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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

The Freewill Baptist's (coloredl of Win
chester, Berryville and Charlestown will
hold a Joint Fair in Winchester, Va, June
18th and 18th, for the said churches; and
Miss pclphia Brown is authorized to solicit
contributions from :he citizens of this place
for said worthy object
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
OlsISNzc SPRINGS
Comfy, Va.

Having leased these well-known Springs for
FIVE YEARS, wc beg leave to inform the pub
lie and our friends that they will be opened
from JUNE TO DECEMBER !, 1885. for the
reception ofgucsts. All app0iniinenisi lrst-ciaH.
The Hotels and Cottages have been put IN en-
ccllcnt condition and the complete furnishing
entirely renovated, ailording accommodations
and comforts equalto any Resort IN the South.
Capacity goo persons.
NAIL, TELEGRAPH and EXPRESS facili-
ties Ia the Hotel. TERMS-sn, SO and go
per month, according 10 location Special rates
Tor season. Write for descriptive circular,
giving varieties and analysis of the different
waters 20 JOSEPH Y. WOODWARD Manager,
or NJ x II. &. MADDUX.
May =. iSsi-2n. PROPRIETOR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

We desire to attract the attention of those in
want OF Boys and Children' Clothing Every
suit made at our own command, giving Us the
advantage and enabling US 10 please nearly every
eve desiring 20 purchase.
sadler Riildiag, CharlSstown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Three piece, OF double-wjlth, all wool CaSSi-
rre-,. 20 81 cts. worth Si.5J. Also ma imported
Crcp- Towel % inches long and . inches wide,
at .. cts Twobis bargains. Call Sc them
: u. IiiEscHTAN * TO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

po-s killed thirtecn sheep and lambs
and injured seventeen Others Of the flock OF
NJ, 4 H. TanguaTy a few nights ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Trains on the :. Y. r. r. nov pass Char
lestown: Southwark ct 9i12, \. NJ. and
1856, p. NJ; norihward Mt Z; 70, \ II,
aud 7:5l. = II,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Hon E. Willis Wilson is stamping the
western part of the State in his own interest.
The Governor wall be from this side of the
mountains, this yesr Mr.. Wilson, and his
initials are Z. F.-Siepierkto'ca Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
NOTICE

TrHE Shareholders ofJcfIcrson County Build
ing Association No. are hereby notified
that payments Of Weekly haes will begin on
Wednesday, June 4th, lisa, at the Bank Of
Charlestown. Office HO1rs from 2 \. VI. to 3
PM. JOHN PORTERFIELD
May D lsss-at Treasurer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

The dwelling house OF Justice William
Rnrnett occupied by Mr. c. w. Aisquith,
s being painted by Mr. W. W. johnson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Mr. G.. w. SPOTS doe,linsoppos''e depot
is undergoing eaars ,Hea'' MI - -
Holmes. contractor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Remarkable That g the general verdict Of
those who call to Inspect our stovN, aEd eNclain
With establishment over the prices W otler.
BrRNs 4 SIIIGERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Mir Henry Dumm's store-room has had
,,s summer dressing Of fresh paint. Ar.
MN. w. 5ohsson welded the Brush
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Mr. T. II. Bates, owner of " Belvidere,'
b,s purchased eighty acres of land from
Mr. Jno. Hall. az 50 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
Lumbe Shingles, wood,
FOR S.9EE.

J,HE undersigned having purchased an ex-
j tcnsiyo piece Of Timber within p miles OF
Shcphcrdstown, will have for sale
100, 900 Feet OF Oak Lumber,
100000 Oak Shingles,
1000 Cords Of Oak Wood,
on the ground or delivered upon good terms.
LkBORERS WANTED.
We want laborcrs 20 cut tie Wood and make
the Shinglns which will be igkea up and paid
for every Saturday. .....o...
FRAZITRG COISTON.
Nov. % 's3-3m.s Charlcstown.
Shop. Rcgi.ter cOpy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

The Centenary Of Methodism will be eel
eArstsI by Children's meetings during the
Month Of June.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
lfay 20 1854.

Mr. Elias Iunsiord Is having an addition
made to his dwelling on West STREET.-THE. D.
" Blessing bUilder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Rev. Rumscy Smithsoa ofStaunton, dis
tiueui>hed member Of the Baltimore Con-
ference II. Z. Church, South, will preach in
the VI. f Church, South, in tlis place on
SUNDAY night next
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Our new spring stock cannot fail TO please
any lady Of good taste No prct;ie- stock has
ever been shown, and we promise To please you
RrRNs q SHTeERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Under TIC auspices Of the Y. NJ. c. As
ISOLATION, Hon. Daniel Dougher;y, of Phil
adelphia. will lecture in q" Charles Washing
ton Halt GA the evening Of Thursday, JGne
5,h, 1851 Subject; The Stage" 1t is
unnecessary fora, to 10 more than make the
announcement. The only apprehension the
committee IN; is tia; the Hall, which seats
4lQ, may be inadequate to accommodate all
who nay desire to hear tie distinguished
orator on this occasion when he will give
probably tAs.Gnes, and mast FoPalar of his
lectures. Seats had better be reserved at
an carly moment,
We published the foregoing last week. We
reiterate Secure your seats at once if you
would hear the distingui he'd orator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
CARPETS

have just placed in ny Carpet exhibitor an
addition of eighteen styles ~ NOV designs Of
Carpets, at reduced prices making q total OF
about forty patterns to select frcie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

For the most fashionable Clothing, Hats
and Furnishing Goods go TO HAGLEY's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
i" NO. ~ sM0Cherel.

NEW No. Mackercl by the kit or dozen, for
y sale by GEO W. T. KEARSLEY.
:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
Municipal Election.

The following is the result Of the election on
Thursday, Nay 22nd for Mayor, Recorder
and six Counclmcn-two for each Ward;
FOR MAYOR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Novelties in Spring Clothing for men, boys
and children. i'm great variety, from the lowest
to tic finest. Choicest STYLES, best qualify and
Workmanship; 50 even the most iastdious can
bee suited 40 corrcSyondinsiy low figures. 4
Souvenir with every Boys suit.
Respectfully,
VIZ KAHN 4 Co.
The Leading Clothicrs. Sallcr Building,
ChdrleStowu, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Geo. II. Hagley controls the sale of the Di
amond Shirt in Charlcstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

For the finest stock OF Shoes for Gents
Ladies and Children go 10 HAGLEY's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

A game Of Base Bail between the Red
Stockings OF Harper's Ferry and the ked
Stockings Of Charlestown was played sat
urday in this place. The Charlestown boys
s,ckcd +. 20 'em % the score o. 80 to i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Mr.. FL. Manning of this county, near town,
having given some attention to the breeding OF
fine horses. recently disposed Of several at pri-
ces that prove it profitable TO raise good stock
some of his horses recently were winners OF
handsome stakes at Washington and Baltimore
-thn WINNINGS Of one alone asgrcsating i,OOO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Tia, l,.A Annual T. = Convention Of
the Baltimore Conference, VI. J.. Church,
Soa.h, viii D. held IN Rockville, Nj, June
1,i-l2sh An attractive programme has
heea prepared. Tac R.vai cr.7 Fv.vi.egys
eve, p. q %. wii, De such as % :ccoE,mo-
date ali rho can fred slime Co attend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29


Mr.. A. Il TauquaTy few "'ge's ago
-. - -,....o,,os;,, de,,ot
Mr.. u. "'oP''', -, -. n, G.
IS unle'5'''7
- - ~ " Belvidere 50
"'' -, 49, hit acres Of land from
mas I-'''' mn ass per acre.
'''' eve -
The Centenary OF Me'hod'Sm VIII De eel
ebrstsl by Chiidreu's meetings during the
uSh'' W '"''''
,,.-....,l r.,,r, p,,c5er i inlispen-
"-S -,.......- 1,,,,bs IN
sable Tor i"c proper care '' '''''s ,'''-
winter DO prevent, coA'n, ceiu' sH"'S' e'~
c,t.,ns ,Ae lambs hy increasing the milk otthelr
r..,i.-s P~.,e t,,ettr-fve cents pee package
$3.50. --3----.i-o.,,,. Of
W. V''', 49, -. Co,,.,...o,,r Nv
"'','' -. 50, .;u -.
" L." - -, 81 ,.o,,;,.
P."'' 81 ''
Nay '''
4 game Of Base Bail between the hed
o'''A.''s' ~ -, '' 80. ,l.vr5 S,t-
500 ''''7 -. Tt, cbo-l..,ovn bovs
'','' -, q. 80. ~. Sew. orso ,o17
A'' '' ~
To obtain fual, towards necessary fur
ni,hinp of the Lecture Room of the Prcsby-
,.-ieo Ctur,h thc lali,, of chat congrcga-
u'N purpose "''" '7
FRIDAY and Saturday, jc1' r,h anu ''A, III
...Cl.,'.- Vya.ii,.-+o- lllN"
,lf-.f.a ,.-, hrrI.', garment. Dat SITTER
MI H ' Ms, - ;, s- T,,' an iii N ,e,.a.
r"" , o- -..c,,S ,5. iaa. or too short n,
DE comfortable a"d happy yooc''n i'"d t'es.''''
'--. always "'' gu D. I,,,..,v,xECo >
We take pleasure IN inf'oas the readers
Of rHE FREE Pass % the new samples
for summer Slits now on the counter o.
Nc. Eias N'h'e'' Merchant l"''''' We
So ,'' -''''- - ~;
'' "''' = ''''''''- 90 "
''''''''
Tia, l,.A Annual 4. :. Convention Of
the Baltimore Conference. " L. Church,
.,aa.h. VIII D, held IN Rockville. Nj. June
5.h-I2sh. An at,ractjy, programme las
heen prepared. Tie Raua5 Up privileges
eve. p. q %. vii, De such as % :yccou,mo-
date ali rho can Gnd slime TO attend.
,...,. ,.t..l ..-,...'. ,,.,- nd. -ssrl
49,. i..-. ..r..-.-i vi,b -r, direct
mention oi saving .,, .arocy. and in -c.,-rrre
'' '' ...u .;, ,sl S., MI,
,-...
3. i''.-. '''N Is &C.
.rh, Wiz. sr(i.. p. n. smith. Of the Viz.
r,ri, Military institute. died IN Lexington
81, ,se i7th instant. She wasa sister ofsirs.
n Forr,>, of,fistowa.a dsush,erofDr
vtos Henderson , drr..,scS -ur..on T.. :.
.-3 ~-,,i .,ls,-l,,.r of Commodore Thos.
-r..,v..., , t,.,;,oYi.l..l officer If the L :.
~..,
lir Joha g. Lame. widrly-knowu aud
ft-llv- respected citizen died at "RromISSa
l.s p sidcncc. near Fredericksburg. Va
S4.arlay mo-1.oy. ia The seventeen ycar
ofas az. Il. VISA Hs.jv, 81 Kappa
b.,,,-S -,x7.-. VA. t.. cavalry boys OF
bf,s...io, uh, a,-, che .,rsy have pleas
mn. m,n,-i,s ofhi, hospitality. n, Izar-
rt3adl1.htsr OF ,ls late Uolry Berry Of
Slcph.ris.0wn.
.r.,.. .,,.,.... -1r,---. ~ / hov.. fine rio-
tlia.. 20. ru,l.-l:, price. N,l win dnl rep
NN- kNiS * a..
The L.l.Lur ti'-Alc-', >td'e' hH'.'Ans
tharic7-7vn, W. W.
Readers OF lHE FREE 4kf'' Will near
% T., ~ ~. s,..,.-i, P,..o,of the
$50 - 80 p-.-, - "a. r,r,,,.
-I We. C,.,.,.',,,,.,,, d.. 5i,5
-. t,m.;,S. ,,5sn. Ks,c,e5, C,pn,v
80, ,.,.,.s 400 orC,-A,,c1. Esb,d been
..-.4... w. 80, L-,.,y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Mr. James u Ransom. near town, on Tues
Day sent Two cows and TWO ycarlins heiiers
Jerseys 90 Fauquier, having sold them to a
Mr.. GRAY of. ,ha, county for the sum of Sl,01
They were beautiful specimens. Mr. Ransom
has been quite successful in breeding fine cat
dc and In disp1sing of them at fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29
TO Lnns5er 4 eaters.
Wool w anted!

FAM ready TO pay the highest market priccin
| Cash for all tho Wool clipped in Jefferson
Connty. viii receive the Same IN person or
by Agent in Charlcstown at the Adams Express
Office. National Bank Building, or Gt the JEFF
fcrson Wooden Mills therefore known as Tor
ter's Factory near Wheatland Siations.N. u. i.
Mark IL My arrangements are such that
can handle oil the Wool brought or shipped to
me and Cash paid on delivery.
JNO. J. JOBE.
70. Wheatland, Jefferson County, Wcs; Nir'
ginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

To obtain fual, towards necessary fuT-
ui,hiug OF the Lecture Room ofthe Presby-
tsriaa Church thc ladies of chat congrcga-
tion purpose having Strawberry Feast on
Friday and Saturday, jaae sch and ''H' III
"CLar.c- Washington Hall.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-29

Readers Of TIE FREE PRESS viii hear
with surprise all sincsre regret oftAe d cath
of Rcy. Jao. W La, formerly Rcctorof the
Episcopal Clarei Of Rip1a, in this County
aaI Wickltfc IL Clarke C)uay. lie died
~ his homeia 81. Adams, Kanlwha County,
Two weeks ago Of ClrSuncls. lie had been
married ab1u, two days We never knew
"a man VINO gave more promise Of long life.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
PILES! piLELI!PlLESI!!

A sure cure for Blind, Bleeding.
Itching, and liberated Piles, has been
discovered by DIR. William, ian Indian
remedy y)called DIR. WILLIAMS INDIAN
OINTMENT. A single box has cured
the worst chronic cases of twenty-fiv
years. standing. No one need suffe,
five minutes after applying this won
derful soothing medicine. Lotions and
instruments do more harRI than good
Williams Ointment ahsorbs the tu-
mors, allays the intense itching, (par-
ticularly at night after getting warm
in bed,) acts as poultice, gives in
slant and painless relief, and is pre-
pared only for Piles, itching of the
private parts, and for nothing else.
For sale by II. Waterman, and mail
ed Oh receipt of price, $l.0O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28

I shall be disgraced and ruined by the
in such an event" Not
withstanding this talk to the Presi'
dent, up to the very last day Brewster
pretended to Corkhill that he was
friendly to him and had recommend.
ed his retention.
HAZEN HAZED.
The result of the Proteus inquiry
vindicates Lieut.. Darlington and se-
verely censures General Hazen, who
attempted to make a scapegoat oi
young Darlington for his own blum
ders. The expedition was a series oi
mistak es and miscalculations from the
outset, and the only blame attachable
to the Court OF Inquiry is that they
did not recommend General Hazen's
court martial. Otherwise their decis
ion was not questioned.
POLITICAL CATCH-AS-YOU-CAN.
Senator Logan is throwing out his
hooks for a good round vote among
the soldiers, in case he is nominated
for the Presidency. He has intro
duced in the Senate bill to provide
that persons honorAbly dischars 81
from military or naval service of th'
United States shall. be preferred TO
appointment to civil offices, provided
they are found to possess the nscessa
ry business capacity. If the soldie
will cast his weather ear Oh the Senat
and keep it there till next Fall, Ia
will fail to even hear a faint ech
from the bill, for it has answered it
purpose and is already dead.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
A AncitnOns Crime. .

CIHCINNATI, q Feb. 22.-Beverly
Tay lOr, an aged colored man; his wife
and grand daughter, lived in a little
cabin at Avondale, which was bLr Il d
Friday night. There was some mys
terry connected with the burning of
the cabin at the time, owing to the
fact that there were no signs of human
bunes found about the place, and il
WAS supposed that the three people
who had occupied the building had
left for parts unknown, for reasons
best known to themselves. The nIys-
terry was cleared up Thursday night,
aud the bodies of the three colOred
people were found in the dissectiug-
room of the Ohio Medical College in
this city. DIR. CiIley sent word to Il e
Marshal of Avondale asking him TO
come and lock at the bodies. He did
so. and identified them as those of the
missing colored people. An examina-
tion OF the bodies shows that all three
of them had been murdered, all the
bodies showing uhmistakable signs of
violence, aud the skulls of Taylor and
wife being fractured. Whether the
family were murdered for money or
the dIssecting- table is not known, but
the general belief is that they We're
killed for the latter purpose. The
house where Taylor lived was in des
olate spot, half mile from amy neigh
bors. Alien Ingalls,, Jeff LOut. Rich
ard Ingalls, and Ben Johnson, all col
ored, residing in the vicinity of the
murder, have been arrested on suspi-
cion of being the perpetrators. Allen
Ingalls, confessed that he was one of
the parties who took the bodies to the
dissecting-room.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
Doctors Disagree.

AS reporter for the Pittsburg Com
mercial Gazette sat yesterday after
noon) in a chamber at 32l Federal st.
Allegheny, listening to a terrible tale
of suffering as it fell from the lips of a
gentle little lady, Mrs. Milo Ingram,
the daughter of Capt. Hugh McKelvey
of this city, it seemed almost too much
to believe, if the evidence had not been
close at hand to substantiate every
word. 1t was but another evidence of
the culpable ignorance of large class
of practitioners of medicine, who
claimed for six years that her terrible
disease was cancer. She was covered
with ulcers, given up to die. Peruna
cured her perfectly. Continued on
page "A, in " Ills of Life" by Dr.Hart.
man, Ask your druggist for one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
Given AWay.

We cannot help noticing the liberia
offer made to all invalids and sufferer.
by DIR. Kings New Discovery for Can
sumption. You are requested to cal
at G. P. Reeds Drug Store and get 6
trial bottle free Of cost, if you are suffer
ing with consumption, severe coughs
colds, asthma, bronchitis. hay fever
loss of voice, hoarseness, or any atfec.
tion of the throat or lungs. 1t viii
positively cure you. 6b
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
Doctors Disagree.

The Plain Dealer publishes the fol-
lowing objections of Cleveland ply
sician, who prefers that his name
should not be published, to the Sher-
man bill to regulate the practice of
medicine i'm Ohio:
"I am opposed to its passage for
these easOnS:
First-It is uncalled for. The peo-
pie have not asked, either directly or
Indirectly, that such law be eAacted,
but, on the other hand, have repeated
ly protested against it. Public safety
does not demand it, for q stringent law
against malpractice amply protects
the people.
Second-The proposed law is un
constitutional in that it destroys the
liberties of the people, depriving them
of the privilege of selecting by whom
they shall or shall not he served, and
delegating this right to u body of men
arbitrarily exercising authority over
them.
Third-Such an enactment creates
monopoly, thus giving to one set of
men privileges which are denied to
others, and establishes precedent ia
tai to the rights of every person to en-
gage in that pursuit for which he may,
by nature and experience, be best
adapted.
Fourth-B Because it is an cx post
fdct0 law, destroying the business of
hundreds of persons in which they
have been engaged for years, and who
have been recognised by popular will
and the law as persons engaged in
honorable pursuits.
Fifth-BPcause too much authority
| il gwen to the Board of Examiners by
the phrase who have reputably prac-
ticeu medicine There is no standard,
either rhetorical or legal, by which
may be understood what is meant by
reputably practiced,' and the Board
may interpret the provision as arbitra
rily as they choose, and throw out
every man, graduate or non-graduate.
for reasons best known to themselves" "
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
Hon. Joseph G. S. Blackburn,
The Coming Senator from ken.
thucky and Successor to CerrO
GordO Williams.

Hon. Joseph G. S. Blackburn, who
will succeed Senator Williams of Ken
lucky, March 4, 1885, is in the 46th
year of his age, having been born in
Woodford county, KY, October LIST,
1888. Mr.. Black burn commenced the
practice of law at Lexington, KY, in
1858, but in a few months moved to
Chicago. In 1860 he returned to Ken
lucky, and at the breaking out of the
war entered the Confederate army as
private. He afterwards Joined the
staff of Gen. William Preston, as aide
e-camp, and distinguished himself
for daring and bravery in several ELL
gagements.
At the close of the war Mr., Black.
burn settled in Arkansas, but in 1868
returned to his native State and county
where he engaged in farming, and the
practice of law. He was elected to
the State Legislature in 1871 and 1873 !;
was then elected to the 45th, doth and
47th Congresses and was reelected to
! the 4Sth Congress as a Democrat, re-
ceiving IL, 799 votes against 5,692 votes
for Hord, Republican.
Mr.. Black burn has been a conspicu
GUS figure on the floor of the House.
being recognized as one of the streng-
est and readiest debaters in that body.
He had announced himself as candi
date for the Speakership of the present
House, but withdrew in favor of his
colleague, Mr.. Carlisle, and threw his
influence in that gentleman's favor
Mr.. Blackburn now represents the
Kentucky district represented in by
gone days by Henry Clay, John J.
Crittenden, and JOhn &. Breckenridge
He entered the Senatorial contest in
his State with hut twelve votes pledged
to him, whilst Senator Williams had
fifty, Blackburn increased TO forty
five, never lost vote. and finally sue
ceeded in carrying OFT the prize. Ht
will continue to serve as a representa-
tive until March, 1885. Our illustra
ton is splendid likeness of the dis
tinguished gentleman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-02-28
The Press Tor $3.50 q Year.
in ddUGnce.

IT is thought the bill to prohibit the
contracts made abroad will pass Con-
gress.
In the past year the Ohio Fish Com
mission planted 10000 900 white fish,
l5,0OO,O0O jack salmon, 5000, 900 bass
and perch, and 5000, 900 German carp.
TT is expected the Ohio Legislature
will finish the business before it and
be ready to adjourn on the 18th day of
March.
THAT provision of the Russell law
passed last Winter requiring spiritual
mediums to pay tax of three hum
dred dollars, has been repealed by the
present Legislature.
A TERRIBLE explosion occurred in
the Leisenring coal mines, four miles
from Uniontown, Pa, about O'Clock
on the morning of the Goth inst, by
which at least nineteen miners lost
their lives.
FIRE, water and wind seem to have
been on strife since the advent of
1854 TO determine which shall be
awarded the credit of causing the
greatest amount of destruction and
misery.
THE commission appointed by the
Ohio Legislature to investigate the
existing convict labor system reports
that it is demoralizing to free labor
and calculated to increase crime. 1t
is recommended that such labor be
utilized for the benefit of other State
institutions.
THE fearful wind storm of last week
Tuesday evening did a vast amount OF
damage throughout the Southern
States. Ia parts of Georgia and Ala
hama fully one hundred persons were
killed and many buildings destroyed.
The cyclone also visited Tennessee
and North Carolina, destroying many
lives and hundreds of thousands ol
dollars worth of property.
For the last thirty years the Repub'
lcan Legislature have controlled the
decennial apportionment, and have
taken occasion to so gerrymander the
State as to take greater number o.
congressman than they were entitled
to. In 1862 they gave the Democrats
2 out of 10; in 1872 they gave then
5 out of 20 and in 1882 they gave then
hut out or q. The present bill gives
the Democrats 10, the Republicans 9
and 9 are doubtful. and will go to The
party that carries the State. Of course
such a party is expected to set up ;
howl of "outrage" over a bill tina
prevents them from seizing the lion''
share.