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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

PROPERTY SALEs.-Grceu & Wis.,, auci,u,
GERS. sold to day for George A. Mushbach,
commissioner. frame house and lot on Fairfax
street aud Ramsay's alley. to Morton Maryc,
Trustee, for $3.50.
Also tho tract Of lsud 10 Alexandra county,
cnutsiuiug about 80 acres to Alexis Smith for
$l,025
The house % Qleen street was Withdrawn.
The above Dameu properly belonged 10 the
estate Of tho late Charles Z. Shaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
CANAL COM MBKCE,

krriced--Bosts E Rsyer and NJ Keraey 10
American Coal Co; Il Il Ryan to Hamp q
Bslto Coal Co
- Dspsr:ed Boats Geo s Coulter E Bsyer, NJ
kerscy and & N Ryan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
comm r. RGf-Sk.

ALsx >SDR1A MARKET Aug l6-The mar
kel to day Is quiet aud easy, with fair receipts Of
grain aud prices about steady. The offerings Of
Wheat amounted TO IS 0 bushels AID sales were
made nj 90 81 leo l0l and l02 for Fultz and
l05 ard lCi for Lancaster. ss to quality. Corn
is quiet with sales Of 6G3 bushels of white at 81.
n rs sold. and 235 bushels Of Oats sold at s32,
Coal REroRT.--The following is report OF
the receipts and shipments of coal during the
wook ending to-day:
RECEIPTS.
Amer. Coal Co.. j. II. Parrot, jr., Agt.. 1913
Hap. & Bait, Edward Herbert, Agent. go
). Z. Agnew u 1000
SHIPMENTS.
American Coal Co....................... ls3
tsup " DhiL UU
j. 7. Agnew s. Co.......................,.. 1850
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

WAsH.-O Hus to O severe rain Yesterday
evening rhe culvert uodcr the rack Of the w.
u y. il. Il near Farm well, abou: iJur,eeo feet
long, was washed uuI, necessliatDg a delay 10
The massage Of trains of about three bcurs.
The damage has b:en repaired aud lrsius sr:
again ruauGg or time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

MAYORS OFFICE There wero DO cases
befyrc Tie Mayor ibis mcruiog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
st. John S Academy.

The Forty. first Annual Session will besin on
MONDAY, beptembe Der lst.
>, !AdVantsgeS: Military drill and discipline;
thirty.two years experience of PRINCIPAL: close
grading and consequent ability of teachers to do.
vote much time 10 oral instruction; .horou shness
OF teaching; we'll arranged system of rewsrds
ind honors exciting emulation without rivalry:
every appliance for OH sct teaching, pnilosop6i.
Cal, chemical and engineering instruments, cab.
met Of minerals. &c; fine school library a.trs-
ordinary accessibility and healshlulnees of loos.
tlon elegant school rooms and furniture; and
pleasant homo for students from abroad,
Board and tuition for session of ten months,
only $780,
For Catalogue, address
RICHARD L. CARNE, A H., PRINCIPAL.
aug Elm Drawer II, Alexsndris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS FOR FRAME BUILDIN0.
Depot Quarter n aster's Ofi,e.
WRahing ton D. q Aupnpk 6th 1870

Depot Qusrtermaster's Ofi,e r.
Washington, y. O., August 9th, 1879 !
received at this cfice until II O'Clock, noon,
September 9Th, 1879. at which time aud place
they will be opened in the presence of bidders
for the construction at Fort Whipple, Va, of a
Frame Wagon Shed in accordance with plans
and specifications which can be seen at This of.
Tee. There are none for distribution.
One copy Of this advertisement should be 90.
curely attached to each triplicats proposal and
should be mentioned therein as comprising part
of it. -
Bidders should furnish satisfactory evidence to
this office before the award is made of III Dir abil-
lty to perform the work.
The successful bidder will be required to enter
into written contract with the United Ststes,
With good and approved security, in the sum of
$500, within ton days after being notifei of the
acceptance of his proposal.
Proposals should be enclosed in sealed envol.
opes marked Proposals for Frame Building"
and addressed to the undersigned. -!
The United States reserves the right to jsct
any or sill proposals. 90.
a. F. ROCKWELL,
aug ll-6s Depot Q lsrtermsster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

A house FIR aged aci ;lti;u Hebrews il 10
he bull! BY the vaTi.u; .Iasish orAera 10 NV
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
Local Matters.

WEATHER Probabilities August lG $50
FOR the Mod G S'a;s5 threatening weather .rd
ran e'S 10 south winca aud lslirg barometer.
ionu~eu u.lhg Inc night by cooler northwest
winds, clearing Weather and ri.Dp bsroynet.r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

CRAYoN OF THE LATE JUDGE LOWE Mr..
Stone, photographer. Klug street, has juSt
executed cIsyon portrait Of the late Judge L.
NJ. Lowe, tsken from picture OF the Judge
when be was quite ytuog mao, with such
cha7ges as to make it compare more with the
Appearance Of the Judge in his later years. The
execution Of the portrait is excellent. 1t
will be ca exhibition at Mr.. Geo. &. Freoch' s
book store for few days, and then be huDg in
the city court room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

PERSONAL -Jas. NJ. Smith, etq formerly
ct .hc Virginia SentlueI, wgs 10 iowa yest risy,
and made short but pleasant call at hs Ga
E2tto elise. Mr. Smith is healthy and happy.
Mrs James L. Wetsier, wife Of Capt. Web
s.cr Of the police force, is yiog dangerously i'll
1t her Residences
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

WINDS clearing Weather and ri=ing barometer.
cHTaCH SERVICES &c, To-MoRnow.-
thfnt Church. -SeT7ice At / a. IN. and p.
e. ny Re- II. Slcr. =
81 Pals Church No service.
Grace (hWch -Ser7c, at II 0. II, and
500 .. ~. ng X Z. Mr. Snarp.
- 81 Mlry's CHwch.-Alas5 at AID II o. m.
Fe-n.r- a u. A.
Union PcsJRsriun Ch5uch (F!fst Churcn)-
SH'v c. at ! Il. u. aau p. IN. by Rev. DR..
Bullock.
Second Presbyterian CAurcl-S,rvic, at | |
o. IL. and :, III b. Keg. Wm. DinHiddic.
Meth Fps Chmch--Scsvc, u. l | .. u. by
Pror. II. y Clos. II Gaofso.3wn D. G., aa1
Sp m. nv R:v L H. Parse.
-Aeth EpH. ChmcL .S2aM Service at /
q. III. aua .. N q, Nv W * i y;e.
Meth Irot Gturcb-Sarvi,: at II 3. III. prd
500 o. III. nv K~v. W. Il Graham.
Baptist Ctmch-Sgrvee At Ii .. ID. acl S
p. m. rv X y. W. : Prick
Youag Nu's Chri5'ita .dssocmtton -
S4rv!:e OF 'ur an. prayer ncgilua il the Meth
prI;. CEurch al ! III. Jail at = o. III. Aims
House ut = p. m Ctaai a. ;! .. m. Open
air meeting On Nlllri'S HILL a i II.
Bank DEFALCATIoH The Cuissn's Ma
toosi 81. At Washington hiss lost sIme
$4,000 9c so UUJ bY tho ngc1latiJD Gf " III.
n roach. is c2,G;r. j. \, J. Nreswcti.
% Us H-"S'-'' Is zig IFe5'1ect
- -" "-"A a''' ''o' '"-''r "'' '''"'7 10 i'H,
'';' a.. Sos '"' c"'"a' OF "a;
Sat" - ''"''','' '-'>" "-S "'5" Suspc'fa
' So, s.u't''m - iiss't.J' \: I"'' 900 caro-
49,. ',' ~ ""iA
uso nt (r.nIrI,n,'.,..,,,-, g.. i,ro Wv. - o'",
,hDrgprhlv f.trc,,d .,d cn,.nl';npy ~ n no,,
m,hoT ~ : .5rta. ~, i.r 80. I,n,a r ,h,'
Mr. G,c..,I -, ,'',L, ,ri''t ~ =;
~. ui,,.,, L,,,.ts .' l ~,
rb5 ,,,et ,,< 'r.l,.,,,..., ,t '0oD'
n.;,,,j j,,,' ,..,,,,.~, ,.,,..,,. II.
co.. G-.I,a ,,''.'' :. ,,'.,.' ., ,,"c
was " 'su - 800. Z - ,a'" "reh. aoirg5 6y
Ir,a.af.r g.! ,'.~ \ III - I."traI tt.l!lla1. al
ifsIum"tr, .- H.:em.'s 10 " III. ;lo
iaet TIA ice ~. n.ra d -. /; ',ch the
900 II n !,.c {. y. !;'2c". ;".i9,|t VI W's #
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
EDUCATIONAL.

wi w NI VERNON INSTITUTE
MisaM az SS south Washington st.,
s. reo9lastlc duties will bs resumed HUNDaEY
AlNDERGi RTEN for little eirls
FOR terms, ETC.. apply to the Princns, p n
aug 15-1m
MISS ANNIE SUMMERS With fw,1,,-,,
NA experience as teacher in all tho sHss
ss 81 3 will reopen her SCHOOL FOR B1YS
1 ~ Ills ss the residence of her father N,
S Son. summers: llS Princes.rset, on MONDAY
t jbep' i, iS'S Terms moderats. .is Desirable
'n sni p99'Is snail enter on ths opening day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16
List of Letters.

Inc following ls list of the letters remaining
in the PostOllice in this city August Ii,
Persons calling for letters will say they arc ad-
vortlsed and give the date of the list
If not lcd for within thirty days, they will DO
sent to the dead letter office. in Washington.
bs!i' Della Page. Miss NJ E
Ball, James Reese Miss n
6eHcn, Nils Robertson, Mrs NJ
BelI, mis- Robinson, VIM
Bsyne, II K Spencer WIN w
Cole, Jacob Somers, Miss Mollio
Drake, q Willisms Miss J
Emmerson, Mrs L Williams, r
Green, j IS Waters, Benz
Mclean, sgt. w Wright. Miss A
1t LEWIS MCKENZIE. 2. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

BALTIMORE, Au lG We 6s cid -: do de g. Go
cons'd 81; do ID Series %; v, 1910 400 mast
due coupnns 9ls bid to day. Sugar steaov; A
soft St,e3 Cotton Gull; middling III ill.,
Flour qAlet and without charge Wnent-
Southern quiet; Western quiet and firm; South
ON red lOO,lC5; do amb-r l06al03; No Mary
la"d iOe3 No 2 Western wi"tur red suot md
Aug lOi5 ,!O7ti SPIT l02sl078; Oct l0S1sl0Ss
Corn->outnern ii m for white and nomlusl for
20 low; Western dull and firm; South'n white
OF; do lilo" as; Western mixed spot aud Aug
Al; Sept d .462; Oct Ala A7! steamsr-no
oI.r1Lg'. Oats stesdy; Southern so .33; Wes,'n
white 9l,32; do mixed 29s3O; Penna 3l.32 Kyo
quiel Ut $3.50 Hay dull and unchanged. Coffee
q1i"ti klo csrgoes llsld1. Whsksy dull ri
C6t.Sl o..
NEW York, Aug. 1G-Stocks weak. Money
ca. Flour Gull Whest-spripg weak; winter
dull Corn in buyers favor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16


PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST L..
sun rlses........." l6 Sun sets.".......... G 50
ARRIVED.
Schr So.ins Bunnell, New London, to Ameri-
chn Coal Go.
Sir j w Thompson. lower p orc, by r A Reed
Scbr I n Stone. Allyn's PoiIt, by American
Coal Co.
Schr John Wentworth, Georgetown, by W A
Smoot.
PASSED DOWN.
Brig Mary Fritz. from GEORGETOWN. fer As.
piuwail.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Rddie Houck sailed from Boston for this
port Is h.
Scars Earl 2 Macon and Leuuel Hail, from
Georgetown, At Providence 18th
Schr Hing George hence, at Philsds 14,h.
Schr Crisis sailed from Philadelphia for
Washington 14lh.
achr Aiico Carey ssiled from Baltimore for
this Port 18th
Schr A Whitney, hence at New York 18Th.
Sctri Il h Barnes, Carrie Holmes snd h A
Anderson, from Georpe!own at New York 18th
Scbr Patron passed through He'll Gate from
Fort johnson fer Georgetown 18th.
Schr Eliza A Anderson from Georgotown for
Hartford, passed through He'll Gate 10TH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-08-16

- IOf L A r.. fof ss!u very cleso hv
> aul4 +. j. DAVIDSON, ll7 King 81.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
LAST W EEK.

After our last paper went to press
news was received and gave a deep
sense Of relief to the whole country
that the ertombed miners had been
rescued alive and we'll They had
been confined over FIVE days. When
the outside miners reached them they
were enjoying meal of mule steak.
On being released they made cham
pion walking towards their homes. -
Capt. Paul Boyton reached New Or
leans on Wednesday last in his little
life boat, after an eighty day voyage
of 2242 miles.-The Patagonian
traveller has not been heard from late
ly but we confidently expect to hear
of his getting through in good time.
Rev. DR.. GAGS and family, and
E. H. Geiger and family OF Baltimore
have left the German reformed
church and publicly joined the
Catholic church. President
vetoed the army appropriation bill on
Tuesday last. putting the politicians
in a desperate swest.-An immense
rush was made last week for the new
$40 certificates. The whole amount
of forty millions will soon be taken
up.-Sitting Bulls emissaries are
said to be stirring up the Indians
again and general Indian war is
feared by the western settlers this
summer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
THE PROMISED LAND.

The month of March this year was
distinguished by the vast numbers OF
farmers and their families leaving our
Eastern states to settle in the West.
Many Of them were driven from their
old homes by the severity of the
times. A very few found any induce.
ment to go South. The great mass
bent their steps to the West as the ia
vored land Of promise. There Is no
reason, unless it is the political situa
ton, why the South, so rich and fer
tile, should not attract emigration
But instead of gaining, tie South is
losing. Her colored millions of new
~ made freeman, on whose labor the
South is so entirely dependent, have
suddenly caught the emigration splr'
it. They also look forward to the
West as the land Of promise, where
they can enjoy freedom and the
fruits of their labor, which they say
have been denied them in the South.
Whether their complaints Of Cypress
ion and ill-treatment against their
old masters are strictly true or not
thousands have suddenly deserted the
old plantations. They are bound fol
A new land of Canaan. The western
states have been warml y inviting EN-
iprants to their midst, Kansas partlc
ularly. But the white and black
movement of this spring has fairly
inundated Kansas 1t is rush fol
freedom which will cost hundreds o
the poor negroes their lives. Gres'
restitution, suffering and disease are
reported. Thousands have not tie
means to 60 forward, yet few or more
want to 90 back. Many OF course
will fail of reaching the bright lane
of promise. But it seems TO be the
beginning Of a great movement wheel
will take the colored people as mas
from the South and scatter them over
the country. TO the South the loss
of such large laboring population
is serious question. In Loulslan"
and Mississippi active efforts are
going on among the planters to check
the movement. On the other hand
men Of means in the Northern cities
are subscribing literally to relieve
the distress and suffering of the col
ored emigrants and enable them to &C
forward.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
=" CLAY ANDERS,
DENTIST. g.

Has located in MechanicstoWn office at the
residence of Thos Anders,) and is prepared
to perform all operations pertaining To Den
lisiry according to the Most App owed
Methods. Special attention given to the
Preservation of the Natural Teeth. All
work entrusted to his care can he submit
ted to the closest scru my of those compc-
tent to Judge Will visit LeaoIstorh on Md
First honday Of each month"; SabllasmHe
on the Second Monday, aud C'eagerstoacn on
the THIRD Monday Of each Month. Persons
waited OH at their residence if desired.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

This Imminent very naturally originated In Amer.
ca where Nature provides in her laboratory such
surprising a,,tidutcs for tho raiadies OF her chill
Lrcn. Its fame las baca spreading for - years.
until now 1t Cnc.-clej t.lc hao.tablc globe
Tho Mexican I.us.ang IIa.nicnt Is q matehiess
remedy for cl cxtcrtcl ailments CT man and beast
To stock owners cad farmers 1t 10 Invaluable
A single bottle often caves q human lie or re-
stores tho usefulness Of al excellent horse. OK
COW. or sheep.
1t cures foo.rot, hoof-a.l, hollow horn, grub.
scrcw-worrl, sAoulder.rot, mango the bites ana
a:.ncs CT poisonous reptiles cd insects, and every
such drawback to stoc; breeding and bush lie.
1t cures every external trouble q horses, such
as l2.lcncss scratches, G".an., f?rains, founder.
w.:.C, cal, ring bone, etc., &C.
Tic Mexican ..us.ail; I.c..ilcnt Il the qutckest
cure in tho word for accidents occurring in tho
family, in the absence OF Il physician such as
burns scalds, spra."3, cuts, &C, .Ad for rheuma
t.s:1, cad Stiffness oaGcadcred by exposure Tar
t!e;:t.r!y va.G-l!, to M.acrs.
II is tho cAcapcs. remedy in the world, for II
pcnctratcs the muscle to the bone, and n single
app.!cat.on Is generally sufficient to cure.
lIl -.caa Mustang I.n!ment IS put u? IN three
sizes OF bottlcs TIC larger ones being proportion
atcly muc,l the cheapest SOD c'cry"here.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
NOR THE SIIERIFFALTY.
To the Voters Of Frederick County.

To the Voters Of FREDERICK County.
MISUNDERSTANDING received a very
1attcring support for the nomination for
Sheriff in 1877, for which | tender my
grateful acknowledgements. | again an.
nounce myself as candidate for said office
subject to the action of the Republican
Nominating Convention of 1879 and re.
specially and earnestly solicit your sup
port. j. S. b. HARTSOCK
sep 5tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08

NerrcE.-The books and accounts OF
this Office have been placed in the hands or
Van b. Osler, as Agent for the owner All
monies due for subscription, advertising
and lob work must be paid to him and all
Claims ful office expenses will be settled by
him, His receipt for monies paid will be
duly acknowledged.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08

People are getting acquainted-and those VINO
are not ought to be-w!th the wonderful mef1ts On
that great American Remedy, the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08

A copy of Powcll's Farmers Memoran'
dun and Book of Crop Formulas sent to
any address free. Prepared only by
WIN. II. BROWN 4 BRO,
Wholsllc Druggists, Baltimore. Nd,
Who refer to the following we'll know u
gentlemen who are using Po"e'ls Pre-
pared Chemicals. yiz:.-}ohn ID Martin,
VIM J Martin, Graceham; john Ronzer,
John FIohr Henry Gall, Jos WillIlde A
f Roddy, Cornelius Black, J G Fry, John
Fisher. McchanicGtowr Clas Eyicr, liar,
vcv Winter, Christian Lance, Eylers Val
lev; Howard Renshurg, LrwiStown
Oscar Sparkle, John Flohr, Sr, Pa Rev
John J. Wilhidc, ID p Creek,
c All Information furnished by
A.E. HEMSBURG, Agent,
ian91v McchaniCstown Md
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
summer.

Saturday afternoon fire broke out
in the Upper story of the Massachus,
etts state prison, at Concord, occupied
by the Waring Hat Manufacturing
Company CT New York. The shop
Ind its contents were destroyed, but
the adjoining shops were saved. The
fire has caused the company loss Of
100000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
Western ann KeG0nS

TNIIE best, most durable, finest finished
| and cheapest wagon in the market.
TRICKS portable steam engines and
saw mills GEISER scparators, EMPIRE
separators, Ilagerstown clover hullcrs,
and horse power
THE KEYSTONE PLO W,
the best now in use, the mould boards are
tempered which wears and cleans equal to
steel Every pillow warranted CUT
TING BOXES and CORN SHELTERS,
the very best We also keep on hand 40
leather betting, steam engine packing,
and a variety Of hardware which we sell
very low. GARDEN SEEDS of all kinds
YER and TIMOTHY SEED
bought and sold,
We respectfully invite all to cal and see
us. and examine for yourselves. We al
ways take pleasure IN showing our goods
We keep none but the very best nipple
ments and always aim to please our Gus
toners both in quality and price Re.
member the place.
STEWART & PRICE,
Cor. w Patrick e. s Market SITS, Fredk
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08

Mss Conklin, daughter of Sheriff
Cnnklin, Of Portage, Wisconsin, and
Wood, the burglar, with whom she
.;op.d after releasing him from his
~l. were captured at Paynette Sat-
urday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-05-08
NEVER BEHIND.

NEVER BEHIND.
Tie American Watch Companies hay
ing aga reduced the prices of nearly al
their movements,
CHAS. H. O. FOX,
is prepared to sell at lowest hslres no
on,y American, but all other watches an
any other goods in his line corrcsp"nd'ngiN
low.
No. IA West Patrick street
Not to be undersola in any goods.
G. II. O. F.
nar21tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-03-01
The Ministers wife.

There is no doubt, that minister wife
is very much pcrplexed wherever she goes
by people who expect her to excel other
wives in the various walks of life. She
must excel in all good qualities. The
outfit to be selected by a committee of the
church. She should be warranted never
to have headache or neuralgia; she should
have nerves Of wire and sinews Of iron,
she should never be tired nor sleepy, and
should be everybody's cheerful drudge; she
should be cheerful, intellectual, pious and
domesticated; she should be able to keep
her husbands house, darn his stockings,
make his shirts, cook his dinner, light his
FIRE, and copy his sermons; she should keep
up the style Of lady on the wages Of
day-laborer, and always be at leisure for
"good work" and ready to receive morn
ing calls; she should be secretary Of the
Band of Hope, the Dorcas Society, and
the Home Mission; she should conduct
bible classes and mothers meetings; should
make clothing for the poor and Cruel for
the sick; and finally, she should be pleased
with everybody and everything, and never
desire any reward beyond the satisfaction
of having done her own duty and other
peoples too.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-03-01
Origin Of the Knights Of Pzthias.


Justus II. Rathbone, the founder Of the
order Of the knights Of Pythias and Senior
Past Supreme Chancellor Of the order, has
not yet reached the prime Of life, being
just thirty-nine. He was born at Deer
foot, N. Y; is tall but not too stout. Con-
cerning the founding Of the order, Mr..
Rathbone says that when he was nineteen
he was teaching school in Michigan. The
boys were anxious to get up sort Of
dramatic entertainment, but lacked ladies
to take female parts 70 overcome this
they wrote to a dramatic agency in New
York to send them plays with as few fe-
male characters as possible. One OF those
sent happened to be Damon and Pythias,
and while reading it over young Rathbono
thought he saw good chance for a secret
brotherly organization. He Immediately
wrote out a ritual, which he carried in his
pocket for some years. During 1864 he
was stationed in Washington as a military
attache to the War Department. He gath.
cred few clerks Of the different depart.
mcnts together, on the evening Of Febru.
airy 10, and after duly binding them to
secrecy read the ritual Of the Knights Of
Pythias, which pleased them SO much that
they Immediately began to found lodge.
Then came jealousies and contentious,
which threatened at times to sap the
growth Of the body. Mr. Rathbone fought
against odds and finally succeeded in
overcoming his opponents. Now the or.
der numbers 10000 members and has
thirty-four grand lodges, besides supreme
lodge. The initials Of the order are II.
9. B.-meaning Friendship, Charity,
Beneyolence." As token Of the esteem
and respect in which Mr.. Rathbone
is held the Supreme Lodge Of the world
presented him with gold badge, which
he carries with him. Ii has the shape Of
triangles centring on hemisphere from
which project the heads Of FIVE spears,
joined by a wreath Of myrtle. On the
uppermost triangle is the word "Friend-
ship, and the date on which the first
lodge was organized, February 10, 1864
On the righthand triangle is "Charity, /,
and the date Of the organization Of the
supreme body and on the left triangle is
"Benevolence," and the date of the ap-
pointment Of the committee to design and
procure the badge. On the border of tn q
hemisphere is the inscription "To Justui
ii. Rathbone. Founder Of the Order.
The badge is surmounted by a knight
vizier, to which is attached blue sill
ribbon. Across the centre Of the ribbor
is gold bar on whicn are inscribed tn,
words "Fons ct origo."