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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
HEALTH is WEALTH.

On T.. q Wnrs NfHvE Asb ruifv TmtTfEst
nruauniurd Uecihc for iiifirra uiuiuCs. Con.
Ols prI.ifaun ciuaod hy tilo uar of alcohol uf i0
bloUu. WHkriuiur.a Mcuial nrtt-HfS .Uiirulng
of tho nrlin resulting in iuuH'tY nud leading o.
mi-ry, decay aud deith Premature uld Are Dr.
uuuraf inss ui power iu either rrr. luYuIuuiarT
lnsrs and Hpefuniuuhrl cluad hf ufrrrErrlun
~ Che brain. Halinhuro uf UtHfHlndulFsn0r Zach
huK contains one months trHimFul eiwH box.
tyit " price.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
J. W. BUCHANAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
litALtu ~ wEALrn - pr. ncnarsgsFas
Ionio AID Nsftine, tie Greai
French specific.
81 MadlSon stree,

'r..l.l ,l''nuoa FI''n 'u'I''' IN '''' - 1''
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03

.ks sa.y tss-Al.sa:ls Vegetable EtGsias PIT " IL
L;gla is3z tTtf eli;sytfta.
II cure all diseases arising from billnufnca1
and blood impurtl-f a safc sure, and gentle
catlnrtic. cleansing the rytten thoroughly q
Tho ola style BE- slightly bitter Tie N,w "
pleasant o. the taste and thr bcHt medicine lh
the sCfid f0r children Prize u 90
HffUtINAID DRUG tN A. " civ
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03

11 emr my cssc with each ofi0f farcivri ~ uI
fHrf'K buEcl accompanied with ftuu vH VIII srui
tir purchaser our written guarantee tu ft'uII tnr
money ID thu treatment does Dot effect o. rnfr
n1ady q Co. Druggists sole Agents. Main ttn'Ui
Memphir I0un.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

pTGNACIoUs INSTRUMENTATION 3. Sy.
HAY colored, who was appointed to the pc.
p;,ioo Of messenger in the bureau of naviga-
.t,n Navy Department, about two months
a s from Virginia, created quite stir in
o. o. department on Tuesday afternoon.
I Iisnt Commander Bradford, assistant to the
.biaf Of bureau of navigation, called Sypha1
; s1'o mis- room to give him small commits
l l;oo in the line of his duties At this Sy.
,-9 crew very angry and began to talk to
iSs off GER in au abusive manner. He re-.
s1s.1 At frat to leave the room, but after
.5,nt five minutes of lively abuse, which
r,mman Ter Bradford received with great
nstiepce, he rushed down the corridor and
i,om some unknown place got an ice pick.
IN hi. way back to Brad ford 8 room he stop
,a1 in the S5cretary's office, and. laying the
link on table, complained to Private Sec
rsarg Fletcher of the insult which. he said,
commander Bradford had given him. He
va. at once ordered to leave the room. and
bs tried to ind the ice pick, declaring that
ba would have revenge on the officer. But
the Secretary's messenger had hid the tool,
and after struggle the man was overpow.
Grad and forced to leave the building. Yes
ier3av Syphax was dismissed by order of the
secretary. He is from Alexandria county,
sui about sixteen years ago represented the
county in the House of Delegates. A Wash
ioglon paper says: HE is tall, gaunt ne.
oro. with features like an Indians, and is
.uoposed to be insane on religion. Tues.
dsys actions were caused by drink"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

COMPLIMENTARY SERENADE.-TheS Iaun.
Ton Spectator says Zion. George A. Mush-
bach. of Alexandria, was in this city few
lays since attending meeting of the Board
Of Visitors of the D D. & B. Institution Of
which he is a member. He was compli.
mentcd on Monday night at the Virginia
Hotel with u serenade by the Stonewall
igade Baud After being appropriately
Introduced by Meade F. White, esq he &C.
kpowedged the compliment paid him in
quite handsome address in which he spoke
Of the proverbial hospitality of the citizens
cislAuntou, aud of the Just merits and fame
Of the StouewaIl Brigade Band. In the
course OF his eloquent remarks, he stated
that he had heard that it was the purpose of
that historic band to visit the battlefield Of
Gettysburg next Summer, aud expressed the
general belief that if the hero whose name
That band bears had been at Gettysburg,
the result of that memorable contest would
have been quite different. The expression
this opinion met with hearty endorse
ment and was enthusiastically cheered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

MARR1ED.-It was stated 10 The GAZETTE
on Tuesday that Leeshurg had beeu thrown
into quite commotion by the arrival Of
young woman from far-off Manitoba, Can,
who ad come in response to an advertise
ment f. cm young man of that town who
wanted wife. The parties were MI: Leven
d. McDonougb, of Leesburg, and Miss An
ME E. Clarke, of Manitoba, Can. The we'd
ding took place at the Resmer House on
Tuesday night After he ceremony the
bridal couple was serenaded by the Lees
burg band, Of which the groom is a member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

FIsH.-Since yesterday about 5000 her.
ring and 300 shad have arrived at Fishtown.
Herring sold at from S. to 81 per thous.
and ahad at from $40 to SIS per hundred,
and rock and perch at Is to 35c per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

DEATH.-A. Campbell Mason, son of Dr..
J. F. Mason, of Loudoun county, died in
Washington yesterday, aged IS gears. He
had many friends in this city, having re
Gently been a pupil at Potomac Academy.
His funeral will take place from Christ
Church tomorrow,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
AIfsa4arIa Gaxette.
g --
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 10.
LOCAL MATTERS

Far this section threatening weather with
- lioht to fresh variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

Mr. ]. T. Stone receiver daily from Norfolk
oysters clans and crabs the best to be had, which
he is now supplying to his customers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
new BOOKS TODAY AT FRENCH'S
Alt AND 419 KING STREET

All AND419 KING STREET
A Lifes Mistake By Mrs H. L. Cameron 25c.
Picked Up in the Streets from the German,
translated by Mrs. Wster; S1.25.
Blind Lead, the Story of Mine, by Josephine
Bates SIPS.
La Terra by lola Toe.
New supply of An Original Belle, by E. P. Roe {;
25c.
New styles of Illuminated Box Papers, very
handsome. just received
Now receiving the largest, and most varied and
cheapest assortment Of Croquet and Hammocks in
the State.
Base Balls and Bats-al grades of Spaulding g
Reachs, Shibes and Rce's ap10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
ReIng More Pleasant

To the taste, more acceptable to the stomach
and more truly beneficial in Its action, the
famous California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
of Figs, is rapidly superseding all others
Try it, One bottle will prove its merits
For sale by E. s. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

CONCENTRATES THE STAGE.-An exchange
says "a society belle from Washington
:ays that the charming Mise Georgia Black
lock and the beautiful Mrs. Arthur Padel
lord, respectively the niece and daughter OF
Gen. Albert Ordway, are contemplating II
stage career. They have received eDcour-
spement from we'll known manager, and
its understood that negotiations may be
c)mpl eted this summer. Both the ladies
have been recognized leaders in unofficial go
cie,y for the past two seasons and it was Mrs.
Padelford who made such a sensation in Vi
emma asst year with her delightful voice and
lavish entertainment"
Mrs. Arthur Padeford is the daughter of
Col Albert Ordway, who was formerly dem
ocratic candidate for Congress in Richmond
district afterwards colonel Of the Fist Vir
gaia regiment, and at present commander
oithe District of Columbia National GUARDS.
Hs daughter, Mrs. Padelford, il native Of
Richmond. Her mother YVES Miss Missouri
Goodwin, OF this city. Both ladies are well
Known and have many friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19
S0O KING STREET. k0O
DYSON'S LITTLE STORE,
Next Door to the Opera House.

Is full Of good things.
Come and sec what l have in the way Of Amer
ican Scotch and Irish Linen Paper, put up in
Tablets or sold by the box. quire or ream.
new lot of Oxford Teachers ard Reference
Bibles. Catholic and Episcopal Prayer Books,
and Methodist and Baptist Hymnals, all beauti-
fully bound.
One hundred NEW BOUND BOOKS Just re.
ceived which will be sold at one.half the publish
ers prices. This is bargain that will not appear
in Alexandria again soon.
A large line of Brookside. Seaside, Lippincott's
and other Novels kept constantly on hand and
new ones received as they are published.
ap3 S. F. DYSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

The CANAL ssETs.-Since Judge Hughes
oIjbe L. ; Circuit Court, gave his decision
10 favor of the city in the case of the United
States W.. the Alexandra Canal, the ques
ton Of he value of the assets of the latter
has been discussed. These consist OF the
s,One work in the various locks, &c. and
sll the land owned by the canal company.
The exteut of this ownership is now deter
mined, as many of the grants of land to the
canal contain reversion to the grantors
when the canal ceases. This is understood
to be the case with all the bed of the canal
south OF Foor-house lane Between that
point and Four Mile RuA some Of the land
hreseryed beyond that run there are some
portions reserved and some undetermined
IS far ss Roach's lane at Columbia pike.
Beyond that point there are no reservations,
aai the canal property includes some valua.
BE land near the south end of the Aqueduct
Friige How much the city will realize out
Of rs allowance of $50 900 and interest, is,
however, yet the subject of conjecture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

KILLED. The following dispatch was re-
caVed at this Office to-day:
PROVINCIAL, La, April l8.
Geo. W. Woodward, killed to day in train
wreck here Can you inform his relatives :?
Answer. r. L. WOLF.
George Woodward is son of Mr.. Amos
l. Woodward, of this city, and left here
some lime since, and is about q years old.
Nopsrticulsr5 have been received. though
eegram asking for further information
has been forwarded by Mr.. Woodward.
The following is the dispatch sent by the
As:ncisind pra.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

SHREVEPORT, La, April IL.
Al Boyce's Station yesterday morning a
locomotive engine turned over, instantly
Sll,ng George Woodward, the fireman. y.
:; brownell, the engineer, was badly scald-
Cd aud died five hours afterward of his in
lries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

PshsoNAL-Col. VIM. Chapman, United
Ss'fs Revenue Agent for the Atlanta, ia,
usiiet. who some time ago was shot in the
AIN While raiding band of illicit whisky
uSIller- near there, has been compelled, on
:-c'ouat Of the Injury, to ask for leave, ana
now ut his home in this city.
Mis- Sara Morrill,, formerly OF this CITY,
W. VINO Tor the past few years has been Nv
ny 10 Europe is here on a visit to MISS
N1ly Mehatley, on Duke street.
MIS-. Charles NJ. Blackford of Lynchburg
SsSUnaysit to her sou at the Episcopal High
Capt G. A. Mushbacn has returned from
%Alnlon where he went TO sttenda meeting
s " @e Board OF Visitors of The Deaf, DUMB
SUI y, Blind Ass lum.
alsS Aaud Wheat il visiting the Misses
N9.ii'hson, al Charlottesville.
III. Jeh. B.aolield, Of Danyiiie, is on
w, ~ 10 his r,l,tives in this city.
GU, MI ehd Mrs. a. W. Armstrong last night
N.Y. 1s.ef'alned a mum or Of their fiisnds at
o o,'B5'tsslve euchre party at their residence
iace sheet;
,, Loss hY FIRE.-It ". stated in the GA
, la,tE lew days since that Mr.. J NJ. Ben
S lgl Gao lost several ou,huildings by fire on
IN r' "a. near Middleburg A letter received
aro 'uls city from Mr.. B TO day say s the fire
h, e.Ie1 on Saturday evening last and that
h.. sable, narD, ice bouso, aud i his farm
h.: elements, we're destroyed, iGVolViLe q
ann. II 200, Gu which there was no insnr-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

OHARLES KING g. SON are wholesale agents
" for J. &. BUTLER & CO.'S PEACH PIE To-
BACCO. This famous and reliable brand is now
in stock and can be purchased from your grocer
ap1S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

OW PRICES-Good Cooking Raisins, &c; best
/ 4 Turkish Prunes &c; best Currants, !c; best
Citron. 25c: Dinner Nuts, mixed 15c All new
fresh goods at ,rn,,,,
dec13 J. y. NlLbOhN ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

Mg-NorIcE.-The members OF Oriental Lodge
No. g. K. of p are requested to meet at their hall
on Friday evening at 1850 o'clock, sharp, as ousi-
nes, of importsuce will be brought to their atten-
ton. [ap19.2tl A F. cox, h. of z. and 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-19

DED WARRIOR CHOPPING AXES, wholesale
N and retail, at SS King. corner OF Royal ST:
dec9 1T. CREIGHTON SON.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

Some very unth3ughtful person put kero-
sine oil or other infanable matter on pile Of
boxes, barrels and other trash on the burnt
site Of the old Civ Hotel, near the toll bridge,
and sci fire to it last night about O'Clock.
A big blaze was produced but no harm done,
except TO BADLY scare neghborng property
owners. The FIRE alarm was turned on, and
the boys, not knowing il was hoax, nearly
all turned out IF the fellow who fpplied the
torch intended the affair for a joke, he was
certainly hard up for fuu. The boys will have
no little trouble cleaning their engine and APP
paratus OF mud They do too much faithful
service for the city to bc trifled with IN his
manur,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

SEW i"bN, Jan. l1.-Thc representative
grauger> FROM the different sections Of the
country, began This morning, Al thc Fifth
Avenue hotel i'm tic session which va sug
gcsted 10y the New York Tribune They viii
secretly discuss the tariff question from 3
farmer, standpoint There were present.
John T Rich president Of the Michigan
Wool Grower, association ". {. Morse.
president Of the Chemung Tobacco Growers
association; J, D. Lyman, Of New Hamp-
hire State Forestry commission; Edward Bur
roughs. New Jersey State Board Of Agricul
ture, and ! II Hale, master Of the Connect
cut State Grange The result Of the confer
ence, which will last Two or three days, will
be made known at its close.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

Old pill boxes are spread ovar
land by the thousands after hsvl
been empt:ed by suffering human
What mass OF sickening, disgust
medicine the poor stomach has TO Ct
tend With. Too much strong me
cine. Prickly ASH Biiters is rspit
and surely taking the place of all 4
class of drugs, aud in curing all /
ills arising from u disordered con-
ton of the liver, kidneys, ssoms
and bowels.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12
REDMEN IN COUNCIL,
nay AiiOt the Lands In SeveraIt> ana
DisbRud the Tribes

81. Louis, Jan ll.-Adyices from Tale
quah say that the cherokee legislature IS
transactiug business and all troubles are
over, the election having been settled ami
cably. The Chief Mays and Downing party
have secured control IF the political machn-
cry. A searching investigation Of the money
expended bv the Bushyhcad administration is
talked Of The feeling to allot the land in
.eyeraltv and dissolve the tribal relations is
growing. This question may be discussed
any dav
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

"a little tire quickly trodden out,
which beng sugered, rivers canuot
quench." The same may be SAID of
human diseases, A little indigestion,
slight Encouragement of the bowels,
torpid liver lead to serious compli-
cations and results. These can be
avoided by the use OF Morris Cascs-
fius,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12
IN VIE NltIAM.

To my dear dead friend, Mrs NJ Nc
Clelland, whose lamp of life was so sud
denly eItingushcd in this city On last sun
day, this tribute is aflcctionately de Heated
When the light was put out in her home. III,
dear home Of which she was the central sun
a great darkness fell on many households
over whose thresholds she had brought glad
ness and into the hearts of their 'cupants
peace. MAY he merciful All Father touch
kindly with His hand of healing The oper
wound Of this bereavement in the heart Of
husband, father. mother brother and the
friends to whom she was an ever prcscn
minister of consolation The memory Of hci
good deeds is precious tous in this day IT on
desol4tion. May the memory of her suee
life rest in the hearts of all her uodrnin.
ones, a. a perpetual hcnedictiOn
MIS- M uCLELLANp.
In a i / er wealth o f womaLhood
Upon life's threshold, late he stood,
A he ordained TO doing good
md rich In promised blessing
The gracce OF re: cultured mind,
ith deep affection 30 combined
That her heart tendrils closely twined
Round IL most worth possessing.
The art which she 80 highly priced
Was in herse 4 so vitalized,
That all her toul seemed hsrmonized
To ife's diyinest measures
It's dscords died, a. does the day
when twilight softly fades away
TIL sunsets glow CLONES into gray
With all its golden treasure.
Thus richly lowered with all good
She fronted life In thoughtful mood
And on its threshold bravely stood
Nor dreamed Of days soon ended
But wealth and culture, love ofart,
The open hand, the tender heart,
Turn not aside death g fsta dart,
When once his bow Is Blended
stricken to death with mortal pain,
she called her Healing Friend again,
Bat human aid, aas was vain;
Death hurts beyond cur healing
Around her lf-lcss clay we stood,
Mere casket her won .nBooO
And fvit dcaths awfll solitude
Up,n our spirits stealing.
Cod re her hands and still her hear
umb are her 'ips no low ing art
Ofspeech can whisper them apart
To breathe lovs's lishtest token;
Death entered Ike thief, and stole
The priceless jawel of her soul;
Great is our loss ard ieep our dole.
Lies golden bowl is broken
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12
Cbristnas Good..

For all those choice dsinties, which
20 TO make Christmas q season of en-
joyment, go TO 10. ). Thompson. See
his turkeys See his miuce meats.
See his preserves, fine crackers, and a
thousand other niceties.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

Flatulency and wind on the stU
ach are caused by indigestion. a
doses of Morris Cascarine will spa|
lily give tone to the digestive orgs
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

Special reduction on lace curtsi
a wotld of barg sins i'll the differ
grades during our winter clear
sale. Sanger BrOj
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

People W o indulge in high Inv
are apt to suffer from overtsl
,tomachs. Morris' Ca, carine is {.
cnre tor the disorders which 81
from such indulgence.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

We have finished our Inventory and find
large stock OF Winter Goods on hand. we
do not wish to carry them over SO we nav nave
determined to offer our entire stock Of Win
ter Goods at
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12
LOCAL. TIVE CARD.
HOUSTON AND 1rNA. CHS sAl

HOUSTON AND 1tNaN cBN ISL.
West-pound Ex,nre'. 9 g.. a; ., q u u
E1prrss lestes 81 - J"
Ftst.bouut PNpres- srrivceai =, =
&" Express iesyes al 50 n
ioui> Express 81 ltV' Il
r pLLLIScHA VI, Agent
NlssoCAI PAcIF1c.
south bound Express 50 81 y 81 q . !,
e. is AZ > n
ior,h. bound Express So 5oi 5 $ ? N
TRAVIS JONES, Agent
at l.. A. ~.
cos.tb Iaa.es4t ... GO - II
Ess, bound carrying Memphis coach -
caves at - - u
west.uound to Gstesy ',le) Express l. 25 P Is
West. bound ITO Gatesy lie Accommo
dHt.on " ar - = III
Narnhis anrCairoYxrress arrives - u
d. Z. H1ReHFIELD' Ticket Agent
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12
University Of Texas,

purchased a sample OF DIX. PRICES CREAM BAKING p.
Den and subjected it rigid examination The results
the chemical analysis prove it to be of greater strength
more perfect purity and conducive digestion than
other baking powders in the market,
use it in my family in preference to all Others
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

Winter CeaslHg sale at
Sanger Bros.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12
EDGAR EVERHART, Phi. D..

Professor of heWstry University of lexas, Austin Ta
The following Heads OF the Great Universities Phi
Food Analysts having analysed every brand Of Baking Pow
in the market. find DIR. PRICES CREAM BAKING POWD
THE STRONGEST, PUREST, AND HEALTHIEST ;
recommend it with DIR PRICES SPECIAL FLAvORr
EXTRACTS for general family
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-01-12

4'.e.ei, euN4nS a. .4"'. ueUn VPrneu, sent
II back 10 Schimptormsn lie com
nIMlnrl IL Tho LDnfnLL.- hnf 49,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-03-02
Luminous Clock Dials.

There are clock dials so coated with phos-
phorescent preparation as to absorb sunlight
during the day, and thus be in measure
luminous at night, but in the opinion OF
largo dealer in clocks and watches these dials
are comparative failures, inasmuch us they
do not retain their luminous power for any
great length of time, while the effect OF the
phosphorus upon the movement is to tarnlsh,
corrodo and seriously impair its usefulness.
Phosphorus, as is well known, possesses no
light in itself, but absorbs when placed in tho
sunlight the luminosity which it attcrward
displays in the dark, therefore such dial5
must be placed during the day where they
can get the sunlight. There isno preparation
on the market, so far as the writer has been
able to ascertain, which can be applied to a
dial, unless it is the simple phosphorus Tho
latter is readily obtanablc; but whether its
use upon the face of the clock would secure
even the temporary result desired remains to
be proven If it is to be experimental with,
care should be taken to avoid touching the
hands or the figures Of the dial, the phos-
phorus being applied to the plain white sur
face only, thus allowing, providing the illuml-
nation is achieved, the hands and figures TO
be sharply defined against the light.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-03-02
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
who First Used Forks THE Greeks in
Bible Days.


Bible Days.
Forks are distinctly mentioned in Samuel,
xiii, 81, in connection with the file which was
used to sharpen tho prongs In the Pcnta-
touch mention is made of 'lcsh hooks evil
IDENTIFY used for taking the meat out of the
pots or or the pans Atcncus mentions the
"fork,n but it does not appear whether 1t
meant Il bidcnt or "A trioent, and it is certain
that the ancient Greeks were ignorant of the
use of the fork while eating Two hranchcd
instruments were found at Hcrculancum, but
they were not known to be used in any period
of Roman history The Duke of burgundy
used forks at table and is said TO have had
two. In his time the loavcs were made round
and were placed by the side of the carver,
who had n pointed carving knife and skewer
of silver or gold which he stuck into the
Joint of meat and having cut oil piece
placed il on a slice of bread, which was
served to the guest ON the point of the cary
ing knife. This custom still obtains in many
parts of Europe. Before the revolution IN
France, when a gentleman was invited to
dinner it was customary for him to send his
servant with his knife, fork and spoon, or, IL
he had no servant he carried them i'll his
breeches pocket as a carpenter carries his
rule. The use of forks was not introduced
into England until the time of james ], hay
ing been brought from Italy. Their use was
ridiculcd by many as n superselvlcable piece
of finery. Ben johnson joined in the laugh
against them in his play Of "Thc Devils
ASS 1t is not difficult, even now, to re-
member when the knife only, notwithstand-
ing the presence of the fork, was used to con-
vcy food to the mouth, showing how diff
cult it was to get rid of old customs.