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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20

LoCDOCN COUNTY ITEMS. From the Lees
burg Washiugtonian. Tic Lee~hurs and Al
die Turnpike Company, has sold $j,uDO Of the
six per Ct tonds of the town OF Lne>hurg, IN
Virginia, to Mr. john Sucd"n, of New York.
at IS per cent cash Mr.. Sneden has also built
bridge over Little River, which with lis APP
proaches will cost about $3.50. and takes the
preferred stock OF the company at - per CT. 10
payment. This secures funds for the compile
ton Of all the work except the mountain sec
tons. which is generally Of a gravcy soil not
requiring metal except in short spaces. Mr..
Snedcn has made a most judcIons investment
10 these bonds, upon which the interest will be
promptly paid.
Loudoun has this season, more visitors and
borders from the cities han has ever been the
case before. Oar bcau;fu! scenery, healthy
climate and abundance pf ali that can contribute
to the comfort Of our city ncghbors, Is properly
appreciated, and we may expect much larger
numbers each season. Buildings suitable Tor a
sumner resort Of pie Dimensions and suit
ably located. would prove a printable invest.
ment 10 this county
Trees are cut down, curbs set, pavements
laid, rough places made smooth, ard Il general
spirit of improvement pervadcs the people OF
Leesburg La few months we will have the
best paved sidewalks Of any town in the State
4 nuuber Of ladies and 'n'cmcn Of lees
burg spent most agreeable day on Wednes-
day at Whites Ferry, plcDiclng. They cartl d
an abundant supply OF good things wl:h them,
to which ample justice was done BY all present.
The contract for brick for the new Academy
building, has been awarded to MIR. James Il.
Jones, of Hamilton. flr contracts 10 deliver 10
the building committee 250,0oD prime brick.
Hon. Eppa Hupton has secured the appoint
meut OF Richard Thompson Mason Bail. son of
George w Ball. recently Of l.ui2un, a. cadet
to the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
The Loudoun National Bunk has declared
dividend of six per ct. on its capital stock l'r
the six months, ending July Isl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20

The Washington Monument Association has
determined to try another plan by which to
raise the means to complete the monument
viz: A contingent subScrip tioD which pledges
subscribers to nothing until a sufficient amount
has been obtained to complete the work, when
one-half the amount is to be called for, and on
its receipt the work is to be begun, the re-
naming half OF the subscription to be paid
10 two equal installments, at periods OF SIX
and twelve months provided there shall be
10 suspension of the work when once be-
gun, until the capstone is placed on the
obclisk. 1t is proposed again to appeal to the
gratitude of the people of the republic, to all
the associations, bodies. lodges aud business
corporations for these contigent subscriptions
No demand for money cao be made until the
five hundred thousand dollars necessary to CON-
pete the work have been pledged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20

During the past thirty three years fifty one
ocean steamers have been lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20
VA.
MONDAY, JULY 20, 1874.

The regatta at Saratoga did not end without
ill-feeling being provoked. A foul between
Yale and Harvard took place, and each clalms
that the other was 10 fault The Yale boat was
disabled for the race on account OF the break
ing of its rudder and bow oar by the collision,
thus disposing of all chances tor victory tor IT,
As there was an Intense spirit of rivalry be-
tween Yale and Harvard and as ale was lead
ing the race at the moment Of the disaster, the
crew and their friends are naturally sore over
the occurrence. The result is new sanction
of the English style Of rowing as the English
stroke was pulled by the winners, and also by
the second and third crews Wesleyan and
Harvard, as well as by Yale, whose prospects
of triumph were excellent. 1t is said that the
New Haven boys are not content to accept de-
feat under such circumstances, and to show
what they might have done propose to chal-
lepge the Columbans for another trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20
COMMISSIONS.

DRlME POTOMAC HEEklNG-A lot o.
L superior Potomac Herring fer eH;e o.
jy I'll JNu. j. \ AlEoo' y we
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20

{ ,AkBOLIC nnd THOUSAND Low hRN
~ TOILET SOAP just received by
j. &. VI lLBUkE,
j. 20 - north Royal St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20

THE BEEcHER-TILToN SCANDAL The
New York Herald says Samuel WiIkeson test-
fed before the Beecher investigating committee
last week. He said he was the agent 10 get
ting up the celebrated tripartite agreement Of
1872 between Beechcr, Bowen, aud lilton, and
lnti,nated that Ttor was finally induced to
sign on condition tina, the amount due him
from Boweu be paid. While negotiations we're
pending 1'ilton stated explicitly to WilkerscD
that the only wrong Beecher ever did him was
to address improper language to his wife, for
which he held ample written apology. Iu re-
ply to direct question he secuted the idea Of
grave injury, and declared any such reports
must have originated in a morbid Imagination,
and denied he ever said there Was anything
criminal 10 Bcecher's conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-20

OTICE-U'tl the rcopcning of my scho,!
n in Alexandra II, the fall ANY cornmunc4-
ton Will reach me II directed t" Mnras'a.. VA.
il OF J.. II IN Il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20
FINANCIAL X COMMERCIAL

There is no material change to note in bust
ness matters. Trade has been rather quiet in
all branches OF business during the past week
The farmers have all been busy with attending
their crops and scarcely any grain has been
brought to market.
In the money market the same condition re.
mains as previously reported. The supply of
FUNDS is fair and generally equals the demand.
In Chicago the market is reported as very
easy, First class paper is readily placed at from
10 III per cent. For paper not frat class the
market is rather close.
IN New York money is quoted very 'asy and
,oahS On government collaterals are made a
roni : 70 Sper ct. This indicates dulncss in
business as there is light demand for money.
uoid has ruled quiet and steady during N,
week. the premium ranging from III to iiaL
uoVernment bonds are alittle higher-a strong
, universal demand sustaining prices to full rate
4 ravens aekinlay & Co. furnish the followir;
a Ottawa quotations:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20
BANKING.

DlRECT0hs
Milton d. SWIM. Lorenzo Leland,
w. Bushnell, Isaac cage
Il. u. Lyman, J.F. Nash,
John Brundage.
Having organized under the National Banking Law and
succeeded TO the business OF VIM. H. W. CushuAn are
open for the transaction of geners banking
Exchange on Chicago, New York, and all the prin.
cipal cities OF the United States bought and sold
Exchange on England Ireland, Scotland and Con.
tnental Europe drawn In sums tC suit purchasers.
COLLECTIONS made throG ghout the state & prompt
y RENTED for on day Of payment rate
change.
United States, Illinois, and La Sale count
Bonds, Gold, Silver, &C. bought and sold.
Revenue stamps OF all demo m stons,-a full
supply constantly on hand
Our facilities such that we offer Inducements to
customers and shall endesvors to give entire
satisfaction to those entrusng us with their business:
Banking hours from GA. N. to 4P NJ. msrl6'12
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20
Chicago Market,

CHICAGO, June 70 lS7i.
Chicago produce markets were active with
fair business L'kcireights easier with corn SIC
IA for Buffalo. Flour was quiet and dull. Whoa,
moderately active, closing at Sl204@sl2 -
cash, $tlSEr$l20 seller July, and 1925! for
Minnesota. Corn steady and closing at 6O,4c
for No and 6066lc seller July. Oats weak
and lower. closing 41c cash, and 44c seller july
Rye quiet and weak, at S1GSsc. Barley dull at
silOr 81 20 for No. :. Hogs were in less supply,
sales AZ $500 S576. The cattle and sheep mar.
kc;swcrc unchlng at So 2o3 IS ~ for cattle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20
Sprrial Natirrs.
Children often Look Pale and Sick

Children often Look Pale and Sick
IRON no other than having worms In the stomach
BROWNS vERMIFUGE C0MFITS
VIII destroy Worms without injury 10 the child. being
Ctly WHITE and free from AL cooring or other injurious
In gradients usually used in worm preparations.
CURTIS IL BROWN. Projectors.
No. 2lj Fulton Street, New lork.
scldby Druggists ari Chemists and de scrS in Medicines
Al uvn'y avs Cents u Box ulYiI-y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20

Thirty Years Experience of an Old Nurse.
MRS. wINsLow'S SOOTHING sYRUrls the prescrp.
ton OF one best Female Physicians and Nurses In the
United states has used for thirty years with
falling safety and by millions OF mothers and chill
dcn from the feeble infant OF one week old 10 the adult II
corrects scdty OF the stomach relieves wind co regu
ates the bowels and gives rest health and comfort TO
mother and child We believe to be the Best and Surest
Remedy In the World IN Al cases Of DYsESTERY AND
ing or from snv other Full directions for using will
pany each bottle None genuine unless tie fac sme
OF CURTIS PERKINS Is on the outside wrapper Sold
By all Medicine Dealers. juy12-ly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20
Ottawa Wholesale Market.

As p5,.'ef ~ p. = RtALg & CO.. wholesale ani Fetal!
usG-t-, No, 10 la sale street.
OTTAWA, June ~, lo1i.
Cora is q l....e better in price, SIC being the
ruling price. Oats about as quoted. Butter
plenty at ij,, Eggs qu;cI At Toe. No new
change to notc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20
New York Market.

New YORK, June -, 1874.
FIoUr--In better re1uest. Western and State
S5O0@S5.5J
Naturalization. No . Chicago st426sL43;
sl46RSl4S; Minnesota, S,45Q e. 80
Cor3-SldS2c for new western mixed
Ryc--Si 0jd$lO9.
OatS-N;Xcd western 6,dG2C.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20

The Fountain Tobacco-thc best chcwiuS-car
be had at Smith, Rising e Cos.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
The Territories.

The drought this Summer in Col
orado is unusual, even for that rain
less cline.
Thirty miles an hour was made re-
Gently by steamboat going down the
Colorado river. Nt4
The hay crop on the Snohonlish,
Washington Territory, is twenty-five
per cent. better than last year.
s. It is proposed to prospect the bed of
the Upper Missouri for gold, the idea
being that if the Jefferson mines are
good and extensive, the bed of the
Missouri will prove better and more
extensive. f.if3 II iffffh
- The Puget Sound Courier says a
party Of explorers, who recently left
Olympia to search for anthracite coal,
have returned, bringing with them
specimens Of the groupings Of coal
vein, which bears q nearer fesem-
blance to anthracite, both in appear
ance and specific gravity, than any
thing heretofore discovered in the Ter
ritory. And what is still more in its
favor Is that it is nearer the Sound
than the Packwood discovery, and
there is an easy grade for a railroad
from Olympia to the mine, and o
direct and practicable route to Walla
Walla. Fine veins Of lead ore have
been discovered but few miles from
these coal deposits. a
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
Nevada Items.

The members of the Sam Yup and
See Yup companies, ut Nevada City,
are now ut dagger points, and the
Sam Yups being in the minority, are
fearful OF an ''attack all along the
line" and have telegraphed to Sacra-
mento for rreinfOrcements.
The people Of Carson are circulating
q petition asking the Mint Depart
ment to order that the present Chin
ney be raised hundred feet, in order
that the unwholesome smoke be not
blown, as now, into the eyes, ears,
and lungs of tax-paying citizens.
A lump Of Ignite Of considerable
size is on exhibition in Virginia. The
specimen was brought from a mine
beyond Carson river, to the eastward
of the mouth of the Six-mile caiion.
The vein is reported to be about two
feet in width. The coal presents a
fine appearance, and burns we'll. A
shaft is down on the vein to the depth
Of forty feet.
The Carson Tribune. advocates the
formation of a vigilance committee in
that town. It says: SIN this little
country town not night passes but
some hOodlum endeavors to force his
way into private residences. Com
plants of the kind are brought to us,
and we can suggest no remedy beyond
the free use of cold steel and leaden
pills, Let the people get together
and organize themselves into Pro-
tectiwe Society. The ruffians will
soon learn the fact and govern them
selves accordingly. The town ordi-
nances have proven farce, and there
is no other way than to organize a
vigilance committee for the protec-
tion of citizens"
The Virginia Chronicle Of Tuesday
is responsible for the following:
'It has been evident for several days
thnt the atmosphere has been highly
charged with electricity. "Ladies'
silk-dresses have emitted sparks when
handled in the dark, and the fur Of
cats, when stroked, has shown the
presence Of q superabundance Of the
fluid. Yesterday morning, q gentle
man in this city, when dressing his
little boy, plainly felt an electric
shock while rubbing his sons arm,
and the child begged his father to
quit sticking pins into him. These
phenomena, accompanied by thunder
storms and clopd-bursts, indicate
peculiar condition Of the atmosphere. !"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
Oregon Items.

Eggs at Forest Grove sell at sixteen
cents per dozen.
The ladies of Albany will shortly
circulate petition for signatures
asking the Legislature to pass Local
Option law.
A gentleman from Fish Lake says
that bears are very plenty in the Viz
cinity Of the lake; more SO, in fact,
than for years.
Unless made the subject Of Execu-
tive clemency, Thomas Grand will
suffer the extreme penalty Of the law
on the 18th Of August at Salem.
Many Indians are being employed
this season in the harvest-fields
throughout Benton county. A large
body Of these dusky sons and daugh-
ters Of the forest are encamped in the
vicinity Of Monroe.
A Washington county farmer says
that the hay in his county is all in
the barn or stack and has yielded well.
Wheat and oats harvest will begin in
few days and these crops will also be
very heavy.
The Willamette River Barge Conn
pany was incorporated in Astoria on
the 18th Of July. The objects of the
association are declared to be to lighter
and carry grain and other kindred
freights on the Columbia and William
ette rivers and their tributaries from
the head of navigation to Astoria; to
own and build tugs and steamboats, for
the convenience or economy Of trans
porting or carrying freights Of all
kinds.
A runaway couple went to Eugene
City last week to get married. The
clergyman and clerk both wanted
proof that the young lady was of
proper age. Strategy, which has
proved 50 efficient in other cases, was
resorted to. The figures eighteen were
placed upon the bottom Of the shoes
Of the maiden, and one who was in
the secret affirmed that the maiden
was " over eighteen" This brought
the license and the clergyman-they
were made happy.
A burglar visited a house on the
mountain road near Portland recently
in which lady named Mrs. Ham
mond chanced to be alone. He was
raising one Of the back windows to ef-
feet an entrance, when the intrepid
woman confronted him, pistol in
hand, and demanded his business. He
made some evasive reply and was in
the act Of stepping into the house in
the woman's presence, when she fired.
7 The fellow beat a hasty retreat, and,
from the marks of blood upon the
porch and walk, it is supposed he was
wounded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
Slept with Ms Spurs On.

Yes" said the old man, with q
smile, "Iremember one time in par
ticular, while out prospecting with an
cid friend some twenty years ago.
We were travelling on horseback, and
came across tavern one night about
10 o'clock. Being very tired and hum
cry, as soon as we got some supper and
something warm to keep the cold out,
we asked to be shown to our beds. On
looking around we found that the
room had two beds in it, one Of which
was already occupied by two strangers
who were both snoring loudly. The
fact Of there being two beds in the
room did not surprise us, as in back
woods tayerns there were frequently
three beds in room. We undressed,
and just as was going to blow out
the light, my friend, who had got into
bed, espied the foot of one Of the
strangers sticking through the bed
clothes at the foot OF the bed. With a
suppressed chuckle he motioned me to
hold on . moment; he got quietly out
Of bed, and going to where the mai.'s
boots were, he took off huge,
sharp, Mexican spur, and carefully
adjusted it to the bare heel of the un-
conscious stranger. With another
audible chuckle, as he thought Of the
consequences that would follow when
the stranger drew in his foot, he got
back into bed, and blew out the light
and followed him. He soon man
aged to get long straw from the bed.
and reached over and tickled the
strangers foot. He instantly drew
his legs up until his knees almost
touched his chin. In doing this he
drew the spur the whole length of his
bed-fellow's leg, making bad scratch.
The victim uttered yell and sprang
out of bed with muttered exclama-
ton that did not make out, and
then he commenced a wild dance
around the room, with his neither gar
ment under his arm, making frantic
efforts either to dislocate his neck, or
to see how badly he was hurt, all
the while making exclamations
that would have made bag
gageman with q Saratoga trunk on
his shoulder turn green with envy.
The innocent cause Of the trouble had
been awakened at the first yell Of the
victim, and, In stretching his legs out,
scratched himself most Numerically.
He did net yell or say bad words, but
he jumped out Of bed and made for his
friend with the purpose of taking ven-
geance, supposed; but he had not
taken two steps before he jabbed the
spur into his leg again. The landlord
then appeared with q light, followed
by half the boarders in the house, and
inquired what the matter was. An
examination brought to light the
spur, which explained the matter. The
stranger looked sheepishly at the spur,
then at his scratch, and finally exam
ined his boots, and with a sickly smile,
said: We'll, boys, have lived all
my life among people who wear spurs,
but never before saw q man who
could pull off his boots and leave his
spur on his foot. I'll treat in the
morning.'n
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
Canada Bill.

The Omaha Herald gives the fol-
lowing report of a trial recently held
in that city, in which the notorious
train gambler, Canada Bill, was sue
cessful defendant: "a case of consid-
erable Importance was brought before
the Court yesterday. 1t was the case
Of Kingman Fisher VS.. Jones, alias
Canada BILL Fisher came to
Omaha with his family nearly q year
ago, with about $4,000 in his wallet
He very soon met the agreeable gen.
man who, strange to say, was en- route
to the same place himself. Each con-
graduated himself, apparently, upon
the prospect Of a pleasant companion
ship to Kearney Junction. The friend
said he had been looking at a gun,
which he could buy cheap, and asked
Fisher to go with him and see it..
Fisher did so and was taken to a
saloon where were several men, and
among them q seedy looking Texan
drover. This was Bill. He had sold
his drove for $4,000, and had met q
man who played q game with three
cards and he had attempted to play at
it until he had lost large sum, but
that he intended to play at it until he
made good his loss or regained his for
tune. He volunteered to tell those
present how it was done. Some of
them ventured to play with the green
horn and invariably won. Fisher see
ing how easy others were making
their fortunes needed but little urging
to play himself. He did 80. He won,
he lost, and went away $500 loser.
He was decoyed to the Crystal"
where his losses were increased to
$1,000. These facts were embodied in
petition to which he, by his counsel,
demurred. The Judge decided that
the parties were equally guilty, that
Fisher tried to win but didn't, and
Courts were not instituted to help out
this class OF unfortunates, and 80
Fisher was turned away q wiser and
eyidently)not happier man"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02

1t is stated that the Government
officials In Utah are endeAvoring to
obtain all the names OF the men and
women who have gene INTO polygamy
ihs sncs iptsetIsn sing to ns prosscste them
under the Congressional Act Of 1852.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
NOTICE.

HAvING DISPOSED OF MY DRUG BUS
- - mess 70 w; a. Oo9hel oihu.ggls. ,h. OF sew
ity OF thanking my old friends for their lib
eral patronage, and request q continuance Of
the same at the old stand.
h L TERRY.
Los Angeles, July q, MIA jyOl lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02

The Alden Fruit-drying Company
have nearly completed their building,
which is situated near the Los Gatos,
San Jose. The frame 10 erected and ia
three stories high.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DIR. :. w. OLIVER,

H0MQOPATHIsTsa Office and residence.
III brick building, east side of Spring s..
between Court and First streets. Los Angeles.
Z -eI1uk = c9 je IB-iy--M stlt It mo
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-08-02

VTNHE BEST OF MEAT OF EVE dpaey
l. ~ variety, Fresh and Sailed con- LS1P
stAntly on hand and delivered on or -
der to any part efths City. my2l-sm~s
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-24
Destroying Cut-NVornns.

William Risley, the veteran farmer
and scotsman of Chautauqua County,
writes to the Country Gentleman: 81
will state from forty years experience
that blowing the ground late in the fall,
or winter Off there is hard freezing after
plowing), will certainly destroy them.
/ have four acres where onions have
been raised for sixty years, with the
exception of two and one of those years
the four acres were sown and weeded
out the second time all standing well.
The cut-worms commenced their work,
and Notwithstanding bushels of them
were killed, they cut off about every
onion, and the 4th of July the land was
plowed up.
This led to experiments, and the land
was plowed three or four times that fall
and winter; but once blowing has
proved sufficient, as for thirty years
since following that practice there have
not been any cut-worms on the land.
think the onion maggot can be disposed
of the same way, as have seen but few
onions destroyed by them. These
depredators make the arrangements for
their succession in such a manner that
any cold or storm of winter will not af-
feet them but by stirring them up and
materially changing their position, the
skill of insect is lost, and they are de-
stroyed