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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
.Inscnh .IeTcrson.

Joseph jefferson was playing one
night engagement in q small town, APP
pearing in the part Rip Van Wrinkle,
which be has so often and ably imper-
sonated At the hotel where he staid
there was an Irishman who acted as
general assistant Judged by the great
interest he manifested in the hotel, he
might have been taken to be the pro-
prietor at about a quarter to 6 in the
morning Mr.. jefferson was startled, not
to say alarmed, by a violent humping
on his door When he recollected that
he had left no orders to be called so
early, he was naturally indignant. His
sleep was banished for that morning,
however, so he arose and soon made his
appearance before the clerk.
"Look here, say" he demanded Of
this functionary, why was 1 called at
this unearthly hour?"
81 don't know, SIR" replied the
clerk, "but I'll ask Pat" Pat was sum
moned Said the clerk: "Pat, there was
no call for this gentleman. Why did
you waken him."
Pat led the clerk to one side and said
in mysterious whisper: "He wor
snorin loike a horse, sor, an ORD heerd
the bhoys sayin somethin about how
he wor wanst afther shlapin for twinty
years, so Oh says TO mesilf, It's a-comin
unto i'm ag'in, an it's yer july to git
the crayther out O yer house at
wanst ledger Monthly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
Onening and CLOSING OF the Mails.


Northern mails, week days, close st 7 80
and II 45 g. m. and 49, 2 90, so and
so p. M. Open at 90 a. NJ, II 90 N.
and 90 .. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at Ii IA q. m. and : 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville, close
at so and 10 90 a. N. and 2 Is and
10 p. m Open at s 90 a. N. and 2 80
and 4:30 p. n.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close al
10 20 q. m. and 13 and 8 so pm.
Manassas Division msils close at so a. u.
and As p, m. Open st p. n.
Alexandris and Bound Hill msils closs at
S 40 8. N. and 90 p. u. Open at 90 q. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at is
p. m. and 80 p. N. Open at 8 OG a. m. and
Washington nail, close at 50 and II As
8. m, and ], 10, 2 so, s so and so p. m.
Open at s % a. ~, u 90 m. and 90 and
80 p. N.
ofioe Rour-open at 8 90 a. m. Close OF
sunday HOurs-opan st 600 a. m. Close
at 9 30 8. N.
Carriers' Schedule Collections made CD
inside routes--6 80 and 10 90 a. m. and
3 90 and 80 pm Full routes 80 s. m.
and so p. m. Sunday collection 5 90 D.,
m. Carriers window open Sundsy 90 a. N,
and close 8 80 g. IA.
Deliveries made s 90 q. NJ, j 90 p NJ, and
45 p. N.
All mail should be in Office ten minutes
before hour indicsted for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

1t has hitherto been supposed that in
Egypt the practice of embalming the
bodies Of the dead and forming them
into mummies was the most ancient
method of sepulture, but Professor
Flinders Petrie, the well known Egyp-
tologist. has by recent excavations
thrown quite new light upon this
question of the ancient method of dis
posing Of the dead. At Deshasheh, a
place about so miles south Of Cairo, be
has discovered a series Of tombs, in the
cofins of which he has found complete
skeletons from which the flesh has been
carefully dissected, evidently previous
to burial. The coffins are of admirable
workmanship are made Of sycamore
and are in perfect preservation not
withstanding their 5000 years burial
in the sand. It remains TO be proved by
further excavations whether the mUtila-
ton of the bodies was performed as a
ceremonial rite or whether this removal
of flesh from the bones points TO canni-
bansm on the part Of the ancient peo-
ple--Chambers Journal
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AlexauarIs 6azsttf.
FRIDAY EVENING, JAN. %. 1899.
SNOWFALL Showers.

More than one explorer in cold eli
mates has noted the curious phenome-
non of a SNOWFALL shower" The balls,
it is true, are not very big, the average
being about the size of a hens egg, but
they are true snowballs for all that
compressed globes of snow. not little
Jumps of ice or hail
A fall Of the kind occurred in north
London in March, 1859, and at the time
it was observed that the balls seemed FIVE
times as dense and compressed as ordi
nary snow and in no way to be told
from the usual handmade missiles
They had fallen during the night and
were strewn many layers thick over a
very large area
No cause-except doubtful electric
al one-can be ascribed for the strange
phenomenon, and mountainous are apt
to discredit the stories of SNOWFALL
showers told them by the old guides till
suddenly in the midst Of an ordinary
storm they find themselves assailed as
though by myriads of mischievous
schoolboys Standard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
mndam,a arent Bargain.

It was in an auction store on Main
street, just before the auctioneer mount
ed the box Goods were being sold pri-
vately to those who desired to buy. a
well dressed woman was examining
bit of jewelry.
"what is the price of this2" she
asked
That will cost you 81, madam. - re-
piled the salesman.
Cant you shade that figure bitf"
mo; can't possibly take q cent less
But III tell you what III do-if you
will wait a few moments the auction
sale will be started, and III place the
article under the hammer. You may
then be able to b1ly it in for almost
nothing
The woman sad she would wait.
Ten minutes later or the auctioneer
began the sale There were some half
dozen people in the store. The bit Of
jewelry in question was placed on the
counter and bids invited. Some one Of
fered so cents, then 81 was bid, 50
followed and then So. This last bid
was made by the woman who had sought
to buy the bit of jewelry before the sale.
A gentleman came in. looked at the ar
ticle and calmly said: 81 like that III
give you 81. The woman quickly
shouted Five dollars!" Then the bid
ding ceased and the bit of jewelry was
turned over 20 the last and best bidder.
She had refused to pay 81 few min
utes before, but she forgot that and
went home 70 tell hubby dear what q
bargain she got at the auction store for
a So bin-Memphis Scimitar.
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RAILROADS
Southern Railw y.
ecbedule in effect jan. 16, 1899.


S:23 A. M.-Daily-Local for Danville,
Charlotte and way stations. Connects at
Manassas for StrasbuTg and Hsrrisonourg
daily, and at Lynch0ure with the Norfolk and
Western daily, and with G. & 0. Z. b. tor
Natural Bridge daily, and Lexington, daily
except Sunday.
1875 A. M.-DaIy-THE UNITED
STATES FAST MAIL. Pullman sieepers,
New YORK and Washington to Jackson
Vile: uniting st falishury with Sleeper for
Asheville and Hot SPRINGS, N. c; Knoxville
Chattanooga, and NJ 'mphis, Tenn and 81
Charlotte with slecEe for Augusta. Sleeper
New York to New Orleans. uniting - ( hsr-
lotte with Sleeper fer ATLANTIS. Solid tram
Washington to New Orle2l without change,
Dining ar service Sunset Personally Con-
Quoted TDurists' Excursion Sleeper on tn $
train every Wednesday and Saturday to San
Francisco, without change.
1928 P. M.-Local for Front Royal stras-
burg, and Har: iscnburg, daily. except sun.
day.
z:52 P. M-Daily for Charlottesville.
60? P. M.--Daily except Sunday NEW
YORK AND FLORIDA LIMITED, cooipo=cd
of Flu lman's latest D-awinG-rOom, Ccmps't
meut, Observation, Library and Dining ars:
for Jacksonville and st Angus Inc, ana
a
ton for Augusta.
Hop. III aily-WAsH' NGTO AND
SOUTHWESTERN FESrtBULE LIMITED.
composed of Pullman Veitibuled slcepers,
Dinlas Cars and Dag Coach Sleepora New
York TO Nashville Tenn, via Asheyiile
Knoxville AMI Chattan)og New York 10
! Tampa, via Charlotte, Co umbia, Savannah;
| and jaoksonvi X; New York to Memphis, via
| Birmingham; New York ard Washington to
Augusta. with connection for AIKEN; Ne"
| York 10 New Orleans, via Atlanta and Mont
| gomery. Vestibuled Day Coscn Washington
| to Atlanta, Southern Railway Dining Car
Greensboro to Montgomery.
TRAINS on Wash Nc ON AND OHIO
| DIVISION leave Alexandria sos ID. daily.
snd 4:37 m. daily, except -undsy, ana
| 6:32 p. n. Sundays only for Round Hill;
4:37 .. ~ daily. except sunday for Leeaburg
| ADD 6:32 p H. daily, for Befndon. Return
| ing. arrive at Alexandria S:25 m daily,
| ant $50 p. IN Sunday only aud Dds p u.
daily, except Sunday, FROM 2ornd Hi; =
a. N. daily, except Sunday, from Herndof;
| S:25 s. NJ daily, except Sunday from Lees
burg.
through trains from the South arrive st
Alexandria Gil m. 9:25 a NJ, 1915 p N
and S:45 Ii daily; II ,rrisonburg, 1873 a.
ID. daily, except Sunday. and 5: - =. m. CAL!
from Charlottesville
For detslied schedule figures, tcE ct1, Pull
man reservation etc, spy 10 4 c. MOSS,
ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
FRANK 5. G .NNOH,
3rd Vice President {. Sen Manager.
J N. CULP, Traffic Manager.
". A. TURK, General Passenger Agent
L. S. BROWN, Gen. Ag;. Pasr Dept
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
The Best of Proof.

"And you say you gave me no en-
enlargement q
THAT is what I said "
"No encouragement? Why even your
father thought it all settled -
"My father: What proof have you OF
your extraordinary statement 2!
proof! The best of proof lie Tor
rows money from me. "-ClevelaId
Plain Dealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

The BEST SALvE IN the World or
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Self Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns ana all Skin E-1ar.
lions, and positively cures fi,as, or no
)ay required. Il IL guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Errest u. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

N. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
at 80 a. N.
POTOMAC RIVER NGs-sTEAM-
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at 7 90 g. NJ, and Alexandria at 90
g. M, for landings IS far IS Nomini and OIL
Wednesdays and Saturdays st same hours foi
St. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c.. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT. Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
La Grippe Successfully Treated.

81 have just recovered from the Sc
cond attack of la grippe this year"
says Mr. Jas. A. Jones, publisher of the
Leader, Mexia, Texas. I'm the latte,
case l used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and 1 think with considera BILE
success, only being in bed little over
two days against len days for the form
er attack. The second attack l aD
satisfied would have been equally as
bad as the first but for the use of this
remedy ss 1 had TO go to bed in about
six hours after being struck with it,
while in the first case l was able to at
tend to business about two days before
getting down." For sale By ]. 81.
Janney, Druggist, 701 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

La Grippe is again epidemic Every pre-
caution should be taken to avoid it. It's specific
cure is One Minute Cough Cure. A. j. Shep-
erd, Publisher Agricultural Journal and Ad-
vertiser, Eden, Mo-, says: NO one will be
disappointed in usiEg One Minute Cough Cure
for La Grippe" Pleasant 10 take, quick to
sct. Edgar Warheld, jr., corner King and
pitt streefs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
NIardi Gras. New Orleans, Feb. IL.

For the above occasion tho Southern Rail-
way Company will sell tickets to New Orleans
at one fare for the round trip which from
Washington will be S27 so; tickets on sale
February Z to IS, nclusive final limit Feb
ruary IS. Double daily last traius leave
Washington Ills a. nj. and 1G:45 p. IN.
Through sleepers and dining car service.
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isn1= cow

BUILDING AND
L LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHING
Ten. D C.--Notice is hereby given that
special meeting If the stor khooers OF the IN
tarn tionai Guiding snd Loan Association of
Washington. y g.. will be held 1T the Office
Of Jus &c i. <. NJ Norton rs south Fairfax
street Alexandria, W. WEDNESDAY. Feb
rnary 10, 500, 81, 1880 M for the pur-
pose Of considering the question OF doing
away with the expense fund system, and
hereafter eating the expenses of the ass cia-
ton from the profit, of The business Various
By law amendments Will be submitted 10
the meeting whichwould be made necessary
by such change
CHARLES LYNN,
ian12 I'd President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

Paul Perry, of Columbus. Ga. suffered ag
ony for thirty years, and then cured his Piles
by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve. 1t
heals injuries and skin diseases like magic.
Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
straats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
MEETINGS


TNHE ANIMAL. MEETING nj me Stock
i holders of the DIJE CAPITAL saw
1NGS sYa'FEM 1ill be hel5 at the Office of
the compsny. No III south EtiTf.x street,
Alexandra. Va, on &0NDAI. February 20.
1889. Polls open from , TO 8 D M. Books
closed for tTarsfer of sleek February 18th
to Goth, inclusive
CHAs. II ALLFNDER.
lanl7 ec2a Sc retsry-Treasurer.
TJIHE .HEUAL MEETING Of the Stock
z ho!de,s of ;4E CONCIN hNTAr. saw
INGS 6Nn IO3h 9 MP NY will no held
at tba Office Of The comp y, no. III south
Fair AK street, flcx.n Va, OF mon
DAY. february 30. $50 Polls open from
= 10 3 ,. &c Pnoks closei for ;raLsfer OF
stock February 18th to 20th inclusive.
CaAS. &. ALLENDES. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

4 n ADJOURNED MEETING of the
IA stock holders of the MERCANTILE.
RAILWAY BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO-
CITATION. Of lexendria. Va, will be held
on FEBRUARY 81, 1899, at ~, at the
home Office, JOG south Fairfax street. Alex
andre. Va
jan2O 2w LEWIS HooFF, Secretary.
TvHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
L holders Of the WASHINGTON, ALEX.
ANDRA AND MOUNT V1RNON FAIL
WAY COMPANY will be hold at 1890
o'clock IN on the 8TH DAY CT FEB
RUaEY. 1899, At the principal office of the
company, i'll south Fairf4x street, Aiexan'
diia, Va.
jan10td K. HIPFLE, Secretary
THE ANIMAL NETTING of the stock.
L holders of the LAND AND R'VER M
PROVEMENT COMPANY of New Alexan-
dra Va will lie held at 1880 o'clock p. m :,
on the 18th DAY CF FEBRUARY, 1899,
4; the principal Office of the company, III
south Fairfax street. Alexandria, Va.
j4n10 I'd F. K NIPPLE. Secretary.
VyHE ANNUAL. MEETING of the stock
i holders Of the MOUNT VERNON CON
tTGUCTiON COMPANY will be held ~
1870 o'co.k p. m on the 14TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1899. at the principal office OF
said company, Ill south Farfsx street
Alexandria, Va.
JAMES S. sWAgT7 Secretary.
jan10 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
TE1,EpHoNE ExCHANGE.
HELLO


We wish to call your attention TO the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES.
Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, Gay
or night.
Each is heard in mis- own recognized voice,
and business is transacted with the utmost
saving Of time.
Communication is also had with Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
many other points, thus annihileting distance
and time.
The expense is but few cents DAY anu N
many cases very much less than the service
performed is worth TO the subscribers
More than forty Classes OF business are to De
found among our subscribers
If your namc is not enrolled consult your
own interest by subscribing at once. Call on
the manager or send him word by postal OF
telephone. and he will call Oh you.
WITH I. WHITE. Manager.
HUT CHIPTFY,
District SEPT Richmond vs.
agricultural Supple,
Hc:;e:. Bryant, H Wattles,
Brich Manufactures.
!:oxandria Brick Company
Books and Stationery.
RW French
Beer aud Groceries.
O'sul!ivan & &C.
Brewcries.
& Portner's.
BaMkS
Burke 3 Herbert, First National i'snt..
Citizens National Bank.
Bistche,y.
Holluiuth Brothers, NJ. Schiller.
Courts.
Connty Court, Coronation Court.
Commission Merchants.
Fishsl Brothers, " a Johnson & Co.
J T {. ! @ Boc!;hac:, F s Harper,
& + Lawler & Co. Harlow Brothora
y Lindsey & Co Chas King & Son.
J Broiers, G n Robinson & Sons
Thomas Perry.
Dentists.
J. n. Bitter.
Druggists.
W F Creighton & Co, L Allen,
Jobr 3 Janney. Northwest Pharmacy
NJ Lennon, Richard Gibson.
Dry Goods.
Isaac Eichbers. D Bendhem {; Sons
Driring Parks.
Alexandria Driving Park.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co.
Feed aud Grain Dealers.
T + Burroughs, ] Broders,
] Watkins Bal!enger s. Bro.
Florists.
t.! l. Loose.
Foundries.
Curtin s. Butts.
0},ss aid Ct;natoare.
81 Aiillef .E Co.
Groc&rs.
G YIN Ramsey. Fisher Brothers,
O'Sn!hvan 4 Co HARLOW Bros.
Ahern & Co FS Harper,
y Lindsey s Co. H F Robertson,
" i johnson & Co J Broders,
Norton Entxisle.
Groccrs and Liquor Dealers.
T F Burroughs, VA Jo nson & ~,
Harlow Brothers. ]. Broders.
Ahorn & Co.
Hotels. ..n
Fleischmann Hotel.
R0ra,rare.
Jaa Carlin & Sons.
Inyfrmariss.
Alexandria Infrmsry.
Ice Dealer
VIM NJ Resrdon.
Junk Dealers.
] Dreifus s. Co.
Lumber Merchants
J z smoot & Co, JH D Smoot
Aitcheson & Bro.
Ldryers.
James B Cston, &C Carlin.
JKM Norton, F L Smith,
8 Brent & Kemper,
Marbury & Armstrong
L;rery Stables.
Patterson q Brother, B L Myers & Co.
Lime Plaster and Cement.
Geo.H Robinson & Son, W a smoot s. Co.
] HID smoot, Jas Smoot & Co.
Merchandise Brokers'
Vim Fowle Brookes & Co,
A D Brocsetl & Co.
Mt. Vernon or the Potomac,
n d Dodge, supt.
Municipal Offices.
City Treasurer, Police Headquarters.
The Market.
Manufacturers Of Soda and Mineral WateYs.
James McCuen.
MGchinists.
W S Moore & 3 Aitcheson
Killers.
T F Burroughs.
Newspapers.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria Tin
Evening Star Bureau. 3. E. Knigh
Notions, Furnishing Goods, &c.
Mrs. Bernheimer, King street.
OIL Companies.
Standard Oil Conpan
Physicians.
r. Inl;en N7;Ilar DrMW O,Rrie1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

sTEA&5E5Es.
vETAsHINGTON STEAMBOAT CON.
w PASY tIIhiITED.
Pound Trip, J 8 Gents.
IN If, ct or end after MONDAY, septembel
80 1S9S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

Leave Washington, from the corner d
Pennsylvania avenue and 1917 street. wees
lavs,, E go, Oh, 735 ,expre,sl %
3 80, S 90, 9 %. 10 20, II 90, il - g.
N. 10 % express u 20 / i, ] 10 > "
(exr-ess), > 40, %, 80 ,expres Z u
lexpress), so, 5 05. 5 20 lezPrsss 49,
5 04 (express), 6 80, 7 06. : 30 rl0s .
Payne street only, s 90, 8 90, 10 CO. u -
and II SO D. N.
Sundays as, 9 co. 9 As, 10 80. II -
4. NJ, IL 90 noon, ID 10, 80. 10
800, 345, 40, 5 Is. 500 90
I 80, SIS, 8 90, 10 90, II 20 AID loO
.. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27
WTASHINGTON. ALEXANDER AED
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
In Effect November /, 1855.
ROD

Leave Alexandria, corner King snd Ro!sl
streets, also stops at King and Wsshirgol
King AMI Payne streets, week dsys, 80 50
%, 6 SO, 7 20 (express), AS express,
Sc, s 90 (expressl. 8 80 Cexpress 9 o.
9 80, 10 90, 10 80, II o. II - s.
m. express, II %, 100 (express0. o.
, 90, , 40, 3O6 express. 3 40. 4l5.
4 81 jexpress), 8 90, 5 81 lexprcss 545.
IS lS1 95 - IS a and ~ Is D. 10 'A
II IS a. H., / , 90 noon. u As. 30. 10.
, 0o, 3 As, 4 so. 515, 90, g - 30,
) 10, 8 Is, 10 10 and II 10 p. u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

Wo wish to call your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-01-27

CHAS. II. ALLFNDER.
lsnlT ec2s Sc retsry- Treasurer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-22

institutions, and as he learned that a
signal distinction, conferred upon no
other foreigner except the distinguished
Lafayette was accorded this humble
Irish monk in his admission to the floor
of congress, there grew into the fibre
of his warm heart
A STRONG, ABIDING FAITH
in the promises of his adopted country.
The consistency of, this sentiment has
met many a severe strain in the years
which followed, but it's depth and 10y
atty have stood not a few tests when
danger to the unity of the republic OF
duty to the chief executive made de-.
mands upon it. The lessons of -
learned about the counter of the gro
GERS shop were not forgotten in 81,
when southern fields were feeking
shambles and the spirit of war claimed
the sacrifice of blood and life And 50
the weeks went on, bringing tidings Of
larger honors and growing additions to
the multitudes enrolled under the BAN
ner OF total abstinence. Boston was
reached and a huge concourse of citi-
zens welcomed the city's guest A pro-
cession in the morning and an open air
meeting in the afternoon on the COM
mon, at which Gov Briggs presented
Father Mathew to a gathering which
numbered l2,UUU or more, followed Dy an
Introduction to the members of the rnu
nicipal government and a formal pres
entation to Mayor Bgelow, closed the
first day of his stay in the Hub. II
came not here to reform your people,
but only to look after the stray sheep
of my own poor ireland, and wherever
my humble aid may be needed among
them, to make them worthy of the
country of their BIRTH and also Of this
free ana glorious country of their adop-
ton, which has received them with
open arms to the enjoyment of all its
privileges" This was the announce
ment OF his mission. If we look for the
cause of the remarkable enthusiasm
with which he was received by all
classes we shall not find it alone in the
personality of the man or the maxwell
lous work accomplished by him ia his
native land. The foreign factor in AM
erican life was altogether insufficient to
have aroused this general and wide
spread interest in the work of mar
whose ayowed mission concerned his
co-religicnists and Celtic brethren. His
wonderful success at home no doubt
had cast about him a charm which
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-22

Cataract. Standard and Dewdrop," was
eagerly looked for by the group which
gathered in the grocery on Spring
street, to learn the latest news of the
triumphal march of the missionary OF
total abstinence. The proprietor, pos
sessing q rather severe temperament
would adjust his glasses in a most for
NAL manner, leisurely open the paper,
and, finding the column containing the
desired information, would proceed, or
acle fashion, to enlighten his hearers.
The urchin sent for the purchase of a
pound of cheese or a dozen crackers
might wander aimlessly among the bar
rels and boxes ranged upon the floor,
unnoticed and unheeded, appropriatins
cookies and pickles. An occasional 1u-
dicial glance from the paper during the
reading was meant to emphasize some
rounded period found in an address or
a speech, rather than to check the pee
uations of the barefooted youngster.
The small boys seemed possessed of a
sixth sense by which they OWNED
! the evenings. Uncle John" would
have an interested audience, and the
alacrity they displayed and willingness
| they exhibited to go to the store, was a
marvel to unsuspicious mothers. After
a lesson on the geography of the tour,
the gamins needs were looked after,
There was glow of pride in the heart
Of every honest lad. Accustomed, If he
were able to read, to finding mention
of his co-patriots only in connection
with enforced appearances before his
honor. he hailed the public rec
ognition of Father Mathew as
compensation for the Sights
and ISLANDERS of the dark Ian
! tern" element in the community. He
| listened with rapt attention to the read
ing of the newspaper items describing
the entry into New York from Staten
Island. the reception by the mayor and
prominent citizens, the procession
whose ranks were filed with trades
men, fraternal associations and cold
water societies, and he began to credit
the boasts of American Independence
day orators, his experiences with
Acknowledgment to the contrary not
withstandng, that America did possess
citizens who honored integrity of pur-
pose, republican simplicity and love Of
humanity even If these qualities were
found in the heart of one who bore
the garb of a Catholic priest. The re-
ception accorded FIR. Mathew by the
entire country warmed the emotions
Of the poor emigrant toward American