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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-28
A Kentucky Duel.

John Ellis, wealthy young farmer Of
Oliham county, Kentucky, was brought to
Louis, lie Tuesday morning with broken
arm and bullet hole through his ear. The
bone in his left arm had been shattered by
another bullet, and th5 flesh Was torn from
the wrist to the elbow. John Ellis is a
prominent and popular young man of Old
ham county, AMI when he married Lydia
Starts, the daughter of his rich peishbor,
about year ago the wedding was the most
fashionable event that had taken place III
that ncignborhocd for many 3 year. Less
than week afterward there was great
scandal. Young ellis had sent his bride
back to her father within few hours after
the wedding, with tho startling news that
she WAS unchaste. The girls father and
brothers demanded proofs at the point OF
tie pistol, and young Ellis said that his wife
had confessed her sin; thai she had been the
victim OF her brotheriu. law, Charles Stone
street.
The bride swore rouudly that the charge
was false, but admitted that shc made the
confession to her husband on the bridal
nj2ht because he had threatened her with
death unless she did make such admission.
Unable 10 find any truth in the charge
made by young Ellis, the brides brother,
John Starts, aud Charles Stonestreet, her
brots erin law, undertook to punish him for
the disgrace he had SO recklessly heapcd
upon their family. 1t is said that they have
been armed against each other for some
time, but had not found a convenient meet
ing till Monday evening.
at that time John Ellis was standing il
q field across the track from the depot.
They espied Ellis, and Stonesrtet crossed
over into the field and commenced the
quarrel. 1t is said that ne struck Ellis iu
the face and then began to throw rocks.
Ellis drew his pistol and fired one shot as
Stones treet retreated. BY this time young
Starts had come up with a revolver in his
hand. He faced Ellis at fifteen PAGES and
began firing. Ellis glared at him over the
pistols muzzle aud returned shot for shot
without fncbing. The men emptied their
njstols at each other. The field was cleared,
and the wonder is that both were not kill
ell. When the last shot was fred from
starts pistol Ellis weapon dropped from
his hand. Starts then went up to him and
producing q box of cartridges, asked him
cooilv if he wanted to reload. Starts was
only slightly wounded and walked home.
After the duel Ellis came to the city on
the early train Tuesday morning and had
his wounds dressed. He is advised by his
friends to shake the dust of that section o.
the country from his feet, as more trouble
is sure to continue till one or the other
them is killed. It is said that he will stay
/ in the city till his wounds heal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-28

I,oeK SOLE BATHING SHOES. the incest
" thing made for swimming. Ladies', Gents
and Chiidrcns sizes, at
jy29 AMOS Z SLAl MAkEkS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-28

NHEEN AND FIGURED SCREEN WIRE 24
VI 80 and So inches. whalcsalo and retail, at
IS King corner Of Koya! street. You can buy
wire. AID have window AID Door Frames made
OF hc ter nnaitr, to cost more than the com.
mon Fraincs offered for sale il the city. Call and
sec. J. I. CREIGHTON " SON.
ini SIS King cor ROYAL 81.
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WHITE GOODS.

CodedP dPquocdu o C
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15cpr thar he
Cothh ralcs tailor N
45inchAn Woo a
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Da=ette.
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EDGAR SNOW DEN,
Il the Ge-a:,e E-i!ding, Ees. 10 G 72 Prince at

.:ArTs ---TEgI.y
II. ,y.nt,s $50 Six n1or,i,s 2&
On, ,non!a SU Three months o.
communications sts,uld ,r addressed 10 aa%rTrs
Gl.xansirs, W.
l,nytns 80 cay "a: the s,u.y can haze tIe
Gazette a:luG III D.cc :'ost paid, ios Any c"r per
month aIi La, iGrcss Charged often ns desired.
~, Gazette Office :, caancc;et wt Telephone e.
snaE:c. Advertisements, orders N"- LIE paper, news
or Giy infcrnsiioa biiainGsy tc seut b. lels
phone.
tnirlc avellns ,sil not DC allowed 10 oxocG t!ie!r
sn.re ,ies ::,o il paid Tor 81 transient rates
evcrt:so other tasn their Legitimate business IL the
spGce CONTRACTED; for
Al trnsen. advertisements must be paid Tor Ia ad-
vance.
arrsc aid de,th 'loticearaust be paid for In advance
Pcce iifly cents, VIXEN not sxceedn: six liues.
RESOLUTIONS lncoraIn, Of thanks, tribues OF rescc
resolutions adopted by societies persons, unless OF
public concern will cnly be printed In this
advertisements,
ntered at the Pos!orice at Alexandria, Virginia,
second-class tnattor.l
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WOOD.

lyORN KNIVES, POTATO DRAGs, BRIAR
I J Hooks aud Br;ar Scythes. at low prices.
JAS. L. CABIN & SONS.
ano6 AleSandria. Va.
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DOMESTICS,

OF the leading gbrnds,at
m yard Bcachd andB
wCasCot
ndmake less
4:
warrant
ywh
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cpc
hitherto
refunded the
cooled by ns
pleasantly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-28

R5sNN'S RED WARRIOR AND CARLIN'S
lM Light Horse Harry, Axes, Over 100 doz-
er of these celebrated Axes now in store. We do
not pablish prices, but merchants will always find
ms ms low i's price on the same class of goods al
can he bought anywhere.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
au26 Alexandria, Va.
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MEDICINAL.
GHUGs. CsEaz5.sLs. sc.

HHUGS, CGE@Id.:L5, sc.
- =" S. IEADBEATEE G. BGo., N ~
u. Sos. aud s. Fairfax st.,
Established 1892,
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
PAINTS, Oils, PROPRIETARY MEDI-
CITES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Proprietors Of hnodyue Pcctorsl, Lubricating
Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger aud Cough
Syrup; and Agents foI j yers Medicines, Ready
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c.
Every effort will be msilo to mgintailI the high
reputation Of our Old cstajiismcnt nv 3
4 l. WAKEFIELD,
Ia. tigcccssor tc Janney & Coz
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS. SPICES.
Acids, Dye Stutfs and Druggists Sundries.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and Inquiries from the country promptly
NEW BUILDING,
scp1 No l5a King street.
SUMNEI:S !. ALLEN,
DRUGGISTS.
T. w. corner King and PITT streets.
DEALERS IL DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
Sli EhiISAiS, fElLf u iEht,
BRUSHES &C. &c.
R0'rTI.2nS OF SODA WATER, R,ShRShPARILLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct2'
C4AAiGEL4 4 LINT,
y
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AED FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer n
DGUGS, CHEaECiLS,
FANCY and TOILET hETGCLEa,
PERFUMGEy, BRUSHES, &C., &c.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours, day and night. ap4
Ysr z. CEgIHHIOM & CO.,
Whclosale and Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
aiEDICINES OILS DYE STUFFS,
GAEDEHI SEEDS. &C.. &c.
Corner King and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Pnysicin,ia Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Cr:er5 viii receive prompt attention.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-28

lilly FANS, FLY T;:AP3, RUBBER MOPS,
4 Lemon Squcczers, and 4 variety Of other goods,
for Household purposes for sale at reduced prices,
at 50 King corner OF koyal streets Ion can buy
y box Of Mating Taohs and good Tack Hammer
both fnr 10 cents Deans Patent Lemon Squccz-
crs with Porcelain Cups fJr Is cts. Ice Chisels
IIatchcts, and lee Awiz in great raricty. On hand
q beautiful assori mcnt q: Table and Pocket Cattle
re-, Razars. Scissors, t&a &c. Call aud see.
iylI T. 4. CREIGHTON Sc SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-28
ALEXANDRIA VA FRIDAY EVENING. AUGUST 2 1885
ERf GOODS.
AFTER AuGusr -SrrrEuBEn!

IAFIER 1AGdtSl l-SEi1 EL bFE
And September in our line of business means
New Goods. Wholesale houses are already nc.
lively in the field for FA Ill TRADE, and 4 few
weeks more will bring back the city residents
from mountain and scashore, the school teachers
and school children. and Fall Trade vii! be at our
doors.
The intervening weeks viii he essentially
Eh J: &IN WEEKS
AT TIE BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE
W. rnrIncratc: few in the space below
FiNEALL LINEN sHELTiSGS
Our customers arc beginning t" appreciate
ALL LINEN BEDWEAk,
which is but natul nj, when it is taken in
sidcration its Goodness. Comfort, Durability ard
Cheapness
104 Fine IRISH ALL LINEN SHEETING,
Csc and 75c. PER YARD.
Sd AND 9.4 GERMAN LINEN SHEETING,
ONLY soc. PER YARD.
1914 FINE GERMAN LINEN SHEETING,
S5, 90, 81. 1.121,, $l.25, l:55 and Il 10.
100 Inch Fine German Linen Shooting, excel
lent quality,
Only s1.l0 and $3.50 PER YARD.
PILLOW.CASE LINENS
We mako speciality of the following:
45.INCH BELGIAN PILLOW LINEN.
F .,....................... SOC.
H...
...................... ..... 50 lbc
n Ioc.
5O.INCH IRISH PILLOW LINEN,
ONLY 42kc. PER YARD.
54.INCH IRISH PILLOW LINEN
ONLY SOC. PER YARD.
54-INCH BELGIAN PILLOW LINEN, TWO
QUALITIES.
rs AND CSC. PER YARD.
Customers who have not as yet used Linen for
bodwear should avail themselves Of this oppor-
tunity, as the solid comfort derived from its use
moro than repays you the small difference in
price.
LAWNS REDUCTIONS.
In order to reduce this stock to the lowest per-
missablc minimum we make the following rcduc.
tions, which VIC think well worthy tho attention
of tho trade
Yard wide Printed Lawns, in white and colorcd
grounds, Light Blues, Pinks, Corn, Mode, Grays,
and Ecru grounds, with elegant variety of neat,
choice patterns of set figures and vines,
REDUCED FROM 12lAc. TO &c. PEI YARD.
Fine Union Linen Lawns splendid quality and
beautiful patterns,
REDUCED FROM 15c TO 10c. PER YARD.
NEW PRINTS,
We have Just received n large invoice of Stand
ard INDIGO BLUE PRINTS, in an excellent va
ricty OF neat figures, especially desirable for
Childrens III csscs actually worth lOc.
ONLY Sc. PER YARD.
Second ioor. Take the Elcva!or.)
MEDIUM WEIGHT UNDERWEAR FOR MEN.
We all recognizes the necessity Of changing the
underwear Is this time Of the year. Prudent per-
sons realize thc dangers attending L change from
gauzc TO heary winter underwear, consequently
wo have secured medium weight Mcrino Wool,
which is particularly adapted to the between
seasons" or carly fail wear and recommend them
to orr customers rs the Shirts for present uso.
Mems Medium Weight Mcrino Wool Shirts,
Splendid Value All Sizes.
ONLY 75c. EACH
Mems Medium Weight All-Wool Shirts, Fine
Texture. Elegant Quality.
ONLY $1.OO EACH.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
ROSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
a21 Pa ay WASHINGTON, u. G. 0l2 ST.
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NTARTiTL.a ! HALL,
J, 2 i {. q / 6 T S,

Caf.lar p.inco ard iArfax street..
descriptions specially. English, French,
Go.inaa ana Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
gar;,i Cologne: Magnolia, Uc.lyo5mia, Goranum
and Florid. WGtcr Genuine Luh;ns Extracts /;
Spongcs, Hair Brushes and Combs best English
Tooth brushes a fall assortment cf Patent Medi-
cines, Coxa's Gelatine Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rine ypicas of all kinds and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
sc1nc quality can hc obtained elsewhere dec
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.0UM II. II. LUNT, '
Z STAHLER s co,


ItsIT.i"EI.I1 n. !. fNI.UlNIT
DIUGG;S'E& AN d CHI Ii lists,
" ". Corna: Eimf ana Washington Streets.
Dealers IN Patent ,fc6iciHcs, Drugs Cigars and
Cigarettes, Eir@ 'iootil Brushes. N&il Ertsllcs,
German ..lt Domestic Cologne, fnir ErEatns,
Spom ccs IIc,l. S;Sf&ya .Sc. Especial care given to
;,rcsr~i nt; 1as. i:;".S-ti
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

Opera House, as also Miss Ida Hornell aud
the Misses Nichols.
The prices for the ladies' and children's
Hoop Of Gold" matinee at the Grand TO-
morrow afternoon will be only % and 60
cents TO all parts of the house.
The first half of next week the attraction
at the Grand Opera House will be Gill &
Arthurs Two Bad Men" Comedy Com
pany, and the last bali. Mr. Joseph K En-
met in Fritz" Both are strong cards and
are sure to pulp big houses.
The advance sale of seats for the engage
ment of the Madison Square Theater May
Blossom" company at the Grand, the lsst
three nights of this week, opers this morn
ing at 8 O'Clock at the theater box office, aud
promises to be unusually large. The follow
IN unhesrd Of scale of prices will prevail /:
Parquette circle, reserved, 90 cents; par
quette, - cents; sofa chairs! 81; admiss iun
10 and % cents. The company Is the LARGEST
and best the famous Madison Square has
ever sent out, and embraces, among Others,
Miss Georgia CsyvaD. Joseph Wheei,ck,
Benjamin Maginley, Forest Robinson and
w. NJ. CTompton.
THE Crimes OF London" new melo-
drama By Charles DeKres, will occupy En-
glish's Opera House the last three nights of
the week. Prices will be reduced during this
engagement to 10, %, s. and so cents. The
play is not a blood and thunder owery
piece but realistic drama, with mechani-
cal effects aud elaborate scenery. "rns
Crimes OF London" carry full brass and
military band and ought to do well here.
OF the play the Columbus (0.) Journal says:
1T is said that there were ], 800 people in the
Grand last night. The house was full and
every body enjoyed the excellent melodrama
rendered, The Crimes of London The
piece is full of startling situations and sem
sationsl episodes and holds the closest atten.
ton throughout. OF the company Miss
Crocker scored a hit as Nell Tstters,' Mr..
Beverly and Mr. Starr brought the house
down as the two old burns, and Mr.. Sullivan
was great as Mark Roland. The band IS fine.
The performance will be repeated in the
afternoon and evening to-day aud to-mor-
row."
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
CITY IN BRIEF.

Mr.. Morrison yesterday qualified rs Police
Commissioner.
James Elder was re-sppointed Sheriff Of
TIE Supreme Court yesterday afternoon.
Charles Stibing snd John Tanzy have gone
over to the Jail fox Grand Jury attentions.
Thieves stole supper at Crsnor's, corner
of Columbia avenue snd Seventh street, Sat-
urdsy night.
Lonis Ksess was arrested yesterday by Pa
trolmen Low and Bruce for the alleged theft
of s45 carpet
Squire Feiblemsn yesterday fined John
W. Sutton Sill for assault and battery on his
wife, and in default Of payment sent him to
jail.
A woman whose name could not be learned
attempted to commit suicide ut the Emmst
House yesterday afternoon by taking al un-
usual quantity OF chloroform.
hiss Dora Roberts died at AIbuqueras
Thursday. She was formerly school teacher
here, and had gone to New Mexico for her
health. She viii be brought home for burial.
Patrolman Issacs broke up poker game
which was in progress in an East Washing
ton street. saloon yesterday afternoon aud
arrested William GowelI, Louis Hyam, Dick
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

Sexton and Charles Bell on charge OF gam
bling.
About 100 persons, farmers, with their
families. arrived In the city last night from
the northern part Of the State, on their way
TO the New Orleans Exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln, Of 165 North Missis-
sippi street, celebrated their sixteenth we'd
ding anniversary last evening, large mum
Der Of their friends being present.
An Express Route Agent having pack
age for IndiaDola, Is, recently, threw it Of
across the river. Four months later 1t was
founG where thrown, By the tracer.
FREQ Dow, who, while drunk Sunday
night, tod two police ne had deserted from
the army, - being detained while the records
are being hunted up. He denies the story
now.
Last evening ths police took chap
named Nichols off the South street crossing
of the j., NJ and /. tracks 10 time - save
bis life. He was fast asleep with both legs
across the tracks. 10 few minutes more he
would have been cut to pieces.
At this time of the year the far dealers
are shipping great quantities OF hides
through the city. 1t is no unusual thing to
detect the beautiful fur OF the festive pole.
cat by the delightful odor which takes pos
session of that part OF the city covered By
the wind blowing over the depot. Last
night was a good night tor them.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

SENTINEL TELEPaONB CALLS
s=.szsss siaee.-.Ie4 BditOrisI Kooss. -
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
THE New YORK STORE
tEsTABLIsHED 1881
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
TO THE LADIES:

We desire TO make known 70 you
the fact OF our having marked down
cur entire stock OF Oloeke. We
have made very low prices IN order
over garment Our stock is not
largo but very well assorted in Eew-
msrkets, Circulars, and the new
short Dolmaus, and at prices which
gill suit the wants OF all. Cur
Kisses CIosks are also marked
doEn. Ladies who are about puP-
cnsssng an outside wrap Will find it
20 be TO their Interest 10 examine
our stock at the Marked do wn
prices.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

While nearly every body is complaining
of hard times, it is very pleasing to see how
lively business is with ID. Z. Stout. the agent
of the Walker Boot, at AS South
Meridian street. As only one agent in
every town handles these goods. the one
that gets them will surely draw the prize
Any one wishing the sale for his locality
will do we'll to order his spring stock early
and avoid the rush.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
go sENrINEL az NEW ORLEANs.

70 accommodate the throng froua the
Southwest who viii desire to read their Ia
vorito home paper while attending the
- oIid's Exposition" the Sentinel has bean
placed on sale IN New Orleans at George r.
Wharton & Bro Is, No. 8 CaIondelst etreet,
eslwesn Canal and Common streets.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
GROC RIES
Re.ai'ei at Wholesale Prices,
At ,02 South nlinos Street,
M. M. WILT q IL 5,

20 lbs. White Extra o.
IL lbs Clear White Extra sugar. o.
10 lbs. Grsnulated o.
13 lbs. Powdered S1gar.............. ........ 90
25c per gal. for Choice Golden Syrup.
40c per sal. for good Maple Syrup.
S5c per gal. for Choice Sugar Drips.
4Oc per gal. for choice New Orleans MOlaSseS
soc per cal. for Pure Apple Cider.
l5c per gal for Silver Thrsad : -
2Cc per doz- for Best Hollsnd <.
soc per coz. for Folks Best &C.,.
soc per doz for Choice 10 4 DIies.
81 Ier doz. for 3 ID. Pie Peaches
SC per 10 for so Id. Can Choice lard
sc per 10. for shoulder Meat, Kingan Co.'S
2hc for y he. Hominy
Csc for 4 lbs. New Turkis prunes
25c for lbs Choice Carolina Rice.
9Oc per doZ for String and Lima Beans
CSC Tor 4 lbs. DRIED Sweet Corn.
CSC for lbs. New English CnIrants.
25c for lbs. Choice Lard.
Csc for z lbs Akron Cracked Wheat.
Csc for IL lbs. Akron Ostmesl.
25c Tor lbs Piels Starch.
2sc for Bars German soap.
CSC for 6 Bars Everyday Soap.
25c for4 Bars Electric Light Soap.
2cc for To- Choice Country Butter
2Oc per ID. for Mixed Nuts.
10c per ID for Mixed Candy.
1Oc per ID. for Good Green Coffee.
10c for the largest piece OF Star Tobacco in city,
soc per ID. for Star Tobacco.
&c per d. for Apple Butter.
&c per ID. for ali kinds of Jellies.
l2c per H. for all kinds OF Preserves.
&c per 10. for Mincemeat
&c per 10. for Taggart's Crackers. fresh.
&c for / 10. OF Good Tea.
zoe per o. for Tea that sells all over town for 81
Big drive In Bottled Goods
sSFostsl orders delivered.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

DR.. @. @. Sharp, Of the Electrical Sanitary
Home. this city, starts TO day Gu lecturing
tour. including such cities IS Fort Wayne,
Logansport, etc. His subject is electricity.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
OLD PAPERS.

Coed conditioned old papers for sale at
this office at only 30 cents per hundred.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
Roller Skates.

Yajen New are the exclusive agents for TIE
sale of j. II. Fentons Rink Skates in IndssDa
Kinks supplied at manufacturers prices.
Also, full stock OF Ice skstes, Ice Creepers,
Sleigh Bells, etc.
VAJFN d NEW
e. East Washington street
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-30
The Chinese at Tnhle.

Cinnamon consider the stomach the
source of intellectual life, and there
fore the fattest man goes for the wisest
one. They affect to believe that for
eigners come to China to eat because
they have not enough to eat at home
1t is considered q mark of refined DO
liteness to treat guest or a visitor to
meal at any time of the day. Only
those Cinnamon who have families
take their meals at home; the rest eat
at hotels. They usually have two
substantial meals day-One an hour
after getting up in the morning, the
other between three and four o'clock
in the afternoon. The well-to-do class
take three or four meals day. Often
the father alone eats meat while the
lest of the family have to be satisfied
with rice. Poor families usually get
their meals from street venders. The
well-to-do ones employ cooks, the lat
ter getting their degrees and diplomas
like men of science. The Celestials
use no tablecloths, napkins, knives
forks, spoons, dishes, plates or glass
ware. Instead of napkins they us,
packages of thin soft paper, which alst
serve them for handkerchiefs. Afte,
using they throw them away. Each
guest has saucer, pair of sticks
package OF paper and a minute cur
with salt saucer. The Chinese womer
never dine with the men. Everybody
smokes during the eating of forma.
dinner, and the dinner is crowned by
story or legend narrated by some more
or less known orator. No topic Of
general interest is discussed at such
dinners; but gastronomist who knows
all about the preparing of food re.
ceives attention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-09-30
Sir David BreWS!Cr'S Cat.

Margaret Mario Gordon, writing
from Nice to the HOme ChTOnicle, SAYS:
"My father, Sir David Brewster, had
a strong dislike to cats; he said that
he felt something like an electric
shock when one entered the room.
Living in an old mouse-ridden house,
was at last obliged to set up cat.
but on the express condition that it
never was to be seen in his study.
| was sitting with him one day, and
the study door was ajar. To my dis
may pussy pushed it open, and, with a
most assured air, walked right up to
the philosopher, jumped upon his
knee, put paw on one shoulder and
paw upon the other, and then COM
posedly kissed him! Utterly thunder
struck at the creatures audacity, my
father ended by being so delighted
that he quite forgot to have an elec-
trio shock. He took pussy into his
closest affections, feeding and tending
her as if she were child.
"One morning, some years after.
ward, no pussy appeared at breakfast
for cream and fish; no pussy at din.
ner, and, in fact, months passed on
and still no pussy. We could hear
nothing of our pet, and we were both
inconsolable. About two years after,
l was again sitting with my father,
when, strange to say, exactly the same
set of circumstances happened. She
was neither hungry, thirsty, dusty,
nor footsore, and we never heard any.
thing of her intervening history. She
resumed her place as household pet
for many years, until she got into
diseased state from partaking too free
ly. it was supposed, of the delicacy OF
raw flesh, and in mercy she was oblig.
ed to be shot. We both suffered SC
much from this second loss that we
never had another domestic pet"