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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

FUNNY SToREY OF AN ECCENTRIC Bos-
ToNIAN.-Tho late Col. Isaac o. Barnes of
Boston was once recommended TO take horse
back exercise for the benefit OF his health, by
his physician, and accordingly applied at we'll
known stable for an animal.
81 want q regular trotting horse to ride for
my health this afternoon"
"Certaihly, Colonel" said the proprietor,
and, judging from the customers physique,
gave him one OF the hardest trutting Horses in
his establishment, upon which Barnes mounted
and Jumped iltowarls the country.
In about three hours he returned, covered
with dust and perspiration, and with the assist
ance of one OF the hostlels, slowly and pain
fully descended from his steed.
l.mping into the stable Office, and holJipp
ON TO the lower part OF Lis hack with one hand
he looked into the stablekeeper's nqulring fac.
and calculated simply,
slow mucli?"
"flree dollars, Colonel" was the reply.
lie slowly drew his wallet, and laid down
the required sum.
"No; sha'nt want him tomorrow"
"Perliaps the day after to-morrow?n
mo- sha'nt want him any more at all"
"lndced,' said the stable keeper, with "A sIy
twinkle In his eye, as he noted Barnes holding
ON TO his lacerated body. "Peraps the horse:
don 7 suit YOU"
"oh, yes,' said Barnes, quickly, s.llere's
nothing tho matter with the horse he's ali
right. It's the price object to-"
"Priee!' said the stable keeper, sswhy, l
only charged you three dollars, Colonel. Which
we consider cheap for the horses services alI
the aftcrn oon."
"Well,I DON'T" squealed Barnes, rubbing
his aching body, ''for whenever / want any,
thing ofthis kind again know an Irishman
VINO Will Kick me there all day for half the
money
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

uxuum,putou, Mt lO.4O A. NJ, and o3o
as NJ sonneet with trains leaving philadelphia al
$50 A. NJ, Rnd4 p. NJ: , nnoc,s with the Della
1, lug wv u anJ p W IL b. X. Il. trains arriving III
Wilmington Win to-, at ioi5 and 1925 An; NJ and 400
Irahs ,oms With trains for philadelphia leaving
Wilmington at $40 A. NJ. and 90 iSton II M; ant at 69S
DelawaTe train South, leaving wiin'"s'o" ~ '
1mn,bus transfer between w WI a2p n !; FroSt w;
D. Depots and wilmington Sy Sns, ~ al cents for
each pas'ehgcr' anu III. g. C0NwELL, Supt,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

81 bad friend who dressed himself in
lady's clothes and called upon celebrated for
tune-teler.
she dld not discover the disguise, but he
heard what made him exceedingly t.nhapnv ),
Here the gentleman ceased. A lady much in
terested, asked: "What did the fortune teller
say TO him."
"Why, said the gentleman, assuming very
grave aspect, 'she told him he was 10 mary
soon and would become the mother of ten
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

DIR. Guthrie in a recent address. told n very
suggestive story to this effect, A friend of his,
questioning little boy, said:
"When your father foisaies you, johnny, do
you know who will take you up" said the
friend. "rhe poicc,n was Johnny's s answer.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

A paiuful accident befell little boy by the
name of Aaron Kittle, near Mr.. Zion, on Suu-
day week. While he was eugagedn hunt
in, eggs in the barn, he ciept under and knock
ed against a seythe hanging over head, which
fell down and cut a deep cash in his arm just
below the shoulder
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

This touching trib lite to Mr. Grafton, of
Griffin, Ca, is from the Register OF that place
"lie was fine man in all respects: he was
owingus seven dollars Oh that last game OF
seven up, but We will throw that in towards
his headstone."
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

1t Is no great ma ter to live lovingly with
humble aud meek persons; but he that car do
SO with the forward, with the pcevish and per-
verse, he only hath true charity; always re-
inelnbering that our solid, true peace consists
rather in complying with others than In being
complied wit,i in suffering and forbearing,
rather than in conaention and victory.-Jereny
TAILOR.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

Some of the largest mercantile establishments
'f our country have datermin, ,d to do business
hereafter on the cash basis. The determination
9 good one, and will prove a great saving.
others will have to follow or make up their
minds to be undersold.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

great saving in the manufacture of mince
pies in New ioik is secured by substitu Ing
cockroacles for risins. They are very similar
TO rasins when warmed up and COS. almost
nothinr
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

=, SCENE IN The CARs.-A candy boy passing
through the car, meets a cross old gentleman.
and says, "Pop corn! Pop cornr'
Haven't got any teeth" angrily replied The
Old man. SCUM drops. gum drops!' calls the
smart boy.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

Fear never was o friend To the love ef God or
man, to duty or con n-cience, truth, probity or
honor. II therefore can never make good
subject, a good citizen, a good soulder, and
least of all a good christian; eqcept tlie devils,
who believe and tremble. are to be accounted
good Christians. Brooke.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

Josh Billings says;-''Yu kant find content
ment laid down on the map; it IL an imaginary
place not settled yet: and those reach it sool-
blind"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07
HUMOROUS.
WHAT THECHoIR SANG ABOUT
THE NEW BONNET.

NhaA lltEOllOlh JANO A6OUl
THE NEW BONNET.
foolish lite maiden bought foolish little
bonnet.
With ribbon and a feather and a bit of lace
upon II;
And, that tho other maidens of the little town
might know it,
She thought she'd go to meeting the next Sun
day just to show it.
But, though the little bonnet was scarcely larger
than dime,
The getting of it settled proved to be work of
time:
So, when twas fairly tried, all the bells had stop
ped their ringing
And when she came to meeting, sure eno1qb.
the folks were singing.
so this foolish little maiden stool an waited
at the door.
And she shook her ruffles out behind and
smocthed them down before;
'Hallelula! halleula" sang the choir above
ler head;
''Hardly knew you! harll y knew you!n were
the words she thonght they said.
This made the little maiden feel so very, very
cross,
That she gave her little mouth twist, her lii.
tie head a toss;
For she thought the very hymn they sang was
all about her bonnet,
With the ribbon and the feather and a bit of
lace upon it.
And She would not wait 10 listen to the sermon
Or the prayer,
But battered down the silent street and hurried
up the stair,
Till she reached her little bureau, and in band
box on 1t
Had hidden safe from critics eye her foolish lit
lie BONNET.
Which proves, my little maiden, that each OF
you will lind,
In every Sabbath service, but an echo OF your
mind;
And that little head that's filled with silly little
airs,
WIN never get blessing from sermon or from
prayers.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07
CARRLAGES.
WIImINGTON WAGON WORKS.


Constantly on hand and made to order.
Express, MARKET, Truck, Farm
Gsrmantown.
Il
CAKTS, PUSII-cARrs
-- .-.. BAiihSws. ihsSSs
Also,
AaKlCULFURAL IMPLEMENT,
which are being sold at cost, including
PLows, HARRows AND CULTlvAToHs'
An Nos. of the Moore, Wiley, Peacock, and heokeh-
dorm Pow, with or without ceatre draft
usps,r,ux Neatly and Promptly Exoc"tea'
HLACK KSMIT HIN G.
a, al, its branches Particular attention given to
HORS HOEIN NG.
An ,seases of tho Foot and cases OF alneness incl
dental to Shoelng fast driving treated uhuer 'ho
DUNBAR SYSTEM,
int.rferinp invariably cured in once sioeng,
KnSckiing and Kneo-Sprung horses inmedlateiyy M iiy
benefited and left In conauoa ,re " .ho S'u
nature soon offeots n permanont cure.
Iameness from cDrns instantly romovca' ..,..
immetiate relief given in cases of Rccute ioumaer,
Diseases Of the above wv, az te Morse heretofore
considered incurable BY tho "Oid sehoSi w A., EUn
narians, arc, by judlcious application Vi 'ho DoN
nAn SYSTEM, relieved and cured. . .,..o,,,
navin1 hee, at great expense to acquire thorough
knowledge OF the subject, and being the ohiy s'n M VI
the State TO whom Mr. Dunber nAs poJ nnpa ,n % treat
nnhle method of treatment am prepared 10 uca'
ihe worst case the public can bring iotwaiu. ,..
patnmicnl specimcns exhibited mt tho place. SHOW
ing cause and effect -. -. ,i narsonailv
I employ only competen, ino"' anu f''
supervise all operations omce
Nos. M and IlS Orange street,
DAVID wooLMAN.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07

OF dead bodies and the cargo. 1t is understood
the Government will begin an investigation at
once.
The Delias passengers, in number 800, land
ed at the Cuuard wharf late this afternoon.-
Thoy were mostly men from 90 to 25 years Of
age.
Many were In pitiable condition, without
shoes, feet swollen and bruised, clothes torn
aud drsnched, seine with bits of carpet, netting
and blanketr around them, all sick from expos
lire.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-04-07
DIR. JOHNSTON
OFFICE, NO. z SOUTH FREDERICK ST
ENGI.ISIlS
PATENT
TERRA GOTTA
CHIMNEY TOP,

REVERENCE --Messrs. Harry
Grant, David WoolInan, q. w.
Vernon, VIM. II. England, Geo.
q. Lobdell, VIM. q. Pierce, W.
II. Quinn, =. q. West. II. Bid
die, John Hanna, j. W. Haw-
kiIls, Michael Il Bro, Perry
marsvillc, Md, 4. NJ. Mitchell,
Hizar II Lee, Samuel Alurphey,
Rev. A. j. Snyder, kt. Rev.
Thomas A. Becker, u is hop
Scott, Odessa, James NJ. Wise,
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
THE DESTRUCTION OF KLOTZ'S
DOOR ANDSASH FACTORY.

Weare indebted to ''Shingle" for the fol
lowing in regard to the Klotz's Door and
Sash Factory destroyed by fire, as hereto
fore stated, on the 22d of November
The Factory was erected for Mr.. Klotz
in 1869. under the supervision of Ware
&lang. the latter having acted as Superin-
tepdent of the establishment ever since
II consisted of four stories. The ground
floor room had in it turning lathe and was
used as tt mandatory of all kinds of fur
piture. The second floor was used as
place for putting together blinds, and had
but little machinery in it. The third floor
was the main manufacturing room and con-
tained the principal machinery. The fourth
floor was used as the planning room and con
tanned large planning machine and floor
ing sticker The ell was used as finish
ing room where all the articles manufactur-
ed were finished for market. Contiguous to
and connected with this room by gangway
was the large store room where the finished
work was stored until shipped to market
The FIRE which destroyed all this proper.
ty originated from coal oil lamp used for
the purpose Of keeping glue hot for the use
of couple of men engaged in putting chairs
together. They had just re6lled the lamp
when the oil ignited. They hurriedly
picked up the lamp and the box in which It
was sitting and carried them out ofthe build.
ing, but some of the burning oil fell among
the dry shaviugs in the room where they
we're working. and ip few minutes the
whole establishment was wrapped in flames.
So rapid was the progress of the fire that
the men were prevented from placing the
belt onthe pump pulley. Could the pump
have been got into operation Immediately.
it is probable that the fire would have been
extinguished.
The saw mill building, situated rear the
factory and connected by railways, togeth
er with immense stacks oflumber, was only
Saved by the favorable direction of the wind
and the exertions of the work men.
The loss sustained by Mr. Klotz will
not fall short OF $4,000; Mr. Lang loses
in laoor and interest in manufactured stock
between 81 900 and $4,000 By this fire,
and that at Redding, Mr.. Klotz has lost
$40 900 or more and his misfortunes certain
ly eutitle him to the sympathy of the public.
He has decided not to attempt to rebuild
the factory for the present, but assures his
creditors that he is able to meet all de-
mands against him if given little time -
and that favor has been accorded him.
In addition to the loss sustained by the
destruction of the factory. serious inconven-
ience has resulted to many employees, as
they have suddenly been thrown out o ,
employment just as winter approached
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

ITEMs-From "Watchman," who runs
the toll gate on the Lewiston road We
learn the following:
That party was gotten up at French
Gulch few evenings since for the benefit Of
several parties who were eng aged in extend
ing the telegraph line through that village.
The affair came off at the Empire hotel.
Travel has been more lively over the
road this season than last, many people
having been attracted to Trinity by the pros
pect of the early completion of the Stewart
Fork Ditch
Said correspondent admits that he wa.
recently induced to purchase pair of ''by-
brids," represented to him by peddler to
be thoroug ghbreds, of course.
Miners about French Gulch and Lewis
ton are making calculations on doing big
winters work, if the season is favorable for
mining, and it is TO be hoped that it will
be, as more plentiful supply of the circu-
lating medium would not be amiss.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Ex Governor Polluck Of Pennsylvania,
and Arthur Orr, the eminent Mint machin-
ist, started for Carson City yesterday, ac-
companied by Senator John P Jones of
Nevada. The object of the visit is to ar,
range for increasing the Mint for coming
silver. Governor Polluck intimates that
all the Mints in the country are to be run
to their full capacity during the next two
years in the coinage of silver. so that when
Uncle Sam is prepared to resume specie
payment he will have very little difficulty
in "making change"
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

DECISION UNDER THE CoDEs.-The
decision of the Supreme Court under the
Political Code in the disputed election case
of Kirk VS.. Rhoads, sent up from Sacra-
mento county, was made a few days ago in
favor ofthe People, as most people believed
it wonld be. The Court holds that ballot
cast by an elector in good faith should not
be rejected for failure to comply with the
law in matters over which the elector bad
no control, such as the exact size of the
ticket, the precise kind of paper, or the
particular character oftype or leading used.
But if the elector willfully neglected to
comply with requirments over which be
has control, such as seeing that the ballot
il not so marked that it may be identified
the ballot should be rejected.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
CONDITION OF THE NAVY.

According to the report of the Secretary
of the Navy there are now in the navy l65
vessels, carrying, exclusive cf howitzers, j,
269 guns, a reduction since the last annual
report, by sale and otherwise, of thirteen
vessels. A general enumeration of these
vessels presents SO steamers, other than
ironclads, and tugs, carrying s26 guns -
sailing vessels, 322 guns 4S ironclads, 12l
guns, and freight purposes. OF this num-
Der there are at present in commission at
foreign stations and on our own coast 46
vessels, carving 407 guns.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

The Legislature organized by electing NJ.
NJ. Estee, Independent, Speaker, and some
cuss with an unpronounceable name, from
Ell Eorado, as Chief Clerk.
The Senate elected Irwin Pre- sident and
Shakeford Secretary.
Tht Straight Independents, Independ-
ent Democrats, and Independent Republi-
cans fused and knocked blue blazes out OF
the old line Democratic and Republican
parties, and they did it "just as easy as the
boy knew dad"
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
EXITTW Fed.

After being taken to BlackwelPs Island,
Tweed was asked the usual questions by
the recording clerk, 10 which he rephed
that be was aged 60; occupation, states
man no religion but as his family are
Prot. stants he was entered as Protestant
He was then taken to the bath, had his
head shaved, beard taken off, and was ar
rayed in full striped uniform. He had two
letters from New York city PHYSICIANS rec
commending that be be placed in the hos
pital, but after examination by the peniten-
tiary PHYSICIANS be was remanded to com
mon cell like all other felons The jacket
given him to wear is known as "lareeny
Jacket" His son stayed by him till he
was led away to his cell, when he and a
lew friends and reporters left the island
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

SCHOOL REPoRT.-Report of Eagle
Greek School, Shasta County, Cal, for the
month ending Nov. 28th, 1878.
Total number of pupils enrolled 90; mum
Der of days attendance 3551 number Of
days absence 25!; average daily attendance
10 average number belonging q per
centage of attendance on whole number be-
longing go.
Names from the Roll of Honor.-Deport-
ment-Bertha Ruster, Ida v heelock, Ella
Taylor, Susanah Stuck, Lille Jones, Lizzie
Miller, Lucinda Donaldson, Emma Frank,
Charlie Wheelock, Willie Taylor, Matthias
Stuck.
For Scholarship-Lizzie Miller, Lille
Jones, Emma Frank, Ida Wheelock, An
ME Frank, Ettie NJ. Wheelock, Edward T.
Shu6leton, Charlie Wheeiock, Arthur A.
Baker, Charles II. Scott
ANNA MANAssE, Teacher.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

SCHOOL REpoRT-Report of Centre
vile District School for the month ending
Nov. 2Sth, 1873.
Total belonging 80; average belonging
35.l5-19; average daily attendance 80
19; percent of attendance SO; average
tardiness 4.S4. Roll of HOnor-Eugeue
Tapie, Amile Tapie, Sarah Grattan, Frank
Grattan, Bennie Boyd, George Hufford
Chas. Hufford.
No cases Of corporal punishment. The
progress made by the school is entirely sat
isfac:ory.
B. F. ROBERTS, Teacher.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
SALE BY ORDER OF THE PROBATE
COURT.

yIEHE LARGE STOCK OF GOODS BELONG
i ing to the Estate of Joseph lsaacs, Deceased
consisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Gents
Boots. Shoes, Caters and Rubber Boots, Ladies
and Misses Boots, Caters, Shoes and Slippers, a
large assortment of chidrens Boots and Shoes, a
choice variety ofWall paper, Crockery and Glass
ware Dress Goods, Trimmings, Flowers, Fancy
goods, Gents fine California pants. Shirts and
coats, Suits for Youths and Boys, Casimeres,
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans. Musins, Flannels, Table
linen, Towels, Crash, Tickings Calico and Califor-
mia Flannel, Cotton Checks, Denims Drillings and
other iece goods-also large and choice variety
os Gents and Ladies Hats and endless variety
of Hosiery and hosts of other articles These goods
are offered for sale by the undersigned at lower
prices than ever before sold in this market.
Now is the time to make Hold ay preents.
Terms positively cash on Delivery.
A. L. DOWNER. Administrator.
Main Street. Shasta Nov. 25 iS73
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

R. NJ. =. Hunter, of Virginia, prospec-
tive candidate to succeed John F. Lewis in
the United States Senate, publishes let
ter advocating loan of S400,00O,000 to
the late slave holding States, without inter-
est. This is the lstess aspect Of the move
ment TO make the United States Govern
ment pay for the slaves made free by the
confederate war.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

WEATHEa.-Monday and Tuesday the
sun shown warm aud bright. Wednesday
snow commenced to fall and con-
tiDued until Thursday evening, when meas
urement showed that it covered the ground
to the depth of two feet. Friday-raining.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Under instruction from the State Board
Certificates will not be issued to lady appli-
cants under IL years Of age, nor to male
applicants under 1S years of age. All ap
plicants for Teachers Certificates must be
present when the Examination begins. 20
per cent. is required for third grade, IS for
second and so for first grade. For State
Certificates OF first grade, 50 per cent. is
required.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Judge Payne, County Judge Of Santa
Clara, in a recent charge TO the Grand Ju
ry, said "You should in every case allow
the defendant an opportunity of testifying
in his own behalf, not only for the purpose
ofexplaining away or disprovins the charge,
but that you may judge from his actions and
appearance, and from his manner of testify
ing, whether he is person capable of COM
mitting crime and liable to punishment.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Thompson, Clark and Hayes were de
tected in trying to break Jail by Under
Sheriff Kennedy on Wednesday.
Hayes and Clark, who are confined in
the same cell, had burned and sawed out q
section of the floor, and Thompson had cut
nearly through the brick wall of his CELL
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

The U. S. Surveyor General gives notice
in this issue of the COURIER in relation to
the survey of certain townships of land,
said lands being situated in the Round
Mountain neighborhood.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
Christmas Ball.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court of the County of Shasta,
State of California.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of George W. Will
hanson. deceased.
NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UN-
~ dersigned, Administrative of the estate of
George W. Williamson deceased, to the creditors
Of and all persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit item with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the first publi-
cation of this notice, to the said Administrative at
her residence, in the Town of Millville, Shasta
Co. nty.
SARAH C. WILLIAMSON, Administrative
Dated December 9th, 1873.
Clay W. Taylor, Attorney for Administrative.
4u
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In Probate Court of the county of Shasta, State
of California.
In the matter of the Estate Of Joseph Isaacs
Deceased.
NJ OTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UN-
~ dersigned the Administrator of the Estate OF
Joseph Isaacs deceased to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers with
in four months after the first publication of this
notice. to the said Administrator at the office of the
said Administrator Main Street in said town Of
Shasta In said County of Shasta.
Dated at Shasta Nov. 22nd, 1873.
A. L. D0WNER, Administrator.
E. Garter Atty. for Administrator.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Any one having lost $500 can recover
it by calling on Clay W. Taylor and describ-
ing the money.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Ex-Governor Haight positively declines
to be candidate for United States Sena-
tor, either for long or short term, or both.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
U. s. sURVEYOR-GENE OF.
FICE.
San Francisco, November 29th, 1873.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ United States Government Surveys have
been extended over the townships below enumera
ted and the approved plats will be transmitted to
the U. S. Land Office at Shasta. California, for
fling in said office, on the Second day of January
A. D. 1874. :
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

A probate notice is published this week
10 the matter of the estate of VIM. Kings
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
MAR RED.

At Redding, Nov. 22nd, by C. Watkins, J. P.
Cornelius Doriand to Sarah A. Merritt.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

+. r. HARDENBERGH,
U. S. Surveyor-Genersl for California
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