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Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

REPORTS of crookedness in oficia
circle continues to come in from Gin,
cinnati. Comptroller E. Shelby has re-
fused payment to the contractors who
have been repaying certain streets with
granite, because he has been informed
that after the bids for the improvement
were submitted to the Board Of Public
Works, and before they were computed
by the engineer. the figures on two items
in the successful bid were changed from
$1.OO and 80 cents, respectively, to 90
and 80 cents, by attaching straight line
to the ciphers. 1t makes difference OF
$1,000 on one street. The Board of
Public Affairs will investigate the
change of figures.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

THERE is nothing short about this
country when it comes to paying the
salaries of big officers. It may pinch
the S. or $6, week officers but when a
Congressman like Sunset Cox is concern
ed there seems to be nothing inconsis-
tent in allowing him a salary both as
Congressman and as minister to Turkey.
On this subject Mr.. Cox recently said
In talking over the matter with Mr.. Adee
of the State Department, Mr.. Adee
thought was, under the law, entitled
to draw salary as minister to the date of
my resignation, and also the Congress
sional salary since July l, the date Of
Mr.. Pulitzer 5 resignation. This opinion
was contrary to my expectations. Judge
Durham, the first Controller, who settles
finally all such accounts indorsed Mr..
Adee's opinion. As to the two salaries,
the Controller holds that a Congressman
is not a holder of an Office" within the
Interpretation of the statue, and the law
against two salaries does not apply. I
have not tried to draw the balance due
me as minister, nor any pay as Cong
| made the only speech
against the back pay grab some years ago,
and put the $1,000 back promptly,
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

WHEN prohibition was carried in Raj
eigh, n. c., the Capital Club contended
that inasmuch as they only sold liquor
to members at cost price. and not for
profit, the club was not prohibited by
the result of the election from supply
ing members with liquors. A case was
made up and carried to the Supreme
Court, and that tribunal decided the
position of the club to be untenable and
that it cannot sell liquor. This opinion
is received with much appreciation by
the Prohibitionists, as the contrary re-
suit would have virtually destroyed pro
hibition in RALEIGH.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

Mr.. BENEDICT will hardly be con
frmed in his Office of Public Printer.
The accounts from Washington say he is
running the office on an ultra Mug
wump Republican plan and that he has
antagonized a great many Democratic
Senators and Representatives by ignOr-
ing their recommendations, and he has
given undue preference to Republican
influence and Republican employees.
Out of the four important appointments
by him last week, three were Republi-
cans. His principal advisers in the
Office are Republicans and they natu-
rally use their advantage for the benefit
of their friends. furthermore, although
Mr.. Benedict discharged large num-
Der of so-called unnecessary employees
when he first went into Office, nearly
oae-half of them have been reinstated
and large number Of new ones appoin-
ted in addition. Finally, the law
provides that the Public Printer should
be a practical printer and binder,
qualifications which Mr.. Benedict does
not posses.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

Last year the richest American nler-
chant, H. B. Clafin; the richest Ameri-
can railroad man, w. H. Vanderbilt
and the richest American planter, Ed
mond Richardson, died. 1t is notable
that not one of the three died in his
bed. One dropped dead at his desk,
another in bis hall, and another in the
street.
Baldwin county, Alabama, has prob
ably the oldest voter in the United
States in the person of Thomas Garrett,
who is 119 years old. He cast his first
vote for John Adams for president in
1896. when he was 20 years of age,
having been born in Maryland in 1867.
He is the father of twenty-one children,
and Democrat.
1t was to Henry 0 Reilly, who has Just
died. that a New Jersey railroad forty
years ago, refused permission to erect
posts and build a line of telegraph
along its road between Philadelphia and
New York. The frank and absurd
reason given was that ''the telegraph
would interfere with travel by enabling
persons to transact business by its
means instead of using the railroad"
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

A DOG made himself useful in Vienna
recently, by falling through fssure in
the pavement before a half demolished
Catholic College. The effort to rescue
the animal led to a curious archaolo-
gical discovery. The dog had, it. was
found, fallen into large vault contain
ing ninety cofins. The existence ofthe
underground burial place has hiterto
been quite unsuspected. The incrip-
tions on the cofins date back to the
reign of Maria Theresa, and the bodies
are of the monks of that period, and of
the mobiles who helped to support the
monastery.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

and had leTt ner so DllUer realIJy. cnv
never recovered from it"
"And what was your mothers
nameP" asked the Captain in tone
that he Vainly tried to render indifer-
ent
"Claudlne Seneschal," replied the
Young man. IL am called Pierre Sene-
schaI-taking her name because do
not know my fathers name; and. fur
thermore, because / have not the right
to bear it"
Already they had reached the mount
ain hight overlooking the plain.
"Halt!" exclaimed the Captain, ''here
we arer'
"And my instructionsP' asked the
soldier, gently.
The captains eye flashed as he an
swered:
''Give me your cloak!-give me your
helmet. quickr'
'EhP" the trooper exclaimed in. be-
wilderment
''Obey!-you are under ordersr'
And lightly dofing his officers uni
form, he flung on the cloak held out to
him by the stupefed trooper, and seized
the helmet.
'.Now, your dispatch!"
The astounded youth drew the enYel-
ope from his leather bag, and gave il
up.
Now" commanded the officer. ''re-
main here and wait for me.
s'But-"
'You are under orders!"
And putting spurs to his horse. the
captain disappeared in the night
III
Two hours have passed.
The clouds have melted away; and
the moon, freed from her wells, shines
clearly and calmly in the horizon, bath
ing the land in light.
Suddenly upon the silence there bursts
the crash of a far-off fusillade. Ten,
twenty, hundred ife-shots-resound-
ing like the detonations of an immense
display of fireworks. Then cries
shouts-a great indistinct clamor which
the wind brings to the sentry ears; and
more shooting-this time nearer.
At last mufied, rapid. irregular
sound approaches over the plateau. II
is the gallop ola horse. The soldiers
trained ear has recognized it at once.
Pierre Seneschal grasps his rife-re.
solved to sell bis life dearly.
Suddenly horseman appears in the
moonlight; and the Chasseur starts. II
is his Captain!
Bareheaded. his face covered with
blood, his cloak torn by rifie-shots. his
left arm, shattered by bali, hanging
powerless at his side-but his eyes
brightly glowing with q wild joy-he
comes at full speed.
Reaching the spot where the young
man stands he leaps to the ground. and,
pressing him passionately to his breast
twining his single uninJured arm about
the lads neck-he cries out in loud
voice, broken by sobs:
'.My son!"-AbbreUiGted from La
Figaro, IN NeaO Orleans ITnpeS-Dcno-
crGt.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

The free traders allege with heat,
that the tariff question did not defeat
the free trade Congressman where they
failed of an election, but that it did
cause the defeat ofa few ProtectiOnists
who failed to get there" Free trade
logic is always inconsistent and an ab-
surdity.-C Chicago Journal, Rep.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

In his speech at the IrOquois Club
banquet Mr.. Carlisle admitted that free
trade is impracticable." Then the
theory of free trade must be wrong.
Time and experience have demonstrated
that protection is not impracticable.
Then the principle Of protection must
be right. Thanks, Mr. Carlisle, thanks.
Detroit 7kibMne Rep.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

WN. Fl. ENGLISH who was the DEM
ocratic candidate for Vicc President IN
1880, is candidate for the U. s. Senate
from Indiana. he Is an anti Cleveland
man and win try to beat Senator No
Donald 81 that issue. Both Mcdonald
and Voorhees, are strong Cleveland
men, but the Governor, hfr. Gray il
in with English. The contest will be
interesting.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

LIBERTY's torch continues in state
Of innocuous desuetude, owing to the
bronze virgin being unable to obtain
any oil for her lamp. It is rumored
that Bartboldi is SO disgusted with the
lack Of liberality that he contemplates
asking the French residents of New
York to raise a fund to keep the torch
ablaze.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

The most plausible explanation ofths
tremendous ringing Of chestnut gongs
in New York last week to us is to the
the effect that Mr.. Blaine had said to
his nephew that he was out of politics
and that he was not seeking the
nomination of the Republicans for the
Presidency of 1888.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

BoAsso, ex-chief of aids, who ruined
q young girl in New Orleans by means
of forged marrige certificate, and who
was shot by her and on his recovery,
sentenced to fourteen years in the State
Prison, escaped last Sunday.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

RoscoE CoNKLING has choice mode
of expressing his compliments. In re-
cent case he said ofa witness on the other
side of the case: Gentlemen think |
can see that witness now-his mouth
stretching across thewide desolation Of
his face . fountain of .falsehood and q
sepulchre of rum.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

A SCHEME of the Washington police
has been discovered to watch our
Congressman, with view of conpro-
mizing society, in order to influence
their votes in question of the police
appropriation of Washington City.
Our Congressman had better look
sharp.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

MAYOR GRACE, of New York has
been drawn into the Grant Il Ward.
business. Suit has been begun to
recover $4,000 which Grace obtained
through transactions with that precious
ssouadreI, Ferdinand Ward.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

A FIRE engine at Birmingham ran
over aud killed a book-agent recently.
The company owning it have opened up
. dime museum with the engine for the
chief attraction.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

Bon INGERsOLL is to defend the An
archists before the Supreme Court. A
fit combination.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

EVEN with Democratic senators from
New Jersey, Indiana and California, the
next Senate will stand 80 Republicans to
81 Democrats.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

The dominion government is now
considering treaty with the Sandwich
Islands.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

The Mexican volcano of Colima is in
eruption, and also one on an island of
the Mexican Pacific coast.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

CHATTANOOGA is ou building boom,
over one hundred thousand houses hav-
ing been built in the present year.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

Hon. HUGH O'BRIEN has been re-
nominated for Mayor of Boston by the
Democrats.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

IT is said that the Jail at Atlanta is
empty, for the first time in many years.
This speaks well for Prohibition.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

ANOTHER mining company has been
formed at Birmingham.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

THE City of New York consumes
10000 beves daily.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

The Democrats have majority of
two in the Indiana Legislature.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

MISSISSIPPI must manufacture goods
and raise cattle if she would prosper.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

IT has been rumored at Sofia that
Russia is mobitizing troops.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27

TIE will of the late Mrs. A. T.
Stewart has been admitted to probate.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-11-27
THE ESTAFETTE.
A bivouac in Tonkin.

A bivouac in Tonkin.
A squadron of Chasseurs d'Afrique,
the advance guard of the expeditionary
column, has halted at the approach OF
night.
The little troop-drenched by the fine,
close rain which has never ceased to
fall since morning, worn out with fa-
tigue, all with empty stomachs-has
drawn rein upon hillock which over
looks the rice fields and the bamboos.
"Quartermaster" calls peremptory
voice.
One of the military cloaks moves,
shakes, rises up; and the non-commis-
stoned officer thus aroused from slumber
stands awaiting orders, touching his
right temple with his fingers
Two volunteers for dangerous mis-
sion"
In the twinkling of an eye the entire
detachment springs to its feet The
word dangerous" has tempted every
body, and every hand is lifted, waving
in air.
'Since all are willing. we must
choose" !" observed the officer, staff
Captain. Select from the right of the
column"
The two men chosen advance.
To each one he delivers dispatch,
adding some instructions'in low voice.
The destination of both couriers is the
same, but the paths they will follow are
different. If one falls the other may ar
rive in safety.
The officer points to the plain. Across
it is the route of the first messenger,
who salutes his chief hastily, mounts
his horse, and disappears.
The other courier must cross the
mountain. But the night is black, and
explanations of the route are difficult to
comprehend in this unknown country.
"Mount and follow me-" the Captain
orders. "From the hight can point
out the route to you"
II.
The rain had stopped.
Under the night the two horsemen
urged their painting steeds at walk up
the steep and stony slope that overlooks
the encampment. The moon had risen,
Illuminating the far-gleaming and rain
drenched country with a sad uncertain
light.
''You understand" observed the
peremptory voice of the Captain. "The
dispatch must be given to the General
himself. He is waiting for our arrival
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will, and at the same time let them
assist and teach the young by getting
nearer to the Throne of Grace them
selves. A solemn responsibility rests
upon every parent. Snares are lying
in wait for the young. Let them be
started in the right path, and be sus-
tanned there. Do not importune your
young friends until they become tired
of the subject Of religion, but the
rather help them to think for them
selves.
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CHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL
- ESTATE.
The State of Ohio, Jackson County, SIS
Court of Common Pleas.

Franklin Dever VS. F1emmon Bryant.
On First Order of Sale.
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an Order of Sale issued from the Court of Com
mon Pleas within and for the County of Jack
son and State of Ohio, in certain cause where
in Franklin Dever is plaintiff and Flemmon
Bryant is defendant, and to me directed as Sher-
iff of said County, 1 will offer for sale, at the
door of the Court House, in Jackson, in said
County, on
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Before purchasing see our superb as
sortment Of Gents Furnishing Goods
which includes the latest in Shirts, Col
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Probate Court Notice.
Accounts for Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the following Accounts
have been filed in the Probate Court of Jackson Coun-
ty Ohio for settlement and that the same have been
set for examination and hearing on the 26th day of
February, A. D. 1885, to which time interested parties
may except, to-wit:
FINAL ACCOUNTS:
VIM. H. Horton. Guardian of Hestor j. Harmon;
Pleasant Horton, Administrator of Lewis Horton (;
W. G. Evans, Assignee of Weed Co
Gerson David, Administrator of w. W. Maddux:
Edward Hunt, Administrator of VIM. Cunningham !;
Jacob Jacobs, guardian of Elizabeth Ward;
H. K, Dickson, Administrator of Alex. Dickson !;
Caleb Musgrove, Guardian of Samuel Winters;
d. ID. DUNCAN, Administrator of Thos. L. Jones;
II. II. Stephenson, Administrator of Samuel Ste
phenson
Rachel Nc Millen Administrator of Job McMfllen :;
A. w. Lackey, Administrator of Adam Lackey, de-
ceased and Guardian of John and Mary Lackey, I'm
beetles;
John D. Davis, Guardian of VIM. E. Hughes;
II. s. Bundy ct al, Executors of II. T. Auslin:
PARTIAL ACCOUNTS:
j. W. Harrel, Guardian of Lavina Busler;
VIM. Patterson, uardian of Jas. H. Patterson
John s. Evans, Guardian of Jenkin E. Evans al. !;
John D. Davis, Guardi ian of Lizzie Hughes.
EVThe examination will be in the order of publi-
cation, beginning at O'Clock a. m.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereuuto set my
hand and the Seal of said Court, this 1st day Of
February, A. d. 1886.
(Seal.) Judge.
4feb3w
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jackson Letter List,

List of letters remaining in the Postofice at Jack
son, Ohio, for the week ending Jan. so, 1886:
Brown L. c., Buckley Ed,
Bland Claiborne, Culp Charles,
Davis Mrs. Laura j., Drake DR.. David b.,
Ewing Miss Daysy, Gould Mr.. j. c.,
Holcomb Mr.. Sharlotte, MCLAUGHLIN James,
Miller Mattie Patterson Mrs. Ellen j.
Smith Miss Annis S., Webster Mr.. Henry,
Williams Robert H.
Persons sending for advertised letters will please
send written receipt.
Ifnot called for in four weeks will be sent to Dead
Letter Ofice.
Persons calling for any Of these letters please
advertised" and give date.
HENRY HoLLBERG. P. II.
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The following persons paid sub
scriptions last week:
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There is danger Of some enthusias-
tic enemies Of Senator Payne render
ing themselves ridiculous with regard
to his case We are prepared to be-
ieve almost anything bad that Col.
Donavin may say about the manner
of Payne's election, but we beg leave
to differ with these enthusiastic
friends when they tell us that there
is a deep laid scheme to spirit away
Col. Donavin, or that he has been
drugged and hidden, so that. the in
vestigating Committee might not find
him. The Col. has made a very bad
showing for the old man Payne, and
if his charges can be proven, Payne
should be bounced out of the Senate
quicker than the Hamilton County
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Those Silk Plush Sacques and Brodade
Silk Newmarkets are really handsome,
and prices so low you should see them, at
MARK KSTERNBERGER's.
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The following persons paid sub
scriptions last week:
Vinton Spriggs, Banner, O...S so
Johnson Wade, Chetopa, Kan. 1 90
Thomas G.. Jones, Jackson, o. 1 90
G.. W. Long, Latonia, Ill.,. 1 90
Mary Jane Williams, Clay, o. 90
r. w. Thomas, Jackson, o.. 1 90
E. J. Summers, Ennis, O..... 1 90
Robert Plummer, Corder, Mo. IS
Mamie J. Hasting, Millport, o. 1 90
w. W. Walker, Jackson, o.. 1 90
Daniel D. Evans, Patriot, o.. 25
B. B. Evans, Gambia, o.. 1 90
FL. L. Horton, Gambia, o.. ] 90
Isaiah Burnett, Jackson, o.. 2 90
Charles A. Keller, Odd P. o. Ind 25
Mrs. Euka McSherry Waverly,
nan. L w
Rev. P. Henry, Gambia, o.. so
George Fl. Downs, Jackson, O. 1 25
Jacob Miller, {" so
Elizabeth Plummer, Berlin X
Roads O.................. 1 90
Maria Slater, Half Way, Kan. 1 90
Miss Lizzie Stevenson, Jackson
O...... ............. 50
G.. W. Michael, Delaware, o.. 1 90
Total for the week. 1920 10
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Mr.. johnson, of Van Vert County,
introduced a bill in the Legislature
for the cure of drunkenness. 1t pro-
poses to issue license, through the
Probate Court, to every man who
wants to be drunkard, and to infict
heavy penalties for selling to an un-
licensed drunkard, the fine to be di-
vided with the person furnishing the
information Of violation. This may
be good plan, but good deal better
one is for everybody to quit drinking.
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A Cleveland brute ate raw pork, and is
suffering from trichinOSiS.
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Saturday, March 9Th, 1886, al
One O'clock p. NJ.

the following described real estate, situated in
the County of Jackson, and State of Ohio, to-
wit:
Lots numbered Fourteen 1H and Fifteen (l5)
in G. Isham's Addition to the town of Jackson,
Ohio. Also the north west quarter of the north
east quarter and the north east quarter of the
north west quarter all in Section Number 50,
Township Number 7, of Range Number 20 in
district of lands subject to sale at Chillicothe,
Ohio, containing II acres and 90-l00 of an acre.
Also, the north east quarter of the north east
qnarter of said Section, Township and Range,
and in said district of lands, and containing So
95-100 acres.
Appraised as follows:
Lot Number IA at S275 co.
Lot Number Is at Sl25 co.
Two last described tracts at $400 90.
Terms of sale, cash OH day of sale.
. To be sold as the property of ofFlemmon Bryant
to satisfy q judgment in favor Of Franklin
Dever.
Given under my hand this 1st day of Feb
ruary, 1886. ]. M. LIVELY,
Sheriff Jackson County, Ohio.
By 1. G. Long, Deputy.
Franklin Dever, for self.
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One encouraging feature Of the
meetings that have been held here
during the past few weeks, is the ap-
parent interest Of the young people.
This has not been in the nature Of a
passing excitement. There has been
no sensationalism called into use, but
those young people who have taken
part in the meetings have been i'm
PEELED by calm, sober reflection as to
their duty. And these young people
should receive the encouragement Of
parents, and those older than them
selves. No matter to what branch of
the great Church they belong, let
them be encouraged to 60 on, and by
living upright Christian lives, give ad-
ditional strength to the Church.
Young people starting out in the
Christian life must not be expected to
put on a sad expression Of counte-
nance and go about as though attend
ing a funeral. No one has a better
right to be happy in this world than
the Christian, and ordinary intelli-
genee will readily discern what is
harmless, as well as what will distract
from the Christian character. Let
the young people not be treated as
though under sentence Of some terri
BILE doom, but let them be taken by
the hands and treated as brothers and
sisters. Let older heads advise, if they
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wide, from st. Anthony hill westward to the
river, to be followed no doubt by an order TO
grade and boulevard IL, will stimulate the
already active sales of lots ut Merriam Park,
rs il runs for half q mile between the first
and second additions of Merriam Park, where
II is now being graded 100 feet wide. The
removal of building requirements will also
induce many TO buy who have heretofore
been kept out of this fav ored locality be-
cause they were not yet ready TO build. Be-
sides the low prices are sure TO invite invest