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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

But the ''old bachelor" misses more than
the woman as age creeps on. man is
handy thing to have in a house, but an old
maid can enjoy a paradise without him.
Not so the old bachelor. He has to be
taken in and done for. And the older he
grows, and the more lonely he becomes, the
more he realizes that he should have married
before the frosts had settled upon his head,
or time had stamped him as an old stager.
BESSIE BRAMBLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

A VERY good story comes from Indian
apolis concerning Dan Payne's little boy
and his German prayer. He had Just
learned the Lords PRAYER in German and told
his father that the following evening he pro-,
posed to offer his German prayer when he
went to bed, in order to surprise his mother.
He added that of course God could understand
German-even common-schOof German with
out any trouble. YES" said his father, "bus
! think it would sound little sacrilegious, and
God might not like it in that spirit" No. but
you don't understand. papa" said the boy, II
want to do it to 'stonish mamma. you know.
You see, papa, the joke isn't on God at all, it's
on mamma"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

SEVEN Christian Endeavor Societies have
recently been formed in Foo Chow, China.
and the vicinity. Who says the Chinese are
backward in coming forward?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

IT appears by the statistics just tabulated
that the net gain of new churches in the
United States during the year 1888 was
6,434 The net increase OF ministers was 1905
The net growth in church membership was
774,S6l: This is doing well. But let the watch
word for 1859 be "exceIsiorn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-17

LET every day be to thee day of judg.
ment. Seek of the scrutinizing mercy OF the
Most High to examine thy thoughts day by
day. TO cleanse thee from thy secret faults. and
to lead thee unto the land of uprightness. Then
wilt thou meet the great day well IL thou get
the Great Judge to judge thee every day.-K.
Philpot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

UP 10 uete too uog licenses nave Deeu ls'
sued,
Mary Thornton, the infant daughter of
Julius M. and Olive 81. Dashiell. died in
Washington on Wednesday.
Mrs Mamie c. T. Fendall. widow of the
late Moj Philip R. Fendall, U. 8. M. c.,
died at Portsmouth, n. H., on Wednesday.
A marriage license was issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to William S Tsy lor, of this
city, and Florence W. Howard, of Washing.
ton.
Mr.. Robert w. Hunter, brother of Mr.
Wilkerson Hunter. whose death was On
nounced on Wednesday, died yesterday at
his home in Prince Georges county, Md.
A meeting of the Hydraulion 8. F. E. company
will be held tonight at which a name will be Sc
lected to be presented to the Fire Wardeps for
their approval. for engineer of that company in
plSce of Mr.. Young removed. Mr.. Y, it is said,
will be a candidate for reelection.
Mrs Catherine Hartley, an old resident of the
First ward ard widow of the late Thomas Hart
ley, died at her home on Gib5on street, near Lee,
last night.
Mr.. VIM. Davis has been removed from the po-
st:ou of sexton of the Union cemetery, and MIR,
John Stephenson appointed in his stead.
The funeral of the late Wilkerson Hunter took
place this evening. The services we're conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Vance.
The letter carriers have donned their new hats
white helmets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
ass.- Come from under cover, gentlemen, who

ns.- Come from under cover, gentlemen, who
sign yourselves business" and Poor Man
Don't be afraid the clerks are not mob, making
war upon all who do not think as they
do. "Bnsincss" does not appear to understand
The clerks resolutions They are not boycotting
Mr.. ksu mann for attending to his own busincss
in his own way , but they condemn HIM for max
ing n promise and then brcakingit AS for Poor
slan. " it is hard for the clarks to believe that
there is workingman in this city, who himsel II
bsing through with his work at p. m, objects to
them. ,oor like himself. having the same great
privilege. Docs Poor Man" work moro faith
fnlly or for more hours in day When are tho
clerks to attend to their private affairs WHY
should they who commence work before you o
be compelled to keep at it in hot store. under
hot gas lights. hours after you have finished your
work, simply to mako things look lively Tho
clerks don't ask for eight hours or even ten :;
don t ask 10 DO relieved from duty Mt o'clock the
wear rornd; onl during warm weather and such q
thing as getting uf at o'clock on Saturdays has
never entered their heads. They do, however,
think il shameful that one man should stand In
the way Of the accomplishment of the humane
| consideration of twontyeight merchants towards
nearly, or quite, thee times as m7ny clerks.
Come out gentlemen, let the business men and
yorkingmen know who you are.
JOHN T. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

For all diseases of the kidneys, bladder or
urinary organs use Finney's Compound
Syrup of Buchu, positive and speedy cure
for the following symptoms Pain in the
back, insomnia. nervousness, muscular
weakness, vertigo, dizziness in the head,
dropsical swellings existing in men, women
or children, weakness arising from various
abuses. AS blood purifier it has no equal;
it eradicates from the blood through the kid.
neys, all uric acid and other poisons, leaving
the skin smooth and free from all eruptions.
BRoADUs & SMITH, agents,
Successors TO S. H. Lunt, Alexandria, Va.
ian14 GIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

DEATH OF MR. M. 9. SHUsTER Mr..
Nf.,viile c. Sinister, Of the firm of William
N Shuster & Sons, drygoods merchants, of
Washington, died suddenly last night in
.nnlcr's restaurant. Georgetown, of al
o. irdose OF bromida Mr.. Shuster entered
tss restaurant at $50 o'clock in the after
.aon. chatted pleasantly with the bartend.
- and called for some vine. After drink.
~, The wine no left, returning in short
,ime wheu he went into the back room and
snt on q chair. He appeared drowsy and
osemed to fall asleep. Little attention was
,od to him until he fed off the chair, when
Wr Appler RAJ to his assistance. Just then
NJ John Oreswell, clerk in Orop!ey's
,irnq store, came in and fonnd by Mr.. Shus-
ta,,s side on the fnor an empty bottle,
mich he at once said mad contained bro
,n,1ia Efforts vera made to arouse the
,,,couscious man, which were unsuccessful.
Dt pster, MrShuster' physician says: Mr..
San,ter about thres weeks ago was In
,.arv nervous condition, but for the last ten
dsrs has been unusually well. / suppose
tbe old nervousness returning, he bought a
hottie of bromid,s, and not knowing 1t con-
famed anything to injure. swallowed the
ubole of it, feel sure it was an accident
n3ath epsned IN about four hours" The
taressed was about thirty five years of age.
He married Misc Mamie Ward, of Warren
Pom ard his wife has been for some time in
dacAte health He was known in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
AWoman,s discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has bee made
and that too, by lady in this county. Disease
fastened its clutches upon her. and for seven years
she withstood Its severest tests hut her vital or
gaus were undermined and death seemed immi-
nent. For three months she coughed necessarily
and could not sleep. She bought of us bottle OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, and
was so much relieved on taking the first dose that
she slept all night and with ono bottle has been
miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz" Tins writes W. c. Hamrick & Co.. of
Shelby, N. G.
Trial bottles free at E. S. Leadbcator & Bro B.
drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

If disease has entered the system the orlY
way to drive it out is to purify aud enrich
the blood. To this end, as is acknowledged
by all medical men, nothing is better adapt.
ed than iron. 'Tae fault hitherto has baen
that iron could not be so prepared 80 as to be
absolutely harmless to the teeth. This
difficulty has been overcome by the
Brown Chemical Company of Bslu
more, Nd, who offer their Browns
Iron Bitters as fanltless iron preparation, o
positive cure for dyspepsia, indigestion, kid
ney troubles, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

FUNERAL. funeral of tue late Henry
uarbner took place from st. Mary's Church
., balf.past nine o'clock this morning. 1t
maz largely attended The Catholic BeBev.
Mani Ars.. citation, the Knights ofSt. Patrick
and the Friendship Fire Company, of which
orraniz atoms the deceased was n member,
ottanded the latter in full uniform. The
rssket con!sining the remains was placed
m The hose carriage of the Friendship Com
nsny and drawn by about twenty of the
members mem in uniform. Delegations from the
Hsdrnulicn. Relief Hook and Ladder and
C5lumbie companies also escorted the re
mains TO the cemetery, as did many persons
from this city and Washington. Rev.
Father O'Kane, rector of the church, read
renniam high mass for the repose OF the soul.
IN mis- remarks he said that MIR. Herbner
new. allowed his church duties 10 lag. de
attended regularly and gave promptly, ana
jittl, did he think when attending mass last
sunday that it would be his last. His pail,
bearers we're Messrs. Conrad Wahl. Michael
Rossar;. d. Buttimer, Henry McWilliams,
Richard Warder, VIM e Grady, VIM. II
smith. and Edward Hughes. The floral OF
ferlngs we're profuse, among them oelng
chair, a star, crosses wreaths, &c. The In
ferment was in the Catholic burying ground
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

IRFAx CIRCUIT CoURT.-In the Fair.
fax circuit Court this week the suits for
DAMAGES against the Virginia Midland Rail
road, heretofore mentioned. were continued
Abou 60 DEGREES were entered. Reso;u
tons IL respect to the memory of the a,e
Judge Charles E. Stuart were presented by
Mr.. ]. r. Cation, of this city, seconded By
Messrs. Joseph b. Powell and R ". Moore,
of the Fairfax bar, and ordered to be spread
upon the minutes of that court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

APpoINTMENT.-U. S. Marshal R. R.
Fsrr on yesterday appointed Major t. E
Ballard, Deputy for Richmond. The Ar
lington Reservation. which has been under
the Jurisdiction of VIM. II. Lomax, Deputy
Marshal for T. ". Scott, the former Mar.
shall. will now be in charge of Deputy
Hawxhuyss, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

PgRsoNAL.-Mr. John n. Nourse, of San
IA Ana. Cal, is visiting his brother, Rev
Isnes M. Nourse, on Duke street. He went
10 California from Pennsylvania few years
Mr.iHenry G. Dulany, of Fauquler coun,
~ one of the richest man In the State and
who is now in Europe, will spend next win
Tar in Washington, when it is announced be
will purchase house there.
Rev Jas. /. Vance has returned from a
visit to Bristol. ...
Mr., r. C. Lee, formerly Of this CITY, but
now of Richmond, was here to-day on
short visit. , -
Among those who received the degree o.
Bachelor of Arts at the Jotns.Hopkips U9l
versity, Baltimore, yesterday. WAS MI :, l.
w. Reed, son of Col. L w. Reid, OF this
citv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

CORPORATION CoURT.-Jadge j. K. M
Norton presiding. The grand jury returned
presentments against Geo. R Bowers, Gao
Ford and James Banks, all for dealing in
policy, and against Jas. Woody and French
Jackson for perjury
The grand jury was continued till Tuesday
next, and Court adjourned till tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

HAVE been deaf in one ear ten years, and par
TALLY deaf in the other for two mon h5; have
been treated by ear specially doctors and received
no benefit Having used Ely's Cream Balm for
about month find myself greatly improved
aud can hear we'll and consider it a most valnab c
remedy. l had also nasal catarrh, with dropping
of mucous into my throat and pain over my eyes,
which troubles also have entirely disappeared
ID 3. Yates, Upper Isle Broome CO., NJ Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
Look Out for Them.

The great reputation my spectacles and
eye asses have attained throughout the o.
s. has led INSCRIPTIONS persons to counter.
felt them. There are none genuine unless
the name of Hawkes. is stamped on the
lame. and / would respectfully announce
that positively employ no psdilers.
All eyes fitted aud fit guaranteed by l..
StabIes & Co, Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

MAsoNIc.-At a regular meeting Of Alex
andria Washington Lodge, No. %, A. F. &
A. NJ, held last night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year K.
Kemper, w. NJ; L. Marbury, S. w (; j. r.
Chapman. ]. W; John A. Field, Treasurer
and j. S. Douglas, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

THE REV. GEO. II. THAYER, of Bourbon
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe our
lives to SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CURE"
Sold By E. S. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizsr is guar
anteed to cure you. Sold by e. S. Leadbeat'
or & Rro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

REsIGNED.-Mr L W. Hatch, secretary
OF toe Y. NJ. G A of this city, has tendert d
his resignation 10 take effect on The 1st q
JULY and the resignation has bean accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

WHY WILL You cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10 cts,
so cts, and 81. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

Police REpokT,-Last night WAS cloudy
and waym with three prisoners but no Iodg.
ars nj the station house. The Mayor THIS
morning disposed of the following case
Maggie Tihbs and Louisa Taylor, coiored /,
arrested b, Officers Davis and McCuen for
A Young man, arrested by Officers Price
and Hayes for being drunk and disorderiY
at his home on north Fairfax street early
this morning, and for sssnutine his MOTHER
Dan Corbin, colored, arrested by Officer
Brenner for keeping dsorderly house. was
fined $3.50. H.,
VIM. Downham. colored, arrested oy
Officer Davis, for an assault on Dan oofpio'
was discharged for want of evidence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

rsrC & O. CANAL "A dispatch from
Annapolis says: 1T cannot oe salu 'n .nS
much good is expected TO follow isoun .n5
recommendation OF the Gnesapeahe anu NV
' 0noJ n olGsrs, meeting Yesterday To obtain
sar and repair bonds pledging the
seronnss ara recommended. if suoh BOMBS
nav os ha lac ally issued. The question wheth,
~ :r,ch renair bonds may be lawfully issued
IS p raferred to the attorney general for bis
opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
aIfxanilrla Gazqtte !.
-.....-
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE14.
LOCAL MATTERS

Far this section fair, slightly warmer weather,
sanrherlv winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

THAT HACKING COUGH can be SO quickly
cured BY Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it
Sold by e. S. Leadbeater Il Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

REPORTED DROWNING story OF seri-
,rs disssiar was told In Washington yester
S Ssv bv George Marks, sailor from Baiti-
more who applied to the flood relief COM
m;rt.a for help. He was on the schooner
Five Brothers. of Baltimore, loaded with
coal for this city. While opposite Lower
Cedar P int the alarm was given that me
vessel was rapidly sinking, and the entire
crew, consisting of eight men, spTang ln ao
the water. Marks states that only hVe men
came ashore, aud thinks that the others rs
ware drowned, RS ne had seen nothing OF
shem since Marks states that the current 81
was Stunning very swiftly at the time .ne
boat went down, and he thinks tnal
she accident was caused by Il 'atine l1g
carried along on the current. The captain
and Marks are 10 Washington to see ABOUT
getting the schooner up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

PRopsRrY SALRs Mr.. R. c. Lee has
sold to Mr.. G. 6. Smith the lot on the south
west corner of St. Asaph aud Queen Streets
for 300 ar IT
Miss Z. z,beth smyth has cold to MT 4.
n. Scott house and lot on the west side Of
Fairfax street, between Wolfe sad WILKES,
for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

COMMISSION REcElvED.-Mr. Richard l.
Carne. recently re-nppointed City Superin-
tandsnt of Public Schools received mis- conl'
ynission from the Board of Education yester-
dav and Immediately took the oath OF once u
before Justice Whittlesey and forwarded !.
to The secretary of the board. On the nes ..
of july he will enter upon his NTH lerm o. o.
Office, having been originally appo'nteo IL,
1870 and having served ever sihoe' eAeep'
dnripc the Malone regime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
EXCURSIONS.

NRAED DAY AND MOONLIGHT EXCUR-
VI SION
Und the auspices of the
OLD FOLKS CONCERT ASSOCIATION
to COLONIAL BEACH on the well known steam
or JANE MOSELEY, THURSDAY, June 10th,
1889.
An ENTERTAINMENT will be given on board
tho steamer by the association, in which many
old.time songs will he rendered.
The steamer will stop at Feds wharf. hlexan-
dria, Oh the down trip ut 9:2U a. m returning, at
9p.m
Every effort will be made to mako this most
enjoyable trip.
Tickets on sale by Mcssrs. Warfeld e. Hall,
Broadus & Smith, J. D. II. LuDt and A. A. War
field. w. H. BIRCH and ]. H. CATHELL,
Managers OF Excursion, 3 & P. depot,
jc1i 10 17X19 Washington, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

altbonrb boycotting may DO oGious, i'll our opn-
lon disregard of ones word, as shown by, the
breaking of signed agreement, is far more odioas
and subject to the condemnation of right-think-
inr and fair-minded community. We do not de-
ny the right of man to conduct his business rs
he secs proper; but no one was compelled TO sign
the az cement; it was signed voluntarily by all
whose names were at ,ached and after this should
have been honorably observed. Boyootting was
not our intention; We have simply requested the
cit,z ,ns to do thcr shopping before six p. IN as a
means of showing that employees are entitled to
seine slight consideration. CLERKS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
MARINE NEWS

MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, JUNE ID 1889.
sun rises........ 3 Sun sets...............- ~
ARRIVED
schr Crescent Kcnnebec, les to A ROcd & Co.
sAILgD.
schr DAYLIGHT, Washington, By F Reed e CO.
Schr Crescent, Washington, ice by Reed & CO.
Schr Hannah Pridemore, Rock Stop, Rappahan-
mock river to load lumber for ] II D Smoot.
Barge Ellida, Newport News, by Reed " Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
SUMMER LAW LECTURES (nino
weekly begin 18th July, 1889, and end 18th
September. Have proved of signal use,-1st, to
students who design to pursue their studies at
this or other Law School %, to those who pro-
pose to rcsd privately; and Sd, to practitioners
who have not had the advantage of systematic in.
structon. For circular apply (P. o. University
of Va to JOHN B. MINOR, Prof. Com. snd Stat.
Law. my27 twin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

RELIGIOUS CIV. Nelson. OF war,
renton, preached last night ut the ara os
Church Mission, very shect'va seimon y
T The, was a children's service this evening
-, o,o,ock The attendance at the night
s,u;ces ia very good. Mr.. Nelson will
nraach to men especially, but not exclusive
~ at Grace Church on Sunday at 80 p. m;
He will also officiate at a. m., II a. N. ana
o. m, on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
EDUCATIONAL.
< IRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.


A STATE CADET VACANCY exists for the
Senatorial district embracing Alexandria Fairfax
and Prince William.
Applications may be sent to the undersigned by
the 25th of June and information given By him.
les 2swSt FRANCIS H. SMITH, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14

~ At meeting of clerks beld at Alb King
street, the followiag preamble and resolutions
were adopted
Where's number of merchants OF this city
agreed to close their places of business at p m.
from Juno Sd, 1889 to September 10th, 1852
Saturdays excepted. in order to allow their en-
ployocs a few houra' recreation during the heated
term and whereas the compact has been and
would be faithfully kept by all the signers except
r. Kaufman; the rcforc be it e
Resolved, That we, the employees, condemn
and d,rloro the action of The said r, kautmann
Resolved. That we request the good people OF
Aiexandfia to put their seal of cOndcmnstion u pom
the action which has cau.ed tho employees to be
deprived of this great boon by RETAINING from
shopping after six.
Resolved, That we request our friends to sho"
their appreciation of the iibeality OF the majority
of the merchants hy patroniang these WHO are III
favor of early closing.
Resolved, Thst these resolutions be published
in both of the daily papers.
e,rs Secretsrv ic1l W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-14
LOCAL BREvIT1Es.

Up TO date 435 dog licenses have been is
, 1889-01-12
winter Tourist rates.

During the past spring and summer our
Southern brethren have thronged into
Colorado, and after climbing our peaks,
exploring our canyons and snowballing In
midsummer to their hearts content, re-
turned delighted with our scenic attrac
tons, and charmed by the spirit Of hearty
hospitality with which they were wei,
coined. Now it should be our duty, and
n pleasant one, to return these visits.
The Fort Worth railroad has given us the
opportunity. Their advertising depart.
ment has Just issued a pamphlet entitled
Winter Tourist Routes and Rates from
the Summit to the Sea-" giving reduced
excursion rates for this winter season and
a number of different routes through the
South.
Uoloradoans canaot Justly plead the
necessity of escaping from a severe winter,
but many of them would be pleased with
the change to a semi tropical climate
where the flowers pcrpetually bloom, and
a visit to places Of such historic interest
as Houston, Austin. Galveston, San An
tonic or New Orleans. Or, if they should
wish stranger or more tropical chimes,
these routes include n trip to such interest.
ing old places as Monterey, Saltillo and
the City of Mexico. Full particulars NAV
be obtained by addressing Geo. Ady, gen,
eral passenger aad ticket agent of the
Denver, Texas K Forth Worth railroad
or the Union Pacific ticket agent a
| Chevanne