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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
PRICE ONE CENT


The owner of paper lay DYING in the
lair. and the dew of death had gathered
on his brow so calm and fair but: Prin-
ter knelt beside him, as his life blood
eb0ed away, and asked the dying writer
IL ne had word TO say. The doomed
man murmured softly. as he grabbed the
Printers fist; "Well, at last the strug-
giles over, and / never will be missed.
Take message and token TO that city
man of mine that all his worn out chest
nuts he had better put In brine. There's
his joke about the weather, which he's
used these many years, and the gag about
the fellow who is always hunting beers,
And the item he's so fond of on the man
who peddles books, and the chestnut
based on people who go fishing at the
brooks; just TO save the papers credit,
and to cast no slours on mine, | would
ask him as favor just To put such gags
in brine. And the lies he's fond of tell
ing of the street cars and the tracks, the
joke about the man who steps upon some
tacks, and the one about some dandy
who will never pay for clothes. and the
enc on women cleaning house-it's weary
heaven knows oh, / know I'll slum-
Der happy in my grave beneath the
vine, If the man who does the city
work will put these jokes in brine.
Tell the man who tends to busi-
ness not to weep when | am dead. but to
buy himself club and hit the first man
on the head, who comes in with strings
of items and requests them printed flee,
when the regular rates are cheaper than
they really ought TO be. Tell the fore.
man when he makes up not to turn a rule
for me. but to simply print an item say
ing that my soul is free; for | want no
eulogistic taffy of that kind in mine, and
/ think such hoary chestnuts should be
picked well in brine. Have the gay and
fresh reporter | engaged the other day
put stop TO saying "Selah," also, I'VE
have come to stay" and il he should say
''ye local. you must trample in his gore,
for you know I'd ne'er allow it in the
happy days of yore. And the man who
comes to tell you how to run a paper well, ,
should be greeted when he enters with a
pewter chestnut bell; and you'll print the
paper promptly be the weather full OF
storms, and the foreman must be careful
when he's making up the forms, that the
beauty of the paper may through all ages
shine and not be like its neighbors only
fit to put in brine"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
How Katle,s Tather snid Grace.

A South End little girl was taking sup
per with playmate few evenings, ago.
After the pater families had "said grace
with due solmnity, the little hostess turn
ed to her guest and asked:
Does your papa say grace ut supper,
Katie?"
mo" replied Katie, with charming
candor, but he says something else. s,..aesss
This answer of course, arousedss the
interest of the elder persons. What. does
he say was asked the little visitor ..s..s..l !
Good Lord what supper |" was the
sweet, calm response.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
LOST

On Saturday evening Jan. 14th, at the Gym
nasium, Gold LACE PIN with pearl in the
head. Reward if returned to 20 Church street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
Sailor and Cat.

"Yes, sir, that is very pretty cat,"
aid lady to reporter, referring TO
Inc Persian cat coiled up on. rig ---
.d3 But IT.. often often wonder won hl2Tg I',a,,---a 3
hD oaGpo and came home see on D0ughs g5n@ .
ime 5und the cape. Well, sir, every
p1edF we were becalmed the sailors
| would try and get my cat to throw it
overheard, for they think that doing so
will bring wind.
This is an old superstition Of the
mariner. 1t would be hard to say how it
originated, but 1t is probable that it was
originally intended as a sacrifice to Nep-
tune, the god of the sea; as on land tho
gods were propitiated by the offerings OF
the devout, so Jack sought to calm the
sea gods ire by Offering him a cat. The
old sailor even in this advanced age, re-
CARDS the cat as veritable weather
gauge. The old landsman is often
puzzled to account for some of the strange
sea terms, and questions are often asked
as to the meaning of the word ''catspaw.
1t is simply quaint idea of the mariner.
who sees in the sudden and peculiar Z
zephyr that ruf1ies the water q re-
semblance to the frolics of the cat. DoS
pussy jump around good humoredly til
will be good breeze and fair But whc.
she arches her back and swells her tail,
then look out, for her scowling look will
be as a calm to the storm it foreshadows,
and the flashes from her eyes but as sparks
to the blue streaks of zig gag lightning
which will certainly soon illuminate the.
sky.-5an Francisco Alta.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
Facts About sealslzins.

A sealskin as seen on the anima
very different thing from that secl
lady's cloak. AThe fur is not visi'
IS concealed entirely by q coat
overhair, dull, gray brown and
This oyerhair must all be reno
long, laborious process by y~Osess
pelts are made ready for tho
Nine-tenths of these fur-lt prices
dressed in London and theirRIAT,
over the civilized world. r.
tically no other aeals caue
taken on the ~PfibyloV IsA~--~es~41y the
Alaska COMMERCIAL company.
The average weight of 2-year-old skin
is five and e half pounds; 3-year-oId skin.
seven, aud of a 4-year-old skin, twelve
pounds. It takes three skins to make q
lady's sack, which is worth anywhere
from $75 up to $500 This difference in
price is seldom due to a variance in the
original quality of the fur, but to the
quality Of the work by which it is made
ready for wear. The carcass is left to rot
where the skin was taken Off. It requires
about three years to rot away, and. al
though 10000 Of these carcasses are annu-
ally decaying almost within stones
throw of the village Of St. Paul's Island,
yet the people do not seem to suffer any
injurious effect therefrom The meat OF
the young seals, il perfectly cooked is not
bad eating, end some of the steaks will
compare favorably with our beef or NUT
ton--BostOn TrapScrint
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
WANTED.

A SITUATION for a middle aged colored
woman as plain cook, good laundress and bread
maker. Neat and honest. Apply at Capital"
oihce for particulars. 1-25w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
WIND GARDENS.

Midway between earth and sky,
There the wild wind gardens lie,
Tossing gardens, secret bowers,
Full of songs and full of flowers,
Waiting down to us below
Such fragrance as we know
Never yet had lily or rose
That our fairest garden knows.
oh, those gardens, dear and far,
Where the wild wind faries arel
Though we see not, we can hearken
To them when the spring skies darl1en,
Singing clearly, singing purely,
Songs Of far Off Elf land, surely,
And they pluck the wild wind poSies,
Lilies, violets and roses.
Philip Bourke Marston.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
FOR SALE Or RENT

A magnificent Weber Upright PIANO. Ren
only So per month. VIII be in Annapolis Sat
urday, February 4th, 1888. Address &c. o. DE
muth, kcare Capital Office and state wher
to call. I-25 1,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
WANTED

A reliable Roy from 12 to IA years old at 81
West Street. Annapolis. l19w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
FOR RBNT.

A large nicely furnished ROOM, with
and light at 81 East street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-01-26
ANNAPoLIs MD. THURsDAY EvENING, JANUARY 2e 1sss


We will insert n this column advertise.
ments of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Found. &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less, for 25 Cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.

An adjourned meeting of the City School Board
will be held tonight
The remains of The late Aaron S. Coleman were
brought here to-day from Washington and inferred.
Tho storm of yesterday blew down many fruit
and ornamental trees in the city and damaged
many Others
The tug Slater, having in tow two barges load
ed with poplar wood left here this morning ior
Philadelphia.
TIE funeral of the late Norman F. Moore took
place from st. Mary's Church this morning, ana
was attended by many of the friends OF the de-
ceased.
The Ale1andria Resi- Estate Company to-day
sold for Mrs Mary Lswler frame house on the
east side of Lee street. between Wolfe and Wilkes
to Mr.. Zorro Hill for $3.50.
Mrs. Hammerdinger, widow of the late William
Hammerdnger, who for number OF years Kept
bakery in this city, died at her home, on upper
Prince street, this morning.
Mr. NJ B. Barlow has sold to George T. Pre-. ton
a lot of ground, with the improvements thereon,
situated on ne south side of Duke street, between
Columbus and Alfred, for 500.
During the heavy fall of rain yesterday even
ing part Of the foundation of the new buildings
being erected by the Messrs. Helmuth at the cor
ner of King and Columbus streets was under
mined and fell in.
son of James Dudley, colored. who yesterday
went on the steamer Pilot Boy for an excursion
to Collingwood, says he was assaulted by an Off
Ger of the boat, who struck him with billy, and
he now threatens to bring euit for damages.
Mr.. W. F. Vincent has just completed one of
the neatest and most comfortable brick residences
in the city. 1t is on the south side of Prince
street, between Columbus and Alfred, built in the
latest style of architecture and is lifted with all
the modern improvements.
During the storm of yesterday evening several
ssl ats were capsized in the river, but go far as
heard no casualties resulted. TWAS reported this
morning that two women and child had been
drowned by the upsetting of a boat near Broad
creek, but the report lacks confirmation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
EDUCATIONAL.
LST. JOHNS ACADEMY
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

The ifty.sirth annual session will begin on
Tuesday, September 4th, 1855 and continue until
June Oath, 1889 The discipline is mi itary, and
the school is provided with new b7eech-loading
rifles and iull camp equlpsge, going into camp,
usually at some watering place, every year. There
are three coHrses-classical, scientific and COM
direction of the Committee on Ii cal Examinations
of the University Of Virginia. VolapuS, the new
international language, is taught in the CONNER
cial course. There finer sets of philosophical
instruments, chemical apparatus cabinets of min
erals than many colleges possess, and the prnci-
pal is a teacher of forty-one years experience
Within the past four years there have been cadets
from twenty States and Territories. For csta-
logues apply to
RICHARD L. CARNE. A. NJ,
aug7 eotsen15 Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

BROKEN WHEEL.-Yesterday evening. on
It's way to the FIRE, one Of the wheels of the
Relief truck was smashed on Uson street,
between King and Cameron, by getting
caught between tbs rails which are laid
along hat street. Later another wheel was
obtained and temporarily substituted for
tie broken one which was sent to the car
riage factory of Mess,s Summers & Bro for
repairs. The truck is still in service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
The Rabies Cry GarIt.

And the old folks laugh when they find that
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs, is more easily taken and more
beneficial in its action than bitter. nauseous
medicines Ii strengthens the Liver. Kid.
neys, Stomach. and Bowels, while it arouses
them to a healthy activity. For sale by E.
s. Lsadbeater & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

RESOLUTIONS OF REsPEcT.-The Colum
O!a ). E Company held meeting last
light and passed suitable resolutions in re-
SSpect to the memory of the late Percy
o'own, a member OF that company. who
vas killed on the railroad between this city
ana Washington on Tuesday evening last.
Il Wes also resolved to drare the engine
house in mourning and that the members
attend the funeral in body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

DEEP WELL-Mr. VIM Hunter, on his
farm, Cedar Hill" near Mount Vernon,
has just had five-inch we'll driven 40 feet
deep and now mas 120 feet of water in it,
The water, which is of excellent quality, is
conveyed through pipe distance of 200
feet into 3 600 gallon reservoir at ais house,
where Mr.. Hunter invites his friends to ex.
anime the workings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

DEATH oNTHE RA1L.-Mr. Doug. Tanner,
young man from Danville, and brakeman
on the Virginia Midland railroad, was in
stantly killed near Lawyers yesterday
morning. In attempting to spring from the
tender of the engine to car, be lost his foot
ing and fell to the track, the entire freight
train passing over his body, mutilating it In
q horrible manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

p.s.ayAL.-The Rev. Frank Page, of
lax county, has declined the call to
al. pari.b b, Fauquier.
Mr. Henry Schwarz has returned from
'u Mis- Katie Herndou, who has been visit
10 stafford, has returned to her home on
ssminsry Hill.
m seminary H!il
~ ur and Mrs G W. Ramsay and Miss
r, ,,, left this morning for Cape May.
NJ NJ Clarence A Voolfolk. of Richmond,
md wife nee Miss Lila Lloyd, of this city,
a ora in san Jose, California.
Mrs.C.F Lee, jr., has gone to Middle
Oo NJ John Mason, of the U S. Land Office,
= Prescott, Arizona, il 10 the city on visit
10 hs relatives.
M. John and Miss Lille Harlow have
,one 10 Loudouu county 90 visit.
Mr. J. Z Cation and family left here to-
oav .for the southwestern part of the State
Miss Eta Treake, of King George county,
I'm IN civ on a visit TO relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos Crimes and w. NJ.
Reardon. IT,, are srjourning at Virginia
Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

A REFRESHING RAIN-The intense heat
Of the past few days was broken yesterday
by refreshing rain. Between four and Eve
o'clock, black ,ominous-lookiDg clouds bank
ed up in the southwestern sky, and in a
short time the wind, which had been blow
ing from the southeast, veered and sent
clouds Of dust through the streets. The
heavens were darkened to such degree by
the thick coud canopy. tina, indoors it was
necessary to light gas jets in order to work
comfortably The rain soon followed, &C
companied by considerable thunder and
lightning, though it was by no means of an
appalling nature. Some hail also fell dur
log tue continuance 9th storm. The rain
continued to descend until about half-past
elgh. o'clock. This morning fne breeze
sprung I'd from the northwest, and the tenn
perslure has been much more endurable.
The storm was doubtless more severe south
west OF this city, aud on the lower river.
The truck and private gardens in and around
the city, which had needed rain for some
time have been refreshed considerably by
the copious shower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

HE NoRMAL.-In q letter to the Lees.
ouFg Mirror giving an account of the Nor
nj ma school recently held here, Mr.. John
thomas Kidwell exprincipal OF Sterling
faolic school, Loudoun county, says: THE
teachers feel grateful 10 the Alexandria PEG
PIE for the hospitality and many courtesies
SHOWN them while in their city, and espe.
Cslly to that courteous and scholarly gen.
uenan, Supt. Richard Csrne, who was SO
0olslng and pleasant to the teachers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
glfsanarIa GazetIe,
THURSDAY EVENING. AUGUST 9.

80 Persons leaving the city can have The
j, 1rr.rr mailed to any address, postage prepaid,
w., length of time at the rate of fifty csnts
lc' a nth Subscribers ordering the GAZETTE
PEI -.5 from one pos;otice to another should give
'a1 I, a. we'll Ms new address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

=, ANOTHER APPOINTMENT Mr.. R. R
bridges, of the Western North Carolina
division of the r & D. R r, was to-day
appointed engineer of the Midland division
=. mat road, and this evening circular an
u;ouncing the appointment was issued,
sSsned by Mr.. J. S. B. Thompson, Acting
supeFinteudent. Mr.. Bridges will fill the
position recently held by Mr.. F. l. Cabell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

>. HE SUNDAY LAVA number of ladies'
i !. lou sals city are getting up petition which
~ o'tg quite generously signed, request
s,s. 'le Mayor to have the Sunday laws en-
iS he 1t ls said that some of the clergy of
lst;SS'y Will assist the ladies In their under.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

Police REpoRr.-Last night was mild
and cloudy ill about y o'clock, wien it
hecame clear. There were two prisoners at
The Mayor this morning. disposed of the
following cases
John Clark, arrested by Officer Simpson,
charged With robblng Charles Taylor, was
discharged. o..
son, for being drunk on the streets, was dis
charged. -,
tanning puisances on their premises, were
fined 81 each snd required to abate such
sherman and Herbert Gaines, colored,
charged with cruelty to deg, were fined
aud made 20 pay the costs.
Several persons, charged with keeping
dogs without licenses, were fined and made
10 take out licenses.
A COW which was roaming at large in the
streets was taken up, and the owner required
TO pay the charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

FIRES Shortly before five o'clock yes
terday evening and just as The storm came
up, the frame engine house aud the wharf
at the Old Hampshire coal yard, between
Cameron and Queen streets, were discov
cred on fire, the cause, it is supposed, by
spark from the spoke factory, though some
say the premises we're struck by lightning.
An alarm was sounded and the FIRE depart
ment promptly responded, but the flames
were extnguished By plug stream Dy the
HydrauIion company, and by the rain which
soon fell in torrents
Yesterday evening some little children
started bonfire in the yard OF Mr. Charles
Howard on south Fairfax street, which COM
munlcsted to the fence and then to the roof
OF the back building. The flames gained
rapid Roadway, but were extinguished be
fore much damage had been done by Mas.
ters Sidney Lyles aud George Warfield,
who happened to be playing in the neigh
borhOod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
LOCAL MATTERS

r- this section fair, cooler weather, winds
-a,e,sily westerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
AUCTION SALES.

IDUhSUANI III LIE DCChEc VI LIP SOIpu-
L ration Court Of the city of Alexandria rem
dered on the 10th day of July, 1885, in the chan
Gerry suit OF Mary P. Hurdle, guardian, &C., VS..
Levi J Hurdle and ais, the undersigned commits
sioners therein named, will. on SATURDAY, the
25th day of August, 1888, at ~ o'clock NJ, in
front of the Fairfax street entrance to the Corpo
ration Court room in said city, offer for sale st
pub c auction, the following property, viz:
~. That TENEM ENT and LOT OF GROUND
on the south side of King street. in said city, be-
tween Washington aud Columbus streets begin
ming SO feet from the intersection of King and
Columbus streets, and running east on King street
20 feet: thence south parallel to Columbus street
100 feet; thence west parallel to King street 20
feet: thence north parallel to Columbus street
100 feet to the beginning.
%. That TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND
on the south side of King street. adjoining the
above mentioned lot and beginning at the point
where the east line of the lot sold by Samuel Bry-
an ntersects the south line Of King street, and
running eastwardly with the south line Of King
street 20 feet; thence southwardly parallel to Co
lumtus street 100 feet; thence westwardly par
sle TO King street 90 feet; thence northwardly
with the east line of the lot sold by Samuel Bry-
an to the beginning subject, however, to an an
nua rent of $780, charged upon said lot for
ever.
Terms Of Sale: One-fourth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale, and
the remainder in two equal instruments st six
and twelve months from the day of sale, to be Sc
cured by the bonds of the purchaser purchas.
ers, with good personal security, bearing interest
f.om the day of sale, and retention of the title
until the purch ase money is fully paid.
GEO. A MUSHBACH, I Cemmrs.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

FRUSTRATED WIRES The storm of yes
teFdsy evening Frustrated the telegraph
wires between this city and Washington,
thus breaking the connection between the
North and South. Last night force of op
orators was sent here from Washington to
receive and send off the through messages,
which were carried between the two cities by
messengers. To-day the wires were re-
strung and the Washington operators re-
turned to that city. Between this city and
fredericksburg the lines were badly damaged by
'he wind but not enough to suspend operations.
large repairing force has been employed be-
tR'en Washington, this city and Fredericksburg
u putting up the the wires. Damsge was also
zone to the telegraph lines along the other Ill
tosi; aud the telephone wire between this city
Aaa Washington was rendered temporarily useless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

1, John S. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria, do certify that Geo. A.
Mushbach. one of the commissioners of sale in the
above-named suit, has executed the bond with So
cuyity required by Jaw.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
jy25 w4w By ]. T. CALLAHAN, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
PIANO TUNING.

shall be in Alexandria on Wednesday, August
ODD. and afterwards All persons wishing TO have
their Pianos ,uned will please leave their ad.
dress at Mr. George E. French's bookstore. Best
references and moderate prices. Respectfully.
aup9tf T.. l.. SCHARF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
MUSIC And LANGUAGES.

/ shal resume instruction in MUSIC and MOD
ERN LANGUAGES at Alexandria on September
5th 1888 Those desiring to take lessons will
please leave their address at Mr., Geo. E. French's
bookstore Best references. Respectfully,
EMIL LUDWIG SCHARF,
aug9 At Professor of Languages and Music
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

WHITE WASH BRUSHES FOR THE TRADE
w at 32S King street-Specisl attention is call
ed to our stock of Brushes, which was manufac-
tured for u.s. A large stock and great variety. On
hand superior class of Brushes for whitewashers
Wholesale and retail at 329 King street. Sets of
GARDEN TOOLS for sale chesp by
my2l ]. T. CREIGHTON q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09
EoR SALE.

FoR SALE
Having determined to retire from the restau-
rant business, l offer the STOCK. FIXTURES
and GOOD WILL of the same for sale.
]. SCHNEIDER,
aug9 3t Opposite Washington ferry landing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-09

OUNs, PISTOLS SHELLS, PRIMERS, &c,
O &C., at 32S King, corner of Royal street. We
have still ON hand good assortment of Guns
Pistols, &c, of various quality, which we are Of
fering at low prices. Examine DAVIS B. L.
GUNS equal to the best at much lower prices.
oct27 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-02-19

The London journals are 80
much enamored of Cleveland, and
the apostle of free trade, that they
fail entirely to catch the meaning OF
Blaine's letter. They ascribe his
motive to fear of defeat and seem to
think that the man who bearded the
whole gang OF rebel sympathizers IN
the House and who swept the floor
With the lordly Roscoe COnkling,
has been stricken with terror before
the caricature of . statesman who
now occupies the White House.
IS. F. Chronicle.