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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

The Ladies Fair for the benefit of
the Independent fire Company was
we'll patronized and yielded net
sum of sI65.45. The handsome sill
yer pitcher, which was contested for
by Miss Gus Weller and Miss Flor
ence Hough, was awarded TO Miss
Weller, who received 25O9 votes, Miss
Hough l344.' Ticket No. 1873, held
by Mr.. j. w. Rodeffer. drew the sill
yer butter dish. Miss Bessie Grim
held ticket No. 81, which drew the
baby casket. and Capt. George Bay
lor. No. 50, received the pair of gum
boots.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
From the Martinaburg stategnlaa

Senator and Mrs. j. ii. GettiHger
returned last week from very pleas
ant trip OF several weeks duration,
through the west.
Mrs. Chas. j. Hosier. of Vancleves-
vile, in this county, died at her res
idence in that place on last Saturday
morning, in her 27th year. The de-
ceased was taken sick on Thursday
and was i'll bit two days.
Senator Faulkner was in Licking
ton and Staunton last week, He
brought HIS daughter Miss Jane, who
has been attending school at Staun-
ton, home. She was compelled tenn
porarily to abandon her studies on
account of au affection of her eyes.
She expects to be able to ret i'm e
school soon.
The residence of Mr.. VIM. T.
Stewart, near the Hannis dfstillery,
was entered ON "Wednesday night Of
last week. after the family haG re-
tired The thieves ransacked the
lower portion of the house pretty
thoroughly. They found considera-
BILE edihles, which they spread upon
the table in the dining-roofn' and ate
a sumptuous meal. They carried Il
two overcoats and new SCI
sacque of Mrs. Stewart,s $50 2.
ped into the yard, aud consi6 q
damaged by the rain. The
found the silverware. but itI1S sup
posed were frightened of wFh moth.
ling but the oyercoats AM a sElal
sum of money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
Advertised Letters.

List OF letters remaining in the
Post Office At Charlcstoun. Jefferson
count1S w. Va, November 9, 1889 F:
SaIhe I. Armstrong, Warner Jack
son, M L. Rohrbangh, Albert Wash
ington Mary Well,iArchic Arnett.
The above letters, if not called fol
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead etter office. Persons calling
for th pa viii please say that they are
adver lsed-
Gro. II. FLAaG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
The ladies of Leetown and yicipit,

The ladies of Leetown and vicinity
will hold Oyster Suppers, in the Hall
in that place, on the evenings of
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, No
vember II, 10 and 16. Proceeds
for the benefit of Leetown Lodge,
No. AZ, 1. o. G. T. The liberal pa
tronage of the public is earnestly So
licited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

The Rev. Father j. w. Lynch, the
genial and popular priest, SO we'll and
favorable known here in connection
with st. Patrick's Catholic Church.,
and the Lexington Mission, which in-
cIuGes Lexington, Low Moor, Clifton
Forge, and the counties of Rock
bridge, Botetourt, Bath, Alleghaney
Craig and part of Greenbrier coun-
ties, which he has presided over for
a number of years, including Roam
olSe station, has been transferred and
put in charge of the Roanoke Par
ish, where he will devote his entire
time.-Lerfuqton Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
Leading Mems Flu
From the Free Press /.

During thirteen days in seftemher
and October 'hcee and half tons of
huMer were shipped from Cha7Iestown
by the Adams Express. a
The Independent Fire Company,
under command of Capt. j. c. Holmes,
was out in full uniform on Tuesday
afternoon, and gave aa exhibition
of the power of the water works to
supply good stream. independent of
the steamer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
The Catholic Congress al BaIti.
more--Haif Rates via the
B. Il al

Delegates and Others attending the
Catholic Congress to be held at Bal
timore, November 10thto 9th, should
travel via the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Reduced rates viii be
made from all points on the B. & o.
east.of the Ohio River, for all trains
November 9TH to 18th, valid for re-
turn trip until November Is, inclu-
siye. The magnificent buildings Of
the new Catholic University are Iocae
ted upon the Metropolitan Branch Of
the B. & o. R. R. in the supurbs of
Washington, and fine view of them
can be obtained from the windows of
all B. & o. trains approaching Wash
ington from the west. Please bear
in mind that all trains to Baltimore
from the West run via Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Our Stock of Boys and Children's
Clothing and Furnishings is the larg-
est and most complete line of juve-
nile garments ever shown in this city.
We have everything in wearing. APP
parcl that your boy needs at very
moderate prices. We have an attrac-
tive line of the Victor" Flannel
Waists. WM. KAHN, Sadler Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Mir. G.E. Lewis, lie Shepherdstown
jeweler, has made for the editor a
very handsome gold button out of a
piece of old metal. II is equal in APP
pearance TO the best city work, and
reflects crediton Mr.. Le%is's skill as
u manufacturer Reaister.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Piso's Cure. Kings New Discovery.
Fahrney's Wild Cherry, Bulls Cough
Syrup. Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry.
Cures Expectorant, for Coughs and
Colds. For sale at
DIR. BIsuoP's Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

We have Overcoats for Large Men,
Overcoats for Small Men, Overcoats
for Young Men, Oyercoats for Boys,
Overcoats for Children, Overcoats
for everybody, at prices that will
surprise yon all, at
S. u. HIRscHMAN & Co.'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Dalgarn has one of the largest
stocks of Boots and Shoes in Charles
town. Call and examine his stock
before you buy; he is offering tlem
at extremely low prices this fall, to
suit the hard times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Cold Cream in any quantity de-
sired. Kosmo Cream, Vaseline. Cam
phor Ice, applications for chaf,I;cd
hands and roughness of the skin, for
sale, at DIR. R1sRop's Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Rev. James Henderson Smith, the
author, late pastor of the Harrison-
burg, Va, Presbyterian church, land
son of Gen. F. II. Smith, superinteu-
dent of the Virginia Military 4nsti-
tute. died Saturday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Mr.. John S. Castleman sold on last
Monday TO Mr.. Chas. Hardesty:seven-
teen head of fine cattle. which had
increased in weight inring the past
wear, from grazing alone, 475 pounds
each--D No crG,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
Church Items.


Rev. Mr.. Milliken has begun pro-
tracted meeting at OAKLAND Nj. E.
Church South.
Tie protracted meeting in the NJ.
E. Church South here, under the
earnest labors of Rev. DR.. Gardner,
is still in progress, and promises large
results. Eleven penitents were at the
altar on Sunday night.
The new NJ. E. Church South, at
Kernstown, Frederick county, Vir-
glnia, is about completed. 1t will be
dedicated Nov. "a, 1889. Bishop A.
W. Wilson will be presentand preach
also will dedicate the house. Former
pastors, with other divines, are ex-
peeted. The public is cordially in
vited. f. A. STRoTHER,
Preacher in Charge.
Rev. S. A. Lewis preached to the
Grand United Order of GalliIean
Fisherman, st Harper's Ferry, last
Sunday, at p. NJ. and at night
preached at KearneysviIle and admin
istered the sacrament of the Lords
Supper, after which an appeal was
made TO the unconyerted, and nine
persons came forward to the ''mourn-
ers bench" Eight were converted
and were received into the church on
probation. "A gracious revival is now
in progress there.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
From.the Harper,s Ferry sentinel

ITOIII- 0IIo I1aI Pei EVIIJ Ot'iI FIFF11E'
Miss Peach Koonce is quite i'll at
her aunt's on the Hill.
The residence OF Mrs. Mary Nc
Faden, on Camp Hill, was broken into
by thieves last night and the follow
ing list OF goods stolen: Flour, pre-
serves, coffee, sugar aud 5000 jim
money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Pubic SALES. The following Pub
lie SAFES are advertised in this paper !:
1tteddy, November I2.-Real Es-
tate, by Geo. Baylor, Frank
BeckVith, Jos. Frapneil and +. w.
Brown Special Commissioners.
BEt,ay, November I5th.-Real Es-
tate, ~ Joseph Trapnell and Geo.
Bayloi Special Commissioners.
re ,lay, Nooembsr 19.-.ReaI Es-
tatei Forrest ". Brown, Special
Com ssiohRF.
4ls Gag. Nopember I9.-Real Es-
tate, Joseph Trapnell, Geo. Baylor,
I. { reeH and Forrest w. Brown,
SPEC COMMISSIONER
In 7ity, NoUenabe5 T9.-Real Bs-
tate pg. Geo. Bay 5r, VIM. H.
Af44s 8. w. Washington and Jo-
sepl Eapnell, Special Smmissioners.
alfsday. RoUember l1.-Personal
Pr3pe ~. by II. E. 7 Assell, admir-.
ST. r" s Ply i Best Dark
Twist intle market
Thomas St ca has received
tle 81 neEs the pas week of the
deatll his brother NJ Alexandria
Fl - slz sgnie1. Occur Id at his home
g Costello tounty, Color
as'oi a sunday, October 9Th, 1883.
q aative OF this
owed W est a nGmber
Fl veg nd locatedin Colorado,
'1e he hsa been very Fqccessful in
optair 6qd share q this world
goods and as also held in high es
leen " I1e people of at commul
e vas aged DO SO years.
~ pa Journal
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Ladies, if you want a good shoe,
go to Dalgarn's where you cam buy
them very cheap, and quality g6iood,
for yourselves and children.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

Dalgarn is now prepared "a fur
nish you with Boots and Shoes ieath-
er and rubber for all ages, male or
female.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

A fine line of Toilet Soaps, Tootl,
Brushes, Hair Brushes, Combs, and
a general line of Toilet Articles, at
DIR. BIsHoP's Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

We have, a good many Odds and
Ends in Children's Clothing, which
we sell at half price. Here is a
chance for the little folks.
S. ID. HIRscHA1AS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
BlcIeIen's Arnica saf9e.

THn sssT SAVE in the world for Cuts
Bruises Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands. ChiIblains
Corns: pnd All Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures 3ca5 or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed p i've perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded Price IS cents per box. For sale by
Dr.. IN Z z. Bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

We are showing an exceptionally
large Stock of Gents Furnishing
e'eo.Is. 0,,l-4iae-e5f ss.Trei---y.r.r =, ttte
most attractive we have ever offered.
We are also showing complete line
of Underwear, Hosiery, &c.
WM. KAHN,
LEADING Mems Furnisber.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
ALBERT F. DAVIS. sheriff.

The ''T. p" 8 Ply the Best DARK
Twist in the market.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

A FINE ENTERTAINMENT Hagley,
the Outtitter, is giving a big enter
tainment to his customers. His stock
is nearly double that of last Year,
amounting TO about $50, 600, and per-
llaps The largest in Jefferson county,
consisting of Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Underwear, Gloves, &c.
Special Bargains VIII ne bnefee
now TO every buyer that comes IN
our stores. AS we have too many
goods, we must unload. Therefore
it pays every economical buyer to
come and spend thcir money with US,
as we are headquarters for bargains.
Eggs taken in trade.
S. ID. BIRscKMAN & Go.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
Men Wanted
PLASTERING.

TINE undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
i Of Plastering. and will endeavor to give
satisfaction in any line Of work which he may
contract for, whether IN coarse OF fine finish.
Orders sent TO 1IiddleWay, Jefferson county.
y. Va, win Feeetve prompt attention. Work
done at living rates.
Augnst27 1se0-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
CARPETS !
Wanted

DY an Experienced Farmer, 4 Wen Stocked
ID Farm, 70 farm on the Shares. Address
W. Hal
August 81, 1Gso-n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

SIIO1ys llgYee's cUBEszcfa1RETTEs 5oF g.
SA'VAS taShh Price 10 ctS. dtaI dEagi 6Sst.
October 8, 1sS9-6m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

any
h
dby
nrhas hersorn assigns or
rapnumf emnyh beenso paid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

The Atlanta (Ga.) Constisutton of
recent date notes the organization
of a yirgtnians' Society in that city,
and gives the names of n;tmber who
arc designated as among the ''most
progressive citizens" and in the
front ranks of Atlanta's progress"
OF these we clip the following, which
will he Of interest to our readers:
c. B. Haynes. assistant city engineer, PLAYED
marbles in Lou9onn county.
Henry Baylor the successful civil engineer.
who is now locating the Fulton street car line.
glanced through a transit first in Virginia.
Hon. w. s. Thomson. who cares for Fulton
county's legal rights when they are attacked
where John Brown was hung. Colonel Thorn
son Is member of the firm of Gambler, Thorn
son & Gambler and has a fine practice.
DR.. II. g. Hutchinson, member of the al
dermanic board for the second time, and once
q propins;A figure for the mayoralEy, began
u druggist in Loudoun.
5inson., his brother. seeks nc
enjoys an equal measure
AtIanta friends.
Ne well-knOwn and sue.
rame from Jefferson
-. D., pastor o
Sria. DIR. Fun
Using divinei
Dyer tn,
81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
D. NIN1IIIIAN e Cd.

And have no time either to crit.
icise or find fault with the way
our neighbors regulate their If
fairs.
Careful and entire attention to
the Wants of our Customers are
enough to keep us fully employed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12
WANT FAT
Turkeys. Ducks & Geese
lbs !!

bloom for
o Hyacinth,
variety, for
4IfER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-12

!, November Y, 1883, by Hon.
Lucas, on "DanieI o'Connell, +"
vered in Wheeling, Charles
Washington and elsewhere
DIS for the benefit of Uvilla
Doors open at z o'clock; Lee
at q o'clock. Admission 20
J, for adults, and 10 cents for
rem.
Henry Stouffer passed through
,as4ar|1or 1,,;+I, e.. E.-t;-,.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-03

Cofreipondc1'e at the RE.uULICAk.
WIGGiNs. W, Va, Aug. !, 1859.
Over Il week as passed away and no
effort has been made TO bring to justice
tue men who took Henry Snow out Gf
The LewisburT jail aud hung him. This
WAS Il icul murdcr, for the man who
places the rore around the nesk cf tho
criminal In case ot this kind, and all
who lend an assisting han !. are as guilty
III the sight OF Col as Though they had
wiliully murdered the mo.t peaceful and
iEnCc. mt citizen. still there are those
who look II, I. In a different light, losing
sight uf their own guilt In contemplating
that oi the pris on.r.
Mr. Reynolds, tho man the negro ehot
is slill alive with some slight chance OF
recovery. ] visited him last Friday, and
found him in tie hands of skilled nurses
with able medical attendance.
We are having rare sport in the fishing
line, catching by hook and line some
very large and flne fish, quite number
weighing from four to six pounds each.
The wheat aud oat crop have proved
better thau we.haye had for years.
The work on the Chesapeake 81 Ohio
railway yards, above Hinton, is going
ahead finely anil there will be two contin.
uous tracks from this point to Hinton.
TIC World has ceased to move, that Ia
the Republican newspaper bearing that
name went down and oitt for tack OF pa.
troDagc on the eighteenth of Junc-sic
transit gloria nundi. W, u. W.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-03

1'ne cheapest hat house IN tho city
Rumford Bros. 4OI Market street.
Ice-coid oysters at Fullmsr's.
Dcviled and s,ewed crabs at tulImer's,
Clam soup ut Fulliner's.
Turtle soup at Fullner's.
Chicken and lobster salad at Fullmer's,
Roast dinners specially at FullLers,
iieals at all hours at fullmer's.
Try Bush's coal; YOU Will like It.
American Laundry, co. West Fron.,t.
Try Bush's coal; you will surely like..
CuppipR and leeching. ie3 Il. secondit.
Fine Is X. Kings at Hants, Is L. 18th strent
Frank ROop Smith. druggist, 9Th and King,
Shlrts, Zoe. collar and cuffs, D.. each. City
steam Laundry, 9Th and Shipley streets.
Flour down. sec James &. Norruw's adyer
tisement In another column.
Jos, II. Grecnman a Son. All King street.
Wall papers aud window shades at reduced
prices.
A general reduction in wall papers aud win-
dow shades At Jos. II. GreeuinaD " Son. al
King ttreet.
II you want cheap picture frames go % q.
II. BauKh, 203 West Second street. Ihave the
largest stock In Delaware. Come and SEQ iOr
yourselves.
Ross, 2loM ct street. has the largest and
cheapest 6tOc OF hats, white shirts, UNDER
wear. neckwear and hosiery IN The city. Call
aud see him.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-03
Tho Brandywfne Park.

Since the great freshst of Tuesday
night 1t has been fully demonstrated
that the Brandywine Park plateaus, the
most popular parts Of the park to be rem
dered secure from flood lncuIsions, will
nave to be graded or iilled in to height
above high water mark. II will also re-
quire battered wall along the creek,
which Will be very expensive to build
The level and low part Of the park from
kattlesn axe Run southward on Tuesday
afternoon aud night were some four TO
five feet under water and everything
movable was washed away. The res
taurant shauty and the photograph gal
lery were only held In place by rope
hawsers fastened TO trees. II drive up
the Brandywine Is made, which is fully
expected soon, It should be above the
high water mark to saye 1t from being
injured by the floods.
There is plenty OF material, such as
loose stones and rocks on the hill above
these plateaus, to grade them up to a
proper height. The rocks If blown to
pieces would make excellent stone for
the building OF a battered wall Many
persons would object to blowing these
rocks TO pieces, as 1t would disturb the
natural and rugged beauty of the park.
Everything Is 80 thoroughly flooded
that il will take come days before things
Will be put into ship-shape appearance
The benches, more Iron than wood, were
all swept down and lodged on the rocks
at the race gates. Had these gates not
been Substantially built In cemented walls
they would most undoubtedly have bt en-
washed away. The top railing OF the
gate is eight feet high above the natural
flow Of water in the dam, but the Hood
poured over the railing in continuous
stream. The Park Commissioner intend
to replace the wooden bridge across the
race that was carried away with stone
one five feet wide, which will withstand
the strongest Hoods, A force Of workmen
are busly engaged In clearing away the
debris, and Superintendent Tstnall OK.
poets to have everything in presentable
condition again next week.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-03
1Mn TRoors onprREp orr.
THE RESERVES CALLED OUT.


SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. Mrs. Mary
Calihan, all aged woman living at 4 Delhi
Street, In this city, fer some time past
has bei n very III, ard her death twas mo-
mentarily looked for all Wednesday
night. She quietly passed away, to ell
appearances, at about O'Clock this fore
noon. NeIghhors were called In by the
afflicted relatives, and Mrs. Calihan's q SON.
in-law, with whom she lived, was sent for.
By 9 o'clock large humber of the friends
and relatives o. The family were In the
house, and the usual first offices OF the
dead were performed. The limbs were
cold and the eyes glared.
At about noon the door flew open and
woman came out and ran down the street
The other inmates Of the house boro evl.
dence of the strongest excitement save
one, Mrs Calihan, who, ~ neon ap-
preached, turned over on her side and
asked for her dinner. she had been in
a sort OF q trance for more than four
hours, bearing all the appearances OF be-
ing dead.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-03

ELIZABETH, N, j.. August 2.-"Jacls
the Pepper" as he is called, who has
thrown so many females into ierment
In various paris OF this city within the
past few months by suddenly appearing
In their sleeping apartments about mid
niget, ard then disappearing as mysteri-
ously as he came, and who seems to set
the police at defiance, was at his tricks
again last night. He invaded the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Bergen, OF Bond street;
Peter G. BedliugtJp, 447 Liyiugeton
street. and John Gibbons, 900 Magnolia
avenue. In each place he created panic
among the women, whose shrieks aroused
the neighborhood,
warm reception. Mr.. Gibbons blazed
away at him with revolver as he fed
through the yard. Five shots were fire d
at the fugitive, none OF which, however,
seemed TO take effect
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-03

johanna hulyihill died yesterday In
New York from injuries received in
jumping from third-etory window 10
escape Jeiomiah Sui Ivan, who threaten.
cd her with butcher knife Sullivan
was locked up at the time to avail. the
result, but few days ego was tried OH
the charge of grand larceny aud dis
charged. The Tombs Clerk and the Dis
trtct Attorney are throwing the blame on
each other while detectives arc looking
for Sullivan.
All Of the prisoners in the county iail
at Blountsvi.le Ala, escaped on Thu =
day night by climbing through the stove
Hue to- tho roof and leapiDg TO the ground.
Among those who escaped was John
L.vingetcn, white man In jail for the
murder OF his sister.
Mis-. Fred. PhelnckinG, who lived on a
farm sixteen miles northwest of Woon.
s,chet, South Dakota, while In q parox-
ysm OF grief through mistaken impress
sion that her 4-year-old babe wills dead,
committed suicide by taking Paris green
yesterday.
A despatch from Ashland, Wis, GAYS
that large posse OF men is still In pur-
suit OF Joseph Feucbs, who, two weeks
ago, brutally murdered his young aud
newly welded wife al Bal River. lie
was seen once aud wac shot at By pur-
suer, but escaped.
Ii. Lee ClarRe, Il reporter of the BaItl-
mere gun, was arrested yesterday, on a
warrant charging him with engaging and
partlc patng in an unlawful assemblsge,
prize fght on July 2s, TO which he
went as reporter.
Harry seybold, teller of tho Bank OF
Wheeling, W. w., and who was ar
rested with George Hennig, charged with
cmbeszliug the funds of the bank o the
amount OF S2f,C00, yesterday made con-
iession exonerating l1ennig.
George siler, colored, killed Rev. Sam
nel Sharpe, also colored, at Lebanon,
Kentucky, yesterday morning. Sharpe
was living with Siler's sister, Claiming
she was lis wife"
Arthur N. Middleton, an attorney Of
Urbapa, Ohio, and cxsCity Solicitor, was
whipped with switches until he was un-
conscious by White Caps, yesterday, for
abusing Ills family.