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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
POLITICAL HOMICIDE
Sheriff Do,enbseh shoots Major Saith
Durinc y Dispute.


ST.. LOUIS. July 13.-Politics claimed vic-
tim this morning when Major w. s. Smith was
killed by Emil Dosonbach. Sheriff OF st Louis
county. In the of1lco OF tho Judge OF Probate
Court at Clayton. The campaign for tho Re-
publican nomination for Congress In the
Tenth district has been very bitter. especially
in St Louis county The candidates are OK
Congressman Richard Kinsey and DR.. Richard
Bartholdt. Major Smith was an ardent sup
porter Of Kinsey and tho Sheriff Is an active
partisan OF Bartholdt. Both Smith and Doson-
bach we're prominent Republicans. we'll to do
and influential citizens. TIL to-day the two
mea Ind boen good friends. notwithstanding
the fact that they were considered the leaders
OF the opposing factions In tho hot Congress-
Last night the c. D. Wolfe Camp of the Sons of
Veterans held meeting at Clagson where a go
luton calling on the members 81 the camp t9
work at the primaries on next Monday to send
Hention. T Tho Commander Of the camp at
once declared the resolution out OF ,ordor; and
n nea hay hsy n%'a sht o over IT two BOYS oa
dSo sos is
Gals, ....,. +. ut,
ONCE n,I smoking when Major smith, came in and
sat dowp Tw9 ether men were In the hs %,lne;
and the Sons OF Veterans eplsode soon DecauiSs
the subject OF conversation. Presently Sheriff
Dosenbach came in and took part In the as.
had known the resolution was to be intro
ducsd. ou, ,,,,. a 1"
was the reply.
Well. believe" said the Major. that you
put Emil up to ntr osd fba ha fesou''on
Major Smith started toward the Sheriff. who
drew q revolver and fired three shots. one ball
The sheriff surrendered to his deputy without
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
AIderma nic Boodlers.

TOLEDO. July 13 Prosecuting Attorney
Barber. in the Court OF Common Pleas yes
terday. moved to have special Grand Jury
impanelled to investigate charges Of bribery
against ton members OF tho Board OF Alder
men and City Councilmen. Tho Court granted
the notion
1t is said that evidence against the accused
Is very strong. r..I.
A regular schedule Of ratios, IL is said, was
made out for persons desiring to obtain legls-
lation by ordinance.
according to this schedule. S44. 900 for any lit.
tie favor from the City Fathers: the Console
dated Street hallway Company. Sill 900: the
Warren Schart Asphalt Paving Company,
ST. LOCO. and on.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Petition in nehalrorCoai Merchant yvheIrn.

A petition will be presented to the Now Jer-
sey Court OF Pardons at its session In Trenton
to-day In behalf OF John A. WhelNn. one Of the
Jersey City ballot box suffers. who is serving
an eighteen months sentence in the State
prison. More sympathy il expressed for
Whelan. 1t u said. than for any, other OF the
imprisoned election officers. He was coal
retained a lucrative business up to the day he
was sent to the Trenton, PRISON to serve out
ton frauds were committed without his
knowledge. The petition for his pardon is
signed by, POO business men as well as nine
Grand Jury that indicted the election officers;
Whelan is married and has family OF small
children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
NOT EASY FOR RYAN TO DIE
He Hacked ut Hts Throat, Jumped or .
Root, aud lie SIN Alive.

He Hacked at Hts Throat, Jumped or .
Root, aud lie stu Alive.
BosToN. July 13.-8Iichael F. Ryan Of Chelsea
wound up a four days spree to-day BY MUIR
derine his wife and attempting suicide He
struck his W 70 in the head with an axe. After
satisfying himself that his wife was dead. Ryan
climbed to the roof. hacking at his throat with
a dull case knife. When he reached tho roof
he kept. cutting at his neck IN full view q q
OF S ~ hut ne all vts
spot.
Cries Of the spectators attracted the police.
and when they tried to CAPTURE him Ryan
turned with fury on them. and they Nod
from the maniac: Then Ryan threw himself
feet. Even that did not kill him. and he had
strength enough left to give the police hard
tussln when they tried to take him. After
binding him hand and foot they carried him
to the hospital, where he now lies in danger
GUS condition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
NO VOLUNTEER AGENCIES.
A wsrrlne frou. state Cempi.siorers 20
Those Intending to ExhihIt ut Chicago.

a wsrslns n~c, State Cemrissioners 20
Those Iutendinr to Exhihit ut Chicago.
The New York Worlds Fair Commissioners
have sent out this notice:
Tho general managers OF the exhibit OF the
State OF New York at the Wolld's Columbian
Exposition find It necessary to call special at
tention to the fact that their Board and the
Judicial District Commissions associated with
1t constitute the only recognized medium OF
intercourse between intending exhibitors and
the Exposition authorities. No volunteer
agencies whatever have either the right or
power to act in that ca pacity. and none can ac-
comnli sh the slightest good in securing recog-
milton for exhibitors.
g In the assignment Of space at the EXPO.
aition the only possible aid that the New ork
exhibitor can receive In pressing his claims
must come from the State Board and Its local
commissions. and this will be freely givon to
oil applicants.
Any one protesting to he able to exert any
special influence in this or any other field OF
Exposition concession or allotment Is mani.
testify guilty Of false representation"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
The Cholera Scare.

ODESSA. July 13.-lt is rumorcd that cholera
exists ut various Crimean ports.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 13.-Offlcial reports
show that tho cholera is spreading among the
Cossacks between the Caucasus and tho Don.
Tho authorities Of this city arc very active in
measures to keep tho scourGe out of st.
Petersburg.
PLUS July 13.-Busincss Is suffering. be-
cause Of tho i!lness prevailing here. and the
fear oi q choiera epidemic.
ALEXANDRIA,. July l3-Adviros from Acre re-
port tho appearance of cholera thore. The
health Of the ri. grllIs returning from Mecca
is reported generally good.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
POSTS WILL PROBA TED.
He Was the Man Who DisInherited the
"SOn" He Never Had.

He Was the Man Who Disinherited the
"Son" He Never Had.
The will Of William Henry Post. described as
O retired bibliomaniac. was yesterday admit
ted to probate by Surrogate Ransom on de-
fault OF the contestants. They were Adrian
Post Catharine Van Houton. Susanna Van
Saun, and Abby L. Ramsay. cousins Of the de-
cedent, on whom Surrogate Ransom yesterday
taxed the cost OF the proceeding. on the
ground that the contest WAS not made In good
faith. .
Post died last November. leaving the bulk Of
his estate OF 100000 to his sister-in-law.
him. His Will caused comment by provision
stating that as his son WAS well supplied with
worldly goods he had decided not to leave
him anything. It Ia said that he had no son.
aud the prepayment was unable to find such q
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Jamna Chadad Sent Back to Holland.

Jamna Chadad. the Syrian leper who arrived
here on Friday last on the steamship Kmster-
dam. sailed Yesterday on the steamship Rot
terdam for Holland. Her sister and brother
in law were at tho Netherands American pier
in iioboken to soc her on. but they were not
permitted to communicate with her. She will
doubtless be returned to Syria by the Dutch.
She says she is going to her m other. who lives
near Mount Lebanon. She declares that she
is not Il leper.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Tho Old New Hampshire Is Here.

The old war ship New HAMPSHIRE which
has been accommodating barnacles at New Lon
don for several years. arrived ut the foot Of
Fast Twenty eighth street yesterday In tow OF
two tugs and under escort OF the white cruiser
Atlanta. She. Will be put In commission on
Naval Reserves. She will take part in a sham
battle on Thursday next at PeekskilL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
The Western Fre,gh, A.-oelat,ou.

ST. LOUIS. July 13.-Linns represented In the
Western Freight Association began meeting
here to-day for the purpose Of revising freight
rates from st. Louis to points in Missouri and
Iowa There was large attendance. every
line being represented except the Chicago.
Milwaukee and st, Paul. and q representative
OF that company will be on hand tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Cream Found Guilty OF NJ urd-r.

LONDON. July 13.-The inquest into the death
OF Matilda Glover. the girl whose body was ex-
humed on suspicion that she died OF poison
ing. has resulted In n verdict Of wilful murder
against Thomas Neill Cream. tho man bo-
loved to have killed py poisoning u number OF
been guilty Of similar crimes In America.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
F,ehler Applies for q Stay.

John Eichler. the lawyer who was convicted
in the General Sessions OF b!ackmaill In on
deavorng to extort money from Druggist
Otto Doepfner. was not takon to the peniten-
tary yesterday Lawyer John Fennel applied
e Justice Lawrence. in the Supreme Court.
Justice Lawrence reserved his decision. Sem
ator Roesch asked Sheriff German not to send
Eichler to the penitentlary until Justice Law
romeo renders his decision. because Eichler Is
tho executor OF several estates. and wants u
few days to settle up the affairs OF the estates
and resign his oxecutorship.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
The Carriage Coatraes signed.

Collector Hendricks signed yesterday the
Custom House carriage contract. giving 1t pri-
msi1l, to George B. Desne. Jr.. OF the Ninth
district Mr.. Dssne will distribute proper
Eighteenth, Mr. WanmsEor OF the Reventeenth
Mr.. billiard OF the Twelfth. and MIR. Leroy
Mr bs. Gi ass9s St
Of the Exchange Fire 1nsurapos Company. and
Jeremiah sI PsrHParn. real estate inSsstor
contract is to take elect from Aug. !.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
ETN.4 IN ERUPTION.

Frequent Earthquakes Drive Villagers from
Their Homes.
ROME. July 13.-Advicos received here to-
day say that the eruption Of Mount Etna Is
daily growing moro violent. and Is accompa-
MED by frequent earthquakes.
II is thought that the villages Of Ncolost
and Helpnrso will be destroyed and fearful
loss OF lie result Over $4,000 persons are at
present cn"amped in the fields. A part OF Nj
colosi has already been destroyed.
The lava divides into two streams: Great
destruction has boon wrought among tho vine
yards. anu 1t is feared that some peasants have
icli-hed in endeuvoring to save portable
M mi
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
No More Pr,vate Postal Card,.

Postmaster Van Colt has been instructed by
the Post Ofice Department that the word
Postal" must not be used on private cards
issued for transmission through the mails.
Some business firms have been issuing cards
Special Postal Card" &c. Under the decision
OF the Post Office Department such cards will
not be forwarded hereafter II deposited In tho
POST Office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Congressman Fitch Suggested for Mayor.

Some Of the friends OF Congressman Ashbel
P. Fitch who were leaders in the Syracuse
Convention movement are suggesting that Mr..
Fitch would be an acceptable Democratic can
didGte for Mayor this fall. Mr.; Fitch Is coun-
sci for tho Brewers Association aud is con-
nected with many German organizations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Paris's Holiday.

PARIS. July l3.-Immense preparations are
being made for the celebration tomorrow Of
tho anniversary Of tho destruction Of tho Bas-
tile. Russian and American flags are seen
jugglers and aorobats and street fakirs arc
already camping everywhere for the celebra-
flnn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
MR.. ASTOR IMPROVING.
His London Agent Thinks Mr. baldwin was
Easily Taken In.


His London Agent Thinks Mr. baldwin was
Easily Taken In.
LONDON. July 13-AIrs. Aston says that her
husband is making rapid rrogress toward re-
covery.
Mr.. Adams Mr.. Astor's agent here. to-day
received despatch from Mr.. Baldwin. asking
him to confirm the announcement contained
in a cable despatch received by him signed
element" that Mr.. Aston was dead
mo one named Clement has ever had any
connection with Mr.. Aston here" said MIR.
Adams. Why Mr.. Baldwin or any one else
should implicitly accept news on such SUBJ
ject from an unknown person. especially when
to understand. thought last night that my
name had been forged to the message to Mr.,
Baldwin. in which event / had a clear penal
case against the forger. but II the latter was
sharp enough to use a fictitious namo and MIR.
Baldwin was credulous enough to accept his
statement. fear | can do nothing. l am
cabling Mr.. Baldwin to-day"
M. C. ". Baldwin. the manager here for Mr..
William Waldorf Aston. has not ucidated tho
mystery OF the misleading despatch which he
received on Monday. Whom questioned late
last night at his home in Orange. his only re-
The United Prcss received authorization
yesterday from Mr.. Aston through the Central
Me- to see the despatch sent to Mr.. Baldwin.
Mr.. Baldwin said he would not show the de-
spatch unless he received orders from MIR. As
tor direct Tho United Press sent back word
40 London requesting such IN order. but no
reply was received last night
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
E..Preaeh-r Hamilton Murdered Ills wife.

James I. Hamilton. a former colored preacher
Of Flushing. was found guilty Of murder in the
first degree in tho Queens County Supreme
Court. Long Island CITY. last evening, He cut
his wife's throat and she was found dead In a
shallow pond ut Winfield on the morning Of
May 2. He will be sentenced to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
DR.. LESLIE E. KELLEY

Has established at Babylon L. l.. branch OF his cello
brAted Institute for tho treatment OF Alcoholism. the
Morphine Habit. and Nervous Diseases For particu-
lara address wM yYsE Babylon. L. l. or call 81 New
York once. East 27th St
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
4 Yacht Burned.

NYAcx. July 13-The handsome steam yacht
owned by Or. Derby. the oculist, Of New York.
was burned to tho waters edge here early this
morning The origin OF the fire is a mystery.
as no IRE or light was left In The yacht last
night.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14

European tourists should take
Carter's Little Liver Pills o week
before sailing, also during the voy-
age, to prevent seasickness. They
are infallible. Positive cure for
sick headache.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
Relief for st. Johns.

LIVERPOOL. July l3.-At a meeting held here
70 raise n fund for the relief OF the people Of
St. Johns. Newfoundland. $1,000 were sub
scribed ON the spot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14

whom Baby was sct. We gave her oAstertA
when she was Child, she otse for oastorA
when she became Aiss. she chung " o~stsrA
Vhsa she had Children. abe gave than cAstsriA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14

For tho New Jersey sunser Resorts via
Hesdiag Rsiirosa System.
No. sSaS A sys I 500 s
$50 $40 r u sund.ys s:so 4 n. 800 M ,o.,o
1l:eoA a Il 10 Saturdays only $50, 2ilb Sao. As1
Si9o. 6ioo eubf. n. sphdAySSl5. II I'D A. NJ; AGO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14

Are the through trains of the PsnnsyvauiA hailros
They AFFORD ths acme Of comfort In uaysL-Ada
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-07-14
cAMpBELL,s CAREER At FOREIGN NETS.

SAN FRANCISC0, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. n. u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Carroll have returned
from Florida.
Mr.. Joseph F. Gallaher, of Moundsvilr,
was ia town few days sgo.
Mrs Abbott and daughter of Georgetown
are at Mr.. c. Horace Gallaher's.
Col. B. d. Gibson occupied the Circuit
Court bench Of Morgan county as special
Judge several days last week
Miss Beulah Sli'er left this morning for
visit to her sisters in North and South
Carolina The Cornet Band serenaded her
on Tuesday night and gave expression to
their regrets at her departure in notes al
most divine"
Mr.. Warren Cramer is at Mr.. G. Horace
Gallaher's. He will sail from New York
on the 9th instant, along with twenty-four
Others, twelve Of whom are females, under
the auspices of the Christian Alliance, for
Africa to engage in missionary work in the
Congo region.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13
~ AlCf,tl tragedy

thousands OF lives have been sacr, iced
thousands of homes made desolate by the
a,-. ci,.aEeof .he old--choor physicians,
-- persisted in by some. Notwithstanding
-e .igl, thrown upon che ,ubjec; 6y mod
-lreeuch. that Consumption is incurable.
d, is 1o,. Consumption is q >croful0us dis
zee at ,6o lungs, and any remedy which
-se right al. the seat OF the complaint
LEI, aud iL cure Dc Such remedy Is
lr tie-ce'- Golden Medical Discovery. II
s certain specific for all scrofuiouS COM
a.ne To was never known 90 fail II Civ
ID fair trial. and that Is WV the msnu-
lecturers sell 10 under p0sit'gs guarantee
-.et lfit docs not benefit or cure, the money
PAID ior 20 will b. refunded The only lung
remedy possessed Of such remarkable cura-
lte properiie. as to warrant it, makers IN
.-r r on f-'-f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13
Highest of all in Leavening PowerLate u ) Gov NPor
R|>AI! B Bs,xds'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Resignation.

CHARLES Town, W. VA, Mar. %, '92.
To the President and Directors Of the C. M
IT, d 10.
GENTLEMEN As my own private inter
esI- r. Julre ms efforts in another direction,
and believing this company no longer needs
NV services as General Manager, hereby
resign the office Of General Manager. Ia
take effect April ii have tried To per.
form the duties of the office faithfully, and
will endeavor rs Il director to promote the
interest of the company as heretofore.
Respectfully, yours.
B. G. WASHINGTON.
The Board of Directors of The &. VI VI.
& l Co., on the reception of the above
communication. ordered:
On motion the resignation of B. @. Wash
ington Is General Manager of this company,
under date of March 22nd. was accepted,
and the President of the Board was direct
ed convey TO Mr Washington the apprecia-
ton of the members of the Board of his
efficient services heretofore rendered as
General Manager Of this company.
Mr.. Washington was an interchangeable
promoter of and worker in the interest Of
the company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13
MIR RED.

In the Reformed Church. ShepherdStnwn.
OH "Wednesday evening April 9Th. by Rev
tea q Everhart. Mir WN I. McQUlLklN.
JR and Mi,s NELLIE WAGNER
At the r-sidence Of the brides parents Mar
81 Isl Nj. WILLIAM \ TH"MA5 OF
Washington county. Md, and Miss ROSA C.
FOREMAN, Of Jefferson county, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

C. w Brown. the optcian and jeweler.
can always b. found at y w. Washington
1t. with a complete line of teal goods.
We have adj trial set of lenses by which
we are enabled to fit ynGr eyes while you
wait, proprrl, and comfortably, or no charge
souvenir spoons of Charlie Town, with
John Browns scaffold. also the straight
Charles-Town spoon, at Browns, the jew
eler.
Our case of al lenses / helper and
saves money f, The wearer Of spectacles. -
Consult Brown, the opticiani ne will ex-
plain.
solid silver and plated ware-suiahle
good, for wedding presents, at Browns, the
jeweler
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

We the committee appointed by the In
dependent Steam Fire Company to make
arrangements for fair to be held at Wash
ington Hal on the Fourth Ct july, in con
urction with the big Firemen's celebration,
we appeal to the good ladies. OF Charles
Town who have so generously heretofore
assisted us in our good cause, that they may
once more give US their valuable assistance
for cause that is worthy.
G. H. GRIM,
Q. Z. LONG. Com.
L. Y. COCKRELL,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

Messrs. Baker Bros, Of Buckeystown,
Nd. have bought Of A. 6. Morris the tract
Of land at Kearneysvi lie on which is located
the steam stone crusher, and started up the
work there the first of the week. Baker
Bros. have another crusher at Engle's
Switch, also in this county. and both plants
will be run with full force to furnish stone
far same large Contracts the firm has made.
-SAeD Register
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13
Commissioners Notice.


IL the Circuit Court Of jefferson County, West
l. Virginia:
A.F.DNVlS, Sheriff, and, Us such. Commit
tee Administrator of Elizabeth Ruse, dc.
ceased, Plaintiff.
JOSEPH g. FRY. Administrator of John Ruse
deceased; Joseph { . Fry individually, Mar
J FRY. his wife q Powell and LYDIA
Powell his vile Edward :. Rue John Ruse
John - slater. lr Edgar +. Slater, Jam"
g. slater Lou J. Slater, owen NJ Slater
Thns. -. slater. Paul \. slater, Rose
Stores. oh ares w Slater Luther a Safer
1.-THE last two fants) an | J Inn q Slater, 81.
Guardian OF said infants, Defendants
Extract from decree of February 9Th. 1892:
1t is adiud- e T., ordered and decreed that Thu
catlse be referred 10 Clepn Moore Unmis-
sioner in Chancery OF TINS Court. with ihStr"c
uuns 20 ascertain aud report what persuua
property. If any OF Elizabet.. RuSe, deceased
was sold by Joseph G.. Fry individually or ~
Administrators of John Rise. ,eceus+d. anu
To what amount. If any, he should account
To plaintiff therefor; Also To Il certain an'
pur what amount. If any. is due 10 EiizIbelli
Ruse 5 Administrator for her share OF The rem
arising from the farm of which the late john
Ruse died seized. further reporting WIN receive
,aid rents due Elizabeth Ruse deceased, any
be due and report upon any further matter
deemed pertinent by said Commissioner OF
required by any of the parties
A cOpy-Teste
T. W LATIMER Clerk.
NOTICE.
Notice IS hereby given that ! will execute
the above decree at my office in On 'rlrs-IOwn
". Va. on the 2srh day III April. lse!
Given under my hand this 18th dly OF March
1892.
CLFoN MOORE, Commissioner.
March 30 res
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

Nr Juo. W. Kelley has been appointed
acke, ageu, sc the B. & o. depot Tn,
Charlss-Towu station IS, officially, IS other
u.,e. we. equipped.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

Nr j. q. Holmes has directions 70 pro-
.sl with work on the Hotel Powha.an and
complete it at the earliest practicable mo-
.-u, for summer guests.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

The SThads,o,n Registe says Oas- are
beginning 20 bite, aud Ross Foyman caught
one weighing 81 pounds
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-13

As will be seen by reierence 20 our ad
verti>ing columns, We are authorized To AN
nnunce Col J. Garland Hurst Tor the shcr-
iHdty-a position the duties whereof he has
heretofore. discharged accepiably. Per,On
ally he is highly regarded by all who know
him. so far as oar information goes the
only objection urged against him is that
he has been there before" Fer truths
AXE. without committing The FREE PRESS
for or against him, We take pleasure IN saw
ing that be is worthy, capable honest and
experienced. We are not asking any sPe-
clal favors of the sheriff-nOt expecting
any, haven't been erjoying any, haven't
bad any parcxysms Of pain because OF any
oysrplus of plums from that quar'er-henee
we are able 20 speak well of Col Hurst as
vs did of Mr.. Kearlot,, his comp,tItor.--
Scores OF people are active just now in pro
claiming the merits Of the several csndi-
dates. aud we give them credit for desiring
the election and induction into Office OF
efficient and trustworthy men Tickets ss
they now stand are;
sheriff.. Garland Hurst Deputies K \.
Alexander. " A. Morgan, Eugene BAKER
Jailor-S e. YOans.
Sheriff. p. Keariott; Deputies lillian
Rrtler James e Aldridge. Robert klsler ana
Geo. r. Marquette; Jailor-C. Mason housh'