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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

II Is doubtful if the weather at any
previous Christmas, in this latitude, was
ever more delightful than that OF yesier-
day. It was truly green Christmas. But,
so far was bat from necessi'ating fat
grave ynrd. that It's tendency was directly
to the contrary. Az pneumonia is disease
e cold weather, tbs less of such weather,
tho less ofsuch disease, and medical statis-
tics in this country show that the death
rate is low in those years in which the
length of winter is reduced, either by its
late approach, as by green Christmas, or
by its early departure, as by its not lIoger
ing in tire lap of May So that the warm
aad delightful weather OF yesterday affords
nobody any reAsonaH Ia cause of anxiety,
either on his own account or on that OF his
friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

THE KNIGHTS of labor of Philadelphis
have now set their faces against the manual
school that will be established in that city
by the muniGcent gift of Mr.. williamson
upon he ground that it will add to th-
number Of skilled laborers. Ia other words
they don't want the childten of their
friends anu neishbor5 taught trades by
which they can earn an honest living
though they. know thai. hundreds of thou
sands of foreign aborers are pouring into The
country every year. They may think they
are justified; but, if so, few other people DO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

A citizen of Winneconne, Wis, has sue
ceeded in tempering brass, and has exhibit,
ed brass knives and axes that vii! cut sea
soned hemIoct1 knots without turning The
edge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable By
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
Remedy for you. Sold by E S. Leadbeater
~ Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
NHurderat n Ball.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 26.-Spencer
Bryant, colored, was killed last night during
row at negro ball in Jacksonville, his
slayer being Joe Caxton, also coored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
Dead.

NAPLES, Dec. &c -signor Manicini, form
ery Italian Minister OF Foreign Affairs, is
dead, He was 73 years Of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

Prof. Langston, the negro republican can
didate for Congress at the late election in
the Petersburg district, is here to-day. lie
saws he is the true representative CT the re.
publicans in his district, and would unques-
tionably have been elected by large ma
iority had it not been for Gen. Malone.
The President and bis wife spent a quiet
Christmas at the White House, but took
drive in the afternoon to erjoy the delight
full weather he received many compli.
mentary letters, but few presents. He made
one OF his unfortunate schoolmates happy
by sendiug him check for $3.50
Representatives Burrows and Cannon,
two of the candidates for the Speakership
of the next House, were at the Capitol to-
day, and neither of them could meet anoth-
or republican member Of that House with
out putting his arm around his neck.
Senator Reagan has recently bought a
house here, and as one means of paying for
1t has appointed his wife to the private
cerkship allowed him by law. The Sena-
tor is very domestic man, and can fire.
quently be seen cleaning up his yard aud
watering bis grass and flowers.
It is said Mt the Capitol that almost every de-
tested republican congressional candidate in tho
South Will contest the scat of his more successful
democratic opponent.
The friends of the bill to create the new State
Of Oklahoms say it will be passed. By the House
on the 9TH proxmo, and that the Senate is bound
to pass il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
Failure.

NEW YORK, Dec 26 The failure of
Douglas Henry has just been announced on
the Stock Exchange. He has no oustsnd.
ing contracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

ARE You MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation D zziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow skin /? shiloh's Vitalizer is positive
cure Sold by E. S. Lead5ester & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-The receipts from in.
ternsl revenue to day were $394,091, and from
customs 1915 1854.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

IT IS the sincere wish of every man who
drank too much egg nog or apple toddy
yesterday that his State would pass law
extending the Christmas holiday from one
to two days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

Therc is very little o sly in regard TO orr
figures have remained nearly the same FOX
month past Tho Wheat markets lack feturesoi
interest, and neither side seems to cxpcc. a dcci-
ded movement in either direction, ulles some
thing sensational is developed; hence au s1ceel-
ingly small volume of s,les of futures as VOL as s.
spirit of indifference tho part of buyers of spot
Whests which sell from IS to log Corn is firm
at 40 to 4G for new and old. Rye 50 to 50 O4ts
80 to "a. Eggs are dull at 81 TO %. Butter is
lower at Is to D. Apples, Potatoes and other
produce are in good supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26-Cotton easy middIiug
99ss9%. Flour fiat and very nominsI Wheat
berry 105a109 No = Southern 1OOa1O2 West
ern steady at decline No . winter red spot 95l2
asked Jan 95l4a95a4 Feb 976ss97&. March
80 'as39aa. Corn Southern quiet arrivals poor
in quality white 35s42; yellow 35e4 ; Western
1lrmer; mixed spot 42ls sales Jan 42ha42a-
Feb 42&a421s; steamer spot 80; Jan 1913. BIZ.
Oats lower and weak; Southern and Penna GOA
"a Western white 32a34; do mixed 29l3l
graded No white 49, Bye quiet at 6oeGI. Hay
slow pr me to choice timothy SIG 80 4 30.
Provisions steady and unchanged. Butter mac
tive but firm best roll 2pa23; creamery 26.32.
Eggs quiet and easier a 22a23 CotI,e firm BIO
cargOes II. Sugar quiet; A soft rs Whisky
firm at 81 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
NEW YORK. Dec. %.

NEW I OlNfNi ]0SS'
Early Christmas morning Mrs. Annie ke
ley walked into police station ana nahueu
her babe, born month ago, 10 tne Queer 5r, III
char sc, saying calmly, Ut Is dead' Inc
baby had died of exposure to colo IN tne
doorway of a Washington street tenement
house. where the parents bad crept Tor sne''
ter. having DO home. The young mother
had wrapped her shawl, the only covering
ehe bad around the child, but it grew colder and
colder and died in her arms. The father, Joseph
Kelley. when the police said they would care fol-
the mother and send the babe to the moreue
walked away to renew his search for employment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

r,,ABLa a..a CO KING BUTTER for s4le by
ccIS J. c. MIL SURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Cotton quiet and dull
upIands 9a4 Orleans 10 futures duh and
steady. Flour dull and weak. Wheat actigc and
weak. Corn dull and steady. Pork duil and
steady STA 25al4 TO. Lard qniot and weak At
SO GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

CHICAGO, Dec &c, la IN May Wheat 1854
Pee 1885,: Jan 1007s; May Corn 81 Jan 3il
May Oats % Jan Pork Sl3; Nav S13 10 May
Lard 81 80; May short ribs So 81 b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
ALEX ANDRIA-.
EVENING, DECEMBER 90.

A Fsw days before Congress took its
Christmas recess Mr.. Eimunds made
sneech In the U. s. Senate.in which he gave
q roseate hue to the condition OF labor In
this country, under The alleged benefcent in
auences of the protective tariff. When COL
eress shall ,eassemble, some one of the dem
ocratic Senators should paint American la
Dor. under the protective tariff, in its true
coIors, and illustrate it by the following tel
o,em from Nav York:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

rJ,HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE OLD DO
1 MINION COOPERATIVE BUILDING AS
SC CATION will be held on THURSDAY, jan
nary 3, 1889 at p. m, at Concorda Hall
dec26 I'd L. E. UHLER. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
A RTIsTs' GOLD PAINT.

y dy for Bilousness, Sick Headache, &C.: also
PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND, so well adver-
.ised on the first page Of tho GAZETTE, are for
sale by
8up1T E. s. LEA DREATER * BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

BALTIMORE HOG MARKET, Dec. "a There IS
quito fair supply of Hogs on the market this
week, with only moderately fair demand pre-
vsling, and ore that is not likely to improve
during the Holidays. for obvious reasons The
quality is fair, and in numbers about cqual to ho
demand for the kind most used. We quote tie
range for heavy rough Hogs at 6ihs6 &c, and for
at the latter figure Receipts this week 6596.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

rJNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ME-
l. CHANCES co OPERATIVE BUILDING
ASSOCIATION, No 2. will be held at Concordia
Hall on THURSDAY, January 3, 1889, at SID
dec26 I'd L. MARBURY, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

- Dyes, Fitcbe's Pocket Scales, Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla Warmers Kidney and Liver Cure, Browns
IRON Bitters, Yoina Cordial, Pratt's Astral Oil,
and Sweet Maioram-a large supply just received.
dnc1 E. s LEADREATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

| IN PLANES-The subscribers have received
lot Of the above Planes samples, to which they
invite attention at the southeast corner of King
and Royal streets, AT lop prices Call and examine.
aug16 J. 7. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26
DAINT YOUR BUGGY FOB ONE DOLLAR

A LARGE and beautiful limo OF SILK and
IA GLORIA UMBRELLAS, bought specially for
the holiday trade, ranging in price from 81. 40 to
moves GHAPMAN,s. 424 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2i-Bcef Cattle were in
only fair demand. and prices declined IL cxtis
SLAB i3c; good AZ. a5c medium 4s Iac common
3a3a.c; fats cows 2a3k4c. Sheep were in far de-
mand and pric S closed finn; extra 5As5lSc;
good 4a.a5c: medium 4a4l3c; common 2s3i4c'
Lambs 3l1a7c. Twenty extra fine CHI istmss
Sheep sold for 6lac Hogs were in poor rogue t
and weak extra Chicagos 7a.a7 l3c good Yves .
ems 7a744c; State 6i5sG%t Mich Cows were
fairly active at $25a55 Mich Calves were &c.
tive at 4lba731c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-26

ts'HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MOUNT
VERNON COOPERATIVE BUILDING AS.
ISOLATION No. ., will be held on THURSDAY,
January 3, 1889, at y p. m, at Concordia Hall.
dec2G I'd L. E. UIILER. Secretary
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-10
Wives and Daughters.

The attractions of literature and ar
have rarely been more happily com.
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known Boston publishing house OF
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Daughters, on three months trla
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The picture is too well known Il
need description, its sale to Johr
Wanamaker for S120,0OO having beer
universally chroniclei by the press
but a word of enthusiastic commen
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Vices and Daughters is an idea
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-10

knowledge IL power" everywhere.
II is power in the making Of profits out
Of dairy farming preeminently. Where
everybody can see that this is so, II
seems strange that men who handle
COWS are so slow TO reach out after
knowledge and the valuable expert.
ence of others. Scarcely one 10 ten
pays any attention TO making himself
well informed on the subject, by read
ing works or taking papers devoted to
the calling and less percentage even
than that attend conventions or insti-
tutes where dairy questions are dis
cussed and dairy problems eiucidated
by experts at the business. n
Drive ten or fifteen miles from this
place on any road leading away, when
cattle are going to pasture in Spring
and you will see many cows hardly
able to carry their hides. 1t seems TO
me our farmers fail more 10 this par
ticular of properly caring for and feed.
ing their cattle, in the Winter than in
almost any other. The interests Of
humanity, and of the owners pocket
book, both cry out against such trea'-
ment. Another picture familiar one
to those who go about with eyes open.
Think of a COW, perhaps several OF
them, standing hump backed in fence
corners along the road, to rest on the
way to or from a brook or puddle a
fourth, or perhaps half mile away,
where they must 60 whenever driven
by thirst to seek water, or think of
them huddled about the watering place
and if frozen up, while brisk ncrth-
wester makes it necessary to button
your oyercoat to your chin, and esti-
mate If you can the animals loss. Loss
on the product of the COW, the cold
wind using up large percentage OF
the food that otherwise would 60 to
make milk.
Loss to the fertility Of the farm, the
manure dropped about the watering
place and on the way, being most of it
entirely lost.
Loss again on the product IN quality,
by having the water contaminated by
the manure washed into it.
Finally the demand is for high class
goods. There is scarcely ever enough
of these.
To the position assigned concerning
the product by the consuming worid
tben,w we come at last for the answer tt
the question.
"Will it Pay?"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-10

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-10
Don't Turn Down Your Lamp.

The Elmira advertiser utters q
warning about turning down kerosene
lamps to save oil. The fact is TO fill
the room with pungent which is
very injurious. This gas is credited
with the causation Of sore throat. Dur.
ing the time, which is not yet over,
that the atmosphere of city has been
vitiated with the fumes Of naptha, sor'
throat has prevailed to an alarming ex
tent. Perhaps there is connection
1t is stated by those who ought te
know that there is no saving of oil
when lamp is turned down, because
the oil is vaporized instead of being
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-10
Simon Madole's Duel.
J. H. n. in st. Louis Globe Democrat.

J. H. n. in st. Louis Globe Democrat.
When l was on my fishing trip down
in Southeast Missouri, short time
ago, / met old Simon Madole, the mar
who had the historic duel with Cover
nor Clingham, of North Carolina, that
there was so much lying about in the
''fifties." It is hopeless to try to give
Madole's fine old Tennessee dialect,
but as near as can put it he tells the
story thus: "You see, l went down
there into that French brood kentry
and this man Clingham, Guvner Cling
ham he was then, KEN along and made
a perlitioal question, which was all full
of foolery and dodgasted nonsense,
and along about the middle of it up
and pintedly guv him the lie. Well,
he sent his challenge to me, and pass
ed the word back that I'd fight him
with swords, mounted. Now, had q
ole OK brute that ! had trained to tn.
saddle, and be was vicouser than q
trousers leg full of rsttlesnakes when
] put the cinch to him; and he nd
specially objected to any body tootin
a horn when ridin' him. had beside.
a kiverlet--a bed kiverlet you know
in which was all colors of the rainbow
although red and blue predominated
~ put the kiverlet on the OK brute
cinched in the saddle SO that his eyel
bulged out. | got me an old rusty
saber that my gran'ther fit into th,
revolution with, tied on a cowhorn an(
started for the field of combat. Guv'ne
Clingham was there on fine thor
oughbred mare, with three cornere,
French rapeer in his hand, evidenil,
thirstin' for my blood. As me and tn
OK brute hove in sight there was wha
these here newspaper fellows call
sensation. Guv'ner Clingham declare
he wouldn't fight such outfit, but
took one long toot on the cowhorn an
charged. Wall, sir, his thoroughbre
kind of jerked and shivered and stare
as though she didn't know whether sh
was asleep or only dreamin', while ii
kiverlet was hutterin' in the win,
and the OK brute was snortin and
PAWN and maxim for her, end on.
''The guv'ner was yellin for me
stop, but des' footed away on IL
horn and let the OK brute go. TT
mare waited twell we got about te
yards off, and then she put out d.
East as hard as she could lick, and "
can believe me or not, but she new
even switched her tail twell she eros
ed the Calina line There's been 10
of lying about the Clingbam duel, b
that's the truth of it, the whole tru
and nothing but the truth
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-10
The Blood.

Is the source of health; therefore, to
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