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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Easter Novelties

We are now receiving the most varied and alto
gether handsomest assortment of Easter Novel
ties ever offered. Easter Booklets with fine Tor
chon covers beautifully illustrated, Easter Echoes,
Easter Blossoms, great variety, Art Prints, ex-
quisite combinations of Plush and Satin as Easter
Novelties, Easter Banners and Easter Cards-a
very large assortment, much moro beautiful this
year than ever.
King Solomon's Mines, by Haggard, and Prince
Otto, by Stevenson. new edition, price Sc each.
Comic Rociters," ''Pantomimes," "Parlor Pas
times" How to Write Letters, Fortune Tell
ing" General Behavior" "Aunt Dnah's Policy
Players Guide" and many Others new line.
mh5 g. +. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March II.
SENATE.

Among the petitions presented to day
were several from WOO! manufacturers, wool
growers and dealers in wool praying for
protection for their interests; also against
the reduction of the duties on lumber and
salt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12
Give Ely,s Cream Balm a tlial.

justly celebrated remedy for the cure of caiarrh,
hay fever cold in the head, &c, he obtained of
any reputable druggist ard may be relied upon as
safe and pleasant remedy for the above conf
plants and will give immediate relief. 1t is not
liquid, snuff or powder, has offensive cdor
and can be used at any time with good results, as
thousands can testify, among them some of tho at
tacbes of this otco,-Spirt Of the Times, May 20,
1886
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

Novelties in Bonnet and Scarf Pins. the
latest for Easter souvenirs. Call aud see
them at R. e. Actions, 606 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

I.ss- The storm of last night ob,tructed raj road
travel, and no mail from New York ha; been re-
cevei here to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12
The Rnres. COMBINATIONS.

True deicecy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs. It's pleasant tasle cad beneficial
effects have rendered it Immensely popular.
1t c!eapses the System. cures Ccsiveness,
ETC. E. s. Leadbeater & Bro agents. Alex
andria. Va.
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AllsanfIrsa Oazette.
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MONDAY EVENING, MARCH -
LOCAL MATTERS.

ri. district fresh to brisk westerly winds
10. ,o'lowed BY warmer, fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

Gas-The regular monthly meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be held to night.
AS business of importance is to be transacted it is
hoped that every member will be present.
it A. G. URLER. President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

YESTERDAY was dull Sunday through.
ouf. The cloudy weather which set in Sat
u.day afternoon grew more iutense during
the night, and rain followed, which con
,iuued during yesterday. In the afternoon
the wind which had been from the south
east, suddenly veered to the northwest, and
began blowing Il gale, accompanied by a
more copous rainfall. Towards night
furious snow storm set in, which with the
high, farce wind, rendered outdoor move
ments almost impossible. The churches
were toIerably we'll attended in the morn
nr, but at night the number of empty
benches vas legion, those ensconsed in COM
Portable houses being 10th to quit them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

an AGED GoosE.-Mr. Townsend Baggett
s pu'claStd full grown goose, probably sew
s "a Years old; owned it for 80 years, then
Fu!l / to Mr.. Presley Blozham, who kept it
~ a. 10 years. The latter few days ago
Used Used aud sold the goose to a gentleman
O o.t e;ty, who told Mr.. Boxham that his
W., ZION used quarter of cord of wood in
81 siSlns to Cook the bird, but that when serv-
W II Was net Well done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

EREsH HoMINY CHOP
T. for sale by
ian4 CHAS. s. TAYLOR, Jr.
CMALL HAMS, Missouri brand, TO 10 pounds
- each. For sale by
aug5 j. C. MlLBURN.
WE MAKE HOSIERY A SPECIALITY; there
w fore can give extra values for prices paid
sep5 AMOS B. SI-AYNAKER.
DIED C OIL; fire test over 1500 gravity, 400
LII Just received by
now j. C. MILBURN.
NEW RAIsINs and BRAZIL NUTS received
~ to day by
oct13 j. G. MILBURN.
I'AMILY ROE HERRING in kits, just the size
oct26 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
PINEAPPLE. EDAM and SAPsAGo CHEESE
oct14 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
NANCY NEW VIRGINIA HONEY, in Lib
ocs as0A''S''' ' McBURNEY's.
NEW YORK BUCKWHEAT and NEW PEARL
IN HOMINY just received.
sep3O GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
WHURBER's SHREDDED oATs-A fresh lot
les GEO McBURNEY & SON.
nRIED LIMA BEANS, Green Peas, Sugar Corn,
~ Split Peas, Navy Beans and Black-eyed Peas
for sale by [feb17 J. c. M1LBURN.
CTRICTLY PURE CIDER VINEGAR, extra
y strength, for picking, for sale by
sep13 J. c. MlLBURN.
RINE sUGAR-CURED HAMS SHOULDERS,
L Jowls and Breakfast Pieces for sale low by
feb17 J. C. MILBURN.
EREsH CRACKED WHEAT and GRAHAM
oct13 &c. MILBURN.
NHIXED PICKLE and CHOW CHOW for sale
oct4 So &c. MILBURN.
ERESH ITALIAN MACARONI, Break fast HON.
4 inv and New York Beans just received.
oct20 GEO. McBURNEY & soN.
HNGLISH Ribbed SWISS CONDE SHIRTS
n and DRAWERS, extra heavy, st
noy25 AMOS E. SLAYMAKERS.
CARATOGA POTATO CHIPS, pound and half
u mound boxes, Just arrived at
oct13 McSOENEY .
WHITE WASH BRUSHES, Garden Rake5,
wv Hoes, Trowcls &c,-a full stock now at
mb24 J. F. CARLIN & SONS.
MALAGA GRAPES, large clusters, lust re-
| lXl ceived q. -
sep30 McBokNEl ;:
CTRING BEANS. Strnsess Rsapa and Early
| y June Peas, choice for sale by
| nov16 ). Z. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

" ENTUCKY WHISKY, three years old
IN $3.50 per gallon; the best value We have
ever seen.
ie9 McBURNEf & SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
| SPECTACLES to suit you, go to HENRY
WILDT'S and have your eyes tested, and you
will haze no more trouble. novZO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cold
with snow until about - o'clock, when it
became clear. There were fourteen dodgers
but no prisoners at the station house. Two
COWS caught roaming st large in the streets
were taken up by Officer Taylor
The M4Yor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Henry Lac, charged with keeping vi
cous dog. was dismissed.
Wm. Davis, charged with an assault on
Ihos. Po-ey, WAS discharged and the costs
assessed against Posey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

IN STORE, ONE CAR LOAD $4,000 lbs J
Pare Pennsylvania Buckwheat. For sale st
lowest market rates.
ianT CHAS. KING * SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

II RMEDY FOR STOPPED SHOULDERS
III SPLENDID BRACES for ladies, misses, men
aud boys. Just received from the manufacturers by
mis- AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

The WEATHER Rain commenced falling
salIy Yesterday morning and continued
throughout the day, at times tbs fall being
.esVy About o'clock in the evening the
la'1 was succeeded by severe snow storm,
~, aua Notwithstanding the wet condition OF
;le earth the ground was soon covered to
asptn OF about three inches. The weather
u The meantime turned decidedly colder
a aaa tue wind shifting to the northwest blew
gaze Last night ice formed on the flats
W ooih sides of the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

ACCIDENTS Mr.. John Abenshine, of
TOE steamer City of Alexandria, fell over
board this morning and was, with difficulty,
rescued.
Nj. John Allen. of this city. the carpenter
eithe Potomac Ferry Co., fell overheard
iron the steamer Arrowsmilh, at the Wash,
logton wharf this afternoon md sustained
sefious Injuries to mis- head and body.
AF John Starnel In lifGng heavy piece OF
non at the Midland depot on Saturday so badly
'Eantd his back that he had to be assisted home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

ylINE SUGAR-CURED HAMS SHOULDERS
G Breakf fast Pieces and Jowls, for sale by
mar9 ]. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

EADBEATER's POROUS PLASTERs, equal
/ i to any plasters made, and at much lower
prices Sold by
feb2o E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

DINNER SETS in French China, Carlsbad
~ Porcelain, and Printed English, from ,OO
up, for 125 pieces. Call and examine them at
nov22 f. J. MILLER, SON & cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

IHoICE BUTTER and FRESH EGGS just re-
~ MO Sg'''' anu ~ % ~" " ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

: BBLs RED C OIL received to-day and for sale
y wholesale and retail by
mh9 j. &. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

NEILDCuRED HAMS, Breakfast Pieces and
isn20 Co., ] C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

MORN KNIVES and HOOKS, best quality, just
" received at 1913 King street, corner of Royal
wholesale aud retail.
sepS j. L. CRElGHION u sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

CyIMMONs' LIVER REGULATOR and BLACK
y DRAUGHT. for all liver diseases, for sale by
mis- E s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

IN STORE TWO CAR LOADS PURE NEW
/ Orleans Molasses. For sale at lowest market
rates [iau7l CHAS KING & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

NICE LINE OF FEATHER BUSTERS at
oc, -:s'''' f''N'0 49, McBURNEY's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-12

YNEAs-Having bought largely of Teas, care
4 fully selected, sm selling the same very low
eanoS j. C. MILBURN.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-06-07
NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY 1889

before he was taken i'll he entered the grocery
and lifted one of the little girls upon the scales;
then, taking out his note book he wrote down
the weight hesitated o moment, scratched his
head and finally turned to Mary, saying: Ma
ME, I'm losing my memory. Which one is
this?"
Little-Philip, who is barely eight years old
is undeniably a chip of the old block One
morning, in order to amuse him. young Army
officer took him down to inspect the War De-
partment Museum. Capt Taylor was leading
him about among the cases when the little fell
low tripped and fell to the stone floor, raising
a great bruise upon the right temple as large
as one of his tiny fists. As he arose the tears
gathered in his eyes. but his lip did not quiyer,
Why, Phil" exclaimed Capt. Taylor,
didn't that hurt you? Why don't you cry?"
" 1t does hurt good DEAL" the plucky boy
answered, as he shut his teeth together to keep
back the tears but it takes more than that to
make me cry"
The children are most obedient and we'll
trained. At a regular hour every evening the
General has been in the habit Of opening
the front door and coming out upon the
portico, giving the signal, which the chill
dren, who are usually playing about the
neighbOrng terraces, know means that the
hour of bedtime has arrived. Promptly they
leave their piaymates and run to the foot of
the steps leading up to the house. Then in
a martial tone the General gives the order
Fall in" At once they take their place in
line, and then comes Forward-March! Up
the stairs they troop, and in 10 minutes are
sound asleep IN bed.
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Masculine Economy.
TpjtjqI,,fr0 D{qDqfch I

There lived not very many years ago a short
distance from the town Of Beaver, which, by
the way, is looking like young bride just
now in her boudOir Of green hills man of ex-
traordinary meanness. / don't think it would
be unjust to say that he was a miser. Most of
you would enjoy the story more if gave you
his name But [ won't do it,
One day as he was starting out for Beaver to
do his weekly shopping-for even he had to
buy something for the support Of his family
his wife came out and asked him to buy her
a darning needle.
What's the matter with the one I bought
you last Winter
The eyes broken out" she replied
Bring the needle here said he I'm not
going to allow any such extravaganza III
have the needle mended.p
The woman was wise, and made no protest.
She brought cut the broken needle.
The economical farmer rode into Beaver and
stopped irst of all at the blacksmith's shop.
lie took out the needle and handed it to the
blacksmith.
want that mended, p he said
The blacksmith knew his customer and
keeping his face perfectly straight said that
/ the eye should be made whole in an hours
time. The farmer rode away, and the black
smith walked across the street and bought a
new needle for a cent or two.
/ When the farmer called again the blacksmith
| gave him the new needle. The farmer looked
at the smooth, polished surface OF the steel, aud
remarked that it was good job
How much will it be?" said he.
Ten cents" said the blacksmith, and the
farmer, as he paid it, remarked that he knew
that the needle could be nianded, but his wife
would have gone to the expense OF buying q
new one If he hadn't interfered.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-06-07

Another problem about rs viiaiuous % that
concerning the hen and half has been pro-
pounded. 1t IS this: "a tells the truta taree
times out Of four; tells the truth f1aF times
out of five; G tells the truth six times ont of
seven. What is the probability OF au event
which A and 3 assert and e deniesg - BurIiag-
ton tKtal.) Republican.
a correspondent objects TO the use Of the
term courts of law as involving a species OF
tautology He insists on the phrase courts
Of justice" Yet this Is equally Objectionable.
It involves q species of preyaricatiou.- .-L La.c1q9
Tribune.
Fifteen acres Of Canadian farm have sunk
40 feet. Let this bo warning TO all farmers
who put iu heavy crops.-LOgjsrjHs Courier
Journal.
81 shall have to tell your father" Eight
year-old YouBgster-I don't care for that. my
father isn't my boss Who Is. my lad !"
Mother is; she makes Us both stand round az
home .'-NantVchsi Inquirer
"What would you say, Bobby" remarked
the minister who vas dining with the family.
iii should ask your mamma 10 leg you have
another piece of PiaY"
4 would say Amen, replied Bobby de-
v0utly.- Ifd- Bits.
Young woman 60 daalerl-I want to buy a
cane for young genti man. bat / hardly know
what kind Of a head to select.
Dealer-Fes, miss; whag size hat does he
wear?
Young Charley -er-tbe young gen
tleman wears a number FIVE, 1 think.
Dealer-Then YOU had better select one with
out any varnish or it.-N YSag.
Chicago bank elerk obtained q leave Of ab-
seuCe on the plea OF tooihache When he failed
TO return the bank officials went 30 the root OF
the matter and found chat his plea was tooth
in. so to speak, and his accounts too short
N0TriSt0WH Herod
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Mrs. Smiths III Luck.
INeip ILnrell Reaisler.

Women of the metropolis are in some in
stances very curious creatures, indeed. The
horse-ears occasionally furnish striking illus
trati0ns of this fact. A midde-aged girl and a
girl Of girlish age were seated in a crowded
horse-car last night chatting in 50 lound a tone
that at least one-half of the passengers could
hear them.
Wasu't that really too bad about poor Mrs.
Smith " said one of them.
why, / haven't heard Of it: Please tell
me said the other.
oh haven't you heard of it? Why dear
me, / supposed everybody knew Of it. You
know the great trouble she had in getting a
divorce from her husband said the one.
"0h, yes, but she got it, didn't she?" asked
the other.
Yes, bat she had to pay Sl00 for it,"
But she ought to be satisfied with that,
hadn't she2"
"Well, hardly; her husband, just to show
how mean he could be if he wanted to, died
the week after she paid Si00. and she had all
her expense and trouble for nothing"
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Committee on Enrolled Bills, and after re-
ceiring the signature Of the Speaker pro tenn
Fore Mr. Cox) and the presiding officer Of the
Senate. it was dispatched 70 the President for
l.s approval il received the Executive ap-
llr0val and was returned 10 the Senate az go
~ ln. together with the nomination 81 LleuL-
Gen Philip ii. Sheridan TO be General The Sen
ata nroeeeiea Immediately to its consideration
in executive session and within few minutes
confirmed the nomination.
The bin was taken up for consideration by
51te House st I2.45 and received the approval of
1fle President before . and at 2.45 Gen. Sheri-
dan hal been promoted under its provisions
At3 O'Clock in the afternoon Senators haW-
lev and Msnders0n drove to Gen. sheridan s
residence with the commission that the PFesl-
dent had iasl signed making him General OF
4he srmr. They were at once admitted. and
were soon Joined by Mrs Sheridan. As she
eurered the room Senator Hawley handed her
The comm issi0u with the remark. Madame.
fard Won this with great pleasure, MIS-.
Sheridan was much moved. and exclaimed;
Frow he viii now get well. She thanked the
gentlemen with much eaTnestness, ana fetlfiHg
sod that she would at once hand the C0mmls-
si5a 10 the General. She had previously been
tod that the bill making him General bad
pazssd the House. He had been asleep, but
:woke shortly after. No one was IN the sick
room when Mrs Sheridan gave his1 hls new
con- mission except the doctor The nurse even
i,e-nr ogt Of tie room at the time. He was
1nneh graf5fed. and seemed C0utented and
harnv. Bf course. ia his weakened state ms
pleasure displayed itself in very quiet man
Ter. Shortly after receiving his commission
be 50zed 5if again into q quiet slumber.
Qn awakening from his brief unler he or
deed ink and paper, and dictated the following
acceptance u ms commission;
HEaDoUATrERz AENy UNITED STATS
AEA=HTSsT0s. D. G.. JUae ], 1855
TIE Honorable Secretary of War.
SIR. I have the honor 20 acisuowleAEe the re-
seIt OF my commission as General OF ile army 10
-seIi f,ls7If0u Ihe President has today appointed
1lse i hereby accept tire same.
P H. SHERIDAN. General.
The signature WAS written with a lead pehCli
ia q large and perfectly -legibie hand.
Ie then took the oath Of Once and directed
the Issuance Of the following General Order
baug his first Official act as General:
HEAB7rkRTERs OF THE AUsIE,
ADJUTAET-lf fESEEAL = OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, june Z, loSS.
General Order. No. g.
The f5llowingnaned officers are appointed
Afds-dc-C as,p On lLe stuff of the General 81 tilt
ARMY, with Use rauz ~ Colonel, tocaie iFon tAl'
dry.
tiaj Michael Y. Sheridan, Assistant Adjuiant
Ccaeral.
taUt. saadford c Kellogg 5ih Cav.
Capt. Stauhope E Blunt. Ordnance Department
In adai,ion 20 lis duties as A1d-ac-Oll4lp, 1"l
Bual VIII continue 70 perform The di-F 81 lnsi'ee
Ior of Biie Practice al deadq quarters OF Tie army
Is command OF GES. SAI-EIDAS.
OsficiaI. J. C. KELToE-
Assistant Acknowledgement.
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If the devil is not IS black a. lie Is painted
neither are some young ladies' as pink and white
Washington Critic.
-lt may Interest you to hear that the Princess
of Wales wore perfectly plain gray dress OF soft,
cOoi-lOUkIug material ou her journey 20 Scotland
last week, with small bonnet Of gray velvet Of
darker shade than tAe dress. For the visit ~ las
gov on Monday, the Princess wore g dress Of
silvergray silk, with Droche dOimau 10 match.
and gray velvet bonue-.-LoadoH Trgf5.
- London royalty T. about 10 organize q Charit-
able iete IN imitation oI tut carried s4cce-7 by
the Princess AIe:lernLh Iu Vienna. The three little
Frincasses of Wales are 70 appear As IumIum
Pitt Sing, and Peep-BO in Pine Mikado trio A
Scotch ballet will be danced by titled ladies aud it
will wind up with pentOmime in which ali the
players Will take part London Letter
- Women lawyers are becoming q power in the
land Michigan University has already sent out
q young women holding the degree of LIB. This
year young woman from the sandwich Islands,
Miss Alma Hitclcocizs Wi, make the tweHty-llth.
lu England there is a club Ji woman lawyers. Il
Is mainly correspondence club, yearly letters
from tine members being printed and circulated.
Mrs Balva Lockwood and Hiss Waugh, from the
Law School In Chicago are among the members
The motto Of the club Is; All the Allies o. Each
There arc u Young women holding the degree
OF LIB from AllcuiEau University. including one
woman lawyer who lnleudsto practice in the sand
wich Islands.
The white cloth skirts now so fashionable make
women look as ii they had come out doors III a
hurry
For tennis sornasof the girls of the period wear
the mems tourist cap bat made out of white fan
mel or cloth.
The woman who does not wear a hustle is no
longer conspicuous.
SILK gloves exquisitely embroidered on the
back, are new and very comfortable and beauti-
iul substitute for kid.
Many of the mOdstes must lie awake night
after night TO design such beautiful drapery is
seen on some of the newest costumes.
-Sashes are to play foremost part In Summer
fashions this year, and most of the sash ribbons are
well described dreams"
Flora Mctlmsey's hat becomes more and more
stunning, and is now to be seen with the naked
eye - longer distance than ever.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-06-07
A Political Puzzle.

The people Of In Molle, H., have sort of
f' a-hen and -a-haf" problem in their village
politics. At the recent election two candidates
for President of the Board of Village Trustees
were tied. Before the day of determining by
lot who should be declared elected, one Of the
tied candidates dies. The puzzle is: Does this
create a vacancy or is the surviving candidate
elected? Good judges who have looked at the
matter are of the opinion that it is necessary
to cast the lot precisely as if both were alive.
If the lot decides the result in favor of the de-
ceased candidate, there will be a vacancy; if
not, the survivor is entitled to be declared
elected.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-06-07

IPeterborough Canadaj Ecanilsr.
A lady living on W street, in leaving the
house, owed the landlord s. rent. He got the
baiIif to seize her sewing machine, and hired
a man to watch that machine all night. He
kept him company till Il o'clock, when, feel
ing sleepy, he retired. The other kept his
lonely vigil till in the morning. At the
woman. who had not given mp the key, opened
the door and carried out the machine without
being seen by the solitary watcher When they
found out how they had been done, they smiled
ghastly smile to think that one woman could
be 50 much sharper than two men.
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G0ing TO Learn.
TRnhnLn Canrier.

real estate agent in a small way of busi-
ness not long ago hired a clerk. The young
hour or two his employer went out, leaving
him in charge of the office. A lady presently
entered and said 20 the clerk
=" Do tell me how real estate is doing this
Spring. DO you think it would be well to in
yest?"
Really, madam" said the new clerk,
should like to advise you, but l have been in
the real estate business only Is minutes, and /
fear my opinion would not be worth much to
you If you will call again, say day after to-
morrow, | will have grasped the details of the
business so that if you follow my advice you'll
make big pot of money
The lady glared at the youth until he finish
ed, and then without word stalked out. Much
to his chagrin she did not return in accordance
with his suggestion.