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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
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We call attention to our Seidlitz Powders 80 uni
versRlly popular everywhere. They are made up
fresh and pure every few days and claim them to be
equal TO any in the Market fully up to the standard
To be good they lnnst be fresh and pure. This Is
our special claim, to prove which they need only to
be tried. Don't forget the place TO get them, at
F0STHn'S DRUG STORE,
Front and West streeta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
In and Gut Through the wIndows-A Deer's
HastV Visit.

Hastv Visit.
On Saturday afternoon last, some boys started
a beautiful young doe in the mountains above
Maueh Chunk. and chased It toward the borough.
The frightened animal ran down one of the steep
hills at the back Of thehouses In Mauch Chunk,
and jumped in at . kitchen window, ran through
the kitchen, dining room and parlor, and through
Z front window into the street. A large crowd
was speedily assembled, and surrounding the
doe, II was driven into the Jail yard, whore it
was captured. In passing through the windows
of the house. the doe was considerably cut but
not seriously. The results Of the deers exploits
we're . surprised family and some smashed glass
an excited town, and either pet doe for some
body or quantity Of venison.- AlIentoson Chron-
fcle
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

A large lot on hand and fer sale oheap-lRid mex
pressly for spring use-To preserve muifs furs car.
pets and winter clothing from moths and yerlnin.
Now ls the time to buy Also, the most popular In
sect Powders, including Lyons Magnetic, The Per-
sian aHd others. Bug poison, Rat and Roach Kxter-
minator, Blue stone, COpperas, Alum, Yellow 0chre
and all house-cleaning materials used in Spring
time, at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Front and West streets
Wilmington DeiawarA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
GRANITE WORKS,

we, the undersigned, respectfully inform the
PUBIC tldt we have rented quarry at corner of
Ds1iaware 1siaware avenue and Union street. on Mr. James
H9ules property andare prepared TO furnish all
cnres snc as fence stone. slls steps, platforms,
lsJoDblng promptly attended to. Orders may be left
at the quarry. -,'' "a 04.p-S' 1~Se'' oi
marl7-1y HUeUHEs d WALKER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
Unreliable uerrespenassts.

IFrom the Washington Chroncle.l
The press of the country will learn in time, IL
is hoped that it is not safe to follow the lead Of
sensational letterwriters, totally devoid of re-
sponsibility for truth like "Gath," stationed at
Washington to gather news for such sheets as
kha Chicago Ts.iIafne
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
Royer's Hoof LInIment,

have tested Boyer's Hoof Lininent on the feet
OF over one hundred horses. The difference in the
condition OF the feet IL great In its favor that
would not be without II for ten times its cost 1t
should be properly applied TO every horses hoof es-
pecially In the Summer when the horses feet are
always In contact witt the heated earth, which
dries them up and they become hard and feverish
which produces contraction, cOrns quarter cracks
contraction of the back Rfnew, commonly called
"Knee Sprung" and often from the pains in the
hoofs IL produces sweeney in the shoulder. We re-
commend 1t as the best preparation we ever used
IL should be used on every horses hoof as conmoR-
ly as oil H used on harness or mems bs0ts to Keep
them In good condition. E. x. CONKIIN
Proprietor and Superintendent OF the Continental
Stables, SAMSON Street. Philadelphia
&. BRINGHURST Il CO., Apothecares,
cor Sixth and Market streets,
Having been appointed Agents for this popular
dOof Liniment, are fully prepared TO supply 1t
wholesale and retail at the manufacturers priGea
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

The last Democratic Legislature OF Delaware
promises to close its sessions this week. The
act viii be one OF its very greatest achieYementa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
Pratt's Astral OIL

Supplies fully the want for perfectly safe and reli-
able Illuminating OIL for family use, free not only
from the danger OF an explosion, but from the dam
ger OF the nuid ignitinR should the lighted lamp be
upset II is free from Objectionable odor burns in
the ordinary Kerosene lamps furnishing light un-
equaed by gas satisfactory in every particular, and
free from all apprehension Of danger. 1t IL put up
in one gall, five gall. and ten gall packages; each
can is closed with metal cap, bearing the manu-
facturers's stamp BY purchasing these cans with
the seals uncut the Reuuneness OF the goods f. war
ranted with the assurance OF obtaining an oil per-
fectly pure and safe. Supplied, wholesale and re-
tail by
4. BRINGHURST 4 CO., Apethecaries
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Wtmuotnn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
Pratfsa AatraI am

Pratts Astral OIL sold Wholesale to gr GERS deal
ers and country store Keepers at who esae rates. In
and gall n cans or by the BARREL by
c. FOSTER,
Wholesale Agent for Delaware
Front and West streets. viii, ne
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

EURNITURE AT YOUR OWN PRICES.
y GOULD co. sell the Cheapest Furniture.
GOULD co. sell the Belt Furniture.
GOULD Il co. sell the Strongest Furniture.
GOULD 4 co. sell the handsome8t Furniture.
GOULD co. have the largest Stock.
GOULD d co. have all kinds of Furniture.
GOULD q CO. have the newest Patterns.
GOULD co. offer Bargains.
GOULD 4 co. buy and sell for cash.
GOULD co. always give Satisfaction.
GOULD co. have great advantages. In Manufac-
turing.
GOULD CO.'S Furniture is the most elegant,
GOULD & co. have Polite Attendants.
GOULD u o have well-lighted Stores.
GOULD q co. have four stores.
GOULD d CO.,
N. r Cor. NINTH and MARKET, Nos 81 and 30
N. SECOND St., 1906 MARKET St, and 2T2
s. Second Street.
PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
mac NIrn. Adnma hlarr.

From the Milford News and Advertiserl
The allegations are 80 preposterous that no
one in Dover where the lady has been known ali
her lifetime, attaches the least Importance to
them. They are known TO be utterly false.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
8uuts and Shoes.
8egtster's aInttres.

- EGISTER'S OFFICE,
IO NEW CASTLE COUNTY, March 26th, 1873.
Upon application Of DIR. August Negendank, Execu-
TOR OF William A. WISDOM late of Wilmington City
IN said County, deceased; 1t is ordered and di-
rected by the Register that the Executor aforesaid
give notice OF the granting of Letters Testamenta,
fy upon the estate of the deceased with the
date OF granting thereof by causing advertisements
TO be posted days from the date of such Let
tersi In six Of the most public places of the County
against the Estate to present the same or abide hV
an Act OF Assembly in such case made and provided
anu also cause the same to be inserted within
tne same period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL a
newspaper published In Wilmington, and to be CON
tinued therein three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal of O1lce Of
H. 81 tne Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
S3t5rWTltt ap9ve rWTltten B. GIBBS, Register.
=, NoIlCE;-An persons having caiIns against the
hstate OF the deceased must present the same duly
attested TO the Executor on or before March 26tf
ISI4, or abide the Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided ~
A. NEGENDANK, NJ. D., Executor.
Aaaress mar2S-8W Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

Which prevail in the valleys of rivers, and other
miRsmatic districts through The summer and autHmn
are invariably accompanied by arrangements OF the
Stomach and Liver, and other abdominal viscerR
There ia always weakness and irritable state of
the stomach, and torpor Of the bowels. DR.. TUFTS
LIVER Pillaare peculiarly adapted TO such cases.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

MlIieP's Horse and Cattle Powders
Fout's Cattle Powder, II. H. ii. Liniment, Roberts
RmbrOcatOn. Chicken or Poultry Powder and all
prominent Patent Medi ines In the MARKET for sale
at FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets,
WilmfuQtOn DtpWaTR
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

NoTIoE.
We would call especial attention TO our now stylk
OF pictures of "GEItMAN FINISH, winch wa do
rot think are surpassed In this any other country
many thousands Of which are in this CITY, and for
eheir quality we give general reference
n. d " GARRETT,
1so Market Street,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

PUBLIsHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tsuHdays
ezoepted,) at tAs C0HMERcIAL BUnDnse, sossfh Essi
corner Ffth and Market Stressa 7isc cstts a copy.
sis DOl'ars vear. b. sstl or sssssd - ss'TSsrs
throughout The city.
TIE DKLAR WARE TRIBUNE. t.SsskEy,l the great
PsnisuIar organ Of Fasners and FTatgTOsOeTs, pub
Itshed every Thursday aorHsAs, at 1sso Dotlans 9
Year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

English Mustard
EPure English Yellow Mustard, ground or grain.
Choice 1avOfng extracts viz: ext Lemon. Vanilla,
Peach, ext bitter almonds, ext strawberry ETC. All
Of the most celebrated maxi q, for sale at
FOSTkRS DRUG STORE,
Front and Wesi streets,
Wilmington. BEL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07

Sucker fishing in gthe Brandywine is about
done with, for this Spring
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
SpefIaI Butiffs.


The Entire Population Of the Globe
L. in > greater or lese degree infected with the
faint Of Hcrofula- 1t appeaEa in various f1rms.such
= White SWelingH uoefH eFyeipelas, awelled neck
tndoient Innamations, merourial affections, Old
Hores. eruptions OF the skin, sore eyes, &C For
these as well as all other constitutional diseases.
DR.. TUFTS sareaparills and Queens Delight has
proven Itself IN thousand instances positive sn-
tidote.
BILIOUS, RRMITTENT AND INTERMITTENT
FEVERS,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-07
BARRIERS, Attention,

BARRIERS. Attention,
Barbers combs. soaps, brushes sponges, superior
bay rum, stick pomatum, puffs, powders, and bar
berH supplies generally, at very low prices Hair
p0made specially, always fresh and highly per-
tuned. BARRIERS supplied at Wholesale at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Front and West streets
Wilmington, LelnWare
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

A dispatch from Washington says: by
direction of the President Gen. Jefferson Z.
Davis. fthe twenty infantry, has been
assigned to the command Of the department Of
the Columbia, vice Brigader General Candy,
deceased, Gen. Davis is now in command at
Fort Whipplc, Arizona. lie entered the ser
vice as second lieutenant Of artillery on June 18th
ls4S. He was brevctted brigadicr general and
major general for gallant services during the
war; During the war profound sensation was
created throughout the country by an alterca
ton between Gen. Davis and Gen. Nelson,
while they were with their commands 10 Ken
lucky. Gen. Nelson offered Gen. Davis per
sonal afront, and Gen. Davis instantly shot
him dead. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY, APRIL Is, 1873.

A dispatch from the scene Of the late Indian
massacre saws DIR. Thomas was the most
earnest and best member Of the peace commits
sion, and never hesitated to 60 to meet these
savages when he deemed his duty called him
there. Mr.. Meacham is still in dangerous
condition, suffering from flesh wound on the
right forearm and pistol shot entering behind
the right ear and escaping three inches above.
He also has an inciscd wound on the head,
where the Indians tried to scalp him. In JUS
tice to Riddle, the Interpreter, and his squaW'
it should be stated that they both warned the
peace commissioners and General Cauby not to
trust implicitly in the Indians, aud added, III
they will 90, wash my hands Of all blame IN
the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

Gen. Sherman is reported to have said yes
terday that he thought the result in the Modoc
campaign would be very speedily reached. The
lines would be gradually closed in. Atprcsent
the area of the Moaoc field Of operations is
about eight miles. Iue lake is on the north,
and is. patroed by boats. Dctachments OF
troops also extend from each side Of the lake
south, where they arc met by other detach-
ments, which will close up as soon as may be
possible by regular approaches. The Modocs
have present means of subsistence, but military
opinions vary as to whether they have any
modes of outlet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
1NDPTA GAZETvTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

was their chagrn when these llgh-mcttled VIC
tors in the last battle of the Army Of Northern
Vi,rinia learned that they must yield to over
whrlming numbers and resources that after
all their marches, battles, victories hardshlpS,
and suhrriugs, the cause they loved better
th,n lite itself must Succllm5 to brute E'rce.
Manv bosnms hcavcd with emotion, and
Something on the soldiers CHI cks
Washed off the stain of powder.
After the flag of truce was raised
A FEDERAL SCOUT WAS SHOT 90
through mistake by his own men, when trying
70 sion the firing an New York MAJOR un-
der the Influence OF liquor, met his death hy
oulopiup up to Confederate battery aud de-
manding Its surrender;
The women AMI children Uf ArromattoS
Courthouse had all left their homes during the.
battle Of the morning, and upon their return
had to pass through Hnstar's cavalry.
Il affords me pleasure t, say thar many Of
th,. Federal officers and mcu were very cour!e
nns and c;,usid,rate. The citlz,us Of the VII
lat, sneak in especially high terms oiGcneral
Chamberlaync (since Governor of Malnc). who
was ,leHcatclv corsidrrat OF the feelings OF the
peorl... gcntlcuanly in his bearing, and getcr-
Gus towards the vaEqul>hrd
When The arms were being stacked
4 GALLANT COLoE-nEhRER,
rs he d .Iivercd up the tattcrcd remnant OF his
flag. burst into tears and said to the Federal
sliiers who received it: Buys, this Is not tie
first time YOU have seen that flag. | have
borne it in tn, very Forefront Of the battle ON
maay victorious field, and had rather die
than surrender it now Brave fellow, said
General Chamberlayne, who heard the remark
II admire your noble spirit, and only regret
that | have not the authority TO bid you keep
your Hag and carry it home us Il precious heir
loom y
TIE CALM DIGNITY OF GENERAL LEE
amid these trying scenes, the deep emotion
| with which the men heard his noble farewell
address. and crnwricl around to shake his hand
low ;hey were thrilled BY his simple words,
Men, We have fought through. the war to-
ecthcr. | have done my best for you My
heart is too full to say more. t'nrdOns noble
farewell speech-lhe tender parting Of comrades
who had been bcund 50 closely together l.y com,
mon hardshirs sutIcriags. dangers, and vcto-
ries, ana now, ly this sad bIish'ing nj CHERISH
| ed hopes were all wildly recalled as gazcd
| on the very syo,s where they occurred: but are
| too familiar to he detailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

Vice President Wilson had anintcrvicw with
the Secretary of the Interior yesterday in refer
ence to the future policy to be pursued toward
the Modocs. Nothing Is definitely know in
regard to the matter with the exception that
hereafter the army policy will be pursued to-
ward them, and all matters pertaining to In
dian affairs will be made known through the
War Department, and not through the Indian
Bureau, as heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
Look ie your Interest,

Al this most unprecedented money strincerr,.
in our commercial metropolis and correspond.
ingly dull times most all over the country il, !.
we'll for each and every individual to look +,
his interest. BY paying our entcrpr:ing Cloth
iers, l. Schwartz i Co., at Sarcpta Clo,hi,,
Hall, II visit, you can s;ve ut least 20 %, cen, in
buying your garments there; beside: III" cAtrn.
ordinary advantage o" having n variety ors.yl.,
and patterns to select from immense in quantity
and far superior in quality to any Others III tbs
city. They say they will sell remarkably chc.u,
and, as is generally known, they mean Mh,,
they say. You vii do we'll to CAL early ut -
King street Sarerts Cloth g Hall. up Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
lCOMMUSlCATED.

lCOMMUElCATED.
Can any one tell why the trains on the A. s.
w. r. r. are run ut such hours? There are no
connections to be made by the trains then why
not accommodate the travelling public and run
on Alexandria time. and not Il few minutes be-
fore or after each hour? Why, may b, per-
mitttd to ask, WAS the l l.15 pm train taken Off?
], WAS great accommodation to the citizen: Of
Alcxandria. The boats furnish excellent m cars
Of transportation, and the agents und officers are
very polite aud accommodating.
TRAVELLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

A new postofice has been established at
Mattawoman, Charles county, Md, with h. H..
Hunt as postmaster The postoffice at Fork
town, Wcomico county, Nd, has been changed
to Fruitland. A new post Office has been es-
tablished at WOODBURY., Loudoun county, Va,
in the Leesburg circuit, with 0. NJ. Bassard as
postmaster. John r. Shirley has been APP
pointed postmaster at GAINESVILLE, Prince Will
liam county, Va, vice VIM. L. Hile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
An Important Affair!

CONCERNING ALL TIE PEOPLE OF THE >rhrEI
WHEREAS we, the undersigned. in body s..
sembled have come tUn serious conclusion upon
one fact and we hesitate not in informing every
man. woman and child of said fact, viz
That altcra close inveStlg atom we hay" hry"nr.
doubt found the cheapest and best CLOTH NG
and GENTS FURNlS HING GOODS. &c. in
the city Mt 5. BLONUHElM'S corner King
and Fairfax streets. (Sgnedl
.JrTIN CASH
JAMES QUICK>AlE>
ap l-;m HENRY SMhi.i.rE"F!ls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

Tile sncrifcc Of az .llerondria cit;=,n for /
3yHLlj.. gD,.i

Tie s0cfylcc u az .IzeI0NdIiN clt.-U. IoI' 4,
public yooi!
Notwithstanding the prevalence Of crime Of
late it is oar duty to announce that an esteemed
citizen Of our town, lNr. Simon B.ondhcilnJ y
few days ago sacrificed great dc,l .! money
in order 10 publicly hang out before his >tor.
corner King and Fuir:a& streets. samples OF tile
best and largest assortment of Spring Sut, ever
seen IN Alexandria. They embrace ali varieties
Of goods OF the latest and most fashionable styles
Gentlemen, after seeing VIVA. hangs oat, will
please not hang back, bot come inside and
choose for themselves, and never after need they
hang their heads and sry ''Uh hang it, am no,
a WILL dressed NAH" spll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
Ladies'. Misses and Children'S Boots,
Shoes and Slippers.

We are this day receiving full line Of Ia.
dies, Misses and Childrcn's Boots, Shoe. and
Slippers, suitable for Spring and Summer. en-
bracing III of The latest styles, which we conf
IDENTITY believe to be the very best stock We
solicit purchasers to cal and examine for them,
selves. as they will hr sold ut low prices
apS w B. WADDEI, II kiuyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The production of coal from the Pennsylvania
mines is reported somewhat slack last week. and
water in those of the Schuylkill region contin-
ued to rct.rd operations. Nc change of conse-
quencc is observable in prices. The total tom
mage Of all kinds of coal for the week '5G o;'2
TONS and for the year 4, AZ 400 TONS All increase
So, 7I9 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The United States Mint at Philadelphia has,
within the last few months, been doing an enor-
nous business in coming gold and silver, and
within the last week or two has had to suspend
the manufacture of base coin, so as to devote
the entire capacity of the institution to fill ex.
istiog orders Tor gold and silver coin. The law
passed-in 1873, and which went into effect on
the first of this mouth, changed the stand
ard weight of the silver coinage of the United
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The Fredericksburg Herald says: ''The
growth of vegetation last week was grand to
behold. The earth is fast carpetipg itself in
living green, and bare hills are putting oD
spring yestures. The rain Friday was cheer
ing, and the earth fairly clapped her hands
NTH DELIGHT"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

Walters church, in the upper part of Spot
sylvania county, was destroyed by fire On We'd
ucsday. 1t caught from the woods, being stu
ated in the edge of grove. The church was
brick and had been built for long number OF
years. 1t was the first Baptist church organ
lied 10 this portion of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The friends of temperance in England are
going to start comic illustrated paper, IN
tended to ridicule topers and their weakness,
and so laugh them out Of the vice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The New York Herald's Havana correspon-
dent says O'Kelly's case has been taken
charge of by British Consul Dunlap, and there
is no immediate danger. The rumors of OKcl-
Tvs death are false.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

TIE ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESrETN RAIL
ROAD COMPANY have encountered formidable
opposition in their effects to secure an extern
sion to st. Louis and Cincinnati through their
lease OF the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati
and indianapolis railroads, whose present board
Of directors was chosen in their interest at the
rec ut election Of the stockholders. The action
Of the directors has to be sanctioned by vote
Of the stockholders, an the latter are muster.
ing their forces for decided negative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SnnE>.
We have just receiveda fresh supply" ! Cert.
extra tine huId -sewed Boots, Shoes an! Shipper.
of every dcscrip ion. which we INTERESTINGLY
recommend to b" the very best on safe uthr,Iy
an w. b. WADDEY, II kia. I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, April l5.-The mar
kct for Wheat is quiet and firmer; offerings of
oCG bushels red, with sales at 49, III, l7S and
lS5 for good to prime, and l9O for choice Corn
/. unchanged sales Of mixed ut 10 and G3, and
yellow nj IS, with offerings Of G22 bushels Of the
former md 50 If tho latter. Oats arc quic. !;
sinai! offerings with sales ut 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

A mass meeting of the parish Of Orleans, in
Louisiana, was held last night in New Orleans.
The formation of peoples league to sustain
the McEncry Government was considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The application Of Tom Wright convicted IN
Washington of the murder Of Rogerski, has
been refused, and he has been sentenced to be
hanged on Friday, the 30lh of May next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

Mrs Mildred Bowling, charged with intantl-
eide has been acquitted by the Corporation
Court of Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The United States courts will DO opened 10
Richmond early in May, when both Judge
Bond aud Judge Underwood will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15

The Missouri planning mill, occupying an cx-
tensive building, covering nearly whole block,
in St. Louis, was burned yesterday morning.
The loss is estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000; insurance $4,000. The washboard
factory of Koin, Etzer & Frenche, aud several
small tenement houses on the surrounding
streets, were either destroyed or damaged, 10
volviug a further loss Of perhaps $4,000, most
" insured in home Offices. About fifty families
have been rendered houseless by the fire, and
they lost most of their furniture.