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

Ir NOW seems that the passage of the
River and Harbor bill by Congress at this
session is almost impossible, as the
time for its consideration is restricted to
the minimum, as it has powerful enemies,
and as though it contains over twelve hun
dred lines, hardly two hundred have yet
been passed upon in Committee OF the
Whole. 1t is questionable whether it would
not be better to have no regular river and
harbor bills, and to pass separate bills max
ing appropriations singly for those rivers
and harbors the improvement of which
will really increase the trade and commerce
of the country. The present system affords
too many facilities for clog rolling"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
Eatnl Accident.

HAvRE De GRACE. Md. Feb 9.--This morning
fve workmcn, employed in repairing the bridge
over the SusI1ehanna ut this place were thrown
down the ice, by the breaking of tho scafJld.
The fall was fifty feet and they all went through
The ice aud into the river. Two arc reported
drowned snd the three rescued are in preca rious
condition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

decision of the chair ruling that he had not
presented question of personal privilege !;
but the speaker ruled that the appeal came
too late.
The House then, at 1850, went into Com
mttee of the Whole on the post Office APP
preparations bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

Salvation Oil is an infallible cure for
headache, backache, pain in the side and
limbs, and all rheumatic and neuralgia at:
fections. 1t relieves pain and extirpate,
the disease that causes it. Price twenty. five
cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
The President-elect,

YoHKERs, N. Y, Feb. 9.-Prcsident elect
Cleveland aud Daniel Manning remained at Grey
stone last night, rs the guests of Mr.. Tiden From
esry this morning the Yonkers depot was literally
packed ty IN anxious crowd, eagor to catch a
glimpse Of the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
Fire.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Feb. s.-The round
house and machine shop of the Burlington &
Northwestern Narrow Guage r. R., burned
yesterday. Three engines comprising near
ly all the motive power OF the road, were
destroyed The loss is considerable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK Feb eli a, m,-prices al tina
opening Of the Stock Exchange this morning were
somewhat irregular AS compared with Saturday,
closing figures. In the early dealings the market
sold Otf q fraction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

Salvation Oil kills pain every time. For
cuts, bruises, spraina, strains, burns, scalds,
and frost bites it is an infallible cure. Price
only twenty. five cents bottle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

BALTIMORE, Feb 9-Va IS consolidated as1a
past due coupons, 3s7s new 10 4Os, =; do new
81 52as Cotton steady; middlns, II. Flour
stcsdy and quiet; Howard street and Western
super 81 75a3 Is =; do extra So 25s3 rs: do fam.
lily 81 OOa5 90: City Mills super So 75a3 Is 4.
do extra So % l3 15; do Rio Brands 81 rs
Patapsco family s. SO; dosuperlative patent S. Is
Wheat-Southern steady and little choice offer
ing; Western lower and dull Southern red 93s
95 do amber 95a9s No 1 Maryland 93aaa94;
No Western winter red spot 69as9as; March
9Oa9O4; May 93lsa934. Corn.-Southern firm
er and scarce; Western lower and dull Southern
white 56a57: do yellow 52a53 Western mixed
spot 5O"ss507s; February 4sa,a49 March
47Ha4s. Oats firm and quiet: Southern 35a3s;
Western white 37a3s; do mixed 34r36; Penn
sylvania 34a37. Rye steady at 73a-5L2. Hay
quiet aud easy prime to choice Pennsylvania
aud Maryland S13a15 Provisions steady and
quiet: Mess Pork, old, $13 so; new. $13 IS.
Observation-Disclosures and clear rib sides packo'.
6a7h Bscon-shoulders 81, clear rib pie,
sly. Hams 124a13 Lard (rcfned) 81, sutter
steady; Western packed 1a21 cream: cry 22as3.
Eggs quiet at 2Oa21. Coffee weak nd dnII Rio
cargoes, ordinary to fair aa9t. sugar steady
and quiet. soft GHs. Whist. ey steady at 81 20
81 q.
New YORK, Feb Stocks lower. Money IA.
cotton inactive; uplands lis Orleans 11A,.
Flour dull and heavy. Wheat lower. Corn III
changed.
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DIED.

1t her home, near Middleburg, Va. January 81,
] 1886, ELIZABETH Y. sIDEBOTTOH. aged 80
5 ears-[ Washington papers please copyl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-09

TIUur IS TN INT ueLnHI!tI W heaI IS BteAdy ard
strong at unchanged figures; choice lots command
full prices and we note n better feeling along the
line. Corn is quiet and firm. Rye and Oats arc
steady. There is no material change in quota
tions Of produce.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
THE HOUSE CHAPLAIN.
The Way That Carlisle and Randall
Were Beaten.

From the Ne,c OrlslnS Tunes Democrat.
WASHINGTON, Dec 6.-The particulars
Of the caucus contest for chaplain OF the
House have come to light to-day, and
have created no little amusement at the
expense Of MIR. Carlisle and MIR. Randall.
When those two distinguished gentlemen
undertook the case of DR.. Lindsay 1t
seemed next to certain that he would win.
Nothing like organizing in his behalf was
thought TO be necessary. The programme
was that Mr.. Carlisle in one of his grace
ful speeches should present the good doc
tors name, and that Mr.. Randall should
second the nomination. THAT VIII Sc
cure the prize on the first ballot" claimed
DIR. Lindsay's optimistic friends.
Among the supporters of Dr. Milburn,
was Hon. Thomas A. Robertson. OF Ken
tucky, genial and very popular man,
and most effective canvasser in behalf
OF anybody whose cause ne espouses' Mr..
Robertson took nothing for granted. He
faithfully worked up his favorite's cause,
ald knew where he stood.
The time came. Mr.. Carlisle made one
OF the neatest of nominating speeches,
and was followed by Mr.. Randall, who
gracefully seconded all that had been
said. The name of DR.. Milburn was
presented by Hon. VIM. X. Morrison, and
he was followed By Mr.. Robertson. The
balloting began. Mr.. Carlisle walked
across to Mr.. Robertson, and in conf
dent, pleasant tone, said: "Of course,
Tom, this thing is all one way. Now
watch the vote, and at the proper time
withdraw your man, and move for a
unanimous nomination of NINE"
"Softly, Mr.. Speaker" replied Mr.. Rob-
ertson. 81 agree with you that this thing
is all one way, but you are the one to
watch the vote. If you don't take your
man out of the way in time, we'll go right
over him."
Mr.. Carlisle walked away, smiling at
what he considered the broad humor in
dulged in by his colleague.
The voting continued. Milburn's name
seemed TO be commanding a good deal of
support. Mr.. Carlisle was astounded.
he seemed inclined to discredit his own
ears. He would gaze at the Secretary,
and then glance at Mr.. Robertson, who,
meeting the glance every time. would iu-
cline his head, as if to say: "Now's the
time; take your man out of the way, or
we'll go right over him." The roll call
continued. "Milburn!" "MIlburnp - the
members would answer. Finally, in a
sort of daZe, Mr.. Carlisle aud Mr.. Ran
dali both left the hall. When the vote
was footed up, it showed that MIR. Milburn
led his opponent over two TO one.
A short time afterwards, meeting him
in the lobby, Mr.. Carlisle accOsted Mr..
Robertson: "TOm," he asked, show did
that thing come about? ~ "Well, Pll tell
YOU" replied Mr.. Robertson, everv shade
OF good humOr showing in his ruddy face: /:
"this matter of prayer is of great moment
to me and my friends. and we felt that we
must have our PICK of the parsons"
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
A Persian Workman.
From an Article on Persia in December Ce,
turu.

From an Article on Persia in December Cen
taru.
What implements they used IN ancient
times we know not; but to-day the Per-
sian artisan has neither rule, compass,
nor 81 irit-level He IS commonly igno-
rant of the fact that the diameter is the
third of the circumference; his gimlets
and augurs are prods turned by a bow
string; he has no hatchet, but only an
adZe, and no carpenters bench. If he de-
sires to plane board, he puts it on the
ground; and if he would saw a block of
wood, he squats on the ground himself and
holds 1t between his toes, drawing the
saw towards himself. Wood is scarce, and
with such tools hard to work. LII pillars
are to be constructed, the trunks of pop
lars are raised and simply stripped of
their branches and bark. They may be
crooked, but that matters not; the master
workman tells his subordinate to shape
the timber into an elegant pillar with
"gatch" Depending only on his eve and
the skill of his hand, this simple artisan
applies the plaster round the trunk in the
form of tluted pillar and crowns it with
graceful capital and cornice, showing a
lively inventive fancy. lfjudged by the
strict application Of rule and compass,
these decorations may sometimes de-
Viate slightly frOn straight line,
but of the artistic beauty of the con-
oeption there can be no question. Walls
and ceilings are tastefully decorated in
like manner.
Lightness combined with strength
is often gained in Persia by building a
wall Of square sundried bricks, ingeni-
ously arranged in hollow cubes as in
block house. They are cenented togeth-
er by layer of ''cargel," or mortar mix
ed with straw, over which, in turn. fol-
lows a coat of white plaster. Where great
strength is required the angles are forti-
fed by a layer of burnt bricks. Such a
wall will stand Tor ages. 1t is interest
ing to watch the builders at work. They
wear long tunics, which are tucked into
their girdles when working, displaying a
length and muscular development
OF limb have never seen
equalled elsewhere. The one above
sings out in musical tone: ''Broth-
er, in the name OF God, toss me a brick.r
The one below, as he throws the brick,
sings in reply: 30 my brother, or. o son
Of nv uncle), in the name Of God, behold
a brick"
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Draining Enormous Marshes.
From Engineering, London.

fFbW ENHtftccFtNgs LONOON.
Few people are probably aware of the
great engineering undertaking in which
Russia has been engaged for years. drain
ing the Pinsk marshes. These are so ex-
tensive as TO secure special designation
on the ordinary map of Europe, being. we
believe, the only case of the kind: and. in
point OF area, are very much larger than
Ireland. Situated on the Russo-POlish
confines, they have become famous in
Russian history as a refuge for all man.
ner of romantic characters, and have re-
mained an irreclaimable wilderness in
the midst OF prosperous cOrn-grOwing
region up to within the last few years. In
1870 the Russian government first took in
hand seriously the abolition OF this wild
eXpanse, which, owing to being perpetu-
ally more or less submerged and covered
with a jungle growth of forest, prevented
not only communication between the
Russian districts on either side, but also
between Russia and Austro-Germany.
Consequently, large staff of engineering
officers and several thousand troops were
drafted into the region. and these have
been engaged on the undertaking since.
Up to the present moment about 1900, 900
acres have been reclaimed, thanks to the
construction of several thousand miles of
bitches and of canals so broad as to be
navlgable for barges Of several hundred
tons burden. just now the engineers are
drawing up the programme for next wear,
which comprises the drainage of 100000
acres by means OF the construction OF 120
miles Of bitches and canals. Ofthe 4.000,-
QUO acres already reclaimed, 6O0,0 900
acres consisted of sheer bog, which have
been converted Into good meadow land
200 acres OF "forest tangle," which
have been prepared for timber purposes
bv cutting down all the underwood aud
thinning the trees, 100000 acres OF good
forest land-forest Gases in the midst Of
the marshes-hitherto inaccessible, but
which have been connected more or less
with navigable canals and thereby with
the distant markets, and finally 1000, 900
acres have been thrown open TO cultlva-
ton, although only 10000 acres have
been actually occupied up 20 now. Be-
sides making the canals and bitches, the
engineers have built li0 bridges, bored
l52 wells from 40 feet TO 80 feet deep, ana
425 from 20 feet 10 40 feet, and have made
"A survey of 10000 square miles OF country
hitherto uumapped. When their task is
finished Russia will have ehaced from
the map OF Europe one OF the oldest and
toughest bits OF savage nature on the con-
tinent aud few years VIII suffice 10 rem.
der the Pnsk marshes undistinguishable
from he the rest OF the cultivated region
OF the sources Of the Dnieper. From an
engineering, geological, aud scientific
point of view, generally, the work Is one
of special interest, and capable globe
trOticrs. anxious for novel theme, might
do worse than spend few months amid
the fading Pinsk marshes, describing the
changes in progress.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
A DOCTORS BIG YARN.
Taking Eighteen Gallons of Milky Fluid
from Fat Mans stomach.


CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-Dr. James Nj.
Hutchinson, one Of the surgeons at the
Cook county hospital, last Tuesday per-
formed a peculiar surgical operation,
which he thus describes: ga young man
of 35 years was taken to his mothers
home on Latin street on Nov 4, sick in
peculiar way. On Nov. was called to
see him. He had led the rapid life OF a
bachelor who seldom goes home, and he
had fat, pOuchy stomach on him. |
made an incisiOn and drew off three
quarts of milky white fluid. could not
account for it. 1 could find no
light in medical literature. l kept
tapping him, and in twentv-seven
days drew off eighteen gallons of
the strange fluid. He was drOpsi-
cal, but why the fluid was milky white
could not tell. | decided upon an investi-
cation, and on Tuesday | made an in
cision in the abdomen. l drained him
out, and made an opening six inches in
length. laying the intestines bare. They
looked natural, but L reached in after his
liver and found a malignant sore-can-
cerous, l should say. Then | went for
his spleen, and found it adhering to the
abdominal walls. But this did not ac-
count for the milky color OF the secre-
tiOns, and l traced up the lacteal duct,
which empties into the left sub-clavlcai
vein, and found a rupture. The fluid, in
stead of going to nOurish the body, had
been going TO color the matter in the alb
dominal cavity. was satisfied. | closed
up the opening in the duct, washed the
man out, earbolized him, stitched up the
opening, but left a vent tube, and the man
will get we'll.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Election for Directors.

CENTRAL r. Il. AND BANKING Co. OF CAT
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 3D., 1885. !
An election for THIRTEEN DIRECTORS
to manage the affairs of this Company for the
ensuing year will be held in the Banking
House in Savannah on MONDAY. the 4th day
of January, 1886, between the hours Of 10
O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock NJ.
Stockholders and their families will be
passed free over the Company's road to attend
the election from the lst to the 4th of January,
and be passed free returning from the 4th to
the 7th of January, on presentation of their
stock certificates to the conductors
T. Nj. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10

f. B. Culver, OF West6eld, Chatauqua
county, n. Y, was afflicted with scroful-
Gus eruptions over the back and thigh,
accompanied with nausea and neuralgic
pains In the head, 80 severe that on one
occasion he fell unconscious IN the street.
Physicians failing TO do him good he
commenced using B-andreth Pills-1ve
every night for a week, then rested three
days, and took five every night for an
other week, then two every night for
thirty DAYS. To his delight. at the end OF
that time the eruptions bad disappeared
and all pain had gone. He continues TO
take one PIN occasionally as precautiOu.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10

Garrett lunches there viii be heard the
popping of champagne corks, for cham
p9gne is his particular style of drink. he
goes home at p. m. He is member ana
regular attendant OF Grace Protestant
Episcopal church. Park avenue and
Monument street. He mas been married
fourteen wears. His wife is the daughter
of Mr.. George p. Frick. After church he
and his wife take promenade out Charles
street. They have no children.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
paimtn ann oDhs.
EeGai aIOlirfO.
! FI.XTCUTOR's SALE.

AhNN NAN . tarf n
NOTICE Is hereby given that o1dirar
~ application % the Court on ~ .bs 70 4
Chatham county Tor order y ~, II n
iug rea ostatf belonging 20 tne ess.'ef nd a
J. MOkRELL, late OF the conn ,hfco
ionti iN baif M iot rS rgmber eleven lilges, le,' \
tnorpe ward. f,.r inc ~ y.teut oi .',s uI
distriuution: and tharfuid aprl es1s...rs =
heard and deiormlnDd nt the '"n'
'''''' % '''' RoBERr d, wALnesli A,,L..,sl.
Executor Of the will OF Ann =
raaarH
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Dividend No. As,

AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH RAILROAD, !
SAVANNAH, GA, Pee. 8, 1885,
On and after this date, a Dividend of
THREE DOLLARS AND a HALF per share
will be paid to the Stockholders of the Au-
gusta and Savannah Railroad. at the banking
house of Chas. ii. Olmstead & Co., between
the hours of 10 A. NJ and p. NJ.
w s LA MINN- Bresident
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Notice..

All bills against the British steamship
''Thalia" must be presented at our Office be-
u O'Clock NOON fHIs DAY Thursday, or
payment will be debarred.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD,
A Agents.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Notice.

All bills against the British steamship
"Deak" must be presented at our Office before
fore u O'Clock NOON TODAY Thursday, or
payment will be debarred.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD,
Agents.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
GopnrimrroIiip alotirFe.
NOTICE.

THE copartnerphin heretofore existing be b.
L tween BEDEI4L 4 LANG is dissolved by
mutual consent. n. s. LANG will close up an
the business Of the late hrm.
BEDELL q LANG.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
5atePfInna.

Zerubbabel Lodge No. 10, F. A. NJ.
The annual communication of this a
Lodge will be held THIS Thursday NV
EVENING, at O'Clock. NJ
Every member is requested to be
present, and come prepared to pay dues.
Election OF officers will take place.
By order of
S. W. BRANCH, w. M.
p. I'll. WARD. Sacretarv
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Grand Beef Shooting

AND
Free Oyster Roast at the Schuetzen
Park,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.
Shooting to commence at 2:3O P. NJ. Coast
Line Railroad will run cars TO the Park at
, 30. 3. and 80.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Notice.

All bills against the British steamship "Tar
peia" must be presented at our office by 12
O'Clock NOON THIS DAY, or payment will
be debarred. WILDER & CO.,
DEC. 20, 1885. Agents.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Catholic Knights of America.

Regular meeting of Branch No 3S. C.. K. Of
A., fRIS Thursday EVENING, at O'Clock
Members will come prepared to pay assess
ment No. l6S. By order OF
THE PRESIDENT.
WIN, CANTWELJ Rec Sec'y
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10

Youmans' celebrated New York Hats,
at Belsinger's, - Whitaker street.-Adu.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
DnIinap Gonns.
An Unprecedented Achievement

In glancing over our books from 1870 =.
the present time we find that eooh
months business shows a large increase
over the same month of the precediro
year. Already this month our sales ava
way ahead of last December's business
The ladies all say our stock tor mi.
Xmas is far superior to that of last year
We do claim to have the finest line =,
Xmas Cards, Writing Desks, Leather
Goods, Box Paper, Photograph Albums
and general Xmas novelties ever shown
South. Call and see for yourself.
DAVIS BROS
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
SppriaI 4tnttrra.

Notice.
Neither the Master nor the Agents of the
British steamship "Allie" will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew.
WILDER & CO., Agents.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Gr0rrrfre.
OrOrPrfFo.
NOTICE.

Our NEW DELIVERY WAGON,
with magnificent cut Of our build
ing on it, a Fine Horse, and our
faithful driver, Henry with an ex.
perience Of twenty years. service),
are all now ready to deliver to our
numerous customers the finest selec.
tlOns of GROCERIES ever brought to
this city.
Savannah morning news., 1885-12-10
Meeting of Stockholders.

"NVIAHS VI bbOOhHUiUUIss
CENTRAL X. II. AND BANK'G COMFY OF CAT
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. l, 1885. !
The annual meeting of Stock kholders of this
Company Will take place at the Banking
House, in Savannah, on THURSDAY, Dec
IL. at 10 O'clock A. NJ.
Stockholders and their families will be pass
ed free over the Company's road to the meet
ing from the l4th to the 18th inclusive, and
will be passed free returning from the 18th to
the 10Th inclusive, on presentation of their
Stock Certificates to the Conductors.
t. NJ. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1885-10-17
Notice Of Forfeiture.
Kingston, Sierra County,
Territory of New Mexico,
Nav 3Oth. 1850.

To j. c. Evans and r. r Everett:
You are hereby notiind thaiI have
expenu, d one (SleW l.und,ed dollars
10 labor and improvements upon the
"Demick Lode or mine. in order to
hold said premises underth pro,is
ION nfiseetian 1924 Revised Statutes
of the United States, being the
amount required to hold the same
for the year ending December 3isl
1884, and If within ninety DAYS from
the services Of this notice by Iubll-
cation YOU fail or refuse foconlrihute
your proportion If such expenditure
AS co-owners, your Interest u sand
claim will become the property of
the subscriber under said section
1891 O. r. sydney.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1885-10-17


Stern L father-Look here, young
man, your teacher tells me you ex-
cused yourself from sehooliby tell
ing her Tint your mother was sick.
What do you mean by lying to
your teacher. sir? m sf
81 didn't lie"
"Yes, you did. Your mother isn't
sick. and you know it.
"Sbe said she was"
"When r. a4
'Last night She said she war
sickof having you come home at 2
O'Clock in the morning with your
cuffs on your ankles"
"Wpll, of course, il she was sick
it was perfectly right for you to
stay out of school, my son. There,
here's nickel. Run off and get
some candy, and we won't say any
more about it," a~
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1885-10-17
His Sight Was Failing,

He had been to n high-priced
oculist about two dozen times TO
have his eyes operated on, and at
his last visit the oculist remarked
confidently:
you're getting along finely, sR,
and you'll be all right in o few
weeks. y
81 hope so, doctor, but / can't sac
now ms well as l could ct first"
"Oh, yes YOU can There's q
marked improvement"
But, doctor, / know better
"You only think So" lf
ooh, no, know"
How do you know?"
"Why, doctor, when | first came,
] could see quite snug little sum
to my credit in the bank, and I'll
be hanged il Lean see q dollar
there now
The doctor ceased his argument.
Merchant Traveller.