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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The store OF Mrs. S. Ludheimer was throng-
ed all dav Yesterday and to-day with ladies' en-
gagged 10 looking over and admiring the beaut-
full display of Spring goods. lust opened there.
The stock comprises some of The most elegant
STYLES of hats, bonnets, flowers and other trim
mings ever exhibited in Alexandria:
The miners lately sent up to work the copper
mine. in Fauquier county, belonging to the
Alexandria Company, have commenced opera
tons, and will seed tue first Cur load OF the ore
to Boston. Samples seut to this city are as
rich as desired.
Capt. John G. Graham, Of this city, has re-
ceived an award OF s. 0OO from the Alabama
Claims Com mission, Tor damages sustained oy
him 10 being captured by a Confederate cruiser
during the war
The largest load of fish received here this
seasou me yesterday from Chapman shore,
and contained 100000 herriugs. This looks ike
the fish were beginning to come up the river 10
earnest.
Mr. Thomas Cross, who lad both OF his
legs cut off by railroad cars, over year ago.
was out for the first time since the ACCIDENT
this morniug, and took au airing 10 the wagon
belonging to the Hydrauliou Fire Company.
A travelling Snowman, with educated BIRDS
city to-day, and gathered in good deal OF looso
change.
q. w. Nj. Simms, who is a candidate for
Commouweath's Attorney, will speak in favor
of the amendment to the City Charter 10 the
market space tonight.
10 the Court Of Appeals, % Monday, 10 the
case of Grigsby VS.. Simpson ct ais, from the
Circuit Court Of Fairfax; supcrsedeas refused
by all the judges.
MIR. and Mrs. Louis Ouerback, OF the White
House farm, will vacate their residence on the
18th of June. ADD travel through the West,
to be absent until the early part of September.
The farm "BIue Plains, in Prince Georges
county, Md. opposite this city, has been sold
to w. w. Hays at 5000 per acre. 1t contains
% 81 100 acres
The Union prayer meeting will be held to-
night 10 the Methodist Protestant Church at
s clock.
There will be called meeting of the Conser-
vatve Committee, at the Auditors otlce, to-
night at o'clock.
ARRESTED ON SUsPIcIoN.-A young woman
named Jeunie Havenuer, was arrested at Gull
ford to-day by Constable Thompson. OF Falls
Church, and brought down on the W.. Il ..
train to the latter place, on suspicion OF being
the woman who threw her child into the we'll
of Mr.. Fowler, as noticed in yesterday ia
zette. She came home from Washington on
the day Mr.. Fowler saw the woman at his sta
ton, but bitterly denies having stopped at
Falls Church, although some Of the railroad
men say that she did.
POLICE REPoRT.-Snce yesterdays report
the following cases have been examined at po-
lice headquarters:
James Welcb, a tramp, for disorderly con-
duct, was ordered to leave the city.
Henry Carter Smith Bea and James Hem
derson, coored boot blacks, for dlsorderly con-
duct at the corner of King and Fairfax streets,
were fined and discharged
Ten dodgers were accommodated at the station
house last night.
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EtIaL S-YLE SSS KE.S-T.

.-u, FOX RENT-The very DESIRABLE
III: RESIDENCE, lUO Duke street; for oncor
{ ~ years Terms moderate. Furniture At ,'rI-
waite sale. p292T
az FOR SALE OR RENT-The LARGE
E# BRICK DWELLING HOUSE corner of
Washington and Queen streets in good order;
has gas md water; yards on tao south and west
sides; is convenient TO churches, Postoticc, and
raiiro ID depot,.
ap 1911 E. J. LLOYD, 134 Queen st.
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PROF'ES 5i j.fKDS.

DR. BUCHLEK JONtS-Twenty years
~ experience in all Female Irregularities and
AL Diseases Femsles are subject to, guarantees
success in every or no charge. Patients
visited tnat arc unable to call and see him. i6I
north Howard ST., Baltimore, Md. ap24-
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Specie.

specie.
New YORK, May 3.-rhe specie shipments
to Europe to-day amounted TO 1914, 900, of
which $500, 900 was gold; the remainder silver
President Grant, TO show his disapprobation
of the course of Gen. Custer in appearing be.
fore the Congressional investigating committee
and giving testimony adverse to ex.Secretary
Bclknap, has relieved him of the command
of the expedition that is 10 leave Fort Lincoln,
and assigned that command to Gen. Terry,
who will not testify against good Radicals.
The able letter Of Gen. Bradley T. johnson,
published 10 the Gazette last Monday, thor
oughly and satisfactorily retutes the assertion,
still reiterated by certain Radical papers, that
the school fund Of the Sra has been misap-
propriated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

CoLoRED RADICALS. "A large number of
the oolored Radicals of the second ward met
at the usual place, opposite the W. 4 0. de-
pot last night,to discuss the amendment to
the city charter. No doubt their highly edr
Gated minds solved the problem of the 'legis-
atve monstrosity" to their own satisfaction,
as ALL upon leaving, declared their intention to
vote for the amendment Of course the large
body Of the uou tax paying negroes will vote
SO, as they will thereby probably secure the
election of several negroes as policemen and
perhaps 10 other Offices
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

ER- The County Republican Convention to
nominate u candidate for the Legislature will
be held at the County Court House, on Monday,
MAY 10th Ward and township meetings will
be held at the usual places, on May 9th vt 80
y. M " IN hAL Cna'i iiio'4
nv std g. G. THORPE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

A CARD-TO THE VOTERS OF ALEN-
n ANDRIA CITY AND COUNTY =
Though | was announced as desiring the no MI
nation for the Legislature long before any one
supposed Mr. Febrey would be candidate, or
the county would urge claim, at once wrote,
on seeing his own card, and sent to both papers
2 card Withdrawing my name, which Wouio
have been published April 19th but withheld
it 1t Mr.. Mushbsch's request until the clrcum,
stances attending Mr. Febrey's candidacy ana
the claims of the county could be ascertalned by
him. 1t was my purpose to withdraw, because
though knew the motives Of those IN thus cay
who were urging Mr. Fcbrey's nomination, W
knew nim to be so good man that L WAS will
of friends who are not satisfied with the manner
of his nomination, l remain q candidate, ana
submit o,alv to the decision of primary etec-
ton. NV reasons are: That the pretense OF the
countys title to this half term (which WAS
STRANGELY ignored last fnll) is Il mere sham To
cheat her of aDhole term in the next election
in the interest of /. small set, who assume To
regulate all elections in Alexandria, and that
MI. Fe5rey was persuaded to como out by wv"
or three men, acting without authority OF the
uarty, and with the purpose stated. J. sinai,
take care ID let the people know these facts, ara
il the Conservative voters see them, ~ 40
they will, if worthy Of independence OF sentl-
ment stamp such action with their condemns
ton. l shall, if elected, admit the countyS
claim IN the next election and retire myself II
necessary 10 assert it. If beaten by Mr. fcprcy
in a primary election, shall feel that the city
and county will have 4 most worthy represents
tive but wish to know | mrn beaten fairly 6y
the peopLe, and not to be crowded out by nag,
on false pretence.
ylta NJ. w. oh ho'
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l9-tt Il. j. LILO ID, l34 queen 81.

a.. FOR RENT-TWO desirable Dwell
ss; LING HOUSES, on north Washington ST.
Kent 500 Apply at this otiice ap lS-lW
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MENTAL NOTICE.

upTLh IlOWaIu ST., Ds'tiAolc, MI. "P - AH
DENTAL NOTICE:
DESTROYS to accommodate my former patrons,
| have closed my Dental oi - in Washington
and reopcnnd permanently at my old residence,
No. II south Royal street, where l Will be
pleased 10 see my old friends and the public
generally
In addition 10 my we'll known-and in looking
back q yc.rs-I may justly say well tried
SETS on GOLD and SILVER PLATE, AIN
also prepared to make and repair Vucanltc and
Ceuioid Sets in the mes perfect and durable
manner.
ap li-lm< JULIUS DIEM ELI Dentist.
DE. az. T.. JONES,
No. So North Gay street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Late Resident Physician and Surgeon TO Spec
cial Hospital for the Gcnlto- Urinary
Organs, Pari$.I
Guarantees speedy and certain relief in all Dis
cases and irregularities incident TO Fcmaes, in
lmpo.cncy and Sterity, and ali ills concomi-
tant with Abuse Of Natures Laws. mp ii
RICHARD L.. M3IRYy
ATTORNEY Il COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
SOLICITOR IN BANKRUPTCY,
No. 1915 Main street, Richmond, Virginia.
re- special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia ana West Virginia.
Refers To Gov John Lelchcr, (rccent partnor)
Lexington, VS.; The State Bank Of Virginia,
Gov Jas L. kemper, Hon. 4. M. 7. Hunter,
and L. H. Mau;y l. Co., Bankers, Richmond,
Va; Mossrs Barring Bros. IL Co., j. X. Gillisl
j. Co., London, Eng land ~"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

ROVER s. BAKERS
" FAMILY SEWING
MACHINES
With al the late Improvements and Attach
ments.
We have on hand few only Of the above
machines, and offer them 1T very low prices Tor
cash, or on short credit, rs we propose giving
up this branch Of our business. Any persons IN
want may obtain bargains by early application.
NH Is s. LEADBEATER & BkO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03
NO ACCOS IN STORE

H1OBA CCOS IN STORE.
% boxes genuine B. F. Grsveley's.
81 boxes o. Twist, Dsnville.
Is boxes do. stock 1874, prime Danville.
4O boxes OF. do.
DO BOXES II inch Plug Rich and Dsnvills.
Pancake, Pocket Pieces, Pig Tail, Natural
Bright Black Navy and other brands. Very
low to the trade JOHN A. FIELD,
feb II II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03
MARKET GARDEN FOR RENT.

W.
SIX ACRES OF GOOD LAND, on tho
Loctlabar farm, Just north OF the Canal ocks,
now occupied by Mr.. Pcvcrlll Us II market gar
den, will be rented for the ensuing year or eas-
ed for - term of years TO good tenant, Mt rea-
sonable rates. Possession given on the hrsL OF
tbn VAR Annly .t this office doe 2S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03
PERSONAL.

A humber of prominent Virginiaus, among
them j. w. Daniel, Gen. E A. Bagwell and
Mr.. Moses Handy, were on the floor OF the
House to day, aud were cordially received by
the Virginia delegation and others. Their
visit has no political significance, though seve
raj of them called on Judge Davis last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

FISH REpoRT.-Affairs at Fshtowu begin to
improve and prospects are much brighter.
Should receipts continue to increase rs they
have IN The past few days there will yet be a
tocraby successful season. The fish wharf yes
lerday aud to day presented a scene of activity
and hustle which reminded one of Fisbtown in
its pamest days, vessels we're lying four or FIVE
deep awaiting az opportunity to discharge their
cargocs, and the stsging was covered With fish
aud fish cutters. Uuder the Influence Of the
large Increase 10 arrivals, prices have somewhat
declined. Since yesterdays report there have
been received about ii 900 shad and 1000
herriugs Shad sold trom SIS to 81 per hun
bred aud herring from $40 to Sl2 per Thousand.
Some few sturgeon, rock aud perch are recelv-
I'd, but not enough to be quotable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

Esy- There will be mass meeting Of the Re
pup.rcans of Jefferson Maglsterial District on
the 5.h instant, at $50 p M. to eject three dele
gates to the County Convention, to be held on
the 10 h, to nominate candidate for tho Legis-
lsture The meeting will be held al the colored
school house, and at the same time and place
FIVE delegst IS will be elected 10 the County Con-
vention t. nominate county officers. my I'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

GHAWL STRAPS; pri ce SOC; good art Gle,
y 1T FERGU oON s. BROS,
my3 81 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03
LOCAL NJ ALTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABlLIlEs.-War Depart
,,e"t office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash.
" '"atnu, d. G. My 5. lS7e-lO:so a. M
In the Middle States falling followed oy rising
h ha cold northeasterly winds. backing
y. "a westerly and light rains from Virginia to
vss,ern New York, clearing away to night.
TUE ELECTION To MoRRow.-In pursuance
# the resolution of the City Council. the ques-
non of the ratification or rejection OF the amend
mrnt to the City Charter will be presented to
, I(N neopIe 10 morrow. Polls will be held at the
t' "a" places: lst ward, No. "a Prince
Itrrer "A ward. No. ~ north Fairfax street !;
n ward, Room in 5. K corner of old Court
House (up stairs y 4th ward. Perpener' 8 house
o. Duke street, between Columbus and Alfred.
The question to be submitted was the engross-
-, .,,li,ct of conversation on the streets to-day
and s 10 ta,t has been for several days past, and
,br friends of the amendment are active IN
heir endeavors to secure votes in its favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

The Coal TRADE TRoUBLEs.-The hitch
between the New Central Company and the
Consolidation Company has been removed by
the consent of the former company to pay the
old freight rates. under protest, however. The
New Central will send about 400 tonss day
over the Pennsylvania Railroad aud some SIX
or eight boat loads by canal day. This action
of the New Central Company Is taken III co.,
sequence of the standog contracts mentioned
in Yesterdays Gazette.
The Cumberland Times of yesterday says
I'VE are now satisfied that there was nothing
in the rumor alluded to yesterday in reference
10 the resumption of coal shipments by the
Maryland Company. So far from having any
idea of shipping that ,mpany has through its
agents notified some of its miners to look out
for employment elsewhere, as the Maryland
mines will not likely be worked for some time
yet-at least not uotil rates are obtained which
will give that company an opportunity to com
pete with the Clearield region. That region
is now puttiog its coal in the market sixty cents
per ton cheaper than any company ln this re-
zion can possibly do it, excepting perhaps the
Consolidation. Resumption is therefore u mat
ter impossible until relief is afforded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

COMMITTEE MEETING Committee on
Public Property held meeting last night and
considered several matters of interest.
10 regard TO the question OF prohibition OF
the sale of fresh meats elsewhere than 10 the
market, the committee determined to report
RECOMMENDATION that it be referred to the
commissioners Of the Sinking Fund.
90 the application of the owners OF the
houses lately destroyed by fire at Fishtown,
praying the Council to become responsible Tor
their rents, the committee decided to recon-
mend that the Council make an arrangement
with the Iessees OF the Fishwharf to remit the
rent, by allowing them drawback equal to
the amount of rent Of all persons who have re-
built their houses.
The committee referred the question of the
ownership of the lot east OF the Jail to the Cor
poration Attorney.
They also determined to advise that iron
bedsteads be purchased for the use OF the prls'
ouers in the jail, as recommended 10 the late
report Of the Jail inspectors.
After acting 90 some bills Of an unlmportant
nature, the committee adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03

TEA meeting of the Sun Fire Company will
be- held at their hall to. night at s O'clock. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-03
ok 4 OOD5.

Good goods and pretty at what they sold whole
sale earlier in the season. Best goods
for the money yet received. Call
and see them before they
are all sold.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-04-28
Protection Of Trcos from Rabbits
and BOrers.

BY VIM. BILLINGsLEY, IOWA CITY.
Believing that borers and rabbits
have destroyed fully half the apple
trees planted in Iowa, that have lived
through the first summer, I could see
but little encouragement in attempt
ing to raise an orchard.
In the spring of 1870, after having
used several methods for protecting
trees against these pests, but to no
purpose, resolved to make another
trial, and accordingly set about four
hundred trees. The next thing to be
done was to protect them against
borers and rabbits. For this purpose
l wrapped them with coal tar paper,
such as is used for sheathing on
buildings. The mode ives adopted
as follows: For two and three year
old trees l took a stick about one
and one-fourth inches square, and
laid it on the end of the paper, then
rolled the stick one and half times
over, wrapping the paper thereon at
time of rolling the stick. If the wea-
ther be cold, a warm room is needed
to keep the paper from breaking. 1
then cut the paper with a sharp knife
along the stick. BY tying a string
around to keep 1t rolled, and drawing
out the stick it is ready for use.
With this I wrapped the trees, let
ting the paper extend two or three
inches below the surface of the
ground, and tying in three or four
places with string, such as wool
Irvine. Tie just tightly enough to
keep the paper in shape, as nearly as
may be, as it was when taken from
the stick, thus leaving sufficient space
for the trees to grow for two or three
years.
On removing the papers from the
trees last fall, found no borers, ex-
cept In few instances, where the
paper had been torn off. In very
few trees they had obtained entrance
above the paper. My trees are thrift.
ty, bark smooth and nice, and not in
jured in the least by rabbits. l be-
lieve there is no cheaper or more
etfectual method of protecting trees
than this. The cost will not exceed
one and one-half cents to the tree, for
three years, and larger trees in pro-
portion. 1t has with me proved
complete success, and intend to con-
tinue the use of the paper, until my
trees are large enough to take care of
themselves.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-04-28
Agricultural and Domestic.

Apply soapsuds to a suspected leaky
joint in the gas pipe. The formation
Of bubbles will show any escape
This is safer than trying the joint
with lighted match.
Scatter your coal ashes under the
plum and cherry trees, from two to
three inches thick and as far out as
the limbs extend, and you will find
it great preventive to the ravagcs
of the curculio. Also mulch the
currant and gooseberry bushes heavy
with it.
Baron de Lesseps brings up his
young ones on the Spartan system,
forbidding them to use shoes or
stockings, or to eat any but the PLAIN
est food. He has a small regiment
Of them, and treats them like sol
diers. They don't know what sick
ness means.
TO obtain 4 soap for removing
grease spots, dissolve in half a pint Of
water half . pound of Washing soda,
put in two pounds of good hard soap
cut in slices, and boil until a
homogeneous mass is formed; then
add alcohol, camphor, ether and
liquid ammonia, half an ounce of
each, and mold it into cakes.
1t is now time to set hens. Warm
corners in the stables or barns may
be appropriated for this purpose,
where the other poultry are not per-
mitted to go. The nest box may be
carried there quietly at night and the
hen left undisturbed. The advantage
Of having loose nest boxes is, that
the box and occupant may be rcmov-
ed to the place where it is to re-
main.
Every one should know that hot
water will restore cut flowers that are
faded by being worn on the dress or
carried in the hand. Cut halt an
inch from the end of the stem, and
put 1t directly into boiling water; the
petals will smooth and resume their
beauty in a few minutes. Colored
flowers will revive most perfectly, but
white flowers are inclined to curl and
turn yellow. The thickest textured
flowers will be restored the most
wonderfully. Flowers will keep fresh
after this treatment almost as long as
they would have done if freshly gath
crcd.- chicago Ecening JounaL
An Eastern firm has taken out a
patent for a method of cleaning car
pets and furniture by a naphtha bath,
which is as novel as it is said to be
successful. A large tank nearly fill
ed with naphtha is provided, and in
this is placed the sofa overrun with
moths, which is taken out soon after
with the little pests completely dead,
and, what is more, with any spots,
be they from whatever cause, remov-
ed. They are generally left for half
an hour or more. They are then
placed in the sun, and IN marvel
ously short time the napthia is evap-
Grated, not trace of an odor being
left, while the furniture looks as
clean as if 1t were new. No matter
how costly the furniture, it is not
hurt in the least, as frequent repeti-
tons are said to have successfully
demonstrated.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-04-28
Sick Cows.

A member of the American far,
mcr's club, who read some time ago
in one of the agricultural papers a
recipe for curing hollow horn, or,
horn all as it is often called, said that
he had occasion soon after to try the
remedy on his only COW, and has no
doubt that it saved her life. The
recipe was as follows: Take two
pieces of salt pork about the size of
the two forefngers, split them open
and put in each teaspoonful of cay
enne pepper; stand on the right side
of the animal, and elevate the jaws
with the left arm, and put the pork
between the grinders with the right
hand, keeping the Jaws elevated till
the dose is chewed and swallowed,
only putting in one piece at time.
After they are administered give two
more pieces Of the same size, if you
choose with the pepper, and if the
animal seems affected by the cold,
give water with the chill taken off to
drink, and put on warm blanket.
This remedy is also SAID to be very
good when the animal has taken cold
or lost his appetite in any way.