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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17
An ExnlanatiOn Desired.

Our distinguished religious contemporary,
the fndspendent, considers with satisfaction the
letter of Judge Strong respecting the Electoral
Commission, which was recently published by
the SIM. The whole thing writes the III
dependent, is in the compass OF nutshell,
Judge Strong and the majority OF the Elcctor-
al Commission hold to the doctrine that the
appointment of Presidential electors, and the
ccrttication OF their appointments are functions
exclusively deposited Ivy the Constitution IN
the States themselves; and thal Nhch inc
States, through their constituted au'horl'es'
have acted upon the subject, their action Is
final and subject to no review or cOricctioh ny
Congress when counting the votes
Now, this being so, VIII the lH0pt""f"t
kindly inform the public upon Whal GROUND
Judge Strong and his fellows in the ELECTORAL
Commission decided that the vote OF FLORIDA
must be counted in favor OF Hayes Whcii .lie
Supreme Court of the State after examining
the question. had iudicially determined that
the only real electors of Florida were those
whose votes were cast in favor Of Mr.. Iilden,
and that the Returning Board had committed
a fraud in alleging that the Hayes electors were
chosen and had right to cast the votes OF the
State? This was the solemn decision OF the
Supreme Court of Florida and in it both the
Governor and the Legislature concurrcd in inc
same ccrtificatlon; yet, instead OF applying 10
these facts the same rule which he applled 10
the Louisiana case, Judge Strong shut his eyes
and declared the votes OF Florida to have been
cast for Hayes. =,
VIII the MdeDepdept explain this contradlc
ton? Will it show why the rule which judge
Strong set up in the case of Louisiana should
not have been applied to the case OF Florida
also " y. SIM
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

DR.. Felix l.. Oswald, in PopUltr Science
Wonthly for November; Among the natives
of Senegambia pulmonary affections are not
only nearly but absolutely unknown; yet IA
single wear passed in the Overcrowdcd man
pens and stccragc-hclls of the Slavetrader often
sutiiced to develop the disease in that most Vi.
rulent form known as galIoping consumption ;
and the brutal planters of the Spanish Antilles
made rule of never buying an imported ne
gro before they had tested his wind. e.,
trotted him uphill and watched his respira-
tons. If he proved to be "a roarcr,' rs turf
men term it. they knew that the dungeon had
done its work and discounted his value accord
ngly "If Il perfectly sound man Is impris-
Oncd for life" says Baron IL Arblay, the Bel
gan philanthopist, 3" his lungs, rs rule, will
first show symptoms OF disease and shorten
his misery BY hectic decline, unless he should
commit suicide"
Our home statistic, show that the percentage
of deaths by consumption in each state bears
am exact proportion 10 thc greater or small
or number Of inhabitants who follow indoor
occupations, and is highest in the factory dis
tricts Of New England, and the crowded cities
of our central states. In Great Britain the rate
increases with the latitude, and attains its maxi
mum height in Glasgow, where, as Sir Charles
Brodic remarks, windows are opened only one
Gay Tor every TWO III DIIllllLGHaul anu ever.
three and half in London; but going farther
north the percentage suddenly sinks from
twenty-thrcc to eleven, and even to six, if we
cross the fitty-seventh parallel, which marks
the boundary between the manufacturing coun-
ties of Central Scotland and the pastoral re-
giOns OF the north
1t is distrc,singy probable, then, to say the
least, that consumption, tina; most fearful
scourgc of the human race is not Il "mysteri-
Gus dispcnsaton Of Providence nora pro
duct of our outrageous climate but the direct
consequence of an outrageous violation Of the
physical laws of God.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

For the benefit of gentleman looking for a
place on the government payroll it may be
mentioned that the collectorship of the port of
Sitka, Alaska, is open to almost any one. The
place is worth $5 800 per annum and to n gen.
teman disinclned to active official work but
fond of fighting Indians and beating back vol.
YES from the door, it isayery desirable location.
The man last appointed went out from San
Francisco in revenue cutter, took "A look at
the custom.hOusc, saved his scalp miraculously
and returned to Frisco in the same vessel,
Unless he can perform his duties in California
which is out Of the question, he informs the
secretary Of the treasury that he may be counted
out. Fine opening for another Ohio man
Chicdg0 Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

Mr.. Hcwlt'S plan for the establishment OF
an American kitchen at the Paris Exposition,
with the view OF Introducing TO Europe our
methods of cooking Indian corn, deserves 10 be
attentiycly considered. There are many forms
in which corn can be prepared that are really
delicious. and a. AN article ofdiet 1t Is whole
some and rich in nutritivc properties, its chemi-
cal ingredient, being chiefly starch and oil, with
an abundance Of phosphorus. II the poorer
CLASSES of Europe could be brought 10 eat it, the
gain tothcm. in new and cheap article offOod
would he great, while we should send thithcr
a far larger fraction of our corn crop Of 1850
ooOOOO bushels. than the barely G00oOO00
bushels Ne now supply ju Europe. Mr.. llcw-
itt's plan j. feasible. ard may prove very ste
ccssful in it, execution and valuable in it.
r,.snll--
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

QUEER INFATUATIoN.-Mrs. VIM. Reed was
a handsome woman, the possessores9 of Il nus
band with residence at Oxford Last week Mrs,
Reed clopcd with negro named VIM. Alex
ander, and tarred at Urbana. Mr. Reed pass
ed through this city after them the other day,
threatening to furnish them with free transpor-
taien to hell just as soon as his eagle optic
alghted upon them. Evidently William was
mad What sort of an incongruous mania
must possess handsome white woman who
will clopc with . big buck nigger?-Hoopcs-
fDrU r6J0ojrIc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17
NIGGER.T WIS.
BY A. c. GORDON.

Wight hard work while 1t last-dat's SO;
Wurruming hacker all day long
Nizrv gets in yer back, you know,
Speshly dem what amt so strong.
OATS nv fix; but it seems ter me
lac paid for it all when it comes ter dis;
Nv long pipe, little Jake on my knee,
AM my pocket chock full O nigger-twis'.
Corn.cob? Yes, sir. 1t Amt so fine
As dat 'hogany -cOlored one o. yourn;
But gifts us much out o dis o. mine
As dc fines one you ever did own.
De Juice all dries in de cob, you SEC
OATS dc philosophy o. pipes like dis;
An recd-root stem is dc stem for me,
An dc swcetcs' hacker is nigger-twis'.
Den dar's Gurus things, sho nuii-
Dem little splintcrs what lights j., SC"
Hit dey heads whar dc box Is rough
4 sort o hard, an away dey go.
Tneyer liked 'cm. 1t seemed ter me
De devils in 'em some way. And dis
Is les rs good am as true, you see;
4 red hot coal on de ngger-twio.
Wouldn't like cigar? you say.
No, sir, thank you. lse tried dem Oar
Different, sir as de night FIRM day,
Fur apart as cuss an pra'r;
Hasn't no strength, it seems ter me-
Can't begin to compar' wild dis;
Nothin' onder dc sun can be
Sweet rs a cob, an some nigger-t"ls.
No-dat nuther, Well, I'll dcclar'!
mt is de bcatencs' Ise seed yet!
What is dc name dat you call dat ar:
Say it ag'in, please? Cigarette:
Little Jake what sets on my knee
I'd turn up his nose at a thing like dis.
Tsc gWinc to teach him to do like me,
An, suck dc comfort from dc niggcr-twia'.
Yes, dat's o fac. IT'S luxury, sho,
Backcr is, whatever you say
Seems like | never wants nothin mo
'Ceptin' ter set down here, dis way
Take little Jake upon my knee
Have me a corn-cob pipe like dis,
Wild A stem as long as fom you to me,
An pocket chock full o. nggcr-twis'.
ye1f6Dc,'s Monthly for November.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

\ band of robbers, lying in wait in Nevada
for stage in which a large amount OF treasure
was 10 be shipped, were informed Of the depar
turc of the vehicle from Eureka by a contedcr
atc's signal fire on the top OF mountain near.
~ thirty miles distant. This fire also excited
suspicion, and guard was sent TO protect the
stage. A desperate encounter WAS the result
and the robbers were all killed or captured
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

The commissioner of agriculture has returns
which indicate that England will have to buy
1914 100000 bushels Of wheat this year, OWING
to disappointment IN raising good crop at
home The English crop was unusually short
this year, owing to defective curing. On the con.
tincnt of Europe there has been fair general
crop The war will limit the expectation from
Russia and Turkey. and in eastern Europe the
supply will not greatly exceed the local demand
Egypt and India will have Il larger surplus than
usual and will probably increase their ship,
ments to Europe The export Of wheat from
the United States now amounts to $4,000 900
bushels a year but the commissioner of agri
culture thinks that this country may be able
this year to supply the entire Brtilh deficiency.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

\ lawyer from the country oncc entered the
court of appeals while Daniel Lonl, Jr, OF
New York, was arguing case, and inquired
of Mr.. Charles O'Connor. who was sitting neal
by. who that was addressing the court =
Mr.. O'Connor. whose feelings must have been
nettled by the course of the argument, replied
That is Daniel Lord Jr.. and he puts the Jun
Tor after his name 80 he may not be mistaken
for The Almighty"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

since. There was no Golden Age for the mul,
ltitudc in the remote past Ours is the best
century, for poor as we'll a., rich, the world has
ever scen.-N \. Mil.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

THE GLASS FACTORY REvIvING.-The people
Of this city will hail with pleasure the an
nouncement that the Phoenix Glass Factory
which failed in August last, under the manage
ment OF Captain James Laning, involving loss
and disaster to all its employees, is likely to
pass into the hands of II new company, the
principal stock owners in which will be j. P
Brown & Co, proprietors of the Bank of La
Sale and the Union Coal Co, Preparations
are in progress for speedy reopening Of the
factory. and with solid financial basis and
w. c. Brown as business manager, there will
be no apprehension OF another faiure.-LO
Sullc Press lOM.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17

The FREr TG,pER and Chicago Weekly later
oceE, one ycir, Tor tlG5.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-17
professional earns.

I II. DRtTII"T. Attorney and Counselor at Law
y. Ottawa III Office, No ~ l." tdlr street. over i'hl
lips Bros grocery store VIII attend promptly to MI bus
ness entrusted 10 his Special attention paid coec
tons aug!y-f.nOs
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09
Inser.al Improvements.

Cincinnati Commercial: 1t is early
to Judge of the probabilities, but pres.
emit appearances are clearly in favor OF
the passage of the Texas Pacific bill
and very liberal appropriations for the
improvement of rivers and harbors. The
mississippi leyees and cotton tax re-
funding projects do not seem TO be near.
ly soSsona1nins tes-succeed. II however,
the president. in his message, should
take grounds against these schemes.
they will receive back-set from, which
they may not be able to recover. The
changes in the senate made by acees-
sions OF native southerners have rem
dered it almost certain that that body
will give the schemes q handsome ma.
Jority. The house will not be SO easily
handled, but unless the president in,
terferes in most decided manner. the
house will be carried.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09
KOCKWALL.
To the Edltor ofrhs Herald.

To the Editor ofThs Herald:
Since ] wrote you last nothing of in-
tarest has TRANSFERRED Wheat harvest
is now under full headway the crop is
good and the quality of wheat superior.
Farmers were beginning 10 complain
that the ground was getting dry and
hard and evil forebodings had found
place in the minds Of many with re.
ference To the slrouth setting in, but
last Saturday 4 splendid season fell
which infused new life ilto vegetation
and clothed the farmers countensnce
with a radiant smile.
The sheriff of this county failed TO
collect the taxes for two years past, Our
present sheriff has thus far been vigi-
liant and collected as closely as possible
The people have been compelled to pay
three years taxes at one time, hence the
county is stripped of money and times
are hard, but the present bountifnl
wheat crop. which will soon be placed
on the market, will bring timely and
material relief,
George Garner the murder convicted
at our present court has made full
confession. which will be published and
on SAFE the day OF the execution, for the
benefit of his wife and children
Have your county commissioners
taken no action with reference to the
opening of the Rockwell road YETI This
Is matter OF Importance TO Dallas,
Some OF our merchants have told me
that If the road is not opened that they
will ship their present years crop 10
Terrell, and, of course. If they do this
they will receive their goods at the
same point. 1t seems to me that this
is q matter in which Dallas is even more
deeply interested than Rockwell, and
that its importance is sufficient to urge
yolh court and people up to action.
More anon. srAsFIELD.
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CpssA<k and Steed

war correspondent of the London
News describes the Cossack's pony a.
having no middle piece TO speak Of
wi.h an eve neck a gRunt, project ug
head. with ragged TANKS, loose hooks
limp fetlocks, shelly feet, and q general
aspect of kpsckerism-the sort of ami
NAL, in fine, for which a costermonger
would think twice before he offered
three quid for it on the outskirts Of
the Metropolitan cattle market on a
Friday afternoon. But the screw 10 Of
indomitable gameness and toughne-s-
lives where other horses would siarye-
Is fresh when most other horses are
Knocked up-and Is iit to carry It's
rider across Europe The Cossscks
seem 10 be used unfortunately
for all sorts of work They were
the first to enter Roumania. they
ride about alone with dispatches,
they escort suspected spies. keeping the
head OF their lance carefully within
easy distance of the small of the sus-
pect back, to be handy for skewering
him if he would attempt escape: and
Cossacks are placed on guard over the
ships at the GalAtz quay, To prevent
their attempting departure. Dismount-
ing and Stacking his pony by a hobble
on each foreleg, connected By leather
strap with another hobble around the
left mind leg above the hook, the Cos
sack takes up position on the extreme
edge OF the jetty, with his lance pointed
in the direction of the ship, as If he
would transtix it should it attempt TO
escape, and there he stands self con
tanned, aifable. alert, and with general
aspect conveying the idea that he is
patronizing that section of Christendom
within his purview. He will accept a
cigarette. and tender one light from
his in the friendliest manner. but one
will never coax him TO take his eve for
a single minute off the ship which he
has an custody.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09

vsns," by PiroB; Forest Industries, ."
by Prof joy, in which We zee and
learn all about the production of ma
pie sugar; "HOw 10 Keep Hotel" by
which We are Initiated into the work
ings OF the inner mysteries Of the hotel
world. Among the many beautiful
stories found at intervals throughout
the one hundred and tWenty-eisht
pages, We find Bond aud Free" by
Eli Perkins, "Markson's House." by
the author Of ''Helenis babies" We
count nearly one hundred illustrations,
and numerous anecdotes, which COM
pIete The number. On the cover facts
and figures are given, which certainly
prove that Frank LesIie's Popular
Monthly and Sunday Magazine are
the cheapest monthlies published in
the world. The former may be had
free, 10y mail, for - -, and the sun
day Magazine - per month. by adj.
dressing Frank Le-lie's Puh,i.hin,
House, $50 Pearl street. New York.
msy2i-;m.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09

We would have our citizens, who
have musical tastes, glance at the lib
eral advertisement OF Mr.. X Il. Gaines,
which appeared yesterday, the notice
being unavoidably crowded out. Mr..
Gaines is All old and experienced
dealer in musical instruments, and
keeps none hut instruments by the
very best makers. Mr.. q. comes to
us from Nashville, and is strongly in
dorsed by people of cultivation and re-
iinement there, as well AS by business
men. We commend his establishment
to those OF our friends requiring any.
thing la his line, at the same time as-
surfing them honest and courteous
| treatment
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09
GRAND PREPARATIONS.
Neefiss OF the Sfrc Depsrtsaent-They
Arrange for the Reception OF tbe
Delegates 10 the Convention.


Next week will be "high jinks +"
with the fire boys, They will have
company and have determined
to put on their bib and tucker
for the occasion. The department met
last night, ID. Goslin presiding. The
minutes OF the last meeting were read
aud approved. The roll call was dis
pensed with. The committee on ar
rangements made their report. They
recommended "A parade of the depart
ment aud visiting tiremeu on the
evening OF the adjournment OF the
convention, and a banquet to the dele
gates, To- be given at Germania hall,
and after the banquet Ia adjourn to
san Jscinto park to have a dance and
otherwise enjoy the evening. An es-
Innate OF the expense was then in
eluded, and the report adopted.
Chief Common then addressed the
meeting, and in stirring words recom-
mended thai the entire expense OF the
affair I've borne 10y themselves, without
asking the aid Of the city, or any one
else, and clinehed his argument by
subscribing twenty-five dollars. The
ball was opened, and every member
present subscribed most literally.
\ committee of three, consisting OF
Messr-. Friend, Strattou and Schenck,
were appointed 10 get up subscription
from the members of the department.
a committee Of one from each com
pauy was appointed to collect the sub
scription in their respective compan-
les, Messrs. Stratton. Tooiey, Auns
paugh and Flint were appointed.
| a committee Of three from each
company, consisting of the foreman
and Two assistants, WAS appointed to
superintend the banquet and provide
for the wants Of the guests.
Mr.. T.. G. Ellis WAS appointed com.
mittee Of one TO get up asuitable badge
to be presented to the visiting dele
/ gates.
Messrs. Golay, Tolliver, Tooley and
Saucier were appointed. a committee
{ on decoration.
Bids and bills OF fare were received
from various caterers to furnish tbs
banquet. The award was made to
Charlie Wurtzburger to furnish tia,
/ HItJgfL
ON motion, Mr.. Ellis WAS appointed
a committee Of one b. arrange the bill
Of fare after its reception from the res
/ ttugutsur.
The department then adjourned tC
meet Tuesday night, the 18th.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09
Hayes Policy Toward tn. Mermo...

A Washington dispatch to the New
York Evening Express. saws the condi.
ton OF affairs in Utah will very soon
receive practical attention from the
general government. a prominent
officer of the army stated, in social con-
verse few evenings ago, that Brigham
Young was beginning TO show the con-
tempt for the authority of the United
States that has really never been dis.
guised by HIM The policy of this sd,
ministration Is designed to be one con
sistent every way with honor and moral
ity, and the number OF those who be
lieve that our laws will not be permitted
to be set at defiance IN Utah, any more
than they would be in Arizona or Da-
kota, is showing very sensible in-
crease. Close friends OF the admins
trstion believe thai Mr.. Hayes will
make Utah and polygamy, in R gov
eminent where the vice Is denied by
every principle OF law and religion
subjects of imposing attention in hi.
first message to congress.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Crops looking magnificent.
-Gariens are looking line. Corn ir
nearly ripe.
Country butter, eggs aud chickens
IN fair demand.
Wheat ought 90 begin coming Ia
soon, and In considerable quantities.
Considerable new wheat in the
city yesterday II sold tuf -lI0 per
lu-heL
The buys will all learn how to
throw la,zu. Zen cents for dogs.
liuurgy'
The city burying ground will prob
ably b. changed. That's right, and
what wez needed = long time ago.
We saw lot u iron Tor street ear
tracks, lying near the Texas aud Pa
ctGc track, ia Last Dallas. We hope
It II for the extension to the fair
grounds.
houston has organized another
military company under the name OF
the Hubbard RIFLES. This makes four
com 9auies that city has. John T..
l,torisn II the captain.
Work is progressing or the city
park.
--The game of tase hall NJ Fort
Worth, saturday, between the stars OF
this city and the Fort W orth club, will
be- interesting.
The runaway yesterday had moth
ing particular 90 distinguish it from
the other regular daily -mash-up. They
all average pretty well.
All nervous, cNhsusting, ard pain
MT diseases speedily yield 10 the cura.
tive influences " Pulvermacher's Flee
trio Belts and Bands. They are safe,
simple, and effective, and can be easily
applied hy the patient himself. Book,
with full particulars, mailed free. Ad-
dress PulvermAche Galvanic com
pany, Cincinnati, Ohio.
--pinchback was nj one time a good
barber. Why wouldn't be make q
good whig.- Washington star. Well,
you must hone up that he made a
pretty close shave Of Il when he tried
~ get into the senate, But, after all,
Why razor discussion ui this kind -
Commercial Advertiser. The man
who comb-menced II ought To dye
Boston Post. Brush UP your wits and
give Us some more shnm-puns, II Won
mustachieve fame Ia that way. 81
Louis Times.
Towel made puRs We do incline, hui
the authors Of the above should bt
we'll strapped. A Turkish bath might
Keep them from the dyer necessity 81
grtting into n lather Of persPiration
tying - make genuine wit from
Pinchhack material. Next"
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09
ArtftlrtaI Ntoue.

We met yesterday Mr.. w. J. New
berry, who has on exhibition speci-
mems OF stone made from sand, water
and hydraulic cement, that Is the best
thing Oft kind we have seen. Ills
Leather's patent, and company will
be- formed here In few days to manu-
facture 1t. We saw piece of flsgging
made by this process which il most
excellent This stone has been thor.
oughly tested by Major General Gil
mer, United states army, and 1t has
been found that two inch cube would
support crushing force OF seventeen
thousand pounds. Parties Interested
can see il Ivy going to Carnes d Thor
burns store, where IL Ia on exhibition.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-06-09

Thousands ofpeople died every yezr
In the iniasmstic valleys surrounding
Lookout mountain, until about ISsO
when from the common mountain
herbs, DIR. A. q Simmons scientifical.
iy prepared a medicine that proved
q specific in the cure oliver diseases.
BY its use the country in that vicinity
has become AMONG the healthie-t on
the continent The reputation of DIR.
A q. simmons vegetable liver medi.
cine Is now worldwide. Itismade nv
NJ A. Thedford a Co., of Chattanooga
tennessee, and every genuine pack.
age and bottle Is enclosed in a yellow
wrapper bearing the Likeness OF DR.
Simmons
IL rs for sale 10y ali druggists. who
have trial packages OF the mediein,
that will be given to al applicants IRE,
Oh chafge- my27-i m-d-w.