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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-09
.4GRICCLT ERAL.

ITO FARMERS
i The we'll known and reliable STANDARD
FERTILIZERS
J. J. Turner s. Co.'s Excelsior and
j. J. Turner & Co.'s Ammcnisted Super
Phosphate. For sale by
sng3I R. NJ LAWSON.
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aug 8-tf.
GPRING TRADE.
NEW MUSICAL GOODS.

and single reed GERMAN ACC0RDEoNs-
the same that have given so much satisfaction
More of those CHEAP VIOLINS, from $3.50
to $500, of good tone; Guitars Violin Bows,
Harmonicos, Jews Harps, fine Banjoes of my
own make, and everything usually found in a
regular Music store
desire to call attention to my large assolt-
ment of Violin and Guitar Strings, of my own
importation; better in quality and cheaper than
any offered heretofore, comprising genuine ltal-
ian, French and German Strings, at wholesale
and retail.
Always on hand fine new and secondhand
PIANOS for sale or rent.
Smiths superior Parlor and Church Organs.
am agent for VIM Knabe Il Co.'S. Splendid
Pianos, Offering them for sale at factory prices,
and on accommodating terms usual IN other
cities.
SHEET MUSIC, new and popular, a select
stock always on hand. l will supply any Music
published upon being furnished with the correct
name OF the piece and composer thereof Ihe
usual discount to teachers and schools.
Music and Strings sent to order by mall. All
kinds of Musical instruments repaired, tuned,
packed, &c.
Terms always cash, with the exception Of those
mutually agreed upon for Pianos and 0rgssnRs'
DISCS CURE FOR CONsUMPTION-We
Il would again call the attention of our Gus
toners and the pub tic generally to TINS lnValua-
sold Proprietary Medicine that has given such
great and universal satisfaction. We have re-
ceived strong testimonials from some of our beat
known citizens, who decline to let their names
appear in print, but whose names can be ascer-
tanned at our store. Price one dollar per bottle,
or six bottles for five dollars. The trade sup
piled at Proprietors lowest rates. Weare ship
ping it in large quantities to as distant points rs
Charleston, Savannah and Mobile.
JANNEY & CO.,
dec No AS King st.
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DOTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE

DOTUMAC TRANSFORMATIONS LIN E..
THE STEAMER EXPRESS
Capt. E. 5. TALBOT.
This steamer having been thoroughly re-
paired and otherwise improved, will re-
sumo ner old route on Tuesday, March 5th
leaving pier No 10 Light street wharf .xEA
Baltimore, EVERY TUESDAY,, st@sssase;EzzszzzC
4p ~, for Alexandria, Washington and George
town Xnd Potomac River Landings.
Returning, will leave Sixth st. wharf, Wash
ington, EVERY SATURDAY,, at u. m, and
King street wharf Alexandria. at u. ID. .
Freight taken ut lowest rates For further
information apply to.
J. BRODERS s. CO.,
No. II King street, Ale1andria.
A. NEEDHAM & SONS,
NH 2-tf No. l42 Light street, Baltimore.
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RAILROADS..
A LEXANDRIA s. FREDERICKSBURG G
n Railway,
AND ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON
RAILROAD

AND ALEAAN q " f'ol1i~' " iS-'
RAILROAD.
E@E ~ EEs;szzSz - - s ss
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDEa1cKsBURG EAILW VA
After $40 p. IN. Sunday, October Z'th, Io'I,
trains will run as folloWs:
Leave South ward frcm Alexandria & Frcder-
icks burg depot at BIO a. H., acconlhoohtich
daily; except Sunday H. IS p. m. Soutte EG-
press daily, except Sunday The Southern TX
press at IL IS D. m. runs through to Richnond,
without change, connecting with trains lor al
points South.
Leave Northward from Alexandris & Eredcr-
ieksburg depota go .. N: Northern hSpress
daily, except Monday; sos 2: IN. acconIm0aa-
ton daily, except Sunday. The Mort bern TX
press.lesving st $40 a, m. runs through to Bal
timore without change connecting with train:
on the Northern Central Railway for the North
and West
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
After $40 D. m. Sunday, October 9th, 1877
trains will run as follows, daily, except Sunday:
Leave for Washington from st; Asaph street
depot at s. As, and 955 8. M, and 2.oO, : ~, >
and 9 p. m.
depot at $50 and 35 a. M y M, 10, 4 ~ and
7.O5 p. M, and 2.05 q. III.
Leave Warrington for Alexandria from pas
senger depot cor. 9th and Il streets, at 10 }
and II 25 a. M, and 1.5O, 3.45, $50 and ll.3U p.
Ms-Ale1audria and Fredericksburg Railway
trains leave passenger depot cor. 9th and Is sts.,
at 40 q. N. accommodation to Quant!co std
ll.2) o. m. Southern Express for Richmond and
all ponts South
EDMUND L. DuBARRY.
Superintendent
ED. S. YOUNG,
General Passenger Agent. oct 2o-tt
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Court NOTICES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That APP
IN plication will be made to the Corporation
of Alexandra for the renewal of the following
CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, standing in the
name ofHarriet Washingtons estate 81 ,9OO; Dr..
Maria Washington do, 500. These bonds have
been lost, mislaid or dcstro- cd-all dated the
wear 1852 oct 9-law2m
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ZINE ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS

Opening this day full and comp lete stock of
all goods in our line. Irish Popllns, all the
new shades; Satteens, in ten different colors;
Empress Cloths in Blue, Brown, Wine Sage
&C.; japanese Silk, beautiful new style; Plaid
Poplins, very low price; Striped Dress Goods to
suit every body; Cretons and Valours, new Style
French Cashmeres and Merinoes; Mouslines;
Valentiers Armuries; Trimming Velvets, all
the new coors; Cloaking Velveteen, black and
coored new style Sacquing Flannel; Cloaking
Cloths; Shawls, SC. The attention of buyers is
especially called to our present stock, purchased
since the great decline in prices.
ROBERT L. WOOD,
act "a No. 81 King street.
Ray. B. HooMEs, W. A. AsHBY.
Late of Fredericksburg. Late of Baltimor
NEW STORE.
We have opened and now offer for sale to the
citizens of Alexandria and the public generally,
at our newly fitted pstore room, corner of King
and Pitt streets, one of the; largest and most
attractive stocks of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &c.
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community embracing, as it does
goods of every variety of style and fabric and at
I'll prices. We ask IN examination OF our
stock Respectfully,
HOOMES, ASHBY, & CO.,
ans 100 cor King and Pitt SITS.
Salesmen-Eli n. Janney, Edwin w. Jet,
w. A Lane, K. Stuart Ashby.
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4 CARD-I take pleasure in informing my
n friends and the public that have made an
arrangement with Mr. VIM. K. Riley, No. 7l3,
opposite Centre Market, Washington city, where
elegant assortment of FIRST-CLASS DRY
GOODS. Our stock is at all times very large
and complete, and I feel confident in asking
your patronage that l can make it to your in.
terest to deal with me- We sell at the lowest
cash prices As my position will in some meas
ure depend upon the amount OF trade ! can can
bring to the house, your kind notice of this will
be duly appreciated by
VIM. BAKER,
nov 9-tD25 Alexandria, Va.
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LOWER POTOMAC LINE

. saSssszEgs FOR
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RIVER
LANDINGS. Also for
FREDERICKSBURG AND RICHMOND.
The steamer GEORGEANNA will, on and
after THURSDAY. I'D Of February, 1872, re-
sumo her trips, leaving Baltimore from Pier 3,
Light street, every THURSDAY, at 5 pm,
arrivingu ut Alexandria, Washington and George
town on Saturday of each week.
Returning, will leave Alexandria evesy
MONDAY, arriving in Baltimore every We'd
ncsday morning.
p. IRVINE, Agent
l3S Light st., Baltimore
HDOE & JOHNSTON,
feb Att Agents, Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-09

FOR RENTING three-story BRICK
E DWELLING HOUSE on the northeast
corner of King and Patrick SITS. The house is
supplied with gas and water and all the modern
conveniences, and has just been put in thorough
repair. Also, SEVERAL LOTS in the block
bounded By Oronoco, Alfred Pendlcton and
" N-tf EMANUEL FRANCIS.
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H-0OD AM CUdL.

TOHN LEATHERLAND takes this method
y of informing his friends and the public gen
orally that he has bought Thomas J. Mehafey' S
interest in the OLD DOMINION WOOD and
COAL YARD, 26 King street, and respectfully
asks q continuance of patronage. Persons who
wish TO lay in WOOD and COAL for winter s
use would do well to call. at. my office, 26 King
street, as guarantee to supply as good an arti-
Gle Of Wood and Coal rs there is in this city.
Wood Yard corner Queen and Water streets.
Weight guaranteed jy a-6m
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CASSIMERE SUITINGS AND OVER
" COATINGS.
Received this morning very large addition
to our stock of the above, some of them at great
GRAY and BROWN CHEVOITS, of which
we can furnish very handsome business suit
for S26-a great bargain. Call and see them ut
nov II WILMER 6 SLAYMAKER'S.
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DRY" GUODS.
MILLINERY, FANCY s HAIR GOODS.

MILLINERY, FANCY s HAIR GOODS.
| would call the attention Of the ladies to my
assortment of MILLINERY GOODS of every
description, which is still complete, and will be
sold very cheap. Cambria and Lace ,Edgings
and lnsertings; also Real Edgings and Insert
ings Also bave just received direct from New
York fine lot Of HAIR GOODS, consisting OF
Real Hair Switches. Coronet Plaits in Hair and
Thread, Finger Puf$, Curls, &C.; also Thread
and Jucs Chignons, Hair Braids, and Jute
Switches-all Of which will be sold below the
regular prices for cash. Call and see them at
Mrs. G. l.. SIMPSONS,
No l25 King street.
nov 25 N ear Wash depot.
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i from the County Court of Fairfax county
letters of administration on the estate of WILL
LIAM FULLER, late of said county, deceased,
this is to give nhtice to all persons indebted to
said estate to make immediate payment; and all
persons having claims against said estate are
thenticated, on or before the 18th day of No
vember, 1878, or they may be by law excluded
from all benefit in said estate
- JEROME LINTON,
nov 3O-w4ws Administrator.
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c0.m.uyssJO.ns MERCHANTS.

j. c. A11BUES'
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NEW STORE,
No.. 10 North Royal st., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity of this store to the Market
House. 1.-THE centre of trade, will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned tc my care.
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
spectfully solicited. They will receive careful
and prompt attention. oct 26-tf
D. D. GOULD W. II. WHITENING.
TOULD s. WILKENING,
" Successors to w. F. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR s. GEN ERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 80 North Royal st.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS COFFEES,
SUGARS, CIDER INEGAR, BACON,
WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER, SC
Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brands of SEGARS and TOBAlCO
always on hand.
CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED. large
invoice of GRASSES just received.
Strict attention paid to the sale Of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. NH 26-tt
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NOTICE.

NOTICE
A reliable and comfortable STAGE COACH
runs DAILY between PLAINS STATION and
MIDDLEBURG. Tickets through 10 Middle
burg are sold at the Washington and Alexandria
Offices of the o., A. & NJ K. r., also tickets
from Middleourg to these points.
sep j. NJ. BROADUS, u. I. A
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MOE FoLK AND SION.

ORFOLK AND BOST N.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con-
meeting at Norfolk with the steamers sEA
of the Merchants and Miners Trans 41szE7l1ll
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf No south wharves, EVERY MON
DAY and THU RSCAY at 2.30 p. m, for Nor
folk. Returning, leave Norfolk on TU ESDAGS,
and FRIDAYS, at 8 p. m, stopping at Fort
Lookout and Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
O., A. s. II. and w. & Q. r. Rs, and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior in
duccmcnts for the rapid and careful shipment OF
I'll kinds Of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly di,
rected to this feature All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills Of lading
given.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
v. D. GRONER, Norfolk, j. G. WATERS,
Georgetown, or
s. P. BROWN s. SON, Gen. Agts.,
Cor. 10Th st. and New York ave-,
Washington D. G.
First class fare to Norfolk, Sd; round trip, So
Second class fare to Norfolk, So; round trip, SIS
Sd PIT
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-DROCHE SHAWLS.

DROCHE SHAWLS.
The attention of the ladies is specially called
to very large and elegant stock of BROOCH
SHAWLS this day received from New York.
Prices as follows: S25, S35, $45, $50, $50, $lOO,
Sl25 and $3.50.
nov Z HOOMES & ASdb1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-09

HAVING disposed of my interest in the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Lea!herland, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts., where
will always be on hand full supply Of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of the
different sizes CUM BERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
lcited All orders left at the Office of the Alex
andria Insurance Co., No. "a KING street, with
Col. Marye, or at Clarridge & Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to; Weight guaranteed,
jy 3-tf THOS. J. MEHAFFEY.
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FOR ALE or RE.fT.

- RENT-A THREE-STORY BRICK
E HOUSE, No IS Columbus street. between
Prince and Duke. Water in bed rooms; also
bath room. Apply at HOWELL'S Hat store,
No. 80 King street. dec4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-09

THE UNDERSIGNED having this day
i formed copartnership, under the name
and style Of MERAFFEY s CO., for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mess, respectfully solicit the patronage Of the
citizens.
Yards on the north and south side of Queen
and Union streets All orders left at the office,
No. 81 King street, or Clarridge s. Grigg's Drug
Store, corner Royal and King streets, will be
promptly attended to-
THOS J. MEHAFFEY.
IL 0-tf ! Z ZIMMERMAN
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RyF. A. Kerby, AuctiOneer.

nov 2S-eots Mortgag
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-04

Senator Sherman's speech on the
finances, yesterday, was an effective :r-
gument in favor of protection to home
industries and against tho continuance
of any internal revenue taxes which can
be spared from the schedule. He shows
that the taxes already repealed yielded
$685., 0O0, 900, and that we have surplus
of $50, 600, OOc to be applied to such sub
jects of taxation as most need relief,
amelioration, Mr.. Sherman suggests that
with tho proposed reduction should
come abolition of the ranking p: ivaligc,
q close scrutiny of the pension list, the
reduction of public printing, limitation
of expenditures public for buildings, and
q summary cutting off of expenditures
which grew out of the war, but have
survived it. The Senator is not in favor
Of the House plan ofreduction oftaxatiOn
by applying the reduction to such arti-
clcs as coal, salt, tea and coffee, but
he argues that the Internal Revenue
system of taxation, an offspring of war
unpopular and inquisitorial, should first
be abolished. He favOrs custom duties
on all goods which are purely articles of
luxury, or which enter into competition
with American manufactures; and he
consents to the freedom of all law pro-
auctions of nature. Foreign produc-
tiOns which enter into competition with
domestic fabrics should be taxed, VIII le
materials which are absorbed indOmestic
manufactures should, he thinks, be free.
N. Y Tribune.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-04

GYPsUx.-A very intelligent farmer,
who understands the value of gypsum
as q fertilizer, informs us that a compa-
ny is getting out and repairing gypsum
in Western Kansas, and asks for infor-
nation on tho subject as to how soon il
will be ready for sale in the market.
Whether no is correct or not, as to the
fact about the commencement of such an
enterprise, We do not know. There is no
doubt, however, that gypsum is one of
the rich treasures In Kansas yet undc-
velopcd, in commercial sense. There is
no doubt but IN excellent quality of
abounds in great quantity in
Western Kansas. Whether it can now
be worked and sent to market at the
rates of freight prevalent, is a question
which We cannot answer. Generally
speaking, Kansas needs no fertilizer, and
whether our gypsum will pay for send
ing east, We leave to those who arc COM
petent to judge. There seems to be no
end to the variety of our resources, and
we are enclined to believe that this will
be found very important one.-Law-
renee Tribune.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-04
81 ma 10WasaIP KLEC1sox.
IL. y. s .lsnd sofiicc crowd became

xaA.V> land oficc crowd became
- dsnorsiispd BY the election tae day
osen4 49, they failed to produce tick
. - Tuesday. We have never had .
ee e township olncers than those
90 Tie following ses the sseeess-
Al nea; Township trustee, E. r.
-0o1hses caesk, F. II. Wndnan; treas
49, C. b. Martin; eonstablss, n.
onazn1 1ad n. A. Fasset; road over
6lore, Let district n Stearns;, I'd dis
It's %. csDAsts5 Gid dissrict, A. A.
sse1saS % bridge bondAwere defsassd
>t602 lse. TIE Fosr Farm
abwsseeArsisd BY . majority Of rl7.
~ ta5y' ssssied thas the
49, beeds have; been defeated in ~
eQpey. The. Bier Farm bonds have
Ely saEstted BY aboat 100 majority.
8 hAshaiagrb 0nlis. would undoubtedly
sA6keass With . bottsr fstp had.thsy been
= kGlso sihioa dhdnes propositions.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-04

.owo,; :, .h. c;tv of a.
- IN. !. .o.....,ds The roar and din O
!. I..d.vyS bsfile has passed away and
.:,k,c,.s the .moke and dust of the hard
s1snobt field. VIC observe the victorieu.
sn1s,e,,.o, iiber.l men.
-. + 4 land Office IA. i,cen made To
81 ~ their .utocr..ic prctensious are
i.c.n.hI. Of const;iutin. the supreme
- ox.h..,;,v- and. thai. all per.ons do
~ M; .itths;r .br;ue IN humble sut.
i.;..;o, They have bcop made to feel
~. ,hcr can not sit themselves
zdcvu h,s;na-tbc lofty rsmnarts Of a
= vys,rn mcnt. of,,e and dictate how In
= s,,ll;ve,t men .sh.Il vote .s also mon far
80. .ura,;or. ;,,el,e,su.llv and moral.
4. Thsr nrotah,v exner;enced bv this
time . lively sensation that their AFRO.
~SAISsh,ss,, :;;a,,sscSt anil that tha;r
S;.herto conce;ve,l ;nv;nc;b;litv Was AT.
., an ...,;aor;s.I M tho m;r.oo If the
d...efs =. 1913 =
O.aon r:,thcr;,. sail of wol.ev.
sa33Isi.S. : -, ~ rrboun,,ad stom,.h
- -.,k;.. h;m..If With pr;,ce.. one
/, No. hv .s;.sge.t;.. led an n. kingdoms
go, - s.;s ,l.v,. his own n;u;on.
I.-s;.Itks y;,,,,,sr.. h. world
...- ,,,-,,,. "a !. over douhle abotb
-. -a.d. q, ,,o.,;,, 10 w.. newer
,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-04

e ksJa9o HsrPhy was on both tick
- The whole snti-U. S. land Office
xcliet was elected by an overwhelming
! ~ ii1. Glory eeosgh for one day.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1872-04-04
Rl5EE MMUHN Ak.
Nnyf,sn. Ka,ss1s:

llIeD Az AF9RsLlsA 1870.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-02
Gbe Gtnres, Ne1p BIoorlthelO, ]pa.

the deception that he had practised upon
her refused to forgive him for being Gear,
and declined to believe that he was not a
Czar. So she left him with the thought
that she would accept the attentions Of his
rival-Peter Michaelow--a thought which
supernduoed degree Of misery for which
no temporary czarship could compensate.
In the meantime, Peter Hichaelow had
visited the fictitious Gar secretly, and the
latter had made full confession of his
desertion and begged his friend to help him.
Peter Michaelow promised to do SO, and
left Peter Ivanhof paper, which he gave
him in exchange for the passport that the
latter had. Peter Ivanhoff was instructed
not to open this paper till an hour later,
when it would be found TO contain a solu-
tion Of all his troubles. 5 ...
Now came the public reception which
the boorish Mayor had projected for the
suppositious car. He came in at the head
Of the populace, presented fiatulent ad-
dress, and proceeded to lead the chorus in
triumphal music which ne had himself
composed for tho occasion. 1t was in
the height of this celebration that the
startling announcement was made that
Peter Michaelow was at the head of large
armed party, and was about to force the
port. The gallant mayor msrshalled the
people about him, reached the port just in
time to see large ship and making for the
open sea with Peter Michaelow, the real
Gar, accompanied by Chateauneuf and
Lefort waving his adieux to those on shore
1t was then that Peter Ivanhoff be
thought him to open the paper which haG
been given to him. He found it to be 9
full pardon for his desertion, future free
dom from military service, and grant oI
| pretty Miss Mary's hand and heart-al
given to him by the Emperor Peter, Czal
Of all the Russians. Mary was very willing
and she always had been in fact and ~
Peter Ivanhoff pressed her to his bosom h'
thought the situation to be much pleasant
or than that of playing Gar.
The English ambassador went away
cursing Dutch stupidity, but forgetting hi
own, while the French ambassador had car
ried off the prize.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-01-02
A Hair Trade.

A LITTLE while ago, there was fancy
"A Fair at Brussels. The object was
charity, and the ladies who kept the stalls
did some things which ladies as a rule
avoid doing. 1t is supposed, of course,
that the poor ought not to be deprived Of
money that can be got by any means not
involving positive impropriety. In this way
kisses have been sold at Fairs, and in this
way at Brussels, a lady sold, or was sup
posed to have sold, part of her beautiful
tresses A gentleman passing her stall was
greatly attracted by the fair saleswoman's
charms and gallantly demanded to know
the price of one of the locks hanging from
her chignon. Now the lady has husband,
and, thinking it right TO consult him ON
the subject. she automatically managed to
postpone the negotiation until next day
The husband said money for the poor
ought not to be turned away, but, with pi-
GUS fraud, his hair being, like his wife's,
light brown, he cut "a lock from his own
head and gave it to her, Next day the en-
amored purchaser received this lock, and
paid an extremely high price for it.
SO far all WAS well, but the happy coupls
were subsequently indiscreet. They could
not resist whispering the delicate little So
cret to Just one or two amused friends
Presently the deceived admirer heard that
he had been duped and was very much
laughed at. His displeasure has now ex-
pressed itself in most disagreeable man
| mel. In Belgium, deceit in the quality or
nature of an article sold for money exposes
the vendors to very severe punishment
The gallant Belgian, who seems as warm
and vigorous in fighting as in loving, has
| actually summoned 9th husband and wife
into Court, and they will be compelled to
swear whether the hair sold was or was not
the genuine article the lady professed it to
be. The affair is producing lively excite
ment, and the trial, which is just about to
begin, at last accounts, will be eagerly
watched. Undoubtedly, the deluded purr
chaser, like all who come to grief through
| the tender passion, deserves certain share
of sympathy but really, man who could
have the folly TO believe in the genuiness Of
any hair depending from chignon in these
days, will be none the worse for o lesson that
will teach him to DO less credulous in the
future.