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The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-04-15
North German Fire Insurance Go
OF HAMBURG.

Capital OF the Company and re-
serve, reichsmarsS S,So0OO0
Capital their reinsurance COM
panleS 600
Total reichsmarks $3.50 600
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-04-15

ED. HOFFSCHLAEGER & CO.,
AGENTS for the Hswaiisn Islands
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-04-15

The Accumulated Funds Of the Fire and Life
Departments are free from liability IN respect
OF each other.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-04-15
North British I Mercantile Insurance CO

TOTAL FUNDS AT SISr DECENBER, 1896.
els, 95I,53
/ Authorized Capitals, 10000 { ID
Subscribed a. 80. 2751Oo0
Paid up Capital.---.-.--.....------. 6S7,5oO
2-Fire s6sc $50 L
S-Life and Annuity Funds. e.s0s.ls2
El2.gS4. So Il
Revenue Fire Branch. l.s7s,o OBS Il
Revenue Life and Annuity
Branches---....... ....... 1.4O4.s07 Q II
1s.aSl go Q $
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
MEDICINAL.
THE SUCCESSFUL REMEDY FOR
NASAL CATARRH

Must be non.irritating, easy of application,
and one that will by its own action reach the
inflamed and diseased surfaces.
ELY'S CREAM BALM combines the i'm
portant requisites OF quick action and specific
curative powers with perfect safety to the
patient This agreeable remedy has mastered
catsrrh as nothing else has, and both physi-
cisns and patients freely concede this fact.
Ali druggists cheerfu,ly acknowledge that in
it the acme of pharmaceutical skill has been
reached. The most distressing symptoms
quickly yield to it. In acute cases the Balm
imparts almost instant relief
BY ABSORPTION.
Catarrhal sufferers should remember that
Ey's Croqm Balm is the only catarrh remedy
which is quickly and Thoroughly absorbed by the
diseased membrane. 1t does not dry up the Sc.
crctioaS, but changes them to Nmpio and
oioress condition, and finally to d natural
and healthy character.
The Balm can be found at any drug store,
or by sending so cents to Ely Brothers, DO
War;. street, New York, it will be mailed
Full directions with each package.
Cream Palm opens and cleanses the nasal
passages, allays Inflammation, thereby stop
ping pain in the head, heals and protects the
membrane and restores the senses OF taste
md smell The Balm is applied directly into
the nostrils mh1o tmyi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
A1examarss 9azstte>
TUESDAY EVENING. MAR %, 1883.

CONF DERAIE MEMORIAL 5 cfE1YO
A let err from Richmond says; E!ab-
crate arrangements are being made by
the Confederate Memorial and Literary
Society for meeting of regents here
Aprjl IL. IS and 10. The affair will be
largely a series of social functions. 1t
will begin with the solemn memorial
service at ST. Paul's, when the beauti-
full stained glass window will be IN
yelled. On Monday business meet
ing will be held at the Museum, Mrs.
Joseph Bryan delivering an address OF
welcome, to be responded to by one OF
the visiting regents Ga Monday even
ing Mrs. J Taylor Ellyson will tender
q reception TO the visitors at Der home.
On Tuesday will take place the pre-
ssntation of the statuette of Mr.. Davis
TO the Museum by Judge Theodore
Garnett, of Norfolk, and Mrs. Joseph
Bryan will give luncheon in honor OF
the visiting regents. On Tuesday night
there will be brilliant full-dress recep-
ton at the Jefferson Hotel in honor OF
the strangers. Mrs. James Allen
Shackelford, of Greensville, Miss,
was elected regent OF that State, and
Mrs. Armistead Jones, of Raleigh, was
elected regent for North Carolina. Mrs.
jefferson Davis was elected honorary
regent of the Confederate Museum, and
Miss Winnie Davis honorary regent for
the Solid South Room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOX TUE P RCHASE OF
1 ALEXANDRIA COUNTY COUPON

PROPOSALS Fob TUE P RCHASE OF
L ALEXANDRIA COUNTY COUPON
BONDS.
The Board of Supervisors of Alexandria
II ty, Virginia, will sell in whole or 10 part,
the following bonds on the 31ST DAY OF
NJ tRCH, 1898, at - o'clock m, upoL the
S, a!ed bids rec. ived therefor:
Aggregate amount of bonds $50, 600 to be
issued by the Board of Supervisors of Alex
aud ia county, Virginia. in denominations OF
500 each and dated March 31st, 1898. and
issued for the construction Of county court
house and Jail st Fort Niger Heights on block
No s, said subdivision.
Interest payable semi-annually at per
c. Mt. and said bonds maturing 30 years after
date unless called in by said Board of Super
visors after five (5) years from date thereof.
said bonds and accruing interest thereon
psysble at the Office of he County Treasurer
81 the courthouse of said county The above
nsmed bonds are issued by special act of
the General Assembly of Virginia approved
February. 1898, and known as Senate bill
No. 500.
alexandria county assessed valuation
81. 100000: Alexandria County real valua-
ton. $4,000 o. said county free from
debts Of sll kind whatever and sinking fund
lie sally provided for population OF said
county s, 500. By order OF the Board of Su
pervisors.
Mark sill bids as SEALED PRO-
POSA snd address them to Il. H YOUNG,
County Clerk, Alexandria city, Va.
a copy-Teste:
feb25 2sw sod
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Drain No. s5 CONNECTS at Calverton for warrenton.
LOCAL SERVICE.

M flor Danvl
H daily
return garrves p
Warenton euninga arrive m
sui
ngarives sat 1918
xcept 66p
Round Hill and
SERVICE
wYorkan NewO
aand Yorkan a
Richmond
iswthcon C.,
Chat Washington
Dining Greensboro and Montgomery
Pullman Sleeping
kandNc Birmingham
Salisbury Pullman
Ashevile and Hot North Carolina Knoxville ana cattanOoe aud
Charlotte
Orleans without change Connects lynu for Lexington sunset Person
"Wednesday
1and32 Limited Composed Pulmans
Library aud Dining Cars for Jacksonville and 81 A
and Drawing
Forde Pullman
J e.
81 TURK,
3rd VicePre Genera Manage,
Washington, D. c. washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

FAMOUS DUKE WHO LIKED BAL :
LEr.-Hhe Emperor and Empress OF
Germany attended the funeral of the
Duke of Talleyrand-Sagan on Thurs
day. The Emperor will have to settle
the succession, as it is a fef of the
crown of Pru STA, and it is doubtful
whether the eldest son of the deceased
will succeed him, as he has always re
fused to become Prussian. The ques
ton will probably be submitted to the
Prussian sindies. The late Duke was
created peer by Louis Philippe, and
was the last peer OF Fiance and the
last French Knight of the Order OF the
Golden Fleece. He became famous
during the Franco-PrusSsn war Of
1901 by his Red Gross work, and
was great patron OF the opera, of
which he was immensely fond, particu-
]arly of the ballet. Most of the wealth
of the family was obtained for them by
the great TalleyraDd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
In Effect November il, 1897.

NM ASHlNGION, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
In Effect November ii, 1897.
FOR WASHINGTON.
Leave Alexandria, corner King and Royal
streets. also stops at King and Washington,
King and Payne streets, week days, at -
%, 6 80, 20 (exprcss), 7 40 express
s 90, s 20 (expressl, 30 express, 90,
8 80, 10 90, IL O4 and II ~ a. III ex-
press), and II %, / 90 (expre's), lo7
90, . 40. 3 90 express, 3 30, ID, 80
(ezpress) 3 90, 5 30 express, 5 A., 6 10
(expressj Is %, 7 90. 7 Is express ; ID
Is, 10 10 and II 10 p. m
Sundays 90, 8 90, 8 90. 80, 10 30
Ills a. M. II 90 noon, II A., 30 . 10
8 90. 3 As, / 80. is, 90, 45, : 30
10, 8 Is, 10 Is and II Is p. m.
FOR ALEXANDRIA.
Leave Washington, from the corner o.
Pennsylvania avenue and 1917 street, week
days, Is 80, 7O5, 30 (expressl, 90
s 50, s SO, 9 80, 1905 (express), 100
and II 40 a. M II O5 (express) y 20
l 10, 40, ? % (express), = 40, 3 20 3 -
(expressl, 4 15 (express), 4 80, 05 ~
(exoress). 40, 8 05 6 30. 7 o6 SOD
8 90, 10 90, II 30 and / l SO D. III.
Sundays 40, s As, 8 45. 10 30, - 10
a. III IL % noon, and II 40, 81 = ID
300. 345. 4 80, 5 Is, 500, y 49,,
7 30, SIS. 9 90. 10 90 and II 20 p. 10.
FOR MOUNT VERNON
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon 500
days, at 7 o. 35, 10 81. II 50 81 %.
and - 30, At. = 81. 4 AZ and : 4'.' n-
Sundays 20 and 10 % a. IL. I.j'
2 90, 80 aud ! 6 p. III.
Leave Mount Vernon, week DAYS. ~ -io.
9 ii and II ( n. III. and u 40, 80
40, 10, 5 35 and s 20 p. N.
cave Mount Vernon, Sundays, At . 90
and II % a. m. and / 40, 3 %, 20 aud
s 90 III
Leave Arlington Junction for Arlington
and Rosslyn hourly.
Baggage checked free at King and Eoyal
streets, Alexandra, and i3iv and Pennsy.-
vania Avenue, Washington, for persons hold
ing first class tickets. Bicycles % cents csch.
Parcel express.
Communication tickets arc sold at the oihce'
of the Mt. Vernon kallro |, Royal aud hIng
stre.s at the follow .ng rates:
Fare. Aicxandris TO Washington, 10 cents
round.trip. % cents. Commutstion ratcs'
Quarterly tickets, 81 ESQ; monthly tickets
$4.65; school tickets. 50 10; family TIP
tickets, So. %; package tickets. So cents Al,
ter 90 p IN. to Riverside 10 cents round
trip
G. E. ABBOT. GEO E. PHILLIPS
General Manager. General Passenger Az
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
DRUGGISTS.
ESTABLISHED 1892.

IL % ADLlOl1LD LIO~'
q. LkADBEATER. O. @. LEADBEATER.
E. g. Lea DBEATER, JR, ]. LEADBEATER
E. s. I.EADBEATER L SONS,
WHOLEsA LIE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
l06 AID lot south Fairfax street,
Dealers in drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi.
cines, Paints, Nls, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goc1s and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia TO.
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.s
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Pats, &c.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharmaceutical
Preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufacturers.
We arc therefore enabled to supply tho trade
with all goods usually carried by well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded By first
fleight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our specially. We guarantee
the purity OF all drugs furnished. Core
spondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

On the morning of Feb, 20, 1895, l
was sick with rheumatism and lay ID
bed until May Dist, when l got bottle
ofChamberlain's Pain Balm. The first APP
plication of it relieved me almostentire.
~ from the pain and the second afforded
complete relief. In short time was
able to be up and about again.-A. T.
MoREAUx, Luverne, MINI. Sold by J..
H. Janney, Druggist 701 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

NJ. L Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says 1 was
sufferer for ten years, trying most all kinds
OF pile remedies, but without success. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve was recommended
TO me- l used one box. 1t has effected
permanent cure" As permane' cure for
ri es DeWitt's Witch L azel Salve has no equal
Charles G. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

ARNoLD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
unrivaled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
gleepleszpesa 10 conts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

YTIO IHE CHILDREN OF ARCHIBALD
4 KElGHTLEY, Elizabeth Job, William T.
Kelghtley, if living, and if not their heirs at
aw, and also to the children of Mary Smith,
deceased, if living, and if not to their heirs at
law.
I, Hugh Charles Smith, by Eliza W. Smith,
my next friend, do hereby give you notice
that whereas Hugh G. Smith, late of the city
of Alexandria, Virginia, deceased. did, By his
last will and testament, dated on the 18th
day of July, 1854, and of record in will book
No. 6, page 257 of the County Court of Alex.
andria county, Virginia, amongst other things,
give and devise to J. P. Mil edge and Rich
ards C. Smith the sum of twelve Thousand
dollars (S12 ,0OO) upon trust to invest the
same and to apply the proceeds thereof. or as
much thereof as might lie necessary. for the
support and maintenance of mis- son, the said
Hugh Charles Smith, as directed in said will,
and upon the death of the said Hugh Charles
Smith did give and devise the said sum of
Twelve thousand ($12 000) dollars with the
unexpended income thereof ID the children
of the said Archibald Keightley, William T.
Keightley, Elizabeth Job, and Mary Smith, or
their heirs, and that whereas the said Richards
C. Smith. did alone ACCEPT the trustseship
under the said will for the said Hugh CHARLES
NTH, and has recently departed this life,
/, the said Hugh Charles Smith, by the saio
Eliza W. smith, my next friend, will on
MONDAY, the 25th day of April, 1898,
make application to and move the County
Court of the county of Alexandria, Virginia,
to appoint trustee under the said will in the
place of the said Richards G. Smith, deceased.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of
March, 1898.
HUGH CHARLES SMITH
BY Eliza w. Smith, his next friend.
rnnrO Nd W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

G. VIM Ramsay. Fisher Brothers,
O'Sullivan d Co Harlow Bros.
Ahern & Co. FS Harper,
\ Lindsey & Co. H F Robertson,
W A Johnson & Co J Broders,
Norton Entwisle.
Grocers and Liquor Deale,s.
TT Burroughs WA Jol nson & 20,
Harlow Brothers. ]. Broders.
Ahern & Co.
Hotels.
Fleischmann Hotel.
HarGioars.
Jas Carlin & Sons.
InfrmGriss.
Alexandria Infrmary.
Ice Deale,
VIM NJ Reardon.
junk Dealers.
Dreifus & Co.
Lumber Merchants
J B Smoot & Co, II D Smoot
Aitcheson & Bro.
Ldpyers.
James B Cation, Carlin.
JKM Norton, F L Smith,
5 g Brent. < Kemper,
Marbury & Armstrong
Livery Stables.
Patterson 4. Brother, B Myers & Co.
Lime Plaster and Cement
Geo n Robinson & Son, w A Smoot & Co.
J HID Smoot, Jas 3 Smoot & Co.
Merchandise Brokers'
YIN Fowle Brookes & Co,
A D Brocker & Co.
DIT. Vernon on the Potomac.
H H Dodge, supt.
Municipal Offices.
City Treasurer, Police Headquartera.
The Market.
Manufacturers Of Soda and Mineral WGters
James McCuen.
MachinistS.
W S Moore J & 81 Aitckeson
IF Burroughs
Newspapers.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria Times
Evening Star Bureau.
Notions, Furnishing Goods, dc.
Mrs. Bernheimer, King street.
OIL Companies.
Standard Oil Conpan
Physicians.
DR. W NJ Smith, DR. Il P Howard,
DR. Julian Miller, DR. M W O'Brien.
DR. T NJ Jones. DR. Hugh Mcclure
Pirate Residences.
Charles King, 3 E Knight,
Mrs NJ a Wood, w White,
B Wheatley, w 81 Domaine,
3 Zimmerman, Mrs S G Brent,
Herbert Bryant, Laurence StaDler
Miss NJ V Smith, E l. Daingerfed,
W 3 Daingerfeld, Chas Taylor
Z W French, A d Brockett,
& F Knox, VI Beckham,
] NJ Hill, Ashby Miller.
w NJ Smith.
Railroads.
Southern Railway-Freight
=" Local Freight
Washington Southern Railway,
Baltimore and Potoluac-Freight,
w, A s. Mt Vernon Railway Co, I12 A
w, A & Mt Vernon Railway, lip B
Real Estate.
Harlow 6 Co. Knox & Robinson,
Robert Elliott
Schools.
Episcopal High School,
Summaries.
theological seminary.
Spoke Factory.
Mt. Vernon Spoke Company.
Steamboat Companies.
Potomac Steamboat Company,
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co,
Washington Steamboat Company.
Ship Chambers.
q Kirk, N Lindsey & Co.
StGtio'lerS and Printers.
John q Strider, Z Bells Sons.
NJ Hill g. Company.
Telegraph C0mpanies.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Postal Teleer- phi Cable Company,
Tanners and Hide Dealers.
CO. moot & Soma.
o. S. Offices.
Postoffice.
U,,5ertdkers.
B Whestley, WI Domaine,
Wood aud Coal Dealers
W A smoot & Co, Up Agnew & Co.
Knox & Robinson.
Wholesale Cake Gnd Cracker Manufacturers and
Cotjectioners.
The George B. Hill Co.
Wholesale Grocers
Chas King & Son, N Lindsey & Co.
Fisher Bros, J Broderp,
4 u,-~-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court of the city of Alex
andria on the 18th day Of March, 1898.
Sarah Hackney, who sues by her next friend,
Ida Msy Mills, Us. Charles Edward Hack
ney In rhancery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to obtain
3 divorce, mensa ct thoro from Charles Ed
ward hackney
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
th4t the defendant, Charles Edward Hackney.
is a on-resident of this State, 1t is ordered
that the said defendant appear, here within
fifteen days after the due publication OF this
order and do what is necessary to protect his
interests in this suit, and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published in the city of
Alexandria, Va, once week for four sue
cessive weeks, and posted at the 'front.' door
of the Court House fthis city.
A copy-Teste:
JOHN 6. BEACH, Clerk.
Gardner L. Boothe, p. g.
mart7 1aw4w
TXECUToRs' NOTICE.
having qualified as executors upon the
estate of ELIZA Z DAINGERFIELD, de.
ceased notice is hereby given to all persons
having claims against the said estate 10 pre-.
sent the same, properly authenticated. for
paymen and to all persons indebted to the
said estate to settle the same.
JULIAN 7. But IKE, r..,.
TX. NJ. NORTON. EAecu'ois'
mara I'm
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WAKEFIELD & HALL
DRUGGISTS.
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX CTS.
DRUGGISTS.

NORNER PRINCE AND FAlRFAA STE.
Prescriptions speciality.
English, French, GeRpan and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolis, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes full assortment of Patent Mcdi-
.o5 Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch, Sea Mss
a1ine Spices Of all kinds and a select stock
OF all articles sold by druggists at prices as low
az the same quality can be obta acd elsewhere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
mob BENT Or LEASE.

The BUILDING on the northeast corner
ofKing and Union streets, the best stand in
the city for grocery. Possession given on
the first of May. Apply at this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29
FOR SALE OR RENT.
2 SALE OR RENT.

The comfortable FRAME DWELLING on
the east side of st. Asaph street, between
Cameron and Queen streets. Bath room, gas.
etc. Apply at this Office. oct19 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-29

n. b. Same schedule sundays. COMMENCING
30 r. IN. o.r,..,,
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS -sTE IA NJ
ER WAKEFIELD leaves washington D D n n
days at 7 90 a. M, and Alexandra Al . -
a. M, for landings as far a. Nomin' ''nu Gn
Wednesdays and Saturdays Al same nous ioi
81. Clements Bay and LeOnardto"H.
C. W. RIDLEY, General Manager
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
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STEAMERS

Leave Washington Leave Alexandi
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LEGaL NOTICES.

'eb25 2aw SOD
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-12
TO HOLD THEIR JOBS.
Congressman Have Their Eyes on Il
and Mckinley.

and Mckinley.
A paper relating to Cuba was passed
around among the Republican mem
bers of the house last Saturday for
signatures. 1t had its origin with
western representatives. The pledge
at the top of the sheet bound the
signers to prevent by their votes ad
iournment for the recess until some de-
cisive action is taken by the govern
ment upon the Cuban question. The
paper began TO circulate shortly before
adjournment for the day. 1t re-
ceived number of signatures, enough
to indicate the strong feeling on the
Republican side against further delay
regarding Cuba.
There has heen in circulation story
that it is the plan Of the speaker and
some other leading Republicans 10 get
congress out of Washington before the
Cuban question comes to a crisis.
This prompted the agreement to resist
adjournment. All Republicans will be
given opportunity to sign, and then
the paper will be sent to the senate:
Republican senators are 10 favor OF
preventing adjournment until some
thing is done for Cuba, if there are
enough Republican representatives in
favor of such course. The signed
pledge is to secure them.
A member of the house engaged in
circulating the paper said:
"There is firm belief in the minds
of several members that there is a
plan to adjourn congress without TAX
ing any action on Cuba. Whatever
may be the presidents view as to pub
lie sentiment in this country on the
Cuban question, we know through
private letters and other trustworthy
sources that the people expect some
action on Cuba. If it is not taken
there won't be 20 Republican members
elected to the next house. Just let a
resolution be reported to adjourn this
congress without action on Cuba, and
YOU will see the liveliest row ever wit
messed in the house. The president
and Speaker Reed will learn that op.
position will not come from hotheads,
but from some of the most conserva-
tive men on the Republican side. The
Democrats are already pledged to
stand by u.s."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-12
TO BE CONTINUED.

WEBsTER's OPINIoN.-In the year
1910 the locomotive was small, weak
machine that was employed to drag a
few coach-like. cars at speed of about
10 miles an hour. Then the directors
and stock holders of railroads constl-
tuted the meekest class of citizens,
very different from the dictatorial, in
fuential class of the present.
Daniel Webster, in describing the
American railroad of that time, said,
"They are made of two stringers OF
scantling, notched into ties that often
get loose in the ground. Upon the
stringers two straps of iron, the width
and thickness of wagon tires are nailed.
"These straps of iron frequently get
detached at the ends, which turn up
like snakes heads, and pierce the
floors of the cars" Such an accident
actually happened to car between
Elizabeth and New York.
"Then," said Webster, "the wheels
slip on the iron straps, in winter espe-
cially, so much that no dependence
can be placed upon the time of ar
rival, and many people think it is not
certain that railroads will be sue
cess"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-12
A KINGS COURAGE.

King Pepin, of France fourished
about the year $50 A. D., and because
of his diminutive size he had bestowed
upon him the rather disrespectful ap-
pellation of "Pepin the Short" 1t
would appear that certain of the
French courtiers were so i'll hammered
as we'll as i'll advised as to make the
monarch's deficiency in inches the sub
ject of ill natured ridicule. This un-
becoming conduct having become
known to the king, his majesty re-
solved to put an end to such derision
of his person by performing some feat
which would prove once and for all
that if deficient in stature he was
not so in manliness. In pursuance of
this design, therefore, on the occasion
of a public combat between lion and
bull, when the former animal had
succeeded, after terrible struggle, in
pulling the bull to the ground, King
Pepin, turning toward those of his
nobility who were present, said,
(Which one of you will dare to enter
the arena now and part the combatants
or kill them ?"
A dead silence and very perturbed
looks were the only reply. "Then
here is the man who will dare it !"
shouted the little king, springing as
he spoke into the arena. With drawn
blade he rushed upon the lion and
stabbed the fierce brute to the heart
ere it could withdraw its fangs from
the neck of the bull, in which they
were imbedded. Then, with one
mighty stroke, the intrepid monarch
almost severed the bulls head from
it's body. The whole vast audience
sat silent and amazed at so unlocked
for an exhibition of courage, dexterity
and strength combined. Turning to-
ward his courtiers, the king merely
said in a very quiet tone, "You should
have remembered that although David
was little of stature, yet he laid low
the insolent giant who defied Israeli
London Society.