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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

90. F.-The Grand Lodge of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows met at
their hall in Richmond this morning at 10
o'clock. The meeting will bo the most in
lereStiug that has been held for thirty years,
and Questions of great moment to the order
will he discussed. The welcome address
Was delivered by Mayor Darlington. To
night, the Grand Lodge will be banquetted.
Potomac and Sarepta Lodges Of this city are
represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

DEAD-Mr. William H. Barley, of this
city. whose illness at Ashland has been
mentioned, died at Randolph Macon Col.
lege tat which institution he was student)
this morning of typhoid fever, in the 2lst
year of his age. Mr.. Barley was son OF
the Isle VIM. H. Barley and grandson OF
Mr. W " Brown, of this city, and was a
promising and popular young man. His re-
mains We're brought to this city this even
ing and will be inferred to. morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was cloudy
aod mild until about 2 o'clock, when it be.
camo clear. There was one ledger but no
Prisoners at the station house. The only
case before the Mayor this morning was that
Of Bette Mason, colored, arrested by officer
55!renrer, for 'lisarderly conduct. The was
discharged till tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13
Leading DyyGeods Store.

nV''ull'6e III "VVu0 N'0i0'
Hard times, unreasonable wealth
er and like complaints all have a
tendency to cheaper goods, but to
be in the market with ready cashis
what tells the tale and offers the
merchant the chance to secure for
his patrons goods FAR BELOW THEIR
ACTUAL VALUE.
Favor us with an early call and
convince yourself that what we say
are not idle words. Our stock is
more complete than ever before,
and we guarantee prices and styles
to be correct. Our store is filled
from the cellar to the fourth floor,
and it would be impossible to emu
merate every article in each de-
partment, so we just name few Of
the many:
Embroidered Robes, in ecrue,
full pattern, 50 rs; Pongees, in
patterns and by the yard, from Csc
per yard up; Pacific Pongees, fig
ured and fine quality, lOcper yard;
Seersuckers, in stripes and plaids,
Sc per yard fine quality Plaids and
India linens, white and colored,
l2ac per yard Black Silks of best
makes, with written guarantee to
wear, from 81 per yard upwards;
Colored Silks, in all the new shades
and effects; ladies' Wraps, in silk,
brocaded velvets, boucle, &C., from
So up, all sizes; Jerseys, in all the
latest styles, for ladies, misses and
children, black, colored and fancy
Kid Gloves, a special lot for this
occasion, Acc; Silk Mitts, warrant
ed, black and colored, Csc per pair ;
Alpaca, bingham and Cenilla UNI
brellas and Parasols, latest styles,
fancy, plain or mourning, from soc
up.
Our Trimming Department was
never more complete in Fringes,
Beaded Trimmings, Cords, Braids,
Ornaments, &c.
Our Carpet Room was never bet
ter stocked. Special designs in
Mattings, for which we are sole
agents. Prices from l0c upwards; ;
elegant Smyrna Rugs for 81.
One Word for the Gents-We
are ready to make up suits to order
at short notice, and have the best
line to select from in the city, and
guarantee a perfect fit.
Our Prints are reduced to 4, 3
and &c, including Satteens Of the
newest styles. Our Cottons are
we'll known popular brands, and
prices as low as the same goods can
be purchased by any one this side
of New York. A call is all that is
necessary. Cur THIS OUT.
Isaac Bichberg 4 Co.,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

APPLICATION FOR A DECREE.-On Thurs
u'y application will be made by Commits.
Souers Heaton and Stuart to the Circuit
.oart of the city of Richmond for a decree
against the defaulting purchasers of the W.
~. Il. L. for the difference between the
atst and second sales of that road, amount.
ing TO $l92 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

FlSI.--'The arrivals of fish at Fishtown
are on the increase, and since yesterday be-
tween sixty and seventy thousand herring
and few hundred shad have been received
there The price of herring has declined,
and this morning sales were made at 81 and
$ per thousand. Shad continue scarce, and
brought from SIS to $50 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

WANTS INFORMATION, -Ex- Mayor Smith
Of this city, recently wrote the Commission
crs OF the District of Columbia, requesting
their views "a 10 the influence OF the mu-
nicipal improvements upon the property OF
Washington. The Commissioners say 1t Is
almost impractcable to recite with reasona-
hle brevity the story of tho progress made
in this respect in the last fifteen years.
They say it has kept pace with the most
vigorous municipalities of tho country and
prevented the abandonment of that city as
the capital of the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

W Inc remains of the late A. D. and Harry
s. a,u-ld, which had been deposited in the
NUT at the NJ. E. Church South cemetery,
thor s1e to-day inferred in the family lot in
.Ust cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

'oAMITTEE MEETING.-The City Demo-
sia,lc Committee will hold q meeting to-
uIsat to make arrangements for conducting
t tue primary election to determine who shall
O Oe, chosen the democratic candidates for the
T %l Of Commonwealth Attorney and
oosy Sergeant. 1The candidates for these
'Uees will be present at the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

MARINE NoTEs.-A number Of persons,
some from other cities, have recently ex-
amined the burned steamer Armenia, now
lying ut The foot of Wolfe street, with a
view Of purchasing and wrecking the same.
he ongboat Rising Sun, which was re-
Gently run into and sunk by the tug Comet,
is now at the shipyard for repairs. Capt.
Huntington, Of the longboat, says the
Comet did not take him in tow and run him
aground the night of the collision, but only
took the crew oil, and left the vessel to sink.
The next day he returned on the Comet
aud had his vessel towed to Quantico,
whence she was brought to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS

ENDS Wednesday and Thursday, THE COWBOY
PIANIST.
Albaughs Opers Honsc-Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, RoSISA EoKEs.
National Theatre.RoLASD REED in Humbug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13
LOCAL NEWS.

For Wednesday fair weatte. is indicated for
the Middle Atlantic States, With slight changes in
Temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

TIE BIGGEST STEEL GUN.-The largest
steel Gun ever made in America is now on
exhibition in the steam engineering ma
chine shop OF the Washington navy yard
mounted on it's carriage ready to be taken
to the proving grounds for testing prior to
bein. placed Oh duty on board one of the
new steel cruisers 1t is an S.inch gun,
about twenty.one feet in length, throws a
proircile weighing $50 pounds, with a
charge of l25 pounds of powder. AS it now
stand, it can he shifted to the side or up or
down with but very little power, notwith-
standing ts great weight. Every visitor to
the navy yard is invited to inspect the great
gun, and all admire its massiyeness and fine
workmanship and the ingenious carriage
on which it i mounted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

LANNON'S OPERA HOUSE. -"Odds and
EuIs' was presented at the Opera House
last night and the charms of song and dan &C
and the finale of "Mikado,' appeared to
give satisfaction to the large audience pre-
sent who pronounced the play one of the
funniest comedies OH the stage.
Of Babel, the cowboy pianist, who will
give two rtcitais IN this city, commencing
to- morrow night, tho New York Ne'rs says :
"rhe Texan, after playing number OF
pieces with much skill and expression: COW
cred the key board of the piano with a
cloth, and. without looking at the instru-
ment, played march with great power and
brilliancy. His performance concluded with
Home, Sweet Home" which he gave with
twenly-one variations, feat that challenged
th., admiration Of the professional portion OF
his audience. Mr.. Babel is marvel and
we'll worth listening to-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-13

PERsoNAL-Mr. G. A. Baldwin and
daughter, Miss Edith, and her friend, Miss
Adele Davidson, daughter of Hon. A. G..
Davidson, Of Alabama, are visiting Mr.. w.
~ Mcteieh.
Col. Robl. Beverly. Of Fauquier county, is
IN the city to day He says that on Friday
night Last dogs got in his flock of sheep and
Killed fifty one of them.
Mr.. lIar, iSon Jacobs, whose illness has
been mentioned, is still confined to his bed
nud though somewhat improved ia yet quite
sick.
Master Robt. Knox. son of Capt. Il. F.
kncx, has gone to Kingston, Canada TO
receive instructions in the business conduc-
ted by his uncle, Mr.. Boyd NJ. Smith.
Mr. W. N. Suter, who, it was stated yes
tertlay. was among the successful candidates
for appointment ~ assistant surgeon in the
l.. : marine hospital service in The exami-
nation just closed in Washington, is the sou
Of Rev. II. Suffer, of this city.
Capt d. l.. Smoot, formerly of this city,
hut now prominent member of the bar of
san Francisco, has accepted All invitation
to dinner rendered him by the mem bers
of the Alexandria bar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13
THE MELLOW STRAIN.

Che sinking sun had streaked the west
with hecks of gold and crimson bars:
The wandering wind had sunk to rest,
And In the cold east rose the stars.
Tne evening chimes, like gladstone psalm.
Pealed loud from outthe old church tower
and DER the valley fell the calm
Which broods upon the twilight hour. n
LOuo through the eve wrapt, listening vale.
from humble bower of eglantine
blackbrd trilled his mellow tale,
AS II lie sang through luscious wine
BY cottage, grange and hall around,
Eraptured listeners fingered long;
all heard the self same fluting sound.
While each interpreted the song.
a little child scarce three Years old.
In wonder woke to vision dim
Of crowns and dulcimers of gold
And surging strains of holy hymn,
In that sweet land that's brighter far
IMAM shining shores in emerald seas.
where slows the lusttDus evening star
Above the fair Resperides
A maiden, at the moss fringed well
Beside her pitcher fingered long,
Her soul enthralled with the strange spell
Contained within that mystic song.
For, oh to her it ever sings
OF love which all her being fills
And of the lad that twilight brings
From over the dividing hills.
TO child and youth and maiden fair
That bird made glad the closing day;
But dame and sire with silvered hair
Drew sorrow from its rOundelay.
ALI filtered through the years of woe
On their hearts fell the mellow strain,
Waking the songs of long ago
And made them sigh for youth again
AL the Year Round.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13
INSECT MiMiCS.
Butterflies That Protect Themselves By
Their Stimulation to Leaves.

Butterflies That Protect Themselves By
Their Stimulation to Leaves.
If, says California naturalist, we
look among insects we find remark
able display of mimics. Perhaps you
have noticed in the woods how often
butterflies dart up where you have not
noticed them. They have been pro-
tected by their stimulation to the leaves
and flowers, and the birds that prey
upon them are equally deceived In
the southern part OF this State wonder
full examples are seen in the walking
sticks and the mants. The former
seem to be actual twgs, endowed with
life; the body is straight. seeming a
twig, while the legs arc like branches
from it, and with its slow methodcal
movements it would hardly be consid-
cred living creature. Some of these
in South America attain length of
eight inches An allied form, in Gen.
trail America, found by Belt, the natur-
alist, so mimiced a moss-covered twig
that even a close examination some
times puzzled The observer. The leaf
insects are particularly interesting, as
they are almost exact in their resem-
blance to dead and living leaves, so
much so that they even deceive the for
aging ants that rush over them, not sus-
pecting that the fallen leaf is the willy
mimic they would fain capture. Among
the plume moth, are many of such deli
cacy that they resemble the down of
plants in their flight through the air,
and when alighting on flower their
animal nature would never be sus-
pected. One of the most beautiful cases
of protective mimicry is that of the
orange ge-tipped butterfly. When open it
is very plainly seen, its wings being of
white, black and orange, and, flying
about, is quite conspicuous; but as soon
as it alights upon a favorite plant, and
closes its wings, it becomes at once an
exact mimic of the white blotches of the
under surface.
These animals, continues the natural
list, YOU see, generally mimic plants and
twigs, but there are others that are more
remarkable, from the fact that they
mimic animals that from their poison
Gus qualities are safe from attack. Thus
it is we'll known that birds do not es.
pecially care for hairy butterflies, so in
Central America, Belt found curious
beetle that was tidbit for the birds
clothed in coat of long brown hairs
closely resembling the thick, hairy
caterpillars. In the same localities.
spiders have been found that looked ex
actly like ants, and were thus enabled tt
creep upon their prey, the real ants
Wallace observed a butterfly that
though an acceptable morsel to th'
birds, deceived them by mimicing the
flight of a poisonous butterfly. If birt
chased it, it at once assumed the curiou
and laborious flight of its poisonou
model, and the bird, noticing its eviden
would always give up the pur
suit.-SGa Francisco CGW
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13
ROOFS OF PAPER.
Pronounced Superior to Either Slate OF
SIingle Covering.

Pronounced Superior to Either Slate OF
Shingle Covering.
A roof pronounced superior to thai
of slate because of its Ightness ant
other advantages is now made of any
fbrous pulp. From this material tile
of any shape desired are formed by
pressure under machinery or by an,
other method which may suggest itself
Pressed into the design wished for tho
pulp tiles are partially dried, previous
to being subjected to a waterproof
solution. Thoroughly impregnated witt
the preparation to resist moisture they
are baked to harden in them the water
proof mixture. After the baking the
tiles are treated to mixture imparting
an enameled surface; to this is added a
coating of sand, whereby the pulp is
rendered proof against the action Of
heat Or fame BY the use of different
colored sands a variety of tints may
be impaired to the tiles, which, after
the application of the enameling mix
ture and sands, are baked la second time,
after which they are ready for use. Be-
side the inherent lightness of pulp tiles,
which obviates the necessity of heavy
frame to support a weighty roof, the
pulp tile, being tough and not brittle
like slate, is far less liable to be broken
from blows, stones thrown upon them
OR human footsteps. Again, slate tiles
can not be laid compactly together on a
roof on account of their brittleness,
which prevents their being drawn tight
" together by nails. Through the
fibrous pulp nails may be driven as close
home as in shingles, thereby bind
ing them closely to the bed and together
without any possibility of lateral move
ment Or being blown away in high
wind, as states loosely fastened on roofs
so frequently are Nails penetrate the
pulp tiles more easily than shingles,
and lie closer together, being more elias
tic than wood.-Boston Journal Of Com
naerce.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13
PiTH AND POINT.

| "A Newark barber has lost his voice,
and he is doing the largest business in
town.-Statesnson
~ hev often noticed" says Josh
Billings, ''the man who would have done
such wonderful things eff he had bin
thare, never gifts thare.'
Poets and philosophers are the real
thinkers of the world The mathema-
tician among scholars is mere figure
head.-N. O. Picayune.
"A Burlington man has given up
bantering his wife. He laughed at her
for using cosmetics, and she infor ned
him that when he stopped painting his
nose she would stop painting her
cheeks. Press.
Mamma with much show of indig-
nation ID have called you three
times. | am very much annoyed"
Charlie (who is fond of Bible stories)-
"Well, the Lord called Samuel three
times, and he didn t get mad about it,
did he?'-LJe.
"A beautiful woman, with an artif-
cially heightened color, once said to
General Shields: How is that, having
obtained so much glory, you still seek
for more?' 'sAh, madam he replied,
with more force than politeness, show
is it that you, who have so much beauty,
should still put on paint:9' Fran
cisco 4rgonaut.
-'.Claxton, m afraid your marriage
relations are not the most pleasant. -
why do you think so, Bromley?"
You are getting bald, you know"
Yes; but it's not because my wife
pulls my hair out. | do it myself by
scratching my head in my efforts to de-
wise means to crafty her extrava-
gance. ''-Philadelphia CAL.
-''Old man Pennybunker has mar.
ried again. ''You don't tell me so."
Eyes, and he has married right young
girl, forty years younger than he is"
"Well, declare. His other wife only
died six months ago and he went on SO
at the grave that | expected he would
lose his minl' .'Well, you see your
prediction has come to pass. ''-7e1as
Sittings
Little Boy: Does everybody know
everybody in heaven, mamma, and is it
wicked to lie there? Mamma: Ger
tainly, we shall all know each other
there; and no liars can 90 there.
Boy: Then you won't 60, I suppose,
for you couldn't send word to the door
mot at home when you didn't want to
see any one who called.
Mr.. Fauxpas Ito young LADY,: All,
Miss Charmante, I have just come from
the side of Mrs. Smith, who has been
asking me about the beautiful young
lady at the flower table. Miss C. Zap
pearing to busy herself in arranging
some fowers): Have you never known
how l detest fattery2 Mr.. F. (who
thinks be may have blundered: 0, but
really, you know, it is dark over where
She is sitting. One can hardly see you -
Hoypey's B0zGr.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13
HUMAN NATURE.

How 1t Looks When Observed in POST
Office Lobby.
"It wasn't three days ago that put
three penholders and three blotting pads
on this desk, and not one is to be found
now
1t was a PosJ-oifice official, and he re-
ferred to the writing desk in the corri.
dor.
"What becomes of 'empn asked the
reporter.
:.Stosen.''
"You don't mean to say that we have
people mean enough to steal half
penny blotting padP''
''But do. / see dozen cases of it q
week.
"Who are the thieves?''
'sWomen, mostly. And when it isn't
a woman it's business man. Now, I'm
going to stock up the desk again, and
you hang around here for awhile and
see what you can see.''
Three penholders, each supplied with
new pen, and three fresh pads of blot
ting paper were laid out, and the watcher
took his seat on a windoW-sill. In about
five minutes a young man with a brisk
air rushed up to the desk, directed postal
card, and knocked one of the penholders
off on the floor as he rushed off.
The second conner was also man. and
he picked up the pen, directed a letter
with it, gave quick glance around him
and pocketed one of the blotters. The
third was woman, who put on her
glasses, wrote postal, and cody pock-
eted penholder. Then q boy lounged
up and stole another; and between two
business men who used the other pen
the second blotter was pocketed. This
left only one penholder and one blotter.
After seven or eight people had used
them woman with widows weeds
on directed a mourning envelope,
stamped it, and rolled the penholder up
in the pad and pocketed both, regardless
of who might be watching. She was not
yet out of the building when a man
rushed up to the desk, found nothing
to write with, and pounded the walnut
with his fist and growled out:
'I'll be hanged if wouldn't like
to twist that postmaster's neck! This
shows how little care public official
has sor the convenience of the public!r'
-ne5'9it Flee Press
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13

Patrick Meehan arrived in New
York with trunk full of could sod''
from the Emerald Isle and the customs
officer wanted him to pay duty; but
Congress has not yet announced the
tariff on such imports, and he was
allowed to go free,-M 7. San;
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-02-13

The Sultan of Turkey keeps around
his palace $4,000 Of the best troops in
the Ottoman Empire,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-06-16
LIBROS
RRCIBIDOS POR FL tLIlHO VAPOR CORRRO
en- la Imp. del BoIetin,

GRAMATICA francesa, por Chan.
treau, para uso de los espa1oles con IN
suplemento de las frases mas precises
para romper la conversation, l tomo
holanda.
LOS MISERABLES de Victor Hu-
60, tomos tela.
POESIAS sueltas y obras en- prosa
de don Leandro F. de Moratin, seguida
de las obras poeticas = dramaticas de
don Nicolas F de Moratin, holandesa
lomo de tafilete.
TEATRO de Alarc6n, con ell estudio
critico de cada comedia, 2 tomos holsn-
desa lomos de tafilete.
Ell GENIO del cristianismo, por
Chateaubriand, 2 tomos holandesa To-
mos de tafilete.
LOS MARTIRES 8 el triunfo de la
religion cristiana, por Chateaubriand,
un tomo holandesa lomos de tafilete =
ell retrato del autor.
| IMITACI0N de Cristo, por Kem-
pis, con avisos espirituales = dicta-
menes de espiritu por ell P. Nieremberg,
con l&minas tinas edici6n de todo lujo.
I'D. id. edici6n economics.
CURSE met6dico de dibujo lineal
por D. Francisco Canals, encqaderna-
do.
H1STOR1A profana general y la
| particular de Espaha, por d. Fernan-
do de Castro, Catedr&tico de la Uni
versidad de Madrid, obra declarada
de texto y encuadernada en- piel real
zada.
POES1AS de D. Manuel Acufia, con
un pr6logo de d. Fernando Saldevills,
adornado con Ell re.rsto del autor.
TABLAS de logaritmos por Vazq uez
Queipo, tomo holandess.
LAS MUJERES de la Biblis, prin
cipales frsgmentos de Ia historic del
pueblo de Dios con multitud de graba-
pos en- acero y las biografias de cads
uno de los personejes, edici6n de lujo
ALGEBRA por Briot, tomo pasta.
FISICA pOr Ganot, Ultima edicion,
tomo pasta.
LA EDUCATION intellectual, mo-
raj y fisica, por Herbert Spencer, ] t. t.
LOS AMIGOS, 8 tomos tela.
GALERIA de escritores c9lebres
con "a retratos en- acero, y la biogra-
fla de los personajes, edici6n de luio
TRATADO de arquitecturs practice
tpor Vihola, con las cinco 6rdenes y "
l&minss, encuadernaci6n en- tela.
GU1A manual del comercio y de Ia
Banca y tratado complete te6rico prGc-
tico de todas las operaciones concer.
nientes al comercio de Banca, y cuantas
operaciones mercantiles puedan ofre.
cerse, tomo holandesa.
NOOIONES de Geograda Univer-
sal, por D. N. EstevaneE, ilustrado con
numerosos mapas y grabados, encua-
dernsci6n en- tela, l tomo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1886-06-16
Sc VENDE.

En- Ell pueblo de 10 Carolina, una
magnifca estancia compuesta de $50
cuerdss de terreno de ID mejor calidad
y muy buenos pastos, entire los que hay
una gran parte de malojilio. Oontie-
ne adem&s excelentes sguas, todo en-
condolences inmejorables para IL cebA
de ganado, y se encuentra dicha fnca
d inmediaci6n de una hacienda central
que Sc est& fomentando, siendo sus te.
rrenos q prop6sito tambien para Ia
siembra de cafia con Ia ventaja de fGcil
conducci6n del fruto para So elabora-
ci6n q dicha Central.
Els tambien & prop6sito Ia mencio.
NADIA estancia para una lecheria, Dor
estar d dos horas ue camino 8 Ia Ospi.
tai, en- cuyo case, ademGs de haIlarse
en- ella una buena casa habitaci6n, exis.
te un buen cercado para Ell ganado.
Para examen practico de Ia finca, pre-.
clio, & intormes y detalles de La venta,
dirigirse don Daniel Rodriguez, en- la
Carolina. 68