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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29
E'his I'inse TO New Ss>erin.

Nermilion parish wants a rail-
road, and wants It bad; but peo'
pie do not seem to realize the fact.
We arc informed that mach of the
cotton which was heretofore brought
to our gins and shipped from Able
vile, is seeking another and more
direct route to market-and this
fact is not one to be wondered at.
For, OF course, excessive irclghts
must deduct from the price our mer'
chants can pay for cotton, and again,
it is well known that on the railroad,
family supplies, such as the farmer
must have, can be bought a great
deal cheaper than in our town.
What then Our people, mer.
chants and farmers, mechanics and
laborers. ought to 60 to work to
secure the much desired connection
with the railway system of our coun-
try. We have already said, time
and again, and the fact is we'll
known that orr parish is sufficiently
fertile to make a road a paying
enterprise.
Just look. for one moment, at our
sister parishes through whose boun-
daries the life-giying arteries Of com
mcrcc and travel have been estab.
lishcd, and look at Vermilion, equal,
if not superior, in soil and climate,
and see the difference. Go to New
Iberia, Lafayette, RayEe, Crowley,
Jennings Or Lake Charles, see the
marts crowded, and the air resonant
with the hum of busy industry, and
then turn your eyes to poor, sleepy
Vermilion, and is it not enough to
make one sick. We have talked
railroad so long that we almost
give up in hopelessness; but there is
one more slight glimmer Of hope,
and if our people can only be aroused
we may yet see Our dearest hopes
realized.
New Iberia is beginning to realize
the Importance of au iron bound
connection with our rich country,
and it is said that her people make
this proposition, viz: If Abbeyille,
Vermilion parish. really want the
road, let them appoint a committee
of solid men-mcn who mean bust
ness, and they will do the same, and
let them meet and confer, then if
Vermilion can show that she is in
earnest and determined to do all she
can in the matter of so much impor-
lance to them, they will take the
in hand and the road will be
built. Now, fellow.citizens, what say
Are We IN have an outlet or
are We to be left entirely behind in
the tide Of prosperity which is
sweeping like a vast food oyer al
most the entire South. Oh for a
few men of energy to take hold of
this work and carry it to a success.
fal determination.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29
To the Deaf

A person who was cured of deafness and
noises in the head of 90 years standing by
9: simple remedy will send a description Of
olson, III McDougal ST., New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29
W LIONS HOTEL,
LASSEKRE .PrOnrietOr,
New Iberia, Louisiana.

This hotel is first class in all respects,
and is opened at all hours, day and night,
for the reception of travellers. Fresh oys-
ters always on hand. Liquors and cigars
of choice kinds to be had at the saloon.
Prices moderate.
September 90. 1883,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Twenty-tifth Judicial District Court.
Parish of Vermilion,

Succession Of Edmond T. Broussard.
No. 81.
Notice is hereby given to all parties in
tcrested in said succession, or having anv
opposition to make to the tableau of Debts
and charges and of settlement filed by
Collins L. Broussard, administrator of said
succession, and pending for homologatiou.
TO file the same in writing in the Office Of
the clerk of court within ten DAYS from
the date hereof.
Given under my official signature and
seal of court, this 18th day of August
1888.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29

The reported case of yellow fever
in New Iberia in fatty contradicled.
Nothing Of the kind exist there.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29

Sel!-admires and self:fatterers ars
really self.deceivers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-09-29

AMB. MOUTON.
Abbeville, September, IA, 1883.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
ALEXANDRIA. VA. WEDNESDAY EVENING APRIL IS 1888
whole force in two boats. As we approach.
ed the crew of the S.atira crowded at the

OV phO SioW VI tAO Stntho NioWOCU a. tuC
gangway. Suddenly one of them cried out
My God They are all armed They are
piratesn The deck was clear in an instant. Ev-
erybody scooted below. When we entered the
cabin we found the captain under the table as
white as sheet.
Gentlemen, for Gods sake spare my life: he
said.
"We ordered him to produce his papers. The
moment glanced at the register my jaw dropped.
We had captured British vessel. 1t was a SC.
rious mistake, but when we explained the case we
got all the water we needed. We presented the
captain and crew with a barrel of whisky, and
when We left the whole crowd OF them were drunk
and cheering for JEFF Davis. Two days later We
got to Nassau, with the Confederate flag flying
over the Union flag The Governor gave US for
ty-eight hours to make our repairs and get away.
The cargo We had captured WIS worth $4,000.
We made arrangements with merchants to dis
pose of it. They sent vessel to ConCep-
ton Key, where we quietly transferred
the cargo to them. They were to take it to Hay.
ii, sell it and give Us half the profits. The cap
tain was to meet us in three weeks time at French
Key, but he never came
In the meantime We learned that Lee had sur.
rendered at Appomattox. We thought the best
thing VIC could do was to cruise So we swung
right ahead and destroyed three Yankee vessels
in the Bahama channels. The crews of these
vessels we landed at Port Howe San Salvador.
Then We laid at our rendezvous at French Key
for several weeks. As Union eunboats were after
US, we took her to Kingston Jamaica. We aban-
doned her at sea and let another vessel pick her
up. The rescuers paid us 30 much in cash for the
privilege of getting the salvage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

TlHE UNDERSIGNED, as administrator of
| Thos N. Mccormick, deceased, trustee III a
deed of trust from VIM. Eaches, dated 20th day
Of October, 1854, and recorded in hber R. No. 3,
psge 316 will sell at public auction, in front of
the Fairfax street entrance to the Market build
ing at ten o'clock on SATURDAY, the 9th day of
June 1888; the TENEMENT and LOT OF
GROUND, in the city of Alexandria, Va, on the
west side of Alfred street. between Duke and
Prince streets, beginning on the west side of AL
fred street at the distance OF 45 feet south OF the
middle of the square between Prince and Duke
streets, aud running west parallel to Duke street
100 ieet to court 46 feet 10 inches wide; then
south parallel to Alfred street % feet inches to
apslleyfeet widethen east parallel to Duke street
TO Alfred street; then with Alfred street to the
beginning, with the use of said court and alley.
Terms of Sale: For cash as to SO much of the
proceeds as may be necessary to defray the ex-
penseS OF executing this trust and to discharge
the amount of money due, to wit: 81, 1859 be-
i0g he principal and interest to date of sale.
sp9,s VIM. E. FENDALL, Administrator.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

Bv virtue Of a deed of trust, bearing date on
the 10th day of January, 1885, of record in deed
book No. 10, folio 200, Of the land records of
Alexandria, Virginia, the undersigned, trustees of
'The Old Dominion Cooperative Building Asso-
citation of Alexandria, Va" by order of The Board
OF Directors of the said association, will at twelve
o'clock NJ or SATURDAY, the 2Sth day of April,
1888, ia front of the Royal street entrance to the
Msrket Building, in the city of Alexandra, ex-
pose for sale at public auction for cash, the fol-
lowing described property, situate in the said city,
20 wit:
All that TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND
on the west side of st. Asaph street. between Duke
and Wolfe streets, and bounded and described as
follows: Beginning on the west side OF st. Assph
street SO feet inches south of Duke street, and
running thence south with st. Asaph street 6I
feet 7a. inches; then west parallel to Duke street
1876 feet 10 inches to u nfeet alley; then north
with the said alley so feet 112i inches to a brick
ssble then west with the south end OF said stable
10 feet then borth with the west side of said
stable 20 feet inches; then east with the north
end of said stable 20 feet; then south with the
east side of said stable ID feet inches aud then
esst with direct line TO the beginning.
THOS. LEADBEATER,
RICH'D. Il. LYLES, Trustees
JONAS FISHER,
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.:nyrCG TO MOTHERS.

hfas. WINsLow's 9ooTH1NG SyHUr, Tor chill.
dren teething, is the prescription OF ono OF tho
best female nurses and physicians in tho United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
thoir children. During The process of tcething
its value is incalculable. Il relieves The CHILD
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels, and wind-colic By giving health
to tho child It rests the mother Price 25 cents a
bottJn. ,nv5-tvrM WSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxativs. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System when
Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habitua Con.
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufac
tured only By the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San francisco, Cal. q. S. Leadbeater
& Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
PROPOSALS..
DROPOSALS FOR ASPHALT WALKS AND
i CoBBLE.SToNE ROADWAYS AT FORT
MYEP. VIRGINIA.
DEPOT QUARTERMASTER' OFFICE;
WASHINGTON, D. c., April I'd, 1885

WASHINGTON D. g. April I'd, 1883.
Sealed proposals, in trIplicste, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this Office
until 12 o'clock noon Oh WEDNESDAY, May
I'd, 1883, at which time and place they will be
opened In the presence Of attending bidders, for
constructing 2,3OS2s SQUARE YARDS, more or
less OF ASPHALT WALKS around the public
buildings at Fort Myer, Va. Also, at the same
time and place, proposals for constructing d. A
SQUARE YARDS, more or less, OF COBBLE-
STONE ROADWAYS around the stables and shops
at the same post. Bidders to state the price per
square yard for both classes of work.
Forms for proposals and specifications for each
class of work can be obtained at this office.
The United States reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals. to accept proposals for the
entire work, or to make award for EACH class of
work separately. y. b. DANDY,
Deputy Quar-. Master General U. S. A.,
ap17 ct Depot Quartermsster.
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Contract advertisers i not be aoioed to exceed their
Spcce rnless the is paid for at transient ratesr
cdrertise other than their legitimate business :n the
space contracted for.
Au transient advertisements must be paid for III ad
CGnCe.
Persons lcaeing tie city can hare the Gazette mailed
to them, postpaid, for fifty cents month. and the
address changed cs often as desired.
Marriage and death notices mast be pc;d for IN a9
rance.
RESOLUTIONS in me,seyam, cftaantS tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons aless Of
public coMcei, to;N only be printed 81 this paper as
Advertisements.
Tie GGsetts Office is connected ,oh the Telephone En-
change Adrertisemelts orders for The paper, ,.ews
or any information or business be sent bv Tel
phone.
al communications should be addressed to "Gsaetts"
Alexandria, Va.
Entered ct the Postotics az alexandria, Virginia as
second-claSS matter.
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By B. T. Lucas, Auctioneor.
SALE.

4
As administrator of Frank E. Derby, deceased
! oHer al private sale ONE DIVERS COSTUME,
PUMP AND ATTACHMENTS and ONE TRUNK
AND CONTENTS. If not sold prior to SATUR-
DAY, March IL 1883. will on that day sell the
,ile at public auction, at - o'clock m, at tho
R9yGl street entrance to the market building.
TeFls-Cash.
EMANUEL FRANCIS,
ieb11.w.s Administrator.
3Es' The above sale is postponed until sATUR-
DAY, April ID, 1888.
EMANUEL FRANCIS
uh26 W3wSdts Administrator.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
AUCTION SALES
o11E OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN |
FAIRFAX COUNTY.
THE CHANTILLY FARM.

THE G II L l. l. a L III.
Re yirtue of decree rendered at the November
am 1887, of the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun-
S'', r in the suit of Powers admr. VS.. Stuart and
.,bsrs. the undersigned, commissioners therein
.srled. about II o'clock on
MONDAY, MAY 21st, 1888
court day, will offer for sale at public auction
n 'front.' Of the Court House of said county, the
.H,ljknoyn and valuable farm called
@cEANTILLY," CONTAINING $50 ACRES
-,ors or less located near the village OF that name
n ssii county, on the Little River turnpike, six
aiIos from Herndon station. W., 0. &; w. &. r.,
and tTenty.onc miles from Alexandria city. This
iand IS fertile and productive. being q fire red
.nil and most OF it is cleared and ready for graz
mo or cultivation; it is well watered and has a
.nf;cient quantity OF timber for ordinary uses.
There are SEVERAL SMALL HOUSES on the
arm and good fencing Near by are stores,
blacksmith and wheelwright shops, postoffce,
.rbool house and churches If there is no aatis-
fsrtory bid for the entire tract, il will be offered
IN lots of convenient size, and plat showing the
nropossd division can be seen in the Clerks Office
NJ ssid Court. II no sale Is made on the said date
tbe Undersigned will consider private offers.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash, and the residue
in two equal annual payments, evidenced by the
interest bearing notes OF the purchaser. with per-
s,nsl security; and, additional security, the
title will be retained until payment in full.
JOSEPH PACKARD, Jr.,
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, Commrs.
MORGAN II. BEACH, of Sale.
R. W. MOORE,
hereby certify that the bond required of the
commissioners OF sale by the decree rendered in
the suit of Powers admr. VS.. Stuart and others at
the November term, 1887, of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, has been executed. Given under
NV hand this 9th day OF april, 1883.
W. Z. GRAHAM,
sp13 Is Clerk Circuit Court Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
LIVERY STABLES.
AZ AND 419 KING STREET.

SPECIAL NoTICE-We wish to call attention
y to our RETAIL DEPARTMENT for 1888.
We will pay special attention to the wants of our
patrons, and offer them the latest productions of
foreign and domestic factories at prices to suit the
times. We have in stock at present everythingt to
be found in FIRST -CL ASS CHINA and GLASS
WARE STORE. We will be glad to order any.
thing that we may not have, and would invite a
careful inspection of our stock before making a
mh17 E. MILLER & SON.
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A TRACT OF 1851 ACRES.

G.iH GGilH within mile of Warrenton Junction and
@ae'is, stations on the Virginia Midland Rail
Ual. This tract is of very superior quality for
81 .lss snd grain, is highly improved well watered
ST6 ST5 .lmbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN
ssSN y and all necessary outbuildngS grist mill,
,iI ,Tca together with all water and race rights,
Wy! 0e sold with said tract
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LEGAL.

ITO FRANCIS L. NORTON;
4 Notice is hereby given sou that you are re.
quired either TO surrender possession of the prem
ises which you hold of us on Union street. in the
city of Alexandria, Va. under the lease to you OF
March 10, 1887, or to pay the Ient due and in
arrears therefor.
THE VIRGINIA IRON SHIPBUILDING co.
By S. FERGUSON BEACH, Attorney.
ap17 W4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
4 TRACT OF 200 ACRES

,r9i2s y, the shove, of the same quality of land,
,,S, y io' 2 acres adjoining said above-mentioned
,a;s; and mOiety Of tract of 50 y acres also
,sJI,ang ,rIng said land These tracts will be sold as
s,aa nve OF IN parcels as may be deemed desirable,
tne 20O acre tract, which will be offered
d,sfi,I' ;sseiI' The aforementioned lands are easily
,Ssse ,Ss.Oe INTO several farms, and are rated among
E,,aN?sl Vsl fertile and desirable tracts of land IN
1TSqoler county.
.,;s ts'ns OF Sale: One-thrd Of the purchase mon
r,i.,as eash and the remainder in three equal in
ts- EMS Sl payably in one, two and three years
Gs,ns'e es'e OF sale, to be secured by the bonds OF
h, s,riurchsser with good personal security, bear
H. sss from date payable annually, title to
pova. 10 be retained as further security, with
bcaS. 20 resell for default of payment Of said
H. 9. 'ae II k and cost of tho purchaser.
a1 Undersigned have also authority under
ST,Tee TX to sell said tracts of land privately.
SSNO. MURRAY FORBES,
Z, TAYLOR SCOTT, Commissioners.
A.D. PAYNE.
Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit Court,
Ieo.... February 20, 1888.
t,usd that z. Taylor Scott, one of the above
eu,sS ~ nlnissioners has executed the bond re.
a..s. ~ the decree of sale entered in the said
WIN approved security.
4 ri btease; este JNO. B. TURNER, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. Z, 1885,
mo THE BONDHOLDERS OF THE WASH
a 1NGTON AND OHIO RAILROAD CON-
PANY.
Take notice that, acting under decree of the
Circuit Court of the city of Richmond. entered
February 9th, 1883, / will be prepared on and
after Thursday, February 9th at my Office, No.
BOG Prince street, to pay to those entitled the
fourth dividend upon their bonds. Persons claim.
ing dividends must produce bonds or the special
commissioners receipt therefor
CHARLES E. STUART,
febl3 If Special Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

NEW EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Hoes,
IN Rakes, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other seasonable goods at lowest
cash prices. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ap3O Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18
EMANUEL FRANCIS,
Administrator.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
islquier county, entered in the chancery causes
"Bastsble VS. Forbes" and "Forbes's executor
''' 5A;tables executors" on the 18th day of Sep.
snoer, 1887, the undersigned, as commissioners
q sale in said causes, will offer for sale at public
;;.ctiOn, at the front door Of the Court House, at
"anentou, Va, on
MONDAY, the 2sth day of May. 1888.
1, s ioowing real estate, the property o. the late
eAoert N Bsstable viz:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

OHOPPING AXES and AXE HANDLES, on
" hand and for sale at a small advance at 32S
King, corner of Royal, by
dec2 ]. T. CREIGHTON & son.
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NLoVEs! GLOvES!-A new assortment of the
VI best Kid and Dogskin. embroidered back,
lined and unlined, received this day at
dec13 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
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DR. BUCKLAND'S SCOTCH OATS ESSENCE,
~ natures nerve tonic and brain food. IN bot
ties, at 81 each, just received by
fnb0O E. s, LEADBEATER & RRO.
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IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
i SPECTACLES to suit you, go to HENRY
WILDTS and have your eyes tested, and you
will have no moro trouble. noT2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

nWE LADIES' FRIENDs-A CARPET SWEEP
L ER and an ENTERPRISE MEAT CUTTER.
Both are useful ell the year round and make
capital Christmas gift.
dec15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

IN MATS VERY FINE OLD GOVT. JAVA
~" an1T ~ ]. G. MILBURN.
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A DMINIsTRAToR's NoIICE.

A DMINIsTRATOR'S NcIICE.
Ali persons having valid claims against the es.
tate of the late JOHN B. SM00T will present the
same, properly authenticated, for payment, and
all persons indebted to the said estate, will pay
the same to the undersigned.
HENRY SMOOT,
feb17 If Administrator Of John B. Smoot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-18

NATURAL COLOR LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS
IN and DRAWERS, soft as silk, aud said not to
shrink in washing. Call and see them at
oct7 AMOS. B. SLAYMAKERS.
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VIZ A. JOHNSON s. CO.,
WHOLESALE GRoCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Havo on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, Xxx. xxx
aud PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISKIES also BAKERS ana
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention Of the trade
Orders from tho country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee tho high
cst market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast cornor of Cameron and Royal streets
sepl4 Alexandria, Va
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)'d'PoUND BLOCKS COD FISH,

Fancy stock.
GEORGE McBURNEY & SON.
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Alex,sagutIria Ale 6azette.
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PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI. WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNo WDEN,

1t the Gasette B,ildin0, 80 and 312 Primes 6
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Confectionery.
HENRY BRENGLE. 53I KING ST.,
Is now ready for the fall and winter with
EVERYTHING IN SEASON.

EVERYTHING IN SEASON.
He intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick OF Chesapeake
Creams of all favors, Black, Fruit, Pound, Jelly
and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain Cakes, arc sold
cheaper than they can be manufactured at home
Also Cream Puffs Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Taffy of all kinds. PIES A SPECIALITY. Fruits
Nuts. Confectioneries, Caromels and Sugared
Fruits. &c caters for families. fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties.
nov12 If
Dp1ME MOCHA. MARACAIBo, OLD GOVT.
JAVA. LA GUAYRA and BIO COFFEES,
freshly roasted, for sale by ,,,1D,,n,
jana ~ j. =. Mi1oO OnN.
4 LL-wooL sUITING sERGEs for men and
n boys, 80 inches wide at 65c; also all. WOOL
Cassimeres and Tweeds, nice goods, at ooc at
mb2S AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
EDIUM- WEIGHT UNDERsH1RTs just re-
mbS AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-05-26
Falling to Pieces.

Huntsville Daily Mercury.
The republicans in this State seem to
have had all their trouble for nothing.
Judge Craig promptly declined the nom-
ination for Attorney General. 1t was
nothing more than was expected of him,
and the Advertiser expressed the belief
that he would do so. He is good law
yer, and is no doubt doing reasonably
well at his practice. At least he has no
reason for suffering his name used just
for the fun of being beaten.
DR.. J. M. Clarke, of Lawrence county,
was nominated for Superintendent of
Education. He not only declines the
honor, but expresses Indignation for the
liberty taken with his name. He says he
is not, never has been and never can be
republican. He claims that his polit-
ical designation is that Of a greenbacker.
At any rate, no matter how much he
may be opposed to the democracy, he
has no lot or part in the republican par
ty. DR., Ewing and Mr.. Helm were both
present in the Convention and accepted
the nominations rendered to them, and
may possibly hold on to the end.