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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
RaiIrOoG Frauds.

BosToN, Dec. lS.-The Boston and Lowell
and Eastern Railroad Companies for some
months past have been on the track of parties
who have been engaged in stealing their pas
senger tickets. The Boston and Lowell Com
nany, it is said, estimate their loss at $4,000.
James A. Remick, diamond dealer, has
been fined 500 tor receiving tickets from con-
dnctors Further developments are expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
The Warreuton Postmastership.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.--lesterday the
Committee on Combinations Of the Senate took
up the nomination Of James Bailey, the newly
appointed post master at Warrenton, IN the
place of Ohio Patti, removed. Arguments we're
made by Col. Juo S. Mosby, and MIR. William
Patti. The remarks of the speakers were pun
gent and pointed, and at COL Mosby S instance
the fual determination of the case was post
poned until the arrival of Senator Lewis, who
is absent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Manufacturing.

FAIL RIVER, Dec. ls.-It is expected that
the mills will start up again on full time the lst
of January but on still further reduction OF
ten ger cent on wages. The latter proposition
has been under discussion for several weeks
and is strongly supported by number OF lead
ing manufacturers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
(ounferfeifer Caught.

New YoRK, Dec. lS.-Au Erie Pcnnsyl,va-
MA dispatch states that Ed. Riley, another
counteretcr, has been captured and brought
to ial there The bills which he had been ope-
rating with are countcrfeits on the Trader
National Bank Of Syracuse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE.
FROM WASHINGTON.

Congress.
WASHINGTON, December Is, 1874.
Immediately upon the opening of the Senate,
this morning, the order adopted yesterday Tor
the reception of King David kalakaua, OF the
Sandwich Islands, was carried ont.
The Senators had previously been introduced
to the visiting Monarch in the President 5
(marble) room, on the north side Of the capitol
and al few minutes past twelve the Vice Presl
dent, with the King, and Mr.. Cameron: chair
man of the Committee on Foreign Relations,
headed the Senate, and proceeded by the oar-
geaut at Arms entered the Hall Of the. House
of Representatives. At the entrance OF the
Senate and the guest the House oie, vice
President Wilson took seat beside tie Speak
er, and Senator Cameron made formal 10
PRODUCTION.
Speaker Blaine then greeted the King IN the
name of the representatives Of the American
people, and after remaining u short time he re-
tired.
The House of Representatives then resumed
business and passed bill authorizing the ex-
tension of time to settlers in the districts devas-
tated by grasshoppers to pay for their pur'
chases.
After an Intellectual attompt by Mr.. May
pard to induce the House to take up the prl-
waite bill calendar, the House went into Conn
mttee of the Whole and took up the Leeisla-
tive aud Executive Appropriation bill, which
was considered the rest of the day.
After the return of the Senators to the
chamber the Senate took up the District Gov
ernment bill and considered it until the Senate
went iutc Executive session, after which it ad-
inurnad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Famine in Asia Minor.

CoSsrANrINopLE, Dec. lS.-The LeVant
Herald publishes distressing account OF the
famine in Asia Minor. The prospect Is pre-
seu,cd as appalling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Proposals.
PROPOSALS. FOR WOOD.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
until TUESDAY, December 22d At Il o,el1ck
m. for furnishing ONE HUNDRED C0hD 70
OF MERCHANTABLE PINE WOOD for
tho city poor, the wood to be deived to carts as
wanted during the winter. =,
SEPARATE PROPOSALS VII also De re-
HUNDRED CORDS OF WOOD about the
CITY, in lots not less than one.quarter OF cora
WM A. MOORE,
dec 1S-td Chairman Joint Com. on Poor.
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING.
In accordance with resolution passed at the
last meeting of the Board OF Directors OF tne
Alexandria Library Company, proposals viii
be- received by the unders gned until i, the nrS5
day of January next for the PRINTING OF
THE CATALOGUE of the said Library r
Manuscript, SC, can be seen at the office of
the President. S. G. NEALE,
p B. HOOE,
GEORGE r. SH1NN,
NJ SLAUGHTER,
dec 18-eo3t CommitIee.
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Unsuitable and CommendabIe.

New YORK, Dec lS.-The coroners jury
in the case of the shooting of the two Bay
Ridge burglars find that the killing of the de-
ceased in the manner set forth was perfectly
iusti6able, and commend the act of Van
Bruuk, Scott and Frank in defending their
lives and property in such courageous man
ner aud unde: such trying circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

LOST -9.ND FOUFD.

EOUND-On King street, this morning, q
L POCKETBOOk, containing small sum
of money. The owner can obtain his properly
bv proving the same at this office. dec II
OST-On Monday night supposed on Wash
IL lngton street, small TOPAZ EARKlNG,
with old fashioned open work gold setting. Inc
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
Ill Oronoco street dec lo-ots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Fire

KNOXVILLE, ILL, Dec. S.-Smith's brick
block occupied by Ii. L. Bailey hardware anc
j. I. Brewer druggist, was burned TO-DAY;
Loss $4,000. Two men were killed by fail'
ing wall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Smallpox.
'a'ha Weather in England.

MONTREAL, Dec lS.-Smallpnx is raging at
SCrcl Auebec in most violent form.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.
We have just received fresh supply OF Gents,
extra fne, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi-
tatingly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. w. B. WADDEY,
sep 22 "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Charlie Ross.

New YORK, Dec. lS.-There is nothlDg
new 10 the Charley Ross search. 1t is stated
that reward will soon be offered Tor the child 5
return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

Mr.. Henry NJ. Baker, one of the oldest and
most esteemed citizens Of Winchester, died
suddenly Of heart disease on Friday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Sentence COMMITTED.

OTTAWA, Dec. Is. There is reason to be-
licve that the sentence OF Lepnc will be com'
mutcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
DOBEkT l.. WOOD,
DEALER IN
DRY GOODS,
NO. So KING STREET.

NO. O< hINU O1NTUI.
BARGAINS FOR CASH-All dealers are
invited to examine our stock of L A b )
DRESS GOODS, which we are now offering in
variety of quality and style, ,ncc
Also our large supply Of BLACk DkESo
GOODS-Alpscss, Rich Mohsirs. Grapes, &c.
LADIES SHAW LS-ln this line we nave
great variety and large stock:
MEMS AND BOYS GOODS-Cloths, Suit
ings, Cassimeres Tweeds Over-coatings, French
Also LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS and DRAW
Frs, Cravats, Collars, Suspenders, Gloves,
- HOTSEKEEPERs' GoODS-Blankets, Bed
Spreads, Sheetings, Curtains, Table Linens and
Napkins.
ESTICS-Cotton Cslicoes, Canton
Flannels, Tickings Shifting Strips, DENNIS,
with full supply Of goods in our line at the
lowest cash nrices. dec II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
RZFLDs.y-G .n.HTEKFaL.


VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND FRAME
FACTORY
AND planning MILL,
N. E. COR. FAIRFAX AND QUEEN SIS.
An assortment OF
READY AIDE WORK
constantly on hand, such as
DOORS, SAoHES, BLINDS FRAMES,
MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, NEW
ELS, BALUSTEkS, &c, &c.
Will buy and trade for Walnut and Ash Logs.
KISHEILL 81 HODGE,
feb 10 AL xandria, Virginia.
b. F. PEAKE. Is. w. NALLS
JOHN w. PEAKE.
p +. PEAkE j. CO.,
Successors TOD S w. Nails. Son s. CO..
DEALERS IN
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, PAINTS, HARD
WARE, LEADS, OILS, CEMENT,
CALCINED PLASTER, &c,
No. 1877 King street,
feb 2-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

The best of Business Suits, very cheap, at
DEALHAMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

Good All Wool Suits, stylish made, at sl2,
AT DEALHAM'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

DEPRESSION OF BUSINESS Owing to the
prevailing depression Of business, the proprie-
tors OF the Mount Vernon Cotton Factory con-
template suSpendng operations there at the
expiration OF the current mouth. The hands
employed at Green Cabinet Factory are now
working on half time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

Free of Charge Your Druggist will refund
your money if DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup does not
give YOU satisfaction and cure your cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Wpusf.er Probabilities.

LONDON, Dec Is, , p. III. --The weather
throughout England to-day is fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

Save 20 per cent by buying your Clothing at
DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

The cheapest and largest stock OF Fashion
able Hats, at l)EALHAh S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
Ladies, Misses and Children's BOOtSs
Shoes and Slippers.

We are this day receiving a full line of La,
dies Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers suitable for Fall and Winter, en-
bracing all of the latest styles: we solicit pur-
chascrs to call and examine for themselves, as
they will be sold at low prices.
sep 22 W. B. WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
DIED.

5, 1874, Mrs. JULIET CARTER LARUE,
aged 81 years. months and days. Born in
es,moresnd county, Va, June II, 1883,
daughter of Elder Christopher Collins, pastor OF
Zoar Church, in Jefferson county, ". Va, wild
ow of the late>Samuel Larue. She went away
from US in the winter time Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

MUTINY.-A mutiny occurred among the
colored prisoners oonfned 10 the work house
yesterday afternoon which assumed such a
threatening aspect that information OF 1T was
sent to police headquarters. Upon the APP
pearance OF two policemen quiet was restored,
and the ring leader, man named VIM. Clag-
gett, brought to the station house, where be
was locked up until this morning, when he
was sent back to his quarters and put on D
bread and water diet. in close confinement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

The finest Of Merchant Tayor's Dress Suits
AT DEALUAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18
H.stGAs. tsassivaTiES.

All goods warranted as represented at
DEALHAM'S.
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M AlsFsEED

In ST. Luke's Church, Norfolk, Dec. 10th, by
Rev. VIM. NJ. lame, J. 4. SLAUGHTER, of
Little Rock, Ark, and CARY FUNSTEN,
laughter of the late Col. David Funston, of
Va.
lSouth srn Churchmsn p ease copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

The finest and largest variety of Shirts OF
al dissertation. at DEALHAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

The finest aud cheapest Clothing House 10
the city, ). DEALHAM S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-18

Congress.
WASHINGTON, December Is, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
n, xsrrRs oF REAL EsIAII''
VT xxv.YoRK CITY.

,ore real estate for sale or 10 le'
All "no 20 purchase or rent such properly
nS s sH%IS to in The rsip Dsws
Is aS'tjon 70 this advantage, Tux TRIBUNE
BE- found not only in and all It's o,.Us t .s
W. - t in every state and Territory throughout INC
s,noo The advertisement should be as Orlol sso
,,,s ~ The advantages claimed being MADE oloa, o
.,da, We would especially dwell on tne l'' MI
,un.crbers for the three editions OF The Cow
semi Weekly and Weekly, comprise Zach
tossion consequently. advertisements III eaen
D -, al classes THE TRIBUNE devotes espeoIai
s,.noo 70 reports Of sales of real estate oo'n IN oi
n,r thus adding greatly to the value OF us cor
nhu 0ou"'''' ,+;rs medium The charges for adver'
hn's . NV. DAILY TRIBUNE, 80 cents per line
tl''ns a0 WEEKLY TRIBUNE 81 per line; SEM
rpIrryE. 2s cents per line About ten woruS oi
S,ds columns average aline. Terms casn 10 aovanvo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
Relisious Noi,ees.

W"shinGteW-sqsar~ M. X. Church (Pourhst, sisa
sve)-The Pssto Rev WIN ABBOTT will preach SUNDAY at
lOb ssd TIL Young Peoples Prysr-mseung 81 Ga p
m Trustees In attendance 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
HORSEand CARRIAGE MARKET
EEw-YoRR, Friday, Jan. q,

YORK. Friday. Jan. %. 1874
Aside from the current demand for low
priced business horses there little inquiry for any
kind OF stock.
follows;
BY Mr. Arch Johnston, at horse mart in Thirteenth
q uaa ITnir ...Inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
Marh,neru.

ENGINES, BOILERS, Steam PUMPS, Tanks,
~ Lsthes Thrilling Msrhnss shsnins Paleys Tools and
MACHINERY new and secondhand bought so .nd erchAsgsa
HOFFMAN, PNNEYS 2l5 Water st., Brooklyn, n T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
Ciip Real gsia!r for Sale.

NEW and elegant brown-stone h tC]. 5d;,; s1
o. aud % '''' w. P. SElMouRSl7l BtosdwaI.
fIN0R SALE-Or would EXCHANGE for a
m.p COUNTRY PLACE good 5ee,s,ory mghI.SSop stone
sIOUSB % town. - - - 49, -, g.
NO 90 WEST 32D-Sr, four-StoIy, 20 y. 1eet
IN a,b fs Iot adjoining For sale bargain SOW nin
~ hon'' N''' ' RIKER HRsSB Co, Pinest
..TB- AVE, above 42d-st.--A modern, extra
- vide corner HOUSE; orier pnce very rea'onsoe '
en 1e avenue Fo'ooO " W. P SEYMOUR, III Broadway
S16 0UN MODERN, first-class, brown r3,Sli
4U, s,oss HOUSE 2I6S 90 fine GDieI oi.'l
pear 5tl '" 4 - ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
New-srreep Rral Gsiate for 5ale.


1,OR SAIF-At MOntclair New-Jersey, an
IT attractive modern HOUSE Ia rooms ever .O
ec-s bnrp heruerv 10 minutes wk two depo Apply between
81 I'D los W TUBES II Broadway, Room IS n T.
iLOR SAIE-A FARM, for Truck or Gram
IT good buting beautiful location no Ronds no Ghns l2o
,s = rp,es from station r. Road 81 trsls dsyi
b. II the purchase money tern Of years would
5ot small farm Address K W c. Hamlonsl "
NyONTROSE, Orange, n. J.-Most com
WI Met scbu HOUSE minutes from station great bsrgau
W, sAfR or 20 LIT P G HUBERT, IT,, 81 Mbertyst
nRANGE, N.J.-Great variety property for
NJ furnished unfurnshef "a rent Sale Casogues
Eass to l. H. Gkiikt 80 N.ssao cor Laeer.,s
nNE of the most valuable FRUIT FARMS
" sewJersey exchange Tor HOl Sc om Fourteenth 70
Pc s-eon8 st. eide worth from 10000 10 S4OoOO The
Yarn 30 acres miles from NewBrunWiet on the rail-
trees 500 peach four bckbene
hour spbee half sspsIagus &c WI path some cash
RiKER. HESSR 4 Co, 3 Pine-st
l&G0 PER MONTH RENT, or Interest on
c wv purchase money 43 from Liberty deoots
bO unQuad travel; desirable Summer or Winter
Suburban RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS " rooms, gas bath lawn
garden shade pleasant and healthy ocaon Apply at
Bysbeth Central Railroad Of hegJeTsey Station or -ddi
DwHBR. Box No. 1874. Elizabeth. n J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24

Regular weekly sale Of horses carriages, harness.
and general horse equipments al Barker Chases cry
Auction Mart and New-York Tattersas, on Saturday
the oath inst, at IL a. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
REAL ESTATE.
Nvw.yoRK. Friday. Jan, - 40

NsSYosK. Friday. Jan, 3, . 10.
.,o no nublic sales at the EI 1n,'sinS
There were ~ The sale of the bank O'a' and
salesroous to-day rs., corner Of Bleecker-s' anu
s :" g. So s%s S' and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-24
Marble auo Slate Manleis.

.. Hlaroie ono 1ldte Hldnleis.
STEWART Slate Mantels, Marble and Wood
1a ana asxaDt teaxns lowest pnsss 220 and 22l
.ess, ss.., A.sa az selssss se,es.h 4s1 RgblsVsa
I'HE PENRHYN SLATE Co. have removed
@a a." s.rsoOT U@oa square RoaltA ave, sad Seven
FAh - al are o1ng large ~Aonsht VI MANTkLs GRATIS
ssDDsaeSs ''-s " p'' 'A'-s
, 1874-05-23
SUBURBAN NEWS,

HYDE Phl&H.
Mr.. Aloxnuder 6l!nons, mn ngod mau and ono
Of thu first settlersa at Brook)inc hns been gate-
tender for long time on tho Illinois Central at
Grand Crossing. Friday eveuing, bctwoeu mud
0 O'Clock, lle was requested to tako n trunk off
train on tho Michigan Central, and while doing
so waa struck by freight train going ont which
be did not notice. Ho waa thrown under tho
cars, which passed over noyeral toes Of Ills right
foot. Attempting to rieo, ho was caught in tho
back Of hia cont by bar OF break, and WIS
dragged qunrtor Of Il milo. Adam Ncobo,
Hyde Park policeman, SAW tho trunk aud tho
man fall, and run with lantern and succeeded
in stopping tho train at the now chair factory.
Dr.. Flood dressed his wounds, and thinks he
may recover, II Inflammation dooH not set In.
lie Is very severely bruised Oh ono side, md 1t ia
marvellous that Ilo was not killed outright.
Friday afternoon, tho barn Of DR., John A.
Konnicott, ~ kenWood, was totally destroyed.
Tho fro was first noticed In tho loft, near tho
mans room, and maY have resulted from tho uae
Of d ppo or cigar.
This In tho second tmo tho Ra1no promises
havo been on fire within q few months.
WOODSTOCK.
4 Republican county convention la to'bo hold
in the Court-Houne on tho 18th Of June, at
O'Clock P. m., for tho purpose Of solootiug eeyen
delegates to the Stnte Convention, To bo held at
Springfield OIL tho 10th prox.
There WAS sound OF foVelry last n1gbt ht Ma
tional Hall, and tho causo was grind calico
soireo, given by tho Woodstock Dancing Club.
Tho mlaio WAS furnished by Prof Shows orches-
tra, and q pleasant social tino was had.
Tho Grand Jury haye returned truo bills
against large number Of lfquor.selerB in this
county, Tho indicted parties have como forward
and glvon bonds to appear ut the next torn Of
court. SO tho rhattcr stands at present.
Henry Bolden, Jr,, Of this place, accidentally
Bhot himself while hunting, Tho charge onterol
his 1eft lung, making q frightful wonnu. Ho
was aliya ut last accounts. but his recovery in
hopoless.
The Hon. q. Q. Parsons, Of sonoca, wi1l ad-
dress the Coral consro Fartnera' Club to-day nj 2
O'Clock p. IN. Subject: ':Tie Wrongs mud
Grievances OF Farmers, and tho Remedies to
Right Them" alr. Parsons is llucnt apcnkor,
and handles his subject in maBtorly an1 intotll-
Eent manner.
Prof. Welsh, Of tho Prairie Farmer, will de-
livor lecture ut the Court-11ouse Monday at
O'Clock p. H., OH the beet mode Of disposing Of
products especially of wool.
, 1874-05-23
THE CITY HALL.

Corporation Counsel Norton aud City-Attorney
JAMESON were yesterday notified by tho Council
Committee on Judiciary to Send to that body, as
soon as' practicable, their yiows in writing with
rogard:to tho proposed ordinance delluing their
Respective duties.
Mayor Colvin and Superintendent nehm wera
engaged. yesterday AFTERNOON with the Mayor,
Comptroller, and Chief Of Police OF Milwaukee,
WHO have como hero to be informed on tho sub
1cct OF uniforming a police force. They have
decided to adopt the Chicago atyle.
Thirty-Ave Thousand dollars' worth Of old tax-
certificates, somo Of thom extending as far back
AZ 1869, wero yesterday sold ut tho Conptrollor's
oilco to q prominent property -hoidor..
Proposals to furnish brick, cement, aud sewer
pipc wero yesterday opened by tho Board Of
Public Works. 1t will be Of interest to builders
aud those intending to build to know that brick
wRD offered as low Us 81 per 1,00u, and cement
at j. LEO per bag Of 265 pounds. No awards were
made.
The time of the Public Works Commissioners
yestorday forenoon waa mainly spent i'll hearing
tho sthtomenta Of several peraonH with reference
to thataensoloss half-n1,n1bor dispute on State
street, which haa heretofore been mentioned III
these, columns They llaya rendered. no 1eoiaion
az yot, mud It ia exceedingly doubtful II tAoy
know what'aotton to tako LII the promises.
, 1874-05-23

aix vonra. nDd ANNA 1ovo oo,, Lrow, 4, n,x, ~,
in {Sn vchrn TWn tn,n ronnirc1 ~ mn ~ r"S ~
nenla ou in ,,ram,,.m hj fnr t ~ *
m vail ~ ;ntorost n"r1oI -" A'' pst'i4's Vi ao@u
Tho nh,ont ~ thn ,,Fcnirna IN ~ 1otor,o,,o
t1n rrior;tv ri ,o,m on Il rao,o,,u rnaantin,,
n,,ut nnnvnoo ovnrv s,i;vht,, ,s,, ~ ~
ao lam M tho },nr,cynr 1noa nt liz n'~ ro,,;,,~,
Iaronr thon thn s~er.r. ,,-nn';,.', ,!1 o.,,et,a
atnolboora liz rra,,;n,H Il, ~, to.. Ps taran x
hi>n @-'' fA0'.A3'" =" 14' 'o'a "1"''''o' ~
In !. w-;o,Ar,e ,uo~,,,,t,,,,r,, IT,. IN 1von,t,,
rour corros',nnacnt wii1 tina tho foijowirr ~ ''''
, 1874-05-23
TILE PEOPLES BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION.

70 tA6 Ed1toT q IHs Chfc61o 1fthuTe:
E1n: notioe this morning In your papar.a
communication from z. E. s. criticising and
faiutly trying to answer communication Of
mine to you Of tho 10th IN relation to tho work
ings of cooperative building associations gen.
orally and tho Peoples Building and Lonn As
sociation particularly. Your correspondent, wl,o-
over he may bo, evidently Ia very ignorant Of tho
workings Of those associations, aud he aasumes
In his communication that tho Legislature Of tho
grsat State Of Illinois has authorized the orgaui.
cation OF thoae for the bonot Of labor
ing men !; but that, instead Of benc1tipg them,
they may be manipulated by "shylochs who
always demand thoir pound Of flesh" your cor
respondent is mistaken. Tho Legislature Of this
State has done no such thing. Tho law In this
State guards and protects tho intereAts Of each
stookholder aud borrower (as borrower must DO
3 stoolsho1der). Tho borrower is mover required
to repay his loan, for the eimple red
son that the Association diasolyos md:
pays oach SHAREHOLDER tho amount Of Lis
stock whenever their assets amount to-
their capital stock, and the borrower pays his
premium and interest on h!s loan for the priyi-
logo OF having LIS money advanced to him boforo
the expiration Of tho Aasociatfon, md for the
purpose OF purchasing htmAolf home. Tho
Association or its offlcors do not represent that
they will loan mau money and that he will
mover pay back as much III amount rs they have
loaned him.
willing, We hope, to pay something as interest,
and what the Association does claim Is TINT lo
will pay less interest to the Aasocfation than he
would be obliged to pay to any private indiyid
uni. Take, Tor instance, borrower owning Just
tho amount ot stock he borrows OH, which IL not
necessary, as tie may own twice a. much, and in
that uay will have the advantage, to some exteut
at least, Of the supposed "Bhylook."
, 1874-05-23


Tho TennosooanB sug tonight ut Centenary
n. e. Church.
There will be 8 Meeting OF the Philosophical
Society this evening ut la East Madison street,
to olect officers for the ensuing year, and trans
not othor important business. A full attendance
Of mnmbors s doBrcl.
Gen. I. N. 6tiles will address tha students OF
tho College OF Law at their lecturo-1oom In
Superior Block. n Clark Htrcet this nosning ut
o'clock, OIL" upw to Try Oauha." opan to ALL
j. Tho ninth lecture in tile Spring Oourea Of tue
Sunday Lecture Society will t'e deliy-
cred noxt Sunday, May q at . p: nl., nt Walrs
Hall; eorner of Albums ar8i Hafted streets AIRS.
kato N. Doggett will speak on " Raphael" Tho
lecture will 6o worry fully illustrated,
Tho tonsh annual Oonyontiou Of tle Illinois
Press Aspociatio,,is to DO hold at the Sherman
llousa next week, commencing Tnesaa,' fore
noon, aud continuing two days. Tho nnltunl I'D
dress will bo dcliverod. by 1lr: james W. shea-
han, and,will be'followed by othsr addrsAa o. and
tue tsapsaotlon Of impoztaat haaiasss. IN o.