davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1875-12-11

In giving US credit for taking considera-
Bile interest in this question, cur. CORES
pondent is certainly right, but when he
calls upon US for suggestions in the mat
ter, which, at the present stage of the ques.
ton, must needs be of a practical nature to
be Of any value, we are bound to confess
our inability aud shall therefore not ven
ture any. We had, however, heard of
experiments on a small scale having been
made by Mr.. Hanson, as mentioned by
our correspondent. On application to
him we have been favoured with the fol-
lowing: He took o fuII-grown plant of
the thin-leafed species, which was found
to bear so leaves, weighing $50 lbs. For
the purpose of inducing fermentation, in
order the easier to extract the fibre, he
first subjected the leaves to a process of
pounding with q wooden mallet, on q
block of wood, for want Of what he con-
siders @ better method, viz passing them
through the rollers Of an ordinary cane
mill. The leaves being thus reduced to
a green pulpy mass, to which the fbres
were still ~adhering in an unbroken condi-
ton, he placed the bruised leaves in lay
ers, on a bed Of hay, in a tank, ia
such q manner as not to entangle the flores,
adding water sufficient to cover the whole
mass, on top of which he put another layer
of hay, so as to promote fermentation. In
this state the mass remained undisturbed
for three days, after which it was
found that sufficient fermentation had
taken place, so as to be ready for the heat
ing process, to which it was then subjected.
This consisted in drawing off the acid
water from the mass, covering this latter
we'll, and placing weights upon it. After
a period of 8 days more it was
found that the pulp had become decom-
posed or Shiny. 1t was then washed out
by pounding and rubbing in sea water, un-
til The fibre came out perfectly clean to
be dried in the sun.
Mr.. Hanson is of opinion that although
this process may seem a lengthy and la
borious one, it will be found to be practi-
cal and paying, especially if more suitable
cru shing and washing apparatuses were
used, as the result from this necessarily
primitive experiment has been, that from
one plant, weighing $50 lbs. (of which
one acre of land will yield, when planted
8 feet apart, about 5oO) 5 lbs. of fibre were
obtained. But although the expense in ex-
tracing this ibre would not be greater, in
bis opinion, than to prove remunerative, if
conducted, as of course it ought to be, on q
large scale with suitable machinery, the
question would still be left open, whether
it would not be more profitable to follow
the plan of o late correspondent of the
"Avis, "and prepare the raw material for the
manufacture of paper, as it would be pos
aibl@for owners even of small properties
to procure the necessary apparatus for
that purpose.
We take pleasure in recording in this
connection that several gentlemen are
making preparations for the planting of
the two species growing spontaneously
here in the island. They might do q
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worse thing. We hope the day is not dis
tant when the Sage and "Maran" of
many a hillside shall have been sup
planted by the "Noble Agavo."-ED.
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system, said to be SO much akin to
slavery =? Are not three-fourths of them
British subjects, who could not brook the
idea of anything approaching slavery8
And the fact of many of them after leaving
the Island coming back of their own free
will shows they don't at all look upon it
in this light
AS the foreign Banking Company is
Withdrawing their agency from here, which
has done a vast deal of good to the Island,
it would be highly recommendable if the
Government would use their influence and
get a Banking Company from the Mother
Country to take their place; if this was
established, am sure in ordinary times
few planters would apply for Bureau.
In conclusion, should the Labour Act
be abolished, then every Office in the Island
must go likewise, and the whole system of
Misunderstanding the business of the Island
be re-organized, so as to NICE the reduced
financial state which will be sure to fol-
low.
A~pologising for trespassing SO far on
your, it may be limited space,
lam,
Dear Sir,
A PRACTICAL PLANTER.
, 1875-12-11
To tho Editor Of the =" St. CrOix Avis"

TO the Editor of the "St' CrOlx AVIS"
Dear Sir,-As l take a great interest
an the cultivation of the Ag0ue in this
Island, feeling confident of the success
of those who would. give this thrift their
attention, you will easily understand how
pleased | was at seeing, yesterday, a
quantity, | think five pounds or more, OF
clean fibre which had been extracted ON
Estate Petronelia from one single plant of
the Agaue, and knowing that you take con-
siderable interest in this matter, and Deem
ing it important to many to learn as much
as possible regarding the easiest and most
economical mode Of extracting the fibre,
l venture to ask of you to furnish US with
the particulars of the treatment of the
leaves as adopted on Estate Petronella, with
any further suggestions which you may
make in the premises.
Trusting that you will excuse the trou-
bic which I may cause you, and assuring
you Of the best thanks of many,
I remain, dear Sir,
Your obedient servant,
nm $50 - -
, 1875-12-11

ST.. Croix, 10th December 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10
VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1875.

Thos. Moore, ESQ.,, Conservative County
SUPERINTENDENT of Fairfax county, requests
that a meeting be held in each Maglster-
ial district in that couoty at such place as
the District Superintendent may designate
on the Sd day of April list Saturday.
to nominate candidates for a Supervisor, three
justices of the Peace, one Constable, one
Oyerseer of the Poor, aud one Overseer Of
Roads for each road district; and to appoint
six delegates to attend a County Convention to
be held at Fairfax Court House Oh the 18th
day of April, (cou1t day. to nominate candl-
dates for a Sheriff, Commonwealth Attorney,
Clerk of the County Court, (wbc will eiso be
Clerk of the Circuit Court. Treasurer and two
Commissioners of the Revenue, and tor the
several Magisterial Districts. MIR. Moore, says:
Harmony and uoity are more essential to the
party now than ever before, and let me urge
that all differences be buried, all disscnslons
healed, aud that these meetings be attended by
every voter willing to stand by the nominees
and to cooperate heartily with the Couserva-
tive party. Harmony aud success in the coun-
ty elections in May will be a sure guarantee OF
success 10 November"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

In the special session of the U. S. Senate
yesterday, MIR. Ferry, of Michigan, was elect.
ed President pro tenn, in the absence Of MIR.
Wilson, the Democrats voting for MIR. Thur
man. Senator Booth, of California, was
sworn 10 and took his seat. MIR. Anthony sub
mitted the list of the standing committees as
re-arrauged, and it was adopted by the Senate.
The resolution to admit Pincbback was again
taken up, and Wr. Morton concluded bis argu-
ment in favor Of Pinchback. He was replied
TO by Mr.. Merrimon in opposition to the reso-
luton, aud after an executive session the Sen
ate adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

Some excitement was caused at the Capitol,
yesterday, by the bursting Of a gas pipe 10 the
Senate wing, which, however, did no other
damage than the tearing up of the tile pave
ment which overlaid it. The atmosphere OF
the corridors was saturated with the gas, but it
WAS soon shut off tor the purpose of repairing
the pipes. 1t is said that grave Senators who
were 10 the midst Of the perplexities arising
out of the consideration of Executive nomina-
tious, rushed from their chamber blanched
with fear, aud with reminder of the era of
Guy Fawkes, made way to the scene indicated
by the loud report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10
SEwS OK la IL DAY.
" IL shop the very age and body Of the 1tmes'

Mr.. Geo. H. Stuart, of Philadelphia; yester-
day received a cable message from Liverpool
announcing that the wellknown revivalist
preachers, Moody and Sankey, spoken OF 10
England as the American EvsugelistsS, com
menced their labors 10 London on Monday last,
and to ask the prayers Of Christians through.
out America for their labors in that city. At
Agricultural Hall, l~sIing,on on Monday
night it was estimated that $4,000 persons were
assembled in and around the hall.
A special cable dispatch from Rome to the
New York Freeman Journal announces that
at the Pro- onsistory to be held 90 Monday
next. Archbishop McCloskey, of New York;
Mouseigneur Ledechowski, Archbishop OF Pu.
sen aud Guieseu, in Prussia; D%eschamps. Arch
bishop of Mechliu, and Primate of Belgium;
Archbishop Manning of Westminster, and
Mouseigpeurs Bartolini and Gianneli, Of the
Roman Court, will be created Cardinals.
A number of appointments were sent into
the Senate yesterday by the President, anc
among them was that OF D. A. Pardee, to b.
United States District Judge for Louisiana, IL
place of the we'll known Durell. The DONNA.
tons Of Mr.. Orth to be Minister to Austria anc
Mt. N1dyudIu W uC u4iuickci W SpuSlautibop"
were confirmed yesterday.
The Ohio State Grange met 10 Columbus
yesterday. The annual report of the Secretary
shows that at the beginning Of the official veal
there we're SIT oranges in Ohio. Now there art
l, JAG in good working order, with 5000 mem
bers. Every county 10 the State was repre-
sented.
The Budget Committee of the Austrian
Richtratb have thrown out the special appro
~priatiou of$75, 900 which the Government pro-
posed to detray the expenses for the represen'
tation of Austria in the United States Centen'
nial Exhibition.
In the Dominion House of Commons on Mon
day night Mr.. Costigan moved his resolution
respecting the New Brunswick School law, and
made an earnest appeal on behalf of the Catho'
lie ministry of that province.
The Toronto Mail 10 its money article of yes
terday states that the financial crisis there may
be considered entirely a, an end, though money
will be tight for some time to come.
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church meets in annual session 10
that CITY to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The combination to form a ministry 10 France
has again failed, in consequence of NJ. Bullets
refusal to enter the proposed ministry, and the
general unwiilingness Of leading politicians to
Join a government the existence of which is
considered precarious. The London Hines
correspondent states that the ministry an
nounced Monday evening was upset by the
Bonapartists. who influenced MacMahou to OPP
pose the appointment of the Duke D'Auditfret
Pasquier. The Bishop of Orleans, in behalf
of the clergy, also opposed NJ. WALTON. The
Times correspondent says 10 the conference Cd
Monday President MacMahon, while urging
Nj. Buffet to enter the ministry, several times
threatened to resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The returns Of the election iu New Hamp,
shire Yesterday indicate the election of the
Republican State ticket, a majority of the Leg
~islature, and two of the three congressman.
The present Governor is a Democrat, having
been elected by the Democratic Legislature
The defeat OF the Democratic candidate yester.
day is attributed to the fact that the Prohibi-
~tiouists or third party men went over to the
Republicans. The Congressional representa-.
ton is unchanged, the Democrats gaining the
first district, but losing the third.
p. S. To-day's dispatches indicate a very
different result, aud look as if the Democrats
had carried the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

1t is stated that Mr.. French, Sergeaut-at-
Arms of the U. S. Senate, will probably be re-
moved, having incurred the displeasure OF
Messrs. Conkling and Spencer by removing one
of the messengers appointed by the former for
the reason that he was ~insolent to bis superiors,
and generally negligent of his duties, and of
Dir. Spencer by removing an obuoxiou, indivi-
dual who had been placed on the pay rolls at
the suggestion of Mr.. S., and who had never
rendered an equivalent for the money paid
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The Standing Committee of the Maryland
Diocese 90 Monday voted against both Bishops
elect DeKoven and Jaeger. twenty-five COM
mittee have voted on DR.. DeKoven's case, of
which nine have decided in his favor and six
teen against him. Only twenty Diocesan Com
mittees have as yet taken up DR.. Jagger's case,
and of these all but five have voted to confirm
him. A dispatch from Chicago, published
yesterday, states that the friends of DR.. DeKo-
ven have given up the hope. that be will be
confirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

George FL. Pcndletou, Of Ohio, accompanied
by Mr.. Saylor, a member Of Congress, and MIR.
McClain, of the Cincinnati Epquirer, were 10
Richmond Yesterday. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The friends Of MIR. Anthony, Of Rhode Is
land, we're greatly disappointed at the election
of MIR. Ferry as President pro tenn Of rhe Sen
ate, fully expecting that Mr.. A. would be
chosen. = Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

This weeks Mark Lane Express says that
since its last issue wheat has gained fully q
shilling 10 price. There is 6rmer feeling and
a better demand throughout the trade. Never
tbeless, speculation is wholly waiting. ";
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
/ OF THE STOCKHOLDERS In THE
PIEDMONT AND POTOMAC +. T., will
take plste at the reside zee Of MRS, HILLS, in
Rosslyn, Alexsndria county, Va. on THURS
DAY, the 25th day Of March. at II IN. ~.
CHARLES Ii. SRERRILL,
mar 1O-2w President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10
COMMUNICATED,

Colonel Cliford's attention, as S. p. is call
ed to the long standing nuisance on Union
street, near Wilkes. What is the use of put
ting a shell sidewalk and permitting a stone
cutter to use the very centre of the street as a
ward for his work ? | call upon you, Mr., S. ?.
to have this abated at once the public have
nut up with it long enough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The U. S. sloop Of war Huron, one of the
eight new ships ordered by Congress, was sue
c~essfully launched 10 the presence of three
thousand people, at Gosport navy-yard, on
Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The Culpeper Times says: "Mr. Francis
Weakly, living in this county, aud a pensioner
of the war of 1912, will be 100 yers old it he
lives until the 18th day of May next"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

G. w. Buttz, q lawyer, who figured in Rich
inond duriog reconstruction times, and who is
now a solicitor at Charleston, S. C., was shot
twice in that city a few days since BY a colored
dsteotive,-oa whose bail bond Butte had re-
fused to 20. The Wounds are not dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The standing committees of the u. S.Senate,
as arranged in the Radical caucus, were elected
yesterday Mr.: johnson, Of Tennessee, is on
the Committee on Foreign Relations. MIR.
Withers, Of Virginia, is on the Committees
on Manufactures and Pensions, and MIR. Joha.
SON is on the Committees on Postof6ces and
Post Roads, Revolutionary Claims and Patents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

A story is told of a New York reporter who.
fearful that be might not get the address
which was to be delivered at the funeral Of a
prominent citizen, knelt beside the preacher
while he was praying. distracted the %latter's
rear pocket, and forthwith carried it off. The
clergyman, thinking his paper had been lost,
delivered himself extemporaneously, but the
next morning discovered his error, bis written
address being printed in full in the newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

The publication of the Lynchburg Rcpubll'
can is to be suspended for q week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10
rG S-fLE OK Rent.

FOR RENT.-BRICK WAREHOUSE
{; No. "a King street, next to LIE therland's
coal yard. Pos: ession given i'm uediatoly. Also
STORE No. ia King street, Marshall House
Building, now occupied by Henry Wiidt Pos
session April 81. Enquire OF
NH Aim l.. GENTZBERGER & son.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Tho LARGE
EE5 THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, cover
ed with slate, on the east side of Royal street,
between Prince and Duke, now occupied By
Rev. DR.. Mitchell. For terms apply to
ian Diff CHAS. L. HOOFF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

EXPRESS ROBBERY On Saturday night
the stage which arrived from Lexington at
Goshen brought III the iron chest money to the
amount of 81, 500, to be delivered to Adams
express there, for forwarding. MIR. Goodle, the
agent of the express, there, being sick, Mr..
Gorden, a young gentleman acting in his place
received the money and deposited it in q desk,
ready to be forwarded Monday. Ga Monday
it was discovered that the desk had been forced
open and the money stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

FLOWER SEEDS.-A!nong numerous 9TH
l. ers, we will mention the following varieties:
Abrenia Umbellats, African hibiscus, China
Aster, Amaranthus Candatus, sweet Alyssum,
Bslsam Apple, BalsAm Pear, Bachelors But
tons, Balloon Vine, Climbing Cobies, Candy
tufts, Centranthus, Collinsea, Ciemati:, Canary
Bird Flower, Coxcomb, Canterbury, Bells.
Chrysanthemum, Cypress Vine, B:ue Didiscus.
Creeping Dahlia, Coreopsis, CsrnStion, Daisy,
Plant, Gourds, Psnsy or Heartsease, Holy:
hooks, Joseph's Coat, Jacobs Ladder, Lark
spur, Lupins, Mignonette, Mock Orange, Morn
ing Glory, Verbena, Heiiotrope, Portulscs,
China Pink, Sweet Peas, Scarlet Poppy, Scarlet
and Purple Sage, pe.uLia, Japan striped Maize,
Nasturtiun, Touch.me'Mot, Sweet William,
Ten Stocks Wall Flower, Sweet Violet,
Snapdrsgon and Zinnia. Vcrbena and Hello
trope are in papers ut Zoe each all the rest il
papers at SC each, or SOC per dozen. In quaMti-
ties of one dozen or more, We will mail tree OF
postage, to any address. OH receipt of price.
JANNEY s. CO., Druggists,
NH s lbs King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

REMARKS.-Thc market for Wheat is quiet
and unchanged; offerings of 2l0 bushels red,
with sales at l22. 1876 and l28 Tor good to strictly
prime. Corn is active and firm offerings Of
], 76S bushels mixed, with sales at 81, 9l1 and 81.
Rye end Oats are in ,ery limited receipt; nc
sales reported to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

EX-SENATOR NYE's CoNDITIoN.-The New
York Tribuoe ssys:-"Ser!ou, reports have
been in circulation recently concerning the
bodily aud mental condition of ex-senator Nye,
of Nevada. 1t has been learned from a trust
worthy source that be is slowly conv4lescing,
and that there is the most encouraging pros
poets of entire recovery from the nervous pros
tra.ion from which Mr.. Nye has been suffering
for many moths. The incIemency of the
weather has kept hin within doors since his
return from the South. and has SO greatly re-
tarded his improvement that it has been neces-
sary to give him the benefit of a change of
scene. He has been removed: accordingly, to
the residence Of a friend in the country. His
physician reports bis condition as most favorable
to a complete recovery"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. "A terrible accident
occurred pear Charleston, on the East Teuoes-
see and Virginia railroad, on Friday. The
bridge across the river at that place had been
seriously damaged by the late food. and was
repaired with temporary ~trestles. A train Of
fiat cars, loaded with rock, attempted to pass
over it, but the ~trestles sunk some three feet.
Braces we're placed on them, and the bridge
r~epairer Informed the engineer of the train
that it was safe to cross. Mr.. Holloway pro-
tested that it vas DOT, but was persuaded to
cut loose his engine from the train, and make
the effort with that alone. He had gone but a
short distance wheu the bridge broke, and the
locomotive was doubled up on top of the ten
der, and Mr.. Holloway caught between them,
and his body literally crushed in two, of course
killing him instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10
COI'.7RT.NERSHIP .yOTECEs
( y ? A < T N Z R S II l p

q Il " - d
The undersigned have this day formed a CO..
partnership under the name anu firm Of
w. A. JOHNSON & CO,
for the purpose of conduc ing the
POTOMAC FRESH AND SALT FISH
BUSINESS
in all its branches, at the old stand OF W. A.
Johnson, Fish wharf, and all orders entrusted
to them will receive their special attention.
Their we'll known reputation in the above bus.
mess is offered ss an inducement to customer,
who may depend on getting VIVA: they order.
w. A. JOHNSON.
w. JAVINS.
w. II. SMITH.
marG-3m &. E. PRICE.
HAVING purchased the interest of Mrs. H.
Ill b COOK in the firm of HENRY COOK
q co, the partnership is dissolved, and the bus
mess will hereafter BE- conducted by the under
signed under the same Dame and style, the new
firm assuming all the liabilities OF tEe old.
HENRY COOK.
Alexandria, March LIST. 1875.
M THOMAS B. HUDSON is admitted as
XY1 a partner in my business from this date.
The business will be conducted under the style
of E. j. MILLER s. co. With many thanks
to my old customers for the liberal patronage
extended to me, | ask q continuance of the same
to the new firm.
ian l-eo3m Z. j. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

COAPSl SOAPS
y | have thls day received a large supply of
Toilet Soaps direct from mandatory. Price
from SC to 35e per cake. Csll and examine.
W. +. CREIGHTON,
feb IL IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

FOR RENT-The DWELLING HOUSE
aa$s No. Is south A lred street, containing eignt
rooms, and bath room also with stable in the
rear. Apply to
4. S LEADBEATER s. BRO.
mar 10 ey1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-03-10

BALTIMORE CONFERENCE NJ. Il. CHURCH,
SOUTH AT the session of the Baltimore Con-
ference of the NJ. E. Church, South. 10 Wrsh-
iDgton, yesterday, locations we're granted Rev.
H. E. Johnson, of Baltimore, and Rev. W. T.
Caruthers.
Mr.. I. S. Magruder, of Baltimore, laid be
fore the Conference the report of the joint
Board of Finance. The report showed a de-
crease 10 the Bishops fund, as compared with
last year, of $l9S, of $232 in the education
fund, and 1886 90 in the superanuated fund.
Rev. W. w. Walker, Of Va, Was introduced
to the Conference.
The Committee on Memoirs submitted
obituary notices of Rev. W. S. Baird, Rev. s.
s.. Nixon, Rev. Richard S. Shreve and James
NJ. Haynes.
Appropriate tributes of respect were paid to
the memory of each ofthe deceased Gy minis
ters who had, during their lives, been especial y
associated with them.