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PHLANrnVoPIC The VIII Of the late
Augustus Ho:uon way, fl, a' B.dhsn., Mass
nchuSg'rs, n" o'hrr dry, directs hi- r1rru-
tors TO pay 800 eco in ru!; among d -rrv-
inc charitable in-'l'u'i"e- II also provides
fnr he payment OF $ipO9 - year Tor Ten
years 20 msin'aIu divin. Uor-hjp in tn i.
and pooEao,.~a a; Li'rEi-Il. C,.uuec,ierr.
, 1876-08-12

WIS OH, single 9ush, nile. 80 o. % o 10 ~
3 yrs o. J. ~ 3, - Re heats 6y % p % - o.
FIRE. iUr !. in ul.!v heats. 90 90 10 40 10 60
y. He H.sses, ls,e dash ut a
u-....-.....--.. lSJ, gao saa!le, p, slH NTiile
Horses that lave teen Known 70 TuE for public
money afe is.'iei.
Running 90 b. governed by the rules Of tie Cali
fCrLia agricultural ouei,;y.
Tf0,iHJ.
yIs oil, siasle dash, Iru.le.. : 30 90 IS 90
yrs Ull, > in b sEIl- hats. - 90 - 90 - 90
Free, 10. all 5 ,, > mile heats l25 90 50 90 p 90
IrotliIg 20 e governed 10y the ruls ot the Na;ioD-
al Ass ,c!.tluU.
In all Ihr above races II tlkcS TO enter and 10
20; bur ! or 81 Pre;niun all !e PaI4 TO horse
tl:lt LO,s IUi save lis cIstin,e-
R,.cr horses sEIi isse their age from the first day
oil January Pre- ding the perloi OF taanSr
, 1876-08-12

SIS TO SIC irse 5s = s11ss2s . C, TT = !. Z
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, 1876-08-12
SECOND ANNUAL FAIR
WaLI.A wALLA COUNTY
Agricultural Society
COMMENCING On
Tuesday. september 40, 1876,
AND CONTINUING FIVE DAYS.
PREMIUM LIST.

AND CONTINUING FIVE DAYS.
, 1876-08-12
Cas- Milling.
DIVISION H-DAIRY AND KITCHEN.

Best specimen 90 tIOIcEtt, EWhEOI!tTy,
Ialtlug, Fancy N-eiie Work, Piiu
N-ell,. N0k, Dress Mixing aud Nj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
SENATORIAL CONVENTION.

By authority vested in US by the plan of or.
gauizatlon of the Conservative party, we do
hereby name Wednesday, the 18th day of Octo-
Der ensuing, at ten O'clock q. M, as the time
and Alexandria as the place. for holding con-
ventioa to nominate the Conservative candidate
for the Senate Of Virgins to FL! the vacancy oc-
cssioned by the resignation Of H. 0. Clsughton,
esq. The convention will be composed of live
delegates from each msgister district IN the
counties of Loudoun, Aexandris Fairfax and
Prince William, and one delegate for each vot-
ing precinct in the city of Alexandria.
B. T. SHEETS,
Chm. County Com Loudoun co.
GEO. A. MUsHBACH,
Alexandria city and county.
THos MOORE,
Fairfax county.
W. w. THORNTON,
Prince William co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant, new and substantial sg~ j.
iron steamer LADY OF THE Lax z .aasSSsS4o
leaves the companys wharf, Washington, EY-
DAY, at three clock p. M, and Alexandria al
80 D. M; returning, leaves Norfolk EVER
TUESDAY. THU RSDAY and SATURDAY,
at 3 o'clock p. m. This line connects st Nor.
folk with the chips OF the Merchants and Iii
ners' Transportation Company for Boston and
Providence, and affords the cheapest ard best
route to those cities and their connections
throughout New England. Fsreto Norfolk 81
round trip So Tickets good until used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
FOR NEW YORK.

The Al Steamships E. C. KNIGHT ..ssss.
and JOHN GIBSON leave tho COM S-Aaa=
psny's wharf. Alexandria, EVERY 1UES-
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River, EVERY SATURDAY, at four
o'clock p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

10 his early life S.uu>i }. Tilien was tor
time the editor of newspaper in Ne" York
city, Many years ago Lurius Robinson, the
Democratic candidate for Governor of New
York was 40 editor. Charles Francis Adams,
the democratic candidate for Governor of Mas
sachusetts, was once the editor of paper IN
Boston,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGIN1A, to with the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, September Rules, 1876.
h. K, +. B. and A. D. Thurber, partners, ua-
der the firm name of 81. h. and F. B. Thurber
q Co., against 5. l.. Stockbrdge, Frank 5.
Stoddard and Il. g. Otis, late merchants and
partners, under the firm name Of Stocksridge,
Stoddard s. Go. In case
Mem: The object Of this suit is to recover of
the defendants the sum Of 1874 a., with nteres:
from the 7th Of March, 1876 and to attach the
them, in the county of Fairfax and especially
the tract Of land conveyed by Il. &. Otis agent,
&C., to Frank S Stoddard by deed, bearing
date 2lst OF May, 1915, snd recorded in land
records of Fsirfsx county, loe' I, No. a, folio
36S, being the undivided fourth part Of sll the
estate, right and title of Mary a. Otis and her
trustees, Henry S. Tu-bell and Sydney Dillon;
also any personal property belonging to the de-
PENDANTS in the county of Fairfax, and also to
attach in the hands of Lewis Quigg any money
due or to become due the defendants, or either
OF them, to pay the same
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the defend
ants, L. Stock bridge and Frank ). Stoddsrd,
are on residents OF the State of Firg ina, it is
ordered that they appear within one month sf-
ter Cue public .tion hereof and do what is ne
cesssry 10 protect their interests A copy, te:te.
+. ID. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
James n. Love, pa sep 6-w4w
VIRGINIA. t, with the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, September ru:es, 1876.
Sarah Utterback, cxecuLrix Of Philip Otter back,
against VIM. Tyler Hatton and h. L. Bower.
In debt.
Mem The object Of this sit is recover OF the
defendants the SUN of SOU, with interest there
on from the Ist of June, 1876, and 81 50. costs
of protest. and to attach the personal properly
Of the said Defendants in the county of Fairfax,
TO pay the same.
1t appearing by affidavit fl ei that the defend
ants sre non residents Of the State of Virginia.
it is ordered that they ear within one month
alter due publication hereof, and do what is ne.
cessary to protect their interests A copy, teste.
+. ID. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Thomas s. Wells, p. q. sep 6-w4~
VIRGINIA, to with the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, September Rules, 1876
Mem: The object Of this suit is TO obtain
decree divorcing the parties from the bonds of
matrlmony.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
ant is d non resident of the State Q. Virginia. it
is ordered that she appear within one month
sitter due publication hereof, and do what is me-
cessary to protect her interest a copy. teste.
+. D. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Kent s. Nesle, p. q sep S-w4w
ss::UNT VERNON SERIS.,
WI Established 25 years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS Re-
MALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES
ETC., &C..
Send for Catalogue to
A ~ c. GiiLINGHAM & co.
Accotink Postofice.
pov 4-tutf Fsirfar CO.. vs..
Urine LEMONS just received by
L sep ID GEO. McBUkNEY j. SON.
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alexandria Gazettt
THURSDAY EVEN'G., OCTOBER S.

THE NEWS What is the word news
derived IRON? Not as many suppose from the
adjective new, but from practice that obtain
ed 10 newspapers OF au early date OF prehxlos
to the title the letters expressive OF the cardl'
nal points:
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of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

This company offers unrvaied facilities for
the transportation of freight and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

4 RD.-Circumstsnccs rendering it de-
II sirable that should locate in Baltimore. l
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexaudris to DR.. D. n RUST. lie has been
for SO many years associated with me as to Heco
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. / cordially commend hin;
to the favor of my friends and patients IS well
worthy Of the position to which be succeeds, and
bespesk for him the practice with which, TOR SO
long, l have been favored:
A' JAMES B. HODGkIN.
Alexandria Va, mar lott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

80 BAI1 Is1 - ]
POTOMAC RIV STEAMERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt. }. I. Barrier
will leave pier TO- Light street, Baltimore EF Z
RY TUESDAY,, st y. NJ. Returning. viii
leave Alexandria EV ERI FRIDAY, st tour
O'Clock p. m.
The stesmer THEODORE WEEM>, Capt
James Hsrper will leave pier 10, Light street!
Baltimore, EVERY THU RSDAI, at 8 p. II.
Returning, will lesve Alexandria EVERY
MONDAY, at i0:3Op. Iii.
Freight will not be received stter p. N.
Both steamers will stop each WY Vi their re-
spcctiye river landings.
For further information apply to
j. BRUDERS i CO.. Agents,
nh Il ii King street.
INLAND u SEABUARD COASTlSG CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
FOR TIE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

steamer anS nc JOHN N ": THoMPsoN' jzzzzaz
built especially for this route, leaves the com
psny's wharf Washington, EVERY TU ES-
DAY and FRIDAY, ut ! o'clock :. ~, and
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY, ii
6 o'clock p. N.
This company makes close connections 1T Al
exandria with the w. c., V. NJ. s. &. s K. h.
Co. and with the w. IL o. K. Il. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
+. A. REED, Agent,
Janney's wharf,
or at the office Of the company, under the N.
tionsl Metropolitan Bank, 18TH street, opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
NH lo J. W. THOMPSON, President
1,s;@s CLYDE's STEAM LINES WEEK.
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES.
DAY AMI leave Phlsdeiphla EF ERI SAT-
URDA 7, at y O'Clock N. from Pier y o. l y.
Wharves.
This line connects at Alexandria with the o.,
a. s. NJ. and W. & .. K. Re-, an1 At PhlAdei-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed 81
less Fan usual rates.
Agents:
Z. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown D. G.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
ian S-tt
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RAILROAD LINES

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DOU BILE DAILY TRANS BtTWnrs
BALTlM ORE AND THE SOUTH
AND SOUTHW EST
Commencing 81 DAY, sept I1:h P.sscroa,
Trains will run 4: follows
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NORTH gn!~<!, Mil -:
--'''>s.
Leave Dul..ee G,.liy.. 800 4. n. 4t.r g.,
- D=nviiie .. ga ! n
Lyrchburg...... l:..i,3 J.. m. 80 %
Charlottesville So l239.
GcrdoaSvil,a... ATS - LIS
Arrive 81 Al.yaIdr!". SIS Gt4
WashI";;.or.. s5} U.3j
Baltimore. ...... !U4u So
:; .. -E,;-,.--. 60
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
INT FARMERS, use what has
A1 WI Ls been proven BY the experience

IMT FARMERS, use what has
AlNlAs been proven by the experience
of centuries as the most reliable improver of tho
soil. Do not waste money upon nostrums whose
value, as manures, in comparison with lime,
shows to no better advantage than the witch
broth of quscks contrssted with the remedial
agencies of the skilled pr ysicisn. =.
If your land is worn out, you cannot restore
its fertility by successive stimulants-you must
use lime to render food available, that the Fl
brous roots of plants cannot otherwise asslmlste
II lime be folio owed by clover, the soil gets back
its nitrogen and the object Of the farmer is Sc
cured-good land, good crops and full pockets.
WOOD. BURNED LIME free from coal
ashes, core slate and msgnesia, containing 81 Al
per cent pure lime, thoroughly soluble, for sale
unusually cheap Address
CARSON y SONS, Confluence Works,
Riverton, Warren county, Va.
S-Depot for Building snd Plsstering Lime
with Messrs. Washington s. Bro, Alexandria,
Virginia jy 2S-tw3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
CPRING, 1876.
E. j. MILLER & co.,
Importers Of
CHINA andQUEENSWARE
AND DEALERS IN
Glassware Window Glass, Lamps, Chan deliers
and Fancy Goods,

Glassware, Window Glass, Lamps, Chan deliers
and Fancy Goods
No. IS King street.
We have now in store purchased direct from
the manufactures, full, complete and hand
some assortment of goods in our line, to which
we invite special attention.
French China Dinner Sets, complete, in plain
white, gilt band and decorated; French China
Tea Sets, in gilt band and decorated; French
China Cups and Ssucers, gilt band and plain
white; French China Vases, new patterns and
very handsome; French China Toilet Sets,
Moss Rose and other patterns English Toilet
Sets, handsomely decorated, something new;
China Mugs, Toy Tea Sets, Glass Vases, sc.
We have the largest and most complete stock
of goods ever before brought to this place. which
we are offering at very low figures. Call and
examine our goods and prices. NH
DRIME BUTTER received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

Meaning that their intelligence was derived
from all quarters ot the globe. This must at
any rate be allowed As an lngen!nuS etymology'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.

GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.
JUST RECEIVED PER SCHOONER ".
y WELLINGTON and in store:
l75 bbls prime l, 2 and NJ ACKEREL.
100 half bbla, quarters and kits s. Mackerel.
lOJ bills prime SHORE SPLIT HERRlhGS.
Which we offer a. the lowest market rates.
The M ACkEREL we GUARANTEE to be
sep Sim N. LINDSAY & co.
z. W. AVERY
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GRoCE-
RES. WINE LIQUORS, &C., &c,
226 King st., cor. Alfred,
sepS ALEXANDRIA, VA.
(1HEAP FISH
l have in store and to arrive large quantity
oil FISH, all varieties, which will close out at
| reduced prices.
$50 bb|s Mackerel, Nos. /, 2 and 3; also in kits
200 bbls Split Herring.
| 10 bbs Round do, cheap from1 so to 81 q bbl.
100 bbls Potomac do, Fam. Rec. Net and Mol.
| POTOMAC SEAD ind SHAD ROE.
| It would be to your advantage to call and ex-
| Anime my stock before purchasing elsewhere.
S j. REED,
No. % south Union street.
sep 5-tf No. II south WhsrVes.
| ~ NEW GOODSl
NEW PRICES
The subscriber respectfully announces that
| he has taken the s.pFe
no. IIz.kING STREET,
and Is prepared io19Fer u full snd carefully Sc
iected stock OF ~
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
at prices which cannot fail to please Good:
delivered promptly to all parts Of the city. and
satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. ar
| ;,s of. sDljclta5
nv 5.tf F. j. DAVIDSON.
w. A. JOHNSON,
GROCERY, LIQUOR, FEED AND COM
MISSION MERCHANT.
Northeast Corner Cameron and Royal streets
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
ny All orders from the country will receiv
prompt and careful attention. jan 2o-tt
GORGE McBUR&EY s SON,
Dealers il
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE
KIES, WIRES AND LIQUORS.,
ENGLISH snG SGOTCH ALE and BRO
STOUT.
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERR
and MACkEREL.
NOS. IGG AND 40 KING STREET,
Washington Hall Bullding)
Alexandria. Va.
order: promptly illed. ulh 5l-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

DOYS' and YOUTHS BOOTS, Kip and
- Calf, good and cheap, at WADDEY'o, "a
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

r AIDES HOUSE SHOES-Large stock an(
II great variety, suitable for old ladies, a
WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

INFANTS BOOTS and SLIPPERS--A fine
l. stock, in every color, style and quality, q:
very reasonable prices, at WADDEY'o, "a
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

DOYS' and YOUTHS DRESS SHOES-A
ID good stock Of new styles, of 6ne quality aud
at low prices at WADUEY'S, IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL and WALKING
~ BOOTS-A large stock and great variety
Of styles, at very reduced prices at WADDEY'S,
"a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05
MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS at
XN WADDEY'S, "a King street.

CENTLEMENS FINE DRESS BOOTS
VI and SHOES-A large stock Of new styles,
very handsome, of the best quality, aad 1T low
prices, at WADDEY'S, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-10-05

HEISSES' WALKING and SCHOOL
WI BOOTS-A large stock. in every style and
quality prices low; at WADDEY'S, IA King
CTR
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ICE CNEl.N.

Gororni Manager.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-05

The Indiana Democratic State Convention
was held at indianapolis on the 10Th. James
ID. Williams, OF Knox County, was nomi-
mated for Governor, and Isaac T.. Gray, OF
Randolph County. for Lieut. Governor.
The resolutions declare ''against the con-
traction of the volume OF our paper
currency, and in favor OF the adop-
ton Of measures looking 70 the gradual
retirement Of the circulation OF
the National Banks, and the substitution
therefor OF circulating notes issued by the
authority of the Government that 1.-THE
legal-tender notes constitute a safe curren-
cy. and one especially valuable to the debt
or classes because OF it, legal tender quail
ty,' and demanding therefore the repeal Of
the Resumption act. Hon. Thomas A..
Hendricks Is recommended as the Demo-
cratic candidate for President.
The Nebraska Democratic State Conven-
ton, held on the 18th, adopted a resolution
fayoring a speedy return to specie payments.
The delegates to the st. Louis Convention
were recommended TO cast their votes a. a
unit, but Were otherwise uninstructed.
The recent Chicago municipal election re-
suited In the election Of the Republican
candidates for city Offices, with the excep-
tion Of Treasurer. The Council is composed
mostly Of new men, elected on the Reform
platform and in opposition to the Colyin adj
misistration.
A daring bank robbery occurred at Baxter
Springs, kansas, on the 18Th. About ten
O'Clock a. IN. two men entered the Baxter
Bank, presented pistols at the head Of the
Cashier, Mr.. Crowell, went through the
safe, and escaped into the Indian Territory
with 5000. The officers and a number OF
citizens started in pursuit.
The Montana delegates to the Cincinnati
Convention are instructed 10 vote for Blaine.
California VII send a delegation TO the
indianapolis GreeDback Convention.
TIL National Labor Convention, compos-
ed Of delegates from different labor organi-
cations throughout the United States, held
q three days session al Pittsburgh, COM
mcnclng on the 18th. There was considera-
bic w%rangling over the adoption OF a series
OF resolutions, the principal bone OF conten-
ton being the currency question, which
was finally shelyed altogether. As ADOPT
ed, the resolutions demand a strong pro-
tectiye tariff, q stringent national usury
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-05
The First Public Reading Of the Decla.
ratisn.

The Declaration was written by JEFF
%ferson, as he himself stated in a letter
TO DR.. Mease, in his clearinghouse at
the southwest corner of Market and
Seventh Streets. The house is still
standing, and is occupied by a tailor,
who shows his patriotism by calling his
shop the ''Temple of Liberty Clothing
Store" The instrument vas signed, AS
our readers know, in the east room of
the State House, on the lower floor. 1t
appeared in the next day'spaper (side
by side with an advertisement of a ne
gro child for sale who had had measles
and smallpox, but was not officially
given To the people until MONDAY on the
Sth OF Jaly, when il was read to a large
Of people in the State House
yard by John Nixon, deputed to the task
by the Sheriff of Philadelphia, who had
received it from the committee. The
stage on which the reader stood was a
rough wooden platform on the line of
the eastern walk, about half way be-
tween Fifth and Sixth Streets. Deborah
Logan, who lived in the neighborhood,
states that she heard from the garden
every word of the instrument read, and
thought the voice was Charles Thomp-
sons. In spite Of all evidence in favor
of Nixon, we choose To believe her. The
man of truth should have first made
known these words TO humanity Cheers
rent the welkin, atsu-dejoie was fired,
the chimes of Christ Church rang
through all the bright summer day, and
the old bell gave at last to the world
the message il had received a quarter
of a century before, and proclaimed
liberty to an the world.
The daily papers--little thin sheets a
few inches sqsare-gave us for weeks
afterward accounts Of the rejoicing and
wild enthusiasm of the Provinces as the
Declaration reached them. In New
York singular effect produced was
"a general Jail delivery OF all pris-
oners took place, in pursuance OF the
Declaration OF Independence by the hon
orable congress."-May narper'S.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-05

the Franco American Union 20 raise funds
for the erection OF a statue Of Liberty in
New York Harbor, was held at the Paris
Opera-house on the night Of the 18th. A most
brilliant audience WAS present. The opera
company was assisted by eight hundred
picked singers, who Joined In the perform
ance OF a cantaia, entitled - Liberty en-
tightening the world. dedicated 10 the
people OF the United States, and composed
especially for the occasion, by Charles
Gounod. M. Laboulaye delivered an elo-
quent address. The proceedings terminated
with the singing OF Hall Columbia
The Theatre DIES Arts, in Rouen, France,
was burned on the 25th. Anumber OF lives
were lost. and many persons injured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-05
EAST.

John X. Dolan, the murderer Of James
II. Noe, was hanged in New York on the
2lst.
Thomas W. Piper, condemned to be
executed IN May 26, for the murder OF
Mabel Young, in the belfry Of the Warren
Avenue Church, Boston, has made a sworn
statement that she received the injuries
that caused her death from the trap-door
falling upon her head; that he was fright
ened lest he should be accused OF murder
ing her. and therefore denied all knowl-
edge Of the matter, trusting tina; his con-
nection with il would not be discovered.
The Methodist Camp-meeting grounds at
Tarentum, Pa, upon which were some $50
frame cottages, many Of them nicely fur
nished, were swept by fire on the night OF
the 2lst. The loss is about so, 900. partially
insured.
Barney Williams, the well known Irish
character actor, died in New York on the
2jth.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-05
A Spider Capturing a Mouse.

Says the New Orleans Picdyune: Yes
terday quite a crowd gathered on Great
man Street, near Marigny, at a carpen-
ter shop there, where "A scene was trans
piring that filled the spectators with
astonishment. Near a bench in the
shop hung "A mouse, medium-sized, head
downwards and around her body was
coiled a single thread of a spiders web,
which reached to a corner of the bench
above and had its fastening there. On
the mouse's tail quietly sat the spider,
which seemed to be manipulating the
thread and working as with a pulley.
When caught, the mouse was on the
ground, and after five or six hours
work the spider managed to hoist her
about an inch, and there she hung.
The statement concerning this singular
circumstance is that the mouse was ac-
customed, when on a predatory excur-
sion, 10 emerge from a hole under the
bench and pass into an inner room.
The spider laid a trap in her path. il is
conjectured, and yesterday morning, as
the mouse was making her daily rounds,
she was caught in the net set for her
and securely held, the spider taking up
a position on her tail. Though the
mouse hung suspended, a dead weight,
the thread did not give way, and there
she hung, helpless, between earth and
heaven. AT night the carpenter closed
up his shop and dropped the curtain on
the show, but the spider was still at
work, and had completed about an inch
in the elevation.