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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
The Game of ssLacrOsse.n

The following is a brief description of
the Indian game of Lacrosse, which was
played at the Capitolian Grounds in Brook
lyn, ON Wednesday afternoon last:
The sport is much more exciting than
base bali, requiring more players and
greater activity and skill. There are
twelve players on each side. Two flags
are placed six feet apart on staffs six feet
high. and at distance af $50 yards two
corresponding flags are fixed. The play
ing takes place between these two points
A small sponge India rubber ball Is used.
The object of the players Is to drive the
ball between the tive flags of the opposint
sides, and the men are stationed SO that
this can be done only by great skill and
dexterity.
To protect the goal there is a goal keeper
between the flags, who has the defense of
the ground six feet In front of him, on
which no player has a right to obtrllde,
unless while in the act of trying to drive
the ball between the flags. Twelve feet
from the goal is the 'spoint" man, whose
duty it is to keep the ball away; and twelve
feet further the ''cover-point'' man is sta
toned for a like purpose. Opposite the
point man is placed one of the players of
the opposite side known as the "home"
man, whose duty ii is to knock the ball be-
tween the flags If it comes within reach.
The arrangement at the opposite side of
the field is the same. The fielders are sta
toned at intervals In the center of the field.
Two of these men, whose duty 1T is to start
the ball, are known as ''facers.
The instrument used in this game is
known as a ''crosse." 1t has a slightly
curved handlr, with large hook at the end,
nearly the shape of horse shoe. This is
covered with tight network, and is used not
only to strike the ball, but to catch and car
ny it.
The ball having been started from the
centre of the field, sixteen men Immediate
ly begin struggle to drive it to different
parts of the field, while four additional men
DIN in the contest as soon as the ball APP
proaches one of the goals. None of the
players, except the ''goal man" is allowed
to touch the ball with his hand. The latter
can stop its progress with body hands or
' crosse. After the ball has been start
ed toward one side of the field, the
effort to stop its progress often becomes
very exciting, and frequently causes the
players to lose their temper. 1t is much
more attractive than base ball, because so
many persons are constantly engaged in it,
while great skill is frequently exhibited.
One of the players, it is said, has so much
skill that he can catch the ball on his cross
run with great rapidity while holding it,
and If his progress is interrupted by his
opponents, throw the ball up and catch it
after he has passed hiscontestants. Many
tricks and cunning devices are resorted to
for the purpose of putting the ball between
the antagonists flags
The game consists in three points out of
five, and it frequently takes between three
and tour hours to play it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
Oeileral ,Sntelliaeaff.
The Attempted Robbery i'm Philadel-
pllla.0H0w Brave Boy Saved

The Philadelphia Press of the Sd has
the following particulars of the attempted
robbery IN that city, reported by telegraph
yesterday:
About half-past nine o'clock yesterday
morning one OF the boldest attacks that
have occurred in Philadelphia for some
years was perpetrated in Third street. 1t
appears that boy aged sixteen years,
named John o. Taxis, in the employ of
MIR. Frederick Steeb, banker, No. 10 South
Third street, was sent to the Mechanics
National Bank, on Third street, above
Chestnut, to secure the box which brokers
always deposit in bank, containing their
valuables As the front doors of the bank
are not opened until ten o'clock, it is GUS
tomary for brokers messengers to gain adj
mission by the back entrance, which in
the case of the Mechanics Bank, is reached
by side alley about three feet wide, on
the southern side of the building. At the
entrance of the alley on Third street the
steps of the bank run quite high, effectu-
ally shielding from view any standing in
side the alley. When the boy went into it
he noticed a light driving wagon standing
in the street, containing two elegantly
dressed men. After procuring the box, he
descended the alley, and, on nearing the
SA~eD
and struck him on the head three. times
with boot jack.
The boy fell, but was not stunned, and,
comprehending the object of the attack
so managed in falling that the box came
down under him. He instantly cried muir
der and Shelp, when the man turned and
jumped into the wagon, which had already
started with the two men that were In it.
The wagon drove rapidly up Third street.
which the boy observed, and, injured as he
was, he sprang to his feet, ran to Mr..
Steeb's office, threw the box on the counter,
and, in company with police officer, pur-
sued the fast receding vehicle. The men,
however, drove up market street to Sixth,
and thence to Arch street, where they were
lost sight of. Singular to say, no alarm
was given although the wagon passed sew
eral officers who could have secured the
robbers if they had known of the fact
young Taxis was taken to his home on
Race street, below Second, where he was
found to be seriously injured. MIR. Steeb
summoned his own physician to attend the
brave boy, who is certainly entitled to great
credit for his presence of mind IN so trying
a moment. The box contained papers and
valuables estimated to be worth $4,000. .
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
Pnrcl,as eAnIvIhe Re.t

In majority of advertised btters- important ingredi-
ents. the necessity of which plainly indicated,
omitted, because OF their high prices; in others
the proportions and combinations of the ingre-
dents IN defiance Of all settled principles of
pharmaceutal chemistry Others again, shams.
made whisky FILTERED with aloes and colored
in such manner as to deceive the unwary, and
nauseatng to be unworthy of criticism and to the
patient the remedy is than the disease while
years of experience and trial has proven that Dr.
ROBACK STOMACH BITTERs to be. Just
mended, of the best remedies extant where stom
achic tonic and stimulaut required. They never
tail to strengthen the weak mpart vgor to the strong
and every particular Just what stomach biters
ought be. II you have symptoms of Dyspepsia take
them freely to aid digestion II you reside in bilious
districts they should be taken prevention of
Bilious Fever and Fever and Ague, Liver Complaint
Jaundice and in all that class of diseases where there
general depression of the system loss of
muscular energy, weakness asstude, want of appetite,
fantness chilly sensations and aching of the bones &C.
And, a remedy for female weakness, LeuchorrhGa,
or Whites, RoBAcK's BITTERS have no equal. They
prepared with special reference to this complaint
and act like charm few days trial viii satisfy the
sceptica of the real merits of this really valuable
medicine. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
Medical Hints for the Fall.

The semi-annual shaking in the Fever and Ague dis
rcts has begun The fogs Of these Autumn nights and
mornings surcharged with the elements of ntermit
tent and bilious reutteut fevers and, unfortunately
othirds of the Community Just in the condition to
be disasrousg affected by thea Those who have been
prudent enough to fortfy themselves during the sum
mer with that powerful and nalIible vegetable fnvi
oraut-HOSTETrER'S STOMACH BITTERS-are
forearmed against malaria, and have nothing fear.
But health is the last thing many think about In
the pursuit of gain pleasure the blessing without
which wealth is dross and enjoyment impossible, is
elected. H#.
Better late than is eonsolatory proverb, how
and all who begin feel the premonter symptoms
of any of the epidemics which engendered by the
malaria of Autumn, should Immediately resort to the
GREAT AETIDoTF OF THE AGE. A few doses OF the
BTTpERS will break up the chiiis and prevent their
recurrence In every region where ineermttents
vail this purest and best of all vegetable toncs nis
pensible OF all anti-bOus preparations known it Is
the most effective and harmless Ii does not stimulate
the iser violently like the mineral salivants but tone
renovaes and regulates the without creating
general disturbance OF the system entaiug
ton tIhe BIIIERStre essentially house helt nc
and should always be within reach as the very best
means OF preventing and checking bilious attacks and
intermittent fevers,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
portrD.
SATURDAY NIGHT.

The wOrk-1ay week has cast its yoke
Of troublous toll and careful quest;
The lingering twilight's saiirOh Gloss
Trails DER the dusky West;
Ant rnrfayv clocks. with measured stroke,
Chime in the eve OF rest
Frou, fallow fields and woody dells
The erickets ehirp their pleasant lazS;
The kiue comes up with tinkling belIs,
Through all the lOamy ways;
And buckets drip by busy wells,
And rudy ingles blaze
His whiriing wheel the miller stops
The smith his silent anvil leaves;
His ringing AK the joiner drops
No more the weaver weaves;
His loaded vain the peddler props
Beneath the tavern caves
A happy hush, a tranquil balm,
AS If the weekday cark and care
Were lifted of, and left Us calm
Pervades the quiet air;
A sense OF silent psalm,
feeling as of prayer
For now the Night, with soft delay,
Seems breeding like tender dove
While the last hours of Saturday
Shut in the homes Of love,
And the sweet Sabbath spans the way
To hOlier homes abOse.
God help us all since here below
Few Saturdays are ours, az pest
And out Of earthly pain and woe
Few days Of Sabbath rest;
God teach us that we yet may know
~ ''- Il. j. H. Duganne.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
AsIATIc CHOLERA IN CHINA.

IUNGCHAW, Uhlna, Aug 2, I505-
Messrs. PERRY D1yIs Son:
DEAR SINS :-DuTng long residence in China have
your invaluable Pain Killer. both in family
and among the Chinese, and have found il most ex
cellent medicine. In the summer of 81 and '6 while
residing an Shanghai found il almost certain cure
for Cholera, If used time Indeed ,usIn i IN great
many instances do not remember failing single
case For three gears have been residing ia this place.
th an fifty miles from physician, and have been
obliged often to fall upon resources IN cases OF
sickness The Chinese come to us in great numbers
for medicine and advice. Though without medical
knowledge ourselves. the few simple remedies
command much in advance, of their physI-
mat we have almost daily applications. We allow
them come, because 1t brings contact with them
and opens door TO usefulness In diarrhoeF, collie.
vomiting, cholera, coughs, &c, Pain Killer has
been my chief medicine.
Your, very truly, IL u. CRAWtORD.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
Heartless Robbery Beggared in an Ex-
change Office,

From the New York Times Sept I. ~ q
Among the many curious cases reported
to Superintendent Warrin, of the Detective
Agency of Messrs. Warrin, Whipple, Tur-
ner Co., Broadway, the following is
really the coolest, most audaeious and the
most heartless of the season. On Friday
last a German woman, who has only been
in this country a few weeks, drew her
money, consisting of two thousand dollars
in golden louis d'ors, from Bowery savings
bank with the intention of disposing of it
for currency thus realizing the premium,
and then using the receipts in securing her
selfa comfortable home. This 81, 900 was
all she possessed in the world, and was the
sum total of her hard earnings for many
years. She procured the goldas stated, and
at once proceeded to the well known bank
ing house of Messrs. Trevor & Colgate, No.
4S Wall street. where she expected to dis
pose of it. Finding the clerks behind the
counter all very busy and the Office
crowded with people. the German lady ac-
cepted the services of a gentlemanly coun-
tryman of hers, who, with pen behind his
ear, stood at an outside desk, and in her
native tongue represented himself as a reg
ular dttdcHe of the establishment, which, by
| the way, he was not. The poor woman be-
| lieved him, handed over her golden louis
| doris and in few moments was in possess
sion of check upon another bank for the
amount of the coin and added premium
She pocketed the document and went on
her way rejoicing. Not until yesterday,
when she went to get her check cashed, did
she discover that she had been robbed. OF
course the S0i disdNt clerk was confidence
operator, and the check only worth the pa
per on which it was written. The woman
was near,y distracted, is reduced to beg
gary, and must become public charge I'M
less the culprit and the cash can be captur-
| ed. The detectives are on the track of the
villain, but with only small chances of
| catching him.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

A New KIND OF HORSE SHoE.-A French
man named Chandler has invented a new
sort of horse shoe, which is much praised.
1t consists of an iron band let into rec
tangular groove scoopedi from the outer
circle of the horses hoof This band is
fastened with seven rectangular nails, driv-
en- into oval holes. The sole of the foot
and the frog are thus allowed to touch the
ground; the horse never slips, and never
gets diseases of the feet. The new shoe
has been tried by NJ Longuet, a large hv-
cry stable keeper of Paris, and has reduced
lameness in his stables by two-thirds. The
Ompibus Company, moreover, have shod
l, 200 horses, and speak of the improvement
in high terms.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

HULL, in Plymouth county, Mass, nine
miles southeast of Boston, it is stated, was
known before the landing of the Pilgrim
Fathers at Plymouth Rock. 1t was visited
by Capt. Smith, of Virginia, when on an
exploring tour, and was by him called Nam
tasko. He landed there to trade with the
natives In 1914. and was accompanied by
eight men. There We're thirty three houses
in Hull at the time of building the first
house in Boston. 1t was then, and for
the first time, thd chief port of entry for
Massachusetts,. The present population is
about 300
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

LrEUT. STURM, of the Prussian army,
who accompanied the English expedition in
Abyssinia, has presented to King William
the drinking cup used by King Theodore,
and which was found ON the bed of the At
rican monarch, half filled with rum. 1t is
an enormous buffalo horn, the thick end of
which is closed by metal plate, forming
the bottom; the pointed extremity is cut
off, and the opening thus made is closed by
wooden stopper. This cup is covered
with buffalo skin, and is suspended to o
leather strap. 1t is entirely destitute of or
nament
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

VELoCrPEDEs. An exhibition of the new
mode of locomotion known rs the veloci-
pede was given yesterday al Witty's car
riage factory, corner of Blocker street and
Broadway. The performer was one OF the
Hanlon brothers, who has patented the in
vention in this country. The machine
consists of two wheels, one before the
other, with seat or saddle between them.
The rider takes his seat on the saddle, puts
his feet in two iron stirrups attached to the
forward wheel, and Immediately begins to
work his passage. This is done by working
the feet forward and backward, which pro-
duces motion in the wheels. The steering
apparatus consists of crosshandle, which
is grasped by the rider, and turned and
twisted at pleasure 1t takes some short
time to acquire the art of balancing the
body, but few days practice makes riding
safe and pleasant The exercise is invig-
Grating and healthful There are four sizes
of volocipedes, varying in price from S25
to SIS. As soon as the price is lowered
the invention will doubtless become popu-
lar, and every man will be able to keep a
horse of his own. 1t is intended to give a
public exhibition soon.-N Y. Siai, 4t.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

Amos Woolly, NJ, d., of Koscinsko Co. Indiana, says:
For three years past have used ALIENS LUNG BAL.
extensively in my practice and satisfied there
is no better medicine for lung diseases in use.",
Issac k. Doran, NJ. D.. of Logan County, Ohio, says:
"ALIEEis LUNG BALsAM not only sells rapidly, but
perfect satisfaction in within know.
edge Having confidence in it and knowing that pos
valuable medicinal properties freely my
daily practice and with unhounded success. As an
expectoran is most certainly far ahead of any prepar
alton have yet known"
Nathaniel Harris, NJ. d., of Middebury, Vermont,
says: II have doubt it viii become classicah
remedial agent for the of all diseases Of the Throat
Bronchial Tubes and the Lungs.''
DR. Lloyd, OF Ohio, Surgeon the army during the
from exposure contracted consumption He says
II have esitancy in stating that it by the OF
health.n
DR. Fletcher, of Missouri, says: II your
BALsA8E preference to other medicine for Coughs
and it gives satisfaction"
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM is the remedy to all
Lung and Throat difficulties. It should be thoroughly
tested before using any other Basam 1t viii when
all others fail Directions accompany each bottle.
j, n. HARRIS 4 CO., Sole Projectors. Cincinnati,
Ohio Sold By all druggists. octlS 1ya
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

The internal revenue receipts for the
two months OF the new fiscal year are about
S34 600. 000 This is much better than was
expected as changes in the law had the CT
feet to temporarily decrease the revenue. ow-
ing to the radical changes made in collecting
the same.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

His Royal Highness Duke William of
WurtumbeTg reviewed the cadets at West
brilliant audience. who f1anked the beautiful
green parade ground on every side. At the
conclusion of the review the Duke, turning
to Brighten. Pitcher Superintendent of the
Post, and the officers of the staff, expressed
his acknowledgements for the honor in COM
plimentaTy terms.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
Marie Crnvelli. the celebrated cantatrice

Marie Cruvell, the celebrated cantatrice,
and sister of the equally celebrated Sophie
Cruvelli, now Baroness Vigier, died on the
2Sth of July, at Bielefeld. But an hour before
her death She implored the physicians to save
her. She said she was not prepared to die;
and when the doctors told her she could not
i've she uttered heart-rending cry. She
then became deliriOus, and fanced she was
on the stage. She even tried to sing, and,
murmuring the words of an Italian recitative,
she died. She was one of the greatest Ger
man cantatTices.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
nR. WHITTIER, 617 ~. Charles Street,

st. Louis, Mo- sends free ~ pages, sealed, giving
full symptoms plans of cure, ETC., for sexual de-
by, the result of self abuse excesses exposures etc
in both sexes, married single, and all venereal dis
eases, matter who failed. State your case
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

FINANCIAL-PHALoNs FLOR DE MAYO
the perfume for the handkerchief creating con-
siderable excitement among the fve-twenties; also
among the sweet sixteens Sold by all druggists
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

RAISING BROOK TRoUT.-In Washington
county, Indiana, a Mr.. James Campbell is
successfully engaged in rearing brook trout
His ponds are four in number. and now
contain about ten thousand fine, healthy
speckled trout, many of them one pound
in weight. The ponds were first planted
in the spring of 1867, with minnows and
eggs procured in New York, and the exper-
iment of Matching the spawn and rearing
the minnows has so far proved successful,
far beyond Mr.. CampbelPs most sanguine
expectations The ponds are walled in
with stone, and the water that feeds them
is supplied from large spring. There is
aconstant current through each pond, and
the ponds are quite large, with gravel bot
tom and jagged, irregular side walls, af-
fording the best possible place for spawn
ing and hiding
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

The man who wrote 81 would not i've
always, ask not to stay either had not been waited
upon By committee, and urged to alter his mind
had not heard the poets and the birds MARBLE Flor
del Santo,' Woodworth's Incompatible extract.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18
ALIENS LUNG BALsAh1.
what the DOCTORS Saw.

WILL all those afflicted with Cough or CONSUMPTION
read the following and learn the value of
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

Pam in the Stomach and Bowels, Con-
stipation Suck Headache. Cramps, Collie, Cholera Nor
bus and distress after eating surely cured by the
of Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE 1t is certainly the
greatest remedy existence. For sale by druggists
eve Csrlaar
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

THE cultivation of the orange in Florida
is stated to be more extensive than can be
inferred from the report of the Bureau of
Agriculture. From $4,000 to 100, 900 grange
trees were set out last year, of which 80, 900
were planted ont on Flint river alone; and,
in 1865 and 1866, at least go, 900 were trans
planted and budded in East and Middle
Florida The price, instead of being SIS
to $50 per thousand on the trees, as stated,
should have been S25 to $50, end some
choice lots sold as high as $50. The
orange grows wild all over Florida, and
good trees, when transplanted and budded,
bear 500 to $500 sweet oranges each.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-09-18

FRAGRANCE CHANGED BY CULTIVATION
Verbenas that grow wild, as they do in
some portions of the southwest, are
slightly fragrant. The same is. true of
verbenes that are raised directly from the
seed; but if they are propagated by cut
tings, as they ordinarily are, they soon
entirely lose their fragrance. On the 9TH
er hand, wild roses acquire fragrance by
cultivation and only exhale grateful odor
after they have acquired the habits of civil
ization.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-15

element Of youthful activity in religious
matters seems to be more decidedly in favor
Of the movement than that Of numbers.
An expectation prevails that the General
Conference, now in session will introduce
laymen into all the ruling bodies Of the
church, and perhaps constitute second
house, coordinate and equal with itself in
the supreme government and consisting en-.
tiTely Of lay delegates from lay constituen.
cies.
Such change will now be received with
general satisfaction throughout the Metho-
dist organization; and must be regarded by
all impartial observers as an improvement.
Il viii assimilate the organization Of Metho-
dism to that of other Christian sects in this
country; aud viii introduce into its govern
ment the same principles on which our civil
institutions are founded Ii will remove
what many minds, and even some cousideTa-
ble congregations, have leng regarded as n
serious obstacle to connection with a body,
whose doctrines and discipline on the whole
meet with their cordial approval 1t will
thus strengthen for its work one of the i'm
portant powers for good 10 our land, and
add to its already great prospects of useful
ness