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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19

wARRENTON-Trains Nos. so. 81, "a and SO
connect daily and Nos 80. So, and SO daily, cx-
cept Sunday, 10 and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DlEISGON-Daily, except Sunday
Leave Rocky Mt. 1920 q. m., arrive franklin
Junction 10:lO Il. IN: leave Franklin Junction
500 r. 10 ;. arrive Rocky Mt. 11:3O p. IN.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. 5" and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
crs between Ncw York and Atlanta, via. Danvllc
On trains Nos. 50 and 53 Pullman Buffet Sleep
crs between Washington and New Orleans. and
Washington and Augusta via Dauville.
On and after June 2S, Pullman Buffet and
Sleeping Cars between Baltimore and Greenbricr
White Sulphur Springs
On trains Nos ga and 55 Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, aad Charlottes-
vile and Cincinnati.
Through tickets on sale at the principal stations
to al points. For rates or information apply to
any agent of the Company, or TO
J. S. 3. THOMPSON, A. &. p. A.
Alexandria, Va
G. w. CHEARS, A. q. P. A.
Richmond, Va
SOL HAAS, T. NJ, Richmond. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19

TUsT From THE FACTORY-10 dozen Of the
,D IMPROVED PATENT-ST ABS. SHIFTS,
the best goods ever offered In A!exandris LOT the
price. Will outwear any 81 Shirt:
TO At AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19

FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS E. C. KNIGHT AND >
JOHN GIBSON 9ss.kSsEH
every THURSDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY.
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ADVICE TO NOTIFIES.

MES. WINsLow's sooTHING SYgrr, !oI chill.
dren teething is the prescription Of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers 70:
their children. During the process OF teething
its value is incalculable. It relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhEs, gripping
in the bowels, and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 70 cents
hottie mv5-1yrM.W&s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19
DIRECTORY
OF THU
PRINCIPAL Business Houses OF The City

Burke & Herbert, cor King and Fairfax street,
Citizens National Bank, n. ". COZ. Prince All
Leo streets.
First National Bank, s. ". cor. Prince and L..
streets.
more.
Books, Stationary and Printing
g.. E. French, 50 King street.
Carriages.
Summers & Bro, Pitt street.
Commission Merchants.
P.B. Hooe, Prince street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
Isaac Eichberg Co., cor. King and Royal SITS
Donnelly, Purcell & Co., so King street.
&. a. Taylor. 933 Penna. ave-, Washington.
CM Adams, 80 King street.
c. c. Berry, ~ King street.
A. B. Slaymaker, 105 King street.
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, Washington
Drugs and Chemicals.
W.T.. Creighton & Co., N. w. cor King anc
Royal streets.
1 A. Warfeld, 1852 King street.
E. S. Leadbeater & Bro, $. Fairfax street
81. LIANT, cor. King aud Fairfax streets
I'D a. Lunt, Il. o. cor. Eing and Washiug.o
streets.
L.
ton streets.
Warfeld & Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax ssrace
Furnishing Goods, &c.
Bernherner & Enstein, cor King aud Lee St.
CHI. Hilbert & Co., 941 Pennsylvania avenue
Washington.
Grocsrs and Liquor Dealers.
&c. Milburn, II n. Royal street.
Charles King & Son, 81 Cameron street.
Harlow & Bro, n W. cor. Royal and Came.
streets.
W. 4. Johnson, H. e. cor. Royal and Camera
streets.
q. McBurney Son, s. W. cor. King and Wa.
:ngton streets.
q. VIM. Ramsay cor King and St. Asaph s,-e...
Hardware and Cutlery.
J.F. Carlin & Sons. So King street:
IT Creighton & Son, SO King street.
B. F. Peake, cor King and Pitt streets.
Hotels and Restaurants.
Tontine, Cameron street, S. Orrison, Proprietor
F. Z. Reed & Co.. Strand.
Jewellers.
H. Wildt, 10 n. Royal street.
Lard, &c.
G. Cassard Son, Baltimore.
Lumoer, &C.
Perry, Smoot Co., No. 25 cor. Cameron :..'
Union streets.
Josiah Il. D. Smoot, 81 north Union 81
Machinists.
c. II. Collins, corner Wilkes and Royxl SIS
W. S. Moore 66 Union street.
Marble Workers.
G.S.Walker 7O2-706 N. Capitol st, Waslington.
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow & Cation, Market Building.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon, corner Market and the Straur
Frank Hume, Asa Penna sv., Washington.
Wood and Coal
Hewes & Aitchcson, n. f. corner Duke aud
Lee streets
W. A. Smoot & Co., foot of Princess street
The Marine Railway Shipbuilding and Coal Co.,
foot Of Franklin street
]. r. Zimmerman. foot of Queen street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

COunlCOlOV nEhClhN LID.
J. c. h11BURs'
GROCER, TEA DEALER
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. II North Royal street. near Market spacs
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignmeats solicited they will re-
ceive careful and prompt attention. ap1S
NHARLEs KING & SON,
Wholesale Grocers,
Ct CAMERON STREET.
sp1 ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
PRANK HUME,
GROCER AND LIQUOR DEALER,
No. asa Pennsylvania ave.,
Washington, D. C.
All goods packed and delivered free of charge.
mh1S-1y
DHILIP B. HOOE,
L No. Prince street.
GENERAL SHIPPING
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Grain speciality.
Agent for steamers to Norfolk, connecting with
line to Boston, Providence and the East. decl5
,JoHs 1ASNoS'
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIoOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street sud Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING aud
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line of celebrsted puro old Whskies.
Brandes, Gin, Rum, &c, Massey & Co.'S. Phila-
delpha and Claggett'a Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engeps Lsger Beer, in casks or bottles
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and copsignnents
solicited. my1-tf
W. A. SHOOT. G.s FKxHcn.
w a. shoo7 & co.
COAL, SALT, PLASTER
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
OFrICE-Smoot's Wharf.
ap4 Special attention paid to forwarding.
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 WISHES; 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.
Consignmcnts of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt roturns
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sepl4 Alexandria, VS..
THoMAs PERRY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
And Dealer in
FLOUR, FISH, SALT, and FERTILIZERS
WATTS R1cH Al5S Agents Gas for ,na cp1r,pn
PLOWS,
fob19-tf ALEXANDRIA. VA.
HAeLo" BRos'
GROCERs, GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS AND
Dealers in
WINE AND LIQUORS.
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SOLICITED,
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AID
VANCES ON GOODS IN STORE.
AGENCY OF LAFLIN & RANDs sPoRTISs
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER AIS
COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE.
N. W. cor. Cameron and Royal sts
milo
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STEAMERS.
THOR NORFOLK

FoR NORFOLK ssD sEc
FORTRESS MONROE
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT CoMPANf's
First-class steamer
GEORGE LEARY
will leave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at p. m. Return
ing. leave Norfolk every Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday, at 4 Pm.
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS
and Steamer ARIEL FOR RICHMOND.
Fare to Norfolk, one way, 81 25; round trip 81.
For further particulars enquire ct Company
Office 7th Street Wharf, Washington, D. c., or to
PHILIP B. HOOE,
may7-tf Agt. Prince Street wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19

FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
The steamer JOHN ". THOMPSON will leave
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
MORNINGS for landings as far down as Leonard
town, returning leave Leopardtown every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
The steamers of thig company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and al points East; at New
York Hith eli points West and Northwest, and at
Alexandria With Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railrosd. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully end promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent
Jsnney's whscf
J. W. THOMPSON, President.
1416 + street,
sep27-tf Washington, D. c.
NLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY To
PHILADELPHIA. xESN
Appointed sailing days from Ale1a. II EV.
ERY TUESDAY and from rhiladelph: EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with tho Vir-
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with CIydes regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free Of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading given. Insurance at the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. I. REED & CO., Alexlndria.
VIM. =. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. 6 Georgt'n.
ianS-f
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RAILROADS.
WIAsHINaToN, OHIO AND WESTERN E. B.
Schedule in effect June Goth, 1886.

Schedule in effect June Goth, 1886.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria 600 a N, 9:15 q. m. and
4:5O p. M; arrive at Round Hill 11:2O a. H.
11:44 a. m and 7:19 p. N.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill Cos a. m.
dria at $50 a. M, 4:46 p. M. and $40 p. NJ.
The els a. M train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
Vile and Winchester. and at Leesburg with stages
for Aide and Middleburg.
The 9:15 q. m. train and 4:5O p. n. train from
Alexandria connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
Through tickets to Fairfax Court House, Berry
Vile and Winchester on sale at Alexandra ticket
Office.
One thousand mile tickets $25.
ie23 If 3. BELL, Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-19

HOUsEKEEPERS' ATTENTIoN!-sano lio
IL Ivory Soap Furniture Polish, Channels Skinso
Putt Pomadc, the best known article for cleaning
brass, Silver Soap, Knife Brick, Stove Lustre''
Furniture Varnsh, Ready Mixed Paints, White
boxes, Alabastne for coloring plastercd woIIs
Paint Brushes, Window Glass, Putty, &c. For sale
by loc19l E. s. LEADREATER a. RR0
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
Photography by Lightning's Flash.

Mr.. Albert s. Barker, of Philadelphia,
has succeeded in taking two very fair
Photographic negatives of outside OBJ
jects by utilizing the light furnished by a
flash Of lightning. The views were taken
at p. m, the night being very dark, the
wind strong, and the rain heavy. The
camera was placed in an open window,
with the slide drawn. The lightning
fash came IL less than a minute, when
the slide was returned. The plate holder
was then reversed, and suitably placed
for second exposure. The plate used
was one Of the highly sensitive gelatine
films. Mr.. Barker developed the plates
the same evening. From their behavior
he estimated the actinic effect of the
light was equal to that obtained from an
exposure of about 1900 part of second
in bright sunlight. The popular impress
sion as to the duration of the lightning
flash is that it is practically instantan-
eous. But the very significant fact OBJ
served by Mr.. Barker in his photographs
is that the foliage taken shows unmistak-
able evidence of having perceptibly
moved during the period of exposure, dem
onstrates that the lightning flash is by
no means instantaneous Chicago
Times
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
Let Us Get to Our Journeys End.

Zone of the kind wishes expressed for
me is long life. Let anything be asked
for Inc except that. Let US live hard,
work hard. go good pace, get to our
journeys end as soon as possible-then
Let the post-horse get his shoulder out of
the collar. l have lived long enough to
feel, like the old post-horse, very thank
full that his end draws near. Long life
is the last thing that desire. 1t may be
that as one grows older one acquires
more and more the consciousness of the
difference between what ought to be
done and what can be done, and sits
down more quietly when one gets the
wrong side OF 80 to let Others start up
and do for us things we can not do for
ourselves. But it is the highest pleasure
a man can have, who has Ito his own ex-
ceeding comfort) turned down the hill
at last, to believe that younger spirits
will rise up after him and catch the
lamp of truth-as in the old lamp-bear-
ing race Of Greece-out of his hand be
fore it expires, and carry it on to the
goal with swifter and more even steps,
Charles Kingsley.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
The Most Astonishing Work Which Past
Ages Have Bequeathed U.s.

The Most Astonishing Work Which Pas
Ages Have Bequeathed U.s.
NJ. Renan publishes an earnest appea
ON behalf of the excavations undertaken
IN Egypt by NJ. Maspero. The special OBJ
ject for which funds are Just now needed
is to clear away the sand which half
buries the great Sphinx of Ghizeh. NJ.
Renan says:
-The clearing of the great Sphinx was
begun two months ago. Up to the pres
ent time the ordinary resources of the
Boulak museum have sutficed for the
work, which might be completed in sixty
days if money did not fail. About co.
900 francs only are wanted. The ap-
peal for the Longson excavations, which
Were address d two years ago to the in.
tellectual public was so fruitful that we
are encouraged once more to ask the true
connoisseurs in ancient things to con-
tribute to one of the works, the most inn
periously demanded by the present con-
dition of Egyptology.
"The great sphinx of Ghizeh, at two
steps from the pyramids, is, in my
opinion. the most astonishing work of
the hand of man which past ages have
bequeathed to us. II is an immense bed
of carved rock, about seventy metres in
length. The hight ofthe monstrous edi-
fee, if it were cleared, would exceed
that of the highest houses. No fashion
able monument, either in the rest of
Europe or the rest of the world can be
compared to this strange lido, the vestige
of stage of humanity which battles all
our ideas. The impression which such a
spectacle must have produced on imagi-
native races. and who were dominated
by the senses, may be understood from
that experienced by the Egyptians of the
present day when standing before
that enormous head, emerging from the
sand, and casting across the desert its
sad look. The Arab at this sight flies
terrified, either throwing stone or fir
ing gun at the strange being.
The temple opposite the sphinx, if it
is temple, has also a character of its
own. This fantastic construction resem-
bles less the other temples of Egypt than
the Pantheon resembles Notre Dame.
But all this ensemble, which is unique in
the world, must be of the remotest an
tiquity is indisputable, since the statnes
found there are those of king Chepren,
thus taking us back to ages which,
everywhere but in Egypt, would be called
fabulous"
Mr.. Renan. in concluding his appeal.
points out that to lay bare the Sphinx
will be to restore to the light of day the
most ancient work which bears the trace
of human thought, and he anticipates
that -the descent which it will afford
into a world now more than 5000 years
old will push still further back the linn
its of historic past that seems to fly
with each step taken to reach it,
Foreign Letter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
IL Wanted During the Battle.

During the Aroostook war Maj. Strick-
land made speech, in which he told the
men that they were to charge for their
country, that battle would be forced
upon them, that the eyes of the country
were riveted upon their actions, that
they should watch for him and follow
his white plume into the very jaws Of
battle; "but," continued the major, -if
from any unforeseen accident you should
want me during the engagement aud can
not find me at the van. I think you viii
have no difficulty in finding me behind
Simon Barret's barn, living in hope.
The Argonaut.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
Oil "a "a Preservatiye of Wood.

Wagon makers or re.airrrs can save
their stock from worms by oiling with
linseed oil. Single trees, doubletrees,
neck-yokes, spokes and cross bars that
are of white hickory. and are kept in
stock for a year or more, will lie eaten by
worms if not kept in dark place or
otherwise protected. Coal and kerosene
oil are good also, and the expense of ap-
plying is but little. Linseed oil is pre-
ferable, as II acts to some extent as a
wood filler, filling the pores and thus
aiding the painting which follows in its
proper place.-The Wheelwright.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
DISCARDED.

Last night lay on her breast,
To-day lie at her feet;
Then To her heart was pressed
Must you now put your foot on me,
sweet
All, lightly as possible, pray
Grace for your red rose of last night!
No doubt look faded to-day:
But are you quite 80 fresh in this lightt
And-need there is none OF that tear,
For lie quite exposed TO the dew
Did il never occur To you, dear,
That the flower may have wearied OF
you!
Charles Henry Webb In The Century.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
THE GREAT SPHINX OF eAlzeH.

Charles Henry Webb in The Century.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
sunlivb. Failing on a Wood Fire.

1t is a mooted question whether the
sunlight falling upon an ordinary wood
fire retards the process Of combustion.
This is a popular notion, and one writer
says it looks as II fire burned more feebly
when the sun shines full upon it. 1t is
now alleged by scientific men that there
may be some influence produced by the
action Of the esun.-Exchange.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
Lonc-LIy.d widow. Of Veterans.

The longevity of women who are for
tunate enough to marry soldiers is
shown in the fact that our pension rolls
bear the names of about 10000 widows
of the veterans of 1919. The brides OF
"A years ago are nearly centenarians
now, and the number Of them quite sur
passes belief.LChicago Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
What Is Said Of Tea.

DR.. Burney Yeo, of London, reports
the curious observation that there are
persons who usually drink tea without
injury, but in whom, when in de-
pressed mental condition, it occasions in
digestions and palpitation of the heart
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
Tn. pehri. Of Floed Rock.

Dredging boats are now taking away
1000 tons per week of the debris Of Flood
Rock. Dynamite surface blasts are used
90 break up the boulders left by the sub
marine mine.-New York Letter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
Latest Form of Telegraph,o Receiver.

The latest form Of telegraphic receiver
is called the "sensophone" and delivers
signals by series of slight pricks, the
finger being placed upon button on the
instrument. Siftings.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-05-12
TX the Public.

The Oldest Clothing House in Custer County
is the Reliable Clothing House of Slverman's We
do not misrepresent our goods but sell them for
just what they are worth. We also do not need
New Department to hire tailor to make over our
clothing. The goods we are selling recommend
themselves. We are proud to say, and can prove
it by our numerous old customers, that we have
the best trade in the county. We do not drum all
over the country making announcements what we
can do, paying big advertising bill in the papers,
etc.. consequently we are saving all this big ex-
pence to our customers and can thus afford to sell
you better goods for less money than any other
house in town. Our Spring and Summer Stock is
arriving every day and if you are in need Of any
thing in my line, from &c. pair of stockings to
5000 suit of clothes, we can accommodate you.
Remember the place.
l. SILVERMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-28

A THRILLING SCENE AT ATLANTIC CITY.-At
Atlantic City, n. j., Tuesday morning Mrs. e.
j. Barber and Miss Anna X. Wilkins both
daughters of Samuel K. Wilkins, OF the i1rm Of
Doughten, WillSens & Co., OF No. 329 Market
street, Philadelphia, Mrs. Barber being the wife
OF William I. Barber, OF Haddonfield, who does
business at Beach street and Fairrnouut avenue
Philadelphia, procured horse and phaeton
and started to drive down the beach. When
they reached the jetty built out into the sea by
Richard Lee, near the foot of Texas avenue,
they attempted to drive around it, and were
precipitated into hole made by the action of
the sea, the water being about ten feet in depth.
The ladies shrieked for assistance. The horse
was foundering around in the water, and was
kicking SO violently that the ladies were in
great danger OF being drowned. They managed,
however, 10 hold on to the phaeton, which was
buOyant enough to hoat and kept them above
water. William COnnOr, q carpenter, rushed to
the spot and plunged into the sea to rescue the
ladies. He became entangied in the harness
and nearly lost his own Lie, but managed to
extricate himself and bring the ladies 10 the
strand. They were much exhausted. The
horse was drowned. The place Is q very dan
gerOuS one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-28
TO LAY THE SECOND TRACK.
Preparing to Begin improvements On
the metropolitan Branch.

Mr.. j. Stewart & Sons. contractors, of Phila-
delphia, to-day took out building permits for
three new sheds at Brooks station, Terra Gotta
and Silver Spring, preparatory to commencing
their work OF doubling the track on the Metro
poiitan branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, they having been awarded the contract
tor work to be done by that company. They
will proceed to do the work from Washington
to Silver Spring and from Rockville to
GaitheTsburg, Nd, and afterwards proceed
to lay double track the entire length of that
road. They will build these sheds. 81 by 10, to
accommodate their stock, tools. &c, and bunk
their hands. They will not make use OF the
railroad companys tracks nor their engines
cars, DC. but will build themselves temporary
implements, tracks. trusses, &C., SO as not to
CLASH with the railroad conlp&nys works In any
degree to the detriment of the free transit of
passengers. The work is to be finished rs soon
as possible.