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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

PROPERTY SALE. MIR. James Watkins has
sold his house and lot just beyond West End,
on The Little River Turnpike to Mr. Graham,
OF Connecticut for three thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

RAILROAD ACCIDENT - rhe engine and two
cars of a freight train on the Midland Railroad
ran off the track TO- day,-thc engine going
down the bank but nobody Was hurt. The
accident will delay the arrival of the Danvile
passenger train this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

SIX PER Cent paid on deposits, payable on
demand. Special rates on time deposits. j. Fl.
SoUIER 4 Co., Washington, ID. c.,
my 27-eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

As; do. consolidated 57s. W. Va SKIES 81.
Cotton dull; low middlings l4s. Flour sroug
and active; City Mills Rio brands H. O0a$7 rs;
other grades unchanged. Wheat strong, active
and higher; No. Western amber AS; No. 2
DO. l43; mixed do. l4lal42; No. Western red
l44; No. 2 do l4lal42; Pennsylvania red l40a
l43; Maryland red l35al43; do. amber l45a
a 49; DO. white l50ll45;No , Chicago and
Milwaukee, Spring, l35al4O Corn--W
excited and higher; Southern steady; Southern
white 95a96; do yellow 81; Western mixed SCI;
spot; S73 last half of Aug; 80 bid September.
Oats quiet but firm; Southern 63a65; Western
white 63a64; do. mixed 81 Rye frmer at
lOOalO5. Hay dull Pennsylvania and Mary
land 24as3O Provisions quiet but firm. Butter
trm Western extras 22a244;; do. 6rsts 1921.
Coffee quiet but strong; ordinary to prime Rio
cargoes lI5al9S; -jobblug l74a2OR. Sugar very
at l2lal22
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
Specie Shipments,

New YORK, July 2l.-Specie shipments to-
day were s25O,O0O gold coin aud $50 OUo n
sil ver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, JULY ?
Sun rose...".......4 Sd Moon riscs..........
Sun sets .....".......7 II High wster....
ARRIVED

Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to F A
Reed. She reports passing several coasters in
the river bound up, among them the Fred WAL
ton, from Boston, with ice for this port, and the
u Fisk.
U S buoy tender Heliotrope, from lower Pc.
tomac, to w A Smoot for coal.
Schr f 6 Dow, Providence, to American Coal
Company.
Schr Ellen Tobn, Alyn's Point, to American
Coal Go.
schr Henry Finch, Norwich, to American
Schr Armada, Windsor, N s., to William A
Smoot.
Schr j A Lord, Windsor, Ms, to William A
Smoot.
Schr T J Seward, Norfolk, to Smoot s. Perry.
Schr Addie Walton, Boston, to A Reed
Schrs Elmer NJ Wrigh ennie Roslyn, Nell
lie Brown, Theodore Deane and Rhoda Holmes,
for Georgetown.
schr Mary Ella, Georgetown, by William A
Smoot.
>chr g Dow, Providence, by American
Coal Co.
Schr Ellen Tobin, Jersey City, by American
Coal Co.
Schr Henry Finch, Jersey City, by American
Coal Co.
Schr Rhoda Holmes, Providence, by John P
Agnaw.
Schr Julia, Havre de Grace, by W A Smeot.
Dcnf nary u III cohll, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Starlight NJ E Long and NJ S Lewis,
hence at Boston 18Th.
Schrs Jos Eaton and NJ E Downer hence, at
Boston 18th
Schr GEO h Mills, hence at Providence 18th
Schr Tay, hence, 1T New Haven 18th.
Schr Clarinda, hence at Richmond 10Th
The schr Elias Moore vas launched from the
ways At the ship yard to day, AMI proceeded to
the docks of the american Coal Co. for q cargo
of coal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

BISHOP WHITES VISITATION -rhe
Southern Churcbman says: Bishop W hittle
has just completed visitation to each of the
following places: Iu Prince William county, to
Brentsville and Manassas; 10 Fairfax county,
to Centreville, where he confirmed TWO persons;
to Chantily, confirming FIVE to Herndon, con-
hrming one to the Courthouse, confirming
two; to Falls Church; to Pobick, confirming
four; TO Clifton. confirming pine."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

The Warwick and Emwood collars so closely
resemble linen, that the DOLLY difference you can
detect is that they look and fit better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

ASK your Druggist for Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy-a sure cure for rheumatism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
LOST a.SD FON.ND.

TGUND "A GOLD BARRING found on
& tie steamer Arrow, and lost by one of the
Relief Hook and Ladder excursionsts Apply
at this o&ce jy 20-lt
1--WE DOLLARS REWARD-Strsyed from
II my premises, on Oronoco street, on Wed
nesday ;llsht, LIGHT RED COW, with white
SPOT in forehead and both ears marked A re-
ward OF five collars will be paid for her return
to me- CATHAklNE BEACH,
jy 1885, Oronoco st , bet. Alf. and Columbus.
r OST-On Wednesday evening, y POCKET
~ BOOK, on the road between Alexandria
and the Theological seminary, containing,
among other money, note, dated the Sh of
July, for eight dollars, in favor OF and endorsed
by Il. .. Barrett. The flder will be literally
rev ,rded Tor delivering the same at the Gazette
Office jy l6-eu3 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
aVCTTON SakES.

\ UCTION SALE OF PART HOUSEHOLD
"A GOODS.
Will be sold on THURSDAY, July ed, at
1l2 King street, Bureaus, Bedstead, Stoves, Hat
Rack, Chairs, Rocker, Mating, Window Shades,
&C. Also TWO PIANOS, in good order.
IL 0O--0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

NEW WHEAT FLOUR,
IN RIVER BANK FAMILY and EXTRA
for sale by THOMAS PERRY,
jy 2l-lw II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

Are you bilious? Do you feel drowsy? Have
you the blues? Take a dose of DR.. Bull.
Vegetable Pills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

No one ever used Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy that was not cured Of rheumatism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

HYDRAULIoN FIRE COMPANY AT called
meeting OF the Hydraulion Steam Fire Engine
Company, held last night, Heury j. Ncvett in
the Chair and H. G. Clark, Secretary. Messrs.
Joseph Fl. Young and Thomas D. Dix we're
unanimously nominated for reelection as en-
gueer and driver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

pIMS, HUBS, SPORES, &C.,
IL At So King street
just received at 81 King street on the corner
of Royal, large supply of Rims of extra quail
ty, both of Oak and Hickory, made of Mary
land timber, which are far superior to the West
ern Rims in every particular, and prices nearly
the same. Also Eastern manufacture of Hubs,
Spokes, &c. Call and see.
jy 20 j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
pRIME LEMONS and ORANGES for sale
l. by Lily Isl j. G.. s. Il. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

SUDDEN DEATH. MIR. jonathan Ward, one
Of the oldest residents of the city, was found
dead 10 his bed at the Aims House this morn
ing. He was 80 years old, aud though in6rm,
retired last night apparently 10 his usual
health. MIR. Ward was gallant soldier in the
war of 1872, serving throughout that war as
private in Captain Jett's company, which was
composed of material from this and Fairfax
counties. He was an active and Industrious
man, and worked at his -pasterer-unti
prevented by the inirmties of old age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

REDUCTION OF CANAL RATES The Cum
berand News says: ''On Saturday last the
agents of the Hampshire and Baltimore, Con-
solldatlon, New Central and Baen Avon COM
paulcs at this city received orders to make the
rates of freight on coal shipped by canal 81. rs
to Alexandria and $l20 to Georgetown "a re.
ductlon Of five cents per ton on existing rates.
Last evening a meeting of the Boatmeu' s
Union was held, and the subject discussed by
them, resulting 10 the passage of resolution
agreeing to carry coal for $l.l5 to Georgetown
or current rates, and the expulsion of num-
Der of members of the Uoion for alleged viola
tons of agreements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
EXCLUSIONS, F'IC.NIC.. sc
( NONCERT AND PICNIC.

A Grand Concert and Picnic will be given by
the ALEXANDRIA BRASS and STRING
BAND, at PORTN ER'S GARDEN, on THUR
DAY EVENING next, at o'clock Tickets Z5c-
admitting lady and gentleman. To be had oil
any Of the members iy ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

POLICE REPORT. following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
John Doyle and William Chichester, for
dlsorderly conduct, were foed and discharged
Joseph Shepherd aud Matilda Turoer, the
latter colore1, were bound over to keep the
peace by Justice Kerby of Mount Vernon Dis
triet, Fairfax county.
Two COWS and ahefer belonging to Tom Field,
the colored pig thief, we're sold yesterday by
Constable Sartln ofFairtax county, to pay the
fines that had been imposed upon the thief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
NEAR ALEXANDRIA, VA.

NEAR ALEXANDRIA, VA.
L. NJ. BLACKBOARD, MA, Principal.
Founded in 1889. Next Session opens Sept
22d, 1875 Boys prepared for college or bust
ness. Assistants and terms as before. Cata-
logue sent on application to the Principal at
Alexandria, Va. jy 1-et3m
IVA sexes, is on the Phiadelp hia and Balt
more Central Railroad. Superior buildings,
homo care, earnest teachers. First. class Lee
lures. Small pupils admitted the entire year.
1t is Incorporated, the Trustees are Friends
Hon. Washington Townsend says:
'As TO the progress of my late ward, who was
under your care and tuition for over two years,
WAS well satisfied with the school, its arrange
ment and discipline and the progress in know
ledge he made" Address,
J. SHORTLIDGE, A. NJ,
je l0-4m Concordville Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
LOCAL NEWS.

The CHARGES AGAINST DR.. J. B. JOHNSON.
The charges preferred by DR.. R. c. Powell, the
Corporation Health Officer. against Dr.. j. B.
johnson, a member OF the Board of Aldermen
from the Third Ward, have created quite rip
pie of excitement in local affairs. and have, for
the last few days, been the subject of general
conversation among all classes, who anxiously
await development Of the merits of the case,
and last night the chamber OF the Board of
Aldermen was crowded TO OVERLOOKING, many of
the best citizens having been drawn thither by
their interest 10 the case, and manltesting q
lively appreciation of all that transpired 10 the
chamber, which presented the unusual specta-
Gle OF the City Fathers setting In trial upon
one OF their oWn number. The investigation
was conducted before the Board as committee
OF the whole, In hap hazard manner, such as
invariably Is the case where proceedings OF this
character are without order or system, and con-
fused by irrelevant interrogatoIies, prompted
10 many instances by mere curiosity, and pro-
ductlve of no result except responses 10 vague
AID uncertain CONGRATULATIONS upon collateral
subjects not bearing directly upon the Issues In
VOWED 10 the investigation. Two hours OF the
session were in this manner fritted away with
out accomplishing ary result whatever; and
without concluding the evidence in relation to
the first charge, the Board adjourned until
tonight. The Impeachment trial of Warren
Hastlogs covered period of eight years, and
extended into inquiries concerning transactions
of twice that space of time, aud dragged its
slow length along whilst political parties alter
na,ey acquired ADD lost the asceudanpy, and
many OF those who had been antagonistic to the
defendant had passed from being bis judges to
become Judged before another and higher TIL
IN nDpsS
some more certain and expeditions method of
investigating and ascertalnlng the facts relating
to the charges which have been brought against
DIR. Juhuson is resorted to before judgment can
be pronounced upon the guilt or Innocence of
that gentleman, the present Board will have
passed out of existence and become az Que of
the things that were.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
EDUCA TIONaE.
DELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE BOARD
ID ING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES,


This School will be opened on the 18TH OF
SEPTEMBER next The Principal will be
supported by an able corps Of assistants, and the
School will be complese in all its appointments.
The Music Department is provided with num-
bar of seven octave Pianos and an Organ. The
School of Natural Sciences has complete
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus.
The Collegiate Department embraces seven
Schools separate and distinct:
l. English Language and Literature
2. Ancient Languages and Literature.
3. Modern Languages and Literature.
4. Mathematics
5. Natural Science.
+. Mental and Moral Science
I. History.
The instructions given in the Preparatory De-
partment will embrace all subjects usually
taught in common schools, comm encing with
the lowest grades OF study.
For other information Circulars &C., address
N. PENICK, Principal
Jy 2l-eotf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
BY Green e. Wise.
VALUABLE LITTLE FARM AT AUG

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
TYR u S TIE E S S A LIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

SAFETY OF A SATCHEL SUPPOSED TO BE
Losr.-Mr. Townsend, guest of the Mansion
House, day before yesterday left at the clerk $
de- his satchel containing money and other
va!uabIes estimated to be worth 500, belong
log to himself and bis brother, Mr.. E. j.
Townsend, among which was new gold watch
for which $3.50 had just been paid. The satchel
was SUPP osed by one of the oolored porters to
belong to Major George Walker, Of Westmore-
land, and with that gentleman's baggage was
placed on the steamer Sue and banded to him
at Kbsale. Major Walker consented to take
care OF it at-the request Of the captain until
the owners could be found. They went to Bal
tlmore last uight to meet the steamer. where
they learned, much to their satisfaction, that
their property was 10 the safe custody of Major
Walker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21
/. y. 0. F.-The following officers of Sarepta

l. Q. o. F.-The following officers Of Sarepta
Lodge, No. 46, were duly Installed last night
by P G., J. A Field: N. G., e. K Ward; V.
g., F. +. Heishley; s.. j. G. Smith; p S.,
W. w. Sherwood; w. p T.. E. T. Steele; g.,
Q. w. Phillips; 0. g., g. W. Hoskins; l G.,
&. E. Padget'; r. s. S., r. Travers; l.. S. s.,
W. +. Palmer; K. S. to ~ G. P, g., j. T..
Boyd; l.. s. to n g., v NJ Taylor; R 5. to
V. q p. g., WV. Gray; L. S., Job u Payne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

7. NJ. y. Allie regular monthly meeting
of this Association was held last night 10 the
room, on King street, the President in thu
chair.
The meeting was opened with praise anr
prayer, aud the reading Of the last chapter O
Revelations.
The Secretary read the minutes of the June
meeting and they were approved.
The General Secretary made his monthly re
port, which was approved.
A communication from Canada, with regard
to paper, entitled the Christian Worker, was
read and laid upon the table.
A communication from the International Ex-
ecutive Committee with regard to the amount
subscribed at the Richmond Convention, by the
delegates from this Association, and also for
the payment thereof, and for the payment of
the amount due for ten copies Of the report of
said Convention being read,
On motion the Treasurer was authorized to
transmit at once the sum of FIVE dollars for the
payment of the reports.
90 motion the General Secretary was direct
ed to employ some suitable person to call upon
all the members of the Association, and solicit
from them auy amount, small or large, to make
up the amount of $25 subscribed at the Rich
mond Convention for the evangelical work of
the combined Associations in the y. S. and
Canadas
Reports from several OF The activities we're
made and exhibited satisfactory results.
On motion, it was resolved that the room be
opened pext Tuesday night for Bible class pur-
poses, and every Week thereafter on the same
night, and all were invited to join who are To-
terested 10 this work. The lesson appointed for
study will be from the Sd chapter OF Johu 7tb
TO 18th verse, aud it was also resolved that q
short season OF the time be spent in singing
practice for the open air services.
The meeting then closed with further song,
and the members were dismissed with the Ben
edIctiOn pronounced BY Rev. j. S. Re1er
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

FPISCOPA FEMALE INSTITUTE,
~ Winchester, W.,
Rev. J. c. WHEAT, A NJ, Principal,
(Formerly of Staunton, Va,)
Assisted by Competent Teachers in the various
departments.
The exercises of this Institute will be resumed
SEPTEMB ER8, 1876. The numoar of board
ing pupils being limited an early application for
the present vacancies should be made
For Circulars, stating course of study, terms,
Sc, address J. G. WHEAT,
Winchester, Va.
REFERENCES: The Bishops and Clergy of tho
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of
Virginia; A,jor j. w. Green, j. Jordan
Wheat and Benoni Wheat Alexandria, Va
iy l6-1m$
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

RETHELL ACADEMY prepares for Uni
Board S9 .nd r Uf eusio os for
sion. Reopens Sept 10Th For Catalogue ad-
dress W. w. Smith, A. NJ, Bethel Academy,
Fauquier county, Va.
EXTRACTS FROM TESTIMONIALS.
Il most heartily commend Be bel Academy
to the favor and patronage of the public-Wm
+. Peters, Prof Latin Univ of Va" II would
be willing 10 conf lie my own son to Mr.. Smith S
care, and hence recommend the school to other
parents.-F. b. Smith, Prof. Nat. Phil. Univ.
Of Va" II feel warranted, from experience in
recommending it John B. Minor Prof Law
Univ Of Va" "One Of the best institutions OF
its class in the State.-H. H. Harris, Prof Greek
Richmond College" II know of no institution
Of like grade superior to it.-Rev. J D. Black.
well; A. NJ, ID, Lynchburg, Va" Unequal
led, in my opinion, by any institution in the
south. General G. w. Field Atlanta Ca
Best and cheapest preparatory school in the
Stat .-Chas. Mason, King George CO., Va and
Col. s. D Crawford, Augusta CO., Va" "Tne
cheapest, and rs good as the best in the q. S.
Adam Empie, Wilmington, N. c."
FaLuuier county, jy 2l-eu1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-21

Oxon Hill church, on the opposite side of the
river, yesterday. Quite a large number of the
young people of the neigbborbood and sur
rounding oouotry and some from Washington
were 10 attendance. The lists were entered by
many knights, of whom the successful one was
Mr.. Payne, Of Prince Georges county, who
won the prizs-a handsome saddle-and
crowned the queen of love and beauty, Miss
Glen KIRBY, OF the sam, county,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

1t is proposed 10 introduce the ostrich
in the prairie region of Texas, West Louisi-
ana and Central Mississippi.
In Japan, wheat is sown in November
in drills sixteen inches apart, one and a
quarter bushels OF seed TO the acre. In
three or four weeks a row of peas, turnips,
onions, cabbage, or some other kind of veg
etable is planted between the drills, and
then the wheat is regularly hood and irri-
gated with the vegetables.
Many readers in the country will find
that candles can be made economically by
mixing a little beeswax with the tall
low TO give durability 10 the candle and 10
prevent its running" The light from a
tallow candle can be improved in clearness
and brillianey by using small weeks which
have been dipped in spirits of turpentine
and thoroughly dried.
In case finger ring becomes loo tight
10 pass the joint of the finger, the finger
should first be held in cold water, 10 re-
dLce any swelling or Inflammation. Then
wrap rag, soaked in hot water, around the
ring to expand the metal, aud, lastly, soap
bdO hbBCls n hGCulO WIN SlIOuK
silk can then be passed between the ring
and the finger, and a person holding the
two ends and pulling the silk while sliding
it around the periphery of the ring, will
readily remove the latter. Another method
is 10 pass piece of sewing silk under the
ring, and wind the thread in pretty close
spirals, and closely around the finger 10
n hot haIa.N ha nj
unwindipg.
The fat-tailed sheep are natives of Sy-
riaand are chiefly remarkable for their huge
fatty tails, which sometimes weigh seventy
or eighty pounds, and are so heavy that the
shepherds are forced TO protect them from
the ground by tying small pieces of board
underneath them; pair of small wheels
are sometimes set under the board 10 save
the animal the trouble of dragging it over
the ground. The fat procured from the tail
Is used instead of butter and for purposes
Ofcookery. Fat-tailed sheep are found in
most parts OF the world those of Afghan
istan have remarkably silky and delicate
fleece, which is employed for the manuiac-
ture of carpets and various articles of wear
ing apparel.
Here is a fact communicate by trust,
worthy correspondent of Moore's Rural,
which will DO OF value TO floriculturists. 1t
relates 10 the use of alcohol for scale in
sects and mealy bugs, which pests are iron
clad to such appll cations as tobacco smoke,
which kills the green fly (AphiS,) and the
free use Of water over head, and moist at
moshere, before which the red spider
(acarls) speedily succumbs. But touch
scale or mealy bugs with brush dipped
in alcohol and he is metaphorically doub-
led up and done for without show of re-
sistance. 1t is thought that "Jersey light
ming also known as "apple jack" would
answer the purpose equally as well. Read
ers who do not care 10 encourage the man
uiaclure of these articles even to this ex-
tent, can accomplish the same result by
dipping the infested plants In soap suds,
heated 10 about 12O deg. TO 1870 deg.-which
immersion, incredible as 1t may appear,
has not, IN the writer's experience, Injured
the most delicate fuchsla, geranium, or
similar plant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

"SARAH.' -Oulside papers must quit
publishing fictitious items about Detroit,
or some one will get hurt. Yesterday af-
ternoon woman with black belt aud a
pair Of spectaces on entered the editorial
rooms of this paper, holding Chicago dali
ly in her hand, and she walked up to
stoop shouldered, consumptive toiler, who
had dropped in to see u New York cx-
change, aud grimly asked :"Who's Sarah ?"
He replied that he had never heard of her,
when she unfolded the paper and pointed
to The following: "There is an old woman
in Detroit named Sarah who has worn one
pair of stockings right along for sixteen
weeks" "Ips lie," said the old lady,
"and you've got 10 take il back or-or-Tll
II" She finished by running her hand
along his shoulder until her fingers got
hold OF his necktie. az haven't nothing TO
do with that" he gurgled, as he tried to
pull away chats Chicago paper" ~
know it, but lis a lie, and / can prove it,"
II know you can, madame, if it was meant
for you! 1 don't believe you'd go eight
weeks without changing stockings" "No,
nor even SIX" she exclaimed, pressing
against his adams apple with her
thumb. ~ can prove that change as Of
ten as any one else" II don't think it
means you" he said, getting his left eye on
the item. eyes 1t does" she foamed. "Ain't
my name Sarah, and amt oldish, and
ain't woman? Oh! such lies make my
blood boilr' "Well you want to 20 for
some one in Chicago. 1t has nothing to do
with this paper" "Hain't, eh? l know
better! You are all linked in together,
and l presume you read that yesterday,
and lated aud lated and lated, and thought
Sarah was an old fJol?" 81 never saw ii
before" "But Sarah il no fool - she re.
sumed, towering above him. "You just
mark this, you long geared graveslOne
you! If thar's another item in the papers
about Sarah you'll never know what broke
your neck" And she laid her fist on the
table, nOurishng it under his nose and
went out saying: "Sixteen weeks Think
of the baseness Of itw-Detroh Free Press.