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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
An Admiral's ShrapnsL

An Italian admiral has invented 4
shrapnel shell for the lOO-ton guns; u
thirty yards from the lannon's mouth il
bursts, throwing forward seventy-live
smaller projectiles, which in turn burst,
strewing in fan shape . thick shower Of
balls and fragments with terribly dc.
structivo effect
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
A Swedish 6upsrssition.
fThe Current,l

In Sweden, young girls place under
three separate cups ring, coin, and
Q piece Of black ribbon. II the ring is
hrst accidentally exposed she will be
married within the year; il the money,
she will get rich husband; If the rib
on, shc viii die an old maid.
Alphonse Kasr: Some people are al
ways finding fault with Nature for put
ting thorns on roses. | always thank
her for having put roses On tlorns.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
xHE sNoWFLAKe's FALL.

II. =. Huddiei
Float from. your pinnacle on high and fan
C,on tho graves Of disappointed hopes
Tint ae5ti0s In the forests ev'rywhers:
b. 0 sts o mantle for t.i3 dArxsn'd haunH
1'aaI vice has given TO the stricken worll-
A LAX 70 cover up tho sins that msn
Have Ierpstruted 'gainst their fe,Iuw-ncn,
And none the les against their God, whose
hand
Has haired tbsir svil hearts, and stripped
fi1 in Of
Their foliage Of goodness, AMI betrayed
T.ic naked branches. which a. p.eading arms
Arc lifted up IN futile prayer to Him.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Many queer superstitions are held IN
various parts Of the world about eggs.
In some places people are afraid to
gather eggs and bring them into the
house after dark, in others cggs must
not b brought in on Sunday. In France
certain folks preserve all the year, eggs
laid on Good Friday, - it Is thought
they are valuable for extinguishing
ires. An old writer said that il tho
owners Of houses eat eggs, they mnse
take care to eat an even number, other
wise mischief will betide the house.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08

Tho term cut-glass Is incorrect. Glass
can not be cut, not even BY the dia-
mond. The diamond cracks it aud
enables one to break il. What
is ordinarily called cut-glaas u
really ground gasss-
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
Discerning and Compassionate.
fEp0u<>h Dav0r

Discerning ard Compassionate.
French Paper.l
At q musical soiree . lady, after exc
cuting an interminable piano solo, faints
dead away.
A gentleman, with great promptitude,
seizes glass OF water and administers
. few drops to the lady, who reyives.
Then, with the comprehensive cry:
s'Now for the other sufferer" he pou,s
the remainder Of tho water into tho
piano
Quiss Time.
Wood.worker.l
The miller who cuts and thrashes his
wheat, grinds and has his good wife
bake the same into biscuits in two min
utes and half, must look to his laurels
An eastern lumber paper tells us that q
party of lumber dealers from different
states have been visiting the pineries of
northern Michigan. While at Hunger
ford, six miles from Big Rapids, it was
proposed that . tree be cut down and its
progress watched through the lumber
yard. The tree chosen was two and .
half miles from the mill. It was cut
into four logs, taken to the mill on the
tram road, dumped into tho lake, drawn
up to the slide, cut into lumber and the
edges made into lath. From the time
the axe FIRST touched tho tree until tho
list board was on the car ready for ship
ment was only 81 ! minutes
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-01-08
A crust In the open air makes more
blood than . roast Of beet eaten In .
clOeo room,
Noreigu Lstter.l

close room.
One q ~ Pests % IndiA
fForeigu Lstter.1
Ono Of midas pests Il the metallic
bluefiy. You sink the legs OF your
furniture into metallic sockets Alled
with salt and water, and pack your
in tight tin boxes to prevent
tho incursions Of white ants, but you
have no remedy against tho metallic
bluedy, which fills every crevice, every
keyhole and every key itself with clay.
Tho fly is an artistic 90 well q an in
dustrious worker, and he works always
with an object. He selects hole. 8
or An empty space in any me-
tallic substance Is preferred, but in the
absence OF any such material, the holes
in the bottom Of . cane-seat chair or
any perforated wood will answer the
purpose.
After seeing that the hole Is clean
and in good order, he commences opera
tions by laying on the bottom smooth
carpet OF clay; then tho bodies Of sew
oral defunct spiders are triumphantly
placed upon tho clay carpet. On top o.
these spiders tho eggs Of the female az
are deposited. The tomb il then ready
for closing. Tho top il neatly covered
evr WITH dsy, bt i .st1l 10 m un,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
A Murderous Mexican.

BGsnEE, Arizona, Sept. 12.-On Thursday
night late fight occurred in a gambling
house here, in which on unknown Mexican,
who was the aggressor, was worsted. He
left the place after the row, and was not
seen again until about 4:3O o'clock Friday
morning, when he made his appearance
with a repeating rifle and belt of car
tridgcs. When he arrived there were about
forty men in the place, and the Mexican,
who was on the sidewalk, commenced
shooting indiscriminately into the saloon.
He discharged fifteen loads into the crowd,
wounding several persons, some seriously,
and completely clearing out the room. He
then proceeded to two other saloons, firing
two cartridges into each, after which he
disappeared. He was found next morning
by the police, arrested and locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
River Filled with Qehrls

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-The Sacra-
mento river is now so filled mp by debris,
washed down from the mines worked dur
ing the past year, that passenger and freight
boats can no longer reach Sacramento. The
passengers and freight have to be transfer
red to light draught barges at the bend in
the river below the city. All the grain from
the upper valley, if shipped by water, has
to be lghtened down if the barges draw
more than three feet. The shoaling of the
river has increased so rapidly during the last
three years that unless measures are
promptly taken by the government to
dredge the lower basin thoroughly there is
every probability that Sacramento city and
all the great grain growing valleys of North
western California will be cut off from water
communication with San Francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
No Race To-Day.


SANDY HOOK, Sept. 12.-As the Genesta
neared the Hook the little sloop Vixen,
that walked away from the Madge last year,
drew UP under mainsail, jib and gafftopsail.
The Genesta carried mainsail and jib. The
Vixen Tapped the Genesta's stern and then
stepped along in stately fashion until she
had left the Genesta astern. The Genesta
then set her club topsail, but kept astern of
the little flyer. The weather is hazy, with
six mile breeze from the northwest and a
smooth sea. The Signal Service Office pre-.
diets for to-day very light, generally south
erly, winds.
SANDY HOOK, Sept. 12.-11:15 a. H.
Both the Puritan and Genesta were at the
starting point at the appointed hour this
morning, but the breeze being too light to
begin the contest no start was made. AT
1:15 the boats were still becalmed, with no
prospect ola race.
AT 2:25 the race was declared off for to-
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
A Woman Discloses a Crime.

Two weeks ago yesterday the CHASTITY remains
OF Andrea Giacomino, an Italian, were found in
clump of bushes nea- Scranton, Pa. The mans
throat had been cut from ear to ear, and his face
beaten to pulp with heavy stick and stones.
The circumstances connected with the crime
were very mysterious, and the police were unable
to get clue. Several days ago Chief of Police
Coggins was informed that disrcputable woman
named Bridget Waters had been heard to declare
that she saw the murder mmtted and could
npme the murderer. The woman was arrested
and corroborated the rumor. She said that Brian
Collins, who is mar ried man, of bad reputation,
living in the Twelfth ward. together with com
panon, whom she did not know, spraDg upon the
Italian while he was passing along path and
Collins knocked him down. The Italian refused
the demands Of his assailsnts for tobacco
money, whereupon Collins said he would kill him.
Bridget who was only one yards distance away,
screamed, whcreupon the strange man sprang
upon her, knocked her down and held her until
Collins beat the italian over the head With q Club
and heavy stones and cut bis throat with razor.
Before they lett her they made her knecl and
swear that she would never tell what she had
seen. Collins arrested but streEuously de-
MED his guilt. William Koch ARE ted and
as Collins accomplice. The reputation
of Mrs. Waters is very bad. and the authorities
are puzzled as to how much Of her aory to believe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
RESIGNATION,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-Deputy Register
Titcomb rendered bis resignation to-day, at
the request of Register Rosecrans, to take
effect on The appointment and qualification
of his successor. Mr.. Titcomb has been in
the Treasury department for over 81 years.
1t is understood that Mr.. Ross Fish, a former
employee Of the Treasury, but now clerk in
the Office of the Collector of the District of
Columbia, will be appointed to succeed him.
Register Rosecrans has recommended his
appointment. Mr.. Titcomb will be made
an 81 800 clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
Markham, Fauquier co., Sept. 18th.

TAMMANY's PRoTEsT-The Tammany
Hall General Committee, at its meeting last
night, passed resolutions relating to civil
service reform, demanding from the state
and federal authorities the complete re-
demption of the pledges made by the Demo-
cratic party at the late presidential election
to secure to the people of the state and
nation an efficient, capable and honest pub.
lie service; protesting against any lcgisla
tive or administrative reasons which may
tend to create permanent office. holding
class in this country; denouncing all at
tempts to grant life tenure Of Office to any
body of public servants as the first step to.
wards the subversion Of those doctrines of
equality which have been the safeguard of
the republic; declaring that the appoint
ments to Office should be made in the un-
trammelled and undivided responsibility of
public officers chosen by the people for that
purpose and answerable to their constitu.
ents for the manner in which they have
discharged their trusts; that the creation of
irresponsible boards or commissions vested
with the authority to control or interfere
with the exercise of the power of appoint
ments by elective officers is an abridgement
of the powers conferred on the chosen serv-
ants of the people, and condemning it as an
invasion of public rights and
undemocratic and indefensible restriction Of
the vigor and effect of the suffrage. Gen.
Roger A. Pryor, Bourke Cochran, General
F. B. Spinola, and George H. Foster spoke
against the civil service system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
Tho International Yacht Race.

The easterly winds which had prevailed
Thursday left a heavy ground swell. The
sky was cloudy and the wind blew fresh
and cold, while the sea was choppy awi
rough. The start yesterday was made nj
11:3G q. No., the Gcnesta being the first over
the line
The Puritan managed to get to the wind
ward, just where she was trying to get
when the accident happened ON tuesday,
and crossed the line eight seconds after the
Genesta. The course was announced ~ ~
miles to wndward and return.
The sea was quite heavy during the first
hour of the race, and the Genesta showed
her wealtherly qualities to advantage by
running away from the Puritan. At 12:i2
the Genesta was so far ahead that she con
cluded to get to the Puritans windward, and
coming about on the port tack she croas~
ed the latter's bows and came about on
the starboard tack again on tho Puritan's
weather bow. All this time the wind was
fattening, and the water was getting
smoother. When the Gcnesta had got 10
windward Of the Puritan the latter began 10
run away from her adversary. 1t was to
the Puritan's advantage to stay in smooth
water as long as possible, and when, at Ito,
the Genesta came about and stood out TO
sea into the rough water, the Puritan held
her luft' long enough to bring her Gil the
weather side of the cutter, when she went
about. Since the Genesta crossed her bows
the Puritan had been steadily rcgaining
what che had lost in the light breeze and
heavy sea. Now, as the two yachts went
seward on the port tack, it was seen that
the Puritan was almost even with the Cen
esta on a straight line and some distance to
southeast, and the American sloop crawled
up ahead of the Genesta and increased her
wndward position at the same time.
At 3:11 the Puritan was mile and half
ahead of the English yacht, when, at 40 the
former went about Oh the port tack, and leaving
her competitor, which still held the starboard
tack, stood to the southeast. The Puritan was
now further to windward than ever.
At 525 both yachts came about, ard it was
that the Puritan so far ahead of her rival as
to make her victory sure one if tho race could
be finished within seven hours from the start.
The Boston boat rounded the mark Mt 5 81 %.
moment later her spinnakcr was broken ont to
port making beautiful picture as she slippri
away towards the starting line.
The committee, finding that il was impossible
to sail the race in seven hours. took the Genesta
in tow, while tug was sent to bring the Puritan
into the Horseshoe.
There was not sufficient wind to steady the
yachts the breeze very light, neither yachts
sails being full at times. Only the Puritan
rounded the mark, and at that time she was Il
couple of miles ahead Of the Genesta.
The race excited great interest in London and
bulletins giving the positions of each of the yachts
were posted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
TELEGRAPHIC BREVIITEs


Jean Claude Bcquet, the famous Frcnc,,
mathematician, is dead.
A dispatch from London announce. III.
death of DR.. William Augustus Guy.
A dispatch from Winnipeg, Man. saws
Big Bear has been found guilty of treason
and felony.
Thomas A. Renshaw fatally shot Fred
Osgood in Gloucester, Mass, boara;ns
house this morning.
The safe in the post Office at Marysyil.,
Kansas, was broken open by burglars l.t
night and robbed of $4,000.
During quarrel between John McGcaio
and Robert Wolfe, at Falmouth, X. 80.
terday, the former was killed by the ,a;.~r.
A parade of the labor organization, Of
Baltimore took place to-day, several ihyr
sand workmen participating. Al! The y,ri.
Gus occupations were represented.
Rev. H. w. Beecher mas written &c the
Post Express Of Peekskill, n. y, that hc il
in favor of inserting high license plank in
the platform of the republican State con.
vention.
The oil warehouse and factory OF swan
& Finch, in New York, were destroyed ~
fire this morning. Several persons narrow
ly escaped from the burning buildings with
their lives
German spies continue to be arrested Oh
French territory. A German genera! and
two officers were arrested at Belfort day
or two ago wilhelm the act Of drawing pInns
of the French ratification.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12

MOSQUITOES IN ALAsKA.-There are mos
quitoes in Alaska. A recent traveller in that
part says: II camped for some days on The
Kenai river, near Lake Skeloka, Of which
it is the outlet, and of all the poisonous per-
sistent, Unsuitable pests that ever lived, !
found there in the form Of mosquitoes and
black flies. The mosquitoes resemble those
we have East. but, to correspond with
everything else in this land of wonders,
they are built on a much grander scale
They have proboscis that will wager
could drill, saw and chop q hole through
the hide Of Jumbo in less time than tho
most expert and able bodied Jersey mos
quito could tap tho cuticle of three
months old baby. The moment the Alaska
mosquito lights on you, you begin to itch
and swell. His bite on me was so poison
Gus that after my first hours experience
with him | was taken to camp ill, and for
two days was unable to get around. The
Indian who was with me burned some ma
tive herb which had a pungeut odor and
anointed me with some kind Of OIL The
smoke kept the mosquitoes away from me
and the oil removed the poison. The ma
tives do not seem TO mind these pests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
FOREIGN NEWS.

A terrific gale has done great damage at
Paris.
Russia and England have signed the pro-
tocol delmiting the Russo. Afghan frontier.
Ten deaths from cholera yesterday in
Marseiles. Only few cases are reported
in Italian towns.
Mr.. Gladstone publishes letter stating
that the question of the disesteblishment of
the Scotch Church ought not to be made q
test at the coming election.
The friendly terms proposed by King AL
fonzo to Germany have caused great discon-
tent among the Spanish people. The Under
Secretary of Marine has resigned in conse-
quence.
General DeCourcey, the French eomman-
der in AMMAN, having asked that he be
given authority to depose the youthful king
of AMMAN, if he thinks it necessary to do so,
has been granted the fullest liberty Of ac-
ton.
A genuine Stradivarius violin was recent
ly sold in Germany for $1,000. The Empe
ror bought one of these instruments some
years ago for $1,000, and gave it to one OF
his chamber musicians to play on-Felix
Meyer.
The United States man of.war Quinne-
baug will sail for Smyrna Monday. The
vessel was detained at the arsenal at Pera to
make necessary repairs. The Sultan decin'
| ed to allow payment for the repairs, and
1Ir. Cox, the United States minister, thank.
ed His Majesty. Mr.. Cox had his first in
terview with Said Pasha, the grand vizier
yesterday, concerning the tariff laws which
affect the trade of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
Death of Emory a. Storrs,

CHICAGO, Sept. IA telegram was re-
ceved at the law Office Of Emory A. Storrs,
this morning, announcing the death of that
we'll known advocate, at Ottawa, Ills, last
night, Of paralysis of the heart. 1t was
known that Mr.. Storrs was sick but his com
plant was not considered serious until yes.
terday noon, when his wife was telegraphed
and promptly went to him. He was argu.
ing case before the Supreme Court when
stricken with his fatal sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
Fatal Accident.

YoNKERs, N. Y, Sept. 12.-Mrs. E. A.
Garfield, wife of the artist, who resides in
Hastings, was accidentally shot last night at
II o'clock. and died at 3 o'clock this nom.
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield were about to
retire. There was a pisto! under Mr.. Can.
fields pillow, and when he pulled or the
coverlid the pistol fell on the floor, and was
discharged, and the shot struck Mrs. Can
field in the neck. Internal hemorrhage
caused sufTocation and death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12

The COURSE OF TRUE LovE.-That was
a touching story about Capt. Robson, who
was taken to tho small pox hospital in Bos-
ton. His wife was dying of small pox at
her home in st. John. The law, as we'll as
prudent regard for his own safety and
that of his fellows, forbade him going near
her. He was about to start of on voyage.
In all probability he might never have an
opportunity to see her again. His affection
for the partner of his joys and of his sorrows
overpowered the cold, harsh dictates of self.
ishness-shall we also say of duty? Lower.
ing himself in the night time from his
schooner into boat, unknown to his crew.
he scu!led across the lonely harbor, and was
soon by the side Of the wife whom he loved.
There he remained until morning, admins
tering to her wants and soothing her pain,
and before his men were aware of his abb
scnce he had quietly returned on board,
carrying in his own breast the secret that
would have made them shrink from him as
from peslilence, but consoled by the
thought thai he had done something to as
suage the sufferings of her who was dearest
to him on earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12
AN EXTRAORDINARY SH1pwREcE-t

AN EXTRAORDINARY SHIPwRECK.-On
an outward March trip Of the steamship
Germanic she discovered one day the wreck
of vessel, to which severalsmen we're
clinging, and holding aloft flag Of distress.
A fearful sea was running, but the German
les captain determined to do what he could
at all hazards, so boat was lowered and
four sailors, literally taking their lives in
their hands, started for the wreck After
several hours of hard work they reached it,
when, instead of rescuing the men, they
were seen to put about and pull for the
steamship. The Ceramics captain was
astonished beyond measure, but, after
some hours OF exhaustive work, the sail
ors returned, to explain that the wreck
was in no danger of sinking, and that the
only want the people on board made known
to them was to be taken in tow, giving as
reason that they had on board cargo of
fish which they wished to get into market
before the expiration of Lent. The wrecks
mast, rudder and sails had been blown away,
but still her captain would not abandon his
tish. The Germanic and her very mad cap.
tain steamed away, leaving the fish owners
flying their flag of distress. AS the wreck
has never since been heard of, it issupposed
that tho fish, wreck and sailors kept Easter
at the bottom of the sea-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-12

The JUDGE OF the police court of Alex
audria's younger, but larger, sister across
the river is veritable second Daniel come
to Judgment. He dischargeda negro woman
yesterday, as he should have done, who
had been arrested for whipping her vicious
daughter, but for doing so he assigned the
remarkable reason that slavery had just
ceased to exist in this country, that the
prisoner had been used to seeing people
whipped, and that she was simply acting
out the edete civilization OF thepast." With
such judges it is not wonderful that the
negro roughs of Washington resist arrest
and murder policemen.