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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

GOyERNoR MERILL.--The Western
Monthly for August contains an arti-
Gle on our Governor, closing as fol-
lows:
In person, Governor Merrill has Il
commanding figure, with an open,
pleasing countenance inviting conf
dence. He is an affectionate hus-
bund and fathers and faithful friend
He is conscientious in his politics,
in his business, as well as in his reli-
gion; so that whether one sees him
during the week or on Sunday, in
social life, or in his Office, one is sure
he sees u Christian gentleman, who,
without parade, but with credit and
honor and worth, fills the chief Office
eG State whose people are every
where known as intelligent, spirited
and progressive to Il degree never sur
passed in new country.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The force then went over to Clinton,
and in fifteen minutes the Dubuque
came in sight. This was between 9
sut; 4 +. NJ. AS she threw out her
staging, dozen men, with revolvers
in hand, stepped on board, and forced
every raftsman to 90 aft.
/ Before reaching Clinton, they were
full CT talk OF discriminating the
id Niger. But when the posse
showed determination to arrest them
dead or alive, they just wilted. Over
twenty Of them were tied at the
wrist, and the feet shackeled. As
the officers were doing this work,
five or six of the fellows became op-
streperous, but three or four good
punches in the bread basket wilted
them.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
Senatorial,

IF We are TO judge by outward ap-
pearanccs the senatorial contest in
this State is narrowing down to Il
small crop Of candidates. A few
weeks since, a half score, at least,
were known to be willing to serve
their country, in that capacity but
there is only one to be safely counted
on as not having withdrawn from
the ring Judge Wight of Des
Moines. James Wilson Gov. Mer-
rill, w. b. Allison, Hiram Price,
Judge Williams, ID. n. Cooley and
others, have publicly refused or have
given the authority that they are not
in training for the Office. Notwith-
standing these numerous decliners it
is not thought necessary to otfel
"sealed proposals" for candidates
lest there be among them too many
wilkins Micawbers," turning up
at the next session of the legis!a-
turn
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

JOKE ON a REPORTER.-At the
commencement of Iowa College there
was a reporter by the name s-n
o--w. We will not give all of his
name. MISC Abby Whitcomb, OF
UrinneI, one ofthe graduates OF the
Ladies Department, read all essay
entitled Maturity Necessary to Per
fiction" and poor SIS account of it
reads so: " Maternity Necessary to
Perfectioa' The youngsters OF Grin
nell made it SO warm for the cool
boy, that he has actually fled the city
Guess hell write palmer next time.
DeS 1fOMcS Bulletin.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The item is going the rounds that
at the celebration of the National
Anniversary at Algona, KOssuth
county, one Mr.. Ingham, a banker
in that live young city, took from
his wife's arms her babe, while the
lady herself mounted the platform
and delivered fine speech on liberty
aud law, after which she returned 10
her seat, and took the babe from her
husband, who seemed gratified at her
conduct and proud OF her speech.
This is alarming news to unmarried
men bat there is no cause for being
frightened. Let them make q bar
gain before marriage that in case
Susan wants to make 3 speech she
shall also hold the baby and all will
be well.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The water Of a cistern near Nash
vile having acquired a singular fla
vor, some Of it was analysed by two
young Physicians, who gave it as
their opinion that q stream of pure
chalybeate water had burst through
the walls of the cistern and changed
the taste Of its contents. All the
people of that neighborhood were
well satisfied as to the decision, and
continued using it. Recently the
eistcrn was cleaned out, and the
chaIy beate was found 10 come from
dead cats.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

To Chdnccy D. ClGrk, OJon0dnfj
YOU are hereby notified that 4 petition in
equity of I.Ouera Clark Plaintiff. il now fled in
the 6fica of the Clerk of the District Court in
the County Of Black Hawk. State of Iowa, ask
in. against you Divorce rom The bonds Of Matri-
mony, on the eroauds Of desertiou and habitual
drunkenness. Aud unless sou appear thereto
qaJ dnf..nd before noon OF the Second Day OF the
next September Term Of egid Court in said Com
", which commences on the Goth day Of Septem-
Der 1869. default will he entered against you
therein and Indictment rendered thereon.
POWERS K IlEMENWAY,
JGfvt Plaintiff Attorneys
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

According to an estimate made by
a well informed traveller, the Chi
nese oXpend annually over 10000, TO-
600 to appcaso and propitiate the
souls Of the dead. About $50, 900, 600
are annually expended in worship OF
the FOO gods, and 500, 100000 in the
worship Of family ancestors.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

A Davenport farmer is thankful for
the rains of this season. His fields
are full of dead young grasshoppers,
and dOescn't doubt thatfor this sea,
son, and several following seasons,
the late rains have saved the crops
from destruction by those aud other
insects. Chronic croakers listen !
"God moves in mysterious way
his wonders to perform"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

Talk about nepotism, and Grant
does not furnish a circumstance to
that practiced by many of the So
called Democratic politicians of this
city. So soon as one member Of q
family gets himself snrgly ensconc,
ed'in an influential Office he begins
to look about for nice places for his
relstives.-NeaC~ YORK. Democrat.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The editor Of the Burlington Argus
crows Justify over new baby in his
house, and says: "Another demo
cratic voter, when woman's rights
prevail in radical iowa" If the
child lives il will be q miracla.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The board of Iowa University, To-
Gated at Mount Pleasant have elected
Hon. James Harlan, United States
Senator from this State, president of
that institution. 1t is not known
whether he will accept.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

Susan B. Anthony has a short and
cS3y method of dealing with, ohjec-
lions. At the Saratoga Suffrage
Convention she wasinterrupted in her
remarks by aman who asked, "What
is TO be done width st. Paul's saying
that woman should be subject TO
their husbands?," She replied 1.-THE
same as men do to others of his say
ings: Pass them by.'I
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
Miss Nellie Harlan of Madison.

Miss Nellie Harlan of Madison.
Mimi, came to Buena Vista county
iowa near Storm Lake, t0oB up a
homestead of 100 acres and is now
eultiVating it of course with hired
help. She had good home in Mad
ison. but she says she Oon'tbCljeve in
children remaining at home until
the old folks die, and then looking
over the viii to find their portion.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

A sick man just recovering his ap,
petite, ate eighteen dumplings, and
was about entering on the nine
tenth and last in the dish, when
his little son asked bis father to give
it to him. "Why, my son; would
you take the last dumpling from
your poor sick father?"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The Winterset Sun editor Offers to
bet his gals Grecian bend against a
Jersey slap-jack that the farmers of
Madison county have more reapers
than any other county in the State.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
Farm for G1iA.

One and @ half mile west Of Arlington dep OF
l2B acres; 10 cultivated. mostly new breaking -
The balance Meadow timber and Il spring lake of
three acres. for fowls anl fsh On the farm il an
Apple. Pear. Plum and Cherry orchard and ether
fruit, grapes and berries and grove sheltering
house and barn. Also good water power. In
Qure or the farm or
5ltf MF. Il JAMES WHITNEY.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

White Pine papers chronicle q
good joke on the grasshoprers,' -
which have come in millions to that
barren spot, leaving the wheat fields
of California to ripen glorlously.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

1t is estimated that 224, 600 more
acres of wheat have been spwn in
Iowa this year than ever before, and
that over the whole United States
the increase Is more than .OOO. 900.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The Jefferson Era is more forum
ate than other contemporaries
throughout the state, being always
supplied with money and not bogus
either.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
New Advertisements.
3TRAYEG or ST0GEE5.
EiDer8l E&ewanoGI :

Strayed or Stolen from the subscribers, At New
Hartford, Butler county, Iowa. ON the night OF
Tuly 18th, 1869, Two Horses, one Of them was
bright bay, black tall and name, fine h"it horse
With the letter "C'' branded on his neck under the
name. The other is n dark sorrel, large. coarse
made four year old colt, the Off hind foot white
there il a small wGrt on his nigh side.
A liberal reward will be given for the return OF
the horses or any information that will lead to
their recovery. CHARLES BECkWITH.
lgw2 I G., PUTNAM
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

Henry Keep, well known fnan-
cier and president of the NORTHWEST
ern railroad, died in New York last
Saturday evening.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
SHERIFFS SALE.
STATE OF IOWA, |

STATE OF IOWA, 90
Blackhawk County.
NOTICE il hereby given that on the 18th day Of
~ of August A. ID. lSGpa. 10 o'clock A. NJ. at tho
Court House. In the City Of Waterloo, county and
State aforesaid will he sold At Public Auct ION 10 the
highest bidder, for cash, the following described
Real Estate. levied upon and taken by virtue o. q
spec iul execution, issued from the Office of the
Clerk Of the District Court within and for the
county of Black Hawk, state oflowa, in iavOr oil
the Cedar Falls Wooden Mills Company, and
against the property OF AlonZo g. Mab!e and
Sarah f. MGbie:
Lot No. (5}f Ave, in block no. 90 two, in Dean j.
qarrison's Addition 10 town of Cedar Falls In
Black Hawk County. I0wa,t0 satisfy haid writ
Of execution ana al accruing costs.
w. f. BROWN.
Sheriff OF Rack Hawk County. Iowa.
Dstod at the ShariEs oalce, Waterloo, July 9Th
1853. Iowa PfS5.50
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

The primary election system is be,
ing tested in different parts of the
state with good satisfaction and sue,
cegs,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

Ben Wade says the Cinnamon new
er repudiate debt. No wonder they
are not popular with the Democratic
party.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
FOR gAa. e. !!

House and Eleven acres OF land adjoining the
corporation Of Cedar Fails. win he sold on reason
able terms. i team viii BE- taken in part payment
knquirc Of L. A Cr1adali, or
T.. 4. SNYDER, Agent.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

man in New York has invented
trap which kills the animal in.
stantly, throws its body in the air,
and sets itself for another victim.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

CEDAT FALLS, AUGUST 8, 1899.
.-s--ss-----s,,s-s -
EeHp,rrli~n-u sss,rt @ G'IrI4~t
sE0r Torcynor,
SAMUEL MERRILL,
Of Clayton Comfy.
For Lieutenant Governor,
NJ. NJ. WALDEN,
OF Appanoote Comfy.
For L,tdgc Of S',prcme Court,
JNO. +. DILLON,
OF Scott County.
For Sittot. Of PHbEc Instruction,
lTo oil Vacancy.p
A. s. KISSELL, e.
of Scott County.
For Stqot. of PuJEc Instruction.
Full Term.)
A. s. KISSELL,
OF Scott County.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
eulImao,s paIace sleaping Cars

Run on all night trims. Berths can be secured
any time during the day Ga application at our
Purchase Through Tickets via Michigan Central
Railroad, Chicago Office in fremont House Block
corner LAX ana Dearborn streets, and at the De-
pot, foot OF axe Street.
? \. RICE, General Superintendent.
II. G. WENTWORTH. Passenger A gent.
III = AIILEtNr 4 - in,L
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

Is paramount to wealth. If the system ia in bad
order purge ont the vile humors and distempers
with ROback's Blood Pills, and get the internal
organs performing their regular functions, and
once in order, keep them so by the daily use Of
Robacks Stomach Bitters,
WISE s BRYANT, Agents.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06
Great Central Route !
Passenger Trains vie
Michigan Central
Great Popular Route East,

To its splendid Coachcs Sleeping Cars. and eating
houses. having lately added TO il equipment new
and eiegent day and night coacheF, especially
pleasure on business
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-08-06

cEDAn FALLS, AUGUST 6, 1899,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-07

Alderman McMullns previous motion was
then agreed to, with the amendment that when
the board meets It be for general business.
During the reading of the list Aldermen Col
Inns and McMullin interrupted the clerk and
warned the members that If they attempted to
torce their own appointments upon them they
would raise storm, and the people would not
be allowed to vote. They would make the CITY
too hot to hold them. Ks the clerk proceeded
Alderman McMullin several times interrupted
hlm and in answer to remarks, said that they
would flock the city with persons on election
day, and put an end to such fraud His party
was not going to be gagged in such manner.
lie would bet 800 to S5 that the parties chosen
would not be allowed to serve. The Alderman,
as different wards were read off, repeated his
threats, when he was called to order by the
President, when he replied that he would speak,
and would not be gagged
After the list was concluded, Alderman Cloud
moved that the resolution be adopted
Alderman McNlullin offered another list as an
amendment.
Alderman Cloud moved that it be laid on the
table.
A vote was about being taken upon Alderman
Clouds motion, when
Alderman Jones asked that some outsiders
who were threatening the boardlbe put out.
Great confusion here ensued
Alderman Dallas moved to reconsider the vote
by which the Home at Sixteenth and Federal
streets selected a place of extra assess
ment of the Twenty-siXth ward.
Alderman Dallas further moved that the asses
sOrs meet at the house OF Smith FurlOw, south
west corner of Broad and Shippen Agreed to
Alderman Riddle moved to rescind the vote
selecting the house of Mrs. Siner, Sixteenth
ward, as place for extra assessment. Not
agreed to.
Alderman Sinex moved that, at the next meet
ing, no outsider should be admitted. Ruled out
of order.
A vote was taken to lay Alderman McMullin's
amendment upon the table, which was carried
by vote of 35 to %.
The previous question was then called for and
sustained by a vote of 36 to %.
The following resolution was then read and
adopted
RcsOlUed, That the Return Judges of the several
wards of the city be and they hereby directed to
meet on Thursday, the 14th day of october, in the
Supreme Courtroom, eastern wing of the State
House, for the purpose of performing the duties Of
their Office.
The Democrats, headed by McMullin, shouted
Put them out and we will put you out"
When order had been somewhat restored
| Alderman Jones moved that Il request be imme-
| diately made on Mayor FeX to furnish a squad
| of policemen to protect the board. The Demo-
| Gratis killed off the motion by shouting, "Keep
| your mouth shut; we won't hurt you if you keep
| quiet"
When order was finally restored, the Judges
| named the election officers for October.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-07
Political.

An attempt was lately made by Rhode
Island politicians to bring Senators Anthony
and Sprague together at a clambake. But both
gentlemen had 'other engagements"
The New York Sun reports the progress OF
General Grant under the head of 'The Drifting
President" There are many persons who think
the chief of the Sun is drifting editor. -
Boston Transcript.
The Pennsylvania Boys in Blue are going to
invite their comrades of the other States to
meet them in convention some time next month
in order TO talk over one or two of the dead
issues"
The latest outbreak of Democracy on the
Pacific coast takes the shape of Caucasian
society,"" the object of which is "to protect the
superior races against the inferior ones So
cially and politically"
Not single candidate for office in Ken
lucky, at the late election, who had been in the
Confederate army was defeated This is the re-
suit over which the Democrats of Ohio threw up
their hats, and which they claim as great
Democratic victory" And so it is.-N T. Oom-
merCidl.
The Republican State Convention of Wis
consin met at Madison on Wednesday, Septem-
Der l. The Democratic Convention will assem-
BILE on the ensuing Wednesday, the 8th. Candi.
dates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and
other State Officers are t9 Re nominated.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-07
THE ELECTION CONTESTS.

Continuation Of MIR. Mnnn's Argnment-HOw
stuffed.
Yesterday afternoon, after the close of our
report, William B. Mann, Esq, resumed his
argument, taking up the Eighth division of the
Fourth ward, and, as in the case of the Seventh
division of the Third ward reading from his
printed books, gave the following RESULT
At the opening of the poll 165 votes were
received; another physical impossibilty, pro-
vided the forms of the law were complied with.
Opening of election box on the list of taXables
but one name added, sos marked as voting; on
the list of voters, 1876 names that don't appear
the list of taXables, making aggregate of 702.
According to the list of voters the whole number
of voters in the division is IA, making 10 names
of persons marked voting who did not vote.
James G. Adams, Republican inspector, had
the list of taXables all day; votes came in so fast
that no time was allowed to examine the list of
taXables; he rGcollected two personatiOns of
voters during that time; made but one challenge,
that was of John Smith; made a general chal-
lenge on the ground that more John Smiths had
voted than was on the list of taXables; there was
not an oath administered, nor tax receipt asked
for; the vote of every man who came up to vote
was received and no questions asked.
William d. Moore kept the Republican
window-book outside; he parties come up
with their names written on slips of paper,
which they would hand in with their tickets;
everybody voted and no questions asked.
There is list of one hundred and eighty
seven persons, whose names appear on the lis
of voters, but not on the list of taXables
William Y. Campbell, Return Inspector, testi-
fed that the voting was very fast; there were
one hundred and sixty votes taken the first hour;
saw neither tax receipt shown, nor a voter
sworn, nor voucher; everybody voted without
any questions being asked; there was an unusual
number of strangers around the polls during the
day.
William H. McIlvain Republican inspectors
clerk, testified that votes were received and put
into the box before the name was announced;
no oaths were administered, no tax receipts or
naturalization papers shown during the entire
day. and in but three or four instances did the
voters give their residences they merely gave
their names, and the votes were put into the
box; there were many well-dressed strangers
around the polls; voting was done so rapidly
that the list of voters could not I've numbered
Daniel McNclol testified that he kept board.
ing-house at No. 6l4 =. Eighth street; several
persons who were assessed at his house and
whose names appear on the list of voters were
not entitled to vote.
The result of the investigation in this division
was that the following names were submitted al
those of persons falsely personated or whose
votes were proven Illegal
The investigation of this division showed some
thirty-fve votes which Mr.. Mann said were
clearly illegal, and were not defended by the re-
spondents.
Here the Court adjourned until 915 O'Clock
this morning.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-07
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


The Election Officers for October Appointed
Pursuant to adjournment the Board Of Alder
men reassembled in the Common Pleas Court
Room Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. fresl-
dent Better in the chair.
The roll of members was called, Wnen
quorum (siXty-two) answered to their names.
The next business in order was the reading OF
the minutes of the previous meeting. III was
moved and seconded that the reading OF the
minutes be dispensed with. Agreed to.
Alderman Cloud asked if 1t would be IN order
to make some alterations in the list of canvas
sers, where parties had been appointed who were
not qualified In order to test the matter Alder
man Cloud moved that the appointments made
for canvassers of the Twelfth precinct OF the
Eighteenth ward be reconsidered. Agreed to.
Alderman Cloud then nominated Samuel
Humes and George Elliot. Alderman McMullin
nominated Patrick Donagan. Alderman Kerr
was OF opinion that the board had not power to
act in this matter.
An amendment was offered to declare the
place OF Samuel Rutherford null and void. Not
agreed to.
Alderman McMullin moved that when the
board adlou 1t adjourns to meet on Monday
next at o'clock, to make all necessary correc-
uons In the Board of Canvassers.
Alderman McMullen withdrew his motion to
allow vote TO be taken upon the nominations
made by Aldermen Cloud and McMullin.
a vote was then taken, and the nomination
confirmed.
Alderman Stearne then moved that the cleo.
tion OF Joseph Rutherford as canvasser for the
Twelfth division, Eighteenth ward, be declared
null and void, Agreed 70.