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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-12

foor n tbs northeast corner makes THIS statement
At little after o'clock. think. my roommate.
Andrew Hardy awoke NC, and saw that our room
was filed with smoke. / found James McAldine
running through the hall TO the front, and he re-
tnrned NJ once. The smoke was binding and we
we're nearly suiIocated. There was g eat confusion.
and 81 rick after shrek was heard from the SER
wants quarters. finally reached the north window,
broke through it and jumped 20 the roof OF the
adjoining building Mr.. Hardy and Mr.. McAlpine
were injured the latter badly. am all sound.
rbey were sent to Kirby. saw no flames"
Martin Webber, OF Laport, Ind, says he arrived
at the hotel on Sunday and was assigned
to room No. 15s, ON the ionrtn nooI'
aoor. lie was accompanied by friend named W.
II. Hall. who occupied room of, and opening into
ris Webber was awakened by the noise OF roaring
dame. He sprang from his bed and called TO his
friend who came into his room, ana me Two men
dressed Hall then said: Ny Gol! 20 you .n'Ia t
toey will ever get 10 us" The next moment ne
made a nun FOR the window and cleared iC with
honnd Mr Wcbber has not yet been abl" 10 find
him. dead or alive. although he has maze dingent
sc Tch. Mr.. WebDer was driyrn iroin aus ioon py
the smoke lie cIinbed outsiGe and hung from lbe
window w-s for ten minutes he thinks, wheh nc was
rescued by means OF ladder.
THE SLAUGHTER OF THE SERVANT GIRLS.
The windows of the bedrooms of the waiter girls
who threw themselves from the fifth story OF the
hotel opened on an alloy in the rear. There was
one fire-escape but the girls were too terrified TO
th,nk of II, Clothed oaly III nignt dresses they ap-
pear.l at the windows. One OF them, wilder than
tne otbers before the flames approached her, eaped
ont iuto the black space, and turning over anu
the stones beneath three of her companions foi-
lowed her rikiug within fow feet OF each other.
| All of them we're killed aud saockingy mutia'ed'
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
Disrosilion Of the carcnss.

3. Disposition Of the carcnsa.
A green section hoes filled out blank
and returned IL 10 the Office:
|. Kind OF animal killed. A hull.
2. Tried 10 gore the locomotive of the
track in n curve.
Z y. Disposition Of the carcrss. Pcoccd-
be.
we nre pedcenble." amid the speaker.
The application Of the story the hull be.
,ng Tie Southern Statea-was understood
mense.
Others were called out, including the
Mayor OF the city, aud made short speech-
or, full OF patriotic sentiment and hearty
welcome. MIR. Geo. G. Washburn, of
Eyria, and others OF the association, were
called upon and made short speeches whicl,
were soundly applnudcd by the Savannah
ans.
Savannah contains population of 49,
600, about thirty per cent Of which are
colored. There is much to see and admire
IN the city. IL was nrtistically laid out
one hundred and fifty years ago, and now
abounds IN beautiful parks, monumen o
siatuary aud fine churches. There is q
arge amount Of wealth in the city. II
now huudles one million bales Of cotton
annually, one eigth OF the entire crop Of
the country. The Central Railroad owns
and operates line of steamers between
Savannah and New York, eightin number
which nre the finest in the world, three of
them costing S300,000 each. The distance
TO New York by boat is 7O5 miles and by
rail 9n5 miles. TIL e time by one OF these
palatial steamers ia made in 60 hours, and
tle fare, with excellent hotel accommodn-
lions, S2O. Wecan Imagine no more pleas
ant route Tor ar excursion party than 10
make trip through the south and extend IL
around the coastto New York.
IL was our good fortune, through the cour.
tesy of Mr.. j. II. Estill, of the Morning Nc,us
the livest editor aud publisher Of the somtl, 4,
get carriage early In the morning that visi.
Ted Bonaventure, their new cemetery situated
about three miles from the city on l,eau-
tiful tract OF land whi..h Of itself has a
very interesting bit Of history. Inter-
spersed with the giant Live Oak, heavi-
y draped in Spanish moss from the Top
to lower branches, The cemetery presented
weired and peculiar scene that is in
de,cribable, and one which no visitor TO
that city should fail TO see.
But we are reminded that our space il
limited, and sorts low. With sad hearts
at The thought of leaving 30 soon tl,e
generous and whole-soued people of
Savannah, who left no word unsaid nor
anything undone that might add to our
comfort and enjoyment during cur stay
in their city, we were driven TO The de
pot OF the Savannah. Florida & Western
where The association became the guests
of that road for The closing Of the jour
ney TO jacksonville, Florida. The kind
words Of welcome spoken by Col. G. w
Anderson will be the more sacredly cher
isbed, frlm the fact that within less thar
three weeks,after our visit The telegraph an
nounced his death.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
TO CRAFTY HIS WIFE.
An Interesting story-A Hopeless
Case cured Il A Good Reason for
uTu ppiucss

Statement Of Mr.. Washington Monroe, Of Cats
Kill, Grccn County, New York,
"For many years had suffered from com-
plaint which the physicians called Gravel
had employed some Of the most noted doctors
without obtaining any permanent relief, aud
for long time my case was regarded as hope"
less. All who know the circumstances said
must die. Finally, my wife induced me TO try
a bottle Of DR.. Kennedys 'Favorite Remedy
which she had somewhere heard OF or seen ad.
vertiscd. Without the slightest faith in it, but
solely 10 crafty her, l bought bottle of a
druggist in our village, used that aud two
or three bottles more, and-to make long
story short-I am now as healthy man as
there Is In the country.
Since then have recommended Favori,e
Remedy 10 others whom knew TO have suf-
fered from Kidney and Liver complaints; and
assure the public that the 'Favori,e Remedy
has done its work with similar completene ss
in every single instance, and trust some other
sick aud discouraged mortal may hear OF II and
try the 'Fayorite Remedy as did"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
ALIyELY TUssFL AHEAD.

II has been discovered that the State
ticket to be elected this year will be the
longest voted for in Ohio since the adop.
tion Of the present constitution. For once
Il happens That the terms Of the two and
three year officials expire together. Then
enc Supreme Judge has 10 igned and one has
been promoted, which will leav. three Judg
% TO be elected. The ticket to be elected
will be; Governori Lieutenant Governor;
Auditor; Treasurer; Attorney General 1;
School Commissioner; Clerk Of Supreme
Court Member Of Board OF Public Works,
and three Judges of Supreme Court. Az
ell Of these posllions to lie filled are now
held by Republicans, md as the political
complexion Of the next U. s. Senator is to
10 determined by that Of the Legislature
elected this fall, il will he seen the con-
test will be one OF unusual richness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

Now that the Sentinel has got the size Of
those Toledo fellows, and has before It a
full expose Of the low trickery resorted to to
destroy Hon. ]. n. Richie and his use-
failness as Representative of the district
would IL not be the manly course for il to
pursue TO retract and apologize for all the
harsh expressions it has used against Mr.
Richie in la efforts to aid the Toledo fel.
ows In either controlling the official &C.
tions Of Mr.. Ritehie or destroying him
believe your distressed mind on the sub
iect, Ero. Evers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
Her Daushier,s story.

"My mother, residing at Stamford, Conn, is
83 years Of age, and for four years has suffered
from Rheumatism so much so that she was
unable to move about the house. A lady friend
indusea her 70 try, your 'Favorite Remedy
She did 80 and found great relief" The above
Is a quotation from late letter addressed to
DR.. David Kdnnedy. Of Rondout, N. Y
"Kennedy's Favorite Remedy" not only cures
Rheumatism, but rs the popular specific for all
diseases Of the Blood aud tue ills incident to
females.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
A Sensible W

"Gracious alive" screamed Slnmper the
other morning, "Lncilla has got bilious
attack send for half dozen bottles Of
that mixture we had last, right away"
"Indeed you shan'i," replied his wife, in
dignantly. "I'm just tired of buying 30
much, and all for nothing. Our boy was
sick the other day, and couldn't eat, so i
Just gave him dose Of Swayne's Pills, and
lie pretty soon had an appetite like his
father. I'll just try them again" Now,
that was sensible woman. The pills she
spoke Of are the best medicine extant for
the complaints alluded to /; also constipa'
tion, drorsy, languor and fevers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

An unusually large number Of snow
slides have recently taken place in the
mining regions Of Utah, Idaho and Cali
fornia, resulting IN considerable loss of
property, md some lives have been lost
Our Utah correspondent had a narrow es
cnpe ns will be seen by his letter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

The Toledo papers are advocating early
nominations for The spring election, that
the merits of the candidates may he dis
cus.ed and a more jutlicious selection
made, somewhat regardless Of party. The
Tslesam advises that those desiring TO trade
Jack knives on the result should be given
as long time as possible.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

England has not 30 much reason 10
flaunt her colors in the face Of Uncle Sam
with any claim to superiority. Her war
t.-es amount to S445 per cap'.a, while
there 10 nm educational tax ~ shly rs cent?.
Training a gun Is there considered more
important than training child.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

The chorus for the Cincinnati May Nh.
sical Festival is already rehearsing. "what
are the wild waves saying" would he nn
appropriate piece for these rehenrsnls. II
IL said that the mania for music in thai
city has reached that point that organ
grinders make large fortunes between the
seasons Of the "swinet" and May festivals
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

A New York letter says the Cremation
Society ia steadily though wi,l'al quietly
progressing. The membership is already
large, and by means OF pamphlets. lectures
and newspaper articles they are surviving /"
wenn people from the idea Of bnrying
their dead. and in favor of having them
consumed by ERE.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

Toledo Telegram: Three Of the newly
elected Senators are said to be worth $780,
100000 in bank, but they may be poor as
church mice in the Senate. Dollars are
good in their place, hut they never can
play the part Of brains ia the highes, legis,
.lstive body In the world.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

The Hancock Courier claims that Repre-
sentative Miller, OF Mercer county, has
been driven insane In the attempt to keep
track Of the position Of the Republican
party on the temperance question. But
the Tole,lo Telegram insists that his insani
~ resulted from too much Democracy
"straight."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

There is COED one on the free trade
element In the U. S. Senate. BY their
votes they placed "brime" upon the free
list. After fhe vote had been taken sever.
al Of the Senators wanted TO know what
primo Vas. They inquired Of each other
without getting the desired information
then they consulted the dictionary, but the
word was not there. Finally the grea,
anxiety OF mind was relieved by the dis
eovery that il was II typographical error
and henceforth Typographical errors viii
come In free OF duty.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

In order TO provide against emergencies
and TO save the calling Of an extra session
Of the Senate, Senator Davis win resign nt
noon TO- morrow, which will enable the
Senate to elect President from those who
hold over. ---L-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

II is said that Senator Window. after
his retirement, will jpin the already large
colony Of distinguished men who have
gained fame and fortune in the west and
then located in New York. 1t has been
charged ngain.t him that his late defeat as
Senator In Minnesota was attributable TO
giving too much Of his attention to the his
building up OF Washington, ID. c., and not
enough to the Interests OF The State lie was
elected TO represent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

The Toledo Sunday Journal publishes
. dissolution Of co-partncnhip OF the po-
Iitical firm Of Bowling, Kumler & Brown
Brown retiring with the experience and
Bowling h Kumler continuing the bus
iness at the old stand with fhe assets.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

In the absence Of any law on the subject
ef divorce In South Carolina, the huHbnnd'
when he dvsires 10 free himself from, the
woke. uscs rat poisou.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

Not unlike almost every other kind Of
commercial ventures, the theatrical busi-
ness ia becoming monopoly. 1t is re.
ported that J. H. Haverly is going TO have
fifty theatres under His control next sea.
son, and is now actively at work perfect
A'g such arrangement. Stetson, Wallack,
Abbey and others of like calibre are con-
tent with two and three.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

The sessions Of the Minnesota Legisla.
ture are limited to 60 days. Nearly half
OF its present session was spent In the Sen
atorial contest. For this that body might
be thankful, il beset, coniounded and con.
fused as is the Ohio Legislature with five
hundred speicfc remedies for the evils
arising from free whisky and intemperance
each and every one sure cure, in the
estimation OF It's author.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

Through merceHary and unscrupnlous
ambition United States Senator Ferry has
dropped to the level Of the hummer ward
politician. He has, after shameless at
tempts Mt bribery to secure his reelection
10 the Senate, finally thrown up the
sponge. But few short months ago he
was esteemed millionaire. Now fnan.
eial wreck and political beggnr, with
none to do him reference. Al one time
President pro tenn of the Senate. It was
rather dizzy height to make in one leap.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
Goodtor Rahies.

With baby at breast nothing 10 so useful
for quietina my own and baby's nerves as Par
ker's Gipger Tonic. II prevents bowel con-
give strength aud appetAe.-A Newark Mother.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
Usetuiin the Family,

We usually leave II to doctors to recommend
medicines, but Parker's Ginger Tonic has been
30 useful in our family In relieving sickness
and suffering that we cannot say too much In
It's praise Salem Argus.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02

All trains arriving In Toledo. via other lines,
make close connections with the South bound
train OF the Columbus, Hooking Valley and To-
ledo Railway.
Direct connections made in Union Depot ai CO.
nmbus for Newark. GAINESVILLE, Piit,burg,
wheeling, Baltimore, Washington and Philadel
phia. also for Dayton. Cincinnati, Louisville,
and all points South and Southwest.
Trains VIII arrive and depart from Toledo and
Columbus. Hooking Valley and Toledo Railway
Company's Depot, Summit street
w. III. nARRISON. Gen'l Ticket Agent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
$500 Reward! !!

Wcwill pay the above reward for any case OF
Liver Compi9Dt, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, In
cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills, when
the directions are strictly complied with. They
are purely Vegetable, andneyer fail to give salts
30 Pills, 25 cents. For sale by all Drugglsts
Beware of counterfelts and limitations, The
4 CO., ''The PHI Makers" 181 & 1873 W. Madi
son ST.. Chicago. Free trial package sent by
mail prepaid ON receipt OF u . cent stamp
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1883-03-02
Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis R. R,

ime Table-In Effect Dec. II, 1882.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-09-06
Alumni Encampmeni.

Year By year tie cncampment of the
graduates Of Eastern Normal School i
growing more in favor. The ninth annual
meeting was held at Camden from Aug. II
to y, being in all respects the mos, success
ful
Scattered as the alumni are to the four
corners Of our Union, a goodly number an
swered the summons Of our worthy Pres't.
The largest number in camp a, one time
was foriy-three, while from beginning u end
seyenty-tve were registered. Ministers
doctors, students and business men and
women. laid aside dull care and took new
lease Of life amid old friends, in this health
giving place.
Mr.. Fletcher, the former principal. with
his family. spent nearly week. Sunday
morning he gave US good, strong sermon
on Faith, which supplemented the many
helpful talks he had given these bows and
girls in other DAYS.
The DAYS passed all too swiftly. Bathing
was the feature of the day adopted most
heartily by the fair SEX" Drift wood bon
fires lighted up the evenings and kindled
spiri; of song in the hearts of these iolly
campers. The woods of the back shore"
echoed with college songs, negro melodies
and camp odes interspersed with recitations
and solos
With regret we saw the tents folded and
the ridgepole taken down, but Joined the
universal song. Next year. well come at
the first and stay till the last
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-09-06

district, the Hon. w. W. Thomas, minister
to Sweden, Professor A. 5. Packard, Jr.,
Of Brown, the Rev. DIR. Newman Smyth,
and others now prominent He studied
law in Bangor, and began practice in Ellis
sworth in 1868. For four years he was
prosecuting attorney for Hancock county.
Elected to the State senate in 1878 and
again in 1874, he was in the second year
called to serve as chairman Of the judiciary
committee. He was Attorney General Of
Maine three years, from 1875 TO 1878.
While Attorney General he successfully con-
Quoted the suits to enforce the new state
tax upon the Maine Central Railroad. In
1850 he was again elected state senator,
after receiving the usual compliment Of
being voted for by every member of the
nominating convention. He declined re-
election in order to devote all of his time
to his profession. These facts point to large
industry, marked ability, vigorous at
tention to professional details, impartiality
and high character. These qualities insure
fair, pure, and mastery administration Of
justice by the new officer whose high trust
lays its summons on eminent fitness.
The Rockland Opinion, DEM complains
that Democrat was not appointed but
speaks Of Mr.. Emery as follows:
Aside from this-aud we do not suppose
that any member Of the Council desires any
thing but the most bitter Republican part-
sans on the bench-there is no good reason.
in our judgment, why Mr.. Emery should
not be unanimously confirmed. Indeed, we
think he would be less likely TO be influence
ed by partisan considerations in his official
acts than any judge now on the bench or any
other Republican lawyer whose name has
been mentioned for the place. lie is an
able lawyer, an accomplished and honorable
gentleman, and has the confidence of the
people of the eastern part of the state of all
parties. If another Republican is to 60 on
the bench, il is most proper and fitting that
Mr.. Emery be appointed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-09-06
Eastern Name Fair.
THE INTERPRETATIONS FOR THE
FAIR-THE PREMIUM LIST SOON To BE Is
SIZED.

1t has been decided to mold the Eastern
Maine Fair the 2jth, Goth, 9th, and 2Sth Of
this month, on the new fair grounds in
Bangor The track is about the same as
finished and before the day of the fair
pens for stock will be built. Liberal
purses will be raised for the trotting
premiums. For the free for all race a purse
Of $1,000 will be given. and in all classes
the purses will be correspondingly liberal.
Arrangements have been made to have
some Of the best cattle, sheep and swine
in the State on exhibition. Hon. John
Morrison of Corinth will exhibit his herd
Of Hereford cattle, and other noted herds
will also be at the fair. In very few
days the full premium list will be pub
lished. Every thing in regard to the
fair is moving along very satisfactorily
and the people are much pleased that
there is to be an Eastern Maine Fair
Each Of the departments will be in charge
Of competent gentlemen whose names
will soon be announced. The names Of
the committees will also soon be given
to the public There is every prospect
that the fair will be a grand success. From
the several counties in this part of tine
State come reports that the exhibition in
all branches will be large. Just as soon as
the names of the gentlemen who are to take
the management of the several depaT tments
are announced further information will be
given regarding the plans of the fair.
Low fares will be offered by the rail-
roads. The New Brunswick and Maine
Central roads will furnish extra facilities
for people coming from that section Of
the State. Stock will be transported on
the same terms that are given the State
Fair There will be horticultural and
genealogical exhibition in connection with
the fair
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-09-06

-Advices from Hayti state that the IN
surrectionists are gaining ground. The gov
eminent forces under Gen. Salomen, are sur
rounded at Petite Grove, only forty miles
from Port au Prince. Ex-Brtish Vice Con-
sui Wyndam, who was in command OF Sal
omen's artillery in front of Miragoane. has
been badly wounded. At Port au Prince
Gen Bozlais, commander-in-chief OF the
rebels, is expected to appear any moment;
All indications point to an early flight OF
Gen Salomen and to a conclusion of the in
surrecton that has lasted six months.
A circular sent to the British seaports
BY the executive committee of the London
international fisheries exhibition, recon-
mending that the American method of CATCH
ing mackerel and herring be shown to the
coast population. strongly suggests that
American fishing sehooners be hired 10 come
to Great Britain and visit the principal cen
tres of drift net fisheries for the purpose Of
demonstrating TO English fishermen the
mode of working the purse seine net and its
great effectiveness. The circulars suggest
the expenses Of the experiment be borne by
the exhibition committee.