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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14


HaS0rr.r Tho banuuet piyen ut the
c.ose of the fifth annual session of the Fir-
.Inia State Pharmaceutical Association, at
The @ era House last night was a very plea
>a"t affair 1t waa attended by such mem.
ipcrs nj the association who remained in the
CITY after the adjournment, 10y many of the
r. i,'cut pLy s;riaus and y number OF invited
CHESTS tn. tables were beautifully spread
81, the stage which ha,i been handsomely
i.,.o,mtrd with flowers. ferns aud flags, &c
?.o cnInmirtec on entertainment were
M,.---rs Edgar >,i.d 4. \. Wafiield and c. J.
y. summer. ~ 40 o'clock the banquet
h,.s,r, v,:o,' tie i.,iowing menu was served .
!f.r, crabs, aey.,..! crabs Little Neck clans.
...t crabs on t",,,t
r.,tcr~.-i. yniaS"', Says on half shell, oysters
sd "y@t = 'r'ra.
~ '''>"'S' '''' '"''' 'e''' Tongue 'o''
:, oe,...,,,t p.sI,s-rororct Of Souvenir bou !.
...n;., r.rl:ni,. q! flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14
FOR SALE AND RENT.


O. FOR SALE in desirable locality. Il TWO
E%I STORY-AND-A-HALF FRAME HOUSE, con-
tanning ten rooms besides large bath and
pantry; large, dry cellar: hot and cold water on
second floor and gas in third story; all modern
conveniences; some choice fruit in tho yard. For
particulars enquire at this Office. mhl5-cotf
a. FOR SALE OR RENT.
The TWO-STORY and ATTIC BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, situated on the N w. corner Of
Wilkes and Royal Streets the residence of the
late C. c. Smoot 1t has n large back building,
all modern improvements. stable and large lot
attached. Possession given at once.
fcb12 cotf &C. SHOOT & SONS.
COR RENT-STORE AND CELLAR, on Cam
l. eron street. between Pitt and Royal, good
location for business For further particulars ap-
ply to J. D. II. LUNT. apr
FOR SALE-A PHAETON BUGGY in good
l. order, will be sold low for cash. Apply at this
office. oc2o-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge ~ B. Meade
prcsiding.-Letters of administration upon
the estate of ]. B. Beavers, deceased, were
granted to Geo. A. Rowland.
Com. vs. Hugh Mcdonald, indictment for
assault; case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

TIE AQUEDUCr BEIDGE.-Thc Secre-
tary Of War. IN response to resolution
OF the SENATE, aas transmitted to it the re.
port Of Engineer y. /. Albert in regard to
the pres ut condition Of the Aqueduct
bridge. lie reports that much of the wood
work is rotten. The defective beams are
enumerated IN d,taii and are described as
being al etha: ea,:rcly rotten through at
the ends OF part tally $, TO tie depth OF from
three 10 ten inches. The trestles are in
good condition hut require slight repairs.
TIE bridge exhibits a tendency to turn
about It's horizontal axis. This twisting or
ovorhauging," says Engineer Albert, "is due
to the Tact tina, tie centre of gravity of the
bridge when loaded with water, is one
loot and three inches TO the west of the
centre of gravity Of the bridge without the
auue,!uct ard water" After stating that
the lrcstlr: OF She Virginia approach are in
f. condition, blt that some few rotten
tilmberS, posts, AKA! floor beams should be
replaced, Nh Albert concludes by saying:
"Ihe strength ut bridge i determined by
il, weakest i,ar!. The factor of safety of
the weikt.,, paTi at Inc Aqucduct bridge Is
iou.,i il. he tOj, chord, in which the CO.
efficient j. = - when ,ne bridge is loaded
with wai:,r :im,i wi,h y moving load. 1t is
therefore evident that when thus loaded the
bridge cannot u. pronounced to bo safe for
n moving load OF ninety pounds per square
fo,i, and tina, for the security OF ordinary
travel / orou4h repairs and unceasng dill
:.nl.ce viii! aa ncGySsary 10 prevent accident"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14
Alrxal!lIrIa Dazqtif.
KS
FRIDAY EVENING, MAYA.
LOCAL NEWS.

For Saturday local rains are indicated for this
sec'i"n, with nearly stationary temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

RICHMOND MARKET, May 13.-The market il
very quiet, with light receipts of produce of al
kinds and no quotable change in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

The OPERA HoUsE.-NIay Adams and her
selected troupe of twenty female minstrels
will appear Mt the Opera House to morrow
nigh, in sOur Girls" musical burlesque
that gives opportunity for the introduction
of Sou.s AM! riioruscs by the we'll trained
voices OF tho company. Among the mem
beers Il the company are a number OF we'll
knows speciality artists who will appear
during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14
Cattle Markets

Cattle Markets.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. May 13.-Sheep
and Lam bs-The only arrivals for this market
were rs head, which have been sold at the same
price as on Monday.
Hogs-Some 200 head have been received since
Monday, and there are more now on sale Prices
remain the Same as on Monday, viz: 5a5Hsc net.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, May 13..,Beeves
mo trading in Beef Cattle dressed Bcef sides
firm at SAG sc per ID, and somo of the best sold at
9%ic. Sheep frmer and 15a2Oc per 100 pounds
higher for Sheep and yearling Lambs but easier
for spring Lambs; clipped Sheep SCAT per loo
lbs clipped ycarings $Ga1 50; Il deck load OF
extra yearlings sold 1T - %, and Stting Lambs
at $4 5OaG 15 per head, including two carloads
from Virginia at 9a9 ac per H. Hogs-none Of
fercd alive; nominally steady st 81 GOad 80
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May 13.-Cattle
very active and 10a16c higher; shipping steers
Sd GOaG 10; stockers and feeders $3a5; cows.
bulls and mixed 81 75a4 25; slop-fed steers
81 5Oa4 60. Hogs strong; rough and mixed
So TOAD 10; packing and shipping S4a4 30; light
weights So Goal 10; skips 81 50a3 60. Sheep
natives s. 5Os3 20.
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. May 23-At
Queenstown this week $50 head of Cattle were
offered, with sales at 3lba6c per lb. Some S11
Sheep and Lambs were offered Sheep brought
3laa5c, and Lambs Gas 4sc per h. Some Cows
and Calves were sold at $.5a55 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

their own importation. A sale is reported OF
1850 bags at S1ac.
We quote Rio invoices rs follows Ordinary st
9A fair at Q good st Oh, and prime al 9'2
per ID, 90 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

Tnr FEEE RrInGE Bill. THE confer
encr rommittec on the free bridge bill was
Completed yesterday hs the appointment OF
representatives Barbour, Wilson, ana
E'we'1 There is every probability that the
conference" committee will agree to restore
to The hiIl thu, r!au>c which provided that
th" District. uf Columbia should pay one
ourlN and lie United States three fourths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

richoNS-Mr. J. II. u. Smoot received
by express from Philadelphia this morning
two baskets containing about $50 lloming
pigeons Ono basket from the Star Club and
one from En@inc Company No. Il. These
pigeons will be liberated by Mr.. :. from his
lumber yard TO morrow morning at eight
o'clock, if the weather he fair. The last
station these birds flew from was Magnolia,
Ma, aud they have been entered to fly from
Orange c. r. on the eth inst, for the Nerin-
der prize Of u set Of china, valued at 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

CHICAGO, May 14-June Wheat 1913. Juno
Corn 36l.. Juno Oats :'Sia. juno Pork IS b7lk,
June Lard So 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

Pnticn EfroEr-l.ast night was cloudy
I'LL a&uu! : O'Clock, when it became clear.
lii"r> were :.,ur prisoners Il The station
house Tno only csse before the mayor
this mornin. was that Of FL. Girlz, arrested
BY IL. Smith, charged wi!il breaking into
the store Of J. p. Rice. lie was sent on to
Cont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

Fist S;a"e Yesterday report about 20.
~" herring a,d POO sh,i,t have been received
Ae." uh,r!, s.n ~ rom $3.50 TO 81 per
'N"u-aud ior the former. ami from Sl2 to
u per hundred Tor the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

NEW YORK, May 14.--stocks dull. Money
easy ut DAB Cotton steady uplands BIG;
Orleans 9a, futures easy. Flour dull and heavy.
Wheat 1sa3sc lower. Corn-May lsc better
others l.ssAc lower. Pork dull at $i0s1O %.
Lard weak ut So II b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

fFNf:E Gr&rpMS OFFICES III" Acting
Secretary .; the Treasury sent letter to
tins, >,pc,,l.n OF he !!oaec Yesterday, in An
Syer 10 = resolution requesting" reformation
rrgarrIu, iaH customs districts. III when ne
rr,.p...,atn,. liz, abolition .! sixty customs
.l,~rr:;s ul;B ,Gvir c1i,%" Ii:!inn WITH con-
tn.ueiiS G::rc.: e. is,arr iirit"r;ailcc, where
ia" .usiu~-- ims.,i.- - employment Of IL
cniler,er >Nr.ttl. al Il the 'iltr.c:s re-
c1ml;ecu.t;. ia IL. ,:aueu,ildr..,i are those in
wh!vi. Ii. r.X.cnac- were glcatiy IN excess
.: thr r"cni1i, il ISIS, 'i'n,y are located iii
nil parts of the country, and Among them
are Alexandria, Petersburg, Ricilmond,
Chcrryst"uo am. TApnahannock. In the
Alcx,n1.iA district It costs 81 - ~ collect
81; in r,:vrshnr.. :? -; Richmond, 81 -;
Cherry stone. Il n. and Tappah@nnock,
i =. Il i also recommended !" abolish
iGc custom irpu.,. at Annapn!j.;. Md, where
il takrs - ~ 4, cnlIcct II The most eX-
lrn>iye. ~, ;rl.t is 81. Marv's, Ga, where it
ro-,S -; - 10 collect 81. The receipts and
rxpyas.s IL. lie year 1850 ut !hH Virginia
custom: houses. which the bill PROPOSES to
cor%o,ia'". were AZ follows: Alexandria, re-
cripts Il :;l:;. expenses $3.50: Ch"rrystone,
receipt. 81 .:,Jl, expenses IS $50; Petersburg,
receipts S;:6l. expenses $3Il1; Richmond,
rccei,as - sol. expenses IS 293; Tappahan-
mock, receipts $3.50, expenses 81 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

LyNcuBuRG MARKET May 13.-The market
CONTINUES quiet with but few changes to note in
quotations Flour So 2Ia5 80; Wheat S0a1O0
Cora i;5aiS. Receipts of Tobacco limited some
sales of prime shipping were made at ST. 62i
13 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

Flour is quiet, with we'll assorted stocks in first
hands Wheat is in more liberal receipt, and
this market is easy and lower in sympathy with
the decline in others there is nothing to nflu-
cncc II speculative feeling, and futures are slug
gsh aud dull, fluctuations showing fractional
los, from day to day for several days past. Corn
is weak and lower. Rye and Oats steady. Pro-
dncc is without material change.
BALTIMORE, May l4.-virginia Us CONSOLE
dated 81: past due coupons Gi; new IS "a !. i;
1O-IOs 81 b. Cotton dull and steady: mdding 8 IA.
Flour quiet and easy Howard ST. and Western
super So G5a3 10 do extra So 25a4 90 do FAM
lily 81 25ai 70: City Mills super 81 1oaS % do
extra So 5Oa4 s. do Rio brands 81 5Oa4 10; Pa
tapsco family 50 10; do superlativc patent s. rs.
Whcat--Southcrn fairly steady; Western dull and
lower; Southern rcd SSa91 do amber 01a93 !;
No Maryland offered at 81 No = Western win
ter red spot and May S1aS7 Il; Juno 81 E.aSI y !;
Aug Sc lnaS6'n. Corn-S0uthern rather firmcr ::
Western dull but firm; Southern white 4 !alS;
do yellow i5a49; Western mixed spot 47a47 4! /;
May tGlsai67s; June rs ieaIG. Oats quiet but
steady Southern ;}9ai;; Western white 4Oa42 !;
do mixed :'Sa39 Penna 4Oa42. Rye firm at 72a
rs. Hay quiet and easy primo to cisoice West
ern Sill 5Oa15 so. Provisions steady. Mess
Pork old, $40; now Sill. Bnlk mcsts-shoud-
ers "A clear rib sides 5hs; hams loyal l ".
Lard--reiined IA. Butter easy and lower
Western packed l5a17 creamery 2Oa22. Eggs
steady ut 11a11 y. Coffee firm; Rio rargoos or.
binary to fair SAa9. Sugar weak and lower A
soft 65s. Whskcy steady at 81 19a1 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

lHhED1lMU . s srnc1AITr.
Simplest Most Durable Economical and Perfect
in use Wastes no Grain; Cleans it Ready for
Market THRESHING ENGINES and HORSE
POWERS. SAW MILLS and STANDARD I'M
PIGMENTS GENERALLY. Send for illustrated
catalogue. A. B. FARQUHAR,
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works.
ap3O- York, Pa.
| I lcESsH NOTICE.
Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue,
Alexandria, Va. May Z, 1885.
All persons who failed to take out their
State licenses before April 80 are doing business
without license, and are violating the revenue
laws, and arc subject to double tax.
All corporation licenses will expire on june 1.
GEORGE DUFFEY,
my Commissioner of tho Revenue.
NOTICE.
OAcc Alexandria Water Company.
All persons in arrears and after this date for
water rents will be cut off if not paid by the lst
| of June. 1856.
myG jc1 B. WHEAT, President.
FULL LINE OF STOVE PIPE POTS,
n FLOWER POTS and SAUCERS for sale by
ap2O J.C. MILBURN.
| THERMOMETERS, of assorted sizes, and at re
i markedly low prices, for sale by
feb5 f. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
DAT, ROACH and BED BUG PolSoNS of sew
| III eral kinds for sale by
apo E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
ctEED CORN SEED CORN!
~ For sale hy
ap2l C.S. TAYLOR, Jr.
NEW STYLE BREASTPINS, something very
| IN handsome Just out Mt
nov2S HENRY WILDT's. 10 N. Royal st.
DURE NEW ORLEANS MoLAssEs AND
L Bright Sugar Syrup for sale by
| ia12 J. c. M1LBURN.
A MOTHER SUPPLY OF THE SLAYMAKER
mh1o AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF PLUSH and
L i Leather Hand Satchcls and Pocket Books at
| dcc17 AMOS B. SLaYMAkER'S.
| ERESH EGGS and BUTTER constantly received
l. and for sale low by
| mh15 ]. G. MILBURN.
CCARLET, ALL-WoOL DOUBLEBREAsTED
nov11 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
GARDEN TOOLS in great variety cheap
| W line for tho little folks.
ap17 JAS. +. CARL1N Il SONS.
SMALL UNCOVERED sUGAR-CURED HAMS
my7 &c. MILBURN
VARD-wlDE HEAVY SHAKER FLANNEL,
i best quality, from 81 ~ to As cts. at
moves AMOS. B. sLAYMAKER's.
II TrCHEN, CRYSTAL AND PEERLESS
| IN Securing Soaps, for sale by
au24 J. c. MlLBURN
nRINK MONEYS NERVE FOOD
apo J. d. II. LUNT.
| GARDEN WHEEL BARRoWs- have strong
W and substantial Whcclbarrows at low price.
| mh2i J. +. CARl,lN q SONS.
OAK and PINE HORSE BUCKETS; also Well
" Buckets, Chains and Wheels: ao,,a
mh24 JAS. +. CARLlN SONS.
An DOZEN CHILDREN's FULL REGULAR
fU made Hose. Sizes to 8ia. Price 2lc.
oct:S c.. ADAMS, 50 King st.
EXTRA FINE LONDON VELVET COLLAR
| II Waterproof Coats at
dcc15 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
DoToMAC FAMILY ROE HERRING, in bar.
i rcls and half barrels. for sale by
jan22 w. A. JOHNSON co.
DnIME NEW ORLEANS and PORTO RICO
apl J.C. MILBURN.
5O TONS CHOICE TIMOTHY HAY
fsh15 c S. TAYLOR Jr
yIlUBE ROSE BULBS
| mhs1 At j. D. 81. LUSTS.
JILECTRIC SHOE SOLES, highly recommended
T. for cold feet, just received by
chic E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
rOTTON SEED MEAL! COTTON SEED MEAL
~ Now Cotton Seed Meal for sale by
no,o3 c. 8. TAYLOR, Jr.
-
DASS PALE ALE and GUINNESS Brown
ID STOUT. oo,-
fch2t GEO. McbURNE1 y oON.
J,l< EFT MOCHA and OLD GOVERNMENT
MA ]. c. MILBURN.
DElNE NEW ORLEANS and PORTO RlCC
MtiASSt ) lust received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

FHEpERIcKsEuRG MARKET May 13--There
a continued quiciude in the produce market AM
quotations for Flour and grain remain nominal!
unchanged. Receipts arc light and demand
moderate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

VARD-WlDE HEAVY SHAKER FLANNEL,
i best quality, from 81 y to As cts. at
noy25 AMOS. &. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

BALTIC SUGAR AND COFFEE MARIE EFT, May 10.
Susars-'rhc market for raw Sugars is dull, and
the quotations Are nominal.
We quote Fair to good refining SIS molasses
Sugars 4lhaIIs; centrifugal 9G0 test 5lha5a.
For refined Sugars tho market is quiet and steady
at for cut loaf IA. cubes IL; powdered IL
granulated 6:k. softs-moulds 71s; Dicks con-
PETITIONERS I; confcctioners A GAs.
Cofrcc-Markct frmcr for invoices, in sym
pathy with the advance in futures, but the mar
ket is quiet, as jobbers are mostly stocked by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

THERMOMETERS. of assorted sizes, and at re-
i markedly low prices, for sale by
feb5 f. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

II ITCHEN, CRYSTAL AND PEERLESS
IN Securing Soaps, for sale by
au24 ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

DRINK MONEYS NERVE FOOD
- for sale by
,hoo j. d. r. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

4 FULL. LINE OF STOVE PIPE POTS,
II FLOWER POTS and SAUCERS for sale by
ap2O J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

GARDEN WHEEL BARROWS-Weha have strong
W and substantial Whcclbarrows ut low price.
nh2i j. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

SMALL UNCOVERED SUGAR-CURED HAMS
- received to-day by
N.Y. J. Z. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

GARDEN TOOLS in great variety cheap
W line for tho little folks.
an11 JAS. u. CARLIN y SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

DAT, ROACH and BED BUG POlSONS of sew
LII cral kinds for sale by
apo E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

CCARLET, ALL-WOOL DOUBLE.BREASTED
- Shirts, best grade at
nov11 AMOS b. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

OAK and PINE HORSE BUCKETS; also Well
" Buckets, Chains and Wheels.
mh24 JAS. +. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

etEED CORN SEED CORN!
- For sale hy
ap2l CS TAYLOR, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF PLUSH and
L i Leather Hand Satchcls and Pocket Books. ut
dcc11 AMOS 3. SLAYMAkER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

DURE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES AND
i Bright Sugar Syrup, for sale by
ia12 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF THE SLAYMAkEK
IA CORSET Just received by
milo AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

HXTRA FINE LONDON VELVET COLLAR
IL Waterproof Coats at
dcc15 AMOS B. SLAYMAkERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-14

Ofcc Alexandria Water Company.
All persons in arrears on and after this date for
water rents will be cut Off if not paid by the 1st
of June. 1886.
myG tjcl B. WHEAT, President.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-06
A Smart Grow.

About year ago, Golden Days told
of a smart talking crow, named Mary,
that lives at Germantown, Pa. Now
comes news of another crow with an
education. This latter crow was found
in the woods near Plainville, Conn.,,
when it was mere nesting. At that
time one of its wings and one of its
legs were broken, SO that it could hard
ly get along. Even now it moves with
awkward flops, for its wing has never
regained its strength. From Plainville
this crow was taken to Unionville,
where lives Mrs. Frederick Hart, and
the lame bird became that lady feath-
cred friend. 1t is not house pet, but
lives in a pine tree in the front yard,
winter as well as summer, Whenever
it sees dog. it runs to the tree, hoarse.
ly crying: "Mother, here's dog!" As
for cats, it is not afraid of them, bu,
pulls their tails at every opportunity.
1t was in the habit of whipping all the
chickens of the neighborhood, until one
day big Shanghai rooster thrashed il
within an inch of its life. "Well, well,
that was a cyclone" says the crow,
every time he sees that Shanghai. Last
spring, as Mrs. Harris gardner was
putting out cabbage plants, he wen
along on his hands and knees, mo-
looking back till he had reached the
end of the long row. When at last hi
did look babk. 10! the mischievous blrt
had just pulled up the last but one o
the plants so carefully put in thu
ground. Most of its expressions art
picked up from the children of thu
neighborhood. Not the least of its &C
complishments is the way it awake
Mrs. Hart, hopping to the window-sil
of her room at sunrise every morning
and saying, as it shakes the shutters
Mother, are you up? Are you up
motherP"-Golden Days.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-06
FOR OUR YOUNG READERS.
A WICKED STYLE.

g,s mamma, YES; do take il of!
Its eyes so coldiy stare:
A prttt, bird so still and dead
indeed, can not wear.
Yor every time bend my head
see one SOFT blue wing,
Which brings me thoughts Of trees and
towers,
And birds that sweetly sing.
I'm angry, then, because my bird
Was not allowed to fly
Aud NJ and SWING on waving trees
Beneath the summer sky.
Yes, YES; know it cost so much
Five dollars, did YOU say!
1t were rich I'd give twice that
To see it fly away.
But mamma. though your purse Is filled
With coins that brightly shine,
They'll not bring back the stolen life
10 this poor bird of mine
That women's hearts are kind and good
hear most people say,
Aud vet they'll have these dear bird!
killed
To make themselves look gay.
I'm sorry I'm little girl
We're woman grown
Iwould not buy dead birds, but pay
To have them let alone.
But. mamma, please to Fashion write
And tell her do not smleD
That this Is such a wicked thing
We wish she'd change the st, lie.
Clara j. Denton, IN ". Y. Independent.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-06
A Government Saloon,

The Western Christian Advocate men
tons that lit is said that the saloon
kept by the United States at the Sol
dier's Home, Dayton, sells more than
twenty barrels of beer day." and that
the Government makes handsome
profit on the beer" For the United
States Government to 60 into the bust
ness of beer selling under any circum-
stances is deplorable, but to thus main
tain beer-saloon in connection with
the Home, supposed to be of benevo-
lent intent, to provide shelter and pro-
lection for homeless and disabled SOL
diers, is shameful in the extreme. There
should be protests against it loud and
long, till it is abandoned. National
Temperance advocate.