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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

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RYCHARLES +. FORTlER. AUCTIONEER,
ID Office No. . Exchange pllre-SAIJRiAI.
March -, 1871, at twelve O'Clock NJ, At the st.
Charles Auction Exchange trotunda 81. Charles
Ho:eD. on st. Charles street. betNSeca Common and
Gra-ier streets, viii be sold at public auction, by
virtue OF an order :lum the Honorable Lou,
Duvigneaud. Jud.r OF the second Distract Court for
the parish of Orleans. dated February l., l57l, the
following described property, to wit
TNO CERTAIN Lot OF GROUND, together
with all the Improvements thereon. al the nights,
ways and privileges thereuntO belonging, or III any
wise appertaininy, situated in the City and parish
OF Jefferson tnow the Sixth District OF the parish
81 Orleans). dr>ignat"d by the Nos. 10 and /. o.
square No. p. bouNled by Man engo, Masa1ine, hive
Oak and Milan streets, rs per ltilograpniC plan
deposited in tie office oi 4. M4zUrrai. notary pIh-
lie. III New Orleans. Said lots aijoln each other,
and measure each thirty tret front on Magazine
street, by il depth OF one hundred and fifteen t,ct
between parallel lines.
Tclms-CasI in United States treasury notes.
Act of sale before Il. L. Hogan, notary pub
liz, at the expense OF the purchaser, including
stamps. fr2i mht II IL 25
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
SALE FOR A PARTITION

OF TWO DESIRABLE RESIDENCES on ELYSIAN
FIELDS STREET, N NJ II COR
NER OF MORALES AMI ELYSiAN FIELDS
lei AND THE OTHER IMMEDIATELY
ADJOINING SAME-ALSO, ONE QUARE
OF GROUND, IN THE THIRD DISTRICT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
50
BY Mash & Hodgson.

TWELVE OTIS OF GROUND IN TIE THIRD DIS.
TRICT. WITH TWO-STOEY FRAME RESI-
DENH3, CORNER OF C2QruART AND FIX.
lCIAN STREETS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

by e.. r.. GERARDEY & co.. AUG
Office No. II Exchange ulacc.-SATCRDAY. March
II. 1871, at twelve O'Clock NJ, at the Merchants and
Auctionccrs' Exchange, on Royal, between Canal
and GrIStOmliolSc streets. i'll this citv of New Or
leans. by virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Second District Court for the parish OF Orleans.
dated tN"nty-itth OF January, 1871, will be sold BY
public auction for account of said succ-Ssion-
TWENTY -SlX LOTS OF GROUND il the town or
Farrollton, btIn. Nos. ! to ~. inclusive. OF sp,:.rc
No. Ill A, bounded by Canal avenue, Dublin.
Eighth and Cypress streets, according to plan by
Mor.hdns,n, engineer. October, i3i1, deposited
with l.. hermann. notary. Said lots aiiOin and
measure: Lots Nos to 10. each - feet front on
Dublin street, by III feet inches III depth, between
IA lad Eighth streets. and No. 10 the corner of Dublin
feet front On Cypress street by lIi feet in depth,
between parallel lines. Lots Nos. II to q, each 30
feet front nl Canal avenue, by IL trct d inches in
depth, between parallel lines; No. Il forming the
corner OF Canal avenue ard Cypress street. and No.
u The corner OF Canal avenue and Eighth streets.
Lots Nos. y to %, each 30 feet froat on Eighth
street. by 80 feel i'll depth, between parallel lines.
~rus-One-lia' cash. remainder at twelve
months credit, i'll notes OF the purchasers,
secured by special mortgage and vendors
Hen. bearing interest OF eight per cent per
ailn'tm from date ot sale until final payment.
with clause of five per cent attorneys ices in
event "f suit I" enforce payment or the notes,
ant purchasers 10 assume payment, in addi. ion To
the amount OF adi nIica1iOn. OF all taxes Tor the
wear 1919, and up to the dIv OF sale.
Acts OF sale and United States stamps, at thu rX-
pcnse OF the purcha Sers, before Gtnr... ". CiiriSty,
IlofirT public. fr3 u - mh&ll
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
"IGHEST PREMIUM AWy

"IGHEST PREMIUM AWARDED
Ii at the Louisiana State Fairs.-Mrs.A A. NJ. Par
ish takes pleasure in informing her friends and
patrons that she will open her NEW FINE SHIRT
MANUFACTURING ROOMS, MONDAY, October 3,
at 22l Canal street, four doors from Rampant, and
will endeavOr to give entire satisfaction in perfect
fits, good work and punctuality.. Sample of work
constantly on hand. She also will furnish material,
and make to order firemen and base ball club
uniforms, in every style and description.
deli Su We IA 2m
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
EDUCATIONAL,
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
DEPARTMENT OF STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT.

Both old and young can enter this Institution, at
any time. No distinction made in regard to race
or color. Open day and evening. Good success.
The design OF this Institution is to furnish Op-
pOrtunities tor those Wisl,in. a rapid, thorough,
practical and scientific business cducatiOn-tO
thousands whose pecuniary circumstance would
not permit them to enjoy these privileges hereto
fore. Fifty TO one hundred per cent saved in time
and money by taking the Commercial Course" in
order to he ready for paving positions. Learning
made easy TO all, by analysis and experience. as
verbal instructions are given to individuals with
much satisfaction.
Located over the Freedmcns' Savings Bank,
No. la C~ARONDELET STREET.
f,l9 " PROF A. r. SELOyER Princinal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
SALES,
BY 6. De Ferret.
IMPORTANT SALE

IMPORTANT SALE
b PUBLIC AUCTION OF VERY VALUABLE
PROPERTY FRONTING ON TIVOLI CIRCLE
BETWEEN CAM AND ST. CHARLES STREETS
OK TRITON WALK, BETWEEN CARONDE
LET AND 81. CHARLES CORNER
TIVULI CIRCLE \ 81. CHARLES STREETS
on ST. JOSEPH STREET, BETWEEN CARON-
DELFT y ST. CHARLES STREETS; AND
EIGHT LOTS IN SQUARE BOUNDED BIZ
CANAL, TONTT, GASQUET AND MIRO
STREETS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
TINE NEW

VVNHE NEW ORLEANS
MILITARY HIGH SCHOOL,
1SS............ Race street ...........lSS
tBetween Coliseum and Camp,,
Conducted by T. B. EDWARDS and SAM H. LEWIS
graduates OF the Louisiana Military University.
Will prepare pupils to enter the Sophomore oc
Junior Class OF the Louisiana State Military Uni
versitv. or any other college in the United States.
An Elementary Department is attached. Discipline
military, with daily drill. nO2 3n
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
By Louis Stern & Bros.

EIu-IL HUNDRED VAHES bUUIS, NIiVco aNU
ROGANS.
DY LOUIS STERN 4 BROS.-M. STERN,
o'clock A. NJ, AT their salesroOm No. is Char,res
street, viii! be cold
300 CASES OOT N BROGAES, com
prising An assortment suitable for mems, boys, la
dies, misses aud cliildrecs' wear, and adapted to
city and country trade.
TermS-At sale. dc %
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
Guns PISTOLS RIFLES Asl"UNl'
TION, FISHING AND SPORTING ARTICLES.

l.. GERTEIS, No. SIS st. Charles street,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public
generally that he has opened the above weli-knOUn
stand, and where may be found a full assortment
of Double and Single Barrcled SHOT-GUNS, of vari-
Gus makers; RIFLES, PISTOLS, REVOLVERS. AM
MuNlTION of all kinds, FISHING and ORTIN
ARTICLES, MILITARY and POLICE GOODS, etc,
the whole OF which are offered to the trade at the
LOVES MARKET RATES
REPAIRING of all kinds done with n~eatness and
dispatch, and all work fully guaranteed.
AOlG Bin.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

RUPTURE CURED.-wTTH AN EXPERIENCE
- OF more than twelve years practice in tho
treatment and cure of RUPTURE and HERNIA
cpIlty. and a more rapid Improvement than can be
SOSsine ~i Il any r p.ns5 p Rsf fSs .s o. a. appliance Phs ns,;l in the
length Of time afflicted. Also, Instruments for che
or made to order. ~
LAY OF address. with stamps, for circular, DR.. T.
ST. q. FERRIS. Office No. Is st. Charles street. I'M
stairs Hours from 10 A. n. to T. n. myjI "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
BY Sheriff

SALE By THE SHERIFF OF THE PARISH OF OR
LEANS, IN ORDE TO EFFECT A PARTITION.
MRS. z. c. PICARD ET AL vs.. FRANCOIS HON
ORE fT AS.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

DY &. DE FERRET. ACCTIONEER, OFFICE
ID No. 80 ROYAL street.-FaIDAY, February "a, 1871.
at eleven O'Clock A. NJ, on the premises, Nos. 235
and 25I Canal street. between Marais and IRENE
Of said residence. consisting Of
Magnificent French Plate Mirrors, Oil Paintings.
Rosewood and Damask rarlor Furniture rich Dam
ask Curtains, superb Carpets, Chandeliers, Mantel
Ornaments, Extension Diningtable, magnificent
Sideboards, Card Tables, Mahogany and Rose wood
Bedsteads, Arnioirs, Easy Chairs, Bureaus. Wash
stands. rare old EngravingS, Cedar Clothes
Chests, etc.
ALSO,
One splendid PIANO, STOOL and COVER.
Teruns-Cash in United States treasury notes.
fell Is IA y "a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
AS.IGNEH'S SALE IN BANKRUPTCY.
THE MATTER OF FRANCIS MOUNEY, BANK

District Court OF the United States of America for
the District Of Louisiana-No. 1879.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
By G. De Ferret.

PARaMPToRY SALE OF SUPERIOR FURNITURE
FOR ACCOUNT OF
aCCc.SSION OF BENJAMIN ~ROACH-No. 33.56l.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
By Alfred BoulignY.

SUCCESSION OF WIDOW J. yALIEsNI..
Second District Court for the Parish o. Orleans
Nc. 30 252.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
BY Charles E. For.se..

VALUABLE PROPERTY on MAGAEIN: STREET.
Succession OF Tranris Dra1,.. Clarke.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

p.strict Couct Of the Uua.i States of America
No. 1907.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Burn.

Secoui Dts. rict Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. 34.3y.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
DANKRUPTCY...........BAN BANKRUPTCY.

DANKRUPTCY..........BAN BANKRUPTCY.
Persons intending to go into Bankruptcy can
in accordance with the bankrupt law, under the
recent amendments, by applying to the under
signed, at the offices of the Registers in Bank
ruptcy, room No. l CustOnIhOUso Building, Old
Levee street side, New Orleans.
JOHN 8. CARTER.
Refers to: J. R. G.. Pitkin, G. $ Kellogg. W.. J. 9.
Baker, John +. Deane, and D. A. Augustin.
d.11 DIM
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
FTVHE BARBARIN GAS LIGHTING
&C o Nj p A N Y.

NEW ORLEANS, anuary IL, 1871.
We, the undersigned, practical chemists. residing
IN this city, after having carefully, aud fully tested
the process Of the BARBARIN GAS LIGHTING
COMPANY or LOUISIANA for making gas under
the patents of Mcssrs Barbarin & Dupas, and
known as the RBAR1 GAS, do hereby declare
that there is no possibility of any explosion in the
process. and that the gas, in its chemical combine
ton, 10 even less dangerous than coal gas, OWN. to
its great richness IN carbon and poverty in
hydrogen.
Signed
JAS. ALBRIGHT, N. D.
l.. CRNWCOCR, NJ. D.
To Charles Cayaroc, Esq~ President Barbarin
Gas Lighting Company of Louisiana.
ICoPy.I
We, the tinde rsigned, hereby declare that>in our
opinion the apparatus furnished and used by the
Barbarin Gas Lighting Company IL NOT DANGER
Gus, and that We HAVE NOT INCREASED II
RATES OF INSURANCE Oh the buildings and
establishments using said apparatus.
HENRY PEYCHAUD,
President Hope Insurance Company.
JULES TUYES,
President New Orleans Mutual Insurance Company.
President Merchants Mutual Insurance Company.
CHARLES ROMAN
President salamander Fire Insurance Company.
LLOYD II. COLEMAN,
President Mechanics and Traders Insurance Com
ranE.
CHARLE BRIGGS
President Louisiana Mutual Insurance Company.
L. G~ANuCHEAU, .
President Louisiana State Mutual Insurance Com
ALFRED MOULTON.
President Home Mutual Insurance Company.
H. DOANE,
President Factors and Traders Insurance Com
7. RIGNEf.
President Atlantic INSURANCE Company.
THOMAS SLOO,
President Sun Mutual Insurance Company.
j.. II. OGLESBY,
President Commercial Insurance Company.
THOMAS A.. ADAMS,
President Crescent Mutual Insurance Company.
d. MICHEL,
President Gcrmania Insurance Company
A. CHiAPELL.A,
President Union Insurance Compare. |
OypcE NEW ORLEANS Bulletin
January 20, 1871.
For two months past We have used the Barbarin !
gas III our office. editorial. and composing rooms, |
and take pleasure in testityins that It is giving en-
tire satisfaction. 1t affords a bright, steady. soft
light. less injurious to the eyes, and much cheaper !
than any light we have ever tried.
SEYMOUR, EWELL & 20
Ia3l Inn Editors and Proprietors.
GEPTOLINE OIL COMPANY,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Lamps, Lanterns and Chandeliers.
Burners, Chinncys and WicAs.
Shades, Globes and
Lamp Trimmings,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
SOn-ExplOsive Oils and Portable Gas
Fluids.
Our first premium Portable Gas Lamps should be
examined by all who are interested III hight. cur
none Np!Osivc SeptOliae Oil was again awarded. the
first premium at the State Fair of Alabama, and for
ught-yIving qualities, safety and economy, stands
pre-tmincntiv ahead OF any other oil in the South
trn States, as our increase i'll daily sales will
attest. Country merchants and others
are requested 10 call and examine our large and
varied assortment o! Lamps and Lamp Trimming
Goods, at
No. Is Dauphine street,
Near Canal street. New Orleans.
Do not forget the number.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

In THE MATTER OF III BANKRUPTCY Or
JCLl DEAN, J8.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
AUCTION SALES.
By c. e. Girardey & Co.
SQUARE OF GROUND ON CANAL AVENUE, IN
CAhROLLTUN.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
SUCCESSION OF EDWAnD PARKER.

Second District Court for the PARISH OF Orleans
No. l5.Wit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

SUCCESSION OF JOIN GtoR&E GEBHARDT.
Second Distcictf'ourt tor.tle parish OF Orleans
M. 81. IlJ. e
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

Thomas n. and W. G. Boyian VS.. Mrs. Anna NJ
liaggcrty, ct als.-No. 3I,2D.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

Succession OF Harley GUILD.

Second District Court for the Parish OF Orleans
No. 34,134.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

9 NJ. PETTENtsll4L 4 co.. 81 PARK
Cs Row, New York; and GEORGE 2. ROWELL
Il co. 40 Park Row, New York, are the agents for
the New Orleans Republican in that city, and are
authorized to contract for inserting advertisements
city are requested t. leave thei, favors with eft her
OF the above houses. Oc23
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
IcY q. DE FERIEI', ACCTIONEER =

SUCCESSION OF A. B. JAMES-So. 334,3.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24

secon: District Court for the parish of Orieans-Nt
1882.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
AUCTION SALES.
By G. E. Girardev & Co.

AUCTION SALES.
By G. E. Girardev & Co.
VARIABLE PROPERTY IN THE SECoND
DISTRICT.
~SslINEE.S SAL IN BANKRUPTCY.
By ORDER OF T.. Z. NORTON ASSIGNEE.
IN TIE MATTER OF FRANCIS MOCNET, BANK
rupt,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
BELDEN,

DOCTOR BELDEN,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,
Has removed his residence to the corner Of ST.
Joseph and Magazine streets. His Office remains
Al No. ~ Damp street.
Office hours from 9 to 10 A. NJ, and from I to P.
N. From 5 p. NJ. to 8 A. NJ. he can be consulted at
his house, except when engaged in visiting patisnta.
my23ly
GWEET QpINJNE Is A RECENT IMPROVE.
~ ment; replaces the Use of the Bitter SulphAtA
Quinine, with which all are familiar. Dose for dose,
II IS warranted fully equal in every way to Bitter
Quinine, and like it, is the one
GREAT, POSITIVE N UNFA N CURB
For all diseases of malarious origin.
FEVER AND AGUE,
INTERMITTENT FEVER,
CHILL FEVER,
R%EMMIrTENT FEVER,
BILIOUS FEVER,
DUMB AGUR
And, the long train of disorders following these
SWEET QUlNINE
Is made solely from Peruvian Bark (so is Bitter Out.
nllle), therefore is Of vegetable origin, and not 4
mineral poison, but, on the contrary, is proved to be
one OF the elements found in the blood Of all healthy
persons.
SWEET QUININE
Acts as an antidOte to, az we'll as a curer for maIa.
rial or mias,natic poison, the absorption Of which
by the lungs causes intermittent feyers, &c. The
only advantage claimed for
SWEET QUININE
over the use of old Bitter Quinine is the entire ab.
sence OF that intense, persistent bitterness which.
III the latter, Is an lnsurmountable obstacle to ito
use with most persons, and alwAy with children.
SWEET QUININE
Is in two forms-in powder for the use Of nhvscian.
and druggists, and fluid for use in the family and
for the general public.
sTEARNs. FARk L co,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
80 WATCH


nUILDING PAPER.
Thia is a hard, compact paper, like an
ordinary book cover, and il saturated with
tar and used on the outside OF frame build.
ings under the clapbOards, also under Shin
1t is also used Oh the inside, not saturated,
instead OF Plastering, and makes a warm
and cheap vail. 1t costs only from 50 to $50
according to sIze) to cover houses on the
outside. Samples and descriptive circulars
sent free.
Address, Rock River Paper Company. Chicago,
Or, +. G. PALMER i Co,
80, 95, 81 Camp street. New Orleans,
mh6 General Agents for the Southern States.
STERN'- FERTILIZER FACTORY
CHEMICAL Works.
TO SAVE LABOR n INSURE LARGE CROPS,
The Great Fertilizers.
sTERy'S RAW BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE
Fine Ground Bone.
Manufactured by LOUIS STERN i Bros. New
Orleans, Louisiana. Factory on Frcnchmen street,
near Marisny Canal. Ohicc-No. 10 Charities
street.
Bone Black, OF all grades; Sulphuric s4Acid, and
Meats Foot Oil constantly on hand. fec SIN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
AUCTION SALES.
By C.. E. Girardey & Co.

STOCK OF NEW FURNITURE BY AUCTION
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
SALE IN

BY ORDER Or Z. E. NORTON. ASSIGNEE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
By William De Lacy.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ETC.

SUCCESSION OF MRS. MARY DoHAy, DECEASED
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
LANDS IN ST. MARTIN PARISH.

LANDS IN ST, MAtTfN PARISH.
PCBL!C ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
SECESSION ore DIR. ALEXANDER J. WEDDER
BrlA.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-24
b ORDER OF E. Z. NORTON. ASSIGNEE.

A~SS!iNEt'> SALE ~ BANKRUPTCY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-13


BERKSHIRE IIOGs.-The Berkshire pigs
belong to a large class. and are distin-
guished by their color, which is sandy or
whitish brown, spotted regularly with
dark brown or black spots. and by their
having no bristles. The hair is long, thin,
somewhat curly and looks rough; the ears
are tringed with long hair round the outer
ydge, which gives them ragged or feath-
cry appearance the body is thick, COM
pact and we'll formed the legs short, the
sides broad, the head well set on, the
,nout short, the .jowl thick, the ears erect,
the skin exceedingly thin in texture, the
flesh firm and well favored. The bacon
made from these hogs is very superior.
This breed of pigs has been generally
considered to be one of the best in Eng
land, on account of its smallness of bone,
early maturity, aptitude to fatten on little
food, hardihood, and the females being
such good breeders, Although termed
the Berkshire breed, these pigs have been
reared in various parts of England. Hogs
of the pure, original breed have been
known to attain to an immense size, and
weigh as much as 800 to $50 pounds They
are not, however, generally of an enor-
nous size, being much smaller than seve-
raj of the elder breeds. Their ordinary
weight averages from 250 to 800 pounds,
and some will, at two years old, weigh
over 400 pounds.-[ FouaH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-13

Under the suggestive heading, "Too
much gas-not enough light" the Scien-
tific American has considerable to say in
relation to the poor gas inflicted upon
US by the New York companies. 1t
says: 1.-The various companies who fur
nish Illuminating gas to the citizens of
New York appear TO think that it is gas
that we want and not light. We have
plenty of the former-at any rate we pay
for enough--but somehow, in cold wealth.
er, the light becomes "small by degrees
and beautifully less" The journal re-
ferred to then has something to say about
the absurdity of paying for gas by the
cubic foot instead of by the volume of light
it affords. The writer says: "What we
want is light, and that is the article we
ought to pay for, and the only correct
measure is the photometer, not the gas
metre. In every other country but this
there is an Inspector appointed whose duty
it is to report upon the candle-power of
the gas furnished by the companies and,
if it is found to be below the prescribed
standard, the delinquent company is COM
PEELED to pay heavy fine. In London the
gas inspector is thoroughly competent
man. appointed by the government, and
beyond the reach of the companies. The
consequence is that in that city the CANDLE
power OF the gas is very much higher than
with us. Some of the London companies
take pride in keeping their gas up to fifteen
candles, which is the maximum required
of them. If gas is to be sold by the cubic
foot then the company may pump in
quantity of atmospheric air, or let it con-
sist of fifty per cent. hydrogen, or make
it of Il low grade on purpose. AS long as
they contract to furnish gas and not light,
they are at liberty to speculate as much
as they please; the lapse is largely our
own for not agreeing with them to give
us light, and not gas. The conclusion
reached is that what we want is to have a
gas of n fixed and known candle-power, to
have an Inspector appointed to. control the
manufacture. and heavy penalties attach
ed for any breach of the law precisely as
it is in London, where the whole business
has long since been reduced to system,
and frauds have rarely been detected. Let
Us have, not peace, but titteen-candle-
power gas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-12-13
NO. 294.
Misfellantous.
TWENTY DOLLARS FOR A HAT.

Yesterday two well dressed young men
entered the store of Burke, the halter, Full
ton street and Broadway. One of them
asked to look at ielt hat. A number of
hats were produced and laid along the
counter. Among them was very supe-
rior article which the shopman said he
could not sell under SS. After looking at
several hats the young man took off his hat
counter over the SS one He then fitted
a 81 hat and said he thought that would
do. He then took out we'll filled pocket
a book and handed Burke s shopman a two
dollar bill. Then lifting up his own hat
with the So hat inside, he said -
''Say, young fellow, give me some pa
per to wrap my old hat in"
The shopman said, Certainly" and
handed him a newspaper. The young
man wrapped up the parcel, and the two
young men left.
As soon as they were gone, the shop
man put on his hat and followed them sew
eral blocks, until at the corner Of Chambers
street he saw policeman. Then tapping
the young man with the parcel on the arm,
the shopman said -
Excuse me, sir, but think you did not
pay for that hat"
'.Why, of course l did," replied the
young man, taking the hat off his head and
looking at it.
IL don't mean that hat," said the shop
man; II mean the hat you have under
your arm"
Il don't mean your old hat" answered
the shopman, "but the hat inside your old
hat, which you took by mistake. The
price OF that hat, sir, inside the old hat
under your arm, is twenty dollars-paid
at once"
The young man looked at the shopman,
and then at the policeman who stood on
the corner The young man took out his
purse, and with exceeding courtesy hand
ed two ten-dollar bills to the shopman-
Nelc York Sun.