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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
LOTTERIES.

The raids being made by the po-
lice under the direction of Mr. An
thony Comstock, on the lottery
shops is developing some very curl
GUS things. One thing is made very
plain-that there is not, and never
was, an honest drawing of any regu-
lar lottery in the country, the books
of one concern show that the prae-
tice to send money in small amounts
to such men as, from the tone of
their letters, they considered the
best advertising mediums with which
to rope others in. For instance, to a
man from Smithbore who had
bought tickets twice, and expended
in the concern $40, they would
write that he had drawn a prize of
S50,and send it to him in good mon
ep. Inflamed at his good fortune,
and crazy to get one of the big priz-
es, the poor dupe would send back a
hundred, which, as there never was
any drawing, would be $40, clear
profit; and besides, there was the di-
rect advantage of his communicat-
ing the fact-of his showing the
money to all his friends, and acting
the most effective kind of an adver-
tisement tor them. Every shop
winch Comstock has raided had cir
cuiars and schemes of all kinds of
lotteries, located everywhere, which
they were sending out miscellane.
ously, and gathering in money from
all sources; he has demonstrated tba,
there is not, nor can there be. anv.
thing honest in it, and that everv
one, no matter how advertised. is a
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
Oakley HALL.

No clue has yet been obtained as
to the whereabouts of Oakley Hall,
but the opinion is that he has gone
to Europe, and the reason therefore
the return of Sweeney and the dis
closures that are expected from Boss
Tweed. The Boss has got tired of
being hunted and of prison life gen.
orally, and he has agreed to make
over what property he has left, and
make clean breast of it, if the law
will let up on him. When he does
this there will be scattering among
men who have heretofore supposed
to be free from taint, and hundred
will take the place he vacates. Hall
doubtless, was afraid of these dis
closures, and thought it best to put
himself in safe place in time.
There is a great deal of sguirlning
just now, and Tweed is beset every
day by men who have heretofore
stood well in the community. As
they go out from his room looking
very gloomy, and as Tweed throws
after them very sardonic look in
deed, it is supposed that they have
asked something which he has re-
fused. The old man is determined
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

A thrilling story of suffering and
hardship at sea is told by our ex-
changes, of man, the only survivor
of twelve persons, crew and Passen-
gers of wrecked brig bound from
Philadelphia to Jamaica. In this
case, three passengers desperately
plunged into the sea, when relief
seemed impossible, finding refuge in
suicide from the pangs which the
survivors endured before they were
swept away by the waves. That
this poor fellow could live through
SO much, and reach safety at last,
after weeks buffeting by the wild
March gales, is striking instance of
the powers of human endurance.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Democratic aspirants for the Sen
atorship in Indiana are beginning to
cast lots for Senator Morton's seat
already. The Legislature which
will choose his successor will not be
elected until 1878, but the friends of
the different candidates are industri-
ously laying pipe for the nomina-
tion. The most prominent names
mentioned are Hendricks, Voorhees,,
and Holman, and a lively fight is
anticipated. The Cincinnati En-
Qatirer warns its party friends not to
spend their strength in personal
broils, but to go in and win the Leg
islature first, and then decide who
shall be honored with the Senator
shin
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
w a S H
B0A A R D S!

Feeling sure the Wash Board I am now
making is superior to the best in market,
and wishing to have it thoroughly tested
by some of the intelligent and substantial
housekeepers in the country, one of the
Boards was left with each of those whose
names are attached to the following state
ment-requesting them to use them until
called on again. As they all live on the
North and South Ridge roads from Kings
vile to Geneva, some of them are known
throughout the country.
All know that no implement has yet been
made so perfect that all prefer it to all
others. 1t is therefore surprising that
nearly every one liked them so well they
gave their names to the following recon-
mendation.
Take due notice, therefore, that this is
not the only kind of Wooden Wash Board.
1t is not at all like them, only it is made of
wood. The rounds in this are
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Chicago has had baptism by sub
mergence of the southwest portion of the
city, by the mild Weather of the past few
days-the melting of the snow and copious
rains. The sewers were insufficient to car
ry off the collecting waters, and they rose
to the first stories of dwellings. Driven
from their houses, the people made their
way about in boats and RATS, over an area
Of seven miles square. The damage to
property was very great, but the kilograms
give us no account Of the loss of life.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Quced. Price % cents.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain is
living beyond its income. The rate Of diff
ference between the income and disburse-
ments, is not promising fora wholesome
exchequer.
After few months of hollow truce, a
renewal of the railroad war is threatened.
It is reported that the New York Central
has decided not to adhere to the rates for
carrying East bound freight. The specta-
Gle Of two or three great railroads trying
to eat each other up is one in which the
public always takes lively interest.
The present style of weather calls to
mind the remark of sable brother, that
she had mos alters noticed if he lived fru
de month of March, he lives fru de year."
evils OF rich of rich men all remind us
that we can't make wills eudure; but, de-
parting, leave behind us piekings for the
lawyers poor. Chicago Times.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
Adnafalistrntoa.,s s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Administrator on the estate
OF Mrs. Clarrissa +. Nellis, deceased, late of
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio
8t1422 HENRY FASSETT
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Three cents per copy. Fifteen cents week,
delivered by carrier. Eight dollars per year
by mail, postpaid.
IA Specimen Copies sent free, on applica-
ton. THE TELEGRAPH,
l42l Pittsburgh, Pa.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
KINGsVILLE.
W. J. Miller
sAYBRoOK.

If there is any article we are a Judge of,
it is Wash Boards, as for some years they
have been in almost daily use in our
Laundry. After thorough trial, we, and
those in our employ, give the preference in
all respects to the IMPROVED VICTOR
WASH BOARD, made by L. NJ Crosby.
We feel certain that any housekeeper af-
ter using one few times would not take
any other as gift. ELLA L. JUDD,
1920 Sophia E. Judd.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
BOILED IN OIL

which holds in solution a substance that
is not soluble IN hot soap Suds-which pre-
serves them from decay, and makes them
hard and smooth and making them possess
all the good qualities of Zinc and Wood
en- Board in one.
The price of this is no more than that of
a standard Zinc Wash Board, which at re-
tail is 30 cents. In reality they are
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Paul Boyton has won new laurels
for himself by swimming across the
Straits of Messina, passing through
like Scylla and Charybdis during a
gale heavy enough to wreck one of
the vessels which accompanied him,
and getting whack from the tail
of a big fish into the bargain. He
was welcomed, as he deserved to be
by all the people of Messina. The
Mayor. at the head of the other civic
dignitaries, met him on his landing
and entertained him at a banquet.
Ifhe does not get laid up with rheu-
matism his success will be unalloyed.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Arkansans, irrespective of party
or color, called upon the President
Saturday. In the late State cleo
tion party lines were broken as they
never have been before, and in ex-
pressing their hope that the Presi-
dents peace policy would be sue
cess, they set an example that other
States would do well to follow. 1t
was ga love FEAST" Mr.. Hayes said,
which he did not expect, and the
meeting was a happy one all around.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

We have tried DR.. Bulls, Cough Syrup in
our family, and can assert that it is the best
remedy for a cough or cold ever intro
duced. Price % cents.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
SOMETHING GOOD !!

Lemons, Bunker Hill Pickles,
Oranges, Pickles by the dozen,
Bananas Pickles, in glass,
Cocoanuts, Strong's Apple Jelly,
Figs. Currant Jelly,
French Prunes, Potted Ham,
Turkish Prunes, Potted Turkey,
Dried Cherries, Wilson Corn Beef
Dried Raspberries, Sliced Dried Beef,
Dried Peaches, Shredded Goldfish.
Sliced Apples, Sugar Cured Whitefish
Olives, New Halibut,
Capers, Fresh Salmon,
Horse Radish, Cream Cheese, Dairy.
TABLE FRUITS.
Bartlett Pears,
Egg Plums,
Yellow Peaches,
Pineapples,
Raspberries,
Orange Marmalade,
3tl492 at
SAVAGE BROS.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Undoubtedly the most important
political contest of this year will be
waged in Ohio. A Governor is to
be elected, and a Legislature that
will choose a successor to Stanley
Matthews. The prominence which
the State now occupies in national
politics, and the closeness of the
vote at the last few elections, lend
an additional interest to the coming
contest. The Democrats will make
an earnest struggle in the hope of
breaking the line of Republican
States and of establishing an advance
line from which the Presidential
battle of 1880 can be fought. The
Republicans have all the eclat of
victory, and will go into the fight
with strong hopes of accessions from
the Liberal and German elements.
Gov, Wade Hampton returns to
Columbia one of the most important
men in the United States. The fu-
ture of the whole South may be said
to depend in a great measure upon
him. He can confirm the Federal
Administration in its new policy of
pon-interference, or he can provoke
a reaction in public opinion which
President Hayes would be unable to
resist even if he wished to do so.
The South, for the first time since
the close of the war. is placed upon
its good behavior, and Gov. Hamp-
tons State is the one in which the
initial experiment is to. be tried.
Naturally the country watches the
result with some anxiety, and if the
expectations of the President and
his friends are disappointed the con-
sequences will be disastrous to the
South and TO the whole Union.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
BEECHER.

BEECHER.
The name of the great divine of
Brooklyn has not been in the news
papers much lately, for the memory
of his trouble is dying out gradual
ly. Whether guilty or not, Mr..
Beecher has recovered his partially
lost standing; his church is crowded
regularly, as of yore, and his recent
lecture tour was the grandest ova-
tion ever given a man. Everywhere
his halls were crowded-people com
ing hundreds of miles to hear him;
he stands as well as ever he did, in
the popular estimation, though the
loss of friends worries him immense
ly. Tilton is lecturing in California,
with no remarkable success; Mrs.
Tilton is keeping boarders with her
mother, and is very poor; Bessie
Turner is entirely forgotten, and is,
no one knows where; Frank Moulton
has gone back to his old business
the salt trade-to rebuild his for
tunes, which were terribly impaired
by his chivalrous standing by his
friend; and Carpenter is painting
pictures. Beecher is older than he
was, and has changed for the worse;
his hair is winter, and there is hur-
ried, anxious look in his face, which
shows that the trials of the last FIVE
years have told on him; but the in
domitable spirit of the man keeps
him up, and he will doubtless live
longer than many of his opponents
who were younger, People differ as
to his goodness-no one doubts his
greatness; his sermons have the old
flavor, though he sees that they are
taken with many grains of allow
ance by his hearers. The scandal
hurt him, if it did not destroy him
and by the way, who was there in it
that it did not hurt?
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06
Marble Oil Cloths,
Everything in the House Furnishing Line,

To be found Ahabua County, 25 per cent less
be bought for anywhere
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

Importance.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-06

was q nutritious revenue.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-06-29

find you. Oh, you shall never touch
needle or work again"
mo, indeed, that you shall not, >
chimed in she who had been the means
of this happy recognition, and as she
said it bCth her arms were around
Marion's neck, and she was sobbing
and kissing her alternately. Robert
always said he would never marry eny
body but you, and you will have him,
won't you, dear"
81 have proved my innocence of that
charge of rebbing my guardian" said
Robert, gravely: but it Was long be-
fore could do SO. l followed mp the
man whose testimony convicted me
till he lay dying, and he gave me a
written confession of false witness.
My guardian paid him to injure Ine !;
he wanted me out of the way. i will
not be SO abrupt as to ask you to marry
me now, but as this rash sister of mine
has said so much. l can do no less than
testify to its truth. | have always
loved you sweet, dear face Marion; |
shall never cease to wish it my wife's
face till that wish is realized"
And then he left Marion to his Sis
ter's petting and soothing.
This morning was alone-not one
friend in the wide world; and now"
A burst of tears came to her relief.
She is Robert lessons wife how;
and her beautiful eyes are as dove-like
as ever with compassion for The un-
fortunate.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-06-29
Fine Job Work a Specially.

speech and forestalled Boss Kelly in
appealing to his supporters of 1876 to
renew their allegience for four wears
more, as the latter is accused of an at
tempt to commit them to Hendricks by
putting him formally on the track under
their auspices. 1t is claimed that the
course ofGovernor Robinson since the
grand ovation" rendered him. has clear
ly justified the charges every where
heard that it was only an occasion made
by the disreputable ward politicians of
New York to assert their entire owner
ship in him.
Mexican affairs have almost entirely
given way to the all engrossing matter
of National finances. The little knot of
adventurers who hoped to rotten-egg
Mr Evarts on to some fragrant act of
hostility, have evidently retired discour-
aged, though still hoping thatsomething
to their advantage may vet turn up
through the excitement and evaporation
General Ord may arouse by an attempt
to execute his instructions.
The refusal of Governor Hartranft and
the Board of Appeals to recommend Il
stay of proceedings in behalf of the
doomed Mollie Maguires, may shame
some Northern papers and politicians
INFO silence who have attempted to shield
the perpetrators ofSouthern outrages by
pointing to similar atrocities committed
in Northern communities, the criminals
going unwhipped ofjustice.
MAXWELL.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-06-29
NO. 8.

over. There were numbers of notable
people present, and the ladies viii nat
urally be interested in the dresses. /
will try and describe q few as they ap-
peared to me, acknowledging my lndebt-
edness to the fair one who took compass
sion upon me, although l was not in
uniform, not an officer, not even cadet.
One lady wore dress of rich claret
color, with trimmings of pale rose and
long black gloves. By the way, my in
formant, who has Just returned from
Paris, assures me that light gloves for
promenade and black gloves for evening
dress are now the correct thing.
White was worn by many of the
young ladies', and nothing could make
them look more charming. One of these
in tulle, trimmed with shaded begonia
leaves was very handsome, and another
boquets of grass tied with satin ribbon
for ornament. A pale blue brocade and
faille had wrelths of OK eye daisies and
pOppies for trimmings.
One young lady wore for brooch, so |
was told, for did not see it, a cadet-but-
ton of last year, set with very handsome
diamonds, and each fair damsel vowed
that the button she had secured should
be kept forever in memory of the hap
piest night of her life. The ball is over,
the lights are out, and | have left the
breezy hills on which our military aead-
envy is so delightfully."- situated for the
desk and Faber No once more.
The Elite Directory of New York is a
unique publication. and is of value and
interest to every one. 1t contains the
names and addresses of all the leading
people of New York City, and it is of in
estimable value to those who entertain
and are desirous Of sending out invita-
tions, saving, as it does, the necessity of
keeping a visiting book. 1t is equally
useful for those in business who wish
to procure the best class of trade, and at
the same time is volume which no
young lady should be without. This
years issue will be published in July, by
W Phillips & Co, of 81 Nassau st, New
York, and can also be had of all respect
able bookseller.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-06-29
THE WORLDS CHOICE !
A Centennial Decision.

Competent judges representing The civil
lied people of the world. appointed for The
OF particular arts OF sciences,
at Philadelphia ior six months, 10
decide upon the comparative merits OF the
various inventions OF mankind, awarded to
the manufactures of Benson's Capcine Po-
rous Plaster. after careful test and compar-
ison of this remarkable remedy with ordi-
nary porous and other kinds Of plasters, the
highest and only medal, above all foreign
and American competitors. on tne ground Of
It's great superiority over other plasters. and
its wopderfal pain relieving. strength hening,
and curative properties Remember that
this decision was made by four practical and
skilled physicians.
Remember that no nostrum was allowed
to be exhibited at the Centennial. Remem-
Der when you are suffering from any ache or
pain that Benson's Capcine Plaster is the
best remedy ever devised for all external
difficulties Benson's Capcine Porous Plas-
Ter was.invented TO overcome the slow action
OF the ordinary porous plasters. the only OBJ
lection ever found to this otherwise popular
remedy The secret OF this articles great
success lies in the fact-they relieve pain at
once, and cure quickly diseases which other
pl2sters and nniInents vii, not relieve.
They strengthen weak back, cure rheuma-
iism, spinal and kidney affections. sciatiea
lumbago, neuralgia, pains In the lack, hips
and Sides Persons easily affected by change
OF weather should wear these constantly
during the winter season, as they are
a sure preventative of colds. Sold every.
where. Price . cents.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-06-29
WHAT THE CEREMONY MEANS,

In London the freedom of the city
has a decided point. That part of the
British metropolis called 1.-The City"
has its own municipal government, the
remainder of London being governed
by Parliament. So far is this the case
that the lord mayor has within the city
limits privileges wbicbtake precedence
of all the the royal family except the
sovereign, and the sovereign, by Gus
tom, cannot enter the city unless the
Lord Mayor gives formal permission.
The '"The freedom" of the city is thus
seen to be of no ordinary courtesy. 1t
is preferred by the corporation of the
city only to eminent characters, and
the occasions are not frequent. 1t is
consequently regarded as one of the
most marked compliments which can
be paid public man. The ceremony
is an impressive one. Citizens meet at
Guildhall and vote to give the invita-
ton, after which the party concerned,
being notified of the warrant, appears
before the City Chamberlin and re-
ceiyes his formal permission. His
name is placed in book kept for the
purpose, together with the names Of
various citizens who vouch for his
good citizenship. The Chamberlin
administrators the oath of fidelity, and
gives him a gold box containing d
parchment promising the franchise of
Il Freeman of London" to him and to
his children dwelling within seven
miles of the city. Nor is this barren
privilege, for the holder of it has Ger
tain valuable rights and prerogatiyes
if he chooses TO insist ON them. He
may engage in retail trade without
being taxed and if his children become
orphans they may be made the wards
OF the city. There are various other
privileges which we neCd not specify.
Among the persons who have been in
vested with the Freedom of the City
are General Blucher. NJ. Thiers, the
Emperors of France and Russia, the
Shah of Persia. and the Sultan Of Tur-
key.