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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

BEIEF IFEMs-P -PERsOSAL.-The Hastings
Court meets on Saturday next, September
goth.
Mr.. II. {. Parsons. vice-prcsidcnt OF the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Compa-
ny, was in the city yesterday.
4 large PARTY OF colorcd eEcursioAiSts
LETT the city yesterday for Norfolk.
Dr.. j. ID. Pend!cton, Clerk OF the Fir-
ginia State Seuatc, was in the city ycster-
day.
The Wcstmore!and Club have removed
into their new clubhouse, at tie corner Of
Sixth and Grace streets.
The Governor bas appointed the follow
ing notares public: Charles B. Wiesnlan,
for the city Of Lynchburg, and 4. W. Mas
scy, for the county OF Sp9tsyvania.
4 formal application has been made to
Governor Holiday to appoint on behalf OF
the State Of Virginia delegates to the Nd
,ional Military Convention, which assem-
bles in St. Louis on the 10Th September.
Our towusman, Mr.. Thomas Potts, is in
Toronto, Can, where be went two weeks
since for the benefit OF his health. At The
Horticultural Gardens, on Thursday last,
he attended 4 grand Philharmonic Concert
given IN honor OF his EXcellency the Gov
ernor-G General, the Marquis Of LOrpe, and
her Royal Uighness the Princess Louise.
He gives glowing account OF I'll the p0ml)
and show Of the occasion and the beaatle>
Of his trip generally.
Dr.. Jud 3. Wood has returned TO thc city
after very successful hunting expedition
He party killed SIX deer and caught many
| fine bass.
Major Carpenter. OF the H4iifnr Record
and J. II. st. Andrew, OF The FarmviiIi
| Mercury, were in this city hast evening.
| Fl. +. {. Baskerville, Esq, and wife
OF this city, were registered at the Contl
mental Hotel, Paris, on Sunday.
Mr.. {. f. Palmer, OF Virginia, was re
oistercd at No. ., Rue Larrebe, Paris, OF
| Sunday
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\. SAKs & Co.,
BOYS AND CHILDRES'S CLoTHrERs,
1913 Main street

Ji1E SALE to take place II the Park Hotel THURS
DAY MORNING Is one that should commend itself
particularly tn the ladies. Among the articles adj
rerllsed are elegant Bed-Room SuitS. Carpets, Bed
ding, Pillows, SilTer-Plated Ware, Glassware
China and Crnc&cry, and many other articles use-
ful TO houSekeepers.
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= GOLDEN WEDDING.-An interesting event
was celebrated by Dir. John G. Stanard and
wife Yesterday viz. the fftieth annlver-
sary OF their wedding-day. Their children
and grandchildren were present, and the re-
union was an occasion OF much domestic
pleasure. Mr.. Stanard is an old and highly
respected citizen, and his many friends here
and elsewhere will join 10 wishing him
many happy returns OF the anniversary OF
his wedding day. ,l.t &. :.- .E
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

PARADE OF THE GRAYs YEsrERDAY.-The
Richmond Grays had their annual fall pa.
lade yesterday afternoon. They appeared
on the streets fifty strong, rank and his, In
full summer uniform, and presented nne
appearance. A pleasant feature OF tue oc-
casion was collation. gotten up by Messrs'
Erannan q Rees, both members OF The com
pany, which was served at the hall over SIG
west Cary street, and was heartily enjoyed
by the command, .3-
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POLICE COURT, MONDAT-Justice Joseph
j. White prcSidin1.-The following cases
were disposed of
Frederick Gibson (colored), charged With
felon!ously assaulting and beating Charles
Brown with intent to kill. Sent to the
Hastings Court for the Goth and committed
to Jail.
5amcs Page (colored), charged with as
saultin@ Robert Winston and threatening
10 kill Samuel +. McGchce. Fined $40.
George Lyon (colored), charged with as
saulting and beating Octavia Lyon. Con-
tinued until Tuesday and baied.
Daniel Watson Strother, charged with
stealing bay mare saddle, and bride, OF
the value OF Sl25, from James W. Boyd.
Committed until he can be sent to Warren
county, where the offence is alleged 10 have
been committed, and an order given to
Special Constable W. H. Taman to take ac-
cuscd 10 Warren county.
Spencer johnson (coored), charged with
stealing two pairs OF pants, Of the value of
IS, the property OF Edward Washington,
or in bis custody, on the 18th OF September.
Second offence OF petit larceny. Found
guilty, sent to Jail for sixty days, and pun
ished with thirty-nine stripes.
Israel Merriwether, charged with tres
passing on the premises OF Caroline Lind
say. Fined 81.
George Williams, charged with being a
rnetrnnt u,i. :.--"~'r. .'"N"7 81 ." or
and tiespassing on the property OF the Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad Company
Ordered to leave the city Immediately
nonresident.
Cornelius Gray (colored), charged with
stealing pocket-book, containing 60 cents,
from the person of Josephine Brown.
Found guilty of petit larceny, and punish
ed with thrty-nine stripes.
Charles Deioy, charged with being drunk
and disordcry on the streets. Fined 81 b.
Justice Crew.
J. L. Gentry and David Lewis, charged
with lighting and creating 4 disturbance on
the street. Fined 81 each by Justice Crew.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

GOOD TINE 10 purchase Your Blankets. whilst
they can be had AT such very low prices at EvY BRO
THEIRS. BE sure 10 look at the LID California and
Standard Blankets. LEVY BROTHERS also Cifcr
great Inducements in Black Al-Wool French CASH
inercS an! other dress Goods: also. In Flanncs,
Canton fiannclS. Shectlnss and Shirilucs,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

PREMATURE Loss OF TIE HAIR may lie Ell
tir,ly prevented by The use Of BrRSETT's CO.
COAI%E 1t has been used in thousands Of casi.S
where the hair was coming ont IN handsful, and Ens
never failed to promote healthy auI yigororouS
growth.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

MrLTITrDES or PEOPLE REQUIRE AN ALTER
TGYE 10 resi- ore The healthy action Of their system
aud correct the arrangements that creep into It,
AYERS SAESAPARILLA tones and vitalizes the
blood. aud restores the vigor OF health.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

THE LAST MONTH OF the great closing sale OF
hi Is j stefP III fnhs -f
ber. Do not put or buying or You Will miss The
great opportunity OF purchasing yo goods at lower
prices than YOU ever them.
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.Rirl,mond 0isuxtrh.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1e, ls7e.

!. Ris--, THE CIRCULATION OF TIE BIsrATCA
rs LARGER THAN THE CONFINED CIRCU-
LATToy OF ALL THE oTHER DAILY NETs-
PAPERs Of THE CITY. as - ~
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RUNAWAY ACCIDENT. after
noon between and 2 O'Clock the horse at
tached to wagon driven by Mr.. james
Hartley took fright in the northwestern
part OF the city and ran of. Mr.. Hartley
attempted to Jump out, and In doing so was
painfully Injured. The city ambulance was
summoned to his assistance. -, tiS =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

MASS. INST. OF TECHNOLOGY.
W. BOSTON.
CIVIL. MECHANICAL, and MINING ENGj-
NtERlNC, CHEMISTRY. Y.ARCHlTECrURE, =
TURAL HISTORY. &c. SCHOOL OF MECHANIC
ARTS. Entrance exalnination September 24th and
10th. mt 8 A. NJ. ROBERT Ii. RICHARDS.
3u 2S-2tawiw Secretary.
DEEkSKILL (N.Y.) MILITARY ACAD-
a EAIY. Send for illustrated SO page Circular
1879. ~ 14-eod2m
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v
Entered at the Post. Ofiee at Ricbmo ond, Va, as
r ...,, second-ciass matter.I -s-.~f,
WEATHER REPORT.

IyDrcATToNs FOR To-DAY.-For the Mid
die Atlantic States. warmer, partly cloudy
weather, 'soutberly winds, and falling ba
rometer. 4.sE s~.s.t
For the South Atlantic States, warmer
partly cloudy weather, occasional ligh,
rains, northeaSterly winds. generally shift.
ing to southerly, stationary or lower pres.
sure.
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EANCN CNENIOr SLIrINGS.

Large stock oFall 'hc styles, AMI viii be made
TO order lii the best manner at popular prices.
f.. Il. SPENLE e SON
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

The Twenty Sixth Annual Session begins MON
DAY, September 22, lS79.
An able and experienced faculty has been employ
e. native French teacher win have charge Of
the French classes and the language Will Ge spoken
by pupils.
Special provision made for thorough instruction
In MUSIC aul ART.
For information or catalogue. address the Prin-
c!pal, corner Tenth AID sIal shall Streets.
all 2S-codlm II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

A FINE CuEw-Chcapcst out-10c. Il plug 3 10
ihc pound, a: T. NlirLoSks,
lfi5 Ma!n street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHooL ASSOCIATION
The regular monthly meeting OF the Baptist
Sunday School Association was held Sunday
afternoon with the Sidney school. j. 5.
Winston, Esq, the president, occupied the
chair.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear,
mild, and pleasant. a .
ThBRaOMETEK YESTERDAY 6 I. d., so;
0 Il. ID, 63; noon, II; P. H., IA; Z.
IT,, IL; midnight. 90. .& .a.
Mean Temperature, &c So - IL .----
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AIRS. r. COLSTON'S SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE GIRLS,
sol EAST GRACE STREET. - Ill
The 6igh annpal session Of this school will be-
| GIN on the 18TH OF SEPTEMBER, 1879.

The eigfrh annual session Of this school will be
GIN on the 18TH OF SEPTEMBER, 1879.
TEACHERS: 9
MRS. COLSTON. PrincipsI-IIisicry. Geography
Mythology, Reading. Writing and Dictation.
MISS GRA1TAS-AIgctrd, Arithmetic, Geome-
try, Grammar. and History. g4f.,. .s...
PnoTEssoR WILLIAM VALENTINE viii have
charge Of the Department OF E1oculion, English
Literature. and Com posii ION. ay1.
MADAME CRESPI-French Department, and
gives daily lessons In Reading, Writing, and Con.
ycrsa,i0n. - .'-f ~ '..' 'A.ft
PROFESSOR yALENTIN E-German; also
FIR. nch. If desired. .. ..., f=s.
Miss PRICE-La,in.
/, The Principal, having determined to provide In
her school every faciliiy for impar,ing finished
education TO Young ladies' OF any age, has largely
increased her school-room accom- mOdatfons and
secured The services Of hiehlycompctent corps of
assistants and she won la call particular attention
10 the new department Of LIocntioD. which has in
the last few years risen to great prominence IN
F6ropean and American schools. and fer which she
has etn 50 fortunate 10 engage the assistance Of
The ACCOMPLISHED scholar and experienced tsscher.
Professor WILLIAM VALENTINE. ,
For circulars apply TO the prtncipal. 70 WesI IL
| Johnston. and at W.ltord's. an 30-cad9t
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AEUUNr PISGAH ACADEMY.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.,
F. PAGE ROBINSON, A. NJ, of Holtns institute;
GERMAN. FRENCH, and MUSIC,
a. FAIRFAX:
DRAWING and PAINTING,
=. LATANE.

This Is select school for young ladies, located
twenI y-scvcn miles from Richmond Number OF
pup,> limited 10 Hf'rep. The tenth session will
open Oh MONDAY the 9Th september, 1879.
TERMS:
Board and tuition In all literary branches s175 90
Music. with use OF instrument. 40 w
Deduction made In case Of more than one pupil
from same patron.
No extras.
For catalogue ard references, address the Princi-
pal. Miss f. PAGE ROBINSON, Aylett's post-office,
King William county, Va, Sc 4. cod
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EDUCaTraSAL.
IAEcGUIRES, SCHOOL. ar.
i IXl ,tp, 500, SOUTH THIRD STREET,

= EDUCHTfaNAE. 80 p" :.
AEcGUIRES, SCHOOL, ..IFe.s ..,3.55t
IXl ,v, 500, SOUTH THIRD STREET, t.
- s3" (saxrLE's Hill II -
-F3l JOHN p. MCssUlREsPr PrincipaI, y
Mathematics and Engiish fo,hcr younger classes);
Professor W: Q. ENGLISH. University OF Virginia
Professor TsoDRs ,MAssIa; Of Richmond College
rnsuaI cSaTaes.frcan s 500 TO sss. Monthly nay.
.menls Fifteenth session begins SEPTEMBER
25TH. SchooLrooIDs optnlfOr entrance sEPrEM
BER ODD. Procure circulars from bookstores, OF
from one Of The teachers. = - Sc 16-lm
MISS FLORENCE WALLER
- Will. REOPEN HE. SCHOOL -,
OCTOBER i, 1879. a.a
'4o2 EAST FRANKLIN sTREET.
fse 1921
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-09-16

WEAKNESS AND SICKNESS changed 10 health
and strength with HoP GlrrERS, aiways.
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w ANTED, 4 SITUATION TO NURSE
w TWO OR THREE CHILDREN. Can give
good city references. Address
"SETTLED NCrRSE.n
Sc ] 6-2tk care this Office
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RICHMOND COLLEGE,
RICHMOND, VA.

hocation healthfuI. Instruction thorough. En-
pen'~ moderate
Next session opens SEPTEMBER 18TH, aud
a!ose. June Il sth. -
lhe College comprises EIGHT INDEPENDENT
ninHnf:MC SCHOOLS and I SCHOOL OF LAW.
~ hsshs: Per session OF nine months lem.
and washingl, SllS
sC. HVGu opar', In messing clubs, about $3.50 per
WY ss99 a. The College boarding houses, from Sll
" '@cataiogues apply at the hooks torres or address
i. PURYEAR,
uoo. Chairman Of the Faculty.
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DAMPATlkE MALE ACADEMY,
Il KING WILLIAM COUNTY,
twenty five niles from Richmond. Va. The e|ev-
enth session viii begin OCTOBER l, 1879, and
end the last day Of June. 1880.
Mr.. JOHN PICKRELL, n Master of Arts of the
Cuir"rsi,y of Virginia, VIII have charge OF Tie
school as teacher.
TERMS: s250pcr scsslon-onc half 1st October,
balance February 18th. No extras.
Address THOMAS H. CARTER,
Sc 4-e1diOcl Richmond. Va.
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THE STATE CANVASS.

GRANT. RALLY OF THE C0NsEkv-
y AiIyES OF SaUTHsIDE vfRGTHTx.is1-
jsg al SASAHDAI. 25TH SEPTEMBER - =
AT - . A s*
Es- NOTION Ay. courrvy..
Hon.3. 2. TUCKER and 1thcr ssA,fnrutsraea
sseakt ~ wb address the bcoptes Come rre come
ALI Speaking 10 begin at 12 O'Clock H.
> ss"' .s.<9. iDR. f. g. BOOTHl g95
!. =. q. ,;,ls snperinte eHdent Conservative party.
Sc ID ''~' ~.t~#.fE &t@t#t Eo,,nf1t
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RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY,
Al 403 EAST MAIN STREET.
.TnHN II. POWELL. Principal.
MES + 8. ! ctfinTT;;r Associate Principals.
Tie next session begin, SEPTEMBER 22D.

JVNIN! PRIMARY DEPARTMENT..
The PrinCIaiS, recognizing The gre ~ advantage
to li:tlc children OF being trained under theI SUI
l-rr r~ion for The various classes "f the Primary De-
I.ariucn have organized such preparatory school.
Il VIII be pul IN the hands of lady Of long and
successful experience in teachirg little childleu ;
and. though IN Ihc same building, will he SO far do
tschcd that The children need no. come In contact
with the rest ot The school: nor will they be con-
hu"I more than three and II half or four hours per
day. Cbildre@ thus iraired from the beginning In
our methods Of instruction viii have very great aG
T3aiagC-rrce!yin- as ihtY viii do. the closcS, per-
>Cnal attention both from their instructor and from
tir ;'rihc pal tDd at the same charge that the pri
l,!r schools make viz. $50 per session.
Apply 10 III" Principals. or al the bookstores, FOR
Catalogues giving tul particulars.
go l .dtSc25
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MIR. II. Is. HARRISON, OF THE UNI
IVA EEESITT OF VIRGINIA, after four years
cynt ricncc, will omen SCHOOL FOR BOYS at
No. east Grace street, next door 10 DR.. Cull"n5,
OH SipTfNBE IS, 1879.
Number Of rupils limited to twenty.
Refers 10 Mr.. W. Gori!on McCabe, Petersburg
William =. Peters. Professor OF Latin, University
of Virginia Mr.. u. ". Pic rel and Dr. THOMAS
Pollard R!chnon! Va. and TO his former patrons,
Mr. W. ". Corcoran. Wushn n-tou. ID. G.: Miss Sa-
rah y. RardolEh, Elhcott City. Md: MIR. Edmund
Ruiin. Old CBurch post-otlcc. Hanover county.
For further information apply 10
M. Il. HARRISON,
l114 Main street.
SO J-pndlm care of A. A. Allen 4 Brother.
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"ANTED.-TH Ii e SU b 5 G III l. l. K
~ WISHES 10 RENT a STORE situated on
the ratlrCaf or canal. Address, stating iein!", G.
&C. i. W." Buckner's Station, Louisa couTty, Va
e S-d2t &Tst1*
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w rrJEST AS>IoraNJS. ILL ItrSGAIE
THE DUTIES OF HER SCHOOL on SEPTEM-
BER 23D.
Tile department for boys will be entirely separate
and different floor from the girls school. The
us unl Enrlsh branches. French, Latin, and Music
will be thoroughly taught.
ti' We 4-3tdGcol4t
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WANTED. By \ COLDHED WOMAN
" vito can give good recommendations. q SIT
UATIoS To 30 GENERAL HOU~EWbEh, "r
10 act ~ nurse and cham be smaid A':Irs,
sc lE-Ltk "MiID,n care Of ihiS rtt.".
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M GISS TANNERS Thirteenth
W. session of this school. viii begin MONDAY,
September l, 1879. Usual English branches taught
also, French. Lain, and Music. German taught by
competent professor. Apply at 701 west Main
street. opposite Park. au 2G-eodtOcl
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~ q r's3.

WANTED, Statesmen To |.ihE
w GENERAL STATE AGENCIES. &alar. a"d
expenses Gai. References ruQEir' II.
TRIUMPH MASEFAITjRh' GO.
sc l6-Cod2m 1l6 Monroe IT,. hirago. III.
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WANTED, TWO GOOD SHOE
W MAKERS. Apply 1T once to-
L.. RICHMOND,
So 1878 No. 3610 Lester ss1p4i Rockets
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.Rrief Eems.-Thers were services at the
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SCHOOL,
No. 100 EIGHTH STREET.

Tho srncnrh session of this school will begin
September 2oth' ieIs.
rr,,pc e. pEy SESSION:
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DIVERSITY SCHOOL, PETERS
this SCNOO!. FOR BOYS begins SEPTEMBER
29TH. Thorough preparation for The University OF
Virginia and other Colleges. Highly recomnended
by Ike Faculty and by Professors In special
"Schoolsr Of the University. For catalogue ad-
dress W. GOEDON MCrABE'
en- 0-cod,Se29 Prnelnal.
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WANTED. A No. / COOK, TO COOK,
~ WASH, ana IRON for u sInsli family. One
who has the best CT references .ay apply at 9 IL
eIst Main street. Sc lG-llk
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MISS SWAIN win receive a few pupils for Eo.
ChI. TUITION from october LIST at NO. III
GRACE STREET.
rrnNs StrIc'iY in advance. sc lO-Sk
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MISS TUCKER WILL REOPEN HER

on WEDNESDAY. Scrtrnber 2ith, al 3lS Cary
street. Tie boys and girls will occupy separate
schrU' U'rocms.
Special terms for beginners. au 2o-lm
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-01-29
a Woman's Device.

A few years ago, says an English
paper, when highway robberies were
more frequent than at present, the pas
sengers OF a s~tage-coach on its way to
town began to talk about robbers. One
gentleman, expressing much anxiety lest
he should lose ten guineas, was advised
by a lady who sat next to him to take it
from his pocket and slip it into his boot,
which he did Immediately. 1t was not
long before the coach was stopped by a
highwayman, who riding up to the win
dow on the lady's side, demanded her
money; she declared that she had none,
but if he would examine the gentleman's
boot he would there find ten guineas.
The gentleman submitted patiently, but
when the robber departed he loaded his
female travelling companion with abuse,
declaring her to be in confederacy with
the highwayman. She confessed that
appearances were against her, aud said if
the company in the stage would sup
with her the following evening in town,
she would explain her conduct which
appeared so mysterious. After some de-
bate they all accepted her invitation,
and the next evening, in calling on her,
were ushered into a magnificent room,
where an elegant supper was prepared.
When this was yer she produced a
pocketbook, and, addressing the gentle
man who had been robbed, said: "In
this book, sir, are bank notes to the
amount of $1,000. | thought it better
for you to lose ten g%uineas than me this
valuable property, which l had with me
last night. As you have been the means
of saving it entreat acceptance of this
bank bill of flO0."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-01-29
Explosives az Fire Kindlers.

Year after year warnings are publish
ed in the newspapers against the prac-
tice, in which some house-servants and
fewer housewives indulge, of kindling
fires with coal oil. Sometimes the warn
ing is a simple account of a fatal acct
dent, sometimes it is in comments there
on. The warnings, however, do not
seem to be needed, and now comes the
story of a oma who used blasting
powder with which to kindle a fire, and
caused an explosion, fatally injuripg
herself and two children. The use of
powder for kindling fires was not usual
in the army during the war, but the
fires were in the open air, and the
powder was used by men familiar
with its properties. They were, indeed,
50 we'll acquainted with the danger At
tending its use, that they never tried the
experiment until all other means mad
failed to quicken a fire. and then with
extreme caution. 1t is scarcely neces-
sary to say that all explosive compounds,
and all burning fluids, should be kept
away from the stove, and that, under no
circumstances, should an attempt be
made to add powder or oil to q fire. It
is bad enough to saturate wood with oil
before lighting it, which is a practice
very apt to lead to carelessness and
danger, but the attempted pouring of
oil on fame is an act Of suicide.-PhH-
Rdelphia LEDGER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-01-29
Newspaper Wit.

Wit is not so abundant in our news
papers. Yet it is not so infrequent.
When the Camden Post says A mans
character is like a %fence-you cannot
strengthen it by whitewash," it gives us
a genuine epigram. Quite as felicitous,
too, is this from the Cincinnati Breakfast
Table: "A tack points heavenward
when it the most mischief; it has
many human imitators." A bright turn
to a familiar quotation is given by the
Biddeford Miniature, thus: "'Iam thy
fathers spirit as the pint flask said to
the inquisitive urchin who had been
investigating the cupboard" MI. Tai
mage having claimed that hell has four
gates, the Buffalo Express hopes they
open outward, SO as to give easy egress
in case of fire. The Hackensack Repub-
hcan gave a witty conceit when it said
last fall: "The leaves of trees, like
summer boarders with bills unpaid, take
their departure leaving their trunks
behind them" The following is evident
ly stolen from the English: At dinner
the host introduces to the favorable
notice of the company splendid trufled
pheasant amid murmurs of admiration.
"Isn't it a beauty?" he says, "Dr. So
and-so gave it to me-killed it himself"
cav, what was he treating it for?" says
one of the guests. This, which is going
the rounds without credit, bears evidence
of origin in the New York World news
paper: GA thorn in the bush is worth
a dozen in the hand"