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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

INJuNcrIoN.-A crusty old citizsp, who
has no children, aud who, it is said, never
was q child himself, to-day, without any
warning, applied to and secured from Judge
Stuart an juoction preventing the ga
zErTE from publishing rare and radiant
poem, entitled "Twas the Night Before
Christmas" The action of this citizen was
li!tlein the extreme, nor is Judge Stuart held
entirely blameless for giving such snap,
Judgment, but he may be partially excused
iroG the fsct that he has recently granted
so many charters Of Incorporation to compa-
uies which ere to have their principal offices
in this city (but which don't), that it has
become in measure mechanical for him TO
affix his seal to ali papers that are present.
ed to him by reputable, even if they are
crusty, citiZ ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24
The Perfection

OF the age in the medical line is the liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, Manufactured
only by the California Fig Syrup Cympany,
San Francisco, California. 1t is agreeable
to the taste, acceptable to the Stomach,
harmless in its nature, painless yet prompt
and thorough in its action. For sale by E.
S. Leadbeater Sc BIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

have had catsrrh for twenty years, and used
all kinds of remedies without relief. Mr.. Smith,
druggist. Of Little Falls, recommended Ely s
Cream Balm. The effect of the first application
was magical, it allayed the inflammation, and
the next morning my head wss as clear as bell.
One bottle has done much good that am
convinced its use will effect permanent cure. 1t
is soothing, pleasant and easy to apply, and
strongly urge its use by ali sulerers.-Geo. Ter
", Little Falls, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

CAN FILL ANY PREscRIPTIoN.-There is
good joke told at the expense Of q city
physician and druggist in which lawyer
also plays an Important part. The doctor,
Who writes wretched hand, hurriedly
penned note 10 his lawyer asking him to
come and see him about legal matter. He
tod colorsd boy to deliver it, and sub5e-
qu5 n,ly the latter made mistake, handing
the ots 10 a druggist near the lawyers OF
fee The druggist scanned the note anc
asked the boy who it was for; aud was told
D.. Biauk. The druggist then disappeared
aud 10 fs@ minutes called the boy and
banded him bottle of medicine. asking II
the doctor had given him any money to pay
for it. The boy answered negatively, aud
proceeded to The doctors office. That eve
niug the doctor went into the druggist
store With the uncork eed bottle of medicine
and asked for the prescription number, ana
when it was produced calculated Great
Heavens man that lisa note to my lawyer"
Tableau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

y. NJ. c. A. NOTES There will be q
Christmas entertainment at the Association
building Tuesday night at O'Clock, 1of
men. The rooms have been decorated foE
tue occasion and look very attractive. Mem
oars' ticket will admit holder and two gen.
tlemen friends.
The O'Clock meeting yesterday after
rocn was very interesting.
The Association rooms are open from y q.
u. till II noon snd from 8 p N. till 10 p. m
week days; and from till p. N. on
sundays. The only difference Gu Christ
l. as day will be that they open a. p. m.
Instead of o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

The ToNTINE This o1cs fam ou5 restau-
rant but which under various proprietors
for some time past has been so mismanagsd
that its excellent reputation he's been almost
forgotten, has again been closed. Tns re-
cent proprietors Messrs. r S. Wddicombe
end j. Il. Brown few days ago made deed
Of assig nment TO Mr.. r. T. Lucas Of all the
household aud kitchen furniture and other
personaI property to secure three notes made
payable to Mr.. NJ. Schuer, trustee for 1904
each Mr.. H. V. Ternsy, q relatlye of
the above mentioned property. The hotel
has been virtually closed for the past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

A HANDSOME SCHOONER The new four
mased schooner Geo. A McFaddoo, recent
y bnlt ct Bath, Me-, by Donald, arrived
here to-day laden with ice for Messrs. F. A.
Resd g. Co. The schooner Ia handsome
vessel of 1900 tons burden and 400 feet
breadth of BEAM She is fitted with all the
modern impro ements, such as steam en-
CINE fer working windlass, sailP, &c, il mag
efficiently furnished and is one of the finest
vessels that has visited this port for long
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

PERSONAL Among the railroad notes OF
the New York Ecening Sun of the 2l5t is the
following wv w. KIuZsr is the most popu-
lar man on the Long Island road His name
is a household word, aud even the wives OF
the mem often speak feeiDely Of him. 1t IS
simply because he IS the company paymas-
ter aud al are occasionally interested in
meeting him He has been with the road a
long time and has handled rs much money
a. a royal pens.oner. The boys have neat
2iltle saying OF their own, which has mean
ing known only to them. 1t is this: When
the ghost walks Mr.. X. takes the leading
part Mr. Kirz4r is native of this city
Colonel Morton Marye, Auditor Of Public
Accounts, who has been sick for the past two
DAYS al his home in A-Elaud was reported
bsiler Yesterday, and expected to be at
he flee III Richmond to day.
Nc I'M a. Carr, OF Roanoke is visiting
fri~c d. in this city.
II IA George Il. Vending, of Illinois, the
distinguished orator and lecturer, is in the
city, where Mrs. Wedding is spending the
witter He Is accompanied by his daughter
Mr. John Perry, who has been quite Ill for
some weeks past, is cut again.
Miss Juia English, who mas been attend
inu d conservatory OF music in Baltimore, is
at home for the holidays.
Mr.. Willie IcVeigh who has been con-
fined to bis home by illness for some time, is
out again.
Rev. H. Suter, has been quite indis-
p .sed, suffering with a severe cold, for the
pat few days, and was not able TO officlate
nj Christ Church yesterday.
Capt. P. H. Ray, U. S. A, is visiting Mr.
y. c. Harmon.
Masters Thomas Watkins and Edgar
O'B5ien, students at the University of Vir-
ginia, ere home for the holidays.
Col. W H Chapman, of the U. s. inter
nal revenue service, stationed at Atlanta, is
in the city to spend the holidays with his
family.
Miss Minnie Young, of Baltimore, is 10
the city to spend her HOLIDAYS with bel
brother, Rev. w. J. Young.
Mr.. Jalius B. Crowel is at home for the
HOLIDAYS.
Mr Rnmsey Smithson, IT,. of Winchester
is visiting friends in the city.
Mr. Ches H. Burroughs, OF Baltimore, Is
spending the holidays with his parents in
this city.
Cadet Leigh w Reid, jr., is spending the
holidays at home.
Mss Bessie Jameson, who has been ell
tsnding school at Gordonsv:ile, is spending
the holidays at home.
E1giueer 2. McCrink, of the quarantine
steamer Woodwork, now stationed oil the
Capes, is in this city to spend his Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

The REV. GEO. H THAYER, of Bourbon
lad, says: Both myself and wife owe our
lives TO SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CURE
Sold By f S. Lead bester & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer liz gusr.
anteed to cure you. Sold by E. S. Lsadbeat.
or & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24
LOCAL MATTERS

For this section fair, warmer weather, general
southerly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

The OPERA HoUsE.-The version OF
Uncle Toms Cabin interpreted By Stetsons
Company will exhibit here to morrow night.
The excellent company comprises two com
zeal Topsy's and two ludicrous musical
Marks The fac scenery the novel mechani'
cal eff Cts, the blood hounds, two brass
bands, and the jubilee singers will all unite
in making the Performance an interesting
one to those who are fond of that class OF
plays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

CHRISTMAS To all the readers of the
GAZETTE, we wish merry, happy Christ.
mas, and,
Like harvest sheaves whose promise
Lies within each golden ear,
Nlsy rich store of Joy and blessing
Meet you in the coming year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

SACRED CONCERT. II. E. Church
choir, of Washington, will give concert at
Lannon's Opera House, Thursday evening,
under the auspices of the Temple Reliei
Working club of Roberts Chapel, N. E.
Church, for the benefit of the Chapel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

fyou want Xmas goods call and see what
Bfoadus & Smith offer at moderate prices,
dec14 TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

The society for the prevention of cruelty
to animals are going to take a long Gum.
mer's holiday. Since the introduction Of
Salvation Oil, they've almost nothing to 90
row. but to rub occasionally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

ROBBED IN A CHURCH-Mr. Stephen
Moore, of Georgetown, came to this city on
Saturday evening last to repair some of the
pipes of the organ at Chris: Church. Ga his
way to tha church he employed negro
youth named Simon Thomas to blow the
bellows. Alter reaching the church Mr.
Moore removed bis overcoat, hung it up.and
went into the organ, coming out about ten
minutes later to instruct the boy how to
work the bellows. Shortly afterwards the
boy gave some excuse for leaving and later
Mr. Moore found that his pocketbook, con-
tanning $3.50, had disappeared. He reported
the facts to police headquarters, and yester-
day Lieut.. Smith, assisted by Officers B)ntz
and Grady, arrested Thomas, but the money
bad been disbursed literally among his
friends, to enc of whom, Asbury Bell, had
been given Sis, which was recovered. The
Remaining Sl12 seems to have been squan
dered. Several other parties we're arrested
in connection with the theft. and this morn
ing ,afler partial hearing, Mayor Downham
continued the case till Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

TnE GAZETTE is not published on Christina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

DEATHS Mrs. w. c. Yeaton, wife of Mr.
W. c. Yeaton, formerly OF this city but now
OF Bridgeport, Conn, died m ths later city
on the 10th inst.
Mr.. julius Rosenthal, son of Mr.. E. Ros-
enthal of this city, died at Denver. Col, on
Saturday last. His remains will be brought
ere for jpterment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

DEMOCRATIC CLUE The Hendricks dem.
ocratic club will in feE days take charge
of the rooms on the corner of King and
Washington streets, cow occupied by the
Arlington club, and will at opce commence
preparing for the spring campaign. The
club proposes to keep the rooms open at
all times, to have democratic campaign
literature always on hand snd to keep an
active lookout for the welfare OF the demo.
cratic party in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

ELEcrIoN.-At the annual meeting fthe
Hydraulon council, No. SO, Order of Amer,
lean Fireman, held or Saturday night last,
the following officers we're elected: Presl
dent, Richard L. Carne; Vice President,
Charles Goodrich; Treasurer, George w.
DIX; Door keeper, Joseph II. Young, all for
one year and Braxton B Smith and Il Har-
ry Massey, Directors for three years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

PRESENTATION Att the close OF the cnem
cal lecture at st, Johns Academy last Ffi
day evening Cadet Sergt. Davi' Il Lich-
tensteip, of New Orleans, came forward and,
with highly appropriate address, present
ed the Principal Mr.. Richard l.. Carne with
handsome pair of gold speotaclas and a
ten volume illustrated edition of Dickens +
works, on the part Of the senior division.
Mr.. Carne replied in an address Of thank
for the handsome gifts and of earnest exhor
tation to the cadets to do always what tru h
aud honor dictate. assuring than that 10
more sgreeao'e eif ctul / be made hin han
their good c,.duct and good reputation
through life Ga Saturday ALMOST all tie
cadets LEI. for their ZONES, school WORK be
ng suspended until the night OF the 2od OF
January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-24

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cold with seven prisoners and seven
dodgers at The station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
Simon Thomas. coored, arrested BY off,
Ger Bontz, charged with Stealing $3.50 from
Stephen Moore, ana Richard Cooper and
Asbury Bell for being accompices were
locked up for further examination. Louise
Thomas also charged with being an acces
sorv to the robbery was dismissed.
Henry Munson and Abe Douglas, co!ored,
arrested by officer Davis for discrderly con
duct were fined $3.50 each.
Joe Jones, colored, arrested by officers
Grady and Bonz, charged with breaking
into the dwelling Of Sefer Blouse. aud Thoe.
Ashton, coored arrested by officers McCuen
and Simpson charged with stealing milk
from the steamer City of Alexandria had
their cases continued.
Jack Dillon, arrested on the chargs Of
shooting Marshall Carr, WAS released on col
lateral
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Delaware College.
THE DIREcToRsHIP OF DELAWARE COLLEGE
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
VACANT.
WON lhe IKorninr Me,ns.l !

The meeting ofthe Board of Trustees of
the Delaware College was chiefly character
lied by a new species Of harmony which al
lowed the transaction of much important
business a preponderence of which now de-
wolves upon the board since the establish
ment Of the agricultural experimental sta
tion in conjunction with the college.
The meeting on Tuesday last to which re-
porters were cordially admitted, was a spec
ial one called for the purpose of completing
much oflthe business Of the experiment sta
tion namely, the election ofseveral additional
professors, the selection of farm for the
use Of the experiment station, together with
some details connected with the college
proper and the reorganization of its curricu.
lum.
The first business before the board was the
reception Of the report of the committee on
curriculum. The result of the deliberation
Of this committee was a recommendation to
change the different courses in many impor-
tant particulars, dropping entirely the liter
ary course and adding in its place Latin
scientific course, embracing most all Of the
mechanic arts, and including the single clas-
sical study Of Latin, The report of the COM
mittee was accepted with the exception Of
the recommendation that Latin be made COM
pulsery in Sophomore year The letters of
of President A. N. Raub and Pro-
fessor George D. Purinton as director Of the
experiment station were read.
The board accepted the report of the CONF
mittee on agriculture, recommending an ad-
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
More from the De Braak.

A special to the Philadelphia Ledger from
Lewes on Sunday says
The treasure seekers on the City of Long
Branch had both wind and tide favo rable
yesterday, and no difficulty was experienced
in bringing the vessel almost directly over
the spot where the De Braak is supposed to
lie.
Two descents were made during the day.
Diver Peddrick being first lowered from the
vessel about II. 80 O'Clock a. III. He remained
below about an hour and quarter, and in
the short interval of slack water his course
on the floor of the bay could be easily traced
by the bubbles escaping to the surface. He
halted finally beneath the starboard bow and
signaled along the life line for a rope. Upon
being drawn up, Mr., Peddrick said he had
discovered another mound similar to that
described before, four feet high and about
one hundred feet long, the two evidently
being the remains of the fore and aft parts
of vessel. On one of the mounds, he said
was small anchor weighing from eighty to
one hundred pounds, attached by a rope to
a water-soaked buoy log. The anchor and
buoy, he thought strongly resembled those
DR.. Pancoast had lost at this spot last year.
The rope he had fastened to the anchor, and
it was attached to a float by Captain Adams
order, TO indicate the spot The anchor will
probably be raised tomorrow
A second descent was made at O'Clock in
the evening by Edward Hickman, the diver
brought on from New York on Friday. Mr..
Hickman was employed in 1886 in diving to
the decks of the Oregon which sank in that
year OF Fire Island in 100 feet of water. His
Investigations confirmed those Of Mr.. Ped
drick, but a strong tide and fresh wind COM
ing up prevented long stay under water.
Mr.. Hickman thought it would be soon
seen whether or not the two mounds con-
tanned the remains of the Braak. With the
aid of the powerful suction pump on board
of the City of Long Branch, he said the debris
could be removed in little over FIVE days.
An effort will be made again, it is said to
have the suction pipe at work early this week
in case the wind and tide permit
As news of the expedition spreads along
the coast, much interest in the treasure-seek-
ing is created. Much interest is also shown
by the inward and outward bound craft No
visitors, are, however, permitted on board,
so as to prevent as far as possible any inter
ference with the work. Captain Adams and
Lieutenant Blow deprecate the publicity the
expedition has gained, and say they would
much prefer that nothing had been an
nounced until its conclusion.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Thief Arrested.

The news was received with the utmost
satisfaction by the community that he had
terrorized; but the arrest of disease that
is stealing away loved and valued life, is an
achievement that should inspire heartfelt
gratitude Chilliness, cold extremities, de-
pressed spirits, and extremely miserable SEN
sations, with pale, wan features, are the re-
suits Of disordered kidneys and liver. Arrest
the cause at once by taking Dr. Pierce's Col
den Medical Discovery. It is a purely veg
etable detective, that will ferret out and cap
ture the most subtle lung or blood disorder,
Druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
COMMUNICATION.
DELAWARE GRUMBLERs.

We outsiders, judging from the statements
made in the Delaware papers, or extracts
from them published in the northern papers,
think that the people of that State are the
most ill-used, the most oppressed, the most
poverty-stricken, the most down -trodden,
and the most unhappy Of any people in the
United States. Those who have been among
the Delawareans, know however, that these
things are not actually So Nevertheless,
it has to be conceded that they are the most
chronic grllmblers in the whole country; so
little appreciating the many blessings which
surround them, that their happiness mainly
consists in being unhappy.
Is it cold winter the fruit crop will be
all destroyed. And they spead their even
inRs toasting their shins before a roaring
good FIRE worrying about it. Never calling
to mind that the scarcity of staple article
always increases its market value, and that
the law of compensation always equalizes
things.
Is it plethoric crop7 Then for half
day they hang around the railroad stations,
or the stores, bewailing with their sympa-
thizing hearers the low prices they will re-
eeive, owing to glutted markets. Never
remembering that decrease of twenty-five
per cent in the price Of such articles as they
have to sell, means an increase of fifty per
cent. or more in their consumption.
Is it the rascality OF the commission men
They rise up in the meetings of the Grange
or other farmers gatherings and expatiate
on this subject with feelings Of injured limo.
cence; at the same time having letters in
their pockets from these very commission
men denouncing them for mixing lined eggs
with their strictly fresh Delaware eggs;'
or for short counting Of eggs in crates or bar
reis; or for having the two upper trays Of
berries in a crate extra 6ne, and the four
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Revolvers for Ofncers of the Ma
tional Guard.

The following extract from Shooting
and Fishing of July 2s.wiIl be ofinter-
est to the officers Ofthe National Guard
OF this State:
Revolver shooting was for the first time
introduced by the staff officers Of the Second
Brigade. Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, at
the annual encampment at South Framing
ham last week The arm has not been Off
cially adopted by the State, but it is gener-
ally believed that it will soon be, and required
as part of an officers equipment. Many Of
the volunteers anticipating this have
equipped themselves, and in brief time
become wonderfully proficient in the use OF
the weapon"
Officers are supposed to be the superiors
of privates in point of military knowledge,
and are selected for their efficiency in most
States. In engagements they are more the
object of attack than priYates, and their loss
is supposed to be greater than those from
the rank, but with all this they have nothing
at the present time to protect the mselves but
an ornament known as a sword, which is as
harmless as a riding whip. Officers should
be equipped with revolvers and taught to
use them skillfully. They will probably be
issued in Massachusetts, within year, and
with few months practice many will be
able to handle this greatest of modern FIRE
arms with skill equal to the best known.
The same excellent journal prints in full,
and heads with note Of commendation, the
instructions for rifle practice lately issued by
Lieutenant Colonel C. J. Hart to the National
Guard of Delaware. Approval from such a
source amounts to something.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Our warships to do North.
(BalfiNlo,e SUM-

Rear Admiral Luce has been ordered
by Secretary Whitney to send all avail
able ships ofthe North Atlantic squad
ron to the Canadian fishing waters to
look after the interests Of American
fishermen. UEtil the treaty negotia-
ted last winter is ratified there win be
numerous occasions for trouble, and it
Is thought to be advisable to have our
armed vessels there in readiness for
an emergency. The possibility of
complications leading to war is to
some extent, perhaps, increased by the
presence Of American and Canadian
cruisers in the same waters, but the
Senate's stand in regard to our rela-
tions with Canada is bellIgerent, and
an acciden tai war would not be un-
welcome to its fiery spirits. Whether
the West and South want war just
now in addition TO their other troubles
is not so clear. They have nothing
to make by it. But the New England
States, eager for contracts, might
buckle on their armor with a light
heart. We will call around and help
them, though, if we hear the Britishers
are licking them very badly. ]
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Pierce I Carnoaa VS. Farmers,


In a case touching the interests
of every farmer now pending,
Pierce & Carmean purpose to
clearly demonstrate the following
facts, to wit:
1st - That the "MIssoURI
DRILL" will SOW wheat as well,
and sow PHOSPHATE BETTER, than
any other drill in the market.
Seward Simpson, son of VIM. I.
Simpson, has used one of these
drills and will bear testimony to
its merits as a phosphate sower.
2nd That peach and apple
parers,roll sulphur, wooden bowls,
knives, and all supplies for evap-
orators or Gamers, can be bought
in large or small quantities at
bottom prices.
3rd-That the "Bissell Chilled
Plow" will do its work better and
last as long as any plow made.
4th-That the best peach bas-
ket made for this market, Is for
sale at Pierce & Carmean's.
5th-That the best driven wells
(not cheapest) are put down by
Pierce & Carmean at short notice.
6th-That their stock of turnip
seed has been nearly cleared out ;
but that they keep the best seeds
in market in season.
7th-That their farm wagons
and machinery, agricultural i'm
plements and stock of builders
hardware is the best.
8th-That barbed wire, screens
for windows and doors,and every
thing in a frst-class hardware
store may be found at Pierce &
Carmeans.
There is one thing evident; viz:
the business of Pierce & Carmean
is growing, and growing rapidly.