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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
Origin Of the Lobby in Washington.

I'D habitues of the Capitol have
somehow or other got the idea that
what is known as the Washington lobby
was established some time between 1880
and 1886, when jackson was making
his attack upon the United States Bank.
1t may be true that what is properly
understood under the term of the lobby,
that is to say, body of men regularly
organized for the purpose of carrying
or defeating u certain measure pending
before Congress, was, indeed, estab-
lished at the time mentioned. No mat
ter how this may be, il is q matter of
record that ever since the foundation of
the Government, even during the Ad-
ministration of the Father of his Coun-
try, undue influences of one kind or
another were brought to bear upon
members of Congress and upon mem-
bers of the Administration. Shortly
after the commencement of the present
century, a Senator from Ohio was ex-
PEELED because of corrupt practices
which seemed to have been proved
against him, and at more or less fire.
quent intervals ever since, Congress,
the capital, and the country have been
startled by allegations of corruption
made against prominent officers. Many
of the most widely-known men of the
time, if tradition speaks truly, were
in the pay of the English tariff
lobby of 1924 and the succeeding
years, and during the administration
of President Taylor one of his Cabinet
was, upon very good ground, reported
to have been too intimately connected
with the notorious Galpin claim.
Shortly after this came the expose of
the great frauds committed by DIR.
Gardner, in connection with claims
growing out of the Mexican war and
the seemingly well-substantiated state
ments that the then Secretary of the
Treasury had benefited by the swindle.
Gardner seems to have been one of the
most remarkable men of his class who
ever appeared in Washington. Hewas
thoroughly q gentleman, a man of large
Information, q brilliant conversational
ist, and q generous whole-souled COM
panicn. Endowed with these qualifica-
tions, he became very popular in the
Capital, married one of the bellies of
her time, and was known to be on terms
of the closest intimacy with the then
Secretary of the Treasury. Aided by
these powerful influences, when he de-
manded, on his own behalf and on the
behalf of others, large sum of money
from the Mexican Government for
losses 10 himself and them, caused by
depredations of Mexican soldiers, no
one doubted that the claim was in
every way just one; at all events il
received the warm support of many in
fiuential people in Washington, among
them the Secretary of the Treasury. land
in due time it was paid. Subsequently
however, it was discovered that the
brilliant and versatile Gardner was q
swindler, and his so-called claim a gi.
gantic fraud. He was arrested, thrown
into a Washington Jail, and there died
miserably by his own hands. What he
did with the large sum of money OBJ
tanned by the means described was new
or ascertained. 1t is only known thai
after his death his family was reduced
almost to poverty.
In connection with the same genera
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
How Russian Wolves Capture Wild
Horses.


Whenever wolves associate together
Gus train of smaller ones to follow in
work of destruction. Two large wolves
erful horse, and seldom more than two
ever begin the assault, although there
may be q score in the gang. 1t is not
less curious than amusing to witness
their ingenious mode of attack. If
there is no snow or but little on the
ground, two wolves approach in the
most playful and caressing manner, ly-
ing, rolling, and frisking about, until
the too credulous and unsuspecting VIC
tim is completely put off his guard by
curiosity and familiarity. During this
time the gang, squatting, are looking
on at distance. After some time
spent this way, the two ASSISTANTS sepa-
rate. when one approaches the horses
head, the otber his tail, with a shyness
and cunning peculiar to themselves. At
this stage of the attack their frolicsome
approaches become very interesting.
The former is a mere decoy; the latter
is the real assailant and keeps his eyes
steadily fixed on the ham-strings or
fanks of the horse. The critical mo-
ment is then watched, and the attack is
simultaneous. Both wolves spring at
their victim at the same instant-one at
the throat, the other to the fiank-and,
if successful, which they generally are,
the hind one never lets go his hold till
the horse is completely disabled. In
stead of springing forward or kicking,
to disengage himself, the horse turns
round and round, without attempting
a defense. The wolf before then springs
behind, to assist the other. The sinews
are then cut, and in half the time
have been describing it the horse is on
its side. His struggles are fruitless.
The victory is won. At this signal the
lookers-on close in at a gallop; but the
small fry of followers keep at a respect
full distance until their superiors are
gorged, and then they take their tuua
unmolested.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12

CHARLES s. PRENTICE, of Toledo, o., went
to Paris and thence to England to be treated
for Bright's disease, and after the best physi-
clans of both countries had done what they
could for him, gave upin despair and returned
to America to die. Here he received further
treatment from other skillful physicians with
out benefit, and while " "listlessly lingering in
pain and anguish" as he says, heard of the
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, took 1t and was
completely cured in a few weeks. He gives
circumstantial details Of his painful expert
ence and astonishing cure In q long letter to
II. II. Warner & Co., which viii be forwarded
on application.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12

GENERAL DEBILIrY.-In this complaint the
good effects of the VEGETINE are realized
Immediately after commencing to take it; as
debility denotes deficiency of the blood, and
VEGETINE acts directly upon the blood. There
is no remedy that will restore the health from
debility like the VEGETINE. 1t is nourishing
and strengthening, purifies the blood, regu-
lates the bowels, quiets the nervous system,
acts directly upon the secretions, and arouses
the whole system to action. 1t has never
failed in this complaint.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
French Politeness With the Gilt on.

A correspondent of the Newark
advertiser, writing from Paris. says:
You would not think very highly of
their average politeness if you could
study intimately, as have done, their
manners at table. especially in hotels
and at restaurants and cafes. Mind,
do not assert that French ladies and
gentlemen eat in the following manner
at their own private tables. But at
nearly every French cafe and restaurant
1 have ever been in, there is no spoon
furnished for the salt and pepper, and
every one plunges his or her knife or
spoon into the common receptacle and
thus helps himself or herself. When q
Frenchman or Frenchwoman, of no
matter how high social station, desires
to use his or her pocket handkerchief
at table, they do so in a manner so
offensive, SO noisy, so filthy as to seri-
ously disturb the stomachs of all Ameri-
cans who may be seated near them.
They seem to think nothing of blowing
their noses loud enough to awaken the
Seven Sieepers, and that. too, right
opposite you, while you are eating.
They have also another perfectly dis
gushing habit-that of splitting in their
handkerchiefs in a pecrliarly sickening
way while at table, which doesn't tend
to enhance the pleasures of degustation
to yourself. Nine out of every ten
Frenchmen at a restaurant or cren,erie
(Which is a sort of second-class restau-
rant, cheap but very respectable in its
management and cliertsLe wilD. when
the rolls and croissdnts are passed to
him in q sort of basket, pick over and
handle nearly every one in the basket
before making his selections. Imagine
the pleasure of having to eat these
croissants after dozen of dirty fingered
clients have tossed them over and overi
There are many other table habits
which will not bear repeating. but when
seen they tend to alter ones precon-
ceived opinion Of French politeness and
native elegance. firmly believe that
the Americans are the most highly
civilized and truly polite people in the
world.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
Now You See IT,,

GnT-EDGE BUTTER MAKER takes the
switches out of the churn," and turns tedious,
unsatisfactory churning into gratifying sue
cess. Sold everywhere.
HAMBURG, N. Y, May 2sth, 1879.
JOHN E. PIERCE, Sec'y Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sir-Yours asking as to reputation Of
"Gilt-Edge Butter Maker" received. We
have never kept it until lately. Have sold
one case e doz. boxes) and it has given the
best of satisfaction.
Yours respectfully, 7. L. BUNTING.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
There are about GO. 600 Mennonite

There are about 60, 900 Mennonites
in America. They have 500 meeting
houses, one-eighth of that number be-
ing in Canada. They abstain from tax
do not accept public offices and never
go to law. They are nearly all farmers.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12

Perfectly all Ordinary Conversation Lectures Con-
cers, by Ne,o Channels TO the Nerves Of Hearing
by means of recent wonderful scientific invention
the Dentaphone. For remar kable public tests on
the Deaf, also on the Deaf and Dumb, see the N Y.
Hr,sid Sept IS; the N. y Christian advocate, Nov.
30 etc. Send for FREE pamphlet to the American
Dentaphone Co., 2ss Vine Street. Cincinnati Ohio.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12

If men would spend in doing good to
others quarter of the money they
spend in doing harm to themselves,
misery would vanish from the earth.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12

THE genuine Frazer Axle Grease Is said to
be the best in the world, and we believe it.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
An Important Personal Item.

A DELICATE parsel-A young lady
wrapped in herself.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12

TO which the bucket by Of staple
B. which passes through the stave (of wooden palls)
from Inside. and cnched the outside; projecting
about y OF inch above the top OF the pail thus
ittng the pail To be emptied by adjusting rocking
on the This spile especially adapted 70 keeping
the buckets from getting stale essential 70 sugar
making The result Is effected by drying the pail which
Is quickly done night any time when the Is not
running. the pail Is suspended as 70 allow free
circulation OF air through IL as shown In figure ID.
sample spe sent TO address for one scent stamp
Agents wanted In every State. Spilc and Staple manu-
fHctured and for sale 70 dealers by
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
(ttIGI3iIl Medical Discovery

DE-. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov
common Bl0teh, Pimple, or Erupsio
Rough Skin, in short, all diseases ca
purifying, and invigorating medicine
Especially has Il manifested its pot
eles, sore Eyes, scrof1lo1s Sores a
n YOU feel dull. drowsy, debilitated
on face or body, frequent headache or
alternated with hot nushes, irregular
Torpid Liver, or I" Bilfousness. 4
Medical Discovery has no equal, as it
In the euro Of Bronchleic, sever
Sreatest medical discovery OF the age.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-12
Jbs adellington Gnttrpriss.
]. W. HOUGHTON. Publisher,

WELLINGTON. OHIO.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
JOSIAH CALDWELL. London railway con-

JOSIAH CALDWELL London railway con-
tractor. has failed for 81 SOC, 600.
A DISPATCH from Paris 10 the London
Tines says ''ihe success OF the Panama canal
enterprise Is enormous. The organization OF
the undertaking is in full swing
HoS DAVID CHRisrIE at one time speaker
OF the Canadian senate, is dead in his sixty
ihird year.
LOUISE MICHEL, the Communist, has pro-
claimed Henri Rocheiort a traitor who ought
to be expelled from the circle OF Communism
A LAND bill Tor the relief OF Ireland Is In
preparation by the British government. Mean
while the turmoil in that country continues.
The Irish land league is said TO be practically
in power in many parts OF the country, and
its commands are obeyed and punishments
submitted to, while the regular authorities are
to great extent ignored.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

JAMES A. DUNoST, supervising Inspector
general of steam vessels, in his report tor the
last fiscal year, says that, contrary to the
general impression, there were fewer scci.
dents and loss of Ire than during previous
years. There Were twenty six fatal accidents
to steam vessels during the year, resulting in
the loss of 1855 lives, rs against tairty-two fatal
accidents and 1913 lives lost the year before.
The percentage OF lives los. the year before.
IN home waters was only one TO every |, lo0,-
600 persons carried during the year, which
Mr.. Dumont regards as lower percentage
than that which could be shown by any other
species Of travel.
Mr.. THOMPSON has rendered his resignation
as secretary of the navy, having decided to
accept the presidency of the American branch
OF the Panama canal company, offered him by
De Lesseps.
The President has nominated Edgar STAN
ton to be consul-general at St. Petersburg.
PRESIDENT HAYES has accepted Secretary
Thompsons resignation, and designated Sec
rotary Ramsey to act as secretary OF the nav /,
In addition 10 his duties secretary OF war.
THE Senate has confirmed the nomination
Of John B. Heil to be governor OF Idaho.
The mines OF the United States have pro-
ducel duripg the last seven years about
S2SO, 900, 600 OF gold and S27l 500, 600 OF sill.
yer, an average production during that time
of $4,000 900 of gold and S3S, 75o 900 OF silver
per annum. About 95a per cent. OF the gold
and Per cent. of the silver found its way
to the min and assay offices TO be converted
into coin or bats. Tie director OF the mint,
from a careful consideration OF all the data at
his command estimates that the amount Of
domes ic bullion used in the arts and manu.
| fac,ures during the last fiscal year was about
S., 500. 900 OF gold and 81 00o, 600 of silver
and that the total consumption in al forms
was shout $40, 600, 900 in god and S. Too, 900
in silver.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination
Of General Wi liam B Hazen to be chief signal
officer, snd OF Colonel Nelson A. Miles to be
brigadier-ge
WILLIAM i. FOODS, OF Georgia, United
States crcnit j dye Tor the fifth circuit. has
been nominated 10y the President to be an
associate justice OF The United States supreme
| court, vice Justice Strong resigned.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
Odd Statistics.

A Detroiter has been for the last two
years collecting and arranging statistics
of an odd nature, and if his book is ever
published readers will find nothing dry
about it. He goes right to business on
page one by estin eting tn It the number
of ickings received by the average boy
up to his fourteenth year at 1875. This
includes the spanking process during
infancy.
Out of every 100000 people in this
country 10 600 get up cross in the morn
ing. but only hundred or so remain in
that condition very long after breakfast
Out of 50, 900 men only 700 will put
up money on bet. The rest viii
crawfish around aud finally back water
on their assertions.
Only ten women out of every 500 who
start out on a journey By railroad con-
suit a railroad map or have the least
idea of the direction they take. Four
hundred and nirety-e Ell hit worry about
their baggage; 497 are certain they took
the wrong train; 499 wish they had
never started.
The risk of being bitten by dog is
greatly overestimated. Out of every
LOCO big and little dogs only two care to
| get up row with the human race, an
those two are ready and willing to die.
The number of men who can put in 8
more pleasant evening down town than
at their own fireside is on the decrease
and the number of wives who are taking
q little extra pains t. make home more
pleasant is on the increase.
Out of every 900 men who get mad
and swear they will see lawyer about
it only fifteen carry out their intentions.
Only one woman in 5000 pays the first
price asked for a bonnet, and only OLE
milliner in 1000, 900 expects her to.
The time occupied by the average man
in buying full suit of clothes
is just one fourth the time occupied by
the average woman in buying q single
pair OF stockings Ere Press.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

A sample OF Chi nese tea has been
raised by Mr.. S. P. Odom, of Dooly
county, Ga, from plants furnished by
the national agricultural department.
He says the plants are now three year:
old, in a very healthy condition and
bearing profusely. Mr.. Odom is salts.
fed that tea raising could be made 8
success in this country, and of great
profit, if the proper attent ion were
given It.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
GREAT HORSE MEDICINE.

DR. TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE LINMENT in
pint bottles at so cents b years shed Ii Is the
best in the word for the Of Colo Old Sores SPANS
Bruises, Sore Threats. etc. TOBIAS CONDITION
POWDERS warranted 10 cure Disten4per, Fever
Worms Is give fine coat; increase the appetite and
cleanse the urinary organs. Certified by Cgl. D.
Mcdaniel OF OF the fastest running horses
In the world and 1000 Others - cents Sod by drug
gists Depot-42 MURRAY Street. New York.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

The Leadville (Col.) product for the
wear will be about 3 5 o00,C00. This
will bring down the figures for the
State to about S24, 000,O COO
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
The Greatest Blessing.

A simple, pure, harmless remedi tna. cu;o
every time, and prevents disease by keeping
the blood pure, stomach regular kidneys anu
liver active, is the greatest blessing ever con
ferret upon man. Hop Bittersi- that re aher
and its proprietors are being blessed oy nous
ands VINO have been saved ari aured oy H.
VII Won try i'll See other column.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

" Is It possible that Mr. Godfrey u up and at
work, and cured by so simple a remedyp
al assure you it is true that he is entirely
cured, and with nothiog but Hop Bitters, and
only ten days ego his doctors gave him up
and said he must die"
Well-a-day! If that is so, will go this
minute and get some for my poor George. J
know hops are good.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
(Dsily Fort Wayne Sentinel !

Mr.. S. II. Joseph, Agent Emerson's
Minstrels, remarks: | can with trath
speak from experience; and in sayiag
st. Jacobs Oil acts in marvellous
manner l but partly express my good
opinion of it.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Russia has ordered that no foreign
coal be imported, which means an an
nual loss to English ships for freight OF
81, 900 900.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Ca1ifornia has now seven legal non-
days. Admission day, September ., na' :
inn recently been added to the SIX
already existing.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

No remedy tor kidney diseases heretofore
discovered can be held Tor one moment in
comparison with Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. C. A. Harvey, d. D., Washing.
Tor, n q
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Detroit, Mich, has $50 manufacture
ing establishments, employing Sl3 $780,
373 capital and 1850 persons, and
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Messrs. A. j. Inloes & Co., druggists, bins
bamton. n. T.: had suffered from Caisrrn
tor tsu years; at times the pain would % 50
severe that was obliged to stay IN the mouse
and send Tor doctor. I had sntirey iost al,
sense of smell. Ey's Cream Balm has worked
a miracle for me lam convinced Il VIII cure
G, s. Halleys, Binghamton, I. .,
My son, aged nine years, was affiictee WIN wiz
Gatsrrh; tbs nse OF ELY Cream pam eneo;o'
a comr1ete cute: ". E. Hamman. druggist,
Easton, Pa. :.
have recommended the Balm to many OF
nv friends Tor Catarrh, and in all cases where
they have used the Balm freely have been
cured. T. Kenney, dry goods mercnant'
Ithaca, Il. 7. September 6, 1880.
Price, 50 cents. Ely's Cream Balm Co..
Owego. NY. Will mail it for 90 cents.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

ysoErrNE is . great panacea for our aged
es,bers Ind mothers; tor it gives them
strength, quiets tasif nerves, and gives them
Natures sweet sleep.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Joseph Schmalzbauer was soldier in
the Austrian army, and great offender.
During his term of service he received
altogether 10000 stripes with the cat
and sS5 blows with the five foot rattan
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
Manchester (Mich.) Enter prise.l

Messrs. Raeussler & Kingsley, Drug
gists. Manchester, say: We handle St.
Jacobs Oil with abundant success, and
it has given excellent satisfaction to our
customers.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Rad habits are easily contracted; 20 se
Gods and both are very hard 70 get no Oh.
The colds are quickly and surely cnfeo os W.
R,il,s Cnuph Svrup.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

rbs yoJtaic fseIt Co., Marshall, Mich.
" IN send their Eleelro-Voltac Belts 10 tne
afflicted upon 80 days trial. See Their adver,
tisement in this paper headed, "on W Lays
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Sometimes words wound more than
sWorje.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

Malarial fevers can be prevented, also otnei
miasmatic diseases, by occasionally USING
DR.. Sanford's Liver /, vigorator, the oldest
general Family Medicine, which is rec N.
merlded SIS cure for all diseases caused by
disordered liver. Eight7-page book sent free
Address DR.. Sauiod 49, Broadway, n. 7.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
Vegetine
WILL CURE RHEUMATISM.

HR. ALBERT CROKER, the wel-kaavn, dTu lsls-
I'LL spothecaTy Of Springyale, Me- aws.S a.sIss
one troubled with rheumatism TO Try YkGETlNE
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
Vegetine.
For Kidney Complaint and Nervous
Debility.
Mr. STEVENS
LsLxBoRo, NE, Dec q, 1871.

ELKB0ROi HBJ UeS Q, IoEIs
Mr. STEVENS;
Dear Sri had had cough for eighteen years, when
commenced taking the yegetine was very low; my
system was debilitated by disease | had the Kidney
Complaint and very nervous-cough bad, lungs
sore. When had taken bottle found II was help
ing me- has helped my cough, and it strengthens me-
am now able to do my work. Never have found any
thing ike the vegetine know Il is everything II L.
recommended to be- Mas 4. j. PkNDLhIONs
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18

"vegetine" says Boston physician, Z" has no equal
rs blood purifier. Hearing OF its wonderful cures
after all other remedies have failed visited the laboa-
tory and convinced myself Of its genuine merit II Ia
prepared from bargs roots and herbs, each OF which
highly effective, and they are compounded In such
manner sc 10 produce astonishing results
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1880-12-18
Read His Statement:

SPRINGyALE, VA, Ott II lo'O'
Mr. H. R. SrEvENs:
Dear Sr-Fifteen years ago last fall was taken sck
with rheumatism was unable to move until the mex.
April From that time until three years ago this-a
suifared everything with rheumatism Sometimes there
would be weeks at that could not step one step
these attacks were quite often suffered everything
that mar could over three years ago last spring
commenced taking Tegene sud followed It up until
had taken bottles have had no rnsunlatsn sncs
with rheumatism try Vesetne, and not suner Tor years
have done This statement IS grstuous IS fs as M
ALBERT CROKER,
Firm Of 4. Croker Co. Druggists and Apothec2rles