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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
A Peculiar Signature,

a tall, %htavy-set gentleman, with an nj
Of comfort about him that only a content
ed mind can give, walked up 10 "a 81. Pau
hotel register and after depositing his I'll
on the moor grasped a pen and drew th
back of it across the register page. making
mark rs though he had dipped his fnge
The clerk was mad in a minute.
What do you mean, sir, % he demanded
by marking up our register like that
It's an outrage, sir, and | won't stand it.
The gentleman turned, calmly surveye,
the clerk full minute, then drew iron
his pocket a bank book. with a mark OF
the leaves similar to that on the register
"Why, said he, that's the way | Away
register. Its my regular signature, aud
even sign my checks that way"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
"PRIESTS Unto GOD.-

There is IA silent ministry
That knows no rite of book or hell:
That eyes divine alone can see,
AID heavens own language only tell.
II has no affairs and no fame.
No waiting crowd. no tunctul choir.
Ii serves from beds of speechlcss pain,
From lips that anguish brands with nsu
From homes OF want. and loss. and woa>
Its worship rises up u Him
Who hears those accents faint and low,
Through the loud praise OF chcruhiIn.
The dauntless heart, the patient soul,
That faces lite's ScVcrcst stress
With smiling front and stern control
Intent its suffering kin To bless;
The meek. who gather every hour
From briar and thorn and wayside tree
The largcsse scant OF fruit and flower,
The harvest OF humility;
The tempered will that bows 10 God.
And knows Him Eood though temnests
lower.
That owns the Judgments of His rod
Arc but the hidings OF His power;
That sings the sun behind the cloud,
Intent To labor, pray and wait,
Whatever winds blow low or loud,
Sure OF the harbOr, soon or late.
Like the small blossoms hy the way.
Enduring cold, enjoying sun,
In rain. or snow. or sprinkling spray,
Cheerful till all their life Is done.
Dear, homcly ministers of love,
Used and forgot, like light and air,
All, when we reach that life above.
They will Gc stately seraphs there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
Why Mrs. Siddons STAYS.

1t is said that years ago Mrs. Scott Sid.
dons' drcssmaker advised her to leave off
her corsets. What. lose my stage tig-
ure?' she cried. Impossible The
dressmakcr urged that she was losing her
figure anyhow, and the only means of saw
ing it was to take a radical measure at
once. ''Well, here 90 my stays said the
actress, and the dressmakcr proceeded to
tit her a twenty fve-inch waist. At the
end of the season she came back again.
Make me a twenty seven-inch waist" she
demanded, but in the meantime her figure
below and above the waist had resumed
its normal proportions, her skin had
grown two shades fairer and clearer, and
She looked younger. Since then she has
never worn a stay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
PROOREsSIvE OBSERVATION.
A New Game That Has Taken "A strong
Hold Upon Boston.


Progressive Observation is the name
given to a new Boston game that has oeen
taken up with interest i'm social circles.
IL has an advantage over donkey parties
and progressive euchrc i'm that il teaches
something useful. The hostess provides
tive tables, at which are seated four or iyc
persons, or even more If desired. Table
No. /, or the head" table, represents the
sense Of sight, the highest SENSE. Table
No. > is touch, No. 3 hearing, No. 4 smell.
and No. 3 taste. There is a teacher for
each table, and the table is supplied with
a variety of objects suited TO the use of the
table. For instance, the teacher AT the
sight table holds before each PLAYER in
turn a collection Of small objects on II
tray, and after the lapse Of half "A minute
takes away the tray and asks the player to
name the articles. Or the teacher gives
each person a single article, and after a
short inspection calls for answers 10 all
questions that can be asked about it.
Score is kept by the teacher, and the
player making the least mistakes pro
crosses TO the next table.
At the close of the evening the player
who has made the most "prOgressions' Is
awarded the prize. The variety Of OBJ
iects for the several tables is only limited
Nv llc teacher ) ingenuity anu inc re-
sources of the house. At the touch
: table players close their eyes and depend
on the sense Of feeling alone for their i'm
pressions of the article given them. This
is not so easy a. it may be supposed.
For the hearing table "a musical instru-
ment may be used and The test given on "a
note or combination of notes: or IA number
of thin glasses may be used in a like way.
the player beng asked to give the number
of n particular sound which is given alone
after being struck in a regular succession
For the taste ana smell tables the kitchen
can be drawn upon, and such things "a,
flour, meal, powdered maccaroni, corn
starch, granum. and other, whose taste
and smell in the raw state are either not
very pronounced or not familiar. are good
for the purpose. The game j, not 80 much
like "child's play as might he thought.
True, it had its origin in the PLAYS of
kindergarten, but as developed and en-
larged, the idea proves very well adapted
TO the entertainment Of grown people, who
are rational enough to like "a little sense
with their fun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
How "a Tell Rrlde..

eyes" said an old and experienced
hotel clerk yesterday, II can tell a bride
and groom at a glance. For some reason
or other they all feel ashamed to have /.
known hat they have just been married,
and they all try to give the impression that
they arc comparatively old stagers, as 1t
were. but its no use with me. ! smile
when | see their old trunks-to come with
brand new ONES, you know. would be to
advertise the fact that they had just been
wedded-and | laugh outright when l re-
ceive a letter from a bridegroom saving;
Myself and wife will be at your house on
Wednesday night between II and /
o'clock. Our luggage will arrive in the
afternoon, but we will not arrive ourselves
until after the theater.' Then | watch and
see them come in with "A bundle Of UNI
brcllas and canes, "A hat box, and a couple
OF v~aliscs, which | have no hesitancy, of
course, in believing they took TO the play
with them. How do I tell u bride and
grooml Well, there's something aboutthc
way they look at each other when they are
together, and when the newly married man
is by himself | can tell by the manner in
which he uses the two words my wife.
He is not used to the combination, and
they sound ~ unnatural 10 me as they dc
10 himself"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
A Sound Legal Opinion.

+. cambridge Munday Esq, County Atty,
Clay Co, Texas, says: Have used Electric
Bitters with most happy results. My brother
also was very low with Malarial Fever and
Jaundice, but was cured by timely use Of thi.
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved
his life"
Mr.. d. L. wilcoxson. Of Horse Cave, Ky. adds
4 like testimony, saying: He positively believes
he would have died, had II not been for Electric
Bitters.
This great remedy will ward on, as well as
cure all Malarial Diseases, and for all Kidney.
Liver, and Stomach Disorders stands unequaled.
Price SOC. and 81. ct \. s. Webs Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
DON'T Exnerimenf.

You cannot afford 10 waste time in experiment.
Ing when your lungs are in danger. Consump.
ton Is always st first only a cold. Do not permit
any dealer TO impose upon you with some cheap
imitation Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get
the genuine. Because he can make more profit
he may tell you he has something just as good or
just the same. Don't be deceived, but insist on
getting DIR. Kings New Discovery, which is
guaranteed 20 give relief in all Throat. Lung and
Chest affections. Trial bottles free at Il. 5.
Webs Drug Store. Large Bottles 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
Cutting Red Tame.

Interview between a negro and a scnti-
ucl at the armory gate. Richmond, just
after the war;
Scntincl-IIalt'
Ncgro-What ! eui halt for?
Sentinel-No one allowed in there.
Negro-But I'm 'bleeged ter 20. | got a
note for dc boss.
Scntincl-No one allowed TO 60 in with
out n pass.
Ncgro-But tell you I'm 'blccged ter
20 in; Mr.. ANDERSON he sont me.
Scntincl-Can't help who sent you; you
cant 30 in.
Ncgro-Wcll. den, you gimme de gun
and YOU take dc note.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
mo, THANK YOU. TONI"

They mcn, W aen they were girl and boy,
Going To school one day,
And, Wont you take my peg top, deari"
Was oil that he could say.
She bit her little pinafurc.
Close 20 his side she came:
She whispered, NO, no, "A you, Tom"
But took 10 all the same.
Inc met one day. the self-same way,
When ten swift years had flown;
lie said. i've nothing but my heart,
But that IL yours alone.
And won't you take my hearth he said,
And called her 10y her name. -
She blushed and said. NO. thank you. TOT."
But took II all .he same.
AND twenty. thirty, forty years
Have brought them care and JOY;
She has the little pcg-tOp still
lie gave her when a boy.
1--WE had no wealth, sweet wife," says he,
I've never brought you fame;
She whispers, mo, no, tnanky you, Tom,
You've loved me all the samelh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
A Wonderful Umbrella.

Frank VI. Taylor. the superintendent of
the great ocean pier at Long Branch. car.
ries a unique silk umbrella. The handle
Is topped with hammered gold from a -
piece found on the beach last winter. The
stick was cut from ope of the leaves Of an
ebony table which came over with the
Puritans in the Mayflower. The ribs arc
covered with silk taken from the dress
worn by a lady at the time she was pulled
from before an engine in time to save her
life. The case, OF cover. is made from
cloth from the catafalque in the fuueraI
car Of President Garfield.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
A Texan Diana.

Recently Mrs. Johnson Newman, living
five miles south of jasper, Texas. hearing
The dogs baying something neal the house,
and thinking they were after hogs. went
to see about it. ON approaching she saw
they had a large buck backed mp in q corner
of the fence, and he was hooking and paw.
ing ut the dogs for all hc was worth. Mrs.
Newman got an AK. and. calling her hus
bands hog dog, told him 10 take hold,
which he did, grabbing the buck by the
throat, turning him a complete somerset.
While down Mrs. y. ran up and hit him
in the head with the AK, but it didn't Kill
him, for lac shook the dogs off and nearly
rose to his feet before she could get an
other lick, which, however, downed lin
for good.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17

Did you enjoy the opera last night,
john" inquired his wife.
Not much. he answered: II was lone.
some. and was sorry | was detained at the
office so late TINT | hadn't time to come
for You. This going alone TO the thcatcr
isn't what it's cracked up TO be. my dear. 3"
No, ] suppose not, - returned the lady
thoughtfully: still, YOU must have been
very comfortable, she added; las the two
'i"ket stubs ! found in your vest pocket
gave you the advantage of more than one
seat"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
objected to Cloth and Apple business

Not long ago a Chicago mother was try
ms to put Il little mcntel arithmetic into
her young son. and had demanded, with
somc success; "What is fifth Of thirty
i've. a sixth of forty-two. n fourth of
tWentyf' etc. etc: and asked finally;
IF YOU lad S24 how many yards OF cloth
could you buy at - n yardy" Then Err
win said, squaring himself for argument;
Now. mamma, when you ask what is a
third. or a fourth, or q fifth of a thing,
that's all right, but when you go into the
cloth and apple business l just can't stand
If "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
Bucklen's Arnica Salyc.

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t Is guaranteed tc give perfect satisfaction. OF
money refunded. Price - cents per box. For
Sale by Is. y. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
The Girl of the Period.

met n girl of the.
And gently took her S2
thought ia pop the
But didn't have the s&.
California Wasp.
And then / met another |,
And StrOVe TO catch her /;
But when ! tried one fond EN-
She knocked me into pi.
Cleveland Sur.
The next case was J.
For when | asked TO c
Herhome from church and .lher
She answered, Let me b."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
An Unusuat Occasion.

Omaha wife-What under the sun are
you doing?
Husband-Trying to tie this string
around my finger.
why, l did not ask you to do any
Grand"
No. This string is TO remind me that
| have nothing to remember TO -day.'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
The Throat

l. often diseased on account ( CatHrrh,
producing dryncss and a constant desire to
cough. That tickling sensation and the
hoarsncss that T. so cOInu ON To public singers
and speakers especially. i relieved az once 10y
Hamilton'a Cough TrOChcs which are prepared
from the most approved formula. DO not wait
till Acut. bronchitis or even Consumption
takes firm hold OF YOU Price only - cts pei
hoy. Sold by H = Mehh. Jim
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-02-17
The ALL RECORD.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Il, 1883.
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paper, then your subscription has expired.
We 60 not stop the paper until So ordered by
subscribers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-14

ovERFLowg.-Yesterday morning the levee
south of Alexandria, Missouri, broke in
several places, and tho town was COM
pletely inundated. The area of farming land in
the Missouri bottoms that is submerged is esti-
mated at 49, 900 acres, and continuance of the
flood will result in an approximated loss to the
farming community of that region of at least
S3OO,000 Advices from the Red River country
report that damage dohe to the inhabitants of the
Rcd river valley during the past ten days is be-
yond computation, and the overflow the largest
since 1S43. Most of tho plantations near the
river have been covered with water four to six
feet deep, and many miles of fencing, cribs and
barns have been washed down and carried away.
Many of the people have lost their household fur
niture, provisions and corn. In several places the
river water extended from the hills of Arkansas
to the hills of Texas distance of ten to fourteen
miles, Two white men were drowned in Mill
Creek and quito number of other deaths are re-
ported. Planting in the bottoms will all have to
be done over again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-14
By Green & Wise, Auctcneers.
DUBLICSALE o. oFYALUABLEKINGs STREET
DDODEDrU

i PROPERTY.
By virtue of a deed of trust, dated on the 7th
day of August 1883, and recorded in libcr No.
13, page 164, in che land records of Alexandria
city, Va, the undersigned as trustee therein
named and at the request of the beneficiary in
said deed will expose to sale at public auction on
TUESDAY, the 22nd day of May. 1888, at twelve
o'clock m, in front of tho premises, the following
property, to wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, With THE
IMPROVEMENTS thereon, in the city of Alex
andria, Va. beginning on tho south side of King
street, between Royal and Fairfax Streets II feet
inch eastwardly of Royal street, thence south
wardly and parallel with Royal street 100 feet to
an alley; thence eastwardly with line of said
alley is feet inches; thence northwardly 100
feet to King street; thence wcstwardly with said
street 10 feet 3 inches to the beginning.
The lot is improved by THREE-STORY
BRICK BUILDING, well finished, and formerly
occupied by w. w. Adam as a iewelry store, and
is No. business stand.
Terms of Sale: Cash enough to defray tho ex-
penses Of executing the trust and to discharge the
amount of money due on day of sale, both princi-
pal and interest, and the residue on credit of 6,
ID and Is months, with interest from day of sale;
the deferred payments to be secured by deed of
trust on the property. An arrangement can be
made with the beneficiary by which 81 500 of tho
amount of the purchase money can be retained for
three or more years. secured on the property.
ap19 2awts ]. 2. Fl. DEAKINS, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-14
NOMMISSIONERS' SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

by virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court of
Fauquer county entered in tho chancerv cansos
OF "Bastabo VS.. Forbes" and "Forbess eyecntoS
VS.. Ba8tables executors" on tho 18th day of Sen.
tember, 1887, the undersigned, as commissioners
oil sac N said causes will offer for sale at public
auction, at tho front door Of the Court Honse at
Wsrrenton, Va, or ~
MONDAY, the 2sth day of May, 1888,
the following real estate, the property of the latc
Gilbert III Bastable viz: '''o
TRACT OF 1851. ACRES,
lying within & milo Of Warrcnton Junction and
Catletts. stations on the Virginia Midland Pail
road. This tract is of very superior ,onalitv for
grass and grain. is highly improved, well watered
and timbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN
SION and all necessary outbuildings. a prist mill
which, together with all water and raca rights
will be sold with said tract. e"'''
Attract OF 200 ACRES
adjoining the above, of the same ouslitv of ,.,a
lot 1915 acres adjoining said aforementioned
lands, ana moiety OF a tract of 62la acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts will he soIS as
e whole or in parcels rs MY be deemed Desirable
except the 200 acre tract, which will bo ofTaro5
by itself. Tho aforementioned lands are easily
divisiblo into several FARMS and are rated amonoo
tho most fertile and desirable tracts of Land in
Fauquier county. -
Terms of Sale: One-third of the purchase mon.
ey in cash. and the remainder in three eonaI in
stalments payably in one two and three years
from date of sale, to bc secured by the bonds Of
the purchaser with good personal security, bear.
ing interest from date payable annually, title to
the land to be retained as further secnr;tv with
power to resell for default of payment Of said
bonds at the ri-k and cost of tho purchaser.
The undersigned have also authority under
said decree to sell said tracts of land privately.
JNO. MURRAY FORBES,
Il. TAYLOR SCOTT, Commissioners
a. D. PAYNE.
Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit Court,
February 20, 1883.
certify that R. Taylor Scott, one of the above
named commissioners, has executed tho bond re.
CURED by the decree Of sale entered in tho said
causes, with approved security
Teste: JNO r. TURNER Clert
feb 25-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-14
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 Habitual Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Msnufac
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Gel. E. S. Leadbeater
& Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-14
AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
ID FAIRFAX COUNTY.

10 . y u a " l L u Ia + < Ii
By virtue Of q decree rendered at the November
term, 1887, of the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun-
ty, in the suit of Powers sdmr VS. Stusrt and
others, tho undersigned, commissioners therein
named, about ID o'clock on
MONDAY, MAY 21st. 1883
Court day, will offer for sale at public snction
in front Of the Court House of said county. tho
well-known and valuable farm called
"CHANTILLY," CONTAINING $50 ACRES.
more or less, located nesr the village of that namo
in said county, on the Little River turnpike. six
miles from Horndon ststion W., O. & w. z. r..
and twenty-ono miles from Alexandris city. This
land is fertile and productive being fire red
soil, and most Of it is cleared and rea for prsy.
ing or cultivation it is we'll watered and has a
sufficient quantity of tim Der for ordinary uses.
There are SEVERAL SMALL HOUSES on the
farm and good fencing. Near by are stores
blacksmith and wheelwright shops, a postoffice
school house and churches. If there is no salts,
factory bid for the entire tract it will be offered
In lots OF convenient size, and plat showing tho
proposed division can be seen in The Clerks ot;cc
of said Court. If no sale is made on the said dat
the undersigned will consider private offers
Terms of Sale: Onc.thrd cash, and the ,os;drc
in two equal ANIMAL payments, evidenced bv rho
lnterest-bearing notes OF the purchaser with pcr.
sonal security; and. rs additional security tbo
title will be retained until payment in full.
JOSEPH PACKARD Jr
JOHN III. JOHNSON Commrs
MORGAN II. BEACH. Of SaIn
Z. W. MOORE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-14
TOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
BE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE "oLD DO.
MINION MILLSr
Situated in Fairfax county, Virginia,

Situated in Fairfax county, Virginia,
will be sold at public auction in front of the mill,
on MAY 18th, 1888, at twelve o'clock m. 1t is
FIYE-STORY BRICK AND STONE MILL, size
40 feet front, and 80 feet deep. The mill contains
four run of stone, with q capacity of 600 bushels
of meal and so barrels OF flour per day has two
overshot water wheels, 20 feet in diameter, on
failing stream. There sre SEVENTY-FIVE
ACRES OF FIRST. CLASS LAND, about 20 acres
under cultivation and acres in wood. Also one
eight.room MILLER'S HOUSE and ono four
room TENEMENT HOUSE: also one largo barn
and stable.
The above property is situated on the Little
River turnpike, two miles from Alexandria and
seven miles from Washington. There is also a
railroad switch on the property where grain can
be hauled from Alexandria at So per carload.
There is a retail trade at the mill door Of about
81 900 per month, which can be very largely in
creased. This property offers unusual opportuni-
ties to any one wishing to engage in the milling
business, as it has been conducted at profit for
the past thirty years, and is offered for sale to
close estate.
Terms made known on day of sale.
For further information address WINFIELD B..
WATKINS, Alexandria Va, or E. W. WATKINS,
Central National Bank Building, Washington,
D. C. apo I'd
NlHE UNDERSIGNED, as administrator of
i Thos. M. Mccormick. deceased, trustee in q
deed of trust from VIM. Eaches, dated goth day
OF october, 1904, and recorded IN LDcr 4. NO. %,
page BIG, 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, 1883, 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, and running west parallel to Duke street
100 feet to court 46 feet 10 inches wide; then
south parallel to Alfred street 25 feet inches to
an alley-eet; widethen east parallel Duke street
to Alfred street; then with Alfred street to the
beginning with the usc 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-
penscs of executing this trust and to discharge
the amount OF money due, to wit: $1,l79.69' be
ing the principal and interest to date of sale.
a29 IS VIM. E. FENDALL, Administrator.