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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

An El6pement... Young Girl Steals
One Thousand Dollars from Her
Father, and ElOpes with her
+ LOver...They are Arrested.
On Monday last, officer Mahon receiv-
ed dispatch from Laporte, Ind, re-
questing him to take possession of a
trunk, which was checked with certain
number, and to detain the parties claim
ing it, who, it was expected, would ar
rive in this city on the evening of that
day. The officer was on the alert, al
though he knew nothing of the nature
Of the case. Nothing was discovered
that night, but the next day, Tuesday,
the persons and property described made
their appearance.
It seems that young girl about Is
years Of age, daughter of respectable
parents residing in Laporte, Indiana,
became attached to a young gent of that
place, but her parents would not permit
her to marry him. On Monday morning
last she took 81, 900 of her fathers
money, and, in company with her lover,
left for Toledo. They stopped at some
place between this city and Laporte
Monday night, where the girl purchased
several silk dress patterns and other
goods for herself, and suit of clothes
for her sutton. On arriving in this city,
the truants went to the Oliver House,
where they registered as man and wife,
but the girls uncle and Barney Mahon
soon made their appearance and the two
were taken back to Indiana to be dealt
with as may seem best by the aggrieved
parties.
The two had not been married, and
did not seem to be in any hurry to have
the ceremony performed. During the
two days which they spent in travelling
to this city, they managed to get rid Of
about $500 Of the $1,000 taken from
the old gentleman.--Toledo Commercial.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

An Ohm clergyman, several years
ago, received bright new cent as a
wedding fee. The other day he met
the bridegroom, whe mentioned the
circumstance, and said: ssMy wife was a
comparative stranger to me at the time
We were united in wedlock. I had not
learned her value, and paid accordingly.
l find her jewel-so here is an
additional fee" at the same time hand.
ing the astonished minister $40 gold
piece.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

A prudent man foresceth the evil, and
insures his life-in the Washington.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

In teaching young horse to drive
well, do not hurry to see how fast he
can trot. Keep each pace clear and dis
tinct from the other, that is in walking
make him trot and do not allow him to
trot. While trotting, be equally care
full that he keeps steady at his pace, and
do not allow him to slack into a walk.
The reins while driving should be kept
snug and when pushed to the top of his
speed keep him well in hand that he
may learn to bear well upon the bit, SO
that when going at high rate of speed
he can be held at his pace, but do not
allow him to pull too hard, for it is not
only unpleasant, but makes it often diff
fcult to manage him.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

Because
They know the ingredients
OF which they are made.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

A DOUBLE MAN.-All the stories
told of the Siamese twins hardly equal
this of the Scotch double man, of whom
the following account is given by the
RERUM ScoTIARUM HIsToRIA During
the reign of James III. of Scotland, and
at his court there lived man double
above the waist, and single below that
region. The king caused him to be
carefully brought up. He rapidly &C
quired knowledge of music, the two
heads learned several languages they
debated together and the two upper
halves occasionally fought. They lived,
generally, however, in the greatest har-
mony. When the lower part of the
body was tickled, the two individuals
felt it together; but when, on the other
hand, one of the upper individuals were
touched, he alone felt the effect. This
monstrous being died at the age of 20
years one Of the bodies died several days
before the other.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

The Blood Purifier is the
only article in the market
whichcontains the celebrated
costly Drugs imported ex-
pressly from Sweden for it's
manufacture, and the Pills
contain the active principle
Of Podophyllum (Mandrako
Root, and is q substitute
for Mercury.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

"Ma somebody is going to de-, said
knowing little fellow who was looking
out of the window into the street,
"Why? "Cause the doctors just gone
by, was the reply.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

Why
Are DR.. Roback's Blood
Purifier and Blood Pills
the best remedies taken to-
gether for the cure of all
diseases of the blood !?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

Ross Browne tells us that the Chinese
are in the habit of stealing children and
cutting their eyes out for medicinal pur-
poses.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

Why is it easier to be a clergyman
than physician because it is
easier to preach than to practice.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

People 90 there because their friends and
who slrewed people go there. They know that the
edge and Increasing popularity unless it really did
better than other houses.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

A MONSTER GIANT OR SrArUE,-Has
been found near Syracuse, N. Y, more
than ten feet in height: and weighing near
three thousand pounds. It was found
some three feet below the surface, while
attempting to dig well. The lucky find
er has sold this monster figure for $4O,>
600.
This same $4,000 statue no doubt
had its origin at Fort Dodge. A small bit
of gypsum, that would make just about
such kind Of a fellow:was carried away from
one Of the Fort Dodge gypsum quarries, a
few years ago. Was taken on the cars from
Boone to Chicago, where it was placed in
the hands of sculptors from thence moth
ing has been heard Of it; until 10 and
behold ! it is dug up on the grounds ofone
of the shippers from Fort Dodge.
A good speculation boys, como again.
Fort Dodge Times.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22
Because

After eleven years experi-
ence and trial the sales have
increased each and every
year, and thousands of let
ters Unsolicited of the re-
markable cures they have
performed bear witness.
Read the letters in Local
Column of cures by these
medicines.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22
Why

Are DR.. C. w. Roback's
Stomach Bitters, Blood Pu-
ritter and Blood Pills tho
three greatest remedies the
world has ever known?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

The ScRIprUREs.-Nicholas Vain,
though Quaker preacher, was a great
wag and many are the good things said
by him which are still current in certain
Philadelphia circles. He was once ira
yelling on horseback in the interior of
Pennsylvania in company with two
Methodist preachers. They discussed
the points Of difference in their respec-
tive sects, until they arrived at the inn
where they were to put up for the night.
At supper Vain was seated between the
two Methodists, and before them was
placed a plate containing two trout.
Each of the circuit riders placed his
fork on fish and transferred it to his
plate, after which each shut his eyes,
and said an audible grace before meat
The Quaker availed himself of the OPP
portunity to transfer both of the trout
to his own plate, merely remarking,
when the others opened their eyes, "Your
religion teaches you to pray, but mine
teaches me both to watch and pray
Lippincott's Magazine.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

~ Brigham Young. in his oral mcysage
delivered to "Scnate and House Of Repre-.
seutatives Of the State Of Dcserct," said:
"We raise our own bread and cat it; wc
make our bridges and streets, and pay for
them; We erect our public buildings, dc.
velOp our resources, sustain our Govern.
ment and officers, aud are not iu debt.
That which is accumulated as income from
taxation is appropriated for the benefit of
the people. We have no bonds in market
for greedy 6nanciers to speculate in, to
prove cause Of embarrassment to our
selves or vexation and annoyance to our
children. A people or government that
will suffer itself to get cntangled through
avaricc or other causes, and bring upc,Y its
people war and indebtedness, and then
poverty and distress, proves that it il not
capable Of exercising the rights Of Govern
Ment. But nation that eau maintain
peace withinits borders and with its neigh
bors, exhibits knowledge, wisdom and
power that must eventually call forth the
respect and admiration of the world"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

A HuuE DoNATloN.-Everybody about
here is more or less excited about the rail-
road. aud what direction it will take. We
hear of one gentleman having ridden from
Orc Dell to Powder River, 80 miles, in or-
der to have an interview with Col. Hudnuta,
who is in charge Of the survey, aud aftcf
convcrsing for some time on railroad mat
tcrs took the COL to one side aud said to
him, "Now Col. I'll ten you what III do.
If you will bring your survey through Orc
Dell, I'll make you present Of 60xl20
lot at that place." What could the Col.
do but agree, after having u hin lot (valu-
ued ut about 500 thrown at him: At any
rate, thx survey is being made. through
Orc Dclt-Graxde Roxdc Scxtinef.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

TIME.-Day and hight, taken ,together,
make solar day, which is the sp&ce from
one sun rise to another, and contains twen-
ty-four hours
tries, the day begins 4 midnight. .s
The Jews and Italians, however, begin
their day at sunset. ia4.-.g
TIE Turks begin their day quarter Of
an hour after sunset. '
Most Of the italian clocks strike twenty
four hours; fet instance an hour past
twelve, instead .of striking one o'clock as
our clocks do, they strike thirteen o'clock
and so on to the end Of the twenty-four
hours. '
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27
American Hotel !
Adjoining Wells, Fargo s. Co..
YATES STREET..
viz toria, II. q.

VyNIlIS hotel having been been renovated and
newly furnished. is now the most quiet,
economical and comfortable FAMILY HOTEL
in the Colony.
Being the nearest Hotel to the Steamboat
Landing, ami contiguous to the principal busi-
hess houses. Express and Telegraph Offices and
HAnks. it offers Inducements to the travelling
public and business men that no other cstab-
'i>huncnt in the city possesses.
THOMAS J. BrRNES.
March &. 1869. Proprietor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

IA During the recent debate in tho
Victoria Legislature rather good thing
was said ~ onc q the members. An un.
fortunate loyal Liberal, whose education
had been sadly neglected, was rssaing 6at
n document to the House, and yaikfy Gu
dcavored to. dccipher an obstdfe letter.
Turning to his friend, he anxiogSly asked: !:
"Is that hem or . hen?" 30" replied
his friend, "call il hen, and move that it
Law on the table" F
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

nsD- A gentleman who HAS lately ok
plorcd the islands of Pyramid Lake, Utah,
which are avoided from sohs superstitiohs
by the Indians, says that it is impossible,
during thY incubating season, to walk on
the islands without stopping on the eggs 81 81
gulls, ducks, pclicans, and other aquatic
fowl. Two small rocky islands are aIivo
with rattlcsnakcs, which bask in the shade
Of almost every stone; SO that an intruder
is often treated to a screnade Of dozen or
lhorc rattlcs Of various degree Of power
and shades OF tone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

ADVICE TO BOYS" You are made to
be kind, generous and lnagnanimous," says
Horace Mann. "lfthtrc'sa boy in school
who has club foot don't let him know you
ever Saw it. If there is boy in school
with ragged clothes, dou't talk of rags in
his presence. If there's a lame boy in
school assign him some place il the play
which does not require much running. If
there. is dull one help hm to get his les.
sons"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

TmE CRYpr.-Thc New York Times is
responsible for the following story:
"A very good illustration Of the extreme
vigilance which prevails in Congress over
public cxpcudituresis is reported from Wash
inyton. Among the appropriations asked
for the committee found one providing for
paying the " Superintendent Of the Crypt" "
Nobody was aware that there was such a
thing as crypt" connected with the
Government, still less it had or needed IL
Superintendent inquiry was made and it
was found that the appropriation had been
regularly made for the last fifty years.
Further investigation showed that, sool,
after General Washington died, Congress
provided for the construction of a vault
under the Capitol, to be called the Crypt,
in which his remains were to be deposited.
A light was kept burning near it. and Su.
pcrntendcnt was appointed to watch it, as
he has been daily doing for the past fifteen
years! Meantime, Washington's body was
not deposited there; and everybody, Con.
grcss included, forgot that any such thing
was in existence. The only memorial that
exists to keep the memory Of the affair
alive has been the annual appropriation for
the Superintendent"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

hG- A New Hampshire man told story
about flock Of rocks nine miles long, and
so thick they could not see the sun through
it. Don't believe it," was the reply.
"WaH," said the narrator, you're stran-
ger, and | don't want to quarrel with you
So to please you, III take off quarter Of
a mile from the .hinncet part"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

~ Tie pope is out again upon the sub.
ject Of tho education Of girls. He ad-
dresses a'brief to the bishop Of Montpelier,
in which lie speaks Of the vice Of aa in
stitution which is preparing for society,
not good mothers Of families, but womes
puffed up with vain empty scieiice," and
which IL dcplores as All evil so great
that il ,hcnaces at the same time rcligios,
the family and the country" ane'' a
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

A New VOLCANO FoRMINa.-A Flor
cnce newspaper anncSucos that most cut
rious geological pheaomcnon is now to be
observed in the vicinity Of Verona. The
Monte Baldo, barren mountain, located
along the shores of Lake Guarda, shows a
disposition to raise to the rank Of volcano.
Strong undergrown explosions arc fre-
quently heard near it, attended with slight
undulations, Of the soil. All the inhabi.
tants have left the place in provision Of a
coming eruption. Right opposite Monte
Baldo, on the other side Of Lake Guarda,
at place called Dezengahc, four-story
house sank into the ground, aud the first
three floors have disappeared, The fourth
is the only one remaining above ground.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

THE ATTEMYT TO SupERsEDE GRANT.
The New York Erpress says that light
breaks in upon the order OF Stanton to
Gen. Banks to supcrscdc General Grant,
though both the Generals seem inclined to
conceal the light. Mr.. Lincoln it seems,
was not privy to the orders OF the War De-
partmcnt to supersede Grant, giving Banks
rank in command above him, though T.;
B. Washburne advised him to that course,
The authority for this statement is Mar.
shal Lamon, Of tho official family Of Prcsi-
dent Lincoln, and his confidential aud at
tached friend. Loading Cohgressmen are
implicated. 1t now &ppears that the files
and records Of the War Department have
been destroyed, aud that Hallcck Joined
Stanton in respect to orders efecting the
statxs Of Grant when before Vicksburg.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27
Adminisl ratOr's Notice.

VNliE undersigned, Administrator of the es-
L tate Of W. u. Wiitan, deceased, late of
Pierce county, W. r., hereby gives notice to all
persons indebted to said e.tate to come forward
'.nd make payment, and all persons having de-
nIemas against the same must present the same
to him, with the proper vouchers. within one
year from date, at his Office in Steilacoom. or
tfcy will be forever barred
>. McCAW, Administrator
Steiiacoom, Feb. ~, 1869. l7:w4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

rE a hcifcr or COW will make beef car.
licr than steer. An old cow or ars old
sheep will not fatten nearly 80 we'll viii.
hay as with grass. Tho longer the straw
of ally kind tho worse as fodder; short
straw is said to be invariably the most nu-
tritious. Cattle always prefer that Which
is fresh threshed, day even making Il
difference.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

HSrProbably the most contented post
master in the world lives at Prctropavoivsk !,
in Kamschatka Only one regular mail !!
received there annually; sometimes the mail
misses, a. mails do everywhere, snsi then
the postmaster has. nothing to do for two
whole yoars. This h.hpy official enjoys I
salary of three or four Hundred roables. 4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27
AMERICAN EXCHANGE
H0FHL.

SANSOME STREET, San Fra nci.co,
Extending from Sa, ramer!o street to Halcck.st.)
"AVING been recently renovated and new
III ly Fntnished, mahes il the most quiet,
e .onomical and com 'ortabye FAMILY HOTEL
in the State. Being centrally located, it offers
evcty indIcemeut to business men and the
public gene rally
The tables will constantly he supplied with
esrty lGrdry the Market affords The Amcri.
can Exchange Coach, with Red Lights, will be
NJ the Whafves and Depots, to convey passeu-
gers to the Hotel free
TIMOTHY SARGENT, Pro prietor.
February 8, 1869. I4:Iy
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27
-H--- -
A Bargain !
FOR SIN HUNDRED DOLLAR

FOR SIN HUNDRED DOLLARS
II Will SELL -
y ENGINES G-inch in diam tier and a-fcel
= stroec.
= Tubular IIoiiets.
Steam Guage. Snd all the necessary Bolts
&C.. ftr "A small steamer.
Tile feason that offer the above at such a
sacrifice Is, have no use tor them.
For Particulars address.
JNO. I. BROWNING.
Claquat0, W. T.
March &. 1869. fetf
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

~ General Sherman destcsts new uni
forms, aud is never, as to cDthing all of
a piece" The reason is that, when lieu
tenant, he was one day at Washington,
summing himself id bran new outfit at the
door Of his hotel, where u crowd of boys
gathered, and one Of theminquircd: Mis-.
ter, where's your cTyinc going to squirt"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

TIE CAMPHOR TREE.--An eminent
botanist says this valuable tree can be as
easily cultivated in the United States as
elsewhere. 1t is quite az hardy in its hab-
its us any ofour apple trees. There is no
reason why it should not succeed well
wherever the apple tree will grow. 1t is
indigenous to all parts Of China, Japan and
Chinese Tartary; but it is found in the
greatest abundance along the eastern coast
Of China, where it grows in dense forests.
the trunks attaininga size equal to any Of
our North American forest trees. The
camphor gum Of commerce does not in any
case exudc froIN tho tree, but is obtained
from the leaves. twigs, and smaller roots
by distillation. The tree itsclfis 80 tenacious
Of life that to kill it is scmi.impossibility,
and thcrc would be no difficulty in intro
ducing tho plants hSre.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

~ In tho map Of the earth made i
the Hiadoos, America is the princ'pl
town Of Africa, which is small island.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

BkS- A black walnut tree was cut down
in Putnam county, Ohio, which turned out
$1,000 worth Of lumber
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

Dsy~ A statue Of Lord Byron is to
erected in the town Of Missoolnghi,
western Greece, where he died in 1929
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

e A SMART CHrLB.-" Harry you ought
not to throw away hice' bread like that !;
you may want itsdsne day." "Wcll, moth
or, would stand amy better chance ofget.
ting it than if l should eat it now!" W.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

S6 A uobn-stf,ick poet got. oR the FOL-
low rhapsody on skating: 30. the girls,
the beautiful girls, with the liquid eyes and
the golden curls, skating along Der The
crowded rink, a. sweet IL a pea, as cute as
Q pink n -.. a.-.-.-- !. .l.--ane-. -, -aa
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

T The following novel intimatioti a1pI
pears at the end Of recent invitation to d
Wedding: Nocards {! No cake! No wist! !!
No kissing the BRIDE" .....a..~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1869-03-27

~ In Havana. Cuba, Januat y 22d, a
correspondent of the New Orleans Iimes
says young Cuban lady was shot in the
theatre there while the Cuban revolutiona-
ry song was being sung. The facts are
these: a.. g.
y very handsome young lady, the daugh-
ter of ALBANIA, ONO of the wealthiest and
most noble Of all Cubans, wore upon her
left breast tho American flag. with the in.
+scription "Long live the Republic Of
Cuba" upon it. When that stirring song
was being sung tho whole audience arose
aud cheered this young lady, and as she
rose to acknowledge the salute--all eyes
were bent upon her--a low, mean, coward
ly Spaniard shot her with revolver, kill
ing her instantly. Two American gentle
men occapicd the box adjoining Senorita
Aldams, whose names do not know, but
Que Of these, seeing the pistol pointed at
the young lady's breast, drew his revolver,
and a second after the Spaniard fred, blew
the top Of the head off the cowardly assas-
sin. Instantly the whole theater was the
scene Of the greatest confusion, and the
Spanish troops, who had been placed out
side in great numbers, 6h purpose, now
rushed in at this signal and commenced
firing upon the masses OF huddled, nm.
armed, innocent men and women. The
Spanish troops were Dragging this morning
that they killed 20U persous. am pretty
sure that there We're at least half that
number Killed and wounded. h''