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DEALHAMS MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY
CLOTHING
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISH'G. GOODS
Comprising the finest Suits of Clothing, and
variety of the latest novelties IN Furnishing
Goods. Among the latter, just received, a full
line of
FRENCH KID GLOVES.
which will sell on condition to return the pur.
chase mony without gainsay for any that msy
rip or tear.
MY PRICES ARE TO SUIT THE TIMES
Call early at 3. DEALdAMo .,
The Fashionable Clothler,
mv13 No. 50 King street
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BTEAHROHTS.
@h STEAMBOAT NOTICE.

ILL
After FRIDAY, May 18th, the steamboat
MARY WASHINGTON will discontinue her
daily trips, and make trips on alternate days
over the same route viz: Leaving Washington
for Glymont and intermediate landings MON
each week, at 9 o'clock ~; returning at
O clock p. m.
On those days she can be chartered for even
ing excursions.
On TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SAT-
URDAYS of each week she can be chartered
for day and night excursions
For information apply at the Office of the Po-
tomac Ferry Company, foot of Seventh street,
Washington, or on board.
~aass MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
SaAAA& STEAMSHIPS.
The line consi oi the following frst-class
outside steamers
3: 9: KNIGHT: ..... Capt J; K. Chichester
viii leave New 7 ork EVERY SATURDAY
1ria EVERY FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock.
All freight must be on the dock by 9 am.
ROOE s JOHNSTON,
Agents, No. Prince street.
Agent in New York,
j. G. KENYON,
my 81 226 South ST.. Pier No. Al East rivor.
eE~ WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK
.{.ss sssssiSsa STEAMBOAT LINE.
SPECIAL NOTICE-The Washington and
Norfolk Steamboat Line having purchased the
new and elegant steamboat
JAN E hOSELY,
will resume their business ON THURSDAY,
April lst. The Mosely will run as follows
Leave Norfolk THU KSDAY, April LIST, and
Washington for Norfolk, stopping at the prin-
cipal river landings, EVERY MONDAY and
TIL U RSDAY thereafter at 3 p m. Returning,
leave Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY and FRI
DAY at 8 y. N.
For freight or passage, having superior &C.
commodatlons, apply to
F. A. REED, Agent
NH u Janney's wharf.
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oFTHE
REMAINDER OF JOHN T. MITCHELL's
STOCK OF
FIRST CLASS FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS.

Commencing on MONDAY, May slst, at 10
O clock a. NJ, and continuing daily until every
thing is sold, l shall offer the balance of my
stock at public auction. -
a desirable line of Black Goods, suitable for the
present and fall season. Plain and TWilled De
Beges Llama Cloths, Pongees, Linen Lawns
Cameis Hair Cloths, Skirting Materials, Mo
hairs, Cashmeres Scotch Ginghams, Plaid and
Striped Sutings, and many other desirable zap
RIGS for Spring White Go9as o. a1 all c sne
ored Silks; Lace Points, Jackets and Nantes
Plain and Fancy Handkerchief; Plain and
Striped Hosiery; Corsets, Notions, &C.; Ladies',
Gentlemen's and Children's Underwear Tow
els, Napkins, Doylies; Shifting, PILLOW and
Cottons Prints White and and Colored Elan
nels; Waterproof Cloths; Ladies Ready made
Garments; Shawls, &C., Sc.
The above goods will prove to be of as good
qualities as any of their kind | have ever kept.
Parties in need of them will find it to their ad-
vantage to attend the sale.
JOHN T. MITCHELL,
s3l Pennsylvania Avonne,l
my 2S-lw Washington, D. G.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF DESIR Alb L E
LAND.
By virtue of deed of trust from Chas. Camp
bell and P B. Stilson, recorded IN llber ", page
727, of the land records of Prince William CO.,
d
to the highest bidder, at Manassas, on SATU K
DAY. the 3lst day. of July next, desirable d lie
tract of land, containing FOUE Hut DRED
ACRES, more or less. This property lies ada
cent to the thriving town of Manassas, on the
Virginia Midland Railroad, about one hours
ride from Washington city. The improve CA
ments consist of three comfortable TEN ANT Ha
HOUSES, and an orchard of young and thrifty
fruit trees. The land is susceptible OF the high
est state of Improvement, and can be very con.
veniently divided into three or more farms.
Terms of Sale: ,635 cash on day Of sale, to-
gether with all costs attending the execution OF
the trust S2,059.S7 on the 22d OF December,
1873, with interest from the 1st of January, 1875
So $50 81 Oh the 9th of February, 1880, with in
terest from the 1st Of January, 1875, and the re-
mainder, if any, on such terms as the parties ln-
0~ ROBT. c. WEIR,
Pr. VIM. CO., my 27-eots Sub. Trustee
By Green e. Wise,
GReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
A S EXECUTOR OF THE LATE WILLIS
II HENDERSON, will sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder in front Of the Bank
ing House of Burke & Herbert, corner King
and Fairfax streets, on SATURDAY, the 9th
day of June. at II H.
$1,000 Consolidated Va. Coupon Bond.
$47.3 80 Blue Virginia Scrip.
S523 81 Deferred Virginia Scrip.
$500 Corporation of Alexandria Bonds.
One Gold Watch one pair Gold Spectacles,
and lot of Silver Table and Tea Spoons
Terms cash. u. MASON,
@- A gentleman will sell at the same place
and time $4,000 Clarke County Coupon Bonds.
nv N-ts
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60 BALTIMORE Tim C. J
POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt. j. T. Barker,
will lesve pier IL, Light street, Baltimore, EVE.
RY TUESDAY, at 4 p. m. Returning will
leave Alexandria EVERY FRIDAY at four
o clock p. NJ.
The steamer SUE. Capt. James Harper, will
leave pier 10, Light street, Baltimore, EVERY
THU RSDAY, at 5 p. m. Returning will leave
Alexandria EVERY MONDAY, at pm.
Freight will not be received after F. m.
Both steamers will stop each way al their re-
speclive river landings.
For further information apply to
j. BRCDERS u co. Agents,
NH II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
BY Green Il Wise,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.J
PUBLIC SALE
MILLS,

- - -
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Under authority of the decree of the Corpora
tan Court of Alexandria, Va made on the 9th
day OF February, 1876, in the suit of l.. A. Won
Hoffman, VS.. John II. Russell, the subscribers,
Commissioners of the Court in said cause, will
sell ut public auction, at the front door of the
Court House of said Court, on
MONDAY, JUL Y II, 1876,
at u M, the property at the foot of Duke street,
Alexandria, Va, known as the
PIONEER MIL IS,
including the CoOPERS SHOP, with ali sp-
purtenances.
Terms: sic, sc cash the residue in two
equal instruments payable, respectively, Octo.
Der lst, 1876, and October lst 1876, with interest
from day of sale to be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser and lien on the property. Title
to be retained till full payment. Buildings to
be kept insured in an amount equal to the
amount remaining unpsid and policies to be
assigned. Property to be resold at purchasers
risk on his failure to comply with terms of sale
or to secure and discharge the deferred pay
ments. ). FERG SON BEACa,
LINDEN KENT,
my 12-eots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
TIE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE2.

A PLEASING INCIDENT occurred in the Young
Mems Christian Association Convention. That
body was engaged in taking subscri ptions to
raise money for carrying on the work OF the
Association. The President had vacated the
char, and gentleman from New York was
conducting the business. Some ten thousand
dollars were soon subscribed. Wit and humor,
prevailed among the members, and smiles and
cheerfulness were on the countenances OF every
body. A gentleman arose and said he was re-
ouested by Miss Mary Lee, the daughter Of
General Robert 4. Lee, to subscribe ten dol,
lars for her, The announcement was received
with rapturous applause, and immediately, oy
President to convey to Miss Lee. 10 some ap,,
propriate manner, its appreciation OF her kind
interest in their work. The gentleman from
New York, upon putting the question, re-
marked that the name OF Lee was known to all
and the day would come, if it was not now,
when it would be respected and honored by
everybody. Evening Neaos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

John Chinaman, when he wants to hatch
fish, after having collected the necessary spWan
from the waters edge, places a certain quaint
ty 10 an empty hens egg, which Is sealed up
with wax and put under sitting hen. After
some days they break the egg, empty the Try
into water we'll warmed by the sun, and there
nurse them until they are sufficiently strong to
be turned into lake or river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
WARRENTON BRANCH.

Conn ectlon between Warrenton and Mali
Line, to and from North and South bound Mail
and South bound Express Trains.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Passenger Train daily, except Sunday, be.
tween Strasburg and Washington: Leave Stras.
burg 400 o. M, arrive at Alexandria s 80 g. m.
and AT Washington $50 Il. N. Leave Washing.
ton 4. 90 p. M, Alexandria Las p. M, arrive 81
Strssbnrg 9 30 p. m. Good connection st Man
assss Junctior with Main Line Mail Train both
South and North bound.
At Washington. full connection with North
and West; at Danville, to and from South and
Southwest; at Lynchburg, twice daily TO Mem.
phis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Arkansas and Tex.
ne, and, at Gordonsville and Charlottesville,
with double daily train, on Ches. & Ohio 4. T..
East and West.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS run through mith
out change 6etaoeen Baltimore and Nc,o Ortso,,s
via Lynchburg, East tennessee aid Atlantis
Limo.
Excursion tickets to all the Summer Resorts,
on sale after lst June Lowest rates to all points
&. j. FOREACRE, Gen. Manager
j. M. BROADUS, q. L. A. my
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

Laslies' Misses and ChlIdFeh'S bOOCs,
Shoes and Slippers.
We are this day receiving full line of La.
dies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Spring and Summer, en-
bracing all of the latest styles We solicit pur.
chasers to call and examine for themselves,
they will be sold at low prices:
NH % w. B. WADDEY. IA King at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
TWO TRAINS DAILY, EXCEPT Sun.
DAY, BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA
AND ROUND HILL.

Leave Washington at a. m. and 4 p. m, ana
Alexandria At $40 q. III. and 40 y. m. Pass
Leesburg going westward at II. 20 4. III. and
GO D. ~; and arrive at Round Hill al Il IN
ami p. nj. Leave Round Hill al 90 II. m
and II 30 p. M; pass Lcesburg, going eastward,
at 6 n. M. and 10 p. M. and arrive at A!s&nn-
dria at g. IS u. IN. and 3.l5 p. M and at Wash
ington at $50 q. m and $50 p: m.
@s- Passengers from Washington Will take
the Washington and Ohio cars ut the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station Al u. III. ana i y.
M. and go through to Round Hill without
change Of cars.
The .. 10 a. H. train from Alexandria and l2.&O
D. m. train from Round Hill connects At Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line ct Coaches
for Snickersvlle, Bcrryvile and Winchester;
also with Reamer's Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middleburg.
Both trains. westward, make close CONNECTION,
at Vienna with Sisson's Line Of Stages for Fair
fax Court House.
Communication tickets, 8 cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
r. II. HAVENER,
ap 20-tf Goncral Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
pROFEsSIOsS.4L CARDS.

A CARD. -Circumstsnce rendering it de-
n sirable that 1 should locate in Baltimore l
have transferred my DENTAL Practice in
Alexandria to DIR. D. N RUST. He has been
for SO many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement. his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. / cordially commend HIM
to the favor of my friends and patients, as well
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, have been favored.
JAMES B. HODGKIN.
A1eyandria Va mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
;.GEh SPECIAL NOTICE.

On and after SUNDAY, March 2lst, regular
HOURLY TRIPS OF BOTH FERRY BOATS
will be resumed on the route between Alexan-
dra and Washington.
On April lst and thereafter the trips of the
Boats will be made from either city according
to the following schedule
7.30, $50 $50, 1880 and 11.30 q. M, and IL 80,
l.30, 2.3O, $50, 430, $50 and 6. p. m.
The Sunday trips will be as usual
s. s. HOWISON,
NH 10 President Potomac Ferry Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

MORE NEW DRESS GOODS-May 9lst,
VN lS75-We open to-day line of the cheap
est Iron Frame Grenadines ever offered in this
market, ranging in price, from 37aec. 45c, 6oc,
Alpacas at She, 45c, SOC. &C., &c. ALI first
class standard Calicoes at loo.
D. f. bRASHEAR,
nv No. 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

MOUNT VERNON PURE WHITE
lA LEAD-a very Superior article, and at
lower price than other standard brands. A large
supply just received and for sale by
an rs f. s. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

DLACK ALPACAS-More Of those cele-
ID brated Alpscas, of which we have sold so
many and have given such general satisfaction;
They are of beautiful color and finish and will
be sold cheap.
nv ~ -. +. WHINE w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

TOL. RICHARD L. MAURY,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR ATLAW,
1915 Main street,
RICHMOND, VA.
@- Special facilities for prompt COLLECTIONS
throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Money
invariably RENTED on day of receipt.
Refers to: Gov. Jno. Letcher, recent partner
Lexington, Va; Gov. Jas. l.. kemper, Rich
msnd Va; Hon. K. NJ. T. Hunter; r. a.
Msury s. Co., Bankers; Messrs. Barring Bros.
& Co., London, England; j. X. Glliat s. Go,
London, England.
Richmond, feb IDLY
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.HVCTIOT SAkES.

washington, D. G. Advertisement
GALE AT AUCTION
OF THE
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BALTIMORE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD
RESTAURANT,

Situated in the Depot Building, corner of 9th
and streets, Washington, D. 9.
~-Open from a. m. to II p. m. daily.
All dishes served at short notice
DESHIELDS u CO., Proprietors.
m~Also UNION DEPOT RESTAU RANT,
North Charles st.. Baltimore my 22-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

XyORSTED DRESS PRINCES.
w Rec lived this day, per express, twenty
pieces of Caterpillar Frnges, in all shades, 1T
twenty five cents per yard, at
anI G.. G., BERRY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

CPECIAL NOTICE.
THE STEAMER PILOTBOY, IT,.
[Capt. w. H. Byles,l .&E asssSa Z
Will resume her regular trips to Currioman
and the River Landings. commencing TUES
DAY, March I'd, leaving Alexandria from her
wharf at 7:30 q. m. every TUESDAY and SAT-
URDAY; returning WEDNESDAYS and
SUNDAYS. For freight or passage apply to
f. A. REED Agent,
feb 25-tf Janney's Wharf.
YDE'S STEAM LINES
" TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES.
DAY, and leave Philadelphia EV-
cry SATURDAY, st II o'clock m. 5000
from Pier No North Whsrves.
This line connects ut Alexandria with the o.,
A. s. NJ and w. IL .. 4. Rs, anc. at Philadel-
pha with the new and popular Iron Line,' for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
FREQ of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sxty-fve hours. Through rates and Though
bills Of lsding given. Insurance guaranteed At
less ban usual rates.
Agents:
e. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. ?. CLYDE g. CO., Philadelphia
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. 9.
jan SIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

FOR RENT OR SALE-Thst desirable
UNWILLING No. II south ST. Asaph st.,
near King street. formerly owned by r. d.
Miller Price $1,000. Apply on the premises
NV 3-aotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

DOBERT YOUNGEK'S SCOTCH ALE,
u and Bass IS Co.'S English Ale and Brown
Stout, just received and for sale BY
GEO. McBU2NEY s. SON,
sp 13 l66 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02
NHOICE FAMILY FLOUR.

100 barrels j. T. JANNEY'S SUPERIOR
FAMILY FLOUR, made by the new process,
equal, if not superior, to any on the market
We can recommend this to the trade as q
strictly choice article. For sale by
INV lin WASHINGTON & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-02

THE PRAIRIE HENS CIGAR is the best.
l. Another lot just received Try them. Price
low. GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
my29 166 and ITO King street.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-10-28
A Fatal Dream.

Last Saturday evening Niles Taylor, of
Smethport, drove out of town with q
friend. While returning home his car
rage broke down, and to save himself
from falling he was obliged to jump from
the vehicle. After considerable trouble
he succeeded in getting the carriage in
condition to continue his journey home.
Arriving there, he put up his horses, and
going into the house, went to bed. His
wife and son, who had been to the store,
returning shortly afterward, the former
went to Mr.. Taylor's room and found
him sleeping. Without disturbing him
she went out.
When she returned some ten minutes
later the bed was empty-a door at one
side of the room stood ajar-and, com
pretending the situation at s glance,
Mrs. Taylor rushed to the door. One
look confirmed her worst fears, for there,
PROSTATE on the ground, eighteen feet
| below. lay her husband, helpless and
grooming with pain. Assistance was al
once summoned, and he was carried into
the house. Drs. Mccoy and Freeman
pronounced his case hopeless. DR.
Moore, of Rochester, agreed that the In
iuries were fatal, but that he might live
for two weeks; still, he was liable to die
any day. Mr.. Taylor's mind is clear
and he is settling his business matters a
fast as possible. How he came to fall
| FROM the door no one knows. All tina
he remembers is that he went to bed ant
dropped asleep, and when he awoke b
was on the ground and helpless. It i
j supposed that he was dreaming of tn
accident which had happened only
short time before, and, while dreaming
sprang from his bed and leaped through
the door. Northern Tier (N. 70 Re
porter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-10-28

the other day. Two well-known citizens
came out of store, of which one was
the proprietor, intending to go some
blocks distant on a business errand In
which they were mutually interested. In
front of tie store stood horse and
buggy, and each of the gentlemen was
curiously seized with the idea that it be-
logged to the other. Thus believing,
No. said, in casual manner, that lie
would drive No. 2 down meaning,
of course, that he would drive his (No.
2's) team for him. No. 2, fully belev-
ing that the team was No. is, was moth
ing 10th, and the pair got into the buggy
and drove to No. rs office, where they
disembarked and went in. The business
transacted, No. 2 came downstairs and
returned to his store without a thought
of taking what he supposed was No.
rs team. The latter had hardly re-
sumed his occupation when there came
into his Office, in much heat and a boil
ing rage, man who observed, without
preface, that he had heard of these 49,
horse-thieves, but he didn't suppose that
he was one of them, and, further, that it
was a - mean trick to take
mans team in that way, and if there was
aw in the land it should be used, with
much more to the same effect. OF course
No. wanted to explain, but it was
long time before the real owner of the
would listen to any explanation,
50 firmly was he convinced that it was a
case of premeditated larceny. He finally
became satisfied, however, that it was a
Iudicrous mistake, and hearty laugh
was INDUCED in, followed by "drinks
for two"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-10-28
skilIful Cookery.

Americans who dine with the Chinese
are surprised at the perfection to which
they have carried their cooking. Dur
mo a recent Chinese banquet in San
Francisco, an orange was laid at the
plate of each guest. The orange itself
seemed like any other orange, but on
being cut open was found to contain
within the rind five kinds of delicate
iellies. One was at first puzzled to ex-
plain how the iellies got in, and giving
M that train of reflection, was in worse
quandary to know how the pulpy part
of the orange got out. Colored eggs
were also served, in the inside of which
were found nuts, jellies, meats and con-
fectionery. When one of the Americans
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-10-28
Ventilation az Closets.

Too little attention is paid in the con-
struction of closets to their proper ven
tilation. It is not always convenient to
have closet door stand open, and, # it
were, full ventilation cannot be secured
in this way. There should be window
or an opening of some sort from the
closet to the outer air or to hall, SO
that current of air might remove any
unpleasant odors arising from anything
that has been worn, from shoes, or from
ANYTHING else kept in the closet. A gar
ment that has hung up for q length OF
time in a close closet is as unfit to wear,
unless it has been thoroughly aired, as
though the unwholesome vapors it has
absorbed were visible to the eye. The
charm of clothing new and clean lies far
more IL the absence of these yapors than
many people are aware.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-10-28
The Washington Monument.

The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Graphic writes "In noting
the evidences of improvement in our
beautiful city I must not omit to tell you
of the prospect, which is daily brighten
ing, for transforming our national eye
sore-the Washington Monument-into
an ornament for the city and an exponent
of American patriotism. The Monument
Society has in good earnest begun the
work of collecting subscriptions, and
large sums have been already subscribed.
The State of New York has pledged
$40, 600; New Jersey, 5000 Connect
cut, So, 900 and Minnesota, 81, 900 and
appeals are to be made to the Governors
Of all the States. An appeal is now be-
ing made to all the societies and organ
izations of the United States, and there
are some 10000 of these, including Ma
sons, Odd Fellows, Knights Templar,
Patrons of Husbandry, and Orders of
Mechanics. To none has the appeal
been urged in vain, and large proper
ton of these societies has already re-
sponded most generously. Last week
| the Grand Masonic Lodge of Illinois APP
propriated the sum of 81, 900 for the use
of the Washington Monument, and ac-
companied the appropriation with reso-
luton eloquently expressive of the rev.
erence which as Masons as well as
Americans they felt for the illustr1ous
chieftain who was one of their fraternity.
The Grand Lodge urged all the lodges of
Illinois to follow its example in appro-
priating money for the continuation of
the monument, each lodge according to
its means. The agents of the Monument
Society are busily at work seeking sub
scriptions, but there is no possibility of
howl being raised about monument
ring, for the agents are not author
lied to collect money-only subscrip-
tions-and the money is to be forwarded
when needed directly to the treasurer of
the Monument Society, Mr.. +. B. Har-
rison Smith.
"The monument has stood in its pres.
emit condition for more than twenty years
without the means to carry on the work
It is now TIA feet high, and when com
pleted will be 485 in height, plai1
obelisk, with stone terrace approaches
200 feet In diameter. It will cost $780,,
900 to finish it.
'sWhen Congress meets, the Monu
ment Society will lay before that body q
memorial asking, Oh behalf of the monu
ment, the money intended by the appro
priation of $500, 900 by Congress N 179
: to be devoted to the erection of statu
to George Washington.