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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

THE SORT Of protection this country wants
is the sort recommended by President Tay-
lor, forty years ago, the sort that tends TO
secure 1.-The encouragement of the great In
dustries of agriculture, commerce and manu-
factures;" of agriculture, by allowing the
farmers to sell in the dearest and buy 10 the
cheapest market; of commerce, by allowing
American merchants to buy ships where
they can buy them cheapest, and by repeal
ing the antquated navigation laws; and
of manufactures, by allowing the manulac-
turers to obtain cheap raw material and
cheap machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

Holland N. Met, iere, senior Bishop OF
The Methodist Episcopal Church South,
died at Nashville, Tenn, yesterday, sged
65 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
SAM'L. G. BRENT, co,,, =,
FRANCIS J.. SMITH, No'' III

J. John s. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria, DO certify that Francis
l.. Smith one of the commissioners above named,
has executed bond as such in tho penalty of
81 500, with approved surety, conditioned accord
ing to law.
febl w4w JOHN g. BEACH, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

Negotiations are pending between the
Pope and King Hum5ert, of Italy for the
restoration of the Pope'a temporal power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

PRESIDENT TAYLOR, in his inaugural al
dress, said: ~ shall make honesty, capacity
and fidelity. indispensable prerequisites tc
the bestowal of Office, and the absence OF
either of these qualities shall be deemed
Sufficient cause for removal" Now if Pres
ident Cleveland, instead of making the abili
ty to solve problem by the diherential
cllculus agd TO tell the distance ana the
neares. route from Sitka to Timbnctoo, had
adopted Ola Rough and Ready policy
regarding civil service, 1898 instead of 1889
would have seen him preparing 10 bid an
;. ernal farewell to the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

By THE present tariff the duty on tin plate
il ooe cent pound, which produces reve'
ma of over elk and quarter million dol
lars. By the Senate's proposed tariff bill
the duty on tin plate is one cent and three
fourths pound, which will increase the
revenue to over eleven million dollars. That
this would be the case is plain from the fact
TIA. as no tin plate is manufactured 10 TINS
country, no dimipution in the quantity OF 1t
imported would be effected by the increased
rate of duty. And all this, too, though the
increased revsnueis not wanted, and though
h poor peoplo of the country, who eat the
food put up in cans made Of tin plate won q
he taxed to produce it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
EXANDRIA-.
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 16.
THE New YORK Herald says: I'VE only

THE NEW YORK Herald says: I'VE only
express the general belief Of Northern dem
ocrals that it was not the tariff question,
hi, Northern impotence with the 'sold
South which defeated the democrats last
November" There is hardly any doubt OF
the fact that the Presidents mugwumpiSm
and Northern hate for the South were the
chief causes Of the democratic defeat last
November. And the other fact, that the
Herald is plain spoken enough to confess
the effectiveness of the latter cause, should be
sufficient to put stop to the gable about
the Presidents low tariff ideas having been
the came of his defeat. 1t is we'll known
that mis- defeat would have been more over
whelming had it not been for his pronounced
opposition to the protective tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, February 1G ThercD
a more liberal movement Of Flour, but no change
to note in prices. Wheat is steady. and good
grades are in constant demand at IA figures
sales at 10 so, Sc aud IS for damaged and roia-
mon. SO to 50 for fair, and % to 107 for the bet
lots. Corn is firm at al to AZ. Ryo 80 to 5@.
Oats 31i6 to 80. Butter, Eggs Pork snd other
produce are easy and in fair supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

BALTIMORE, February 16-Cottor nolain.i,
steady; middling 10. Flour active ana ifm.
Wheat Southern firm and wanted; fuin 107a
liz; longberry f05a1l1; No > Southern los,
Western unsettled No winter rod spot 95ii
March 81; April 9St2; May LOO Cora-soa,i-
ern firm arrivals increasing white 4tsl3; yell
low 4Oa43 Western firm mixed spot 39@fsio,
March 40As40i1 April 4144lA 5ia7 II ~.
steamer spot 39Aa396. Oats quiet tn; very
firm; Southern and Penna 30a31 Weston wsits
32a34 y; do mixed 23a31; graded No . %i4te
33 l2a34. Rye quiet and steady at 57s Hay
dull prime to choice timothy $1GalG5O Prori--
ions quiet and SIC dy. Ru5ter very c4iv pack
cd 1920; best roll 1871 crcame.y - 30 Egg
easy at l3413i2 Coffee steady; !i) careo,s iair
113se17h. Sugar quot; s soft a., Whisky
very firm n 81 H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. g.. Feb. Il
SENATE.

a bill appropriating 900 for the ostab-
lshment of lighthouse and fog signal at
at or near Old Orchard Sboal, Princess bay,
New York, and for new tower at Waacaack
Light Station, New Jersey, was reported
from the Committee on Commerce and
passed.
Mr.. McMilin, of Tennessee, from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means reported the
bill to reduce taxation aud simplify the aws
in relation to internal revenue. Referred
to the Committee of the Whole
Mr. Bfeckinridge, OF Ken lucky, from the
same committee, reported the bill TO reduce
taxation and for other purposes. Referred
to the Committee of tue Whole.
Mr.. Spooner, of Rhode Island, submitted
the conference report on bill granting q
pension to Abby J. Siocum. The House re-
coded from its amendment reducing the rate
OF pension from $50 to $50 month
The report WAS agreed to-yeas 1872. nays
60.
The committee on appropriations reported
tbs Cowles bill, amending the internal reve
nus laws, which was referred to the Com
mittee OF the whole together with minority
substitute.
The House then went into Committee o.
the Whole on the Postoffice appropriation
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
EEST OF LETTERS.

The following is list Of the letters remaining il
the Alexandria Va. postofice February 10.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
,,aot. t,;ii b.. sa,.t r. tho dead letter cfficn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Feb 16-Thoro was very mod
crate volume of business this morning. First
prices generally were unchanged from last even
ing's fguros. Later in the hour there gen
eral rally, and prices were brought ny to shsle
above first figures, and at II O'Clock the msrkoi
was fairly active and steady to firm, gene ally at
the best prices reached Money easy at .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

CHICAGO, Feb Is, II Il. At this hsu1 tho
Nay option is quoted Is follows: Wheat / ~
Cora 35s7 ats 274. Pork 81 30, i.sfd - ~.
short ribs So %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

New YORK, Feb. 1G Cotton steady uplaad5
10 1-1G; Orleans 10 JIG. futures opened quio snd
steady and closed steady Flour quiet and hfm.
Wheat active and lirm Corn castor and fairy
active. Pork quiet at SD 25sl2 70. Ia irm
at 81 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

!, John 8. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
OF the city Of Alexandria Va, do certify that
Francis L. Smith, one of the commissioners Of sale
ebove named, has executed bond and security as
su in the penalty of $500, conditioned according
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

BALTIMORE, FEB. 16.-yirginias consolidate
II bid; past-due coupons -; d. 1G-4as &5'.
bid do IS 65a6jA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

CHOICE NEW ORLEANS MOLASsEs, SY-
" RUPS and P. z. MOLASSES for sale by
nov15 j G. MTLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

FTOOTH BRUSH ES-A very large assortment of
4 fine Tooth Brushes just received By
iar17 WAKEFIELD &c HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

CCARLET INDICATED FLANNELs. all WOO
y f:om 20c to best grades, at
oct22 AMOS y. sLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

UMBERMANs HEAVY. SH9UEKEN, ALL
4 WOOL GLOVES and mITS at
noy1 AMOS b SLAYMAKER9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

DUFFY's MALT and G. O. TAYLoR5 Wits.
~ KIES, in cases. just received.
oct9 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

DoAsTED and GREEN CoFFEEs for sale al
III lower prices by
jan3l j. Z. MI!.BURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

A6IXED PICKLE and CHOW CHOW for salo
oct4 &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

DOTOMAC FL0UR-Another invoice of ills
/ celebrated Flour just received by
isp23 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

OENUINE LONDON DOCK OLD Madeira
VI WINE for aale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

HvAPoRATED and sUN-CURED DRIED
II PEACHES and APPLES for sale by
ian2S J. C. MILBURE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

DHILLIPs's DIaEsTIBLE COCOA, highly re-.
L commended by physicians, for sale at
uovo3 J. c. MlLBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-16

A GOOD LINEN-BosoM BEINFoRcED
"A SHIFT for 45c at
mh23 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
A Patriotic Citizen.

Often quoted is the remarkable will
of Solomon Sanborn of Medford. Mass,
who died about fifteen years ago.
Sanborn was great patriot and spe-
cially gloried in the part Massachusetts,
took in the Revolutionary struggle.
In his will he left his body to DR..
Oliver Wendell Holmes and Professor
Agassiz, not, however, without impos-
ing some of the most unheard of pro-
visions and conditions. His skeleton
he desired prepared in the most artistic
manner known to the profession, and
placed with the many Others in the
anatomical department of Harvard
college. While preliminary prepare
tons were being made in carrying out
this extraordinary request, he desired
the surgeons to be very careful with
the skin so that it could be tanned in
pieces of sufficient size to make a pair
OF drum heads. Upon one of these
the Declaration of independence"
was to be written and upon the other
Pope's Universal Prayer" Fitted in
its proper wooden frame this ghast-
ly relic was to be presented to a local
drummer, whom the testator desig-
mates distinguished friend" upon
condition that he would promise to
carry it to the foot of Bunker Hill
monument on each succeeding ami
versary of the battle at sunrise, and
beat upon it the invigorating strains
of Yankee Doodle" - John w.
Wright in st. Louis Republic,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
A Land of Turtles.

A correspondent of a Ceylon journal
gives some interesting information
about the turtles on the coast in the
neighborhood of Jaffna, in the north
of the island which are said to be in
Vulnerable. They are of three species,
called sea- milk and pariah turtles re-
spectively. The ordinary or sea tur-
tie is generally large in size and is met
with everywhere at sea around Jatfna.
Two tiny islands, called Iranatlvu, are
literally swarming with them. The
islands themselves are sterile and al
ways exposed to inundation; the in
habitants are poor and ignorant of
agriculture, and live chiefly on the
turtles. They use the shells of the
large ones as seats. In the town of
Jaifna the ordinary turtle is always
procurable, and is a favorite article of
food with the people. The milk turtle
is small in size, and is to be found only
in wells and banks 1t is not an article
of food except with the poorer classes.
The pariah turtle has high back and
a shell which somewhat resembles that
of the tortoise. 1t is found in marshes
and bitches. 1t is not an article of
food, but is highly valued by native
medical men, because the flesh and
blood are supposed to be panacea for
ailments peculiar to children. New
York News.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
WHAT Is THE HEN GOOD FOR.

There is much discussion going on
among poultry keepers about the num-
Der of eggs that hens of different breeds
ought to lay in year. While authori-
ties differ, and each claims superiority
for his favorite breed, practical men are
rapidly coming to the conclusion that
any standard breed with proper treat
ment will give satisfactory results. OF
course those who are trying to boom GER
tain breeds claim most for them. We
have heard much said about "winter
layers" and almost every breed has had
boom in that direction. Now, while
we believe in thoroughbred fowls, as we
do in thoroughbred stock of any kind,
we also know, as fact, that any good,
healthy hen under proper treatment will
lay at any season, except for two or
three weeks while moulting.
Since the u.e of Prolific Poultry Food
has become general, keepers of poultry
have found it comparatively easy to get
plenty of eggs in winter from any variety.
The hen is Of value in ratio with her
egg producing capacity. The use of the
Prolific Food quadruples this capacity,
and, therefore, the value of the hen. AS
the Food is sold in every town and ham
let in the country anyone can easily
verify this statement by actual test
Adrt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
A Precious Ring.

The diamond signet of the i'll fated
Charles l of England is of immense
intrinsic and artistic value. 1t was
to be the handiwork of the
himself. He was known as
a skillful artificer in gold and silver,
and much of his leisure was devoted
to this congenial occupation. On the
seal was the craven coat of arms of
Great Britain and the monogram of
the king.
AT his demise it passed into the pos
session of his dethrOned son, who, dur
ing the time of his Punishment in
France, became in such straitened
circumstances that he was forced to
part with the precious relic. 1t was
purchased by the well known French
traveller, Tavernier, who shortly after
ward made journey to the far ORR
ent. He exhibited the jewel at the
Persian court and the shah offered
him a fabulous price for the unique
gem, which was preserved with ex-
IRENE care in the treasure vault of the
oriental satrap.-Dress.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18

Since then our Vermont association
made up an extensive exhibit of fleeces
from our heavy shearing Merinos, and
sent 1t to Sidney, Australia. On this ex-
hibit we were awarded diploma and a
large silver medal. On the diploma Is
the following "Sidney International Ex-
position, 1879. Certificate of Award
Vermont Sheep-Breeders' Association,
Middlebury, VT, U. S. Exhibit of Woods.
First Prize" On the medal, which is a
large one-three inches in diameter and
over one-fourth inch in thickness--is en-
graved: awarded to the Vermont
Sheep-Breeders' Association Exhibit of
Wool. First Prize" Although this is
exactly what is engraved on the diploma
and medal, we do not claim that the larg-
est and grandest prize YVES awarded to
our woods at Sidney; that prize was re-
tanned and awarded to Australian woods.
The prize awarded on our exhibit was
probably the first on exhibit of woods
foreign to Australia.
Later still we sent large collection of
wool to the exposition at New Orleans,
and although it was not entered for pre-
MUM, we were awarded diploma for
meritorious display of WOOL
All these awards would seem to
show that the wrinkly, greasy rams,
so much derided by j. G. l., have
not destroyed all the excellence of
the Merino woods in Vermont,
and it would also seem to show
that her woods have been able to compete
successfully with those of other Sec
tons of our country at the great world
expositions abroad and at home. In time
the world will come to understand that
every large, plain sheep, with long white
wool, is not necessarily a profitable pro-
Queer of wool or mutton, and that it is
possible to have good formed mutton
carcass under a skin that has a reason
able amount of wrinkles, and density
of fleece that will yield twice as great a
per cent of wool as will the larger
smoother, thinner-wooled sheep that
some people take so much pains to laud
at the present time, as the only Merino
sheep worth raising.
If we have correct information from
Australia and South America, they have
better large longwooled sheep than are
to be found anywhere in the United
States; yet from both these countries
there is demand for our wrinkled, COM
pact fleece sheep to improve the density
and covering, and add to the capacity for
profit of the sheep of those countries.
Middlebury, VT, Sept. 20. A. C.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
An INDIAN GHOST STORY.
How the Spirit of Govind Brahmin Killed
Prison Warden.

Prison Warder.
Saheb Den Dhobey was prison off.
cial of proved courage and magnifi-
cent physique. who was brought from
Jessore to Alipore to take the place of
head warder. 1t was his duty to visit
the patrols between the surrounding
walls every night between the hours
of IL and 2. On one occasion, after
he had been only few days in the
Jail, he set out on his rounds as usual,
but some time after 2 a. m. it was found
that he bad not returned. Time wore
on, and at last mere wondering why
he was so late gave way to anxiety,
and a search party was organized
They carried torches and at last came
upon the insensible form of Saheb Den
Dhobey. He was lying PROSTATE on
the ground close to the hospital gate,
which is situated about $50 yards dis
tant from the gallows. The unfortu-
nate man was carried to the officials
quarters and there, after a time, by
the application of water and other re-
storatives, he was brought around.
The following was the tale he told
He had been going his rounds and
had stopped down to adjust one of his
shoes, when he felt some one spring
upon him from behind and commence
belaboring him between his shoulders.
The conclusion forced him on to his
hands and knees, and he first thought
that it was prisoner trying to escape.
Not very much alarmed, for he had
confidence in his great physical Prov
ess, he tried to grasp his assailant by
putting one arm behind his back; but
he could feel nothing, yet the blows
continued to rain down upon him,
and he felt himself pressed down to
the earth by great weight. At last
voice addressed him: You dare
come here, do you, to defile by your
presence the territories of Govind
Brahmin?" And with that the man
felt himself bodily lifted up, and then
dashed face forward on the ground
He remembered no more till he awoke
| to consciousness in the guard room.
When he had finished this strange
story, the aged head warder, who was
about to retire, came up and put the
question: What is this that is being
said about Govind Brahminl" This
led to explanations, and the old
warder told how noted budmash of
that name, who had committed sew
eral cold blooded murders, and had
been hanged III Alipore Jail six-and.
twenty years before. But" pointed
out one of the auditors. "Saheb Den
Dhobey was attacked good distance
from the gallows. We found him
close to the hospital gate" Ali" re-
piled the old man impressively, "the
scaffold in those days stood on the
very spot where you found the pros
trate body of Saheb Den Dhobey."
The latter listened with blanched
face; then he threw himself back ON
the couch on which he lay. My
hour has come" he said 1T must
have been the spirit of Govind Brahnlin
that attacked and beat me. My heart
is broke. 1t is certain l must die. II
And die he did in two days time
Times of India
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18

The Twenty seventh Massachusetts,
regiment was in camp on Bachelors
creek, North Carolina, near the edge
of wooded marsh, out of which came
the fragrance of magnolia blossoms
and the music of numberless hooking
birds. Here the men foraged more or
less upon the guerilla farmers" in the
neighborhood. The regimental his
torian enlivens his pages with the
story of one such occasion.
Just beyond our outposts was fam
lily named Davis, who were always
willing to furnish refreshments for a
consideration; and one day when
Lieut.. Hunt was in charge of the out
posts, he placed Sergt Peck on picket
very near the Davis plantation.
The sergeant was very considerate
of the wants of the inner man, and
when Lieut.. Hunt returned to this
part of the line he found that Peck
had been to Davis house and ordered
what he called stomach distender"
for two
Sergt. Pecks appetite and liberality
got the better of any scruples he might
naturally have felt about making
hloNll HIS ueSlcCL vi Quly, anu lie III
vited the lieutenant to the feast, an in
vitation that was promptly accepted
The two men were eating with the
best of appetites when they heard a
sudden roar and rattle, as of heavy
guns and musketry. The enemy was
upon them. Instantly they seized
their arms and equipments, which
had been laid aside for the occasion,
and rushed unceremoniously out Of
the door.
Waiting for nothing, they cleared
the fence, expecting every moment
another volley, or a demand to sur
render On reaching the post, in any
thing but good order, they were hailed
by one of the pickets:
"Hullo, there What's your hurry
Why didn't you stay till after the
shower2"
Sure enough, while they had been
busy at the table a sudden thunder
cloud had come up, and what they
had mistaken for an attack of the en-
envy was only peal of thunder.
The two soldiers were often remind
ed of their famous dinner, and "old
man Davis" never tired OF referring
to the attack on the pickets. y
Youths Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
Unreformed Reformers.

Singular, isn't it, how often it hap
pens that after society woman has
played herself out in society, and her
name has been tossed and banded
about from club to street corner, she
goes upon the stage Ito elevate it"
Poor old stage; it has grievous load
of reformers and elevators" to carry
1t could get along very well with its
old family, if it didn't have to exhaust
itself trying to look after people who
announce their mission and intention
to elevate it," What the elevator"
always needs, in order to make it of
any practical account in its mission, is
down trip every other time. And
the elevator" will find it much easier
elevating if it goes up empty and
comes down aded.-Burdette in
Brooklyn Eagle. ....
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
The Lamps Struggles.

Of recent years there has been a re-
action in favor of lamps as against
gas. When gas threatened to kill the
lamp trade, manufacturers grasped
the situation and introduced so many
improvements that many people pre-
fer good reading lamp to gas. Then,
too, every time man Is robbed by a
gas company and made to pay for
what he knows he has not consumed,
he turns his attention to some other
mode of illumination and buys an
outfit of lamps. When gas is first
introduced in a town, or when the
price per 1000 feet is reduced to any
extent, lamps are largely discarded,
and for a time the very existence of
the trade seems in jeopardy. But there
is always a revival, and there is as
much money in the business as there
ever was. -Interview in st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-10-18
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