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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

RAPID TKANo1r.-The latest and best
form ofrapid transit is FOR person troubled
with sick headache TO take dose OF DR..
Leslie's Special Prescription and note what
rapid transit train the atfliction takes for
its departure. See advertisement in another
cOlumn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

VIRGINIA: At rules held in the Clerks Office
Y of the Circuit Court Of the City OF AieXan'
dria on the 9th day of February, 1850.
Terence McCracken, who trades and does business
under the name and style of p Mctrarken Il
Bro plaintiffs. vs.. Guy C. Goss, defendant.
Debt.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to recover OF
the defendant the sum Of S3O2l2. with Interest
thereon from September 1:}th, 1854, until paid.
and to attach and subject to the payment OF tho
same 100 shares of the stoc.. Of the Virginia iron
Ship Building Company, belonging to tho aid
defendant, and the estate OF the defendant in SAID
company, and moneys due from said company t"
the defendant.
The defendant. Guy G. Goss. not having entered
his appearance and given security according 10
the act of Assembly, and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that
he is not Il resident Of this State: 1t is or
dered, that the said defendant appear here with
in one month after due publication of this order.
and do what is necessary to protect his Interest
in this suit; and that copy Of this order be forth.
with inserted in the Alexandria GAZETTE, Il news
paper published in the city of Alexandria, once "A
week for four successive weeks, and posted at the
front door of the Court House Of this city.
copy teste: JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
Wattles & Mushbach pc feb6-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
FANCY GOODS.

NALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.
Our purchases are heavy for this SEASONS
TRADE, securing the best makes Of Goods at un-
precedented low figures.
Merino and Wool Underwear, the largest stock
ever displayed in this city. Prices extremely low.
Hosicry-a magnificent MISUNDERSTANDING all
the leading coors. Prices attractive.
Glove stock, as usual, complete. Several new
makes added, Kid, Dogskin, Goat, Horse Hide,
Castor. Seal Skin, Cashmere. Cloth ard Silk.
Prices moderate.
Mems Fine Ncckwear, Shirts Collars, Cuffs,
Corsets, HaDdkcrchicfs Towels Yarns. German
town Wool, &c.
We extend al invitation to all
sep11 G. N. ADAMS 80 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

'tiS !.aSNtS,
j
Wholesale
GROCER AND LIQCUR MERCHANT,
Corner Markc, street and Strand,
Alexandris, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING Az
BLASTING POWDER.
4 full line of celebrated pure old Whissi;:
Brsndies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey Co.'S. Phi!".
.lelphia and Claggetts Baltimore Alcs and Bergc'
& Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agontfor the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS
Orders promptly attended to and consignmerts
solicited ny1-l!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

y1lHE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore existing
i between JEO w. PEAKE aud B. w. MALLS,
unser the i'm name of PEAKE X MALLS, is
thi, day dissolved. J. W. Peake alone will settle
the affairs of said firm.
January 21, 1SS5-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
TOHN w. PEAkE.
Successor to Peake & Nalls),

iSuccessor to Peake & Nalis),
Dealer iP
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, HARDWARE,
Paints Oils Leads Cement, Lumber Lime,
Calcinsd Plaster, Slate, Marble and
Nantes Hearths sc.
CORNER KING AND ST. ASAPH STREETS,
ian21-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS.

JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS.
NO. is KING STREETS
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Wholesale and Retail Dealcrs in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Builders Hardware. Locks Hinges. Screws
DoorBolts, Latches, &C., Saddlery, Hardware
Bride Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hames, &C., &c.
Wheelwrights' Hardware, Axles, Rims, Hubs
Spokes, Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket
. Table, Carving, and Butcher Knives, &c, Guns
Pistols, &c. A full and complete stock of first.
class goods away in store and sold at lowest cash
prices aug15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
NOTICE

E will certainly invigorate and promote the
growth of the hair, whether lost from age, sick
ness or any other cause is entirely free from poi-
SON and will restore the natural color if faded
dead from the use ofimpure washes. For sale by
WAKEFIELD & HALL, Druggists,
feb12 Cor. Prince and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

GRuDKAS 4 Cu..
}.
Tbulesai> Dealer :.ud Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR. SAL
AND FISH.
4 full line OF celebrated puro old Whisklcs,
E,andies,, Gin, Rum, &c. Massey & CO. Philadcla
NH and Claggets's Baltimore Ales, and Berger :
Engcs Lage, Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James 5. Kirk Cos. Standar"
,;osu, and for the Baltimore River Stsamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignmontE
u,;citci, Ea. II King street,
,ny1 # Alexandris. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
yiEiNEIsS.

81 Il MINIS.
CTEAMER ARROWSMITH FOR ~U-.D =
y POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. Eas sSe3.ss.s-zs
Leaves Washington, from 18th st. wharf at Z AM,
and Alcxandria. from foot of King street, at b
a. II. MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, returning
Oh Tuesdays and Fridays, for all River Landings
as far as Eomini Creek, Cmrrioman aud st. Glenn
ents Day. -, ....-.. r...-.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
ieare Alexandria 7:3O $50, $50 1n:3o and
1870 A. NJ, 1890 1:3O. $50. 800. 4:3O, $50.
and 6:3O p u.
Leore Washington: 7:3O, $3.50, $50. 1890 and
1880 A. u. 1920 1870, $50, $50, 1:30. $50,
AMI 6:3O p H.
Same schedule on Sundays commencing at $50
G. III.
For information apply NJ office 18th st. wharf,
Washington, D. c., and at office foot Of King ST.,
Alexandria. Va. G. w. RIDLEY, Manager.
JB PADGETT Agent je3O
DOTOMAC STEAMBOAT COM ~Uw-s
L PANY. Ezt sxEaI4.I--.l.
The ever popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EVERY
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at
$50 p Ill.
Fare, one way 81. Round trip, $500.
This is the only line that conDects in Norfolk
with the Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply ut company's
office It'll St wharf Washington.
Orto PHILIP B. II ZOE.
apps Agt. Prize 81. wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

WARFIELD 6 HALL,
d L u G. l S rs
Corner Prince and Fairfax street.
descriptions a speciality. English. French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia Hedyosmia, Geranium
and Florida Water; Genuine Lubins Extracts
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes: full assortment Of Patent Med-
cines, Coxe's Gelstino, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa.
rine; Spices of all kinds, and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
same quality can be obtained elsewhere dec 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

WYNN. MANN'S RED WARRIOR AXES at 8s
w King. corner Of Royal streets.-We have
commenced receiving our Fall supply. and have
in store 70 dozen of VIM Mann's Celebrated Red
Warrior Axes, which were made expressly for
our trade, to which we invite the attention of
purchasers These Axes were purchased at the
lowest cash quantity price, and will DC sold al
0'r ncte ~ J. C. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York with al points West and Northwest, and al
Alexandria with Virginia Midland hallway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully aud promptly
For further Information apply to
Z. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janneys wharf
j. W. THOMPSON, President
1916 T street.
scp27-tf Washington, D. c.
(;LYDE'S STEAM LINE WE KY TIC
PHILADELPHIA. s9mknm
Appointed sailing days from hloxs "A EV.
cry TUESDAY and from Philadelph EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Vir-
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with pronptness aud 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.
VIM =. CLYDE g. CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Gcorgt'n.
;snS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

~ s LEA idasSiR e DE5 9'0 ''N ''''
Nos. sni S. Fairfas =.
Established 1882
p11Rr DRUGS sad TEDlcINEs, CHEMICALS
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDl-
CINES. GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
propric.ors Of huodyne Pastoral. Lubrichtlnr
Liniment. Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents 10, Ayers Medicines, Eeai!y-
mixed and Tiute2 GLOSS Paints, NG.
Every effort will be made :,,aintsi., u. nigh
reputation OF our old establishment. N.Y.
4 A. wARFIEAD,
II. Successor to isuAeY < TO-
DEALER
DRUGS, PAINTS OILS, GARDEN SEED.
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES.
Acids. Dive StuAs and Druggists Suudries.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and inquiries from tho country promptly
~ NEW BUILDING,
sep1 &c. 1872 King street.
SUNNEEs 6 ALLES''
DRUGGISTS.
n W. corner King and Pitt streets
DEALERS IN DRUGS. PATENT MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY,
BRUSHES, &C., &c.
BOTTLERS- OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARJLLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct23
SAMUEL H IUFT'
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS.
Dealer il
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &C., &c.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours, day and night. ap4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

THE WONDERFUL CHURN!-We have the
i agency for this Churn, which Is uhdouptedi!
the hest in the market In it butter can be made
in three 81 minutes, and can be washed, salted
and worked in the Churn, without injuring the
grain, and is easier to clean than any other in the
market. Call and examine.
an10 MCLEAN & UHLER 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D
NESDAY, at 1880 a. Ill., for LeOmsrdtnwn, and
EVERY FRIDAY, at 7:3O 4 m, for River Land
ings as far down as Nomni, returning on alter
nate days Fare % cents for any landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
COAL COMPANY.

u
The second annual meeting of the stockholders
MONDAY, March I'd, 1885, at 1850 o'clock a..
H. at tho Aston House, in the city OF New York,
for the election of Directors and transaction of
such other business may come before the meet
ing. G. II. DUHRlNG, President
j. NJ COTTON, Secretary ian17-1aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

DLATED WARE! PLATED WARE!!-We
i have large assortment of Plated Ware, con-
sisting of Forks. Spoons, Butter Knives, Mustard
Spoons, Fruit Knives, Oyster Forks, ETC., of
Roger's Meriden Manufacture, in Double and Trip
pie Plates which we are selling at cost. Also a
nice lot of Tea and Table Spoons, Silver Plate on
Steel. This is a rare chance for those desiring
goods in this line Goods at cost for cash only.
oct14 MCLEAN g. UHLER, 80 Kingst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

MOTHER SWANS INFALLlBLE, TASTE
VM LESS CATHARTIC WORM SYRUP is per-
fectly harmless, and the most effective worm de-
stroyer extant. Never does harm. Always does
good. A good cathartic. 1t is sweet aud NICE
twenty-five cents per bottle. For sale by
A. A. WARFIELD,
Successor to Janney & Co.,
aug26 1872 King street.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15
HAIL! MERRY DAY.

Oh, blessed, blessed day on which our Lord
was born!
Thy Glad return we celebrate once more:
While everywhere sweet bells ring In the
Christmas morn.
And nations sing His praise whom we adore
While the sweet church bells ring
Hail TO our Savior! King!
Our Lord whom we adore
Born in no earthly fame,
Yet shall He ever reign
Our Christ, forcvcrmorc!
Now gather happy hearts around the Christmas
board,
And Joyous greetings pass from each to each {;
While young and old bring forth their precious
hoard,
And distribute their gifts with merry speech.
While the sweet church bells ring
Hail 10 our Savior King!
Our Lord, whom we adore!
Borr in no earthly fame,
Yet shall He ever reign
Our Christ, foreverInore!
Lila " Cushn,a,,, in ST. LouiS Magazine.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15

ing in country road far beyond { he
village OF Jefferson, are magnificie Mt
houses, homes of the wealthiest me n
in the city, varying in style OF archi-
lecture from the typical Southern
house, with its great pillars and broad
galleries, to the latest craze, the Swiss
cottage. Beautiful lawns and gardens
surround them, from which the rich
perfume of orange. myrtle, Cape jas
mine and magnolia combined fills the
air.-Yobile Register.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15
A Celebrated ThOrOughfare.

The famous shell road of New Or
leans is Il boulevard of almost snowy
whiteness, nearly 200 feet in width and
9 miles it length, extending from the
western limits of the city to Lake Pont-
chartrain. A summer evening drive
along this road, through the forests of
cypress and oak, the black moss hang
ing in festoons across the way, pre-,
sents weird and novel sight. ST.
Charles avenue, the aristocratic resi-
dence street of the city, is in the south
ern or new portion of the town, and is.
perhaps, the most beautiful of all. 1t
Is paved with asphalt, and from it's be-
gining at the Tiyoli circle. where
stands the Lee monument. to It's end.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15

Among the most valuable expert
ments made recently with a view to
ascertaining the difference in the con-
sumption of coal between running Il
train very rapidly and at very low
speed, those upon the Pennsylvania
road, near Philadelphia, present the
most pertinent and definite data for
arriving at a conclusion. According
to Unpublished account, the same con-
ditiOns, same number of cars, and SIM
liar engines were employed, and the
trains in each case went the same dis
tance-l19 miles out and back. with
same stops. The fast train ran on
schedule express time and consumed
6,725 pounds of coal; the slow train
ran at twelve miles an hour, and con-
sumed APO pounds, being saving of
2,305 pounds.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15
Wind Against Steam.

+. Vinton Blake contributes capi-
tai story of ce-yachting on the Hudson
to the January 50. Nicholas. from which
we print the following vivid account of
a trial of speed between an ice-yacht
and the fast express:
There is a roar and rush behind
them. What next?
"The down train! The boys look
over their shoulders as the big black
monster shoots past. The whistle
blows sharply; there are handkerchiefs
waving from the windows. The ice
yacht is just now holding nearly across
the river
"A race! race, boysH cries the
skipper, as he gives quick turn of his
hand, and with a sheer and spring
they are off after the train.
Now the race-the race, boys!
Steam against wind! How they fly!
Everything is blurred and melted to-
gether and indistinct. The ice is all
a blush white haze, with that diamond
sparkle from the runners blazing up.
"The windows or the train are filed
with heads: they seem to shout at the
party on the ice-yacht, who hear only
the rush and roar OF the wind and the
runners. The wind increases; the
boat rears higher; the windward run
ner cuts fiercely through the air, and
the crushed ice flies in q shower. AL
most mp with the train, now; and
creeping on!
"Will the wind hold? But never
fear; this is no flaw, but steady gale.
1t seems as if the black train were
slowing up; yet not is the yacht
which is flying faster, literally on the
wings of the wind. And nova crack
in the ice ahead!
"The skipper raises himself and
scans the ice with eager eye. An old
hand at ce-yachting is he.
"'We can do it, think, he says.
Nov, brave 'Rondinan And the
train sees the crack, too; the cars
seem alive all their long length with
heads and gestures and warning
shouts. Do they think everybody is
asleep there on that light, flying,
feathery wandererp
1.-The upper edge of the crack is
higher by full six inches than the
lower; and between swirls the black,
treacherOus water. They are upon it.
"Whiz!-Splash!-as the edge.ice
sags and the runner catches the cold
tide. There is wild, tremulous swing
and sway, toss of the windward run
ncr, and the crack is far astern. How
the train cheers! And look, now, the
black, snorting engine falls behind!
Wind against steam! Give them three
cheers, boys, and swing your caps, and
hold fast while you are about it. The
track is clear ahead; the locomotive
whistles and snorts and shouts in wild
salute at the yachts victory. Faster,
-faster,-till there is only the ring of
the runners, the roar and rush of the
wind, the tremble and leap and swing
and sway of the wayward craft"
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15
SAVED AS BY FATE.


what can it be, Louise, that is SO
charming about Alicep Any one but
her would be pronounced homely, with
those features; besides, she is a straw
berry blonde, she is freckled, and she
has the most immense feet-wears q
six at the very least"
II am sure cannot say, but fascina-
ting she certainly is; it must be in her
manner or in her accomplishments
Who would ever have thought when
she came here six months ago that she
would now be the belle of Lancasterp''
IL didn't, I'm sure, or l never
would have allowed papa to offer her a
home with us; just listen to that voice!
And Jeanette Taylor paused as the
sweet tones of her cousins voice came
floating up to them from the music
room.
''She is practicing up for the con
cert. I'd give the world to keep he
away from there. Claude Moltrop il
sure to fall deader in love with he
than ever, for she does look stunning
i'm her concert dress, in spite of her RET
hair"
"Do you think that would make an,
difference, Jeannep Wouldn't he fol
low her just the same if she did no
attend the concerto
Hardly, for, you see, Claude knows
nothing of this sudden summons Alic,
has receive from Uncle George, and i
he should not meet her tonight, fee
sure / could secure him before Alic,
would ever see him again, for yol
know she goes IN the early train
IL rather think SO myself" muset
Louise Lorton, Jeanne Tay lor's mar
ried sister. ''He seems to be almos
as attentive to you as he Is to Alice; i
may be only her singing which at
tracts him. What are you going t,
wear tonight, Jeannep"
my white tissue, but know it's al
vain to think anything about it, if sh
sings at that concert. / wish | dar
send her away this minute" an,
Jeanne Taylor looked at her sister " it
despair and anger in her black eyes.
''It was a mistake, fathers bringin.
her here" said Mrs. Lorton. "Bu
you must do nothing rash Jeanne; per
haps may find a way to prevent he
attending the concert"
"Oh, Louise, howp have positivel
begged her not to 60, have hinted tha
it was unladylike to sing in public, bu
she is not to be turned from her cours
single iota."
Mrs. Lorton smiled, and, bendin,
over, whispered in her sisters ear
few words which acted like magic upol
the despairing look in Jeanne's face.
''Oh. Louise, if you only could" sh
said
81 think l can," replied Mrs. Lorton
"And now 60 down stairs and offer t,
help Alice with her packing and thel
when you are both dressed come to M
in the dining room where, | will hav
glass of lemonade prepared fo
YOU"
Jeanne departed with little tri
umphant laugh, and Mrs. Lortol
took up her sewing with a self.sstsfie,
look.
Alice Taylor was an orphan. He
parents had left her small fortune
and when her uncle Harvey had offere,
her house with his own daughter
she had accepted, not because sh
could not support herself, but for tn
compapionship she had hoped to Tin,
with her cousins, who were about he
own age. She had missed somethn,
in their demcanor from the first, bu
they had never been particularly un
kind. Still the lonely girl missed tn
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1885-01-15

A man In Tuscarora, New, teased big
tarantula with a little stick. The venomous
insect jumped about four feet and bit its tor.
mentor on the wrist, inaicting wound that
cost him doctor bill and long lay Of from
work.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-04-04
RECKONING TIME.
The Methods of Marking the Passage of
Time by Various Peoples.

The Methods of Marking the Passage of
Time by Various Peoples.
Among many peoples the modes of
reckoning time do not deserve the
name of system. The Otaheitans used
the changes of the moon and the growth
of the bread fruit; the Makha Indians
on Cape Flattery the moon and the
seasons, of which latter they distin-
guished two, the cold and the warm:
The Muysca Indians, according to Hum
boldt, had 81 lunar months in their
cycle, and 20 of these cycles formed a
larger one. Where there were no re-
ligious festivals connected with the new
or the full moon, people gave up the
luni-solar year altogether and adopted
the solar year only. combining themselves
to bringing day and night into con-
nection with it as far as possible, and
paying no regard to the moons course.
1t was soon found that the solar year
was approximately 365 days in length,
and this we find first in the year of
the ancient Egyptians. They divided
their solar year of 365 days into
y months, each of 80 DAYS,
to which they added supple
mentary days. The years were counted
according to the reigns, and the Canon
OF Ptolemy is chronological table Civ
ing the commencing years of the vari-
Gus kings, The same form of year is
found among the Persians, with the
difference that the supplementary days
are added to the eighth and not to the
twelfth month. Their months had
names, not numbers, and their wears
We're reckoned from the accession Of
Sezdegird, an era from which the PE-'
slams, especially in some parts of India,
still count their years. 1t is remarka-
bic that so ineXact year, originating
so long ago, should have existed through
centuries down to our own day, al
though its incorrectness was early
recognized. The Egyptians, for whom
the time of the rising of the
Nile, at the ascent of Sirius.
was of great Importance, noticed
soon the occurrence came later and
later in their year; on New Years Day
four years later it was the second day,
eight years the third, and 50 on. On
this they based the Sothis, or Dog-star
period Of 1,461 Egyptian years, in the
course of which Sirius rose successfully
on every day Of the year. Then came
the knowledge of the year of 1861 days,
which is tolerably exact, and of this
there are several forms of years. In
Egypt the change to the more exact
reckoning was accomplished in simple
way CHRISTIAN at Work.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-04-04
a SERIOUS CHARGE.

He is tender and gentle and good to me al
ways;
have loved him from girhood, shall love
him till death.
The home he has made me true lovers
Eden,
Except for a serpent that's lurking beneath; ;
Here ] sit and embroider, paint plaques, and
write poetry,
And wait for his coming-his fond little
wife;
But when L rush to him and ask if he love
me,
He kisses me, saying: "You bet your sweet
life"
o, how can bear it? For love is so serious,
So sweet, and so solemn, that cruel the
pang
The true heart must feel when its deepest
outpouring
Is met in such fashion with TESTING and
slang.
But the end is approaching, and, cen though
it kill me-
I'll leave him, since surely he has no re-
gard
For his wlfe-or to-day when I asked if he
loved me
He'd never have answered-"Why, cert,
little pard!''
Adam Clark, in Hdtchet