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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-12
IN A FIREPROOF SUIT.

A man in helmet suit set fire to a house
at Oak Point, last week, and going amid the
flames cooked steak upon u burning win
dow SILL and, sprinkling it with red pepper,
ate it without sneeze. Thirty gallons OF
petroleum had been sprinklod over the in
side of the building, and when this ignited
the heat became so ifltense as TO drive the
spectators away into the shade. There were
no terrors in this for the incased individual,
however, for he threw away his dishes, and,
seating himself upon cracking stool, open
ed bottle of wine, and lighting cigar,
drank and smoked until his table, stool and
wine and cigar, were all consumed There
was an opening in the face of the helmet
through which the inner man was refreshed,
and after these diversions the opening was
closed, and with yawn the man lay upon
the floor with seething log for pillow
and proceeded to take nap. But there was
too much excitement outside to allow of
quiet, undisturbed slumber, and arising with
retulart air the would-be sleeper seized a
fire brand and darted forth to drive his tor
mentors away. When the crowd was dis
persed the house was in ashes and the man
had taken off his freproof dress to talk to n
reporter.
''My name is C. M. Ahlstom," he said,
'sand I've come to America from Stockholm,
Sweden, to make little money. This suit
I wear was invented by myself, and while it
will stand against flames that would melt a
brass casting I don't pretend to claim for it
any practical purpose. 1t is merely for ex-
hibition as means of drawing crowds. The
outside Of the suit is made of moe's skin and
the inside is of rubber. This hose you see
filled the channels between the two parts of
the suit with water and made the outside
proof against fire and kept me cool. There
was an air hose within the water hose which
supplied me with breath, and forcing its way
through holes in the face plate kept the
flames from my eyes so could see. have
remained in hotter places than this for an
hour, but the men at my air pumps didn't
like to work and had to be brief"
Mr.. Ahlstrom was candid to degree, and
he said that his suit could he of no use to
the fire department, as no man could live to
be rescued where the suit would be neces-
sary. He said that he had invented the
suit at the time of fire in Stockholm in
1875, where forty people were burned to
death for lack of sufficient life saving appli-
ances in the fire department, He had made
| exhibitions before $4,000 people in Alexan-
dra Palace, London, and before 10000 peo-
| pie and the Empress and Crown Prince OF
| Austria at Vienna. He once owned the
steamer Express, made a fortune upon her,
and lost his money by The failure of the
Union Generate in Paris two years ago.
| His exhibition was private The house was
| built for the occasion, and was the size of an
ordinary log cabin.-N. Y. Herald.
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FANCY GOODS
WARM WEATHER.

Now in stock and ready for sale Mems, Ladics'.
Boys and small Childrcns Summer Underwent
shown in Egyptian Yarns Gauze, Balbriggan,
Gossamer, Lislc Thread and Lightweight Mcr-
no. Prices, 15c to 81. 80.
Summer Corsets-We have met with decided
success in offering this popular article of wear i"'
ladies. This Corset is made side elastic over the
hips aud shaped in exact imitation of celebrated
French Corset. Price, soc.
Mems and Boys Pantaloon Drawers, cut to SUIT
the style Of pants now worn. Price. Soc.
Summer Hosicry-To meet the increasing de.
mand for light. weight Hosiery for warm weatheI
we have laid in an unusually largo assortment in
Balbriggan plain colors and fancy stripes Prices.
10c to 81 so.
Blue, Grey and Creamlaced Shirts, Shoulder
Shawls, Silk aud Iise Thread Gloves, Bustles.
Ncckwear, Collars and CutIs, &C.
Mems and Boys Laundried and Oniaundrh:h
Shirts-We are agent for the Elghmle Pate'
Bosom and Quaker City Shirt Co. They are un.
oucstiouablv .hc best fitting Shirts made.
ie11 c. M ADAMS, SO King st.
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New Booksat French's To-day

Who Was She 4Oc
A Nemesis or Tinted Vapors, 25c.
Mrs. Lorimer, SOC.
Carriston's Gift, by Hugh Conway; Soc.
An Earnest Trifer, SOC
Elsie Venner, by Holmes, SOC.
The Waters of Hercules, 25c.
Harry Marine, by Admiral Porter, S1.OO.
The Lamplighter, SOC.
Home Influence, by Grace Aguilar, 2Oc
Darien Exploring Expedition, 1oc.
The Tinted Venus, 25c.
Sylvan Holt's Daughter, 2Oc.
New Books Daily. Jy1f
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DRY GOODS.
ANXIOUS To Swell

Our sales to the largest possible proportions dur
ing August the dullest month in the year. We
shall call attention from time to time to specia
reductions and bargains in such goods as we think
ytu will most likely want to buy, and naturally
also. such lines as we are most anxious to SELL
CONTINUATION OF OUR
GRAND REDUCTION SALE OF SEASONABLE
SILK FABRICS
The following silks must be sold in August
hence the extraordinary reductions which will
commend themselves to the trade as most excel
lent bargains, and at which prices should meet
with ready sale, for never before have these
goods been offered so low.
2I-inch Fouard Slks-black ground with
whit" navy blue ground with white
Reduced from so to 81 1hc per yard.
3 inch Heavy Cheviot Silks-two patterns
only light effects, all silk, and warranted to wash
and keep its color.
Reduced from so to s71hc. per yard.
24 inch Foulard Silks-Ground colors, navy,
black garnet, and ecru, with colored figures, very
handsome.
Reduced from rs to SOC. per yard.
lS.inch Changeablo Small Checked Louisine
Silks.
Reduced from 621a to SOC. per yard.
% inch China Silks-Garnet ground, with blue
whito ground with blue.
Reduced from 81 to SOC. per yard.
22.inch Satin Corduroy-Ground colors, black
garnet asnd green, with neat pretty white figures,
excellent value.
Reduced from rs to 6oc. per yard.
CONTIN UATION
OF OUR
GRAND AU GUST SALE
LADIES AND MEMS HANDKERCHIEFs.
III view of the most excellent success of this
sale inauguratcd last week We propose to con-
tinue it another week, representing rs il docs the
largest and choicest variety, and intrusicay the
best values ever nrr good fortune tn offer the
tra1. I.r,iri Ia
markct!) on ccntr" COnnt,r liz fIoat of the
Hosiery ,l"pa";ulcnt
LADIES NAEDhEECH!&fS1 12l,c.
Ladies' E.Iurc'l BUfdciel Linen Cambria Hem
stitched II.udk dkcrchicfs 1 is inch hon, handsome
borders.
Reduced from 2l to 2lsc. ach
Ladies Solid Color Linen Camhri. Hcmstitched
Handkcrchicf-. liz light blue and pink centres,
with colorcd solid borders Of light blue, pink aud
navy blue, worth 15c.
Only 121nc each
Ladies Colored Bordersd Linen Cambria Hem.
stitched Handkcrchic!s, in new, neat and tasty
designs, 1 inch hem, worth lie,
Oaly 1910. each.
Ladies Linen Cambria Coiorei Bcrdercd Hem
stitched Eandkerchicfs; in Ii inch helns, fine
quality and exquisite colorings, worth 15c,
Only u l2c. each.
121ac MEMS HANDKERCHIEFH
MEMS Colorcd Bordered Linrn Cambria Hem
stitched Handk crchicls, y. inch hem. worth tic.
Only 12lac each
Mems Plain Hem All-Linrn 'ulorrd Boraercd
Hundkcrchicrs. block rcurr:. excellent colors,
worth 17c.
Only II iar ear
LADIES HANDKERCHIEF EF$, De
Ladies' White Linen Cambria t.,lorcd Embroid-
cred HandlIerchicfs. fine quality.
Reduced from 81 (, 10 25c. carh.
Ladies' Sheer Lawn Colored Border liemsttch-
cd Handkerchicfs handsome borders, y aud y
inch hens.
Reduced from 81 to 25c. each.
Ladies' Sheer Linen Lawn Hcmstitched Hand.
kerchiefs, fancy centres, in light blue and pink,
4, inch hems, worth Bic,
Only 25c. each.
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, 6c.
EDWD. 8. LEADHEhTEE. Ttr6. !.rarSE3ct.
IL 8. LEADBEArEK & BRO,
IA. Nos. s sad I 8. Fair;a. at
Established 1892.

| EDw'D. 8. LEADaEATEE. rHcs. !.E.rEkArtR
u 8. LEADBEA rEK g BRO.
IA. Nos sad I s. Fsir:a. At.
Established 1892
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES. CilEM!CA!,S
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDl-
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES.
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.
FINE TOILET GOODS. Sc.
Proprietnrs of Anodyno Pcctora !.uhricatjng
Liniment Essence Jamaica Ginsu, 1ni raush
Syrup; and Agents i0t ger: &G;i;ci&"e ira;!y-
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints. ,;'.
Every effort will be made IL .:laiT,.: the ::i::h
reputation cf our CID establishment. .,rI
A. a. ~ARpIE1D; 14ss11;!;;1 i ,,ss..,
DEALER IN
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, Gh;.DG1 >!.i:.
WINDOW GLASS. SPICES
Acids, Dye Stuhs and Druggists Srad.ics.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders snd inquiries from tho country promptly
NEW BUILDING
sep1 40. 152 King stree.
S SUMMERS & ALLEN
DRUGGISTS,
y. W. corner King and PITT streets
DEALERS IN DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY,
BRUSHES, &C., &c.
BOTTLERS OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARlLLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. oct23
SAMUEL 8 H. IUN1'
DRUGGIST,
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES,
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES &c, &c.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared st
all hours, day and night. ap4
w. F. CREIGHTON & CO.
Wholesale and Rctail Dosl.: III
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS &c.. Sc.
Corner King and Royal streets.
ALEXANDRIA, VIEGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
mh24-tf
TOHN D. Ii. LUNT,
tSuccosso- to Lunt U Davidson
DEALER IN DRUGS CHEMICALS. PATENT
MEDICINES AND FANCY.ARTICLES.
CRY
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Consequences of the Comma.


In his court King Charles was standing on his
head golden crown
and his royal brow was wrinkled in most por-
tentious frown
Tifty courtiers entered walking on their hands
were jewels bright
Set in rings of gold and silver what a rare and
splendid sight.
Four and twenty noble ladies proud and fair and
ten feet long
Were their trains that flowed behind them borne
by pages stout and strong
In o bower of fragrant roses the musicians now
compete
Blowing trumpets with their noses they inhale
the fragrance sweet
See the queen how sad and fearful as the king
cuts off her head
One bright tress of hair at parting and she wishes
she were dead.
-Vain Vaporings.
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DEADY FOR THE WARM WEATHER.

HENRY BRENGLES
ICE CREAM MAN FACT o R Y,
NO. 129 KING STREET,
Will enter upon the present season with New
Departure. Novelties in Freezing Methods and
and lessened cost in pure sugars and syrups, have
reduced the cost in making Ice Creams at whole.
sale.
Mr.. Brengle has determined to give his custom:
ers, of town and country, the advantage of this
reduction, which will enable him to furnish here
after the purest Of creams with the best davors at
the following rates:
PURE CREAMS, 81. % per gallon.
yARIGATED CREAMS in Fancy Moulds,
$1.50 per gallon.
ICECREAMSODA Fountain open night and
day He still furnishes cakes and confectionery,
and caters for families, fairs balls, entertainment is
and social parties. apo
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Alexaulria Oazette,
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TR1-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOW DEN,
At tho Gazette building, Nos 10 72 Primes q
TERMS

DAILY. TRI-WIEELf
ilpt rs % One year u w
SJI montbs 90 Six months 90. +. 200
Ono month so Three months ... 90
All communications should be addressed to GAZETTE
Alexandria, Va"
Persons leaving city for the have the
Gazette mailed to them, post paid for fifty cents Per
month and the address changed as often as desired
The Gazette Office Is connected with the Telephone Ex-
change. Advertisements orders for the paper, news
or any information or 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 for
All transient embellishments must be paid for Ia ad-
vance.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for In advance
Price Atty cents when not exceeding six ltnes.
kesouons In memorian, of thanks tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons unlesa OF
public concern, viii Cny be printed in this paper ss
advertisements.
entered at the Postonce at Alexandria. Yirg!nis
second-class mattor.l
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yHTaRFIELD q HALL,
DR u G. S r S
EFairfay.

CUTHUr 1TIHCo aHtZ = III -. .H.I9oy,
Prescriptions specially. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
and Florida Water Genuine Lubins Extracts;
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent Medi-
cines, Coxes Gelatine, Corn Starch; Sea Moss Fa.
rine; Spices of all kinds, and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
samo quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec
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WHITE GOODS.


India
lay the wanted
re- these will long
m rca il New York from
to 5cperya replaced
lohsr for ali tiio.nal n the a shades
wcsm Ioncra abeausf
Wcak oloughta sale @
(which offer 25c WEI lworhG Glcw the
DOMESTICS,
good rd Beand ddR Brown
5-i Bcahcd Case ton orth
Ga Fuituf cIaunH
Sheeing. width armakcat less than wer cve ldb before
Smro Mo j
warra
Vest Nw
from 2o O,nrl at Sc
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lr. ip" ha
dentdu r
r,td dtmdad dean IA ~ chang
ccnt
andis there
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NOTICE.

n oiAoh'
We have fitted up in o neat and attractive style
and are now occupyings as our DRUG STORE AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTORY, the Northwest
corner of King and Pitt Streets and to our friends
and the public generally we solicit share of their
patronage. Appreciating past favors we intend
by strict attention to business to merit con-
tinuance of the same. Respectfully
oct21 SOMMEES q ALLEN.
ICE CREAM FREEZERs, LAWN MOWERS,
/ Ice Chisels, Ice Picks, Lemon Squeezers ana
other goods in same line, at very low prices. we
have on hand variety of goods in the above me,
which will be sold very cheap to close out. Call
at So King, corner of Royal street.
auto ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
TUsT RECEIVED AND IN STORE SO DOZ.
y VIM Mann, ir, Celebrated Axes. Red war
rior" for sale, wholesale and retail, at small ad.
vance Also good supply of Handles, made OF
J.T. CREIGHTON & SON,
auto SO King corner of Royal street..
nURNIp sEEDs-CROP OF 1ss5.-We hae
i received from Landreth's our fall supply OF
Turnip Seeds of all the best varieties The prces
are unusually low.
iy23 =. s. LEADBEAIEK AI.s-- z BIZ:
r AN NOW OFFERING A PURE LINEN
i Bosom Reinforced Shirt, made and faishedt
we'll at $2.7O half dozen, unlaundrid, ana
S3.75 laundried. Call and see them at
apt AMOS B. SLAYM1KEk'S
PLACK HARNESS SOAP, Harness Oil of sew.
- eral kinds, Kerosene Oil, Pratt's Astral Oil,
Window Glass, Artists Paints, Canvai and Acad-
emy Board, &C., just received.
ap24 8. s. LEADBEATER & BRO. \,
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OUR NEW ANNEX is FINISHED,

tstoer
Will respond Greatly
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HoR LUNCH AND EXCURSION PARTIES
J. Potted Ham, Tongue, Chicken, Turkey, Duck,
Gamo, Lunch Tongue and Ham, Serdincs in Oil,
Sardines in Mustard, Olives, Pickles, Lime Fruit
Juice Fancy Crackers and Cakes
iyS GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
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yXTOODBURNS SARvEN PATENT WHEELS,
w the best wheels for the money; full stock
and fresh goods; also Spokes, Rims, Shafts and
Poles of best quality.
JAS. F.. CARLIN & SONS,
ap24 Alexandria, Virginia.
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NTASHBURN & MOEN, AND BUFFALO
w Manufacture Steel Barb Fencing Wire, best
make for sale at reduced prices by the ton, or sim
glo bale, Mt SS King corner of Royal streets, by
mh17 j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.,
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NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety of work and costs but little money. Call
and see them al JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS,
ie9 Alexandria, Va
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ALI Our Summer Goods Below Cost

YardWde Pacific
wide n
a wonderful fleducto
res
5000
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DERFECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR.-Th
j easy running Acme Lawn Mower has more
points of merit than all other mowers combined.
Call and see them st B. w. MALLS,
ie1S S. c. COR King and Washington SITS.
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TINAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES, at SO
IL King, corner of Royal street. Just received
full supply of Enameled and Brass Kettles of all
sizes, for sale at reduced prices by
led J. T. CREIGHTON g. SON.
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IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF HARDWARE,
j PAINTS &c, and cannot make it convenient
to purchase during the day, you will find my
store open every night until o'clock.
g. w. MALLS
S. Z. cor King and Washington st4.
Telephone No. 4. my24
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DOULTERERS' FRIEND or CHICKEN POW
i der. a certain cure (if used in timeb of Gapes
and other diseases in Chickens Turkeys, &C.. in
packages at 25 cents EACH
ieS ES LEADBEATER & BRO.
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( AM NEW RECEIVING MY STOCK OF HARD
j. ware, Cutlery Paints Oils, &c &C., to which
invite your especial attention.
B. w. MALLS,
feb27 8. O. cor. King & Washington, sts
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EPRING GOODS just received'and sold on the
y nimble si1pence plan, better than slow shill-
ing Call and see them at
mario AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
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N7ARNER's RHEUMATIC CURE, HOODS
w Sarsaparilla, Diamond Dyes of all colors,
Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze Paint just re-
ceived Tie251 E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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FROM C0RSICANA.
THE HOGAN BRIDGE MATTER.
Msrnins aper Yet-road Mat
tsrs - Freight Arrangement
Made far skipping Cation.
Other Nsws Notes.

CoRsIcANA, Ost % -[spsoial. AT n
meeting of the board OF trade this
evening Mayor Neble,t stated that
Messrs. Kenna and Hogan refused to
take less than S9,2C0 for their rights in
tho Hogan bridge. He also stated that
@ unity Judge Rice refused 10 say any
tnieg until at ths full meeting of tue
county commissioners court.
Messrs. Sullivan aud Is .rry were sd
ded 10 the comniittee viii Instructions
20 offer slC0 fer the Hogan bridge fran
chiss II tho county would payone-hd.f
the snm, A committee, cnmpO ad OF
w. a. Polk, Il. NJ. Cuhns and j. D..
Carol, was appointed 70 i1ye}tigata
the crossing in Erichlsud bottom at
the usrritty bridge.
Mr.. Geolge Jester, OF the committee
on advertising, was empowered TO hire
e man to distribute circulars and
other advertising matter at request
from Mr.. Curtis, who represented the
city council, for com @it;ee 10 coop
ers'o with the committee appointed
~ the council To NJ cure location Ter
civ buildings aud fire dep}r ment,
The following wore app inred: b..
=. Barry, George Jester and j. T. Sui
| livsn.
Hon B. II. Barry moved that q com
mittoa be appointed 20 inves.isa te toe
blooming Grove road and see what
can he done towards strengthening the
same.
h. +. Barry, j. d. Carroll aud s. A.
PaCo we're appointrd TO serve, and
John Young George PruitL ard A. =,
Hanney. OF Blooming Grows, md S. ID.
Harris, Thouas Stokes and ID Mag
gard, OF Cryer Creek, were asked 20 CO.
| operate with tho committee in the
matter In regard to the proposed news.
paper, with fall press report, The
| matter was found to ba imprAetlc lhl o
st tbs present time, but with tho en-
enlargement given the starting Of a
newspaper with tao noon tolagraphic
| reports and condensation OF The morn
ine telerrsphic reports, would be fess-
| able, and ills more han probsble that
this phase Of the mater will be OBJ
| tHineh.
There being no further business, the
meeting adjourrs
Tho cotton yard mon have made sr-
rangoments with tho rSilrGadS csuter-
ing hero to bring cotton from Hub
bnrG, Dswson, Pardon, Kereus, III ils-
kaS, Athens, Rico end RiGhlAnd, st
tho UNIFORM price of % cents u bale,
when sold in CorsieSna. This being
tao only charges, drsyage and yard
cnsrgos being borno by tho merchants
and tho yards,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-29

On, the Inconsistency Of IL! An edi-
tor Of leading newspaper commended
the other day that he twas opposed to
the present silver coinage because the
government had acted so dishonesty
In reducing its wsish," He had bet
ter take to somo other profession, o.
Mt least steer clear OF discussing these
questions. VIII he please tell ps-
tient world, IN the meantime, how
much WAS that reduction? We had
thought thst ever since the frat ooia-
age n 1872 the sllyerdollar contained
S7l,I grains OF pure silver with 4is4
grains hardening copper slloy. Since
1887, however, there are 3,1 grains less
OF the copper, or one pound OF copper,
or IL cents worth, out Of the coinage OF
$4,000 In silver dollars.
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BOOK NOTICES.

TIKI HERALD sckno wled,es re ceipt
or Volumes Xxx Of Baucroft's Ameri-
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History OF California, bringing 1t down
to lSaO. To anyone desiring couples
and accurate history o. America, this
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HARR BANCROFT is indispensable
Indeed, the authors fascinating man
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and ease and grace OF narration are
inexpressibly ohsrmipR. Whist GLE
RON Ia on the Decline and Fan Of the
Roman Empire, GITLIE In his History
OF Greece, THUCzpIDks on the Polio.
ponesian War, XEEoPHoN on the
AnabasIs, and McCAULEY in his Eng
land, are to their respective countries
and languages, 80 IL BANCROFT as a
detailing delineator and most inter.
eating general writer Of our own Amer
lea. The story OF other countries
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us, but such full gnd reliable work
"a Mr.. BANoRoFT's great genus and
industry aud rars facilities have given
us, should be read and studied by
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early an hour as u train or mail service
can reach the point Of subscription
We hsye made additional arrange
ments for a thorough Estate epeoial'
service, aside from cur very general
and exhaustive press report, With
therefore, a quicker means Of reaching
subscribers, q moro extensive news
report, both general and special, pref
tier type and finer press-work, TIL
HERALD proposes to demand attention
and patronage from the people o
Texas CO tho hest newspaper in thu
Southwest. Now, the early morning
train from Dallas enables us, at For
Worth, to catch all trains, and make
all early connections on tho For
Worth d Denver, or the Mis-
souri, Pacific, north, or the Cult
Colorado Il Santa Fe, south, thai
the Subscribers and readers Of TIKI
HERALD shall be promptly served
with their paper. Special agents and
reporters Of TIM HERALD will be put
on all trains, both to secure the faith
full delivery and distribution OF the
paper, and attend to tie collection and
transmission Of every possible item OF
newn slony tho routes.