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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29

SPANKED AND ExPLoDED.-Five year.
old Eddie Muilane, of New York, hasn't
been to school since S.. Patrick's day. Ed
dies father gave him nickel on st. Pat
rick's day with which to buy candy, but
Eddie bought what his schoolmates call q
"bomb." Eddie showed hs treasure to bis
comrades during recess, and promised to
celebrate 81. Petrick's day right royalty at
noon. Before poon, however. there was oc.
caeion for Miss Knox to call Eddie up to re-
otive reprimaud, and almost Immediately
there WAS heard a loud explosion, followed
by cry from Eddie, and shrek from hs
teacher. The other teachers rushed ioto
the room, and when the smoke of the battle
had cleared away tho major portion OF Ed
dies knickerbockers we're missing, and bis
waist was found 10 be on fire. Mia5 Knox
had a blackened and burned hand end the
sleeve of her dress was badly singed. Ed
die had placed the bomb in the place where
most school boys carry their iope, marbles
and knives, in the "pistol pocket" and this
bomb had exploded the moment Miss Knox
began her reprimand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29

MIscEGENAIIoN John Dixon, very
back man with very white hair, who gave
his age aa 62 years, has just been married at
ChambersDurg, Pa. to Mol Armstrong, aged
% years The man cones from West Brad
fold, Chester county. Pa, but the girl has
lived in the Chambersburg section for years.
He secured the marriage license several days
ago, and when asked the name Of the wom-
sn he scratched his head and after mo-.
ment's deep thought said: Deed, bcss, /
can't just remember"
Mr.. Benedict said it was necessary for him
to have the name of the woman, and the old
fellow said he would go to her and ask her
what her name was. In about half an
hour be came back With her name, The
clerk recognized her as a white woman and
hes;laled about issuing license. He sought
the advice OF lawyer, but was directed to
Issue The license if all the questions were
properly answered Dixon said that his first
wife bad heen killed By being run over by
candy wagon, that she "as black woman,
aOd ss that rnarrisge wasn't much Of 8 sue
cess he was go:ng 10 try white woman.
He clained to own little place down in
Chester county AID said he was going to
take his wife there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29

a VULGARIAN,-Yesterda an ill.bred
Northern man, accompanied by some repre-.
sentatives Of the softer sex, were at the Cap
itol, and were being shown through the pic.
turs gallery By Walker Howard, the colored
japitor. TIE man, when shown the picture
of General Stonewall Jackson, INDUCED in
profane language, and swore roundly at the
portrait of General Robert E. Lee. He re.
fused to read the names on the bail bond OF
President jefferson Dlvie, and INDUCED IN
remarks, that if overheard by any officer OF
the Capitol, would have warranted his ar.
rest, and which, if repeated in the presence
of any OF the brave Union or Confederate SOL
iers, would have resulted In the mans re-
ceiving what he deserved, good trouncing.
Richmond Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29

BAD BRUINS END The famous old griz-
Wv bear on the farm of John F. Bez at Betz-
wood, Pa, which caused SO much alarm a
few months ago by escaping from its pit,
has been killed, as well as is mate, which
has less eventfu history. The animal,
which is famous for its escape and which
put to flight whole regiments of men who
were in pursuit it. bad notably ugly dis
position and has caused his owner consider.
trouble, SO it vas decided to put them both
out of the way. The services OF an expert
rifismsn were secured, and both animals
were dropped in their tracks in quick sue
cession. The execution took place In the
presence of number of persons who werein-
yited for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise, Auctioneers.
NRUSTEE'S SALE

z
VALUABLEREAL ESTATE IN THE COUNTY
OF ALEXANDRIA.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed on the 9th
day OF fDecember, 1883, by Richard Norris and
wife and recorded in deed book No. 4, page 292,
in the Clerks Office of Alexandria county, the
undersigned trustee, will offer for sale at public
auction, at the front door of the Court House of
Alexandria county about 12 O'Clock midday on on
MONDAY, the Oath day of February, 1890
(that being court day all that certain TRACT
or PARCEL OF LAND situated in the county Of
Alexandria, Virginia, and containing THIRTY
SIX ACRES and ONE ROOD, more or less, it
being the same land upon which the said Rich
ard Norris now resides, and is distant about three
miles from the city of Washington.
Terms of Sale: Cash enough to pay the cost of ex-
ecuting this trust and the sum of $346.25. with
interest from the first dsy of January, 1889,
and the residue on terms to be announced on the
day of sale the title to be withheld until all of
said purchase money, with six per cent interest,
shall have been paid.
w. W. THORNTON, Trustee.
Gfy- The above sale has been postponed till
MONDAY, the 7th day of April, 1890, at the
same hour and place. feb24 is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29

Having purchased the &bove-named stock and
Marble Works will in the future conduct the
business heretofore conducted by c. L. Neale &
Son at the stand for many years occupied by them.
An dealings with reference to the business of the
works must be had with nae personally.
mh7 If M b. dAkLOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINSLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething is the prescription of one of the
best female nurses snd physicians in the United
States and has been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process OF teethlng
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it zeats the mother. Price 25 cents
hotta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
LEGAL.

NOTICE-The books of the late firms of PER.
IN RY, sMOOT & co and ]. 3. SMOOT & PER
BY have been placed in the hands of Mr.. GEO.
UHLER for settlement. They can be found at
the office of smoot Co., and Mr.. Uhler is author
lied to settle all accounts. Prompt payment of
all indebtedness 10 the above-named firm is re-
quested. PERRY, SMOOT 60.
mh12 If J.R SMOOT & PERRY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
MEDICINAL.

r- rsssEs:: facilitates Tee'dng ana
5BY syrup 5f59a:sa 'as IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
Buckien,s Arnica saIve

THE BEST sALvE In the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Ohappod Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
reouired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For ssle By E. S. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
TOE RENT.
THIRTY ACRES OF LAND.

lying Immediately in front of tho Theological
Seminary adjoining tho farm of VIM. cleveland.
Apply at this Office. sep15 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

MOTICE-The annual meeting of the ALEX
IN ANDRIA PERPETUAL BUILDING FUND
ASSOCIATION will be hold ON THURSDAY,
March goth, 1890, at 730 o'clock p. m at the
resl estate office, ON Fairfax street.
milo I'd JUSTUS SCHNEIDER, Sect'y.
EG- The above meeting has been postponed till
APRIL 18th, at the same hour and place.
mh21 eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29

EoR RENT-.Tbe THREE STORY BRICK
L WAREHOUSE No. 113 King street, recently
occupied by G. S. Taylor, jr. Possession given
immediately. Apply to
aug19 c. Q. SMOOT & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-29
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
His Honest Opinion.

How often does the average Ameri
can. possibly destitute OF any special
training which would enable him to en-
iov the beauties OF art, express his hon
est opinion when visiting places OF his
torical interest in Europe? asks the
Youths Companion.
One such man, at least, was honest
enough to choose the simple truth.
When Gen. Grant was in England, a
gentleman took him and his wife to VS.
It Holland House, that well-knowE spot
OF historic memories. After quiet
luncheon. they strolled across the lawn
TO the wonderful old mansion, and
when thew had reached the door. Gen.
Grant told his friend that if he would
take Mrs. Grant N, he would remain
where he was till they came out.
Mrs. Grant was quite shocked at the
proposal, but the friend was not. As he
afterward said:
Holland House Was thing of the
past, while Gen. Grant was man OF
the present. He felt 10 interest IN It,
and he Was too honest to assume any. -
gen. Grants honesty and simplicity
of character is still more clearly shown
in his criticism Of Venice, which he de-
cIared to be "a rickety old town, with a
| lot 0. open sewers running through 1t. "
Now no one would be likely, in listen
| ing to such an opinion, to think 1t praise
worthy or valuable in itself; it Is only
noteworthy as being that OF an honest
man. Neither Gen. Grant nor lesser
| persOnage is to be congratulated on a
/ lack OF culture, though If be be actually
! lacking IN that direction, he may con-
graduate himself on being man enough
! TO stand by his colOrs, pretending TO no
| interest which he does not FEEL.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
Making il Right With the Court.
From IN. Il Inuis Renubiic


An amusing incident occurred in
Judge Fishers court the other day +,
which has just been made public.
Judge Fisher Is a very dlgnlted man
while on the bench, and if ever before
q smile was known to sweep across his
solemn c0unteGance during court hours
the fact is not of record.
A Juror failed to answer to his name
when called, and an attachment was Is
sued for him. He was brought in two
hours later by deputy sheriff, and
standing before the Judge received Sc
we're reprimand.
Your Honor" said the juror, in self
justification, Il have been very sick
and the doctor forbid me to come"
The man evidently spoke the truth
and Judge Fisher replied: "Well, that
being the case YOU Will not be fined, but
must pay the cost of this attachme mt.
\ GU may go then and report here again
promptly Monday merning."
"But Your Honor. my doctor says l
will not be able to sit on jury for two
years.
"All right" good naturally replied
the Judge, "make those statements
Monday, and if you are not able to
serve | will excuse you"
| That seemed to satisfy the gentleman,
and yet he did not 60 as he was per-
| mitted to do, but began fumbing in his
| vest pocket, as if looking for something.
"You may 90" repeated the Judge.
Eyes, Your Honor, thank YOU: yonwill
excuse me; haven't got cigar with
me, Your Honor, or I'd be glad to give
| it you, / thought had, but / haven't.
| If ever meet YOU"
"Mr. Sheriff." but before he said
| more the juror realized he had made q
| bad break and retreated IN good order.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
The Expert Accountant.

From the New 1Ork sun.
The expert accountant is one OF the
necessities OF modern civilization. He
knows all the lntricacie5 of the lures
and account books. He is in
dispensable to the great corpora
tons He can take great masses OF
books and evolve a balance sheet. lie
CON piles reports, he adjusts averages
for the insurance companies. lie Is
called in to settle the business arrange
ments OF railroads and stock companies,
and gets order out of chaotic masses OF
figures. He knows how to make annual
reports attractive, and not unfrequentiy
makes ugly accounts look straight. One
of the most important functions of the
expert accountant ls TO show up de-
taulters. 1t often happens that business
men find their affairs getting entangled.
They know they have been making
money; but, somehow, they are running
behind. They have relied upon some
trusted bookkeeper.
So far as they can see the books are
all right, but the results are unsatisfac
tory. They do not like 10 suspect the
trusted servant, but they want TO be
satisfied. The expert accountant is
called in Wi h great Sc creCy, and ordered
to GO ov, r t lie books at right. Then the
exposure c1mes; the cooked accounts
are exposed; the forced balance IS
shown up; the amount Of the defaica-
ton is set down IN plain figures.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
DOMESTIC MATTERS.

TO WARM \ BOILED PUDDING.
Plunge it into cold water for a moment.
Then set it in a hot oven for about
twenty minutes. Or put it in colander
without wetting, cover tight, and set it
over the steam of the teakettle for half
an hour.
BURNED SUGAR FLAVORING.
Put one tablespoonful brown sugar ID
to pan; stir it till it becomes dark as
tafiv. Add one cupful of boiling water;
let 1t sand a minute. Use enough of 1t
to give good flavor, and bottle the rest
ior use another time.
BREAKFAST CAKES.
One pint of flour, one pint o. water
and two eggs. Take half the water and
stir in part of the flour to prevent lump.
ing, then as it thickens add the rest Of
rest of the water and flour. Beat the
eggs thoroughly and add last with a
small pinch of salt. The pans must be
very hot and the oven quick.
PLAIN RICE PUDDING.
ScaId two tablespoontuls OF rice to re-
move the earthly taste. Add one quart
of milk, little salt, half d teacupful Of
| white sugar, one teaspoontul VANILLA a
small piece OF butter cut in bits and
scattered on top. Bake in slow oven
| two hours. Half an hour before it is
done our over it halt a teacupful OF
| cold milk; this will make it creamy.
LIGHT DOUGH DUMPLINGs.
Make very light bread-dough into
small balls the size OF eggs. Have ready
| pot of water, boiling last. Drop in
| the dumplings, taking care to have the
water more than cover them. Cover
the pot, and boil for twenty minutes
steadily, without lifting the cover. # it
| stops boiling for q moment, the dump
| lings will be heavy. Serve hot with
| butter and sugar for dessert.
| 10 PREPARE SWEET BREADs.
Veal sWeet-breads are best. They will
not keep long Soak them at once in
cold water Tor about one hour; then
parboil them (about fifteen minutes) In
| sailed, boiling water, after which put
| them into colo water again for few
minutes. This will make them firm
and white. Remove the skin and little
| pipes, and put them in very cool place
| until ready to cook them again.
| ANGEL CAKE.
In making angel cake the whites OF
| the eggs should be beaten to a still,
while roth, then the sugar beaten
| gradually into them, and finally the
| flour and cream of tartar should be
added and the mixture beaten thor
ughly. Now place IN very moderate
| oven ana Dake Slowly. 1nOrOuSn Deat-
ing and slow baking are what give a
fine, moist texture. The cream of ia
tar gives the cake that pearly whiteness,
and neutralizes the peculiar flavor of the
whites of the eggs.
| RlCED POTATOES.
| Boil dozen potatoes till they are Just
done; drain off the water; mash them
in the pct till every lump is gone.
Then add half cup of boiled milk, a
large, heaped tablespoonful OF butter
and tablespoonful of salt. Beat the
potatoes now with wooden spoon till
they are light and creamy, and pass
them as lightly as possible through g
colander into the dish IN which they
are to be served. Set them on the slide OF
hot oven for five minutes to be touched
with brown, and serve. They may be
| Drowned with a salamander or red.
| hot-shOyel.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
Another "Cardif Giant"

The marble man." with whose dis
covery all Australia has been ringing,
.urns out to be clever fraud instead Of
IN ancient fossil. An inpecunious Ital-
ian conceived the brilliant idea of its
production, which, with the assistance
Of confederates, he was able to carry
out. A slab of marble WAS obtained
from the auarries and cut into some
thing like the shape of a man, and two
contederates well diggeis quietly
buried the fossil" deep down in the
earth, where they triumphantlv found
1t the following day. Local credulity
was equal to the occasion, and the Ital
ian regarded his marble man" as a
sure fortune. as, no doubt it would have
turned out to be had not the scruples
of one of the contederates led him to
rOnteEa the traud
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
A NECESSITY.
BY SUSIE VI. BEST

Some there must be who must bear the burden
and the loss,
Some there must be who must wear the thorny
crown and cross.
Some there must be who must pace thro' battle
and thro' blood,
Some there must be who must face the over
whelming Good.
Some there must be who must drain the bitter,
bitter lees,
Some there must be who in pain must wrestle on
their knees.
Some there must be who must feel the fierce on
slaught of fate,
Some there must be who must hneel uAheafd
outside the gate.
some there must be who must work nor goodiy
guerdon ask,
some there must be who must not shlrk the un-
rewarded task.
some there must he who must lay their hopes
the altar on,
Some there must be who must say THY WILL
not mine. be done.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11

which puriies the air and otherwise
renders it suitable for producing the
desired effect upon the cream. The air
pipe opens into the churn near the bot
tom, through which the gases are
driven out. The butter runs to the top
of the churn, and the buttermilk is run
off from tap at the bottom. The pro-
cess lasts from twenty minutes to forty
or sixty minutes, according to the con-
dition of the cream and other circum-
stances.
Buy your trees and have them deliv-
cred in the fall, and then hee them in
This will be found much the better plan,
while the additional cost is very small,
being only the interest on the money
and the work of heeling them in.
BE careful about the sweet potatoes.
If not properly stored they will not
keep. They are easily affected by any
change of temperature.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
Red TaDe on the Railroads.

Prom the indianapolis News.
Talk about red tape In railroading
/ got tangled up in it while in New
York" remarked State's-Atty. Mitchell
to a reporter.
1--WE took train on little railroad
to one oil the summer resorts, and, Mrs.
Mitchell feeling i'll, asked the brake
man to turn one OF the seats for us. He
said he would like to accommodate me,
but | would have to speak to the con-
duc.or. l spoke to the conductor and
he declared that he would be delighted
to accommodate ne, but | would have
to get an order from the superinten-
dent.
$50 l telegraphed to the superintend-
ent and got an order to turn down the
seat. l gave the order to the conduct
or, the conductor passed it over to the
brakeman, and the brakeman turned
the seat''
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
Martin Luther's Wedding Ring.

rom the New 1crk Mall.
Adolph Seeman, OF Newark, n. j.,
has : remarkable relic in his posse sion.
It is nothing less than the ring which
Martin Luther, the founder Of Protest
antism, placed on the finger Of his bride
on his wedding day. The ring is of pure
gold, antique in design, curiously
wrought, and fully 365 years old. As an
illustration of the skill exhibited by the
africans of three centuries ago Luther's
wedding ring furnishes a marked ex
ample. Although considerably worn by
its long period OF existence 1T is In almost
perfect condition. Upon one Of the
broad, yet delicately constructed, sides
the cruclfxion of Christ ia admir-
ably delineated. The figure is
stretched on the cross, with the
nails in the feet and one in either hand,
as familiarized by the old masters. A
spear, scourse, cap of Roman soldier,
all EN- blematic, and even the dice with
which the garments of the Savior were
gambled for, are all clearly depicted.
On the opposite side the pillar Of a Jew
lsh temple is presented, with the sword
of Justice overhead.
A rope-the latter winding about the
pillar-a sponge and hammer, suggestive
of every incident in the death scene.
are clearly shown, and on the cross-tree
appear the letters 81. \. K. l." Jesus
Nazareneus Rex Judea." A powerful
glass reveals the initials IN. L. on the
interior, while the whole is surrounded
by a small ruby, beautifully set. and
supposed to typily the blood that
flowed from the Savior's side.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
A Spirited Toad.

rom the PlttSDurs DlSpatcn.
"I ce saw something when small
boy said an old sta err, THAT | never
hcsr of since, that was, a toad attack
81 ak after the latter had been forced
to Jet go his hold. 1t was in black
smith shop, built of logs, in Indiana
County. The blacksmith was working
at his anvil when a squeaking sound
WAS heard at one side of the shop,
which attracted attention. Turning to
look the blacksmith and the mr.
rator saw large toad dragging himself
into the Enclosure, with fifteen inch
garter sna Ike following. The snake had
the hind leg of the toad swallowed.
With pair of hot tongs the blacksmith
caught the snake, which released its
hold rs quickly as possible. Instead of
hopping away, as was to be expected +,
the toad turned itself around, and leap
ing six inches high in the air, came
down on the body of the snake and bit
it sayapeiy."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-01-11
Electricity in Rome.

TIE electric light is to supersede gas
IN Rome. The motive power VIII be de-
rived from the waterfalls st Tiyoli. and
the station for the distribution of power
will be near Por & PA. Rome does not
in this case lose in picturesquen IS what
" hat II gains III modernization, for the
few electric lights already established
a., for instance. on the Quirinal Hill
and the Piazza Colonna-lend a Singh
iarlv new and beautiful aspect to the
Eternal City as seen in the evening
from the neiehboring bills OF Frascati
and the other 'Casielli." The spectacle
il Rome with It's mighty overhsnging
cupo!a, illuminated BY the electric light,
across the wide Csmpagna, will be re-
rlarksbie