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Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-06-23

NEW YORK, Apr1I q, 1000. J
Messrs. SEABURY q JOHNSON:
Gentlemen-At your request I have obtained
in open market samples of Benson's Capcine
Porous Plasters and Allcock's porous plasters,
and have submitted them to chemical analysis
to determine their comparative merits as eXter-
nal remedies.
l find in Benson's Capcine Plasters valuable
medical ingredients, which do not exist in ALL
cocks porous plasters; hence in my opinion
they are superior to those OF AlcOck's.
Yours resp'y.
r. OGDEN DORDMUS, M. ID. III. ID.
Prof. of Chemistry and Physics in the College
of the City OF New York, and Prof of Chemest-
ry and TOxicology in Bellevue Hospital Medi-
cal college.
orr per Month and Board for three live
DOJ young men or ladies in each county.
n & fNn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

A $4,000 BIBIIcAI. RIswARp.-T1le
publishers Of RmIedge's Monthly offer
twelve valuable rewards in their
Monthly for March, among which is
the following:
We will give $1,000 in gold to the
person telling us which is the longest
verse in the Bible by March 10, 1883.
Should two or more correct answers
be received, the reward will be divi-
dcd. The money will be forwarded
to the winner March 10Th, 1885,
Persons trying for the reward must
send 20 cents in silver Ono postage
stamps takcn) with their answer, for
which they will receive the April
Monthly, in which the name and adj
dress of the winner of the reward and
the correct answer will be published,
and in which several more valuable
rewards will be published. Address
RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING CoMPAHY, Eas-
ton, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

Frank LEs1IE's PoPUi.AR MoSgmI.-Tho
March number Is one OF the most interesting
that has yet appeared Of this attractive Mag
aZine. The opening article by Noel RuthveD,
From BalmOraI TO Osborne" with it's eleven
fine Illustrations, Is admirable; and the follow
ing viii well repay the reader: Cyclones and
TOrnadoes," by F. Grundy: ',Gustayus Adolf
phus OF Sweden" by Alfred H. Guernsey
"FlTes In Theatres and their Prevention" !" BY
Horace Townsend Tongues from Tombs-
The Mounds Of the United States and the
Tombs of Peru, etc, etc. They are elnbOrate-
ly illustruted. In the department Of fiction are
contributions by W. o. stoddard, T. s. Ken
meth. May Russell, Spencer W. Conc, w. Ed
gar McCann. etc, etc There are interesting
sketches and adventures. poems Of great merit,
ald new serial Of great interest is commenced,
cntitird The Beautiful Countess Of Clairyille," !"
The miscellany IL comprehensive, amusing and
instructive. and the Embellishments excellent.
chrome iE given with each number. For
Life OF Death is the title n the present one.
Price. p cents n copy; 50 year. pOEtpaid.-
Address Mrs. Frunk Leslie, Pubiisber. h3, IS
and 81 Park Place, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

A SMAIL-PoX RENEDY.-A corres-
pondent of the Stockton Cal. Herald
sent the following some wears ago TO
that paper: Al herewith append a
recipe which has been used to NV
knowledge in hundreds of cases. IL
will prevent or cure the smallpox
though the pittings are filing. When
Jenuer discovered cow-poX in Eng
land the world of science hurled an
avalanche of fame upon his head, but
when the most scientific school of med
icine in the world-that of Paris
published this recipe as panacea for
smallpox, it passed UNDECIDED. Itis
as unfailing rs fate, and conQucrs in
every instance. 1t is harmless when
taken by well person. 1t viii also
cure scarlet fever. Here is the recipe
rs j have used it, and cured my chill
dren of scarlet fever; here it is as i
have used it to cure the smallpox !:
when learned physicians said the pa
tient must die, il cured: Sulphate of
zinc, one grain: foxglove, (digitalis, }
one grain; half teaspoonful of sugar;
mix with two tablespoonsful of water.
When thoroughly mixed, add four
ounces Of water. Take spoonful
every hour. Either disease will dis
appear in twelve hours. For child,
smaller doses, according to age. If
counties would compel their ply
sicians to use this there would be no
need of post-houses. If you value
advice and experience, use this for
that terrible disease"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
A Dangerous Lunatic.

She stood in the efrulgcnt light of
short dip, waiting for him at the
front door at A. n. He came. He
was husky. She didn't mind that
He was drunk-she was used to it.
'<Jim,' she said, softly knocking
him down, so rs to drag him up 10 bed
easier, Jim, did you vote?''
'tIesh, dear"
you've been long time"
.'Nesh, love; poll didn't close TIL
jes' now"
Where's the money!
'sWhat?''
1.-The money"
my. dear, don't understand.
Did they pay you for your vote ?"
s'No.''
She looked at him with boa con-
Strictor twinkle in her eye.
''It's time women had the fran
chise," She muttered; 1.-THE men amt
up to it,
Then she rolled him under the bed
TO be out of the way, and in the morn
ing she got him into an asylum under
the new Punch and Judycaturc act.
''lIe gave his vote for nothing"
she said to the magistrate.
Dangerous lunatic." wrote his
worship, and at the next election there
was voter short.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
PoETIcAL.
Friends of Long Ago.

When 1 sit IN the twilight cleaning
And the busy streets grow stfn,
I dream of the wide, green meadows,
And the old house ON the hill
can see the roses blooming
About the doorway low;
Again my heart gives greeting
To the friends of long ago
Dear long agoi
lean see my mother, sitting
With LIES snowfakes IN her hair,
And she smiles above her knitting,
And her face is sanity fair.
And see my father reading
From the Bible on his knee,
And again I hear him praying
As, he used to pray for me
So long ago!
see all the dear old faces
OF the boys and girls at home.
As saw them in the dear old days,
Before we learned to roam.
And Isang the old song over
With the friends used TO know,
And my heart forgets its sorrows
In its dreams of long ago
Dear long agoI
How widely our feet have wandered
From our old homes tender ties,
Some are beyond the ocean,
And some are beyond the skies-
Ny heart grows sad with thinking,
Of the friends used to know;
Perhaps I shall meet in heaven
An the loved ones of long ago
Dear long agoi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
At Moscow the preparations for the

At Moscow the preparations for the
of the Gar are proceeding
upon fabulous scale of magnifcence.
Eleven miles of tables are being con-
structed for the banquet on the plain,
and eighty-five circular counters for
the distribution to the moujikes OF
SOC, 900 pies Rubinstein is to write
a march and direct an orchestra of
1000 musicians and s, 900 choristers.
Sixteen enormous watts, to hold the
free beer, are being built in the pub
lie places, and an English company
is covering the Kremlin with electric
lights. Meanwhile the anxiety about
the nihilists grows apace-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

Our NEWEST ARRIVAL is a large
and superbIy made stock of Ladies'
Cloaks, DOlmans, Saques and Coats.
These goods were purchased espe-
cially for me by an Agent, at an Eas-
tern Bankrupt Sale, and i can offer
them at prices lower than the manu-
facturers, ranging from SI.5O to an
all Wool handsomely trimmed Beaver,
at $3.50. can guarantee them to
be elegantly made and ffrst-class in
every particular. Call at once If
in need, as they viii sell rapidly, at
the Twin Fronts. j. GoLpsnTTH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

L wish to extend many thanks to
the public for their large patronage Of
the past year. Ipromise to use every
effort to supply the wants of my trade
in the future, and by careful atten-
ton 20 business hope still to increase
my business. As usual, this season
/ have great many goods to offer at
very low prices, and viii take pleasure
IN showing them. 80.
Corn, Bran and Shorts, In any guam
tity. 1000 Locust Posts for sale.
Ggo. ii. HAcLEY.
Jan. I6, 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
MaItby House
Taylor Hotel,
p. e. DORSEY, Proprietor,
WINCHESTER, va.

THE undersigned takes pleasure in annourc-
i ing to his numerous friends in Virginia and
elsewhere, that he has undertaken the manage
ment of this Famous Hotel for term of years
To those who know him it is useless to say that
he will spare no effort to render the TAYLOR
HOUSE worthy of their patronage. Strangers
give the Taylor House trial. He has refitted
it from top to bottom. and with No. 1 cooks and
polite and accommodating employees in every
department, hopes to maintain the reputation
of the Taylor Hotel. famous among travellers
for the last fifty years. Every Department of
the House Will be conducted with view to the
comfort and convenience OF its guests.
~ Special Facilities for Commercial Tray
clers. Terms to transient visitors 81 co per daY
and advantageous rates TO weekly and monthly
Boarders. HENRY WULFERT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
OCoEsUAIPTIVEs.

The advertiser having been peruanaudy
cured Of that dreaded dise1se, COng uTnption, "
\ simple remedy, is anxious 70 make known %
who desire Il. he win send . copy of The pre-
scTfptiO1 used, Gree Of charge with the direc-
tons for preparing and using The same, y fIich
CoNsUaRIIOE, ASTHMA, BEoHcuIIIs ke.-
Parties wishing the Prescription, viii flesse
adde's, Rev. z. A WILSON, 1gf Penn St,
HvIIliamsbmgh, =. I. Peb. p, lss2-ly.,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
Read the following certificate a:

Read the following certificate as
to the merits of Bells Eureka Hair
Tonic" 1t speaks for itself:
This is to certify that have known
and used Prof. III. II. Bells Eureka
Hair Tonic for at least five years,
and can cheerfully recommend it as
being the best hair renewer that has
come under my notice.
DAVID SLOAN,
OF Shenandoah Milling Co,
Charlestown, West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
PIslPLES.

win mail Gree the recipe for simple
-VEGEEABLE BALM that viii remove TAN,
FRECnEs, PINPLEs and BLoTcHKs, leaving
the skin soft. clear and beautiful: also fnstrue-
tons for producing luxrriant growth of hair
on bald head or smooth face Address. fnclos-
ing Sc stamp. BEN yANDELF & o., ,I2 Bar
clay ST, n. I. Feb. 81, ISS2-Iy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
Gave notel,
LURAY, PAGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA..

LUNA u L AYE NoO-NiA L, H1f'64NIA.
TENHE undersigned has taken charge of the
e above Hotel. and having thoroughly rem
to serve the travelling public with every accom-
modatfon afforded by tirst-class country hotels
The patronage of the public. and especially, of
INV friends in Jefferson county, is respectfully
solicited. Rates moderate
Sept 1. ISSI-tf A d OITITY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

Invalid mothers, weak children.
nervous and fretfuI infants are bene
fitted by using Browns Iron Bitters.
Harmless but efIicacious.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Furnished bT

----' GEO. T. LIGHT.
IL. Books used in the Public Schools kept
"A on hand-others ordered on short notice.
GEO. T. LIGHT.
EELLOWS Syrup of the HypO PhOSphite
Hop Bitters. Kidney Cure and Iron Bftters.
soIdby GEO. T. LIGHT.
r loud Reunet Irish Moss. Tapioco. Cox's
II Gelatine and Coopers Sheet Gelatine. sold
by GEO. T. LIGHT.
nIAMOND Dust, for the hair. sold by
" Sept 5. 1859. GEO. T. LIGIIf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
BREss-MAkIHG 8 PLAIN sEwIae.

HTISS KATE RoHR respectfully offers her
Va services to the ladies of Charlestown and
vicinity. for the execution of Dress-MakinS and
Plain Sewing of all kinds Rooms atresidence
of her father in building of Mr.. W. S. Mer-
chant. opposite Methodist Parsonage.
November II. 1->2-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
HAGERSTOWN CARDS.
1852. SPRING. 1851.
LOWENSTEsN Bros,
ONE-PRICE
CIothiers and Taiiors,

No. 9 West Washington St., Hagerstown. Md.
WE have. since our Spring Opening. met
w with more encouragement than we could
possibly expect, in consequence of our increas-
ed patronage we are enabled to give to the
trade the advantage of large buyers. Every
article sold by us is marked in plain figures. SO
that the child can buy as cheap as the parent.
Our object is to sell piles of goods at
RocIk-Botto1n Prices.
We are not satisfied with small business
we are large buyers and therefore get the ad-
vantage. because we can buy by the case at the
very lowest possible mark. We ALWAYS make
1t q rule to undersell all. We want to give to
the farmer, the merchant and the working man
the opportunity of buying Cheap for Cash.
Always remember our prices are so low that we
can't be undersold- When others sell cheap we
are still cheaper Our own make of clothing
are fast taking the lead These goods are all
our own cut and designs twenty-five years of
experience warrants us in assuring our patrons
that we can give them original STYLES of gar
ments for Men. Boys and Children. elegant and
perfect in fit. superior in workmanship and at
no greater cost than ordinary goods. We So
lfcit your orders. We will not be undersold.-
Note our prices MEMS SUITS-3ien's Fancy
Cotton Mixed Suit So Is. Mems Fancy Union
Cass Suit % 90, Mems Light Cheyiot Suit s6 co,
an All Wool Cashmere Suit $500. an All Light
Wool Cheviot Suit 5000. Our Own Make $1,000
Suits take the lead Our Own Make s12 90
Suits are nObby; Our Own Make S14 90 Suits
are too nice; Our Own Make $1,000 Suits are
daisies Our Own Make English S1S 90 Suits
are the finest ont. We have Suits at all prices
marked in plain figures. Boys Suits from
sS SO up to S12-00; Children's Suits and kits
fran 81. a. to 80 co. Our Stock of Blue Elan
nels is complete in every respect. Note. prices
$3.50. 81 80. $3.50. $1,000, s12. 90, $500.
warranted fast cclOrs tit guaranteed. Give US
n call and be convinced Polite and attentive
to wait on you. if you buy or not
We are very respectfully YOURS
LOWENSTEIN BROS
Onc-Pricc ClOthicrs.
No West Washington St, Hagerstown, nd.
May 2. 1852.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

Over stoze-roon of Mr. II Z Cooke. entrance
next do0r to store of Dir W C. CarreI
Main street, ChariestOwn-
TLEGANTLT ftted w, every appointment
j. complete and TuIes for the comfort OF
5pIayeFs <1gidiy enforced
Nv Bar Is Supplied With Liquors CT every dc
ssefiptiOr-Os the best quality
WINES. WHISTLES. BRANDIES. AND BAL
TINORE AND ROCHESTER, BEER
an OF the best VIII furnish from this date. at
ny place of business, the best Rochester Beer,
FATETTE p SOUDERS.
Basement jefferson Building
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
Mount Parvo Institute.
Cl.arlestoIeIl. .I.tit1.so,. Co.n.y. Iest "a.

U'l'tF ItStVItH. 1-DtISV'E UU"Ity, Wtst 6t
/ PROPOSE to open this Boarding and Day
Z School for Girls the list Wednesday of Sep
temSer. 1851
This institution is designed to be of high
grade. and it is hoped Will meet fully for Girls
the educational want of the community and
afford to all attending: il advantages as great as
can be obtained anywhere else.
TERNs--BOard GnCluding Washing, Light
and Fuei) for scholastic year $40.
Reduction for Board to pupils who spend
Saturday and Sunday and have their Washing
done at home
Tuition s25 to SO for same time.
Music extra.
For further particulars address me until July
Goth at Jamestown. Montgomery County, Md:
after that at CharlestOwn, jefferson County,
West Virginia
juno %. 1sss-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY q. 1sss

cHARtEsEOsfs, JEFFERSON cousrr, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
IEapartanr Notice 20 Builders.
LUMBER BUSINESS

FE'HE undersigned is giving his sole attention
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27
Justices Notice.
Pooland Billiard Saloon.

JOHN AVIS.
June IL 1SSf-sf- Justice % the Peace.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-02-27

Queen Victoria is a large real es-
tate owner in New York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
NEWS
The Tabor-Bush Affair.

Denver, % The Tabor-Bush imbrog-
lilo tbickens. Sometime since, it will
be remem bered, ex-senator Tabor pro-
cured tie Indictment of William 81
Bush, his co-partner in the Windsor
Hotel, former friend and confidential
adviser, for alleged enlightenment OF
81, 600. while manager Of the Tabor
Grand Opera House, and a. the same
time instituted a suit to recover tn
alleged Indebtedness of $40, 600. On the
criminal charges Bash was tried and
promptly acquitted On his answer to the
second complaint. Bush denies specific
ally all the important i;ems, and sets up
counter claims, of which the following
are the most important: $40, 600 dsmsge
for malicious prosecution, $4,000 com.
missions unpaid for The management of
the Opera Houses in Denver and Lead
vile, $4,000 for special services, S per
agreement. in cid OF Tabor's election to
the United States Senate, and in procur
ing divorce from his wife and bringing
about the marriage with Miss McCourt.
Busb's answer is voluminous and
highly sensational document.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24

A Freight Train leaves Ogden daily
For Butte ct sos a.u1., giving daylight
ride through Cache Valley, and reguis1
freight train arrives daily at Ogdan a
105 en-. from Butte.
". B BnDD&TDdG. supt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24

Browns IRON BITTERs is
composed ofIron in soluble
form; Cinchona the great
tonic, together with other
standard remedies, making
a remarkable non-alcoholic
tonic, which will cure Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Malaria,
Weakness, and relieve all
Lung and Kidney diseases.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Gable Clicks.

London, 23,-Kennard, at the desire
Of the tory party, has decided to absn-
don for the present session his motion Of
fered in the House of Commons in re-
lation to the disposition of the surplus
of the Alabama award. It is thought
the question can be raised more con-
yeniently at the expiration Of the fishing
treaty in 'S4.
Paris, 29-The harvest prospects of
France are favorable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
A GREAT REsCnvERY

That Ia daily bringing joy to the
homes Of thousands by saving many
Of their dear ones from an early
grave. Truly is DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay
Fever, Loss of Voice, Tickling in
the Throat, Pain in Side and Chest,
or any disease Of the Throat and
Langs, q positive cure. Guaranteed.
Trial Bottles, free at q @. Nj +.
Drug Store. Large sizs 81 loo. 6
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Frost.

st. Louis. ga heavy frost occurred
on Monday and Tuesday nights through
out southern and part of central Mis-
souri,. and particularly in that section in
Illinos swept by the tornado last Friday
night. Early vegetables were almost en-
tlrely destroyed, and fruit and grain
badly dsmsgs1. Ice from an eighth to
quarter Of an inch thick formed in most
localities.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Dog Show.

Chicago, ga dog show under the
regulations of the National American
Kennel Club will be held in this city on
June 18th to the 18th inclusive, under
the superintendency of the managers of
the Centennial and recent New York
show. The entries thus far exceed those
Of any exhibit yet given ia the west, and
embrace number Of famous animals
from Canada, Ireland and Great Britain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
UNION PACIFIC RAlL'Y

Utah & Northern Branch.
On and afteg December. Il. 1882.
NOgthwardi stasio1, .soatawss
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Bucket Shops Win.

Chicago, 29.-Judge Tuley, in the
circuit court, this morning, decided ia
favor of the bucket shops in their con-
test with the board of trade and telegraph
companies, thus taking contrary view
to that held by two of the federal judici-
ary, and also two of the state judges
having concurrent jurisdiction with him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. a6, 1881.

manSneiu1 OlloJ Nov 2o1 1oo4s
Gentlemen:-Ihave suffered with
pam in my side and back, and great
Soreness on my breast, with shoot
ing pains all through my body, at
tended with great weakness, depres-
sion of spirits, and loss of appe-
tite. / have taken several different
medicines, andwas treated by prom
inent physicians for my liver, kid
neys, and spleen, but l got no relief.
/ thought l would try Browns Iron
Bitters I have now taken one bottle
and half and am about well-pain
in side erd back all gone-soreness
all out OF y breast, and / have a
good appetite, and am gaining in
strength and flesh. Itcan justly be
called the king Of medicines.
JOHN K. ALLENDER.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Another Suez Canal.

Paris, 23.-4he Suez Canal Compapv
have announced that they propose to
commence the cutting Of parallel canal
across the Isthmus forthwith, and have
applied to the English government for
their support in obtaining the necessary
concession of land from the Khedive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24

Ezzzzagzz.zZzz.zzz1zla
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24

MENTAL DEPRESSION, weakness
of the muscular system, general i'll
health, benefited by using Browns
Iron Bitters.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-24
Earthquake.

Cincinnati, Times Stars Calletls-
burg, KY: Two distinct shocks of
earthquake were felt at 80 last night,
They shook buildings in the town.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-11-24
Letter From Coles Valley.

Mr.. EDITOR: Thinking a few sug-
gestions from as old and reliable a
Democrat as l am may prove of some
value to the party in the coming Pres.
1dential election, send you this. I
make bold to state that [ have watched
the defeat of the grand old party from
time when the memory of man runs
not to the contrary [ have seen the
brightest anticipations of our party
fade away before the superior skill Of
the enemy. [ have seen glorious
victory, where the Democratic candi-
date for President not only received a
half a million majority of the popular
vote, but also under the law a large
majority of the electoral vote, counted
out and the Republican candidate, who
failed to get a majority Of either the
electoral or popular vote, declared
elected and inaugurated President by
fraud, perjury and corruption I have
seen the grand old party defeated by
the superior skill of the enemy in buy
ing up and voting the free lunch bri-
gade. It is truism that the devil
hates holy water and the way to fight
hlm is with his own fire. Would it
not be well, since the Republican press
has been suggesting SO many different
Republicans for the Democrats 20 nom-
mate. for rs to hold our convention at
an early day and get ahead Of them and
nominate Grant and Billy Mahone.
Then they will be forced to nominate
Ben. Butler and Grant and Malone
oan outsteal him two to one and give
him Massachusetts, to start with.