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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

The CHESAPEAKE OYSTER BEDs.-Col.
Marshall Mcdonald, Commissioner OF Fish
cries of Virginia, in his report says; The
oyster fisheries of the Chesapeake have not
ous tithe of the Importance or value tneV
are destined to attain at some future DAY,
when we have utilized to the utmost Inc
capabilities OF production which now lie
dormant under the surface OF this magn!n-
cent inland sea. The natural oyster bees
from which we now draw our principai
market supply, and which furnish the
seed for the planting grounds not oniy III
the Chesapeake, but for the whole coast
from New Jersey to Long Island Sound, oc'
cupv but an Insignificant portion of the en-
tire ereu of the bay. The area adapted to
planting. is alike limited in extent and TN.
der the present system of licenses cannot be
enlarged, because any extension would IN
volve heavy expenditures in the consoiida..
ton of the bottom so as to furnish trm bed
for the oysters, or in the erection OF break
waters to protect the planting grounds from
the violence Of the waves, and no one Woula
be willing to make such outlays with
the present insecurity OF tenure. II Is
nrohable, however, that the whole bed OF
the bay may be converted into oyster bear
ing grounds, as has been already done by
the Fortes and others in Long Island Sound.
L is certain that the extensive region OF salt
marshes which fringe the bay can be brought
into profitable production by the adoption,
of notifications Of the French system OF
oyster cultivation in 'Parcs and 'Claires,
provided that the necessary legislation be
enacted to insure security of tenure beyond
a peradvenlurs. If all that portion OF Inc
Chesapeake area which lies below the level
of low waters and constitutes the sovereign
domain be declared subject to entry and
patent, as are now the public lands which
are above tide level, care being taken not
to impair vested rights, then the General
Assembly will have done all that is neces.
sary to inaugurate an expansion IN oyster
culture, the extent of which eau now scarce
IL be imagined. Private enterprise will &C
compiish the rest, and the increase in taxa
BILE values thus created will constitute nc
Insignificant addition to the revenue OF the
State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

The germs Of scroiula. latent in every
person, are destroyed By Ayers Sarsanatilla.
Sold by ali druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Dec 5.-Tho receipts OF
Flour arc light and the market is quiet but firm.
Wheat ia steady Tyi;h fairly active demand for
both milling and shipping grades at unchanged
figures since our last general report Com is
strong and y shade CHER. Rye a.ld OATS are in
very light receipt proluc; i net qu2tably
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
riri. Murch.-Service at II a. N. by Rev.
4 Suter ard communion. Chiidrens SER
VICES at D. IN.
&. Pauls Nurch.-Service at IL a. m.
by Rev. Geo. H. Norton and communion.
trace Murch-Service at ii o. m. and at
80 p. N. by Rev. II. T. Sharp.
s.. Marys Church.-Mass ut Z Il. ~, and
Mass and sermon at IL a. m. by Rev.
Father O'Kaae. Eespers at 4 p. m.
First Presbyterian Curch.-Service at ii
2. n. and 7:3o j.. IN by Rev. J. II. Nourse.
Second Presbyterian Chnrch.-Service at
II o. n BY !;ev. d.. Guerraat and 7:30 p. n;.
b. E"v VIA. D;nwiddie.
RaptiSt Curch.-Seryice at II o. N. and
$50 p, IN. by Rev. o F. Hippo.
}rimitirc Baptist Fairfax st. )-Preaching
at II a. N. by Elder E. V. White.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Ourch.-The sacra-
ment OF the Lords supper after preaching
a, II a. m. and service at 7:30 p. NJ. by Rev.
John Edwards The pastor will preach on
iatemperance and its kindred evils. Sun
day School at 3p m. First rehearsal Christ
mas carols, with cornet and organ accom-
nanimeut e, $40 p. N. Revival services at
uight.
Meth. Epis. Church SoutA-Service at II
\. m. and $50 p. N. by Rev. Dr. Rogers,
=. T.
Meth. Prot. Cprch-Services at II a. m.
aad at 7:3O =. ~ by Rev. c. B. Middleton.
German Lutheran Murch.-Service at II
4 N in German with holy communion and
8; 100 p. III. in English by Rev. J. A. Sch
woy.
Young Mems Christian Association.-Pray-
or meeting in the Methodist Protestant
Church at 4 p. m. Jail at p. In. Aims
House at 2:30 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States rain and
snow. followed By clearing, much colder
weather, brisk and high northwest to south
vest winds, high barometer. Fair and much
colder weather is indicated for tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

NEW YoIE Der. Stocks quiet AID steady.
Money easy AT CAB. Cotton dull and easier up
lands 8 : 1G; Orleans 9as futures steady. Flour
dull and heavy Wheat lower. Corn lower.
Pork frr: at 50 s7i.a10 25. Lard steady at
Sc So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

TIE VIRGINIA FIsHERIEs.-Col. Marshall
Mcdonald, &s commissioner OF fisheries OF
mis- State, has made report to Governor
Cameron oft work of the State commits
sion for the two years ended September
20 \, 1855. The report says: Rigid limi-
,aiion and control Of the pound net fisheries
j. necessary in order to prevent the destruc-
ton Of The shad and herring fisheries. Arti-
fc;al propagation, which has exercised au
important conservative influence over the
fisheries, is inadequate to contend unaided
with the adverse conditions that now assail
them and threaten their very existence.
Tue number of shad reaching fresh water
grows less year by year, and the opportunl.
" for artificial propagation, which depends
upon the catch of shad in the rivers, grows
correspondiugly less with the decrease IN
the river catch. 1t is recommended, there
fore: l. That the setting of pound nets,
bike nets, weirs, stake nets and all other
fixed contrivarces for the capture OF fish IN
our rivers be prohibited under such penal
ties and forfeiures as will guarantee
the observance of the law. 2. That
y.e setting of pounds in the bay be pro
hih;ed, unless the party or parties pro.
posing to operate the same shall have pre-
yIous,y. in the manner prescribed by law,
obtained a permit or license fer the same,
such permit describing precisely the loca
ton of the pounds, the number of fathoms
Of hedging, the number of pots, bowls or
pounds to be operated and such other de-
tails az are necessary for enforcing the pro-
visions of law, and further for each pot,
BOWL or pound specified in the license or
permit, the licensee shall pay to the officer
al horized by law to collect the same, the
sum If $50. g. That the proceeds of all
f.es or ,'sxes thus collected shall be paid
into the treasury of the commonwealth, and
kept and ACCOUNTED for as 1.-THE fishing
fund.-" and appliet. TO artificial propagation
and distribution of t7hes, and Tor the com
pensa,ion of such fish Wardens' or otner
officers as may be necessary to enforce Inc
laws regulating the fisheries. The report
urges the desirability of the enactment OF
law general in it's application and without
limitation as to time prohibiting the use OF
posous or dynamite for the capture OF hsn
in any waters, and the use of selnes, SCI
nets, fish dams, traps, or any other liked
coatr;vance for the capture of hsh IN any
stream above tide-water." Attention is cali
cd also to the ACCESSIBILITY Of modifying the
law requiring the general erection ct hsh-
WAYS, rs it is now in great measure mop
eia:ive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

The OPERA HoUsE.--Thau funniest of
comedies, skipped by the Light of the
Moor,n will be presented at the Opera
House tonight. The Pitts5urg Leader
says Of The play: "The quantsst, oldest
droIest, funniest, most ludicrous characters
scenes, situations, sayings and doings ever
conceived are embodied iu this play. HUI
NOR Of the most rollickiDg, iovia, side
splitting character that the imagination can
picture is It's distinguishing feature. Such
laughter as it evokes wherever it is pro
duced has never before been heard within
the walls ofary theatre"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05
TO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA.

TO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA.
Believing it is better to play to houses where
every scat is occupied rather than play to empty
benches have determined to place prices during
my engagement where competition is impossible.
My former prices were 81 and S so for reserved
seats, but those times have vanished. The people
demand good attractions ut popular prices Feel
ing assured of playing to packed audiences wher-
ever go, I have determined to make the prices
for Alexandria 10, % and 80 cents. l will
open my eng cement Wednesday night. De-
cember 9th, with Mrs. Darlington or Hungry
Ike. This piece is calculated to keep tho
dience in a continual roar of laughter. On
Thursday night l will produce Rip Van
Wrinkle. 1t is useless for me to tell you what the
piece is, or my reputation in playing same.
conclude by saying the pieces will be produced
here in tho same manner az 10 the largcs5 cities.
Respectfully yours.
JOSEPH II. kEANE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

MEFTING OF MOUNT VERNON CO
"A OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION
NO. . will be held at Concordia Hall, on MON
DAY, December 7th. at 7:30 p. n. full attend,
auco is requested as officers are 10 DO elected and
business Of Importance transacted.
de4-3t L. E. UHLER.
HHRISTMAS GOODS -Call and examine our
\ Thermometers. used for fancy work aud dec
crst;ve art [de5 SUMMERS & ALLEN.
JTOT SODA WITH COFFEE. TEA, CHOCO-
II LATE and BOUILLON BEEF TEA at
nc716 J. d. Fl. LUNT'S.
S5ALAGA GRAPES, mica lunches, only 15c.
Ul per h., at [noy2il McBURNEY's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

BstrInoEE. Dec Wa. Is consolidated 30;
cast due coupons Goa new 10 40s 33i, new IS
GDa, hid to-day. uoyton firm and quiet; mid
din. 0as. Flour steady and quiet. wheat
southern firm FOR best grades; Western higher;
Southern red G3a95; do AMBER 9Sa1GO; No =
Western winter red spot and December 9Os9l;
January 91a92a, February 81 l2a9la. Corn
Southern quiet and about steady, all nc": West
ern steady ant quiet; Southern white 41s4S;
do yellow 45a4S: Western mixed srct IsalSl
fresh December i7aI7lt,; January 4Glsa16ia;
tirmer: sonth6rn $3.50; Western white 37a39 ;
do mixed 31a35 penna 35a33. Rye firm at
72a75. Sugar irncr; 4 soft Cos Waiskey
steady al 81 13.1 90. Other articles unchanged
Gil cACo, Dec 5.-Wheat opened very strong
a-ain this morning, Nay advancing to 9395, but
hi okc oil Immediately under heavy offerings to
olH,. reacted to 9i3s and is oil again to ol"s'
with January at SSi.. Corn easier, dis for year
Oats &c lower. Pork 212; lower Lard un'
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
T ANEON'S OPERA HOUSE.
IL TWO NIGHTS ONLY,
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, Dec. and 10.
Engagement Extraordinary of the Great Come
dian, Artist, Actor and Author,
Mr. ,JOSeDh Fl. keane.

supported BY an excellent company now playing
in tho larger cities of the United States
WEDNESDAY, Dec 9-Mrs. PARTINGTON,
or HUNGRY IKE, the most laughable comedy
ever placed before the public
THURSDAY, Dec. 1O-RIP VAN WINkLE.
Mr.. Keane is acknowledged by all critics to ex
eel Joseph Jefferson in this, his masterpiece.
Admission 10, % and Soc. Secure tickets
without extra charge at Summers & Aliens and
avoid the rush at the box office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

Ctiy:Ei%, SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS
~ and ot!,.r Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and retail, at SO King,
corner OF Royal street, by
ap11 J. IT. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

DARE WIFE FENCING may be advanced in
- price soon; so now is the time to buy. We
have largo stock, keep only one grade, and that
is the BEST JA51ES F. CARLlN & SONS,
aug2G Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-05

NEW Easy LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety o. york and costs but little money Call
and sec t.. I'll 81 JAS +. CARLIH 1; SONS.
jc9 Alexandria. Va
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS.
Twelfth Annual Session OF the National
Conference.

WAsmSGTOS, June 4. The nati3nal con
ference of Charities and Corrections began
its twelfth annual session in this city this
evening. About two hundred and nifty dele
gates representing nearly every State IN the
Union were present. The present confer
ence, which meets this year for the first
time At the Rational Capital. promises to be
of more than ordinary interest, on ac-
count of the large number and variety of
subjects which will be presented for discus
sion. The hrst session of the conference
opened at Willard Hall this evening. The
hall was handsomely decorated with coats of
arms of various States and Territories, and
was crowded with prominent philanthrOpists.
A letter of regret from President Cleveland
40 being unable To attend was received and
addresses of welcome were delivered by
Judge Edmunds, president of the Boar Of
Commissioners OF the District of Columbia,
aud Judge Macarthur, president of the As
sOciated Charities of Washington. Presi-
dent Garrett, of the national conference
then delivered the annual address.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
AT THE STATE CAPITOL,
Two LOCAL Bills BECOME LAWS
Minister Lofhrop Addresses the State
OmciaIs An Ef0rf 70 Adjourn
June ~ Fails.


si.esial Dispatch ca lisE lsI zaAAA-
LAsslsa. Jnns f-Ihs SENATE passed
House bills providing foF hse escapes and
methods ~ securing doors ai Lhe lntussrial
Home Tor Chris, and fof the adjudication
aad payment II claims 'iae against the state
for 5oauties da1 Michigan soldiers aud sup
p,5sed % have been paid On forged Fouchersi
also senate lsint resolution p; pay the sk-
peu-e- 81 the examination of the charges
against Nelson Dei0n.t mayor of Masks-
gon ia l-o5.
The House passed lhs House bll amend
mg tne statute relative ~ general aud spe-
cial eiscuons. also, the senate bii for the
punishment Of public officers ~ho uula~faliy
agpropraia puble moaes. The House Goa
earred ln the senate amendment - the u
rieb bii for free schools Ia Grand Rapids.
The Governor has signed the Grand
Rapids Public Works aud Fire and Police
Commission blls and they are now laws.
Hou- Geo. s. \. I.otbscp addressed the JOINT
convention, Judges OF the Supreme Court,
Go.ernOr and state officers this afternoon.
Referring Co the New York Irtb,sae' charges,
be said be looked for the people OF Michigan
for yindicalion and said, ~ I'm those malIg-
naut shaft. were haflel at me felt that tbs
shield oi the great commonwealth OF MIchi-
gan wa before NE and the strong and
loving arms u her citizens were bearing me
up. After the speech, be held an informal
reception Ia the executive pariors. Repre-
sentative Black, Of Icscola county, having
been appointed United States District Attor-
uey. resi- gned this aftenoon-
The senate amended the House concurrent
resolution for final adl0urnment, making
the date June l. instead Of June ~, but the
House refused to concur in SAID amend
mnnI
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
Tae DOG coRonERs S KICK
Mat wsleh's Army With Which he viii
Make Rome Howl.

Mai Meleh the man Who hDlds the key 10
tue do burying ground, claims that. re
lnf0fced with Ten good, stout men, he boln-
barded the door 10 the Council Committee
room, on Wednesday evening until 80
O'Clock, bat could gain no s.dmittaDoe with
his forces. OF amp hearing for himself. Nat
l. the same Who, hke Antony over the dead
body Of Cesar, stood ia the forum Of the
Council and recited how the work Of the
City Seavenger had become lost 10 him. lie
told how the Board Of Health was receiving
fees from the scayengers, were declaring
things nuisancos which were never such, and
a, the same tune receiving n dividends from
the scayenger sent 20 abate IT.. The Council
Committee Oh Health Vas asked 10 Investigate
these charges against men IA high places,
and sat as a board Of Investigation ii the
committee room on Wednesday evening.
Mat says the committee must hear hun or
more than Rome Will howl. He has ten Wit
nesses by whom he claims be can prove his
statements and, If this Is true, he should by
all means be heard. Corruption should be
investigated, II the Mayor does have hard
work IN securing man for member of the
Board of Health.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
The New York ColIectorship.
Telegram to the Inter Ocean.

Special Telegram to the Inter Ocean.
NEw York, June "a sharp ,aree-corn-
cred fight for the Collectorship is being
gradually spread out on the political board
here. Secretaries Manning and Whiting are
set down as friendly to the appointment of
Hubert o. Thompson, Smith NJ. Weed Is
known TO have induced Mr.. Tilden to recon-
mend or at least speak favorably of Will
liam +. Smith, who Is Weeds law part
ner, while the mugwumps' influence is being
silently exerted for Joseph Treloar, who is
at present employed IN the Custom House
William II. Barnum, Andrew III. Green, c.
J. Canda, Smith Weed and William L.
Smith met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to-day
and talked over the Collectorship. Mr..
Smith was their choice, and they are push
ing his claims on the President. After the
consultation Messrs. Smith and Weed left
for Washington. They are to see the Presi-
dent tomorrow.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
An Insane Wanierer-

When the insane man McReyn0lds was
taken 10 kalamazoo three weeks ago, the
officer brought back Peter Hughes, who had
been an inmate of the asylum for three
years and whom, IL was thought, had re-
covered. Hughes was taken 10 the County
Poor Farm, but wandered away and travelled
over a portion of Ottawa and Kent counties
in demented state. Ia the township in
Lamont, Ottawa county, he found shelter of
"A barn, but was discovered and brought 10
this city by the owner of the building. Yes
terday he was found upon the streets by
dent of Poor, who took him III custody. lie
was turned over to his brother, who will take
the unfortunate wanderer 10 Mecosta coun
ty to day TO his fathers home.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
JEFFERSON MONUMENT.
SECRETARY sAYARDs 5 ADDRESS.
The Secretary Greeted With Salute
OF Seventeen Guns Five Thou
sand People Present.

CoLUaBIA, Md, June The special train
Oh the Wabash road bearing Secretary Bay
ard and Senator Vest. Messrs. Fay J. b.
lads and H. L. hent, of 81. Louis, arrived
at y O'Clock this morning As the train
pulled ia the cadets fired salute OF seven
teen guns. The party were met al the depot
by reception committee consisting OF
Mayor MoodsOn, l.. Stevenson, j. ". Moss,
A. .. Hockoday, j. Lowry, and George
w Trumble. The party was conducted
10 carriages and escorted 10 the residence
of DIR. Laws, by procession headed by the
jefferson Barracks military band. Secretary
Bayard was introduced by Mr. Vest and
MAJOR James \ Rollins made a short speech
Of welcome. Secretary Bayard bowed bis
acknowledgment. and entered the residence
for few moments rest. during which time
the graduating class members OF the faculty
and cadets. formed al escort 10 accompany
the party 10 the chapel III which the com
meucement exercises We're TO be conducted
and the jefferson monument unveiled. Full
~ 5000 people Witnessed the reception. Al
ter the commencement exercises were over,
Senator Vest delivered an Grafton Al the un-
yelling of the monument. Sec Bayard was
then loudly called for. He was introduced by
DIR. Laws, who explained that the secretary
was not mere ultCf lfOull-c OF 4u duurt~s.
The secretary began 10y compliuienting the
institution III which they stood. referred tO
the unyeiling ceremonies and said that IL was
fitting that Missouri. the grand daughter of
Virginia should inherit the monument of
jefferson, who gave her soil TO the Union.
Tie wished 10 round out some ideas Senator
Vest had advanced IN reference To the rela-
tions existing between Jefferson and hamil-
ton when they held positions IN Washing
tons cabinet. Mr.. Vest had referred To the
filter antagonism of the two men.
The secretary said: AT the
time Jefferson and Burr were
candidates for the Presidency. Hamilton
saw crisis pending, and advised a repre-
sentative of Delaware To vote for Jefferson.
The gentleman from Delaware did so, and
il turned the scale, making Jefferson Presi-
dent. He was grand enough to set aside
party prejudices when the country called.
and | am glad most Americans are. Not
long ago a majority of the people thought
they had been wronged in an election de-
cision and were sorely tempted to rebuke
the election fraud thought to have been per
petrated on them, by rising in their might
To inaugurate the man who was the choice
of 80 large a majority. But the love of our
beautiful country lifted them above party
feelings and soothed their indignation.
National safety should always be our first
care and party demand should ever be made
subservient TO the welfare Of the Umon."
The party left this evening.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
LIGHTNING comPoslToRs.
4 Contest in Type-Seuiog Which Beats
Al Previous Records

Ma Y0Rz June 4-Nhen George Arens-
berg set q os54 solid ems Of miniOn type ia
one boar, Eeb. -, 1870 Il yas ehF0nicled al
over ths world ~ q marvellous feat, and ne
~as called TIE wizard 0f the composing stiek-
B1t - day this achievement ~ss cast into
the shade b the performances OF Joseph
Mci ana ~ The Ne1 York Hsfad, and Ira
~omers. ~ the New York World, both OF
whom set over sIx thousand ems Ia a three
hours M a contest for a wager Of So. The
match TOOK place ia the Star Office. The
conditions we're solid minl0n without para
graphs, each competitor 10 correct his own
imposition. az the end Of the work, one
line 10 be deducted from the work performed
for each minute or fraction thereof con
-umed IN correcting. Joseph MeCann set
., 80 GA three hours, Wlieh, averaged up,
sould beat Aren-bsrg's record, bat outside
time keepers said he did nearly z,9to ems
Ia the first hour. SOmers set 6,US2 III three
hours, and Il credited with doing over :, 100
hrst hour. Me5ann lost twelve minutes and
thirty seconds correcting his matter, for
which be Was mulcted rs ems. SOmers took
eleven minutes and thirty seconds 90 correct
BAL, proof, for this 80 ems were deducted: 50
the Official figures are SOS for AcCann, and
:, r.. for SOmers. Actann beat the record
by y55 ems. Somers suffered from neyOus-
ue--.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-05
More About louis Reaume.

K. r. Reaume. brother of the man shot in
Chicago. received letter this morning from
a real estate dealer IN Denver. stating that
notice to quit for Donpayment Of rent had
been served on Louis Reagme Just before he
left Denver. II l. believed that this precipi-
tated his insanity He was suffering. also.
from a tape worm, and had been told by
Detroit physicians lately that the malady
might result IN insanity. During his recent
visit 10 Detroit he frequently complained 10
his brother that his head felt exactly a.
though IL vas made Of hay. This vas re-
garded "a a suspiciOus indication Of iHsan-
IT,. The relatives are much annoyed by
the false. sensational reports Of his bad
hahits One Hazeltou. a Kansas railroad Of
fetal has pGblished a statement that Resume
was a desperate character in Usage county.
Kansas A matter of fact Louis has not
been IN Usage county or Kansas since he
left Detroit.
A telegram from y. J. Reaume vas re-
ceived this morning stating that Louis :
condition j. much improved Detroit Ne1rs