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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-29
IN BANkEuprcY-As.i gnecs Sale of Real f..

IN NkRCPTCl-Assignees Sale of Real rs.
tate; also lot Of Notes and Accounts at Auction.
Pursuant to an order of the United States Court
for the District of Maine and in accordance with the
laws of the nitcd States, relating TO Bankruptcy,
and the general orders hereunder, shall sell at pub
lie auction, at ten O'Clock 4. NJ, on Saturday the
twenty fourth day Of May, A. ID. ls.9 at the Office of
g. C. Nose, in Augusta in said district all the right
title and interest both ut law and in equity which
george II. Pope had ON the twenty seventh day of
july, A. ID. ls1 the date of the filing of the petition
in bankruptcy against him. In aud to the following
described property belonging TO said bankrupt estate
to Wit One undivided halt of certain farm situated
AT East Nassaboro', in the County of kennebec and
state OF Maine; said farm being owned in common
with III. Pope and being the homestead farm of said
H. Pope-the same being subject to mortgage, to
Chas. +. Gates, for SllOO given May 81, 1917 on
which said sum and interest from that date Is now
due, and also subject to all unpaid taxes thereon
Meaning thereby to sell all the right title and in.
terest which said Geo. II, Pope. had IN and to the
real estate al the date OF the filing Of the petition in
bankruptcy against him, and all right, title and in
tcres In and To the same acquired by Assignee
of said bankrupt, since said petition was filed.
| shall also sell nj the same time and place,
at public auction, the following rights and
credits of the firm of Geo. II. Pope Co.
"a firm composed of Geo. II. Pope and Edward r.
Siblcyl viz All of the uncollected notes and ac-
counts OF said firm now in the hands OF the Assignee
q. {. VOSE,
Assignee in Bankruptcy ofGco. II. Pope and of the
firm of Geo. H. Pope Co. 3wl9
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WOMEN NEVER TuINK!

If the grabbed old bachelor who uttered
this sentiment could but witness the intense
thought, deep study and thorough inye,tiga-
ton of women in determining the best med
icines 10 keep their families we'll, and would
note their sagacity and wisdom in selecting
Hop Bitters as the best and demonstrating
it BY keeping their families in perpetual
health, at a mere nominal expense, he would
be forced to acknowledge that such ~enti-
ments are baseless and false.
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ArGal ADVERTISEMENTS.
District Court fthe United States, District
of Maine.
In III. matter of
Willard q. Watson, Ia l,ankrl
BANKRUPT,

In III. maierof
Willard q. Watson, Ia nankrmtcy.
Bankrupt
'lNHI> j. 10 GIVE NOTICE that Il petition has
been presented tn the tourt this second dav of
May 1>sp, by lizard q. Watson, of Fhvette in said
District Bankrupt pray ing that he NAV be decreed
to have full discharge from all his debts prov a bic
under the Bankrupt Act, and upon reading said Pc.
ttion:
II l. ORDERED by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same, on the first Monday of July, 4. ID.
l>7e, before the tourt in Portland in said District
at 10 o'clock 4. NJ, and that notice thereof be pub.
lished in the Weekly kcnncbec journal and the
Lewiston Weekly Gazette, spapers printed in
said District once week for three weeks
the last publication TO bethiry DAYS at least before
the day of hearing and that all creditors who have
proved their debts and other persons in interest may
appear at said time and place and show cause If any
they have why the prayer Of said Petition should not
be granted.
WM. L. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court for said District
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Messengers Notice.
Office of Sheriff of
kpnnebpe County.


kennebee County.
state of Maine, kennebcc, IS. MAY 18th A. d. 1879.
INlils i 10 give notice, that on the twelfth day OF
i May, A. ID. ls79, a warrant in insolvency was
issued out of the Court of Insolvency for said County
of kennebec against the estate of Frank X. Small of
Augusta in said county adjudged 10 be an nsovent
debtor on petition OF Woodbury. Latham, Huston
BOyLton and other creditors, of said
debtor which petition was filed on the
18th day of April, A. d. 1917. to which
last named date interest claims Is to be computed ;
that the payment of any debts. and the delivery and
transfer of any property belonging to said debtor To
him for his and the delivery and transfer of
meeting of The creditor, of said debtor toproye their
debts and choose one or more assignees of his estate
will he held At the court of insolvency to be holden at
the Probate office in Augusta, in said county, the
twenty-sNth day of May, A. ID. 1917, mt two O'Clock
in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
NM. III, LIBBY,
Sheriff rs Messenger Of the Court of Insolvency
for said County of kenuCbtc. TWO
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that this food has attained in this country the sales
OF which aggregate as much ~ all other foods com
bincd is due to Its intrinsic merit containing il
does all the elements essential to growth and repair
either in the infant or invalid 1T ha, been demon
strate, that muhitudes of infants have been slow "
starving at period of infancy when doyclopeinent
add growth are so remarkably active, because OF in.
ability al mothers TO furnish the necessary nutrinen
on account of over-taxing the nervous system, aud
by prolonged laciaion, thu, lowering the standard
of health in both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-05-29

TO the Hon, County Commissioners Of AroOsfook.
vINtE undersigned, inhabitants of Letter Is, Range
L 2 III said county, respectfully represent that q
county road is much needed, commencing on the
south line of the Brown lot, socalled starring at
point near The eary brook following the old road
near a practicable, on the south side Of the stream
10 the Burnt Brow, 30 called thence running in u
southeasiery direction until ii strikes the mill road
leading from McConncll's mill to tloul,on thence run.
hng the most practicable route intersec the county
road on the corner of Belfast and Letter b. line, laid
nut by the County commissioners ON petition of II.
i. Carpenter and others
The undersigned therefore pray your onurs 10 view
the route aud locate said road such part thereof
may be deemed expedient.
ISAAC BARKER, and others.
E.I l.
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Nrm advertisements.

81 ON returns in 10 days on 500 invested.
RlIOO Official Reports and information free
Address I. POTTER WIGHT 4 CO Bapker, re-
Wall ST, " \. InovnIJy
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NATIONAL LIFE

- the tttic .; new Pamphlet of - pages Il con.
ans the biography Of all the Presidents ofth nit,d
states from Washington To HAYES with their nor.
traits 30 in alb engraved expressly for this work
also l. portraits of Canadian notabiiies. The Na.
tional Life will be sent Ia any address by mail on re.
cept of ct. stamp address II. Il. STEVENS, Bos.
ton, Mass. mays.4w
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NJ NhBEt otNTI-fH CoRrt0f PROBATE h.1,S
az 1"gtSfd, an the s'csHd Ronday OF Mav,
4 bALlN EpEAkE HAYNES, widow of Walter
"A Augustus HAYNES. late Of th-l>ea Mass deceas
"', having presented herappcqtion for allowance. out
OF the personal estate OF said deceased.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given tire.
weeks successfully, in III, k-nneb.c ,Ionrnal
Pih"l ~ augusta III said County. that all persons
interested may attend AT Probate Court 10 be held
~ Ansn~a on ib' s'cond Monday of June next
ana $40" cause, il any they have why the PRAYER nt
sails petition should not be granted
III. h. BAKER, judge.
Attest ;-'HARLLs iiEWINs, Register. 3w2is
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fH0OSTOOk, Ss:-tourf Of county Commission.
trS, January ddj0urHed Term, 1879.
ON toe foregoing petition, ORDERED, That notice
be given that the commissioners will meet on Satur.
day, june IS ls9y, at 10 4. NJ, at Mctonneli's Mill
IN said letter B and hear all the parties interested in
said road, and ON the same day proceed to view the
route mentioned in said petition and take such fur
thcr action In the premises they judge proper.
Said notice to be given by serving attested copies OF
the petition and this order upon james G. Madgan,
T. Worthy, j. Cameron, J. Hall, +. Jameson, q.
Jameson a. +. Hammond NJ. Rugan, ID. sullivan,
I. j. Carpenter ), Davidson, l.. Smell and J. G;
Mcconnell, supposed owners of lands in said town.
ship Is, thu other owners being unknown, and the
Commits sioners being unable to ascertain BY
reasonable diligence who they are; and by publish
ing the same three successive weeks In the Aroos.
took Times. newspaper published at HoultOn, in
said county of Aroostook, and six successive weeks
in the Kenncbec journal, the State paper, the last
publication and said service and posting to be at
least thirty days before said meeting, that all par.
ties interested may attend and be heard, If they see
fit.
Attest HANSON NORTON, Clerk
A true copy Of petition and order
Owls Attest; -RANSOM NORTON, Clerk.
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Premiums arr received ard Losses paid In cash
only Policies are issued PAYABLE at The death of the
Insured also payable AT the end of cei tain number
OF yea Policies are also issued ON the
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nECT loR MEN Hu1AuAURAA
A6Sk WOMEN
0(ItIk WANTING VI

PICTORIAL History ofthe Bible by VIM. smith,
LII. H.. of London, Author ct Bible Dictionary
over 100 pages yo. 300 Illustrations. Nothing for
YEAR, offered agents promises good success this
work. send tor terms and territory NJ once to d. L.
ct ERNSEN, Cost ORD, y. II. mavSi w
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100000.

The Live, Insured By the Society are carefully Sc
icced in different part OF North America and Europe
furnishing. by this broad field of operations an al
ditional and exceptional safety To the locy-holicrs
The assurances are made only ON the Mutual i'remi
ums Principal The Surplus are returned annually to
the Insured.
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COMMISSIONERS Nor1CE

I'HE undersigned, Commissioners APPOINTED hy
the Judge OF Probate for kcnnebec County 10
receive ah' Namne the claims OF creditors against IN,
'sta'e oil Nally Maxwell late OF Monmouth deceased
represented in>olNcnt. give notice that six months
nom thG l2ih day of NAV, ls.o, are allowed for
n ,,''."iS !" present ant prove their claims, and
that they will be IN session for the purpose az rec.v
ing SI,d claims and proof, AT the dwelling house of
bhr%iiA Walker in Monmouth, AT 10 O'Clock in IN,
nH'h"oi oi tach day, on Saturday, the 2lst dav of
1nnt' and on saturday the 9Th day of september
AMBROSE BEAI
CHARLEs t. fnosr. Commissioners.
1vp1
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as .; 10 ~; ~ ~" Probafe CoHrtat An.
g"st" on M S'co"d Mou,iog of Nav Is59
N me petition Of Henry 4. DnsnIorr and Elton
- VI true requested that David r. tiuptill may
ot appointed trustee under IA, will of Ebrnrz,r AZ
bott late OF nSlow, deceased ~"
ohptRhb mat notice thereof be given three
"'rAS s"ccessNcly PRIOR 70 the second Monday Of
June next, in the kenncbec JournnI !. n:,,s
paper printed III Augusta that all persons interested
ma, ATTEND at 'ourt of Probate, then TO be holden
o' said petition should not be- granted '"'
,... ,, III. X. BAKER, Judge
REGISTER g,xBi
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ArgaI ADVERTISEMENTS.
ENNEBEC .coUNTr-m Probate Court, at

hENNEBEC COUNTr.-n Probate Court, Of
a"2uIa, OF ne second Monday Of May, 1879.
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purportng TO be the
~ a.t VIII and testament ofW lillian X. Fairbanks
iate OF winthrop in said County, deceased
nav lllg been presented for probate:
'hiERih that notice 1hereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the second Monday OF
June next, IN the kennebec journal, "A newspp
per printed in Augusta, that all persons NAV
attend Court of Probate then To b.. holden nj An
gusia, and show cause, If any, why the said Instru
ment should not be proved approved and allowed
as the last Will and testament Of the said deceased
H. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest; CHARLES IiEwINs Register. 3w2l,
NoIlCE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the subscri
~ Der has been duly appointed Administrator ON
the estate of ~
ELMlRA SECO late of China
W the ouhty OF kennehrc, deceased, ntestate and
Is u'efthken that trust by giving bond as the law
uIv,S' All persons, therefore. having demands
n E lle estate OF said deceased. are desired TO cx
uit 'il' same Tor s.ttlemeDt and all indebted TO said
'e'"'f are requested To make immediate nav m,nt 10
April 2s, ls79 " :" LII I'LL, mEn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

CHICKENS THAT GOT DRuEX.-a French doc'
tor, de.ising to les7a how fowls would boshsc:ed
by s,ct h olic drinks, administered sons brandy
aud abs;n,be to his poultry, snd found oae and al!
take so kindly to their uawonted st!mu!ants inst
he gss compelled to limit each bird to daily
allowance Of six cubic centimctres OF spirits Q!
twelve Of wine. The result was al e1trsordl-
narv develcpuent of cocks crsats, and q gen
ersi and rapid loss of ssh al round. He PER
severed uuti satisfied By exnerence that two
months misunderstanding sutticed to XII Inc
stronges: cock or hen, wnile the brandy drinkers
lived four months and halt, and the VINO Gio
drunksrdg death. -AU the 1TcGs Round
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My cuatcn mado CLOTHING is Wattantcd
Of the bes: in ported material, we'll made, thts
roughI, ehsu,k, aud viii 30 sold at prices to
suit the tiree. Call ard convince yourself, at
8, nEALuAM's e. King Ct, csrner OF Fslr!cS.
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s3SEyEiShkaE.
: GEI0 i:i.;j-:; 80

=
SUuMa!: AEKhNGEMENT
nWO TRAINS NA. LIZ (EEGEPr SUE
DAY. BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA
AND KGU&D HILL
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MINERAL WATERS.
BEDFORD (YIRG1NIA)
Alum and Iron Springs Water,

MASS AND PILLS,
Fer certain forms OF Dyspepsia, Diseases Pecu'
liar TO Females, Chronic Diarrhoes, Bronchial,
scrofulous and Cut,neous Affections. Disorders
OF tho Liver. Kidneys and Bladder, Debility,
Malaria and Headache,
"Eoual TO any Water of :ts cais known 10
me-" HUETEs MCGUIRE, M. D., Va.
Satisfactory in Uterine Diseases and in Ma-
lsrious conditions" CIV. VAIL. NJ D. Ohio.
efficient is Dyspepsia and Nervous diseases
sr:sing from impure blood"
G. T. HARRISON, N. y.
Used with success in certain diseases peculiar
"Benoacial il, Melar;al Fever and Diph'
iberia" ). r. DUPoE, ia.
Invaluable in Scrofula"
w. j. GILBERT, III. D., N, q.
"kecommended as prophylsc!o in Yello"
Fever DittIicls" u. K FAIaEX, III. D., La.
Tho Summer Season Of these Springs begins
june Isl. Terms $50 month. Carriages meet
visitors at Forest or Lswyer5, each miles from
the Syringe, upon advice Of arrival. Accom-.
rcdsLiors uneauslled. all the comforts aud
sttractions. SkllIful resident Physician.
of dcz. half gsi. bottles. - % for gal. cssk:
81 for 10 gallons. 81 for 70 zalions.-on board
csrs at L3nchburg. vs..
Macs so els. and ST bottle, 81 50Lnd So for
dez.-sout post paid. This Mass is the Water
so!idifed and contains all the curative proper
F1LLs.-25 Cts. 20 cts, ard 81 package or
SIPS, 81 TO and So post paid, (!heso pills consist
Of the Mass in sugar coated pill form TO suit del
icatc conditions) Sample supply cent free to
Any physician desiring to use it in prsctlcs.
let free upon application. This remedy
of Nature is endorsed by the Medical profession
ard atlested by results in thousands Of cases
during the Last q years. Address A. ii. DAVIES,
Pres't of the Co., 10 Main st., LyhchbuEg, Va.
Round trip tickets from points North and
South at reduced rates.
Sold by JANNEY S CO. Agents, Ale1an'
dris, Va. apl8'3m
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u ui!. EypToss
South Bound.

Mail. Southwark. connects al Go:dorsvila.
with Ches. & Chio +. r., Eso. and Vest At
LyIchburE, connect, with Atlantic, Miss. *
Chic r. Is, through s:ou.hHcs. Virgins, 10
Nashville, New Oreana. Memphis, Little kcck
ard Tesas-and at Danvi!le with Richmond s.
Dsnvile i. L, 10 South and Southwest.
Express SouthWaId conagCts 3. CoTd0n5Si!e
10 sll points East snd West on Chez. & Ohio K.
4 srd st Dsnville. with Richmond q DeaViie
x. Il for tho Carolina7, Georgim. F.o!i. and
vs Atlanta 10 New Orleans
For 81 AN ASShS LINE lGaV1 Washington
7 10 q. III. snd Alexandria . - . M. daily,
except Sundsy, arrive st S.rs5hErg 9! II =; p NJ,
connecting with tue VslleY Bead Eas. and
West. Leave Strsaburg - p. Ii, arriving Fl
Alexandria at 50 p. II.
For Middleburg, daily connection st Plains
station.
For UpperTil:e. regulsr connection 81 Ds:a.
plane.
For WARRENTUE, Leave Washington Ell
I 90 q. a. daily.
All trains make good connections. 81 WASH
ing.on, 10 snd from North and West,
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington at
GO 8. a., running through without change,
connecting with through Sleeper 10 Florida.
Excursion tickets TO jacksonville. Florida,
good TO May 18TH 1879, a! very lo1 rata
Through tickets sold st the lowest rates
NH IA J. al. EROAOUS, &. I. Il.
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FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant swift end commodious steamers
LADY OF THE LAKE and JANE NOSE
LEY will leave the Compsny's wharf, Ale1an-
dris, as follows:
TIE Lady of the Lake every MONDAY and
WEDNESDAY,, Is. o'clock D. M. and OF
SATURDAY, at G.G0 o'clock D. m.
Tho Jane Moaeley every TUESDAY ard
FRIDAY, st o cl5ck p. M: returning, leave
Norfolk on alternate days ST o'clock p. M.
This line connects at Norfolk for al points
South, sld with the Merchants and Msriner.'
line Ct steamers for Boston, Providence and all
points North and East.
Through rates given and bills !isding signed
for Boston and Providence.
Fare at greatly, REDUCED rstesIsinsle trip 49,;
Round trip good for 20 days. SLIGO.
Table unsurpassed.
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1879 GREAT 1879
PEN NSTLyA kUfiTk


TO TIE NoE kTH " W HrS s i'oUr hwRsr
DOUBLE TRACK
STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID SCENXHf
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT
May d. 1871 q y. N.
Trains lsaye Wsshingt9n IRON depot o! l;A-:-
nor Of Sixth and B Ell >ots. SIS follows:
For Phils. Now York and the East, l.'D aci
1G.15 p. n. daily, with Palace Cars. Ian.
tied Express of Pu!lmsn Parlor Gers 81
m. daily, except Sunday. For rhil"t!e:s.a'.
6.5G y. IL. daily
For Pls!sburg snd tho Westi0 l1s, .a.j!g, -:
patlor Csre to riasbarg; 10 y. IN -.
aitb rslscs Gar 20 CticaGc.
Fof Caagndsisl!s End !la North, 2.i%
daily, except Saturday, with Pnis,'o ~ l.,
Walking. For El2Hira, 1913 : r.. .,,:.
nIcap: S%ndaY.
Fos Baltimore, 7Co, 8.$5, 9.30 and u. 10 q H.:
LOO, y. 80. $40 aad lG.lj p. n.. Un sun
dag, 10 10 y. II; $50, 81, TGJ anl u.l5 y. r.,
LOCAL TNAIN&.
10: Alexandria &, 7l6. 8 8, 10 ai2 /. n.'= an:
LIS. ), 3.20, 5, Cos !, ard ll.&o y. III IN
Sunday q \: -, sad ! Is sad i. II.
Trains Leave alexandria for Rgsh;a.t.R, -
1.l5 500 900, III and II Ats, =, an ., h.li
sud : p. n. and II night.
On oanday al soy sai 10 8. 81, snG {: - J.. 81:
THROUGH TRAIN FOR III & SOUTH 7.s
QuaE.ico End Richmond, w,!! la.-o :.!:;1.r,
cria - 7.lG Z. I'll. dali: ND 80 .; NJ. 81 y
except SUNDAY.
Tickets ard information. csr be procured 2
principal .s;lroah s:a:iona sni t;cke. o.: CO
sioGth0est. J.. =. HAENEH,
Gent Passenger 3 !..,.,.
FIR: i * -'iiU s;;5UE
it.2atal har4Eus. lily ::
~ t. VIEG. MIDLAND Il j.. =. il 4
" JOHN s. BARBOUR, Eeceive.
On ard alter SUNDAY, l00 o. p. nl., Marci
iG!b, 1879, Passenger trsins will run rs foiloHs
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SUMMER RESORTS.
ORKNEY SPRIN G S


SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA.
rligFINEsT COLLECTION OF MINERAL
WATERS IN THE WORLD FOR VAL
UE AND VARIETY OF MED1Cl-
NAJPROPERT1ES.
The ChslYbeste. Alum, Sulphur, lron-Sul-
phur, Healing, and the renowned Bear Wslioy
Spring, sll having distinctly different mediclnai
properties, are found in the Orkney coliecIlon'
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL ACCOMMODA-
TIONS
Fcr ssven hundred and fifty people. Col. j..
+. CAKE, late OF Congress Hall, Cape May
low Of Metropolitan Hotel, Washington City,
-'- AMPLE STABLE ROOM
Fer private teams. and well supplied livery
for the use of tho guests.
MINERAL BATHS.
Trb, Shower and Plunge. Every facility sholo
ed those seeking Health, Comfort and Pleasure n
TIE WONDERFUL LURAY CAvERNS
are situated within few hours drive OF Orkney
10 which limo of Park WagoneLtcs will run
daily.
Board per day .."'Sz o.
" " Tcek..""." w.
mont ~ W.
specisl contracts made with families and psr'les'
FIVE HOURS BY RAIL
From Washington via the Baltimore and Ohio
or Virgins Midland Railroads.
THROUGH s. ROUND TRIP TlCh EIo
Issued from all points North West and South
Coed from June 1st 10 November lat
ROUND TRIP TICKET
From Wsshin2to So; do. Baltimore $40; do
Alexandra ST So
PARK WAGONETTES.
Cor private carriages 10 ordeD will be in waiting
on arrival of trains st Mount jackson, to convey
passengers over shady and easy grade turn
pike road to Orkney.
|
VIII open juno 10Th. Address for descriptive
U pamphlets and other inform ston the Proprie
io.s 8. Orkney Springs or the Manage. at Metro
polish Hotel, Washington City.
JONES q PARKER,
sp.9Gy1 Proprletors.
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49,
NOTICE.

To the Conservative Voters Of the city Of A!sr-
aaaria, Va:
Fellow Citizens AT 3 mee.ias OF the E2tcu-
live Commits 90 Of the Conservative party, held
April Fl, 1879, it was resolved to hsve primary
election on Monday, May II. 1879, for the aoni-
nstiea Of city officers. and that the polls be
OPENED at sun rise aad cios,d Of sunset OF ths!
dsy.
Tbs. tie ward luee!inss for the nomination
from each ward of one Alderman. foar Council
,ren, one Councilman 10 ii! the vacancy coca
sioaed by the resignation of a. Schofeld, one
Magistrate, be held en- Monday, May H. 1879
st O'Clock :. 10.
Eucu LATHAM Chairman
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alexandria 0azette
FRIDAY EYENING, MAY Q.

A Curious SAILOR CUST0M.-A pastlne
like that formerly INDUCED in when crossing
the line seems also like it to have fallcn laso
disuse. 1t is called throwing the dead boESe
overheard. Sailors when joining ship gen.
orally receive months pay in sd7arc::;; this
they call the dead horse. AT the clcse Of the
montb, weather permitting, tho cfigy ct
horse, life siz,, is made, and stuffed with straw;
rags, or anything else baBdy. The naDe ana
tail are made of oakum; and 10 the DARK tnls
strange piece CT handiW0rk somewhat feecmo its
dead horse. This thew lay on deck Oh lis sue ,
one man sits upon il; the rest pulling at rope
msdc tact 10 tbs manufactured animal, aud
ksepior time to the song given out b9 The s!ller
who sits upon ii. The: dcggerel is something
TO this effect:
"Poor Old men your morse will die.
Chorus-And say 80 and hope 50.
POOP cid man your horse WILL Ole.
Chorus OH poor old man.
Aud so the song proceeds acoordicg TO the
.aleot OF tue singer, only the chorus rtmaios
the SAINT; aud at tie utterance Of The words 10
iiali.s, the ropo is pulled. Passengers Oh
board, 10 whcm the thiog Is novelty, crc"c
around; Within half 40 hour 1t Is dragged 10
tho quarter deck. A lice is ready from toe
Ice side of lhs man yard which is attached tt
.he horse with the maio still upon It, only
f,atened 10 such manner that he will be secure
when it drops away. Hcrse and map arc hoisted
t, the yard arm; after lew seconds, With
blue light burning and the men sill singing;
TIC boz 81 is cut away aod drops into the water
.ho rider throwing the light alter the horse
CONES on deck. On such an occasion the car
tain, az well as the passengers. tgest The sGiicts