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The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
WILLIAM c. RALSTON.
The Extravagances OF the Noted CaIifornia
Pioneer.

William G. Ralston was probably the
most extraordinary man California ever
has known, and he left mark on his
State which can never be cradicated.
Whatever may have been his sins, fol-
lies and weaknesses his genius can never
be questioned, and it would no more
be possible to write a history of Cali
fornia, without mention of Ralston' 9
name, than to sum up the career Of
India and forget what is owed to War
rem Hastings. The great monument he
has left to his name is the Bank of Cali
forn!a. He organized it, put his for
tune into it, drew those OF other rich
men into it by his rare personal mag
netism and the administrative power
which all men intuitlvclv recognized,
and in a short time the Bank of Cali
forna became what it has since re-
mained-the leading financial institu-
ton of the Pacific coast. But the
Bank of California did not salts
fy Ralston's ambition. 1t was
but the instrument of his
great primary aim, which was
to increase the glory and the con-
sequence of California and of RalstOn.
He built magnificent house at Bel
mont, on the Southern Pacific Railroad,
and entertained in style which has
never been approached by any Califor-
nian before or since. Not tourist OF a
party of note came to the State but was
carried down to Belmont in a special
car, banqueted, driven from one end of
the county to the other. had the ball room
thrown open and city and county con-
voked, and then, more often than not,
sent under the guidance of one of Raj
ston's friends to visit Yosemite, Big
Trees and the Geysers at their hosts eX-
pense. In all this there was a strong
flavor of snobbery. of course lit was os-
tentatious, it was ornate, it lacked re-
finement; but it had character of its
own; it had a sparkle and dash and a
glitter that was different from the ordi-
nary entertaining as RalstOn was unlike
every other parvenu. Nothing that lie
did had in it suggestion of the COM
monplace; everything was gigantic, be-
wildering, prince-like, often absurd.
but always original. | remember
when the Burlingamc party was out
here He invited the entire embassy,
together with number of the most
prominent men in San Francisco, maxi
ing a company of one hundred and ten
in all, down to Belmont to dinner. The
party were assembled in the library
awaiting the announcement Of dinner,
when 10! the wall in front of them
moved almost inaudibly, then rose
slowly, like the curtain of theater, and
disappeared in the ceiling above, while
beyond lay revealed the great banquet
ing hall, blaze of light chrystal and
shimmering silver and gold. The coup
de-theatre had its effect, The strangers.
in spite of their good breeding, were as
dazzlcd and astonishcd as Ralston could
possibly have desired. Every thing was
on the same great scale. The house at
Belmont has something like hundred
and twenty bedrooms, and is the larg-
est as we'll as the most beautiful private
residence in the State. Cor. Providence
TOUyIl0J
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
NOBLE RASCALS.
A Housebreaker Sends Present to a Little
Girl,


shave heard burgling story where
little girl saved her sick mother from
the awful shock and disquetude of a
burglars entrance. She was sweet,
innocent little thing, and, hearing Il
noise in the night, she fcarlessly came
down stairs and found the dining-rOom
window wide open and a man in tho
ROOM She asked the man what he
wanted The burglar, who must have
had touch of humor, answered that he
was nobleman and that his favorite
way of coming into a house was by the
window in preference to the door He
would be very glad if she would let him
have the loan of the family plate. The
child said that he must be very
quiet, because her mamma was ill,
but she would get him what she
could She brought him all the silver
she knew of, but particularly begged
him to spare her little cup and spoon,
which he accordingly did. The man
was afterward discovered and convicted.
When he was in prison he begged very
hard that he might have an interview
with the child. and the parents, know
ing that'the man had not acted so badly
as he might have done, took the child to
see him in prison He was, perhaps, rs
much affected by her innocent prattle
as by considerable number of dis
courses. Some time afterward present
was sent to the child through the ''noblC-
man" who preferred the window as a
means of ingress and egress.-AH the
Yenr POull1
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
Our Drink Bills.

1t is astonishing how lavishly people
will spend their. money for what is
much worse than nothing, and yet be
so stingy of it when asked to give
little for educational, benevolent or re-
ligious purposes. The drink bills OF
this glorious country of ours is enough
in two years to wipe out the National
debt! Think of it, nine hundred mil
million dollars worth of intoxicants
poured down Uncle Sans capacious
throat! And add to this three hundred
million dollars yearly wasted in tobac'
co spit and smoke, from his equally
capacious mouth! 1t is a revolving,
preposterous fact that somewhere be-
tween q billion and billion and a
quarter of good money is, SO far as get
ing an equivalent consideration for it,
worse used than II dumped into the
sea- rywelrE9.s Gdssste.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
A Powerful Torpedo-Bc a

IT, Fake, torpedo-boat, just built in
England for the Austrian Government,
made her official trial recently, when
the mean speed of her six runs over
the measured mile, made in fighting
trim. reached the surprising figure OF
p 263 knots per hour, the vessel hav-
ing actually covered 22 IA knots within
the hour. The Fake is 1856 feet long,
IA feet in extreme width, and 9 feet
deep. Her draught forward in fighting
trim is 2 feet inches, and aft feet 6
inches, her displacement being 8S tons.
She is built throughout of galvanized
steel, her skin varying in thickness
from one-eighth to one-quarter of an
inch, the greatest thickness being at
her bows, to strengthen her for RAM
ming purposes. Her machinery is of
the compound surface-condensing type,
haying three cylinders. One of the
most important peculiarities of the
boat is that she is fitted with a loco.
motive boiler which generates steam
Sufficient to indicate l ,400-horse power.
~ Y. Post.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
THE CONGO RAILWAY.
The Bold Enterprise of Confident Manches
ter Merchants.

Inc Va
ter Merchants.
Some of the most responsible of Man
chester merchants have given their sup
port to the new railway syndicate for
constructing line on the banks of the
Congo. The plan of the promoters is to
connect by railway the enormous stretch
of navigable river above Leopoldville on
Stanley Pool with the eight hundred
miles of waterway below Nokki. Should
the project succeed it is hoped TO tlevel-
op an extensive trade with the heart of
Africa. Goods will be brought down all
the tributaries of the mighty river from
regions to be measured by tens of thou
sands of square miles, to the starting.
point of the new line, thence carried to
Nokki by rail. and reshipped from
that port for Europe and to fhe New
World. The design is bold, almost to
temerity; but the names of the promot-
ers seem to show that there is money in
it. Business men do not sink couple
of millions in barely civilized quarters
of the earth without satisfying them
selves OF fair prospect of profit. Per-
haps thr chief gains looked for in Man
chester are to be derived from trade
rathc, than dividends. But. after all,
the one involves the other. II "thc
Congo Valley" Road opens up new
markets to Manchester, it will bring
profits to its adventurous shareholders:
and if these are left empty-hpndel. il
can only be because the merchants do
DOT thrjyG,~SL James gaEests
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
TWAS EVER THUS.

twas while at "the Pier" last summe&
That fell without much ado,
Into the net of a siren,
A beauty from Kalamazoo.
She spoke with Western accent
That was really a shock to me,
And called her stout mother "Mommer,S
And always said supper" for tea"
And knew at the very outset
That of course 1t would not be right
For one of the great Van DuZers
To marry KalamaZite,
And so l left for the city,
Where I'm wretched and Ill and blue,
know that I'm slowly dying,
And-Im off for Kalamazooi
"How are you, Mr. Van Duzeri
And welcome to KalamaZooi
Heard of my wedding tomorrow,
So Gamer That's just torely of youi
Holland King, ia Rambler.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11

Probably One Of the Leading Causes Of the
Formation Of the Alcohol Habit.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11

Sir John Lubbock declares that the
mind of ants differs from that Of mon
only in degree.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-02-11
The Brookhaven Leader.
STANDING ADVERTISEMENT.


Marriage and death notices, not exceeding
sir lines published free. All over ak lines
will be charged for at regular advertising
rates.
RS All advertisements duo when inserted,
unless othe wise agreed upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-21

TSE ACME SHOE POLISH,
u For Ladies and Gentlemen.
Docs not crack the leather does not rub off or
soil the garments, makes the only durable polish.
One polish only necessary Ordinarily for ladies
every two or four weeks. Full directions with
each bottle. For sale by
mh5 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
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iNLASs FOB HOT BEDS-GxS. 7x9 and Sx1O.
VI A large supply On hand, which we offer ~
lowest prices.
mh17 F.. s. LEADBEATER & BRO
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PROPOSALS.


Proposals will be received st the Auditur's Office
until SATURDAY, the 2oti inst; IL. a. ! o'clock
IN, for SETTING CURB and PAVING CUTTERS
and INTERSECTIONS on the south side OF Prin-
cess street from the west line of Columbus to the
cast line of Henry street, except that portion al
ready paved in front of the premises CT Mr.. James
Smith. For setting curb and paving gutter on
the west side OF Alfred street, between Queen and
Frlnces s.reets. FOR setting curb and paving
gutter on the north side of Queen street between
Alfred and Patrick. For paving and grading al.
ley commencing on the north side of Queen street
between Alfred and Patrick, and running through
to Princess, and for filling, grading end eveling
the court in said alley.
Contractors will be required to furnish Ill ma
terisl necessary for this work except the culbing,
and to do all ditching, filling and icvcing mcccs
sary, subject 30 the grades and Levels indicac,! hy
the City Surveyor.
Bids must state the price per foot Tor sctti.a
curb and per square yard for paving cutters and
alleys; the work to be done under the direction Of
the superintendent OF Police, aud in the best
manner subject to the approval Of the committee
on Streets. The rig:t to rej ect any and all bids
is reserved. HERBERT BRYANT,
je16 til til II. nf Committee on Streets
PROPOSALS FOX GRADING AND PAVING
Proposals will bc received at Tic Auditors Of
lice until SATURDAY. the 2Gti instant, at -
o'clock III. for GRADING and PAVING WITH
COBBLE STONES the carriagc-way on Columbus
street FROM tie nor.! line CT King to the north
line of Queer street, and Cameron street from
Ii west lin Of Washington to the east line of
Alfred stIeet.
Contractors will be required to furnish all ma.
teral necessary for this work and state price per
square yard, to Us" the average run OF coobo
stores, about six inches to pave u bed of at
least six inches of sand the work then to be top
dressed snd keyed with gravel. well rammcd,
first with single hammer, then with double ram
NOR. i II lines. levels and grades TO be indicated
by the City Surveyor The work to be done in
the best manner under tho direction of tho Su-
perntcndent Of Police and subject to the approval
of the Committee Oh Streets.
The right to r. cct any and all bids is reserved.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Je1G td Oh of Committee on Streets
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, MONDAY EVENING JUNE 2 1886
AlRxaulria Gazptte.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TREWEEELY By
EDGAR SNO WIDEN,

At the Gazette Btihl;nq, Nos. 20 and 72 Prince 81
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STABLER & CO.,
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
- u II II > l
Corner Prince and Fairfax stroet

OorHcr frlHC8 EHu FalrlAG bCrctt.
s',escrip ptions a specially. English, r'Tonci
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps Genun,
and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
Spongos, Hair Brushes and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent Mcdi-
cines, Coxe's Gelatino, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rine; Spices of all kinds and select stock Of I'll
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as The
same quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec
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Orkney SPRINGS,
" Shenandoah county, Va.
THE LARGEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE
SUMMER RESORT IN THE MOUNT
AIMS OF VIRGINIA

SUMMER RESULT IN IdE MUUNI-
AIMS OF VIRGINIA.
This resort has been thoroughly overhauled,
painted, repaired and papered throughout; new
closets and the best sanitary plumbing; new
porches havo been erected; newly furnished
throughout, and new hair mattresses have been
placed in all the rooms, with woven wire springs
making this the best and most complete resort to
be found in the South. Greatest variety of medic
inal waters at any summer resort in the United
States; beautiful scenery. magnificent roads ;
table unexcelled hot, cold, shower and plunge
baths; good fishing snd game in the immediate
vicinity. Frst-class livery. Charges moderate
Telegraph and express office in the building
This is the nearest watering place to Alexan-
dria Trains daily. Music will be furnished by
Prof. Williams Brass and String Band, of Al.
baughs Opera House. Pamphlets containing full
information, cuts of tho four principal hotels,
analysis of the water, attractions, terms, testmo
malls, &c may be had free at J. D. II. LUNT'S
drug storc. For further information address H.
CABELL MADDUX, Proprietor. 3. g. BURKE,
Chief Clerk. Dr. C. W. CHANCELLOR, Resident
Physician. my9 3m
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pALBRIGGAE SHIRTS for men; long and
ID short sleeves, very fine quality, at Soc For
sale By
my14 AMOS E. SLAYMAEER
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BRICKS FOR SALE.

NENUINE WALDRON AND AMERICAN
VI GRAIN and GRASS SCYTHES, Patent and
Plain Snaths, scythe Rifles scythe Stones, &c.
wholesale and retail at SS King ST., corner Royal.
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

Gk~ =. LEADgEATEE. rENs. LEA DBEATER
" :. LEADREATER & BIO,
D. Ecs 5 and 7 S. Fairfax ST.
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
PAINTS, OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDI-
EINEH, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
proprictors of Anodyno Pcctoral, Lubricating
Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; snd Agents fo1 Ayers Medicines, Ready.
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints &c.
Every effort will be made to maintain the high
reputation OF our old establishment my3
A a. WAKEFIELD
II. Successor to Janney s. Co..
DEALEE IN
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids Dye Stufis and Druggists Sundries
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and inquiries from the country promptly
attended to-
NEW BUILDING,
5ep1 No. 162 King street.
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Sec0nd-claSs matter.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20
The Saloon Must be Destroyed.

The Roman never with more
sacred devotion pronounced destruc-
ton against Carthage, than the
aroused American now utters the
threat of doom against the saloon.
Whoever lives to see the year 1888
will find the advanced thought
and the quickened heart Of the
land turned to ore refrain: "Our
homes must live, the saloon must
die" AS Republicans we have no
other object now than to entreat
the great historic and patriotic
party of the country to unfurl its
standard in the next national con-
test in unrelenting war on the
liquor power; worse than the slave
power, for it chains soul as well as
body a power viler in its ambitions
and ghastlier in its havoc than any
curse that exists. We hate the
liquor traffic and we deplore the
libuor habit. The saloon is both
the source of danger by which the
habit is formed and the means
through which liquor ravages
society. We are not tied to any
pet scheme; we dare not allege
that the only cure of incompetence
has been discovered; but we do
know that we are anti-saloon Re-
publicans and that there are
millions in the land, and that we
make no error when in town, city,
county, state and nation, we an
nounce to the liquor fortress as
distinctly as Grant announced at
Donelson; 1--WE propose to move
Immediately on your works." We
are not one.-The Boston State,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20
Prohibition Politics.
A Leading Methodist Journal Talks
Plainly,

The Northwestern Christian Advo-
cate does not favor or oppose any
political party, but it does favor
prohibition, and says SO without
fear of partisan hatred before ite
eyes, In stirring editorial it re-
marks: "As Senator Colquitt said
last Sunday, the national govern
ment must take part in the crusade
against the liquor traffic..".T The
day of party consolidation ap-
proaches. The politician that
does not see this is purblind. .....
Just little more of party ostracism,
just little more of political in
tolerance, just a little more OF
swearing at fanatics, just a few
tons more of party hack SANDER of
good men, just little more OF
whisky ring aggression, and just
forty rounds more of cogent facts
may send thrill from Des Moines
to Atlanta that will inaame the
people and crystalize prohibition
policy. Ohio's vote for Leonard
may be food for jokes" etc, etc.
Really does not the Advocate know
that this looks wondrously like
dragging the holy cause of temper
ance into politics." and that he
thus becomes the greatest enemy OF
Temperance next to the saloonists ?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20

or to the G. W. Sec'y. or to Bro J.
J. Hetzel, Sec'y of Elk. Com. at
Paw Paw, West Va.
Now, my brothers and sisters, at
the beginning of this new year,
strike hearty hands with me and
with your Grand officers; help us
with all your powers of head, heart
and hands; strengthen US in our
labors, encourage US with your
cordial sympathy; cooperate with
US in every way; and with our
Supreme Templar's blessing, we
will make the year 1886 a note
worthy one in the annals of Good
Templary in West Virginia, and
co-incident with rapid advance
of our Order will hasten the day
when Intemperance shall be
driven from our midst and the
clouds which have SO long darken-
ed our sky shall be banished by
the golden beams of Truth and
Temperance.
Let the watch word for 1886 be:
WEST VIRGINIA FOR TEMPLARY,
Truth AND TEMPERANCE.
Yours in F. H. & G.
JOHN l.. THOMAS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20
Notice to Take Dispositions.

Z.
4 weeks and posted.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India Missionary the formula of u simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca
fections, also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility. and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases. has
felt it his duly to make it known to his suf-
tering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering, | will
send free of charge to all who desire it, thi
ecipe, in German, French or English, wits
full directions tor preparing and usinh
Sent by mail by addressing with stampg
n ming this paperW. A. NoY Els, I49 EolUer's
Block, Rochester ". Y
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20
TO the Good Templars of West Va.
From the Good Teneplar.


My COMRADES: The undersigned
has been honored by the receipt of
a commission as State Deputy G..
w. c. 7. and Lecturer of our noble
Order in West Virginia.
1t is my strong desire that this
appointment shall be earned by
Jealous and constant labor for the
advancement of our Order in this
State, and that the Grand officers
will be justified in their selection
by an immediate and permanent
revival of Templary throughout
the Commonwealth.
To this end, l propose at the
beginning of the new year to
inaugurate a thorough crusade
against the Rum Power, and at the
same time to open recruiting offices
at all points visited, where vigor-
Gus efforts will be made to muster
into our service new, live and
aggressive Lodges which shall rein
force US in our great warfare.
While endea voring to enhance
the effectiveness of our Order by
,dotting the State in every cirec-
,tion with new Lodges, it is also
desirable to revive defunct or
languishing Lodges, and to fill up
the ranks of those which are now,
though slimly manned, CALAMITY
fighting against stroag odds, and
whose energy and coucage deserve
sympathy and support. To this
end / invite correspondence from
all who are in sympathy with our
grand objects, whether now con-
nected with our Order or not, and
will endeavor to respond to all
such calls, no matter whence they
emanate.
My itineracy will be published
weekly in the Good Templar, and
letters may be addressed To me at
the various points along my route,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-01-20

Hannah E: Gorby, Plf' In the Circuit Court
Ira Gorby, Deft. of West Virginia.
To Ira Gorby, Defendant:
Take notice that the deposition of Mrs. R.
M. F. Hull, and r. M. F. Hull, and others
Will be take at the law office of Barna Pow
ell in the City of ParkerSburg, in the county
of Wood, and State of West Virginia, on the
2Sth day of January, 1886, between the hours
OF a. m, and p. M, to be read in evidence
on the hearing of the above cause, in behalf
of the said Plaintiff.
If from any cause the taking of the same
shall not be commenced, or being CONNER
ed, shall not be completed on that day, the
taking of the same will be adiourne ed from
time to time, udtil they are compiled.
Yours, &c.
HANNAH E. GORBY,
By Barna Powell, her Counsel