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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
From the stanford lKy.) Interior Journal

From the Stanford KY EnteriorJommaL
To night Miss Addie Purnell will leave
for her home at Nashville accompanied by
her dear friend, Mrs. NJ Y. Undertake, who
will spend a couple of weeks with her. As
members of the COLLEGE faculty they have
been residents of Stanford for several years
and our people have become much attached
to them. They have filled their respective
positions with great creditand won for them
selves the lasting good will of our people.
Miss Purnell will be one of the faculty of
Millersburg College next year and Mrs.
Timberake will likely return to her Vir-
ginia home to remain. But 90 where they
will they will ever be pleasantly remembered
here and if good wishes avail, their future
lives will be as happy as We think they de
serve to be.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

The Free Press editor pantry. wc learn wa,
broken into last "Wednesday night, and robbed
our neighb0r, but who ever before heard of @
country editor possessing two whole hams 90
one time 3-Spirt
We didn't intend Co say anything about this
for fear Of exposing our Ntravasauce. Wear
thankful that the thief was So moderate in his
demand upon us that ve had ability TO meat
it. He lef, us-a-mildhng wen supplied
which was c0usideate IL nothing more We
viii shoulder our loss and acc future mistor-
tunes with serenity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Quarterly meeting services in the NJ. E.
Church, South Charlestown, on Sunday
next, 14th. Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per in the morning, Love Feast in the af-
ternoon, and preaching at night by Rev.
DR.. Whisner, Presiding Elder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Washington & Lee University Commence
ment exercises begin by Baccalaureate
Sermon OF the morning of the l4th of June
by Rev. Dr.. John Hall Of New York-at
night address before the Young Mems
Christian Association: Rev. J. II. Eccleston,
d. d., Baltimore; annual Regatta 18th; de
livery Diplomas, and Centennial Poem by
Mrs. N. j. Preston, llsh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

The Morgantown Nsr D9HiHiaa spreads he
self almost as a blanket sheet is handsomely
printed and conducted with ability. 10 has
Just passed the period of sweet sixteen and
is as attractive as a girl. 10 holds zap the DEM
ocratic religion with fcrvor. and advocates with
a Will every local interest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Pbaadelplia Press BY cable to the Sultan at
Constantinople loot your Golden Horn sun
set Cox is coming.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Rober, Treat Paine aged So OF Brookiine.
Mass is dead lie was grandson of Che dis
tingmshed jurist of the same name, one of the
who had held many executive and judicial of
fees I'm Massachusetts. The deceasei's father
was local song-writer and he himself though
equipped for the law. had dabb,cd considerably
in astronomical science
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Appomattox county has a clay pipe man
uactory which turns out 10000 pipes "a day,
and on pinch can turu ou- $4,000 in that.
time. Appomatox-it seems to us we have
helrl the name before? There where the
pipe of peace was smoked by Genls. Lee
and Grant. It might not have been if the
the North had had less 70 back'er
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

The following telegram appeared I'm the
Wheeling Register last week
"FllgNuoEo. W. VA. June 2.-Bediuger
editor of the Vest Virginia Democrat, has insti-
turei suit asainst T. ". Morris, OF the lutchie
Gr-.rs for $1,000 damages Dan Lucas and
r. D. Blair attorneys for plaintiff.
We DO not know whether the $4,000 is the
estimate of Unchanged ch racter Of ourneigh-
Dor FOUND the corner, or simply measure
meut of the ability of Morris 20 pay. The tel
e-r.m IS unsatisfactory i'm that it does not tell
the cause Of Che action. 10 was occasioned. as
We understand it. by journalistic amenities
SD to speak. Some time ago our neighbor-ed-
itor of the paper round the corner-made some
unpleasant remarks about Morris of the Ga-site
called him a small-try editor, said he was no
lawyer. and INDUCED I'm other compliments
Bcluger had hardly SHE'D his castor before
Morris cas-, his shyster-m etaphorically speak
ing in q single round Dee closed Bedingers Wis
ual organs. precpiJatej his wisdom teeth into
his trachca. brough, gore from his nose and
tore his clothes and doubled him all mp in am
Undesirable heap with Hon. Jim Mason and
Colonel Dan Lucas. Hence the action at law
mo- other proceeding suited or met the exigen-
cy oar neshbor round the corner is in fun
accord with that other fellow thello-
Good name inman and woman, dear my lord,
lis the Immediate jewel of their souls:
Who steals my purse steals trash; us some
thing. nothing,
Twas mine. lis his. and has been slave 10
thousands;
But hc chat hlches from me my good name
Rohs me of chat which not enrchcs him,
And make, me poor indeed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
CHURCH NOTES.

The First Quarterly Meeting of Jefferson
Circuit will be held at Oakland on Sat
urday and Sunday next, 18th and 14th.
SV HIIDEBRAND. 2. C..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

The Washington correspondent of the Ba.ti-
more S.t asserts that there never was % time
in the history of Washington when real estate
was So active and when results We're So promis-
ing" Itisa complete upset of the theory seJ
up before the election that the success OF the
democratic party change of administration
from republican 90 democutc-would De disc
astrous 20 Washington City interests.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

The Morgantown Pas, enlarged to 36 cole
umn paper. is out In new dress and printed
on a cylinder press in good style. The Faf as
a local paper has mo- superior I'M thes Po-
htcally well 10 would go To- Sheol for the
Republican party and enjoy the trip and be-
heve it thereby doing mankind service.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Thin People.

Flies. reaches, ants. bed-bugs, rats, mice, go
pliers. chipmunks, cleared out by Rough or
Rats 15c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Secretary Bayard I'm remarks in Missouri a
few days go upon the character of Thos. JEFF
f.rsou said DE has correspondence i'm his pos
session showing that to the influence of no
man iu the United States was the election in
l>0l of Jefferson to the presidency more due
than lo Hamilton.
The correspondence referred To- showed that
Mr. Bayarls grandfather, who represented
Delaware in Congress I'm the contest between
Burr and Jefferson, sought Hamilton's advice
as t1 his vote. and was advised by Hamilton to
vote for Jefferson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

I HEREBY notifythe good People ofCharles.
i town and the Public, also, that all will find
it TO their advantage to look at my goods be-
fore purchasing abroad. have on hand fine
lot Of samples from some Of the leading houses
of New York & Philadelphia. All garments
made in the latest style and in workmanlike
manner. ! will say with confidence that all
orders for garments will be filled TO the entire
satisfaction Of whoever may favor me with a
call.
s5-Cutting made Specially.
Respectfully,
ELIAS f. ROHRER.
March %, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

We were about Co remark that the tinted e,e-
ment had been eliminated from the official
staff Of the Treasury Dcpartment-Nr. Bruce.
the colorel ex-senator from Mississippi. hav-
ing been superseded in the Besi-,er>hip ly
Gen W. S. Rosecrns-" old Rosy. Except,
in name it has. The romud specimen of oily
placidity can now put in some leisure time cul-
tivating the good win Of mis- late constituents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

The on Family Journal is putting on airs
Just because the Court-House in Charles
town is being painted. And we are helping
90 pay for that -StPherdst9lra
Register
Glad you are helping and you ought to.
Tt isa tit for tat. We helped to pay the
seventy thousand dollars expended on the
College building In your town once used as
C0urt-IIouse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
.fdll,inisfrafOr's .N0fice.

A Ii persons indebted to the estate of Thos
"A B. Undertake decd, are hereby notified
that prompt payment will be expected. Per-
sons having claims against the estate will pre-
sent them without delay, properly and lawfully
sustained. Address,
AMBROSE TIMBERLAKE. Admir-,
June II, 'S5-3t. Middletown, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
For Salei
B'NlNObIe Real Estate

IN CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA.
VNHE BRICK DWELLING formerly occupied
i by Reason Shugert, with good lot attached.
Also, DWELLING AND STORE-ROOMS adj
joining-all well and newly built of brick-to
which is attached good lot. Both buildings
on Main street, near The centre Of the town.
For terms apply to
J. ED. BURNS,
May IS 1885
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Representative Cannon of Illinois so far un-
hmoer- himself as Co remark that the republ-
cans might look long ways and not find "a
better candidate for IS than John A. Logan
Rather @ premature discharge. this What does
Representative Kass0n think about it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Rolinh on PUN.

wells Health Remover restores health anc
yigor cures Dyspepsia, Impotence Sexual De
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
ROIInL on COl.llS. q

Palptation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
"WeIS' Health Renewern
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Bed-Buas. Flies.

Ask for Wells " Rough on Corns. l5c. Quick
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bun
inns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

In TIE estimation Of the West Virginia Dem
ocrat those who commended Mr.. McGraw for
appointment as Collector Of Internal Revenue
belong to " secret political junto in this State
which exercises malign influence in our party
and succeeds only through corrupt methods %
&c. and " their loyalty depends upon their ex-
pectation for office Those opposed 70 Cam
den and McGraw are, according to the Demo
Graf. "non-seekers of office, having opersonal
interests 20 subserye," dc. Friends Of Camden,
saws the Democrat. are sycophants and para
Site" who gather around the millionaire
politician as carrion crows swarm about a car
cass and his immense wealth, coupled with
a prostitution of Federal patronage, has sur
rounded him with q horde of servile henchmen
ready o. black his boots" &c. This language
10 applies 90 every democrat favorable to Mr..
Camdcns reelection, or who was in the least
degree influential in or favorable 10 the ap-
poinrment of Mr.. McGraw, or Sehon Tor Mar
shall. or who would see Mr.. Leonard rewarded
for his services 20 the party These are the
sentiments of the editor of the Democrat who
will shortly seek q yindication at the hands of
Ritchie county jury and a $4,000 from the
purse of Morris as q balm for any wounds that
may have been inflicted ON his character or his
vanity-the sentiments of the editor of the Hest
7 Trqmia Democrat put in phrase by Mr.. Mason.
I'm view ofthe fact that the editor Of the Dem
9crl, IS. or was an applicant for the Postmaster
shin of Charlestown, and the President Of the
I Company which publishes the Democrat is an
applicant for the Martinsburg postoffice, re-
marks from such source about office seeking
d, refreshing TO say the least of it, as refreshing
as jia,rbes by Mr. Mason on Honest Journal
/ ism and corrupt methods It is" too too, '
butterfly TOO too, splendidly splendid, in
deed 90 see q paper, whose editor seeks redress
for coarse language i'm tine Courts-a pecuniafy
redress. at that,-guily Of the defamation of
/ the character of an honorable Senator and gen
| ucman. uisadyancedj journalism. we suppose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Mothers

Cures cholera. cole, diarrhWa, aches, pans
sprains. headache. lgiarheumatiSm. 20c
Rough ON Pain PlaSters. l5c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Rough on Piles

Ifyou are losing yourgrip on life, try well:
Health Remover" Goes direct TO weak spots.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
.NeiC Goods.

T HAVE just replenished my store with a fresh
1 assortment Of Dry Goods, Groceries aud
Cr0ckery. GEO ". J. kEARSLE1-
May p, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Life Preserrer.

Ifyou afo falling broken worn ont and Il,
vous. use Wells Health Remover" 81. Drr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Cures Piles OF Hemorrhoids Itching, Pro
trudiug Bleeding. Internal or other. Internal
aud External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure. soc Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
TO EEOmsekeepers.

THE undersigned desires employment by the
l. day Us a Washer and Ironeri Cook, and
first-class house-cleaner
JANE SLAUGHTER.
June4, iSS5-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

Z. 4. MOORE,
Clerk County Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
.. Rough on Rats

Mrs VI. j. Preston 18th,
" Rough On Rats"
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies ants, bed
Heart Pains.
Papitation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness,
Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
"Weli~ Health Remover
Rough on COrnS."
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns. l5c Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bun
ions.
Bed-BGgS, Flies.
Flies. reaches. ants. bed-bugs, rats, mice, 60
pliers. chipmunks, cleared out by " Rough on
Rats" 15c.
Thin People.
wells Health Remover restores health and
yieor, cures Dyspepsia Impotence Sexual De
bility. ST.
Rough on Pam.
Cures cholera. colo, diarrhWa, aches, pans,
sprains headache, algia.rheumatiSm. 9c.
Rough ON Pain Plasters. l5c.
Mothers.
fyou afo falling, broken, worn ont and ner-
vous. use Wells Health Remover" 81 Drug
Life Preserrer.
Ifyou are losing yourgrip on life, try Wells
Health Remover Goes direct to weak spots.
Rough on Piles.
Cures Piles OF Hemorrhoids, Itching, Pro
truding Bleeding. Internal or other Internal
aud External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure, soc. Druggists.
e BUcbu- PaibG."
Quick. complete cure. all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases. SCalding, Irritation,
Stone, Gravel, Catarrh Of the Bladder. 81,
Druggists.
Pretty WOmen.
Ladies who would retain freshness, and vivac-
tv Don't fail TO try Wells Health Remover
Rough on Itch."
Rough on Itch cures humors, eruptons,
ring-worm, letter, sale rheum frosted feet,
chillblains.
Rough on Cdtarrh.
Corrects offensive odors at once. Complete
cure of worst chronic cases. also unequallcd as
garsle for Diptheria Sore Throat, Foul Breath.
The Hope Of the Nation.
Children slow in development. puny, scrawny
and delicate, use wells Health Reviewer"
Catarrh Of the Bladder.
Shining, irritation. inflammation, all Kidney
and Urinary complaints cured by Buchu-Pai-
ha. ST.
Water Bugs, Reaches.
Rough GA RaG' clears them ont, also Beetles,
Ants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11
Hcnrf Pnins.

" hOUJN OF HuIS'I
Clears out rats, mice, reaches flies, ants, bee
bugs.
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/. Rmchn-Pnibn.r

Quick complete cure. all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases. SCalding, Irritation,
Stone, Gravel, Catarrh Of the Bladder. 81,
DruggistS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-11

set Coz is coming.
Mrs. Logan denies the report that Senator
Logan will spend the summer in the shenan-
doah Valley Smother time
The Washington correspondent ofthe Charles
ton Tiaes says Mr.. Camden has made good
senator. commanding respect by his ability
s
Il is a pleasing spectacle these early summer
DAYS TO see that statcsmaus friends sitting a.
round under awnings and things industriousiy
nursing tender presidential boomlet for John
A. Logan.
R. $. Scott, the paying teller Of the Manhat-
tan Bank New York City last week ran of
with Si6o00O Tie is still scott free. They may
not recover theSl6o,O goo, but You may bet your
last nickel they'll soon &c, scent of scott.
The capstone Of the Washington Monument
was injured by lightning stroke ON Friday.
It is thought the damage can be- repaired easi-
IL. The fellow that repairs it ought 20 choose
time for doing il when the lightning is least
likely 20 light.
m t. .... nod. f.,- tf.a .~,esr,
$500. r.... ,.,;.....,.
- 4, -, r.. d, considerable extent
-. T.. ~ s,rrl -l,- -r.er, sr. SIKH, FAM
-, ~. t,s,,,,,l ,- Wifi. ia,
negro. In more than half of thc number the
WE Is 'Ne caucasian
M, l.,..; ,.,..,,.l, l-,,;r. be.r prsyiou.ly
-,o,ie.I M. tl, .rlli,e tr,.t tbe, would not De
,.,,,;.-.,., ;-,, ,t rounds M tb,vbire House
n. los. S,+,~5o,.,s first ,onrert of the Marine
bo,,5 thor, ~s,o,inel av,v Offensive courte-
s,ns as we'll nj, . offensive parti,ans are under
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..is - .s , br.rl.t .bea- Is handsomely
,-;,te5 and conducted with ability. IL has
inst missed the period of -swest sixteen and
is as attractive ~ a girl Itholds up the DEM
ocratic religion with fervor. and advocates with
n will every local interest.
-~@
The Norgantown Posi- enlarged Co 80 eoi-
umn paper, is out IN new dress and printed
local paper has mo- superior n tne>taie- Io-
6ticallv-well it would gl to -le0l Cor the
p,..-hi;.,, ...-.,. ,..1 ,..;,,. +b, trim and ba-
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-09-18
AN ALLEGED ROMANCE.
What Grew Out of a bog Stealing AFFAIR
in Georgia.

What Grew Out Of a hog Stealing AFFAIR
in Georgia.
GAINESVILLE. Ga, September 1.-THE
killing Of J. L Smith in Raburn county by
Tom Gaires develops romantic features.
Gaines bad sister who married man
named Smith-no relative, however, of the
man murdered. Smith had two Sons who
were arrested at the instance OF J. L. Smith
for stealing his hogs. The Smith boys were
acquitted This aroused the indignation Of
]. L. Smith, who swore to be avenged, at
whatever cost. He gathered few kindred
spirits together, went to the lady's house,
dragged her and her two children out and
set fire to the dwelling.
Mrs Smith died soon after passing through
this ordeal She was taken sick, and on her
deatL,bsd she informed her brother, Tom
Gaines, that j. L. Smith was the man who
committed the outrage. Over his dying sis
ter couch Tom swore revenge After her
death J. L. Smith disappeared, and not IN
til Tuesday did Gaines peet him. They met
IN the Blue Ridge moustsins, near Clayton
Both were fully armed and began firing on
sight. Gaines was bequicher shot and his
bullet went crashing through J. L. Smiths
skull. All the parties were Of high stand
ing IN the community,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-09-18
A MIDNIGHT COLLISION.

Men Imprisoned In a Broken Vessel
Thought to Have Perished.
New YORK, September l7.-At ll:lj
o'clock last night while the schoonera Rap
idsu snd Edwin Post were lying at anchor
off Bedloe Island, an unknown tug, VITA a
tow Of canal boats, bound down the bay,rsn
into them. The schooner Edwin Post was
sunk, and the colored steward, whose name
is unknown, was dro vned Captain James
Smith is missing The bOwsprit of the Rap
ican was carried away causing loss of S2UO.
Men Imprisoned in the Wreck.
A later dispatch says: 1t now appears
that those of the crew who were on deck at
the time of the collision jumped for the tow
or the surrounding rats. The schooner
keeled over, but the air in her cabin pre-
vented the water from entering il, and also
kept the schooner from sinking so that the
beet part Of her hull remained above the
surface, keel uppermost.
By this time assistance arrived, and on
boarding the hull Of the submerged schoon-
er knocSiBg was heard from the cabin.
The knocks were answered from the outside
to let the men kuow efforts were being
made fer their release. Two steam vessels
of the coast wreck company arrived at six
o'clock this morning, when Mr.. Merritt, WIo
was in charge, said it would be fatal to cut
threUgh the hull into the cabin without the
schooner had been first held up by chains
else the confined air would escape and the
vessel sink before the men could be res
cued.
Their Cries Fainter.
The men in the cabin are supposed to be
c. plain Smith and seaman. AT noon
the knocking was getting fainter and at
1880 D. m. it ceased altogether. Toe
wrecking vessel is still at work trying to
- rbt the schoOner
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-09-18
Rase Bail.

At Observation-Disclosures Is, ST. Louis
5; errors, Athletics 3, ST. Louis 5; bases,
Athletic II, 81. Louis G; struck out, BY
McGinuis 2, By Matthews s.
At Observation-Disclosures 4, Cincinnati 6;
errors, 6 each; bases, 8 each straok out By
Henry 4, By Piscbney l..
At Bufalo-Buffalo 3, Philadelphia s.;
errors, Buffalo 9, Philsdelphis s; bases
Buffalo s, PAiladelphia le; pitchers, Con,
way and Dsy.
At New York-Metropolitaas 4, Louis
villes ,; errors, MstropolitAns !, Louis
vipes ); bases, MetropoG'sns I, Louisyilles
); struck out, by May Z, BY Lynch 8.
At B,ooklyn-Bgooklyn 2, Pittsburg l.:
errors, Brooklyn l, Pitsburg 4, bases
Brooklyn 6. Pittsburg 6; struck out By
Meegan 2, by Porter l.
AT Detroit-Detroit 0, New YORK L; er'
rors, Detroit 6, New York 4; bases Detroit
3, New York 5; pitchers Getzsin and
keefe.
At St. Louis-Providence 3, St. Louis II;
errors, Providence 10, St. Louis 2; bases,
Providence 6, St. Louis lS; pitchers, Boyls
.and Shaw.
At Chieago-Chicagos IL, Boston s; er.
rors, Chicago 5, Boston II; bases, Chicago
IA, BOSoR Z; pitchers Clarkson and Raf
hpton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-09-18
A PRIESTS TRIAL.

Excitement Over the Case of Father o'Con-
neIl-A Stateme ment from the Prosecutor.
0swEGO n. Y, September l7.-The &C.
clesiastical trial OF Father O'Connell, pastor
of St. Johns Roman Catholic Church, in
this city, on charges Of conspiracy with the
defaulting City Treasurer Crawford, and
also of criminal intimacy with Crawford 8
sister, hes created unprecedented excite
ment in Catholic circles here. On Friday
last local paper published charges sup
posed to have been inspired by O'Connell,
declaring that Father Walsh, the othcla
prosecutor Of the case, had resOrted to ex
traor6inary and Unfair means to secure q
conviction, and he had displayed Tndic.
tive spirit throughout,
To-day Father Walsh replies to these
charges in published letter addressed to
O'Connel Father Walsh expressed regret
at the pastors assertions and his free use OF
newspapers fer ventilatiug the proceedings
of the trial which was conducted under the
injunction of secrecy. The letter closes as
follows:
Because / EOiied you and your partners
at your own game and exposed your tricks,
new, 10 be avenged, you charge me With
virdictiveness and sundry preposterouI il
regularities. Your condition is indeed ex.
cessively pitis5se, for, blinded by malignant
passion unworthy for priest, and egged on
20 your doom By interested and dangerous
associates, yoR are anticipating your con-
Viction. and dealing blows to religion rom
which it will reel for many day. Out Of
my heart l do pity you, recognize the depths
to which you have fallen, and pray that
your ey yes may Sc opened to the error OF
Jour ways.
All the papers in the case have been sub
mitted to the bishop, and his decision is ex-
pseted sCo1.