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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-04-05
4 Secret Well Kept.

Between forty and fifty years ago an
old log church stood on the South Com
mons in Allegheny City.sI was then in
the open country. Adjoining and be-
longing to the church was graveyard
fronting on the public road.
About daybreak one morning in 1910
farmer who was on his way to Pitts
burgh with load of dressed meat heard
sounds issuing from the graveyard as If
some one was knocking box to pieces
with an axe. He climbed the fence and
stole along in the direction of the
sounds. He had gone but a short dis
lance when he found man engaged in
robbing grave. He had been so alb
sorbed in his work that he had not
heard the approach of his discoverer, and
he was in the act of lifting the body
from the coffin when he heard the foot
steps Of the farmer. The grave was
that OF prominent young woman who
had been buried the day before.
The farmer was so filed with horror
and indignation at the crime that before
the man could spring out he seized n
club that lay near and dealt the robber
q powerful blow on the head. The man
fell into the grave and neither uttered
a sound nor moved after falling. The
farmer became alarmed Dropping into
the grave himself, he raised the man $
body. The grave robber was none other
than the sexton of the church, man
standing high in the community. He
was dead
The farmer hurried back home, and,
telling his relatives of what had oc-
Cured, he at once left the State. Only
five persons ever knew the secret of the
graveyard tragedy besides the living
principal. Who found the body of the
sexton dead in the grave was
not positively known by tncm,
but as it was given out by
his family that he died suddenly,
and no investigation was ever made.
they supposed that the body must have
been discovered by some one of the
family before its position was known
to any one else.
The sections family soon aftcrward
moved away. His slayer went to an
into prominence and wealth. He died
last week. His secret was never di-
vulged, and even his wife and children
lived in ignorance OF it. The secret at
the time of his death was in the keep
ing OF two persons alone, the other
three having died. One of these per-
sons is a leading clergyman of Allie
gheny. The other is the writer's in
formant, resident Of the oil regions.
He says that the death of the principal
in the graveyard tragedy has released
MIN from all pledge of secrecy. He re-
fuses to reveal the names, but atlirms
that the story is true in every particu-
r. Rr1dford PA Cor NJ Y S3f9a
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-04-05

There are some persons and some
newspapers whom nothing delights
more than . chance to royiIe Rev.
Joseph Cook, Of Boston; and these per-
sons and papers will no doubt revcl in
glee at the reports Of the assault and
battery" by that distinguished lecturer
upon one Price, Of Kecne, N H. 1t has
not been proved yet that there was any
assault; but there are considerations
that 90 to show that II there was it was
entirely justifiable.
Every one know the value Of the last
five minutes of sleep in the morning,
and that an ordinary man would rather
lose two hours of his rest before midi
night than the smallest portion Of
that precious last nap. Now it appears
that Mr.. Cook had been travelling, and
was very tired when he reached keene.
Upon his arrival he was set upon by the
Aforesaid Price, who extorted from him
. promise to attend . prayer meeting
before the lecture. Mr.. Cook then
retired to his room, with just fifteen
minutes to rest before the time at which
he had promised to 20 to the meeting
above mentioned. But when only eight
minutes Of the fifteen had passed, there
came rapping at his chamber door.
and the importunate Price appeared.
Such ''previousness' certainly was
exceedingly annoying. and in our judg-
mont Mr.. Cook was entirely justified in
leading Mr.. Price into the hall By the
coat collar and informing him that be
did not propose to be disturbed Most
men would have felt like throwing
bootjack at the intruder. He was Tor
tunate in getting Of 80 easily. M X
Add and Express.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-04-05
Could Get Him Again.

II haven't seen your pet dog for sew
'eral days." said Somerville husband
to his wife.
NO. she replied; ''the fact is
have given. him away"
"Why, you needn't have done that.
l had no particular objection to him.
20, know that; but thought that
it was not right for me to have pet
dog about the house when have such
q good, kind husband to lavish my af-
fections upon
The husband sank into chair with
deep sigh.
How much do you want, Mary?" he
asked, as he drew his wallet from his
pocket; sit can't be sealskin sacque,
for the winter is nearly over"
NO. she said, sit is not sealskin
sacque; but I would really like new
silk for the spring, and you know it's
got to be bought and made, and all
that"
ssNow,' heIsaid, as he handed her the
money, "what proof of your affection
will you give me when you want an
other dress, since You have given away
your dog?''
20" She sweetly replied: '.I've given
the dog to my sister. and can get him
back again. - SomerUite Mass. Jour
nal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-04-05
Your presence Is desired at the christen-
ing party of our adopted daughter,
ETHEL,
Wednesday afternoon. January 90, 1884.
Ceremony at 3.
MR.. AND MRS. sILAS wEATHERBY.

If any one expected fashionable
gathering it was simply because they
did not know their host and hostess
very we'll The great, comfortable
house was full of guests, but they were
mostly people of the Weatherby stamp;
good, plain, sensible souls, who did not
go through life junketing and dancing,
SO they carried into any occasion of en-
joyment in which they participated an
almost childish zest. And all the ladies
purred over that blessed baby, and all
the gentlemen button-holed the Captain
and made him tell the story over.
Found it on the doorstep, you say;
found it on the door-stepe How very
remarkable
ssAnd in that very boat-basket. /
mean-grounded, as it were, at my
.feet-the prettiest wave that ever struck
the shoals for me-my eyes, sir!'
1t was hard to recognize the baby in
its pink slip and coral ornaments. but
harder to recognize the basket. for it
was one mass Of flowers and, tied with
rose-pink ribbons, looked as gay as a
peacock.
There was only one thing that came
near marrlng the perlecL enjoyment OF
the occasion. 1t was when the min
lister. = pale, slight intellectual looking
young man, stepped forward to begin
the ceremony in, which the ''wave" was
to have Christian name, and Captain
Weatherby called out:
.'Ship ahoyr'
The good man stopped and looked
perplexed.
''Stow the prayers, parson," said the
Captain; short services on this ship, il
you please. =
The minister smiled and the cere-
mony proceeded, and all the prayers
and remarks of the occasion were con-
densed by the colebrant into a single
quotation:
when my father and mother for
sake me, then the Lord will take me
up. Mrs. N. 4 RGyne, in Dstr0ji
Free Press.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-04-05

"A woman in johnston County,
North Carolina, has named her newly
born child weed, !" ID honor Of the 10
cent Introduction Of tobacco raising in
that vicinity.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-04-05

Wendell Phillips had . collection
of canes that were carried by men Of
note. and few pixies, one of which was
used in the attack on Harper's Ferry.
in 1859, by one Of John Browns party.
Boston Journal
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10


The young men about town report
that there Is observable in this glittering
section Of New York society feature
new 10 the metropolitan world OF
fashion. They report that there Is a
disposition towards fastness among the
faircr half that did not exist very few
years ago. II is not noticeable, they
say, among the wives and mothers, as
Is the case in London, but is confined TO
the unmarried ones. This is start
ling TO one who recalls tho proud
boast Of the New Workers Of
simpler days, that the women OF
his town not only demonstrated the safe
ty OF the American method OF rearing
girls but proved that women so reared
became the model Of their sex. But we
might as well make up our minds that
we live in city different in thousand
ways from the solid, practical. CONNER.
cial seaport presided over by the last
generation. The names that decked the
scrolls Of fashion then are yet to be
found in the city directory. but the days
are gone when their simple parties and
solid dinners were fit to be considered. -
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
Immense Coal Deposit.

The Flagstaff Champion says: with.
in forty miles northeast Of Flagstaff Ia
AN Immense coal deposit, and destined
at no great future to become an impor.
tant factor in assisting developing this
portion OF the Territory, They have
been partially prospected, and n portion
Of them located under the name Of the
Standard coal beds. the present owners
being John Boynton and Phillip Hull,
the latter running stock ranch in that
section. The supply is said to be al
most inexhaustible, the veins being very
large, while in Appearance it resembles
the celebrated block coal OF Brazil, In
diana, or that mined at DuQuoin, ILL
nois. 1t burns with very little gas for
nation, gives clear and brilliant light,
aud makes very little ashes As soon
as the A Il. Il \. +. road is completed
to this city, this coal can be laid down
here cheaper than the Bellingham Bay or
Australian coal, and as it is Of a supe
rior quality will find ready market.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
Ho Wanted Sunday Trains.

A New Yorker rented cottage in
Asbury Park one day last week, and OK.
pected TO bring his family here about
May first. but an incident that happened
on Sunday caused him to change his
mind and break his lease. He was walk
ing down Main street about II a. NJ,
when the train from New York passed
the station aud continued on its travels
without stopping at the Park. The New
Yorker opened his eyes with astonish-
ment, when he was told by gentleman
that trains were not allowed to stop at
the station on Sunday. VERY well, "
he said, "this is a big country, but this
portion Of the United States is too small
to hold me, and I'll locate for the sum.
mer in more civilized part of the
globel" And he will, for he went to the
agent on Monday and had his lease can
celled. Monmouth Republican.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
Cotton-Picking Machinery.

The coming contemplating season is
to witness the test OF newly perfected
machine, which is intended 70 do the
work Of many hands in gathering the
fully opened bolls without injury to
other parts Of the plant. Many of the
machines are now in process Of manu-
facture and by next month o number Of
them will be completed and ready for
trial. This ingenious mechanism is
drawn by horsepower and runs along
between the plants, plucking the per.
fected hollis as it goes. Friction has
been reduced in it to minimum, and its
100 picking stems are oiled from single
cup.-Neto Orleans Times Democrat.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
A New Gunpowder.

The new kind oi gunpowder lately in.
troduced by NJ. Himley is superior to all
others now in use in the ease and rapid
ity Of its production and the entire alb
sence of danger in the process of manu-
facture. Its freedom from microscopic
qualities is also evident from the fact
that 100 grains of the article. exposed to
damp weather for some four days in an
open window, showed no gain OF weight
with a delicate balance. 1t is two and
one half times more powerful than com
mon powder and there is but very
slight residue. Another advantage i
the slight amount of smoke given off
and this, as contrasted with that from
nitro-explosives, is totally innocuous. 80
.Neap York Sua.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
DENNIS & COOK,
Agents. 248 Main st., Baker Block.
Certificate of Copartnership.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, l.
CRY AND County OF Los ANGELES, So
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that we
are partners. transacting business in this city,
and county Of Los Angeles, under the
Arm name and style OF Lazarus & Meier; that
the names in full Of all the members Of such part
nership are p. Lazarus, at Los Angeles; Louis
our respective residences are set opposite our
respective names, hereto subscribed
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our
hands this I'd day OF June, 1884
p. LAZARUS, Los Angeles.
Y LOUIS MEIER, Los Angele.
ie4 Nv
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
the Squirrels Flea Exterminator

Marion Cobb, a responsible gentleman
of the Lusby's Mill precinct, Ky, says
he saw squirrel acting in very pecu.
liar manner up in the top of tree, and
it caused him to stop and watch its
actions. Pretty soon It came down the
tree bearing bunch of something in its
mouth, and went directly to the creek
When it got to the edge of the water it
turned round and backed into the creek
until the water covered it entirely, ex.
cept the tip of its nose, when it let go
the bunch, which hoated oft down the
creek. To crafty his curiosity. Marion
went down and got the bunch and
found, he says, that it had a million fleas
on it.-OWeRtoa Ne,cs.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
Notice to Creditors.


Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned, ad-
ministratrix OF the estate Of NJ. o. de Domec
deceased, TO the creditors Of, and alpersons hay
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication of this notice
to the said administrator, at the office Of Gardi
ner & Stephenson, Nos, l, and 8, Allen Block,
Los Angeles city. in the county OF Los Angeles,
California. FRANCESCA D0MtC.
Administrators OF the Estate Of NJ. o. de Domec
deceased
Dated at Los Angeles, June 7th 1884.
Gardiner h Stephenson. attorneys for admins
tratrix. jYb
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
TO KILL SQUIRRELS,

Or Gophers, use WHEElER'S CARBON
BISUl PHIDE, superior 20 >tryeh-
nine Phosphorus or other prepared poisensi
especially on account Of being safe 70 han
die or have about. No coaNiHg is necess
~, as IL kills by its vnpOr. small
quantity OF the liquid placed in the burrow
quickly turns TO YapoT. The vapor being heavier
than air, soon completely pervades the hole,
thereby killing all occupants, IL Is
guaranteed complete in it's work
II properly applied The liquid is not poisonous
nor is it injurious 10 the skin or clothes Breath
ing the vApor in the open air will have no effect
on the operator, 1t is "A perfect EXTERN
inatOr, introduced for this purpose by Prof.
HIlgard. Of the University. 1t is now used and
recommended by the leading farmers of the
State, having stood the test Of the past four
years During this period Il has increased rap
idly in use and popularity. Put up in 3, II and
90 pound packages, each accompanied by full
directions and ready for use Sold by the trade
or NAV be obtained from the manufacturer.
JOHN II. WHEELER,
Ill Leidesdorh st. s.
| Dealer in all kinds Of Vineyard and Orchard sr
plies, Insecticides, Fertilizers, Etc
WOODHEAD, PORTER BROS. & Co.,
General Agents for Les Angeles district.
| feb23 3m
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
w. OLMSTED
TO N II MI a - q IN

Stone buildings, foundations and cement,
~ ryoirs. AL kinds Of stone masonry done promp.
~ reasonable rates. All work guaranteed
k1fAddress or call UNITED States Hotel Los
Angeles, "a 1myl5-Sm
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
II. EL.1CK,

No 10 Alameda Street, near Electric Works.
Contractor for all Kinds Of Wood
Work.
BANK, BAR, AND STORE FIXTURE MADE
TO orde on short notice. jsnSlh
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10

This is an excellent opportunity for those OF
small means to invest money In a most promis-
lag home enterprise
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
This Stock is Perpetually Unasses
sable.

Circulars giving a history Of the mines may be
had upon application to any Of the directors.
Map showing the exact location Of the
mines may be seen at the office OF
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
Dissolution Of Corartnership.

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership
heretofore existing between J. Percival and 8. |.
Merrill has been dissolved by mutual consent,
s. ]. Merrill retiring from said business Messrs
PEREZ al 4 Chambers ire alone authorized TO pay
and collect all bills Of the late lrm Of Perciyai
Merrill. J. PERCIVAL.
s. !. MERRILL.
Los Angeles, une 4, 1884. He'll I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
ORANGE TREES FOR SALE.

Three thousand ane budded orange trees six
years old al thirty dollars per hundred. Apply
at 22o North Main street, over O. II. Bushs
jewelry store. ap17u
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10

Growing Grain Insured
against Fire, in reliable Amer
lean and Foreign Companies.
Solicitors are now in the field.
w. j. Brodrick. Agent, No. @
Commercial Street. AZ I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10
WEEKLY HERALD

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MeRSISo
TERMS:
One year by mall or express ono copy. s2co
hIx months, lOD
Three months 60
Advertisements inserted at reasonable rate
Job Work done TO compete with ssf Francisco
Ice style and elegance Of workmanship.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10

The shares are Of par value OF $40 each, but
Tor the next 20 days will be sold for 81. so each
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-10

Macarthur, of Oregon, spoke against
the amendment. The amendment was
rejected and the report adopted. Her
man. OF Michigan, offered resolution
for the reduction of taxation to a rev.
enue basis, which was referred. Hamp-
ton, of South Carolina, offered a resolu-
ton reciting the Importance OF the
National Democracy of the Union
and declaring that it shall not be re.
stricted in its choice of Chairman to the
members of the committee, which was
also referred. A resolution against
polygamy was introduced by Smith,
Of Utah, and referred. Further
resou tions were offered and re-
ferred to the Committee on Platform.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-04
BEN BUTLER.

In recent speech the redoubtabe But
Ter declared in substance and effect that be-
cause he could not control and direct the
action of the Democratic National conven-
ton at Chicago, he had left the Democratic
party. We suppose similar reason infu-
enced him in leaving the party once before
when he failed to secure the nomination of
Jefferson Davis for the Presidency of the
United States in 1860, at Charleston.
We had no faith in Butler, and we can
not say that his late speech and his admit
ted desertion of the Democratic party,
which he had recently rc-entered, has
either advanced him in our estimation OF
set him back. His abilities we neither
deny nor attempt to beltte Unfortunate,
~, however, the character of the man Is
such that those very abilities are more
likely to be exerted for harm than for
good, to anybody but Butler. His rant
ings about labor and leboring men are
mere humbuggery, which he knows SO well
how to make available and affective.
lie went to the Chicago convention &C.
credited rs a representative of the Democ
racy of Massachusetts,, although he wal
already the candidate of another party
He has publicly proclaimed his desertlon
Of the Democratic party (Which is nothing
more than we expected), and processes ia
be the one advocate of the laboring classes
II honest working men knew Butler the,
would place very little confidence in hi
loud expressions Of friendship for them
he's essentially selfish man, md is 70
Butler "frst, last and all the time.' Tn
Democracy will gain more than it lost by hi
deserhon, for he never was at heart tru
Democrat, nor popular with the party.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-04
The Queen of Slams Thimble.

The thimDle is Dutch invention
that was first brought to England in
1896 by one John Lofling, who began
Its manufacture at Islington, near
London, gaining thereby both honor
and profit It's name is derived f.om
the words thumb and bell, being fcr Il
long time called humble, and only
lately thimble. Old records say that
thmblcs were first worn on the thumb;
but we can scarcely conceive how they
would be of much use there. Former
ly they were made of brass and iron
only, but of late years steel, silver,
gold, horn, ivory, and even pearl and
glass have all been used for making
thimbles.
A thimblc owned by Queen con-
sort of Siam is shaped like a lotus bud,
that being the royal flower of the coun.
try, and almost everything about the
court bearing, in greater or less de-
gree, some impress of the lotus. This
thimble is of gold, thickly studded
with diamonds that are so arranged as
to form the lady's name and the date
of her marriage. 1t was bridal gift
from the King, who, having seen the
English and American ladies at his
court using thimbles, took this meth
cd of introducing them among his own
people. -D0rcaS' Mdgozine.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-04
Chinese Shaving.

Chinese shaving is Il slow process.
The customer seats himself erect on
stool or bench, with the knowledge that
an hour must pass before he is released.
The barber begins Operations by care
fully washing the victims face, ears
and head with very warm water, WHIP
ing of the dripping parts with wet
towel. lie then begins shaving the
head, or rather around the crown
where the cue begins, commencing
over the right ear and moving along
until the forehead and the lower part
of the backhcad are cleaned. He next
passes to the face and afterwards to
the neck. The ears are shaved and
carefully brushed out and cleaned with
delicate brushes and ingenious instru-
ments. The face, neck and arms are
then washed and rubbed until the skin
assumes healthy pink. The second
part is something like the Swedish
movement cure" The barber begins
to turn and manipulate the head and
neck, until every cord and muscle has
been stretched, pinched and pulled.
The shoulders, arms and back are also
scientifically pounded and pulled until
the victim expresses desire to have
the manipulation stop. The cue is
then unbranded, combed and cleaned,
and then braided up again and put in
place. Occasionally, when n barber
wishes to show great attention to dis
tinguishcd customer, he rubs and pulls
his fingers, and even his toes, until the
joints crack.