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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18
0E-BARGAINS
THAT ARE BARGAINS.

Notwithstanding the rise in Cotton and Wooden Goods have
worked and succeeded placing several
our counters which offer for this week the following prices
$500 yards the LOOM yard wide short pieces from 10 20
yards, Sc yard
1900 yards rs Bed Ticking at CSC yard.
1000 yards Figured Batistes at &c yard ="
lOO0yards Figured Organizes at l0c yard.
1000 yards yard-wde Unbleached Muslin SC yard.
1000 yards yard wide none better at &c.
5000 yards yarl-wle Bleached Muslin at Clc. IS
$500 yards Assorted Prints, fall styles &c a yard.
5000 yards Standard Prints in patterns at &c yard
$50 al-linen Towels at 10c piece .'@
ESQ alinen Ladies' Hemsched HandkercleS at 2ac piece
$50 linen do, colored borders at l2ac. .re
complete line Of Canton Flannes and awool White Red Blue
and Grey Fe These goods have advanced Is per cent and
still sell them at old prices. = ,.@.. =
Turkey Red Table Cloths full widths, 35c yard. Il
Black Silk Mts 25c pair ......
New line of Jerseys Gloves Ribbons and Hosiery all marked out
for the OCCASION.
We alive and to let customers have the benefit Now
to buy before the general advance We received SO
goods this week. and intend to sell them just such prices
will astonish ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18

We have received from the Forest and Stream
Publishing Company, 30 Park Row, New York, a
reprint of seven Of tho fables which were first
published in that popular spor!smcns journal
The collection is admirably illustrated from dc
signs by the author.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18

PERsoNAL-It is reported on good au
thority that Ir Charles MinniGerode, OF
this city, has been elected an officer Of the
Combination Steel Company, of Chester, Pa.
at salary of 5000 per annum. This com.
pany owns the Rolling Mill at Chester
which was built by John Roach few years
ago aud adjoins the famous ship yards. The
mill has recently been changed into steel
rail mill and the company reorganized. Ope
ralions will begin early in September. Mr.
Miunigerodes Office will be in New York
but he will continue to reside in Alexandria
rs heretofore.
Mr.. \. H. Smyth has returned from visit
10 the northern summer resorts.
Miss Lizzie Gheene, charming young
Washington belle, is visiting friends in this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18

BROUGHT BACK-Lt. james Smith. of the
police force, returned yesterday evening
from Philadelphia, having in charge Capt.
Daniel French, who was recently arrested
there on a requisition from Gov. Lee, on the
charge of passing bogus check on Mr.. S.
c. Boush, Of this city. 1t. Smith left here
for his prisoner, who was in Philadelphia,
on Sunday, but had to go to Harrisburg TO
serve the legal papers on Gov. Pattison, and
get the necessary authority from him to take
charge of French. This morning French
WAS taken before Justice May and through
his counsel, Mr. ]. H. Greene, waived an
examination and was committed to Jail to
await the action of the grand jury, but it is
understood writ of habeas corpus will be
sworn out returnable before Judge Chiches.
ter, when an application for bail will be
made French this morning was visited by
his wife and some friends from Washington.
He talked but little, but said he would pay
Mr. Boush all he owed him andall the expense
incurred by his arrest. 1t is said that
French, who has been man of considera-
bic means, got into trouble and used tho DO.
gus check to obtain sufficient money to get
him out of this part of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18

DREECH LOADING GUNS, fine quality. Shell
- ciccting, Double action and other Pistols,
Loading Implements, Shells, Caps Primers, Wads
aud other goods in same line, will BIO sold at low
prices, at SS King, corner of Royal streets. Cali
and examine
noy14 J. T. CREIGHTON 8 SON.
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FOE SALE OR RENT.

III =
The TWO -STOEY and ATTIC BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, situated on the N. W. corner OF
Wilkes and Royal streets. the residence of the
late c. G. Smoot. 1t has large back building,
all modern improvements, stable and largo lot
attached. Possession given ut once.
feb12 eotf C. c. ShOOT & SONS.
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LOCAL NEWS.

For Virginia fair weather, northeasterly winds
and nearly stationary temperature
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ARREsTED.-W. II. Swallow, alias Ma
prath, alias Law, an account of whose swnd
ling exploits was published in the GAZETTE
yesterday, was arrested ia Washington last
night through the fundamentally of Mr.. S.
G Shortlidge, of the Media, Pa, Acade'
nv. whom he had swindled on the 9th inst
Last night Mr.. Sh2rtlidge, who happened
to be in Washington, was coming down
Penusylvania avenue, and when near Thr.
teenth street man suddenly ran against
him and as suddenly darted away. Mr..
Shortldge, however, caught glance of the
mans face, and it was that of Laws. The
latter jumped car, and Mr.. Shortlidge
proved himself as quick as Law and kept
nm with the car until he saw an officer, who
arrested Law, and took him to the first pre-
cinct station At the station house Law call
ed Mr. Shortlidge by name, and when the lat
ter confronted him with draft he admit.
led his guilt While at the Washington sta
ton house last night he said to reporter :
You can tell Father Donahoe or any enc
else that anything owe them will be paid.
The way Of ths5 matter was just this:
went to Fredericksburg to write up the
battles which occurred in that vicinity.
uuated some money and took the means
did to get it, intending TO pay hack Father
Donahoe bg tho time the note became due
hv meeting its payment" He asserted his
ability as n writer of magazine and other ar
ticles and said be had national reputation
under the name Of Swallow. He had been
n prominent officer in the conf, derate army
and was greatly afraid his reputation would
be -ui-d. Hc sail he had a wife and son
living, since the war, in Georgia, the former
being severe sufferer from heart disease.
He expressed great desire to fall into the
hands Ct Virginia Justice, saying he feared
hi- northern prosecutor would be severe on
him while he looked for clemency in The
south lIe protested that the two cases OF
his practcng forgery in Fredericks burg and
Media were the only cases which he had
attempted to get money on false pretenses.
Ho had begun drinking five weeks ago
when he adopted his plan OF procuring
money. Mr.. Shortlidge is determined that
Law shall be prosecuted, aud last night
telegraphed to Hartli.lge, Son & Go. at
Savannah, informing them of the arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18
BODY EIcntii cd.

BRTDGEroRT, Conn, Aug. 1S.-The body
picked up in the Sound yesterday proved
to be that of J, A. Tobey, of Norfolk, Va,
one Of The victims of the steamer Idlewild
disaster of February &c.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
NOR SALE Or REET,
The Triadelphia Mills,

situated on tho Little River turnpike, about 3
miles from Alexandria, Va This mill has an i'm
proved Tul hino Water Wheel and four run OIL
burs, which, with all other machinery, is com
parativoly now, the mill having been reiitt,d
from top to bottom few years ago.
Near tho mill is neat six room FRAME s.-s
DWELLING, recently built, with sufficient Es:::a
LAND ATTACHED FOR A GARDEN, which
will no rented with tho mill. Tho DAIRY inter
est in this section of the country is considerable
and steady and energetic man can do a good
business in grinding gris5 alone. For further in
formston forms. &C., address or call on a.
JAMES +. CARLIN & SONS,
aug13 colin Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-18

IHoIcE FLOUR.
BAKERS CRYSTAL.
TENNEYS NEW SOUTH,
FAMILY AND ROLLER EXTRA,
For sale by
apo3 j. C. MILRURN.
TIME NEW EASY LAWN MOWER!The best
i Mower on the market, aud tho only onc that
will cut narrow borders and close to walls and
fences. For sale by
JAS F. CAELIN & SONS.
apps Alexandria, Va.
TGGLESTON'S HORSE AND CATTLE POW
ia DERS, for horses, mules, CATTLE sheep, hogs
and domestic fowls. These powders have high
rcputation rs preventive and cure for chicken
cholera. Price 25c per package.
my2S f. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
CODA WATER.
- l.. STABLEI & co.
Have all the popular s'yrups and TONES with So
ia Water on draught, such SIS Pican, Moxies
Nerve Food. Raspberry. Phosphate Limeade. &c.
Fresh supply OF Lines just received. myl3
I UsT FROM THE FACTOIY-1O dozen of the
y IMPROVED PATENT. STAY ABS. SHIRTS,
the best goods ever offered in Alexandria for tho
price Will outwear any 81 Shirt.
ie2 At AMOS p. SLAYhAkER'S.
r1LY TRAPS, ROACH TRAPS, FLY FANS,
T. WATER COOLERS and other scasohatle
~
ner of Royal, by
my21 J.T. CREIGHTON & SON.
ICE CREAM FcEEXERS AND ENAMELED
L PRESERVING KETTLES, of various sizes.
wholesale aud retail by
IT. CREIGHTON & SON,
my21 Corner King aud Royal sis.
WE HAVE just received = largo lot of UN
w BLEAGHED PErEEEL JEANS DRAW-
Frs. patent stay sizes IS 10 40 goods that have
IA calling .!(lc at
my14 AMOS L. SLAYMAkER'S.
CHovFLS, SPADES, RAKEs, HOES, FORKS
! y and other Garden Tools in great variety and
st low prices, wholesale and retail, at 50 King,
anil !. T.CREIGHTON & SON.
| THUMB ESON's FITTINGS, a new tube, &c,
L for infants nursing bottles 4 valuable inven-
tion ALSO DEVICES RUBBER NURSING BIBs,
feb2 ' " +. i. LEADBEATER L PRO.
lust RECEtyED-L fresh supply of the cole.
| y bratcd BUFFALO LITHiA WATER, direct
| from tho springs by the bottle case rs low as
feb8 id H LUNT.
| DOVININE or TILE VITAL PRINCIPLES of
| d Beef and Mutton concentrated most valua.
be article for infants. invalids and dyspeptlcs, 10
bottles at 60 cts. and 81 each.
|
| CENUINE WALDRON AND AMERICAN
V GRAIN aud GRASS SCYTHES, Patent and
Plain Snatis, Scythe Rifles, Scythe Stones, &c
wholesale and retail at SIS King st. corner Royal.
my21 J.T CREIGHTON & SON.
DURE BLACKBERRY CORDIAL, made for
family use.
aug1o GEO. hrRukNtl q Sa1N.
T7NTeEpRIsE CHERRY sEEDERs ARE THE
T. BEST For sale b.
| ;o15 JAS z CARLIN & SONS
4 MOTHER NEW AND PRETTY LOT OF
| "A NECEWEAR just opened at
| an1o AMOS SLAYMAKER'S.
WHITE WASH BRUSHES. Garden Rakes,
w Hoes, Trowels, &c..-s full stock now at
MOI J. F. CABIN & SONS.
DRIED SUGAR CORN, DRIED GREEN PEAS,
Il, F. Peas, Homny, Beans and Corn Grit,
| rar c.I, low Inv Eis1ol J.C MILHURN.
DREaKTAST COCOA received TO day
| Ia &c. MILRURN.
TYuLIsH BREA & FAST TEA, choice. received
| ~ TO-DAY by [ap13l J. c. MlLBURN.
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TIME NEW EASY LAWN MOWER-The best
/ Mower on the market aud tho only ono that
will cut narrow borders and close to walls and
fences. For sale by
JAS. F. CAELIN & SONS,
ap23 Alexandris, Va.
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FGGLESTON'S HORSE AND CATTLE POW
ia DERS, for horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs
and domestic fowls These powders have q high
reputation rs preventive and cure for chicken
cholera. Price 25c per package.
myoS F. S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30
How Children Grow.

During the International Medical Con-
ference held in Copen hagen in the summer
of 1884 paper read by the Rev Mailing
Hanson. Principal of the Danish Institu-
ton for the Deaf and Dumb, was listened
to with marked attention and interest. 1t
gave the results of the daily weighing and
measurements of heights which he had
carried on for nearly three years on the
1870 pupils-72 boys and So girls-of the
Institution, and demonstrated facts as to
the development of the human body dur
ing the period of childhood that perfectly
startled and astonished the assembled
medical authorities, opening an entirely
new field for Investigation and reflection.
observations, and, though he has yet a
tremendous amount of work before him,
he believes himself to be able to state now
the outlines of the results he has obtain
ed. The children are weighed four times a
day in patches Of 2O-in the morning. be-
fore dinner, after dinner, and at bedtime
and each child is measured once day.
The common impression is no doubt, that
increase in bulk and height Of the human
body during the years of growth pro-
crosses evenly all through the year. This
is not so. Three distinct periods are
marked out aud within them some 80
lesser waverings have been observed. As
for bulk, the maximum period extends
from August until December, the period
of equipoise lasts from December until
the middle of April, and then follows the
minimum period until August. The last
ing increase of bulk or weight is all &C.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30
Educational Notes.

In the school-master g club of Boston,
Mr.. Everett Hale remarked, that ply
slcian of Boston said to him that, "Our
girls are women while they are still girls.
They think of their lessons the first thing
when they awake in the morning, and
they think of their lessons the last thing
before they 60 to bed at night" This
applies, mainly, to girls who are under
the high pressure of schools in the cities
and towns, or in the ladies' seminaries.
where they are shut up very much as cul.
prits are put in prison to work penalty so
many hours day. The evil effects of it
are many, and, known to the more observ-
ing teachers, they are beginning to be
understood by the intelligent part of the
public. Mr.. Hale suggests as remedy,
study half the day, with some form Of
physical work for the afternoons, and the
absolute omission of the evening hours.
The suggestions are all good. but the last
one the best. A young girl who has been
at school, studying and reciting, forenoon
and afternoon, or even only during the
forenoon, ought to be separated, by COM
pulslon if necessary, from her books In
the evening.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30

cumuEated doring the first stage; the Pc
riod of equipoiss adds to the body about a
fourth of that increase, but this gain Is
almost entirely spent or. lost again in the
last period. The increase in height of the
children shows the same division into
periods. only in different order. The max
imum period Of growth In height corre-
spends to the minimum period of increase
In bulk, and vice versa. In September and
October child grows only fifth Of what
it did in June and July. In other words
during part of the year-authmn and
beginning of winter-the child accumu
lates.bulk, but the height Is stationery. In
the early summer the bulk remains nearly
unchanged, but the vital force and the
nourishment are expended to the benefit
of height: While the body works for
bulk there is rest for the growth, and,
when the period Of growth comes, the
working for the bulk is suspended. The
human body has consequently the same
distinctly marked periods of developments
as Paants.-Chonlbers Journal.
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How the Knights of Labor Orga nizatlon
Started.

[Grand Master Workman Powderly's testimony
before the Congressional Investigating Com
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30
The Care of the Hair.

The hair is the covering of the roof of
"the house of thought and palace of the
SOUL" Where badness, which some
times occurs in quite young persons, is
hereditary, it is doubtful if anything can
be done to prevent or remedy it. Avoid
''restOratives" and other nostrums, and
as a rule, do not use pomatums or oils
upon the head.
A certain hair "balm" was very popu.
lar many years ago, and did wonders if
the directions were followed. The balm"
was to be used night and morning, first
rubbing the scalp with stiff brush for
five minutes before applying the stuff.
The thorough use Of moderately stiff
brush will greatly promote the health of
the scalp and prevent the falling of the
hair without a ''balm" or other prepara-
ton. The hair should be OCCASION
ally washed, and if there is much dam
druff, the yolk Of an egg will be most eff
Gent in removing it. Work the egg with
the fingers into the hair, a little at time,
to bring it in contact with the scalp; then
was it out thoroughly with water, and the
hair will be beautifully clean and soft.
Avoid all shampooing liquids; those used
by BARRIERS are among potash solutions.
They call it 'Salts of Wormwood' and
"Salts of Tartar" and use it without
knowing its real nature. 1t is very effec-
tive in cleaning but ruinous to the hair.
If the falling of the hair is not prevented
by thorough brushing, some stimulating
application may be made. Cantharides is
most commonly used. Half an ounce Of
the tincture cantharides added to a quart
of bay rum will answer better than most
"hair tOnics.''
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have been credited with five millions"
The Chairman. -''Are women members
of the organization p''
Mr.. Powderly. es, on an equal foot
ing with men.
The Chairman.-"When were women
first admitted ?''
Mr.. Powderly.-"In 1881. We claim
that if women perform equal work they
should receive equal pay. We have one
assembly of women with a membership of
], 300, and from the day of the organiza-
ton to the present day single expulsion
or suspension has never taken place.
They manage their affairs in such way
as to reflect credit on them and to be a
pattern for the men,"
Mr.. Crain.-Do you make any difference
as to the admission of colored men into
the organization 7''
Mr.. Powderly.-"We make no distinc-
tion in regard to color, creed, sex or CON
ditlon. We have one assembly in New
York where The president is Roman
Catholic. the president a Presbyssri-
an, and the man who occupies the next
position a Hindoo. Colored men seldom
enter into the assemblies of white mem
bers. They have assemblies of their own,
and are managing them very nicely. y
Mr.. Buchanan.-"Up to how lately have
you worked at your trade ?"
Mr.. Powderly.-''Not since March,
1871
Mr.. Buchanan.-''Since that time you
have been engaged as you are now"
Mr.. Powderly.-"Yes, principally. ]
work harder now than I ever did; some.
times IS hours day.
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smoke found its way out as it could. The
writer's OF the fourteenth century seem to
have considered them as the newest in
vention of luxury. In Henry VIIIs
reign. the University Of Oxford had no
fire allowed; for it is mentioned that. af-
ter the students had supped, having no
fire in winter they are obliged to take a
good run for half an hour to get heat In
their feet before they retire for the night.
Holinshead, In the reign Of Elizabeth. de-
scribes the rudeness of the proceeding
generation in the arts Of life. 'sThere
were," says he, livery few chimney; even
in the capital towns the fire was laid to
to the wall. and the smoke issued out at
the door, roof, or window. The houses
were wattled and plastered over with
clay, and all the furniture and utensils
were of wood.'' In 1889 tax of two
was laid on chimneys.
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peaear.
Wait.

Canst thou not wait for me. U hurrying years,
Till go back and gather up the past
Though tits but to shed upon its grave my tears,
That even now are falling thick and fast?
Let me go back and bind the ripened sheaves
That left wasting in the harvest field.
My night of need has Gomez these poor, dead leaves
Are all have my sustenance to yield.
Let me go back and from dimmed eyes the tears
Let me them wipe, till they are clear and dry.
Why did leave them there in other years!
Methinks thought ne'er should mourn or cry.
Let me go blacksmith sad, repentant hands
Gather the unkind words my lips have said.
And bid mewalk the years though on scorching
sands, ::
But say to me their sting is lost and dead.
e.,
LET I'll my fair days die: butithose married
With selfshness and sin-I humbly ask
To have them back, unwounded and unsecured.
To live them better. this to be my task.
Canst thou not wait, but now. o hurry1ng years,
Fen while lay at thy swift-going feet
Atonement for the past, of prayers and tears,
That in my cup of rue shall be some sweet?
The shiyering vines cling closer to the walls,
Around the house the wind creeps with cry,
And while the midnight snow weaves cruel pals,
and my soul are waiting the reply.
IS. B. Nc Md7,uS in The Current.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30
VOL. Al.

VIRGINIA I'm the Clerks Office of the Court
of Hastings for the City of Staunton,
April Is. 1886.
BENJAMIN j. Egelt ton and William G.. Egerton,
merchants and partners IN business under the firm
name of b. J. Egerton & Son, Compliments,
Against
Sarah D. Perry and The Valley Mutual Life AS
ISOLATION of Virginia, Defendants.
In CHANCERY AND ON Alta CHMENT.
The object of this suit is to recover Of the Deen
dant Sarah D. Perry. the sum OF 81 4Sl 6, with in.
terest thereon at six per cent, from the goth OF
April, 1881. and also the further sum of 100000,
with interest thereon at eight per cent, from the
18th Jan'y 1888. until paid. due to the Complainant
from said Defendant, and to attach in the hands OF
the home defendant, The Valley Mutual Life AS
ISOLATION of Virginia. any estate of debts due to
said Defendant, and particularly so much as nee
essary of the amount payable to her upon the po-
icy No. 963S, taken upon the life of her husband.
Solomon W Perry, lately deceased, for $1,000 90,
payable to said Sarah D. Perry.
And the COMPLIMENTS having sued out an at
tachment against the estate of said Sarah d.
Perry, upon affidavit that she is nonresident OF
this state, and has estate debts due her In this
city, it is ordered that she do appear here with IN
one month after due publication of this notice and
do what is necessary TO protect her interest.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT.
RANSOM D. o-apI6-lm Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-04-30
Bcazil's Coffee Growing Industry.

Coffee is the principal produce of Brazil
growing in the mountain country, being
better as tSe hills aresteeper, and amount
ing to 1900, 900 bags annually. Coffee
growing is an interesting industry. The
seed is first sown, and when the bush is
about two feet high it is transplanted in
rows about four feet apart. In four years
the bush bears fuit. and thereafter for
forty years. the tree being in full vigor
from its tenth year until it decays at
forty.
The labor is done by slaves, many PLAN
ters owning hundreds OF them. After
the fruit is gathered it is thrown into
large, open yards, paved with rock and
stone, and on grade sufficient to run the
water away. After some days exposure
to the sun, the berries being dry, they are
put in the crusher to separate the coffee
from the husk. The coffee is then passed
through large and small sleeves, one I'M
der the other, with large fan at the back
of them, by which means the coffee is re-
lieved of the husks and graded according
W ouo oiAO VI tu0 RIdlus 1 NC UeSG IL S0uG
to the burnisher, which gives it an addi-
tional market value, and to obtain still
fancier quality, Though this in reality is
only question of the eye.) the grain is
placed in tank half full of decoction of
green coffee beans and water. After re-
naming there several days this dyed grain
is dried and FURNISHED and sold as extra
fancy, though 1t is really no better than
the other as far as the quality or taste is
concerned. This work Is all done by ap-
planes on the plantations, and was
told very recently that several planters
have as ii dsseh as $3.50, 900 invested in ma
chinery of ali EIias: This system of get
ting the coffee ready for the market is OF
course only employed by the wessslsny
planters. There many who are still very
backward and retain all the primitive
methodist. De Fsqueiredo, Brazilian
Consul.