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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

r.. RrcoUNT.-At the request OF
20, r smith recount of the bal
li'' 10 If the democratic primary in
% rr;ra ward on Wednesday was
u, ~ Peabody building yesterday
1'l " GA the face of the returns,
e'. .u.d4 b, the democratic judges ana
..' ot election on that night. Mr..
G YEA. Prill received three more votes
Ll1 T,noci than did Mr.. Smith, thus
Y Inc MIN place on the Council
- .,. Mr.. smith was not satisfied
.Vn'+ ina count and asked that the bal.
wan 5s recounted. The recount was
,'' 5ir the presence of Chairman Carter
-''i' -.rretarv Boothe, of the demo
go" .:. committee, and judges Psdgett
..'' ; Pam. OF the two precincts. The
.- NUM- showed 8 difference of three
.. rom the original count in the
r"-t mouse precinct in favor OF Mr..
C. bnr u difference of seven in favor
Mr. smith in the Friendship pre-
oc. changing the result in favor OF
w., ". smith and giving him maj GRITTY
- ogr The majority in the Court
l,r.s nrecinct was 80 for Smith and
..'r .5e Friendship precinct 20 for Brill.
Mr. Brill would have nothing to do
e., the recount, stating that he had
" ,"s INTO the primary with all the 9TH
jamocrats 10 abide by the decision
.Ss iuJses who conducted the elec-
yam He says he won fairly, that he
~. been badly treated and wounded
80 .ea house of his friends and will APP
,e' 10 the people. In other words, he
r.r he g candidate for election for
.,arcilman at the May election.
Mr. smith says he has nothing to DO
z.s t3e matter save TO abide by the
l.ra9n of the democratic committee,
r5icb commtte has the matter in
c.srse ull they officially announce
he regular ticket.
Mr. Brill stated today that when the
-aIopnr was first talked of, he had
.,.r.d thst the only compromise he
roplj consider was q new primary and
.,s- ne would bear .one-half the eX-
rao.a of snch primary. This evening
hartman Carter asked Mr.. Brill if he
"a. s,l willing TO hold second pri-
mars and the latter stated that he was
and would give Mr. Smith either three
or five DAYS to make mis- canvass.
The committee has so far not def
ri,ey acted in the case.
This evening Chairman Carter, Sec
,rs-y Boothe, Committeeman DobIe
add Judges Mankin and Philips met in
IN Mr.. Goothe's office TO recount the tie
between Nessrs. Peter Aitcheson and
A. ". Moore for Councilman III the
First ward.
The recount still showed tie-l9l
ascn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

POLLOK CoUBT.-Mayor @. L. Simp-
on presiding.-The following cases
we're disposed Of this morning:
Ellie Friedberger, arrested by Ohcers
Betts and Ferguson charged with be
lng drunk and disorderly, forfeited 80
collateral.
Arthur Lee, colored. arrested by OH
Ger Knight charged with disorderly
conduct, was fined 81 so.
Llewellyn Lane, colored, arrested hy
Officers Davis and Arlington charged
with disorderly conduct and for fight
ing, was fined $3.50
VIM. Lewis, colored, arrested by OH
Gers Davis and Arlington charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
Night Report. night was cloudy
aud cool. Four prisoners and fifteen
.odgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

RECEPrIoNs.-A reception was given
Yesterday evening at the Christ Church
rectory 10 the choir and Chapter OF
Praise by the rector, Rev. Bergman
Green and his wife. a fine musical
7-ogramme was rendered and q most
enjoyable evening was spent by all
present.
Rev. L. V. Register, the newly ap'
POINTED pastor of the NJ. Z. Church
South, who arrived here yesterday irom
Lsesburg, was rendered reception at
the parsonage last night. The stew
ards Of the church met at the par
sonsge early in the evening and lat
or took tea with Mr.. REGISTER and ms
suily. Later the reception was held
aud large number of the members OF
he congregation were present. me
reception was in the nature of pound
party and tue new pastor was the re-
cipIeut of large quantity Of groceries
provisions, etcs A most enjoyable
evening was spent.
Tonight Rev. r. P. Kevelle. who has
recently been reappoiuteo TO the
charge OF the Nj. P. Church, this city,
will be rendered o reception at the par
3onage of that church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

QUARTERLY MEETING SERVICES
Quarterly meeting services will be held
in the Free Methodist Church, south
Lee street. this evening, tomorrow
evening and all day on Saturday. Pre-
siding Elder J. w. Tamblyn will con.
duct the services. Preaching this
evening and tomorrow evening az 7:45
o'clock and Sunday at $50 and 7:45 p.
m. Old fashioned love feast at 1880
p. NJ. on Saturday, followed by the adj
ministration of the Lords supper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
BOYS New Clothing.

Spring styles in Boys Suits, Ovorcoets,
RecfoIs, Shirt Waists, Blouses, Hats, Caps, &c.
An excellent general selection of Short Pants
Suits for dress. school golf, and cycling, in i'm
ported AID domestic material including Vicuna
cloth, plain black aud fancy worsteds, English
chcyiots and sergcs, Scotch tweeds and cassi-
meres Little Boys Sailor and MILDLY Suits
of cadet cloth, fine scrges and fancy cheviots,
for dress and ordinary wear; some with extra
detachable collars of silk, duck, and pique.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
ChiIdren'S Millinery.

We arc showing choice and becoming effects
in Trimmed Hats; also Untrimmed Hats and
materials for trimming, in vast variety.
Children's Untrimmed Hats, in rough
sraws Milan braids and chips; mixed and
plain coiors soc and up.
Also very handsome assortment of Wom-
ems Trimmed Hats in the latest effects, at
s. and IS each
Second floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

CUT IN FIGHT.-During fight at
the Gums fishing shore this morning g
colored man named John Stanley was
badly cut by James Tutler, also color
ed. The latter was arrested and
brought to this city this evening on q
lighter and was locked up at the sta
ton house. Stanley WIS also brought
mere for treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

]. d. Bridge, editor and proprietor of the
Democrat, Lancaster, n. H.. says: Il would
! not be without One Minute Cough Cure for
my hoy, when troubled with cough or cold.
| 1t is the best remedy for Group l ever used"
Edgar Wariield, ir., corner King and Pitt
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

New MAGAzINE.-A new magazine
is to be published atsManassas, by the
Southern Publishing Company, under
the name of the Southern Magazine.
The first number will be issued in June,
and will contain articles from the pen
OF Prof. Kent, Hon. Il. Walton Moore,
Henry Lynden Flash, Ellen Mander-
son and others equally well-known.
w. H. w. Moran is the editor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Silk PclticOatS.

Exquisite imported novelties with the
daintiest of laccs applqued on in beautiful
designs; and others that are rutlled, nouncsd,
accordion plated, tucked and lace trimmed.
Cyrano, ccrisc, red, green, blue, and other
bright shades We also show a choice variety
of white and black striped effects. which are
among the leading fayorltcs just now. Prices
So to $3.50.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GhOf Z ?
1ASTELESS CHILL TONIC for CnlilS anu
Malaria Ii is simply Iron and luinihe III "
tast~Ioss form. Children love it Adults
''rofcr il 70 bitter nauscatins Torics. Price
F0c Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
und King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

ODD FELLoWs.-The eiehtieth an
niversary OF the order of Odd Fellows
will be observed in this city on Sunday
when Rev. n. s. Masters, will deliver
sermon to the Odd Fellows of Alex.
onSrio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
A CARD.

It seems that n report is a1oat in this city
that we dischsrged a man from our employ
because no voted contrary 10 or wish IN the
reccnt primary election. We desire 10 say
that the report is very untrue, as inc mar fe-
farred 20 is still working for us ana We nave
never intimated to anyone any such action
Oh o'i' p"'" Il. L. MYERS & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. April 21.-Thc stock market
was comparatively dull at the tho opening,
and prices were irregular. A partly success
full effort was made TO deprcss prices. There
WAS no selling pressure however, and some
quick recovcrics followed the early losses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
ChiIdren'S Hosiery.

We show all the latest effects in Childrens
Hosiery, including the fashionable polka dots,
alsoa fall line of Infants Lislc Thread Socks,
in solid coloIs STRIPES and polka dots.
Childrens Fine Eibbcd Black Cotton Hose
spring weight, double knees, toes and heels;
sizes Is to 104.-12lca pair.
First nnOr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

The large brick building at the SOUTH
east corner of Fairfax and Prince
street has been leased by two young
business men of Washington, who will
open q coffee roasting establishment
there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
OLD BOOKS.

NOR SALE DESIRARLE FABM AND
T. MILL PROPERTY at bargain and on
easy forms, SEVENTY-ONE ACRES OF
LAND in good state of cultivation, well wa
tered, and improved by comfortable brick
and frame dwelling, two tenement houses,
barn. stable. corn CRIB. sc. This land lies on
the Little River Turnpike about four miles
vest of Alexandria. Va beautiful location
for a country residence and the property is
well adapted for dairy and trucking purposes.
Apply to WORTH HULFlSH,
OF J. F. Carliu's Sens i Co., Alexandria, "a.
ano envy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

Swine The market since Monday has been
and is unchanged. No far Western hogs be-
ing reported others are quoted as then, at
81 1oa4 20; light pigs S2.75a3 25 per 100
lbs gross.
Fresh Cows-There is limited offering
ana fair trade is reported ct 925aoo per
head.
Calvcs.-With light run values have ad-
vancei since Monday l.lc and are quoted at
5a6tic per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

BAsErAIl.-The following is the result of
IL. National League games played yesterday,
New Yor,.: :. Baltimore 4 !; Philadelphia a.
BROOKLYN 8; Boston II. Washington st:
Louis g. Pittsburg . Chicago Is. Cincinnati
> Louisville II, Cleve land =. inc ioi'o"-
ing is the standing of the clubs;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

Il makes 10 difference how bad the wound
r. thcv use DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaLve; 1t
will quickly heal and leaso nc scar. Ed. Edgar
Wsr6old, IT,, corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Girls New Clothing.

Our Girls Clothing is made especially for
girls and in styles becoming TO and adaptable
for girls We show the latest effects and at
tsactive novelties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

Todsv's Schedule baltimore at New
York Brooklyn AZ Philadelphia; Boston al
Washington; Chicago at Cincinnati CleVe-
ls,a At Louisville Pittsburg at ST. LOUIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Alexandria Market. April 81.

Tho grain market closed irmer and shade
higher and we advance quotations. The OIL
fcrugs continue light. Country Produce Is
in fair demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
HOSIERY.

Ladies' Silk Finish Hcrmsiorf Black Hose
Sizes 49,, and 9lb. Price 25c. A light
bodied hose exhilarating the wcarcr in the
joys of summer comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

rises tomorrow at 800 s. m. and
Sl' AS High water At 5:19 a. N.
=. ~ nm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

r,ruER fBoBABnITIEs.-For this
.,aa tar tonight and probably Saturday :
I'M. herly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Smear and Coffee Market. April 20.-Re.

Sugar and Coffee Market April 20.-Re-
fined Sugars-Cut loaf 5.S3c per pound ;
Standard powdered 5.45c per h., Cubes
5.45c per lb; Standard grannlated 5.33c
per ID fine graduated 5.53c per ID; Crys-
al A 5.33c per 10; Confcctioners' a 5.2Oc
poI u; Columbia 495c per ID !; Admiral
A i soc per Ii Follows 4.40a4 60c per ID.
Tho market was stesdy and the demand
quiet.
Cotlee.-Thc market for spot Rio was quiet
with quotations on the basis of 63sa6 2c
per Id for No. Bio. Mild Cottecs closed
steady at the following quotations. Santos
sail ncr h. Maracaibo 10a14l3c, Java 22io
acc per Ii. fsncy do. 29a30c Mocha 19l2a
pie per lb. Futures closed dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
N ems nlaundered
" bite Shirts.

A White Shirt made the equal of any made
in this country for double the price-50c.
One great fault with this shirt-the manu-
facturer cannot supply tho demand through
out the United States. Today, April 20, a
full line of sizes in stock. They fit perfectly.
Full length, SO inches, and width to CORE.
spond. Material of the best. Name of shirt
Sovereign"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

Baltimore Cattle Market. April 20.-Beof
Cattle The offering has been rather limited,
but it has all been absorbed in slow market
and values are generally quoted as being 1oa
15c Of from last week. Prices OF Beef Cattle
this week ranged as follows 90
Gemcr ,.,ii rsted first quality. 4 80 i so
Medium or good fair quality. 3 70 w
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and ws.......................... = w :. 80
OF the Cattle received 236 came from
Virginia.
Sheep and Lambs-Trsdc in sheep and
lambs continues to be fair, as Oh Monday. and
the values prevailing then are maintained.
Old sheep bring 3a4lac per Id, and few ex-
ira at 45.c Lambs, clipped, 5a51D. wool %
&c. and extra 61!.c per ID. Spring lambs "a
She per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
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Colored Dress Goods.

Tringelne in tan, gray and castor.
Corded Bengaline.
Figured Crepons.
Herring Bone Covert at 45c.
Silk Mixed Stripe.
Shaded Poplins SOC.
Chevron eutings, Fancy suitings, Bsysdero
Novelties, Silk and Wool Melange Polka Dot
Novelty.
Two Color PIaids at 1876, 15c. 25c, 3Oc,
doc and Soc
Venetian Cloth.
Foxcroft Cloths in leading shades, 54
inches wide, 60c
Spring Broadcloths.
Boating Cloths soc, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

poPT OF ALEXANDRIA. APRIL 81, 1899
MEMORANDA.
schr Chsrlcs W Church for 6 SSt ana
Washington, cleared at Boston 2o'h INST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
SILK TIES.

Mons One Inch Silk Ties in shades of plain
and high eolors. Price 25c. In this new
arrival of neckwear shades have been select
ed suitable for mems spring and summer
dressing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21

Chicago Cattle Market, April 90 Cattle
The demand for cattle was hardly equal to
the supply, and the result was dull trade at
declining prices; fancy cattle brought $500
Ass. choice steers $5.25a5 80, medium
steers $4.65a4 50. Ibeef steers Sad. CO. stock
crs and feeders SIS. sal 60. cows and heif-
crs $;;4Os4 %, bulls 81 GOa4 10 Western
fed steers 81 20s5.30, Texas steers So. 70a
i. 50, calves $3.5Oa5.60. Hogs With such
small offerings OF hogs buyers were st the
mercy of the sellers and prices had a further
advance of Sc, sales being made at the high
est figure; poor to best grades sold at 50 75s
4.10. the greater part selling at $4a4 05 :;
pigs So 50a3 So. Sheep.-The demand for
sheep continued active at ruling prices, shorn
lambs selling at 81 S5a5 10, and very choice
lots at So 20 Colorado wooded lambs So 15a
5.S?lp; spring lambs S7s9, yearlings 81. S0a
s. and sheep S3a5, chiefly at 81 15s4 SIS.
New York Cattle Market, April 90
Beeves-nothing doing feeling steady. Calves
market steady; common to PRIME veals So
$50 per 100 lbs Sheep and Lambs-mar-
ket firm prime wooded sheep So so; me-
dunn TO prime wooded lambs $6a6. so; good
to prime clipped do. $5.4Oa5. 60; clipped
culis 81. 80 per 100 bs. Hogs market firm.
or at 81. 15a4,40 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
alsxs,ptIris @asette.
LOCAL MATTERS.

..,,n.y EVENING. APRIL 81. 1899
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Or j. +. tarllu : Son
ap2l eo3w
& DENIM lsrRATuR,s NOTICE.

4 DAfINl STRATUR'S NOTICE
l have qualified as administrator of the
estate of the late JULIA a. SIMPSON and
notice is hereby given to all parties having
claim: against said estate to present them,
properly authenticated, and persons indebted
10 the said estate are requested to make pay.
ment. GEO. l.. SIMPSON.
ap21 I'm administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Black Goods.

Crepons 45c.
Blistered Crepons $3.50, $1.75 and So.
Briliantines 30c, 40c, SOC and 60c.
Serges 25c, 45c. Toe and 81.
Henriettas at 49c to 81.
Silk Warp Henriettas ST, 81. so and$1. rs
Figured, large and small, 25c.
Venetian Serges SOC, 75c and 9Oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-21
Silks,

Taffeta, in all colors, SOC.
Stripes. Dots and Figures, G9c, ..79c, 81
and $1.25.
Satin Duchess, 81 inches wide, Csc.
Liberty Satin and surah, in the latest
colors.
Skirt Innings and Petticoat materials in
sstinette and Near Silk, Nile. Dark Green,
Pink. Blue, Purple, Lavender, Bod and Ceres
at STARTLING PRICES.
A large and new line of Skirts, Silk, Satin
and Worsted Waists.
Gloves to match and contrast with all our
new spring goods.
Lack OF space prevents detailed list of all.
Suffice it to say we open the season with un~
usually interesting offerings in every departo
ment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-17
STRUCK A BARGAIN.
Deal in Cow Buying That Created
Bad Blood Between Neigh
bors.

BLANKS uglier than bear" complained
one board of trade man to another, recent
". What's the matter with him, anyhow? 90
Haven't you heard?' I'll tell you on the
quiet, but never intimate to him that you
know thing. 1t would be all your life's
worth. You know he owns fine home out
north of the boulevard?''
''Off to the right near Highland Park ?"
That's the place. He has neighbor on
either side and one of them owned one of
these cows that never wants to stay where
she's put. She was constantly breaking into
Blanks back yard, tramping the lawn to
pieces, breaking the shrubbery and using
the side of the house, in lieu of a straw
stack, to rub against No fencethat would
not deface the property would keep her out,
and Blank decided that something must be
done. He could not bear the idea of a
neighborhood row, so he went to theo owner
of the COW, told him that she had become an
intolerable nuisance and that he would glad
ly give $40 to have her disposed of. The of
fer was. promptly accepted, and the money
paid. A morning or two later the COW was
in the yard again, destroying things just as
of old. Blank hunted up his neighbor and
said; I thought you promised me to get rid
of that COW at once
L did and I have Sold her to your
neighbor on the other side for $50. Pretty
good deal, wasn't it; $50 for $25 cowp
Blanks been mad enough to shoot ever
since. Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-17
CLEVER ,pARLoR MAGIC.
some Very Amusing Tricks and De-
ceptfOns Which Are Based on
= Scientific Principles.

:, A very interesting experiment to
Work out during the performance is
one based upon the action of chem
Gals. About an hour is required for
ibis; SO it could be commenced just
before the entertainment, and the
shings left to stand as part of the out
it on the table, Take three medium
sized leaves from a red cabbage and
strip them to pieces, and put them in
a clean earthen dish and pour a pint
IF boiling water over them. AS soon
as the water is cool, transfer it all to
: pretty glass bowl and set that on the
magic table. The water will be of a
rich blue in an hour. At the same time
take four clean wine glasses and put
six drops of common vinegar in one,
six drops of baking soda dissolved in
water in the second, and six drops of
alum solution in the third. The fourth
IS to be left empty. No one would no.
tice the small quantity of liquid in these
glasses.
When you are ready to use them you
say something like this: You see
these empty glasses. 1 shall pour this
blue liquid into them. They will, at my
command, change their color. This
taking the empty one) shall remain
blue. This one shall turn red (taking
the one with the vinegar), this shall
become green (taking the one with the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-03-17
PROTECTING HER INTERESTS.
She Had Been "'Scrimina te d.
Against and Wanted Some
Points on Law.

'cMistuh," said the very large colored
woman, stopping a man who was just leav-
ing the District buildings, Il wants ter
state case"
I'm not lawyer, auntie."
Tain no law case. l ain gwinter sue
nobody. l jes' wants to know whut my
rights is an how to git EN-
You see any of the attaches here, if its
government business"
Il amt got no piece o paper to shove in
at de window SOS ter git noticed. But Is
bein' scriminated ag'in'."
What's the trouble?" was the kindly in
quiry.
81 aim gittin' proper 'tention. Ev'y once
in awhile l hyah's it read out o de paper
dat somebody has got a Eel out'n is
hydrant.'
well, an ell is, very cleanly. sort of
creature 1t doesn't do any harm"
You didn' fink I was a-skyaht of 'em,
did you? De case l wants ter lay befo' de
COVER mept is dis: I pays extra rent to
kivver de water tax. rs had hydrant in
my back yahd fob fohteen years, an ain
nebber got no eel yit. Whut wants to
know is, how does dey 'stribute dem cells?
Is they prizes or is dey favoritisms or whut
is dey? If dar's any cells comm to me, rs
hyah wifi my basket, ready to take 'em
home, right now case we ain got no
money to buy meat an Yves kim of hongry
fob feesh, any how. "-Washingto Star.