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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-12-18
A1eranhria @asette.
SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. IS.

/ OFTEN WONDER WHY IT'S SO.
BY FATHER RYAN. .-..-
Some find work where some find rest,
And SO the weary world goes on;
l sometimes wo1deE which is best
The answer comes when life is gone.
Soaeieyes,sleep when some eyes wake,
And 80 the dfeary night hours CO.
Some hearts beat where some hearts break,
often wonder why It's so.
Some wills faint where some wills fight
Some love the tent, and some the field
often weoder'who is right "rae,
I The one who strives-or those who yield
Some hands Told when other hands
-. Are lifted bravely 10 the strife;
y And 80 thro' agas and thro' lands
Move Oh the two extremes of life.
Some feet halt where some feet tread
!; In tlreless march a thorny way; ;.
Some struggle on where some have led,
Some see-when others shun the fray.
Some swords rest where others clash
Some fall back where some move Oh
sSpme flags furI where others flash r.
Until the battle has been won.
Some sleep on while others keep
! The vlgis of the true and brave;
They will not rest t II roses creep 81
Around their name above a grave.
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DIR II g ODDS.
n EW GOODS

have just opened from New York another
line of superior BLACk-Gk0. GRAIN SILKS,
very cheap Some of these are the "Cachmerc,"
finish and very handsome
ALSO,
Long and Square Black Cashmere ShawIs
Black Grape Wells.
Black Cashmerts.
White Flannes, sc.
Some very handsome Crimson and Green Ter
rvs, for furniture covering and curtains
nov ~ j. NJ. STEWART. .
NOTICE.
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SECURIT4l SECURITY
~ Endangcr no longer your life and property
by using interior quality OF coal oil, but have
entire security by using 9. WEST s. SONS
ALADDIN SECURITY OIL, warranted $50
degrees ire test; water white in color; burns
brighter, burns longer, and will not explode
BE sure and try it. 1t burns in all coal oil and
kerosene lamps. Fer sale by
JANNEY s. CO.,
Dealers in rugs, Paints and Oils,
nov " las King ST., Ale1sndris vs..
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Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BooTs AND SHOES.
t We have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fne hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, anc
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi
tstingly recommend to be the very best on sail
in the city. W. B. WADDEY,
oct l IA King street.
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The Latest.

Having made my Fall and Winter purchases
of CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING
GOOIS TRUNKS, HATS and SATCHELS,
and other goods usually found in a first class
Clothing Establishment, .--....... go.
l would invite the public to call and inspect
them before purchasing elsewhere, feeling con-
fdent that can please the most fastidious
My purchases consist in part Of the finest Of
American, French, Scotch and English fabrics
Boys, Youths and Mems Oyercoats, of al
shades and qualities.
Suits for Boys at moderate prices.
My stock is the largest and most complete OF
any in the city. An early call is solicited.
S. DEALHAM,
oct IL SO King street.
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I EIIILIP PARK,
PRA CTICAL PLUME Err.

No. II South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work iou9 with
dispatch, and in the most durable and workman
like manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBlEG done vt short notice, and by HIM
elf, or the most experienced workmon il Eft
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\ DEMONSTRATORS. NOTICE.

Having been appointed By the Corporation
Court of the city Of Alexandria as administrator
of the estate of John IT. Evans deceased, l
hereby give notice to all parties indebted to the
estate to come forward at once and make pay
ment TO me. All parties having claims against
the estate will present them to me duly certified
for payment. ...: Z. U'NEAL,,
oc25-tf Admir- of John T. Evans, decd.
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BOOHSA JN.D. STATIOJr.ERr
SCHOOL BOOKS
AND -t."
sc Il o o L UISITES,
of every description, at
French's, No. 95 King street.,

Just received full supply of all the books
authorized by the State Board for u uss ~ BOOKS 9h
public schools ~ 49, - - :
School and College Text Books ENGLISH ana
Classical, at publishers prices. ''s-' "i'e'
States, Pencils, Composition Rooks Roor
Carriers School Satchels,, Pens, PenhoIdsr n
and every school requisite for a comn,eta ontft
New styles Papeteries just received contain.
ing the very finest English and French Psnar
ana Envelopes q great variety of patterns and
colorsi very handsome
;, NE" 6to ks daily. Constantly on hand all
and Foreign. 1N''A't to''ii
Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnals in besuti-
full styles of binding O0'u''-
FINE Fortemonnies and Card Cases in Russia
Leather, Turkey Morocco and Seal Skin: Rus.
SID - patch els and Travelling Bags
Inc nnest American, English and French
stationery, all the latest STYLES,
just received full line of Blank Books all
IlzeS-J ournals, Ledgers, Day Books. Cash
Books, Medium, Deny, Crown and Can fnlI
and half bound, Memorandum, Pass Rooss
Indexes. "SS DooAs'
Owing to the new postal law increasing tho
postage on packages OF merchandise from half
ceiaI 10 one cent per ounce, the price of lot No
|, I'VE CURES, N ote Paper prepaid. will be 35c .
lot NO. z, SOC; lot No 3, SIC; lot No d SEC and
Sl; FRENCH Qusdrile same price. ,O
!hltlal Votes, great variety Of STYLES and
prices. Pieries finest French Rep Papers and
Envelopes to match.
Paper, Envelopes, Books, Magazines, Re-
views, ETC., mailed to any part Of the country.
GEO. E. FRENCH,
sep 80 hlng street, Alexandria, Va
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DISCS CURE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL
i the season for coughs and colds is now
again upon US, we would call the attention of
above invaluable preparation It has now stood
the test of years. and ever since its introduction
by US into this section of the country our sales
of it have shown constant and steady increase,
bearing testimony to its growing popularity. In
bottles OF two sizes at soc and ST each, respec-
lively. The trade supplied at proprietor's rates
sep2l JANNEY IL CO.
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y TANDARD FERTILIZERS.
-HoiJKs.STS:b.
S. NJ 90 4 e.

80 S. MOORE.
w
MACHlNlST AND BLAChSMlTn
No. is Union street,
Alexandria, ".
Where &c is prepared 50 rurnSh 81 kinds Of
MACHINERY: WROUGHT sni CAST
leon FENCES &c
Repairing done with d,sI't2h, and ut yricts
that wore charged previous 10 tne war. jall ~
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I JEW GOUDSl

OUR STOCK COMPLETE-OCT. Is, 1875.
~ We have now in store the best and most
complete assortment of FOREIGN and DO
NESTLE ESI1C ST a ? L 4 and FANCY DRY
GOODS ever offered by us in this city These
have been purchased with great care and at very
low rates in the New York, PhiIadelphia and
Baltimore markets. Will be sold at down prices
to cash buyers or to responsible parties on short
time. ID. +. BRASHEAR,
d. b. HooMEs. No. 100 King street,
oct 10 AleXandris Va
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T ANNEY'S OLD DOMINION TONIC
~ RJTTERS

These Bitters are the extract of the b"st and
most favorably known Medicinal Herbs,
Roots, Banks and Berries, together with su1i-
in any climate-torming, in elegant combina-
ton, superb Tonic, Alternative and Diuretic
They arc confidently recommended in all cases
Of Dyspepsia Nervous Headaches Indigestion
and Heartburn, Weakness. Langor and Dehll-
ity, Torpid Condition of the Liver, Obstin4te
Constipation and Loss of Appetite. They are
also sure preventive of Ague aad Fever.
They are pleasant to the taste, and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing disserceah!o
IN them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy districts they will prove 3 sure safe
guard against the diseases incident to such Sec
tons Of the country. Weak and dcbilitat"d
females will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles, at 81 each. Prepared only by
JAN NEY i CO.,
and for SALE both wholesale and retail at their
Drug Warehouse, Ids King street. Alexsndrin
Virginia. sop Is
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NTATIN AGUE MIXTURE
IVA viii Positively Cure
GHIII.S AND NEW Err [


This Mixture contains nothing whatever that
can njure the general health, nor is it disagree
able to the taste. 1t is composed Of the finest
ingredients, and the patient need not change us
customary mode of living whilsttakina the rem
cdy 1t is pleasant tonic, and il taken in small
quantities before breakfast each day will pre-
vent chills and fever in localities where mius ma
prevails. 1t will be found that Matin Ague
Mixture excites al appetite and improves the
general health. For children as well as adults,
il will be found most efectual and pleasant
remedy Price 81 so per bottle.
JANNEY s. Co,
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers.
sep2 145 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
DRY GOODSl DRY GOODS!
IL Third trip North this season.
FALL STOCK AT POPULAR PRICES.
We receive and open to-day y great many
choice styles OF goods, and cfer them at such
prices rs cannot TAIL to please.
Country Merchants will ind it to their inter-
est to take advantage of our down prices.
Large line of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
now on SAFE viz: Blankets, Flannels, Counter
panes, Comforts, Cloaks, ShAwls, Dress OooUs
in great variety, Brown and Bleached Dom stic5
very low, new style Calicoos, very handsome
Table Damask, Towels, Crash, Cloths, CaSsl-
meres, Vestings, &c, SC, together with gfe ,s
many other goods, making our stock very lu'1
and complete. d. +. ,BRASHE EAR,
n. B, HooMEs. No lO9 King street,
nova Alexandria, Vs.
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" IRGlNIA: At Rules held in the Clerk $
' office of the Corporation Court of the city
Of Alexandria, on the 9th day of December,
1876: D. 5. Watkins and Mary G. Watkins, his
wife, Joshua Ellis and Ann Maria Ellis, his
wife, and Virginia Young, complsinants, VS..
John Evans, defendent In cnanccry
Memo: The object of this suit IS to obtain a
decree for the division of the real estate of which
John T. Evans, late of the city of Alexandria,
died seized, in the State of Virgiuia amongst
his heirs at laws, according to their respective
interests, and penuing proceedings for such par.
tltlon to have receiver appointed to take charge
OF such real estate, to collect the rents pay the
taxes and do such otLer acts as may be necessa
~ for its preservation
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the act OF
Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it ap-
pearing by affidavit that he is not a resident of
this State itisordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that copy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria GA
zette, a newspaper published in the city of AL
exandria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the Court House
of this city. A copy-test:
MORTON MARYE. Clerk.
S. F. Beach, D. O. .-.a5.. dec 9-w4w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
vIsalia Inundated.

VIsALIA, January Goth. 1T has
been raining here almost constantly
since Friday, but has now cleared off,
and the sun is shining serenely again.
st. Johns and the Kaweah rivers have
both overfowed their banks and inun-
dated the surrounding country for
miles. The levees and dams above
here have all given way, and an ava
lanehe OF water is now pouring
through the low lands surrounding
the city. Mill creek, which runs
through the center Of the city, COM
menced to overflow it's banks at s
o'clock this morning, and now, at
noon, has Hooded all the lower parts
of the city. Main street is still few
inches above water, but the Court
House and public school buildings are
on islands, around which the water is
surging and eddying. Water is now
coming into the North part of the
city from the overflow Of st. Johns
river, three miles away. Mill creek is
still rising slowly and the flood is ad-
vancing, but it can do only trifiing
damage, IL any. Some few houses
have been rendered untenable by
water coming in on the floors, and
many can only be reached by boats or
deep wading. Business seems to be
entirely suspended for the purpose of
watching the misfortunes of pedestri-
ans who step into deep places or fall
down cellar-ways. There is hardly
any snow left in the mountains, the
late rains having been so warm as to
wash it all into the streams. "The
oldest inhabitant," who persistentIy
prophesied a drought, has left for
parts unknown. The flood will cause
serious loss to the farmers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

trrHE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR," by
Sir WALTER SCOTT, is the third vol
ume of an entire new edition of the
Waverly Novels, now in course OF
publication by T. B. PETERSON &
Brothers, Philadelphia, entitled "PE-
TERsoN's Cheap Edition for the Mil
lion of the Waverly Novels" Each
book is printed from plain, clear type,
double column, and each work is
issued complete in one large octave
volume, with new illustrated cover
and will be completed in twenty-siS
volumes, at twenty-five cents each, OF
five dollars for the complete set. This
will be the cheapest as well as the only
complete edition of the Waverly Nov
els published in this country, as it will
contain all the authors notes, as well
as all his last corrections and additions.
At this low price, everyone should get
q full set of the Waverly Novels at
once, which they can do by remitting
five dollars in letter, per first mail,
to T. B. PETERSON & Brothers, Phila-
delphia, on receipt of which they will
send a full set of the twenty-six vol
umes, per return Of mail, postpaid, to
any one, to any place.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Their Purpose Admitted.

There is now no room for doubt as
to the purpose intended to be accom-
plished by Mr.. HoUaHToN's bill. 1t
is certainly the intention of the South
ern Pacific Company to secure, if pos
sible,the passage of a bill giving them
the right to change the route of the
road SO that it willrun through Cajon
Pass. The message from Mr.. HoUGH-
TON to Mr.. CAswELL, published in the
HERALD of yesterday morning, is sus-
ceptible Of but two interpretations
either that he is the dupe of the com
pany or he is trying to deceive the
people Of Los Angeles county. The
language Of the bill, or that portion of
it which we have received by tele-
graph, is too plain to admit of the
supposition that Mr.. HoUGHToN did
not understand its object. The admis-
sion of General COTTON that they are
seeking to obtain the right Of way
through Cajon Pass disposes at once of
all conjecture and gives US the true
value of Mr.. HouaHToN's protestation
that he will consent to no change OF
route that will injure this city. The
twenty mile clause which Mr.. LUT-
TRELL telegraphs, the company have
consented shall be strickensout, is an
other large indicator of purpose and
future policy. They would not only
leave this city long way from the
main track but they would not be
bound TO build the branch connecting
us with the main line at a rate exceed
ing twenty miles per year. Time con-
sumed in advancing further argument
or explanation as to the intention OF
the company, is simply wasted and
those who will not admit that the
Southern Pacific managers are acting
in bad faith with the people Of Los
Angeles county will never admit it,
no matter how strong the evidence.
The point now is to lay the case with
all its pledges, contracts and promises
before Congress and demand that the
company shall comply with its con-
tract entered into with the people of
Los Angeles city and county. This
We are glad to see the Chamber Of
Commerce is doing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y ceived at the office OF the Chief Engineer
L. A. q l. II. R., New High street, next door to
the office ofP. Beaudry, ESQ.,. for the gradua-
tion OF the summit section Of the aforesaid
road, situated at the head of Cajon Pass San
Bernardino county, 1 .NHI 4H
Profile and specifications can be seen at the
Engineers Office, and information can be obs
tanned upon the ground from T.. Y. Buchanan,
Principal Assistant Engineer.
All bids must be made out in accordance
with the specifications, and endorsed: :" Pro-
pendence Rairoadj Box 1853, Los Angeles Pc"
The Company reserves the right to re- ject any
or all bids, and will demand good and sufi-
cient bonds for the faithful performance ofthe
contract. $3.50 II
All bids must be handed In on or before the
Both of January. j. u. CRAWFORD,
ja24 I'd Chief Engineer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

raining. The wind is Southeast, with
no prospect of clearing up.
In the Twelfth District Court yes
terday the case Of the People VS.. Levi
Rosener, Assessor, to GUST him from
office for Irregularities and other
breaches of his bond, was called. The
suit, it will be remembered, was insti-
tuted at the Instance of Supervisor
Ebbets. Hall McAllister represented
thesdefendant and asked the Court to
fix the day for the trial. Judge Sharp
stein continued the case until Satur-
day next, when it is expected parties
will be ready.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Buried In a Mining Drift.

SUCKER FLAT, January 19th.-To-
day at II o'clock, while most of the
miners were at dinner, an immense
cave occurred, covering up a drift in
which Mike Dervin was working. An
alarm was given, and in five or ten
minutes forty or fifty men were work
ing hard to get him out. The drift he
was working in was in about rs feet.
1t is doubtful whether he will be alive
when taken out. IF no more caves
occur they will reach the drift about 8
O'clock tonight. Dervin was seen at
the mouth of the drift few minutes
before the cave occurred and was told
to come out.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

AFTER reading the accounts of the
flood calamities in other portions of
the State in this mornings HERALD,
the Los Angeles valley resident will
be inclined to feel thankful that it is
as we'll with him as sit is. The destruc'
tion of property in and about Marys.
Vile is reported to be very heavy.
Many merchants confess themselves
financially ruined. From Suttel
county we have reports that many
lives have been lost and heavy loss
of property. In San Joaquin county
and. throughout the lower portion OF
the San Joaquin valley the flood de-
vastations have been heavy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Nevada LEGISLATORS.

As awkward a thing as we can think
of is newly-fedged legislator whose
hands have com mmonly been used to an
ox-goad or piclS-handle trying to look
comfortable with a crooked necked
cane.
This may not be the most brilliant
body. of men that ever assembled here
to do our law-making, but it does em
brace some of the most conscientious
short-card players ever congregated in
honor of an American State. The
noble game of draw poker is nightly
prosecuted with the most admirable
and effective results. Carson appeal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

THE Republicans of Connecticut
have nominated State ticket and
passed resolutions endorsing the Pres
ident's Louisiana policy, rs expressed
in his late message. We do not know
what will be the speed of candidates
running on this sort of platform iu
Connecticut, but in California they
would run very slow race.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
SAN FRANCISCO.

Chinaman Killed = Found Dead Aid
for Marysvilic Tho Case Of The
People vs. Rosener.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 23d.-A
Chinaman, supposed to be "a member
of the Highbinders' Gang, who have
committed SO many atrocities lately
in this city, was killed last night on
Spofford alley.
A man was found drowned in the
bay yesterday and was recognized as
the boatswain of the ship Young
America. He has been missing for
veral days.
seat meeting of various business and
benevolent associations yesterday,
liberal sums were subscribed for the
Marysville sufferers.
1t rained hard all night, and is still
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Cinnamon Killed by a Snow Slide.

GENOA, January 1Sth.-Forty Chi
namen engaged in cutting wood for
Haynie & Co., in the mountains here,
were crushed i'm their camp this eve-
ming by snow slide, killing twenty
eight of them. Those who escaped ran
to town for assistance, leaving several
of their number on the way with
broken limbs. ~
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
NOTICE. .

NLERk'S OFFICE-Board Of Supervisors,
~ Los Angeles County, California. -
NOTICES hereby given that pettiou bos
been filed with said Board as require by Sec
lion 2l29, Political Code, to build a bridge over
Desechos creek on the sea coast, about five
miles south ofSan Juan in Los Angeles colIn-
~, on the main stage road between San Juan
md San Diego. The Board will meet on
Thursday. Dee. Ath, 1874, to consider said no.
tiuon, and to advertise forsealed proposals to
build said bridge. A. w. POT,rS W
Dec 9th, 1874. Cle,k.
'l0-2W
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
a Deliberate Suicide.

SAUcELITo, January 19th.-A man,
name unknown, supposed to be Por.
tugese, was found hanging to high
fence near the reservoir in Fern canon
at o'clock yesterday. He is about
five feet ten inches high and % years
of age. 1t was deliberate suicide, as
he had bandaged his eyes with "a hand
kerchief before committing the rash
act. A man of similar appearance and
supposed to be deceased, has been
around Saucelito drinking hard fol
some days.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

CHAs. A. WETMoRE, Washington
correspondent of the Alta and Record,
has been arrested or ordered to appear
before the House Investigating Com
mittee to explain some of the state
ments contained in his dispatches. He
makes long defence, which is pub
lished in the Alta of the 2lst. 1t is
BUTLER's old story about muzzling
the press, and WETMoRE will win the
fight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

THE attention Of those members OF
the State Board of Education who
voted for change of school text books
is called to the resolution passed by
the Los Angeles Grange, which we
print this morning. These resolutions
express the sentiment Of the people on
the subject.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

This Is what the Alta says Of pop
ular secret order in this city: Los An
geles has a new society called "The
Jannissaries OF Light 1t Is after
the style Of the "Thousand and One"
and creates much hilarity on initia-
ton nights"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24

JupaE LfNDLEY's letter of with
drawal from the Independent State
Central Committee is printedin nearly
all the San Francisco papers, and, with
the exception of the Chronicle, gencr-
ally endorsed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Willow Wood.

A FINE SUPPLY of this Wood constantly
-IAon hand Mt my Yard ON Alameda street
below the Depot. All lengths. Orders left al
the Grange store will be promptly attended tl
and delivered free OF charge.
jan23.Im rIftt j. J. NORTON E
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Steam Water Litter.

YTNHE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES TO IN
/ form the public that he is now erecting
his machine shop on Req'lina street, near the
X, II. Depot, where he may be found, and
will be pleased to see his friends and pa
irons. ALLEN WILCOX.
ian24-tf llf43 80
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
Sheep For S SaIe.

1 HAVE 900 Best Grade of Sheep which
! offer for sale, guaranteeing to the pur-
chaser pasture for the whole lot one YEAR
Two thousand Of the ewes, served with tho
rough-bred rams from Vermont, will lamb in
March, and the increase will be of superior
quality. Also, twenty thoroughbred Rams,
and other fine rams for sale. For further par
ticulals. inquire of SIMON LEVY,
janl7tf No. 80 Also st.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-24
cABANlS & MADEcAN,
Real Estate & Money Brokers.
LEW q. cABANis,

Notary Public and C0nycyancer.
OFFICE-No A Temple Block, up stairs-en-
france, first stairway below The Bank, on
Spring street.