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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

T,HE COPARTNERsHlPh heretofore existing be-
i tween Samuel II. Janncy and Mahlon H. jan
ney, under the firm, name of .JAHNEf & co. in
BUSINESS having been dissolved by the death Of
Mahlon II. Janney, the business will be;centinued
at the old stand, No. 152 King street, by the SUBJ
scriber, assisted by A. A. WAKEFIELD, whose long
experience in the business is we'll known to the
public. The firm name will continue to be JAN
NEY & co.
nnv9-cO3t =. ~ SAML Fl. JASNEY. 4
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AleSanlria 0azette.
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SATURDAY EVENING, Nov'R. II, 1888.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Nov. IL, 1882.
For the Middle Atlantic States warmer clondy
weather with local rains, variable winds, shifting
10 sonthcr!y, stationary or lower pressure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
TRUSTEES SALE OF ocCoouAN MILLS

by virtue OF two deeds of trust from Joscn,,,T,
ysnney to me as trustee, one dated July 3. ISIS
tae other dated April Ia, 1880, and both ,nly
recorded in the County Court of Prince MILAN
county, Virginia, will SELL at public auction on
Inc Inc premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day Of
situated at Occoquan, in said county, krown as
the OCCOQUAN MILLS PROPERTY. consistinr
OF the Merchant Mill, the Office adjoining, Conn.
Try GrlSt Mill and Saw Mill, together With
the Mill Race and all the water rights and other
rights and privileges appurtenant to the said mil
property. 80 ''i'''
The property will be sold subject to Tho aowc.
right OF the widow of the said Joseph r. Janney.
oct12 S. FERGUSON BEACH, Trustaes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

TIE THIRD monthly entertainment by
Golden Light Lodge of Good Tempars will
take place on Tuesday night next at the
hall Of the lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

The PLACE WHERE the boys want to go is
3. Robinson 4 Co.'s. 900 Pcnna., Avenue,
Washington, because they get nice suits and
overcoats that make them feel comfortable
and look we'll Then they are happy.
noyl0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR SALE

One OF tic most eligibly located and desirable
RESIDENCES in the city of Alexandria, is offered
for sale
Inc dwelling contains twelve fine rooms with
oath room, kitchen, wash house, &C., and the
grounds are spacious, handsomely laid of and
nave on them fine Crane arbor, and various kinds
Of bearing fruit trees.
For further information, terms, &C., &c., apply
to either DR.. NJ. NJ. LEWIS, or EDGAR SNOW
DEN, Executors of the estate of the late J. II,
Brent : oo.1 &c
EWR RENr-My DWELLING, corner of Fair.
l. lax and Gibbon Streets containing 10 rooms
with all modern Improvements stable and fine
yard Apply at once to
octl-f Z. T.LUCAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

ELVES Of srca, men always r2nin;i us
that We are a.! ss:l,jsct 20 die: says All ,N-
change, hut never cough yourself away as
long Us sou i:;iA raise - cents for 4 bottle Of
Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

The best cure for diseases of the nerves,
brain and muscles, is Browns Iron Bitters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
AUCTION SALES.
BY R. T. Lucas 8 Co arct;o.o,

[ IoMNlSsloNERSiS AF.E-By virtue Of = a..
- eree.ot the Corporation Court Tor the city Of
attSantria. Virginia, reaitr2,! nj rlrr Orf.hrr
,Stu' .oS OF said CONT. j: The c:,ai.crr, ,rsr nr
Isaac E:shbot. ct ais. ~ a. s Barker Il ~ ,Sn
nn, ipsis, rs SPECIAL commissioners OF safe an
poin!eu by said decree will ocr for sale 1T n,,hI;c
aa" a 1 on SATURDAY, The 9TH day or Decem.
Eer' ae5S, at i M in front OF the Market Build
.1ia tha noyaa street IN the said city Of Alexan-
- the property in the said decree mentionrI :,
Pts; al I3a THAT LOT OF GROUND. with'tho
Of Sh mIsh s4osE "a and BRICK thereon
the southwest intersection OF kim NV, Ta,e 1t
back to Dngan's line. ~" running
Terms OF Sale: onc.fourth of The n,,.,,as,
money in cash on the day of SALE and Tn r,;
IN three equal payments ate ~ and is months months
from the day OF sale; the deferred pagrp ents TO
pear interest from the day of sale, and 10, M.
secured BY the notes Of the purchaser, with an.
p,oseu security and the retention of the title to
the property until said notes arc paid =
LEONARD MARBURY, Spcri,T
uov5-t ALBERT STUART tn,,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

PROLIFIC IIEIp.--On one-lhiitl Of an acre
Of ground III the city Aims House, the in
mates of that institution. under The manaS; :
ment OF the superintendent raised this year
sixty bushels of Irish potatoes. They have
been gathered and stored and are Of lafg,.
size and excellent quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

POLICE REPoRT.-The police report anoth-
er quiet night, with but few arrest. The
Mayor had the following cases before him
for trial this morning.
Fred Corbett, (col.) arrested for drunken
ness and dlsorderly conduct: was fined $3.50
and discharged.
Christopher Western, arrested for being
drunk and raising row on North Fairfax
street, last night claiming that he had paid
for something that he did not get, was fined
$3.50 and discharged.
The police were instructed to look out fol
horse doctor, who has been drunk and
missing for several days and leaving his fam
lily in destitute circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
BOOTS And SHOES

n OTlCE, LAD1ES-We have now in store 81
~ full line of LADIES FINE HAND SEWED
bt'o Is, suitable for fall and winter These goods
are hadc IN the best manner and most modern
styles: Il perfect fit, and every pair warranted to
give rMtlrc satisfaction The verdict Of the ladies'
Whn have used these goods is that they arc most
ron'!"r;ahlr, beautiful, durable and the cheapest
that they have ever worn
" L WADnEN 10 Kim a rnnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
CHEAP BEEF.

NEW STAND * I. ..t
The advertiser having taken tho store room n.
the northwest corner Of Prince and Royal streets,
will keep constantly supply of the finest meats
that car be had in the market. Especially will
he keep on hand b supply Of WESTERN REEF
OF the very best quality which he will sell ut the
lowest cash prices much lower than other tescrip-
lions of :beef can; DO, bought for, Mutton, Scal
Pork and sCorned: Meats always Oh hand Give
me call and will convince you that it will he
to your advantage to buy of
lsctg5@i.s. W. J. HOLLAND
Ea- NV. cor. Prince and Royal streets.
will also keep constantly a supply of Fresh
Poultry, Eggs, Butter and Vegetables Eighteen
pounds Of Puddings and eight pounds of Sausage
sold to shop keepers for 81. a&s q 6ct19-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

~" ATTENTION. A. L. There will be bus
mess meeting of the company Wednesday even
ing, November 18TH 1882, at 3 o'clock
GEO BARLEY,
nOv11it Secretary Executive Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

4 WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF BOYS and
"a YOUTHS BOOTS and SHOES of very fine
quality, which will be sold at such prices as cam
not fail tn please.
nov2 w. B. WADDEY, 40 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

OFFICE CHARLOTTESVILLE &, RAPIDAE
" RAILROAD COMPANY, ~, .ysv4
Alexandria, Va, Oct. 2G, 1882.
The annual mceting of the Stockholders Of the
CHARLOTTESVILLE & RAPIDAN r. R. CO.,
will be held at the General Office of the Virginia
Midland Railway Co.. in Alexandria, Va, on
TUESDAY, the 14th day of November, 1882, at
IL o'clock a.. m HENRY c. .PACKMAN,
oct26-2awtd Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
City Trcasnrcl's Office, i
hmm No = Market Ruillipu

City Trcasnrcl's Office,
Room No. = Market Building,
Alexandria, Va, Nov. 8, 1882
On and after Monday next, November 18th,
will be prepared to receive the State tax upon
persons, property, &c.,, for the year 1882 On
December LIST per cent will be added to all bills
then remaining unpaid. Tax payers, by paying
their bills before December LIST, will save the s
per cent penalty. After that date l will be COM,
PEELED to enforce the collection, according to law
of all bills then unpaid.
nov9-tdec1 NJ. b. HARLOW, City Treas
TINE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFOREfIst
l. ing between Samuel H. Jauuey and Mahlon
II. Janney, doing business under the firm name Of
S. IL. JANNEY & son. having been dissolved by
the death of Mahlon II. Janney, the undersigned
have entered into ascopartnership under the firm
name of JANNEY WARFIELD. aud will con-
tnue the General Insurance Business i'll their Office
Mt Janney & Cos Drug Store. No.1l % King street,
and respectfully solicit a continuance of the pa
tronage extended the old firm. .a~t,t 4gu..
..,fE s.r ~ RI SAMUEL H.JANNEY
nov2-co3t A. A. WAKEFIELD. r-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY Judge
James Keith presiding.-Continuat on OF
yesterdays proceedings: Reaches executors
vs. Reaches devisees; report of commission
er OF sale filed, and report confirmed.
Mark Young VS.. Allen Dodge ct al; re-
port OF commissioner confirmed, and cause
submitted to Judge for decree in vacation.
The Freedman's Savings Trust Company
vs.. X. +. Dodge ct al, same order as in
cause above.
Foote'S heirs vs. Foote'sdevsecs; report of
Commissioner Mushbach confirmed and
commissioner Of sale. Johnson, ordered to
collect bond given by Mrs. M. NJ. Foote.
Magruder VS.. Hume: report of commits
sloner confirmed.
The other cases on the docket were con-
tlnued till the next term and the Court nd
joined till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11


VIRGINIA: Atrulcs held in the Clerks Office
' of the Circuit Court Of the city of Alexandria,
on the 9th day of November 1882.
Thomas Russell, plaintiff against William II. OFT
man, defendant; action Of debt
Memo. The object of this suit is to recover Of
the defendant the sum ofnne hundred and eleven
dollars and sixty live cents with interest thereon
from September 2S 1881, and to attach and sub
ject TO the payment of the same the estate Of the
defendant in the city of Alexandria, or the debts
due him in said city.
The defendant not having entered his ap-
pcarance and given security, according to the
act of Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and it appearing by an affidavit that he is
not resident of this State, it is ordered that
the said defendant appear here within one month
after due publication of this order and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in this suit and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette, n newspaper published in
the city of Alexandria, once week for four sue.
ccssivc weeks and posted at the front door of the
Court House of this city. A copy-teste
MORTON MARYE. Clerk.
6 r Reach y n noy1 -WlH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

BROKE HIS ARM.--Sidncy the little son
of Mr.. Alexander I.yles, who lives on south
Fairfax street, fell from the banisters on
which he was sliding in his fathers res
dence yesterday evening and broke one of
his arms Dir. klipstein set the fractured
limb and this morning the sufferer was do
ing as we'll rs could be expected. This makes
the second time this little fellow has had an
arm broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

DFFRIGERATORs REFRIGERATORS i,
IL We arc now prepared TO furnish all who want
Refrigerators, with the best that are made,
elegant in design and workmanship and perfect in
their working Call aad examine or send for
illustrated catalogue and price list. t;fa
my5 MCLEAN & UHLER, T6 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

Notice is hereby given that there will be
meeting of the stockholders of THE VAPOR
FUEL COMPANY at the Office of Judge c. +.
Stuart, i'll Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY, the
10Th instant, between the hours of IL IN, ard
o'clock p. n. Gy order Of the Board.
noy9-1ot L. B. NIXON. sec'ty.
\ OTlcE-Having determined to retire from
~ business, warn all persons indebted TO me
nriu: to june LIST, 1882, to come forward and set
lie Ill o:c". II said parties have not paid by Nov
10, 1SS2, | will PUBLISH THEIR FULL
NAMES AS DEAD BEATS
oct27-td l.. GENZBERGER.
{ iOMpRESSED TABLETS OF CIiLORATE OF
" POTASH and Muriatc of Ammonia, Browns
bronchial TrochcS, and Edcy's Carbolic Trochcs,
Just received by
nov1O f. S. LEA DBEATER & BRO
OPENED TO DAY, Nov 1O-25O dozen Linen
~ llandkerchicfs, in seconds; prices DC, Sc, Zoe,
&c, 13c and Doc; worth more than double the
price Come early and get the first choice.
nov1O-6t c. NJ ADAMS, 80 King st.
MILL OPEN ON SATURDAY MORNING %
w dozen Mems Merino Wool Undershrts-(
Drawers.l Price 75c. Will sell them at the low
ugure of 3Oc
nov1O-Gt G. NJ. ADAMS, 80 King st.
WARNER's KIDNEY and LIVER CURE, Dia.
w bctes Cure, Ncrvinc and Pills, large stock
on hand
novs E.s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
NEW RAIsINs AND CURRANTs Just received
~ now s by G. MILBURN.
NEDAR WARE! CEDAR WARE!.-A full line
~ of Cedar Buckets and Tubs received and for
sale at = ''in MCLEAN & UHI.ER's,
bct23~ '- &c King st.
| DIME PERFUMERY-J d. II. Lunt has just
l. received q large and beautiful line of Fine
Perfumery and Fancy Articles at his store, n. e.
m u inY n,,lW nc1,, ,,pfp n,1O
JELLIEs Pineapple, Peach and Currant Jel-
= lies received to-day by
oct3o j. C. MILBURN.
A FULL SUPPLY OF STOVE PIPE poTs,
"A Flowers Pots and saucers for same, just re-
ccived by (oct27l j. C. MILBURN.
u W.P. GRAVES,
ap27 Cor. Fairfax and Franklin SITS.
DoTAToEs AND oNIoNs-Ncw York Early
i Rose Potatoes Yellow Duwner Onions for
DRAss HOOP BUcKETs-A full line of Cedar
sale by (oct17l MCLEAN & UHLER.
TIVE BEST so CENT MERINo SHIRT to be
l. found at
novs NO. AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's
DE1ME FRESH LEMONS and Green Ginger
| i received to-day by
,oct14 J. c. MILBURS.
! COOKING SHERRY, superior article just re.
" ceived by
oct12 w. A. JOHNSON & co.
DIAPER SHELLS, BRASS SHELLS, SHELL
l. Caps, and Wads, all sizes at
oct14- JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT make tc
j order all kinds of fine Shoes for Ladies and
Misses oct5l JOSEPH KAUFMAN, Ag't
TIME BEST REMEDY for Chills and Fever i:
l. Lunt's Aguo Cure, price soc per bottle. !
sep19 j. D. H. LUNT, Druggist.
LIME WALL PAPER DECORATIONS at
l. TENNESSON & Co.'S
my2O ia King street,
A IL WOOL VESTS AND DRAWERS for Iadie
n from Sl.2I to best grade.
oct20 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
CTRICrLy PURE GROUND PEPPER, GIN
~ namon, Mustard and other Spices just received
, III foct3 ]. c. MILBURN.
tnLIVE BU,TrER, received to-day and for. sal
~ by the gallon at [nov7l &c. MILBURN'S.
IHRESH OATMEAL. and CORN GRITS, inst re
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

The Observation-Disclosures there
were 81 few green peas and strawberries for
sale, this morning, the market l,r"sont"d
rather fall aspect and many of the vcge-
tables had IN appearance suggestive of
frost. The supply, however was toclahly
good and the buyers were numerous. There
is no change TO note in the prices Of meats
but many of the vegetables sold at higher
figures. We note some of the prices as fol-
lows: Butter 3Oa35, eggs 30, gccse<75aS0,
ducks 6Oa75 per pair, chickens 50a70 per
pair, corn Is per dozen. tomatoes 20a3D per
peck, Irish potatoes % per peck, sweet do.
% per peck. celery 5aS per bunch, apples
40 per peck, chestnuts So 10 per quart, coun-
try pork 10a14 per b., &c. A few rabbits,
squirrels, o'possuris and persmmons were
also for sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

PROPERTY SALEs.-Messrs. Green and
Wise, auctioneers, sold to-day for c. w.
Wattles and others, commissioners of sale,
a part of the Lochabar estate, lyingin Alex
andria county, near the Northern limits of
the city, containing 5 acres and 3lt poles to
P. Bashtord for SOS per acre.
Messrs. R. T. Lucas & Co., auctioneers al
SO sold to-day for w. A. Taylor commission
err, the three story brick dwelling on Prince
st.,-the residence of the late Ruben John.
ston, toS. X. Field for 81 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

I SPLENDID STOCK OF MISSES and CHILL
l : RtN'S school. and WALKING BOOTS:
also full line Of MISSES and CHILDRENS
DhE&S BOOTS and SHOES Of the latest STYLES: :
cheap AMI Of good quality
". i. WADDEY 40 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
HOUSE FOR SALE

,THE,TIfREE-sTORY BRICK DWELLING on
the northcas! corner of Prince and Patrick streets
most conveniently arranged, with bath room
large s Kitchen, wash house, stable. &C., &c. For
M.-LEWlS or EDGAR SNOWDEN, executors of
the estate of the late John r. Brent. oct23.tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

PERsoNAL.-SIessrs j. w. Brown and J.
w. Chapman, the former from Charlottcs-
vile and the latter from Staunton, both well
known in this city, being former residents,
are here TO spend Saturday night and Sun
day with their friends of the Bachelors Club
and others.
Miss Bette Barbour, of Hagerstown,
Md, is the guest Of Miss BERTHE Cline, on
south Lee street.
Mr. }. A. Mlburn was in this city to-day.
Judge James Keith, who has been here
holding the fall term of the Circuit Cour;
for Alexandria county, left this city for his
home, in Warrenton, this morning
Mr.Earncst Taliaferro, grandson of the late
Peter Claughton, esq, is here on short visit
to his relatives He has been living on the Pa
citic coast for the last four years and has not
visited the city before since he left in 1878.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

OPENED TO DAY, Nov. 10-250 dozen Linen
~ handkerchief, in seconds; prices DC, &c. Zoe,
l2c, 13c and Doc; worth more than double the
price. Come early and get the first choice.
mov1O-Gt - C. NJ. ADAMS 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

{ iOMrEESSED TABLETS OF. CHLORATE OF
" Potash and Muriatc of Ammonia, Browns
bronchial Trochcs, and Edey's Carbolic Trochcs,
just received by
uov1O LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

DTlcE--Having determined to retire from
u business, warn I'LL persons indebted to me
rrc: to .innc lst, 1882, to come forward and set
lie at osc" Ii said parties have not paid by Nov
10, 1SS2, | will PUBLISH THEIR FULL
NAMES AS DEAD BEATS. rr- ...t.
ucto1-td r. GENZBERGER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

~
Notice is hereby given that there will be a
meeting of the stockholders of THE VAPOR
FUEL COMPANY at the Office of Judge G. f.
Stuart, in Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY, the
10Th instant, between the hours Of II III, arl >
o'clock p. III. By order Of the Board.
no"9-10t Il. B. NIXON. Sec'ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11

MILL OPEN ON SATURDAY MORNING %
w dozen Mems Merino Wool Undershrts-(no
Drawers) Price T5c. Will sell them at the low
ugure of SOC.
nov1O-Gt C. NJ ADAMS 80 King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-11-11
FOR SALE Or RENT,

'oR RENT-sToEE AND DWELLING,sNo. is
a hins street; rent moderated a good tenant.
! OF terms, Apply at Loo King strcet.aS sepo3.eotf
E'oE RENT.-That drsi:,llc TliREE.srnRY
4 kE!t!< STORE, a;!ratgd Oh thr corner of
H. I. Lucas Il Co. Possession given October both
Apply to Lsep1S-eotrl THoS LEADBEATER.
lI'OR RENT-THE SToREHoUsE. No. 90 King
L street, now occupied by C. n Adams. Posses.
sion gwen September31st. Apply to
jy1S-cotf DIR POWELL
k'OR RERT-The THREE-STORY BRICK
DWELLING No. JIG n Washington street,
containing gas, water and all the modern conye.
n!cnces. Possession given Deer. l.. For further
Inflammation apply next door to
oct-p-eotf Mrs. NJ. Z. FRENCH
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-16
FACTS FOR THE CURIOUS.

DE-. Herr, foreign electrician, has
shown that it is possible to telephone
GOO miles.
The huge hunting spiders of South
America and Ceylon have legs which
cover foot of ground.
NEARLY 5000 different species OF
birds have been exhibited 'and.classi6ed,
and probably thousands more exist.
TAKING that Of beef at 100, the total
solids or actual nutritive material in
different fishes vary from sixty-two to
1853.
EXPERIMENT has proved that sound
travels faster in water than in air--in
water at the rate of 4,078 feet per sec
ond.
THE acorn barnacle dement's its fore
head to rock and remains thus all its
life with its head downward and its
heels in the air, kicking its food into its
mouth.
AaAssIz once had an opportunity to
carefully measure n large jelly-tish as it
lay at the surface of the sea. Its disk
was seven feet in diameter and its ten
tacles 112 feet long.
THE house-spider's web will last for
many weeks, while the garden-spider
must spin afresh or mend her web every
twynty-four hours. The former some
times lives from six to eight years.
IT is not generally known that there
is such thing as false eyebrows, yet
such is the case. They are made per-
lectly by the use of chair lace" and
would never be suspected rs counter
felt.
DR.. NoRDENsKJoLD, the Arctic travel
or, has discovered that iron ID always to
be found in snow, from which it may be
extracted by magnet. 1t is supposed
that these PARTICLES of iron are of mete-
ORIG origin.
The bones of the Archae plery, a rare
fossil found III Germany, are very much
like those of lizard, and its hind legs
IRE like those of bird, and it was when
dive clothed with feathers. This was
really most wonderful link between
the birds and the reptiles. There can
be NO doubt regarding the reptilian
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1882-12-16
Southwestern Veracity.

"Speakin' about strong men," re-
marked Bill Barker, "sorter causes me
to remember an old steamboat Captain
who used to run on the Yazoo river Ill
'5S. One day We stopped at land
ing for some wood, and the niggers were
kinder slow about bringin' 1t aboard.
Old Judkins, the Captain, reused up
and cussrd everythin' in reach. Says
he. walkin' up to the woodpile whar the
niggers were mt work PILE on yer tim
Der ard let me show yer how to carry
wood an be stretched out his arms.
Well, sir, tue niggers piled on the wood,
and kept pilin' until Jutlkins had cord
and half of firewood On his shoulders,
and he turned and carried it on the boat
inst ms ensy ~ if it WIS II bokay. He
WAS what call purity tolerSble styut
man."
"rhat reminds me of n man used to
know i'll Budford county, Alabamy,"
said stranger named Upper, WHO had
been in the neighborhoo.i but short
time. All eyes were turned toward the
speaker, and they began To size him up.
~ guess old Pete Jennings" continued
the stranger, twas about the heftiest
man in these United States, If | amt
mistaken. You see, one day lie was
hauling somefence posts in IN OK wagon
when the wheels began to creak like
they needed greasin'. Ho looked under
l.is wagon for his tar bucket and found
it warnt thar, and what do you suppose
lie did?"
II don't know" growled Bill Barker
and Lem Williams in chorus.
"Well, I'll just tell You what he did.
He proppeI up the axletree, TUX the
wheel off, an stelpin' out i'll the woods
he picked up pine knot, held it over
the axle and squeezed the tar outen it.
Old Pete jennings had grip what beat
wise, you bet"