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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

laIe war was held az Canton, Ohio, on the
lst Among the distinguished men who we're
present and addressed the gathering were
President Hayes, Generals Garfield, Sherman,
Crook and others. Il Ia estimated that there
were fully sixty thousand people in attend
ance.
THOMAS MCDONALD, a farmer living
near Commercial Point, Plckaway County,
Ohio, was taken from his house by mob on
the night Of the 8lst ult., and hung 10 a tree
near his residence. He had for a long time
been regarded as a desperate, quarrelsome
and vindlctive.
HE following nominations for State
officers were made by the Iowa Democratic
Convention held at Dos Moines Oh the I'd,
Secretary Of State, A. B. Keith; Treasurer,
Martin Blume; Auditor, @. A. Barber; Attor.
ney General, O. A. Clarke; Land Office Reg.
lister, d. Dougherty.
AGGlE SHEEHEY, the little girl upon
whom it was attempted to graft the skin Of a
lamb to cover a sore left by a very severe burn
died at the Cook County, Illinois, hospital on
the ID. She had been lying at DEATHS door
for two years and did not possess sufficient vi
tality for such a surgical operation.
The Democrats in the Fifth Con
grosslonal District Of Wisconsin renomlnated
General Ed. s. Bragg on the "a
PRESIDENT HAYES and party started
on their journey to the Pacific Coast on the LIST.
Il is the expectation to visit Salt Lake, Cali
fornia, Virginia City, to go by the overland
route 10 Oregon and Washington Territory,
and thence by ocean steamer 10 San Fran
cisco, the whole distance consuming about
sixty days.
The Southern Utes signed the agree
ment on the ID. The commission will now
proceed 10 the enumeration Of the Indians,
the payment Of money and the location OF
lands.
The Nebraska Republican Conven-
ton, on the "a, nominated John Wallichs for
Auditor; A. G. Kendall, Land Commissioner;
W. W. Jones, Superintendent Of Public In.
structlon.
THE Kansas Republican Convention,
held at Topeka on the 3D. renominatea Gov
ernor st. John. The balance Of the ticket IS
as follows: Lieutenant Governor, D. W. Fin
ney; Secretary Of State, James Smith Auditor,
P. j. Bonehrook; Treasurer, john Francis
Attorney General, w. A. johnson; superin-
tendent Of Schools, II. C. Spear. The Col
ored State Central Committee, being dissatis-
fed with the nomination for Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor decided TO call a State Convention for
the purpose Of nominating another man for
that Office
A PARTY Of nine picnicers at Geneva
Lake, Wis, were poisoned on the Sd by pressed
beef which they ate for lunch. Grave doubts
were entertained of the ultimate recovery Of
eight Of the party.
UVrr vypo A -. IN -
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10
MEaT AND aourn.

The Southern and White River Utes,
Piutes aud Nayaioe lndiana are causing some
uneasiness In the Grand Valley Colorado.
They recently attacked three cow herders and
killed two Of them, The people In the Valley
gathered at Plainaeld and notified all outposts
by runners,
TRN persons were arrested in Coving-
ton County, Ala, on the Slst ult, charged
with beating and intimidatlng United States
witnesses and destroying processes from
United States courts.
JoHN HAMILTON, a wealthy farmer Of
Ionia Mich, was shot and instantly killed by
his nephew William II. McKiuny, on the
night OF the 80th ult. MeKinny abused his
uncle about some money matters when he was
ordered out OF the house. lie then drew his
revolver and shot twice, the second shot pass
Ing through Mr.. Hamlton's heart.
AT the grand council of the Ute In
diane held at Los Pinos, Col, on the 2sth ult.,
Chief sapoyanair was elected as Ouray's sue
cessOr.
RICHMOND, Va, was visited by a vio-
lent storm on the night OF the Both ult.
Many eellart were lhed and the houses bor-
dering Choekie Greek, in the lower part Of
the city, were Inundated, Merchants also
sustained considerable loss by the flooding OF
cellars In other parts OF the city No lives
were lost.
SPECIALS from Vicksburg, on the 8lst
ult, stated that the cases taken OF the tow
boat Raven a few days before had remained
under continuous observation and were post
lively declared not yellow fever
CHARLES HIRES, chairmaker, was
shot and instantly killed at Dayton, Ohio, on
the lst, by John Hetehch, his brotherin-law.
Hites had loaned Hetehch a small sum OF
money and asked for It's repayment. This
enraRed Heterleh and the murder followed.
A GRAND reunion Of soldiers Of the
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

THE Chinese army is variously esti-
mated, some placing it as low as $4,000
men, while other accounts raise it to
100000 men already in the field. Some
critics, who profess to speak from per-
sonal knowledge, praise highly the eff
cheney of the Celestial battalions, which,
with very few exceptions, have for field
officers military experts who learned the
trade of war IN the armies of England
or France, the system of organization
and tactics being the same as that ex-
isting in the armies Of the republic.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

The EAST
REV. WILLIAM ADAMS, LID, Pres
ident Of Union Theological Seminary, New
York, died on the 3lst ult
The annual statement of the Comp
troller Of New York City shows a decrease Of
the city debt during the past year Of $780,
8s5
The Kelly State Committee has re-
voled It's call for State Convention and rat
flied the call Of the Faulkner State Committee
for conyeption at saratago on the 2sth Of
September.
The Massachusetts, Democratic State
Convention, held at Worcester on the 1st,
nominated the following ticket For Governor,
Charles P. Thompson; Lieutenant Governor,
Alpha L. Thompson; Secretary OF State,
Michael f. Donohoe; Treasurer, Francis ].
Parker; Auditor, Charles X. Field; Attorney
General, P. A. Collins.
GEORGE @. LuDLow was nominated
for Governor by the New Jersey Democratic
State Convention on the lst.
The Prohibitionists of New Jersey
nominated s. b, Ransom for Governor on the
LIST.
AT SHENANDOAH, Pa, on the LIST,
George Armrod, Superintendent Of the Kelly
Run colllery, with six others descended the
mine for the purpose OF putting door In the
main battery TO see what progress the steam
which was being injected into the mine, had
made. When the opening for the door was
nearly completed fall OF earth occurred
near the face, causing conclusion which
blew the men In all directions. One man was
killed and the others were severely injured.
THE steamer Herder, which arrived
at New York City ON the LIST, brought g. 765,-
900 foreign gold coin from Europe,
THE Delaware Republican State Con-
venton assembled at Dover on the Cd and
nominated John w. Houston for Governor
and Henry Dupont d, p Blanchard and John
d, Rodney for Electors.
FIFTY cases of smallpox were re-
ported in Troy, N, Y, on the 30. Two deaths
had occurred
BY the fall of a rock in a quarry at
Roundout, n. Y, on the 3D. one man was
killed and three others severely injured.
HENRY KINGHoRN, a drunken black
smith at Hartford, Conn, killed his wife on
the Sd.
BAKERS Opera House and ten other
buildings at Hearts Falls, N. Y, were do
stroyed by hre on the Sd. Loss, $3.50, 600; In
Gurance S75, 900.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Gathered from All Quarters.
WASHINGTON.

D1sPosITIoN made of the National
bank notes redeemed In August Notes it for
circulation assorted and returned 10 banks Of
issue, t661 600; notes unit for circulation as
sorteda nd delivered 10 Comptroller Of Cur
rency for destruction and replacement with
new notes, S2,5l9,9OO; notes Of failed, liqul-
dating and reducing banks deposited in the
Treasury Of the United States, S45s, 900; total
for August, 1880, S3,663,5OO; August, 1879,
S,2s7, 300; decrease, S3623, 800.
The following is the statement of the
United States currency outstanding August
81: Old demand notes, $50, $50; legal tender
notes, all issues, S346, ,6sl, ,O18; one year notes
Of 1868, S45, 765; two year notes OF 1863 Si2,-
100; two year coupon notes Of 1853, S23, $50 (;
compound interest notes, S243310; fractional
currency, all issues, Sl5557, 933; total, S382,-
625,954.
THE Agricultural Department is re-
ceiving reports from all over the country in
reply to a circular showing that foot and
mouth disease, or aphthous fever, exists in all
sections Of the country.
PARTIES in Mississippi have made
photographs Of greenbacks and circulated
them in the back counties amoug the igno-
rant class Of people as new style Govern
ment checks. Over $4,000 worth we're re-
Gently sent to the Treasury for redemption,
where Of course It was instantly discovered
that they were nothing but photographs Of the
face Of United States notes oilarge denomina-
tons.
The internal revenue receipts for
August were $40, ,497, ,O91, a gain Of 81, 1853, 127
over the corresponding month Of 1879.
The public debt statement for August
shows a decrease in the debt during the month
ofSl2O27 167; total debt, G2, 1O5 $50, ,268; total
interest, S05,03l, l39; cash in Treasury Sl46,-
69S332; debtless cash in Treasury, q, ,924, 3d.
GA.
GENERAL ORD telegraphed to Wash
ingtOn on the 1st that Victorlo's Indians we're
badly cut up and demoralized. Mexican troops
neither attacked the Indians nor got in their
way.
The Secretary of the National Board
of Health has received positive information
that there is no yellow fever on the Mississippi
River.
SINCE the passage Of the silver bill
there has been coined S6s, ls9, $50 in standard
silver dollars. or this amount $40, ,ss6, ,443 is
outstanding in circulation; the balance $4s,-
SO3,3O1 is in the Treasury vaults.
The amount of coinage executed at
the United States Mints during August is val
ued at S6si9,sOO, Of which e., ,253, 900 Is stand
ard dollars.
The customs receipts tor August were
tl9,OO0,0OO, against $4,000 in July
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

The best way to keep meat in hoI
weather is to keep it on the hoof.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

Diamonds in the rough-those swal
lowed by thief when arrested.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

QuEBEo is lighted by lanterns, as Il
was 200 years ago.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-09-10

The trial closed with a verdict OF "not
guilty" The killing occurred on the 18th
OF December nc Richmond where both
men wore prominent and respectable citi.
Zena. The mother of their wives had died a
few months previously, leaving an estate OF
NbO0l0, with Little as executor The ad,
ministration OF the estate led 70 personal III
FEELING between the two men, whose wives
were TO share Il equally, and ON the morning
named Arnold went 90 Littlc's office, and, In
the absence OF any witnesses, shot him dead.
inc theory OF selt-defense, upon which Ar
mold was acquitted, was based less upon the
testimony OF Witnesses than upon the proha-
ouity that an alteration would take place
when the two parties met. The verdict caused
intense excitement In the courtroom. Ar
nold's friends shouted and surrounded him,
Whilo his wlfo covered him with her body 10
prevent his being killed. A strong guard took
the prisoner 20 his room.
The examination Of Anold'a brother for
drawing a revolver ON BrOnstOn was CON
oluded this evening. He was fined $1,000
aud sentenced TO the State Prison for one
yoar
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17
A DELUDED DARKEY.
Opelousas Democrat.


We have heard Of an Indian chief in
olden times sowing gunpowder tn the
expectation Of realizing d bounteous crop
of the same, but never, until a few days
ago, had we heard of ice-cream being
subjected to some such ludicrous test.
1t is related to us that upon a certain
occasion dusky native Of this region
of country CHANGED to tackle an ice
cream vendor, and after indulging to
his hearts content in the delicious
luxury, concluded ho would invest in a
quarters worth of the rarity for his
old woman and children at homo, some
miles distant from town. After pro-
curing the cream he carefully wrapped
it up in his pocket handkerchief and
swung it to one of the straps. of his
saddle, and with a smile of contcntmcnt
proudly rode off. 1t is needless to say
that his modification was equal to his
surgrisc when he found out, upon
reaching his home, that his precious
little bundle had wiltcd! For q long
time afterwards he was under the i'm
preston that a trick had been played
off uponhim, and that what he had
bought and paid for had been dextrously
transformed into something else.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17
PUBLIC BRIDGES AND LUMBER,
HARD TINES STORE, June Is, 1c

HARD TIMES STORE, june l5 1850.
Editor Capitolian:
DEAR SIR-Having seen in your issue
of the 18th inst, u notice calling the
attention of the Police Jury to the COM
plants made in regard to the bad con-
dition of the flooring and the entire
want of railing on the bridge across
Montesano, Oh the Bayou Sara road,
would say that one of the first appropri-
ations for bridges made by the Police
Jury in 1879 was an appropriation
(mado in accordance with u petition
presented by Mr.. Carmcna, member
from the Third Ward, if my memory
serves me right, at the February or
March meeting), for lumber, railing and
considerable flooring for the bridge in
question and the Secretary instructed
to order lumber for same of Arbour &
Bro, and that q bill of Arbour & Bro,
for said lumber, was afterwards allowed,
and the lumber, dare say, is now rot
ting on the yard; nor is this the only
bill Of lumber not only ordered, but
paid for by the Police jury Of 1879, and
now lying on the yards of Arbour &
Bro.
Out Of the appropriation Of $500 for
small bridges, l am quite certain that
not more than one-third of the lumber
has ever been hauled from the mill nor
is this the fault of the Jury, unless it is
that they have been too lenicnt with
Road Oversccrs.
| would warn the present Jury that
they will be beset with petitions for
small bridges, and after they have made
the necessary appropriations, they will
find the ardor of these clamorers have
somewhat cooled down, and when it be-
comes the duty of some one to do some
thing for nothing, that somc one will
not be found, and the lumber will be
allowed to rot on the yard.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A Russian nobleman lay on his
death bed. One of his curious fancics
was to have lis wife 1Obe herself in
her wedding-dress and stand by lis
bedside. It was very natural bit of
sentiment, and in the course Of an
hour the beautiful woman stood by
his side arrayed in the garment Of
twenty years ago. ''Ah he sighed, "you
look SO beautiful in that dress that
hoped when the angel came he might
take a fancy to you,and carry you in
stead Of me-" "A
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A certain attorney, and he didn't
leave thousand miles away from
Clinton either, brought an immense
bill to a lady for some business he
had done for her. The lady, to whom
lie had once paid his addresses, muir
mured at the charges. "Madame,"
replied the limb of the law, ~ want
ed to convince you that my profes-
sion is lucrative, and that would
not have been q bad match.'
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

When q man comes limping into
his place of business late in the morn
ing, and presents the general appear
ance Of having his spinal column shat
tered by a railway accident, his
friends need not be alarmed; he has
been working in the garden. This
charge is brought by the City Item,
the editor Of which never saw a gar
den, so Humbug says.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A Radical manufacturer is report
ed to have told his workmen to vote
just as they pleased. "1n fact, |
shan't tell you how I'm going to vote,'
he said. "After it is over l shall have
barrel of beer brought into the
yard" "Hear, hear" shouted the
men. "But I shan't tap it unless
Mr.. Wortley, the Republican candi-
date gets in."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

DR.. Benjamin Becker, of Pottsville,
Pa, who has reached his eiglltietll
year, has been admitted with his wife
to the Schuylkill almshouse. lie twice
amassed q fortune, and lost it each
time in speculation. At one time he
was superintendent Of the almshouse
of which lie is now an inmate.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A boy can imagine almost every
thing; he can lug an old shot gun
about all day without firing at q liv-
ing thing, and be under the impress
sion that he's having a bowling good
time. But all attempts to induce a
boy to imagine that he's scalping In
dians when he's chopping wood have
proved futile.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A dandy Of twenty-six having been
termedan "old batchelor," appealed to
an elderly gentleman to decide
whether lie should be called old or not,
giving his age as twenty-six. Said
the elderly gentleman: "1t is owing
to how you take it. Now, for a man
it is young enough; but for goose Or
an ass, it's rather old"
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17
STATE NEWS.

The spirit of improvement has struck
Opelousas, and the mechanics are "busy
as bees.
An anti-swcaring society has been Or
ganizcd in Morgan City, and the Review
says Of it: The fine imposed for swear
ing is five cents, the proceeds to be de-
voted to charitable purposes. We know
of some men who would need fortune
to pay their fines.
A seven-joint stalk Of sugar cane of
this years growth is one Of the curiosi'
ties in the Morgan City Review office.
Track laying is progressing very rap
idly on the railroad between Vermillion-
vile and Bayou Carencro, and the Ope-
lous Democrat thinks it will not be long
before the latter point is reached.
The Advertiser says the dead body Of
a negro woman was found near Able
vile last Monday evening and called to
the attention of the authorities. An in
vestigation was had and the body idcn-
titled as that ofan old woman who went
there few weeks since along with an
old man and claimed to have been sent
from New Iberia. To those who saw
them, both appeared to be mentally de-
ranged and in INDECENT circumstances.
After wandering around town for sew
oral days she disappeared and was af-
forwards seen in the ncighborhood of
where her body was found. 1t is sup
posed that death resulted from exposure.
Every parish paper contains glowing
accounts of the crops.
The election last Monday for munich
pal officers, says the Bastrop Clarion,
passed off quietly. The following gen
tlemcn were elected: S. II. Stivcrs,
mayor; and Mcssrs. J. S. Handy, j. I.
Dalton, James Campbell, w. G. Nc
Creight, and II. d. Vaughan, Council
men.
The Sabine Index is informed by the
Mansfield mail rider that Il man by the
name of Dave Sanders, q clerk in DR..
Gibbs drugstore, while sitting in con-
vcrsati0n with the latter, drew from his
pocket pistol and shot himself through
tho head. 1t is said that he was q hard
drinkcr. and generally dissatisfied with
life, and thus ended it.
Quite good vote was polled at the
Marksvillc municipal election, which
resulted as follows: Mayor, J. p. Di-
dier; Aldermen, Geo. l.. Mayer, A. J.
Ducotc, NJ. Normand, Victor Bize and
A. j. Richie.
The election for Mayor and Aldermen
of Covington, last Monday, passed off
quietly, with the following result :
Mayor, DR.. E. II. Randolph; Aldermen,
II. J. Smith, J. 0. Poole, w. II. Daven-
port, VIM. Brennan, +. A. Guyol and
James Taylor.-St. Tammany Farmer.
For some weeks past, says the Monroe
Bulletin, complaints have been made to
Mr.. Robert Ray, jr., of loss of valuable
letters. Every day Or two it is repeated.
Mr.. Ray has promptly forwarded all
written complaints relative to alleged
losses to the proper officers. They will
no doubt have such attention as the
gravity of the charges require. 1t has
been long time since anything of the
kind has been q source of trouble to the
Department. Thieves arc again on the
lines, but they can be fcrrctcd out, and
striped suits arc in waiting in places
just suited for such men.
We learn that N. c. Blanchard, Esq,
of Shreveport, will likely allow his
name to be put before the Democratic
convention in his district for the Con-
rrnuuiono1 nominal t;nn
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A pretty actress settled her advcr-
tisiDg bill with a Little Rock newspa-
per last week by kissing the editor,
and now the Sugar Planter man ad-
vertises Port Allen as a good place
for theatrical troupes with pretty
actress. His terms for advertising
are-"a kiss er gal"-ley.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

One thing at least can he said in
Cadet Whittaker's favor. He was not
so much of noodle that he did not
know the part of himself which need
cd trimming most was his ears.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

Gould, Of the Livingstonian, pub
fishes an article entitled, "Barney,
leave the girls Alone" Ho is cvi-
dently trying to discourage some fel-
low whose shadow llovers around his
"baby mine."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A citizen of New Orleans fired six
shots at supposed burglar, and then
his wife called out: "See here, Bill,
ifyou don'tstop shooting at me, you'll
have the house full of neighbors."
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

The only merchants who arc guilty
Of talking "shop" in company are
those who never advertise. They arc
obliged to speak of their business or
the world would never know they
had any visible means of support.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

A Chicago girl, says q jealous st.
Louis paper, in scarlet hose was gath
ering wild flowers i'll al Illinois for
est recently, a circumstance that gave
rise to the report that the words were
afire.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

Most men enjoy a joke like they do
a snow balling match; the thing is
immensely funny until a stray shot
reaches q tender place.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17
Der' md S9issors.
What is the difference between a
spendthrift and a feather bed? One
is hard up and the other soft down.

Why is a baby like a sheaf Of whcat7
Because it is first Graded, then
tlrashed, and finally becomes the
flower of the family.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17
BATON ROUGE.
BATON ROUGE.
F, NJ. BROOKS,
DRUGGIST,
Main Street.

Main Street.
IUST ARRIVED
- New York Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil
Strictly Pure White Lead, Fine C0lors in Oil,
Ready Prepared Paints, all colors.
DOYDS ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ID Ladies Shoe Dressing, the best made
Lamp Chimnics, Loaded Flint, Kinsow Tebr.
lar Lantern, Kinslow Study Lamps and Kin.
slow OIL Shears, Scissors, Pocket Knives.
ID Is the Best preparation Of the kind in the
Market.
A MITE COLOGNE
4A is manufactured and sold only by
F.M. BROOKS.
T EMON SUGAR!
IL Fresh Stock, number one article
AT BROOKS.
I,IIE SEASON
l. For Girondin, the best and cheapest dis.
nfectapt made. Myers AntiscptiG Liquid,
lOt cuIDdlIuiuS Nfdu DOuIcS, IoT SdIc NY tHc
Agent, +. M. BROOKS.
4 FULL LINE
n Of Ayers, Jaynes', McLcans, Lyons,
Harter's Hull-cces' and Konncdy's Medicines
always on hand.
IS A MITE COLOGNE"
N Warranted equal to best imported Co.
logne, and sold by tho bottle only by
+. NJ. BROOKS, Proprietor.
- EMEMBER!
IL That Brooks Chill Cure
Is warranted cure, or money refunded,
nR. KNAPP'S AROMATIC Tooth Powder
- Thurston's Ivory Pearl :. :.
Cafder's Saponacc0us :. =.
Jewsbery e. Browns English Tooth Paste
SozodOnt for tho Teeth
All highly recommended at BROOKS.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

For neat and tasty Bill-Heads, Letter
Heads, that will reflect credit upon yonr
establishment, go to the Capitolian.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-17

sndt
surrounding parishes
style and quality All JOB WORK ch making and Erecting Cutters Roof
~ EY Orders Solicited Satisfaction
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1880-02-12
T0 GOAr.

Tell me- sweet goat, with eyes so fierce and
rcd
Before whose wrath strong men in terror
flee,
And when they see thee lower thy awful
head,
Make haste to mount post, or climb a
tree,
Why does it FIJI thy soul with rapture
sweet,
10 butt a man, or chase him through the
street
And tell me- gentle goat, II ask i may
For It's an awful mystery to man
Oh, how dod thou contriye 10 get away
With an old stove pipe or an oyster cang
And when thou sYallowest Whsle On old
- h6opskin,
Does il not tangle up in thee and hurt'
Oh, goat, thou ever art alert for preyl
Turn but thy noble head and thou wilt
see
A son Of China walking o'cr the way.
He would look lovely swarming up Il
tree.
GO, glorious soul, and with him have some
fun,
And meanwhile, I'll get of this fence
and run