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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
SCHOOL MATTERS.
Dates of Institutes and Commence
mentS in this State.

Below will be found list of the dates OF
holding the various institutes, set by State
Superintendent Butcher, and also the
various commandments in the State:
Peabody NATURALIZATION, w. Va May
2lst TO Goth. Instructors, Hon. B. G. North.
rOp and Superintendent \. l.. Wade.
Sturer College conference.-the 5
Ferry, w. Va, May 80, Prof. \. T.. DracS-
EFT, Principal.
Peabody Institute-New Martinsvil!e,
WetZel county, June 4th to 9th. SIperin.
tendent l.. V. DeGratr and Hon. Tnos. W.
Harvey, Instructors.
Marshall College Commencement
iugton, June Sth; Prof. b. II. Thackston
Principal.
Peabody Institute fredericksburg. June
18th TO 10Th; Instructors, Prof. f. Y. De.
Graft and Supt. A. l.. Wade.
West Virginia University Commencement
-MOrgantown, June 10th 10 18th; Hon.
w. l.. Wilson, President.
Shepherd College COmmenCemeut-Shep-
herGstOwn, June -; Prof. ID. ID. PendletOA,
Principal.
Fairmont Normal School Commence.
! ment-Fairmont, June Ii; Prof. L. ).
Fleming. Acting Principal.
West Liberty Normal School-West Lib.
crty, June y; Prof. ID. T. Williams, PrinCi-
pal.
Glenvile Normal School Commence
ment-Glenville, June 18Th; Prof K. +.
Kidd. Principal
Wheeling City Public Schools Com.
mencement-June GOTH John NJ. Birch
superintendent.
Concord Normal School Commencement
concord, Mercer county, July 4th, Prof.
Jas. II. French. Principal.
National Educational ASsociation-Sara-
toga, y. Y, July 10th, 18th an 18th.
State Educational Observation-Disclosures
harmon, Upshur county, W. Va, July l7th,
18th and 10Th.
Peabody Institute Fayetteville, Faye:te
county. August 9Th to llth; Hon. J. II.
Smart, Instructor.
Peabody Irstitute-Point Pleasant, Mason
county. August 18th to 18th; Hon. J. III.
Smart, Instructor.
Bethany ege-Commencement on
June 81. Class day, June 20. The annual
entertainment OF the literary soCitieS will
occur at the same time.
Mt. de Chantal-Distributio day, June
Wheeling Female Cellege-Commence
ment June Is, Presidents levee, June H.
Hon. Il. e. Northrop. of Connecticut, is
a educator OF national reputation.
Supt. +. V. DeGratf, Of New jersey, is
one OF the most successful Institute in
Structors in the United States.
Hon. James H. Smart, of Indiana, is Ex.
State Sup. of Indiana. aud most success
iui educator,
Hon. Thomas NJ. Harvey, is Ex-State
Commissioner of Ohio and author OF Hsr.
vey's Grammar.
Supt. A. l.. Wade, OF West Va. is suthor
Of the graduating system for county
schools.
Supt. Butcher will attend most of these
exercises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
CAUGHT AND RETURNED.
Two City Prisoners Unsuccessful
Break for Liberty.

There was considerable excitement, yes.
terday afternoon, on the the Island, over a
break for liberty made by two city pris.
oners. The workhouse gang under charge
OF Officer Yves. Thompson, was at work I'M
loading cobble from flat boat at the Ohio
street wharf. Watching their opportunity,
Frank Cons and John Geary made break
and started up the bank. Thompson
went in pursuit and great hue and cry
went up. Officer Radford heard and joined
the pursuit, and the pair chased the fugi-
tives all over the Island. The people walk.
ing about partoOk of the excitement and
the whole Island was stirred up. Shouts,
shots and commands were heard without
interruption, and finally the men we're
captured. In a very crestfallen state, they
were taken back to the prison, and after
having balls and chains put on their all
klcs, were sent back to work.
The men are both strangers in the city
and were committed for drunkenness
Each had thirty days to serve, of which
Cons had served five and Geary three.
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BRIDGEPORT.
PoIfee News and General Small SCRAPS
Of Information.

Of Information.
w. W. Holloway, of the Etaa mill, 1:
off on A trip to California.
Mrs. L, G. Kirby and Miss Lizzie Gay
tom of Warrington. ". Va, who nave
teen the guests of Mr.. J. c. Dent, lett for
their home last evening.
Work was commenced on the foundstion
of the new Heinlein building on Pike
street, Yesterday morning.
yesterday was pay day at the Wheeling
Creek Valley Coal Works. The boys are
Consequently in q good humor to-day.
Thomas Andrews was pulled N for belng
DRINK. He paid his fine, which was So.9o.
and was released He celebrated hrs release
bv becoming very noisy and vas ts4'en IN
the second time fer disorderly cesfuct,
which cost him S5S5.
Adolph Shear, for plain DRUNK was
taxed 81 and costs.
Jacob kyen, plain drunk, 81 ana eosts;
amounting to SiS5. He was busted aad
Pat FIpneean. for plain drunk, got 81
and costs, amounting III all 10 - 3d. Which
was paid.
Amos Rysn was drunk, also, and was
assessed 81 and costs, in all $3.50. he also
went to Jail. H..
plain drunk he got 81 and costs; for carry.
ing concealed weapons he was lined so
and costs-S2S IS. He will be taken TO
st. ClairSville this morning to work out
his fine in the county Jail.
Willis Burcus. for an ordinary drunk,
was assessed Sc %, which sum he PAID ana
departed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
COURT CHATTER.
civil AMI Criminal Matters in the
Circuit COnrt Yesterday.

Judge BranuOn yesterday returned to
Weston.
The SANDER suit was on trial all day yes
terday. in Part =, 10 the exclusion OF all
other matters. The jury are getting ter,
ribly tired. and the end is not yet.
The case OF Frank Nolan, charged with
burglary, had been set for yesterday, bur
was reset for tomorrow.
julius Hottire, the young lire bug, is still
hanging fire. His case will probably be
settled today. Breckenridge, the principal
witness in the case, is in Texas, aud
neither side has summoned a witness.
Bennett and Steele, the alleged highway
robbers, will come up for trial to-day.
They are now cut on bail. J. II. Good Is
attorney for both.
The jury in the damage suit yesterday
viewed the ground where the accident oc.
Cured. THIS is an action against the 7, C..
X ST l.. Il. L. to secure damsgeS in S5,0h
for the death of George BOalill. BOniii
was u ''rouSter" on the Belle Prince which
was tied TO the bank at the foot OF Eleventh
street, Leaving The boat to go up town he
was shocked down by some freight cars
which were makinge Running switch, ami
cut to pieces. The accident took place in
January, 1882 The plaintitf will plead
criminsl carelessness on the part OF the
defendant.
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POCKET PICKED.
A Rellaire Mans LOss-Church News
Personal an Il General.

Some of the boys who went to the show
from here had their pockets picked coming
home on the train in the evening. J. w.
Adams, who lives on Gravel Hill, is out
about $50. He was in n crowded car on the
c. q p. train coming down, and three men
kept jostling him occasionally, and he
thinks they are the parties who relieved
him of his cash. Anyhow, when he got
home his cash was gone. lie thinks he
would know the parties il he should see
them again. The police were notified, but
were unable to lind the parties. They
probably left town.
VIM. Bouser had watch when he left
home. and when he came back some one
else had il. 1t was taken out OF his pocket
in the crowd.
Thomas Moore, OF Thirty.seCond street,
returned last night from a visit to his
daughter, Mrs AIdridge. at Pittsburgh.
The Ohio Valley Railroad work is going
bravely on, and nearly half OF Bellaires
subscription has been raised. Not much
work has been done by the committees
yet, and there is now no doubt but what
the required amount will be raised this
week
Mayor Cooper, Marshal Druy gan, Oaicers
Turner. Archer and Criswell were up at st.
Clairsville Yesterday telling the Grand
Jury what they know about Bellare's
wickedness. Officer Nagle was in charge
here and ran things at the city building in
good order.
Probate Judge Cochran was on our
streets yesterday.
Miss Annie Hoge has accepted position
in Wiley & Wetherald's dry goods store.
DR.. Mcclure is fixing up his Office. Pa.
per, paint, &c, is being used with good
effect.
Will c. FeeIey, of McMasters' drug store,
is Of Cleveland attending the Druggists
| convention which is sitting in that city.
In order to do the work more efectually
| Father Gull has arranged a retreat for all
| the men OF his parish, none others being
| allowed. A retreat means retiring as much
as possible from the distractions of every
| day Lie and thinking on leading subjects
OF spiritual life-that all men will die;
that at death they will be judged, and that
| this judgment even tuates in eternal hap.
piness or eternal misery, consequently that
they should all live for heaven. The dis.
courses will be preached al 5 P. N. and
| 80 P. ". by Rev. Father Mageyney, whose
| eloouence is said 10 be astonishing He
was for many years professor of elOluence
at the Jesuit colleges in Cincinnati, 81.
Louis and New York City. The masses
will be at and A. N, beginning on
Thursday morning. The hearing of con.
| LESSONS will begin after the Instructions
Wednesday night, when it is expected
there will be four or FIVE priests from Co
lumbus and elsewhere, assisting Magevney
in the confessional. The first discourse
vii! be at a. NJ Thursday. With a good
cause, fair jury and all the law and eyi.
dence on his side why should not Father
Mngevney make brilliant Argument.
couEh. Cold or Sore Throat should
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
school Election ar Fol,ou.

There were 81 votes in Fulton and the
whole were cast for Wiedman. For the
loca. election the Republican and Dem D
cratic parties were in the field. The vote
cast was as follows:
For levy, 81; against levy l.
Presidsnt-Mike Stein, Dem, So; Chas.
Schenk, Rep, 80.
Commissioners-Aug. Zackler. 81; Chas.
Hoffman. So; Geo. Zackler, SO; Henry
Stewart, 81.
Never in Fulton was Presidential cleo.
ton 80 animated as this one. Both parties
did their utmost to win the lsurels, and not
less than ave voters will have TO answer
th,i. names before the proper authorities
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
Nbeslin9 Re9isteE
WEDNESDAY. MAY 10, Isss.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
Index to New Advertisements

Palace Reirigerators-NeSbitt X Bro.
Wauled-OucUpants Tor Room.
WsEtsG-Sma!l House.
For Sale-G. o. Smith. Real Estate Agent.
Regular Ksnawha rdCket-Steamer Chan
cellVr
Watches-A. \. Frauzheim.
Tinware-G. W Johnson Sons.
Gents Fancy Hose--T Z. Motlat 4 ca.
Pointers and Builders SuPpiies-W. \
Wilson.
Fine Watches-L G. Dillon.
ChildTen's ButtOned Shoes -W. IL. For.
ster.
Excelsior Baking Powder-R. X. List.
Now is the Time-B. F Caldwell.
Fresh ArriyalS-Neill & Ellingham.
Good Cheer-MOnarCh Billiard Parlors.
Saddles, Harness and TrUakS-John II.
Hall.
Ice Cream-ThOs. +. Heymau.
Heavy ReduCtion--A. Sledenbach X Bro.
= Hesd of Local
Gold Pens-Stanton Il Davenport Local
Page.
Notice - Lotus Il McCrscken - Local
Page.
Academy of Music-Health Lecture
Local Page.
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standard BuiIding As.ocIatiou.

been meeting with remarkable success.
Large subscriptions to the stock are being
daily added to the list.
The Association will hold its first regular
meeting this evening, at Building Associ.
alton Hall, No. 1918 Market street. The
books will be ready to deliver to members
at this meeting.
There is still some shares to be had.
Persons intending to subscribe should not
delay, and have back payments to bring
up. Don't fail to hand in your name this
ayepinv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
A kAd Cnsp.

Yesterday morning about O'Clock OH
Ger Williams was called out Of bed to ar.
rest John i. Morgan, who resides on Mar.
ket street between Twenty-sixth and
Twenty-seventh, for using loud and abu.
siye language in his own house. The OH.
Ger arrested and placed him in the lookup.
Last evening about = o'clock Capt. Ben.
nett received message from Mrs. John T..
Morgan asking him to allow her husband
10 visit her bedside, as she was dying.
Officer Bird took the man to the residence,
and not a minute too soon. for his wife ex-
pired Just after he entered the house. She
leaves six little children, the oldest being
sixteen years Of age and the youngest
about fourteen months old. The cause OF
the wife's death was consumption.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

take this opportunity TO bear testimony
70 tie efficacy Of your Hop Btters." Ex-
pecting TO find them nauseous and bitter
and composed Of bad whisky, we were sur.
Prised at their mild taste, Just like a cup
OF tea. a Mrs. Cresswell and Mrs. Common,
friends. have likewise tried, and pronounce
them the best medicine they have ever
taken for building up strength and toning
up the system. | was troubled with cos.
tiveness, headache and want OF appetite.
My ailments are now all gone. ] have a
yearly contract with doctor to look after
the health OF myself and family, but need
him not now. s. GILLILAsD,
July %, 1873. Peoples Adrocate, Pittsburgh,
Do ~ '
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
The weather To-Day,

WASHINGTON, u. c., May 16.-For Ten
neSSee and the Ohio Valley warmer fair
weather, light northwesterly winds. be-
coming variable, stationary or higher pres
sure.
For the Lower Lake region. fair weather,
light variable winds, mostly soUtheriy,
stationary or higher temperature and pres
sure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
These are Solid Facts.

The best purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach OF suffering
humanity, truly Is Electric Bitters. Inac
tivity OF the liver, biliousness, jsundice,
constipation, weak kidneys, or any dis
ease Of the urinary organs, or who ever re.
CURES an appetizer, tonic or mild stimu
liant, will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle guar.
anteed to give entire satisfaction or money
refukded. Sold at 80 cents q bottle by
Logan < Co, druggists, Bridge Corner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
A Startling Discovery,

Physicians are often startled by remarka
be discoveries. The fact that Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and all
Thrort and Lung diseases is daily curing
patients that they have given up to die. i
starting them TO realize their sense OF duty
and examine into the merits of this won
derful discovery; resulting in hundreds OF
our beSl physicians using it in their prac
tiCe. Trial bottles l0c at Logan & Co.'S
Bridge Corner Drug Store. Regular size
SICD
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
The GIitIerIng Attraction OF sIJO, 900
Omen for All.

For the next three or four weeks wars,
politics, speculations, railroad, grain, OIL
real estate speculations all give way TO the
fact That some one will send ten dollars to
NJ A. Dauphin, New Orleans, land draw
in the June 18th Tuesday Grand Semi
AEnusl Drawing OF The Louisiana State
Lottery the golden prize Of $50, 900, enough
to make any man sneeze three times and
open his eyes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
To Butloer.

ALL builders wishing 10 Obtain low and
satisfactory figures on Tin Roofs, Spouting
etc, should call on Heinlein Bros, dealer,
in Household Furnishing Goods and Manu-
lecturers OF Galvanized Iron Goraice and
all kinds Of job work. Heinlein Beck
Bank street, Bridgeport, Ohio.
We guarantee all work TO give sa.isfse
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
Forty Years Experience OF an Old
Nurse

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one of the best female ply
siCians and nurses in the United
StsteS, and has been used for forty years
with never failing success by millions OF
mothers for their children. ItrelievsS the
child from pain, cures dyseutery and disr-
rhcR. gripping in the bowels snd wind collie
BY giving health TO the child relieves the
mother. Price 25 cents bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
GERMAN CONFERENCE.
Three Sessions During Yesterda

Three Sessions During Yesterday.
The German N. +. Church conference
was in session all day yesterday. The fol.
lowing ministers were in attendance:
Rev. J. S. Schneider, Presiding Elder, OF
Berea, o; Jacob Rethweiler. d, d., OF
Cleveland; A. F. Mueller, Vermillion, D;
VIM. Andree, Canal Dover; r. F. Schnei-
der, Berea, o.; Karl Koch, Darlington, o;
c. o. klocksiem, GAINESVILLE, Ohio; J.
III. Schimmelpfening, Cleveland, Ohio;
George Mohring, Newark; J. G. Egly,
Columbus, o.; John Huenecke, New Knox.
Vile; Christian Colder. Allegheny City;
Pa. Grsess!e, Pittsburgh; Wm. Richie
mier, Pittsburgh; f. F. Wunderlicb, De.
troit, Mich; J. A. Msrquardt, Mstsmoras;
John Haas, Bucyrus, O.; J. Fischbach,
Gallon, O.; c. G. Herzer, Marion, O.: Her.
man Herzer, Cleveland, O.; Gustav Weller.
Delaware, o.; David Graessle, Marietta, o. ;
In the morning Rev. Roth weller read an
essay on The Divine Call to thelNinlstry,"
and in the afternoon Rev. Klockseim re ad
Q paper on Ministerial Office in its Differ
ent Relations" Rev.. T. Schneider. finan.
cial agent, spoke about the vocation OF an
n. f. minister.
In the evening Rev. J. II. Schimmel.
pfennig preached to large congregation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
Li,tle PHI rhomp,on.. r..,

HARDoDssuRG, Ky, May l5.-lo N, =,
ternoon lieutenant. Governor Coz.
addressed the jury on besalf of IA. ~
cution. He was followed on Ia. .r. y :
Major Jere Morton, and he by Col, c w.
for the defense. There will be two ,n....
to morrow, and the case will - "a -
Jury in the afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
Crooks Com m nud

FL PSo. TEXAS, May l5-cronk /. ..
posed TO be very near Hornets Nest BIZ -
time. 1t is fair to suppose that n. ~,
can allies have joined his commsni
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

TIrsvILLE, Nay l5.-The oil t,,.,
been very excited to day in coase,r.Rs ~
the more or less unexpected str,,.sl
prices tom 95ssc to 81 0S.. Tbs |;
must be looked for in the recen, f'n.ii s-
several important ssst wells an IL
in the production Of all the grei, diy,. b
OF the region.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
Always g the Front.

LONDON, May l5.-The Time, ayi, ,
riety and completeness OF itlnstsstla7 =,
Z. 8. collection at the Fishe-les ETs,<
tion is not surpassed by any ioreisa -
tributors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

THERE is no other shoe dealers in Wheel
ing that will sell you Boots or Shoes as low
as they do at the Bargain Shoe House, "A
Twelfth street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

Go TO the Bargain Shoe House and pat.
ronize them. They sell shoes ct about one
half the usual price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

ONE hrRdred dollars will buv.
hand piano at Wilson & Baune,.. s
stree.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

TIE boss L. p. White Custom Made
Shirt, at c. Hess & Sons, at 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16
BuekIen's AYniea Salve.

The greatest medical wonder OF the world
Warranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores
Cancers, Piles, Cbilblains, Corns, letter
Chspped Hands, and all skin sruptions
guaranteed to cure In eve!y Instance, OF
money refunded. Is cents per box. FoI
sale By Logan d Co., Druggists, Bridge
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

Artistic engraving by ma
chinery on Gold, silver, Pearl
and Ivory. JACOB w. CRUDE,
.VaWalRr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

GEsUrsE bargains in boots and shoes oil
every description offering this week ct L.
v, Blopd's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

skILyULL medical and surgical treatment
by the medical staff Of the Sanitary Home,
aS3 Woodland avenue, Cleveland. You
will find Russian. Turkish and Electric
Baths-cure for the invalid and rest for the
weary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

MARLHALL & Co.. 10 Main St. are offer.
ing special balgains every week. Last
week they sold their large assortment OF
hosiery at lower prices than We ever saw
same qualities This coming week they
are going to make specialt:es on parasols
and lawns
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

~ you want your piano, ,ho
tuned by O fiIst.class tuner, ls.ra sass
ders ut Wilson a BAune,'s, 1910 !ost 0
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

IL ievers, malaria. biIiousn..>
burn, etc, nothing il % beneS. "a
Browns Iron BitterS. aS /
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OIL Harket Excited

The boss l.. p. White Custom. ys.s,.
at G. Hess & Sons, at 81. OH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

MssSfxe GLoxY Baking Povd., ,
pure and fresh, and most econom;E. sr
the market. Sold BY all lesdine i
G. 8. Feeney, Proprietor. s'o'.,,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

THF boss Z. p. White Custom .u,d.s
al G. Hess & Sons, At 81. sai-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
not be neglected. Browns BROSCHTAI. Tao
cHss are 4 sin pie remedy, and viii give i'm.
mediate relief. Price, . CT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

GksrL.xEs, II you want mic. st.,
shoe, call and inspect my stock ~ syd.
sewed, button and criHped Co,na ial
fore purchasing; All goods sod a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-16

LADIES, II you want q nice, styli,1 =,
before making your purchases. Won !. u,
call and zee the Spanish and
Button, just received at L. V. Blondn1a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-05
The New Officers of the House.


The newly-elected officers Of the House are all
conspicuous representatives of what is termed the
young democracy OF the country. They are men of
experience in public affairs. Gen. John B. Clark,
jr clerk OF the House. is Older than either of his
official associates. He is native OF Missouri and
So years old. For five terms cousecutively he was
elected to Congress from a district reliably DEM
ocrattc. an evidence OF his popularity among the
people who know him best He won his present
Office against one of the strongest democrats of the
country.
Mr.. John P. Leedom sergeant-at-arms is "a years
OF age, a native OF Ohio and farmer. AT the age
OF 2o he was elected clerk OF the common pleas
court OF his native county, Adams, and since then
he has continuously held some position OF trust and
some efficient work in the campaign that recently
gave Ohio to the democracy. HIS election by ac-
clamation was testimonial rarely accorded In
politics
Mr. James G. W1ntersmith, the doorkeeper is
thirty-four years Old, native Of Kentucky, and a
lawyer by profession. When less than fifteen
years Of age he went into the confederate army,
and comrades OF his now here bear testimony to
his gallantry as soldier OF the famous cavalry
chieftain, John r. Morgan. After the war Winter
smith went to Texas, where he entered the profess
sion OF the law. He took an active part In politics.
and few years ago came to Washington with
Representative Reagan. He is energetic. possesses
will make excellent of1cer. He is said to be the
first private yet elected to an important Office in
Mr. Lycurgus Dalton. postmaster, is also a native
OF Kentucky, but has lived In Indiana from child
hood He, too, is young man. Since the Senate
ago he has been superintendent Of the folding room
Of that body, position he has filled with safisfac-
ton to both sides OF the senate The mans traits
which occurred at the Capitol Saturday night.
When the news OF his nomination was taken to
him, and as soon as he could break away from the
telegraph once, saying, 81 must telegraph my
mother OF my success