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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

WHILE EVERY democratic paper IN tne
country is full Of irrefragible evidence OF Mr.
Blaine's public and official bribery and cor
ruptiop, the only offset the republican news,
paners can offer is the baseless SANDER that
eightIyears ago Governor Cleveland,a young
single man. had liaison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

1.-THE IDEA put forth that Mr.. Blaine
could or would do anything for Ireland,
should he be elected President, is demagog-
ism of the rankest kind, and I fail to see
how any intelligent mind can believe it,"
So says Mr.. Hugh F. McDermott, prom
inent Irish Catholic of Jersey City, and so
says every other intelligent man, no matter
to what nation or religion he may belong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

IT'S ALL settled now. ElIzapeth CaaS
Stanton and Susan B. Anthony have de-
c,ared for James G. Blaine. Yes, we eaten
If here! But what new thing has Blame
done that this last aifliction should come
uuou him?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

GS-'rhe regular monthly meeting of the Robt
f. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, will be held
at their room, over Sarepta Hall, on Monday
evening August 4th, at $ o'clock full attend l.
ance is desired. An invitation to all of the Con.
fedcrate service who have not attended previous
meetings to be present and enroll themselves as
m"mbcrs Of the organization ia extended
BY order Of the Commander:
aug1-3 EDGAR WAKEFIELD. Adjutant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

THE NEW YORK Tribune, Mr.. Blaine's
chief organ, is greatly concerned about the
lapses in financial science and honor OF
Spanish America. The Tribune can see 'ne
Av on the barn door, but not the barn
itself. for it sustains reputation in Virginia
and qreenbackism in West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

porting Mr.. Blaine, it appears that they be-
long to that class of "workingmen," who, II
they ever did work, have long since ceased
to do so. The "workingmen" who work are
almost unanimously for Cleveland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01
The Cholera.

LONDON, August lit is reported from
Cardiff that man had died Of cholera on
board the French steamer Grayile, from
Marselles, which is lying ut anchor in
Penarth roads. The body was thrown over.
board. Another man aboard the ship is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

PARTIES DESTROYS of having well made
garments, fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments. would do well to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01
Arrival of Greedy at Portsmouth

WASHINGTON, August Rear Admiral
Luce telegraphs. from Portsmouth, N. H,
this morning that the Greedy relief vessels
have arrived of Portsmouth, and will enter
the harbor at | p. IN. to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01
Business Failures.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The business fail.
ures of the last seven days throughout the
countryn lumber 233.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

President Grevy has recovered from his
illness.
A son of the British vice consul at Rodosto
has been captured by brigands, who demand
81 900 ransom.
Advces from London state that five thou
sand of the striking miners at st. Hclens
have resumed work
The French Chamber OF Deputies have
adopted the revision of the Constitution bill
as it passed the Senate.
The king of the Belgians has conferred
upon Mr. Henry NJ. Stanley the decoration
of the Order Of Leopold.
The rebels attacked Suakim recently, but
were repulsed, with four killed. No settle
| ment has been reached yet by the Egyptian
con ference.
The American artists in Paris are sub.
scrbing to fund for the purpose ofpresent-
inc that city with bronze model of Bar
thoIdi's st:llue of "Liberty Eulghtening the
World"
A person who hides his name has pre-
scented the London Wesleyan Conference
with a throlcgical library of30, 600 volumes.
The membership of the Wesleyan body was
increased during the past year by 5000 new
names.
In the House Of Commons yesterday Lord
Edmund FitZmaurce stated that France
had obtained from the International Airl'
can Association an agreement OF preemp-
ton on the Congo which had not been offer
ed to England.
1t is reported in Berlin that the Grand
Duke Louis, Of HesSe, will abdicate his
throne in favor Of his son Ernest, under al
vice of the Emperor William. His morga
matte marriage with Nine. kolamine and
subsequent divorce have compromised his
position.
The Berlin police yesterday dispersed a
secret conclaVe of Socialists at ChemnitZ.
Over one hundred delegates were present
The police arrested the Socialist Liebknecht,
who presided. but the procureur royal un
der An order from the government. released
him upon condition thot he would quit the
city.
Captain Newton, passenger OF the
steamer Laxham, which recently sunk after
being in collision with the steamer Gjon
escaped with fifteen Spaniarts and LANDED
at Muros He reports that immediately
after the collision the captain Of the Glol
shot himself The Spaniards, he said, be-
haved badly
The cholera seems to be nbating at Mar
settles and Toulon, though the death rate i
, still heavy The disease has appeared II
many other places in France, and has broker
out in Spain. Secretary Frclinghnysen ma
received an elaborate report from Consu
, Mason at Marseiles on the origin and pro
eress OF the epidemic.
Under the Mexican law soldiers are per
mitted to kill persons who resist arrest, o
l. l.: l,tf nt n
J This law is being enforced with vigor. TIL
: revolutionary forces in the State Of Gurrer
+ were recently attacked, and General Pinzo
g with six soldiers, who were taken prisoners
;, were killed while attempting to escape
y Two general officers have also been kllle
:, in the State Of Iucatan, and one in tn
! town Of Morelia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

FROM AN inspection of the lists of the
names of the "workingmen" of the country
who have announced their intention of sup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01
Death of Henri Laube

VIENNA, Aug. Henri Laube the Ger
man p oct, literateur and director is dead
aged 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

NoTlcE.-'rhe regular monthly meeting of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company will be held
Tomorrow friday evening at 8 o'clock full
atiendanre is requested
jy3l-2t c. H PIcKIN. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

E'r NoTrcE-J W. Dyer Co., % south Roy
al street. have on hand river and Norfolk crabs
steamed and live; also clans. All olders prompt
ly filled and delivered free of charge IT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY AND EN-
~ tcrprisc by buying the Alexandria Shirt. de-
cidcdly the best One Dollar Shirt on the market,
manu- featured and for sale BY
BROWN & CHAPMAN,
iy9 1GO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

M NERAL WATERS.-A fresh supply of HUI
vi nyad Buffalo, Lithia, Allegheny, Friedrichs-
hall, Hath IN, Congress, Geyser Farmville Litha
and Pcnnsy lvania Bedford received and for sale
by SUMMERS & ALLEN,
iy11 H. W. cor King and ROYAL streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

rOOCi PEERLESS ICE CREAM FREEZER,
VI the best in the market and lowest price
Takes half the usual amount Of ice aid always
gives perfect satisfaction. For sale at SO King,
corner of Royal streets, by
isl J. IT. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-01

uAMMOCKS. HAMMOCKS! HAMMOCKs!-
IL new supply just received, in cord, (co-
orcd) at 50 cts aud 81 90 and the best Mexican
Colored Grass at $500 each.
jy23 MCLEAN & UHLER, so King St
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

am here in Chicago, estensibly to
attend a stockmen's convention, but
really to witness the overshadowing
national Republican convention, and
give the politicians the benefit of my
advice. What care | at such a time
for mavericks, for the wild, untram-
meled steer, for the docile heifer, or
for the innocent and playful calf 1t
shall never be said that in the hour of
his country's peril John L. Routt neg
lected the cause of patriotism for
but, why do you giggle, sirF
And Mr. Magee was, unmistakably
giggling. He could not help it. The
success of his scheme to entrap the
shrewd Colorado statesman so elated
him that he could not repress his
mirth, and so from quiet giggle he
passed by natural and rapid stages
into a vociferous laugh. Gov. Routt
regarded him in silent astonishment
until finally Mr.. Magee had the good
ness to explain the Joke and establish
his identity.
"For heavens sake, don't say any
thing about it in the papers, pleaded
Gov. Routt. Bring all the boys
around and we'll open wine and talk
politics for a whole day, but don't
give this thing away in the papers 1t
would break me all up in Colorado"
Chicago News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

Gov. John l.. Routt, of Colorado,
had bafiied all the newspaper repor-
ters until last evening he was circum-
vented by an ingenious trick. Ever
since his arrival in Chicago last Fri
day, he has protested that he came
here for the sole purpose of attending
western stockmen's convention, and
when ever reporter approached him
he declined to say word about polit-
ical matters, but expressed desired
to talk about Texas steers, Durham
heifers, and ranch topics generally.
II did not particularly interest the
newspaper men to hear about such
things at this time, and moreover they
were satisfied that the willy little Col
orada stateman was possuming when
he pretended to take no interest in the
great political struggle at hand, Ac
cordingly a scheme was devised last
evening whereby Gov. Routt was cap
tured and taken into camp, in grand
style. Mr.. Guy Magee, the tall,
robust city editor of the Times, at
tired himself in wild western garb
and sauntered carelessly up to Gov.
Routt, who was seated in the lobby
of the Grand Pacific, apart from the
crowd. ~, :, ,i...,
"Purty big herd on 'cm here y said
Mr.. Magee, Stimulating the vernacular
of the ranch.
Gov. Routt nodded assent and re-
marked that the eyes of the country
were now fixed upon Chicago.
"Waal, l s'posc So" said Mr.. Magee,
"but don't take no stock in politics.
I'm herder, and if / make q round
up at the polls once every four years
for the Republican party, ] calculate
I'm doin' my duty"
81, too, am a hcrder,' said Gov.
Routt, "but never let that interfere
with my veneration for, and services
in behalf of, the grand old Republi-
] can party. AZ this present moment
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18
How A Company was Won.

Jack Williams, says an exchange,
was brave sergeant Of regiment
which undrilled and undisciplined, had
joined the army of the Potomac, just
as the terrible campaign of 1854 be-
gan. '
Before the army reached Petersburg,
Jack commanded his company, the
captain and lieutenants having been
killed. His galantry was SO conspic-
uous that he was recommended for n
captaincy in the regular army.
Ordered before an examining board
at Washington, Jack presented him
self, dressed in q soiled, torn uniform,
with bronzed face and uncut beard.
The trim, dapper officers composing
the board had never been under fire
or roughed it in the field but they
were posted in tactics, and in the the
ory of war.
Though shocked at jacks unsol-
dierly appearance, they asked him all
sorts Of questions about engineering,
mathematics, ordnance, and cam
paigns. Not single question could
Jack answer. "What is an echslon?'
asked one of the board. Don't
know" answered Jack.
"What is an abatis 2"
Never saw one."
"a redan ?"
"You fellows have got me again, y
replied Jack.
"Well, what is a hollow square,
sir ?" -.
Never heard of one before; guess
they don't have them down at the
front do they?' a."
"What would you do, sir, if you
were in command of company. and
cavalry should charge OH you ?" asked
lisping fellow in white kids.
"Do, you fool'' Numbered Jack !:
81 would give them Hail Columbia,
that's what I'd do" 4t
This ended the examination and
the report of the questions and an
swcrs, with the adverse judgment of
the board, were sent to President Lin
coin. ..
His private secretary read the re-
port to him; and when he came to
the only answer that Jack had given,
the President said.-
"Stop read that over again"
That's just the sort of men our
army wants. said the President, TAX
ing the report and dipping his pen in
the ink-stand. On the back Of the
paper he wrote in clear hand, =
"Give this man captains commits
sion. A. LINCOLN u
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18
The Moon Inhabited.

Berlin, says translation from Nya
Pressen Helsingfor, discovery has
lately been made which, without
doubt, will cause the greatest sensa-
ton, not only among the adopts in
science, but even among the most
learned. Prof. Blendmann, in that
city, has found, beyond doubt, that
our old friend, the moon, is not mere
lantern which kindly furnishes light
for the loving youth and gas compa-
nies of our planet, but the abode of
living intelligent beings, for which he
is prepared to furnish proofs most con-
vincing.
This question has agitated humani-
ty from time immemorial, and has
been the object of the greatest inter
est. But the opinions have always
differed very widely, and no two
minds held one and the same. AL
ready in ancient times the belief pre-
vailed that the moon was inhabited
with some higher organized, intelligent
beings, somewhat resembling man,
and in order to communicate with
them the earthly enthusiasts planted
rows of trees several miles in length
so as to form the figure Of the Pytha-
gorean theorem. The celebrated as
tronomer Schroeder, in the beginning
of the present century, fancied that
he could detect places on the surface
of the moon which periodically grew
lighter and darker, and from this fact
he derived the conclusion that the
phenomenon was a proof of existing
vegetation. During the few decades,
however, the idea of life OH the moon
has been held up to ridicule, and
totally scorned by men Of learning.
But, nevertheless, it has now been
proved to be correct.
BY accident DIR. Blendmann found
that the observations of the moon
gave but very unsatisfactory results,
owing to the intensity. of the light
power Of the moons atmosphere,
which is that strong that it affects the
correctness of the observations in a
very high degree. He then conceived
the idea to make the object-glass of
the refractor less sensitive to the rays
of light, and for that purpose he dark
ened it with smoke of camphor. 1t
took months of experimenting before
he succeeded in finding his right de-
gree of obscurity of the glass, and
when finally found he then with the
refractor took very accurate photo
of the moons surface. This he plac-
ed in sun microscope, which gave
the picture diameter of 653 feet
The revelation was most startling. II
perfectly overturned all hitherto en-
tertained ideas of the moons surface
Those level plains which formerly
were held to be oceans Of water PROV
ed to be verdant fields, and what for
merly was considered mountains turn
ed out as deserts of sand and oceans
of water. Towns and habitations of
all kinds were plainly discernible, as
well as signs of industry and traffic.
The learned professors study and OBJ
servations of old Luna will be repeat
ed every full moon when the sky is
clear, and we venture to predict that
the time is not far off when we shall
know more about the man in the moon
than as being an agent in English pol
itics.-Chicago News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18
Little Jack-"Ma. what did

Little Jack-"Ma, what did pa
mean by saying he was bullY'
Ma--"Your pa is broker, and
when n broken wants prices to rise he
is called a bull"
Little Jack-"But suppose he wants
prices to go downi"
Ma-eThen he is called a bear"
Little Jack-"A bear?" fu
\ Ma-"Ycs. Bulls, you know, toss
things up, but bears trample them
down. That is why the terms are
used" .r.. t.
!. Little Jack-"My pretty governess
thinks pa wants things to 60 down,
then" .-ut e
Ma-"Why ?" .e
Little Jack--"Because this morning
she told pa he was a perfect bear, and
then she ran away from him. Phil
adelphia Call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A man never feels more disgusted
with himself than when he has been
watching a red light for half an hour,
and waiting for horse cars approach,
to find that the light comes from a
globe in q corner drug tore.-Boston
Gazette.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

ooh, yes. John Henry; writing
funny paragraphs is as easy as falling
down stairs. All you have to do is
to sit down and think out your funny
things and write them down just as
fast as you can think them out.-Mid-
dletown Transcript.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

"Can you draw dog?' said lady
of a caller. The youth blushed Grim
son, and said it depended upon two
things-the size of the dog and the
strength of the material in the pants.
Burlington Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

Gentlemen of the jury" said a
Tecumseh (Neb.) lawyer last week,
''there were just thirty-six hogs in the
drove. Please remember the fact
just three times as many as are in the
jury box, gentlemen."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A man is merciful to his beast. A
Quincy man refused to vacate his
premises at the command Of his land
lord, on the ground that he had sew
eral setting hens and he hadn't the
heart to disturb them.--Boston Trans
crint.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A gentleman with a large mouth
and proclivity to smile was only
brought to complete rest by being
asked by the photographer to please
try and smile within the limits of the
camera only."-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

Let me see," thoughtfully said
man who was looking at an old well,
"the windlass needs repairs, the buck
ct leaks, the curbing is defective, but
considered as a hole, / think it will
do.-Merchant Traveller.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

Never speculate with your own
money, my son, or very soon you may
have no money with which to specu-
late" Don't be selfish. Give your
friends money the first chance
Atlanta Constitution.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

The theory that the average length
of life is increasing, is borne out by
the fact that there are at present as
many survivors of the war of 1912
as there were fifty years ago.-Bos-
ton Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

Henry Sch@nhals, foreman Henry
Krug Packing Co., st. Joseph, Mo-,
uses DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil with
his men for sprains, cuts, bruises, ETC.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

"No," said Brown to Robinson with
a sigh, 81 haven't got change for n
five, but l should like to have a five
for change.-Boston Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A clerk in an Allegheny dry-goods
store says that the ordinary striped
bed-ticking is a terrible crime. 1t is
mattress-hide, he says.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18
Advertising Rates.

business Cards year, dollar for every line.
local Notices ten cents per line for each insertion
and all notices continued for three months longer,
discount OF 25per cent.
Advertisements usaeeompanied BY verbal OF written
directions will be published three months.
Advertisements under contract ordered out bs
fore expiration Of time will be charged full rates.
No paper discontinued until all arrearsges are paid
Except at the option Of the publisher.
Transient advertisements must be paid In advance
sTTerms CASH, payable quarterly.
Only Metal Cuts inserted
Prices and Terms alike to all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A big proboscis is indicative of in
telligence. In other words, the big
ger it is the more a mans nose
Cincinnati Saturday Night.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

To live long it is necessary to live
slowly.-Cicero.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A revenue officer entered the store
of q merchant who never advertised,
and arrested him because he kept
still house.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

When the iron enters a mans soul
it should nerve him to greater effort.
Iron is very strengthening.-Phila-
delphia Call.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

The Lay of the Tramp is in the hay.
mow.-Waterloo Observer. So is the
Lay of the Hen.-St. Louis South
and West.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

The fashionable tailor has no time
to walk about the streets. He is sew
busy.-New York News. Hem =
Oil City Derrick. Stitch on.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A clean record-the laundry bill.
Boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

1t is mean man who will stick up
sign near the white elephant :
"Look out for paint" boston Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18
Flint & Pere Marquette R. R

Drawing room cars morning and evening trains
between Bay City and Detroit, extra charges only
IS cents.
Night express east runs Sunday night instead OF
saturday. All other trains daily except Sunday.
SANFORD KELLER, Supt
w. ID. HIrCHCOCK,
Ticket Agent, AlpenR, Mich.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18
ADAMSON'S
Botanic Balsam !.
The C;rcatcst victory OF Mod
icaI SciencC.
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Size 30 and rs Cents.


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whom we can furnish without number
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From George w. Martin, NJ. D., gradute of I'M
iversity of New York, and j. ii. Sterns NJ. d., for
Inerly surgeon National Military Asylum, Togus
Me-:
Having examined the formula from which Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balsam is prepared we recom-
mend 1t a safe and reliable medicine for the cure
of coughs, colds whooping-cough, asthma, etc.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

The Metropolitan Club-that used
by the metropolitan police.-The
Hatchet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

Any man can make money-go.-
Whitehall Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-06-18

A Madison street young man calls
his girl "the uses of adversely" be-
cause she is Observation-Disclosures Star.