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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

Illinois is to hold fish convention at
Elgin on Tuesday of next week. May 5. The
call is signed by thirteen prominent eiti-
zens who state their objects in the following
language: ..Is
To collect and diffuse information calculated
TO contribute TO its practical success, 10 encour-
age individual interests OF fish culturists to en-
tighten the public mind re garding the vast
benefits that may accrue 10 the masses, and as a
means leading the way to the restocking of our
rivers, streams and inland waters which have
long since been depleted and rendered almost
unent, and also with a view eventually, to the
more general protection OF finny tribes against
murderous and untimely capture. II .lL-
No doubt this meeting will be ofgreater ac-
tual utility to the interests of the stats than
half dozen political conventions. But the
point of chief importance to be treated here
is the concern of Indiana in similar action.
The Illinois call speaks of the extended ia
cilities of that state Ter the production of a
cheap and wholesome food at a time when
the cost of living presses heavily on the
people. A very strong argument for fish
culture is the healthfulness of the food. 1t
is a safe diet. Saying nothing about the al
legged virtues of fish food as a brain
builder, it is not apt to be diseased. Tri-
chime spiralis are not to be feared
nor any of the defects which are said to in
fest almost all domesticated animals for food.
The process of fattening is an impairment
of health in all animals. As is we'll ue der
stood, the flesh of wild game is always more
wholesome as it is more palatable. Fish are
a wild game, and their subsistence in the
water costs nothing. The north part of this
state abounds in lakes aud ponds adapted
to the best varieties of food fish. Last week
the Warsaw Indianian stated that in Kos
ciusko county alone there are thirty-seven
lakes of this kind that ought by all means to
be stocked with fish. Other counties are of
like character. 1t is only question of time
for this matter to be considered of the first
Importance. But why should Indiana be
the last to move? Michigan has a commits
sioner who has surveyed and described 100
lakes and distributed half million of fry
already. The example of these and other
states lisa lesson for Indiana not to be disre-
garded.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

What the leading senators are solicitous
about, if the organic correspondents are to
be trusted which as a general thing they
are motifs the Integrity of "the party
The currency vetoed or approved must no
be permitted to interfere with that beneficent
organization. What matter how many
questions OF public Importance are involved
in doubt so long as the "great
party" is held together to abb
sorb the swsg and rob the treasu-
ries Mr.. Logan, who doesn't look
so far ahead as the more astute personages
of his party, is free to blurt out his in
diguation, and prophesy freely that Grant
will be repudiated at the fall elections,
which is not unlikely, since every election
of the last year has been OF that color.
1t is the syrup-tongGed Blaine, however,
who is working most manfully to hold
the gang together, and keep before
them that magnet of cohesion, the
public plumber of the next pres
idential campaign. That's spell
that compels instant Difference. Even the
wrathful Logan coos as turtle dove, under
that suggestion. In the lulls of the peace
making, however, we hear OF plans for re-
vival of the income tax, that Grants fifty
thousand swag may be cut down tribe to
punish him tor his obstinacy.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28
KNIGHTS OLE PYTHIAs.
CLOSING SESSION OF THE SUPREME LODGE
ADOPTION OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION.

CLOSING SESSION OF THE SUPREME LODGE
ADOPTION OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION.
PITTsBURe, April 25-The supreme lodge
of the world of Knights of Pythias is still
in session, but expect to cease its Ia
bors tonight. To day several appeals
were heard. amongst others those OF Rath-
bone Lodge, No. L, of New York, which wss
referred back to the grand lodge of that
state. Final action was taken on the new
constitution which was adopted and COM
plimentary resolutions were passed
to Supreme Representative Kenne-
DIV of Ontario, Canada, for his SER
vices in connection Herewith, and
authorizing him to make q complete and
perfected copy to be printed and issued at
once. The thanks of the body were also ten
dered to Representatives ID. C.Lewis, of Balti-
more and Stewart, of Washington .fortheir SER
vices in connection with the case of @. M.
Barton. The next annual session will be
held in Baltimore.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

extent, and the evidence n strong that the
state is to be swindled out Of millions of
dollars before the completion of the work.
IL may be remem bered OF men tba. Indiana
has company of patriots wrestling yViththe
purpose OF new state house, but whal that
mysterious company are doing surpasses the
penetration of the press 1t is probable that
IN Time they will come forth with plan
combining the dignified simplicity Of a corn
CID and The classic art of Hottentot kraaI
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

A few papers of this state have lately
spoken very sharply against the law
providing for county superintendency of
schools. In a few counties the people have
not been fortunate in the selection for that
office, and consequently the results have not
been satisfactory. 1t would have been little
short of miraculous, if in choosing over
ninety educational men for so important
and difficult duties, there had beer no fail
ures at all. Even if sufficient number of
competent persons could have been
found for these positions, the meager pay
allowed in some instances would not have
commanded their services. Again, 1T is not al
ways the case that the trustees of the town.
ships who chose the superintendent, tried
even to select the best men. In a few cases
political preferences stood before the qdes-
selecting board might not be good judges
of the material needed, and in still other sit
uations the trustees might belong to that
class who are afflicted with prejudice against
scholarly men and would reject the very
parties who are truly fitted for the work re-
quired. Take the editors of these country
papers who howl about the school law, and
more than likely they are chronically and
constitutionally averse to any and all such
scholars as are qualified for the county SUI
perintendency. 1t is known that in some
instances the Office, or rather officer, has not
proved a success. But the aggregate result
of the last year's-work in the public
schools OF Indiana, has abundantly
vindicated both the law land its
administration by the present off,
GERS. There is, probably, little need OF
stepping in to their defense, for the prevail
ing sentiment of the state is sufficient. Yet
the grumblers should be advised that theil
views are not general, and that their de-
mands for backward movement in educa-
ton will meet very feeble response. The
demand for better superintendent, where
they have not proved efficient, may be urged
with the utmost propriety. But condsmna.
ton of the law and system will not he sus-
tanned by the facts, as they come to the
knowledge of the Sentinel.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

Successive victories over the parties in IL
linois have Inspired the farmers with a cour-
age which incites them to speak out when
ever they choose. The taunt OF craftsmanship,
has no effect on them when they see their
interests suffering at the hands of parties,
ard they calmly band together and work
out their own destinies. In 1856 Franklin
county signified its loyalty to the democratic
party by giving just one vote for the path
finder-Fremont. To differ with the
current tide of politics then was
20 .osirasl1e the adventurous .Li.A~x hom
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

On June 18th, Oregon holds her state cleo
ton. There are governor and congressman
to be selected, as well as legislature. There
are four tickets in the field. The straight
democratic, straight republican independent
(farmers), and the temperance. The straight
party organizations have both lost very
largely in numbers. The California indie
pendent triumph broke them up almost
completely, and the coming election is ex-
pected to be a continuation of the recent re-
form work. The farmers gave the impetus
to the movement, just as they have done in
Indiana. A convention was called and its
objects placed before the people. A great
rally was the result. A mass convention
selected candidates, and all the Oregon
presses save the paid party organs, as is the
case In this state, Joined in the move
ment, and the prospects are brilliant
for q sweeping triumph in June.
The uprising of the people in all the states
should be an encouragement to our home in
dependents, who are battling the dishonest
elements of parties for foot hold for reform.
There are none who oppose united independ-
emit action, save those who are benefited by
the continuance of corrupt partisan party
machinery. Men who hope for lettering OF
the rascalities of the present, see that such
improvement can come only through the eff
forts of honest mon outside of parties.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28
1t is the Fort Wayne Sentinel which SAYS
lugubriously:

There are some enterprising journals in this
state whose daily prayer is for something - ex-
pose. Give them chance and they will make
short work with an unlucky city council or ANY,
thlpg else up TO the Washington administrator.
A short time since, the Sentinel contained an
expose of the fees charged by Marshal Ben.
Spooner in the case of the Hale brothers. bank
rupts, 1t was shown by and figures
over charged. Although this expose was made
nearly two weeks ago. with the exception of a
Few OF the county papers, the whole matter has
been ignored. Why has that valiant champion
OF public probity, the Indianapolis Sentinel mot
opened out its puissant batteries? Its silence is
terribly ominous.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

Messrs. Jarrett & Palmer will open their
first season at Booths Theater about the
10th of August,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-04-28

Illinois is to hold a fish convention at
Elgin on Tuesday of next week. May 5. The
call is signed by thirteen prominent eiti-
zens who state their objects in the following
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
LOCAL BKEVlTlES.

Among tho delegates to the Cheap Trans
portation Convention to be held in Richmond
on the lst of December, the Chairman Of the
Executive Committee Of the State Grange OF
Virginia has appointed A. ]. Wedderburne, of
Alexandria, A Borst, OF King George +. W.
Cox OF Westmoreland, 4. q. Caufman of Lou
douu, NJ. Mccormick of Clarke, A. NJ. Moore
Of Frederick, and l. Winston, of Culpeper.
10 the U. S. District Court in Richmond, on
Saturday, 10 the matter OF A. j. Stofer, the
lien creditors were ordered to show cause, on
the 2Sth instant why the real and personal es.
tate Of the bankrupt should not be sold; and
the assignee was order to report to the court the
number and amount Of liens binding upon said
property.
The Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio, Rich
moud aud Daoville, FrederlckSb urg aud Potomac
Richmond and Petersburg. and Virginia Mid
land railroads have agreed to pass at halt rates
delegates to the Farmers Council, which meets
at Petersburg tomorrow.
The smothered flames of the late fire at the
corner of King and Lee streets broke out again
last night but were ex5inguished, without an
| alarm, by water from a plug drawn through
two sections of hose FROM the real OF the Hy-
draulion Fire Company.
Mr.. Harrison Javius whose house, few
| miles from the city, was destroyed by hre a
short time SINCE has by the assistance oftrlends
been enabled to commence the erection OF new
one.
Messrs. Rixey, of Warrenon have made a
satisfactory settlement with the Insurance com
| pauies, and received $4,000 in cash and the
debris Of the burnt Warren Green Hotel.
The next meeting OF the Grand Lodge of the
| Good TempIars of the State will be held at
Middletown, Frederick county, on the third
Wednesday in November 1875.
The ship yard was visited by large numbers
Of people yesterday. The pew ways there will,
it is now said, be completed aud ready for work
by the end of this month
| The mud along the lines of the lately i'm
proved streets is anything but agreeable to
| those who have to traverse those thoroughtares
| or their adjoining intersections.
The ladies interested 10 the success Of the
| Alexandria Library met at the Library rooms
this afternoon and made arrangeme for hold
ing tair for the benefit Of the Library.
The attention of the proper authorities is
called to the bad condition of the sidewalk on
the north side Of Queen street, between Royal
and Fairfax.
Professor Worcester will give one of his ell
| Illustrated lectures on travel at the Peabody
| Building to oignt.
| Those afflicted with rhumatism and govt
would do well to read the advertisement oil Nler.
chant a. Go. elsewhere 10 to-day's Gazette.
Wheat in this section, as general thing is
not looking we'll, 1t will doubtless be greatly
improved by the recent rains.
The Town Hall in Walrenton is being pushed
to speedy completion.
OYSTERS continue abundant, and sell at the
dock at from forty to fifty cents bushe
The late rains have stopped work on the
street Improvements.
Thanksgiving services will be held 10 the
| Union Presbyterian Church next Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
LOCAL NEWS.

GIFT ENTERTAINMENT AT THE INSTITUTE. =
On last Saturday night man styling himself
as Prof. VIM. Hare, wizard aud ventriloquist,
was advertised to give an exhibition OF his var
ious capabilities at the Maryland Institute.
Among the inducements offered for persons to
attend the exhibition was, that each one would
be given valuable present, among which was
pamed, sets of furniture, silver ware, fifty dol.
lars 10 greenbacks, etc. Before the doors of
the hall were opened large crowd had assem-
bled 10 front OF the ticket Office, eager to secure
one of the valuable presents that were adver-
tised to be given away, and at the time Of COM
mencing his performance, the Professor faced
very large audience. After the magical part
OF the entertainment had been disposed OF, the
distribution of the costly presents took place,
and the cxpectant audience we're considerably
surprised and angry at receiving such articles
as one hair pin, key ring ETC., lostead OF the
sets of furniture and silver ware that they had
stood 10 hopes of receiving. Before the distri
button took place the Professor went behind
the scenes and was not seen afterwards, other
wise the crowd might have done him bodily in
Jury, as the mutterings that were heard were
far from being favorable to him. He was ad-
vertised to appear to night aud tomorrow, but
as the hall is otherwise engaged on both occa-
sions, it is supposed that this was merely done
to inspire confidence
THE above is from the Baltimore American
of this morning aud may be OF interest TO some
people 10 this city, as the same man Is adver-
tised to appear here tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
ApDrehended Disturbance.

PARIS, Nov. 27.-The Trbuua newspaper
of this city, contained an article 10 its issue this
morning grossly insulting to the officers of the
Portuguese Corvette Sagres, which came here
for the purpose of protecting the interests OF
Portuguese subjects.
The Tribune subsequently issued a supple,
ment melting revolt by the populace who were
already greatly excited in consequence OF the
arrival of the Sagres.
The President OF the province has asked the
government for means to suppress rlotous de-
moDstratioDs. There are great fears of gen.
eral rising against all foreigners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23

LEGAL 'WAR-Ou Friday last Mr.. Enoch
Cook on entering the yard in the rear of bis
premises, Oh Pitt street, found that the tub in
which he was accustomed to water his horses
was displaced and lying in the street, and his
wagon removed from the shed where 1t had
been formerly kept and Andrew Shuler' ia
stalled 10 its place. Mr.. Cook undertook to
put things 10 statu quo, but was lnterterred
with by MIR. Shnler, who claimed that he had
rented the premises from Mr.. Nathaniel Boush
under written lease. Mr. Cook also claimed
to have rented the property, aud proceeded
forcibly to eject Mr.. Shuer theretrom, giving
him sundry chokes and pushes, and other
wrongs to him then and there did. Upon COM
plant Of Cook, Justice Padgett required Shuler
to keep the peace for six moths, from which
action Shuler appealed. Shuler theu had Is
sued warrant against Cook for assault and
battery, retur nable before Justice .. 9. Whit
tesey, who heard the case Friday evening,
but was unable to make decision, as there
Was doubt as to who was legally entitled to the
property. and adjourned the case over until
Saturday 10 order to obtain the evidence OF
Mr. Boush upon the disputed point. At the
request of Shuler, Cook was bound over to keep
the peace for twelve mouths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
The Markets.

New YORK, Nov. 23.-Stocks dull. Money
8. Gold liz. Flour quiet and steady. Wheat
shade frmer. Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 23.-Virgnias, consoli-
dated, 56s; do ex-coupon 533 Cotton firm with
an advancing tendency; low middings l4tal4 Al
Flour dull Wheat in good demand prices I'M
changed Corn in good demand but dull 5;
white southern 70aS0; yellow Southern 75a79 !
mixed Western, new dull at 76; old nominal at
90 Oats dull Southern 62s65; Western mixed
60A6l; do white g. Rye quiet at 99al00 Hay
unchanged Provisions quiet and scarce. Cot
fec quiet; fair to primo cargoes l73.l92. Sugar
strong at 10!alOs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
LOST IND FOE.S.D.
AND GOUT.

Rheumatism and Gcut IRE the most terrible
diseases that any one could suffer with. Eight
out of every ten persons suffer more or less from
either one or the other Of the above.
THE PRoPRIEToRs OF
MERCHANTS GOVT AND RHEUMATIC
REMEDY
are we'll aware O. the above fact, and for several
years past have labored to produce specific TOR
the above diseases. In offering their invaluable
preparation to the public, they would say, that
to any one who, after giving their Remedy q
fair trial. it fails to relieve, they will cheerfully
refund the money.
From one who has suffered and been cured
Treasury Department.
Washington, ID. G., Nov. II, 1874.
Messrs j. 4 Merchant & Co.:
Gentlemen: am glad to be able, to GER
tify to the excellence of merchants G'ut
and Rheumatic Remedy" In September last
had severe attack of infammatory rheumatism
which lasted Is hours, during which time l
could neither eat nor SLEEP, on account of the
severity of the pain. In fifteen minutes alter
taking the first dose WAS greatly relieved, and
after taking one (smsll) bottle had entirely re-
covered Have had no return of symptoms
since. If your Remedy is taken according to
directions, believe the worst cases can be cured.
Wishing you great success, am, respectfully,
S. T. FOSTER.
Prepared only By j. R. MERCHANT s. Co,
Druggists, corner Fourteenth and sts, Wash
ington, D. c. Price SOC per bottle. For sale by
SAMUEL II. LUNT,
nov 2l-1w Cor. King and Washington SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETIE.]
From New York.

New YORK, Nov. pa man giving the
name of Michael 9. Norton was arrested yes
terday in Jersey City 10 his laboratory, which
was supplied with dies, American silver COLD,
furnace and crucibe for melting metals.
There we're two highway robberies Saturday
night 10 principal streets. Brainerd |: Morris
was Knocked down at the corner Of Fifth ave.
que and 47th street and robbed of money and
check for IS, 200 Another gentleman was
similarly treated CD llth avenue and robbed OF
a watch and chain. There was one arrest but
no Identification.
The decision on the motion to admit Coroner
Croker to bail was to-day postponed till Tues
6av week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
Railroad Collision.

ELIZABETH, N. j., Nov. 23.-The $50
o'clock a. NJ train from New York for Wash
ing:on ran into a coal train OF the Central Rail.
road, at the Broad street crossing, 10 Elizabeth,
aud cut through the train, demolshlng three
cars, wrecked the mail car and colllded with
the locomotive oil Philadelphia express train.
No person was injured. All the trains are de-
laVed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
Storm.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. pa heavy
storm has prevailed South ADD West OF here
for the past twenty-tour hours. 1t Is reported
that Tuscumbia, Ala, has been partially, de-
stroyed by storm, and that ten lives were lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
A London Fog.

LONDON Nov. 23-4 p. m.-Fhis section of
the ccuntry is again enveoped 10 dense tog.
Travel on land aud water is very dangerous.
"A lumber of additional accidents on the rail-
ways and elsewhere are reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
Republican Successes In France.

PARIS, Nov. 23-The Republicans we're
speuddly organized for the municipal cleo,
tons yesterday, aud were generally successful
throughout the country. The Conservatives
we're discouraged aud held aloof from the polls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, | | a. N.
For the Middle States, threatening weather
with cootuued rain, easterly or southerIy winds,
falling barometer followed BY rising barometer
cooler and clearing weather 10 the southern
portion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23

LAND SALE-Greea Il Wise, land agents,
sold, on Saturday last. part of the Scotland
farm, three miles north of RappahanDock sta
ton, in Fauquier county, belonging to Mrs;
Elizabeth Payne, containing one hundred and
twenty-eight acres, without any improvements,
to Mr. S. H. Mcclure, of Pa, for SIS per
acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup should be kept IN
every family. A slight cough, if unchecked, IS
often the forerunner of Consumption, and
timely dose of this wonderful medicine has res
cued many from an early grave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The
weather, yesterday, was inclement, and only
small congregations were present at the several
churches With the exception OF the NJ. h,
Church South, 10 which Rev. Mr. McEIhauey
preached in the morning aud Rev. Dr. Little at
night, the pulpits were occupied by the resi-
dent clergy. At St. Pauls, Rev. DR.. Norton,
in 40 able discourse, gave it as his opinion that
the thorn in the flesh spoken of by st. Paul,
was some bodily inirmity. At the Baptist
Church the rite Of immersion was performed
at night upon FIVE persons. The following is a
report of the work doue during the day by the
Young Mems Christian Association: The
Mission Sabbath School, GU Queen street, had
more satisfactory session than for some time
past, a larger corps Of teachers being present.
There was the usual number of scholars present.
The Aims House meeting was we'll attended
by both committee and congregation, aud the
usual stirring exercises were held. The Jail
committee was as full in plumber as usual and
they report satisfactory work The four o'clock
prayer meeting, in the First Presbyterian
Church, was SHINY attended owing TO the rain.
The usual pleasant and refreshing exercises
were held however" This meeting will be
held next Sunday Ia the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.