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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24
FANCY GOODS
WARM WEATHER.

Now in stock and ready for sale: Mems, Ladies
Rows and small Childrens Summer Underwear
shown in Egyptian Yarns. Gauze, Baibriggan'
Gossamer, Lisle Thread and Light. weight Meri'
no. Prices, 15c to $1:5O.
Summer Corsets-We have met with decided
success in offering this popular article of wear to'
ladies' This Corset is made side elastic over thr
hins and shaped in exact imitation of q celebrated
French Corset. Price, 5Oc
Mems and Boys' Pantaloon Drawers, cut to suit
the style CT pants now worn. Price. Soc.
Summer Hosiery-To meet the increasing de-
mand for lightweight Hosiery for warm weathei'
we have laid in an unusually large assortment III
Babriggan, plain colors and fancy stripes. Prices
1Oc to So. so. g,r,a.-
Blue Grey and Cream-laced Shirts. Shoulder
Sh.wIe S;Ik and Lisle Thread Gloves, BUSHES.
Neckwear, Collars and Cuffs, &C.
Mems and Boys Laundried and Tosns Unisupate. pota
paao~. 81 onaker City Shirt Co. They are un
Us ousstionably the best fitting Shirts made.
q:ad1 C. NJ ADAMS, 89 King st.
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DRY GOODS.
DEcrDEnbr A BARGAIN SEASON.

Such is the present summer season. for neve
before have we offered such exceedingly goot
values as at present.
There are various reasons that VIC have more Il
10 with fixing the price on goods than either
merchant or manufacturer. Supply and demand
/! really make the price aud cause scu.e things tt
sell ii: half ami others 1T two. thirds their rea
| vaiu,
| The advancement Of the season neerssitatcs ou,
| cloalg out while i'll season, many lines of sum
! ncr good, al roiuccd prices, in srdcr 10 cause
! their disposal
best fnr the money Mt all times. Besides, when
| you wnnla rather have the money return the
| gno7
| BLACK SILK SURAu.
| TIL" Ladies arc not slow to appreciate good
values. rs has been clearly demonstrated by the
manner in which they responded to the following
! bargains in surah previously advertised. We
l,av; been fortunate enough to secure another in
voice. which we shall offer at the same low price
.,:5.nch All Silk Black French Surah, actual
value I5c.;
ONLY CSC. PER YARD.
o3.nch Black Extra Heavy Twilled All-silk
Surah. actually worth 81
ONLY 9Oc PER YARD.
CLOSING SALE" OF EMBROIDERIES.
We think the following reductions will be ap.
prcciated by our customers and cause their i'm
mediate disposal:
5-inrh Blue and Pink Polka Dot Embroidery.
rcdurc from 1910. to &c. per yard
2i3-Inch Cream Irish Point Embroidery reduc-
ell II, III 2Cc. to &c. per yard.
2i2.inch Cream Guipure Embroidery. reduced
from 15c. to &C. per yard.
] lot 3l9 inch Rcd French Caml,". cmbrnidcr-
ed in white and cream.
iseluced from 251 to 1:2l2c. rrr yarl
:(Sccond floor Take the Elcvatur)
WHITE GOODS VALUES.
Fine White Strrc,: Lawns.
Dnly y 1Oc. per yard.
Fine Checked NainsGaks,
Only 10c pc: yard.
Fine White India Linen,
On:y 12l3t per yard.
Fine Plaid NainsOuk- worth 1Sr
Only 1919. per yard
CRIMPED SEER$UCKEES
These goods have had Il mes remarkable run,
we at times being unable to keep pace with the
demand.
We have just received a fresh invoice, in six
colors, and variety of stripes, only Tic. per yard.
Excellent value and very stylish.
SATINES.
We have reduced our line of light ground Sat
ines from &c. TO 121sc. per yard.
LAWNS,
We have reduced our line Of tinted ground Pa.
cfc Lawns from 1870. to ST. per yard. Beauti
ful Patterns.
Second floor. Take the Elevator
FURNITURE LINENS.
We yet have six styles left ni the Furniture
Linens, which we reduced from soc to 81 lac.
per yard.
We know that these goods mnn cost 2lac per
yard more than last scasOu ac'ounL of the in
crease in the price of nay. We therefore think
them al economical purchase even if not wanted
for another season.
5O1NCH FURNITURE LINEN
REDUCED FROM 80 80 81 1hc. PER YARD
COTTON BIRDEYE, 5nC,
Unquestonably the lowest price ever named on
the same quality Full ten yards to the piece
ONLY SOC. PER PlECE.
OODWARD & I.OTHROP,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa nv. WASHINGTON, u. E.. 912D ST.
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MEDICINAL.
Drugs. t1RE.slCALS. f..

1
EDw'D. g. LEADBEATEE TEos LEApRgATEi
| II 8. LEADBEATER 4. Bro.
IL. Nos. q aud s. Fsisfsx ST.,
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS aud MEDICINES. CHEMICALS
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDl-
CINEs GARDEN SEEDS, srICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS &c
: Proprietors of Arodyne Pectoral, Lubricating
Linimcnt, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents fo1 Ayers Medicines, Ready
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &c.
Every effort will be made to maintain the hig:,
reputation of our old establishment. my3
A A. WAKEFIELD,
n. Successor to Janney s. Co..
DEALER IN
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS. SPICES.
Acids Dye Stufs and Druggists Sundries.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and inquiries from the country promptly
NEW BUILDING,
sep1 No. 152 King street.
SUMMERS 8 ALLEN
DRUGGISTS.
n w. corner King and Pitt streets
DEALERS IN DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES.
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY,
BOTTLERS OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARtLLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct23
GAMUEL H. LUNT,
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &c, &C.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared st
all hours, day and night ap4
w r. CREIGHTON & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS, &C.. &c.
Corner King and Royal streets.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
mh24-tf
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u HALL,
DRU G. G / S II S.

Cornor Prince and Fairfax street.
descriptions specially. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farna Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyosmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts /;
Sponges, Hair Brushes. and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes full assortment Of Patent Medi-
cnes, Coxc'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 .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

WINDOW AND DOOR SCREENS IN A
w knocked down state, put together. None
but the best quality Screen Wire sold, either
plain green or figured. No common Wire. No
common frames, and prices lower than you can
have the frame made and put together. Call
and examine, get prices see the quality of goods
and be convinced. [ie18l B. w. Nails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24
FOUNDERS; MACHINISTs, dc.
AIEXA. iron And BRASS WORKS
c., H, Collins,
PROPRIETOR.

CORNER OF ROYAL AND WILKES STREETS
Alexandria. Virginia.
Makes Steam Engines Gold Quartz Crushers Mill
Gearing, both heavy and light, Hosting Ma, Ma;
chines, Sumac Mills, Shears for cutting bar and
railroad iron. Iron and Brass Castings, Ornamental
Railing, Wrought and Cast, Water Pipe from 10
inches down to inches, House Fronts, Window
Heads and Sills Columns, Girders, WindingStair-
ways, porticoes Steps and Hand Rails
REPAIRING done with dispatch. Prices 10"
thn loIcest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

T SrABLER G. CO.,
Successors to r. H. Stabler)
DRUGGISTS AND CH HEMIHTS,
Y. W. Corner King and Washington Streets.
Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
German and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
spongcs Flesh Straps, &c. Especial care given to
prescriptious jsn2S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

r AM NOW OFFERING A PURE LINEN
i Bosom Reinforced Shirt, made and finished
we'll at S27O half dozen, uulaundried, and
1878 laundrcd. Call and see them at
AMI AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
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0azette.
PUBLISHED n&ILY AND rKJ-WFEKLy ~
EDGAR SNOW DEN.
a; the Gazette Building Nos 20 & f2 a:ia:: !;

teIandrs, VI
rso- leaving ety for the summer cal. !nt,s ue
Gazette mailed Is then post paid, for fifty cc- pc:
month and the sadress changed often rs desired.
r .iaze!;A. oolcS ccunec.cd With Telephone EI
iiiSc. Advertisements, or,crs ~, the paper, news
Or auy information business zen, by teie-
phone.
Contract a.ivcrr.ers - not be allowed To exceed their
s,as unless tho Is paid for at transient ratca
and uuder circumstances win they bo aiirSscd to
advertise other thnn their legitimate busnoss in the
space contracted for
Al transient Advertisements mus, be nsid for In na-
Marriage and death notices usL DC paid for In advance
Price dfty cents, when not exceeding sx lines.
resolutions in menoram, OF thanks, tributes OF rc5oc
resolutions adopted bs societies persons unless o;
public will .niy le printed In this
advertisements.
Entered at the Postottcc nt A!exandris ffrE.IiE
yecond-class mSstar.!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24
nEADY FOR THE WARM WEATHER.

nEADY FOR THE WARM WEATHER
HENRY BRENGLES'
ICE CREAM NJ A n U AZ 1 U Il
NO. 100 KING STREET,
Will enter upon the present Season WIN q Nem
Departure. Novelties in Freezing Methods ana
and lessencd cost in pure sugars and syruss, nave
reduced the cost in making Ice Creams al WHOLE
sale. : III; ,.,
Mr. Brcngle has determined to give ms custom
ers. of town and country, the advantage OF TINS
rednction. which will enable him to furnish here
after the unrest of creams with the best iavors at
the following rates
vARIGATED CREAMS in Fancy Moulds,
NIiCECREAMsODA Fountain open night and
dav He still furnishes cakes and confectionery
and caters for families fairs, balls entertanmen Is
anu anu oa oaciaI narties. apps
rJ1HE CHAMPION SAFETY WINDOW Sash
LOCKS AND FASTENERS COMBINED iof
osje by B. w. MALLS,
my23 Corner King and Washington sss:
rNHE BEST AND PUREsT SUMNER WINE.
i Heineken's Virginia Clarets always superior
to imported. Sold by s. CON
my27 GEO. McbohN1i . o0-''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

vI7AsHBURN & MOEN, AND BUFFALO
w Manufacture Steel Barb Fencing Wire, best
make for sale at reduced prices by the ton or sim
gle bale, at S8 King corner of Royal streets, by
mh17 J. T. CREIGHTON g. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

Jersey CHAINS from 81 90 to $3.50, some.
y thing very pretty, at
HENRY WILDTS,
je3 10 N. Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

OIL FOR REAPING AND THRESHING MA
~ chines-Sperm, Best Lard, Lardine, Extra
Machine, Dark Machine and Black Lubricating
Oils. A full stock on hand and for sale by
ie25 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24
DOMESTICS,


good III lLyadB cached I'M dBwnCou
d Blealed Pillow CascC uon worth
aheeing ofevcyw han lnk n -
nlcnghs
O Oyardat Sc An anceto o ave none
q
anda
buin Nnercnnd isnt
refunded
therefore peeap pacet tos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

EOR LUNCH AND EXCURSION PARTlES-
Il 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.
iyS GEO McBURNEY B SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

TOHN d. Fl. LUNT,
(Successo- to Lunt q Davidson
DEALER IN DRUGS. CHEMICALS, PATENT
MEDICINES AND FANCY ARTICLES.
N +. corner King and Washington streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Physicians Presc1 .ptions speciality. ljanlO
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WHITE GOODS.

Corded Piqur ucdt 0 fomS
cromO
all
lay the by until wanted
Exccl e5c Weomly have th notl
fWooF from
dhssth the a e replace
ti., a.io- o-mudcS IL
Yves iohcml beautiful wllw
We obnphtat etwoc n
netwhichw wecntr.t 5cwelwo wl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

BUILDERS HARDWARE at sS King corner
ID of Royal street, Alexandria, Va.-We have
Just received and in store large supply of Build
ers' Hardware, which we will sell at small ID
vance, wholesale and retail. Call and see.
iy3O J. T. CREIGHTON 6 SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

EOWLER'S FLY FANS. zone of the Injuries
L of the age" Also Fly Traps of different
kinds For sale by JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
ie13 Alexsndria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

DLACK HARNESS SOAP, Harness Oil of sew
ID eral kinds, Kerosene Oil, Pratt's Astral Oil,
Window Glass, Artists Paints, Canvas and Acad-
envy Board, Sc, just received.
ap24 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

II ENTUeKY WHISKEY.-Tsylor' Pure Rye
N Whiskey at $3.50 per gallon is special
bargain at this very low figure.
ape GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

STEP LADDERS, all sizes, for sale at bottom
~ prices Store open until 8 o'clock every night
B.W. MALLS.
my25 Cor King and Washington streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

AM NEW RECEIVING MY STOCK OF HARD
J. ware, Cutlery Paints Oils, &c &C., to which
I invite your especial attention.
3. W. MALLS,
feb27 S. e. cor. King & Washington, SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

WooDBURN'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, 1885-08-24

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF HARDWARE,
L PAINTS, &C., and cannot make it convenient
to purchase during the day, you will find my
store open every night until o'clock.
B. w. MALLS,
S. E. cor King and Washington sts
Telenbone No. a. my24
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

A LABASTINE-A natural material and the
n only durable finish for walls and ceilings;
pure white and variety of beautiful tints
Sample card of tints and prices mailed to any ad-
dress upon application For sale by
A. A. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Janney s. Co..
,n- 1S0 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

nOULTERERS' FRIEND or CHICKEN pow
/ der, q certain cure (if used in time) of Gapes
and other diseases in Chickens, Turkeys &c., IN
packages at 25 cents each.
;eS E.S LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

I AIDES CUFF-BUTTONS IN STERLING
IL Silver, Gold and Plate, at
HENRY WILDTS,
je3 10 N. Roysl street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

GARDEN AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
" Plow Plates, Harrow Teeth, Grndstones, and
all kinds of tools for farmer and mechanic, can
be found in great variety at
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
msr16 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

UOMETHING NEW IN ALEXANDRIA.-The
y B. Y A. Corset. Every lady should look at
these goods only 49 cts, at
ie11 CHAPMAN'S 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

DERFECT IN EVERY PARTICULARLY
i easy running Acme Lawn Mower has more
points of merit than all other mowers combined.
Call and see them TT B. W. MALLS.
ie1S S. e. cor. King and Washington SITS.
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OUR NEW ANNEX is FINISHED,


q Clearing
will respond n rtment
All Our Summer Goods Below Cost.
our
ues
to op
WHITE GOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-24

RABRIGGAN SHIRTS, LONG AND SHORT
- Sleeves, fine quality, only 45c., at
je11 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-15

SnsD.re0 anoutl De maoe UO eat every Jnlng
that is set before them; tut IN carrying out
this singular theory too often the gravest in
jury results. An eminent city clergyman
told me the other day that the mere sight of
liver cooked in any form made him i'll.
When quite . little fellow his stern father,
who was one Of the sort that would permit
no nonsense as he expressed it, with re-
gard to children's likes or dislikes as far as
food was concerned, insisting that they
should not exercise any taste or choice in the
matter, required him to eat some liver which
had been put on his plate. There was some
thing about the particular piece of liver that
set the child against Is. but hs was forced to
swallow the repulsive morsel, and ever since
his stomach has rebelled even at the thought
Of the gross piece of tyranny which waD
practiced upon him.
It Is q sound rule for all of us that with
respect to food our likes and dislikes are tbs
best guide as to what is good for us, and 1t
is safe to eat upon the plan that whatever
We relish will prove on the average harm.
less and wholesome and whatever produces
disgust will prove, as a general thing, indi-
gsstble. A recent writer on this noint has
fully expressed my opinion in saying that
nothing can be more wrong than to make
children eat fat, for example, when they
don't want It A healthy child likes fat and
eats as much Of It Is he can. II he shows
signs Of disgust at fat that proves him to he
of q bilious temperament, and he ought
never to be forced to eat it against his will.
A good many Of US have disordered diges-
tion in after-life simply because we were
compelled to eat rich food in childhood
which We felt instinctively IS unsuitable
to Ms
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-15
SETTLED ON THE SPOT.
Afraid to Try the LAVA Bill for "Con-
tributory Piracy"

AIID1u 70 INC Law a Dill AoA SoAA-
tributory Piracy"
Detroit Free Pressl
After standing in front Of the store for
several minutes, seemingly undecided what
to do, he entered and asked for the proprie-
tor and then began:
my ole woman was gwine long yere las
night an fell down on your sidewalk an
busted her elbow"
@Ahl Well, being you are poor man I'll
make the charges as light as possiblel"
But dat hain't de case, sab. A lawyer
tells me dat you is 'sponsible fur dat slippery
sidewalk, an dat kin git damages"
Exactly, but you don't understand the
matter. In the first place you must fee your
lawyer and put up for court expenses Then
you provo that own the sidewalk. Then
you prove that your wife was not guilty of
contributory negligence Then you prove
that your wife didn't bust her elbow by
falling down stairs Then appeal the case
and the higher court grants q new trial. BY
that time your wife and her busted elbow
are dead and buried, and you are married
again, and you offer to settle for five pounds
Of brown sugar."
aFo' de Lawdl but has got to wade frow
all datl"
GAn that and more. The grocery business
is cut SO close that shall probably be a
bankrupt by April, and then what good will
Judgment do your
"Dats so-dat's So"
@Or the case may hang in the supreme
court until both of US are dead"
II see. And you would gin two pounds Of
brown sugar to settle de case nowP
@Wen, yea"
"Dsn you may do It mp, and arter dis de
cle woman takes Dc oddsr side Of de street
o. ne dissolve partnershipl I Ispected ebery
m nit you war gwins to twist it around to
key ON my household goods, an II Pm two
pcands Of sugar ahead want to close de
case to once sfors you bring In . bill fu,
contfibutosy piracyr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-15
HER GREATEST CHARM.

Not in her eyes that such eloquence speak,
Not in the blush Of her velvety cheek.
Not in the sheen of her bright yellow hair,
Not in her courtly imperial air,
Not in the kisses that hang on her lips,
Not in her fingers cute tapsring tips,
Not in the curve Of her chick little foot,
Not in her wit, aye 90 gracefully put,
Not in her ear, like some rose tinted shell,
Not in her teeth, that no pearls can excel,
Not in her smile, that q saints heart might
win,
Not in the dimples that grace her plump
chin,
Not in good sense, in which none are above
her,
Not in her breath, sweet as blossoming
clover,
Not in her form as perfection complete,
Not in her laugh SO melodiously sweet,
Not in her mack, than the sloe-blossom
winter,
Not in her step, than the mountain deer's
lighter,
Not cen in her love that so bindeth our
hearts,
Find l the rapture her presence imparts;
But in her voice-sweet as Orpheus' Tyre
That says: Stay in bed, John, I'll start up
the fire. )"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-15

tire convoy. lt seemed as If providence nad
purposed an example Of upon what slender
threads hang everlasting things" The loss
Of those cargoes Of ammunition might have
materially changed results at Vicksburg.
Had our assailants succeeded in blowing us
up it would have been q rich joke on them
selves We were not thirty yards distant
when thev struck us, and had we "gone off"
there would not have been a grease spot left
NJ ehorr,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-15
WEST POINT.
Latham Cornell Stroue.l

Latham Cornell Strong.l
Twas Commencement eve, and tho ball
room belle
In her dazzling beauty was mine that
night,
As the music dreamily rose and fell,
And the walters whirled in q blaze Of
l can see them now in tho moonbcami
glance
Across the street on billowy floor,
That rises and falls with the merry dance,
To a music that floats In my heart oncs
more.
A long half hour in the twilight leaves
OF tho shrubbery-she, with coquettish
face,
And dainty arms in their flowing sleeves,
A dream of satins, and love, and lace.
Through her two bright eyes I could ses
the glow
OF cathedral windows, as up the aisle
We marched to q musics ebb and flow.
All in a dream Of Commencement eve!
remember 1 awkwardly buttoned a glove
On the dainty arm in its flowing sleeve,
With broken sentence of hope and love
But the diamonds that flashed in her wavy
hair,
And the beauty that shole in her faultles
face,
A poor brown fly III a web Of lace
Yet laughing, coqrsttish face see,
As the moonlight falls on the pavemen'
gray,
can hear her laugh in the melody
OF the waltz's music across the way.
And kept the glove SO dainty and small,
That stole as she slipped her lemonade,
Till packed it away, I think, with all
OF those traps lost in our Northern raid.
But never can list 10 that waltz divine,
With its golden measure Of joy and pain,
But it brings like the flavor Of some old wine
To my heart the warmth Of the past again
A short flirtation-that's all, you know;
Some faded flo sers, a silken tress
The letters burned up years ago
When heard from her last in the Wilder.
ness.
suppose, could she see I am MANNED and
old,
She would soften the scorn that wa.
changed to hate
When l chose the bars Of the gray and gold
And followed the South to its bitter fate.
But here's to the lads Of the Northern blue,
And here's to the boys Of the Southern
gray,
And would that the Northern star but knew
How the Southern cross is b rne to-day.