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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-21
A TRACT OF 200 ACRES

adjoining the above, Of the same quality of land,
a lot 1885, acres adjoining said aforementioned
lands, and a moiety Of tract of 62lb acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts will be sold as
whole or in parcels as may be deemed desirable,
except the 200 acre tract, which will be offered
by Itself. The aforementioned lands are easily
divisible into several farms, and are rated among
the 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 equal in
staments payably in one, two and 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 as further security with
mower to resell for default of payment Of said
bonds at the risk and cost Of the purchaser.
The undersigned have also authority under
said decree to sell said tracts Of land privately
JNO. MURRAY FORBES,
R. TAYLOR SCOTT, Commissioners.
A. D. PAYNE.
Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit, Court,
February 20, 1883.
certify that 3. Taylor Scott, one of the above
named commissioners, has executed the bond re.
quired by the decree of sale entered in the said
causes, with approved security.
Teste: JNO. &. TURNER, Clerk.
feb 25-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-21

wv a. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have o., hand GIBSON'S Xxx, xxx, XXNx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES. to Which
ghey invite the attention Of the trade
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
CouEignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est msrket prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner OF Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
The Press., 1888-12-06

AGAIN MAN AND THE APPLE.-A bright detective down in Macon, Ga., captured a burglar recently in @ very clever manner. A store in Hazlehurst had been robbed, and there was seemingly not the slightest clew to work upon. While examining the premises, the detective noticed an apple out of which two bites had been taken.
 His professional instinct caused him to examine the apple, and he saw upon it tooth-markS that were not only irregular but peculiar, and he resolved to find the man who had bitten that apple. He visit ed store in neighborine village, where he knew there were number of loafing negroes. Among the number there was a real negro dude, and his manner and con- versation convinced the detective that he had found the mas he wanted, but it was necessary to put him to the test. Spying some apples in the store, the willy detect i've purchased a dimes worth and treated the crowd. The dude negro had taken just one bite, and, as he was raising the apple for another, away went the apple, and his two wrists were joined with a shining pair of bracelets. It was done so quickly that the negro stood as if paralyzed, and sub mitted to be led of without resistance. He subsequently owned up to the entire affair. Again history repeats itself, and another apple causes a mans downfall.
The Press., 1888-12-06

people are active, restless and ambitious, and therefore neglect themselves. Not one man or woman in ten is ia perfect health"
 'sOfficial figures show this, do they2"
 ''Prccisely. There seems 10 be W Eng land disease. People do not seem to think that headaches, or tired feeling or 'blues.' or loss of appetite, or nervousness mean anything, Then. the first thing they know they are in bed and on theroa d to death.
 "Do many die of this disease?' "Thousands. Henry Wilson, Charles Sum- ner, Wendell Phillips and Governor Bodwen are among the number. James G. Blaine is also on the road, and his trip abroad is in the hope of recovering health"
 aBut what do you find to countcract it"
 s'Yery little The only reliable medicine SO far discovered is Hunts Remedy. The faculty of one of eur leading medical colleges, know ing the composition of this medicine, have been recommending it for some time, and the re- suits have been wonderful. I know three ladies and one gentleman (onc of the latter State officer), who have been entirely cured by its use. w!sh everybody might know more about 1t and use it"
 Such facts and figures, and from so high A source should prove invaluable to thousands whose success in life would be much greater were they physically and naetally sound and vigorous.
The Press., 1888-12-06
Copied for The Press by Nj. A. B.
 IT lS BEST.

Mother, see you with your nursrey light, Leading your babies all in white
 To their sweet rest Christ the good shepherd, carries mine to- night,
 And that is best I cannot help tears when sec them twine Their fingers in yours, and their bright CUTS shine
 On your warm breast But the Saviour's heart is purer than yours or mine;
 He can love best You tremble each hour because you arms Are weak yonr heart is rung with alarms,
 And sore oppressed; My darlings are safe and out of reach of harms,
 And that is best You know over yours may hang even now Pain and disease, whose fulfilling slow
 Naught can arrest; Mine in Gods garden can run to and fro,
 And that is best You know that of yours the feeblest ono And dearest may live long years along,
 Unloved and unblest Mine are cherished of saints around Gods throne,
 And that is best! You must dread for years the crime that sears, Dark guilt unwashed by repentant tears,
 And unconfessed; Mine entered spotless on eternal years,
 Oh how much best But grief is selfish, and I cannot see Always why should 30 striken be
 More than the rest; But know that, as we'll as for them for me
 God did the best!
The Press., 1888-12-06

suffered from a very severe cold in my head for months and used everything recom- mended, but could get no relief. Was advised to use Ely's Cream Balm. It has worked like magic in it's cure. am free from my cold after using the Balm one week, and believe it is the best remedy known. Feeling grate- full for what it has done for me send this testimonial. al.-Samuel J. Harris, Wholesale Grocer, 119 Front St., New York
The Press., 1888-12-06

Fl use Ayers Cherry Pectoral freely in my practice, and recommend it in cases of Whoop- ing Cough among children, having found it more certain to cure that troublesome disease than any other medicine know of.'-So says Dr. Bartlett, of Concord, Mass.
The Press., 1888-12-06
HAD I BUT KNOWN!
BY JENNIE PORTER ARNOLD.

o, had known our parting was forever, That ne'er again I'd clasp your friendly
 hand, That deaths cold touch each tender tie should
 sever,
 Your ightest wish had been as e command {; should have prized have comprehended
 right y,
 The tender love which then held SO lightly. An, then I thought I truly loved another, That other whom now know was untrue For you thought cared but As a brother But now know never loved but you; What I thought then was naught but friendly
 feeling, O, friend, too late, beloved !-in pain and
 sorrow,
 now recall each gentle look and tone The tender, patient love, which no to- morrow Can ever more restore. Bereft-alone- My heart in sad remorse makes bitter moan, How different had been, dear friend, had
 but known!
The Press., 1888-12-06

It is useless for young ladies who are troub- led with freckles, pimples, moth and tan and bad skin generally to use liquid paints or dry powders, for they only make the skin look well for the time being. To have good com plexion you must have pure blood. Use Sul- phur Bitters and your skin will be fair and complexion rosy.- YOtse LGdies' Magasiae.
The Press., 1888-12-06
The COnn na0m LOt.
There is 6 place no love can reach, There is a time no voice can teach, There is a chain no power can break, There ia A sleeo no sound can wake

Sooner or later. that time will arrive, that place will wait for your coming, that chain must bind you in helpless death, that sleep must fall on your senses. But thousands every year go untimely to their fate, and and thousands more lengthen out their days by heedful, timely care. For the failing strength, the weakening organs, the wasting blood, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov- cry is a wonderful restorative and prolonger of strength and life. 1t puriies the blood and invigorates the system, thereby fortifying it against disease. Of druggists.
The Press., 1888-12-06

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Shiloh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you. W. D. Heald, agent.
The Press., 1888-12-06
arARrLlho srArisrIcs.
what High 0mciaa Has to Say About the Condition of the PeOpls-sOms
 S@rROua Facts and Figures.

Herdld.1
 "It is wonderful what figures will show" Such was the remark of . high official in the State De- partment to . representa- tive of this paper. How many EeAlly rich men do you suppose there are in New England2 Very few. But how many de you thiAk there would be If people were physically and mentally sound and viOoro1a7 New En0land
The Press., 1888-12-06

Give us & call, and be convinced we mean what we say. Goods delivered in the Borough free of charge
 Stafford Springs e. w. ADA WIS.
The Press., 1888-12-06

AnpMRO WANTED.-Permanent employment hVhNlN and good salary or commission. Address A.D. PRATT, Nursery man, Rochester, N. r.
The Press., 1888-12-06

DHOTOGRAPH made by the In .1 stantaneous Process. Pictures copied and en larg9d, finished in India Ink or Water Color. Also views of residences and other buildings. All work must be paid for when ordered. E. L. BURR.
The Press., 1888-12-06
diraRt LIItIn Men.

Some of the greatest men that ever lived were of small stature and insignificant ap- appearance. The reader will readily recall many instances. Very small are Dr. Pieroe's Pleasant PurgatiD@ Pellets, but they are far more effective than the huge, old-fashioned pills which are SO difficult to swallow and so harsh in their action. The Pellets" are gentle and never cause constipation. For liver, stomach and bowel Arrangements they have no equal.
The Press., 1888-12-06

HoNEsT.-In these days of adulterstion and fraud, in all branches of business and pur- suitt, it is pleasing to know that there is one medicine prepared which Is strictly pure
 Such medicine is Sulphur Bitters in curing scrofula you can depend on them every time.-W. B. Evarts, A. M Charleston, sc.
The Press., 1888-12-06

AGENT FOR THE WHITE and NEW HOME SEWING MACMI8Rs. Oils and Needles for all Machines constantly on hand. Repairing done at short notice.
The Press., 1888-12-06
ISheridan's liondition PoWder.

Nothing on earth win make hens lay like 1t. Highly eoncentrated. One ounce is worth pound of any other kind Given In che food once daily: Cures all dieeasess worth its weight in gold to keep Lnem healthy: TesttmonlAls Sent Free soiQ eyeryMnefIe I sent by mail for g cents In stamps &AO cans D9 mail M2n Six cans express prepaid, $500
 I. & JOHNSON CO, % Custom House St, Boston
The Press., 1888-12-06
LOT OF CROCKERY and GLASSWARE,

Which we will tive to buyers of Tea and Coffee on the check system. Special Discount to buyers of more pounds at one time.
 Win get any article wanted if not in stock. Prices and quality of goods can't be beat by any one in town. can and win sell you better goods for the money than any tea wagon running from the city.
 No seconds or thirds among our presents. They all of the first quality Fine Presents with Bak- ing Powder. Royal, no presents. Present wiih Windsor, Davis, Washington, and Silver Star. English Breakfast Tea, 60c to soc per lb Japan, 96c. to q Young Tyson, BOc. & eOc Gunpowder, soc. COG Tea Dust, 2Sc. Oolong. 9Sc. to S1.l0
 SAMPLES OF TEA GHEERFULLY GIVEN. Codstanty on hand Tobacco, Cigars Snuff. Bakers,
 Epps, and Maillards Cocoa. Cocoa Shells, Canned
 Goods, Cereals of all kinds, Spices, Confectionery,
 Extracts, Toilet and Laundry Soap, Matches,
 Starch. Ivorine, Soapine Raisins, Chocolate, Bro
 ma. Imperial Granum, Fancy Pickles, Chow-Chow
 and vurious other articles.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14
llyepepsia Cured.

TS 1ould De impossible for me to do
scribe whsiS / suffered from Indigestion
and Headache up to the time I began
taking Aver 3 Sarsarariila. / was under
the c;sTe 0f various physicians, and tried
q great many kinds of medicines, but
never oi,tained more than temporary re-
lief. A[tsr taking Ayers Sarsaparilla
fcr q Short tizls, my headache disap-
paared. ana ny stomach performed its
duties more perfectly. To-day my
health is completely restored. = Mary
Harley, Springfield, Mass.
1 have been greatly benefited by tho
prompt use OF Ayers Sarsaparilia. It
tones and invigorates the system, regu-
lates the action OF the digestive and
asSi.nilative organs, and vitalizes tho
blood. It is, without doubt, the most
reliable blood purifier yet discovered
H. D. johnson, 1888 Atlantic avenue,
Brooklyn, n. Y. tt
Aver S Sarsaparilla,
Prepared ay Dr.. j. c. Aver S Co., Lowell. Macs
Ns-'ee 81, SIX bottles, 95.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14

1t is the drty OF the State to maintain Tree
n.n-secsl-i n SCHOOLS in the rural AID sparseiy
set, ed iis.ricrs \. wall as IN towus and thicaly
settle sections and that sucn a division OF the
school money should be made as viii furnish
The means of education to all children in the
state.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14

We demand the re-.oration of th, mail scr
vice ia stis state TO til efficiency ma;nsa by
tie last u publican Administration, AMI favcr
the payment cs far wages to all postal en-
poyes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14

We are IN favor Of rs-cpening the Carson
Nin. for coinage aud raising he wages OF its
employee O. the a arr, paid by lie last Re-
publican administration
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14

mail services with refcsing q sign the neoess2
~ bill or the improvement # rivers an har-
bors wi us:ug the p,wer OF his administra-
tionto prevent appro, rations for r-vy and
coast dsfense-. with .teml ting to destroy the
protective tariff, with c3urtips the good viii OF
| Other nations at the expersc II the citizens OF
tie United states, and ~ith Joining tine foreign
J bondnolders t. delasaetize silver. and destroy
| the industries of our counry, and for the re-
| duc.i,u Of wa ,cs of the Mint employees 1t Car
son, for closing the Carson Mint, when It was
not Only .elf-sls airing but a source of 'eTenuc
20 the Govsrum mt, for Its cont snp:ueus veto
of pension bills for the lief cl disabled sol
d.ers and sail rs, and for fading to Construct
the Government building a. Car o. as required.
We are In favor Of the absolute exclusion Of
Chinese, an the RESTRICT IN OF immigration b.
which tn. present overchir-cd co ditiaa OF the
labor market is made worse. And also favbr leg
is alton by which a re. ision of our nlturaiizs-
ton and land laws may be acco plished.
We demand, in behalf Of eur various indus
tries, the re.eation Of the duties on Lead, borax,
sofa, hides and leather, and to restore the sar
if o; 1867 onwo9
VI.
Resslred: hat we recognize the right Of la
Dor to organize for Its Lawful protection.
VII.
We favor li5era appropriations by Congress
for hyiro-raphic.ll and Typographical surveys
in this state to the md that the waste waters
may be preserved for the purpose OF irrigation.
VIII.
We endorse tha wise and conservative adm in
isfratioa OF Governor C. G. Stevenson. ami W
heartily commend the able efforts OF Senators
Sewar. aud Jones and Representative Wood
burn in behalf OF the interests of the people o:
this State.
We favor tae granting to Nevsda of all Gov.
erlnent land within he State for the purpose
Of providing means for irrigation and other
Improvements.
Y.
We favor the reduction OF the Treasury sur |
plus b, the payment of pensions to Onion l.
diers their widows and orphans, the improve
ment of rive and har5ors, the building OF de- |
fensas for our ,l-caast<, the erection of public
baidings, the creation of navy, the purcia ase |
of bond and c repeal Of the iaternal revenue |
laws ,axin, tosacco.
XI.
1t is the duty OF the State to maintain Tree
n..n-secsa-i n schools in the rural AID sparsely |
set: ed dis.ricrs ~ wall IN towus and thicaly |
settle sections and that sucn oivision Of the |
school money should be made as viii furnish
The means of egucatson to all children in the
state.
XII.
We are il favor OF rs-cpening the Carson |
ilin. for coinage aud raising the wages Of its
employee O. the ard paid by he last Re- /
publican administration
XIII
We demand the re-.oration Of TIA, mail scr
vi &C ia Ills state to til efficiency msnta by |
tie last y publican Administration, AMI favcr
the payment 0s FAIR wages to all postal en-
p Dyes
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14
Failing Health.

Ten years ego my health began to fail.
was troubled with g distressing Cough,
Nigils s51eats, Weakness, and Nervous
ness. ] tried various remedies pre-
scribesi ly different physicians, but
became So weak that I could not go up
stairs Witiiost stopping 60 rest. Ny
gIienGs recommended nae 10 try Ayers
;ot.raai11ili3, wlael, did, and am now
IS he&ss.ig aad s.rong as ever. = Mrs.
2. l.. Williams, Alexandria, Mimi.
] have used Ayers Sarsapariila, in my
family, tar Scroissla, and Know, if ii is
takeA faithfully, that it viii thoroughly
eradicate his terrible disease. 1 havo
also prescribed it as q tonic, IS well as an
alterativa. and 1.3siss say that honestly
belle sc = 10 be the ises5 blacd medicine
ever caElp lpaa2ded.-W z. Fowler, III. D..
II. .. g., Cree..yiiIe Tenn
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1888-10-14
The First Sign

U la1IIny heaith, Whether IN the form OF
N ht Sweats and Nervousness, or in .
sc Sc Of General Weariness and Loss Of
A 'etite, should suggest the use Of
AIS sarsapariIla. This preparation
Is -slost effective for giving tone and
st ngth to the enfeebled system, pro-
iEatiag tie digestion and assimilation o.
TO- I, restoring the nervous forces to
cher normal condition, and for purify
ings enzicLing, and vitalizing the blood.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-07-14
Digniiled.

From nm awkward situation, it is us
ually the good-naturcd man who comes
ont ahead" An cquable and placid de-
meanor is always compatible With dlS-
nifty. The New York Tribune tells the
following story of Agostina Depretlss,
The late premier Of Italy, who was adj
dicted to loud snoring.
He once lodgcda at Casale, at a second
rate inn, in room next that OF an ex-otli
cial, who had gone there for the purpose
of applying for employment.
Being disturbed during the night by
the loud snoring of his neighbor, this
man threw his boots at the wall, and
then proceeded to complain in rather
insolent terms, loud enough to penetrate
into the next room. Signor Depretis
apologized, and, in order to be no lon
rer a disturbance, lighted his candle
and began to read a book. The next
morning the minister sent waiter to
make his excuses to his ncighbor.
"Who is the beast?" asked the ex-ofli-
cial. CO,
"The beast is the minister, Signol
Depretis, replied the waiter.
The poor ex-oficial almost had an
apoplectic fit. Hc, in turn, sent lnnum'
cradle excuses 30 Signor Depretls, who
rrceived him aftcrward, told him that
he should be employed as he desired
more especially" he continued, BE,
cause last night you caused me to read
an interesting book that | had never
found time to look into before.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1888-07-14

RATI'LESNAKES.
Many Thousands of Them In tho smIthson
ian institution.


The statement. that thirty or forty
thousand reptiles aro kept in one room
o. tho Smithsonian sends chills down
the backs of nervous people, says the
Washington Star. So many snakes,
lizards and toads let loose on the
smooth lawn of the park would cause
somo excitement. However, only five
OF all these reptiles have any life in
them. Those five are rattlers, which
are kept in q deep box with wire top,
and a vigorous polking and punching
starts the music in their tails. When
tho five are sounding their rattles to-
gether they fill the box with nerve
shocking sounds. The other 30, 995, or
forty thousand minus five (as the exact
in glass jars in alcohol and arranged on
shelves like cans Of preserves.
The curator of reptiles, who is cx
perimenting in search of an antidote
for the poison of reptiles bite, told
Star reporter recently that it was not
true that they had yet discovered any
thing that they knew certainly TO DE
nm antidote. Far from having satisfac-
torily concluded their experiments,
they consider chat they have PRACTICAL
ly just begun. They have tried every
alleged antslotc that has been suggest
cd with the least probability of success,
md the only thing they have found that
has succeeded in any degree is fluid
extract iaborandi, which is made from
the South. American plant piloca1pus
pennatifolius. The active all6aloid of
this is pilocarpine. This has proved to
be IN antidote in the case OF rabbits
subjected to the rattlesnnlle poison.
Where the snake poison has been in
iectud into the rabbit, followed ut once
OF within short time by IN injection
Of this drug, the animal has recovered.
But it has been found to possess no
efficacy as an antidote in the case of
chicken poisoned by the venom of the
RATHER. A full application of the drug
has never yet resulted in saving the
chickens life. They intend to try it
on turkeys and pigs.
The story TINT one Of the assistants
had been bitten by q RATHER and that
the "antidote" had been applied with
success the curator pronomces utterly
false. He says that no one has been
bitten by the reptiles; that as fact
they are in such n sluggish state it is
difficult to get them to strike at any
thing. The only information he has OF
iaborandi having been used successful
iy to counteract the effects OF n snake
bite comes from a physician in France,
who administered internally draught
Of tea made from tho plant to girl
who was bitten by viper, and she re-
covered from the poison.