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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
a Ride Through Texas.

4 correspondent, who has boen travelling
through Texas, writes as follows:
But is this Bengal or Texas that we are
travelling through? The vegetation about
us is almost that of suburban Calcutta. and
the heat, the damp steaming heat Of low
lying land. might be the Soonderbunds.
And then Atlanta. in Il country that is
very beautiful, but with that ''poctry of
malaria" which suggests Il peril in such
beauty. And gradually the land becomes
swampy. and the old trees, hung with moss.
stand anklc-dccp in brown stagnant water.
The slades are all pools, and wherever
vista opens there is Il long waterway stretch
ing down between aislcs OF sombrc trees 1t
is wonderful i'll its unnatural beauty. this
forest. standing III a lagoon. The world was
like this when the Delugc was subsiding
There Is mysterious silence about the
gloomy trees: not Il bird lives among them
But in the sullen water there arc turtles
moving, and now and then Il snake makes a
moments ripple on the dull pools.
For an hour and more we pass through this en-
tire country, and then comes Il change To higher
land with q splendid growth of pine and walnut
and oak, all hcathily rooted in dry ground But
I,
and the sun went down rosy red behind the water
legged trees till their trunks stood out black
against the ruddy sky, and the pools about their
feet took strange ints Of copper and purple bronze
And suddenly we flashed across the track of the
. marrow-gaugc line in New Or'cans-and such
sight The line picrccs an avenue straig ght us an
arrow, for miles and miles through the belt of
forest, and citl er side alo lg the track lie
bitches filled with water. But tonight the ditchcs
seemed filled with logw ood dye and the wonder
full vista th ough the deep green trees was closed
| as with a clrtain Ey the crimson west. 1t was
only a glimpse We got oft, but as long as live
shall never forget 1.-THE most marvellous sight Of
all my life No. not even sunrise upon the
Himalayas nor the moonlight on the palm garden
in Maurtius-two miracles of simple lovincss
that are beyond words-could surpasS that glimpse
through the Texas forest 1t was not in the least
like this earth Beyond that crimson curtain
might have been heaven or there might have been
hell. But am not content to believe that it was
merely Louisiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

THOsE IN WANT OF SPECIAL PRINTING
i for the Holiday Season, are invited to place
their orders with US. The best work is the cheap
est and most affective way of advertising.
dec9 ROBERT BELLS SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

REDEEMING 4 DESERT. French enter
prise is steadily persevering in the work of
redecming the Desert of Sahara by means
of artesian wells. 4 large number Of wells
have been sunk along the northern board
cr, more than $50 in the province of Con-
stantne alone, and work is advancing into
the interior. One Of the curious phcnome-
ma which the digging of these wells has
brought to notice is the existence of fish and
crabs at great depths. The learned cngi-
neer NJ. Jus, who for twenty years has di-
rected the work, AYERS that he once boiled
and ate 4 crab which had been drawn up
from depth of $50 feet, and that. morever,
it was Of an excellent flavor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
Holiday Goods
Holiday Goods f!

We will opcp.on Monday special department
for HOLIDAY GOODS, of which we invite an
examination. Having made special arrangements
with two houscs-onc au importing and the other
a manufacturing housc-we will be furnished
with the latest novelties in Plush Ebony. Willow
Ware and host of beautiful and elegant goods
suitable for the season. consisting in part of AL
BUNS, JEWEL CASES, FRENCH MIRRORS,
LADIES COMPANIONS, sc.
These goods arc very reasonable in price, and
for elegance and beauty cannot be surpassed.
dec2 pRETZFELDER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

FNGLISH HAIR TOOTH AND NAIL Brushes,
u together with we'll selected line of Toilet
Articles, can be found at
SUMMERS s: ALIENS,
dec1S n. W. cor. King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
INSURANCE.
The Old Dominion Clear Factory,
COR. KING AND FAIRFAX SITS,

Manufactures all grades of Cigars from the
choicest Havana and Domestic Tobacco.
Many of our brands have grown into popular
favor and may be had from the principal iobbers
throughout Virginia and the adjoining States, or
direct from us
In our RETAIL DEPARTMENT we have full
line of SMOKING and CHEWING TOBACCO,
and SMOKERS SUPPLIES and many articles
suitable for presents, such rs Genuine Mcerschaum
Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Cigar and
Cigarette Cases also Cigars packed in boxes of 25
each, ranging III price from 60c to $3.50 per BOX
1rc5 STEINER K IOHE. A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

DIAPER BONES! PAPER BOXES!-Our facili-
i ties have been extended, by the addition of
BOXES Of various kinds and we invite consumers
to place their orders with u.s. Our prices are the
lowest consstant with frst-class work aud we
shall endeavor to make the standard of excellence
of this branch of our busr css equal to that Of
Printing Department.
nov16 ROBERT BELLS SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

TIE CITY OF MONTEREY, Mexico, is evil
IDENTIFY the paradise Of the passed and grad
uatcd lover Of amusements who knows what
good taste and good manners demand in a
public assemblagc, and is rcjoiccd by the
observance of these canons rs much us he
is disgusted by their violation. \ CORES.
pondent says:
'Whcn the people of ofMoGtcrey, in theatre
assembled, fall to Kissing, they do il with
will. The effect is that Of escaping steam,
and it evidently is not one to be wisely
trilcd with. Nor are the people chary at all
in raising this powerful corrector Primarily,
il is used 10 check undue applause. At the
several concerts and operas which have
heard here there has not been aasinglc repe-
ton. Anything that is good-aEd much Of
the music is very goods applaudcd heart
| lily, thus giving to the singer ;hc much
priced evidence of the public's sympathetic
approval. But if more than Il second or
third round Of applause is sattempted the his
sing rises in such Il blast that order instant
| ly is restored. Any ollcnse against proprie-
ty or the comfort Of the audience meets
with the same rebuke TO leave the theatre
| while the performance is going on is Il
Sooo'i NtStlA iiNS tHS sstiuuilCl.
ing is shutdow upon promptly, and too per-
sistcnt coughing and even shuflling of the feet
arc not tolerated. The certainty that the
punishment will come if the olicnsc is COM
mittcd suilces to hold silent the would-be
noisy ones among the Mexicans The
4mTicGaoS, new to the land and its customs.
are getting into trouble all the time by
reason of their bad manners And have
faithto believe that thcirpanful experiences
will do them world of good True, it is
humbling to my pride rs an -4meHc0ao TO
see a box party of my fellow-coutrymen and
women brought to book for i'll manners us
such party was bro.sght to book the other
night 1T the charitsgconcert-an entertain
mcnt given by the amateurs and attended
by the incest people in town. My poor
compatriots stopped in the midst Of their
pleasant conversation, cheertully loud in
tone, to lind what was being Kissed 50
prodigousy; and their astonishment was
refreshing when they came to Il realizing
sense of the fact that the Kissing was direct.
ed ut themselves. Yet ] hardened my
heart, and had no sorrow because of theil
discontinue, Never again in this theatre
are they likely TO forget that the rights Of
the public arc greater than the rights Of the
individual {; and ] cannot but hope that they
will remember in the States the lesson il
common politencss they have learned
there"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
HOLIDAY GOODS
DelicaCleS at BrGDglG'S.

ALW AI > READ1.
Tho old reliable stand, 100 King street. ready
i'll winter, ready III summer, ready at night, ready
by day-rcady all the time to serve the best to
the public, is now fully prepared for the season.
BRENGLE'S CANDIES, fresh aud pure home
made. as we'll as Imported Candies arc offered, of
delicious flavor and perfect purity.
BRENGLE'S PIES, known in all the city and
country around, have been the standby of lunch
and dessert for twenty years.
BRENGLE'S CAKES, of the hest material, are
cheaper than they can be made at home.
BRENGLE'S ICES, unsurpassed, have always
had universal favor and been the popular delicacy
of Alexandria.
Brengle caters of the best for families. parties,
balls fairs and entertainments.
Brengle has Cream Puffs, Tarts and Pastry
of all kinds; Fruits, sugared and plain; Cara
mels, Nuts and Confectioneries of all kinds. [de7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
WOOD .iND CO4I,
new COAL And WOOD YARD.

desire to inform my friends and all who use
the articles that have opened u
COAL AND WOOD YARD
OH the Wharf, between Prince and Duke streets
that intend to sell as low rs any concern in the
city, and customers may rest assured that THEY
WILL RECEIVE, IN EVERY INSTANCE, 224O
lbs to ton of cCa and 12S cubic feet to Il cord of
wood.
III not convenient to come to yard, orders NAV be
left at the hardware store OF B. f Pcalic corner
King and Pitt streets, or feed store of f. J. Pol
lard, corner King aud Henry streets, which will
be duly appreciated, promptly attended to, and
goods DELIVERED to any part Of the city free of
charge. Orders from the country solicited.
G. Ii. SCHAAFF,
Formerly Proprietor of Chinese Tea Store
GEO. STRUDEE,
JNo. Is. LAPIIEN Oct10-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
MEDICINAL.
New Life

is given by using Browns
IRON BITTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring it cnrichcs the blood
and conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone to the
nerves and digestive organs;
in the Fall it enables the
system to stand the shock
of sudden changes.
In no way can disease be
so surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per-
feet condition. Browns
Iron BITTERS ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarIns
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",oi ''i.l 'li'''lt''t'o aii'
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II G Bcr1,y Eso of tho
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Rerlin &, CO Atr,rnevs r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
Alexauarla Oazette,
9
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
At the Gazette Building, Nos. 10 & 72 Prince st.

DAILY TRI-wEEKLY.
One year ....... 800 One year ..... 81 90
Six months. 80. 800 Six months ... zoo
One month ..... 80 Three months -. 90
All communications should be addressed to ''GAZErTE
Alexandria, Va"
The Gazette office is connected with the Telephone Ex-
change. Advertisements, orders for the paper,
any information or business be sent by tcle-
phone.
Persons leaving the cISy for the can have the
Gazette mailed TO them, post paid for fifty cents per
month, and the address changed as often desired
Contract advertisers will be allowed to exceed their
space unless the is paid for ut transient rates
and under circumstances will they be allowed to
advertise other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
All transient advertisements must be paid for in adj
vance.
Marriage and death notices must be paid
Price fifty cents, when not exceeding six lines.
Resolutions in ncmo1an of thanks tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons, unless of
public concern will only be printed in this paper
advertisements.
Entered the Postolice Mt Alexandria, Virginia rs
second -clnss matterl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

COAL COAL,
We invite the attention of dealers and con-
sumcrs to our largo stock of CAREFULLY PRE-
PARED COAL of the following varieties:
LYKEN'S VALLEY
LORBERRY and
SHAMOkIN RED ASH
WAITE ASH (free burning and hardy OF steam
er, broken egg, stove and and nut sizes.
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND and
KANAWHA SPI.INT, from West Va.
Making Coal speciality we aim to keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, and
is especially prepared for family use.
Yards toorcd, and all Coal sent out WELL
SCREEND AND FREE FROM IMPURITIES
Dealers families, public institutions and man-
ufactories supplied at lowest market ratcs-per
ton Of 22i0 lbs
T. J. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
feb1 Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

WE HAVE ON HAND SOME VERY OLD
w French Brandy, Pure Holland Gin. Jamaica
Spirits, Scotch Whiskey and fine old Sherry
dec2O W. A. JOHNSON.& co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh & Bro.

42o, 422 and 424 SEVENTH STREET,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
THE FINEST BUILDING
SOUTH OF NEW YORK.
EVERY MODERN IMPROVEMENT ON THE
PREMISES
OTIS FINEST ELEVATOR TO EVERY FLOOR.
THE GRANDEsT SUCCESS OF THE CAPITAL.
BLACK SILKS.
LARGEST LOT OF ANTOINE,
GUINET s. Gle. OF LYONS, FRANCE.
BLACK SILKS.
Ever Offered in Washington from the late Auction
Sales of their American Agents in New York.
Purchasing, rs we did, at least One Hundred
Pieces we were able to secure the bargains of the
sale, and will offer them at 25 per cent less than
they have ever been sold for.
Remember Gunets Black Silk at 9Oc ST
81 10, 81 %. 81 30, 81 90, 81 CO. 81 10. 81 90
81. 81 15 50 25, and 81 80.
THE CHEAPEST
i'll price for quality offered by any house for years
CLoAKS, DoLMANs, CIRCULARS,
Satin and Fur.lincd in endless variety. Russian
Cloth Circulars, English Walking Jackets of our
own manufactures; Childrcn's and Misses Cloaks
and llavclocks from two to sixteen year, all re-
duced in prico.
PREPARE IN PEACE FOR WAR.
Wc'shall not wait until after the holidays to
make our usual Sweeping Reductions, but have al
ready reduced every garment to assure speedy
SALE as we shall not carry q single one to next
year if 4 price will sell them
Call on rs and convince yourselves that we not
only have the Largest and Lishtest showroom
second floor accessible by eevator) but also up
wards OF
G,OoO WRAPS
to select from.
LAESBURGu & Bro,
42O, 422 and 424 SEVENTH STREET,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
dec21
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-01-09

"NTO LADY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT."
IN CYDONIN.-Thc best preparation ever
offered for the cure of Chapped Skin, Pimples
Tan Eruptions, Sunburn, &c.>& When applied
to chapped skin, Cydonin is cooling and healing
Try it. 25 ccnts per bottle at
WARFIED s. HALLS
nev13 Cor. Prince and Fairfax streets
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1883-07-11


Opposite International Hotel,
Between Nuuanu and Fort streets.
TINE public will please take notice
l. that have just opened IN the above
premises, and as / am thorough prac-
tical mechanic in my line of business
havin., done some of the finest work at
the Palace and other residences in Homo
lulu recestly-would therefore most re-
socctfully solicit call from the COM
munity.
Fine upholstered work in every variety
Drapcry and Lambrequines OF every
description made to order
Carved and polished window cornices
neatly made and arranged.
Repairing and polishing Pianos, Mu.
steal Boxes, etc.
The finest French and vanished pol
ishing done in the Kingdom.
Carpets, Oil-cloth and mating cut and
laid ut short notice.
All work guaranteed and done on the
most reasonable terms. 1854 ly
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

THAT's played out" said a tramp to
4 st. Louis lady. Don't give me none
Of your games. You can raise a couple
Of dollars anywhere. It's not much to
you, but I'm bound to have it, for TIN
out Of meat" "Poor fellow" said the
Indy, "rm sorry for you; stay here
while I see if l can get you the money"
She turned away and went through II
middle room into the kitchen, with the
stranger following her. Ii. corner OF
the kitchen sat her sewing-machine, and
she fumbled around in the drawer after
the money with the man watching her
closely. She did not find the money,
but in the back Of the drawer abe found
her husbands derringer, which carried
forty-two caliber cartridge. She
cooked it. "What's that?" he said.
"Oh, nothing" said the lady, rs she
thrust the derringer under his nose.
"only my pistol is loaded, and yours i,
not. This might go of. Hadn't you
better go instead :" 81 b lieve-tlini
is to say know-you are about right.
Hold it down and take your finger of
the trigger. I'm aleaving." He booked
out of the house, stumbled down the
steps and ran into neighboring alley
the last that mas ever been seen Of him.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
4NBEEGRIy,

The largest lump Of ambergris ever
known was in the possession a the King
Of Tidore, and purchased Of his Majesty
by the Dutch East India Company. Ii
weighed 1s2 pounds. Another enormous
piece of 1876 pounds weight was found
inside a whale near the Windwsrd
islands, and sold for $3.50 The trRe
ambergris, which is a morbid secretion
Of the spermaceti whale, gives out fra
grant smell when hot needle is thrust
into it, and it also melts like fat. but the
counterfeit often sold instead Of the real
thing does not present these features.
Men engaged in whale fishing are on the
lookout for ambergris, and usually find
most of it in the torpid, sick or very
lean fish, consequently it would appear
to be, what all medical practitioners say
1t is, the product Of diseased liver.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
CARPENTER AND CHoxTE.

Making his way to Boston, young Car.
penter boldly applied TO Ruins Choite
for place ill his office. 1t is said thai
the great lawyer WAS impressed 10y the
manly appearance OF tho youthful appli
cant, and inquired Of his head clerk il
there was room in his front Office fol-
another student. On being informed
that there was not, Le ordered table to
be placed in his own private Off e. and
set young Carpenter to work. Half by
way OF test and half 10y way OF joke,
before leaving for court lie handed the
young stude t letter to answer ffom o
country attorney asking Mr.. CLo,te's
opinion upon question Of law. Young
Carpenter worked diligently all day, en-
bodying the result Of his work i'll care.
fully prepared letter TO the correspond
ent. What was Mr.. Choates surprise
on his return to find that the letter con.
tiined the very epitome Of the law
stated in the clearest and concise. terms
Reading It carefully over a second time.
he said : 81 guess l can put K. Chni
to the end Of that and tell tho fol 'ow t.
send me $780," The name Was attached
the letter sent, and the money quickly
returned. From that hour Young Cm
penter was ingratiated into the nflec
ton and favor OF his illustrious patron
and through all the dark houls that 70!
lowed the sun Of that great friendship
never passed behind cloud. In Isl
he took up his residence at Beloit, Wiz.
now young and thrifty city. but the.
more like thrifty New England Village
Mr.. Carpenter entered no obscure West
ern hamlet, rs has been so often said
but mingled ct once with the highes
social refinement, and met at the bau
some of the ablest lawyers Of the North
west. He soon became afflicted witt
Inflammation Of the eyes, and was 10
tally blind for two years. Going 10 New
York city for treatment, he met with al
experience which borders on the sen
sational. He hal exhausted all his
means and being blind and among stlau-
gers had prepared and expected to go t.
the County House the next day, whei,
that night the long-expected and nlys
teriously delayed draft from Mr.. Choat.
came to hand. and let light. if not int
his eyes, into his very heart ani soul
Again returning to the West, AMI re
gaining his eyesight, he cnteicd actiyel,
upon the practice OF his profession.-
Congressman Williams Eutogy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
rHRBArTLR OF WATERLOO,

The strength Of the army under the
Duke of Wellington at Waterloo was
49,60S infantry, Il, 400 cavalry, and g.
Gas artillery men, with 156 guns. But
Of this total Of 81, G55 men scarcely a.
0C0 we're British. There were about
G, 900 men of the old German Legion
with the Duke; these were veteran
troops, and Of excellent quality. But
the rest Of the army was made up OF
Hanoverians, Brunswickers, Nassauers,
Dutch and Belgians, many Of whom
were tried soldiers, and fought we'll, but
many had been lately levied. Napol-
cons army at Waterloo consisted Of 49,
$50 infantry, 1875 cavalry, 1922 ar-
tillcrymen, beng total Of 1874 men
and 246 guns. They are described as
"the elite Of the national force Of
France; and Of oil Of the numerous
gallant armies which that martial
land has poured forth, never was
there one drawer, or better dis
ciplined, or better led than the
host that took up its positionat Waterloo
OH the morning Of june is, 1875"
Napoleon began the battle at about
1l:30 q. m, by directing q powerful
force from his left wing, under his
brother, Prince Jerome, to attack Hou-
gomont, the fight at which is so graphic
ally described by Victor Hugo, in "Les
Miserables." The great battle lasted
until about 9 o'clock, and the Prus-
.ians drove the French fugitives before
them throughout the night The ar
my under the Duke Of Wellington lost
aearly $4,000 men in killed and wounded
md the loss Of the Prussian army was
nearly 1000 more. The loss Of the
French WINS upward Of 80, 900 men, be-
,idc 227 pieces Of artillery.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
DREADFUL TRIBULATIONs OF An
ni OHIO MAN.

DREADFUL TRIBULATIONs OF An
OHIO MAN. a.r
care you busy?" asked the visitor,
approaching the editorial sanctum.
eyes"
"Well, I'll drop in some other time.
I've got constitutional question for
you to decide, but I can wait for day
or two."
"No, can attend to you now. BE
seated" and the writer turned from his
desk with suddenly-awakened interest,
for constitutional question is always in
order.
"I've been arguing with my wife and
my eldest son, William-you are not 40
quainted with William, are your No.
Well, you ought to set him u write for
your paper. He writes the slashcnest
letter you ever read, and bars down on
his pen like lawyer. Yes, I'm getting
to the point. Well, the question is this
Suppose man and his wife are visiting
q foreign country, and while they are
away son Is born unto them. Could
that son, everything else being favora-
BILE, be elected President of tho United
States p
Yes, for the son would be an Ameri.
can citizen"
but don't the law say that a man
must be native Of this country"
Certainly; but the parents being
natives would in this case ronder the
child a native"
I'D rather you'd consult some au.
thorities. It's my child that I'm refer.
ring to. My little son Ned, who was
bern last summer in foreign parts"
The boss writer took down the Re.
vised Statutes, and the visitor continued
Eyes, last summer my wife and
went abroad, and eyer since Ned's birth
I've been bothered about it +"
Being assured Ned was in the line Of
promotion for the Presidency the father
being an Ohio man--the parent depart
cd, satisfied.