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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

ALCOHOL MEDICALLY CONSIDERED. The
use OF alcohol 10 medical practice is the subject
OF paper by DR.. John Morris This is sub
ject which has lately engaged the attention of
leading men of the medical profession, who diff
fer upon this matter as doctors differ" on 9TH
er points. DR.. Morris investigates the points
whether alcohol is food; whether it is poison;
whether it is absolutely necessary 10 the treat,
ment of disease; whether the good it works in
the cure Of disease is at ell equal to the amount
of disease it produces; low far are medical men
resv>rsible for its use as dietetc agent, and
what the medical profession can do by example
and teaching to restrict it's use. The arguments
for and against the use of alcohol either 10 medi.
cal practice or otherwise, are clearly presented.
DIR. Morris considered that all experience proved
alcohol to be useless, injurious, poisonous; that
it has no tendency to build up az enfeebled
system, and so far from being stinuant has
depressing effect on the nervous forces. Fl
nally, DR.. Morris laid it down as a safe rule for
popu ar guidance that one an; half pint of all
containing Eve per cent Of alcohol, or pints Of
claret or other light wine containing ten per
cent, is the exact amount that may be taken
fur dietetic use without detriment. While ply
slclans do not agree Oh all the other points dis
cussed by DR.. Morris, there can be no disagree
ment amoDe them concerning the injurious eff.
tects OF alcohol when taken beyond Ger taip
amount, and its dangers when INDUCED 10 ha-
bitually, however moderately, where it is not
required. DR.. Morris's suggestion of ale or
light wines, not containing more than certain
per cent. of alcohol may not make men teeto-
tale: bat, as he says, will tend to make them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

Returns thus far received indicate that the
Constitution adopted by the Alabama Conyenl
ton has been ratified by large majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

The Norfolk correspondent of the Petersburg
News writes: Some prominent politicians
speak running Senator J. W. Johnston for the
next Governor of Virginia. From ali the in
formation can gather, Hon. John Goode, jr.,
will be MIR. Johnston's successor 10 the United
States Senate. The election will take place
when the Legislature meets next month. Mr..
Johnston would stand good chance to be re-.
turned to the Senate leo the people say if it
we're not for the fact that be has held the posi-
ton for two TERMS and that he and Senator
Withers are both southwest Virginia men.
Underwater DOW has claim upon the Leg
islature in this connection, and Goode is the
the very man to succeed the chivaIrous John
ston. have also heard the name OF Colonel
VIM. Watts, of Roanoke county, mentioned as
probable candidate for the Guberpatorial
houors. l believe it is fixed fact that the
next Governor must come from the South
side country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

La confirmation ofthe dispatch 10 yesterday s
Gazette from Norfolk, we find the following in
a telegram from that city to the Richmond Dis
patch -"Orders were received on Saturdp
night at the hayward to fit out the Alliance,
the new sloop-of-war, at once, and get all the
other vessels ready tor steam without delay.
Orders we're received to-day to fit out for sea
Immediately the steamers Plymouth and Can
andaguia. Rumors are rampant"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

The rumor telegrapbed from Washington
that Postmaster Genera al Jewell was soon to
retire from the Cabinet. and that Treasurer
New was to take his place, is authoritatively
denied - tr ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

Orriu Marshall, who shot his wife at Slough.
ton, Mass, for alleged iuidelity, was found
dead yesterday at a house where be had en-
gagged q room. He had taken a quantity of
morphine, but the immediate cause of death
vas pistol shot through the brain. ,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

The burial of Joseph Guibord, iD the Catho-
lie cemetery at Montreal, Canada, took place
yesterday, under the protection of military and
police, 10 the presence Of the members of the
lnstltut Canadieu. Contrary to anticipation,
there was no disorder, and DO disposition mani
tested to interfere with the carrying out of the
order of the Privy Council. He is inferred in
a mass composed of cement and scrap metal,
that will render any attempt to resurrect BIN
prematurely, work of great difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17
" ASHINGT0N & OHIOR.R.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
N % @ u ID R u WI
SUPERINTENDENTs REPORT

The annual general meeting of the stock
holders of the Washington aod Ohio Railroad
Company was called to meet at the company's
office in this city to-day
At II O'Clock, The meeting was called to
order by the presideo, of the company, when
upon motion, $500.
Judge q. B. Bill, Of Loudouu county, was
chosen chairman, R Johnston clerk of the
company, acting as secretary.
Upon a call of the roll it was ascertaned that
there was not quorum present, there being
but POI votes; Whereupon motion was adopted
that the meeting adjoura subject to the call of
the Board of Directors or otherwise, according
to law.
The report of he president was not ready
10 consequence of The absence of a quorum of
the directors.
The following is the report of the genera,
superintendent:
GENERAL sUPERINTEEDENTs REPORT.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct l, 1875.
Hon. Le,ois Mckenzie, President:
The following report of the operations of the
| general SuperlntenGents de artment of the
| Washington and Ohio railroad, for the wear
ending September 30, 1875 is respectfully sub.
| mtted.
The books of the company show the following
results, viz:
RECEIPTS.
From transportation of passengers. .S44 IA C
FROM .relght. 47775 a.
From United States mail.....-.......... 2546 II
From Adams Express. | COS l9
Total .........."............".S96 672 90
| EXPENDITURES.
For repairs to engines Sc. 500 %
For repairs to passenger, msil, and
baggage cars...:........... .......... 1,Ol1 43
For repairs TO freight cars..-.-......... 995 %
For repairs to BRIDGES. ............. 1862 81
For repairs to track ................., 16 444 10
For repairs to depot and other busld-
:, lngs.":........... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 563 IS
| FOR repairs to tools IN repair shop. 227 81
Depot expenses .............."......... 1859 rs
| Running expenses including fuel, ad-
yertisag SC: ......... ., 435 9G
| Salaries OF president, clerk and treas-
urer, and general superintendent. e,o2o on
Lost gooas....... ......."................ 81 05
lakes, State and city ........"....".." 4,O97 u3
500 652 OS
q O2J A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

hev. Mr.. Glen snniug, of Jersey City scan.
ldai fame, has received call from the Presby.
.terian church Of Henry, I'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

Hussey's bank building, at Salt Lake City.
Utah, was destroyed by FIRE on Monday night.
The property vas insured for between $50,
and $50 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
I WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER II.
AZ already stated 10 the Gazette, the sAttor

s As already stated 10 the Gazette, the .Attor
ney General Of the State of New York, elect,
Mr.. Fairchild, has reafirmed most empha,-
cally the opinion which be gave as Deputy At
torney against the legality of savings bank 10
vestments 10 the District Of Columbia 3.65
bonds. The Journa! of Commerce says that it
vas known that powerful Inducements and
temptations were not wanting to procure an
other view of the case more consooant with
the interests of large holders of these securi-
ties. Had these bonds been recognized at the
State Attorney Generals Office as coming with
10 the definition of the statute which permits
savings banks to invest in stocks and bonds
for which the faith of the United States is
pledged to provide for the payment of the 10
terest and principal" that would at once have
given an added negotiable value to the bonds
iu question. The savings banks might have
purchased them to some extent at the rates
then ruling, but the great object would have
been attained by, the favorable opinion of the
highest law officer of the State advancing the
market price of the securities, and had the
savings banks of New York been led by official
advice to purchase these bonds, their influence
and assistance could have been relied upon to
procure from the next Congress an explicit as.
sumption Of the bonds 90 behalf of the United
States, thus removing the doubts which now
exist. The effect Of Mr.. Falrchild's course and
declaration, notwithstanding the opinions OF
other officials and lawyers will naturally be to
stop the tendency (if there were any, 10 the
savings banks to invest 10 these bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

The Tendon Times does not put much fait b
10 American diplomacy, or Gen. Grants word.
1t says: "A war between the United States
aud Spain on account Of Cuba would be all but
inevitable if American dispatches could be con-
strued as literally as those Of European coun.
tries No European government, would send
such note as that which President Grant has
caused to be delivered to the Cabinet Of Mad
rid, unless it we're ready to fight; aud any gov
ernment with sense Of set:respect would fight
rather than yield to such dictation. As there
is, happily, little reason to fear that President
Grant meaos to be taken at his word, We may
look at his demand quite calmly"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-11-17

A meeting of first mortgage boudholders OF
the Atlantic and Richmond Air Line railway
was held 10 New York yesterday for the pu:-
pose of hearing the report from the committee
Of trustees appointed to look after the interests
of the road. The report, after stating that u
decree had been obtained 10 the U. s. Court
for Northern Georgia directing sale of the road
in order to pay the interest due on the bonds,
says that all tbat-is now necessary before sell
ing the road is, to obtain those portions of it
situated 10 North and South Carolina, and re-
commends that the bondholders pay six dollars
per bond in addition to the two dollars already
paid. The report was accepted. r.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

A MARROW EscAPE.-A man and his
wife, seeking to break themselves of a
habitiof fretting and seolding, entered
into an agreement of this nature, the
one who first lost temper with the other,
or with the children, was to be pub
Gshed by the other as "seold." The
medium which this Illuminating intelli-
gence was to be communicated to the
world was not specified in the contract,
but the husband understood that it was
to be through the R,'ans,cicker. The
wife nearly bit-the end of her tongue
off in the first days trial, swapping up
the harsh words which tried to escape
her lips. But both were dismally peace.
full until the afternoon of the second
day, when the husband few into Q pas
sion simply because one Of tho children
polished his stoeking-foot with q black
ing-brush while be was taking his usual
nap. AT the first burst of anger his
wife quickly rose and put on her bon
net.
"Where are you goingt he in
quired suspiciously.
+" To punish you, she replied. 5y
"Oh, well, go ahead; the boys at
the office won't give me much Of q
blast"
But I'm not going to the printing
Office 60. .,.... .... .s., .. f,
"Where theng" he asked in sur
prise. @ '''.'
"To the Sewing Society" ~ -"
That brought him to terms, and dilong
and earnest he begged her not to make
his weakness known throughout the
length and breadth OF the land. Fl
naliy, in consideration of q new sill
dress, by him to be delivered, she
agreed to let him off. ieRu
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17
A sC1Enr1fIo PALLAoY EXPOSED,

The st. Louis Republican, says: F" It
was reserved for a boy out on Olive street
to produce new act to the old and Oft.
repeated drama of " A Dog with Some
thing Tied to His Tail II wasn't an
old oyster-can or split stick affair, but
something entirely new. The dog,
which was little black-and- tan terrier,
with an aristocratic air, was following
lady, and the boy was idling along the
street with o red toy-halloon which he
was holding by a string. It was very
large balloon, as large as those toy-bai-
looms ever grow. The lady passed the
boy and turned the corner. The dog
came along and was about to pass,
the boy also, when the urchin, i'm
PEELED by spirit OF evil, grabbed him.
Then, still further instigated by the
devil and curiosity, the boy tied the end
of the string in his hand firmly about
the dogs tail, about two inches from,
the end, and let go. The animal started
off with yelp to rejoin its mistress,
but it didn't regain her all at once. The
balloon Strengthened out the tailiin an
instant so that it pointed toward the
zenith with kind of excelsior ex-
preston, and the dogs motions carried
out the idea perfectly The wind fresh
ened up q little, and the dog's hind feet
were lifted off the ground, and then be-
gan series of remarkable but ineffec-t
tive movements on the part of the ami
NAL. 1t didn't seem to be q trained
dog but it turned somersaults and stood
on its fore feet and sung little snatches
of song as never any circus dog in The
world did. 1t would make the most
tremendous leaps and land exactly in
the spot it jumped FROM and then it
would settle down to work with its fore
legs and ply them at the rate of 2,000,-
600 revolutions minute, and get over
the ground in o manner that couldn'-i
have been supposed under the circum-
stances. The circumstances were pc
culiar, though, and the dog didn't, dpr-
ing the entire play, get beyond the
block. The red balloon soa, ed with all
the persistency of Columbia orators
hyperbole, and the terriers tail refused
to break. Then the dog got desperate
and bounded and struggled and vaulted
while the big balloon 10 the air bobbed
up and down like the cork on the line
of giant fishing for whales. And all
the while the animal sang. Finallyrhe
string broke, and the balloon shot up
toward the clouds. The dog disap-
peared at the same time, though the
boy noticed something like black and
tan streak reaching for seventeen blocks,
which lasted for moment only. The
performance as whole, had been a
success, but it left a bad impression on
the boys mind. He concluded his
schoolmaster must be fool. He had
been taught that body impelled by
two forces operating at right angles to
each other would take an intermediate
course. He had just seen that such a
body didn't get along ut all. sisF
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

out fear of carrying the contagion with
me. Carefully we destroyed every ar
ticle that could endanger our dear ones,
and started for Memphis with the pleas
ing certainty that, no accident Detailing,
we could travel by easy stages and
reach home before my boy completed
the second month of his little life. %
The unwearied tenderness that had
brought me back from the jaws of death
removed all discomforts from my Jour-
ney and arranged for all needful rest.
1t was early morning when we reached
the city and drove across to our country
like home. But the carriage, instead
of stopping before the cottage gate,
turned in the gateway of the opposite
house, driving up the wide, shaded av-
enue to where, upon the porch, Susie
was waiting, with our boy in her arms.
I could not ask questions then. 1t was
enough to fold my treasure in my arms
in utter thankfulness. But when Susie
led the way to the wide drawing room
furnished exactly as we had SO often
planned, I cried out in amazement. My
mother-in-law, leading me to sofa,
made me sit down. saying: r.,r
You must let me explain. Iwanted
to prepare pleasant surprise for your
homecoming, and Susie has arranged
everything for me- You will accept
this house from your loving mother,
will you not? I have won my lawsuit.
We never talked much about it, Susie
norI, because scarcely hoped to gain
it. My husband left me two hundred
thousand dollars. but his relatives dis
puted the will. After nearly three years
litigation, the case has been decided in
my favor. But Susie is my own child
and all I have is hers, so you must let
me give you the house you like SO much,
for your home and hers" e.a-a.s y
Il will on one condition. r...f. e
What is that p
That you come and share it with
us, there is no longer the width of II
great city between you and your child
rem, for you must never say again,
mother, that Susie is your only child
But you do not like mother-in-
law" ........- ... ..-
"I have had many foolish lihes and
disIikes in my life, / replied, " but
never one so utterly unfounded and idi-
otto as that one. whose basis existed
only in my imagination. Dosi not pun
ish me by refusing to come to us" 94o
Susie's blue eyes pleaded more e1o-
quently than my tongue, and the baby
struck in with a most coaxing COO,
SO Mrs. Gardiner consented. Whether
she ever repented cannot say, but l
know that from that day to this we
have bad happy, united home. I
do know that my own mother, had she
lived after my babyhood, could never
have given me warmer affections than
my wife's mother bestows upon me. I
do know that there is no name more
loved and reverenoed in my home than
that of Mrs. Gardiner, in any capacity,
whether as Susie's mother, the children s
grsndma, CT Nv, @ogWSa .IN.seAsy., ..~,~,..~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17
s,s- The San Apton;a (TexasI He,ul,

s9- The San Antonia (Texas) Herald
gives the following notice TO It's sub
seribers: Hereafter we shall publish
the list of the names of those who 60 a
fishing on the Lords day and fail to
send us string of trout. Perch aud
suckers have too many bones in them
to allow us to forget that the moral ele-
ment of our population look TO the
press to eradicate this growing desecra-
ton of the Sabbath .'st51.,J @ -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

To Cook A HUSBAND. good
husbands are spoiled in the cooking.
Some women go about as if they were
bladders and blow them up; others
keep them constantly in hot water,
whilst others freeze them by eonjugal
GOODNESS; some smother them in hatred,
contention and variance, and some keep
them in pickle all there lives. These
women always serve them with tongue
sauce. Now it cannot be supposed that
husbands will be tender and good il
managed in this way, but on the con-
trary, very delicious when managed as
llows:-Get a large jar, called the jar
OF faithfulness (which oil good wives
keep on handy, place your husband in
it and set him near the fire of conjugal
love; let the fire be pretty hot, but es-
pecially let it be clear, and above all,
let the heat be constant. Cover him
with affection, kindness aud subiection
garnished With modest, becoming fam
iliarity andspicsd with pleasantly; and,
il you add kisses and other confoction-
aries, lot them be accompanied with q
sufficient portion of secresy, mixed
with prudence and moderation. We
| would advise all good wives to try this
recipe, and realize what an admirable
dish q husband makes when properly
| cooked. ~ s'-'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

.E A Clergyman bsing much pressed
by lady of his acquaintance TO preach
sermon the first Sunday after her mar.
riage, complied, and chose the following
passage in the Psalms as his texts
Aud, there shalt beabnndance peace
while the moon endnreth.p sg tsaes Ell
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

So {; Do you enjoy going 10 church.
now?' asked q lady Of Mrs. Parting,
ton. La me, I do, said Mrs. Par-
tingfon. y Nothing does me 80 much
good as TO get mp early on Sunday
morning and so to church, and hear d i
populous minister dispsnse with the
gospel. /" , A,s
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

The WASHINGTON FAMny.--Now it is
claimed that the genealogical tree of the
Washingtons was good deal older
than the cherry tree-that it can be
traced back. in fact, to the twelfth CEN
tury. Mr.. Simplinson, Rector Of Rrigh'
ton, Northamptonshire, England, is
quoted as stating that the family lived
in his parish fifty years before their re-
novel to America, and that in the
Brighton Church the memorial tab
let's of the family still exist. Among
them is the following memorial OF Lau-
renee Washington, said to be the great
grandfather of Washington's great
grandfather: :. Here lieth the body oi
Laurence Washington, of Solograve, III
the county of Northampton; be married
the eldest d.ughter of ---- Butler. ol
Tees, in the county of Sussex, Esquire.
who had issue by her s sonnes and {
daughters, which Laurence, deceased
13 of Deer, Ammo Domini, Is g."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

FAyoRs THEM, - There's a school
ma am in Oneida county who lets her
best-behaved scholars chew her gum a
n little while. ,4 raa asa 4 eg
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

A ToUeH STORY. "A Colorado Yankee
has organized company to tame buffalo
for domestic purposes. Water is scarce
on the plains, and in many places the
pools are almost dry. Jack Thompson, +,
the manager. found that six barrels Of
cheap forty-rod whisky, poured in a
small pond would make the animals too
drunk to walk, and when once in this
condition they can be subjugated with
laughing gas and tanned in week SO
as to be yoked and worked like oxen.
When buffalo has once slipped at the
Intoxicating fount, he loses all control
OF himself and becomes slave TO bis
appetite, The Denver papers speak OF
the, enterprise in the highest terms.
Max CLARK, the secretary of the COM
pany, writes that they have seven thou.
sand animals in perfect training, and
nearly every ranchman in the Territory
has ordered from three to seven yoke
They are of great service for ploughing
and hauiing heavy freight wagons
through the mountains. A large boil
er for the new quartz mill at Fairplay,
ninety miles from Golden City, was TAX
en- over the road in three days. Oxen
would have required more than week
for the same trip. The bnffaloes be-
oame 80 attached to their drivers in a
few days that they follow them where
ever they 60; and when they can get a
taste Of whisky they rear up on their
hind legs and manifest every sign Of
Joy. A herd broke into warehouse
at Kit Carson and destroyed seventy
barrels of liquor, and the next morning
they lay in heaps all over the town.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

eS- The buckwheat crop of the Uni
ted States last year is estimated at 81
100 900 bushels. r. ....-t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-17

9d We ueas fhsmsans forre-organsb 3
ing the Repnhiican party in this 6tats, rs
said leadinR iowa politician, a Wqet.
ern man responded promptly BY t@le-
graph: viii ship to-day One barrss
whisky and one orator; inyoies ~ Z 81
nall. nll .-+4@4---4>~..-@.~-s,s---, ,lss Il
sz<- Get ahead of trouble and 4 j.
half cured. ts4ss ,,,... MN Ne ss9s
ss3 Iass in