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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21
At,erTwepty-Four Years,

o. November Tn we wrote the fol-
10 wing article, which appeared in TIE
SPIRIT of November Jltb:
WHAT 1T MEANS.
"The election Of Cleveland and Hen
dr;eks ia conclusive evidence that the
People have determined that our CO..
eminent shall be wies,ed from the hands
of co-ruptionists and dishonest men ana
nlsoed under the control OF honest, Ca
nahle. clean handed statesmen.
.Tbe gangs of dishonest scoundrels,
who have hived in The Treasury vaults
for twenty-sou years past, will he hunted
down and punished as they so richly de-
serve.
1T is q 10 stake TO suppose, or assert
that the Administration of President
Cleveland will he conducted on the
.spoils' system. Such will not ne Inc
case Honest, efficient subordldates IN
the Departments, he they Republicans,
probihitionists or Greenbackers, will not
he disturbed 10 give place to Democrats
imply because they demand them fof
narty services. No donb, there will be
changes and many OF them, but theV
will not be made in the spirit that ac'n, u,
a,es The machine politician. they Will
he made for the good Of the public ser.
vice. This is the correct Iriucip'e' ana
Mo feel assured that 1t will be observed
bv President Cleveland's administrator
"An honest, economical adminlstra'
,ion Of public affairs is what the feople
demand. lin.
"a thorough investigation OF punlle
affairs for twentv-four years past. n'
hooks will he thrown wide open ana tue
People win know how they have peer
kept. 80 80,
sAll these things will meet viii
n,omn, attention from able and efficlen
Cabinet officers, and light will De lie
shine into the dark places that have oee'
Kent closed from public view Tor year
past. ,.,.,.,,on
have been given to the world, the homes
men Of ali parties in the United state
will severely censure themselves oecaus
thew did not act more promptly and tur
the rascals out years ago"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21
From Center Township.

APRIL 13. 1885.
En- sprR,r: The bleak days OF the
wear have not gone The cold nights
chilly winds al d pelting snow are here
W. have heard the frog croaking and
have heard the Muebird's song and now
We hope that the bright and merry aprinP
will come after ell these signs. what o
rush there will be to get in the spring
cron when there comes few days o
GOOD weather for there has been no worn
Sone ON the farm, for the w'ather mas
been too stormy and bad to "oIk out o,
doors. Just few days OF sunshine sno
me dreary, DENIAL, disappointing ,exaspe
rating dullpess will give way to merrl
ment and elee. ;.
Rough feed is very scarce end high II
lnrice There are a great deal OF s'ocl
suffering for the went Of feed Thin
l,h.t the csreasses OF dead sheep will sup
bplv the demand for phosphate Tor To
next two years. The only speealator
going the rounds are the sheep-pelt mel
chants.
The health OF this eommunity % yer
good with the exception OF Mr henr
IMcFadden, who Is very low with 'ns
fatal disease which is the terror OF 10
: hsnan family.
The common schools Of this commit
nity have all closed. On last Frids
9 morning the beH rang the re4uium OF u
\ winter session OF school from the III!
lbrevn school house, holt hiddea oy u
,oreat trees that overSssgs asd enc'rci
. i and giving IT the appearance OF pl
neer school. for it was the frst seeeof
: ever visited in the fores., but when
:. entered the rustic school room we we
>. convinced that it was not back~oo
,r school by any means, for II presented
very beautiful appearance which we We
pleased With very much. The program
~ for the aiterneon consisted d readi
=, and dialogues. followed by joc6
"a speech delivered by Elmer Smith. 1
~ sci ool is the Johnson school ana 'ane
e. by George Koontz. Very respectful
:, GUY
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A Dispatch from the Russian Cen
eral Says the Opposing Forces
Have Withdrawn.
The Situation Critical, However

LONDON, April II General Xomarof
reports that the Afshans have evacuated
all the frontier posts, and that the Rus
sian outposts occupy their former posi-.
ton. General Komarof states he will
proceed shortly to inspect his advanced
posts.
Earl Dufferin, Viceroy Of India, in o
dispatch to the home government re-
gardlng the Russo Afghan boundary
question. SAID that in his opinion PenJ
ieh vas not worth lighting for, as the
Ameer had for long time very little
control over the tribes in its vicinity ,ane
Iths, they we're 10 a continual series o
revolutions.
It appears that the above item origi
mated in the Central News Agency.
This was the agency referred to IN Ear
Granville's statement in the House o
Lords last night, in which he character
lied the news ss "unauthorized and 81
wavs inaccurate reports"
The rise in consuls and Russian sc
curities to-day is taken as an lndicatlo
that war will not occur. The piess an
the public are coming to the conclus'o
, that Mr.. Gladstone has entirely deserle
, his Afghan ally and the Ameer will
!. left to fight his own battles with Rass'
r The situation is nevertheless critical, an
another meeting between Afghans al
Russians would make England take
decided stand. War preparations co
,inue both in Euglard and Rnssia.
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DISCRIMINATING the Thieves.

WHEELING, W. Va, April IA
hand of r ,gula'ors has been found in
Belmont County, Ohio. about ten miles
south of ,hia city Numerous the'ts have
ANNOYED the farmers there for the past
winter. Last night forty masked. men
called on i've families who have been
suspected OF petty crimes. William
Belleville and family, who lived in
house boat tied to the shore, were fred
upon, hut escaped. Andy Doty wa'
next called upon, but having sick child
was given fortv.eight hours to leave th'
State. Davii Little was chased out o
the neighborhood. and John Little ant
family were told that II they were caugh
to night they would be hanged. Thos
Belleville snd wife were set down fn
woods in the rain and tb'ir house wa
torn down. They came to Bellaire te
day and swore ont three warrants TO
neighhors whom they believed to hav
Teen in the party
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Card From Hon. Henry Lyons.

ANTIOCH. OHIo, April IA, 1883.
ED. SPIRIT: The great CONNECT ID now
ended, and ss I have received qnite o
nun her OF congratulatory notes rom
nv old Democratic friends ia different
pa,ts Of the county, ] desire through
vour columns to express my heaft-ie''
HANKS to them for their warm zeal, man
lv coursge, fidelity and faithfulness 'ha'
has character z,d their movements 10
this campaign l can ba. Try 10 pay
them IN the future BY faithful discharge
Of dnty, q wsrm desire to promote the
interests Of my constituents without par
iislity or disrespect to any person, ,whs'n
er rich or poor. II I make any differ
enee il would be on the side OF the op'
pressed. Edmund Burke, whose name
ans go large a space in TIE political and
literary annals OF Great Britain, says
Law 10 bene 6cence acting by rule
And q gres,er than Burke has given u
! the rule "Ar things that We would tha
men should do unto you. do ye also unt'
Them" H. HhoN''
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP ITEMS.
..wn7ENs, OHlo. April l6. 1885.

wn1EKs, OHIo, April l6, 1885.
Ed. SPrRr: There has been good
deal of growing among some OF our
taxpayers at the present condition oi
our political affairs in our vicinity.
Nick Witten left on the Louis A. Sher-
lev to stand pilofs watch.
Mr. Chas S Ferris, OF Hillard, Ohio,
was visi,ing relatives here recently.
The prospects are catering for se-
lect school of the higher grade AZ the
TNden school house. Mss Nota Mad.
den, of Knon, Va, who stands second
to none as au educator, will have the
school in charge. Classes vii! be arrang
ed in the science Of higher edueation
Instruction given in six different Ian
guages il desired. All OF our teacher
are on the list and We have not the leas
doubt be ore this reaches you that IA
school will be under b adway. She pre-
Efers advanced scholars.
Miss Lippenco,t, OF Bsresv'Ile, has re
turned home from visiting relatives o
Miller's Ran.
1t is runored around that one OF OF
Eschool teachers is to be appointed Seao'
Rxsminer II 80, the selection IS
good ope aud it coafd not be biled
better advantage.
We bave been blease'i with sever
Esorms and are puzzled 70 know whia
lone was The Easter storm.
Our church-yar has been treated to
new barbed wire fence which helps Il
appearance of it considerably.
Rob't Garden left on the 18th inst i
D the mountaips.
a L. A. Wftten, an instructor OF no It'll
merit, closed the Tilden school on t
ilth. The school has been compile
success 10 every respect. John klrklal
It and Miss Made Witten carried OIL
!. Ihonor OF being the best spoilers In !
a school. After the candy furnished
the teacher was passed areand several
j. the young ladies brought forth their tire
: in the shape OF pound cakes which "
d enjoyed by all present.
Yours. LITTLE ROSEBUD.
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COCHRANSVILLE ITEMS.
CocgRANsyrLLE, April Is. 1885

CoCHRANsYILLE, April 10, 1000.
Ed SPIu1r: As "Ivy" and Little
Rosebud" seem to miss our part OF the
township we thought we would jot down
a few items for your ever welcome pa
per
Notwithstanding the immense amount
of talking and bandsbaking We have
been obliged to do with our ever genia
and loquacious candidates, we still keep
our vocal organs and right hands intact
and are ready to guide the plow and
hollow .g.e," "haw" Or "whoa," as may
be necessary, whenever the weather will
admit.
Our oldest inhabitants think this win
ter heats all to hold on. They say it is
like the Democratic party, it never gives
mp. =,
The feed in our country is ahout all
used up and stock looks bad, and still
no signs of grass, but We hope change
will soon come.
The wheat is about oil winter killed
A yrest deal of the wheat ground will III
Esowed in oats or planted 10 corn. Bu'
Notwithstanding the discouragements. VI
Istill have some funny things trsnspirins
in our neighhorhood which keep up on
spirits and even make Us smile.
One of the latest was 10 hesr OF ram
pant st. John man turning another po
: lIitical souersault and supporting ss
loon keeper for one oi oar very import
ant minor offices
Our lately inundated and washed ava
town is building up rapidly. The NJ. 1
Church, after two years bard s'ruggl
and some help from the church exter
siJn fund, is now out OF debt and there
fore better prepared to push forward th
work of the Master.
The schools OF our township have
q closed except the Mt. Z.on. The Dire
tors OF that district insist on having seve
. months school for their money, whit
s we think is not always for the best,
It such long terms without a vaca'io
o where the scholars have to 60 ior
distance over muddy roads, are apt
become irksome to both teacher ar
scholars. Learned Directors do the co
trarv, notwithstanding.
70 The ticket nominated on the 6 Civ
3. general satisfaction 10 the Democrats
e This township, we believe, and we pr
ID dict q large majority from old Jacks'
" this fall for the entire ticket. VIDI.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

The knaves in the Ohio Legislature
make great mistake when they cause 10
he circulated over the country that
h,euds of Senatar PENDLEToN tried to
purchsse votes for that gentleman for
senator. No honorable member will ss
sert such. q thing and no living man
Tho knows the Senator. will believe The
talsebood. 1t is an invention OF bis ma
ncious. scoundrelly enemies.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

PsKey,Ekg CLEvELAND's proclsmstlon
Ai,s the hand srabbers blow that settles
shsm the Gre. round. They may 1ast as
vel, understand, without further cefemo
nv. that this Administratioa will not
WAX end permit them to swindte the In
d;.ns or the Government. They have
had their innings snder Republican rule'
and now the interests OF the Govern.
ment and honest people are to be looked
after and carefully guarded.
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Yonrs respectfully,
KNlyALs d RANSOM
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
REGULATOR ever placed Within the rench OF
suffering humanity, trulv is Electric Bit
,ers. Inactivitv Of the Liver, Bilious
ness. Jaundiee, Constipation, Weak Kid
news. or any disease of the urinary or
pans. or whoever requires an appetizer
tonic or mild stfmula,ts will always
find Electric Bitters the best and only
certain cure known. They act surely
and quickly, every bottle guaranteed te
olive entire satisfaction or money refund
ed. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by X
W, Pope.
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Nev Portage Stamp.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-The Third
Assistant Postmaster General is getting
ready to issue new postage stamp, to
be used for newspapers, the postage of
which has been reduced from two cents
TO one cent pound. The stamp will be
of the same general character as the one
now in existence. The reduction OF
newspaper postage goes into effect on
the Lot Of July next.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

Grr. WARnER,s majority OF 1881
vc,es last October in Monroe County
vss the honest vote OF incorruptible
Democrats ami Republicans who knew
him 70 be superior TO J. D. TAYLOR in oil
,h., ooes TO make an honest and useful
pember OF Congress. The majority o.
: 365 in November for CLEvEtASD and
HKrpRlcks stamped the October charge
th., there was fraud IN the vote ant
aoun,. "A being bald fslsehood
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

u,HB Board of Examiners Of Monroe County
viii. hold meetings for the examination
of teachers as follows:
Weodsaeld, Saturday. ApFh 20, 1907
Those desiring certificates OF any grace
must be examined.
Examinations to commence at o'eioch'
Ry order of the Board
aprzl. .S5tl. u. w. hAmsh'"N'
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EseLAsp's troutle with Russia will
afford her an opportunity, much desired
~ the authorities, to withdraw the army
from the Soudan. The expedition to re-
,ieye Khsrtoum and punish the Mabd'
has proved . distressing failure to En-
Gland.
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ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

John p. Spriggs \ Before r u Beard, Justice
vs, of the Peace Of Center
James II. Mckee. township, Monroe county,
Ohio: On the 10th dag Of Asrch said Jus
tice issued an order Of astaohmsnt IN the
above action for the sum Of $50 IS, - s'sc
$25 the probscie cost Of this action. Said
case is set for hearing May ., 1888 as .
o'clock m. IP SPRlddSs PlAnin-
meh2s, ,'S5w3.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

Grx. GRAAr's health is improving
The opinion prevails in New York. out
side OF the circle OF attending physicians
that i Is not cancer, but malignant case
Of liberated sore throat that has afflicted
Me General We hope that the Latter
opiujou 10 correct
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Hon J.r McKinNKY, Of Piqna, was
convicted in the q. S. Court At Cincin-
ps,;. on the l7th inst, Of having recelv'
cd excessive ices for collecting pensions
n was proved that he received SlSo io'
attaining pension OF 100.
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Southern Policy of the Administr-
ton.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 16.-lt is
understood that the policy Of this admin
istration With regard to appointments to
nIaces in the Southern States, that are
now held by &C lored Republicans, VIII
be not to substitute white men tor col
ored Republicans with colcred Demo-
Gratis. who are worthy and capable. ln
accordance, it is said, with this policy
the Postmaster General has just appoint
ed ex-represe nta,ive Tom Hamilton, o
Beaufort, route agent from Beaufort to
Jacksonboro, South Carolina. hsmil
ton was leader of small band OF coloret
men who supported the Hampton gov
or,ment in South Carolina IN 1875.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

BaRRros, President Of Guatamals- was
Killed In battle with the srmy Of San Sal.
vsdor recently, and slnce then peace has
heeu declared between the States OF Cen
sral America.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Henry Yoho Deceased.
rNHE undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator with the vii,
annexsd of the eetate of Henry Yoho late oi
Monroe county deceased.
= Dated this goth day Of April 4. D. 1852
JULIA Y0H0.
APRIL, ,'S5w2 JACob =, iono'
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A private letter received from an OIL
fieer on board the United States Steam
shin Juniata, dated February n. says
!. The Juniata has been az the Pagods
anchorage on the Min river, eight miles
below Foo Chow, for two months, ant
we are unable to move We cannot as
cend because of the shallowness OF tn
river. we cannot descend because to-
mouth of the river rs blockaded by tor
pedoes.' -
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JOINT RESOLUTION.
Amending Secsies 4, Article x. of tie
Constellation relating to the election
Z of 7o1nship 06icers.
Hsalssd by Gs Gsnerl Assembly gflss Sbsts
of Ohio ithree-hfths Of all the members eisotsd
TO each house concurring thersin), That there
be submitted to the electors Of the State on the
second Tuesday Of October. A. d. 1885. prop
nstion 70 amend section four, article tn Of the
Ccnstitusion of the State, % ~ to read - fol-
lows. e. A I. A ~ .&.
Section 4 Township officers shall bs elected
bT the electors Of each township, ut such time.
in such manner, and for such term, not ex-
ceeding three years. - may be provided By
law; but shall hom thsfr offces until their sue
cessors are elected and qualified
The electors desiring, at said election. to vote
IN favor Of the foregoing srrsndment. shsu
have writton or printed on their ballots the
words, "Constitutional amendment, township
ofices-Ye es;, and those who do not favor tho
adoption Of said amendment shall have writ
ten or printed on their ballots the words,
Constitutional amsadnent tovnshiP Oh
W A. D. MARSH. ~
4 Speaker Of The House Of Representatives
II ELMEh WHITE,
II President pro tenn. Of the Ss1ats.
Adopted April 8. 1850.
UNrrEp STATES OF AMERICA. ONO, Z
OrrTCR OF rHe SECRETARY or STATE.
I. James Robinson. Secretary Of State Of
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is true copy Of Joint Resolution
: adopted by the Generai Assembly OF the Stets
of Ohio. on the 9th day Of April. A d. 1855
taken from the original roils faed IN thia Of
fcs. 81 r4fa -
In TESTIMONY wHEREoF, have Beremr
: subscribed my name, and afixet
[sEAL.l my official seal. at Columbus, III
4 Orb day of April. A. D. 1883.
, JAMES T. ROBINSON,
!. I-s - Ss~ssary sf Ssafs.
Aprilti, ,s5m6
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- HyssxsrsrA1rvE HgLh, of Allen Coun-
". hiss been reconstructed bv the Demo-
crats. That is right. Mr. HULL is oae
OF the Democratic members who fosghs
coal oil and spurned oil their offers.
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The trouble on the Is,hmus OF Pana-
us, IN which the United States Marines
tsoh Q hsna TO preserve order and pablle
property, has quieted down.
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THrEvrs and land-erabbers wonld DO
well 10 make themselves scarce. A Dem
ecratic Administration lie sitter then with
tbs shsrpest kind of shsrp pen.
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THr Russians are decidedly anxious
V grspple with the English. The Bear
v,vI not end Il an easy task to hug the
Lion into suhjection. :
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The pastor who can help to put read
ing OF a better quality into home may
thereby change the life OF every member
of the family. Some pastors seem TO
realize the Christian Aduocnte.
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rHr Grand Jury in session at Wheel
inp, West Vs., last week retained 126
indictments
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Hox g. n. PEHDLEroN, Minister 70
Germany, viii take passage for that conn-
tty on the 25th inst.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Benjamin. T MelloH Deceased.
THR undersigned has been appointed and
oralifed as Administrator Of the estate
Of Bel jamin T. Mellott late Of Monroe County,
deceased.
Dated this 18th day Of April A. D. 1885,
aprI4,'S5t MICHAEL BooaHNhS'
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wOOdSho1d
Select School.

THR Spring Term Of this school will lcoa-
/ mencs May 10. 1885, and continue in
session ten weeks. t
The principal promises his ablest efforts for
the advancement of those In attendance,
while the town sferds superior advantages
to any other town in the county. The past
success of this school and its large attend-
apce are Its best recommendations. After
many years experience in CONAN n, graded
and select schools we feel prepared to give
as thorough instruction as can be had At any
of the colleges. Hereafter those desiring .
good practical education can be accommoda-
ted =, the Weods6eld Select schoss.
TU TON.
Higher branches s..................T " U
Common y "
For further particulars call on or address
JAMES A. WATSON. PrTncipol.
nehl0.'S5td Woodstock onio.
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Classes will be formed In any Of the higher
branches to suit the needs Of students.
For further particulars address,
Prof Il. T. MORROW. Nssby, No.,
L. TWINRM. Marietta, Ohio,
Principals,
or Rev. W. 7. GARR0wAY. woodsasld, Ohio
ian6, ,'S5td. ef eay!
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
E.tate of Eliza Algeo, Deceased.

rT,HR undersigned has been appointed ana
qualified as Executor of the estate OF
Eliza Algeo late of Monroe county, deceased,
Dated this f7tb day Of april A. D. 1889.
apr2I ,'S5w3. ROBhhr AL"ho'
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Chester A. Arthur, Lawyer.
New York paper

View York paper.
The intention OF ex President Arthur
to 90 hack to his law hooks and active
practice at the New York bar vas tor
mally announced by thousands OF neatly
printed cards that his old law partners
issued bearing this inscription:
NEw YORK. April Z, 1885
DEAR SIR: On the Is b inst Mr..
Chester A. Arthur will resume the prac-
,ice of the law, and connect himself with
our firm as counsel.
Yours respectfully,
KNlvALs d RANSOM
The lawyers who are to he associated
with him have moved their law books
and briefs into handsome suite OF OF
fices in the Mutual Life building Mr.
Arthu, e own Office will be elegantly d.
tied with soft carpets and furniture up
holstered In dark Turkish leather. Mr.
Arthur, said Lawyer James w. Perry. o
the firm, will resume active relation
with the firm chic dv in the character o
adviser in cases He will 60 futo cour
frequently, but less than the other nem
hers
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THR French snd Chinese have abou'
sopcluded terms Of peace