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Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
A Prize AnecdOte.

Old Quimby was the queerest fish in all the odd school of longshoremen i; but, alas! his many radiant virtues were clouded with few conspicuous vices. He would fish Sundays and get drunk every day that opportunity offered. We'll, one summer Sabbath morning, having succeeded in filling his market basket with large, live crabs, and him. self with rum, he began to zig-zag homeward. The day was superbly beautiful, with sky of serenest blue and an air as balmy as the breath of Arahy. Even the merry insects seemed to have mellowed their hum, and the old sea untitled its triumphant boom cut of respect to the sanctity of the day. Keeling up hill, he saw approaching the venerable clergyman of the neigh borhood, and struggling to maintain a drunken dignity, he fell headlong, and then the crabs struck for liberty.
 "My friend" said the elder, ' see you not only desecrate the Sabbath with labor, but you also debase yourself by intoxication."
 "Elder," hiccoughed Quimby, reach ing for runaway crab, eff you have as much trouble in getting your congre- gation together to-day as do these cussed crabs, darned if l don't pity ye Chicago Ncscs.
 THE ENEMY of the bride never speaks
 well of the wedding.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

HoMGopArH1o Medicines, as a rule are not amenable to the chemical tests and analyses used in testing drugs gen erally. Their reliability therefore de- pends solely on the character and .rePu- tation as to probity of those preparing and putting them up. It IS therefore of paramount importance that the pubic satisfy themselves thct the homuo, pathic medicines they buy arc obtamed from house of recognized stlndlng and reliability. Boeiicke x Iatel Homeopathic Pharmacy is established since 1855. Send for their descriptive price current of family and of veteri- nary medicine cases and books. toSl%o Grand Street. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
Small-POz and the Mails.

Advices received at the Post Office Department, at Washington, from post masters show an alarming increase of smallpox cases in all sections of the country. In some cases-notably one iu New York State-the department has been appealed to by postmasters to adopt some method of protecting them from infected mail matter, even to the extent of stopping the mails altogether if other means fail. The postal author ities are considering the subject. Some days ago the department directed the bondsman for the postmaster at Walla Walla, Washington Territory, to take charge of and remove the office and tffects because small-p -pox had appeared in the family of the postmaster. It is learned d that in attempting to discharge this duty the bondsman contracted the dis ease and died.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

DEATH STATISTICS. The Chicago T,i- bssne gives some interesting death sta tistics of the year 1881. There were 89 executions-65 in the South and the remainder in the North. The deaths of 6O5 by suicide are recorded. There were 1,266 murders and homicides. In railroad accidents 1.O47 people were killed in this country. The largest number of people killed in any one disaster were 5000 by the earthquake in Scio- Four hundred are estimated to have been killed by the forest fires in Michigan, the most disastrous casualty of the year in this country.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

William J. Coughlin, of SomerSille Mass says In the fall of ls76 was taken with THE LUNGS fol- lowed by severe cough lost my appetite and flesh, and was confined to my bed In sfH vasladmitted to the hospital The doctors slid hole m my lung as big as a half-dolla At enetihs a-seportwent around that was dead gave up hope, but friend told me Of DIR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS.
 got bottle when to my surprise, commenced to feel better and to-day feel better than for three years past write this hoping every one afflicted with Diseased Iungs will take DR. WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM, and be convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. ]
 can nostyely say 1t has done more good than all the other medicines have taken since my sickness.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

A RoaUE.-A plausible rogue made money fast in Chicago by saying that he was on his way to St. Louis to see his sick mother that all he had was $5, which he exhibited; that for $8 he could get ticket, with a rebate of $4 on arrival in St. Louis and would some kind person lend him the lacking $3. which he would promptly return by mail? The story was so we'll told aud reasonable that it deceived nearly every body who heard it.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
HE WHOSE windows are of glass should never throw stones.

MOTHERS DoN'r KNow--How many chil lren are punished for b ing uncouth willfui, and in different to instructions O. rewards. simply be- cau-e they are out of health! An intelligent lady said of a child of Ihis kind; "Mohers should know that if they would give the little ones moderate doses of Hop Bitters for two or three weeks, the children would be all parent could desire" rs.. '..t' D
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
Our PrORreaa.

As stages are quickly abandoned with the completion of railroads so the huge, drastic, cathartic pills, composed of crude and bulky medicines, are quickly abandoned with the in- troduction of Dr. Pierces " Pleasant Purgative Pellets" which are sugar-coated. and little larger than mustard seeds, but composed Of highly concentrated vegetable extracts. By druggists,
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

WALL STREET.-The statistis of thec business in Wall Street, New York, for 1881, show that during the year the enormous number of 12S, 162, 464 shares of stock were dealt in. Putting the par value of each stock at one hundIed dol lars these figures represent about twelve billion dollars -.'
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

CARfErs-Great reduction. The low prices of carpets are drawing crowds of purchasers to this mammoth establish ment, where the motto is small profits and large sales.
 SHEPPARD KNAPP, 199 and 191 Sixth avenue. COT. 18th Street. New York.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
A sNApp1sH cur must be tied short.
G en. Logan,

Of Illinois, U. s. Senator, says of Durango Rheumatic Remedy: C. am thoroughly satis- fled have been cured by its use and do t hes tate to recommeod Id it., John Cessna, ex- Member of Congress from Pennsylvania, writ ss: :
 "I took three doses ot Durang's Remedy and my rheumatism was gone." Ms. Gen. Sber- man says 1: II have frequently ipurchasei Durang's Rheumatic Remedy for friends suffer- ing with rheumatism and in every instance it
 worked like magic" Sold at all ug stores. Send for free pamphlet to R. K. Helpenstfne
 Washington,r D, 0. ,, ', rr yI Ia3
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

Dr. R. V. PIERCE: Dear Sir Death wasr hourly expected by myself and friends. My physicians pronounced my disease consumption, and sad I must die. began taking your Discovery" and "Pellets." 1 have used niue bottles and am wonderfully relieved IT am now able to ride out '. lt +
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
TELL ME what company you keep and I will tell you what you are. .s

FROM observing the effects of petroleum upon the heads of operatives at the wells come the shrewd Pittsburgher's great discovery. CAROLINE, a deodorized extract of petroleum, this Is the only article that win produce new hair on bald heads. It never fails.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
ONE GOOD turn deserves another.

The ss G ol den Bloom of YOrth" may be retained by using Dr. Pierce's !" Favor ite Prescription" a specific for female com plaints." By druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

flyers, On tue sea-shore, by Caswell, Hazard < fjo,, New York; It is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who hsvo once taken 1t prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils in market.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Jan sl. 1s7a'
 GENTLEMEN Having bera affiicte tora mum ber of years with indigestiCf and general ae- bii,y, by the advice of my ddstor lnsed,flop instant relief. 1 am glad to be iAblh to te.uts In their behalf. :. .lIE TRos. " tNNoyt
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

No PATENT required to catch the' rheumatism. A cold and inattention to it, and you have 1.-the rheumatism. We cure ours with St Jacobs Oil.- Cbic00O T,,fer Ocean
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

CHE doctors said my wife had consump- tion. Tried Lindsevs Blood Searcher,' and she has better health than ever.H G. H. Hubbard, Hampdcn, Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

prominent physician of Cleveland. Ohio. says:- "I owe my life to Piso's cure," He had bronchitis.
 Messrs Crum & Bro, Cooks Mills, Ill.,, say that "Piso's Lure for Oonsnmption sells readiF, and IS !. giving universal satisfaction."
 J. T. Bledsoe Francesville Ind, writes: "Piso's Cure is giving general satisfaction. My sales last year increased about one-half over former years"
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

IMMIGRANTS. The entire number ot new settlers acquired by the United States through immigrants during 1881 was over 700, ,000 souls. These figures are from the Immigration Bureau oe New York OitY. fL- A-----
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

BEACON in distress is tt' pr: Sellers Cough colds, and yhooping cough. Price 25c. r
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

1000 pieces of English Brussels Oar pets at 75c. per yard Just out of bond. Former price $1 25 SHEPPARD KNAPP, lS9 and 19l Sixth ave. COT. 18th st., N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

Osmun's Prepnred Cod Liver 9!i and Lime The best medicine for the Lungs. Sold by all Drug gists. Depot. 13 7th ave-, New York '-
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

CORN Is cleaned by wind aud vi"loua habits by chastisements.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
Curuetsi Great Sale3

HE THAT has no silver in 0is purse ehould have silver on his tongue.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

THE EYE of the master does more work than both his hands.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

IF YOU trust before you try you may repent before you die.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

THOUGH THE wolf may lose his tech he never loses bis inclinatioDs. r,,
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

TEE ASS that is not used to the pack
 saddle bites his crupper.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
VOCAL ECHOES.

lsi oo,. A new eoee tion of threcrart songs fos
 music; l4S octavo pages. Piano acoplpa imeht. Valuable book for Seminaries and Female Cnne. es; others
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
Cou.ump,fcu t,ure,

HE WHO will stop every mans .uuuth must have great deal of meal.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
HeHad BronchItls,

THE GOING out of the tavern is the best part of the journey. ,}. .... t.!
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
AN EX.CONSUL'S STORY.

To Me Editor of the Brooklyn Ea9le:
 A late United States Consul at one of the English inland ports, who is now g private resident of New York, relates the following interesting story. He objects, for privata reasons, to having his name published. but authorizes the WIi'er to Substantinte his statement, and, if necessary, to refer to him, in his private capacity, any person seeking such re ference. Deferripg to his wishes, I hereby present his statement in al. most the exact, language, in which he gave it to me.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

PROSPERITY MAKES few real friends.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

THE ENEMY of the bride never speaks well of the wedding.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11
pARkER,s CHURCH COMPOSITIONS.
THE HOLIDAY MUSIC BOOKS
OLIVER DITSON & CO.,, Boston.

MI h df)fl per day ut home Samples worth $5 free HJ u 0GU Address STINsoN Co.,. Portland. Ma ne
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

dencc ofthe sdvertisin man be the nleasuri ing stand ard., It look funny to see the train and engine s W at h d with these pNru -COlOr- e q yrheu- pauc wrap plpgs;fand at a oonves ? nicnt op- portunity our cores pondent in- quired of
 the conduc- tor what it all meant T
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

mite. -s .-'s ..s
 A bill will be introduced in the Prussian Diet, which meets on January 14, empowering the Government to pro- vide for a conciliatory administration of the May laws.
 A summons has been granted against an Irish policeman for having seized copies of an Irish American paper poets in prison.
 Body -Snatchers have attempted to enter the vault at Chiselhurst for the purpose of stealing the bodies of Napoleon III. and the Prince Imperial.
 The Russian Government intends to levy 8 small export duty on wheat. I England and France will throw a small joint force into Egypt should other powers interfere with the protec- torate of that country.
 William Harrison Ainsworth, the novelist, is dead.
 Two sisters named Croughau were shot near Mullingar, County Vest meath, Ireland, by an unknown assassin who entered their mothers farmhouse early in the morning and after greeting the family, drew 8 revolver and fired, killing one sister and fatally wounding the other.
 The total amount of the subscrip- tions obtained in London for the relief of the sufferers by the Vienna theatre fire exceeds 910O,O0O.
 = London advices from Chili report that the Chilian Government, on learn ing of the dispatch of the special con- missioners from Washington to South America, issued orders for an indefinite occupation of Peru by the land and naval forces of Chili.
 One costing steamer and two , steamers engaged in the Mediterranean trade were finally given up Saturday by the English Insurance Board as having foundered during the November gales. The probable loss of life involved will aggregate no.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

will certainly degenerate, and the farmer will say improved breeds are 8 humbug only fit for fancy farmers. The same may be said of grain or vege- tables; the best kind of seed will not produce an abundant crop unless through good cultivation and manuring the soil literally. There is no royal road to success in breeding, and all at tempts to find one will end in disap- pointment. A strict obedience to the laws of nature combined with the expe- rience and judgment of Bakewell, will insure certain success. ........,. ..
 In the general management of sheep, location should be considered. They thrive best in winter in good sunny location, with good shelter in case oi storms. If they can have access to-run. ming water so much the better. Lambs intended for the butcher should have access to inseed or cotton-seed meal mixed with Indian. Get them from their dams early and the sheep will come to the barn in good condition Sheep at this season should be fed some grain, good hay and roots. After turn ing to grass, if in good upland pasture very little more need to be done fol them until the following winter. Wher driven to the barn for the winter, they should have rowen hay until accustomed to the change of feed, then you may work in as much coarse fodder as you may choose. One man says, "KeeI sheep, they will eat your coarse foa der." If the ghost of an English farmer should rise up and face New EnRlant sheep-keeper, he would tell him he was 8 half-century behind his grand fathers.
Connecticut western news., 1882-01-11

bOSton ana Malne faOfOad, near Wells, Me, killing two men and injuring sixty persons. The wreck took fire.
 While the Knights of Pythias, festival was in progress on Saturday night in Golfers Hall, at Shanesville, Ohio, the floor gave way and the entire company, numbering 300, fell with it to ehe floor below. A stove containing burning coal fell also and set fire to the building. Four women and one boy perished in the flames aud two other persons were crushed by falling timbers. The citizens by heroic efforts ex- tinguished the fire, but not until the casualty list had reached nearly 100, ten of whom were killed.
 Three men employed on the Para disc tunnel, ten. miles from Denver, Col, were on. Saturday buried 100 feet deep in 8 snow slide.
 The number of mercantile failures reported in New York City during the past year was 391, with tntal liabilities $11, 130 983,I and actual assets, &, 902.. 096, the percentage of assets to lisbili. ties being 39. This is more favorable showing. in the aggregate than for the year 1880, which had 417 failures, witt liabilities $12, 963, ,841, and assets S4, 733,. 620; percentage of assets, 37. In 1878 there were 406 failures, with liabilities SIC, ,569, ,070, and assets $4, ,916, 438; per centage of assets, Al. .-- -- o-.
 -Atreport comes from Denver, Col. that the Mexicans who captured an6 killed Mana, the Apache chief, sent hi followers into slavery.
 The Fall River spinners have ap pointed committee, to investigate tn, causesc of wages growing less. Tn. committee will also endeavor to secure weekly pay, all but thirteen mills having already entered into such an arrange ment. -------.-----------
 The coinage at the United State Mint in Philadelphia during 1881 az gregated 59, 9,174, ,635 pieces, valued & $76 976, 165 50.
 George M. Crippen, merchant il Saratoga, N. r., advertised some week. ago that dl purchasers of goods at hi store would receive numbered tickets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24
BY r. T. Lucas s Co., Auctioneers.

by CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES INTER.
- ESTED, We will offer 1t public auction OH
SATURDAY April 29th at IL o'clock H., in front
nt the Market House on Royal street, Alexandria,
Va, TWO DESIRABLE FRAME HOUSES AND
LOTS situated on Alfred street, between King
and Prince street west side of Alfred street, and
described rs follows; House al Joins the Friend
ship engine house; is % feet , inches front and
II feet deep to large court 15 feet wide double
parlnr5 line dining room and large kitchen aud
five bed rooms water and gas. The ncxt.houso
adjOins the above: Is 20 feet > inches front and
II feet depth toa cnurt IS feet wide; three rooms
first floor and three OH second floor; brick back
building; watcrin the yard title unquestionable.
Terms Of sale: 0nc-third in cash on dag Of sale
and the residue in two equal payments OF six and
twelve months from day Of sule with approved
security and title retained until whole of purchase
money is paid All couvcyancrs at cost of pur.
chaser. ap24-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24
Mothers! Mothers MnthersIll

Are You disturbed at night and broken OF vorr
rest by sick child suffering and CRYING with tL,
cXcruciating pain Of cutting teeth? II so, va at
once and get bottle OF Mrs WINSLOW'S SO(rrH
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little SUI
tcrcr immediately-depeud upon it there i, no
mistake about 1t. There is not a mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell YOU at
once that it will regulate the bowels. and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health Ia the.
child. operating like magic. II perfectly sal;. 10
Use III all cases, and pleasant 10 the tastr, anA is
the prescription Of one OF the oldest and best It.
male physicians and nurses in the United States;
Sold everywhere. 20 cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24
From the Memphis Free Trader
WHY USE HOGS LARD
When We Have q Cheaper, Purer and Thoa.
Times Better Suhstituta2

Times Better Substitute?
The word scroiulu comes from scrofa--a SON
Of all animals, hogs are the tilthicst and tha rn.t
diseased and discaSe-creating CONSUMPTION !,
the worse form OF srroiua. The wise mothr: who
looks to the health of her family will Danish lard
from tho kitchen~haniSh it ut Ouce and forever
Any person who has ever taken the trouble 10
visit Slang htcrhonSe and inspect the livcrs Of
the slaughtered hogs will 90 away with a deadly
diguSt against hog meat and hog lard sound
hog liver is not to bn found. They are perforated
with worms, and full OF pustulcs and boil, Th;,
shows how full OF disease are what arc called fine
fat hogs. There II now excuse for using hog 5
lard. Refined cotton seed oil is Il pure vegetable
oil, Is wholesome and AS delicate Us olive oil. II
is better for biscuit and frying purposes than lard
not ~'"-chng 80 easily it is good "a butter for
rak:a. We know muny of the first families of hi,
rIty who are using it, ind think ii far better than
lard. II Is much cheaper. The whoe-pricc nv
thu barrel is only 90 cents per gallon Retail
price, from - to 80 cents per gallon, or 10 cents
per pound. One pound goes much further than
pound Of lard There are ! u pound; of oil in a
gallon. which ut - cents per gallon, would hu 10
cents per Id. Lard is ID cents per pound. As .,
Of a pound ol the oil is equivalent to Il pound Of
lard ii is clear that the oil is from to 5 cents
rheapc" than lard and thousand times more
Wholesome. y very fine quality of OIL 50 cheap
and excellent for cooking purposes, can be OBJ.
tanned al the principle Grocers and from
CHAS. S. TAYLOR. Ir,
apo lw Wholesale Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24
4 UCTIOS SALES.
BY R. 7. Lucas & Co., Auotioueers,

WE Will. offer nj public auction. in front D
" the Market Building, on SATURDAY, thu
18th Of April. ut Il o'clock H., the HOUSE anu
LOT at the \. w. corner of Prince and Alfred SITS.
in the rity of Alexandria, fronting on Prince st.
~ feet d" inches, and running back on Alfred ST.
loo feet ,oa ID feet alley, subject to IN annual
ground rent of $40 A. payable on the LIST of Octo
ner. G"ol location fora grocery store Term:
made known ut sale. ap24-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24
a Cross Baby.

Nothing is So conducive to Il mans remaining 4
bachelor as stopping for one night at the house Of
married friend and being kept awake for five OF
six hours by the crying of cross baby. All cross
aud crying babies need only Hop Bitters to make
them well and smiling. Young man, remember
this VT1rpJE,r -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24

Sale OF THE SENACA SToNE-QUARRIEs-
The Senaca stone quarries property was
sold Saturday last to Mr.. John Cassells,
Of Washington, at $3.50 per acre. 1t is
aid that Mr. Cassels is associated with II
number Of New England capitalists, whose
intention istoactivcly develop the property.
The quarries are located % miles above
Georgetown, on the canal, and have not
been worked since 1876. The property has
been in the hands of u receiver since 1870
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24

For aged men, wCmen, weak and sickl,
children, without rival. Will not caus,
headache. Browns Iron BitteH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24
TONSTABLES SALE.

BY virtue OF IN order entered on the 18th day
OF April 1882, by the Corporation Court Of the
city of Alexandria. in the attachment cause of
John S. Barbour vs.. S. &. Ncale, will sell at pub
lie auction at 10 a. ~, TUESDAY. May .. 1892,
in front of the Fairfax street entrance to the
market building, the following property, to.wit :
FORT MINING co. Terms of sale-Cash.
&. o. SIPPLE,
ap22-td Constable Alexandria CITY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24

Bargains in the latest styles of spring
goods this week at b. Ruben 4 Co.'S Boot
and Shoe House, No. 6S King street, next
door to H. Strauss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-24

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TO the mmdertaLin'r .to L;H, were removed
| Will. w., ts;o es.ap'ianmeht OF VII. Is.
lu'ie!a' VIII TAKE place ut six o'clock this
evening: Inc Hydraulion Steam Fire Com
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Der, will attend in hody. "
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iron -, tl,o D., liz iilliiuElclnlr Of
''I "'Vi''i'c " orkS. III inns city. i'll
'c'''l'le" E'9l week Tor some needed repairs.
WAS resumed to-day. Two new boilers have
been put up at the works and oner,iion. vii,
DC continued right alone IN. ,..,,I. ~ ,',,t
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',h'"h!NH IN APKll.-~Mr. j. {. Clarke,
man agent ON the Manassas Division Of the
Virginia Midland Railway sends word "a
lay from The Plains in Eo,,n,,i, ,',..,.,