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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23
oygrERs IN ALL STYLES.

lie insuros the pick of the market. Fried, Stew
e5, Roasted, Broiled, Escalloped and Raw at the
.cwsst rates.
Ornamental and Plsin Cakes are solo cheap
or than thew cen be manufactured at home.
Also Crearc PuiFs. Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
'Taffy of all kinda PIES SPECIALITY. Frrite,
Mats Confectioncries, Caromeis and augared
Fruits. lie caters for lamilies, fairs, b&ll5 and
entertainments snd furnishes social parties OF
the best and at the lowest rates.
He offers special Inducements st Whoiesaie 70
aealers, and racks carefully for country custom
octSI tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

TTARDWARE AND CUTLERY AT 328 KING
STREET, CORNER OF ROYAL.
We have received our supply OF goods ior the
season, embracing general assortment as 10 sIyle
and quality which @o propose to sell at very low 10"
Dricos. and invite call from all in want. Come
and erqgli9e the goods. We have on hand supply
of Table Cutlery, Spoons and other goods IN the
bousekcepers' line, which We are selling al re-
iuced prices, wholesale and retail ,o>-
oct8 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
DARB FENCING WIRE. Annealcd Balirg
u Wire Fodder Yarn Corn Hooks, Corn hnIves,
&C. Enameled Kettles, Brass Kettles, Goa! HOGS
Goal Shoye!s and other goods in the same limo, Tor
sale st reduced prices. Call and see at go hihe
s'[stS ootS IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
A EXISTS GOLD PAINT.
Just received, complete in one box, saucer,
brUsb. orc bottle liquid and ono of gold. Price
tTS15yiHv' Tb5i ''n'' fSF W iSS CREIGHTON & CO.
ANEW JANs.-2O dozen Cross & Blackwell
Jams. consisting of Raspberry, Strawberry
Raspberry aud Currant Rcd Currant, COOS
005ry ory29 s1' '''S'' '"7S. GEO. McBURNEY 6 SON.
WE HAVE Just received the greatest bargain
w in WHITE SHIFTS patent stsys in back
and sleeves; double front and back; weighs il
'unSesi nctI9 az wv AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
HovF.NADE CAssIMEREs-A large assOrt-
| ment at prices to suit the times An examl'
nas,o9 ndfa Oh 'nelH ''ii'''' AMOS B. sLAYhIAKER.
T.PcE ASSORTMENT OF CAMEL's HAIR
II Shirts aud Drawers from 'ocn 81 SID 10
si,.J' cct1o y AMOS B. sLAYMAKERs.
---- ,-->,, cIlor,cJy OATS ESsENCE.
~ natures norvo tonic and Drain Ioou' IL O0''
ties at 81 each, just received ~ ,,,,r, 9. DDo
feb20 E. s. LEADBEATER & BIO.
crop CoUGHING-LUNTs COUGH SYRUP
= will cure your cough if you will only give lta
trial, .o! PFlce ~ anu -'0O p'- J. D. II. LUNT
WE HAVE reduced the price on all non. non.
w shrinkablo pure CAMELs HAIR SHIFTS
ana octS0 gIi-N " -1-'e AMOS B. sLAYMAKER.
0yTPA LARGE SIZE NATURAL WOOL UN-
n DFRSHIkTS and DRAWERS Of best grade;
also ao:1a sI9si' S''N A--'1 AMOS B. sLAYA1AKERs.
.IT-WooL WHITE AND SCARLET UNDER
| y shirts, double in back and front, at
10 = 30 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER'S.
TF YOU want good and cheap all-w0ol SHIRTS
| aud DRAWERS go to o,v,,.vpp,c
octoo AMOS Is. SLA1 MAhEho.
CBLORITE, an elegant preparation for chapped
y ma h2nuS anu --''' J.DH. LUNT.
1HoICE TOMATOES LoW-LaIge cans Toma-
4 J toes of fine quality for sale at lOc each By
J - t9e9 - J. C. MILBURN.
FEW KITS ROE HERRING for ssle at one
i n dollar per kit by ,,,,pupN
1 oct11 " 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23
C0NFECTIONERS.
WINTER At BRENGLE'S.
OYSTERS AND CONFECTIONERY.

HENRY BRENGLE, 10 sci King street, still
Keeps all the deicacies of the season. and his stock
will make winter seem warmer and add TO the
- all the holidsys. Ro has arranged his par
-r snr.inr delicious
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23
TV1HE ROCHESTER" LAMP.

I
Never needs trimming never breaks chimneys;
perfectly safe gives pure and steady light of 90
candle power Give it fair trial. 1t is the best
and cheapest lamp ell things considered that
ever had" Don't take any 'just as good" but
sold at less price, but get the genuine article The
No. 10 Mammoth, 300 candle power, is absolute
" without a rival. marvellous light for stores,
halls churches factories etc; costa less than one
cent per hour. Oar store is lighted with the
Rochester" and We invite you to call some evch-
ing and see what marvellous light We have.
Ell MILLER & SON,
sep29 Sole Agents.
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CoNHIgsIONEn's OFFICE.


ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 10, 1883.
(. All persons interested in the above decree are
hereby notified that have fixed upon THURS
DAY, December 2Oth, 1888, at my Office, No. 21S
King street Alexandria, Va, as the time and place
when and where will proceed to execute the de-
cree aforesaid at which time and place you are
required to attend
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Novem-
Der, 1888. A. W. ARMSTRONG;,
poy19 BOT Special Commissioner
EXECUToR's NOTICE.-Having qualified as
T. executor of the late WIN. D. MUTT, all per-
sons indebted to the estate will please como for
ward and settle, and all who have accounts against
the same will please present them, duly suthenti-
Gated, for settlement.
nevis 2w PETER WISE. Executor.
C.IsAL AND JUTE FODDER YARN just re-
= ceived at 329 King street, for sale wholesale
sud retail By
sep15 ]. 7. CREIGHTON & SON.
GUNS, PISTOLS, CAPS, WADs, SHELLS. &c,
~ just opened at 329 King street, corner OF
Royal. and for sale at reduced prices.
oct23 ]. t. CREIGHTON & SON.
JAMAICA ORANGES and prime BALDWIN
y APPLES just received by
now ]. c. MILBURN.
A TMoREs CELEBRATED MINCE MEAT re.
"A ceived to-day by
nov5 ]. C. MILBURN.
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TO AND FROM NEW YORK.

AND =.
1-p Steamer GEORGE LEARY (Poto-
Erzstszsssr mac Steamboat Company MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS at $50 p. N.
Steamer JANE MOSELEY finland and Sea-
board Coasting Company TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS at $50 p m. and SUNDAYS at
4:30 p. N.
Leary stops at Pincy Point every "trip, weather
permitting.
Moseley stops at Cornfcld Ha:bor every trip.
Steamers leave Alexandria promptly on time
from Reeds wharf and mako freight connections
at Norfolk with railroads and steamboats, for all
Southern points.
For further information apply to
F A. REED 8, CO., Agents, Alexandria.
WIN. P. WEIGH, Supt. P s. Co., Wash'n
G. 3. PHILLIPS, supt. l. 81 S. Co., Wash'n.
feb21 If
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLoW's SOOTHING sYRUP, for
children teething, is the prescription OF one Of the
best female nurses and physicians il the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process OF teething
lis value is incslculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 25 cents
hottie
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JAS. l.. TAYLOR, G. PA.
Washington, D. G.
SOL. HAAS, 7. NJ, Richmond, Va.

TIME GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE
NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
Double Track, Splendid Scenery,
steel Rails, Magnificent Equipment.
In effect November 1st, 1883.
Trains leave Washington from station, corner OF
Sixth and B streets, ai follows
For Pittsburg and tho West, Chicago Limited Ex-
pre- OF Pallmau Vestibuled Cars at $50 a. M.
daily Fast Line, $50 a. IN. daily to Cincinnati
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Pit.s-
burg to Cincinnati, and Harrisburg to ST. Louis;
daily exc ut Saturday. to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Altoona to Chicago. Western Express,
at 7:4O p. H. daily, with Sleeping Cars Wash
ngton to Chicago and st. Louis, connecting
daily at Harrisburg with through Sleepers for
Louisville and Memphis Pacific Express 1000
p. m daily, for Pittsburg snd the West, with
through Sleeper to PttsbuFg, and Pittsburg to
Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

7INE WINTER CURED HAMS for sale low by
sep2s J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

c,HEEP DIP, ssgo, Ground Sage. Diamond
- nvee F;tcbe's Pocket Scales, Hoods ssrs&paa
lila IN y Tsrners Ss Kidney and Liver Cure Browns
IRON Bittors Volina Cordial, Pratl's Astral ;i pi
and Sweet Maioram-s largo supply Jlst FeSG5Ge
5ec1 .. S. LEADBEATEG q bEO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

IF you CANNOT SEE and cannot find ary
/ SPECTACLEs TO suit you, 90 10 HENRY
WILDTS and nave your eyes tested, and yoa
will have no more trouble nov2O
NoUARE, oCTAGoN and FLAT CAST STEEL
. Will be sold st SO King street, corner of Boy
al. 81 3 greatly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. [oct2Sl J. T. CREIGHTON son.
V7OR RHEUMATIsM and NEURALGIA Try the
4 GERMAN RHEUMATIC REMEDY made by
John D. q. LUNP. Price SOC per bottle tmh22
DoAsTED and GREEN coFFEEs for sale at
IL lower prices by
jan31 DC M1LBuRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

Anew .JANS.-2O dozen Cross & Blackwell
Jams consisting of Raspberry, Strawberry
Raspberry aud Currant, Rcd Currant, COOS
'o5ry arya3 s9' '''s'' '"SG:Eo GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
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=sAIexgtIarla 6azeffs
FUBLGSaRD DAILY AND TgI. HsEKIY s1
EDGAR sEO WDEN,

1t tbc Gazette Building, SO GnG 312 Prince
DAILY TRI- WEEKLY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

DARB FENCING WIRE Annealcd Baling
d Wire. Fodder Yarn, Corn Hooks, Corn Knives,
&c. Enameled Kettles, Brass Kettles, Goa! Hods,
Coal Shoves and other goods in the same IN inc, lor
sale st reduced prices. Call and see at 32S King
s'FSgs; oo58 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

WE HAVE Just received the greatest bargain
w in WHITE SHIRTS; patent stsys in back
and sleeves: double front and back weighs il
ounces, @V wv ,l5Oc ID cJAYMAKFR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

noME.MADE CAssIMEREs-A large assOFt-
mont at prices to suit tho times An exami'
naSoa ea Oh 'nein '0''e''' AMOS &. sLAYhIAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CAMELs HAIR
A Shirts aud Drawers from 75c,, 81, S.l2o to
$175, at ,,,oc u cr.yuAKER,s
oct1O AhlOo b. oLn -- - hta - =.
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MEDICINAL.

Y rr=.o<7,,s- cura- G.yer. complaint.
!: I..---.,.- -. = YjiioUS i1crtioms Ghd
Z ! EcsiircheSs. AZ Grncsisis. Price > cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-23

yETE HAVE reduced the price on all non: non,
w shrinkable pure CAMEL'S HAIR sHlK1e
and DRAWERS ,v,,,VVp
oct3O AMOS b: oEA - II d EH
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Just received, complete in one box, saucer
brush, orc bottle liquid and ono of gold. Prlce
twenty-five cants. For sale by
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
THE .LOvABLE WOMAN.
ByrOn's Image of q Representative
Sweet Womanhnnd.

ByrOn's Image of Representative Of
Sweet Womanhood.
According to q new Theory of Har-
mony and FORM published on the other
side of the Atlantic, certain combina-
tons of a circle, triangle and square
produce q perfect type of female
beauty. This may be called reducing
loveline5s to a mathematical denlon-
stration. We have always considered
woman q wonderful problem, yet never
suspected that this was the true solu.
ton. The Theory goes on to say
that 'the regulation Of the geonetrical
figures must be in accord with certain
harmonic proportions existing in
music from which we infer that a
lady mechanically beautiful appears
to most advantage when dancing to
the sound of a piano or a fiddle.
Our own notion of truly loua5se
woman--and none other is really beau
titul-is not mathematical, though it
may comprehend harmony and melody,
especially of the voice. There are (to
use the words of another, ..women Of
sweet, maidenly natures, growing up
in the practice Of kindness, of tender
household duties. Of simple Cody aims,
and of genial, pleasant accomplish
ments-
Till, at the last, they set themselves to man
Like perfect music unto noble Words
Byron brings before us the image Of
one of this sweet sisterhood in half a
DOZEN lines:
Around her shone
Ths nameless charms unmarked by her alone;
The light of love, the purity of grace,
The mind, the music breathing from her face,
The heart whose softness harmonized the
whole
And oh! that eye was in Itself SOUL
One rarely sees this style of lady
in the street in a pork-pie hat with 4
blood-colored feather, or at the opera
heavily fettered with jewelry She
does not divide her waking hours into
three equal parts devoting one 70 gos-
sip, one to shopping and one to flirting.
She reads, thinks, never sc0lds; and
when she loves she loves. Happy is
he who wins such woman for his
bride, and a true man he must be to
deserve her, M Z, Lsdaer.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
HOME SUGGESTIONS.

IN nervous prOstratlOn, rest and sleep are
tho first indispensable conditions A change
IL always in order to make them possible.
The diet must be generous, the food well
masticated and eaten slowly
OLD Innings should be washed. iruned and
kept in a receptacle devoted to such things.
1t IS seldom these can be utilized in q good
dress, but sometimes como in course for
chlldren's garments or for everyday cot
ton gowns.
AMONG moth preventives that are popular
Is oil OF cedar, the odor of which is said to
drive the tiny moth or miller from q room
Cloths saturated with oil are laid around
tho room, which is kept closed for several
hours, then aired thoroughly.
The indlscriminate use of the word ssnice,'
Is tabooed in polite circles Supcrlatiyes
are also in general bad form. II you wish
TO praise any thing highly call it strong"
well done,' "qulte good,n or tho like, or
say it pleases you much
A WASH which will remove the sunburn
acquired by outdoor sports is made by ad-
ding to twelve ounces of elder flower water
Six drains OF common soda and six drains of
powdered borax. Applied to tho skin it
Will make It as clear and soft as q baby,s.
10 CHANGE the air in O sick-roona without
exposing the patient to unsafe drafts, omen
the WINDOWS or doors leading out of doors
IN the room adjoining. When the cir in
TINS adjoining room is removed close the
doors and windows and open the door into
the sick-room.
KEEP tho wick turned down below the
top OF tho burner except when in actual
use. II this be done, and there is no leak
about the fixture, there is no reason why,
II tho lamps are carefully wiped every
morning, there should be oil on the outside
by evening.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
a LAZY MANS LUCK.
Ho Il Driven from Homo and Stumble
Upon q Fortune.

Ho Il Driven from Homo and StunbTos
Upon q Fortune.
About three years ago Frank Martin sold the
Horn silver mine at Era for SIS. 0o0 BY his
drinking and gambling he has reduced this ia
about 8, O50 and his wife now petitions the pro
bate court tc have guardia- appointed foI
him.-ladho Register.
To read the above paragraph, says the
Nez Perez Ne,os, one would naturally say
that there was nothing in it; that it was
common everyday occurrence. But read
I this: Three years Frank Martin was as
worthless and lazy q vagabond as could well
be produced-one of those who never missed
meal or paid cent. He resided at place
called Era, in Alturas County, in this Terri
tory, had no occupation, and sponged his
living from his brother, who had q small
ranch and kept the post-ofice by the road.
side. One day his brothers wife requested
Frank to cut her some wood. He refused.
Wehreupon she beat him out of the house
with tho rolhng-pin and forbade him to ever
enter her doors again. Sad and detected al
the condition of affairs, Frank walked uI
hill; in the rear of his once happy home
until within q short distance Of it's summit
when he sat down upon fiat rock, at the
same time stretching out his legs and brac
ing his feet against a small bowlder in
front of him. He had not been there long
when tho bowlder under his feet gave way
and won't rolling down tho hill. Frank
raised himself and listlessly followed after
the rolling stone-and just here we will
digress and say that his then experience
exploded the old aphorism that trolling
stone gathers no moss ''-and, picking it up
was surprised at its weight end general ap
pearance. He showed the stone to some min
ers soon after, and they pronounced it horn
silver ore Of the richest character. There
upon Frank prospected the place and soon
found ledge which paid him big from the
start, SO that in less than month after
opening tho mine Mr. Frank Martins check
was worth its face from S., 900 to $4,000. He
had hosts of o warm friends-indeed his
| friends were red-Lot-reaching from Hous-
ton on the north to Blackfoot in the center.
and HALEY and Salt Lake in the east
One evening, after delivering shipment
of his ore to the reduction works at Haley,
Mr.. Martin dropped into restaurant and
ordered square meal. He was promptly
served by comely waiter girl, and, being
in a somewhat hilarious mood, challenged
the girl to marry him then and there She
accepted his proffer, a justice of tho peace
was sent for, and the twain were made one
About six months after this he sold his
urally enough, the transition from extreme
indigenao to much wealth unshipped what
| little intellect he had.
| Moral: Wealth is blessing to some, but
| curse to others.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION,
First Days Proceedings.

CHICAGO, June 20.-The Republican Ma
tional convention was called to order yes
terday at IL 81 by Chairman Jones, of the
National committee. Rev. Frank w. Gun
saulus, of Chicago, opened the proceedings
with prayer, after which Chairman Jones
introduced j. s. Thurston, of Nebraska, as
temporary chairman of the convention.
Delegate Osborn, of Kansas, objected to the
assumption on the part of the National
committee of the right to name the tempo
rary chairman and demanded roll call of
states, but no attention " as paid to his de-
mand, and Mr.. Thurston was escorted to
the chair, making a lengthy speech, thank
Ing the convention for the honor conferred
upon him and criticising the administration
of President Cleveland.
After the other temporary officers Of the
convention were appointed Mr.. Horn, of
Michigan, assembled the platform and pre-
sented the chairman a gavel made of the
oak under which the Republican party was
organized on the 9th of July, 1854, in the
village of Jackson, Mich
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
Poultry on u Spree.

Mrs. A. v. Davis, of Findlay, o., the other
day opened q can of peaches, and discov:
ering that they had " worked'' consldera
bly,, threw them into the back yard. Not
long after the chickens on the premise.
began eating the spoiled fruit, and, as the
working" had generated alcohol, the fowls
soon became gloriously drunk, staggering
about in tho most ridiculous manner Ono
old staid rooster, who had never beer
known to indulge in fight, became very
tipsy, few over the fence into oeighbor's
yard, attacked a rooster twice his size
and got licked. He managed to get home
again, however, and with the hens soor
became so drunk that they dropped over;
apparently dead. When Mr.. Davis came
home in the evening he threw the whole
flock over the fence, surprising that they
had been poisoned. In the course of short
time the rooster came to, crowed Justify, anc
soon his companions sobered up also, butfo,
awhile they acted as if they had bad head
ache.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
Marion HarIand.

The celebrated authoress, SO highly es-
teemed by the women of America, says on
pages 1903 and 445 of her popular work
"Eue's Daughters; or, Common Sense for Maid,
Wife and Mothcr'':
"For the aching back-should it be slow
in recovering it's normal strength-an ALL
COCKS Porous PLASTER is an excellent COM
forter, combining the sensation of the sus
tanned pressure of a strong, warm hand
with certain tonic qualities developed in
the wearing. 1t should be kept over the
seat of uneasiness for several days-in OBJ
stinate cases for perhaps a fortnight"
g For pain I'M the back wear an ALLcocK's
Porous PLASTER constantly, renewing as it
wears off. This is an Invaluable support
when the weight on the small Of the back
becomes heavy and the aching incessant. y
LIGHTNING never strikes twice in the
same place-it doesn't have to.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
A Tel1-Tale yisi.ins-List.

A Philadelphia lady accidentally left her
visiting-list in dry goods store, and before
it was returned to her some interesting
matter was culled from it. There were in it
hundred or moro names of tho Quaker
City's bellies and beaux, accompanied by
such free-and-casy explanatory notes as
"horrid and vulgar does nothing but
eat" "a regular circus" mushroom
very SWELL" rich, but disagreeable,' y
pretty, but poor" conceited,' "very
rocco, u " fine antique" splebeian,n 'spre-
tentious and pushing, clever, but fast,''
"blue-blooded pauper,'' lawfully queer,'
"a dreadful ton gue,n etc.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-06-23
GREAT LAVA FLOOD.
How tho Columbia River Makes Its way
Through tho Cascade Range.

How tho Columbia River Makes Its way
Through tho Cascado Range.
The central and eastern parts of Oregon
are vast bed Of lava, which covers, ac-
cording to Prof. La Comic, between 100000
and 800 COO square miles OF territory. It is
probably the most eytraord inary lava flood
in the world. Commencing in Middle Cali.
fornia as separate streams, in Northern
California it becomes q flood flowing over
and completely manteGng the smaller inc.
qualities, and flowing around the greater
inequalities of surface while in Northern
Oregon and Tacoma it becomes an absolute.
II universal flood, beneath which tho whole
original facc Of the country, with its hills
and dales, mountains and valleys, lies
buried several thousand feet. It covers
the greater portion Of Northern California
and Northwestern Nevada, nearly the whole
Of Oregon, Tacoma and Idaho and runs fan
into Montana on the east and British Colum.
bia on the north.
This enormous matter evidently arose
through assures, and flowed until the
streams or masses met, forming an almost
continuous sheet. The Cascade range OF
mountains seems to have been a source OF
immense overflow.
The area covered by this overflow can moi
be less than 100000 square miles, with ar
average thickness of about 1900 feet, but
having q thickness in some places Of 8, zoe
feet. The statements which seems an ex.
traordinary one, is sustained by the ex.
tensive observations OF Prof Le Conte.
Tho Columbia river cuts through the Cas-.
cadc range in a gorge hundred miles ir
length, with perpendicular cliffs. The cas-.
cadcs of the river are at the axis of the
range, and tho cliffs hero are 1880 to 3,sOt
feet above the river surface, and arc com.
posed Of lava, tier upon tier, from top te
bottom. Considering surface erosion, 40Ot
feet is regarded as a moderate estimate fol
the original thickness of the lava flood al
this place
But the entire thickness of the lava has
been cut through, and the surface revealed
on which the food was originally formed
Here, at the rivers surface, underlying the
mountains Of lava, arc remains of ancient
forests and evidences of interesting geo
logical changes.
There occurs at the rivers edge, anG
about fifteen feet upward, a layer of course
conglomerate; on this, o layer which ap
pears to have been a dirt-bed, or old ground
surface. On this surface were found two
silicified stumps, with their roots spread
out, one of which was two feet in diameter
the roots reaching over On area twenty feet
in diameter. Trunks of other trees were
seen. Over this was layer of stratiiei
sandstone, with beautiful impressions Of
leaves of several kinds of forest trees Up
on this lies about one hundred feet of con
glomerate, resembling drift, in the bottom
of which were found trunks and branches
of oaks and conifers Upon the conglom
crate tho lava lies in columnar masses to
height of $500 feet.
The geological age Of the wood and lea
bearing stratum is believed to be mlocene
or middle tertiary, and, if SO, the lava foo6
began to occur during or after the miocene