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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20
DOGS LARD.
A German Ladder-Saker's Novel
Cure for Consumption.
LFrom the New York Sfercury.l

From the New York Nercury.l
Conrad Schw itzer, an old German,
who resides in Walton street, in that
part of Brooklyn known az Dutch
Town. possesses cnre for consump-
tion that is in some respects remark
able. AS Mercury reporter was
looking around for some one to direct
him to Schweitzer's residence, his
eye fell on youngster who evident
ly was wise beyond his years. When
asked If he knew Mr.. Schweitzer. the
boy replied: 30. know him, maybe
not! Maybe he didn't take nv dog
and make 'hund fat, or ham fat, or
whatever he calls it, out Of himr'
Then, looking at the scribe, he asked:
did he take your dog, Mister? If
he did, he's gone goose by this
time"
The boy, who evidently had deep
grudge against Schweitzer, said: "He
lives way the other side of Dutch
Town. Follow this street right up
until you come to Marcy avenue, and
any one will show you the place, for
every one knows him."
The reporter, passing through a
narrow hall into the ward, knocked
at the door OF shanty that looked
like an over-@rown dog -hOnse. Mr..
Schweitzer, who lives alone, spoke to
the reporter in German, Of which he
was as ignorant as Schweitzer was of
English. The reporter was about to
leave when lady who lives in the
front house, and who was in the yard
at the time. offered her services as
interpreter.
Through her aid the reporter in
terviewed Schweitzer, and learned
that while exaggerated stories told of
him by his neighbors were for the
most part unfonnded, it was true that
he used his dog made lard as a med
icine. II Mr.. Schweitzer were a
member of some medical society his
cure would have been known to the
general public, but as he was only a
ladder maker, it has remained gen
orally unknown. There are many
people, however, who believe in this
remedy. Folks from all parts of
Long Island come to him for this
"hund fat as he calls it, the demand
far exceeding the supply.
The old gentleman's receipt con-
sists of lard made from the fat of
dogs in the same manner as ordinary
lard is made from hog fat. When
made it has greenish-yellOw color,
and resembles in taste and appear
ance bad butter. Sehweitzer, to show
that it was harmless, ate about as
much rs would sicken dozen Ordins-
~ men while the reporter was pres
ent. Schweitzer's house is 4 market
for all the boys of the neighborhood,
who pick up wandering dogs and
dispose of them to him Tor small
consideration. He does not kill them
himself, but tnrIs them over to a
butcher who resides in the next block.
After cutting the dogs throat, the
animal is hung up until the blood all
drains from his carcass. The butch
er then hands him over to Mr..
Schweitzer, who separates the fat
from the lean, using the fat for the
purpose described.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20

LOUISVILLE has been amused by q
row IN fashionable boarding house.
A boarder refused to either pay his
bill, or to go away until the month
for which he had bargained had ex-
pired. The landlady was told by the
lawyers that the money was not legal
ly due until the end Of the month,
and that she must fulfil her part OF
the contract before she could sue
him. She next took the case into
her own hands, put damp sheets on
his bed, fed him on the poorest
viands, and put whining puppy IN
the room next to his. He retreated
after three days Of endurance.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20
HERE isa sample of the ups and

HERE is sample of the ups and
downs of English life. Recently one
of the upper ten" became a bank
rupt. and his establishment has been
broken up. Last week his magniti-
cent town house was sold at auction
for $4,000. And who do you
think was the purchaser? No other
than his own butler, who, while his
master was squandering his estate,
saved up his money and was able to
paw the cash for his purchase. He is
now about to turn the house in which
he lived as servant into first-class
hotel, of which he will be he sole
proprietor.- Letter.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20

"PA, are you in favor of the Bible
in public schoolsT' asked West
Side youngster at the breakfast table
the other morning. "Why, Of course
l am" responded the father, pleased
that such an important subject should
engage the attention of his youthful
offspring. "What makes you ask
such question, my son?' 20, moth
ing" rejoined young hopeful, 'only /
thought maybe you wasn't, as you
never have had one at home" The
urchin lodged, but he wasn't quick
enough.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20
A Dialogue for the Period.
From the Boston Times.l

Disappointed Creditor-"Thls Is
the fourth time, sir, you have prem
ised me that little bill you owe me-
I can't take promises, SIR.
Tranquil Debtor-''If pay you
the oreenbacks you wouldn't have
anvt6ino but promises = United
Non.plussed Creditor Yes; but
thew will be paid sometime
Tranquil Debtor-"Pay you the
same day. Bye-bye, Mr.. Smith.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20
OYSTERS

by the can and half can-Of the best
quality, and warranted to be fresh.
COUNTRY PRODUCE OF all kinds
wanted, for which the highest market
price will be paid.
G.. SEMON.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20
The Log Cabins the House At
ter All.

How well I remember the little old
cabin,
Where first shone the light of life's
early morn;
1t stood on hillside, in sight of vii
lage,
And under the same roof my mother
was born.
grew up to manhood and started life's
journey,
Resolved that my fortune should rise
and not fall;
But one thing I've learned and I'll never
forget it,
That little log cabins the home after
all.
Twas there nv poor mother first taught
me in boyhood
The duties OF right and the dangers Of
wrong,
Twas there have driven the cows from
the meadows,
A barefooted boy, while heard the
birds song.
I've plowed with my father, I've moved
in the meadows,
I've trained the young vines o'er the
moss covered wall
That stood round the spring; ah! talk
not of pleasures,
That little log cabins the home after
all.
I'ye grown up to manhood and fortune
smiles Oh me,
look back toyouth with a feeling of
pain,
And think l would give all think of
possessing,
If L could live happy my boyhood
again;
l weep when [ think of my father and
mother.
Both sleeping in death near the old
garden wall.
OF all the dear homes in this world that
l've met with,
The little old cabins the home of
them all.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20

exhibition will probably occur for
several generations.
Let your session be short--avoid
all schemes requiring excessive ex.
penditure, whether State or local, and
your constituents will cheerfully ap-
prove the appropriation required to
secure to Ohio fitting representa-
ton in the approaching celebration
of the Nations birth.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-01-20

A GREAT debate on amnesty oc-
Cured in Congress on Monday: The
readers of the Ohio Democratlc dai-
lies are in ignorance as to what it was
ali about.-Cleceland Herald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30

This is the question that is frequently pro-
pounded to Thornton, the auctioncer, since
Thursday night last. The cause Of this inquiry
arises frem the fact that Thornton's bed room
was entered by burglars on the night mentioned,
and his watch, chain, and 1888 in money stolen.
The watch was a p s. Bartlett silver attached
to which was three stranded silver chain. The
money consisted of $3.50 in currency, and So in
silver. They were pocket pieces, one being
Spanish, one Mexican, and one Norwegian coin,
all silver. The thieves made their entrance
through the pantry window, cutting the mos
quito bar outside, and raised the window, which
was unfastened. Mr.. Thorton was first appris.
ed of his loss by having mo pants to put on
like "Byan OLynn,' until he found them in the
sitting room, well riied of cash, and his vest dit
to. He will hereafter keep four bull dogs, sever
shot guns ana some dynamite scattered around
his sleeping apartments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
The Thief and Watch.

1t will be remembered that during the recent
State Fair, Daniel Blake Of this city was robbed
Of a watch, chain and seal, valued at $l75. Since
that time Mr. Blake has been industriously pur.
suing the thief On Monday last, Mr.. James
McDonough, chief Of police Of st. Louis, tele-
graphed Mr.. Blake: ~ have your watch and
chain and the thief" 1t seems that a person
calling himself Sidney Manning, appealed to the
chief OF police for situation to work. The officer
had spotted" this party rs II professional pick
pocket, and observing that he had q fine watch,
asked to see II. On opening the case he saw the
name Of Daniel Blake, Ottawa, Ills, engraved
therein, and ut once arrested the said Manning
and telegraphcd to Mr.. Blake. Mr.. Blake went
to st. Louis, and found everything correct The
man by the name OF Manning was somewhat Ia
ken aback, alleged that the watch was bought
and paid for in Toledo, also in Cleveland, aad
made several conflicting statements. IL is
enough to say that Mr.. Blake brought the party
homo, and recovered his watch, and now the en-
terprisrng Mr.. Sidney Manning lauguisheth In
the county jail Of La Sale county.
We give Mr.. Blake credit for his persistent and
successful efforts in going for" this scamp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30

In what the republican papers call "his
most eloquent and convincing speech" at
Philadelphia, Ingersoll said:
"In 1861 the great Presbyterian church met
in general synod and opened the shebang
with prayer, and when they had opened II
with this oyster-knife of prayer, they, passed
two resolutions
There seems to be q faint suspicion in the
republican camp that vigorous campaign is
necessary to neutralize the effect of the ten
comm andments, &C., and our Bob takes that
as his specially. Hayes labors among the
crusaders to conciliate the temperance men
John A. Logan keeps the whisky'ring in statu
quo; Morton and the pop-guns in La Sale
county direct the spread of dirty linen; John
A. DIX s. Co. get up second-rate Hayes
and Wheeler meeting, and to fire the northern
heart, call it Boys in Blue reunion (;
Schurz electrifies the country with columns
of silence on civil service reform; Grant &
Co. manage the whole body of thieves and
the bulldogs, while the Chicago Tribune and
Ottawa Pee Wee do the lying-and right Wig.
orously they do it. Ali busy. Splendid cam.
paign. "rhuse'ne 'mense."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
Dtr0.

At Hillsdae, Michigan. on the I'D inst, jobs YATES
DlChEGMAN, aged , years
In company with his father he had stopped ION his way
to the Centennial Exposition at mn dale TO see soe
ireads and taken down with hemorsge of the bowels
Aner short illness he died at 5P.s o. the 2}d Up TO
within three hours his death Il ought there
danger and the sharp incve click OF the aires 10 Is
friends like lightning clear ky. Con-c Gus
that he must die, he ready prepared 10 90. Ills
body brought 10 the house Of h- br,terin law, Mr.
A. c. Galloway, mile south OF Msrsetes Ait-r I'm
pressve services b. Hev Mr. Ethrdsc add the choir the
Loving hands OF his brother Masns him 10 tn Gallo
way cemetery, Vhee laid hEl dosn In his last seyp
on hard for hrs young vile Co leave him here Ia
hs trirht manhood ut when h!. ie las 20 dear 20 her,
when his love vas - tue Il ID Tor bis her aud
father bid their youngest dar.g frrHrL Hos CO 10
large circle HE brother sad ifeFs bt e. OF hs
aand. And yet rich h'r'sge h. cii N TIA life
Of purity truth and nobility 1Hey AaeS iha' he' we're
better for his nie and hist deal has ri hrm the ch per
fume OF lis living Ihsve benin coss huness and social
Relationship with him Tor yes' nd sl~a's onac him
pure nj honest tue b. ,HNetc nj rizh'. SIh NOR
Al principles ihst Aostd o fIU's u' u'trne-s d. on
or alura = knex h,v D. ,s. 1hrr' uuceifS
meaning IN ~. vord OF While b. NV wan
warm firtds BY he MD So o. -H' GAYS. ' 49, IN
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
THE INDIANS.

On the Indian question, the Times oil Tues
day says:
At Spotted Tail agency, on the 22d the
peace commissioners held council with the
chiefs of the Sioux gathered there, and, after
the usual grumbling about the bad faith of
the government, Spotted Tail and his men
mt their names to the new treaty. Their con-
sent 70 1h,s course would not have been OBJ
tanned without difficulty, but for the anxiety
of the bands at this agency to make sure that
Red Cloud ard his gang of acknowledgements
should not get ahead in the distribution of
Government favors. Blue Teeth, Spotted
Tails fatherin.law, sent to President Grant a
pipe and tobacco-pouch, and Spotted Tail
himself broadly animated that Grant and
Sherman had lied to him. He complained,
also, that the innocent young braves who had
gone north to "hunt," were prevented by the
soldiers from returning to the agencies for
ratons, and all the chiefs declared their dis
satisfaction with the new military agent. The
trouble is that the military man, being unac-
quainted with or unwilling to take part ia
the theivish devices of the old Indian ring,
only gives out ratlons to the savages actually
present, and has shut off the supplies hereto
fore obtained by the scalp-hunters. The trea-
ty being now signed by Red Cloud and Spot
ted Tail, the next thing in order Will be to
send delegations from the tribe down TO the
Indian nation, to examine and report upon
Its value and resources, preparatory to the
proposed removal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
INFORMATION WANTED

TO the Edltof oil TIE chicago llnles
Is that paper published at the corner OF
Dearborn and Madison streets, the same Chi
cago Tribune which four years ago was work.
ing shoulder to shoulder with those terrible
democrats in an endeavor to elect Mr.. Gree.
ly president? If So would it not be well to
copy some of lis opinions of Grantism at that
time?
Is that B. F. Batter who has just been nom
mated for congress by the "hard money" re-
publicans of the seventh district OF Nassa
chusetts, the same one who stood at the head
of the infationists and soft money men In
congress? If SO, he is fit representative
of republican consistency and of the honesty
of their professions.
Is the E. A. Storrs who is around making
stump speeches, the same who purloined, OF
who caused TO be purloined, the letter of the
attorney general, and published il to defeat
the ends of justice in the Babcock case? II
so, he is an apologist Of the republican Off
cials out of Jail, as he has been defender OF
those in; and it shows that the election OF
Hayes will be a prolongation of the Chandler
Mcdonald, Morton, Babcock rule.
A SEEKER FOR LIGHT.
May be p. q. Hayes, Geodspeed, Cullen
and others here, who believe the radical par
ty never did anything it is ashamed 1t can
ansWer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
COMFORTS 67s I3 Al d3Il

BUSINESS CHANGE.-The most important (for
Ottawa) business change completed this week
has been the formation Of a o-partnership By
Messers Albert Maierhofer and AL. Jordan. Since
the dissolution of the firm of Maierhofer, Dent
& Co., this large pillow factory, though always
running, has been under several arrangements
which has not been favorable to much advance
ment in capacity; but by this new combination
the management becomes settled A large in
crease of capacity may, therefore, be expected.
The gentlemen are both men of large and long
experience in the business, are thoroughly con-
versant with its needs and possibilities Of in
crease and both have the requisite energy to
push it to the utmost. The plows Of the Maier-
hofer shops have wide reputation for their ex.
celent qualities, ard the people of Ottawa may
reasonably expect still further increase in the
size OF these shops, with proportional increase
TO the wealth of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
a FEW FACTS FOR TAXPAYERS.

Under the above caption the st. Louis ne
publican presents the following few facts fol
eyeryone's consideration:
It is a fact that seven years OF Grants ad
ministration have cost the country nearly u
much as was expended for all purposes dur
inc the seventy-One years previous TO the &C
II ia fact that the present expenses of thu
Government, in branches of service having nc
relation to the late war, are more than three
times larger than the same services cost in
1861.
1t is a fact that under Republican rule there
are more than twice as many Otfice.hOlders
as under Democratic rule.
1t is fact that a large proportion of these
office.holders are of no use except as election
eering agents for the Republican party.
1t is fact that it costs annually near a
million dollars more than it did in 1868 to
collect S220, 5000 less revenue.
1t is fact that tor the purpose OF carrying
the last three elections the republican party
has added near 40000,0 900 to the miscellan'
eous and Indian expenses alone.
1t is fact that the Republican party, IN
stead Of apologizing for the past, and prom
islng to be more honest and economical ~
the future, expressly repHdiates every klnu Oh
IClOTU, AM dVONS ltS ipooo !" ~ N
Hayes what 1t has done under Grant,
II is a fact that the Republican state con
vention of New York, the Republican stale
convention of Massachusetts, all the Repuoli
can state conventions IN the South, nearly all
of the Republican state conventions in the
North and the national Republican conven,
ton at Cincinnati applauded Grant and Grant,
ism, and held them up as examples worthy OF
all imitation
1t is fact that John Logan said at Clncin
natl: mo man who talks about reform mas
any business in the Republican party"
It is q fact that Senator Morton SAID
"There is more Official integrity, the revenues
are more faithfully collected, and the public
service is better performed than at any former
period. All statements to the contrary are
unmltigated bosh and demagoguery.'
It's a fact that Carl Schurz was sharply
snubbed for preaching reform in Indiana, and
that since his snubbing he has confined HIM
self to denunciaton of the Democracy.
1t Is tact that Rutherford B. Hayes is "a
man of tried subserviency," and If elected
will be plant tool in the hands OF Morton
Logan, Chandler, Cameron & Co.
1t is fact that Samuel j. Tilden Is The
most distinguished and successful reformer
living, and when elected will carry the same
reform into the national administration which
he has wrought in the administration OF the
state Of New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
HOME MATTERS.
TiIden Guards.

On last Saturday night the Tilden Guards met
at their headquarters in the Opera House and
elected officers as follows:
Company A-Captain,J j. +. Thompson LIST Lieu
tenant, VIVA. Kelley; I'd, Michael Hennifen; Or.
derby, V. r. Weeks.
Company B-Captain, J. T. Cunningham; Isl
Lieutenant Henry Rigden; ID, Chas A. Monroe
Orderly, Joseph Meyers.
On Monday night these companies made Their
first appearance with 12G torches. After march
ing a short linie, they halted at Schaefers hall
where very large crowd had assembled, to form
a third club. There was much enthusiasm and
a club formed for which a hundred uniforms
were delivered on Thursday last. Following are
the officers:
Company C-Captain, Vim. Trabing; lst Lieu
tenant, Geo. Werner; 2l, John Reible; Orderly,
Henry Becker.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30

In his recent speech IN Chicago, Judge
Trumbull we'll remarked that the Republican
party of today is not the Republican party
of fifteen years ago. Then it could point
to its Lincoln, Seward, Chase, Sumner, Gree.
", Adams, and Others, all men who were
honored for their integrity and ability even
by their political opponents. Now the Lo,
gans, Buffers, Mortons, Chambers, and Conk-
lins men, whose characters are denounced
by the respectable members of their own par
ty, ask the people to give them four years
more of power because of the good accom-
plished by their past predecessors. Will in
telligent men be deceived by these hypocrites
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30

The departure and doings in the east of Sam.
Dittenhofer during his periodical visits after
goods. are always closely watched by the hordes
of customers of NJ. stiefel Co.'S popular clothing
house. His trip this fall, which ended by his re-
turn last night, is no exception to the rule, and
it is pleasing to announce that his lGbors will
meet the appreciation of the most fastidious. He
has made his selections with great care and
superintendent their manufacture, so that he is
prepared to show one Of the best stocks CT cloth
ing ever brought to the city. Large quantities
of the goods have already arrived and much
more coming, including fall and winter over
coats, suits for men and boys, specially fine lot
of boys clothing, hats, caps, gloves, &c, &c. The
goods will be sold at the usual low figures that
have ben characteristic OF this house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30
New Flaming Mill.

Abby Kings new planning mill is about ready
for buslnes, and by Monday next will be run
ming in full blast. He has probably the finest
machner', in his business, ever brought to Of
tawa; foriEstance, a machine that planes boards
sixteen irhes in width, both sides at once, with
the finest appliances for matching ever invented.
1t has fou knives on cylinders, and dresses and
perfectly matches 1900 to lSOOOf per day. He
has anothr similar machine that planes boards
81 inches vide or pieces 0 inches thick. He has
the usual outfit of saws, &c, and employs good
worknen. He will take contracts for erecting
buildings md do No. l work. shop on MIL St,
near jerry Woods mills
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-09-30

The settlement of the southern question can
only be made upon republican basis.-Cht-
cage Tribune.
II, after ten years of peace and republican
administration, that party has failed to restore
pedce and good order in those southern states
In which it has controlled the elections and
run the state governments on "a republican
basis" is it not about time to change the "ba
sls?'' The republican basis for settling the
southern question seems to be to inclte
hatred and prevent reconciliation between
the whites and blacks in order to control the
vote of the south for party purposes north.
In Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and other
states the "basis' has been aged, in con-
sequence of which the war of races has ceas-
ed; riot ana bloodshed on election days are
unknown; taxation has been very materially
decreased; property and individual rights
are protected by the laws, and the people
seem to be prosperous and contented. How
IS 1t in South Carolina and Louisiana where
they are still working upon republican ba'
sis ?" Uncle Sans troops are quartered all
over these states to protect the people against
each other--to prevent war of races These
states are overwhelmed with debts made upon
a republican basis" Property and life Is in
secure, the laws are violated with IMMUNITY
by both whites and blacks, and the "color line
is drawn upon republican basis 1t
would seem TO the casual observer that d
small change IN this "basis" would be bene-
fetal