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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

A gentleman from Messy Creek. Jefferson
county, Tenn, has photograph of a snake
hanging at full length, of which he gives
substantially the following history;
A few days since the snake was found sus-
pended In a SPIDERS web, under a shelf in
The store OF Messrs. Johnson & Branner, at
Messy Creek. On inspection it was clearly
ascertained that the snake, about foot In
length, and still alive, had been literally
captured by a spider about the size Of a COM
mon house fly. The spider had spun his
web tightly around the neck and entire head
of the snake, and drawn him clear from the
floor, making him close prisoner. The
snake was taken, while yet in the coils Oi
the spider, TO Mr.. Ruffner, photographer,
and the picture is before us as we write.
The facts are curious, and suggestive OIL
various theories. After the photograph wa:
taken the web was removed from the snake
whereupon he exhibited his wicked instincts
by striking at those present, evidently show
ing desire to avenge himself for the terrible
indignity put upon him by SO Insignificant 6
creature a a spider not much larger than {
gIain OF wheat. We regret that the snake
was finally killed, instead Of being saved
that his peculiar species might be identified
II was evidently a venomous reptile, whlcl
had crawled into the store unobserved, t
be thus ignominously captured and brougI
to griei.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

When the President g swung round the
circle " last year, and when the side of the
machine having the President on revOlved
around to Kane the party remained over
Sunday, as will be remembered. The party
feeling lonesome, and really in need OF rell-
gious instruction and comfort, they sent Tor
Rev. Mr.. Wilder, Methodist, to preach for
them. The reverend gentleman was prompt
In accepting. He preached a good, whole
some sermon, and prayed earnestly Tor the
President OF the United States. The SER
vices concluded, aud three of the party, the
President included stepped forward, thank
Ing Mr.. Wilder for his effort, and promised
to send him each $50. The gentlemen &C.
companying the President fulfilled their
promise, sending each $50 bill, but Grant,
'he man who q dead. iading Ais Nay over
the railroads and on the steamboats, and
coaches, seems te be trying TO dead-head his
way to heaven, for he has failed to make
good his promise. Mr.. Wilder Ia not yet In
receipt Of the $50 promised. He naturally
thinks Grant humbug, man not mindinR
his voluntary promise, and one unfit TO hold
his high position. Mr.. Wilder says he will
not vote for such II man, even though hC
should be re.nOminated for the Presidency
or any other office. Not that he did no
pay him for his preaching, but for the reason
that he voluntarily proitered the amount
together with his companions, and failed L
fulfill, while those obscure individuals will
him did as they agreed. Mr. Wilder think
the incident shows the character OF the maj
after stripping him OF his official trapplngs
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

A YOUNG MAN, newly married, in Bucks
county, Pa, fey days back succeeded In
making a fool N himself through being a
witness OF what he conceded to be down
right " imprudence " on the part ol his wife.
She was walking along arm-in-arm with a
handsome cavalier in quiet Heighborhood,
with the usual addition Of trees, flowers and
water, when lie suddenly came upon her,
and struck the young man such heavy
blow with a stick that he knocked him in
sensible upon the road. The wife bent over
her companion in the most passionate man
ner, and called upon him by hundred en-
dearing names 10 open his eyes. The nus
band grew frantic with jealousy, and was
about TO deal with her In the same way,
when she called him a murderer, and de-
clared that now, as he had killed her brother
be might send her out Of the world also,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

In Jackets and sacks there is variety Of
new and very graceful garments. One OF
the pretiiest Tor young ladies is the Polish
Sack. This is of black Astrachan, made
slightly fitting 10 the figure, with loose
sleeves, and has q trimming Of gray AstTa-
chan. The front turns away like sailor
Jacket, showing the dress or pretty linen
habit There is e sort of breasl-plate orthe
fur goes with the garment to wear to pro-
tecl the chest In very cold weather.
The newest thing in collars is the Favor
ite," a little colarette with long ends innged
with tur, These come in ermine and Rus-
sia sable. Another style oil the Favorlte is
wider and has a little hood at the back
Boas will be very stylish, and they are, alter
all, the most comfortable OF all wraps, and
very becoming. These come In ermlne,
Russia sable and the Arctic fox fur, which is
something rather new, long, soft, white,
fur 1t is only becoming TO blondes; dark
complexions cannot bear the peculiar shade
Of white. The little collars will still be
worn, the same style that has prevailed for
| two or three winters. They are pretty and
comfortable, and more economical than the
more ianciiul styles, for they always looh
well, while the odder things look badly
when the rage for them has passed. Mum
have changed very little.
There will be rage Tor this style oil lIlm
ming during the season. Velvet and clotl
garments will have borders Of the most ele
| CANT furs, of which grtbe and Russia sabl
| will be the most desirable. There seems t
be q special fancy among the ladies for ~
goods Of all descriptions, and certainly moth
ing could be prettier or more comfortable o
seryiceable, and it is TO be hoped that It vii
not prove freak, but settled fashion.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18
FALLING LEAVES

They are falling, slowly falling,
Thick upon the forest side.
severed nom the noble branches,
Where they waved IN beautlous pride,
They are inl Ing Ia the valleys,
Where the early vlolets spring,
And the binds In sunny spring time
First their dulcet music sing
They are falling, sadly falling,
Close beside our cottage door,
Pale and faded like the loved ones
That have gone forevermore,
They are falling and the sunbeams
Shine IN beauty soit around
Yet tue faded leaves are ialllRg,
Falling on the mossy ground,
They are falling Oh the streamlet
Where the silyery waters how,
And upon its placid bosom
Onward with the waters 20.
They are falling in the church yard.
Where our kindred sweetly sleep
Where the Idle winds Of summer
soiily o'er the loved ones sweep.
They are falling, ever falling,
When the autumn breezes sigh,
When the stars Ia beauty Rlisten
Bright upon the midnight sky,
They are falling when the tempest
Moan'H like oceans hollow roar,
when the tuneless winds and lillows.
Sadly sigh fol- eyermore.
They are falling, they are falling,
While our saddenrd theuEhts tl 90
To the sunny day Of shii tho7is
l.. thsoiei ly long ago.
And their faded hues remind US
OF tie bllghted homes aud dreams,
Faded like the falling leaflets,
Cast upon the Icy streams.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18
NE 1olb, Sd. Gaul's day, has alsO Its lIgnl


When it is dry at 81. Gaul's day the sum-
mer that follows will be dry.
This is to fruit growers;
At st. Gaul's day every. apple should be
in It's sack
Frost and snow, in October, too, have a
word to say about the winter:
Frost and snow in October arc couriers
that say that January will be mild.
The following is the most popular ana
most generally believed
Should in mud and slush the first snow fall,
Look for a mild winter, and muddy wilhal.
Should we have any thunder during this
month the following melancholy saying
stares us ia the lace:
October thunder storms plainly say,
Changeable weather winter will stay.
The following is very enigm atical, and is,
perhaps, very difficult to understand;
In October the thunder, though sounding
drear,
Than that of February is better to hear
The last is but pleasing 10 the usurel scar
squib, who stands at our elbow, explains
it satisfactorily why thunder in February Is
more pleasing to the usurer's ear than In Oc
tober He says that thunder Is not so com
mon in the winter months as 10 the fall and
when uncommon events take place they at
tract On usual amount of interest, ergo il
pleases the usnrer. Squib lisa graduate OF {
theological seminary, and he ought to know
The following, in relation to the 18th In
slant, is mystical, and we leave it for tn
divinaton of our readers
When to US Simon and Judas parade,
'Tis surely with winter that they would trade
The above are the most common OF th
many October sayings. UnbelieveTs can, b.
careful observation, note the truth oil tn
sayings as predicted.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18
A Teacher stoned 10 Death by Her
Pupils.

The quiet town of. Canton Mass, was
thrown in great state of excitement on
Wednesday, by the stoning OF female
school teacher by four OF her scholars, which
resnlted In her death the following day. 1t
appears that the school In the Pleasant street
district las long been noted for its disorder.
ly character, and the previous teacher only
succeeded In keeping order at the expense
of the good will OF the people in the district.
She at length found it impossible to obtain
hoard in the district, and resigned at the
end OF the summer term. Her successor
was Eta X. Barstow, q young lady about
twenty years old, OF diminutive stature and
in feeble health. She commenced teaching
in September, and had succeeded IN keeping
The school under her control until last We'd
nesday. On the morning OF that day, when
she rang the bell for the assembling OF the
scholars, several Of the larger boys refused
TO answer the summons. She then turned
The key in the door, shutting out the delin
ouents, who Immediately commenced tC
throw stones through the windows.
When the dinner hour arrived, and Miss
Barslow started tor her boarding house, foul
bows named respectively, John Coffee, Il
years of age, James Coggswell, IS, DAME
Kelliher, ., and jeremiah Kehher, II com
meuced to stone her. One OF the missiles
the size of a common inkstand, hit the teach
er on the neck just below the ear, md an
other stone struck her on the back, whicl
caused her to stagger. She finally manage'
10 get to her boarding house, and after TAX
ing a nap ate a hearty dinner. She the
went 10 sleep again, but on awakening sal
that she did not feel well enough 10 teac
that afternoon, and that she intended TO 6
10 her home In Boston. With the assisianC
nj friends she was taken to the train an
from 1t to her home in Boston. A physical
was called, who prescribed for complain
under which she had long suffered, withoI
being told Of her treatment at Canton. 81
gradually failed, and died at one o'clOC
Thursday morning. On being informed
the assault, the physician said that an ol
disease had eliminated in the sloning 81
had received. Immediately alter the assau
on Wednesday, all the boys except Cogg
well, who had run away, were arrested an
sent 10 the State Reform School, on Il
charge OF disturbing the school. A 20
morlem examination is also being mad0
The case, and it is probable that the graz
Jury of Norfolk county will find bill again
the boy for manslaughteT.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18
From the Milwaukee News
OCTOBER,

''OId Saws" Concerning the In6uenee OF
october weather on the Succeeding Sea-
sons
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

OF the month Of October, as well as the
rest we have many trite sayings. The amount
of credit given them by our f0reiathers be-
ing, perhaps, greater than vouchsafed them
al the present day.
The following prognosliCation, II carefully
observed, informs US as to February weather.
October warm, with certain speed,
Makes February cold indeed
Some intelligent observer in former times
closely watched the signs OF the leaves, and
thus describes his experience:
"When late In October the leaves still re
main fast ON the trees there will follow q
hard winter,
Stop the leaves long on the trees, you had
best
Prepare for winter good warm nest.
The earlier in October the leaves do fall
so much the more fruitful will the next sea
son be-"
This observation may be regarded as in
fallible; at least it used TO he so regarded:
If there is In October much frost and wind,
January and February both mild you'll find
But when In the autumn the weather is clear
The cold wind full soon will appear.
The following is a hint to base ball player
and housekeepers:
Do not let October flies
Lead you to expect warm skies.
About rain during the month we have th'
following;
Much rain in October much wind In De
cember.
Also the following from the German
Goods acre" being the beautiful term thel
apply to graye-yards:
October rains, when many and great,
Gods acre best fill and cultivate.
The following prediction is based upOi
the law Of equality:
Stops the winter long away,
30 much longer will 1t stay.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

From the New York Times.
Two Women Attacked by n bloodhound
Dangerous wounds Innieted by the
Animal.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

CARRYING PARAsoL SUEDAY.--I have
before me curious narrative OF a young
Jewish lady In Southern Russia, veniuring
TO carry parasol in the streets on the Sab
bath. Her mother, reproached by the strict
er IsIaeliles Tor allowing her daughter thus
TO transgress traditional law, forbade the
young lady ever again on the sacred day TO
interpose a human Intervention between her
fair countenance and the suns rays. The
daughter, offended, refused TO 60 out at all
oplhe Sabbath, and after four months the
mother relented saying " am not so strict
as my mother is, and you will not be SO
strict as am. You may, therefore, just a;
well begin now 10 practise your laxer prin
ciples; il is of no use trying TO make yor
| what i am myself" The grandmother, II
TACT, was a pilgrim In the Holy Land, whilhe
she had gone to end her days; the moihe
was merely a good orthodox Jewess th'
daughter was willing 10 carry a parasol oil
Saturday yl-Jamss Parton in Atlantic Month
~ for october.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18

The following scene at railroad depot in
that city is described by the 81. Joseph (Mo)
Herald OF the 18Th:
A woman with a baby six months old in
her arms, aligh.s from an omnibus In the
dusk of rainy evening, when up steps a
gentleman, with quiet but firm manner,
aud says, "Let me take him into the car.
The mother, with cool indifference, resigns
the child to the gentleman, who takes II In
to the car of the train, which is ready to
start. II needs no further Information than
is afforded by the fond caresses lavlshed up
on the child to know that II is in the arms
Gifts father, and the wee, sweet little thing
Is delighted too, while the mother sits alooi,
and gazes coldly out of the window Soon
the bell ofthe locomotive rings, the cenduc-
tors voice is heard warning the pass sengers
to get on board, and the man, kissing the
baby with a wild kiss, places it In the lap Of
its mother, whispers a low good bye" to
the woman and leaves the car. As the train
moves of the pTattling face OF the infant is
seen at the window by the father, and its
little hand Is extended to him. He touches
it for q briet moment with the Temorseless
movement of the train, which, doing the be-
hest of hateful circumstance, tears it away
forever. The man retlres from the notice
of tho crowd, bis head is bowed upon his
bosom, and his great frame is shaken with
the weight Of the greater grief He weeps
This scene was witnessed al the depot lasi
evening. 1t was the finale to divorce sui
that was recently decided in our circui
court. What is the matter with the womenl
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1870-10-18
uoLLINoswoTTn's ii
Fire Bricks, Tile and Cement.

Stove Dealers would consult their Interests by leaving
heir orders for Fire Bricks. Tile and Cement Ht b.
MORRisOS's, No 4O3 Shfp'ty Street, Agent fos the
above Company. these Bricks better article, and
i've per cent. less than PhadelphiA prices. 1hs
Cement Is far superior clay Ast IN crack
ut The Fire bricks will not ellnksr. Tho Tiles are
ups iior 70 anything Wad td2l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12
BECkERS
Eg8 NEW PIANO & MUSIC STORE,
Hath l49 King street,
n ear ST. Asaph street, Alexandria, Virginia.
AGENT FOR
WI. kNABE & CO.'S. GOLD MEDAL
PIANOS

WIN. HEINEKAMP'S tirst-class BALT1-
MORE PIANOS. Every instrument warrant
ed for five years. Sold at factory prices on &C.
commodatng terms usual in other cities.
PARLOR ORGANS from the best makers.
will also furnish PIANOS from any m aker
in the country, for which persons may have
preference AZ factory prices. hope thereby
to leave no cause for those who have at heart
the interest of Alexandria TO buy away from
home.
have also PIANOS from drst-class makers,
that have been out on rent for sale at very re-
duced prices, Every instrument warranted
Also tho following:
Violins, Guitars, Flutes. Flutinas, Accor-
deo. S, Concer:inss, Violincellos, Bsnios, Vio-
lin Bows, Bridges, Pins, Rosiu, Mouth Organs,
&C., &c.
Gy- Best quality Violin and Guitar Strings.
Instrumental aud Vocal Sheet Music, In
struction Books and Music paper. Orders TO:
Music solicited and filed at the shortest notice,
My facilities for repairs of Pianos, Organs
a ccordeons, Violus, &c, &C., are much en-
larged. and satisfaction guaranteed.
Pianos, Organs, &C., for Rent. Also, tuned
and packed. liam l0] Y. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12
INTENSIVE SALE OF STOVES.

have concluded TO offer nv large nnd M
r,ctn stock of STOVES AT GREATLY RE-
niiCED PRICES until the stock is closed out.
iii, COOKING SrOVE5 are the very b.st
ond .pnrovcd patterns in Use. with full sets Of
furniture with esch stove. tthcT st"ves will
be sold at equally low figures. All persons who
want or will want Stoves this IA or winter VIII
oo-teinlv do wei! to embrace this favorable OPP
1ortunity to &c: them Thinking it IL cdiess 20
ppun,or.ie Mi tho different kinds names, |
would respectfully invite All in want to cal and
EHGCH GRIMES,
20 15-notr 4j King street. Alrxandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.
MISS MARKS SEMINARY.

The duties of this Institute will be resumed
on Wednesday, the 18th of September. Aim
ing more at useful and practical than ahoWy
education, the course Of instruction in all the
En- glsh branches will be thorough. Particular
attention is given TO young children which re-
qure moro time and care than at any other pc
Rod of life. Miss NJ. has been most fortunate
in securing the continued aid Of Miss JANE
GREEN, well educated and efficient teacher
end most fsvorsblv known TO this community.
Professors for Languages and Music will be
employed to meet the exigencies Of the School
Terms made known npon application to the
Principal, at her residence: ga King ST., where
the School room is mos! eligiby situated.
O-cotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12

Ms- To the Voters ofthe Seventh COMPRESSION
al District Of V;rginia.-The name OF our es-
teemed fellow. citizen H. O. CLAUGHToE, esq.,,
is presented to the voters Of tho Seventh Con-
grossional District Of Virginia as suitable can
didate to represent the said District in the next
Congress 1t is needless to say anything of his
qualifications for the position, in our coinmuni'
~ where he is 50 we'll known, but t. the voters
Of other portions Of the field we can cordially
endorse him as entitled to their confidence and
support, both on account of his integrity as q
man US well as for his abilities to discharge the
duties pertaining to that station.
ia l6-laWtf MAN 7 VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12

sEas- SeuenM Congressional District Of Vir-
ginia.-We are requested TO announce that, in
obedIen to the solicitation of many friends in
several of the counties comprising the Seventh
THOMAS will be u candidate to represent the
Seventh Congressional District Of Virginia in
the next Congress of the United States, subject
to the action of p convention of the Conserv-
alive party, if it shall be deemed necessary that
one shall be held VOTERS.
Falls Church Va. IL 9-eo1w 1aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12

&s- Col. GEO. w. BRENT, whose quali6cs.
tions and abilities are we'll known and appre-
ciatcd. will be proposed to the Conservative
Convention which will be held next fall, com.
posed OF delegates from the Conservatives in
the counties which may compose the district of
! which Alexandria will form part, as a candi-
date for Congress.
jy2l VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks
' office Of the Corporation Court o! the city
OF A laxandria, on the frs. dsv nI August 1917:
Townsend d. Fendall vs. William Il. Masters,
surviving partner of tho late firm ot Solomon
s. Masters and William X. Masters, !atr!Y do
ing business under thu firm name of :: 5. Mas
ters & Son, and Tho Alexandria Marine Rail
way Com pany: Attachment IN chancer'.
The object of this suit is to recover of tha de-
PENDANT, w. II. Masters, surviving PARTNER,
the sum Of $500. with interest on $500, part
thereof, from July 2lst, 1855, and on 500 part
thereof, from september lst, 1856 and TO attach
and subject to the parn of the same Tho
proceeds Of sales Of six shares Of stock Of the
''Alexsndria Marine hallway Company" in the
hands OF said company, and AIRY other estate OF
or debts due to the said W. X. Masters, survlV-
ing partner, in the hands OF sid company and
under their control
The defendant, William II. Masters, not lav-
ing entered his appearance and given security
according TO the act Of Assembly and the rul cs
of this Court, and it appearing by affidavit
that no is not a resident OF this Stato, 1t
is ordered that the said defendant appear
hero within one month after due pub
LEGATION of this order, and do What Is ncces,
sarv to protect his interest in tn s suit; AID
that y copy Of this order be forthwith inserted
in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper 'uD
iishcd in tho city Of Acxsndra, once n week
for four successive weeks, and posted ut the
front door of the Court House If this city. y
cnnv, testo: MORTON MARfE. OK.
b I, T. :tu.r y. q. aug 5-lAw4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-12

VXTANTED to be placed in communication
w with the relatives and friends of WIN
TER M. DUNN, who died in the Washington
University Hospital, Baltimore, on the 10Th OF
July, 1870. Tho deceased is supposed to have
been from tidewater Virginia. Address
CHARLES w. CHANCELLOR, Md.
Dean of Wash. UNIV, Baltimore, Md.
Raltimore iy 2l-eo4W