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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04
LOCAL iiREEkEsES.

Mr. Lucas, the newly elected City Sergeant
has, it is understood obtained the requisite
bond for his Office and will quality at the ap,
pointed time 1t is still probable that his cleo
ton will be contested.
1t is understood that Mr.. e. Il. White, Col
ector Of Internal Revenue for this district has
been assured by the President that he shall
not be removed from that office.
The steamer City Of Alexandria having been
inspected, both the Washington ferry boats
we're running to. day as usual.
Benjamin Williams, General Manager Of the
ST. Louis Life Insurance Company, was IN the
city to-day.
Fine rains are reported all along the line OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.
There were 20 cases reported at police head
quarters to-day.
A sale of seized liquor and tobacco will take
place to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

ritan hospital here for some days. suffering
from severe though not dangerous Illness is
now by his physicians said to be rapidly lni-
proving
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04
Weather Probabilities
WASHINGTON, June 4,

I WASHINGTON, June 4, II a. ID.
For the Middle States stationary or falling
barometer, warmer, southwest to southeast
Winds clear or partly cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

WARWICK. -Thc sale Of lots at the pew town
of Warwick has been postponed until to-mor-
row afternoon at three clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

SuNsTRoKE -Dr. j. &. johnson of this city,
vino also has an office in Washington, has an
interesting communication 90 sunstrokc IN the
Tribune Of that city, this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

W. & @. r. R.-A meeting Of the friends
of the Washington and Ohio railroad will be
held at Suickersvie Loudoun county to.mor-
row, for the PURPOSE if possible, of inducing the
residents of that neig hborhood to purchase
bonds Of the Company to az amount sufficient
to cxteud the road from Round Hill to that
p0lut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

SALE OF BONDS AND STOCKS. Attention IS
directed to the sale of bonds, stocks and plate,
belonging to the late Willis Henderson, adver-
tised elsewhere in ,o-day's Gazette to take place
r. morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

SnoorISa OLA Vicious DoG.-Some ex
citemeut was created at the north end OF Far
tax street yesterday afternoon by feroc'ous
attack made by a vicious dog belonging to
colored man upon little ckild of MIR. McCan-
ley, who lives near the Fairfax street depot
The child was bitteu in several places, aud the
dog killed after several Intellectual shots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

{. & o. CANAL.-To-morrow the regular
annual meeting of the Board Of Directors of
he Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company will
be hcIl in Annapolis, and President German
sl!I submit his annual report.
On Monday there will be held a meeting of
the stockholders to elect new Board of Di-
rcctt rs for the ensuing year. Maryland holds
about two-thirds of the stock, and as this will be
cast by the Board of Public Works, of that
State, who are presumably favorable TO the
present directors, it is quite certain they will
be collected.
The business of the canal is now rapidly in
crcasiug. Last weeks returns are considera
biz more favorable than heretofore this year.
The receipts at Cumberland we're S24 1926 40 ;
at Georgetown, ST. $50 81; Hancock, $l90.77
Iarper's Ferry, 1901 81, and Lock No: So
$40. a, making total Of S27, 540.42, with an
accured revenue $l7,2G6.6S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

RUNAwAY.-A horse belonging to country
man ran away, yesterday evening, In the upper
part Of the city, aud kicking the wheels trem
The cart to which he was attached, went up the
street, dragging the shafts aud cart, until ne
reached the intersection Of Prince and Patrick
where he fell, and though he managed to ge'
on his legs again, was so paralyzed by tear that
be couldn't move step farther.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

GERMAN BUILDING AssocIATIoN.-At q
meeting of the German Building Association
held last uight fourteen hundred dollars we're
sold at reduction Of from Al to 80 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04
ua.ltb Of Bishop Wood.

CINCINNATI, June 4.--Disbop Wood OF
Philadelphia, who has been 10 the Good oama'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

POSTPONED. The Virginia Memorial Asso-
ciaou have indefinitely postponed the moon
light excursion, which was to have taken place
to night, 90 account of the sale of tickets be,
Ing too small to pay expenses. Those few who
have bought tickets can have their money re
funded by furnishing their address to The ' r.
gnia Memorial Association, Washington, U. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

ST. JOINS CADETS "A postal from Ante,
tsu, Nd, dated at S:l5 u. NJ, yesterday, says
The st. Johns Cadets reached here at LAO a.
L., and have been examining the furnace this
morning, Mr.. S. L. Shcatfcr kind y explaining
the process of making irou from the ore; we
leave at once for Shepherdstown, aud will start
this evening on our return home, but may not
reach there until Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

Fo1ICK CHURCH. "A pencil portrait Of old
pohick church, in Fairfax county, where George
Washington used to worship, built out of i'm
ported Eoglisb brick and Virginia granite, the
production Of lady CD years old, has been pre-
Seuted to the State Library by Mrs. Caroline
+. Mayo, of Richmond 1t is very accurate
representation of the old colonial church which.
with other things, suffered by the war. but has
lately been restored to its pristine condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

Six PER Cent paid on deposits, payable on
demand. Special rates on time deposits. j. Ii.
SQUIERs 4 Co., Washington, d. o.,
my 27-2W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

IF you have Sick Headache take q dose O
DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills; we know you viii
find relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

The BRIBERY CHARGES. 1t is understood
that meeting of the School Board will be held
tonight, at the instance of MIR. Hopkins, the
member whose action in regard to the purchase
OF the Peabody building, it is charged, was ln-
huenced BY present from the owner OF that
property, for the purpose of having those
charges fully investigated. lu u card elsewhere
in today sGazette Mr.. Hopkins asks his friends
to stand by him until the result of that iuves-
tiration shall be made known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

ANOTHER FAILURE. The numerous friends
Of MIR. Nj. b. Buck, whose wines and vine
yards at Front Royal, have SO extended
reputation, will regret to learn that he has,
vwlrg to the prevailing depression of bus
u2ss been induced to make an assignment oil
his property for the benefit of his creditors
His assets are said to be largely 10 excess OF bis
liabilities, which arc reported to be $50, 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

A VERILL CHEMICAL PAINT-mixcd
n ready ior use-We have just made large
additions to our stock of the above celebrated
Paints Sample card of colors, with rule for
asccrtaining the amount required for any build
ing, can be obtained upon application. For sale
at factory prices by
E. S. LEADBEATER S BRO,
-, DC & rants FIR 4 aYandri0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

t1HIRT FRONTSl SHIRT PROMISE
y We have just received largo assortment.
of the above goods in all grades and at low
nrccs nj FERGUSON & BROS,
mvo7 SO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

r ANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS-E1trs
IL Early Peas, Early May Peas, Champion of
England Peas, Blue Imperial Peas, Tom Thumb
Peas and McLean's Little Gem Peas, received
and for sale by 80
NH 9 JANNEl u W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

10y A regular monthly meeting of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Co. will be held vt their hail.
at O clock this evening Affairs of importance
to the company will be proposed and acted on.
ie Alt PARK AG>gW, Sccty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

f. CATERPILLAR FRINGE-We have just
y reserved another lot of Frngcs in all the
desirable shades also fine assortment OF Dress
Buttons At FERGUSON s. BROS,
my % So King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04
FIsuTowN.- Affairs at Fishtown have nearly

FIsuTowN.- Affairs at Fishtown have nearly
assumed their usual summer appearance. Some
of the fish houses have been closed the fence
between the place and Shoots wharf put back
again, and all the horses and wagons, fish wo-
men, and nearly all the men that have been
about there since the beginning of the season ,
have taken their departure. The booths, how,
ever, remain open. and will, it is understood,
be kept open all the summer. The receipts Of
sturgeon are larger than ever before known,
forty TWO large ones. lying out like dead SOL
dlers in one of the fish houses there this morn:
ing, besides numerous others elsewhere, and
selling at FROM Is cents to 81 apiece, at which
prices many of them were bought and sent to
Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

DLACK ALPACAS-More Of those cele-
ID brsted Alpacas, of which we have sold so
many and have given such general satisfaction;
They are of a beautiful color and finish and will
be sold cheap.
nv ~ ID. 4, w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

FOR RENT OR SALE-That desi rable
E$ DWELLING No. u south ST AsapI st.,
near King sire t, formerly owned by X. Ii.
M iler. Price $1,000. Apply on the promises
NV 3-potf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

RELIGIOUS. Mr.. Howard, the Evangelist,
who has been conducting religious meetings in
Lynchburg, Stanton and other places in this
State with marked success, is expected to reach
this city on Monday, and will at once com
ucuce series of meetings at the Second Pres
bytcrian Church.
Rev. MIR. Dinwiddic, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church, has returned to this city
irom Greenwich, Prince William county, where
he has been assisting DR.. White 10 conducting
a series of religious meetings, which resulted
uost satisfactorily. Upwards of twenty five per-
sous protcssed conversion and joined the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

NATIVE CAMPHOR,
IN Sublimed and Compressed.
The best Csmphor in use for medicinal pur-
THE GREAT MOTH DESTROYER-THE
GREAT DISINFECTANT.
This Camphor is subimed by a new process
into pure and beautiful snowy flakes, and then
COMPRESSED into convenient blocks. Will last
twice MS long, and is superior in every respect to
the Csmphor in USE For sale by
WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
NH 1G Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
EANCY GOODS, NOTIONS. HOSIERY.
L &c.-We are receiving and keep constant
~ on hand full line of Hsndkcrchiets, Hose
and Half Hose, Ladies and Men 5 vests Shirt
Fronts, Cravats, Collars and Cuffs, Suspenders,
Belts, Buttons of every desert pton, Hat Grape,
English Grape Veis, Shswls in great variety,
Printed and Plain Skirts, together, with other
very cheap goods. d. F. BRASHEAR,
my % No. 100 King st., Alexandria, Va.
MORE NEW DRESS GOODS-May 3lst,
Al 1S15-We open to-day line Of the cheap
est Iron Frame Grenadines ever offered IN THIS
market, ranging in price from Site, doc, Que,
62!c and upwards Also beautiful high lustre
Alpacas at she, 45c SOC, &C., &c. All first
class standard Cslicoes at l0c.
D. +. bRASHEAR,
my3l No. 100 King street.
DRlME NOS. and MACkEREL, fat, for
i sale by [my l3l J. c. NlLBURN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

GUANAHAN| GUAN0 COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA.

utll Commu
WareO
uaoany manuac
tu failure
othosGr boo
Carolina
lbe spado
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

TWIN BROS. YEAST CAKES are the best
Il ii you want good bread use no other. For
sale by GEO McBURNEI s. SON,
an Is l6G and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

A MOTHER supply of SMALL HAMS.
~ Sugsr-cured Shoulders and Bresstast
Pieces just received by
my u j. Y. MlIBU ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

pOTATOES-2O bushels PEACH BLOW
l. POTATOES in store and for sale by,
w. A JOHNSON,
aplO No. Al cor. Pitt and Queen sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

pARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS
i Just received from William A. Drown 81
Co., of New York, another invoice of these
beautiful goods. ID. +. BRASHEAK,
NV % 109 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

DACONl BAUM
ID Another lot of Sugar cured Shoulders,
Hams and Breast Pieces lust received and Tor
sale by W: a. JOhNoON,
an 10 Corner Pitt and Queen streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

DAINTS, ready for immediate application,
i for sslo by the pouad or hundred weight,
and of \ great variety of shades, by
nv + S LEADBEATER & BKO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

TWINS PATENT HAIR CRIMPERS-An.
i other supply just received at
FERGUSON s. BROS,
mv27 a6 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

nRUGS, Chemicals, PcrfumcrieG, Pomades,
~ Toilet Articles &c, at
WAKEFIELD s. HALLS,
my29 Corner Prince and Fairs streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

MOUNT VERNON PURE WHITE
IM LEAD-a very Superior article, and at a
lower price than other standard brands. a large
supply Just received and for sale by
I'D 26 E. S. LEADBEATER s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04

tubs New York Goshen But
- ter for sale by
% II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-04
CAMPHOR FOR MOTHS.

The above article is cheaper and more reliable
than common Camphor for the preservation OF
Furs, Carpets and Wooden Goods of all descrlp-
tons. In packages at . and % conts each. The
trade supplied vt manufat turers' prices by
w. f. CREIGHTON,
an General a gent for A!eXandriA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-02
THE DYING LAWYER.
The Fitful Flickeriua Of the Light Before
the Candle Goes Out.

Charles O'Conor slopt tolerably well on
Tuesday niVht, and was able to take some nour-
ishmcnt yesterday. His digestive organs were
not wholly inactive, os they had been for some
time. When DIR. Keys visited him in the after
noon he found him slightly improved. He was
perfectly rational. Ho talked cheerfuliy with
those by his bedsine, and was in his usual eood
spirits, though no had no hope of recovering.
His physIct IN says hia IL not altogether
hopeless, but that the chances are largely
against his living for many days. His great vi
talitN u enabling him to rally somewhat, but
Dr. Keys says N he does not show some more
marked inprovem mt he can live only very
sh rt time. On the other hand. should his
strength sufice to withstand the attack under
whicn he Is suffering, ho may be able TO leave
hts bed WITHIN = few days
Charles OConOr's death, however, Ia only
IN tier Of timC. and Of very brief time. Inc
slight rally he Is making /, only the hful flicker
Ing Of the light before the candle goes out, and
even should he be able jgMn to rise from his
bed. the disease that has threatened his life for
years Will certainly claim its victim within two
of three weeks possibly within ia many DAYS.
Such Il the opinion OF the great Auvoc ties
medical attendants, who meanwhile have very
that Ia Frustrating him. lie was pronounced
better Yesterday afternoon, however, than he
mas been for some Us, aud his death was not
anticipated for twenty four hours Ht least.
Fort WASHINGrON, Dec. l-Midnight.-Mr.
O'Conor Is tleeiing but his cond ton is less
favorable than when Dr. KEYS left him at 3
o'clock, after staNing nearly an hour with him.
Ala O'Clock this afternoon he ate u little beef,
ana some nope was entertained that he was
regaining strength; tut at o'clock, In trying to
take more nourishment. he disgOrged all he h sd
prevlously eaten, n symptom so unfavorable that
his recovery now seems to be almost out Of the
question. Before he slept no was free from
pain, but there Is some doubt OF his living until
daylight. His relatives are with him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-02
Weather Once Prediction.
Slightly warmer, possibly followed by rain.
JOrTIHGS ABOUr 70 wv.

Extra wachtel matinee the last OF the season,
on saturday. The Postllion Of LonJumcau.
TuE sun has received ffom &. II. s. 81 for Mrs.
Paine, and from Diamond Eye 81 for Mrs. Barknan.
The Post once authorities sent out for EurOpo
22h5 letters and Us bags " papers Ia the AbyssulA
yesterday.
KIM Kalakau, has appointed william H. Cas-
tie of the Corporation toinscls ON Attorney Gencri
" the Hawaiian Islands
Many cases Of destitqtion and homelessness
money to rrovi lc fur them.
Mr. Wilson of tho Honr journal lecture. this
nuh street on " thsros l. NIB"
benedict weyeneth Of Hoboken, a watchman
az ~ william street. was found Geau In char when
the store was opened yesterday.
This afternoon the Rev. DR.. S. II. Tying, lr,
hanhcys new hymn book is TO be used
A host OF saving banks denosltors viii mud
the Information thrY asked thrnug lHk sun uuIcr
the head ot Savings Banks ESann d."
The sale II seats for Mrs. Walcr's nIghts is to
be begun thls morning lt he hnI otce ( Outh's Inca
ne sne app ars IN 'nll} neIt as hrg h,r'ihss.
Valentine GehrinIer, u mason Of ~ Norfolk
chspe on TUESDAY iiSd in BELLEVUE ilSspai yestcrasT
Capt. All ire closed the gambling house at Gi8
broadNay list nigt An ol t,he, a worthless cue
property seized The gamblers escaped.
Oflcer Dwight pulled q half frozen and half
G a @ Inc o S Wet % pons ryo al s Is
ooyery was doubtful at O'Clock ths nornlns
The Veteran coros. Of tho slXty.nipth lcri,
night. A.! Il o,coGk there was crush mons the
Recorder llackett gave his testimony before
on one duu lighter with the annu in!ercst on f2OOOo
An unknown man about nifty years old, with
iron gray hair ana whiskers wearing DARK rlsid
trousers dark mixed coat, gYter,, round toy bl;ek
II! hand. was take,n f'om tho kdrdse slre police
station TO Bellevue II Jspt-i last nlgh unconscious
Poultry show In brooklyn LycSum this day.
-AGN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-02
4 SMASH UP WEAR BUFFALO.
Two Railway Trains In Collision, nnd a Sc
rious Loss Of Life.


BUFFALO, Dec. 1.-The Atlantic express
from the east, that started from here at l:j0
y. NJ. and was detained thirtY-two minutes at
East Buffalo station awaiting the Lake Shore
train from the West, was In collision at the
Batavia street crossing, about four miles
from tho city, with an easter bound freight
train. just drawn out from a side track, 1t hay-
ing been signalled by the nagman, brennan, to
come on throwing the smoking car aud arst and
second coaches. well 1,led with pas seneers, from
the track, and capsizing them. The passenger
cars. engine, tender, and two baggage oars
crashed through the fourth car OF the freight
train, Hitting II from ',e truck .and precipitat-
ing IL on the dagnnu's cabin, crushing him
underneath.
The scene at tho wreck was indescrib able.
III. II. wood, Jeweller. from Lima, N. Y, Tor
merry OF Canton. ILL.,, was badly or shed ani al
most instantly Killed. j. Doty Collins of Erie
county had his left leg taken on near the thigh,
and = injured Internally, while attempting to
jump through the window u the first passenRer
widow. Of Fond du Lac, WIZ. was badly cut
about the head and otherw iojured. Many
Others were more or less cut and truised, but
not seriously Injured.
The engineer Of the PASSENGER train stuck to his
post. The fireman Jumped to the ground and
received an ugly cut In the head. The flst mail
tr in, which due at the time OF the COLI
sion, was delayed two hours. Tho engineer,
william Gould, succeeded In stopping his tr IN
within oniy Il I, oen ieet OF the wreck. whioh was
picu upon his track.
rne dead aud wounded were brought to this
citv.
The tracks are again clear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-12-02
DIsAPPOINTMENr IN LOVE.
Tho Suieide OF the Daughter Of n Wealthy
Resideut OF the Sixteenth Ward.

Resident OF the Sixteenth Ward.
The suicide of Miss Alice Myers, daughter
OF the well known broadway real estate agent,
Meyer 8. Myers, OF 6l9 Broadway and al West
Twenty second street, has Just been made
known. She was only 10 years OF age, and was
beautiful and accomplished, and favorite in
society. A few weeks ago she returned from
Europe. where she had been travelling 10 quest
OF health with the family OF a well known law
yer.
cholla 1rst became noticeable, and her friends
then learned that she had been disappointed In
love. Every EFFORT was made to aTouss her in
terest In the novel scenes about her, but with
out success. During the voyage home she was
discovered when about 70 spring overheard.
Subsequently she was carefully watched,
After the young woman's arrival In New York
various expedients were tried to arouse her
from tl g now settled melancholy that had worn
her down TO a shadow Of her former self. She
seemed to become interested in the charity fair
for the benelt OF the Mount Sinai Hospital that
Is 10 be opened on Monday next. She consented
to assist at the fair, and went to several Of the
meetings OF the managers. This was regarded
as a hopeful sign by her friends, although at one
time she told her mother that she should not
bother TO get dress for the fair az she should
soon be dead.
on Tuesday morning Of last week Miss Myers
that she going up stairs. On her way up she
took on her gaiters so as not 10 disturb her
brother, who slept up stairs. She then walked
TO a rear window In the third story, ana jumped
from 1t TO the ground.
A Miss Williams, who was visiting at mar
ried friends house In Twenty-third street, In
the rear OF Mr., Myers resldenoe' saw her .ahs AXE
other persona who live Ia Twenty.thitd street
heard her screams after she fell. Miss myerss
arms aud limbs were broken ana bhe was IN
bours aftetwATd. Sue was buried on TastdAy
Lax