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arc receiving tangible benefits from
;hcusc of Browns Iron Bitters is evil
dcnccd by the following. A few
only of many cases are here cited:
lis. Berlin, Esq, of II. S. Berlin d Co.,
Attorneys, lie Droit Building, writes:
Il have used Browns Iron Bittcrs for
malaria and nervous troubles, caused by
orerwork, with excellent results"
ia. Lochte, 1O7 H. ST., n. W., says:
"Ihaye used Browns Iron BitterS for
bilious intermittent fever, and after three
doses was able to leave, my bed: ! was
cured in three days and haven't bceh
troubled since. Everything else tried
seemed to do harm instead of good
+. I. Thompson, 1921 Wiltberger street,
y. W., says:
81 had pains in my back. breast and
sides so badly that / could not walk:
Browns Iron Bittcrs relieved me IN 10
hours so that was able to go TO WORK. i
have also used 1t in my fam!ly with INC
best results"
John II. Walker, Alexandria,, Va, says:
"Iwas entirely cured of dyspepsia by
using only ono bottle Of Browns Iron BIT
tiers. most heartily recommend IL.
Jas. II. Springman, SOC i street, ). l.,
aHave used Browns Iron Bitters and
received much benefit from 1t. AS TONIC
II cannot be excelled."
W. c. Hunter, 904 22d ST., \. W., says;
when run down by hard work anu
malaria havcneVer found anything tna'
did me as much good rs Browns iron Bit,
ters 1t made mo feel like new man;
havo recommended it to many irienaS.
I.cmuel Ergood, the well-known grocer
laos 18th street, n. W., says:
- have used three bottles OF BrownS
Iron Bitters for dyspepsia, and have been
completely cured"
Mrs. t. Croft, / II +. ST., \. f., says:
Al was so nervous could hardly hold
anything in my hands. took five bottles
of Browns Iron Bitters and my nerves are
now stronger and feel better in every
way
Rev. Owen Dawson, 102S 2lst street,
y. W., SAYS:
being sufferer from dyspepsia was
induced to try Browns Iron Bitters
have taken five bottles and am entlrci!
cured
J. 7. kcgerrcis, 80 10th ST., N.W.,Sav
~ have used six bottles of Browns IRON
Bitters for II very chronic cpse OF dysrei,
sin, and have been entirely cured by H.
strongly recommend It,"
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FOR NEW YORK.

STEAMERS Z. c. KNIGHT AND FIG.
IOl;% GIBSON SszssLsL,.ilss
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier II, East river EVERY SAT
URDAY.
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CONFUSION MERCHANTS.

{ VEG. Y WOErHINGTON.
" JOHN y. WORTHINGTON,
GKAi% COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
% ,'umIucrcc street,
Will ei.r >;,i,l attention to all business en-
trusted t" .h"rn and make prompt returns.
jc2-3m GEO y. " BURLINGTON s. son.
c., i.HjE>.
.H"i:E TEA DEALER
;"iitMl-SIuN MERCHANT,
No. II >nr'h Euya street. near Market space
alexandria, Va.
Orders a.: .umcntS solicited they will re.
ceive carci;.: aHd prompt attention. apis
CHARLES s. TAYLOR, Jr,
FEED DEALER
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 81 King street, Alexandria, Va
spcciaItics: COTTON SEED MEAL, Cut Har
and Homin; Chop.
Richest Southern Mill Feed always on hand.
Country orders promptly filled.
Agent for HERR & clsSEL's SWISS PRoCES
PATENT Flour.
PO box y 4H3. aug29
]. j. JAMIEsGH. GEO. L. COCHRAN.
TAMIESO: : COCHRAN.
(Succes,t.rs to K. NJ. Lawson & Jamicson)
GENERA. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
e.; CAMERON STREET,
jc26 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
JAMES BAY:.!.. THoS II. IAYEE
pAYNE i BRO.
GRoCERs, LIQUOR and COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS,
No - Cameron Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Agents for ISAAC WENGERS CELEBRATED
FAMILY FLOUR.
A fine assortment uf Plain and Fancy FAM
lily GROCERIES and LIQUORS constantly on
hand. my26
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D. w. IHOMPSON, IreSIQcnC.
1416 street,
sep27-tf Washington, d. e.
TLYDE'S STEAM LINE WE. KLY TO
PHILADELPHIA. 3LElsSs
Appointed sailing days from Alcxa u EV-
cry TUESDAY and from Philadclph EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with tho Vir-
GINA Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptncss and caro-.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading given. Insurance at the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria.
WM +. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON s. CO., Wash & Georgt'n.
ixnS-tf
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The steamers Of this company max. CONNECTION:
ut Norfolk for Boston and all points East ut Ney
York with all points Vest and Northwest. and n
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway ant
Washington and Ohio Railroad Through rate
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED s. CO., Agent,
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7 BRODERS & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, SALT
AND FISH.
A full line of celebrated pure old WHISTLES,
Brandics,, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey Co.'S Philadel.
pha and Claggctt's Baltimore Ales. and Berger y
Engcls 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 consgnmcnts
solicited. No. ! / King street,
my1-tf Alexandria, Va.
John LANNON,
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WHOLESALE GROCERS.
rnAJATIcCTnE NrDrII Nr'r>.

WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, XXX. XXXX
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS aud
THOMPSONS PURE RYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from tho country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments Of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
ducc solicited for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria. Va.
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WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT"S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
full line of celebrated pure old Whistles
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila.
,Iclphia and Claggett's Baltimore Alcs, and Berger
l. Engcl's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS
Orders promptly attended to and consignmcnts
>oictcd my1~H
W. A. SMoOT. G.S. FRE:,cH.
w a. SMOOT & CO.,
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La G. -.
TO THE NORTH. WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, steel. RAILS
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J. W. THOMPSON, President.
1A1G Z otrant
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DERNARD'S BLACK GLiCERINE in quarter
ID hound Jars at % cts. each The best known
reviver of kid or leather extant. respectfully
invite the attention of the public to this article
which is far superior to any other shoe dressing
in use. For sale by A A. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Janney g. Co..
apt 1872 King street.
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DEFRIGERATORS! REFRIGERATORS!- We
u have just received a supply of Refrigerators
in the latest styles which selling at low
prices Parties desiring to purchase are invited
to call and examine. Illustrated catalogues furu
ished OH application. MCLEAN & UHLER,
my6 so King street.
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COAL. SALT. PLASTER.

COAL. SALT, PLASTER,
ALEXANDRIA. Va
OFFICg--Smoots Wharf.
ap4 Special attention paid to forwarding.
VIZ A. JOHNSON g. Co,
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21

The Shah of Persia is tall and hand.
some, and wears large, 6erce-lookine
moustache. His expression Is stern, but
not cruel.
Miss Dora Miller, daughter of the Sen.
ator from California, is one of the most
sweet and lovable young ladies in Wash
ington society.
Miss Jennie Chaberlain, of New York.
who has taken the prize away from all
the professional beauties in London, is
coming home.
Mr.. William Ii. Foster, the venerable
cashier of the Asiatic National Bank,
Boston, has rendered his resignation, af-
ter continuous service since 1899.
Mrs Carlisle's social exactions are said
to be more onerous than the duties of
the Speaker himself She has returned
already 750 calls this season, and has sew
eral hundred more to make.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
NUGGETS or WISDOM.

Be patient, for the world is broad and
wide.- Shakespeare.
Our acts make or mar us we are the
children of our own deeds. - Victor
Hugo.
We like those to whom we do good
better than those who do us good.-De
Saint-Real.
To succeed one must sometimes be
very bold, and sometimes very prudent
Napoleon.
have lived to know that the secret OF
gies TO stagnate.-Adam Clarke.
Bad temper is its own scourge. Few
things are bitterer than to feel bitter. A
mans venom poisons himself more than
his victim.
Half-knowledge is the bane of teach.
ing, as halfiruths are the curse of some
pulpits and the perilol;s poison in many
books.-Dr. Broaddus.
Good sense and good nature are never
separated, though the ignorant world
has thought otherwise. Good nature
bv which | g. beneficence and candol
is the produ,. uf right reason.-Dryden
When men ask why the Jews sustain
themselves as they have dohe through
the ages, it j. because of family instruc
ton, the bringing the children up in thu
knowledge of the heroic deed of thei
ncestry.-Beecher.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.

An English geological survey Of the
Holy Land is in progress, under Prof
Hull, F. r. S.
In fle twelve inches long, the frs,
six inches from the point does the most
work.
An ornithological congress was opened
at Vienns ON April 10th, under the aus
pices of Crown Prince Rudolf.
The Producers Marble Company, at
Rutland, VT, employs more marble cut
ters than all the Italian quarries put
together.
A white rainbow, an extremely rare
phenomenon, was witnessed at Courte-
nay, France, on the morning of Novem-
Der 2Sth last.
A prize of $4,000 has been offered by
the Worshipful Company of Grocers, for
the best original essay on sanitary
science.
Prof Bertollet believes that diamond
graphite and charcoal do not represent
the true element of carbon, which he
maintains is yet unknowd, and must be
of gaseous nature.
Prof Huxley has declared that in his
voyage around the world, and in all his
studies of savage life, he found no people
so miserable, wretched and degraded as
those who exist in the poorer quarters
of London.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
ALI SORTS.

Four million three hundred and forty
in Lubec, Me-, last year.
The Charleston Is. c. News says that
there is man living in Laurens county,
Ca, "a years old, who is the father of AZ
children.
The Cincinnati Price Currant's sum-
mary shows that 5,402,064 hogs were
packed in the West during the past win
Ter, against 6,l32,2l2 in the winter of
1928. The average gross weights this
year was 25l.44 pounds. 1853 pounds
lighter than last year.
When the Indians of Chill desire rain,
they plant sacred tree, which sorce-
ress climbs to pray, while the others
dance around and howl. Then they all
get drunk. If it doesn't rain, they get
they fetch a shower.
Great railway enterprises are not con-
| fined to America. In addition to the
Russian Pacific project, which will in
volve an enormous expenditure, there is
movement on foot farther East to
spend $l00,000,000 year for the next
| ten years in railroad building.
An immense ditch is to be cut in the
Arkansas Valley, in Colorado. 1t will
| be sixty-fve feet wide at the bottom,
and will take so much water out of the
Arkansas, that that stream will rot be
able to cause very damaging floods at
points below. 1t will be about sixty-five
miles long.
A new direct action tryeicle has been
introduced enabling the rider to take
his vehicle up steep grades without dis
mounting. Pressure from the foot is
made to bear directly upon the main
axle, and SO transmitted to the driving
wheels on both sides without loss, and
the position of the rider is so regulated
as to allow only so much weight to bear
on the back wheel as will insure Ger
tainty in steering.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
A Gloomy View.

at is miserable worldw croaked a
raven to two young sparrows wto stood
humbly listening to his remarks "A
miserable, cold world / know, for have
lived great many years. You will be
sorry enough you ever came into it, be-
fore long"
"Why?" said one of the sparrows, who
was rather inclined to be pert.
"Whyw echoed the raven. You will
know when this frost has lasted a few
weeks more, and the berries are all gone,
and you are starving"
There's always plenty to eat in the
farm-yards," said the sparrow.
That's all you know" said the raven,
with an air Of superior wisdom, "those
insufferasly conceited cocks and hens
won't let you touch nlorsel, and if they
should be shut in the. hen-house, that
spiteful yard-dog will be on the watch to
see that you shall get nothing"
"There are often bits to be got round
the houses" persisted the sparrow.
"Poor deluded creature |" sighed the
raven. "Man is your bitterest enemy,
your most cruel foe. lie sets traps, and
and keeps cats, and fires guns. What
ever you do, keep clear of man."
Weeks passed away, the frost was
sharper than ever, the berries were gone,
and, mindful Of the ravens words. the
little birds kept away from the houses
and farm-yards.
At length, one day, hunger drove
them into garden. They stood on a
wheelbarrow and peered about to see if
there were stray. flower-seed in the
cracks Of the wood.
But the snow had filed every crevice,
and the starving sparrows began to des-
pair.
Just then little boz opened window
not far of, and threw out quite show
or of crumbs, then stood with Ills arms
on the window-sill to watch the bir,ls
enjoying their feast.
The two sparrows forgot their bitter
est enemy" and were among the first to
Iariake of the ,lentiful meal.
"Man is not so cruel after all" said
one as they flew back to the whcelbar-
row.
"And the world is not such misera-
BILE place either said the other 81
shall not believe what the raven said
any more"
"Nor l." said the first. II wonder we
did not think TO ask him how ravens
contrive to live when sparrows are starv-
ad
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
A Heavy Failure.
NEAA rH-l-

A certain bachelor merchant traveller
went into business on his own hook two
or three years ago, and last week one of
his friends heard he had failed, and went
to see him about it
Hello, Charlie" he said, going into
his office; "how's this?"
"How's what?" responded Charles.
"why, heard you had failed. Is
there any truth in it?"
Eyes, I'm sorry to say, there is
That's bad. / thought you were get.
ting along frst-rate?"
80 did I, till Tuesday night"
as that when 10 caught your"
"Yee."
"Have you made an assignment"
"Well, no, net yet"
"Wha' was the amount Of the failure?"
"A clean hundred thousand, old fel-
low"
"Good Heavens, man! Not that much?
How the mischief did it happen"
"You won't give 1t away"
"Of course not"
"Well, you see, Tuesday night after
was through work and had fixed up my
books, l called ON that hundred thousand
dollar widow I've been cop.tiny for a
year. and asked her to be my wife, and
fsiled to get her, that's how 1t happen
ed."
The symphathirng friend set up this
drinks
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
A Trick Played by Gen. Toombs.
Atlanta Constitution.

Perhaps the only time when Gen. Rob-
ert Toombs permitted any speaker to
have the conclusion on him was when
he had a discussion with Hon. James
Gardner, editor of the Augusta Consti.
tutionalist. Before Toombs made the
agreement for Gardner to conclude he
espied an organ grinder and his monkey
near by. He bargained with him io
commence playing as soon as he (Tcombs,
got through. Gardnerarose to reply and
the organ grinder began. The crowd
commenced to gather around him. The
monkey got away and ran up a tree
The Italian put down his organ and tried
to shake the monkey out. The monkey
would grab the tree and shake it too
This scene completely attracted the au
dience and provoked the utmost hilarity
Gardner left the platform in disgust a
being eclipsed by a monkey.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
PERSONAL.

Theodore Thomas will sail for Europe
in June.
Pere Hyacinthe is lecturing in San
Francisco.
Dickens used to be fond Of singing
funny songs 10 children.
Miss Nellie Grant Sartoris will spend
the summer at Newport.
Queen Marqherita, OF Italy, is said to
be growing handsomer.
Mrs. Langtry now combs her hair to
the top Of her shapely head.
President Arthur has never played a
game Of cards in the White House.
Mrs. David Davis uses her husbands
old white vests for window awnings.
Murphy, the temperance worker, will
attack the strongh olds of Michigan.
John Bright says that, next to Milton
his fayorite reading is the poetry Of
Whittier.
Dom Pedro, Emperor of Brazil, has
reigned nfty-three years, longer than any
other living monarch.
Mrs. Kate Chase, formerly Mrs. Spragus
has taken house in Paris, where she
proposes to live for some time.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
Good Rules.

To aim at cheerfulness without levity.
Never show levity when people are
engaged in worship.
Frequently to review your conduct
and note your feelings.
To say as little as possible of yourself
and those who are near you.
Not to affect to be witty, or jest so az
TO hurt the feelings of another.
Never 10 court the favor of the rich by
flattering their vanities or their riches.
Never to think worse Of another on &C.
count of his differing from you in politi,
cal and religious subiecte.
To speak with calmness and delibera.
ton on all occasions, especially of cir.
cpmstances which tend to irritate.
Always take the part of an absent per
son, who is censured in company, so faI
as truth and propriety will allow.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
BEN BUTLER'S OFFICE.
The Gorgeous Youth who Guards the
Great Lawyers Sanctnm.
Philadelphia Press.


Philadelphia Press.
The young fellow who stands at the
rail and receives your card when you
present yourself at Gen. Buffers office
No. 10 Pemberton square, is the very
same one who, few years ago, present.
ed himself before the great lawyer, dres.
sed faultlessIy and adorned with high.
ly colored necktie and much gcw-gaw.
"Well, SIR" said Butler, looking the
youth over, what are you here for2'
81 came to study law, sir" was the re-
ply.
Il should say, young man." was the
CHEEKY remark, that the first thing you'd
better do is to roll over in some barn
yard I"
Wouldn't it answer quite as well, gen.
e:al," was the paralizing answer, "if
remained in your office awhile?"
Oh, curling satire didn't that poor
devil have to work? But he's got on
swimmingly and as soon as you enter
and present your card he will say:
"There are dozen people ahead ofyou,
sir; will you waltz"
Of course you won't. He knows it.
You don't like Micawber. You retire,
and conclude to try to get an interview
next day.
As you enter the outer Office you see
quite as many "waiters" as there were
yesterday. You are about to retire in
disgust. when you notice fellow enter,
amble up TO the rail and present card
carefully rolled inwould pass at al
most any national bank for a check.
please hand the general my card and
say would like to see him."
This remark, together with the pecu-
liar winding sheet of the card, sends the
aforesaid young man into the private Of
fee. In a moment he reappears.
"The genera! will see you, Mr."
And in he goes.
young man." you venture to inquire,
show is il that gentleman secures an au-
dience before the rest of us, who have
waited two Gays?"
"Oh" blurts out the embryo barrister,
"yeu see he lives out of town. Got to
get train. Important case too
You go away believing in the young
mans veracity but, alas. you change
your mind. when you see the same mar, /,
three hours later, dining with grass
widow, and with sufficient time to spend
the face OF another check, quite as large
but which is not put to half so good a
use, for 1t ia in worse company.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21

Habitual constipation Is not only one OF the
most unpleasant, but at the same time one OF
the most Injurious conditions OF the human sys
TEN. and Ia but forerunner of disease unles.
removed. This Is usually accomplished by the
use OF purgatives which for the time afford re-
lief, but after their immediate effects hav,
passed they leave the system in a worse stat,
than before. To effect a cure II is necessar,
that the remedy used should be one that moi
only by Its cathariIc effect relieves the Bowels
but at the same time acts as tonic, 80 as TO re
store the organs TO a sound, healthy condition
This "PRIcKLv Assn BIrTERs" win do. II re
moves the cause and restores health.
Few walking or visiting costumes are
ofwoolen stuff only.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21
Important Proolsmsticn.

The Hon. Peter Bowe is Sheriff of the
City and County of New York. Recent.
ly, in conversation with one of our re-
porters, Mr.. Bowe proclaimed d the follow.
ing fact: Il consider st. Jacobs Oil an
excellent remedy, and one that ought
certainly to find its way into every house.
hold. Mrs. Bowe always has bottle Of
1t there, and makes family remedy Of
it."-New York Evening Telegram.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21

II has been discovered that a citizen
Of Cincinnati, who fell dead in railway
car the other day, was poisoned by tobac-
co smoke. The other men in the Cal
pust have been smoking the kind Of
cigars that advance agents give to ed.
itOrS.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21

From b. r. Leipsner, A. NJ, Red Bank, n.
]. have been troubled with Catarrh 90 badly
for several years that II seriously affected my
voice. / tried DR.. IS remedy without the
slightest relief. One bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm did the work. My voice Is fully restored
and my head feels better than for years.
In REGARD to Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh,
my answer Is, l can recommend II as the best
remedy ever used -UR. j. ). VAUGHAN, Dem
tist, Muskegon, Mich. tSee adv't)
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21

The Burlington, Iowa "Chroniclev flor
March contains very instructive article on
the nature and peculisriries Of tornadoes by
Sergeant John p. Finley Of the Signal Corps,
". s. Army, Washington, ID. g. The ar
ttcle gives valuable directions for the pro-
lection Of life from such storms and was
written specially for the "Chronicle, -
witch Is published by the old reliable Bur.
lipgton Insurance Company.
The Osceola times., 1884-06-21

The most popular nervine tonic In the
world IL DR.. Richmond's Samaritan Nsr-
zine. Sl.o0.
"Fits rendered nv daughter deaf, dumb
sq Ps,.s io:, VIZ crsa
Druggists.