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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
Relief for Shreveport.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept l7.--At the meeting
in aid Of the Shreveport sufferers this morning
George Stewart presided and A. j. Drexel was
appointed Treasurer. Four thousand dollars
were subscribed. A committee was selected to
make further collections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

FIRES AND FIRE ALARMS. The roof of a
house occupied by colored people, near the in
tersection of Wolfe and Columbus streets was
discovered to be on fire early last night, but
two Of the neighbors pulled off the burning
shingles and extinguished the fames with
bucketsful of water without occaslvnlog any
alarm. The house was locked up and when
the doors were forced open two little children
we're seen coming down stairs 10 their night
clothes, their parents having gone off to church,
or more probably to the circus. Al ten mimi
te past II O'clock sg1h s reu saS sow vu
the tn circus ground, by the circus people, to
make light enough to. enable them to o see
how to collect all their traps. At halt-past
II o'clock brilliant light was seen in the
county several miles due west h.a OF the city,
ed The wharf at Geesboro caught fire yester-
dav afternoon and considerable portion OF it
was consumed. ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

COUNTY CONSERVATIVE COMMITTEE. "A
meeting Of the Ward and Township committees
is called for Friday night at the office Of the
city Sergeant, which it is hoped there will be a
full attendauce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

IMMIGRATION FROM THE WEsr.-Several
families, with their household goods and horses
arrived at Manassas station yesterday, in
through cars from the State of Iowa via Stras-
burg. They were on their way to Mechlenburg
county, where they have purchased farms aud
where they intend to settle permanently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
A RaIIoou on lis Vovaoe

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-THE balloon Buffalo
which left Buffalo, New York, yesterday, pass
ed over Brooklyn this morning early.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
The Goodrich Murder

New YORK, Sept. 1.-THE trial Of Kat
Stoddard, accused of having murdered Chas
w. Goodricd will begin early in October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
Damaged by Fire.

CORNING, N. Y, Sept. l7.-Kingsburg &
Co.'S. carriage factory at this place was dam
aged $4,000 by fire to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
Tweed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16.-Wm. NJ. Tweed
arriv ed here tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

CANAL NEws.-In consequence or the "'<A
inc ont of the gates at lock No. ST, there mas
been three hour interruption to eana law,
CATION, but boats commenced arriving asa ~
slowly this morning: 2.s'-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

CATTLE-Nine car loads of extra fat cattle,
from Southwest Virginia, we're shipped to the
northern markets on Sunday, from Lynchburg,
over the w. g., V. Nj. Il G. S. r. h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
Death of n Coal Shipper.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l7.----Lewis Andeu-
reid, an extensive coal shipper, died last night,
aged "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
police REpoRr.--The following cases have

poLrcE REPORT. The following cases nave
heen renorted at police headquarters since yes
terday James Richardson, engine d h; 10. On
the 4, &. +. R. R., fol-. running ms trap
through the city at too rapid rate OF specs
was discharged for want of evidence % y RsT r
Foster, colored, aagman on the a. r. =, H. H.
for absepting himself from his post on fayee a,e
street was discharged with reprimano; = Rev rev
Lumpkius, colored for rob5ing nan united ~ D
zards Roost was examined and rs-com i9nesses
for 10 days to await the arrival Of W.. nD Great
William Martin, an employee , Oh t OId canvas
Eastern Circus. arrested for steanog oi uh G in
and other articles from that circus Nv 49, arr;val
Washington, was locked up TO await '''' "'-'' -
Of witnesses from that city. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

BURNING OF A LOADED FREIGHT CARA
freight Car loaded with general merchandise
caught fire on Monday night last, on Its way
up the W. c., v NJ. & &. S. R. R. 1t was
backed on a switch at Brandy station, where it
and its contents were entirely consumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
RIVER STEAMER understand that the

RIVER STEAMER understand that the
steamer Kent, very fine boat, at present ply
ing between Baltimore and Chester River, will
shortly be placed Oh the route between this
city and the lower Potomac-the route of the
ilI-!ated Wawaset. The Kent will be in charge
of Capt Field of the Georgeanna an efficient
officer, and as the steamer is swift and light Of
draught, she will supply a much needed want
Capt. Davis, formerly of the Ironsides, will
take Capt Fields place on the Georgeanna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
The San Francisco Cadets.

BosToN, Sept. l7.----The San Francisco ca
dets arrived here this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

JEWISH New YEAR-The correct day of
the commencement of the Jewish New Year
will be Monday next, the 22d Instant OF rather,
like all Jewish holidays and festivals, the even.
ing preceding at sundown, and the feast will
last, according to the version of the rabiDlcal
laws, which is still adhered to by the orthodox
Jews, for two days, terminating on tuesday,
the 23d instant, at sundown. The reform
party, however, adhering to the strict biblical
commands, celebrate but one day, and with
them the new year, will terminate on Mon
day evening at sundowu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

MISSOURI FLOUR OF BON :.
Nl WARRANTED PURE.
This Bone is reduced to q fine powder contain
ing less than 2! per cent moisture and is in the
best possible condition for the drill.
Put up in good sacks.
With Peruvian Guano this Bone makes q
fertilizer cheaper than the better class Of manip
uatcd articles and the test OF actual trial is con-
elusive evidence of its superior merit. Sold ut
S4S per ton by
aug 15 Il. N. LA WSON, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

THE THEOLOGICAL. SEMINARY of Virginia
will not be opened this year for the reception
of students before Monday, September 22d.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Septembe 24Lh
and 25lh, the Semi Centennial Exercises will
take place. Ample accommodations and con-
veyauccs from Alexandria to the Seminary will
be provided for all the Alumni and other invi-
ted guests who have accepted the Invitation.
1t will be impossible to provide for those not
invited or those who do not accept.
The occasion that calls the Alumni together
is one of great interest. -Southen Chucln1an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

SUDDEN DEATH Mr.. P. H. Riley, the pro,
prictor of the restaurant at the foot Of King
street, known as the IL At Chance" died sud-
denly at his residence this morning. He was
out yesterday, but was taken ill at one clock
this morning, and at ten minutes after l | was
dead. He was young man, and had Only been
married about six months. The deceased was
a member of the Catholic Beneficial Society,
Of the Knights of St. Patrick, and of the Alex
andria brass band, all Of which organizations
will attend his funeral which will take place at
8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
DROFESSOR FL. MASON,
PROFESSOR OF

NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES in store and
IN for sale at lat King street.
sep II VIM. +. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

The CIRcUs.-Probably as large crowd as
ever assembled beneath a circus tent in this
city witnessed the exhibition of the Great East
erh Circus here last night, and all seemed to be
we'll pleased with the performance, particularly
with the riding of the little Dolly Warden and
Miss Emma Lake. 10 consequence of the &C
ton of the A.. & W. R. r. Co., in tearing up
the railroad track on Hesry street, the wagons
of the circus, after the show was over, had to
be drawn to the Henry street depot before they
could be put on the ears. Two trains carried
them all off up the w. c., V. NJ l. G. S. R.
r. before day this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17
EHy T.. 4. 4 erl,y,

Mr. James FosSctL consents 10 the above sale
and will iCin ia making tn. title. augl3-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-17

CUCUMBER PICKLES, by the 100 or doz.,
~ at l47 King street. -
sep II VIM. +. BROOhES.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

only rare literary works, but valuable
works Of art. This 10 an enterprise which
the Catholic COMMUNITY are now fully COM
petent to undertake, and with the am
pie means at the command Of its wealthy
and liberal minded members, should have
no dimc1lty 10 accomplishing W thin few
years. We are glad to know that this pro-
lect - not only in earnest con Nation, but
that there lie . fair prospeet of its being re-
aiized at no distant day. Perhaps We are
over ahxious about the commencement Of
the undertaking, but to our mind IL is one
OF the most i'm 2ortant which the Catholic
Union had In view. 1t would not only be
grand centre of attraction, but as the hall
OF the Catholic Union, it would be an object
OF just pride to the Catholics OF New York,
and would also naturally be the starting
point Of alilay Catholic movements in the
great Metropolis. In n word, We believe it
is building thar is imperatively demanded
by the wants Of the present, hut particular
" OF the very near future. If this were the
only work accomplished by the Union, it
would pre.eminently entitle it t. the graft
t9de and support of the Catholics of New
York; but when to this, which is after all
only one Of many i'm portant ends which tho
organisation is designed to promote. arc
added vital questions connected with Cath
olic interests, the true value and character
Of this organization will be thoroughly an
derstood aud appreciated" 4a-a5 Il
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

> NEEDLE eWoRK.-Needle-w work is thus
greatly eulogized by Nathaniel Hawthorne,
in the "Marble Faun" "There Ia some
thing exquisitely pleasant and toucfffng-at
least of Q very sweet, soft and Rinning
effect-in this popularity of needle work,
Distinguishing men from women. Our own
Sex is incapable of any such boy play,
aside from the main business of life but
women-be they of what earthly rank they
Hay, however gifted with intellect or gem
ius, or endowed with artful beauty--have
always some little handiwork ready To fill
the tiny gap of every vacant moment. A
needle is familiar to the fingers of them
all. A queen, no doubt, plies it on occa-
sioDs the woman-poet can use it as adroit-
~ as her pen; the woman's eye that has
discovered a new star turns from its glory to
send the polished little instrument CLEAN
ing along the hem of her kerchief, or to
darn a casual flaw in her dress. And they
have the advantage of as in that respect.
The slender thread of silk or cotton keeps
them united with the small, familiar, gem
tie interests of life, the continually opera
ting Influences do much for the health of
the character, and carry of what would
otherwise be q dangerous accumulation of
morbid ssfsibility. A vast deal Of human
symPathy runs along this slectEica line,
stratchiBg from the throne to the wicker
chair Of the humblest seanstress, and keep
ing high and low in o species Of common
Union with their kindred beingsg sMethinkS
is is token Of healthy and gentle chaEao-
teristies when women of accomplishments
and high thoughts love to sew, especially
as they are never moro at home with their
own hearts than when 90 occupied"
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16
The Proposed new Catholic Hall in New York
Shreveport Times.

- The Metropolitan Record of New York,
which paper is par excellence devoted to
furthering the cause of that grand organi-
cation, the Catholic Union says al..-.
''Among the subjects to which the Cath
Ole Union has given its earnest attention
is the erection of grand hail, to be built
in some central location. Considered mere
ly as a business enterprise, this cannot fail
to be successful. Apart, therefore, from
the praiseworthy purpose which It is de-
signated to promote, it muse prove, as o
mere speculation, profitable investment
for capital. Such a structure, to be COM
mensurate with the character of the project
and with the grand future which lies before
the organization, should, IN design, proper
ton aud architectural embellishments, be one
Of the finest edifices in the city. 1t should
be fitting counterpart to the magnificent
Cathedral-an edifiee in which every Cath
Ollie might take Q just pride. The stores and
offices into which portion of the building
would be divided, could be made to AFFORD
a handsome dividend to the stockholders,
while the hall itself, capable, if need be, of
accommodating an audience of Eve or six
thousand persons, could be made to sur
pass anything Of the kind heretofore con-
structed in the city. For fairs, concerts,
lectures, public meetings, ETC., it would
possess advantage, particularly il central
~ located, Of which the public would not
be nl0w 20 avail themselves. Here, too,
might b established Rrand Catholic
library, in which O0uld DO eOll0sSea mt
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

The Khedive Of Egypt is prspably the
richest man in tho world. His yearly in
come is $5O. 600 900 and he has twenty
five richly furnished palaces within the wells
of Cairo. He ia vastly, more ,pregressive
than the Sultan, his Turkish master, 10
rapidly extending his doniaious, building
railroads, ard making commercial improve-
naents, and will ultimately becoms fnaep7
endent Of Turkish domination. he ID at
present making arrangements, for the con-
pection of o railroad up, the Nile 70 Dongola
and thence across the desert to aLodnau,
which country he will make. 0ne Of his own
provisces.- 1t has been remarked Of him
that 'Viceroy upon any throne In Europe,
he-would be the greatest monarch OF the
age" He is not only a prince, but . mer.
chant, . Capitalist, 4 statesman and a Gull
tivator. He sleeps only four honrs ont OF
twepty:feur and under his personal super-s
vision is transacted business pertaining to
lines, telegraphs, postalservices =
private estates, sugar mills, cotton culture,
army, navy and civil service. L. .eTs q.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

eTHE PRACTICAL MAN.@ The Practical
man derides those " o bring forward new
inventiops, and csllS them schemera. No
doubt whatever. they do scheme--and wen
tits for the country that there are men who
Do SOFT also may be true that the ma
jority of schemes prove abortive; but it
must be recollected that the whole pro-
Rress Of art and man ufacture has depended
and will depend upon successfnl Dissolve
Eies which, in their inception, were and
will be schemes just as much as we're those
discoveries that have been and will be UNI
fruitful; hhr the successful discoveries, be-
canse they are suc~assfni, are taken out of
the category of sch. ti,es when years of an
firing application on the part of the inven-
tors have. SO to speak, thrust them down
the tilroat OF the unwilling practical man.
Take the Instance of Mt. Bessemer, who
tail in his great scheme of improvement in
che manu- acture Of steel. As long as he
was so besee che practical men chorused
..He isIa schemer !, he is one Of the schera-
ers; it is scheme" 80 Surprising that these
practical difficulties had beaten Mr.. Bes-
this day The practical man would have
derided him still as . schemers although
tile theory aud groundwork Of his inven-
ton would have been as true under these
circuNstances rs it now 10. Fortunately
for the world, and happily tor him, he was
able to overcome these most vexatious
hindrances and make his invention that
which it is. No one dares to apply the
term "sclemer"g to Mr. Bessemer, or
'fscheme" to hia invention, but it is as true
now that he is t'schemer" and his inven-
ton ''scheme as it would have been had
he failed to the present to conquer the mi
nor difficulties. 1t is o species of profana-
ton to suggest, but it is true, that Watt
Faraday, and almost every1
other name among the honored dead to
whose inventive genius we owe the devel-
opment that has taken place within the last
century in all the luxuries, the comforts,
sven tie bare necessities of our daily exis-
tence, wouid, in their day, and while strug
Cling for success, have been spoken of as
schemers, even in respect of those very in
ventions of which we are enjoying the
Science MoMthlu.. = -
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

.S' " eiocA eui6 day, ana then tue jury re
tired tired. The result is net known as write, al.
though 1t is O'Clock r. N. The general reply
on behalf of Mr.. Frazer was delivered OF,
Ihursday and Friday of last, week by Mr..
besides being q barffster, md was one Of the
most eratorical displays ever hoard at the Irish
Mr.. Herbert, N. p. for Kerry. is ;ust nov yerv
low Spirited Indeed he has Seea in low spirits
| eyer since the lannon's Kerry election this time
twelvemonths, at which his protegc, Mr.. Deass.
was 50 decisively beaten by the Homo Rule
candidate, Mr.. Blennerhassstt. Mr. Herbert
knows that he was defeated as well as Mr.
Dease, for he exerted all his influence in sup-'
port Of his favorite; and accordingly he has
been on his knees in the dust before the peo-
PIE OF Kerry, doing every thing he can but one
thing to try and secure his reelection. He
went to Canada last antumn and has brought
which he has gratuitousfy distributed amongst
his tenantTy! Is not that delieiousf He has
also given large portion Sf his splendid
supply the poor Of Kerry with fuel; and has
done numerous other acts of kindness to tho
people in the way Of granting long leases, etc.
Last week he managed to. get his tenants to
give him dinner, and at this banquet no
promised that his wife, who Is . beautiful but
empty beaded young lady Of fashion who has
fas pad ss.ts to prefer the
glorious scenery Of her homo BY tho lakes,
would visit each farmer on his estate and mako
his acquaintance! All, however, in vain, ME-
1LohOorI! Inc principal county paper, tue
1ralse Chronicle, while publishing q full report
of the members speech, pointed out that his
omission to refer to the question Of Homo Rule
was enough to do away with. the effect of all |
his palaveripg. TIE Chronicle spoiled his little
game effectually; and in Wednesdays Cork |
hzan.incri letter appeared from member Of |
Southern Faraers' Club which faally secures |
his political damnation. Mr.. Herbert and the
political apostate O'Denoghuel-who is still |
member for Tralee in spite Of his constituents
Who spoke at Nj. Herbert's banquet, both
tenant farmers, and thet olaborsrs, laailS even
boasted of their efforts in the past to benefit
Hen. But there has been ''ascisiei1 somewhere 7
.,tskin, notes" and faith, he, has printed them.
The member of the Formers Club specifies =
doDen or more votes which Mr.. Herbert and the
Qnspoghus gage during she disenssioa on the
Land Act in the House Of Commons, and oil
of which were directly against protecting the
Of the farmers. apd the laborsrs. Both,
Of these boys" will be sent to the right
abont" at the next election, and God reward
the authors aud 1nssriim snts of their ohastise-
1leptaf. -vE.r,,,ayc- inntrfyJ J: j. g. /
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16
New ORLEANS. Feb. 9Th. 1873.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9th, 1873
Edito' MernIng Star and Catholic Messenger.
The enclosed communication has been sent
to me by the Sisters Of Mercyo of Natohitoches,
with request that you would kindly notice it
or' properly speaking, give it insertion in the
MoRxINa STAR. Those good ladies depend so
much upon tho generosity Of the benevolent
or charitsbly disposed. that they will treasure
It mp in their memories as an everlasting me!
mento of the generous kindness Of the sTAn.
4iei Very respectfully, w -.s q sa-- So
.F JEREMIAH MoyNrnAN.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

A Scranton man who went home the
other evening, and found his house locked
ap, after infinite trouble managed TO gain
entrance through back window, and then
discovered Oh the parlOr table neta from
his wife, saying az have gone out you
will find the door-key on one side Of tho
doOrStap.n
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

ID +. GOaARTY.-.............I CAMP STREET
CATHOLIC BOOKSELLERS AKD STATIONBR.
II oheaDest in tho South Keepa general stock of
Btho0l Books and Stationery. Free sEeBts for all c.
tbolio p0blioatiOoa and tnsttHtOus HunberS Of tho
R1ae, 1AGa 81 Chrise BleaSed Virgin, Lives e ~
HltntS. TIE TODoa, MoCoaRheGan'a AitohoIs HgtnRY
81 EeaAd, lEs 0aah Hto Isabella ClRo1laasll Mb1ay
k0p0 % an YhO V1sh % sahssEfhs. aG1a % ~
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16

Selfish people always think their own
discomfort Of more Importance than any
thing else in the world. .,'.,,,-,5'- -.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-02-16
Our Claims to Favor.
BEAUTY Elevated OVEN RANG.

y
AZ made by the UNION STOVE WORKS. 4. ia
aG than az s1s s.h.r ns
That 10 Liable sst out Of Ss sr a ss coat.
1ns .sy i'm
ss.sr e
ohns ef n the s
sIssgsAhe ordinary grsts and covers, to BGkN OUT
Grsts works With oitss simplicity MRisS TS be
Y az . sa; se: ss q,
That iss conyyenIensss eanpo. be ea1cellea-ls.
rs i onis sss sod and .ub.,, look
70 ss = truly
g That IL viii BAKE QUICKER and BErrrR than
any other thing called by the name Of Range.
A Good Range Essential to Home Comfort.
house6od appolalmsnss ds not make The cooling DE-.
s RTpei oas IN l T. $ The
tss haaony and narths eoatert q every nea Every
high prices do not always furnish II. we seI the
BEAUTY ELEVATED OVEN RANGE
OF sucA prees that ali can have and use than and va
believe them e ?. GnEAPER and BETTaR than any
=. It's Rapid Success.
THE BEAUTY ELEVATED OVEN RANGE
11a r. s. q Go s P.9 IT.
Rs:Isa 1::::ss g e. VII saiIas
Is sA' Range POonsssS ever ali
81 - ts Ie Must Bake.
TEE BEAUTY EEEvATED OVEN RANGE
must baIs. the heat passss directly up aud around
tAaovanss hosers IOsyisg tbo RanGs- -
Special COnteuionesSEsnd improvements.
The Ovvns mo prSvfAoa vfsTontatsrs Or ta.a.en,a
afSTEAM There e slide IN the hook fs7 tie eaoa1e
u SURPLUS HEAT frem The top e thO Rance ofso
. danpaE &c ne b0tto1 % che sa1ne pisfo for ~
escArA u Dask e6a, (sEisag Aom thp FNkfna 81 the
sSaks) and pFsventins fE0 Aying GROUND ths iteheS
Tho keae cen Ss paassd % er oz eitksr - - vs1a
By regnatinG Tie SamRop in the eelaznns The OVENS
removed Withoas trpuble. =, :, -
ASgvo and Ovor OWENS is large elosat Of ample
.SA fer tho S1DeoaA of vaEniRG diabos plaSsS
stcst vhonavor desired A1so many ether and de-
.EaAae eengenisnosO Nieh win b faIlY appreciated
ABO@ AA-lpScsApA- -
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BKAUTY ELHVATED OVEN 1ANqB
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