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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21
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0QUITI-VOO. ..
VIM. g. Slater 70. Catherine Baumau ct al.
Ordered, this third day Of August, 1893, that the
sale made and reported By VIM. +. Mattinely md
Frederick Schmidt, trustees, be ratified and con.
hrmed, unless cause TO the contrary b shown on
or before the second TUEeDAY in september
next: Provided 2 copy Of this order be Inserted
in the Evening Star twice in each Of two oucess-
sive weeks before the said second Tussday.
By order Of the Court.
auS 3aWSW Clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

PRICE LIST OF Gents Furnishing Goods at
the original Franc, i9i Seventh street, Qarge
plate glass front, betw cen ID and E streets
Good White Shirts, Fine White Shirts,
$2.00-2 so; Good Summer Under Shirts, SO, 7a
81; Good Summer Drawers, 50, IS, al
Good Cotton Socks, 10, Is, 20 cents. paper;
Collars, 10, Is, rs, 25 cents per box: Handksr-
chiefs and Suspenders, Ties and Scarfs, in end
less variety, al popular prices. p. ST. have
no branch stores. 4:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

FoR CoRNs, BUNIoNs, BAD NAILS, DO
visit DR.. Whites rooms, No. "a Pennsylvania
avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

PERSONS wishing to subscribe for The STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard
will please leave their orders at No. ly2 East
Capitol street between 4th and 5th.
JOHN CossINs, Agent
WRAPPING PAPER for sale. Apply at tn
STAR Once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

LADIES, try the choicest Perfume In the
world. Burnett's Elorimel closely resembles
the odor Of q rare and delicate boquet of
flowers, and in this respect is unrivalled. A
few drops will leave its peculiar and delight
full fragrance upon the handkerchief for many
hours. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

M TRUNK wARE-ROOMs. ERR
Travellers are invited to call and select
TRUNKS, vALISES, AND sATOHRLs,
From the largest and best assorted Stock In
this city.
Mark selivered free charge.
WALL, ROBINSON CO,
322 Pennsylvsnis avenue,
jel-f between 9th and 10th streets,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

JACOB sWARTZ. of Pbii.Ss s AIeuf 3. -, -;
petitioned for an extension Of q patent ersnted
him on the Ath day Of November, 1854, reissued on
the 9th day OF June, 1850, and again reissued in
three divisions. numbered ISIS. lalI, and 1915 on
the 81 day OF June, 1852, for an Improvement in
It 10 ordered that said petition be heard st this
ONCE on the ID day of November next. ANY Der.
sitione, and other papers should Do nled IN this
once twenty days before the day Of hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

BAsH-BALL--Them match Of base ball between
the Olympics, Of Washington, and Harry
Clays, Of Philadelphia, in the latter City yes
friday resulted-Olympics q, Clays7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21
FALL STYLE HATS

FALL STYLE HATS N
For $3.50 you can have your old style SILK
HAT remodele TO the latest fall style.
Also, best HAT made to order at Sc: second
quality SIS at CUSNINGhAM
an 10 colin No. 346n 7.h, bet and k.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

ACCIDENTS will occur even in the best regu-
lated families, and "Spalding's Glue should
be kept handy, always.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

PREPARATIONS AT THE NATIONAL.-The
auditorium of the National Theatre is being
refittsd. reprinted. and newly decorated. The
entrance hall is being newly floored in pine and
walnut. The proscenium, too, is being refitted.
while on the stage the note Of preparation is
unceasing. 1t is rumored that the season will
opepwith a combination company composed
of leading artists from the first theatres OF New
York, Boston, and Philadelph and that Rob.
ertsons beautiful play Of "Ours" will open the
season. fit be true that such names as those
of W. Davidge, Claude Hamilton, Young, and
Effie Germon are to be found in the com pany,
we can assure Messrs. Spalding Il Rapley that
they viii find no lack of support in the taste
90 the Washington public. who tor a long
while have desired just such company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21
TNlTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

~ WASHINGTON, ID @, August II, 1868.
JOHN GRAM, Of Boston, Massachusetts having
petitiened for an extension of the patent Rrant,d
him on the 18th day Of November, 1854. for an i'm
provementin Towel Ctand or ClotAes Horse:
It 10 ordered that said petition be heard at this
ONCE on the 9Th day Of November next Any per-
son may oppose this extension. Objections demo
sitions. and other papers. should be nled in thfs
office twenty days before the day Of hearing
au 10-Th3w Commi saiener of pstant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

DIVORCE CAsEs.-Since the LIST Of Janu ary
last there have been thirty suits for di yorce
entered in the Equity Couat of this District. of
which number - have not been brought In a
termination. DEGREES were made in six cases
and two dismissed. One OF the cases, that of a
weii-known couple at the Navy Yard, now in
court for the third time, 1t il reported will be
settled in few days. the parties having be.
come reconciled for the third time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

A THRHH.LEGGsD DUCK.-A great curiosity
IN the duck line was being exhibited this morn.
ing at the National Yacht Club rooms foot of
9Th street. Besides the usual complement of
legs, this particular duck has an additional one
in the center OF the body behind. which Is shaped
like and used as propeller. This peculiarly
favored duck II about half grown, and Is said
10 outstrip all others in sailing on the water.
II was raised on the farm Of Mr.. johnson, Of
Charles county, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

1APRovENENT-The stores under the Met
ropolItan Hotel, now occupied by Mr.. Davis,
halter, and Mr.. DeWolf, jeweller, are under.
gong a complete renovation. The portion Of
the balcony Immediately over the stores has
been converted into heavy and rich cornice,
and the new style French splayed windows
have taken the place OF the old fashioned
ones. The show windows now extends feet
on the pavement, converging TO the doorway,
and contain plate glass fronts II feet high ana
feet wide. j. q. Adams Il Co., are the con.
tractors, and the improvements will cost
Messrs. Davis Is Dew off about 81 boo each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21
TNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

VUyI1,.u WMonnHHIN6ToN IL p, July y, 1885,
having petitisned for an extension Of the patent
granted him on the 24th day of October 1854 for
It is ordered that said petition be heard at this
ONCE on the 18th day Of October next. ANY person
may oppose this extension. Objections deposit
tions and other papers should be filed in this once
twenty days before the day Of bearing.
ELISHA FOOTE,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

FIRE.-About 19k O'Clock, this morning a
fire took place in Cow alley, between and X
and AZ and 9th streets, South Washington,
which was extinguished by Mr.. 4. +. Smith
son and others before any great loss resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

THE FIRST WARD MRRrING.-In the con.
fusion Of names Of speakers at the First War
Republican meeting Wednesday night, Thomas
Martin was made TO say that the remarks of
Mr.. Crane upon Mr.. Larmau were invited aud
endorsed by the whole meeting. and that he
was in favor Of letting Mr.. Larman, whom Mr.
slower wanted TO cover with "beautiful
blanket" 60. The name Of the person who
made those re marks was Richard Brown ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

". WAsHINGroN. d. O. August 8, 1888
GEORGE MILLER, of Providence, Rhode Is
land. having ,peti,ioned for an extension OF the
1854, for an improvement in "Msnufacturine
Leather BandiD Ing for Machinery
Ills ordered that said petition be heard at this
Office on the 18th day of October next Amy person
may oppose this extension. Objections, deposi-
tiops and other papers should be filed in this Office
twenty days before the day Of hearing.
an l3-W3w Commissioner of Patents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

FLAG RAIsING.-Between six and seven
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon Seymour and
Blair flag staff will be raised at the foot of 9Th
street, in front of the Cottage restaurant
Public speaking Is expected, and flag bearing
the names OF the Democratic nominees, will be
unfurled to the breeze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

In THE TRACKs.-Mr. John Sergeant, good.
looking gentleman, well known throughout the
city, having become disguised with single life
few days since, took a short trip to Aiexan-
dria in company with Mrs. Elizabeth Hockey.
charming young widow, and Rev. II. r. s.
Hough made them one. John is now receiving
good wishes for the couples health, happiness
and prospe rity are coming from every quarter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

Z. WAsHINGToN, d. g., August 8, 1855
CHESLEY yARNAGIN, of Beans station,
Tennessee, having petitioned for extension OF
the patent granted to him on tho 3lst day of Octo
Der, 1854, for an Improvement in "Seats for Wa
Rons 1t 10 ordered that said petition be he ard At
this ONCE on the 18th day of october next
Any person may oppose this extension, Obiec-
tions, dispositions and other papers should be filed
in this office twenty days before the day Of hear
ing. ELISHA FUOTE
an 2-law3w Commissioner OF Patents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

IT 8. PATENT OFFICE,
" WASHINGTON, D. C.. July %, 1888
CLARA B; SNOW, OF Independence, Iowa, ex-
ecutrfx Of the estate Of Harvey Snow, deceased
having retitioned for extension of the pate nj
granted to the said Harvey Snow the 2lst day OF
November, 1874, for an improv ement in Presser bar
for Planning Machines: 1t is ordered that said ne
ti:ien be heard at this Office the ID day Of No
vember next Any person may oppose this extern
sion. Objections, dispositions, and other papers
should be filed in this ON CO twenty days before the
day Of hearing, ELISHA FOOTE
an IL law3w Commissioner of Patepts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-21

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.-Chief Engineer
Ellwood to-day removed John Walden, the
hostler Of the Hook and Ladder Company, who
was driving the truck this morning ri the time
the horses ran against the lumber pile in sth
street, which resulted in the death Of one of the
animals, and reappointed Thomas Sorrell, col.
ored, who filled the post temporarily under
Mr.. Ellwood until Tuesday last, when the
department was reorganiZed.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
MILLERS AND FARM ERSc
TAKE NOTICE,

HAVE on consignment very superior CORN
l. MILL, with ,he French Burr Mill stones Ii
has been Ia use but for short time, hut Ia In
complete running order, together with 81 ter Of
sinch India Rubber Betting. 1t will be sold at a
bargain.
l have also In store an assortment of the
"sTEEL CORN MILLS" 80 very convenient for
family use, and few OF the very best CORN
SHELLERS.
DOORS, BLINrS ana SAsHEs, Of all sizes. al.
ways on hand or promptly made TO order.
WINDOW GLASS Of al sizes furnished or cut
to order, At the Hardware Store on THIRD st, Get.
nov23 JAME1 MCVAY.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
A Word OF Caution.

THROUGH the process Of Kiln drying, large
l. quantities Of Corn, In more or less Dis n.
aged condition-being mixed with portion Of
sound grsin--sre now largely made use of by
Western Millers in the manufacture Of Kiln dried
Corn Meal.
As too much attention cannot DO given to the
quslify OF the food which we eat and there being
no necessity for using Kiln dried Meal where 10.
cal mills sss easy OF access, the undersisnsd
would direct the attention of dealers and consul
mers TO the fAct that his young America ills"
are 10 constant opef atom and competent TO supply
all demands made upon them. No Kiln.drisd'
grain 10 made use Of and every attention IL given
70 the securing OF frst.class grain and produce,
In solted and Unboited Neal, fair trial Of which
must give 1t precedence over oil importations.
marc aF JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
PLOWS.

r HAVE IN store full assert. c.
l. msnt Of the D.smoinss. DedgrS
Barclays and Hal, Of MAysvil. "a -
Flows, which offer fer sale ~ NV v. leau
prices. Gail and OK mine my stock
toblb JAMES McVAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
MILL FEED.

A GOOD lot of Mill FEED now on hand. Call
n soon while you can get 1t.
april JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
BUILDERS, HARDWARE.

4 FULL stock on hand, and 70 arrive diFer
"a from the manufactories at the Aazatts an,
)onst Office Building, THIRD street.
dec15 a# JAMES McvAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
CRACKERS.

CONSUMERS In want Of splendid Cream or
" Soda Cracker can be supplied in quantities
to suit at the store of
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
BUILDERs FAKE NOTICE.

i HAVE Just receivsd choice lot pf Dressed
II rlooring twenty thousand fsstl, for sale n
low rates
Aso. lin Bands, tthroe Ply, Gutts asrcha
,,wssKnives Apd steals, and . be. \ ifni assert.
,nent 81 Wire Crates, At the New store o.
sspt25 JAMkB MovAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
TO BTILDERs,

r AM PREPARED 70 OH orders at short notice
i for Dressed Flooring and Ceiling, Panne
Doors, sashes and Blinds Of oil sizes and quail
ties, NJ lowest market rates.
( mars JAMES MCVAY.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

BUILDE rs, TAKE NOTICEl
r HAVE in store 100 barrels Kichards' osp.
l. Lime, Cement, Plaster Of Paris and Hair In
quantities to suit purchasers.
octl6 JAMES MovAY.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
HARDWARE, ETC.
Window Sasles, Venetian shutters
and Panel Doors.

HAVE RECEIVED and In store, . nns a..
l. sortment Of window sashss with Blinds TO
,uit. Of the following sises, via: iUxl2, 10xi4,
l0xlc and lotto inches Panel Doors, 3x7 fsst 6
inches aud 8xS feet, made In the best manner
md OF seasoned Lumber, for sale low.
june1 JAMES MovAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
MEAL,
NEAL,

DLANTERS AND DEALERS can or, cure first.
l. class b tied or Upbolted Meal 10 any de-
sired quantity at the store and mills of
APRIL JOSHUA BEAL.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
GROCERIES, ETC.

Price OF Corn Feed Reduced.
r AM NOW SELLING MILL FEED at the re-
i duced price OF Ons Dollar add Twenty.fv
Capts per hundred pounds
II is much cheaper than Wheat Bran and he
lisvcd TO be more valuable for producing milk.
may2 JOSHUA BEAL.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
Preston & Merrill Yeast Powders.

Cl DOZEN Preston 4 Merrill Yeast Powders
~ Just received and offered TO dealers at New
Orleans prices. Can and ascertain prices.
april JOSHUA BEAL,
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
CAROLINA CLAY PEAS.

NOW HAVE In store the purest and hand.
l. soonest lot Of Carolina Clay Pea. that can be-
found In the vilIage-csi aud So them
apr2S JOSHUA PkAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

JUST RECEIVED,
A VERY superior lot Of Cooking stoves.
"A marc JAMES aovAY.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

PAINTERS, TAKE notice.
HAVE Just received 1 full assortment Of The
l. various qualities Of White Lead and al the
standard colors ground In oil. In cans and packs-
yes to salt, a. reducsd rates.
maria JAMES MovAY.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
HOES.

DLANTERs can secure fret class style and
l. quality OF Hoes At the store OF
marN JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
BACON.

BACON.
DAO0N SIDES,
ID Bacon Shoulders,
a{31E Bacon Hama,
Breakfast Hseos,
may7 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
LUMBER.

I HAVE In yard opposite the Theatre on Third
l. street, $4,000 feet Of ohoioe, seasoned Lumber,
consisting ofJoist, scanting, Flooring, Wsa thsr.
duced rates Uune20l JAMES MoyAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

CHOICE WHITE COAL OIL.
III BAkRELS pure v bite Non explc.ive cosl
lNb Oh now In warehouse ana for sale low BY
may26 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
ROBERT y. LEE.

INuE Robert n Los Flour Ii mar ufsctured by
u George p. Plant q CO., Of st Louis, and 10
al passed By Anv Flour made In Amsric,.
dive II q trial whea you want something extra.
d.cl2 JOSHUA heal
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
WHIPS.

A COMPLETE assortment just received dirsc,
"A from the msnutactory, consisting Of Oar.
risge, Buggy, suiky and kiding ahips; also.
Dray, Team and Or Whips ana Lashss.
juncl JAMES McvAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
WHITE LEAD.

TUsT received, one ton Of fresh pure White
y lesd. In 20 pound cans, very superior article
md II thrvo different grades and qualities, and
will be sold Mt prices to suit tho times.
june2g JAMES McvAY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
LIME.

On BARRELs beg. quslity OF Rock Island,
w now In store and for sale by
april JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

A NEW STYLE OF TRUSSES.
DECEIVED. fine assortmen Of Trusses, Of an
IL improved patent. Being entirely different
10 any ever offered for sale In this market. Poi
saleat
fob20 JOHN v. JASTREMsKTs
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
BUTTER,
MILL FEED.

A GOOD stock for dealers or family use now In
n store. fmar2sj JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

GERMAN SOAP.
Al BOXES Proctor German soap Just stored
EtU nd for sale by
'may1z JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

SHAKER PRESERVES.
lust REQ EIvED, 10 DOZEN Shaker Preserves
d the finest Preserves put up IN the country
ian1l JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

A GOOD Cow Feed, and cheaper one than
"A Wheat Bran, In the Mill Feed now sold by
febl5 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

CHOICE RIO COFFEE.
E>AMliIEs that are choice In their selection Of
l. Coffee, would do we'll to give me a call.
spre6 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
Economy and Durability !

TIME "C0MET BURNER" Ia the most secure
l. against exposlcn. will last longer, break
less chimneJs and burn less oil than any other,
making the same light, very convenient and
essil' kent clean.
IT, Burners TO fit any LanpD 1T
apr9 BEAL's sOOK Il VARIETY STORE.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
GROCERIES, ETC.

nEALERB wi nov fnG IT my store hus
- assortment Of German and ltcsin SOAPS, ~
reduced prices.
fso4 JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

CAROLINA CLAY PEAS.
DLANTERS wanting q frst class field Pea,
i something w. y choice and handsome would
do well to give Inc u call.
mayo JOSHUA BEAL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09
FEED.

A FULLsuppiy Of N sikfng and sword Canes ~
"A je13 sEAL's BOOK = VARIETY DTOkE
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1868-06-09

MACARONI AND vERMICELLI.
III store and for sale by
ian2S IL JOSHUA @BEAL
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-01-22
An As.istant Conductor.

One of our readers the other day, see-
ing paragraph about two young gen
tlemen of Charleston shipping before The
mast, was reminded of two young friends
of his in Mississippi. who, finding on
their return home that their "expecta-
tions'' had disappeared, leaving nothing
but their paroles, heroically accepted
o the situation" of brakesmen on a1rail-
!. road. By-and-by they found themselves
in Jackson, with brief interval of leis-
ure, which they invested in call on
some of their lady friends, by whom they
were cordially received. 1t was already
known, or soon discovered, thatthey ere
railroad men, and a young lady asked one
of our heroes what his position was
. From rough experience in past years he
o had learned that in the eyes of the
world station makes the man, and being
little, doubtful how a knowledge of his
actual employment would be received
replied that he was a"check agent
And what are you?'' was the question
to his comrade.a He had a moment te
think, and answered that he was tsassis
tant conductor. "But," said the fail
querist, ~ did not know that there was
more than one conductor :'Oh, yes
was the ready answer, Pete Kirby
:. starts the train and 1 stop t.''-Mobit,
~ Times. u Iaiaa5r eaia]c i91isi y }a oa.a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-01-22

One of those electric phenomena,
which visit us but rarely, occurred yes
terday from 4:4O to 7 in the afternoon,
on the lines of the Atlantic & Pacific
Telegraph Company. The current on
the wires was so intense that it was i'm
possible to touch them, even with all
the batteries thrown off. The current
passed over the wires in waves, and it
was necessary to throw the instruments
out of circuit in order to prevent damageto
them. In endeavoring to take the wires out
of the "switch board," one of the opera
tors received shock which nearly lifted
him from his feet, and, dropping the
wires, he ran off swapping his fingers
5 vigorously. After the wires were dis
connected from instruments, the opera
{. tors, whilst waiting for the current to
pass off were highly amused by the fan
3tastic streaks which would flash across
sthe wires. AT one time continuous
stream of fire passed off which
lasted from four to five seconds
The gas was readily Lighted by apply.
ing the wire to The gas burner. Had
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-01-22

A writer in the Southern Planter and
+ Farmer, published in Richmond, states
that a gentleman of Charlotte county,
Va, tested the comparative results of
white and black labor last year. He
furnished thirteen negroes with mules
and implements and provisions to raise a
crop, and at the same time furnished an
outfit to two white men. The negroes
raised ninety-four barrels of corn, seven
stacks of oats and five thousand pounds
of tobacco. The negroes returned the
mules in poor, emaciated condition.
/ The white men turned theirs overfat and
sleek. The negroes worked four mules
and the ewhites two. The gentleman re-
ferred to will, this year, work white men
exclusively. To show theimprovidence
of the negroes, he said the cart and
mules were at their service to haul wood,
yet they preferred to burn rails. II aa