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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

TIE SURPLIcED CHoIR.-The az
pearance OF the choristers of Monu-
mental church in surplice and cassock
next Sunday will be something of aR
innovation for this city. There are
twenty. six members in the choir four
teen ladies and twelve gentlemen. The
organist and director is Mr.. Philip s.
Powers, who is now arranging bril-
liant musical programme for the Christ
mas service. The vestments which
have created so much interest in
church circles consist ola cassock of
black cloth, over which a surplice of
white goods is worn by the males,
while the feminine costume is COM
posed of a cape and gown.-Richmond
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
HOLIDAY GOODS.
G.aAsn11s.a;n @d57n su,
NO. s16 KING STREET.
GREAT SALE OF HANDKERCHIEFs,
GLOVES, LIE THEIR GOODS,
TOYS &C.
LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFs.

so dozen Fancy Bordered Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs worth 10c at &c.
Is dozen Fancy Bordercd White Embroid-
cred and plain white Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, worth 121bc at &C.
25 dozen Fine Embroidered White Hand
kerchiefs, scolloped edges worth zoe at 1oc.
Is dozen China Silk Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, worth 15c at 1Oc.
10 dozen Silk Chiffon Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, worth 25c at 12lbc.
30 dozen White Hemstitched Union Linen
Handkerchief with initials, worth 2Oc at
12hc.
20 dozen Linen Initial Handkerchief, six
in pretty box. for 81.
10 dozen Linen Embroidered Handker-
chiefs, worth SOC at 25c
dozen Silk Embroidered Chiffon Hani-
kerchie's worth soc at 25c.
GENTS HANDKERCHIEFS.
25 dozen Plain White and Fancy Bordered
Handkerchief, worth 10c at &c.
80 dozen Fancy Bordered Hemstitched
Handkerchief, Union Linen. worth 25c at
12lsc.
Is dozen Linen Initial Hsndkerchiefs,
worth 40c at 25c.
25 dozen Initial Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs worth 25c at 12lac.
10 dozen Hemstitched China Silk Hand
kerchiefs, worth soc at 29c.
Is dozen China Silk Initial Handkerchief,
worth 75c at 49c
10 dozen China Silk Initial Handkerchief,
worth 81 25 at 89c
10 dozen Pure Linen Handkerchief, worth
25c at 121bc
8 dozen Cream Silk Mutllers, worth 75c at
soc.
) dozen Cream Silk Muflers, worth ST.
at 69c.
KID GLOVES.
Ladies' S-button length White Chamois
Gloves. worth S1.25 at 79c.
Ladies' 4-button Black and Tan Kid Gloves,
worth 81 at 69c.
Ladies 5-Hook Foster Kid Gloves, worth
81 rs at Toe.
Misses Kid Gloves at 69c.
Gents Fur Top Gloves at CSC.
LEATHER GOODS.
Ladies' Fine Card Cases and Pocket Books
over Is different styles some worth soc and
75c, at 25c.
Leather Pocket Books at sc and Zoe, worth
15c and 25c.
GENTS NECKWEAR.
so dozen Gents Fine Silk and Satin scarfs
and Fourth. Hands, worth SOC at 25c.
@>A HANDSOME BOX given with every
SOC purchase in Handkerchief or Gloves.
TOY DEPARTMENT.
Our Toy Department is meeting with won
derful success. We are being compimcnted
by everyone or our GRAND DISPLAY and
BEA UTIFUL ASSORTMENT, and our
PRICES are especially mentioned by great
numbers of our patrons as being nuchrnore rea-
sonable than in Washington. We have been
crowded the whole week, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather Make your selections
early in the week. You can buy with much
more satisfaction.
Sale open. MONDAY MORNING.
Ms-SEE OUR HAND BILL FOR PRICE
LIST ON TOYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
@- GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Services will be held tonight at $50
o'clock at the German Lutheran
Church.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Charles ID.
Williams and Florence Bell Otis, of Oc-
coquan.
The Hydraulion fire engine was de-
layed in responding to the fire alarm
last night by the failure of the auto
matte catches on the horses, collars to
work.
The alarm of fire about 7:20 o'clock
last night was caused by the burning of
a chimney in William Carter's house,
on the corner of Alfred and Queen
streets.
The sale of "Edgewood," the resi-
dence of the late Chief Justice Chase,
near Washington, which was to have
taken place at auction yesterday, was
postponed till January 18th.
A fight occurred to-day between a
merchant and q young man which at
tracted some attention. Both were ar
rested and the case will be disposed of
in the Police Court tonight.
The river pungy Humming Bird, at
G street wharf, Washington, caught
fire from lamp at an early hour yes
terday morning and was damaged to
the extent OF $3.50. No insurance.
Among the prisoners brought before
the Mayor this morning was strange
youth charger with vagrancy. He was
asked what he was doing in AlexaDd-
ria. and replied that he was Lewis
Boswell's cook. He was told to leave
the city at once.
The report that there had been or
soon would be wholesale discharge of
employees of the Southern Railway in
this city is positively denied by the
officers here. There is now sufficient
work in the shops and on the road to
keep all the present force employed and
thew are working full ten hours a day.
A dispatch from Baltimore says moth
ing definite is learned regarding the
rumor of the absorption ofthe Seaboard
Air Line by the Southern Railway Com
pany, and the officers of the Air Line in
that city know nothing of such deal. 1t
is probable that there is no truth in The
rumor, though the acquisition of the
Seaboard Air Line would be very
beneficial to the Southern Company.
Mr.. R. G. Hoffman, president of the
Seaboard Air Line, positively stated in
Baltimore to-day that there is no truth
whatever in the reports that the South
ern Railway Company had or would
absorb the seaboard system.
1t is said that MI w 5. Pierce, who Is to
furnish pine wood for the citys poor this wiz
ter. is to receive SIS 5 per cord.
The electric railway switch at the corner OF
King and Payne streets is being put in to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

A WARNING.-The residents of the
city and suburbs would do we'll to
exercise more than usual vigilance over
their property at this season for
thieves are prowling about in every
section, and reports of robberies are
made daily. There seems to be a
general prevalence of the pest at this
time, both in the cities and in the
country, and prudence dictates that the
head of every family should not repose
until he takes extra precautions to
guard his property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
Richmond and Danville Railroad.

Judge Golf, of the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals, entered an order
in Richmond yesterday confirming the
sale of tie Richmond 6 Danyille Rail
road property which was disposed of at
public auction there few days ago.
The court also considered the resigna-
tons of Huidekoper anil Foster, re-
ceivers of the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company, and an order was
entered discharging them. In the af-
ternoon the court considered the claim
of Carnegie against the company, which
aggregates about $4,000, and is for
steel rails furnished the Richmond and
Danville Messrs. Stetson and Craw-
ford, of New York, and Willis B. Smith,
OF Richmond, were on hand as counsel
for the railroad, while Messrs. Bristow
and Bond were present on behalf of Mr..
Carnegie. The argument was conclud-
ed, aud counsel left Richmond last
night. The Judge took time to con
slider, and will probably not render his
decision for month or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

George il. Stewart, OF Baltimore; Mr..
and Mrs. Brelsford, of Washington; Mrs.
Jane Reed, Mrs. Warfield, Miss Reed,
Miss Paff, Mrs. John Hunter, Miss MAY
Moore, Misses Spaulding, Misses Baker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold, Miss Mollie
Bachelor, Rev. Mr.. Rice, Mr.. A. H.
Thomson, Mr.. Fowler, Mr.. John Reed,
Mr.. II. Kennedy, Mr.. While, Mr.. Urban
Lambert and many others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
For Over Fifty Years.

ANOLp AND WELL. TRIED EEMEDY-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for Disrrhea. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle Its value
is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
oct12 co d&W1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

REPORTED SHOOTING AFFAIR.-It is
reported that shooting affair occurred
in the county yesterday evening, but
no names are given. 1t is said that a
colored man was cunning on the farm
Of a white man in the upper part of the
county and was ordered off The col
ored man refused to go, whereupon
the white man shot the gunner's dog.
The colored man, it is said, retaliated
by shooting the white man, inflictipg
painful wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

REcEpr1oN.-A handsome reception
was given Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Kennedy
OF their residence, 1913 south Fairfax
street, by the mother of the bride, Mrs.
Thomas r. Selecman. The house was
Illuminated the decorations were pot
ted plants. The bride wore white, or
naments and diamonds. during Inc
evening Mr.. Sherman Fowler rendered
sweet music. Supper was served IN 5he
dlnins room, he table being laoen
with all the celicacies of the season.
The bridal gifts were many, handsome
and useful; many sent from distance.
Among the guests were; Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

SUBMARINE BOAT TO BE BUILT
Secretary Herbert has decided to build
the submarine boat authorized by Con-
gress several years ago and has order
ed the contract to be drawn at once, In
order that the vessel may be completed
and ready for experiment before the
end of next year. The design OF John
z. HalIand, of Newark, N. j., has been
definitely adopted. and it is expected
that the vessel will be built at Newport
News
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
[. SCHWARZ Il SON,
51S KING STREET.


Take glance at our list, you will be sure to
find something you want:
Ladies' Goats that sold for 1915 are now
$3.50
Ladies' Goats that sold for $500 are now
1888.
Ladies' Coats that sod for $500 are now
Ladies' Coats that sold for $3.50 are now
$500.
Ladies' Coats that sold for $1,000 are now
$6.67
Ladies Coats that sold for $1,000 are now
$500.
Ladies' Coats that sold for SIS. 90 are now
$1,000.
Children's Long Coats that sold for $500
are now $267.
Children's Long Coats that sold for $500
are now 1888.
Childrenis Long Coats that sold for 5000
are now Sd 90.
Infants Down Coats that sold for $1.50
are now 99c
Infants Fine Down Goats that sold for
SO 90 are now $1.49.
35c Infants Caps, 19c.
soc Infants Caps 25c.
15c Infants Caps, 49c.
75c :" boys. 49c.
oOc Ladies Hoods, &c.
soc Ladies Fascinators BIC.
500 White or Gray 1o-4 Blankets. SO soc.
S5 z g Wool Blankets, 8 ss.s g.
$50 Wool Blankets, $500,
$3.50 Infants Crib Blankets, soc.
$500 Fur Capes, large sweep, S2.49.
g. GO Enr Gonac fro 1orua GO 90
50 90 Ladies' Gossamcrs. 81 10.
So 90 Portiers, very fine, $500.
75c A Chenille Covers, 49c.
81 so Cd do. do. 99c.
35c Chair Tides, 22c.
SOC Felt Table Covers, 24c.
$1.25 Silk Gloria Umbrellas, 99c.
$500 Silk Gloria Umbrellas S1.49.
Doc Ready-made Bingham Aprons. 13c.
25c White Aprons Tic.
zoe Turkish Towels, 121bc
12lbc Largo Barnsley Towels, Sc.
Celebrated W. B. Corsets, 69c
SOC Corsets, 35c,
75c Corsets, 49o
10c Ladies', Gents and Misses Hose, &c.
S1.25 Silk Mufilers, CSC.
ST 90 Silk Muffiers. 79c.
75c Silk Mutflers. Acc.
35c Silk Handkerchiefs 24c.
QUO 39c.
75c g Acc.
Initial Silk Handkerchief, 24c.
Gentlemen's Initial Silk Handkerchief, Acc
$125 Adler's guaranteed Gtntlemens Kid
Gloves, 99c,
Sc Black Cal co, in remnants, 41so.
35c Table Damask. 23c.
25c Table Oilcloths, $50.
121ac Dress Ginghams, in remnants, &c.
A visit to our store will repay you. You
are welcome with u.s. 1t requires look to
form an idea what you want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
"a Word to the wise is Sufficient"

l suffered terribly from roaring in my head
during an attack of catarrh, and became very
deaf, used Ely's Cream Balm and in three
weeks could hear as well as ever.-A. E. New
man, Grazing, Mich.
Ono of my children had very bad dis
charge from the nose. Physicians prescribed
without benefit. After using Elys Cream
Balm short time the disease was cured
0. A. Cary, Corning, N. Y.
Price of Cream Rain is fifty cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

WINTER RAcING.-It is reported in
this city that an effort will soon be
made TO stop the winter racing at All
exandria Island near the south end of
the Long bridge. 1t is not stated who
is at the head of the movement, but it
is said that several lawyers of the city
have been retained to look into the
matter and ascertain if there are any
laws by which the winter racing can be
STONED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

OPERA HoUsE.-Stowe & Co.'s Uncle
Toms Cabin carries thirty live people,
full car load Of special scenery, a
pack of acting blood hounds, twelve
jubilee singers, wing and buck dancers
and two brass bands. The big parade
will take place at noon Saturday, start
ing from the Opera House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

The committee on invalid pensions
of the House yesterday agreed on bill
gaming penson of 500 monthly to
Mary Palmer Banks, widow OF Gen.
Nathaniel p. Banks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
IN PURCHASING YOUR
Christmas Presents

Why not buy something useful. Comfort and
usefulness are two things to consider in max
ing gift. Come here AID get posted. We
shall be pleased to have the opportunity of
showing you Large and Well-selected Stock
of Goods. Let US assist you in making your
cnlnction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
o. IsnAzzssn;, @@65 su,
s1e KING STREET.
Tho Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Cailouettc, Druggist, Beaversville,
Ill, says: ITO DR.. Kings New Discovery
owe my life Was taken with La Grippe and
tried all the physicians for miles about, but of
no avail and was given up and told l could
not live Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store sent for bottle and began its
use and from the first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was up and
about again. 1t is worth its weight in gold
We won't keep store or house without it."
Get free trial at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Wholesale and Retail Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

Investigation of the St. Johns, n. F.,
hank scandal shows that the bank di-
rectors had overdrawn their accounts
81 ,941 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

STRUCK BLIND IN THE NIGHT
Frank Mason, so years old, an employe
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad Company, met with
a peculiar aflliction on Monday night.
He boards in Hoboken. When he
awoke yesterday morning he was total
" blind, Physicians who have examin-
ed Mason's eyes say the case is mys-
FERROUS one. Mason says that he has
never had any trouble with his eyes.
He is an old soldier and will apply for
admission to the Soldiers Home, Wash
ineton, if his sight does not return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

WEATHER PRoBABIL1TIEs.-For this
..,tion fair; warmer tonight; easterly winds,
...colning variable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

SIM rises tomorrow at 7::25 and sets
81 High water LAO q. m. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA's
DEBr.-The commission constituted
bv an act of the last session of the Gen
eral Assembly to take steps looking
to the settlement of West Virginia S
mart of the debt of the original State,
met in Richmond yesterday and had an
informal conference. The commission
decided to ascertain the exact amount
of West Virginia's portion of the debt,
and then to await the action of the leg
lslature of that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.

HOlIL'l BARGAlyS.
An elder down quilt makes handsome and acceptable
present. They offered at extraordinary values to close
before Xmas 81 quilts down S. S. quilts down 81,
So quilts down to S. $40 silk quilts So and $13 silk quilts
to s11.
Another holiday bargain ofering-Any cloak in stock at
reduction of 10 per cent from market prices These goods
are all new, being purchases of the past month
large range of handsome holiday presents you buy
from US
Presents from SC to $1.25-Handkerchefs shell pins,
shell COMBS pockebooks kid gloves Japanese metal goods
hosiery neck ties suspenders, small rugs umbrellas silk
scarfs, linen goods, ETC.
Presents from $3.50 to $1o-A large range of rugs in
fur moquette and Burmah cheneie curtains table
brass and irons brass lenders table linens fine
kns dress goods curtains fine umbrellas fine blankets,
down pillows, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
THE CELEBRATED
DEMOSS FAMILY,
of finished musicians, will be at
SAREPTA HALL,

THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 20,
Under the auspices of the Methodist Pro-
testant Church.
This family of Musical Prodigies perform on
45 different instruments. The present is the
22n1 season before the public of America.
Everywhere they have been received with
enthusiasm and praise. They were under en-
gagement at the Worlds Fair and performed
every day to delighted audiences. Our city is
fortunate in that it will have the opportunity
of enjoying this rare musical feast. Don't
fail to come. Bring your sisters, cousins and
aunts. They will enjoy it. Admission %
cents. Doors open at p. m. Entertainment
at 8 .. m. dec19 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
LUUAL iNfbLLidhNCE.

WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC. 10, 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
Appropriate Amas Presents

LESS THAN HALF PRICE.
Besides the reductions in our regular stock,
we place on sale at the same time line of
Halgraves samples at prices propoltionately
low.
Colored Pictures 12x20, white reeded
frame. Regular price $100. Now 39c.
French Water Colors, 11x14. framed in oak
holding. Regular price S5c. Now SOC.
Remarque Proof Etchings, 14x2S, oak and
white and gold frames. Regular price 500
Now 69c.
French Water Colors and Copyrigh ed Pho
tographs, 11x14, 14x17 and 1920, neat
frames. Regular prices So and So 80. Now 95c
Engrsvings, 2Ox24, framed with antique
oak molding S1.35.
Fourth floor. .bet 10th & 11th-st. building)
Useful Xmas Gifts
Are these China Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Sets
They are the newest patterns of French, Ger
man and English Chinas, and are priced low
er than same qualities ever were before.
56.piece English Porcelain Sets, $1.95.,
56.piece Tea Sets, gold and floral decora-
tious, $500
112-piece Neatly Decorated China Dinner
Sets, $685..
Toilet Sets, handsome decorations. Sold
regularly at $3.50. Now 1895.
Fifth floor. Observation-Disclosures building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
DRY GOODS.
v oodVard & Lothrop.
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
~
gB-open Evenings Until Xmas,
CHRISTMAS CARDS, BOOKLETS, AND
ALENDARS-FIRST FLOOR.

The least prices ever made
for the greatest retail stocks in
Washington are the motive
Dou,ar &C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19
Our Great Holiday Trade,

Not only is this true Of the
Ornamental Goods, but it ap-
plies to the useful, practical
sorts. These are lower in
price and fuller in value than
at any former season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

A CAsD.-Three weeks ago 1 was robbed
"a by young man OF q barrel of Malaga
grapes, which was carried inside a neighbours
house. l went there and found them myself
but out of pity let the man CO. Last night
1 was robbed Of bucket of candy, 80 lbs,
gross. have not yet found out the thief.
TO whoever finds the thief for me will give
ten dollars [dec18 2tl FRANK TUBA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-19

Co to ]. G. CocKEY for all kind of Toys,
Candies, Nuts, etc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-01
Improvement in Balloons,

A description was given in con-
tempor lry of the Government balloon
establishment near Farnham, which is
under the direction OF Colonel Tenn
plar. Balloons are made there of sew
eral thicknesses of gold -beater's skin,
and are charged with hydrogen in
stead of the customary coal gas. Tho
hydrogen is obtained either by the re-
action of zinc and sulphuric acid or
by the electrolysis of water, and costs
about eight shillings per 1000 cubic
feet. For transport it is compressed
into iron cylinders to tension of
about 100 atmospheres. A properly
and symmetrically mado and mounted
balloon is said to gyrate comparatively
little, and it goes without saying that
such increased steadiness renders bal
loon photography easier and much
more accurate. - Invention
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-01

A certain justice of the piece from
the State Of Iowa, having arrived,
previous to trial, at conclusion
upon question Of law highly satis-
factory to himself, refused to enter
tain an argument by the opposing
counsel. IF your honor plcascs,"
consel pleaded, Ishould like to cite
a few authorities ulon the point"
Here he was sharply interrupted by
the justice, who stated: "1he court
knows the law, and is thoroughly ad-
vlscd in the premises, and has given
his opinion, and that settles it," "lt
was not" continued counsel, "with
an idea of convincing your honor that
you are wrong, but | should like 10
show you what d--n fool Black
stone was. ."-Argunaut.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-01

A west-bound train had just pulled
out of the Union Station at Albany,
says the Express, and the conductor
was harvesting tickets. All the seats
were taken and several passengers were
obliged to stand up. Among the latter
was a ditlident-looking, mildmannered
man, who refused to give up ticket.
when l get seat, you get u ticket, ]"
he remarked mildly, but firmly; "you
are probably aware that the company
can not collect fares from passengers
whom 1t does not provide with seats. 1"
"Oh, come now, that don't go; l want
your ticket, see?" Thus spoke the
conductor. "No seat, no ticket" Ia
conically observed the passenger.
"Well sec about that" growled the
conductor, who hustled nrouul and
finally found brother conductor who
was going up the road way, whom ho
induced to give up his seat to the
mildly firm passenger. "rhere's seat
for you; now give me that ticket" said
the conductor, in IL fcrocious tone.
"Certainly, here it is" And the mild,
but firm, passenger handed out Il pass
good to Chicago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-01
"FAILED."

Failed OF the goal which once had been
my aim,
The distant port which I once had sailed,
think the craven words above my name
Must be "He failed"
Failed TO achieve the vision and the quest,
The self-forgetting and self-sacrlfice;
Failed to attain the heritage OF rest
Beyond all price.
Failed to retain the birthright, having sold
For passing pleasure and from fear OF
pain;
Paying the wage OF Gods eternal gold
For timely gain.
Failed of the purity that purges sight,
The faith that nourshes with daily bread !;
Failed OF the hanl that reaches through the
night
To guide our tread.
Failed, having laid his hand upon the plow,
So soon to falter and so soon to tire;
Failed. though tho God of life may even
now
Save as by fire.
However bright life's after-Slow may fame,
If storms retreat that have so long as
sailed,
think the craven wor Is above my name
Must be 'He failed"
Arthur L. Salmon, in The Academy,