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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-10-05
APPROVED STATEMENT.
CHARLEsTowN, Mass, March a. 1862
Mr.. 81, Il, STEVENS;

CHARLEsTowN, Mass, March a. 1869.
MR. Il. Il. STEVENS:
Dear Sr-ln the year 1860 while residing at Port
land, Me, was afflicted with cancer on NY nose,
which made apid progress. All of the best VhysiC
Ians there were consulted, without any benefit For
period of SIX years it continued to increase and
extend, until 1t was invading my whole system, |
suffered the most eXCTuCiating palms. until my
was nearly gone, and found 1t was approaching
fatal termination. Being burned out of house and
home by the great fire of 1866 moved here, when
was entreated to try the Indian Blood Remedy,
FEGETlNE, and, suffering greatly, without hope
or confidence in relief by any medicine, finally
consented to try it; and only those who have siM
liar suffering can realize my feelings, when, after
two months trial, found the open commencing
to heal Ga ming confidence that the disease was
being successfully COmbattPd by the NkGETINE(or
took no other medicine), faithfully COntiPuedH
use, and in six months the cancer was healed and
my health fully restored
/ am confident if had used VEGETINE in the
early stages of the disease it would have arrested its
progress and saved years eff great suffering desire
simply that others may be ben fitted and attention
called to its usefulness and in the interest Otsun
ing humanity only, cheertully add my testlmGn mat
to its entire success in my case; aud though have
lost nearly all of my nose, my face is entirely healed
and ENJOY good health. My husband Joins with me
MRS. JOHN PATTERSON,
80 Everett Street
Fully ConCurring in the above.
JOHN PATTERSON,
The above statement is from one who was a great
sufferer for many years. trying many physicians and
many remedies, and not finding relief until trying
this remedy-the YEGETINE. Does it not concln'
lively show the searching, cleansing, purifying and
healing qualities of the VEGETINE? Have you
any doubt about trying the VEGETINE for diseases
of the blood If you have reference can be given
to over FIVE hundred who have voluntarily given
testimony Of its cures.
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-10-05
POLITICAL POINTS.

WILLIAM A. WHEELER, republican
candidate for vice.president, is in favor
of demanding the south to military rule.
RUTHERFORD D. HAYES is for keeping
a standing army in the south until every
southern state votes the republican
ticket.
THE New England papers are giving
Kilpatrick's letter abundant emphasis,
They put 1t this way; "A bloody-shirt
campaign with money"
ADvICEs from Virginia indicate that
the " Mother of states and statesmen I"
will give Tilden sixty thousand MAORI
ty. The canvass thus far is all one way
for Tilden and reform.
THE fates are against the radical can
didates. Here is the light and shade of
the two tickets:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
A Glass.EatinC Negro.

A colered man called at the Office of
United States Marshal Kerns recently
and complained that he had a months
pay due him for service on craft hail
ing from New Brunswick, and wished to
take some legal measures to secure bis
money. 1t appeared, when an investi-
cation OF his case was made, that he had
shipped as a sailor on the vessel, which
is small curiosity craft bonnd for Aus
tralia, and that he could not establish a
claim in court. He said he did not In
tend TO ship as sailor, but as "glass-
eater" The Marshal asked him what
kind of glass he ate, and he said, cal
most any kind, except blue or colored
glass that his wonderful powers in this
direction were exhibited continually,
and that only limited supply of other
articles Of food were furnished he fire.
duently disposed of ten or fifteen lamp
chimneys day, and occasionally lamp
was thrown in. BY way of dessert he
took nail-heads and iron slugs." He
says his case has been investigated by
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
Communion Cured.

An old Physician, retired from active prac-
tce, having had placed in his hands by an
East India Missionary the formula OF y simple
Vegetable Remedy for the speedy and perma-
neot Cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis, tCatarrh,
Asthma. and all Throat aud Lung Affections,
slso Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after hav-
ing thoroughly tested it's wonderful curative
powers in Thousands of cases, faels it his duty
to make il known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive, and conscientious
desire 10 relieve human suffering, he will send
free of charged to all vino desire it, this recipe,
with full directions for preparing and success
fury using. Sent by return mail by addressing
with stamp. naming this paper, DIR. w. G. Ste
VEINS l2G Powers Block, Rochester, n. Y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
A Wonder of Art.

whats this, mister ;" said curious
countryman who was wandering through
II Washington street jewelers. store, and
as he spoke he rang statue of Mercury
with his horny knuckles.
THAT" said the attendant, "is Mer-
curry" and he passed on to wait upon a
customer.
That rural gazed for moment with
open mouth at the bronze representation
of the messenger OF the gods, and then
beckoned to companion at the other
end of the store, to whom lie said.
Jim, what do you suppose vat ere
figger ISL"
81 dunno" responded Jim, in turn
giving it resounding rap" bronze,
hain't it"
No." said the other, "taint it's
quicksilver"
"Whaat the stuff they put into
thermometers WAL, am burned.
What'n they do next2"
And after another long look the couple
moved on impressed with the we lders
of art.-BOston Commercial Bulletin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
FIGHT WITH AnusATlC.

An Exciting Episode In Utah mining
to al iantt Town. ~
A correspondent of the Salt Lake
Herald writes from Dry Canon under
date OF the 10th inst: aa.t pas isd
Yesterday the people of this camp
were very much excited over the chase
and capture of an insane man. A native
of Sweden. whose name l can neither
spell nor pronounce, has been residing
In the town of Jacobs for the period OF
about three years, and been engaged AZ
miner, assayer, and expert. He claimed
to be graduate of the Freiburg
School of Mines, and evidently was a
wan possessing superior education.
For some time past he has shown signs
of insanity, but of such mild form
that it was not deemed necessary to con :
fine him.
On the morning of the 9th he armed
himself with huge knife and started
out to "run the muck" otherwise, TO
clean tle town out, and thu first place
he brought up at was the Mono tunnel,
where he assaulted some Of the en-
ployes and drove three Of them to take
refuge in that snug hole in the ground.
The crazy fellow followed them in to
near the face of the tunnel, when they
concluded they would run the large car
over him or force him to leave the tim
mel TO avoid being crushed (; but lol they
had caught u Tartar. The crazy man
was the strongest, and forced the car
back, against their united strength, I'M
til they were in danger of being
crushed between it and the face of the
workings, when providence watches
over miners as we'll as sailors) some
noise at the mouth of the tunnel attract
ed his attention, and the men secreted
themselves.
Leaving the tunnel after demolishing
everything breakable about the place, he
retired to his hut. A crowd soon col
lected. and, headed by the Deputy
Sheriff. they, after supplying themselves
with goodly quantity OF ropes and
other tackle, followed to his den. Ar
rived at the place and opening the door,
they beheld the poor maniac crouched
in dark corner, his eyes lighted mp by
the fire of insanity until, as one Of the
beholders said to me, they looked like
balls of living fire"
The moment the maniac beheld the
motley and threatening throng he drew
his knife and plunged for the door, when
peace officers. prominent citizens. mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, and Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton came suddenly to the conclusion
that the place was unhealthy, and rushed
pell nell down the canon, leaving one
poor fellow (BriIn), who either could
not or would not run. Envious persons
say he wore side-hill boots and couldn't.
The enraged maniac made toward him,
Knife in band, when he of the crooked
heeled boots caught the Swede by the
wrist, and the struggle for life on one
side and blood on the other commenced.
Down on the ground, among the rocks
and brush, now up ana now down, first
the sane man fighting for life on top,
again the insane one ditto, when some
of the stampe1ed crowd came back
and managed to throw their ropes
around and secure the Infatuated mad
man. He fought desperately to the last,
and was only conquered in the end by
force of numbers, and this morning left
in the coach, guarded by two men.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
An International Decentralization.

What is described an an International
Potato Exhibition for the encouragement
OF the best methods of potato culture
and diffusion of improved varieties, I"
was yesterday opened at the Alexandra
Palnce. 1t was stated that there were
over 2, 200 dishes Of potatoes exhibited,
aud they covered six long tables in the
concert-h hall of the building. We be-
lieve this is only the second year OF the
show, which il therefore in its infancy.
There is scope for Improvement in the
extent and aim of such work. Beyond
doubt the attraction and value OF the
work may be considerably increased.
Looking at the Elk long tables loaded
with plates of tubers, good show though
they make, they teach nothing to the
mass of the pubic. All the specimens
We're uncooked, and, beyond their vary
ing sizes, colors, names, and exhibitors,
the onlooker gathered nothing of infor-
nation. A housekeeper might take a
lesson if in some future exhibition she
could see the relative merits of the
potato, cooked as well AZ uncooked !;
learn that smooth, well grown "snow-
flakes" are preferable to rough-skinned
AuhcS, tu8t lSu- JuChctcu hluitJS ultf
be excellent baking potatoes, but that
Kings" are better for boiling that
certain snowballs" will steam where
they will spoil By boiling. In short, III
the purchase or. cooking of potatoes as
much judgment may be exercised by n
knowledge of the respective external
appearances of the varieties as in the
purchase of an apple. The present show
is decidedly a success as far rs it goes
There are 500 exhibits, and no fewer
than seventeen classes In which prizes
are offered aud were allotted. The high
est prize in "class A." given by the
Alexandra Palace Company, was II
guineas. In other classes silver cups,
valued at 10 guineas, as well as money
prizes OF less value, were offered. An
exhibitor, announced as of Medium,
New Brunswick, was successful in carry
ing off the first prize in as many as four
classes. With the exception of this ex-
hibitor and two others from Scotland,
the exhibitors were all of the British
islands, and the title of Inter
national" is therefore somewhat of
misnomer. That Il may assume far
lar3er proportions, under the manage
ment of an executive committee some Of
whose names are well known in agrlcult-
ure, may be quite possible, and it may
certainly be made of considerable useful
ness. London Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
In Position.

William Slsde, resident of the Eighth
ward, returned from the Black Hills the
other day. Our reporter called at the
house to see what interesting fact could
be cleaned in regard to the gold country,
and found William in good health. After
some little conversation our reporter
asked
didn't John James go with you I"
Eyes, SIR"
" Did he also return2 2"
"No he didn't want to come
doing well, was he9"
He seemed to be.
Was he making money!"
81 don't think he was" answered
William. He wasn't working very hard
when 1 last saw him."
Had good fair position for the
winter, at leasta" queried the reporter.
cit seemed to be good position, and
Isuppose he'll hold it all winter. He is
in box, and about four feet under
ground, and I don't know why he
Shouldn't stay there /"
That was all William had to say, and
about all he cared to tell regarding the
Hills. -DetrOH Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
A ST. Louis Residence.

Mention was made some time since of
the case of an ancient school-marm in
reduced circumstances, who prudently
kept within her means by occupying a
pig-pen on Eighth street, between Wal
nut and Clark avenue. This domicil
consisted of some old boards laid across
the corner of fence for roof, and a
bundle of straw and some old rugs COM
posed the furniture. This humble man.
sion seems to have been equaled by a
similar cheap human domicil visited by
Republican reporter yesterday morn
ing. About one square south of the
school-marm's home, and ON the east
side of Eighth street, opposite the
mouth of the railroad tunnel, is an open
lot having gentle slope toward the
street. 1t seems TO be covered by an
old crop of ashes emptied from the
neighboring dwellings and scattered
about III little conical heaps On this
rather dreary- looking lot, an old woman
of the neighborhood has squatted, hav-
ing been expelled from some unpreten-
tious underground cellar for inability to
pay her rent. The present dwelling is
q curiosity. 1t unites in the same apart
ment, parlor, dormitory, and reception
room for guests. Her dwelling, in fine,
consists Of an old tool-chest, such as is
used by street contractors in which &c
house their shovels and picks. The
cover shuts down slantingly, and forms,
when closed, the roof, to keep off the
rain, dew, sleet and snow. At night the
old lady descends into her house, and
closing down the trap-door, disappears
like Jack-in-a-box. in the daytime the
cover is held open by stake, and tn,
apartment is ventilated. The furnitur,
of this humble dwelling seems to con
sist of few tin utensils, and some spar,
fragments of old carpet spread out on
board, forming seat and q shelf. TIL,
kitchen part consists of an iron pot
which was simmering over few EN-
bers, with no roof over il except tn,
canopy of heaven. The old woman wa
seen hacking away at a refractory plank
to chip off some tirewood, in the pres
ence of small crowd of boys and girls
st. Louis Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

AT our request, Cragin & Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa, have promised to send any
of our readers gratis (on receipt OF Is
cents to pay postage) a sample of Dob
bins Electric soap. Try it. Send at once.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

many PHI sicians, and he has constantly
eaten glass for several years without in
Jury. However, he does not think IL
contains much nourishment, aud threat
ems to desert his vessel, pay and all, if
the rest of his bill Of fare is not i'm 1
proved. Philadelphia Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

THE Ohio State Fair awarded the first
premium for pianos to the Ohio Valley Piano
Company, of Ripley. Thev are manufacturers
of the celebrated Valley Gem. the most popular
instrument now sold in the West
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

Millions of bottles of BuRyETT's
CoooATNE have been sold during tho last
twenty years, and the public have rendered the
verde. that it is the best hair dressing in the
world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
CHAppEp hands, face, plmpIes. RING.

worm. saltrheum and other cutaneous sffec-
tons cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be care
tul 20 got only that made by Csswell. Hazard
& Co.. New York, as there are many limitations
made with common tar, ali OF which are WORTH
laaa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

FORTUNES FOR ALL.-ARents wanted.
Address Bullion Mining Co.. l76 Broadway, NY.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

PARSONS PurgatiUe Piils, which are
now being extensively sold in this State, are
purely vegetable and are mild and gentle in
their operation. One is dose. Good quail
ties, certainly.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

WlrHour doubt hundreds of people
who will r. nd this item are suffering with KID
ney Disease in some form which might be
cured with a bottle OF two Of Johnson's AnO-
dyne Liniment, used internally. Why not try at
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

THE belle of Fond du Lac, Wis
makes all her own clothes and does the
marketing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

obtain them. Write Gen. nkBINGHAM a 90. Atty's
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

THE fact that the proprietors Of SAN
FoRp's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH are per-
misted 70 refer 70 30 we'll known aud respected
o gentlemap az HfSnY WEIIs Esq, OF Wells,
Fargo q Co.'S express, mast weigh heavily Ia
its favor. -.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

Hy7ETEIO II you want the beat selling article
EHrk MH& in the world and solid rod patent
HUkIV ~ lever watch, FREQ of cost, wrse at
O4.e W j. BRIDE d CO., 735 broadway, Y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

DR. =. s. FITCH'S FAMILY PHYSICIAN.
~ Snmpie Cory, Paper. Cover, 10 cents:
bound q Cloth with Iiins,Tations, l32
broadway. New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

" 4 n Day. Employment :or ALL Chrome Novelty
u VCatslogus free FELTON, a 90 .lle NassauJSt.N.Y
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03

NON Day. Row TO MAKE IT. Somethi"g aeas
AVond ssIabI, coz. YONGE d co. 81. Lsuis No.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-03
j. II. BURKHARr. Land Agent. Albany. Oregon

VIZ EITEO Men to Wholesale 10 merchants. $40
w n m Eu month and travelling expenses
w AiV GEM MANUFG CO, ST. Louis, Rio.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-14
THB NEXT PRESIDENT,
Samuel ]. Tilden the Choice Of
the People,
FLORIDA SAFE BY I 200 MAJORITY
Preparing to Canvass Che Votes In
South Carolina.

The latest news from the three contested
States does not change the result as given In
Yesterdays Sun. Dispatches from Florida
make 1t more positive that Tilden has carried
the state by st least eleven hundred majority,
and that the Democrats have elected their en-
tire ticket.
Returns from all the counties In South Gro
lima confirm the previous estimates Of Gen.
Hamptons majority. The Board OF Canvassers
Il making efforts to reverse 1t by throwing out
the vote Of several Democratic counties, but
the Democrats have Instituted legal proceed
ings to compel tho board to declare the election
as certified by the county csnvassers.
The situation In Louisiana is unchanged. A
number Of distinguished gentlemen OF both
parties have arrived In New Orleans to be pres
ent at the counting OF the votes by the Return
ing Board. Unless the popular verdict is reversed
by the Returning Boards the electoral vote will
etand as follows.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-14

"pior cars" address Is desired at THE sun
edltOua. rooms.
Win Farrell, prisoner In the penitentiAry.
cied sulutnh y,s erial.
Ann HAYES. Of - Roosevelt street, a prisoner
iu the iluuge street police station WAS found dead In
her cril yesterday.
the inaugural address TO the American Chem
teal Sorlrty To be uev red by Prot john W. Draper
IA CulcAerlng Hall. Soy Id.
uan who wlked overheard from Pier S5,
Eest riy'r, yesterday. VS. rescued by James LdwGdS
OF the Vaul boat John Pcase.
Peter Dwyer has written To friend In this
city tnHt IN si1 wcrks ne haH tstabashud Lltlls
Church Of the Strangers " IN Chicago.
Mrs Flora Foster the matron ~ the women's
department OF the tiy Prison cuunncd 20 hoT bed.
hhVlhg been injured ~ talns IA mont "i h'r hohe'
The Prcsi1ent.elrct eujoyed MS usual hnrso-
barA rue hcserIaN lcrnNou, ami 10 me tNeulng AZ.
ted pl, asnnlly Win the may nelds Who vsited aim
IL the mansion uiaucrtb iMh,
An order was entered Yesterday that the
tuun.ly " IL known IN his me imr As me BG
judy" pay lttc thurch OF 81. Pau. the ApOs e. Vac
fuil amount OF ther Cam,
An imp sing requiem mss WAS celebrated
yrscr AZ i'm the Church o thr PAu,t thtrs, mem.
ory uf tarulnh AhfOncld, fatutr Alfred N1ng, the
cIitf ctlHbfauf. H-sl.ttd hy the ICaC IA Father
Hu l. anu tuD.Deicon faher Brady
In the B,utist Ministers Conference yostsr-
day, me Rev Dr. Fish SAID that mo cnurches hos,
pilal. tor intel ectu uS spep cs. "MiuA,es shculd-
he continued, " exchange their white ycSiments tot
rafting steel Mnor Churches ae dylnk tsesAso they
Ars t0o respectable"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-14
THE GRAPPoTTE MURDER.
Time tMven to Dispose Of Property. and the
Prisoner Committing Suicide.


WATERFOWL, Nov 13. The trial Of Fran
els Grappotte for the murder Of Simon Hoover,
In the town OF lie Roy, was concluded yester-
day. the jury, after nearly "A hours deliDera-
tion, returning verdict Of murder In the Sec
ond degree. The prisoner had property valued
at 10000, and sentence was to have been de-
ferred until Saturday to enable him to dispose
OF II. This morning. however. be was found
suspended from beam in his cell by means OF
towel aud handkerchief. lie had been dead for
some time. Grappotte was a native OF France,
but has lived In this country for many years,
where he has reared large family and acquired
q comfortable competence. He was nfty-six
years Of age. He was surrounded all through
the trial by his wife, children, grandchildren,
and relatives. numbering many men. women,
and children.
The trial lasted seventeen days and ex.
cited great interest, the court room hav-
ing been crowded since the opening
with men. women. and children from
all parts OF the, county. The evidence
was completed on Saturday. and the case was
Hon. Rufus Peckham for the people, and Coun-
sellor Porter aud the Hon. Levi II. Brown for
ment for the people, excorlated those VINO tes-
tilted favorable to Grappotte's insanity, calling
them '' mad doctors" aud displayed the friv-
oltv of many acts that had been cited az corrob-
There was an exciting scene In court on satur-
day at noon. while recess was being taken by
the Jurors. One of tho prisoners daughters. In
ut Of hysteria rose In her place within the tar,
raised her hands toward the ceiling. and eI-
claimed "Oh. Lord on, Lord It's a lie. its
lie Ezra Cranker ls a lIrl u This was IN refer
ence TO the witness Cranker denying that he had
been requested to witch Grappotte. The pris-
oner and all OF the large circle OF his family,
male and female, rose and shrieked wildly and
with tones of great anguish. The whole court
room became excited and all rose to their
feet. Tue little children around the pris-
oner clung to his arms and kissed his hands
wildly. Inc officers of the court removed the
sufferer as quickly as possible, but II was dim
cult to secure quiet. Judge Noxon directed the
noon recess to he announced, and then anoth r
one OF the prisoners daughters tainted, ctusinR
fresh excitement. Later IN the afternoon, while
Mr.. PeCkbam was closing up mis- argument, a
young man was attacked with fits. MIR. Peck
ham had been referring to the phases Of inszn-
| itv IN a very VIVID manner. his affected Mrs
Keller, and the close air OF the codrt room did
| the rest.
A large crowd hlled the court room on Sun
day afternoon when the jury returned with their
verdict. The prisoner received the announce.
ment Of his doom with seeming Indifference