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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-27

HE DEspIsED SUNFLowER,-
Knows the common sanaower, of the peuus
Hellanthu'. Rbich aoouods 10 most of tue
9ackysrds and inolosed grounds of tho small
toWns anil villages. aud, indeed, throughout
tue Iu:tio regloas OF The WboIs republic. The
| sun1Jper Is ssfsowtng, Va believe, and grow
| spontaneously 10 every part of the oouotry. T.
| Is 30 common here that nobody cares for it ; ct
| hls not without q large gorgeous kind of beauty
| wbi<h would be appreciated were the pisnt
| scarce. or were any pains taken to resr it Else
Wnere the sunt over, If not admired, ia esteemed
10! practical reasons. Many of our native sbor.
ginals MAKE bread of the seeds. 1t ia cultivated
in the South of Europe, sometimes IA Laid
crop. the seeds being used as food for cat lie and
poultry, and also for making oil, which 10 little
INFERIOR 70 olive oil, burns in lamps and is en-
ployed IN the manufacture of soap. Meal and
orsau are SAID TO oe got from tho seed in Por.u.
eaf auu Tnese roasted are often substituted for
couee. Tho seeds are also used like almond. for
msklng soothing emulsions, snd'in some parts of
Inc Old World are boiled aod fed to infants
The leaves are good fodder for cattle, the stems
serve Tor fuel and contsin much potash, The
qlnerent species of sunhower indigenous to the
oniteo States nu nber como 40, scattered from
ocean 20 ocean and from New Enslsnd to the
Gulf. For plant generally counted unworthy.
as 1t Is with u.s. it surely has many valuable uses,
FR1EsDs' YEARL1 MEETING began S,tnrda,
10 the meeting house on Lombard street. near
Euta" street. The first session was With closed
doors. but 10 the evening meeting the temper.
ance question was considered, also tho matter
1f arbitration 10 disputed business transaction a
1 sstetdsy three largely attended meetings-
forenoon dS afternoon and Disht-wors held At the
Lombard street meeting house. The speakers
were WIN: NJ. Way, Cecil county; Msrtbs
Tilrs7illa. West Chester, Pa; Thos. FouIIe.
E ne! York; Robert Haltou. Talbot county;
Ellison Newport. brother of Martha TraviII.'
oermani,9"n. "a; Darlington Hopes. Bati.
more. Meetlnes we're also held at the house
c'rner OF A'squlth and E.s! Fayo.te streets.
and the place, like the house Oh Lombard
street, was not large enough to hold the peopIe
Among the speakers were Elizabeth Matthews
Ct BALTIMORE, and Thomas Foulke, of Nav
?olk. The weather thus far has been eYoen
tlonaly line, aud the Friends from q distanos
and the country 10 the immediate vicinity speak |
eucouragineiy of the work 10 which they are
erg'ged. The meetings teday will be devoted |
to Observation-Disclosures Sun,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-27

NEW YORK., Oct. q Stocks strong. Money
oa1. Flour dull ana lower Whest dull ard
lower. Corn moderately active
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30
NAPOLEONvIIE, La, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 1879
TO LOUISIANIANS.

The publishers of the NEW ORLEANS
TIMES wish especially at this time that
every citizen of this State should be sub
scriber or reader of the TIMES. Questions
of the greatest Importance to Louisiana
are pending waiting solution. A conven-
tion OF her delegates is now in session
drafting an organic law for adoption to
replace the present constitution, and
which it is hoped will radically reform
| those fearful abuses, wasteful extravagan-
cles and gross injustices which have been
nurtured by it and have grown up under
it. The snbject of restrictive quarantine as
to its efficacy in preventing the introduce
tion Of the scourge Of yellow fever and its
! acknowledged blighted effects upon the
business and prosperity Of the city of New
Orleans and the State, is now engrosslng to
large extent public attention. Other vital
questions, such as labor, immigration, rail
road communications with our neighbOring
State of Texas. removal of the State capi-
tai etc., demand constant consideration
and discussion.
The publishers of the TINES, refer with
pride to the position taken by the TIMES
on all of these questions. Their inspiring
motive has been the good Of the State and
her people. for upon her prosperity, deyel-
opment and growth depend their compen-
sation and reward. From no other source
can they expect to subserve these ends.
The thorough independence Of the TIMES.
its strength, courage and consistency IN
the discussion of all questions, its indefatl
gable and persistent labors to restore the
wonted prosperity Of the South, have made
it recognized throughout the country as
the leading Southern journal and made it
quoted everywhere as the. representative
of the best Southern thought and opinion.
The publishers wish that copy may be
placed in the hands of every citizen in this
State. that he may judge by perusal OF its
merits, of its consistency, of its motive.
As newspaper giving ALL the NEWS of
the day /; as commercial paper, showing
all the movements of business AMI com
merce as an organ of the people. represen
ting and conserving their best and highest
interests, they claim the TINES to be with
out rival in the South.
To meet the general shrinkage in values,
the subscription price of the TIMES has
been materially reduced The TIMES tdaily,
seven papers week. will be sent hereafter
at the rate of $12 per annum, and the Week
ly TIMES at the rate of 81 per annum, pos
tage prepaid.
Copies of the TIMES, either Daily orr
Weekly, gladly sent free as specimens to
any person who desires to examine the
same.
We ask every reader to give the TIMES
trial. We are making it a paper worthy of
support. And we know if the reader once
tries it he will continue subscriber.
The Daily will be sent on trial one month !,
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Send remittances by money order or re-
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Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

Among the things most required
in these days of tall buildings and
narrow places of entrance and exit,
are means of escape in case of fire
for those who occupy the upper
apartments. Apparatus for this pur-
pose should be compact, portable,
and yet strong and reliable. To en-
body these desirable qualities in a
single device has been the aim of
the inventor whose fire escape is
shown in the accompanying engrav-
ing.
The iron frame, A, which supports the Sc
yeral parts of the machine is secured in a
washstand or some other suitable piece of
furniture, which is placed upon casters,
and made of sufficient weight and strength
to suit the purpose. A double drum, B, is
lournaled to the frame, A, and two ropes,
rope ladders, or chains are attached there
to, one in each groove of the drum. To
these. ropes or chains adjustable seats are
suspended by means of hooks.
When the drum, B, is revOlved it imparts
through the medium of the gear.wheels an
increased motion to the shaft, G, which in
turn, by means of cranks, ID. and e, of un-
equal radius, imparts rocking motion to
the shaft. F that carries the pendulum or
weight, 81, which may be screwed up or
down on the rod to regulate the rotary
motion of the drum, B. Screwing up the
weight toward the shaft, F, win permit the
drum, B. to run with an increased velocity;
screwing the weight down produces the
opposite effect. By means of this device
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30
THE CENTENNIAL MEDAL
The Truth at Last !
THE
HOWE MACHIN E
Again Triumphant!

At the 45th Exhibition of the American
Institute Fair in this city, the. Howe Ma
chine was recommended by the judges,
and approved by the unanimous vote OF
the Board of Managers, for the GREAT
GoLD CENTENNIAL MEDAL" under the
following rules:
saThis Medal (of geld) is to be awarded
only for . machine, product, or process,
exhibited this Centennial year, at the 45th
Exhibition of the American Institute OF
the city of New York. It can be awarded
only for a machine, product, or process, of
great value, decided Importance, and of
more than usual merit !; and then only by
q majority Of the whole Board of Trustees,
upon the written report of three judges,
whose report shall certify to the above
requirements, and after said report shall
have been approved by q majority of the
whole Board of Managers"
1t will be thus seen that the "Howe"
still leads all competitors-and we chal-
lenge all Sewing Machine Companies in
the land to produce an award of like ex-
eellence received in this CENTENNIAL
YEAR.
THE HOWE MACHINE CO..
1S3 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

the apparatus may be adjusted to any
weight that is to be put upon the ropes or
chains, or to any required velocity.
A jointed folding frame, I, is hinged to
the top of the frame, A, and supports two
rollers at its outer end.
In case of emergency the washstand is
rolled to some convenient place, say a win
dow or balcony, and if time permits the
folding frame, |, is made to project over
the window sill or balcony. The end of ei-
ther of the ropes wound on the drum is un-
hooked, and the imperiled person passes
the rope first over one of the loose pulleys
in the jOinted frame, then passes it around
his body, hooks it, and lets himself down
easily and safely. By this time, if there are
other inmates exposed, a second one un-
hooks the end of the other rope, and also
lowers himself to the ground, and in so
doing causes the drum to wind up the first
rope, ready torepeat the operation i'll favor
of a third occupant, an so on. Every person
descending winds one of the ropes on the
drum, and thus prepares the machine for
another. Should it be required, a line with
a weight at one end may be provided in
the apparatus, which may be attached by
one end to a hook on the pendulum rod.
while the end carrying the weight is let
down upon the pavement. By means of this
line SO connected with the pendulum rod,
persons descending will be enabled to check
their descent at will. But while this may
be very convenient when time enough is
allowed, and calm and order prevail, yet
the apparatus is so constructed that in
pressing emergencies no time is required
but what is strictly necessary to roll the
stand in some suitable place, take hold of
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

I the end Of one rope, and let ones sell
down, that is, few seconds at most.
In addition to the above mention
ed advantages, the apparatus hereih
described will be found of great
service to facilitate the ascension OF
outsiders into buildings in confla-
grafton, for the purpose of afording
assistance, putting out fires, saving
valuables, etc. 1t will also be found
a safe and convenient auxiliary to
masons engaged in erecting isolated
chimneys, to ascend and descend.
From the above it will appear OBJ
vious that the apparatus just de-
scribed possesses particular merits,
which can hardly fail to command
the attention of hotel keepers, own
ers or managers of large factories,
theatres, &C.. and of all true phi
lanthropists generally.
Among its chief merits may be
mentioned :-compactness, simpli-
city, cheapness, comeliness, all
readiness, strength, reliability com
fort, and above all the PERFECT
SAFETY with which the most
nervous or unskilIed persons may
avail themselves of it in pressing
emergencies. With such in appara-
tus at hand, everybody will feel
personally secure against danger
from fire.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30
TO CAPITALISTS AND MANUFACTURERS

You will as readily realize, it
is expected, the very important
inducements hereby offered for
investments.or speculation.
[ am prepared to receive prop
ositions for the sale of my patent,
or of State rights, or to have the.
Fire Escape manufactured on
royalty, and to give due consid-
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

GRAFTON to other arrangements
that might be proposed.
Respectfully,
J. M. LESCALE,
PaincourtviIle, La.
Address as above, or to
+. b. WOODWARD 4 Co,
Agents,
IA Kilby ST, Boston, Mass
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

Your attention is respectfully
called to the subject of the above
circular. You will readily realize
the Importance of the combina-
tions embodied in my invention,
which makes it unquestionably
the most practical, efficient and
reliable Fire Escape heretofore
introduced to the public.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

Your device pleases us in that it is
simple. 1t seems to us to present a splen
did Investment to the right parties, for we
see no reason why this Escape should not
take its place as candidate for favor and
receive a share of the support eonceded 10
others. There is room for it, and it will
most assuredly hold it's own. TIE price
you demand ior New York State ($l0U0) is
quite reasonabie.-F. L.. Hood,oayd d; To-,
IA Kil6y ST., Boston.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30
ARABIAN BITTERS

Purify the blood and strengthen the sys-
tenn, eradieFing the effect of dissipation.
maintain thk human frame in condition OF
heaithfulnesk dispel the Blues and all men
tai distemp&s, and relieve those whose
sendentary habits lay them open to de-
preston They prevent and cure Bilious
and other Fevers, Fever and Ague
chtils, Diarrh9a. Dysentery, Dys.
peps u, Sea-Sfekness, Collie, Cholera
cholera Morbus, and every complaint
Incidental to diet or atm sphere. Ladies
VIII lind them sovereign boon, as they
eradicate all traces OF Debility, Nervous.
ness lnertness, and Diseases peculiar to
the sex. ~
Depot, SIS Decatur Str, N. o.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

We conclude it is a practical invention
and, by making the proper effort, sales of
Territory can be made at fair rates.-Nash
d Co., 153 5 2,td st., Philadelphia.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

The apparatus seems to us to have
merits which will enable you to dispose
of it advsntageously.- d Co., 81
Park Row, n. u.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

We candidly think we can do rery arelt
in the sale of Rights in your Patent IS. s.
Kirk d. Co., 613 7h st Washington.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

We have no doubt we can sell your pa
tent at about $f2.000 to sl5 ,U00.-Shcrman
d Co., Aarshau, Mich
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

You have a good Patent.-R. ". Musse,'
81. Joseph, No.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

1t would be good thing to put one OF
your Fire Escapes in the Am. institute
Fair-M. j. Patton, 81 City Hall Place
n. 7.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

Your Invention is fair rival to all the
Fire-Escapes that ever came under our
notice. The market is deluged with Fire
Escapes, one more lamentable than the
other, and it is refreshing to see some
thing good in that hne.-H. Gerner d Son,
40 Chambers ST., ". z.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

Offered for the English Patent, fi0OO
tabout s5O00.l
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30

Can sell your Patent in Canada fol
5000, if secured without delay. Barrit
81 Park Ro,r, N 7.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-08-30
BRICKS! BRICKS

The undersigned, having enlarged his
BRICK YARD with the intention ofcarry-
ing his business on larger scale, solicits
as heretofore the patronage of his
friends, and is now prepared to deliver
Bricks at all landings between Donaldson
vile and Thibodaux at prices and condi-
tions to suit purchasers.
Address:
UL1ssE B. DUGAS.
Assumption Store.
~ Constantly ON hand a supply of
TYLE BRICKS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21


keep your salt and pepper boxes on
little shelf back Of or near the stove
and save your steps.
To bake potatoes quickly; pour
boiling water over them and let them
stand minute or so before putting into
the oven.
"A rag saturated in kerosene and
dipped into whiting. for cleaning tin
ware, Is much better than any thing else
We ever used.
A roast Of beef Is much nicer II,
when you put It into the pan TO bake,
you set II on the hot stove; let II brown
on one side, then turn and brown the
other; then add the hot water and sea-
soning and bake in q hot oven, and the
juice Is retained in the meat.
1t IL a good idea to keep supply
OF ironing holders made up; take old
cloths, fold As many thicknesses as you
want and cover with new piece OF
heavy cloth, lacking in the center, then
you can have q clean holder when nee
essary without having to stop aud make
one.
Keep your stove-blacking, brush
and plate handy, and after dinner each
day brush your stove, and you will find
It much nicer than washing it.; besides,
with an occasional brushing your stove
will always look nicely, and IL your
stove Is not kept looking clean the
whole kitchen looks untidy.
When mattresses and feather-beds
are soiled, mix equal quantities of soft
soap and pulverized wheat starch into
soft paste, and rub 1t thoroughly into
the spot. Let it dry in the sun; then
scrape of the paste, and wash it of
with sponge. If it does not look clean
when It is dry, apply it again. If
feather-beds have been in use some
years without being renovated, put them
on the grass when the rain pours heavily,
and let them become thoroughly wetted
Then turn on the other side, and let the
tickings have good soaking. When
the sun shines brightly, il will dry quick
ly. Let it lie out several days, bringing
i in at night to keep it from the dews
When i is perfectly dry, hang it on a
strong line, and beat it as you would
carpet, until all the dust is out OF it, and
you will have clean, sweet bed, as well
prepared as IL the feathers had been run
through machine with steaming ap-
paratus attached. II the hair-mattress-
es are lumpy, rip them open, take out
the hair, and pull it apart thoroughly;
then let it lie on the grass, and il il
does not rain, turn water over it and
shake it up well, and put it in basket
TO dry. Let the children pick it to
pieces when dried, and fill up the bed
evenly Take long upholsterer's
needle, with some strong Irvine, and
tack il down in diamonds, putting TO-
settle Of cotton into each place, il de-
sired, and it will look AS well as il You
had paid an upholsterer IS for doing
the work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21
BIG SAVING.

The Psshtigo Lumber Company's MiIk 81
Peshtigo, WIS.,, have shut down. The Mar
inette Eagle gives their cut Of this year q
follows; Harbor mill, lS4,72l logs, 34,2li,
20 feet Of lumber, 4,722,Oe Iath, $4,000
days, and cut an average OF 1G4, ia feet per
day.
Water mill, 7,i24 logs, 1913, s3I feet Of
lumber, 5,3ll 600 lath, mill run I54 a. DAYS.
and cut an average Of ~. :s9 feet per day.
In each mill the average has lsen for the
season 5000 feet Of lumber more than last
season.
The Harbor mill as shown above figures
out remarkable average which will proba-
bly, exceed any other mill Of the same ca
pacity In Wisconsin,. The Lockwood I'asrnf
slotted Circular Saws, manufactured by
Curtis 4 Co., 81. Louis, were used.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

The excessive corpulency ofsa eertsin
United States Senator has long been the buft
Of editorial Wit and spicy bon mott from the
pens Of Washington correspondence Few
persons have suspected that his obesity Wa :
disease, and liable 70 prove fatal Yet this Il
the sad fact. Excessive fatness u not only !
disease IN itself, but one liable 70 generate
other and more serious ones. Chemistry hae
at Lat revealed safe, sure. and reliable rem
edy for this abnormal condition of the eyttem
IN Allan's Anti-Fat DISTINGUISHED chemists
have pronounced It not only harmless, but
very beneficial 10 the system, while rems dying
the diseased condition. Sold by druggists
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

nrrA HuSIon, Chairman Congressional
Committee. Fifth Avenue Hotel DIAN srn-
~. Learn n the public prsss that Il Il the do
NON IN this city the current week. / take this
ubersy Of requesting that before you leave
an opportunity DO Afforded me- n sppearins
ySS q sus = 10 ssIs which
you arc charged Yours very respectfully,
i was resolved that Gov. Tndsn should ap-
row. and that Mayor Cooper. IN accordnp ce
past ".
sAmuelJ. Tildsn appeared before the Com
mittcc ON the sth and testified substantially
a. follows: The publication and trans,ations
OF IA" cipher kilograms In the New York pa
pers ..avo read. did not recognize 4 single
dispatch either ~ cipher or trs nsafion which
had evers en- before. never entered into
south Carolina or Florida. had no inform
cations were being carried on until saw the
Tr.sss. p4S had no }" ia S Ssw 'o no
ocni ngs with parties 20 these me-
x.saslons never authorised any
On the morning ~ November 20, is7e. Mrs. Col.
falton mentioned ia my presence that her
husband had gone for the cay. ] did net
@ s 1 ~sns s0n 10 Faas cut ss q sns
Later la tue day was called on by Mr. Coop
NJ, who was on the way down town and was
sola oy him that he had received an Offer
money, the vote Of South Carolina
said would authorize no such tran
ssction. nor spend money for any such
purpose The whole conversation occupied
only ter minutes. ! obtained Col. Pelfon's
address IN Ia Itimnre and autographed him 10
S Dom1 nome g. ! knew nothing OF ciphers that
and could not have translated them. With
regnru " florida, never saw one of the tel
e eeI either IN cipher or Translation. l
uiu not know-l was not fnformcd-that
NEGOTIATIONS were going on In regard
The Resurning Board. Some time Mr.. Marble
about the corruption OF the Returning Board
Oh FLORIDA. ] never saw any Of these dis
patches rclatingto Florida either In cipher
81 tfnnsla1ion- lniegard 10 the Oregon dis
pntciaes, did not know they came III cipher
until after the meeting Of the committee 10
investigate them. Some Of the dispatches
were addressed 10 my residence, Is Grnmercy
Park. don't know that any Of these dis.
patches were ever received there.
Y. When did you first hear OF the Florida
bribery A. From Marble lie simply men,
toned the circumstances after he had returned
from FLORIDA. lie gave me no details and
made no inquiries.
2. Did YOU make any inquiries from your
nephew about these corrupt propositions to
buy and sell, A. | did not
Y. Then you had no interest in II? A. Only
Interest Y stcppins f.
IRON, ~ Gnor., ,,i..'ua' you iehrntu
~ from p..,,or -. ,ha. nav ioaIn
lad been enrss.d ~ IN ,ross Ous nepns"
nert.d w.th ~. ,.,.,atns, Spn-
Won mn TEL cI,aa nnn sortn caronnn. nin
tou's r.latinns ~ Xxx. Na,ia,, w ~,.,,.,,,.s
4 tl,ourht TIC be.t u, y, ~, ~ ~ ,,'s,,
was tn 81. a. tba,,siy I'M, -. 49, ~ '.as'ss
,re fior da =. case '"o'en' '"s same 'hihs OF
o. You nave aid n Won iad anv t,,oa ~ IN.
these I,nard- venaliv fhe la n.r.
son OH would have chosen womb have l,,e..n
Col p..lton WHY did van mr. des,a 4. n,nna,
g call cooper's q II '~itt'- attention q the !
matters lest FELTON, might compromise the I