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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

INDIANAPoLIs, Jan. 15.-Louis Autonat, u
French butcher William Lowman and Robert
Kcifer engaged in drunken row tonight,
which was ended by the Frenchman drawing
large butcher-kuilo and stiking Keifer In
tho lower part Of the face, cutting down into
his neck, severing the juguar vein and kill
ing him instantly. Autonat surrendered him
ali
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
Fatal Termination of an OLD Quarrel,

GALVESTON, Jan. ia news special from
Huntsville says j. ]. Elkens, ex.sherl, was
shot dead by Peter Greer to-day. An old
quarrel botweon tho two mon was renewed in
barrooul, and Greer ran out to wagon, got
pistol and shot Elkens four times. Greer was
iaiIal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
Mississippi Democratic Caucus

JACKSON, Jan. l5.-Gn tho Democratic eau
Gus an adjournment was taken after -four
ballots, with no definite change from previous
result. 1t is thought no nomination will DO
made by tho caucus.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
A VIII Controversy Compounded.

CINCINNATI, Jan. ia compromise has
been effected in the case of the contested will
of tho late John Batos tho wel-known
theatrical manager OF this city. A large es-
tate was involved.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
Appolntment for Robert r. Lincoln.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 15.--Govornor Gull
om has appointed Robert T. Lincoln as ono of
the three trustees of tho Illinois Central Rail-
road Company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-A petition for the
confirmation OF john Nj. Morton was sent from
here TO the Senate Finance Committee to-day,
signed by number Of representative mon OF
,he Pacific coast representing $75, 100000 of
nj Pal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

MOBILE, ALA, Jan. 15.-It is learned from
reliable source that tho exodus of negroes to
tho North from Eastern Mississippi has been
over 1000 duiing the past thrco weeks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

CINCINNATI, Jan. 15.-The Commercials spo-
cial from Hawks Nest, w. Va. says "Thc
trouble with tho miners Is ended Tho pris-
oncrs were released after giving bonds to keep
the peace for ono year"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15.--Eiaabeth Vincent,
aged fifty, hung herself by her apron to tho
grating OF cell door in tho Middle police sta
tion tonight. When discovered lifo was ex-
tinct. She had been arrested on a charge OF
being drunk and dsorderly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 15.-The Dismal Swamp
Canal WIS sold to-day at public auction for
S275,000. 1t was purchased by tho bond.
holders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16

MEMPHIS, Jan. ia jackson, Miss,
special says Senator Lamar continues TO inn
prove and his recovery is only question of
time,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
DEPARTMENT or TIIR INTERIOR \
OFFICE or INDIAN AFFAIRS.

General Fisk in his card OF January II published
in the New York Tribune OF this date. says M.
though the investigation Of the Arizona matter has
but begun, II may Ue worth while lolnOntiuu here
one curious coincidence already brought tO light
viz: that the records of the Indian ONCE show that
operations against Agent Hart nilcr having been
suspended, were resumed on October g|, just eight
days after il was known TO the Department that
had arrived NJ the san Carlos agency"
The above statement gives fair example ~
General Fisks reckless style Oi making assertions
The records of the Indian Office show that on tho
30th of July letter was forwarded from HE indian
Office charging II. l.. Hart late United States In.
dian Agent at tho san Carlos agency. Arizona and
two others, with conspiracy To dciraud the Gov
ernmcnt In the weighing aud receiving Of bccf
cattle. This letter which contained u complete
case In itself was sent through the reglnr CGuucl
to the Department of Justice and the records ~
that Department show that on the 18Th day oT
triCt-Attorney in Arizona for prosecution.
Ia view of these facts, the statement Ol General
FISK that there was suspension OF Tie prosecution
on the part Oi lhis DEL arment shown 10 be u'so.
and il Is OF d character with the churEcS that he
has spread before tho public in the ncN Splpcrs.
When the case was scut to the Attorney y-icucntl
with the request for the prosecution of Hart, II was
out OF the hands OF tile Indian Office and IN the
custody Of the Department Of Justice md II could
have been suspended only by the latter, either ~
It's own motion or at tho request of the Interior he
pNTtmcnt
Such a request has never been made: on the con.
trary, further evidence has been scut to the De.
partmcnt of Justice to sustain additional cases
against Hart and others,
THE statement Of General Fisk that tho prosec,l.
ton of Hart was resumed amer suspension when
II became known that he (Flsk) had arrived AT san
Carlos, is simply ridiculous 1t would not have
made the sgheSt difference, ono way or the other,
sumption Of prosecution which never had been
suspended. General Flsks whole story US made
In the above extract Is simply absurd, II not mat.
T. A, HAYk
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
WAFTED ON THE WIRES.
Incidents of Everyday Life Brought
Together.
Senator Lamar's Health Improving - Mis-
slssippi aud North Carolina Refugees
West Virginia Rioters Suppressed
Flood in tho wabash River
Mississippi Democratic
Caucus Troubles
Frank LaalIo,s VIII.

NEw YORK Jan. 1j.--Iy the will of the
late Frank Leslie all his real aud personal
property is bcquoatled to bis wife
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
A Card From Commissioner Hayt.

The Commissioner of Indian Atairs has
furnished the following In reply TO the state.
mcnts Of General Fisk. 1t would appear that
the case is to be tried through the press in
stead of by General Barstow's Committee. II
the points can be brought out with sufficient
brevity, the public will doubtless fool quito AZ
much confidence in that r,ethod of inquiry:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-16
President Hayes Reception.
The Inter-stnte Commerce Bill.

Tho President will hold his next evening
reception Tuesday, January "a, from to 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
Old Bob and "Obiect Teaching"

Object teaching" Is not always successful,
as the following incident, related by tne
Youths Compdnjon, will show: \ gentleman
calling his servant one day informed HIM he
wished him to learn the names OF books III The
Bible Now" said he, II will tell you the
first. aud during the day will ask you what
it is, to see il you remember, it is Genesis
Later in the day Bob was called, but he
could not remember what it was.
Now" said his master 81 have way to
impress it upon your mind, so you cannot Tor.
get it. Now, Bob, We have horse in the
stable; what do we call it?"
Jennie
Correct, and We have little girl in the kit,
chen, what do we call her."
Sis"
Very we'll Now put the two together and
YOU have ennie-Sis-cienesis | think you
can remember 1t until tomorrow
Yes, sah.'
The next morning Bob WAS summoned To
appear before his master
Good xorning Bob. Can you gave me the
name of the first book in the Bible this morn
ing?"
Yes, sab"
well, what is IT"
DE ole hoss, sah.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

An ARKANSAS GRAPEvINE.-tour miles
north of Eureka Springs and one mile north
of Beavers Ferry, on the top of the mountain,
there is a grapevine that rivals the famous
vine of Mariposa county, California. The
vine springs from a stalk, which Is % inches
in circumference at a distance Of two feet from
the ground; and at four feet fom the ground 1t
Is Is inches IN circumference. II branches at
five feet, where each branch is Is and 70
inches, respectively, in circumference. From
these branches the vine chambers over shrubs,
bushes and trees until it covers and shades the
ground TO the extent of four acres. 1t is pro
life. Two years ago eight wagon-loads OF
cranes from this vine were taken TO Kansas
and sold by one man. 1t is estimated that the
yield of grapes the present season will tie over
three hundred bushels. All Of the many hills
south of White river are covered with grape
vines.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Last summer our dog Towser was lynn in
the sun trinc TO sleep, but the flies was thai
bad that he cudn't cos he had to catch 'em
and bime by bee lit on his head, and was
wokln' about like the dog was hisn. Towsel
he held his head silt, and when the bee was
close to his nose, Towser winked AT HIM like
he seed you see what this buffer Is don' he
thinks I'm a lily-ofthevaley what isn't open
yet, but you just wait TIL blossom and you
will see some fun, and sure enough Towser
opened his mouth very slow so as not to frltter
the bee and the bee went into Towser's mouth
Then Towser he shet his eyes, and his mouth
too, and he had begun to make peaceful
smile when the bee stung HIM, and you never
see a lily-ofthc-valle acli so in your llfe.-St
Louis Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

About the 10Th of July, 1870 John French,
son Of George French Esq, OF liagerstowh,
Md, induced by religious monomana began
a fast of forty days and forty nights, abstain
ing from food of all kinds, but drinking freely
of water, occasionally lndulging in IA smoke
He completed the fast on August q, at which
time he was reduced to q skeleton. Dr. FRED
Dorsey was then called in, hut in spite OF the
most careful attention he died ten days later
on the first of September.
For two or three years previously 1t had
been noticed that the young man had peculiar
views upon various subjects, and especially
religion and the future state; but 1t was not
surmised that they were imbcdded very deeply,
much less to such an extent az TO derangc his
mind On the contrary, being more than usu-
Ially gifted with intelligence ana acutencsS,
credit was given HIM for more than the aver
are reasoning sense. He, however, became
fond of reading works IN theoretical religion.
To such an extent did he become absorbed IN
some of the mysticism that his mind gave
way, and while aboring under the misfortune
became impressed with the idea that he hau
some special religious task to perform which
could only be accomplished after he had last
ed forty days. Every effort made during that
time to induce him to eat utterly failed, and
those who were in close contact with him all
the time, say that not mouthfu OF food pass
ed his lips. Strategy, after persuasion had eX-
hausted itself, was resortcd to. Tempting
fruit and other things were placed in his way
and In such manner as to leave the impression
that their presence was unknown to all but
himself, yet he RETAINED from partaking OF 1t
in every instance. OF course during this time
he became very much reduced, looking more
like skeleton than Il living human being.
Nature at length could stand the strain no Ion
ger and few days before the expiration Of
the forty days he was compelled to take to his
bed. After the forty days he was fed with
great care but his system had sunk too deep
" to recuperatc There are very few who DO
not believe that French did what he protested
to undertake, with the exception OF drinking
freely of water and smoking considerably. 1t
was pronounced by physicians to be one OF
the extremely few cases Of eXtehdcd fasting
that has come to the knowledge of the world
-BdltimOre american, July -.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The Parisians are quitting Paris for the
summer and occupying little villas IN the sub.
urbs.
Very small indeed are some of these villas,
One of the most microscopic Is owned by {.
He frequently has to say to IA visitor:
"You can't go into the garden yet, there's
somebody there"
Two friends were dHing at "a restaurant
overlooking the Seine, whose proprietor would
skin IA customer as remorselessly as he would
skin an eel
This is an admirable vIew," SAID one. ~
love to sit here and look at the boats"
"Sh! Speak low. The boss will put the
boats in the bill.
A wealthy upstart goes to the sales stable to
buy pair OF carriage horses.
aUcrc are a sample of fine EnglIsh.bred
mares" says the proprietor.
"English-bred They will not do"
"Why?"
"My coachman is a Frenchman."
"Wcll"
"If they were raised IN England they could
not understand word he said"
In the art exposition.
AprOpOs of the drOuth:
"Tv5 thousand francs for that little river
scener'
"Such paintings are higher this year, owing
10 t1t SGilCllN WI NutCi' wa hi'''
An English gentleman, while IN thc noun.
tains OF Switzerland, becomes acquainted with
En-. Imam and his WIFE and 1t Is agreed
that they should travel down the valley OF the
Rhone III Il carriage together.
On tie way the lady is seized with fright.
full tGotLache.
After She had suffered twenty-four hours
Geueva j. reached and dentist Is Immediate
" sought out.
TIE tooth which has caused the trouble is
extracted and the husband, with a good deal
of satisfaction, shows 1t to his English &C.
quaintance.
I'll ;ooth might have been saved" says
the ,4.t.r.
How do you knows
81 IN a dentist"
"a dentist! And You said nothing, did
nothing 10 relieve my wife,"
al never exercise my profession during my
vacH,ir.'
F, The editorin.chief of one of the Paris pa
pers declares that he assigns each of his assist
ants 10 the particular Work for which his ma
. ture sod disposition fl him.
or example he SAYS 10 them:
L.ts see. You may write an article on
la'illng, you on assassination, you on drunk.
less you on deceived husbands"
Ina so on to the Il the list
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
Where the Difference Modestly Came in.

A certain gentleman requiring legal assist
anCe had been recommended to one of the two
brothers. but had forgotten the Christian name
of HIM he sought, so he called at the office OF
the one first found and asked for Mr.. Podgcr
"That is my name. sir"
"But there are two of you of that name here
in town.
yes"
"Well, I wish to consult Mr. Podgrr-eXcust
me for the al]usion-who wears Wig"
ave both wear wigs, SIR"
"Well, the man / seek was divorced from
his wife not long ago"
There YOU hit us both again, SIR"
"The man to whom was recommended has
recently been accused of forgery, though
trust uni Justly"
"There we are again, my dear sir. We have
both had that gentle insinuation laid at oul
doors"
swell, upon my word, you two brothers
bear a striking resemblance But | guess
have it now. The one am after is in the hab
it of occasionally drinking to excess some
times to intoXicatiOn.
"My dear man, that little vice Is unfortu
natelv characteristic of the pair Of us, and
doubt if our best friends could tell you which
was the worst"
"Well, you are a matched pair certainly
But tell me-" continued the visitor (Which OF
the twain it was that took the poor debtors
oath IL few months ago?"
"Ha, ba, we were both IN that muddle. |
was on Bob's paper and he was on NINE"
ain mercy's name" cried the applicant des
peratey, will you tell me which Of the two is
the more sensible man,
"Ah, there you touch bottom, my friend
Poor Bob, can't stretch the truth, even to
serve brother. If you want the more sensi-
BILE one of the two, | suppose | must acknow-
ledge the corn. I'm the man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

J. G.. Starkey, prominent and influential Citi-
zen Of Iowa City, says: 81 have had the Dyspcp-
STA and Liver Complaint for several years, anc
have used every remedy | could hear Of without
any relief whatever, until saw your Shiloh's Vi
talizcr advertised in our paper, and was persuad-
ed to try it. ain happy to state that II has en-
trelv cured me. 1t is certainly the best remedy
ever knew Of" Price - cts. Sold by Z. I.
.Griggs, Ottawa, His.
SHLoHs CATARRH RENEDY.-A marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Diptheua, Canker mouth and
Headache. With each bottle there is an ingen-
ious injector for the more successful treat
ment Of the complaint without extra charge.
Price ~ cts. Sold 10y +. Y. Griggs, Ottawa, His.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
a Mothers Grief.

The pride OF mother, the life and Joy Of a
home, and her children, hence her grief when
sickness enters and takes them away. Take
warning, then, that you are running terrible
risk if they have a Cough, Group or WhoOping
Cough, which lead to Consumption, if you do
not attend to il at once. SHlLOHS CONSUME
'TION CURE is guaranteed to cure them. Price
10 cts, 30 cts and Sl.OO. For Lame Back Side or
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price - cts.
Sold by +. Y. Grigg-, Ottawa, His.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
miscellaneous.
1852. 1850.
DR.. ]. 0. HARRIS,
REAL ESTATE.
INSURANCE,
Steamship Agent,
NOTARY PUBLIC.

Iowa Lands, at from So to s l O per acre
Iowa Farms. at from y y 10 8 g per acre. on
ten years time, per cent Interest.
Nebraslsa Lands, AT from Sc 30 to $500
per acre.
Kansas Lands, at from So to s q per acre. and
FARMS in Nebraska and Kansas nj from y to SIS per acre
Texas Lands, near TO market. NJ from s TO + 3
per Western Texas Lands nj oOc pcra acre
Illinois Farms, at from s q to 500 per acre.
City Lots. AT frsm s. 100 TO $500.
Dwellings, at from 800 TO $4,000.
business Property at lowest rates.
IT, Remember that the hard times rapidly passing
away business in general s improving real estate has ad
vanCed materially in the larger cities, and is certain TO al
here Buy now, while prices are al bottom nsures
Insurance written AZ current rates IN the berry best
American or furegnfre life accident or ma
ne There are better companies in this or any other
country than those represented by me,
Ocean Steamship Tickets at lowest rates and
by the best lines
Maps papers and information free. feoI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

While the writer does not pretend that there
Is anything particularly prophetic in tins, II is
certainly singular coincidence. lGitneeded
any strengthening might state that in 1876 |
was an editorial writer ON the Pittsburgh Past,
and taking the names Of Samuel j. Tilden and
Rutherford b, Hayes and applying the same
rule as above it rcsulted Tildcn 203 Hayes,
1866 The electoral vote was divided between
the two candidates IN exactly that proportion.
The Republican consprators, visiting states
men, and S.to-7 Electoral Commission, stole s
votes in louisiana Z in South Carolina, and 1
IN FOrida so as to make the count stand 1e5
for Hayes and 1874 tor Tildcn.
The figures appeared IN the Post and other
papers In 1876, and were extensively repub.
lishcd. 1t remains to be seen whether veri
ficati0n will follow in 1850, and whether the
Republican header, viii undertake to seal 81
electoral votes from Hancock in 1850, aS they
stole ~ from !ildyn in 1876. W \. TAYLOR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Yesterday, about O'Clock, Il boy OF about
twelve went up the street at such rate OF
speed that every body who saw him was salts
fed that he was running for doctor. a man
with kindly expression Of countenance
caught the flying boy by the arm and asked
him:
Sonny, is there anybody right sick at your
house,"
"No, but there will be if you don't turn me
loose"
"Who is it, buddys"
"Wlll yer let me go if tell you?"
81 will, my boy"
"Well, then, it's my brother Bob He will
be - remain, before night if don't gr h'mc
right off Iou see, we have cucum , Is, green
corn, clabber, watermelon and cabbage for
dinner, and if amt there to get my share
he will founder himself and die. Please let
me 90 so can save my little brothers life"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

In 1876 Mr.. TiIden's majority of the white
voters of the United States was "A round mil
lion, or about one-eighth of the aggregate suf-
frages cast at the Presidential election. His
majority of the white and SOlOrcd voters was
about quarter of million in round numbers.
In the Electoral Colleges Mr. Trldcn's honest
majority over the Fraudulent President was
thirty-scven.
These great maiOrlties were overcome by a
successful conspiracy, resting upon fraud,
force, forgery, and other crimes. After this,
while the Republicans had all the advantages
Of possession of power, of immense resources
OF patronage, of arbitrary assessments on Office
holders, and of violent sectional agitation, the
Congressional and State elections of 1878 and
1879 show that they had Il majority in only
fifteen Northern States as follows, including
Oregon recently:
Colorado ........ 1912 New Hampshire. 533
lOwa............ 23,OIS ONO ............ 39l2
Kansas. 9, 10 PENNSYLVANIA E. 2S,Ol2
Mass1chusctis,.. 1865 Rhode Island. 1888
Michigan........ COB Vermont. ....... l743O
Minnesota ...... S,626 Wisconsin. H. 800
Nebraska........ G,5S9 Oregon (lSS0) re-
Nevada ........ 521l ported. ........ 100
These fifteen States cast one hundred and
thlrty-two electoral. or tiftythree short
of majority IN the Electoral Colleges
The Republicans were in a minority in the
lOllOWlnT NOrlnerl States Ut TIC clttllOHS Oh
1878 and 1879:
California "a, 2l2 Maine ............ 492
Connecticut ..... 5,S32 New Jersey ...... 1926
Illinois ........2 90 355 New York 81 SOP
Indiana .......... Do, lSoi
These seven States cast ninety nine votes IN
the Electoral Colleges. Now, if the fifteen
States first stated were all conceded to the Re
publicans, and with them all of the above but
New York and Indiana, they would yet lack
four votes to elect the next President. We
leave out of view the South, because no votes
for Garfield are expected from there.
1t is thus seen that, allowing the Republi-
cans Colorado, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Oregon,
California, Connecticut Illinois, Maine, and
New Jersey, nearly all of which are likely to
90 for the Democratic candidate, still, Garfield
could not be elected, And this is the best case
that can be made for him, or his decayng
party. Every intelligent Republican realizes
the situation, and admits there is no cXpeCta-
ton OF success before the people. TO resort to
fraud again, as has been suggested by desper-
ate partisans, is To try an experiment that
would rccoil on its authors The simple ques-
ton now is, Shall the majority of the people
administer the Government through their
chosen agents, or surrender TO a minority that
has long since forfeited all claims to conf.
dcncc?
The answer will be given at the ballot box
next November, in a way that cannot fail to
command respect!-N. y. San.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

as your husband out?" inquired gentle
man lately of the wife of a cabinetmaker on
the Boulevard Montmartrc, Paris. mo, sir.
He is in the back shop, worklng;' and at that
moment there came the report OF firearm
from that quarter. Gracious" exclaimed the
visitor What is the matterY' "Oh, it's
nothing, sir; he is only finishing OIL gothic
cabinet, and was firing small shot into it to
give 1t the appearance of worm eaten antlqul'
firN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
BUDGET OF FUN.

xviii the action lie" inquired the anxious
client" Eyes" replies the tacetious attorney,
"the action will lie if the witness will"
Lightminded young thing IN bathing suit
Surely, Aunt Margaret, you're not going to
wear your spectacles in the water? Aunt NJ.
Indeed am. Nothing shall induce me to
take off another thing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

A poet writes: II know the night Will sure
ly come" Right, young bard, it will. If any
fellow tells you it wont ask him if he is Civ
ing you moonlight on single, and tell him
TO take down his scarfpln. Don'tyou let HIM
try to reason you ont Of your belef-Boston
Past