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The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30
Rendered a Bill of ltoms

An artist employed in repairing the
properties of an old church in Belgium
being refused payment In a lump, was
asked for details, and sent his bill as
follows:
Corrected the commandments. 49,. S6.12
Embellished Pontius PLATE and put
a ribbon in his bonnet. .,....,, BOZ
Put a new tail on st. Peters cock
and mended his comb. ..,...,. 800
Replumed and gilded the left wing
of the Angel Gabriel. ....,...., 4.20
Washed tho servant of the high
priest and put carmino on his
cheek. ..,.... 6.12
Renewed heaven, adjusted two
stars and cleaned the moon. .,,, TIA
Terminated the flames Of purga-
tory and restored he souls, .,,., BOG
Revived tho flames of hell, put q
tail on the devil, mended his left
hoof, and did several jobs for the
damned ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ut
R~ebordering the robo of Herod and
~readjusting his wing ...,,,...,, 400
Put new spotted dashes on the son
Of Tobias and dressing on his
PACK ,,,s.,,,,-s,'.',t.',..p' A'Vo
Cleaned the cars of BalAam's ass
and shod the fore hoofs.,,,,,,, 8.os
Put earrings In the ears of Sarah, a.05
Put a new stone in David's sling,
enlarged the head of Goliah and
extended his legs BOZ
Decorated Noah's ark. ...,,..,.., 300
Mended the shirt Of the prodigal son
and cleaned his ears 400
-
Total, .S50.1o
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

Antonio Maceo, the Cuban reyolu.
lionary leader, is a mullatto and a man
of great culture and refinement. He
is we'll educated, and is said to he
s%crupulously neat in Ills dress.
1t is estimated that in tho large
cities Of the country there are twelve
saloons 10 every church.
1t ia said that in some parts Of Japan
robbers are convicted on q majority
vote OF tho community.
The native homo of wheat is sup
posed to be the mountain regions oj
Armenia.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30
Er-President Carnot'a Brotber

NJ. Adolphs Carnot, who succeeds the
ate n. de Lesseps in the French Acad-
envy Of Sciences, Is q brother Of ex-
President Carnot. N. Adolpho Cas-
not takes little interest in politics. He
is an enthusiastic scientist, q professor
in the Paris School Of Mines and the
author Of q valuable work on chamistry
as applied to mineraloay.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30
PURE AND WHOLESOME QUALITY

Commends to public approval the Can,
fornia liquid laxative remedy, syrup o.
Figs. 1t is pleasant to the taste and py
acting gently on the kidneys, liver sno
bowls to cleanse the system effectualiy'
it promotes the health and com
fort of all who use it, and with millions
1t is the best and only remedy.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30
THE HILLS Oa TIE OTHER SIDE

Beyond the river the mist floats upward.
The thin blue mist frptn the waters edge,
Where rIbbonsiike bronks creep lazliy onward,
Tween marshy banks Of willow and sedge.
In the fields OF gtain and waving meadows,
The reaperS a little while longer Will bidc,
To bind and corner the haryests golden,
That crown the hills on the other side.
Afar down The valley a village is cleaning
In the farewell kiss Of tue setting sun;
The shad0ws lengtheu; the mist grows deeper
Ere long Will the work of the day be done.
And we who have wrought in the fields since
morning.
VIII homeward 20 IN the eyentide,
To reckon The value of all the treasures
We hive cleaned tor the hills on the other side
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

The limit for the construction of the
new bridge across the Hudson at New
York city, is fixed at $25 600, 900. 1t
will probably be a centerhinged suspen-
sion bridge, supported by twelve cables.
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No wonder she tainted.

Looking up suddenly she beheld the
bearded face of a man, with a gleam-
ing knife between his teeth, Then she
tainted. 1t was no wonder, for she
had been carefully reared and had
never seen any one eat pie in that
manner before.-Indianapolis News.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30
A New View or Life.

1t is surprising how often the troubles OF this
lie srring nom indigestion. And more surpTis,
ing how few people know It. You say. I'm
blue, or My head feels queer" or II can
sleep or Everything frets me-" Nine tlmes
in ten Indigestion is at the bottom OF all YOU
miseries, aud il box of Ripans Tabules Woulo
give you all entirely new view OF life.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

Beautiful specimens of the anchorite
or tourmaline, have been found in
Maine and elsewhere in New England.
This gem is said to have been found in
North Carolina also.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

She "a woman's rights womanGDo
Iou believe that woman should hay.
the right of being the equal OF mani
He-Well,i If she wants to Jet herself
down so far / don't zee Why1ske should
"a nreventSd-aNsm &cfz fzA8
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

If it were not for the salts OF the
ocean, the whole sea would soon be
come a mass of corruption, owing to
the decay Of the organic matter it con-
taius.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

The velocity Of light has been re
corded, but the velocity with which
a woman eau scatter bad reports over
a neighborhooa is still a matter OF
guessworG-
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

A medical authority on the virtues
of various kinds of food declares that
the herring gives muscles elasticity,
the body strength and the brain vigor,
and is not leshforming.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

Ex- Justice Strong, it is said, gave
up an income of $50, 900 a year from
his law practice to accept the place on
the Supreme Court Bench offered him
by president Grant.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

$50 you like himF"
ayes. BE did me the greatest favor
.ne man canSdo another"
"What was thati"
"He rnarssed my homsly daushter."s
truth "A
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

North Carolina diamonds are usu-
ally associated with intacolumite, or
flexible sandstone, quite plentiful in
certain parts of that state.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

After the Grip, d~iphtherla pneumonia, scar
let fever, etc, Hoods ~Sarsaphrilla is of wonder
ful benefit in imparting the strength and vigor SC
much desired.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

The Joy which is caused by truth and
noble thoughts shows itself IN the words
by which they are expressed.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

IfafiiCted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at Csc. per bottle
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

A breach of promise suit bought by
a lady of 10 against a gentleman oil
81 is the theme of gossip in Martinette,
Wis.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

The hoy WHO is continually carrying
on IN school aessHit carry off much
when the honoEk are distributed.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

Hoods pills for the liver and bowels, &C,
easily yet promptly and effectively.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

San Diego, CAL, has . dewberry
plant which is one year OLD and fifteen
feet high.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

After physicians had given me up, | was saved
b Piso's tute-iALPH ERIEd, Willinmsport IA
Nov. =. lNlG.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

1t is now proposed in England to
drive tram cars by power derived from
huge springs. which can be wound
while the whole is in motion or other
wise.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-08-30

Total, .So,
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
wANrED-To EXCHANGE.

WE HAVE $4,000 worth of high
grade 5-cent cigars at manufacturers
price of $50 Per Geo to exchange Tor
farms, building lots. or good equity in
city or subuI ban property. We would also
or anything of value. EUGENE BOYENS
& CO.
WE HAVE 500 new custom made buggies
and carriages of the latest design at man
ufacturers' prices, warranted for one
years wear, to exchange for real estate.
EUGENE BOYENS C co.
WE HAVE stocks OF merchandise con-
sisting of hardware, Jewelry, and patent
medicines TO exchange for good available
real estate or equities. EUG ENE B0YENS
& CO., Room Sc, Washington Loan and
Trust building, cor. 9th and F SITS. NV.
ap113t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

NINE. SIMMONS, the great cIairyoyant
and magnetic healer; The best treatment
in the city; alcohol magnetic. 224 4 IL
st. NV. art
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

FOR EMCHANGE-We have for ex-
change farms, house lots, and city property
located in all paTtsor the United States; we
also have stocks of merchandise of all kinds
that viii invoice from 81 Zoo to $40, 900
that we will exchange for real estate; if you
have any property, real or personal il will
pay you to call and see us; we win have
something to offeryou as we carbohydrates
for trades OF all kinds. BOYENS 4 CO.,
Room sc. Washington Loan and Trust
Hiding, 9th and F SITS NV. a113-t
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For Philadelphia. New York. and the East.

lO:4O P NJ. for Erie, Canandaigua. Rochester,
Buffalo, and Niagara Falls daily; sleeping
car W ashiu gtun TO EImira
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

MRS. E. MCNEIL, Spiritual Medium, 1914
Pa. ave. NV, has no equal in cIairyoyanta and
spiritual tests VIII be at teme' daily FOR
private consultations from q. m. to z
p. M. Business examinations a speciality;
satisfaction guaranteed. ap10-Tt
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
FOR SALE SUBURBAN.

TAKoMA PARK-For sale--Cottage on
Oak ave; 6 rooms, cellar, porches, shade;
lot 50x200: two blocks from steam and
electric cars. R. COL BURN, Takoma
Park, ID. c. 1t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

BEAUTY, PURITY and eceno my
without an equal. Makes TeaI, NlE BISCUIT
and finest axes with cold water. Powdered
Buttermilk Pakng Pc wder-roAAir fine
grocerS. a11-3t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

l WILL .GUARA ETEE TO CURE ANY.
case OF tuberculosis (eensumption) catarrh,
or bronchitis that.I undertake. No cure;,
no pay. Consultation free. Address
HIIMA NITY this office -:-.-rr MO I'm
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
HrsINrss cHaNoBs.

WE HAVE g. chance for an active man
with Sc, 900 cash to buy one-half interest
in business monopoly with a well-known
reputable business man as FARTHER. Busl-
ness established and VIII pay you $3.50 to
$500 per month. II paid $40 900 last year
with prospects just as good this year.
This is no scheme or patent but strictly
legitimate business with no debts or credits.
References from best business houses in the
United States. You can investigate thirty
days before Investing dollar. Your
money will be secured on free and clear real
estate so you can withdraw from the business
any time you desire. No curiosity
seekers need answer this lad. y as we VIII
furnish no particulars only 10 parties that
can satisfy US that they have the cash. IL
you are looking for a business opening and
have the money what could you want better.
Call or write. EUGEN NE BoYENS & CO.,
Room So, Washington Loan and Trust
Building, cor. 9th and F sts.nw. a11-S
WE HAVE $40 600 worth OF high
grade 5-Cent cigais at the manufacturers
price OF $50 Per 1 eco. We also have
stocks OF merchandise OF all kinds that we
will exchanges for farms, house lots, or
good equities in city or suburban prop
erty. If you have any property, real or
personal, it will pay you TO call and see us
as we will have sonHething TO offer you.
EUGENE B0YENS & CO., Room Sc, Wash
ington Loan and Trust building, cor. Sth
aud SITS. NV. ap11 81
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

Ladies' Hair Dresser at MAGE. sICCARDrs,
I'll 11Lh St NV. II
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

WILL PAPER your, houses from $50,
up: first-class paper and first-ciass work
Send postal and viii call and give -esti-
mates. CIIAS n. EVANS, 222 18th st
sw aI0-7
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, PRoVENDER
AND ICE FOR THE UNITED STATES
NAVAL OBSERNATORY.-Na Depart
ment, Bureau OF Equipment, Washington,
ID. c., April II, 1SS5.-Sealed proposals,
il duplicate, addressed to the Chief OF the
Bureau Of Equipment, Navy Department,
Washington, u. c., viii be received AZ this
Bureau until . O'Clock p. m, on Thursday,
May 9, 1885, and publicly opened immedi-
ately thereafter, for the supply Of the fol-
lowing articles: Fuel, prOvender and ice,
to be delivered at the United States Naval
Observatory, Georgetown Heights, Wash
ington, ID. c., in aceorda ns,e with the speci-
ficatOns, which, with blank form OF pro-
posals and instructions to bidders, will be
supplied upon application to this Bureau or
TO the Superintendent OF the Naval OBJ
seWatOry. The Bureau reserves the right
to waive infOrmalities and viii reject any
or all bids not considered advantageous to
the Government. Responsible security viii
be required FOR the faithful performance
OF the contracts F. e. CHADWICK, Chief
OF Bureau apis, &c, 27,may6.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

sIXTHPREsBYTERIA NCHURCH, 9TH
and c SITS. sw.-Bible school at $50 a. N.
Pastors Bible class, 9:45 q. IN. At IL
O'Clock. Easter service by the school and
15-minute illustrated sermon. AT 7:30
.. ~, Easter music and sern on. Christ
ian Endeavor, $50 p m. A cordial
welcome To all having no stated place Of
S-orsl1fn
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

OLD PAVING MATERIA L-Gran tie
and trap blocks, cobble and hubble from the
9th street horse railway. now being re-
constructed. Apply to e. SAxTON, coD-
tractor. or to g. j. oRTLIP, at yard, las
G &C. ne. ap7-14t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

ID EMOYAL SALE
IL Watches Diamonds, Clocks, Slverware,
Sc, st greatly reduced prices at TAPPAN'S
Jewelry and Optical Store, 60i 9th st NV
Viii remove TO 602 9th ct NV, May J. mr2T- Inn
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
DR.. LEON,

LARRY PARK, PRINTER, eco F $50 VS.
| 4 iting cards, equal to engraving % cents
Other work in proportion Mail orders, with
cash, filled Nuf ced mrl0-d.Ssimo
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE: Columbia Chapter OF Rose Croix
win met at 9e6 1-2 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest Easter Sunday at 6:20 p.5m.,
and proceed TO the Church of Our Father
for the purpose of attending a service OF
Easter Thanksgiving, the Rev. Bro. A. G..
Rogers. orator of this Chapter, officiating.
Special atereopticon slides have heen pro-
cured, and Freemasons of all degrees are
cordially invited.
ROBERT COOK, Most Wise Master.
s..- .a7 ,s..u9a ser4.- anr1.3-2t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

THE0SOPHY-AR Easter lecture on
s'The resurrection and the nfe," by Mr..
Geo. NJ. Confin, at hall 4l9 10th st. NV,
Sunday night, 8 O'Clock Free. Public
inrfted.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
FOR EXCHANGE.

WE HAVE some first mortgage notes,
secured on gilt edged real estate and
signed by responsible parties, and also
some free and clear improved real estate,
that we will exchange for stocks OF mer-
chandise of all kinds, or any good business
that will stand investigation. B0YENS
& CO., Room So, washington Loan and
Trust building, cor. 9th and F SITS. NV.
AMI ct
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

WANTED-Two gentlemen aud lady can
yasers for building and loan association; to
the right parties pay better than a Gov. po-
sition. Apply IL O'Clock, Room 2, 1901
ST NV. april Std
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
CHURCH NOTICES.

SALVATION ARMY, $50 Pa. ave.-At
1880 Scandinavian service; at 3 O'Clock,
Bible panorama" at 6, a memorial ser
vice.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

$500 WILL SECURE a good position
for any lady or gentleman in machine
misunderstanding company; salary, 81 200
and cash commission on sales. Address
MANUFACTURING CO., this office. at Tt
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS,
DC. Washington, April 8, 1898. Sealed
proposals VIII be received at this office
until II a. m, April 20, 1895, for fur
nishing water meters. Specifications
and blan'; forms Of proposal win he fur
nished upon application to this office.
J. W ROSS, GEORGE TRURsDELL,
CHAS. F. POWELL, Commissioners d. c.
Rp11 1918, 8, 16, IT
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
wANTEp-RooMs.

2 FOUND-The best paint mixers and
stain fixers at Ia X at NV. There you can
get the best gloss stains at 81 per gallon.
The best English oxide roof paints YOUNG
Is co. N 30 3mos
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
HELP WANTED,

WANTED-A man and wife, white or
colored, TO care for halls and attend door
bell to be paid with free rental OF large
hasement-room; refs. required. S22 c st.
NV, esrr sss-sp.s. a12-1t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
FOR sALR-MIscELLANEous.

OLD VIRGINIA HAMS FOR SALE at
Adams & Brauner, Commission Merchants,
p0T and 900 st NV aI1-St
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

Central n P Church, Twelfth and n
NORTHWESTERN. s. j. Smith, pastor. At
il a. M, The Preachers Business"
D. n. Easter sermon, cboruses Sunday
kchool 3 30 C. E Come. seats free
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

CONGRESS ETNETHODIsTPRO-
testant Church, 31st bet M and n SITS,
Rev. Walter r. Graham, pastor Special
Easter service Sabbath morning and even
ing: II a. m, THE risen SAVIOR 7:30
.. m, "~After death, Elere?'' Sabbath
school. $50. Christian Endeavor. ESQ.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

The Eastern Presbyterian Church, Mary
land avenue and Sixth street, northeast
Rev Thomas Chalmers Easton, ID. d.,
pastor VIII preach at II a. m, subject,
Easter Glad Tidings,'' and al 7:30 p. m,
subject, ''Romanism and the Republic -
Strangers cordially invited Pastors resi-
dnnna 2OS Sevanfh street northeast.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

FOR SALE-Reed's Dry Air Refriger-
ators for butchers, grocers, hotels, etc
Factory, 18Th and c. NV. Belt & Dyer's
Mill GEO d. REED. - a13-3t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

WILL the person please return umbrella
taken by mistake Monday evening from
1115 z NV. marked F. p b and ofIige
j. E.? $50 N7s--"s ap12 st
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

NOTICE. will remove on or about the
18th inst. from my present location tomore
commodious quarters, No, SOB 10th st.
NV, next TO Times building, where will
be glad 10 see my friends and the public
generally. w. A. PATE, hardware and
harness JOHN C. FAY, trustee. a13-3t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
FOR RENT-TYPEwRITER.

Neutrality-suspicious. in typewTiteTS; rent
ed at reduced rates, with privilege OF pur-
chase: sold on install nents; perfect machines.
guaranteed Gil It'll st. NV. maE23-3m
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
PROF. CLAY. w %s9sns sBS n cdAHs

FkOFs GLA yoyant and medium,
tells your life from cradle TO grave; oTory hidden
mystery revealed: tells the business that viii
bring you greatest SUCCESS; in love 11Rirs he
mover falls; unites soparzted: recoysB Iosss5;
causes speedy marriages. removes evil inhu-
sncos; foreteIIs with certainty All srcisI
and busine-s transactions: twelve years estab-
hshod Ladies' and genslsmen, 30 cents each
HoursS toe. open sunday is9 Ii ST., bet ~
and 9th srs sE
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

wANTED-A competent cook or caterer
to rent and run a first-class dining-room
and kitchen for transient or regular
boarders. The Como, Grant place. al 80
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
Look Papa"

THE ELASTIC PROOF PAINT co.
will paint the roof OF any dwelling III the
city for $3.50; leaks patched free; sure
remedy for damp walls; guaranteed els
NV. al0-tf .
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

l AM NOT A COUNTESS nor a Gypsy
queen; am not seventh daughter. was not
born with caul; am not something new
and just arrived hut am MAtEs- FRANCIS,
one OF tie oldest estahlished MEDIUMS and
am here to stay. Am not Endorsed by the
clergy, but am Endorsed by someo OF the most
learned and influential people OF oeT city
and many others; am here to help all those
that are in trouble. Life given, from era
die to grave Cards, 30; frances, 90.
Hours, to g. 406 East Capitol street.
Those that are in trouble call and be con-
WINGED.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

Unitaaan-AM SoRi's Church, Fourteenth
and / streets, r. r. Shipper, pastor. Easter
service with communion AT IL a. M, and
ct 7:3o p ~, subject, Immortality"
Sunday school Faster service at 9:45 q. m
Young Peoples meeting al $50 y. N.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

SPIRITUALISM-W0 Hall, -721 9th
ST., every Sunday evening, at O'Clock
Dime Collection. MRS E. MCNEIL, me-
dunn. aI3-2t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MI
sic Han-SUnday, April 14th. Mr. Edgar
Emerson VIII lecture morning and evening,
following each lecture with his wonderful
tests; services, IL 80 a. N. and Z: 80 p M;
Chiidreii's Progressive Lyceum or Sunday
school.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

s35-Store and Or, a m. /, new, cor 18th 8 G ne.
HOADLEY BROS, 619 4 NV.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

] streets NORTHEASTERN. A Reach, pastor
Preaching at Il a. IN, By the pastor.
Special Faster music by the choir. Special
Easter services OF Sunday school at 7.30
D. IA; address. recited by classes. Jr. Y.
p s. c. +. at $3.50 p. m; Sr- Y. p. 3 c. Z.
at 6 80 70. m.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

1T. WALKER SONS, 2O4 10th St NV,
carpet lining, felts, fire brick and clay,
asbestos, paints, brushes, lime. cement, two
and three-ply roofing material. MARI I'm
BLANCHE-Have you got 90 OF those
visiting cards for IS cents from Harry
Park, go F street, yet? They're lovely.
mch1 O-1mo 'IDID."
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
PERSONALS

HAVE YOU lunch room, cigar store or
other good business for sale? No charge
unless sale is made. ''E. A H. Room
g. 918 + ST. f Ap12-3t
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

$75-1741 18th. 10r., 81 b.: new: form. rent, 800
TaoS f. BARRETT, 519 12th NV
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
FOR sALE-HousEs.

S55-BricS store 9i3 d St NV
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER, go F ST. NV q
The Washington times., 1895-04-13
STORES.

$l00-1412 St NV, Is rs 2 b.
HRISKRLL s. McLERAN, 1908 St NV.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

DR TAYLOR, sCS FIST. NV, MAKES FULL
IL sets OF teeth for 81; satisfaction. gaaran-
teed; teeth extracted without pain; gold fill
ing, 81; amalgam, so cents ..s-rr mr7-3In,
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

SA5-10l7 St NV; store and IA rooms
JAMES G. JESTER, CSC + ST. NV.
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

DR. JOHNSON TREATS ALL CHRONIC, NER-
~ yous, and blood diseases alcoholism and
opium habit; specially: Kidney and bladder
trouble piles, stula, structure, etc: private dis
eases positively and permanently cured; Lost
manhood restored; consultation free; ofsice
ct. NV. 'f fec-Sm
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

A sunrise prayer meeting under the
auspices OF the Christian ERdesvor Society
will be held Easier morning at O'Clock
mt the Vermont Avenue Christian Church
The Washington times., 1895-04-13

PRIVATE EXPERIMENTATION con
fidential; highest references; honest work
guaranteed (shadowiRg}. MORGAN
BRADFORD, Jr., Office and Residence,
121 New York ave NV. mar2t I'm
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-07-31
Expensive Wine.

The most expensive wine manu-
featured is not champagne, as most
people imagine. A Washington Post
reporter while dining at one of the
leading restaurants in, the city in
looking over the wine list discovered
a species which is seldom quoted in
a bill of fare. 1t is a Rhine vino
from the private vineyard of Prince
Metternich and sells for 50 quart.
A wine expert present said the vino
yard is on the side of q hill over
looking the Rhine which is not &C.
cessiblo except to human feet. AS a
result all the work has to be done
by hand. The grapes have to be car
ried down the hill on the shoulders
Of men, and in like manner fertilizer
has to be transported up the declivi-
ty. The sun shines on the vineyard
only at certain hours Of the day, and
in this way the. grape receives a
flavor that distinguishes the vino
from that of any other Rhine brand.
Bring US bottle of Metternich,"
said the wine expert to the waiter.
Don't be alarmed" he added in
answer to the protest of his friends
as the waiter disappeared. "There's
not a restaurant In Washington that
can fill the order, I'll guarantee.
The waiter soon returned and
whispered something infhis ear.
lilo says he has some fine Rhine
Wine at St.75 q quart, but they
just out of the Metternich brand"
said tho wine expert with a faint
smile. II thought 50: Bring us a
bottle of sauterne. a