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Smyrna times., 1877-08-01

Bishop Gilmour. (Catholic,) Of Cleveland.
Ohio, ha- Issue. .ai prohibiting pub,
lie apo. FL. -. p.biio charities; also
round dancing and night dancing for pub
lie charities or church purposes, the selling
of wine or beer, and moonlight excursions,
or picnics continued after nightfall.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-01

The Presidents coachman is pointed out
as one of the sights of Washington. He is
as black as the ace Of spades, but invariably
carries a large raised umbrella when out
driving, whether to avoid spelling his
complexion or to guard against sunstroke,
it is not known.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-01
Maryland & Delaware r, h
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, March 12th 1877, trains will
run daily as follows Sunday eXcepted:
Smyrna times., 1877-08-01

"Would you work if you had the
chance p asked a worthy resident Of West
Philadelphia, when two neatly-dressed
tramps begged him for something to eat.
80, yes; just try US, exclaimed the beg
gars. He gave them lodging in his stable
one night and set them to work in his
garden the next morning. lie even gave
them old hats, wastcoats and aprons, SO
that they would not spoil their clothes
On the evening before the Fourth Of July
he told them that he was going away for a
day or two, and that they could proceed
with their work in his absence, sleeping in
the barn, and protecting the property
When he returned to the house on Thurs
day evening he could not find his working
men. They had forced an entrance into
the house by smashing a wire screen over
the cellar window, and had made their
way UP stairs fy kicking in door. Every
thing was III confusion iii the kitchen,
tins pulled out Of place, carpets ripped up
and pieces Of broken crockery-ware lying
over the floor. In the parlor the same
scene Of destruction met his gaze. 4 costly
plate-glass mirror was broken into a
thousand pieces, chairs were hacked and
cut. the keys forced out of the piano, and
the front part of the house WAS flooded the
tramps having left the faucets in the bath
room running. The sons Of toll had left
behind them in a CONSPICUOUS place the
suits OF old clothes which he lent them.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-01

The witness before the court was Mr..
Wood. "What is your name?'' asked the
clerk. "Ottiwell Wood" answered the
witness. How do you spell your name p
then asked the somewhat puzzled Judge
Mr.. Wood replied, 40 double T, double
U, E double L, double o d." The aston
ished judge thought it the most extraor
dinary name he had ever met with, and
after two or three attempts to record it
gave it up, amid roars of laughter"
Smyrna times., 1877-08-01

What is Love ?-An American johnson
is ready with the definition "A prodigal
desire on the part of young man to pay
some young woman's board.
Smyrna times., 1877-08-01

prospective fathcr-in-law in Paris ma.
king inquiries of fridnd concerning the
son-inlaw elect, found all sorts of virtues
ascribed to him, but the friend sadly adj
nitted that the young man knew nothing
about gambling. "Why, that is no defect
it is virtue" 'Yes, but you see he gam
blps all tI. Sam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
All train. daily on main line.

All trains daily on main line.
The EXPRESS SOUTH bound connects at
Lynchburg for the West and Southwest, and
at Dauville for the South, South East and South
West.
The MAIL south bound connects with 9. &
O. East and West and at Lynchburg for the
South and South West; at Manassas for Stras-
burg, except Sunday
For WARRENTON 10 a. m. daily.
GORDONSVILLE LOCAL leaves AleXan-
dria 8 90 o. M, and arrives at Gordonsville %
p. m. daily, except Sun day. Leaves Gordons,
vile 40 q. m, and arrives at Alexandria a
D. m. daily, except Saturday aud Sunday.
Passengers for MANASSAS LINE leave
Washington daily, except Sunday, at 10 a. m.
and Alexandria 40 a. m. Returning, leave
Strasburg % a. m and arrive at Alexandria
at 15 p. m.
North bound trains make close connections
with BALTIC. Sc Ohio and Bait. 8 Potomac trains
to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. and
10 all points North and Northwest
The Express train has SLEEPING CARS
through, without change between New York
and Jynchburg, and between Washington and
New Orleans.
Through tickets to the South and West.
s. SPENC GER, Supt. Transp'n.
j. M. BROADUS, G. T. Il. nov ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
Altfanoria 6axettt
FRIDAY EVENING, deer. IA.

ANECDOTES OF A DEAD DRAMATIsT: -
Barriere, the French dramatist, who died lew
weeks ago, once INST pretty actress whose pro,
tector had deserted her, and opening the door OF
the coupe did all in his power to console the unc
happy woman, who was sobbng in corner OF
the seat. But she would not be comiorted NO;
no." she cried, II can never smile AGAIN; l
must drown myself" Very we'll" said Bar.
riere camly shutting the door wa snail meet
at the Morgue. Coschmsn, drive this lazy 10
the river" -
And yet Rarrere medtated suicide nlmsei !
once upon a time had pistol osded and calico It
in friend to receive his dying wishes. Inc
friend did not attempt to dissusde him, but ca
~ jotted down the dying wsheS then, Whiie
Barriero was writing farewell letter, look up
the pistol and began examiningi it. 1t was COCK
cd and the muZz Q was pointing directly at Bar
riere. The intended suicide ducked under Inc
table with remarkable agility, crying. LOOK
out. The id thing is loaded Iou'Il De
shooting me the first thing you know"
Barriere was once ambushed at g restaurant by
O couple of young actresses who wanted two
seats for the first night Of of his new piecos
where seats were valuable. A friend who was
ut table with him, knowing his weakness IN sucn
matters. stepped on his toe rs warning. MOI
necessary said Barriere. II had already step
ped on it myself"
A poor woman called on him one day, told her
tale f suffering, enlisted his sympsthes and got
ten francs from him. After she had gone he
aaw something sparkling on the table wnere she
had sat- He examined it. "A tear ~ he SAID:
"a real tear should have given her twenty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
UTASHINGTON s. OHIO RAILROA]

WINTER ARRANGEMENT,
Beginning Ocpr. 10. 1877.
The MAIL TRAIN will leave Washington
at 10 q. M, and Alexandria at 9 Is a. m. daily,
except Sunday; pass Leesburg, going west
ward at II 20 s. m, and arrive at Round Hill
at IL m. Leave Round Hill at 1880 p. M; pass
Leesburg, going eastward, at / 10 p NJ, and
arrive at Alexandria at S:15 p. NJ, and al
Washington at $3.50 p. m.
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave
W arlington at 40 p. m. and Alexandria at
4 % p. m. daily, except Sunday. and arrive a.
Leesburg at 40 p. m. Leave Leesburg q. 6 10
q. N. and arrive at Alexandria ut 8 25 a. m. and
Washington st IS q. m.
N% Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cars at, ae Baltimore
s. Potoma &C Railroad station at 9 II I'm and 20
pm, and 60 through without change of ca: 8:
The 9. Is 8. m. train from Alexandria and lA.30
D. m. train from Ro"nd Hill connect at Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line OF Coaches
for Snickersville, BerryVille and Winchester;
also with Resmer's Line Of Coaches, which loave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Middleburg.
Both trains, westward, make close connections,
ct Vienna, with Sisson's Limo of Stages for Fair.
fax Court House.
Communication tickets, s cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
T. II. HAVENER,
oct lift General Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant new and substantial aH-s
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE .kkSzsss
leaves the company's wharf, Washington, EV-
cry MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY, at three O. clock p M, and Alexandra at
$50 p. NJ; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THU HSDAY and SATURDAY,
at O'Clock p. m. This line connects at Nor.
folk with the ships of the Merchants and Nj.
ners Transportation Company for Boston and
route to those cities and their connections
throughout New England. Fare to Norfolk Sd !;
round trip $6. Tickets good until used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
GROCERIES ANDLIQUORS.

NOTICE
I have resumed my PORK PACKING Du I
ness, and will be prepared 10 furnish ismilles
with sll kinds Ct CHOICE MEATS, all or my
own manufacture viz:
SAUSAGE MEAT,
SMOKED SAUSAGE,
MINOE MEAT,
SPARE RIBS,
CHINE PIECES,
JOWLS,
HOGS HEADS,
HAMS,
SHOULDERS,
BREAST PIECES,
HEAD CHEESE and
PURE LEAF LARD, put up expressly Tor
family use in small packages, together with 8
rood and choice lot OF FAMILY GROCERIES
sud PROVISION of al kinds. We have just
received u L.; f choice MACkEREL, Nos. l, :
aad 3 in be $, Aalf bbls and kits.
SAM'L j. REED,
nuvO No. ID s. Fairfax st Alexandria.
i BHoDEhs s. CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, FLOUR,
SALT AND FISH.
A full line OF celebrated pure, old Whskeys
d,lphia and Clsgetts Baltimore A]es, and Berg
Der s. Engel's Lager Beer in casks or bottles,
Agents tCr James S. Welch Best Family
Flour, James S. Kirk s. Co.'S. Standard Soaps
Dupont s. Co.'S. Sporting and Blasting Gun
nowder, and Baltimore and Potomac Riyei
Steamers
Orders promptly attended TO- and conaign
mente solicited. No II King street,
oct DIFF Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
EOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

ST. On Ind , ss1 MeadsE zHsSSF5ssX s2 2
VIM. II. Byles, will be run as follows: Leave
Alexandria EVERY MONDAY and THURS
DAY, from King street wharf, at I 80 o'clock
a. M, for Landings on the Potomac as far down
as Nomni. Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
for Washington, arriving early the same even.
ing Freight received daily.
feb 70 j. BRODERS & CO., Agents.
INLAND g. sEABOARD COAsTING co.
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RAILROADS.

1917 nsvi eH7zE n0i 1877
TO THE NORTH, WEST s. SOUTHWEST
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
November II, 1877.
Trains leave Washington from depot Of BAL
TIMORE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD, cor
ner of Sixth and B streets, as follows:
For Phils New York and the East, $50 p m.
tied Express of Pullman Parlor Cars $50
m. daily, except Sunday. For Philadelyhi
and New York 1.30 pm. daily, except Sun.
day; for Philadelpbia 5.25 p. n. daily.
For Pittsburg and the West 10 10 a. In. daily vii
Parlor Cars to Pittsbu-g; 7.40 y. IN. daily
with Palace Car to Chicago.
For Canandaigua and the North. 7.4U Il.
daily, except Saturday, with Palace Car Ia
Watkins. For Watkins, 1910 a. m. dsiiy,
local TRAINS.
For Alexandria 6, 7, g. 9.l0 10 and II a. IT,, an:
1,3, 4.20, 5, 600 and pm. On Sunday al 9.lC
g. M, and and p. m.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, Il, +,
$40, 80, 10 and II a. Ia, l, g. 40, E, and
On Sunday at 8. 10 and 10 a. NJ, and p. m.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUTH, via
Quantico and Richmond will leave Ale1sn-
dris at SO a. m. daily, and 100 p. m. daily,
except Sunday.
principal railroad stations and ticket ohicee
Southeast. L. P. FARMER,
Gon'i. Passenger Agent.
FRANK THOMSON
General Manager. nov l3
!, uIpC 1.Ir, . ,,N a ~ {, - !,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
q. J. MILLER & 60.

CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE,
G5 King street. Alexandria,
Respectfully call tho attention Of the trade to
their large and splendid selection Of
CHINA, GLASSWARE, &c,
which they offer for sale at tho
LOWEST RATES.
They also have in store large assortment OF
LAMPS OF ALL KINDS,
including all the latest patents and designs.
A call is solicited Orders from the country
promptly filled. nov .
DONALD MCLEAN. GEO. UHLER.
MCLEAN s. UHLER,
lVl Successors to A. II. Mott y Bro.,)
DEALERS IN
UOUSEFURNISHING GOODS, CUTLERY,
PLATED, PLANISHED, STAMPED.
JAPANED, TIN, WOOD
AND WILLOW
WARES,
(vf every description.l
10Y King street, Alexandra, va
N. BAH orders from the country promptly
AlIad apply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

i Il
steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON, zs3
built especially for this route, leaves the COM
pany's wharf, Washington, EVERY TUES
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at T
O o'clock q. m, and Alexandria at 7:30 q: NJ;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY
This company makes close connections at Al
exsndris with the W. G., V. NJ. g. 4. $. r. 4.
Go. end with the w. & 0. 4. r. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
ness and dispatch.
For further information = e spply to
janney's wharf,
or at the Office of the company, under the Ma.
tional Metropolitan Bank, 10Th street, opposite
the Treasury Department. Washington.
NH 10 SAMUEL BACON, President.
,>szss CLYDEs STEAM LINES WEEK.
sSkEk& LY TO
BOSTON.
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT.
URDA Y, at IL o'clock M from Pier No. N.
Wharves.
This line &C meets at Alexandria with the O.,
A. & III. and W. & o. K. Rs, and at Philadel.
Pha with the new and popular Iron Line" for
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed at
less TT Sn usual rates.
Agents:
2. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE & CO., Phlladelphis.
GEO. +. HYDE, Geor getown, D. 9.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
jan 8-tt
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GORGE r. HILL & CO.'S.

4 Y H. y.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES.
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
COCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Coated.
PRESIDENT-Ice Drop bright favor.
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet, soft oblong.
SEASIDE-For light summer Luncheon.
TOURIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit, figured top.
MARCK-G German Biscuit, Carswsy favor
SARATOGA Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade in
assorted or straight packages, attrsctively put
up for retail. They are not kept in stock. No
tin cans used, consequently they are always
''' '- ''' GEORGE K. HILL s. CO.,
mvl9 Alexandria, Va.
r. W. AVERY
Dealer in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RlES, WINE LIQUORS, &C., &c,
226 King st., cor. Alfred,
seps ALEXANDRIA, VA.
~ Nm" ' NEW PRICES
The subscriber respectfully announces that
''''' ' No. liz KING STREET,
and is prepared to offer full and carefully So
''O FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
at prices which cannot fail to please. Goods
delivered promptly to all parts Of the city. and
satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. An
'n1 my 5-tf VI ''''N ' F. j. DAVIDSON.
11hoEsH hobuSNA1 q SUM-
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE.
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT.
ALSO, EASTEHN and POTOMAC HERR
and MACkEREL.
NOS. 1GS AND 40 KING STREET,
washington Hall Bulding.l
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filed. rh Stiff
~ WIN. RAMSAY,
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER
AND
TEA DEALEH
s. e. COR. KING AND ST ASAPH SIS.
nov 22-tf Alexandria. Va.
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of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrivalled facilities for
and will run their steamers regularly as follows:
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STEAMERS.
CPECIAL NOTICE.

On ard after THURSDAY, Nov'r 1st, 1877,
the boats of the Potomsc Ferry Co. will run as
follows:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA at 7 80, 50, 10 10
and II 80 a. M. and l5 DO, 4. 5 20 and 80 D. M.
LEAVE WASHINGTON at 8 10, go and
10 so a. M, and u Is, 2, 80, 49, 5 IS and 7
p. IN.
SUNDAY-First trip from Alexsndria at
8 50 g. M. and Washington at 80 a. m.
GEORGE 4. PHILLIPS, Manager.
S. GEDNEY, Sup't. oct 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14
FOR NEW YORK

The AL Steamships <. q. KNIGHT ,-assse
and JOHN GIBSON leave the m-SAx&M.
panys wharf Alexandria EVERY SATUR-
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pior
IL East River EVERY SATURDAY at four
o clock p. nj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

VIZ A. JOHNSON,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Also gent for Arlington Brewery and LAT
land s. Rands Powder Co.
Consignments of Grain, Flour and all kinds
of Country Produce solicited. Liberal advances
made on consgnments in store.
oct8 n. z. cor. Cam. and Royal SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

NOTICE-Hsving purchased the stock and
~ good will of the DRUG STOKE formerly
occupied by Mr.. 9. B. Grigg, at the northwest
corner of King and Royal streets, we have tho
supplied it with FIRST CLASS STOCK of
everything pertaining to the DRUG BUSI.
NESS, and propose to carry it on as branch of
our establishment at No. l45 King street. The
branch store will be under the charge of Mr. G.
j. w. SUMMERS, whom we have associated
with us in business, and who will be prepared to
compound Physicians Prescriptions, or dis
pense medicines at any hour of the day or night
Night bell at the King street door.
oct 9-tf JANNEY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.
Established l792.
EDW'D LSADBEATER. THOs. LEADBEATER.
T.. e. .,EADDEATER & BRO,
Nos. snd s. Fairfax st.,
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES. CHEMI-
GALS, PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETA-
RY MEDICINES. GARDEN SEEDS,
SPICES, AGRICULTURAL
CHEMICALS, FINE Toll
LET GOODS, &c, &c.
Proprietocs Of Anodyne Pectoral, Lubricating
Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger AMI Cough
Syrup, and Agents for Ayers Medicines Aver
ills Chemical Paints, sc.
Every effort will be made to 1n&lntair the high
reputation of our old establishment. dec 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

ET WE HAVE very large stock of Boys
will sell less thar the cost of Shoes. All in
want will save time, money and trouble BY
calling at once at ITO King St.
now WADDEY,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

BUFFALO LITHIA WATER, q most
- popular remedy for Rheumatism, &C., &c
Circulars can be had with strong recommends.
tons. Our sales during the past year have been
very large.
nov % K. s. LEADBEALER & BRO.
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VIZ O., VIRG. MIDLAND & q. S. X K.
w. JOHN 8. BARBOUR, nv.oive-
On and after Sunday, NoV'r. ii. 1877. Pas
senger Trains will run as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-14

~ GENTS FINE BOOTS AND SHOES A
specially, small expenses a novelty, lowest
prices reality. is what We can prove at
WADDEY'S, ITO King street.
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@- ANY ONE KNOWING WHAT 1T IS
to wesr disproportioned Boot or Shoe had
better examine our stock of goods, as the
shapes and makes for sale by US will suit all
feet and pockets.
WADDEY. ITO King street.
~ DON'T BUY BOOTS AND SHOES else.
where, but come at once to ITO King st.,
and see the elegant styles of Boots and
Shoes; large assortment at popular prices.
sep2 w. 3. WADDEY
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South Bound. Express. Mail. Accomdn
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-24
PRoPo SAILS.

CEALED PROPOSALS, BY PBY.
osicians having diplomas from Aedical Col
leges and Institutes, will be received at the
County Clerks Office up to the 9th instant, At
10 O'Clock A. NJ, for medical treatment and
medicines for all INDECENT sick in the county.
for the term Of one year from February /, 1877
BY order Of the Board Of County Commission
ers Of Ormsby County.
T. J. EDWARDS. County Clerk.
January Is. 1877. jal6t27
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-24
IN SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

I'm SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court Of the State of Nevada, in and for
Ormsby county. In the matter Of the estate Of
Jobn v. Shrieves, deceased. Notice is hereby
given that MONDAY, THE FIFTH DAY or
FEBRUARY, 1877, ut 10 o'clock A. M. and the
Court room of said Court in Carson City, have
been appointed as the time and place for prov
ing thu will of said John " Shrieves, deceased
and for hearing the application of George i,i'ly
for the issuance to him of letters testan'ohtnIy'
when and where any person interested may ap
pear snd contest the same.
Dated January s, 1877.
ja2ltl0 L. }. ED"AhDo' Cierk.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-24
PRoPo SAILS.

CEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE
OBoard and Care Of the County Poor, for the
period Of one year from February LIST, 1877. will
bs received at the Office of the County Clerk, up
to the 9th instant, 10 O'Clock A. II.
Bidders will please state the price per week
for each person; and also the aggregate amount
per month for the whole number, be they few
or many. I. ]. EDWARDS, Clerk.
January Is, 1877. jal6t27
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-24
NOTICE Of ASSESSMENT.

MONTH CARSON SILVER MIN.
~ ing Company. Location Of principal
place of business, San Francisco, California.
Location of works, Ormsby County, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given, that at meeting Of the
Board of Directors, held on the 9th day OF Jan
uary. 1877, an assessment, No g, OF fifteen cents
per share was levied upon the capital stock OF
the corporation payable immediately IN oni.ed
States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the Office
of the company, Room l, No. 402 Montgomery
street. San Francisco, California Any stock
upon which this assessment shall remain I'M
paid on the 18th day OF February, 1877, will be
DELINQUENT, and advertised for sale at public
auction and unless payment is made before
will be sold on MONDAY, the FIJI TIL DAY OF
MARCH, 1877, to pay the delinquent assess-
meut, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order OF the Board Of Di
rectOrs, -
o, II. BOGART. Secretary.
Office, Room I. No. 400 Montgomery street,
San Francisco. California.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-03-10
BRIGGS RASH BET.

Our Old friend Briggs rushed one day
into Il LAWYER office, and put it 10 him
thus!y: Il called in, Judge, to get Your
opinion about little point OF law.
posin YOU lived next door to a man
named johnson. And s'p0sin' YOU was
10 say To johnson that Il splendid illus
tratinn OF the superiority OF the human
intellect was to be found in the power
ot the human eye to restrain the terocity
of a wild animal. And poSin' Johnson
was to rcmak that that was all bosh. and
You should declare that you could hold
the savagc>t beast that was ever born il
YOU could once fix Your gaze on him.
Well. then, s'posin' johnson was to say
he'd bet Il hundred dollars he could bring
Il tame animal that YOU couldn't hold
with your eve. and YOU was to take him
up on it. and Johnson was to ask you 10
come down to his place to settle the bet.
You'd 90, we'll say. and Johnson'd in
troduce dog blgger'n any four decent
dogs ought to be. and sick him on you,
and he'd come at you like siXteen.inch
shell out of howitzer. and you'd get
skcrrv about it. and try to hold the dog
with YOUR eve and couldn't. And
s'posin' vou'd suddenly conclude that
mavbe your kind of an eye wasn't cal
culated to hold that kind of dog. and
vuui conclude t. break for a plum tree.
fou kctch my idea? Very well. then.
Well, Sir. s'posin' Just as you got three
feet up the tree. Johnson's dog would
grab you by the leg and hold on like
wise, shaking you until you nearly lost
your hold. And s'posin' Johnson was
to stand there and holler, Fix your eye
on him, Brggsr and SO on and s'posn'
he kept that dog on that leg until he
made you swear to pay that bet, and
then at last had to pry the dog off with
a hot poker. S'posin' this, what want
know is, couldn't you sue johnson for
damages?