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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13

Ex-Governor Luke Blackburn. of Ken
lucky. went 90 Talmage's Brooklyn Taber-
nacle and was invited 70 the platform,
whereupon, it is said, 5000 voices began GO
sing, While the lamp holds out to burn,
&c.-Erchaage
Kenmcky's late Executive. above al
lpded TO- had a touch Of tender feeling for
uofortunates that prompted him % the frc-
quent exercise Of the pardoning power, and
himself to be the subject Of clemency from
on high would not be an unreasonable ex-
pcctation-though we have no doubt he has
higher and suror grounds upon which 20
bsse bis hope.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13

n Vast T7rcisia Schoo! Journal, Of which
Hon. B. L. Butcher, State Superintendent
Of Public Schools, is tie able editor in its
" Current Exchange History" for the month
Of November makes tbs following clever
mention Of TIE VIRGINIA FREE Press and
its late Senior Editor:
THE VIRGINIA. FREE Press. -Horatio
Nelson Gallahtr, the senior editor of this
s.crling paper, perhaps the oldest in the
State. died u. his home in Charlestown, JET
f.rsou county, West Virginia, November 3,
1883. ia the 10th year of his age. He was
the Nestor Of West Virginia journalism,
having been connected with the FREE Press
since lis birth in lS2l-uearly SO years ago
He was one of the oldest, If not the Oldest,
Journals, In the United States lie was a
man OF strong convictions and fearless ut
ttrauce, vet tolerant and kind. Generous
and genial, he was possessed Of marked in
tcllcctual power His death removes ano-
Their of the -emarSaSlemen whose lives span
tie marvellous growth of the Republic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court of jefferson County, West
4 Virginia,
ROBERT PHILLIPS and $. Lee Phillips. sur
yivors of William Phillips, Robert Phillips
and : Lee Phillips, partners trading under
the frm and name OF William Phillips q
Sons, Plaintiffs,
Against In Chancery.
JOHN ". ROBERTS, Julia \. Roberts. Viii
liam L. Wilson, Trustee, and Philip Henry,
Defendants.
Extract from Decree Of N0remJer 2Sti, 1888.
1T is adiudsed. ordered and decreed that
this cause be referred 20 Commissioner CleOn
Moore with instructions TO ascertain and report
the real estate of which John W. Roberts Is
seized. It's value and annual rental value. To
ascertain and report the liens upon said real
estate, their amounts and puortles, and such
further matters as may be deemed pertinent by
him and required by the parties
4 Copy Teste- +. +. LYNCH, Clerk.
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.
To all persons holding liens by Judgment or
otherwise on the real estate or any part thereof
Of John W. Roberts: In pursuance of decree
of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. made
i'm a cause therein pending, to subject the real
estate of the said John ". Roberts 10 the salts
faction of the liens thereon. you are hereby re-
ollired To present all claims held by you and
each of YOU against the said John w. Roberts,
which are liens on his real estate or any part of
il for ADJUDICATION 10 me, at my office, in the
County Of Jefferson, town Of Charlestown, on
or before the eth day of January, 1884. Given
under my hand this 18th day of December,
Iss3 CLEON MOORE. Comm.
Notice is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing decree at my Office in Charlestown'
West Irginja, on the 7th day OF January, 1854.
CLEON MOORE, Comm'r.
December 70. lSS}-lt. Free Press icc-S"-V".
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13

TINE STOCK OF GENERAL IIARDWAkE'
Farming Implements, Builders 12g,s,
House and Kitchen Ware Tinware &C.. % li w
late firm Of Duke K Gaiiaher is for sale ~ pun
or at retail A rare opportunity IS offered y. -
any one desiring 10 engage in business 81. -,
cure the custom Of the late firm, 20 get q oVoen
in good condition at handsome discount Oh
cost Of goods mostly obtained direct from iii'H'
ufacturers or importers. III 81.
FARMERS can supply themselves Will
tensils; ..b-
HOUSE-KEEPERS, with Tingare, ana OH
er goods. for house or kitchen;
MECHANICS, with tools OF the be,t i'1 IT,.
facture-all at prices unattain i,l ,,rblie
where. These bargains are open 10 TIC PN'''-
for three weeks. cp,ri.t-
Many articles in stock are suitable iof 'ii'-'
mas Gifts. ,.,.~,>-rnY
w, o, 1904 Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13
Christmas Goods.
BOOKS, WRITING DESKS,
WORK BOXES, JEWELRY BOXES,
DRESSING CASES,
HDKF AND GLOVE BOXES,

CHRISTMAS CARDS, &C.
We offer to the public large and varied stock
OF these goods and many Others not mentioned.
In fact we have this season the largest Holiday
stock we have ever had
AIsQUITH & co.
THE London News and London Graphic
two handsome ChrOmOs with each. Onlya Inn
tied number on hand. Call early. Price ~ cts.
AISQCITH go.
ALL sorts Of Hair Brushes, Combs, Hand
Mirrors, Colognes, and Soaps
GELATINE, Flayoring Extracts Olive On'
Tapioca, French Mustard, Irish Mos, &c; co
Dec g, 1883. AlsQJIIh q ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13

We are informed Col R. p. Chew has
purchased of Mr.. f. w. Bedinger the proper
~ on George street formerly occupied by
Mr. r. T. Brown, for the sum of $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13

We are indebted to Charlie Brown, with
II. S. Hyde, Martinsburg, for a copy of the
Holiday Messenger, illustrated. Charlie will
be much pleased to EXHIBIT the fine wares of
the establishment to all who are in search
of beautiful goods for gifts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13
In EGuprian Custom.

II IS stated that the ancient Egyptians
when ,.ov toasted always had skeleton at
the table with hem. This was for the pur-
pose of reminding tn,.' that even in the
midst Of mirth and revclry 18th was mt to
come. Let him como when he VII. - ht
is unwelcome. The Egyptians sought To
teach that all should prepare for the grim
monster and be ready to follow him, let him
call when he would. The lesson can well
be remembered to-day. All should live
prepared to die atany moment, and all should
learn now while in the full enjoyment of
health and its pleasures that Peruns is the
greatest remedy in the world for the diseases
to which flesh is heir. 1t can be procured
at any drug store. Ask your druggist for
Peruna, the great tonic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13
Commissioners Notice.

December -. 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-12-13
2l0.000l S40.000I S40.000l
WORTH Of
Holiday Goods.

The largest, richest rarest and cheapest col
lection of goods ever offered for the Holiday
trade. Before purchasing look through any
one or all of our Is DEPARTMENTS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
BUTLER's CANVASS IN BRIEF.

BOSTON, Oct. 22-GOv. Butler has been
travelling all the time since he took the
stump on the 10th day of October, max
ing one, two, and even three speeches a
day to crowded houses, aud this without
showing a sign of fatigue.
Robinson, too, has been making
speeches, but he does not attract such
immense audiences, nor are his speeches
so bright, pithy, and popular as those of
the Governor.
Nobody who has attended one of the
Butler meetings can be made to believe
that the Governor is losing his grip. He
is vOciferOusly cheered by large crowds
wherever he goes. He simply Tecites to
each audience what he has done, or en-
deaVOred to do, during the past nine
months, and his audiences thunder their
approval of his course in such applause
as no candidate in Massachusetts ever
received before. The Governor does not
abuse Robinson.
All the Republican editors in Massa-
chusetts seem to have gone stark mad.
1t is nothing but Butler this and Butler
that. One of them, as was told on
trustworthy authority the other day, as
grace before eating, prays "that Butler
may have to CO."
1t would be simply impossible for
Butler to deny half that is said about
him. He is accused of being bloated
bOndhOlder, a demagOgue, and a blather-
skite; he is held up to the public gaze as
an arrant humbug and gay deceiver.
He bears it all with cOmpOsure.
Any observer can see that the Demo
cratic campaign is conducted on high
or plane of respectability than that of
the Republicans.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24

You can select good building lots out
of my addition, provided you will build
within months, lat the following prices:
For $2S5 you can have the choice of 8
lots on Lake street, each lot a corner
one; lots are No. 2894-95 96.97-98 or No.
2908-9 and 10.
On Franklin street for 1926 you can
have choice of lots No. 29l2-13 and Ia.
For 1915 you can have choice of lots No.
2915-17-1S and 10.
On Plum street for $475 you can buy
lot No. 1888.
The above prices for lots will remain
only 80 days, and you will find by exam
inatiOn that my prices are about go per
cent of their real value. Parties can
have long time on either monthly or
yearly payments. Come and get COM
plete plat of this addition, and we will
take pleasure in showing you over the
ground. Office No. 32 West Eighth st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
ALLEN G. THURMAN INTERVIEWED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The Post prints
the following interview with ex-senator
Thurman:
Hon. Allen G. Thrman, accompanied
by his wife, arrived from his home in
Columbus, co., yesterday morning and
registered at the Ebbitt House. The ex-
Senator was looking well when Post
reporter called on him last night, but
complained of rheumatism. He is here
to argue case in the Supreme Court,
which will come up, probably, on Mon
day, and last two or three days. Then.
to use his own words, he will be Vaga-
bond, not knowing Just where he will
go.
Somewhere for his health, If he is
wise," interjected DR.. GaTnett, who was
present.
"How are politics in aOhiO, Judge?"
queried the reporter.
81 know nothing more than everybody
else does about politics, and less than
many people. But there is one thing
Democrats should keep in mind. While
people are hunting around for outside
causes for the result of the Ohio election,
the real reason is lost sight of. This in
nutshell, is that the people are tired of
the rule of the Republican party. That
same cause will carry Pennsylvania,
New York aud New Jersey.
"HOw will the result affect the Presi-
Dental electionw
"As a matter of course favOrably."
"And the SenatOrship?"
THAT have nothing to say about, eX-
cept that l am not candidate for that
or any other place, except quiet place
to rest and enjoy myself"
How do they feel in Ohio about the
civil rights decision just renderedP"
81 don't know how others feel, but |
made the longest speech ever delivered
in the Senate against the bill, taking
much the same ground the court took.
am satisfied"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24

inent gentlemen who had cen invited,
conveying regrets at their inability to be
present. The last one read was from
Justice Harlan, the only dissenting
member of the Supreme Court on the
recent decision on the civil rights act
When Harlan's name was read the audi
ence cheered long and loud. Indeed,
whenever he was alluded to during the
evening his name was greeted with en-
thuSiastic applause, as we're the names
OF Sumner, Lincoln, Chase, Bates, Will
son, Giddings, Garfield and other cham
piOns Of the eOlored race.
The lecture had been arranged and
prepared before the decision on the civil
rights bill, but the speaker took Occa-
sion to speak at some length on that
subject. The principal part of his ad-
dress was review of the history of the
negro race in the United States during
the two periods of slavery and freedom,
and the social and intellectual progress
thus far made. He said the DTed Scott
decision was sent by God Almighty,
through the Supreme Court, as prelude
to liberty. 1t came, and freedom with it,
and so, in order that the cOlOred people
may now gain perfect liberty, it was
necessary to have the last decision upon
the civil rights act. The negroes were
citizens under the law of citizenship,
which implied the obligation of allegi-
ance on their part and protection on the
part of the Government. The cOlOred
people accepted the full obligation of
allegiance and demand of the Gov
ernment the fulfillment of its Obliga-
tiOn to give them protection. If this
could not be secured through the instru-
mentality of the present political par
ties there would have to be another. He
disclaimed for the cOlored people any
demand of social rights and privileges,
for that was a matter to take care of
itself. They only asked that they be
assured their just, legal Tights-the
same that are enjoyed by other citizens.
AS parties are at present constituted,
whatever was accomplished must be
done through the Republican party.
They could not expect anything from
the Democracy. He had hoped the Re-
publican party would be able to do it
before 1t got so feeble that it couldn't
even carry the State of Ohio.
He said the newspapers and pOliti-
clans might speak slightingly of the
rights of the negroes. but the negroes
were fast becoming able to speak for
themselves. They could make them
selves heard throughout the length and
breadth Of the land, and the people would
sustain their demands.
Mr.. LangtOn spoke two hours, COM
mandtng the closest attention and elic-
1ting frequent applause.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
The wife of TraPhagen Sues for a judicial
Separation.

The Wife of TraPhagen Sues for a judicial
Separation.
Emma Traphagen has instituted pro-
ceedings for a divorce from her liege
lord, Charles o. Trapbagen, who is at
present serving out a sentence of nine
teen years in the Ohio Penitentiary for
the attempted killing of Thomas Orr in
May, 1882. The petitioner AYERS that
she was married to the said Charles o.
Traphagen on OF about the Goth Of No
vembeT, 1866, at Hamilton, o., and that
at the October term of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of 1882, the defendant was
convicted of the crime of shooting with
intent to kill, and sentenced to impris-
Onment in the Ohio PenitentiaTy for a
term of nineteen years, upon which
ground she pTays that she be granted a
divorce from him.
Sarah HaViland prays for a divorce
from John HaYiland on the ground of
adultery. The plaintiff states that they
were married in this city on Nov. 25th,
1873, and that on or about the 18th of
October, 1882 the defendant committed
adultery with woman unknown to the
plaintiff, at the house of one Mrs. Perry,
in Canton township, for which she prays
that she may be divorced from the said
defendant, and be restored to her maid
en- name Of Sarah Young.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
SEMI-WEEKLY.
FINANCIAL BREAK UP.
The Union Iron Company of
Hanging Rock Succumbs.
With Liabilities Estimated at $500, ,OOO-
Other Interests InVOIVed--Various
Forms of CrOOkedness.

PORTSMOUTH, o. Oct 22.-The Hanging
Rock Iron region, Of which Portsmouth
and IrOntOn are the centers, is now un
dergOing severe financial strain. Some
days ago the Union Iron Company of this
place, comprising Washington and Mon
roe furnaces, with several thousand
acres, asked for receiver. Liabilities
were stated to be 100000. They began
creeping up until now they reach $500
900. The concern has made several for
tunes in the last ten years. 1t had the
implicit confidence of its employees, who
should have known if it was embarrass-
ed, and its collapse was an utter sur
prise, increased by the VaStness of its
liabilities, and there are ugly suspie-
ions as to the cause, in which Western
silver mining speculattOns are mention
ed.
Last Saturday John Campbell of Iron
ton, its heaviest stakeholder, found him
self compelled to make an assignment,
his liabilities, mostly Endorsements, be-
ing several hundred thousands. He had
for years allowed others to control and
manage this company, In whom he had
implicit confidence. He is n years old,
owns all OF most of Howard, Olive, Gal
liza, BuckhOrn and Hecla furnaces, be
sides those first mentioned. His affairs
are not yet Strengthened out, so he can
not tell If he can save any part of his
vast fortune or not. If he Is hOpelessly
involved it means distress to thousands
and utter ruin to many.
Besides these troubles it is intimated
that one National Bank in this section
has loaned one party implicated in min
ing ventures, and one Of these furnaces
several times its legal allowance to any
one borrower. The bank will not be
hurt, but an officer may get into very
serious trouble.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
FOREIGN NEWS.
The American Counsel for O'DOnnen is In
terViewed.

The American Counsel for O'DOnnen is In
terviewed.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-Gen. Pryor, ODOn-
nell's American counsel, in an interview
said he was satisfied O'DOnnell killed
Carey in self defense. 1t would be pro-
we'd beyond question at the trial that
O'DOnnell went to Africa with no de-
sign to kill Carey, and was not aware of
the latter's presence on the steamer
when he embarked. Carey, according to
PryOr's theory, finding himself discoy-
cred, provoked quarrel in order to an
ticipate the blow he expected O'DOn-
nell, as an Irishman. would strike. Man
slaughter, in PryOT's opinion, was the
utmost O'DOnnell could be found guilty
of.
Every effort is being made to bring
witnesses from CapetOwn to England.
81 believe" said Pryor. that O'DOnnell
will have fair trial. find there's no
prejudice against him. l don't expect
to take a public part in the trial, sim
ply to help the other counsel by consul
tatiOn and suggestion. l will remain
in London till the trial is finished. L
have seen 0'DOnnell and he impTesses
me as a simple minded Irishman, any
thing but an assassin, The trial will
be in November and last two or three
days."
CoNSTANTINoPLE, Oct. 22.-Later de-
tails confirm the statement that the first
accounts of the earthquake at AnatObia
were greatly exaggerated. OOurla, near
Smyrna, where 100 huts were wrecked,
only two persons were killed and seven
injured. One thousand inhabitants are
quartered in log tents outside the ruin
ed village. Ten hamlets near Chesme
suffered more or less. Altogether 81
persons were killed and 150 injured in
that district. The foregoing numbers
life, although 14,678 persons are rem
dered homeless. All are being fed by
the authorities, in obedience to the Sui
tan's orders. At Chesme only 20 per ct.
of the houses sustained damage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
RAISING THE DEAD.
A Young Lady Raises Up miller Coffin Dur
the Funeral Services.

BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIS, Oct. e.
The sensation OF the day is the return to
life of young lady who to all appear
anees had been dead three days. Miss
Lena Richmann, the daughter of a
wealthy German, had been very sick for
some weeks, and died, as was supposed,
and her body was prepared for burial.
There were fears in the minds of some
that the appearance of the young lady's
face did not indicate death, but the
fOnTth day the funeral was held. While
the ceremony was in progress, DIR. Bax-
ter, of Milwaukee, seeing the face of the
supposed corpse, asked that the service
might be interrupted long enough for
him to attempt resuscitatiOn. This was
done, and he succeeded so well that the
woman arose in the coffin with terrific
shrek. The sceue which followed was
highly exciting. Men turned pale with
horror, women tainted, and it was a
long time before anything like quiet
was restored. To-day friends are con
tinually calling to see and congratulate
one whom they never thought to see
again in this world. She says that while
in that trance-like condition she real
lied with unspeakable agony that she
was being prepared for the ground, but
could do nothing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24

we'll to attend this great opening In the
meantime, the great sale of this same
line of goods, which was so brilliantly
inaugurated last week, and which has
attracted such large crowds to the store
of collars q Co. every day since, thing
unprecedented in the history of trade in
Canton, still continues, and the same
line of seal-skin sacks and dOlmans, to-
gether with fur and plush-lined wraps
and circulars, is still on exhibition. Re-
member the date of the next great open
ing, Thursday, November 1st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
Obituary..

In your paper of the 18th inst, ap-
peared notice of the death of Mrs.
Sarah Smith at Cairo, Lake township, on
the 18th inst. Being an old and respected
resident of this county, mere death no.
tice hardly appears sufficient for so
worthy lady.
Mrs. Smith, nee GOss, was born in
Pennsylvania, on the Goth day of De
cember, 1889. When quite young her
parents removed to COlumbiana county,
this State, and located near New Lisbon.
The family consisted of seven children I;
four sons and three daughters. OF this
family, the father of whom, Matthias
GOss, veteran of the war of 1912, and
who died at the ripe old age of 80 years,
but one is left, an aged son now resid-
ing in Richland county, Ill. In 1923
Mr.. GOss removed his family to Marlboro
township, Stark county, and on Sept. 10,
1925. Sarah was united in marriage to
Mr.. Joseph Smith, who had been a resi-
dent of the county since 1917. They
first resided in the east end of Lake
township, but few years later removed
to the farm near Cairo, where both Of
these Christian pioneers gave back their
lease of life to the God they had served
so faithfully. After 52 years of peaceful,
uninterrupted, happy married life, Mr..
Joseph Smith died on Nov. 9TH, 1877.
len cnllQrbn Dl6SJ Jn6lr marriage union,
five sons and five daughters. Two sons
anu one daughter have preceded this
aged couple to that mansion not made
with hands" Six grand children will
meet them at the heavenly reunion,
leaving twenty two on earth. Of twelve
great grand children, two have passed
to the throne of grace.
Mother Smith, in her infancy was
baptized, and in her youth was confirmed
in the Evangelical Lutheran Church,
and was faithful and consistent mem
Der until her being called away. Though
during her last few years on earth she
was unable to attend services, her heart
and prayers were with the church.
christian mOtner
our best and only friend.
Who taught other
Could, to meet in Heaven again.
We can only say In Sadness
We miss our mothers care;
But Will always think with gladness,
That Wen meet our mother there
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24

James Quinn, who was arrested Satur-
day night for maliciOusly destroying
the cloth on billiard table belonging
to Wist 81 Rose, was tried before Mayor
PierO Monday evening and discharged,
the cOmplainants falling to make it ap-
pear that the destruction was done with
malicious intent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-10-24
THROUGH A BRIDGE.

FIT. EDWARD, N. Y, Oct. 22.-Train No
70, on the Glens Falls branch of the
Delaware q Hudson road, went through
a bridge over the Glens Falls feeder to
Champlain canal, 80 rods north of Fort
Edward. The engine crossed the bridge
but the baggage and passenger cars
went down into the water a total wreck
About 20 passengers were aboard. Three
men were killed, one fatally injured,
and all the others, except the train boy,
more or less injured.