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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
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A. M Leave Washington:
f5l5-NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AN ID BOS-
TON EXPKEss. Ellicott city; ON sundays to
Baltimore only. Stops at tShipley's. Laurel An
6.5o-Ba!timore, Annapolis and Way. tCranber-
ry, Strasburg, Winchester, Hagerstown, and Way
lo~ifeBALT1MORE AND LAUREL EXPRESS.
s:io-point of Rocks, Cranberry, Slrasburg. Win
AND BALTIMORE ENPkESS. Parlor Cars to New
York and Philadelphia Stops at Annapolis juno
S3j-fST LOUIS, CHICAGO, COLUMBUS AND
PITTSBURG EMPRESS, Hagcrstown and Valley
Branch. except sunday. Through car to Staun ton.
Pullman cars TO Cincinnati daily. Grafton to san
duSkey daily except saturday.
9OU-On Sunday only-BalJimore Annapolis and
Way.
lo.oC-BALT1MORE EMPRESS. Stops at Bla-
densburg, Beltsville, Laurel, Annapolis Junction,
iPssTmnps and Hanover
,I2lV-Baltimore. Annapolis Ellicott City and
Way.
l,So-iNEW YORK, AND BOS-
TON EXPRESS. On sundays to Baltimore only,
soPpng at Al SnopS S,Gps 4R"rel
REL XFKESS reaenct Xi Keay i}dn a.
Annapolis junction.
4;Sa-tpoint Of Rocks, Frederick, Hagerstown.
Point Of Rocks and Way Stations only.
455H-tBaaItti,tnore, Annapolis and Way Stations
TlMokE EXPRESS Norfolk, except sunday
Norfolk passengers taken in the cars direct TO boat
at Canton stops at Bladensburg and Laurel.
6.JIfBaltinoro and Way Stations.
7.H--tCHlCAGO AND COLUMBUS EXPRESS.
Sleeping cars to Chicago.
Slv-TBAITIMOkE EMPRESS.
C2orISI LOUIS, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE
AND PITTSBUkG EMPRESS. PitlsDuly, except
Sunday. Pullman cars
- 91o-tNEW YORK, PHILADELPHIAAN AND BAL
IiMORE EAPRESS. Sleeping car to New York.
ana special sleeping car ~ Philadelphia.
IDaiIy Other trains daily, except Sunday.
All trains stop Ut Relay Station
All through TRAINS Will stop at Sir Johns Run for
pas sengers ~ and from Berkeley Springs, and al
Deer Park and Oakland Hotels during The season.
For further information apply 1T the Baltimore ana
Ohio Ticket Office, Washington Station and 49, Gul
ma Gus pennsylvania avenue and 63 Fifteen III street
northwest, Washington, where orders will be taken
or baggage TO be checked to any point
W. l.. CLEMENTS, Master OF Transportation
L. M COLE, General Ticket Agent.
GEO. 5. kUONTZ, General Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
INLAND & SEABOARD COASTING &C
of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrvalled facilities for
tho transportation of freight and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly as follows:
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STEAMERS.
ID ESUMPTION OF ROUTE.

On and after THURSDAY, February 14tb,
1878. the steamer NJ Alta NO, Gap ain
VIM. 81. Byles, will be run ss follows:
Leave Alexandria EVERY MONDAY.
THURSDAY and SATURDAY, from King
street wharf, at hslfpast seven O'CLOCK
Il. M, for Landings on the Potomac as far down
as Nomini. Leave Nomini EVERY TUES.
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at o'clock,
for Washington, arriving early the same even
ing. Freight received daily.
feb II J. BRODERS q CO., Agents.
INLAND & sEABOARD COAsTING 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
FANCY GOODS.
J. FERGUSON & BRO.

We have opened our stock or the season, con-
''' DEE IS Trimmings, Black and Oolored
silk Fringes, Worsted Fringes, in plain and
mixed colors. Buttons. &c
HAMBURG AND TOROHON LACES,
Hosiery Gloves, Corsets. &c in great variety.
Bows, scarfs, Fancy Ribbons, Yelling. &c.
to order at short notice.
PICTURE FRAMES, in Walnut Gilt and
fancy mouldings, all Sizes and made TO order,
WE HAVE ALSO large stock of Hair
Brsids, Puffs, Curls, &c.
high BACK COMBS, in Shell, Gilt and
Silver; Hair and Hat ornaments, and Scarf
Pins-to which we invite your attention.
JAMES FERGUSON &BRO..
my3 So King street
SPRING OPENINGl
y SPRING OPENINGl
Just received this day per express beautiful
and we'll selected stock of the following goods,
which will be sold very cheap:
Ribbons, Ladies' Ties Fancy Belts,
Hosiery, Gents Ties Buttons,
Rufaings, Fans, Corsets,
Edgings, Veilings Rushes,
Couture Pins Rid Gloves, Head Ornaments.
A beautiful line of Ohildren's Striped and
Plain Colored Hose, from 124 to 75c per pair.
dark shades for 76c per pair. All the latest
styles Of feelings. Lace Hsndkerchiefs only
6Oc; Silk Fringes; the best 50c Corset in town,
| equal to what is usually sold for 75c. at
NH u O. @. BERRY'S, u King st.
Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant. new and substantial .E~ /
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE66
leaves the companys wharf Washington. EY-
DAY, at i've O clock p M, and Alexandria at
$50 p. NJ; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THU 2SDAY and SATURDAY,
at o'clock p. m. This line connects at Nor,
folk with the ships of the Merchants and Mi.
ners Transportation Company for Boston and
route to those cities and their connections
throughout New England. Fareto Norfolk 81
round trip &c. Tickets good until used
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.

r Q. M1LBURN,
Wholesale AND FAMILY GROCER
TEA DEALER AND COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
No. 10 north Royal st., near Market space,
Alexandria, Va.
Consignments and orders will receive careful
and prompt attention myN
J. BRoDHRs & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR,
SALT AND FISH.
A full line of celebrated pure, old Whiskeys.
Brandies Gin. Rum, &C.. Massey 8 Co.'s Phils-
delphia and Clagetts Baltimore Ales, and Berg.
Agents for James s. Welch Best Family
Flour, James s. Kirk & Co.'S. Standard Soaps
Dupont Cos. Sporting and Blasting Gun
powder and Baltimore and Potomac Rivor
Steamers.
Orders promptly attended 10, and consign
ments solicited. No. II King street,
oct 26tf Alexsndris, Va.
w A. JOHNSON
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS
| Also Agent for Arlington Brewery and LAT
| land & Rands Powder 60.
Consignments of Gram, Flour and all kinds
of Country Produce solicited. Liberal advances
| made on consignments in store.
oct N 4. cor. Cam. and Roys' SITS
IN GORGE Il. HILL s. CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES.
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
COCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Costod,
PRESIDENT-Ice Drop, bright flavor
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet, soft obong.
SEAS1DE-For light summer luncheon.
| TOURIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit figured top.
| BISMARCK German Biscuit, Csrawsy flavor
SARATOGA-Crimp edge Mace favor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade ii
! assorted or straight packages, attractiVely put
up for retail. They are no: kept in stock. No
tin cans used, consequently they are always
fresh and in high hsvor. We respectfully solicit
an examination Of these goods.
GEORGE K. HILL. & CO.,
my 19 Alexandria, Va.
r. w. AVERY
CHOICE FAMILY AND Fanny GRooE
RIES, WINE LIQUORS, &c, &c,
ZIG King st., cor. Alfred,
sep ALEXANDRIA, VA.
h0bOkSEY & SON.
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROOE
RIES, WINES AND LIQU 0RS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT.
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERR
and AACKEREL.
NOS. l66 AND ITO KING STREET,
washington Hall Building,)
Alexandria. Va.
Orders promptly filed. mh SLIT
~ VIM. RAMSAY,
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER
AND
TEA DEALER.
s. E.. COR. KING AND 81 ASAPH SIS.
nov22-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
FOR NEW YORK

The Al Steamships c. q. KNIGHT >saes
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM SANE
psny's wharf, Alexandris, EVERY MON
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
al East River, EVERY SATO RDAY at four
o'clock p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28

WY g., VIRG. MIDLAND & e. =. X. +.
W. JOHN s. BARBOUR, Receiver.
On and after Sunday, June 9th, 1878, Pas
senger Trains will run us follows:
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0LEINE SOAP received tr.day by
~ jelS J. G. NILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28
WOOD AND COAL.

COAL ooA1'
VS. invite the attention Of dealers and con-
sumers to our large stock of CAREFULLY
PREPARED COAL Of tho following varieties:
LYKEN'S VALLEY,
LORBERRY and
SHAMOKIN RED ASH.
WHITE ASH Gree burning and hardy of
steamer. broken, egg, stove and nut sizes.
Also GEORGE CREEK, CUMBERLAND
and KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Vir.
ginis
Making Coal q specially, We aim to keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate,
and is especially prepared for family use.
Yards Aoored. and all Coal sent out WE'LL
SCREENED AND FREE FROM 1MPUR-
ITIES.
Dealers. families, public institutions and man
utactories supplied at lowest market rates-per
ton of 2240 lbs. T. j. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
feb Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28

~HOICE CAROLINA RICE at
% j. G. MILBURN'S.
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DASKETSi Baskets Covered and Un-
ID covered Baskets received to day by
ia J, @. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28

DAINTS OF ALL COLORS. in oil and dry,
l. for sale cheap. PEAKE . MALLS,
fsb28 cor. King and Columbus sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28

NEW CROP "PEKOE CHOP" isjust the
~ thing for iced tea-60 cents pound
nv 20 Il. VIM RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-28

NEW CROP TEAS at
~ ie Is j. @. MILBURN S.
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TRKsH OATMEAL received this day.
An 30 ALLEN 9. HARMON.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
CITY EEygDES.

Sol Smith was ipoaroerstei in Jail, charged with,
the larceny Of pair OF pants.
A youth named st. Joseph Peter Was lodged in.
the Sixth Station, charged with the larceny OF 80.
Sol Smith, for the larceny OF Iair Il psnts,
was locked up in the Central Station.
G.. w. O'Donnell was arrested and lodged in,
the Third 81 alton, charged with bigsmy.
James Nelson, alias Skinner, was immured in
the Sixth Station, charged with the larceny Of
blanks.
James Brown and John Mahon were lodged in
the Central Station by Aids Minor and Hennessey,
charged with the larceny Of 49,
A woman named Sarah yesterday broke into
Mr.. A. Gormond's residence, 385 Canal street,
and stole lot OF wearing apparel.
Hiram Thompson was locked up in the Harbor
Station, charged with having COW in his pos.
session supposed TO have been stolen.
Walter James Oaks q well known sneak thief.
was arrested by special Mike Hennessey and
locked up in the Third Station, charged with the
larceny Of a box Of cigars.
At hal'past 8 o'clock last evening The usual
monotoDy OF work at the Crescent City railroad
stables, on Tohoupitoulas street. near Jackson,
was varied by q fight among the employees, DUR
ing which Martin Nolan Was shot in the right
cheek by Roger Murphy, who was arrested.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT SUNDAY JANUARY q 1919

the General Assembly for reimbursements Of
lands enormously sold by the state, there are nc
traces proper In the records Of the Land Office,
snd previous 70 investigations therein II will be
necessary TO summon Fl. J. Campbell and John
hay, and to ascertain from them what accounts
they have to show for justifyng their reimburse
ment5 or orders OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS thereto re-
lating.
Permit me now, gentlemen, 10 close with de-
served complimentary tribute to Mr.. Armant for
the precision. alaoriiy. clesrness and exhaustive
character OF his services az assistant expert and
as expert, conducted with no help extra, com
parstively, and at q sacrifice OF even his evening
aud night leisure.
And permit me TO remain yours, especially,
VIM. II. PERALTA,
Chairman Sub Committee
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
CAPITOL NOTES.

The Public Education Committee met yester-
day in execu i've session.
Senator O. b. Wheeler paid his respects to the
Governor yesterday.
Senator Wheeler Republican, 10 opposed to a
constitutional convention.
The Governor hasn't yet seen those reports
from tbs different institutions.
Senator Stamps eolored, is emphatcally OPP
posed to c0nsti utioDal convention, but he
doesn't want it known.
joint Republican caucus OF the Senate and
House W II be held st IL o'clock this morning at
Turner Hail, corner OF Dryades and Lafay cite
streets.
The Democratic members will meet at IL
o'clock this morning, the Senat rs in the Senate
chamber and the House members in room pre-
pared by Capt. Flood.
The Senate chamber and hall OF the House
look handsomely in their new suits of carpet,
mating, curtains, furniture, etc., and will be-
ready for occupation in the morning.
Secretary Of State Strong has his report in
pamphlet form, and handed few to his friends
yesterday. Il contains complete roster Of
every State and parish official, aud is in thai,
as welt as other respects, far ahead OF anything
from the same eff 30 in years.
The State Levee Board met yesterday. and
awarded contracts for two levees, the "Brdn and
"Le Boeuf" levees in the parishes of West Baton
Rouge and st James, to D. Ahern, at twenty cents
per cubic yard. Oue or two lower bids were re-
jected, as the terms OF presenting bids had not
been complied with.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06

sary means OF carrying his chemical knowledge
into practical effect, and this can only be done BY
tne raising OF sufficient sum to enable him to
SHOW the people Of this State, especially the sugar
planters what they are to apply to their soils a.
fertilizers to secure the best results We are all
cropping IN darkness. We are spending large
sums for fertilizers without any knowledge ss TO
practical results.
Gentlemen, know that The times are unpro-
pltious, and that we have passed through q sea-
son OF uDexampled disaster, but this but renders
1t more important that we should try and secure
every advantage In our future cultivation. No
donbt large sums have been expended this sea-
son IN the purchase OF fertilizers, with but little
oeneht. and In some cases absolute injury. Let
us then resolve to advocate strenuousy the es.
Establishment OF this State institution, and use
every endeavor TO supply Prof. McCullob with all
the means by which he can direct us as regards
our special cultivation. 10 this way every man
throughout the State will go on with oonfd epee
and hope that Louisiana will blossom as the rose.
This much for our State; but, Mr. President, we
must go further; let us petition the general gov
efnment That department OF agricultural
chemistry he established at Washington, with a
fnli and effective laboratory, where every man In
the United States can send bis soil to be analysed
without any charge otherwise than the convey
apce there and back. He will then receive the
instructions as TO what that so r. duiras to raise
The Intended crops, and will apply MS fertilizers
with the same certainty az the citizsns OF France
applied theirs. The increase Of aericultnIa
ptohucts throughout our country will repsy a
Thousand fold The expense of the college in the
increase Of crops, the development OF our inter
nal and external commerce aud the prosperity
and happiness OF the American people.
Mr. Pre- sident, / would urge action on these
views, and, in addition to the committee 10 be
appoin' ed to confer on the subject OF the Agri-
cultural College TO be established al Baton
Rouge, i intend to move at gu early day that
committee from this body be appointed to visit
Washington and urge the necessity Of the estab-
fishing at the national capital deps, tment OF
agricultural chemistry on the basis OF my views
as previously expressed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
THE ORLEANS ARTILLERY.

Last night The DFTeoRAr was serenaded by 3
lively and musical T. Id heading the fifth oompa-
ny of the regiment OF Orleans Artillery, COM
manded by Capt. A. Sambola. As We understood,
the company WAS on its way to Dol. Vinets
house, on Elysian Fields, to present him with an
oil portrait OF himself as compliment for his
services to the regiment, and to receive o ban.
ner IN Requirement OF their own good work DUR
ing the Toublous times when the State needed
their brave hesrts and strong arms. The com
maud went first to Capt. A. 5amboa's residence,
where they were we'll greeted with whatever can
comfort the inner man, and everything went off
very pleasantly all through the evening.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
NuMBEn or ALARMs puR1Na rHE YEAa 1sr1.
GOD SAVE THE KING

The attention Of all concerned is directed to
the proclamation Of bis most blessed Majesty,
Rex, in this mornings paper.
It is his to proclaim, and ours but TO obey. Let
his loyal subjects compose themselves according
ly, comforting themselves with the pleasing re.
Il otiun that the genial headsmsn Of his amiable
and aft c'ionste Majesty Will cordially provide for
the eontumacious. God save the King
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06

The Mayor yester day made the following pro
motions on She police force:
Fifth Preeinct--John Meeux and Jos. Large
from supernumerary to p6trolmsn.
Fourth Preeinot-Gsorge Howard. doorman.
Eighth Prsoinct-J. d. Lorio, from patrolTan
TO corpora; and Thos Ramsay, from supetpu-
fmerary TO patrolman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
Not n burglary.

The detectives report that the safe at Mr..
D'Amioo's store, Nos % and Is PoydIas street was
not opened by breasiug the combination AZ re-
ported also to gain access 10 safe In that way
would be an imposslbility. Furthermore, the
aperture in the door through which the burglar
is supposed to have effected entrance, is much
TOO small for even q small man to pass through.
Hence they conclude that the $50 in money and
vslusb papers that stolen wers ap propri-
ated by some person or persons thoroughly ac-
quainted with the method Of cpenir z the cafe.
who afterwards bursed the combination to throw
suspicion upon burelars.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
A SINGLE MN.

Theirs was only 'ene bid presented for the con-
sgsruction Of Temporary protection 10 the wash
In The levee below montegut street. and that one
was from Mr. y. Oassarino, who offers TO do the
work fora9B50. II ds probsble that the bid, al
though deemed TO be steep, will be accepted.
there being little alternative In the matter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
CITY IIEEN y ES.

License taxpayers will remember that the ass
count of 20 per cent on licenses viii positively
cease TO be allowed after Tomorrow evening Of
O'Clock. On Wednesday, and for week there
after, the discount will be only 10 per cent. On
Tuesday, the 9th of Jsnuary, the City Hal Will
Ixa at,,aad
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06
J. r. Walker. D. D. s., 1870 DeIord street.

The renowned Staub, who holds forth at
GoldthWaite's bookstore, on Exchange Alley
near the corner OF Canal street. sent as yester-
day, the Detroit Free Press, Frank Leslfes
Budget OF Fun. Harpers' Weekly. the Lakeside
East and West
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06

In Boston. last week. q young girl, who had
been ruined and had taken to the life OF the
streets. wac released from the House OF In
dnstry, tn which she had been sent as q vagrant.
her seducer having sought her out, expressed
his sorrow and married her.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06

The Colonnads Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. IL
noted for its fine location and the unsurpassed
elegance OF its app Jintments
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-06

This includes si232 40 for ffty-four vaults just
built in Cypress Grove No.
Net revenue 1876 f15l5 SIS; net revenue lett,
$3.50 IS. In favor OF 1876, $715 10.
The number Of exempt certificates issued 10
100. The number of initiation certificates Issued
is .ixty three. Active members on our rolls, =.
The report OF the chief engineer will furnish
q comprehensive review OF the condition Of the
engines, machinery, etc, OF the depar rnent; also,
calling the attention of the city authorities to
many matters OF public interest connected with
our department.
La closing my twenty-third consecutive annual
communication, return my thanks to the officers
Of the department. aud the association for their
thorough CO operation vi h me.
Praying for the continued existence and In
creased usefulness OF our glorious organization,
| close my communication.
New Orleans, January s, 1878.
OFFICE CHIFF ENGINEER FIRE DEPARTMENT,
New Orlesns, January s, 1878.
To the President and Members OF the Board OF
Delegates of the Firemen's Charitable Asso-
citation:
Gentlemen In compliance with ordinance No.
1910. Administration series. / proceed respect
fully TO submit to you, and through you to the
Administrator OF Commerce, my annual report as
{ hief engineer OF the fire department OF New Or
leans for the year just ended
The department. has at present one chief en-
gDeer and four assistants, seventy-two forem, n
and ASSISTANTS, and 960 active members, nineteen
. tam engines and hose carriages, and four hook
and ladder trucks complete. We have one hand
engine company, appropriately equipped with two
hand engines, cuff lent hose, hooks and ladders
and other psraphernalia required to perform the
combined service ola hand en- CINE and hook-and-
ladder company, located at Mneburg.
NEW APPARATUS.
Nearly all the appar atus in this department. is
new and IN good order. New suctioas have been
purohssed for Mechanics No. 8, Washington No.
20 and ChaImette NO. %, aud new wheels for the
tr ck OF Lafayette Hook and Ladder No. /; also
. new and improved hook and ladder truck for
Hope Hook and Ladder Company No. 3.
FIRES.
The great reduction in the rumber Of fires, and
la the consequent am 9Ent Of losses during the
past year. as compared With previous ysars, is
source Of much satisfaction, there having been