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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02
Amarlcan Fablns.

A Carte. whose vehicle was suck Ia the mud
plicd the lash over his mule i'll The E"se vigorous
manner, and Finally called ont:
"Alas! that l should hc the owner OF such
Cheap Beast"
But you must Remember" replied the mule,
chat my food consists of the very Poorest
Quality:
MORAL:
Cheap hands tlru out cheap work.
THE PEASANT AND THE DOG.
A Peasant who was Awakened at midnight oy
the Barking of Dog under his Window, threw
up the sash and called out
'How now-what is the danger?'
There is none"
"Then why do you Bark aud Disturb my SUM
bers ?"
"For the same Reason that you play the Fiddle
and keep me- Awake-for Seif-Amuscment
MORAL:
When the Piano next door becomes unbearaole
buy your hoy Drum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02
AUCTION SALES
By Green G. Wise Aucticreers.

ny VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE CIR.
d cult Court CT the City OF Alexandria entered
At its March term, 1885, il the chancery cause
therein pending OF the Chcsape Ike Guano Com,
pany, VS. VIM II. Young ct ais, the undersigned
commissioners therein named, will expose to sale
AT public auction, in front OF the Court ROOM on
Fairfax street, on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
Nav 1885, at u nl., the following described real
FOUR SEVERAL TRACTS OF LAND, in the
County of Fairfax, Virginia situated near Sheri-
dams Point, upon the Potomac River, in Mount
Vernon District described generally rs follows:
First: A tract containing forty-two acres, with
the buildings thereon aud improved by young
orchard
Second : 4 tract adj Joining the above containing
twenty-one acres, and twenty perches.
Third A wood lot, short distance from the
above, containing five acres.
Fourth: A tract of lard containing five acres
near Little Hunting Creek i'll said county. Inc
metcs and bounds OF said tracts will DO given at
the sale or shown 10 any applicant prior to the
day of sale.
The said property will be sold as whole or
separately as may be deemed best at the time OF
sale.
Terms Of sale: Cash.
CHARLES Z. STUART, Com,n,rs
T. kFMpEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02
HoUsEFURNISHING GOODS.
New Goods Just Received.

Polka Dot or Bulls Eye Glass Ware, in Rubina,
Rosina, Bluna; also Rose Aqua and Amber. The
largest assortment to be found this side of New
York.
Complctc lines in all coIors of Table aud Cham
payne Tumbers, Handle Lcmonades, Oil and
Water Bottles.
Fruit Bowls and Butter Dishes.
Finger Bowls and Dccanters.
China and Bclleck 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
Prisms.
Maioica-A full limo too numerous to mention.
Parlor or Drawing Room Lamps, in China,
Barbatine aud various other wares.
Rogers Bros Plated Goods in Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Castors &C.
We have soma fine English Printed Tea Sets,
So pieces, at S4 Come and see them.
Full stock OF Common Ware of all kinds.
uup29 Z. J. MILLER & co.
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WAzkttf.
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 2.

AN ABoRTIvE ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Mention was made in the telegrapEic
columns of yesterdays GAZETTE OF tne a.,
tempted suicide of Oscar Meyer, convicted
in St. Albaus, VT, of the murder OF Hern'a"
Krause. on Lake Champlain, some time ag".
Never attempted to cheat the gallo"s -
swallowing poison, but took an oVeEGo.''
which proved Intellectual IN the eccomP'ls''
ment of his purpose. In his effort TO MAJ
the lob sure he took 63S grains OF morpn''''
Mills and some mercury and lin scraPs u
ffrorn the hack of the looking e Ass. be
bs,I baen saving the morphine pills glVs"
him from lime to time to induce sleel',
When the deputy sheriff went in at ~
O'Clock to ahut the prisoners IN lneir ceh,'
he noticed something wrong with Meyfr'
rvho hade him good byef' ard said i'~
Nould not see him in the morning. Se"-
nectiny that poison had been taken, III"
depu,y called DR.. Fasse,l aud heye: "a>
look ed after. While very sick, END expect
inr 10 die, Meyer confessed t" sho"iibS
Krause. bu, sad be lid not do !. Tor mut'e' ,
but because they had quasre'eh "fd he got
mad H saii that krans= ii!,' knocked
him down and then stabbed him WIN
knife. wncreuDnu he (Nrye:l sh"' hiu
twice. rut a hole in the ice ana sank Inc
holy The confession rs TO t;:': shoo.lhg
is generally believed, but some OF the deta''S
are no; substa: tiatcd by the examination OF
Krause's body auG Ileyer la':e'! to oter
any evidence al Tie trial 10 how that
Krause stabbed bim OF provos:ed h:ni III
any way. While the doctor was working
over him. Meyer begged to he lei alone 10
die. He declares he will Kill hItD:s'' 'nme-
time if he gets over this He is not likely
to die frcm this etI:,rt and Will be cl;'seiy
watched and removed to Windsor.
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JIc:.IMERS.

| CTEAMER ARROWSMITH FOR ITO,
y POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS -. -
| Leaves Washington, from 1th street wharf. IL
g. NJ. and .iicxandria, from foot Of King street,
at s a. III. MONDAYS, THURSDAYS and "a
TURDAGS returning on Tuesdays. Fridays and
| Sundays for all River Landings as far Noun
| Creek. Curroman, ST. Clements Bay and Leonard
| town.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
! Lcarc Alexandria: 7:3O, $50, $50, 1920 aud
11:3O A. NJ, 1870 $50. 2:3O. 800. 4:3O, $50
and 6:3O P. a..
Leare Washington: 7:3o, $50, $50. 1890 and
1870, A. M.. 1870 1:3O, 2:3o, $50, 43O, $50
AMI $50 p. NJ.
Same schedule on Sundays commencing at 3:3D
| a. n.
For information apply at Office 7th st. wharf,
Washington, D. c., and at office foot Of King ST.,
Alexandria, Va. c. w. RIDLEY, Manager
J. B. PADGETT, Agent. ic3O
DOToMAC STEAMBOAT con- IT,
The ever popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EEERi
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. at
$50 p. IN.
Fare, one way, 81. Round trip, 5000
This is the only line that connects in Norfolk
with the Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply at company
Office, 7th ST. wharf Washington.
Or to PHILIP 3. II ZOE,
ap23 Agt. Prime ST. wharf.
INLAND AND SEABOARD ~~s
COASTING COMPANY. 49, 49,.
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No sToPsl
The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves hcI
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. m. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class 81 round trip, $50,
FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS E. c. KNIGHT AND >
JOHN GIBSON sxnlaa=s
every WEDNESDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAL
URDAY.
The steamers Of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at Ne"
York with all points West and Northwest. and 4,
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway ana
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent.
Janney's wharf
J. " THOMPSON. President.
1416 street.
ssa2z:.f WASHINGTON Z. {.
rLYDE'S STEAM LINE We .hLf ~
y PHILADELPHIA. -
Appointed sailing days from Alcxs i, 10! I
ERY TUESDAY and from PEiladelph. ~ Ed
SATURDAY. ,.:,.
This line connects at Alexandria with tHe w.
GINA Midland and Washington and Oflo FSs :. '~r,
and at Philadelphia with Ciydcs regu.sr 7-
ships. csre
Freight forwarded with prcmptnoss "h"
free Of commissions o,.;ck
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia ~. a,d
time. Frequent departures. Through r"' ,be
through bills of lad;ng given. Insurance a.
lowest rates.
Agents -:
FA. REED & CO., Alexandra.
VIM. =. CLYDE CO., PhlsdeIp.tS
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & 'eo'ss"'
jans-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02

NOTICE
We have fitted up in neat and attractive style
and are now occupying as our DRUG STORE AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTORY, tho Northwest
corner of King and Pitt Streets and to our friends
and the pablo generally we solicit share of ther
patronage. Approaching past favors We intend
by strict attention to our business to merit
tinuapce of the came. Respectfully
oct21 SUMMERS & ALLEN
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y
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND L1QOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria Virginia.
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING anG
BLASTING POWDER.
full line of celebrated pure old Whistles
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'S. Phiia
dolphin and Caggetu's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engel's Lager Beer in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMEI"
Orders promptly attended to and consignment
solicited my1-tf
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WAsH1NGToN' ONO AND WESTERN t. L
WINTER RRANGEMENT
'OUR TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEXAN.
DRIA AND ROUND HILL


DRIA AND ROUND HILL
Leave Washington at 25 q NJ. and 4 % p.
and Alexandria at 80 a. nj. and 81 p. III. Pass
Lcesburg going westward, At II 10 p II. aud
7 10 p. H., and arrive at Round Hill at ] % +.
m. and S Oh p. IN. Leave Round Hill at i - y.
~ and So p. II. Pass Leesburg going east,
ward, at 30 a. M. and = 40 p H., and arrive a:
Alexandria at s 10 q. III. aud > 25 .. m, aud Il;
Washington at 3 % a. III. and 5 80 p H.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Washington at % p. m. Alexandria IT
8 10 p. nj. Pass Leesburg, going westward, at
10 40 p. NJ. Arrives ut Round Hill ut / 26 p. N.
ESs-Passengers from Washington will take TIE
Wash, Ohio and Wcst'n. cars nj the Baltimore ami
Potomac Railroad station at 9:25 8. nj. and 423 p.
M, and go through to Round Hill! without change
o: cars.
Tho 9:33 a. III. train from Alexandria and l:0D
PM train from Round Hill connect at Round ili'
with Daily Line Of Coaches for Snickersvile Rcr
ryville and Winchester also with Line of Coachea
which lesve Leesbure daily for Aldie and Middle
burg.
Both trains, Westward, mako close connection
at Vienna, with Sissons Line of Stages for Fairfax
Court House.
Ono thousand mile communication tickets. hear-
ing two names 500: one thousand mile tickets
bearing al! tho names of family members Of =
firm, 500.
Alexandria, Oct 81. 1851.
S. NJ. 3ROpHY SUPP.
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! EKODERS & GO.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES,. PROVISIONS, FLOUR, SALT
AND FISH.
4 full lire of celebrated pure old Whistles,
;irandies Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Philadel.
nt;a and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger q
Engel's Lager Beer, In casks or Bottles.
Agcnta for James S. Kirk & Co.'S. Standard
SOAP, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignments
.olicited, No. IL King street,
ny1tf Als4aaaria, Va.
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RAILROADS.
1902 GREAT 1907
1000 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1000
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS

1000 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1000
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST,
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS
SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In eject April 5, 1885.
Trains leave Washington, from station, corner Of
Sixth and B streets, as follows
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at 1850 a. n,
dsily: Fast Line, 1850 am. daily, to Ci,rinnst;
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg TO Cincinnati, and Hotel Car to St. Louis
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Slecn
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Chicago and Gin
cinnati Express, at 7:10 p. III. daily, with
Sleeping Cars Washington 10 Chicago and Har
risbure to Louisville; connecting at Harrishuro
with Western Express with through slccurrs
for Cleveland, Louisville and st. Louis Pacific
Express, 1000 p. III. daily, for Pittshurg and
the West, with through Sleeper Harrisburg 10
Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILRoAD
For Erie Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niaear.
10:OOp. II. daily, except Saturday, with Palace
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamspor;. Lock Haven and Elmirs 6,
1850 &. ~, daily, except Sunday
For New York aud the East, 77:15. $50 and Hoo
u. NJ 200, 400. 1000 =. IL. aud 12:1j nght,
On Sunday 400 and 1000 p IN. and l2:l5
night Limited EXPIRES O. Palma. Par!r:
Cars, Gao g. m. daiiy. except Sunday
For Boston without change, 200 J.. n every
week day. On sunday, 400 III.
For Brooklyn, X. l.. all through trains connect -
Jersey City with boats o: Brooklyn Annex
aGordi.rx direct transfer to Fulton street avoid
ing double fcrriagc across New York City
For Philadelphia. T:i5, $50 and 400 a. H..
300 leo, GOO ard 1000 p. m. and 1915
night On Sunday 400, 600 aud 1000 D. ~.
and 1915 night. Limited Express $40 I. H..
daily, except Sunday.
For Baltimore 6:35, 7:l5, $50, $40, 1880 AID
HOO a. NJ, and 1908. 300, 100. 4:25, i:tc.
600, ITO and 1000 p. H., ard 12:lj night;
On Sunday $50 and 11:GO a. H., and 400
600 7:1O and 1000 y. M, and 1915 night
For Pope's Creek Line, 7:15 q. H.. and 4:i0 p. H..
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 6:35 Il. NJ, and 1908 a:h 4:25
p. H.. daily except Sunday. On sunday / ,. H..
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
For Alexandria, 600, 700. 9:25. 1101 and / 81
e. H. 2O5, 1926, 4:45, Col, 800 and l;}- i
n. On Sunday at 600, 9:..5. and 11:0l 4. H.
and 8:O5 p. LII.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1:ol g.
M, daily, and 4:45 y. NJ, daily. except Sunday,
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington. 6:05.
500, 1000 and 1910 O. m. LOO, BOO, 3:223
$40, 7:O5 and 1885 p m, and 12:lo MD
night, except Monday. On Sunday at 500 and
1910 a. M. 7:O5 and 1925 p. m. and 1210
night
Tickets and information at the office Northeast
corner OF 18th street and Penna. Avenue, and NJ
the station where orders can be loft for the check
ing of baggage to destination from hotels and
residences j. r. WOOD, G. P Il
CHAs. E. PUGH, Il. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02

/, John S. Beach, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Alexandria city, do certify that A. W. Armstrong,
special commissioner in the chancery cause Of
George A. Mushbach VS.. Z. Fields and others, has
given bond in the penalty of $500 with approved
surety, as required by the deere of the said
court in said cause.
ap25-ts JOHN S. BEACH. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02

w WRITE. OF 4 DEED Or :EU5i. t\TED
II ,rc 19lh dag of Angus, 1851 and duly re-
cat!.i Il, }itcr r 80 t. f"l!n los, land records OF
.icx.udria county Va, a"d 4. the request 81 the
h,u.ii..,":ics III said deed ii trust; w,l olcr fnr
sale It pu'lic auction at Halls Spring, Alc.an
t!ra vnar!y, on Mn%nAf. TIE lS.h day 81
Nav 1850 a. IL H. the believing NEAL ).
TAFT. situate in Alexis dr. COUNTY Va: L"IH
numbc e.. : &, Z. II, Is. is :d u, hting the
lot, IA the northeast part 81 E"Shroa Hunter 5
es.ste containing shout on HUNDRED and
'rWESr SIX ACRES, more or less. For a
gore particular descriptions reference is hereby
ms&e to the survey and plot made By Thomas n.
Carter The plpt and division is recorded with
the deed OF trust.
T-rms: me ,hiri cash the residue payable III
o, c snd two years. secured by deed of trust upon
;h- property.
an, ITS Mp r. EuEEE Trustee
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Bv Z. =. Lucas Auctioneer.

:.Y Vl.iIi OF A DECREE. Of the Circuit
Z o,.,t 81 the city of Alexandria, Entered ~
lis }Ia'ch term, 1880. in the clancc;,y cause
lhc.. il pr,.Giug of George 4. hnshbach vs.. F..
i::Gs 6, al, the undersigned, commissioner
t., r.. II l,a.:cA, sill expose t. sale at pobc auc
lion il. Iio,.l al the Market finding ca loyal
street, on SATURDAY. the 9th lay Of May, 1885
=. IL ~ the Following q, scribsd real ssat":
TWO LOTS or GROUND on the west side Of
2, y.u:, 5: rect. between Prince and hin% streets
IN ,!.y city Of Alexandria, Va. each Of said lots
fronting on Pevton street ~ I. feet. and both
RAINING back with even width ECO feet TO Bag
gctt's meadow.
Terms of Sale Onc-third 'a.h, and the residue
in six and twelve months, with interest from the
day of sale the notes OF tho purchaser with Sc
curity to hc given for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained until they paid.
A. w. ARMSTRONG, Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02

State of JirginiG, City Of Alexandria, SIS
] John s, Beach Clerk Of the Circuit Court of
said city 40 certify that Charles Z. Stuart, one o.:
the commissioners in tho above mentioned suit
has entered into bonds in tbs penalty OF ono thou.
ssni dollars with approved sccar,ty, conditioned
according 10 Law aud a; required ny sail decree
apElO-Ls LOtiN = t.nACn. NIeik.
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RAILROADS..
4INIA MIDLAND RAILW "A !
THE GREAT THOROUGHFARE

THE GREAT THOROUGHFARE
BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING A DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE,
Between Washington and New Orleans. This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda-
tions and facilities such as cannot be found Ola
any other line entering Washington.
On and after SUNDAY, April 9th, 1889, pas
senger trains will be run rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-02

DHILLIPs' PALATABLE COD LIVER OIL
i Emulsion, one of the most desirable reme-
dies for consumption. For sale at
anil W. F. CREIGHTON * CO.'S
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

CHARLES KING
WHOLESALE GROCER.
81 CAMERON STREET
(Brewis & LawEon's old standl
mills ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
HARLOW BROS.
wHoLEsALE
GROCERs, GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS AND
Dealers in
WINE AND LIQUORS
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SOLICITED,
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL An
yANCES ON GOODS IN STORE.
AGENCY OF LAFLIN b RANDS SPORTlfi>i.
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER -"
COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE.
~ w. cor Cameron and Royal rte.
mhi:s
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SOUTH BOUND.

Train No. Train No. Train No.
80, New Or 50, New Or 81, Louis
leans Mail. leans Exp. vile Exp.
DAILY. DAILY. DAILY.
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The Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, ut six o'clock p. m. Returns on
alternate days.
Single fare, first class 81 round trip, $50,
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every WEDNESDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAL
UEDAY
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NHARLES KING,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Some years ago, when the terrible
yellow Jack" was in Savannah, q
judge of the Supreme Court Of the
State was holding session in the upper
county, but within twenty-four hours
run, by mail, of the infected city,
Quite suddenly, late one afternoon,
he was seized with headache, pain
in his back, limbs, etc. Having heard
that these were the salutations which
Yellow Jack extends to his victims
when approaching them, the judge, in
great CONSERVATION, applied to friend
who was "posted" for advice. A hot
mustard bath was ordered at once,
and the judge was soon laving himself
in the irritating fluid. Presently he
felt better, and, finding a cake of
soap in the bath-tub, he began to
apply it quite freely upon his person.
After some pleasant exercise IN this
way, he looked down for the first
time on his body and limbs, and to
his horror discovered that he was
turning black. His friend was hur-
riedly sent for, came in, and declared
that the symptoms were intensely ex-
pressive of yellow fever. "But," said
the Judge, ~ feel no pain; feel
WE'LL" $50 much the worse; the alb
sence of pain is marked symptom"
"Oh," groaned the judge, "what shall
l do?" "The only hope is in mus
tard l. rub away" was all the advice
his friend could give. And he did
rub, with will. On examination,
he was as black as crow, and the
"soap," which a careless servant had
dropped into the tub, was discovered
to be somebody's patent paste black
ing. The judge survived.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Monsieur Boutibouse, the French
savant, served in Napolean's army,
and was present at many engagements.
At the battle of Wagram, in 1909,
he was in the heat of the fray the
ranks around him had been terribly
thinned by shot. and at sunset he was
nearly isolated. While reloading his
musket, he was shot down by a can
non-ball. His impression was that
the ball has passed through his legs
below his knees, completely severing
them; for he suddenly sank down,
shortened, as he believed, to the ex-
tent of about foot in measurement.
The trunk of the body fell backward
on the ground, and the mans senses
were paralyzed by the shock. Thus
he lay, motionless, among the wound
ed and dead, all night, not daring to
move, when consciousness partially
returned, lest the loss of blood should
be fatally increased. That he felt no
pain he attributed to the stunning eff
feet of the shock on his nervous sys-
tenn, and his faculties were still too
numb to reason why he had not bled
to death. AT early dawn he was
aroused by one of the medical staff,
who came round to help the wounded.
whats the matter with you, my
good fellow?" said the surgeon. "Ah,
touch me tenderly, DOCTOR" replied
Monsieur Boutibouse, "a cannon-ball
has carried off my legs" The sur
geon examined the limbs referred to,
and then giving him good shake,
said, with loud laugh: "Get up
with you there's nothing the matter
with your legs" Monsieur Bouti-
bouse sprang up, in utter astonish-
ment, and stood firmly on the legs
which he thought lost forever. 81 felt
more thankful" said he, ethan l had
ever felt in the whole course of my
life before. / had not wound about
me. / had, indeed, been shot down
by an immense cannon-ball but in
stead of passing through my legs, as
l firmly believed it had, the ball had
passed under my feet, and had plowed
a hole in the earth beneath at least n
foot in depth, into which my feet sud-
denly sank, giving me the idea that |
had been thus shortened by the loss
of my legs."-Ex.
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Heroic Remedy.

II suppose ! shall be an old maid
all my life," sighed young woman
of Is.
That's a grievous complaint" re-
spondcd an old bachelor.
"vcry," again sighed the maiden.
"Do you want to cure it2"
"Of course do"
"Take me for husband ?"
"Do you mean il"
Certainly"
"Well, desperate diseases require
desperate remedies and | guess I'll
try YOU"
They fell upon each others necks.
Merchant Traveller.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

Young Lawyer-A mind reader :
Explain what you mean by that term
Mr.. Brown-I can read mans mind
his thoughts-like printed page.
Young Lawyer-Ah! Indeed Let's
see If you can tell what I'm thinking
of. Please read my mind, if you can,
Mr.. Brown. Mr.. Brown-Thank
you; / never read q legal blank.
I'm : mind rsader.-Paris Beacon.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

"Your honor, l am summoned to
served on the grand jury, but / wish
YOU would excuse me-" "Wbat is
your business, sir ?" II am a coal
merchant, your honor, and very busy
this weather." "You are excused, sir,
on the ground that it would be impOs'
sibls for a coal merchant to weigh a
matter properly and find true BILL"
Chicago News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

be thrown around those who felt called
upon to commit matrimony. Let all
such be required to stand an exami-
nation"
Mr.. Davis.-"Has the gentleman
from Newaygo finished ?"
Mr.. McNabb--"Have l got through?
No, sir, l have not but that's all I'll
say Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

That was a singular experiment at
the Key West church fair. A bonnet
was proposed to be voted to the hand
somest married woman. Every hus-
band voted for his wife, and the hon
net was destroyed in the fight that
followed.-St. Paul Globe.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-03-11

A Cincinnati man claims to have a
wife SO hot-tempered that he can light
his cigar from the flash of her eyes.
He made a good match when he mar
ried her.-Chicago Sun.