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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-23
OVER THE CROSSIN;.

Shine?-shlne, sor? Ye see I'm juest diem
Ter turn yer two boots inter glass
Where yoll see all the sights in the winders
eIthout lookn' up as yer pass
seen me before? I've no doubt sor;
I'm punctooal haar yer know,
Watin along the crossin'
FUR little I'M, name o Joe;
zzy brother, sor, an acute I'M
ia ly turned seven, an small,
But gettn' his Twin grad'ely
Iendin bit NV stall
Fur Mtllerkins down the av'nue;
Yer kin bet that young I'M IS smart
worked right n like vetrun
Since the old I'M gin i'm start.
Folks say he's picture O. father.
once mate o the Lucy Lee
Lost when Joe wor baby,
way OFF in some Turin sea.
Then mother KEEP us together,
Though nobody thought she would,
An worked an shaved an froze an starved
w long w ever she could.
An since she died an left us,
A couple o. years ago,
We've KEEP right on in Cragg Alley
A honsekeepin'-I an Joe.
I'd just got my kit when she went, sor,
An people helped us Il Bit
so we managed to get on somehow;
Joe wus allus brave little chit
An since he's got inter blsness,
Though we don't ape princes an SIGH,
faint of n we git right hungry,
An we feel pretty tolable rich.
81 used to wait at the corner,
Jest over tn other side,
But the not on O. beiR tended
Sort o ruffed the youngsters pride,
So now only watches
To see that he's safe across
Sometimes It's bit O watin,
But, bless yer faint no lossl
Look! there he is now, the raskall
Dodgin across the street
Ter s'prise me-an'-look! Tn goin'-
He's down by the horses feet!"
Suddenly all had happened
The look, the cry, the spring,
The shielding Joe as bird shields
Its young with shetering wing;
Then up the full street of the city
pause OF the coming rush,
And through all the din and the tumult
painful minute of hush;
tumble of scattered brushes,
AS they lifted him up to the walk,
gath'r ng of curious faces,
And snHtches of whispered talk:
Little Joe all trembling beside him
on the tagging with gentle grace
Pushing the tangled, soft brown hair
Away from the still, VIII tie face.
At his touch the shut lids lifted,
And swift over lip and eye
Came a glow as when the morning
Flushes the eastern sky;
And hand reached out to his brother
As the words came low but clear:
Joe, reckon we mind our mother
minute back she wor here,
Smiltn' an calm me to her!
tell We, I'm powerful glad
Yer such brave, smart youngster,
The leavin yer ant so bad;
Hold hard to the right things she lea
An allus keep honest an true;
Goodbye Joe-but mind, I'll be watchin'
-Just-over-the crossin'-fur your
Springfield Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
LOCAL, YREVITIES.

A flock of wild geese passed over this city
last night going south.
A dredgs is at work clearing out the dock
at the foot of Duke street.
The regular monthly meeting of the City
School Board will be held tonight.
VIM. Latham, of Culpeper, has sold a
patent window blind to Il Chicago firm for
$4,000
Mike Schwab, little son of Mr.. F.
Schwab, was badly bitten by dog in the
alley south of the market today.
The Common Council last night voted an
appropriation of $400 for improvements to
the Relief Hook and Ladder truck house.
The Masons of Fredericksburg contem-
plate giving an excursion via this city TO
Noun. Vernon, about the middle of next
month.
The largo dredge recently built at this
city left here this morning for Washington,
and will be engaged in The work of dredg-
ing the flats.
Mayor Smoot has called special meeting
Of both branches of the City Council for to-
morrow night, for the further consideration
| Of the revenue bill.
The ladies of the M. f. Church South
will continue their festival tomorrow
| evening if the weather continues cool and
| will serve coffee and sandwiches.
At the meeting OF tho Thursday Dramatic
Club tonight the charming little cantata,
Tho Grasshopper Opera" will be present
ed. This will be the last entertainment
this summer.
The police report last night as being clear
until eleven o'clock, when it became cloudy.
There were two dodgers but no prisoners at
the station house. The Mayor this morning
had no cases before him for trial.
Geo. W. Williams, carpenter of Wash
irgtnn, fell while crossing treste work
bridge. near Four Mile Run, in this county,
on Sunday night, and was internally injured.
He is now lying at his home in critical
condition.
A we'll known citizen, who contemplates
farming has attended oil the sales in this
neighbcrhood recently, at which he pnr-
chased all the farming implements offered.
He seems determined to start the farm with
implements if with nothing else.
A resolution was passed by the Common
Council last night increasing the pay of the
police force to $52 per month for the captain,
SIS for the lieutenant and 2l5 for each of
the officers. The pay of the clerk OF the gas
works was also increased from 1926 to 5000.
The change OF gauge on the Richmond
and Danville system of railroads was begun
to-day. No change was necessary on the
Virginia Midland division, nor will any be
necessary on the other roads centreing in
this city, they being all Of the standard
gauge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
SUMMER RESORTS.
BAY RIDGE, rs iT!s5 S q F1ir

This popular summer resort will be o?c;' t" the
public OH and after June 21st, 1856. Srl:ntild
surf bathing Finest fishing on the co.'s. Elc
CANT accommodation. The Marine Eand largest
and best in the country plays cv'ry day ana
evening Restaurant: pavilion. seating 1000 PEI
pie, open all the time Gravity railroad ] ,oo1 IT,
long. Sail boats on bay, lake and river, large and
small row and fishing boats To hire for nominal
price, always ready. Over five miles OF water
front. Hotel and AL buildings fifty feet above
high water. Opera house open Afternoon and
evening. Electric lights al! over the grounds
Flying horses, riding horses, pony and goat car,
riages swings, bowling alley, rifle gallery, and
thousands of amnscments for the children. High.
est observatory in the State. largest collection o!
animals in tho South, GOV, red pier 900 feet out
in the bay. Special excursion rates for churches,
Sunday schools and societies. either by rail or on
the new and elegant steamer Bay Ridge For
dates and charter apply Immediately to the
BAY RIDGE CO.. 1873 West Baltimore St,
my27 3m Baltimore. or Annapolis. Md
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
ORKNEY SPRINGS,
~ Shenandoah county, Va.
THE LARGEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE
SUMMER RESORT IN THE MOUNT.
J II LOVh i I n I II I
AIMS OF VIRGINl

SU NM LII kEoOkI IN III L MOUNl-
AIMS OF VIRGINIA.
This resort has been thoroughly overhaul6d.
painted repaired and papcred throughout; new
closets and tho best sanitary plumbing; new
porchcs have been erected; newly furnished
throughout, and new hair mattresses have been
placed in all the rooms with woven wire springs,
making this the best and most complctc resort 10
be found in the South. Greatest variety of medic
inal waters at any summer resort in tho United
States: beautiful scenery, magnificent roads
table uncxccllcd hot, cold, shower and plunge
baths; good fishing and game in the immediate
vicinity. Frst-class livery. Charges moderate.
Telegraph and express olicc in tho building.
This is the nearest watering place to Alcxan-
dria Trains daily. Music will be furnished by
Prof. Williams Brass and String Band, of Al.
baughs Opera House. Pamphlets containing full
information. cuts of the four principal hotels
analysis of tho water, attractions, terms tcstimo-
malls &c may be had free at J. d. IL. LUNTS
drug store. For further information address IT,
CABELL MADDUX, Proprietor. Z. G. BURKE,
Chiof Clerk. DR.. C. w. CHANCELLOR, Resident
Physician. myS 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

RAILROAD ACclpENT.-As through PAS
senger train No. 5% north bouDd) on the
Virginia Midland Railway reached Stony
Point at $50 o'clock this morning, the fange
of one of the wheels Of the forward truck
broke, derailing the engine, postal and COM
bination cars. The train was running at q
rapid rate of speed at the time, and before
it could be stopped kept on as far as Pridy's
trestle. a short distance from the scene of
the accident the engine ploughiug up the
track and finally going through the trestle,
carving the three front cars with it. The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
NOTHE OWNERS OF DOGS.
MAYORS Office.


Alexandria, Va, May 10th. 1856.
All persons owning or intending to keep any
animal of the dog canine species must come
forward OIL or before the TENTH DAY OF JUNE.
1886, and take out license for the same from
the Auditor. After the 10th Of June all persons
owning or Earboring dogs found on his. her or
their premises without the required license vii!
be fined las the laws on the subject .c1ui,c, So
for every dog so owned or harborca
The Mayor hopes that the law will he complied
with, and that the police officers will uc. b. re.
quired to report any one
my2O JNO. b. SMO0T, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
rHUaCH FESTIVAL
| The ladies of the

Ut. 7. JOO
will hold festival in the largo store NO 20 king
street between Fairfax and Royal TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, May %, %
and q. to aid in the purchase of church organ
A Dolls May Festival will be illustrated in
character Admission. adults, 1Oc; children DC;
Dolls Festival same prices extra. Open from
to 10 p. M. myI-o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

HYDRAULIoN S. F. E. Goa called
meeting of the company was held last night,
Richard L. Carne, 1st Vice President, in the
chair, and H. l.. Ramey, Recorder, acting
as Secretary.
The chair, in few appropriate remarks,
announced the death of John Lannon, esq,
late 81 Vice President, and offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted, viz:
God, in His inscrutsbo providence, having call.
ed from among Ms our follow member and late
Vice President John Lannon, we desire to OK
press esteem for his character, our sorrow for
our loss, and our sympathy with his children
The honesty and fidelity which marked his en-.
trance into sctivc life: the enterprise and bust
ness capacity which raised him from poverty to
competence, and the strict attention to every du'
ty which marked his whole life, are examples
which, to u.s. arc invaluable. 1t is therefore
unanimously
Resolved, That in tho death of John Lannon
our company has lost al excellent and valued
member, and our community an industrious and
useful citizen.
Resolved, That we e1tond our heartfelt sym
psthy to his children, doubly bereaved by the
blow which has now fallen upon them.
Resolved, That in token of our respect Tor MS
memory, we attend his funeral in body to-mor
row morning and that our house and apparatus
be draped in mourning for thirty days
After inviting the other companies &c
unite in the funeral escort, &C., the meeting
adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
LOCAL NEWS.

For Friday fair weather with nearly stationary
temperature is indicated for the Middle Atlantic
Stotas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

engineer, Mr.. Frank Larmand, and the fire.
man, Mr.. W. Atkinson, both of this city,
were considerably bruised, though not Sc
rious!y injured, and tramp, who was steal.
ing ride OH the platform of the postal car,
had one OF his legs broken. The train was
considerably behind time, having been due
here about the time the accident occurred.
The part Of the train which had not been
deraied was taken back to Charlottesville,
and from thence on the G. & O. r. +. to
Gordonsville where it was switched on the
track of the Midland road aud arrived here
at 1926 this afternoon having on board En-
gineer Larmand aud fireman Atkinson. The
train was in charge Of Conductor Pitts.
The wreckers were Immediately put to
work to clear and repair the track, and
trains WILL it is expected, be running again
to. morrow as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

PERsoNAL.-Mr. w. N. McVeigh, who
has been visiting relatives in Richmond for
some time past, has returned to his home
in this city.
Mr.. Burton Marye, son Of State Auditor
Marye, is in the city on visit to friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
DRY GOODS.
WASH DRESS GOODS.

We think offer by large majority the best stock OF wash DR.
fabrics shown in this market
In aste Cloths 3G-n wide have the newest designs in gu
and solid coors
Finer Batses equal best French effects cloth and patterns
French and American Sanes.
The best stock of Ginghas and Seersuke shown line
the celebrated Toie du Nord complete the most perfect Ame
dress Bingham ever produced, coLoRs, l2!c
Our G0conhedoar Linen Lawns are the bargain of the seas
We have already received orders for about one-quer of the
from wholesale merchants in other cities at considerable advanC
this lot rare bargain.
In reference TO Linen Lawns give the following from the FASH
report of leading New York daily:
LNEN LAwNs-lgh cool and ehlooking will figure in vrio
coors the leading fashionable resorts this season This style of goo
different grades and yet there not inferior manuac
be found in this dress of this kind can be so enrich
with lace necdework become suitable for cercmonlous
casons Frequently there three four Linen Lawns to be o
in one watering place outfit
Remember you have the chance to buy extremely fashion
bic fabric for about onehalf value.
word about Crinkles-n all the large cities there has beer
great demand for Crnke The Norton Crnke the best
they light sheer andhave the genuine India finish We have ac
the goods good assortment counters at the rEdlcos
price l2c They don't make rc but are good bargain for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
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WANTS.

WTANTED-A LADY who can write good
w business hand to act as cashier; must be
quick at figures Address in own hand writing,
and give city reference, T. B. & CO.,
my25 3ts Alcxandria P o. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

TIE ELECTIoN.-The election for Com
monweaths Attorney, City Sergeant, mag
strates aud constables has been progress.
ing quietly all day, indeed so quietly that a
stranger passing through the city would not
have known that an election was being
held The officers being voted for arc all
the nominees of tho recent democratic pri-
mary, and having no opposition, but little
interest is being taken in the result. In
conformity to the State law all the bar
rooms were closed as far as external appear
ances were concerned but no one who
wanted drink found any difficulty in get
ting one. The vote cast so far to-day has
been small, and at four o'clock was as fol
lows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

DEATH OF Mr.. LUCIEN p. HooTF.-In-
formation has been received here through
the Office of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company at New York, by an officer Of the
steamer City of Para, arrived there yester.
day, of the death of Mr.. Lucien B. Hooif, of
this CITY, No particulars whatever are CIV
en- of his death, but it is supposed that he
died of Chagvcs fever at Panama Mr..
Hoon left here when very young man and
went to San Francisco, where he soon en-
tered the service Of the Pacific Mail Compa-
ny and was an officer on board OF Ole Of the
trans Pacific mail steamers running to Yo-
kobama He was held in high esteem by
all with whom he was thrown in contact.
About three years ago he resigned his posi-
ton and returned home, remaining here
until last fall, when he again left for San
Francisco. Mr.. HooT was gentleman Of
courteous manner, varied requirements and
amiable disposition, attracting friends Nher-
ever he went, and the announcement of his
death will be received with deep regret.
He was about thirty six years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS,
NO. SO KING STREET
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY
Builders Hardware, Locks. Hinges, Sorrows
DoorBolts, Latchcs, &c, Saddlcry, Hardware
Bride Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hamcs, &c., &C.
Wheelwrights' Hardware, Axlcs, Rims Hubs
spokes, Sawed Follows, Trio Iron, &C., Pocket
Table, Carving, and Butcher Knives, &c, Guns,
Pistols, &c. full and complete stock OF first.
class goods away in store and sold at lowest cash
prices. aug15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27
Ohm T. CREIGHTON & SON,

John 7. CREIGHTON & SON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, HORSE SHOES, IRON
PLOUGH CASTINGS, NAIL RODS, AXLE
GREASE, WAGON MATERIALS
HOUSEKEEPERS' GOODS. &c.
No. SO King street, Alexandria. Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-27

OUTER, sold-packcd and choice, just TO-
- ccivcd by
mh24 J. G.. MILBURN.
pED CROSS TOMATOES, purchased before
LII the advance, for sale low by
feb1 J. C. MILBURN.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-14
HOUSE FURNISHING HINTS.

Painted glass has heen adopted by pso
pie OF taa.c, aud appears Oh the elmer
table in the form Of vases. mirrors tCI
centre piece re5ts, Gud in other forms use
tul aud ornamental.
The cotton plusheR, which for bond1ir u
hal! furnishing have extremely pretty e.
fects, are being used TO upholstsr dining
room furniture. Draper!"s nlso are very
effective Of this chamiDg fabric For bed
chambers where there are loug baugings
the cotton plush is not go desirable since il
holds the dust.
Lace edgiDg Of table linen is coming
into vogue here and very charming effects
are produced by it, The handmade pillow
lace OF Davsrisn peasants makes a very
durable and charmingly effective edge
Beautiful Sstsuma cups Of smell JapG-
nese dimensions are the fashion in elegant
tens" No saucers accompany such cups,
and where the hcstees is very rigid in her
Japanese fsnces che will not allow you 10
use either sugar or cream, therefore the tea
set consials only Of the cups aHd liilipu.
tan tea pot, with hot water kettle OF
bronze aud brasss which is made 10 boil
by means Of hidden alcohol lamp.
Dainty and sweet are the tulip bulbs get
in fiat saucer receptacle ornamented with
a frill Of Florida lace. These are used on
the luncheon and dinner table as & centre
piece.
Many pretty fsneies iu the way ofgAs or
candle shades have been shown here during
the year but noue 50 pretty IS those OF tie
sue paper in form Of roses with q bouquet
of artificial rose leaves at the top.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-14
BROOCH, BUTTON AND GEM.

, A Thermometer made in Jewels is the
last device in scarf pins
Bracelets Of gold beads are 10 tao Of
three rows and are N ade on q spiral
Red god brooches have rich foriatsd Dc.
sigma in white.
Amber buttons are used 10 trim mcss
green velvet dresses.
Glove Su.toDeri Of nugget god are H.
crusted With gems.
Gold fIgree hroochss, With hoop ear.
rings TO correspond, are Ggsin worn.
Antique or unique god and siIye' coins
are made into necklaces snl bracelets.
Delicate gold necklaces are composed OF
q single cord with fsstoons Of cord, each
caught up with turquoise From the
centre Of esch festoon depends email
pear-shapsd pearl
A novel clasp represents oak leaves in
rich green enamel The Acorns are deers
teeth, the cups beins of rough oIydized
gold. Lovers Of ths chssts may tske the
hint aud have souvenirs made in this wsy.
Coffee bean isSelry is oae Of tie latest Of
fashions faucies Studs and sleeve links
are msds Of single bean Of amethyst.
Brooches have tae real polished coffee
bean, as veil as the sms,bystibe GET amid
leaves Of gold. Tbs cases fer this jswelry
are Of eofee sseking tied st The fo1r coz
ners.
Amber is fashioned into various astrsc-
tive ferns az ornaments to sc worn With
the Few canary yeIlaE gowns 20 fashion
able in L,rdop aesthetic society this season
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-14
DOTS ALONG THE COUNTERS.

A pretty costume for young girl as
house drts is q white weolen fabric with
waist OF light figured India silk; a square
or pointed neck with half short sleeves is
the most stylish mode Of making such o
waist
Beautiful blankets for the crib or car
rage are made Of soft elder down quilted
between pima silks or China Grape. Tiny
bows Of sa,jn ribbons knot such blankets
and hold the wool in place
Pretty hoods for babies are made Of
quilted satin, with a netting Of crocheted
silk on the outside
Patent leather foxed boots are shown in
the fashions for spring wear. Those with
brown or gray uppsrs are to be worn with
costumes 10 match
Half mourning hose Of black ard white
laDErhwise stripes are very stylish with
black satin slipPerO
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-14
FANS AND FEATHERS.

Fans nIe growing larger and larger,
until they form the greater part of the
covering of the neck ana chest in evening
coJtames. 4 fan Q! heavy ostrich tips is
in itself protection against The draugbis
of ball room.
A tiny bunch OF ostrich feathers adorns
the instep Of dreas slippers Bridal slip.
pers have q couple OF white ostrich tips
well curied where formerly YVES spray Of
orange blossoms.
Juliet iCns or mArAbout feathers are
stylish and elegant A tiny mirror Of
beveled glace decocates the centre Of such
fans.
Feathers on evening dresses are worn
more than ever, not Only on the cOrsase
bUt in looping the draper;eS of overdr'fses.
A feather fringe of mn'a5out,5 the neck
trimming and sleeve finish st the shoulder
OF famous London toilet Of white satin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-03-14

of the sky, across which birds are skim.
ming. The marble bath is sunk several
feet in the floor, and ia reached by de-
scent of several steps, II is said that, ex-
elusive of the artists work, Mr.. Marquand's
bath room cost $4,000.
Works of art art are considered nowhere
more appropriate than in the bathroom
when their subjects are significant. In that
of the late Nh. Charles J. Osborne, at
Msmsroneck, there is large frame over
looking the bath by Mr. George MAYNARD.
The subject is inevitably Venus with loves
at fountsin. The figures are life size in
Limoges tiles frea by the Volkmsr pro-
cess. The walls otherwise are lined and
oeiled with white enamel tiles, with spot
less porcelain-ined bath.
The last of the new and notable bath
rooms is for Mr.. Robert CARROTS new Bal
timore house. This is distinguished not
only By the beauty OF its decoration, but
By it process The ceiling is by Mr. George
Msynsry, and redresents a lattice on which
morning glories twine. This design is
painted on marble by means Of an over
laying composition, and on being fred the
medium melts away, and the color, sink
ing in, becomes incorporated with the mar.
BILE. This endolithic process, as it is called,
8 new, an its results in the soft radiance
of the blended color ard marble are said
TO be very fine The design is in radiatiDg
sections, which make room for small octag'
ouSl panels, which are to be mirrors or
which Cupids are painted.
The bathroom of Mrs Seward Webb't
house is like cave of white marble
Walls, ceiling aud bath are all of marble
and the only variation of tint is in the sill
yer fixtures.
The bath rooms in the billiard house art
conceived in different way. To eact
chamber ia attached large, lofty bath
room with mosaic floors, walls lined witt
white enamel tiles. porcelain-lined bail
and marble toilet, aud instead of works o
art the distinguishing feature is the ex
posure of all the plumbing.