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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
NEWTON The Man.

Just before going to press, the
news came. shat Hon. c. Newton
Of Morchouse, was nominated at
the Huston Convention on the S+th
ballot. No details have been re-
ceivcd.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONGRESS.

FTHE TIMES is authorized to announce
L JUDGE JoHN IoUSG of ClaibOrn e
as candidate for Congress from the
Fifth Congressional District-subject to
the ac ton of the Democratic nominal
ing convention.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
District Executive Committee.

A blue pencil mark at this para
Graph indicates that your subscrip-
ton ,siU expire IN t,co 'reehs.
A blue pencil mark at THIS para :
graph means that This IS the last time
the paper ,oiU be sent to 30" untcss
the subscription price is receired be-
fore merit issue.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

Col. Z. ". Robertson, Of East
Baton Rouge, was nominated for
Congress from the Sixth District,
at Baton Rouge last Thursday,
Sent. 16,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
EVERGREEN HEDGES!

Millions 0fArbor Vitae, the best ever
green hedge plant known. One thOus-
ana plants by mail, post paid, ) to t
inches, 81 90: to s inches, $50; $ to Is
inches, $500, Twenty-Five other va
rieties Of Evcrgrecns, all sizes, and
all of the most desirable varieties of
Timber Trees, Seedlings and larger
trees, al very Low Prices.
TREE Seeds.
Of forty varieties of Eyergreens and
Timber Trees, all fresh gathered eX-
pressly for my trade, and sold at lowest
living rates.
Flowers Shrubs And Plants
IN good assortment and at low rates:
Especially favorable rates given on fall
orders. Full catalogue free. Address
GEO. PINNEY,
Evergreen Nurseries, Door Co., Wis,
aug. 3O-4m.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

The result of the Vermont cleo
ton insures the reelection of SEN
ator Edmunds.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

The week opened with rain and
the creaking cisterns Immediately
proceeded to get tight.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

The great sea serpent seen in the
Hudson river, n. Y. turns out to
be a large log with a root about
five or six feet long at one end,
which as the log rolled would occa-
sionally stick up in the air and was
taken for a serpents neck and head.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

The Mayhower beat the Galatea
for the second time, last Saturday,
which retains the cup in America.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

Cholera is raging in Austria and
Italy.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18

Minister Cox sails for homo Oct.
I'd.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
ONLY TWELVE ASSESSMENTS

have been levied since the Society be-
gan business. averaging three a year,
and making the cost of assessments to
a man of forty years of age, less than
five dollars year for each thousand
dollars of insurance.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
SHERIFF SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF
Madison, Eighth Judicial
District Court.
John Is. Lallande
VS..
\. w. Crandel

BY virtue of a writ of an order
of sale and Commission to me
directed from the Honorable Eighth
Judicial District Court for the Parish
of Madison aforesaid in the above en-
titled cause, | will proceed to sell, at
public auction, at the gin h ouse on the
laclede plantation i'll Madison
Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, the
25th day, OF September. 1856.
betw cen the hours prescribed by law,
all the right, title and interest of A.
w. Crandell, in and to the following
described property, to-wit: Thirty
tons of cotton seed more or less, seized
in the above suit.
Terms of Sale--Cash not less than Z
of appraisement.
III. B. HOLMES, Sheriff.
by T. w. BRIsCoE, Deputy
SheriiT's Office, Tallulah, La, Septem-
Der 10th, 1886,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
Wonderful Cures.

w. d. Hoyt & Co, Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists of Rome, Ga, says We
have been selling DIR. Kings New Dis
cOvery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnica Salve for two years. Have new
er handled remedies that sell as well, or
give such universal satisfaction. Tn ere
have been some wonderful cures effect
Ell by these medicines in this city, Sew
eral cases of pronounced Consumption
have been entirely cured by use of few
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
in connection with Electric Bitters.
We guarantee them always.
Sold by Mcclellan Bros d Coltharp.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-09-18
JAS. 3. AsKEW
DENTIST

No. $50 Washington Street, Vicksburg,
Miss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
..fyaudrla Oazette.
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE s.

TIE MAELsTRoM.-WhenI was boy,
twenty five or thirty years ago, | used TO
read in nv geography, with kind OF
abudder, of an awful whirlpool, called the
Maelstron, oil the coast Of Norway, Wnlcn
sucked 10 vessels that came anywhere IN us
neiehborhood, and out of wh'as mysterious
centre nothing could escal g alive. Or. =.
G. Tiffany takes pains 10 lei! us III recent
account of q trip to Trom-o, it'i*: 1T IS
tina one humbug of Norway. l. Is simply,
dangerous current at the south ND OF the
Laffoden Islands, between the i-lands OF
Moskenass and Veros. When the wind
blows from certain quarters. partlcu-
larly from the northwest, aud meets
the returning tide in the strait, the
whole sea between Moskenaes and Vaetoe
IA thrown in such agitation thai no snip
could live in it. In calm weather, however
1t is crossed in safety three quarters OF al
hour before food tide. What gives IL Tue
name and appearance of whirlpool Is taa.
the set of the tide is changed at lis dl1erent
stages by the narrow limits 10 whlcn IL
sc,s us movement is at first toward the
sou, beast: then, after food tide, it turns
from south toward the southwest, ana
finally toward the northwest; 80 that IL
takes twelv. hours to complete the circle
nf ira movement. Rather slow motion for
such fast character as II whiripool.-har
per's Young People.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
WASHINGTON, OHIO AND WESTERN r. 3.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

L,
Leave Washington at 8 90 q. M and 4 As D. m.
and Alexandria at 10 a. m. and 4 55 p. m. Pass
Leesburg going westward, at II 05 a. m. and
& so p. M, and arrive at Round Hill at IL AZ a.
m. and7 80 p. m. Leave Round Hill at 5 81 a..
IN. and 2t p. N. Pass Leesburg, going cast
ward, at 6 SO 4. and 2 - p. H.. and arrivo a.:
Alexandria at 26 a. N. and OF p m and at
Washington ct 8 35 a. m. and 10 p. m.
All trains arc daily except the 8 90 a. m. train
from Washington, the 10 a. m. train from
Alexandria and the 26 p. m. train from Round
Hill which are daily except Sunday.
Ga- Passengers from Washington will take the
Wash, Ohio and Westn cars ut the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad station at 900 q. M and 4:45 p.
M, and 60 through to Round Hill without change
Of cars.
The $40 .. m. train from Alexandria and 500
pm train from Washington connect at Round Hill
with Daily Line of Coaches for Snickersville, Ber
ryville and Winchester; also with Line of Coaches
which leave Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middle.
burg.
Both trains, Westward, make close connections
at Vienna, with Sissons Line of Stages for Fairfax
Court House.
One thousand mile commission tickets, $25.
Alexandria, Nov. Is, 1885.
B. BELL, Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
DIRECTORY
OF THE
Principal Business Houses Of The City

i luUlpul UuUluUpD AUupUD vi luU UllI
AND WHOSE ADVERTISEMENTS APPEAR
INTHE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax stree:
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor. Prince A.
Lee streets.
First National Bank, 8. W. cor. Prince and l.
streets.
more.
Books, Stationary and Printing
g. E. French, 95 King street.
Boots and Shoes.
F. PaF, 90 King street.
Carriages.
Summers & Bro, Pitt street.
Commission Merchants.
P. B. Hooe, 2 Prince street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street.
Cothiers.
Henry St,arss, 81 King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
Isaac Ei,a,bcrs u Co.. cor. King and Roy.i 81.
Donnel!v, Purcell s Co, so King street
J. s. Chapman, agt., 80 King 81.
R. H. Taylor. 933 Pcnna. ave, Was',inrt&t
CM Adams, 50 King street.
8. C. Berry. y King street.
A. b. Slay1nakcr, 105 King streot>
J. e. Tackctt 100 King street
Carter, I'll Market Space Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals.
" +. Creighton s. Co, 4. w. cor. Elnp .n,.
Royal streets.
/, A. Warficld, 1862 King street.
:. S. Lcadbcatcr & Bro, 7 S. Fairfax street
s. II. Lunt, cor. King and Fairfax streets.
!. y. II. LINT N. @. cor. hlng an" Haahl"gt"
streets.
+. Stablrr & Co, u. ". COT. Ehg and Wal.
tou street,;,
Wsrfald Il Hall. cor Prince end Fairfez at,r
Feed Dealers.
Charles s TsIo:, il, y King street.
Florists.
r. =. Bagcct., nvpet end OF King stree,
Flour.
W. II. Tcnncy & Sons, Millers, Georgetown
asocers sld Liquor Dealers.
J. Z. Milbur.,, II n. Royal street.
Charles King S: Son. 81 Cameron street.
IIarlo,y & Bro, II =. cor EoJ.i AMI Gamer,
streets.
W 4. Johnson, II. o. COZ. Eoya! 7I,! Gamer
streets.
G. McBurncy & Son. =. ". cor. King and W.f.
:n2tOn streets.
Hardware and Cutlery.
! +. Carin q Sons, G3 kim stree:
f. = cre ghtcn * 2on IS King street.
T. r. !'cliic cof. King and Pitt streets
J. ~ T2;.I,e, Kin; and 81. As"ph s;,"..
Hotels ard Restaurants,
Steucrnagcl !: X"issn, north i!oyti 5tra.i.
ice.
{. H. Reel & %, Strand
Sauolors
H. TflGt, 10 IA. Eog:-! street
1rulocT 81
Perry s,u,auf 8. Co.. SO =, ..og. tan.rsn'. --
Union st:coI&.
Josiah II D. S!aoct, 2l north i;jn; -:
Machin'ats
&. IT, Collins, corner Wilkes and Royal s,s
W. 5. Moore. 65 Union street.
Marble Workers.
GS.Walkcr, 702-7OG ). Capitol st, Washington
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow & Cation, Market kuiiding.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers
John Lannon. corner Market Gud tho Stg'a,e
Frank Hume, 454 Pcnna av.. Washington.
WOOD and Goal!
Hcwcs * Aitchrson, n. T.. corner Duke asa
Lee streets.
w. A. SmO0t d Co., foot of Princess stree!
The Marine Railway Shiphuiiding and Coal Go,
foot OF Franklin street.
j. j. Zimmerman. foot o! Qncon stree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
STEAMERS.

DAILY LINE TO NORFOLK ~r~,
- FORTRESS MONROE
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT CoMPANY's
First-class steamers
GEORGE I,EAEY AND EXCELSIOR
will leave Prince st. wharf EVERY DAY. cx-
cept Sunday, at p. M. Returning: leave Nor
folk every day, except Saturday, u. p. N.
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVlDENCE" ST EtMEka
and Steamer AIIkL FOR RICHMOND.
Fare to Norfolk, one wsy, S1.2o; round trip 81.
For further particulars enquire ~ courany's
nfict eth Street Wharf, Washington u. e., "r 70
PHILIP B. HOOt.
may7Itf Ag. Prince Street Wharf.
~ ROASTING G MPAHY &C., g.:
GREATLY REDUCED RATES
ma-DAILY LINE-s@
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AMI SoRyul,s
DIRECT mo STOPS
The steamers LADY OF TIE !rAKEand ! tNE
MOSELEY leave thcir wharf EVERY DAY at q
O'Clock D. m. Fare, first class, 81: round trip
$3.50.
FOR NEW YORK.
'shA"AS JoH +; { eI hs5S''' AM Geel So
every THURSDAY, and returning leave Ney
York, from pior Al, East river, EVERY SAT
URDAy.
Tbs steamers of this company make connections
1t Kr'so:' for Boston ailt al points East; ut New
Yc,, =. I'll points West and Northwest. and IL
Aleu-. With Virginia Midland Railway and
Waui:: -: and Ohio Railroad Through rates
given h,.n freight handled carefully and promptly
~: furtho: informat" apply to
2 A. REED s. CO., Agent
Jsnney's wha-f
J. ". THOMPSON, President
1416 F street.
sep27.u Washington, y. c.
f.LYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY t.
PHILADELPHIA. 49,
Appointed sailing days from Eiexa' 4 EV.
cry TUESDAY and front Phladelpn: EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects 1t Alexandria with the Nir-
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships
Freight forwarded with promptncss and cnre.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates snG
through bills of lndinr given. INSURANCE, z, til"
lowest rates.
Agents
T. A. REEL y CO., hlcxau!"ir,
VIM. p. CLYDE u Co, rhladUlpl,e
JOHNSON 6 CO., Wusl = G,orgt L.
jsnS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
GAZETTE.
VOLUME LXXIVII.

Established in 1900 tho GAZETTE is now tho
Oldest paper published in the State, and with one
or two exceptions the Oldest in the country IT is
proposed to continue its usefulness AS - paper
shifted for the family Is we'll as for tho ro.nting
room and work shop, and to this end ncitho
pains nor expense will be spared
The GAZETTE circulates among people VINO con E.
suit its advertising columns bcfurc purchasing.
That this is scf.evidcnt iuay lie nfcrrc.! from tho
fact that large country cdition-nesrly ~ lar,c
rs the daily-is sent al over this section of ccun-
try three times week. and is read by thousands
lnost Of whom send hero or 10 contiguous cities to
make purchases The advantages of advertising
III '''' NA"EiA 10 "'e "Pi''''h''
The GAZETTE will cout;nn, 10 furnish Tho rcxs
Of Reuters European Agency, while its Washing
ton correspondence will furnish the latest aud
Grain Cattle Croccrv md otbcr m,rto,s
flo Ricbrona corrosroraonco and .,oo;o, .o,o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

1908. GREAT 1894
1000 PENNSYLVANIA OUTE lOCO
TO The NORTH, WEST AND e SOUTHWEST
DooSAS is sPIEND1D scENER s7AAD D A'Ae'
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In effect May 16, 1886.
Trains leave Washington, from station, corner c.
Sixth and stroots, as follows:
For Pittsburg and tho Wegt, Chicago Limited
Express Of Palace Shopping Cars at $50 a. NJ,
dsiiy: Fast Line $50 am. daily, to Cincinnati
aud ST. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
burg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Car to St. Louis
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Chicago and Gin
cinnati Express, at ITO p: u. daily, with
Sleeping Cars Washington 10 Chicago; connect
ing at Harrisburg with Western Express with
through Sleepers for Louisville and St. Louis.
Pacific Express, 1000 p. m. daily, for Pittsburg
and the West, with through Sleeper Harrisburg
to Chicago and Cleveland.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Csnandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
1O:OOp. m. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmira, at
$50 a. M, daily except Sunday.
For Now York and the East, 7:15, 900 and HOO
Sunday 900 a. m, 200, 4:15 1000 and 11:2O
pm. Limited Express of Pullman Parlor
Cars, $40 a. M. and $50 p. m. daily, except
Sunday
For Boston without change, 200 p. m. every
day.
For Brooklyn, N Y, all through trains connect at
Jersey City With boats of Brooklyn Annex,
affording direct transfer to Fulton street. avoid.
ing double ferriage across New York City
For Philadelphia, 7:15, 900 and HOO d. M,
200, Ais, 6:3O, 1000 and 11:2O p. m. On
Sunday 900 q. NJ, 200, 415, $50, 1000 and
11:2O pm. Limited Express, $40 q. M, and
$50 p. M daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore 6:36, 7:16, 900, $40, $50 and
HOO a. M, and 1905, 2OO $50, Ais, 4:23,
4:4O, $50, 7:10 1000 and 11:20 p. m. On
Sunday, 900. $50 and loo a: m, and 200,
4:15, $50, 7:1O, 1000 and 11:2O p. m.
For Popes Creek Line, 7:15 q. m, and 4:4O p. m,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 7:15 q. M, and 1905 and 4:23
p. m, daily except Sundays. On Sundays at
900 a. M Ais p. IN.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 600, 7:05, 9:26, 11:01 and 11:35
a. m, EOS, 4:25, 4:35, COL, sos and 11:37 p.
m. On Sunday at 600, 9:25. and 11O1 a. M,
and 800 p. nj.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 11:O1 a
M, daily, and 4:35 p. M, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, 6:O5
$780, 1000 and 1910 q. M; LOO 300,
1913, 5:1O, 7O5 and 1912 p. M, and 1910
midnight, except Monday. On Sunday at 500
and 1910 a. M; 7:O5 and 1912 p. m. and
1910 night.
Tickets and information at the office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna. Avenue, and at
the station where orders be loft for the check.
ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. J. r. WOOD, G. P. A.
CRAs. E. PUGH, g. NJ my17
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

UOUSEKEEPERS ATTENTION - Sapolio.
IL Ivory Soap, Furniture Polish, Chamois Skinso
Putt Pomade, the best known article for cleaning,
brass, Silver Soap, Knife Brick, Stove Lustrc,,
Furniture Varnish, Ready Mixed Paints. white
Paint Brushes, Window Glass, Putty, &c For sale
by ioc19j f. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
mo THE OWNERS OF DOGS.

Mayors Office,
Alexandria, Va, May Goth, 1886.
All persons owning or intending to Keep any
animal of the dog or canine species must como
forward on or before theTENTH DAY OF JUNE,
1886, and take out license for the same from
the Auditor. After the 10th of Juno all persons
owning or harboring dogs found on his, her or
their premises without the required license VIII .I
for every dog 80 owned or harbored :.
The Mayor hopes that the law will be complied
with, and that the police officers will not be rc-
my2o JNO B. SMOoT, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
ICE! ICE! ICE

A full supply of NORTHERN ICE, of superior
quality, constantly on hand and for sale wholesale
and retail on the most favorable terms.
Orders left with our drivers, at our Office, or by
telephone will receive prompt attention.
Our facilities for delivery by the car load are
unsurpassed in any city.
Packing for country delivery specially.
F. A. REED & CO.,
;aS Janney's Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

NJ EW PERFUMERIES-Wc have just received
Nv large and varied assortment of Wrights
celebrated Extracts for the handkerchief, which
We Are selling by the ounce or bottle. Among
the odors can be found Jockey Club, Mary Stuart,
Violet Stephanotis Lily of tho Valley, &c. These
Extracts ara without doubt the hest that are
manufactured For sac by
ian23 WAKEFIELD e. HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

WARRENTON--Trains Nos. so, 81, 54 and 55
connect daily and Nos. SO, So, and 50 daily, ex.
cent Sunday, to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DlVISION-Daily, except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mt. 1920 q. M, arrive franklin
Junction 1O:4O i. IN; leave Franklin Junction
800 p. M. arrive Rocky Mt. 11:3O p. M
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Ms. , and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep.
ers between New York and Atlanta, via. Danville.
On trains Nos So aud 50 Pullman Buffet Sleep
crs between Washington and New Orleans. and
Washington aud Augusta via Danviilo.
On trains Nos. 81 and So Pullman Slecpers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Charlottes-
vile and Cincinnati.
Through tickets on sao at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent of the Company, or to
J. S. B. THOMPSON, A. g. P. A.
Alexandria, Va.
c. W. CLEARS, A. G. 7. A.
Richmond Va.
SOL HAAS, T. M, Richmond. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

NLY TRAPS, ROACH TRAPS, FLY FANS,
H. WATER COOLERS and other scasonablo
goods for sale at low prices at 80 King street. cor
ner Of Royal, by
my21 J. u. CREIGHTON C SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
WAKEFIELD & HALL.

rENUINE WALDRON AND AMERICAN
w GRAIN and GRASS SCYTHES, Patent and
Plain Snaths, Scythc Rifles. Scythc Stones &C.,
wholesale and retail at IS King ST., corner Royal
my21 j. r. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

ME HAVE just received largo lot OF UN-
W BLEACI[ED pEpEREL JEANS DRAW
Frs. patent stay; sizes 2S TO 16; goods that have
always sold ut zoe arc now selling at doc at
myli AMOS B. SiAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

John LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQoUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street sud Strsad
klcxandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPOETS SPORTING, MINIt;ii ant
BLASTING POWDER
A full line of celebrated pure old Whistles
Rrandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S phjA.
ielphia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Borgc.
s. Engcl's Lager Beer in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RlFER STEAMi:i:S
Orders promptly attended to and consigmncm:s
solicited. mvi-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

SO tons CHOICE CUT HAY in store and for
sale at lowest prices wholesale and retail by
ian2S C.S. TAYLOR, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08
0ERRY's HARNESS OIL SOAP.

Three sizos-$1, SO and Csc sizes; tho fuest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

sS!lEITE WASH BRUSHES in rrca; variety,
" made expressly for our trade. For sale
wholesale and retail nj low prices ut IS King st,
corner Of Royal.
m,l4 j. Z CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

GREAT CHANCE FOB CHEAP AND GOOD
U SHIRTS-A. B. 8. SHIRTS reduced to 6Oc a
piece, or So 80 per half dozen, to close out sur
plus stock at
ian22 AMOS B. SLAYMAkERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-08

lust FROM THE FACTORY-1O dozen of the
81 IMPROVED PATENT.STAY ABS. SHIRTS
the best goods ever offered in Alexandria for the
price, Will outwear any 81 Shirt
ie2 At AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-07-04
"sHlNE, STRIP
A True Story Of an Honest Boot
black.

"Shine, sir!'
And a bright, manly looking lad Of
nine summers stepped up to a gentle
man in the Grand Central depot, New
York, and casting his large brown eyes
nm in to his face asked, 'Shine, sir7"
81 ..4nt my shoes polished, /" said the
gentleman.
"Then would be glad to shine them,
sir" replied the boy.
Have 1 time to catch the Baltimore
and Ohio trainf"
'No time to lose, sir. can give you
a good job before it pulls out"
"Certain of it7"
eyes. sir. Shall II"
Yes"
And in a pair OF seconds the boot
black was down on his knees, aRd
placing the box in position was at work.
Don't let me get left, +" said the gen.
tleman.
81 won't, sir" replied the boy, as he
piled the brushes with lightning rapid
Ity.
what is your name7"
paul Fay"
as your father living?"
mo, sir, he is dead-no one but
mother.
I AND THE CHILDREN.
The train is going, sir"
The gentleman reached his hand in
his pocket and drawing out half dol
lar handed it to the boy, who pulled out
lot Of change and began to count out
the correct amount. The gentleman
moved off toward the train fearing he
would get left, and before the little fell
low could set to him the train pulled
out.
Two years later the same gentleman
was called to New York on business.
he had forgotten the little bootblack
and his fortY-ive cents change.
As be wandered up street the second
day after his arrival, he was approached
by lad who said:
Were you ever here before7"
Yes, hubby" was the reply.
"When7" the boy asked.
About two years ago."
Didn't | shine your shoes at the
Grand Central depot?"
Some boy did"
heHs am the boy. SIR, ana
OWE YOU FoRTY-FryE CENTS.
1 tried to get TO the train, but couldn't
honestly, 1 couIdn't-and here is your
money. was afraid 1 would never see
you again. didn't intend 10 keep your
money and saying this the boy pulled
out lot of change and, taking forty
five cents. proffered il 10 the gentleman.
You may keep the money, and here
is dollar more"
az can't take il, sir"
"Why?"
it."
81 reward you for your honesty"
81 am much Obliged, sir, but 1 did
what was right; was afraid you would
think on purpose.
mo. did not think so. Well. if you
won't take the money, 1 will keep L..
How would you like to go south?"
"Oh, ever so much, sir, but