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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The Democrats of La Sale county are request
ed to meet at their usual places of holding town
caucusses in their respective townships on Satur.
day, the It'll day of August, A. d. 1850, at the
hour Of 4 O'Clock p. NJ. of said day (unless diff
ferent time and place be appointed by township
commttees), to appoint delegates to attend a
county convention TO be held at the county Court
House in Ottawa, on Thursday, the 18th day of
August, A. d. $780, at O'Clock P. NJ. OF said day,
for the purpose of nominating Democratic
candidates for the offices of circuit clerk, sheriff
states attorney, recorder, coroner and rep
resentatives to the state legislature, and also
for the purpose of selecting delegates to repre-
sent La Sale county at the congressional conven-
ton Of this, seventh, district when called, and
to transact such other business as may be deemed
appropriate for the good of the party.
The several towns will be entitled to the fol-
lowing number OF delegates respectively:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The ominous mutterings of the campaign
thus far have disturbed Gen. Garfield from the
attitude of dignifed repose and silence which
conventlonallsm had hitherto imposed upon
the presidential candidates of the great parties
of the country and he has started out on a
stumplng tour He lett his home at Mentor,
Ohio, on Tuesday, ostensibly to go to New
York and meet the National Committee OF
his party in consultation, but really to make
series of stump speeches to reception crowds
on the way. His first stoppage was at Geneva,
Ohio where he availed himself of the unveil.
ing of soldiers monument to make speech
At Cleveland he made another speech and was
Joined by Conger of Michigan, Godlove s..
Orth, Ben. Harrison and Gen. Streight of In
diana, A. L. Morrison of Chicago and others.
AT Buffalo there was another stoppage and
speech, and so on, every ten or fifteen miles
Gen. Garfield showed himself to the crowd
that came out to look at HIM and either him.
self or Harrison, Orth OF Conger made short
stump speech, Morrison, however, not being
permitted to talk as he can't make short
speech The General and party arrived at
New York at o'clock on Wednesday evening",
where he was met by large and demonstra-
tive crowd" to whom he made another short
speech and then retired to his hotel.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

27O, Milligan's majority was 322, Judge Dick.
ey being the only other democratic candidate
who ran ahead of the general ticket The
swash about the republican party being weak.
ened in the county that year by the 10th regi.
ment having taken away 700 voters to fight
rebels, Is characteristic of the "superloi' sneak
The lO4th as well as every other regiment that
left La Sale county took out more democrats
than republicans
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
THE CONVENTION.

= From present appearances the democratic
convention to meet in Ottawa on Thursday
of next week, will have no excuse for making
!, poor nominations on account Of a want OF
good material to select from.
For congress we believe the general under.
standing Is that the delegates to be chosen
| from this county Will be in favor of Daniel
Evans, Of La Sale. Mr.. Evans is a we'll
known lawyer Of ability, and an exceptionally
fine speaker. He will be more than match
on the stump Tor any republican thus far
named as likely TO be nominated against him,
and will carry this county by as large ma
jority as any other man on the ticket.
For representatives-on the assumpt that
but one candidate is to be nominated-the
choice seems to be narrowed down to a selec-
ton between Mr., A. Naughey and j. r.
Shaver. Both have peculiar elements of
strength that the convention must take into
account. Mr., Naughey is strong in the east
end of the county, where there is little doubt
he Will carry more than his party vote; while
MIR. Shaver is especially strong among the
Patrons of Husbandry who will largely vote
for him regardless of his party. Personally,
we like both men so well that we have no
desire to bias the convention in favor of one
more than the other.
So far as we eau ascertain, there will be no
serious opposition TO the nomination of Mr..
Milllgan for sheriff, though there will be
some delegates from the northern part of the
county who will strongly urge the nomination
of Mr.. Barratt. 1t is manifest, however, that
Mr. Milligan has the "inside track" and his
will be a good one and add mate
rial strength to the ticket
Mr.. Taylor, of La Sale, is still unopposed, |
so far as we can ascertain, for the nomination
for circuit clerk
1t is generally agreed that the nomination |
of Mr.. - Meisenbach, of Mendoza, will be |
the strongest that can be made for recorder,
if he can be prevailed upon to take it,
Mr.. Brewer, chairman for three or four years
past OF the democratic county committee, was
supposed to be unopposed for the nomina-
ion for states attorney, until WITHIN
week. when the friends of Mr.. E. J. Wall have
brought him out, and are urging his nomina.
ion Mr.. Brewer has been used so long as a
oarty drudge, and has been levied upon for
70 much time money and hard work IN its
ervice that it looks like ingratitude to deny
he only favor that has yet been asked for
lin, especially as all must admit his unque.-
ionable fitness for the office, and that person
lily and politically he presents faultless
ecord, and is popular. Yet there is no deny :
ng that Mr.. Wall is also good man, and has
dement's of strength which the convention
mast take into account
Our only appeal to the convention is to act
aretully, select the strongest man, and, for
ravens sake! don't make blunder! Even
rlmes IN politics are sometimes forgiven, but
blunder, meyer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
THE BENDER FAMILY.

About seven years ago the whole country
was excited over the atrocities of the Bender
family in Kansas. 1t consisted of John Bender
; his wife and two grown children, Kate and
John. They lived in lonesome re zion in the
/ northeast corner of Labette county and kept q
sort of way station on the road from the south
4 eastern boarder OF Kansas to Fort Scott Ru.
mors had been in the air for year or two of
atrocities committed by the family but they
only assumed definite shape on the disappear.
ance in the spring of 1873, of VIM York,
brother OF senator York, of Kansas, the last seen
OF William having been at the Bender cabin.
Search was made, and his body found near the
Bender building. Further search found on
the same premises the bodies of dozen more.
who were recognized as travellers or movers
who had stopped at the house and doubtless
been murdered and robbed Meantime, at the
beginning of the excitement over the dlssp-
pearance of Mr. York. the Blenders had gath.
cred up their traps and flown to parts unknown,
and from that day to two weeks ago, though
large reward was offered for their capture and
'diligent search made for them in all parts Of
the country, no trace of them could be found
The arrest Of old man Bender, however about
the 2sth ult at Fremont, Nebraska, and a wo.
man who II appears had escaped with the fam
lily seven years ago. revealed from the confess
sions OF the woman, that on their flight in 1878
they had taken refuge among the Indians in
Colorado and New Mexico, and since then had
remained among them, incorporated from time
to time with various differeAt tribes. During
their wanderngs the old woman had died or
been murdered, and the old man had taken up
with the woman who was recently captured
with him-an amazon about 40 years of age,
who denies having had any hand in the muir.
ders and robberies of the family, but knowing
all about them, seems anxious to turn states
evidence to save her own neck.
According to the womans story, they had
tired of their life with the Indians and deter
mined to return to the Estates" for this DUR
pose assuming the name of McGregor, and
dividing into two parties, John and Kate going
ahead and the old man and his paramount fol-
lowing 1t is now ascertained that John and
hate crossed the bridge at Omaha some weeks
ago gong into Iowa, while the old man and
his woman" on reaching Fremont, in Ne
braska, as already lntmated, were recognized
and arrested. 1t appears to have been the in
tention of the party to work their way back to
their old haunt in Labette county and gather
up considerable treasure they had buried
there, and then scatter and conceal their lden.
lity in localities distant from each other. The
arrest of the old man, however, has baflied
this plan, and now officers are on such a keen
scent of John and Kate, that it is safe to as.
sumo that within q short time their arrest will
also be reported and then doubtless speedy
rial and short shrift Will be given the whole
OF preparatory to their expiation of their hor.
'ible crimes on the gallows.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

In the great republican conference in New
York on Thursday, when it was proposed 70
send missionaries to the south, Blaine object
ed, confessIpg that he needed all the help that
could be spared TO save the party in Maine in
September. After that he thought everything
should be concentrated on Indiana-certsinly
money on the south. Mr.. Blaine's suggestion
seems to have been adopted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The Joliet Sun repeats and emphasizes its
statement that Judge G. d. A. Parks IS can
didate for the republican nomination for con.
terest of p. c. Hayes to the contrary notwlth-
standing We hope Judge Parks, if nominal
ed, will be elected Ito stay at home) by the
same brilliant majority by which he succeeded
as the Democratic candidate in 1872.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

up Hancock and English electoral ticket
Last year the Butler and Abbot democrats to-
gether came within 5000 votes of carrying the
state If the convention succeeds in nominal
ing satisfactory ticket Butler declares that
even Massachusetts must be ranked as doubt
fll state
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The socalled Butler and Abbott democrats
convention on Sept to nominate candidates
fog governor and other state offices 70 be sup
ported by both wings Of the party and to put
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

HE CANAL ENHANCEMENT. AT the canal
meeting at Ottawa IN March last, it will be re-
membered, a committee, with the Hon. Carter
H. Harrison at the head, was appointed TO pre-.
pare an address TO the public ON the subject Of
the enlargement Of the Illinois and Michigan
canal and the improvement Of the Illinois
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Today concludes DR.. Tanners forty days
fast. Yesterday morning he was resting easy
but very weak. No doubt was entertained
however Of his ability To hold out to the end
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

l.. W. BREWER,
w. X. MILLIGAN,
ALEX. VAUGHEY,
A. j. O'CoNoR.
j l.. MCCORMICK,
$. G. WILEY,
WIN. GRAHAM,
WALTER HoGE,
PETER DoNAHUE,
w. GENTLEMAN,
I.1tic Central GODl,ujttp,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

out that desperately coveted and no doubt sad
! " needed bonus.
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DEMOCRATIC TICKET.


FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. w. s. HANCOCK,
OF Pennsylvania.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
VIM. II. ENGLISH,
OF Indiana.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
GOVERNOR,
LYMAN TRUMBULL,
of Cook.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
LEWIS b. PARSONS,
of Clay.
SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN II. OBERLY,
of Alexander.
AUDITOR,
LEWIS c. STARKEL,
of st. CLAIR.
TREASURER,
THOMAS BUTTERWORTH,
of Winnebago.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
LAWRENCE HARMON,
of Peoria.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

La Sate Coanty Democratic Central Commit,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05

Mr.. Quarlcs, of Wisconsin, offered resolu.
tion limiting debate on the Illinois case 10 ono
hour, 10 be equally divided betwecn the two
sides.
Mr.. Boutwell, moved to amend by substi-
tuting the resolution which he offered few
moments before
Mr. Cungcr raised point Of orde that Mr..
Bontwell's amendment was not germano to
the pending question, which was on rs to the
proposed limitation to debate, aud was out Of
order, because ID related to all the unsettled
contests included in the c0mnitteo's report,
whio the peuding question related sooy to
the report of the committee on the Illinois
case.
The chair sustained the poiut of order.
Mr. Boutwell, at some longth defended bis
proposition under cover of opposition TO the
proposition for Limitation in debate lie cited
the case Of Louisiana, in which the delegates
admitted were the appOntees of tho state con-
vention, not Of the congressional district.
Mr.. Conger replying, said that in the case
of Louisiana there was 10 question whatever
a. raised before the committee rs to district
representation. Louisiana had Travelled all
tho way 10 Massachusetts TO find somebody to
say something about it. Laughter and ap-
plAuse Ho had no objection to just as much
debate rs the gentlomau thought advisable.
The more the report of tho majority should
bo discussed the better ID would stand before
tuO convention Nhu lhe country. lAppI0usO, ]
MrHLogau urged greater allowance of time
30 tho discussion of the Illinois case, and made
another reference 10 the old soldier Grant,
which drew great burst of applause from
tho galleries and considerable waving of hand
IearchiefS on too floor. az" said Mr.. Logan
"you can heat the old soldier you boat the
man who has boon recognized by overy civil.
lied nation of the world. But do not by tao.
tics drive Illinois down 30 prevent tho old
soldier from having his share Of the stakes"
LCheors.l
Mr. Logan said ho was informed that tho
California delegates were not awarded their
credentials until they had takon the pledge to
support the candidate for whom tho state con.
vention instructed them TO vote. He asked
tho California delegation to say what the fact
was.
In a moment there was silence, followed
by derisiyo laughter, under the suppositou
that the Californians would not deny tho sc.
cusation. Finally Mr.. Pixoy, Of California,
got up ON his chair and said the question
could not be answered in a single word, but ho
would be most happy TO respond II he could
be allowed Il little time in which to do So.
California selected her delegates to this con-
vention by tho vote of each district repre-.
sented here; their appointment had been
confirmed by the state convention, and
In order that there should be no mistake
about it the state convention had them with
perfect unauimity, instructed the delegates TO
vote iYst, last and all tho time for tho dis
tingushod senator for Maine.
This gave opportunity for the most romarlr.
able sceno Of excitement witnessed in tho hall
since the convention opened. Three-iourths
Of the immense throng in the galleries and on
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05

Tho proceedings in the two houses Of con.
gress yesterday were without much interest
members appearing more anxious to hear the
latest news from Chicago than they wero
about tho busiDoss before their respective
bouscs In the house tho first regular busi-
ness was the motion 50 lay on the table tho
motion to reconsider the vote by which the
house c0ncurred in the senate amendment to
the postuilico appropriation bill striking out
the clause requiring certain mail routes 10 bo
re-let Tho vo( 10 resulted in another victory
for the star mail service men, the motion be-
ing tabloid by vote of 81 to ~.
Mr.. Atkins, frVm tho committee Of confer
ence on the legislative bill, reported that the
confcrecs had beNn unable 10 agree on the
salaries of senate employees. The report wns
adopted and y new conference committee, con-
sisting OF McSsrs- Atkins, Cymer and Baker.
were appointed.
On motion Of Mr.. Reagan, all the senate
amendments to the river aud hagbor bin
were non concurred in aud the bill sent TO a
conference OoInmlttoe-
Mr.. Wood gave notice that he would nos
attempt tho passage OF his refunding bill till
next session.
The morning hour was demanded, and
during it very large number OF private bills
were reported and placed on tho calendar,
and many adversely and tabled
Among the bills reported favorably was ono
giving $500 for Roberts penny luuch aud
ono Bianths pension 10 James MCHenry, OF
the District Of Columbia
The house went into committee Of tho
whole on the private calendar, but the want
ofa quorum was speedily developed, and the
committee rose and the house, at 3:45 p. M, ad-
journed.
Ia the senate after the routine business Of
the morning hour Mr., Voorhees, proceeded 20
make q campaign speech upon the exodus, re-
marking, in the course OF its delivery, TO Me.
Window, who desired TO interrupt him, thar
this was Of class of speeches that ought NOT
to be interrupted. There were few senators
in their seats and worry small auditory in
the galleries, although it had beon announced
that Mr. Voorhees, was TO speak
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Voorhees, remarLH
tho bill authorizing claimants against the Dis
trct Of Columbia 10 prosecute their claims be-
fore tho court Of claims Waa considered.
An amendment was adopted striking out tha
board Of audit certificates, aud providing that
they DO settled by the issu OF &65 bonds.
Several minor amendments were made to the
bill.
Mr.. MeMillen opposed tho.biIl with oonsid-
orable energy, aud Mr. Thurman, who caae
in just before adjournment, indicated dispo-
sitiOn TO antagonizs tho bill.
At o'clock tho senate without Anal action
on the measure, went into executive session,
and soon after adjourned.
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FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.

adopted. The motion 10 adjourn until II
o'clock tomorrow made by delegate from
Mississippi was lost Meantime Conkling and
others had been laborng with Logan, who
withdrew his demand for any further
division Of the question regarding the remain
ing Illinois contests.
A call Of the roll was had on the fourth dis
trict, resulting-ayes 3sS; nays, 351. So the
report was adopted.
The majority report, so far as II relates to
the remnining Illinois contests, was then
adopted by Uigo roce vote.
On motion OF Mr.. Sewall, Of New Jersey,
tho convention at 200 adjourned 10 IL o'clock
this Saturday. morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05

Pennsylvania aud the thirteenth district Of
Illinois. 1t refused to interfere with the dele
gates at large or those from the second district
Of Illinois. A resolution declaring that the
Springfield convention was legally consti-
tuted body, and in selecting delegates to tho
national convention acted in good faith, was
rejected by vote of 81 to II. two not voting.
While the interest in the convention and its
business continues intense, there was visible
abatement of the excitement this morning.
At quarter past 10 there were few delegates
in their seats, and tho galleries were not half
filled. The spectators, however. still poured
in, and the house was crammed to its utmost
capacity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05
oonilr,nea and Rciooted.

The senate IN executive session yesterday
confirmed tho following uonlinatiens.
James o, Putnam, OF Nav York 60 be niu.
lister to Belgium, and William b. Lyman, 10
be surveyor of customs vt New Orleans, La,
vice j. Madison Wells.
Postmasters--Mrs CUrdelh Hoyt at New
Canaan, Conn, and Robert Ray, jr,, at Monroe.
La,
to DO major First infantry; First Lieutenant
Allen Smith to bo captain First infantry, aud
Second Lieutenant j, $. Oyster. to bs first
lieutenant First artillery.
The senate rejected the nomination Of
Philip Q. Stoyer as postmaster for Ashland,
Ohio.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05
Evening Session.

Judge Hosr took his chair at precisely 7
o'clock, but not moro than fifty delegates were
10 their seats. The present prospect is TINT tho
contostedscat discussion will occupy all the
evening without being disposed of unless the
convention shall adopt some order limiting
dobato which promises to he nterminable.
At 7;30 the convention was nearly full. The
entering of Mr. Garfield and Mr. Conkling was
the occasion OF the usual greeting from the
galleries, Five minutes later tho chair called
the convention to order.
Mr., Conger moved that tho delegates from
Louisiana who hayO been admitted by the
order Of the convention be notified Of their
right to take their seats
The chair said thoy were entitled TO the
right 10 take such seats. Tho chair stated
tnat the question before the convention was
the contest in Alabama.
Mr. Harrison, Of Indiana, moved to limit
the debate upon it TO ono hour, and subse.
quently modified 1t so as TO make it half an
hour.
Mr.. Pixloy, of California, seconded tho
motion. ihe Pacific delegates were becoming
very impatienC vt the unnecessary delays, aud
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05

The members of tho reformed church will
bo pleased to learn that Rev w. IL. II. Snyder,
Of Harrisburg, a very eminent aud popular
preacher Of that church, will preach to.mor.
row at sovercigls' hall, $40 Eleventh street
morning and evening.
E.strect baptist church-Rev, A, F. Mason,
pastor, will preach 10 the morning. In tho
evening Rev David Spencer, OF Philadelphia
will deliver an address; subject, around thu
world in sixty minutes, from missionary
standpoint
Reformed episcopal church of the redeemeI
willard ball-Roy. Arthur Foster, rector
Services at II a, N, and 7i5 p. m, Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Seats free. strangeII
Welcome.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05
DdSE-B1LL.

Fine Game at Albany Yesterday.
Especial Dispatch 10 TIE NATIONAL RErunLtcAs.I
ALBANY, juno 4, 1880.
The gamo hero to-day between the National
and Albany clubs was witnessed by about 500
people, twas d pitchers and cacher's game.
aud both pitchers were we'll supported. II Is
regarded as the finest gamo OF the season wit
messed in Albany. The same clubs play hers
tomorrow.
Appended is the scoro
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INNINGS.
RES ULT OF H.IzING.
a Son of sOrge ,nt-at-Arrns Thompson S

n son OF Sorge int-at-ArIns Thompson Shot.
NEwDuRG, N. Y, June 4.-John G. Thomp
sou, jr, OF Ohio, sou of Sergeant. at Arms
Thompson, Of tho house Of representatives ut
Washington. Was shot and seriously wounded
in the abdomen to-day at Highland Falls by
Beaumont Buck, Of Texas. Both of the young
men were candidates for admission 10 tho
West Point military academy and were at
tending Colonel Huses preparatory school,
Back had boon made the victim OF haying by
tn other students, aud becoming cniaged at
some remarks to-day, drew revolver aud
shot Thompson. Buck gave himself up to
Justice Avery and was committed to tho
county Jail to await the result OF Thompson's
injuries. Tho bullet passed through tho
latter's body, aud his condition Is critical.
Scrgeant-at-Arms Thompson has been tel0.
grained for
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-06-05
CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT.

Mr.. Conger handed in corrected list of
members Of the convention as reported by his
committee. lIe then moved that the conven-
tion proceed to consider the Louisiana case.