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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-28
TrOusseau, Not Trousers.


From the Washington Critic
Daniel. /" remarked the President
as severe and warlike expression
fell into line across bis face
Yes, SIRE" responded the private
secretary.
II should like to kin q newspaper
man this morning, Daniel.n .
1T would be murder, sire.n
Unsuitable homicide only, Daniel. y
Possibly. sire. !"
did you see that article Yesterday
10 the papers, Daniel, on the Wed.
ding Trousers?n
Not Trousers sire. Trousseau:
Wedding Trousseau.
WAS that ii, Daniell Well.
didn't have my glasses on and mere-
lY glanced at it. Bot. Daniel
when Bissell brought mine there
were trouse rs 10 it, and"
"But, sire /" interrupted Daniel.
Let 1t go. Daniel. Let il 90. y ex-
claimed the President "You can't
teach old dogs new tricks, Daniel:
ADD. Daniel, II had this thing to do
over again I'D commence twenty-five
years sooner.n
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-05-28

We 0ill insert in this column Gdpertise-
aaents ef Wants, For Rent T0s Sale, Lost,
Found. DO, not ezesdis6 four lines. One
Week, or less. for 2S Ovts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

Mrs. STEWARDS WEALTH. Mrs. Stew.
arts wealth was estimated 10 be consider.
ably moro than 100000. 1t is not
known what disrc she has directed TO
be made ofit, but an intimate friend of the
deceased states th&t the palatial residence at
ThIry-tourth street and Fifth avenue has
been left to the city for the purposes of o
public art gallery. The eilt Includes the
famous art works now in the house. AS
Mrs. Stewart has! only distant relatives it
supposed that large share of her estate
will so 10 Judge Hilton, who has had full
management Of the va,ious and widely scat
tered properties since Mr. Stewards death,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

PGasoNAL--Mr. w B Daingerfeld and
'i''y, have removed from Fairfax county
| t" ;::js' city, a::i now occupy their handsome
residence Gn the coraer of Washington and
Cameron streets.
Mrs II. L. Pelouze Of Richmond, was in
the city yesterday on visit TO friends
Ar. George I. Thomas, formerly OF This
city. III. Of late years of Atlanta, GA, has
returned to R'chmond. where lie cnutem-
i'iatrs residing in future.
DJcI"'s Brown and O'Brien will leave
i,:''c to might for Frederick sburg, to attend
ia" Lrc.lnG If the State Medical Conven-
t!Dn.
NJ. ". p. Mcknight left here this morn.
nag for nip to Philadel phia and New York
and viii hc gone aboGt a week
Col. +. i. Smith has returned from visit
10 hanyiilc.
Mr. Samnrl Puiman, having rented his
!n:'i III iair;ax county, has removed to
!;i7 ,i;r nnd rented bouse on Patrick
street tTo;m Mr. f. PaG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26
LGCAH. BREVETIES.

Inore will be special meeting of tina \.
M. {. a. held to night
The regular semi monthly meeting of the
City Council will he held tonight
There was slight shower of rain to day,
but scarcely enough to lay the dnst.
The employees of the W., o. & ". r R.
were to-day paid oil for the month of SEP
TENDER.
So far this has been the dryest October on
record, only six hunGredths Of an inch OF
rain having fallen.
Mr.. +. J. Lewis has sold to Mr.. M. B. Har-
low lot on the west side of Patrick street,
between Princess and Oronoco, for SO.
A meeting OF the City Democratic Com
mittee will be held at the office Of Mr.. K
kemper tomorrow night. 10 mako arrange
ments for the election To be held on Tuesday
next.
1t is thought very likely that the entire
force of worEmen recently discharged from
the Washington navy yard will be taken
back eventually, bu. it will be at least from
four to six months before the contemplated
work Is well under way, and no appoint
ments will be made in the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26
OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE MAILS

Northern mails close III 7:3O aud 9:3O a. In
12:3O, G:3O and T:35 p III. Open at $50 a. NJ,
100 III. and G:30 p. ~
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at 5: As
and 1O:A5 a. M, 4:15 p. m. Omen at $50 and
1920 -. II.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va,
close at T:t5 and 100 a. IN. and 900 n. m.
Open at $50 a. H. and 300 p m. and S45 D. M
Western mails close at 415 and 1856 D. m.
Open at $50 a m, 1900 NJ, 300 and 6:3O D. m.
Washington, d. c.. mails close at 1870 and $50
a. m, 1870, 4:3O $50 and 1876 T.. IN. Open at
S3Oand 10:3Oa. ~, 300 H., 300, $50 and
700 p III.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va. mails close Mt
S:45 a. NJ. and 4 p. IN. Open at 9:15 a. m. and
GOO p. III.
Manassas Division mails close at 2:10 p. m.
and 100 p. m. Open at 1870 q. NJ
Office 1lours-Open at $50 n. III. Close at $50
p. IN. Open at G:3O y. III. Close at 7 y. m.
Sunday Hours-Opcn at 900 e. H. Close at
$50 Il. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

ECClDEEr Mr. Frank Cox, son of Mr..
Charles Cox. ~ employee on the A. & F.
railway, "hiln working on n bridge near
o"*";:"", Yesterday, hy the giving way Of
chain or bolt vas precipitated to the
grnun! n"'! quite severely hurt. He was
brought :" his hone in this city last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

r-Il!.lhIa 'o'A' ''' " '' "'''u
".,lief weather. ----
.,, The many friends and acquain-
Da''Iilf Mrs Ruth Bryant, wife of Captain
l1-st'. .,, Hryant, were grieved this morning
hsTpr ~ her death which occurred i'm ST.
q Aen' uom., in Richmond, last night. Mrs.
la'e. b,I been ia delicate health for some
D!sD.n Of late decided symptoms Of a pull
:I ',rr trouol, had been noticeable, but it
>'1' 'h',npht and hoped that at It. Lnke's
g.! -, -. nader the immediate care Of DR.. Nc
a9"',i lr,hsrr ~. had been advised 10 20 by
r'" ,Ib,.Irjar- the prog ess Of the malaHs
~ t'a :. car,i,ed II "ot cilrctuail. crad;Hl
D. C,o,r..y, however, Ia all hopes, in
3D. n improving, the deceased rather
'''1' rar.r, unIil last uisht when death
.F%, her from further aatlerings and "thr
nee. .o,u.!~,t urtn God who gave it," Mrs
;.,''. wps Tie daughter o; Mr. II. L. C!ag
"."| -. ,ur weli-kUown citizens, anG
~ !af-- cr*!e o. friends and Acqua'n
' '' ne leaves six children. Her hug
:,,l CAPTAIN Bryant, went with her 10
p ',,,S,,ord and wAs by her size when The
,r reed :rau. H. earthly tabernacle. pass
3, ,'o,r this Val" cf teaIs into The rcaims u
f'...rIa,,.. The nill Iced family and :o-
',,i,.s a.,a n %"ar;'rl' sympathy of ,a'.
'',.,.. r.s.uuut;y. TEr remains wore
'..l ~ home this morning 10: i:;rrrieEt
On T.u.dN
n. I.ha Eu,', father Of Dr.. d. VI. Rust.
..,.j. ri,a, dl~d ou sunday lat al his late
,.a,tr. II W,-'mor land county. va,
...i aa,a. - letrs. The dcct ased WAS
-. ..i,aou ua. only throughout h $ cnu"iy
h., ,a 81 .!,l4 see On, an VAS respects! ny
.ns.. EHgw hjm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

rRE2ESrNrloT.-Several gentlemen from
iaI' city went to Washington last night,
aud We're present Mt Freundes Mt the pres
tn'a.l"n hy the Knights Templar Of the
D>iric' Of Columbia and Virginia, to Sir
MmStl Il. a. Parke, Of tho Pennsylvania
A"'T.aG, Of handsome silver punch bowl,
As = >shi token of their appreciation of his
many attentions to them on their recent
mp 10 =; Louis to attend the Grand Con-
cave Of Knights Templar. The presenta-
non II. WA made by Grand Commander of
Virginia /. \. Reed. Of this city, and Mr..
saFke responded in a manner suitable to
t ias occasion. 4 pleasant evening was spent
OyaIl present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

STOLEN HORSE RECovERED.-Mr. r. ID.
S4Is' OF West End, few days ago bought
morse from n stranger for which he paid
~ The man told such straight story
ABOUT The horse that the idea OF its having
%en stolen never occurred to Mr.. c., but
ss',e;0ay he ascertained to his cost that
Sacn vas the case and that the animal be-
;ylSe'i to man living near Manassas, who
Tau offered reward Of $50 for its recovery.
-.e no. 5 which was stolen one night last
' TEX Will he restored to its owner but the
1.- made his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

pn aaFFFolSTMENT.-Mr. James H. Hill was,
e,a IS y date of October is, appointed Gen
n;nsSage Agent of the Richmond and
nor r'''e Railroad Co, with Office at Rich
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

s,I HI9EE His LEG.-A Persian calling him.
;e ~. Nohsmmed Kahn, who has been loter-
~ ABOUT the city for some time past, last
" "E while drunk went to the house of a
N =, man named James Bird, on Frank.
~ ~ street, and tried to enter the house. Dur
,"t dispute with Bird, he either fell or
u aa> pushed from the step and broke his leg
~ was taken to the station house By officer
40 n,' =, when DIR. Jones was called in and
", .ue fractured bone, after which Kahn
'as sen. 10 the Intirmary for treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

,. N%,J,NI{ CoURT-Judge D. ". Chichester
t.sS'"1ag.-Com. vs.. Alfred Twyman, for
'',,'"y case continued till November term.
,.,,' ON: vs.. John Minor, for malicious as.
sn l'' Jury and verdict Of guilty of assault
in ~; -. battery and penalty fixed at one year
,n J',l and $40 fine. Verdict set aside on
rsn, 'ua, OF excess of penalty and prisoner
ZEN n 'nded to Jail.
~'u'l adjourned till 20 morrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

Z EW PERFUMERIES-Wc have just received
IN large and varied assortment OF Wright's
celebrated Extracts for the handkerchief which
We arc selling by the ounce or bottle Among
the odors can be found Jockey Club, Mary Stuart,
Violet, Stcphanotis Lily of the Valley, &c These
ExtIacls arc without doubt the hest that are
manufactured. For sale by
sn23 WAKEFIELD & HAIL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26
DRESS GOODS

this present extraordinary variety In nearly all classes Of
goods ladies aomade suits the styles for been
copied and have handsome line of Hair Stripes Checks Che
viot designs in wool and worsted very moderate prices We have
also the best Of Plain Goods and Notwithstanding the mark
ed advance in woolens offer superior lot Of dobe-w awool
cos and Plain Sutngs 50c Ga Tcot S5c We also have
large line of Striped Veve Pushes and wool nccs for vests panels
and combinations superior lines of Surah San Rhadames
and Cooed Silks Fancy Silks evening shades Sa
wide, 75c all silk Black and cooed Velvets.
impossible give than passing mention many goods
large line Scrm Fancy Scrm single and double-aced Cotton
Pushes for curtains mbeqns and uphose Fets 7lanbequns
and fancy work
Bargains Table Linens Napkins Towels ETC. Gsy about SO
dozen OF or 2Oc Towels left out of Dozen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26
4 IA Et!,

Continuing nimctytwo a"rc5.
SIX 1i!lc, irum Alexandria. Good barn. HOUSE
SO apply To WILLIAM ROGERS.
oct W Alryaudria Y,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26
LOCAL NEWS.

,.s,giuia local rains, norLhe sterly winds
. ,rrqt her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

Police REPORT. Last night wa mild
and clear until about 9 o'clock when it he
CAME cloudy. There were three prisoners
ard three loigers at the station house. Tie
mayor this morning disposed Of the follow
INK eases
No.iio Lee. colorel, nrrc-tad hg officer
brenncr for dsorderly conduct was lined s.
Acinda Bo3well, colored, arrested by
officers Bontz and Sherwood for di&ori@rly
ortDet was dis charged
Edward Burt, arrested by officers Grad;
aud Ffsass for Gisordcr|y conduct was iioei!
g.
VIM. Madison, coored. charged wish
,nootlrga pistol at Geo. Lucas on Sunday
evening last WAS fined 81.
jas, Bird, cclored charged with an assault
on MohAmmrd Kahn, WAS released till
wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

DEATH OF An ARCTIC EXPLORER VIZ
BAH. R,des, formerly Of this citT AMI per
.,.. tho last survivor Of the Kane Arctic
I,riition, died at the Lynchburg alm%
3-.a OF Saturday night and was buried on
,.glny. He had been sailor By pr0les-
900, soldier by adoption, and tailor by
:'c,cr. 4 correspondent from Lynchhurg
atlinG 20 the Richmond Dispatch says:
Roles. VINO was ahou: sixty i've years old
t4-c 10 this city from Alcxludr ia soon after the
Gsr u the war, and has ever s;nCc pursued thl
s-cs'ion of 4 clothes cleaner, tailor. &c. tie wAs
s.,5 gur .,raamt ii Elisha Kent klac tnr Chou
Dr. tratI" expedition: was ~ emhc Of G:c Seven
tsalb virginia regiment in the iatc war. - Il
T,sa.:oge,hor remarkable character His hah
Il cntrIbu'e,! - poverty that scut him to the
2'gse prepared hr the city for the indi.ont ahoaS
lire" weeks since. when sickness compelled him
4 SEEK an assistance he would have otherwise
2.r&d, Rtcs'E rc!a' ion OF his A:ct:c cxpct
rInc, 10 which have often listened, was Il lit
1FN,W M to tEc story as toil in better style h7
D. ksnr himself He was 4 kin y.disp,>ci man
aat dlci not having an enemy in the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

DREECH LOADING GUNS, fine quality. Shell
ID eiecting, Double action aud. other Pistols,
Loading Implements, Shells, Caps, Primers Wads
and other goods in same limo, will be sold ct low
and examine.
noy14 ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

t7oh1NA. so extensively advertised in the GA
IErGE, and the favorisc mcdci of the day,
il Tor sale hy
ort2! L. S. LEADBEATER & RRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

1 GRASS aud GRAIN SCYTHES, Hay Rskes
~ Grain Cradles and all other scasonable goods
in great variety 1T
irl1 JAS. +. CARLIN & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

?NE RE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

/ AIDES LO'F-NECK AND SHORT-SLEEVE
IL GAUI.. VESTS Tor 25c--grcntly below their
valuc-lt
icl6 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-26

CODA WATER.
~ l.. STABLER & CO.
Have nil the popular Syrups and Tonics with Go.
ia Water on Graught, such rs Pcon, Moxe's
:crve Fo"i, raspberry, Phosphate, Limeade, &c
Fresh supply OF Lines Just received my15
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
Thex Wanted Disabilitx Certificatas

Two former soldiers of the Thirty third Indiana,
from Johnson county, called on that regiments old
surgeon Dr. Bene.. yesterday. Each wanted a cer-
tifcate as to disability growing out of army service
The Doctor did not remember them, but one said
you ought to remember me. I am the man who
brought you turkey while you were at Savannah"
'That's lie," the Doctor afterwards explained
Nobody ever brought noe turkey and while at Sa-
vannah had nothing but blue beef and little rice
The other applicant remarked Don't remember
me9 Why, am the man you stopped on the march
and said to him. Put out your tongue did So and
you said, What red tongue You ought to be in the
hospital"
That was another lie, the Doctor continued as he
went on with his story. "Dr. McPheeters was with
the regiment at that time asked one of those men
why he had not applied for pension long before ths9
4 too poor, he replied: its mighty hard getting
along, with eleven children to feed"
II am too poor. also, said the other applicant.
But eleven children nothing I've got thirteen.
twelve of them born since the war" The Doctor gave
each certificate to the effect that he did not know
anything about their diseases.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
THE CITY In BRIEF.

gold watch was stolen from Daniel Henold at
the st. Charles Hotel last evening.
At meeting of the Metropolitan Police Board, last
evening, John Nelson, Republican. appointed
extra patrolman.
A baby five days old found on the doorstep at
No 162 West Maryland street. last night at clock
1t was taken to the Orphan Asylum.
f. A. W. Davis yesterday had his bond executor
of Charlotte Brnkmeyer's will approved It is for
$ZO.OOO, signed by Frank Landers surety.
The second inquest of lunacy Daniel O'Brien
suited in a verdict that he is sane The doctors say
ne IS near imbecity but that the great trouble is
total depravity.
Charles w. Michael, residing on North Delaware
street while lighting gasoline stove yesterday, had
his hand so badly burned that Of his fingers had
to be amputated
burned Tuesday night with all its conte Its. The
hre is supposed to have been ncendiary The loss is
estimated at 81 600 wholly covered by insurance.
During September Township Trustee Many received
334 applications for aid Or these he refused
seventy-seven. His expenditures for supplies fur
nlshed the poor were: For groceries, $494; coal,
$SO.o6, and wood, SLIPS.
Last evening, about 6 o'clock John J. Smith re-
siding at No. 293 West Michigan street. unhitched
his team from wagon loaded with lumber in front of
his house An hour after dark he went out to where
he had left the wagon and found it gone.
woman residing on West Ohio street was APP
preached by stranger that street about O'Clock
last night. and was insulted by him. Rebuking him.
he struck her in the face knocking her against the
fence. Her screams frightened him and he disap-
peared in the darkness
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to VIM. s..
Marsh and Jane " Hamlin, Harry Putnam and Can
| dace A. Boatman, Herman H. Martin and Anna G..
| Smith, Joel M Barnett and Spicy j. Antrim, James
Bennett and Mary Dorm, Samuel Goodall and Mamie
| Scott, John +. Steinmetz and Mary A. Kab, Herman
Behrman and Anna Timer.
Yesterday morning, at the corner of Illinois and
Market streets, Charles Perry stopped his dray
across the street-car tracks. causing blockade. He
refused to drive when requested to do So and
Charles McNlilen of the street-car company struck
his horses with whip. Perry threw. dray-pin at
him, and McMillen attacked the drayman with the
butt end Of whip, inActing several injuries. For
this he was arrested, but released bail fur
| nished by Colonel Johnson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
The Plymouth Institute.

The Plymouth Institute will hold its annual meet.
ing for the receiving of reports election of officers for
the coming year, and outline Of work, this evening
(Oct IL. at 7:45 o'clock, in the lecture-room of
Plymouth Church
From the report to be submitted, the following ex-
tracts made Total number of members, $50;
total number in classes, 200. Glasses have been
taught in French German, English literature general
literature, current history bookkeeping arth metic
algebra geometry free-hand drawing, mechanical
drawing, shorthand and Robert Browning These
will be continued this winter with the addition of
classes in Spanish, political economy and American
history The institute organized course of thirteen
historical lectures for young people, which averaged
thousand in attendance The second course will be
opened early in November. Open meetings have been
held for the study of Emerson Burns Victor Hugo,
and Henry D. Thoreau.
The institute is school for busy people. The
students are, for the most part young and WON
who at work. and have only their evenings Free
The teachers the best that can be had Instruc.
ton provided at the smallest possible cost in the
subjects which it most the young people of
the city to be acquainted WITH and thus tries to place
liberal education within the reach of all who are
willing to work hard for it. A cordial invitation is
given to all interested to attend the open meeting
The classes will begin next week, as far as possible
Any wishing to enter may make it known on the
evening of the meeting, at any time, by applying
at the church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
Millionaire Courtnev,s MONEY.

WILMINGTON, Sept 3O.-Martha Coughtrey, of
England to-day, through counsel filed in the Court of
from the estate of the late Henry Courtnev of the
firm of Swift & Courtney, match manufacturers. In
her petition Mrs Coughtrey claims to be the widow of
the late Henry B. Coughtrey, afterwards Courtney.
he left England to to the United States to
in the manufacture of matches he promised to send
stances would permit. He did not do this however,
and he ceased writing to her and she never saw
him again. Soon after he came here Mr.. Courtney
several million dollars to his widow and children here.
To-days courtproceed ngs probably the beginning
of long and bitter legal contest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
A Bloody Fight Between Farmers.

In the barn-yard of Andrew j. Sloan. young ten
ant farmer seven miles out the Michigan road,
about o'clock last night, difficulty occurred be-
tween his younger brother Frank and farm laborer,
John Bouvett. Andrew Sloan interfered telling
Bouvett to take of his size if he wished to fight
AT this Bouvet drew revolver and shot Sloan in the
abdomen. and firing again, struck him in the breast.
The wounded man was said to be in a very dangerous
condition. Bouvett told named Asher a
neighbor, tale connecting Frank Sloan with ayoung
woman to whom Asher paid attention. and this
brought about the trouble with Frank who called
him liar. Sergeant Lowe and Patrolman Brady
went out at midnight to arrest Bouvet who is some
thing of ne;ghborhood desperate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
Release of Confi,lenoe Men.

Anderson and Vansaack, the notorious confidence
men arrested couple of weeks since in tho act of
playing their game farmer Roe, of Malott Park,
are both at liberty. Moneyed friends from the
~\Asveral days since, and procured the necessary
bail 50, 900 each. Anderson was released Wednes.
day Sim Coy and Sam Perkins becoming his surety,
and yesterday friend of Vanslaacks who it is said
is the chairman of the Democratic State central com.
rnittee of Pennsylvania, went his bond. The per-
sonages who have come hero in behalf Of the men
claim to have barrels of money, and It is supposed
that the bonds will be defaulted good. healthy
sentence undoubtedly stares both in the face should
they stand trial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01

little concern over several ministers Of such teaching
not presenting their minutes this year.
Tie central book and tract committee reported
some apathy the part of members too limited
means and less than million pages printed the past
year, whereas they averaged nearly twice that. II
elected considerable comment The peace
committee made an encouraging report
upon the growth of arbitration among
all nations. It had expended $215.9O. and had
nearly SS437 in the treasury. 1t will be q special
subject Saturday
Allen Terrell appointed clerk for the session.
Evan @. Thornton and Levi Mills. assistant clerks.
and Isaac MI. Barrett messenger. Eli Jay, Daniel
Hill and Levi Jessup also appointed to assist the
clerk in arranging new business.
The matter of holding the Yearly Meeting month
earlier was referred to large committee for report
The capacity of Whites Manual Labor Institute
was reported largely increased and seventyone In
dian children In attendance
memorial to Sarah j. Smith, who was for eleven
years matron of the State Female Reformatory and
who died at Dublin last December, was read and or
dered printed for distribution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-01
Murdered and Thrown in a we,,.

PENNINGTON, Mo-, Sept. 3O.-A brutal and horri
bic murder of young woman named Annie Wealth,
daughter of a respectable German named Peter Wealth
committed in st. Genevieve county about sixteen
miles from this place, yesterday. While the mother
of the young woman was absent at neighbours and
the boys were at work in field went to she
house, murdered her and threw the body in well,
where it was found by the family Some of the fur
niture drawers were opened if robbery the OBJ
ject of the murder. A tramp who Mad been to the
house earlier in he day and had asked for something
to eat, is supposed to be the murderer. The officers
are now on his track, and should he be caught and
brought to this vicinity he will doubtless be lynched