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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-16

ON ACCOUNT OF A BABY.-A novel suit
for divorce is pending in II court in Tennes-
see. a year o: 30 ago young far:ne: mar
ried a buxom maiden, AID they cooed and
they kissed, aud were as happy as q pair of
June bugs in strawberry patch, until one
Of those Inevitable consequences Of matr!-
mory-a baby-came along and caused do.
mes;ic lnfrlicity. l. appears that Mrs.
Gris.s is one OF that kind Of women who,
on the strength Of the fact that her husband
had half interest in the baby, believed
that it was his duty to do one half tne nurs.
ing. Griggs tried it and suffered in silence
like IL mau, until one cold night, when the
baby commenced bowling for something to
eat Grlggs heard il, and clinched his teeth
in rage, becall7o he knew what was going
to fellow Sure enough, his vile slammed
ber elbow against the smal Of his back, and
asked him if ho heard the baby crying. He
replied by inquiring, in very sarcastic way,
if she thought he was deaf; but TO this she
paid no attention aud quietly informed him
that the bnby's milk was in the pantry, next
to tha kitchen. and he must get it, because
the dear baby was awfully hungry
1t occurred TO Griggs that it Was In.
fernally strange the milk coulu not oe
kept in the room. and SO expressed himself,
but he wss told that it was not healthy to
give babies milk that was kept in warm
room, 50 Griggs trotted ont to the pantry,
where the keen north wind toyed with his
night shirt and and Whstied about his bare
shins, but the milk was not there, and he
trotted back to his wfe's room, and sWore
loud and long, and otherwise disturbed the
stilly night, and made certain remarks
about the carelessness of women in general
and one in particular. His wife then told
him the milk must have been left on the
dining room table, but he said he would be
essentially Id if he would 90 after it, un.
less she got up and drafted a map of the
house and pointed out the exact location of
the I'D stuff" as he termed the milk.
He then went further, and swore that ne
hoped all the hair might be singed off his
head if another baby ever came in the
house. and then his better half commenced
to talk loud, and express her opinion, and
the result was irst-class row and an ac-
ton for divorce The Tennessee case is not
only interesting, but shows that in matrl-
mony large troubles from trivial causes
grow-NeW Orleans State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-16
PEOPLE Who Eat Tobacco.

The tobacco habit has many curious
phases. and tha conflict between experts
aud authorities as TO It's effects has created
considerable confusion in the public mind.
Some physicians declare that the weed is a
poison, while others, equally as worthy o!
belief, declare that it is medicine. They
all agree, however, that its excessive use is
calculated to injure some temperaments.
am reminded of the tobacco question by the
following from the Athens Chronicle:
"a gentleman III Athens commenced the
use Of tobacco ~; fourteen years Of age
When twenty-five years old The excessive
flow o; saliva had caused indigestion and
structure, or constant pain across the breast,
threatening life. Advised by an eminent
physician, he commenced swallowing all
the Juice q the tobacco (call it by what
nalrc ven please, and for tiity-four years
has perscyered in the habit. The pain
ceased very soon, digestion was restored,
nerves became steady, for the last twenty
five years no headache, although had previ-
ously suffered greatly; has also sucked all
the time. and now, 1T seVenty~six. his
nerves are steady and can write rs well
rs at twenty; digestion perfect vision
good, knows nothing of nausea, eX-
rept in The dim recollection Of upward of
half a century ago, has had no use for doc.
tor for upward of twenty-five years, and if
afflicted with softenin@ OF the brain, will not
acknowledge it. He knows OF others who
have adopted this course with beneficial re-
suits as far ~ health l. concerned, without
injury as far as he knows mentally or moral
ly."
Now, the average reader would suppose
that the foregoing Is merely the invention
of a newspaper reporter but there are paral
lei cases right here in Atlanta One of the
most distinguished citizens 0f the town
indeed, one OF the most distinguished citi-
zens of the State in his calling--has for
wears been in the habit Of eating tobacco in
stead Of simply chewing it. This gentlema"
is sixty odd years of age and IS in the most
robust health, with 4 complexion as clear as
that OF an infant and an eye as keen as that
OF a hawk He has mono Of the ailments OF
his agc--no pains. no aches, no Indigestion
Nor is this ALL Sitting close to my elbow
as write is q gentleman .1hO has been eat
ing tobacco for thirteen years. Ho lS q
Young man and has led Il se'lentary life FOR
many years. taking little or no exercise and
but little recreation in any shape. But his
health is pcrirct His digestion ia good and
his appetite ju.t wi:at ho would have it to
be. He dors;l't kuuw what the headache il,
and the only feeling Of lasSitude he ever ex-
l.rrences i when he drinks ~ little tco
much buttermilI1 for dinner --AHanta Con
siitHtioA
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-16

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety of work and costs but little money. Call
and see them q, JAS T. CAHIlN & SONS.
ie9 alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-16
MORE SPRING BLACK GOODS.

40.in. Black All-wool Nuns Yelling. worth
G2 sc, only 5Oc. per yd.
.iO-in. Black Atwood Alh.tr"ss. worth G2 be-
only 0Oc. peryd.
4O-in Black All-wool Jersey Cloth very desir-
able for early spring. only 100. per yd.
14-in. Black Slk-warp Clairatt", manufactured
by the celebrated Pricstly Il SON is the finest and
lightcst fabric Of its kind, and VII .vc the ut
most satisfaction to any l-dy rrrding BEST
Black Dress. Four qualities ,!rn bargain.
No. 4, 81 90; No. 3, 81 25; No. =. $l.5O No. !,
$1.15 per yd
i2.inch Silk-warp Gloris C!ott, omly 81 80 per
yard.
4S.inch extra wide Blsrk Camcl's Hair Gren
adnc or Ring Cloth, will not crease, very light
and extra fine, only 81 20 per yd,
4O-n. Bacl. Ali-wool iicrmania Serge, fine
will sa,ooth, soft finish, particularly suitable for
early spring wear. 3qunllics, 3 81 19c., Sl.2 aud
81 81 y ncr yd
This department is well stocked with the best
known fabrics, only those of intrinsic merit being
selected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-03-16
NJ EW SPRING VELVET ;.

The new patterns Of these goods this season are
very handsome. We havo just opened an invoice Of
Rich Cut and FR1IE Striped Combinations, :'.a.
gee. Marine atih Amber; Ola Go d, Iii. Bluc ami
pengcc, Old Gold. Acajon sud punH,c: prcticet
goods for trimming woocns and Silks ever shown
by us.
The abavc is one an ny macy Of the excellent
stock, which you should not fail Ii examine
WOODWAkD K LOruEDP
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At The Gazette Bnidinq, Nos. 20 and - Prince st.
DAILY TEl-UEEhL1.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22
How To Judge Canned Goods.

A hint now about timed goods, meat
especially. Note, when about to pur.
chase. the condition of the tin; if bulged
outwards, don't have it, even as a gift
We will explain the process of canning,
to give weight to our warning
The meat is packed in tins while raw,
then sealed, and cooked in an cute,
vessel of boiling water, with some.
times the addition of chemical to
raise the temperature. When cooked,
the can is pierced, and as soon as the
air and steam have been expelled it is
soldered. Experts know when it is
ready for soldering; moment too soon
and the mischief is done, because, il
air is left in, the tin bulges, and the
meat will not be good. On the con.
trary, if the tin has sunk, it is an in.
fallible sign of goodness; it proves a
vacuum, which is natural, as the mea,
shrinks when no air is left in the tin.
Some may say what matter if air be
left in the tinP Simply this: nitrogen,
an element of air. imparts to bodies
with which it comes in contact ten.
dency to change and decay.
Often, on opening tin of preserved
goods, people are heard to say ''the all
is escaping" instead of which the
slight Kissing sound is the result of the
air rushing in. another proof that there
was vacuum. Well, we go so far as
to say that, assuming the outward sign
of goodness referred to; label bearing
the name of u good exporter or i'm
porter; and also y reliable vendor of the
article, whether meat, fish, milk, soup,
OF vegetable the chances are a million
to ono against any being injured, much
less poisoned by timed goods.
Another caution, though; always look
out for any little globules of solder that
sometimes find their way inside the tin;
and take care, specially in the case of
salmon and lobster, to empty the con-
tents, as soon as opened, into an earth
enware vessel. This is necessary for
everything except milk.-cassers Fam
tly Magazine.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22
False Teeth.

Ignorance is the mother of devotion
and, not unfrequently, of scepticism.
Now. / know that you are liar. /"
answered the king of Siam to the Eng
lish traveller who had told him that in
England water became so hard that an
elephant could stand on it. The king
disbelieved because he knew nothing OF
ice.
Old Takki, chief of one of the Solo.
mon Islands, was once visited by sew
eral Englishmen. Among them was a
doctor who had complete set of false
teeth. which came out and slipped in
their places again at the most unex-
pected moments. Occasionally they
would appear on his plate at dinner.
Old Takki and his men were gather
ed about the white men, when one OF
the Englishmen said:
doctor, take out your teeth and
show them to the natives"
A tin cup full of water was handed him,
and the doctor. assuming a fierce grin
which awed the savages. gave his jaws
twist and out came his teeth. top and
bottom, and dropped in the mug.
The islanders screamed with astonish-
ment. The doctor had to stand with
his mouth open while they satisfied
themselves that he was toothless.
II am an old man." said Takki,
much calmer than his people, ''and
am thankful for having lived to see
this day."
The fame of the DOCTORS exploit trav-
eled through the islands, and for sever
al years he was remembered as the
white man who could ship and unship
his teeth Youths Companion.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22
herself Or others TINT she caused N,

herself or others that she caused nv
death. am content
Z Here the writing stopped. Ferrier' $
prediction regarding his vito proved
correct, for she was restored to reason,
which never again deserted her. On
her recovery the Impressions of the
last year had grown faint, and two
years later she married man of high
rank. Her life was exceptionally fav-
ored. She became the mother of .
family of talented sons and fair daugh-
sters, and no suspicion of the frenzied
deed OF her youth ever rose to mar her
happiness. understood the sentence
which had remained unfinished when
the pen had fallen from Ferrier's rigid
fingers. For the sake of the woman he
loved his proud heart was content that
ne should become an object of pity to
his friends and OF scorn to his enemies,
and that he should lie till now in a dis
honored grave.-Belgrauia.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22
Moslem Teetotalism.

Tho celebration of the tenth anniver.
sary of the accession of the reigning
sultan, Abdul Hamid, was observed
with patriotic devotion that showed
no tagging. The goth of May is the
4th of July for Turkey. and the thun,
der of cannon, the gayety of the decora,
tions, the brilliancy of the fireworks in
all the large centers were hardly in
ferior to the patriotic displays in other
lands. There is, however, certain
sobriety in oriental festivities which is
Indicative of good sense. One contrast
was especially noticeable: there was no
drunkenness. The police reports OF
Beyrout for the goth of May would not
probably contain single case of arrest
for disorderly conduct caused by wine
or iqIor. In fact, the Mohammedan
world is teetotal world. and wine
drinking among the Moslems is ex-
tremely rare. and when practiced has
to be shrouded with all the secrecy of
the back cellar Of Maine grog-shop.
Beyrout has large European popula-
ton as well as many native Christians
who use wine, and number of wine
depots are licensed. Yet / have never
yet seen . person under the influence
of liquor in the east. Before the ad-
vent OF Europeans there was but little
wine-drinking if any in Beyrout.
Things are changed for the worse IN
that particular. The Moslem religion,
however, is ) vast teetotal society. and
its beneficent influence will always
keep check upon the cutsoms Of the
country. Cor. Hartfo cc'anenk
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22

Here you, Truckmanr' yelled pas
scnger on the Boston Express at the
New Haven depot as the train pulled
out on its way to New York. the other
day. AS the passenger spoke he ad-
justed his spcctacles, threw valise out
of the window to the man with the
truck, and complacently restored the
silver head of his cane to his mouth.
"What did you do that fcr?" snapped
lady passenger in an adioing seat, as
she turned in time to witness the act.
II, oh-ab. know that lady who
got off here forgot her luggage
Conductor. said the lady, "here's
my card; please telegraph back to New
Haven when you stop again to have
my valise sent on by express" Then,
turning to the oflicious passenger she
said. pointedly: Young man, An
drew Jackson used to tell story about
a person who made a fortune by mind
ing his own business, Oh-ah, you kno,O.
would advise you to read up on Jack
son. He met some people at New Or
leans once who talked this .Oh-ah,
you know to perfection"
The young man rode the rest of the
afternoon in the smoker. Tho Rail
roader.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22

A Texas horse thief being pursued took
refuge in lake, sinking himself until only
his nose was above water. AS he neglected
to chalk that member before taking to the
water It shined like beacon and guided the
pursuers to the fugitive.-Pi Pittsbasrg Chronicle
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22

learnt seemed to offer any bar to our
marriage, and, yielding to my solicita-
tions, her father at last gave his con-
sent. He was in weak state of health,
and the knowledge that his daughter
might be left without protector made
him more disposed to grant my prayers.
When on our honeymoon we passed
through Paris, and then called on the
physician and told him l had married
the young lady regarding whom had
been in correspondence with him.
She ought not to have married so
early he said. and then he cautioned
me at some length, adding that her
mothers malady had been of most
dangerous nature. Ientirely neglected
his advice. How could apprehend
danger from her who loved me, when
each night my darling laid her head on
my breast and twined her loving arms
around my neckP Last night in my
sleep Ifelt my wife's hand upon my
neck. At first it seemed warm, but
gradually it became cold, SO cold that
at last it awoke me, and as I became
conscious Ifelt the sharp edge of steel
pressed into my throat. ! started up.
covered with bic I'd. and saw for an in
slant her yaeant eyes, and then her
piercing screams brought the servants
to the room. / heard them say that I
had inflicted the wound upon myself,
and that the sight had deprived my
vito Of her reason. That is what I
wish every one to believe. She will
soon recover from her malxdy, and II
will mover again afiiict her. wish her
to lead : happy life. which would bs
Impossible Il il wsrs ever knowns 70
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-10-22
No Use.

Backwoods school teacher Ito boy)-
GLOW far have you gomez"
Boy-'.Ain't never been very fur.
bout ten mile frum home, reckon. {"
Teacher-''I mean how far have you
advanced in your book?"
Boy-"Over ter this here pictur."
Teacher-''W' w, that's where the
first lesson begins. You can't spell,
can you?"
Boy-"Ken spell dog an dam but !
amt no great shakes on bird an hoss-
fly"
Teacher-"You little rascal, you must
not talk that way. Did your father
ever hear you talk that way?"
Boy-''Nome."
Teacher-"Then Pm glad that there's
someone whom you respect
Boy."No use'n talkin' that way
befo' dad. fur he's deef. Eff er boss
wuster fling dad he couldn't hear hise't
hit the ground. "-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-12
INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. TUESDAY JANUARY r. 1886

mainly on the May option. The market opened
/ ac higher but sold off 0sc under fair offer
ing, rallied on the expectation of decrease in
the visible supply Of half q million of bushels.
and closed on the regular board ac higher than
| Saturday The feeling somewhat weaker
In the afternoon aud prices fell back 3 ic. The
corn market was very quiet. with only light
trading but prices ruled steady and closed a
shade higher. Oats were dull and developed lit
tie change. The feeling in mess pork was strong
throughout, the closing being Zoe higher on the
regular board, and advancing Sc additional in
the afternoon. Lard was a shade higher.
Flour quiet and unchargsd
Wheat quiet but firm. the market opened Ia
&c higher. fell back / &c. rallied &c. and closed
&c higher than Saturday. The sales ranged:
January. sl50 s2sc, closing at sl4 0s2ac; Feb
ruary. 81 032sc. closing at S2sc: March. 8ls %
S3c, closing at 83e; May, 87s q $3.50, closing at
sSsc; No 2sprng, 082sc; No. 8 spring. 70ac.
Corn quiet but firm cash. Sole: January. 36a %
36ac; February, 36s @36sc; March, 36s a 36ac;
May. 39sc.
Oats dull but steady; cash 2ssc January and
February, 284c May 3la03lac. Rye dull; No.
z, o6c. Barley quiet; No. 2. 63 a 64c.
Flaxseed was firm; No. l, SLIP
Mess pork was stronger. closing 10c higher;
cash. $lOe325 0l0.45; January. $l0.35 010. 42!s
closing at sle4s1; February, $40 50 TO- As. clos
ing at $40 42a 10 45; March, $40 40. 10 So clos
ing at $1O52z q 80; May. $40 624 a. 10 rs. clos
ing at $10725 To- Lard was quiet and
firm; cash. 6 10 06 12ac; February. 15c
closing at 6 III a g. 15c; March, 10 6 Zoe. clos
ing e. at IL 06 2Oci May. 63oa6. 35c. closing at
o. o 3. 35c. Boxed meats firm; dry
sailed shoulders, 3.900395c; short-rib sides,
5.15051 lie; short-elear sides, 5.40a545c.
Whisky steady at ST. 16.
Sugar unchanged
Butter shade frmer; creamery, 2003 2c
dairy, 1i@25c Eggs 2002le
On the afternoon board wheat was easier and
&c lower. Corn and oats were unchanged. Pork
was DC higher. Lard was unchanged.
Receipts-Flour, 5000 brls; wheat $4,000 bu:
corn, $4,000 blu; oats, $1,000 bu; rye, 1000
bu; barley. $4,000 bu. Shlpments-Flour, 9. 600
brls; wheat 5000 bu corn. 1000 blu; oats,
$4,000 blu; rye, 1000; barley. $4,000 bu
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-12
The Foreign Grain Trade.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Mark Lane Express,
in its review of the British grain trade during
the past week, says: English wheat has been
freely offered. Trade reports show that the
harvest was much in excess of the estimates.
and that considerable quantities of old wheat re-
main. The sales of English wheat during the
week were 80. 900 quarters, at 29s 100, against
81 2l6 quarters. at 32s I'd during the same period
of last year. Country -four has been of weaker
tendency. The trade in foreign wheats is stag
nant. Five cargoes of wheat arrived two car
goes we're sold. one withdrawn, and three re-
NAMED, At today's market wheat was unim-
proved Flour was dull. Corn was steady
Oats, barley and beans were steady, but inact-
i've
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-12

| last week. The interior movement of both wheat
and corn has been small. owing largely to bad
| roads and snow blockades in the West and
Northwest. But the weather will likely moder
ate somewhat in day two, then property
| will go forward brisRlv. Locally, trade opened
actively In most departments for the season of
the year Grocers seem to be the busiest. Su-
CARS continue firm. and will likely remain so I'M
| til there Is an increased production Dry goods
men and boot and shoe dealers look for decided
| improvement in their trade after the middle of
| the month The wool market continues firm
Stocks light IN the West, with prices unchanged.
With reduced stocks in all the leading markets,
and manufacturers more fully employed than
last year. the prospects ahead look quite promis
| ing for all grades. The demand continues quite
general. and fine, medium and coarse sought
after, but choice, medium and coarse woods are
sold up closer than other kinds. The Boston
Journal says: Manufacturers having now COM
menced the new year under very favorable aus
pieces, with goods sold up closer than usual and
many of them with large contracts on hand, we
presume that all the desirable wool in leading
markets Will disappear qnite rapidly. There is
scarcely any stock in the West to fall back upon.
In Texas and the Territories supplies are cleaned
up close At San Francisco there is some 2,C00.
UOO pounds, but very little that is desirable and
this stock will probably be taken by local scour
ers There is. in fact, no assortment to be had
except IN leading seaport markets, and mann
facturers had better secure supplies as early as
possible while there is an assortment to select
from 1t will be some four months before new
Texas or California will be available. and soma
hve months before the new clip of Ohio, Penn
syivania and Michigan will put in an appear
ance, and it appears us that domestic supplies
will be- exhausted earlier than usual
GRAIN
The local market continues in the strong posi-
ton of Saturday last, and is likely will remain
so until receipts are larger. Choice No 2 red
will readily bring the highest quotation. The re-
ceipts of corn continue light. and there is an
active demand at outside quotations. The prices
quoted below are based upon actual sales or on
prices which the leading dealers would pay re-
CARELESS Of bids on CHANGE