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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

RED MEN.-At regular Council Fire
OF Osceola Tribe No. 1, held in their
wigwam last night, the following Off
GERS were installed by Deputy Great
Sachem Charles Nagle, to serve for six
months, viz: Prophet, Albert Mullings;
Sachem, Geo. W. Roat; Sr. Sycamore,
W. A. Richardson; Jr. Sycamore, G. G.
Wells, jr.; First Sannap, Henry Samp-
son; Second Sannap, G. c. Wells, jr.;
Chief of Records, Chas. Nagle: Collector
of Wampum, Samuel Cuvillier, jr.;
Keeper of Wampum, George W. Dix;
Guard of the Wigwam, John n. Dix;
Guard of the Forrest, Clarence Mills;
First Warrior, John Fl. Naylor; Second
Warrior, Fred. Schwartz, jr.; Third
Warrior, James L. Lloyd; Fourth War
rior, Charles E. Dove; First Brave, e.
w. Petty; Second Brave, Samuel Posey;
Third Brave, w. T. Arnold; Fourth
Brave, Thomas Warnock; Powwows,
James Griffin and Fred Schwartz, ST.
This Tribe is in fourishing condition
both financially and in membership.
The Keeper of Wampum reported the
amount of wampun on hand to be
1855. 81, invested in building associa-
ton and bonds. The trustees were
authorized to purchase more shares OF
building association stock as soon as
possible. After a very pleasant and
harmonious session the council fire was
uuenched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

PLACED IN HER SISTERS CHARGE
Irene Robertson, the fourteen.year-old
girl. who has been causing her rela-
tiyes and the police so much trouble in
the past few days, was taken into the
police court ia Washington yesterday
before Judge Miller and formally turn
ed oyer to Agent Parkman, OF the
Board of Children's Guardians. She
was afterward indentured to her elder
sister, Mrs. Taylor, of Falls Church,
with whom she will live until her ma
jority. Judge Miller read her severe
lecture aad told her If she ever return
I'D to Washington without her sisters
consent he would send her to the
House of the Good Shepherd. He
told her that she was entirely under
the control of the Board of Children's
Guardians until she came of age, and
that she must behave herself and give
no more trouble 1t begins to look
now as though the prosecution would
have very little to 60 on in the abduc-
tion case against Wimsatt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business has been quiet during the week,
the unreasonable weather being attributed by
some as the cause. The decline in the prices
of Whest has made dull grain market.
Monetary affairs are also quiet. In New York
yesterday money on call was easy at 1al7a
per cent, last loan at i. and closed at L per
cent. Prime mercantile paper 3a31a per cent.
In Baltimore the money market was easy,
with call loans at to 4 per cent, the bulk
made at the lower prices. State securities
have been inactive, but prices held steady.
In Virginia issues $25, 600 Century bonds
brought 6811s and 6914 and $1,000 new 3s
at 1915. Local shares are quiet but firm.
NEW YORK, July 12.-The feature of the
early trading at the Stock Exchange to-day
was the break in leather, common and pre-
ferred. The depression in leather had a
weakening effect on the other industrials
The railway list was quiet and firm through.
out. At IL o'clock the market was rather
easy in tone.
BALTIMORE. July 12.-virginia 3s, new,
1871 bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

JR. o. u. A. M.-State Councillor o.
r. Hopkins and Messrs. Jas. &. Mans
field. G. Brown and G. T. Smith, of AL
exandria Council No. 33, have returned
from Leesburg, whore they went on
Wednesday evening TO institute Po-
tomac Council No. "a, Jr. o. U. A. M.
The meeting was called to order at S:l5
n. M, by the State Councillor, who
stated the objects of the meeting ETC.,
after which the twenty-five charter
members in waiting were duly intro-
duced into the mysteries ana Sc
crets of virtue, liberty and pa
triotism. Tho new council nave elect
ed the following officers Ior the ensuing
term: Councillor, W. E. Garrett; Jr. +.
C. P. W. Garrett Vice Councillor, 5.
A Wolfsheimer Rec. Sec., E. J. Gid
incs. Asst. Rec. Sec, 0. Casey; Fin.
Sac A Dibrell; Treasurer, E. w. Birk-
by: Conductor, E. J. Godbold; War
dan. Ed. Norris; Inside Sentinel, Lewis
Rollins; Outside Sentinel, Harry Gist
Representative to State Council, r. w.
Garrett. The above officers were duly
installed and they Immediately entered
upon the discharge of their respective
duties. The regular night of meeting
of the new council will be OF Friday.
a great deal of interest was manifested
in the meeting and after the initiation
addresses were delivered by State
Councillor Hopkins, and others, for the
encouragement of the new council and
for the further advancement of the
principles of the order in that locality.
The meeting adjourned about midnight
when those present repaired to an adj
Joining parlor where refreshments we're
in waiting for the visiting delegation
and institutors from Alexandra. AT
fer these ceremonies were over hearty
hand shaking and an all good-by were
INDUCED in, the visitors being escorted
to the hotel, in the wee-sma' hours OF
the morning.
Alexandria Council, No. SO, held its
regular meeting last night at ODD Eel
lows Hall. A delegation from Belle
Haven and Jackson Councils Of this
city were present, in all there being
about 60 in attendance. The degrees
were conferred on two applicants, after
the usual routine work, in splendid
and efficient manner. Applications for
membership were received from two
citizens, which were referred to the
usual committees for investigation and
report. The members of this council
assert that this is to be the "red letter"
quarter for the Juniors" For the
benefit of the order speech. making,
Rotations, ETC., were INDUCED in. The
meeting then closed and all went home
feeling good over the enthusiastic meet
ING held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS will
meet tonight in the Mayors Office in
the City Hall for the purpose of taking
the oath of Office and of organizing,
and another meeting will be held on
Monday or Tuesday night of next
week when the selection Of the police
force will be made. There are many
candidates for those positions apart
from the men now on the force, all OF
whom are candidates for reelection.
al who desire to be candidates will be
required to send in written applica.
tions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

SHIP YARD NOTES.-THE tug Harlow
is on the ways for repairs.
The schooner Beulah Land was
launched to-day.
The steamer Mary Washington which
has been undergoing repairs has gone
to Washington.
Two large Philadelphia coal barges
are at the yard for repairs.
One of the Washington garbage scows
capsized on the flats this morning and
was towed to this side of the river
near the ship yard where she was
righted and subsequently was towed to
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

DR.. S. L. Harmon, the medical ex-
pert of Washington. who testified at
the trial of Thomas ]. Taylor for the
murder of his wife. sent yesterday a
petition to President Cleveland urging
executive clemency. He says he has
examined Taylor three times at the
District jail and finds from his past and
present history that he has been and is
subject to epilepsy in the form known
az petit mai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

THE ARLINGTON BExTENsIoN.-The
work of building the Arlington extern.
sion of the Mount Vernon Railway will
be cemmenced On Monday. The
material for the work is now on the
ground. DR.. Abbott president of the
company, was in the city to-day making
arrangements for the immediate con-
struction of the extension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

INyITATIoN.-Lee Camp, of this city,
has received an invitation to attend the
reunion of ex-Confederates of Loudoun
to be held at Purcellyille on the Goth
proximo under the auspices of Clinton
Hatcher Camp of Leesburg. Lee Camp
will meet on Monday night to consider
thu matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

THE SHOE FAcroRY.-Plans for the
formal organization of the Delaney Shoe
Company have been perfected, and a
charter will be applied for shortly.
Mr.. Noble Lindsey is president of the
new company, Mr.. A. D. Brooke tt, sec
rotary and treasurer, and Messrs. b. @.
McCaulsy, G. w. Talbot, J. E. Delaney,
N. Lindsey and A. D. Brockett, direc-
tors. The capital stock is $25, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

a DRAMATIC ENTERTINMENT.-The
Boyer Dramatic Company, of this city,
gave very successful presentation of
the drama "Ten Nights in Barroom, F"
at Hearst Hall, Pohick, on Wednesday
evening The hall was crowded, every
seat being occupied. The whistling
solo of Mr.. Jas. Rowland, accompanied
by Messrs. Hamilton, Wilkinson and
Downey, was received with much ap-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

K. OF Mechanics Lodge, No. 8,
held its regular weekly meeting at
its hall on Pitt street last night.
The following officers we're elected to
serve for the ensuing six months G.
c., E. G. Rowland; V. c., @. w. Han
cock; Prelate, W. 2. Watkins; M. of
W., G. E. Kell; M. of A., John Bel
lomy. These officers will be installed
by Deputy Grand Chancellor E. h.
Bower next meeting night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

THE M1RrH CLUB gave bus
party last night to Falls Church
and then went to the Eagle Ho.
tel where they held their an
nual meeting, and the following officers
were elected: VIM. 81. Quinn, presi-
dent; L. Shuman, jr., secretary, and a..
Flsischmann, treasurer and caterer.
After the meeting the club proceeded to
the dining rooHl where the banquet
was served, and after spending g pleas
ant evening they arrived home at an
carly hour this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

THE RACES at 81. Asaph this evening
Re suited as follows:
First race, 81 furlongs-Caraccus
won, Irish Pat second, Rondeau third.
Time 1.243.
Second race, 5 furlongs-R. F. Dee
won, Lorimer second, Lady May thiri.
Time 1.07.
Third race, s furlongs-The Snake
won, Monitoress second, Siberia third.
Time lib.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM
Norton presiding.-J. L. Barbour &
Son ys. G. Ponnet; dismissed by order
of plaintiffs attorney.
Martha Preston vs.. German Building
Association No. 5; report of Commits
sioner Waters filed.
Weideman vs.. Reef; Judgment for
plaintiff.
Minneapolis Trust Co. vs.. Farmers
and Mechanics Insurance Co.; judg-
ment for plaintiff for 1864.
Jno. Marshall & Co. VS.. Farmers and
Mechanics Insurance Co.; judgment for
plaintiff for 81 ,4S7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at AL ; and sets
ZIG High water 00:00 a. m. and
1907 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

STRANGE ANIMAL KILLED.-For
some time past the residents of the op.
posite side of the river have suffered
loss of poultry, pigs, &C., by the depre-
dations of some animal which on being
chased always took refuge in the
swamp on the government reservation.
The animal had frequently been pur-
sued by dogs, which, however, were
Invariably whipped, and for some time
past no dog in the neighborhood would
attack it. Yesterday the animal was
seen by Mr.. Dean and others and pur-
sued to the swamp where it was killed.
1t pore strong resemblance to wolf
and Mr.. Dean says it is undoubtedly a
species of the wolf tribe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

WEATHER PRoRABILITIEs.-For this
section fair to-day aud to night; probably fair
saturday farmer TO night; southerly winds,
becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

A. R. Anglers, minister of agriculture
of Canada, has resigned from the cabi-
net as result of differences with his
colleagues on the Manitoba school
question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

PERsoNAL.-Ex-Mayor Strauss has
returned homo from visit to Omar
lottesville.
Mrs. F. B. Klaus, jr., left yesterday
for Charlottesville to spend q lew
weeks.
Mrs. James R. Mansfield has gone to
d .rnesville, Md, on visit to her SIS
ter.in-law, Mrs. Geo. T. Price.
Mrs. Noble Lindsey has gone to Vi
emma to spend q few weeks.
In addition to st. Msry's Catholic
Church, of Fredericksburg. Rev. Faith
er Kenefick, formerly of this city, has
also been assigned to two other charges
ST Francis's Catholic Church at Kill
marnock, Lancaster county, and st.
Anne's new Catholic church at Ash
land, Hanover county.
Mr.. George II. Hayden and family
leave to-day to spend two weeks at
Colonial Beach and st. Georges Island.
Mrs. William F. Brookes and daugh-
tiers, Miss E. F. and Miss LII. Brookes.
and Mr.. Powell Brookes left yesterday
for Cape May to spend the summer.
MIR. L. A. Tucker, formerly of this
city, but now of Richmond, is here on a
short visit.
Miss Mamie Cockrill is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Charles Cockrill, of Lin
colnia.
Mr.. Geo. W. Hawxhurst has gone to
Boston to attend the Y. P. S. G. E. con-
vention.
Miss Bessie Houchens, of Warrentor,
and Miss Nettie Schaaff, of Washine-
ton, are visiting friends in this city.
Grand Lecturer G. G. Davis visited
Alexandria Washington Lodge of Ma
sons last night. he has been engaged
to-day in imparting Masonic instruc-
ton in this city.
Mrs. R. F. Lawlsr, of Norfolk, ac-
companied by her children is visiting
Miss Maggie Lawler on Wilkes street.
MIR. George r. Shinn and Miss Sadie
Langley, both of this city, were mar
ried near Washington lust week.
Mr.. ]. R. Cation has gone to Atlantic
City to spend week.
Captain Fountain Beattie continues
quite i'll at his home in Fairfax county,
but his condition is said to be no worse
than it has been for the past few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

Grace Church excursion, River View,
July "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET July IL
Beeves-none on sale; beef 814a91hc per Id.
Caives-market steady veals, poor to choice,
$4a6.50 per 100 lbs buttermilk calves $3.50
a3 % per 100 lbs Sheep and Lambs-sheep
a trife slow but steady; lambs very brisk at
Aa1ac higher; poor to prime sheep $2.10a4
per 100 lbs; common to choice lambs Sd. 6211
$3.50 per 100 lbs. Hogs-market slightly
easier at S.. 30a5. 60 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

NEW YoRx, July 12.-Flour-state and
western quiet and steady; Southern quiet
and steady; common to fair extra 81 4Oa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
SUMNER REDUCTIONS.

Beginning July lst we inaugurate SER
les of Summer Reduction Sales. For this
week:
Teviot Cloths, the finest summer wash fa-
brio of the season, reduced from 35c to 25c.
Swivel Silks, SOC and 40c qualities, reduc-
ed to25c.
1890 Plisse, very choice styles l24c.
lSc and zoe Wool Challis to loo.
25c and 35c Wool Challis to zoe.
A nice line of Dress Ginghams and Out
ings reduced to Sc
Don't miss our bargain sales on Hosiery.
The best values ever offered as attested by
the very large sales made Oh these goods.
Special values in Laces.
Special values in White.
Laundered Shirts from Hodges AH45 sSt'4
Sale.
@ONE PRCE@@
I ACKET7 & MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12
GROCERIES.

GROCERIES,.
J(<,,<<<..z
aiY,l,,.s.|.,...
s. =:
JAY A UUflnn.
Real Java, l mean, has, on
account of heavily reduced
production, become an expen.
sive coffee. II you want it,
have it, fine old Java, not a
grain of anything else in it
but | can't sell it roasted for
less than forty cents, nor can
any one else; it just can't be
done. You know l buy it in
the green state, and therefore
know exactly what | sell.
Roasters have found that
certain fine Central American
,coffees come nearer to Java
than any other, and It's a very
easy matter to label a package
"Java." Now if you want to
buy a good substitute for Java
| have a very fine Salvador
which I sell at thirty cents.
You don't pay anything for a
fancy label. 1t is strong, fine
and full-bodied.
G. " Ramsay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

The wholesale markets Of both Flour and
Wheat during the week have been dull and
inanimate. Flour in blocks is very hard to
move. Dealers are all looking for lower
prices in sympathy with the decline in Wheat.
Wheat is arriving in very bad condition.
Farmers are permitting the machines to thresh
their Wheat from the shock, and same of it is
so very damp that it can be sold only To be
ground into feed. The Wheat from, the river
shows smut very largely, owing, it is suppos.
cd. to the spring and summer rains while ma
turing. We quote prime dry at 6S to Sc,
fair 60 to SO, and damp and dirty at so to
go. Corn is in light receipt at unchanged
prices cars to arrive in bulk offered at 90,
jobbing at 55 to So. No Bye or Oats be-
ing offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

RICHMOND MARKET. July 12.-The mar.
ket is dull and prices of Wheat have declined
considerably since last week. Tie offerings
of grain are light. We quote: Flour SD 25a
4 rs for fine to patent family brands; Wheat
67a7o; Corn 50a51 Rye 60a65; Oats 80
a36
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, July 12.-The
offering of grain are light and the market ID
dull, prices of Wheat having sharply de-
clined. We quote: Flour So 25a4 rs for
fine to patent roller; Wheat 62a6S; Corn
Sass; Bye Sass Oats 32a36 Butter 10
al B: Eggs 1a12
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

CH1cAeo July 2.-Whcat-July 661h
Sept 675aa67a4; Dec TO Corn-July As !;
Sept 4516a455s Dec $685. May 361a. Oats
July 237s asked; Sept 23lb May 81. Pork
Sept $11 15. Lard-Sept So 40. Ribs
Sept Sc liz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-12

BALTIMORE. July IL Flour quiet Wheat
unsettled and higher; No 2 red spot July, and
Aug 6s1Aa6s1a Sept 691aa69a4 steamer No
2 red 65a654 southern wheat by sample 68
a70; do on grade 64Aa69A Corn dull !;
mixed spot 49ba50; July 491a bid; Aug
49A. bid; Sept 1917 bid southern white corn
51a52; do yellow 53a531s. Oats firm No
2 white Western 321ha33; No 2 miyed do
301sa31. Rye dull No 2 81. Bay steady (;
good to choice timothy SIC 60 O.her arti-
cles unchanged.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-11-07
Legal Notice.

John p. BOWEN, who resides at Coumbia
81 Falls, in the State of Montana, will AXE no.
tice, that on the 26th day OF August, A. D., 1895,
Richard W. Cahll. as Administrator of the estate
OF John NJ. Shoemaker deceased, hled his pet ten
in the Court of Common Plens Of Henry County,
Ohio, against said John P. Bowen, being Case No.
4374 therein, alleging in substance that the said
John p. Bowen Ia indebted to the said Richard W.
Cahill as Administrator of the estate OF John N. .
Shoemaker deceased, in the sum Of Fifty-threeand
Sixty-two One Hnndredth Dollars tS53 02-fOO) ON o
note given to sal d John Ill. Shoemaker deceased,
by said John p Bowen, dated June 20th 1887, due
In Eighteen months after date with 8 per cent. in
terest payable annually from date, which promis-
John M. Shoemaker deceased, now in the hands Of
Richard W. Cahill, Administrator of the said es-
tate. No part Of which promissory note.
principal or interest has been paid by the said
John p. Bowen or by any person for him, and for
which sum of thirty dollars with interest afore-
said, payable annually, said plaintiff, Richard W
Cahill % Administrator of the estate of John M !.
Shoemaker deceased, prays Judgment against the
said John P. Bowen.
An order of attachment In said action has been
duly issued against the property Of the said John
P Bowen and duly levied upon the following real
estate Of John P. Bowen, to-wit: The undivided
one-ffth part OF the Mort b. east quarter of the
Northeast quarter of Section Thirty-five Town
ship Six, North of Range Blk East, in Henry
County, Ohio.
Said John P. Bowen is required to answer said
petition In said action or before the 9Th day
November, A. D 1895.
RICHARD W. CAHILL,
Administrator OF John NJ. Shoemaker. deceased.
Jas Donovan. Attorney for Plaintiff.
September 10th, 1895.7w.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-11-07
A School on Wheels.

A travelling man in tho Philadelphia
Record tells of a most peculiar school in
Kentucky which is built on wheels.
"When night comes" he says, "a pair OF
mules pull it TO the home of the trustee,
and the next morning it is drawn back to
its daytime location. The mules go and
come on schedule time, and if the school
is O little slow about dismissing in the
afternoon the whole outfit is apt to be
given free ride. A days supply of water
and wood is put aboard by the trustee
every morning before the schoolhouse sets
out upon its journey. The teacher boards
with the trustee and needs no carriage.
At night bulldog is chained beneath the
little frame building, and bad man,
armed with winchester, sleeps inside Of
it. All Of this came about because some
one threatened to burn the schoolhouse.
Why the trustee does not have the building
located in his own yard and save the trou-
BILE of hauling it back and forth l do not
know, unless 1t Is to comply with some
legal technicality."
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-11-07
Legal Notice.

NTOTICE is hereby given, that sealed bids Will
IN be received by the Council Of the village
OF Napoleon Ohio. at the ONCE Of the Clerk Of
said village until - o'clock noon, November 23rd,
1895 for Furnishing the necessary labor nd ma
tefials for the Improvement Of Washington street
from the center OF Perry street to Webster street
In said village OF Napoleon, ohio, by seweriug the
same according to the plans and specifications
therefore on nle In the oice Of the clerk Of said
corporation.
Bids will be received for constructing said sewer
Of brick and also OF sewer tile of the best make;
Each bid must be accompanied by eertined
check OF one hundred dollars earnest OF on
the art OF the bidder, that in his bid should
be accepted he, the Eiddsr, would enter into con-
tract TO perform the labor and furnish the material
for said Improvement and In case OF failure to so
enter into contract and furnish such bond, that
such check shall be forfeited to aaid village.
The said Council reserve the right TO reject any
or all Dlds.
Henry II. Rohrs, ID. MEEK1sOS,
Clerk Mayor.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-11-07
MOUND OPENED.
Peculiar Pottery Said to Be Two Thea
sand Years Old.

Peculiar Pottery Said to Be Two Thea-
sand Years Old.
TOLEDO, Oct. 25.-As is generally
known, Ohio is prolific in ancient
mounds. A mound of this character
has been frequently pointed out on the
farm of Henry T. Niles, living on the
bay shore, just outside the city limits.
Mr.. Niles and niece of New York are
both students of this sort of lore, and it
was determined to make some excava-
tions. The most remarkable feature OF
the discoveries, after large excavation
had been made, was no fewer than 20
skeletons, all in sitting posture and in
q row.
Beside each one, the face of which
was invariably toward the east, was a
curiously wrought piece of pottery ware,
different from that which had been
taken from the mounds in other locali-
ties, so far as known. These bowls
would hold, perhaps. gallon or more
each, and the edges, instead of being
plain and crude, as is usually the case
are fiuted or criInped in rough orna.
mental style, while on the sides are Gu.
riously wrought figures, whether picto
rial or hieroglyphical can scarcely bt
determined. The latter impression Seems
to prevail.
Miss Niles. the New York woman
who has made life study Of such mat
ters, gives it as her opinion. from the
formation of the mound, that it is al
least 1900 years old, but that is only
conjecture.