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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28
libSAE. ssIsEyIrisLS,

The value Of Imports received at this port
during the month Of September was $4,49O.
The Circuit Court for this county. Judge
Keith to preside, will commence on Wedues-
day night.
Among those T".cnt at the Bcnning's Bridge
races yesterday, were several Alcxandrians,
who report the sport as excellent.
1t is understood that Mr.. Williams, the Radi-
cal nominee for State Senator, has, since his
letter accepting the nomination was written,
withdrawn from the canvass.
Mc-scrS. James II. Mclean Il Co., opposite
the Gaz tie office. have received another supply
of those delicious Saddle Rock and Hampton
Bar oysters.
John Scaton, the mammoth colored watch,
man in the office of the Equitable Life Insur-
aucc Company in New York city, and formerly
a member Of the Board of Aldermen of Alex.
| andra, was lu this city to day.
Ben Banahan, coIorcd, an escaped member
oil the chain gang. Was rcarrcsted, yesterday
| evening. after prolonged chase, during which
he fell through the bridge on north Fairfax
| street
| Among the dodgers at the station house, last
| night, was women who said her namc was
Mrs. Smith, and that she once lived here. She
had with her two pretty and uiceiy dressed
| children.
| Some of those who went to Richmond to
witness the jackson ceremonies awaited them
selves OF the opportunity of visiting the peni-
Tertiary, and they report that all the AcxaD
drians in that prison arc well and apparently
! contcnted.
a fight occurred, last Sunday, at Cumbcr
| land, between two courcd canal boattnen dur
| ing which one OF them, Moses Braxton, was
shot aud fatally inju ed by the other, Nathan
farrow. They both belonged to the boat T..
| VI. Stanhopc.
| In its account Of the procession, in Rich
moud, on Tuesday, the Richmond Enqurer
| says: General johnston was followed Ivy his
aids prominent among. whom we recognized
that old hull-terricr CorSe" A bad name to
call the General, but the Enquirer means it as
a great compliment.
Mr.. James Corric, Dentist, in Baltimore,
writes Il have used Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
personally and in my family for two or three
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28
HROPOSAAS.
oIns WILL Be RECEIVED BY THE

RllIs WILL BE KECElVED BY THE
D Chairman of the Committee on Streets to
November LIST, 1875 for the carpenters work OF
asQUAkE TIKI N h or SEW Err, on Princess
strc"t, between Pitt and Royal streets, feet di.
smcter, and 53 feet long, 81 sections Of IL feet
each, of white oak lumber, inches thick to DO
braced with battuns or elects at every feet ut
the bottom and the two sides the top to be COW
cred with the same material, nailed on crosswisc.
Inc materials will BIO furnished by the City
Council-the contract to be awarded to the low
est responsible bidder The committee, how
ever, reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
oct IS st EDW'D HUGHES, Chairman.
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Yachting

New York. Oct. Is. The yachts Daunt-
less and Resolute started yesterday evening on
their race to Cape May and return. The
Dauntless rounded the Sandy Hook Iightship
at IL 81 a. NJ to day, winning the race. The
Resoute was not 10 sight at 2.45 p. N.
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Explosion

New York, Oct. 2S--A Richmond dis
patch says by an explosion yesterday q. m. in
the Raccoon coal pit in Chesterfield county,
four men were instantly killed. Their names
were Davis, Smith, Condrey and Futwiler
Their bodies were burned beyond recognition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

l"liicK CHURCH The vcstry of Pohick
0"uIch received yesterday a handsome COM
V'u .Il service from Tlfeuy 4 Co., of New
~ ,o'S' present from two ladies of that CITY,
:. - understood that a cIew has been obtained
" whch the vandals who lately disfieured the
s"nrch may possibly be detected and that If
81 'D'y Will be punished severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

MANASSAS ROAD 1t is now decided that the
the accommodation train on Manassas division
Of the Midland road comes off after the east
ward trip, Monday morning next, November
lst, and passengers for that line viii be depen-
dent upon the trains leaving Alexandria at s: }5
a. Ill. aud returning at 4 p. LII.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

DEATH OF Mrs. WHEAT "A dispatch from
Chicago, this evening, brings the sad intel-
gencc of the death of Mrs j. j. Wheat, which
occurred in that city this morning. The dis
patch says she died without struggle. The
intelligence will be received here with decp re.
greet by large circle of relatives and friends.
Mr.. Wheat Is still ill.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

SUPPOSED FRATRACIDE.-A man named
John Lane, who, with party of neighbors,
mad been giving charivari to his newly mar
'icu brother, Charlcst near Guiford, pight
VI Two ago. was found dead in the yard that
sa'he night, aud some Suspicion attaches to the
groom from the fact that as the deceased would
not 70 away when the others we're driven off
hm, N $50" "'ou
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!. } EMOFAL

DISVS CURE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL
4 the season for Coughs and colds is now
again upon Us, would call the attention of
our customers and the public generally t" the
above invaluable preparation it has SOW stood
the ties. Of years, and ever since It's Introduction
by us into this section of the country oU: sales
OF 1t have shown constant and slca ~ increase,
bearing testimony to its growing popularity. In
bottles OF two sizes ut soc and 81 each, res peg
lively. Tho trade supplied ut proprotnrs rates.
sep Il ,JANNEI ~ CO
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TOCkHOLDERS MEETING.
NJ Office To STOCKHOLDERS.
C.f.NDEDHT TIES.

A CARD-The Hon. LEWIS MCKENZIE
~ will DE supported by the voters of the First
toenatorial District of Virginia rs an indcpcnd-
ent candidate for tho State Senate.
oct 22-tc MANY VOTERS
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Nv r. a. kerby.

General Auctioncer ard Roa Estate Agent ]
AlAL!i OF A LARGE LOT OF STONE.
y WARE.-I will uilc- at public sale, on
I'll URSDAY, tho 9TH OF November, 1875, al 10
O'Clock d. m, at.the Alexandria Pottery, No. III
Wilkes street. all the STON EW a RE contained
therein, consisting of Jugs, Jars, Pans, &c. Sale
positive.
Terms: Cash, except for sums over twenty
dollars, on which credit of thirty days, with
approved security, will be given.
}. &. MILBURN,
oct2S-e0ts EXT of b. c. MiIburn decd
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& Fact That We Are Within" TO
Prove.

That We can snow larger and better assorted
stock OF Boots and SHOES, suited to the wants
OF the people, and that our prices are h,1orl, con-
sidering the quality Of the goods and wurlimsn.
ship, than any other house. in our line OF goods,
IN this section oi the country.
w. b. WADDEY,
oct "A King street
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RALLY, CONSERV

A public meeting OF the Conservative voters
of Alexandria will be held Mt Sarepta Hall, on
next Monday night, the lst day Of November,
ut II o'clock. Addresses will b. made by h. 0.
Caughton, esq, and Judge g. E. Sinclair, your
candidates for the State Senate, and VIM. Fl.
Fowle, esq, and q. l.. Simpson, esq, your can
dates for the House of Dele yates.
JNO. B. SMOOT, Chm Cons. Com.
GEO. Il. SHINN, Secretary. oct 2S-td
~ NoTICE.-The beautiful AFGHAN that has
been on exhibition at Lunt's drug store, for sew
oral months past, will be- rall d for to night at
half-past eight O'clock oct 28-lt
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Weather Probabilities.
w ASHINGTON, Oct. .

For the Middle States, falling barometer,
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather, with
orhwest to northeast winds, backing to south
cast.
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Ladies' Misses Ms!d Chi iNren'S Boots
Shoes md Sinners.

W. arc this day receiving full line of La
lies, Misses and Chldren's Boots, Shoe. anc
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter ON.
brHcing ri oI the latest styles We solicit pur
chmscrs - cml! and examine for themselves, Al
they will be sold At low prices.
oct " B. WADDEY, Il kingst.
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FHliure.

LONDON, Oct. 2S. -Ratfacl Brothers, mer.
chants, have failed. Liabilities $300, 900.
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oct IS
Special Notice.
GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES.

we havo just received fresh supply of Gents
extra tne hand-scwcd Boots md Shoes, ana
Slippers of every description. which we unhesi.
tatingly recommend to be the very best on safe
in this city. W. b. WADDEY,
oct II King street.
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yANNEI',o OLD DOMINION TONIC
~ kiTrERS


~ BirTEkS.
These Bittars are the extract of tho best and
most f.vorsb!y known Medicinal Herbs,
Roots, Barks and Berries together with suth.
Gent Pure Old Cosnac Brandy to preserve them
in any misunderstanding, in elegant combina-
ton, y superb Tonic, Alternative and Diuretc.
They are confidently recommended in oil cases
of Dyspepsia Nervous deadacne., indigestion
and 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.
They are pleasant to the taste, and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing dlssgrocabie
in them. Along water courses and IN low and
marshy districts they will prove n sure safe
guard against the disease; incident to such sec,
lions o. the country Weak and dcbihtated
females Will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles, nj 81 cacn. Prepared only by
JAM EI IL CO.,
and Cor sale both wholesale and retail, NJ their
Drug Warehouse, ! 10 hing street, Alexandria,
Virvina. sep rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

7 EpGtKS FLUID (RED) THE UNI.
h NEKSAL DlSlNFECTANT. German
9ana.c of Soda 1t is the only true disinlectant
known, All other preparations sold Tor this pur-
pose being merely drod"rizcrs (or articles which
posses the property of ovcrpowtring unpleasant
smells by their own rungcnt and often disagree
able md dangerous qualties.) 1t is particularly
adapt d for disiniectlng sick rooms in Cases OF
typhus fever, small poX. cholera, scarlet fever
d!arrhn,t and II! contagious diseases, and TO,
purifying rooms in which there Are dead bodies,
removing ut rnce all unpleasant smells, and
destroying clI"rtuAlly ANY latent germs of dis
eas" BY placing Tn diluted naid IN dishes or
b,,sins, about bed chambers school rooms, WORK
shops, hospital wards, 81, it keeps the air in y
perfect state oi purity. For stables, slaughter
$pu>as, butchcrs' shops, dalrcs, cellars &c, it
il invauabic, keeping them in perfectly
Wholesome state, by merely sprnkling the d.
lulel q id over til" floors and walls 1t keeps
dust bins, water closets, drains, urinats &c.,
sw,,ra and wholesome, by using once or twice
day. For sal" by JANA E1 u CO.,
sep Is ll5 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

PIcKroCK&TS Among the passengers who
arrived here from Richmond, early this morn
lay, were several who had their pockets picked
while boarding the train last night. Among
The AIexanarians whose pockets we're picked
while III Richmond attending the Stonewu
jackson celebration, was Mr.. }. w. Campbell,
* City Sergeant, but the thief who robbed him
stole only book containing some old delinquent
tax bills, which, Mr. Campbell says, he had
oecu trying in vain, for years to collect, and
,hat II they are collected by the man who now
holds them, he will DE entitled to the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

PERSONAL In its account Of the incidents
OF the election in Baltimore, yesterday, the
sun of that city makes the following mention
ri tw' former residents OF this city: Albert
". Gray and his brother, Asher w. Gray, had
been registered in the second precinct, eleventh
ward. Albert W. Gray was transferred to the
twelfth ward, and vn,cd there. When Asher
". Gray rendered his vote in The eleventh
ward it was found his name was stricken off
the list. lie came for certificate accompan-
led ~ his brother, aud there were found on
The original books the nalnes Of A. w. and A.
N. Gray. a certificate was given to 4. w.
Gray, and Mr.. Asher w. Gray voted on it,.
The brothers are as much alike in person as in
name, and their case excited much interest
among their friends Both are Democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

WASHINGTON FENRY. The hours at which
the boats on the Washington ferry line now
run will be chaogcd on ana after Monday nex,,
lSt of Noycnbyr, as will be 81 EN- by reference
to au advertisement els where in to-iay's
Gazette.
TIE WEATHER. The Indian Summer
weather still continues and though the frost
visible early this morning, rrssmbcd n light
fall OF Snow, as soon as the sun rose the TEN.
rcraturc became mild. aud has remained warm
aud delightful all day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

Mr. James Corric, Dentist, in Baltimore,
writes: IL have used Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
personally and in my family for two or three
years, aud am prepared to say that here is moth
ing to compare to it as u remedy for Coughs,
Colds, etc"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28
DLACk ALPACAs AND MuIIAlRS.

By this a. ms. Express.
More of our regular line, thoroughly tested in
this market by several years sales. These goods
are unsus passed in color and finish, and rs we
buy very largely y them, we uiler inducements
to purchasers. [oc20l d. f. WILMER co.
NEW GOODS-Received this day: Hub
IN helps Prepared Wheat, Green's August
Flower, Thompsons Tooth Soap Pierc1's Ma
sal Douches, Reeds American Shoe Dressing,
Durno's CaLsrTh Snulr and Ponds Extract Of
WITCH Haz'l. [oct ~ JANNEY IL co.
bakers OLD WHEAT FLOUR.
80 barrels GROWN JEWEL SPRING
WHEAT FLOUR for sale by
THOS PERRY,
sep II No. II King street.
pENSUN'S CELERY and CHAMUMILE
For Headache, NeuraIgis and Nervousness
just received u fresh supply at
WAKEFIELD s. HALLS,
sep2 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
SUGAks' SNAPS,
Porto Rico, Demarara, A and Crushed,
GranulAted, Pulserzod, and other Refined
Sugars for sale by w. A JOHNSON,
scpo a. cor. Pitt and Queen SITS.
ON HAND AND FOR SALE Latin s.
~ bands celebrated RIFLE POWDER, the
only Powder used by the American Team; also
y large assortment OF SHOT and CAPS, Of all
sizes. JOHNSON s. SHERWOOD.
oct n. E. corner Cameron and Royal sts.
TISET THE
~ IMPERIAL FRENCH GREEN.
1t is net poisonous; it is finer in texture; has
more body, and is the most brilliant in the
world. For sale by B. +. PEAkE s. CO.,
ly2 1877 King street.
n ~ &
~ CADET CLOTHt
We have just received supply of CADET
CLOTH, and can now furnish suits at the short
est notice. [auglol d. F. WITMER co.
GAUSAGE CUTTERS, Coal Holds. Stove
- Sho7els Pokers, Coal Selves, Stove Lustre.
Brushes and other goods suited to the season.
Prices reduced Call and see, at IS King st,
corner Of Royal.
oct u J. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
STARCH STARCH,
Duryea's Satin Gloss, Clements Unchemicaled
and Fox's Starch, for sale by
W. a. JOHNSON,
sBrS Al Pitt and ste
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bakers OLD WHEAT FLOUR.

80 barrels GROWN JEWEL SPRING
W III EAT FLOUR for sale by
THOS. PERRY,
sep " No. II KING strNnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

POLICE REPORT. Two young mcn-onc of
whom, it appears, had induced the other, by
promising to fight him, to accompany him to
Jones Point, ln order to get him away from a
lace where he was making such fuss as to
render his arrest liable, aud who did take a
found or two with him - charged with prize
h1ht'ns, were bound over to keep the peace.
James Welsh, alias Walter Fauntlcroy, and
Ben b!anaham, both co!ored members of the
cham gang, who had escaped, were committed
10 jail.
y Frcnchman, sailor on board the schooner
), }. Fooks, for disorderly conduct, was tiacd
and discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

PERSONAL, The Richmond State Journal
OF yesterday afternoon, says:
Col. Edward Daniels. former editor and
proprietor Of the Evening Journal, arrived
from "Guuston Hail, Fairfax county, the his
torlcal home OF George Mason, OF Revolution
airy memory, his present property and residence
to-day, where he has been Tor years illustrat-
ing improved agriculture in all its forms. The
CoioOcis a gcoIogist Of very considerable cx-
terrence, wholcsoulcd man generally, and a
distinguished guyamascuis in the fraternity of
PatrouS of llu>bandry. lie has made Gun
slon Hall to bloom and blossom as the rose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28

" IMPERIAL FRENCH GREEN.
1t is net poisonous; it is finer in texture; HIS
more body, and is the most brilliant in the
world. For sale by B. f. PEAkE s. CO.,
ly2 1877 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-28
NOTICE.

oct2S-e0ts Ex'r. of &. G.. Mill
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-01-14

The LEGIsLATURE.-The last report from To.
peka, up to the time of closing our forms, gave
the result of the Republican Caucuses, and we
have no doubt the Legislature was promptly or
Sanized Tuesday, by the election of the caucus
nOhinees.
TOT The House, Z. H. Funston, of Allen Coun-
W was honinated for Speaker; Henry Booth. of
Mefnerson Coonty, Chief Clerk; and H. l.. Tay-
ior. of johnson Couuty, Sergeant alarms.
For the Senate, Capr, J. II. Folks, of Sumner
County, Secretary; and FiudIay or Barker, ire
ports differ,) for Sergeant-at- Arms.
Thus Banks, for Secretary of tn, Senate. and
Emmert, for Clerk of the House, the two mos,
accomplished Legislative Clerks in the state
have been shelved- Buttheir successful compe,-
itors may become as efficient, with little prac-
tice' Both are from the grasshOpper regions,
which possibly may have been in their favor.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-01-14
a Lively IsnagsDafio,.

PaBgborn, Kansas flctotuEi of the Kansas CITY
Iimcs Is handsome man and especially has =
very lady like appearance. So far GOOD for P,ng.
born, but unfortunately he inherited another fr-
hhlhc quality of very misccvonS tendrury-he
iiFes To tell something, and whenever facts fail
hlm as they often do, he resorts tn a vivid mex
EalStlblc imagination. His glowing pictures of
men and things are worthy of a better fate than
to be used merely us sensational items in n nnIi.
neal paper His light is not exactly hid nnfer
hn>hci, but something more like a peek mra-
sure, compared with what he might do with IN.
glits nature has lavishc,lnpon him. man with
such talent as Pangborn has shown of making
mountain ont of molc-hill, ought. with a grain
"f ambition added, to make KIN. of hjmsrlc or
write the great poem of the ce;Itnry, or that long
expected American novel-anything cverythin"
there Is no limit to Uses such an imagination
can do' combined with the excitement of detail
possessed by this powerful correspondent Re-
lore his wonderful researches all doors both pub
lie and pirate, oPcn-the sancfuary, the dones-
Tic hearth. the grave itself yield him sustcnancc
on winch he fattens. caring little what becomes
OF the victims which have furnished him his
Shonl like feaSt-Ioia (EaR.) Register
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-01-14

LoUlsIANA.-This is the political exciremen
now. Gen. Sheridan dispersed the fraudulen
Legislature, and sent dispatch to the Secretar,
oi War, asking that the ring leaders of the Whit
Leagues be declared banditti, to be hunted and
shot, wherever they might be- The Democrat,
papers are full of howliug over .tIlis s'outragr
and Democratic Legislatures, Governors. and
pnbhc meetings are protesting against it, But
they did the same thing against "eoerciug SOY.
ereign States" at the outbreak of the rebellion
IN 1861, which inclines us to believe that the
"outrage" consists simply in suppressnc ont
lawry and squelching fraud. Gen. Sheridan
knows what he is about; and if he is given snf.
heient authority, he will restore and maintain
order, if he has to hang half the State of Louis-
lana to do it,
But, still, public opinion is divided OIL the
question. We notice that the namc of William
Cullen Bryant heads the list, in call for a meet
ing in New York, to protest against the proceed
lngs in Lousina. But whatever may be the
opinions as to the proceedings, there is no doubt
that the troubles originated out of the cncour
agment given to the Southern outlaws by the
democratic victories in the North Such being
the effect, what would be the condition of the
South, If the Democracy had full control of tbe
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-01-14

GRAssHoPPER VICTIMs.-At the close of the re-
lief meeting noticed little girl, about twelve
years Old. crying most piteously. Two or three
other little girls went mp to her, kissed her. put
their arms around her neck, and did all they
eonld IN their child-likc way to comfort her At
last one of them came TO me and asked inc to
talk to her, so | asked her what was the matter.
she said that she was hungry, and had had moth
ing to eat that day. Immediately called the A.
tentIon OF the crowd to the matter and offered 10
pay any price for half sack of tionr to be taken
TO them that night, and, 10 my astonishment. in
that whole assembly, thirty legal voters being
present, there was not one man that had sack
Of the Omaha Bee.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-01-14

DisLOiALrf.-Ihe opposition to the issue and
continuation OF the legal tender grcenbacks may
be considered as impunging the existancs of tL e
government itself Ifthe government lasts. the
legal tenders, which receivable for taxes, are
good If the government fails, then perhaps the
them is, by implying doubt of the government
rank dIsloyalty. 1t was so held during the war
and We don't know why il should not be SO held
now: It's rather curious that those persons so
suspicious of three hundred ane fifty million legal
lenders which aTe-in everybody's hands have mo
doubt oi the ability and integrity of the govern
ment to pay bond that will not be due for forty
Years, aud which in the meantime paws n bigh
Interest. To doubt that bond will not be paid
which only few hold is considered infamous
Now, one thing is very certain: legal tender is
t lurh safer than any bond, for the reason that il
DO interest and is in the pockets of all the
tI. n"seIH- There is as little probability that the
iS%'4le representatives will strike an injurious
,h TLoM 10 Tue currency in which they are paid as
from earth te heaven, 00''
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-01-14

RAILROAD ASSESSMENT LAw.-Last Winters
Legislature was composed principally of ERE
formers" who, in their efforts at reform, made
fools of themselves, and botched the laws. One
of their worst bOtches, the railroad assess
ment law, intendedst put the screws to a "mO-
nopoly." The result is, the railroads refuse 10
pay the greater portion of their taxes, and there
is no way to collect them. As large amount of
the public revenue was expected from railroad
taxes, the public service is deprived of so much
revenue, and tho schools, in several Districts,
seriously feel the want of this proportion of the
money.
The present Legislature is not under the con-
troll of "Reformers;" therefore, it is expected that
one of its earliest acts will he the enactment of
railroad assessment law which, while being Just
to the roads, will make it possible to collect the
taxes from them. The old law, about which
there was so much complaint, always Brought
the taxes; the present is failure.