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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-18
Invitation to the Sportsman.
(Picayune.]

rth the MISREPRESENTATION 9Haal thus sets
irish in lis meetiA6Ss which Vermi!lion
ate call a.6e Southwestern part OF !he
40 tipresents to the devo'ees Oh '"e
It'd and gun: ,,o
There Is at times an abundance VI ~ ,s
h;s nnrish. Deer and bear as wei o.
~ LIZ, Ins and prairie chickens have oeen
s .,nm ;,;ch exter minated. But there are
we 81 partridges, squirrels ana Mares,
Plon;;y tnr rreese and ducks by the mllNons
~ ~ the marshes along the seaco asH
aioS hovs' and through the prairies. 1hesG
anu Trant and ducks get very 1at, anu
&c arcellent for tho table. Great NUM-
az resort to this region IN Wlhtei,
onG remain throughout the winter seaso .,ni
rom twenty to forty brace may Do Haks o~
ner day by q good gunner. tne ,ot;aa 81
swine and three or four other vaIiesaes o ~,
nJover and curlews ana sanuPiPolss
found here in abundance. I Inc p". Iva ;s
sandpiper arrives here IN Augus.E, e ans su =.
yery fat and of extreme delicacy; Smey Su IN
pass anything of the klnd 10 70 H,v"r Viii
tha United States for delicious nav1.' mnUf
tMo oxcention Of short Intervals, eoos
| shootinr is to be had throughout inc Sea,
| Eisl, and oysters are abundant aions W.,
sencoast in tho bays and salt wafer pa ayyG.,,
In Vermillion bay arc mulieS. otha
| sheonhoad, turtles and crabs anu E' ~
binds. I'M tho Vormillion river anu az AZ. ~
other rivers or bayous arc catiisi' o"'"''
sunperch and bass. ., .,,
This region is reached by ra'', VIM
; all the creeks and bays are naV'ga
!. HE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-18
Mr.. Truman and John c. Calhoun.

lRome (Ga.) Sentinel.l 10
DARN the recent visit OF lso!he
committee to Mr.. Thurman ts!is. ~.
versation naturally turns the i IVA con-
greatest of Southern. -, mon the
(lalhONy I..hn
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-08-18

A New York telegram says: Ameha
Rives, the imaginative Southerner
who shocked the prudes with ner III !,
erary " ork, the "Quick and the Dead,
nromises new sensation. 1t Is ora
matte poem on Herod and Josephine,
az wild as u nightmare and as terrible
% phantasmagoria. 1t VIII appear
in Lippincotrs, to be anticipated, now y.
ever, in a week by the daily press. 4.
may aud will outrage tne p,". .onS
h;oh Miss Rives is now Mrs. Chan.
ler' and has a wild poesy OF nature
which even the weird and uncannS
Whitman cannot approach. While tn
old gray poet makes nature grand ane
towering, Mss Rives makes the pas
sion of love one OF intensity ana con
suming flame. She is destined 10 DC
: literary lion in the metropolis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

JoHN NJ. BURKE.-On good authority it Is
stated that Johu NJ Burke, whose home ID
all over the CCenr dAlene country, Is likely
70 he the uextnominee of the Idaho democ'
racy for Delegate to Congress from that Ter,
ritory. He is most popular. publlc.splr,,
tied and capable gentleman. If there saouid
be more democrats than republicans IN lda'
no on the day OF election his chances OF sue
cess would be excellent. for certainly no
democrat could possibly find an excuse Tor
voting against MIN on personal grounds.
Dir Burke is distinctiyely 3 Western man
End typical pioneer. His brains snd en- en-,
iefprs9 add whole.souled generosity VIII
make hm prominent and well liked any
where whether among the prospectors on
SanseiPesk or among thestatesmen stW ash-
iogton.-BWte Inter Mountain.
Mr.. Burke's numerous friends hereahou,s
Viii be pleased TO learn Of his bright poiiti-
cal prospects,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

No MEETING.-A meeting of the Virginia
Amateur Oarsmen Association was to have
been held 10 this city last night, but swing
20 the inability of the delegates from Peters
burg Richmond and Fredericksburg to get
here. ca account Of the suspension of travel,
there was no quorum present, and the meet
;ne adjourned till April 18th next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

THE BRIDGE Observation-Disclosures Of
the several committees on the celebration in
Georgetown Of the opening of the Aqueduct
bridge report favorable progress. Mr.. N.
w. Febrey, chairman of the Virginia COM
nit'ee, says he hopes to have Gov. Lee to
make au address for the Virginia delegation
on the day the celebration occurs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

BoREAs ON THE RAMPAGE.-The piercing
cad fierce northwesterly wind which set 10
late Sunday afternoon has continued with
unabated fury ever since indeed, last night
4 was thought it gathered strength, and
WIZ, tie rapidly falling temperature and the
clon3. Of snow which were waited through
the .ir >odered the night extremely weird,
and canset avery one who could stay with
in doors TO IN ps" the stoves as their best
hisnds This NJ 'arning the gale was as fierce
as eyer, and with n;s signs of diminishing
and as The day wore o1 the SKY became a
cloudy and the air still ncors frigid, render
log the tempera ture of this ssotio ms some me-
what akin to that of Greenland. tne s's
raI office promises no relief for tbs he ~
twelve hours at least, predicting "iresh 10
brisk northwesterly winds and colder, lall 81,
weather." but about four o'clock the force OF
tne wiad sbsted perceptibly and snow pe'
g,n 10 fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cold
aud windy with two prisoners and seven
dodgers at the station house.
The only case before the Mayor this
morning was that of Hannah Washington
and Winnie Scott, both colored, arrested by
officers Hayes and Henry for disorderly con-
dnct. They were fined s. each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

CHURCH NoTEs. AT meeting of the
members OF the Methodist Protestant
Church, held last night. Mr. Jas. R. Cation
vas elected delegate aud Mr.. n. s. Greena
way alternate: to the annual conference
which will meet in Baltimore next month.
The following we're elected stewards for the
ensuing year: Messrs. H. N. Hantzmon,
Geo. F. Steoer. Chas. Hantzmop, Jas. l..
Petit, Il T. Petit, Edgar Lyles, N. s.
Greenaway. John w. Summers and A.
Dean.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13
The Raresr of COMPUTATIONS.

True delicecy Of flavor with true efficacy
OF action mas been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs. Its pleasant taste end beneficial
effects have iendtre1 it immensely popular
1t cleaLses the System. cures Cosliveness,
etc. E. s Leadbeater & Bro, agents, Alex
andrin. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

NOTICE :. :.
cORPORATION TAXES FOR 1887 ARE NOV
OVERDUE.
We shall eudeavor to call on all as sooa as pos,
sible AS we have such large number OF bills to
collect it will be impossible to call on any one
more than once. All bills must be paid by May
LIST, or we will be compelled to enforce the law.
Gffice hours: 9 to 10. Call at once.
EN-. ADAMS, Col. North. Dist.
AT. cox, Col. South. Dist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

Novelties in Bonnet and Scarf Pins, the
latest for Easter souvenirs. Call and sec
them Of r. G. Acton's, COG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

For this section fresh to brisk northwest wind, },
colder. fsir weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13
OF THE DEMOCRATIC
ID CIqrV COMMITTEE

TEADOTTARTERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC
III CITY COMMITTEE.
Democratic ward meetings will be held at the
usual aces in this city on FRIDAY next, at
$50 p. M, to elect delegates to the State conven
ton to b, hold in the city of Norfolk, May 10TH
1888. This city il entitled to fourteen delegates,
distributed as follows;
First ward, 3.
Second ward, 2.
Third ward, o.
Fourth ward, 4. ,
A nomination for member of the City Council
from, the Third ward, to be voted for at the cleo
ton 20 be held on the 22d Instant VIII DC maae
at said Third ward meeting OF March 10, 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

r5,HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK y
Ho1' DERS OF THE VIRGINIA IRON SHIP
pIIInJNG COMPANY for the election of Off
GERS and the TRANSACTION of any other business that
nav come before the stockholders will be held at
The company's office az Alexandra, Va, APRIL
10Th, at u o'clock:
oS o'u'' V w CHARLES E. MOODY,
m,,- David Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

Low TIDg4-The prevailing northwest
vinds have eau ed lower tides il the Poto
mac than have evar been known, the stream
almost as far "a the eye can reach. looking
more ike canal than q river. The fats
are completely nude. and the water about
ore foot below the chanuel banks Indeed,
so long have the fats been exposed that
clouds of duet are waited from them by the
Winds. Many stranded fish have been
caught by those vino were willing to bravo
the boiean blasts while searching for them.
The water has been blown out Oft the docks,
and many articles which had previously
been lost at several wharves have been re
covered, among them pocket-book con-
tanning some money and gold chain. The
Norfolk steamer George Lsary could not
make her trip to Norfolk last night in con-
sequence of the low tide, aud the Washing
ton ferry boats made but one trip to-day
between tbs two cities, it being impossible
10 &c; the steamers into their docks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13
Give ErY.s Cream HaIm =

Give Ely's Cream Balm trial. This
Justly celebrated remedy for the of catarrh,
nay fever cold in the head, &C., can be obtained of
any reputable druggist AID may be relied upon as
safe and pleasant remedy for the above COM
a liquid snuff or powder. has no offensive odor
and csn be used at any time with good results, as
thousands can testify among them some of the at.
taches OF this oflice.-SpUit Of The Times, May 80,
1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

CHARTER GRANTED.-JudgeK Keith, of the
Circuit Court. has granted charter of in
corporation to the Washington and Virginia
Underground Conduit and Cor struction Com
pany. The object of the company is the
construction of underground condnits or
other systems for electric currents for tele-
graph, telephone. electric lights, &c. The
capital stock of the company is to be
100000, divided into 500 shares, and the
principal office is to located in this city.
The officers named are f. W. Tyler. presi
dent; Horatio Browning, vice president H..
r Elliott, secretary c. S. Bradley, treas.
urer, and C. NJ. McNstt, general manager,
all of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

ExPEDIrINa BUSINESS q dozen
ieiegaphers from Washington Cams TO this
city this morning and occupied desks in
The Western Union Office where they
feceiv d such messages from the South as
~ere Intended for Washington, and forward
ed them TO that city by train. Several oil
tie wires from the South have been re.
fsir'd as far az this city, but as ali the lines
between here and Washington are down
Che Western Union company adopted this
method to expedite their business. The
operators st once went TO work getting up
lee business which had been delayed since
Sunday night. The wires used were these
via LynchburG, as the lines along the A. q
r L. r. are still down. The operators VIII
probably get through their business and no
turn 10 Washington Tonight. The Western
onion company to day had large force 2:
men a work on the Frustrated line between
Ills city and Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

IHE SPRING ELECTION approaching
spring election is the question now being
more or less discussed, and as coon as the
weather becomes moro in keeping with the
season the candidates will commence more
active canysss than they have been quietly
conducting for the past week or two. The
oficers 10 be elected in May are the City
Treasurer, Commemorative Attorney, City
Sergeant, Commissioner of the Rev, nue.,
Clerk of the Court and Magistrates The
democrats will, of course. hold primary
election to choose their candidates for the
various offcts and it is understood that the
republicans will put full ticket in the
field. In the primary, so far as known,
City Treasurer Harlow, City Sergeant
Smith and Clerk Beach. will have no oppo.
sition, though there is ample time for
other candidates to enter the list should
they feel so inclined. For Commissioner of
the Revenue Msj. Geo. Duffsy, the present
incumbent. Will be opposed by President of
the Common Council ]. T. Sweeney. and for
Commonwealth Attorney, Mr.. Leonard
Marbury, the present. incumbent, by Mr..
Julian w. Holt. For the Office of Magis-
trate there is rarely any contest, it often
being difficult to get competent citizens to
serve. AZ before stated, the republicans
will put full ticket in the field. Not that
they expect 10 fill any of the Offices, for the
city has not gone republican for many years,
but their objact is to keep the party organ.
lied for the Presidential election next fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

WILLIE PRoBATED.-The wills OF the late
Miss Virginia E. Clarksop, Mrs Mary E
Williams and JAS w. Nails, were admitted
N probate in the Corporation Court to-day.
Miss Clarkeon devised her property as
f,ows: The house and lot on Pitt street
n Mary Spilman in fee simple, and the
house. on Wolfe and at the corner of Wilkes
and Pitt streets TO the same during her life.
after which they are to be sold and The pro
ceeds divided among the Conference Of ST..
Nary's, ofthe Society of st. Vincent Of Paul;
the Alexandria Io6rmary, and to the Little
SISTERS of the Poor of Washington to whom
me also leaves $500. She also leaves Mary
Spilmen most of her household furniture
and $500 in u s bonds. To her sister
Elizabeth Ciarkson she left several pieces
of family furniture TO her brother Edward
CARLSON 500; to her nephew Edward
Ciarksor 1900 and to Martha Masters and
Elizabeth Doran $500 each. A few other
small requests are made. Mary Spilm an
is appointed executrix.
Mrs Mary E. Williams bequeathed her
property valued at about 1000 to her has.
band David Williams, whom she also named
a. executor.
Mr.. J. w Nails bequeathed his property as
follows: MS sou LEWIS a, Nh!iS, Tue
brick dwelling and lot No. 5l7 south Alfred
street, aud the frame dwelling No. SIG, al
ioining together with his household and
kitchen furniture; to his niece Josephine
Lndwick, house and lot No. 52l south AL
fred street; to his son g. w. Nails. house
and lot No 523 south Alfred street to his
daughter Mary 2 Simpson. houses and oss
Nos. - and 527 south Alfred street. to his
daughter Roberta c. Davis. houss ,.i.d lot
No. 529 sonln Alfred sttest AMI to his
daughter AL eria Murray, house and lot
No. 53l south 4 fred street The value of
TIE property IS estimated at $500 and Mr..
J T. Nails wa' namad executor with Mr..
3 w Nails, bat the latter declined to act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

DELAYED TRA1Ns.-Railroade4ravel which
SSs Ia measure suspended yesterday has
Ssen resumed, aud to day ell OF the trains
uue here, except those from the North, nave
arrived, though most of them were from one
70 thrse hours late. No mail north OF Baitl-
more has been received here since Sunday.
a'0s' Of lhs tel graphic wires along the dit
81 rent roads are still down, but large forces
~ men are at york on them and by tonight
s Ss thought that sufficient number Will be
S s.uug over, which to transact the pressing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

FROZEN TO DEATH.-The body OF col
ored man, about so or 35 years of age was
found in the corner of fence in a field near
Watkins mill, in Fairfax county, few
miles from the city, this morning by railroad
track hands and those employed in repair
ing the telegraph lines Frustrated by the
storm of Sunday night. The name of the
deceased is not known, but it is thought
that he had been working for Mr.. Fletcher,
near Annardale. The man referred to
had wife and one or two children, and was
seen 10 the vicinity of West End yesterday
afternoon in an intoxicated condition. 1t is
supposed he sought refuge from the cold
and falling asleep was frozan to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

EoRPoRATioN CoURr-Judge Clarke, OF
Winchester preoiding.-Henry Clapdore ct.
sl.vs. +. l. Norton motion to sell proper
y attached at shipyard ; motion denied Cd
ne ground that the evidence does not show
To-. mat The property is expenaiveto keep under
9s meaniug Of the statute, which authorl-
1ss the sale of property attached where it Is
e1pe 'siVe 10 keep.
The ,Siil of Virginia E. Clarkson was ad-
3itied to probate. and Mary Spilman quail
ned as execu'rix.
tbs will Of Nary E. Williams was admit,
Ted to probate ans David Williams qualified
as executor.
The Will OIL. W. Nslls was admitted to
Probate and ]. T. Nails qualified as execn-
Cou-, adjourned till tomorrow morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

The ground hogs six week" will De ur
to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-13

NOTICE-A meeting of the GENTLEMEN's
IN DRIVING ASSOCIATION of Alexandria
will be held TONIGHT at S O'clock, at the ofico
of NJ. B. Harlow to perfect an organization Under
the charter.
1t GEO. UHLER. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10
A REBURE.
n II Y ID 2 IT Y.
p 10 The Providence Journal.

Boston Letter TO The Providence Journal
An incident which happened at dinner party OF gen.
emen recently is worth setting down for the reflections
II suggests One Of the guests known to be dpsO
maniac although after struggle he had succeed
ed In breaking away from the dreadful habit OF ntemper
ance which had from dissolue ancestors. His only
safety lay In total abstinence and although this
sion wine abundant, he did not taste IT,
At length It occurred TO the host that practical Jest
would be amusing and by his direction the walter filled
the tumber OF this guest with gin instead water There
being difference In the appearance and being
his lips The instant he t1sted It he compehended what
had been DONE and without word he the glass down
and left the His nearest neighbor astonlshed
his unceremonious eavetakng turned what was
matter when grins waiter directed his atten.
ton to the still full tumber. lie took It up examined
the contents and understanding the cruel Joke
tim, and with only glance Of Indignation by way OF
neighbor in sought and found the explanation OF this
singular breach OF etiquette and the action Of the others
having furnished him cew to the sharpest method Of
expressing the Indignation any right minded man must
feel he, In turn, contemptuousy left the table
To cut the matter short every guest I'm turn amid a
silence Impressive the host either the
or the presence OF mind to break H. departed I'm utter
silence gver OF the feast left To digest
hest he might this bitter but richly mcrcd rcbuke
upon his outrageous conduct 1t IS satisfaction 10 be
able to add the dpsomaniac had the courage and
ence OF mind carriage and drive home at
where he remained until he had conquered the cravings
excited by the Of alcohol he had unwngy taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10

and perfect applicability TO any codc more espec"y @
Morse Geographic code. The dash element OF inc Mo's'
code is represented by any two symbols exposed stimuli
,aneously 10 ycw ami element by the exposition
o. one symbol Tic old method requires mat the various
elements OF any code shall be symbozed by the yaria
tions I'm the time OF the exposition or movement OF
single signal There several insuperabe dimcutes
I'm the way OF the old system One Is the great
strain on the eyes receiver In measuring the eneh
of each signal Another the slow rate OF transmits
sim and finally the constant and unremtng practice
REQUIRED to secure any degree proficiency The double
svmbo, system insures rapid transmission absolute ac
curacy Quick proficiency and freedom from undue strain
upon the eyeseht and mental efforts OF the operator
The apparatus affords the most reliable means for
nj chit and day work and in all kinds OF weather Inc
cot OF tho plant for connecting any two points say I'VE 10
twelve miles apart, is extremely small as compared with
The expense OF land line cable few hundred dollars
ne eomnared 70 thousands Practical tests have shown
that the new system can relied upon in all kinds OF
weather even in fog and rain, where the distance be-
tween stations does exceed ten miles The double
symbol system PERMITS rapid rate OF transmission about
twenty words minute more than double that OF tho
old single symbol system
with this great increase Of speed there is CORES
nondng increase OF accuracy and thus ,or commercial
purposes We extraordinarily cheap means OF CON-
municaton anordirg the necessary requisites Of speed
and accuracy / think this system OF visual signalling
must supplant submarine cables in opera
ton along lake. Atlantic and Pacific coasts and open
communication points where now 1t is impractic-
able 10 accomplish anything The double symbol system
Is found to be specially applicable the requirements of
marine signals where communication is maintained be.
tween ships in the ong between vessel and
Soma land station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-10

bowling down, adored shangh anH his imRen scroll.
cestors the Reader OF Prayers holding up tno o. ,hs
infohng the orson. II had grown que darn ~ nsi,
time and an officer OF the Court OF oacr,nces ~
beside the Emperor and throw a dim usnt upeu .a
scroll with lighted taper, the rest or Ine imnc
buidIng being almost in darkness. Inc Payo,'
over the Emperor rose and knet thrice IN rapu SUI
cossion then kowtowed nine times 10 tne iapIx ,
after which the offerings Of incense, SILK aDd w,no
were each brought by noble bearers, and a cusnon
having been made ready, the Master OF ceenoes
conducted tho Emperor TO It. band OF cohc Nt
musicians playing antique airs the while .seA',
the paper sycee and portions from the caIcasses o o
sacrfcia offerings, the sken prayer scroll, ana M
ccnre were all soemnly carried 10 their PLACES w
the officers Of the Board Of Ceremonies the a,
OF sacrfcial Worship and the Court OF imPeIIai
Entertainments who, after going through the Pr
scribed and ancient FORMS soemny burned ne ons h
ings to ashes on the altar Them kneeling before I'M
Imperial seat the Chief Of the "court OF sacnc,st
Worship announced TO the Emperor that the angus
ceremony was The Emperor was at once Tar
ried through the inner and outer gates In MS psan
oun TO the Buddhist Temple. where he burned VI,
cense before the great Imperial altar. and afterwaI
repeated the ceremony in the Temple OF the GOO .,
War, Kwangti, whore he was received by scvers a.
hundred Tavist priests in fun canontcais VINO h.el'
tho entrance This ceremony finished; inc , Mn,
peror returned in state to his Palace In the feiow
City, and the procession dispersed, HIS MaJeSy y,
after paving HIS poets 10 the aged empress, aV
tended q meeting Of his Cabinet