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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26
ST.. JOHNS ACADEMY.

THE MILITARY SCHOOL, AT ALEXANDRIA.
Tn, frty-sccond year will begin on MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 1st, and end about the 25th of
June, $50.
Til. barracks on Prince street having, notwith
standing three engagements. become too small
to accommodate the increasing patronage the
large huihling on Duke and Columbus streets,
erected Ior the old Alexandria High School, has
been leased AMI will be used in connection with
them. The spacious grounds there will give
ample room for recreation and drill and the room
system will he substituted for the dorulit0ry.
The school il finely equipped with apparatus,
cabinets library. &c, and its past success is IN
earnest of its future usefulness. The Principal
has had nearly forty years experience i'll the man
agcmcnl of bays and young men, and Is aided by
young and competent assistants The provcrbial
hcalthluImcss III Alexandria, its pure water and
its great accessibility, emincntly tit it for school
purposes.
Board and tuition for school year, $500. Send
for Catalogue Ia
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ,
auga-1m Principal.
MISS K. l.. BEOADUS WILL REOPEN IIER
wi Srhunl for Boys and Girls on MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10Th at her mothers residence
corner of Queen d st. Asaph streets
augi tscp2'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

DROWNED IN THE CANAL-NeW5 mas
been received that Levi Kane, captain OF
canal boat James A. Garfield, was drowned
at Darkey's Lock, twenty-three miles below
Cumberland, Sunday night His boat was
tied up for night, and he lay down on deck
to sleep. 1t is supposed he rolled off into
the canal, as his body was found in the
water yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26
Tough.

Dyspepsia is one of the toughest of dis
eases to wrcsle with. Many people have
tried such variety of alleged remedies for
il. without success, that they will hardly
believe dyspepsia can be conquered. But
the record OF Browns Iron Bltters shows
thousands of cures of this disease. Rev.
JAS. McCarty, of Fort Stevenson, Dakota,
SAYS: Browns Iron Bitters cured me OF
severe dyspepsia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

DEATH OF AN EsTIMAELE Lahf.-lhe
New Orleans Times Democrat OF saturday
contaus the following:
''rhursday, at p. m, the last onices OF
love and respect were paid to the beloved
wife OF our esteemed confrere, Mark +. Big
ncv. editor of the Ciy Hcm. The deceased
was II member of the old Virginia family OF
Alcxanders, who gave their name to the
city and county Of Alexandria, and Tor
many years New Orleans has been hcr
home. Her illness commenced fourteen
anonths ago. and was relieved only by one
or two iitiul CLEANS of convalesccncc until
the end was reached after days and nights
of suffering. Borrowing and sympathlzmg
friends and relatives were present, DONG all
they could for her relief, and regrettlng
their inability TO accomplish more. At first
the shadows of the dark valley filled her
soul with gloom, but, through the Kind
1ninistrations of the Rev. DIR. Palmer, her
spirit vision was so quickened that 1t was
enabled to penetrate through the shadows
and catch gimpses of the infinite glory and
ladeless light beyond. The night has pass
ed and TO her Joy came the morning. a
helper to all who needed help, so long az
lhc means of relief were at her command,
and in the sick chamber very Florence
Nightingale, many there are who will arise
and call her blessed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

E,SCArEp JAll..-Iast evening, shortly be-
fore dark Eugene Murray, white, and Henry
Jefferson, colored, escaped from the city
iail and made oil. Murray had been con-
victed of horse stealing in the county and
sentenced to four years in the penitentiary.
but was awaiting II new trial, and Jefferson
was serving Il term for house-hreaklng.
They escaped by scaling the walls by means
of n ladder made of their bed clothing and
Stats. which they managed to get fastened
in the coping, after reaching which they
dropped to the ground below. The escape
wss discovered soon afterwards and they
were pursued but eluded capture in the
corntie!ls west of the city, and succeeded in
getting away The police in this city and
surrounding places were at once notified,
and this morning Murray was caught near
Manassas, but Jefferson has not yet been
found This morning City Sergeant w. II.
Smith went to Manassas. took Murray IN
=, large and brought him to tho city, this
or., Jug, when he was sent back to his old
nn,rt., y in Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. MARI'S ACADEMY,
NORTH FAIRFAX ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Under Direction Of

NUkId FAIEFAA 81, ALEAaNUhIa, va,
Under Direction Of
SISTERS OP TIE HOLY CROSS
Will reopen MONDAY, September J. 1884. for
BOARDING and DAY PUPILS.
The course of study will be thorough and ex-
tcnsive, embracing all the branches of solid and
refined education
Particular attention is paid to VOCAL and IN
STRUMENTAL MUSIC
Plain sewing and every variety Of Fancy Work
also the Rudiments of Vocal Music and Drawing
are taught without additional charge.
Pupils of all denominations received and while
great attention is given to the religious instruc-
tion of Catholic students. there is no influence
used on those of different belief
Terms moderate. For further particulars apply
to Iaugo3 -2Y MOTHER SUPERIOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

CIRCus.-Mr Ed. G. Cullen, contracting
agent of John Rohinson's big circus, was in
the city to-day making arrangements for
the appearance of that show in this city on
September 10th This will be good news
for the Young people, rs well Us for many OF
the older ones, as this city has not had n
circus performance for two years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

BOARD AND ROOM WANTED by man and
- wife (no chldren) in family. where there are
no other boarders. Quiet plain home desired
rather than luxurious accommodations. Address
auIl6-2 Nv: PLAIN, GAZETTE Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

Tur sen, ois.-The approach of the close
81 ,i'a ,.aaa,;o, season will cause the return
home of the fers "nh scholars who ebay, have
%e' tnJ"s ~ IL. SIMMER holiday is not vel
coined as a rule with any demonstrations OF
T"t by ii the scholars, and if the truth was
known perhaps the teachers have some m,
sympathy with this feeling: a. any r' ,ha
whatever the individual feeling may ne 'he
,,lav fine is about over, and the prepara-
lions for a return to the school rooms must
he made. The public school buildings have
been completely overbauled, the necessary
repairs made and the rooms I'ace.' III .,
proper condition for the reception oil the
scholars. Resides this very necessary work,
the beginning of new school year always
witnesses large accessons of new scholars
and arrangements have been made Tor thelr
proprr distribution among the buildings
and The schools. As heretofore stated, the
issuing of permits to attend the public
schools viii .:viaunencs on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

Observation-Disclosures Smith, who was
yesterday tried for the fourth time in the
County Court for horse stealing, and IL
whose case the jury failed to agree was
this morning discharged, the Common
wealth declining TO further prosecute him
The jury yesterday stood nine for acquitta
to three for conviction, and were discharged
by Judge sangster. Smith is an old man,
and has been confined in the city Jail for a
long time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26
OPENING ofthe Public Schools.

The Clerk of the City School Board will he at
his olire in Peabody Building for the purpose Of
issuing permits for entering the Public Schools,
whirh open on SEPTEMBER ST. as follows For
white children, Monday. Tuesday and Wetlucs
day. September /, = and ), from a. IN. to , p III.
For colored children, Thursday and Friday. Sep
tpnher 4 and 5, from a. m to p. m. Those
Wishing to secure seats for their children will
please bring their city capitaton tax receipts for
the wear 1851 aug20-1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

A GOSPEL. TEMPERANCE meeting will he
held tomorrow evening at Trinity NJ. r..
Church, under the auspices OF Golden Light
Lodge, No. 33>7, |. o. G. T., by band OF tenn
perance workers from Washington led by
Mr.. Lewis |. O'Neal, formerly OF TINS city.
Tie exercises will consist OF snort speeches.
by Mr. Geo. A. Hilton, VIM. l. Bailey, anu
others signing recitations, etc. a feature
of the evening will be speech Dy l'tIle
johnny Skivington, only six years OF age
and a born orator All are invited. Ad-
mission free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

POLICE REruET.-Last night was clear
alll cool, with seven prisoners al ne sc'i-
tlofs house. The Mayor this morning us
posed of the following cases:
Fanny hapman and Froney tergnSson'
both ,oorcd, for being engaged in the row
near the Canal basin on Sunday last, were
tined - each.
Molly Davis, Mary Edwards, Mary White
Molly Lee and Carry West, all colored. who
had been detained at the station house lor
the non payment of tiues, were held Tor
rnnshment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26
MARINE NEWS.

NEWO.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. AUGUST PC. 1884.
Sun rises MINIMUM 5 % Sun Sets............ 81
ARRIVED.
Schr Mary Washington. Cherrystonc, to Perry,
Smoot & Co.
Schr Murray Vandivcr, Havrcde-iracc. +"
HcwcS and Aitchesou.
Schr n J Mays Phiadclphia, to W Smoot
& Co
Schr Ida Fowler. New York, to W Smoot
& Co
Schr Robert IIcaly, Baltimore, W Sm"ot x Co.
MEMORANDA
Schr Falmouth, for this port cleared, at Boston
25th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

WILL Not HELP.-The republicans of the
southwestern section Of the city have been
trying for some time to raise flag pole,
but up to this time have been unable to do
50. The pole is already on the ground, but
the colored residents Of the locality refuse
positively to lend helping hand unless the
bottle is passed around, and the committee
having the thing in charge having spent NIL
the money they could raise to buy the pole
have none left, nor can they collect more,
to bIly whiskey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

DIED FROM HIS INJURIES. MIR. koberI
II. Donaldson, the Oldest resident OF AleN-
andra county, who, as stated in Saturday 5
GAZETTE, fell from a loaded hay wagon
Frida, last while on his way from his nome
to Washington, sustained such internal ana
olheE injuries as to result fatally
death occurring yesterday morning AT
his home mt "Fairview." Mr.. Donald
son was we'll known throughout Alexandria
county, haying always lived there. He was
in the SD year of his age and during the
war acted as a guide TO the federal troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

CHICAGO. August 2G-On change at 11:13 a
m, cereals were stronger upon the publication o
the report of the visible supply. showing de
crease in Wheat and Cora compared with :
week ago Wheat was - - higher Corn ',al'
higher Oats asa iac higher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26
pbaz2ftf.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST %.
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States occasio', u,
showers and partly cloudy loiio"e aioa =.
clearing weather in northern por''on' o,:"
;nr and fair weather in southern pof'ion
ia L,;sl. coulh 10 west winds, becoming
,..,;ahle For Wednesday slightly warmer
GENERALLY fair weather Is indicated.
co,-Sry CouRT.-Judge james SahgSte'
,,,<xidja1-Yesterday, after going to press
ibe Jury in the case of the Com. vs.. George
smith. indicted for horse stealing, on re-
moyal from Fairfax county, failed TO agree
and were discharged. This morning MIR. }.
r. Clements. the Commonwealth Attorney,
stated to the court that this was the 1ourth
trial of the case. and the Commonwealth,
under the circumstances of the case, had
gone as far as Justice demanded, ana "ou'u
therefore. with permission OF the court Ell
ter Il noVc j,roScgui, which was accordingly
done, and Smith was discharged. MesSis'
Marburv and Green represented the prs
oner.
The case of George II. Raub vs.. y. w.
Harrington was continued until the next
term OF court.
To-day the case of the Com. vs.. Abe
Ward, and Henry Drummond, indicted
Jointly for breaking and entering the Ada,
mantine Brick Co.. $ machine shops ana
stealing thcrcfrom lot of machine betting
was up The defendants desired separate
Trials and the Commonwealth elected 10
1ry DrumlnunI first. The defendants
moved TO u,lash the indictment and also the
writ of r,nirr fariaS summoning the jurors
for the trial, which motions the court over
ruled aud the defense excepted, ana com
menrcd til, preparation of their bills OF eS-
aeptiuns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

WATER COOLERS-We have now IN store,
w Porcelain Lined and Galvanized Iron Water
Coolers. to which we invite special attention.
MOO Ell MILLER s. CO., 10 hlug ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

New York, August 26.-Stocks lower. Money
2a3. Cotton qniet; uplands 1923; Orleans II.
Flour dull. Wheat Lake higher. Corn t.a"sc
better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

lust RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT
y of Smyrna, Torchan, Bretonne, and Other
80 ~ (feb71 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

nORCEI,AIN LINED PRESERVING NET
TLES-We have in stock large line OF tho
above which we are selling at low prices.
;eo MCLEAN & UHLER, 50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

TOMMY CHOP, HOMINY CHOP, constantly
/ i received aud for sale by
CHAS. s. TAYLOR, Jr:.
aup25 No. 81 King ST., Alexandria, Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

COTTON SEED MEAL-4O Tons Fine Ground
u Cotton Seed Meal, in store and for sale by
CHAS s. TAYLOR, Jr,
snyo5 81 King street. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-26

nARASOLS, PARASOLS, at low figures at
BROWN & CHAPMAN'S,
,,r7 112 King st.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-11

nienda tho lumndlaie appropriation ~
tii10fD fur railway postal car sUfylce fuf
The rflnbindfr OF Tho yfHft MI iln't0n
ailn amt letter ~ tho hnnsn, rer0ifi
iuond'ng the appropriation ut Ni,Nu Tor
Tie fmlduymtnt ~ additional clerks in
chieagn, Cincinnati, CleyNlnni, inllnns
apUlls, innisylile, ~ Louis, Han lran-
cisco aud eastern cities
uirosfiIus 70 nrdfi M'cullOCn,
Tho nomination NJ Hugh MoCuilOch
10 ho secretary Of iho Treasury was 10.
ported luvorRbly from this senate COM
mitton on finance, but Senator Riddle
berger objected 10 pTo-niit conhidorn-
ton, aud under The rules N went over 10
tho next executive session.
An MEDICATION OF wuIrEwAsif.
Representative Springer has decided
to appoint Mossrs. Van Alstyne and
stewart inemlrrF Of the subcommittee
% visit ONO and investigate the CON
duct of United States Marshal Wright
at the election il that state IN October
last. The resolution passed by the
house authorizing the Investigation
provided that Mr.. Springer should act
AZ chairman oi such committee. This
committee viii hold It's first meeting In
this city ON Wednesday, IL is thought
an examination of government en-
ployes who, IL IL said, were made deputy
marshals, will continue until the house
adjourns for the holidays recess. Rep
resentativo Stewart says private BUSH
moss will compel him To remain 1t
home during the holidays, and II IL pos
sible, In consequence of this, that the
sub committee will not visit Ohio until
January.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-11

ARTICLES pro1nned and manufactured M
the Vnlfed states ~ On mlnliind lhiu
Tie tslshd ~ rnl,a hn iilf following ron
ditlOna, dullnhiOi Wheat, 10 tents rHt
lOD LlinufainOs wheat Hour, N pes orln
mon barrel, starch, fii worked wood
al on eV0fy flnD vnluei ilrg worked nud
carved wOnd. so, wood IN objects Rlidnd
with various ornaments, t1I travelling
carriages, stool aud llOu lul
the snuo, 81 other yellolo. and
woni aud Iron tor the suri", ~
passenger cars. 81 marble, Jnspec-, ala
hastera, In nli vinssps and slgus, ~ ceuia;
ihe Same worked, tlsJi common hot
low, ~ 80; glsss Imitation Ui crystal, ,b'
plate glass, $40; glass or crystal eil-
vered and crystals for watches or spy
glasses, $40; mosaic tiles, 90 cents; art
Il leN of tir clay, $50; porcelain, Sai calf
skins, glazed, ~ cents; other Hlsins
tanned for sale, 10 ceutsi ready ~ de
shoes of leather, Sl,2j; articlea Tor sad
dlery, 40 cents; printing paper, while ar
uulored, $3.50; writing paper and litho-
graphic and engraving paper aud Bris-
tOl boards, 81; the same In sheets for
lottors, cigarette paper, ruled or UNI
ruled, $3.50; printed paper or iitho-
graphed In Spanish periodicals or
pamphlets, 1910; tho same In foreign
tongues, second prints, photographs,
maps and playing cards, % cents per
600 value
All the boniits Of this treaty relate
only IN merchandise transported In yes
:, Is owned and oilicercd entirely by cit
liens OF the United States or spain.
AN ENDOHsER.
NEW YORK. Dee. s. The Maritiae
Exchange urges the ratification of the
proposed treaty with Spain.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-11
CLEyERLY CAUGHri


Thu Rich Mans Fear OF Eurgiars--The
Story of nm Electrician.
At the dead of night Mr.. j. b. An
thony, a wholesale grocer of Troy, New
York, was awakened by his burglar
alarm annunciator, which told him that
his house had been entered through the
roof scuttle. He hastily dresses, rings
for a policeman, hurries 70 the upper
story and hears the burglar in tho
servants room, threatening her with
instant death IL she made loud noise.
He was captured, convicted and sem
fenced to Sing Sing prison for ton years.
So said Mr.. G. III. Westfall, the olectri-
clan, of Westiield, New York, to our re-
porter.
"Do city residents generally use burg
lar alarms"
eyes, all first-class houses arc pro-
vided with them, and / have never had
many of whom are the best known and
wealthiest people OF New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, and other large cities"
"Do wealthy men have much fear OF
burglars?"
:'As rule, wealthy men do not keep
valuables in their house, aud yet tbey
are not sure that they shall escape burg
utibthSt ANU thc,y dol t'tl SO
cure without first-class burglar alarm
apparatus in their house. Every door,
window and scuttle is connected with
the annunciator, and it is quite impossi-
Bile to effect an entrance without the
fact becoming at once known"
"Don't electricians run considerable
risk in handling wiresW
even the most careful of them some
TIRES yet shock. A few years ago,
mr. tait of Iali
New York, with wire coil in my hand
II u as if l had received the entire
CLARKE rom the battery. For over n
half hour ] suffered the keenest agony.
J hi1 itu. snow but what had ,b6Sfta
gaiiv injured. 4Ifter completing my bus
i5tCsa oircoi., l returned to Boston, and
!cg eiPh.ecl months did not get over the
shock. / lost my appetite; all food
,lsted alike. I could not walk across
the common without resting several
times"
"aiy head whirled, and reeled like a
drunken man. / consulted the best ply
sicians in a good many large cities, but
none of them seemed to understand my
case. About year ago L was in Al
bany, and n physician there stated that
would probably not live three
months. But today said Mr.. West
fall, and he Strengthened him
=
know, am in perfect health. weigh
ITO pounds, eat well, sleep well, feel
we'll, and am well. One OF my old ply
si,ians gave me a thorough examination
a few weeks ago, and told me that l was
in perfect condition"
"You are o very fortunate man, sir
remarked the scribe, "to have escaped
instant death after an electrical shock.
80, it was not electricity that prostra
iSt
For all my physicians told me was =
victim of very serious kidney disor-
der. And when they and dozen
widely advertised medicines failed TO
bent fit me, Warmers Safe Cure restored
lie to perfect health. That preparation
is invaluable to every grade of society,
for it is priceless blessing"
"I'here is no need OF death from hand
ling electrical wires il tho operators
will exercise care. IL our burg ar alarm
attachments there is no possible danger
from that SOURCE Buffalo News.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-11
The National rrailers Moving.

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. Especial. J..
Hon. Columbus Epson leaves in the
morning for Washington. He will there
be joined by other state members of tue
committee appointed by tho roct
national cattlemen's convention, to orr
sent u memorial to congress in behali>
national trail, and urge the passage o,
a bill making the same q law. Henry
Warren, of Weatherford, tho other
Texas delegate, will join Mr.. Epson AT
Denison. They go prepared 10 do earnest
work. Prominent stuckmcn are SAN
cuine OF success. They assert that the
life of tho Texas cattle interest depends
upon the success of the schsri9,>lI /
: tlat- they, will back. th6ii committee
with an uplimitad amouut of cash and
considerable influence.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-11
County eommi.sloner., count


The county commissioners court met
Ia special session yesterday, pursuant
10 adjournment, for the purpose OF elect
lag uperintondont Of the poor larn'
poor farm physician, county physician
druggist and undertaken.
FOR the position of SUPERINTENDENT the
following were candidates, viz; Kill
patrick, tho prcsen, incumbanti II. f.
Gates John Kinnon and j. \. hiunon.
Gates was elected to tho position, which
paws $50 a month.
For physician TO the poor-iarn there
were the following candidates: Drs. j.
Il. Dickey, w. L. Stone, u, J. Potter, j.
A. McEntira and $. W. Bullltt. DR.. w.
z. Stone was elected. The salary Is S2j
per month.
For county physician-Drs. A. NJ.
Smith, Il. II. Ayers, j. Il, AloGks, :. NJ
McCarly and j. ii, Gibbs. Dr. Gibbs
was elected. The salary is 81 per
month.
For druggist there was only one bid
and that was Howell Bros, at the rate
Of II cents per prescription.
For undertaken thore was only ono ap-
slicant and that was Il. W. LinkSkio at
Si.50 per corpse.
The remainder of the day was taken
mp ia allowing accounts aud disposing
Of business of minor Importance. The
court cOnvoneS again to-day.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-11
Genrgc Ondxke 6 20. Fal

NEW YoRK, Dec. s.--Georgo Opdyko a
Co., bankers and brokers, have notified
the stock exchange Of their suspension,
1t was one Of the best known firms In
the city. opdySe e Co. assigned ia
VIM. G. Peet. Mr.. opdyke said the ne
cessity for the suspension was sur
prise to them. The assets. 10 IL thought,
will equal the liabilities. The suspen-
sion was caused by the failure oil Gus.
toners To put up fresh margins.
The firm has not been so
prominent since the death OF
ex- Mayor Opdyke, the founder OF
the house. Is lost heavily IN the panic
of 1878
There are no preferences. A member
OF the firm said the failure surprised
even him, owing 10 its suddoneSs, and
was due to customers who failed TO re-
spoud To calls for margins. 1t is be-
lievod the assets viii ultimately yield
nearly, II not quite, enough to meet the
liabilities. The major portion oi
the liabilities are secured. About
$2OO,00O are unsecured. Tho firm was
founded sixteen years ago by ex-Mavor
George Opdyke, who died in 1897.
The firm suffered loss Of Sl0OO,-
600 in the panic Of 1873, $780,
600 being drawn from IL in
one run. The present firm was formed
in 1881, with an invested capital of $3.50
900, and deposits of about $1,000 600,
They state that their contracts on the
stock exchange will not exceed
500 shares and that neither
individually nor as "a firm have they
speculated to the extent of one share.
The firm was regarded rs strong con
Germ; and maintained strong credit.