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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

INLAND AND SEABOARD xTrU' ;.
L COASTING MPANY. rE=.r -
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (NO STOPS
The steamer JANE MOSEhEY leaves her wharf
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, II: six
O'Clock p. II. Returns OF. alternate t:;iTS.
Single fare soc; second class fare DC
Boston freight takeI, !; usual.
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COMMISSION MERlH4EIS.


+ c. mIBURN'
GROCER. TEA DEALER
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. II North Royal street, near Market space.
Alexandria, Va
Orders ana consignments solicited they will re-
ceive careful and prompt attention. spl9
DoBERT J. THOMAS.
To BROKER IN
GRAIN, PROVISIONS, COTTON AND STOCKS,
No. 613 18th ST., Nat. Metropolitan Bank Build'y
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Orders to buy sell, on margin or for cash
executed on the Chicago Board of Trade and Now
York Cotton Exchange.
Constant quotations instantly received by d.
rect private wires.
F. p. SCH3iITT & CO., Chicago Correspondent.
SAWYER, WALLACE & CO., New York Cor
respondent
REFERENCES: National Metropolitan Bank,
Washington W. II. Lambert, Cashier Citizen
National Bank, Alexandria
Immediate cash settlements made on closing OF
transactions without waiting for remittances
from Chicago.
Orders by TELEGRAPH or TELEPHONE
promptly attended to. noy7-6m
NHARLEs s. TAYLOR, j..
FEED DEALER
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. u King street, Alexandria, Va
Speciaties: COTTON SEED MEAL, Cut la,
and Homiuy Chop.
Richest Southern Mill Feed always on hand
Country orders promptly filed.
Agent for HERR & CISSEL'S SWISS PROCESS
PATENT FLOUR.
p. O. box No. 2O3. aug29
J. J. JAMESON. GEO. e COCHRAN
JAMESON 6 COCHRAN.
Successors 10 L. M. Lawson & JAMESON
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
60 CAMERON STREET,
je26 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
JAMES BAYSE. THos H. BAYNE
B}AHSE BRO
GROCERS, LIQUOR and COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS,
No IS Cameron Street.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Agents for ISAAC WENGER'S CELEBRATED
FAMILY FLOUR.
4 fine assortment of Plain and Fancy FAM
lily GROCERIES and LIQUORS constantly on
hand. ps26
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS =. C. KNIGHT AND
JOHN GIBSON $500,
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier al, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01

EcHE LANNON.
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full limo Of celebrated pure old Whiskies.
Brandics Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila-
dclphia and Claggctts Baltimore Ales, and Berger
z: Engcl's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and coasignments
solicited my1-tf
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! BRODEES &: Co,
Wholesale Dealers apd Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS. FLOUR, SALT
AND FISH.
i full inc of celebrated pure cid Whiskcs,
Brandics, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Philadel.
Plia and Claggett's Baltimore Alcs, and Berger 4
Engc!'s Lager Beer in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James S. Kirk & Cos. Standard
Soap, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignments
solicited, No II King street,
niy1-tf Alexandris, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-01
Sewing Machines.

We desire to call special attention to the
DOMESTIC SEWN G NJ A II N E
because we believe it to be the simplest, lghtest
running and most durable machine now made.
We also have the new machine to work by hand,
made by the same company.
1t always affords US pleasure to exhibit to pur-
chasers the special advantages of the Domestic"
Sold on the moss accommodating terms.
sep25 Z. 5. LEADBEAFtR & BIO.
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;tC51EnS.
SCHEDULES,

EIEREf :CHEDUIH. x
8 In force October II, 1888. -
i,earc Alexandria: 1870 AN, $50, S:3o, l0:3o,
1i:3O. 1890 2. NJ 80, $50, $3.50, 4:3o, $50,
$50. 1000
1870. 1890 =. 81, 100, 2:30, $50. 4:3O, 5:3o,
6:3O
Same schedule on Sundays commencing at s:3o
q <.,,o
STEAMER AgROWsAiITH FOR POTOMAC
RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Washington. 18th street wharf, Ut a. H.,
leaves Alexandria, King street wharf, at . q. NJ;
connects with B. &: .. r. L. at Shepherds also
1T Alexandria with 7:3O q. H. ferry boat from
Washington. On Mondays for Nomini and inter
mediate landings. returning on Tuesdays. On
Thursdays for Currioman, Nomini, st. Clements
Bay wharves and intermediate landings, return
ing Fridays On Saturdays for Currioman. Leon
ardtown and intermediate landings, returning
Sundays.
For information apply at office 18th 81: wharf,
Washington, d. g.. and at office foot of King ST..
Alexandria, Va. c. W. RIDLEY, Manase".
T r PaDeE EFT. Agent. cct3o
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Viii. THOMPSON, President,
141G F street.
scp27-tf Washington, y. &.
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RAILROADS.
1000 GREAT 1900
1000 PENNSYLVANIA 2OITTE IOOh

-, rsss5sss.aazJ
4ss - -
TO THE NORTH. WEST {, AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS.
SPLENDID SCENERY,
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Agents for ISAAC WENGERS CELEBRATED
FAMILY FLOUR.
4 fine assortment of Plain and Fancy FAM
lily GROCERIES and LIQUORS constantly on
hand. pN26
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Same schedule on Sundays commencing at $3.50

Leaue Washington 100 i NJ, 9:3O, 800, 1O:3o,
1l:3O, 1890 +. 81, 1870, 2:30, $50, 4:3O, $3.50,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
The L.nssnn.

There was once an old teacher walk
ing through a forest with a scholar by
his side The old man suddenly
stopped and pointed to four plants
that were close at hand. The first
was just beginning to peep above the
ground, the second had rooted itself
pretty we'll into the earth, the third
was small shrub. while the fourth
and last was full-sized tree. Then
the teacher said to his young COM
panion: Pull up the first" The boy
easily pulled it up with his fingers
Now pun up the second" The
youth oheyed, but not so easily.
: And the third" The boy had to
Put forth all his strength and use both
$ms before he succeeded in uproot-
ing it. And now" said the master.
Try your hand upon the fourth" But
10! the trunk of the tall treee. grasped
IN the arms of the youth, scarcely shook
It's leaves, and the little fellow found
1t impossible TO tear its roots from the
earth. Then the wise teacher ex-
planned to his scholar the meaning of
the four trials. This. my son. is
Just what happens with our passions
When they are very young and weak
one may, 10y a little watchfulness over
self and the help of little self-de-
n'al' easily tear them up; but if we LET
mem cast their roots deep down into
our souls. then no human power can
upEoot them-the almighty hand OF
Tue Creator alone can pluck them out
Tor this reason, my child, watch wen
your first impulseS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
nririn of a Famous Poem.

arobn GiIpin's Ride was composed
= cowper somewhere about the year
IA or 1882 and under the following
.4.oumstances, as he told them himself:
while on a visit to his friend and ad-
,oirer Lady Austen. he was suffering
,oe evening from excessive melancholy,
abich her ladyship thought to relieve
~ relating a funny story. 1t was a
,ory she remembered from childhood
.,d which she had often related to the
E,te ones gathered at her house
'Jobn Glpin's Ride" she denominated
her tale. and she went on and told it in
bright. sparkling, narrative style. Its
effect on the fancy Of Cowper was en-
banting. On the following morning
he appeared at the breakfast table with
q countenance all smiles, and he told
Lady Austen that he had been kept
awake half the night by thoughts OF
her story, and his involuntary bursts OF
laughter at the comical scenes flashed
hack upon him. And he furthermore
told her that he had resolved To put il
into a ballad, the general construction
Of which he had already in mind. The
ballad was written and given to Lady
Austen. and she insisted upon giving
It to the publisher of her favorite
newspaper. So it found its way to the
public, and afterwards Henderson, the
actor, recited it in his public reading
There have been various surmises as
to where Lady Austen obtained her
hero. Some have thought he was q
real parsonage and have collated proof
10 sustain the position, while Others
have believed him to have been entire
Y actitious-a creature of Lady Aus.
tens brain, or, mayhap, of the poets
own fancy.-LOnCIon Mdgazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
Hints About Pic Mics.

The most important part of picnic,
however, is not the weather or the place
or the dinner You may choose the most
beautiful spot in the world, and spread
the most delicious lunch ever prepared,
and yet have the whole thing a com
plete failure, simply because the company
was not well selected. Out of doors,
where people are free from formality,
unless they are congenial friends, and
what Mrs Whitney calls Real Folks, !"
they will be likely to feel i'll at ease, and
miss the support given by company,
clothes and manners Small picnics, for
this reason among others, are usually
much pleasanter than large picnics.
In making up the party, be sure to leave
behind the girl who is certain TO be too
warm or too cold, or to think some other
place better than the one where she IS,
and who has ''horrid time" If she has
to submit to any personal Inconvenience
for the sake of others; and with her the
boy who loves to tease. and who Is quite
sure that his way is the only good way.
Put into their places some others, young
or old. who love simple pleasures, and
are ready to help others to enjoy them.
NGAi III Importance 10 AhS Cohap "hN =
the place. 1t must not be great dis
tance, or you will be tired, not to say
cross, when you arrive there. 1t must be
reasonably shady, and not too far from
supply of good drinking water. Ii the
company are to walk, you must be espe-
ciallv careful not to be overburdened with
baskets or wraps, for the bundles which
seemed so light when you started are sure
TO weigh down much more heavily before
YOU reach your destination. BE careful
to have this work fairly distributed.
Never start until you are sure that you
know just where you are gong, and the
be-, way of getting there. Wandering
about to choose place, and thinking
constantly to find one more desirable, Is
very fatigueing. That matter should be
settled beforehand by two or three OF the
party, and the others should 90 straight
to the spot, and make the best OF 1t. II
my do not like it, they can choose diff
fcrent place when their turn comes to
make the selection. st Nicholas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
Telegraphing With Teeth and Eyelids

ItleRIHpHiHB WIN Atttu anu Ely ttluSs
j. T. Norris of Springfield, o., the
detective, does a trick that probably
no other man in the country can imi-
ate He takes a silver coin, usually a
dollar, and placesit on his tongue be-
ween his teeth. With his tongue he
strikes it against the teeth with the
sound of telegraphing instrument.
the opening and closing of the circuit
being exactly initiated. Norris used
to be an operator. and 10y means of the
coin can telegraph words SO distinctly
that any telegrapher can easily read
the message. In this manner he tele-
graphed fifty words minute. A Re
publican reporter wrote out a message
on a Western Union blank, and hand
ed it to the detective. The two ope-
rators in charge at the Southern tcck
down the words as fast as Norris pro-
duced them with the coin. The message
was rapidly sounded and written down,
and all three copies conceded exactly.
Mr.. Norris can stand up before a tele-
phone. and in this novel manner tele-
graph message which any telegraph
er can read with great facility. But
the most wonderful thing is to see him
telegraph with his eyelids. The dots
and dashes of the telegraphic alphabet
he indicates by more or less rapid open
ing and shutting of the eyelids. In
this manner he can converse with an
expert without uttering sound.-St.
Louis Republican.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
Different Kinds OF Boys and How They
Turn out.

No more long faced, sanctimonious
looking boys for me said one Of Bos-
Ton $ oldest merchants, as he sat toasting
ms Sims before his counting room fire.
III isn't natural for boys TO look that
way. and when they do can't help sus-
pectlng EN- of being frauds. have had
at least three Of that description since |
started IN business, and they have all
turned out bad. One Of them stole, and
the other two could not be trusted the
minute my back was turned. The one
that stole came the pin racket on me-"
what IS the pin racket
number Of years ago story ap-
peared In a Sunday school paper-where
1 would not be apt to sec it-about poor
ooy who applied for work in large
wholesale store. The proprietor told him
ne did not need any help, and the boy
started to go out. Just as he was leaving
the store he saw pin on the floor, and,
picking 1t up, stuck it in the lapel of his
Jacket. The proprietor saw him do it,
ana, thinking that boy so thrifty must
be OF some account, called him back and
engaged him to go to work the next day.
The boy, of course, ultimately became a
partner In the concern, and subsequently
millionaire
"Well, the boy / speak of had read
the story, and concluded to try to play
1t on me. lie dropped pin on his way
into my counting room-so as to have IT
ready---and the dodge worked just as he
hoped it would. saw him
pick up the pin and place tin his jacket,
and did, of course, just as the man In
the story-called him back and gave him
"A job. He was a keen one and no mis-
take, but he is now in the penitentiary for
stealing from me.
''The next boy that applied for work
had black eye and his shoes looked as
if they had not been BACKED for month.
He whistled, | know, coming up the
street, nipped handful of raisins on his
way in, and stood chewing them with his
hat on his head, when he asked: Mister,
do you want to hire boym ] noticed
also, by the way, pack of cards sticking
out of his pocket. He had good bright
eve, though--that is the one that was not
blacked-and hired him principally be-
cause he was so different from my other
boys He was boy, every inch of him,
and | had to tone him down a little, OF
course; but he was worth any dozen boys
ever had before or since. He is now
you may be interested TO learn-my part
ner, and by his industry and business
ability has at least doubled my fortune
within the past seven or eight years: I
accidentally learned that the cards he had
in his pocket when he first entered my
store were some he had bought for his
crippled grandfather with money earned
by shoveling snow The sight of those
cards would have at once prejudiced some
men against him..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
Remarknhle Escnne.

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, Ind, had very
narrow escape from death. This is his own
story: Zone year ago l was in the last stages
of consumption. Our best physicians gave
my case up. / finally got so low that our
doctor said l could not live twenty-four
hours. My friend then purchased bottle Of
DIR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs, which
benefited me. | continued until l am now in
perfect nealth, having used no other
medicine"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

MENsMAN's PEPToNTzED BEEF TONIC, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire nut,-i-
tious properties. 1t contains blood-making,
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties;
invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prostration, and all forms of general debility;
also, in all enfeebled conditions, whether the,
result of exhaustion, nervous prostration, over
work or acute disease, particularly if resulting.
from pulmonary complaints. Caswell, Hazard Il
Co., Proprietors. New York. Sold by druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

-Repeated requests have induced the
pronrietors of Lydia Z. Pinkhams Negeta-
BILE Compound to send by mail 10 various
lady correspondents, large mounted por-
traits OF Mrs. Pinkham: and now many a
household wall Is adorned by the famil-
lar, lnotherly face of the Massachusetts
woman who has done so much forL all
women.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07


ASk the most eminent physician
OF any school, what is the best thing IN the
world for quieting and allaying all irritation
OF the nerves, and curing all forms OF nervous
complaints giving natural, childhke refresh
ing sleep alwaysi
And they win tell you unhesitatingly
'Some form Of Hops!!g
CHAPTER 1.
Ask any or all of the most eminent physi
clans:
"What is the best and only remedy that
can be relied on to cure all diseases of the kid
neys and urinary organs such as Bright's dis
ease diabetes retention. or inability TO retain
urine and all the diseases and ailments pecu-
liar TO Women"
And they win tell you explicitly and enl-
piatically, sBuchu iipn
Ask the same physicians
t'What is the most reliable and surest cure
for all liver diseases or dyspepsia, constipa-
tion indigestion. biliousness, malaria, FEVER
ague, &c. and they will tell you:
Mandrake or Dandeltod !!!|
Hence, when these remedies are combined
with others equally valuable,
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such q
wonderful and mysterious curative power ~
developed, which is so varied in its operations
that no disease or Ill health can possibly exist
or resist its power, and yet it is
Harmless for the most frail woman, weak
est invalid or smallest child to use.
CHAPTER II.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

HAY-FEvER is type of catarrh having pc
culiar symptoms. 1t is attended by an
inlamed condition of the Inning membrane
of the nostrils, tear-ducts and throat, affect
ing the hugs An acrid mucDs Is secreted,
tho discharge is accompanied with burn
ing sensation. There are severe spasms of
wa:ery and infamed eyes. Ely's Cream
Balm is remedy founded on correct dag
nosis of this disease and can be depended
upon. 20 cts. at druggists; Cd cts. ny mail.
Sample bottle by mail 10 CTS. L y Bros,
Druggists, Owego. N. Y.
Hnirrh hos lrr,r. nt,,nIzin.ra
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

Don't buy coach in order to please
your wife. 1t is much cheaper to make
her little sulky.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

that girl of mine is twice as handsome since
she commenced using Carboline, the deodor.
lied extract of Petroleum, and | would not be
without it for fortune
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
Heart Pains.

PalpItation. Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion. Headache, Sleeplessness cured
by ''Wells' Health Renewer.''
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
..RucI,Ir.pnI,in,,

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney. Bladder
and Urinary Diseases. Scalding, irritation
Stone, Gravel, Catarrh of bladder. 81. Drugts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

Is a man never home because his sins
always find him out2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
"lsourh ON Rats, ,,
See Here. YounO OTnu.

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, bedbugs,
ants, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c. Dig 'sts
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
Are Won Afrnid Of III

Piso's Cure for Consumption does not
up a cough: it removes the cause.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

Burlington man calls his dog CORK,
because his bark is so light
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
/" Rough On Cnrns.n

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. '15c. Com
plete cure. Hard or soft orns. warts, bunions
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

Are You Afraid of Lightninge
Is your wife daughter nervous? Conquer all
troubles with ZoAJAX. Only remedy for dread of
lightning ever formulated; 20 years test. Keep in
house pocket. p cents by mail. Address
ZoAJAx COMPANY 50 John Street New York
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07
dJIUIINo
"Almost dead or nearly dying"

AHuUsI uedu OF HUaLIy uyIIIs
For years, and given up by physicians, OF
Bright's and other kidney diseases, liver COM
plants, severe coughs, called consumption.
have been cured
Women gone nearly crazy nm!
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
wakefulneSs, and various diseases peculiar to
women.
People drawn out of shape from excruciat-
ing pangs of rheumatism, inflammatory and
chronic or suffering from scrofula
ErysipelaS
''Saltrheum blood poisoning, dyspepsia, in.
digestion, and in fact almost all diseases frall"
Nature is heir to
Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof or
which can be found in every neighborhood In
the known world.
Icy None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop or Hops" in their
name.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07


Fortify the sy stem.
All who have expert
enced and witnessed
the effect of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters
upon the weak, brok-
en- down. Responding
victims of dyspepsia,
liver complaint, fever
and ague. rheuma-
tisn. nervous de-
bilitS, or premature
decay, know that in
this supreme tonic
and Alternative there
exists a specific prin-
ciple which reaches
the very source of the
trouble, and effects ar
absolute and Derna-
nent cure. For sale
by all - ruggists and
Dealers gener ally.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

Heigh hos---lOng stockings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-07-07

IT all the overworked and duty driven wo-
men of America could know of the experience
above described, and act upon the same, there
can be little doubt that much of the pain, and
most of the depressing influences of life might
be avoided. Such truths are too valuable to
remain unknown
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-03
Grand Trunk Railway Of Canada

CHA NGE OF TIME.
On and after MONDAY, OCT. 18th, 1853,
Trains will run follows;
DEPARTURE
For Auburn and Lewiston, 7.20 a. m, 1.15
aud 8. 5 p. m.
For Go, ham, 40 a. M, 400 and 5.15 p. m
For Ssorh"ms Montreal, Quebec and Chi
cRgO, l.30 p. m.
ARRIVALS
From Lewiston aud Auburn, 9.35 a. M,
3. and S. so .. M.
From Gorham, 9.45, 1856 a. m. and 81 5 p. m.
From Chicago, Montreal and Que bee,
1885 p. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on night train and
Parlor cars day train between Portland and Mon
treal.
The Portland daily press., 1884-03-03
w. a. S.
WOLFF1'S
SChieOanl Aromatic
SCHNAPPS.

Is a general beverage and necessary
corrective Of water rendered impure by
vegetable decomposition or other causes,
as Limestone, SuIphate Of Copper &c, the
Aromatic sohnapps is superior to every
other alcoholic preparation, public
saItr OF oyeY so years duration in every
section Of eur country of UdOIphO WOlfe's
Schnapps, Its unsolicited endorsement by
the medical faculty and a sale unequaled
BIZ any other alcoholic distillatiOn have
Insured for it the reputation of saIubrity
claimed for it. Fer sale by all Druggists
and Gr0cerss