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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & WISE Auctioneers.
soUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY


Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court Of
Loudoun county, Virginia, rendered at the April
term, 1855, in the chancery cause of Harper.
| admr, vs.. Harper and ais. pending in ssid conrt
tho undersigned, commissioners of sale thereby
| appointed, will. at y o'clock m. on THURSDAY.
the 10Th day Of July, 1888, in front of the Fair.
fax street entrance to the Corporation Court room
in the city of Alexandria expose for sale At nnbiic
city, viz:
Lot 1-All that LOT with tho BUILDINGS
thereon No. 142 (old number Cameron street. in
said city, beginning on the south side of Cameron
street. between Henry and Patrick streets. d the
eaoe line OF the lot conveyed to VIM. Atk and
wife by Samuel Miller; thence south 50 feet
lnches, more or less, to a 10.feet alley; .hence
east 10 feet 1O inches; thence north to Cameron
street; thence west 16 feet 10 inches to the be.
ginning: and the adjoining lot. beginning on the
south side OF Cameron street 20 feet inches east
ot Henry street and at the east line of the lot
ABOVE described, and running east with Cameron
street about 22 inches; thence south parallel to
Henry street SO feet inches to an alley 10 feet
"lue; then west with said alley to JOS Fairfsxs
ground; then with his line to the beginning. with
the use OF said alley. The whole constituting one
lot.
Lot All that LOT OF GROUND on the east
side of Fairfax street. beginning on Fairfax street
10 feet inches TO the northward of Franklin
street, and running thence northwardly with
Fairfax street II feet: thence eastwardly psral
lei 10 Franklin street 123 feet 5 inches: thence
southwsrdly parallel to Fairfax street II feet
thence with straight line to the beginning. This
property will be divided into and sold as three
lots each fronting 25 feet inches on Fairfax
street and extending back with that width 123
feet D inches
Lot 3-The LOT at the southeast intersection
OF Queen and Alfred streets, which is concurrent
y advertised for sale by Commissioner g. A.
Mushbach in Harper VS.. Jameson ct ais
Terms OF Sale: As to lots l and = ten
per cent in cash at time of sale; one third of tho
residue in cash on the confirmation Of the sale,
and the remainder in two equal annual payments
interest secured by the bonds of the purchaser or
purchasers, with waiver of the homestead ex-
emption and the title to be retained until tho
purchase money has been fully paid The terms
of sale of lot No. are those advertised by COM
missioner Mushbach in Harper vs. Jameson
RICH'D. H. TEBBS, Commrs.
E. II. LEE, of Sale.
Clerks Office Circuit Court
Loudoun county, Va
|, +. L. Bennett, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Loudoun county, do certify that L. II. Tebbs and
Z. II. Lee, commissioners of sale in the cause Of
Harper VS.. Harper. have executed bond rs re-
Quired by decree in said cause. Given under MY
hand the 18th My, 1888.
E. L. BENNETT, &C.
The heirs Of Ann E. Fairfax will unite in any
deed that may be required to convey to tho pur-
chaser their interest in lot No. / above described.
JAMES K. CATION,
je26 2sw4w Attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17

OPECIAL NOTICE-Wc wish to call attention
- to our RETAIL DEPARTMENT for 1888
We will pay special attention to tho wants Of our
patrons, and offer them the latest productions Of
foreign and domestic factories at prices to suit the
times. We hsvo in stock at present everything to
be found in Il FIRST GLASS CHINA and GLASS
WARE STORE. We will be glad to order any
thing that we may not have, and would invite a
careful inspection of our stock before making q
purchase in our line Very respectfully,
mh17 E. J. MILLER & SON.
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by Green & Wise. Auctioncors.

DURsUANT TO THE DECREE of the Corpora
i tion Court of the city of ALEXANDRIA, rendered
on the 10th day of October, 1880, in the chance
ry cause of w. w Harper, admir- VS.. A. Jameson
and ais, the undersigned commissioner therein
named will offer for sale ut public auction, on
THURSDAY, the 26th day of July, 1888, at -
O'Clock M, in front of the Fairfax street entrance
to the Corporation Court room in said city, the
following property viz:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND situate at the
southeast intersection of Queen and Alfred streets
in said city, fronting on Queen street 16 feet S
inches, moro or less, and extending back with
that width, binding on Alfred street 100 feet to
an alley, together with all appurtenanccs, and
the BUILDINGS and IMPROVEMENTS thereon.
Terms of sale: One.fourth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash at the time of sale, and
the residue in 8, 12, and Is months, the deferred
instsllments to be secured by the bonds of the
purchaser with good personal security, carrying
interest from the day of sao, and tho titte to be
retained until they are paid.
GEORGE A. MUSHBACH.
Commissioner of Sale
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Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System when
Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habitual Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufac.
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Cal. D. s. Leadbeater
& Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17

The heirs Of Ann E. Fairfax will unite in any
deed that may be required to convey to tho pur-
chaser their interest in lot No. above described
JAMES K. CATION,
je26 2sw4w Attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
from pain cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 25 cents
bottle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17
BY Il. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

pY VIRTUE OF DECREE of the Circuit
- Court of the city of Alexandria rendered on
the day of June, 1888, in tho chancery cause
of E. 0. Swain against Robert Bell r, ct ais, the
undersigned, appointed commissioners for the
purpose, will, at - o'clock IN. or SATURDAY,
tho 4th day of August, 1885 in front of the Roy.
al street entrance OF the Market Building sell at
public auction the following property, viz:
All that TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND
in the city OF Alexandria, Va, situated at the
northwest corner OF Fairfax and Wolfe streets,
and fronting Fairfax street II feet 10 inches,
and Oh Wolfe street 90 feet, with tho use OF the
alley, ten-feet wide between this lot and the First
Presbyterian Church.
Terms of Sale: One third in cash, and the resi-
due in two equal payments at six and twelve
months from the day of sale; the deferred pay
ments to bear interest at six per ccntum per an
mum until paid, and to bo evidenced by the notes
OF the purchaser; the title to be retained until
the whole of the purchase money is paid.
A. w. ARMSTRONG,
JOHN II. JOHNSON, Comn,rs. of Sale
II. o. CLAUGHTON,
certify that A. w. Armstrong, one Of the CON-
miasioncrs above named, has executed bond as
ssch commissioner in the penalty of So, ,00O with
approved surety, conditioned according to law
JOHN S. BEACH,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court of the city
Jy5 is of Alexandria, Va
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l. John s. Beach, Clerk of the Alexandria Cor.
poration Court, do certify that G. A. Mushbach
has executed tho bond, with surety. required by
the above mentioned decree.
je26 3Ot JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-17
Cooking Coal.

To arrive and on wharf superior lot of STOVE
and NUT GOALS for cooking purposes for sale by
w. A. SMOOT & CO.,
Foot of Princess street.
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CoNFECTIoNERs.
SUMMER AT BRENGLE'S.

The old, reliable CONFECTIONERY OF HEN
RY BRENGLE, No. 531 King street. is ready,
and will supply summer dolicacies the season
through. Each berry and fruit served with Cream
of varied navors at the lowest price and as good
as ever
He offers special inducements at wholesale to
dealers, and packs carefully for country custom.
Ornamental and Plain Cakes arc sold cheap
or than they can be manufactured at home
Also Cream Pufs Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Tafy OF all kinds. PIES a SPECIALITY. Fruits
Nuts. Confectioneries, Caromels and sugsred
Fruits He caters for families fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties OF
the best and at the lowest rates. my12
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M 4. JOHNSON 8 Co,
WHOLESALE GROCERs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
and Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have or hand GIBSONS Xxx, XXX, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, 10 which
they invite the attention OF tho trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Corsignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
duce solicited for which they guarantee the high.
ost market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner OF Cameron and Royal streets
scp14 Alexandria, We.
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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Mattresses Filled With Air.

"What is that mattress filed with ?''
asked a customer in an uptown furniture
store.
Nothing" replied the salesman. I'VE
/ have mattresses filed with hair, excelsior,
feathers straw and corn husks, but that
/ particular one is empty" The gentle
man pressed with mis- hand on the mat
tress. 1t seemed softer than the one fill
/ ed with hair. and resumed its original
shape better than one filled with feath-
ers. II was made of steel wire twisted
and interviewer. 1t was covered with
ticking, and did not look different from
I an ordinary hair mattress. The pillows
were of the same material. This new
method of upholstering has been success
fully applied to covering chairs and So
fls, as well as bed furniture Physicians
/ have pointed out the general unh ealth-
fulncss of pillows and mattresses which
are stuffed with feathers, hair or similar
soft materials, but they continue to be
used. mainly because there is no substi-
tute that is free from objection. When
the padding is fresh and new it is admir-
able, being light, elastic, porous and
cool With use it absorbs gasses and
vapors, and becomes unhealthy. II af-
fords lodgment for parasites, and is liable
to become infected with germs of disease.
After period of use the filling requires
renovation or renewal. When overhaul
Ell by the furniture man there is no GER
tainty that the material is not mixed
with that from other sources, or replaced
by an inferior quality. The danger of
infection is of course the greatest among
the lower classes. The material used to
fill cheap mattresses are such inferior
substances as shayings, cocoanut fibre,
corn husks, shoddy refuse, and even old
rags. Many of the substances are used
over and over again, and are filthy and
dangerous to health
Metallic mattresses are to do away
with all Of these objections. They will
not afford lodgnent for moths, bugs and
other insects, or for the germs Of small
pox, scarlet fever or the Group. They are
well ventilated and with thin covering
are cool in summer, but with blanket
laid on them become warm in winter
They are especially desirable in hotels,
boarding houses, and hospitals, where a
person is in doubt as to the last occupant
of the bed. The braided wire is said TO
be an excellent covering for easy chairs
and sofas, and in time it may be used to
upholster seats in cars and public build
ings."
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
WE DON'T KEEP THEM,

gaiie uskers sing Of the coming sIilng'
Mine Is a sadder song.
ofthe children sweet around onr feet
O. We dout keep the children long
No, far the-day till they'll fly aHFay.
Away fncin this home Of our,
Jast rs the snow in spring win sc,
Just O. IN fail. the t.0=ers.
The hahies We bless, wi;h.send ceres Z.
.na love s,iIi deeper fsndsr.
Ilko birds win sing like bird viii wing.
Ike birds the wide world wander.
Ths lsddis wf-,. uson ny knee.
man shall meet my vision,
While other feet q, sNiil. a. sweet.
May tread the field elysisn-
The little gill who's hair you curl.
Her sweet rose-nouth soft kissing,
Away viii TIP, away VIII slip.
And you shall DO the missing.
Wen still De near and still be oear.
But oh, with eyes grown clearer.
Wen surely see that there must he
Another nearer. dearef.
Ne know that best Is ,.od lsehesl
Ana thank Hun FOR the giving.
tif eaci. suil dove Whose nesting love,
Make life more N0uhthe living.
Tor nj could name sound mosi good
Aud chceries, 20 a molher.
rTwauld De the shout when boys rush out
And rush hack with another.
Though sweetcr than this ara deeper bliss
l. to dream when day j. dying,
AMI on your breast in sleepy ret.
iir-i it'll. head j. living.
a. meu ue shall zee. Oh women 10 be
SINE DAY we shall love You duly.
i,,si unw when you re small, and our all in all
ns-i ienGerly and most truly.
- a. hile gen SAY we u thrust away,
ID -nrc. s1ron, ssdnes-,
And nu 10 the briin from dawuing dim
Every day with gladness.
Ii ofhers siug Of the joys Of spring,
Nine j. rladder song.
Ofihe chiidr.a who meet around our feet,
Their laughter loud. and kisses sweet,
Their love which make all life complete
Though we don't keep the children long
-Kas " Cicqrg n goOf Housekeeping.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
How Pickpockets Work.

When the victim is selected, one of
the brace of thieves plants himself right
in front of him, while the other crowds
up behind him on the right side. The op-
orator i'm front, under cover of a newspa-
per thrown over the arm, feels the pock-
ct, and, if the victim is q stiff-necked or
stright-backed man in standing posi-
tion, he finds the lips of the pocket drawn
close together. In this case il is danger
Gus TO attempt the insertion of the hand.
A very low-toned clearing Of the throat,
followed by cultural noise, is the signal
for his pal TO exert a gentle pressure upon
the victims right shoulder. This is so
gradually extended that the traveller
yields to the pressure without knowing
it, and without changing the position of
his feet This throws the lips of his
pocket open for the operator in front who
does not insert his hand and attempt to
draw the pocketbook out, but works on
the lining. He draws il ont an eighth of
an inch at a time, without inserting his
fingers more than half way
Should this process of drawing the con-
tents of the pocket to its mouth be felt by
the victim another low clearing of the
throat gives the sign to the confederate
and the game is dropped. If the victims
suspicious are not aroused, the pickpoek-
ct continues at his work of drawing the
lining out until the roll of bills, the
purse, or the pocketbook is within the
reach of the deft fingers. Il is then grasp
ed between the index and middle finger
and gently drawn out. The successful
completion of the job is indicated by a
gentle chirrup, like the chirp of cana
ry, and the precious pair separate from
their victim TO ply the sametricks on the
next one.-Phaa. Nous
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Curious Facts About Cigars.

aFrer so MANY smokers are asking for
green cigars nowadays" said Broadway
dealer this morning They want fresh
cip-ars. but don't seem to know enough TO
say 50. Nine-ienihs Of the cigar smokers
are under the impression that when they
ask for green cigar they will get Que
only recently made That is mistake.
II is fact that cigar may be quite old
and vet be very green. A green cigar Is
one that has not been allowed to become
dry either by age or exposure. Nearly
every tobacconist will testify that at least
one in every three customers will take
cigar between his finger and thumb,
place it to his ear and pinch it. This is
TO test the quality of the cigar, but it is
an established fact that nothing can be
learned from the operation, except the
dampness or dryness of the cigar. The
demand for fresh or green cigars original
ed in England among American visitors
who were not accustomed to smoking dry
cigars at home.
1T is rather curious that the English
are almost the only smokers who have
preference for dry cigars now, and it is a
curious illustration of the innate conserv-
atism of the.English character that they
should he so, for if is a survival from a
time long past, when it had a reason and
a fitness. Nearly a generation ago, when
communication with the island of Cuba
was by sailing vessels, the voyage occu-
pying nearly three months, it was no
wonder that when the cigars arrived IN
England they should be in heated and
sickly condition, having been all this
time packed 10000 IN a case mot in sep
araie boxes, as is now the custom, in the
unyentilated hull of the ship. Thus 1t
came to pass that the newly-arrived, soft,
moist cigar, being bitter to the taste, and
the old and dry cigar pleasant TO smoke,
the idea originated that the dry cigar
was good and the soft one bad.
"In choosing a cigar the best Judge in
the world can use only four senses-sight,
smell, taste and touch. In the majority
of cases good cigar looks what it Is,
provided that he who sees understands
the art of jud ging cigars. The eye must
be able to distinguish texture. 1t may
seem untrue, but it IS a fact, that there
are some men in the trade whose sight
has been so highly educated that they
can tell the moment they look at a cigar
not only the place where the tobacco used
in its manufacture was grown, but also
the year of the crop. But it may be ar
gued that such experts can only see the
cover, which is but small part of the
cigar This is true, but experience teach
es Us that if cigar maker had good COW
ers he will have good filters also, or if he
has not he will make every effort TO pro-
cure them. This refers TO Havana man
ufacturers. Such goods are only given to
iirst-class workmen to make up. As to
judging by the sense of touch, you can
tell good Havana cigar by its elasticity.
In regsrd to the smell and taste, the
proof of the pudding lies in the eating"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
The Population of Somerset

Is about two thousand and we would
say at least one-half are troubled with
some affection of the Throat and Lungs,
as those complaints are, according to sta
would advise all not to neglect the oppor-
tunity to call on their druggist and get Il
bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. Price &c cents and 81 90.
Triai sizc free. For sale by all leading
drncgists.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Established 1880,
los. HORNE & CO.,
PITTSBUGH, PA.
Established 1850,

We are now opening spring importationS Of
goods. black silk colorcd silks India silks vel
vets. black dress goods shawls, ladies Wmis,
french satincs and scotch ginghGmS, hosiery.
gloves. embroideric>, laccs table linens, house
keeping goods lace curtains and draPeries, nib
bonS, millinery ladies merino underwear, mus
lin underwear dress trimmings, buttons. SC. &c.
Also mems underwear. neckwear, iine white
shirts. half hose. hnndkcrchief,. umbrellas (Sc.
our foreign goods imported directly from
the manufacturers in Europe and all American
goods are purchased rom the manufacturers
direct We are thus enabled 10 compete with
any house in the country in the matter Of prices.
We carry the largest assortment Of goods in all
departments TO be found in any establishment in
Western Pennsylvania.
When YOU come to the city, take look through
our stores. whether you want TO buy oT not.
All departments are now well stocked for the
spring trade
Orders by. mail receive careful and prompt at
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Call For All Song.

An lrishman, Il newly appointed crier
in a county court in Australia, where
there are many Chinese, was ordered
by the Judge to summon a witness to
the stand
Call for All Song" was the COM
mand
Pat was puzzled for moment; he
glanced shyly at the Judge, and found
him as grave as an undertaken. Then
turning to the spectators, he blandly
simpered;
Gintleman, would any of yez favor
his Honor wild a song?"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
A WOnan Burglar.

READING, June ia woman burglar is
the sensation of this city. A number OF
houses were plundered in this city, all the
robberies pointing to the fact that they were
perpetrated by a woman Last night 4 noise
vas heard on the second floor of Joseph
Greths residence, sI3 Bingaman street, this
city. Mrs. Greth went up stairs with a coal
oil lamp She was met there by person
in female wearing apparel, who hit her ON
the head and escaped.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
The Life of an Iron Horse.

"The iron horse does not last much
longer than the horse Of flesh and bones, >
said an old engineer to reporter recent
ly. THE ordinary life of locomotive
is about thirty years. Some of the small
er parts require renewing every six
months. The boiler tubes last five years
and the crank axles six years; tires,
boilers and fire boxes from six to seven,
the frames, axles and other parts thirty
years. An important advantage is that
a broken part can be repaired and does
not condemn the whole locomotive
to the junkshop; while when a horse
breaks a leg the whole animal is only
worth the flesh, fat and bones, which
amounts to very small sum in this
country where horse flesh does not find
its way TO the butcher market.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
Sheridan Gaining in Strength.

WAsHINGToN, June lS.-For the past p
hours General Sheridan las been comforta-
bic. He slept well and restfully last night
and has been quiet and composed all day,
except that he has coughed rather more this
afternoon. His pulse and respiration are
satisfactory. He is gaining in muscular
strength and his appetite is good The tone
of his mind is improving.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

For several years | have been troubled
with catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm has
proved TO be the article desired. l be-
lieve it the only cure.-L. B. Coburn,
Merchant, Towanda, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27

We have speedy and positive cure
for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth
and Headache, in SlIILOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY, a Nasal Injector free with
each bottle. Use it if you desire health
and sweet breath Price soc. Sold by
Geo. W. Benford d Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
The flandSomeSt Lady

In Somerset remarked to friend the
other day that she knew Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat anI Lungs was superio
remedy, as it stopped her cough instantly
when Others had no effect whatever. So
10 prove this and convince you of its
merit, any druggist will give you sam
pie Bottle Free. Large size SOC. and 81.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-06-27
When fragile woman signs, deploring

When fragile woman signs, deploring
The charms that quickly fade away,
What power, the bloom OF health restor-
ing,
Can check the progress of decay?
The only aid that's worth attention,
For pains and ills Of such description,
Thousands of women gladly mention
'Tis "Pierce's Favorite Prescription"
The price of this royal remedy, DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, is one dol
lar. Specific TO all those chronic ailments
and weaknesses peculiar to women. The
only medicine for such maiadies, sold by
druggists, under positive guarantee
from the manufacturers, that it viii give
satisfaction or money refunded. See
guarantee on bottle wrapper. Large bot
ties 81 Six for So