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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
SCIENTIFIC BREvITIEs.

American spruce is used for the sound
ing boards of pianos
The mines of Cornwall, England, are
said to be the deepest in the world.
BY a new process red paint is obtained
from the iron cinder of pudding furnaces
Palladium. which is whittier. more ductils
and more fusible than platinum. is, accord
ing to L'Electricien. being much used for
plating watch movements.
A large balloon reported to be in the
course of construction in France is in
tended to make Roadway against air cur
rents Of twenty-eight miles an hour. II
will be propelled by screw and have a
rudder.
In southern Florida occurs geological
deposit known as clay" but consisting Of
sand, clay and oxide of iron, which has
been found valuable and is coming into
use as a hard compact covering for the
sandy streets and sidewalks. It is spread
over these, sprinkled with water and then
rolled and soon becomes very hard. The
oxide of iron is supposed TO act as ce-
ment.
pile q hOdu and mind
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26

Va ~hoSSoOhhSNNNo Al oNA~A0SASS-
A justice OF the peace was newly APP
pointed and had not been fairly initiated
into the mysteries of his office. His
books had not been given him contain
ing the different legal forms. A couple
arrived very late one night and asked
TO be married. The old justice was nom
plussed, but did not like to admit it.
Accordingly he improvised a form to suit
the occasion:
He directed them to join hands and
said:
Woman, do you take this man?"
II do" said she.
do you take this girl?"
The man answered, IF can"
Then holding up his hand the justice
said:
Let the man who rules the thunder.
Never part this man and wife from sunder.
In one of the hill towns in New Eng
land a man was elected Justice of the
peace at the annual town meeting. Well
call him Jones for short. That night
Mr.. Jones was awakened from his Off
cial slumbers by a vigorous pounding on
the front door Hastily rising in his
robe de mutt he opened the door trifie
and asked what was wanted.
I'VE want to be married. said voice
from the darkness, "and quick, too, for
the old man is after us"
Jones pulled open the door and in
dicated the front room and disappeared
in the darkness. He emerged presently
with his trousers
Now" said he. 81 don't know the
form, but 1 suppose If 1 pronounce you
man and wife it will do. won't it?''
Certainly" said the groom" but
hurry"
We'll" said the Justice. 81 pronounce
you man and wife"
The words had just left his lips when
the door was violently thrown open and
the old man appeared to forbid the bans;
but ii was too late and he had to accept
the situation and take the young people
home with him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
Incredible.

He-"Miss Pnicephase is an odd creature
"a regular crank in fact Why, she ac-
tuallly thanked a gentleman for giving her
his seat in the street car
She-'Really, but IL is incredible"
He-"But you don't know Miss Pnice-
phase"
She-'T wasn't thinking of her. I was
thinking what you said about gentleman
giving up his seat."-Boston Transcript.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
All Broken Down.

Is 1t not sad 20 see so many young
men every day of whom this can be
said? Young man, take my advice.
Stop all indiscretions which you have
practiced, keep good hours. retire early,
and build up your shattered system by
using Sulphur Bitters. which will cure
you.-Old Physician.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
Justly Rewarded.

Storekeeper (to office boy)-"Look here.
vounp man YOU have been gone two hours
mailing that one letter at the postoff1ce.
What kept you so long,?
stamps sir.
Storekeeper-''My poor boy! That's too
bad. You shall have 70 cents more on Sat
urday. Boston Courier.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
QUEER WEDDING STORIES.
GOOD ANECDOTES CONCERNING MAR
RAGE CEREMONIES.

Funny stories That Come from New
EngIand's HiIIs-A ParsOn Whose
Marriage Fee Was n Barrel of Beans
How "A Young Couple "Headed or
the Old GentIeman-Other Stories.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
Playing Cards.

You can obtain a pack of best quality
playing cards by sending fifteen cents in
postage to r. S. EUSTIS, Genl Pass.
ACT. c.. Il. & q. II. r.. Chicago. Ill.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
THE VERY LATEST STYLE.
IS WHAT EVERYBODY, OLD AND
YOUNG, Is AFTER.

Why the Tyrant Fashion Is Allowed
to TyranniEe-If Your Clothes Are
Out of style You Go 10 Extremes
i'm Fashion You Will BE stared At,
So Try to Strike Happy Medium.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26

Women with pale. colorless faces. who
feel weak and discouraged, will receive
both mental and bodily vigor by using
Carriers Little Liver Pills.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26
A DETECTIVES ROMANCE.
HOW HE WON A GOOD WIFE WITH
CARDS AND wINCHEsTERs.

History of Bloody Cabin-A Long
Death Trail Left I'm the Australian
Bush When Jack Homestead Bore
Away His Bride-The Girls Rescue.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26

Ministers sometimes have strange ex-
periences at weddings. An old minister
became reminiscent at one time and re-
lated some very amusing experiences of
his own and others which had come I'M
der his observation regarding weddings,
accidents and incidents connected
Herewith and the strange fees clergy
men sometimes receive for performing
the ceremony. The queerest expert
ences are credited to New England, and
there is little question about that being
the birthplace of very many peculiar
occurrences respecting weddings. The
Unborn closeness of the people and the
extremely frugal habits of the young.
as we'll as the old, has been the cause
of the bestowaI of some of the queerest
wedding fees mortal man ever con-
ceived.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26

performed. The descendants of that
couple have been among the first people
of Massachusetts for generations.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26

Toll bridges have not gone out Of date
in that part of the country, and the
Connecticut river is bridged with toll
bridges all the way between Vermont
and New Hampshire with the excep-
ton of few towns. One dominic
united a pair from the opposite side of
the river, and was handed an envelope
containing the fee. After the couple had
gone he opened it and found that he had
been given a toll ticket valued at about
2 cents 1t might have been hint for
him 10 go over yonder before many
days, or as soon of the honeymoon
wore off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The public schools will be given hoii-
day on Monday.
benjamin Harrison is the only OK
President now living.
4 colorcd woman was found dead il
her heu III her nome near eolrosS this
morning.
Several buildings arc in the course
Of erection at Manassas, among them :,
bank building.
One of the aids in the parade in
Washington to-day named Calhoun, of
Texas, was thrown from his horse and
killed.
An electric car ran oft track yes
terday between this city and Mount
Vernon, and blocked the running of
cars for some time.
During the storm this morning one
of the trees in front of the Midland
Railroad office on Prince street wae
blown down aud hlocl;aded that street.
But few country people were in mar
ket to-day and consequently the sup
ply Of country produce was limited.
The butchers and hucksters, however,
had their usual supplies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Virginia Summer School o.
Ieihods, L. c. Glass, conductor, viii
hold its second session in Salem, con
mencing June Goth.
Friends of Mr.. S. Wexford Corbin, Of
King George county, are very hopeful
OF his appointment as Assistant Secre-
tary of Agriculture.
No definite arrangements have YET
been made for holding the convention
OF Southern Governors, called by Gov
ernor Fishback, of Arkansas, to meet in
Richmond April -.
Mr.. ". E. Coons, superintendent OF
public schools for Culpeper county, was
recently presented with q handsome
silver service by the teachers and
scholars of the public schools there.
Floyd Barker was convicted in the
Henry County Court of alleged crimi-
nal assault and given ten years term
in the peniteutiary, but Judge Hairs
ton set the verdict aside as not being
warranted by the evidence.
Col. Joseph A. Mutton, of the Second
Virginia regiment, died in Winchester
last night of double pneumonia. Col.
Mutton had only been sick q week. He
contracted his cold on the way to Rich
mond, where he had gone to arrange
for his regimentto attend the Inaugural
ton. During the late war he was SER
geant in Company F, Second Virginia
regiment, Stonewall bridgade.
Under authority of an act of the Gen
eral Assembly the Governor will soon
create State board Of health. This is
to consist of seven members, three of
whom are to be residents of Richmond.
The law under which this board is to
be raised makes no provision for the
compensation Of its members nor does
it allow any money for carrying on the
work which they are expected to per-
form. The chief object in appointing
this board is to take steps to prevent
the spread of cholera in the possible
event that it visits this country this
year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

Police REPoRT.-Last night was
rainy until about 1:30 o'clock, when it
began to snow. Two prisoners were at
the station house and fifteen itiuerants
were accommodated with quarters for
Che Gjght.
Mayor strauss this morning disposed
of the following eases
VIM. CODY, colored, arrested by Off
Ger Ferguson for fighting and CARRYING
pistol, was fined $50.
Nat Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officer Crump on suspicion of stealing
chickens, was in the absence Of cyl
deuce against him discharged.
VIM. James, colored, arrested by Off
Ger Arlington for disorderly conduct
and using bad language on the street,
was fined 81.
Lewis Steel, arrested by Officer Tay-
Tor for fast riding through the street
aud for disorderly conduct, was fined
81.
David Brown, arrested by officer
Webster for being drunk, was fined
$3.50.
Geoqgianna Lucas, arrested by officer
Iowison for drunken aud disorderly
conduct, was fined $3.50.
Edward Miller, white boy, charged
with stealing Il Bible, was discharged,
dc The party who made the complaint
refused 10 ptcSecgte him.
4 white man charged ~lth al IS
Sault was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

CONFERENCE.-The Cumberland
Times of the 9th ultimo publishes an
interesting account of the American
Coal Company's mine at Homecoming,
and pays high tribute TO the superin-
tendcnt of the company, Mr.. ]. II. Par
rott, formerly ofthis city Itsays:
Mr. J H. PARROT has been with the Ameri-
can Company for number of years He was
born in Fauquier county, Va. forty Yeas
ago graduated in pharmacy under DR.. sta
bier. at Alexandria, Va. and aftcrwartl COM
pletcd his studies IN mechanics and engineer
ing. Nineteen years old he became shipping
agent for the American company at Alexan-
dria, and in those days that position was no
Sinccurc, the company owning and operating
ll9 canal boats from this port TO Alexandria
After II years of faithful service there Mr.
PARROT became general agent of the conf ans
with his headquarters nj New York In
1SSS he was sent 10 LON oniug rs an as
Sistant To the late lainentcd A. Jackson Clark.
After the lattcr's death on April :, 1891, .Ir.
PARROT became superintendent of the entire
American Coal Companys property, and rap
;dly pushed to conclusion TIE improve.
mcnts which have placed his property in the
very front rank u progressive mine enter.
priSeS. He resides in the company's home.
and there dispenses that genial hospitality for
which Nirglnians are 50 famous"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

STRANGERS IN THE CITY.-During
the past few days numbers of strangers
who came on to witness the inaugural
ceremonies in Wa hington have been
provided with quarters in this city, and
never was the need OF q city directory
more sorely felt. People have reached
the city without the slightest idea OF
the location of their objective points,
and have been compelled to wander in
the streets in the night time in futile
efforts TO find the houses of those who
were TO entertain them, and were COM
PEELED to seek hotel accommodations.
In some cases they have gotten names
and streets wrong and no one is able to
put them on the right track The late
trains from Washington. iast night
landed numbers OF strangers here in
the rain and the difficulty they en-
countered in finding houses they had
been directed to was tantalizing, and
some ceased the hunt and proceeded to
hotels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

4 STEVENSON MAN.-Lewis Steel. OF
King George county, left his home
with his hose .a2tr?Gay morning and
embarked on the steamer Wakefield Ia
order to participate in the inaugu
ceremonies in Washington. but on The
way up the river he patrcnized the bar
TO such an extent that when the boat
reached this city he mounted his Buc(s
phalous and rode through the town as
fast as if he had been courier on the
staff Off general. The police couldn't
catch him, aud as hi. steed gal!oped
through the streets the tipsy rider tried
his lungs by hurahing for Stevenson
and denouncing Cleveland. About :
O'Clock hc appeared at the station
house and upon putting his head in the
door tried to talk, but his tongue being
too thick, he could do hut little in the
way Of articulation, The towering
form of Officer baylor was before him.
and ere Steel could make himself un
derstood the minion of the law seized
him and amid many protests walked
the astoni4hed individual Spanish
into cell. During the night lie cursed
and ravcd and threatened to bring his
case before Legislaturemcn,n rs he
called them. This morning Mayor
Strauss listened TO the ilimsy excuse.
he made for his conduct and fined
him 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

i SORE DISAPPOINTMENT The
weather was gloomy and threatening
yesterday, and many anxious persons
watched the heavens and vanes in hope
that boreal gale would set in and
bring forth the blue sky once more.
But though the wind changed often and
occasionally held from the clearing-up
quarter, the clouds refused to part and
day closed as gloomy or it had opened.
At night rain set in; still the majority
went 10 sleep indulgng the hope that
/ the traditional capriciousness OF March
might result in clear sunrise. Alas,
/ for human hopes When heads appear
ed at window panes this morning de-
preston marked every countenance as
the sad fact was realized that mother
earth during the night had been be-
GecIcd in carpet of immaculate white
aud that snowfiakes were still being
driven through the air by an unfriend-
ly northeast wind. 1t was damper to
many who had besn nurturing for sew
eral days the pleasing hopes of spend
lug the day in Washington and wit.
messing the installation of President
Cleveland As the morning advanced
al hopes of good weather tumbled as a
house of cards. Instead of growing
better it became decidedly worse The
snowfall grew in intensity, and a high
wind sent fakes In binding clouds III
every direction. But many, very many,
had grown desperate, so much so that
they determined to act the part of Ajax
and defy the elements, and strings of
persons of both sexes, young and Old,
wound their respective ways toward
boats and trains during the morning
hours. The city after y o'clock pre-
sented quiet appearance. Numbers
OF stores were closed and but few per-
sons were on the streets. A bleak
northwest wind had sprung up in the
meantime and business out-of doors was
transacted with no little difficulty. The
snow had previously ceased to fall, how
ever, but the heavens remained cloudy.
The late trains and boats carried large
numbers Of persons from this city who
desired to witness the pyrotechnic dis
play in Washington tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

CHARGED WITH STEALING A BIBLE
Edward Miller, youth who on one OF
two other occasions has been punished
for larcency, was again in the dock at
the police station this morning, this
time charged by 4 relative with steal
ing Il Bible. The prosecutor failing to
put in his appearance, Mayor Strauss
dismissed the accused with a reprimand
among other things telling him if he
had become enamored Of holy writ to
procure Il Bible honestly, read it care
fully and endeavor to live up to it re-
uuiremcntS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
List Of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re-
nainng in the Alexandria, Va, posioilice
March /.
Persona calling for letters will please say
they are advertised
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter Office
Banks. James Lewis, Miss Cora
Brent, Bertic Martin, Jane
Butler, Mrs Hannah Meade, Phil
Carter, Hunter Morrison, F c
Ceilings, c d Moran, F G
Colbert, Mrs Sallcy Noiiett. Truman
Furman, Mrs John Robinson. Willie
Gamgcr, Miss Hattie Ripple, Mrs Elenor
Garrett, Mrs George Shelton Miss Elenor
Gibson, Miss Jessie Stuart, Miss Josephine
Henson, John White. Stem
Huffman, Charley Williams, 6
Jackson, Mrs Abby Wilson. Richard
Justus, I.um Yates. The Misses -
Lane, Elenor
MISCELLANEOUS.
Suburban Title Co.
Park A0NEW. P. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

VISITING ORGANIzATIoNs.-The AL
andria Light Infantry, headed by the
Drum Corps, left here to-day for
Washington, as did also ST. Johns
Academy Cadets, to form part Of the
inaugural procession. Numbers ofpeo-
pie, Notwithstanding the inclement
weather, turned out 10 witness their
departure. All three of the organiza-
tons had full ranks and made a credit
able display. The Light Infantry went
up on the Arrowsmith nj - O'Clock
and the Cadets on the train during the
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
1 Sensational Story

has attracted attention lately but as q
matter of fact the public has also de.
voted time to things substantial, ijudg-
Ing by Tie unprecedented sale of the
Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed
Milk. Uncqualled as food for infants.
Sold by Grocers and Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. March 1.-The stock market
opened with some show of animation this
morning, but soon rclapscd into positive dull
ness. The unfavorabyc outlook Of the money
situation prevented buying for the long ac-
count, and prices dropped slowly, though
steadily without the development of any feat.
ure of interest At II o'clock tho market
was quiet and heavy at about the lowest
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

TO the excruciating pains of neural
sia Salvation Oil gives almost instant
relief.-Mr. Chas. E. Norris, Bee Camp,
Ind, writes II had such severe at
tack of neuralgia that 1 could not rest
FIVE minutes during the day CT night.
was requested to. y.se salvation Oil
and must say, obtained instant re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
Glad Tidines.

The grand specific for the prevailing mala-
dy OF the age, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint,
rheumatism, Costiveness, General Debility,
etc, is Bacon's Celery Cure. This great
herbal tonic stimulates the di.e.tive organs.
regulates the Liver arii restores the system
to vigorous aealth and energies. Samples
free. Large packages SOC. Sold by E. s.
Leadbeater s. Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
A NEW DEPARTURE
LADIES WRAPPERS

Having secured the exclusive
agency for Alexandria of one of the
largest manufacturers of ladies,
wrappers in the United States, we
are enabled to offer you an exclusive
variety of these goods al a small ad-
vance over manufacturer cost. This
is a new departure for US, and to Sc
cure the agency we were compelled
to ObIigate ourselves to consume a
large quantity but we have no fears
of not being able TO live up to our
contract, as prices at which we are
selling them will make them go with
a rush. They are well made and
good fit, We ask you kindly to eX-
anime.
One lot made of Percalle Csc.
One lot made of Simpsons Cali
Goes, Grays and Second MORNINGS,
all fast cOlOrs, CSC.
One lot made made of fine Dress
Ginghams Sl.25, and one lot at
$3.50. All sizes and styles.
One case each WamSutta Sheet
ingS and Pillow Case COttOns in
remnants, lengths from 2 yards to .
yards.
"a wide l2ac, worth l6c.
81 wide 22c, worth 2Sc.
lO-4 wide l5c, worth 35c.
Isaac Biichbergg,.
u
KING AND ROYAL SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

FINED TWENTY DoLLARs.-Francis
Colby, colored, of Charles county, Md,
passenger on the steamer Wakefield,
became involved in difficulty while
the steamer was at her dock in this
city yesterday, \ telephone message
was sent 10 the station house for pc
liceman and Officer Ferguson respond
ed and arrested CODY. This morning.
as is said to be generally the case when
disturbances occur at that wharf, those
who made the complaint and witnessed
the difficulty failed to appear. Cody,
however, had been searched at the sta
ton house and a loaded revolver found
on him. Mayor Strauss this morning
dismissed the charge of disorderly con-
duct and fined him $50 for carrying
concealed weapons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
New Spring Attractions.

This week we show an attractive opening of Llama
Cloths choice soft fabric meeting with large sales among
the choice retail trade Coorng and designs very attractive
at the low price of Hc
Irish Lawns meeting with large sale The price has
been already advanced by the manufacturers we have
cured some choice patterns and will sell them at
line of fine Zephyr Ginghams, quality the low
price of sc.
An advance offering of Outing Shirts We purchased
very great bargain small lot of Laundered Outing Shirts
which offer at the low price of 100
Our line of Embroderes has been selected with great care
The patterns particularly attractive and the qualities
sidered the prices very low
We still continue clearing sale of goods and
the prices on these represent great saving you goods
equally as desirable many fabrics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04
morning.

In the last stages of consumption,
when tubercles have formed, and the
disintegraticn Of the lung tissues goes
rapidly on, nothing can DE done hut to
smooth the unfortunate sufferers way
to the grave. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
the old reliable remedy, promotes easy
eXpectoration, thereby giving relief
and comfort to the patient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

DEATH OF DR. TAYLoR.-Dr. Archi-
bald Taylor Gied at his home on King
street. near Patrick, yesterday evening
of blood poisoning after Il long illness,
aged 81 years. DIR. Taylor was born in
Gloucester county. and was grandson
Of Gen. Robert Taylor, who was in
command Of the defences of Norfolk in
the war of 1912. lie was graduate of
the University Of Virginia and also of
the Medical College of the University
of Pennsylvania. He served as surgeon
in the .. 5. army when q young man,
and at the breaking out of the war re-
signed 10 enter the Confederate SER
vice, serving as surgeon till the close of
hostilities. About fifteen years ago,
owing TO ill-hca!th, he gave up the
practice of medicine and for time
lived in Richmond, subsequently re
moving 10 Charlottesville. About two
years since ne removed with his family
to this city where he made many
friends. DR.. Taylor married q Miss
Fauntleroy and leaves a widow aud
two SGlc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-04

The Il. s, il. L. II. Co. has inst conn
pleted mammoth water tank near the
Culpeper depot, holding Il. 500 gallons
OF water. The foundation for this tank
w;is laid several years since.