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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

LOCAL OPTION. There will be st!eLu1us
effort made By tho fiiends Of local option liqu>r
law 10 tho county. to have the bill carried Into
effect, as passed by tho Legislature. al)%loE
the voters OF tho couaty TO decide whether CT
not licenses shall be granted by the curt ttr
the sale if Intoxicating lq)urs 10 The county.
Public meeiugs will ba held at the tol)wleg
places On Frid,y evening. the Oh icst., OF
Columbia school housf; Cd Tuesday evening,
the 18Th inst, at the new Presbyterian church,
near Balls Cross Roads, AID on Flilay eveI-
log. the 10th, st Walker chapel. 10 Washing
ton District. Good speakers will be pris:nt,
and tho 1u5iic generally is CORDIALLY ihvlted.
FISH Rtp0RT. -Tho fisheries coniiruc rather
dull, but somewhat better than yesterday as
to hcrrioss The receipts since ycsterdy
amount to $500 sbsd and 5000 berrugs.--
Shad brought $74a$S per hundred, one very
foe lot of seine shad selling Tor $40. HerrIugs
sold at $4sa$5H per thcusond.
Captain .!,rry Robb, at the Gums" cut cut
yesterday. the haus being very sma and there
beiag great many tus fish. 1t 1t thought
by most Of the G.herncn that all bands Will
have cut cut within ten days. Most Of the
Virginia shores have it is sid, made money
while those On the Mary land side have lost.
FAST TlME.-The Cumberland Times OF
yesterday says: The steam canal boat Resuiu',
Capt. George W. Sterling Of the Borden line,
owned by W. n. Hassett & Bros, left George.
town on Motday afternoon at ten mion.es past
) clock aud arrived at Potomac wharf yes;cr-
day Afternoon at o'c'ock, making the trip 10 q
little less thsu 50 hours. The steamer was
loaded immediately and left lest evening" fer
Georgetown. This is the quickest time ever
made 90 the canal A telegram Was received
from Urarspriug that the boat would be here
At o'clock yesterday evening, ard it came 10
to the minute"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09
EOCEE .vEEcS,

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. May .. 1879
For the Mi Idle Atlantic States ard New Eng.
snd coast stations, northwest winds, stationary
.. slightly higher temperatures, rising possibly
followed by falling barometer. clear or psr!ly
cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

A MEssAGE>pRoM THE MANsE.-Cierg}'
mems wives arc more famous for the lumber
of their children thar the luiIncss c! their
pockets This, perhaps, eo,ilcs them to their
ucivtrsal crcdiblIity 90 domestic TOPICS. and
this also gives abundant benefit to tic state,
mcut made 10y Mrs. Iiio Frszsy, Of tho NJ.
+. church parsonage Of Eastchcs,er. n. l.,
that tho only treatment for caked or broken
brc;S.s ever us:d by her is Gil,S L;ulment
lohide Ammonia.
For sale by +. S. Loadbeater & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

TIE market closes gus! an1 pticsa ara Hrn.
The ioeiing G Flour i; f7no:, and though there
is no actual sdvanco, one msy be expected. The
receipts Of Whes. ars fair, and prices keep up !
there W ere a4as TO d-y Vi abuu. 200 bushels a.
IL, llG Nd III. Co:n is quiet sGi ossy. with
sales Of .G0l bushels a. Is ani H. No Rye ro-
ported End - busn". Of UaL5 sold y. -. Cuun-
Try produce i: scarce and quo!s!:crs unchanged,
Provisions aTe dali snd unchanged, and but
little is drng Wool is coming III frCcy, and
sells vi lECis!:On:.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09
For fine potby suit Of CLOTHING soc
UEAIHAM, G. kiog st., corner Fairfax.

To TIE PUBLIC !-Notwi.hstan3ing he
strong pressure for "che aper" goods to which
mcst manufacturers have yielded by lowering
both quality AID price, have maintained the
highest standard of cur rroduc! while reducing
pr c - by every legitimate meaos The people
are tired Of "shoddy" clothing, bought only
trc,u rccessiiy. aud The ccunlry Improvement
is ,viricuc;d By the growing demacd ttr better
goods. For the sriiog Of 1879 have prepared
ouc OF Inc choicest stocks Of Stylish ClotEieg
ever produced, Rod my prices are as low as the
cost ci labor ard material will permit. Ferns
cash 5. kA1HENSTElN,
30 7,h street., Washirgto6, ID. e.,
Near Pcnusylga, il Avenue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

CONCERT TO NIGBT-Lovrrso OF music should
not forget Pref. Cary's concert at Sarepia
Hall 10 light. l1o wall bn assisted by
Mrs. Cisrg aDd tho Orphcus Ootetta club aud
that fact adds to the guarantee Of excellence ior
The entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

For Ne9 York custom IN de CLOTHING.
warranted not to riu, see ). DEALnAM. t.
King a., COZ uCr IL FaiIieX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

are well | ,sred Of stock. Sheap-Rcceirts 400
head shipments Go; market dG!l ard prices
PIC. lower. shippers doing nothing; one fro lot
s, | 81 S. So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

FnosT.-For several lights past the weather
has teen quite cold and considerable frost has
lallcp. Owing. however. 10 tho extreme dry.
ucs5 Of thu weather. nothing 10 the fruit or
vegetable line seems to have suffered SO lar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MAY Q. 1879.
ARRIVED.
Str Jane MoscloS, Norfolk, TO + Il Reed.
Str } w Tnom pson, lower PFC. TO + Reed.
Ctr George Leary, Norfolk, to B Hoos. ,
Str ID s!tsno, lower P'tc. TO j Broder5 s. Go:
Schr A Fields Hsvre DC Grace, TO T j
MehaGey & Go.
Schr Hattie Starr, Washington. to Inassor.
CLEARED.
Str Jane MGsaloy, Norfolk, by + : Reed.
Brig ReduWs, AapinWal, by w A SmcoL.
Schr Ada s Allen, salisbury ut. hy VIM A
Smoot.
Schr Harriet Brooks. Boston, NY American
Cosl Co.
Schr Alice, Norfolk, by TT Mehsiiey Sc 90.
Schr Pes,l, York rVor, by Perry, Smoo!
schr Martins Collins, Richmond, by Geo Y
Wofthlngtnn.
Schrs j s Gilmore. WIN Oliver, Progress,
Brsve, Robert Franklin and Virginia Dare, all
for Washington.
MEMORANDA.
Schr r Mari1 cleared from Windsor for
this port 28th
Schr j w Varsmsn. hence, Of Boston 9Th
Scnr + H Odiame. Georgetown, ut Province.
town 7tb.
Schrs Z Sampson and Trade Wiad, George
town, at Providence fLh.
schr Henry A Tabor, Weymouth. for George
town, ai Vineyard Haven tn.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Office Lighthouse Inspector, Third District,
Tompknsvile, N. Y, Maye, 1879. J
STANFORD uARD0R. CT.
A second class black nun buoy, No. |, has
been placed on the southeast end OF 6arbor
Ledge. The compass bearings Of prominent OBJ
jscts sro:-Pina leland, W; Captains Is.
land, w by S S.
j M III CLITZ. Commodore, s n,
Inspector Third Lighthouse District
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

ClNClNNAT1 Hoo MARKET. Msy S.
Hogs in fair demand and market firm: common
90 s. %: light 3 25aS3 50; packing 35sS3 50
butchers 355sS3 IL receipts ,S9:; shipments G35
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

People learn wisdom BY experience. a man
never wakes up his second baby to see It laugh,
but always keeps DE-. Bulls Baby Syrup handy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

FINE FRUrT.-We have received from Mr.
NJ. Bossart, conteotiorer, Fairiex street. q san
pie Of some delicious West lndia fruit just r..
cliVcd. The oranges are particularly fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

mo THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA,
l. In announcing myself candidate for the
otic, Of Snporin Lendent Of Gas. i! is with tho
.ssursnce that can bs Of service to the corpor-
ston If elected, and have in my possession tes"
ti1uonisl proofs 10 that effect. Respectfully,
mr91ne A. GLAUHhT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

SINCE many Aexapdlians and Virgiolans
generally will spend their money in Washing
Too and positively pay more Tor garments thar
the like can be procured here. will pay to any
person buying lr I'm me. his expenses to WASH
iugtop, for examination, to his entire sallsfao
lion, aud if my Clothing. either 10 ordinary o.
fne. according to quality and manufacture
ara not the oheapest / will refund the money
S. DEALHAM.
ap Him CO King st., cor. Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

QUrEssTopS CATTLE MARKET. Nav e.
20 Cattle were offered and sJld st 81 to t5c per
ID 10 Sheep ard Lambs sold at 4i5c pee ID
for the former, and Ga7i: for the latter. Ten
Mich Cows 80 d n. 80 $50 esch. Market brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09
.noHET4Ri'y I'M CO.a.HERCE7L.

I'Iede generally is quiet. and in contGnehco
Of tie light receipts e lr)duce business Oh
Union stree: is st.gns1t, and until after coin
plan ling there is not mu h probab lity oil any
improv emeLt. The fishery so far I IS been sone
Whist more favorable than FOR few years pssr
and packers have done larger brsiGess. IN
monet,r7 adsirs there is Lothing worthy OF note
heresbcuts. Oar oitiz ans generally who hoo
bonds Of the corporation arc s!gnifylng lneil
Willingness 10 accept the recent proposition o.
the Council, and the prospect for an adjustment
Of the city deb. is now ALTERING. Money Is sill
scarce though there is TO pressing demand. IT
Baltimore the market continues very easy. the
suprly Of capi.s bsing largely in excess OF the
1cmsLL Looms are haI on governments al {"
pcr cent md On prime mixed collateral ST 4ao
Gar cent. Tho on',rlng of commercial paper IS
LIGHT. AMI tha bsnks would willingly extend
their Customers lines. First Glass names range
from j. IS per cent tho formor for lew beet
known only. In New York money on call IL 8
Az no. cent on ordinary SlcCi Exchange COL
lateral, and Ila2 per cent. on U. s. bonds. lime
loans are !s24 per c.. Prime mercantile paper
j. 4s5 per Ct. Tho demand for D. =. bonds con-
tinues, and il even greater than last week. per
cents selling s.: l02lslG2l. The demand for the
nav u. S. $40 bonds is also active and in eIceas
OF ,he supply Stale securities arc somewhat
more active. Virginia conso;s 5G3 i5Gs for sms!i
amounts, Closing at % saj77. Sales of North Car.
olins e., old, at 22i; Missouri 6s al lOj Tenne5.
SOC $, new, wore offered al 80. with BE bid.
Railroad bonds are quiet and wo note sales OF o.
-,
Orange Alexandria & Mansssa:..." bs4 q -Gl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

BALTIMORE, May . -Yirgini4 Is Deferred;
do consolidated 5tS do % series 40 past due
coupons 81 bid today. Sugar Grn'; soft SASH
Cotton steady; mi:dings l:s4l;t Fl19r trn
and fairly active; Howard street and Western
Super 25gS3 90; DO Kx.rs 4 3jsS So do fam
lily 5sSG; City Mills s;upe- 3 2jaSi; DO Extra 4
aS4 IS; do lilo brands So. Pats psco Fsmi'y
ST. IS. Wheat Southern quiet and FIRM west
ern firm and fairly sctiye; Southern red ll94
10; do amber ll8allei; No 2 Penns red ll3;
Mo- Western winter red SPOT llG,llGi' May
ll5isll5l; June ll44a1l4i; July lli3all2. Corn
Southern steady; Western steady Southern
white 16a47I do yellow i3a4i Western mixed
spot and May 4%!s1}s; June 4!!s43S; July ~! b
Al; Aug 44ss45; steamer 40s a4O!. Oats htm
and steady Southern 35s37 Western white 3}s
81; do mixed t3.3i; Penns 35a35. Rye quie!
at 5SaCO. Hay dull primo TO choice Pcnns and
Maryland l2-Sl4. Coffee quiet; Rio csrgoes
lC2sl6 Wh:key dull al O7.Sl oI!.
NEW YORK, May 9-S!ocks weak. Money u
as Flour frm Wheat active. Cor qui9t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09
w a MED.

WANTED.
X1TANTED--l desire to borrow for about two
w years, At Il liberal rate of interest, $1,000,
10 he secured By decd vr trust 0, otherwise, on
valuable city property; interest TO be paid AS
desired Address j. & Gn5 ,tta otfic,. a"lS-ti
WANTED.
1000 WHITE OAK CROSS TIES, S! fec:
long, inches thick, I inches AMI upward face
bark of and ends square
W. + SMOJT. Sm0oGs wharf,
SD l5-lm Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

RICHMOND MARKET. May G.-1he msrke! i4
qlet gencrt ~, and the receipts Of grain limit
ed. flour unchanged; supply coed. but de-
msnd light; quotations l:om 33OssG - Tor inc
10 CHOICE family brands. Small sales Of Wheat
al III for primo Futz. Corn in limited receipt,
with sales 1t 81 for white AID mixed. All the
On.s sold were Oh private terms. No!hlag do
ing in Rye and quo.s!ions nog.insl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

XTLOOk STAIN, FOR staining The 1oors OF
Il halls, .t4r~eys and rooms thst Il is des''-
sblo TO leave uncarpeted during the summer
season. This Stain is prepared from private
racine End hiss given universal satisfaction 10
the very many parties who have used it dur ng
several yes1s past. 1t is dark walnut in color,
prepared ready for immediate use. can DO ap-
pIiod by any one, and dries in the course Of q
few hours Price 81 per gallon One gallon
will cover from 200 10 4CO tqusre feet. according
IN m, rouchnpss Of the surface 10 which it is ap-
nlird JANNEY s. CO.,
49, 20 & la5 King stree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

CONSERVATIVE COUNTY CoNveNTIoN.-The
delegates Of tho conservative nominating con.
veution met last evening at Walker school house,
10 Arlington district. The cnlro county dele
ration was present, consisting CT the following
ycotlemen From Washington nagistetial dis
triot, Messrs. Robert Walker, James Gross,
ADD G. w. Donaldson from Arlington dis
lric.. Joseph Fields. Fairfax Taylor, ord Nil
lard Il. Birch from } Jefferson district, L. FHz
gerald, Willis Co:ntli and Geo. HYDE.
Delegate Geo. W. Donaldson was elected
chairmsn and Robert Walker was chosen SEC
ietsry Of the convention.
% motion it was decided that each Gspirant
when nominated should be allowed five minutes
TO present bis claims t. the corvenli)o before
they proceeded to ballot. The name {! Mr..
James t. Clements wss pu; 10 DomiralIon Tor
Clerk OF the County Court, scd that geltlemar
called upou to respond. when ho arose aod cor
iialiy thanked them !Jr the hoOor conferred
upon lin By map'lonirg his name Ia cJDCee!ion
With that Office, but begged leave to withdraw
bis name without instIuc;ibg his delegates TO
vote for any particular aspiraIt.
The names Of Messrs. g. o. WI! der. +.
NJ. Mills and w. ID. Newton were then put IN
nomination aud they were called up1u, but ell
refu.iog 10 speak, ballotiog fer clerk was pro.
cseded With, and 90 the second ballot w. ID.
Newton was declared the nominee.
The names Of Messrs +. K. WiGd5or and
A. p. Douglas we're put il nomination for
County Treasurer. when MIR. Douglas ia gu
ecau.ut speech Of some length declined 10 b.
an aspirapt against Mr.. Windsor, apd withdrew
bis came from the convention.
Mr.. Windsor was then nominated ucaD !
uously and bv exclamation.
For Sheriff Mr.. Curtis B. Grahcm was
uominatnd unanimously.
For Commissioner OF the Revenue The names
of MIR. James Il. Mead, DIR. Talbot aud R0bt.
R. Veilch were put 10 nomination and upon
The secoud ballet MIR. Robert X. VU'ch WAS
declared The nominee.
A discussion tEeo arosc with reference to the
ofiics O! Commonwealth Attorney, Charles
f.. Stuart, 90 whom the convention desired 10
confer his honor. hoviog Informed the people
that it was impossible Tor him TO hoid that
position from the fac, Of hcdiog tie u s'tlon Of
Corporation Attorney 10 The city. The Coz
veutou then endorsed Elnuud Burke, r q
the republican uomince tot Commopweath's
Attorney-aud Mr. Burke was called, AID be
ing present. he CINE forward ard made che CT
his usual clcqueot speeches, which was az
plsuded irrespective ct party iecllng.-
Speeches Of tharkl were made by all the
nominees, after which the meeting, which was
decidedly orderly, adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

SOUTHERN MEMORIAL AssoClA1IoN.--h As
tho time draws near Tor tho annual decoration
Of The deceased oilers graves, the preliminary
arrangements are being made for some action
by tn, Southern Memorial Association OF tins
cny. 1t is proposed to hold meeting OF the
association at an early day and provide Tor the
decoration in the cemeteries sround the CITY
and seleek an orator. &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

THE CANAL.-The Alexandra Canal. sitel
ils long period of disuse, went into prac;'ca
operation again yesterday. Three boats passed
over The Aquoduct. and ono of them; tht
"A. IL. Aepew" came to this city. loaded viii
coal for Messrs. J. P. Aguew Il 70. Int
Aoueduct is snid to be 10 better condition thar
for some years past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

LYSCuHuRu MARKET, Missy S.-Thc market
Is without. material change. Flour is steady snd
unchanged ~ :,JaS7 fyr l!no TO inacy family
brands Whe@i is slasdy, but very lite doing
:rd quotations rtu!sia Il. lO)ill2 for good to
choice. Corn scarce and selling 81 t0.5' FOR
white and iSs;,J Tor mixed sCd yoicw. Oats 80
s:5 for srrae and 3l,:!i for winter. Rye nom
inslly ll g.!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

The fiscal year will end in a ie" dsys' , %nea l
al sll have 10 settle my accounts WIN Tue GA
Light Com mi.tee. Any dcI'nquent oI!ls may
have on hand uupsid st that time %'il haVo !"
ha se.tled by me Or my securities THIS. there
eo,e ia I, mos, earnestly and respectfully re
nnest those who may be IN srrasrs 10 cal Al Tho
las Office if not C. lad Oh by mysei, aud =sltl.
aIw J. EUXBUkf, s;upt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

FREDERiCKsEuEG MARKET. May S.-The
market IS wi:hruL chsnga Tnn demand for
Flour is Tainted. md the quotations from 5ua
ST - for 40 /" choice fancy family brands.
Whea. in light supply srd quotations nominaily
l;O,llj FOR good 20 CHOICE. Co Ii scarco and
wanted u2p!.tions i3sij Kyo nuninally i0t
o. N"ihiag doing in Oat., EEIch aTe quoted
a. ;2,}i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

AIOTlCE.-On and after May 10th, 1879. q
~ DIVIDEND OF THREE PER CENT
will be psid on stock of the Alexandria NJ stlne
Railway and Ship-buildiDg Company 81 tne
b,nk OF the German Banking Company Of this
city Ry order Of the Board.
m,9 J. SCHNEIDER, Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

xIRW TURKISH PRURNES for sale at
.,' q In hv FL. DAVIDSON,
l47 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09

TSKHSR BARLEY and OAIh hAL re-
~ ceivsd and Tor sale low by
an IN y. j. DAVIDSON, l41 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-09
aplI.w Y

Wo afo authorized by the heirs of Sarah Clag-
et: decd 10 sell ri tho same trho ard place
tho remaining UNDIVIDED HALF OF tho
above property. Tho came will, therefore. be
gold ss q whole.
my 5-td GREEN & WISE, AucLrs.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

a RAILROAD TO BELLEFoNTE.-Th
railroad meeting at Tylcrsvillc, last Satur-
day, says the Clinton Democrat of Thurs
day last, was addressed by Mr.. james
Wolfendcn and attended by about sixty
persons. Squire Frantz presided -. +.
Shntier, of Nittany, WAS Vice President,
and DIR. Huber, Secretary, The object Of
the meeting was 10 institute measures TO
secure right Of way for n road ten yards
wide from Mill Hall 10 I}ellefontc, Howard
or Milesburg, and thence To White Deer
Mills or Milton through Sugar Valley.
The money IS to be raised by subscription
TO stock, IL portion Of which 1t is desired TO
get from citizens along the line Of the rond,
and with these secure the cooperation Of
capitalists. a meeting of the citizcns Of
Logan township, Clinton county, was 20 be
held last Saturday Mt Tylersyillc, 10 further
discuss the matter, and meeting the same
afternoon, under the auspices of cx-Shcrif
Shatier, at Hublersburg. Regarding the
last mentioned meeting the following was
received from cI-ShcrG Shnner:
lIuHLERsnuRG, April 10, 1879.
According 10 previous notice, gnodly
number of the citizens II Walker town
township met NJ lIublcr.burg and organ
lied by cleeiing Mr.. Henry McKwcn, Prcs-
dent; Mr.. Anthony Garner, Vice Prci-
dent; and b. +. ShnnicT, Secretary, after
which james Wol!cndcn, k.q., OF Lock
Haven, addressed tho meeting, on the
subject Of the necessity and propricty Of
railroad connecting the anthracite and
biiuminuu, coal regions. After soILc dis
cussion by citizen. rtescnt, committee
was elected consisting of the following gen
ncmcn: Mcssrs. Henry Brown, Ambrose
VI. Mullen, Hon. John Owens, y r.
Shalier, John II. Beck, Michael Shat'er,
John Zimmerman, Samuel Decker, Jacob
Dunklc and solomon Peek, whose duty
shall be 10 interview and request the ci,i.
Zcns and property owners u! said township
to meet at Hubier-burg on Saturday May
2, 1879, At = O'Clock =. NJ, Tor the purpose
Of arriving at some plan by which capital
let, may bc invited and induced TO take
hold OF aud build the road, after which,
upon motion, the meeting adjourned.
Is r. SnAFFEE,
Secretary pro tenn.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-04-24
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ing tho control, this one has proved suc-
ceag
The effect, ms originally contemplated,
has been to promote y degree of sociability
among our citizens which could not other
wise havo been maintained, aud which il
30 Desirable in all communities.
Without disparagihg the results Of moral
and religious organizations, which are
cmincntly proper IN their place, this one II
designed TO furnish resort for persons Of
all shades Of religious opinion, without
interfering with the peculiar or sectional
views of my one.
The most perfect good order has ever
been maintained, and whilst the games Of
Chess, Checkers and Dominocs have been
allowed for the Amusement Of some and for
the purpose Of attracting those who might
not otherwise be induced to attend, no
gambling has in single instance been per-
nitted. In this connection IL IL proper to
remnrk that in no other way, aud at 80
triiling an expense, can an individual have
the advantage Of perusing tho dnily papers
ard periodicnls--n privilege which at this
day every one should enjoy.
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