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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03
,AIesa1ltia Oazette.
FRIDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 8.

A PENSION BILL.-Mr. Basil B. Gordon
member of the House of Delegates from
Rappahanuock, is the patron Of pension
bill which is decided improvement upon
the present pension laws, and which will no
doubt be received with favor by both
branches of the Assembly. 1t provides that
Confederate soldiers who have lost one
go OF arm shall receive $50 gear each, and
tnoee who have lost both legs or both arms
500 wear each 1t is estimated that there
arc oulv five or six in this -ndition in The
state. Those who are suffering from total
disability caused By injuries received in the
service shall receive $50 year, and the I'M
married widow of any soldier who died d, IN
active service shall receive $50 year. me
following exemptions from the dement's OF
this bill are provided for: No one WHO Gu.
iovs pension from the Federal Government ~
or any State, who owns in fee, or wnose Wiie
owns. 81 900, or who eDjoysa o income, eitner
himself or ia the name of his wife, or from
any source whatever, of $500, shall be en-
title. to any of the relief contemplated by
This bill. The measure.fu provides that
tbs proof Of disability shall be perfect end
complete, 90 that no imposition can be prac'
ticed upon the State as, it Is reported, mas
beap several times done under existing laws.
Richmond Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03
1883 ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. 1888

The GAZETTE, chronologically is in the
eighty -niath year of its existence and is not
only the Oldest paper in the State, but, with
very few exceptions, in the country. Not.
witbstandug the fullnesg of its years, it bas
kept, and will continue to keep abreast OF the
times in all that pertains to a necs paper,
furnishing its readers daily with perfect
mirror of passing events, domestic aud for
eign. It's facilities for obtaining news as
they increase are taken advantage of and
used for the benefit of its readers, who are
thus kept thoroughly posted as to all that is
of interest politically, socially, financially
and commercially. Special attention is
given to matters concerning the State snd
its welfare, while lis local columns contain
ell that is of the slightest interest to Alex
andria. It's regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are features Of
peculiar interest, SO attested by the eager
ness with which they are read and copied
by other papers, while its editorial depart
ment, conducted with reference to the best
interests of the city, State and country, will
continue to advocate what is believed to be
right, just. honest and patriotic. With q
view to the interests of merchants, farm.
ers, and all interested, its commercial col
unns are carefully edited and its market
reports are acknowledged by all to be faith
ful and accurate. Through all this section
of the State and in all parts of the country
where Vireinians have located, there will
the GAZETTE generally be found, and thus
as an advertising medium it has few equals
outside the large cities. In the household,
counting room and workshop, it is an ever
welcome visitor, acceptable alike to old and
young. the grave and the gay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03
DIRECTORY
or TEE-
PRINCIPAL Business Houses Of the City

asr.e q Norbert. CO... Eiux and Fairfax sire
fiSnens Hs;,onal Raik 4. cos Prince
ice streets p.
'"'9' gooks. stationary aad Printing
S. F. Dyson, sos King street.
q. F.. Freoch, G5 King street
Boots and Shoes.
f. PAT. 423 King street.
Carriages.
Summers & Bro, Pitt street
China, Glassware, &C.
E. ]. Miller, Son g. Co.. So King street.
Commission Merchants
p.B. Hooe, Prince street.
Confechoners.
Henry Brengle, 129 King street
Dry Goods AID Motions
V. slaymakor, 1O5 King street
J. T. Tackett 100 King street
Drugs and Chemicals.
s. Z. Creighton {. Co, n. W. cor. King az
Royal streets.
F S, Leadbeater s, Bro, S. Fairfax street
& " limit. cor. King snd Fairfax streets
I D. Il. Lunt Il. q. cor. Kiag and Wsshingto
utreets. v;.a ,po,t.;..
Wsraeld s. Nall, cor. Prince and Fairfax stree
arccers and Liquor Dealers.
J. c. Milburn, IT n. Royal street.
Charles King s: Son, 81 Cameron street.
Harlow & Bro, n w. cor. Royal and Camera
streets.
" Johnson, l. o cor Royal ana C&mero'
streets.
'ngtou streets.
Hardware and Cutlery.
I +. Cariin & Sons, 90 King street.
I r. Creighton & Son, So King street.
? z. Pcake cor. King and Pitt streets
Jewellers
H. Wildt 10 n. Royal street.
lumber, &C.
Perry. smoot & Co., No. % corner Cameron an!
Josiah H. D. smoot, p north Onion -.
Livery Stables
Patterson & Brother, Washington street
Frank Taylor, Pitt street
Machinisis
4. 8. Moore, 90 Union street.
Music Dealers.
S 4 Msnkin, 414 King street.
Professional.
James K. Cation, Attorney and Councillor at
Law, No south Fairfax street.
Real Estate Agents.
The Alexandria Real Estate Investment, trust
and Title Company.
Wood and Coal
!. Smoot * Co foot of Princess ST.
H. Agnew, foot OF Franklin CT.
J. L Zimmerman, foot of Queen =;
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BA1T1MoRc AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.

For Erie, Cananlaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
10:00p n. daily, except Saturday, With Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamsport. Lock Haven and Elmira, at
$50 a. Ia, daily, except Sunday
For New York and the East, J:2O, 900, 11:0O
and 11:40 q ~, goo, A:10, 1000 and 11:20
p IN. On Sunday 800 anu lao a. m, 200,
ITO, 1900 and 11:20 y. II. Limited Express
Of Pullman Parior and Dining Cars, $40 8. M.
daily, except Sunday, and 3:45 p. m. daily,
with Pennsylvania Railroad Dining Cars.
For Boston without change, 200 p. III. eVnry
day.
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Anuox,
sffording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
ing double ferriage across New York City.
For Philadelphia 7:2O, 800 100 and LAO
a. M, 200, 40, eco, 1000 and 1920 p. m.
OF. Sunday 900 and 11:40 8. M, 200, 4:1O,
GEO, 1000 and 1920 P. m. Limited Express,
Parlor aud Dining Cars $40 a. N. week days.
and 3:d5 o. D.; daily.
For Baltimore 6:35. 7:20, 900, $40, $50, HOO
and 1910 am, 1905 200, $40. 40, APO
40 600, $40, 1000 AID 11:20 p. M. On
S:45, 41O, 600, $40, 1000 and 11:20 p. m.
daily, except Sunday
For Annapolis 7:2O and 900 8. m and 1905,
APO and 600 p. r., daily except Sundays.
On Sundays at 900 a. m. and 4:1O p m
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, 600, 6:35, $40, 9:47, and
1857 a. m, 1904 noon, 2.o5, 4:25, 500, COL,
$50, 8:O5, 1905 and 1877 p m. On Sun
day at &C., 9:47, and 1857 q. NJ, and 2:3o,
$50, sos and 1905 p. m.
Accommodation for QuantcO 500 p. m. week
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1857 a.
m, daily, and 6:01 p. N, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, Cos
z:05, 500, $40, 1915 and 11:07 q. m; LOO,
SOC, 1928, SIG, 705, 9:32, and 1O:42 p. M,
and 11:05 m. On Sunday at $40 and 11:O7
q. M; 200, $40, 7:05, $50 and 1912 p m
Tickets and information at the Office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna. Avenue and at
the station where orders can be loft for the check
ing OF baggage to destination from hotels and
residences. J. &. WOOD, G. ?. A.
CHAS = PTTGH G. M
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Opening and Closing OF the Walls

Opening ana Closing of the Halls.
Northern mails close at $50 and 1890 a. f..
and 1890, $50 ard 7:30 ?. IN. Open AZ $50
A. IN, 1900 IN. and 6:3c p. N.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at 5:45
and 10: 80 a. H., 4:15 and 900 p. M Open at
$50 and 1870 a. N.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va,
close at 800 and 11:15 g. and 900 P. m.
Open at $50 g. M 1900 m and $50 p. NJ.
Manassas Division mails close at $50 p. IN.
Open at 1000 4.
Alexandria and vInd Hill, Va, mails close at
8:45 a. H. and 400 p. M Open at 900 a. m and
4:30 p. n.
c. IL, Herndon, Leesburg and Purcellvillc, Va,
close at 400 p. N. and open at 900 q. m.
Western mails close at 1880, 4:lo and $50
p. III. Open at $50 a. H., 1900 NJ. and $50 pm.
Washington, DC, mails close at $50 and 1880
D. H., and 1920, $50 and 7:30 p. m. Open
at $50 and 1000 a. m., 1900 m aud 800 and
Office Hours1ogen at $50 a. m. Close at $50
p In. Open at $50 P. M. Close at p M,
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 q ~. Close NJ
$50 s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

WARRENTOF-Trsins Nos. so, 81. Cd, Co. So
and 80 connect daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION Daily, except Sunday.
Leave Rocky NJ. 7:40 a. m, arrive franklin
Junction 11:10 a M; leave Franklin Junction
1880 D. m, arrive Rocky EFT. 10:30p. IN.
GORDCNSVILLE-Tra leave Orange for
Gordonsville 1853 a. m, $50 p. m. and 800 p
p. m. daily, aud S:45 q. NJ. daily except Sunday
Returning, leave Gordonsville for Orange 6:15 a.
~, 1876 p. m, and 400 p. m. daily, and 100 a.
m daiIv ovrnnt Sunday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

OFFICERS.
DIRECTORS.

OFFICERS DIRECTORS.
EHopw Hop.sI { BUTLER.
Washing DC. smtorW
SOD
D. C. Hon.
vicP President J. @ BARTON, CLARKE .C2ANDAII~
re land Hon. WP.C
Tresur IIonJO q. s.
Washington c. BENJAMIN W. BROWNE.
GenealM Manager, CUNNINGHAM,
Hackb
The capital this company $625 OOO divided 625OOO
shares of ST each.
the stock is worcestershire and with personal liability
the holder.
THE GOLD MINING location Music Mountains, A is
mining enterprise placed the market and its
possibilities exceeded Every share should double
within year. they may quadrpe they based
great of its known richness and promise
small that any Subscriptions
for five shares welcome as those for hundreds.
Every dollar of earnings will the stockholders in dividends
there is nothing else that they can be used for
Wsewe mill capacity 20 per day. with powerful machinery
has been purchased and will be the ready for erection the
mine within the next thirty days
The solid basis upon which the company founded and the practical
proofs richness already secured the confidence
the public and the stock has steadily advanced selling value
Within the last days bona fde sales have been made
There better stock the market for permanent investment
For full information regard to this Mine apply to the
SECRETARY, Room 40 LIE Dro Building
aurns WASHINGTON D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

A PPLE PARERs and coRERs, Preserving
IA Kettles of all kinds, Fruit Presses, Family
Scales Meat Choppers, Carpet sweepers, Clothes
Wrinfers and many other goods to tighten the
work of the housekeeper, TO which we invite their
attention. for the cost is such as to bring them
within the reach of all.
JAS. T. CABIN & SONS.
aug20 Alexandria Ve
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.
EDw,D. e. LzAppEArEE. rzos. LsAD2z'7'. :
" S. LEADBEATER 81 BRO,
-. Eoc. 5 and : s. Fairfax ST.,
Established 1892
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGs and MEDICINES, CHEMISAi-s
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDl-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
2-oprietors OF Anodyne Pectoral, Lubricating
Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger ard Cough
Syrup; and Agents fol- Ayers Medicines, Ready
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, &C
Every effort will be made to maintain the higa
reputation of our old establishment my
A a. WAKEFIELD,
"a. Successor to Janncy s Co.,
DEALER ~
DRUGs. PAINTS, uILS, GARDEN SEED
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES.
Acids Dyo Stufs and Drugglst3' Sundrles.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and inquiries from the country promptly
'''',- NEW BUILDING,
SAMUEL H. LUNT'
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer IL
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY end TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &c, ~ f.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared st
all hourg. day and night. sp&
yT7 F. CREIGHTON & co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer Ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATEN
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS.
GARDEN SEEDS. &C.. &c.
Corner King and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
physicians Prescriptions carefully compoDndcsi
Orders will receive prompt attention.
mh24-ti
T0BN D Il. LUNT
Successor TO Lunt & Davidson
DEALER II DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT
NEDICINES AND FANCY ARTICLES.
= e. corner King and Washington street,.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Physicians Presci .ptions Il specially jamie
Z srABLER & Co
Successors to r. Il. stssler:
DRUGGISTS AMI CHEMISTS.
y. W. Cornor King and Washington Streets
Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes, Elmo Tooth Brushes Nail Brushes,
German and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
Sponges Flesh Straps, &c Especial care given 70
prescriptions jan29-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c, just received at
Il IS King, corner Of Royal street and for sale
at small Standardization retail. Rodgers
s. Son and other make of Carvcrs aud Forks =
great variety. Rodgers & Sop ana other make OF
Table and Breakfast Knives. Genuine Rodgers
& Son, Heincsh and other make 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, all sizos. Brownies Flexible Rub
Der Weather Strips, the best in use with great
variety of other goods in line, for sale cheap.
Special attention is asked to largo job lot of
Fray Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears for
sale at a large deduction from usual prices. Call
and see, at SO King, corner of Royal street
decT 1T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
uARDWABE. CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS,
II &C., at IS King street corner of Royal,
Alexandria, Va.-The subscribers invite the at
tention of wholesale and retail purchasers to
their large and well selected stock goods IN their
limo. which were bought in quantity at bottom
prices, and will be sold at small advance. We
invite comparison of prices and quality OF goods
at So King, corner of Royal street.
sepi4 IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE. Ed, Will
leave her wharf EVERY TUESDAY. THURS
DAY and SATURDAY at o'clock p m
Fare. frst.class, $500; round trip' So'oo.
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sLEEPINq CAR SERVICE.

SLEEPINtI CAh ShKNICE.
On trains Nos. SO and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta via Danville
On trains Nos. 90 and 53 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between Washington and Montgomery, and
Washington and Augusta. via Danville.
On trains Nos. 81 and 55 Pullman Seepers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Char
lottesville and Cincinnati.
On trains Nos 81 and 80 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Memphis,
via Lynchburg
On trains Nos. 90 and IS Pullmsn Buffet
sleepers between Washington and New Orleans,
via Lynchcurg and kennessw route.
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yXTARFIELD & HALL,
W
DRUG G1sTs
Corner Prince snd Fairfax street,

descriptions s specially English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Fsrina Cologne Magnolis, Hedycsmia Goranium
Sponges; Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes q full assortment of Patent Medi-
cines. Ccxe's Gcatine Corn Starch; Sea Moss Fa.
rne; Spices of all kinds and select stock Of all
articles sod by druggists at prices rs low as tho
same quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec
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RAILROADS.
1COr GREAT IOOr
1901 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE lOOt
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND soUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACE STEEL 2bTLS,
DE HIN DID DNlt--f In {.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.

SPLENDID ECENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In Effect December 10, 1887.
Trains lesve Washington. from station. corner o.
Sixth and 3 streets, as follows:
For 2ittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
E1pross Of Palace Sleeping Cara at $50 a. NJ,
daily; Fest Line, $50 SIN. daily, to Cincinnati
and st. Leafs, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati, and Buffet Car to st. Louis ;
Dolly. except Saturday, 10 Chicsgo, with Sleep.
ing Gar Altoona to Chicago. Western Express,
81 30 p. IA daily, With Sleeping Cars
Washington to Chicsgo and st. Louis, and
Except Saturday. Harrisburg TO Cleveland,
connecting daily AZ Harrisburg with through
s.leeps7s for Louis 7ille and Memphis. Pacific
Express, 1000 P. IN. daily, for Pittsburg and
the West, with through Sleeper to PittsbuTg
and Pittshurg to Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

WooDBURN sARvIN WHEELs-Just re-
w ceived direct from Indianapolis Indiana, a
supply of the above Wheels, to which we ask the
attention of dealers Springs Axles Feloe
Plates, Steel Tires, and other goods in same line
will be sold at small advance by
1T. CREIGHTON & SON,
oct27 1923 King, corner of Royal street.
IUTICURA PLAsTERs-New and original,
~ and vastly superior to any other plaster for
destroying pain wherever located or from what
ever cause produced, together with ell the other
Cuticura Preparations, Ointments, Resoivents.
Soaps &c, just received at
WAKEFIELD & HALLS,
apt Corner Prince and Fairfaz ats.
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WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.

ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria GOO a. m, 917 3. Ia. aad
4:50 p. m; arrive at Round Hill 11:2o a. m,
Has a. IN. aud 7:19 p. N.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill Cos a. NJ,
LA q. N. and 1:23 P. m, arriving at Alexan-
dria ut $50 a. H., 40 p. and 3:47 p. N.
The 500 a. III. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
vile and Winchester, and at Leesblrg with stages
for Aide and Middleburg.
The 9:20 a. N. train ind 400 P. m. train from,
Alexandria connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
Through tickets on sale as the principal stations
to sll points. For rates or information apply 10
any agent of the Company, or 70
Us B. THOMPSON, a. G. P. a.
Alexandria, VS..
JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P. A.
Washington, D. G.
SOL HAAS, T. NJ, Richmond, Va
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FOR NEW YORK.


Steamers leave New York from Old
4SERIh Dominion Steamship Company's pier, rs
>TaI1T river. EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
and FRIDAY, at p IA. - .u-.-,,.,,.,-
steamers for New YORK EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY. Freight received daily.
The steamers OF this company make connec.
tiors 81 Norfolk for all points East; at New
Tori, Y;th ell points West and Northwest, and at
Aieygrcria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given aud freight handled carefully and promptly
FOR further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent
Janney's wha-f
J. W. THOMPSON, President.
1916 street
scp27-0 Washington, D. c.
EfLYBE's sTEAM LINE WE KY 80
FHILADELF HiA ssSxlsAss22
APPOINTED sailing days from Alexa' n EV.
ERY TUESDAY and from Philadelph' EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandra with the Vir-
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads,
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills Of lading given. Insurance al the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria.
VIM. =. CLYDE g. CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Georgt'a n.
.an6-tc
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STEAMERS.
INLAND AND sEABOARD eT-A
-- CoAsTIN9 COMPANY - -
DIRECT (NO STOPS.l
GREATLY REDUCED RATES

FOR FORTRESS MONROE, NORFOL RAhD
CORNFIELD EARB0R.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

(,REEE AND FIGURED SCREEN WIRE 24,
VI 80 and 36 inches, wholesale and retail st
SS King, corner Of Royal street. You can buy
wire and have Window and Door Frames made
of better quality, to cost no moro than the CON-
mon Frames offered for sale in the city Call and
sec. J. IT. CREIGHTON & SON,
ie4 SS King, cor Royal st.
BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED FIvE-BUT-
D TON KID GLOVES, every pair warranted,
at one dollar.
octs AMOS b. sLAYMAKER.
WE ARE now receiving our TOYS and FANCY
w GOODS, suitable for Christmas presents.
aoTas AMOS z. sLAYMAsER's.
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Hon. N. C. BUTLER.
Senator WILLIAM M6H0NE.
WILLIAM GRINsTED, NJ. D.
Hon. JOHN B. sHIpMAN.,
Hon. CLARKE 2. C2ANDAL1.
Hon. w. P. CANADAY.
JONATHAN Q. BARTON, u. s. n
BENJAMIN w. BROWNE.
WILLIAM 8. oDELL.
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Steamers leave New York from Old
DomnGn e3m nhRs cS"Ra RTISPP 5sT 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-03

J. W. THOMPSON, President.
sora7.6 washington, D. C.
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Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars ard
Cigarettes, Elmo Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
German ana Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
Sponges, Flesh Straps &c Especial care given 70
prescriptions. Jan20-t!
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steamers for New YORK EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY. Freight received daily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-10
Transplanting Garden Plants.

Garden and Forest
Contrary to advice usually given, transplant
ing garden plants should always be done in
clear, pleasant weather. 1t is a great mistake to
select rainy day for this Important work.
Plants should not be taken up, either for trans
planting into gardens or for potting for the win
dow garden, when the ground is wet. 1t 10 bet
ter to do this work when the soil is reasonably
dry. that it drops entirely from the roots
without injury to them. When the soil is wet
aud heavy, much of il Is sure to drop
from the plant in taking up, and with the soil
will 60 the delicate feedipg-roo that will
remain uninjured if the change is made when
the soil 10 dry. Transplant in q clear, warm
day, make hole sufficiently large to hold the
roots without crowding. fill with water, put in
the plant, fill the hole with earth, which will i'm
mediately become soft mud; press this firmly
around the plant and cover the surface with
perfectly dry, fine earth, and the plant will
never flag or droop, no matter how sunny or
warm the day may be. 1t may be urged that
this is not practicable in large fields whore cab
bsge or tomato plants are to be set But the
best way is always the most practical. and it is
much cheaper to devote q day to putting out
plants aud have them all live and thrive than to
put them out in half the time and have large
portion die, and the remainder linger along only
half alive 1t should be considered. too, that
men who work out in the rain are in too great
haste to get through TO do their work well.