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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-17
MEDICINAL.

RS NOT one Of the old worn-out.
potash, mercury, sarsapar!lla,
thousand doses for a shilling med
icine. It Is remedy which never
falls In Blood Diseases, and always
builds up the general health Of the
patient.
Cured Herself and Her Child,
S. S s. has relieved me Of terrible scroiula
from which had suffered for years. 1t affected
my nose first as catarrh, then carries Of the bone,
and continued to eat until it destroyed the soft
bone in the right side OF the nose, then went to
nv throat and later on to my lungs and it looked
as | was doomed S. S. S. has cured me, and
has also cured my little daughter OF the same
disease. MRS. \. RITCHEY. Mackey, Ind.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga
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FINANCIAL
ENDOWMEN
BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
FINANCIAL
SHARES, PAR VALUE, 500.

SHARES, PAR VALUE, 500.
Subscription fee, 81 pr share
Monthly dues, so cents reT shsre
Shares to mature in about six years, mskins
23lb per cent interest per annum upon the amount
invested
Books for sub cription at MY office, corner King
aud Fairfax rests, Alexandra, Va.
500 shares have been subscribed for, and meat
ing will soon be called to elect officers
Money loaned on real estate.
Attention is called to paid up shares at $50 each
at good pay ing investment. Par value 500, on
which the holder is entitled to withdraw cut of
the profits of the fund four per cent. per annum
on the par value of che shares in somi-annual in.
slments. after the ttn-year guaranty has been
provided for at not ing n per cent inter
est tho bslsnce OF the profits remaining being ap.
piled to mature the shares in shorter period
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shiloh,s Consnmption Cure

This is beyond question the most success
full Cough Medicine we have ever sold, q
few doses invariably cure the worst cases Of
Cough, Group and Bronchitis, while its wonder.
full success in the cure Of Consumption is without
s. parallel in the history of medicine. Since its
frat discovery it has been sold on gu:ra tce, a
test which no other medicine can stand, II you
have cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price
10c, SOC, and 81. Ifyour lungs are sore, chest,
or back lame, use shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold
by E. S. Leadbeater & Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-17

CARD-We SIRE ews-o that number of Alex
"A andrisns go to Washington for their CHINA
and GLASSWARE, aud We believe that with the
proper effort and attention ali or nearly all OF
these people can be induced to b, goods in these
lines at home. We intend therefore to do all in
our power to further this end, and for this pur-
nose VIC ave selected our stock for fall with
more than ususl care and foresight. Our retail
Department, besides, we put under the especial
care of our salesman and it will be his duty to
see that tho stock is alwsys full, and to attend to
the wants of our Alexandria customers. We only
keep "6rsts'' GOODS selected by the manufacturer
IS nerfect). and we buy only from the msnufsc-
turer.. For this reason, we can sell you not only
the best goods, but at the very lowest prices. In
fms French china, We will order any of Havi-
lands patterns at a very reasonable price. Hep
ing thst our efforts may be rewarded, and thank.
ing you for past kindess we are very truly yours,
eep27 E.J. MILLER SON.
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Richmond and Danville R. R.

VIRGINIA MIJLAgD DIvIRIog.
UoaDEQsEp EdEEDULE, IF e. ErIsCT
Norember 2, 1890.
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MANASSAS BRANCH.
EASTWARD. WKsTWARl
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BUILDERS HARDWARE of all DESCRIPTIONS
D for sale in quantities 10 suit at 32S King
street, corner of Royal, at low prices by
;e3O J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
COMMUNICATIONS.
A Correction.

ACOrr6ctlOn.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Kindly allow me q few remarks on the statement that appears in the papers this morning about the management of the insane at the "Asile St. Jean de Dieu. D Longue Pointe, Canada.
 In justice to the good nuns of that institu- tion and to my old professor, Dr. E. J. Bourke, deem it my duty to inform you that the report regarding the medical treat ment of the insane is quite incorrect.
 While a student at the "School of Medi- cine and Surgery of Montreal" your humble servant and two hundred and fifty of his "conferes" attended "Les Cliniques de Psychopathie" at the asylum and all can but testify to the most scientific and systematic treatment of the inmates.
 . Dr. k. J. Bourke. who was actually 'tmedecin en chef" and also "professeur des maladies mentales" at the School of Medicine and Surgery of Montreal, is acknowledged by all the French Canadian profession as an authority on psychopathy and under his insane was all that modern science and con- stant study could afford.
 As it always happens, petty politiei ans have, of late years, endeavored to lessen in the minds of Canadians the sympathy and respect which was of old heartily given to the sisters of the "Asile St. Jean de Die eu," and. have invoked as 'taltima ratio" the question of unsystematic and unscientifo med ical treatment.
 But their accusations were never based on sound augmentation, and they have so far utterly failed in their plans to accaparate the asylum. write in behalf of the Canadians of this city and humbly demand that one of our national institutions may not be misrep- resented to our fellow citizens.
 trust you will give due publication to the above, and remain, MT. Editor, yours very respectfully and constant reader,
 ARTHUR o. BARIBAULT, A. B., M. D.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
Uncle Sam Pays For. Washington Letter in New York Commercial Ad-


 Saturday is wash day in the house, that is their baths. Some there may be who bathe oftener than once 8 week, but they all bathe Saturday. When they come out of the mar ble tubs, get into the sweat room and are rubbed down, they are sprayed with cologne without cost and come out as fine as fiddle.
 The bathrooms of the house have been greatly enlarged. They are situated down in the endorsement, where steam heating temperature. Soft carpets are laid along the stained floor, and on either side of the nar- row corridors are nine bath rooms, most of which are as large as an ordinary bedroom; lighted by electricity, expected and furnished with suitable toilet articles.
 Most of the tubs are of very large size, cut out of solid blocks of marble, and shower bath arrangement is attached to each tub. Lately, two or three old fashioned tubs have been replaced by modern ones, and one room has been fitted up with chairs, table and lounges where members make smoke or dream away half an hour after the bath.
 This little room is 80 arranged as to be as cosy as possible, and it's subterranean loca- ton, it's privacy and comfort have made it favorite resort for members who want to hold conferences or exchange secrets which
  voice could ever penetrate from this place to the upper air, and no one could ever find these gentlemen, hid so far under the ground.
 Congress provides all this for it's own com- fort. It has paid for these rooms and has fitted them mp. Two men are employed as keepers of the bath, and all the towels and soaps are bought by "Uncle Sam" Bay rum used to be furnished for bath purposes at government expense, but this is no longer done. The watch dogs of the treasury sniffed as the scent of bay rum and that ex- travsgance was cut off, and now the more expensive and delicate cologne is used. The whole place is sweeter with it's scent, but the government does not pay for it. The keeper of the bath, who gets salary of $720 8 year, buys this cologne himself, and the members pay him for it or not according to their liberality. If some fail to give him the tip, others overpay, so that the balance at the end of the month is not against him, and the supply of perfume is not out off. Members not only get their baths free of charge but they have chiropodist. By his delicate skill he keeps the feet of con- gress free from pain, and the footprints left in the sands of time may bear witness of his skill.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
THE SCREEN LAW.

The screen law made by the last legislature has been troublesome one. One of the dif- foulties connected with it is the doubt as to whether violation shall work the revosa- tion of license or serve as a bar to a,reissue to the offender. In at least one county of the State it has been held by the commis- sioners that 1t is the intent of the law that a violation of 1t shall serve as bar to a reissue of license, but in Fairfield county the com- miesioners have taken @ position directly op- posite. The question has been under consid- ration in Fairfield county for several weeks, and the commissioners have just made this formal finding: After careful consideration of the subject, and consultation with eompe- tent counsel, majority of the Board of County Commissioners rule that fines or penalties paid for violation of the screen law, so-called, are not included in the causes dis qualifying applicants for license under ohap- ter CXVIII of the Public Acts of 1889. In accordance with this finding several licenses which have been withheld because of viola tions of the law in which the applicants have been implicated will now be considered with this question of disability eliminated.
 As the law stands disagreement concerning It's intene is inevitable. We agree with the Hartford Times when it says: The next gen. eral assembly should amend this law and mako it clear and exact, instead of leaving it open to the interpretation of boards composed of gentlemen who, while competent to pass upon routine matters, should not have imposed upon them the responsibility of deciding ups on vital issues in the license law of the State. The successful operation of license law de- pends to very considerable extent upon it's uniform enforcement. Otherw ise, dealers in the places where It's enforcement is more rigid are afforded a moral excuse for viola tions, which works to the weakening of the system as @ whole
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
A Test of Courage.


 One of the severest tests of courage is to carry on one's life quietly and faithfully under the cloud of great uncertainty something which makes it uncertain in what direction one's activity Is hereafter to be put forth. This ia not an uncomm mon ex- perienee, but, although it happens to many, 1t ia never on that account the easier to bear. Living by faith has always involved strug- gle even for the most heroic souls, and most of us learn it by the most painful processes Nevertheless, if we are to live with any strength and peace, learn it we must, sooner or later. If one broods over an uncertainty, strength is paral1 zsd and work half done. The man who worries loses the power which comes from concentration and calm put ting-foIth of his whole force. There is nothing to bs gained by this breeding; there is everything to be lost A strong life is one which commands itself and does not give up the rudder to every wind of circumstance. When the time of uncertainty comes to 6 strong man, he is not defecsed from the thing in hand; if possible, he puts more strength and skill into it; not defying for tune, but accepting providence by that calm doing of one's work which goes with the consciousness that the honest laborer is worthy of his hire, and that work we'll done to-day means the opportunity of more work tomorrow. Take your life bravely and strongly; if uncertainties coma into it, meet them with quiet courage and good cheer. Above all, keep heart and hand in your work, and trust the future to that divine providence which has ordered the falling oi every sparrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
SUPPOSED.

The mule isn't much on billiards, but he is great in the balk line.-Wa Washington Post.
 It is supposed that hen lays an egg be- cause she can't stand 1t on end.-Berkshire News.
 get without earning or deserving it.-Mil- waukee Journal.
 The woman who can refrain from saying, "I told you so," sometimes gets a new silk dress.-Somerville Journal.
 A teakettle can sing when it is merely filled with water. But man, proud man, is no tea kettle.-Terre Haute Express.
 Gambler-I tell you, Roundy is man whom can respect. Companion-You said he was thief. Gambier-True; but he's 8 square one.-Chicago Times.
 Algernon-'Oh, Arabelle, must have something as a keepsake. Give me lock of that beautiful hair" Arabella-"No, sir, I will not; I'd have you know that my hair costs money."-West Shore.
 A Benevolent Wish.-Cumso-''M dear, do you think that our occupations in the next world will be the same as in thisa' Mrs. Cumso-"Well, I should be sorry to think you would smoke as much there es here."- Life.
 Ukerdek-I guess Whinky has broken his temperance pledge. Chipinone-Oh, think l not. He seemed to be thoroughly in earn- eat. Ukerdek-Yes, know, but saw him going fishing yesterday.-Ch Inter- Ocean.
 Smith, say, Brown, do you ever invest in
 the lotterys Brownies. send them one
 dollar every month. Smith-Do you ever get anything in returna Brown-Well, yes. Smith What do you geta Brown-A tick l Pittsburg Press. Young Admirer-What exquisitely beau tiful teeth you have, Mrs. Dashaway. I'd | give thousand dollars for such teeth. Bru- | tal Husband-You would be $993 loser on that bargain, young man. The whole set l only cost seven dollars. Clerk-s'I would like @ small increase ic my salary, eir." Merchant-sI don't see my way clear to that, but I can do the same 1 thing in another way. You know that time l is moneyq" "Yes, sir." 'Well, hereafter you can work until 6 instead of quitting al l 5."-Hsrper's Bszar.
 Doctor to Gilbert (aged four)-"Put youl 1 protruded the tip of his tongue. Doctor
 ''No, no; put 1t right out" The little fellow
 shook his head weakly and the tears gathered onto me- "-London TidBits. Lecturer on the French Rsvolution-Is if 1 impossible to imagine the chaos that reignee ! confusion and anarchy everywhere. In oul l more peaceful condition we cannot even i'm l agine such a state of things. l Man at the Back of the Hall-Yes, VI 1 can, mister. Come up to our house; we're
 movin'.-Puck.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
Thursday, May 6, 1890.
THE PANAMA DITOH.

" h
 When work on the Panama canal was begun the hopeful and confident De Lesseps said that it would be in good running order this year and be well paying the investors in 1t. But this year has come, and it now looks very doubtful that the canal will ever be finished. If it ever is it's cost will have been such that it will not be profitable. The report of the French commission which has been investigating the condition and prospects of the great scheme Is not hopeful. The canal has already cost about $400, 0,000,- 900. The commissioners estimate that it the lock system. To this should be added 90 per cent. for unforeseen expenses and 29 per cent. for the expenses of management and for interest. The total cost is fixed at 900, COG. .000f. The report further says that 1t would take between seven and eight years to complete the canal. The annual cost of management is estimated at 10,00o, ,0oof. According to the estimates of the commissioners, the net re- ceipts for the first three years after the open ing of the canal would be SS,000,000f. an- nually, gradually increasing year by year until twelve years after the opening, when they would amount to 61 ,000, ,0OOf. The ma- terial of the old company and the work al- ready performed are valued by the commis- sioners at 450, 100000
 There are two or three rich men in this country who could, if they would, finish the great work. But we do not suppose they can be induced to. They are after some thing that will pay.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
notes, but I do not regard the feat spoken of

notes, but do not regard the feat spoken of as anything but fairly good work. :.
 'tThe highest authentic speed in shorthand that know of was the feat of Q lady who wrote 307 words in one minute. There is great deal of humbug in the way speeds con tests have been conducted of late years. A man sits down to write after 8 very fast read CT. He takes down what he can, and what he cannot get he lots go. The number of words that he has taken are counted, and this is given as his speed, looked at from practical stenographer's standpoint. Every mistake made in contest by the competitor should be counted against him.
 "The shorthand writers in Washington do as good work as is done anywhere in the world; and think, taking it on the average, the best law reporting is done in the city of New York. We have 8 number of short- hand writers in this city who have written as fast as 260 words in minute for five or ten minutes. The matter in these tests was new to them.
 "A court stenographer works about i've hours day. In that time he will take, if the examination is quick one, about 400 folios. This, however, is heavy days work, and the average is 250 to 300 folios. It is not always necessary to transcribe the notes of trial. In reporting the debates at Washington the stenographers are relieved every twenty minutes to write out the matter they have taken, so that the pro- ceedings are nearly always written out almost as soon as an adjournment is talk enn
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08

British and Mexican governments for ssop- ping these practices.

British and Mexican governments for ssop- ping these practices.
 They are not unanimous for silver imitation even in the far West. Thus the Portland Oregonian, the leading Republican paper of the far Northwest, says that the party is demonstrating itself to be distinctly less fit for the functions of government and legislation than it was when 1t lost control of the house in 1874" Republicans, it says, ''have forgotten their traditions and are playing false to their trust;" they have attacked the lead ing problems of tariff and silver and have efailed in both;" their tariff bill 'sis disap- pointment;" and it adds: The silver legis- lation to which Republicans have committed themselves is worse. It is unworthy of their honest money traditions and sound financial training. It is cowardly concession to popular craze for cheap money and 8 dangerous compromise with profound eco- nomic error. It Is worse than the Bland bill, for which the Democrats were prin- cipally responsible, and which Republican president vetoed. It has all the evils of free silver coinage, against which the party in it's best days resolutely set it's face..
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08

or a western newspaper uses sslfcocking six shooter for paper weight. We treat our patrons fairly and have for firearms. If you need for sickness convival use pure stimulant, buy from your grocer or druggist the G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon or Pure Rye Whistles, and see that the proprietofs' autograph signature, CHESTER H. GRAVES & SONS, is over the cork in each bottle. Unbranded cases sent on request. 1t
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08
The Pro Ats of Auth0rship.

New York Letter to Phlladeldha Press
 I caught one of our best-known authors in a confidential mood recently, and his com-
 ments on the revenue of authorship, which he gave me permission afterwards to print, carry interest with them. may add that the name of this author is one of the most widely known in American literature to day. "Seven years ago chose between law and literature. I, had every opportunity to succeed at the bar, for, through hard study and my
 connections, lucrative practice seemed open to me. But I turned to authorship.
 To dayI am what the world calls successful
 author My last novel was bid for by three
 publishers, and my royalties, I am told
 by my publishers, are higher than those of
 the majority of their writers. I have the
 pleasure of hearing my books and name
 hawked on the trains when I am travelling, the newspapers give ms from quarter of a column to a column and half reviews. But what has literature brought me In money aLst me open my vest pocket to you. Here is my actual revenue for 1889, and includes, as you see, royalties on six of my novels, magazine articles, &c., and everything is collected Here is the total-$2, ,1704O. Compare these actual figures to the paragraph recent l ly circulated in which I am reputed to earn 1 SIG, ,000 from my pen. Is it any wonder that | the unsophisticated enter literature with 1 false hopes? Yes, print these facts if you l wish; only, of course, withhold my name and I identity" I reproduce here the facts and l figures as they were given to me. l only 1 wish it were possible, for the sake of those l who think iteratureis bed of roses, to givt 1 this authors name.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-05-08

tF1om the Poultry World.
 To the unfortunate poultry-breeder who has had but poor success with early sittings of eggs, May furnishes month suitable for matching, one of the best months in the whole year.
 There is considerable truth in the Irish~ mans saying that 'June is the best month to go a-Maying," for the weather still hangs betwixt smile and tear. The wise poul- tryman has his weather eye out for sudden showers, and makes reasonable precautions for his broods of young chicks.
 Now, bait the hens with tender blades Of grass which are everywhere clothing the earth with carpet of green. If they can be given run for only an hour day it will amply repay the extra trouble which this involves.
 Where the yards are 80 constructed that 1t is difficult to give the fowls run upon the green, they should be furnished with green food in some form. If the fowls ean- not bs permitted to run, keep the lawn mower running.
 A summary for May consists in matching ss many chicks as may bs desired from the failure of earlier broods, in giving the broods already matched the best of care, and in l looking after the breeding stock and attend | ing to the thousand and one things that wait upon the poultry -fancier at all seasons of l the year. Prudence, providence, and Perse- veranee are the three P's that need to be | joined to diligence to issue in success.
 Keep the young chickens growing. This of repeated advice is ever in order. Truth needs to be constantly kept bsfore the mind. That clergyman who preached the game ser | mon three Sabbaths in succession, and, when remonstrated with for 80 doing, replied that his advice had not yet been followed. and he intended to keep repeating it until 1t was, was wise man, and would apprecl- ate the needs of an editor of poultry pa per. ;,. so as to keep them at stand-still the food given is actually thrown away. This Is tne
 most wsstefIl and extravagant method Of feeding ever pursued. The poultryman gets no return from his investment.
 Food may be wasted by giving too much as we'll as too little. This wise pouitryman is he who avoids both extremes and feeds
 just enough to keep his chicks growing rapidly, but gives them none to be trampied under foot, grow sour, and breed disease.