The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1888-03-22
From Columbus.
COLUMBUS, O., March 19, 1885

To the Editor of the Standards
One week in Columbus! Perhaps no
city in the State is as lively at the
present time as is this beautiful place;
and why should not this be the case?
Situated near the center Of the great
State of Ohio, of which it is the cap
ital and consequently the seat Of gov
ernment, an important railroad center,
furnished with an abundance Of good
water, well supplied with churches
and schools, it offers inducements both
to the business and social worlds that
can not be excelled; and the people of
the State have not been slow in find
ing this out. From all directions
they have been focking to Columbus,
and among them are many Jackson
and Jackson County people. A per-
son from Jackson, though he be per-
feet stranger in Columbus, seeing so
many familiar faces, will not be here
long ere he will feel at home. The
great centennial celebration, to. be
held here in September and October,
will bring in thousands Of visitors
from all parts of the country. Exten-
sive preparations are now going on
for this grand event.
Last Tuesday evening, in company
with DIR. Kitchen and Sheriff Lively,
I attended an entertainment at the
Deaf and Dumb Institution. I'm
agine person both deaf and dumb
reciting "Rock Of Ages" with music.
Couldn't do it? Well, I will explain
| One of the teachers Of the institution
sang Rock Of Ages" while the pupil
recited it by gestures. While the
audience enjoyed both the singing by
the teacher and the gestures Of the
pupil, and understood every word ut
tered by the former, the pupils doubt
less enjoyed the recitation by one of
their own number, and understood
just as we'll as we did. Another per-
formance, which was very laughable,
was farce by the pupils, Education
VS.. Ignorance" Many other exercis-
es, both entertaining and instructive,
were on the program, but I have not
space to describe them all.
Wednesday evening | attended a
meeting Of the Foraker Club, which
was addressed by such brilliant speak
ers as Hon. Emmitt Tompkins, Hon.
Dan. ]. Ryan, future Secretary Of
State, and Senator Kerr. 1t was a
very enthusiastic and significant meet
ing, significant of the grand victory
to be secured next November.
Saturday was st. Patrick's day, and
the Ancient Order of Hibernians and
Knights of St. Patrick had a grand
parade in the morning. In the after
noon visited the Ohio Penitentiary
Here found Deputy Warden Cher
ington measuring two new convicts
| by the new French system-measur-
ing head, arms, fingers, feet, taking
down color of hair, eyes, beard, meas
uring ears, etc. Ali these measure
ments are recorded and kept on file
and In case man escapes very ac-
curate description of him can be fur
nished. I saw Blinky Morgan
George, and Robinson, the three men
condemned to death. Also saw boy
but thirteen years of age, who is un-
der a life sentence for killing his
mother. Mr.. J. W. McGinnis, super
intendent Of the woolen mill, took me
through the founderies and other pla-
es Of employment. He remarked that
Jackson County must be overfowine
with judges when we were sending
them to the Penitentiary. And that
reminds me, Judge" Delaney is in
the hall guarded by E. G.. Kinnison.
He was filling the water jars in the
cells Of the convicts while I was there
and with his mustache off, and new
suit, did not present a bad appearance.
| also saw Peter Becker, and Sheri-
dan, who was sent three or four years
ago for horse stealing. John Reed is
in the idle house, being afflicted with
rheumatism. George Montgomery,
Of Vinton County, is guard in the
same hall as Kinnison. | saw many
interesting things in the Penitentiary,
but have not space to enumerate
them.
John D. Davis, Of Jefferson Fur
mace, accompanied by his wife, was in
the city last Friday. They went from
here to Findlay, Ohio, to visit their
daughter.
G. Graham, of Jackson, was in the
city over Sunday.
Ed. Evans, son of Capt. T. J. Evans,
Of Coalton, is attending college here.
He went home on Saturday to remain
over Sunday.
DIR. Kitchen spent the tri-weekly
adjournment at home in Jackson.
Likewise Isaac Roman.
The State House is almost deserted
to-day, but tomorrow afternoon will
present its usual lively appearance.
Judge Evans went to Portsmouth
on Saturday, being called there by the
serious illness Of his brother-in-law.
T. M. VARLEY