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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16
PULLMAN SERVICE.

PULLMAN SERVICE.
Trains Nos. SO and 81, Pullman Buffet and
Sleeping Cars, between Washington and New
Orleans without change. Pullman Buffet and
without change.
Trains Nos. so and 53, Pullman Palace Sleeping
Cars, between Washington and New Orleans
without change. Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
tween Washington and Augusta without change.
Trains Nos. 81 and 30, Pullman Sleeping Cars.
between Washington and Louisville without
change. Pullman Sleeping Cars between Char
lottcsville and Cincinnati without change.
BRANCHES.
MANASSAS DIVISION-Daily except Sunday.
Westwald-Leave Washington 4:15 p. III. Alex.
andria 4:40 p. IN. Manassas 5:55 D. III. Ar
rive River:on $3.50 p. NJ Strasburg 900 p M
Accommodation leaves Manassas 500 a. m.
Arrive Riverton 11:O5 IN. strsaburg II noon
Eastward-Icave Strasburg 400 a. River
ton 4:30 a. NJ. Arrive Alexandria 500 a. IN.
Washington $40 a. N. Accommodation leave
Strasburg 1915 noon Riverton ] :35 p. NJ. Ar
rive Alexandria 900 p. N. Washington 9:25
p. m.
wARRENTON BRANCH.
Trains Nos. So 81, 54, and 55 connect daily at
ton Train No. o3 connects daily except
Sunday going and returning from Wsrrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVIsION-(Daily except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mount 800 a. m. Arrive Frank.
lin Junction 500 a. III. Leave Franklin juno
ton 500 p. IN. Arrive Rocky Mount 1I:3O
p. In.
CONNECTIONS.
At Orange with P. F. & P. r. r. for Fredsrcks-
burg At Gordonsville ahd Charlottesville with
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. for Richmond, Old
Point Stanton, and points East and West and
Virginia springs. AT Lynchburg with Norfolk
and Western k. K for Southwest Virginia, and
Bristol, Chattanooga and Memphis. Nashville
and Knoxville, and with Richmond and Allie
ghany K. K. for Lexington and Natural Bridge.
At Danvile with Richmond and Danvile, for
al points in the Carolinas, Florida Georgia and
the South. 4 Rivertou with Shenandoah VAL
ley i. 4. for Luray and Points in the Page Val
ley. At Strasburg with the Baltimore and Ohio
for Harrisenburg Winchester and points in the
Shenandoah Valley.
All trains make close connections at Washing.
ton with through trains to and from the North
and West.
Through tickets It lowest prices to all import.
ant points in the United States. This Is the best
line for points in Texas and California.
For all information, tickets and Sleeping Car
reservations apply to agents of this company.
j.. s. B. THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Alexandria, Virginia
ROBERT ANDREWS, supt. and Eng.
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DHUGS, CHEwlCAA.S. ,,<.

Drugs. CHEHiEA IL. -.
EDw'p S. LEADBEArEE. r""t i*'1EEA:a"
~ ). LEADBEATER < GRo,
,5oa. a,a S. Fairfas 81
Established 1872
DEALERS IN
pJTRE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
PAINTS. OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDl-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS. SPICES.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.
FINE TOILET GOODS. sc:
t'roprivtcc= Of Anodyne Pec,"rai' Lubflcati':,
Imminent Essence i.tlnaiCs ,sii.S.ol and t|rtA
sycrp: and Agents ioI Aver 3.c.cis's' Ready
mixed and Tiutr,! Gloss Paints Sc
Every effort vii! be made % ns;1'E''I tar ~
reputation OF cur cid establishment llv a."
! WAKEFIELD,
- ;Su:ccssor 10 ,Ianuey II Co
DEALER IN
Drugs. PAINTS. OILS. GARDEN SEED,
- WINDOW GLASS. SPICES
Acids Dye StuiIs and Druggists Sahdries.
pb rsiciaus' prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders aid ;rquirie: from the country promptly
A''N NEw BUILDING,
.epI No. 152 King stree:
SUMMERS & ALLEN.
DRUGGISTS,
n W corner King and Pitt streets.
DEALERS IL DRUGS, PATENT MEDlCINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERi,
BRUSHES, Sc, &c.
Bn'rrl, gRS OF SODA WATER SARSAPARlLLA
ANHGIEGEk ALE.
Presc, ip.iop: carefully ro.nronnt"a Gets cts.
CAMUEL II. LUNT.
DRUGGIST
CORNER ENG AND FalG}hI SHEETS,
Dealer III
DRUGS, CHEMICALS.
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
FERFUMERY, BRUSHES: &c, NC.
Ill hours dav aud night. ap4
IIT F. CREIGHTON Y co.
Wholesale ana Retail Dealer ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES OILS DYE STUFFS
GARDEN SEEDS. &c. sc.
Corner King and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions csrcfully compounded
Orders will receive prompt attention.
mh24-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16

TOHN LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandra, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line Of celebrated puro old Whistles.
BrandieB, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Cos. Phiis-
delphia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engel's Lager Beer in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consignmenta
solicited. my1-n
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WAKEFIELD & HALL,
D + u G G ! s Y 5,

Cornor Prince and FarfsX street.,
Prescriptions speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Fsrina Cologne; Magnolia, HedyGsmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes a full assortment of Patent Medi-
cines Coxe's Gelatine 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
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3USEFURN.SHING GOODS.
New Goods Just Received.

i'oka Dot or 2ulls fye Glass Ware iii Hubina,
Rcsina, Bnna; also Rose Aqus and Amber. The
LARGEST assortment to he found this side of New
York.
Complete lines in all coors of Table and Cham.
payne Tumbers, Handle Lemonades, Oil and
Water Bottles.
Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes.
Finger Bowls and Decanters.
China and Belleck Peppers and Salts.
French China, complete lines in White and
Gold Band, ard Decorated Dinner, Tea and Cham
Der Sets; prices very low.
Polished Brass Library and Hall Lamps with
Prisms.
Maiolica-A full line too numerous to mention.
Parlor or Drawing Room Lamps, in China,
Barbatine and various other wares
Rogers Bros Plated Goods in Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Casters, &c.
We have some fine English Printed Tea SetS,
sc pieccs, ut S4 COME and see them.
Full stock OF Common Ware of all kinds
aug29 +. J. MILLER * co.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE
We have fitted up in neat and attractive style
and are now occupying as our DRUG STORE AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTORY, the Northwest
corner of King and Pitt streets, and to our friends
and the public generally We solicit share Of their
patronage Approaching past favors We intend
by strict attention to our business to merit con-
tinuauee Of the same Respectfully
oct21 SUMMEkS & ALLEN.
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A LWAYS READY!
HENRY BRENGLE,

CONFECTIoNER, 12o KING STREET,
IA nrenared. as ever, to supply town and country
With the best and cheapest pure goods in bis line
he invites call and assures all that his
stock is very complete in nice things to eat.
He can furnish CREAMS of all favors, Black,
Fruit, Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes. are sold cheaper than they can be
manufactured at home. a iso cream runs, 5a[ Ie,
ond Pastrv. Candies and Tafy of all kinds. PIES
A sPECIALTY. Fruits, Nuts confectouerieo,
Caromels and susared Fruits. He caters for fam
lies, fairs, balls, and entertainments and furn-
nishes Social Parties.
He asks the special attention Of families enter
tanning friends to his family desserts.
snnnlies for tho country nicely peaked and
promptly delivered. nAs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16

Public speakers and singers lind b. Il.
Douglas & Sons Capsicum Cough Drops
sure remedy for hoarseness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16

DHILLIPS' PALATABLE COD Liver OIL
i Emulsion, one Of the most desirable rene
dies for consumption. For sale at
sp11 W. r. CREIGHTON & cvn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16

w 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 RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE BYE 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 tho high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
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Si E4HERS.

81 E44HERS.
CtTEAMER ARROWSMlTH FOR -U--~,
- POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS -.ss ss.as11.
Leaves Washington, from 7ih street wharf. al
a. NJ. and Alexandria, from foot &C King street,
at 8 =. N. MONDAYS, THURSDAYS. and "a.
TURDAYS, returning on Tuesdays, Fridays, ard
Sundays for all River Landings far Nomiui
Creek, Currioman, st. Clements Bay and Leonard
town.
FERRY SCHEDULE
/Leare Alexandria: 7:3O, $50, 9:3O, 1880 ard
1870 A. NJ, 1890 1:3O. 2:30. $3.50. 4:30. $50.
and G:30 2. NJ.
Leave Washington: 73o, $50, $50. 1880 Az!
11:30, A. NJ, 1870 100, 2:3o, $50, 4:3O, $50,
AMI $50 P. 81.
Same schedule OH Sundays commencing at $50
q IN.
For information apply at Office eth st. wharf,
Washington D. c., and at Office foot Of King ST.,
Alexandria, Va. c. W. RIDLEY, Manager.
J. B. PADGETT, agent. lo3o
DoToMAC STEAMBOAT COM .->
l. PANY. nss. sss--
The ever popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EVERY
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at
$50 p. N.
Fare, one way 81. Round trip 5000
This is the only line that connects in Norfolk
with the Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply at company
Office. 7th ST. wharf Washington.
Or to PHILIP B. ii DOE,
ap23 Agt. Prime st. whasi.
INLAND AND sEABOARD IT,
i COAsTING O. MPANY. .s -
GREATLY REDUCED RATES
FOB FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT tNo sToPs.)
The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves bcE
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY aud
SATURDAY, ut six o'clock D. M Returns on
alternate days
Single fare, first class, 81; round "trip, S1.5o
FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS Z. e. Knight AND <sz-s
JOIN GIBSON saslz-s
York. from pier II, East river, EVERY 7!''
URDAY.
The steamers OF thia company MAKE "oHnsct"@7
at Norfolk for Boston ard all points East at Ne"
York with all points West and Northwest sif y.
Alexandria with Virginia Midland itailwa? @hl
Washington and Ohio RAILROAD. Througr t"."-
given and freight handled carefully and proa:g;y
For further Information apply to
F. A. REED CO., Agent
Janroys wharf
wv. THOMPSON. President
141G F erect
aep2Seif Wash!ES0ss 4 T.:
DIVIDES srEAh LINE w XII ~
PHILADELPHIA. s.rE&szsa
Appointed sailing days from Aleza ii.,i h
Ely TUESDAY and from Phil1de!ph ~ Ed
SATURDAY. ri,.
This line connects ut Alexandria with the HiI'
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio faI!'S"2'
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular 0'"'"''
ships. sc .,e
Freight forwarded with promptness ana c''''
free of commissions. o,;,t
No charge for transfer in PhlladeiPhla. go
time. FREQUENT departures Through rates aEo
through bills of lading given. Insurance al TIC
lowest rates.
Agents
F.A. REED CO.. Alexandra.
VIM r. CLYDE & CO., Philadephls'
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & 6se1g'n
taaS-H
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FOR RENT-The sToREHoUsE, formerly
E:a occupied by Mclean g. Uhler, No. rs King
street Also STORE No. 90 King st. Apply to
dec14-eotf w. B. GREGORY.
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4 AL RUzt>
3iTLRUzs~
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
rar, q, rr1npnI-T.uL,L

BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY 1INE OFFERING 4 DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE,
Between Washington and New Orleans This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda
tions and facilities such as cannot be found on
any other line entering Washington.
On and after SUNDAY, April 9TH, 1885, pas
senger trains will be run as follows:
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TOHN d. II. LUNT,

r STABLER & CO.
Successors to Z. +. Stabler
DRUGGISTS AND CH EN- lSTS,
N. w. Corner King and Washington Streets.
Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
German and Domestic Cologne, Jiair Brushes,
Sponges, Flesh Straps t;c. Especial care given 70
prescriptions. JanIo-u
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- FOR RENT-ROSE COTTAGE, southwest
E:S corner of Duke and Payne streets. Apply to
v NJ. T. EMERSON, agent, Fayette St, between
King and Prince. apS-tf
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FOUNDERS, MACHINISTS, dc.
ALEXA. iron and BRASS WORKS
G.. II. Collins,

PR0PRIETOR.
CORNER OF ROYAL AND WILKES STREETS
Alexandris. Virginia.
Makes Steam Engines Gold Quartz Crushers Mill
Gearing, both heavy and light Hosting ida.
chimes, Sumac Mills, Shears for cutting bar and
railroad iron, Iron and Brass Castings, Ornamental
Railing, Wrought and Cast Water Pipe from IL
inches down to inches House Fronts, Window
Heads and Stills, Columns, Grders, Winding Stair
ways, Porticoes, Steps and Hand Rails.
REPAIRING done with dispatch Prices low
"a the lowest
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The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY aud
SATURDAY, 1T six o'clock p. NJ. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class, 81; round "trip s1.5o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16

&C. DESIRABLE LOT AND DWELLING FOB
E5 SALE.
The desirable LOT and comfortable BRICK
DWELLING with WAREHOUSE in the rear,
on south Washington street, between Prince and
Duke one of the most desirable locations in the
city, will DO sold bargain and on accommo-
dating terms Apply to L. STABLER,
ap3-2w N w. cor King and Washington SITS.
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FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

EI - =,
North ROYAL street between Cameron and Queen
streets. Apply to
mari 4 -eotf THOS. LEADBEAIEh.
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FOR NEW YORK

SIkAMEhs =. :: ANldHl AND %rS
JOIN GIBSON exsLGz-l
EVERY FRIDAY, and returning icavc Ne"
York, from pier Al, Eat river, EVERY -
URDAY.
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RdILROADS.

1902 GREAT I0p-
1000 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1000
TO fHE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS
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SOUTH BOUND.

Train No. Train No. Train No.
so, New Or So, New Or 81, Louis
leans Mail. leans Exp. vile Exp.
DAILY. DAILY. DAILY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-16

sS One more season in old building.
The, new one could not be finished ow-
ing TO the inclemency of the weather.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-16

The Cora Crop I'll. c.
United States having passed 49,. ~ "'
aud Whatever q danger nca,e ,.,''... IS,
from frost icing now ended -. D fef,l.
maturity Of the grain. The Fs,, ., os'as 2 70,
chicago has called In reports Con IN, I, ~ \
correspondents, giving The area ~ M
yield in every county in the 10 Is,i n - ,,5
producing States and has coma, ,..m
these close estimate ar h. WI
y'eId Of the crop Of 1885. Tbs. ., y. ..'..
have been bassed on comp,,,.. ~.
yield Of 1884 taking The figure. y 4! !, a.
cultural Bureau at Washington 4. \. ,'.,i
Of last year. The reports Of ,b.
ents include not only the aBpro,in'' t..-,
acreage but also the percep,o,. ..
as compared with lat year sad d. r'..
age OF increase or decrease in Acre. NIL
was done to approximate AZ clo..,
pug ,ne ac'ual output the corrsctu,s, i sb.cl
method was demonstrated ve,y sS IN.
estimate Of the wheat crop on Jim. ,tt
bureau and to which figures al 4, ,.,og
n'zed statisiicians, including ,bs 60
bureau have gradually approached n ma.
ana, Illinois and Kansas the grop,a ,l,re,
up owing 10 determination The w.,l.- rlca
crop and devoted to corn is clossl, .s..,,el
In the comparison by States the ,.,.,a. show
that Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota ap3 Missouri
have a slight increase in acreao. ...-1-.4
and Wisconsin is the only State showing
decrease, but Minnesota shows 4. .-.... n
condition, and Missouri also SHOW. .Ish
decrease. The other States all reveal an i'm
proyement, and in Ohio, Illinois and indian.
the improvement is marked. Theuaiin th
10 principle corn growing State, I. estimate
at ,436, 236, 600 bushels, an eyc.., orsr las
year in these States of l84, GAG. 600 bushels "a
on the basis that the States and Terd,oric
outside Of the 10 named will produc. a. muc
corr as they did last veal, or sA2 lao o0
bushels, and this would seem 10 lie assure
from a study Of the reports, it willsIyea tota
crop Of 1879, G36, 900 bushels nom wbic
total it is safe to estimate that the Weld vii
not vary in any appreciable degree Ither way
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-16

Judges Of Election The following are
the Judges Of Election ppoiuted By the Coun-
" Commissioners on Tuesday;
LIST Distric'.-John /. Jenkins, B. L. Hig-
dou, " L. Cooke
End District-D j. Bragonier, Robert
M1rbury, J. A Gray
Sd Distrct.-U Wright Carlton Spaids,
Alexander Hti.hp.
4th District.-R. 7 Boarman, ]. +. S.
Middleton, DR.. II Il. Bean.
9TH District.-P A. l.. Contee f. McWiI-
liams R. Il Clagette
9th Distriet.-w. 7 Hicks, A. W NARROW,
h, " Spaulding.
18th Dstrict-Th Thomas l.. Harmon, B. F.
Dement,, W NJ. Lambert
9Th District-W A. Boarman, R. A.
Boone, NJ. L, Mcpherson.
9th District-T. F Nicholson, J L. Wat
son, r. T. Swann
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How 10 Rnrn Cnal =

How TO Burn COal.-As winter Is lp-
preaching, and as much fuel is wasted DO the
manner freplenishing coal fires, bob III 'a--
naces and CRATES, it would be well TO try the
following rule copied from an exchange They
should be fed with little coal alta umc. aud
often But servants to save timeani trouble
put on great deal at once theirs re.a', be-
ing that almost all the heat is absorbed BY the
newly put on coal, which does not give ont
heat until it has become red bot Hence for a
while the room is cold but when u becomes
fairly aglow the heat is insuart'e The
time to replenish fire is as soon u, the coals
begin to show ashes on their surface then pat
on merely enough to show a hger black
coal covering the red This vii. soon Nuilc,
and as there is much Of it, an excess Of heat
VIII not bc given out. Many alsopai out the
fire by stirring the CRATE as soon rs fresh coal
is put on, thus leaving all heat 10 Jae ashes.
when it should be sent to the new supply o
coal. The tire to SUR the fire IS just when
the new coal i. pretty well kiniei This
method Of managing coal FIRE is trout sams
but it saves fuel, gives more uniform heat md
prevents the discomfort Of alterations Of heat
ana cold, above referred to.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-16

KILLED by a Fall.-R o. Marshall. col
area vas killed by a fall from barn on Fri
5.y Inst. Marshall was engaged in hanging
t.barco in barn on the premises o.
the heirs Of the late sebrin Wood
oa,r Pauxent, when his foot slipped,
rmsire him to fall about thirty feet
10 The ground No bones scented to have
Seen broken, but fatal internal injuries were
received from which he died the next day. =
ui. remains were inferred at Old Field
church by Messrs. j. f. JOY 4 Co, underta.
kers. The deceased was a We'll known and
highly respected colored man, and much re-
eret was expressed at his untimely death.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-16
Locnl BreUittes.

The colored school were opened Yesterday.
Judge stone it is thought will draw the
ipry for November term of court tomorrow.
The green field Of wheat of Mr.. J W. AL
britain eachants the farmers eye
Mr.. Samuel f. Hanmersly one Of the COM
missioncrs has been confined at home by sick
ness. lie is now better,
Politics in the county will end in three
weeks. Wbata relief twill be to the business
portion Of the community.
Mr.F.H. Wills and c. Il Milton have gone
to Kentucky for the purpose Of purchasing a
long cared mule.
Mr.. F. y. Digces who left the county few
DAYS since in search of employment has
obtained situation in Stafford, Bradford
county Florida, in a cigar and grocery store.
A decree has been passed by the court
ordering tie sale Of the real property Of the
heirs Of the late Joseph Wills, for the purpose
of division among the heirs.
Friend Turner it is said, in his political
zeal extended his canvass last week
MO Prince &c ,rges county and did some
effective work in Piccataway.
The announcement is made Of the contem-
plated marriage OF Mir. SDearInan Lancaster
of Goth n cN. and Miss Linda Jenklns Of
Conowaga, New York.
If NAV seem remarkable to sensitive ear,
vet il is a fact. that there is not Democrat
IN the county who has not voted for Repub-
ican. How about Republican iucompetency
Tie storm on Monday evening did som'
damage ta out-buildings, but Iittle TO crops
all the tobacco being housed. Mr. B. G
Stopestreet had a barn blown down on hi
Farm near Ia Plata.
Mr. c. c. Langly was denounced by
prominent attorney not long since in case II
s..ssstss. s~sssssasr.sr
Langly few 4 ys ago re, istered in Bryan
town. Query, has homeless wanderer
right TO vote IN this county.
,tI.rro.r., ,i.ro.,oo AN extr.,ordi,arv n,r
bsr Of tricks with lis nimble hands, but b
49, n.v.r ,l.. in rs much or sc many 10 II,
s,,,,-e inch as DR. nnu.s congh : rnn in Fl
zig raid on coughs o. colds
-.
NO tos'a' '"'uS "a" '' O''N'ueu 'lo'' ei'ue
lne ? + 'u'.e "' 'h's pace OF az Z" ! l"'"
" POS '''''''' ''''o''" Us ''''' 'aeS nav
'''''' '''" '''''' '' Ne 'ei
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-10-16

Science on the Farm.-We are glad to
know that the prejudice against book armiug
is slowly but surely ding out People are
beginning TO appreciate the benefits Of scientific
know ledge and property value the Information
CLEANED from The experience Of others 10 MO
class OF profession is culture Of SO much
RI ctical value as to the farmer. He needs q
Va lie and extensive curriculum o stud. az
i ould haye hls hour specially set apart for
this work The Grange has wrought this
wonderful transformation, aud it isa graf
flying fact that patrons are the advance farm
ers in every community. Let the good work
continue and grow in know ledge as on grow
IN Sesrs,
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j ocal for the Independent

Ocal for the Independent Eyu g.
list uo, ard the South closed his re'iv ,
i1bors at Good Hope Baptist Church last
week where much good was done to the
Strengthening Of the church souls converted,
and sabt ath school again started, and upon
last sabbath morning and night bespoke elo-
queuuy aud iOtcioly to crowded houses, and
many hoped to secure him 10 possible as the T
pastor over these two churches He will
preach October 18Th, at Good Hope Church
and bapHze the new converts, returning to
Nsujemoy church forOcJobcr 18th
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~. nublie school Of the Future

The uWbilc NthOoi VI tHc utuAt u
IN NE suggestions made about popular
.,.,,ion are adopted The daily curriculum
esba public school in 1900 will be about as
s.,f,rs. one hour sewing, one hour washing
4 ironing one hour cooking, one hour
tts set,ing and other branches Of house
t.sging. one hour music, one hour dancing
-. hour painting, one hour modelling aud
.t,turs one hour reading, one hour
citing. one hour arithmetic, one hour book
seeming one hour industrial education, one
..., dvN government one hour each on
geography. algebra, trgonometry Latin,
e,.sk French, German. botany, astronomy
..,,g and free trade, farminga the weather.
+ ha scholar Of 900 BIAS any time to spare
,ratry some enthusiast viii suggest the
.,a5, Of electricity. aerial navigation and th'
nebalar hypothesis. Don't crowd th'
children.