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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
New suits.

Among the suits recently 6led in
the circuit court are:
H. b. Claf1iD g. Co., VS.. Phoenix
Insurance Company, Of Brooklyn, New
York, for $4,000; same against the
Phoenix, OF Hartford, for $4,000.
August Bernheimer & Bauer VS..
the Germania fire insurance company,
for $4,000.
1t is said the above suits are on
policies of the Famous dry goods COM
paly, assigned to the above firms,
Frank Sweatman VS.. j. +. Baum
for $4,000 damages, which Sweatman
claims he sustained at the time a por-
ton of a wall fell on him.
Frank Clneo VS.. T., N. O. u J.. rail-
road, for damages fixed at $4,000,
which plaintiff claims he sustained by
being carried by Halpin's station, hay
ing bought a ticket for that point.
Achille BIrcatta VS.. Thomas Rigby,
$40 worth of marble.
Mrs. NJ. E. Beck VS.. L., N. o. s. #:
railraad. This is an ejectment suit,
involving the possession Of a small
tract of land on the line Of the road
north Of Glass bayou. damage fixed
at 800, and rent at forty dollars per
month since the road was built.
Geo. p. LaBarre VS.. Wharf and Land
Copmany, salary as secretary Of the
company; amount $3.50.
Leila E. Donnallan VS.. T. M. Smedes,
on a note for $1,000.
James A. Futch VS.. L.. N. o.. s. 7. r,
r., for s465, said to be due plaintiff fol
cross ties.
Thos. Rigby VS.. M. E. Hamer and :.
d. Mitchell, on note 1888; same vs.
Me. Hamer, on note $I.70O.
Mary L. Roberts vs.. Phoenix Insnr
ance Company, for amount Of policy
$1,000.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02


About o'clock Is6t eYe1i14
came an animated ring 81 the teI
~ ahs editorial room 81 the @. II.
nonnclng that an accident had
CURED Ct Mr. S. Spenglers min
requesting that q reporter be sent
Immediately. Within B few NINA
reporter was on hand and found
doors Of the factory CLOSED, bnt
soon bid TO enter and
his surprise found himself
the midst Of q circle Of forty or fff4 81
the employees Of the works, and 10
centre Of the circle stood Judge John
w. Lawns, and to his right Nj. Henri
@. Pencil, bookkeeper Of the facioFF.
The entrance of the reporter gave rise
to q general laugh. and he realized that
he had been sold, bnt knew there
something up which would reward hin
with an item. Judge Lawns.
soon as quiet was restored, asked
that the roll Of The factory be Called
and forty-one employees Of all depart.
ments answered 10 their names. The
Judge then addressed himself to the
assemblage, saying he had learned that
Mr.. Harry G. Pencil, a popular friend
not only Of each Of the ~foFtY-one
present but of himself, was about to
depart for st. Paul, MINI, 20 embark
In business there. and after dwelling
upon the course and department Of the
gentleman during his BOiourn
among us, addressed himself III
a feeling manner TO MT. PEN
nell and told him that bis many
friends and feIlow-w0rkmen on EheeVe
of his departure from them desired "a
tender him a simple tribute Of their
esteem and regard, and begged him e
receive It In the same spirit that e
was rendered, at the same time pre-
senting q handsome and valuable
watch chain and lOcket, containing the
picture Of his beloved wife and little
son. Mr.. Pencil received the token
with becoming mOdesty and IA 4 feM
words assured his friends Of his TeG
rocation cf feeling and esteem. The
locket was appropriately inscribed
with his name and the line "from your
fellow-workmen, March 81, 1886
Henry G. Pencil has been with ~.
SpengIer since 1881, and has made
many warm friends among the bust.
ness men Of this city, as well as among
the employees Of the big works where
he has kept books. He goes to Sc
Paul to accept aposition in the whole.
sale paint and drug house of Macs
Brothers 81 Cater.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
suIt AaaInat Ex-sherIff 80.

suit A.UluoL EA~8U-EU Bonn
MessFs. Mnler. Smith s Hlfseh, at.
torneys for Mr.. n. Wolf, fled the
papers with the circuit clerk yesterday
in a suit for damage BY failure to per-
form his duty as the law requires
against ex.Sheriff Beck, tn the sum Of
$4,000 and interest on that amount for
three years. When the Mississippi
Valley Bank failed in 1883, Mr.. Wolf
fled an attachment against Mr.. Geo.
M. Klein's half interest in the steamer
Issaquena. Sheriff Beck was absent
from the city at lifetime and his depu-
ty, who received the papers in the case,
said he would consult with Beck's
attorneys, and delayed service two
days. In the meantime Mr.. Bonelli
had sworn out an attachment against
the anne property and had a constable
make service before Mr.. Beck's deputy
had finished consulting his attorney,
and the result was Mr.. VOLTS attach
ment was too late to secure him the
amount Of his claim against Mr.. Klein
and his bank. He now brings this suit
to recover from Mr.. Beck the money
which his deputies direlection Of
duty had caused him to loose
by making the seizure in time to Sc
cure his claim. He at the time of filing
the papers offered an indemnifying
bond in any amount to the sheriff, but
it was Of no avail and did not expedite
matters.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02


An Old Shofkags Question Settled.
rORr GfBsoN. March 80. 1885.
Special Correspondence 81 Commercial Herald.
A special meeting Of the board Of
supervisors Of Claiborne county took
place TO day. It's object principally was
In regard TO the deficit Of the treas
urer as reported in January last. Il
will be remembered that on Wednea-
lay morning, january 9Th, 1886, our
citizens were startled with the rumor
that the safe containing the county
funds had been forced and that ave or
six thousand dollars had been made
away with. A policeman on his rounds
found the p~ostofice open where the
money was kept. the safe door open
and some money scattered on the floor,
while a goOdly pile was exposed to
view in another part Of the safe.
Prompt investigation by the board Of
supervisors then In session showed
that $9.760,90 was missing. OF this
amount $4,524.12 belonged in the town,
ship school fund, and this investiga-
ton also revealed the fact that this sum
had not been accounted for In several
years and has been the bone of conten-
ton between the board Of supervisors
and bondsmen Of the ex-treasurer. The
board Of supervisors, by a special leg
islative act, were authorized to settle
with the bondsmen who had fatty re-.
fused to settle for only a part Of the
shortage, to-wit: $5.l36.78-l00. the
original amount claimed to have been
robbed from the safe and claimed by
them as the only amount due by them
in course Of law and reason. They
also claimed no liability for the short
age Of the school fund, as the board
should have ascertained by veri6cation
that this money was deficit some years
ago. This offer was rejected by the
board and suit was contemplated fol
the whole amount, $4,000 de.
felt. The ex-treasurer claims that The
amount missing lie only &9,l98.80
Our people were considerably stirred
up over the matter. Petitions were
circulated, meeting though with bui
little popular favor, to compromise th,
matter. Finally. at this special meet
ing, it was agreed by the board to &C
cept from the bondsmen $780,
the original amount rendered by tn
bondsmen. OF this account $4,000
to be cash and balance in two annua
payments, bearing s per cent interest
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
AFRAUD.

To Whom It May concern--Dedl-
Gated to our colored Friends Es-
pecialiy.
AS we learn that there is an alleged
agent in the city for the purpose Of
collecting the bank books Of the de-
funct FTeedman's Bank, we deem it
a duty due our colorel friends to pub
fish the following from the Shfeye-
port Daily Times Of the 18th as a mat
ter Of precaution 1T is understood
from several parties that a man, alleg-
ing to be an agent Of the defunct
Freedman's bank, arrived in the city
yesterday for the purpose of collecting
the books held by depositoTs with 2
view Of making a final settlement"
Of their claims. 1t is only necessary
to remind the parties interested who
were robbed by Republican thieves
that they should not indulge in expec-
tation of dividends. The money re-
naming in the bank when it collapsed
eleven years ago has been squandered
by Republican leeches. Within the
past ten days Capt. McKenna, post
master, has had returned from Wash
ington several books forwarded by de-
positors to the comptroller Of the cur
rency, created a commissioners BY act
of congress to settle the Freedman's
bank business. The books were re-
turned because they were not received
in Washington before May, 1885, the
time fixed by law for the presentation
of claims for dividends. Under the
Republican law the depositors are de-
barred. The Freedman's bank, an in.
stitution organized for lawful robbery
has no money left to send agents
throughout the land to collect books
and make settlements. The past il
full of sad experience and the coloret
man who permits himself to be thf
victim Of rascality cannot expect sym
pathy.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Mesers. SwItzer. Newwitter & Co..
--Their Late Purchase.

Mesers. SwItzer, NewWitter B. Co.
--Their Late Purchase.
The enterprising house Of MesSrs
Switzer, NeWwitter s. Co., comprising
the well known and popular business
men, Messrs. Simon Switzer, Joseph
Newwitter, Julius Hoerner and d. j.
0'Keefe, has since its establishment,
six years since, assumed FIRST rank
among the business institutions of the
city; they are known both far and wide
as among the largest and most liberal
dealers in dry goods and all the
branches of that line. The almost
phenomenal success of this house, in
the wholesale and retail trade, has en-
abled its proprietors to keep fully
abreast Of the times and to
meet the increasing demands Of their
trade, which now extends over North
ern Louisiana and all parts Of Missis-
sippi. With ample capital and expert
enced men in charge Of all its depart
mentsLemOraclng dry goods, clothing,
gents furnishing goods, notions,
carpets, shoes, etc, its successful
career Is assured. They are large buy
ers from first hands, while much OF the
finer goods Of their stock is imported
direct by the house.
AS an evidence of their confidence
in the future Of our Historic City"
on yesterday they purchased from Mr..
T. j. Brennan, ST., the handsome
building 1873 Washington street, now
occupied by the firm, for $18,0 900 cash.
The building is especially adapted to
the trade, being l25 feet deep,
with an Z OF twenty-three feet
and fronts forty-fve feet on Washing
ton street. 1t is an iron front, three
stories, and is virtually 1reproof
Taken altogether 1t is one Of the mosl
desirable in the city, and was built BY
Messrs. SchaFff Bros, some years since
being especially designed for the dry
goods trade.
Vicksburg and her citizens are TO b
congratulated upon the great success
Of this house, while we gladly extend
our best wishes for the future Of the
firm.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Mani Robbers.

A mail bag with contents riaed was
found on the banks, near the town OF
Rolling Fork Sunday morning. A
number Of private and registered let
tiers were found, all Of which had been
cut open and contents extracted. The
bulk of the mail found was from
Leland and Arkansas City. No clue
has as yet been had to the perpetrators
OF the deed.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
CURE FOE PILES.

Piles are frequently proceeded by a
sense Of weight in the back. loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some af-
lection of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times, symptoms Of
Indigestion are present, as fatulency,
u~neasiness Of the stomach, etc. A
moisture, like perspiratiOn, producing
a very d~isagreeable itching, after get
ting warm, is a very common atten-
dant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once to the application
of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected,
absorbing the Tumors, allaying the
intense itching, and affecting a per-
manent cure. Price, 50 cents. Adj
dress, The DIR. BosankO Medicine Co,
Plqua, Ohio. Sold by G. G. Reynolds
& Co.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Bill For Federal Courts at Vlcks-
burg.

Bill For Federal Courts at Vlcks-
burg.
Mr.. Catchings introduced the fol.
lowing bill: To provide for holding
terms Of the United States Courts at
Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives Of the
United States OF America in Congress
assembled, That the counties Of Tuni-
ca, Coahoma, Bolivar, Washington,
Sunhower, Sharkey, Issaquena and
Warren shall constitute a part Of the
Northern Judicial District Of Missis-
sippi, and shall be known as the west
ern division of said district; and courts
for the transaction of business per-
tanning to the persons and property in
said western division shall be held at
the city of Vicksburg on the first
Mondays Of January and July in each
year, and shall be held for four weeks,
or SO long as business may require.
Sec. 2. That the said court to be
held at Vicksburg as provided in sec
ton one Of this act shall be possessed
of and shall exercise all the powers
and jurisdiction now possessed or ex
ercised, or which may hereafter be
granted to or exercised, by the courts
In said district now held at Oxford
and Aberdeen, respectively; and for
the purpose of exercising the jurisdic-
ton herein conferred the said western
division shall be a separate Judicial
district; and all laws regulating and
defining how suits against persons or
property located or, found in judicial
districts shall be brought shall be ap-
plicable to and govern the bringing OF
suits in said division; and all laws
touching the removal Of causes from
State courts to United States courts
shall apply to said court hereby es-
tablished.
Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty
Of the clerks of the courts
now held at Oxford and Jackson, on
on demand Of either party to any suit
now pending in either Of said courts.
and properly belonging to the coart at
Vicksburg, to make out and certify a
copy OF the record and proceedings 10
such suit, aud to transmit the same to
the clerk Of said court at Vicksburg,
who shall enter said cause on his
docket, and the same shall be pro.
ceeded with as il it had been originally
brought in said court. The fees fol
such transcript shall be paid by the
party applying for the same.
Sec. 4. That the marshal and clerk
Of said northern district of Mississippi
shall appoint deputies. who shall re,
side at Vicksburg and act as marsha
and clerk Of said court.
Sec. S. That the United States shall
not be at any expense in providing fol-
a building or room for the holding o.
the terms Of said court.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Farewell Sermon.

Rev. Mr.. Ayres, founder and rector
Of st. Mary's Episcopal church, having
accepted a position as rector OF a par
ish at Cairo, Ill, has resigned his posi-
ton here and will tonight preach his
farewell sermon. His place here will
be filed by Bishop Adams and DR..
SAMSON until Bishop Thompson can
supply the vacancy permanently, which
will not be unnecessarily delayed. Mr..
Ayres has reason to be proud Of his
work in VicksbuTg. Not a year
ago he came to Vicksburg under
instructions from Bishop Thompson,
found a number Of our best colored
people banded together for the pur-
pose Of establishing an Episcopal par
ish here. He met them and soon for
INFLATED plans for their organization
and the erection Of the beautiful St.
Mary's church which nov ornaments
Grove street and is the pride Of a
strong and popular parish Of colored
Episcopalians. Mr.. Ayres has made
many friends here, both white and
colored, and we wish him success
wherever he may 60.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

THE New Orleans States, Of Tues
day, says: Abraham Lowenthal. who
was tried yesterday in section r
criminal court, charged with willful
and corrupt perjury in the case Of f.
j. Ford, ct ais, was found guilty
After the evidence was all in and the
case argued, the jury retired TO delhi
crate, and returned into court just
seven minutes after with a verdict of.
guilty. This makes three Of the par-
urers convicted. There are four more
to be tried yet.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Even Il You Buv Z Dozen

common porous plasters which you can get for
q song at any OF 1.-THE Cheap John drugglsts-yOu
have merely thrown away your money, FOR one
BensOn's Capclne Plaster is worth them all The
reason is this;-Bens0n's Is the only porous
plaster In the market that Is honestly and skill
fully made, and scientifically medicated. 9th
eIs are no more than nominal limitations OF Ben
sons. They are cheap because they possess
' mabie. The latter are prompt TO act, pleas
ant to wear, and cure In i few hours ailments
which others VIII not even relieve. 'Ihe public
are especially warned against s0.called "pApsl
MASTERS rs Worthless afiielas Intended "a de-
ceive Ask for Bena0n's and look for the Three
realsH trademark aud tie word 'eanolne' cut
IN the centre.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

THE present site Of Greenville seems
to be doomed TO 60 in the river. as the
rapid encroachment Of the stream
would indicate. The Delta Review Of
the 9th says: Tuesday evening q very
bad cave occurred in the north end of
town. Mr.. Head lost about one-half
of an old store building which waa
undermined and carried beforeit could
be moved. This is the first and only
house we have ever heard Of Gazing III
the river.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Death Of Mary steIIa HoesIey.

Little Mary Stella HosSley, "god
mother" OF the Constitution engine,
w, H. Hossley, (which was
named after her father, an
old and honored member Of that COM
pany) aged seven years, three months
and nine days, died at the residence Of
her mother Mrs. Mary Hossley, at 1870
o'clock last evening, and will be buried
this afternoon; the funeral to proceed
from the residence, corner Of Main and
Farmerkstreets, at four and from st.
Paul's church at 4:S0 O'Clock. The
friends of the family and members OF
Constitution FIRE company are cordially
invited to attend. This beautiful aid
bright little girl was the pet and pride
Of the Constitution fire company, and
in memory Of her the engine will be
draped in mourning to-day and placed
in front Of the engine house as the
funeral COrtege passes to and from the
church.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Kuunq at Aroola.

From a gentleman who came down
from Leland on the Mississippi Valley
railroad yesterday, VIZ learn that a
negro man by the name Of Nelse Rus
ton, killed d white man by the name
Barkston on julius Thompson's planta-
ton near Arcola, in Washington
county last Friday. They were at a
.log rolling" when the difficulty oc-
enrFed. NO further particulars we're
had:
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

Hon. D. D. Haynie, Of Salem, Ills,
says he uses DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup in his family, with the
most satisfactory results. in all cases
of Coughs, Colds and Group, and rec
ommends it in particular for the little
ones. Sample bottles free at 9. G.
REYNOLDS s. Co.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
-rha Board 81 supervIsore.

The law heretofore has required the
board OF supervisors to meet on the
first Monday succeeding adjournment
of the circuit court. but by a recent
act Of the legislature this law was
changed SO as to require meetings Of
the board on the first Monday in each
month, A number Of persons came to
the city yesterday to attend a board
meeting, not knowing Of the change
In the law.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
A STATEMENT
ArrANrA. en-. January 2. e

ATLANTA, GA, January Y, 1851.
Emerging from 3 severe and long spell d
phoId fever, / discovered that the fever hadss
tied in my right leg. which caused II to swell T.
an enormous size, remaining SO Qults three
years, resisting all treatment. A small ulcer
finally made its appearance a little above
ankle which refused to heal to any and IN
ternal application and the use Of the most
blood poison remedies.
The ulcer continued to enlarge, frequently 4
charging, perhaps, as much as d cupiuI u p
matter per day. The size or the ulcer was
two inches in diamter, extending TO 3 dentA
near the bone. At one time it appeared
the flesh in all contiguous parts, would
become q running sore, as its peculiarly
spotted and unnealrhy condition eleagly ha
ted, and It was intimated thatr might loas
lex. Ny condition becoming 50 %erItleal. and
ulcer enlarging 50 rapidly, We sent for Pr
DromgOole, who made thorough examination
and SAID that the flesh on myleg lor az lnell
around the sore would soon slough % i
remedlea; that / must have my leg band
daily and commence the use Of p. RB.
acted according to his instructions.
AFTER nslne The second bottle the ulcer as
fresh and healthy andeommenced Sealing
eonsInnsa e use B, b. B., and to the great
ton,shmenl and satisfaction Of myself
fgIenax Gle ulcer continued % heal rafid
E nav entirely vel asd B am attending IS ms
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
The Testimony Of 3 Physioian.

James Beecher, MD, or SigouFney. Ic2
says; For several years ! have been using
Cough Balsam, called DIR. VIM. HALLS Bal
SAM FOR THE LUNGS, and In almost every
case throughout my practice 1 have had entlas
success. have used and prescribed hnnareds
Of bottles since the days Of my army pracliee
1859, when / was surgeon 81 HosptafNo Z
Louisville, KY
For sale BY al druggists.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
no Oonsumptlves,

or those with weak lungs, splitting OF
blood. bronchitis, or kindred affections
III throat OF lungs. send 10 cents In
stamps for DR.. r. v. Pierce's treatise
on these maladies. Address the doc
Tor. Buffalo, n. Y. G
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
Marrled.

Mr.. R. J. Hastings, who merchan-
discs on the cemetery road just north
Of the city limits and Mrs. Louise
Hartman, a popular young lady Of this
city, were united in marriage last
evening at the residence of Mrs. Mary
lloyd, the brides aunt, by Rev. Mr.,
Cummins. A number of the friends
Of both the contracting parties were
present to congratulate them in their
happiness. The presents were numer-
GUS and many Of them elegant.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
seoretary lamar sam unweII.

WAsHINGToN. March 3l.-Secretary
Lamar's son said this afternoon that
his father would not be able to be out
for some days yet, although there Is
nothing dangerous IN his presens con-
dition. a severe cold, contracted
some days ago. has settled In his head
and lungs, which causes severe cough.
ing. His son said at one time the sec.
rotary was In great danger Of pneu-
monia, but that danger. he thinks. Is
now passed. He, however. suffers
greatly from pain In bis head.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

THE owners Of the property had the
tree cut down yesterday upon which
Villarosa was hung.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

THE Monroe Bulletin says: Every
paper along the line Of the VI,
5. s. r. r. r., west Of Monroe. express
the regret that business does nos us
tify the railroad running its accomoda.
tlon trains after April Isl.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's Ca.
tarFh Remedy. Price so cents. Nasal
Injector free. For sale by Hardaway
& Cassell
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. For sale by Hardaway
& Cassell. /
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-02
BARB WIRE
1000 Spools.

7Wsshburn Y Moens 2 aud 4 pointed timex sci
q lvanized B Irb Wtrt. For sale by ~