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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

A dispatch from Highland Light, Cape God,
saws: The debris of the hull and cargo of the
wrecked vessel Giovanni, have been sold for
$500. The valuable part of the cargo-wlne,
&c.-was appropriated by the ban iitti on the
beach, where at one time, the life of no one
was safe. Men had their drunken orgies with
out limit, aud either killed themselves or were
murdered by their frenzied companions. The
body of an Irishman was found on the beach
surrounded by empty bottles and with most
OF the clothing torn off it. Two others are re-
ported to be dead on the beach, and fourth
reached Proviucetown, but will die from the
effects of his debauch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

The Washington Star announces, on the
sworn testimony of its pressman, that its circu-
lation for the closing week 10 February was
SO, $50, an average daily issue of l4,74l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

a New VARIETY OF OATs.-A recent re-
por, OF the House Committee on Agriculture
says: Experiments with the Excelsior oats, a
new variety imported by the Agricultural De-
partmeut for this and former years, show 40
average production OF 40 bushels per acre, 60
bushels not being anuncommon yield. Estina-
ting the average production per acre if general
ily introduced, an Increase of but four bushels
per acre over the average yield of 1868, and
the addition to the wealth of the country in
the item of oats alone would be 3S, 622, 944
bushels, or s2l ,264, GIG in value. The weight
Of the product of this variety of oats for few
years after its introduction may be fairly aver
aged at 5 per cent, above the common kinds,
estimating the latter at 80 pounds, per bushe,
aud the former at Sc pounds, although in many
cases 40 or As pounds per measured bushel
have been reported. Add rs per cent, to the
sum above ascertsiued, and an increase will be
shown 10 the productive industries Of the coun-
try of the enormous sum of $50 SIT $40 per
eDnum,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

The Democratic caucus on Saturday decided
10 present MIR. Thurman as the democratic candl-
date fer President pro tenn. of the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08
aI,ExANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1916.

1t will be seen that MIR. Gilman Of Rlchmoud'
has introduced 10 the House Of Delegates bill
to punish disturbances IN hotels, theatres
and other places of amusement. 1t provides
that persons who create disturbances 10 hotels
by boisterous demands for accommodations
after the proprietor or his agent has declined
to entertain them for want OF room or other
reasonable specified causes, shall be puolshed
by fine and Imprisonment. In the case OF thea
tres, managers are to have the right to issue
reserve seat tickets stamped mot transferable
and when party not the original purchaser
demands aduittauce, the door keeper can re-
fuse him, but the price of the ticket must be
refunded, and if he refuses to take the money
and thereby Greats disturbance, he Is liable to
arrest and fine in both cases; half OF the hne
goes to the hotel keeper or manager, as the
case may be. There are similar provisions re-
gardiDg steamboats, and railroads. The bill is
regarded as an antidote to the Civil Rights bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

LoUDoUN COUNTY IrEMs.-The Rev. W.
H. Forsy,he, who has oficated as pastor of
the NJ. Z Church in this place for the last
three years, has been assigned by his Confer
ence, to Portsmouth, Va. Mr.. Z. has made
many warm friends in Leesburg, and will carry
With him the best wishes Of this community.
Mr.. j. T. Mageath, highly esteemed and
much respected citizen, died at Gritland Mill
on the 10th ultimo He was Overseer of the
Poor of Mercer Township. The Judge of the
County Court will ell the vacancy.
The Public School House at Salem Church.
near HiIlsborough, was burnt down on Monday
night. The books aud states of the children
we're lost. 1t took fire early in the night, sup
posed to have been accidental.
Mr.. Busbrod T. Bolyn, very worthy and
estimable gentleman died at his residence
uear Mt Gllead, last Thursday, 25th uItimo.
He was Assessor tor that Township. Judge
Ball will FIJI the vacancy at March Court
LeesLurg Washmgtonian. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

Mr.. Stevens Of Ga. has gone home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08
NIX ANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

The foods in the rivers up the Seaboard
road are not only disastrous but higher than
for many years past. Property Of all descrlp-
tions is being swept away and The waters cover
whole farms on the Roanoke river TO the depth
ofthirty feet. The Injury to the lumber and
wood getters is incaculable. At Halifax, the
merchants are also much injured by the inva-
sion of the freshet and the great waste OF mud
dy waters as they plunge in an Irresistible tor
rent towards the sea, is terribly grand. A Pc
cuiar feature OF the foods is the large quantity
of wild game drowned by the sudden rising.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

NASAL, DOUCHES and RICHMOEp
IN HAIR DYE, Sage's Cstsrrh Kennedy
Railways Relief and Pills, Sulphate horpla'Ihu r
NH HENRY COOK s. Gu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08
lCOMMUNICATED,

lCOMMUNICATED.
CONSTRUCTION OF CHIMNEYs. An investi,
CATION into the causes of the numerous fires
throughout the country, this winter has de
mouslrated that great carelessness exists in the
erection of buildings With reference to the con-
struction of chimney fues. Few mechanics re-
feet how imr ortant it is to keep the wood work
sufficiently remote from the fire hues to secure
absolute protection. The City Council of Bal
timore has passed 80 act prohibiting under a
heavy penalty the placing Of wood bearer than
four inches to fues. We understand that 10
the erection Of our new market building this
important matter received the attention OF the
Superintendent. who gave to It more than any
other detail his personal supervision, which
fact We are informed, went Tar towards sccur-
ing reasonable rates of insurance thereon.
Aschitects tell US that bricks 10 chimney
should be solidly laid in good mortar, and the
ioterior of the hue plastered with good adhe-
sive material. Then care should be taken 10
framing the floors, &c. Ii this precautlon was
attended to the number of fires would be mate
rally lessened and the rates Of Insurance coz
respondingly reduced. d.
ANDREW JouNsoN-The New York Tri-
UuOe W correspondent uoo Jul au
account of long Interview with Senator John
SOP, who said: Il can give no pledge Of my
future course. cannot say that | will act
with one party or with the other We have
too much Of party, and propose to bind my
self in advance to no theory Of party policy. !
have never done so in the past, and | do not
intcsd to do so in the future. | shall support
such measures as appear in my judgment best
for the country, caring not whether it is a
Democratic measure or whether it was sup
ported by Republicans. | will never place my
self in position where must do thing be-
cause it is party measure or oppose thing
at party's dctatloD. place the country
above party" Mr. johnson could not say
whether he would participate 10 the debate on
the Pinchback resolution. Being asked if he
would not, in his new position, have an oppor-
tunity to pay off some old scores, and if he did
not have mass of facts against the leaders of
the parties of to-day, he said Whatever |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-08

There were 657 deaths in New York city
during the past week.
National Republican., 1875-12-27
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.
A Carriage Backed on the Old Anseostis
Bridge Into tia Riysr,


Repeated complaints have been made by the
residents Of the city east of the navy yard and
those Of Uniontown, ID. O., against the manner
in which the old bridge across the Eastern branch
has been left in Q dangerous aud unguarded con-
dition from the time the new structure was CON-
pleted. 1t was not imagined that any fatal re-
salts would ensue from this neglect butneverthe-
less such has been the case. Friday night Henry
Simms, colored, with his wife and q boy named
Robert Ward, were en- route for their home, Just
beyond Uniontown. 1t was late and the night
very dark, and by mistake the party took the old
bridge, instead Of the new. After the compile
uon OF the present bridge about month ago the
old one, adjoining, was sold, and the parties buy
ing commenced tearing up the plank walk and
railing from the Unientown side, the work Of
about my or sixty feet Of plank WslSins, which
had nearly reached this plank walk when he
from the vehicle and taking the horse By the head
he tried to turn him around, but the animal being
baulky, and not inclined to have his head turned
from home again at that hour of the night, COM
menced backing. and ere he could be checked had
pushed the wagon overheard In thirty feet of
water, and was pulled in also. Mrs. simms and
the boy Ward, seeing their danger, tried to jump
from the wagon, but ere they succeeded were
thrown into the water and were drowned, as was
early Saturday, O'clock S Coroner SanG
Patterson impaneled q Jury, and after q consider
alton of the circunstances the following verdict
Wee IGuocIcu. luhL luo uoCcoeou CAAno W ulb
death at the Navy Yard bridge, said accident
being caused by the wagon on which he was
riding. and which was driven by Henry Simms,
backing OF the bridge, upon which he had driven
by mistake. The jury Weuld censure In the
strongest terms the negligence of the authorities
in whose charge the matter 10 for not placing OBJ
structions in the way Of driving on the bridge"
The body of Mrs. Simms was recovered about
o'clock Saturday afternoon, and the coroner,
deeming another inquest unnecessary. issued Q
certificate Of death from accidental drowning,
and the remains Of both were turned over 70
friends for burial.
The fault In this case, It would seem, was cul-
psble negligence on the psrtof Simms in attempt
ing to back or turn the horse after he had dscov-
cred his mistake, and at the same time allow his
wife and child to remain in the vehicle. He GER
tatnly, II sober, should have known the bridge,
as he has been In the habit OF driving 1t ever
since itwas completed. What Is needed, and most
needec, avoid accidents IN future is that the
new bridge or at least the entrances to It, should
be lighted with gas Is In its present condition, on
Q dark dight, passengers are more likely to walk
drive into the river the sides Of the entrance
than they are to mistake the old bridge, which is
guarded with piles Of timber.
National Republican., 1875-12-27
A SIMPLE STORY.
Loves Young Dream in Railrsad Car.

Loves Young Dream in Railroad Car.
They got aboard at little town between Can
ton and New Orleans, and took seat in the front
end Of the car, He was young man with an in.
dependent Observation-Disclosures :"
sort Of an air, and she was young woman big
enough to help him do It. He scanned entirely to
overlook the fact that there were any passengers
On the train, and especially that there were sew.
eral distinguished St. Louis and Chicago drum.
mers on board. He was full to bursting with
something to say, and the movements OF o race
horse are tame In comparison with the way he
During the fifst half hour, with head and arms
extended until they nearly touched the fair dam.
sci at his side, and utterly unconscious fhst Q
forth such food Of words as must certainly have
overwhelmed any one unable 70 sWim In the
liquid language Of love. Once during the hall
L expression. and he fell back discounted to his
own end Of the seat. II was only for moment
Long enough, however, tor some rash Individual
was at once accepted BY all parties within hear.
At the end OF the FIRST half hour she exhibited
TO one on the young man, which was taken by ST.
Louis. Things were now becoming intensely In
teresting to all parties, and when At length the
young man vsntured to pass his arm around the
maid, with no sign OF disapproval from her, sig
nificant glances passed among the crowd, . hun
dred to one was offered with no takers, and 81
her arm around the young man, and dropping
her head on his bosom. They had gone fal
enough TIE climax was re- reached, he'd s sns gos
| the next station. They passed ont quietly ant
| lovingly not knowing that the blessings OF 81
$ % .ss ss Sss s
their exit, st. Louis. with long drawn Sigh, WA
heard to remark; II u e long time since hsv'
forget himself as be replied: aPshaGi We hav,
| them every day with u.s. - -5i7 'fF.t
National Republican., 1875-12-27
Christmaa Anniyarssrx.

Saturday evening the teachers Of the Metro
politan Presbyterian Sunday school celebrssed
the day in an entertainment for the children,
which was . creditable affair, and was productive
Of merry hearts and o rich treat to all. The ex-
ercises opened by singing, led by Prof. w. O.
Parks, the "Star Of the Morning." Prayer was
then offered BY DR.. Chester, pastor Of the church;
after which the school sung, "Jesus Is Born. ("
The superintendent, Mr.. Leach, then made IN
address. The infant class then sang in o beauti-
ful manner, "We are Coming TO the Saviour" ("
which was followed BY the entrance Of Kris
DrinRle with his reindeer, accompanied by o
clown, much to the amusement Of the little ones,
and bringing smiles upon more sober faces. Old
Kris at once commenced to deliver the gifts to
the following parties: mr. ID. F. McGowan,
chorister Of the choir, purse Of $50; Miss Emma
Van Horn, organist, q purse Of $40; Mr.. McWil.
nams, the sexton, a purse Of $40 and to Messrs.
Sparks, Parks, Broston, DR.. Griswold and other
teachers; after which candy was distributed.
Mr.: J. A. Bassett acted as Kris-Kringle and Mr..
II. X. simpson as clown. The school.room was
neatly decorated, and over the platform was an
arch with the words "And thou shalt call his
name Jesus" upon 1t, in the centre OF which was
an anchor; in front was pyramid OF candy, and
on one side OF the arch was q cross over 1t, q
star above. Also, a cross on the other side, over
crown. with the initials OF the school upon It.
The anchor, crown and star were made OF gas
Jets, which were q great addition to the affair,
which was q complete success, rejecting great
credit upon the managers.
National Republican., 1875-12-27
swIKDLING HoRsEMEN.
Soma Of their Performanees in Washington.

II
In long letter to Turf, Field and Farm, Floyd
Deyo, the owner of the horse Small Hopes, which
trotted during the last races Of the Washington
Driving Association, under the name Of Laplsnd,
gives a history Of his sWindling fall campaign
with the wonderful animal. In many Of the places
visited he charges collusion with the Judges as
we'll as the other horsemen. but. as will be seen
by the following abstract he makes no such charge
as to our Washington judges:
~ started for Washington, and got there on
Monday. On Tuesday there were only two start
for the twentysix race, and It required three,
and all agreed for me to start II would not show
6
Planter. W eb6er; Draper and Lspland. But Be.
the owner Of Draper; SO / went 70 the stand and
denied the protest. But they did not have the
blank forms as bad found they have in all other
places, and could not sign 1t, but expressed my
WILLINGNESS to do SC, and AFTER little talk they
allowed me to start. First heat we got away well
obliged 70 make him leave his feet near the stand
TO keep him from winning the heat. 1t was SO
plain to every one that he could win that he was
well together, but Draper did some running and
laid along TO help Planter win, but when we got
to the head Of the Stretch It was evident Planter
could not win, and so / started in 70 win, but
Planter run into me and broke me up and came
in second; but they gave webber the heat, as he
one. Third heat / trotted for, and won.
Fourth heat Planters sulkey broke down and
ne ran away. trotted second, with no intentions
of getting the heat, but the leading horse Draper
had done some funny work and was set back and
the heat given 70 me.
"Finh heat Planter was allowed to start, al
though Il was break. down, without any one near
him. Now, we had all heats, except Planter, and
he must win this heat or go to the barn. The
Draper party knew could win, and If i won one
more heat the race would be settled, and they
agreed If would pull they would pull ana let
Planter win that heat, and BY very hard pallIng
we let Planter win in thirty. seven, and the race
was postponed until two the next day, and, as It
was better for our party to let Planter win ] let
them fight the heat, but Planter could not win.
Draper won, which gave him two heats, and It
would not do to let him win another as that would
finish IT. So stayed we'll up this heat, and
pulled out, and gave Planter my place, and at the
head Of the stretch saw he could not win, 50
went along and won the heat ana race. But some
Of the boys had lost, and such another bowling
you never heard. The noted Alex. Lewis who is
always lobbiDg, was in the box to loose, and he
was bound to have the pools off, but the poolseller
mad declared the pools to 60 regardless OF protest.
SO they were paid. Next morning Lewis made
at1davit that he knew Lapland, &c, but Il was
too late, sndit only showed his fraudulent inten-
tions, for, If he knew him, why did he not make
this oath sooner, and not trot in league with
rnger."
National Republican., 1875-12-27
Rubbsr ana Capciue.

There Il scarcely branch Of human industry
In which India Rubber has not In some form
found Its way. Although widely known aud
used, but few are sware Of It's medicinal virtues
and great curative properties. Practical expert
ment has proven that it is natural reservoir Of
electricity. containing more than any known sub
stance or compound. Owing to this fact it has
peen used with success In curing Nervous COM
plants and Rheumatism that were invulnerable
TO drugs. !
It has been discovered that India Rubber DOS
sesses all the properties valuable Is specific for
pulmonary complaints, and cures many forms Of
Consumption and Lung diseases. Combined with
Oapcine 1t IL unparalleled as Pain Reliever,
whether external or internal. Nearly all the
surgeons have adopted 1t on account Of Its great
healing properties.
The most efectual way of using the article Is In
the form OF perforated plaster. The extensive
use Of ordinary Perforated or Porous Plasters is
testimony to Its merit.
The only objection ever found with the ordinary
Rubber Porous Plaster is that It acts too slowly
requiring days and continuous wear TO relieve pain
or to effect . cure.
A celebrated physician OF New York, who has
long made the medical properties Of Rubber .
study, has succeeded in making great improve
ment In Porous Plasters by introducing Cspcine,
which overcomes all the former objections causing
the Plaster to do In o few moments or hours that
which 4 formerly required days or weeks.
Capctne Is the most valuable ingredient ever
used as an external remedy. It operates with
Astonishing vigor and relieves pain Immediately.
It's curative properties have become so famous
that an enterprising firm In New York took It in
nand, and Dy bringing Capotne Plasters to the
attention Of physiciaRs have met with unprece-
dented success. The article is known as BRNsoN's
CAPcINE PLASTER. The price is the same as the
ordinary Porous Plaster, rs cents. Every drug
gtst has them.
SKABuRY & JOHNSON, Agents, NY.
For sale by Drew & Gibbs, ID. p. Hickling, r.
b. Ferguson, L. @. Bishop and q. Stott & Co.
National Republican., 1875-12-27
oBITUARY.
Hn1 Hafmar Mailing.

In CirclsviIIe. Ohio, on the 22d instant, Hoy
HOsmer Walling, son Of the H0a- Ansel T. Wal
ling, aged ten years and six months, Of brain
fever. HFtr
This sad inte1ligsnoe reaches WsshtnEtoa
through the columns Of the Star, bright little
newspaper published in OireIeviIIe, Ohio, by two
Boys Of the Union school Of that city, and who in
m obituary notice of their friend, say: "Hs was
The central figure in the circles Of his playmates,
where his cheerful presence viii long be missed.
In Intellectual culture and general deportment
he was much in advance OF his years, and his
early death furnishes additional proof that pre-
eoeious children are short lived"
Human sympathy can hardly heal the wound
they have received, but the Washington friends
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walling extend to them every
comfort and consolation possible IN their deep
RfHictI0p. 10
+" Tso early nttsd for better stste,n ~
their noble boy stands with angels amid the
Yiolets Of Paradise. His soft, ahoctionate voice
a heard in the continual ch orus Of praise to Him
NhoIaid "SufTer little children TO come INTO me y
and his little white hand waves back from the
skies the beaediction Of eternal love.
Ere SIN could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care:
The opening bud to Heaven conYeJsc
And bsde It blossom there"
National Republican., 1875-12-27
THE LATE o. Il. MORRISON.
Of the BookssllerS' Associate.


A meeting Of the Bookseller Association Of
Washington and Georgetown was held on the 25th
day OF Deeember, 1876, TO take action upon the
death Of their late secretary, Mr. Obadiah 81.
Morrison.
Mr.. Richard b. MOhun, president, occupied the
chair. ... u
On motion Of Mr.. Ballantyne, Mr.. Robt. Beall
was appointed secretary.
On motion q conmittee was appointed, who re-
ported the following resolutions, which were
unapimously adopted:
whereas It has pleased Almighty God In his
Divine wisdom to call from among rs our esteemed
friend, Obadiah H. Morrison, We do sincerely re-
gret his demise, which has taken from our midst
one whom, In all business and friendly relations,
We have ever found TO be most pleasant and hon
orsole, and whose memory we shall ever hold
dear; therefore
Resoired, That TO his beresved family we ten.
der our most profound sympathy and condolences.
Resolved, That this association attend hIsfunsral
N . body.
Resolved, That COPY Of these resolutions be
sent 10 thefamily Of the deceased, and also that
they be published In the daily papers Of this city
National Republican., 1875-12-27
Auction Sales To-day.

ByB. II. Warner:
At 4 o'clock, an elegant tvo-s,ory Mansard-
roof and basement press-brick dwelling, Nc. 2l9
street northwest. ...
By E. ]. Sweet: .... ... .-....... ..-
At 4 o'clock, new three ttory aud basement
brick dwelling on the northwest corner Twenty
third and NJ street northwest.
Br Wash B. Williams:
At 4 o'clock, valuable improved property 'front.'
ing on Eighth street, corner OF n street north
west, 2
At O'Clock, trustees sale Of valuable unim.
proved real estate IN square 364, situate on the
south side Of X street, between Ninth and Tenth
streets northwest. .
National Republican., 1875-12-27
Presentation to Teachers.

At the Wallseh building, on Friday last, Mr..
Hilton and his invaluable assistant, Mrs. Hilton,
Of the male Grammar school, were the recipients
Of a very fine berry-di on which was engraved:
t'Mr. and Mrs. o. z. H, froml the class Of u.s."
Mr.. Fred. Grant, in q very concise, pointed and
hIppy manner, made tie presentation speech.
Dir. and Mrs. Hilton appeared much affected by
at soms length, thanking the school for their
beautiful remem brance. In the female depart
ment the instructress, Miss Myrick, received an
elegant pair Of sleeve. buttons. Miss Matte
Ga.ges acted in behalf of the school. In all OF
the lower grades presents were received by the
teachers, the pupils manifestinE much delight st
the surprise and pleasure which their gifts occa-
sioDed. An in all, very happy lot Of youthful
beings assisted In the exercises.