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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
STEAMERS.

DAILY II F5S NORFOLK AND 81,
FORTRESS MONROE.
The POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPASy,s
First-class steamers
EXCELSIOR AND GEORGE LEARY
will leave Prince st. Wharf EVERY EVENING.
At 6 pm,
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS
and Steamer ARIEL FOR RICHMOND
For further particulars enquire at Companv's
Office 7th Street Wharf, Washington, d. c. or to
PHILIP B. H0OE.
may7-tf Agt. Prince Street Whar
5 'N ,: APP -: -
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leave Washington, from 1th street wharf at
a. m and Alexandria, from foot Of King street,
at a. NJ. MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SA
TURDAYS, returning on Tuesdays, Fridays, and
Sundays, for all River Landings as far as Nomip
Creek, Currioman and St. Clements Bay.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
Leare Alexandria, 600, T:3O, $50, $50. 1920
and 1850 A. NJ, 1890 l:3O. 2:30. $50. ..:30
$50, $50 and 7:15 P n.
Leare Washington: 800, 1870, $50, $50, 1870
and 11:30, A. n, 1870 1:3O, 23O, $50, 40
o.oo. O.oo anu ~ l. d.
Same schedule on Sundays commencing AZ $40
8. III.
For information apply ct Office 7th ST. wharf
Washington, D. c., and at Office foot of King ST.
Alexandria, Va. c. W. RIDLEY, Manager.
]. B. PADGETT, Agent jc30
INLAND AND sEABOARn .u.,
| CoAsTING COMPANY. -. -
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT ono STOPS
The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. M. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class, ST. round trip, $1.5O
FOE THE LOWER POTOMAC.
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D.
NESDAY, at 1870 n. m. for leonardtown, and
EVERY FRIDAY, at 7:30 a. m, tor River Land.
ings as far down as Nomini. returning or alter
nate days. Fare so cents for any landing
FOB NEW YORK.
STEAMERS Z. C. KNIGHT AND $50,
every WEDNESDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pior Al, East river, EVERY SAT
URDAY.
The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East at Ne~:
York with all points West and Northwest and a,
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway ant
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
I. 4. REED s CO., Agent,
Janrcys wha:'
]. W. THOMPSO.a President.
1416 street,
scp27-tf Washington, D. c.
(yLYDE's sTGAf- LINE VIZ KY To
PHILADELPHIA 3SE staIN
Appointed sailing days from Aloxa 4 EF-
cry TUESDAY and from PHILADELPHIA EVER
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Wy
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free of commissions
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading given. Insurance at tho
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria.
VIM. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Gcorgtn.
janS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

VIZ A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD BYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE Rye WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited for which they guarantee the high.
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
CONFUSION MERCHANTS.

OHARLES q. TAYLOR, JR,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FEED DEALER,
NO. 81 KING STREET
sPECIALTIES: Cracked Corn and Cut Hay
Manufactured by myself, Cotton Seed Meal, and
Heminy Chop. Hay and Straw Wanted.
B-Goods Delivered FREE to any part of the
city. ielo-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
HAIIRCApS.
VTR4INIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
THE GREAT THOROUGHFARE
RAILROADS..

IL
BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING A DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFEI AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE,
Retween Washington and New Orlesns This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda-
tions and facilities such as cannot be found on
any other line entering Washington 80
This is the MOST DIRECT LINE 70 ALL
VIRGINIA and WEST VIRGINIA WATERING
RESORTS. .oo-
On and after SUNDAY. August so, 1885, pas
senyer trains will be run as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

TOHN LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT.
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandris, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line of celebrated pure old Whistles.
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila-
delphia and Claggetts Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consgnments
solicited my1-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Virginia Advertiser
VOLUME LY-YXVI.)

The GAZETTE was established in 1900, and j.
he oldest paper published in the State, and with
one two exceptions the Oldest in the
try. 1t is proposed to keep up its usefulness and
to continue it as paper suited for the family AS
well as tor the counting room and work shop,
and to this end neither pains nor expense will be
spared.
Tho GAZETTE circulates among people who
consult its advertising columns before pulchas-
ing. That this is sclf-evident may be inferred
from the fact that large country cdition-ncar-
ly as large as the daily-is sent out all this
section of country three times week, and is
read by thousands, most of whom send here
to contiguous cities to make purchases Tho ad
vantages of advertising in the GAZETTE are
apparent, and need no further demonstration.
The GAZETTE will continue to furnish the
and of Reuters European Agency, while its
Washington correspondence will furnish the
latest and most reliable news from the capital of
the nation
The Commercial columns of the GAZETTE will
give the earliest and most exact financial and
commercial news, with reliable reports of the
Grain, Cattle, Grocery and other Markets.
It's Richmond correspondence and special tele-
graphic dispatches will give carly and accurate
accounts of the proceedings Of the General Assem-
bly, and Of all the operations of the State govern
ment.
Correspondence from every section of the State
published continually, and all events of interest
occurring within the bounds of the Commonwealth
will be faithfully reported.
In the Local Department no pains will be
spared to chronicle all matters occurring in the
city and neighborhood.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS:
Daily Gazette. % per annum
Tri-Weekly Gazette, for country, 90 per annun
ALWAYS cash in advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

NOTICE is hereby given to the Subscribers of
~ the Capital Stock of the MOUNT VERNON
RAILROAD CO., that q meeting of the subscribers
will be held at the Alexandria House, in this city,
on MONDAY, the 18th day of September, 1885.
at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of organizing
the company. LEWIS MCKENZIE, A. c. HAIR.
MON and G. C. HEWES, Commissioners
au31-d2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

BRoDERs & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, SALT
AND FISH.
full line of celebrated pure old Whistles,
Brandies,, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Philade'
phia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger &
Engels Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James 8. Kirk & Cos. Standard
Soap and for tho Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignments
solicited No IL King street,
my1-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

ICE CREAM FREEZERS, LAWN MOWERS,
L Ice Chsels, Ice Picks, Lemon Squeezers and
other goods in same line, at very low prices. We
have on hand variety of goods in the above line,
which will be sold very cheap to close out. Call
at 50 King, corner of Royal street.
auto J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
MEDICINAL.
rATTso VEGETABLE
dALA0 SICHIAN
Hair Remover.

Seldom does popular remedy win such
strong hold upon tho public confidence as has
HALLS HAIR REVIEWER. Tho cases in which
it has accomplished complete restoration OF
color to tao hair, and vigorous health to the
scalp, are innumerable.
Old people like it for its wonderful power to
restore to their whitening locks their original
color and beauty. Middle-aged people Like it
because it prevents them from getting bald,
keeps dandruif away, and makes the hair
grow thick and strong. Young ladies likei
as dressing because it gives the hair beau
tiful glossy lustre, and enables them to dress
it in whatever form they wish. Thus it is the
fayorite of all, and it has become so simply
because it disappoints no one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

HARLOW BROS,
wHoLEsALE
GRoCERS, GENERAL COMM SIS On
MERCHANTS hM0
Dealers in
WINE AND LIQUOR3.
F1,oup GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODECE
SOLICITED,
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AID.
VANCEs ON GOODS IN STORE.
AGENCY OF L,AFLIH & RANDS SPORTlhsa
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER -
COTTON AND WATER-PROOF FUSE.
N. w. cor. Cameron and Royal SITS.
mh1G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

r w. MALLS
(Late Of Peake & Nalls.)
DEALER IN
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, PAINTS, OIL, GLASS,
BUILDING MATERIAL, &C., &c.
S. E. corner King and Washington SITS.
Agent for NEVINS & cos. READY MIXED
PAINT, AND DAVIS, CHAMBERS & cos.
PURE WHITE LEAD.
rs Goods delivered to all parts of the city free
of charge P. o. Box 299. feb27-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D.
NESDAY, at 1870 n. m. for Leonardtown, and
EVERY FRIDAY at 7:30 a. m, tor River Land
ings as far down as Nomin returning on alter
nate days. Fare so cents for any landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

NTOODBURN'S SARVEN PATENT WHEELS,
w the best wheels for the money; full stock
and fresh goods; also Spokes, Rims, Shafts and
Poles of best quality.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ap24 Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

UST RECEIVED AND IN STORE SO DOI.
- Vim. Mann, ir., Celebrated Axes. Red War
rior' for sale wholesale and retail, at small adj
vance. Also good supply of Handles, made of
Virginia hickory.
IT. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

DHILIP B. HOOE,
NO. 2. PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERCHANT
Dealer in all kinds Of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER.
Agent of the
LIVERPOOL & LONDON G. GLOBE JNSUa.
ANCE COMPANY.
feb6-tS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
EOp NEW v0PE

STEAMERS Z. C. KNIGHT AND /r1a,
JOHN GIBSON surls. a.,n
every WEDNESDAY, and returning leave New
York. from pior Al, East river, EVERY SAT
URDAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

NOR LUNCH AND EXCURSION PARTIES
T. Potted Ham, Tongue, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Game, Lunch Tongue and Ham, Sardines in Oil,
sardnes in Mustard, Olives, Pickles, Lime Fruit
Juice, Fancy Crackers and Cakes.
iy8 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

COMETHING NEW-Horse- hair Shedders, for
y removing the shedding coat of hair and dand-
ruff on horses and other animals Call and see
them at JAS. F. CABIN SONS,
ap24 Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
! IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety of work and costs but little money Call
and see them at JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ie9 Alexandris, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

nor A PLEASANT DRINK ASK FOR THE
J. INTERNATIONAL GINGER ALE sold at
the restaurants in general.
les ]. BRODERS & co, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

NLASS FRUIT JARS and Masons Porcelain
VI lined The WOODBURY. JAR is the latest
improvement for canning purposes. For sale By
jy15 GEO. McBURNEY & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

nON'T FORGET there is no better Wine for
IL summer use than Heineken's Virginia
Clarets. They are absolutely pure.
iyS GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

DARB WIRE FENCING may be advanced in
ID price soon so now is the time to buy: We
have large stock, keep only one grade, and that
is the BEST. JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS,
aug26 Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

SARvIN WHEELS WITH STEEL TIRES,
- also plain Saryin Wheels of assorted sizes.
For sale cheap. J. T. CREIGHTON & SON,
my27 Cor. King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

DICTURE WIRE CORD, MOULDING, PIC
Il ture Hooks Picture Nails, Spool Flower
Wire and other goods in same line at s8 King,
corner of Royal street.
led J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

TNGLIsH AND AMERICAN GRAIN AND
II GRASS SCYTHES, scythe snaths, Scythe
Stones, Hay Rakes &C. Other Enable goods
for sale by J. L. CkElGdION q SUN,
ap2S 88 King, cor. Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

A LARGE LOT OF DROP STITCH, HIGH
II colored English Hose for ladies, at 75c per
dozen, at
aug3 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

I c. MILBURN,
GROCER, TEA DEALER
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No II North Royal street, near Market space
Alexandris, Va.
Orders aud consgnments solicited they will 70.
ccve careful and prompt attention. ap1H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.

The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. M. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class, 81; round trip, $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

ROBERT ANDREWS, supt. and Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

DRINK THE BEST-IT IS HEALTHY-The
~ celebrated INTERNATIONAL GINGER
ALE. Our best restaurants keep it cool and nice
je5 J. BRODERS & CO., Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-07

DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES, large
IL stock in store and for sale on best possible
terms. Old machines Of all kinds taken in part
payment. 1t will afford us pleasure to exhibit
the particular merits of the Domestic Machine.
ie9 E. 8. LEADBEATER BRO.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-12-09
Complete Vindication.

A fire occurred in an Arkansas tom
the other night. but the chief of the fire
department paid no attention TO the
alarm. The next night he was sum-
mOned to appear before the council.
"Mr. Chief" said the mayor, 'did
you hear the fire alarm last uight?"
yes"
Were you IN good health at the time
of the alarm?"
"Yes, believe 1 was"
''Then, you acknowledge a willful
neglect of duty?"
mo, sir"
"Why. then, did you not respond if
you were not determined to neglect
your duty?"
Couldn't get away"
''IllnesS in your family?"
"No."
"Then, sir, demand the reason.h
swell, you see a passel of us fellows
were in Anderson's back room when
the bell rang. had four aces at the
time, and"
"Whatf"
"Yes, held four aces. John Buckner
began to bluff, and"
"How did it result?" the mayor
asked with heightened interest.
"Oh, l lifted him for about two hun
dred."
"You don't say so: Gentlemen that
was doubtless very interesting game.
As there is no business of any import
ance We'll adjourn and go down to
Anderson's back room."
Next morning, the daily paper con-
t;lined the following notice.
"The enemies Of our chief of the fire
department having circulated reports TO
the effect that he had wiifully neglected
his duty. that gentleman was last night
summoned before the city council to
answer the charges brought against him.
The investigation resulted in a complete
vindicarion of our worthy chief, and
friends on every side pressed forward
to congratulate him. The idler's tongue
is ever flippant, and to our shame be it
said, we are ever willing to hearken to
the words of the traducer. Our worthy
chief will be candidate for re-elec-
tion, and, as the matter now stands, it
will be impossible to defeat him."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-12-09
The Sultan.

His Majesty the Sultan OF the Otto
man Empire. is most high and puis.
SAINT monarch. His will Is law and his
nod is death. He has many palaces; he
rules despotically over vast empire; lie
makes quantities of pashaS cross their
fdwDing hands whenever he looks at
them; he has the power TO do anything
to anyone of his faithful subjectS--ex-
cept recall him to life after he has killed
him. But so.ial power he has none.
His life is passed in an endless round of
official drudgery, nay positive servitude.
Each minutest detail of business, from
the highest visions of diplomacy down
TO the opening of Lew coffee house on
the shores of the BOsphOrus. passes
through his august hands; and each
incident of every transaction forms a
focus of intrigueS which, in their con-
glOmerate mass, it would take twenty
| SultanS with a hundred times Abdul
Hands power to disarm and defeat.
What time, therefore, can he have to
spare society The Commander OF the
Faithful mas he seen any week as lie
goes to his Friday prayer. Then, before
theg of an aderirg popuiace, through
/ VI OPACiluAh llOOPo. OlOhuN VI illL-
liant aldes-de-camp and pashas, fair
veiled ladies, praying brass bands and
screaming dogs, there passes a thin
faced, long nosed, griZzled bearded pale
man, in a half clOstd i carriage, nervous
ly iluttering his hand before his face by
way of salute, and receiving the low
salaamS of all in return. He hurTies
into the mosque, scarce giving himself
time to throw half frightened glance
round, and so IS lost To view before he
can well be seen.
When one considers why that face Is
so worn and so pale, while those hands
are so nervous, how the heart behind
that blue military coat must be beating
like roll of drums, one feels grateful
that one is but private individual,
and not his Imperial Majesty the Sultan
Abd-ul-IIamld II, living in perpetual
fear Of assassination The head of the
State neither caring nor daring 20 as
sumo his position n society. no other
Turk essays the role of social leader
ship. Not only might such an attempt
cause him TO be unfayOrably regarded
by his sovereign, but the Turk has
neither by temperament nor custom
any inclination to mix in European
society. 1t is too gay, too animated for
him. He is a quiet. sober, reflective
creature, whoafter liisday's work, likes
to return to his house, put on his old
slippers and his old coat. and, after his
evening meal, devote himself to con-
templative smoking among his women
folk and children. Or, if he is in d more
social mood, he will perhaps invite
some of his intimates to smoke, and
chuckle over childish stories with them
in the outer chamber. Again, he call
not return hospitality; the harenl sys-
tenn puts that out the question. Finally,
he likes TO go to bed and rise early
habits incompatible with social duties.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-12-09
An Old Mexican Town.

In quiet Jalappa no sound Of wheels
is ever heard, and probably carriage
was never seen here, for these steep
streets, as tiresome as picturesque, were
constructed long before such vehicles
had been thought of. The backs of
mules and Indians serve all purposes
for which cars are usually employed,
and horseback riding is an unfailing
delight, for some of the finest views in
the world are obtained from the sur
rounding hills. The only drawback to
Iunalloyed enjoyment in these otherwise
perfect days Is the frequency of chipi-
chips, as the light drizzling showers
are called; and even. these are blessings
in disguise, for they keep vegetation
perpetually at its greenest, and render
dus. an unknown quantity"
Of all the queer plazas, quaint mar
ket places and charmingly grOtesque
old churches it has been my good for
tune to find, those of Jalappa bear off
the palm. All the ancient stone sane
tuaries have curiously shaped roofs,
with towers and buttresses, having
been built in days when churches serv-
ed for forts and places of refuge, as
well as for purposes Of worship.
The public laundry of Jalappa is bit
of. .quaintness to which no pen can do JUS
tice. 1t is a huge pavilion of plastered
adobe, resting on immense stone pillars,
and erected exactly in the center of the
city-as if washing were the chief busi-
ness of life, as indeed it is among the
lower classes, who make up the majori-
ty in this poverty stricken country.
Great squares of Pompeian red adobe,
answering for tubs are ranged along
both sides OF the running stream, which
is fed from an eXhaustless fountain
above. An aqueduct, meandering
through the principal streets, carries off
the refuse which has become a frothy
river from the free use of amole-the
mountain root that answers the purpose
of soap everywhere in Mexico.
Here, upon every day of the week the
lavanderaS congregate, young and old,
shriveled granddames and coquettish
Juanitas-all gossiping and giggling
together as they bend over the pools
and cleanse their linen with jagged
roofs of amole. This ancient fountain
boasts tradition similar to that of the
Roman Trevi. Whoever goes to quaf
parting draught throws ten drops over
his shoulder and at the same moment
makes a wish; whereupon not only will
the desire of his heart be granted. but
such are the magical virtues Of the foun'
tain that he will surely return again to
this "Land of Roses"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-12-09
Come and Sec Nc.

At one of the towRs IN Mississippi
where we stayed over Sunday a cOuDle
OF strangers got into a dispute about the
age of the earth. They we're sons OF
/ planters, and neither of them over %
years of age. The dispute started in 4
good-natured way, but ended in one OF
them springing up, pulling out bowie
knife, threatening to carve the other up
If his word was disputed again. The
other was defenseless, and wisely held
his peace. The man with the knife sat
down, and conversation turned to other
channels. By and by the defenseless
man got up and lounged away, and next
we saw of him, half an hour later, he
was resting the muzZle of a double-bar
relied shot gun against one of the porch
pillars of the hotel, and had us al COW
cred. The hammers were up, his fn-
gers on the triggers, and his eyes blazed
like tiger as he said to the man with
the knife
"Jiu. it's my turn now''
Yes"
'I've got you coveredl"
81 see."
Il said the earth was q million years
old, you stuck to 5000 years. jim,
come up to my figurrs or I'll blow the
top of your head oyer that fencei'
''Sayl" replied the other as he crossed
his legs 10 the coolest manner, "Tll tell
you what am willing to do. As both
of us might be wrong Till leave it to
the crowd"
"Well, that's fair. What's your fig
Ures, gents?"
We consulted together, meDaced all
the time by two charges OF buckshot.
and the Colonel was authorized to call
out
1--WE reckon on about 200, 900 years,
but shouldn't be surprised if it went up
to million"
"Nor ], either!" said the man as he
lowered the gun and leaned on the bar
rel. 81 don't say as l fit in the war,
or that l was born up Fighting Creek,
bat when it comes down to the age of
the earth Tam to home and the latch
string is out! Come and see me-"