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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
10. 900 CASH GIFTS PAID IN FULL.
500. 900 EoH ONLY TEN DOLLARS.

ENOUGH of the 100, 900 tickets issued for the
IL THIRD GRAND GIFT CONCERT, in
aid of the Public Library Of Kentucky having
been sold to insure full! drawing, and the wish
10000 cash gifts offered should be drawn in full
and paid in full without any scaling down, rs
heretofore the management, with the concur
renee of the trustees, have determined to allow
ninety days more for the sale of the remnant of
ton advertised for April Sis therefore postponed
To Tuesday, July S. 1873 on which day, and no
other, they will positively and unequivocally
take place in Public Library Hall, Louisville
Kentucky.
AT this grand concert the following cash gifts
will be distributed hy lot and paid in full To the
ticket .h"i,lrrS who draw them:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Vessel Sunk.

NORFOLK, May l3-One Of the crew Of the
schooner William Frazier arrived here and re-
ports that the schooner sunk in the Chesapeake
Bay on Friday morning Carrying the mate
down with her The Captain and crew cscap-
ed in the yaw, and were picked up by "A pass
Ing vessel. The Frazier was from Baltimore
and bound to Norfolk with IL cargo of corn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
LIST OF GIFTS.
Total. 1O.MO Gifts. all Cash.

The money To pay ail these gifts in full is now
upon deposit in the Farmers and DrovcrS Bank
of Louisville and set aside for that purpose and
c,.n only be used Tor that purpose, rs will be
seen by the following certificate of the Cashier:
Office OF Farmers and Drovers' Bank, I
Louisville, KY, April 7, 1873
This is to certify that there is in the Farmers
and Drovcrs' Bank u the credit of the Third
Grand Gift Concert, for the benefit of the Public
Library Of kentucky, tive hundred thousand
dollars which has been set apart by the mana
gers to pny the gifts in foil, and will be held by
the bank ana paid out for this purpose AMI this
purpose only. K. ,. Y EECIl, Cashier.
The party, therefore, who holds the tickle.
drawing the carit,l gift will get Sl0OWm in
rcrubacks and 50 Of the so On gift, the 80 900,
the so H. tn" u, the S5.OOJ. ana all the
other gifts, 1000 in number, amounting u
s60O;NO.
The remnant 81 rnsnd tickets will be furnish
ed t" those who first apply t"rderS accompanied
by the money always having preference over
agents 1T the following prices: Whole tickets,
so; halves, 80, and quarters, $50; II whole
tickets for SiGO III for 500, ll:i for Sl,Ou, aad
SO ioT 5000 No discount on less than $40
worth OF tickets At u time.
The concert and distribution of gifts will begin
ut & o'cIoc: on Tuesday morning, July sth, in
Public Library Hall, and the following will be
the order Of proceedings: list. Music by orchcs-
trail band. "a. Placing of tugs tone for each
ticket Suitl) III large WHcci. ou / laclHS Oh gus
in small wheel. .lth. Music by orchestral band.
9TH Explanatory remarks by President. 9Th.
Drawing Of FRS half of gifts. It'll. Music by Or
chcsLrnl band. SIN. Drnwiag !" last half of gifts.
yt Placing al lnrso wheel with Tugs in hni.ds
of committee appointed by audience. 10Th.
Grand orchestral concert.
Tho music on tnis grand occasion viii be the
best that bc procured, and the gentlemen
who count and place the tags AMI CULTS IN the
wheels and sIlperintand the drawing and keep
the record OF the drawn numbers will be chosen
from the best known and most trustworthy cit-
zcns of the State. Al will be conducted aS
To be perfect guaranty against complaint from
any just source.
The payment of gifts will begin on Saturday,
July L., at . clcck am. Tickets drawing gifts
must be presented At room No. Public Library
Building, where cash checks upon the Farmers
and Drovcrs Bank of Louisville or 81 .ht drafts
upon the Fourth National Bank of New York,
ut the option of the holder, will be given for the
tickets. All gifts not called for in six months
from the drawing will be turned over Ia the
Public Library fund.
For tMl particulars send for circulars.
THUS. +. BRAMLETTE,
Agt Pub. Lib. Of Kentucky
ap G-eo&twwtJyl Louisville, Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Milk lSuInIi1.

CINCINNATI May l2.--At Madison, Indiana.
yesterday ManvilIc Il Cars paper m! was
burned. Loss sI0.0OO; insurance $1,000, and
at North Madison Indiana, Scott 4 Prindc )
tlc lring mill was burned Loss $4,000 III
Surancc 81 900.
CLAREMoNT. N. H., May 1.-The Sugar
River paper mill in this place was partially de-
stroycd by fire Saturday night. The loss i: cs-
tlmatcd at SIT, 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
The MAEkRGA.

New YORK, May 12-Stocks dull Money
firm at to coin. Gold liz Flour quiet and
unchanged. Wheat Il shade frmer Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, May l2-Virginia SKIES, consol-
idated, So Cotton dull low middlinss l72alS:
Flour firm and unchanged. Whest steady and
unchanged. Corn steady; white Southern GA
Is; yellow Southern tiSat4 mixed Western 81.
Oats firm Southern 50a55; Western mixed 80;
do. white 5la54 Rye firm at a5AlH. Hay &C
tive and firm; W estcrn 27aS5o. Provisions dull
and heavy. Western Butter tirmer receipts
light; good to choice tub 2Sa30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Nr Mordccui's Condition.

New York, May IA Richmond dis
patch says =" Mordcca, reported fatally shot
in the Richmond, Va, duel, is now in more
favorable condition and may recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
The Turf.

LEXINGTON, Ky, May 1.-The hotels are
filled with strangers in attendance upon the
races which begin to-day. There are twenty
entries for the first race for the McGrath pro-
duce stake, including McGrath,s Ilb'nhSa'
Boards Fannie, and B. Butford's Zadac. IL
bitha is the iavoritc In the second race for
Phoenix Hotel stakes, nine will start out OF
twelve entries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WONDERFUL l1s-

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING --WoNDERFUL Es-
CAPE. During the very severe thunder storm
that visited Fairfax Court House and vicinity,
about one O'Clock yesterday, the dwelling Of
Mr.. Slater, who resides about half mile cast
of the Court House, was struck by lightning,
the chimney Knocked down, every window IN
the house broken to pieces and the house it
self com pletcly riddlcd and spiintered. Yet,
strange to tell the family of Mr.. Slater, con,
sstins of a wife and several children, escaped
serious injury. The shoes on Mrs; s. S feet
were burnt, a blanket covering sick son was
burnt into pieces around the waist, the knives
in the koife tray melted, and yet all the family
escaped alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Contradiction.

LONDON, May IA dispatch from Berlin
to the Renter Telegram Company, pronounccss
to be without foundation the report published
in the London morning papers that an attempt
was made to assassinatc Empcrcr William at
ST Petersburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Suicillc.

MIDDLETowN, N. Y, May I2.----John e.
Dnruck, prominent lawyer of New York
city, committed suicide by shooting himself at
his country residence at Bloomlngburg Sivan
county, on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Arrested.

ST. Louls, May John b. Dalton clrlrg
cd with the killing Of Thomas Wallace ut
Rlaines Falls, Lawrence county, n.y., July
1871, was arrested here yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

will afford an opportunity for the citizens of
Alexandria to proffcr their Inequalities, for a
day or two, and in this way, testify their sense
Of the benefit of the Seminary to their city, and
to the church. We may confidently assure
all those who come, that they will be provided
tor.-Southcym C,urchpon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

IiAErEHs FERRY, May -3:jo p. IN. No
damage to Canal. Water in Shenandoah and
Potomac rivers falling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
Damaged by Fire.

HALIFAX. N. s., May l2.-Thc nternatlon-
NJ Hotel in this city was damaged by fire yes.
ter,lay to the extent of $40, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

REGISTRATION The following named regis
trars will conduct the registration to be com
mencod tomorrow: John Marriott at No. 6Sa
Prince street, in the lst Ward u. H. Simpson
., The house of Lieut.. D. L. Smith, on North
Fa;rf,x street, opposite the academy OF the
Sisters Of the Holy Cross, in the ID Ward \.
Addison at the Court House, in the 3rd
Ward and j. r. Nicken at the first house on
the east side of Alfred street, south of Prince
street s,T et' in the 4th Ward. The books will be
omen for three days, and all should see to it
that they aud their ncighbors are properly reg
iStcred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

MAN KrILED.-A section man on the w.
c. Y. Nj. g. G. S. R. r., named Mike Curtin
who is supposed to have been lying upon the tI,
track nJ was run over and killed by the passenger
train that lett here last Saturday night; be-
tween Burkc's and Fairfax stations Hneu
found, afterward, he was dead, and an arm I'd
and leg had been severed from the rest Oh
his body hY the car wheels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
GIFT CONCERTS.
LIBRARY GIFT CONCERT.
NINETY DAYS. posrpoNEMENT.
800 O0OIN EANK TO PAY GIFTS.

A FULL DRAWING CERTAIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
EIEGRAPII NEWS.
daual-Wafcrs Failing

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

BEHIND TINE The arrival Of the Lynch
burg train yesterday evening was delayed a
short time by the rise in Pope's Creek, and
that this morning by having to wait for Il con-
nccion with the G.. 4 o. Road at GordonSvilIe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

BADLY HUHr- disturbance occurred last
night at the intersection Of Duke and Fayctte
streets, during which man named Robert
Meads, railroad employee, was struck on the
head with rock and badly hurt by colored
man, supposed to be named Alfred Countce,
who was afterwards arrested, and this morning
was committed to Jail to await the result of
Meads' Injuries. Mcads was taken to his homc,
where he lay all night having convu sion after
couvusion, but his condition had improved
this morning, and it is now thought he will re-
cover. The difficulty originated in a groggcry
at the point designated, where white and col
ored men we're drinking, and Mcads, W o was
walking down the railroad track, was mistaken
for one of the former, aud his asst liant under
that Impression, hurled rock at him as he
passed the corner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
~ ERMANTOWN WOOL.

will from this day sell my stock Of German
town Wool below cost NJ ten cents per ounce;
full weight; the best quality in the market
my 10 G. g. BERRY, - King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

CANAL News "A land slide was discovered
yesterday afternoon in the bank Of the Alexau-
dria canal, just over the culvert at -Four Mile
Run 1t extended about fifty yards, and was
on the outside of the tow path. Capt Boothe,
the President Of the canal, had the water shut
off at once at Georgetown, and started force
of laborcrs at work. who, it is expected will
complete the necessary repair by tonight,
Some fourteen boats for this port, are detained
at Georgetown by the accident. No boats are
arriving at Georgetown, however, by reason OF
the high water at Big Stack Water
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The police in their search last night for the
man who assaulted Robert Meads, came upon
r. S. army officer locked up in shanty IN
petersburg who advised the other inmates
to refuse Abundance to the officers till they
showed properly executed warrant The
colored people, however. had too much sense
to take his advice and thereby saved him and
themselves from night in the station house.
The remains of the late Mr.. John Poss were
inferred in Ivy Hill Cemetery yesterday even
ing They were escorted by the German
Benevolent Association, under the uarshalshlp
of Mr.. Bossart, and by large number OF the
machinsts employed at the Hcnry-street depot.
One Of the chain gang, colored man. was
detected on Saturday evening last by Il police
man 10 the act Of cutting his chain with the
Ratchet he was apparently using In cleaning
bricks.
It is understood that meeting OF those who
arc willing to invest in the establishment OF an
iron furnace in this city will be held here some
time during the week
Tie fish house of Mr.. Cole, in the market
S,ulare, was broken open last night and robbed
of all the money in the boX-am0untlng, how
ever, to bus small number of pennies.
Two dogs, supposed to be mad, were shot
ana Killed one near l alG ) udIucu vi A'a' vi
day and one near fuckers brick yard yeScr-
day.
Mrs. W. W. Adam, while returning from
visit to the house of her son-in- law, Mr. ). /
Henderson, last night, accidentally slipped
from the door steps and was badly hurt.
The bans of Mr. NJ. b. Harlow and Mrs.
Helen NcNrackcn were announced ID st.
Nary'S Church yesterday.
\ fight at Fishtown, this morning, between
Fishlown Bill Smith and u coiorcd man named
Sonny Waters created some excitement.
Bishop Gibbons performed the rite OF con-
lrnation III the Catholic Chapel at Warrcnton
yesterday.
Several colorcl persons were baptized ycster-
day morning at the Usual baptzing place near
Battery Rodgers.
The tide was high yesterday but the current
is sutsiding.
The festival for the benefit Of Grace Church,
closed on Saturday night last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

So" There will he meeting of the Sun Fire
Company, ut Harmonic Hall, on Tuesday, May
18th, at p. m. A full attendance is requested.
rs important business will be laid before the
meeting my It'd ID. L. SHOOT, Prest.
TIME DAILY MORNING CHRONlC' +
L. furnished by carriers, including Sunday
pupor nj tijc 4 month or lSc Il week.
WEDDERBURN Il NJ MARKELL,
lGU King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

Attention is directed to Prctzicldcr & Bend
helms advertisements This firm have jus
received new aud nicely asserted dress goods
which they sell at prices to suit ALL Mr.. f. }
Simpson is with them and will appreciate tn
visits Of his acrllantanccS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

TIME DAILY RICHMOND ENQUIRER
L. furnished hy carriers ri GOc II month, or l5c
n week EDDERkURN Il MARKELL,
lGU King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

IL 4 WILL BUY TIE FINEST REAL
ID II HAIR SWITCH that can be found
North or South at those figures ut
np2y GREENS NOTION HOUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

THE WEATHER. There was quite severe
thunder storm Saturday night with hca'y
rain. Yesterday afternoon there was another
powerful rain. The water fell in torrents, anu
all the water courses 10 this neighborhood were
raised, and some of the streets OF the city eS-
pecially north Pitt, were flooded. Hooott S nun
aud Cameron Run we're not tordable Tor a tlmc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
~ Office To GAS CONSUMES.

The fiscal year ending the lst day Of jane.
ensuing, being one month earlier than h.rt year
| have got my accounts To make up to that time.
This, therefore, is u respectfully request all in
arrears to call ~ tho Office of the Gas Works and
settle, II. further indulgence cannot be granted.
my lw j. RDNBUI1, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
WATER COOLERS,

4 VI ERICAN BkUILE No.
PATENT CLOTH rs RACKS,
together with very superior stock of STOE Els
and III n WARE ol our own manufacture.
CHARCOAL for sMle with FURNACES
adapted to its use f. GRIM Els IL SON,
mn Films 46 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

TIE FIslIERY.-Sinc Saturday $ report 220,
Om herring, II 00O Shad, and a small number
of rock and perch have arrived at FiShtown
The herring sold at from S4i to So per thous
and, the shad ut from 80 to $l2l per hundred,
and the rock and perch at high figures. The
largest cargocs that have arrived, one Of Il 900
herring and two Of 90, 900 each, came from the
shore at Stony Point, for which Mr. Avery is
the agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

GO WILL BUY THE FINEST REAL
ID HAIR SWITCH that cnn be found
North or South at those figures ut
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

CHURCH IMPROVEMENT. st. Mary Cath
olic) Church, south Royal street, is now under
going extensive repairs. The walls have been
rendered doubly secure by iron braces, aud two
door-ways have been cut IN the north aud south
sides of the vestibulc. The course of the
stairways leading to the galleries will be altered
so az to afford more expeditions mode Of exit,
and enlarge the capacity of the vestibulc the
heavy doors between the vestibule and the
body of the church will be replaced with light
swinging doors; the eutirc front will be rcplast-
cred aud sand coated, and, with the slccp!c, be
painted dark brown color, and many other
Improvements will be made, aud when the
whole is completed the building will be one
of the haudsolnest church edifccs in the city.
Through the uniting cxcrtions of Father
O'kaue, funds sufficient to detray the ncccs-
sary expenses have been, or will be, raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
A & A r ID .

IN -
The attention of the public is respectfully
called to our stock of
RE F. Il | G. + "A TO RS,
I'M article we can fully and unrrscrvcIly war.
ant and recommend being sought after all over
the United States. Also an excellent stock OF
SupcriDr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
III 9TH TAB l. L I s F..

DIR. T. w. LYONS TOOTH TABLETS,
For Cleansing and Bcautfying the Teeth and
Purifying the Breath.
This elegant toilet luxury is composed Of the
best materials, contains nothing which can pos
sbIy injure the teeth, and is careful ~ prepared
by \ dentist of many years experience. 1t i
Enthusiastically recommended rs the best ncutcs /
ard most convenient dcntricc cxtunt.
For sale Nv WAKEFIELD & HALL,
p22 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

by the rise in Eoff's Run, yesterday, and had
to protect herself by perching upon the fence
where she remained until twilight. The tops
Of the posts OF the fence were the only parts OF
it that were above the food, and when 1t be-
came roos1ing time, she attempted to reach
dry land by flying from one to the other, but
failed and fell into the water. She was equal
to the emergency. however, and setting her
wings to catch the breeze, was waited ashore
safe and sound. Her pcrllous condition was
watched for long time by scores Of people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

FERoCloUs ATTACK "A WOMAN named Mary
Chrislnond, employed as Il servant by Mr.
Jesse Sherwood, who lives at the corner cf Co
lumbus and Princess streets, while preparing TO
commence washing clothc, this morning, was
suddenly and irroc;ouSly attacked by lhc watch
dog aud severely injured. The animal sprang
at her head and seized her chgnon, but that
giving way, he fastened his teeth in her scalp
and tore and CRASHED it horribly, and also bit
aud laccratcd her arm In most dreadful mae
ncr Mrs Sherwood hearing her cries rushed
at once to her assistance, and sciz, q the dog ny
the throat but cauld not make him loose his
hold Of his victim until her little child had
brought her Il hatchct with which she struck
him violent blow on the head. Surgical as
sistance was rendered as soon as possible and
the Injured woman, though severely hurt, will
probably recover. The dog was most Zero,
cious animal of the bull terrier species and had
previously bitten several persons. lie was shot
and killed by Mr.. Sherwood as soon as that
gentleman reached homc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

To-day the weather was line, with
bright sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

rgNHE WASHINGTON EVENING STAR
L. supplied by carriers ut l2c a week.
WEDDERBURN ~ MARKELL,
nv l2-lw $50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

TINE BEAUTIFUL
i BAY STALLION "STAR"
Will stand this season ut CATS TAVERN,
West End, from APRIL lst to JUNE &
3Oth, 1873. Star is Mahogany Bay, ~ '
IT.! hands high and . years Old, weigh 49,
ing 400 lbs IN excellent driver and drnuSht
horse. He was raised by Mr.. Brown, of Fau-
1mcr county. Va. his sire was II Morgan horse;
his dam n Black Hawk mare.
Terms: Sl5 for the scnson. The best care will
be taken of mares left nj the stand. No account
ability, however, for unavoidable accidents.
40 I5-co2rn r. ID. CATS, Proprietor.
q. ~ WILL BUY TILE FINEST REAL
do HAIR SWITCH that can be found
North or South ut those figures ut
GREENS NOTION HOUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

LHAKM EIts9 y MEETIANICo SAYINGS
IL BANK.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the Farmers ~ Mechanics Savings Bank of
AlcAnrrlrIa will be- held ut the Banking House,
No. 100 Prince street, on TU ESDAY, The 18th
instant, III 10 clock Il. M, for the election of
i've directors to serve for the ensuing yenr.
my It'd ANDREW JAM ESON, Prest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12

4 f. " Ell "
u BELOW COST!
| will close nl, my stock of the above goods
consisting of Plated, Horn, Rubber and jet jew
elry, below cost. Every article in this line mus,
be sold by the first of June:
my 10 CO. BERRY, - King st.