of the household
had kittens, the prettiest was saved and the
rest drowned. When the twins were shown the
child, she looked at them earnestly, and at
length. putting her little finger tin on The cheek
of one of them, looked up and said, with all the
seriousness possible, "Papa, think we'll save
this ope."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

ma-A Troy stove firm has received letter
from the west in relation to the purchase Of q
heater for a church, which concludes as fol
lows: The heater furnished by you for the
church at - works bully. Gives us your
rock bottom prices, as we are poor but very
pious"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

Ns~"I tell you what" said Troy widower,
as he spat out of the window, cit seems awful
when think sary's down in the ground instead
of being around to dry apples"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

A company of scientific gentlemen propose I
visit the bay under the guidance of Capt. = =.
and with this solution they hope to restore th'
rare and curious articles on the ship. The
bodies will be brought away, but as Nature bas
embalmed them, they will not be profaped by
the experiments of man.
The papers and the lady's arm are on exhi
btion in the New Haven Museum. The first
and third fingers of her hand are ornanented
with costly rings, covered with Spanish gems
One of them bears exquisite tracings, repre-
senting incidents in the Moorish wars OF Gra-
NADIA. COLORADO.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20
PRoPA GATORS OF DISEASE The Pail Nall Ga.

PRoPA GATORS OF DISEASE The Pail Nall Ga
zette says: Among the many agents for the
spread of infectious diseases are, it seems,
''our domestic pets" For the propa CATION of
fever dog is sometimes as bad, worse, than
drain, and case is referred to in the Santa
~ Record in which scarlet fever was carried
from one child to another by iavorite retrev-
er. The dog had been reared in house where
scarlatina prevailed, and was subsequently
given to friend Of the family. Shortly after
one of the children in the dogs new home was
attacked with malignant scarlatina and died.
Disnfectants were used plentfully and every
precauton taken to prevent recurrence of the
malady, but in two months time, second
child took the same disease, in its worst form,
and died AS the dog had been the constant
companion and ayfellow of these children,
its woolly coat, it is alleged, became SO charged
with contagious matter as to render it source
of disease and death. Although it is only fair
to the dog to admit that the children may have
caught the fever from other sources than his
woolly coat, yet there is reason to fear that
dogs and cats, especially the latter, do occa-
ssnally assist in the circulation of infectious
illnesses, and where fever prevails the sooner
they are lodged out of the house the better
They are, however, probably not more danger
Gus in this respect than books. No one who
takes up book from library ever troubles
himself or herself as to the antecedents of the
volume 1T may have just left the hands of a
fever patient.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

Ns>The following stanza contains every let
ter in the English alphabet except e, which j.
letter employed more than any other;
A jovial swain may rack his brain,
And tax his fancy's might;
To quiz in vain, for tits most plain,
That what | say is right.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20

@s-A darkey preacher, lining hymn from
memory, said:
Plunged in gulf Of dark despair,
Ye wretched sinners-come out of dar!
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-02-20
MarSh's Radical Cure Truss.
Marsb's Self-Adjusting and Grad
uating Trusses.

and satisfactorily applied.
NTARSH'S instruments for Club Feet, Bow
NI Legs, Curved Spine, &c. Marshs Lon
don Steel Spring and Silk Elastic Abdominal
Supporters Mrs. Belts Supporters; Silk Elias
tic Stockings, Knee Caps and Anklets, Crutch
es, Syringes, Pile Trusses, the most effectual in
use; Cutters Inhalers, DR.. Wadsworth's Stem
Persary. WILLIAM H. JAQUEs,
(late Of S. Marsh b Co..
May 2S.-1y. 02 W, Baltimore Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

D.s.rCI.V'. ACADEMIES.
PROF. l.. Il. VALENTINES
Fashionable Dancing Academy,
Harmonic HALL,

Harmonic HALL,
Opens for the reception of pupils on Thursday,
Nov. Is Ladies els gentlemen 7.l5 p. III.
have the honor to announce TO the citizens of
Alexandria and vicinity that I will open at the
above hall for a series of lessons, and hope my
past record in Washington as a teacher for the
last eight years will be sufficient recomm ends-
tion for those desirous of learning the art of
dancing
All the modern dances now used in fashion
able circles, including Boston, German, Double
Glide, &c, will be taught.
Days and Hours of Tuition Glass for ladiess
exclusive on Mondays and Thursdays, at g. Is to
I.l5 p. m; reunion of both classes same evenings
7.l5 to Is; gentlenien's class Mondays and
Thursdays, at s. Is to 9.l5 p. m.
Terms: One month 81 one quarter $40; lady
and gentleman, entering together, per month,
ST; do, per quarter Sl6
A reduction made to clubs or two or more of
Il family. Circulars can be had at the Academy
or at the most prominent stores in the city.
nov l5-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

DRY GOODSl DRY GOODSl
~ Third trip North this season.
FALL STOCK AT POPULAR PRICES.
We receive and open to-day q great many
choice styles OF goods, and offer them at such
prices as cannot tail to please.
Country Merchants will tnd it to their inter-
est to take advantage Of our down prices.
Large line of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
now on sale, viz: Blankets, Flsnnels, Counter
panes, Comforts, Cloaks, Shswls, Dress GooGs
in great variety, Brown and Bleached Domestcs
very low, new style Cslcoes, very handsome
Table Damaskr Towels, Crash, Cloths, Cassi-
meres Vestings, &c &C., together with great
many other goods, making our stock very full
and complete d. +. BRASHEAR,
r. B. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
novs Alexandria, w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

EEUS AMERICAN DRESSING, for la
Ia dies and children's boots, shoes, rubbers
making it waterproof. This is the only article
in the market which combines permanent
Blackine with a glossy Dressing For ladies
and children's shoes which have worn red it is
particularly adapted-it will give them perfect
dressing and will not rub off or crock the
clothing. It's believed to be the best thing ever
offered for leather bags, trunks &c.,-lt makes
an elastic surface, and gives bright lustre
Price twenty tive cents. For sale by the dozen
or single boLtle
oct q JANNEY G. 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
LEGHL svOTyIES.
| DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE,

II
Having been appointed by the Corporation
Court of the city Of Alexand-a US administrator
Of the estate of John T. Evans, deceased, l
hereby give notice to all parties indebted to the
estate to come forward at once and make pay
ment to me. All parties having claims against
the estate will present them TO me duly certified
for payment. I q. VNEAL,
oc25-tf Admir- of John r. Evans decd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

NEW HAMS, just received by
IN nov 10 G. WIN. RAMSAY.
NEW HOMINY and GRITS just received by
! ~ oct l6 j. G. s. E. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
BOOKS 2.v.D sTHTEu.vERF.
BOOhSIJfD STTTEHsTERE
SCHOOL BOOKS !
AND
q d 0 o l. Il UlSITES,
of every description, ut
French's, No. 95 King street.

Just received full supply of all the books
public schools.
School and College Text Books, English and
Sstes 1s Pppaila puGSheEs pr1cei po p
Carriers, School Satchels, Pens, Penholders
and every school requisite for complete outfit.
New styles Papeteries just received, contain
ing the very fnest English and French Paper
and Envelopes; q great variety of patterns and
colors; very handsome.
New Books daily. Constantly on hand all
the leading Magazines and Reviews, American
and Foreign.
Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnuls in boauti-
ful styles of binding.
Fine PorLemonnics and Card Cases in Russia
Leather, Turkey Morocco and Seal Skin; Rus
sin Satches and Travelling Bags
The finest Am erican, English and French
Stationery, all the latest styles.
just received full line of Blank Books, All
slzes-Journals, Ledgers, Day Books, Cash
Books, Medium, Deny, Crown and Cap, full
and half bound, Memorandums, Pass Books,
Indexes.
Owing to the new postal law increasing the
postage On packages of merchandise from half
cent to one cent per ounce, the price OF lot No.
l, i've qulres, Note Paper, prepaid will be 35c
lot No 2, Soc; lot No. 3, 63c; lot No. 4, SEC and
81; French Quadrille same price.
Initial Notes, q great variety of styles and
prices Plerie's finest French Rep Papers and
Envelopes to match.
Paper, Envelopes Books, Magazines, Re-
views, ETC., mailed to any part of tho country.
GEO Z. FRENCH,
sep4 95 King street, Aleyandrla, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
SANITARY CORSEl'S!

GUNS, CAPS WADS, &c-Just opened at
" IS King street. Alcxandria, Va, corner of
Royal. an assortment OF English Twist Shot
Guns of good quality and at very low prices !;
also q Breech Loader with all the fixtures,
Pouches, Belts, &c., to which we invite atten-
ton.
sep % j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

oHIRT FRONTSi SHIRT FRONTSl
y We have just received large assortment
of the above goods In sll grades and at low
prices at FERGUSON BRUS.,
my27 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

The Committee on Privileges and Elections
of the Lew House of Delegates will have pIen.
ty to do when appointed. The Clerk of the
House has 80 far received dispositions in the
cases Of Micou vs. Comodore, of Middesex;
Dodson VS.. Rufho, of Diuwiddie; Murphy vs..
Nalker, ofW Westmorelsnd; Friend vs.. Giddings,
OF OF chesterfield; Walker vs.. Friend, of Chester.
ned; u; Gllliam vs.. Mann, Of Prince George; Tut
WIler US. Gray, of FIuvanna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

;, Inc following statement shows the extent of
the packing business 10 Cincinnati: Hogs
slaughtered ,;a since November /, l22, ,9l5; same
ume last year, 1882
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
WOOD AND GOHE.

|CoA1' COAL,
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards foot of
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN andEAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENT and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAh and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that Of Others and is es-
pecially prepared for family use. Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out we'll screened and free from
slale, 224O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs Clsrridge s. Grigg, corner King and
Royal sts, or at the yards will be promptly filled.
T. j. MEHAFFEY s CO.,
jy17 Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29

OUR STOCK COMPLETE-OCT.l Is, 1875.
~ We have now in store the best and most
complete assortment of FOREIGN and Do
MESTIC 81 A p LIE and FANCY DRY
have been purchased With great care and at very
low rates in the New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore markets. Will be sold at down prices
to cash buy ers or to responsible parties short
time. ID. +. BRASHEAR
81. B. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
oct Is Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
IANNEY'5 OLD DOMINION TONIC
- BITTERS

These Bitters are the extract of the best and
most favorably known Medicinal Herbs,
Roots Barks and Berries, together with suffi.
in any climste-forming, in elegant combina-
tion, superb Tonic Alternative and Diuretc.
They are confidently recommended in all cases
of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headaches, Indigestion
and Heartburn, Weakness, Langor and Debll-
ity, Torpid Condition Of the Liver, Obstinate
Constipation and Loss of Appetite. They are
also q sure preventive of Ague and Fever.
They are pleasant to the TASTE and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing dissgreeabe
in them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy districts they will prove sure safe
guard against the diseases incident to such Sec
tons OF the country. Weak and debilitated
females will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles at $l each. Prepared only by
JANNEY & CO.,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse, las King street, Alexandria,
Virginia. sep Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS

NEW GOODsl NEW GoODsl
We have just received our fall supply of
goods, consisting in part of the following: La
dies and Childrens Balnlorsl Skirts, Ladies'
and Children's Vests, Nubiss, Breakfast Shawls,
Jackets, Bustles, Hosiery, Jet and Plated jew
elry, Millinery Ornaments, Windsor and Silk
Ties Black Lace Fischues, Kid Gloves. Worsted
Dress Fringes in all shades, and a variety of
other fancy articles, at
FERGUSON s. BRO,
oct Is 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-29
DRESS GOODS

The latest designs in Plaids, Serges, Cash
| meres, Cretones, French Serges, Poplins, and
other styles too numerous to mention.
BLACK SILKS specially; as low in prices
as can be bought.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-12-10

UNIFORM MADorTED.-LinnE Engine Com
pauy No. 2, at the regular monthly meet
ing on Monday night. adopted as uniform,
black pants. black Russian leather belts.
on which the name and number of the
Company is to be stitched in red letters on
white background, light red shirt faced
with black velvet, aud Alaskan leather hats
1t won't be the handsomest in the world,
but will be good enough. committee of
three was appointed to push the matter OF
securing stock between now and the 27th,
the time for the meeting OF stockholders to
elect directors. A committee of nine, in
GLIDING the President, was appointed to
make the necessary arrangements for an
entertainment to be given for the benefit
of the Company. This entertainment will
probably come off in the front of next
month. A number of substantial citizens
were elected members of the Company.
The intention is, if possible, to have tlr.
engine here next month. The meeting.
adjourned to meet next Monday evening.
to hear the report of the committees, and
to transact any other business that NAV
come before it. Fred Mccoy was
elected Financial Secretary al interim our
F. s., Judge Montanye, having gone East,
to be absent two or three months. Every
member should put i'll an appearance next
Monday light.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-12-10

when faled or gray. III afirnulafew fS.e' n M
frifive organs to- hcdify activity and a1rss<
serves serves both the hair md ~ behniy. Thus
pIabe and strengthened. lost hair rssssi,ssss
VII, With iIyely expression failing hair II checked
and staDi1sheds thin hair tlaicke3i& rlid fsrlft1
or gray hair resumesllefr original color It's
operation is stireand harmless. IT cures dam
druHs heals all humOrs, and keeI1s tile scfip
cool, clean and soft under which eofldiftiOrs.
Diseases OF the scalp are impossible.
As a dressing for hdfess7 hAdr. the E4f,ts Is
pralseu Tor its grateful and Agreeable pers
tuHe, and valued for tho eoft lffsfreand rfcia<
ness of tone It impArts.
PREPARED y3f
DF. ,. q. AVER & G'Os. E0Weff, AfMas.s
PfHcticni and Analytical Chenllsfs.
sold by all Druggists and Dealers iis
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-12-10

y GREAT SOCIAL EvENT.-The maria ge
of Mr.. Winfield $. Peters and Miss Aurelia
V. Blain, which occurred on Tuesday
night, at the U. p. Church. was the grand
social event of the season, looked forward
TO for days by orr young people with the
greatest expectations. The little church
was crowded, gallery aud all, long before
the hour, Z Z O'Clock. by the beauty and
chivairy of our city, and the ushers were,
bothered not little with anxious enqnirers
after seats. At 7I5 O'Clock the bridal
party entered the church. when the organ
presided over by Mrs. Wyatt, pealed out
the Wedding March, from Midsummer :
Night Dream. in splendid style. Tile at
tendants, Miss Maria Irvine and John
Harmon, Miss Laura Tate and Jay BIain,
Miss Mary Hannon and Rev. w. r. Biain,
came first, the Ladies being dressed in i'm
maculate white, while the gentlemen were
gotten up regardless of expense Follow
Ing came tile bride and groom, the obsel v
ed of all observers, taking their places
quietly in front of the sacred desk. Rev
4lr. 5. G. Irvine, ID. D., then proceeded
with fhe ceremony; the ring was produced
and placed upon tile finger; the responses
given, quietly but earnestly; the prayer
for the future prosperity eff the newly
united pair. given by Rev. Mr.. StT:ltton.
fervently and impressivelv pronounced.
and the welding party slowly passed from
the church by the western aisle, to the
delicious strains of the s'Polish Liberty
March, Ii was some minutes after the
bridal party had left the room before the
audience showed, SO impressed were all
present with the scene which had jnst been
enacted. The bride and groom were
among the handsomest and most popular
OF our yoHhg people, and on this occasion
looked unusually attractive in their hand
some weddi,lg outfit. The bride was at
tired in white silk Illusion over some fine
white material; the waist was composed of
puffs of illIIsion and white silk made pomp-
a5our, with rucIings of crepe lisse; the
skirt was made with an immense train.
the front composed OF pufis; the veil fell
in graceful folds tie whole length of the
tiain, and was fastened to the head with
an elegant wreath Of orange blossoms,
caught on tie left shoulder with a small
boquet Of lilies OF the valley bunch of
orange blossoms and a bridal boquet COM
pleted the toilet. After the ceremony
came the reception at the residence of the
brides mother, on the corner of Washing
ton and Third streets. The rooms were
crowded until a late hour with the many
friends of the happy pair. 1t was a way
mp wedding in every respect, and we unite
with their hosts of friends in wishing Mr..
and Mrs. Peters the richest blessings of
kind Progide4ce througIla long and happy
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-12-10
New Millinery store ;
MRS. d. STEVENS.

HAS just opened up stairs in Froman's brick
IL block,
Fashionable Stock of Millinery Goods.
millinery business in the East Mrs. Stevens be-
leves she can give the fullest satisfaction to all
who give her their patronage, and would there
fore respectfully solicit share of the same
Also agent for the LITTLE MONITOR sewing
machine, tIe gIandest achievement of the age.
unapproachable by any other sewing machine
in the market. Those intending to purchase
machine, should not fail TO call and see this.
MRS. D. STEVENS.
Albany, Nov. 19-vsn9m1