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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

Two ncighbors had a long and envcnomed
litigation about q spring, which they both
claimed. The judge, wearied out with the
case. al last said: What is the use of making
such fuss about little water" Your
honor will see the use of it," replied one OF
the lawyers, "when 1 inform you that the
parties arc both millmen"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

Senator Scott was talking "A Pennsylvania
Sunday school, Sunday or two age and
asked the scholars Why Simon was kept IN
prison. One of the teachers quietly prompted
a boy to say that il was for a hostage. anu The
youth not quite catching the words, piped
out: He was detained for postage
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

Not long ago Western minister told the
youn" ladies of his congregation that the
first step to ruin was an ostrich feather and a
ward of gav.colorcl ribbon. One OF his hear
ers having occasion the next day to use some
ribbon. asked the clerk iog three more steps
ia min
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

\ negro preachcrholding forth 10 his con
cregation upon the subject of obeying the
command OF God, says, "Bredren, whatever
God tells mcto do in dis book (holding up
the BiUlcj DAT I'm gwine to do. If see in it
dat must Jump troo Il stun wall, I'm gwine
TO lump at it. Going troo longs to God,
iunpIn' at it longs ID me-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

The Bay City Chronicle says OF one OF It's
ilustrious citizens Mr., WOpples was born
to command-there is no doubt OF it, lie can
no more help giving orders whenever he sees
another man ut work than a woman pass a
mirror without trying to catch glimpse OF
her back hair. Mr.. Wopples was coming
along the street the other day where some
men were hosting some melted tar to the top
of building for the roOters One man was
pulling at the hosting rope and another was
holding the bucket away from the wall by
means of cord The bucket had just passed
the wide cornice when Wopples came upon
the scene He cOmprehendcd the situation
at a glance and saw that the man who was
holding the bucket out from the building by
the cord must slacken it, so rs to let the
bucket swing over on the roof. Let 90 that
rope!" shouted Mr.. Wopples. The man
pulling on the hosting rope recognized the
voice of authority and, with dim impression
that something had burst, he dropped his rope
and ran to the middle Of the street. The
bucket came down so as to just hit the edge
of the cornce, which upset it and the smok-
ing, sticky contents descended in black
flood upon Mr.. Wopples. During the next
two weeks Mrs. Wopples devoted her leisure
hours to scraping the tar off Wopples' skin,
varying this amusement by the delivery of
free lectures to Wopplee upon what she calls
his habit Of "ctarnally meddlm'."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

\ New England youth who went West
in search of fortune, writes back that he has
Joined three churches of different denomina-
lions: he is satisfied that that is the way no;
only to secure patronage, but also TO have a
hand i'm all the iun going on
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

\ clergyman accosted by an old Gcquain
lance by the name Of cobb, rrplied:
II don't know you, sir" MY name IS
Cobb" rcjoined the man who was half seas
over. All, sir replied the clergyman, you
have 50 much corn on YOU that did not see
the cob
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

4 humorous old man fell in with an ignor-
ant and rather impairment young minister,
who proceeded to inform the old gentleman
in positive terms that he could never reach
heaven unless he was born again, and added
~ have experienced that change, and now
feel no anxiety" 49,,
"Anl have You been holn again: ~ said his
companion, musingly.
yes, | trust have"
We'll" said the old gentlellidn, eyclng
him attcntiyely, Il don't think il would hurt
YOU TO be born once more"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

"Na,rimony," said a modern Benedict, the
other day, produces wonderful changes.
Here I am. for instance, in ten short months,
changed from sighIn: lover 10 loving
sire -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14
YOUNG LION

A Canadian French Stallion, years old, stands
1874 hands high, weighs 400 lbs; a jet Black,
with very heavy mane and tail; for splendid bone,
style and actions, he is acknowledged by compc-
tent horsemen to be the best horse OF ms class
that was ever raised in Canada.
PFDIGREE-Young Lion, sired by Occur de
Lion. dam by Black Diamond, mare that could
trot in 240, and winner on the turf.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

While we guarantee as Good Work as
any city jobbers, we challenge a compar-
ison of Prices with any other establish
ments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

What is the difference between a 1empia-
ton and eternity? One is a vile of The devil
and the Other i q devil 81 while.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-14

l runner for q Milwaukee house was a
few DAYS ago, in La Cross anxious TO get
across The river on the ice tutwas told ii was
dangerous, so he got on his hands and knees
and crawled across, haeaeng a skiii on the ice
TO get into in case the zee broke. After he
had crawled about hali way across, and was
all tired and discouraged, he heard noise
behind him, and, thinking the ice was break
ing he got on his knees Just as load of wood
came up behind 2lim. The ice was q foot
thick, and soiilc other runners hap plaid it on
him. HIP iS"carching for the fellow who
told him trc';cc was thin.
4 rcsitttt on buchanan street, lndianapo-
lis. has Ire following Conspichousy posted up
in lrtr'
40 YOU'VE man ALLOWED
70 come and COURTE my
DtRTER UNLESS
he las $4,000 to PAY DOWE
on Il HOUSE and LOT
balance in IL & , ycareS
for SAIL by me. WlTHlN.'
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11
'E's,e Hast
Fox THE misunderstanding Splaii

Fox THE AssEMBLy.-Phillip Splain
is announced in this mornings SEN
TINEL AS Il candidate for the Assembly,
subject to the decision OF the Demo-
cratic Literal C0nven;i,n. MIR. Splain
has resided IN the Sagcbrush continu-
Ou>ly for the last Twelve Years, and is
one of the best and most thorough
going mechanics in tho whole STATE.
lie WAS head blackslni h IL; tho Eureka
C'onSolida cd For over tw" Years. At
Present le is i.,a>ter machinist at the
Pinto mill. lately Sc. i'll motion by the
new British Conn amy. Mr.. spla!n is
widely known, ana among tho work
in; classes, especially, he is descrvcdly
popular.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

SUBSCRIPTIONS received for all the
Eastern wccklies and montflics:
also, for the san Francisco papers and
magazines, at tho Postof1ice Stationery
and News Depot. d30@
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

IN TowN.--We Yesterday had the
pleasure OF meeting Professor A.
Elders. Deputy L. s. Mining Engineer
and Commissioner. IN Ter Professor
Raymond. The gentleman is ENGAGED
in procuring statistics of tie condition
and prospects OF the mining districts
west of the Rocky Mountains. for the
annual report TO he made TO the Gov
eminent
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

a No. article Of Japan green tea
and China black tea, in bulk, the best
ever offered in this market, cau be had
at Ashim Brothers. sl0
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

TIE GENUINE L.IMBURG CHEESE,
Swiss cheese, German salt pickles,
English pickles, salt hcrrinGs, ancho-
VicS, French >ardineS, Or any other ar
ticle in fancy groceries, can be had Of
). AShilm * Brother. So
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

For New York walking shoes and
all other kinds of good boots and shoes,
20 10 punkel Il Co.'S, corner af Main
and Clark streets. myl9
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11
STOCK REPORT,
San Francisco, September 10.

Jan RtN'i StV IcpltIl UCT III.
MORNING ro,rp
/, $500. m,,o
~ othi,.-o,a -'--,s - nao
~ ioiid Y C'rry-.os Il IA
30 Best Beicl,r-3'"2'
2M Satage-lS ", ~
l03 Iholiarx3 81 55'2 asa
- nale n Norcross-i2 i2LI
4oJ Ifown ! olht-ttt2 bTs 6ds.U
$50 ! GLOW Jacket.sO 81 81 SlEb1
1"!5 impcrialI9. ~ glsb!
lsD Empire Miii-9'4 va Js Va
l.0 kehtnckmi5.s
20 Alpha Is. lj;4 IL
b.o Beicher-oo' ny pbts 6It2DW
* y, C, on''3i ireniaa'' "a l's
no s. Neyada-7is a, ~
20 ~Exciaqucr-SO S,Si
20 Seq. Belcher-l021, l03
so Uverman ~ 49, ~. 49,.
$40 Justice-g,; ga
~ Succor-l7s2lI
1870 Paciic-i2ty C 7Jc
1875 l.cu-l'. II,
= Buckeye. ~
III Julia-4l4 H. ~
20 Cnledonia-2l 2Ot,
lO0 Globc-l1% Il.
10 0 Baltimors Cons s..
30 Iaron-4t4
10 Bullion-yl,
20 Ctuh-3ISs
100 Cali ornia-39
a55 Eciipsc-S s..
100 Ecck IsIaud-4'. SO
~ Da rdanclics-l3i,
~, \. y. Col.-3.4 31
20 Sciator-I,s Il.
~ Uceidenta-3
2D Am rican Elat-S7;s7 IA
100 Iylcr-6r 70c &c
4i0 Woodville-S'4 h3sbj s..
10 Union COMP
30 Sutro-i
900 Silver { lo1d-l Sic
1907 traahlin-2 2.bi
80 ko>sath-l 9jc
40 atten
go Andes-9jc
100 American Con.-Joc
,r,,x,,v ,,,
""N""
~ Meadow Naiiny-
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

SAM. FREEDMAN pays the highest
price for secondhand furniture.
Sam buys saloons.
sam buys all kinds of secondhand
household goods.
sam will sell anything you have at
auction. my.Nf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

RUBY HILL SERyIGE.--Hcv. Il. w.
Jersey. of Virginia City, will hold
service OH Ruby Hill tomorrow, in
place of Rev. $. p. Reilly, OF st. James
Church. The gentleman will also &C.
cupy the pulpit at the church during
Mr.. Kcily''s absence.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

THOSE non-corrosivo zinc and piatina
rens, at the City Drug and bookstore,
are superior TO all others. Try them.
Nur.G
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

CROCKEEY.--The largest assortment
of crockery waro in Town ran he found
at Sam. Friedman's, on Main street, at
prices lower than the lowest. apl-tf.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

For q complete assortment Of TIM
ware, parlor and cooking stoves, or
any article in the hardware line, go to
Maupin 4 Cromcr's. t27
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

MUsr BE S'oLp.-The immense stock
Of jewelry, diamonds, guns, pistols,
etc, at ii. Manlleim'S, must be sold,
as the proprietor is compelled 10 close
his business and leave this place in a
short time. iyl
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

TnE Finest Assortment Of FURNISH
ing Goods, Hosiery, Collars and Ties,
will be found at o. & ii.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

CSE THOUSAND DOZEN lamp CHM
ncys. Of all sizes. just received at Sam.
Fricdunan's. Prices lower than ever.
H,sOtt
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

Go r Dunkel & Co.'S for gents and
boys fashionable dress and diagonal
suits. myl9
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

CALL at Ike Phillips for a sherry
cobblcr, whisky punch, or any fancy
drinks, and an elegant lunch. jvl
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

FRESH ROLL. BUTTER and irkin
butter, just received at Ashim Bros.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

JCSr EECEIvEp-A coml leo stock
Of boots and shoes. at Murphy's, Main
street. myS
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

If you want to buy crockery ware,
glass ware and silver-plated ware, go
>. Ashim & Brother, SO
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

BRIGHAM iouSG's invisible pleated
shirts made to order at o. Dunkel's.
jy2J
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11
c INTELLIGENCE.
Arrivals and Departure.
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
kY v. l.. P~RITCHARD'S srAGE LINZ.
J !. Corrigan l. Hoglo
i W Cluto J 5 Capron
A Ertcrs Rev II Schwortz
r l. Colnon $ Ashim
Campbell Five Frcnchmen
A strange
~ THE TYPO STAGE LINE.
W links Murphy
hh Sin
DEPARTURES.
ny ". J.. I~RIrCHARn'S STAGE LINE.
y VI Mckenzie NJ Evarts
N Jcliison FCiate
" II Raymond ii Ii Scars
J Tuck ii Thornton
Mrs T. Cassidy j Kennedy
l;ov SIP Kelly Campbell
Ey THE TYPO STAGE LINE.
j D Duncan NJ VIII atlay
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

Now Is YOUR TIME.-Oborieldcr 4
Harrison having determined to sell
out their entire stock of clo,hing,gents'
furnishing goods, boots and shoes,
hats and caps, and groceries. at about
cost, thin the next thirty DAYS, to
make room for their immense Fall i'm
IortationS, which will to
arrive within a month, invite the pub
lie to give them Il call and satisfy
themselves of the truth OF the above.
Customers With coin can buy goods
from them cheaper than ever offered
before in Eureka. jva.3
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

Go TO Bo"s' marke; for your bologna
sausages. They are the hest in the
mari 1t. a,iS.a
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

FCNERAL.-Thc funeral of William
colnon, which took place yesterday,
was largely attended by the many
friends Of the family of deceased.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

PAY pAY.-Thc Ruby Consolidated,
X X and IIoosac mining companies
were paving off yesterday.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

FINGER SMAsHED.-James Martin,
one of the workmcn at the Pinto mill,
yesterday had the fore finger of his
left hand badly laccrated by being
caught in the machinery while at work.
DIR. j. Williams was called to attend
HE man and aniputa,ed the finger.
The other portion of the hand was I'M
harmed,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

BLASTING PowDER.-W. Fl. Clark,
having been appointed consignee and
agent for Dupont's blasting powder lin
iron Kegs, is prepared to sell the same
in quantities TO suit purchasers at the
lowest marke: prices. lie is also agent
for ). kruker's safety fuse, an article
equal to any manufacture of the day.
je21-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

To CLOSE OUT Tile STOCK Of patent
medicines, .Ashim Brothers will sell,
at IL dollar per hottie, Walkers Vim
cgar Eiiters, Ayics' Cherry Pectoral,
Halls Sar>aEaii!la, Richardson's S!ler-
ry Wine Bit;cr>. Mitcllell'> Cod Liver
Oil; also, Il great variety of o.her pat
cnt medicines, at cost. $40
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

CIRCULATING LIBRARY. - Persons
having books belonging to the Post
office Circulating Library are request
ell to return them Immediately. as the
proprietor has disposed OF this branch
Of his business.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

BULLION SHIPMENTS.-The Eureka
Con. Company shipped 1880 pounds
OF bullion by PritclIard's teams 10 Pail.
SADIE yesterday. Tho RUBY CONSOLE
dated Company shipped 30,0sO pounds
to Elko by private teams.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

RUEY Hill DEMoCRATS.-The DEM
ocra.s of Ruby Hill held u meeting
night before last ard nominated a
number of gentlemen, to be voted for
at the primaries Tomorrow, as dele.
gates to the County Convention.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

ID. MANNHEIM offers his well selected
stock Of merchandise for sale at great
~ reduced prices for the next thirty
days, for cash, as he wants to make
Don for his Fall and Winter stock.
which will commence to arrive on or
about the 10th inst. Before you pur-
chase elsewhere 60 and see him, and
you will be convinced that you will
get your moneys worth. 81
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

COMMISSIONER. OF DEEDS.-Goyern-
or Booth, OF California, yesterday ap-
pointed Il worthy townsman Thos.
Laspeyrc commissioner OF Deeds of
that State, - reside at Eureka.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

For COUNTY ASSESsoR.-Cnder the
head of "New-To-day," JamesC. Pow
ell, an old and worthy citizen, is II
nounced as a candidate for County AS
SCISSOR, subject to tho decision of the
forthcoming Democra.ic-L.iberal Con-
vention. Mr.. Powell has been PROM
incntly connected with mining affairs
in this district for the last four years,
and being a gentleman of sterling
worth has Won the confidence and es-
TEEN OF a large circle Of friends.
Should he receive the nomination lie
will make a strong run and Il good Of
ticer if elected.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

BIG BUN.-The furnace now in op-
Grafton at the Eureka Consolidated
Works, on Wednesday, made the big
pounds OF bullion in twenty-iour
hours.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

ONE Of the best places to procure
groceries, hard and wooden or tin
ware, clothing, etc., is at the store Of
w. ii. Clark. His immense stock is
weekly replenished aud embraces
every variety in the above line of
goods. Parties will study their own
interest by trading at this place. AS the
prices asked are as reasonable as any
in town, and the goods offered are Of
the best quality. jy3O
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11
~REPUBI.ICAN PRIMARrES.

The Republican primaries passed off
yesterday in a spirited Two
tickets were in the field, the fighting
being between some of the aspirants
to local offices. Five hundred and
fifty-fOur votes were cast, and up to the
hour OF going to press the count had
not been finished. The following
the i" Cnpledged Ticket"- has un-
doubleday been elected as delegates to
the County Convention: w. b. liar
rub, Dan'l McCann, w. +. Haskell.
Baker Gray, Thos. J. Taylor, David
Rosenberg, Clay Simms, Joseph Toy
mini, ii. Knight, e. +. Horn, j. l.
smith. David Davis, Jacob Wander
leith, Frank Wittenberg. Thos. Wren,
Max. oherfelder, Hiram Johnson,
Robert Hanks, a. W. Atchin>on, Z.
+. ESterley, j. S. Burlingame, NJ. J.
Robinson, o. Ball, w. II. Brown. &.
C.. Carpenter, and Richard Paddock.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11

at the Turner House, last night, was a
most agreeable affair. The genial host.
b.J. Turner, spared no pains to make
the night II of pleasure, and was
we'll rewarded for his pains. Dancing
was continued until = late hour. a
splendid supper VAS served at mid
hight.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-09-11
I,ezincil cation Of the Poor I.sn.!.

Il cation OF the Poor Lena.
Tho lead from tho first pot is now
practically dcsilverizcd. as it contains
only 10 grammes of silver, or less
thin Ill of an ounce in the ton; but il
is hard. owing to a small percentage
OF zinc beinc retained i'll it and to the
pre>ei,c. ri arsenic and n,imIOny, if
such nave been, i'll the original bul-
lion. To einoN these impurities The
lead is exposed L dull, rei heat in
the SoilCn.ng furnace, and from time
To time stirred With a hoe to offer Il
new surface Ia the oNidiziug agency OF
the air. As soon As the lead is perfectly
covered viii dross, and the samples
taken out of the furnace from time to
time by their peculiar lHstre and cryS-
tailine texture demonstrate is purly.
the drOsS is removed through til"
work-doo3 $ and the lead is tapped into
IA large cist-iron POT With fireplace.
Here the lead is po,ed for several
hours. that is,s;irred up with Il pole OF
green wood, whereby ii Il bu3-
bling motion and thus give a ilr-e
number ot surfaces 10 Tie air. BY tin,
operation the last Traces of zine are re-
moved. Through a movable spout at
the bottom Of the pot the lead is run
into moidS branded selected"
mon" lead. according TO lis purity. The
dross j.; reserved tor further working;
we will call it poor tcod dross.
Decentralization Of the Zine Seam.
The rich zine scum is, As l said be-
fore, treated in the alloy furnace. This
is a blast furnace of smaller dinien-
.inns than the common ore snehir.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-10-20

and not with the view Of awakening interest in
his individual fortunes. Therefore, he was
frank, truthful in his talk, and his career ap-
peared in an entirely new light.
At the close of the war, he said, he was COM
manding the post of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. By
his concliatory policy, he was so unfortunate as
to win the esteem OF the people within his juris-
diction. When the time came to withdraw the
United States troops, and for Clayton to retire,
meeting of citizens was called. At this meet
ing these citizens passed resolutions in fulsome
praise of Clayton, and ended them with an ear
nest request that he should settle among them
He was foolish enough to take them at their
word. Returning to the North and settling his
affairs there, he went back to Arkansas with no
other ambition than to become a cotton planter,
and without the slightest intention of meddling
with politics. He purchased a plantation for
which he paid $50, 600 and went to work to make
living. He desired nothing more than an op-
portunity to do this asked for nothing more.
But he speedily found that the very men who
had invited him to settle among them were de-
termined to drive him out. He was ''cussed
Yankees a "carpet-bagger !" threats were con-
stantly made against his person and property.
Travellers on the steamboats, passing his place
had it pointed out to them as the Yankee Clay
ton, and they wondered why the Southeners had
not dryen him out long ago. For months he
was obliged to keep an armed guard around his
Clubhouse to keep it from being burned and
every morning when he arose he looked first to
that clubhouse to see whether it had been ruined
In night by the unreasoning and unreasonable
hate of his Southern neighbors.
At last his position became 80 unbearable that
but one alternative was presented to him. He
must either sacrifice all he had in the State and
fly from it, or he must rule it and help to bring
about better public sentiment. He chose the
later alternative, and was driven into politics.
He organized the State, and made it Republican.
He became its Governor, and cites all its history
with entire confidence to show Arkansas never
enjoyed greater prosperity than during his in
cumbency. He then became a Senator of the
United States, which position he still holds. He
does not deny that in his political career he has
resorted to desperate remedies, but he claims
that desperate disease required them. After
his frank confession of his past, it WAS impossi-
BILE to resist the conclusion that saint in Clay
has dome