davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-The annual
meeting of the Great Falls Manufacturing
Company was held in this city yesterday.
The only business transacted was the re.
election of the old officers aud board of di-
rectors, as follows President. Gen. Benja'
min F. Butler secretary and treasurer, John
Cassels board of directors, B. F. Butler:
WIN. E Chandler. John Cassels, Randall
Haguer, John Trimbe. A. D. Barrett and
Prentss Webster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

GILM0RE's BAND CONCERT In ordsr to
accommodate Aexandrians desiring to at
tend the grand sacred concert to te given ct
Albaugh's Opera House. Washington, on
Sunday night next. April 9Th, by the ia
nous "Glmore Band" of New York city,
the Alexandria and Washington Railway
has arranged TO hold the 1905 p. M, local
train from the Sixth street station, unit!
1870 D. IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

DEMAND FOR DESIRABLE HOUSES 1t
,raa stated in Wednesdays GAZETTE that
saxsral persons from Washington had re.
csn;ly purchased or rented houses here and
Ind make this city their home. Every
J,y for the past few weeks people from
Washington snd elsewhere have visited this
o.ty with the view Of locating here, but find
d,ticn!ty in procuring suitable homes with
tho modern conveniences. II Is true there
a,e houses in this city for rent but many of
mem arr aul of repair either within or on
Io.ut~d.,, and do not present an attractive
.oaparance Tber, too. some Of the dwell
~ while in fair repair have not good side.
.slSs or approaches which necessarily de-
tact from toe desjrability of the residence
Tfthc ogners Of dwellingo which are for
,.rt would put ihem in fair repair. lay new
.ll,yalks or otherwise make them more
sttrac.ive in appearances, they would have
bpt little difficulty in securing good tenants
and obtaining uetter rents. There Is now
and has been for some time past demand
m medium siz4d houses, and if a number of
such we're erected on many of the we'll stu
sted vacant lots in the city, the builders
would realize handsome dividends on their
Investments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

=, lGARErTE MANUFAcToRY.--Th Cid Do
. %,sl'n Cigar Mandatory which few days
i S.r advertised for girls to make cigarettes,
( I've received sll the applicants they need.
1 TSa Which they will make their selection.
~, +ue company will in short time commence
~, ~ manufacture of cigarettes on a moder-
n, i've scale and will add to their facilities as
Ci, M o,nsioess increases. The compsny's
lb tsG.s nave wide reputation and doubtless
nnSr. Cigarettes will soon win place 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
mar30-td
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE ALEXANDRIA WATER Co.
All persons who are in arrears in payment OF
their water bills are hereby notified that unless
paid By the 18th OF APRIL THE WATER WILL
F RE CIT OFF FROM THEIR PREMISES.
By order of the Board of Directors
a1e I'd B. WHEAT, President
4 BBLS NEW YORK BEANS ust received by
4 noy3 J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

sSeIu referring to our sale going on this
,rset we would like to make special mention
here. and that is that it consists from the lowest
priced Calico up to the finest grades of Silks, Vel,
vets, Laces, Flouncings, &c,-in fact q general
first class stock kept in the finest city retail stores
Call aud examine goods and prices.
app 1w l. EiCHBERG " 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

LYNcHBURG MARKET. April 5.-Thc market is
quiet, with light receipts of produce. Offerings of
Tobacco smaller than usual, on account of the
condition Of the country roads. and prices are
well sustained. Grain is coming in very slowly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
The Most Agreeable

As we'll as the most effective method of dis
pelling Headaches. Colds, and Fevers, or
Cleansing the System, is by taking few
doses of the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs. E s. Leadbeater &
Bro. agents, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

CHICAGO, April 6, IL q. MAT this hour the
May option is quoted az follows Whost rs 5.16 !;
Corn 500. Oats 331a: Pork SIS 40; Lard
81 474 short ribs Sc 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, April THE mar
ket continues quiet Flour is in fair demand for
homo consumption. Wheat 70a95. Corn 55a6O.
Rye and Oats nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

RICHMOND MARKET. April 5.-Market quiet
but generally firm. Flour steady for high grades.
Sales of Wheat at 92a95 for longberIy and mixed.
White and mixed Corn brought g. and q few
bushels of Rye sold at 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

OFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,
" Rooms Nos 3 and 5 Market Building.
Alexandria, Va, March 80.
Gas consumers will take notice that MONDAY,
18th of April is the last day for discount on gas
bills for quarter ending March 10th, 1883. as no
discount will be allowed after that date.
W. II. HANTZMON,
oo "a Supt of Cas-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS

1916 Orleans 1916; futures dull Flour
quiet and steady. Wheat higher Corn bettcr.
Fork steady at $14 Seals. Old Mess Pork S14 90
ala so. Lard steady at s. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
r NsYANTANEOUs PROCESS !,
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

During the week there has been little more
activity in business circles. and with better
weather and the progress of spring brighter hopes
are INDUCED. Money matters are quiet, but the
stringency in the country is still the subject of
comment o. s. bonds are quiet but steady.
State securities are very quiet, while railroad
stocks and bonds are flat and nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

DISPUTE SErTLED.-Thc trouble between the
Baltimore butchers and drovers over the question
OF hold ng the cattle markets on Monday or
Thursday has been settled by the drovers giving
uo the Monday market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL BUILDING-At a
meeting of the City School Board last night
the Superintendent submitted his report, in
which he sets forth the need ola new school
house for the white boys. stating that the
old Laucasterlan building. on south Wash
ington street, is in dilapidated condition.
After some debate as>to the STYLE, the cost,
and the manner of obtaining the necessary
amount of money for the proposed new
building, the matter was referred to the
committee on school. houses, with instruc
tions to report at special meeting OF the
board to be held on Thursday night next
It is proposed to erect handsome two
story, four room, brick building Oh Wash
ngton street. on, or to the north of, the cite
OF the old Lancasterian building. 1t is to be
built after the modern sty le OF school houses,
with all necessary convenences, and to be
supplied with modern school furniture. 1t
is estimated that the building will cost up
wards of Sl2 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

ssl' S Immense unloading sale of Dry Goods,
ION ' =. and White Goods at uubeard of prices
PalsieaS. "Ff ed sale of Hood Bonbright & Co, OF
los [ csn now going on ct Isaac Echberg &
Il and es a.! and see the immense stock-an mark.
Ssly displayed on their coun ers-ALL THIS
app 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

I'M rsH.-since yesterday about 10000 her,
H u.s.. anu 100 shad have arrived at Fishtown.
.5,a aug sold at from So to 81 per tn ousand ;
fosS s a' rom 800 to s25 per hundred, and
i. .s.s so 10 perch at 25 to 300 per bunch. 1t
c,sa.u mat the catch of shad is on the in.
lon -se and that 500 were sent to Washing.
yesterday from one shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
AtFreneIl'S, III &4I9kingStreet

Another lot to day Of the new book by the ail.
thor of The Story of the Bible entitled BIBLE
PICTURES AND WHAT THEY TEACH US
3l2 illustrations Price 81.
The Casting Away Of MIS-. Leoks ana Mrs. Ale.
shire, by Frank Stockton. Soc
Trisirem Vsrick new lot to-day SOC
Also An Original Belle, by f. p. Roe 25c.
New line Dime Dialogues Speakers. Deba,crs
Choice Selections, Readings and Recilations for
school celebrations.
New Grammar. Volapuk Zoe
All the New Books, Magazines. Reviews, FASH
ion Books and Papers received as .on az issued
ap3 GEO. F. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

re- A full attendance of the members of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company is requested
for Friday evening, April 9th. 1885, at 7:3O
o'clock. (ap5 2t] Z. II. PICKIN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
alI9za11drIa 0azqtie.
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 6.
LOCAL MATTERS

For this section decidedly colder, fair westher,
LIZ TO high nolthwesteriy winds, diminishing
=! ar.e aud veerng to northeastcrly with cold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

PERSONAL. The marriage Of Miss l.. K.
Haddox, of Virginia, and DR.. Geo. Sotho-
ron. of Washington, will take place April
p at the residence Of Mrs. S. D. Haddox.
Flint Hill, Rsppahsnnock county.
Mr.. Harry Ssaadiford, formerly Of this
city, hut now of Washington, who went to
Ho. Springs, Ark, two weeks ago for his
health, is reported to be much improved.
He expects to return shortly.
Hop. Robert White, of Wheeling. W. Va I,
formerly Attorney General Of that State, with
his daughter, Miss Ella Gray, and Miss
Matte Ashby, Of Washington, are registered
81 he Braddock House.
Dr.. Griffith, of Texas, is visiting his
cousin, Mr.. George Uhier, on Cameron street.
A dispatch was received in this city yes
to-day announcing the serious illness of Mr..
George Mason, t. s. Postal Inspector at
Portland, Oregon.
Mr.. John Critcher jr., left this morning
for Portland, Me, where he was called un-
expectelly on legal business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06


NEW YORK, April 6.-The stock market was
active and firm to strong at the opening this
morning, with frat prices showing advances over
the closing figures of yesterday of from d to y
per cent. Five stocks, however, contributed the
great bulk Of the business done, among them
Richmond and West Point the rest of The list be-
ing quite dull Tho market was strong from the
frst sales and most of the rest of the list ad-
vanced fractional amounts There was slight
pause in the upward movement, but it was soon
resumed and further gains were made over the
whole list. At II o'clock the market was active
aud strong at the best prices reached Money
easy at 2a3.
BALTIMORE, April e. -Tirguia t:s consolidated
&c. past.due coupons =; 10-4os &c. new
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

The CANAL SUBTITLE case ofthe United
States vs. the Alexandria Canal Company
cams up for a hearing this morning at
50 cisl term CT the s Circuit Court be-
fore 9adls p " Hughes. IL tnia case the
city s"es for $50 900 on notes held by the
city f1' money loaned to the canal from
time 70 me prior to the war. Some time
since the matter was referred TO Commits
s.ouer Fowler to ascertain and report The
amount Of the obligations held by The city
against the canal. Mr.. ". w. Duogan The
receiver of the canal, interposed demurrer
to the plea of the city Of A 'exand,ia upon
the ground that the claim was s. stale one,
which the Court OF Equity would not sus.
tain, and that By aches the city was not er-
titled to recover any Of the money loaned.
The amount loaned by the city was UPWARDS
of 1925 900, but all but the amount sued for
is barred by the statute of limitation. The
receiver was represented by Gen. Fl. H.
Wells, the United States by District Attor.
ney J. c. Gibson. and the city by Messrs. s.
G. Brent and f. L. Smith After hearing
arguments Judge Hughes took the papers
in the case and stated that he would
announce his decision in week or SO.
Judge Hughes returned to Richmond this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
CATTLE MARKETS.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April Beef
Cattle-lrahe WIS slow. with prices, as to quality.
shade of b,th from those of last Monday aud
last Thursday. the Cattle averaging fully rs coed
a3 on either &C those days Nearly al the dealers
had off rim, 5 and exp ct to operate on THURSDAY
of each week hereafter The unfavorablo wealth
er, as well a a lack of entire harmony among the
dealers, contributed to the somewhat limited num-
Der Of The offerings and the sluggish trade for
those on sale. Prices OF Beef Cattle this week
ranged as follows Best Beeves 81 75a1 90 those
generally rated first quality S3 75a4 SO; medium
or good fair quality y 75a3 so, and ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Co.'s 81 50g2 - per 100
pour ds
Sheep and La,nbs-I here wns only fair trade
for good Sheep and Lambs, ~ bile common stock
was dull. The quality IF from that OF tho
offerings on sale last Mouhav, we'll rs on last
Thursday. We quote butchers Sheep at 3a5 pc
for sheared with hut few ut tho lsttcr figure, aud
4a6 llc per ID gross for w1oled. Fail Lambs 5a
6hc, and spring do. 9a11c per ID gross Receipts
this week of Shoep and Lambs 2009 head.
New YORK CATTLE MARKET. April 5-Beeves
no trading in Beef Cattle; dres, cd Beef OK.
tremcy dull sales Of native sides st 6lsa9c per
ID for poor to prime. Sheep and Lambs firm :;
Sheep sold at 50 5Oa7 so per 100 lbs Lambs at
So 5OaS, and choice do at SO % per 100 lbs.
Hogs nominal for live ones at 50 60a5 10 per LOG
pounds
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, April 5-Cattlo-
market slow and easier; fancy 30 30 shipping
steois 50 35a5 stockers and feeders 50 i0ai rs ;
mixed S S0a3 TO and Texas fed steers s.; 5Oa
10. Hogs-market slow and Zoe lower; mixed
50 05a5 80; heavy 80 25s5 40: Fight $5a5 80
Sheep market sta dy: natives 5ia6 b h; West
crn S;5a6 10; .exsna $3a5, and Lambs $5n6 90
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. April Sat
Queenstown this week there were some :,31 head
of Cattle offered, with sales 3a5 isc per H.
Some EGO Sheen and Lambs were offered clipped
Sheep brought 5s5a.c, aud wooded 5a6 pc and
spring Lambs Sl13c per lb. Some. Cows and
Calves were sold at S25a5O per head. The mar
ket WAS dull for all kinds of stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06
sos KING STREET. sos
DYSON'S LITTLE STORE.
Neyt Door 10 the Opora House

Is full of good things.
Come end sec what have in the way of Amer
lean, 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.
csived which will be sold at one-half the publish
ers' prices This is a bargain that will not appear
in Alexandra again soon.
A large lire 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, 1888-04-06

CIVyScHooL BoARD.-The monthly meet
inp Of the CITY School Board was held last
night with Judge Stuart in the chair and all
but two members present. Superintendent
Came submitted his annual report, showing
the status of the public schools of the city
and making an appeal for new building
for the white boys. The matter was referred
to the Committee on School Houses and
Furniture with directions to report at q
meeting to be held on Thursday night next.
Mr.. w. F. Carne offered resolution re-
Affirming the promises of the Board to give
preference TO Alexandria graduates of the
slate Normal School in selecting teachers,
but after some debate, on motion OF Colonel
Smith, the original resolution was amended
so as to read that hereafter the Board in &C.
Letting teachers will give due considera.
ton to the graduates of the State Normal
School
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

There is an improved demsnd for Flour and
prices are we'll maintained. Whest is strong and
firm for milling samples at the recent advance,
but inferior lots can only be moved at old figures,
and even then with difficulty, IS buyers find it
very hard to handle them st any profit; sales run,
as to condition. from 70 to Csc per bushel. Corn
is active at 59a60. Rye is higher at G5s72. Oats
35a4O Eggs are steady at 16a17. Other produce
is easy and lower on account of ths increased run
OF fresh fish.
BALTIMORE, April 6.-Cotton dull; middling
97aa1O. Flour steady and quiet; Howard street
and Western super 50 37a2 70; do extra So 00a
S75; do family 81 O0a4 so city mills super
so 37a2 so; do extra 50 00a3 rs; do Rio
brands 81 6Oa4 U.s. Patapsco superlative patent
S6 30 do family So 15 Wheat-Southern steady
and firm: red 92a94; amber 93a96; Western
higher and quiet; No 2 winter red spot SO bid
Nav S9AaS91o; June SS4haS9. Corn-Soutbern
frmer white 6Oa61 yellow 59a594a Western
higher aud dull mixed spot and April 5S4a bid !;
NAV 5SAa5Sb; June 5S1s .59ta. Oats steady
and firm Southern and Penna 39a41; Western
white 41a42; do mixed 3Sa39. Rye firm at
7Oa73. Hay higher AID firm; prime to choice
Western S14 OOa16 Provisions dull and easier.
Mess Pork SIS. Observation-Disclosures and clear
rib sides packed 7aSlb Bacon-shonlders z pa
S4; clear rib sides 8; hams 12al294. Lard
refined ga. Butter s'etdy; Western PACKED va
25 creamery 26a32 Eggs frmer at 17laals.
Coffee dull and easy Rio carsoes ordinary to fair
14a14h. Sugar steady; soft 6g, Whisky
steady at 81 2la1 %.
Nrr yopr A,,;l 6-Cotton easy. uplan1s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

LIGHT House ORDER The Light house
board has issued the following order On
OF about April l5 the characteristics of the
ilo!Iowog named lights will be as follows: :
PIPER Cedar Point, Maryland Fixed white
9 u. liked red covering the shoals on the
virginia side of the river between Dade's
'l1als aud Mary land Point. Fixed white
std liked red with the southern edge of the
sector marking the northern edge of the
ygaunel abreast Of and above the Matthias
ToIo light house. Lower Cedar Point, Va.
I IKE. white, with fixed red sector TO cover
Aetr Bottom Shoals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

NEW YoRk, April Cotton easy; uplands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

COUNTY ITEMS 1t is understood that the
democrats of the county will hold meet
iOg on the evening Of May 1st, to elect dele
gaes to the State convention that meets
10 Norfolk on the 10th day of May next.
tes- years ago a special postoffice was
established at Ball's Cross Roads, under the
more tony name Of Balston, for the accom-.
mediation of few families it was thought
there, but the office has so increased in busi-
ness that the government hes classed it
among the Offices that have the mail carried
BIS contract, and hds are solicited for car
ryiug the the mai to that Office, the bond of
carrier being fixed at $500 People in that
neighborhood thinks this indicates progress
aid are inclined to say hurrah for BaistOn.
The postoffice has been changed from
Walker Chapel" to Halls Hill, with Wal
Ter Hall rs postmaster in place OF Mrs.
Martha J. Langton, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-06

PoLlCE REPORT Last night was cloudy
aud. mild with rain about 2 O'clock. Thofe
were four dodgers and Que prisoner at the
station house.
The only case before tho Mayor this morn
;ag was that of Edward Green, colored, ar
rested by officers Brenner and McCuen for
assaatiug and beating Roxie Smith, also
Co.orei He was fined 81 80
warrant was issued for the arrest Of a
coIored hoy named Joe Jones, who yester
tag evening while fighting in the western
part OF the city bit off a part Of the ear of
another colored boy named Robert Scott.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-14

If you want to rent, sell or buy house
or have anything for sale: If you have
lost anything valuable, advertise Il Ia
The CAPITAL, and II will bring its re-
turn. A newspaper that Is largely circu-
lated and generally read by q community
IL the paper In which 10 advertise There
is an abundance Of evidence Of its merits
as an advertising medium. On Sunday
lady lost pair of valuable gold spacta-
cles on her way from church On Monday
she put notice In the CAPITAL of her
loss. and on Tuesday morning early the
lost article was returned to her.
a few days ago young LADY advertised
the loss of valuable pin. A day or two
after is was returned TO her. Another. a
valuable necklace. which was also return
ed TO the owner. A gentleman adver-
tised bunch of lost Keys. They were
found by a colored boy and returned to
the owner the next day. We could 60 on
and give a number Of instances where
persons have lost articles OF valuable
jewelry aud even money, and have had
them returned to them by advertising it
10 the CAPITAL. We don't say that it
will act In all cases. asthat depends upon
whose hands the lost articles fall into. but
nine times out of ten il will bring its re-
las AO@o hVt Outy uJt0 SUOu
lost, &c, but also other things that are
advertised as well. showing that people
read the CAPITAL. Not long ago there
was advertised 10 the CAPITAL some
valuable cows for sale. A few days after.
wards party called on the advertiser 10
purchase them. He said he hadn't any
faith In advertising. bat thought he
would try the experiment any how. He
asked the party who called 10 buy how
he knew that he had cows for sale
Why" said he, Il saw 1t advertised
In the CAPITAL The man offered him
a certain price for the cows which the
owner thought was not enough, and told
him 10 call ia day or two and be would
let him know In the meantime he had
several other callers from the same
source. which. he said, convinced him
that advertising did pay. He sold his cows
and got his own price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-14

We acknowledge the receipt of an invita-
ion to be present al the 2Oth anniversary of
the Philokalian Society OF st. Johns Lol-
legewhich takes place ON Monday evening,
June 2jth, 1858. at 3 clock, In McDoweil
Hail. The exercises of this society are
always OF tbs nost interesting character,
aud il will AFFORD US much pleasure to be
present on this occasion. The order Of
exercises will be as follows: President s
address, ]. g. Tilton; an essay on The
Study Of History" Frank P Willes;
Grafton on War w. Z. Trenchard =
nr. Geo. A. Steele, OF Elkton, Md, will
deliver the address to the SOcisty. The
exercises viii be intsrspersed with music
during the evening.
ne are also indebted to Mr.. James p
Bannon for al invitation 10 attend the
commencement exercises Of Rock Hill
College, to be held in Baltimore. in the
Concert Hall. Of the Academy Of Music,
on Friday, June END, which would af-
lord as much pleasure TO be present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-06-14
Wax Flowers.

In front OF enc of the vacant bakers
stalls in our market house this morning
might have been seen crowd Of curious
spectators, intently gazing at q man seat
ed In chair behind the bench with sever
al small tin pans before him, containing
wax of all the colors of the rainbow, from
which he was moulding and working into
shape some of the most natural and beau
tiful flowers that grow, aAd forming them
into handsome bouquets. His naodus opcr-
Gndi consists Of different shaped wooden
moulds OF the exact size of the flower he
desires TO make. These are dipped into
the pan Of melted wax, which adheres to
the leaf-shaped mould, then into pan of
water, which hardens the wax sufficient
to be taken or. This process which is
rapid, is continued until pile of the de-
sired leaves are moulded, when they are
taken and formed into the rosebud, the
lily, the tulip, the violet, &C., sc /, aud
then into bouquets, after which they are
placed on card board OF black ground
and put into paper box for sale.