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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-01-04

TTTARTED - AN ACTIVE MAN ON
wv woman IN every oountv 10 soil our
.;oods. Salary s75 per month and exyenees
D. commission. Expenses Ia advance. Out
SrAHlAHD SILVERWARE 20. Hreton.
fnag. C3-3m
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-01-04

A Gents wANTEI. APPLY 10 d
N FRANK OUoLlHG, 7le King street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-01-04

tHYAN rED--BDARD RS, AT No. 3tb
w Shlvley Ptrest Good sesond story
rooms cheap suitable for man and wife or
single men. DIS 6tt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-01-04

XNYANTED-H USEs - a N L.
w Careful personal attention civ! n.
AKrhUk W. Brown ,Real Estste agent,
COS Shipley street. i'n24teU1
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-01-04

TIYANTEl-POUiT OF The BES r
w aasIitS del verod in Orier. stalls
Nos. as and 80, Third street market. N. b.
APPLETON. lal-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

We wish it known that we have located a
branch nursery at Wichita, and that we
mean business and have come to stay We
intend making Wichita distributing point.
We ask for nothing but your patronage.
Parties wanting stock Will do we'll to take
look at the samples of our stock on exhibi-
ton at the east end of the iron bridge oppo-
site the Riverside hotel aud get our prices
They will find it to their interest to buy di-
rect from responsible nurseryman. especi-
ally home nursery. Avoid buying Of deal
ers and tree peddlers. We guarantee our
stock TO be first-class in every particular
We make speciality of setting and guaran-
teeing stock, particularly svergreens Our
stock of shade aud ornamental trees ami
shrubs is full and complete.
W. G.. Shaw and r. H. Soubhwell are our
duly authorized agents, and any others who
may hereafter be employed will be furnished
with certificate of authority under the
nursery seal. Any orders entrusted to them
we will be responsible for. Headquarters at
the Commercial hotel until further notice.
G. II. INK s. Son, Props,
Lamar, No, and Wichita, Kan, nurseries
dl1&w37-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. December IS.
The wheat market was spiritless today with val
ues generally easy The starting price for May de
livery So ceats, afther which there was steady
decliac to S5lS. with rather free offerings followed
by rally IS good buying actuated by stronger
private sables and ported good export purchases
The report OF visible supply showing furtner in
OF SO 90 bushels csessd the market 20 again
weaken May declining 10 s5la. with possibly q few
sales lower, and closed at SIS
The corn market quiet and easier outside
business being iImied, and the trading was chiefly
local. Prices decided 5ssI3c and closed &c under
Saturday.
Oats were DULL and heavy, prices declluins IsS3c
and closing al nearly isside figures.
Speculative trading Ia provisions was lighter than
usual, and the feeling was tame.
lefs pork opened 5s.54c per barrel higher but
shaded of and closed 2ss5c lower thar On Saturday
Lard and short ribs raIed easier.
Cash quotations were as follows
No spring wheat T7$. GUSl.
No 2 red IA
No : corn 5-a5fs~3G3..
No , oats ~
No , rye 81
No Barley 551e
Prime timothy l,sgl81
Mess pork Il UUGIl q
Lard 6J114g60,
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Is the only line from Wichita that runs
double daily trains solid 20 -, Louis With
cut change OF cars Of say Kind. making d.
rect connection for al points ez.si and -7uth-
east and north sad northeast Rate a!~ays
a. low Via osser iinr=< For particulars.
maps. time tables, etc. call on w . Mar
docs- ticket agent, Frisco line, ila North
Main street and Union depot, or r D. Rss-
sell, general western agent. 81 DcuslAs
avenue Sf8t<
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New y ork Money.

New York Money.
NEy YORK. December s.
Government bonds dull State bonds Gu T. steady.
Tie stock rrsrket renewed .hs decline Il Friday
and SSiurd-y, ard the losses during she day we =
much more general than say day q l.si SEX.
The leading sr,cs, fst tse depression throughout
TIE day and there VA. ss.ene- si the rs7,.stan,
hsnIrnerins noticeable crriss she Pas; :e~ days
pr.ces declining alynNs oz't-cy n, consequence Of
Tls rassitiie ~ tss .s!,;rg r.ovareat- Trs1spg
eEtre-a-;y teve-!sh ,or u the DAY and the
sAss horr w.s MARKED By genera recovery. which
ranged ~ ever per cost The r,-k., cl1sea
stcafy 81 rascre-y,
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Worse Than q Fire Alarm.

One of the most dreadful alarms that can
be sounded in a mothers ears Is produced by
Group; dreadful, because IL Is known to be
dangerous: the more dreadful because the
life of loved one Is in jeopardy, Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is a never failing safe
guard against this dangerous disease. Its
reputation as preventive and cure OF Group
is fully and firmly established. IN fact, it is
the only remedy which can always be relied
upon. Sold by Aldrich ~ Brown and j.
p Allen. dlJ5-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Bargains in Real Estate.

fine agricultural and stock farm three and one
half miles from city, about l25 broke quar-
ter section fenced for pature plenty OF water and
small house.
Also 2UD lots In city finely located and In good
nelghborhood. Special terms to those wishing to
make homes
Also suburban property. For further particulars
Chris. T. pearce agent for VIM. Greifenstein al
city office. d 76tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

| Having secured tho services Of Mr. d. w.
Heper, civil engineer of large experience,
are fully prepared to do all kinds of sur
veying, plating. etc, promptly and with
sccuracy O. MULvEY,
eodlU-lmo CITY Engineer
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Animal Meeting.

The annual Tnsat!Eg Of tie First Presby-
terian church OF y Icaita vii ts EeId IN the
church on We'd seedsy evening Doc. 18th. for
the purpose OF h.sriu..ths anHual reports,
election a o1ic.rs and such otEer business "a
NAV be presented for consideration
di7-9. n l.. GAnyzs Clerk
Wlchi.s Doc g. 81
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. December IS.
Cattle Receipts 1f9. shipments 0osE steady
good TO choice. 50 96sS+ 30, common medium s. 4
lsS3 80; stocker, $! 2les2 10, feeding s. 500
81 80. cows, 81 5tlS2 80
Hogs. Receipts. 1854 shipmenss, 53: steady
good to choice s. 9@S4 l0 common TO medium s. !;
GS3 90
Sheep.-Receipts 244 shipments. lC5, steady
good to choice, 81 6JsS5 25; common to medium,
81 5t@$2 ~.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Asnpal NeetIng.

TIE annual neeting 81 tse Arxxosa. Va
iev Agricultural society vii - hNlt st :
D n, on Tuesday, December l1ts. ls,a. a.
G. A = hsll 70 hear annual reports, aod for
tie election Of of.c.rs for the sGsrIng year,
a.S sueh other su.iDes< may be properly
pTs-@enrsi d A MITCHELL, ~-fv
Wi.hIta Sors-nhsr "A IsoS dZl 2:
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO. December

CFICATO. DtCtlflDtF ..
The Drovers Journal reports cattle receipts s,t0;
shipments 2uU; shipping steers 23S4 O.; stockers
and feeder, pO3 20; cows, bulls ana mixed 5J&s3 -
bulk 20G2 81; through Tex steers 2s0s3 80.
Hogs Receipts $500 shipments 500 rou2u and
mixed 30 al -; packing and shipping tpgi 40;
light 25Ii 10 skipS !5S2 81.
Sheep Receipts 1850, shipments 10sU; native 40
"a 4O western 4U6,3 -: lambs 50Gs5 ".
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
New York Grain ans rro,is,oH..

SE~ YORK D>cea. hs- IL
Whest-Fi-ner; ung-a3-i rsd. >. 1SJs No ~.
80 elevator. -, &si5s aeo~I- -. red. DvcealDer
+pS4 January. S-.ss,
Oorn-Cngrsded. -. S{sa. Ne. = IS elevator .ss.
atn2t No :. Decerlber o.
Oate-SiIed western. x Sy-. white do --.exax
Butte -PirTn at Ray
Cheese-WesGern fat. II "a
EgS-Wex;eru. ~ S24,s-
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

II you want /, frarla. hanging lamp. ve!oc-
ipece, bird cage. basket lcrelry. engraving.
etching, artist material. UoT's wagon. hraCi-
e. pansi picture or anything s.-@ 70 70 the
receivers sale al tee Fair. Il, Main at
4 t0tf u
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Cards Writ"

Books r0ark-d o. any kind Of fancy poa-
~ansbIp dn,s 20 order. II Won wish visit ing
and holiday cards | would bs pleased 70
show you large and handsome stock %
--Iec. srcTn. ! r. EsnHorthy roors yer
81 Douglas averus C>i-d
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The undersigned having been appointed
receiver of the stock OF goods, No. 147 Main
street, known as The Fair, all persons in
debted to the firms of Combs & Mccoy or
Combs & Roller, will please call and settle aS
these accounts must be clo-ed at once
s. 7. MAJOR. receiver
Wichita, November q. 1886 dl0-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
rslrr ,

/ hrigst hsv bor>s. sven yS- Old. In
GOO desh. few saddle marks rsns wore
OF "A Beck snoi .ll -ound white hind
feot. 4 reward S SIS vyh re ra,d for toe
arrest of the rhsI and n,rse $S for the
cor-. " tburi thief jas LosgAIgg
Wichita. Kan Noy yai Is~5 d,H
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

II you want 20 make money don't forget to
call on S. Drukksr & Co., the live real estate
brokers They have some good bargains III
sais street lots and property Oh College
hill Los in all parts Of the city. Some
good houses. etc. etc. Now is your time TO
invest aEi don't you fer.et it No. l51 North
Main street, between Douglas and First
street dlG-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The New York Millenary, 1ss Main street,
are vacatng their premises on Jan. l in or
der to clear iC absolutely. They are selling
off their entire stock of millinery at such
prices that no one should fail to take advan-
tage OF this opportunity. dl1-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
The Frisco

Have elegant dining cars attached To all
trains passing through Wichita, which are
under personal supervision of an experienced
caterer, and are supplied at all times with
every luxury the market affords. Try the
Frisco dining cars dl40-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Al the old cIT-,@ne7s of the Fair sr- soli--
tied 70 come s,d take II the barc-a lIs that
viii be offered for ta- next iaTsy days as
receivers sale - the Fair, IL Main II
GI0rsw37-2- q
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
GIVEN AWAY. GIVEN AWAY.


Two Gpis Watches.
| will have - nova on Far. II. and every
thing must lie so.t y that tiIne regardless q
cuS-. Further, IA order - show ny asp~c-
citation oi tbs liberal patronage the people II
Wichita ard vicinity have bestowed upon
ME for the past TX years. will give away
on Feb lst, two elegant gold watches Every
purchases ot thIee dolars worth OF goods
viii be entitled - q ticket
AGNES SOMEER
rs Douglas ,ve
Safe, fixtures ard s,sov csaas for sale
C.-tF
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Before yurcha,tnE yo7r ETo0@Tle. call and
get prices Of 4 c. Seob-r, SIG East DOu-las
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

5-acrs lot at s., 800. - acres for sl2, ,ooI.
10 acres for s., 800. Good terms; sll on east
side with good view OF city. Allen, Graham
q Jones lGtf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

s q Nelson. Bargain House. 2c2 North
Main street i nor displaying large stock
O. goods for Chris.uAa dS34
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

ksssel the jeweier, is selling more watches
than all others put together. Why! Be
cause they ars only tbe best and at figures
YOU never heard of before. kASSHI,
G1O-tf The Jaweler
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

I.i-r your IropeTty -.ta w o. RiiiaII &
GO. i: yoJ wzrI Is sold quick. Once uy
stars over kansas Nat.Cua. bank Nam
stree d2I-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
DR.. WILLIAM HAL
81 Hall & bennett,

Gives special attention e. Diseases u women Bood
r.i SKIN Diseases and all troubles of jnc Urinary
Or-qns speedily cured IA both -eJ.s. once usr r
'vautnssu's Bank, North HaiH street. Consulate.
Gay u.--ht FI.!E- t',eas rs HALL Esuuett's e-i
in THIS psp-r-t i.i-f
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
ii0tf S3s

Se-a our advertisement in ths columns of
the New York Millinery snS - sure t0 -
cure yoGr bargains - this ll1e diff
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

VI. o R.ddsu 4 Co sell cire AMI sell i
quick When YOU ~snt Ia invest 49, them
over Z ka-s.s National bank Nam stTset
AL
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

View beautiful novelties IN short NANTES a.
the " bite Ho1s- dZ}-os
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Lo.s on East Doaz .s .vena- See " o
Riidell & Co over Kansas Sstsooal Bank.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

" ICEfGA. De4- -, 4rcJ-
Ik.ve this i.v wiih1rs~a eli EnT property
from .he hands cf real estate agents.
a-i,s J : p GogDoy
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

- @. 2:ddsi. = co, have property north.
south. east and vest Offce over ksnsa~
National bank, kaiE street. d2l-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

10 choice lots on College Hill proper at
Sl25 Allen, Graham K Jones. lGsf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Don't fail to 20 to the Ladies' Exchange
and Bazaar at Memorial hall tonight Ad-
mission 10 cents 23
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

2 acres lots on College Hill s., 400. Allen,
Graham & Jones lGtf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Bargains in lots in Stong's addition. ThiS
addition ia rapidly building up with fine res
iC,cnccs l5tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

You can ges diamonds OF the bees quality
and at prices that viii open your eye>. q;
kassel's iewelry store. dot
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Elevator for Sale or Rent,

Central avsnu. lots a. S225. Alisn, Ora
ham & Jones lGtf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Fancy work, fancy articles, useful articles.
chickens glassware ami sIiverware, Christ
mas presents Of every kind to be houAht very
cheap today, tonight. tomorrow and tonor-
row night at Garfield hail. .
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The valuable property known as TODD Ele-
vstor, with - feet frontage on A. T. & s
F. +. T., track, scales etc, will be sold cheap
on easy terms or rented, after December /,
1885 1871 H W LEwLS
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The Fair, No l47 Main street, is again
open for business. Call and get bargain in
holiday goods. dl0-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Regular board s. G0 Meal tickets 81 So at
the Detroit Sining Parlor, 22s E. Douglas
avenue d33-SC
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
STORAGE.

- T. HACE-F0r h Fu-ehold goods Ur mere hand 50
- ooNeu or !oose. II NoI have any goo = u store
nriIg ;hen TO the wichita s.)raSe Co. No. lIs West
DuUSl>s ave. .e-,f
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

New goods. new prices to he found at kas-
sefs jewelry store, corner Main and Douglas
avenue, Lawrence's drug store
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

g. II. Nelson's Bargain House. 2e9 Main
street, has this largest stock of Christmas
goods in the city d233-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Enquire at the cloak department of the
White House for those new short wraps.
.. fr
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Cali and SOC the display of articles foI
Christmas presents. Call soon ;. II. Mel
sol Bargain House, 2222 Main street. ds3- If
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

have t~o many Gse albums Ia stock,
which must be sold before December -.
Call and see tasm. = Il. Nelson, Bargain
House. 2J2 \ Main ST dZ3tr
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Desiring to close out nav entire stock Of
watches. clocks. jeuelry and slverware.
viii offer them - the public from nsw UEtil
Feb. LIST AT r~= than manufacturers price,.
Agnes Sornmsrs G1--tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

New short wraps just received at the
White House. 1885,
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Sterns, tbs ticket broker, has removed to
No l50 r. Main st. l6tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The Ladies Exchange and Bazaar at
Memorial hall is worthy of liberal patron
-
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Ladies wanting frst-class work done by
experienced dress maker call at room 20
Gandolfos hotel. Mrs. K. e. Forest
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
'.Ihn EHsrn''

"a lots on east SIDE al $3.50. Allen. Graham
& Soaes I5-.t
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
Notice to Builders.
Fencing.

Leave your orders for all kinds iron,
square. or combination wire and picket front
and yard fence, cemetery lot Enclosures,
etc. ARKANSAS VALLEY FENCE Co.
dl0-lm 100 Wichita ST.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

No pinchback goods pawred off on you by
buying of kaSsel. the jeweler dI0tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Before buying your winter clothing give
the Queen City Clothing House call exam
Inc their goods and get prices Corner Doug
las and Topeka aves, Wichita. Kan lOltf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Elegant new designs in jewelry coming in
every day at kassol's. Come in and select
at once,
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

caa. o, choice peas. &c .t shoher's
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

A c. Shober, the leading groceryman
makes the following prices for the next ter
days:
los of rice 25c. 6 lbs of beans 25c, 10 lb:
honiny 25c. los of prunes &c, 5 lbs dried
apples 25c, lbs dried peaches 25c. Is lbs OF
| granuladed sugar 81, new sorghum 40c gal
lon, Il lbs extra c sugar 81, golden syrup 500
per gallon, pure maple syrup 75c per gallon
| blackberrieS, gooseberries, raspberries. i0C
per can: Arbuckle's and O. K coffee lbs 81
strained honey. 3 It's 25c; s. lbcan peaches I5c
2lb can l0c; . boxes of matches 25c; 10 bars
| good laundry soap pc; chewing tobacco SOC
per pound. 5l9 East Douglas. d222-6t
! The Wichita Art Gallery reports large
| business in the last ten DAYS. Everybody
wants an elegant cabinet frame and there IS
| where you can get one free with every dozen
| cabinet photographs. 22-lt
Notice to Builders.
All kinds OF building stone constantly on
| hand Call on the Augusta Stone company,
702 East Douglas avenue. d11+u
Fencing.
Leave Your orders for all kinds iron.
square. or combination wire and picket front
and yard fence, cemetery lot Enclosures,
etc. ARKANSAS VALLEY FENCE Co.
d10-1m 100 Wichita st.
New goods. new prices to he found at kas-
sefs jewelry store, corner Main and Douglas
avenue, Lawrence'S drug store.
No pinchback goods pawred of on you by
buying of kaSsel. the jeweler. dI0tf
Elegant new designs in jewelry coming in
every day at kassors Come in and select
at once.
Before buying your winter clothing give
the Queen City Clothing House a call exam
Inc their goods and get prices. Corner Doug
las and Topeka aves, Wichita, Kan l0ltf
l will offer special inducements to purchas-
ers for toe next thirty days. Receivers sale
at The Fair III Main street dl0-tf
The finest 40acre tract on the market
cheap for few days Allen, Graham &
Jones. 16tf
Go TO The Fair, AT Main street, if YOU
want nice frame made 10 order G10-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

l will offer special Inducements to purchas-
ers for toe next thirty days. Receivers sale
at The Fair, AT Main street. dl0-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The Wichita Art Gallery reports large
business in the last ten days. Everybody
wants an elegant cabinet frame and there Is
where You can get one free with every dozen
cabinet photographs 222lt
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Go TO The Fair, AT Main street if YOU
want q nice frame made 10 order. d1Qtf
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

The finest 40acre tract on the market
cheap for few days. Allen, Graham &
Jones. loft
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
TAKEN UP.

-, A,THAYFD-Frnn 81 Wabash ave \ two y0r old
t'Glley. four white feet and vGIrc sirlg III face.
You win be literally rewarded n, leaving the
At 5i1 ~ aba-h ave. 3np. Shirley. ly-sts
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
FOB SALE.

LHOR SALE 147 acres Of fine laying land only two
Il miles north from corporation OF Wichita, highly
improved. only s15 per acre. Easy terms Farnu1il
& George. 10 Main st. Iilm
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

NOR SALE-Fiye. ten. fifteen twenty acres T.,
L ins portion of the east half OF tie southwest
quarter OF section = sitrates! ~ miles rorth Of
douglas avenue. and N miles east % Lawrence ave
Price $50 per acre, Sarah Alilstoa- 10 I'm:
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
FOR RENT.

VyTANrED-To loan AZ owest rstes slnuo on city
w and farm property. Money ready any ,isy.
s. W. Cooper. I51 Main dSJI
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

NOR SALE-SnAp-2, lots only one and oue-h -hs'f
4 blocks from Douglas in the heart of the CIV
on EASY terms. IL taken in body. = ul Der Ct.i;
can be made out OF IL in the next months fa-
mum & George, llG Main r. !, Ia
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
LOST.

4 OST-A Rus,is leather card case: The finder will
] Aps literally srdsd by leavisJ ct Hacker
Jacksnuis coal cfrce Water ST. q St
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

I CeT-An invoice Of goods; hardware and natI"ns
/the party hndi"a tns same VIII confer u favor
by leaving it at Paul Jones drug sisrs kAyls osca
ana be 2S.t
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
FOR TRADE.

LNOR TRADH-Good t-oseAted carriage f0r good
L family horse or good PAR If ponies. b. i.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14
FOR RENT.

nor REST-One pleasant nicely furnished front
Il room suitable for one gent terms very
reasonable board furnished. Enquire at 80 d En-
poria 236s+
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

Advertisements In this column will be charged for
''e rate o: Five Cents per line per week. No ad
Terise'nents taken for less than p cents. and will
uat be inserted until paid for.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

I>OR RENT-Furnished room at 2S2 North law
Il renee avenue. sI-6t'
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-14

w -ANTED-Bookketp pers and business iI,eh 10
w know that the National Accountants bureaL
offers unsurpassed facilities for the procurement o
nrst-clasS men and wCmpu for positions rs Dco.>
keepers ana accountants. business men who want
efficient help arr expert bookkeepers who can elNe
frsl class references and want situations, would 20
well by addressing Us. Office fOr tht state of kansas
at the southwestern Business ''ollese Wichita han
Il
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-09-22

~ tfTitinN00u|
~ ~. 1Ad euhslded nj
about " sgeek, d feeble ia
claims 70 70 tne eldest
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-09-22
DIsGRACEFuL DISCLOSURES.
Startling Discoveries Made IN the Run
ming OF the Ohio Penitentiary,

startling Discoveries Made IN the Run.
ming OF the Ohio Penitentary.
CHICAGO, ILL, Sept 2i.--The Times
this morning prints a special from Col
umtus, Ohio, which states that evidence
Of grave official misconduct has been dis
covered In connection with the manage
ment OF the Ohio peniteutlary IN the past
two years. The dispatch says that the
secret service officers have been for some
time past investigating thA matter under
the direction oi the governor and the
prosecuting attorney, and addsi 1.-THE
grand Jury has been In session over a
week, and the witnesses now being called
disclose the fact that sensational develop
menis are being made There has been
much said about She prison running be-
hind $500, 600 in 1884 and 1856, but II was
attributed 10 the change IN the systems
aud the mismanagement. There have been
several hundred atlldaylts taken. Wit
nesses enough are summoned 10 keep the
grand Jury busy for several weeks. Some
Of the witnesses are from different parts
OF the state, but most Of them are Colum.
bus people and prisoners. II II said that
thousands OF dollars worth OF goods and
material were purchased that never came
10 the penitentlary, but were consigned
elsewhere and realized on by the officers
while state vouchers paid for the same,
The cases OF several officers were cited
who came here poor but after two years
connection with tho ring bought hpa
residences ana had money to loan In add.
tlon TO their orpinary methods OF stealing,
| All sorts OF schemes have been reeorted 20
TO run the prison for revenue only II is
said that certain conylcts will testify TO
having been taken out at night
TO burglnrlze houses, and that
shares OF the booty were distributed.
There IL plenty Of evidence showing that
easy places sold freely. II the convict In
the blacksmith shop wanted 10 be put In
light place or Job, he put up according
ly, and letters have been apprehended
where convlcts wrote home for mosey for
this purpose, Parole law Is also said to
have been utilized MS great source OF
revenue, under which $1,000 was potent
factor for release on good be-
hayior. These are a few Of
many such reports as can
be traced TO authority on investigation,
| II one.half Is true thai n reported, there
will soon be some well.known men ar
rested, and the blacklist chapter In the
history OF Ohio disclosed at the same
time. II is learned that a contract Was
taken TO alter the election returns az
night in the prison. Much evidence has
been already submitted showing that the
celebrated forgery by which POS votes
were raised to sos on the tally sheets OF
Columbus WAS done In the prison by
forgors In confinement, who were well
paid for II.