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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
Alexandria.

4 recent number Of the Ale xandria Pro-
gress contains the following interesting
facts about that old but growing town:
Number OF inhabitants, seventeen thousand
live hundred; value Of real estate in 1888,
$4,000, 900; value OF personal estate in 1883,
si,5O0,OO0; receipt of the city in 1889, $751;
I6l.53. Industries in active operation
two brewing companies, one with yearly
capacity Of one hundred thousand barrels
OF beer; shoe factory, capacity Of sixty
thousand pair of shoes per year; cracker.
cake and candy factory consuming per
year eight thousand barrels Of -four and
one thousand two hundred barrels Of sugar;
two fertilizer factories with yearly ca
pacity OF twenty-five thousand tons and
eight thousand tons respectively; three door,
sash and blind factories, employing two hum
dred workmen daily; bottle beer crate fac
tory; three boiler and machine shops; iron
foundry; taunery largest in Virginia.; Rich
m0nd and Danyille railroad shops, with a
monthly payroll OF $4,000; ship yard; soap
stone factory; six cigar factories; i've
wholesale grOcers, whose sales last year
amounted 10 over 5000, 900; pickle and cat
sup factories; four brick yards with daily
capacity Of $4,000 bricks; whisky distill-
ing capacity OF 10, 600 barrels per year; three
-four and grist mills; wholesale drug firm
wholesale china and glass firm; United
States mail package box factory, employing
over one hundred hands daily; seven bread
and cake bakeries consuming fifty barrels
Of -four day, or q yearly consumption OF
1860 barrels; five wholesale coal firms
whose sales per year amount 10 100000
tons; two wholesale whisky firms; 5000
bushels OF oysters are reported sold
here per year; 10000 barrels OF -four. 6,0C0
barrels OF oil, and 1900 barrels'of sugar
were sold last year; Baltimore United Oil
Company have located here 20 furnish their
agents for the State Of Virginia with that
fluid; 1900 tons of ice was sold by one firm
alone; upwards Of $4,000 was spent in the
erection OF dwellings in this city during the
past year. These are facts that go 10 show
that Alexandria is not behind her sister
cities Of the Old Dominion in progress aud
advancement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

nesday afternoon last with relatives and
friends who had assembled 10 witness the
nupilals OF Mr.. Robert l.. Dulany, formerly
OF this state, but now Of Duluth. Mnn.,)
and Miss Ann Randolph Carter, one OF the
iairest daughters Of the 'Old Dominion
Inc ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Is. L. Turner, rector OF the church. The
ribbons were held by little Mamie Turner.
daughter OF the officiating clergyman, aud
Rob Meade, cousin Of the bride. The
church was darkened and beautifully
dressed with chrysanthemums. Promptly
at 2:3O the bridal party entered the church
TO the time Of Nendelsshon's Wedding
March, which was played by Miss T.. c.
Wright, OF Essex county.
The nshers We're: Messrs. Rich. Lee, VIII
liam Beverly, Douglas Simms, JACK Shep-
nerd, John Hill Carter, and Dr. Bradley.
The trademarks We're: Misses Alice Mercer,
Bessie Meade, Ellen Charleston, Katherine
Green. Amer Dulany, aud Lucie Meade.
Miss Jane l.. Carter was maid OF honor, and
Mr.. Cassius c. Dudley was best man.
The bride was most bee0mingly attired In
china crepe, made en- train, and trimmed in
ostrich feathers; her veil was Of tulle. fas-
tened with orange blossoms. She carried a
bunch OF la France roses, and was given
away by her uncle, Mr.. W. +. Hite.
The maid Of honor and bridesmaids looked
plqnant and charming in dresses OF cream
null, with large white hats covered with
natural chrysanthemums, and carried
lunches Of the same.
The bride and groom stood beneath "A
large floral bell, as amidst the sweet strains
Of "fhen You'll Remember Me-" the sacred
words were spoken which made them one.
As the final blessing was announced the
spirited strain Of "Carry Ne Back 10 Old
virginia" pealed forth from the organ, and
the bridal party left the church.
They proceeded at once 10 "Edgewood."
the residence Of the brides mother, where
short reception was held. Immediately
after which the bride changed her wedding
robes for handsome travelling suit Of gray
cloth, with hat and furs TO match. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dulany then left for their future West
ern home amid congratulations OF many
friends.
The presents received were numerous and
beautiful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
He Was the Man.

lie did not look altogether like a MUIR
dcrer as he came into the station-h0use, nor
vet altogether like burglar.
IL would be pleased to see the lieuten-
ant" be asked of the house sergeant. 81
have an important confession TO make"
The sergeant. with visions of slices OF a
big reward floating before his mental
vision, tried to get the secret out OF him.
The old man for long time refused.
Finally, after the sergeant had sent out for
several GROWERS Of beer, he consented TO
unb0sOm himself.
"You have heard of TascOtt, the MUIR
derer of the Chicago millionaire Snell!"
ayes, yes" cried the sergeant, hardly
daring 10 breathe.
"Well, cost what it WILL" resumed the
old man, 81 am the man VINO strucS
Billy Patterson" Texas Sinings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
FLEETING FRIV0LITIES.
BITS OF FUN CIRCULATING IN
THE DAILY PAPERS.

Even with the Bagg Family Hurting n
Railroads Feelings-He Was the Mana
Mixed ColIIsion- Given the Russia Lit
tie Election Reform.
"Now, madam said the attorney for the
defendant 10 a little, wiry, black-eved,
idgety woman who had been summoned as
witness in breach Of the peace case,
you will please give in your testimony in
as few words as possible. You know the
defendant"
"Know who:"
"The defendant-Mr. Joshua Bagg?"
"JOsh Bagg! guess | do know him, and
| knOwed his daddy afOre him, and | don't
know nothing to the credit Of either Of 'em,
and don't think"
I'VE don't want to know what you think,
madam. Please say yes or no to my
question"
what question:"
"Do YOU know Mr.. Joshua Bagg?"
Don't | know i'm, thought Wei, l
should smile! You ask Josh Bagg If he
knows me. Ask him if he knows anything
bout trying TO cheat pore wilder like me
out Of a twO-yeaT-Old steer. ASK him II"
Madam, -"
ASK him whose lanU ne gol MS c"Iu
wood of Of last spring aud why he hauled
il at night. Ask his wife. Betsey Bagg, If
she knows anything about slippin' in
neighbours paster lot and milking three
cows on the sly. Ask
"See here, madam
ASK Josh Bagg about that uncle OF his
that died i'm the pententiary out west. ASK
him about lettin' his pore ole mother die in
the pO0r-house. Ask Betsey, Bagg about
putting big brick into lot of butter she
sold last fall
MADAM, tell you "'
"See if Josh Bagg knows anything about
feeding ten head OF cattle all the salt they
would eat aud then letting them swirl down
all the water they could hold just fore he
driy them into town and sold EN-. See
what he's got to say to that"
THAT has nothing to do with the case.
want you TO -"
"Then there was old Azrael Baeg, own
uncle to Josh, got rid Of his native town on
rail tween two days, and Betsey Bage's
own brother cot ketched in neighD0rs
hcn-house at midnight. Ash Josh --'
Madam, what do you know about TINS
case -
IL don't know the first Twin thing bout
it,, but I'll bet Josh Bagg is guilty, whatever
| il is. The fact is. I've owed them Baggses
a grudge for the last fifteen years. and got
myself called an as witness on purpose TO
| git even with 'em. and feel that I've done
/ il. Goodbye. detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

young head and asked her to take lock Of
hair and send it 10 his mother, telling her
that he was true to her and TO his state.
Having obtained permission from Gene
raj Rosecranz to visit the Northern prison
and avail herself of the privilege, she had
carried words Of comfort and consolation to
thebOys in gray held there as prisoners Of
war. Especially was she touched by the
last words OF dying soldier in the prison
near Chicago, who said:
Mothers coming tomorrow. can eat
when mother comes. | can eat what she
gets me. And she will smooth my pillow so
can sleep. You must come tomorrow and
see nv mother"
Next morning she went back, and there a
touching sight presented itself. The mother
sat on the side Of the bed, trying to repress
her sObs so as not TO distress her dying boy.
The speaker joined in speaking words Of
promise and cheer to the dying soldier, and
ere the sun went down his spirit had taken
its light.-Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
FACTS AND FANClES LIKELY TO
PLEASE THEM.

Counting the Steps-A Famous Cat-New
Idea for Boys Dogs Famous in History.
A Reception for Babieo I'm Roanoke.
The limit OF mans capacity for speed and
endurance in travel, under given condi-
lions. il matter OF record, but who has
ro, witnessed the almost ceaseless activity
Of a child. and been led 10 exclaim, Il won
d-r how far that child has travelled today
A gentlemen in Pittsburg recently at
tempted to answer this query IN an in
een.ous way. lie had the floor Of his
nursery covered with white muslin. lie
then strapped 10 the ankle Of an eighteen
months old child "marker," consisting of
ar mixed pad that made plain mark on
Oh. cloth for every step taken.
The child was allowed 20 roam about and
sml-e itself as usual, and at night the
mark, were counted. There were the al
most incredible number OF 6,4o5 marks,
which. allowing six inches 10 each step,
mad. the sum of the days JOurneylngs
80. feet. or almost three-fOurths of a mile.
the child was probably not above the
average in point Of activity and endurance,
and it- feat was that Of many another llttle
one whose mother finds it dropping asleep
BOB her arms at night before the nlghtg0Wn
can Doe c0axod over It's head, while the older
members Of the family wonder "what makes
baby so cross and tired tonight
The gentleman next experimental with
his bow Of nine years, who was out OF school
and i'm a community afi0rding space and at
fractions for rambling. He purchased a
p.lometer. an instrument for measuring dis
tances walked. ON the principle OF the
cyclOmeter used for measuring the distance
Travelled in "a buggy or on bicycle. This he
managed t0 eet into The bottom Of the boys
pocket. among ihc marbles, nails, twine,
knne, aud other br.c-a-brac there collected.
Dos additional weight was not noticed for
f.y days and in that time IL did It's work.
Iu- fist day The Instrument registered
rurand an eighth miles, and the boy was
affHe table for every meal. The second
lIt'. record was ten and three seventies
mir: the third, rainy day. seven and
Me the fourth, nine and eight-seven-
t,.nfl-.
Tine family were astOnished at the result
aud thereafter. when any one complained OF
sNllh of a mile or so. nobody pOoh-pOOhed
llIorthan Bob. one other noticeable re-
l..f Was that Bob got his monthly pair of
Shoes without the usual lecture on the sin
wearing them out So fast.-N outh's Com
IiliNn.
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u,rtinr n Railroads. Feelings.

81 should like TO go out to Lansing on
your road" said man at the ucket-0ihce
Of the Third-street depot the other day, ac-
cording to the Detroit Free Press.
Every we'll
"What is the fareI'
Two forty
THAT is too much. must economic.
am always willing TO be just and liberal,
but there is a limit to my finances. Will
give you 81"
Can't do it."
~ will put the cash right down in your
hand
"NO use"
.Then can't 90. | have to economize."
III tell you how you can get out for
81 30" said the agent.
GLOW -
'W ak"
by George, old man, shake I'll do it.
I'm "A thousand times obliged. thought OF
if first. but didn't want to hurt the rail-
roads feelings, and so kept still. Put Ter
thar, and il | can ever help you save a dol
lar I'll 90 mile TO do it,"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
Dog. F.mou. In History.

lne Greeks raised statues 10 their dogs.
~ ieies sw0re by bis dog, and Alexander
~. treat hOnored his by building city
' "'.' MAGNIFICENT temples which he dedi-
= 'ui u'h mentions a sagacicus dog that
SH.ls fyuhus found beside the murdered
~ Of bis dead master. Afterwards IL
'ens nercely upon two Of the kings sol
defers. Wv
u. ne memory Of "the dog OF Marathon
49, win the memory Of the Greeian he
~ " a' tel with II Ia that famous bat
aRainsl The Persian hosts.
monument was built over the remains
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
SPANNING Middle River.

The iron bridge spanning Middle river at
Mt. Meridian, says the Shendun News, is
approaching completion, and work on the
one spanning South river at Shendun is
being pushed forward as rapidly as posi-
BILE. The completion of these two substan-
tial structures will be of incalculable bene-
lit to this section, which has been hereto
fore at the mercy Of the weGtlIer to great
extent--a heavy rain generally cutting of
all communication with the westward out
side world, until the waters have time to
subside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

NJ. Autschule, Of the Bazaar, has de-
cidedly novel timepiece in his show-window.
II is a curiosity, to say the least, and was
gotten up by f. I. Jordan, a mechanic Of
great skill and ingenuity. The dial is a tin
plate, and the figures that denote the hours
are painted on twelve oyster shells. The
minute hand is table-knife, and the hour
hand fork. The clock keeps excellent
time and very suitable for a restaurateur.
1t is consulted by all passers, especially If
near meal-time. Suffolk Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
A ouest,on of Grammar.

"Now." said the man, who was anxious
10 sell some real estate, "if you will lump
into my carriage | will take you out and
give you the lay of the land"
YOU'RE sure that your grammars all
rightw said the prospective purchaser, eau
tiOusly.
'sHow do you meanr
"You are quite confident, | hope. that
il isn't the lie of the land | am going to
get r'-W ashingtOn Post.
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iIelninc HIM Ont.

The Young Man argumentatiyely)-
don't YOU see, Miss Bessie, that when you
reason in that way you are only begging the
question:
The Young Woman (blusning beautifully
i am sure, Mr.. Peduncle, II didn't ill.,
tend too beg you tO-to ask me any ques-
ton
sudden mastering up Of courage on the
part of the bashiul Mr.. Peduncle and agita-
ted propounding of que 'ti0n Miss Bessie
had been waiting to hear.-Chicago Iri-
bune.
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Her Letter.

The postman's leather satchsl he carries
carelessly,
The good or woe he may bestow he cares In
no degree,
He's letters for good lovers, he's letters nlled
with bills,
And circulars Of soap. cigars, lace curtains,
corn cures, pills.
Down In the postmsns satchel, well hid from
prying eyes, -.
And buried deep beneath the heap little
letter lies.
Doe. il bring a waiting maiden love from .
lover gone AFFAIR."
No. b tier than that. II brings her % fat
large check from her dear papa.
Warren Tribune.
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Awful Mistakes.

Society Editor Dumping up from the
breakfast table)-Elyira, pack my valise
right away. Pm going TO leave for the
mountains in twenty minutes.
His Wife-Why, Herbert, what in the
world is the matter!
Society EditOr-Do you see this item in
nv column? THE Hon. George Jones is
starving at the Hubbell House" | wrote 1t
STAYING. '-ChicagO Tribune.
The Western paper that referred TO the
leader of the party as the greatest chief
among them ALL" and by compassionate
error called him "the greatest thief of ALL
came out in deep mourning the next day for
the editOr-Light.
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Aucus,a Cotton Receipts.

A comparison OF the receipts in Augusta
and those in neighboring towns needs no
further comment to demonstrate the fact
not only that Augusta is the best cotton
market in the Southeast, but also that this
fact is being fully appreciated by the farm
ers of Georgia and South Carolina. The fol-
lowing shows receips at Augusta and neigh
boring inland cities for the week just clos
ed: Augusta, L., 1888; Atlanta, 9,2}2; Athens,
2 s43; Columbus, 3,l9l; Columbia, ;. c.,
LIB: Rome: 4,6lj.-Augusta News.
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Georgia MasOns.

Counting affiliated and unaililiated there
are 5000 Masons in Georgia. Georgia has
a larger proportion of Masons in it's popula-
ton than any other State in the Union. At
meeting Of the Grand Lodge recently
thirty new lodges were chartered. When
Grand Master Davidson was installed in
1894 the debt of the Grand Lodge was over
$4,000. The interest was per cent, and
it required 10 per cent. Of the income to pay
il. The debt Is now reduced to $500, and
the interest from to 4 per cent. At the be-
ginning of last year the debt was $4,000. In
the entire list OF 80 lodges in Georgia only
two are behind in dues.-Augusta News.
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a Country Seat.

At the club. -.
"What on earth has become Of Blink
ms: Haven't seen him in month OF sun
days"
"Didn't YOU know that he retired to the
estate that his family purchased for him In
the suburbs."
"NO; whereabouts"
"Why, in Greenwood; the poor fellows
been dead week. Judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

While an Austrian regiment was ON dress
parade on the "a instant. says the Detroit
Free Press, a bug crawled iolo the ear Of a
sergeant. lie put up his right hand TO re-
Obliged him 10 carry weight of sixty
pounds on his back for fourteen days. Il
10 the big bugs who have the call over there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23
Secrets of Greatness.

Ambitious Youth-"Father, am unwill-
ing to 90 through life a nobody. ! wish to
leave a name. long to breathe the sweet
atmosphere Of fame. | am resolved to be-
come great. viii you advise mef'
Wise Father 18th pleasure. Inc ioun-
A. VI am laying it,"
w. F.-"Next, you need industry and
good habits"
A.Y.-"Yes. What else?p
w. F.-"Always be polite to newspaper
men GOOD News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

According to the Claremont Herald, a
young lady living not very far from Spring
Grove sent to the store for a set Of dress
steels, and when the parcel came home she
thought II rather bulky. On opening out
dropped a set of harness for horse. She
quickly sent them back with the message:
" They do not fit; please exchange for dress
steels."
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Little Election Reform.

"Kin git TO- warrants we're for TO- menw
he asked at the police headquarters yester-
day.
whats your case"
"HypOcrisy an lynn an deceyin'."
"What are the particularsv
"Well, sab. | bet black man dat de
'leckshun would 20 Democratic. II It
didn't was TO Civ him a dollar. IL it did
he was TO drink quart OF kerosene lie. lie
now refuses to drink. Anoder feller agreed
to eat pint of horse-radish, but he won't
tech il. Anoder one was 10 stan on his
head in de mud"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

a iew DAYS ago the editor had the rare
pleasure Of making friends with the most
beautiful cat he ever saw, and he desires to
f.I SOFA something about him. More than
tIt Doe has arranged 10 show you his
picture. faithful likeness, made from
Photograph.
ODD. splendid animal lives in West
p...fnluhia house. surrounded. as he de-
s.-t.- t0 le, by every luxury. He is an
Arufl, hls ancestors having come from
Western Asia. He is quite large, and his
l.l-. silky hair is as white as snow. Unlike
most of the Ang0ra cats, his eyes are OF an
an.H er color, and he can hear perfectly well.
!h- cousin, of that bred generally have
H.H. ewes and are deaf
"llule Lord FauntlerOy" is his aristO-
cratic maine. but he is more Familiarity
AllNU a, Fluffy" 10 may be said, TO his
credit. That le recognizes the latter name
and responds 20 it. but does not know the
m.fe leirutIOus one.
"fa1y" is very Kind and gentle, and
m.r iatn ordinarily intelligent. one OF
l.- pretty ways is 10 take his place in the
ol.Y window OF the house from which he
can catch a glimpse Of the street and the
font door, whenever his mistress goes out,
ami there remain immOyable, no matter
Nlo may come or 20, till she returns.
IS hen be sees her turn the corner Of the
street he leaps down and rushes 20 the door
tY greet her. doing his best 10 reach her
hand and lick it, his way Of showing Alice
zion.
lue photograph nom which this picture
was made was taken by Gutekunst, and the
artist had the good fortune 10 catch the like
ne-- 100 most favorable moment. His mis-
tr-, wanted Fluffy" 10 stand while his
picture was taking, but you know pets
never DO what YOU want them TO DO at the
u.h. tme However, the result is even
Ger than IL he had been standing, for be
.s shown al the instant that he raised his
h.alquckly h. see what his mistress meant
h, oapping her hands suddenly and calling
"tuly" You have seen cats look up IN
t44l say many time, aud the picture is
Perfectly true TO life.
Wonder # we cOuld't persuade his mis-
Trees % add "Fluty" 10 our list Of club
l..s'- Philadelphia Times
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Wanted.

The Northern Neck News has the follow
ing: Wanted Immediately il not sooner,
two hundred hyscians OF undOubted skill
10 come 10 the Northern Neck and try and
stimulate the remaining fragments Of the
Republican party. A steady job from now
on. 4 feeling for suffering humanity
prompts the above.
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A Virginia Wedding.

The Manassas Gazette OF the 18th con-
tanned an interesting account OF the we'd
ding Of Mr.. Robert l.. Dulany and Miss
Ann Randolph Carter. who were so Sc
riously injured In the recent accident on
the Pennsylvania railroad near Pittsburg.
while on their wedding tour:
''st. Pauls Church. Haymarket,' II says
"was crowded to Its utmost capacity Wed,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-23

Here is a new thing for the boys-a lever
Nopelllng sled. The hand piece Of the pro
ie.Iu- device is hinged TO two arms. The
li.ni arm is hinged at the lower end 20 the
Onward part Of the runner, while the lower
tnd 70 The rear arm is left free, and on the
eai las "a spur Of tempered steel, which en-
cages Itself in the snow or ice when IN use.
h'.a arms pass between the sled aud the
A>'e. The arrangements for propclling the
,'ei are The same on both sides. IL is pro
.l d by a motion similar 20 that Of row.
,nf with short stroke with the hands a
..ns stroke is produced with the levers, and
Us stated that because Of the great pur-
"Hi make line speed on snow or ice. IL
t,} Dec guided IN going down hill.-lron
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A Ham.

Lightfoot-Runley tells me he had chills
and lever in the war.
Veteran-He did. lie had chills when
the shooting commenced and fever when he
stopped running.-Lowell Citizen.
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AnIntelIeRent Animal.

Cautious Dame-Are you sure this morse
is suitable for lady 10 drive!
Liyeryman-Yes'm. He's Il very intell'-
gent boss, mum, and won't let you run him
into anything.-Street 4 smiths Good
News.
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with whom was playing euchre liar, and
| think he and | and the collision got mixed
up. However, there was a mistake in the
date Of the policy, and 90 no benefit, and
| want nothing more to do with such insur-
ance. Makes policy holder too reckless
with his mouth. New York Sun.