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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
OFFICIAL.
To CITY TAX PAYERS.


~ COLLECTORS OFFICE, June 20, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills
for 1894 are now in the hands of the collect
ors. The attention Of parties interested is
respectfully called to the following extract
from the revenue bill Of that year.
Upon all bills paid in full by the 1st day
OF July, 1894, the Collectors Of Taxes shall
allow discount of ten per cent, and on all
bills paid By the 1st day of fSeptember, 1894,
they shall allow discount of five per cent.
and on all bills not paid on the 1st day of
December, 1894, there shall be assessed and
collected penalty of five per cent upon
the amount of said bills and on all bills
remaining unpaid on the 1st day of June
1895, damages at the rate of SIX per centum
per annum shall be paid
Tax payers would do well to call and pay
at once in order to avoid the rush and crowd
usually present Oh the last days in which the
discount is allowed. Bring list to make
sure you get bills for all your property, as the
collectors vii! not be responsible or allow the
discount after the time fixed by law.
?. +. GORMAN Collector Northern Dist.
A. I. COX, Collector Southern Dist.
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MEETINGS..


NOTICE is HEREBY given that general
AN meeting of the stockholders of the
WASHINGTON. OHIO AND WESTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY is hereby called by
the undersigned stockholders of said COM
pany, holding together onc-third (and more)
of its capital stock, and will be held at The
office of the Virginia Midland Railway Com
pany, 1909 Prime street, i'll the city of Alex.
andria, Va, on the 2sth DAY OF JUNE,
1894, at 10 o'clock 4. m. TO consider and act
upon such business as may he brought before
said meeting, including the sale of the WASH
INGTON. OHIO AND WESTERN RAIL.
ROAD, its franchises aud property to
such purchaser and on such terms and condi-
tiOns rs may then and there he determined. 4.
Dated New York, May %, 1894.
Signed
CHI. COSTER,
q. SHERMAN. Committee.
ANTHONY J. THOMAS.
rv06 ri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
By o'Neal & Lunt, Auctioners.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
By virtue of a decree of the Corporation
Court Of the city of Alexandria, Va, entered
in the chancery cause of r. T. Lucas jr and
F. 5. Lucas against Emma Lucas ct al, will
sell at public auction on
SATURDAY, JUNE 80, 1894,
at - o'clock noon, in front of the Royal
street entrance to the Market Building, in the
city of Alexandria, the following property in
the said city OF Alexandria; viz:
First. A LOT OF GROUND on the north
side of Wolfe street, beginning rs feet 2
inches west of Columbus street. and running
thence west on Wolfe street 10 feet 2 inches ;
thence north parallel with Columbus street
76 feet to an alley i feet wide thence west
on said alley 10 feet = inches, and thence in
a straight line to the beginning
Second A LOT OF GROUND adjoining
the above lot on the west improved by u
TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE, fronting Is
feet inches on Wolfe street and running
back the same width as in front T6 feet To
said feet alley.
Third. A LOT OF GROUND adjoining No.
> on the west and improved by TWO
STORY FRAME HOUSE fronting 13 feet Q
inches on Wolfe street and running back the
same width as in front 76 feet to said feet
alley.
Terms Of Sale Onc-third OF the purchase
money in cash. and the residue in two equal
payments at six and twelve months from day
OF sale the purchasers to give their notes for
deferred payments, which are to bear in
terest from the day Of sale; the title to be
retained until the whole of the purchase
money is paid, and all convcyancing at the
cost of the purchaser.
A. w. ARMSTRONG,
Commiccionor of GaJa
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NIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court of the city Of Alcxaa-
dria, on the 9th day of June. 1894.
J. L. Heisley, committee OF Henrietta Wright
VS.. Amelia Heislcy. Action of trespass on
the case; in assumpsit Damages Sl00.
Memo: The object of this suit is to recover
of the defendant the sum Of S3219S with
interest thereon from the 10th day Of Octo-
Der, 1893, till paid, and to attach and subject
TO the payment Of the same estate belonging
to the defendant in the possession of Burke &
Herbert, bankers, Alexandria, Va
The defendant. Amelia Hcslcy, not having
entered her appearance and given security ac-
cording to the act of Assembly and the rules
of this Court, and it appearing by affidavit
that she is nonresident OF this State
it is ordered. that said defendant appear here
within fifteen days after due publication OF
this order, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect her interest in this suit and that copy
of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper published in
the city of Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
of the Court House of this city. 4 COPY
teste:- JOHN 5. BEACH, Clerk.
K. Kempcr, p. O. je7 w4w
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SATURDAY,

the 10th day OF June, 1874,
in front of the ROYAL street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city Of Alexandria
Virginia, sell at public auction the following
real estate; TO wit:
First. A LOT OF GROUND with the two
story BRICK TENEMENT thereon situate at
the intersection Of the south side of Cameron
street with the east side OF Payne street, front
ing on Payne ! feet 10 inches and running
castwardly in depth so feet to ten-lcct al
ICY, with the use of said alley and appurtcn-
ances thereto belonging subject to An annual
rent of So, payable to the City Council Of
Alexandria on the first day of July in each
year. forever
Second. A LOT OF GROUND with the
two-story BRICK TENEN EMIT thereon, i'm
mcdiately adjoining the 6oye Oh the SOUTH
fronting on Payne street 13 feet 4 inches
and running eastwardiy depth 50 feet to a
tcn-feet alley. with the Use of said alley and
appurtenanccS thereto belonging. subject to an
annual rent Of 81, payable to the City ouncil
Of Alexandria, on the first day Of July in each
year. forever
Third A LOT OF GROUND with the two
story BRICK TENEMENT thereon immc-
diatey adjoining the above on the south,
fronting on Payne street Is feet inches, and
running castwardly in depth 50 feet to a 10
feet alley, with the use of said alley and APP
purtcnances thereto belonging subject TO an
annual rent Of 81, payable to the City Council
of Alexandria on the first day OF July in each
year, forever
Fourth. A LOT OF GROUND with the
two.story BRICK TENEMENT thereon, i'm
mediately adjoining the above on the south,
fronting on Payne street - feet 10i2 inches,
and running castwardly in depth 50 feet to a
n oil ,,.tth Of oil Il
appurtenances thereto belonging subject to an
annual rent Of 81, payable to the City Coun-
| ell of Alexandria, on the first day Of July in
| in each year, forever
Fifth A LOT OF GROUND with the
FRAME TWO-STORY TENEMENT there
on on the east side Of Fayctte street 154 feet
inches south Of King street; thence south
on Fayette street % feet inches; thence
castwardlv in depth LIB feet inches. more
| or less. subject to annual rent of 9l5.33i2
nayable yearly. forever to Mary Irwin, ar her
REPRESENTATIVES, in quarterly payments on the
22nd day of February, May, August and No.
Terms of sale: One.third of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale
and the residue in two equal install
ments at six aud twelve months from
the day of sale the deferred install
ments to bear interest at the rate OF SIX
per centum per annum, from the day Of sale
until payment, and to be secured by the notes
or bonds of the purchaser OF purchasers, with
approved personal security, and the retention
OF the title until the payment of the purchase
money in full. Conveyancing at the expense
of the purchasers.
ANTHONY w ARMSTRONG co.,,,-
JAMES r. CATION; 001''i' %
This is to certify that the commissioners
above named have executed bond with ap-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
;. W. HhIFID T NO4NU,
Commissioner Of Sale

l hereby certify that the bond required by
the decree for sale in K. r. Lucas, jr., and F.
S. Lucas VS.. Emma Lucas ct ais. has been
given by A. w Armstrong.
JOHNS. BEACH,
Clerk Of the Corporation Court of the city Of
Alexandria. ie15 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

DEFRIGERATORS.-Wc have received
1G from Muskegon, Michigan, large as
sortment of the celebrated ALASKA RE-
FRIGERATORS. If you want refrigerator
that will preserve meat and vegetables, and
keep milk and butter pure and sweet in the
sultriest weather, buy this make. We give
any guarantee that you can require, and will
furnish you with 3 number of references from
Alexandria purchasers.
E. J. MILLER & son,
Sole Agents,
BIZ King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

Clerks Office, Circuit Coat iiern,dria county !:
I his is to certify that James L. Cation, one
of the commissioners above named has exc
cuted bond with approved personal security
in the penalty of $50, coo, as required by de-
cree in the case of J. d. Small ct al. VS.. the
New National Brick Company.
Attest II. H. YOUNG,
ic1 Is cots Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
WHAT TO EAT?

We not only strive to make nice locking
goods but we are particular to see that all
our manufactures are pure, wholesome and
sweet.
Peoples Mixed, Palace Mixed,
Village Mixed, Profles,
BOOSTERS, zoos.
are new goods just being introduced through
the retail trade. Trya sample. They are made
by Alexandria mechanics and machinery in
an Alexandria building, taxed insured and re-
paired in Alexandria, with Alexandria capi-
tai; delivered i'll an Alexandria-niade wagon,
by an Alexandria man, who drives Alexan-
dria bought harness, fed and shod horses
and, advertised in Alexandria newspapers
If by any chance our representatives over
look you, a postal will insure your seeing
these goods and prompt service.
GEORGE r. HILL g. CO.,
feb3 If 216 to 222 n Lee Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

STEAMERS.

WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM
w PANY (LIMITED.)
FERRY SCHEDULE
On and after December 9th, 1898, and un-
til further notice the following ferry sched-
ule will be in force.
Leave Alexandria, foot of King street, at
80 7 so, s 30 9 30 10 80 and II so
a. M, ID so, 80, ? 80 3 80, a 30, 5 30
and 6 80 D. IN.
at 6 80, I so, so, 9 so, 10 30 and II 80
s.. m, u 80, 30. 30, 3 80, A 30. 8 30,
and 6 80 p. m. N B. Same schedule Sundays,
commencing 9 so p. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS-STEAM-
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
DAYS at ! 90 a. H., and Alexandria at %
a. m. for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
St. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
C. w. RIDLEY. General Manager.
JOHN &. PADGETvT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

hereby certify that A. w. Armstrong has
given the bond required by the decree for
sale in the chancery cause of James Duncan.
who sues, &c. against jams II. Wilkinson s
ct ais.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk
by j. 7. CALLAHAN, Depty Cl'k.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
MEDICINAL.
ESCAPED!

"Thcrc was Il numb.
creepy feeling in my
hands and | c e :. |
had 10 rub and beat
them unti]tllcy Were
sore I o partially
overcome theirdcad-
ness. Had Il strange
weakness in my back
and stomach. Physi-
cians d it was
creeping paralysis,
for which there WIS
no relief. ! doctorcda
year anda half with
out benefit. j Ii G II
,tcc6 Dr Miles Re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
LEGAL.
A DsIINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator on the
estate of MARY A. GRANT, late of the city
of Alexandria, Virginia, deceased, l hereby
notify all persons having claims against the
said estate to present them to me, duly au-
thenticatcd, for payment ali persons in
debted to said estate are requested to make
payment to me.
NJ. B. HARLOW,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
By R. F. Knox, Auctioncer.

4 y vi vi . . y y Il II . . = d
By virtue of decree of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the oath day of February, S9i, iii the chan
cery cause therein pending between L. II.
Remington and wife and others, complain
ants, and Thomas w Clarke and wife and
Others defendants, the undersigned will, at
- o'clock m on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
AUCTION SALES.
BY O'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers.

THE UNDERSIGNED, by virtue of the
Il power vested in him by the widow and
heirs at law of Daniel Groomc deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
Special Commissioner

This is to certify that K. Kemper, Special
Commissioner as above named, has executed
bond with approved security as required by
the decree rendered in the above mentioned
JOHN S. BEACH,
Clerk Of the Corporation Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

he DESIRABLE RESIDENCE. No. POI
north Washington street. All modern I'M
provements Apply to
je6 If F.. A. REED & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

s;orative Nervne, and was cured. Gained 10
pounds" s."-,Jamcs Kane, La Rue, O. Ncrvncis
SoM by alldruggists on po0tisf casr6Hfsc. or
sent by Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind. 81 q
N-oitlc,6forSj Free book lat druggists, or mail.
FOR SALE BY E. s. LEADBEATER & SONS
Alo~ond rio Lq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
MEDICINAL.
IijE RACE rs WOW

.ss -srr,s OF disease to enter the circulation
sf fire blood
Won ought to be germ proof against Grip,
Malaria. or Consumption; you will be-iI
y-i take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
-1,ttrv.
When your flesh is reduced below healthy
.r.ard. when you are troubled with PIN
~, and boilS. or if you have dizzy, weak and
aesS, Spells-itS best to heed the 1cC'1ling.
Ea.lG up Your strength, purify the blood,
a set al the organs of the body into ac-
u.s. by taking the Discovery It's guar
ri - benefit or cure all diseases resulting
u impure blood or inactive liver, or tbs
q. saey pa.d Is refunded
There's no case of Catarrh so hopeless that
nr Sages C0Nrrd Remedy cannot cure.
acop,ietors OF this medicine will pay
;-,J for any incurabie case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
THOMPSON & HILL,
ELECTRICIANS.

Electric Motors require no engineer, no
coal, no steam, no smoke, no grease, no dirt ;
automatic regulation and absolutely reliable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

We have arranged with the W., A & Mt. V.
R. w. Co., for supplying current and are
prepared to furnish motors from one-eighth to
ffty-horse power, for operating machinery of
every description. Get our prices.
my26 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23

MARINE AND STATIONARY ENGINES.
Blacksmithing and Steam Fitting. En-
ginecrs' and Machinists' Supplies and all sorts
of mill work and that connected with brick
work promptly executed. Repairing prompt
ly done. J. & 81. AITCHESON,
ny10 116 King st., Alexandria, Va.
UTMs MOORE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-06-23
MACHINERY.

ROBERT W. FRENCH.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17
Kitten by a Horse.

Black River Falls, Wis, May II
Iharlie Stein, Jr., sixteen years old, died
lis morning near the city with rabies
aused by being bitten by a vicious stall
on ou ned by William Babler. The horse
as bitten at least three other men,
mong them the owner.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17

For the Lake Madison Assembly
or lSSf-Celebrities and Special
Excursion Days.
Again the Lake Madison Chautauoua
Association is before the people with a
list OF attractions for the Assembly of
1894 fully equal to anything ever presen
ted on its already famous platform.
Prof II f Kraft, Phi d, principal OF the
Sioux City, Iowa, schools, will take charge
OF tn" Summer School Department. to
which have been added several new fea-
lures, including SwimmingS School. School
OF Athletics, and others, each being con-
Quoted by a specialist. Prof l. G Kratz,
OF Omaha, will conduct the Assembly
Chorus and give special instruction in
Voice Culture and Vocal Drill.
Miss G"nevi"ye Westerman, pianist.
Mrs Emma Myers will conduct the W c
I | school OF methods, and Sup't Hager
hay" charg" OF the { l. : Round Table,
arri,ted by eminent L SCstudents, who
will b" on the grounds during the assem-
bly,.
DR. + l. Parks. Of Atlanta, Gavin again
conduot a.. RhI. S.LnnI ,nJ -
Io.ti+r+o -; s..m.l I;...,+n., 1871 IT,"
y U...I ,-;n l.I
"". ~ ',.' l+''''' III 'le Lay
mans Congress. DP Ward will conduct
,i' Nu'''4S o'''oo' ->ori'ai' ailu the
G.l-.F 80 : ..s q
'"'"'"' Vi l o~tIIo,N1I VIII De ulu'r the
"l!''','" ~ l I'' II "ilpS''r'
''', u. i'a. '"',.'' vi MUSIC prime pat
"''"'' "'' '"''"> "''"H '"lc'r' 'o' VIII
''.0' " ''''''' u "''''" an" oI'Ile9tr"
mus" 'o' ''' "IS' Nv" "''AS' anu 'i' fCIl
h'-I"I''' h"'I'' "' "'o"N N.Y. VIII ne
l''S'"' "Q'''| the '"H' N''N' ne Nl"o'IN
'|""' l''.' VI il" VI" "''N' 'P'iI''I
anu 'I' N'9>'N Nl'Il'I"'"N an" "COPPER"
' '''I'II9'S' MISS A"H 'dI'I ana I"F "
N'"'"' H''"'~'N' anu N'''I"' "'I'IH "a
p'T''i', -, -,
y,
Ir,. y
Snwn ~ tho Iaodinw Iiyb+s ri the Inc-
+u,n nI,+form and thnir suhiocts are rs
f,rIov..
Sam Jones. the world renowned plat
form orator: James Clement Ambrose
will present "Tom and .'orry'' and "Give
I'm a Lift" Robert Mousse, OF Washing
ton, d c, Kings and Presidents and
''Dr JekyI and Mr. Hyde" Sanderson, is
Marriage a Failure" and washington
a. seen through an Iowan's spectacles;''
DR. Ell Eaton. OF Milwaukee, "The King
dom OF the Book" and 1.-The Witch OF
Endor;" Mrs Emma Cranmer, What is
Lacking" Thomas McClary, OF Minnea-
polls, "S]unshine in Labor" and "The Girl
| Lett Behind me-" DR. H A Delano, OF
Evanston, III, "The Philosophy OF Fail
,,ro" ord "Tbo Rattle and the Hour:"Rev
,rs+ir DoWolf .oTha GosneI Of theSpadp;',
NJ, nuFI porLo "Tbe Anolo-Saxon."
Dnos yo,nr of +ba rn;varsitv of s
n ..Dnmocrocv Of tbe Future:" DR. 4 4
wHit+, "S~rp.bino ""Moonshiue," and
.on +Ln Winr." Unrhart STANLEY Ranton
.u,u,H,, and uuoor+s of Oak."D DIR 4 ]
VIII t.Th,, ~, -, ,,nra,'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17
To Whom 1t May Concern:

All persons are hereby notified that /
will not be responsible for any debts on
tracted by M husband, Frank karstner
nor will | pay any bills contracted by
him. CHtisTlNA hAHsiNEn'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17
here will he an examination held at

There will he an examination held at
Andover on Friday, June LIST. Teachers
holding expired certificates, and all
those teaching upon permits should be
present at this examination. Please
make no excuses but come prepared to
do your best. H. "A BROWN
County Supt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17
SPECIAL MENTION Is MAD OF
SOUR LIGHTNING CHALK ART1ST,-

who will draw any picture requested during the time it takes to tell hi
The others on the program ar too we'll known to make special menti
necessary and their efforts on former occasions is a guarantee their respes
tive parts will be ably rendered. We take pleasure in extending a spec
invitation to each and every citizen and his family to attend-t viii ~
only assure your appreciation but will stimulate and encourage the mel
bers of the Company.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17
Teachers Examination.

Celebrated His Last Birthday.
Shell Lake, Wis, May 14.-John Lay
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-05-17

CHAUTAUOUA TALENT.

wonderful Array of Talent Engaged
For the Lake Madison Assembly
OF lS94-Celebrities and Special
Excursion Days.
The state herald., 1894-01-26

the reading room, an average Of 168
per day. The missionaries made 3, 053
calls in the interest Of the mission, and
1872 persons were treated at the dis
pensary.
The receipts for the year were
1858. SO, and the disbursements, So
1913, leaving a deficit Of $225.79.
The expenses include rent, salaries,
printing, fuel, light, repairs, tele-
phone, music, and $345 for the gos-
pei wagon.
An article Of this character, would
be incomplete without iitote extended
-.' 1870" to Dean Peck, the heart and
soul Of the organization, w va is still
young man. Dean Peck is an able and
earnest speaker, says what he means
and means what he says. An excel.
lent fecontcur, ana gifted with great
qualities Of heart and mind, ono needs
but to know him to understand that he
has et,tsted With an his power into Che
cause Of the poor aud unprecedented
The state herald., 1894-01-26

The young couple IN Dickens
Boots at the Holly ire. Inn have,
In the way OF precocity. been thrown
entirely into the shade by little
Indian boy and girl. who have Just
been tried ut the criminal sessions at
Berhampur on charge OF bigrmy.
The boy and girl. aged respectively
G and ., were Indicted for marrying.
the former being at the time. to the
knowledge OF tho bridegroom. al
rcady-undcr tho barbarous Indian
custom OF child betrothal--tiic wife
OF another As the act only allows
presumption OF death after s5ren
years continuous absence OF one Of
the parties. 1t was justly observed
that n bride ~ G could not possibly
plead that excuse. For three days
little Lill,h stood beside her fellow
blgnmlst In tho dock. while ,hcI,
respective parents woro charged
with abe.tlng their ofIense. Ultimate
ly tho jury returned a verdict OF
mot guilty" and. as local com
mcutator. says, "tho youngsters went
chcorily home again with the small
est possible conception OF what MI
tho bother was tb mt ~ condor
News.
The state herald., 1894-01-26

Tho task Of dcslphersng totally tinsuosf
characters appeared indfs, 70 b, II hopeless
one, and yet Il was successfully 5sAonipl'snsd
At the beginning OF tho present ec~tnry
Gsorg friedrich Grotcfcnd, of Hanover, Ger
many, discovered the key that was destined
10 uniprk the mysteries OF cnnclform writing.
SIN ITO obstacles we're great that br,ct Mt
every step tho tfuslry band Of pioneers who
struck out In tho path .ynneI BY Grotcfend
From !ahorionsy spelling ont tsss sofl, Ike
n child learning the alphHbrt tho dck'phcTs
ment gradually adva6..d. until to-day ssiiot'
ara reRd nm ordinary cuneifdr'n With almost
the same ease ms page Of Hebrew Il. Slc Old
Testament. In some respects the dccipsAr-
t1dnt OF the cunclform inscriptions was Mt.
tended with even greater difficulties than the
reading Of the Egyptian heroglyphics, but
the tvs achievements arc to DO rcckoncd
among the mos. yfotsblA srlomphs Of the hui
man mind.
NJ result Of the deciphcrdscht 81 the ma
teral stored up In European mI'cUrfs
though far frog sxhRu.ted-thc genera
coursc OF events and the internal development
Of Babylon and Assyria have Income clear.
We have quite complete histories 81 num-
Der OF Assyrlan kings who up 10 short iini6
ngp were known only by name. The lists OF
the occupants OF the Baby lonian aud Assyr!an
thrones are now virtually complete, onward
FROM The fifteenth century before our era.
We now know far more " seBnachcrlb and e.
nrhaddon than we do OF their contemporaries,
Heck iah and Manua.seh, Of J,idea; of earlier
times we have at least as con'Dps records as
of the onrls days of Greece and Rdif'e; aud II
the hopes of the present arc fulfilled, In an
othet sfty years ous knowledge OF As-yrih
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ness what We know Of the middle .yes.-Ce,i-
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