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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06
LOST .asS'D FOGyN.D.

MONEY LOST-Lost, between one and two
Ixl o'clock to- day, on Washington street, be-
tween Franklin and Wolfe, . PORTMONAlE,
containing about S25O-two one hundred dollar
notes and the rest in smaller notes. The finder
will be literally rewarded by leaving tho same
at this Office ':. oct 5-3t =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

Il ANNE4'o OLD .Do,, DoMlNlON TONIC
These Btters arc the extract of the best and
most fevorabiy known Medicinal Herbs,
Roots, Barks and Berries together with sutR.
Gent Pure Old Cognac Brandy to preserve them
in any Misunderstanding, in elegant combina-
ton, superb Toric, Alternative and Diuretic.
They are confidently recommended in all casea
ofDyspepsia, Nervous Headaches, Indigestion
and Il heartburn, Weakness, Langor and Debll-
ity, Torpid Condition of the Liver, Obstinate
Constipation and Loss of Appetite. They are
also sure preventive of Ague and Fever.
Iney are pleasant to the taste, and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing dissgreeable
In them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy districts they will prove sure safe
guard against the diseases incident to such Sec
tons OF the country. Weak and debiiitated
females will derive great benefit from. their
In quart bottles, at 81 each. Prepared only by
JANNEY u CO.,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse las King eet Alexandria
Virginia sep rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

Pc. ICE REpoRT.-The following cases have
been rcpor.ed at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
Pat Hart, for disordorly conductor tho street,
WAS fined ard DISCHARGED
A'clnda Scott, colorcd, for vagrancy, was dis
Missed with reprimand
James Slums, an escaped prisoner from the
work house. Was sent back 10 his old quarters
Paterson cartwright. coiored, for an assault
upon John Penn at Fishtown, WAS recogniz ID
for further examination. The prisoner had re.
ce.vcd severe cut in the back with knife,
which he says was inflicted by the complainant.
Henry Lewis and Thomas Randolph, colored
llrenbe of the chain gang, and William Col
nus, desertlng sailor, were released from Jail,
Inc hist two having served out their terms, and
the lister put aboard his vessel.
George Brookes jr., arrested here and carried
70 Georgetown, charged with committing rob-
Derry in that city, was released as the charge
WAS not sustained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
NATL. BANK:
OfAleXanIria

in the State of Virginia, ut the close Of business
October lst 1875
RESOURCES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

PoToMAc FRUIT GROWERS The monthly
meeting of the Potomac Fruit Growers Associa-
ton WAS held in Washington yesterday, the
President, Mr.. Gilingham, in the chair. The
report OF the last meeting having been read, the
words IN the secretary's comments, Men grow
from within outwards, and that preachers and
doctors are unnecessary institutions" were OBJ
.j"ctcd to- and discussion arising the chairman
ruled 1t out OF order, and said that he would not
preside over the me sting If such bitter bicker.
lnrS were to be brought there.
MrP ID. Trnth gave IN account of the ex hibi-
ton o; fruit from the Potomac region at the late
Chicago fair
The president read paper on fruits and their
enemies, which had been compiled from long
exp rlcnce in fruit growing. He recommended
the study of entomology to the fruit grower in
Order t be better able to- combat the various
deprcdators of fruits. lie also read q short
paper on the location of orchards in reference to
ire adsptability of the soil to different kinds of
fruits
Mr.; S. II. Snowden, of Collingwood, exhib.
hcd tn" following specimens of apples: Smith J
cider, Csb5agehoad pippin, Paradise, Roxbury
Trn,set and spice, and the Heath cling and Seed
ing cling peaches, and the Seckel and Duchess
bears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

JEWISH Day OF AToNEMENT. The Israel
ties will have another holiday soon, Saturday
next, the S,h of October, being what is known
to them as the Day OF Atouemcut. The days
between the New Year aud the Day of Alone
meDt, are known as pentensiaI days, aud are
considered as time of preparation Tor the Day
of Atopement, which is tine of fasting. Four
days after the Atoneuent Day, the Festival Of
the TabernacIes will begin aud continue for one
week. The stores Of the members of the con.
eregatoDs here will be closed from D. u.
Friday until the same hour the following day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

Loss OF MONEY An advertisement iu yes
terday's Gazette offered reward for a lost
pocket-book The book contained $3.50, aud
was lost by Mrs c. T. Wood. to whom 1t be-
longed, while walking from her residence, on
south Washington street, toward the centre of
theci:y yesterday afternoon. She missed it soon
after she left her house, and upon retracng
her seps to fad it met two coorcd women, the
only persons 10 sight, who, strange to say, ask
ed her if she was ut looking for her pocket
book, but said they knew nothing about it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06
Slt2,aUc Wanted
BY
JAMES E. MCGRAW,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
aug 14-3m
WILLIAM MURRAY,
NJ MERCHANT TAILOR.

NO. 123 KING STREET,
Has Just received full and varied stock of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, which ne will
supply to the public at reasonable prices.
sep lin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

Personal. j Joseph f. Clarke brought up
splendid sample of coarse gold from the claim
owned by himself, Judson, Hays and Richey,
10 the San Miguel The specimen was taken
from four pans of dirt from the ditch. The
owDers have their slulce running now, and are
certain Of good pay. Mr. Clarke goes to Pueblo
very soon, thence to his home 10 Alexandria.
Va. He will return in the Spring. -La Pt,to
Miner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06
STEAMBOAT ATTACHED. The Washington

STEAMBOAT ATTACHED. The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says:
An attachment was issued last night, at the
instance of Smoot s. Perry, of Alexandris,
against the Upper Potomac Navigation Com
pany, and the steamer Mary Washington, lying
at the foot of Seventh street, was seized rs
surety for So, 7CO alleged to be duo for lumber
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

FRACTURED SKULL. An old colorcd man
named Wm. EIeliu, living near Fort Foot, was
struck on the head, last Sunday, with stone
by VIM. Gable, living in the same neghb9r-
hood, aud had his skull fractured, but was still
alive when people left the fort this moroiug,
aud it was thought would recover. Calle, il is
said, found Edeliu setting dogs on his hogs and
was 50 epragcd that he picked up stone and
threw it at hin with the result above stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-06

gzs- ORDERS and PHYSICIANS PRE-
SCR1PTlONS receive our most careful and
prompt personal attention, and every effort
made to maintain tie high reputation of our
old establishment. sep 16-2m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
PROPERTY REPRESENTATION NEEDFUL

To the EditOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: As | believe that you desire good gov
ernment will make suggestion or two Tor your consul
Grafton First cumulative voting Is bound to faL De-
cause no means be devised for minority to control
majority with universal suffrage; secondly property
the conservative element of society and government
Now II we can Undue the American people with the
idea that property Of right ought to be repre-
scented in the government, tho problem OF SELF
government is solved. Universal suffrage and
property going hand and hand will give the very best
that any people establish Let the Gov
ernment officers be divided into two classes one repre-
snng the people and the other property Say that the
President Vice President and members of the House OF
Representatives be elected by universal suffrage, and
the Secretary OF the Treasury, the AtorneyGeneral,
and the Senate be elected by those who pay
property tax Of not less than S5 500 The remainder
OF the Cabinet and officers could be appointed as now,
by the President except the officers OF the Departments
who should appointed by the Secretary OF the Treas
ury The same principle could be applied to state city
and county governments say tat the HoVeror; L.cu
Education, and the Lower House or the Legislature pe
elected by universal suffrage, and the treasurer Audto
ATTORNEY General and the Senate elected by the prop
ertyowners Now for county organization. Let the
Judges of the District Court. County Court, and
local magistrates Sheriff. Clerk, ana Recorder
be elected by universal suffrage, and the mana
gers OF the finances the assessors ana col
ectors OF the taxes the attorney of the county be
elected by those paving the property tax. The towns
and cities might be governed in the same way =,
Then ii might arranged that officers would pc d
recty responsible 10 those who elected them; Eacn
section would be actively alive to its own interest,"
and would check any bad legislation that might De at
tempted -
Trenton, La, May 90, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
HARD WORK TO BE EXPECTED AT SEA.

To the Editor OF The Trt0une
SIR: Much has been said in your paper re-
ferrng the treatment Of the Pacific Mail Company
cadets which be accounted for in very natural and
rational way, especially by any who is familiar with
sailors and ships. I, old shipowner in years long
gone by look grumblng and grumblers square in the
face because Of my experience in nautical matters.
have two sons in the employ of the Pacific Mail Com
pany, and they both went in through the hawse
hole" and expect to como out through the cabin
windows. They do not grumble at any bad treat
ment, because they went there to work their
way up, and they knew before they went that
work was the only way to advance in any business
And they are both Of them the way up because they
did and do work well and faithfully without grumblng
no matter what the work IL when il comes. They
don't work for wages, but work because II the only
road to success. Young gentlemen who come out
from afh expect To walk into the
cabin window will not succeed, although they
uniform My born and educated gentlemen, but
they know enough understand that work, hard and
faithful work. at all times is the only means OF success IN
any business worth having OLD SALT
Neir- York May 20, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
DRIFT OF SMOKE FROM FOREST FIRES.

TO the Edtt0r or The TrtoHhe.
SIR: During this week | have been too
busy to look into papers, and did not know that forest
fires had been prevailing in Pennsylvania. But after
cloudy day, Wednesday night between 10 and III
o'clock happened TO look out Of the window, and saw
the moon nearly tu high up In the sky, OF deep fire.
red color 1t not the pale, watery color which mist
or moist clouds would make, but dry, duh red have
no doubt II caused by the smoke from Pennsylvania
The wind at the time was from the south west, and
occasionally cloud would pass over the moon Ia the
northeast not like ordinary cloud, letting llght
through the thin edges but like piece OF black eloh
drawn gradually u picture and shutting Oh mo
light with sharp, jagged line The clouds were nowhere
to be distinguished from the general mass 81 SMOKE
except where they To pass over the moon race ao
exhibit their outline. The whole sky was black, not
star was visible. 10 remarkable phenoueh"n
that spoke of 1t the next day TO friend saying must
have been caused by smoke. When saw the paper To-
day they confirmed the opinion. Light rains nave isicn
on several ghts in the past week Could they nave
been caused by the cooling Of the heated ar from the
southwest The sunset tonight was extremely beaut
ful the sun shining through thick atmospheric with
deep red light and making the graceful masses vi ted
and yellow clouds IN the West have an unusually brilliant
asmect How MANY Of these phenomena 10 be at
trs,ted To- the hres Pennsylvania The movements
or such vast volumes Of smoke form another appropriate
field of for the mee0roogss Of tho woatbf
department ..
Nsw-Uavea. Conn, May 90. 1878.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
THE VALUE OF FISH CULTURE EXEMpLI
FLED.
LETTER FROM THE HON. X. b. II

LETTER FROM THE HON. Il. b. ROOSEVELT.
TO the Edttor OF The Tribune
SIR: The Superintendent of Fisheries of the
New-York Commission sent his to the Hudson River
on the 10th of May last TO commence the usual opera
tions OF shad Matching The results of the work dono
during the past six years fully 10 Justify the most
sangline promises OF fish cultursts The public press
has lately number OF articles upon the actual GUT
of shad" which has existed In our markets this year.
Such an event has not been recorded in quarcf oil
century during ars. PORTION OF which time the popu
laon muc than is nov, and when operations
in the PROPAGATION of sh al were first commenced ho
isheres had been far exhausted that Ia many places
they were being abandoned SO notable change Is re-
marabe and gives encouragement for still hsher ce.
leopment OF this branch OF natural food fesohris slad
have been selling in country districts Throughout ths
State OF New York for 20 cents apiece, not puy spoc
MEMS but fair-szcd fish, weighing from Ia pounds
each In the city they have been drug asd almost I'M
salabe any thing like ordinary prices Tue fishermen
do not receive much benefit from this couJ OF al
fairs although the yield far larger than hsctoore
but the people feel the difference in spite OF the Continued
exorons Of mlddlemen. who are dead weight uen the
reproducing interests of our country have letter
before me which says that the fishermen are taking
5000 a shad day at Barrytown whereas three years
ago 600 was accounted large average Yours very
respectfully ROBERT Is. Koo,EIsLr,
Yew- York, May %, 1875. Commissioner Of Fisheries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
NATIONAL SONGS.

To The Editor OF The Trfbune.
SIR: "Hail Columbia" "Thc Star Spangled
Banner" brakes American Flag" "Ye Sons of Column
big" "The Flag OF Our Union" by G.. r. Norris Co
umbia. the Gem Of the Ocean," and america" all
be found in the Appendix to Commodore Prebles His
tory Of the American Flag published In 1872 by Munsell
Of Albany and they accompanied with the history OF
their composition.
The history OF the composition OF the "sar spangled
Banner" Is particularly given In "Three Historic
Flags" by the same author privately printed pam
phet. reprint from paper published In the New En-.
gland Historical and Genealogical Register" for 1874.
The Hon stephen Salisbury Of Worcester Mass, few
years ago printed 10 pamphlet form monogram on the
star spansicd Banno paper teHl by him s~ioro the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
GOOD GOVERNMENT.

TO the EdttOr or The IftOnHe.
Sir: No truer words were ever uttered than
were yours follows "This establishing OF
government Of the people by the people and for the
people tremendous undertakings 1t is so large
fact rooted in history and philosophy that with our
hundred years growth and progress only 1T
is planted" How of the peopel Through their chosen
agents. if they really choose them. But IL choice Is
made by the people, but agents instead choose them
selves, how are the people true to themselvesl And
where Is a guarantee of fahulness in agentsl There
are limitations that the people are Hoodwinked and
blinded" by such seek place What true governments
may not be perfectly known. Hence government must
be an experiment until truth Is known respecting the
duties of governing II government Is by the people and
for the people" people can only be wisely governed
which is wisely instructed Whereof is instruction to-
dayi OF myths and isms;" Of forms and creeds; OF
facts and figures certain extent But every fact re-
yeaedi Admitted that candidates are just and fair
minded men, is it for themselves alone they seek place
or for others If for others, who the others When
proessed duty lies in fathfuness to the party or The
elan instead II the people, man be blessed through
governmental There noble exceptions; where sery-
ants Of the people true to the people. let God be
thanked for Them May there be more Of such men.
WelsbOrO. Penn, May 20, 1870. T. MICHAEL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
WOMAN AS A CONTRACTOR

TO the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR Nevada has just taken step toward
the widening OF woman's sphere" by allowing her 10
participate in tho paying industries OF lfe Readers OF
Mark Twains " Roughny IT. will remember his descrip
ton Of the plaza Of Carson Nevada and OF his adyen
t,lre there with the "buckng h0rse-his genuine Mex
can plug" Since his day the State Capitol has been
erected on tho plaza" but in other respects his descrp
ton will apply well when 1t was written ior
to this day has been the stamping ground OF stray
cattle and the lounging place OF Pues ana Wasnoes'
who there spend their ordly leisure in bapiaying or
gambling But the Of Improvement has dawned mere.
The last Nevada Legislature made an appropriation OF
S25 900 for fencing and adjoining the plaza to accord
with the growing taste and prosperity OF this bonanza
State Commissioners were appointed, specifications
drawn and advertisements issued soliciting bids
for the work woman who has been for several
wears prpcpal OF the "Sierra Seminary" In Car
son. and who has given ample proof OF bnsi-
ness talent as well Of cultivated literary
taste on reading the advertisement said to her associate
also woman, I'm going TO put IN pu 10 no
iron fence" At she dispatched letters containing
specifications to the largest iron manufacturers VI
Pennsv van and learning from them the cost Oh tn
iron and OF its transportation, she made an est, anu
sent i'm her bid among mutitudes OF others from san
Francisco, Carson, Chicago &c. Upon comparison VI
the bids It found that this womans was inc oWest
bid by $3.50 Accordingly the contract was awarded 10
her. Bonds for the due performance OF the WORK weo
required in the OF S11 600 which were nhiheuey
furnished by two OF the leading men OF Carson Wnen
the award was published last week, great was inc cnp,
of the councillors not much that they had LOST the
opportunity OF making few hundred doars out tnne
roman had rvaled them successfully On tne otler
hand many the CONGRATULATIONS ouereu ner ny INC
men of Carson. who willing that woman snouu NAYS
equal chance with In the pursuit OF "nle, merry
happiness" and fortune. and who gladly give her
speed" ="
Carson, Nep, May 10, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
sELFIsHNEss AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
n the Editor OF The Tri une.

To the EdU0r or The Trt0une.
SIR: Since your paper is regarded as one of
the educators and since believe, 1t rarely holds
TO any one-sided views Of culture think 1t would not
he aInss to place before tue public rule or two OF de
pormen" on conduct for The conversion Of those who
know not regard not the rights OF others at places OF
public entertainment. From what have observed at
such places there to be larg%lass OF Doth men
and women who consider themselves privileged to go to
free lecture and whatever seats he choose for
the benefit Of friends relatives or course family in
teres friendly interest and sefnterest natural
and cOmmendabe far they don infringe too greatly
the rights Of others. And II the family wish to sacr
flee for anothers good probably will say nay
although cutting off neighbours head to build up
family might be considered doubtful wisdom But when
the family insist having the heads OF all its neghbOs
and many heads Of strangers to boil up I'm the domestic
cadron, the injustice becomes little too palpablo for
general approval They want all the blessings for their
USE and would doubtless II possible, bottle up all OF
Gods air and sunshine and dew for themselves. For
tunatey they cannot accomplish this act. Any who
throws open the window may breathe the sweet air
and hear the songs OF BIRDS and the who
rises early and is up and away to the fields be-
fore the morning sun, may brush the dew from the
grass. Thus argue that when the public invited to
attend free ENTERTAINMENT the earliest corners are
entitled Ia the best vacant seats Certainly,
sentative OF family has right to seize seats for the
btueit OF other members who wish 10 come ut their
lsure FOR the husband who wishes to have his smoke
out" the who Is FESTIVE at long sitting, the
friend who is consttutOnally late. Such will
be able their sehshness long they
ful using their wives and sisters as watchdogs
seats they too nd0ent to for themselves and
these waicogs snap and snarl ut every one who wishes
occupy these seats II there Is plenty OF room and
person Is allowed to retain seat lie she should inter
any one claim, the seat 1t should he yielded gracefully at
least " not with IN apology. Almost without exception,
the person who dares " claim seat thus unusty held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
INSURANCE TOPICS.

THE HOTELS DECLARED TO BE DEFECTIVE IN sEcU-
RITY AGAINST FIRE-EXPULsIoN OF TWO COM
PANIES FROM THE LOCAL BOARD OF UNDER
WRITER'S.
At a special meeting of the local Board of
Fire Underwriters held Monday, report read by
the superintendent of Rates aud Surveys in relation to
the condition CT the hotels OF this city In this he makes
the following statements:
OF the 60 hotels, 81 have frame mansard roofs 80 have
wooden cOrrecs 90 have unsafe gasbrackets % have
have unsafe laundrics dryngroOms, 81 have uncov
cred lights III Easements wine-celars 20 have repair
shops In the buildings, 20 have unprotected boilers 20
have open elevators, while in all the sairways open
Thirty,three of these hotels have four OF these
several defects and not one or the whole
ounber exists without or more of
The SS9SS dsGGs All Of these buildings have beer
the proprieors have been officially urged 10 make the
DIRE underwrer and the insurer may be protected. and
TO afford protection to human life. Only II OF the 90
i've TO stories in hight with tort1ous passage
or halls, confusing 70 strangers under the most
Department and but few of them provided with appli
for extinguishing fire, while the sparse pro-
visions that made would in most instances, be
ess, having no organIsd BODY to use them in case Of
Mlly watched night and day BY competent persons.
psd experience has taught the fire underwriters OF New
sStchmon ho%eyer careful and trustworthy 'p0"
After further stating that the surveyors have
compel reform, and that the general reply to their
suggestions il, "There Is no necessity Tor us 10 spend
this money while we can procure as much INSURANCE as
We want at satisfactory rates." the superintendent re-
sommends that the necessary steps be taken TO amend
the building laws to authorize the correction Of
The present evils as well to prevent their Increase
After some discussion resolution passed that each
member OF the Board shall be furnished by the Rating
Committee with list Of all the hotels as indicated In the
Supernendents report, together with the actual condi-
Don Of each in regard to the defects named.
At adjourned meeting yesterday, when the subject
Al Ia Of
n the day. formal complaint entered against the Re-
sef and the Greenwich Insurance Companies OF this city,
Tor intentional violation Of the rules Of Board IN
writing below the Board rates In the discussion that
followed regret was expressed that these companies
Mould commit such acts Us " require their expulsion.