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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-13

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF GAS Mayor
johnson feeling that the denial, by MI Nash'
Superintendent of Gas ,ot the statement publish
ed 10 the Gaz t,e,ou his, the Mayor 8, authority
regarding certain propositions made as 10 Mr.
Nash's successor, reflected on the truth or that
statement, had conference with all the par
ties alluded to- at the Mayor Office, last night.
Mr.. Henry Hammiil, the person who made the
meut, aud Mr.. Orlando Wood read one taken
down from Mr.. HammilI's recollection of what
occurred, both of which agreed substantially
with the account published in the Gazette, ex
cept that Mr.. Hammll denied having been
sept by Mr.. Nash and said that he went solely
on his own responsibility, and with view to
securing for himsef the vacancy which would
be created by Mr.. Woods appointment. MIR.
Nash then stated that it was not bis Intention
to deny the truth of the statement about Ham.
mills interview, about which be knew nothing,
hut merely to deuy that he had authorized
Hanmill to make any proposition to the Mayor.
Mr. Nash also objected to the statement that
he had been rebukcd by the Mayor, not regard
lug what had passed between them In the ma
ture of rebuke To this Mayor johnson said
that of course he could not control the language
10 which the reporter clothed the Item, but that
he had told the reporter that he had called Mr.
Nash before him aud spoken to him OF the lm-
propriety of the proposition made by Mr.. Ham
mill. The Mayor further said that he was now
satisfied with the disclaimer on the part of MIR.
Nash Of any connection with MIR. Hammlls
proposition, and would let the whole matter
drop He further said that MIR. Hamnlll's
statement of the conversation that occurred be-
tween them was substantially correct, with the
exception that he understood Hammill to
threaten as he LETT his office that in coose-
qucnce OF his. the Mayor sretusal to bind bin.
self to Mr. Woods appointment, the resigna.
ton would DOT be sent to him. All parties ex
pressed themselves satisfied aud the conference
ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-13

=. FOR KhST-The premises Nos. - and
IL % Alag street, now occupied by Me>srs.
'OrSc " 90. Possession given Aug. lst, 1870
Apply to
vil-eotr ANDREW JAMESON, Trustee.
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<.,. Fox kENT-The DWELLING hOU"E
a. y o. 223 King street. between Patrick and
Aired. supplied with water and gas. Apply
VI this Office. jy%
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-13

EUk 81. JOHNS ACADEMY.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-30

Railroad men are subjected to other
dangers besides those arising from ac-
cidents to their trains. The engine of
the train run by Conductor Tammany,
of the Denver & Rio Grande, on going
out on Saturday night last, struck a
bull that was trespassing on the track,
the force Of the collision almost upset.
ting the engine. Now Mr.. Tammany
is q kind hearted man, and on arriving
at the scene OF the accident, on his re-
turn trip on Sunday, he halted his train
and went to examine as to the extent
of the injuries sustained by the bovine.
He walked towards the bull, who was
grazing neal the track, when the ami
NAL, no doubt recognizing him as one
of the enemy, made a vigorous charge
upon the railroad man, the latter seek
ing safety in fight. While running
away Mr.. Tammany fell, the bull going
over him and goring his hat. By great
good fortune Mr.. Tammany managed
to reach the train and thus escape IA
second charge from the Infatuated beast.
Whether the bull butted the train off
the track in revenge for his i'll treat
ment, deponent sayeth not. [Chieftain.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-30
The Editorial Straw.

The most unaccountable ready writer
Of all probably is the common editor of
a daily newspaper. Consider his leading
articles; what they treat of; how passa-
bly, they are done. Straw that has been
threshed ahundredtimes without wheat,
ephemeral sound Of a sound. such por-
tent of the hour as all men have seen a
hundred times turn out insane. How
a man, with merely human faculty
buckles himself nightly with new vigor
and interest to this threshed straw,
nightly threshes it anew-nightly gets
up new thunder about it, and SO goes
on, threshing and laundering, for con
siderable series Of years-this is a fact
remaining still to be accounted for in
human physiology. The vitality Of man
is great. Thomas Carlyle.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-30
How Maine Went. !

The full returns in Maine %singularly
illustrate the political sagacity of the
men who made the ringing canvass in
that State, and have for years ccntroll-
ed its politics. The general belief was
that the Republican majority would be
very much below the figures that had
been first talked about. Our own cor
respondent, a singularly careful and
painstaking man, reported it as his hest
judgment that the Republican majority
wouldbe between eight and twelve thous-
and, and probably between eight and
ten. The Democrats talked about re-
ducing it to four or five thousand. On
the night of the election Mr.. Blaine tel
egraphed to the editor of the Tribune
as follows: -.
"Our victory runs far beyond our cal.
culations. We have made q clean sweep
Of all the Congressional Districts, and
all the counties in the State.
-. e. BLAINE" =
Two hours later, his trusty lieuten-
ant, Mr.. John L. Stevens, telegraphed
the Tribune us follows:
Figures still look 1900 Republican
majority, and all the congressman
The next day both these dispatches
State-were regarded as too high. The
to be 1890. Last year the majority
was3,e72.
There may be better political organ
izers in the United States than Mr..
James G. Blaine, but IL 80, it Is of the
first importance that they occupy them
selve5 after Mr.. Blaine's fashion in
Obfo md Indiana within fha nevf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-30
What is q Carat.

In speaking Of gold a carat signifies q
twenty-fourth part; or in other words,
carat is the name given to the fraction
1-24, thus: Gold Of twenty-five carats
fine is a gold Of which twenty-five parts
out of twehty-four are pure, the other
parts being silver, copper, or other met
ais. The carat, in speaking of diamonds
or other precious stones, is a weight
of a fraction less than four grains troy,
or N.1-16 carats, being equal to seven
ty-two grains troy. The term, or weight
carat, derives its name from q bean,
the fruit of an Abyssinian tree called
kuara. This bean, from the time of its
being gathered, varies very little in
weight, and seems to have been from a
very remote period used rs a weight for
gold in Africa. In India also, the bean
is used us q weight for gems and pearls.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-30

Col. Skiles, of Denver, was an officer
in the 23d o. V. 1. at the battle of South
Mountain, and while charging the rebel
position received a wound which caused
the loss of his left arm. Less than three
minutes afterwards, Col. r. B. Hayes,
then commanding the 23d, was also
wounded, and the two were carried off
the field at the same time. Col. Hayes
wound was in the left arm also, and
caused the p~aralyzation of the arm, so
that he is now compelled to raise it with
the right arm.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-09-30

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-HE LEADE are, in New York, s. NJ Petten-
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Rates of Advertising.

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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

Since the massacre of General Gus
ter and his command by the Sioux
there has been steady movement of
reinforcements and supplies to the
troops in the Indian country. It is es'
timated that there are about 1000 hos
tile Sioux on the Little Big Horn river,
although the number may be larger, if
the reports Of Sioux and other Indians
having left the agencies TO join them
are true. Against these savages force
of 5000 to 1000 troops will be brought,
when all the reinforcements shall have
reached Generals Terry and Crook,
which will be early in August Sixty
days supplies have also been sent to
the troops, and General Sheridan will
personally superintend the campalgh.
Instead of operating against the Sioux
in entirely independent detachments,
all these forces will be combined in one
command, with Fort Ellis, in Montana,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
Matters Of Interest.

About 700 OF the clerks of the various de.
paItments at Washington are TO be dismissed.
Hon. William Hals ex. Governor of New
Hampshire. died on Saturday, aged co. He WAS
Governor OF New Hampshire in ls57 ana 1855
"A call has been issued for mass convention
of United states pensioners to meet in Phila.
delphiaDn September 2lst The object of the
convention Is TO bring about benenclal regu-
lations in their special interests"
The family Of Isaac B. Dodges, seven in mum.
Der, We're poisoned on Thursday OF last wee i, by
eating canned corn beef. A child died, but The
others are recOy yeriDg.
In Lancaster, Pa. last Friday evening James
Pannel shot his wife in the head. infictiDg a
wound which IL likely 10 % tatal. DOmestic G
trouble" was the cause.
The Comptroller of the Currency haa de.
elared fifth and tlnal dividend of % per cent.
IN favor OF the creditors of the First National
Bans of Washington, ID. q, This makes u total
dividend Of 100 per cent
General Barry has been ordered TO get ready
Tor assignment TO the Western batteries 100 ne.
cruits attached TO the artillery school at Fort.
ress Monroe.
There was a slight fIost few miles norLh of
Port Jeryls, N, Oh Sunday night.
Six miners were killed and I've others seri.
OuslY injured by an explosion in the Black DIa-
moud Coal Mme,at Mount Diable, Cal on Mon
day.
Two girls were burned 20 death near Lo.
ganspQrt, Ind, on Sunday night. while pOurlnR
coal oil on the kitchen dre.
q. b. Graham, alias George M sOn charged
with rODblng the FIRST National Bank OF Wells
1oro ln I1Osa county, and with iObbeurs in
o., 81 ne u t.r baJ sv,,oI vi IDe Ea-Gorb an.
luIrH is..
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

as It's base Of supplies, so that the var e
ious columns sent against the Indians
will be able to communicate with and
support each other. General Crook in
tends to move as soon as the reinforce
ments reach him, so that something
positive may be expected to be done
next or the following week. Although
the available force in the United states
army is small, yet General Sherman
has been enabled to gather a body OF
men sufficient for the purpose, without
its being necessary to accept the SER
vices Of volunteers. There are also sew
eral hundred Snake and Crow allies CO..
operating with the troops, who do good
service as scouts, couriers and also as
fighting men. These indians are dis
tinguished by white badges to prevent
their being confounded with the Sioux
when In action. 1t Is expected that the
campaign now to be carried on will be
a decisive one. The Sioux in the recent
action lost nine Of their principal chiefs,
Sitting Bull being among the dead, ac-
cording to the statements made from
Indian sources. 1t is thought that they
will not hereafter be able to conduct
their warfare so skillfully, having lost
these leaders, and tpis will be to the
advantage of the troops. As inteli-
genee from the seat of war will have
to ,comq by the roundabout way of Fort
Ellis, news of future contests will not
be received for several days after their
occurrence.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

The total losses by the Custer mas
sacre aggregate, according to the official
reports, three hundred and FIVE. There
were ffteen officers, including one sur
gson, 223 soldiers, two civilians and
two guides killed, and SO soldiers
wounded. The wounded were ali trom
Reno's column, every one who was
with Custer having been slain. The
dead were all buried where they fell,
Custer being among them. The region
is now in possession of the Sioux, so that
it will be impossible to remove any of
the bodies, unless a military advance
should recover possession of the coun-
try. The officers graves were marked
by hollow sticks containing the names
of the dead.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
VIII Congress Adjourn 7

Both parties in Congress, says a
Washington dispatch, OF the Goth, to
the N. Y. Sun, just now appear unde-
cided as TO the course they shall take
in regard to adjournment. A few days
ago the Republicans were seeking to
hold the Democrats responsible for the
continuance of ythe present unusually
long session, but now they are seeking
to prolong it by dilatory movements.
The Democrats were week or two
ago quite anxious to get away, but now
they talk of indefinitely extending the
session.
There have been 20 meetings Of any
of the conference committees for nearly
a week, and the Democratic leaders say
that the Republicans ara responsible
for the delay, and that they will be will
ling to give them reasonable time to
confer with the heads of the various
departments in regard to the proposed
reduction of the CLERICAL force. The
Democrats will insist upon two-thirds
of the reduction which they originally
agreed upon in the House, but the
House conferees allowed their Senate
associates to consult with the different
departments, and as far as possible suf-
fer them to arrange the scale Of ieduc-
tions in their various bureaus. Up to
this evening the Senate conterees had
not informed those, Of the House that
they we're ready to resume the cousid-
Grafton of the legislative bills.
In the mean time no progress has
been made on the Consular and Diplo-
matte and the Indian bills, and prob
ably none will be made until the Legis-
lative bill is disposed Of. There will,
however, be no difficulty in securing an
agreement upon these two bills, but the
River and lIarbor bill will probably be
lost altogether. The House will, il it
is satisfied that the President means to
veto it, let it drop by refusing to send
it to conference committee. Under
all these circumstances 1t does not ap-
pear possible for either House to be
ready for an adjournment next week.
1t is moreover probable that the Judi
ciary Committee will report resolu-
tion of Impeachment in RobeGon's case,
and if that is done the Republicans say
they will not consent to an adjourn
ment. If the Democrats become salts,
fed that Grant really means to carry
into execution his threats of using the
troops to carry the Carolinas and Lou.
isiana, they will doubtless determine
to have no adjournment, and in that
event Robeson's impeachment is inevi-
table. The leading Democrats who
bave studied the case against Robson
are satisfied thas it is a good one, and
that he can escape conviction only
through the partisan bias of the Senate.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
Important TO Tenchers.

The annual state teachers association
of Pennsylvania will be held at West
Chester, August 8, 8, 10. The follow
ing railroads will have centennial ex-
cursion tickets for sale at the principal
static ms without any orders from the
state ticket agent, viz: Pennsylvania,
Cumberland Valley, Northern Central,
Philadelphia and Reading, aud West
Chester and Philadelphia. For cards
of membership, which will secure re-
duced hotel rates, enclose one dollar,
with stamp, to j. Fletcher Sckel, Ger
mantOwn, Pa. Unusual interest attach
es To THIS meeting, aud it Is hoped the
attendance VIII be large.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

Joseph Feist,a Democratic resident
Of our sister borough of Weissport, is
making strenuous exertions for the
nomination for Prothonotary at the next
county convention. Thos. Kemerer,
Esq. the present Republican incumbent
of the office, will undoubtedly receive
a nomination at the hands Of his
patty, and he deserves it for the very
faithful and efficient manner in WHICH
he has performed the duties of that po.
sitian during his term of ohice-Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike praise him
for his affable and gentemany bear
ing towards all having business to
transact in his department.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
The grand parade of the Indepen-

The grand parade of the Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows of Pennsyl-
vania will take place in Philadelphia on
the Goth of September, and promises to
be one of the finest affairs of the kind
that ever took place in the country.
The regulations have been promulga-
ted by the executive committee, and
will be observed by lodges and encamp-
ments participating. The delegates to
the grand encampment of the United
States, which meets in Philadelphia at
that time, will participate in the parade.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

The tendency of Summer travel Is
to Philadelphia. The watering places
up to this time have fewer visitors than
usual, and many hotels that last year
were filled, are nearly empty now. The
Centennial comes only once in mans
life time, and not always then, and the
most of the people are determined to see
all that is to be seen of it while it is
going,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

kansas IS complaining that her
crop of cereals this year is too enor-
mously heavy for utilization. Millions
Of bushels Of wheat will have to be
lost, the farmers say, because it ripens
too fast, and cannot be got into mar
ket and as to corn, the yield is so
great that vast quantities will have to
be used as fuel during the winter.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

SO far the prospects of the Presi-
dental election are that we shall have
a more. decent canvass than usual. Per
sonal abuse vii! largely give place to
fair discussion, and when the people
find out which candidate is most likely
to make a thorough reform, they will
vote for him
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
The Scranton Republican, =

The Scranton Republican, speak
ing authorltatively on the subject, pre-
diets the speedy dissolution Of the coal
combination, and thinks its breaking
up would be followed with good results
TO the manufacturing and mining in.
terests of the country.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

And now we hear that our robust
and iovial Republican friend, Solomon
Yeakel the heavy lumberman," of
Weissport, will be candidate for the
Sheriffalty of Carbon county, at the
next county convention. Sol. would un.
doubtedly make "heavy" run, fer
he has Ghosts" OF friends.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
AND COUNTY TAXES.

The undersigned hereby notifies fhe Tarpay;
ers OF the Borough Of Lehlghton, that he has
County 10 COLLECT the STATE and COUH.
lH TAKES, in said Bo' ough, for TIE year l6Te
and IN persuAnec Of said appointments, bv re-,
quest OF the Commissioners, all persons liable
to State and Countv Taxes, are required 10
make immediate payment thersOt, at bis offioN,
In Oberps Building, within THIRTY DAYS
from this date. and thereby save costs of oolleo,
tons. Fl. A. Bu.L1Z. T. p. Gall eetoP
Lehighten, JuIYI, fs76-Sw.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
ITO Whom 1t May Concern.

NV wife CAROLINE sTINE, having left
my bed and board without Just oauseor provo
cation, all persons are forbid har5orlng or trust
ing her on my account, as Will pay no Ieots OF
her CONTRACTING att T this date.
GEORGE srlNE, Lehigh Gap.
July IS, ls7d.w5s
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
ITO Whom 1t May COncerns

=
Notice is hereby given, that having purchased
for a valuable consideration IN money. ali the
growing crops, consisting of rye wheat, oats,
potatoes, &c, together with al the farming i'm.
plements, live stock and household furniture OF
every description OF II. L. SOLI, OF Upper
TowAmensiug township, Carbon county, Pa,
ali persons are toroid meddling with the same
under penalty Of the law
SOLOMON SOLT Franklin twp.
Julv 49, lS7BW3
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
NENTENNIAL SALOON, 80.
SUsoUDHANNA ST.. NAUoH CHUNK.

Fresh Philadelphia Lager Beer always ON tap.
Cigars OF Choicest 1ak Ors, and all other kinda
OF Refreshments to be found In q frstclaaa
Saloon. FREE LUNCH eVaIy Morning Al 10,
o'e.ock, Call when you go " MAuoh Chunk.
July 10, lS6-yl
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
VO Whom it May Concern.

II
Notice is hereby given, that from ana after
this daJe Will pay no debts contracted for la
Dor OF other articles or things by my husband,
j. II. DIMMICK. OF Franklin township Carbon
county, Pa. REBECCA DIMMICK-
JulY lb. lsId-M3t
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
dividend NOTICE.

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LIE.
" Hi1nHHTON has declared pro rata Dividend
o. W co per Cent. payable at the Bank on and
after saturday, July 18th, ls76
49, W. W. BOWMAN. Cashier.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
T'O all Whom it May Concern:

BE II Known, That have this dav July 10Th,
sold INV inte est, right. ana title 70 RICHARD
RElFEH In the DRY GOODS and NOTION
STORE, ON ~usquehnnna street. near to the
Mansion House, MauCh ChunK.
July 90 1s7s-W9
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
New Advertisements.
THE LUNGS!
CONSUMPTION 2

This distressing and dangerous complaint and
It's pTemOritOry symptoms. neglected cough.
night swents, hoatsenesa, wasting flesh, fever
permanently cured by Or. Swnyne' 'sC0mpound
Syrlp Of wild Cherry"
BRONCHIIIS--A premonitor Of pulmonary
Consumption is characterized by cntarrh or In.
fnmmntOn Ot the mucuua membrane Of the air
passages. with cough and expeetOration, short
breath, h0arseness pans IN the chest. For all
nroncnial affections, sore throat lOss Of voice,
coughs,
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For presdent-sAMUEL ]. TlLDEN
For yyoe President-THoMAs HENDRICKS.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

BL1CAN TICKET.
For President RUTHERFORD b, HAYES.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1876-07-29

TEMPERANCE TICKET.
For President-GREEN CLAY SMITH.
For observation-disclosures T. STEWART.
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Syrup sWild Cherry

II n -5VN FHEIfN NfMED1.
Hsm0rr haze. or sptftin0 blood, may proceed
from the larynX, traCha bronchia or lungs,
and arise from various causes IN undue physical
exerilOn, plethora. or fullness Of the vessels
weak lunFa, Overstraulng of the voice suppress
edevacuation, obstruction of the spleen OF liv-
mr. nfa