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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08
N!AsHINGloN, OHIO AND WESTERN K. R.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
FOUR TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEXAE
DRIA AND ROUND HILL
Leave Washington at 8 20 a. Iii. and % p. III.
and Alexandria at o :5S 9. NJ. and 4 "a D. nj. Pass
Lcesburg, going westward ST u 10 p. n. aud
10 p. H., and arrive st Round Hill at % p.
10. and 3 Cd p. M. Leave Round Hill at 45 g..
Il. and 1 SD p. M. Pass Lccsburg, going east.
ward, at 30 n. III. and 2 as p. m, and arrive a:
Alexandria at 3 10 a. Ii. and 25 p M. and n,
Washington at 8 % q. IN. and 35 p M
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Washington at 05 p. L., Alexandria at
10 p. IN. Pass Leesburg, going westward, At
10 40 p. NJ. Arrives at Round Hill at II Do p. III.
s- Passengers from Washington will take the
Wash, Ohio and West'n. cars at the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad station at 9:25 snd 4:25 T.
m and 60 through to Round Hill without change
o. cars.
The 1888 a. III. train from Alexandria aud 1:Oj
pm. train from Round Hill connect at Round HI
with Daily Limo Of Coaches for Snickersvillc, Bei
ryville and Winchester: also with Line of Coachcs
which leave Leesburg daily for Aldo and Middle
burg.
Both trains, Westward, make close connections
at Vienna, with Sisson's Line Of Stages for Fairfax
Court House.
One thousand milo communication tickets bear.
ing two names 800; ono thousand mile tickets,
bearing ali tho names Of family or members OF
firm, $40.
Alexandria, Oct. 81, 1884
s. M. BROPHY. Supt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

JOHN LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPQNT'S SPORTING, MINING an"
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line of celebrated pure old Wkiskies
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey Co.'S. Phila
delphis and Claggetts Baltimore Ales, and Berger
& Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMEE:
Orders promptly attended to and consignment
solicited. myl-r
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jan8-t

A Ia ASTINE-A natural material ana lne
IA only durable finish for walls and ceiiinss'
pure white and variety of beautiful TINS.
Sau, pie card Of tints and prices mailed to any az
dress upon application For sale by
A. A. WARF1ELD,
Successor to Janney & Corj
AMI 1872 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

NOTICE.
We have fitted up in neat and attractive style
and are now occupying as our DRUG STORE AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTORY the Northwest
corner of King and Pitt Streets and to our friends
and the public generally we solicta share of their
patronage. Approaching past favors we intend
by strict attention to our business to merit con-
tinuance of the same. Respectfully
oct2l SUMMEkS & ALLEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08
MEDICINAL.

WILL LORE
HEADACHE
INDIGESTION
BILIOUSNESS
DYSPEPSIA
NERVOUS PROSTRATION
MALARIA
'CHILLS AND FEVERS
TIRED FEELING
GENERAL DEBILITY
PAIN IN THE BACK & SIDES
IMPURE BLOOD
CONSTIPATION
FEMALE INFIRMIIlES
RHEUMATISM
NEURALGIA
KIDNEY AND LIVER
TROUBLES
FOR sale By ALL DROCCISlS
The Genuine has Trade Mark and crossed Red
Lines on wrapper.
TAKE NO OTHER.
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S1E.lMERS.

CTEAMER ARROWSMITH FOR -r-~.
y POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS sEss $50.
Leaves Washington, from eth street wharf. 1T !
n. M. and Alexandria, from foot OF King street.
at s a. III. MONDAYS. THURSDAYS, and SA-
TURDAYS, returning on Tuesdays, Fridays, and
Sundays for all River Landings as far as Nomini
Creek, Currionan, st. Clements Bay and Leonard
town.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
Lcarc Alexandria: 73O $780, $50 1920 aud
1870 A. NJ, 1890 1:3O. 2:30 $50. 4:3O, $50.
and $50 p. N.
Leare Washington: 7:30, $780, 93O 1870 and
11:3O, A. NJ, 1890 100, $50, $50, 4:3O, $3.50,
AMI $50 P. II.
Same schedule on Sundays commencing at $50
a.
For information apply at office 7th st. wharf
Washington, D. c., and at Office foot of King ST..
Alexandria, Va. G. w. RIDLEY, Manager.
]. B. PADGETT, Agent. jc30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

r BRODERS & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR, SALT
AND FISH.
A full line of celebrated pure old Whiskies,
Brandies,, Gin, Rum, &c. Massey Co.'S Philadel.
phia and Claggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger &
Engel's Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James 8. Kirk & Co.'S. Standard
Soap, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consgnments
solicited, Ne. II King street,
my1-tf Aexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08
BJSINE CAKUS
ICE! ICE! ICE!

full supply of NORTHERN ICE, of superior
quality, constantly hand snd for sale wholesale
and retail on the most favorable terms.
Orders left with our drivers, at our office, or by
telephone will receive prompt attention.
Our facilities for delivery by the car load are
unsurpassed in any city.
Packing for country delivery speciality.
F. A. REED & CO.,
isS JauueN.s Wharf.
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J: uE 10 4 %
VIRGINIA MIDLAND IA Il. " 7

THE GREAT THOROUGHFARE
BETWEEN THE
NORTH AND THE SOUTH.
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING 4 DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE,
Between Washington and New Orleans. This
line offers to the travelling public accommoda.
tions and facilities such as cannot be found on
any other line entering Washington.
On and after SUNDAY, April 9Th, 1885, pas
scnger trains will be run rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

DHILIP B. HOOE,
AGENT
Liverpool and London and Globe Fire lns. Co.
NY. Underwriters Agency Fire ms. Co.
Petersburg Savings and 1ns. Co.
Fire and Marine Ins. Co.
Risks taken by these first class companies ST
current rates.
Losses settled promptly an; literally. feb7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

INLAND AND SEABOARD -~,
4 COASTING COMPANY - -.
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOB FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No Stops
The Steamer LADY OF TIE LAX f leaves her
wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at six o'clock p. m. Returns on
alternate days
Single fare, first class, 81; round trip, S1.50.
FOR NEW YORK
STEAMERS Z. G. KNIGHT AND I
JOHN GIBSON nkrrS
every WEDNESDAY, and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY.
The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York with all points West and Northwest and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent
Janneys wharf
J. W. THOMPSON, President.
1416 street,
sep27:tf WASHINGTON, D. G.
CLYDE's STEAM LINE WE KY To
PHILADELPHIA go.
Appointed sailing days from Alexa 4 kl-
ERY TUESDAY and from Philadelpb EVERf
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Fir'
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads.
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. QUICK
time Frequent departures. Through rates ana
through bills Of lading given Insurance at ms
loweat rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandra.
WIN. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
JOHNSON & CO., Wash. & Georgsn'
jan8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Y. GEO. B. COCHRAN

Il ARLOW BROS.
ii
WHOLESALE
rEOCERS. GENERAL COM IN ISIS On
MERCHANTS AND
Dealers in
WINE AND LIQUORS.
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SOLICITED,
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AID
VANCES ON GOODS IN STORE.
AGENCY OF LAFLIN & BANDS SPORTING,
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER Pc
COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE
N. W. cor. Cameron and Royal cts.
mhtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08
PROFESSIONAL.

r AIDES LIGHT WEIGHT SUMMER HOS1E-
IL ry, made of the best Egyptian Yarn. Price
is cents M. ADAMS,
mv6 ct SO King St
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q. Ell 9 b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

1907 GREAT InD-
1000 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1910
TO The NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

to which would invite their attention.
sp24-2ws Mrs. F. Il. SWAlNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-08

r AM NOW OFFERING A PURE LINEN
i Bosom Reinforced Shirt made and finished
we'll at $2.7O half dozen, unlaundried, and
.$375 laundried. Call and see them at
- ADJ AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12
lSNEr(,tDMf, CHINESE.
The Cuitrd states Court Takes IL Rattle,
Bold stand.

The dispute regarding the disposition OF
the twenty-five Cinnamon, >nu.slcd from
British Columbia, was brought to a close
ut Seattle on the 9TH, by summary action
on the part Of the United States aut,o,i.
ties. !, wilt be remembered that the Chi.
naNen were to.nd some months ago on a
rock in the straits OF Fuca, where they had
been abandoned by The n,as,eroi Il >cl,oou.
cr, who had tried to >nugsle them into
the United States. They were brought
before the United States Commissioner,
and the Marshal WAS ordered to escort
| them back to British Columbia The au.
thorties OF that province refused to re.
ceive them withou, the payment of $50
per head, the tax required by the Canadian
law. The Marshal accordingly returned
with them and they have since been con.
fined il the /, ni,el States Penitr,tiarv n,
McNeilrs island. Cn Monday last they
! were brought before the United States
! Court there, and Judge Greene Instructed
! United Marshal George to escor, them
across the boundary line. aud leave them
! in British Columbia, without regar, to the
f, protest of the British Columbian ai,,hori-
; ties Marshal Genrsc accordingly took
them tp >ani;,hnoo. a town near the
boundary line and then escorted them
across the 'iuc, and two miles into Ianad,
territory. They were turned loose there
having previously been supplied with pro.
visions for several days. The hea'hcns
started at once for New Westminster, hav.
ing no desire to return to the United States
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12
THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS.
! incubation an the General Result tine
Adjournment Of Parliament.

LONDON, December 0.-Thc returns re-
ceived up to this afternoon show the cleo
ton of 334 Liberals, c+S Conservatives and
81 NationaIists. The estimate OF the final
results of the election gives coalition llo'
rics and Parncllites) majority OF ten over
the Liberals. Apart from the Parnel!ites
the Liberals have majority Of u. The
Irish Conservatives, headed by Mr.. Lewis
are forming an Irish party independent OF
Mr.. Parnell. Mr.. Burt replaces Mr.. Law
SON as leader of the local opt;onists.
The Cabinet will meet ON Monday next
The Dm1r .Nr,"< says it learns on high
authority that the Government has aoan.
doned the policy Of conciliatins ParneI'
and will endcavor to form coalition win
the Wings to resist Parnell. Unless Glad
stone moves vote OF want O, confidence
in the Government, the new Parliament
will Immediately adjourn until fcDruary
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12

BCLts.ARIA'S REJ ECTlON,
Prince Alexander Refuses to Accept Ser
Was Peace Terms.

BELGRADE, Dec. o.--King MILAN has
tclcgraphed to Queen Natalie that the
forty eight hours have expired in which
Prince Alexander was to have replied to
the terms of peace proposed by Scrvia,
but that no reply has been received. 'rh,
Government, in 4 note to the Porte, ad-
mits the suzerainty of she Sultan over
Bulgaria, but says that military cxigencic>
co,npe! Servia to treat directly with Prince
Alexander.
Prince .\cSandcr has tclcsraphett the
Porte that, knowing nothing of the pro
cccdings Of the conference of the Balkan
question, he is unable to decide on course.
OF action respecting Bulgaro- Roumelian
affairs, without having the assistance OF
the views of the National Assembly re.
garding the situation. He proposed to de
fer the settlement Of the matter until Feb
ruarv.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12
Display of United States Troops.

\ Salt Lake dispatch of the 7th inst.
says: Battery d, Fifth Artillery, arrived
here to day at II a. IN. Five companies
from Fort Douglass awaited them at the
depot and escorted them to the camp.
three miles out ON the bench. \ binding
snowstorm prevailed all day. The military
display attracted crowds, which stood sui
lenly by without Il Syn. AS the band
reached the corner OF the Temple block
they struck up lively air, which con
tinucd until they passed that and the Ti.h-
ing block. General McCook was at the
head Of the column with his staff. Their
flags were flying, and the magnificent ac
coutremcnts OF the battery made grand
and pleasant sight. The battery com
prises four guns and seventy :nen under
Major Rawlcs. The city is absolutely
tranquil, and everybody is housed from the
storm.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12
No. 50.

intended to recommend any attempt to
rival the great European powers in the
creation Of Il powerful navy The changes
which have rapidly occurred by diminu-
ton Of the relative resisting power Of dc
tensive armor Of ironclads, and bv the in
creased efficiency OF modern artillery.
which Oh the whole has gained in comp,-
tition, suggests that we should not At pres.
ent cnte, into the creation OF armore,:
vessels. In the questions that bcscts this
subject until they have reached Il solution.
We should content ourselves with adding
but sparinyly to our navy. But what we
do add should be the very best that science
or experience can indicate. This prudcn-
tial view is reinforced by the considerations
that the annual expense of maintainin.
war vessels bears an important proportion
to the original cost Of constructing per-
n,anent Notifications and providing ali
ample supply Of the best modern artillery.
In the latter the annual cost OF ,nainte-
nance is inconsderable. Nearly the whole
expenditure is in the original outlay of
construction. Ii we do not make the eN-
pcnditurc now whic!! is necessary to pro-
vide for our scacoast defense, ant: while we
have Il surplus and have no need to levy
new taxes, we certainly will be compelled
to make these expenditures when we have
! no larger surplus in the Treasury. To
leave our vast interests dcfenseless in or.
f3t fn Iva, ~.
sumers would be :: solctism. The present
time is peculiarly favorable tor proviein.
for this great natural necessity, too long
neglected. Not only does the surplus in
this great public want Wit, ut laying new
burdens ON the people, but the work can
now be done at Il much low y cost than
has ever before been possible. Defensive
works would consist almost entirely OF
steel and iron. These materials can now
l,e had at unprccedcntly low prices. The
vast supply Of the machinery OF labor
called into existence by the great vicissi-
tudes Of iron and steel industries offers it.
self to our service. We should have the
satisfaction OF knowing that while we arc
availing ourselves Of supplies which would
ordinarily l,c unattainable, We arc setting
in motion important industries and giving
. employment to labor in period of de.
preston with the encouragement and guar.
an,ee Of work perhaps by the Government
! itself, furnishing the plant. The inventive
genius Of our people would be applied to
t the creation Of new means and improved ma.
5 chinery, and establishments would sprin.
into existence capable Of supplying all oI
. the National wants and rendering us com.
: plctcly independent Of all other countries
!, in respect to the means of National dc.
. tenses. cndeavorcd to impress thcs.
ideas upon Mr. Randall the last time had
the pleasure Of seeing him.
E With highest regards to Mrs. Carlisle
i. and YOURSELF ! remain, very truly yours,
- S. ]. Tl1pEN.
~~~~~~~~~>-~~~~--~~~---~~
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
The Most Important Recommendations
Made by the Secretary.

The annual report az the Secretary Of
War, Just issued, shows that the expendi.
lures OF appropriations Tor the fiscal year
ending June 80. 1855, we're $4sSs1 900, OF
which $c,o,3,ooo was for salaries and con.
tingent expenses, $,,754,ooo for the Army
and Military Academy, $I5,t64,ooo Tor
public works and river and harbor i'm.
provements, and $4,Sso,ooo for miscella-
ncous. The ahe'~. figures l44-ude $51o,-
600 credited to tho subsidized Pacific Rail.
roads for the transportation during 1855
and prior years. For the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1854, the expenditures were $751;.
10000, Of which only T,,:4S,ooo was for
public works. The estimate for the fiscal
year ending June, 1886, amounts to $751;.
$4,000, which the Secretary Of War re-
duces to the following amounts: Salaries
and contingent expenses, $,,osS,ooo; mill
tary establishments, army and military
academy, $:5,6Soooo; public works, in
cluding river and harbor Improvements
$l6,466, 900 j; miscellaneous, S4.ooo,tx)o
total, SIS, ,664 900. The report speaks ~
the operations Of the troops in Oklahom:
and Arizona at some length, and cites Tho
fact that Lieutenant. General Sheridan i
now Investigating in person as 10 the con
| dition OF affairs in the latter Territory
! The Secretary concurS IN the rccom,ncn
| dalions OF General Sheridan Of conccn
tratiny troops and putting large garrison
! in the vicinity OF large cities, aud the ;adi
ton Of two companies and two majors ,t
, each regiment OF infantry.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12
THE GENERAL. OF THE: ARMY.
4 southern scheme to Elevate General
Hanr"ck TO that ONicc.

Some talk has been started lately 1t
Washington about re-es'ab'iShiny the ranl;
OF General o. the Army. making Lieu
tcnant.t;eneral Sheridan General, and Ma.
ior .(icnerai Hancock Lieutenant. General.
rs the case usually is, the ncws-nlonYcrs
have got the cart before th,. horse. The
only thing OF the kind is !. scheme which
originated witt, certain Southern members,
with whom General Hancock is 4 hero, to
make Genera! Hancock the General OF the
Army. \ part OF this design is to make
General Sheridan take Il back scat South
crn men claim that Hancock, like Nc.
Clcl!and, made civilized war on them,
while Sheritlan--thc man who promised
that he would ravagc the valley Of Nir.
ginia until a crow would not fly across i:
without carrying his rations with him
did not. 1t is not likely that this will b.
carried out, although since General Grants
death it is not utterly improbable. Ger.
tain army officers are opposed to it, but
others, on practical and not sentimental
grounds, think there should be General
of the Army.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-12-12

The annual report OF the New York
Chamber Of Commerce shows falling of
in foreign trade OF that port during the
year compared with last year Of over $97,'
100000. The falling off at all ports Of the
United States within the same period i:
but SIo7, $4,000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-27
3 GRATZ BROWN.

1t is strange how soon noted men drop
out OF public observation. At one time
B Graf Brown was ons OF the most talked
about men in America. Now, until his
death caused people to speak OF him for u
day again he probably hsd not been men.
toned half doz- IL tunes in as many years.
BE wss born at Frankfort, in the blre
Grass region, in 1926.
he graduated at Yale College, and went,
a handsome, gallant Young Ken'uckisn to
ST. Louis in 1850. He began to practice
law, but WA elected to the Missouri LegiS,
lature in lS52 and re elected for a number
Of years. Though a native of Kentucky
and q Democrat, he Was a pronounced
nri,slavery man. He made the fret anti.
speech ever delivered in a Southern Legis'
laturs. BE did it at the peril OF his life
and with the seemingly certain p'oapect
that he was thereby sacrificing all his poll.
tical hopes for the future. But It was this
very act Of his lite that really made him
noliticAlly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-27
MARTINS FERRY,

Now after an idleness OF thirteen months
there is an almost certain prospect that
the Buckeye Glass Works will resume
operations. Yesterday oil day the men
held council among themselves in their
nall on the corner of Fifth and Hanover
streets, and the result Of their labors-a
revised list-was presented 10 the man
sgers last night. 1t now lies with the
manager5 10 say whether or not this plant
shall be put into operation or not, and the
probabilities are that their answer will be
yes"
Christmas was a very dull day in Mar.
tins Ferry. All seem 10 have enjoyed a
turkey dinner as usual, although many Of
our citizens are and have been for several
months, out OF employment. There was
40 unusual scarcity Of drunkenness, in fact
not so much as was formerly usual on
"pay.days,
Yesterday John Meyers, the tramp who
was arrested on Thursday for disorder
aad theft, was fined SIS ana costs, in de.
fault OF which he was remsnded 10 ja,l.
The shoes on his person when arrested
we're identified as the property of Thomas
Mesrs, and were stolen from his store on
Washington street.
Miss Flora Wallace, of East Liverpool,
is the guest Of MISC Mary Davidson, Of
Tenth street.
Mr.. Nathan Beazel, Of Bellsire, was 10
town yesterday calling on Uncle Peter
Bea1el, who is seriously i'll.
On Christmas night q party OF young
folks speut q very pleasant evening ut the
residence OF ]. R. Shrode in Clark's ad.
dition.
The light of The blast furnace is indeed
pleasant, and Illuminated this old town up
in several ways, as it has not been liz up
in the past two years.
The Iowa Giants at tbs Excelsior rink
drew we'll last night and we're a real curl
osity.
1t is reported that Miss Laura Lewis
aud Chick Brsnigsn were married on
Christmas. We hope it Is 30, and extend
to them our heartfelt good wishes.
Tomorrow night q temperance meeting
will be held in the Bap,ist church. The
meeting is intended to arouse sentiments
in favor OF q lodge OF Good Templars.
The Lima mill was 10 have resumed
work tomorrow, bat will be unable to DO
80 on account Of a slight breakage in the
machinery.
Mr.. Cudbert Hesiey. a brother Of John
Hesley, of this place. died at his home in
Bellsire on Friday, Of congestion Of the
brain. BE wa e. years old and We'll knwor
in this peighborhooi.
Mr.. J. A. Gaver, Of Cleveland. o., is in
town. he is interested in the building OF
w~aterworks and ia here on such business
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-12-27
politically.

Ee founded the St. Louis Democrat, and
it was the only s~nti.slavery paper in a
southern STATE. Te entered the Kansas
conflict on the free State side, His life at
this time was one strain Of excitement and
danger.
In 1863, Graft Brown called the first
Republican convention ever held in q slave
State, which Missouri then was. Carl
Schurz and be worked together. AT the
beginning of the wal he raised q regiment
for the northern army. aud became a brig
adler general. In 1863 he was a candi'
date for United States Senator, He took
ground in favor OF the Immediate freeing
OF the slaves, and once more a tempest
arose. After a long and bitter struggle he
was elected.
Ate. the war be was n OF the hrst to
favor the enfranchisement Of ex-Conteder-
ate soldiers, and ono more encounter q
storm. He rode it in safety, and was
elected Governor Of Missouri in 1870.
In 1872 he was a candidate for Vice
President on The Greeley ticket; this was
the most prominent event Of his life. Since
then he mas taken no part in politics ex'
cept a stand in favor Of the Prohibition
temperance party. His private business
in the legal profession occupied all his
time. He vas one Of the scundest rail-
road lawyers in the country.
He died unexpectedly at his home at
hirkwood, No, near 81. Louis.
Mr.. Brown left q widow aud min, chill
dreu, we'll provided tor. Considering his
power of brain and body, he was yet young
to die. he was one Of the strong men Of q
stormy time.