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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

HOW TO WRITE BUSINESS LETTERS.
Whatever fashion may teach for di-
plomatic and formal correspondence,
be sure to begin a business letter on the
first line of the page.
Do not fail to begin with your post
Office and date of writing, or at least
the full date, if you will be absolutely
sure to add your post-office at the end
of the letter; but business men expect
to find it at the beginning, according
to their custom in printed letter heads.
On the next line below your date,
but beginning near the left margin,
write the name of the man or firm, fol-
lowed by the post-ofice address
whittier the letter is to be sent,-like
this:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

Tom Savers belt, which was given
him after his fight with Heenan in 1860
by George Wilkes, is offered for sale.
AT Sayers' death the belt vas purchas-
ed by Glen, his trainer. 1t is of massive
silver, inscribed, and would form fit
ting ornament for some modern bar
room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

Down in Maryland the other day,
when DR.. Fulton married Miss White,
the ring used was made of gold but
ton that was on the wedding gown of
the bridegroom's mother, aud a mar
velously tattered shoe was sent by an
old darkey along with the informa-
ton that it was one of the last pair
that ''marster," the brides father.
bought for him in slavery times, and
so he wanted it flung after young mis-
tress to insure her good luck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

Mrs. Palmer of Nelson County Vir-
ginia. has written letter declaring
that Rider Haggard drew the material
for "She," .'Allen Quartermain," and
king Solomon's Mines" from Bishop
Berkley's novel, "Gaudentia di Lucea,h
which is now a rare book. Mrs Palmer
thinks only two copies have ever been
brought to the United States, one of
which was brought over by the original
Cabell family, and it was this copy
which she has seen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
A Smart Man Wanted.

There was a vacancy in the Geological
Survey in one of the proof-readers'
positions. The salary attached is 81
200 per year. The vacancy will be
filled through the civil-service COM
mission, and that body announced that
applicants for the position will be ex-
amined on the Goth inst. The quail
fications required as follows:
Experience as practical printer.
Experience and skill as proof
reader.
Critical knowledge of the English
language, with punctuation, capitaliza-
ton, etc.
Good knowledge of the French
language, for translating purposes.
Elementary knowledge of French and
German, so far as is necessary for re-
vising manuscript and proof. scientific
names and examinations, title of works,
etc.
Some acquaintance with Italian and
Spanish photography, orthoepy.
Also, knowledge OF the meaning OF
mathematical signs and formulate.
1t is also desired, but not required,
that applicants should have an ele-
mentary knowledge of mineralogy,
paIeontology, chemistry, ethnology,
I'D animal and vegetable physiology.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

What bothers the average woman
Just at present is to find a suitable Xmas
present for two dollars that will look as
though it cost five.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Snuff-Dipping in Maine.

Snuff-dipping is on the increase at
Lewiston, says the Lewiston (Me.)
Journal. In fact, the practice is grow
ing quite the fashion. The devotees
don't inhale it as did our grandfathers;
they make what is called "a smear"
with CASTLE soap, and what not, and
apply it delicately, voluptuously, to
the nostrils. A species of mild intoxi-
cation is said 20 result. Twenty-Five
pounds of snuff is one tobacconists
order for a week. 1t comes in OK
bladders as big as your head, and as
solid as a Dutch cheese.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03

1t is proposed to erect statue Of
Robert Burns at Toronto, Canada
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
EDUCATIONAL.
Some Suggestions for Writers of Business
Letters-Need a Teacher be
Prosy.

How to Teach History by Supplementary
Reading-PreparatiOn of Boys
in English.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-03
Barre, Mass, Jan. I, 1889.
Mr.. John Smith,
Omaha, Ne6.,
nan,- Cir.

Please send me by cypress
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

The Ohio Republican convention adopted
resolutions strongly endorsing protection Sin
its two fold meaning and operation-protec-
ton to every American citizen at home, in
all parts OF the country, protection to every
American citizen abroad, in every land, on
every sea, protection to every American in
the exercise of his political rights and prvil-
eyes, protection to American industry and
labor against the industry and labor of the
world;" approving President Harrison's adj
ministration; commencing the just and lib
eral policy of the pension bureau; favoring
the passage by the next Congress of an
equitable service pension bill = demanding
adequate protection for the wool growing
Industry; congratulating the people of Ire
land upon the progress of their struggle for
home rule. The administration Of Gov. For
aker was endorsed, and greeting was sent to
Senator Sherman assuring him of their con-
fidence in his wise and patriotic statesman
ship, his loyalty and devotion to the high
principles of Republicanism."
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

1t seems odd to think that Maine should
ever have sent to Massachusetts for granite.
But such was once the case. They are re-
modelling an old house in Augusta, the old
"Hartwell house" as it is known in that
towr, which was built in 1904, and the
granite for whose foundation came from
Quincy and Braintree. Yet within less than
five miles of that old house is now operated
one OF the most famous granite quarries in
the world
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

The growing industries Of oriental coun :
tries are beginning to attract no little atten-
ton la western industrial countries. Cotton
mills, equipped with the most modern ma
chinery and lighted by electricity. have been
operating fol some time in Japan. In India
there has been most remarkable develop
ment of this industry A cotton mill was
established in Bombay in 1851. In 1870 there
were in Bombay presidency only seven mills.
But in five years the number had increased
to %, and in 1880 to 40. Ten more were
added in 1881, and ..23 between that year and
January, 1888. In other portions of India
there are enough mills to bring the total
number operating at the end of last year up
to 81, running 2,375,739 spindles, and employ
ing over S0,5l5 persons. The total capital
invested in cotton manufacturing in India is
not far from fifty million dollars The mills
are near the cotton fields, and labor is very
abundant and very cheap. Hindoo labor
will never be so efficient as English and
American labor; but as time goes on its
greater cheapness may yet give the English
weayers of Manchester much trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28
THE PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE %.

We do not read anonymous letters and comm
nlcations. The name and address of the writer
are in all cases indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee of good faith.
We eaunot undertake to return or preserve
"mmunical ions that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

The question of the constltutionality of the
New York law which provides for inficting
the death penalty by electricity has been
raised in the New York Supreme court by
Mr. Bourke Cockrane, counsel for the con-
condemned murderer, Kemmler Mr.. Cock
rane contends that this mode Of inlicting
the death penalty is contrary to the clause of
the constitution which forbids ''erue and
unusual forms Of punishment" The court
has decided to take testimony with view of
determining the effect the electrical shock as
1t is to be administered by the New York
apparatus will have-whether it will provide
instantaneous and painless death.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

There is scarcely doubt that James Ben
son Foraker will be, the next Governor of
Ohio, though man could hardly be expected
ohold that office for three years, as Mr.
Foraker has done, without making good
many enemies in his own party. The Re-
publican majority in the Buckeye State has,
however. been large and reliable, and it is
not probable that Foraker has alienated
enough of 1t to impcril his election. The
great contest In Ohio this fall will undoubt-
eddy be for the control of the legislature.
which will elect successor to Senator
Payne. Ever since 1869 the senatorial repre-
sentation of the State has.been divided, with
the exception OF two years, when both Sena-
tors were Democrats. Payne is understood
not to want to go back, and probably the
Democrats are not at all anxious to change
his determination, for he has not cut very
conspicuous figure 10 the Senate and has not
aided his party as much as was expected.
II the Republicans control the legislature it
is altogether likely that Foraker will seek to
exchange the goyernorship for seat In the
Senate, an attempt which will give rise to a
bitter fight, as the Sherman wing of the Ohio
Republicans is exceedingly hostile to him.
accusing him among other things of disloyal-
ty to Sherman In the last Republican nation
al convention. There is enough at stake in
the coming campaign to make it exceedingly
lively and interesting to the whole country.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

Major Mckinley could undoubtedly have
carried the Ohio Republican convention had
he consented to be candidate but after he
refused Foraker had practically walk over.
The men who made show of contesting
with him were for the most part pretty
Vpak
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

A partial tabulation shows that in the last
year the endowments OF AZ leading colleges
OF the country were increased three million
six hundred and seventy-fve thousand dol
lars. This is the money that has been added
to the permanent fund devoted to aiding the
cause of education In the higher institutions.
For the tuition bills paid by students defray
but small part of the running expenses of
the colleges in which tie American youth
get their educations. Even the wealtbest
young men, who may pride themselves that
they pay their own way are really to great
extent pensioners upon this great. per-
manent endowment fund of the colleges of
the land. The three and a half millions in
crease in that fund last year, means so much
more ability on the part Of the
iorty-two colleges to do their part
In the higher education of the young men
and women of the country. The three clas-
steal colleges In Maine show each substan-
tlal Increase in its endowment funds dur.
ing the past year, Bates coming first with
seventy-fve thousand dollars, Bowdoin next
with twenty thousand dollars, and Colby
tnird with fifteen thousand dollars. Anoth-
er interesting compilation has been made of
the Size OF the libraries owned by one hun
dred and thirty-one institutions of learning
In the country, and the additions made to
those Libraries during the year. In these in
situations there are devoted to the use of the
students the grand total of three millions.
three hundred and seven thousand and five
volumes, not including pamphlets. To this
grand storehouse of learning there has been
during the year an accession of one hundred
Thousand and five volumes. or the
Maine colleges Bowdoin has forty-three
Thousand volumes in her library. No add.
lions were made to it during the year. Col
by las twenty-three thousand seven hun
dred and fifty volumes, and has added dur
Ing the year two thousand volumes. Bates
College has fourteen thousand six hundred
and hfty volumes, land has added five hun
dred and twenty-five volumes during the
year. Colby has the largest endowment. and
makes returns among other items that IL has
seventy scholarships supported by seventy.
I'VE thousand dollars of its endowment fund.
All three of the Maine classical colleges re-
port established gymnasiums, in which pbvs-
ical culture Is under the care of special in.
structor.
The annual graduatons show more than
the fruits OF the labors of the young men
ana women who go forth. They show. too.
'ne fruits Of the toll, generosity and fore
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28
sUlINIER REA0RTs.
THE new GRANITE SPRING
"@""r

Will be open June Goth. This Hotel is the gem of
Casco Bay, Long Island. Portland Harbor. The
reasons 1t Is the gem: first, for the grand view;
second for the magnificent Mineral Spring water
rnnning through the house by power; third, being
near steamboat landing; fourth two large veran-
das al round, also two large halls accommodating
one Thousand people to dine. The house furnished
hrstclass and the table second to none. Clam
bakes furnished every day. The Spanish Students
VIII be present al summer who viii give the most
Casco Bay Steamboat Company will run eight or
ten trips day from the city to the island. For
parties or societies, or board, apply to E. PONCE,
Cor. Exchange and Middle Sts., or Long Island,
Portland Harbor E. PONCE, Proprietor.
lelJ m
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

thought of the men and women who have
given of their riches and of their life work
to endow the institution of higher educa-
tion. A slight measure of their great work
is afforded by such returns as the above.
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

Admiral Porter has acted with great good
sense in refusing to reply to Gen. Buffers
last attack. Porter's fame is secure-and so
Is Buffers
The Portland daily press., 1889-06-28

Seven members of the jury who are trying
the slayer Of Capt. Dawson, who was the
editor of the Charleston News and Courier,
are colored men. Yet so strong is the conf
dence OF the government attorney that they
VIII render an honest verdict in spite of the
fact that Dawson was violent negro phobist
that hehas challenged none of them. Surely
this Is very striking tribute to the intelli-
gence and honor of the colored men. and it is
a very significant comment, too. ON the South
erners' excuse for DISTINGUISHING the negro,
that they do not dare TO trust him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-09
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINSLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teethng is the prescription OF one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for iorty years with
never-failing success By millions OF mothers for
their children. During the process OF teething
its value is incaculable. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures dysentery and dierrhes, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
TO the child it rests the mother. Price % cents a
bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-09
BuclxIen,s Arnica SaIye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and ali Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sats-
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box For sale by E. s. Leadbeater & BIO.
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DRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE

By virtue of deed OF trust dated May g. 1884,
and recorded in deed book No. Ia, page 135, one
of the land records for the city Of Alexandria,
Va, executed by J. T. Cook and wife, and By d.
rection Of tho Board Of Directors of the Mechan-
les Building Association Of Alexandria, Va. VIC
will sell at public auction, at 2 o'clock noon on
SATURDAY, March 10th, 1889, in front of tho
Royal street entrance to tho Market Building
Alexandria, Va the following property to wilt:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND WITH THE
IMPROVEMENTS thereon in the city of Alex
andria, Va situated at the northwest corner Of
Fairfax and Gibbon streets, fronting eighteen feet
on Gibbon street and cghty-eight feet seven
inches on Fairfax, with the use of an alley ten
feet wide on the north end Of said lot.
Terms Of Sale Cash.
c. j. w. SUMMERS
FE CORBETT, Trustees
faboK "a HENRY RAADER
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Sale: CaAh.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, Trustee.

If the purchaser desires, instead Of paying all
cash he can pay onethird cash and give his notes,
with good endorser, ut six and twelve months
from day of sale, for residue the notes to bear
interest from day of sale and secured by deed of
trust on tho property. All conveyancing az cost
of purchaser. MARBURY & ARMSTRONG,
Attorneys for parties secured by the deed of trust
fcb26 Is
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By r. T. Lucas. Auctioneer.

I
TATE.
By virtue OF . deed Of trust dated Juy 10th,
1886 and recorded in deed book No. II, page
BOG, executed By Esther A. McGraw and others,
and by direction OF the parties secured by tho said
deed, | will sell at public auction At II o clock
noon SATURDAY, March 1G, 1889, in front Of
the Royal street entrance to the Market Building,
Alexandria, Va the following property, viz:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND and M
PROVEMENT5 thereon In the city Of Aloxan-
dra Va situated at the northeast corner of King
and Payne streets, known rs McdRAW'S SUMAC
MILL, fronting twenty-sevon feet nno inches on
King street, and running back hundred feet
10 a tcn-feet alley.
Terms OF Sale: Cash.
JOHN NJ JOHNSON, Trustee.
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AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

A
"
BY virtue of q decree OF tho Circuit Court of
Alexandria county, Va, entered in tho chancery
cause of Alexander Va. Alexander ct ais, depend
ing in said court, the undersigned, special COM
mssioners thcrein named, will sell at public auc-
tion in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building in Alexandria, Va, at twelve
o'clock noon. TUESDAY, March 26, 1889 the
following property, to wit:
First. HALF SQUARE OF GROUND, bound
ed on the east By Payne street on the west by
West street. and on the south by Wythc street
fronting l76.7 on Payne and West streets, and
246 10 on Wythc street.
Second SQUARE OF GROUND bounded by
Madison, Henry, Fayette and Wythe streets.
Terms OF Sale One-third of the purchase mon
cy in cash aud the residue in two equal install
ments at six and twelve months from the day of
sale; the deferred payments to be evidenced by
the notes of tho purchaser, with good cndorsor,
bearing interest from day OF sale and the title to
the property to be retained until tho purchase
money is fully paid Convcyancing at cost Of
purchaser A. w. ARMSTRONG. CONS.
LEONARD MARBURY OF Sale.
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French S, 417 & 41e King st.

Is Marriage Failure, illustrated, 1O;.
The Englishman of the Rue Cain, 25c.
One of the Forty, Doc
My Cousin, Miss Cinderella, 25c.
The White Chapel Terror, 25c.
The Peris of Ricard Pardon, soc.
The Esvosdropper, 25c
Under the Auroras, 50c
Judgment of God. 25c.
The Curse Of Marriage, soc.
Miss Davis, of Brooklyn, 25c.
Daisy Brooks, 25c.
Raleigh Wostgate, SOC.
The World Almanac 1889 25c.
Life of Sir Robert Peel, Zoe.
Kings Essays, $1.25.
A Shocking Example S1.25.
The Camp Fires of General Lee, $3.50
100 folios of Standard Vocal and Instrumental
Music, % and soc, containing the very latest
and prettest Gems.
An endless variety of Instruction Books for the
Piano and Organ.
All tho New Fashion Books for Spring and Sum-
mer, Magazines, Reviews Daily and Weekly
Papers.
febI6 GEO. E. FRENCH.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
S. F.DYSON,
News Dealer and Stationer.

Fifty New Novels Just received, among them
Miss Lou and Barriers Burned Away, by E. P
Roe 25c each new edition.
new line of Box Paper, from Toe to 5Oc the
cheapest ever on the market.
Fashion Plates Magazines. Weekly and Daily
Papers always on hand.
Ifyou want Books, Games, Bibles, Prayer Books,
Inks, Muciiage Blank Books Albums or anything
USUALLY kept in bookstore come to the LITTLE
STORE, and you will be satisfied as to quality and
price. .5OS KING STREET,
feblS Next to Opera House.
NEW BOOKS list RECEIVED
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NJ a. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GRoCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers III
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Hsve on hsnd GIBSON'S Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSoN'S PURE BYE WHISTLES to which
thcy invite the attention Of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shsll
-eccivc prompt attention.
Copsiguraents OF Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high.
sSs market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner OF Cameron and Royal streets
scpfB Alexandria, Va.
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l certify that A. W. Armstrong has executed
tho bond required by the decree OF sale in tho
chanccry cause of Alexander vs. Alexander.
II. II. YOUNG,
feb25 w4w elk Circuit CT Aexs. co Va.
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NEW JAMS.-2O dozen Cross & Blackwell
~ Jams, consisting of Raspberry, Strawberry,
Raspberry and Currant, Bed Currant, Coos
berry and Green Gage.
oct22 GEO. McBURNEY & SON
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ALEXANDRIA VA. SATURDAY EVENING MARCH g. 1899
MEDICINAL.

T QxSSse.so cures Lirer Com plant.
4 BitioWs -fTecfi0ms and
- .6g'iccness. 1T druggists. Price g cts.
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WE HAVE made great reduction in ALL
Wy WOOL and CAMELS' HAIR UNDERWE EAR.
Those in want of such will do well to look before
purchasing elsewhere.
dcc1S AMOS Is. SLAf AlAhER.
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DED OLA trial will convince you OF the
n superior light afforded by the use Of the Rcd
C Oil. For sale by
dcc7 j. Z. MlLBUhN.
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DERRY'S HARNESS OIL SOAP.

Three sizos-s1, so and 25c sizes; tho finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
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OaM9RD DYES 2s3s' 2cga,e .s e1a ZOO only ;,,5s 3saSc
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JIJST RECEIVED-A fall stock OF LADIES
j PURE LINEN COLLARS and CUFFS OF the
latest styles at
aovO1 AMOS u. SLA1 mAhCh ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-09

T1HLoRITE will keep your hands and face
III j. D. II. LUNT.
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MEDICINAL.

quickly quiets and Strengthens theneryes, when
irritated or weakened by overwork, eXceSses,
disease, or shock. 1t cures nervousness head
ache. dyspepsia, sleeplessness, melancholia and
other disorders of the nervous system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-09

DRosTILLA, the new, popular and fragrant
+ remedy for chapped hands, chafing, &c. Price
25 cents per bottle. For sale BY ~, no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-09

CTOP COUGHING-LUNT'SC COUGH SYRUP
y will cure your cough if you will only give it
trial. Price 10 and 25c per bottle.
aeno5 J. D. II. LUNT.