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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

COUNTY ITEMs.-The strawberry and ice
cream festival given at the Presby terrain
Church, in the county, last night was sue
cess, and the finances of the church were
greatly improved thereby.
The people of the county are greatly re
joiced at the prospect of getting free bridge
at last over the Potomac river Almost
everybody that visits Washington city,
drives over to see the Arlington estate,
about 200 acres of which is beautifully i'm
proved. while about 900 acres are allowed
by the q. S. Government to run into gullies
and waste. An effort is being made to have
the Government improve it.
The brick works in the county are grow
ing to be quite an institution. Some of the
finest yards in the country are located be-
Runyon. A large amount of capital is in.
vested there and work is given to several
hundred men.
On account Of the continued i'll health of
Judge James Keith, no term of the Circuit
Court was held for the county in May last.
1t is understood an effort will be made to
have the Judge hold special term of the
court during the summer. Judge Keith has
the warmest sympathies Of the people dur
ing his long spell of ill health.
The LATE CHARLES L. NEALE.-The
death of Mr.. Neale, which was announced
in yesterdays GAZETTE, brings to mind
several "reminiscences of the olden time. AS
stated, the deceased was in 1854 captain
Tor superintendent as The position was
termed) of the night watch, which was then
composed of eight men-Messrs. D. Nc
Eachran, John Moore, Lewis TIGER, r. w.
Davis, Bartholomew Delphy, J. P. White.
more, w. w. White and VIM. Johnson-all
of whom, it is believed. are dead save Mr..
r. w. Davis, now and for many years sexton
Of ST. Paul's Church. The accoutrements
(spontoons, rattles, &c. of those nocturnal
conservators of the peace would be quite
curiosity in our day. In the year 1867,
during Mr. Neale's term az Councilman from
the First ward, it will be remembered, there
was an inkstaDd flsilade in the chamber,
during which the deceased received one of
the missiles on the front of white vest he
had donned TO wear to the meeting. This
inkstand battle was participated in by
Messrs. ]. B. Johnson, Anthony Brewis,
Abel D. Warfeld and the subject of this no.
tice-sll of whom except the frst-named are
now dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

FRATERNAL VIsITATIoN.-Golden Light
Lodge, No S57, I. Q. G. T., was visited last
night by large number of Good Templars
from Washington, including delegations
from Anchor, Star of the East, and Column
hia Lodges, of that city. An interesting pro-
gramme, consisting of choruses, solos, read
ings and addresses, was rendered, and the
visitors left on the 10:40 train, after having
spent very pleasant evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

EXPERIMENTAL TRIP.-Capt. W. 81.
Brooks made another trial with his vapor
locomotive, on the W. o. & W. R. R., yes.
terdey, with encouraging results. The in.
vention is not yet perfected, but so far the
indications are that it will prove entirely
successful. Coal oil is used in place of wood
or coal to produce the heat that generates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09
]. e. TACKEIT,

NOS. 1O7 AND 100 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA
BO Merchant Tailoring Department i'll most successful
alton Our Cutter successful unusual degree and have
force sufficient complete work with great promptne CCrTNG
SPECIALITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

BABY FoUND.-A new born colored male
babe was found in the court house yard by
Officers Bettice and Bontz, last night, aud
turned over to Ann Triplett, colored. 1t
was baptized this morning, Capt. Webster,
of the police force, standing as god father,
and now bears the name of two or three
we'll known ex-oficials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

NORN-ADAMS' EXTRA EARLY CORN and
" SILVER SKIN ONION SETS. large sup
ply Just received from Landrcth.
mh17 IS. LEADBEATER g. BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

DAT. ROACH and BED BUG POISONS of sew
IL eral kinds for sale by
apo E.s. LEADBEATER & Bro.
A DELICIOUS TABLE DRINk-philllIs' Di
n gestible Cocoa. For sale by
mar3 J. D. H. LUNT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Coxes and Chalmers
VI Gelatine just received by
feb2O j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

SQUARE. OCTAGON and FLAT CAST STEEL
- will be sold at SO King street. corner of Roy
al at grea ly reduced price Quality warrant
ed. [oct28l ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, RAZORS
i SCISSORS and great variety Of other goods
suited to the country trade for sale at low prices
ap1 J. T. CREIGHTON s SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

NHOICE SUGAR.CURED HAMS, small, just
~ received by
feb20 JIG. MILRURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

NEWEST STYLES OF NECKWEAR for gen,
IN tlemen just received at
mh27 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

VALENCIA ORANGES aud MESsINA LEM
Y ONS just received by
mhS J. G. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

TTNHE YOUNG LADIES OF CLASS2
VIII hold
FESTIVAL AT TRINITY 81. +. CHURCH
TONIGHT.
1t No charge for adm isson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

The revenue, license and other bills hav-
ing been passed at previous meetings. the
proceedings of the City Council last night
were of no special importance and excited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

WARDEN TOOLS in great variety; a cheap
" line for the little folks.
an17 JAS. F CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

CUGAR.CURED HAMS, SHOULDERS AND
y BREAKFAST PIECES, choice just received by
an6 ]. O. MILRURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-09

4 MOTHER NEW AND PRETTY LOT OF
II NECKWEAR inst opened at
ap12 AMOS . SLAYMAKERS.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12
Bv Mr. Morgan. relating to conspiracy.

BY Afr. Morgan relating to conspiracy.
1t provides that if two or more persons,
with intent to prevent the movement
OF any locomotive, car, or traln used
or about to be used for carrying pas
sengers from one state to another, or TO
or from any territory, or to or from any
foreign country, or to Or from any indian
tribe, shall conspire with common IN
tent unlawfully to obstruct or prevent the
movement OF such locomotives, car or
train, or the loading or unloading OF any
such car ETC., or to put in peril the per.
sonal security OF any officer or employe OF
any railroad company, shall be guilty OF
conspiracy, and on conviction shall be
punished by Imprisonment for not more
than six months, or by a fine Of not more
than $500, or both, as the court shall
direct.
: HoUsE.-The house passed the river and
harbor bill by good majority, although
its opponents made an earnest effort to Sc
cure it's defeat. Comparatively few amend
ments were made to the measure as re-
ported by the river and harbor committee,
and the few made do not materially affect
the various items OF the appropriation nor
the aggregate amount involved. No alter
ations were made in the items for North
western improvements.
The majority OF the house judiciary COM
mittee, in reporting adversely upon the pro-
posed woman suffrage amendment to the
constitution, submits but a formal report,
recommending that the proposition lie up
on the table. The minority report signed
by Messrs E. B. Taylor, Hepburn, Caswell
and Ranney, says:
The Importance OF the question is forcing
its full discussion everywhere, and the ST.
lence OF the committee will have no ten.
dency to Withdraw it from public attention.
Women areneither morally or intellectual
ly incapable, and no necessity for their
disfranchisement can be suggested. On the
contrary, we believe that they are entitled
to immediate and absolute enfranchise-
ment.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

It appears from a late report to
Congress, that in the business OF as
signing land to railroads a great deal
OF looseness has prevailed. The Atch-
ison, Topeka and Santa Fe road
has had approved to it" fully 9OO,-
600 acres more than it is entitled to-,
$4,000 being outside the limits of
its grant and the remainder "irregu-
lar on other accounts. The Kansas
Pacific has $4,000 acres outside it's
proper limits, and holds 100000
acres more than it's due The Missou-
II, Kansas and Texas has 10000
acres in excess OF it's right, 81 900 be-
ing outside it's proper boundaries.
The St. Joseph and Denver CITY road
follows, with 100000, and the Cen
trail Branch Of the Union Pacific with
$4,000 acres too much. In his letter
to the President on this topic the
agent OF the State OF Kansas saws of
the railroads: t'They have received
lands that were expressly reserved for
the operations OF their grants. They
have received indemnity for Indian
and military reservations; for lands
previously granted to other railroad
companies; for lands settled upon and
sold prior to the dates OF their grants;
for lands previously selected by the
States for school and internal i'm
proyement purposes, and for lands
beyond the outside limits OF their
grants"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox says it is
like waiting for your epitaph to wait
for accepted articles to be published
by magazines. Ella is not the only
one who has to wait for the appear
ance Of articles sent to themagazines
An article in the April Century was
sent, accepted and paid for, two years
ago. An article in a late issue Of
Harper was accepted over a, year be-
fore it was printed.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

Mr.. Powderly's utterances in the
North American Review" of the cur
rent month are characterized by the
same sound sense which distinguishes
him from the demagogue school OF
labor agitators. His plea for the as
sistance OF thoughtful men is very
timely, as when he says: "The new
power dawning upon the world is that
OF the worl1ingman to rule his own
destlnies. That power can no longer
be kept from him. How will he WELD
it? This question is OF great concern
not only to the workingman but to
every citizen Of the republic, and the
hand OF every citizen who loves his
country should be extended to assist
the new ruler"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

Application has recently been made
to Congress for adefciency appropria-
ton of $189, 900 for army pay, and it
is said that the greater part of this
deficiency is due to the unusual num-
Der of enlisted men discharged during
the year, who have withdrawn the de-
posits left with the government on
which interest was accommodating. In
several cases the amount withdrawn
was as much as $4,000. Extra duty
pay and increased pay for long
service help the prudent soldier in the
accumulation of savings, and there
are instances where much more has
been turned over to a. soldier who
was abandoning the army.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

During the past year 20,113, 1858
acres of land have been taken from
the public domain OF the United States,
and have gone into the hands of COR
porations Or private owners; but even
this magnificent area is yet 6, 535, 656
acres less than was absorbed in the
previous year. The public lands now
remaining to the United States are
about 20o,00o,0o0 acres, and if the
same rate Of diminution should be
continued for the future as in 1885,
public ownership would become a thing
Of the past within the next ten years,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

It is estimated that fully one-fourth
OF the buildings which we're in prospect
in Chicago, the present season, owing
to the uncertain condition of labor,
will not be erected. The same condi-
ton OF affairs is said to prevail in
many other places, owing to the uncer-
tainty of cost and the Discrimination
ofcontractors to inter into agreements
until things are more settled.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

The Prussian authorities shipped
Karl Biebighauser, notorious Grim
inal, to the United States to get rid
OF him, and Secretary Bayard, on his
arrival, shipped him back.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12
By an Ex-Rebel in Detroit Free Press.

Rev. Mr.. Makepeace, of Andover,
Mass, gave the Congregational min
listers in Boston some good advice, in
discussing "the responsibility OF the
church for the entertainment of the
people," He recommended that the
church "spend less time in advertis-
ing the theater by preaching against
it, and occupy more time in provid-
ing something BETTER"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

1t is estimated that nearly 100000
people from east of the Rocky Mount
aims were induced by the cheap rates
to visit California the past season. AS
an advertisement for itself, California
could almost afford to pay the Pacific
railroads to keep down their low
passenger fares all the year round.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12
Condensed General News.
vital Statistics of the United states.

The report OF DR.. Billings, surgeon United
States army, on the mortality and vital
statistics of the United States, as returned
for the tenth census June 1, 1880, has
been received by the secretary OF the in
terror. 1t says:
The total population in 1880 was 3d.
155,788, an increase in ten years of H.
597 1872. OF this increase PSI ,281 per an
mum may be taken as due to immigration,
the total number OF immigrants for the
ten years being 2,812,191. This makes
the mean annual increase due to exces o
births over deaths, 1882. The mean
annual birth rate for the United States is
SO per 1000. The United States as a
whole during the census year had a com
paratively low death rate, and high birth
rate. The death rate is higher in the col
ored than in the white population, in the
foreign element than in the whites ofAmer-
lean parantage. in the cities than in the ru-
raj districts. The most important causes
OF disease and death were consumption,
pneumonia, diphtheria typhoid fever, ma
larial and those ill-defned forms OF dis
eases to which children under one year OF
age are subject.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12

Nearly Sc, 900, 1000 worth OF Kansas
City real estate changed hands during
the month OF April, and the Gloom"
still continues
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-05-12
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS.
Conference of the Evangelical Assoc1-
alton.

alton.
The following appointments were mace
by the nineteenth session OF the Mlnnesota
conference Of the Evangelical Association,
held at CORTLAND. Niccolet county:
Rochester, J. Gongall; ST. Charles, u.
Husser; Frontenac, c. F. Rachel; Preston,
W. LEM; New Trier, H. Obs; Winona, J: L.
Stegner; kasson, c. w. Sydow; Wheeling,
G. Spaeth; Hamilton, j. Graeben.
Minneapolis District-A. Strohmeir, T.
E.; Minneapolis. 521 Fourth street north,
]. G. Simon; Osseo, j. kienholz; Montrose,
E. j. Hielscher; st. Cloud, A. c. Schmidt
and H. A. Seder; Hutchinson, II. Isker;
Arlington, A. Ivan; Paynesvile, c. F. Syr
dow: Alexander. F. Mead; Wadena, L. Pas
ser and F. Walter; Elizabeth W. J. Netter.
Mankato District-H. Russo, 2. D.;
Mankato. J. Manthey and E. H.
Schmitt; st. Peter, I. Finde; LIE
Sueur George Brikins; New Ulm and
Sleepy Eye, II. Hense and J. Erick; Red
wood Falls, NJ. Sackstetter; Odessa, A.
knebel; Appleton, F. Sapa; Lamberton, ..
Schultz; Fi,irmont, F. c. Schmidt; Beaver
Creek, S. S. Stapf and w. Mueller.
st. Paul District-H. E. Linse, P. E.; st.
Paul, corner Eleventh and Pine streets,
Rev. w Oehler; St. Paul, corner Winifred
and Cambridge, Rev. F. r. Plantikow;
Faribault, J. G. Drehmel: Mound Prairie,
G. Duebendorf; Wells, G. 81. Siebold Blue
Earth, c. Brill.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-08-07
WILD HUNTERS.
Fierce Struggle Between Pack of uyena.
 Dogs and Leopard.

Fierce Struggle Between Pack of uyena
 Dogs and Leopard.
 One traveller tells of having witnessed the pursuit and destruction of large leopard by a pack of wild dogs. Whether or not the dogs had set out with the intention of capturing the leopard, he could not tell. He saw them start up the great cat in low jungle. The leopard made no effort at first to fight off its assa lants; but, with a series of prodigious springs, sought shelter in the only refuge the plain afiorded-s tree which had partially fallen.
 There the hunted beast stood, snarlino and growing in a manner that would have frightened of any ordinary foe. The savage dogs, however, never hesi tated moment, but with agile leaps ran up the sloping trunk, and gave in stant battle to their furions game. One after another the dogs were hurled back, each stroke of the terrible paw making one foe the less. Yet they con. tinued to throw themselves against the enraged creature, until wearied by the COHU0oI anu NOuHueu III ully placeSs II fell from the tree; when, still strug. gling, it was quickly torn to pieces.
 It must not be supposed, however, that the wild dog usually prefers as for. midable game as the leopard. A sheep. fold is always an attraction too great for the wild dog to pass.
 And now, after calling this wild hunt CT dog, 1 shall have to say that it is not dog at all, but is only sort of cousin to the dog, and really a nearer relative of the hyena, though it so re. sembles both animals as to have gained the name of hyena-dog. Its scientific name is LycGOn 0enaticats; and bes des the two common names already men. toned it has half a dozen more. .-John 2. Coryel, in St. Nicholas.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-08-07
EAROEsE EoWLERS.
Bird-Catching as Carried On by the Dax-
 ing Northern Islanders.


 ing Northern Islanders.
 A party of twelve men working in combination and rotation will net be- tween three and four thousand birds in day, valued at penny apiece; and little later in the season you may see these birds hanging by hundreds at 8 time in Farce outhouses, there to dry after fashion for future consumption, A native Faroese would consider he was dining luxuriously on half dozen of these shriveled anatomies stewed or baked in whale-fat But, even apart from the whale liqueur," " to a stranger the birds do not especially recommend themselves. The manner in which a Farce fowler goes to work is rather in- teTesting. He has primarily to consider the wind, inasmuch as this is the chief assistant force which he presses into his service. If the wind be favorable he takes his long net, mounted on stout wooden handle and frame, and goes to that particular cleft or crevlce in the sea rocks which he knows to offer chance of sport. Down here he carefully chambers, until he finds good standing and working room where the birds are bustling past him before the wind. It is then matter of mus cles and routine. By barring the pas sage with his net he inevitably catches all the birds that continue their flight through the rift, and his attributes then must be mainly those of strength and endurance Of course, not everywhere can fowler attain to his perch by the exclusive use of his legs. Infinite pluck and nerve are both necessary. And so honorable calling in youth is that of a fowler considered that you may hear grave and gray men of means and posi- lion recounting with sparkling eyes the adventures of their younger days, on such and such rock, with an under stood. if not uttered, regret that such days are over and passed for them. A member of the Lagthing, or Farce Par lament, was delighted, for instance, to tell me the tale of some of his early tricks on the rocks by Sandoe. A curi- ous custem used to prevail here with regard to the fowlers. If one of them, in the exercise of his vocation, hap pened to slip, fall and kill himself thereby the body was not recovered by his comrades. They probably looked upon the accident as visitation of God. Nowadays they are more enlight- ened. and therefore more humane.- COTntiU MagGzine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-08-07
PAPER MACHE.
How This Material is Made and the Pur-
 poses for Which It Is Used.

How This Material is Made and the Pur-
 poses for Which It Is Used.
 The name papier mache is applied to paper pulp mixed with glue and dried, or paper sheets pasted together and nodded. The cheaper articles of papier mache are made of paper reduced to a pulp with water and glue and pressed in oiled molds. Better articles are pro- duced by pasting together sheets of paper, and when proper degree of thickness is attained it is pressed into the shape desired. When moist this substance may be made to take any form and when dry may be planed into any shape. It may then be vanished. several coats being applied, and any in- equalitieS remaining rubbed off with pumice stone. If ornamented with gold, bronze powder, or colors thin varnish of shellac must be subsequently, applied, and then dried at very high temperature. A brilliant surface can be had by polishing with rotten stone and oil. Papier mache is much used to make architectural ornaments, both for eX- terior and interior decoration. The sheets of paper, placed ill layers with glue, are pressed into metal molds for some hours. Then they are removed, and composition of paper pulp, mixed quite thin with rosin and glue, is poured in, and the paper impressions are again put in and subjected to powerful pres sure. This causes the composition to adhere to the nodded articles and give them the rough surface that is desired. Papier mache can be made waterproof by adding to the pulp sulphate of iron, some of the silicates, and fire-proof by mixing with clay and borax, phosphate of soda, or any alkali. Papier mache is the substance used to take impressions from type in the process of stereotyping. It is also used to make cheap statuettes, and also ornamental boxes. To initiate marble, whiting is added to it in large quantities. Chicago Inter Ocean.