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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

FROM one end of the country to the
other New York city is accused Of incom-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16
PERSONlL COMFORT.
BUSINESS CARDS.

A WNING MAKBK-R Q. NJ. BUTTON,
IA 434 9th st. n. W. Reception Canopies and
Decorations for rent, All kinds OF Awnings
tCl,t,tu mud Elira aulN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-16

pEAUTIFUL ROOMS, EN- SUITE OR
cars; references required. FOG N. ]. av. 8. Il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
Sydney's Beautiful HarbOr.
Glasgow Herald


One grand picture gallery Sydney
possesses and sufficiently enjoys-its
harbor Let none who values his
place in any Australian heartmurmur
that he never heard of Sydney har-
Dor, or hint that it has any equal in
the world. When I first sailed on it
a gentleman graveIy assured me that,
with all its sinuosities, this harbor
had a waterfront of 1900 miles.
Deduct about 1900, and you will be
nearer the fact. Deduct a proportion
ate amount of enthusiasm, and you
will have the sober truth that this har-
Dor, with its green promontories and
islets, its bays, and hooks, and beaches,
studded with shining villas, is of a
beauty that never wearies the eye. AS
during many months of The year, fair
weather may be counted on, there are
many picnics on the wooded shores,
and so much room that none need JOS
tie the other. On Sundays there are
many excursions, but little bathing,
the sharks being sufficient police
force to keep all bathers inside the
palings and houses provided at vari-
Gus spots, with scrupulous separation
of sexes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
WAS 1T A FICTION2

''Then you understand" asked a
member of the committee, that the
statement of James concerning the
payment of money by Dorsey to
Brady was made out of the whole
cloth?"
certainly never heard of a pay
ment of money. Dorsey was at one
time very bitter against Brady and
anxious for his removal as second as
sistant postmaster general"
Witness then testified concerning
the star route prosecutions:
l always felt that tire government
took the most complicated cases. [
felt as If 1t was masquerading before
the public, and could not see why
complicated cases should be taken
when there were some that were not
so complicated. | don't think any
BODY was ever prosecuted except the
Dorsey com bination that held above
Is per cent. of the. expedited routes,
in my recollection the smallest part
There was scandal and gossip connect
ed with the talk why second indict-
ment was not found, but as | do not
know anything as a fact, l do not like
to repeat it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
& Nh z I
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CHICAGO
MIL wy AUX &c
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AND s.. = AUL:


It owns and operates over 1900 miles Of road in
Northern Illinois Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa anG
Dakota; and as its main lines, branches ana c9nnee-
tuns reach all the great business centres OF the North
west and Far West, it naturally answers the deScr1p
ton of Short Line, and Best Route besWeen
Chicago. milwaukee. St. Paul and
minneapolis.
Chicago, milwaukee,, Portage, Ia
Crosse and WinOna.
Chicago, Milwaukee, OrtOnviIIe, Abb
erdeen and Glendale.
Chicago, milwaukee, Eau Claire and
Saltwater.
Chicago, milwaukee, Wausau and
Merrill
Chicago, milwaukee,, Beaver Dam,
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh.
Chicago, HIilwaukee, Waukesha and
OconomowOc.
Chicago, milwaukee,, Madison and
Prairie du CHEN.
Chicago. Milwaukee, Owatonna, MAN
kato aud Faribault.
Chicago, Beloit, GAINESVILLE and Min
eraI Point
Chicago, EIgin, Rockford and Du-
buque.
Rapids and Tama.
Chicago, Des 11oiRes, Council Bluffs
and Omaha.
Chicago. Canton. Sioux City, Sioux
Falls and Yankton.
Chicago, milwaukee,, Albert Lea and
Southern Minnesota Points.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Mason City,
Mitchell and chamberlain.
Rock Island, Dubuque, St. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Davenport, Caimar, st. Paul and Min
neapolis.
milwaukee,, Racine, BeIo1t, Freeport,
and Rock Island.
Mitchell, WOisey, Ashton and Aber-
deem.
Jim River Valley Line)
Pullman SIeepers and the Finest Dining
Cars ~. the tUorld are run on the main lines OF
the CHICA go, MILW4U k EE EST PA Il
RAILWA Y, and every attention is paid to pas
seugers by courteous employees OF the Company.
8. s. Merrill, A.Y. Ell. Carpenter,
GenI Manager. Geni Pass Agent
i. n. Clark, Gee. I'll. Heafford,
Ges1 Supt Asst Genl Pass. ACT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
THAT FAULTY SUBPOENA.

Spencer then gave an account of his
return to New York, his being sub
penaed to appear in Washington; of
his coming here and remaining two
weeks, and of his efforts alone, and
with Secretary Chandler, to secure an
interview with George Bliss.
While sitting in one Of the hotels
with Secretary Chandler, Bliss came
to the latter one day. They went out
and talked two or three hours. [ in
terrupted them several times, but Bliss
said he did not want to see me. He
told Secretary Chandler he desired
not to see me until went on the stand
and II | didn't swear to what he ex-
pected, he would cross examine me. I
remained here until court adjourned
[ went to New York and showed Sen
ator Conkling my subpoena. He said
it was not In legal form, and advised
me to go and attend to my business.
I asked if my staying in Washington
had not waived my rights to leave.
He said no, and | followed his advice.
I want to state that of my own knOwl-
edge | knew no material fact that
would be admitted as evidence that
would tend to- convict, and through
Secretary Chandler this was stated to
Bliss.
The witness referred to the testi-
mony OF ex-PostmasterG General James
in which he said Spencer told him that
Dorsey had gone to Senator Spencer's
room and said Sec how | do business, :"
whereupon he placed IS 600 or Sc 600
In an envelope, placed it on the table,
and Brady came in and took the en-
velope aud money and left.
didn't say that 1 had seen Brady
and Dorsey in a room together. I
never saw Dorsey pay Brady any
money. We have talked so much on
the star route investigation that he
(James) may have been mistaken and
have got things mixed If I made
such q statement [ must have been
drunk. l am not in the habit of get
ting drunk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

! The use Of the term L" Short
Line" in connection with the
corporate name of a great road,
conveys an idea of just what is
required by she travelling public
"a Short Line, Quick Time
and the best of accommodations
all of which are furnished by
the greatest Railway in Amer.
ica.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
Washington Telegram.

Ex-senator Spencer of Alabama.
now a resident of Nevada, was ex-
amined to-day by the Springer COM
mittee concerning the star route in
vestiga ion:
Early ia January, 1884," he said
Il went from Nevada to New York
on business. One day, while walking
on Broadway, met James, then post
master at New York, and he asked
me to accompany him to his Office I
did so, and when at his office be told
me he wanted to go into Garfeld's
cabinet as postmaster general, and
asked me to aid him. [ said [ would
assist him, and afterwards did render
him what aid [ could. When he had
been appointed postmaster general, I
said to him that he had al opportunity
that few men had in a lifetime to
make a great reputation. He asked
how replied, he could make the
postofice department self-sustaining
the first year, and the next year could
reduce postage to two cents. HOWE
he again asked. by breaking up the
star route ring" replied. [ took a
pledge from him that what [ said
should be strictly confidential.
Several men connected with
the ring lived in the West
and were almost neighb0rs of mine,
and I desired that my name should
not go TO the public as an infGrmer
Afterward I went to Gen. Garfield
and received a pledge from him that
what / would say to the postmaster
general should be confidential. He
gave me the same assurance that
James had given, that my informa-
ton should be secret. It was at my
suggestion that Woodward was select
ed to take general charge of the in
vestigation. One day, while in the
post0ffice department, Tyner insisted
that Woodward shonld not be appoint
ed. then said I thought Woodward
was the best man to take hold of the
matter. He was appointed, and given
general directions for making an en-
tire investigation. In the winter of
1881 I remained in New York, and |
used to meet A. M. Gibson. He told |
me what he knew, and afterward |
showed me a table of ninety-three
routes he had prepared. We met in |
Washington and together went to
Woodward's room, where he was
made acquainted with Gibson's infor-
nation. [ remained in Washington |
about three months, most of the time
IN getting up evidence for the star
route cases. | remained in Washing
ton until Garfield was shot. I made
up my mind, instead of saving the
two or three millions a
year, the investigation would be
failure. Receiving no pay for what I
was doing, [ paid little attention to
the subject and in the latter part of
March, 1882, | went to Nevada and
remained until Jnue."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

s The best and shortest route to and
from Chicago and Council Blu 5.
>Omaha), and that it is preferred Oy
IN O TO or from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

They do not always get things ex-
actly right, even in London. The Echo
of that city speaks of ''Mr. Geo. Min,
of Ohio" who ''acts all the week and
breaches on Sunday, drawing crowd
ed houses an altogether accur-
ate discripti0n.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
STAR ROUTE SIN.

"Reminiscences Related by ex-Sena-
tor Spencer-The Inception of the
PrOsecution-Why Spencer DOdged
the Essue-Ex-SenatOrS Spencer Under
Oath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

1t owns and operates over 400 miles Of road in
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa anG
Dakota; and as its main lines, branches and cOnnec-
reach all the great business centres OF the North
west and Far West it naturally answers the deScrip-
ton of Short Line, and Best Route besween
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20

Another ostrich farm, stocked with
twenty birds, mas just been started In
South ern California,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-03-20
ANTEDOTE 70 MALARIA
HE FEELS I.IKE q KTIYy HAN.

HE FEELS T.TEEE q RTTy HAN.
Il have had Dyspepsia, with Constipr-
ton, two years, and have tri. al ten tiifTpret.e
kinds of pills, and IGrs''a'S are the first
mat nave done me any gcoti. They have
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite is
SpHnGld, fo2d digcsts readily, ana now
man" w. ID. EDWARDS. Palmyra, o.
5oid everywhere ,2;5c. Ofire, ii Murray St.,N.Y
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-04-06

beets, pumpkins, onions and ell veg"
etables grow large and are of excel
lent quality. Melons grow to an enor.
nous size. Some of last years growth
weighed from seventy to eighty-fve
pounds. The yield OF grain in this
valley for the year 1883 was in the
neighborhood of 5,0OO,50O pounds.
Lucern thrives we'll here, four crops
being cut during the year. It sells
readily on the ranch for $12. The
farmers in this valley are fortunate
enough in having good markets close
at band, the military posts of Thomas,
Grant and Bowie.
Land can be had on easy terms
here, and the poor Immigrant If he is
industrious. temperate and energetic
will have no difficulty ia obtaining as
sistsnce to make fair start. This
valley escapes the heat of the lower
valleys in summer and it enjoys cool
bracing atmosphere during the win
ter months. The GRAHAM Mountain
range raises its lofty peaks over TO-
900 feet above tide water. Its sides
and summit are clothed With heavy
growth of pine which supplies the set.
tier with ali the timbersrequired. The
steam saw mill which will soon be in
running order. is twelve miles from
here. When in operation the mill is
expected TO furnish lumber at prices
which will enable the poor man, as
well as bis better-o neighbor. to erect
for himself comfortable frame
house. In connection with the saw
mill they will put up planning ma
chine and also saw shingles. Central
is thriving and our people who follow
agricultural pursuits chiefly are
happy. The people have built fine
school house which is q credit to them
and the town. Smithville has now
two school houses about to be erected +,
one a district school; the other school
house will be built by the citizens.
There is also a large hall owned by
Moses Cluf1, which is used for all
kinds of entertainments.
G. W.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-04-06
DirloNs ::

Commission Of III per cent. sgalnst
Bank Draft payable On delivery of Ship
ping Documents; or, per cent. with
half cash. balance drawn for with Bills
of Lsding. Suitable Produce taken in
payment.
All Trade and Cash Discounts con-
coded to purchasers. Original Invoices
forwarded when requested.
Liberal Advances made on Consign-
mems.
The Agency represents, BUS and Sells
for Firms.
Every branch Of Personal Agency
Business transacted.
Price List on duplication.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
F. ". MERRIS.

The last Convention was held at Water
Valley, in 1882 The Executive Com
mittee, of which Capt. II. A. Rice was
Chairman, had selected Columbus for
the meeting of 1881, but the Press Con
vention and other gatherings there last
year, made it inexpedient to have the
meeting at that place. The death of
Capt. Rice devolyes upon Mr.. l.. P.
Brown, of Meridian, We believe, the
duty of calling the Convention, which
we hope he will do at an early day. In
the meantime, let the Executive Com
mittee appoint delegates to the Inter
national Convention to be held at Chi
cago, June 1lth. Sunday-school Associ
atoms have been organized in about
twenty counties in this State, and it is
hoped the State Association win not be
allowed to dissolve
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
Public Opinion. y

Such is the title OF the beautiful poem
on our first page, prepared by Mrs. Lena
NJ. Hobbs, of Brookhaven, and read by her
at the Opera House last Wednesday night,
and which, in our report of the exercises,
was referred to as recitation" Mrs.
Hobbs had only few weeks notice of the
wish OF Programme Committee that she
should prepare poem, and she acquitted
herself to the entire satisfaction of the
Association and her numerous friends.
There is perhaps no lady in Mississippi
who has received more careful literar,
and musical training than Mrs. Hobbs.
Her father, Prof. Menger, has been for
many years in charge of the Musical De-
partment OF Central Female Institute.
where We hav-. had occasion to witness and
admire the display of her varied talents in
prose, poetry and music As editress of
the Snow Flake, she acquired a fondness
for the press, which eliminated in a per-
manent alliance with an accomplished
member of the "art preservative."
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28

ably adapted to an entertainment 4,
brilliant as was the Press Ball. 1t wa,
indeed scene of life and beauty on thi,
night, and though the clouds were low.
ering without, within it seemed a noon.
day OF brightest sunshine. We mass over
the beautiful decorations, the dance. the
promenade, the excellent music by the
1azo0 String Band, and the MANY low
oreathed expressions of admiration as
the lovely bellies of the Capital City
entered the scene of pleasure with their
handsome cavaliers or now and then on
the willing arm of an unusually favored
edltor-to reach the supper table-some-
thing We are as anxious TO portray TO the
public mind as were some of our breth-
ern to demolish it. The ladies of Jack
son cannot be surpassed in their taste.
their courtesy, their generosity or their
Whole-souled hospitality. This supper.
symbolized all. The most artistic and |
refined taste was displayed in the difficult |
task of successfully arranging the table;
courtesy, by the request that members
Of the Press and their ladies should pre-
cede all others; generosity was shown in
the bountiful supply of the many var
ed dishes served = and the whole spoke
aloud in most convincing tones that no
people in all the State could surpass
hose of Jackson, especially when it
ZONES to entertaining the hungry coun-
ry editor" The ball was a brilliant
uccess Z
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
The Wheeler Mathews Jury Issue q
Card to the Public.

| CANTON Miss, May l7.-At the con
clusion of the Wheeler. Mathews trial or
the 10th, at Hazlehurst, Copiah county
Miss, the jury which acquitted Wheeler
addressed the following to your reDortel
which was delayed in reaching him unit
to-day.
Special request to the reporter of the
Avalanche-Please do us the favor to
publish this request at the conclusion Of
the testimony in the Wheeler Mathews
case, or Just after your statement of the
verdict rendered:
Being fully aware of the solemn duty
resting upon US in this case, which has
excited so much public interest at home
and abroad, and having now rendered
our decision, we desire to make these
statements:
|. None of us are politicians, nor has
politics had anything to do with our de
cision.
2 We knew it was impossible to give
satisfaction In the case, and we have not
tried, but have rendered our verdict re-
gardless of criticism from private indi.
vlduals OF the public press.
.. On retiring to the jury room we
united In solemn prayer to God to en-
tighten our minds and purify our hearts
so as to enable US to see our duty and to
decide the case upon the evidence de-
livered from the stand.
4; This decision has been delivered
without Partially, and in the fear of
iod alone. If we have erred, NAV He
forgive us, knowing it to be an error of |
the head and not of the heart.
Written under oath and signed by |
each of the jury as follows; G. Lawson, |
;. q. Marshall, J. n. Todd, John Collins.
A. L. West, S. 3. Terry, A. G. Forberry,
+. Nicely, I. J. Pierce, L. r. Myers,
J. IL. Norton and Arthur Halliday.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
Brandon Republican

We would like to publish4he proceed
ing Of the Press Convention in full, and
also to express our own individual senti-
ments at length, but our limited space
Will not permit, 50 we will content our
self with an expression of gratitude for
the kind, hospitable and regal manner
in which we were entertained, a short
notice of the more prominent features of
the entertainment, and the publication
OF the resolutions adopted by the Asso-
citation.
The idea Of Jackson being a selfish
and Unacceptable place has vanished, and
we will hear nothing more about re-
moving the Capitol. Great credit is due
the various committees who had the
matter in hand, for their untiring energy
and great liberality in getting up the
entertainment. They, and the citizens
who so royalty entertained the members
of the press at their private residences,
will long be remembered by the rural
editors.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
COnsumnfinn Cnrnd

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
manent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections, also positive and radical cure
Tor Nervous Debility and Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt 1t his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire to relieve human suffer
ing, l will send free of charge to all who
desire it, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions tor prepar-
ing and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. A.
MOVES, l49 Powers Block, Rochester, New
York.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
Live Stock Journal

The hospitable treatment we received
will ever be remembered with pleasure.
The vari. Us State institutions were Wis
tied and found to be in good condition.
The members of the local PRESS at Jack
son were ideal hosts, and great praise is
due them. They made our stay so pleas
ant that our business meetings were not
perhaps all they should have been. We
would have been glad to have listened
to more speeches or discussions upon
journalistic topics. Many valuable hints
might be gained by the younger mem.
bers OF the press by listening to the ex-
perience of the older members. Missis-
sippi has reason surely to be proud of
her editors. They are conscientious and
hard working gentleman The people of
jackson may rest assured that their eff
forts to entertain and welcome were APP
preciated
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
Ed. Clark. cont
CAMPBELL, G. j.,
Held
ADA LOWRY ELLIS.
BORN MARCH 81, 1884.
BY JOHNNIE HUNT BRISBANE.

4.
With the balmy birth of a mild Marcel
morn
A beautiful baby girl was born.
So softly burned her beautys flame
wondered whence that radiance came.
"Eyes," l cried, with your soft, deep hue
Where did you steal that perfect blue?"
And the violets nodded beneath my feet
I'VE gave the baby her eyes so sweet"
clips" said, "like rose leaf curled.
Did you get your sweetness out of thi,
world?"
A rose tree rustled her branches fair
"We tossed our loveliest pink bud there >
"Brow, too pure for this shadowed earth,
Did floating snow. cloud give you birth?'
But lily sighed through her tears oil
dew,
BABY, gave that brow to youp
Dark curls, where golden lights have
strayed,
Whence this tangled sun and shade?
The sun-fringed shadows shook and said,
ave gave the baby her gold-dark head.
"Pnrely burning, eternal fame,
Who lit the light in this lovely France
And the flowers chanted, sweet-voiced
whole,
"God sent the baby her sinless soulr'
So this is the way our darling came,
And we gave her her beautiful mothers
name
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-28
Clay County Leader. I

/
Although Jackson is an old place. i
does not present diIapidated appear
ance, though some have endeavored 10
produce snch an impression on the minC
Of the public. 1t is a pretty, neat and
| cleanly little city, aud has very many
attractions. There are no more kind
hearted and hospitable people in the
State than are found in this city. and
| prominent among these are the members
OF her Press. These gentlemen are
famed Tor their open hearted aud open
handed generosity, and stand high as
honored members of the Association,
The ladies, God b'ess Them are al.
WAYS the very soul of all such occasions
and the ladies of Jackson were not a
whit behind their fair sisters in other
towns which have been visited by the
Press Of course the gallant gentlemen
of jackson will acknowledge that to the
ladies is mainly due the complete sue
cess of this eyer-to-be-remembered oc-
casi0n
of all the noble and generous hearted
citizens of the Capital, none are more
highly esteemed by us than that prince
among men, Mr.. Hal Green, and the
rarely lovely woman who is his wife,
Much of the pleasure of our visit was
due to their kindness and hospitality
The time spent beneath their roof, and
the association of these hours will live
In memory as long as life shall last. Such
associations give us higher view of
humanity, and increase our respect for
our fellows. We are glad that we had
the opportunity of enjoying such social
relations and making such kind friends
May they live long and be as happy az |
heart could wish
But we cannot longer linger with these
pleasant memories Midst the varied |
scenes and multitudnous cares of life |
they may grow dim, but will never fade |
away. Should life last loug they will be
food for pleasant reflection in the coming
years, and bring with them the halo
which only hangs around past joys.