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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-25
BLANC ILLUSION
FOR THE COMPLEXION.

Is recommended as q Necessary ACCOMPANIMENT 10
every lady's toilet.
1T imparts the natural smoothness and delicacy OF
| youth to the complexion; not alone obscurlng
ali blemishes, but giving tone and vitality TO the
texture of the skin. 1t cannot be Chased among
ordinary Lily Whites face powders, but is pre-
pared with view to meet the special wants OF the
most refined and fastidious lady. Nothing enters
into its composition but the most strictly pure H.
Uredients and all Of harmless nature. These pf
SnIiarities have insured for il the PATRONAGE.
ladies of the highest social circles, who tor years
have used it exclusively. Ii has done much to dis
sipate the prejudice against the use OF articles 10
enhance female beauty. ~
It is put up in handsome metal boxes, Is oeh-
ciously perfamed, and Fet4ils at 80 cents
HENRY TETLOW,
Nos. 122 and 124 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA
For sale by JOHN BENesToN, Rock Island
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MEDICAL.
(qticura
SCR0FULA

The scourge of mankind.-Old methods
OF treatment and remedies fraud upon
humanity. "A revolution in the treat
ment of blood and skin humors a GER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-25
MEDICAL
TuDGE NOT

-. orperience with travelling quacks, but coE
pas. v11tft The located Physician, the cele-
SUN brated Specialist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-25
JAMAICA GINGER
m -.
htownS'n9es'
eGeOcgtck eOto0n
7': isas: IgsaRsasqpee''a,

Purchasers of Browns Ginger are warned ap aipst
plratlcal counterfeits intended to be sold on the
splendid reputation of this matchless article All
REAL Browns Ginger is prepared by FREDERICK
BROWN, Philadelphia, and the label bearing his
name is incorporated with his private u s. Inter
nal Revenue Stamy, to counterfeit which is felony
Browns Ginger-for Travellers use
Browns Ginger-for Summer Complaint.
Browns Ginger-for Cramps and Collie.
Browns Ginger-for Sea Sickness, Nausea.
Browns GInger-for Stimulant; no reaction.
Browns Grnger-used by Army and Navy.
Browns Ginger-used all over the Wcrld.
Browns Ginger-counteracts impure Water.
Browns Ginger-prevents Malarial Disease.
Browns Congratulations Summer Drink.
Browns Ginger-excellent in Rheumatism
Everybody knows the value of Browns Ginger 81
a household necessity and preventive of disease
Be sure your druggist gives you the right kind
Browns Ginger, as described above.
FREDERICK BROWN,
Philadelphia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-25

tainty,
1t does not take long for the weary invalid to lose
faith in medicine. 'Pahy after patty is exhausted
remedy after remedy is tried, and found wanting,
until the unhappy victim of medical science (Y)
adandOns the struggle and resigns himself to his
fate. The treatment of chronic disease of the blood
for five hundred years has been hcartess fraud
upon man kind. 1t is hardly question whether
the practice of medicine has not been curse rath-
er than blessing Beginning in the earlier centu-
rses with charms, conjurations,, amuets, rings the
seventh son of the seventh son. the oil of lizards
originating in ignorance and superstition, until we
reach the coming of 'Pharaceleus, the Adam of
the medical world, who first brought sin into the
profession. - He introduced mercury for the treat
ment of the diseases under consideration For four
hundred years this mineral poison has shattered the
coz stltuuons OF manklnd,and is to-day the specific
of the medical schools for scrofuia Injections
Contrast this virulent. corrosive nnisnn win tie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
RAELKG ADS.
WASHINGTON q OHIO RAILRoAU
WINTER ARRANGEMENT,
BEGINNING Oct. a. 1870

Beginning Oct. 4. 1879.
The MAIL TRAIN will lesve Washington a,
9oO q. m: and Ale1sndria at 05 = m. daily
except sunday; pass Leeeburg, going west.
WARD, at II III a. N and arrive at Round Hill
at IL N. Leave Round Hill at 1890 p. NJ; pass
teesDurg. going eastward, at 10 y. M, and ct.
rive st Alexandria at S:l5 p. M, and 8. Wash.
inSton at 80 - IL
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN willos
Washington at 70 and Alexandria at { rs pm,
daily except Sunday, ana strive st Leesburs
at & 10 p. m. Leave Leesburg At G 90 q. a.
and strive at Alexandria ct SIS a. M, and
Washington at 8 81 b m.
SET Passengers from Washington will tass
sac Washington and Chic cars at tue Baltimore
u Potomac Railroad station ats u q. m. and 70
p. NJ, and 20 through without change CT cas-
the 500 am. train from Alexandra and Il. 81
p. 70. train from Round Hill connect at Eoun,
Hill with Harris Dsily Line OF Coaehs.
for Snickersville: Berryville and Winchester;
also with Resmer' 8 Line Of Coaches which leave
Leesburg daily for Aldo and Middleburs,
Both trains, westward make close connections
81 Vienna, with Sissou's Line of Stages for FAN
fax Court House.
Communication Gsc&eis. IL cts per mite
annrsl tiesS eaa, $50.
i 81. HAVENEK,
oct l--ti General Ticket q gen,
nv o.. VIKG. MIDLAND y Il, =. Il b
W. JOHN s. BARBOUR Recover.
On and after SUNDAY Sept. IA. 1879 Pas
sengor trains will run as follows:
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Aleva(rdria Oazette
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER u

APRIL was enc Of the most eventful months
10 the history Of the late war, as the following
re nsrkable occurrences sufficient attest! The
record IS oae ofthe mes: striking and remark
able, that has ever occurred in our country S
history:
Apfi: y. lSGl-Fort Sumpter attacked aud
surrendered.
Aprit 10. lS6l--Sy,h Massachusetts, regi-
ment attacked 10 Baltimore.
Apr! II. lSGl---Virginia passed !hs ordiI-
alce CT secession.
April 9, lS6l-Blockado of Virginia com
menced.
April 20 lSGl-Norlolk evacuated by the
Federal troop; the destruction Of the Gosport
navy yard attempted.
April II. leGI---Hsrrer's Ferry evacuated,
aud the bulldogs fled.
April Oh a1d lib. lSG2-Battle of Shiloh
fought.
April ,, 1s6j-Petcrsburg and Richmond
evacuated by the CoDfedcrhtcs.
April ., lSGj--Gcu. Lee surrendered.
April II lSGj-Abraham LiIcoln sssssinated
attempted assassination OF Seward. Johrson
made President.
April lG, lSG5-J, tf.rson Davis captured.
April H.. lSG5-GeD. John:cn surrendered
TO Gen. ShermaD.
April 10, 1SGj-FuneraI Of Lincoln.
April %. lSG5-Jobn Wilkes Boothe Lin.
ccD' s assassin, sho. ard killed.
What list Ct startling and sad events ali TO
have occurred, durOg the war; aud all to have
taken place 10 the month of April, 10 the years
1851. 62 and 'G5 !-RocImghanI Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

Virginia: In the Clerks ofice of tao Cor
w. poration Court of the city of Ale1sndIs,
on the 18th day OF September, 1879.
Virginia Ellen Lawson. by Presley Beach, her
next friend. complainant, against James 4.
Lawson, defendant. In chsncery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to obtain S
decree divorcing tie complainant, Virginia ii.
len Lawson, from the bond of mstrimony with
the defendant, James X. Lswaon.
The defendant, James 4. Lawsou, not
having entered his appearance and given
security according to the oct Of Assembly
and the, rules of this Court, and it ap.
pearing by affidavit that no is not a resident OF
this State, it is ordered that the said defendant
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this order, and do what is necessary 10
protect his interest in this suit and that copy
OF this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex.
andrla Gazette, newspaper published in the
city OF Alexandria, once week for four sue.
cesslye weeks, and posted at the front door Of
the Court House of this city. A copy, test:
MORTON MAKYE. Clerk.
Albert Stuart, p. q. sep3C-w4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

KELLY STEEL BARB VENICE WIRE
AZ -one pound to Il rod-We have just re-.
ceived 8 supply of tho above Fence Wire, which
Is the latest patent. most approved and cheapest
Barb Fence Wire on the market An exsmins
ton as to IT'D merits. and compsrison.o prices
is solicited Call ut SO King street, corner Of
Royal, Alexandria, Va. No trouble to show
goods.
SEPT IT CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

GAPANULE.-GOOD FOR MAN AND
~ BEAST-It cures Wounds, Bruises, Sprsins,
Sores, (o!d and new stops Bleeding promptly y,
lakes the lire out Of Burns and Scslds, removes
lnhammaLorY Pain, such AS Headache, Neural
xis, Backsche, etc; takes the soreness out of
Bunions and Corns, curing them. and Is a GER
tain cure for Chilblains. 1t is the lest Head
wash ever used. For sale by
aug8 l., STABLER Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

Germantown Wool, Zephyr Worited, Shet.
lsnd Floss and German Wooden Yarns As
usual. our stock is complete
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

Hosiery Of every siZe in English, French
German and Domestic; over so new and beauti.
tul patterns for tho present season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
FISH DEALERS.
DOTONAC HERRING.

DOIOMAC HERRING
30 bbs select Family Roe Herring.
Is half bbls select Family Roe Rerrins.
20 bbls Shad.
10 half bbla Shad.
Is kits Spiced Shsd Roe, and full line OF
Eastern Herring and Mackerel for sale By
mysO w. A. JOHNSON & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

The steamers of this company make connec-
tons at Norfolk for Boston and all points East
at New York with all points West and North
west, and at Alexandria with Virginia Midland
Railroad and Washington and Ohio Railroad.
Through rates given and freight handled care.
fully and promptly. For further iniorma.io q
apply to F. A. REED, Agent.
Jsnney's wharf.
SAMUEL BACON, President.
Office under Natl. Metrop. Bsrk,
sep 21-tf Washinpton d. @.
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TEPHYR WORSTEDS, Germantown Woods
IL and Knitting Yarns, in al shades and colors,
sep29 Ate g. BEKRY,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

7 AIDES AND CHILDREN'S MEHINO
~ VESTS and PANTS, oil sizes and qusli-
Ties, at g. 9. BERRY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
South Boput.
II all. Express
n ortiz Bound.

Taii, Southwark. connoc.s St Gordousvills
with Ches. u Ohio K. H., East and West. a!
Lynclburs, connects witt Atlsntic. Miss. Y
Nashville, Now OrIe.a, Memphis, Little Roe.
and Texas-aud st Danyils with Richmond &
Danvile (. 4, TO South .ai Southwest.
Express Southwark connects q. Go,donsvit,
to all points on Ches & Ohio. aal. at DanpMs.
to all tic South and Southwest!
MIXED TRAINS for Main Line lelve A..
! e1audris daily, except Sunday, 800 q. m aal
! Us p. m, and returning arrive y! Alex. ldr,a
l 90 p. N. and 5 Us p. m.
For II MANASSAS LIN i leave Wasaiug.oa
7CO q. m. and Alexandria ! Is d. m, daily.
connecting with the Valley Road East sat
West. Leave Stras5urg % p. m arriving 1t
Alexandria ut 81 p. III.
MIXED TRAIN FOR MANASSAS DIV
ISION Leaves Alexandria Tuesday, Tnursl.y
| and Saturday, at 81 "a and returns Mn
| day. Wednesday and Friday y. 2 50 y. N.
For Middleburg, daily connection ut P;aiH.
station.
For Upporvile regular connection at psa.
| plane,
For WARaENTON, loa7s Wsshingtop Al
20 a. M. ard Is p. m. daily.
All trains make good CONNECTIONS, al Wsst'
ington, to and from North and West.
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington al
I 90 a. m. running through without change,
| On Express train, leaving Washington 1T 6 ID
p. M Marks Adjustable Reclining Chair Oar,
| with extra charge only 81, through 10 Dsnviie,
| connecting to all SOuth.
| Excursion tickets Oh sale at low rates to tbs
celebrated Resorts OF Virginia and West Vir.
| gna
Through tickols very low to the South aha
| Southwest.
| sep IL j, u. B&3ADUS, L. Il. a.
1879 GREAT 1879
TO THE f EoETa y a5 81 s sSTEH
~ DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL Rails, SPLENptD sUENEHr
MAGNIFICENT BQUIPAENT
June 80, 1879.
Trains leave Washington from depot of BAL.
ner of Sixth and Is st1 aets, as follows:
For Philadelphia, New York and the East,
lac p. m, daily, except Sunday. and
l0lb =. III daily, with Palace Cars. Lin,
itod E!pTess OF Pullman Psrior Csrs ,3na
m; daily, except sanGsy. For Philsdsphis
. 50 AN, except Sunday end $50 p. m. daily,
For Pitlsburg and the Wost lU.3G a. 10 daily, WIFE
Pa;lor Cars to Pittsbu-g; lao p. M. dAj!v
with Palace Car 10 Uhicsgo.
For Csnsndagus and tbs North, 6 20 d. ~,
except Sunday AMI 7.40 2. dsiy. excsp;
Saturday, with Palace uar Cansndaisua
For Watkins 1880 y. n. daily except San
For usS baltimore, c u, s.s5, $50 and 1880 +. n
l.30, 40, 4.20. $50, f.40 and 1918 D. m.
On Sunday, 1880 a. NJ; go, 40 and 1915
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Alexundris G. 7.l5, 8, 9, and IL a.r An.
ll5, 8. 40. s. 600. 7, snd ll.3O p. III ,.
Sunday st 3 g. M. and 1.l5 and p. ~
Trains lesye AleIaldria for Wasninstou. q c.
no 500, GOO, 10 and IL ALL, 20. s. sos
and p. N. and II night.
On Sunday at g. 90 and 10 a. m. snd % nm
THROUGH TRAIN FOR yHE SOUTH yls
Quantico and Richmond, will leave Alexan.
dris at 40 e. m. daily and 90 p. m. daily
except Sunday.
Tickets and information can be procured q
Prin2ipAl railroad stations and ticket Offices
Southeast. L. 7. WARMER,
Ger'!. Passenger Agent
General Manager myl4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

Corsets al 5Oc roc. 81, 81 IS snd 81 80 p pr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

SPICES-Msce, Cloves, Allspice Nutmega,
~ Race Ginger, Green Ginger. White Jsma.
ca Ginger, Black Pepper, White Pepper. Long
Pepper, Cheyenne Pepper, African Bird Pep
pers, White and Black Mustard Seed, Corisnder
Sesd: Canary Seed. Aniseed, and Genuine Bng-
lish Ground Mustard. For sale by
au27 JANNEY GO
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CemmEssHeN aasgCHANgs


CHAs. s. TA1LoR, Jr.,
(Late of j. T. Bockhau &c Co..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND FEED DEALER,
Agent for
j. B. FICkLEN & SONS
GEl,EBsATED BRIDGEWATER FAMILY
FLOUR,
II North Union street,
jan . Alexandria, Virginia.
HARhoN 6 SMITH
WHOLESALE
GROUEKA AND GENERAL CON MlaSlnN
EHCHaNTE,
Garner Prince and Royal s,s..
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Cousignments of Grain and Country Produce
solicited and prompt returns made. ~
W. 4. JOHNSON JOHN T. HAMMOND.
w =. JOHNSON s. CO,
WHOLESALE GROUERs.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand GIBSON'S XIX, Xxx, XXXX
end pURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET
and MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAk.
ER'S and THOMPSON PURE RYE
WHISTLES, TO which they invite the attention
of tho trada.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited. for which they guarantee the
highest msrke. prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner CT Cameron and Royal sts.
Alexandria, Va my II
HARLo" BROS
WHOLESALE
GROCERS. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
JOHN GIBSONS SON 6 cos CABlEET
y, X& and XXX WHISTLES, snd
| Thompson's Pure Rye Whiskey; Foreign
Wines and Brandies, Ale. Porter
snd ChampSgnes.
Gg-AGENCY OF THE LAFLAND s.
RAND POWDER COMPANY.
N. W COR. CAMERON AND ROYAL SITS.
Coffee roasted for tho trade at 75c per sack.
my eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
EtALL AND WINTER OPENING.

Ladies Gents, Misses Boys and Infants
Marlho Underwear; a large ST. OK to select
from prices from PC to So each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
4. s. LEADBEATER Sc BRO.

l. the celebrated ounce SATISFACTION
TWIST TOBACCO, made expressly to order
by Daniel Lyon, of Danvile, We, to which we
invite the attention Of the trade
sep1 w. a. JOHNSON & co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
FOR NEW YORK .

FOR NEW YORK.
STEd.nEFsS T.. C.. K.S.IG NrSYD JOHN
GEREO.S'
EVERY FRIDAY, at II H.; and returning,
leave New York. from pier Al, East river, EV-
cry SATURDAY. at o'clock p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

FOR POTOMAC RIVER.
EVERY MONDAY, THURSDAY and SAT.
URDAY, at 7.SO o. m returning on slteraste
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

Silk and Linen Eandkerchiers and Mock ear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15
FANCY GOODS.
FERGUSON & BIO

HOSIERY, GLOVES, Handkerchief, Col
- lara and CIn: in great variety. at
G. q. BERRY S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

pOWELLS PREPARED CHEMICALS
= FOR WHEAT are we'll known in this sec
ton, and are uneqused. We are prepared to
MI all orders at Baltimore prices, the farmer
thus saving freight. Also Ground Salt Cake,
Nitrate Soda, Sulphste Msgnesis. Sulphste
Ammonia, &c.
oct9 ES. LEADBEATER Sc BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

OS BBLS REFINED SUGARS for sale BY
Ac sep16 HARMON & SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-15

PASKETSl BASKETS Open and Coyere
- Willow and Split Baskets full line, jus
received and for sale low at
oct7 j. G. MILBURN,S.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-05-03
Cultivation of spinacb.

The French call this desirable vegetable
the "scavenger the stomach, because it is
o. healthful an article of food in the early
spring time, and in the city markets it al
ways finds plenty of purchasers, but it is not
cultivated in the country as plentifully as
its merits demand. Cowslips, dandelions,
and beet greens supercede it almost entirely;
but to my taste none of them equal spinach
in the delicacy of its favor. 1t is gross
feeder, requiring rich heavy soil to grow it
as rapidly as it demands-Gt will not -four
ish in poor sandy garden but if the seeds
are sown very early, they will come forward
quickly, and make avery palatable addition
to the table. There are two kinds of spin
ach; the round leaf, prickly spinach,
which is used for fall planting, and can be
sowed early in octoberS in rows so far apart
that they can be kept free from weeds.
When snow threatens, the beds can be COW
cred with stable litter or dried leaves, and
the plants will need no care until the frost
is out of the ground, when the soil can be
dug up lightly and top dressing of man
ure given.
In the suburbs Of large cities, spinach is
one Of the most productive of early crops,
and it is cut very often, and sold in great
quantities. Cultirdtor.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-05-03
ORDER DAKOTA COURT.

Mr.. Wcbster's attorney (rising and ad-
dressing the attorney for the other side)-I
call you a coward and liar.
The Court-St down, sir.
Mr.. Websters attorney-He is a coward
and liar.
This Court-I tell you to sit down and be
quiet,
Mr.. Webster's attorney-He is a coward
and liar.
The Court-If you don't sit down and
keep quiet you will be sorry.
Mr.. Webster's attorney-He is
In the subsequent proceedings the Court
took hand. 1t swiftly glided from its seal
and placed its powerful grasp upon the coat
collar of the attorney for Mr.. Webster. There
was a momentary void in the understand
ing Of that gentleman. The morning stars
began to sing together in his ears, anc
danced before his vision. Then he found
himsef outside the building, without any
hat and the dusty zephyrs playing througt
his luxurious mustache. Parties in the room
as innocent spectators aver that the feet o
the attorney for Mr.. Webster did not toucl
the floor after the muscles of the hand Of th,
Court had contracted upon the collar of hi
coat YanktoOn Press.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-05-03
FACINs,sDEATU.

Brother Gardner was whitewashing the
back end of an old house on Catharine street
when the staging gave away and he had
fall Of about ffteen feet. He was senseless
when picked up, but a man poured about
gallon Of water down his back and brought
him toi Mr.. Gardner thus explained mat
tere to the reporters
Wal, was up dary an dar was de honse,
an dar was de scafTold, an dar we sll was
Il was Jess drawin' that brush aroun to kill
when felt a goneness Seemed was
prancin' around on de air, wild no chance to
dig in my toes"
",why didn't you fall at once and have the
affair off your mind7" asked the policeman.
"why didn't fall? Why, sab, Il was
falling all de time. went down aboul fif-
ty feet head fust, an l changed, and went
sideways, and den struck on one foot and
boat ears. All dis time was doin some
powerful thinkin, l was"
"Did you think of oysters fried with
crumbs ?" asked the reporter. .... n
Doan' be talkin' dat way, boy. linen.
bered all my bad deeds while l was gwinC
down an call out dat would live q better
life if de shock didn't kin me-"
In the group was a colored man whose
face frightened at these words and he softly
asked.
"Brudder Gardner, doan' you remember
de 50 you borrowed O. me ?"
al do" .... ...... ~
"Den pay it. han 1t over. De shock
didn't kill you, and now begin on dat better
life"
Brudder Jones'" solemnly replied Gard
ner, " de shock didn't kill me dead, but befo
pays out any money lse gwine to await dc
result on my nervous system. l'pears to b'
all right, but possumly may be fatally in
iured in some of de corners and not know il
for a month. G'lang, brudder. Jones, an
doan rob the cradle and de grave -
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-05-03
TOO NEAR HIS FIGURE.

On one occasion when General Butler was
ia command at New Orleans, a Colonel up
in the Red River region made application
for furlough, which was refused him.
Soon after the Colonel left his command
without permission and went to New Or
leans where he was arrested and put in irons
as deserter, Upon an intilnation that he
wished to make an explanation, General b.
had him brought to his headquarters.
Well, sir" said the General, sternly,
what have you to say in explanation OF your
conduetF'
"Well, General, there are two Jews up
yonder who have some cotton they wanted
to get through my lines. First they offered
me $500 which refused Then they offered
81 600, then IS 900, then S25 900, aud at last
they offered 100000; and tell you GEN
eral, tACy I0ers getting 50 near MY figure, !
thoggk, ia ksifsr caps /"