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Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
A Conscience-stricken Criminal.
His COnfessfOn-Charley StaRora's Eight Years of Suffering for the Guilt of
 Another.
From the Philadelphia Press.l

From the Philadelphia Press.l
 ERIE, Pa., Aug. 3O.-Pentwater, up along the forest lake shores of Michigan, is in the enjoyment of a startling sensation, and has taken Sheriff Stafford of this county into it's confidence, in the strong hope that the real criminal in a case of assault committed years ago may be brought to justice, and the inno- cent imprisoned victim be released from his cell in the Western penitentiary at Allegheny The sheriff received letter from interested parties a few days ago, which made strange revelations to him, throwing light upon hitherto dark matter. The letter says that John Sipps and James Mangam lumbermen living at Pentwater, had been told in secret by Jackson Ward, brother backwoodsman, that he (Ward) was the real guilty man in the assault committed upon Anna Childs at her home in Washington township, in this county, on cold December night of the year 1874. ''My conscience has no rest day nor night" Wards feelings prompted him to say as he relieved the burden and eased the remorse that hung as canker to his guilty heart strings by telling the secret to his mates ''and poor Charley Stafford has suffered these eight years an innocent prisoner. Tell them am ready to prove my guilt. Tell them we exchanged our vests on that night, and that was the evidence which sent Staf- ford to cell" Sipps and Mangam state the few facts as given by Ward as having come di- rect and unsolicited from him, and they are
 
 appear against Ward.
 The trial of Stafford was remarkable one By change of venue his counsel had the case removed to Crawford county, and the date of the sixteen-year commitment to the Western penitentiary reads from Meadville Ward now states that afterward meeting Charles Stafford, by some manoeuvre he ac- complished an exchange of vests, and then left the State. The excitement over the event was intense. By queer combination of circumstances Stafford, among others, was arrested on suspicion, and the girl, remem- bering the bright colored pattern of the vest her assailant.. t..wore, declared him the guilty ] man. That vest exchange has kept Charles Stafford prisoner in solitary confinement ! almost eight years, and until Wards comics sion his prospects were first-class for the full ! term. Measures are now being taken to as- certain the full text of the statements made | in the letter from Pentwater, and Sheriff
 Stafford confidently expects to secure suff- l cient evidence to warrant the arrest of Ward, l which Ward wants, and release the innocently imprisoned. He has been working up the
 case for week past, and expects to make g
 move to day-keeping up communication
 with the parties in the Michigan settlement
 and close eye on the movements of Ward.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10

A Perfected Purifier of the System.
 ToH1c.-" LncTeqsiao the strength, ob0iGtang he efeets of Ce6ility, and restoring healthy Jn'csoS. -WEBsTER.
 For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia, the many forms of Liver Complaint, Impure and Impoverished Blood' and Functional Derangements attendant upon Debility, and for Building up the weak, Ash-Tonic is doubtless the most prompt and certain remedy yet devised. In 1-2 1b. bottles, 75 cents Nsix Bottles, $4. Accredited Physi- clans and Clergymen, who may desire to test the Tonic, will be supplied with not exceeding six bottles, at one-half the retail price, money to accompany the order. Sold by Druggists, and by D. B. Dewey x Co.,, 46 Dey St., N. Y
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
cENTAuR
 Iiniin1ent.

The most Powerful, Penetrating and Pain-relieving remedy ever devised by man. It soothes Pain, it allays inflammation, it heals Wounds, and it cures
 RHEUMATISM, Sciatica, LumbagO, Scalds, Burns, Stiff Joints, Cuts, SWellings, Frost bites, Quinsey, Salt Rheum, Itch, Sprains, Calls, and Lameness from any cause. Sufferers from
 PAIN IN THE BACK, Fever Sores, Eruptions, Broken Breasts, contracted Cords, Neu- ralgia, Palsy or dislocated limbs and owners of horses, planters, me chanics, merchants and professional men everywhere, unite in saying, that CENTAUR LINIMENT brings relief when all other Lini- ments. Oils, Extracts and Embroca- tions have failed.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
One Moment. Plaass

When winter is passing into summer, and summer into winter again, your health should be especially looked to. The humors which have accumulated in your blood should be cleansed away and your system toned up to guard against bilious fever, or other sick. ness peculiar to the change of season. pr. David Kennedy's t'Favorite Remedy" will do this for you. Get bottle now and begin using it at once. A long fit of sickness and long doctors bill may be the penalty ot neglect. Ifyour druggist hasn't it write to the doctor at Rondout, N. T. Price $1 .O0.
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
Mothers, mothers.. Mothers.,.

- ot,:1a sI a..o 9 v. with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth? If so, go at once and get bottle of MRS. WTNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately depend upon it there is no mistake about it. There is not mother on earth who has eyer will regulate the bowels, and ve rest to the mother, and relief and health to the child, operating like magic. It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents bottle. ap11 n. w.s&w1y
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
I"nnHHAnH

When you visit or leave New York city, save baggage expressage and carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central depot, 45O rooms, fitted up at 8 cost of one million dollars, reduced to $1 and upwards per day. European plan Ele- vator. Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad to all depots. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
nrnnEanna.A

Those who have taken Simmons Liver Regulator declare that it sets the liver in &C., tion and invigorates the system in such a way as to destroy the craving for strong drinks. s7 Cd 1w
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
(aStOria=ss =ss Doses.

@35 cents. A Mothers rem edy for sleepless and irritable Child ren. The Recipe of Old Dr. Pitcher, Free from Morphine, and not Mar cotic. Formula published with each bottle. For Flatulency, assimllatlng the food, Sour Stomach, Feverlshness Worms, and Disordered Bowels Castoria has the largest sale of any article dispensed by Druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10

City COurt-Crim1naI side-Judge shel-
 Charles Marshall, breach of peace, con tinued to Sept. 19; Joseph H. Marvin, las civious carriage, $5 fine and $6.1s costs i; William Maher, trespass, nolled; Charles Reigel, breach of Sunday law, continued to Sept 12 same, keeping open gaming house on Sunday, continued to Sept. 12; Francis McNamee, breach of peace, $5 fine and $6- 97 costs; John Donohoe, resisting officer, judg- ment suspended; Alexander Brown, breach of peace, $5 fine and $6.1s .costs Daniel F. H. Killam, theft, $7 fine. $6.1s costs and 90 days in jail James C.. McManus, breach of peace, continued to Sept. IS; Albert Swords and John MeCloskey, burglary, continued to Sank 10
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
KIN9ssI1ANaP SMITHS MINNESOTA FAMILY FLOUR

Electrically paris ed under the snltth-0z- horne -pakent system of EEectrfe Midd1ings Purfdf eRMs ST. I.ADd1NN.1 ROLLER MILL.
 sCHURMEIERs 6 SMITH Proprletors. ie30 dkW6m
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10

Is 8 Positive Cure
 for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
 s0cOmmOn to our best female populatioH It will entirely the worst form of Female Com plaints ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ulcera ton, Falling and Dispacements and the consequent Spinal Weakness and is particularly adapted to the Change of Life.
 It will dissolve and expel tumors from the uterus in an early stage of development. The tendency to can cerous is checked speedily by its It removes faintness, atulency destroys all craving for stimuIants relieves weakness of the stomach It cures Floating, Headaches Nervous Prostration, General Debility Sleeplessness Depression and Indi gestion. That feeling of bearing down. causing pain, weight and backache always permanently cured by its use It will at all times and under all crcumstances act in harmony with laws that govern the female system For of Kidney Complaints of either sex this Compound is unsurpassed.
 LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S VEGETABLE CON- POUND is prepared at 2ss and 2S5 Western Avenue, Lynn Mass. Price 91 Six bottlezfor S6 Sent by mail form of pills also in the form of lozenges, on receipt of price, S1 per for either Mrs Pinkham freely all letters of inquiry. Send for paph let. Address above. Mention this Fdper.
 No family should be without IYDA E. PINKHAM's LIVER PULLS. They cure constipation, biliouSnsss and torpidty of the liver. 26 cents per box
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
VAIUABI,ETRUTHS

sH you suffering frem poor health tor languishing bed of sickness, take cheer, for
 Hop BitterS will cure you. tsf you simply ailfng if you feel weak and dispirited, without clearly knowing why,
 Hop BitterS will Revive you. s'If you Minister, and have over taxed yourself with your pastoral du- ties or a Mother, worn out with care and work,
 Hop BitterS will Restore you. If you are a man of business or la .bourer weakened by the strain Of your severy day duties man Of letters, ttoiling over your midnight work, Hop Bitters will Strengthen you. If you suffering from over eating tor drinking, any indiscretion or d1ssl- patton, are young and growing too fast, as Is often the case, Hop Bitters will Relieve you. ss if you are in the workshop, on the farm, at the desk, anywhere, and feel that your system needs cleansing, ton ing or stimulating. without tntoxica- sting,
 Hop Bittcrs is what you need. .s If you are old, and your blood thin and impure, pulse feeble. yo1r nerves unsteady, and your faculties waning, Hop Bitters will give you new Life and SVfgOur.
 HOP BITTERS is an elegant, healthy sdrinks, impure water, etc., rendering them harmless and sweetening the mouth, and cleansing the stomach"
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
Tontine Boarding Stable.

sS Having leased the new stable re- >2&R1 S--tH gently erected by the TOnt ne Conn esees2S2 pany we are pleased to anno1nce to the public that vye are row ready to receive horses to board.
 Barker 6 Ransom,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
Rochester Lager.

NaRoM one of the finest breweries in the country Y warranted to keep any length of time. For sAlI
 uyAl T. HALL SON.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
LYMAN LINE! Royal Mail Steamers. New York to Queenstown and Liverpool Every Thursday org Saturday.

OITY OF BERLIN, 5491 CITY of BRUSSELS, S77B OITY of RICHMOND4607 CITY of NEW YORK, $500 OITY OF OHESTER, ,4566 CITY OF PARIS, 3O80 CITY of fMoNTREAL449Ol CITY of BROOKLYN 2911 These magnificent steamers, built in water tight eompartmente, among the strongest largest and fastest on the Atlantic. The saloons are lu1uriously furnished, especially we'll lighted and ventilated, and take up the whole width of the ship The principal staterooms are
 amidships forward of the engines, where least noise
 and motion Is felt, and replete with every
 fort having all latest improvements, double berths, electric bells, &o.
 The cuisine has always been speciality of this Line ,ns and bstbrooms Rsrba-ss sbons nisnoa ubrs-Iaa &c.,, provided.
 The Steerage accommodation cannot be exceled.
 Passengers of this clesa will find their comfort and
 privacy particularly studied, and tho provisioning unsurpassed
 For rates of passage other information spplyto l JOHN G. DALE, Agent, | Or to 31 Broadway, New York Edward Downea SO9 Chapel street. W. Fitzpatrick, IF Grand street. Bunnell & Scranton, 216 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10

Coleman vs. o'Neil, ct al. Dibble ys. Beech CT Gustam vs. Rogers.
 Court adjourned until Monday next at 2 D. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
H0usatOnic Railroad. Through Cars Between Bridgeport
 and Albany. Shortest, Quickest and Cheapest Route for Albany, Troy, Sar-
 atoga and the West.

PASSENGER TRAINS Leave BRIDGEPORT for ALBANY, TROY, SARATO- GA and the WEST, 1010 B.. n. {upon arrival of 9:35 @. m. train from New Haven) WITH THROUH CAR FOR ALBANY. arriv- ing at 2:40 D. m. Arrives at Saratoga 4:4e p. connecting at Albany with BIO p. Chicagc Express, arriving in Chicago at 500 the next p.
 Leave BRIDGEPORT at 5:35 D. toonnecting with 4:30 P. Train from New Haven) arriving ir Albany at 10:05 D. n-, Saratoga 12:4S night. Returning Express Train leaves Saratoga at l:0a D. Inland Albany at 245 p. m., with THROUGH CAR via State Line) arriving in Bridgeport at 7:,2O New Haven at 500 p.
 Through Tickets sold and Baggage Checked direct to and from New Haven, Pittsfi cid and all Hous- atomic Stations North Adams Albany, Troy and Sara toga.
 H D. AVERILL, General Ticket Agent. L. B. STLLSON, Superintendent. Bridgeport, Conn.,, July 21 1ss1. jy15
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10

How the Boys are Enjoying Themselves A Fine Brigade Dress Parade-The Big Day of the Week in Camp-Yester- day's Revfew-Crovvds or VisitOrs-Fine Military Spectacle = The Boys Last Night in Camp.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-10
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMEN
SU n NfER MONTHs

is the critical period infant life shown by the bills of mortality compared with the other months of the As dietetic,in Of Cholera Infantum, Dysentery, Chronic Diarrhoea, Cholera,
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
A Pleasant Dance.

Eight of Canon City's well known
gentlemen organized for one night
and got up the most pleasant little
dancing party of the season. 1t oc-
cured at Blake's hall on last Monday
and was as select as possible. The
ladies were arrayed in the most ex-
quisite toilets, the gentlemen APP
pearing in full dress. The floor was
waxed and became as smooth as a
mirror and so bright as to reflect the
lights from the lamps in all direc.
tions.
The dancing began at $50 p. M i,
and ended at midnight, and the par.
Elephants found by experience that a
small party of friends can enjoy
themselves more fully than large
party made up of casual acguaint-
ances and strangers. The music was
excellent and furnished by the Parlor
orchestra; the orders of dancing.
which were printed at our Office, were
the handsomest ever used in this
city. They were printed in gold let
ters on gendarme blue satin. trimmed
in cardinal and old gold braid, and
beside, the usual order of dancing
gave the names of each of the gem
tlemen and ladies invited.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
SATURDAY. MARcH ., 1881.
An EXPERTS Oninion.

On Sunday last the oil well was
visited by Mr.. Mark Luckenbach aud
Mr.. Willard Teller. of Denver, and
DR.. Harding, of Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Luckenbach has had wide expe-
ricnce in the oil business and there
fore competent gentlemen to Judge
of the oil well in this vicinity. He
says the oil which is being taken out
of the Cassiday we'll is the best oil
for lu5ricating purposes he ever
saw. 1t has IL specific gravity of 24
and is extremely rich in The consti-
tuents of oil for the purpose named.
lie thinks when the well is sunk
deeper an excellent quality of illu-
Ininating oil will be found. He was
quite confident that the prospect for
oil in large quantities being found here
was most excellent and that rs soon
as this well, now in operation,
proves a success, which it will be.
Mr.. Luckenbah believes, many thous-
ands of dollars of Pennsylvania capi-
tai will be invested here. He has the
assurance of manufacturing COM
pany in Pennsylvania that as soon as
he says so they viii send to him, to this
city,a large invoice of oil machinery,
and that Canon City viii be headquart-
ers for the sale of such machinery. An
impression has gone out which should
be corrected. 1t has been stated that
about 144 barrels of oil were being
drawn from the well daily. This is
not quite true. The amount taken
out when the pump was at work, was
at the rate of 144 barrels daily, but
for the reason that the pump and
casing were both old and worn out
the managers were not able to keep it
up to that extent for q whole day
New machinery of the best kind has
arrived from the east, and now
the full merit of the we'll will
be tested. Every day the prospect
is growing better and there is scarce
ly doubt but many more wells will
be sunk in this vicinity before the
next winter sets in.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
Penitentiary Iteris.

Not single convict was reported OH the
sick list yesterday morning.
The office at the trout entrance will soon
be finished. 1t will be great improve
ment.
The commissioners We're in session this
week. They decided To the ID. & X. G. rai-
road the land opposite the penitent'ary !:
paid bills amounting TO ?i5, I55.03; raised
per year, the salaries of the physician and
clerk to 81 GOO per year, aud the salaries OF
the foreman of blaeksmiths, foreman OF
stone masons and foreman OF brick layers
and yard TO S15 per month.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
Great ne,elutlon IN FnrnIture.

Having bongbt ont the entire stock
of furniture of l.. II. Joel aud having
two car loads OF very fine furniture
just arrived from the east, now can
sell at prices lower than ever before
offered in Canon City. My goods are
all from the best manufacturers, and
have n large stock of cheap furni.
ture at prices that will suit the people
of CanoS. Beds, chairs, bed springs
and mattresses. 1 now invite 1.-The
public 10 come and examine my new
stock in the store next to the Mcclure
house, Main street Canon. Special
rates given to dealers and prompt at
iention given TO all orders. See ad-
vertisement. julius RUF.
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The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
Scarlet Fever.

AZ there are several cases of scarlet fe-
yer In the city. more caution should be ex-
ercised than there is at present by parents
OF children going TO school. The form of
the disease which is prevailing here is not
necessarily dangerous. but nevertheless
care should be taken, or IL may become ma
lignant.
We write this item for the purpose Of
frightening people into the gravity Of The
situation. Should the fever become copta-
geous II will be dangerous and too fatal
for tho lives OF children. il the disease
prevails to any extent tho school viii be
closed, and our physicians here va, exact
the siIirisst quarantine.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
Catholic Church.

Mass was celebrated in Canon City,
on last Sunday in Blake's hall, by
Rev. d. F. Haugh, of Pueblo. Be-
tween seventy and eighty were pres
ent, and listened with marked alten-
tion to the sermon and instructions
in regard to the season of Lent. In
the afternoon a Sunday-scbool was
organized with Misses Lena Cham
bers, Clara Schaefcr, Ella Lonergan
and Mr.. Gogcrty, as teachers.
Until further notice, Mass will be
celebrated on the last Sunday of each
month and Sabbath school held on
each Sunday at 3 p. m, at Blake's
hall.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
Str,,cL n MIL,

Just opposite the postoiilcc, Mt Nor
rison's. photographs oil children of
all ages made in one second and guar.
anteed as good as the chest in FIRE.
mont county" An entirely new out
fit OF instruments of the best make.
photographs and tin,ypes of all
sizes, made at any time. Views In
great variety of Colorado scenery OF
my own and others taking. Don't
miss the place, opposite the post
office, Canon City.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
DIED.

BAER-on March end, of scarle
lever. Harry Clyde, son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. j. G. Baer, aged years and [
months
on the mills wild and barren
Ofa world rough and cold,
Came a little lamb straying
From out the Fathers fold.
And the bitter storms of winter
Around him sorely beat,
Till the Good Shepherd reaching
With silent step but fleet
Gathered the lamb TO His bosom
Where now so gently tended,
Meath Paradise skies all sunny
Each Ill and danger ended,
The little lamb in green pastures
By loving hands is led,
And ever beside still waters
He fingers, whom we call dead.
Hear us, oh !tpitying Saviour
In agony ofprayer,
That when Thou caliedst us homeward
Wen find him safely thore. w.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
Warden FELTON, went up to Denver
Thursday night,
Mr.. S. Il. Sappington returned to
this city on Sunday.
Mr.. F. A. Reynolds left for Lead
vile on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruff will give party
ut their residence tonight.
Rev. j. w. Partridge went up to
Denver on Monday to be gone few
days.
Mrs. Sallie Megrue onr popular
school teacher, has been seriously i'll
for several days.
Hon. d. FL. Nichols and daughter,
frankie, We're taking in the sights
of Canon on Friday.
Mrs. w. f. Robertson, of Salida,
came down TO Canon on Monday to
visit friends for It week or two.
Mrs. NJ. N. Megrue came down from
Denver on Sunday to visit her many
friends in this city, of whom she has
a host.
Mr.. Felix Anstett, the well known
and popular clerk of N. Stones store,
went east on Saturday for a visit of
some days.
Mrs. Thos. Pounds has returned to
this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Pounds will
make their home in Gunnison City
the coming summer.
Mr.. c. II. Aldrich, of Wet Mountain
valley, was in town this week for the
purpose of meeting his wife on her
return visit from Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Baer, in their
grief over the loss of their little son,
Clyde. have the heartfelt sympathy
of their many warm friends in this
city.
Mrs. B. Murray has just suffered
the loss of her father, and conse-
quently is much grieved. She has
the undoubted sympathy of q large
circle OF friends.
Mr.. G. A. Morrison has returned to
his position in the Exchange ban k.
He exchanged places with Mr.. j. II.
Fesler, who has gone to Salida to take
place in the Chaffee County bank.
Mr.. A. II. Taylor, of Garfield. has
been i'll in this city for some days and
was unable to return TO his duties as
city clerk of that prosperous town as
soon as he expected.
Mr.. G. G. Turner, who has been
turnkey at the penitentiary for long
time, left for Denver on Friday, to
take place with the transfer COM
papy of that city under Hon. NJ. n.
| Megrue.
Hons. D. II. Nichols and W. S. Nc
Cutcheon were in the city this week.
Mr.. Taylor, the other penitentiary
commissioner, did not come, as he
received no official notification of
his appointment.
Mr. Charles Johnson is expected in
the city in day or two and will at
once have place as guard ut the PEN
itentiary. In the meantime Il. A.
johnson will fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Mr.. 9. G. Tur-
ner.
Mrs. Blake received visit this
week from her father, Mr.. Samuel
Davis and Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Orton
and son, who returned from their
eastern visit and Mrs. t. w. Spain,
who arrived from Silver Cliff on
Thursday.
Mr.. John T. Lester resigned his
position as night watchman on
Thursday and took q situation in
Col. Mattison's billiard saloon. Mar
shal Calender appointed Jas. 7.
Russell, who has been watchmau at
the depot for long time, to fill the
position.
The Fremont County record., 1881-03-05

Monday evening, between six and seven
O'Clock, big, brawny tramp threw n stone
through window glass in the window
which faces the work bench in Mr. l.. NJ.
Nelson's jewelry store with the probable
intention Of robbery. Mr.. T. N. Harding,
however, sew the act and promptly arrest
ed the fellow. He was taken before Justice
Clelland ON Tuesday and ia default OF $3.50
bail was sent 10 the county jail TO await the
action OF the grand jury,on a charge of bur-
glary aud attempted robbery. His maine
Is James Ryan.