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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23

Of the venerable physiographst of Princeton.
Professor Arnold Guyot LII. D.. associated with
President Barnard in the chief editorial response
bility the lamented Professor Joseph Henry of the
Smithsonian Institution; ex-President Theodore ID.
Woolsey, of Yale President Anderson. of Rochester
University; President Julius II. Seeye. of Amherst;
President John LIE Conte, of the University of Cali
forna President A. l.. Chaplin, of Beloit College;
Professor Theodore W. Dwight, the accomplished
head of Columbia Law School, Hon. George p. Marsh,
Envoy at Rome; Professor R. D. Hitchcock and DR..
Philip schaf, of Union Seminary Professors G. +.
Chandler, John s. Newton, Henry Driser Willard
Parker and w. p. Trowbridge. of Columbia College;
Professor Asa Gray. of Harvard; Hon. Alexander II.
Stephens of Georgia; Professor s. s. Haldeman and
Vice Provost Charles p Krauth of the University of
Pennsylvania; DIR. Theodore Gill. of the National
Library; DR.. W. T. Harris the great metaphyscian or
st. Louis: Rev. o. b. rockingham and General John
q. Barnard of New York, and several other gentle
men of great professional eminence. The co-opera-
ton of all these gentlemen is real and effective not
is often the case. just enough to entitle them
by legal fiction to place their editors upon
title page Among the more important contrib
tors. emitting to mention many eminent gentlemen
who have contributed but one two articles each.
President Henry Morton Professor A. j. Schein,
DR.. Augustus Niemann, of Gotha; Chief Justice DAILY
onel Henry Yule Professor A. A. Hodge. Mr.. Charles
G. Leland, Professor o. q. Marsh; Professor r. G.
Caldwell, Dr. S. Birch, OF the British Museum; Pro-
fessor w. q. Sumner, of Yale; Professor Frederic
Gardner Professor Felix Adler. General Q. A. Gill
more, Professor Henry Wurtz, Professor j.
N. Pomeroy, Professor Angelo de Guber-
MATHS. Mr.. Il. b. Tylor Mrs. Caroline G.
Marsh. of Rome. and Professor Cleveland Able.
the meteorological. Among the assistant editors,
whose work naturally embraced the thousands of
short miscellaneous articles. though their
frequently signed to articles of real Importance,
notice DIR. Linus p. Brockett. Mr. Porter O. Bliss and
Professor Clemens Peterson, gentleman whose care
full hand is in many OF the classical geograph
cal and biographical articles.
This cyclop@da is not free from of the defects
inherent in vast work. There occasional
errors both OF omission and OF commission, but they
pass almost unperceived amid the wonderful wealth
of good work. The enterprise is emphatically a
monument of American erudition of which the
country may justly be proud and it has for its
editor-in-chef the highest honors of the Paris Expo
sition. The work only be obtained in New York
from the agent for this city Mr.. William H. Hobbie
at the Office of publication No. II Great Jones street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
COMMUNICATED.

THE EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT.-
The name OF Our fellow citizen, S. Chapman
Neale, esq.,, having been mentioned as prob
able candidate for the next Congress, as one Of
bis humble, though true friends, may be par
doned for adding my testimony 10 his worth as
a citizen, and to tho great satisfaction with
which his nomination will be hailed by his host
of friends throughout the district. MIR. Neale
has served the city of Alexandria 10 the City
Council aud in The State Legislature, Oh both
Of which occasions he successfully carried the
conservative banner agal0st heavy odds, and
through him the city was complimcnted with
representation in the late ST. Louis convention.
ard by the Virginia delegation he was appoint
cd on the committee TO notify Mr. Ti1den of
his nomination.
Mr.. Nealo is one Of Mepeop7e, and, although
young, is well known BY the masses, and his
talents will cnabie him to take commanding
influence 10 Congress. Ills nomination by the
convention will be an act Of justice to Alexan-
dria. this city having mover, except upon q
single occasion, had ono Of it's citizens in Con.
gress.
Give US Ncalc; and while doing justice TO
Alexandra, commercial city, he will sec to it
that the whole district will be faithfully repre.
sented. **k*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

THE AaCnARLorrEsvILLE EXpLosIoN.-A
DISPATCH from Charlottesville to the Batim ore
Sun gives the following additional partic ulars
Of the locomotive explosion, reported in yester-
days Gaz,ttc:
IA locomotive on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad exploded its boiler about three O. flock
this morning completely wrecking the engine.
Hiram Irving. the engineer, stated that be had
no idea a few moments before the disaster that
there was anything wrong about bis boiler. At
tic time of the accident r.. Fl. Chalkley, the
fireman. was in the caboose asleep, and how he
ESCAPED instant death is impossible to conjec.
,urc. lie was badly s,alded about The body,
but it is not believed it will result seriously.
Eoeinecr Irving was thrown from tho engine a
distauc, Of several feet, and the only Injury
sustained was cut over the left eye. At the
time of the explosion there was 80 pounds OF
steam On the boiler. the registered capacity be-
ing 40 pounds. The locomotive had Just ar.
lived from Sauutou with a freight train, and
switched on track near tue depot. Portions
OF the boiler were hurled in every direction. A
piece five feet wide and ten long was landed a
hundred yards distant. Another piece, weigh.
log 100 pounds, landed in a yard two hundred
yards from the scene of the disaster, and was
buried several feet in the earth. Another piece
of the boiler, ten feet long, was hurled $50 feet
from the wrecked opR0e. Several buildings
ia the vicinity Of the disaster were pierced Dy
portions Of iron from the exploded boiler. One
piece landed three quarters Of mile distant
from Tho depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN,

at regular meeting of the Board of Alder
men, held January 90 1878. II ere wore present.
VIM. A; Moore. esq Pretiient, and Messrs
onoot, hs rbury. Strauss, Armstrong. O'Neal
The Committee on Claims reported in favor of
rsfunding to George E. Hill & Co. $50. the
amount of tax paid ly them on capital and ma
chlnery Tor the current fiscal year also adverse.
y upon the petitions of William Murray and
Joseph L. Grigg, which were adopted.
Surveyor, accompanied by plat Of certain
slreols was referred TO the Committee on Streets
a communication from the Mayor, enclosing
preamble and resolutions Of the Sun Fire Co.,
was receiV ed and referred TO the Committee on
Claims
a communication f-om Robert Smith in re-.
gard to the repairs Of tho American Coal Cor
wharf was laid on tho table,
An adverse report OF the Committee on Fl.
nance upon tho petition OF John West for re-
ducton OF assessment; also communication
from the Super intendsnt Of Police asking for IN
appropriation for cleaning, &c, of the Streets !;
also communication from j. A. Marshall in
regard to the drainage on Henry street between
Prince and Duke; also a petition Of sundry cit
lzens TOR bed Of oyster shells on Queen street.
between Union and Fairfax, were received from
the Common Council and their action concur
red in.
A resolution authorizing the Corporation At.
sChh0J W toho suCH etopS as ue may uSeu cXEo'
dent to recover and have cancelled the stock Of
". y. Faiifa1 transferred to certain persons.
&c, was received from tho Common Council
and their action concurred in.
A communication from tho Auditor enclosing
lists OF property purchase by the city at tax
and their action referring the same 10 special
committee non concurred in and tho papers re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
A resolution to have sidewalk laid on ths
east side of Columbus street from the corner of
Captain Boothe' Is property south to Princess st. &,
was received from the Common Council and
their action non concurred in and the paper re.
ferred to the Committee on Streets.
The Board then adjourned.
Ie3te: JNo. j, JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
COMMON COUNcIT.-

At regular meeting Of the Common Council
of the city of Alexandra. held on the 22d day
Of January, 1878, there were present: Mr.. Jas.
T. Beckham, President, and Messrs. Chsuncey,
Adams, Latham, Ficklin, Slaughter. Monroe,
Beach, SchoGeld Rishaill, Hill. Nails and
Peake.
The adverse report of the Committee on Fl.
nance upon the petition of John West for re-
duction OF assessment on real estate was adopted.
A communication from George w. Clifford,
Superintendent of Police in relation to the ap.
preparation for cleaning and repairing the
streets; and petition from Y. J. Mehsffey &
Go. and others to have oyster shells placed upon
Queen street, between Fairfax and Union, were
referred to the Committee on Streets.
A petition of John A. Marahall to have 9 gut.
ter and the proper drainage made on Henry st.,
between Duke and Princess Streets 80 IS to pre-.
vent the water from flowing from tho street into
his lot. at the cornor of Duke and Henry streets,
was referred 10 the Committee on Streets, with
power to act.
A resolution Was adopted directing the Super
intendent of Police to cause q sidewalk to be
laid on the east side of Columbus street, from
Capt: VIM. j. Boothe's line, south, to Princess
street.
Tho following resolution was adopted viz
Resolved by the City Council of Alexandra,
hereby authorized to take such steps as he may
deem expedient to recover and have cancelled,
the stock of DR.. o. Fairfax transferred to GER
tain persons by the q. s. Marshal. And the
Mayor is hereby empowered to sign and seal all
such papers as may be necessary to accomplish
the above purpose.
The report Of the Auditor, with list of prop.
erty sold for non-psyment of taxes, aud purch.
ased BY the city, was read and referred to 8
special committee Of two from each Board, with
instructions to report what is expedient to be
done IN the premises, and Messrs. Rishell and
Hill were appointed on the part Of this Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
DIED.

Or Wednesday. January 23d, 1875 after few
days illness, in her 93i year. st Mount Airy
Fauquier county, Va, her late residence MIS-.
SARAH L. EDMONDS. relct of Capt. Elias
Edmonds who died in .3ll She was the dsu oh.
ter of Mr.. William Fitzhugh, dc, d., of Pros.
peet Hill, FauIuier CO Va. She leaves two
children Mrs. Gray, of Faaquicr county, and
Mrs Ptrrott, of this city, and number Of
grand children and great grand children to
moarn their ioss but they sorrow not as others
and reward,
In Washington, on the 2}d ias.., Rev. JOHN
c. SMITH. 3D., Cor 5 years pu tor of the 4lh
Presbyterian Church of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

The following we're received from the Board
of Aldermen and their action upon the Same
coneurred in, via The report of the Committee
on Claims upon the petition of Geo. r. Hill 81
same committee upon the resolution for the relief
OF VIM. Murray and Joseph l.. Grigg; the
resolutions of the Sun Fire Company. and the
communication Ct the Mayor relating thereto
the report of the City Surveyor of survey and
profile of the same, made under resolution Of
Council of November II, 1877
The Board then adjourned.
Teste JAMES r. CATION, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

TIE ARLINGTON SUIT-Thc counsel for
Gen. q. W. g. Lee 10 his suit against the y.
S. Government in the Circuit Court of the U.
S. for the eastern District of Virginia, which
involves the title to the Arlington estate, as
before stated in the Gazette, are Judge W. j.
Robertson. CT Charlottesville; Major Leigh Il.
Page, of Richmond, and Francis L. Smith, jr.,
esq, tr this city. Mr. Smith has just filed bis
brief in the casa, which has received the high
est commentator from all who have read it
It is an exhaustive and most able presentation
of the plaintiffs ease, and has further cnhane
cd Mr.. Smith reputation IS a learned and &C
compGshed lawyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

p~ A GENTLE HINT.-In our style of oil
mate, with its sudden changes of temperature
rain. wind and sunshine often interminged in
single dsy-it is no wonder thst our children,
friends and relatives are so frequently taken
from us by neglected colds, hslf thu. deaths re-.
sulting directly from this cause. A bottle or
Boschee's German Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use will prevent serious sickness.
use s q & three OF four doses: For curing Con
sumption, HemoTrhsges. Pnuemonis H. Severe
Coughs, Group or any disease of the Throat or
druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now
sold in every town and village on this continent
Sample bottles for trial 10c; regular size TO-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

REMEMBER 10 day was the commencement
Of the donation 10 the poor at Isaac Eichbergs.
We hope the community will give it their
hearty support, aud thus help The poor people
Of our city, as we'll as to encourage home
enterprise. Eos particulars SEQ advertise.
mept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24


Leaving out the testimony OF Mr.. JONI
Lally, juryman, who testified on tho etaod
that although originally 10 favor OF Verdot OF
mot guilty. he was induced to change DIS
opinion by statements made 10 the Jury ioItn
affecting the accused, there IS s9mclen0 10 '"e
ABOVE afndaVlts and record copies 10 conViuce
any ono possessing ordinary powers OF appre.
| hensIon that the GROUNDS or the motlon were
as stated In the Gazette; and even MIR. avery
must be convinced that when the reporter OF
the Gazette published those grounds ne ~ro'e
the truth, and nothing but the truth.
,,-.-n,-n p.n,,,, c,,n
!Lt ~. AND hNANnaLh rAnMsH o 80,
line a4Ih regular n"n'h'y neeiiGg u Inv
Lebanon anu hnanda'e Farmer aGiuD Was hfl"
at Lebanon Sehn"I House, on THURSDAY las.
All the ciil'>rs a''i '''so aamDer OF me"oe's
we're re, ptese''. e. ho G,.t
me Secretary Ere.Hnied cory OF 'ne s, nrS'
nLuni f1t''' IL '!'. Ho,a'his;lourr "a nk 81
lux, :, n lux '"f'I'' wiz" Wv ,".:n 49,"
IL: Farr' r'q cur lreScn, repl:s:etatlV9 ~ VIZ
flre'nla hes'sla'Me hlso oi,''u ".;a,tn.ol
ages Of pCtaeoe. from '"o y. e. ns., o0J 90
DepaffmGo,. "!thoo' '''"f' o"' oessoa'eu %
no; ana NO :.
Inc Cii''ta' 'oun'at'ee tcroI.cu nastls ~
spec'ed tue farm OF M. matthew orltn, ccul
meutlng IaVnraH'y on inc mouc OF lalmins
aaopteu ny 'na' F'",.enau' suu IUnr'.T ror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Jsnusry d, 1873
There is no improvement in the marke. since
our last report. and prices continue dull and
dropping. But little is doing in Flour. Receipts
of Wheat are good, but prices are weak; about
1850 bushels were offered and sold at 1l5slS5
for common to choice. Corn is also dull and
lower and l150 bushels brought 81 and 81 for
mixed, and 81 for yellow. No Rye or Oats re-
ported. Country produce is dull and 10 light
receipt.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 24-Va. 81 deferred =; do.
consolidated SIT; do. I'd series 49, Cotton dull;
middling lcsall. Flour more active and I'm.
changed. Wheat-Southern quiet and firm
Western quiet, frmer snd higher; Southern red
ll5al32; do. amber lS5al39; Penns red l3Sal54;
No 2 Western winter red spot 1874; Feb'y lS44'
Corn-Southern quiet and steady; Western
moderately active, frmer and higher; Southern
white 53s64; do yellow 81; Western mixed spot
Sc; Feb 564 Mar 563 ; April 90; Western steam
or 49s. Oats quiet and unchanged. Rye quiet
and firm at 64aeG. Hay unchanged, Sugar
steady ct 9sa94 COFFEE dull and unchanged.
Whiskey dull and nominal.
NEW YORK. Jan. 2.-Stocks lower. Money
5iG,. Gold l0ls a10lA. Flour slightly in buyers
favor. Wheat 1alic better. Cora firm.
n - ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

Tie CANAL-Thc Cumberland News Of YES.
terday says that the work of repairing the dam.
age by the food Of last November to the Ches-
apcakc and OHIO Canals going brisky forward.
The worst break-hat just east of the railroad
bridge at llarper's Ferry-:s being repaired in
substantial manner, and the banks will doubt.
less resist the action of floods for some time to
come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
j. p. POSS,
Paperhanger and UpholSterer

Residence, No. GO North Patrick e.,
Alexandria, Virginia, ;,
Making and laying carpets and OIL clotns,
trimming and hanging window shades and lace
sons wishing to have work done will please leave
orders at my residence. or at Lunt & Davidson's
Drug Store. Work executed with promptness,
and Satisfaction guaranteed. Orders for worR IN
the country promptly attended to- Jan e-3a
0NEu) HID NEW ORLEANS SUGAR
~ ~ % G. WIN. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
RctPibaItiOu.

C1ScINNATI, OHIO Jan. 21.-Wiliam M Her,
ington county, Ohio, died night before last from
wound inf ctnd by Miss Elizabeth Taylor
whom he had seduced. He had renowned her
and notified tho overscors Of Tho poor to take
her to the informary. This coming to her ears
greatly incensed her, and, procuring an axe, che
repaired TO bis room. where no was sleeping, and
literally cut his head open.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

There is 90 necessity to neglect your business
if sou will only use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup at
oucc-tbc most reliable remedy in tho world
for coughs colds, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge E. NJ Lo,oe
,,rcsitling.-The Court appointed the following
registrars for tho ensuing year First Ward,
John Marriott; Second Ward, L. H. KelI;
Third Ward, B ISL Brnwner; Fourth Ward, B..
w. Nails.
r. S. Allen vs. Berry ct ais; 10 chancery;
demurrer overruled and leave given defendant
to file answer.
Benz. Ausip, use, &c., vs.. Arlington Turn
pike Co., ct ais; in chanoery; motion for the
appointment of receiver continued.
Court adjourned until the Court 10 COURSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
at a sacrifice.
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed to the
~ undersigned, will be received st the Audi
tors Office until II O. clock M. on MONDAY,
the 9TH day of February, 1873, for supplies of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS. &C., in such
quantities as may be required for the OUT
DOOR POOR for the present year; say
Shoulder Bacon per pound.
Extra Flour
Tea
PotDtoes I" peck.
Coffee " pound.
Sugar
Pice q"
Butter
Soap "
Meal " peck.
Samples Of articles to be furnished will &C.
company bids, and sll articles to be Of good and
merehaltable quality. The right to reject any
or all bids is reserved. I.C. ONEAL,
jan Atd Chm. Joint Com. on Poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

NJ. e. CnURcH.-A large aud respe ctable
audience gathered 10 this church on Tuesday
evening to listen to the lecture on Memory,
and how to acquire it" by Prof A. S. Boyd
The lecturer spoke of the two fold Office Of
memory retention and reproduction. 10 the
course Of tho lecture tho Professor exhibited
tho possession of remarkable memory, by tho
quotation OF facts, figures and poetry. At the
close number of persons expressed their de-
sire TO join class for the study Of Professor
Boyd's system Of memorizing. The class will
meet at the NJ. t. parsonage, where further
PARTICULARS may be gathered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE. We learn that the Board of Visi-
tors of this College, at it's late meeting, in Rich.
"a ond, made important changes 10 its internal
organization, which are highly satisfactory to
all concerned, and that appropriations were
made for farther buildings, to be begun at once,
which will not only enlarge the room for stu
dents, but furnish much remunerative work for
students who need it. since all the building is
to ts done under charge Of the Professor Of
Mechanics, by student labor as far as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

For TIE PENIrENrIARY.- City Sergeant
Lucas will start for Richmond to. night, accom-.
panied By Officers Simpson and Arnold, and
having 10 charge Wm. White, alias Washing.
ton Biegs, sentenced for one year, for aiding a
prisoner to escape; Richard Carter, for throe
years, for entering aud robbing q store; George
Coates, for one year, for petit larceny, second
offence. The prisoners. all of whom are color.
ed, will be committed to the Penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
PORT or aLEIaNDRIa, Ja!r'T. "a.
Sun rises ............ 7 8 Noon rises.""....ll II
Sun sets MINIMUM. 4 81 High water......., w
SAILED.
Str w Thompson, Nomini, by Reed.

Ask your druggist for Lodel's Headache
Specific. 1t cures headache 10 S to 20 minutes.
Costs but SOC. Sold by every druggist 10 Alex
audria. Durang's Rheumatic Remedy cures
rhenmat;sm without fail. dec eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

AMUsEMENTs.-Prof. Looms Ghost Show
and variety exhibition gave another perform
ancc OF Sarepta Hall, last night. The perform
ance was very good, especially the songs OF Mr..
and Mrs. Barncr, which were vigorously en-
corcd. BY request the company will exhibit
here on Friday and Saturday nights and give q
matinee on Saturday afternoon for the convent
cnce CT schools and families. 10 this latter per
Torrance tho admission will be only twenty live
ccnts for adults and ten cents for children.
TO night The semi monthly hop Of the Alex
andria German Club will take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

~To RAISE MoNEY.-My fine
stock Of Clothing, Hats and Gents
Furnishing Goods will be sold out
at a sacrifice.
S. DEALHAM,
81 King st., cor. Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

SITTING BULL AaA1N.-DispatChes from Bis.
marck state that Sitting Bull has left Canada.
and at the head of three thousand we'll armed
and equipped warriors has crossed the border
and is within ten miles Of Fort Peck, and it is
surmised that he contempates an attack upon
Fort Keogh. Gen. Miles has sent all the force
at the command, Eve hundred men, to the relief
Of Fort Peck,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

at the Baltimore Stock Board yesterday B. &
D, shares sold from 90 down to 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24

NEW YORK, Jan. A.-Stocks lower. Money
5i6, Gold l0ls s10l4. Flour slightly in buyer
favor. Wheat 1a14c better. Cora firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart.
o,ea,t, Office oftbe Chief Signal Officer, WASH
iisqton, d. g.. Jan "a, 1S7S-lO:30 a. NJ
For the Middle Atlantic States warmer, clear
or partly cloudy weather. northwesterly wlods'
backing to warmer soutberly and falling ba
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-25

Six years ago o Norristown young
man was paying particular attention to
young lady named Plumb. He called
her his Sugar Plumb for short. They
have been married five years, aud now
he calls hsr--up first in the morning to
make fire. Such is life.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-25

JOAQUIN Miller has been saying in
Baltimore; 1t is my dying wish to be
burned and to let the corporal essence
60 upward toward the clouds and not
be gnawed by worms