Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-29
Alexaudria Gazette
FRIDAY EvENG., AUGUST 90, 1879.

FRIDAY EVEN'G., AUGUST 70, 1873
TIE AXE IN HIsToRT.-Azes were much
employed as offensive weapons by the Celtic
and scandinavian races Among the Roman
armies the axe was not much us;d-it was con.
sidered the weapon Of uncivilized nations. At
tn, siege Of the Roman capital by the Gaus.
B.emus is represented as being armed with
battle axe, and Ammianus MarcalIinus, several
c:uiullcs aiterward. described on armed body
OF Gauls az being all furnished with battle axes.
10 the Beyeux tapestry the English arc repre-
scented as using the battle axe. The pole axe
was introduced into Britain by the Saxons and
Danes; it had an e6ge on one side and sharp
point Oh the other. The Franks, 10 their ez'
rediticn ioto Italy 10 the sixth century, made
use of an AKA with a large blade much like the
present broad axe. This was termed francisco.
The battle axe Of Cbildeic is preserved 10 the
Louvre, 10 France. The battle axe fell into
tisuse toward the close of the sixteenth CEN
tury. 10 Russia, Sweden and Norway, and
many parts of Germany, they cling to tho old.
Iudc, unfinished ard uDWleldy axe with which
they are familiar. The introduction Of the
American age in these countries must be
matter Of limo.
10 The course OF an argument, barrlstfr
recantly remarked: "What does Kitty say p
"Whn's Krtry?" asked the magistrate, your
wife p Sir | mean Kitty, the celebrated
lawyer" "Ob," seil the magistrate. Il sus
poet you mean Mr.. Chtly, ,hs author of the
grcak work on tlsadirg. - II d., sir; but Chit.
ty is go Italian name, aud ought to be pro-
noucccd Kitty
The Russian Society OF Hygiene propose to
NJ Whit lotto III
ground, 10 order to check the Increase of myopia
short sightedpess 10 scholars.
Take true view Of life be proud that you
have work 10 the w,rld's busy path, and do i,
we'll and hoporably.
4 Western cdi:cr alluded to bis rival as "a
fellow who represents seventeen Gls!lnc! kinds
Of born fool ="
Truth is nighty''-Migh!y scarce.
OK TIE ADVANCE Carpets are advancing
rapidly aud aIc very scarce in the market. We
had made 60 ciriV contract, and arc recaiv
log them daily. We lave q large supply in
now and call tbs attention of our customers and
invite them TO give us look. All goods marked
at low figures |. EICHRERG,
lG Suocts;Or to S!aymaker Go.
Se5- WIDE AWAKE! New SPRING STYLES
Doors And SHOES. largest, best selected,
and cheapest stock Of boots ard shoes ever offer
cd in this market.
Every man ought 10 consider where he can
get the most value 70. his money. & penny
saved. is penny earned. ALL We ask our friends
and patrons is 10 favor us with call, and con.
vince themselves OF the isc. that we can meet
the demands of all.
Wo are resolved TO ssll our goods ct SO small
profit that the people must buy.
Thereby enabling us TO keep Oar stock always
sessonsble.
failure 10 examine our stock is On opportu-
nifty lost:
We can make it 10 your in.erus! to trade with
US.
Our goods are bought from first Misunderstanding
double profit and giving our customers the
benefit.
Country merchants will find t To their advsn.
tage to examine our stock from which equally
good selections can be made at prices that will
compare tsyo!sbly with those of the northern
cities.
Ladies' Pebble Goat Button Boots, 81 25 to 8 90
&" French Kid / q 10 4 10
81 Lasting Fcxed " l25 TO 8 90
Il" :, :. ;. " Polish It loo to 200
Slippors IN great variety Is to zoo
Mems Calf Boots ! so TO 90
Coarse Shoes (Soid) soto 80
49," Fine Cali - All Prices
Misses Boots 1901 l SO
Chdren's Boots Toto sc
W.B. WADpEY.
No. Ito King Street,
Alexandria, Va.