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Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
WELCOME. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

HbLCoMHs mbhhf JhhIblmAo
BE merry all, be merry all,
With holly dress the festive hsll,
Prepare the song, the feast, the ball,
To welcome Merry Christmas.
And oh ! remember, gentiles gay,
For you who bask In fortunes ray
The year is all holiday
The poor have only christmas,
When you with velvets mantlod DER
l)efy Lecember's tempest's roar,
Oh spare one garment from your store
10 clothe the poor at Christmas.
When you the costly banquet deal
To guests who never famine feel,
Oh ! spare one morsel from your meal
To feed the poor ut Christmas.
When gen 'rous wine your caro- controls,
And gives new Joy to happiest souls,
Oh spare one goblet from your bowls,
To cheer the poor at Christmas.
So shall each note of mirth appear
More sweet to Heaven than praise Or prayer,
And Angels, In their carols there,
Shall bless the poor at Christmas.
CHRISTMAS BOXES.
The custom of making Christmas
presents is old as the Saturnalia, the
Roman festival in honor of Saturn.
The heather origin ofthe custom pro-
voked some Of the church fathers to
denounoe 1t al "diabolical." But, az an
old writer says, these gifts may be harm
less provocations 10 Christian love
and mutual testimonies thereof of good
purpose, and never the worse because
heathens have them at like times"
The anathemas of tho fathers were
harmless thunder, for the custom IL
now q fixed institution. The kindly
feeling forgotten by the interchange Of
Christmas gifts is reason enough for it,
existence. lta" pop.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

GWH SALE CHEAP-THREE STORY
brick dwelling, 6l8 West Fifth street.
I,her property, all cOnveniouces, 10 rooms
N sewer connections. Z. H. GREGG,
ot clayton House building.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
IN GOLD WATCHES

We display some Of the most
handsome styles ever exhib-
tied, and fit them up with
fine movements, at prices
that defy competition
Every watch sent out is
guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction. In silver watches
we have a large assortment
at moderate prices. What
is better than a time-piece
tor a present ?
MILLARD r. DAVE,
q
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

'AkDlNG-FOR SINGLE MEN OR
q, man and wife, cheap, Ut sO6 Shipley
w. 26tt
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

500 cash, balance IN monthly pay
ehts. Persons wanting to buy houses on
On terms shonlf 20 10 M. T. POOLE, Real
a'e Agent, No. East seventh street.
dim Q cd
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

|NuR SALE-TVE GOOD WORK
horses. Any reasonable offer will not be
used. Apply at No. SS2 Chestnut st. rect.
disc dU
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

nay HORSE-A BAY H q X = 4
lame To- tho premises OK the subscriber
Eleventh ttreet bridge In the Ninth
:, y, on the 10Th inst. The owner IL reques-
W W come forward, prove property, pay
'ecs, etc. td22-sttl W. PEKClVAI.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

'oR sALE-A THREE-STORY BRICK
house, No. 4OS West Sixth street.
l-l0t-e-O.dA
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

10OR REMITTANCE HALL FOX PAR
N ties balls and sociables, with piano And
an eonveniences. Kessonable rates. Apply
or address Rooms, Keynnlds Restaurant.
dec8-sa- nO-We.tf
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
WILLARD r. DAVEs,
No. . East Second street.
Clocks and Jewe|ry.


The largest and best Sc
lection OF clocks to be found
in the State can be seen by
visiting the undersigned, and
at prices ranging from $1.5o
or up. In jewelry we offer
the latest novelties, which in
cludes some of the prettiest
designs ever made.
WILLARD #. DAVIS,
No. East Second street.
Last, but not Least,
Is the display OF elegant
silyerware, a large assort-
ment of which has just been
received. The designs this
year are far in advance OF
any previous season, and
those who have already seen
the unique patterns are per-
fectly delighted, and do not
hesitate in making their Sc
lections. A call is all that is
MILLARD r. DAVIS.
No. East Second street.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

'oK SALE-STOOK AND FIXTURES
=, OF grocery store. Store and dwelling
'eht Inquire at 1000 Poplar street. 1a6tf
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

TNOK RENT-THE DEL AWARE HOUSE
and stables, with immediate possession.
Apply 70 SAMUEL CULBEHr, go Shtplsy
street. 1901
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

NOR RENr-ONE HALF OR THE EN-
IN tire store, No. 516 Market street, for one
q three years. ChKISTFlCLD BEST.
d1S-tf
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24
RE ADANDREFLECT,

The Holidays are ap.
preaching, and before you
know it they will be upon
you with all their grandeur,
and just here we would re-
mind you to make your Sc
lection OF presents before the
rush and while the. stock is
complete in every depart
ment. If you invest in jew
elry, call on
MILLARD r. DAVIS.
No. East Second street.
IT WILL PAY YOU,
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

YNOR RENT-A LARGE COMFOKTA
= Bile roo m, for one Or two men, furnished
and in a quiet neiKhborhoOd. Small family
and no children. Uso Of bath and parlOr.
Address HON =, this once. declstf
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

NOR KENT-A GOOD FIVE ROOM
C brick house. Apply st Slu Market
street. u. p. 6MYTH. dis Ut
'-oD - Cn,y, ] !, ,,r,.,u 4 u, n f,vvT<yI,n
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

In our entire business ex-
perience we have never
known prices Of jewelry and
silverware to touch SO mode
rate a figure as the special
lots now offered. Our Gus
toners have been quick to
recognize it, as is amply evil
denced by their ready pur-
chases, and we have their
united assurance that for real
beauty and intrinsic value
these goods are unsurpassed.
WILLARD r. DAVIS,
No. 3 East Second street.
I'M nn1 n lliArHlIr0
Daily Republican., 1883-12-24

yNOR RENT.A LAK0ESEOOND STOKY
II front room, 3axSk, In . central location,
turing purposes. Apply 70
1HOMAS X LALLY,
dist 6O2k Market street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22
NO USE FOR THEM.
Concerning Certain Relics of the Past-Dogs that
have had Their Day

Concerning Certain Relics of the Past-Dogs that
have had Their Day.
George Stcphenson's Rocket, and the magniti-
cent locomotives Of to-day, are built upon the
same general principle, yet the machine with
which the great engineer astonshed his age is
interesting now only rs an illustration of the be-
ginning Of the invention. There were plasters
with holes in them long before BENSON'S CAP
CINE POROUS PLASTER surprised both the
public and the physicians and the triumph of
the Capcinc is founded upon the partial successes
or the utter failures of its predecessors Every
thing of value in the old porous plaster is retain-
ed in the Capcine; but at this point all compare
son ends and contrast begins. For example:
The old plastcrs were slow in their action the
Capcinc is quick and sure.
The old plastcrs lacked the power to do more
than to impart slight, temporary relief in cases
easy Of treatment; the Capcine pcnctrates the sys
TEN and permanently cures the troubles for which
it is recommended.
The old plasters depended for any good results
they might attain, upon an accident Of their
makers and The naked faith Of their wcarers: the
Bcnsons reaches lis ends By means of the scien-
tlc combination or the rare medicinal Ingredients
which it contains.
In brief the old pasters like Stephensons dis
carded engine, are switched off the track. while
the Bcnson's goes on its way winning golden
opinions from all sorts of people
Yet in this very fact lies the leading danger to
the people who buy and use this reliable and
scientific remedy. Hypocrisy is the tribute vice
pays to virtue.'' Imitation is the concession
failure makes to success Bcnson's Plasters are
plrodied III name ana style.
Beware of swindles. The genuine have the
word CAPCINE CUT in the center. Price % cts.
Seabury & Johnson. Chemists, New York
NHAMOIS SKINS, a fine assortment, ut
~ WAKEFIELD 4 HALLS
dec13 Cor Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22
By 3. 7. Lucas 4 Co., Auctioneers,
A UCTION AUCTION
GREAT PAWNBROKER's SAFE

GREAT PAWNBROKERs SALE
consisting of New and Second Hand Clothing ovcr-
coats and listers, Suits of Clothes and odd Coats
Pants and Vests, Ladies' Dresses, Cloaks and
Sac1nes Underwear, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
caps Sums and Pistols, Watches, Jewelry Com.
forts Quilts and Blankets Musical Instruments
Umbrellas, &C., &C., &C., and other articles too
numerous to mention. The trade and public GEN
orally are invited to the sale, rs the goods will be
sold to the highest bidder regardless of cost Sale
VIII commence MONDAY, January 18th, II,
Q clock p m, at No. so King street, and continue
from oay to day until the entire stock is sold out
Sales at 10 a. M, and and 7:3O D. m, daily
ion1S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

The CHURCHES yesterday had fair con-
greGatons, considering the bad walking
The .pulpits of all of them, save St.
Mary's were occupied by the resident clergy.
In the latter Rev. Father Denney, of George
town College preached an able sermon on
the Gospel plan of salvation. Father d.
was here in the interest of the Society Of st.
Vincent de Paul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

PoLcY.--The Washington police report
that the policy playing is substantially
broken up in that city, but that large
amounts are played on Alexandria shops
through agents in that city. The drawings
in his case take place in Alexandria. 1t is
again reported that a number of ladies Of
this city are making secret arrangements TO
take matters in their own hands and raid
the shops here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

REGISTRAR APPoINrED.-Judge n. B.
Meade. of the Corporation Court, to day ap-
pointed Mr.. W. A. Cave Registrar for the 1st
ward, TO succeed Charles w. Dearborn, who
resigned the position short time ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

While Mr.. A. w. Harrison was attending
services at the First Presbyterian church
Yesterday morning, one Of the good little
boys. Tor which that locality is celebrated,
get into his buggy, which he had left stand
ING near the church, and commenced teas
lh& the horses which becoming frightened,
upset the buggy, threw the boy out and for
while made things on that street look
quite lively, but the boy not being regular
sunday school scholar was not hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22
AlrHan1ria Oa4etttG
=
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY %, 1855.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Jan. 80. iS;5:;
For the Middle Atlantic States colder fair Weather
uorthwc,tcry winds and higher pressure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

Police overwhelmingly night was
cloudy with rain until about o'clock.
There were three dodgers in the station
house.
George Curry. a colored boy, arrested by
Officer Sherwood, on Saturday evening" on
suspicion of being insane, was afterwards
turned over to his friends
Last night was clear and cold. There
were but one prisoner and two dodgers at
the station house.
George Buchanan, arrested by Officer
Grady, charged by Capt. J. ID. Beach with
disorderlv conduct, was discharged, and the
plaintiff fined $3.50.
Two young men, arrested by Officer
Grady, charged with stealing wood from
John Rice, were discharged, as there was
not sufficient evidence to convict them, but
this morning the Mayor took occasion 10
reprimand them.
Officer Smith recovered lot of iron bolts,
&c., which had been stolen from the depot
"t the ". Il W. L. r.. and a warrant was
ISSUED fer the arrest oil the person who il
was supposed had committed the theft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

SAD DEATH.-Mr. VIM. G.. Beverly, of
Ippervlilc. Fauquier county, Va. son Of the
late VIM. Beverly. esq, of Selma, near Lees
burg. died in the latter town Yesterday
morning. after u short illness of pneumonia,
IN the 2lth year Of his age. Mr. y. was a
most cstmablc young man of wide acQuain-
lance, and his death will be regretted by
the large number of friends and relatives
he leaves to mourn their loss. He leaves =
wife tWho was Miss Mamie Henderson, Of
Lceshurg,l and three children, the young
est OF which was born but few hours he
fore lis fathers death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22
AUCTION SALES.
SClfOONER FOR SALE.

-
'ller for sale the SCHOONER ANNIE BELL,
now lying at Mehaffcys wharf, foot of Oueen
street If the said schooner is not sold ut private
sale before SATURDAY, January 9th 1888, it
n.' ne sou at uo,ic auction at i. m OF that
day, said sale to take place at said wharf, Terms
of sale made known at sale.
jan16-td. tW aRNsTpnSc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

EOR SALE.-On MONDAY, TUESDAY. and
L WEDNESDAY next, commencing at 10 a. m,
Will sell at private sale my HOUSEHOLD AND
hIICHEN FURNITURE. Terms cash.
JOHN KOHOUT,
JanIo-ot Cor. Washington s. Wythe sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

WANTED TO RENT-A HOUSE OR ROOMS,
w with water and gas. Address WANT 1T
GAZETTE Office. st
RS. II. T. SHARP is DESTROYS of forming 4
W. class of ynuug ladies for the STUDY OF
FRENCH and of PRACTICAL ELOCUTION.
Application may be made ut once. jan1S-3t
"NIRGINlA AND OTHER POEMS" by Miss
in Song" For sale by GEORGE F.. FRENCH,
81 90. dcc20-eo1m#
I,LANNEL and FELT SKIRTS offered ot hal;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22


TRUSTEES SALE.--By virtue of decd of
A trust from William Dyer and wife, recorded
in 'ih@r q. No. 4, folio 295 land records of Fairfax
county and for the purposes therein specified, the
Undersigned trustee named therein will sell at
puhiir auction. ut Fairfax Court House on MON
DAY, February 18th, 1883. tcourt day. between
II m. and l p. m. the following property:
HOUSE AND LOT containing eight acres of land
lying i'll the village Of Dranesville, Fairfax coun-
ty, Va, and adjoining the lands Of Casper, Day and
others
Terms of sale: Cash.
JAM -w4w w. D. DAY, Trustee
NIOT1CE.--l have this day conveyed my entire
~ business known as Louis Appicl's Restaurant
to my SON George 4. hppich, who will conduct
the business in future With thanks for past p,
tronagc. remain respectfully.
Mrs. LOUIS ApPICII
M r. GEORGE a. ArpICll wishes to notify his
NI friends and the public generally that he has
taken charge Of the business so long known and
well conducted by his father and soictcs con-
tinuance of the patronage with which the above
has been favored. Respectfully,
lan4-wlw G. a. APpIC1I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

NJ EW GOODS.-Received to-day: English
~ French, German and American Cologncs and
Extracts; Hair Brushes; Vaselne Cold Cream;
Vaseline CanlPhor; Ice and Faseine Confcction
for Coughs and Colds also Vaselnc Pomado, un-
surpassed as delightful dressing for the hair.
dccl3 IANNEY & co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

E-g"FlRE, SMOKE AND WATER Hive
have Just received advccs from our buyer, who
a!lrm!c'I Tie large and extensive sale at tho fire
At Hood, Bonbright & Co.'S. at Philadelphia, and
has succeeded in getting large lot Of the goods
II al cnGrsc immense sacrifice.
The stock consists of Calicors Flammcls, FOWL
ings, Blankets, Ginghams, Bleached Cottons and
i great many goods too numerous to mention. All
of which will be here by Mondays steamer. Look
out for great and large lot of Bargains.
jan2O-1w | E1cuprpc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22
BOVINE VIRUS,

A fresh stock received to-day of CRUSTS, QUlLI.S
and POINTS, January b. 1888
janis J. y. ii. LUNT.
ONE CREAM WHITE CANTON CREPE
" SHAWL, with handsome embroidery and
heavy silk fringe. Price S55; worth 500.
jan1T-Gt CM ADAMS, 50 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-22

Mcssrs. Essleston, Thornton & Co., Smith
vile, Va, say Browns Iron Bitters is
Justly lupularand gives entire satisfaction"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-18
The Kind OF emperor ne was.


The Annamite Tuduc, just deceased, was
was q curiosity among emperors. The two
chief institutions OF bis palace were bis
harem and his kitchen. He was an old
man, and only allowed his sacred face 70
be seen by mandarins Of high rank. His
principal meal consisted OF never fewer
than twenty courses, among which was his
iayorite delicacy OF roast monkey. ne
frequently received fatted ape. from his
subiecta as present, and nothing was
more acceptable. Among other strange
food served up at Unstable were the hump.
Of camels, the fms Of sharks, varieties Of
snails, and species Of red worms. The
latter are eaten alive. His manner OF daily
lie was said to be more luxurious than
that Of his over lord, the Emperor .of
China,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-18
slretchy Religion.
N. Ogad,

". Qkuu'
An old couple, man and wife, were along
the wharyesa day or two ago hunting ior
an up.shore boat, and the woman explain
ed to a steamboat agent:
"Its very stormy season, and we ex-
pect TO be sea-sick, and we druther 60 on q
boat where the captain 10 religious man"
"Well, that's all right" he replied.
"Weye got one very religious captain on
our line, and his boat sails tonight"
"Can we 90 down and see him ("
ooh, yes. Keep right down the street
until you see the boat"
The couple walked on and finally board;
cd the steamer. The captain and all
hands were busy with the cargo, but the
old folks walked up TO him and the woman
said:
"Captain you have been recommended
to Us as religious man." :,
"The Il have!" he promptly growled.
They looked at each other with constern-
alton depicted in their faces, and then the
old man said:
captain, what church do you belong
.see here ?" roared the official, "ifyou've
come to bleed me for some charity, or want
me to sign a petition or expect this boat to
carry lot OF deadheads up the lake, l
won't stand It! Out with 1t. now, and NO
internal chawing around. Pm blanked II
/ amt bothered by more dashed lunatics
than any other blanked man on the dashed
lakesW :,
Man and vile retired to consult, and
after getting ten feet away the woman
said:
"Henry, he's not religious man."
swell, dunno"
"But he swears like pirate"
ayes, Maria, but you see this sout west.
We don't swear and belong to the church
too up in New Hampshire, but they may
do differently out here. He swears, but
looks like man to depend upon in
storm.
ashanti we look for another?"
~ guess not, Maria. guess the religious
out here in Michigan are kind OF stretchy,
and they low swearing on the steamboats,
and around the depots. Well 60 by this
boat, and II he don't swear any harder
than he did to US mebbe Providence will
let him squeeze through on the up-trip and
sink him when he comes down"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-18
BREAKFAST BUDGET.

The London Salvation Army wants $780,
900 OF the sinews OF war.
The inventor Of the celebrated Chase
not gun is o hotel keeper at Nice. He has
received 100000 franks from the French
government as an artillerist
India, after sixty years Of missionary
effort, has !, 900, 900 Protestants-two-thirds
rs many as there were in the united STAKES
1850 years af the Pilgrims landed.
The new Legislature OF Kentucky con-
tains 5 Republicans and 50 Democrats in
the Senate, and II Republicans, 2 indie.
nendents, and SO Democrats in the House,
and one district 10 be decided on account
OF O tie vote.
French medical journals, which have
been discussing the relation Of the teeth 70
the brain, have concluded that prolonged
mental labor causes the teeth to decay, by
Consuming the phosphates which would
otherwise nourish the dental structure.
Mr.. Charles Dudley Warner is busily
preparing q series Of lectures on literature,
10 be delivered before the senior class OF
Princeton College. It Is a part oil the plan
al Princeton To invite specialists in every
deuartment OF knowledge to supplement
the regular courses Of instruction.
The remarkably fine counterfeit FIVE
dollar eold piece recently stopped in the
Ros,on Snb.i Treasury and found TO contain
S40S worth Of fine gold, is supposed BY
Treasury officials to be o relic Of the early
mining days Of California, when bars and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-08-18

coins OF pure or nearly pure gold were
made by the various "mints on the
Pacific coast and freely circulated.
The Minnesota Democrats have been
unable 80 far to find O man willing to &C.
cept their nomination for Governor. The
candidate named by the State Convention
peremptorily refused the doubtful honor,
and the ticket has since been running
around like a hen with It's head cut Oh.
Some boys Of Eton College, England, re-
Gently did serious damage TO Q railway
coach in which they were ridingto college
The head master, as punishment, hat
made them write out the whole Of the hrs,
book OF Millions paradise Lost" and has
stopped their ''leave" for the rest oil the
term.
A copper tablet to be placed in the cor
ner stone OF the Garfield monument IN
san Francisco bears an Inscription reading
In part: ITO the memory Of James Abram
Garfield, who faithfully served ms
country on the battlefield, in Congress and
as President OF the United States Of Amer
ca. Born Nov. 10, A. D. 1880. Died sept
10, a. D. 1881, fron wounds received a.
he hands OF an assassin. May his illus
trious career serve as an example and his
memory remain sacred in the hearts Of
bis countrymen! Erected by the yolqnta
nv contributions Of the people OF the faei'
ic coast OF the United States OF America
God and our country"