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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04
The Oldest Member of Congress, In
Age and service.


In our last weeks issue we gave por-
trait of ihS youngest member oil Congress-,
and rs II sequel, we give this week an ex-
cellent Likeness of the oldest member OF the
House, the Hon. VIM. D. Kelley. OF Phil
rdelplia.
Mr.. Kelley was born at Philadelphia
April 18th. 1914, and IL therefore nearly
seventy years Of age. He received a very
thorough English education and began life
as proof reader in printing Office in his
native city. After few years service in
this capacity lie became an apprentice in a
jew,lry establis' ment. Having learned
the trade he removed TO Boston where he
worked five years as II journeyman jeweler;
lie then returned 70 Philadelphia and be-
gan the study Of law aud in the course ei
time entered the profession, also devoting
himself TO various literary pursuits.
Mr.. Kelley was twice elected Prosecu.
| ting Attorney of the city and county oi
| Philadelphia, and served for ten years a,
Judge Of the Court uf Common Pleas o
that city; was delegate to the National
Republican Convention at Chicago in 1860
and one OF Lincoln's heariiest supporters
He became the Republican candidate fol
the Thirty seventh Congress and was elect
ed, and has been returned consecutivel,
every term since his frat election, by al
average majority Of about ten thousans
over his Democratic opponent.
Mr.. Kelley has been aud still is con
spicuons figure in our National LegisIa
ture. his utternnces commanding a presl g
consistent with his long service and varied
experience in public life His greates
ambition is to continue du ring life in hi
present position as representative from
Philadelphn, and his constituency will N,
doubt accord him this honor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The next Republican National Conven'
ton will be composed Of s2s delegates
and inquire 4l5 10 nominate. The Demo
cratic National Convention will be com
posed OF the same number Of delegates, bu
It will require 553 to make nomination
the rule requiring two third vote icr the
nomination.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Next Monday, January 7ih, 1884, prom
ises to I've an evenifu, day Ia American
history. Congress will reconvene alter
The holiday receos, the General Assembly
OF Ohio will commence its 6rst session, aud
upon the mme day the January term OF
the Wood County Common Pleas Court
will he convened. There is general tus7
sci ahead Tor the law makers and the law
hrpukpra
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

"a man who is very fond Of mutton and
considers II very strengthening, had his
theory vindicated in his own proper person
last week. He had eaten hearty dianer
In which .lat article OF TODD was a promi.
nenl dish, and within nm honr thereafter
was 20 ram flied with vigor, that he bulted
a barn doorofi its hiuges, and didn't feel
at all sheepsh when u nelghhor sang oul ;
"Ewe did II that timcl" He only smiled
and responded; "'rhere's nothing tile
ma.a.ter With ME w--H.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04
Soldiers Monument at Defiance.

lDeunnCe DemOCrat.I
The project of erecting monument in
our city in honor .f the brave defenders of
our country, is lau1able one, and the
carnival, held for the purpose Of raising
money for the same, which has just closed
should have been more generally patron
lied by our citizens. The receipts are not
at all satisfactory, which IS greatly to be
regretted. The ground selected by the
committee, in our judgment, is not fit
place 10 erect snch monument as is pro-
posed. Being in front of our Central School
building il is liable TO be damaged by the
careless throwing OF stones by the school
children, and it is also out of the way
The proper place, it seems to us, is the old
historic grounds of Fort Defance-a spot
made 20 by two events, by Gen. Wayne in
1904 and in 1918 by Gen. Winchester
Without doubt, by proper efforts, on the
part of our citizens, through Hon. w. D
Hill, an appropriation could be had from
the Government for the improvement si
"Old Fort Defiance" An appropriation OF
$40 1000 or $4,000 jndiciously expended
the banks on the Maumee and Auglaize
rivers could be protected and the grounds
made most beautiful. With such an i'm
| provement by the Government the grounds
| wonId he saved to us many years as il is
not many years will pass until what j.
known Ms Fort Defiance will be entirely
| wiped out Ten wears hence will be the
| Centennial year OF the erection of the fort
and no doubt our citizens will celebrate
4 4 iI,a il, Tho L.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The telegraph brings the news OF the
death Of Mrs. General Rosecrans at Wash.
inston, on Christmas day, OF cerebral hem.
orrhage. She was Miss Hegeman, OF
New York. the daughter of a prominent
lawyer, and married the General over
forty years ago. .ier children are two
daughters and son.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Bishop Gimonr OF the Cleveland Dio-
csfe, is negotiating for the purchase of a
valuable lot on Euclid avenue, Cleveland
for the erection of large Catholic tleo-
logical college. Such an institution has
long been his dream, and he has been
shaping the finances of his diocese with
that end in view.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The net proceedings Of the Ohio Liquor
Dealers Convention at Columbus last
week will be found in the dispatches on
the first page of this paper. 1t now re-
mains to be seen If the Prshibitionists will
second the motion for the repeal OF the
Scott Law,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

As Mrs. General sherman and daughter
got into their buggy at ST. Xavier's Church,
st. Louis Wednesday, the horses became
frightened, and mndly plunged of, collid.
ing with lamp.poSt. ana wrecking the
vehicle, from which the ladies were res
ened unhurt. One Of the animals, having
broken its back. was shot.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

AT Harror Grace, Newfoundland, a riot
occurred on the 26Ih between Catholics
and Orange men, which resulted in the
killing Of four persons, the mortally
wounding Of seven, and the slightly
wounding OF number of others. There
were Iears OF renewal of tile rioting,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The merchants Of San Francisco are
complaining that their trade with the
Northwest is rapidly decreasing. The
opening OF the Northern Pacific reduced
il 70 per cenl. Four months ago four
steamers week failed 10 suffice to carry
freight to Oregon and Washington Terri
tory, two months later two steamers were
sufficient and now il is reduced TO one in
five dayn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The present auditor OF Hamilton county
reports having fonnd 81 ,0O0, 900 fraudulent
incrense OF valuation of real estates, which
has occurred since 1880. The fraud WIS
peIpetrated il seems with view TO exact
feesto procure a fee for procuring the
rsfunding Of excessive taxes. No arrests,
as yet,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Itstiikes the Ashtabula Adrdnee that
Talmadge's prediction that Bob Ingersoll
will yet Join the minislry is about as plaus
iblc as would be prediction from Bishop
Gilmour that Ed. Cewles will soon JOIN
the Catholic church.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Hon. II. b. Payne, OF Cleveland, Hon.
Geo. II. Pendleton, Gen. Durbin Ward
and Hon. Geo. s. Converse, seem 10 be the
leading namea now used in connection
with the U. S. Scnatorship, aud tho drift oil
sentiment seems to be settling on Payne.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Gov. Hoadly has decided to appoint his
son, Geo. Hoadly. Jr., as his Private Sec.
reiary, and It is understood that ex.Cen-
gresham tindlsy will be Adjutant Gener-
al, and H. ]. Reimund, OF Lancaster, Com.
missioner of Insurance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The Hon. Joseph Longworth, OF Cincin-
natl, one of The wenlhiest men OF the
West, died on Friday OF last week
His wealth is estimated as between SIS.
100000 and 25,oooOco, mostly in real
estate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Governor Murray, OF Utah, estimates
that OF the $50, 900 people in the Terrific
ry, 10000 are Mormons. He believes
that there is now danger Of what will be
virtually polygamic empire in the Far
NHrsk
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

A drove Of 200 turkeys were rkilfally
guided throngh Superior street, Cleveland,
one afternoon last week, by couple OF
men, TO the wonder and sstonishment Of
thoueands who never before saw the like.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Reuben X. Springer, Cincinnati's muni'
fcent donor, has given his own valuable
ar, collection, as well s that bcqueathed
him by his neiee. and 5000 cash, to the
College of Music for its new buildings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The Findlay Je6ersonian jocosely re-
marks: When the Senatorial contest Ia
ended in the Ohio Legislature, II will
PAYNE Pendleton TO Converse with Ward.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Gen. Sheridan will mon make his annual
pilgrimage TO his old home In Ohio, to
visit his mother. She is SO years old, and
the General never neelecls 10 visit her once
year, and oftener when he can.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Mr.. Blake, inventor Of the telephone
transmitter so much used, lives in palaiial
home in the suburbs Of Boston, and
amuses himself by working as an amateur
blacksmith aud mnchinist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Bu,ler, will soon vacste the guberuator-
ial chair Of Massachusetts,. He will then
take up his residence in Washington to
watch his Presidential boom already
aiarted.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The 40oth anniversary ot the birth of
he great refcrmer, Zwinrle, will be ce'e-
brsted throughout Protestant Europe and
America on SUNDAY, January Q.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

A meeting Of the State Forestry A'aoei-
alton wall be held in Columbus, January
IA, 10 and 10.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

II IL aunounced that Henry Ward
Beccher has predicted his own death with
In the year 1884.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

A I"cai train on the Toledo Division lea yea
Toledo al $40 A. NJ. South Toledo At T30 4.
NJ, and arrives at Delphos NJ $40 P, NJ. Re.
turning leaves Delrhos ut $50 A. ~. Sou,h To-
edo 5.l5, and arrives at Toledo at $40 Pm.
SOUTH EASTERN DIVISION.
Trains leave DAYTON for Cincinnati and Well
ston at 7 20 and 1000 4 NJ and 1895 and Ale
p. NJ Returning leave Welst'n at l245 and
400 7. NJ, and Lebanon Junction at 1853, 1902
A. a and 4:i5 and 6:2S 2. NJ.
z. E nwI6nT, W, II. yANpFGRlFL,
Gen. Manager. Snpsrmi,rd,nt.
GEO. A. SAspERsos, Gen. Passenger Agt. ioirdo
W. j. CRaIG Receiver.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

The fnii iist of Committees appointed
by Speaker Carlisle will be found on the
frst page Of this paper.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

Michigan farmers want the tariff on
heans raised.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1884-01-04

MCDONNELL opOMETEK CO.,
2NOrth LaSnile ST., Chicago.
T-Send for Circular.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03

The feeble grow
strong when Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters
is used to promote as
aimilation of the food
and enrich the blood.
Indigestion, the chief
obstacle to ali acquisi-
ton OF strength by
the weak, is an all
ment which iufallibly
snccumbs to the &C
ton Of this peerless
corrective. Loss of
flesh and appetite.
failure to sleep, and
growing evidence of
premature decay, are
speedily counteracted
by the great invigor-
ant which braces up
the physical energies
and fortifies the con-
~stitution against dis
, and Dealers generally.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03

The thermometer at the t.. S. signal
,aice registered 9932o yesterday at 2:3O
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03
LOCAL NOTES.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Tbe last nail was driven in the court
,,ouse en- Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs. w. HI. Hunt and Chas.
r Griffith are expected home to-day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03

Frederick Turner, of Deep creek,
purchased 1900 pounds OF supplies O.
Murphy, Maclay q Co., and lett yester
daV Tor home,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03

The finest sample of wheat we hav
seen this year, was brought in yesterda
from John Neubert's ranch on th
Teton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03

One of our good citizens tried a loaded
oioar Yesterday. 1t went off much to
his amaZement.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-09-03

All of the hotels in the city seem to
be doing d splendid business this week,
Twenty guests registered at the Over
land Yesterday. w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

In effect August 3, 1884.
Trains leave Washington, from station, corner OF
Sixth and streets, as follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at $40 a. IN.
daily; Fast Line, $40 a. m daily, to Cincinnati
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Car to st. Louis
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago. with Sleep.
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Western Express
TAO D. M, daily, with Palace Cars to
Pittsburg. Also connects, daily, for Chicago
with Sleeping Car Pittsburg to Chicago. Mail
Express, 1000 p. M, daily, for Pttsburg and
the West, with Palace Sleeping Car Washington
to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandagua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
10:O0p. m. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester Train leaving
Washington Saturday night will not run beyond
Remove.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira, at
$40 q. M, daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:15, 500 and HOO
a. M, 2:1O, 400 1000 and Ills p. M. On
Sunday 400 1000 and LIS p. m. Limited
daily, except Sunday.
For Boston without change 2:1O p. IN. every
weekday. On Sunday, 400 p. m.
For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through trains connect at
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex,
sffording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
Ing uOuUlc leHElaSe CIoSS Non 1OEh SlGy.
For Philadelphia, 7:15. $40 and HOO a. m,
2:1O 400, 600, 1000 and Ills p. m. On
Sunday 400, 600, 1000 and LIS p. m. Linn
tied Express, $40 8. M, daily, except Sunday.
a. NJ. and 1905, 2:1O, 400, 4:25, 4:40, 600,
TAO, 1000 and Ills p. m. On Sunday, $40
and HOO a. M, and 400, 600, TAO, 1000
and Ills p. m.
For Pope's Creek Line 635 g. m, and 4:4O p. n. =,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 6:35 g.. m and 1905 and 4:4O
p. m, daily except Sunday.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKsBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WARRINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, $50, TOO, 9:25, HOS and 11:35
a. m, 2O5, 1926 $780, 6:25, sos and 1885
nj. On Sunday at $780, 925 and HOS a. NJ,
and sos p. m.
For Richmond and the South $50 and 11:O5
m, daily, and 500 p M, daily, except Sunday,
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington Cos,
7:5O, 1000 and 1910 a. M; LOO, 800. 1923,
$40, 7:O5 snd 1O:4O p. ~. and 1910 mid
night, except Monday. On Sunday at 7:5O and
1910 a. nl.; 7:o5 and 1910 p M and 2:1O
night.
Tickets aud information at the Office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna Avenue, and at
the station where orders can be left for the check
ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. ]. 3. WOOD, G. P. A
CHAS E. PUGH, I'M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
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,I1A~ElNfroN, u,.n WESTERN Is Il.
Ia g 81 e: 80. - -


SUMMER AkE4 AGi.NENl
FOUR TRAINS DAILY :t1'WEEN ALEXAN.
Bi.lA 40 BOUND ltlI.G
Leave. waStngt..n ~ . ~ i. iii, 4i % =. 10.
- Il .-xai:.'ria Al - - .,.; -, j.. IA. Pass
Il ~ j. ,.i.i srii.-.' E,"..iG iiil al t., 80 p,
III; aud ~ y. i..~:t '.uuii ill n! ) 30 e.
Ii. aud : 81 :. ;'sas l,,esh.lrs going
"aI.i ~ Z; - IL. ar 5 y. H.. AMI arrive n:
4!exsiIrip hi : ui a. III. and = u >; a., AID :;
Washington: II = Is II. III. aud 7 % p. N
SUNDAY TRAINS
!. aye Washington ut 8 % u. H. and = O!J D. Ill.
aleSairia AZ 8 30 Il. VI. aud s ID p, H. Pass
lie, slire. going westward, at II 80 !. III. aud
10 ~ !. IL. Arrives AT Hound Hill at IL 19 y.
~. and II p.
ya-'~ Passengers from Washington will take the
1.'s3h. Ohio and West Il. cars ut the Baltimore and
'ctoiAc Railroad station at 1925 a. III. and 4:25 p.
w.: an.i 20 through IL Found Hill without chang
AT ears
The 9::'5 4 ~. rain f:,.i. Alexandria and 1919
PIN. train from Round Hill CONNECT at Round Hill
with Daily i.inc Of Coaches for S!ickersvilo, Ber
ryvileand Winchester; a'so with Line of Coaches
which leave i.eesburr iail. ftI Aldie End Middle
hurg.
Boil: trains, Westward. make close connections
Conrt House.
One thousand mile communication tickets, bear.
ing twu uamcs S!,: one thousand mile tickets
bearing a: The ISSUES u i family or members of a
firm, $40
Alcxand ria, pr;l Is, 1854
sp1S s.M. BROPHY supt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11

tSIaa trsin South bound, connects at Charlottcs-
rille with Chesapeake and Ohio Railway West
", Lknchburg, with Norfolk X WeStsr, K X,
etruutl. Southwest Virginia IL Sasi,villc. sc"
"5iirs Memphis, Little Rock ard i".ss and
with 'Stichmond and Allegheny Railway or i,cx
:1gt:5 AMI Natural Bridge, mo al lisnril!e
iyithS.ichnlont aud Dauvl:, Ea.;ro.:t. to SCuth
md dolthaes
: MI! train Nurti, bound cunnac!s Il ynchhurs
SitlAhc t. i 4. X. l.. iui LrxirEt,E and Natural
tr;.;c End at Charlottesville with E. s.. o. Il. w.
6. sL,uutu., CliftQl ForG' AuG intermediate
tzrlnSts
= ESSnress trains south bound connect at Char
,r,Lt .sville with Chesapeake and Ohio r. W. AID
Il Danville with E. & d. Z. T., for all points IN
sutf Southeast Southwest, and East.
F&, Fairfax T.. h. daily connection at Fairfax
Statinn.
Tfains SO, 81, "a aud SO connect to and from
IVA seBENTON daily, and train 50 daily, except
Sunday to and from Warrsnton.
t. MIXED TRAINS, leave Alexandria daily, OK.
:suLSunday, $50 a. IN. and 800 and Ills p H.,
rctr;Tuing arrive at Alexandria 11:20 a. NJ and
.3:rat and 7:45 p. N.
|: FRANKLIN DIVISION. daily, except Sunday,
-ieas.: Rocky Mount TOO a.. M, arriving ut
Fruiklin Junction 1890 a. u. Leave Frank.
| g:AS p. NJ, making connection at Franklin
JUNCTION with mail trains so and 81 also with
Elocgl freight trains to Lynchburg and nanvllle
/ MANASSAS DIVISION, daily, except Sunday:
7 Lesve Washington TOO a. nj. and $40 pm. !;
+ Alexandria $40 T. r,. and 5:35 p. M; arrive at
Stl-sburg 1915 and $50 p. M, connecting with
/ the Valley Road East and West, and 1t River
T with Shen Val. r. R. for Lursy aud Wayncs-
boro Returning, leave Strasburg 2:O5 p. IN. and
800 a. H., arriving at Alexandria G:35 p. m.
and . 20 a. ,u Washington 7::3O p. m. and 1925
am.
MIXED TRAINS leave Alexandria daily, cx-
cert Sunday, 500 4. ~, arriving at Strasburg
49, D. m Returning, leave Strasburg $40 am,
arriving at Alexandra $50 p. m.
Fer Middleburg, connection at Plains station.
For Upperville, connection at Delaplane.
3.9;" Pullman Sleeping Cars between New
York, Washington and Atlanta on trains Nos. Do
AMI ST. At Atlanta change is made to car for
New Orleans
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Nos. so and 81 be.
tween Washington and New Orleans via Bristol
and Atlanta
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Atlanta and New Orleans, on trains Nos. 52
anil So.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Augusta. Ga, on trains Nos. 81 and %. via
Greensboro, Charlotte and Columbia.
Trains Nos. 81 and IS are solid trains, with
Pullman Cars attached, running through between
Washington and Louisville, via Charlottesville,
Stanton and White Sulphur.
All trains make good connections, at Washing.
ton to and from North and West
Through tickets at lowest rates to ell important
'''''' - '''0 O Us THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
w NJ s. DUNN, Eug and Supt.
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Ateyaudtla WazEttf
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER il.

HOTEL SwINDLER.-Perhaps one OF t."
r,ost notable attempts at hotel swindling
happened in the Windsor. of New York
citv. some years ago. 1t never got into the
hands of the police because the matter was
settled, but it was bold bit of work. once
;, hen The Shah cr Persia and lot of high
cocks loruus were travelling around, Mr..
;,iic. Who then IAN the Windsor, got a dis
,arch from Selim Bey, an Abyssiniau prince
who was travelling III Europe and inten'''
TO extend his trip TO America he "rde'' q
"a swell suite Of rooms and everything u
sr.ping. When ne reached here ne PROV"
to be dark bMt rather handsome iooh'"s
fellow, and for long time he Call oasn ~
Murray Hill Hegave dinners, supPers "l''
parties without stint, and became very IL"
innate with some OF the biggest ,aIiii'e' ~
town. They were much tcSIeu 20 I 20. n
eosy terms with prince, and no one knew
= h.t,er than Se!im Bey. Well, all this
,ime he was waiting for his remittance,
INIT thew never came. And when Mr.. Wait,
telegraphed to Egypt about him he learne"
,hat Seiim Bey was Hebrew GUIDE wh"
nicked M some knowledge of the Europea"
languages in Reyroot, and then for steallrr
had to fly. He Jared as badly at Cairo. ann
then went to Alexandria, where ne induced
some foolish girl TO elope with him. he
managed to get possession OF her JeWels,
and slipped off alone, and from that
time Selim Bey took to beating the hotels
in the big cities of Europe and Travelled
about as prince. Of course MIR. waite
called him to account. But what should ne
do but appeal to one of the big families tnas
he knew, and, in spite of all, they eele ven
later on turned up at the Fifth Avenue Ho.
tel. But he was detected there and fired"
N. Y. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
w A. JOHNSON s. CO.

VIZ A. JOHNSON s. CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand GIBSON'S XIX. XXX, XXXE
ands PURE OLD RYE OLD CABINET ant
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS ard
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES. to which
they invite the attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country 10. merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Fro
duce solicited, for which they guarantee inc high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Roy:t! street
sep14 AlCxandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-11
FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.

The steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D
NESDAY, at 7:30 a. H. for Leonardtown, and
EVERY FRIDAY, at 1870 Il H., for River Land
ings as far down as Nomini, returning on alter
nate days Fare 25 cents for any landing.