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THE ORUOIFIXION.

THE MANNER OF EXECUTION
cifixion was lingering and torturous death.
The cross, the instrument of this terrible
punishment, is too familiar to Christians to
need description. By JESUS death the cross
has been transformed from an instrument
of torture and death into a symbol of faith
and love and sign of virtue and honor.]
Concerning the manner of execution We
quote the following:
Those condemned to the cross must first
be scourged; then bear their own cross, also
a tablet upon their breast stating their crime,
as far as the place of execution, which lay
outside the city, upon thronged highway,
or upon some exposed spot that the crucited
criminals might be Knocked and at the same
time inspire terror. When they had reached
this place of execution they were stripped,
and after the Supplying draught was admin
istered, they were nailed to the cross, which
had been previously erected, and above which
was placed an inscription. The arms were
extended and fastened to the CROSS beam.
The body rested upon peg in the center IN
a riding manner, which prevented the hands
from being torn through, and allowing the
persons to fall. The feet, TOO, were fastened.
-Lange's Commentary on Matthew.
There is an ancient tradition perpetuated
by Lightfoot that benevolent society was
maintained by the wealthy women of Jeru-
salem for the purpose of providing stupe-
flying drink, prepared with wine and worm
wood, or some other opiate, TO be admins
tered to the condemned Immediately before
their execution, to deaden their sensibilities
and 30 relieve their sufferings. May not
some of the women who are reported to have
I'll 10 Of
manifesting feelings of deep sorrow and
sympathy (Luke xiii. q, 28), have been
daughters of jerusalem" who were mem
bers of this noble guild2 This bitter (gall)
medicated wine having been offered to JESUS,
he declined it, choosing, no doubt, to endure
the torturous death with all his faculties
alive and active. We may believe, however,
that the touch of humanity given in the offer
of the narcotic drink was indeed a medicine
for his afflicted soul, which he profoundly
appreciated and which was duly recognized.
On the way to the place of execution, moved
by the "women who lamented and bewailed, -
and always more thoughtful of others than
of himself, his pathetic soul seeing the
bloody harvest which would be reaped in the
coming days from the seed of that day g
wicked sowing, he turned and said, Weep
notfor me, but for your children and your
selves" He was ever thoughtful to recog-
nize and reward every act of kindness and
sympathy shown hip.
2. The clothing of the condemned being
the perquisite of the officers who accom-
plished the execution, they divided the gar
ments of JESUS among them, casting lots
(dice) to determine the ownership of his
seamless undergarment or tunie (see John
xix. %, Revised Version), while they guarded
their victim, watching while he lived and
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be cloud of vapor which often precedes an
earthquake.-ReU. L. r.. Paige, ID. D., Com
mentary on the New Testament"
THE END.-At about the ninth hour, or
p. NJ, having hung upon the cross about six
hours, JESUS is reported to have uttered in a
loud voice the first line of the twenty second
Psalm, which was familiar to all devout
Jews. 1t may have been recited by JESUS as
devout exercise for his own comfort, or to
bring it to the attention of the Jews in con-
nection with the scenes being enacted. The
Psalm is strikingly applicable to the occa-
sion. The priests and rabbis when ridlcul-
ing him employed reference to verse t43)
and the executioners while guarding their
victim fulfilled verse IS 1857. In the Hebrew,
which JESUS employed, the word for COP Is
EEL" or ELI" which the Roman guard ap-
pear to have mistaken for "Elijah, the great
Hebrew prophet, of whom they had probably
heard. The Jews would not have go misun-
derstood, except in mockery. One elevated
a sponge saturated with sour wine, the COM
mon drink of the people, which the soldiers
had probably provided for their use, to his
lips, evidently to relieve his suffering and
quench his thirst John xix. 2S); the rest said,
"Don't do it Let bel, wait and see If Elijah
will come to save him." They may have
thought he was preparing to be miraculously
delivered John says that when he received
the drink he said, {" 1t is finished" and ex-
PRED. Luke adds that he cried with loud
voice, Father, into thy hands commit my
spirit" and surrendered his spirit. Having
committed himself to GoD in life, to Him
also he committed his spirit in death. de Is
our example.
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LOOK THE GROUND OVER.

To enable all parties interested to visit
the rich country reached by the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway system, and familiar
ize themselves with the magnificent oppor-
tunities offered for settlement and invest
ment, the Northwestern company will at fire.
quent intervals during the months of March,
April, May and June, sell land excursion
tickets from all principal points in Iowa,
Minnesota, Dakota and Nebraska, at the
very low rate of one fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be good for return passage
any time within thirty days from date OF
sale, and will be good for stop-over on the
going trip. For full particulars apply to the
nearest ticket agent, or address E. P. Wilson
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
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SPLENDID OPPORTU MITES.

The country reached by the lines of
the great Chicago and Northwestern
Railway system offers exceptional in
ducements to persons Of moderate
means seeking new homes and to the
capitalists, desirons of making safe
and productive investment.
At frequent intervals, during the
months of March, April, May and June
the Northwestern Company will sell
land excursion tickets to points in Da-
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the round trip.
This liberal arrangement offers an
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that line.
Rates and full particulars can be OBJ
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ticket agent or by addressing the Gen
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JIM. Whitman, General Manager.
H. G. Wicker, Traffic Manager.
E. P. Wilson, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
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A SQUARE srArrMrNr BY A oARpENrrn.

For years have had a chest trouble amoant
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by the use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
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He ADJ: My recovery, which is now on a
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In @emnriann.

THIS column is placed at the disposal of our
readers for the record of bereavement. 1t
is necessary that memorial tributes should
be printed in a condensed form. giving only
the outline facts in the life of the departed.
Obituaries exceeding a certain space will be
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rule. Poetry, original or selected, is never
printed in this column. -EDIToR.l
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Court Note.

Indulge Gardeners court yesterday
the day was taken up in the trial OF
the case of Weyse vs. Wilson. The
evidence was TO the effect that some
weeks ago MIR. o. G. Weyso placed in
the hands of q. W. .McCurdy horse,
with the understanding that he should
break the horse to work In a vehicle.
After q reasonable time Weyse de-
manded possession OF the animal, and
was told that it was in 7. f. Wilson'S
livery st, bic. Upon applying at that
place, he ioond the livery man was
holding the horse for the feed and
etabling bill, amounting TO $2b, which
was refused, and suit OF replevin in.
stituted. The jury returned verdict
in favor OF defendant in the SUM OF
sos and costs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-06
The Pavilion.

AZ Hazards Pavilion last night Edet
Lynae was produeed by the Webster
Brady Combination to q good house,
the weather and all things considered.
1t will be reproduced tonight, and
al the Saturday matinee, AMI then
will he replaced by Under the Gds'ight,
which will close the season on Sunday
evening. Special scenery is prepared
for the production Of this beautiful
spectacle. Miss Tittel is play
ing "Lady Isabel in much
better style than many artistea whose
names have become more famous in
connection with the role. Bnt Miss
Oharlotte's name will be placed as
high on the roll as theirs all in good
Emo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-06
Criminal NNfnS.

The examination OF Joseph Lansing
was continued TIL January 9Th ut
8 80 A. NJ.
George THOMPSON was arrested yes
terdsy afternoon on suspicion on Ala
media street by Officer Dunn.
Herbert Baird was yesterday sent
to the county jail from San Jose for
fifteen days for misdemeanor.
The examination OF All Sing, for
assault with deadly weapon, was
continued till Monday, January 9th.
X. T. Aflngham last night stole o
bottle OF wine from Woollacott's
Sample Room, Spring street, and was
arrested on Commercial street by Off
Ger p. Reel.
The examination of Edwin Wegfant
and Wiilen Moreno, for resisting an
officer, was set for Saturday, January
9TH, ut 0 80 \. NJ. with bail fixed at
the sum Of $40 each.
Walter West end W. H. Durand
were arrested last night on Alameda
street by Officers Jetfrles and Bowler
for stealing some clothing. They
were taken to the police station and
booked for petit larceny.
Mort Miller and j. G. Burns, WHO
were arrested by Officer Sheets Ion
disturbing the peace, were examined
yesterday before Judge Austin. Mil
Ter was discharged and Borns com.
mitted to twenty-five days inprison'
ment in default Of $25 fire.
Charles Cavanaugh was arrested
Yesterday mo ming on San Fernando
street BY Officer Wheaton. 1t appears
that Cavanaugb bur- ia lied q lodg NJ
house near the Southern Pacific depot
having stolen q suit OF clothes and 3
yalise. When arres'ed he was wear.
ing some OF the clothes.
DR.. Fellows yesterday appeared be.
fore Judge Austin and prayed for the
payment Of $3.50 for professional ser.
vices rendered to F. A. Gibson. Both
gentlemen wero represented by coun-
sci. His Honor, after hearing argu
ment, granted the prayer Of DR.. Eel
lows, and ordered the payment OF $3.50
and costs.
Yesterday morning two trunks were
found behind No 628 San Fernando
street. They were broken open and
the contents strewn around the place
One trunk had the following address
CITY Warehouse, Los Angeles," and
on the cover the name of Miss Kate
Evans. Last night a lady came and
identified tho trunks and stated that
several pairs Of shoes had been taken
but what else she could net then tell
Last night row occurred in the
city prison between Dan Mhhoney
the trnsty, and Dan Hase. Mahouey
was walking past Ha3e when he was
struck violently in the face anC
knocked down. He managed 20 gel
up AMI seiz-d hottie which he threw
at his assailant, however, missing hi
mark he then seized a stick, hut be
fore he could defend himself he wa
again knocked down and strucl
twice. Judge Austin, after hearing
both sides OF the case, sentenced Da!
Hase TO GO aavs' imnrisonmpnt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-06

fThe tenor OF communications appeafing
IN this column Is not necessarily enoorseu
by tic editor OF the HERALD. The writer
Who desires TO be heard in 1t should elTays
accompany his screed. with his full name
not necessarily for publication but as a
guarantee OF good faith.i
Los ANGELES, January 8, 1883.
FprroRs NERaLD--l hope that wont
intrnde upon your kindness by asking
yo1 for A little space in your honorable
paper Tor the privilege of attempting
to defend the rights OF respectable
and much esteemed gentleman. No
matter what business a man might be
called upon TO attend, think that he
has Il right to do so, as long as re
doess il lawfully and does justice to
everyone. refer to the meeting that
the honorable Board Of Police Com
missioners held Oh the 4th day OF Jan
uary, 1888, in regard to revok'ng
licenses of q certain class OF men that
were running saloons iii the limits OF
the city Of Los Angeles.
!, for one, nm thankful that they
passed such resolutions, for | never
allowed in my saloon any gambling,
any robheries; and furthermore, l
would DO pleased to have that honor
able body come to my place, and thev
viii be received as gentlemanly and
waited upon as well as in any place
that follows the liquor business.
I am almost sure that it is moth
ing but jealorsly and outside talk
thhat has brought my place and name
to the level of others places in the
eyes ofthe Board OF Commissioners.
II is needless to say that | could refer
that honorable body to all police Off
GERS that patrols my part of the city,
or to many attorneys-at-law, or to jus
tees of the peace, or, at last but not
least, to all my neighhors and custo-
mers. have been in the same bust
ness and at the same place for the last
seven years. without having the small
est blemish thrown upon my name.
Hoping you will consider me as q
gentleman, as / have been considered
in the past. remain,
Yours respectfully,
J. GRIMAUD.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-06

The German Ltdies' Benevolent
Society, at a meeting held Wednes.
dag afternoon at the pythinn Castle,
No. "a South Spring street, elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. J. Miner, re-
elected: Vice President, Mrs. G. Ja-
cohy; Secretary, Mrs. w. F. Grosser :
Treasurer, Mrs. j. Kuhrts. From
the reports OF the President and Sec
rotary it is learned that this society
has paid ont during the past year the
sum'of 1888 to the poor, and ha still
on hand the handsome sum OF $i006
in their treasury.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-06
EN.S,issci 1scE1rIEsl.

On Tuesday last ox-Chief of Police
Z. NJ. Mccarthy arrived in this city
after an absence of nearly three years.
On May IL, 1885, MIR. Mccarthy went
out OF Office under circumstances, the
memory OF which still fingers in the
minds OF all the residents OF the city
at that time. The facys concerning
his demeanor while in office are still
alluded to in connection with the po-
lice force and its conduct, 30 that he
has not been forgotten since he disap-
peared from the view of the public.