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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
THE soFTeNINe TOUCH OF TIN

Doesn't Get Half Chance to Beautify
the Buildings at Washington.
Joaquin MilIer's letter.
Now 1 haze ''made covenant with
mine eyes, as Job said, to not find
fault. Having in previous letters per-
suaded United States senators to keep
desks; having laughed them out of the
foolish idea of going into executive
session. and clearing the galleries
merely because they wanted to smoke,
and having also banished the ever
present spittoon, or at least reduced the
annual bill for spittOons more than one
half, feel that l have done enough for
the capitol, and that more interference
or advice might be misunderstood. But
/ must pronounce against this business
this brutal custom Of Scraping down
our marble buildings as soon as they
begin to take on the dignity and come
illness of time and color.
Now, what would you think of man
who would go into the Dresden gallery
and give Raphaels Madonna a scrub
bling with soap and sand and ashes! Or
let us suppose the Greeks or Romans
had scrubbed and scraped their marbles
as we do in Ameri a. How much OF
them would have been left for US to
look upon Let me tell you, for fact,
that if any man., or even any munich
pality, should attempt to scrape or scrub
a building or any marble Of any kind in
Italy, why, the artistic and sensitive
Italian would simply make Rome
howl
Why can not people who have charge
of our great structures learn a little
something from those ancient states
where art first took form in marble. The
Greeks and Romans always let time and
the elements soften the outlines of their
was complete that had not been rounded
down and subdued in tone and color by
the perfeeting tOu ch of time
/ ut here at Washington the build
ings are perpetually defaced by scat
folds; and scrape, screpe, scrape. All
the year through, and nearly every
where you lift your eyes, it is scrape,
scrape, scrape, till the noise, the dust,
the ghostly, glaring sight of the newly
scraped, and skinned, and scratched,
and mutilated columns and walls drive
you out of town.
Why, even England, half-civilized as
she is in many things, knows much bet
ter than to lay profane hands on mar
BILE. l have been very familiar with ST.
Georges gate, Hyde park, the past fiji
teen years. 1t is almost black. But it
has not been touched since it was
placed there 1t will never be touched
Nature must take care of marble after
it has found its place. And the sooner
it takes tone from the elements and the
softening touch Of time, the sooner it
becomes "a thing of beauty" For
what SO offehds the eye as this bold and
glaring and glittering white marble?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
Use of Electricity in Bleaching.
tChicago Herald.

Cotton manufacturers in st. Peters
burg are much interested at present in
the successful application of electricity
for the purpose of bleaching cotton and
fax fibers, as well as tissues. The ma
terial is stepped in water, which is then
decomposed by electricity, the ygen
which is thus set free at once acting on
the filters. This process has been found
to occupy very considerably less time
than the ordinary one
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
The Chinese Legend of the Creation.
lChica0n Tribune

Chinese legends say that in the be-
ginning vast egg was divided into two
parts, and being came forth called
PoOn-Ko Wong. He took the upper
half of the shell from which he had
sprung and formed the heavens; out Of
the lower he made the earth. Two
clouds of vapor met and blended, and
there sprang from the union son and
a daughter, whose descendants are the
millions of China.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22

TWO TRUTHS
Helen Hunt Iackson.l

Darling" he said, 81 never meant
To hurt you;" and his eyes grew wet
81 would not hurt you for the world!
Am l 70 blame if forgetW
"FOrgive my selfish tears" she cried.
"Forgivel l knew that it was not
That you would mean to hurt me love;
knew it was that you forgotl"
But, all the same, deep in her heart
Rlnked this thought, and rankles yet,
When love is at its BEST one loves
So much that he can not forgetl
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
Sluggish Liver,
ETC, ETC, ETC,

Unlike many kinds of cathartic
- medicines, do not make you feel
worse before you feel better. Their OPP
Grafton is gentle, but thorough, and
unattended with disagreeable effects,
such as nausea, gripping pains, etc.
Seigel's Operating Pills are the best
family physic that has ever been discov-
cred They cleanse the bowels from all
irritating substances, and leave them in
healthy condition.
The best remedy eXtant for the bane
of our lives-constipatio and sluggish
liver
These Pills prevent fevers and all
kinds of sickness, by removing all pois-
onous matter from the bowels. They
operate briskly, yet mildly, without any
pain.
If you take a severe cold, and are
threatened with fever, with pains in
the head, back, and limbs, one or two
doses of Se1geIs Operating Pills will
break up the cold and prevent the fever.
A coated tongue, with brackish
taste, is caused by foul matter in the
stomach. A few doses of Seigel's
Operating Pills will cleanse the stom-
ach, remove the bad taste, and restore
the appetite, and with it bring good
health.
Oftentimes disease, or partially de-
cayed food, causes sickness, nausea and
diarrhea. If the bowels are cleansed
from this impurity with a dose of
Seigel's Operating Pills, these disa-
greeable effects will vanish, and good
health will result.
Seigel's Operating Pills prevent
ill-efects from excess in eating or drink
ing. A good dose at bedtime renders
person fit for business in the morning.
These Pills, being sugar-coated, are
pleasant to take. The disagreeable taste
common to most pills is obviated.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22

A new hobby horse has been devised
for boys. 1t consists of the model a
horse mounted on a tricycle.. 1t is
driven by means of the forward wheel,
as in the case of an ordinary tricycle.,
the steering handle appearing above the
horses neck about which the bridlo
should be held. Motion is given to the
horses legs by cranks connected with
the wheels.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
Terr:tori / Statistics.

Recent statistics demonstrate that
England has 90 square miles of colony
to the ;uare mile of her own area; Hol-
land, OF; Portugal, 20; Denmark, g. 30;
France, $50, and Spain, 0.86 square
miles.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
Gems Found in JumbO's stomach.
tChicago Times

A great many coins-English shill-
lngs, sixpeDces, coppers, and one Can
adlan piece-were found in Jumbo's
stomach by the gentlemen having
charge of his remains.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
Studying Marine Animals.
IArkansaw Traveller.

A French psychologist, DR.. Pegnard,
is endeavoring to study marine animals
under their natural conditions, an APP
paratus designed by Cailletet enabling
him to watch the creatures in water
under any pressure up to that of $50
atmospheres, which corresponds with
that of the sea at the greatest depths at
which dredgings have been made
about four miles.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22

The smrl'sSt Book In the World. -
The smallest book in the world is half
tne size OF postage stamp, and is an
soition or the sacred book of the Sikhs,
belonging to the earl of Dufferin.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
Power Furnished bv the T,nDaI

1t is calculated that the water power
furnished by the Sutro tunnel is suffi-
clent to run five forty-stamp mills,
which could crush 600 tons of ore in
twenty four hours.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22

For Sale by ALI Chemists, Druggists
and Medicine Vendors.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22

The prison population of Great Britain
was twice as large in 1850 as it is
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-02-22
WING WO CHAN & CO..
Commission Merchants.

Importers and dealers in all kinds of
Chinese Provisions, Merchandise, Cigars,
Ebony Furniture, Ebony and Marble
Tables.
Chinese and japanese Crockery Ware.
Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Vases of all
kinds.
Mattings, Camphor Wood Trunks,
Rattan Chairs, Clothing Baskets, etc.
Silks, Satins. Embroidered Silk Hand
Kerchiefs.
Grass Cloth, Grape Shawls and Grape
Silks.
All kinds and all styles of China and
Japan Teas, of the latest importation.
Opposite w. c. Peacock & Co., Nuu-
anu street, Honolulu, H. /.
Mutual Telephone No. IS. p. O..
Box 1856. 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

WILL MARRY HER CoACHMAN.-A special
dispatch from Detroit. Michigan, says:
Fashionable society is stirring Itself and
has been all agog' for several days over the
announcement that Mrs. Emma L. widow
of B L Harrington. prominent wholesale
coffee dealer, was to marry Frank Mann,
coachman, formerly in the employ of the
family. Mr.. Harrington left hir widow a
fortune and one ofthe finest residences on
Woodward avenue. 10 February, 1857, she
went to Europe, returning last March. Since
then Mann has been frequent caller at the
house He is twenty.eight years old, tell,
with dark eyes and hair, and came here from
Chicago. He first found employment in
family on Second avenue, whence he was
discharged for i'll conduct. DIR. Harrington
afterwatd employed him, but at the end of
three months kicked him out. He contin-
ued to go to the house, however, ostensibly
as a guest of the servants"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

NOT A SUCCESS as A GHosT.-About one
o'clock yesterday morning two young ladies
who live with Mrs. Margaret Kirby on For.
rest street, Baltimore. screamed and cried
out that they bad seen a ghost in the back
yard, and that it was trying to get into the
house. Mrs. Kirby looked out of the buck
window and saw an object as high as man,
covered from head TO foot With white sheet
She was little frightened, but plucked up
courage enough to ask what 1t wanted. 1t
answered in a mans voice, saying it was g
good friend Of hers, calling her by the name
of lady who formally lived there. He
knocked for admission repeatedly. She
slipped on wrapper, ran down to the front
door and raped as hard as she could on the
pavement with broom stick. The night
being warm and still, several neighbors and
a policeman heard the rapping, ard answer
ed it, When they got to the door, the ghost
had come out of the yard, and was running.
After chase, the policeman captured the
ghost, who proved to be peniten'iary con.
vict, who had served nine years and a half
of ten years sentence for horse stealing in
Wicomico county, Md. He said it was pref.
ty warm up In the third story of the peni.
Tertiary where be resided, and that he had
let himself down to the yard below with his
bed.sheet, which he wrapped around his
convict suit, which would betrsy him. He
climbed over the prison wall, and got into
Mrs Kirby's yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

MAsONIC.-At regular meeting of An
drew Jackson Lodge No. 12O, A. F. and a.
N held last night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Edgar
War6eld w. NJ; J n. Neiherland, S. W.;
Frank Warfeld, ]. w; Geo. F. Steiner,
Treasurer (l9 n year,, and J. E. Alexander,
Secretary. Next Monday being St. Johns
night the officers of both Jackson and
Washington Lodges will be installed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

Mt. VERNON RAILRoAD.-The party of
civil engineers from Philadelphia who few
days since began a survey of the ine OF the
proposed railroad between Mount Vernon
aud this city, have completed their work
and returned to Philadelphia. The route Sc.
lected commences west of the mansion and
Joins the line previously run on the farm OF
Stacy Snowdep. The engineers expect to
commence the work of construction 10 q
short limo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22
Avn EIeennt snbstitute

For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds of bitter,
nauseous medicines is the very agreeable
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. Recon-
mended by leading Physicians. Mannfac'
tured only By the California Fig Syrup COM
pany, San Francisco, Cal. For sale by +.
:. Lead Heater &, Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

have been a sufferer from catarrh for the
past eight years Having tried number OF rem
eeiies advertised as sure cures without obtain
ing any relief had resolved never to take any
other patient medicines when friend advised
NE TO try Ely's Cream Balm. did so with great
Reluctance, but can now testify with pleasure that
sier using it for six weeks believe my seit cur
ed. Il is most agreeable remedy-sn invalua-
be Bslm.-Joseph Stewart, 624 Grand Ave,
BROOKLYN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22
MEDICINAL.

NVALlDS who have failed to find relief by the
i ordinary means of treatment for any of the
following classes of disease viz: Diseases of the
lungs, Diseases Of the Heart Diseases of the
Liver aud Stomach Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Diseases Of the Bowels including Ulce-
ration of Rectum, Piles Fistula. Fissure Prolap.
sus, &C, Nervous Diseases, Rheumatism, together
with all diseases peculiar to women, win receive
by return mail free book giving full iustruc
lions how they may become cured withou6 tho
use OF medicine by sending their address, with
principal symptoms, to postotiice box 6s7, Wash.
ihgton' u. u my21 twin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. June 21.-Beeves
No trading in Beef Cattle; dressed Beef was dull,
with sales of native sides at 7a9c per b and Tex
as and Colorado do. at 6lha7t2c. Sheep and
Lambs-mai ket quiet; common 10 prime sheep
sold at So 2Oa5 25 per 100 lbs, and common to
prime Lambs at So 25aS per 100 lbs Hogs
msrket nearly nominal for live Hogs at SIS 65a
8 80 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

JUST ARRIVED IN Observation-Disclosures
Vegetable LoZenge-tbe wonderful cure for
dyspepsia in any form. You can eat what you
wish and at the same time be cured. Doc. 8
box For sale bv S. Leadbeater & Bro.
W. F. Creighton & Co. and A. A. Wa'fied,
Alexandria. je25 eo3ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business has been very quiet during the week
here as we'll as elsewhere. The markets are re-
markedly dull, and there is almost total abb
sence of anything like speculative feeling.
Money matters are in statu quo. U. s. bonds are
quoted frmer. while the business in State securi-
ties is so small not to warrant accurate quota-
tions. Railroad stocks and bonds are nominal.
NEW YORK, June 22-The opening of the
stock market this morning was rather heavy, a
majority of the active stocks being shade below
last nights prices, and there was quiet business
in several of the leading stocks The general list
was firm to strong, though the gains recorded
were for fractional amounts only, and the trans
actions were attended by no special feature Of in
terest whatever. The advance eliminated toward
the end of the hour, when the market became
very dull and stagnant throughout and so re-
manned for the rest Of the hour. Money easy
at 1a11a.
BALTIMORE, Juno 22-virginia Is old =; past
due coupons Ga: new So 647s; do ID ries
=; d, 10-40s 35aa bid to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

Don't forget to try package of "OId oHo ir.
glnia Cheroots, five for ten cents. Inc
nnest smoke in the world for the money:
For sale by all first class cigar, drug ana
grocery stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

The quality generally is not of high grade,
though there is fair number of good Sheep and
Lambs among the offerings. We quote butcher
Sheep at 2laa44.c Lambs sold at 5a61ac per IS
gross Receipts this week of Sheep and Lambs
6456 head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. June 21-C.ttle-
trading slow; prices steady; natives So 37lD :;
cows and mixed 81 Toad 90; stockers So 35a
3 % Texans So 1Os2 rs. Hogs-market easy !;
heavy So 65a5 70; packing and mixed So 55a
65; light SIS 40A5 so. Sheep-prices steady /;
natives SD 75a5; Texans S3 60a3 80; feeders
SO 10 Lambs Sac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

Most delightful smoke The "Old Vir-
gnis Cheroot." 5 for 10 cents. Ask your
dealer for them. Dealers supplied by Chas.
King & Son, wholesale agente, Alexandria,
Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22
AIe4autIria Gaxetis.
g -
FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE %
LOCAL MATTERS
B4prIsMAL SERVICE AT MOUNT VERNON

For this section light to fresh westerly winds,
cooler fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22
LOCAL RREYITIEs.

While the excursion steamer Mary Wash
ingtun was en- her wav down the river from
Washington to-day, q slight arrangement of
her machinery occurred and she stopped at
this cry for repairs which were made in
half al hour. after which the steamer pro.
oeeded on her way.
One of the switch engines got off the track
in the yard of the Midland depot this morn
ing which blocked the track and necessi-
tated the south bound train from the north
using the track of the A. & F. road through
the city.
The democrats of the First ward are putting In
order the flag pole on Windmill Hill and on the
Fourth Of July will float therofrom a handsome
Cleveland and Thurman flag.
A new gas post has been erected at the corner
of King aud Royal streets on which will be placed
lamp similar to those used in New York.
The meeting of the Alexandria Driving Asso
citation called for last night was postponed for
want OF R quorum.
Operations st tho csnnery have been COM
mcnced, and to-day several barrels of cherries
were canned.
The mercury in the thermometer at o'clock
to-day stood at go in the shade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

The LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR Yes
terday was the longest day of the year. The
sun rose at 4:29 a m and set at 1874, max
Ing the length of sunlight fifteen hours and
FIVE mi"utes. The sun has risen earlier than
it did yesterday as from the 1911 inst. back
as far as the it has made its appearance
from behind the eastern horizon as early as
4h 2Sm and various seconds, and it will
continue to cast its rays later each evening
Up to July .. so it will be seen that, although
the length of time between sunrise and sun
set yesterday was longer than any other day
Of the year, there are several other days
when the big summary either gets up earlier
or retires later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

COMPETITIVE DRILL,--A competitive drill
by the cadets of St Johns Academy, for the
medal given by Major Wifred Potter, Of
E'mira, n Y, but formerly of this city,
took place at COLCHESTER Beach yesterday
afternoon in the presence of large crowd
There were twenty-five CONTESTANTS and
this number dwindled down to two, Sergeant
Hephenstein and Private H. E Holt, and
the latter won. Colonel p. l.. Downes, Of
Governor Jacksons staff, and formerly an
officer Of the corps, acted as Judge.
The cadets will break camp today and
return TO this city tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was cloudy
aud warm with two prisoners at the sta
ton house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases:
Lewis Foster, colored. arrested by officer
Sherwood for being drunk and disorderly,
Was fined 81 go
Ben Henderson, colored. arrested by
othcer Nightingale charged with al assault
on Lucy Webb. was fined. 81 so and the lat
ter charged with disorderly conduct, was
discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

TIE A. L. Some surprise was e1
dressed on the streets to-day at the report
hat the A. L. L would not go into camp at
Charlottesville on Monday next with the
other companies of the Third Regiment.
Until to day it was believed the company
would 90 into camp, as it was thought that
such service would be of benefit to the mem
b.rs, and moreover, as they had been un-
sgoidaoly prevented from attending previ
Gus encampments. 1t is the general wish of
lbs friends of the company that it should
attend the encampment in order that tue
many visitors vino will be present can see
that the crack military company of the
State is from Alexandria. To day several OF
the members have said that they could not
leave the city, each having an excuse, 80 to
determine definitely what will be done,
Capt. Mushbech has called a meeting of the
company tonight and will then ascertain
how many Of his command can 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

LyNcHBuRG MARKET, June 21.-The marke
for Tobacco is quiet, aud the demand is generally
for prime wrappngs and the better grades OF 10
are small and prices weak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

B4Pr1sMAL SERVICE AT MOUNT VERNON.
Yesterday evening there was a pleasant
family gathering at Mount Vernon to wit
mess the baptism Of the infant daughter of
Mr.. Dodge, the superintendent. The officl'
ling clergymen were the Rev. Mr.. Register
nSt. Johns church, Georgetown, and the
Rev ). A. Wallis, of Pohick, the old parish
church of Mount Vernon. The ceremony
took place in the old banquetting hall,
where the associations of the past and the
o1iet ofthe surroundings added to the i'm
9ressigeness of the service. By happy Co
incidence the child was named Mary Flea
nor Vernon, bringing back the memories of
those whose names are intimately associated
with the history of the place. Mr.. Dodge, him
.elf being lineal descendent of Admiral
Vernon After the ceremony dinner was
served on the south porch, where the beauty
Of the scene and the blending OF the past and
oreseut gave q delightful close to day long
"a he remembered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

FREDERICKSBURG Market juno 21.-Thert
Ia no change to note in the general aspect of the
market Flour very quiet. Wheat 9Oas5. Corr
6Oa62
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

PERsoNAL-Col. Tbos. Smith, of Santa
Fe, New Mexico, is in Warrenton.
Mrs. Jane Meade, of Clarke county, is
visiting her friends iu this city.
Miss Martha c. Gfymes, of King George
county, is on visit to relatives in this city.
Mrs. Gilbert is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Julia English, on Fairfax street
Miss English has returned from visit to
Baltimore.
Miss Belle Thompson, of Hamilton, is
visiting at Mr.. D. K. Stansbury's, on King
street.
Those who attended the closing exercises
Of Arlington Institute, Miss r. c. Powell,
principal, spent two most enjoyable even
ings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-22

CLOSING EXERCIsEs.-The closing exer-
Cises of St Marys School took place at the
Opera House yesterday evening. The pro-
gramme was very interesting one and was
well rendered, the children acquisting them
selves most creditably. IL consisted of
music, two little dramas, and musical COM
edy, af.er which the premiums were distrib-
uted and the gold medals conferred. The
exercises were closed with few appropri'
ale remarks By Rev Father O'Kane.
The closing exercises of the Alexandria
Female Institute, the Misses Greene princi-
pals, took place this morning The young
ladies' appeared prettily attirred in white,
and the occasion was a very interesting one.