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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL BALLS.
SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In effect July IL. 1886.
Trains leavo Washington, FROM station, corner C.
Sixth and B streets, as follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express Of Palace Sleeping Cars at $50 a. H.,
daily; Fast Line, 300 am. daily, to CINCINNATI
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
burg to Cincinnati and Hotel Car to st. Louis;
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sloep-
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Chicago Express,
at ITO p. nj. daily, with Sleeping Cars
Washington TO Chicago, and Harrisburg to
Western Express with through Sleoners for
Louisville and st. Louis. Pacific Express,
1000 r. m. daily, for Pittsburg and the West,
with through Sleeper Harrisburg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
10:00p. m. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmirs, at
$50 q. M, daily, except Sunday
For New York and the East, 7:15, 800 and HOO
a. m, 200 415, 1000 and 11:20 p. IN. On
Sunday 900 a. M, 200, 4:15 1000 and 11:20
p. m. Limited Express of Pullman Parlor
Cars, $40 a. M. and $50 p m. daily, oxcopt
Sunday.
For Boston without change, 200 p. m. overy
day.
For Brooklyn, N. Y. ali 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, 7:16, 900 and HOO n. NJ,
200, 4:15, 6:OO 1000 and 11:2O p. m. On
Sunday 900 e. NJ, 200, 4:15, $50, 1000 and
11:20 pm. Limited Express, $40 a. m, and
$50 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore $50, 7:15, 900, $40, $50 and
HOO a. m, and 1905, 200, $50, 4:15, 4:23,
4:4O, 600, ITO, 1000 and 11:20 p. m. On
Sunday, 900 $50 and HOO a. m and 200,
Ais, 600, 7:10 1000 and 11:20 p. Ii.
For Popos Creek Line, 715 q. NJ, and 4:4O p. ~,
daily except Sunday.
For Annapolis 715 a. m, and 1905 and ABB
D. M, daily except Sundays. On Sundays at
900 a. m. Ais p. NJ
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, GOO, 1905 9:25, 1855 and 1875
a. III, 2.O5, 4:25, 4:35, COL, sos and 1887 p
m. On Sunday at 600, 9:25. and 1855 a. m,
and sos p. m.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 10 So
M, daily and 4:35 p. M, daily. except supdsy:
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, 6:05
500, 1000 and 1910 a. m; LOO, 3:O5,
1923, $40, 7:O5 and 1O:42 p. M, and 1910
mid night, except Monday. On Sunday at 500
and 1910 a. M; 7:O5 and 1O:42 p. n. and
1910 night.
Tickets and information at tho ofico, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna. Avenuc, and at
the station where orders can be loft for the check
ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. j. Z. WOOD, u. T. a.
CHAs. E. PUGH, GIN my17
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STEAMERS.

EoR NORFOLK -sE-A
FORTRESS MONROE.
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY's
First-class steamer
GEORGE LEARY
will leave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at p nj. 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.
Faro to Norfolk, one way, lbs; round trip So.
For further particulars enquire at Company's
Office Tth Street Wharf, Washington, ID. C., or To
PHILIP 8. HOOE,
may7-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
INLAND AND SEABOARD .N-
/ CoAsTING COMPANY. .Ezssae
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No sToPs.)
Tho steamer LADY OF THE LAKE will leave
her wharf EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY at 6 o'clock p. m. Fare, first class,
81; round trip, $500.
FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS f. C. KNIGHT AND ,
every WEDNESDAY MORNING, and rotn rning
leave Nes York. from pier al, East river, every
SATURDAY.
FOB RIVER LANDINGS
The steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON will leave
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY
MORNINGS for landings rs far down rs Leonard
town returning, leave Leonardtown every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
The steamers of this company make connections
ut Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York with all points West and Northwest, and at
AlexanGria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
giyon and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janney's whacf
J.W. THOMPSON, President.
1416 street,
sop27-tr Washington D. c.
GLYDE's STEAM LINE WEEKLY TO
PHILADELPHIA. SAGS&E
Appointed sailing days from Ale1a, n EY-
cry TUESDAY and from Philadelph, EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Vir-
gnia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clydo's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with pronptness and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills Of ladins given. Insurance at the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandris.
VIM. r. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON & CO., Wash & Georgt'r.
janS-tf
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RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON, OHIO AND WESTERN r. R.
Schedule in effect June Goth, 1886.

Schedule in effect June 2Uth 1886.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria GOO a. m, Obs a. m. and
400 u. m arrive at Bound Hill 112O a. m
11:14 a. III. and 7:19 p. N.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill Cos a. m
11:14 a. M. and 3:15 p. m, arriving at Alexan-
dria at $50 a. NJ, 4:4O p. III. and $40 p m.
Tho 9:15 g. NJ. 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 a. m. train and 4:50 p. III. train from
Alexandris connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
Through tickets to Fairfax Court House, Berry
Vile and Winchester on sale at Aexandra ticket
Office
One thousand mile tickets 1926.
;aOo tf r REI.I Snnnrintnndnnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

TEINEKEN'S VIRGINIA WINES.
Norton's Seeding Claret.
Bose of Virginia
Extra Virgins
Virginia
Mill Park Sauterne
All these Wines are absolutely pure. For sale by
my21 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

J. c. n1IRURS'
GROCER, TEA DEALER
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. IT North Royal street, near Market space
Alexandria, Va.
ceive careful and prom,t sttention apis
NHARLEs KING s. SON,
Wholesale Grocers,
ST CAMERON STREET.
ap1 ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
F'RANK 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,
i No. Prince street,
GENERAL SHIPPING
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Grain speciality.
Agent for steamers to Norfolk, connecting with
line to Boston, Providence and the East. dec15
J JOHN 1ASNoS'
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street snd Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line Of celebrated pure old Whiskies.
Brandies, Gin Rum &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phila-
delphia and Caggett's Baltimore Ales, and Hergcr
h Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consignmonts
solicited. my1-tf
"A. SHOOT. as. FRENCH
w. A. sHooT 6 CO.,
COAL, SALT, PLASTER.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
| OFFIcE-Smoots 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 WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON's PURE RYE WHISTLES, to which
| they invite the attention of the trade.
! Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
! Consignments Of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duco solicited, for which they guarantee tho high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
THonAs PERRY
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
And Dealer in
FLOUR, FISH, SALT, and FERTILIZERS
w.rrs p1cu AlsS agents mt TO for ~ c7,,,,
PLOWS,
feb19-tf ALEXANDRIA. VA.
HARLOW BRos'
GROCERs, GENERAL COMMISSION
| MERCHANTS AND
Dealers in
I WINE AND LIQUORS.
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL ADJ
| VANCEs ON GOODS IN STORE
AGENCY OF LAFI.IE & RANDS SPORTING,
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER Ar
COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE.
! n. W. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
milo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

d EFRIGERATORS, OF Pharson's celebrated
LII mako, now on sale in all the newest patterns
and latest improvements. BE sure to give us
call and examine these goods and prices before
purchasing.
c24 Ell MILLER, son & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

EpW'D g. LEADBEATER. THoB. LEADHEATEB
IN 8. LEADBEATER & BRO
II. Nos s and 7 8. Fairfax st.,
Established 1892,
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MED1-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Proprietors Of Anodyne Pectoral, Lubricating
Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents for Ayers Medicines, Ready
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints &C.
Every effort will be made to maintain the high
reputation of our old establishment. my3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS +. C. KNIGHT AND r
JOHN GIBSON SES&
every WEDNESDAY MORNING, aud returning
leave Nes York, from pier Al, East river. every
SATURDAY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

NOMMON SENSE STEW PANs-A large stock
~ of this justly celebrated preserving kettle
now on hand and at prices never offered before at
je24 E. ]. MILLER, SON G. cos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

DHILIP B. HOOE,
i No. y Prince street,
| GENERAL SHIPPING
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Grain speciality.
Agent for steamers to Norfolk, connecting with
| line to Boston, Providence and the East. dec15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

CARMEL CASTLE SOAP, made of pure olive
~ oil most delightful soap, and makes very
agreeable tooth wash.
mg2S ES LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16
INLAND AND SEABOARD ~,
i COAsTING COMPANY.

Tho steamer LADY OF THE LAKE will leave
her wharf EVERY TUESDAY, thursday and
SATURDAY at 6 o'clock p. m. Fare, first class
81; round trip $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

TlUMBLEsON'S FITTINGS, new tube, &C.,
i for infants nursing bottles. valuable inven-
ton; also DEVICES RUBBER NURSING BIBS, 3
nice article, for sale by
feb2 E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

THOMASS LIQUID BLUE,
IN PAPER BOTTLES.
entirely free from acids and guaranteed pure. The
greatest quantity for the least money of any pure
goods on the market. Don't fail to try it.
smh5 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

LEAVE
Washington.
Alexandria.
Manassas .........
Warm. juno
Orange ............
Charlottesville
Lynchburg......
Franklin juno.
ARRIVE.
Danville.
A tlanta...........
New Orleans.
Louisville .......,
Cincinnati.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

DARB FENCING WIRE at the present time is
ID very low in price, We have large stock,
and those in want will do we'll to call on us before
buying JAS. +. CABIN SONS,
ie15 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

NENUINE WALDRON AND AMERICAN
U GRAIN and GRASS SCYTHES, Patent and
Plain Snaths, Scythe Rifles, Scythe Stones, &C.
wholesale and retail at SO King ST., corner Royal
my21 1T CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-16

VIRGINIA MIDLAND DIVISION.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE, in EFFECT JUNE
Goth, 1886.
Trains run by 10Th Meridian Time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

Suppose that, placing two oyster shells
IN their natural position, we insert Il
piece Of India rubber between the valves
at the point where they are hinged to-
gcther If we now forcibly close the
shells by pressure. the India rubber is
compressed When we release the press
ure Of our fingers, the elasticity and re
coil Of the India rubber forces the valves
apart. In such fashion, then, does
nature provide for the constant main
tenance If the UnClused condition. The
''ligaments" Of the shell are natural
elastic pads existing at the hinge line.
BY their elasticity they keep the valves
uncloSed. There i no strain involved in
the action, which is "A merely mechanical
one after all.
But when the more infrequent act of
closure has tu be performed, then mus
cular energy requires Ia be displayed. The
quick snap of the valves reminds US that
muscular eXertion, even if neceSSitating
vital wear and tear, has its CurreST Onding
advantage in the rapidity and effective
ness with which it provides for protection
against the entrance Of disagreeahle or
nUXiUus elements into the internal ar
rangements of oyster or muSsel life
LOngman's Magazine.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
MRS. LINCOLN'S PAST YEARS.
Closing Scenes In the Life of the Widow
of the Martyr President.

Mrs Lincoln, the widow OF the martyr
president, returned from Europe in October,
IssU, and went to Springfield Ills. whsre
she was the guest OF her sitter, Mrs, Ed
wards During the following holiday sea
son she shut herself in her room, mourning
the extravaganza of the times, and cuidIng
those about her who displayed d gifts Of Jew
elry and the like, and there she stayed like
verItable silk-worm in its self woven
cocoon for many months What did she
do there all that time. Principally she
overhauled her many trunks, complaine
that she was very sick, and ate full meals
of substantial food three times day. She
recOnciled Ill health and hearty eating by
insisting to the few friends whom she ad
a.ittei that her malady was a peculiar one
compelling her to consume large quantities
Of food
She would rise from a repast Of roast
Jeef, coffee etc, and very deJectedly IN
form her attendant or visitor, that in ali
human probability she would not see the
light OF another day, and often, in liter Al
verlticauon OF her prophecy she would close
the window shutters, increase the Opaque
ness of the curtains by pinning up shawl
or quilts, and light plain tallow candle,
If asked to specify where she felt bad In
body she would reply sometimes, I'm on
tire burning up; Just feel Of me, and see
how not am At the same time her tenn
perature would appear perfectly normal tOI
a lady above 10 years Of age At other
times she would ilsist that shs was "bein.
all hacked to pie,es by knives: Just fee
that cash i'll my shoulder; don't think cal
stand such wounding long, do youT Yet
tender and commiserating friends assure
her that there was no trace Of either biooI
OF scar.
The next year her mind wandered so that
uer relatives were forced to present her To
the probate court, and to ask an order tina;
she mi ht De committed to lunatic sylum
She was attired in plain mourning
black; the full figure Of her Wash
Ington era had dwindled till The
appeared quite slender lady, whose shIiy
eIled face expressed no concern in the doing
Of the hour. She was gentle and yielded
without murmur to the sad faced wishes Of
her son and that always lrm friend OF her
great husband, the Hon Isaac y. Arnold,
who appeared in court as her counsel She
had tuen been occupying rooms at a promi
nent hotel for some time, and the testimony
befors the Jury Of conspicuous citizens raL
chiefly to her vast accumulation OF unmade
dress goods within her rooms, and that shr
would carry too much money about the
streets upon her person, even the sum Of
5000 being found loosely pinned within the
folds of her walking dress The court
awarded restraint that should be only kind
guardianship of her personal safety ami
financial interests, and she was led away
amid the tears Of MANY by StaniarS and WAS
made st home for 4 time at a private asyi ium
OF high reputa Ben PerIey Poore in Boston
Budget
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
MarseiIles g DisagreeabIe City.

Marseilles is not an agreeable city; it is
covered with particles OF white stone or
earth, which fills the nostrils and eyes and
offend the clothing They have been
terribly plagued with cholera, and can
not clean out their harbor, into which all
the sewers of the city discharge. The
tide there rises and falls only few inches,
and hence there is no way to get that
offal out of the harbor, which is destroying
the place. l inquired of responsible per
sons why they did not, according TO the
recommendations OF their engineers, build
out into the sea some ten miles Of tunnel.
which by force pump could throw this
disease into the bottom of the sea. They
told me that they were too poor to under
take the work-Edwin Cowles in Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

Rocked in the ivory cradle inlaid with
gold and silver, presented to him by his
grandmother, the eX Queen Isabella. and
nourished by the oWnipOtent wet nurse,
the infant king Of Spain continues TO
thrive. Queen Chr .Stina is gradually re-
sumng her usual duties. She distributes
more than 100000 lire a month i'll charity,
without counting extra donations to aims
houses. hospitals aud other benevolent in
stitutiunS. some Of which she founded her
self. On the hank Of the ManganereS. in
sight Of the royal palace, i'll an open and
cheerful spot. one sees a little house
painted in bright cOlOrS. surrounded by u
garden from which in passing one hears
the laughter. shouts and cries of children.
The queen had il built as resort for the
little children Of the laundreSSes, who.
while their mothers We're working, used
to he left on the streets II is minglino
Of almShOuse and school She has also
founded hospital for fOundlings, house
or species Of college for the children Of the
tobacco workers, and = distribution Of
soup, meat and bread for all the poor Of
the city. She has several times gone
quite Unexpectedly to assist in the distri-
button To assure herself that no abuse was
made Of it, and having once discovered
some rogucry she provided against any
repetition of the OtfcnSe. The sisters II
charity receive from her every month ~,
OOJ lire.-New York World.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

! about the mace. and 81 annOfhced
This only increased the exrit..
ment. and on uue S,utrrnber ui,,ht
thousands nf D.-,uI,. tilI.d tn. sid.
walks and street Frun the ,lI II
Charles hotel opposite guests leaked out
the windows and Dortir, down Ir,u rhe
mass Of humanity. amused at the morbid
curiosity worked up by the sensational r..
bort Around the doors the nressrIre wa.
greatest, and he who could get within ear
shot of the spectral taiIor's shears felt
himself very fortunate
About 10 o clock the police reported "a
the mayor that they wrr. poyrrlr,s tu
move the crowd. If they ATTEMPTED II
there would he blOOdsned That yigurnus
and determined officer MAYOR \ ID Crrss
man, was not to lie thwarted by opposi-
ton He had resolved to put a stop to
This demonstration, and stop it he would
When his police acknowledged their
weak ness, he had resort to other means
Quietly and without giviny notice to any
one he sent note around to the engine
house of Red Rover No lG then on Dor
siere street Just behind the present store
Of Stauffcr X MaCreAdy, in which he re-
qucsted that the hand engine, fully
manned, should be sent 70 the scene. H.,
4 few minutes the machine" was On hand
and WAS placed In position on ST. Charles
near Gravigr street The hose was laid
and the brakes manned Appreciating
the humOr of the whole affair the firernen
worked with a will, and strong inch anG
a half stream was soon Ieveled at the mob
At first there were wild ilnprecutiOns buG
the falling water dampened all belliger-
ent ardur, and the crowd took to its heels
DuCOurneau's corner was vacated very
rapidly, and where the police bad failed
Red Rover No. II had conquered. 1t took
but few minutes for the crowd TO reaIlZ
the ludiCrVuS side Of the situation, anG
good naturedly everybody went home
1t was resolved to discover the cause oi
all this excitement, and to ferret out, i.
possible, the means by which the sound
Of the shears were produced. Accordingly
Il detective was locked up in the stor,
the next night after the public bath, an
ordered TO report everything that tran,
pired within. At 10 O'Clock the scissor
commenced their snip-snip snip, and tn
hair of the detective began to rise. /.
came from the direction of the dead fore
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

NJ. Lessenne, at q meeting of the
Societe Medicale d'Amiens, indicated q
certain sign of death, simple and trust
worthy. After pricking the skin with a
needle the puncture remains open, just as
when a piece of leather is pricked. On
the living body, even if the blood does not
come to the surface, as would happen IL
the person was hysterical, the pin prick
closes at once, and does not leave the
slightest trace-Nedical Journal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
Mineral Wax for Railroad Ties.

On the Transcaspian railroad in Russia,
now approaching Merv, it is claimed that
about 500 per mile is being saved by the
use of Ozokerite, or mineral wax, for ties.
When purified, melted and mixed with
limestone and gravel, the ozOkerite, which
is abundant in the vicinity of the railroad
produces very good asphalt. This Is
pressed into shape in boxes, and gives ties
which retain their form and hardness in
the hottest weather-Arkansaw Trav-
II.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
The Fiber of New Zealand Flax

AS an example of the strength Of one
kind of fiber, a recent work on the subject
states that the best fibers of New Zealand
fax are equal in strength to piece of the
best wrought iron of the same diameter.
These Strengthening tiberS are placed in
the plant just where they can be of the
best service in sustaining weights and re-
sisting strain.-ChicagO News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
A Georgia Ozier Willow Farm.

About mile below the city of Macon
Ga is an ozier willow farm. The willow
switches. at the end Of two years, are
from four Ia seven inches long, and are
cut and gathered into punches like
sheaves of wheat They are stepped in
water and the bark AT the larger end
lonsened for couple Of inches by ma
chinery. The leaves and bark are re
moved by little machine, and the
switches are placed in the mechanical
stripper, and with a pair of pliers are
pulled through with I sudden jerk. They
are then wiped off with IA woolen cloth
bundled and laid away to dry. All the
leaves and barkS are dried and baled
They are used for medicinal purposes
and command a price Of p cents per
pound The average yield is a ton to the
acre. When dried the willows command
$500 per ton, and find a ready market -
Chicago Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

1t Is not philosophy that makes men
cheerful. but cheerfulness that makes men
philosopher. s.-Signor Max
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

The Cuban budget, for . wonder, shows
q surplus Of t.25,0O0
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

Arkansas has a state agricultural society
formed exclusively OF colored men
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

When we do not understand other peo
pie 1t seems to be second nature to ridi
cule them