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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23
Nobody Knows.

Is General Hancock for a protective
or free trade tariff Nobody knows.
Is General Hancock for woman suf-
frage or against itP Nobody knows.
Is General Hancock for hard money
or soft money! Nobody knows.
Is General Hancock for pensioning
rebel as well as Union soldiersp Nobody
knows.
Is General Hancock for Civil-service
reform or for the old Jacksonian spoils
systemP Nobody knows.
Is General Hancock for public inn
provements, or for "a strict construc-
tlon Of the Constitution Nobody
knows.
Is General Hancock for continuing
the silver coinage until resumption will
be upset, or for stopping itP Nobody
knows.
Is General Hancock for pensioning
everybody who served in the Mexican
war, whether wounded or not, and
whether rebel or notP Nobody knows
Is General Hancock for enforcing or
for nullifying the amendments TO the
Constitution by which the fruits of the
war were seouredP Nobody knows.
Is General Hancock for controlling
the railroads and other common carriers
by Congressional legislation in the pub
lio interest, or against itP Nobody
knows,
Is General Hancock for maintaining
the election laws intact, or for giving
the South full swing in carrying itseli
solid by fraudulent eleotionsp Nobody
| knows.
Is General Hancock for or against
appointing enough new Democratic
Judges of the Supreme Court TO upsei
the War amendments to the C0nstitu
lion, and 80 viVify the rebel debt anC
pension the rebel soldierP How far, II
short, Is he ready to go 10 show hi
gratitude to the ex-rebels, his late en-
emies in tho field, to whom he nov
owes his nomination and by whose vote
he must be electedP Nobody knows.
Buffalo Express.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23
A Bitter Dose for a Niagara Hackman.

A NIAGARA FALLS hackman bar.
gained with two young men to take
them " all around" for a dollar. Re-
turning to the railroad station, he in
sisted, as they all do, upon having more,
and would be satisfied with nothing less
than eight dollars. The money was
paid under protest; but the young men,
instead of leaving the place as they had
intended, put up at hotel with the ap-
parent intention of remaining some
time. The hackman was arrested, and
after o delay of one day the case was
tried, and the result was a Judgment
against him for the eight dollars, the
hotel bill of the two young men, who by
the way were lawyers, the value OF the
time they lost, together with costs,
amounting to between forty and fifty
dollars. .-Roeheste Brpress.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23

A FEW drops of nitrite of amyi have
a powerful influence in restoring the
functions of the heart in cases Of drown
ing, hanging or fainting 1t is sug-
gested, therefore, that it should always
be used whenever attempts are being
made to restore to life an individual ap-
parently dead, or when il is desirable to
settle the question whether person Is
really dead or not. DR.. Brunton says
that in ascertaining death the nitrite OF
amyl might be used only with the test
of tying cord round the finger. If the
circulation has entirely stopped, the
part beyond the cord never becomes any
thicker; but if the circulation continues,
however slowly, the finger tip beyond
the llgature will sooner or later begin to
swell,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23
Experiences when Supposed to be
Dead

A GENTLEMAN Of this city who was
reported lost on the Narragansett has
had an experience thati is denied to most
men. Some Of his friends came on to
the funeral, and were glad to find him
alive. Dispatches in great numbers
and various kinds were received and
answered. He read letters Of cOndOl-
ence written by friends to members of
his family, and read an obituary notice
that was TO be printed about him. He
also received the following; "Please
send me description of the body and
clothing of the one claimed as yours; it
may be that of my husband, who was
lost in the collision, and is yet unheard
from. Please inform Immediately TO re-
lieve anxiety" - Providence Or. ~
Joti nal,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23

Bay~ The Democratic speeches, con-
structed for the purpose Of giving " the
man on horseback" particular hail
Columbia were waste Of the raw
material, and the average orator OF that
party spends his leisure time in trying
to explain why the Democracy, which
declared the war a failure in 1864, are
now supporting man who was at that
time doing all he could to give the lie
to that copperhead assertion. They
swallowed a bad mess of crow when
they took Greeley in 1872, and now
they have dish of the same sayory
fowl In Hancock. Anything to capture
the Presidencyl-LdRsing Repu5t'oa''
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23

FUNNY that the hot weather doesn't
come in winter, when ice can be got ioT
nothing mg.-BostQR 9fanseriPt,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23

R@-In 1876, when the Republicans
nominated William A. Wheeler, OF New
York, for Vice-President, the Demo-
orats set up a general howl Of " Ma
tional banker and bondholder." Now
they have nominated for the same Of
foe National banker and bondholder
Oi far greater wealth than Mr.. Wheel
or, and, we may add, of far less person
al merit, IndiaRap oils Journal.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23

B6y-Wallace has mounted the stump,
preliminary to fhng up his colfee-pot,
and declares that the bloody-shirt,
which has been the Republican battle
cry for the past twenty years, is flor
ever buried in the dark and dreary
past.n 1t has been "dreary past' for
Wallace and his party, but is it wise to
call public attention to the length of the
| periodp-M Y. Times.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-07-23
CREDIT MOBlLlER.

General aarnsid's own Answer to IIis IRA
dueers---soIid Facts whieh No One Car
mfaprove
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
Rural Happenings.

SHERIDAN, Sept. y, 1880.
A large Democratic meeting was held in
Berkand's Hall on Saturday evening last.
Notwithstanding the uniavorable condition Of
the weather, the large hall was completely
crowded with ladies and gentlemen. Speeches
were delivered by Mr.. George Blake, Of Otta-
wa, and DR.. Garfield, Cf La Sale, and in look
ing over the audience | could but notice the
difference in the members of the two parties
in Sheridan. At every meeting of the Repub
lisG-S tnc Democrats have turned ont to a
man. while at this meeting but a very few Re
publicans were present. The speech of Mr.
Blake was an able argument brimming full
of " it and sound logic, and will be the means
of making many votes for Hancock here; and
it is now clearly demonstrated that the time
has surely come when the Republicans cannot
have 1t all their own way in Sheridan.
The funeral of Robert Knight was held in
the M. f. Church Of Sheridan on Friday,
Sept. 2ith, and was conducted by the Masonic
lodges of Leland and Sheridan. Mr.. knight
leaves widow and five children to mourn his
loss. He had many friends, both in Sheridan
and IN the neighborhood where he resided.
A. j. Gooder is more than happy. It's a
boy, and he saysa Hancock boy.
Rev. j. Merrifcld, who has been visiting his
family IN Chicago for the past two weeks, re-
turned so as to fill his pulpit yesterday.
The residence of John Monahan is receiving
a new coat of paint, which adds much to its
appearance. NERO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
Washington Letter.


WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. %, 1ssO.-lt ap
pears that the chairman Of the democratic
campaign committee in Washington has at
tempted TO frank through the mails, as cam.
palgn literature, some speeches made by ex.
congressman and exsenators who are not en-.
titled to Thanking privileges. 1t 1t were not
mistake, as he claims, it would be crime
for HIM to do SO; but, when we remember that
the republicans are dong the same thing on a
much larger scale; when we know that they
are defrauding the government by requiring
campaign work and campaign money Of gov
eminent employees; when we know that there
are now only two cabinet officers at their
posts, and that the public service is most
grossly neglected through absenteeism in all
its branches on electioneering service, the
noise that has been made over three packages
of democratic mail matter by the fraudulent
mlnions of fraudulent administration is
more ridiculous than burlesque fury.
Since the results of the Name election have
become definitely known, the republicans here
seem to have collapsed in the apathy of des.
pair, realizing that the four years that they
have eaten the dishonest bread of fraud are
nearly ended, and that the great majority that
elected Tilden will now sternly demand va
cation, under the management of Hancock, of
all their stolen places Then think we may
hope for civil service reform, for no matter
how great may be the rapaclty for place and
office among the democrats, it will be impos-
sible for them, lacking as they are IN expert
ence to fill the departments with so many
useless incompetent supernumerarics as have
held place and drawn pay since the war. If
the people Of this country could only know
the immense sums they are paying to thsus-
ands OF elegant loaters, who do not work thir-
ty minutes per day, civil service reform would
be forced into prominence over all other is
shall show the same ingenuity as republicans
have shown in making useless offices and
bureaus appointing incompetent men TO fill
them, and then appointing stats of incompe-
tent assistants, male and female, TO help the
chiefs do nothing, | shall join the opposition.
The republican organ of this city sounds a
note of alarm this morning, with reference TO
this, in a long and carefully written editorial.
1t comedies that there is danger of the state
going against them in October, and gives rea-
sons for the fear IN long quotations from the
Dayton Journal, one of the ablest of the re-
publican journals.
With warning from Maine, with the half.
hearted support of Conkling, with discussions
in their own party ranks, and mal-manage-
ment by Jewell, the republican cause has new
er appeared gloomier. Nothing short of de-
cided majorities in Indiana and Ohio can
help the party that received national con.
defamation in the centennial year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
One Result of the Election In Maine.

The defeat of the Republican party IN Maine
has greatly increased the demand for Demo
cratic banners, portraits and outfits for torch.
light professions. 4 manufacturer in Nesey
street said yesterday: II have been in this
business through three campaigns and this
one is going to beat them all. The result OF
the election IN Maine has had a remarkable
effect. The Democrats are ordering Hancock
and English banners good deal faster than |
can turn them out, although have eleven ar
fists engaged on portraits alone. At least six
Democratic delegations called on me this
morning within two hours to order banners
and outfits. They talk exultingly about the
victory in Maine. To this l make short re-
plies, for it is my business not to offend either
side. Most of my orders for banners come
from out of town. The elevated railroads
have damaged the banner business in New
York"-N \. Sun.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
Its Just Y BOOInIHg

Such is the expression from all Druggists and
dealers everywhere who are selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. No like prep
aration can begin to have such an extensive and
rapid sale. And why? Simply because of its
truly wonderful merits. No Cough or Cold, no
matter of how long standing or how stubborn,
can resist its healing qualities. Asthma, Bron-
chtls, Hoarseness, Hay Fever, Pain in the side or
chest and difficulty of breathing or any lingering
disease of the Throat and Lungs rapidly yield to
its marvellous powers 1t will positively cure and
that where everything else has failed. Satisfy
yourself as thousands have already done by get
ting OF yonr DrHgg st, +. Y. Grggs, trial bot
Tie for ten cents a regular size bottle for 81.
For sale by +. Y. Griggs (3)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
That Waltham Gresnbacker.

To tie Editors IF tie FREE TRADER:
| notice an article IN the Ottawa Times
headed "a Greenbacker Speaks" 1t com.
mences by saying that, although nominated
and supported by the republicans, Mr.. Thomas
Clark is the peoples candidate for sheriff.
etc How did Mr.. Clark become the peoples
candidates. Does the republican party mean
the whole people of La Sale county, lie
continues: I'VE can heartily commend him
to the voters of our party" Does he mean by
our party, the republican party, or the green.
back party? Who gave him authority to
speak for our party, that Is, the greenback
party, of which organization he processes, by
his signature, to be II membery What right
has greenbacker TO commend a republican
to our party while we have good and true
man of our own party-the greenbackers-ln
the held? What sort of Il greenbacker Is this
Wal,ham fellow, who goes back on his own
or "our party" as he calls 1t, and commends a
republican nominee to 1.-THE people," and at
one breath calls "thc people" the republican
party, and then appeals to the greenbackers to
elect this republican to oiiicey What does
tins scribbler mean by saying "ue heartily
commend Clark to the voters of our party ?"
Who are "tce" anyhow, in the sense he is try.
ing to conveys Does he mean himself and
Nattinger, of the Iimes'
lie says Clark has served the county four
years. Yes; and Clark has been paid for
those services, and that ends the matter and
he has no legal claim that will not readily
and promptly be met by the county. lie has
no claim upon the office of sheriff, more than
anyone else for offices are not private property,
as greenbackers view the subject.
lie says: I'VE cannot afford to allow him
Clark to be defeated" Besides the absurdity
of that zoe" again, the question Is: OF what
interest can his defeat or success be to the
greenbackers? lie is not our candidate.
Does this unknown scribbler imagine that he
has all the brains Of the greenback party, and
that they must do as he, or, that mysterious
we" may say? The greenbackers will
not follow his jackasstical dictation. They
have their own candidate and will support
him, and his name is not Tom Clark. 1t is
doubtless true that this Naltham ass in lions
skin Is genuine republican, seeking, in the
guise of q greenbacker, to coax such of the
innocents as may be green enough into follow
ing his lofty ears and dismal praying into the
republican camp. SERENA GREESBAcKER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02

will find valuable aid in the American A9ricultur.
ist for October, just issued with its hundreds OF
p-cc:icn! directions, hints AID suggestions
Among the leading topics are Work for the
Month; a 81, 100 Farm House, with plans and
specifications; Shelter for Stock; Numerous
Hints and Helps for Farmers; Humbugs Elk.
posed full Household and Children's Depart.
ments, etc.
LITTELL's LIVING ACE. 0Littel " Co., Boston,
IS n year, The numbers for Sept 18th and
25th contain the following articles:
Mind In the Lower Animals, Edinburgh; The
Deccan, Fortnightly; A Talk about sonnets,
Blackwood; A Forgotten Empire in Asia Minor,
and A Bathcr's Ideal, Fraser; A Special Assizc
under Louis XIV, and In Memorlam; Tom Taylor,
Macmillan Why Our Poor are Ugly, Spectacles,
and Aldncs and Evevirs, Saturday Review;
Colors in Art, i. F. de Pourtales, and Celuloid,
Mature: HIsthetic Teas, World; with continue.
tions of "Adam and Eve, blush Life in Queens.
land" and instruments OF The Portrait OF a
Painter by HIMSELF and "The Pavilion on the
Links" and the usual amount OF poetry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
W. sw, I'M. an. sM. en-, / Y.


Twelve Inns OF Agate make one sr"are' ,,
Advertisements not under contract must be play
thu length of time desired hey viii DC continued m"
charged for until ordered out H.,
Business and professional cards thot eNcecuHs "'' ~"
=, o,a dollars per nnnum. over Ave lines, one dol
per line extra ,.,, s,r,o,,x IN
Transient advertising in all cases to be PAID strictly III
advance .,.ou,too,ror,s
RI Yearly advertisers disseminating their
,ef tn. expiration the contrac, will be charged he '
te. az above Extra charge will also be maze lot us'o
uon and other notices not connected WIN H'ef f'su'
business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line
~ In M ease will these terms be depal led from
~ The date ON the slip which the subscriber h''
:. nrated indicates time when the subscription
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER shouu We
careful To notice that date on the slip corresponds
date to which they have paid and at once monty the
era OF any discrepancy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
Euw.Ii's American Newspaper Directory.

We are indebted to Geo p Rowell N Co., the
well known advertising agents, for copy OF
their Newspaper Directory for 1850, just issued.
II is volume Of over 900 closely printed pages,
upon which the publishers have, in the last
twelve years, expended $l25, 574.7l. 1t gives the
name, location, publisher, circulation, etc, OF
every newspaper or periodical in the United
States and Canada, arranged in alphabetical or
der by states or provinces, so as TO be OF easy
reference, besides giving, in connection with
every newspaper, 4 statement Of the population,
advantages, lines Of communication, etc, OF
each town or city where located.
Few can have any conception OF the magni-
tude as well as dclcacy of such work. To deal
fairly with their patrons it was necessary that the
Rowclls should give an honest account Of the
newspapers Of the country, and set forth their
circulation, merits rs advertising mediums, etc,
Justly and impartially. 1t is generally conceded
that they have done so with an independence
and maulness above all praise. Their book
must be an indispensable handbook to all bust
ness men who have occasion to do extensive
advertising.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all kinds
of skin eruptions. The salve is guaranteed 10
give perfect satisfaction In every case or money
refunded. Price - cents per box. For sale by
Z. Y. Griggs, Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02

A Newark, N. j., jury the other day had to
find the difference between So and $500 anu
make decision thereupon. A bill was sent
to man of $500 for advertising IN a catch
penny paper called the Nusicat GIFT The ad.
vertlser disputed the bill and refused to pay,
hence the suit. He testified that his under
standing of contract which he signed was
that the advertisement would cost only IS, and
that he was to get 500 copies Of the paper. He
thought that good enough and signed The
paper man said that the contract was $40 for
every thousand papers he issued containing
the business card, and that $4,000 had been 80
printed, When he was about to sign the pa
per he remembered the solicitor had suddenly
called his attention to new fountain pen, and
he signed without looking at the terms. Five
dollars were of little moment anyhow, but five
hundred were another matter. Other witness
es testified that they had been fooled into the
thing in the same way, and the misunderstood.
ing of the terms was a general feature of the
Nusical GIFT business The jury decided that
the plaintiff had no case against the advertiser
for 1895 and released the latter from obllga-
ton to pay the other s..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02

o ,,,ties for doing all kinds Of job Work. In the VA
, s,ves o the art are not surpassed In this stctoh anu
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done IN ,
line give Il. call BY the Judcous ana hpersi use VI
prnter ink many mans fortune has been made ana inc
neli is still open. Try IT, ,,
orders nv mail promptly attended TO-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02

DISTRICT scmooLs.-We keep oil kinds OF books
used In the different District Schools In the coun.
ty, and sell at the lowest prices. Covers fur.
nished free. OsxAS & HAPEMAS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
cure YOU so speedily and permanently as to take
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR.

given with safety and the happies results to the most
infant 1t takes the place OF qunne and htters OF
every kind 1t is the cheapest purcst and best family med
iclne in the world.
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02

All kinds Of school supplies at Osman a
Hapeman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-10-02
MALARIAL
POISON.

The principal of nearly all sickness at this time OF
year has ts origin In disordered Liver which, If not
regulated in time great suffering wretchedness and death
Will ensue. A gentleman, writing from South America,
says; II have used your Simmons Liver Regulator with
good effect both prevention and for Maaral Fee
vers on the Isthmus OF Panama"
II you feel drowsy debtated have frequent headache,
mouth tastes badly poor appetite and coated you
suffering from torpid liver "biliousnes and nothing
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-03-10

The weather thus far this month has
been capricious, alternating been storm
and sunshine. We expect it to keep up its
lick TO the end Of the t~hirty-one days. In
the larger communities, festivals and feats
are features OF this month, and these occa-
sions are usually observed on q smaller
scale in places like Eureka. Passion
Week, with Maunday, Thursday and Good
Friday, Easter Sunday, and finally, the
three succeeding days Of the Easter festi-
val, affords variety enough in the way Of
special days, and give to the second half Of
March q peculiarly significant character.
Ecclcciastic and theatrical events, piety
and pleasure, fast and festival. grief and
gladness, are all crowded into 1t, and the
weather is likely to keep pace with the
vicissitudes OF human affairs. March is
like a youth who is half way between child
and man, with two voices, like orator
Puff. A heavy bass tone one minute, COM
ing with a suddenness which almost takes
away ones breath, and a delicate feminine
sound the next minute, are types OF the
qnick changes which occur in the sky in
March. Wheedling and bullying, cutting
and csressing, this most capricious of
months will land us fairly amid the smiles
and tears OF April, and spring will really
begin with Easter.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-03-10
Accident 70 Mr.. Harmon.

Mr.. J. C. Harmon, Of the Eureka plan
ing mill. me- with a serious accident yes
terday morning. The accident resulted
from the parting Of a small belt, which re-
volved around the main shaft at q terrible
speed. Mr.. Harmon was standing by, and
before he could get out Of the way, one OF
the detached endS Of the belt whipped
around, striking him several blows over the
head and face. deep wound was laid open
along his cheek Don't and down across the
mouth. His scalp was also badly bruised
and lacerated. The injuries are not neces-
sarily dangerous, though very painful. II
will be some time before the gentleman is
again able to be around. DR.. Bishop was
called and rendered the necessary surgical
aid.