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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was cloudy,
with two prisoners and two dodgers at the
station house. This morning the mayor
disposed of the following cases:
Jennie Washington, colored, arrested by
officer Simpson, for disorderly conduct, was
dismissed.
A young man, arrested by officer Smith,
for disordorly conduct, was dismissed with
a reprimand.
A little four year old boy, named Wilson.
who had strayed from his home on Henry
street, was detained at the station house
till no was found by his friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25

THE Rock SLIDE.-A notice of rock
slide on the Virginia Midland road, below
Lynchburg, on Wednesday evening, was
published in the GAZETTE yesterday. Mr..
e. B. Kemp, of this city, who was the fire.
man on the engine, says that but for Archie
Conway, a colored quarryman, who heard
the slide and ran considerable distance to
signal tho approaching passenger train, an
accident would surely have occurred, as
neither he nor engineer Watkins could have
seen the obstruction till too late to have
prevented the train from blowing into the
mass of rock which covered the track.
Capt. King, conductor Of the train, had to
transfer his passengers. Mr.. Kemp thinks
the passengers on the train and the com
pany are indebted to Conway for prevent
ing q serious accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25

CLOSING EXERCIsEs.-The closing exer-
cises of ST. Mary's Academy took place this
morning at the Opera House and were at
tended by one of the largest audiences that
ever assembled in that hall. An interesting
programme was we'll rendered which con.
sisted of vocal and instrumental music and
moral drama in six scenes. entitled "Eve-
lima, or the effects Of disobedience". This
was followed by the distribution of pre-
miums and comforting of diplomas and gold
medals by Rev. Father O'Kane, assisted by
Rev. Father Stack. After this the flowers
which had been sent to the young ladies by
their friends were presented by Mr.. Nj.
Ahern, and soprofuso were the offerings
that it required long time for their dstri-
button. The names Of those who received
premiums will be published hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25

From Jnmes ". Simpson,
Clerk of Market: For
market rents from
June l. 1885, to June
/, S6.....................
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

Collectors Oilicc, June Odd, 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the tax hills for
1886 arc now in the hands of tho Collectors. I he
attention of all parties interested is respectfully
called to tho following extract from tho revenue
bill of this year:
Upon all bills paid in full by tho 1st day ofJu
~ 1856, the Collectors of Taxes shall allow a
discount Of ten per cent, and on all bills paid by
the LIST day of September, 1885, they shall allow a
discount of five cont. and on all bills not
paid on tho 1st day of December 1886 thcro shall
be assessed and collected = penalty of five per
cent. upon tho amount of said bills, and on all
bills remaining unpaid on tho 1st day of june
1887, damages ut the ratio of six per ccntum per
annum shall he paid"
Office: Room No. 6 Royal street front Market
Building. J. T. HILL, Col. North. Dist.
ie2i 1w S. X. FIELD. Col. South. Dist.
NTANTED--TWO MEN, ono in Loudoun and
w ono in Fauquier counties to sell the New
V. S. and !. F.. Singer Machine; must furnish
horsc and harness. For terms address with ref
ercnce THE SINGER MEG. CO.,
70 King st., Alexandria, Va
G. J. HAMMEHLY, Agt jc24-5t~
DAINTS of all kinds and of tho hest quality at
i lowest market prices. The TINTED GLOSS
PAINT, in one gallon cans has acquired a high
reputation also tho READY.MIXED PAINTS,
in ono and two pound cans. We will be pleased
to furnish Sample cards. ALhBASTINE, white
and assorted shades, in powder, for washing in.
side walls, is very much liked by all who have
used it. For sale by
my29 E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25


Auditors Office, Alexandria. Va, May 81. 1856.
z. +. PRICE Auditor.
GENERAL STATEMENT
or The ASscts and Liabilities Of The Sinking Fund Com.
mi&sionrrs, Of Alexandria, Ia, May 81, 1856.
ASSETS.
Certificates held by tho Commission
crs in licu OF bonds destroyed ly
Committee OH Finance Of the City
Council, viz: Certificate No. L.. 100 90
Certificate No. 2............... 300 90
No 3............................ 253OO 90
No 4 ... 200 90
No 5........... 10000 90
No. 6...................... 300 90
Interest certificate No. SO. issued
under the funding act of 1SI9...... O26 w
hV Commissioner nj sic. 5000 90
$751; 26 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25

d ECEIVED TO-DAY AT FRENCn's, 93 AND
LII % King Street.
Still another lot of those Art NOVELTIES IN
WOOD. They arc beyond doubt the most unique
and artistic in design and finish we'll rs prac-
tical and cheapest novelties ever offered.
Now lot of lfASIMOCKS, all styles, to-day.
CRCQUET for the million, all styles and cheap
or than ever.
je21 GEO. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25
To amount due M. r.
Harlow. Tlrssurer......
EXPENDITURES.


For bonds purchased
For $4,000, Bonds
numbered Alp, lib,
Ala and 415, each for
81. 900, of tho issuo Of
1879. at CO.. on the
81. U........................
For So, 900, Bonds
numbered IA, 145,
363, 37S and 379,
each for 81. 900, of the
issue of 1879, at Gle.
on the 81 .C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-06-25

A ssIGNEE's SALE OF PHARMACEUTICAL
II PREPARATIONS, TOILET ARTICLES,
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c.
The undersigned, as assignee OF ]. Z. Clarke,
Will sell at private sale until further notice, the
stock Of Drugs, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Toi.
let articles and fnc assortment of Surgical In
struments of all kinds, ut the store No rs King
street. between Fairfax and Royal
je23 SAMUEL G. BRENT, Assignee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

it was to guard against such heinous actions
that the punishment was enacted This death
penalty was not long in force being repealed
during the next reign by Edward vi.
Burning was the usual punishment meted out
to those changing their doctrinal faith. This
method dates back to the first dawnings OF En-
glish civilization, for our Druidical ancestors
used to sacrifice to their gods By burning all the
condemned criminals.
Beheading with the AK maiden or guillotine
long held sway in Great Britain; indeed, up to
the year 1747. when Lord Lovat was the last to
suffer this kind of death. This method was
afterwards followed by the more humane plan of
Cling which, however, like the former
kinds. was done openly Ali are aware that
secrecy is now the great thing aimed at in such
kinds of punishment result, or more particu-
larry change, brought about by the advancing
march of modern civilization.
Witcheraft was very common four or five hun
dred years ago in Great Britain. Any person
taken and accused of having occult dealings
with "the realm of spirits" was punished by
drowning. which, by the way, is said to be the
pleasantest death imaginable
The French had also some curious punish
ments Prisoners were chained to galleys which
they were forced to row day and night Hardly
any cessation of toll was allowed. and the poor
wretches held out simply to escape the drivers
lash. To enumerate all the methods is not our
intentions; suffice that should mention the
straneest of them all-viz.: wearing the iron
mask for life. Into this mask the persons head
was placed once and for all; nothing was seen of
his features save his eyes and mouth; death alone
relieved the languishiug victim.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

by the last Congress, compelling the teaching of
temperance in the schools of the District Of
Columbia the local option laws of the South,
constitutional prohibition in the four States
OF Kansas, Iowa, Maine and Rhode Island,
all OF the mo license votes in the little
towns and villages of the whole country these
are all non partisan victories, and justify our
claim that by these methods shall soonest be &C
complished the desire OF all our hearts, the ami
hilation OF the liquor traffic.
1t is sometimes urged in advocacy of the third
party policy that this will unite the North and
the South, and thus bridge the bloody chasm.
To which we reply: The principle of prohibi-
ton with Its sweet charity, grand philanthropy
and warm Christian love will surely tend to do
this, but that the Prohibition party will do it Is
great mistake
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

Jewish Chronicle.

JnTOnICI6s
Not far from Aleppo is situated the little town
of Orfah (the ancient Ur of the Chaldeesl which
is of great historical interest, it having been the
birthplace Of the patriarch Abraham There are
few Jews in the place, but the Arabs still point
out small building lying outside the town
which they declare to be the house wherein
Abraham first saw the light, and which they
therefore term Belt el Chalil 1.-THE house of the
friend of God. 1t is most improbable that the
actual house should have stood for thousands of
years; but the building In question is of great
antiquity. By it's present owner. an Arab peas
ant as we'll as the Arabs generally, it is held in
the utmost veneration-the more 80 since it is
feared that within few years 1t win fall to the
ground
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
Where Sol viii Live.
Chicago Herald.

Chicago Herald.
Mr.. Sol Smith Russell says 1t is true that he
intends to retire from the stage, but he has made
engagements mp to Jan. /, 1888, ''and So" says
he, II have somewhat more than year in which
to make my farewell to the public" Mr.. Rus
sell confesses that he has saved about $40, 600
during his professional career. He Is anxious
to Withdraw to private life, and to Go something
toward building up his health. which has be-
come sadly impaired through his too close atten-
ton to work. It is understood that he will make
his home in Minneapolis. where he has large
business interests He intends that his uncle,
Lloyd Breeze, an actor of acknowledged talent,
shall be his successor upon the American stage
and to Mr.. Breeze he will give his extensive and
costly wardrobe and his several plays.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

The Cruelty of Which Civilized Races Have
Been Solnetimes CapRble.

The Cruelty of Which Civilized Races Have
Been Sometimes Capable.
The punishments TO be witnessed even to this
day m the East are also most peculiar. and to
European minds vndictive in the extreme. The
baStiuado is dispensed on the soes of the bare
feet but 1t is not often carried so far as TO cause
death. The sticks used in Turkey are usually
heavy slaves, IN other countries thin rattan
canes ending in fine tapering point From the
fact that the lower classes in the East 90 about
every where ba-efooted, their feet become, as
it were, case-haraened. AS many as
two Thousand sticks have been broken
over the feet OF criminal, and
that would mean upward of 6000 blows. I'm
prisonment is reserved for burglars, and main.
ing is carried out ordinarily only on professional
thieves. The method of infctiug this punish.
ment is generally Try emitting off the Joint of a
finger for fhe first offense ami hand for the
second. Sometimes a man will be famed by tax
ing away part of the main tendon of the leg.
Binding is scarcely resorted TO. but oc-
caslonally the are cut off, the criminal In
.his, as in other eases. being taken through q
large cSowd OF gazers in the bazaar 10 the place of
execution. The punishment OF death is nfiicted
IN most cases by simply cutting the throat of the
prisoner. much in the way that a butcher
slaughters & sheep
In England there have been several very very
curious methods of punishment Quarterinc
and manning the body was common in rho ear
Her days OF British history. The piliory was
also used for the exposure and ridicuie of offend
ers AT times. too, the cell of little ease was
occupied by some offender. This cell was con
strncted on the principle that no comfort should
be given to the person imprisoned: there was
neither sufficient room for standing. lying nor
even sittine comfortably.
But Of all the kinds of punishment. that of
boiling 10 death surely the most yindiciiive
md airocious. Ii was made a capital punish
mept IN England by Statute %. Henry VII T.
la3l. One Rose, cook in the service of the
Bishop Of Rochester. had poisoned some soup.
Which caused the death Of several persens. and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
A Perpetual Boom for Dickens.
New York Commercial Advertiser.

A well-known book publisher remarks that he
is compelled to sell sets of Dickens works to the
trade numbering fifteen volumes, for 81 to 81 so.
Thay are printed from plates which cost him
500, 900. The books are well bound and printed
in bold, handsome type He says that ne sells
from Ave to six thousand sets of Dickens every
year, and he is puzzled to know where they go,
in view of the thousands upon thousands of vol
umes of Dickens which have gone before. The
same publisher says that the deman for Thack-
cray grows steadily year by year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
A Chance for the Girls.
Washington Post

W washington FOBC
Another good turn has been done for women
by the gallant Secretary of the Interior. 1t used
to be held that woman making a homestead
entry and subsequently, marrying before com
title Secretary Lamar reverses this frigid decis-
ion and rules that the marriage of a woman who
had made homestead entry will not defeat ner
right to receive title to the land. Girls can now
go right ahead, take up homesteads, build
houses, and then get husbands to support. There
is nothing to hinder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
The Wrong Diagnosis.
NaNy York SUN

New YORK sun.
Papa" she said, softly and bushingly
"young Mr.. Sampson is in the parlor and wishes
to speak with YOU" Then she sank into an easy
chair, and her heart beat so fercely that it made
the gas fixtures rattle.
Presently the old mau returned
oh papa" she said, did he-was he--what
did he wantf'
He wanted 20 borrow cents to get over to
BROOKLYN with" said the disappointed old gen.
teman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

DoNT! If a dealer offers you bottle Of Saliva
ton Oil without labels Wrappers, or in a
rnntilated or defaced package, don't touch il
don't bny it at any price, you rest assured
that there is something wrong-it may be a dan
Gerous and worthless counterfeit Insist upon
getting perfect, nnbroken, genuine package
Prize q cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

THE former wife of the formerly Rev W. Fl.
FL. Murray (she is one of the leading ocu-
lists and Rursts of New Haven and of the coun-
try, being approached by an impertinent inter
viewer told him, For my former husband Mr.
Murray, have only the kindest feelings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

THE managing editor of the German Core
spondent of Baltimore, has presented to Secre-
tary Lamar a pipe which is said to have been
smoked in many Indian councils presided over
by Black Hawk, the noted Sac and Fox chief,
and presented by him, in Springfield. ILL.,, to Mr.
George ID Almaine, artist, as token of friend
ship and regard, and by Mr.. D'Almane to Mr.
j. O. Clark, who in turn has presented it to the
government through Secretary Lamar, who has
sent it 10 the National Museum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
A Genuine Man.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
Professor Virgins is more of man than peo-
pie generally supposed him to be. He now lay
the blame OF his unfortunate earthcu predic-
tons to Mrs. Virgins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
Rev. Mr.. Mcconnell.

10 the Editor Of the Indianapolis journal:
Permit me to add few words to your review
of the career of the Rev. l. Fl. Mcconnell. of
RobertssPark Church, presented in your Sun
DAY Issue of this week During his three years
ministry in Elyria, o., the gentleman preached
In the little brick church on Second street. long
since vacated for the new and elegant edihce
fronting on the squire; bat Mr.. Mcdonnell
was debarred by the inexorable laws of his
church from enjoying this, one of the leeiti-
mate fruits OF has ministry. His sermons were
the talk of the town, and unbeiievers focked to
hear the imam eloquent" Members of other
churches Joined in the popular tLroEg, the obi
cations 20 their denominations not proving
q strong enough tie 10 hold them. The little
church was always packed. McConneirs SER
mons were models, and rich in scientific thought
all turned TO the glory of God. Their infiu
ence for good is incalcuable. That their pas
tor was destined TO become one of the leading
pulpit orators and thinkers of the country none
of the congregation doubted, and they all rejoice
at his rapid and deserved promotions. The peo-
pie Of Roberts Park Church are to be gratu-
lated on having so able pastor and that they
appreciate him is proven by the increasing mem
bership H. Z. HARRIS.
Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

= and material lately used by the Indianapolis
Times, including ninion and nonpareil body type,
fifty fonts OF advertising display type long and short
chases for seven-coiumn paper, type for mail lists,
double stands, cases, brass leads. etc. ETC.
Also small stereotype outfit, suitable either for
job or newspaper office This material is almost as
good new and will be sold at great bargain. Ap-
ply to INDIANAPOLIS ELECTROTYPE FOUN-
DRY South Meridian street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.


To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journals
The protest Of business man, in last even
ine's News, against adopting so called popular
prices meets with general and hearty approval.
No further argument seems necessary. A word
to the wise is sufficient Ladies, you have the
perfect confidence of this community. and ad-
here to your usual prices for thu evening at
least J. c. Brown
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

Ga > = REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR RE-
SOC turn of brown mare, years old. Is hands,
left front knee swolien open-end spring buggy red
leather cushion. TO TALBOT & THOMAS, T6la
South Meridian street,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
Pushing Him to- the Wall.

Atlanta Constitution.
VIII Mr.. Lowell deny that he said that her
Majesty, the Queen of England and Empress of
all the Indies, including Upper Burmah, is old
aud tough?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

EVERYONE who has once used DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup invariably resorts to it IN subsequent at
tacks of colds, coughs etc. Price % cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFTCl

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, A. NJ
Special Indications fog Twenty-four Hours
from A. M. for Indiana-Fair, weather, except
in the northern portion. local rains; slightly
cooler
For West Virginia and Ohio-Fair weather,
nearly stationary temperatures; southerly winds.
For Indiana and Iilinois-Far weather, except
in the northern portion, local rains; slightly
coolers winds generally southerly.
For Eastern Michigan-Fair weather in the
eastern portion; local rains in the western por-
ton; cooler southwesterly winds.
For Wisconsin and Western Michigan-Local
rains followed by fair cooler weather; winds
shifting to westerly.
Local Observations.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. L.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
What We Are Here For.

PhlIAUeIphIa heCOrd.
The highest aim in popular government should
be to secure to the citizen the largest share of
personal liberty compatible with the general
welfare and security
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
The Appetite

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Twas great sufferer from Dyspepsia
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

Germans hold that potato salad without garlic
81 no potato salad at all and beneath notice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

nor SALES. 900 ACRES OF LAND, AT AND
Il around Reagsns station, the E. T., V. & G.
railroad, about midway between Knoxville and Chat
tanoogA four miles south of Sweetwater, in the cele
brated Sweetwater valley. Average price about $50
per acre A great many things combine to make this
one of the very best places to establish colony and
town. Address LENOER REAGAN, Box 49, Sweet
water East Tennessee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02

WILL - oaI .11 a. l9bhAI sALE, ~ IL ;e 90
calves and graded stock, at the Upton Hammond
farm the MillersyIe pike, Wednesday morning,
November 3, at 10 o'clock. credit Of nine months
will be given to acceptable parties on banable paper
JOS A. MOORE.
Conveyances will be found at the end of the College.
avenue street-car line.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A FURNACE. USED TO HEAT THE
e large counting-room lately. occupied by the
Times newspaper. It has been used but one season;
will be sold cheap. Apply to w. R. HOLLOWAY Nc
Donald 8 Buffers Block North Pennsylvania street.