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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-23

and slaked the thirst OF the suffering hostl
Are we with a branch of the tree Of life
Tweetening all the brackish fountains that
we can toIchi Dear Lord, send US all cut
on thy mission All around us embittered
lives, embttered by persecution, embittered
by hypercriticism, embittered by poverty,
embittered by pain, embittered by in
justice, embittered by sin. Why not
go forth and sweeten them by
smile, by inspiring words, by bens.
factions, by hearty counsel, by prayer,
by gospelized behavior. Let US remember
that If we are wormwood to others we are
wormwood to ourselves, and our life will be
bitter and our eternity bitter. The Gospel
of Jesus Christ is the only sweetening power
that is sufficient. 1t sweetesI the disposi-
ton 1t sweetens the manners 1t sweetens
life. 1t sweetens mysterious Providences.
1t sweetens Affections. 1t sweetens death
1t sweetens everything. have heard people
asked in social company: "lf you could have
three wishes gratified what would your three
wishes beF1 If could have three wishes
met this morning tell you what they would
be. First-More Of the grace of God. Sec
ond-More of the grace of God. Third
More of the grace of God. In the door yard
OF my brother John, missionary in Annoy,
China, there is a tree called the emperor
tree, the two characteristics o. which are
that it always grows higher tl.an its sur
roundings, and its leaves take the form of
crown. II this emperor tree be planted by u
rose bush it grows a little higher than the
bush, and spreads out above it a crown. If
1t be planted by the side of another tree it
grows little higher than that tree aud
spreads above it a crown. Would God that
this religion Of Christ, more wonderful
emperor tree, might overshadow all your
lives; are you lowly in ambition or circum-
stance, putting over you its crown; are You
high in talent and position, putting over you
its crown. Oh. tor more OF the JSaecharina
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-04-23

Election TUESDAY,, November 6, Isss.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
RaiIroad Trayel i'm Russia.

Railroad travel 10 Russia reminds one o.
that in certain sections Of tho Z Uoited States
where the roads are very new, the equip
ments cheap, the employees inexperienced
and all kinds of accommodations very lin
tied 1t yess Only since the late war in
America that Russia has figured at all in
railroad circles. The lines built by Winaus,
of Baltimore, were we'll built, but they weye
not well equipped and have been poorly
maintained. The arbitrary direction Of the
car, that all The lines should be perfectly
straight from one lalgo city to the other, or
from the beginning to the termini regard
less OF the lesser points en- the way. will be
great drawback to the country for many
years The strangers attention is directly
attracted to toe largo number of snail cities
and important villages he gees from one TO
five miles off the railroad lines. These
marts of trade are more OF less substantial,
and generations will come and go before the
stations are as plentiful along the railroad
lines as they would at first have been made
but for the interference of the cZar.
1t is very seldom that house is provided
for locomotives, or there is 3 shed for any
class Of material or equipment, notwith-
standing the fact that the nine months of
rain or snow in each year make them more
necessary than in ether countries. Loco
motives, rusting and falling to pieces, al
though but few years old, and tools of
every character are seen strewn about every.
VIII re- The stations, however, are commo.
dicus and comfortable. The fastest express
trains, which make about twenty miles an
hour, stop st every station from five to forty
minutes. The guard comes to your carriage
door when the train stops, opens it snd tells
how long the stop will be, He also points
to the restaurant hard By, and tells you
what csn be purchased aud, further, that
there is ample time. 1t is probable that
there is commission arrangement, on all
the railroad restaurants are run by the COM
pany. Few passenger trains have not
some freight cars. The trains are long, the
rails heavy and good, the ballastiDg fair, but
the equipments are so inferior that the en-
ploye8 refuse to make any speed.
But one passenger train a day, even on
the principal lines, and very seldom is a
sleeping car or q carriage that can be util-
lied as % sleeper encountered. For 8. run
between two cities distant like New York
and Washington, OK New York and Boston,
which occupy Eve and a-half or six hours in
America, . day Or night Of twelve TO four.
teen hours is consumed. There are seldom
closets or drinking water, or similar accom-
modaIions. At every station, day or night,
old women or children visit the carriages
and sell drinking water.
There is one comfort, however, on Rus
sian railway train. There are no cinders.
The old fashioned wood burning locomotives
are used, and as they have spark and cnder
protectors and hurn pine or white poplar or
similar woods, there is freedom from both
cnders and smoke. The roads are too new
for dust, too, when there is 8 period dry
enough to make dust.-Moscow Cor. Uece,
land Leader
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09

a French inventor has applied the minia-
iure electric incandescent lamp to watch
,lials, the current being supplied By 8 small
pocket. battery. The dial isof ground glass,
and the lamp behind it lights it up; the effect
being enhanced by fiat reflector. key
is included in the circuit to close the current
when the light is required. It is obvious
that there are circumstances in which such a
device wil be useful, and where it is inexpe-
dent to strike light to see the time-such
places a. mines, or in military operations.
The apparatlsi is equally applicable to clocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09

Observations on the part of a large mum.
bar of scientists prove that earthquakes are
more freqnent at the time of full moon and
change of the moon than at other times, and
also more frequent when the moon is nearest
the earth or when she is on the meridian.
The cause TO which this fact has been assign
cd is the action Of those forces which pro.
duce tne tides of the ocean; their similar in-
auence upon the solid land strata leads to
their disturbance in the shape Of earth
Cuakes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
BOOKS AND STATIONERY. Is
Easter Novelties

We are now receiving the most varied and alto
gcther handsomeat assortment of Esster Novel,
ties over offered Faster Booklets With fine Tor.
chon covers, beautifully illustrated, Easter echoes
Easter Blossoms. great variety, Art Prints ex.
quisite combinations cf Plush and Satin as Easter
Novelties, Easter Banners and Easter Cards-a
very large assortment, much more beautiful this
year than ever. 3. 5..s.,-- -. -. *.
King solomon's Mines by Haggard, and Prince
Otto, By Stevenson new edition, price DC each
Comic Recters "!'antomimes n"Paror Pas
times "How to Write Letters, Fortune Tell
ing, General Behavior, Amt Dinah's Policy
Players Guide, ami many others; now line,
mh5 & B.. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
AUCTION SALES.
VXECUToRs' SALE OF VALUABLE RE-
III
" z. II. Lucas. Auct;oreer.

ElXEcUToRs' SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
IL ESTATE.
By virtue OF the last will and testament of
David Appich. deceased, tho undersigned exeeu-
.ors VIII offer for sale, at public auction, at the
Roya! street entrance TO the market building at
II O'Clock IN, on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
March 1SSS, the following real estate in tho cit-
OF Alexandria, viz:
i. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, improved by
BRICK DWELLING AND STORES, situated on
the north side of King street Nos. 523, 525
521 and 500, between st. Aeaph and Pitt streets
fronting on King street 80 feet, and extending
north, with that width, 16l feet to an alley 15
wide leading from -. Asaph street to Pitt street
=. A LOT OF GROUND, improved h. a THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING AND STORE,
situated on tho south side of King street (No.
4l1) between Royal and Pitt streets fronting on
King street 15 feet and extending south, with
that width, % feot S inches
>. a LOT OF GROUND improved by a THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING and STORE, situ.
atcd on the south side Of King street No. 41o)
and adjoining on the east the property next above
described, fronting on King street 1S feet Is
inches, and extending south with that width %
feet s inches.
4. A LOT OF GROUND improved by a THREE.
STORY BRICK DWELLING and STORE, sitn.
atcd ON the south side of King street No. 40
and adjoining ON the east tho last described prop.
orty, fronting on King street rs feet and extend
iag south with that width - feet i inches
,. LOT OF GR0UNDimproycdb by 4 THREE.
STORY BRICK Dwell! ING, situated on the west
side OF Royal street No. 300, between Cameron
and Queen streets, fronting on Royal streets %
leot 3 inches and running west with that width
l09 feet ~ inches to All alley ; feet S inches
wide.
Terms of Sale: One thrd Of the purchase mon
cy i'll cash, and the residue in two cqual payments
at SIX and twelve months the deferred payments
to bo secured by the notes Of tho purchaser or
purchasers with personal security, and TO bear
interest from :'io date Of sale. The titlc Of the
property 60 be retained until the whole Of the
purchase money ia paid
GEO. a. ApPICH, r,..o,,4...
NJ. GERMAN, executors
,oj,1 .t,.f,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
.nurcE TO MOTHERS.

MIS-. wns1cw's SOOTHING SYRUP, toE chil.
dren teething, is the prescription OF one OF the
best female nurses and physcisns in the onitec
States, and has been used for forty yes1s with
aeyer-failing success by millions OF motheIs loI
tboir children. During the process of teething
is -aIne is incalculsble. It relieves The child
from pain, cures dyssntery and disrrhea, gripping
in the bowels, and wind.colic. By giving health
20 the childit rssss sas mosasT, Paes 70 a 1Snss
SotsIa arYzs6sTM- -Wss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
AUCTION SALES.


DY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST executed
- by Eliza Swansbury, hearing cate on the 18th
day OF January. 1884, and recorded in deed book
No. l3, folio 495 Of the land records of the city
OF Alexandria, Virginia and NJ the request Of the
holder OF the note secured thereby, tic under
signed, trustee therein named, will offer FOR sale
at public auction, on SATURDAY, March 10th.
1883, at II oclock M. in f.cnt of the Royal street
entrance to tho Market building, the property
conveyed in said deed of trust, to wit:
TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND in the
said city of Alexandria, described az follows Ec.
ginning on the north side Of Cameron strcetsat
its intersection with the west side of Patrick
street, and running west with Cameron street IL
feet: then north parallel with Patrick street 70
feet inchcs; then eas5 parallel with Cameron
street 10 Patrick street then south with Patrick
street to The beginning
Terms Of Sale: Cash
febS T. z Il lIiCAS rrn,tnD
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J." said he.-Chicago Tribune.
syrup ofFigs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System when
Bilious or Costivs; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habituai Con
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, ETC. Manufsc
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San francisco, Cai. T. 5. Leadoeater
& Bro. agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09

"What do you WANT" he inquired of the
man who held the subscription book.
.One doiiar.n
And what for?"
''ro bury policeman"
The sport fished out s5 bill and handed
it to the map.
"Bnry five" said he.-Gicago Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
BY L. 7. lucas. Auctioneer.
BY Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE OF a DECREE of the Corporation
ID Court Of the city Of Alexandria, rendered on
the 16th day o: November, 1887, in the chancery
cause therein depending between Millie Jackson
versus Emelne Jackson and ais, the undersigned
will sell at public auction, in front of the Market
House, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of March
1888, the HOUSE and LOT of Shederick Jack
son, deceased, beginning on the west side of Co.
lumbus street lis feet 3 inches north of Princess
street, fronting 20 feet on Columbus street. and
running back 123 feet 5 inches
Terms of Sale: One fourth in cash, and the res.
idue in six twelve and eighteen months; the de.
ferred payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser, with good personal security, and the
title to be retained until all the purchase money
is paid. J. X. NJ. MOTION,
Commissioner of Sale
Sale to take place at ~ m
The bond required of the above commissioner
has been given according to law. Given under
my hand this 11th day Of February, 1888.
feb13 cots JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fauquier county, entered in the chancery causes
of "Bastable VS. Forbes" and "Forbcs's executor
vs. Bastables executors on the 18th day of Sep.
tember, 1887, the undersigned, rs commissioners
OF sale in said causes will offer for sale at public
auction, at the front door of the Court House, at
Warrenton, Va, on
MONDAY, the 26th day Of March, 1883,
the following real estate, the property OF the late
Gilbert d. Bastable viz:
A TRACT OF 1854 ACRES,
lying within mile of Warrcnton junction and
Catlett's, stations on the Virginia Midland Rail-
road. This tract is Of very superior quality for
grass and grain, is highly improved, well watered
and tmbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN
SION and all necessary outbuildings, grist mill,
which, together with all water and race rights,
will be sold with said tract.
TRACT OF 200 ACRES
adjoining tho above, Of the same quality of land,
lot 1875 acres adjoining said aforementioned
lands and moiety Of Il tract of 621, acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts will be sold as
q whole or in parcels as may be deemed desirable,
except tho 200 acre tract which viii be offered
by ITSELF The aforementioned lands are easily
divisiblo into several farms, and arc rated among
the most fertile and desirable tracts of land in
Fauquior county.
Terms of Sale: Onc-third Of the purchase mon-
oy in cash, aud tho remaindor in three equal in
stslmeDtS payably Ill one, two aud three years
from date of sale, TO be 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 further security, with
power to resell for default Of payment Of said
bonds at the risk and cost of tho purchaser.
The undersigned have also authority under
said decree TO sell said tracts Of land privately
,INO. MURRAY FORBES,
II. TAYLOR SCOTT Commissioners
A. ID. PAYNE
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Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit Court,
February 20, 1883.
certify that K Taylor Scott, one of the above
named commissioners, has executed the bond re.
quired by tho decree of sale entered in the said
causes, with approved security.
Tcste: JNo. R. TURNER, Clerk.
feb 25-eotd
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AeIezaugdria Oazeette.
PUBLBHKD DAILY AND TRE. RERELY By
EDGAR SNO WIDEN,

EDGAR SNO WIDEN,
&: the Gasctte Building. $40 and 312 Prince st
One year a. 90 Ore gsar:.sl a1:@11Als co
Siz months. ....... 3 90 S;1 nonths... 2 90
One mosth ........ 80 Tires months .... / co
Contract advertisers cn rot BE alo,ucd to exceed their
pGcs ;aeSs the IS paid for at transient ratcsr
and under circumstances ,cin they be alcwea to
aarertiss other tian Their legitimate business IN Tie
space contracted for.
All transient advertisements must be paid for ad
oGnce
Persons tearing TIE city can haze the Gazette mailed
to them, postpaid, for fifty cents month and the
address changed az often as desired.
Marriage and deats notices nust be paid for in cd
udfce.
RssO1uioms IN nerssram othanks tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies or persons sness Of
p;ttc concern, ,c;N only be printed in this paper
Advertisements.
TIE Gazette Office Is connected wih the Telephone Es.
change. Advertisements offers for the paper, news
or any Information or 5'!siness be sent bv Tel
phone
~ Communications shoild DC addressed to "Gasettc"
Aic5Gn57iG, Va.
Entered Ct tie Rostofcc CT alexandria, Virginia, as
second-class matter.
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lie intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
bay.
Creams of all favors, Black Fruit. Pound Jelly
and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain Cakes are sold
cheaper than they can be manufactured at home.
Also Cream Puffs Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Taffy of all kinds. PIES a SPECIALITY. Fruits
Nuts, Confectioneries, Caromes and Sugarcd
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties
nov12 If
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c, just received at
Ii SO King corner of Royal street and for sale
at 4 small advance-wholesaloan retail. Rodgers
s; Son and other make OF Carvors and Forks, 2
great variety Rodgers & Son, and other mako Of
Table and breakfast Knives Genuine Rodgers
e. Son, Heincsh and other mako OF Scissors.
Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred
patterns. Table Knives, with Forks to match, at
low prices. Enterprise Champion and other
Meat Cutters, al sizes. Brownies Flexible Rub
ber Weather Strips, tho best in use, with great
variety of other goods in our line for sale cheap
Special attention is asked to 2 large Job lot Of
Fray's Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears, for
sale at q large deduction from usual prices Call
and sec, at sS King, cornor of Royal street.
des7 1T. CREIGHTON & son.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES.
The gocd qualities of the above machines are
now well established.
We are selling them at us low price as they
can be purchased in any Of tho larger cities and
are prepared to allow as much for old machines OF
any kind as is possible
We have seen so much good done by the DO
nestle that VIC wish every family to have at
least one in their house. Prices fixed, but terms
accommodating
Call and examine, or send for circular.
oct22 Z. S. LEADBEATER & BIO.
ElINE PERFUMERY.
J. Something New.
Blue Belio of Scotland Trailing arDutus, Tally
Ho Marechal Mel Rose and Alpine Violets at
je2s JOHN D II LUETs.
CQUAEE. OCTAGON and FLAT CAST STEEL
y will be sold st SO King street, corner of Roy
al. at $. greatly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. oct2S] j. T. CREIGHTON & son.
DOTOMAC FULL-ROE HERRING, Fat Mack
I erel, Bloaters, Scotch Herring and Cod Fish
febi7 ]. C. MILBURN.
JAMAICA ORANGES and prime BALDWIN
u APPLES Just received by
now j. Q. alLBOKN.
DRIME NEW CITRON, Rasins aud Currants
1 Just received snd for sale low by
dec12 j. Q. MlL6ORN.
NoUBLE FRONT and BACK finest grade
/ ~ CAMELS' HAIR SHIFTS ct
noy25 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER's.
NEW YORK CHAMPAIGN CIDER, 30c. per
! gallon, just received.
oas2s GEO. MosERNHy 6 soN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09
NEW GOODS.

We have just received through the importers
the fullest and most varied assortment of Holiday
Goods ever offered in this city, including Havi
lands celebrated make of FRENCH CHINA in
Fish, Game. Oatmeal, Pudding, Chocolate and Ice
Cream Sets. Dinner and Tea Sets, After-dinner
Cofees, Single Tea aud Moustache Cups. Also n
most complete lire of CABINET PIECES, includ-
ing Abootsford, Doulton, Bonn, and Royal Wor-
cester, in the very latest styles and decorations
A beautiful line of large and small Vases. We
are unable to mention but few OF the many BEAU
tiful goods we have received IN the last few days
{. J. MILLER & SON,
nov22 327 King street, Alexandrls, Va.
NrHE WORLD TYPEWRITER.
PRICE S8.
For sale by CHAs. S. TAYLOR, Jr.
jana 113 King street.
T7NAMELED KETTLES of all Sizes Apple and
IA Peach Parers, Enterprise and other Meae Cut
ters for sale cheap at 1928 King, corner OF Royal ST.
sep8 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
NyEAs-Extra finest Gunpowder and oolcng
ian4 =, J.o. MILBURN.
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noMEsTIC SEWING MACHINES.

CQUARE. OCTAGON and FLAT CAST STEEL
y will be sold st SO King street, corner of Roy
al, at = greatly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. [oct2S] J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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DoToMAC FULL.RoE HERRING, Fat Mack
I erel, Bloaters Scotch Herring and Cod Fish
for sale By
feb1T J. q. m1LBOkN.
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Confectionery.
HENRY BEsENGLE. 5@i KING ST.,
IS now ready for the fall and winter with
EVERYTHING IN SEASON

lie intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-09

DEFINE NEW CITRoN, Raisins aud Currants
l Just received snd for sale low by
dec1o ]. C. MILBURN.