Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-01

A BURGLAR TRAPPED. The New York cor
respondent of the Troy Times gives the follow.
ing:
was informed Of case in which a burglar
was handsomely trapped few nights since.
The house Of resident of Brooklyn was enter
ed about midnight, and the occupant, Mr..
-, awakened AS he arose in bed he saw
standing in the room rough-looking man with
bludeeon in his hand. 'What do you want
here2'' inquired Mr.. Il want your
money or your lite, suddenly replied the thief
You do eh?" exclaimed Mr.. and he
slipped his hand under his pillow and drew
forth splendid revolver 'Tou do, eh % he
repeated, and sprang from the bed, presenting
the revolver at the head of the thief: Now,
sir, want your money or your llte,, be con
tinued, still presenting his revolver: The
thief "comprehended the situation at glance
and fairly ''shooll in his boots" as he STAN
mered, Il will 60 out, sir II mo you wont
until You give me your money-then you may
go!" The thief drew from his pocket ten
dollars and handed the sum over. Now |
want your coat" This was delivered "Now
want your hat" This was delivered.--
Now will take your shirt, boots, and pants "
The thief hcstitated. IF you don t take them
of instantly I will shoot you dead where you
stand and throw your body out of the window" "
The thief complied, and stood Daked.--
Now you may leave" said -, "by the
same way you came-through that window,
down the shed, and over the fence. And if |
ever see you within fifty yards of this house
again, day or night, Ill shoot you dead-so
help me Godv" The thief took his departure.
MAXMILIAN's SADDLE.-Mcssrs. Calf &
Bro, jewelers., on Pennsylvania avenue, have
on exhibition a rich and costly saddle, said to
have been that of Maximilian's, which he rode
0n in Mexico. Tt has been presented By Gen.
Treyero to G. H. Shelley, esq, one Of the
hosts of the Metropolitan Hotel, and is said to
have cost over 81, 900 in gold in Mexico. The
pommel is solid silver, with the facing OF
awatch dog, and around the edge the line Is
hled with lettering, stating the tact OF the
presentation by Gen. Trevero to Mr.. Shelley.
The stirrups are plates of silver, with leather
and gold cords. The outside edglng OF the
tree and top plate are silver, while innumera-
ble cords, plating &C., are of corded gold, silver
and leather bordering. The saddlecloth is OF
Mexican leather, inlaid with gold and silver,
plating on the hangings and sides; flowers,
~reathS and other representations are thus
made, by means of the precious metals, on the
face Of the leather Washington Republican.
ETIQUETTE The following is said to be the
Iafest church etiquette: Let the lady advance
one pace beyond the door of the pew she wishes
10 enter, halt about face and salute. The pew
must then be vacated by such gentlemen as are
IN 1t by flank movement. The squad should
rise Simultaneously when the lady presents
nerse!f, and face by the right flank, then de-
I'l9y Into the aisle, the head man facing the
,ioy aud the rest walking TO his right and rear,
I!'G direction of his halt being changed by a
rIisht countermarch, and forming again into
a:oe aoe up and down the aisle, still faced by the
g algot flank: The lady, when the coast Is clear
,,;ompetes her salute and advances to her posi-
3 sIo SCn IN the pew. The gentlemen break off by
s D'eS from the rear and resume their places.
g MlLK DIET IN DISEASES OF THE HEART. -
81 ,oer Guoer the head Of milk Cure" We some
81 'n tne ago brought to the notice of cur readers
s. . u'l account Of the curative effects of the con-
IS uaaed use of the milk regimen in the treat
q q mel assnt Of many dseases-dispepsia, dropsy and
81 ihnscflons hN m Of the breast, &C., as described by
on n' ih:arell. There is now additional testimony
.nls subject, especially as relates to morbid
s. bLnlarsement OF the muscular structure of the
sart; scientifically called hypertrophy, as pre-
81 Ol Montpelier, N'''