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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
Local BreyitieS.

The dcpizens of Fishtown and all the region
round about, were aroused from their slumDers
about one o'clock last night by the falling ofthe
pangwav plank of the bark John Bunyan. The
noise made was SO great that some of the
awakened slumberers thought an earthquake
had happened.
Mr. Z. Rosenthal, of alexandria, Va, ground
on the 18th inst, "a bags, or st tons OF PRIME
sumac in l2 hours. which. we are Informed, is
the largest days work ever done by one sumac
mill in day, says the Shoe and Leather re-
porter.
Our neighbor, Mr. Harrison Jacobs, has re-
arranged and re6tted, in very handsome style.
his Barber Shop, where the tonsora art is
practiced by himself and assistant in the most
approved manner.
Capt. Jones of the Lynchburg train picked
up COW at Smiths cut yesterday evening, but
put her off with broken leg after carrying her
for about quarter of a mile.
A boat belonging to the MARYLAND Coal Co.
sunk at the outlet lock Of the Canal yesterday
evening but was soon raised and lost none OF
her cargo.
Iii now thought that the coored man vii.
liam Williams, committed to Jail on the charge
of harness stealing is the thief who robbed Mr..
Cotton house some time since
A colored man named John Robinson dur
ing fight at Fishtowu. last night with color
ed barber named Jack Wilmington, was struck
in the face with brick-bat and badly hurt
One of the horses of the Columbia Fire Com
pany was badly injured this morning BY tread
ing upon nail which entered his hoof to the
depth of an inch.
Mr.. J. II. Watkins, who lost valuable
horse night before last, had another one
taken violently i'll last night.
Mr. Charles Cox, proprietor of the Railroad
HOTEL had his coat stolen from the bar-room Of
that house last night.
The Norwegian bark Siofna, from Liverpool.
with a cargo of salt to w. \. Smoot, arrived
here this afternoon.
We are having foretaste of Summer-the
thermometer in the shade at o'clock this
evening standing at So.
The keg Of lager beer sent us to-day equaled
any ever made in Philadelphia or Cincinnati.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

@ss- ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PIEDMONT
AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-The Stockholders of
the Piedmont Agricultural Society will hold
their regular annual meeting on Monday, the
10Th day of May next, at Culpeper. The Presi-
dent, Vice Presidents, Executive Committee
and other officers of the Society will be elected
and the programme of business for the present
year determined upon Addresses will be de-
livered by sew eral of the most distinguished ag-
rcutursts and orators of the State, and all who
are interested in or friendly to the agricultural,
mechanical, commercial and industrial interests
of the District, are invited to attend. The hos
pitalty of the citizens of Culpeper and its vicin-
ity is cordially rendered, and committee of re,
cepton has been appointed to attend to all
strangers Should the weather be proptious,
the second days entertainment will be held on
the Society's beautiful and spacious fair groun ds
half mile from town.
Those who have not paid their last years as
sessment are earnestly requested to so do so
promptly. BY order of the Executive Committee.
l.. l.. LEWIS, Secretary.
The papers of the District are requested to in
sert this notice until the 20th of May.
Culpeper county ap 26-lawtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
From New York.

New YORK, April 26.-Paran Stevens died
in this city last nj ght of peritonltls.
An Albany dispatch states that Judds new
jury bill allowing jurors to set on a jury even
after admitting they have read the newspapers,
and which has passed both branches of the
Legislature. will receive the Governors sigma.
ture to-day.
No workmen have been discharged from the
new postotice in this city on account Of being
connected with the eight hour organizations.
Several have been recently discharged for in
competency, and because Of the present lack Of
materials no workmen are or have been en-
ployed by the day on the works, and the best
prices per hour are paid all competent men.
In an interview with newspaper man Col.
Hawkins, who has resigned his seat in the
Legislature. stated that it was generally con-
sdered at Albany that vote 10 the Legislature
is as much an article Of merchandise as barrel
of -four He cited large number of bills which
passed of the most ralpable jobbery, and his
immediate cause for rcsigning his seat was
conviction that no bill could 60 through the
Legislature against the Vanderbilt Railroad
combination, and it was no longer any use re-
naming there attempting conservative legisla
ton in the interest of the people.
The Herald calls on President Grant to re.
move Secretary Fish, as Fish's judgment in the
Alabama case has proved unreliable and his
acts will compromise the nation.
H. Stroud recovered 81 200 from the Third
avenue horse railroad for being assaulted and
kicked off car by a conductor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
The Markets.

New YORK, April 26.-Gold strong at =, ~.
Money easy at g. Va. 6's, 50, new, 80: f ta
very firm. Wheat quiet and firm. Corn shaoe
BETTER
BALTIMORE, April 26-Va. SKIES, coupons
old 50; Va consolidated 81; w. Vas, ISL BID
Cotton very dull; low middlings 224a229: Flour
very strong and prices unchanged; good jjobblng
demand. Wheat steady and firm, and prices
unchanged; supply light. Corn firm; white
Southern TO- yellow Southern, 6s' mixed
Western, ST. sales $4,000 bushels to arrive
Oats steady; Southern, 5Sa62; Western, S9a7o'
Rive. frmer at 95alu5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
DRrGOODs, NOTIONS, &c.
81 KING STREET.

We are now in receipt of our NEW GOODS,
selected with great care from the largest New
York importers.
In our DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT we
copy from our invoice as follows:
) pieces japanese Plaid, black and gray.
pieces Pink, Blue and Green Plaid.
piece. Blue, Pink, Green and Brown Japan
ese Cloths.T'
pieces Brown and Gray Lustre:
! piece Brown and Striped Poplin.
pieces Stripe, in Blue, Pink, Green and Ca
nary color. ;. 49,, ,
4 peces Silk Brocade Striped Grenadine
pieces new style small checked =,
pieces small Striped Gray and Black
pieces Mari Poplin gray and brown mixed
pieces Rolu Cashmere
pieces Silk Stripe, white ground, beautiful.
pieces Brown and Lead Brocade Goods.
pieces Black Grenadine, rich stripe.
pieces Black Canvas Berege.
az ID ROBT. J.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

~ A CARD-In order to correct an errone-
Gus impression relative to my "hesitancy" in
attending to the case of small pox spoken of in
yesterdays Gazette, / viii state that l did not
hesitate, but rs soon as positive order was issu-
ed by the Board Of Health, l promptly executed
it, and in company with Mayor Latham, who
personally eng aged the nurse and took him to
the house, had the sick woman removed to the
hospital provided for her, where she now is.
Pursuant to the order issued by DR.. Powell
sent some provisions and other necessaries to
the hospital. Justice to myself requires this
statement. G. W. CLIFFORD,
APP 26-lt Superintendent OF Police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, April 26, 10 a. N. :,
Probabilities. The lowest barometer will
probably move down the St. Lawrence valley,
followed by rising barometer, winds ,veerlng
to westerly and northerly and clearing but par
tally cloudy weather over the Middle and New
England States. Clear weather will continue
very generally over the Southern States and
the upper lake region. An area OF cloudy and
threatening weather will probably, extend east
ward over the lower Missouri, and lower Mlssl:-
sippi valleys Dangerous winds are not antlcl-
NOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

MEETING OF THE Cry Council. 1.-The
meeting of the City Council to have been called
to night has been postponed, but an effort will
be made to have called meeting, next Mon
day night for the purpose of electing some
readymeu for the police force, and to make some
preparation for preserving the health OF the
t.tv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
CANAL CO.n.nERCE.
- ss -
ARRIVALS

Boats NJ o. Conner, NJ Fannon, M McNally,
Onward, Geo Hutton, Emmet and w frlce
to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co. Boats
Lucy Hall, Jodn REEVES, jeremiah Dick, Thos
Baker and w T Allen, to Maryland Coal Co
Boats Major E L Moore, John Fox, John d
PARROT, L Marshall, John o. Brien and Van
dervoort, to American Coal Co. Boat ID wade
coal and Cherokee Tribe coal, for Washington.
DEPARTURES.
Boats G P Lloyd, D Stewart, Harvey Fisk,
Conrad Walt. Sharpsburg, II Haydock. (
A Goodwin, 6 w Wallis, Henry Wade !, +
White, N Lienan, Lucy Hall, NJ OConnsr, N
Fannon, John h PARROT, John Fox, III NC
Nally and John REEVES, for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
WASHINGTON. April 26, 1872.
CONGRESS-,

In the Senate, to day, Mr.. Williams, of
Oregon, made an Intellectual attempt to secure
the passage of bill making the children Of
British subjects born during the joint occupa
ton of Oregon and now residing in the United
States, American citizens.
Mr. Cole presented the report Of the Com
mittee of Conference on the Deficiency bill.
The House of Representatives was engaged
with the Houard resolution, Gen. Banks speak,
ing at length on Cuban Affairs.
MISCELLANEOUS.
j. A. Stone has been appointed Postmaster
at Brandy station, vice Miss Lewis, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
ALEX ANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA. ADVERTlS
SoRA.-While Mr.. Robert Mills was hunt

SoRA.-While Mr. Robert Mills was hunt
ing jacksnipe in the marsh near Cameron Run
one day last week. his dog caug hit full groT!n
sora, which Mr. Mills has now in cage at DIS
house. The bird, which was uninjured by the
dog, is perfectly healthy, and differs IN no re-
spect from those which make their appearance
in this neighborhood in large numbers during
the month Of September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

DEAD BODY FoUND.-It is reported that
the dead body of a man, so much d'shgured
as to be totally unrecoguizable, was found yes
terday embedded 10 the sand, Oh the river
shore, near Fort Washington, by some OF the
soldiers stationed at that post, and that clutch
ed in the hands of the deceased was satchel
in which were several watches, gold cha'us and
other jewelry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

School EXCURSION Yesterday the boys
of Gusts Public School, numbering about 80,
under the charge of Mr. Edgar E. Harper, as
sisted by Misses Salie Yates and Mary >;
Walsh, had delightful excursion to Federal
Hill, the residence of the Principal, where
thew amused themselves with base ball and
other games during the day, returning late IN
the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

THE COUNTRY in this section Of the State IS
assuming a very beautiful appearance The
pastures are green-the apple and peach trees
in bloom-aud the growing wheat coming up
6nely-and the spring flowers coming out
Rain is wanted, however, in several of the ad-
iacent counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
PORT or aLEka.N.DKl-g,s APRIL rs.
Sun rose .......... sos Moon rises......... TO- 40
SIM g. AZ

ARRIVED.
Schrs Ada F Whitney, Boston; NJ 81 Bene.,
dict, Providence; E r Kirk, Jersey City, and
s r Sharp Georgetown to American Coal Co.
Schr James MCGEE MCGEE. Philadelphia to
NJ Eldridge S Go.
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, New York,
by Hooe s. Johnston
Steamers G H Stout, Philadelphia, and Lady
of the Lake, Norfolk, by NJ Eldridge s. Co.
Schr Fl Benedict, New Haven, by Ameri-
can Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Kittie Stevens, for Halifax hence, at
Vineyard haven oath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

RETAINED LETTERS The following letters
are retained in the Alexandria Postofice for
want of stamps Alexander Gardner. Wash
ington. D. G.; Rev. Augustus Lewis, Culpeper
G.. Fl Va: Mrs. Ann T. Taylor, Middleburg,
Va: J. u. WATSON Eceshurg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
CPRING FASHIONS!
= ~ ' SPRING FASHIONS!
Mrs. G. L. S II NJ P 5 q N,
Will open at her

Will open at her
BAZ Ar OF F a Ii o N,
No. 125 King street,
On Monday April ISL an elegant assortment o OF
comprising every novelty that can be found OF
the season.
Magnificent Pattern Bonnets and Hats pur-
chased ofimporters
Imported and American Suits, some very
beautiful.
All kinds of Dress Trimmin gs. Laces, in real,
Guipure and Trimming.
Parasols, moi to be exceled, either in design
or prices.
Elegant Lace Collars in old point real imita-
ton, Grape and Linen-all new styles.
Handkerchief, all qualities.
Wells of every description, Tissue, Polka,
Dotted and Bridal.
Cotton Trimmings, every new style.
Victoria Lawns; elegant Prints and Percales
all selected especially for suits.
Real Hair Switches Curls long and cheap;
Chatelaines, in thread; all .colors; Switches in
Ladies' will do well to call and see my stock
before purchasing, the prices of all are aston
ishngly low and cannot fail to please. Notice
given in few days of my opening. NH %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

We have received the Navy Register for
1872, and various Congressional speeches and
public documents, through the attention of
Senator Johnston of this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

OUR MERCHANTS. The Shenandoah valley
mentions, with high commendation, many OF
our merchants, who have advertised IN that
paper, and speaks of their energy, enterprise,
and business qualifications, and the facilities
they have for furnishing the people OF the up
per country with all the goods they want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

BAKE.-Gov. Cooke, some ofthe mem
bers Of the District Legislature and others, at
ter inspecting the harbors of the District of
Columbia. tomorrow, in reference to the Con-
gressional appropriation for the improvement
Of the channel of the Potomac, will 90 down
the river to shad bake and the steamer City
of Alexandria. to be used by them, will be
withdrawn from the Washington ferry after
her nine clock trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

CITY SCHOOL BoARD--The regular meeting
of the City School Board for April will be held
at the Supcrintendent's office, this evening at
y clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, April Is =
There were l40 Beef Cattle, $50 Sheep and
Lambs and 80 Cows, Calves and Sprngers offer
ed to-day. All the Cattle and Sheep and 20
Cows and Springers were sold at from Al to Sc
for Cattle, to SC for Sheep, to SIS per head for
Lambs and from rs to $50 per head for Cows
and Calves. Ten Cows and Calves remained
over unSold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

FORGE & JENKINS "MARYLAND''
" BRAND HAMS, small and medium sizes,
just received by G. WIN. RAMSAY,
apl7 s. E. cor. King and st. Asaph sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
MARKET STALLS BROKEN OPENING

MARKET STALLS BROKEN UPEN.-IHe
market stalls of Mr.. Holland, the butcher, and
Mr. Morris, the huckster, were found open
last night by policemen Arnold and Andrew
Nicholson. Both the stalls had been robbed
of some of their contents, including small
amount of money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

FRIENDSHIP FIRE CoMPANY.-A meeting of
the Friendship Fire Company was held last
night with S. S. Brown in the chair and Thorn
as barley secretary The only business trans
acted was the appointment of a committee to
procure the names of the charter members of
the company and have them registered at I'll the
Clerks Office of the Corporation Court. The
suction Of the company was also tried last night
and found to work beautifully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26
CPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
SECOND PURCHASE.

We have just returned from New York with
our second Spring purchase, and are now pre-
pared to show q splendid line of
DRESS GOODS
for the present and coming season.
In BLACK GOODS we name in part: Eng
;ish and French Bombazines, Cretones, Austria
liam Crepes Iron Bereges, Hernannas, all,Sllk
plain and Meshed; Alpacas and Pure Mohalrs
of one of the best brands imported;
--latest STYLES, both in fabric and design; Lawns,
in great variety Black Silks unusually cheap;
Summer Silks. &c.
We,ean give no idea of our stock by an ad-
vertisemeot; hut we hope all who desire to make
purchases in our line will call and see our stocS'
f will Dive us pleasure to show our goods.
an Ia WILMER s. SLAYMAkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

~ ~,
We have opened and now offer for sale to the
citizens of Alexandria snG the public generally,
at our newly fitted up store room, corner OF hing
and Pitt streets one OF the largest ana hios'
F Sl, s.ks AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
NOTIONS sc.
ever offered in this market Our stock has been
selected with view t. suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, emDrac'ng' as IL u9es,
I'll prices. We ask an examination of our
s'0'A' N'SpsHoU HOMES, AsHBY, s CO.,
ans 100 cor, King and Pitt SITS.
SuIcsmen-Ei 81. Janney, Edwin 1: ashhbby'
AZ. G Grasty, W. a. Lane, Z. Stuart Ashoy:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

MISS NJ E. FOSSETT,
No l24 King street,
Has received all the latest New York styles OF
PATTERN BONNETS, Dolly Warden and
other styles of HATS, French Flowers, hid
bons, Laces and all kinds of Trimmings; also
large assortment Of Real Hair Rats 0nd Jute
Switches.
Ladies are invited to call and examine goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
for the AMERICAN BUTTON HOLE
OVERSEAM SEWING MACHINE. (ap3-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

DEATH.--Mrs Davy, wife of Mr.. Thomas
Davy, of this place, died this morning after a
protracted illness. She was most charitable
and excellent christian lady, and esteemed by
all who knew her. She leaves large circle
of friends to regret her death. She was the
sister of Mr.. Benz Wood of Abemarle county,
a notice of whose sudden death appeared in
yesterdays Gazette, and sister Of the late
Mr. John Wood of this city. She was native
of Fairfax county, aud was nearly eighty years
old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

w a. SMOOT,
DEALER IN
SALT, COAL AND STER,
MOOT'S ARR
foot of Princess st.
feb 2l-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

MASONIC VISIT The members of Centen-
NAL Lodge No. IA, A., F. & A. Nasons of
Washington, to the number of about one hun
dred, came to this city yesterday evening on
the steamer City of Washington, and paid a
fraternal visit to Alexandria Washinton Lodge
No. %. After the meeting Of the lod ge was
over the visitors were hospitality entertained at
a supper, spread in Harmonic Hall, after which
they were escorted to the wharf and returned
to their homes, having, as they said, enjoyed a
delightful evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

D NJ. L A W S o n,
Successor to Brewis e. Lawson,)
GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Nos Ct and 60 Cameron street,
Alexandria; Va.
Orders and consignments solicited. feb IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

FISH MARKET.-Ther receipts sinceyesterdays
report have been 100000 Herring and l5,C00
Shad; the former selling at from 2 to 81 so per
thousand, and the latter at from to $40 per 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

D. D. GOULD. ". f. WILKENING.
VI Successors to W. F. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR s. GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 30 North Royal st.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, CIDER VINEGAR, BACON,
WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER, sc.
Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brands of SEGARS and TOBACCO
always on hand.
CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED. A large
invoice of GRASSES just received.
Strict attention paid to the sale of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. NH 2f-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

IMPROVEMENTS Maj. John ". Green has
sold the half square of ground at the north end
of Washington street, upon which stood the
Factory Row, destroyed by fire last winter, to
Mr. Robert Portner, who will improve the
Washington street front by the erection of a
handsome three story brick dwelling house, and
the St. Asaph street front by an addition to
his brewery.
Mr.. Anthony Dugan has commenced the
erection of handsome three story brick dwell
ding house on King street, between Fayette
and Payne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-26

IIMIGRATIes.-M August Vogle, native
of Germany, but resident of this city for the
past 20 years. sailed from Baltimore this week,
on steamer for Germany as an agent for
Green & Wise, Real Estate Agents, who have
employed him to make an effort to turn the
tide of emigration from that country, now 60
ing to the West, to Virginia. and have furnish
ed him with a large amount of printed matter,
cards. circulars, &c, to be used by him. setting
forth the advantages of this State
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
TwO-Seyenteen, Almost.

Uncle Peter, who hourishes in the
mountains of Vermont as a householder,
was called upon the other day by an
amateur of equine" who was in search
of something Fast. The result is told as
follows:
"There," said Uncle Peter, pointing
to an animal in the meadow below the
house, "there, sir, is mare who would
trot her mile in two minutes and seven
teen seconds were it not for one thing"
"Indeed" cried his companion.
Yes continued Uncle Peter, "she
is four years old this spring; is il. GOOD
condition; looks we'll; is a first rate
mare; and she could 60 mile in two
seventeen were it not for one thing"
Well, what is that p
THAT mare" resumed the jockey,
is in every way good piece of prop
erty. She has heavy name, switch
tail, trots fair, and yet there is one thing
only why she can't go mile in two
seventeen
"What in the Old Harry is it, then p
cried the amateur impatiently.
The distance is too great for the
timer was the old wags reply.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
A Maine Farmer Who Wasn't to be
Fooled.
From the Bangor Wing.

The agent in this city of one of the
insurance companies forced into liqui.
dation by the Chicago fire issued
circulars to persons having property
insured in the company at his agency,
requesting them to return their policies
to be cancelled and used as claims in
the settling up of affairs. In response
to the call, farmer from neighboring
county entered the agents office the
other day in search of information. The
agent explained at some length, but the
old fellow couldn't understand, AND a
second and third explanation were
equally futile in aiding his dull compre-
hension. The man of policies was going
back to commence again, when the
farmer arose, buttoned up his coat, and
said "Look a-here, Mister, | don't
know nothin' about your thundrin'
Eckerdashun, and / don't want ter. |
don't believe there's been a fire, and
what's more, believe the whole thing
! sell. paid nigh onter twenty dollars