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, 1889-05-01
Virtues of Jobs Tears,

"Job's Tears for Sale" is the legend
displayed in the window of an up town
drug store.
"What are Jobs Tears, and what are
they used forY' inquired a curious re-
porter, whose eyes fell upon the inscrip-
ton.
The druggist in reply exhibited a small
pasteboard box. The box looked like
other boxes, suggestive of pills and other
uncomfortable things, but when the top
was removed a number of small, bead
k seeds were exposed. They were
about the size of pea beans and shaped
ike Prince Rupert's drops.
"These are Jobs Tears" said the pill
c~ompounder. You see they are shaped
as a tear is supposed to be. They are
the seeds of a small, grass-like plant
hat Is a native of India but grows now
largely in New England. 1t is a com
mon plant, but somehow, year by year,
the seeds seem to be growing scarcer;
hat is, they are harder to obtain in the
market. And year by year the demand
for them has increased among a certain
class of people. Have they any medicinal
properties? Well, only so far as the
qualification of a within may be attended
with good results.
Sometime away back In the shadowy
past, some grandma started the story
that these pearly affairs, If strung like
beads and hung about an infants neck
during the teething period, would make
that operation a mild and pleasant pas
time, in fact almost a Joy forever to the
child. / cannot say whether this is true
or not, yet 1 know that lots of young
mothers buy Jobs Tears, and say that
with their assistance it is really a
pleasure for the baby to introduce its
molars to the world. Job suffered
enough to be of vicarious assistance o
the little ones, to say the least, and there
may be something In the whim.-Balti-
more News.
, 1889-05-01

There exists a mistaken notion that
the tongue Is the sole organ of taste, just
as the idea, natural but %roneous Is ex-
tant that it is necessary for purposes of
speech. AS a matter of fact, taste is as
largely resident in the palate as in the
tongue, while numerous cases are on
record in which persons who have suf-
fered the loss of the tongue have been
able to speak with clearness. Recently
q proof was given of the widespread
nature of the taste sense In the mouth.
In a patient from whom the tongue had
been very completely removed, it was
found that sensations of sweet, sour and
bitter nature were still present. Curious
ly, too, no sense of salt taste remained.
These facts would almost seem to prove
that various parts Of tongue and pal
ate are set apart for the appreciation
of different tastes" This idea supports
the fact that the tongue possesses on it's
surface papillae or taste organs of differ
ent shapes and sizes. 1t Is consistent to
assume that such variations in the ends
Of the nerves Of taste imply variations 10
their functions. New York Telegram
, 1889-05-01
Chinese Horrors

The Picking Gazette gives q horrible
story from tho official report of the
governor of Yunnan of the burningto
death of n farmer of hat province for
stealing an ear of corn. It seems that
during the Yunnan rebellion q law
was passed making thefts of corn
fruits in the field an offense punish
able by burning to death. The VIC
TINS relatives were required to sign q
document declaring they agreed TO tho
penalty, and were forced to light the
fire to bar them from bringing a dam
age suit. This horrible practice the
authorities have tried to extirpate, but
vainly. A few months ago in har-
vest time, a farmer named Peng Chao
Sheng, while going TO watch his field,
plucked an ear of corn from n neigh
boris field. He was seen and being
shouted at dropped the corn. Tho
matter was referred to the owner of
the field, and he, with his tenant,
seized Peng and demanded the death
penalty. Peng's mother offered to
make restitution by forfciting all her
property, but this was refused. She
was forced to give her written consent
under threats Of death, and was nc
tually made to light the heap Of brush
wood ndSWitness the terrible dying
agonies of her son. AS soon as she
could escape she reported the crime to
the authorities. The two men were
arrested and tried. The landlord was
punished by the lingering process
that Is, his flesh was hacked with
knives until he slowly expired in awful
torment, tho farmer, who lost the q
of corn, being beheaded. There is no
question of these facts. as tho report is
otlicinl.-San Francisco Chronicle.
, 1889-05-01
The Celebration Elsewhere.

Chicago celebrated with firing of can
non, services in churches and presentation
Of medals to school children, eight great
mass meetings, a banquet and fireworks
at night.
AT Cincinnati rain interfered with out
door exercises.
st. Louis ushsred in the day with a
salute of 100 guns. the tOlling of all church
bells, and the blowing of whistles on fac
tories, mills and steamboats,. The feature
of the days proceedings was a parade
which was one of the most imposing ever
seen in the West, being five hours in pass
ing a given point.
In Philadelphia the centennial was
quietly observed by commemoration serv-
ices in churches.
Boston observed the day by the ringing
of bells and firing salutes.
Denyer's proposed great parade was
abandoned on account of the disagreeable
condition of the streets. Memorial serv-
ices were held at the Tabor opera house,
Judge Bedford being the orator OF the day.
, 1889-05-01

to the toast, The United States of
America" The next toast, The SEN
ate," was spoken to by Senator Daniel.
Following Senator Daniel ex President
Hayes responded to ''The Presidency"
MIR. Hayes was followed by Senator
Evarts, who spoke to The Judiciary"
General Sherman was cheered when he
rose to respond to THE Army and Navy"
Our Schools and Colleges was the next
toast to which Harvard's president, Chas.
w. Elliott, responded. James Russell
Lowell had Our Literature" Thus
twelve toasts were spoken to and the hour
was late when the most notable banquet
of these times had ended.
, 1889-05-01
A woman's Diseoyery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by a lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood it's severest tests, but her vital or
necessarily and could not sleep. She
bought of us a bottle of DR.. Kings New
much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night and with one bot
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz Thus write
w. G. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N. Q.
Get a free trial bottle at DR.. W. N.
Hunts Drug Store.
, 1889-05-01
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

The Windsor theater, Chicago, burned
last night: Loss, $4,000. Three fire.
men were injured.
In New York accidents were exceed
ingly rare, although f~ainting spells were
common enough, On the whole, the af-
fair was most admirably managed.
Fifty people are known to have been
hurt at Lake park, Chicago, last night,
during the display of fireworks, a number
Of them fatally. The crowd was Immense,
over 100, 900 men, women and children
being crowded near the scene.
, 1889-05-01
Death OF Hon. WI. Barnum.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,, April 30.-Hon.
VIM. II. Barnum, chairman of the
national Democratic committee, died at
Lime Rock this morning. Barnum had
been confined to his bed but two or three
days, but for the past forty-eight hours
death had been expected. BE had been
feeble ever since his sickness during the
campaign. he was then taken sick in
New York and for two weeks it was
thought he could notrecover. He had
been able tn ride out for several weeks
past, up to Friday, and although very
feeble was thought IN be on the road to
racnvarv
, 1889-05-01

Not a fit, but an expression of delight.
About a week ago" says a Los Angeles,
Cal druggist, "a Chinaman came in with
a lame shoulder. l sold him a bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm and guaranteed
that itswould sure him. He came in again
last night, and as soon as he got inside
the door began to swing his arms over his
head like an Indian club swinger. |
thought the blamed fool had a fit, but he
finally stopped long enough to say: MED
icine velIy fine, velly fine; allie same make
me feel plenty good" Chamberlain
Pain Balm Is without an equal for sprains,
rheumatism, aches, pains or lame back.
For sale by B. B. David, druggist.
, 1889-05-01

LONDON. April 3O.-The Parnell com
mission resumed to-day. Parnell was
called and testified hat he did not know
that Peter Delaney was connected with
the amnesty association; he never heard
of any attempt on the life of Justice
Lawson he was never n member of a
secret society; although he did not know
Biggar was a fenian until 1877, he ad-
vised Biggar to resign his seat in parlia-
ment, but Biggar refused.
, 1889-05-01

CHICAGO, April Observation-Disclosures
steady; receipts. 5000; beeves, So 35(9
4. SO; stockers and feeders, 81. 40C63. 40;
cows, bulls and mixed 81. 6O93. Is; Texas
steers, SO. 15@3.65
Sheep-Receipts, 1000; market slow;
natives, So 75@5.l 10; Western, 81. 5O@
500; Texas, $5@5 $50; lambs, $4,000
5 IS.
, 1889-05-01
Editor of TIE LEADER:

TuItOr OF IT LEADER: Please an.
nounce in the columns of your valuable
paper that we are sole agents for st. Pat
rick 3 Pills, the most perfect cathartic and
liver pills in the market. They not only
physlc, but cleanse the whole system:
purify the blood and regulate the liver and
bowels; they are vigorous but gentle in
their action and can always be depended
upon. For sale by B. B. David, druggist
, 1889-05-01

Leave our orders for shade and orna-
mentals with Shields. A full line of fine
Trees. All kinds on hand.
, 1889-05-01

Fresh shipment of Krugg's Hams and
Breakfast Bacon at Il. s. Johnston Il
Bro. s.
, 1889-05-01

storica1 Dept: Chavenne. Hvo,
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Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Northern mails close at 7:30 and 1890 a. m.
~ 12:45 and $40 p m. Open at $50 8. NJ,
12:oc m, and $50 p m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, Va. close at
20: 30 a. m, Clio and 900 p. m. Open AT $50
nd 1870 g. M
southwestern nails via Charlottesville Va.
:ioso at $50 and 1925 q. m. and 500 D. m
O?cn 1t $50 4. M, and 7:30 p. IN.
Msnessas Division mails close at 2:O5 .. u.
and 900 pm. Open at 1920 a. m and 7:30 pm
alexandria snd Rodnd Hill, Va, mails close at
SD Il. In. and z:1O p. m. Open at 900 r. N and
300 p. m.
C:osed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
LII, Herndon, Lcesburg, Purcellvlle and Round
Hill, We, close 81 4:10 p. and open at 900 m
Western mails close at 1890 a. M, 12:45 and
$40 Q. N. Open at $50 and 1000 q. M, and
300 p. RI.
Washington, c., mails close at 1870 and 1870
:, N. nc 12:45, 4:40 and 620 p. M Open
= Z - 1000 a. m, 1900 M, and 300 and
u.
Office Hours--opcn at $50 a. m. Close at $50
=. u. Open at 6:30 p. m. Close at p. m.
sunday Hours-Open at 900 n. M Close at
,:S0 q. NJ.
CARRIERS STANDARDIZATION made on s..
= .ortes-6:30 and 1000 g. M, 1920
o slil 5:i5 p. III. On Strip routo--6:3O and
'.'a' III. and 545 p M
'veics made at 500 s. m, - n. and 500
81
II aay-carfiors window open at 900 and
goo. "a.
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 8.
Mount Vernon,

Somebody having attacked the manage.
ment of tbs Mt. Vernon estate, Mr.. e. e.
Mason. of Fairfax, like a gallant knight,
comes to the rescue and writes reply In
which he says
John A. Washington, having only limit.
ed meane at his disposal, was obliged to de-.
vote all his energies to improving the soil
and 10 supporting bis family. Still, more
and more visitors resor;ed 20 the place and
imposed great burdens upon him. he
could not keep up the buildings and the
tomb. At the time Of the purchase by the
Ladies' Association [ we'll remember the
house, SO dispidated that the piazza on the
river front was falling down ard was GUS
tanned by rough poles. The weather boards
we're rotted off in macy places aud the out
buildings were 10 Il deplorable condition.
Only those who were acquainted with the
circumstances and surroundings of the place
at that time can appreciate the immense
improvements made uUder ills present man.
sgement. To my certain knowledge some
of these ladies or their husbands have at
different times put their hands in their
pockets 10 meet current expenses.
The general government has been ex-
tremely tar6y in its Efforts to improve the
hallowed spot. Il is to be hoped that better
facilities will be afforded IN tbs future to
the jealous pilgrims who wish to worship at
this shrine The government had the offer
OF the Mount Vernon estate over and over
again and as many times refused to buy it.
A private association offered great price
for it as speculation, but john A. Wash.
ington, all thanks 10 him, persistently re-
fused to sell to them The Ladies' Associa-
ton, under certain restrictions of the State
OF Virginia, has kept the property safe for
over thirty yesrs. Ooce in while, as in
the centennial year, their income has ex.
cseded their outlay. But on the whole it
has been profitless and expensive honor,
and the least we can DO is to speak well of
them and give them due credit for what
they have accomplished"
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ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE.

The GAZETTE, chronologically,
is in the NINETIETH year of its ex.
istence, and is Lot only the Oldest
paper in the State. but, with few
exceptions, in the country.
Notwithstanding the fitness Of
its years, it has kept, and will con.
tinue to keep, abreast Of the times
in all that pertains to NEWS paper,
furnishing its readers daily with
perfect mirror Of passing events,
domestic and foreign.
Its facilities for obtaining news
as they increase are taken advan.
tage of and used for the benefit OF
its readers, who are thus kept
thoroughly posted as to all that is
of interest politically, socially, f.
nancially or commercially.
Special attention is given to mat.
ters concerning. the State and its
welfare, while Its local columns
contain all that is of the slightest
interest to Alexandrians.
Its regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are fea-
lures of peculiar interest, as attest.
ed by the eagerness 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 adj
vocate what is believed to be right,
just, honest and patriotic.
With view to the interest Of
merchants, farmers and all inter-
ested, its commercial columns are
carefully edited and its market re-
ports are acknowledged by all to
be faithful and accurate.
Through all this section of the
State, and in all parts of the coun-
try where Virginians have located,
there will the GAZETTE generally
be found, and thus as an advertis.
ing medium it has few equals out
side 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.
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MEDICINAL.
D0cf0r

Bill saved by always
keeping Simmons Liver
Regulator in the house.
If you have eaten any
thing hard OF digestion,
or feel heavy after meals,
or sleepless at night; if
YOU lead a sedentary life
or are weakened by the
strain of your duties; if
you need y cathartic to
relax the bowels; ifyoure-
quire action on the Liver
to relieve Indigestion;
if You require something
to purify the blood and
regulate the system If
YOU are travelling in I'M
healthy localities, or food
or water does not agree
with you, a dose of
Simmons Liver Regu-
lator will remove all
trouble.
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CONFECTIONERS.
DELEGATES Of the SEASON.
HENRY BRENGLE. 53I KING ST.

HENRY BRENGAE, 53l KING ST.,
is still furnishing his long.tested and approved
ICE CREAM, Of the best material and at the low
est rates.
Ornamental and Plain Cakes are sold cheap
or than they can be manufactured at home.
Also Cream Puffs, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
Tafy of all kinds. PIES A SPECIALITY. Fruits,
Nuts, Confectioneriee, Caromes and Sugared
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties-of
the best and at the lowest rates.
he offers special inducements at wholesale to
dealers. and packs carefully for country custom.
mh29 If
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DIRECTORY
OF THE
Principal Business Houses Of The Cir

Agricultural.
Herbert Bryant, He, III King street.
ssaks.
Burke * Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax strssr.
First National Bank, cor. Prince and Lee sts.
Citigars National Bank, n. y. cor, Prince an.
lee streeta.
Books, Stationary and Printing.
G. E. French, 90 King street.
g, :, Dyson 5o9 King street.
Boots ard shoea
r. Kaufman, cor. King and Royal streets
China, Glassware, sc.
E.J. Miller, Son 6 Co., IS King street.
Confsctionsrs.
Henry Brengle, 1873 King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
D. Bendheim 316 King street
|. Eichberg & Co., cor. King and Royal sts.
Pretzfelder & Co., $50 King street
8. d. slaymakcr, 1O5 King street
E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Drugs snd Chemicals.
Ernest l. Allen, corner King and Pitt street.
-. r Creighton s. Co., ~ W. cor. King sni
q strJeu5.
/. :. Lea3beeter 6; Bro, s. Fairfax streot
BIos5us y Smith, cor. King and Fairfax streets,
j. D. Ii. Lunt, n. Q. cor. King and Washingto
|. stahlc5 2 Co.. n ". cor. King and wssbias.
ton strocts
V.Agaold & Hsn cor. Prince and Fairfax strset
Grooera and Liquor Dealers
&C. Milburn, II u. Royal street.
Ch.rlcs King 6 Con, 81 Cameron street
y. a JOHNSON, L. g. cor. Royal and Cameron
2;feeis.
q McBurney q Son, 8 W. cor King and WASH
ingtun streets.
G. VIZ. Ramsay, cor King and st. Asaph stree
Hardware and Cutlery.
1T Creighton & Son, So King street.
3. F. Pcake, cor. King and Pitt streets.
Jewellers.
q. Wildt, 10 n. Royal street and 31S King st.
Lumber, &c.
]. Rector smoot & Perry, No. 25 corner Cam.
cron and Union SITS.
Josiah Il. D. smoot, 81 north Upton st.
Machinists
n. 8. Moore So Union street.
Wood and Coal.
T. W. Rose & Co., north Fairfax street.
Hewes u Aitcheson, cor. Duke and Fairfax SITS.
w. a. Smoot & Co.. fo>t of Princess st.
j. Z. Zimmerman, foot Of Queen st.
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T1RoM LIVERPOOL, ENG, TO BALTIMORE,
L MD, direct on steamship "Oranmore, SIX
teen crstes (16 cts.) of WHITE GRANITE WARE,
square and oval shape, of the best manufacture,
which we are offering at very low prices. Re-
member, every piece of White Granite sold BY us
is warranted first" and will last you much long.
or than tho thirds offered by other parties at
vG mrs si''- E. j. miller & SON, 81 King st.
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SOMETHING NEW.
We wish to call special attention to our NEW
VIRGINIA" GLASSWARE, and VIC cordially in
yite You to examine the same and get prices be-
fore buying your table ware. We will guarantee
The price of erery piece as lo aud in cases low
err than this rare can De had in Washington. Store
open every night until $50.
E. ]. MILLER & SON,
20 at King street.
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II trade, at 329 King, corner Of Royal street
Alexandria. Wave havo just received at the
above number very largo and general stock Of
goods in our line to which We invite the attention
Of purchasers, both wholesale aud retail. 1t will
pay you to examine our stock before making youl
purchases its costs nothing to Try We make spe.
cialty in all kinds of Tacks White Wash Brushes,
Pocket Knives, Locks, Hinges, &c. Selves and
other desirable goods. On hand English and
American Scythes, Snaths, Rakes, Scythe Stones:
Grass Hooks Hoes, Forks, &c, at extremely
low prices. Csll and see at 32S King street.
my7 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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Steamer John w. Thompson
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leave Alexandria SUNDAY, TUESDAY and
THURSDAY, at 7 p. m. From Rock Point the
steamer calls direct for Alexandria and Washing
ton, arriving about q. m. every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday. Will stop at up-river landings
on signal only. First class fare, IS far as Nomin,
SOC; below Nomini frst-class Toe; second.class.
IS far as Nomini, 35c; below Nomini, second
class, SOC.
For further information apply to
F.A. REED & CO., Agents, Alexandria.
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WARRENTON-Trains Nos. so, 81, 81, 55
and 50 connect daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIy SION-Daily, except Sunday.
Leave Rocky BIT. 1870 a. M, arrive Franklin
7:30 p. M, arrive Rocky Mt. 1920 p m.
G0RDONSVIL LE-Trains leave Orange for
Gordonsville 1855 a. m. and 1855 D. m. daily,
and $50 a. m daily except Sunday. Returning,
leave Gcrdonsvlle FOX Orange 1912 a. M, 1856
p m. daily, and 7:3O 3. m daily except Sunday
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria from depot at 900 a. m.
and 4:45 p. m; arrive at Bound Hill 11:30 a. m.
and 100 p. III.
Returning, trains Icavo Bound Hill Cos a. M,
and 1:30 p. M, arriving at Alexandria at 1923
a. m. and $50 p. m.
The 500 a. m train from Alo1andria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry.
Vile and Winchester, and at Leesburg with stages
for Aldie and Middoburg.
The 900 q. train and AIS p. m. train from
Alexandria connect at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. 90 and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta, via DAN
VILE
On tlains Nos SO and SO Pullman Buffet Yes.
tibule Sleepcrs between Washington and New
Orleans, and Washington and Birmingham via
Danvillo
On Uralu5 NCS. 90 anu o. fultnan feSglDule
slecpers between Washington and Cincinnati and
Louisville.
On trains Nos 50 and SO Pullman Buffet
Shoppers between Washington and Memphis,
and Washington and New Orleans and Knoxville,
via Lynchburg.
On trains Nos 90 and so Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Memphis via
Lynchburg and Chattanooga.
Through tickets on sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent of the Company or to
C. NJ BORUM, d. p A., Lynchburg, Va.
JAMES L. TAYLOR, &. P. a, Washington, DC
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Ex-Governor of Ca, and U.s. Senator
Joseph T.. Brown says;
"You are at liberty TO use my name II,
praise of simmons Liver Regulator, anu
recommend it TO everyone as the bcs'
cedes Quinine if taken in time.