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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

TnE OPERA of Olivette was we'll rendered
at Armory Hall last night, by the Standard
Opera Company, and drew large audience
all of whom were pleased with the perform
ance. The caste is strong one, having ex-
cellent voices and being thoroughly up IN
their res pective parts. Some OF the mus
were good and caused great merrimen'
This company is playing at popular prices prices
and really deserve crowded houses as eacn
opera is we'll worth the small aumi.,an NC,
fee charged. Tonight The Masco1' WIZ
be produced in excellent style, as eau 20 az,
tested by those who have seen the company
elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

XI1EAR DIR. LIE CLAIR CORSETS DURING
w the summer season. They are light in
weight, comfortable and will wear equal to 81
Corsets. The price will remain the same-5Oc.
ie2-6t c. MADAMS, SO King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04
OF CITY GAS WORKS,

U May 80, 1880.
Gas consumers are hereby notified that the fiscal
year is ended and we must settle. This, there
FORE is respectfully to inform consumers that the
Gas will be closed off the premises of all who may
he in arrears on SATURDAY, TIL 9TH OF JUNE.
The rule will be observed irrespective of persons
my3O-6t j. ROXBURY. Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

MEMS BOYS AND SMALL CHILDRENS
M Braces, C. NJ. ADAMS,
ico Ct SO King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

CARDIGAN JACKETS that sold for 81 at
u 81 25 All wool regular CUTS, at
;an23 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

WATER COOLERS.-Just received another lot
w of the best Water Coolers, from to D gal
Ions, Zinc and Percelain-lned, which we are
selling at bottom prices.
led E. J. MILLER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

BASE BALL.-The base ball grounds on
Washington street have been enclosed by a
high board fence, and otherwise improved,
making very pretty field for that popular
game. The grounds owing 10 The l.'rness
of the season, could not be powed, but they
have been narrowed and rolled, aud put in
excellent order. The season here will be
opened to morrow with the Olympics, of
Baltimore, which is very strong team.
Manager Adams, of the home club, has ais o
very strong team TO play this season, hay
ing secured Barr. Evers, McAuley, >mith.
son, Kinslow, Allison, Beach, Cox, Under
wood aud Swain. The admission will be as
elsewhere, adults % cents, children Is cents,
grand stand 10 cents additional. An inter-
esting game is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

This morning the feast of Corpus Christi
was celebrated at st. Mary's Church in TINS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

Urine SUGAR CURED SHOULDERS AND
i Break fast I'ieces for sale low by
enoO JC. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

~oprT1 T e CREAM FREEZERS OF
e J.! sizes For sale at 90 King, corner
IT hoy al street by ,,,ounoN . eoN
my37 ). 4. CkEIoh lON q 90-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

nOTOMAC FAMILY ROE HERRING in barrel
i and half barrels. For sale by
mv27 GEO McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

AIDLEY'S FINE SUGAR-CURED HAMS,
IL small Sizes for sale by
my29 j. =. M1LbORN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

ERUIT JARS-We have now in.stock full
J. line Of Fruit Jars of the well-known Gem
and .."Mason's Percelain-lined" varieties, which
we are Offering very low.
led E.. MILLER & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

DAsKETs.-2O NESTS CORD BASKETS JUST
ID received for sale low by
my29 j. Y. M1LBO hN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

TINE BOATING SEASON HAS CONNIE NCED.
i For A No. ! BOATING SHIRTsto order go to
ano2 ] K. CHAPMAN'S. 1902 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

OENTLEMEN's Isle THREAD AND BAL
u brggan Underwear. at .,
my23 CHAPMANS " hln9 ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

browns IRON B1TTERS-the most popular
d tonic of the day-a large supply Just received.
mvoS E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

* SALAD DRESSING just received:
- ,7 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

ARDENERs ATTENTION.-Ano supply
(J of Lsndreth's Garden Seed, including The
latest varieties. ,ro,, 10
ap11 w. T. ChEl0h 1OIN ~ ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

DICTURE WIRE CORD, MOULDING, PIC
L ture Hooks, Picture Nails, Spool Flower
Wire and other goods in same line at 81 King,
corner of Royal street.
led j. L. CRElGHION g. SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-04

yKTooDBORY FRUIT JAR, something new
w Call and examine, at ,,,,,o
io0 j. ". MlhpC ~ -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
vIGoR SHOWN BY THE GOVERNMENT

PREPARING aEN AND VESSELS FOR POSSIBLE FOR
EIGN SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-In answer to telegram
sent last night by Secretary Whitney to the presi-
dent of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company NJ
New-York relative TO the number of men the COM
pany's vessels can take to Aspinwal without delay
the following reply was received this morning:
We can carry 200 men in City OF Para tomorrow at
noon, aud 600 in the Acapulco next Monuay.
Secretary Whitney replied:
We will ship 200 men by your steamer tomorrow
Doon with tents and camp equipage Ino ienessen ,",
to-day with extra complement OF marines for Asplnwal
aud with provisions This wiil place four snps
and between 400 and 800 available men al Asplnwall
for land service As 30 Mondays steamer, VIII commuh
cate hereafter ~.
In reply to a telegram sent to Commander Kane,
of the Galena the following was also received to-
day:
transit is closed Steamship property safe and in my
possession also railroad property at north ena Vi sn
II Is advisable To send another vessel
When il was learned in the Navy Department
this morning that the Secretary had determiheu io
protect American interests at the lsthmus by 1orce
there was considerable excitement among the Navy
officers on duty here. A number of them Inn
mediaely volunteered their services to go 10 Asph
wall The selection OF officers, however, mas Deen
left to the Board Of Detail, which convened ~
1880 O'clock Although Major Hayward OF Inc
Marine Corps, who is In charge vi 'io Ai"in0 o
racks at Brooklyn will have Immediate coihihano
Of the marines. A Naval officer OF rank wiz proo
ably be detailed to command the expedition.
prominent Navy officer III speaking OF the fanama
difficulty, aud the sending of force from tne
United States, said to-day
at is a subject of regret among Naval oIlicers
that the sailors who will probably form part Oh 'ne
forces to be sent to the Isthmus will not be as wen
armed as the marines, or even as wen
as the forces with which they will have to contend
Their arms consist of the Short magazine guns
which, will not compare in range with the oprins
field rifles; neither are they supplied with pay
onets."
Government officials are Of the opinion that inc
transit across the Isthmus will not continue close"
for any length of time. II will depend upon ih-
formation derived in the meantime whether any
additional force will be sent to Aspinwali on Ao"-
day. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company nus
reduced the rate for taking the men 10 ~io P'-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
norNcs OF THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Mr. MORGAN e UnolUu '1u
rs.outon in the senate to-day for which no asked I'M
.d,a,a consideration directing the Secretary OF the
,aror % trnsh for the information Of the benate'
copies Of all papers and correspondence sd In hls ocs
,ncs March 1885, relating to tho appropriation Of
100000 fol the Cherokee Nation, and the alleged ms
appropriation of portion thereof
Mr. ingalls, objected to it, present consideration anu
went ever for day.
Tho senate then went into executive seasion.
Mr.. Cali arose to personal explanation f'er'es
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
KILLED IN A COAL MIYE.

ASHLAND, Penn, April tSpee'ap.-Jonn
sproats miner employed at the'coal ana IRON con-
panys North Ashland Coliiery was nsan'! Asa .D''
morning by fall of op coal He was resident oi 'ni'
pIace and leaves wife aud three chiidreis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
suppOsED LOSS OF A BRIG.

PORTLAND, Me-, April 2.-The orig mary L.
pa.Iana con,ain Wethers sailed from this port on
January % for Mayaguez Porto Rico and nothing has
~ hssn heard from her. She is supposed TO have been
lost with ali of her crew, numbering seven men, Inc
brig Ia owned by John swan q Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
ryour UUypRED WOMEN STRIKING.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2 Special. nun.
dred women weavers at the Pequa Mills OF William WOOD
A. Co declined to resume work to-day because tae urn
refused demand OF four cents extra per cu' VI "o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
FAST DAY OBSERVED IN MASSA CHUsETrs.

BOSTON, April q uIs Has OOoH P
holiday and Fast Day in Massachusetts, IL mas oeen on
served I'm the customary manuer For several years
has been settled OF Fast Day for hunareds 70
80. doxn the hay rain or shine. The day was oou anu
eSeeress for the part There were snow-squas III
ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-03
JEFFERSON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT

PuILADELPUIA, April KoVectutI'- No SI~
,,o,b annual commencement OF the Jefferson Medical Col
ece was held at noon to-day at the Academy OF MUSIC
The principal address was deliyered by proiesssr
William H. Pancoast. There were l16 graduates amons
whom were ninety Pennsylvanans.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
nlondr wnrr


Tulsa, |. T., Nov 1.-Two days ago
two noted horse thieves. John Trns,on
and Silas Davis. were arrested near Tul-
s.. Immediately on leaning Of their
arrest posse Of cattle men met near the
southeast boundary of the Sac
and Fux reservation intending
70 sesze the horse thieves and hang
them. As the officers passed tnst way.
The desperadoeS OF this section, bearing
of the intention TO hang thelr pals. made
bold dssh and rescued them from
Marshal Curtis and three Csddo Indians
when they were about Is Give miles from
this place, en- route to the Wichita
agency. Among The Ieecaing party were
the notorious TrcSic rs Brothera OF
John fruston and Ffesk Starr an outlaw
from Texas. who has killed ELK men, two
outlaws Choctaw Indians also assisted
the desperadoes. They Overp0Wered
Deputy CARTS and his IadIsn guards,
ieommittee 10 act ucder the direction
of the executive committee of the Ma
tional Cattle GraSers' associations; a
committee TO gather and give the press
authentic information regarding con
tagious diseases, SO as to remove popular
misconception OF, snd q third commit
tee to urge upon congress the necessity
of perfecting existing laws and to make
provisions for natIOna. oversight of cat
tie diseases BY the commissioner oi
agriculture. The resolutions asked for
an appropriation of not less than 81 500,
: 600 from congress to pay for diseased
|, cattle slaughtered, and also to provide
for the payment of experts 70 settle the
value of cattle on basis of health be
fore infected. The resolutions Weri
finally adopted.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
a. A,ou.,aa.n.4

sANDUsKY, o., Nov. 20-TEe county
innrnary near this CITY was partially de.
stroyed by fre.Ao. night. Five women
were burned and the superintendent
badly injured and unconscious, and un-
able to give any information.
The FIRE which destroyed the main
building of the county iptlrmary broke
out in one of the upper rooms in the
| northwest wing ct that institution about
| half past seven This evening, originating
| as IS supposed, from q defective flue.
The flames spread with great rnpiditY.
Asthere were no facilities for extin,
gulsbmsnt of the fire, the whole upper
| part of the structure was soon mass
OF flames. An alarm was sent TO
this city as soon as possible
and the flremen responded promptly
The nearest supply OF water was in a
| creek about quarter OF mile from the
| institution. A line of hose was speedily
| laid and stream was soon playing on
| the flames. In the meantime large
| crowd had gathered and worked bard TO
| rescue the inmates and save the house
hold effects. There were ninely-ei sht
inmates. All were gotten out except
| FIVE, who were in the insane department,
which was located In that portion of the
building where the FIRE originated. The
names of those who were burned 30 death
are as follows:
Mary Lstaha of Sapdrsky
Mrs. Newcomb of Berlin Heights
Mrs Schaefler of Ssndusky
Mary Upp OF Sandusky.
Mary Mi!ler'of Sandusky.
Superintendent Alex MOtry was in.
jured internally while endeavoring to
rescue the inmates in the insane depart
ment, and was carried to house nsaI
| by and is still unconscious.
| The inmates who were rescued were
placed IN the stable and made as com.
Portable as possible.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
Chicago Itenn.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-WIlIiam Walter,
Rlverdale dairymau. is missing. Since
his departure, four mortgages or his
property, and promissory NOTES aegre-
gatILg $20,0O0 have come TO lIght. The
entire property is not worth more than
$4,000
The barbed wire manufacturers &C
complished the object of their meeting
yesterday, when they agreed To limit
The productions of 1886, and TO advance
prices sharply.
About three hundred short horn caek.e
breeders, from all parts of the country,
were in attendance al the 5th annual
meeting of their association last night
An invitation from Lhecattle growers con-
ventiOn for short horn breeders, to con-
meet them selves with that organization
was accepted, and the secretary waB in.
Structed to forward mem bership fees for
the entire body. 1t was resolved "a
send representatives to the st Louis
convention of the national cattle and
horse growers association on the 23rd,
A severe storm has been raging on
this shore of Lake Michigan since last
night and the sea is running very high
In consequence. A series of disasters
are reported and II Is feared there are
more to be heard from. WhiletryIpg to
make this port, three schoOners went on
to the break water. One was the San
derson. lumber laden; another, the Pc.
ora. also lumber laden, and the John
Kilderhouse, light. ALI the vessels
were taken of the breakwater, but IN q
badly damaRea condition.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, d. c. Nov. 2l.-The
president had long talk with Sir. W
w. Corcoran to-day, in regard TO some
district matter that he intends to pi esent
to congress in bis message. Mr.. Corcoran
has been consulted very often by pres
idenIs on local affairs. Presidents Grant
Hayes, Garfield aud Arthur always cen.
suited with him before making any re-
recommendations in regard to local mat.
ters.
The Bureau OF Education is preparing
report on art and industry institutions
of public training. 1t is replete with
practical knowledge which viii form q
basis for those studies in public schools.
The work has beea IN preparation since
1874. and although some parts of 1t have
been published, the major portion OF the
contents - new aud 'hss been collect
ed aud edited with GonsideIab
trouble and esre The fundamental idea
of the work that the universal teaching
IN all public schools of the elements OF
industrial drawing is an essential part OF
any general system of public educ alton.
Tho work contains a report of the sys-
tenn followed IN English instructions,
en1 those in other countries relat-
Inc % technical instruction and
n,story Of progress OF industrial
and fine arts. There are several oIIgi-
nal papers In the work, dealing with the
advance OF this science and Its probable
effect as 8 text book for school uses.
The matter, however, ia not confined To
art alone, but takes in the instruction of
agricultural colleges and traces the reia-
tons of such studies to art culture. The
report will be ready within three months.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
The New rork oo.,,.k.


During the pressnt year Lieutenant
dorrtnge. who brought the obeiisk
hither, has died, and the obeIisk itself
has given marked signs of decay. An
attempt has been made to preserve it
by coating of paralhne, but its sue.
cess Is doubtful. Worse than this il
the neglect which this great curiosity
has received. Tourists e thousands
OF miles to visit the wonders of Eovpt.
and yet when one of the latter is
brought to our doors all interest in il
becomes speedily lost The same re-
mark applies to the sculpture from
NineTeh which James Lenox nre.
scented to the Historical Society at an
expense of 1000. Who ever goes
thither to see its How little we Amer
leans care for the Eondrous relics Of
the paste The expense OK JriDoino the
obeiisk from Egypt was borne by VIII
ham II. Vanderbilt. who deserves ,,,,t,.
lie gratitude for this grand Iiberafi,1, :
The amount was $85. O00. and Iife
many other public benefactors he IA
probably disappointed at lie rrsnIt
As Shakspeare says, ..it is caYiare =.
the mltlio The crowd only sees .
tall red stone, but TO the cultivated
mind u affords the deepest interest
Al order re give my readers the best
assistance ~ ylsitlug Jbis great CURE
osst5, ! Rosld asy thai the Fourth
avenue seFyiee ears viii take yon 10
eSSeiitysfirst strces, Khense q shork
Mas viii bring yoa 10 Central PRS.
ksete Il: y Tue nluss cuasl,irssor1s
ns;issst = Sfszs Teri Letter n ffr EIsless
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
court or Alabama clalm.

WAsHISGToN, Nov. 20.-Attorney Gen
eral Garland, 10 whom Secretary Bayard
some weeks ago referred the question oil
the legality of the expenses OF the court
of Alabama claims, having signIfied his
concurrence in the opinions of the solic-
itor of the stats department, Mr. Francis
Wharton, the publication OF Mr. Whar@
tons opinion Is authorized by the state
department. de holds that the court.
having been appointed for q specific pur.
pose, cannot be construed TO have as wide
powers a. general court, but thEt it
must be held strictly TO It's functions as
outlined In the creating act, and that IL
IL especially true In this case, because
congress saw Al 20 minutely limit its
power; that the act does not expressly
allow II the appointment of any of it,
subordinates or necessary assistants ex-
cept Its stenographer, the attorney for
the United States aud even che clerk of
the court being appolnsed by other an-
thority that Ia the face of this the APP
polntment Of list OF assistant attorneys
psrison with that of the chief federal
counsel is IN the ratio Of 167 to %, ct a
number of professional experts and
of various clerks, all under
the head of Incidental expenses,
Is manifestly absurd. Moreover, he
holds that the appointment of
counsel Is an execntieR and not
not . judicial fuaction, and that the en-
ployment of salarisd experts is same-
thing unknown 4 Jurisprudence.
That these expenses have been allowed
In the past, he says. Is not IN be taken as
q bar against an inquiry into them now,
else wrong might cite lis own immun-
itY as ground for its perpetuatiou. He
maintains that the force OF assistant at.
tnrneys, experts, clerks, etc, have been
illegally employed and that all those
whose salaries can legitimately be paid
out of the incidental expenses are the
servants employed IN cleaning the eoHrt
rooms ana cfieRs, tipssaves and mesasn-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
IETERRsrTNe sITUATToN

10 reference 10 Secretary WhiIney's
order, sending the Tennessee and GslsnA
% The ISlhmoS Of Panama, the Wash
InRtoe star says that it IL inferred thai
ne - ANXIOUS to prevent another out.
break slmilar to that OF last spring,
which will endanGer the Isthmus transit
rendering this government liable for
damages. and quotes naval officer a
saying: I'VE haven't received the bill
tor tns burning OF Aspinwall yet, but
IL Will be along this winter and thOre
will be q howl raised. Damages
10 the extent OF q good many
million dollars were caused by the burn
ing of Asplnwall, and It looks very
much as If the government would be
compelled to foot the bill We RuAran
teed 90 keep the transit open. Columbia
couldn't do il and In the event of
its failure the responsibility rested on
our shoulders. We opened the trRnslt.
but before that was done Aspinwall was
burned and millions of dollars worth of
property was destroyed. The people
who suffered will expect remuneration,
and as ! said, will send the bill to Us. :"
The Parsons Palladium, in speaking
oF the above, :says: "This being the
case, ths United States should instruct
the commanders Of the war steamers to
quiet all instructions at all hazards and
to hang all rebels aud incendiarles a.
quick as they show their heads"
AS the interest We are bound 20 pro-
tect on the isthnus is q French one, the
United States appear to he in a peculiar
situation.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
cattle Growers, Convention

CHICAGO, Nov. 18.-At the national
convention Of cattle growers this morn
ing the committee appointed TO arrange
an order of business for the day and
also charged with the duties of prepar
ing series of resolutions which would
embody the sentiments of the conven-
ton on subjects discussed yesterday
found 1t difficult to agree, aud thus de-
liberation was prolonged. There was
an increased attendance of delegates
and the interest in the work of the con-
vention increased.
The cattle growers convention adopt
ed resolution calling upon the slste
and legislature to suppress or regulate III,
sale OF adulierated dairy products, and
appealing for congressional aid in
STAN ping out cattle diseases. The con-
vention then adjourned sine die.
The second days session of the Ma
tional Cattle Growers association Of
America opened with the president
Henry T. Alword, in the chair. This
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tons then made his report. Tbs resolu
lions provide for the following:
finance committee of five to collect sub
scriptions and raise fund 10 procure
means to secure legislation, thi
robbed Curtis OF all his money AMI two
horses and secured the deputy AMI
| three guards and left them In the bushes
The desperedoes then visited the Sac ant
Fog agency, and not Ending Agent Neil
raided the village, stealing many horse
| and frightening the Indian women al
most to death Several Indians who a.
tempted TO resist the desperadoes wer
shot down and il is believed two wer
| killed. Among the wounded Is Chsrli
Keok uk, Is years old. son of Keokuk
head chief of the Sac and Fox tribe:
The desperadoes all escaped with thei
/ plupdsr.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-11-26
AnUnkpovn.

TEoHAsToE, BE, Nov. 2o.-Wilkin-
son, Who Is 10 hang to-day. remains
calm and cool as the hour of his death
approaches. Ho slept well. b1eakEssted
heartily and smoked, Wilkinson is not
the prisoners real name. He eays his
folks shall never know the manner OF
bis de4lh He desires to be baritd in
the prison cemetery.
At Il: 45 o'clock. wilkinson, escorted
by deputy shsE;ffs and Rev. T n
Cover, his spiritual sdviseT, Issut q firm
the western door Of the prison, ans
marched to the seaff I'D he waikee
with firm step and stood upon the drop
without tremer As the moose was
oeiDg adjusted, he said to the
sheriff, lyon fellows get fift,
dollars day for such work. He had
nothing further 70 say. bur iIstened at
| teniively to the service for the dying
At just 12 O'Clock the tap Vas sprung
and he tell distance CT ssTen feet, dying
without struggle. The crime for which
Wilkinson was hanged was CON mst,eo
September Sd, 1883, when he shot and
| killed Officer Wiilism Lawrence while
resisting arrest for burglary.