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The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06

Earnest, active Democratic friends, you
can't secure the best ewspaper in Indiana
easier than to take the subscriptions of five
of your neighbors to the Weekly Sentinel.
The 80 will bring you K opies.
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Canon Farrar

has been frequent contributor to the
Youths Companion for several years past,
eloquent article for it on "0bscure Heroes"
which will be published shortly.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
The Macon Telegraph saws:

After a calm survey of the whole field,
forced to the conclusion that the New Jersey mad
Jersey statesmen. But maybe mad dogs up there
outnumber the statesmen.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
The New York Herald saws:

Were all the wisdom OF the ages of domestic life
since the Keel OF the ark struck the summit OF Ar
raIat to be condensed into one warning sentence,
it would be Hold your tongue
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
The st. Louis Post-Dispatch SAYS:

The great length of Senator Evarts speeches
and sentences shows that his oratorical style
needs better terminal facilities.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
The Columbus 20. Dispatch saws:

IIIO NOIN1III Jus " DIsI1eIVOLI SHIss'
sam Jones. on account OF i'll heat has post
pOned the day of beginning his revival work in
Cincinnati from January to January TO- The
urgent needs OF missionary work there makes
even the illness of one evangelist matter of gen.
eTal regret throughout the State.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
The following sad incident contains a
pointed lesson and warning It comes from

Toronto. Canada:
Addie Davis, the beautiful girl from Sarnia
who killed herself with carbOlic acid in a com
mercial travellers rooms here Thursday night
lett the following note:
DEAR FATHER-I heard you were looking for
me. couldn't bear to see you. am dying now.
Hell can not be worse than what suffer. ] was
blamed before / was guilty, but now ] am guilty,
g.. X. Hawley is responsible for my poor soul. He
forced me TO yield TO his wishes two years ago.
am glad it is me who has been led astray and not
my poor sister, who will see that the wages OF
sin is death Goodbye, ADDlE
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
JAMES N. WIyTzr,, Attorney for Plaintiff.

CHERTFF'S SALE-By virtue OF a certified copy
- of a decree 10 me directed, from the Clerk of
the Superior Court Of Marion County, Indi-
ana in a cause wherein Frederick Rand Receiver,
etc. Is plaintiff ana Mary Morrison ct al. are de-
PENDANTS, lease No. 4.249,l requiring me 20 make
the sum OF money IN said decree provided and in
manner as provided for in said decree, with in
terest on said decree and costs will expose at
public sale, to the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, THE S0TH DAY OF JANUARY. A.
D., 1886,
.. m. of said day. at the door Of the Courthouse
OF Marion County. Indiana, the rents and profits
for term not exceeding seven years OF the follow
ing real estate. tO-yvit-
lot twelve tl2) in square fO-ty-five ls5). except
twenty ty-fve 2a feet Oh t1e alley north OI said lot,
in the city of Indiana polls
Also one undivided nth OF iot number six 90,
except ninety $50 feet Of the north end, in Pat
tersOn SUBDIVISION Cf square number nineteen
40, - the city Of indianapolis.
Also one undivided ifth CT lots number twenty
60, twenty-one en-. twchty-two C-Zl. twenty
three l2a IwentviOur i2i5 twenty-five l25),
tweniy->iX 90 ana twenty-seven %, Of Morrison
and Tslbot's subdivision OF seven "a acre tract
in the east half Of then0rrheast quarter OF section
seven. b township fifteen tiAl. range four ~,
south OF the Michigan Road in the city OF Indian
apolis. Marion County. Indiana.
II such rents and profits viii not sell for suff-
cient sum 10 satisfy said decree, interest and
costs will az the same time and place, expose 10
public sale the fee simple of said real estate or so
much thereof may be sufficient 20 discharge
said decree, interest ana costs. sald sale VIII De
made without any relief whatever from valuation
or appraisement laws GEORGE II. CARTER,
Sheriff of Marion County.
January 4, A. D.. 1856.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
be New York Sun saws

1t is great thing for young woman to know
Greek, and a much greater thing for her to be well
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
s.Deiaxel Nails

LEPROsy has appeared among the Scandi-
Havians VI Houston County, Minnesota.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1886-01-06
SKINs BLOOD
Diseases from Pimples to Scrofula Cured
by Cuticura.

Hundreds of letters inOur possession, copies Of
which may be had by return mail, repeat this
story nave been terrible sufferer for years
from Diseases OF the Skin and Blood have been
obliged to shun public places by reason OF the dis
figuring humOrs; have had the best physicians;
have spent hundreds of dollars, and got no relief
until ! used the Cutcura Remedies which have
cured me and left my SKIN and blood as pure as
8 Child'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15
E.9saE. FsssESsEfES.
C Civ Camel meets to.nicht

The City Council meets tonight.
Wild ducks are reported numerous in tho
head waters Of the bay
Mr.. |. w. Alice has purchased a portion
OF the Mi!llield tract, near Warrenton.
Twenty. driving horses were sold al
Walrentou TO one man within few DAYS
for the Washington city market.
Game is said to be plentiful this season in
Fairfax. and one resident of that county has
already secured four wild turkeys. The
season opens tomorrow.
The seventeenth annual session of the
Medical Society of Virginia will, for the
llrSt time since lis organization. meet i'm
Fredericksburg on Oct. 26
Mr.. G. Eanaerwe:ken, Of this CITY, has
been awarded the contract for building
Il 900 cubic yald Of rip-rnp on the Potomac
hals Improvement, mt 81 cents per cubic
yard.
Quarterly meeting services will begin at
the Free Methodist Church tonight at 7:45
o,cIock, Rev. A. G. Miller, Of Philipsburg,
\. j., chairman, III charge, assisted by Row.
). K. Bailey of Connecticut
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash.
ington yesterday TO Dennis Jenkins and
Missouri Payne, both Of this city; Waiter
Carter, Of Fredericksburg, and Bette
Strother, OF Warrenton, aud to VIM. Brown
and Hattie Hoor, both Of Loudoun county.
The funeral of the late VIM. VI. Mills.
who was killed by an accident in Baltimore
on Tuesday, took place yesterday evening.
lie was member Of the Railroad Conduct
ors Association, division los, and his pail
bearers were also members of that associa-
ton.
The repairs TO the aqueduct and bridge
consuming more time than was at first an
tlclpated, another modification of the order
closing the bridge was made by the commits
sioners yesterday, 50 that now the passes of
Col. Biddle, of The signal station at Fort
Myer, and Of Col. Batchelder, of the Mill.
tnry cemetery, arc available for passengers
who wish to cross the bridge on foot.
The southcastcrly wind Of last night caused a
hlgh tide this morning, and the water in the
river Hooded the lower end of King street.
Mr. Q. +. Haggctt will hayo some fine fresh
meats OF all kinds for sale II. his stand in the
market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

1AE tArAL ACCIDENT TO Mr. BRADFIELD
u" running away of n mare attached 10 a
|"Ion oeIonging to Mr.. c. Fl. Bradteld near
,1"Sndaic yesterday, and the fatal irjury
q we owner ha- been mention in the
,~hi IL. II cannot be definitely ascer-
,-'"e0 whether Mr.. Bradlield was thrown
yn H"' me wagon. or whether he fell from the
- >''''" IN a talntiug fl and was kicked by
., ""'inHI on the back Of the neck, as
,so Were no bruises On the lace or head OF
s'I, NeSd man when found. Raw. >4r. Wake.
rsa VINO VAS at the time Near ':le scene of
,nn "'''d"nt, says he saw TIN, m..ra start to
6.1s way, anG thought he saw Mr.. Brad
ya-,. "a" iFom the wagon The mare is a
op9 ""e'ious animal having .nocke ed its
was Gown Nedn,s lay even ng while it
sr,,. 'e'Ag led by the birdie. and is the same
cpr'i'. winch rau away witt n buggy re.
NJ ! ana injured Mr.. Robert BaIIenger.
DIM 'HuHeid during the war<Sas member
i'oueoun Guards Co. g., 18th Fir-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15
EXTENSIVE PURCHASES
NEW FALL ATTRACTIONS,
Make our present stock nearly fifty per larger than when
opened our store in 1885.
We have bought goods confidently because nearly classes
fabrics there is decidedly advancing market
DRESS GOODS

this season present an extraordinary variety In nearly all classes of
goods for ladies aomade suits the styles for wear have been
copied and we have handsome line Of Hair Stripes Checks and Che
vot designs wool and worsted very moderate prices We have
also the best assortment Of Plain Goods and Notwithstanding the mark
ell advance IN wooens offer superior lot double width Atwood
rcos and Plain Sngs soc; Ga Trco at Sc We also have
large line OF Striped Veve Pushes nces for vests panels
and combinations superior lines of Sras San Rhadames Black
and Cooed Silks Fancy Silks etc. evening shades of Sah % inches
wide 15c all silk. Black and colored Velvets
impossible give than passing mention to MANY Goods
large line of Scrm Fancy Scms single double-ced Cotton
Pushes for curtains lambequns and upholstery Fets ambequs
and fancy work.
Bargains in Table Linens Napkins Towels etc Only about so
dozen of our zoe Towels left out of $50 dozen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

BALriMnRE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET
Oct; ll.-'agttS.-,Fhc market for raw Sugars is
ouiI and prices are easier with some concessions
, nls ~ tho Northern ports. We quote
fair to good refining 4 l1-1GalT.c: Molassc. S,
CARS t 'la =; centrifugal 90 test. j II. 10, For
rchhen Sn:'ars the market is steady at our quota
lions say Tor cut loaf Csc cubes Is powdered
%: g:anu'atcd Hli; so!ts -moulds ~, Dick,s
conleclion".' A. DIAMOND or similar grades 6 L,
55s. '''D''"' S'"'eS
Cotlrcs.-f'hc markc: for spot is rnvsrish AMI
irresniar' though generally firm with moderate
Offering OF stock. 4 sale was made of :; 600 hue
AZ IL cents, and quite number Of lots from
second HANDS at current prices. The ohhin,r
trade Is only moderate, dealers buying small
quantities only. We quote Rio invoiccs as fol-
lows: Ordinary nj 11c fair at liz. ronJ -, 10
and prime at I'LL cents per pound. 90 DAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

WIND.-During the high wind of this
morning numbers ofhozes, barrels, chicken
coops, De. On the wharves were blown about
IN lively manner The smoke stack cfthe
steamer Virginia was blown from its place,
and falling on the deck forced Capt. Griffin
TO seek shelter n the hold of his vessel till
the wind ullen. A times The streets were
TILED with clouds of dust, but little damage
was done
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

RUNAWAYS-Ie sterday evening the horse
attached to the wagon of Mr.. James Gaines,
which was standing in front of Mr.. ]. H..
Cats store in West End, ran OIL and when
nea" the reservoir collidea with the wagon
of Mr.. J. il. Sarten damaging both vehicles.
Mr.. Sartcn'S horse became frightened and
also ran of. Mr.. George Fowle, OF Fairfax
county, who was coming along the road at
the time in a wagon started in pursuit OF
the runaway team, when his horse also took
fright, ran Oh and threw him to the road,
bruising him considerably. The runaways
were finally caught.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

CORPORATION COCRT-Judge y. 3. Meade
pre&idiag.-Com. vs. Downey, indicted for
! unlawful gaming; Jury unable to agree and
discharged, and special jury summoned to
try case this evening.
Com vs. ID. A. French, indicted for pass.
ing a false check; jury and verdict of not
guilty and prisoner discharged
Com w. Donnelly, indicted for conduct
lng a lottery; Jury and verdict of guilty
aud fine fixed at 800.
The estates of w. r. Ball and Ann Ball
We're committed to J. E. Pierpoint for ad
minstration, and K. NJ. Latham, B w.
Nal Is and James Javns appointed APP
praisers
j.. II. OBrien vs.. J. NJ O'Brian, in chan
Gerry; report Of Commissioner Cation con-
tirmed
The directors Of the Alexendlia Canal
Company have heard nothing from the
Iessees since Yesterday when the latter's pro-
position in relation TO the aqueduct transfer
was declined by the former
Nanshnck Il Gump W.. ]. F. Young: case
removed 10 Circuit Court
Com. vs.. Downey: indictment for unlawful
gaming second trial; jury and verdict of
not guilty.
Court adjourned ill tomorrow morning
n 10 o'c!cck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

MARROW EsCArE.-Willic Griffin, son OF
Mr.. james Griffin, while seated on cart
load q bricks which were being carried
from the Catholic grave yard this morning,
had narrow escape from instant death
by some inadvertence after the cart had
been loaded the body was not pinned down
to the shafts, and when near the postofice
th" wheels ran into rut in the street, caus
ing the load ana driver TO be dumped TO-.
gether ia the street. Though the bricks in
their fall piled UP around the boy he es-
capped with :: few sight bruises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

!&!IIrY CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS The
'Hally NJ T.. church is now improving and
~a.'Iin-; lls upper church or room, aud pcws
~" being placed therein. The congsega.
'..n has been using the lower or Sunday
'@aou. room for religious services since the
.-a4'.ding OF the church several years ago,
H., /, low ready &c complete the main story
.Jr tn" sunday services. This church is one
i tAe oldest Methodist congregations in
america, having been formed during the
.e'O.utlon or Immediately at its close. It's
=; meetings were held in the sail loft,
.-,rt Story of the building on the southeast
@T@cr Of King and Union streets. and then
occupied Il frame church where ST. Mary
@lrch now stunda There have been Il
--nhrr 81 sece-sious from il. h'glnrin. with
@r Okelly withdrawal in 1899. but the Sc
,'0."rs then. who held service at n house OH
'7ncl>on and Fairfax streets, failed TO get
- a chHrch. 4 subsequent withdrawal in
.>-I organized The NJ. J. church on Wash.
."t'oD street. 4 division in lS5l-'54 led TO
'~7 Establishment of the NJ f. church South
=" Washington street. \ color.d church
N"' asa built under its auspices on Wash
r"S.oH, near Giht,ou street, and iotely the
ace Methodist church has been established
y" Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

III
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

: MA regment), and his remains will be
taken to his old home near Midllebnr., to-
morrow, for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

FIRE.-The alarm Of fire shortly before
- o'clock to day, was caused by the partial
burning of a frame house near the corner of
Henry and Wolfe streets, belonging to Mr..
W. Makey and occupied by Mr.. Thomas
Bruily. The fire caught from Il defective
tlue but the damage done was slight. The
tire department promptly responded to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

MAsoNIC.-The 9th grand annual meet
ing OF The Grand Commandery Knights
Iemplar of Virginia will be held at ST. AL
hans Hall, in Richmond, on November
l6th, and the annual meeting of the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons will be held
at the same place OIL The l7ih Of November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

TIUHI Is tA>y Hhu quiet, With liberal receipts
reported. The offerings Of Wheat continue very
small and mostly of inferior grades; the markets
are stlll tame, not to ssy dist-cssiHgly dull ex.
cept for sweet, tlinty milling samples. which arc
now rarely found among the offerings Corn is
shade lower; the new crop is beginning 20 arrive,
and owing to the long drought is unusually dry
for the season. Rye is steady Oats arc firm.
Produce is scarce and generally higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15
LOCAL NEWS.


,....a.. far weather, decidedly cooler
5 ,y-n.-. becoming northcrly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

DRAMATIC CLUE.-Tne Thursday Ora.
matte Club held very pleasant meeting
last night and elected the following officers:
Miss Fannie Maddox, manager; A. w.
Armstrong. secretary, and A. Gregory,
treasurer. The directors and assistant man
ayers will be chosen at the meeting on
Thursday next Arrangements for present
ing a play on next Thursday week were
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

PERsoNAL-Mr. l. NJ. kell is visiting
friends in the Valley Of Virginia.
Ernest, son of Capt. Wesley Davis, is
quite sick, at his home on lower Prince
street.
Maj. s. G. Veddcr left his home in Fair
fax last week, at the expiration of his leave
to return to his post, Fort Clarke, Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. johnnie Hoy, the
xix yea: old son Of Mr.. Peter Hoy, living on
L." street, between Wilkes and Gibbon
was this evening ran over and had his leg
broken by n wagon containing u heavy saw
log ana drawn BY four oxen The wagon
"aa being driven by colored man and was
":t is way to the ship yard, and when near
The coTncrof Lee and Wilkes streets tho lit.
lie fellow, who was riding on the LOG, fell OIL,
and the wagon running over him b!o'se one
% his jec}, besides badly bruising him. DR..
Brown was at once called in and made the
little sufferer as comfortable as possible
The escape from instant death was remark
able.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

An EXTENSIVE The
advertisement OF Mr.. A. Kaufman, 12ll-
1913 Eleventh street Southeast, Washington,
ID. G., viii he found elsewhere in to.day's
GAZETTE. His published price list will be
read with interest by ali who desire to pur.
chase cheap and durable articles. Mr.. KS
stock embraces all kinds of dry goods and
articles for ladies' Use, and his store is fitted
with every modern improvement. Persons
from this city can take the cars of the
Anacostia line Mt the steamboat wharf in
Washington and ride to the door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

EnsIncss during the week, Just closing has
slightly Improved and stcadcr grain market
may be noted, owing chiefly to the warlikc ASPECT
of affairs in Europe. As the fall progresses the
retail trade improves and the large stocks of goods
laid in hy our merchants arc moving otr hrsklv.
Money matters are quiet with limited demand
aud loans and discounts are quoted at 1a6 per ct.
|. 5. bonds are quiet. Virginia securities arc
Strong Conso!s are quoted 3Sa60 and 1O.IOs
sold yesterday at ii, an advance of per cont.
The offerings of tax coupons arc light and prices
arc firm. The ) per cents are dull, closing with
Is, y asked and no bids. Railroad securities are
dull but firm and We quote Va Midlsnd 1st 121
do. I'd 1 15al1 l., and do 9th 1856
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Thc stock market was
irregular but generally heavy to weak at the
opening, declines from last evenings final figures
ranging up to > per cont. The market was ir.
regular in the early dealings, but soon became
firm. The losses were subsequently, regaincd and
at II o'clock tho market was moderately active
and firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

L! n"EicKsEuEG MARKET. Oct 1I.-Markrt
unchanged. Receipts of produce small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

ANOTHER CLAIM AGAINST TIE CANAL
The District Commissioners yesterday ad.
dressed TO the Secretary Of War and to the
Secretary al the Treasury letters enclosing
copy OF an ordinance Of the late corporation
OF Georgetown approved October ~, 1868,
under which 1hc Commissioners say the
company controlling the Auucduct bridge
over the Potomac received from the city Of
Georgc'o"n : 300, which will be due the
Distinct AZ the successor Of said corporation
III 'ho event Of the sale Of the bridge
t" The general government. The Com.
mi>sloncrS request such action as the
cabinet officers addressed may deem proper
To protect the interest Of the District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

la NiikuE0 MARKET Oct. Little market
is very quiet and the centennial cyLihitinn h,s
lht'rierrcd with the regular business. uuoto.
unnS Tor Hour and grain are unchanged. The re-
dull. ~ '> '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-15

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, October IA
No trading in Beef Cattle: dressed Hccf anl1 -
l2aSc per lib for native sides. and at GaGls, far
Texas and Colorado. Sheep and Lambs-Firm for
good stock: dull and weak for common: common
to prime Sheep sold at So 5ol5 per 100 lbs
Lambs at S5a6, with choice up to S6 1OaG %
Hogs-Dull for live Hogs at >la5 per 100 lbs