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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
st, Louis Mutual Life Insurance Com.
Dany-AsSetS. S1,OOO.OOO
ST. LOUIS, Aug %, 1873.

ST. LOUIS. Aug -, 1915.
To the pocy-hoders and friends Of the St.
Louis Mutual Life Insurance company:
Gentemen-That the ST. Louis Mutual Life
Insurance company has beeo subjected, during
the past four months. to the severest scrutiny
on the part Of the public, and the most unhap,
py contention with different factions among its
policy holders is familiar to all. As trustees.
into whose hands the responsibility Of pTeScrv
ing and managing the affairs Of the company
for the future has recently been placed we
deem it unnecessary TO speak OF the past further
than 70 say that the former board OF directors.
having IN view the prosperity OF the Company
and knowing that harmony between the dlrec-
tors, officers. agents and policy holders must
prevail to insure the continued success OF a
heretofore greatly successful institution. unan!-
mous!y agreed to restore, as far a. practical
the trust placed ID their hands to the member
ship, and rendered their designations in such
manners that, while the provisions Of the char
ter should be fully complied with. new man-
agemeut selected by your sutfrageS. could DC
Immediately chosen and lnaugorated
The election ordered under this agreement
was held on the tbirty-irSt Of Jul s. and result
ed in the selection Of MeS>rS. VIM: }. Lewis.
P. S. PfoutS, D. X. Ferguson: y. Seha9ter,
W. T. Selby, John &. Priest: j. L. lhornton,
George p. Plant. J. &. NoeFner, lheo.
Bartholow, Wilbur T. Boyle. j. ?. kr!egcr:
5. c. Rodgers, r ?. HanenSamp, }. &.
Brown, James T. leatmau, l. L. AShbrook,
II. T. Simon. |. y. Alalln, H. D. Ma:kay,
and J. T. Donovan. of whom fourteen are pc
cy-holders alone, aud seven are stock and po-
licy-ho.iers,
With one exception these gentlemen have
been Installed into office. and the affairs Of the
COMPANY are now in their hands.
At present, it will be sufficient to say that
the rev directory will proceed at once to as.
certain the condition OF the company 10 detail
to determine its wants to rectlty what errors
may have been committed, to institute an
economical administration OF its business, and
in all things 10 place its affairs in such plain
showing before you, as to warrant your continu-
ance Of the confidence you have already re.
posed in it.
The former Board OF Directors had invited
full investigation of all the affairs of the
company, in the manner provided. in the laws
OF the state by the superintendent of he InSur-
auce Department. 10 the meantime. many policy
holders, in whose minds dissatisfaction had
been aroused, asked for an opportunity to make
an examination of the books and accounts of
the company in their own behalf Both Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
Foreign News.

A cable dispatch states that during the last
three months the railroads Of France have con.
veyed three hundred and eight, five thousand
religious pilgrims to the various shrlnes 10 that
country.
The steamer Deerhound, recently seed on
the coast of Bscay whilst carrying supplies to
the Carlists, in Spain, is said to have been load
cd with condemned American arms.
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Berlin has
been sentenced to pay a fine of four hundred
thaers for nfraction of the Ecclesiastical laws,
in appointing cIergynen without obtaining the
sanction of the State authorities.
\ dispatch from Leipzig says riots have oc-
Cured there in which number ofpersons were
injured. The authorities were compelled to
call out the troops, who dispersed the rioters
aud restored order The city is now tranquil,
but troops are posted at various points so as to
be in readiness to prevent any repetition OF the
disturbances 1t is not stated what occasioncd
the riots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
A considerable portion of the columns of the
FRIDAY, AUGUST %, 1873.

A considerable portion of the columns OF the
public Journals in this country are now occupied
almost daily with accounts Of crime committed
in various quarters, and these crimes, too, not
of an ordinary nature, but characterized ire
qucnt'y by marks of unusual atrocity. They are
of every variety-irom parricldc, wife killing,
brutal outrages, slaughtering children, shoot
ing, stabbing, burning, highway roobeues, bur-
glaries, &C., down to petty thetts, which are
hardly taken into account in the long catalogue
of offences. We do not think there ever were
recorded more vilIaipies than have been emu
merated lie the last six months in the United
States. There is law enough to assist IN re-
pressing these crimes but are the laws as
speedily and rigidly enforced as they ought
to be?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

FIVE DAYS WITHOUT FooD. The schooner
William A. Pew, of this port, which arrived
from the Grand Banks on Saturday, brou ght
in two of the crew of schooner Lewis of Mar
blehead- William Ward and Lawrence Null
cally-who left their vessel on the Sd of July
to visit their trawl, and thick fog setting in
they we're unable TO regain her. The schooner
subsequently, returned TO port. aud the men
men we're given up as lost. The men state
that for FIVE days the fog was so dense it was
impossible to see but very short distance
around them They made every effort to re-
gain the vessel bur without success. They fire.
uuently heard the whistles of steamers, but
never saw one: and their Sufferinss tor food
and drink were most excruciatlng. On the
fifth day they were about to give up in dSpair
when he fog lifted. and to their JOY they de-
scribed vessel in the distance. This gave
them new courage, and determining to make
one more effort tor their lives, they rowed for
the schooner and soon succeeded IN making
themselves seen. The schooner proved TO be
the William A. Pew. Of this port, and 4 boat
was soon sent to their assistance. They were
taken on board in very exhausted condition,
but with careful nursing and kind attention
from the captain and crew. they were soon on
the mending hand. although they still show
the effects Of the terrible ordeal through which
they passed When they arrived home at
Marblehead on Saturday they were welcomed
as those only can be who have been given up
as dead. Cape Am -Iu&$.) -ddrert<er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
The Officers and NJ en- bers OF the
GERMAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

GERMtN DEN ScLEN1 ScNlrl1
Would respectfully inform the public that they
will havcan
EXCURSION TO CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
On MONDAY, Sept. l, 1873.
Among the amuSementS Of the day there wi.
be u PIGEON SHOOTING. The best shot wii.
receive prize, consisting of Game Bag. SO:
Pouch and Powder Flask to be presented by
Messrs Herbner and Bo:slrt.
y CREASED PIG will be started and the
person catching and holding it for tive minute:
will be entitled 10 it.
Also SACK RACE FOR CHILDREN.
The MARINE BRASS and STRING BAND
has been engaged for the occ .sion.
Master of CeremonieS-R. NJ. LATHAM.
F21or Managers.
NJ. Schiller. q. He'd
Committee Of arrangements.
J. Attends chem, l.. Marcus. g. kcclncr, L.
Brill j. Thomas {. VAIL, J. Bobraus
.. Yuntt, VI. Pohman, +. Mclchu:,
George ~ BoS>arl
Refreshments viii be furnished by Mess.
uecbner and bosssrt Al city prices.
Trains will run ~ follows Leave the Depo.
corner Princes and Fairfax streets, st 9 Nj! II
Il H.. 81, 10. i and p. m: returning, l.a'e
the Springs At >, $50 and II y.
Tickets 30 cts. each; children under twc.v"
years 81 cts. aug I'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Dispatches from Nova Scotia bring addition
al details Of the disastrous effects of the late
storm, which prevailed on the coast WharveS
were washed away, railroads greatly damaged,
and houses, gardens and trees demolished on
land, whilst 10 all the harbors the shpping suf-
tered severely. At Cow Bay alone over fry
vessels, principally fishing craft, were wrecked
whilst from all points on the coast similar dis
aSterS are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The cotton tie that excels all others, ac-
cording to the Charleston News and Courier,
has just been invented by James Doherty, an
enterprisiug mechanic of Petersburg. Va This
tie consists of single piece of iron, without
buckles or wedges, is as neat as the tie Of a
cravat, and can be be made by any blacksmith
at one heat Of the iron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

CONE HOME NOW AND REsT.-The time
is approaching when the watering place visitors
from the cities will wend their respective ways
bomevard, to obtain that rest from the ex-
element, the din and designations of these
places of resort, which can only be secured
beneath the quiet, peaceful shadows OF their
own homes. After weeks otreStless excitement
and change of scenes, accompanied by brass
bands balls and dances, and all that attaches
to snowy and fashionable society, they may be
congratulated on the prospect OF finding re-
pose so much more conducive to good health
aud ccDgenia to piece OF mind. There has
been day when the watering place season was
peoiod of rest from the excitement and annoy
ances of business, as we'll as OF freedom of res
traint from the laws and regulations of fash
ionable society And the longing to visit these
resorts grew out of desire to cut loose for a
season. from all such artificial ligamen,S, and
revel for the time being as it were, in the en-
ioyment ola perfect, social and personal free
dom. 1t was one prolonged repoSe, uDiuter-
rupted by aught but the most natural and
careless social assemblings Plain clothes were
marked feature of such gatherings while
plain fare aud early hours were also distin-
gushing characteristics. And when the visl
tors who had fed the business and turmoil
of city life returned to their homes and calllngs
they came back recruited and refreshed ready
and prepared to enter with new strength and
zest upon their various employments.
How is it now? The great cry Is "a fash
iuoabe resort Whereas if there is any
term in the language which conveys an idea
at variance with that repose sought by the
oyerworhed business man, it is the word
fashionable And when we meet with par
ties Just returned from fashionable resorts
-gentemen who declare they have not slept
for two nights bccaussehey attended the balls
and young ladies with red eyes and used up
appearance, We involuntariiy inquire, what Is
all of this thing for ?-What quid pro quo is
there in it, when afrer all, the only hope of
quiet and and repose is found st home ?-Pters-
Lurn LuIer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

+. T. Daniel will speak at King George
Court House, Thursday, September 4th Cri-
pepper Court House, Monday September 18th !;
Stafford Court House, Wednesday, September
18th; Westmorelaud Court House, Monday,
Sentember 22d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Col. Baldwin's condition is thought to be i'm
proving. His physicians now state that his
sickness was not paralysis, as first reported, but
the result of imprudence in diet aud over exer.
ton, with loss of rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The State Central Committee have made an
appointment for Col. Robert L. Withers, our
gallant, distinguished and eloquent candidate
for Lieutenant Governor, to address the people
of Page on Monday, the o22d day Of September
next. County Court dav)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Herald says that private examination
of the steamboats, running on the Chesapeake
Bay has established the fact that the regula-
tons as to the equipments required by law are
very generally disregarded. Examinations are
also to be made Of the steamers running out OF
Philadelphia New York and Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The Baltimore Sun says that the report OF
J. X. JillSon, State Superintendent of Educa-
ton in South Carolina, to the general agent of
the Peabody fund, was much more favorable
statement thaniS warranted by truth. Nearly
the whole Of the large appropriation for educa-
tional purposes has been diverted into the peck
cts of legislative thieves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The relatives Of Mrs Showalter, who was
murdered By her husband in Baltimore, az ac
count of which Is published in another column
reside in Lancaster county, Va, and the body
of the deceased will be removed to the old
homestead for interment Her maiden name
was Carter The intemperance of DR.. Show
alter was the cause of this horrible murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

ECONOMY TIE ROAD TO WEALTu.-A lady
down on Smith street read somewhere that
economy was the sure road to wealth, aud hear
ing that the gas bill was enormous, felt the gas
might be economical By turning it Oft at the
meter every morning, so that it would not waste
through the brackets. This she did, intending
to regulate it 10 the evening She went to see
her mother, however, and higgins having re-
turned about eight o'clock p NJ, turned up the
let and struck match Nursing 1t carefully
with his hand he placed it to the bracket:
Pshaw it went out another, and still 1t would
not light. He thought the Internal thing must
be broken, aud going into the next room, tell
over chair and smashed his face. He tried 1t
until his matches we're all gone AMI then, feel
ing on the mantle for more, turned over his
wife oil perfume bottle and knew it was run
ming on his coat He swore and started down
stairs, and lust in the hall met Maria returning
with the CHI ldren: higgins, why is there no
light in the houSc?'
He endeavored to explain; but of no use.
He was foolish. The gas would light if he had
only tried: and she marched into the parlor,
her dress catching in her cabinet of Chinese
curiosities, and it falling with a crash. She
tried, and in vain, for besides spelling her best
silk, she trod on the child with boS, and
mashed her best bonnet, when 10! she remem-
bered what was the matter.
She would sooner have stepped into her cot
fin than to that meter, and she tried to do it
quietly, but higgins saw her. and from that
day TO this, when she talks economy, be quietly
singers, Save from the gas bills
Her silk dress, her best bonnet and her Chi
nese relics were nothing, she whispered to her
bosom friend; but to have higgins once know
he was right, it lis too much, and she always
burst into ars-E.cchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Beane, the conductor of the coal train on the
Chicago and Alton railroad, which caused the
recent terrible loss Of life at Lemont, has been
arrested and committed to Jail to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The Lyuchburg News says there is no de-
vice of demagcguism baser and more Satanic
than that which seeks to excite envy aud dis
content among the poor men. In such coun-
try as this, where III p, road to fortune is open
to all, it is ap insult to the poor man to tell
him that he can only rise by pulling other peo-
pie down Of all men in the world, the Radi-
cal politica! leaders should be the last to in-
fame the poor against the Itch. What is their
whole mission but TO FIJI their pockets at the
expense OF the communlty|
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Rev. Abraham Jaeger, has accepted an ap-
pointment as assistant professor of Hebrew il
the Southern Baptist theological seminary, now
located at Greenyie, South Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

4 committee of citizens have undertaken to
improve the appearance Of Washington head
quarters at Newburg, \. T., now 10 4 very di-
lapidated condition. The expense will be de-
frayed by private subscription. The War De-
partmept at Washington promises cooperation.
Secretary Belknap has ordered thirty cannon
ten Spanish, ten Mexican and ten pieces taken
from the South during the late war-to be sent
here to De placed on the headquarters grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

A large mass meeting of colored citizens dis
satisfied with the distribution of Federal pa
tronage in Baltimore was held in Montgomery
Square last night, to take into consideration,
as the call for the meeting said the political
condition of the voters of the city and State,
and adopt measures to secure the fruits OF The
right of suffrage. \ number of speeches were
made and resolutions adopted condemning the
leaders of the Republican party of Baltimore
for ignoring their best friends, the colored peo'
pie, and denouncing the party, city aud State,
for having Ignored coored voters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
MARRIED..

IT. Washington, August 9th, by Rev. DAM,
Holmead, rector Of Grace Church. ROGER Il
JACOBS to Miss LIZZIE b. SPENCER, both
Of Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Dr.. Frederick Griffith has been repominated
by the Conservatives of estmoreland for the
House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

THE ST. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
Co.-It will be seen by reference to the article
in another column, taken from the St. LOUIS
Evening Journal, that Mr.. VIM. J. Lewis, for
merry of Buckingham county, Virginia, Who
his youth, removed to the West, and there ac-
cumulated large fortune, and is now resi-
dent of ST. Louis, where he possesses the entire
confidence and esteem OF the people with whom
he has made his home, has been chosen to fill
the important position Of President Of the St.
Louis Mutual Lite Insurance Company, the at
fairs of which are now in the hands OF an 10
vestigating committee, whose report will short
" be published, showing that the company Is
in sound condition, aud worthy Of the trust
that has been put in it. The biographical
sketch of Mr.. Lewis is interesting, apart from
his connection with the insurance company, es-
pecially to the policy holders IN this State,
numbering over one thousand. ln connection
with the article referred to, is published the
address of Mr. Lewis, frank and impartial
statement of the condition of the company, to-
gether with list Of the Directors, composed of
many gentlemen of high standing and great
wealth. whose Identification with the company
is a guarantee of its soundneSs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The Lousoun Enterprise will support tn
ConSel 1ative cause aud party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

CLAN bakes' are now in vogue on the east
ern shore CT Maryland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Leonard Scott l. Go. have republished the
July number of the London Quarterly Review.
Contents: The state of English Poetry: the
Church Of France; Celtic Scotland; George
Grote; Dartmoor: Harold of Norway; Liberty,
equality and fraternity; Beaumarchais and his
times: the Shah of Persia; lessons Of the
French Revolution
Littell's Living Age, for this week contains
it usual selections from the latest British Maya
zlueS.
THE MEASE>T MANA correspondent of
the Norfolk Journal has found the meaDest man
living, and relates the following in proof Of the
assertions. He lives at Hampton:
Daniel Johsson's child. an infant, died CD
the 18th inst. \ few friends watched over the
body. Jas. H. Yates, neighbor who keeps a
small eating house, was present Mr.. Yates,
who is the pure type of negro, has wife who
is of the same race Mr.. johnson had plenty
of candles that were giving good light; but the
humane and charitable Ellen Yates insisted on
lending johnson her lamp and oil in place OF
the candles. After much persuasion johnson
agreed to accede to Ter beni6cent act. She
brought the lamp and blew out the candles.
The next day when johnson was returning home
from the grave the rusty James YATES, with
the appearance of stuffed frog, met him on
the street and requested him to fork over three
cents to pay for the oil consumed during the
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

The postmistreSs of Reading, Pa, employs
her husband as head clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
EXrxrRsiO.N.S a.e.U I'FC.1y.s,

TOi FOR CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
rs *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
s'Gss SIZE 3Es .6Es,'T.

FOR SALE OR RENT--A DWELL
H:i ING on Cameron street. between WASHING
ton and St. AsAph streets Ii applicd :or pro"pt-
" vii! be sold ~ Il reduced price.
aug 25-5t GEO. \. " DRTIlEGT0N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

CaterpilarS are very numerous, and they H.
wade not only fruit and shade trees, but ere
eating the leaves from the forest trees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

Also DWELLING No Il north Pit: s:-n.:.
This house is il good order and surp.iot ~
gas And water fixtures. apply to
aug 23-cot. WI. GREGbhl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29
The property in AleXaniria known ~
TOR SALE

FOR RENT-STuRE ROOM - IL
a: street now occupied by Mott y Go. Til, !,
All excellent stand for dry goods, shoe Or ha:.
ware business. and will be vacated by the :: 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-29

f7sA To LET-Ttc TWO.STURY WAR;
S:ls HOUSE foot Of Queen street, Oh | nI"H :.
Apply Ut the otnce oi Tire Hampshire and b. =
more Coal Co. -
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