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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
AHEAD 1t3.254.

cIsGEe SEWING MAcHINEs--Ao sold in 1879,
y 2s2 4s4 being li3 254 mere than were SOLD BY
any otnsr Compauy ia same time Now Is the time
q ge, the heat and moet Popular ssSyg hschir 10
tie World keep on hand a good supply of us"die-,
sushuants, etc. Aor.b side Of the Paldic SqnAre
Eu0yyilta H. YAkGhK.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
nlaM0RD BARBER SALOON.

DUTMAN g. BOREN have reiurnishsd their rooms
L on the east side of public square, sud are new
suuulied with elegant Rochester reclining chairs
and her modarn eopysnl.ueeR. Give thpw call,
and they will guarantee satisfactory work. ti9f7 u J
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21

Only one vote WAS cast for Lozier,
Prohibition candidate for Governor,
in this county, and that was cast in
this township.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
JfERGA NIILE, IRA DES, E1C
NEEDLE-W0RK.

MISS " N ORR is prepared to DO 70 order al
M ,sssr.ef sew ing stttfhing. cutting. httiug etc,
upoB Isdles dresses in elaborate style, rs well as
psu work eating and makins gentiem"n's shirts
sy,riaty. Call at residence, corner OF sixth ana
kO5in.o1 streets. eti%
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

flHE UNDkBsIGsED is oew prepared 20 take con
trss,s fir tlI kinds Of work Ia biz line of bust
h-ss such AZ Brick and stone Lay ing and
i,tera atsd Fiue Building. all 81 which
propose 70 d. with JIspateh ana % good work mAuliks
hammer. warrant satisfaction. da erals furnisiea
u required: and Credit It'll Christmas vii be given
PARTIES tAst desire IT, e4giy " j. BJSiffELD
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
KNOXVILLE M&RelE-WuRkS.

DoBiSsos BROTHERS, Manufacturers and Deslers
IN IN Monuments and Head Stones. and Grave
yard Wark Of sYery dsscFii'irr Near northwest
eorner of Petlir Square. Knoxville, lows II
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
CARPENTERS & IOlRERS.

MILLER BELLyiLLE are prepared to do oil
vi Kinds Of work In their line On short uo'ict anh
on reasonable terms give them n Call at
their sbep near northeast corner Court House
sopars Knoxville fs2lf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
PlaSTERlNG.

TTNGLEs a YARGER, knoxville solicit orders for
Y Fls,tering work of ali kinds. piHn and ornsinan.
t.l. They guarantee the nsstsss. most substantial
and satisfactory work, shert notice aud liheral
terms 6 20
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21

From Tuesdays S'ute Register we
copy the following list of majorities
for kirkwood and Letter:
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
SAWED STONE.

n /. SMITH has now on hand ut his stone yard
y. in Peita good quantity Of sawed stone, such
door steps window sils. wstr ts.ies. bases sock
eta for menam ants tagging FOR Ssiks and rcrch-s.
etc. aud siii rontrAct 70 farnish any work wanted
in this line, aud guarantee satisfaction See sample
Of stone and at Larkin wrights new residence,
X knoxville Address G. L. SMITH, P.lla.
Ig-45-20-IS
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
G. E. CONWELL.

DEALER IN STOVES. Tinwars shelf and Heavy
~ Hardware Reapers. Movers md Agricultural
Iapements generally. Agent ior VI. Warfeh's
Patent Stmosphpric Portable soda Fountain, old
! .Bd east SIDE square, Knoxville. i2u
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21

Hon. Jack Morrison, Republican,
was elected Auditor of Keokuk
county.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
G. X. HART.
sINNA.
STONE & AYRES.

attorneys AT LAW, Claim snd Real Estate
A agents, Knoxville Marion County, Iowa.
yi attend TO alt business entrusted u their care,
IN Nsri,r snd al joining COuuLies " i'll praelcs ia
Ii, state aud Federal Courts. 3li
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
AMOS HoUS

" WILLY. Has LEASED THIS POPULAR
N. Untel. ard furnished it for better neeammo
aatiou Of the public. The Anes wtiishs rsain tsinsf
first elass house and pains W II bs spared %
gratify the demands OF guests, regular and trrn-
sieut Hacks the house isiiy. >onneetiag With
trains at fsla. Ample stabiing.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
j. c. PERHam.

nEaLEn 10 Cocks. watches l-w-!ry EPectacies,
| ann ToYs special stren ion lirrn N Repsisipg
Clorks and jeweirv. Ali wnrk warranted. sign ct
ths Big Watch north slde Of Pubic square, Knox
Vile 1881.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
KNOXVILLE NATIONAL BANK.

h soAfitLK, IOWA. Capital, 100000.
II Cold, silver, Government And other s-eufities
Sposht and rald. Interest allowed time deposits
sp-esl sttsatiob given 90 1gltsei ions. open from
h 10 n Nj, except Sundays
DIRECTOR
a. w. Collins, L., coIilns, j. 2. Cunningham,
jackson katisy, A Kerr. Bittsnbencsf,
9 n BsilaAag, w. kaehsieF, h. Is. Woodruff.
OFFICERS.
a, ". c1LLIEs Prsst D. s. CUNNINGHAM Y. Pres,
A, j. bKl1Gs. Cashier. 5 i5u
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
]. K. CASEY.

lTT0RSKY At Law, knoxville Iowa. Once east
sids Of i'uilf ssIuarr. and M stairs over ConN
,rlrs HARDWARE store VIII practice in Marion and
adjoining Counties
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
HUGH THOMPSON.
ANDERSON & COLLINS

,TToRNEYs ArLAw, Knoxville, Marion County
A lo~a. #
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WINS -Oly & WILSON.

,rroRSRYs Al AW and Nctnrirs Public; New.
A ten. I.sper ceunty low, Will attend The courts
q Marion GoaGty.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-10-21
GEO C.. MORGAN

-, .vp COLLECTION OFFICE, PLEASANT
Il r LLEIova,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
REMOVAL

hereby take the pleasure of in
forming my patrons and friends
that l now occupy the spacious store
known as the RED STORE, where l
shall offer an entirely new and we'll
assorted stock of general dry goods,
clothing, boots, shoes, mems hats,
gents furnishing goods, groceries
and plantation supplies, cheap for
cash. l respectfully invite the pa
tronage of the public and ask them
to inspect my newt, arrived goods.
Tam determined to do Il strictiyrash
business, and will make quick sales
and small profits at the Red Store
G.. l.. GROSS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

L. r. CLARK has just received the
largest and most complete assert
ment of Ladies' Fine Jewelry. Ex-
ira Silver Ware, Fine Watches,
Chains, MedaIlions, Clocks, Crock
cry and Silver Ware, Cigars and
Tobacco, beautiful Chromos and an
endless variety of Holiday goods,
all cheap for cash. This is the most
perfect and complete stock of this
line of goods ever introduced in the
market. tt
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

NOTICE To NJ FRIENDS AND
CUsTOMERs-Owing TO the fra
liOns Of a new meat concern, ide-
maDa has been made by my md
lord for The stand / have occqf led
for the past year, therefore. on hes
day morning, January 9TH, ] vi be
found at the old stand fOrmer)to c-
cupied by Thomas Sewer, diretly
opposite Odd FellOws'Hall entre zee,
on Union street, where ! wilHur-
nlsh the best meats and vegetables
to be had in The land, and mort for
yoxr money than can be hadeise-
where. Respectfully,
A. j. BHANSFOb.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
Grange Directory.
ORANGES IN MADISON CO., MISS.

Central Grange, No. %, meets at
Central Academy, LIST Saturday in
each month"; Ct Smith-Vani
w. NJ; G w Smith Vaniz, Scc'y.
Horace Greeley, No. %, meets at
Hickory Grove, I'd SATURDAY in
each montI.-Dau Sutherland, w.
NJ; p III Palmer, Sec.
Hope, No. 80, meets at Camden, Sd
Saturday in each month"; A
Stebbins, W. 81; w Il Howard,
Secty.
Montgomery, No. Go, meets at Mad
ison Sta. 4fh Saturday in month
j j YelIowly, w. NJ; VIM
Baskins, See.
East Madison, No. 22S, meets at
East Madison I'd Saturday in each
month"; G Cauthen, w. NJ; j
g Russell, See.
Pearl, No. 254, meets at Sulphur
Springs, 2d Saturday in each
month-T Faucet, w. NJ. ID L
Brown. See.
Canton, No. 212, meets at Canton, Sd
Saturday in each month II II
Hoffman, w. NJ. Il II Gould Sec.
Vernon, No. 800, meets at Mound
Bluff Church, LIST Saturday in each
month"; j Gee, w. NJ; Wm
L:pscomb. See.
Preniiss. No. $40. meets at Pleas.
Smiti' ), I'd Friday in each mouth
David Hopkins, w. NJ; J Ian
don Brown, Sec.
Zone Pine, No. 32J, meets at Lone
pine Church ,4th saturday in each
month"; w Atkins, w. NJ; j &
Pitcbford, Secretary.
ye,hseda, No. 49,, meets at Bethse.
da Church, 4th Saturday in each
month"; j Tucker, w. H.; I
Tucker, See.
The District or County Grang,
meets at Canton the ID Monday o
each month"; G Smith Nduiz, w
II. ID II Sanders, Sec.
District Deputy for Madison Go.
T. j. Alsworti., Pm. Post office
Captop, aug23
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

(Sur friend, Col. Isyio' o Gross
that mammoth establishment of
We'll s. Co. has just :.oue to NJ
Orleans to pc, chase a complete az
varied stock of day goods. grOcerit
provisions and everything else VI
1nl to the Canton ;raGe. Wait I
his retar0, and get batsaI3s.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
VERY IMPORTANT.

From this day forward our bust
Dess will be strictly CASH. We can
not extend the credit heret0'o e
given. Those who have not pad
up their accounts, please come for
ward at once and settle and save
all costs, as We must have the
money. CAS.ELL IL BAUGHN.
Jan. l, 1S75-Jm
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
POST OFFICE HOURS.

fOST-OFFICE,
CANTON, MISS,
July LIST, 1873.
ORR ICE OPEN for the delivery OF
letters from $50 A. NJ. to $50 P. NJ.
SUNDAYS, from 9 AM. to 10 AM.
MONEY ORDERS issued and paid,
and letters registered from A. N.
t. B r. n.
Mails close daily at 6 P. NJ.
HENRY II. SMITH, p. NJ.
I -. O F
A. u regular meeting of Evei green Lodge,
NJ. 81. I. o. o. F., held .Iule 18th, 1874,
L;.s following officers were elected for the
s,AIi.,:. teIIh:
+. j. BOWERS N. c.,
tlENEv ).O::D, v. T.,
". Il. AJlsGOETH Secref:ty,
q. C. CAMPBELL, T,essuie..
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
CHRISTMAS! CHR!STMAS!

Toilet sets, tea sets, wine sets,
work boxes. writing desks, port
folios, fine Bibles, hymn books,
story books, picture books, flower
vases, photograph albums. drawing
states, fire crackers, toys i'll great
variety. a now and fine assortment
Just received. Call and see them.
Dec.19 CASSELL 4 BAUGHN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Leonard Schneider keeps con
stantly on band large lot of furni-
ture of different styles at prices to
suit the times. Call and examine
his stock before purchasing else
where.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

We retro thanks for a cons
the Canton Mails beautifully wi
ten and handsomely printed ':Ce
Fier's Address," left with us yesd
day.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

The DO0.,er OF bales Of co6n
shipped f.om CaU;on from Septb-
Der 1 10 December 81, 1S3,
awoouts to 1O,75t bales; for be
same period iu 1874, 12,72S. his
Is perhaps the largest Snip mt
from any Town in LIE STATE.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
Masonic

Masonic.
CANTON LODGE No. %, A. F. &
A. n. Officers elected for the fol
lowing Masonic year.
q. UAsssIL "
n Mills, ) W
HoInEs J
III 4 Sins. D
.. ScnMRIDRs. ] D
4 " SfAHFo, TIRE
k0GD " SMIrH. Secretary
0soAar EsuEsr,
Mated meetings. third Monday 4
each month.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
NOTICE.

Parties who have taken trees from
the Young and Magruder places,
will he kind enough, to visit me at
nv office and settle for the same.
Taxes are due, and as you have,
without my consent, gone on said
lands, the property of Il. G. Brink
ley, and have appropriated to your
own use very valuable timber, you
will not hesitate, l apprehend, to
heed this notice.
Very Respectfully,
+. G. POsTELL, Agent.
Dec. IL, 1874.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

We call attention to The adve
t;sement Of Messrs. Geo. A. PriJ
& Co., dealers in celebrated ore
aud melOdeons.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

ia. YES! STOVES:
OF all sizes, for bed rooms and par
lors. Also the unrivaled s;ila,ss-
E,i0n Cooking stove. sold only
by l.. SCHNEIDER.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

SEE the adve, cisemeot of I'll
eO.e. .,ris'og merchant and Fh&l
adveri ;ser. Mt. A. M. GUrley. IL
offers every thing in bis line ch1r
for Cash.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

NOTICE-On and after bis
date our terms will be invar'bly
CASH. Those indebted to usfill
please call aud settle.
w. j. MOSBY & q
Jan l. 1S75-m.S
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
DIED

DIED of p ,eumoaia, on The nigh; of the
25,h of December, Nj. j. C. T. ou ..i.,n, an
old :: nd mu. II respected citizenO;this place.
Peace to his ma les.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Caosop has never before had
quiet aud orderly a Christmas
that Just passed.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

All the latest styles of jewelry
selected with great care at
Il. II. CLARKS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

The Grange Dollar Store will sell
you any article for one dollar that
would cost you, ordinarily, from
one TO ten dollars.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
Canton Cotton Market.

co AEI.--W. b. ALSWORTH
is prepared 80 furnish Canton and
vicinity with Coal, in any quantity
Jul2Jtf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

STADEKER'S Clothing is the
best made and cheapest in town.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

New Orleans 1880 a IN. Express leaves
Cantcn O:s5 m, arrives at Kew Orleans
HOO m.
Mail leaves New Orleans 600 p IN, arrives
ut Canton 4:45 a M. Express leaves New
OrleAils 1T 700 a M, and az ives at Canton
so p M
e. d. FROST, Gen'l Man'gr.
j. b. KEMP, Gen. Agt.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

NJ Il w + u II n Il u Il E
~ consisting of bedroom sets,
parlOr and dining room sets, com
plete, for sale at astonishing low
figures for cash, by
LEONARD SCHNEIDER,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Baby Cariiages-Come and $
hem, at I. II. CLARKS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

REMOv ED.-A. II. Johnson the
Fruit. Fish s. Oysters man isnow
pnder the CITIZEN Office with ffull
atOck.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Sc. The notice OF CapG. E.
Tosseil in regard 10 those trees.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Cheap, medi am and fine watches,
ut low figures, at L. II. CLARLS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
CHM G.

" WERNER announces to the public
that he viii be prepared by thel15th
Of September to gin and bale cotton On the
most faVor;i bic terms, ut the Dixie " Ork.
With Col. w. c. Love, as Superintendent
he hopes to give entire satisfaction to his
patrons, and solcits the t;lvors of his friends
Corn meal ground also scu5-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Ifyou wish to furnish your hnse
cheap, 60 TO the establishments
LEONARD SCHNEIDR
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

An grades Of .jewelry, from the
cheapest to the costliest in any
market iur sale ut ". X. GL.ARKS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Tin and Crockery Ware,
Il large assortmeut-veryc cheap for
CASH at i. SCHNEIDER'S.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

JUST PUBLISHED, in a Sealed Enrclope
Price sir cents.
"A Lecture on the Nature, Treat
ment and Radical cure OF Seminal Weak
ness, or SpermatorIhTa, int,ucec " Self
Abuse, Involuntary Emissions ID ,otency,
Nervous Debility and ;ni,edji.leI.s 20 Mar
riage generally; Consumption, + ,,iie,,>v and
Fits; Mental AID Physical Inca ,,aciov. etc.
by ROBERT j. CULvERw ELL, NJ. D., author
OF the ''GTeeu Book &c.
The world-renowned author, in this adj
mirable Lecture, clearly proves from hisown
experience that the awful consequences Of
Self-Ahuse may be etiectually removed with
out medicines, and without dangerous SIR
gic:tl operations, bougies, Instruments. rings
or eordiais, pointing out 9 mode o. cure AT
once certain and effectual, by which every
sufferer, no matter what his condition may
be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and
radically. This lecture VIII Drove a boon
to thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in Il plain envelope, to
any address, on receipt of six cents, two
postage stamps. Address the Publishers,
CHAS. J. c. KLINE .ACO.
III Bowery, New York.
aug91y. z. o. Box 1856.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

Go TO Grange EsGsE:e- Store
for astonishing bargains.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

6qbscribe for the CITIZEN.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02

C + Il i y + ID OR STOLEN
- fr"In the plantation OF w. Lee Dii
llius, ON October The :iUth a
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-02
Railroad Schedules.
n. O., St. L. & G. X. Il.
Was ISSJPPI DIVISION,

MISS ISSIPPI DIVISION.
nEPNETs ARRIVES
Ysa;l-.., $50 q m Mail .........11.30 p m
II ,sT....::6:l5 m Express - 0:3o p m
Fre:~ht -. 500 IN Freight 11:2O a III
Freight - fps m Freight 1880 p IL
Mail leaves Canton at $50 2 III, arrives at
Ct. LoJis $50 m arrives d, Chicago e:45
Express leaves Canton at 6:l5 p m,
srrive3 at St. Louis 800 p m; arrives at
Chicago 1880 . m.
Express leaves st. Louis at 500 a m, ar
iives ut Canton O:3O p m; Express leaves
ChicsgO at 6:15 p m, arrives at Canton O:3O
n m Nail leaves St. Louis 7:20 p III, arrives
at Canton 11:3O NJ. Mail leaves Chicago
800 . m, strives At Canton 11:3O p m.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-11
SUICIDE TO CHEAT THE LAW.

John Huber, German, residing at No 234 Orange
street, in Newark, j. shot himself early yesterday
morning Some time ago he became involved in some
litigation II alleged that he had tried to fraud
ulently dspossess his wife Of her right From this he
was restrained by injunction. Subsequently he was
indicted by tho Grand Jury for alleged indecent as
saut upon his daughter His trial was set for to-
morrow in Newark courts On Saturday night he drank
deeply in saloon and annoyed the hdbiu6s the place
by rectatons Of his tEou2es Finally the barkcoper
loosely suggested that the best thing he could do would
DO TO 60 homo and shoot himself he replied that at
was just whas he intended doing. Those hearing him
laughed regarding what he said bombasL on
reaching homo he entered other than the one in
which his wife and step daughter slept They wero
watching for him. being afraid he would harm them.
Presently they startled by the report OF pistol
and entering his found that lie had shot him.
self DR.. Sutphen called and found that tho bullet
had penetrated Huber's skull and was lodged in his
brain. Tho injured alive last night, but the
doctor stated that there no chance whatever for
him TO survive through the night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-11
NEWARKS CHARTER ELECTION.

Tomorrow will bring TO close most exciting Local
political campaign in Newark, n. J. There to DO
voted for Mayor, two Water Commissioners two Tax
Commissioners, two Surveyors Of Highways two Trus-
tees of the City Reform School and fifteen now mem
bers Of the Common Council, one from each ward
Tho great fight is on the Mayoralty and Aldermanic
places The new Mayor will have the appointing of
several most important officers, particularly Auditor
OF Accounts In place of Francis II. Dawes, and the
Offices The present Council democratic by orly one
majority or their number nine hold over having
been elected in 1874, for two years Hence the demo-
Gratis will require to carry seven wards out Of tho hf
teen TO retain control Of the city Last year they
ried nine. Tho old Stansby- Dawes sRing" which was
utterly routed last year. making one more desperate
effort TO carry the city, but is conceded by many
pubcans that the effort will prove futile II is urged
with terrific effect against tho "Rng' administration
that its chief characteristic tho piling up
OF dollars for which the city was given
improvements which have been shown in open court
and hy cia4ens' Investigations 10 have been fairly
honeyc0mbed with fraud and corruption. The worst
charge brought against the democratic administration
Is that made some poor appointments and spent few
the poor during the hard times. All last week, and
yesterday, the fight between tho workers of
both parties waXed very hot and there Is sign of
cessation until after the votes counted tomorrow
night Pho candidates for Mayor are:-Andrew A.
Smalley, domocrat; Henry j. Yates republican. Both
sides have put up Adermanc candidates much better
than the average. Yesterday and Saturday bets were
freely made that Smaliey would be elected Mayor and
that regards Aldermen tho democrats would hold
their own and retain control of the city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-11
BRANDED AS A FALSEHOOD.
TART NOTE FROM COLONEL TOM ocH1LrREs
OF TEXAS.

TART NOTE FROM COLONEL TOM ocHr4TREe,
OF TEXAS.
SOUTHERN HOTEL, ST.. LOUIS Oct T. 1875
To TIE EDITOR or THE REPUBLICAN,
In your evening edition Of this date find, under the
head of "Curren Gossip" extracts from 'so-caLld'
''History Of Texas by one J. NJ. Morphs which arc
calculated TO seriously reflect upon me without OK
PLANTATION | most unhestatingy denounce and brand
the whole tissue OF base ISLANDERS and faschoods
Not OF the incidents alluded to ever occurred A
portion OF that article intended to create
the impression that | wanting In courage
while a soldier in tho Confederate army For
tunatey for the truth of history there are ex
tant various official reports, several live gen
erals and thousands of fellow soldiers who
can bear witness TO my good conduct upon the
field of battle any and all occasions. Tho author OF
that so called history commssary q and far
as | know, heard gun so of during the whole
war His purported anecdotes are miserable failures
without point wit or sense and totally unlike anything
l ever did or said. challenge any who knows me
personally and have extensive list Of friends and
acquaintances any living Of my age perhapsl
say that was ever heard Boosting of my deeds a
anecdote those attributed to me in this article
that neither the author OF that book ANY
other man. would have the tcmerity TO say to per-
sonaly what Is written therein In haste very respect
fully your obedient servant, TOM OCHlLTREE.