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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
rsuecial Correspondence Of The Aleranaria Gaelic
WASHINGTON, ID. O.. Nov. 4 1890.

WASHINGTON. ID. O.. Nov. 4, 1880.
Among the strangers here to-day Ia Judge
Lewis, Chief Justice of the Virginia Court OF
Appeals The Judge is on hia way TO Rich
mord, where the regular fall term OF h!s
court viii meet tomorrow. IL is expected
.hat The case Involving the ownership OF the
Abingdon estate, between this city and
Alexaudyia, wilt bs decidsd at this term oil
the court.
Tne Capitol and all the government de-
p.rtments present deserted appearance
this morning, nearly Ill the pscple usually
seen about them having gone home to vote.
The streets and hotels, too, are imperative
IL empty for the same reason.
The rooms of the Virginia democratic as
ISOLATION of this city were still open to day,
and several Lee vo:ers ia the surrounding
counties who had failed to obtain transpor-
tstion yesterday, were supplied with passes
to their respective preoinc.s.
Wisconsin people here to-day say there IL
no doubt that ex Secretary Villas has tried
to swsp democratic votes for the republican
candidate for Governor there for republican
votes for the democratic legislative ticket, az
ne wants to come TO the q 8. Senate.
A largo number of the employees at the Gov
eminent printing office arc Maryland voters a
| " All went p frcm. there lnl5 uoIulD6 III CohtS
ouence of the inability of those employers to vote
by reason of the new election law Of their State
S, cretary no5le's impertinent letter to thf
Governor of New York Is the general topic q
public conve sat on here to day.. 1t Is generally
condemned by democrats, as vel as by the non
partisan reI 1icans, WHO say that under demo
cratic government the only governments ofhcia
superior in authority to the Governor OF sover
eigu State is the President of the United States
News received here to day from Prince Georgei
county Maryland, the county opposite Aie1an
dra, is that tho vote for Mudd, the republican
candidate for Congress in that district Is conaid
ersby smaller in that county than it was tive
years ago. and that the indications are that Nude
has been badly beaten by MIR. Compton, whos'
seat IN Congrtsi he, Mudd now holds
II is Iumored here to-day that one OF the res
sons for tho expected call for an extra session
Congress is the sdditionsl time it viii give th'
republicans in that BODY now that they have
msiority in the House, to piss an apporlionmen
of representation bill, by which to secure al !
creased republican Electoral vote in 1872
The r,ces at Benuing's are still in progress, on
the attendance is small.
Since the lat Instant tho Trossu y Department
has paid out S20000,000 on account Of pensions
eau < redu tion of the Surplus to that extent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr. Elwsrd q Skinner, brother of Msjol
Charles Il. Skinner, died in New York Sun
day night.
Rsv. Dr.. James Z Fair, pastor Of Grace
s'rest Presley! erian church, Richmond, has
concluded rot to accept the call recently
rendered him from Birmingham, Alabama
Mr.. William A. Anderson, who returned
Yesterday from London, submitted yesterday
TO the board os directors Of the R9ckbridge
Company at Glasgow 6ual contract With
responsible lsriiea in London Tor the IL
YES neut Of 81 500, eco in The stock OF the
company. Jli> cJn!faot wac ratlnso oy Che
board.
There has bsen survey nads OF road
FROM Gordonsvie TO Front Royal to con-
meet the Cuu berlaud Valley rosd, no~ al
Winchester, with the Chesapeake and OHIO
at Gordon s7ills. This road will run through
the counties Of Rsppahannock, Msdison
and Greene, .htes very rich counties, now
entirely without railroad facilities.
The B.itiyh steamship CaDuiet, cotton
loaded, from Savannah for Liverpool, sr
rived al Lambert's Point yesterday for coal
and while entering her berth took ire In the
forward bold from the occidental explosion
of q lamp. a number of tugs 10 the vicinity
at the time pumped streams into the cargo
and by night ,hey bad The fire we'll under
control.
Oae Of be faest veins of coking coal yet
discovered has recently beeo found lI South
west Virginia, measuring twenty-five feet
in thickness, with two feet OF slate. Il be,
longs 10 the celebrated Flat Top or Pooa-
hontss field, which he's been partially de-
yalopsd in The lest few years and bscome 90
universally noted for i.s coke end steaming
qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

TaEsMALL rate of III cfeae In the population
ofth!s civ. as exhibit, by Mr.. PorteE'S evi'
IDENTIFY incorrect census returuS, even II COY
rect. cou be readily explained by tee tees
of the emigra' len Of; large number OF Alex
anaria's negro population during the past
csle. The city's white population ia,
decreased psi3erebly, but the loss OF the
negro population has reduced the genera
Increase, clrdlag to Mr. Portet's incorrect
rs,nrns, o tue SMALL percentage OF 81 ps'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
Arrested.

RIcHHoND, Va. Nov. City Counoil-
men A. B Guigon. and. a. j. Phillips we're
arrested this morning upon charge OF b.
ing ebout to commit a breach OF peace by
fighting a duel. Justice Crutca fold alter
hearing testimony dismissed the casa. The
psrties had hot alteration 10 the councl
chamber which was resumed On the street
where tbs lie was passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

THE FACT that one Of the Pesideot's
clerke, Mr.. Noble, the Secretary Of the L.
terror, has the assurance to eend an imperii'
pent and offensive reply to letter on CHI
cro, bnsiness from the Governor of sever
eipn State, New York. and does so without
The iaintest IDEA of The gross improperly Of
bis action, shows how near the man on
horseback has come during the twenty
months of Mr. Harreon's republican adnin
;atratinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

Nh. 70 skvaLT, OF The c,Vl' sssVice cen
ui2sioo. ss,s be recent collection OF po'l'
cal esssssmsuts from the government c'eFk
ct Washington, "can only be cba' acteriz- o
az An attempt to black mail the emp Dyes by
in direction" This Is true to the letter, at
every body knows. But how GAG MF
z oseyet, if he have any self-respect, COZ
;inue to bod place at the head OF a ser
vice which be confesses Is corrupt, ana
delus!on and grotesqne sham
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

THE PRESIDENTS wife, on her recent
shopping trip to Baltimore, was sttorded an
object lessen concerning her husbands To-
correct idea that those who wear cheap
clothing are cheap people. She is OF pru'
dent miu6, snd finding that great advance
had bean made in the price of ell the things
she went fer By reason of tbs tariff, she
bought but few.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
a Scrap OF Paper saved Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper
but it saved her lite she WAS in the last stages
Vi consumption, told by physicians that she was
incurabie and could live only short time; she
weighed less than sevcnty pounds On piece of
wrapping psper she read of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and got g sample botGIc; it helped her, she
bought srgc bottle, it helped hor more bought
another ana grew better fast continued its use
and Is nov strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weigh.
ing 40 pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp to w H Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial
Bottles Of this wonderful Discovery Free at E. s.
Leadboatcr Z. Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

INTHE several congressional districts oftbe
State Ia which there were neither straight
out nor independent candidates OPPOSITE g
the regular democratic candidates. the re-
publloans, uader instructions from Gen. " a
hone, RETAINED from voting today, 30 that
the large democratic msj ,ri;y may sH'rd 9
plausible pretext to the present republican
Senate for passing the Force bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
linhtheria from Animals

MARTINsv1LLE, lad. Nov. 4-Mias
cases OF diphtneria, SONS of them fa'ai,
have been puzziiDg physicians in this lo-
cali.y for some tina. Several sill cted
families. 1t is positively known, ccuid not
have contracted the maladS from any in
footed person. I,4uiries revealed the iaet
that three cas- had died, 1t is believed, o.!
diphtheria and that they had communicated
the mandy to the children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

25 cents invested in bottle of Salvation
Oh will do great deal of good. Boy t..
Try it.
The saying time ia money" is hest iilus
tratsd by the prompt action OF DR.. Buii'
Cough Syrup 10 ell cases Of coughs COLDS,
81. Price 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD & L0rHRCP,
CORNER tn and r sTRsE Ts ". W,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Tuesday, Nov. 4. 1890.
DIBBON DEPARTMENT.

The Hobby Season" is r. idly sr-
preaching hence you should take sdyan-
tage of this very raro opportunity and
supply yourselves at cnc,.
We ahall offer, beginning Tuesday, The
very best quality Sa in Edge Mcice Bib
bon, Ply inches wide, st 23c ger yard.
Same as sold here.ofo for BE.
Gam, rib5or, 3A inches wide at Zoe
Per yard. Sold heretofore for 3 1l3c.
Colors are Garnet, G.bein, Myrtle,
Ciol, Robins Egg, Coq1clicot, Cardinal,
Brown, Like, Bronze, Terra Gotta, CAFE
au Lait, Sage, Tan, Grange and Amethyst.
First floor, first annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

While we cannot prevent people f,om
contracting catarFh, We can cure them win
o s.ul's Cs.arrh Cure. Sold e7eryWheTe
for 25 cen
An unpleas.nt passenger 10 aetreet car
is cryiOg baby La SUCH cases Dr.. Bui's
Baby Syrup should ne given TO The little suf-
fsrsr to ease its troubles. Price oaly %
enta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

TEE RRGuLAR Sou hern Outrage" e!ec-
,ion trick was not emitted this time, but
il was pa3ed almost too late to do any
GOOD Az usual 1t came from Chicago, ffom
watch city. yesterday evening, kilograms
were cent to all parts of the oouotry, to the
ST. that q postmaster, with bis wife and
son. had last besn driven out OF Florida on
account Of his northern republlcanism, al d
! ed hsd his exit expedited by the reception
~ a letter ornsmeutsd with picture OF
skull and cross bones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
a LEX A N DRIA. " A
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4.

Now THAT the election Is over, tits hoped
8 renewed and concentrated effort may be
made by those whose lot has been cast In
Alexandria to help the interests their city
If the money that has been sent away from
hare during the last year and invested IN
other places, had been consolidated and In
vested in the establishment OF two or three
active Industries here, it would not only
have Increased the population and benehteo
th5 general business of The city, oa'
han more prof able to the Investors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
Suicide

OCcooJAN, Va, Nov. 4-The wife of
Richard Davis, liv ng in Fsiriex, near this
place, committed suicide by taking ssrych
nine lsss ligns. No cnuss is assigned for
thA ACT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET Vow. 3.-Reev
the market was reported lower: native Steers
sold at 3 O5sS5 Is and Fus aud Cows ut 5Ca
81 50 per 100 bs Ca.vcs-msrkot lower; Yeas
> 0OaS7 90 ner i0l lbs: Western Calves ION
$500 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lfm's-the ma. k
OF is steady for Sheep, aud u cent higher Tor
Lambs; sheep ari Mt 4,S5 %, and LAMBS . 50s
81 co per 100 lb', Hogs market tt2ady at 60
as SO per 100 It's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

BURNED TO DEATH.-At Peoria, ILL.,, yesterday
Mrs. Jsmes Il. Carico WAS eDgsged in cleaning q
carpet with gssoine, while on bed in the SINE
room lay little LADY. In some manner tho
gasoline caught fire aud sptad over the room. 1t
80 frightened tho woman that she ran screaming
from the room, forgetting her child. The fire de-
parm,nt extingulsted the blAza but when the
nfsut was RS ued it was found 10 be terribly
burned Its eyes WAS turned and its fingers burn
Ell off, and it died IN couplo OF hours.
At youth Bethlehen Pa, lat night Mrs Arsene
F. julian, while going down s5airs with lighted
con-oi lamp and carrying her one-y old child,
stumhl oil and fell TO The bottom The lamp eI.
cd, d, and no her and child were horribly burn
ed 10 other person wss in the house at the
time, &nd hep srrivel Cnly whom the elghbors
aw the blazing woman running sbout the yard.
Whie the neishbors helped enfiuguish the wo-
m4us clothing the chiljiwas burning in the hot s..
n either eau live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

BALTIMORE. Nov. 3-Hogs-Thero is y very
he.vy tfeIing sRs this week, nearly 200 heal
more than last Eondsg. Their qlality is i'e
ss good "a that OF last week's ole, inss. Tn :
aud is only moderate st 4aAasc lower fl II Is
than last week. We quote the range at 6s5's! $
with full number st the outside figure; wcst
sales st 5ss5a. cepts Ter ID net. Receipts OF
HOES this week IL, ASS head Rece pit OF h ep
snd Lamb 1883 hssd, with sses nj 500 to 50 ."
per 100 lis for sheep and Ismts 4s6s ceuis
per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

FROM THE news received at this Office up
to 4:3O Q. N. to day, General Lee has been
elected by q Satisfactory, If not large, ma
jority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. Nov 3.-ht
Union stock yards this week 100 Cattle vore OF
the market and sold as follows: Best 4 y.
good 2iaa3⁣ medium 3a3t.c; common "a
2iac per h. 636 Steep ard Lambs were otfeI-
ed old sheep 3.4ih Lambs 5a6c ser II.
Cows and Calves sold NJ $ 5a15. Market gvnc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MAREET. Nov 3 There is meth.
ing new to day of the Flolr market; Jobbers are
buying to supply current needs; KILLERS are IN
and not pressing sales; so figures move in thor
direction. Wheat Is fairly active for tie best
samples, but other scrts are ho,vy and sell
strictly as 10 er ,de, making The long range Of
from so to 1O3. Corn il stronger at 90 to 6l for
choice old crop; so TO So 10 new the latter Is
.ther 100 green yet to handle with ssfCty. ly)
60 to TO- Oats 40 to52. Eggs 23 to "a EuS-
ter is dull TT ID to IS Apples veal Cave Pc.
tatoes Chestnus and 9th r produce sr5 wait d,
Nj Iced and Hay withou: charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

Why PEOPLE who are hunting Tor town
,os ipyestme nts should pess by Ale1andris
is by no mesus the least OF the strange
things of this evensful age. With eVary
conceivable natural and artificial advantage
for large and prosperous city, maoy OF
which have teen awaited of. and sfordiog
cheap homes to the surplus population OF
the national capital. only twenty minutes
away. and OF which 1t is the port for all iarge
Yaasels. from the necessity OF the case the
civ must grow, and investments mere no"
g n hardly fail to be profitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
TELEGaApHIC BREVITIEs.

The lsrgs coai sheds of Edward Leaven-
worth ct Amsterdam, n Y, were burned TO
the ground this morning. The loss will
amount to $25 ,0O0
jamin II. Huber, stoIekeeper and postmss.-
er at Hubers Pa wss found saot dead in his store
this morning. Some time ago thieves entered
the store and Hober arranged spring gun to
shoot them shou d they return. The gun was
found dis harged tfis morning and Huber Is be-
ievei to have shot himself while setting the gun.
Rollins Einghsm who left Kansas City, Mo-,
Sunday, left behind him forged deecs of transfer
upon tho estate of his late step, mother Mrs Gem
,rAl George c. Bingham, sggregstiDg 92o,0Oo.
The premature explosion of dynamite charge
st stone quarry in the suburbs OF Louisville
ytstriay, KILLED ore man, and slightly injured
Line other lsboIers.
The Springfield, Ill, coal operators say that
rather than pay the advance demsnded by
the men they will let the mines be idle all winter.
The roll OF petitions already received in the
Birchall murder case is two hundred feet long and
contains ten tn: usard signatures.
A perfectly formed girl infant, weighing one
and-a-half pounds was born near Wabash, lnd,
sunday night.
Patrick Walsh g policeman, was arrested IN
Troy, N. T.. this morning charged with killing
his vito.
Gen. Bernois. ono of the leaders Of the sWi'
revolution in 1S4S is dead.
The first snow of the season fell st Nytck, N.
T., this morning.
Show fell in Western Kew York and { hio to-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
sTAsLER & CO.,
-3IAaFIELD s. HALL,
DRUGGl 1878.

OVElsI TIHOc aTu I aIIIa1 SDIOot,
Prescriptions speciality. English, French
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
E<rina Cologne Magnets, Hedyoania GeraniuI
aud Florids Water Genuine LubiD's Extrscte; ;
soonges. Hsir Brushes and Combs; best English
ToosS Brushes fad assortmant Of Patent ded'
ciaes, Coxes Geiatine, Corn Starch Sea Moss "a,
rino; Spices OF Gil kinds, and select aSock CT al
articles god By druggists at prices "s low as ING
,s1oe ,rality can DO obtained elsewhere. acc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
rpABLE CovERs, TIDES, AND PlLLo v
SUAMS.

l6DLh Wv l1biA1-i 4AA'D = i'tA's
sHAMS.
We ere offering Plain and Fancy Che
Mile Table Covers, with ard without
fringe siz, Al to 12-4. Price Toe to IS.
Velour Table Covers. with plain ard
fancy centers and sold embroidery. Size
A 70 12-4 Prics 81 to SIS.
Especial" G 4 Fancy Cher 10 Table
Covers IN artistic designs. 0nly $50
each.
Chenille, Velour, and Felt Piano Gov
ers-Full siz, Chenille Piano Covers, in
God, Blue, Drab, and combinations OF
Blue al d Gold, Card. snd Ecru, Blue and
Drsb. &C, &C 81 to So each.
Plain and Fancy Vel,u VI Piano Covc.s,
embroidered in Gold, various pricts and
styles.
Felt Piano covcr,, with silk enbrOid.
cry, 1915 ST.
Tapestry Table Govern with K; ted
fringe in pretty combinAt of coler-
ings, extra value Sizes A 10 IA
Prices $3.50 TO So 80.
Plu.h and Felt Man.el Lambreq ins,
UhUUroLle JILL dau hIOstCu liiHEtos ~.
tos1o.
Embroidered Table scarfs. G5c to
$1a7.
Fancy Silk scsrfs AID Tidi,- DC, 5oc
75c, and 81.
Farcy Velour snd Felt Mats &c, TO-,
49, 25c ard 81.
Handmade Lace Bureau scarfs, in rich
ard original designs. So and upward.
Hand made Lace Tides. 70c Zoe,
81, and S125.
MAchioe-made Lsco 1i.ier, s., Ice,
lie, 49,, 2Oc, and 25c.
Lsrse assortment Of Lace Pillow
shams, 81 inches square, Bic pair SO
ilches square, 45c pair; 80 incheP, SOC
per pair.
Better grades, SO inches sqa.re e8s
per psi-; 50 iucOes square, 75c per p III
(Tbis department hss been moved to
second q )or Of first annex
ae- GOODS DELIVERED TX ALE&-
ANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04
CARD.

a CARD.
We, the republican Of Cum SPRING., do contra-
dict the stat, ment published on the 31st that we
would c2dose me canGi;acy Of hun. f. Hume or
c e. -ey, mansgsr OF the club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

ATEw cge9kNTs received to-day at
J, C. MIL9U22is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

We have e!so received the I0IloWlng:
Mr. J. F Compiler living near ColVin
Run, has the second crop of raspberries In
he garden. These same vines bore profuse-
ig in ses5on. The berries are very large
and OF foe flavor. They are the red va
isty and snli blooming "-Fairfar Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-04

4 REMARKABLE sEAsoN.-Oar old friend
Mr. E w KincbeIoP, Of Clifton, writes to
Us under date OF October &c: To-day We
have cherry trees ard strawberries In bloom
and have inst gathered ripe tasberries for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-25
MAINE FARM NOTES.

The ~. Alhaus cheese factory is max
To. about 800 pounds of nice cheese
each day, seven days in a week. Mr.
Whittier says this is the last season he
shall make cheese.
Farmer. In Rumford are we'll along with
their having. Hay thus far has been Sc
cured in excellent condition. Owing to
the rust the ost crop is in an uncertain
condition. Some f Ids are Just heading
out and many iear they will have 10 be
cut and cur for fodder Corn co1tinues
to look we'll but is very BACKYARD.
rhe apple crop was damaged by the
young tornado of the sth instant, more
than anvthi' = else /, this vicinity, con
sequsntly 1t will be rather light.
The Bridgton correspondent of the
Maine Farmer states thai the Bridgtou
creamery il making nearly 2poo pounds
of butter per week, aud that It finds a
ready sale at about . cents per pound.
II this j. so the proprietors ere doing a
good business ut the expense of the
farmers rs the.- pay but "a cents per
inch for cream. or at the rare of Is cents
per pound for the butter Ten cents PEI
pouad seems TO be a very good profit
Corr. EaSterH argus.
The grounds OF the Northern Cumber.
land Agricultural Society in South Hsr
rtsnn will probably be ia good shape,
and all fenced. in season tor the fair
which viii be held early in October
The track is finished, and the Judges
stand built, and there have been tive
races on it. the last being on July It'll
1t is said that the society will need te
enforce the prohibirory Law a little more
in the future IL they wish to make theil
shows successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-25

Every Republican l~arnal In the ebs1n-
try shoaid urge that the bill known "a
the Tonnage biIR- now upon Speaker
Reeds table, and lately passed by the
senate he t4ksn thcrsfsom and imnie-
diafely put upon ia passage. This Dill
look. 10 the rsyiyaI o. American .hsp-
ting, = HIGH has become extinct More
than half century ago. when ships
were made ~ wood, the merchant ma
fine Of this e0uafry was one o.
our greatest interests, sources Of wealth
and the strong arm Of our national
power.
How IA IL new IL il ~ about as low
an sbb az IL can be, Of little or no worth
a. gainful occupation, and a. an arm OF
the government IL has simply ~itiered
away. What We want, therefore, ~
merchants and underwriters, ships and
sea0en Of our own, vessels constructed
Of iron and steel wholly owned by
citizens Of the nited States and fly
ing he American flag. and manned by
American seamen. These we had 10 the
years gone by, when the country had
not reached the civilization 0f to-day
10 the time Of wooden ships we were
the admiration Of the world There
(. no reason why we cannot, but on the
contrary every reason why we should,
improve upon our former prestige The
bill, therefore, which has just passed the
Senate and which We urge upon
Representatives. 20 promptly pass In
he House, IL an effort In the right
direction and should be hailed with de
!. ght by every right thinking American
citizen who wishes 10 see his country
81 nme In the age of iron and steel her
former position among the Nations, in
he long ago age OF wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-07-25

series Of Camp-1setings this year ~ fol-
lows AT Sebsso Lake. Angus s o; o,
Richmond canp-ground. August ls; at
Msrsnocook, Sept. Sc.
s S. knight, Grand Chief Tempiar has
charge Of the arrangements for the Good
Templsr. Grove Meeting at Sebsgo, and
co pains will be spared to make these
meetings interesting. Leading members
Of the order and others will be among the
list of speakers. The best of music has
also been secured.