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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22

RESULT or a SACRILIGIoUs FEAsT.-Lem-
uel Thomas, an old carpenter Of Jenkins
town, Pa, known for his disregard Of relig-
ion, presided on Monday evening last at a
blaspllemous feast. The supper was given
at hotel. and Thomas openedit by a mock
prayer, which was received by his comrades
with the cracking Of jokes and shouts of
laughter. After they had been seated q
short time one of the men said that the re-
union. on account of their being thirteen
present, was suggestive of the Last Supper.
This was received with yells of delight, and
Thomas presently proclaimed that be was
the Saviour, and charged one of the royster-
ers with being Judas Iscariot. 1t is claim
ed that he next broke some bread in pieces
and distributed it, with glasses OF beer,
among the guests in mockery Of the last
sacrament. In the midst of this sacrilegious
performance Thomas suddenly paled, and,
rising with difficulty, said: Il must vacate
the chair, boys, You must get some other
president. Pm going homeT He went to
his bed, and died of paralysis of the heart.
The twelve that Thomas left behind on the
dreadful night continued their orgies until
four O'Clock iu the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22

! REMARKABLE ELECTRICAL DISCOVERY.
The London Times of recent date states that
Il new electrical conLriyance has been per-
fccted hy Mr.. 4. St. George, the inventor Of
the telephone which bears his name. This
invention, which is really supplemental TO
the telephone, will enable every descrip-
ton -? conversation carried on through the
instrument to lie not only recorded but re-
produced at any future time. Briefly sta
ted. Mr. 81. Georges invention may hc thus
described 4 circular plate Of glass is coat
cd with c0!lodi0n, and made sensitive as q
photographic plate. This is placed in dark
box. in which is 81 slit to admit a ray Of
light. IL front Of the glass is a telephone
diaphragm, which, by its vibrations, opens
and closes n small shutter through which 4
beam of light is constantly passing and i'm
printing q dark line on the glass. Eibra-
tons Of the shutter cause the dark line to
vary in thickness according to the tones Of
the voice Tho glass plate is revolved by
clock work, and the conversation, as it
leaves the telephone, is recorded on the
sensitive plate, the imprinted words spoken
being fixed as is douc in photography.
The plate can be brought forward after
ward and when replaced in the machine
and connected with distant telephone will
when set in motion, give back the original
conversation.
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uTHERE THE FIRE IS OUT.
Magic No More - Mystefy-sscn .fr"m Acfoss no
World.

Magic No Morc-, Mystefy-sscn .tr"m Acfoss mo
World.
'Haroun OF Alcppo,' said Sir Philip berval,
had mastered every secret i'll nature which the
noblcr magic seeks to fathom Hediscovcrcd that
the true art OF healing is to assist Nature to throw
oil the discasc-to summon, as it were, the whole
system to eject the enemy that has fastened OH Il
pnrt His processes all included the rcirvigoration
of the principle Of life
In this the Eastern sage merely anticipated the
practice of the best physicians of to-day. What
life itseIris nobody knew thcn-nobody knows
now But we have learned something of the rea
sons why the mysterious tide rises and falls. Pro-
vidcd the great organs of the body are not ire
parably destroyed medical science always re-
iicvc and often save. Yet no reputable physician
now adhcrcs to the barbarous and stupid processes
of depletion. such as bleeding, by which il was
attempted to cure disease by reducing th@ patients
ability TO resist it. Nova days We do not tear
down the fort to help the garrison--wc strength
en- it.
IN this intelligent and bcncficGnt work, ii IS
conceded that PARKEE's Tonic leads all other
medicines. As an nvigorant it acts Immediately
and powerfully upon the circulation and the
organs Of digestion, thus giving Nature the assist
:lucc she calls for. l. follows that ali ailments OF
the stomach, kidneys and liver arc 1T once re.
lcvcl or cured No other preparation cmbodics
the same qualities or produces similar results. 1t
is delicious to use and the hest known anti
intoyicant Price 5Oc and 81. HIsCoX & Co.
New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22
ALEXANDRIA VA TUESDAY EVENING. JANUARY 49, 1884
LOTTERY.
LOTTERY.
DISMAL, SWAMP LOTTERY CO.,
OF NORFOLK. Va.

The franchise Of this enterprise is based upon
the charter granted By the Legislature Of the
State to the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and
its legality has been fairly tested before the courts
The object, in view is tho Improvement and
extension of the Canal a most important public
arork, connecting the waters Of Virginia and
North Carolina. Only
25,O0O WITH $50 PRIZES,
aggregatng Sl3O50. Each Drawing has secured
added confidence and they will be made regular
" upon the THIRD THURSDAY of each month,
before the public. and under the supervision Of
duly authorized commissioners.
FOR THE 21st of FEBRUARY, 1884,
CLASS D is presented with the following scheme: :
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should al
wavs be used when children arc cutting teeth.
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes ''as bright as
button It is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays ell pain re-
leves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes. twenty-five cents
hottie. my4-M.W&S
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tITARFIELD & HALL
DR. RU G. G S rs,
Corner Prince and Fairfax street.

Prescriptions a speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farna Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyosmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes full assortment Of Patent Medi-
cines, Coxc's Gelatine Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rne Spices Of all kinds, and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
same quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec
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I5E5ZEslA.1sIIlsss!I ~ ss 8
4I!I|I1.I!7iSl
$4,000 FOR 81.

FIFTH REGULAR MONTHLY DRAWING
viii take place in the Masonic Hall, Masonic
Temple Building, in Louisville KY,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1854.
A Lawful Lottery and Fair Drawings, chartered
by the Legislature of Ky. and twice declared legal
by the highest Court in the State. Bond given to
Henry County in tic sum ri S1O0.OO0 for the
prompt payment of ali prizes sold.
A REVOLUTION IN SINGLE NUhBER
DRAWINGS
2.s" Every ticket holder his supervisor,
can call out the number Oh his ticket and sec the
corresponding number on the tag placed i'll the
wheel in his presence. These drawings will occ!ir
on the last Thursday Of every month. Read the
magnificent
JANUARY SCHEME
Prize $4,000 ~ Prizes $500 each Sl00OG
| Prize 10000 100 Prizes luO each 10000
! Prize 500 200 Prizes 80 each 1900
. Prizes s. 500 each 5000 EGO Prizes 20 each 10000
Prizes, 1000 cach 5000 1000 Prizes 10 each 10000
. Prizes 800 each. Approximation Prizes, 5000
o Prize. 900 each 500
. Prizes 100 each 9OC
S5- Prizes sIlO400
Whole tickets So half tickets 81 27 tickets
$50 SIS tickets 500.
Remit Money or Bank Draft in Letter or send
by Express. DON'T SEND BY REGISTERED
LETTER OR POSTOFFICE ORDER, until furth-
or notice ORDERS OF So and upward, by Ex-
press, can be sent at our expense. Address all
orders TO ]. J. DOUGLAS, Louisville, KY, or to
0. BALLARD, P. 0. box 276, Alexandria, Va.
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APPROXIMATION pEIZEs.

800 Prizes distributing $13,05O
TiCE ET5 ONLY 81.
Plan of Lottery smla. to that Of Louisiana
Company.
]. L. HORBACH, Manager.
Application for club rates or for information
upon any other business, should BE plainly writ
ten. girin,. State, County and Town Of writer.
Rcmttanccs should be sent by Express rather
Than by T. =. G.oucy orders Or registered letters.
Express ci,!rG,s upon - and larger Sums will
I,= ;ai,, l.; ihn company Address plainly J. =.
NCGBAt.ii. ,,otfoii7. Va, J. w. CLARK. %
King street i!cxauGEi., Ea
Agents for sale ui Tickets required throughout
the state .t!drcs; applications as above
The unhcrsieund supervised The Draw ps Class
c, on tho Hi! .. Jan, 81, Of the Dismal Swamp
Lottery Company. ari certify That it was con-
ductcd with strict iiliImcS, /. all interested.
GEO 7; E0G%&s' Commissioners.
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AIrc>y,antlrjq Q5azrttG.
PUBLISHED Dh1LT AND TR1-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOW DEN,
at the Gazette building, Nos. 70 & 70 Prince 81.
TERMS

DALI. TEI-EfEEL".
One year ..,......, 80 w one year "a W
sir ,1outl,s 400 Six months . eco
Orc month 50 Three months 0O
All communications should be addressed 10 "GAzEFTE
AlcxnnG:ia, Va
The Gazette Office IL connected with the Telephone E:-
change Advertisements, orders fer the paper, news
or any information business can be Sent by tec-
phone
Persons leaving tfic Gay for the summer can haze ;hc
Gazette mailed 10 tii2I post paid, Tor hity cents per
month! and the address changed a. often as desired
Conrac, advertisers will be allowed to exceed their
SPACE unless the IL paid for AT transient rates
and u:GC: no circumstances will they bc allowed 10
advertise other than thei. legitimate business In the
sy,Cc contracted Tor
Resolutions in nerlorin, OF thanks, tributes OF fespect
resolutions adopted by societies persons, unless OF
public concern, Will only be printed In this paper as
advertisements.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for in advance
Price fifty cents when not exceeding SIX lines
I'll transient advertisements must he paid for in aa-
-
Entered u; the Iostonce at Alexandria, Virginia, IS
scco..d-Claas DIAtter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22

WYE HAVE VERY LARGE STOCK OF
W Gents Fine Boots and Shoes, aud rs We
have had = warm aud backward season. we don't
propose 10 carry these goods over. Now all that
We can say is, that we will sell them al a very
small advance over cost to close them out. All
IN want will do well to call on us and save money.
WADDEY, 10 King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22

s,TEHAyE 4 SPLENDID LINE OF MISSES
w and Childrcns School and Walking Boots
also complete stock of Mca's aud thIldrcns 5
Dress Boots. which will be sold cheaper than the
chnoe,t WADDEY. 40 King ST.
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CONFECTIONERY.

HENRY BRENGLE. No. 129 King street. has
made arrangements TO supply the manifold wants
:" Alexandria during Christmas times with the
hest ttd cheapest goods III his line He offers all
he ccijcacrs OF tho season. For years he mas
catered Of the best to the people in Alexandria
aud the surrounding country. and the past is his
warrant tnr the future.
PURE CANDIES. BRENGLE'S ICE CREAM
&4d Dessert Pies -Spccia'tics; Black Err!T'
'oand. Jelly aud Fancy, ornamental anc Pam
axes, are sold cheaper than they can be manu-,
.rtnTci at home. Also Cream Ills, Tarts and
fa>irv Candies and Tafy Of all kinds. Pies
>nec'alty. Fruits. Nuts, Confcc:ioncrics. Caro-
mel and Sugared Fruits. He furnishes the best,
aud caters for families, fairs, balls. and entertain
mcutS. dcc1O
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HiRDW4R IND CUTLERY.
7 TAMES F. CARLIN 4 SONS,
NO. SO KING STREETS
AhEXA XANDRIA, VIRGINIA.,
Tail
Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN


Builders Hardware, Locks, Hinges, Screws
DoorBots, Latches &C., Saddlery, Hardware,
Bride Bits Buckles, Rings, Hames, &C., &c.,
Whcewrights' Hardware, Axles, Rims, Hubs,
Spokcs, Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket,
Table. Carving and Butcher Knives, &C., Guns,
pistols, &c full and complete stock of first
class goods away in store and sold at lowest cash
prices. aug15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22

/. CREIGHTON & son. on the corner of
y. King and Royal streets, AlcX2nd-ia, Virginia,
nave purchased this season. at lowest cash factory
n,.'rys, 4 large and we'll assorted Stock cC HARD
WAKE AND CUTLERY of various kinds and
1HA..tT to which they invite the attention of
Wholesale and Retail purchasers, Cali and ex-
"H'ic. the goods and prices will recommend them
selves. nOV13
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jcweIry, Watches and Clocks.
BOOTS IASD SHOES.
SpECIAL NOTICE,

p ~
We have on hand Il very large stock Of LADIES
FINE BOOTS, suitable for the season: and IN or.
der to reduce our stock we will scll them at great
" reduced prices. II will ray 10 cXaninc these
Goods before purchasing There is nothing in
this town or Washington thar will compare in
price or quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-22

! RTISTS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. new supply.
= - consisting Of Brass. Zinc and extra large
S t"PyF Aache Plaques ard Rims: also Windsor &
,eNton Oils and Paints and La Croix China
AH,n'S = J. D. II. LUNT'S,
ueco \. E. COR King and Washington sts.
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NO.. 10.
DRUGS, CHEMICALS. &C.

Drugs, CHEMICALS. &C.
i q. WAKEFIELD
~. Successor to Janncy & Co..
DEALER IN VI
DRUGS PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED,
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids, Dye Stuls and Druggists Sundries
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders and inquiries from the country promptly
NEW BUILDING,
sep1 No. 152 King street.
yNILL1AM D. HUDSON,
Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS, DYE sTUFFs,
GARDEN SEEDS, &c. - .az
No. 265 King ST., between Henry and Fayette,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded
at all hours. Night bell at door. feb7
EDwD s. LEADBEATER THos LEADBEArER.
u s. LEADBEATER & BRO,
Nos. and s. Fairfax st.,
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
pURE ,pRS pRUGs and MEDIGINEs CHEMICALS
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, &c.
Proprietors of Anodyne Pectoral, Lubricating
Syrup; and Agents for Ayers Medicines, Averill's
Chemical Paints &c
Every effort will be made to maintain tho high
reputation O our old establishment. NV
SUMMERS 4 ALLEN,
DRUGGISTS.
\. ". corner King and Royal streets
IN DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES.
CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY,
BRUSHES, &c, sc.
E0TTLERS OF SODA WATER, ,SARSAPARILLA
AND GINGER ALE
PRESCRIPTIONS carefully compounded. oct23
TOHN 4. COLE & GO.
Successors Of John T. Gibson & CO..
No 2ti9 ktN6 ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Peabody Bui!ding.l
Dealer in
Dhl q. MEDICINES. CHEMICALS TOILET
ARTICLES, rERFUMERT, &c
Prescriptions carefully compounded. ap4
C,AMUEL i. LUNT
DRUGGIST.
,,nnNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS,
Dealer IN
DRtGS, CHEMICALS,
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES
PERFUaIERY, BRUSHES, &c, sc.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared at
sil hours, day and night. ap4
w I. CREIGHTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ia
DRUGS CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEEDS, Sc. sc.
No. 80 King street, under Sarcpta HAIL.
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
Orders will receive prompt attention.
mh24-tf
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RLACKING CASES. BLEACHING CASES /!
= - We have just received q nice lot OF Backing
Eases which we are selling very cheap. Just the
SHlns Tor 4 nice Christmas present for 3 gentle
man. MCLEAN & UHLER,
Gcc6 rs King street.
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.nlTBBERS. f..
bbtt.S
RERRERS :

We will sci! you the very best quality Rubber
shoe, at prices that you will have TO pay for old
and inferior goods elsewhere.
lrc5 WADDEY, 40 King ST.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-07-24
FOREIGN.

Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria
will have an interview with Emperor Will
lam Of Germany ut Gastein Aug ..
Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire
iron manufacturer, reports the iron trade In
England In awrctched condition, that Amer
lean rails arc selling lower than ever, and
that many of the mills will probably shut
down.
China rejects the demands Of France,
and war appears to DO inevitable.
Bismarck has ordered plans for o
canal from III, baltic 10 the North Sea, and
will ask the Rcchstag to make an appropria-
ton for Its construction.
Twenty-Five persons were killed and
forty seriously injured by a railroad
accident on the Manchester and sheffield
Railroad, near Ienniston, England. Owing
to the breaking OF an axle the train jumped
the track and fell through II bridge.
An attempt was made to explode
with gunpowdcr the monument to Lord
Hubert Mt Salisbury England.
Parnell's paper, United Ireland, rid.
icucs the English Liberal agitation against
the British House OF Lords.
Ferdinand Won Horhstetters, n noted
German gcolocist, Is Gead.
It is reported that China has practi-
cally agreed to the terms OF France. will pay
the indemnity, and thus avoid II war.
4 son Of United States Consul Piatt
was drowned near Queenstown, Cork, while
boating on the River Lee. A second son wa
rescued hut his recovery Is doubtful.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-07-24
POLITICAL.

The Secretary Of the National Com
mittee of the Greenback party, who accom-
panied Gen. Butler from Chicago to Buffalo.
states that the latter win certainly remain in
the field as the Autobiography candidate for
President.
The Michigan Democratic State Con-
vention will be held a, Detroit Aug. ~, and
the Greenbackers will meet at Grand Rapids
Aug. %.
Secretary Sniyely, Of the Anti-Mo-
nopoly Committee, says Gen. Butler will GER
tainly be Presidential candidate in Novem-
Ter. Mr.. Snivcly thinks that Butler can
carry Miehle an, and that the election in con-
sequence will he thrown into the House of
Representatives.
New York telegram: "There is no
truth in the statement that Mr.. Blaine will
make political speeches during the campaign.
After the Maine election in September he
will make a Western trip. it is believed, but
he will not make any speeches"
The Kansas Republicans, in conyen.
ton at Topeka, nominated John A. Martin
for Governor, Albert II. Horton for Chief
Justice of the supreme Court, and W. A.
johnson for Associate Justice.
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GEN. VESTS ACCEPTANCE.
His Letter to tho Committee Of the
National Convention.


The following correspondence was made
public last week. The letter Of Gen. Yves,
rs here printed Il from tho original manu-.
script
Although Gen. West from sense Of
duty, at first declined the nomination. he
subsequently reversed his decision as
explained Mt tho close OF tho correspond.
ence.
Holly SPRINGS, Miss, June a., 1854.
Gen. A. nj. Vest
DEAR siR-Thc National party, In convention
assembled nj Indianapolis. Ind, on the auth OF
Nav, 1884. commissioned this committee 10 lay
before You their action In unanimously nomi-
mating Won, without solicitation on yonr part. ~
their candidate for the office of Vice President
The circumstances under which Won were
singled out Tor this distinction evidence, In
some degree, tho implicit confidence In your
wisdom and patriotism entertained by tho men,
bcrshtp OF our party everywhere, and may we
not hope that this consideration will induce you
to accept the trust tendcrcdg
The convention. after two DAYS deibcrat!on.
felt the gravity 81 the great probclm rr salnu
upon the American people for llution--a per-
manent, adequate monetary system, based Ill.
rcctly upon the powe the wealth, AMI tho will
OF the nation, the demand vi the productive In
dustries for Just protection against the grasp.
Ing designs OF associated cartttl, and the lmine.
tiate elimination Of scctionalsm and race issu
from politics, together with such miner cacnats
questions OF policy rs were expressly adopted
by the convention In their platform, which We
herewith hand you. You have boon ono OF the
original organizers IN behalf OF tn sc principles
and your nntring efforts IN that line since, leave
us without so i,itude as 4, your course In the
future. Allow us, sir, az reprsen ing our whole
convention. and for ourselves individually, tc
| express for yourself the highest regards of per-
sunal esteem.
We have performed the duty assigned ~, and
awaiting, as we trust. a favorable response q,
your convenience, we are,
Most respectfully. yours, etc.
JONI IL. WINSTON, N. o..
WM. p. INSEs. Mich,
WM. SrRAauF. II. j.,
ID. A. HOPKINS, N. j..
g. b. HUTCHINSON, Mass,
Committee
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-07-24
WASHINGTON.

Secretary Frelinghuysen has in
structed the consular officers at London,
Liverpool, Marseilles, Havrc. Bordeaux. Bre-
men, and Hamburg 10 employ competent
physicians to inspect all vessels and passen-
gers departing from those ports to the United
States. and TO refuse clean bills OF health to
all unless upon the recommendations of such
physicians and sanitaray inspectors. The
Consuls are instructed to report promptly BY
cable any cases of infectious disease.
President Arthur has appointed II.
Massachusetts, Henry 4. Rowland of Mary
land, and George +. Barker of Pennsylvania
Commissioners to the National Conference Of
Electricians TO be held ut Philadelphia this
autumn.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-07-24
loss Il estimated At over 100000. Sixty day,
ago Belknsp had 1000 people.
SOUTHERN.


At Newberry, $. G., Mrs. John Mel
son found in the center OF potato bright
gold ring. The Il kctablc had grown through
the metal and then around 1t until the ring
was completely concealed.
Newton Carpenter and Ned Macks,
willie, Miss, last week. About two years ago
Carpenter fatally poisoned y. J. Parish's two
sons, aged II and IL. Macks furnishing him
the drug. Carpenter conflded his crime TO q
negroes, who divulgcd the matter day or
two before the lynchins.
w. j. Lucas, jailer at Greensboro,
KY, was riddlcd with bullets by mob to
whom he refused TO surrender the keys. His
wife took his pistol and vainly endeavorcd to
drive back the boodthirsty crowd. They
then took a negro named Richard May, who
had made criminal assault on a white girl,
and hanged him to tree In the court house
yard.
The death is chronicled Of Mrs. Al
mira Lincoln Phelps, an authoress Of Balti-
more, aged 20 years.
The cotton mills at Atlanta, Ga,
have decided TO reduce production % per
cent. by closing down \ part Of each week.
Albert Miles, negro, was hanged at
Natchez. Miss, for the murder OF his wife.
In the last year the taxable property
Of Texas has been increased 500, 100000.
Capt. J. L. Brow, steamboatman,
and r. Poche, a creole gentleman, fought q
duel with swords opposite New Orleans
Poche being painfully wounded In the left
leg.
Bob Hunt and Dan Parker (both col
orcd) were hanged at Grecnville. Miss; the
former killed Burrel Best tcoored) at Ref
uge, Oct. Q, 1883; the later killed Richard
Barrett (colorcd) on Deer Creek, May Ii;
both confessed their guilt Comminas Mel
son was hanged at Houma, La, In the pres
cncc OF 5000 spectators, for the murder of
John Martin, In Terre Bonnie Parish; the
culprit remained Arm to the last. Sam
williams, . co.orcd man, was executed at
waynesboro, Ca, for the murder of Glenn
Bush.
Thomas johnson was about to whip
his stepson at Clifton Forge, Va, and had
tied the boys hands behind his back prepara-
tory to the castigation. The boy loosed him.
self and rushed to river close by, into which
he plunged. His stepfather followed, and
both were drowned.