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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-09

CHARGED WITH PErTY LAECENY-C. H.
Foster made complaint At the Station-hcuse
yesterday against Louis Robinson (colored},
who was recently in the Police Court as Il
defendant in q case in which Charles
Slaughter accused him Of shooting him in
the thigh, the result of the trial being Rob
inson's acquittal on the ground OF self
defense. Fosters statement is to the effect
that Sunday evening he was playing stud
horse poker in a saloon with party Of
men, including Robinson. and the latter,
who sat near him, let MIN have q glimpse
Of his Robinson 81 buried card which Fos-
ter says was a ninc-spot. Foster. being
thus enabled to size up Robinson 5
hand, bet against it; but, when the hands
were shown, Rohinson's bottom card
proved to he queen, which, Foster claims,
was substituted for the nine-spot to cheat
him. Robinson took the money and re-
fused to surrender it, and now he will have
to answer to a charge of petty larceny in
consequence.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-09

HOSES AERIyED-Two carloads Of race
horses from Oakland arrived by the express
train at 2:l0 P N. yesterday, and went ont
To the park and Shears stables. Among
them were An;co, Anteyolo, Philip s, Al
len Roy, VanderIyn, Menlo, Colonel Hawk
ms, Rarus, Jr., james H., Kismct la
Grange and others, aggrcgating ..
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-09

To-day, and every day, the Pavilion Will
open at 10 A. NJ, close at , p NJ, open
at P. n. close at II p. NJ, except
Saturdays. Stock grounds are open during
the day and need several yisitations in
order to get around" no such large dis
play having ever been made here before.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-09-09

Police DarAu-Thc Chief of Police has
made the following detail of officers for
the next two weeks Day watch-Beat J.,
officer Ash beat ,, officer Arlington beat
3. officer Sullivan; beat /, officer Coiicy.
Night watch -Bcat l. officers Farrell and
Nash beat , officers Wing and Footc
beat ,, officers Rider and Scroggs beat {,
officers Woods. O'iIarc and Billart. Al
the park, officers Frazcc and Franks. Al
the Station-house, officer De Pay Jalcrs
Day watch, officer Farren night watch,
officer FredcriCkS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

WHY SHE DIDN'T.-Ay young woman from
the country was suing her ex.sweetheart for
breach of promise, and the lawyers were, as
usual, making all sorts of inquisitive inter.
rogations.
you say" remarked one 'that the defen-
dant frequently sat very close to you?"
Eyes SIR" was the reply, with hectic
flush
Chow close?"
"Cose enough SOS one cheer was all the
settin' room we needed"
"And you say he put bis arm around
you ?"
mo, didn't"
"What did you say, then ?"
~ said he put both arms around me-"
"Then what %
"He hugged me-"
"Very hard?
"Yes. he did. So hard that | came purity
near holerin' right out"
"Why didn't you holler"
Cause"
That's no reason. Be explicit please; be-
cause what?" ;,
"Cause, was aieered he'd STOP"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
"Tbe Accident was due to Carelessne SIS.

So said the Coroner's Jury, and censured
the switch-tender who was said to have care
lessly left the switch open. Examination
showed that the poor fellow was nervous
from over-work, and that his constitution
was badly run down by under feeding, the
result of poor pay. What he needed was
bottle or two of Browns Iron Bitters, which
would have toned up his nerves, and
strengthened him in mind and body. Mr..
Thos. Jones. Newark, Ohio, takes pleasure
in saying, Browns Iron Bitters completely
cured me of weakness, debility and poor ap
petite. 1t gave entire satisfaction"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
DRT GOODS
BLANKET SAT,F1
EXTRAORDINARY
The entire production of the
DRT GOODS.

FALLS OF sCHYULKlLL BLANKET MILLS
Were sold at auction in New York early in Au
gust through Wimcrding, Hognet & Co., Auction
GERS.
| These Blankets arc the celebrated manufacture
| of John Dobson, and are the most popular line al
Blankets for fine retail trade manufactured in the
country.
As the prices obtained 1T auction were from p
to 33l;; per cent less than last years prices, we
confidently believe wc arc in position TO offer to
our customers superior make of Blankets at the
LOWEST PRICE EVER NAMED for tirst-class
grades Below we quote a few prices
1o.4 WHITE BLANKETS, fair quality, only
81 80 per pair
1914 WHITE BLANKETS, good quality, only
81 75 per pair.
ia WHITE BLANKETS fair uuality. only
50 per pair.
III WHITE BLANKETS good quality, only
50 25 per pair.
1914 WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, extra quail
ty, only So per pair.
Id WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, extra quail
ity, 81 per pair.
1O-4 WHITE ALL WOOL BLANKETS, extra
quality, So so per pair.
Ill WHITE ALL WOOL BLANKETS, extra
quality, only 81 50 per pair.
1O.1 WHITE Wool BLANKETS, superior
quality, only 81 per pair.
Ill WHITE WOOL BLANKETS superior
quality, only So per pair
III SCARLET BLANKETS, good quality,
only So 80 per pair.
1O-4 SILVER GREY BLANKETS, good quail
ty, only 81 so per pair.
Ia NOTIFIED GREY BLANKETS, extra
quality, only 81 per pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24

TNcTJSH PRINTED CHAMBER SETS-lO
Hu;aoas Now Patterns at 1915. Call and
see them. [sep4l E. j. MILLER & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
AGRICULTURAL.
EARMERS' GOODS.

l.
SHEEP DIP. a highly concentrated fluid for
washing Sheep and Lambs. One gallon is sutli-
cient for about one hundred Sheep; also used for
washing Cattle, Horses and other domestic animals.
SULPHITE OF CALCIUM for preserving cider
by arresting fermentation.
MACHINE OIL of various grades from Sperm
and Lard to the dark Lnbrcating Petroleum.
READY MINED PAINTS of all shades and OF
various qualities; also new Paint Oil to be used
alone with etrth paints for roofs, barns. fences, &c
Improved and Perfected Butter Color, Window
Glass Putty, &c.
aug26 E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
FERTILIZERS.

BRUNNER'S FINE GROUND RAW BONE,
guaranteed pure.
BELLE HAVEN PHOSPHATE, frst-class
Ammonatcd Phosphate
DISSOLVED SOUTH CAROLINA PHOS-
PHATE, guaranteed equal to amy in the market
We confidently offer the above goods 20 the
Farmer beiug assured that no better Fertilizers
arc offered For sale low by
JAMESON & COCHRAN,
aug22-dtf 69 Cameron street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
Herbert Bryant,
NO. 25 KING STREET,

NO. % KING STREET,
Offers tho CHAMPION BINDERS, SINGLE
REAPERS, COMBINED DRoPPERS aud sl%-
GLE MOWERS.
THOMAS HAY RAkES.
MUDGETT HAY TEDDERS.
A full stock of REPAIRS BINDER TWlNE,
&C., &c.
GRAIN CRADLES, GRASS SCYTIIES, &c, &c.
MALTA DOUBLE and SINGLE SHOVEL
PLOWS, MALTA WALKING CULTlNATOkS,
IRON AGE CULTIvATORS. the GILFlN
SULKY PLOW.
WEBSTER FARM WAGONS. for one two
three and four horses. my3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
NOTICE
NOTICE
NpECIAL ELECTION NOTICE.

Pursuant to a resolution of the Common Coun-
oil If the CITY of Alexandria, adopted June 24th
1851 special election will be held in the Third ire
Ward of this city at the usual voting place in the
said ward, on .ooroDrp 100.
TUESDAY, the 14th day of OCTOBER, 1854 =,
n elect member of the Common Council, to MI
the tb vacsncy occasioned by the death of Malcolm
Mclean, Nc esq. The pollswill be open from sunrise
10 sunset of that day. And the Judges and Com
m;ssoners OF the General Election were author
;zed TO hold the said special election. ,ro,
~ ~ Clerk Common Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
S + &c | 4 l..

As we have all Of these Blankets in quantities,
We will make y special price to Hotels and Board
ing Houses in lots of 10 to 20 pairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
Alryaulrla Oazette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEELY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
1t the Gazette Building, Hos. 70 & 70 Prince st
DAILY.
a

Ono year DAILY 800 One year ...... .. 81 90
civ monibs 900 SIX months -. 200
One month so Three months :. 90
All communications should be addressed TO GAZETTE
Alexandria. Va"
The Gazette Office connected with the Telephone Ex
change Advertisements orders for tho paper, news
or any Information business can be sent by tele.
phone.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to exceed their
space unless the is paid for at transient rates
and under no circumstances will they be allowed to
advertise other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted tor
Marriage and death notices must be paid for In advance
Price fifty cents, when not exceeding six lines.
Entered at the Postofice al Alexandria. Virginia.
sccond-class matterl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-09-24
HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS.
New Goods Just Received.

NEW UOOtlS UllSl ncCcli gu.
Polka Dot or Bulls Eye Glass Ware, in Rubina,
Rosna, Bluina also Rose Aqua and Amber The
largest assortment To he found this side of New
York.
Complete lines in all colorS Of Table and Cham
pagnc Tumblcrs, Handle Icmonadcs, Oil and
Water Bottles.
Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes.
Finger Bowls and Dccantcrs.
China and Bcllcck Peppers and Salts
French China, complete lines IN White and
Gold Band, and Decorated Dinner Tea and Cham
Der Sets prices very low.
Polished Brass Library and Hall Lamps with
Prsms.
Maolica--A full line too numerous to mention.
Parlor or Drawing Room Lamps, i'll China,
Barbatinc and various other wares.
Rogers Bros Plated Goods in Knives, Forks
Spoons, Castors, &c.
We have some fine English Printed Tea Sets
Sc pieces, Mt 81. Come and see them.
Full stock Of Common Ware of all kinds.
aug29 Z. j. MILLER < co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
An Accident Worth Millions.

Mr.. B. F. Jones owes his fortune to
his sluUwduoSs in taking advantage of
an accident, says Pittsburg letter to the
New York Mail and Express. About
thirty years ago, when the rolling mill
of his firm, then Jones & Iauth, could
have stood on n narrow avenue without
obstructing the pavement on either side,
one of the workmen got his heavy iron
tongs, weighing about fifty pounds, fast
to a bar of hot iron. The bar was
already in the jaws of the rapidly whirl-
ing rolls. There was no time to release
the tongs and they went through the
rolls under a ponderous pressure. In
stead of being crushed ana broken, they
came out at the other side flattened out
of shape, of no more use as tongs, but
bar of iron of a high polish and changed
texture.
The firm made no fuss about it, but
had quiet consultation among them
selves. They set to work analyzing and
experimenting. The result was that in
stead of discharge the workman who
let the tongs go through cold got
bonus of $50, 900, and instead of the
little one-horse rolling mill the present
immense plant was constructed. 1t
makes cold rolled iron under an exclu-
sive patent at an immense profit, and the
head of the lucky firm, who is now
chairman of the Republican national
committee, is a millionaire about ten
lines over. At the time the tongs got
last he kept the books and his partner
,9oked after the MILL Mr.. Lauth retired
from the firm some years ago, and when
Inc patent on the cod rolled process was
ieissaed received 500, 900 from the new
firm for his share Of il.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
Battlefield of Waterloo.

The battlefield of Waterloo as it lies
to-day is an uninspiring spectacle-a
good place to sit down and muse on life
and men and the vanity of human
things; but we had a vivacious little
guide who spared no time for musing,
but engaged us with very dramatic re-
cital in broken, though quite Ineligible
English, of the stirring things that hap
pened on that bloody Sunday in 1915,
when Bonaparte's brief candle went out
and the European kaleidoscope ratified
itself into fresh combination. | can't
help sympathizing with the bottom dog.
The dramatic symmetry of Napolean's
career wins us against our reason.
| went out to Waterloo with some
Englishmen, and | took solid comfort in
giving them my small opinion of their
Iron Duke, although we must allow that
he did this business very handsomely.
But that guide. l shall not soon for
get him. He made more of an impress
sion on me than all the books | have read
on the subject of Waterloo He omitted
nothing. He opened his soul to us, and
he suited the action to the word. He
gesticulated, he attitudinized, in short,
he fought the battle over again for us.
His English was doubly English. He was
especially happy in his "hup, guards,
hand hat hemp He recited this thrilling
incident over his shoulder as he led us
down the two hundred and odd steps
that mount to the summit of Mound of
the Lion, and it was only by the most eX-
traordinary presence of mind that l
grasped the railing in time to escape a
fall
The Mound of the Lion is an artificial
elevation which has been reared very Ill
advisedly, l think in the midst of the
fed and of its earth, thereby modifying
the confguration of the landscape, so
that one cannot now gain so accurate an
idea of the battle-ground as might 9th
crwise have been obtained-unless, in
deed, the loss is compensated by the fact
that the summit of the mound affords a
commanding view.
The tranquility of the scene is impress
sive, and one is reminded OF Byron's line
"How that red rain has made the harvests
grow"
never saw fairer stretch of country
hills and valleys and winding roads
and shining villages. Every feature OF
this sweet landscape played its part in
the drama of that day. On the right is
the Chateau of Hougomont, against
which, all day long, the French lines
beat like the waves Of the seattle key
Of the English position, held to the last
bv the gallant Coldstream guards, though
the house was burned over their heads
The old brick wall around the orchard
still stands pierced with loopholes, worr
away by the pelting rain of musket balls
If YOU have any sort of imagination yo'
can stand there to-day and see the fight
| suppose there has scarcely been
closer, hotter, bloodier battle in moderr
times. The lines were posted only,
mile apart. and from the moment of thu
first first assault upon Hougomont to the low
dcspairing cry of the French general
oTout est t perdul sauve qui peutl' th'
battle was like the straining Of well
matched wrestlers, =" A Bg9alonia'
, AJg0Qd.n
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
lGracious HeaYensn ~

'OraSlouS HeaVensl'
"With whose conniyance you have at.
tempted to convey dynamite into Eng
laud-a nice little lot OF ATLAS powder,
in slabs too for convenience IN packing.n
81 deny, most positively! II Il"
cease is too strong against you.
Why, the stuff was found in your pos
session, and | have it here in my bag;
enough to wreck the whole train
Lady Jones shriekcd
"Do you mean to tell me that there is
dynamite here in this carriagel Oh, do,
please, throw it awayw
"The conclusion would certainly eX-
plode it, and we should all be blown to
kingdom come! Don't be frightened;
you travelled with it all the way from
Paris, and would have carried it on to
London yourself"
81 assure you l know nothing of this.
| am Lady Jones, the wife of Sir John
Jones of Harley street. Miliicent help
me to explain who am"
The detective shook bis head doubt
fully.
cit may be as you say; but don't see
my way. Wait till we get to London.
If you can prove your idagtity, at any
rate You may escape beng locked up;
the magistrate may give you bail"
With this cold comfort Lady Jones
had to be satisfied, and in dire terror and
discomfort she made the rest of the jour
ney to London. Hopkinson, it must be
confessed, had already made up his mind
that it was as Lady Jones had said; but
he chose to keep her in suspense.
On reaching Cannon street, the guard
brought him telegram. The detective
read it with strong symptoms of disgust.
Slipped through my tingersl Just
when l thought had them, too! It's
the very mischief. What shall 1 do
nextW
After pause of deep thought he
turned suddenly to Lady Jones.
"Do these men know your London
address? Yes? Well, if you will assist
us now, think can promise that moth
ing more shall be said about this unfor-
tunate affair But first, you must be
secret, silent rs the grave. Can | trust
you2 And this young lady?"
Milliccnt and Lady Jones answered in
a breath, promising to be most circum-
spect.
"My idea now is that these men only
planted the stuff on you, hoping it wou d
pass unnotced; whether it did or not
they would know by the morning papers,
which would be sure to publish an ac-
count of the seizure Of dynamite. Well, "
went on the detective, "no one must
know syllable of this; there shall be
nothing in the papers or anywhere. To
morrow or next day they will call at
| pn.,~ I, ,----~. IoCuyGr Uueff sinai parCeI,
explaining that it slipped in among your
rugs by mistake. If they do, we have
them; do you understands And will you
help?"
Lady Jones only too gladly assented.
That night the house in Harley street
was practically in the possession Of the
police. Sir John entered into the spirit
of the thing; gave his hall-porter hoii-
day, and installed IIopkinson disguised
in his place. On the third day the dark
man called, sent up his card, and was
given the dynamite. AS he left the
house his companion joined him, and
both were arrested before they had
turned the next corner. The trial, with
the examination of Lady Jones, was one
of the events of the season.-London
| World.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
1t gsotherea the Doctor.

DR.. McCosh is celebrated for his ego
tsm, and the best of it is he is never
conscious of it.
He has broad Scotch accent, and the
habit of gnawing at the joint of his
thumb when busily thinking.
Some years ago he was lccturing before
the senior class in Princeton co lege. He
had been discussing Leibnitz's view of
the reason of evil. to the effect that man
kind was put upon the earth because
there was less evil here than elsewhere.
One of the seniors inquired, ''Well,
doctor, why was evil introduced into the
worldl"
"Ah!" said the doctor, holdingup both
hands, Eye have asked the hardest ques
tion in all feelosephy. Sucllkrates tiled
to answer it and failed; Plato tried it,
and failed; Kahnt attempted it and
made bad work of it; Leibnitz tried it,
and he begged the whole question as I've
been tellin' ye; and confess" (gnawing
at his thumb knuckle) 81 confess don't
KNOW what-to make of it myself. y
Troy Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
LOVe's Appetite.

"Did you say love took away a mans
appetite?" remarked the landlady to
young Snooks at the table.
eyes, madam. l am deeply in love,
and that is my experience, /" he responded,
with his hand on his heart and don't
ask -mefor -money-now look in his weak
blue eyes.
81 begin to think pretty much the
same way myself"
"Why, madam, are you also touched
by the soft caresses of the little blind
godP' he qucricd, taking another spoon
full of potatoes, slice of roast beef and
big hunk of bread
"Well, not hardly" she answered, in
Zinc-lined refrigerator tone, "but some
things l have recently seen convince nr0
that it takes away a mans appetite and
gives him hogs"
Snooks did not ask for any desert
Merchant TTareICT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
Not Weighing SO MUCK.

''You are looking remarkably well Mr..
Litewait," said Crimsonbcak to the young
man who he used to see behind the coun-
ter in the village grocery before his ac-
count rendered it imperative for him to
change his provision man.
"Do you think so ~ replied the young
man with bland smile, "I'm not weigh
ing as much as l was"
"Why, really" came from Crimson
beak, in surprise; "You are looking
heavier"
81 am heavier" replied the puzzle.
''You're heavier, but you don't weigh
so muchm exclaimed the astonished
man "Have you gone crazy, Lite
waitn
"No; not exactly, Mr.. Crimsonbeak;
but I've gone to work in carpet
store where we don't have any of that to
do"
"Any of what to do?" shouted the
beacon light.
"Weighing"
ooh" was all that Crimsonbeak re-
marked as he went out to look fora a deep
well. Statesman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
CcTaVC nient EOCa:iCn,

City Boarder-'I thought you said this
place was convenient"
Honest Farmcr-''ycsm marin. We have
found it very convenient"
"But it is two miles from the station"
ooh, it amt convenient 20 the station,
Of oouren When said the place was
convenient, was thinking about the ma
laria."
"Malarial Good graciousw .
"Yes'm. It's mighty convenient
then.
'In what way, pray?"
eve are only half mile from the Gem
etery. y."-Pdi!adeIphia CaH.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
ISLAND POND VERMONT. FRIDAY,JULY IS, 1884

tee. The United States notes are SINH
larly disposed of at the bureau of engrav-
ing and printing. The pulp which re-
mains is often made into ornaments of
different designs and sold by private par
ties 10 curiosity seekers. The fact that
each ornament contains the remains of
thousands of dollars is its main attrac-
ton. The pulp is sometimes made into
paper, but only the coarsest kind can be
made--in fact, not so good even as for
merly, when the notes were printed upon
hnttnr material thnn rinW.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-07-18
Women IN Some Indian Tribes.

Some very curious facts have been
brought to light recently in a paper by
M. Lucian Carr, assistant curator of the
Peabody museum at Cambridge, Mass.
He has been investigating the social and
political condition of women among the
Huron Iroquois Indian tribes. Wendell
Phillips used to say that the North Amer
lean Indian race was superior to the
white in all the attributes of honor and
manliness, because they were ruled by
their women. Mr.. Carr's paper proves
it is mistaken notion that the women
among these ancient Indian tribes We're
slaves and beasts of burden. Among all
tribes east of the Mississippi and south
of the Cumberland, the ultimate author.
ity rested with the women. The descent
of the chiefs was in the female line. The
son of sachcm could not succeed him.
1t must be the son of the chiefs sister or
of a relative or the mothers side
Women made all the matches and ruled
married couples after they were welded!
The wife had the right of di-
vorce equally with the husband,
and to her belonged the wiSrom
and all therein. When a separation was
had the wife packed her lord off to find
new home. There was a perfect sys-
tom of patriarchal rule in fjmilies, but
the patriarchs were, in fact, matriarchs.
Man were gloriously under women's
thumb, from his birch bark cradle to his
grave. The women held council of
their own, apart from that of the chiefs,
and decided what should be done. Then
fhtnfo on6 Ot
and executed their commands. They
elected the chiefs, and war and peace
were in their hands. The children be-
longed wholly to them. The man could
not 90 upon the war-path without the
woman's permission AS often as she
pleased, however, she could send him
out to take captlyes for slaves Instead
of having all the life and spirit worked
out of her she really did not have so hard
a time as our own pioneer mothers. Fin
ally, by way of rubbing in of indigni-
ties, polygamy was not allowed, but oc-
casionally woman took unto herself
several husbands. In view of all these
curious and interesting historic facts it
is b prne in on the mind of the Hartford
/ Couqatt to exclaim: "Men and Brethren
are we to become Iroquoisl"
Women, both in France and Switzer-
land, have far more important role in
the family, among the middle and lower
classes, than with us. The female,
though not exempt from hard work
undertakes the thinking and managing
department in the family affairs, and the
husband is but the executive officer.