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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-25
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-25
STEAMERS.
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM
w PANY (LIMITED.)
FERRY SCHEDULE


On and after June 7th, 1896. and until
further notice the following ferry schedule
will be in force.
Leave Alexandria. foot of King street, at
6 90. 80, 30, 8 30. 10 30 and IL 30
a. M, - 30, 30, 1913 30, 30, 80,
6 30 and Is p. m.
Leave Washington. foot of Seventh street,
at 6:15 80, S 80, 8 30, 10 30 and II 30,
a. m 10 80, 1 30, 2 80, 3 30, 4 30, 80,
6 30 and Is p. m.
N. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
s 80 a. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS STEAM
E2 WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 90 g. NJ, and Alexandria at 8 90
8. M, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
St. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
G. W. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-25
RAILROADS.

(PIED MONT AIR LINE
subject to change without notice TO tia - -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10
Miles Should be Muzzled.

One OF the frat duties OF the govern
ment in this crisis is 10 muZzle Gen.
NiIss. His ostentatiOus assertions
under the present conditions that the
sountry's coast defenses are worthless
show lack of discretion and An utter
absence OF balance which should subject
him to swift and exemplary discipline
at the hands OF the government. Inc
head Of All army in England or any
other European nation who would pro
claim, Oh the eve OF threatened war
that his country was pOwerless Tor
defense at the very points IN when
complete aud decisive defense was
most vital, would be court mart'aled
nj once. There would Oe no hesitation
Abou, this on the part OF any foreign
government. The offenders COZ nee
zion with the service would come 10 "a
quick and permanent .end.
There has been Altogether too much
talking OF the severely critical and dis
parasing sors for publication by mill
tary and naval men recently. This is
An excellent time for the authorizes 10
teach these officers that talking through
the press, especially tne kind of taking
calculated to give aid and comfort to
the enemy, il outside Of the line OF
duties prescribed 10y military aAd naval
regulations. Their business is To light
when any lighting IS to be done, 10
strengthen and not weaken the govern
ment, d. obey orders promptly and I'M
plieisly, aud, under al circumstances
and at all shines, ID Oa silent. They
are the s-rvAnts Or the government ana
no. its III a..ers. Al I'll. criticism Of
the administration and its agents
which the occasion at any time
demands, congress aud tHe press are
fully capable OF furnishing, without
any outside aid.
Everybody knows that or country's
s.a.coest defences are not what they
ought to be; but nobody believes that
the coasts would be in any such de-
fensele.s condition if war should come,
a. Gen. Miles asserts. IL is true, men
who have forgotten more military
science THAI Miles ever learned, have,
in their regular reports to the govern
msnt, and in other connections, shown
that the land Notifications at the chief
ports on the two OCEANS are either
Anticipated or inadequate, but all of
them have expressed confidence in the
system OF submarine defense which has
been in course OF creation in the past
three or four years, and which Gen.
Niles proclams to be worthless. On
this particular polat very few persons
in this country have aus confidence in
hi. judgement. Miles offense, how
ever. is not in his ignorance Of branch
of the military art which be WAC never
in position to learn ANYTHING about,
but in his poHpously calling the atteu-
zion OF All enemy, at a critical time, TO
weakness, or to an imagined weak
ness, in vital points OF his country S
defeuses. Let Miles be muz2led.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10
The story of European rule IN Amer.

The story of European rule IN Amer
lea has been mainly one Of oppression
and bloodshed. England treats Canada
with moderation because the United
States taught her . lesson. But Cuba
is still in the tolls, and the tyranny of
foreign government is working her
ruin. The Monroe doctrine means
that there has already been too much
OF this curse laid upon the people of
the New World.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10
\ Portal Card scheme.

In the course Of time u large manufaot-
uring or wholesale house accumulates "a
quantity If postal cards that have never
bccn used, but That have printed addresses
on them. There is now "a finn which
makes business Of collecting these
They cover the addresses first with ink,
then bronze this over, and if required Will
print new audr,'s~r> on the brouzing and
return thcin ~ the net price Of about half
a cent each Oh large lots. The other half
cent j. saved the customer Chicago
Trihuue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10

Secretary Carlisle on Monday issued
a circular stating that the government
will sell thirty year four per cent
coupons or registered bonds. dated
February l, 1896, for which purchasers
will be required to pay in god coin or
gold certificates This is the first issue
by the present administration of such
a large amount of bonds at one time.
The circular also contains an intima-
ton Of possible further issue of bonds
should the issue or sale OF All additional
or different form of bond for the main
tainance of the gold reserve be author
ized by the law, before February s.
The amount OF the present issue IS one
hundred million dollars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10

Mgr. Satolli, the papal ALLOCATE to
the United States, has been elevated
to the rank of cardinal The imposing
ceremonies took place last Sunday
under the great dome Of tina. classic
edifice, the Baltimore Cathedral, the
mother church of America, where so
msmy memorable and imposing cere.
monies have taken place.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10

Our duck shooting president does
not allow the country's foreign or
domestic troubles to interfere with his
sport. He is, it Is said, planning
another trip to the Carolina coast. IT
he thinks the countrys condition is as
bad as be said in his message, his con-
duct now is not unlike Nero's when he
played his violin on that critical occa-
sion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-01-10

\ felt lat H. made by pneumatic proc
c,s y conicnl cup perforated with holes
l. provided, The air beneath is exhausted,
and BY curious device the felt Is forced
evenly to all parts II the outside of the re
ceiycr. and thus Nv the strong pressure and
rush OF tie air j. thrown upon the frame
and distributed. linus forming the basis
for the lat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
He Wasn't Afraid, but Ills Legs Were.


"When was holding up trains in
Nevada" began City Attorney Cres-
we'll, "to collect the railroads taxes
being District Attorney of the county
through which it ran-I had to assist
me as brave man as I ever knew.
He would think nothing of walking
right up to the muzzle of gun and
peeping down the barrel.
ga passenger train came in and we
seized it. I ordered the engineer and
fireman out of the cab and put my
assistant in, with instructions to hold
1t. The whole town was out to see the
hold-up, and, with the passengers from
the train, crowded around and poked
fun at us. Suddenly the engineer
shouted to my man in the cab that the
water was about out of the boiler and
it would blow up in q minute or two.
"He glanced at the water gauge
and seeing no water in the glass looked
about him in al uneasy way for a mo.
ment and then commenced climbing
out of tie cab. He started to walk
away at slow, dignifed stride. but
his steps kept getting quicker till at
last he broke into run. The crowd
jeered him, but he only ran the faster
till he was out of danger.
"Look here, Jim,' said I, Thought
you were afraid of nothing
"'Well, I don't feel blamed bit
skeery ON my account he replied,
very deliberately, 'but somehow or
other I co' ldn't hold my legs down.
They we ist determined to do some
fast work, an couldn't stop 'em. ~
San Francisco Post. '--ffa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Candor From Childish Lin

A minister's little daughter was Mt.
tending her first church service. She
had never seen her father il the pull
pit before, and on his entrance there
her presence of mind forsook her, and
she piped out in voice expressive of
joyful recognition:
"Why, there's my pa up there in
that boxl'
Avenglng propriety swept down up
on the little maiden, and for season
there was great calm. But the SER
vice was grievously long to such a wee
worshiper, and she became very rest
less, walking up and down the pew
and signing audibly.
cit won't be long, dear" mamma
whispered.
Whereupon ensued another brief
period of quiet; but it was not to last.
Tired baby nature had reached its
utmost limit of endurance, and by
and-by, over the quiet listeners arose
o little voice, clear and plausible and
coaxing:
.Isn't you nearly done. papa?"-
New York Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
ODD HOLIDAY GIFTS.

A fligree silver banquet iardiniere,
filed with feathery, delicate Farley
ensea ferns.
Stamp cases of pearl gray lizard
skin, edged with silver, filled with
leaves Of oiled paper.
For the high church girl, a rosary
of garnets with silver crucifix, IN
filigree pearl box.
A bronze inkstand, made in very
artistic representation OF logs hewn
and crossed, as if for the making OF
log cabin.
A belt of wide, stiff rose-pink moire.
with belt in the form OF q gold oval,
the wearer's monogram picked out in
turquoises.
A satchet of pink and white ribbon,
made in the form of banana, out OF
the top of which emerges dolls
head with fuzzy hair.
A charming set of books, for ones
shopping expenditures. each one only
four by three inches in size, all cov-
cred with scarlet leather.
A standing square of red Russia
leather, in one corner of which is
inserted portrait, in the other tiny
clock, and in the center a calendar.
A paper weight, made of tinted
bronze, representing Mussulman of
fering his morning salutations to Al
lah. He is on his knees, his hands up
lifted, and is kneeling on a rug OF
brilliant Turkish coloring.
A blotter, on the cover of which is
painted check made out to the order
of the recipient, from B. Jolly & Co.,
attached to it with scarlet wafer in
this hopeful card:
"I make very few promises, but al
ways keep those that 1 make"
A square Of rough Irish linen paper
on which in water colors is sketched a
youthful pair Of lovers; the pair is al
most hidden by huge umbrella, made
of brown sandpsper and cris-crossed
with patches. Under the picture, in
ssraggly golden script is this verse:
An old umbrella, though full OF
patches,
Is an excellent thing for striking
matches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
All States Alike.

Ex-Congressman Yoder, OF Ohio, in
commenting on the recent elections,
told o party of friends the following
story at one of the uptown hotels:
"In one Of the counties in Ohio a
German was running for sheriff on the
democratic ticket. He felt very con-
ident of election, but when he read
the returns he found he was showed
under by about 1000 majority. This
reused his ire, and he said to his wife:
"'Dot settles it. We will move out
of dis shtate, where dey treats demo-
crat like dis. Yust you pack oop our
things right away unit git ready to
move away
she left the house in great wrath,
but in about an hour he returned and
found his wife tearing up the carpets
and taking down the curtain poles.
"'Shtop dot, Katrina, said the Ger
man; 'yus. you let dem carpets alone. ;
"'But vat is der matter NIT you,
John?' asked his wife; 'yust leedle
vile ago you said git ready to move,
unit now you say don't git ready to
move
"eYell, dots SO. I did say dat /;
but I yust been down to the depot,
unit dare is no place to move to, said
the German. Washington Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Their First Quarrel.

she-Strange how married people
can quarrel, isn't it, dear9 Here
we've been married two whole weeks
and not an unkind word has passed
between us.
He-We shall never quarrel, dar-
ling, until you begin it. 1 never
shall.
She-That's just like q man. I
know you'll be the first to quarrel
He-Now don't be unreasonable,
dear. You
She-You never used to think me
unreasonable. Why didn't you find
that out before you married me? ETC.,
etc., etc. Tears and door slam.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Little curious.Notes.

Antiquarians say that glass was in
use 1900 years before the birth OF
Christ.
The distance to the nearest Of the
"fxed stars, as computed by .Asttonc.
mer Ball, is 90, 900, 600, 100000 niles.
Ice is the only known body that
does not contract under extreme cold.
The rarifed atmosphere of the city
of Leadville, Col, is fatal to cats, rats,
mice, etc.
There are at present exactly 1850
miles of water mains in the city OF
London.
Green Lake, col., is 1O,25s feet
above sea level, and is said to be the
most elevated body of water IN the
world.
There are six tunnels in the world
which have length exceeding 81, 00O
fest-St. Gothard. Mont GEMS, Hoo
sac, Seven Nochistong and Suits.
Taking the whole land surface oi
the globe into consideration, there are
twenty-five and half acres for each
inhabitant on this planet.
A journal devoted to the pen, ink
and paper trade says that the world
now uses $500, 900 steel pens every
day in the week.
A late census of the "big trees" Of
Caliiornia shows that there are 2,675
Of the giants sill standing, the largest
being 33 feet and 6 inches in diameter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Where He Drew the Line.

A little fve-year-old boy had some
difficulty with q neighbor's children
during the afternoon, and that at'night
he was not feeling in very Christian
spirit.
After he had gone to bed his mother
came in to tuck him away snugly.
"Did you say your prayers?" she
inquired.
'Yes, ma"
"And did you pray iaztnehesthenRY
The boy was slow to answer.
eyes, ma, I did," he said, at last
cali of them-e1cept them next door.
New York Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Millionaire Washerwomen.

A Russian merchant prince recently
died leaving legacy of 1000, 900 ru-
bIes to his four nieces.
But being impressed with the saying
that pride goeth before destruction, it
was stipulated in the will that before
receiving her legacy each niece shall
have worked continuously for fifteen
months either as chambermaid, wash
erwoman or farm servant. The three
executors of the will are enjoined to
see that this condition is scrupously
respected.
The four legatees have therefore
gone to work as farm hands and SER
wants. But though the conditions are
hard, S63 offers of marriage have, al
ready come in, and seedy noblemen in
all directions are ready to put up titles
at the lowest market prices.
The idea of the Russian millionaire
is we'll worth studying. When these
four legatees come into possession OF
their fortunes they will know how to
sympathize with the poor and humble,
for they will have been there them
selves.
American girls may see in these 1863
offers of marriage that labor is no dis
grace when there is money behind it.
But uselessness and utter neglect OF
contact with Common folks" ought to
be in bad repute, whether there ia
money behind it or not.-Boston
Globe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Hot Bran for Fur.

Fur after some years. wear will look
much improved if cleaned with new
bran previously heated in the oven.
Rub the hot bran we'll into the fur
with piece of flannel, shake the fur
to remove all particles and then brush
thoroughly. The fur will clean more
easily if the lining and wadding are
first removed, but such removal is not
absolutely needful. The fat, oily look
VIII; mars the appearance of the neck
portion of furs long in use is mostly if
not wholly removed by the means of
hot bran. Rub the fur the wrong
way.-New York World.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
PITH AND POINT.

A dress does not make q woman,
but often breaks O man. Texas Sift-
ings.
"stick to me and you'll get yourself
in box" was what the envelope re-
marked to the postage stamp.-States'
man.
A Growing Demand: 'They talk Of ,f
g. new creation of peers in England. "
"Fo- rvoort trade?" Brooklyn
4Llte.
Race prejudice is all tight if it leads
man to refrain from putting his
money on the wrong horse. States
man.
CIergyman-esome people think I
preach long sermons. Do you think
SOP" she-"Oh, no! They only seem
long, Puck.
The glorious charge Of the Light Brigade,
By Tennyson famously sung,
Is nothing to that which my doctor made
For taking look at my tongue.
-Yenowine's News.
professor, said graduate, trying
to be pathetic at parting, 81 am in
de6ted to you for all ] know" "Pray
do not mention such triae, was the
reply. --.Tit-Bits.
"FarewelI," ne said, Eve shall meet
in heaven, and then" "Then [ will
love you, replied the girl who had
rejected him. 81 expect to love every
one there. Truth.
"Stickers mas been telling 1s
of marvellous sums he has made on
Wall street. Is he q Napoleon OF
fnance?" Two-"Well, hardly-more
of Napoleon of narration !"-Puck.
Briggs-"What sort of a fellow is
Sandstone?" Griggs--"Well, he is
the kind of man who thinks his wheel
is better than any other" Briggs
SCI seel just an average man.
Puck.
!; The Snapper Snapped: Miss Antique
:-.."I don't see why young married
people make s1ch fools of thern-
selvesr' Old Goodfellow---"Maybe
it's because they have the chance" Pc
Truth. -,
A Sea View: Passenger "Captain,
how far a-a we from land?" Captain
-"About two miles" Passenger
'sBnt can't see it. In what direction
is it?" Captain--"Straight down, sir. "
--Tit-Bits.
Won Blumer Cooking at his wife's
check. book --"You don't mean to say
you have given out check for $lO0?
Why, 7ou've only got $50 in the bank
to meet it'll" His Wife---"That's all
right, dear! If the cashier says any
thing about it I'll tell him to charge
il. "---Puck.
Judge Noonln of the San Antonio
District Court is also the proprietor
of stock ranch in Medina County.
he was recently called on in his official
capacity to pronounce sentence on a
horsethief. Said the Judge blandly I:
"Are you aware of any circumstance
that entities you to consideration at
my hands?" eyes, your Honor, am. "
"WEat it?" "lhe horse 1 stole
didn't belong TO T0yJn1 you; think you
ought to take that into consideration.
Texas Siftings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
A Steamhnat ON Wheels.

Sweden can boast of steamboat or
wheels. This uniqne vehicle makes
regular trips overland from one lax,
to another near by. To leave on,
lake it approaches the shore with
full head of steam on, rushes over tn,
rails of tine connecting road to tn,
top of the eminence midway, shoot
down to the other lake, and then it
screw propellers merily churn tn
waters again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
The Plow Started a Fire.

George Vogel, of York Township,
Indiana, started fire in a stubble
field on his farm Friday in very
peculiar manner. He was plowing
the dead weeds and dry stubble under
the ground when his plowshare struck
big rock. The stroke of the steel
upon the finty surface of the stone
caused it to emit sparks of fire thai
ignited the dry rubbish which sur.
rounded it. This inaugurated fire
that, propelled by the wind. spread
over the field and threatened to de,
stroy his fences. He finally subdued
the mes.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the syss-
tenn efectually, dispeis colds, head.
aches and fvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy. of its kind ever pro-
duceL, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs i. for sale in 30
cent bottles by e,l leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FJe SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. Nh
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
n LITTLE SONG.

Let the winter blow its best;
Here the hearth is warm;
Safe at home with love we rests
Sheltered from the storm.
Love that makes the darkness white,
Lifts the lilies to the tight
Winter, winter wild, =.
Good night!
Good night!
Let the storm winds beat the birds
From each lonely nest;
Safe at home. we hear loves words,
Folded to his breast.
Love that bends the rainbow bright,
Parts tine clouds till heavens in sight
Stormy, stormy winds.
Good night!
Good night
F. L. Stanton, in Chicago Tlmes-Heral
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Cruelty.

"oh, DEAR" sobbed Mrs. Hunni-
mune, "I knew it would come to this,
but didn't expect it SO soon."
"Has your husband been mistreat-
ing you?" asked her visitor solemnly.
"Y-yes," she sobbed. "He says I
want my own way all the time"
"And won't he let you have it?"
srThat's the worst of it. He says
that he doesn't care if I have my own
w-way all the time; b-but that I won't
mako up my mind w-what it Is. y
Washington Star.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
Had to STAY Home.

Husband thought you were going
to the meeting Of the eSociety to Rescue
Chinese Women from the Cruelty Of
Foot Bandaging.
Wife-I could not get my dress on.
Husband-Why not9
The cook was out and there was no
one in the house strong enough to lace
my corset.-New York Weekly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
A BLACK DIAMOND.
By MARIANNE KENT.

Z Was a dull spring
morning when the
great steamer Mel
SOD, which for the
past four weeks
had been making
its way from Cal
cutta, came with
in sight of South
ampton. The men
at the lookout had
seen the land long
before the unac.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
D,sastrous Failure.

We can mention no failure more disastrous
than that of physical energy. 1t involves the
partial suspension of the digestive and asslmi.
fative processes, and entails the retirement
from business of the liver and kidneys. Only
through the good offices of Hostetter's Som
ach Bitters can the restoration Of its former
vigorous status be hoped for. When TINS alo
has been secured, a. resumption of activity In
the stomach, liver and bowels may be relied
upon. The Bitters conquers malaria and kid
ney troubles.