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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-02
COPARTNERSHIP NOTICES.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 25, 1890.
NOTICE Is HEREBY given that the partner.
IN ship lately existing between the undersigned,
under the firm name of GORMAN 81 PETIT, has
this day been dissolved, and that Patrick F. Gor.
man is authorized to collect, receive and receipt
for all debts due the said firm, and all persons
having claims against the said firm are requested
to present the same to Patrick F. German ior ses'
tement JAS. L r r. :, ~; LcD,r.n
hereby notify the patrons of the late firm OF
German 4 Petit that I will in the future conduct
the business lately carried on by the said firm,
and solicit the continued patronage OF our friends
apps 1w oOoMoN.
HRENoH PEAS, very fine, for sale BY
feb5 J. C. MILBURN.
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l. John S. Beach, Clerk of tho Corporation Court
OF the City of fAlexandra, do certify that James
K Cation, Commissioner above nsmed, has exc
caed bond. with approves security, in the penalty
Of $500. Testo:
spllSts JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
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AUCTION SALES.
RvR, r. Lucss. Auctioneer.

By Z. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.
SALE OF LARGE AND
| VALUABLE IRA CTS OF LAND AND FISH
FRIES ON THE POTOMAC RIVER.
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Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
HOW IT WORKED,

Good morning Jack whvI layep't
seen you for month past. What in the
world is the matter with you You 81 EN-
to have renewed your youth"
Well Phil, have. Don't you remem-
Der the last time saw you, how mlsera-
bic | was ? Sick and blue, and in that
sort of mood u man gets sometimes when
he feels the most noble thing in life is to
go straight TO the dcyi.n
Not so bad rs that, hope at all
events you didn't 20 that way you src
looking far too happy and hearty
" Thank goodness, no or rather thank
Vinegar Bitters. Do you rememD,r that
day | saw you last. when you recommend
ed that remedy 60 me so persistently. and
| was first veX-d and then half convinced"
[ remember it perfectly. and you
needn't say another word upon the sub.
ieCt; your looks tell me that YOU took the
medicine"
mo doubt of it everybody remarks
upon my improved looks and temper but
| must really tell you all about it. got
the old style, as you recommended. and
didn't mind the bitter taste at ALL fin
ished the bottle in about two weeks. and
was greatly improved, 50 much so that
| determined to change off and try the
new style.
Wen, how did you like it?"
You told rue your wife preferred tn
new style, / he!ievc;wcll, must say Iagre
with her. like the Old style very much
but the new is a finer, smoother, more ex
pensiye preparation"
' believe it is; in fact, have heard
50, and l wonder the Mcdonald Drug
Company sell it for the same price thew
do the old style, because il is really very
costly preparation"
well, that dosnt concern u Who
was it said that people fancied themselves
pious sometimes when they were only
bilious? No matter! was only gcineto
say that believe people often seem wicked
wien 1t IS only their liver, or their stom-
ach, or some other cantankerous organ of
the body so out of order they couldn't be
good if they tried"
" And if al the miserable dvspepsia
and victims of biliousness, headache and
the thousand and one ills that flesh is heir
to would only take Vinegar Bitters. what
a happy world this would bel"
" | shonld recommend the new stvle."
never go back on the old style"
Well, they can nay their money and
take their choice for both kinds work ad.
mirably,"
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
Tanning the Puma.

Mr.. William Liant Carpenter gives in
Nature an account of tame puma which
was exhibited in Montana. Mr.. Witch,
the owner of the puma, had devoted
eighteen months to the training of the
animal. Proofs of this training were
given one evening at the store of the
owner.
The beast not having been fed for
twenty-four hours, its master trailed
pieces of raw meat over her nose and
mouth, watch the puma did not attempt
to eat until the word was given, rs to a
dog. Occasional attempts were made.
but twist OF the ear by Mr Witch
was enough to control her.
When meat was placed few yards
away, the puma fetched it by word of
command, and permitted the meat to
be taken from her mouth by her master,
who fouGlad her as he would cat.
a very fine dog, a cross between a
pure setter and a pure St. Bernard, 5
years Old, named Bruce, is on inti-
mate and even aEactionate terms with
the puma. who allowed him to remove
meat placed upon her jaws, and to eat
#. On one occasion the puma, who is
often allowed to range the house. the
dog and Mr. Wittich slept together in
the same bed, anl tn, master was wax
enel by the puma attacking some one
who cane 20 roaao him in the early
morning,
When the puma is tied up, the dog
goes to sleep alongside her, and kisses
her, and the puma responds with a
short, sharp bark Of greeting. The
puma follows her master through the
streets Of the town. but has torn to
pieces several strange dogs when unac-
companied by her friend Bruce.
Mr.. Witch believes that this is the
only puma known to be in captivity and
comparatively tame. In training her
he has chiefly used the whip. Her
memory is short, and three weeks in
termi5sion OF the performance necessi-
tates much extra training and trouble.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
Natlonai soIuIers' Home.

WASHINGTON, January 24.-There is to
be an interesting contest in the House
over the vacancies in the Board of Man
ayers of the National Soldiers Home, oc-
casioned by the deaths of Gen. John F.
Hartranft, of pennsylvania, and ex-Gov-
ernor Martin, of Kansas. These posi-
tions are filed by joint resolution of the
two houses. 1t is the custom to keep the
board about equally divided politically.
Both of the deceased members were Re-
publicans and the surviving members
comprise three Republicans and five
Democrats. 1t is altogether probable
that even were the House Democratic the
the successors of Governors Martin and
Hartranft would be Republicans. And
there can be no doubt that they will be
Republicans, as the Congress is Republi-
can in both branches Several Joint reso-
lutions have already been introduced in
the House naming men for the vacancies.
The most prominent man on the list of
candidates is General Russell A. Alger.
of Michigan, who is the beneficiary of a
joint resolution introduced by his old
army associate and political lieutenant,
General Cutcheon, who is chairman of
the house committee on military affairs,
to which the resolutions were referred.
Another well-known aspirant is Major
Geo. W. Steele, an ex-army officer and a
member of The last three Congresses.
Owen, of Indiana, has introduced Joint
resolution providing for Steele's selection.
Other candidates in whose behalf resolu-
tions have been introduced are General
Gregg, of Philadelphia, and General A.
L. Pearson, of Pittsburgh who naturally
claim the succession to Hartranft. 1t is
said that half dozen other noted ex-
soldiers will be favored by their friends.
The only candidacy in any way political
in its character is that OF General Alger,
who. it is figured wants to get one more
string to his already well strung bow as
soldier candidate for President In 1892.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
WHAT WILL CALLAGHAN SAY ?


bIr. POwderly's Friends Pushing Him for
the Democratic Gubsrnatorial Somina-
tion.
SCRANTON, PA, January 24.-Some per-
sons prominent in Lackawanna politics
think that the holding of the Democratic
convention in Scranton means the posi-
BILE selection of General Master Workman
T. V. Powderly as candidate for the
Gubernatorial chair.
A local leader, whose relations to Mr..
Powdorly are more than friendly, said in
reference to the matter that he did not
think Mr.. Powdcrly would enter irto the
contest of his own course, but the friends
of the General Master Workman, not only
in Scranton, but in somo of the other
large cities of the State. were determined
to have him stand for Governor, and if
Powderly is nominated for Governor by
the Democratic State Convention there
are a number of people who will not be
surpris ed.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
DREAMS.

In dreams walk in pleasant ways,
By limpid streams In sunny dells,
Where peace abides and beauty dwells,
And splendors glow through happy days.
dream of friends whose faith Is fast,
dream Of love that cannot fail
OF joys that never tire nor pale.
OF hopes that beclson till the last
In dreams hear the songs Of birds,
l see the shores Of happy lands,
l feel the clasp of loving hands.
catch the drift of tender words
They are but dreams, Gud as,
Awake TO weep my vaaish.l l.a's'
Awake TO feel the trnt.i =. t4,s-
That dreams can never came t. pass
sometimes wish | ue'er had dreamed
About the things | long FOR so,
For then my heart might never know
How dear their sweet fulfllment seemed
Still let me dream, for oitentmes
The path is drear, the day is bleak,
Ny soul so sad, my heart so weak,
fain would hear the happy chimes.
The happy chimes that fancy rings
Across the dreary moors of life;
fain would see amid my strife
The peaceful visions fancy brings.
Eva Donaldson in Boston Courier.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
RIDDLEBEGER DEAD.

The ex-senator Expired at his Home in
Woodstock, Va, Friday Morning.
WOODSTOCK, VA, January 24.-lIar.
rison Holt Riddleberger, ex-senator, died
this morning at $50 O'clock, after long
illness. His death has been expected for
several days, His family were present
when he died.
Mr.. Riddlebeger was born at Edinburg,
Shenandoah county, Virginia, October A,
1874. He had a common school educg-
tion, and then studied with tutor at
home for Two years. Fe was seventeen
years old when the war began, and was
for three years in the Confederate army
as Lieutenant of Infantry and Captain of
Cavalry. After the war ne studied law
and was admitted to the bar, beginning
his practice at Woodstock, where his
home was. For two years he was com.
rnonwealth's attorney for his county he
serve four years in the House of Dele.
gates, for similar period in the State
Senate. He was member of the Demo
cratic State Committee until 1875, Pres
idental elector on the Democratic ticket
in 1876, and on the Readjuster ticket in
1880. In 1888 he entered the United
States Senate as Readiustey, and mis-
term of service ended in 1899. In the
meantime he had several contentious with
his colleague. General Malone, and dur
ing the late campaign he opposed Malone.
Since 1870 he has been editor of three pa
pers-the Tenth Legion, the Shenandoah
Democrat and the Vdginian.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
RAILROAD snoPs BURNED.
The Huntingdon and Broad Top Company
Lose $50. 600 by Fire.

The Huntingdon and Broad Top Company
Lose $50. 900 by Fire.
HUYTINGDoN, January 24.-The erect
ing and repairing shops of the Hunting
don and Broad Top Railroad, located at
Saxton, Bedford county, were totally de-
stroyed by fire this morning, together
with a new engine and three coal cars.
The building destroyed comprised the
paint shop, storage building for supplies
and machine shops and contents. The
fire is believed to have originated through
spontaneous combustion in the paint de-
partment. The total loss will reach $780,
00O General Manager Gage will COM
mence at once the rebuilding of new
shODs
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
RELEASED ON BAIL.


Engineer Mahoney Charged win Criminal
CuTeiessuess.
CHICAGO, january 24-Engmeer ha-
honey, of the tram which ran into the
funeral procession at Rose Fill last even
ing, killing four persons, was released on
bail this morning.
Two charges were preferred against
him-oue, OF criminal carelessness, the
other, of violating the city ordinances
On the former he was held in 81, 900 bal,
on the other $500. Superintendent
Cuyler, on the Norwestern, furnished the
security. The case against Mahoney was
continued until Tuesday, The inquest
will be held tomorrow morning.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31

\ wcll dr ll man recently entered a
leading men furnishers store and asked
to be shown uspender5. Presently after
due invesd .i.n he selected a certain
style and inquired of the salesman how
many pairs he had in stock. Eight was
tho number and he took the lot, the
clerk meanwhile looking at the custom
er with sU-gi,ion as to his sanity.
There was method in the mans mad
ness You see said he, "when one
has % pair Of suspenders for each pair of
trousers and one hangs the trousers by
the suspenders from the closet nail, the
dependant weight keeps the trousers in
shape and the bag out of the knees.
Moreover" continued this practical lat
ter day Beau Brummell, "think of the
waste of the time involved in the chang
ing of ones suspenders every time one
changes ones trousers, let alone TIE
bother.
"And then consider in such case the
wear and tear in both suspenders and
trousers. Besides, one pair of trousers
may be longer or shorter than another,
and the suspenders, if they have not to
be changed, once adjusted properly, the
process of hoisting up or down, which
causes an expenditure of time and pa
tience, is done away with. II is in
finitely pleasanter and decidedly cheaper
iu the end to have a dozen pair of braces
ON hand" exclaimed the argumeutative
toff in tone Of conviction, as he picked
up his package and strobe ont Of the
doorway. y.-Clothier and Furni5her
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
Some raots About "KeI!cs.n .

Charley Howard was talking to Burke,
the old book store, man few evenings
ago, when a stranger fresh from New
Orleans slipped up, saying to Mr.. Burke;
"What viii you give for a big lock of
jefferson Davis hair?'
"Ah! have plenty of it," answered
Mr., Burke, "Quite quantity"
Then as the stranger walked away
surprised that any one should have the
treasure he thought SO valuable, Mr.,
Burke said:
The truth is | have everything Il relic
hunter wants. 1 have hair from the
head Of many distinguished men dead or
alive. Maybe you wouldn't believe it,
but one-quarter the money put into my
house came from the sale of hair off
George Washington's head"
"Do you know" Mr.. Burke went on,
"that the relic hunter is the biggest fool
on earth. Any relic he may want has
no value. 1t is simply question of low
much he is able to pay. l can always
size a man up as he comes in and am
therefore able to hit him Just right.
Take n battlefield relic" said Nj.
Burke after pause. Il 20 home, say,
and get my wife to mark half dozen
pieces Of ribbon as | want it. Then l
pound two bullets together and fasten to
the ribbon. They are bullets, you know,
which met in mid air on the Kenesaw
field. l Put one in the showcase with
fha card and tIa Others in .. 6ra,var A
relic hunter buys the only one, but as
soon as he is gone the drawer is opened
and another takes its place. They cost
about a dime and bring in five. At
la1t1 CCuatif.1tipn
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
FsedIng tho cnIe,.en. py clnel.,.orI..

Fred Leach, of Ansonia, has some fine
poultry, and he believes in feeding them
as regularly as he eats his own meals.
He is unable to be at home at night be-
fore the chickens go to roost, and in
order that they may be fed without fail
he has rugged up an apparatus which
works like charm. The usual quantity
of corn is placed in tin can, which is
suspended from a string and weighted.
An alarm clock in the outer coop releases
the string at a certain hour, the can
turns bottom side up and the corn is
scattered. There are four coops and
each has it's can, all working at the same
time.-New Haven Palladium.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
Very Erigid.

"Been having trouble?" asked one
travelling man of another.
"Some."
"Girl gone back on your"
"No, but her father has,"
dismissed you in a summary manner.
En-?
"No. In a wintry er."-Mer-
chant Traveller.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1890-01-31
The Great Blood Purifier

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minutes-Try it.
The only Temperance Bitters
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Bowels and renders a perfect blood
circulation through the human veins,
which is sure to restore perfect
health. Bs5"A beautiful book free.
Address, r. H. MCDONALD DRUG
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-09-26

gymnasium and the biceps of the anna
teur Samson soon grow soft again as his
interest in the work flags. AS for the
dietary discipline that generally accom-
panies this violent form of training, he
considers it humbug and altogether I'M
necessary.
Professor Checkley claims that the
strength born of these harsh methods is
superfcial-only skin deep, as it were
and has no staying qualities, says the
Chicago Herald. He says the muscular
system Of man is not made up of chest
and biceps, and that any principle of
training which fails to educate the en-
tire physical being is false, improper
and injurious. Punching sandbag may
be good thing for the arms. but will
scarcely increase ones permanent
strength or permanent health. A man
may be able to do this to perfection, and
still be ignorant of how to carry his own
body. He characterizes this kind of
exercise as "outside" training that is
Improbable, and which often proves
more than harmless mistake.
The foundation of Professor Checkley's
method is, first, how to breathe, and
second, how to stand, "Do these cor
rectly and you will have mastered the
A B G of physical health" says this
athletic apostle "The office of the lungs
being of the very highest Importance, it
follows that to neglect them means dam
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-09-26
what Interested Him.

Young Mr.. Hankison had sat in EN-.
barrassed silence for some moments
looking at the shapely fingers of the
lovely girl as if taking the measure OF
one Of them for golden circlet. Pres
emily he spoke.
Miss Pinkie," he said, you will not
think I am taking too great liberty,
hope, if ] ask you "a somewhat per
sonal question:"
Certainly not, Mr.. Hankison, replied
Miss Pinkie, softly.
"Then please tell me-" he rejoined,
show you got those warts off your
knuckle. Ny little sisters hands are
covered with them"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-09-26
Would Like to Move.

Little Johnny W is 4 years old,
and formerly lived in Brixton. His
parents now reside in Bayswater. The
other day Johnny's natural aptitude for
fun and mischief led him to commit
some triding misdemeanor, which was
promptly rebuked by his mother. She
dwelt upon the fact of Gods seeing us
and always knowing what we are doing.
The idea seemed to impress Johnny
forcibly, and for several moments he
remained silent. At last he broke out
with:
"say. mother, does God see every
thing in Bayswater?"
"Yes," was the solemn reply. "He
sees our every act"
Whereupon the young sinner ex-
claimed:
Good gracious, mother! let's move
back to Brixton!"-Pick-Me-Up.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-09-26
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

TEASPOONS kill more people than
bullets.
SUCCESS that has not been won can
not be enjoyed.
IF you want things to go right, live
right yourself.
IT is hard to ruffie man who Keeps
close TO God.
You must keep very still if you would
hear God speak.
WHEN we cannot Justify ourselves We
despise ourselves.
LIZ you are Christian you have a body
guard.-Ps. xxxiy, z.
Do THE deeds of Christ and you will
have the joy of Christ.
GoD never made anything too small
to be something of His glory.
If God keeps you waiting, don't be
impatient. He always pays good in
terest.
The prodigal had first to come 20
himself before he could come to his
father.
If there wasn't 30 much money in
the world there would be more re-
ligion.
1T is Gods love that saves man. and
not his own understanding of the
process.
WE cannot possess anything until We
first possess the spirit that will enable
us to enjoy it.
MANY men go to church for the same
reason they wear mustache. Because
it's the fashion.
WHEN Goliath was grinding his sword
he didn't know it would be used to cut
his own head of.
In the Jewish people God was speak
ing to nations, but in Christ He speaks
to the individual
SATAN never had any rest while Job
was alive. He had to keep walking up
and down in the earth.
The man who can be rich in both
worlds at the same time is man whom.
God loves and angels admire.
WHENEVER you look upon q sinner,
remember that the Son of God wants
to build a temple in his heart.
The people most in danger of going
to he'll are those who expect to go 10
Heaven, but neglect to make the start
COP has never made any attempt to
explain Himself to man. All He has
ever tried to do has been to manifest
Himself.
THERE are two words in our language
for which we should never grow tired
of thanking God. They are "Love"
and whatsoever" Take away either
one and we are all forever lost, but
while both remain "whosoever will
may look to the cross, which proves
J that God is love, and live.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-09-26

Unlucl1y Thirteen.

Tits custom on some street railways
to give annual passes, which are num-
bered. These passes are not necessarily
shown each time man rides Oh the
cars of that line, but each one bears Il
number, and when asked for his fare.
the holder of the pass calls the number
of his pass.
Not long since the holder Of pass No.
10 on one Of the Seattle lines got on a
car, accompanied by two ladies, for
whom he must, OF course. pay fare. 1t
happened that the conductor was new
man and not acquainted with the pass
system.
nuest of fares, aud the first person he
approached was the holder of the pass.
The gentleman handed him dollar
70 take the ladies' fares from, at the
same time remarking distinctly "Thir-
teen"
The conductor took the dollar and
then began ringing the bell eth e the regis regis
ter. "Ding, ding, ding, ding Ding
ding. ding, ding" went the bell.
aHere. here" broke in the passenger,
swhat in thunder are you trying 10
dol" on+oa -
paw for thirteen?'
p mo YOU double-breasted lunkhead!
T hold PASS No. ID, and want to pay for
two ladies!" ...
sOh." exclaimed the conductor y
mildly awhy didn't you say so betorel
Then the bell-pulier gave the passen-
oer hack his change and inwardly DE,
e. eenra;nad to get even on the first small
bow that attempted to steal q r'oe'-
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