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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

A CORRESPONDENT IN the Ohio Legis-
lature is charged with blackmailing 9
member The source from whence the
charge emer ates is not entitled to the least
credit. aPickaway," Of the Enquirer
is named as the author of the charge.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

We regret to learn that the health OF
Col F d. PoND, our old commander in
The 62d Ohio Regiment, is rapidly fail
ing. He was the most ohliging and
kind hearted man. we met during four
years service.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

To r ed Kindleterger, or aoaom 1t n,ay Concern.
Notice is hereby given, that g. A. Powell
has deposited in the County Treasury a
sum OF money sufficient to redeem lot No. SO
in the town of Cochransvills. Said land
was sold for taxes by John Rusgsegger. Treas
urer of Monroe County, Ohio. January l6
1883, in the name Of G. A. Powell to Fred.
Kindlehsrger.
8. A. ATKINSON,
feb6, 'S3tS Auditor Monroe Co. Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20
The New Five-Cent Piece Washed
with Gold.

WASHINGTON, February 12.--Treasur
er Gilfi!lau received letter this after
noon from the cashier Of one OF tht
banks OF this city, who says: 81 have
seen today one Of the new 5 cent nick.
els so perfectly gold washed as to de
ceive any ignorant persons and pass
easily among them for new SIS gold
pieces. 1t was exhibited as curiosity
aud | don't know whence it came"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20
sHERlFF's SALE.
Richard Kinney.
Joseph Kinney L al.

OK virtue Ola certain order Of sale In parti
tion issued from the courtof common plea,
within and for the county Of Monroe, and State
Of Ohio, in case pending in said court between
the above named parties; and to me directed
l will offer for sale at public suction at the
east door Of the court house in WoodsHsld. ON
Satarday,the 24th day Of February,lSS3
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock =. M. and 4
e'eloek p. m. of said day, the following de-
scribed real estate situate in Monroe county
Ohio, to wit:
The southeast fourth of the southwest
fourth Of section fourteen, township Ave and
range six in Wsyns township in said county
containing forty acres more or less.
Said property so ordered to be sold is ap-
praised at Sl00, and may sell for two
thirds OF said appraisement.
| TERMS OF SALR-One third cash In hand,
one third in one year, and one third in TIVE
years from day of sale, with interest; the
deferred payments to be secured by mortgage
upon the premises sold.
CHRIS, LUDR,
jans3, ,'SSw5. Sheriff N. CO.
JAMES WATSON, Atty.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

The Republicans are talking seriously
OF adopting the "gag"rule in Congress
in order to cut of debate and run their
oppressive tariff and other obnoxious
measures through. Should they adop'
the .tgag," the People will follow their
example at the Polls next Fall and retire
their cancidates to private life. The
s'gag" was a create Of that party du.
ring the war, and the reconstruction pc.
riod following it, bot Eow, when the wal
spirit has ab ,ut die,f out, it will prove 9
boomerang to any party attempting iii
nse.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

WHENEvER the Republican leaders dis
cover that the people detec, their despe
rate gsmes in Congress, they instrucs
the editors OF Republican dailies to howl
loud and long that the Democrats in
Congress are obstructing Legislation
needed for the welfare OF the country
Immediately the little creatures" Of the
country press take up the howl and it is
repeated indefinitely. The trick has
been played SO often that the present st
iemptin that line hasn't much force.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

IT 's given nut from Columbus that
the Supreme Court is to be packed in
order to gain favorable opinion on
rome temperance measure like the PosD
law.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

SENATOR MAHoNR is preparing to
make faces at the Republicans in the
Senate. He would like very much TO
be looked upon as the Republican party,
and not its tail
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

Dipbtheria poisons the tlood. Con-
va eseen!s should take Hoods Sarsspa-
riIla TO neutroli1e and eradicate the poi
sor matter.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20
NOTICE.

49, j. p
MARY H0sKrNs aud Jacob Hoskins, hsr
W husband, whs reside at willow Island,
Pleasants County. West Virginia, and Ann
Eliza Allen whose place Of residence 10
unknown, heirs Of Joseph Ward. deceased.
will take notice that Joseph Garrard and
Jonathan Smith, Administrators, with will
annexed, Of the estate Of Joseph wsrd. de-
ceased, On the 4th dsy sf December, 1881,
6led their petition in the Probate csurt Of
Monroe. County. Ohio. alleging that said j..
seph Ward, died ssised Of the fellswing le.
.cribsd real estate sitaatsin Monroe County,
Ohio. 70 Wit
The northeast quarter Of section thirty
three, township three. range Eve, containing
one hundred and fsnr acres more Or less.
Alss the southeast quarter sf the ssath
east quarter Of section thirty four, township
three, range nvs, containing twenty six acres
more Or less; alss, . part Of the southwest
I quarter Of the seuthwss. quarter Of sssslen
twenty eight township three, range fvs, all
lying west Of the read leading from Browas.
vile {, Woodsfsld. Containing twenty acres
more or less.
And also, the northwest part Of the ssath
west quarter Of the northwest quarter Of
sectlon Wenty seven, township three, range
I've. Beginning ut the northwest corner Of
said southwest quarter, running east 10 shs
hrst hsllow; thsnee with said hollow south
westwardly to the ssetien line; thence north
to the p ace of beginning, containing fsur
acres more or less In all ens hundred and
iftI four acres m, ,re or less.
The prayer Of said petition 10 fer ths sale
Of said real sstate IS authorised BY The viil
of said Testatsr.
The persons 6rst abovs mentioned will
further take Astss that they have beer
made parties defendant to said petition, and
that they are required 70 answer The san<
on or before the Gath day Of February, 1888
JOSEPH GARARD ana
JONATHAN SMITH,
Adninistratsrs, with the will annexed, Of J
seph Ward, deed.
iasa. s3t7.
DAVID oKE,, Atty.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

Near The old Gordon stockade at
Deadwood. blocks OF mica eight feet
long by three wide have been found.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

RICHARD WAGNER the composer is
dead.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

JUDaE BINaHAM recently decreed the
dissolution OF the Home Insurance Com.
pany OF Columbus, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1883.

ga union of hearts. union Of hands,
A union of States none may sever;
A union of lakes, union of lands.
...,d the FLAG OF OUR UNION FOREVER
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

e. IN e90pe day at homo, Samples worth
Dj w 0A'IS6 free. Address srNsoS L Co.,
Portland, Maine, mch2S, ,T2r,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

PROHIBITION has suffered defeat at the
hands OF the Yves, Virginia State Senate
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20

~ Address all letters:
"THE SPIRIT ef DEMooRAor,"
Woodsfield,
Monroe County.
Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-02-20
REDEMPTION NOTICE.

fvb6,'83s3. Auditor Mouroe Co Ohio
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13

was one of those harumsearum sort
o'chaps and said he didn't give darn for
the whole tribe. | did everything in my
power to bring about settlement between
him and the Indians for the dog, but he
wouldn't give cent. The redskins set
tied the matter however, by tearing the
daughter, screaming and crying. from the
mothers arms That night camped with
th I'm, and before morning they had mur
dered the girl in manner that makes me
shudder to this day. did all could to
save the girl, but daren't say TO much
or they would have turned on me. Yes,
| was the. only white man that witnessed
the Custer massacre. had been trap
ping along the Little Big Horn river that
day, when Sioux warrior, all covered
with paint. rode up to me and said that
there was going to be a big fight, and if |
wanted to see it to go and join the squaws
on the other side of the neighboring gorge
/ had no idea at the time that the fight
was against Uncle Sans soldiers until
saw the blue coated columns moving slow
ly up the gorge with Custer at the head.
He was following the trail of party of
Indians who were leading him into am
bush. From my position on the side of
the bluff, behind lot OF briar bush, | had
good view of the terrible slaughter.
Thousands of Sioux bucks were stationed
on either side of. the gorge, and when
Custer was abreast of them they began to
pour in cross fire, which moved his men
down like so much grass He could not
advance, as the gorge ended at this point;
neither could he retreat. In fact he was
completely hemmed in, and the best they
could do was to get behind the dead
horses and men for protection. The In
dians began to swarm out of their hiding
places and charmed him. He drove them
back time after time with fearful slaugh-
ter. but it was no use, for fresh men took
the place of fallen braves, who charged
again. AT last all the blue coats had Bit
ten the dust except Custer himself. There
he stood alone, behind his barricade of
human bodies, with white face and set
teeth, firing his revolver with his left
hand and swinging his sabre with his right
The last thing | saw him do was to smash
out the brains of a big Sioux with the
ded to take him prisoner, but he fought
so like tiger that they had to kill him.
left the scene in about half an hour af-
ter the fight, as the Indians had found
some whiskey in the cantecns of the dead
soldiers and were preparing to have big
drunk, and concluded, therefore, that il
would be healthier for me to light out >"
II Cleceland Leader.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system re-
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Biliousness
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give enthe
satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Haslz s Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
Chicago Market.
CHIcAao. \ ov.. la.

LIVE STOCK.
HoGS-Estimated receipts to-day, are 27,OOC
light 81 2004 20; mixed packing, "a 40G14 S.;
choice heavy, 81 6005 90, car lots
WHEAT-$0 97ha Dec so gs1s Jan: 81 05 May
C0RN-49 Nov; 4Sss Year; 501s May.
0ATS-25 Nov; 26& Dec; SEA May.
PORK-$l1 67M Jan.; $1l s716 Feb
LARD--S7 32M Nov; 81 so Dec: 81 50 Jan.
RIBs-$6 25 Nov; IS sstS Jan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
M. nj. CORBETT,

TTORNEY AT LAW, Solicitor in Chancery and
n Notary Public, Abstracts, Loans and collec-
tons. ofiee, Buford's Block. I'd avenue, over
Bakers Jewelry store. nov-20dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
milwaukee,,

UNION STOCK YARDS, Nov. I2.-Hogs-
Market strong and 10c higher. Rough pack
ing, $4Ga4 40; mixed packing and shipping
s. 50@4 20; light grades, S4.20@4.60. Cattle
Market l0t@l5c higher Exports Sc 25@7;
good to choice, S5.50@6. 10; common to fair,
S4@5.25: butchers, sega; Texans, sS50@
4 40
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
HARD COAL.

Call on E. B. Sargent at the office of
Port Byron Lime association, 20l7 Sec
ond avenue. for prices On the best hard
coal in the city. Nut and No. 4 $3.50
nor ton
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
Doctors AND Doctrines.
Whatever Cruel Creeds may say, Truth
is ALWAYS Orthodox.

''You know the old saying, Doctor, U5i Tres
1aeatci, duo dthei,-where there are three doctors
there are two atheists laughed Rev. Apollo
creamcheese, the other day, to his friend, Dr.
SIENNA, who had dropped in for bitof talk.
Yes, I've heard it, and III bet a box Of pills
against your dry inkstand that some priest said It,
They always pattered bad Latin when they had a
bigger lie than common TO get rid off, answered
the doctor, lighting his gipe. II tell you Dominic
you're way on when y0n think our profession is
not doing as good work in this world as yours is
They've both been more'n n half barbarous for cen
turies, but we're several lengths ahead Of yoa on
the home stretch. "
"But, Doctor, said Mr.. Creamcheese, ''dont
yon think your fraternity shows tendency to
mate1ialistic -gi
"Bahi'' interrupted DR.. SIENNA, I'VE show ten
dency to human charity and common sense. The
fences are all down. Why, within the past week
I've had letter from my old friend, DR.. w. v.
Haddox- Of Pine Hill, Alabama, saying that he is
using, with great success, PARKER's TONIC in
his practice, and finds it the best thing for Coughs
Lung Kidney and Liver troubles. Dyspepsia
rheumatism, and so on. he ever struck; and an
other friend of mine, Dr.. j. J. Oatman of Carroll
town, Pa. says substantially the same thing. He's
big specialist, too. in chronic diseases, and he
knows what he is talking about every time''
Dr. Senna's statements as to PACKERS Tome
are supported by genuine testimonials from Drs
Haddox and 0atman, who write to Messrs Hiscox
& Co., of New York--the proprietors-in terms of
the highest commendation concerning this great
restorative remedy; and letters from the profess
ion generally confirm the opinion of these physi-
clans. Price. so cents and 81 per bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-13
WANTED.

A few boarders can be accommodated at Mrs
A. Stockwell's. one door west Of Baptist church
Third avenue, between 18th and 18th SITS. mot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
Going to China for awife.

OIL CITY, Pa, Sept 22.-The latest victim to
the matrimonial fever is Lang Zip, Chinese
1aundryman here, who does business under the
pseudonym of Wan Shung. He will start for
China on Monday morning next, for the express
purpose of getting married. He has never seen
nor had any correspondence with his intended,
and knows nothing about her whatever. But
his Celestial mother has arranged everything
for him. She has picked out a wife for him and
he will see her for the first time the day of
their marriage. Yip has been in this country
four years, during which time he has become
American boots and clothing, smokes cigars,
plays poker, drinks beer and goes to Sunday
school, and says he Wonld prefer to see the
lie says, however, he will marry her and, II he
likes her style, will "Bingee her back TO Mel
back without her
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
ABaltimore Elopement.

BALTIMORE, Sept 22.-Social circles in West
Baltimore agltsted over the elopement of
Mrs. LizzieWllhelm, the young, pretty wife of j.
g. Wilhelm, well-known and extensive florist
The Wilhelms are highly respected AMI we'll
known. Mrs. Wilhelm is about thirty years of
age, and her pleasing manners made her many
friends. About nine months ago her nelghbors
began to gossip, and the rumor was circulated
that a desperate Irritation going on between
Mrs. Wilhelm and James Bell, dashing. blonde
car-conductor of the line which passes the Will
helm residence. Mrs. Wilhelm known to
get Bells car frequently, at night, and ride
long distances. The husband would not credit
the reports about his wife, believing the mother
of their three little children faithful to him.
One day last week Bell was dismissed from his
position account OF the scandal, and he was
seen frequently in company with Mrs. Wilhelm.
Last night one week ago Mrs Wilhelm gathered
up her effects, and, during the temporary alb
sence of her husband, left her home, and has not
been heard from or seen since. Bell disappeared
at the same time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
THE CRIMINAL RECORD

An Interview with One of the Victims of
GeOrgia's BOy-Stealng Fiend.
ATLANTA, Sept pa Newman special to the
Constitution gives an interview with the boy
White, who was stolen by Ogletree, and now so
notorious for stealing boys. The Constitution
previously gave the details Of Ogletree's abduc-
tion of Charlie Tilden and Others from Atlanta,
all of whom were subjected to beastly indigni-
ties before they escaped. The abduction of Joe
Allen White aroused the country, and numerous
parties were in pursuit of the rascal. A couple
of days since he was SO closely pressed that he
tied the hoy in fence corner and moved on him
SELF When found the boy was nearly dead from
fright and want of food. He said the ap-
preached him on August %, and telling him he
owned sawmil in Tennessee, wanted him to
work in it. The story of rambling through the
swampS was repeated, and the ohastisements
and personal indignities BATTLE desert ption. The
country is still being secured for Ogletree. who
manages to Keep ahead of his pnrsuers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
Banks as Lottery Agents.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The president of the
New Orleans National Bank, against which Post
master-general Gresham's recent order in rela-
ton to the lottery company mail matter was di-
rected, had an interview with the Secretary OF
the Treasury on the subject. Secretary Folger
told hun the question of the delivery of mail
matter to the bank was one over which he had
no direct control, th3t bein. under the jurisdic-
tiOn OF the POstOf1oe Department. The only
question, lie said, which he Secretary FOlger)
had to decide, was whether the action of the
bank in becoming the agent of the lottery com
pany to receive its mali was a proper subject for
investigation by the Treasury Department
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
Notes and Personalities.

WASHINGTON Sept 22.--The Twenty-nrst in
fantry, stationed at Vancouver barracks will re-
main there and not exchange posts with the
Tenth infantry, stationed on tie lakes. The ex-
pense of transfer too great to justify the pro-
posed change
Leutenant-cOlonel A. W. Evans has been
placed upon the retired list of the army, having
been found by the retiring board lncapacitated
for active SERVICE The retirement fills the last
vacancy which existed In the 400 retired list.
The nomination of Frank f Bernard by the
collector of customs at Chicago, to he examiner
of teas at that port, has been approved by Score
tary Folger.
1t has been decided by the customs division of
the Treasury Department that hemlock bark is
dutiahle under the provision of the tariff act,
which fixes the rate of duty for the extract hem
lock anu other bark used for tanning, but is free
OF duty under the provision 10 the tree list.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
SPORTING MATTERS.
Sixteen Thousand People Witness a Base
Ball Game at st. Louis.


Ball Game at st. Louis.
ST Louis, Sept. 23.-The game to-day between
the Athletic and st. Louis clubs attracted the
largest crowd ever assembled at such event
in this city, numbering between 10000 and
1900 people. 1t recognized as the game
which was to decide she question as to whether
ST. Louis might yet win the championship. The
game does not call for any lengthy description,
as the brilliant plays were very few in number,
the home club getting first base but six times.
The following is the Athletic 8, st. Louis
2.
NEW YORK, Sept 22-Eighteen young women,
gOrgeously aJtired, attempted 10 play a game of
base bail at the Manhattan Athletic Clubs
grounds to-day. The contest a mere bur
lesque, and resulted: Brnnettes 81, Blondes o.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22.-Detroit 6, Phadel
phia 6. Game called on account of darkness.
CINCINNATI. Sept. 23.-Baltimore 0, Cincinnati
2. Five innings-sJopped by rain.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 22.-Cinoinnati z, Balti-
more o.
COLUMBUS, Sept 23.-Columbus 5, Metropoli-
tans 49,
PROVIDENCE, Sept. 22.-Providenoe IL, Cleve-
land l.
COLUMBUS Sept. 22.-Metropolitan 7, Column
bus l.
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-New York 8, Chicago s.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 22.-Athletic 6, st. Louis 8.
Boston, Sept. 22.-Boston Is, Buffalo 4.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
Brief Mention.

Moses Shffler, pioneer settler OF Kankakee
county, dropped dead on Friday from apoplexy.
At Marengo an entire block of buildings was
burned yesterday. Loss. $4,000; insurance, $4,-
600
VIM Reemer, well TODD farmer living near
Brimtieid, committed suicide Friday by tax
ing poison
Colonel Holloway. Of Alexis, has suffered loss
1f$l0,000 by the death of the finest exhibition
Clydesdale horse in the country, named Prince
Frederick George.
AT Peotone, yesterday morning, the town hall,
Collinss grain elevator BrtDkopPs hotel and
three business houses were burned. Loss, $685.
600; insurance, $4,000.
a hired man, was suffocated in the smoke of the
burning barn OF his employer, in which he was
sleeping The barn was damaged 81 900.
Robert Palmer, while packing clerk in a crock
cry house at Des MOines, stole goods valued at
S1,400. He shipped them 10 Rock Island and
resigned his position. When arrested he was
selling his plumber by sample.
Near Decatur, on Friday evening, at a cross
ing of the Indianapolis road, wagon contain
ing s. M. G.. Davis ana his wife and two children
was flung into a ditch by freight train. All
were severely hurt, but none of them were
killed.
At meeting of the editors of the Southern
Illinois Press Association, Judge Underwood of
the Beilevile News, was elected chairman, and
Mr.. @. II. Richards, of the DuquOin Tribune
secretary. constitution and bylaws were
adopted making it permanent.
family reunion was held recently at the old
homestead of Peter Havermale in Joshua and
consisted of the father, Peter Havermale, 81
years: the mother, Maria Havermale, SO years;
their children, being named and aged, respect
lively, Noah, 81; Samuel, SO; John, Sc; Daniel,
Sd; George, so; Marion 49, Louisa, 47 Joseph,
As; making 500 years. Grandchildren living,
25; great-grandchildren, 49, The above parents
and their eight children all sat down TO the
same table, unbroken by death, the same as
fortyfve years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-24
.neninr of the Catholic Council.

NEW YORK. Sept. 23.-St. Patrick's Cathedral
was thronged this morning on the occasion of
the assembling and opening OF the Roman Cath
olic Ecclesiastical Council of New York, in
which are embraced the diocese of New York,
Brooklyn, Buffalo. Rochester, Albany, Ogdens-
nnrg, n. Y, and Newark and Trenton, N j. Car
tinal McCloskey presided over the council. Long
before 10 O'Clock q vast thrOng congragated on
Fifth avenue in front of the cathedral awaiting
ne opening of the doors; the crowd overlooked
ne spacious cathedral, and many were unable
! o gain admittance.
AT the conclusion of the sermon Cardinal Nc
tlOskey formally opened the council. The de-
VIBRATIONS of the sessions of the council will be
rarried on in Latin. The discussions and con-
siusons will be strictly private, and will NOT be
made public before the report is sent to Rome
End approved by the Pope,