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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington yesterday to John r Hall and Mar
garet E. Hall. of Fapquier county, and to
George l.. Wood. of Orange, end Emma
Dixon, of Washington.
Capt. E ]. Randall has purchased all the
interests in the steamer Mary Washington
and s now the sole owner Of that steamer,
which he has made one of the most popular
excursion boats on the river.
Mot of the earth taken from the lot on Wash.
ington street on which the new public school
| building is being erected has been deposited on
the south side of Wilkes 'treet between Washing
ton and Alfred raising that street and making q
nice roadway where none had ever been BEFORE
Messrs. Patterson Bros. have put a two-horss
| vehicle on the ST. eeis, in cha &c of Mr.. Thomss
Malone, an experienced driver, which will take
passengers TO shy part of the CITY for :on 8
each. MIR. Mahone's "buss' las become very
popular vehicle.
Mr.. William Galway, the old gentleman who
was run over and killed by railroad train il
Washington on Monday evening while assisting
lady from the track WAS formerly q resident of
this city where he has number of friends.
A 70 mer resident of this city, who for some
time past has been a resident of California and
republican voter, writes to friend here that ev-
cry body in his section will vote for Cleveland this
| yoar, while he will do the same.
largo sea turtle, weighing upwards Of one
! hund red pounds which wss exhibition at the
Brsddock House to-day will be made into soup
and served at free lunch to be given at the bar
of that hotel tomorrow.
| We have received from Mr.. L. W, Corbett, men,
Der of the Legislature from this city, copy of
the Sets of Assembly Of Virginia for the session
of 1887 8.
About fifteen members of Lee Camp left here
this morning to attend the ceremonies of unveil-
ing the Jackson monument at Charlottesville
| to-day.
The work of pu ting in a new front and extend
Ing the Potomac Lodge building, Columbus
street, has been commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

Don't forget to try package of "Old Vir-
GINA Cheroots, five for ten cents. The
finest smoke in the word for the money.
For sale by all first class cigar, drug and
nrnceru si0res
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

Most delightful emoke The "Old Vir-
pipia Cheroot." for 10 cents. Ask your
dealer for them. Dealers supplied by Chas
King s. Son, wholesale agents, Alexandria,
Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
LOCAL MATTERS
CITY COUNCIL.

ror this section light to fresh easterly wind +,
n,a- fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
It's Delicncy orFIavOr

And the efficacy of its action have rendered
the famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. immensely popular. 1t
Cleanses and Tones up the cogRed and lev
erish System, and dspels Headaches. Colds,
and Fevers. For sale by E. s. Leadbeater
4 Rro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

oisM by the auimal which ran into a gutter,
sso,s on his head and kicked with all four
feet Till he eot clear If all encumbrsuces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge Charles E
Stuart presiding Jos. II. Smith qualified as
administrator cfthe estate of MARY E Smith
and gave bond in the sum of S400, with c.
A Strangman rs surety.
B Wheet!ev qualified as administrator Of
the estate OF Ell en Cockrell, and gave bond
in the sum of 50 400, with j. r. Caten as
surety.
B F. Price was substituted as trustee In
the place of Wm. Price in the deed of trust
for Geo. Price to VIM Price.
Crook VS. Crook decree for costs against
defendant.
Court adjourned till to morrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
CORPORATION NOTICES.
OoMMIsstoNER's NOTICE.

DREECH AND MUZZLE. LOADING SHOT
ID GUNS, tho largest and best assortment we
have ever had and at lower prices; also Paper
Shells of all grades, Wads, Caps Belts aud Canvas
Costs. it will pay purchasers to call and see US.
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
no.OS Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

RUNAwAYs.-As DR.. Kiipstein's hose
aud carriage were standing on Prince. te-
tween Henry and Fayette yesterday after,
noon, tie horse became frightened ana
eisFtd IN PRICE street. Upon reaching
faye,te street the animal collided with
IRAN OF freight cars which was at the time
pl.ssiog. Tie horse was knocked down and
The carriege badly damaged. The horse
fegained its feet and ran up on the pave.
ment and kept going until it struck the
glass bow window of Mr.. d. Nicdoison'5
store, wien the frightened animal was
siopped.
a buggy belonging to Mr.. Robert Elliott
10 which his recently purchased Texas pony
was hi;cLed was badly damaged on MONDAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

. regular meeting of the City Council
40 he'd last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

PERSONAL Mrs. Kate U Taylor and her
daughter Mrs. A. Z. Smoot, have returned
from ST. Lcus
Mr. Cornelius H. Rho ts, of this city. ac-
oompanied by his two brothers, of Phlladel-
hia, sailed from New York to- lay or visit
to North Germany to see his parents Mr..
Rholfs will be absent about three months
An accident happened to Mrs. w. N. Nc.
Weigh, at her residence on ST. Asaph street,
on Monday last, by which she was painfully
bat not seriously hurt. little dog,
brought iuto her room b. d member of her
family, jumped at her, alarming her very
much, aud causing her 10 fail. Her suffer
ines since have been great, but her physi-
clan today reports her condition much i'm
proved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

XES! AXES! AXES!-"Light Horse Harry"
II and "Red Warrior Choppng Axes. Over
100 dozen of these celebrated goods in store. All
the regular weights and shapes. Wholesale and
retail JAS. F. CABIN & SONS,
sep4 Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

U,RUITTS VEGETABLE LoZENGE is the tri-
L umph over Dyspepsia in any form, Indiees-,
ton, Constipation or Dsordered Stomsch.
Price so cents box; six boxes for 81 80. Sent
to any address receipt of price, free of postage
mS23 E.s LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

WHITE WASH BRUSHES, busting and Win
w dow Brushes, Feather Busters and fine ar.
ticle in the way of Shoe Brush. Call and see
them. JAS F. CARLlN IS SONS,
amid Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

Police RtpoRT.-l4ast night WIS clear
and d. with four prisoners but no lodg-
ers at ti," station house
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Harry Cambria, jeff. Ligbtfoot, Preston
Withers. and Talcas Tate, colore d, arrested by
officers Davis end McCuen for trespassing
on the property of gentleman on Wash
ingtou street, were faed so cents each.
Robert Hicks. arrested by officer Hayes
for disorderiy conduct, was fned 81 so
SYlyes.er Dean, arrested by officer Jones
for throwing stones ia the street, was fined
81.
A GOV, which was taken up for being st
iargs on thu street. was turned over to ia
owner On ns paying the COSTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13

WE oFFER special inducements in GUNS
w PISTOLS, SHELLS, &C, and other goods in
that line. Call and at SO King, corner Of
Royal street.
sep27 ]. t. CREIGHTON & son.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29

We hear the expression Int a looso end" from the lips of both young and old far too often. If our web of life is being woven carefully and neatly there should be no such thing as a loose end about it. Each shred of time and energy has its place, and if it is wasted it will be missed by and by when there is no chance of recovering it. The loose end, once dropped can never be woven in again. Remember, then, that the odd minutes the leisure hourS the days set apart for rest or recreation, have their value, and must be accounted for as exactly as the peri ods of time which are devoted to regular work. The weaving of our life web is continuous; its growth keeps pace with our own, and though we may spoil it, we can never for q moment cease from working at it. The threads are count less, the pattern constantly changing, but we have not single thread placed ill our hands which is not needed. If you have an odd minute depend upon it there is an odd duty to be done in it; and if you waste the min ute, the duty will perhaps be left undone al- together, or, at any rate, it will be done at the wrong time or by the wrong person, and so the pattern of your own life or of some body else's life will not be just what God in- tended it to be. We make q sad mess of our weaving, even when we are doing our very best; but we may always be sure that we are spelling it if we come to Ia loose ed"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
The Use of Henna.

The henna is an important article of an eastern lady's toilet, particularly on fest i've occasions; it is prepared from the leaves of medium sized tree and serves to dye the feet of the women and children red. This henna, so indispensable to eastern ladies, is used for two purposes as remedy for boiis, pricklv heat, itching and the like, and as an ointment for the hands and feet. The leaves, resembling those of the myrtle, are not efficacious if used alone; they are dried, pulverized and mixed with some lemon juice and water A stiff paste is made of this, which must be exposed to the sun for several hours; when used it is again softened with lemon juice.
 The lady who is about to undergo the dyeing process is stretched out full length on her back and is not allowed to stir. The paste is put on the sole of the feet, the toes included, about an inch thick the upper part of the feet is never dyed; soft leaves are then applied as Q covering and the whole is tightly wrapped in linen. The same process is gone through with the palm of the hand and the fingers. To keep the application in it's place she must remain all night perfectly still without moving; for TO other parts but those named must have the dye, and a smudge on the back of the hand or on the finger joints is considered great disagreement.
 All this time she is dreadfully leased by the swarms of musquitoes and flies, but she dare not move to drive them away. In the upper classes women slaves have to watch all night by their mistress, to keep these plaques off with fans until the paste can be removed in the morning. The same process must be gone through three nights running, to obtain the de- sired dark red tint; then it sticks for about four weeks and resists all washing, Memoirs of an Arabian Princess.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29

Now in the dark it expands to circle and nearly fills tie surface of the eyeball, so that it collects and transmits to the retina the faint rays of light that are in what appears to our more limited power of vision to be absolute darkness.
 This peculiarity of the cats eyes Is turned 10 account in a curious manner by the Chi nese The Abbe Hue relates that when he was tlaveling in China he asked his attend ant what time it was. The man went to a cat that was quietly baskIng in the sun and examining its eyes told the abbe that it was about two hours after noon. On being ques- tioned how he knew that he explained that the pupils of cats eyes were largest in the morning, and that they gradually grew smaller as the light increased until they reached their minimum at noon, that then they began to widen again, until at night they once more became large.
 The good abbe was filled with admiration for the ingenuity of people who could use cats as clocks. But it must be admitted that this way of telling the time of day is rather loose one, and could only be trusted in very serene, clear weather, for temporary gloom CT the darkness of storm would sadly de- range the four footed clock and put it all wrong.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
Horses, ne,icht in sonnd.

It has been often observed by those who had to do with horses that these animals have their proper pride in regard to the looks of their harness and trappings. The horse is quick to show his pleasure or dis pleasure, and he does this at times with marked emphasis. His sensitiveness is not limited to the delight of the eye, but he is equally moved by the sensation of sound. Horses seem in many cases to be conscious of the tuneful melody or the jangling discord, as the case may be, mads by the bells which are put upon tkam in the winter when they are driven to sleigh and sled.
 Mir. Hissey, an Englishman who has made a trip through his own country, and has written a book about it, found bells in use all the year round on the narrow country roads of Derbyshire A driver of one of those teams told him that once, being in hurry, be neglected to put on the bells. The consequence was that the horses were so indignant they refused to start. As soon as the bells were fixed on the horses started and went contentediy on their way.
 These simple tastes of the horse appear much like vanity. The animal seems wholly insensible to the charms of land scape but it's fancy is taken by the glitter and fash of bit of tinsel worn by itself. IL takes no notice apparently of the sweetest notes of singing birds heard in the thickets about its pasture, but is de- lighted with the ringing of bells, wlth which it makes music by its prancing EteT and by the tossing of it's neck.-Youbh { Companion
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
Making a Rubber Shoe.

Supplementary to the great shoemaking business here is the rubber industry, for which Boston is the great center in this country. Forty million dollars worth of rubber shoes and boots are sold in the modern Athens annually. The raw ma teriaI comes from Para, Brazil, in huge humps, which the natives make by dipping sticks in the sap of the caoutchouc trea and turning them round and round with frequent plunges into the heated rubber over hot fire. These Jumps, upon reach ing the factory, are cut in slices, which are run through rollers and pressed ous thin and fiat like pancakes. The sheess thus obtained are next put through other rollers, heated to @ high temperature, and incidentally amalgamated with compost tion of lampblack, sulphur and htharge, which reduces them to a soft and putty like consistency.
 Finally, in this soft condition, they ere passed over steel rollers bigger than e1y that have gone before, and actually incor- porated with the tissue of a woolen cloth which is destined to serve as the lining of the eventual boot or shoe. If you will try to pull apart the lining and outer coat of g rubber sandal, you will obtain 8 ro- tion of the thoroughness with which tEis part of the manufacture is performed. The rubber sheets. thus prepared, are passed through last set of rollers, on which are engraved all the mark ings and corrugations of the sole and upper that appear in the completed article. The rubber sheets are now ready for the cutter, who turns out the various pieces by hand, with the aid of knife and pat terms. The parts are then put together by other workmen with rubber tape. When this much has been accomplished, the shoe or boot is lasted in the usual way, and, after being vanished, is allowed to remain for eight hours in room heated to the temperature of 235 degs. The heat sets the varnish and tempers the rubber, which is then termed ''vulcanized. The stamping of the firm name on the sole is the concluding operation, and then the rubber shoe is ready for sale.-Boston Cor. Chicago Tribune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
Bctrothals in Bulgaria.

Often the Bulgarian peasant maiden undergoes heightened tribulations, of hope deferred and unkind disappoint- ments, between her betrothal and mar riage. If her lover is poor and unable to accumulate the stipulated price set upon her head, and which must be paid before she can become bride, the wedding is sometimes postponed for years. Some times the parent of the prospective bride is 6 considerate father, and in case the whole amount cannot Ee raised, accepts a portion. and gives the young couple time to pay the balance by their united exer- tions.
 But quite as often the "cruel parent" will harken to no such compromise, and no such looso, unbusinesslike settlement, and until their "ship comes in" the daugh- ter has to hoe and reap in her fathers fields Always after the betrothal, how ever, which is a public ceremony gone through with amid much wine drinking and feasting, the young couple are al lowed to bill and coo within the limits of Oriental propriety, and if the fates pre- sume to use them too harshly they some times accomplish happiness by an elope- ment. In that case there come the usual tears and forgiveness upon the runaway couples return, and usually some sort of a compromise between no payment at all to the exacting father and the sum stipu lated at the observation-disclosures Stevens in Woman.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
The Bandmaster of West Point.

The cadet hop is 8 scene of almost be- wildering beauty. It takes place in the mess room in Grant hall, about which are hung the portraits of great commanders, so thickly that it looks like a picture gal lery. The floor is of hard wood and per fectly polished. Upon a little platform the band is seated. Its leader possesses 3 proud and naughty physique, and is eyi- dently profoundly impressed with his own importance. 1 have seen many eminent rested the destinies of states, but hesy small they all look in the presence Of g really exalted bandmaster.
 When he frowns harshly at the bass fiddle, when by twist of the wrist he in- spires the flute to renewed exertiops, when his fiery eye lights on the unhappy man who bangs the cymbals, but banged them at the wrong second, when he b. comes excited and throws himself around on all sides at once, how it does seem as if the music came right out of the end Of his baton. Now he shuts his eyes dream ;ly and moves his hand slowly, like the swell on the sea, while dreamy melody floats upon the heavy air. Now he scarcely moves at ell, and only the OK quisite strain of Q single violin touches your ear. Now his bosom heaves, his eyes glow, his hands beat wildly, and a tumultuous chorus breaks forth like the roar of an angry battery or the shout of 8 victorious hostl And he does it all with just that little black scepter What na- iesty compares with his?-West Point Cor New York Tribune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
Average of Chest Expansion.

The average of expansion for the ''nor- mal' man is three inches; that is, the difference in chest circumference between the completest expiration and the fullest inspiration. If it falls much below this figure, life companies agree that the indi- vidual is an unsafe risk for insurance, be- cause he is not likely to live out his lex pectancy."
 But systematic exercise will increase the expansion considerably. have often examined patients and applicants for in surance whose expansion was over four inches, and in few instances the expan- sion has reached five inches. In most, if not all cases of unusually large expansion the individuals were either vocalists or players on wind instruments, or they had taken special pains to develop their vital capacity. Some years ago, when l first made application for life insurance. my chest expansion was four inches; and this amount was Gin Q few weeks) in creased to five inches by careful exercise, vocal and respiratory.-John L. Davis, A. B., M. D.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
Pearl Diamonds Mental Arithmetic.

My name is Mental Arithmetic. am e book, and l belong to a little girl of the name of Pearl Diamond an the book she does not like. If she does not know her les son she will make terrible face at me and shake me. Sometimes think my back will come off, as if it was my fault that she does not know her lesson. But it is not; are there printed right before her. l have some very hard examples in my life. l was very pretty when she first bought me, but l am an old, torn, dirty book now.
 When the teacher says, Girls, in order for mental" some pupils pout Then l am thrown in the desk, and then when she takes out another book 1 am sure to fall and get hurt, and she is so mad because l fell that she kicks mo very hard. Then she throws me in the desk as hard as she can, as if it was my fault that fell out. Now the strangest thing of all is this little girls mamma al ways calls her Pearl, dear" l do not un- derstand that, when she is so mean and spite ful to me, poor book, who is not to blame for having been made De ynul
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
How Boston Cooks Broil Steak.

At the Boston cooking school, pupils are advised to first wipe and trim a steak; next greese the gridiron and broil over clear fire, turning often. The pupils are taught to count ten and then turn the steak, keeping this up till both sides are scared enough to retain the juice, then cook more slowly. Cook thick slice of steak about six minutes
 The steak is served with Maitre dHotel butter, which is made as follows:
 Cream one-quarter cup butter, add one-half teaspoon salt, one-half saltspoon pepper, one tablespoon chopped parsley and one table spoon lemon juice. This excellent sauce for hot meats keeps very well; quite a quantity of it may be made at a time and put away, if one wishes to do so. Add to the meat at the very moment of serving, as it melts quickly on the hot meat.
 This sauce is also very nice on broiled fish Of any sort
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-09-29
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Few Novel and Effestive Adjuncts In-
 troduced at Modern Dinners.

troduced at Modern Dinners.
 There are so many novel adjuncts to the modern dinner, one grows a little confused when attempting to choose the most effective. DOiles are becoming the embodiment of re- fined taste and labor, and whether embroid- cred by the patient toll of the Orient or by the delft fingers of some American maiden, are almost too dainty to be breathed upon, A style just now in fashion, by the by, is to work table napkins with one large embroid- cred letter The hostess may, if she prefer, write her own initials in letters half an inch or more high across the corner of the napkin and embroider these in over and over stitch, adding, if desired, a sprig of jasmine or forget-me-not underneath the three initials.
 Flowers play Gn important part at dinners and luncheons. At q recent luncheon given to some young girls twelve punches of daffo- dis were procured; attached to each was yard of daffy ribbon. These flowers were massed in one bouquet in the center of the table, from whence a ribbon streamer radi- ated to the plate of each guest, the places being indicated by the names painted across the end of the streamer.
 Candles with colored shades are well nigh indispensable or else low hanging central lamp, with a lace valance. All lamp shades now wear petticoats, and the softened light is becoming and at the same time grateful to the eye
 Fancy dishes of salted almonds and silver trays of bonbons, provided with the dainty tongs now in vogue, prove themselves sinil- ing oases in the desert of linen, and at time when radishes are in season a dish of these crisp ruby vegetables, with their coats peeled back, like the petals of flower, prove most attractive arrangement in green and red.
 A great point gained is to have the table present an attractive appearance without being fussy. It is bad taste to let the nov cities in viands crowd each other ill the courses c little perspective adds to their effect. Ices may be served in the fruit and flower forms now so much affected, and leaf of rose geranium in the finger bowl is not aniss, says Decorator and Furnisher, from which the above items were gleaned.