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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-01


A Wool STORY WITH MoRAL.-When
the tax on raw wool was at its highest q
Scotch woollen manufactures from Leeds
was in this city with bis good wife on globe
trot. The wholesome-faced pair had the
appetites and the ease of healthy rich peo-
ple Asked by friend what be thought Of
America, this Scotchman said (: II an de-
lighted with America. always loved this
country; it has been good friend to me.s
II suppose you have large market here
for your woollen cloths ?n querried his
friend. "No'" said the Leeds man, my
American market is not of importance to
me- But America befriends me by not com
peting with me. When ] 60 into the mar
ket to buy my raw wool America is not
there as buyer, go I get it much cheaper.
Sixty millions ofwool-wearing people would
be lively bidders against me, but they don't
bid at all and so my wool comes cheaper.
Then when seek to sell my manufactured
cloths. again America lets me alone and is
not there as seller, so get better price,
since one buyer less always makes cheaper
what buy and one seller less makes higher
what sell. l makea double profit out of
America letting me alone. Americas isolg-
ton from the markets of the world protects
me, and my mills run the year round and
my business gathers gear for me at all sea-
sons. San Francisco AltG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-01
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System when
Bilious on Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habitnal Con.
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufac-
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, CAL E. S. Leadbeater
& Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-01
STEAMERS.
STEAMER ]. W. THOMPSON.
SUMMER AND WINTER SCHEDULE FOE
1888 AND 1899

Commencing Monday, June 20. 1888.
fl!st-ciass oOc: Second.class Soc
Steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at a. III. from
h9ed's wharf, Alexandria, for RIVER LAND.
lNGs. Returning Tuesday Thursday and Sa.ur.
day mornings, making all river landings
For charter each day except Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday. For further information apply
90 f. a. REED & co, Agents.
JcZl Ii Alexandria Va
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ALEX A1TDRIA Va SATURDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 1888
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space, Unless Tie is paid for ~ transient rGtcss
s.id Under circssmSanccs viii tsey Be- cllGweG ty
advertise other than their legitimate business i: IL
soGce contracted for.
Ill transient advertisement terst Jr pid 70. e-
uance.
Marriage AID death notices slass 5> yaa -, t.l@s-
rance.
ResOlutionsin n,emozioa, oftiauks tJ5:ees u re,po,
resolutions adopted ~ societies or pcrsca ,;.:c ~
public concern, u{H only be pr;rtcd n sis ps1r, a.
advertisements.
Persons Tearing tie cty can haze tie 6asetfs ma.1a
to them postpaid, for fifty cents so;,t cr,a III
address changed as ottcn Is desired
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change Adocrt;semc;.s oy9ys Jfor t.e pcpe,. ;,ews
or any information: 5r business Be ss7,t - Ttl
phone.
AA Communications should Be addressed 70 Gege.ts
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Entered at The PostoGsce 81 HicNs,,dra psrg:a:e gs
secoHd-clasS matter.
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M y. JCfI4'1CAN x W.
WHOLESALE GRoCERs,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, XXX, XXXX,
sad PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAK ERS and
THOMPsONS PURE RYE WHISTLES, to wkic5
they invite the attention Of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchaadise shall
;sceige prompt attention.
Cocsignmcnts of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
luco solicited for which they guarantee the HI gh'
est market prices aud prompt returns
Northeast corner OF Cameron and Royal streets
sopl4 Alexandria, vs.
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Exemptions allowed g householder or
head of family-agaiust any demand Ter a
debt, or liability on contract-but not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
Press Censorship I'm Turkey.

Cable Special 20 New York sun.
real humorist has been found in Turkey
He Is the new press censor of Constantinople.
and these are some Of the orders which he has
sent out. They will make the average Ameri-
can local editor feel the value of liberty:
ARTICLE 3.-Do not publish scientific or lit
erary articles too long for completion in single
Issue. Avoid notice to be continued which
Causes uncomfortable tension of mind
ARTICLE Avoid black spaces and suggest
i've dots in the body of an article They tend
TO raise suppositions and disturb the tranquil
ity Of the readers mind. as was lately seen in
the case of the Levant Herald
ARTICLE 5.-Avoid personalities II ANYBODY
comes and tells You that governor or deputy
governor has been guilty Of embezzlement
maIadmlnlstration, or any other blameworthy
conduct treat the charge as not proved and say
nothing about il.
"Article 6.-YOu are forbidden to publish ne
ttions in which individuals or associations
complain of acts OF misgovernment and call the
sultans attention TO them.
Article 7.-You are absolutely forbidden to
publish word about attempts on the lives of
foreign sovereigns or acts of sedition in foreign
countries. for 1t Is not good that such things
should be made known to our loyal and peace
able population.
article S.-You must not mention these
regulations in the columns Of your journal. be-
cause they might provoke criticisms or draw
unpleasant observations from ill-conditioned
mlnds."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
WINTER IN GOOD EARNEST.
A Severe Storm Of Wind and Snow
Along the Atlantic Coast.

The first serious storm Of the season on the
Atlantic coast strongly recalled the blizzard of
last March. In New York city for time yes
ferday the people felt that they were in for a
worthy successor to the terrible storm which
paralyzed the metropolis in March. Snow be-
gan to fall at 10 o'clock, and it was accompa-
MED by high wind. The mercury stood at
about 80 above all day. The storm extended
through New York city and into New England,
and was very severe about Staten Island.
The snow of the day was followed in the even
ing by hail storm, which lasted far into the
night. The wind blew gale, and many ves-
sells took shelter in the coves about the island.
three-masted ship, which. was anchored off
Tompkinsville, dragged her anchors and mar
rowly escaped colliding with the United States
cruiser Boston, anchored at quarantine. A two
masted schooner from Haverstraw for Eliza
beth was blown ashore on the reef in the Kills
on Constable Hook, and went to pieces. The
crew escaped.
. At Poughkeepsie the storm was very severe.
the wind blowing 80 miles an hour. In the Mo
hawk Valley inches of snow had fallen at z
O'Clock last night. About Wilkesbarre, Pa,
inches OF snow was also reported.
In Boston there were snow, sleet and high
winds. Several inches of snow is reported all
over New England. Telephone, telegraph, and
electric-light wires are down in many cities.
At Portland, Me-. the storm was terrific. and
the damage to shipping in the harbor will be
heavy. Off the coast the gale was furious.
At Atlantic City much damage was done along
the ocean boulevard, part of which has been
washed away. The bark Hannah and the
schooner William ID. Warvel are ashore in the
harbor of Lewes, Del. A schooner is ashore at
hehoboth Beach life-saving station. The bark
Morocastle, from Philadelphia for San Fran
cisco, arrived at the Delaware breakwater Sat
urday night, and Sunday morning the bark's
cables parted and she was driven into the
breakwater, where she went to pieces. The
crew were safely landed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
A Libel on the Young Housekeeper.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
1. But still the young housewife goes to market
just the same and asks for things that do not
exist and shows a lamentable ignorance of the
anatomy of animals and the inside of a cookery
book. never ate anything cooked out of a
cookery book that was not bad | think those
cookery concoctors make up receipts as must
clans write music. They sit down and think of
all the things that can be used as condiments
and bases of dishes, and they Just make the
whole business up, and never try them even on
a dog. Take pound of -four and a bucket of
water and cupful of yeast and a half pound
of sugar. and little lemon, and tablespoon
ful OF Worcestershire sauce. Mix well, and
stir for fifteen minutes. Add a glass of porter
and teaspoonful of ice cream; heat over a
slow fire; and you will have something Heaven
only knows what. The chances are il will be
just as good as lots of things you find analyzed
in a cookery book. But then 1 suppose Won
must have some vague idea about the succu-
lent parts OF animals when you go to buy meat
and the young housewife had very vague ideas
indeed She argued that a butcher should be
able to give all the necessary information not
only as to the meat, but what to do with it. if
he wanted peoples custom. She did not pro-
pose to tax him too far. She knew what she
wanted, but she did not know how to cook it.
She went into the butchers place.
What can / do for you to-day. Mrs. -?'
said the polite butcher smiling as he chopped
lot OF RIBS OF some defunct animal which NAV.
heaven knows. have had aspirations and ambi-
tions, hopes and fears and all sorts of things in
its days of life.
Il want you to send me nice shin of beef -
Il didn't hear what you said"
"a nice shin of beef
1t was delicate situation. II he asked her
again she would get offended and. ne would
lose customer. He chopped another few ribs
up and said:
Certainly"
And l wish you'd just tell me how to cook
Even for that the butcher was equal to the
occasion he sent her nice roast of beef
with instructions. and she came in next day
such a lovely shin of beef in her life Some
day she viii find out her terrible mistake. but
/ dare say she won't mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
SALARIES OF BALL PLAYERS.
How the New Graded Pay Scheme VIII
Work.

The recent action of the league in establish
ing a graded salary scheme for professional
players in the league has attracted much atten-
ton, and good deal of speculation as to the
outcome is INDUCED in. The Sporting Times
says in regard to the matter:
Many suppose that the principal league play
ers by this act will be cut down to e. 500, but
such is not the case. Imagine a club attempt
ing to cut down Keefe, Ewing, Connor, Pfeffer,
Kelly, Glasscock, DAILY, Richardson. Brouthers,
Ciarkson, Ward, and, in fact the salary of any
league player of prominence to that figure. Il
would cause a revolt that could not easily be
quoted. But such is not the object of the
league officials. They knew better than to at
tempt anything of the kind. Ball players now
under contract or under reserve will be exempt,
SO to speak, from the classification and only
new players, young men from other leagues, or
players who want to leave one league club to
join another will feel the effect OF course the
new player who starts in now will not be able
TO ever get salary higher than 81, 500 unless
he is made manager or field captain.
The only way in which the rule affects the
present generation Of league players is this:
Take, for example. man who is dissatisfied
with one city and wants to go to another, as is
the case in great many instances now. Nearly
every player of prominence wants to go to
either New York or Boston. desire due to the
pupllcatlon OF fancy salaries given to Ward,
keefe, Brouthers, Kelly ct al. Now, if player
is getting 49, 800 in Pittsburgh, Washington or
Indianapolis, he will not yearn to go to New
York or Boston. because If he did and managed
to get his release he would have to be classified.
and in consequence take his chance. This. of
course, would not suit him, and he would pre-
fer to remain with his club rather than go else
where and have his salary lowered instead of
being increased.
But, of course, as in other rules Of that char
acter-notably the $4,000 limit clause-there is
always chance to evade the law. 1t can be
done by appointing new man field captain,
could be made manager with the same purpose
in view. This, however, can easily be reme-
died in time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
What Men Cannot Do.

From the New York Graphic
Here are some things a man cannot do Smile
through his tears. Make crying baby smile.
Put pin that will hold. Wither rival with
glance. Talk with his mouth full of pins.
Carry his car fare in his mouth. Make love to
two girls in the same room. Get number six
foot into number three shoe. Remain self
possessed when there is pin sticking in him.
everybody that passes. Spend the whole day
shopping when he doesn't want to buy any
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
Presidents Names.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

IRON the Cincinnati Enquirer
Early In the campaign superstitious people
oeciared that Harrison would win because his
name ended in n. 1t is a singular coincidence
Una. tnere Is only one exception TO the rule
WA. candidates for President whose names end
"a are elected Tilden, who was obviously
beaten by Hayes, is the only execution Tbera
nave been surprising number Of Presidents
Win tne y on the termination of their names
Washington. jefferson, Madison. jackson. Van
buren, harrison, Buchanan. Lincoln and Har-
rison- The republicans had double chance
because both Of their candidates names end
with n, while the democratic candidata fo-
iee-Presldent; Thurman, could not overcome
out an at the termination Of their name.
were not pitted against the unconquerable n
The President-elect. according to snperstitions
traditions, was lucky to have only one given
name. This recalls the fact that fifteen az onr
Presidents, and Harrison win make the sir
teenth, have had only one given name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
A Mechanical Cure for Hiccough.

From the Pharmaceutical Journal
Procure glass Of water and pour little of
it down the patients throat. While he is
drinking the water he should press a finger on
the orifice of each ear. By this method you
open the CLOTHS, and in five seconds the thing
is done. Should you by any chance meet with
an obstinate case you may rest assured that
the throat and ears were not closed at one and
the same time; either the water was swallowed
before the ears we're thoroughly stopped or
the water was not sufficient to fill the throat
Another precaution is to keep the chin we'll up
This cure was obtained by the writer from an
old Indian medical officer who had expert
mented for some years to discover a method of
relieving the terrible stage of hiccoughing in
yellow fever, and this cure was the outcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
Henderson Disappointed,
TELEGRAPH OPERATORS MISTAKE PREVENT
HIN SEEING GEN HARRISON

TELEehAPH OPERATORS MISTAKE PREVENTS
HIN SEEING GEN. HARRISON.
special to the Philadelphia Times from In
dianapolis, Nov. "a, says: Senator Henderson
arrived this morning and went Immediately to
Gen. Harrison's residence, and when told that
the President-elect had gone fishing for the
day he was surprised, saying he had sent a
Telegram last night from st. Louis apprising
him OF his coming. Mrs. Harrison said she
had no knowledge of such dispatch, and Pri-
vate Secretary Halford was called upon for in
formation. He was positive that the Mander-
son telegram had not been delivered, but as if
suddenly struck with an idea he went to the
library, overhauled the kilograms received
yesterday and the mystery was explained. The
operator converted the name C. F. Henderson
into G. F. NJ. Anderson, and the general not
knowing such party, and doubtless not re-
gardlng his business as urgent decided not to
give up his fishing, and when the Senator ar
rived he was watching his line from the banks
Of the White river in blissful ignorance of the
distinguished visitor whom ne had missed. The
explanation was, of course. satisfactory to
Henderson. though the President-elect was
very much disappointed when he returned and
learned the fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
Eleven Months of Politics

from the Portland Oregonian Nov -
: The political campaign of 1888 in Oregon.
which, it may be said closed with the republ-
can demonstration Tuesday night, was the
longest held in any state in the Union. lasting
about eleven months, during which time poll
ticians and reporters were kept almost con-
stantly on the go. II began with the meeting
OF the republican and democratic state central
committees. Then followed the different
county and state conventions. after which ali
was ready for the June campaign. When that
was over the city election came on. and next
the presidential campaign and election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
The Moonshiners' Mail.

FROM the Atlanta Journal
An interesting scene occurs each morning at
the county Jail when the moonshiners' mail is
distributed. There are now about one hundred
and forty illegal distillers of mountain dew in
the JAIL and to hear from home is their great
est and probably only pleasure. Many of these
moonshiners left home. or, rather were taken
from their homes very Unexpectedly, and had
no time to make arrangements for the welfare
of their families. There were wives left with
out proper protection and children sick. Is all
well at home? This is the one question that
the moonshiner wants answered and answered
II possible, daily. So when the mail comes in
they crowd about the jailer and watch with
hungry eyes the letters as he takes them from
the pocket and reads aloud the address. With
what eagerness the coveted treasure is seized
OFF into corner the moonshiner takes his let
ter and reads it over again and again-if there
Is good news in it; if all is well he is happier
man for several days; if the shadows are fall
ing about his little home in the mountains he
moves about with downcast eyes, and curses
are muttered against the revenue officers who
hunted him down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
The Richmond Terminal Beaten.
THEY ARE ESJoINED FROM OPERATING THE EAs
TENNESSEE ROAD.

THEY ARE ENJoINED FROM OPERATING rHR EAST
TENNESSEE ROAD.
A Philadelphia special to the Baltimore
american says that an injunction was granted
Saturday enjoining the Richmond and Danville
railroad from operating the east Tennessee.
and receiver was ordered unless the stock
holders should resume control The special
says: The decision is victory for the Norfolk
and Western railroad, although that corpora
ton took no part in the suit. large amount
of traffic from the East Tennessee goes over
the Norfolk and Western, and Richmond Ter
minal people boosted, after making the lease,
that they had effectually bottled up the Nor,
folk and Western in a Tennessee cornheld.p and
that they would now destroy IL. The decision
Is regarded by the East Tennessee people as
conclusive evidence Of the hostility of the peo-
pie OF the south toward the Richmond Terminal
combination, which seeks 70 control the whole
system Of railroads south of Mason and Dixon's
line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
wholesomeness of an Onion Diet.

From the Buffalo Express.
A prominent physician was seen buying a
barrel of onions, and, being guyed about his
purchase, said: ~ always have boiled onions
for dinner for the benefit Of my children. i
like onions too. They are the best medicine I
know OF for preventing colds. Feed onions,
raw, boiled or baked to the children three or
four times week and they'll grow up healthy
and strong. No worms, no scarlatina, no
diPhtheria where children eat plentifully of
onions every day." Another distinguished
physician confirmed the foregoing statement.
adding: 81 couldn't give better advice, no
matter how hard might try"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
THoMAs BOWLING, Auctioneer.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE real. ESTATE
bEING HOUSE NUMBER TO- MASSACHUSETTS
LOT IN ALLEY IN SQUARE 566
BY virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia passed in EQUITY Cause No
lIOo9. OLeary ct al. vs.. OLeary ct al shall offer
Tor sale al public auction in of the PROMISED on
THURSDAY, the SIXTH DAY OF DECENBI,R a ID
1855, at HALE PAST FOUR p. NJ, the following
real estate situated in the City washinoton in the
pistret OF Columbia and known all of lot thirty
vision Of square 626 said part of lot being described
as foll9ws beginning for same at the northeast corner
OF sd l9f e snd running thence east inches. thence
north 5S 80 feet on the east line Of lot 81 to the
BY story brick dwelling house, No 10, Mssss-
chusetts avenue northwest
Also.
On THE SAME DAY, AT QUARTER TO FIVE P. M
tne east - feet of lot in square 566 Containing in
All POI square feet This lot fronts ON 2O-foot alley
northwest ~ 49, "AU ~ ssiee'e
Terms Of sale prescribed by the decree are One
third OF the purchase money in cash. and the balance
AZ Une anu TWO years with interest at per cent per
sod 20 De secured BY deed Of trust property
Will be required at time Of sale. An conveyancfng At
purchasers cost the terms of are not complied
at purchasers risk. NEAL n MURRAY
u~S-oCus Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
An Unlucky Number for Democrats.

From the Baltimore Sun
If the latest claim of the West Virginia re-
publican leaders at Wheeling is correct in re-
gard to the result for Congress- thirteen is, in
deed, an unlucky number for the democrats Of
that state. According to these claims. on the
face of the returns in the first district, Atkin-
son, republican, has 10 majority for Congress.
In the third, McGinnis, republican, has Is ma
lority on the face of the returns and in the
fourth, G. B. Smith, republican, has 10 official
majority after the revision of the vote. The
democrats, however, do not concede the cor
rectness of these claims in regard to the first
and third districts. In the second district.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, democrat, has 1888 ma
iority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
The Quiet Party.
From the Kingston Freeman.

From the Kingston Freeman
A little two-year-old, residing near here, re-
Gently made the acquaintance of q new baby
brother. Holding up her tiny forefnger the
wee one said to the infant: BE you publican
man or dem'cwt?" Receiving no answer the
child ran to her mother exclaiming: s.Mam.
ma, mamma, he don't say nossen bout what he
Is" neighbours boy. who happened to be
present, said drily: ssoh, he's democrat, If
he's got nothing to saw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-26
She Got q Seat.

From the Chicago Tribune.
She was little cross-eyed woman, and she
had stood up in street-car and chung to q
strap till she was tired. Suddenly she spoke:
Thank you, sir. Since you kindly offer me
seat viii take it.'
Six men looked up. Each one of the six
thought she was staring at himself. and abe
took her choice Of the Hix seats instantly placed
ct her disposal Wonderful il the power Of the
human eye when it happens to be . little