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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
nan 1A 1airnntiua IAnt afo.x.

At his lecture in New York, on Equato- 1
rial Africa, M. Du Chaillu told the follow
ing big ant story.h ~
/ Bashikonay is the,name given ate by the
Bakalsi. There are two other varieties of
Bashikonay besides the black kind. These
may well be called the lords Of
the forest. 1t is the most yoracious crea-
tiIre / ever met. It is the dread of all liv-
ling animals, from the leopard to the small
est insects. ut is their habits ntOI march
through the forests In along, regular iiHe,1
a line about rtwos inches broad and often
several miles in length; all along this line
are larger ants, who act as .officefs-stand
outside the ranks, and keep this singular
army In order. II they come to place
where there are NO trees to shelter them
from the sun, whose heat they cannot
bear, they immodiately build an under
ground tunnel, through which the whole
army, pass in columns to the forest beyond,
When they grow hungry, as by q sudden
command, lifelong file spread itself through
the forest, advancing forward, attacking
and devourfrg all living things with fury
that is quite irresistible -Yhe elephant and
gorilla fly before them; the black men run
away every animal that lives in their line
of march is chased In an Incredible, short
space of time those that are caught are
overwhelmed, killed, eaten, and only the
bare skeleton remains They seem to travel
day and night. Many time have I taken
co tine water 70 save myself from them.-
When they enter q house they clear it of
Everything. CockFoaches are devoured in
an instant; rats and mice spring around the
room in vain. They will not touch vegeta7
BILE matter, thus they are very useful clear
ing the country of many insects. ns When
on their march the insect world flies before,
them, and / have often had the approach of
a Bashikonay army heralded to me by this
means Of IL GETEIiH -n -ir-sr sdt aorrr-rE
J. Wherever they go they make clean
sweep, even ascending to the top of the
trees in pursuit of their prey. Their man
lner of attack is an impetuous leap; in-
stantly the strong pinchers are fastened,
ard they only let go when the piece gives
way. At such time this little insect
seems animated by kind of fury which
causes it to disregard entirely its own
safety. The negroes relate that criminals,
| by which they generally mean wizards,
have sometimes been exposed on the path
of the Bashikonay ants, tied to a tree so
they, might not escape, and then be de-
voured to the bones. They are larger than
any ants we have in America. The num-
Der of one Of their armies is so great that
one does not like to enter into calculations,
but have seen continuous line passing
at good speed particular place for
/ twelve hours. So you may imagine how
! many millions there may have been. .r7--t7
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
[Erom the Cleveland Plain Dealer of Friday.l .,
:. TER RR1BLE SUICIDE. -
A German Cuts His Throat with q
fsazcr in aFit OF MelanchOly.g g

Between five and six O'Clock this morn
ing, as a butcher was carrying meat to the
bark Annie Y Vdught, which lies at the Pitts
burgh coal pier, he observed the dead body
of man, lying on the dock, near the yes
sci, ina pool of blood, with his throat cut.
The deceased proved to be "a German named
Feiler, residing at No. III Pittsburgh street.
1t subsequently transpired that the de-
ceased had been incapable of. attending to
his business for six or seven weeks, owing
to a. severe attack of rheumatism-a fact
that rendered him melancholy and despon-
dent. GU.
His doctor had told him that he could not
ge to work under, three or four months,
which, impressed Feller's mind with the
belief that his family-a wife and four chill
dren-would come to, want, although he
possessed property valued at $4,000 or
$4,000, Including two houses. He was a
cabinet maker, In the employ of Mr. Henry
Baelstein, on Garden street,, sas,w
Last night, about II O'Clock, Mr., Feller
got out Of bed, and left the house. His wife
soon became alarmed at his absence, and
searched tor him in the neighborhood, but
without success. The facts of the case
were then made known at the Central Po-
lice station, and detail of police searched
in1vain throughout the night for the miss
ing man, and It was only through accident,
as we have shown, that his remains were
discovered. They were lying about eighty
feet from the end Of the pier, face down
ward. Alta little distance from them was
found bloody razor. One of the piles at
the end of the pier was splashed with blood
from its top to the water, and bloody
track extended from the pile to the body.
There was a heap of wheel-barrows In
the immediate vicinity, and upon the han
ule of one of them, near the pile, was the
impress of bloody fingers. Appearances
indicated that the suicide bad braced
against the pile, leaned his head over its
edge, looking into the water, and, in that
position, had made the fatal cash after
which he turned and grasped the wheel
barrow to steady himself staggered back
to the spot where he was found, hurled the
razor away, and fell dead. ...- ...,..
The deceased was in his stocking feet
and hatless. His throat was terribly CASH
ed, and must have been, laid open with 6
resolute hand. Feller was about forty.
five years of age. He arranged all his busi.
ness and domestic affairs last Monday, anG
made his will The body was taken posses.
sion of by the police, to await the coroner's
appearance. '.s '-s.a .i.rf agal .an'af
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03

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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
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PLAN OF DRAWING.

Duplicate thunderstorm to SOC, 900 are plsc edin
wheel; the l.t number; fwhen drawn ouD draws
oq0 the next highest or secona gift. &C., until toe
The distribution will take place after the Concert
where 5000 persons can witness it. A. com mittee
Will be chosen from the audience to take charge Of
the same. f..zr. d ats#I -'Es.T g. lFoa nj II 81
All ents and purchasers will be supplied with
correct list of the ards as soon as published
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03

SWEET POTATO PLANTs.-The supply Of
sweet potatoes for seed here this spring has
paratively short of supply, and desiring
plants for our own use, we some days since
ordered of j. w. Vestal, Esq, Cambridge,
Ind, a dealer in plants, roses, &C., and have
received from him plants In fine order and
evidently we'll grewna Mr.. VestaPs prices
are reasonable andfthose who want will
find him Gas we think} coed person from
whom to order.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS.

Orders may be sent to us. enclosing the monsy
from 81 to S25 in egstered letter STAMP enclosed
at our risk. Larger amounts by postofice order,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03

GRAPE VINES. - All vines Should now be
zone over and the surplus buds rubbed OF.
leave. two or three good strong buds to
form the fruit bearing cones for next year,
and rub away all lateral buds next the fruit
this point now viii save great exhaustion
Of the vine and a vast amount of labor 9TH
erwise to be performed weeks hence ,o-.u,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
: q, ECtAlE5;a95 g NOTICES.
Cleanse the Blood.
WITH CORRUPT

w or tainted Blood, you
are sick all over 1t may
burst out in Pimples or
Sores, ,orin some active dis
ease, or it may merely keep
YOU hstless, depressed and
rood for nothing. But you
:annot have good health
While your blood is inn
pure. AYERS SARsAPA-
aILLA purges out these
impurities; i expels dis
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-06-03
GRAND PRESENTATION MUSICAL CONCERT

500 900 tickets at the nominal price of 81 each-a
single tcL ct entit ng the purchaser to gift-thers
being gift to every ticket The gifts are as fol-
loBs:-u Ffe !-r.rl a.T Lsfg5rlus7.IO9 ra-
An elegant Farm of al acres, improved with
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27

PRoDUcT OF A FLEECE OF WooL.-The pro-
duct in thread or cloth from fleece of wool is
something astonishing. At Norwich, many years
since, $4,000 yards, or twenty-five and quarter
miles of thread, were spun from a single pound
of wool; and go years ago Miss Ives, at Spauld-
ing spun $4,000 yards or about 95la miles of
wooden thread from pound of wool, off a Lin
coin eve. But this seems nothing to the multi
pication fleece now undergoes at Bradford
From the manufacturer who generally buys
by clip obtained this bit Of information. "A
20 pound Lincoln fleece, used as an admixture
with cotton in the finest Alpaca fabrics, suffices
for upward of twelve pieces" each piece of 40
yards in length; it might probably be extended
feet in breadth. At IS yard, the sum realized
would el00; and suppose though am not
much Of II dressmaker) that the crinolines of 50
80 ladies were covered with single fleece of
WOOL. 4. Clark, Long Sutton, Eng
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
Farm aM0 @ar0eu.

TIMBER GROWING IN THE WEST. S. Mer-
rill, Onawa, Iowa, says in a late number of the
Iowa Homestead: 1.-Two years ago a neighbor
Of his and hired man drove twelve mile to a
sand-bar on the Missouri river, got fourteen
thousand cottonwood trees, returned home and
three thousand per day, with spade, till all
were in, and they have since grown finely Last
year he went to the Little Sioux, eight miles
distant, with scoop shovel, and quickly filled
his wagon with maple seeds and planted them.
They promise well. He says that in seven years
these will make three rails each, as he tried them
and knows whereof he afiirms. They will grow,
planted four and a half feet one way and twenty.
six inches the other, 1900 to the acre For con-
frmation of this estimate reference is made to
Judge c. +. Whiting, West Fork, Monona Co.,
who has thousands OF living witnesses of what
is affirmed of timber growing on the prairie re-
gions of the West.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27

HORSES OvER-REACHING-REM COR
respondent says: mako the shoe its natural
length, or trihe longer, with the calk of the
forward shoe high and the heel calk low. The
hoof will then stand farther forward. and more
removed from the stride OF the hind foot, which,
being shod with low toe calk and high heel calk
will strike the ground before it reaches the fore
loot. An interfering horse usually strikes with
the inside of the hoof about two inches from the
toe; therefore, make the shoe straghter on the
inside and rasp the hoof accordingly"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
EAGLE MILLS.

ming the above Mill, and is prepared to 10
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK
In the best possible manner the Mil has been thoroughly
repaired and is in first order Good aud attentive Miles
are employed and will be constantly hand urou
customers. Farmers and Others will Hd to THEN advantage
to give me call before going elsewhere.
NB-Orders fer Flour Feed can he left ut the CITY
Market, or at the Mill, and will be promptly attended
Ottawa, Oct. 0, 1860. J.WOOD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27

BARRETT's VEGETABLE HAIR RESTORATIVE
We speak from experience, having given prac-
teal trial 70 this renowned Hair Restorative
when We say that anybody in want Of a fine head
Of hair should at once procure bottle. 1t will
excite the scalp TO new and healthy action cleanse
it from sourf and dandruff, prevent the hair from
falling off, cure those eruptive diseases which Of
ten appear on the head and in most cases, pro-
duce a fine growth of new hair. As dressing
no better Preparation can be obtained for impart-
ing rich and glossy appearance to the hair In
fact, other Hair Res0ra,ee has erer receiced or
dS@rred u mare unioerMl demand than Borvetfs
We cordially recommend it TO our readers. 1t is
Tor sale at the stores of all respectable druggists
Try one botte,--it will demonstrate its merits in
q very short time 1tsbpry JomDsetcid ."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
CLOTH DEPARTMENT

A very large stock of Plain and Fancy CASH
meres, Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, Cottonades,
&c, &C., &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.

All brands Of Sheetings, Shirtings, Denims,
Stripes, Tickings, Gents Furnishing Goods
&c, &c, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
WOODEN MILLS:
GREAT REDUCTION In PRICES

Having disposed Of our high priced Wool we are roV
selling our WOODEN abrics discount Of about twentI
cent and take pleasure IN notifying patrons
OF the fact. We have made the reduction al all
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
REMEDY FOR CHoKED CArrLE-Take small

REMEDY FOR CHOKED CATTLE.-Take small
parcel of gunpowder, about two or three thimbles
fuil-make small funnel with thin paper, sufii-
cient only TO hold the powder; close the large
end by folding-insert in the passage of the
throat either with the fingers or hand, or by US
ing small stick-split 80 as TO grasp the small
end of the funnel, and to be easily withdraw
when desired. Nothing else to be, done. This
has been tried successfully by some OF the best
stock raisers in this vicinity, and has never fall
ed, Ibelive in any case.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
Drp Goods.
DURkE Il HEENAN.

DURkE Il HEENAN. z
Are selling "Piles" Of goods cheaper than ever
We have now In stock full and complete assortment Of
the following goods besd thousands Of ether articles to
numerous in afvertisement) which We offer
10 the public at the very lowest possible hgures.
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Plain and Striped Alpacas, Silk Armures, Limo
Challies Chalhe, Armure, Pacific, Hamilton,
and all wool Delains. Tamertines, Cochimeres,
Schambnys &C.. &c. All brands Of Prints
from 10 to 10 cents per yard
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
DRESS GOODS Department,
NOTIONS, WHITE GOODS AND Hos1ER,

NOTIONS, WHITE GOODS AND HOSIERY
DEPA RTME EMIT.
Velvet Ribbons, all colors; Elastic Tape Cord.
Parasols, Knitting Cotton Spoon and Skein
Threads Sewing Silk, Corsets,. Corsets Clasps,
Hosiery, Gloves, &c, &c.
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
All brands Of Sheetings, Shirtings, Denims,
Stripes, Tickings, Gents Furnishing Goods
&C., &c, &c.
CLOTH DEPARTMENT.
A very large stock of Plain and Fancy Cassi.
meres, Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, Cottonades,
&c, &c, &c.
ASplendid lot of the most Superb
ARPE rs,
Table Oil Cloths, Table Linen, &c, &c. &c.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS & STRAW GOODS!
All of which have been selected with greatcare in
the Eastern markets. We feel confident that
we can suit all tastes in the quality style and
prices of our goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27

JOSIAH POPE,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
S"op {" LJdyeue street bce La Sale street and Cusiaan,
fbtndry, Otaoa Illinois.
contracts solicited for erecting buildings in town OF coup
try on terms as favorable any firm in the country All the
material furnished If desired at lowest wholesale prices
Drafts, Plans, Specifications and Bills of Materials furnish
ea-wtlout extra charge where contracts are made.
eier 10 John haney, D. o. Glover, Esq, and dozens Of
others Tor whrm have erected buildings during the last rs
!ei' III o''a"a' Feb 10, 80.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-07-27
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Fhtlls.
NXCHANGE MILLS.

j. E. SKINNER &, CO.
Having taken the above Mills for term OF years would no.
ct the patronage OF the Farmers who have rsts t. grind
and would say to all families In the city, they will be pleased
to supply them 9TH Flour, Ruckwheat Flour &C. of the
very best qniit and cheap be afforded and deliver
at ther residences j. T. SKINNER L 90.
OTTAWA November Adj 1910
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-09-28
IT, 1RiSH REFUBh1G
Lberty-Her Friends Friends Her Enemies Our Enemies
CHICAGO, ILL, SEPTEMBER %, 1867
MAMMOTH on it's Defense.

We are informed in the pages of Holy Writ, that
certain personages in days of old protested to be very
much better than their neighbors Everything about
them was carefully calculated to proclaim their superior
sanctty. They dresses of peculiar cut paraded
their prayer-books in very demonstratve manner and
when they gave aims to the poor they sounded rumpe
lest the world should be ignorant of the immensely Of
their charity.
But the conduct of these excessively pious people did
not always square with their professions The robe was
long but sometimes it not long enough to conceal
the cloven foot" Hence these sanity men were, not
unfrequenty found in the act of Selling the orphans
inheritance robbing the house of the detenceless
widow Thi-not the act ITSELF but the discovery OF it
was inconvenient and uncomfortable And they did not
like it.
Of course they did not. Nobody does. To be found
out is in the estimation of pous protesting world the
very sin of SINS And deep the vengeance it excites
in the bosoms of those whose heavenly robes are rude
torn aside to discover beneath them the blazing passions
of the kottomless pit.
In modern timestha is to say during the last three
hundred years-England tried hard, and by various
ways to put down the religion of the Irish people Fire
and sword and penal laws were all employed and ex-
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-09-28
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
General Agent of 1.-THE Irish Republic" Newspaper

General Agent of The Irish Republic" Newspaper.
We have the utmost qualification being able
that the conductors this journal have appointed Captain
WILLIAM H GRACE late of the United States army and
subsequently, Central Organizer of the Fenan Brotherhood
a General Agent for THE IRISH REPUBLIC
Captain GRACE is young Irshman of high intelligence
He is an earnest advocate of universal liberty His devotion
to his oppressed country has been proved by his readiness
the ranks of in her defense and by his unwearied
and efsacrcng abos to promote the of her national
independence In point of character he is of the
unbemshed integrity. We therefore, ask for him. from
every friend of Ireland and of liberty cordial reception
with every possible assistance in the carrying forward of his
noble work He will enroll subscribers, both Irish and
American for this Journal collect advertisements organize
clubs and appoint district and local agents He is empowered
receive payments of all moneys DUE any account
contributed and his receipts WILL in every instance be
acknowledged this office. We again respectfully and
earnestly ask friends and the friends of country
assist our agent in every way possible to them.
Captain GRACE while engaged in dischargng the
immediate duties of his Office WILL when suitable opportunity
OFFERS lecture Irish nationality and organize Circles of the
F. b. where such desirable and necessary This will be
a labor of love-one done free of all the general
Organization We do hope therefore, that the friends of
noble national will be everywhere careful and anxious
to take advantage of it.
The following is the route which Captain GRACE will
follow After spending few days in ST. Paul. Minnesota
he will nrocceed to