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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Disastrous Expl0siOn-One Man Killed
and several Injured.

MEMPHIS, May Ga little after O'clock
this morning a portable engine, standing in
front of Bohlen, Haze 4 Co.'S ice-house, at
the foot Of jefferson street, exploded with
terrific force killing Thomas Hoist, engineer,
fatally iniuring James Kennedy, the fireman,
and WOunding four other labOrers.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
THE FLORIDA FRAUDS.
How the Matter VIII BE Brought Before
the House.

WASHINGTON, May ct is understood that
the Democratic members who are managing
the Florida fraud business have decided to
make an effort to take the matter out of the
hands of the Judiciary Committee and bring
it before the House on an inquiry as to wheth-
er the sitting member from Florida (Mr, Bis
bee, holds his seat by fraud. This being q
question of the highest privilege could be car
ried by majority vote, and make the way
easy for thorough investigation into all the
alleged frauds In the State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
WEATHER AND RIVERS.
Yesterdays Temperature.

The signal service teegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 8 AZ p. m give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo 79o, Cincinnati 72. Davenport IS, Du-
buque 73, Galveston 81, Indianola 78, Keokuk
49, Lacrosse 65, Leavenworth 80, Louisville
Is, Memphis 83, Nashville 81, New Orleans 7s,
Omaha 81, Pittsburg 68, Shreveport SO, st.
Louis 81, st. Paul 68, Vicksburg 49, Yankton
7s, Augusta 81, Corsicana 81, Key West sc, Mo
bile 49, Montgomery 81. Savannah 81.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
suicide,

ployee Of Stanbers Hotel, at East Saginaw,
committed suicide during last night, hanging
himself with the same rope with which his
father shufIled off the mortal coil two months
ago. Mental alteration is the cause
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
The British Agents Here on the Alert.

WASHINGTON May G.-The British agents
here are fully apprised Of the intended dis
patch of the three additional Russian steam
ships filled with officers and sailors which
sailed recently from Finland.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Changes of Federal Offlcials-sheIdOn for
District Attorney.

New YORK, May 6.-The Posts Washing
ton special says: Louisiana politicians are
assured that the President intends to make
some changes among the Federal officers in
their State, and the appointment of ex-Rep-
resentative Sheldon to be United States Dis
trict Attorney is spoken of as very probable
to be announced this week
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Election Frauds-Pase Denies.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Representatve
Page, of California, says that there is not a
word of truth in the statement that he pro-
posed to offer a resolution to-day calling for
an investigation Of the election frauds in
Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Oregon,
Indiana, New York, etc He never contem-
plated anything of that sort.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Conscience Money.

WASHINGTON. May 6.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has received $435, mailed at New
York, for amount due to the United States
treasury for certain duties, and placed it to
the credit of the conscience fund.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
The PrerOgatIve Of the CrOwn-Precau-
tiOnS Necessary.

LONDON, May 6.-Sir Stafford Northcote in
the House of Commons further said that it
was the prerogative of the Grown to move
her majesty's troops from one portion of the
ment is still to obtain il possible an imme-
diate settlement They might be disap-
pointed, and therefore it was necessary to
take precautions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
pier Lights for the Jettie..

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The Senate to-day
approved the bill appropriating $4,000 for the
entrance of the jetties in the South Pass of
the Mississippi river
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
The Taliy-HO on Time.

HULMEsyILLE, Pa, May 6.-The Tally
Ho stage COACH on its way back from Phila-
delphia to New York. arrived at this place on
time, after driving mile and a half further
than on Saturday, it having taken the wrong
road at AndauSa.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Collision Between Turks and Russians

LONDON, May Ga Constantinople dis
patch says that there has been a collision
between some Turks and Russians, at
Boulair, but the disturbance was promptly
suppressed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Randall Thinks an Early Adjournment
Probable,

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Speaker Randall
thinks that the House will be ready to adj
journ about June Is or 20. any investigation OF
withstandng.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
The Congress Depends on the Present Ne
EOtfatiOns-The Feeling Hopeful.

LONDON, March 1T is thought that upon
the result of the present negotiations depends
the last chance of Congress being held.
The feeling, however, is very hopeful.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
The situation Critical-A Revolution
Threatened

LONDON, May 6.-Advces from CONSTANT
nople report the situation as critical, and
revolution and anarchy are threatened
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

ecutive committee of the National party will
be held in this city on Friday, to consider the
course OF Congress, in reference to the re-
sumption act. mass meeting will also be
held,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Successes Of the Musselman Insurgents.

LONDON, May IA dispatch from Constan-
tnople says that the Musselman insurrection
is rapidly spreading. that there has been
some severe fighting and that the insurgents
have met with several successes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
schouxaloG.s Mission.

LONDON, May IA dispatch from ST.
Petersburg says Count Schouvaloff's mission
is a special and a confidential one.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Petition for the Hepeal of the Bankrupt

CHICAGO, May ga petition signed by 1000
bankers and business men Of this city for the
immediate repeal Of the bankrupt law has
been forwarded to Washington.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Purchase OF Hprses for England.

CHICAGO, May 6.-About $50 horses were
purchased here to-day for shipment to Great
Britain.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
ORLEANS ESDAY, Z,

Grow are coseted with few friends, Gov
Hartranft being also present.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Stage Of the Rivers.

Daily telegraphic report OF the stage of
water at various points, with changes in the
"a hours ending yesterday at 3 D. m.:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Above low
Stations
Local Observations.

*Below high water mark of 1874. Indicates
rise, Indicates fall.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
Prevailing winds Southwest and south.

The following circular will interest marin
ers, coming as it does from the Lighthouse
Board, at Washington:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
OFFICE LIGHT-HoUsE BOARD. |
Washington. April 2T, 1873.

Washing on. April 81. 1873.
Notice is hereby given that the automatic sig
nal buoy off Cape Hatteras has been replaced
The buoy is painted red aud occupies the posi-
tion of the one which disappeared from Its
moorngs near the middle of the month. tSee
notice to mariners No. g. of 1879 This buoy is
anchored in twelve fathoms OF water: Cape Hat
teras light bearing northwest by north, distant
about twelve miles
BY order of the Light House Board.
JOSEPH HENRY. Chairman.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07

] am in hurry and will go bv the Kennesay
route. but will wait for you in New York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-07
The National Party.

New YORK, May ga meeting Of the ex-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

Of all the statues in the old Hall of Repre- SEN
tstiges. and that of Columbus ia the cast front
of the Capitol and of the group OF the back
wood.man and Indian fighting.
A hard looking malc customer he Was aoout
forty gears old-oame in one morning. am
tho man." he said in roar, who closed the
rebeop' 4 "a matter Of necessity that l
should sec the President. He was told that
the President did not receive visitors at the
White House. Hs saw every one that called
at Ala Tenth street. This is the number OF the
polioo station on that street. The man went
promptly to 4l4 Teuth s'r5et and took a seat:
After sitting there while the keeper asked
him what he wanted. "Oh ~ he said, VI have
lust called to see the President. The keeper
took iu tie situation at q glance, AID, saying
Step this way" conducted the visitor into
one Of the cells 80,
A Daytoo, Ohio, man came in one day. With
big tin bcx full Of papers. These const1tqted
the creed Of GeW religion Whlch 6oo nad
deputed lin to make known to the world.
What he wanted was the President to grant
him charter, and he would then start on
business basis. He gave bis name as JACOB
Sohsfer His particular fear was newspaper
men. lie thought that some OF the fraternity
had conspired to get the contents OF his box
and publish his creed before he secured the
charter. For this reason be said no oneshouid
raad his paDers. His vile is evidently also IN.
sane. Tie day Jacob Sohsfer put in bis ,sp
pearance at the White House, Jane Sohstter'
at Dsyton. telcgraphod to the President as tol'
lows: "hi:. President, Jacob Will &c With
YOU t3-.aorro7= 10 txolai;l his grand missloH.
TIA iii well. - Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

90 BARRELS WENGER's FAMILY
~ Flour; slso Brdgewster and e CaEe5, a1nIo =
- Mills Family, and full stock rstso OF h5 h'sA grace
Esrs Flour feF iss 6snvGDsoN GTsse II IL k5ag
1TEW ORLEANS MotAsszss Ssz ssSs es0iS9 fs9 ssa sss
u fair grades received t01aSx r. SnxILBURH' 1,B J T
low by looo 'o1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
EJEansSi a L..
~ aI @MI yAy e TN -EI
vv1Tr, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

~
Mr.. Albert C7ocker, tae well-knoTn drug
ailt, and spothecarys osSpringTste, de-, 81 ways
adyi=e6 orerv one troubled with Rheuclatisl E."
try VEGETLNE.
READ HIS STATEMGNT:
Springvaie, he, Oct, II, 1876.
H,r. Ii. Z. StevGGs:-
Deer Sir,-Fifsenr years $50 last fail was
taken sici, with rheI,nati,D1, was unable to move
until the next April, from that time until three
Years ago lsst fall, suffered everything with
rhcurastsn!. Sometimes there would bo weeks
81 g time That could not step ono step; these
stacks were quite often. suffered c7erythlnG
that man could. Gvar three years ago lsF:
sprirg commenced taking VGGKTlNS Z, and
followed i. up until had taken seven boEsleS
hsve had no rhcunls:ism since that time. 7 al
ways advise every one that is troubled with
rheumatism tolry VE4ETINE, and not suffer
for years rs j have done. This statement IS
gra:uitou3 rs FIR rs Mr. Stevens ia concerned.
Yours ETC.,
Albert Crooker.
Firm Of 4. Ccoo:;ar e Co., Druggists s. Apoth-
ccafica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

EORGE sTEUERNAGELS
EXCHANGE RESTAURANT,
No. 80 North Royal st.
Importer of French Brandy,
Holland Gin, Irish and Scotch Whiskey'
St, Croix and Jamaica Rum,
Rhine, Sherry, Port. Msdeira
and Clsret Wines,
Kuemrel Bitters &C., &c
80 nov 9-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

Special contract. will DO made with yearly ad-
vartiseTs.
Marriage and Desth Notices fifty cents. Obitu-
aries will be charged st advertisement rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
FrIV OH RESTA U r a i I.

T RAMMEL'S
E. VIENNA RESTAURANT,
No. l6 north Royal street.
My friends and the public generally are in
formed that have REMOVED TO NJ NEW
RESTAURANT, No 16 north Royal at.. where
I will keep p fne assortment of Liquors,
GIN. FRENCH BRANDIES, BONAKAMY 7
BITTERS snd WINES, Of my own lmporta-
lion: also LAGER BEER and fine CIGARS.
This estsblishment has been recently fitted up
tor the accommodation Of ladies and gentlemen
for privste suppers, &c, and the .psrlors and
dining rooms sro elegantly furnished: The
LUNCH COUNTER contains choice delcacles.
OYSTERS specially. l. RAnMEL'
nov 27-lm No. 16 north Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
~ gJG@ELI e "a e
NOTHING EQUAL TO IT.

South Salem, Masz., Noy. Ii, 1875.
Mr. T. E. Stevens.
Dasr Sir: have toan troubled with ScTofn!a,
Canker md Liver Conplsint for taree yoars.
Nothng ever did ma sny good uati con'
nlencad using tho Vsee.iao. l am now getting
along Hrst rate and still using tao Vc2et!ne.
consider there is nothing eiua! to J: to- such
complaints. Can heartily recommend i. 70 eve"
rybody. Yours truly
Mr.. LIZZIE IL PACKARD,
No. IS Lagrange a., south ssleo, Asss.
W Il aIZIH z III e
Prepared by
Eg. Ss, STEVENS, Boston, siSss.
Vsge!ine IS sold By sll druggists. dec3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
EXTRA LARGE SUITS AT DEALHAN's. s.

Fol BAKING PANS, CAKE PANS, PIE PANS,
O;ster Csue, Cake Cutters, Tia Toys, or aDy'
thing in the ti1vaFe line, call on Stsnsoury q
Bro, cosaer King and Columbus sis. dec q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
OYSTERS

vSTEESi OYSTERS
J. R. ROBERTS
Hsq established an OYSTER SHUChlNS
HOUSE 8, the Oyster dock, and will keep = coa' s2E,
stsntly on hand supply of the FINEST Olo-
TIERS brought to this market having !ac'l!tes
superior to others in the business: famiies
supnljed At short noticA and satisfaction gasrsn-
teed, Prices low. Orders solicited sep 2o-I
yg~iILIAh Z. SMITH,
DEALER IN
FEESE AND SALTEO FISH.
v5s1 WHARF AND STALLS U!TY ~ al
49, KET,
would inform dealers and others that he Is Hre-
,sre6 to furnish them with al Sino OF
pH' '0 POTOMAC FISH.
.. .be lowest possible prices. would CO..! ths
4an;nn a. sIe Of buyers to the fact that ny brand
stsods No, in market at sll times ana in1sha
~ snstsin nv reputation in that respoct
|" ~ Stalls. Nos. end S, Fish Msrkst VIII ~ De De
s,nriied ~ With fresh fish every morning; Ihey
wII he auoerinteuded by Nj Jsnaes r. Sr'nes'
Silt md nc families can depend on getting the 9ess
Shethe. they come in person OF seao @ oiuels o. >,
Peraons ct 8 distance wanting Fresn risn c>Ii
donond on getting them packed IN s99o 4rGsT:
oepeg sssr. All Orders addressed to M z. SEi!tS
.isSsndria. vs.. will receive prompt essen "oA'
mar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
w &c EGSE ErR7 a N -HI
HAS ENTIRELY CURED HE.

Boston, Oct. 1870.
Mr. II. Z. S!even::-
Lear Sir,-My daughter, after having severe
attack Of Wnoopipx Couch, wss left in teabo
state of bes!th B,iaS advised BY n friend sho
tried the VEG ETiME, and sitter using fow
bottles wss fully restored to health
/ hsve been 8 grea. sufferer from rheumatism:
have taken several bot.le7 OF the VEGETl N
for this complsia:. end en- happy to say 1t has
entirely cured me. have recommended tho
VEGGTlNGto oilers vita tho same gool ro
suits l. Is Graa; cleanser and purifier OF the
blood it is pleasant to t+ko and can chaertully
racorrrarf; i. James Morse
4Gt Athnns Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
RHEUMATISM i DISEASE OF THE
nI.0(i!1.

The blood in this disesse, ia found 70 contain
IN excess of Eb:n. VEGETINE b sets by con.
verting the blood from lis di:ossed condition t"
tho bowels which is very impo,trrt in this
complaint. One bottle of Vcgetino will give
relief; bu., 10 effect permanent cure, it must
be taken regularly, ard may tako several bot
ties. especially in cases cflong standing. V EG,
ETINE is sold by sll druggists. I;y u anu
vour ve,dict will bs the s ssme as that OF thous.
spds ds befsre s: you @ who ssy, IN eysr found 50
much relief rs from the uae Of VEGFTlNE s.
which is composed exclusively of Bsrks. Roots
and Herbs. ,
M ennaI 90 q blood ruriGer. Hesring CT it8
msny mo S9Va WoDdsru cures cures, all ot6er remodo
h I'd failed, I visited the Laboratory and con-
vinced mysef of its genuine merit. 1t is pre-
pared from bsrks. roots and HERDS, each OF
which is highly effective, snd they are COM
pounded in such a manner Is TO produce as
tonishing -esuits,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

EiAEz THE GIRL HAprT.-We have THE
tsy received Misses and Chidran's Cloaks,very
nicely trin,maj, sod very CHEAP,
G4o l9-lT l., EiCHDEAG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

NHRISTMAS PRESENTS-WA would ask
" especial attention to the dom ESTIC'
SEWING MACHIN ES which we are selling
st vary low prices. These machines are made
in the most substantial manner, require very
little power to WORK them, have al the necessary
attachments: and VIC know wilt give sstisfac-
ton We will ba pleased to explain their
grest advantages to any person interested.
deco &c. S. LEAOBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

Fer upwards Of Thirty years Mrs. WiaEloR,,s
Soothing Syrup has been used !or Children. Il
oorrects aciait5 Of tbo stomach, relieves ~lnG
cole, regulates the i,oWeia, Cures dysentery aod
hiarrt@, whether arising trcn teetblng or other
csuses. Aa ola AID vel! tried remedy. 70 cents
9 Bottle. JC A-@tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
RENO I!:E >

hsvo removed ray s:ocs @.
JEW ELST, HNATCIi& rs,
SILVER AND PLATED WARE. tsSc.,
TO ny EoW store,
92 KING STEEEI,
(Negt to Geo. y. Fre0cn's ho9kes3rc}
where l will bo pleased TO SEQ q! my friends sad
customers aHl to public generally.
Just received S new and handsome sosoT.mea:
Of Jawelry, &c, suitable fer HOLIDAY fj:G
SENTS. Sewing Machines, Needles, Oil, Sc.
for sa!s, HENRY WILDE,
20. % King street,
Joe 10 i -, 4 Gla-nrdria Y Nircir: 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26
GOODS FOR IHE HOLIDAYS

EtFRENCA's, No. o5 AEMsa sEssEEE.
Rich Pearl Inla;d Writing Desks in rare
Wood, Papier Mscna and Russia Leather;
Work B91oa of most elegant designs; Jewel
Cases; Gard Gases in PesTi and Russia }1cathct;
Glove and Hand l1e-chaf Boxes, very handsome;
Vases and Ladies' aEG Geato' Dressing Cases;
beautiful Japanese Ware-Cabincts. Glove
Boxes and Trays: Toltmonnaies, Pocket Books
and Letter Books. great variety; inkstands IN
Glass and Bronze; Gold Pons and Pencils, new
and unique designs; fne Pocket Cutlery; Cut
and Iridescent Glass Vases and Eoquet EoldoTs:
beautiful in design and finish; Games and Tool
Chests, in greet variety, for the little folks 3
very large assortr;ent of Books for the nursery,
for youths and adults popular editions OF ce!e
brsted writer's in prose- and poetry; Autograph
and Photograph Albums new styles; Bibles
and Prayer Books specially; the celaD.a:od
Teachers Bible; the faeat assortment CT Prayer
Books in the State Devotional Books History
and Biography in sets; Christmas ald New
Year Cards in great variety. The Stationary
Department contains the very best srtic!c5 Ia
elegant baskets and boxes. leW snd very rcn
designs; Panel Pictures; ine Photographs aud
Statuary; Psssi Pootouts ard Frames, new al
very rich, and 8 thousand and one other things
suitable for Christmas and New Ioar Presents.
These goods have Deaa bought ct tne lowest cssh
price, aud will be sold corrcspondingly loY.
Call aud examine.
dec II GEO. T. FRENJH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-12-26

DICH, RARE AND BEA II i L
National Republican., 1878-08-21
Operations of the Health Once

The following shows the operations Of the
Health Office during the week ending the
18th instant NuisanCes reported, 40; re-
fcrred. l3j dbated, ?i7 referred to Commits
siuncrs, 10: citizens complaints 10; official
notices issued, ii causes Of death Investigated
by the coroner, IL deaths from all causes re-
ported, ~; burials at public expense, l6; in.
ve.tigations MS to local cause Of disease, 5
premises found sanitary, 3 insanitary, 3; tons
Of garbage removed, 4jl; dead animals re-
moved, 80 privic5 cleaned by o. +. \. Cont
panY, 53l. Umwholcsome food dCondcmned-5j5
pounds Of beef 80 veal, !? mutton, 233 bacon,
~ pork, 20 buChe, fish, 2j- csntalopcs - crabs,
~ dozen corn, 80 cgg.plants %! cabbageS, -
Cucumbcrs aud bushels miscellaneous fruits
and vegetables Animals impoundcd, 1872 re.
deemed. n; killed, Isl; remaining in pound
JU
National Republican., 1878-08-21
Amus-nents and Excur-ions

CoSIQuE.-Nsriety performance.
For salt water. steamer Mystic leaves Potomac
Ferry wharf at nine ~ M, returning at eleven T.. M
Steamer Mary Washington leaves seventh street
wharf for Mount NUrnon at ton a. N. returning at
four p M.
Forty miles for ten cents The City Of AlaNan.
drla leaves Seventh street wharf at halfpse eleven
u. u., returning at three p.
"LyCeuin" five cent excursions on barge CUcknde
City every Wednesday and Friday at seven ?. H.,
Ind sundays Rt three y. IN.
Excursion tp BlOckistOn's Island, given by Com
pany "a" steamer J. W. ThOmps1n leaves sixth
street wharf al hdfpast seven a. M, returning at
ten ?. M.
One hundred miles for ten cents. steamer Mary
Washington leaves foot of seventh street At 10 q. NJ
returning at n r. IN. Moonlight excursion in the
evening.
National Republican., 1878-08-21
FIRE ON THE WATER.
An Excursion steamer on Fire at Marshall
Hall.

An Excursion steamer on Fire at Marshau
Hall.
While the steamer City of Alexandra was
lying at tho wharf at Marshall Hall, Monday
night, soon after twelve o'clock, one Of the
lamps In the lamp-roo exploded and set fire
to the surrounding objects. For short time
II was doubtful as to the results, but fortu.
nately tho fire was extinguished before any
serious damage was done. The tmbcrs in and
about the lamp.room were somewhat charrcd,
hut not materially damaged. Mr.. John Phil.
lips, the mate. dropped from suhocaton while
manfully sticking to his post. applying the
hose. Captain Ross had his hand badly cut
while thrusting the hose through a sky.light,
in order to get better play upon the fire. No
small amount of credit Is due TO the Of.
fcers and crew for their iudividu en-.
dcavors as no doubt there would have
been serious results IL, it had not
been for their prompt action. Fortunately
the greater number Of the passengers were
ashore at the time. Only few were aboard
and those we're engaged In eating their sup
pcrs. As 1t was the officers and crew had
their hands full. Instead of the people going
ashore they crowded around the entrance to
the amp-room aud made frantic endGavors to
gain admittancc. thereby seriously retarding
and making more laborious than 1t otherwise
would have been the work of extinguishing
the flames.
The Injured men were al right yesterday
and went to work ~ usual. The City Of Alex.
amdria took down the excursion of Washing.
ton Lodge No. q, /. o. NJ, which was one Of
the pleasantcst that has taken place this sea-
son, the only drawback being this little acc.
dent. on account of which the boat did not
reach her wharf until about three o'clock yes-
tcrday morning. The members Of tho lodge
passed resolutions rendering a vote Of thanks
to the officers and crew of the steamer for
their prompt action in subduing the flames.