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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Jail-Birds Swarming- and all
Safely Hived Again.

stack of hay"-So said, but a
swarm of jail-birds is something
new under the sun, and vet this
is just what we had last Saturday.
The warm May sun seemed to
have inspired the inmates of our
county Jail with a desire to be out
making honey.
About the busiest hour in the
afternoon, when all was rush and
hustle around Court Square, with
Recorder Clay Leonard on a store
box auctioning off goods, and the
Sheriff and deputies all busy rak-
ing in taxes from the tribute pay
ers from the country, the colored
boy on watch came running
over from the Jail with word that
the prisoners were getting out ::
and what a rush and excitement
was there, my countrymenl
Sure enough; there came the
prisoners, popping out at the top
of the jail through a hole cut in
the tin roof, like bees pouring out
of a knot hole. And away went
Sheriff, deputies, Clay Leonard,
policeman, every body, after the
escaping prisoners, like country
crowd after RUNAWAY" swarm of
bees.
At the rear of the jail, Bowen,
charged with the Pennington P. O.
robbery, on landing outside the
high fence found himself flanked,
and gathering up a stone, showed
fight but policeman Burns, wheel
ing his pocket artillery into posi-
ton quick as a flash, ordered,
"hands down." and Mr.. Bowen,
walked sullenly back to Jail.
But feeter of foot were the two
Romes, the two noted birds that
Capt. Mehen bagged some time
since with his shot gun. But even
they had never had foot race with
Clay Leonard, else they would new
er have entered the race for the
prize of freedom, against him on
this occasion.
Clay with an accom- panying
crowd Of hackers came up with the
Romes near quarter of o mile
from the Jail, among the Parkers-
burg Mill Cos. lumber piles. They
also showed fight, but Clay's pocket
battery proved an orgumentum nd
hominem, they could not gainsay,
and they too capitulated and were
soon safely "hived" with Bowen
in the iron cells.
1t was soon discovered that but
the three prisoners had escaped
and that their work of passing up
through the ceiling and thence
through the roof, was accomplished
in less than 20 minutes time.
Quick work this, all around. Els
cape planned and effected-chase
instituted and prisoners recaptured
and RECALLED all inside a half hour.
This we believe is the first escape
from our county jail in all the
years Captain Beckwith has had
charge, and it is high tribute to
his efficiency and watchfulness to
say that he has ever kept fellow
in the old hen-coop over night.
We shall have more to say anon,
of the huge folly of our Authorities,
displayed in maintaining a sup
posed prison for law breakers, with
only half-inch poplar board and
sheet of tin between the prisoner
and liberty.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

DIR. GEORGES ILLNEss.-A pri-
vate letter from Chicago brings in
formation ofthe continued and Sc
rious indisposition of DR.. A: C,
George, pastor Of Centenary M. b.
Church. A leave of absence for
two months has been granted him
bv his congregation, who have sent
him on tour to California.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
The Revolution In Clay.

CLAY C. H., w. VA, May 16, 'S3.
ED. FREEMAN.-The fight is over
and Brown is ahead, The two
hundred Democratic majority of
1882 is changed to a Republican
majority of %
The vote of Clay county, as re-
ported by persons from each Dis
trict, is as follows:
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
County Institute.

The Wood County Teachers In
stitute will begin June 4, 1888 and
continue in session five days.
SAMUEL 7. STAPLEToN.
Co. Supt. Schools.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

"To MUTcH WIND" --"to mulch
wind in you mr.. fireman. says
a "lapsed' subscriber in "Our Let
ter Box" inside. Our friend doubt
less feels that he has been "blowed-
up,"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

The Chesapeake makes close con-
nection with steamer Telephone at
PIT. Pleasant for Charleston every
evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

The visitor to Parkersburg who
fails to look through the Hardware
Palace of w. III. Smith Jr. & Co.,
is not wise in his generation.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

State Sunday School convention
meets at MoundsviIle to-day
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
Manufacturing and Repairing.
WESTVIRGINIAFRE AN.

The Ohio letter inside is a good
one.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

Mr.. S. S. Stapleton was reelected
County Superintendent on the 10Th.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

ANos.-Slightly soiled, Stanley
& Sons Square Piano for sale by w.
F. Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

Lots O things crowded over this
week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23
To e. Ii. Preachers.

The minutes Of our last Confer
ence are published in pamphlet
form and in the hands of the Pre-
siding Elders, with whom you will
correspond if further information is
desired, w. w. WEEKLEY, Sec'y.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-05-23

Ugh ! but it's cold.
National Republican., 1883-05-29
EAST WASHINGTON.

Additional buildings are being erected in
the insane asylum grounds.
Mr.. Gus Theilkuhl, of East Washington,
formerly of the transit Of Venus expedi tion,
has accomplished remarkable feat in in
Simultaneous photography, taking a perfect
picture Of horse and vehicle while in mo-
ton. The time required TO take such pic.
ture is the eightieth part of second.
The horses attached to a large herdic ran
away in the Capitol park yesterday, and one
of the male passengers, as he jumped oil, fell
backward and was severely cut on the head.
The horses were stopped at the corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and Second street
northwest.
The street sweepers and sprinklers are
needed ON Eighth street southeast.
Quite large number of boating parties
were out in the Eastern branch yesterday af-
ternOon.
An attempt was made several nights ago by
burglars to enter the residence of Mrs. Shan.
non, on Nichols avenue, Anacostia, by saving
through q rear window shutter. They were
frightened of, but left their saw sticking in
the shutter.
The funeral of the late Roger Farrell took
place from the family residence, 9l6 Fourth
street northeast, Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Far
rell was " years of age, and highly respected
citizen.
The funeral of George N. Reed, we'll,
known citizen Of East Washington, occurred
Sunday afternoon from his late residence
305 B street southeast.
Thomas Barker, alias Oliver Barker, escaped
from the insane asylum, and was yesterday
captured by Officer Ranke, Of the eighth pre-
cinct, and returned to the asylum,
National Republican., 1883-05-29
THE COURTS.
Results OF Judicial Action i'm the District
Yesterday.
MANDAMUs ORDERED.

MANDAMUs ORDERED.
In the court in general term yesterday
Judge Hagner delivered an opinion in the
case of ex rel. Halstead vs. Treasurer Wyman,
directing that writ of mandamus be issped
to compel the respondent to pay certain
draf;s. The drafts were issued payable to
]. j. Pullman and ]. n. Pullman, and amount
10 $I76s Tho treasurer refused to pay on
the grounds that thc letters were granted inn
proyidcntly, aud that the Pullmans being
domiciled IN Tennessee, the situs of the
drafts were Nv Tennessee.
WILLS FLIED.
The will Of tho late DR.. Francrs A. Ash
ford was yesterday filed with the register
After the payment Of his just debts he be-
queaths all property. real, personal and
mixed, to his wife. Isabella w. Ashford, her
heirs and assignees, and names her as sole exc
cutrix.
The will of the late Bridget Mcnamara
was also filed. She leaves all property to her
son, Patrick Mcnamara, and nominates him
as executor.
THE BRYAN HABEAs CORPUS.
The habeas corpuo case of the mau Bryan,
claiming to he illegally incarcerated in tho
insane asylum, was resumed yesterday before
Chief Justice Cartier. Gen. HuntUn re-
sumed his argument for the petitioner and
at the close of his argument the court con-
tinued 1t until Monday.
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Messrs. Eppa Hunton and JEFF Chandler as
attorneys for ]. NJ. Rogers yesterday entered
suit on the law side of the court against j. J.
Peabody, gun and loslsmith, Detective
Block, and Chief of Police Dye, claiming
$4,000 damages for entering the office of Mr..
Rogers and breaking open the safe aud taking
therefrom property valued at $1,000
BILL FOR DIVORCE.
w. p. Williamson, as attorney for George
Happier, jr., yesterday filed bill for divorce
from Catherine Happier for cruel treatment
and desertion,
TRUSTEE WANTED.
II. B. Davidson, rs attorney for Mary r.
Burrows, filed bill for the appointment of q
trustee under will against Joseph Burrows
ct al
COuhin General Term JGstice Cdrsr, Juatices
HdDner and Cor.-Moses VS.. Spads allowance Of
relniter and Judgment below affirmed. May vs..
Brodhend appeal dismissed United States ex
rel llnlslead VS.. Wyman mnndamus ordered to
issue. Eaton vs. Shepherd; plea sustained. Por-
ter vsWhite; dismissed for failure to print record
Hammond VS.. Miller; on hearing. Adjourned
until to-day. Assignments, q, 80, 50, SO.
and wife VS., District OF Columbia verdi ct for de-
fendant, Anderson vs. Smith continued; plaintiff
10 pay 90 III TWO utlyS, OF uSlnlsSeu ClNrk VS..
District of Columbia; jury respited Assignment
122 TO l5I, including % and l0l.
Equity COTt-NelO Stits-Gregory Happier, jr.,
VS.. Catherine Happier: suit for divorce; W. p
Williamson. attorney for plaintiff. Burrows VS..
Burrows ct al; substitution of trustee under will
H. B. Davidson, attorney for plaintiff
Equity CoHt-Jid0e Jdnles.-Jones VS.. Steward;
restraining order discharged Young VS.. Young;
appearance OF absent defendant ordered. Quill
ys. Looney payment ordered TO 4. II. YOumt.
Woodruff VS.. National Shelf and File company
on hearing. Adjourned until to-day. Assign
ment-No. 3 (; on hearing.
National Republican., 1883-05-29
TIE COMMISSIONERS.
Mondays Transnctions at the District
Buildings.

Buildings.
The commissioners have declined to open
the alleys in lots 40 and Al.
Eight miles an hour is the rate of speed
steamboats, are to run in approaching or leav-
ing the city.
Building permits were issued yesterday to
L. B, Barnum, to build one brick dwelling
corner Fourth street and Maple avenue. to
cost 81, 800; j. b. Edmonds to make repairs
at 1926 X street northwest to cost II, 300; L.
b. Gibbs, to build one brick dwelling on q
street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets northwest, to cost $1,000; f. Il. Mid
dleton, to build one frame dwelling, Woodley
lane, county, to cost 81 ,S00 Albert Mcintosh,
to build two brick dwellings on Tenth street,
between II and 5 streets northwest, to cost
$1,000; Commodore Quackcnbush, to build u
private stable in rear of ll47 Connecticut
avenue, to cost 81, 100; George f. Shafer to
build one brick and stone dwelling OH Ner-
mont avenue, between n and q st;osts north.
west, to cost $4,000; w. Wonder to build
one brick dry house on street, between
Delaware avenue and First street northeast,
TO cost 800.
Bids were opened in the commissioners
Office yesterday for sweeping the streets for
the next fiscal year rs follows. j. s. Filbert,
2S3 cents per thousand square yafds; Michael
Fay, % do; l.. =. Wright & Son, 29l do.
There is an increase of 30000,000 yards of
streets for this year over last year--a total of
130,000,000 square yards. The bidding for
alley cleaning was as follows: w. 7, Lewis, SO
cents per thousand yards Il. n. Draney, As
do Johr White, 40 do, and w. IL. Mohlor,
40 do.
Deaths were reported as follows
May 26-Marion e. Kellam, tuberculosis of
the lungs; Robert Brown, convusions; Sam
uel q. butcher, umbilIcal hemorrhage; Tru-
man X. Church, chronic gastritis; William
jackson, marasmus; Thomas Brooks, tabes
mesenterica; Leslie Robinson, acute bron
chitis; Anna NJ. Bingham, congestion of
lungs
May 27-Milie Johnson, phthisis; Ade-
laide Jackson, phthisis; William Moran,
epilepsy; Michael Driscoll phthiss pulmon-
ais; Sarah Ii. B. Magruder, paralysis of
heart; Albert b. Salmon, scarlatina; Charles
G.. Clark, congestion of brain; Isaac johnson,
valvular insufhciency; Ellen Kelley, scarla-
tina.
May 2s--Irene Roberts, blood poisoning
(congenital); James l.. jackson, phthisis pull
monalis; Melvin Parsons, inflammation Of
brain; Elizabeth Meller inhammatory rheu-
matism Kate Riani, congestion Of the lungs;
Dennis Kelley pneumonia; John W. Ridout,
epilepsy; George III. Brown, phthisis pull
monalis; Charles w. Lightfoot, run over by
coal cars (accidental); George Jackson, fatty
degeneration of heart; Battle Johnson,
synovitis knee joint.
National Republican., 1883-05-29

Mr.. Merrick's reasoning, and the counsel
found it necessary TO elaborate his point and
illustrated it by examples.
In regard to the aflidavits in this case he
said that he intended TO argue the circum.
stances of tho making Of each of them as if
by perjury.
Mr. Merrick said that he was not feeling
well, and the court adjourned at this point
National Republican., 1883-05-29
my2e, ,29ju?, 9,i6,3O.
FOR STATIONERY.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
MAY 3, 1883.
Sealed proposals for furnishing stationery for the
fiscal year ending June no. 1884, will be received
THIS Department until the 9th day of June, lsS3 at IL
O'Clock m.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon ap
pllcation.
The bids will be considered and accepted or rejected
item by item; and this advertisement and the pro-
ho,al, so far as accepted by the Secretary OF the
Treasury. and the bond accompanying the same
ment and the bdderor bidders, aud no further
tract Will be executed.
The articles contracted for must be furnished from
time TO time during the year. In quantities pursuant
TO orders nom the Department The entire quantl-
ties Will. however be called for during the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
firm making II, and be accompanied by bond with
02,U!Ol, approved by United States officer OF the
district In which the sureties reside do business on
a form to be furnished by the Department, cond-
TONED for furnishing such portions OF the articles as
may be awarded under It, and the performance OF the
contract
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond will not be
considered ana contracts will be awarded only 10
Established mhnuiacturers Of or dealers In the
articles.
Proposals to be addressed TO the Undersigned and
marked " Proposals for stationery"
Deliveries must be free Of charge at the Treasury
Department, Washington, ID. c., and will be subject
TO inspection by nn expert detailed for the purpose
by the Secretary ofhe Treasury and the delivery Of
an inferior article Will deemed sufficient cause to
annul the contract at the option of the Secretary.
The Department reserves the right to waive defects
CHARLES ]. FoLGER,
q n
National Republican., 1883-05-29
Our Citizens Desire No Notoriety, but are
Always Ready TO Proclaim the Truth.

Mrs. George Dawley, of 76 Knight street,
Providence, R. l., relates to our reporter her
experience with the wonderful curative prop
critics of what is destined soon to be the
standard and leading specific of the whole
wide world for Kidney and Liver diseases,
etc. Mrs. d. says;-
early last spring / was severely afflicted
with torp idity of the kidneys and enlarge
ment of the liver, and the Kidney disease came
upon me so fast and suddenly that before |
was scarcely aware of the cause of my trouble
| became badly bloated, and my body and
limbs very much swollen, so that IL was with
great difficulty and severe pain that / was
able to walk any. / became dreadfully
troubled by being short breathed, so that even
a slight eTerton or little exercise would
tire me almost to exhaustion; and l was so
distressed when i retired nights that could
not sleep, and was very restless. One Of my
limbs especially had very severe nervous
pain, which always seemed to be more severe
at night than at any other time, and would
frequently ache SO sharply as to arouse me
from sleep. / was very nervous and uncom-
Portable all the time, and was being dOctOred,
and taking all kinds Of medicine for this com
plant and that aud the other, but all TO n o
good purpose, until Mt about the time when
| was tired out and somewhat disgusted and
almost discouraged with medicines and doc
tors, a relative and highly esteemed friend
persuaded me to try Hunts Remedy. L be-
gan TO take 1t a few days ago, and am hap
PLY disappointed by the result, for before
had used u bottle of it began to feel re-
lieved, and soon commenced to sleep splen-
didly; the severe nervous pains in my limbs,
which had to handle so tenderly do not ap-
pear any more, my headache and backache
have disappeared, feel we'll every way and
rest well at night. The swelling has disap-
peared from my body and limbs. | am now
able to do my housework comfortably and
easily, Hunts Remedy has certainly done
wonders for me. MRS. GEO. DAwLEY."
National Republican., 1883-05-29
BY Duncanson Brothers,
AUCTIoNEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS II
SQUARE $751;

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS In
SQUARE S5L
BY virtue of decree of the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia, passed April TO- 1885, In the suit
OF John III. ketcham ct al vs. The President and Dl-
rectors of Georgetown College ct al, No. 1891 Equity
Docket No. 81 aud under aud by virtue OF q deed Of
trust duly recorded in Liber No. 6sS folio OF the
Land Records ofte District Of Columbia the under.
signed trustees will offer for sale in separate lots or
parcels, IN front OF the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
THE STn DAY OF JUNE, 1888, Vt o'clock p. M,
the Following described real estate in the city OF
Washington TO wit; Lots Nos. r. S, 49, a, a. l5 81,
square No. S5 as the same bounded and described
In said subdivision recorded in Liher j II, X
Columbia -
Terms of sale: one-thrd of the purchase money
payable In cash. and the balance In two equal install
ments payable, respectively, one and two years from
and afler the day Of SALE with interest at per cent
for which the notes OF the purchaser, secured by
deed OF trust upon the premises Sold shall be given
deposit of US will be required, each lot Is bid Off
All conveyancing at purchasers cost. II the terms
OF sale be not complied with within ten DAYS fron
day sale the trustees reserve the right resell the
property at the risk and cost OF the defauting pur-
chaser. HENRY ID. COOKE JR.,
lt29 + street northwest,
CHAS. A. ELLIOT,
40S Filth street northwest,
,,.-- Trustees.
myl5-T,Th,S6ds.
National Republican., 1883-05-29
HER LETTER.
FRED E. WOODWARD.

have little letter.
Which, like golden fetter,
With potent lines
My heart entwines,
And makes me daily better.
The words are scrawls and dashes,
With sundry dots and splashes,
But while gaze,
Fond memory strays
And teardropS wet my lashes.
! told my darling, merely,
] couldn't read It clearly.
She read to me
81 love you" sec;
"Ilove you very dearly"
All this across the table,
1sit a mist or fable ?
oflen think
This fragile link
More strong than chain or cable,
80 now this paper olden
Within my heart is holden,
Its rude designs
And wavy lines
Are more than jewels golden.
My heart, tho rent severely,
VIII one day see more clearly,
And by the throne
I'll clasp my own,
Who loves me very dearly.
d. c., May 2s, 1887
National Republican., 1883-05-29

Sarah Bernhartlts Acting Dumb Clown
Regarding Sarah Bernhardt's last perform
ance, an observer says she "was ill-inspired
in appearing as dumb clown. Imagine a
lay figure, without drapery, engaged in
pantomime When I say she was not 'draped,'
do not mean to convey that she had not
passed through the costumer's hands before
she appeared on the stage. Her garments,
though masculine, were not immodest, aud
sho contrived to give feminine elegance to
the belongings of a Pierrot Indeed, / rec
ommend the Dress Reform association to study
the black and white satin costumes in which
she acted, When she was Pierrot in love
with Columbine, in the first act of Jean
Richepin's curious pantomime, she was in
white; and when she was Pierrot the assassin,
and pretending to lie out of her miud she
was in black. The trowsers approx xmated to
Lady Harbertons divided skirt, and the
blouse descended almost to the knee. The
ruff was diaphanous."
National Republican., 1883-05-29
THE DISPATCH BOAT.

The dimensions Of the dispatch boat will be. length
$40 feet; BREADTH 81 feet mean draft excluding keel
lS feet; and the vessel will have dIspls cement OF
The acilnery will be one compound engine with
TWO vertical overhead cylinders Of 10 and Is inches
diameter, respectively, and piston stroke Of IS
Inches, with one surface condenser, having a con
air pump worked by beam connected with the cross.
n mead Of me low pressure cylinder and an ndepsnd.
OIL feet diameter aud lS feet Inches long each with
lions and two steel boilers Of ii feet diameter and
teet Inches long each with two furnaces all the boil
pounds and have aggregate CRATE surface Of not
less than 275 square feet, with heating surface OF
ton, with three blowers of sufcient CAPACITY there
for and for ventilatng the ship There WIN also be
purposes and screw propeller Of y feet diameter,
No oiier for more than one vessel should be in.
cindsd y the same proposal Each contract awarded
such equipment as may be specified.
Each proposal must be preceded or accompanied
able TO the order the Secretary of the Navy which
s s e se r Of he m npd &c s1; n n
q a. contract with sureties as required, within
S ' Of sSsh Spo. q @' cheek
shall be 600 the 1900 ton cruiser $4,000 on eac
boat All depo,ts and cheeks Of bidders whose pro.
posals shall not be accepted within ve DAYS after the
h bidder viii be returned to him when his contract
Every successful bidder will be required. within
enter Into formal contract Tor the performance Of his
work, and TO Eivea bond therefor, with snfficient
suretles and with penal sum OF 100000 II 10 bnlld
the 500 ton cruiser, 400 600 TO build either of the
900 ton cruisers and sl5ooOo 1T build the dispatch
boat.
The three cruisers must be completed within oigh-
teen months 1u and and the dspS'ch C boat boa within weye
tracts Payments to each contractor VIII be made In
ten equal nstallments as the work progresses upon
bills duly certified, from which ten per cent. will
reserved 70 be paid ON the full and final completion
of the contract
The designs and specifications OF the vessels may
be seen Mt the Navy Department In Washington. and
all information essential 10 bidders will The given
there. Proposals must be made according to forms
which will be furnished by the department.
WILLIAM IL. CHANDLER,
Secretary of the Navy
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, April %, lss3
National Republican., 1883-05-29
w n npEsuAN
Z
Postmaster General
DRoPosALs FOR PosToFFICE ENVELOPES
PosroFFIcE DEPARTMENT,

fOSTOfF1CE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGTON, ID. O., May I, 1883.
sealed proposals Will be received at this Depart
ment until THURSDAY, the 7tb day of June, 1854,
IN such awaniiiies nd a. sn tinss ny NV S
ordered during the fiscal year end ns 90 1854 Of
the following Classes, viz:
Nos to l. For official Letters and Returns.
No. D. For Returning Dead Letters.
No. O. For Registered Packages
No. Z Tag Envelopes for Registered Packages.
No. s. For InternatiOnal Money Order Advlces.
Flank Forms OF bids, with samples and full specl-
hcations, will be furnished upon application to tho
Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington,
d. O. W.Q. GRESHAM,
pnctn lan,,a
National Republican., 1883-05-29
SAFE AND RELIABLE.

A. w. Brown, of Providence, r. l., says, II
have used Hunts Remedy in my practice for
the past sixteen years, and cheerfully recon-
mend 1t as being safe and reliable remedy"
Hunts Remedy is purely vegetable COM
pound, scientifically prepared by a first class
registered pharmacist, and will surely cure al
diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, and
Urinary 0rRans-CoR.