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Year: 1879

French and English manufacturers vie
with each other in the production of new
designs and fanciful styles of ornamental
ton in colored hosiery, which has now
been accepted in the place of the white
and unbleached, which in different de-
grees of fineness formerly constituted the
sole choice ofthis department. The hair
stripes retain the popular prestige which
they at once acquired, but they are no
longer confined to the simple contrast of
dark and light lines Of color. Worked
in between are still finer threads of gold
and garnet, which enrich, without i'm
parting any striking effect fcolor. Quite
new and very fashionable designs consist
of vertical stripes of silk in light color,
edged on both sides with button hole
stitch Of tinted white, and alternating
with dark stripe of Lisle thread. This
style of hosiery washes and wears equal
to spun silk, is almost it's equivalent in
appearance, and costs less than two
thirds the price. The Roman stripe is
horizontal, and consists Of clustered
lines in Roman colors, alternating with
q solid dark stripe. A new and pretty
English stocking is of Lisle thread in
ecru tints, open-worked vertically, and
embroidered with small dots which al
ternate in different colors-blue, garnet


brown and black. Another style con.
sists of broad ribs, extending from the
top to the toe, and alternating with lines
of fine open work. Some of them are ir


solid colors; others have speckles and
dashes of color. sort of chene mixture
upon the solid ground. The shades ART
very delicate, such rs pale blue with {
little infusion of pink or pale olive, witt


blue or tinted white. Many are in solit
mastic shades and some have little light


ming strokes of brown upon the ston'
color or mastic. Among the most fashion


able are very pale blue in delicate open
Year: 1879

A writer in the New York San, who
was a young gunner in the Federal army,
gives this incident of life in the trenches
at Cold Harbor, Va, during the terrific
fighting early in June, 1854: BY daylight
we had our earthwork finished, and were
safe. The heavy artillery, armed rs In
in front of US. We being on the crest OF
the hill, they were below US. Behind us
were couple Of Delaware regiments,
the two having about lao men combined.
Back of us was aravine, an alder; swamp.
and in the tIiickets bordering on the
swamp was a spring of clear, cold water.
The men in front of US had to 60 to this
spring for water. They would draw lots
to see who should run across the danger
Gus open grounds. THIS settled, the vic
tim would hang fifteen or: twenty can
teens around him : then, crouching low
in the rifle pits, he would give a great
lump, and when he struck the ground,
was running at the top of his speed for
our earthwork. ,Ofcourse every Confed-
crate sharpshooter in range fired ut him.
Some of these men were shot dead but
generally they ran into the earthwork
with laugh. After filling their can
teens, they wouldsi and smoke and talk,
nerving themselves for the deadly return.
Adjusting the canteens, they would 90
out of the works on a run, and run back
over the bullet-swept course, Some
times they would come to us in pairs.
One day two Albany men came leaping
into our battery! After filling their can
teens, they sat and talked of the beauti-
full city on the Hudson, and finally
started together for their rifle pit. l
watched through an embrasure and saw
one fall. Instantly lie began to dig "a
little hollow with his hands in the sandy
soil, and instantly the Confederate sharp
shooters went to work on him: The dust
flew upon one side of him, then on the
other. The wounded soldiet kept scrap
ing his little trench in. the sand. We
called to him. He answered that his
leg was broken below the knee by rifle
ball. From the rifle pit we heard them
call to him to take off his canteens, tie the
strings together and set them on one
side. He did so, and the thirsty men in
the pits drew lots to see who would risk
his life for the water. got Eeenly in
tcrested in this dicing with death, and
watched intent. A soldier springs out Of
the pit. Running obliquely, lie stoops as
he passes the can teens, grasps the strings,
turns, and in a flash is safe. Looking
out I see the dust rise in little puffs
around the wounded man, and with
quickening breath feel that his minutes
are numbered. l note a conspicuous
man in the rifle pit, and recognize him
as the comrade of the stricken soldier.
He calls to his disabled friend saying
that he is coming for him, and that lie
must rise as he comes near, and cling to
him when he stops, The hero leaves the
pit on run: the wounded man rises up
the runner clasps him in hiaohrms; the
arms of the wounded one twine about
his neck. and he is carried into our bat
terry at full speed. To the honor of the
Confederate sharpshooters be it said that
when they understood what was being
done they ceased shooting.
Year: 1879

feared she would be detected. She gave
one step toward the seat; but no, she
would risk detection rather than submit
quietly to the doom that awaited her if
she remained in Harold's power. she
glanced at the driver to see that he was
not observing her, and with a prayer on
her lips that her undertaking might be
successful, she slid noiselessly to the
ground. No one had seen her, and soon
the noise. of the receding carriage died
in the distance. Throwing herself on
her knees, the young girl, who had been
brought up by religious parents, thanked
the God whom she had learned to trust
from childhood for the success of her
undertaking thus far, and implored Him
to enable her to return safe home again.
Rising from her knees, she began at once
her journey; for well she knew that
sooner or later her escape would be
discovered, and an attempt made to re-
capture her. 60


On, on she went, getting nearer and
nearer home. Day dawned, the sun
rose in all its majestic splendor and cast
its refulgent rays over the earth.
Eventually our heroine drew near the
town. Soon she expected to be safe at
home. But now the hopes that all along
had filled her breast gave way to despair; !;
for, looking back, she observed horse
man approaching her at full speed. She
thought it must be Harold. Determined
on q last effort, she began to run; but
she was sure this could not last long.
He was fast gaining on her, and she was
expecting soon to be seized in his ruth
less grasp, when a half dozen horsemen
came galloping around a curve in the
road, and she fell fainting to the ground
rs they dashed furiously past her. A
lively race ensued, which resulted in
Harold's capture. But there was one
who did not engage in the pursuit: 1t
was Edward Rutherford, who had ar
rived in town by the six o'clock train,
and, learning soon after of Gertrude's
abduction. had engaged at once in the
search. He alightcd and endeavored to
revive her, but failing in this he took
her in his arms and rode back to town,
where medical assistance was procured
and she was soon restored to conscious
ness.


A few weeks afterward Edward and
Gertrude were married in the Methodist
church by the Rev. Reuben Homes.
Edward is now partner in the firm of
Moor & Co.


AS to Harold Fulton, he was con-
victed and sent to prison for five years.
At the expiration of his sentence he went
to the West, and was never again heard
of by those whom he had prosecuted and
sought to wrong.
Year: 1879

There is no one element in a mans
character that contributes more to his
success in life, wisely says the United
States Economist, than confidence or self
reliance in his own ability. A faint
hearted man is unstable. and will never
excel. Faith in the endeavor to will
and to execute is as important in sue
cessful business career as is the keystone
to the arch. A man possessed Of bold,
daring and resolute will may be deter
mined in performing what he conceives
to be right. To men with this never
dying faith there is no such word rs de-
feat, and when obstacles present them
selves in their path, it only results in
their putting forth greater effort to ac-
complish their purpose.


Toll, trial, disaster, gloom and danger
may environ and threaten to overthrow
the most cherished plans. yet over and
above all hindrances a heroic soul will
triumph and win fame and honor. The
discouragement that would retard the
irrcsolute only discover the weak places
to the brave, and, strengthening these,
they renew the conflict with increased
vigor. Timidity creates towards and
never wins success. 1t is q strong and
abiding faith in ones own ability to per-
form that overcomes difficulties that
others thought could could not be sur
mounted.


In all the pursuits we find that those
who achieve honor and distinction are
strong and self-reliant in their own
powers, exercise faith in their own abili-
ty, and carry out plans conceived in
their own brain. Morse had faith in
telegraphic wires. and Field in submarine
cables, and to-day, in consequence there
of. the lightning is harnessed to convey
the news of the world in every part Of
the inhabitable globe within the compass
of a few hours. Not many years ago
Edison occupied an humble position rs
IL telegraph operator; to-day his name
and fame are worldwide as associated
with some of the grandest discoveries Of
ancient or modern times. Astor, Stew
art and Vanderbilt furnish examples in
the large fortunes they created rs to what
well-directed energy and determination
can accomplish in business pursuits,
while the eventful life the late Judge
Packer is another striking illustration of
the high position that can be attained
by reliance and perseverance in the in
dividual man, backed by liberia endow-
ment of common sense. In the ever
widening paths of commerce and the
ever-increasing monetary circles there
are open up before the young men of the
nation rare opportunities to win wealth
and fortune. In agricultural, mining,
industrial and mercantile pursuits like
avenues to attain distinction are present
cd Rnt fortunes Willnot come by chance
nor distinction by hazard; both must be
won by strong heroic endeavor. Back
bone is vital in the achievement of lofty
aims, and nerve and grit are essential re-
quisites in the battle of life. A man, to
triumph, must have faith in his enter
n1ise and reliance in his ability.
Year: 1879

About this time of year city people
are getting terribly anxious about the
welfare Of the country cousin. This
anxiety and solicitude will grow as the
season advances, and, when they can
bear it no longer, they will pack up four
children and two trunks and 60 and see
about it.-MiddleteWn Transcript.
Year: 1879

near his fathers, he intends to stop on
his return and spend two or three weeks
with his relatives. It is a busy time to
ret him 90, but he has not been al. home
| for nearly gear and ! could not well
deny his request. l am sorry you did
not use more courtesy toward the noble
fellow when he came to bid you good
bye. 1t would"


"When he came to bid me good-bye?"
interrupted astonished Gertrude.


Yes, and you treated him so indiffer-
emily that he returned to the store very
much grieved."


But, father, he never bid me good
byew ;,
run up and see you before leaving, and
that when he came back he WIS very
much agitated." And Mr.. Moor has
tened away, leaving Gertrude to her own
reflections. ,..


Before closing her eyes in sleep that
night she resolved to tree herself from
her engagement to Harold at their next
meeting, for she was sure that what Ed
ward had told NJ was true. and she
could never become the wife of u man
who was guilty Of such conduct. She
arose very early on the following morn
ing and wrote Edward letter, telling
him how bitterly she regretted her cruel
words and asking his pardon: She also
told him of her intention to free herself
from her engagement to Harold. Hav-
ing sealed the letter in neat white en-
velope on which she had previously
written his address, she took it to the
postoffice. Dead stiffness reigned over
the town, and she had thought to
get back to her room without being OBJ
served; but as she was returning she
met Harold Fulton, his haggard coun-
tenance and unsteady gait hetraying the
effects Of debauchery. She passed by
him without seeming to know him and
hurried home. She did not relate her
meeting with Harold to her parents, but
when at breakfast her father spoke Of
engaging him rs a clerk until Edwards
return, she protested against it. He
was, however, that day employed. He
called on Gertrude in the evening and
requested her not to tell her father Of
their meeting that morning. She told
him that she would comply with his re-
quest, and also that he must consider
their engagement as ended, as she could
never marry him.


This did not please him, and he went
away very angry.


The Methodist church stood in a
beautiful grove on, q small eminence
Year: 1879

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEC


OND Judicial District of the State of Nevada in and
for the County of Ormsby.-James Gettys, plaintiff,
Mary Jane Gettys defendant Action ought in the Dis
rct Court Of the Second judicial District Of the State Of
Nevada in and for the County of Ormsbv, and the
plant filed in said County Of Ormsby in the Office of the
Clerk OF said District Corr-The State Of Nevada sends
required appear in action brought against by the
abve named plaintiff in the District Court OF the Second
Judicial District of the State of Nevada in and for the
County of OTmsby, and to answer the complaint filed
therein "a copy of which accompanies this summOns)
within ten days exclusive of the day OF service)
served within this county; if served out of
this county, but in this District, within twenty days
otherwise within forty dayS-or judgment by default will
be taken against you The said action brought to obtain


decree OF divorce disS0ying the bonds of matTmOny
isng between plaintiff and yourself the grounds Of
your having adultery in the latter part of the
year A D. 1874 and in the early part of the year A D.
ISIS in the Territory {now Sate) of Colorado with
certain persons, named in complaint, at various
and diverse times and places ami various AMI diverse
times and ptCeS down to this date with various other
persons that the exact times ard places Of said
various acts Of adult t3ry that plaintiff is uniformed, he
being said time in the State of Nevada and fur
theF grounds that had the time OF your marriage
with plaintiff former husband living in Colorado by
of bert Harris all Of which is fully set forth in
plaintiffs complaint And you hereby notified that if
fail and the said complaint above
required the said plaintiff will apply to the Court for the
re ief demanded in his complaint.


Given under my hand the Seal of the District Court
of the Second Judicial District Of the sta of Nevada in
the year of Lord. thousand eight hundred and
sGventy-pine


IsE,Al J. H, MARSHALL, Clerk.


r COFFIN Attorney " Plaintiff ie6
Year: 1879

On Sunday evening. while Mr.. S. Kelly was
driving his famous spotted Arabian Mas the top
OF her speed seventh iah street the mare
slipped and tell IN the Her cg broken At THE
suhc Joint and she had TO be shot by Bcrss she
was valued at s5.uu.
Year: 1879

The declarations of the Russian


press that life-and-death war with


England is merely question of time,
show that Russia can have no real
fear Of an immediate rupture with
Germany, as any overt hostility on the
part of her powerful neighbor would
reader all serious action in Central
Asia impossible. The menacing at
1itude Of Burmah, and the discomfort
excited in Northern Ipdia by the
frightful details that continue to pour
10 from the scene Of the Cashmere
famine, seem likely to complicate the
situation on the English side; and
the trustworthiness of the hill-tribes,
swearing eternal friendship to Eng
land one day, and cutting off her
scouting parties the next, is very
transparent indeed. Should the
Russians reach Herat first, or should
an early winter surprise the invaders
ON the march, the second act Of the
Eastern drama will be a striking one.
Year: 1879

Nashville American.


Tennessee owes it to herself and to
Memphis to do all that is in her pow
er to restore to that city the con
ditions Of prosperous South. The
entire State is interested in that re-
suit. If we were disposed to take the
narrow view which has been foolishly
charged by q few Memphiaps on
Nashville and the State board of
health, we could easily show that
Nashville would suffer more indirect
ly than she could possibly gain direct
ly by the misiortunes of Memphis.
The commercial prosperity of Mem
phis is, in the main, drawn from sur
rounding States, from a business
which would otherwise 20 to other
cities outside the State. It's that
much clear gain to Tennessee and
without driving away from or inter-
feriDg 70 any serious extent with the
growth and prosperity Of other Ten
nessee cities. On the narrowest
ground Nashville would gain more
from the influence of great COM
mercial city on the growth of West
Tennessee than she could gain by the
trade which might come from the de-
struction of Memphis by peshlence
which not only retards the growth of
thot city, but paralyzes the whole of
the Western district. Therefore the
rehabilitation of Memphis is q matter Of
concern to the entire State. Proper
measures to that end will have our
hearty support. The duty Of framing
a policy which shall accomplish that
end devolves upon the gentleman
whom the people Of Tennessee have
PLACED to watch and guard their inter
ests.
Year: 1879

The Baptist pulpit in this city, was supplied
student in Colby University. The sermon
was one of practical interest, and
on q practical subject; the importance
of securing the aid of Gods Spirit
in all our plans and purposes of life. Almost
favorable impression was made by the young
and earnest speaker, both afternoon and eve
ming. We learn that Mr.. Parsley, a young
man from the same institution, who has ON
previous Sabbaths preached in this house To
large and interesting audiences, will otficiato
ON Sabbath next.


We are informed that the meeting on Fast
Day will be held in the Methodist church in
this CITY. at the usual hour, which will be in
dicated by the ringing of the bell. The SER
mon will probably he by the pastor of the VI.
f. church, Rev. Mr.. Grovenor.


We learn that the temperance meeting at
the Unversalist vestrv in this city on Sabbath
last. was well attended, and as usual interest
ing and profitable to all. In the evening a
Sabbath school concert was held in the
church


Interesting Easter services were held at
several of our churches on Sabbath last.
The day was fine, and the floral and musical
attractions unsurpassed.


improvements in the line of painting and
brushing up generally are to be noticed in
various parts of our city at the present time


Early peas may now be planted in favored
locations, whore the snow and frost hav,
disappeared. The season is several weeks
later than last year. though there is plenty OF
time to do all the work required for securing
an average start in farming and gardening
enterprises.
Year: 1879

The editor of the Machias Union having
harped upon the double mileage swindle
in his columns, is reminded by the editor
of the Republican that if he thinks it a
swindle he had better pay back thirty-seyen
dollars to the State treasury which he took
on account of this same double mileage.
When we hear that the money has been
returned we will make note ont
Year: 1879

as it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and
at work, and cured by so simple a remedy?'


81 assure you it is true that he is entirely
cured, and with nothing but Hop Bitters and
only ten days ago his doctors gave him up and
said he must die!''


"Well-a-day. That is remarkable. will
go this day and get some for my poor George
i know hops are good"
Year: 1879

RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT ADOPTED BY THE TRUs-


TEES OF THE AsToR LIBRARY.


At special meeting Of the Trustees of he
Astor Library yesterday. called take action with
reference TO the death their late colleague General
John A. Dix. the following minute was unanimously
odopted and ordered to be entered on the records:


Tho recent removal by death Of General John A. Dix
one of the oldest and devoted OF the trustees OF
the AStor Library calls for an expression III the min
utes this board Of OF hs long continued and
valuable services and Of the great loss the library aid
the cause Of good letters have sustained


Though OF the original trustees named in the
will of Mr.. Astor, yet becoming trustee by appoint
ment Immediately after the act Of ipcorporation In
the unanimous request OF the board General DIX for
thirty years taken interest in the success OF the
library and has shown Jealous desire to carry cut IN
down by the founder, and happily continued by his de-
scendans.


in our late which concern his rea
tOn This board, his zeal, his urDanity OF manner his
gathered from the law literature and history
not omit ausiOn the many and varied services in
ia foreign MISSIONS the councils OF the church, OF this
hghminded public officer, patriotic citizen ana Chris
tan gentleman. .


Amid All the cares and anxletes OF pubic Office and Of
military service, he ever kept alive hls love OF and
familiarity with classic literature, ard almost the last
productions his pen transactions from some OF
the less known Latin poets.


Though often called away Dy public duties, General
Dix never lost his interest in the library in the bene
6caI influence and great value Of which he hrm
uon toward the literary side OF the institution ne was
in hearty sympathy Win his valued friend the late
hOnored president Of this board whose classical tastes
developed In early life under the guidance OF Heercn
and BunsCu sought and found expression IN substantial
additions 10 the classical department Of the library


while record our sorrow Tor the loss or our asso
cate OF many years, gratcful Tor lhe pleasant
memory he has LETT of weSpent llfe scholar orator.
poet statesman. soldier, he filled many positions ana
touched many things. but touched nothing which he
dd not adOrn.


1t was resolved also that copy OF This minute should
be transmitted to the family OF General Dix.
Year: 1879

Francis CosgrOve was arralgned III the court
of General Sessions yesterday an accessory To the
killing NJ Cora sammis Louis Post asked FOR post
ponement OIL account the absence OF the prisoners
counsel John l. Davenport, aud Of an important WIZ
ness.


Judge Cowng said: There seems to be an impression
that was unnecessarily severe in this case on Friday
last have not the slightest feeling IN the matter, ana
the prisoner shall have fair trial as II possible Tor


man to have IL counsel join together and ask ior an
adjourn ment shall grant IT,"


Slr Post argued tBat il MIR. Davenport informed the
Court OF the name of the witness and showed the ma
teriaty OF his evidence he would be within the fnle,
but TO do so would prejudice the case Of his client


Judge COwiGg agreed 10 receive an affidavit setting
forth the facts THIS handed in after recess Oy MI
Post but TIE Court pronounced IL insufficient Then r
Posi- asked time to employ other counsel as Mr. DaVen-
port could not possibly attend The trial was then set
down for this morning.
Year: 1879

Mir. Flo, is constantly doing something to improve the Palace Hotel; this week considerable clustering and general fixing up has been done, and coat of yellow given to the facade. (Facade is goOd).
Year: 1879

A MAN named Jose Pacheco WAS arrest. ed this week for selling liquor to Indians, and brought before U. s. Commissioner Darlington. The evidence is very strong and direct and there is little doubt of an indictment and conviction. He was bound over to await the action oi the Grand Jury.
Year: 1879

HE Steamer Mohave was to have left for Hardyvllle on the lGth, but so much freight came rolling in, ttat the trip was postponed and she was sent to Chimney Peak and way landings on an extra trip. She left Monday and returned Thursday morning.
Year: 1879

THE Subsidiary Silver bill has been signed by the President t is. therefor, law. Subsidiary coins can now be ex- changed at the Treasury in sums of S10 Or upwards for legal tender notes which are of face value with gold Sub sidiary silver is also legal tender in sums of Sl0. This is the best piece of news workingmen have heard upon the Pacific coast for quite long time past. It VIII make vast difference in their earnings at the end of the year.-S. F. Post