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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

have received another lot of
Superior Black Grenadines, "
French Muslins.
White Linen Lawns for dresses
Sun Umbrellas and Parasols for ladies,
Gents Superior Silk Umbrellas.
Also lot Of extra quality Straw Mating and
Oil Cloths, and Cocoa Matting for halls.
jy II j. VI. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

CHoKED CATTLE.-During the past winter,
says correspondent, we have fed our COWS and
young cattle many bushels Of apples, and dur
ing the time have had several cases of choking
10 the herd. One COW, 10 particular, required
close watching, as she quite frequently got ap
apple lodged 10 her throat while eating. In-
stead OF attempting to puuch the apple down
at such times our first move was always to turn
her loose and make her move about the ward
few minutes. This alone was generally sufi-
clent to cause the apple to move either up or
down; but, if not, a tablespoonful of soft soap
was dissolved 10 quart Of warm water, and,
with some person to hold her head, little of
the suds was poured down her throat, followed
by gentle hand rubbing on the outside of the
neck near the seat of the trouble. Sometimes
two or three doses would be required, but gen
orally one was sufficient. We recommend soap
suds as fully equal to sweet oil or other more
expensive preparations, while it is always easy
to procure at short notice. If one is feeding
roots, apples, or potatoes, to stock, he should
keep little watch over the animals while eating
aud attend to any case Of choking immediately;
for, 1t let alone but for short time, the parts
become lnfamed aud the removal of the OBJ
structlon becomes much more difficult, even if
death does not take place before the case is
discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

SUMAC AND IT'S USES. The sumac is a shrub
whose wood furnishes brilliant yellow dye; it's
leaves when prepared aod dried are valuable in
tanning, yielding tannic acid 10 large quantities;
1t is also employed 10 medicine.
The sumac is found and cultivated in most of
the countries of Southern Europe The Italian
is esteemedth best, aud is known 10 com merce
as Venice sumac. Large quantities of the leaves
OF the Italian plant are annually shipped from
the Island Of Sicily to the ports of New York
and Boston, where they meet with ready
market.
ln slave times the negroes in virginia made
frolic of gatheriog sumac leaves. Men, women
aud children sailed out 10 groups, with bags
baskets and bed ticks, 10 which to deposit them
afterwards selling them 10 the nearest town or
village, by this means supplying the wherewith
to purchase many comfort or luxury. OF late
years this trade has developed, and, 10 more en-
ergellc hands, has assumed larger proportions
and become OF great Importance.
The leaves OF the sumac, when gathered. .shouid
be spread upon the floor of loft or barn to dry.
tor hey must be died 10 the shade. Wheu this
Is done they retain the green color. If ,un dried
they become yellow and are good for uotbipg.
The test OF the quality OF the article is its odor,
It's bright green color, aod its freedom from all
cxraneous substances.
The wood of the OF young twigs or shoots is
the parts used 10 dyeng These are carefully re.
moved, Clipped and then ground in a mill. a
great deal OF the coloring matter for our dove.
colored and drab calicoes is derived from this
source, as is also brilliant yellow hue for wooden
goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

DARASOLS AND sun UMBRELLAS.
L June 2Sth, 1875.
Another invoice Of those choice goods Just re-
ceived from the manufacturer
ID. +. BRASHEAR,
je rs 100 King street Aiexandris, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

French Musins.
White Linen Lawns for dresses,
Sun Umbrellas and Parasols for ladies,
Gents Superior Silk Umbrellas.
Also lot Of extra quality Straw Mating and
ull Cloths, and Cocoa Mating for halls.
Jy II }. NJ. STEWART.
DARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS.
L June 2Sth, 1875.
Another invoice of those choice goods Just re-
ceved from the manufactures.
D. F. BRASHEAR,
Je 70 l09 King street, Aexandria, Va.
August l3 1873.
BAKGA1N5G GSrSg iSST 4;.HHS NMEK AND SPRING
We are selling Pink, Blue and other Colored
Grenadines at ~ and l6Sc worth Is, 81! and
soc yer yard. We are closing out our Lawns
and Organdies ut Il! and zoe, worth Is and site
per yard; also beautiful yard wide Prrcales
and Ba'isLo Suitings at l2!c per yard. Weotlyr
these these nd1cHmsn:s n "a to make room for large
d. b. HooMEs. No l0J King street,
aug 10 Alexandria, Va.
Al PRElzFELnEE S BENDHEIM's.
Beautiful patterns of HAMBURG NET fer
overskirts, with LACES to match.
i, New styles Of FRENCH, CORDED and
ALSO u peauIl-ul line Ol La W n al l2a cts.
per yard. je Is
SUN UMBRELLAS
~ I'll
PRETZFELDER & BENDHEIM'S.
Latest styles, hcavy twil}cd Silk, in shades Of
Blue, Brown and Black, vita Pearl and ivory
Handles. my s
NJ EW GOQDS-W @ a,c in daily receipt of
~ new goods keeping our stock well assort-
ed. We invite purchasers, either ut Wholesale
or retall, to inspect our goods before purchasing
jy 10 ID. +. WlTMEK co.
pEDUCED PRICES ON DRESS GOODS.
We have just returned from New York with
full line Of the latest styles of
DRESS GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES.
We cannot give any idea by names of the
goods, but would cordially invite IN cxamiua-
ton of them.
GRENADINES, in Pluids and Stripes Plain
Black and in Colors
Also GEN NAPINES in the same.
PLAID LlNE SUITINGS something new.
Our stock is large and our prices are low.
my l3 ID. +. WlTMEK co.
S0 PIECES RIBBON, in Blue, Pink and
~ Cherry, ut l2!c, worth 30c, ut
FERG USON Il BROS,
my 81 King street.
NATTINGS,
IfA OIL CLOTHS and
TAPESTRY BRUSSELS
CARPETINGS.
how inst 4 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-09-09

FISH, SrSIEtfs, SC.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
A Determined Suicide.

A dispatch from New Haven, CT. +,
says One of the most deliberate aud
horrible suicides occurred in Ansonia on
last evening. John Mckay, 45 years
old, on going TO the mills of Ballard &
Sons, found that he had been discharged
from employment. He went to his
boarding house, paid his bills, took his
clothing and went out in Respondent
mood. He spent some $50 during the
day, and was elected from two saloons.
At dusk he went down to the railroad
track, ascertained that a train would soon
pass, took off his coat and lay down on
the track. Two boys told him to get
up, and he mechanically obeyej, but
after waiting a moment started and ran
rapidly down the track over the timber
of bridge, until he was where no one
could interfere with him. He waited here
until the train, whose headlight shone
brightly not far away, should pass, then
he knelt down, put his head deliberately
across the rail, and threw his coat over
his head. Before any one could reach
him the train had passed and left n
quivering corpse behind. His head was
very nearly severed from his body"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
The Liberian War.

The mails explain what the telegraph
failed to do in regard to the war in Libe-
ria, the causes which have led to the out
break of the natives at Cape Palmas, in
the southern part of Liberia, against the
Republican government of that country.
The present difficulty, like many previ-
GUS ones, grows out of disputed bound
aries, and the right of the Cape Palmas
natives to trade without restraint
with the English, French, and Portu-
guese, who have factories ON the coast
The north and south boundaries of the
negro republic have been disputed for q
long time by those powers who claim
the right to trade with the Cape Palmas
natives and the latter assume the same
right, claiming that they have never sold
their territory to Liberia. The settle
ment of the boundaries is still pending
two British and two Liberian Commits.
sioners having been appointed, who are
now taking testimony. In case they dis
agree the United States will be the arbi-
traitor, and its decision will be final.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
81 The WOlfv

The Chicago Tribune says prominent
Judge in Illinois, who is universally es-
teemed and respected, is known to his
intimate friends as "The Wolf" He
earned the sobriquet by curious adj.
venture in Wisconsin. Many years ago
he was travelling a lonely road in the
southern portion of the State on horse.
back. A branch came athwart his face,
and knocked off his specttcles. Without
his spectacles the Judge was as blind ms
bat. He could not think of proceed
ing ON his journey until he had found
them. Accordingly he slipped from his
horse, and, holding the bride in one
hand, began searching for the lost
"eyes on "all-fours. The horse was
FESTIVE; and without spectacles the Judge
could see no spectacles. The search was
long and anxious. Finally, in the dis
lance was heard the bowling of prairie
wolves. The horse plunged and snortsd
the spectacles remained hidden; the law
yer was in despair. Finally, as the
wolves were almost at his heels, he leaped
upon his horse, giving free rein, and
was soon riding blindly away to safety.
When the danger was past he reached
forward to sooth and caress his fright
ened horse, and tangled liz the name he
found what he had long sought and
mourned because he found them not
the spectacles. His friends heard of
his narrow escape, and to this day he
has remained "The Wolf in private
and confidential intercourse.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
Redemption OF National Bank Notes.

1t is understood that among promi-
nent features of the forthcoming report
of the Treasurer of the United States,
the following recommendations affecting
the redemption of national bank notes
will be made /. That the National
Bank Redemption Agency be made a
separate bureau in the Office of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, under the charge
of n Superintendent, who shall give
bonds for the faithful discharge of his
duties. 2. That the five per cent. re-
demption fund shall be kept in the Treas
ury, but subject to the checks of the
Superintendent, and that they be paya-
BILE III currency, or drafts on New York,
Boston, Chicago, st. Louis, or other
sub-treasuries. 3. That the banks or 9th
ers sending national bank notes for re-
demption be required to prepay the ex-
press charges to Washington, and that
for all other expenses of this agency the
national banks be allowed to deduct from
their next semi-annual return of tax upon
circulation the amount of any assessment
that may be made, rs also in their next
return the amount OF assessment hereto
fore made.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
A Fearful Storm.

In the late fearful storms in France
500 sheep were killed at Belle Coste by
one flash of lightning. They belonged
to flock of 1 300 head. the property of
n farmer. His loss amounts to $4,000
francs. About 200 were thrown down
headlong. Two boys were just arriving
with the shepherds lunch, and they set
to work with great presence of mind, to
disengage the heap of carcasses. Many
others must have died from suffocation
but for this help. Some of the Incidents
noted are curious. The shepherd had
his sabots broken while one of his gait
ers was struck off and has not been
found. The man is unhurt, but much
shaken. His dog was lying between his
legs when the bolt fell; It carried the
body twenty yards, and twelve carcasses
of sheep were piled above it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
Six Persons Drowned.

A fearful accident occurred ut St.
Louis last week, whereby two men,
three women, and one little boy, three
years of age, were drowned. 1t appears
that Perry Glover, Little Smith, James
Gordon, Bette Slaughter, Samuel Jack
son, Louisa Jackson and her little child.
all colored, went to private ferryman
in South st. Louis and asked to be
rowed over the river. They were placed
in skiff, the occupants numbering eight
altogether, and started across the river.
When about half way across the river,
the frail boat sprung leak. The ferry
man attempted to gain shore, and would
doubtless have succeeded had not the
passengers been seized with a panic,
capsizing the skiff and precipitating all
into the river. Six out of the eight were
drowned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05

CURING SKINs.-A method of curing
skins without removing the hair is given
by correspondent in the Fdncier's
Journal: Take soft water about 10 gal
Ions, one-half bushel of wheat bran, z
pounds of salt, q pounds of sulphuric
acid. Dissolve all together and put the
skins in the solution, and allow them to
remain IL hours; take them out and clean
them well, and again immense IL hours
more, or longer, If necessary. The skins
may then be taken out, well washed and
dried. They can be beaten soft, if de-
sired.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
A Good Line Shot.

Recorder Hackett, of New York, is
one of the finest pistol shots in the coun-
try. One day, few years ago. as he
was discussing with his father (the ia
nous Falstaff'') and George Clarke,
the actor, the merits of various noted
shots, Clarke wagered that Young Hack
EFT could not hit common playing
card 800 feet distant. He accepted the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
A Stage Nose.

Several years ago, says the New York
Mercury, Mr.. Davenport, the tragedian.
was performingan engagementat the Hol-
liday Street Theater, Baltimore. On the
night "The Merchant of Venice" was
announced, young man named L. was
cast for the part of the jew Tubal. MIR.
l.. was quite clever actor in his way,
but his face owned one unfortunate pc
culiarity-a nose almost as fiat as an
Africans. In the evening Tubal was all
made-up for his part. and the play pro
ceeded very smoothly, when the low
comedian of the company happened to
notice Shylocks friend, and his nose
particularly. My dear boy" said he,
taking the unsuspicious L. aside, "you'll
d, famously-your makeup is perfect
on.v you must remedy that unhappy
no* of yours. Who ever saw Jew
witt q flat. noseS Davenport is very
paitc, lar about these things, and If he
sees y Il he will not allow you to go on. "
Poor l.. was much disturbed, and asked
how he should remedy the defect. "I'u
lend you my panteloon's nose" said the
waggish comedian. Put that on, and
you'll need nothing more" L. con-
sented, and now being all fixed, as he
thought, his scene was called, and he
went to his entrance, waiting for his cue.
davenport was raging away in front
about his jewels and his daughter, and
the audience wrought up to intense ex-
element, when suddenly Tubal made his
appearance. Never in theater before
was there such season for laughter
such figure as Tubal cut, with his
short round face and long comica
pantaloon's nose. Davenport turned to
discover the cause of this burst of hi
larity, and fell back like a man shot
The remainder of the scene was unintel
ligible, and after it was over the TRACE
dian called l.. aside, and said, in his pc
crlliarly dramatic manner: "My God
young man, what possessed you to pu
on that nose This is not pantomime
You have ruined the play-made a guy
OF us all. Then he went with his long
stage-swing to the dressing room. l.
was nearly distracted. The wag who
had done all the mischief now came III
with face of deep grief, and wills
pered: Don't lie hurt, George.
did not think Davenport would take i
so seriously. Pull the confounded thing
off," The trial followed next, and il
this act the characters are discovered a,
the curtain rises. Tubal was late 1t il
not customary for him to appear in the
scene, but he was directed to do so to
night 10 fill up the picture. Shylocl
was just in the middle of the speech
81 have possessed your grace" wher
the wretched Tubal put in his tardy APP
pearance for the second time but now
alas shorn of his nose altogether. Thu
reader may imagine the Mysteries o
laughter that followed. Davenport ;.
face of anguish was study. Actor
and audience found it impossible to rs
sist at the remainder of the Performance,
with gravity, and never did farce wint
up more uproariously than did tina
nights representation of the "Merchan
of Venice" Mr.. Davenport returne,
alone to his hotel, and went directly t.
! bed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
Russia's Growth.

In 1866 Russia had 100 foundries and
machine shops, only fifty-two OF which
were provided with steam. AT the pres
ent time there are 362 of these establish
ments. 70 Of which are exclusively oc'
cupied with the manufacture of agricul-
tural implements. Statistics are to hand
concerning 179 shops only these en-
ploy 46,528 workmen. In 1868 there
were 222 locomotives made in Russia ;
last year the number was 76S. large
number of English workmen are EN-
ployed in Russia engineering shops, but
they complain of being treated as nat
uralized Russian subjects Is to say,
their personal rights and liberties are
but little respected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
The COrn.PrOducing States.

The following table shows the report
ed production in each of seventeen OF
the largest corn producing States in
1874, as reported by the Bureau of Agri-
culture, the aggregate acreage this year
being estimated to be per cent. greater
than in 1874
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
ON TIE SHORE.

Hmoward the qua, Is dying,
And twilight darkens fast
Across the wet sea-margin,
Where sunlight fingers last.
The shadowy wings nit over,
Aud skim along the deep,
And yelled in cloud and silence,
Like dreams the Islands sleep.
hear from plashy marshes
4 strange, mysterious cry;
A lonesome bird IL calling
How like 10 that ami.
And now the rain falls softly,
And now the wind IN still;
But words which ocean whispers
Are open TO my will.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05
HICKORY DICKORy DOCK.

A tiny qusdruped essayed
dizzy height 10 climb,
Where mystic symbols, circiing round,
Marked out the course Of time.
The height is gained, the goal attained,
when, mark his trembling fears
A loud repot-a horrid din
Assaults his shuddering ears!
Al once he deems his hour has come;
He sees i'm Visions rise
Each stolen cake, each purioined crumb
Like ghosts before his eyes.
With guilty speed. with beating heart,
Down from that height he tore,
Sought out the earth's remoteet depths,
And ne'er was heard OF more.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05

challenge, and offered, further, to knock
a cigar from his father mouth with a
pistol ball Mt the same distance. Both
feats were successfully accomplished
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-11-05

A GENERAL RECIPE FOR MODERN NOVEL.
Stir in fool TO make us laugh.
Two heavy villains and a half
A heroine with sheeny hair,
And half a dozen beaux to spare
mystery upon the shore;
Seine bloody footprints on floor;
A shrewd detective chap, who mates
Those footprints with the heros eigh:s,
And makes it squally for that gent
Till he Is proven innocent;
A brown stone front; dingle dell;
Spice 10 with scandal stir il we'll;
Serve IL up hot-and the book will sell.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1875-10-30
OFFICE OF
5. ROOSEVELT II CO.,
Cotton Factors, and General
Commission Merchants.
". q. Box 9gSO. - ~

New, YORK, Sept, 10, 1875.
DEAR SIR-IIii fconnection with our
hard ware business, which will be con-
Quoted as heretofore, we have organ
ICED Il cotton factorage, and general
coinInissiOh department, and beg leave
to tender our services in that capacity
TO shippers of produce TO this market.
IN doing so .wos can assure zoilr friends
that our organization Is complete, and
our facilities for handling cotton,
wool. hides, &c., &c, equal to any
house in the trade We are fully pre-
pared to make MS liberal advances IN
cash, Us a due regard to safety will JUS
my, anu to make faithful and prompt
returns for all property committed TO
our care. Intending, as we positively
do. to transact legitimate commission
bAsluess, and, under no circumstances,
TO either buy or sell bale of cotton
Tor our own account, enables us to as
sure our friends that our best exertions
VIII be directed towards insuring full
market rates for all consignments
made us.
Mr.. w ID. Scogin, so well known tn
our friends IN Texas, La, AMI Ark.
VIII continue with us as heretofore, and
VIII spend the greater portion of his
time III those States and solicit con-
signments. We have also secured the
services of Mr. David Ruskin, whose
long experience in handling cotton,
So, IN this market has familiarized
him with all details Of the business. He
will give his eltire attention to the sale
of all shipments sent to us, and will be
pleased to hear from his old friends and
correspondents in his new connection.
We will endpavor TO keep our Gus
TONERS posted on the conditi, IN Of the
market, and furnish them with any in
formation in our power rs may he to
their interest.
Respectfully soliciting share OF
your business and trial shipment, Mt
AN early day, we remain,
Yours, most truly,
sept21dSwIf 5. ROOSEVELT 80.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1875-10-30

Do you wish TO know how TO make a
new suit OF hair grow all over ,Srr hea di
Young or married lady, do you wish TO lNakc
1t grow longer aud more rapidly Young
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growth to your whiskcrs and mustacheg DO
you all wish to use the most highly pcrfu-
med hair dressing you ever used In your
lifef Do you wish your scalp cleanscd OF
all dandrnff and crliption-renderlng your
brain cool aud clearP " DR.. Newton Smiths
Hair Restorative will accomplish all OF the
above, and y. p. Droomgoole Il Co., Louis
Vile, KY, Will contract to do all the above,
or make no charge.
Particulars free. Price 81 per bottle, or
six for 81, expressed on receipt of price.
This is not hair dye TO color the hair, but
II Is a scientific combination, which produces
a growth Of new hair on heads that have
been bald for twenty-five years. Proof In
disputable. Ladies' use a large amount of
dead hair, but now your own can be made
to coil beautifully around your head.
j. N. RIvEiRE, Agent, Waco.
msy6dSw3m 12toOct
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1875-10-30
persOIlaI.


Mr. Jerry Odlc. from near Valley Mills,
was in town yesterday. lie informs us that
grnsshoppers are coming into that settle.
mcni in myriad-
Mr, J. l.. Sears, the hig wheat man Of
Valley Mills, has been In town for day or
So. He has just finished planting wheat
for this season, and thinks the prospects
for large crop next year, fully as good as
any year past, for several years.
We had pleasant call yesterday from
Judge Helton and Major Eraih. We are
always glad to entertain these old heroes of
the early days of Texas. Judge IIelton re-
turns home to-day.
| Frank Miller and Mr.. Reeves, Of Gates
willie, were in the city yesterday. They re
port everything quiet in that region.
DC. Smith Jonesboro, and S. f. Blair
Duffau, were in the city buying goods yes
terday.
Capt. j. W. Long, Deputy Collector, L
$. Internal Revenue Service, is in the city
and is guest at the McClelland House.
our old time friend Mr.. J. d. Henderson,
Of Eagle Springs was in town yesterday,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1875-10-30

Ed. Examiner :

Ed Examiner:
II YOU will publish Il synopsis Of the law
pertaining To stock that breaks orr fences
aud destroys our crops, you will confer a
favor on many readers Of your paper.
have half dozen horses and mules IN
my lots now that | am feeding, because
cannot keep them out Of my field, and dc
moi know what else 10 do with them. I'd
rather give them enough 10 subsist upon,
than Ia allow them To run at large In my
cotton aud corn field. In addition.
would like to know the penalty for aakbyy
horses In the field, aud the mode Of pro
ceedure. MEMO.
FoREst GLEN,n Mclennan Co,
Dft IN ls.5