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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-10
Another Irishmanl ABandons the FreeTrade
Party.

Correspondence Of the Indianapolis Journal,
RusHyILLE Sept MIR Hendrickss arro-
CANT and insulting assertion that the. Irishman
is "a natural Democrat, is not kindly taken in
this city where number of that nationality
thirty or more new signify their intention of
slipping the collar that the bosses have presumed
to put on them. Among those who refuse to
support Veto Cleveland and the freetrade
policy of the Democratic party is John Carroll,
leading Irish American, man Of force and
character. who in the current number of the
Rushyille Graphic publishes card giving his
reasons for abandoning the Democratic party.
Mr.. Carrollsaysl II viii cast my vote for James
G. Blaine and John A. Logan on the 4th day of
November next. The great question which has
decided nay course in this matter is that of pro-
lection to American industries. | will never be
found supporting any party in this nightly pros
porous country which Enthusiastically favors
free trade, as is now done by the Democratic
party, and thus enrich country which, has im-
poverished Ireland by The SALINE policy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-10
IN INDIANA AND ILLINOIS.

John s. Wise at Observation-Disclosures Of
the News from Maine.
Correspondence Of the indianapolis journal.
BLoosnNGToN, Ind. Sept. 9.-Col John S.
Wise was last night greeted with one Of the
largest night meetings ever held in Blooming
ton, it being estimated that no less than 1000
people were present The Colonel spoke for
more than an hour, making one Of the most tell
ing speeches of the canvass Especially were
his remarks concerning the South and its peo-
pie commended. He is an orator, and presents
his ideas clearly and forcibly. just as the meet
ing closed dispatch was received from Maine,
announcing the glorious victory from the home
Of Blaine. and as it was read, cheer after cheer
rent the air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03
LOCAL BREVITGES.

Among the appointments oflaborers at the
tapiol is K. ID. Becklcy of this county.
i'h" amount Of flour inspected hy Mr.
Leonard Brown for the year 1889 was
a 5O2 barrels of all grades.
A petition is being circulated at Fall's
Church for signers asking Congress to lower
the toll across the aqueduct bridge.
The schooner Maud Seward is taking in q
cargo Of l., 900 bushels of wheat for New
York, from Capt. 2. B. Hooe, at his dock.
There were issued from the Clerks Office
Of Loudoun county during The year 1857
l5:' marriage licenses, 9S of which were TO
whites.
The weather turned quite cold yesterday
evening, and last night considerable ice
formed on both sides OF the river sufficient
to prevent the steamer Virginia from max
iny her trips to the Maryland side.
Right Rev. A. NJ Randolph spoke for the
last time in Emmanuel i. L. Church, Ill Bal.
timore last night The occasion was one OF
the usual Wednesday night lectures. The
church was crowded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

HoTEl. ARRIVALS Brndiock House, Jan.
81. W. Holland, Warrenton, Va: ThoS.
Watkins, Joshua Fletcher, L. Hancock, Il.
Neville and h. +. II. Snow, Va. }. y. 81
mons, J. Wilke, j. Shell, II. +. Hess, X.
Cook and c. A. Swager, Harrisburg, Pa;
G.. Ii. CLAY. Frankfort, Ky: ;. kosenheim,
n. y: II. T. Newell, Adrian, Mich; Miss
Fanny Moun,castlc aud ten East Lynne
Troupe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

Old SuIr.-Thc suit between Jonathan
MagariIy aud John J. Shipman, growing
out Of the construction at two dlkeS Ill me
Ohio river, uenr CluclnnAu which WAS urea
last week at Warrcnton before Judge James
Keith, resulted in judgment being rendered
yesterday in favor of Jonathan Masar''H i"I
81, l53, with three years interest; Inc TRIAL
ut Warrenton occupied several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

MEASLES. health officer OF Wash
inrton, states that there have been IN me
District of Columbia this season about o.ooo
cases of measles, most of them in very
mild FORM Altogether the deaths from inns
cause have numbered about lOW, ana those
generally resulted from allowing the patient 5
to catch cold on the disease anu run mo
dphthe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

THE W., Q. & w. i. R.-'ihc Winchester
Times says: "rhc proposition 10 bring the
road to Winchester will soon no submitted
by the W., Q. Il w. X. Il. authorities to The
people OF this city and county. we have
heard the substance OF the proposal hut rs
it has not been formulated into writing, we
will not mention any Of its features ut pres
emit our people seem TO hr prepared |"
meet the railroad authorities IN tho rrop' 7
spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS. All The building
associations of This city hold their annua!
meetings tonight to receive tn" directors
rcports aud TO elect officers. Nothing IL
more conducive 10 The growth o.! cities iI'an
"Br,ilang Associations" and they aiS" Gu
courage The saving Of money and "i!"r 10
mru of small means q good and safe i"VeS' :
meut of their earnings. II l. suggested
that Aleyandria'S representatives III l'c
LEGISLATURE have enacted Il law, eNrmplir&
from State taxation the stock Of such ass"
Citations so IS 10 encourage budding aud the
investment oi money in real cs';s'c. As the
houses are assessed and taxed III" stock
which is sold to build them should he cX-
enpl-;,s is done in many other states OF
the union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

Police REpoRT.-Last night was clear
and cold There were no prisoners ana put
few dodgers at the station house. The cry
of "poice" about half-past three o'clock
this morning was caused by some young
men calling on their colored friends at t that
hour and demanding admttance. The
Mayor had no cases for trial this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

EAST LYNNE WAS presented III aFih"iH
Hall Inst uirht hv Miss Fanny Mnuntcasl!r
and company !" u Very tar h"uSr anu every
one in the audience was more than pleased
with the performances Miss NJ. is a tine az
,ress and was we'll supported. As Lady lS'-
bel She li.piaycd 10 perfection, he betraH-
ing traits of the Jealous wife when provoked
bythe schcmng william l.cviSon and the death
scene at the close was so realistic tEat II
could not fail to he appreciated. The residents
of this city have frequently gone to Wash,
inpton to attend Il performance hat would
not compare to the one al Arm"ry Hal! last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

rorMrlA FIRE CoMpANY.-rhe llth
auutaI meeting Of the Columbia ). +. +.
company was held last night in their new
hall. Forty eight members responded to
the roll cali Three new members were
elected ard siX applications for active mem
h,.r.hip were received and referred to prop
or committees. The report OF the executive:
committee Wa received and adopted.
The company then wemL into an election
for officers for The. ensuing year aud the FOL
lowing were. unanimously rlcCie!
President. NJ Mclean: Isl Vice Presi
dent, \. +. Ramsay; n Vice President, K.
&. Lee; Rec. Sc" II. Striier; Asst SEC.
:. 7. jenkins Treas. K. G. Acton; Fore
man. Il. y. bailey; Com. OF Hose, j. fl.
Mansfield: 1t asst Com. OF Hose, {. Dur,
icy: ~ ASST Com Of Hose, ,jno. Hughes
pipcmcn, + Hughes. :. TayIo JAS. Hughes,
Jos +. Wilkinson, Il. Evans, j. DcVaughn
lSt Fireman OF Engine, WIN. Wood III do,
Vim. Crockett 81 do, VIM Bartie: Exec
utivc Committee, Thos. i.eadbraler, Henry
Strauss, VIM. \. Smoot.
On mott, of Mr. Leudbcater the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adorlen
Resolved That ili- Company have n'di'nin,,Er'i
roui,lruc" III tn" ability q! Mr. lotd"h 'hnls"'' ''
Alr Hrn,y i'"~ry. engineer ;'ad drver"i ''H '''-
Resolved. That hrrrhy n.lu,irn"'~Iy :rcom"cn"
them Ia Tia" BOARD "i Fire Naricr- if r"'I,"'f''
I,plvc,l That tilr secretary bc directed Ia I"Wafi
copy al III" foregoing resolutions !" '' '''''"'
Wnr,-u-. ,.;,,
Resolved rIii Ia The friends who presented III Wlt's
49, man rr-, and valuable presents w"d-iic
our thanks aud ",c that our r"r"r! III lie! i''"it a.
IN thu. past, iin! SLOW "In appreciation {" ''i"'
The company then dicuincd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03
dcc19-W1w

VIRGINIA: IN tho Clerks Office of the Cor
Y poralion Court of tho city OF Alexandria, on
the 18th day of December, 1852.
Elizabeth Mailer, by Philip Vogegcsang, her
next friend, complainant, against William
Mailer, defendant. In chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to annul tho
marriage heretofore contracted between the SAID
Elizabeth Mailer and William Mailer, and 10 OBJ
tain a divorce from the bond of matrimony.
Tho defendant rot having entered his ap
pcarancc and given security according t.
the act of Assembly, and the rules OF TN:
Court and it appearing by affidavit that
he is not resident of this State: 1t is or
dered, that the said defendant appear here with
in one month after due publication of this order
and do what is ncccssary-to protect his Interest
in this suit; and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in the Alexandria Gazette. 4 news
paper published in the city of Alrxandra. once
week for fnlr successive weeks, and posted at The
front door of the Court nousc of this city.
A cOpy-tcst: MORTON MARY f. Vi X.
Edmund Rurkc p.u. dcrt7-wdw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

If YOU have Sore Throat, Cough or Il
Cold, try B. H. Douglass Il Sons Capsicllm
Cough Drops; they are pleasant to the
taste, perfectly harmless, and will surely
cure Vut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03
SWEEPING REDUCTIONS IN PRICES,

preparatory regard or value
irons e5oso
LOT COMBINATION sUTrINGs from ST. tos1o
COMBINATION sUrNas hms 81 otos1
FRENCH CLOTH pLAIDs from 81 o5tos1
FINE FRENCH WOOL reduced and
PLAIN FRENCH reduced 81
ron
LOT FLANNEL sUlrNGs reduced from
Is PER marked prices coIoRED
l., PER FROM marked prices sa"usA
p1sIEs
ovrna,
Look our on GOODS sHEEr1Nas Fruit ort Loom oe nole
Anchor l2,c
shccing made at
AT COST AND LESS THAN COST.
si1
to s. and IS 80 our SIS goods grades proportion
J. E. TACKETT, 49,. 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

SHALL WE CELEBRATE THE I'D or lht
nU,ry."-ll will be remembered that III
July last u Committee OF gentlemen repre-
seniiug The George Washington New ear
Association U1 l'hi!adcl phia' visited this city
with \ letter of introduction to Mayor
Beckham from samuel G. King, Mayor oil
Philadelphia. This association proposes to
visit Alexandria on the 22d of February
next, and the question: has been asked ire
.r,nlly vii! there he Il parade OF inc fiie
Department and military comianlcS Win
This associatinn while they are here. HE
question is shall we? Mayor Bcchham says
he will be- very glad to have suggestions
from the fire department, military organiza,
lions and aii other interests OF The clly, ana
will he glad to render any assistance he can
should il be thought advisahl" 10 have ON
that occaSiou. one OF AIcXandIit's old fash
ion paradcs If il is TO come OH, no l'hc
should he lost in making necessary prcrara-
tionS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

Marriage licenses were issued in Wash,
inylon Yesterday TO Charles II. Clark: OF
Madison county, and Willie Terry, of Han,
over county, and to John r. Graham and
Eertie Sweeney, both of Prince William
comfy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03
G., M. ADAMS.

We occupy our large and handsome new store
80 King street Sarcpta Hall Building.
Mems Ncckwcar-Our assortment is always COM
pclc showing at all tunes the latest novelties
from the markets of Paris, London and New York.
Corscls from zoe. to $3.50 per pair. Special
attention is called to our new improved Corscts at
IL 90
Mcrino Underwear, the largest and most choice
assortment offered. Prices Zoe, Zoe, doc, Soc,
Doe. 15c 81 90 to $50 each
Gloves in Kid, Silk. Dog-Skin, Castor, Ringwood,
and q full line of Updceratls
Hosiery Constantly receiving something new,
Bahriggan, Cotton, Mcrino, Cashmere, Fancy
Stripes and Solid Colors.
Notion DrJarlmcnt.-Shirts, Collars, Cuts Sus-
pcn,lcrs Towels Napkins Iiandkcrchicfs, Ger
ullntowm and S;axony Wool, Zephyr Worstcds,
Buttons, Pins. Dexter Knitting Cotton, Skirts,
Night Gowns, Chemise and Drawers. Ribbons,
Iarvs, s;hawls. Hair brushes. Combs, Pcrtumcry,
ssntl,s Kuniugs, Rufs, Fans, lcwclry, Embroid-
cries spool silk aud Cotton, Belts, Knitting Silks
and Canvass &. NJ. ADAMS
ouoop 50 ling St Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

ISsrAILATIoN:-Th following officers OF
Lafayette Lodge, l. 0. NJ, were installed
hy Deputy G. A. Hinken Tuesday night at
their hall, corner King and Royal streets
:. NJ, f. Klaus; w. NJ, J. n. Byrne j. NJ,
i. Schwab; Il. s, J. H. Mansfield; j. ),
J. W. Chaunccy; T., G. Hall; e.. George
Euut2 G.. NJ l.. Davis; Il. G. to ". NJ, }.
Sherwood l.. G. to w. NJ, G. l.. Dcaton
G. 10 J. A. w. Young; l.. e., John
COOK /. $, c. Crump; 0. ), v. Tay Tor;
}, J. H. Mansfield
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

Misses Cora and Lulu, daughters oil Major
Clements, of Washington, and Miss Nate
Graham, of Warrenton, are visiting NJ IS
Katie r. Dorsey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C., &c

HOSIERY. GLOVES Handkcrchicfs, Collars,
and Cuis. in great variety.
ladies and CHll.DREN'S MERlNO VESTS
and PANTS all sizes and qualities.
ZEPHYR WORS'rEDS, Germantown Woods and
Knitting Yarns, in vii shades and colors.
srp23 G. &. BERRY, ~ King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

WEATHER PK0EA RiLIriES. AR. = iS-!.
For the Middle Atlantic States slightly colder tar
,,,.,lhrr. westerly winds rising barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

ns,7' The annual meeting of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company will be held Friday even
in., Jan. l. lSSi, ut 30 o'clock business OF
ilnrnrtanc:,; full attendance requested.
iIr:; u G.. II. PICKIS Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

F1IHST NATIONAL BANK.
l. Alexandria, Va, January ., 1851.
Az Il meeting of the Board of Directors. held
this day, 4 SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF
THREE 81 PER CENT was declared, payable on
and after JANUARY ii, 1891.
iano 81 CHAS. r. HOOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

F.NIIEEE GOOD ROOMS FOR RENT. Amply to
JNO. c. COCkEY,
iarr:.-3t 40 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

InIIXENs' NATIONAL BANK,
" Alexandria, Va. December -, 1883.
The Beard "f Directors have this day declared
IL semi animal DIVIDEND OF THREE PER
CENT payable on and after FRIDAY, January
L. 1881 VIM II. LAMBERT,
Jcr..l-iil Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

LWK REM.
The DWELLING nj the northeast corner OF
Prince aud Patrick streets, having been thorough
" repaired aud rcEintcd, is for rent. 1t has gas
water range, heaters, bath and all the modern
| convcmicncrs. Enquire at the GAZETTE Office.
snu1 7-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03
.:::>lfiajz< {jrTs!a llo3aGetff .
LOCAL MATTERS.

rul-ESDAf EVENING, JANUARY ., i'&>i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

| OF the OLD DOMINION COOPERATIVE
BUILDING ASSOCIATION will be held at Con-
cordia Hall. on TIL URSDAY, January ), 1854, at
30 o'clock By order of the President.
iau1-:St L. E. UIfLER, Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

N OTICE-All subscribers to the stock of TIE
~ MECHANICS BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
who have not paid for the same, are hereby mott
fled to cal! nj the office of the Secretary and pay
the amount of their subscriptions. rs it is desra.
Bile to close the stock books as soon as possible.
dcc2S-lw LEONARD MARBURY, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-03

riNllE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock holders
of the MOUNT VERNON COOPERATIVE
BUILDING ASSOCIATION will he held at Con-
rordia Hall. on TIL RSDAI, January ), 1854, at
-, o'clock p. III. Election and report.
ian1-:st !. f. UHLER, Sect'y.
, 1884-06-18
AuC ion. se
%j| A%g~SFN
AIrra j u &H~Sg

gpFTER Begj@ring af Christian
I'D Steds Skiftrret som behandlen-
de afgangne Planter CHRlSTlAN
V CuRISTENSEN'S. D0dsbo vii
blive opraabt til Bort9Ng we'd offent-
liz Auction, der afhMdes paa Plan
ta9en Diamond & Ruby L~overdagen
den 21de Juni d. A ON Eftermid-
dagcn III. / slct dc Boet tilh0rende
, 1884-06-18
3 acknowledgements

LIE Eiendomme i Christian
steds Jurisdiction, af hviIke
Skatterne til olonialkassen for
Aaret 1880 endnu ere udbetaIte den
1ste .Iuli d. A. vile blive rcaliserede.
C~hristiansteds Fogedcontoir, ST. Croix,
den 13de Juni 1894.
II. HANSCHELL.
, 1884-06-18
Publication.

ALL properties in Christiansted's
= Jurisdiction, Of which the tares
10 the Colonial Treasury for the
year 1880 are still unpaid on the
LIST July next, will be relied.
C|hristiansted's Sherih's Office, St. Croir,
June 18th 1884.
II. HANSCHELL.
, 1884-06-18
Ian Brake.
TRANSLATION.


SRT is hereby made known that
- pursuant to s Il Of Ordinance
18th May a. c. concerning Schools
and Public instruction in St. Croix
the Burgher Schools Of thi, Island
will be abolished from the 18th
inst
Government, St. Croix, 11th June
1854.
O. IL. ARENDRUP.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-10-14
The Female Campaign.

New York Graphic.
Have you looked after Ohio yetY
asked the chairwoman Of the execu-
tive committee. You know Blaine
is out there making speeches"
81 really haven't time" replied
Mrs. Lockwood with sigh. Il am
worrying about my inaugural"
did you send any speakers to
New York? They wanted some last
week"
81 have hem so crowded ! couldn't
attend to it. My dressnaker has
left me, aud cant decide for the life
of me whether | shall wear a beaded
brocade or not. On, | saw such
sweet pattern yesterday on the avenue.
What! going nowl 1 wanted to
show you a lovely new bonnet l.
bought / wish you would call the
together and ask whether
| had better wear gloves on my
Suppose you look after
Ohio, won't you? that's dearl''
They kiss and separate.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-10-14

~. His rooms are furnished elegant
iy, but not luxurously. He possesses
a choice collection of artistic bibelots,
and some of the paintings which
adorn the walls are signed by the
most distinguished names. More In
teresting still are the numerous relics
and souvenirs of the great Napoleon,
which occupy the place of honor in
the salon-guns, sabers. field glasses
and other objects of little intrinsic
value, but rendered priceless by their
associations.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-10-14
DALIA WEEKLY BAZOO TUESDAY, OCTOBER a. 1884

Scandinavian accounts of the kraken,
and came nearer to the truth, doubt
less, by stating the existence of
gigantic polypus inhabiting Neptune's
realms.
Pennant mentions that he had
heard on good authority that the
sepia, or cuttle-fish of the Indian seas,
sometimes measures two fsthoms
across the body, and that
THE ARMS ARE EACH NINE FATHoMs
LONG.
The natives are provided with
hatchets TO cut of the arms when flung
over boat, and they call the octopi
the "mansuckers. The name is in-
correct, however, as they do not suck
their victims; but their cold and en-
tan. ling embrace must be very terri
BILE. and they have been known to at
tack divers and persons bathing.
The body is an oval sack, round
which are ranged eight or ten long
and strong arms or feelers, each cover
ed with a double row of small cup
shaped suckers, from which the air
can be exhausted when i: fixes upon
any object. This it does with the
tenacity of a bulldog. 1t has a round
head, with large eyes and parrct
like beak.
La tropical America a very large oc,
topus, or poulpe-the NEUROLOGICAL
"devll-fish" of the French, introduced
by Victor Hugo in his "Toiler5 of the
Seas found.
One thrown ashore dead at Nassau,
weighed 240 pounds; it
was ten feet long and the arms each
five feet. On the coast of Brazil they
are also said to be large and danger
BUS. May not such monsters have
given rise to the imaginary kraken,
and have grOwn--as travellers stories
ire said TO do-to undne proportions
Prof. Steenstrup considers that the
original of the kraken is the
quid, and he has collected many &C
counts of gigantic specimens of this
ish taken near the coasts of Northern
Europe from 1913 to the present time.
)ne was found floating dead on the
banks in 1872: it wssI
fifteen feet long. and its arms nine
eet.
WHALES HAVE BEEN ADMITTED INTO
THE REALM OF THE MARVELLOUS.
The Jewish work, "Bara Bathra,
ellis of ship that sailed three days
yer d whale before it got from the
ead to its opposite extremity; and
n ancient Chinese book, the Tsi-hiai.
nentions the whale Pheg, which beats
90 miles of sea into foam when it
moves. As Polonius says, this is
very like a whale" indeed!
The old notion, fondly cherished for
long time, of creatures of the sea.
alf human half fish, may still OBJ
ain with
Seine shepherd of the Hebride Isles a
Placed far amid sbe melancholy main, q
ut it is no longer tenable by ordina-
y beings of our epoch.
The norman with tails-nOt after =
be Darwinian theory pattern-and
hose "sweet interchangeable" the mer- il
laids, have been usually credited with g
aving only one eaudal appendage q
ut in the Balse edition of ''Ptolemy's +
Q54O there is picture /.
double-tailed one "fopping" about
the sea. This may have been the y
zuberant fancy of the artist, or pos n
bly, he may have "seen double" on !,
he occasion. =
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-10-14
JAPANESE METEoROLOGY.

Japan's meteorological system now
comprises twenty-three observatOries
in the most important places through
out the country. From each district,
three weather reports daily are sent to
the central observatory at Toxic,
where they are prepared for publica-
ton by the leading journals of the
seaports.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-10-14
BuIWer LyttOn's Bridge
Where it Touches the Shores ano
the Great Columns. in Mid
stream.

"What beautiful bridge between old age and
childhood is religion. How intuitively the child
begins with prayer and worship on entering life,
ard how intuitisely, on quitting life, the old man
turns back 10 prayer and worship, putting himself
again side by side with the infant" remarks Sir
Z. BRlwer Lytton, in his "Strange Story"
Yes, but between its distant abutments the
bridge of life has many high and awful arches,
through which the wild w1Iers dash and roar in
wrath and desolstion. Prayer and worship alone
do not sustain these. Natures solid rocks mast
lie mistaken beneath. an. human art and skill
mus. rear and ,olidify the structure overhead.
Gods will is best exemplihed in the laws be has
made for the creatures whom lie mas placed under
their control. Neither the ehiid's uustful "Our
Father" nor the old m MS Forget me not IN the
midst OF mine infermaiies," viii alter this by the
weight of q single grain.
Science and art hrst---then faith and prayers
the order of HEAVIER itself Divinity heals through
its ,ens, and those agents the discoveries Of
man not the vague announcements of prophitS or
seers- Is life a burden to YOU Does time drag I?
Is your power TO cope with hfe's problem and
duties weakened You are not well. Your blood 10
sluggish and tainted. perhaps; or some important
organ J. torpid or oyersorked. This fact may have
taken the form OF dyspepsia, rheumatism, GOO &,
malaria pains in the stomach, chronic headache,
or any of a dozen other ills. PARKER'S TONIC
will invigOrat you, as flesh air invigoIate those
who have been smut up in damp, fetid cells. Ii is
pow erful, pure, del iOus, scientific, safe-the key
stone Of the central arch of the bridge Of life.