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The New York herald., 1876-08-21

District Convention there but counted as
fr endly 10 the Senator, and he In view Of the fuy
OF opposltion, made demonstration. but acquesced
In the election OF Senator Lowcry delegate to tho
State Convention and made his formal protest against
tho resolution in favor OF Evarts for Governor con-
tenting himself with mild suggestion that there were
other candidates named equally worthy Of support,
mentioning Senator Robertson, OF Westchester,
but making no alusion 10 Cornell
1t is evident that the contest In Utica not mere
local skirmish, but that there will be firing all along
the line. The anti king men avow their deter
minaon to withhold their support from Cornell II he
should be nominated although they scout the idea OF
there being any chance Tor his before the Con-
venton. Ostensiby they iavor Evarts, but their real
choice IS undoubtedly Morgan whom they consider
the stronger candidate, both account OF his IA
miliarity with the machinery OF politics and his great
wealth, which, 1t is supposed, will be applied to the
necessities oi the campaign with characteristic lid
eraty.
II begins to look II Cornell would not be pressed
with visor by the Conkng interest. His name may
como before the Convention but merely as strategic
DIVISION The choice Of delegates thus far forecasts his
defeat, and the friends OF Conklng are undoubtedly
concentrate their strength in opposition 10 Morgan,
presenting him as compromise 1t is supposed by
somc that Robertson is The alternative name but the
best Information points at Pomeroy OF Cayuga, as the
man. Robertson has greater local strength in the
river counties than Pomeroy in the West but he would
not be SO acceptable To Senator Conkling. There
be no doubt however, that in event will the Conk
ling interest submit to the nomination OF Evars or
Morgan without a determined light
The New York herald., 1876-08-21
AMATEUR OARSMEN.
Nrw YORK, August II, 1876.

NEw YORK, August IL, 1916
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Permi. me to occupy brief space In Jour valuable
paper have accidentally piece ofgossip
which may prove OF considerable interest to prominent
amateur oarsmcn scurrenty talked abou, in boating
circles that effort be 10 exclude james H.
Riley, OF the Neptune Boat Club from rowing the
pationa and international regatas on the ground that
he ~ professional Now, let look at this thing ss
II H. Mr. Riley Is either an amateur or professional
There Is middle ground. The National Associa-
lions definition vi amateur positively excludes any
person who ''compe.cs with or against any professional
Ior prize" II Mr.. Riley ever professional
he surely a the last international regatta Sara
toga Lake, and as Messrs. kestor, Courtney. Yates
Rodgers, Ack,rman and Kennedy competed with and
against him they have certainly placed themselves
on the footing AMI have rendered themselves La
Bile TO disqualification. IL he IL professional 80 are
they The Is plain one, the Law distinct and
clear, and there Is no doubt 10 TO It's meaning
FAIR PLAY.
The New York herald., 1876-08-21
THE NEW YORK YACHT SQUADRON
FINE DISPLAY IN FRONT OF OAK BLUrrs-Fu-
TURE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RACE AT NEW


TURE MovEMENTs--PRoBABLE RACE AT NEW
FORT.
MARTHA's VINEYARD, August 90 1876.
At meeting held on board the nagship this morn.
Ing It was agreed that the yachts should leave vlnc-
yard Haven and run around in front of Oak Bluffs
This done before noon, and the Sigh. was unu-
sual that the steamboat landing and shore
crowded with hundreds Of spectators, who remained
for hours gazing at the handsome craft
An adjourned meeting was intended to be held on
board the Alarm this evening, but the wind hauling to
the eastward suddenly late in the afternoon the feet
quickly broke ground and ran into Edgnr,own for a
harbor
Although 1t is not definitely settled to the plans
for the future. II is probable that the squadron will
leave for Provincotown tomorrow from thence pro.
TO the Isle OF Shoals and then back to Newport
touching at the places already visited
The neet has scnsIbiy dim finished Tho Vision,
Rambler and Madeleine have been excused and gone
west The Restless and Palmer have yet arrived
from Newport but expected this evening. The
America has left and Is bound to BOSTON
Rumors OF a race at Newport. II tho yachts again
reach there, have been circulated to-day.
The New York herald., 1876-08-21
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
THE CONTEST OVER THE NOMINATION FOR
GOVERNOR -sKInMIsHISG BEFORE THE STATE

Urea, August 19 1875
The result OF the republican caucuscs in Uiica where
the light between the Conklng and anti ConkliDg wings
of the party carried with the acrimonious
spirit on both sides. Is an indication OF the probable
complexion Of the state Convention TO assemble on
Wednesday next. Tho Corkling interest was defeated
Overwhelmingly. Indeed, among the delegates 10 the
The New York herald., 1876-08-21
YACHTING NOTE.

The yacht Ncttic N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Osborn from the
eastward is anchor on the HERALD telegraph station
ai 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-02

Judge Crump of Richmond has resigned his
Seat as u member Of the House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-02
AUCTION SALES

SALE Or VERY DESIRABLE pkOPEK.
- T4-- Pursuant to the decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Fairfax county, pronounced At June
term, 1873, in the suit Of Charles j. Brewer and
others the Undersigned commissioners nalned
in SAID decree will, on MUND I. the 2lst day
Of August. 1876 tnm. being Cour: day ri noon
Of that day. before the door Of the Court House
ot sid county: sell to tho highest bidder. by
public auction, that valuable property on which
John w. plcTpolnt 1T present resides formerly
the residence Of the lAto William Brewer This
tract contains ON b HUNDRE AND SIXTY
ACRES, Is improved by y comfortable Ag55<aAa
FRAN Il DIV WELLING. with the usual ,i.sS
out buildings, Is well ws.tercd and timbrrcd in u
good st"tn ut cutt!EatOn good fruit. Mnd lies on
the Middle Pike, near Gibson's woods, and ad-
joins ASH Grove"
Terms OF Sale: Enough cash in hand u pay
thc "Ipensca o! sale and the su1l Of So9l b3 witl
interest thereon from the 18Th day Of iarli.
1870 till dav Of SALE snd the residue III three
equal annual payments, to bear interest from
the day Of sale to b. secured by tn" notes Of lhc
purchaser, with good personal security, and rn-
:"ntion of title until the lasL payment i made.
Convey yaEC!rg ~ tho expense y! the purchaser.
THOMAS i LOVE, Commissioners
THOMAS MOORE, oi >alo
Fartu.. county, j. 17-w4w
1tS&- The above sale is postponed un1i: MON
Day, the 18th day of September next, Court
dav =. tilc same place and hour. mu 23-v,td
lS" In" sbore sac is postponed un'il NON
D., the ltith day ct October ncxt, Court day,
Al .he same hour and place.
THOMAS z. LOVE,
THOMAS MOORE,
sep i9-wtd Comm'r2 ui sale
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BOOKS, STATIONERY dc.
SCHOOL BOOKS! SCHOOL BOOKS
SCHOOL REQUISITES.
HEADQUARTERS FOR THE PUBLIC
SCHOOL BOOKS.

4 full supply Of al the books used just re-
cevcu and will be furnished ut the lowest prices.
For che more advanced schools and semina-
rics tinc assortment cS all the leading TEXT
BUOkS-Anclent and Modern Languages
Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French and German
furnished on the most favorable terms.
Fine Stationery n speciality.
New styles Papeterles just received, from 2oc
to Sl.50 each.
Mourning Paper and Evelopes, new patterns.
French Qusdriie md Rep Papers, with En-
velopas to match. Very handsome.
Paper and Envelopes Of American manufsc-
tu-e; II lull line of n ote Letter and Cap, Legal
Cap, Flat Letter, Denny and Folio Post Paper /;
also very thin Note and Letter Paper Tor foreign
correspondence
Blank Books, Pass Books, Time Books Mem
orandurn Books, Composition Books, Bills Pay.
able and Receivable, Day Books, Journals,
Cash Books, Ledgers and Journals, cap size,
Crown, Domy and Medium, from two to twelve
quires each, full and half bound.
Fine Portemonnies, in Russia Leather, Seal
Skin and Turkey Morocco; also Card Cases, IN
Russia Leather ana Pear, Opera Glasses, &c:
New styles English Bibles and Prayer Books;
a very handsome assortment just received.
New Books, Magazines and Reviews received
as soon rs issued.
Owing to the new postal law increasing the
postage on packages Of merchandise from half
cent to one cent per ounce, which went into et-
feet April !, the price of lot No. l, five quires,
Vote Paper, prepaid, will be 35c lot No z SOC;
lot No. 3, 60c; lot No. 4, soc and 81. French
GEORGE Z. FRENCH,
sep6 No. 9o King street.
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a. lESIkABLE BUSlN hSo SIAM al
IL FALLS CHURCH FOE SALE-Pursu-
An; 10 y decree OF the Circuit Court OF tslriaA
county, rendered 1T June term. 1876, in the suit
of G,u!d and Son VS.. j. ID. Brush, shall. on
SATURDAY, the l6tn day Of September, 1915,
NJ II O'Clock NJ, on the PREMISES sen 10 s tHe
highest bidder, 1t pubic sale, that valuable TINA
property, consisting OF STORtHDUoh 4, -kziaA
DWELLING and BA EN, situated on the :. L.
corner OF The AleXantiria and 'IeorgeLo"n ',lrh-
bikes As = business stand this IL regarded as
one Of the most valuable IN the thriving V'i'"gf
of fails Church. and offers strong Inducements
for :. profitable investment Persons desiring t1
view the property before the lay OF sale are re-
terred TO Mr.. w. Glover. Thls property Wall
he sold suffice. to covenant tnat no splrltuou:
liquors shat be sold rs !. beverage thereon.
Terms of Salc-So much OF the purcA, ,@s
money will be required IN hand rs VIII pay tnt
costs Of suit and expenses of sale, ana the resi-
due IN three equal annual payments, !" ota. In
lercss from the day o. SALE TO be securoi oy Tue
notes Of tne purchaser, with good ueT;on=l Sc
curty and retention OF title till the last pay
ment is inside. THOMAS MOORE,
aug lg-w4w Comm'r. oi Sale.
es.- The above sale is postponed until AT
UkUAI, the l4tE day of October 1919, "hel
| i. will take place at the same place and hour.
| sep lo-wts THO0. MOORE, Com. ot SIle
| DY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF THUS
| y e. .cul"d by Wesley Mskely, dated Jsnu
ary 9th, 1914, and Of record in the Clerks ot
| fee of Alexandria city, the undersgned tn
| trustee therein named, upon the request ot Ia
creditor secured by said deed, will sell, By pub
| lie auction, for cash, onthe premises, on IU Els
DAY, the 27th day of October, 1876, ut twev
O'Clock in., the property conveyed 70 him D.
said deed of trust, to wit: TWO BRICK Js55
| HOUSES, on Duke street, AleAsndria, aGsssss
| aug u,-wts T. ID. TEBBET5, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-02
SIM MONS
LIV ER REGUL T 0 r.

PURELY VEGETABLE,
Is harmless,
Is no drastic violent medicine.
Is sure to cure if taken regularly,
Is no intoxicating beverage,
Is faultlcss family medicine,
i the cheapest medicine in the world
Is given with safety and the happiest results
t. the most delicate infant.
Does not interfere with business,
Does not dlsarrango the system,
Takes the place of Quiniue and Bitters OF eve
ry kind,
Contains the simplest and best remedies.
ASK the recovered Dyspeptlcs, Bilious SUIT
ferers, victims of Fever and Ague, the mereu-
rial diseased patient, how they recovered health,
cheerful spirits and good appctte--they Will :eil
you BY taking Simmons Liver Regulator.
The cheapest puresI and best family medicine
in the world.
1t contains four medical elements, never
united in the same happy proportion IN any
other prepara.on viz: u gcTtie C"thartlc, u
wonderful Tonic, All uneXGeptlonaDle altera-
tive and certain corrective o. Ill imrurtlas OF
the body. Such signal success hes attended It's
use, tha. il l. now regarded as tho
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC
For I'll Disease of the Liver, Stomach and
Spleen
As Remedy in Malsrious Fevers Bowc!
Complaints, Dvspepsa, Mental Depression,
hcsllessncs", J&undce. 1Fhis"a, olch IcauHcuc,
Collie, Constipation and BiiiousneSS
IT HAS No EQUAL.
CAUTION AS there sre number Of imi-
tations offered to the public, we would caution
the community to buy no Powders OF Prepared
Liver kcgulslor unless IL our en-
gravcd wrapper with Trade Mark, Stsnp and
Signature unbroken. None other is genuine.
j. II. ZEILlN y Co,
Macon, Ca, and Phladelphia
Your valuable medicine, Simmons Liver
Regulator, has saved me many doctors bills. |
use it for everything it is recommended and
never knew it to fail; have used it in Colicand
Grubbs with my III ules and Hcrses giving them
shout nall bottle 81 time l have not lost
one tnat [ gave it TO. You can recommend it to
every one thu, hss stock rs being the best mcdi-
cine known for al complaints that horse flesh is
heir 10. Il. j, TAYLOR,
SEPT Agent for Changers ot Georgia.
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T7IFTY DOZEN y

T7IFTY DOZEN 7s,o
LADIES AND CHILDREN'S WHITE a,
COrTOH HOSE. ~.
AND IL CENTS.
sep II fEts' O'o' ~ y Di'o'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-02

THoorS THAT ARE Nor WANTED IN TIE
S"urH-Comptuy ID Of the Eleventh United
States luiantry arrived lu this city on Sunday,
AMI were obliged to lay over until Monday.
They were from Fort Worth, or some other
post IN icXaS. aud on their way to the Indian
ceuutry in Dakota. 4 meddlesOme radical
politician met the boys soon after they had
ptthrd their teuts on Il hill above the depot,
aud cal.d out:
''liu,rah, boys Tor Hayes -
No! a solitary cheer responded. One Of the
S'rtran'S stepped out Of the crowd and re-
markti
ou save made mistake; we don't cheer
!2r Hayes We are 'rildcu meu."
w ha'. you do not mean to say you oppose
the "cn wao give you food and clothiug?"
Yes, W. do. We are tired of Grant aud
his gang, aud is for our food and clothes, We
vii excuse him for that ii he will let US
IL - -
oh, uonseuse, boys; you don't mean to go
o't; On Grlnt and Hayes"
! s, VIC will 20 back 90 any mao who keeps
W,.thris Of our boys in blue down iu Dixie
10 Keep white men down beucath the uiggers,
aol who sauds IA haudful of us North 10 bu
Killed ahd scaIped by the Indians, armed with
Enn> aud bullets furnished by Grants brother,
o'vi'I. aud his deputy post traders aud will
'St You kcg Of beer that three-tuurths of my
e}npiny arc riden men"
will take that bet.
, \ vote was taken. aud the vote in Company
-, Eleventh United States lufantry stood
l'lcu, 40; Hayes, 4.-kunsus City TINES.
\ BELLE VINO WILL MARRY A CoNvIcT
HE k!chwoud, Va, Wing says: 10 few
weeks young lady Of great wealth and per-
s'aaI attractions, who lives in this city, will be
led to the altar by the man of her choice, who
Is an cx pcuiteotiary convict, he having served
Tor ulnc years for robbery. The young man
S'acs he was released FROM confinement, ha:
led u nlodcl lille. and has worked ndustriously
al his trade There is tiuge of romance abou,
tne affair. The youog lady remained true tt
ncr lover during his long confinement. There
Is no ilttle opposition on the part of her reln
ives, but she will marry the man OF her choice
al obstacles notwthstandiug.'
Judge Crump of Richmond has resigned hi
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just opened st
G., c.. BEk 4 VS..
Kid Gloves, in two buttons.
Cambria Edgings.
Scarf Nets.
Black Silk Frir1es and Laces.
Zephyr Worsteds and Germantown Hoo!s.
Veilings, &c.,-all at prices to suit the times
sep l6-tf
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MEDICINES.

A ADDRESS TO TIL h SIC h.
Doyou want to purify the system?
Do you want TO get rid Of Biousness?
Do you want something to strengthen you
DO you want Il good appetite?
Do you want 80 get rid of nervousness
10 you want good digestion?
Do you want t. sleep well !?
DO you want to build up your constitution!
Do you want BRISK aud vigorou: ieohng
II unn do fakn
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F y li-WJ.

sep ii-"o. Soitiih iS' Va '1'''N'
rHRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
4 PROPERTY AT AND NEAR CLiF-
Ton. IN FAIRFAX COU HIT-By virtue OF
a deed Of trust from } 5. Oils Hnd wife 10 the
undersigned, bearing date February 26 lol2,
End of record IN the l~nd records OF Fairfax
county libcr O. NO L. ioiio =, l. sh.il, on
MONDAY, the 10Th day OF October, 1876, Ccurt
day, in font Of the door Of the Court House ol
sail cCua:y, sell 10 the highest bd-cr, that esss
VAIL ABLE DWELLING and LOl, II sss
In. village oil Clitto.., kn1Wn as the v HiuA
HOUSE Also that CERTAIN LOT, near
Clifton, containing nine acres, three roods ana
sixteen poles adjoining Dr. Green, and former
" = part of the real cstate Of which Capt, Ch"S.
L. Ford dioi seized. Persons desiring TO view
this property arc referred 81 Wn. D. Ford.
The nouse and lot viii pe sold subject TO = il2il
of $500.
Terms OF Sale-Enough cash in hnnd to pas
tho expenses md COMMISSIONS Of saIc ana
S47S. G0 with interest thereon from February -,
lS12 til day Of sale, and the residue, II any, Oh
. credit OF six months, H. bc,.r itc,c:t from tue
day OF ssle and 10 b. SECURED by lien on the
property sold. THOMAS MOoEb,
sep 1G-WiW 'ris'"".
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FANCY GOODS.

A CARD TO THE LADIES AND THE
II PUBLIC GENERALLY.
Thanking them for their 'lbcr" patronage
during many years of q business career which
have enjoye among them, would particularly
acknowledge my appreciation OF thgir gencrcu'
abundance and liberal spirit as exhibited during
my late auction sales. ;,
To merit always such liberal patronage shall
ever command my utmost endearor.
am now ready to sell ut private sa!oas cheap
as at auction, and shall shortly be prcpArc,. tor
another large auction sale of DOM hcIiC and
FANCY DRY GOODS
sep 2l-2w lSAAC SCH AhL.
YUST RECEIVED AT
y G. G. BEKRY'S
A full line of 6. Updegrapp u Sons celebrated
Dog Skin GLOVES Tor ladies and gcntlc:nch.
sep2l -
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1915 FALL s. WINTER I 81 G
l. . - DRESS GOODS. ~ "

Il . ~ DRESS GOODS. ~ ~
TO THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA, AND
THEPUBLIC GENhRALLi.
We arc Opening this morning in French de-
signs and newest shades, II large line ot
SLACK AND COLD. CASHMERES,
DIAGONALS POPLlN,
PUPLiN n Ell, SERGES,
EARATHEA, EMPRESS and
OTHER DRESS GOODS,
worthy Of your attention.
SEP i, d. F. BRASHEAR.
NOR ST. JOHNS ACADEMY.
GENUINE
WEST POINT CADET CLOTH,
Government standard.)
Color warranted. We have purchased these
goods al n decided reduction, and sell them cor
re>pondngly cheap.
sep Is II. 4. SLA NJ ~ hGh CD.
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ALEgA.GAzETTE &v1RaINIA ADVERTISED
PUBLISHED DAILY By
ED GAR sNowDEN-
.nAyETTE BUILDING, NO. 10 PRINCE STREET
.LExA. GAZETTE &c VIRGINIA ADVERTISED

(FUK THE CoUNTRT)
p..,,.shcd Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
III grt doHurS per G7s,satnt
Transient: advertisements inserted at Sl.H per
si.;.ge, eight ililes Or less for hrst lnsolt9n,
.'Ii twenty-five cents Tor each subsequent in
s.c.lun.
N,,,ri,.sc and Death Notices Fifty cents. Obitu-
,,.r.e. will be charged st advertisement rates
for notices over four lines
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DRY GOODS.
JIM STEW ART

Has Just opened from New York
A line of CARPETING. in Tapestry, Brus-
sols, Three Phys and Ingrains. The patterns are
new and very handsome.
Very handsome Step do.
Wool Dutch Carpeting.
Druggits, very rich bordered.
Crumb Cloths, IN all the sizes.
Venetian Carpets, in al the widths.
Rugs, large and small sizes.
Blankets.
Also u fine stock of Nottingham Lace Cur
tsins, in altogether new designs and exceedingly
pretty.
Ali qualities of Dumask Linen Napkins.
Table Linens and Towels in great variety.
Irish Linens Cotton and Linen Sheetlngs of
al gr.dcs; Cocoa Mattings of all widths, from
3 4 TO 6.4 Oils Cloths for halls and rooms; Ia
Dle Oil Cloths; Table Covers in cloth; also very
handsome Piano Covers, in Maroon, Cardinal
and other shades ;,
An inspection is invited of a cheap stock OF
goods and I'll fresh. sep -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-02-05
CHAPTER XVI.
RI:(iRET:;.

~, ~ ~
"hen monsieur n"'.roh was once
more alone, ana roI,i give himself the
iuSury 1l "a sood mug: ne LEI, py no
means 'ii't lA"af" sI'iSIac'ioh "hl'n All
y Us ie'i ".'''h we N''o" '''a' we nave
'"..1e m. a !, w. w.. S.'.''ss ,
,i .i' 'N'' nc .i"o s':Ieece' T. :, '''''i'r-
Wy IN p'ot'nS '',' gum VI '.,, '''''s
'lsc0"li'' ye' He ''iS a ro'n',hi'iS ne
louio nov eN'''is "'ii'';',','o'eo "i''''n
h't,,' anu mute ','i' ''''S1.a:ne'
,,s i'tu ,.f'"inL''a'i yaI n'. slt'ors sasi
1in .'o JOY -o'''s "''''i'iio''' S''''e7s' "i''
a'SSuS.i . :. :. y.
4, 4, A'p'i'"r r',l'c',o,' so sih'Fl" III ltS'l'
L: '.A' ne "o'io'i" II mum "'e.''''" 10
@ n 'eioa' avg 'lt''e, % ms '''sr';,,e'' l; y, ana
sase gay "a, = i.n,sh'hS 'oeeA 10 MS 'li-'e'''pef
una W, svil-rrli'aHh. :,, a,,
o.. VIVA; na1 ~ih , iare q Arlahse th'"k OF me
npf f, ""I'" u'''',,t'aA'1 ;. 1"'S case: l'1a l
r, Iei'Seu -. h'lgh' nave gone 10 her.
a.;t oHl ~, 1, ny NY NY s"est' seh,le' sooa'
t"'ie'11 ~ .i'1' 'itr s'I'l 'l".' p' oreao-
aaho aah iiau M !. rGl'lai'u IN , hsr 1riH'a: Us sho
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-02-05
CHAPTER XVIII,
AN rSWEI.COMX VISITOR.

SWELL" cried the Daddy, "what's your
opinion nowl Isn't he smash"d?"
"Hold your tongue. you old fool" an
,swered the magistrate. "lIa'- guilty, of
course; but it is not in q man Of my po-
sition to jump ut conclusions like you
dot"
The old man stood petrlie;l. II, had
expected to be lauded 10 the skies, and
here, metaphorlcally speaking. was i;
smack in the face, and no mistake.
81 have come," he said humbiy. " only
in the interests of justice! 1 thought,
perhaps, you hight have wanted me
about the alibi you known
"Therc's no 0iibi.' answered the magis-
trate. turning his back, and walking to
the window.
"What" cried the old man; "no n,b: I
What n fool l am! OF course, YOU check
mated him---bowled him out, eh."
IL didn't succeed in doing anything Of
the sort" said Monsieur Dabnron. impa-
tiently. "llc denies everything, lie con-
fesses that the proofs against h,n are de-
cisive! Iio want give-o1, rather, hs pre-
tends to forget everything that occurred
on Tuesday evening! And at tn same
time he protests his entire innocence Of
the crime"'
In the middle of the room stood Old
Corkscrew, his round face expressly, more
than ever of stupid astonislmcnt--llis
pug nose smiling the air.
Notwithstanding lis indignation and
ill-temper, Monsieur Daburol couldn't
repress IL smile.
"What! no alibi ?" murmurcd the ANA
teur detective. Then I'm fool--an ass.
No abb It's impossible. lln m', be
chatting US; or else we are entirely mis-
takenn'
There was a pause, during which Oil
Corkscrew again sniffel the air. like an
old hound that has lost the scent. Sud-
denly his head dropped, and his wrinklel
hands fell TO his sidrs---;-vr9 his coat-tails
seemed to go between hi t".S,
"Yes," he wlinel, ,i"ire.",ily, ''rm all
ia the wrong! see it no"-;:t cant b.
the man."
Here he again. shifted tho aIr; then s,,1-
denly advanced wards the n..r-trl'a,
and seized him by Ii" ARA
Monsieur D,hrr,'t." 4a r,ras., i.
"pardon me; may s2c.A - w., ~ % ...-
duly eXritni---'
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