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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

DIFFICULT PEDEsTEIANIsM.-Tae rnisS
which insidiousiy penetrated everything
Yesterday and rendered the locks cf many
compelled 10 be ont as liquid es Gideon q
fseoa, bagsn freezing as 1t fell early les;
night, aud By the time the chuEcnes sno
Opera House poured forth their streams OIL
humanitg, the raVements hso become en-
caesd with q vsneerlng OF Ice. rendering
walking extranlsly difficult aDd not littia
dangerous. Numbers sought the 1iGdia OF
the a,ree,e, but there, too. one hat to re 80
nonnh Ga tho alert a. ia ascending tho Nat
ferhorp. tbs cobble s.cnes presenting g!is-
tsrIrg coverings CT Ice, Dad where bou!deis
were encountered tho danger was about Is
apparent es on tho ei2ewaika. Men, women
and children slngle-G.ed 10 the wagon waFs
in the Greary oieych 10 their bones, while
others. with effected braYado, kept TO the
nsyemsn,a in order &c tempt Pfoqiaerce,
Ever and G3on feminine sQuesis, az the
ersne CT mNlc escorts ware graspsd TO escape
falling. broke TIA drsafy sileDcs, while the
rfeady CROUCH of those il TIE middle OF
the streets Gould DO heard till near mid
night. This morning the came es0te OF al
fairs existed. With the ice-hound streets
snti the trees resembling glass, eoene Ia
Siberia vas suggested. Some of the more
thouchtful spr!nkled their psyements with
ashes. sswdugt, So, but the few sldowalke
thus rendered safe wera sanGWiohed between
others presenting an uncertain glacial eur
face. Throughout the Gay TIE weather ha5
been cloudy, misty sad dismal sad pedes-
trlsnispn is still difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

THE OPERA HoUsE.-Mr. Clarance Bsn.
nett and bic company delighted their audi
ence last night with their representation Ct
the drama 50 Royal Slave "a Noble Re
venge" is the play TO be produced to hight
The piecs is we'll wriits0 and Is thoroughly
dramatic. The characters are we'll drawn
and the opportunities for careful and artistic
actiug are excellent. The Atlantic City
Reuie,v says: "Clarencs Bennett ss Richard
Warden Is beyond sl praise, II it is, as ie
conceded, the triumph of good sctiDg to
make ones audience forget themselves in
the joys aud gtiefs CT the actor. then certain
" MIR. Bennett is great actor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
LOCAL 2RSVITIas.

a regular meeting of the City Council will
bs held to-night-the first meeting since de.
cember 8.h.
The Fsuohon Club will give one of their
delightful soirees Rt McBurney's Hall on the
night OF the 20sh.
Notwithstanding the game Law, rabbits
are being killed In this neignborhood and
cent 10 this city in large numbers for sole.
Alexandria Council, Royal Arcanum, will
give banquet at Odd Fellows' Hall to.
night ct which some Of the grand officers
will be present.
Mra. J. E. Cliff, who lives on Otonooo
street, between Columbus snd Alfred, fell
on the elippery sidewalk this morning and
broke her wrist. Sac was attended by DR..
O'Brien.
On motion of The District Attorney Judge
Huehee, of the U. q. court, has directed that
an order be entered In that Court diamiss'
ing the case against Fred. Miller. who was
indicted for sending green goods" circulars
to postofboes In Cu!peper county.
In the House OF Representatives yesterday
Mr. Meredith introduced large batch OF
Interesting bills which effect the District OF
Columbia and northern Virginia jointly, as
taey provide for q public park at ArllDg-
too, q bridge across the Potomac leading
thereto, several suburban railway charters
are esked for, and he also put In the Mt.
Vernon avenue bill.
As will be seen by his advertisement else-
where,J a. Marshall &Bro.are Offering large
stock Of overcoats for men and boys at most
reasonable prices. Their stock Of boota, shoe
and rubbsrs Ia also large and can be pur-
chased at low prices.
Messrs. Ruben & Sons, OF this city, have
secured the contract for furnishing the pewa
and furniture for the new Episcopal church
at Hay market.
Charley Chapman, who IL row at Pittsburg,
writes that Wills Raudolph, coorod, Is in the
hospital there severely hurt, and the doctor BAY
he cannot live 1t was reported here last week
that Randolph hal been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
poARD OF TBADE.-Ths directors CT the

BOARD OF TBADB-The directors CT the
B,srd OF Trade held their monthly meeting
sss night and trsnsacleG good deal o!
ousisess looking toTards the advancement
OF he city.
& COMMITTEES wns appointed to consider
the advlaeollity of rsnilng the room adj Dig
ing that Of the boards room, and keeping 1t
open always for the entertainment OF etrang-
ers who come to the city on bus!nesa.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, By the Board OF Trade OF Alex
andra. city That we heartily endorse the
bill introduced In Congress by the Mount
Vernon Avenue Association asking for al
construction OF this avsEue and that orr
Senators end Representatives bs requested
10 give shs matter their active support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

THEY LOVE THEIR CHIEF.-Iii Is certain
" oommendsb in the railroad enainaers.
conductors. fremen a7d ether employees OF
tho Richmond and DADVille road resident
hers to speek go lovingly OF their cblet, Gap
tain W. Il. Green. II shows That hls con-
duct toward them is universally kind and
oonsde,ste, ard merits their eeteem. They
have often besn heard 10 say that If any
new orders they may receive increases
their duties OF makes them harder TO Gear,
that they car work with Cheerful hea!t,
knowing thgt. as scon as possible, Eeiisf Wili
surely come. a prominent engineer re-
marked yesterday that any men on the
road would heed his call at any houv in the
plight, regardless Of probable pay. L Is 60
much better to serve 3 Rig hearted boss than
G tyrant.-DanuiUe Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
& Million Friends.

friond in need is friend indeed and not less
than one million people have found ju.t friend
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. II you have never used this
Great Cough Medicine, one trial will convince
you that it has wonderful cuIa:ive powers in all
diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs. Each botils
is gnsr.neeed to Co all that is claimed. or money
will be refunded Trial bottles free ut E. 8; Lad
bsater & Bros drug storo. Large bottles SOC al d
81 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

tobeigu
following month which the regular monthly
ebenan
the calculation about $50
bNnhu obeg general
further information 0 any
addressed Mercantile Railway Build
andLo nAsoct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

PERSONAL Lieu Gov. Tyler has sp.
pointed Mrs. Geo. q Nushhsch, cfthis city,
a member Of the Ladies' Auxiliary Commit.
tee of the Worlds Fair Association.
DR. W. G Ashog hasrsturned from e visit
TO Sou west Virginia.
Mr W e. Bar.ha'i, Hho lives In Fairfax
county, near Ocoeq1an, is quite sick.
Mr. E < OBnen left hera few days
since for Wess Virginia. having accepted Q
position On the engineer corps Of the n. &
W. r. r.
Among those WHO appeared before the House OF
Delegates finance committee yesterday WAS Mr..
w. a. smoot of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

DEArHs-Mr. John ]. Gs,moad, cor OF
Mr.. J. NJ. GernoDd. died ct hiG home On
Roysl street, near King, yesterday evening.
alter long illness. Mr.. Garmcnd was %
yeers old and WIS we'll and favorsbly known
in this city, where he hsd lived n,ost all his
life. For SEINE ti,ne ha was assistant enei'
neer on beard the steamer Excelsior, but
more recently had bean employed as ere CT
the englnssro in the building occupied oy
the Geological Survey In Warrington.
Hen7g D;ummond, coloTed, who for q
long tinae ba6 bsen oae OF the county con-
stables, and who WIS well known IN this
city. died at his home nsas Arlington last
CIem. Dorsey, well-knowu colored resi-.
dent Of the city. who for sorae time past Kept
g little wood end casl gard on G!bhnn street,
near Fair!ex, died early this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

Observation-Disclosures Chief Patriarch ".
D Zimmerman installed the Officers of Mar.
lev Eucampment, Nc. 6. I. o. 0. F last
night. ss follows: Chiet Patriarch, D. r
siansbury Ssuior Warden. Frederick kau5;
Scribe, VIM. E Latham Treasurer, W. ".
Sherwood ; Junior Warden. P. NJ. Brad
shaw Outslds Sentinel, w a: Thomas
Iosids Sentinel. e. Robey lat W.. W. D
Zimmerman 81 w, P. E OG; 81 W, ".
N Briseev W., J. NJ. Luckett 1st @.
Of T, R. E. r.. Tyler, 81 G. OF T., J. I. Wat
kips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

How perfect mastery of French conversation
can bs acquired without any grammar or tex
b5ok by q rstis nal common eense process, will b.
fully elucidsted st Prof. Etien1e Lamberts fret
lecsure Thursday, st 4 p. r., at Arlington IDsti
tute, $40 KiEg street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
GRAND OPENING
Of an Immense assortment of
Ladies' NuyilUndePVear
Hamburg Edgings, etc.

Having secured an immense lot of La
dies Muslin Underwear, Hamburg Egg
ings, etc, at a great sacrifice, We propose
to col them at prices to mako them movo
quickly. We sre of.ring genuine BAR
gains and mako mention belog OF few
of thu moro prominent. Convince your
selves.
One lot Chemists at 25c, fine muslin,
ruflsd neck.
One lot ChomIsaa OF &c. very fnomuG.
lin, neatly trimmed.
One lot Chemisea at 49c, worry fac mug.
lin, Hamburg yokes, feather edge finish.
One lot Ladiea' Drawers at 25c, fine
muffin, 2 rows cheering and ruiils.
One lot Ladies' Drawers at Soc, fro
muslin, 4 rows sheering and rufIle.
One lot Ladies' Drawers at 40, fiaa
muslin, 6 fine tusks, with hemstitched
Hamburg.
One lot Ladies' Skirts at Acc, with three
tucks and ruiIls
One los La1!es' Skirts az Toe, With
3 tucks and Hamburg rufils.
One lot Ladies' Skirts at 99c, with 4
tucks and fine Hamburg rufils.
Cne lot Lsdies' Might Dressea at 49c,
tucked yoke and ruff I'D trimming.
One lot Ladies' Night Dresses at Toe,
yoke tucked Hamburg inserting and edge.
One lot Ladies' Night Dresses at 99c,
punched tucks. fne Hamburg embrolde-
~ trimming.
One lot Plain Corset Co7crs at 1870.
One lot Hamburg trimmed Corset Gov
era ct 25c.
One lot d., at 300.
One lot Lonsdalo Cambria Y cut,
One lot Gonts Night Robes at 49c, col
ored corded fni;h.
One lot Infants Slips q. 49c, ane tucka,
Hamburg edge and inserting.
One lot do. at Toe.
One lot Children's Dresses at 75c, with
fine tucks, Hamburg edge and insorting.
One lot Chi.drsn's Chomises at 25c to
close.
Hamburg Edgings at &c. Sc, &c, Ice.
12c, 15c, 2oc and 25c. We arc selling
these regardless of Value. Come early
and get the fra. choice.
Balance OF stock of Cloak1, Blankets
and Comforts at half price,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
Sickness Among Children,

Especially infants, is prevalent more or esi
at oil times, but Is largely avoided By giVins
proper nourishment ard wholesome food
The most successful ED reliable OF all is The
Cell Borden Eagle" Brand Condemned
milk. Your grocer and druggist keep 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

PANK DIRECTORS Cne following gentle.
men were elected direotora Of the Oitlzans'
National Back to-day: Bsnoni Wheat, Ed
ward l.. Dsiuger6ed, Philip B. Hooe, F'an-
els L. Smith and Wm. B. smoot. Mr.. John
Perry declined reelection ca account OF
ill-hesith.
Ata nesting of the stockholders Of the
Fret National Bank to-day the following
named directors we're elected: Jos. Brodegs,
81. Strauss, J. F. Muir, Noble Lindsey and
NJ 3 Harlow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

@CHARTER.-Judse Norton tc dsy granted
charter to the Mercantile Ralway Bald
log and Loan Association of Alexandria.
The objects are to carry on q general build
ing association business. The officers are 7.
O. Troy, president; Lewis Hooff, secretary
and treasurer; L. Msrbury, attorney. and
Park Agpew. a G Harmon, 8. Hicen, E
O. Joyce, B. 2. Tucker, Q. T. Thomse, a. n.
Pey.on and L. Marbury directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
OToCKHoLDERs' MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders OF TIE
VI. II, HOUGHTON MANUFACTURING COM
PANY will be he'd at o'clock p. m. on WE'D
first Wednesday in said month";, at the Ballard
and Exchange Hotel, in the city CT Alexandria,
State of Virginis, for tho purpose Of elecing o-
cars ar directors aud transactipg such other bus
i1eis as may come regularly before them.
jsni2 wtd J. N. LONG, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

Those who would learn to spaak French
b1 he qu.ckeet, easiest and most perfect
t, stem ever Devised are Invited to attend
] rof. renne Lambert's free lecture Thursday at
p. NJ, at Arlington Institute, $40 Kiog st1eat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

Stonetraker's Llniment is the standard
Eminent usad in tho hospitals AID schools
throughout the world. Price 25 oens bet.
rln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

gHv YoSE, Jan. 12.-In the stock market
this morning the tendency to dallness in the gen.
eral list was more marked and in only one CT two
s.o,ks was there any marked animation, though
there was fair business in half dozen others.
Although the opening was firm, first prices being
generally from 1s to II per cent. higher than the
anals OF last evening, decliring tendency soon
appe red, ard almost everything traded In was
GU ,ht below tho level Of first figures. Rich.
mond and West Point shares retired large frsc-
tion but the rest yielded only slightly. No fat
uro was developed among the low priced shares
snd at Ii O'clock the m arket was active snd firm
at close to first prices.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 12.-Virzlnia consos =; do
1O.4OI -; do IS II BID
ALEXANDRIA MABKEr. January 12.-The bad
weather Is the reason light receipts of produce
aud sales are consequently emaller. There is no
change TO note in prices and tho salrs male to.
day are at S5a1O0 for Wheat; 45a5o for Corn !;
7Oa85 for Rye, end 39a43 for Oats. Country
produce Is wanted.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 12.-Flour quiet and IN.
changed. Wheat eaty No red spot 100s100la;
Jan 100; Feb 1OO5a s1O0Ns; Mar 1011h; May
1O25as102% steamer No Q red 97s97Ea South
ern nominal Fpltz 95a1O3; longberry 96.104.
Corn active and easy mixed spot 6Osa5OA ;
Jan 5Olhs5OHs; Feb 499s s49a4 Mar 4916s494
April 491aa49A May co. steamer mixed 474a
Southern steady; white 4Ss5l yellow 44a51.
Oals weak; No white Western 39s331h; No 3
mixed do 81 ssksd. Bye very quiet; No 96
bid. Hay steady good to choice timothy $l3a14.
Proyisions active snd steady.
T.
$50 nominal May e1N. Corn-Feb 3s7s; May
Al oats-Jan 2s5s May 311s. Pork-Jan Sill 40
nominal; May S1l rs Lard-Jan So 271a nom.
iasl; May SIS 55a6 571h. Short ribs-Januaiy
So 571a nominal; May So S71aa6 80.
79a; Orleans "a futures steady. Flour quiet
and easy. Wheat easy and active. Corn dali and
easy. Pork quiet and s;esdy at So 75a$10 70.
Lard quiet and firm at $6 60.
ARLINGTON CATTLE MARKET, Jan. LIS
cattle were offered and sold ss follows: Best ga
49,; good 37ss41sc; medium 31ss3a VS.; common
3a5c, and LANES at 5a7c, Calves 6a71A 15
Cows and Calves brought $25a5O. Market good.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 11.-Swine-The receipts are
slightly Ia excess OF last weeks numbers cor ssi.
tutng only fair supply. The demand Is good st
an advance of lac on last weeks figures. Nearly
4 the sales Of marketable hogs are made at &c
per lb net, rough hogs at lower feure.
Receipts OF Sheep and Lambs 1872 head, with
sales at S400s5.25 per 100 ID, for Sheep, and
Lambs 4lAa6Ec perl 10.
NEW YoRK CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 11.-Cattle
The msrket was slow native steers S4s5 %
mar 100 lbs, and bulls and COWS S1.76s2.75.
Cslyes-msrket weak; veals $5s9, buttermilka
50 75a3 .25 per 101 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-mar.
ket lower sheep SO 25a6 IGN, and lambs &c.
Z. so per 100 lbs. Hogs-market STEADY at So 80
al. 80 per 100 lb7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
LOST.

r OsT-On Monday night. the 4th instant, be-
\ 4 tween Fairfsz street and the local depot, 9
PAIR OF GOLD-bIMMED EYE GLASSES; sup
posed to have bean lost on King street. A suita.
Bio reward will be paid If left at the Gazette Of
Ace, jan11 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

FRENCH LKssoNs.-8s will be seen by an
advertisement elsewhere Professor Etienna
Lambert purposes giving instruction 10
French in this city. His method lie unique,
requires no text book or grammar and
tesches how to master French conversation
within the compass of 800 words. He will
give q free lecture OF Arlington Institute 90
Thursday evening next at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

CORPORATION CoURT.-The January term
OF the Corporation Court will begin to NOR
row. This ia grand Jury term. The case
OF the Commonwealth Us. JEFF. Phillips, In
dioted for the murder of Csc. s. Smith. will
be called tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

POLICE REpcRT.-Lsst night vas colo,
misty and rainy with one prisoner and two
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor thls morning disposed OF the
following CASE:
a young msu, for "a assault CD another
man and resisting So officer, wag fns6 S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

ARLINGTON CATTLE MARKET, Jan. It's
cattle were offered and sold ss follows: Best 4asa
49,; good 37ss41sc medium 31ss39 ao; common
| 2a3c 1C0 Sheep and Lambs were offered Sheep
3a5c and Lanes ut 5a7c, Calves BAT &c. Is
Cows and Calves brought $25a50. Market good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 11.-Cattle
The market was slow native steers $4s5 %
psr 100 lbs, and bulls snd COWS $1.76a2.75.
Cslyes-msrket weak; veals $5s9, buttermilka
s275a3.25 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-mar-
ket lower: sheep $s25a6 12AA and lambs So
7.6O per 100 lbs. Hogs-market STEADY at So 80
al 30 nor 100 lb7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
LOCAL NEWS.
Tuesday EVENING, JANUARY II.
DIFFICULT PEDEsTE1AN1sM.-The mist

For this section rain, slightly warmer, east
uirdg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
WANTS.

UTANTED-An UNFURNIsHED PARLOR, or
wv LARGE BOOM, or two small communica,-
ing 1ooms, on or near King street. Address Mis-.
T. 3, WIRIRT, 22A N, Patrick st. jane 3sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
T INEN DEPARTMENT.

T INEN DEPARTMENT.
A lot OF large-siz, linen carving c'osha
or top covers OF fine and Hesvy German
Satin Damssk-never cold before for less
than rs 10 S5c. Choic, CT los,
SOC.
Second floor, 11th.st. buildipg)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

ALEXANDRIA MABKEr. January 12.-The bad
weather Is the reason light receipts of produce
aud sales are consequently smaller. There is no
change to note in prices and ths salrs male to.
day are at 65a100 for Wheat; 45a5o for Corn !;
7Oa85 for Bye, end 39a43 for Oats. Country
produce Is wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

FHNHE Departments directly con-
I cerned are Mems Unlaundered
Shirts, Ladies' and Children's Mus
lin Underwear, Linens, and other
Housekeeping Goods and EN-.
broideries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

BALTIMORE, Jan. 12.-Virglnia consols =;
1O.40i -; do IS II d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
FINANCIAL.
The Mercantile RaiIVayBlildilg & Loan Association
o. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
President Midland Railroad Company
Alexandra Rsl Estate

tment Trutan Company.
o Alexandria
scretr
PEYToN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Coston quiet; upland
79a; Orleans ia; futures steady. Flour quie
and easy. Wheat easy and active. Corn duh ant
easy. Pork quiet and sesdy at So 75a$10 70
Lard quiet and firm at $6 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12
DRY GOODS.

nIB Beginning today, Tues
doY, we VIII serve o. CUP Of
Cudahy's "ReX" Bozillou
to our customers free Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

January Special Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

Charley Chapman, who IL row at Pittsburg,
writes that Wills Raodolph, colorod Is in the
hospital there severely hurt, and the doctor BAY
he cannot live. It was reported here last week
that Randolph hal been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

CHICAGO, Jsn. 12-1O:45 q. m-Wheat- Jan
s5aa nominal; May 911s. Corn-Feb 3s7s; May
Al Oats-Jan 2s5s May 311Ss. Pork-Jan $11 40
nominal; May S1l rs Lard-Jan So 27lh nom.
inal; May $6 55a6 571h. Short ribs-Jsnuaiy
So 571a nominal; May So 971ha5 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

Basement 11th.st building. }
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-01-12

a regular meeting OF the City Council viii
bs held to-ni9ht-the first meeting since De
cember 8.h.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-01-18
BARNUMS ADVICE TO BOYS.

The habit of reading does not come,
Minerva-like, full grown. Like every
thing else we do for advantage,
whether we are men or boys, it needs
usually to be cultivated, though many
boys naturally love to read. You
don't mind, am certain, whiting
with your jack-knife for whole day
if yon wish to make a g-boat, or
you will work vigorously to make
kite. 1t is all very we'll to do this,
but, you see, it requires a certain
amount of work to secure your tri-
umph and joy with these things. I
am sure there never was boy who
would hesitate to do this work when
he thought what the result of it was
to be.
Abraham Lincoln, of whom you
have all heard, laid the foundation of
his greatness when he was a boy by
taking time to read. He did not have
papers that are too be had now; but
he found the best he could and made
the most of them. AS gas and kero-
sene lamps were not in use in the
time of his boyhood, and even can
dies, were not to be obtained by him,
he was glad to avail himself of a torch
made from pine knot, and sitting
lover the fireplace on a winter night
in his home, which was a rude cabin,
/ dare say he enjoyed what he read
better than anything he found to read
in later life, when all the modem books
land facilities were at his hand. |
know this is not a new story that I
am telling you; but it illustrates SO
well what / want to say that l would
he glad if you could hear it over and
over again, so that you may never
forget it.
1t supplies for all Of us, in fact, a
very good lesson to remember. 1t
makes emphatic the truth that what
we get through difficulties we get
thoroughly and retain longest You
will learn when you are older that
into all your attainments and success
les a question enters which we call
cost In other words, you have had
TO give something for them-time toll
or money. At any rate, either you
have given it, if you have obtained
the object you desired, or some one
else has given it for you Do you re-