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The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05
The Way With Them Up at the
AIub-AiIIing Wives.

LOWELL, MASS, August 26.-Ezekiel B.
Worthen, Jr., fatally shot his wife last night
She left him some time since on an accusa-
ton of abusive treatment. He called last
night to induce her to retMrn, and on her
refusal shot her. He was arrested.
LONDON. ONTARIo-AleX. Drummond. a
boarding house keeper, fatally shot his wife
last night, during a quarrel.
PHILADELPHIA.--Willia Wander, after a
nights debauch, this morning killed his
wife.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

Judge Jere Black in his argument
before the Georgia Constitutional Con-
vention in favor of paying the Bullock
Bonds" said: "Benevolenee, charity, gen
erosity-these are rascally, virtues when
exercised by representatives az the public
expense" The sentiment was in direct OPP
position to his side of the question, but ii
was nevertheless the solid truth.
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Thoroughly satisfactory.
Ripley Advertiser:

Ripley Advertiser.l
BY reference TO the comments of the press
upon the action of the State Convention,
published in this issue, il will be seen that
both the ticket and platform adopted by
that body is thoroughly satisfactory. In
fact there is not Democrat, and very few
Republicans. in the State who can find any
material objection to either the ticket OF
nlatfOrm.
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The PeniGem1iary

Knowing that this important institution.
which during Radical rule was. kept rrn-
ming at great expense to the State, is M at
ter of interest to the public, our reporter
recently visited, for the purpose of desert
bling it.
THE BUILDINGS AND CoNvICTs.
There are number of buildings inside
OF the walls consisting of the main building,
prison. wood shops, blacksmith shops, etc.
Within the walls are confined lSI males and
females; of these, 40 are convicts wholly
unable to work and are a charge upon the
lessees. The convicts number as high as
93l, of which p are females. There are at
all times, Occasioned by deaths, discharges
and escapes, about so vacant numbers.
which would leave 93l convicts now serving
out sentences for violation of the laws of
the State
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JUSTICE BLANKS.

TTNhe following Blanks are kept regularly in
Il stock at The CLARION Office. Blanks may
be ordered by the number preceding the title oil
each. The figures at the end of each line indi-
cate the number of Blanks to the quire
Price, per single quire, $l0O, which includes
postage. Where five or more quires are order
ed, (of any one blank, assorted) the price
win be 75c per quire; if ten quires are order
ed, Gee per quire. A still further reduction by
the ream or thousand
Justices of the Peace.
No. 1-Summons-4S
No. 2-Subpena-4S.
No. Establishment for Witnesses.
No. 4-Venire Facias-(Writ to Sheriff TO
summon jury. 048.
No. 5-Affidavits, for general use-4S
No. 6-AfIdevit, for Bench Warrants.
No. Bench Warrants
No. S-Affidavit for Peace Warrants
No. Bond TO keep the Peace-48.
No. lO-Mittimus, Warrant for commitment to
jail}-48
No. 11-Affidavit for Search Warrants
Fo 12-Search Warrant and Returns.
No. l3-Athdavit in Replevin-4a,
No. l4-Writ Of Replevin-A.
No. 15-Affidavit for Distress Warrants.
No. 16-Distress Warrant-24
No. l7-Afidavit in Garnishment where De-
fsndsnt has no visible effects--4S.
No. 1S-Nrit of Garnishment-48
No. l9-Ahdavit and Bond for Attachment
No 2O-Attachment Writ-24
No. 21-Affidavit for Appeal and Bond-24
No. 22-Execution. with Fee Bill attached-A.
No. 23-Abstraet of Judgment-A.
No. unlawful Entry and Detainer Com
plant and Warrant6A.
POWER & BARKsDALE,
Jackson, Miss.
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Seals and Presses.

V,HE UNDERSIGNED WILL FILL orders
J. promptly for Seals and Presses for
Masonic Lodges, Chapters. Councils, Com
manderies, |. o. o. T. Lodges, and other sOci-
cites, Educational Institutions and Corpora
tons, Circuit and Chanoery Clerks, Gotaries
Public and Justices of the Peace.
Prices according to size, design and engraV-
ing. Designs furnished when requested.
Address,
J. L. POWER,
June 2S-tf Jackson. Miss.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

cHANcERY CLERKS AND SHERIFTS
0SAN BE SUPPLIED with the Blank Forms
" Of ertifeates and Receipts used in ma
king Applications for Tax Lands, and in Re-
ceiYing taxes on Land Sales, and Redemption.
Orders flled promptly by the Quire, Ream or
Thousand. Where the order is for ave quires
or less, the price is seventy-hve cents per
quire, Cash to accompany orders. Address
POWER g. BARKsDALE,
Jaekaon Mics.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

st. Louis GlObe-Democrat Republican,.
Mr.. Stanley Matthews, in speech at
Athens. Ohio, on Saturday last, strongly
eulOgiZed the Presidents civil service poll
cy. We used to eulogize it, too, until we
found that it was fraud.
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YAZOO RIVER COTTON
Plantation for Sale.

TNHE EUREKA PLANTATION-one Of q
i chain Of the highest and most fertile on
the river; situated on the west bank, u miles
above Yazoo City; contains about 20OO acres (;
large amount IN cultivation good dwelling
place; bored wells; good fences; plenty Of
cypress and other timber; title perfect. With
fair cash payment, ample time given. Apply
ALEX SMITH, ESQ, Yazoo City in whose hands
there is a complete typographical map Of the
place
Sept.5, '77-2m.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

This labor riot has lifted the country clear
of 1.-THE Southern question" Sectional poll
tics are dead as Julius Caesar. 1t is a com =
mon country, divided only into the law
abiding and law-detying classes.--Indian-
apolis News, Ind. Rep.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

Fifty of the new Adams Light Infantry
uniforms arrived by the NatcheZ Sunday
night, and may now be seen at the office OF
Lieut. Dicks.-Natchez Democrat.
Why cannot Jackson have military
comnanvS
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

THE attention of saddlers and harness
makers is directed to the card of Mr.. r. J.
Mallett, who offers in our columns to-day
for sale, his store stand and stock, either IL
hole OF viii sell an interest In the bust
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

Meridian Mercury

Meridian Mercury.l
Gen. Wharton, of Jackson, declines a
nomination for State Senator for Kinds
county. His great attachments in law and
in the science of government, with cool,
clear head and q ripe judgment. go to
make his services invaluable in the Senate
if they could have been secured
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

We are informed that the Utica Demo-
cratic Club at its last meeting passed res
olution recommending the placing of two
colored men on the county ticket-one for
the Legislature and one for the Board of
pervisOrs.-Raymond Gazette.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

The Okolona States speaks of Capt. J. w.
Lee as organizing the enemy for Q contest
in Old Monroe this fall. Our cotem porary
Ii mistaken; Capt. Lee is taking no part
whatever in politics.-Absrdeen Examiner.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

0-R able contemporary, Mr.. Wright,
~ the ylcksburg Herald, passed through
n. el-y. yesterday, en- route to the Sea
shore where his family are sojourning.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

TrgwERANcE.-Members Of Jackson
a.nnail MOL. ,. 0. T., are requested to
r-al the regular meeting next Friday
evening Sept. 18Th, a business Of importance
v.I require their attention.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

tinQuished fellow townsman, Col. A. II. Nell
son. was elected Judge OF the 4th Judicial
Circuit in Illinois, few days ago, over q
Republican named Wilkin.-Carron Con-
sentative.
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A. B. Hart, Esq, of HonGgomery

Carroll Conservative.I
We are glad to notice the popularity of
our young friend, A. B. Hurt, Esq, in his
native county, Montgomery. IA the pri
mary election recently held in that county,
Mr.. Hurt received S94 votes against 45S for
his opponent.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Stolen.

A YOKE OF STEERS-supposed 10 have
IA been stolen-can be had by the owner
by calling upon the City Marshal and proving
property and paying charges.
Jackson, Miss, Sept. 3, '77-lt.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

CAPT. W. A. MoNrGoMERY, Of Ed
..-I.. C. .. Gillespie, Esd, of Raymond.
..s Mr.. 4. r. Green, Of Terry, are candi-
..a- for the senatorial nomination.
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Great Jackson Passenger Route.
SCHEDULE IN EFFEcr jury l5m, Is77.

Take the Great Jackson Pass
enger ROute with splendid Pullman fal-
ace Sleeping Cars, auf get the advantage uI
l0to Excursion and limited Rates to aIl Points
in Virginia and Tennessee. and t1 lbe North
East and West Sleeping cars ran through to
Louisville. Cincinnati and Chicago without
ch anQc-als0 through Sleeping car accomm0-
dations to So. Louis. Time, distance and money
saved by taking this route. smooth track.
fine equipment. close connections. good eating
houses. polite aud attentive conductors and
train men on the line. To secure am therr
advantages buy your Tickets via she Great
jackson Route which - always ahead
b. b. MOREY, q. F. g. n. A..
NO. a ". r., EEw ORLEANS, IA.
JNO II. PERRY. @. g. A.
AuE.15, '77-tE Miss. Central 10. n
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A Rare Chance !

A n excellent opportunity is offered 70 "a
"A party DESTROYS Of embarking in the SAD.
DLERY and HARNESS BUSINESS, either
by purchasing store and goods of an estab-
lished stand, or by securing an interest with
the present proprietor. Address
r. j. MALLETT.
Edwards, Miss, Sept. ;, 1s77-lm.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

REV. G. b. GALLOWAY delivered his
address on the origin and history OF Meth =
odism, by request, to a large audience com
posed of all tire various denominations, on
Sunday evening last. High as expectation
was it was fully met. The address teemed
with historical facts and sound religious
truth and gitterinS rhetoric. 1t was in
spring to the believers in Methodism, but
brearhed no spirit of intolerance to other
denominations. 1t will be printed IN con-
venient form for circulation.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

VARIATIONS IN temperature have a
marked effect on human constitutions, abb
normally checking the secretions in some,
and forcing the excretions in others, max
mg corrective or regulator necessary,
which can be found in HOME STOMACH
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

TuG feeling is strong for colored rep
-.s-Hratlou CA the legislative ticket. We'll
aa Hicks ana Henry Mason are the Rich
noaI. IN the field. Andy Miller is spoken
.rmrB5ard of supervisors.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

On account of the Musical Jubilee the
regular monthly meeting and washing of
Gem, No. ,, has been postponed until Tues
day, September 11th.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

THE most economical article is that
which makes the other components go the
arthest, while less of itself is required.
This is the case with DoOLEY's YEAST Pow
DER in It's relation to milk, eggs and short
eniag. The cake. bread or pastry energies
from the oven triumph of delicate
sweetness and there is reduction on the
grneer'- bill.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

ENrERPRIsE.-Mr. Jno. Mcdonnell,
our enterprising Foundry and Machine
man, has been turning out of his shops
hele some very creditable work, among
which are several engines for plantation
use. We were shown recently a letter
from a firm of prominent men in Rankin
county, tor whom he had put up an engine
in which they say, "Our engine runs with
ont the slightest jar, and with the ease OF
sewing machine This is the kind of en-
terprise community needs, and our city
boasts of no institutions with greater
pride than her foundry and machine shops
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

WpEy shall we have a meeting in
,..s.o, 10 appoint delegates to the County
Convention.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

THE first bale Of new cotton was
.-.ggn- to This city on Thursday, Both inst,
.- Mr.. r. Shotwell and was sold 10 MIR. A
rf-len at 10 cents per pound. Weight, 424
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

IT is contemplated by members of the
Methodist Church of this city to erect, or
purchase, suitable building at Crystal
Springs Camp Ground, for the accommoda-
ton of their families before the next meet
iug. The plan is good one and we have
no doubt will be carried out. The railroad
puts us within convenient distance of the
place. and there Is no reason why citizens
here should not make arrangements for their
own accommodation.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

TIE negro who recently arrived here
NTH small poz, died on Monday at the
..~.a outside of town, to which he was TAX
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

n BEER was registered at Rohrbach
.s.T-r-Town the other day. How provOk-
..1. we thought it was B., our old friend
Hres.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

JEWISH New YEAR.-Next Saturday,
.Hc ,.h. being the New Year of our Israel
tei.a citizens, ;heir stores will be closed on
Friday evening, and remain closed until
Monday morning.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

THE CLARION Office is indebted to the
Constitution Band, of Vicksburg, for a
serenade, which was duly acknowledged at
the time.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

PLANTATION For SALE.-Dr. War
zen Brckcll, of New Orleans, offers for sale
d fine cotton plantation on Nazoo River,
near lazoo City. For particulars see his
advertisement in another column.
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AT COST.

A have determined 90 close ONT ms, .-.
"a tire stock Of PIANOS, ORGANS AND
MELODEONs, / viii hereafter ssu ~ F--
struments az Factory prices for CAau ~
public generally arc requested 90 can ana e--
anime for themselves. E BLOOM
julyll, '77-2m,
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--,rrx.-See advertisement of stolen
I'm our new advertising column.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

Mrs. MOkANcY, the attentive lady
Librarian, has cen granted leave of absence
rr rhe month of september. Mr. }. A. L.
Campbell. Jr. will act as Librarian during
rla time
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

We had the pleasure Of calls yesterday
from Mr.. Weightman, of the New Orleans
Times; Col. Frantz, OF the Brandon Re
arhflaan, and Mr.. Bonney, of the Summit
Sentinel.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

pg1fHAu YoUNG has gone to join old
raaBro"n'
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

I'm, FIRE Co. has received some new
..hser hose.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

P. S Messrs. Webb and Clifton have
been INDUCING in Turkish bath, and say
they are fully satisfied in that line.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05
INDUSTRIAL WORKS

SHOE AND BooT SHoP.-E. Murphy, fore
man. Twenty-seven convicts employed.
Here every style of foot wear is made for
ladies, gentlemen and children, from the
finest boot or gaiter TO the cheapest shoe,
both for the wholesale and retail trade.
THE MILL.--There is no foreman, the en-
gineer is a convict; six men employed
growing machine, two circular saws, jig
saw, and a grist mill run by steam.
WAGON SHOr.-C. z. Hughes, foreman /;
ten conyicts employed. Here are made
and repaired buggies and wagons, gin
stands, etc, in style equal to any establish
llent in the country. Connected with this
shop is paint shop. I. f. Narcotic in
charge, with two convicts.
WooD SHoP--F. Sloane, foreman; ten
carpenters, two painters and one uphOlster.
Furniture is here made and repaired, and
contracts for all kinds of wood work are
taken. In this shop every kind of wood
work is done.
BLACKSMITH SHoP.--A. III, Harecott, fore
man, with seventeen cOnvicts. Iron work
for other shops and for outside parties, of
all kinds, is done here.
MACHINE SHoP--Under charge of the
foreman of the Wagon shop, with two men.
Here are the lathes for making iron axles
and gin-shafts and wagon-spokes, handles
tor axes, etc. This includes the works in
side of the walls.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

A 'LosT CAUsE"-carpet-bag rule in
the South.
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homestead

Judge Calhoun and the Meridian
bar.
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OTHER INDUSTRIES D..

Besides those above named, there Is large
establishment six and a half miles south of
Jackson, on the n. o., j. Il n. r. r., Ham
ilton City," which is connected with the
Penitentiary.
OFFICEKs.--Edwin Barksdale, General
Manager; Tim. Hardy, Sergeant; DIR. Nc
GOwan, foreman lime kilns; sixty eight
male and two female convicts.
The SAW MILLs-Work about ten hands,
and make lumber of all kinds, but particu-
larly oak, hickory, etc, used in wagon max
ing.
LINE kILNs.-There are rive lime klns
ready or being burned, and from which
many thousand bushels of lime will be
made. In connection with this, there is run
by another firm, Hamilton, Barksdae &
Co, wood yards, for the purpose of supply
ing the railroad with wood; thirty nine
convicts employed.
The cOnvicts not included in the above
detailed statement, are sub-leased on plan
tations on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers.
We know that the lesSees have lifted a
burthen off the State, and trust they may
do well for themselves.
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OUTSIDE WORKS .

THE BRICK YARD.-G. NJ. Bessenott, fore
man thirty-eght hands. There are now,
and in progress OF making, 100000 brick,
most of which will be used in making the
Improvements on the Penitentiary build
ings, required OF the lessees by law.
THE FARMs-W. B. Regain, foreman
There are two in number, and work about
fifty convicts. Corn. potatoes, ETC., for the
consumption of the institution are raised,
TAN YARD.-H. Buckholtz, foreman, and
four convicts. Here is made leather for the
| use of the establishment and for wholesale
and retail trade.
The convcts working at the brick yard
the farms, and the tan yard are kept within
the walls at night, and are included in the
| Isl above named.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-09-05

TIME to lay up winter wood.
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AND CoNvIcTs.
OFFICERS.

Marion Smith, State Superintendent;
Hamilton and Hebron, lessees; ID. Shelton
Jr., clerk; Writ Johnston, ply stefan; c. w.
Buck, Sergeant; Ben Cameron, Sub-Ser-
geant- Total number of persons employ ed,
30, of which 20 are guards.
Ia tue dispensary there is one convict in
the kitchen, and in the tailor shop twelve
are employed. In the latter only mat
rasses arc made for sale, but here all the
clothing for the couvicts is made. There
are 200 cells IN the prison building, twenty
five of which are not finished.
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AWARD OF PRIZES

The first, for best general performance to
the Hazlehurst band. The second for best
performance OF a piece at first sight to
Summit No. 1. The third for best performer
on E fiat cornet to Mr. Isydore Schwartz,
of Jackson Silver C0rnet Band. The Jack
son Band received honorable mention in
each contest.
Gen. T. j. Wharton then presented DIR.
Patton, on behalf of the ladies of jackson
with beautiful boquet. His remarks were
couched in most complimentary terms, and
delivered with the Generals characteristic
eloquence. The Jubilee was here conclud-
ed to be repeated, we hope and believe, next
year.
We must not forget to speak of the gen.
erous libefality of our public-spirited citi-
zens, Col. Hamilton and Mr.. Odeneal, pro-
prietors of the Fair Grounds, in rendering
their use for the occasion, free of cost
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81 90 LOT

One Ladies' Oreu Guard Chain.
One Ladies Neck Chain buI Cross.
One beautiful Lockrt. engraved.
one pair Band Bracelets
one Gents Twist Link Vest Chain and
Charm.
Nue pair Onyx Sleeve Eutlrns
One sol .3I Onyx Silrt Studs.
One new improved Collar Button.
One extra cut Cameo Seal Ring
One Arizona Solitaire Stud
One set Amethyst or Topaz PIN and Ear
Drops.
One Ladies' ChtmIsc Button
One Plain Ring. stamped Dr. Is.
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WATCHES!! JEWELRY!I
5O-CENT LOT.

ne Gents Watch Chain. retail price.-yl 90
One pair Engraved Sleeve Buttons.
retail PRICE -.... ......,...-.-... ~
One Stoue-Set Scarf Pin, retail price Is
One set 90 Spiral Shirt Studs. retail
HTtCe.--.-....
One improved shape Collar Button, re-
tan ...-........-..... ~
One heavy plain Wedding Ring, retail -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

Prof. Hcydwcilcr Of this city, besides having
in training number Of classes in gymnastics of
both sexes at Turn Hall, has established school
in La Sale On last Monday evening number
Of his pupils from this city went with him to La
Sale and gave one of their interesting entertain
ments at Opera Hall. OF the La Sale school the
Press says: IAN enterprise Of interest to our
citizens, heads Of families, which has hitherto cs
capped notice in the papers, is the School of Gym.
nastics, established by the La Sale Turnyerein,
and in charge of Prof. IIeidweler, who has been
employed by them permanently at stated sal.
airy. The object of the school is the healthy
growth and development Of the pupils, by means
of system of exercises, taught in any other
school. They are all of a nature not injurious to
the system, and arranged with special reference
to the promotion of health. To the careful think
er the Importance of this school to our city will
be at once apparent, and we have no doubt it
will be accorded full and hearty support There
is now Il class Of about twenty five boys, and the
are cndeavoring to get up another
class of girls, for the system is important alike
To both sexes"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
A JaCk-Lantern Joke.

On Friday evening last while the rest of the
family were at church, the boys at Mr.. Arthur
Lowman, on the south side, undertook to amuse
themselves by frightcntening the servant girl
with a "jack- lantern" The lantern was set in 20.
sition and the girl sent to look at it. She was
somewhat frightened though not seriously, but
in walking about fell off the porch where she had
been, hurting herself SO severely that she tainted
away. The boys were then in turn more serious
ly frightened than the girl had been, thinking
she was killed, and jumping on horse rode for
dear life" to the So. Ottawa church for the fami-
~ there, leaving the girl lying senscless. When
for, and recovered, being able to perform her du
ties next day. Jack.lantcrns have been in use for
many years but we never before heard of any
ones being frightened by them, nor we presume
had the boys mentioned.