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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26
COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
TIE ECLIPSE. Doubtless there never was a
iucr specimen of az eclipse Of 'our ,atelite' than
that Of Saturday night The observation was
total, lasting much longer time than that
stated in the papers Primitive in our habits,
yet anxious to witness the phenomenon VIC re-
tired early, first setting our alarm clock so as to
awaken Us at half past twelve; and ii did. Our
sIumbcrs arc usually quiet That alarm isu't
used much, and the spring has ali its prlstlue
vigor. PuncualIy at the time it went ott, aud
took with II the clock. pedestal, and al, whlrl-
ing them over the floor and making noise
enough to awaken everybody all over the mouse.
We rose iurrirdiy and somewhat confuScdiy,
not knowing but that there had been a collision
between the earth and moon; rushed to the
window, aud us we threw up the sash the shrIll
notes of the penny whistles Of the police struck
on our ears, confirming US in the opinion that
some dire calamity had happened: aud just
then the bells began to ring, and an alarm Ut
fire was sounded. We were now sure that the
elements were di>arrangcd; the moon was no.
where to be seen and then came men rushing
by 10 gun boots and hemetS-ot course they
had on other garments. Then the windows of
neighboriug houses were hastily opened, and
figures dcc0ictc and otherwise appeared. We
appealed wv hat QUIZ To which passing
figure uudcr our window replied, go H.
But we did ut. Where's the noon, We cnquir.
ed OF the next helmetcl phantom that appeared,
played out" was the brusk reply. Is there
fire? paintively asked feminine voice from
neightoring window, "Couc down and see
was the reply But all this time there was no
uoun, or 40 smoke to be seen, and We began
to thiuk that that alarm was false, when in re-
sponsc to a query by another ucighbor we
heard, "Sumac mill on frc-eclipse postponed
on account Of weather" We drew in our head,
picked up the fragments of our alarm clock,
and turned in" agalu, when 1t grew dark aud
we were 10 the Land of Nod. Z. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26
ssE 1;

At Burlington. VT, Oct. II, 1874, ROBERT
FL. NASH, formerly Of AlcXanrrla, Va, aged
43 years.
In Warrcnton, on the pa instant after a pro-
tractod Sickness, Miss ELIZABETH BRAGG,
in the 9th year of her age She was Il consistent
Church, and died in the full hope Of n bIi.slui
immortality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

The Synod of Northern Illinois sustaius the
charges Of hcresy against Prot. Swing, but for.
bears to pronounce any sentence in view Of his
Withdrawal from the denomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

The best Of Business Suits
AT DEALHAM 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

A Paris dispatch to the London Standard Of
Saturday afternoon says that the Legitimists
are strongly urging the Count dc Chamhord to
return to France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

40 SACKS Rio, LaGauyra and Govt. Java
~ CUFFEESin store and FOR sale at lowest
current rates By
oct II j. 4. VI LIB u KIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

DURE CIDER VINEGAR, whole and
/ ground Spices, Gre=n Ginger Flavoring
Extracts and Syrups, for sale by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
sep IA Ito and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

DRIME NO. | MACkEREL, in bbls and
L kits also Mess Shad and Labrador Her
ring, received this day and for sale low by
GEO. McBURNEY s. son,
octS l66 and 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

WE HAVE Jus. prepared y large supply of
w BALSAMIC PICTORIAL, which we
can confidently recommend in all cases OF
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness sc.
nr. ~ HENRY COOK & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

y1AMILY and BUILDERS HARDWARE
Z of every description wholesale and retail ny
j. I. CREIGHTON Il son,
sen 2j No. So King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

GREEN GINGER, White and Black Mus
VI tard Seed, Celery Seed, and Whole and
Ground Spices, strictly pure, Just received ~ d
for sale by GEO. McBURNEY j. son,
Aup6 lG6 and 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

DLACk VELVETEEN.
ID A fine article just r ceved by
W n BERKLEY,
oct % "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26

MRS. WILKINS COM MODlOUS AND
N CONVENIENT BOARDING HOUSE,
No. III Queen street, is now open for the recep'
lion Of pcrmanrn., transient and table boa ders.
VACANT ROOMS: en- suite and single On sec
ond floor. References: Messry. j. w. Burke,
II. B. Hoomes Geo. H. Robinson Robert ).
a. hby, Chs W. Green and w. L. Psdgett
oct l2-2wM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-26
IrALL TRADE OF is7s.
no COUNTRY MERCHANTS & OTHERS.

i
STAPLE DRY GOODS AT BALTIMORE
PRICES.
Great inducements to cash buyers, or prompt
parties on short time.
October %, lo74-We now offer great many
goods specially suited to the wants Of country
merchants, aad at such prices rs to defy compe-
ti,ion. b. f. BRASHEAK,
az, Ia 100 King ST Alexandria, Va.
, 1874-07-05
BUSINESS CHANCES.

BUSINESS CHANCES.
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ssse ;sl 1stf'i k9r6 hae'' &na 0
WITH V11nNTE'UnGi, m NJ, y aii,i,bo ANp
e. s;sa:ss ii 5t w., II ss: s sa Al 1''s''a A0D1
FISE RysINFss 95iANoF-1NE oF TIlE n1IsT sd;s11
& $::
IionT MAEgFA9TuNIN.aa q ,,5 nUs{NHskS M asS IF fqs
s 2adRs. dRs
( CASH BUSINESS. E1siLY MANA0ED. F0H
it, Kss Is xseena p'' '"'"
:ss so0a aaSss.s e. e. saa. s xe0u
:'sf 'i5
1 R1RR 0ii1NOR F0R COMPETENT PERSON.
s. e. u 4 ;ti Cd j.
aa.s s9r q !T Toos e. Foh
Uo1L 1ND WOOD YXKP p6n ia 54E 5;s, AT la. IAK:
s:Ess. *sSS aa;e
GoAL YARD, LkAsE. AMP FIxTlJREs E0h I,II &, sAL'E;
, 1874-07-05
BUILDING MATERIAL.

T7on sAtE-TIK IRON ROOF OF THE ooUnT.
Hallho the J4tI, oanpals Or In parts, rpgureIj
ren a5aoI; soiYnn. ri ssFr9YE..a Eqa calling;
aud n quantities lu parties building Apply 10 TliO6.
MAUklNt 879 lndt4pAsk.
, 1874-07-05

X, JULY S, 1874.
TO RENT--ROoMs.
II I'D Ss
s;5 Tsss FsT2 ES9ss "a
11o 10 EENF-To ONE on TWO aENTTEMEE 5R
i, ssTMss9 If ssa "a i.s S
Ssss9Ss!?' e sa
..sssS shsTxFHY ost 7 III REsAs sssS: FRONT hooas
no HKNT-NEnY PLEASANT SUITE or 1NFUR-
ss
I;s,! Z z ss!s =! n
RIO RENT-1 YEEY PLEASANT FNoNT ROOM:
%Ias'ss dsss Essa s'sis aud dsd'oa'a NORTH
s9sissd ]; EH9Hs AsRe
o MENFA WIDOW LAZY z YK.ss. IA NioEidx idsS,l, H +
o ~ 5s2a q y WIToUF IsSE boAhD
asaS q. I s ss Is
no nENT.Ss3 WEsT EIs1;El o;E;sT-FuRNlsuEp
III ssssd sf ,s; " sss'a
IA g ~s.Sassaass'' Anu 1aass'' ii. 7t'Saa'
mo HRNT-AN ELEOANT ROON. LAKE view.
all modern itnnrovon,onts. Vent!en,sn snd Tits e.
RIO nENr-H1NDs0MELY FUNN1sHEb R0oMsi
"zs iss .r "a n sst os RoS no '' ana
ff7U NENT-F0UK ROOMS on SECOND FLOOR
, 1874-07-05

SnhHThAd. --- ~
ITO RENr-IH EvANsToN-TIIt. NEXT MAX, A
&35 rSr month"; xcM Is but llttlu haifo ths
dnay price, and st larger deduction VIII ho made for
foe monthly payments. y yeArs t,ne with n9s9!ag
Room II Wilmington blook, corner oi Waahiusson.st.
aud Eifth,As.
RIO RKNT-WINNRTKA-l6 MILES FROM CITY,
on Milwauhss Railroad, house 10 rooms, acrss Of
9ardeu shads trees 10. aat sheap. Call II 70 Dear
hnrI A.. RunM q. - -
, 1874-07-05
wANTED--TO RENT.

WANTED-To nENr-WiT!1 on WITHOUT Fur
W nituTe, neat cottage Of Ito rooms; must bo In
good usEhhorood. Address, stating ESnt anu location.
J. iII1n
, 1874-07-05

DyOnnEs:liEnAtIY OBTAINED, NOT FRAUD
~ utuntly FecA AftOr dgoroa. Ton yGast rtAoce In
the courts ol Ohiqako. Address rost.0os Hos la37s
, 1874-07-05

rTo. RANT-A BASEMENT. 4i1l38 IT.. AND TWO
Lofts o .ane dlmsnysISa, especially adantod to man;
tenants. FRANK DDpGl,AB MACHINERY COM
PANY, 30, a5l 253 and 1h5 south Canal.st.
no REYT-VRRY Low, 4 Observation-Disclosures
I'd s1ara IN irbriata otihs, 4A7o suitable MArs
room for heavy zuode. Apply ou pEam4us to n. N. Kill
LONH, II Jacksan.at., near slate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
0oRooRAH SQUARE NARKEE.
MEETING OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF
TEN-THE IVORY tn an AupAh

MEEIlN9 OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF
FEN-THE WORK TO GO AHEAD.
Inc sno-eomnittee OF ten met in the parlors of
MT william Mcclure, corner OF Seventh and P
strests, last night Mr.. Charles Lemon in the
ehair, and Mr.. ]. II. Parker, secretary.
After being carefully canvassed among the
form Of transcription:
WAsHINeroS D. O., August :, 1874
Understanding that the citizens and people who
are interested in the erection Of the market buld
lngs on what 10 known ~ the Corcoram Market
square, and matchmaking that they, the people,
are Determined TO claim and insist upon their
right 70 have the contract heretofore made fer the
erection Of said buIldings faithfully carried out
IN ~. me oeeent9i tne sPprePration5 made
are hereunto subscribed hereby agree and promise
for and In consideration OF their interest In said
for the erection Of said buildings, the sums set
down opposite to their names respectfully at such
times and IN such tnstallments ns may be required
oy SAID contractor to enable him TO progress with
the work; and Il is hereby further stipulated and
agreed that the underslgnsd, who shall advance
me Inc money as herein provided, shall have prior
missiOners are entitled to have Issued to them m
tulnlment Of said contract for the construction Of
and exist until the undersigned shall be fully re-
imbursed the sum or sums OF money advanced by
him as herein provided, each to hold said lien In
proportion 10 the amount OF money advanced.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto sub
scrioed eur names and the amount for which We
agree % Be respectfully responsible.
Ar. ,. Gleason stated that the committee could
draw on him for go 900, and said that the people
IN the northwestern section Of the city were de-
ternined that this market should be built.
On motion Of Mt Frank Thyson, Messrs. Jos
Meyriek. J. Henry Bascher, William Mcclure
Samuel Fowler and John Kaiser were added 10
committee to solicit subscriptions
The committee adjourned to meet at the same
place on Saturday At ! o'clock.
The printed form for subscriptions will beready
Tor delivery TO members Of the committee to-day
at ! o'clock, at Mr.. MeGHre's, corner Of Seventh
and streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14

4 COFFEE THLEE

WHERE STOLEN GOODS ARE SOLD. :
While Ofieer Peaster was patrollIng hisbeat
last night about 1880 o'clock he eSpIsd coIored
man enter the establishment Of o woman styled
l.Dutch Menie, (" located on Q, between Twelfth
and TbITteenth streets northwest, carrying a
welI-hiled bag on bIs shoulder. In police circles
the place Of tbe Ioissa bears anoSt unsnYiable
reputation and IS said to be hsShor for the dis
posal Of stolen goods, particularly those IN tbs
grocery line. She pufcha56s the Articles rom the
thieves for almost nothing and then teSellS them
for their full market value, thereby realizing
handsome profit. BY the subsequent AcknoWl-
edRment OF this man he has been frequentef
Of her shop, and sold her the goods which be
stole. The ofieer followed him in, and he was in
the act OF selling quantity Of roasted coffee
when the policeman entered and arrested him.
On arriving ct the station-house he gave his name
as VIM. Lewis, and said he was in the employ Of
Mr.. John bowling, Of the American tea store,
corner OF Seventh and streets northwest. There
was found TO be about tTenty-f pounds Of coffee
in tho bag, Of prime article, which he aid not
hsElnK sISltsR & 6FOR a!s sTPSyer 9ssSI
Ing and taking their plumber to Dutch Menie's, u
where they receive whatever sum she chooses 10
pay, lie Will be taken before Judge Dawson this
morning
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
PLNEY BRANCH COURSE.
BY THE TROTTINC
" 80 AGEnnTATTnN

IMPROVEMENTS BY THE TROTTING
ASSOCIATION.
The gentlemen Of the washington Driving
Association, finding that they cannot complete
the new track in time for the fall meeting, which
begins October !, have made arfingsnehts to IN.
the present track in complete order. The grade
will be altered in one or two places, the track
widened to a uniform width Of forty feet, a new
grand stand and a new judges stand erected.
The Judges stand will occupy fits present posi-
ton, will be substantial structure two stories
high, the under room being placed at the disnc-1T
OF the reporters. Certain otSS,zT- imbT6veT5 snFS
viii " made as the necessity for them becomes
TIE faU meeting will consist of six races, one
each on the following days: October I, 9, Il, lo
q and q, as follows: For three-mlnute horses
$500 purses $50 $500; IA $500; 23s $3.50; 283 ST5p
fIree 70 all, 81 900. These races are open to Any
horses Of the several classes owned In the coun.
try and as q number Of entries from abroad have
already been sent in It Is fair to presume the fal
meeting will be a success.
The association has concluded the arrange
ments Tor securing the Crystal Springs property
and eaily next spring will begin the cOnstrue-
ton OF new nile track, which, when completed,
Will compare favOrably In all its arrangements
with any track 10 the country. The survey has
already been made, and the track, which will be
egg shaped, staked OF. It is so laid out that the
Crystal Springs hotel can, with a balcony In
prOyement, be used for the ladies' stand. The
positions for the other stands, stables and track
accessories are also located.
II q ts fall meeting proves successful the new
trace Will certainly be built aud racing will be-
come one o. the institutions Of the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
A NARROW ESCAPE.
A. X. BROWNE AND HIS FAMILY ADRlFT
A SnnRnr

A. x. BROWNE AND HIS FAMILY ADRlFT
IN A STORM.
Mr.. A. K. Browne, with his four children, the
eldest a daughter about fftesn years Of age,
barely escaped a watery grave on last Wednes-
day evening. He had taken his family out in a
small boat from street wharf southeast for a
row on the river and to enjoy the pleasure Of FISH
ing. He first rowed to q stone pier built up dur
ing the war for the purpose Of experimenting with
heavy ordnance and taking position, all proceeded
to enjoy themselves at sngling. So intent were
they on the sport that they didnot observe the
storm coming up untilit burst upon them. The
and the FIRST thought was TO return TO the wharf
but the waves were running pretty high, and Mr..
B. thought the safest plan would be 70 make fast
70 the wall and all hands climb up and find shell
ter as best they could. They started to do this
but were confronted by the sentinel, who refused
TO allow them that privilege. They next at
tempted 70 return 70 the point frem whence they
embarked, and AFTER pulling against wind and
tide found they we're floating OF down stream
The wind BY this time blew perfect hurricane
the rain falling in torrents, and the boat becom-
ing uumanag cable, all they could do was 70 keep
her from capsIElng. The children were terrified,
and called out for help. and their condition Gp-
pears 20 have finally attracted persons on the
north side Of ths branch. A boat WAS launched
oy young man named George Williams and
some companions, ali sturdy fellows, and they put
out towards them during the worst OF the storm
When overtsksn they had hoated ashore near
Giesooro Point, drenched with rain and without
Any shelter. They were not long In returning to
the wharf, and made their way homo as fast as
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
AN Old RFLn.

Mr.. Robert A. withstand, who carries on the
plating business on the south side Of D, between
Eighth and Ninth streets northwest, discovered
among lot Of old metal he purchased at junk
shop the die Of the Bank Of the Metropolis. 1t
was covered with hard crust OF YerdigrIs and
other substances that had adhered TO Il, so as 10
conceal lts character. Wishing to ascertain what
il was, he carefully removed the incrustation
when its true nature was disclosed. After being
Furnished, the device and lettering on It were
Just IS distinct as when fret made, although it Is
very old--poSsibly sixty years, which was about
the time the bank went Into operation. The de-
vice represents the Goddess Of Liberty in erect
hand end sword in her left, and a eagle with
folded wings standing at her feet, the whole sur
rounded by the words Bank Of the Metropolis ~
It Is q nS specimen Of art and would do credit to
the present age. MT. Whitehand presented It to
ex-President Blake, Of the National Metropolitan
Bank, which is the scion Of the old Bank Of the
MetroDolis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
RUNAWAY AND SLASH UP
WHY Mr.. N. H. MILLER COULDN'T

WHY MR.. N. H. MILLER COULDN'T
Drive
Yesterday afternoon about o'clock consider
able excitement was created on Sixth street
northwest by "a large bay horse, attached to
phaetOn, running away and dAshipg down the
street at furious rate Of speed. In the vehicle
was man without any reins In his hands calling
loudly for help. The horse came on toward
Prices stable, and in attempting to make q short
turn 70 enter the csrrisge-heuse he upset the
phaeton and threw the man out who proved to be
Mr.. N. H. Miller, and fell 10 the pavement him.
self. Mr.. Miller was bruised quito severely
about the head and wrist, and seemed to be con-
Sldernbly frightened, being unable to explain
anything 10 connection with the accident. The
horse received several cuts about the body and
legs, doubtless caused by the fall, but otherwise
was uninJured. It appears that Mr.. Miller had
been calling on friend on Sixth street, between
q and H streets, and on starting away one Of the
reins had slipped under the end OF the single
tree, and While attempting 10 eKtricate Il the
horse became unmanageAbls and ran away with
he result above stated,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.

Last night, about I1:SO o'clock, three young
men, we'll charged with bad whisky, attempted
to make q detour Of ''the division" amusing
themselves with profans and vulgar language,
regardless of any respect for persons on the
street. When they reached midway OF the
square on o, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, where an excavation had been made for q
sewer connection, and the large stone pipes had
TRANS, one Of the party, named Maurice Oiggs,
went TO oVerthroWing them on tho pavement,
where they broke in pieces. 0ficsr Miller. wit
Messing the affair, started for the man, who on
seeing him approach attempted to escape, but
was overtRken and escorted 70 the Central guard.
house. On the way down he used terrific Oaths to
the officer and all connected with his arrest and
the policeman experienced considerable didiculty
in getting him to the staton-house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
CONTRACTORS IN TRIO UBEE.
LABoRERs REFUSE TO WORK FOR sl.25
-. PER DAY

LABoRERS REFUSE TO WORK FOR az
...-. PER DAY.
Messrs. Sullivan, Cadmors & Co., who were, 3
few days ago, awarded the contract for grading
down the east Capitol Park, have been experience
ing some trouble with their employees on account
Of the low wages paid.
Yesterday morning the contractors were on the
ground early with largo number Of horses and
carts and probably two hundred oolored iaoorers
Previous TO the hour for beginning work q lengthy
discussion took place among the men in regard to
wages, and they declined to work for the small
stipend OF 81 per day. The contractors concluded
70 add twenty eerts per day, aud at this price
four meu began : 2Ik, the rest holding of. Finally
those four were stohsd II and 4QfipAiled TO de-
sst. NJ, Sullivan, at this iuncture, Called On the
6hleets went to the gtodnd, but fohad that all wsS
then quiet, and there we're 10 arrests made. Tho
men, h9wsyeh Remained about the work watch
ing the Contractors and bosses, who took the
s1ovels and copmeneed the work. The police
officers remained on the ground to keep order
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
LECTION sALEs Fo.pAY

At O'Clock, hpe two-story, basement and man.
ssrd roof pressed brick front dwellings Nos S25,
ST, 592 $751; and $50 street south, between Third
and Fourth streets east.
AT o'clock, q three-story brick house on Six
tenth street. No. 1884 near the corner Of N street
northwest, below the Scott statue.
BY Thos. E Wa2gaman;
ATT O'Clock, valuable house and lot on E street
between Third and Fourth northwest.
BY E ]. Sweet:
At 8 O'Clock, four-story pressed brick front
dwelling on the west side Of Seventeenth street,
between U and V northwest
BY Lstimer & CleaTy:
At 10 o'clock, In the rooms recently occupied BY
the Legislative Assembly, II MeIzeTott building,
on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, the furniture and fixtures In the
late Legislative Hall
BY Wash. B. williams:
At 10 o'clock. at No. 1415 Columbia street. the
effects Of gentleman declining business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
MIGHT HAVE BEEN sERIo U.s.
A CHILD ALMOST sMorHERED IN A
TRTTNE


Yesterday afternoon, about 2 O'Clock, while the
children Of Mrs. Reed, who resides at No Is2
East Capitol street. and those Of q neighbor, were
playing at hide and seek, an accident occurred
which might have proved fatal Mrs. Reed Is
employed in the Treasury Department, and dur
ing her necessary absence the house and children
are In charge OF a servant. Yesterday the domes-
tic obtained permission to attend q funeral, and
that tho little ones should have company the
children Of q neighbor were called IN While
amusing themselves Rt play the eldest Of Mrs.
Reeds children, boy, hid In large sole-leather
tIunkI Win q sFring igeks Anu uneohsclonsy
him cry, after an unsuceessful attempt TO release
him, alarmed the neighbOrs Mrs- T.. =. King,
vile OF q well-known Post Once otheial, was the
nrst on the spot, aud after great sxertion sue
ceeded IN raising one side Of the lid, thds afford
soon arrived, the I'D WAS forced open, and the
child who was excessively weak, rescued.
Restoratives were Al once applied, and last night
danger. .s..I-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-14
Az OLD, ST4yD-BYg GONE.

The old bell at the navy yard that has sum
moned and dismissed the employees to and from
work for the past thirty ave years, ana which was
badly cracked about six weeks ago, was broken
altogether yesterday while 4 was being rung for
the after-dinner muster, and fell on The platform
Of the beliry. Had Il rolled oul over the platform
there Is no doubt that soma Of the Workmen, who
were passing 81 the tine, would have been Sc
verely, IL not fatally, injured. Calculating On q
basis Of three hundred and eight working days m
q year and tbs ringing OF It four times each day
the old bell was fun4 $3.50 umeL and for $3.50
Viz