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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-02-08
cyEK-CKEDULUUS METBODi,T>.
W hat Bishop Simpson says OF the jSabeli
Silver Mining Company.

W hat TstshOp Simpson Says OF the Isabella
Silver Mining Company.
There has Just come t. light an ingeni-
GUS mining scheme, in which, by various
devices, hundreds OF members OF the
Methodist Episcopal church have been
defrauded. The device which had the
greatest weight Was an arrangement
whereby bishop Simpson was induced
to subscribe TO the stock and tic act made
to appear an Endorsement of the scheme
principally by an cditOria! in the ChrlsttGn
Id0ocdte. the organ of the church, whose
editor at that time, the Rev. DE-. Fowler,
who was financially interested III the en-
terprisG, has since explained was written
during his absence. 9 ColOneI' II. u.
Bixby. an old California mining Spccu!atpr,
who assured the reverend victims AZ the
start that he WIS a hard nut and hla
since given them substantial proof ot bis
veracity, was the author and reaped the
harvest. 4 worthless affair known as
"The Isabella Silver mining company
capital $4,000, ,00o,' was the basis
of operations. Colonel BiXby offer
ed TO endow the Methodist Epis.
coral University at Athens, Tenn,
with $500. 900 III mining stock, pro
viding the good Mcthodlsts of the country
rllSeu Sl't.t't OF 50 u Ett 'itc III Sc iii
working order Professor l.. L. Caldwell,
the chemist and mineraiogist of the unl-
versity. very religious man. with abund
ant confidence in human nature, Went out
and saw the property. made selections OF
ore. had il as>ayed and came East, decl;.r-
ing enthusiast >ticaliy that il was the richest :
property in Cal aifo-uia lie now SAYS that
The lay out was crooked, as il is tech
uically termed, the good ore having been
spread over the worthless property. At
the solicitation OF the Rev. DR.. Spence, the
president of the university, ard Professor
Caldwell Bishop simpson contributed $50.
Il was soon Convinced that it was Il
swiuGle.' Bishop Simpson said yesrer
day. land gave AL t!," warnilg ppssit]e,
but it was too late 70 prevent others from
investing. | pev2r permitted my stock 10
he sold anl simply count it so much gone. .
Leading Metliudists ALI over the country
lost heavily and some poor people suffered
Thomas Bradley, after holding out 4 long
time against the scheme Of which he was
suspicious, invested s3, 0G0 and lost. David
III. Bowen also lost large sum. DIR. J
II. Aldry, HOW travelling in Florida, lost
81 900. DR.. Tantenl, of Wilmington, lost
SO, 600. Several Eastern Methodists lost
$25. 600 each. In order to try and protect
the poor Investors, Mr.. Bradley and Mr.
Bowen, and ctkers, put more mouey into
it and bought another mine. which lad
some real value 1t .ias not panned out
well, however, and the whole thing is d
tiZZle.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-02-08
We Challenge the World.

When we say we believe, we have evidence
to prove that Shiloh's CONSUMPTION Cure is
decidedly the best Lung Medicine made, In as
much as it will cure a common or Chronic
Cough in on e-halt the time and relieve Asth-
ma Bronchitis, Whooping Cough. Group, and
show more cases of Consumption cured than
al others. 1t will cure where they fail, it is
pleasant TO take, harmless to the youngest
child and we guarantee what we say. Price,
IOc bOc and sI.G9. If your Lungs are sore,
Chest or Back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plas-
ter Sold by fl. B. Cochran, druggist, Nos. l37
and I39 North Qneen street. feb7-eodl
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Popular Everywhere.

"Burdane,'' the French name tor Burlock,
is as nonuIar in France as in America. AS an
anti.scorbutic, aperient and diuretic it cannot
be too highly extolled. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers combine :" in condensed form" all Its
gOod nrODerties. For gout cutaneouS dis
orders and kidney troubles they are unequal
ed, Price ST. For sale by ii. B. Cochran, drug
rjst I37 and l39 North Queen street.
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lancaster :Dntelligenrcr.
L AsI LOVED.

LAM LOVED.
NV heart is light a a bird Tonight,
That nicS to her nest III the 5p't twilight.
And sings in her brco;ling bliss
All. l 50 low and he so high,
What could he find to love: i cry
Did ever love stOop 30 l"w as this ?
As miser jealousy counts his gold.
sit and dream of my wealth untold,
From the curious worlG apart;
Too sacred my JOY tor another eye,
treasure il tcndcrly. silently,
And hide il away in my heart.
Dcarer to me than the costiIeSt crown
That ever on queen'y foreacal shone,
Is the kiss Of an hour ago;
Would change his smile tor royal gem ::
His love for q monarch's diadem?
Change il? You wrong me thinking so!
My heart sings like a bird ;o-"iSht,
And flies away TO its nest Of ll2Ht,
To brood DER its living bliss;
All l so low, and he go high;
What could he find TO love? cry
Did ever love stocp so low as this:
--Ndricra He, bert.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-02-08
ELI'S CREAM BALM
auulh cod eOwdSeOww

nCCEDENCAL DlPHTHERI a CURE.
~ Reader, have you a sore throat? Take
OCCIDENTAL.
Are you troubled with hoarseness and
pheSm in the throat? Take
OCCIDENTAL
Have you diphtheria or scarlet fever in your
family? Don't hesitate to try the
OCCIDENTAL
at once. 1t never fails if taken in time A
decided change is seen after three or four
doses have been taken. Til.
OCCIDENTAL
can be had Of any druggist in Lancaster at
59c and $l.00 per bottle. Don't fail to try IL.
Ii. B.COCHRAN, Nos. l37 andl39 Nortl Queen
street, always has 1t on hand.
o2-6mdTu,Th&S
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TATAKIsh. HAY-EEVER.
Ely'S Cream Balm

Effectually cIeanses
the nasal passages of
Catarrhal virus. caus.
ing healthy secre-
tions, aliays intiam-
nation, protects the
membrane from ad-
ditional colds, com.
pletely heals the
sores and restores
the sense of taste and
smell. Beneficial re.
suits are realized by
Il few applications. A
thorough treatment
will cure Catarrh,
Hay Fever. &C. I'm
equaled for colds in
the nead. Agreeable
to use. Apply by the
little finger into the
nostrils. On receipt
of so cts. will mail a
package. Sold by IL.
B. Cochran, Druggist
1877 Il l39North Queen
street, Lancaster,P Pa
CO., Oswego, N. Y.
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NMcRea, wyebridge, Ontario. writes: ~
have sold large quantities OF DR.: Thomas Ec-
croup ETC. and in fact, for any affection OF
the throat It works like magic. 1t is a sure
sale by H. B. Cochran, druggist 1877 and lS9
North Queen street.
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HOSTE;TTEIRS S
CELEBRATED
STOHAC;H bLl'TERS.

InvalidS, broken down in health ami spirits
by chrome dy. prpsil, or suffering from the
terrible exhaustion that follows tC -ttiick% of
acute disease, thr testimony OF thousands
who have been r:iiect :tS by 4 miracle rom Il
similar state of prootration by li"Sirttcr )
Stomach Bittcra. is 4 sure guarantee Tint by
the same mc:ili, You. too, may be strengthen
cd and resi- Ored.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers gen
orally. fllndc0d.Sw
TRAs'S H"ECir.C riEDIC,Ns:. gsk
~ Gre:;t English Remedy. An nntaling
cure ioI Lmp"tency, and all Diseases thai
| follow loss of M"lnory. Universal Lsssi.
tude. Pain in the Back, Dmness OF
Vision, Premature Old Age, and many
other diseases that lead TO Insanity Or Con-
sumption itnu a Premature Grave. Full par
ticulars in Onr pamphlet, which We desire 10
send free by mail to every one. The Specific
Medicine is sold by al druggists ~ 5! pnr pack.
age or six packages for s., will l." sent tree
by mail on the receipt OF the money, by I'D
dressing the agent, IL. g. Cochran, III and l3S
North Queen street. On account OF counter
feitS, we have adopted the Yellow Wrapper
the only genuine. Guarantees Otcure issued by
us. For sale in Lancaster by II. B. Cochran,
Druggist I37 and I39 North Queen street.
THEGRAY MEDICINE CO.. N. Y.
anr;2-lytNw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-02-08

DIANOS AND FURNITURE REMOVED
at short notice. Also, dealer in second
hand and antique Furniture. Stoves and
Bracket Saws. $3.50. AUG. F. REINOEHL,
326 North Queen street,
decll.3md (Above the Northern Market.)
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DEAUIHs! Y COLUMBIA R.K.
At;.lANGEmrNT Jr pAoSES..FR TRAINS,
MOEn.AI, NOVEMBER 18th, 1882.

Trains connect III isea.iing with trsliit5 in,.t
from Philadelphia, POtt.ville, Harrisburg, Al
ientOwn and New York, via Bound Brook
Route.
At COiuE1hil with trains 30 and from York,
hanover. GettysbUrg, Frederick and Baiti.
more. AZ. WILSON. SuDt.
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Hanover Accommodation west, connecting
At Lancaster with Niagar. Express nj i0:l5,
viii run through to Hanover daily, except
Sunday.
Frederick Accommodation, vest, connecting
at Lancaster with Fast Line, west .tt Lao, will
run tiirCigT to tre.tCricF.
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DENNSFGyA ANA KAbI.f=Dir-NEW
L SOB EDUjE unG after SUNDAY
OGTCBEk lst, isS., tr::,ns on Inc rennsyl.
wanna EtiirO;'i will arrive at G;IId leave tie
L"tHC,:Stt. ui.i Philadelphia 'i"pnts ~ follows:
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(IOLUs:s'ia i FORT DEPOSIT NAIL
I. Road TIME TABLE.
T1a!aJ l>-I .'l:n regularly on the Columbia
q lo-& tposit Railroad on the following
time:
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NJ USLIN CIiEMIS ISE

NiUSLIN CIiEMISE
SLOW IS 2Jc APIECE.
fiutc,l Ruiile and Embroidered Front, Toe.
Corded Band, Fine Muslin. SIC. apiece.
Ss-Thc=c are Il special bargains
TArce Rows Inserting, Euiiled and Tucked soc.
Three Rows Inserting. Hamburg EGgins
and Tucked. soc.
Twenty Tucl,s, Three Rows Inserting
and RUliicd, SOC.
Three Rows OF Wide Inserting, Plated. with
Fine Hamburg E"Sc, Sec.
Square Cut, Fine Inserting; and Edging,
Tucked. .}JC.
Elc":tnd Yoke Front. Three Rows Inserting,
Four Rows of E's:ing, Edged
AL round, $i,j0.
Thirty Fine Tucks, Embroid ,rf,i Front.
Necdlcworked Edge, &c.
Ti,rvc Rows of Inserting. Twelve Tuchs,
Needewosked Edge, Soc.
Four Clusters OF Tucks, Three Rows OF Fine
Inserting. Hamburg Edge, Fine
Muslin, $l.25.
Ing, NGeulewOrk Ed|in% and
Inserting Band, $l.jO.
UlIEMlsE AND SHIRT COMBINED,
Inserting Front. Rutilcd
Edge SID.
same, with Three Rows of Inserting. Ham.
burg Edge Wide Embroidery Oh
Skirt, tor i2.00,
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MYERS & RATHFON.


i eSCASE:-S ANI Nii..ERSGiLI, ~.
IL & rs run rs toIaws:
Leave itncatSer ~. DepOt), at :, {? an.i
li:so IL m., ami .. t. = l,ni so y. ul. exs.eut
Sal uf'ihy, Ten the !,t car leaves 1T 80 y.
Leave MIllCr>v:ir dove t,n.t) ut D. s. ami 10
q. NJ. AMI J, ?. and p. III.
Cars run daily on - we time except on Sun
Nv.
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ADVICE 70 -Cnnsnmnrlvss.

On the appearance of the first sym
toms, as general debility, loss OF appe
tite, pallor, chilly sensations, followed
by night sweats and cough, prompt
measures OF relief should be taken
Consumption is scrofulous disease Of
the lungs; therefore use the great anti.
serofulous or blood purifier and
strength r%estorer, DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Superior to cod
liver oil as a nutritive, and unsur
passed as a p%eetoral. For weak lungs.
splitting Of blood, and kindred afFec.
IONS, 1t has no equal. Sold by drug.
gists. For DR.. Pierce's treatise on
Consumption send two stamps.
Worlds Dispenssry Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-24

Under date Of May 10, 1883. we have receives
the following information from Mr.. Lorenzo
Lombard, oils Charles street, Portland, Me.
Mr.. Lombard says: "For several years past
l have been troubled with severe backache
and pains in the side, and when l would lie
down | could not rest we'll, as 1t seemed i'm
possible for me to get into an easy position;
and my aches and pains increased constantly
TO such an extent that / became convinced
that | had a disease Of the kidneys fastened
TO me-. and after having used doctors pre-
scriptions and many Of the so-called cures
without getting any benefit, l was persuaded
by a near neighbor, Mr.. Jones. to try Hunts
Remedy, as himself and wife had been
greatly benefited by its uses, and many others
Of Jour acquaintance spoke of It's merits in the
highest terms. l decided to try 1t, and pur-
chased a bottle at Nichols drug store, and as
as l had taken a few doses off the pains
In my back were relieyed, and after taking
three bottles my Sideache and lame back are
cured, and | can truly testify that Hunts
Remedy is an article Of great merit, and will
do all that is claimed for 1t, and / know OF
many other people In Portland who have
found a cure in Hunts Remedy after all
failed to do any good, and l recon-
mend II TO all who have kidney or liver dis
ease. hoping that this may be the means Of
some sufferer who does not know Of
the merits Of Hunts Remedy"
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A WOmanss A0a1r-

Mrs. N. Small, the viii, Of the popular
deputy sheriff aud assessor Of Topham, Me-.
writes us, on May IS, 1888: "That she had
been iovere'y afflicted during several years
with kidney and liver disease, accompanied
with severe pains and backachs. Having
tried many SO, called cures. and medicines,
and doctors prescriptions. without receiving
any benefit, and while seeking for a euro, she
noticed the advertisement Of Hunts Remedy
and decided 70 try il. Having bought a bottle
at Mr.. Johnson's drug store. commenced
using It with such aattering results that she
continued its use, and after using emily hy,
bottles the improvement in her health is sc
marked that she wishes all who are afflicted
in like manner to know Of this most valuable
and reliable medicine; and she most cheer
fully recommends Hunts Remedy to all, ant
especially to females who are troubled with
tbs complaints peculiar to the SEX"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-24
Judge BIack,s Shfrts
Ban Perley Poor.

@NAfNH W.
Judge Black was very absent mind
ed Once, when he was coming u
Washington, Mrs. Black said to him.
want you to promise me that you
will put on q clean shirt every morn
ing,and | have put six into your trunk.
Please do, and don't let me see in
Washington papers illusions to your
dirty linen" The Judge promised
aud left, and in a week returned. AT
ter speaking to his wife he went into
his Office, where he was soon absorbed
in studying a case. After a while 10
came Mrs. Black. why, Judge"
said she, what have you done With
the shirts you took 10 Washington?n
Done with the shirts?" exclaimed the
abstractedly. YES, the shirtsl"
said the matron. "0hl" replied the
Judge, why, | put on a clean n every
day, as | promised you | would. yes
Judge, but what did you do with those
you took Off you have not brought a
n back The truth lust
then flashed on the Judges mind, aud.
an examination disclosed the fact that
old gentleman had put on a clean
shirt every morning over those which
he already wore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-24

The use Of one single bottle will convince any
one ofin superior merit over all other prepar-
ations, 1t has no equal
At the earnest and repeated solicitations OF
scores Of patients and friends, DR.. Gillian has
consented TO offer this wonderful vegetable
Blood Purifier TO the public, and having so
years experience in the treatment OF these
diseases, feels confident Of proper apprecia-
ton. Wonderful and startling cures have
been effected by this remedy, and a postal
card will secure a printed list OF home certid-
Gates. It's action In curing all Blood and
Skin Diseases Il Ike magic, and we are anx-
lou 70 treat any and all cases on the principle
OF no money until a cure has been effected.
We know whereof we speak, and mean ex-
actly what we say, as we consult our own
knowledge and experience.
Sold by druggists generally. Price, one
large bottle, $40, or SIX for $500.
Call on or address BLOOD BALM co.
76hWhitehall Street Atlanta. ca.
For sale by s. MANSFIELD & co.
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distance the two contestants, who
seemed to be straining every nerve,
kept side By side, but When within
about twenty yards of the goal, the
Colonel. By diut Of extraordinary
effort, shot ahead and won
the race. He was now
the hero Of the hour, and. as he
walked back to the starting point, ex.
hausted and almost breathless, he was
heartily cheered BY the excited spec
tators. His opponent same up
promptly and paid him the fifty dol.
lars, and at the same time challenged
him for another trial.
mo, thank you, tbir," said the Col
onel, a he pocketed the money, ~
make It q rule never TO run more than
one rattle in a day"
He then carefully put on his vest,
coat and hat, placed his cane under
his arm, made ons Of his profoundest
bows, and with a pleasant good after
noon, gentlemen" strutted compla-
Gently away. That evening he paid
his bill at the hotel and took a boat
for Nashville.
Colonel W. used to relate thi.
incident with great relish, and when
asked what heintended to do in case
he lost the race, he would say; well
to tell you the truth, it wath q deth,
perate cathe. but | had made up my
mind that If | didn't win | would
keep on running and never look be.
hind until | reached Tenneththee."
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DROUTH ALABsMl.
Stock Away From Rivers Suffer-
ing-Bad Report From
Cotton.
speclal % chntLnnnnra Tim...

WARRIOR, ALA, September 20.-
The oldest inhabitants say they have
never seen as dry a time as We are now
having. Stock throughout the neigh
borhood away from the river are SUIT
tering for water. Everybody is anx
iously wishing for rain.
Cotton is opening rapidly. II is
aid that not more than halfa CROP
will be made in this part Of the cOun.
try
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-24

Mrs. Ann Lacour, Of New Orleans, La,
writes: / have a son who has been sick
for two years; he has been attended by
nj leading physicians but all to no puf-
pose. This morning he had his usual
spell Of coughing, and was so greatly
Frustrated in consequence, that death
seemed imminent. We had in the house
a bottle Of DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the Lungs, purchased by my husband,
who noticed your advertisement yester-
day. We administered Il according to
directions and he was instantly relieved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-24
A WIfe's Tact.

After having been married some
weeks. il came into the head OF a
youhg husband one Sunday, when no
had but little TO occupy his mind, 10
suggest 70 his wife that they should
plainly and honestly state the faults
that each had discovered In the other
since they had been made man and
wife. After some hesitation, the wife
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last year for the same week, really
almost double. Throughout the North
and West, however, the average vol
ume is much less than last year,yet on
the whole it is reported to be more
satisfactory. In dry goods there is
great activity at all points.
1t is estimated that about $4,000 Of
road tax will be collected in cash next
month and the month after. in this
county. and properly expended it
would build Eve or SIX miles Of good
solid road, but some Of the Wisescres
are calculating at only three OIL four
miles and suggest that owners Of prop.
erty heal the roads assess themselves
to aid in constructing roads. 1t is
surprising to see how prolific non tax
payers are in making suggestions to
swell the tax eaters fund. The less
finds a mar controls and the more
debts he owes, the more fertile are his
ideas about increasing other peoples
burdens
The Ince Comedy Comedy played
Fun in a Boarding School" at Sat-
urday's matinee to about 100 people,
and at the last performance Saturday
night the patronage was considerably
less, The entertainment, while in
some respects clever, failed to capt.,
vate the playSgoing people, and their
fest house was the best. At the per
Torrance Saturday night the Sergeant
Buzfuz speech to the jury against
Pickwick for damages, from Dickens
"Pickwick Papers," was not delivered,
and yet it is the best thing in the
play by odds, according to the views
of many who heard the rendition
Friday nisht. The Ince party per.
form at Helena, Ark. tonight, and
will doubtless do very well at one
night stopping places.
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A Month Fatal 10 Kinvs

The Comte de Chambord has died
10 q month that has proved fatal IA
many Kings Of France Philip ana
on the Sd Of August, 1910; Louis wi
on the lst Of August, HOS: Louis TX
on the 18th Of August, 1926: Pbilin
VI on the 2d of August, 1873. Loai.
Al on the Both Of August, ldsi.
Henry III on the I'd Of August, 1859
Louis Philippe also died 10 this conn
Try 10 exile on the 18th Of August.
1850 The 9th OF August, the date
Of the Oomte de Chambord's death Il
also that Of the birth Of the Count Of
Paris, in 1888, a fact which will Der
haps afford food for speculation 10 The
believers IN omens, Il is, moreover
the anniversary Of the massacre Of 81
Bartholomew
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-24

AZ - WVAA4s
The monkey in combination with
the hand organ, has been found to be
such q seryiceable member Of society
that a brisk trade in that INTELLIGENT
but unhappy beast has begun between
Singapore and the Italian ports.
Europe has done very little in the
way Of developing the talents OF the
monkey, though Egypt has furnished.
through oil ages an example OF what
may be attained in that direction. In
the South Of Abyssinia, upen the les.
timony Of the late Sir Gardiner VIII.
kerson, monkeys arc still taught sew
eral useful accomplishments. Ono of
these is that Of officiating as torch
bearers at a supper party. Seated in a
row on q raised bench, they hold the
lights until all the guests have dc
parted, patiently awaiting their own
supper as a reward for their servisos
Occasionally an obstreporous animal
will interrupt the festivities by throw
ing his lighted torch amongthe guests.
but is promptly caned into submission
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Monday, October 8, Isss.

front Of the Office Of Overton a Qroayenor.on
me northeast corner Of Court and second
,treets, sell for cash, at public outory, the
following described real estate, situated in
shelby county, State Of Tennessee, and city
y memphis NOV known a. ,.axing District
q shelby COUNTY, described as follows;
Being lot No. 2s, Of John overton's subdi-
vision 81 Chelsea propeity as surveyed NAV
~. 1871, BY O. q Burk, civil e~nFineer, and
recorded March 3, 1871, In Plat Book No. 1,
page " Registers Off Q of Shelby county,
~ 10y naying a mont Of 60. feet on the north
tween parallel lines l4sH feet 10 an alley.
a rights and equities Of REDEMPTION waived
lite believed to b good, but l sell and con
So J0aN0vERToN, Jr., Trustee,
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TIE SPEAKERsHIP,
Where the Different Candidates
Will Have 1heir Head
quarters.
Special to the Courier journal.

WASHINGTON September 2l.-Hon,
;, B. Cox has bought a fine house h
Washington and proposes to live in il,
but he will have his headquarters
during the canvass for the Speaker.
ship At the Riggs House. Ii a up.
derstood that Mr.. CARLISLE will have
parlors there also. Mr.. Springer. and
possibly Mr.. Randall, will make the
National Hotel their base Of opera.
tons. Mr.. Randall had his head.
quarters there when he was elected
the last time. Colonel Morrison
although not formally a candidate for
Speaker, has a good many friends who
will ind him at Willard's. Mr.. Con.
verse, Of Ohio, who sometimes
dreams that he is a dark horse. viii
probably be found at the Arlington
until alter the caucus is held. The
Washington hotel keepers would be
glad to have a Speaker elected every
year. Owing 70 the unusually large
number Of new Representatives In
the next Congress, it is expected that
the Speakership campaign will open
early, probably by November 10.