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Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Ho FOR TIE CAMP MrETFNG,- Major
Spelman has instructed Mr.. MeDuttee,
the agent in this city, Of the n, Q. Pa
eitc, TO issue tickets for one fare, to go
and return, good from Aug. goth to the
10Th to attend the emp meetings ut
Biloxi or Pass Christian. Tickets to be
good for the return trip must be stamped
by the Secretary Of the camp meeting.
This is fine opportunity for those wish.
ing to ENJOY pleasant trip Mt n low
cost
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
eased'a Gilt Edge Tonic Regulates the

PHI. Mentz, Esq, well known 10 our
entire people, among whom be- was
reared igspendinga few days IN this
city. He looks the picture of good
health. We take pleasure in placing
him on the list Of distinguished arr.
yalsh
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

BRUTE. ON yesterday, John Henry,
II negro of gigantic proportions and
strength was brought before the Mayor
for beating hia wife and afterwards
whipping her with strap, In addition
ho struck down n poor cripple who had
intoriored, aud, as Henry brutally told
tho Mayor, II would have "stnmped'
him If he had had any fight in him
For these aCts Of brutality the Mayor
sentenced him to the full limit of his
power, twenty days Imprisonment $50
frs, % twenty days more Of mpriaon.
acnt,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

At tho meeting OF The Knights Of
PythiaH, on last Saturday night, Mr..
George W. Burgess, n charter member of
the Lodge, was fully initiated In the
mysteries Of the order. He stood the
trials like IL gallant knight and WINS
heartily congratulated therefor
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16
nAtos notar. Ia. Aag. le. lssl.


Hon l., Jastfemshi, Mayor Of Baton Rougei
DEAR siH-In accordance with In
Instructions received from you, visited,
IN company with our Chief Of Police,
that honse On Africa Street known m
"Bnzzords Roost' and found 1t occu.
pied by % souls. The house Is old and
dilapidatsd, and In case Of an epidemic
would DO q focus of infection. And even
now, when our city Ia IN q healthy con.
tption, would recommend ~ sanitary
measure that not more than fourteen
souls be permitted to occupy that build
ing aud 1t attachments. also visited
that building known as the Duncan
House" and found 1t occupied by seven
souls only 1t is In u filthy condition, and
| would recommend that some steps be
taken toward cleansing 1t,
Very Respectfully, step
l.. i. REYSAtp, NJ. D.
City Physician,
Upon receipt Of the above eomlnuni-
caton, the Mayor issued the necessary
orders to Administrators Ilillen to have
remedied the existing evils
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Among the many improvements no.
iicenbe around town IL the renovation
of the livery stable occupied by Mr.,
iauscy, on Third Street. The propri.
etor, Mr.. George Henderson ts having m
additional story built over the present
structure, for storing carriages. feed,
etc. This attraction viii mako lIausey's
stable u we'll appointed establishment,
ono that will be great convenience to
the public.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-08-16

Tho richest men in Baton Rouge, two
yearsago, were those who had no real
estate, aud consequently 30 taxes to
pay. Property was almost yaluclpss
aud could he bought for song, This
is all changed now, for we hear Of u
stiliening in prices all along the line.
In fact the value OF real cstate Is IN.
creosing every day, and before six
months have rolled by, we venture to
sny that ii viii bo quoted ut fancy pr.
GcS,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
One of Horace GreeIey's Schemes,


The lands comprising the once famous "Syl
vanlan Home" near Lackawaxen, Pa, found
ed as socialstic enterprise by Horace Gree
ley, are now ownerless having been offered
tor sale by the County Treasurer for accumu
lated taxes, but no purchaser could be found
When Mr. Greeley purchased the property il
comprised 1000 acres, and IN 1S43 he founded
the Home. About three hundred people lived
there. All property was held in common; a
commissary elected by the members provided
all the food, which was served three times a
day, at one large table. On Sundays the chap.
lain delivered a sermon, and twice a week
dances were held The proceeds of the labor
of the various artisans connected with the So
|ciety went into the treasury, and affairs were
progressing to Greeley's satisfaction, when ii
was decided to erect temple The ground
was selected, the foundation put in and the
corner stone LAID with imposing ceremonies,
Mr. Greeley himself delivering the address.
Bickering and jealousy arose among the
members, work ceased, the association went
to pieces, and Greeley was stuck tor 100000,
The property afterwards passed into the hands
of wealthy gentleman, the agents he en-
trusted it with fired the buildings, collected
the insurance money and fled the country.
Nearly fifty miles of splendldly constructed
stone walls, the work of the society, yet re-
man in place, forming the only remaining
sign of what was once town of nearly five
hundred inhabitants.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
Rapid Transit.

Uncle Moses owns several small shantie5 or
Galveston avenue, which he rents out but one
Of the tenants is rather slow in coming up
with the rent, SO old Nose had to make him a
pastoral visit. Just as he was coming from
the house, Old Nose met jim Webster.
'Jlm," said the old man, (which am de
fastest trabbeler you cher heerd tell about"
"Dey say dat de ray of light trabbles more
den 200 miles a second, but nebber timed
it myself" replied jim.
Oar man IN Galveston what cGn g,b de
ray ob ! gst fifty yards start and beat 1t wust
kind"
"G'way ole han. Lynn is ketchin' and |
haln't been vaccinated since de wah"
"IIit ain jess so as l tole yer. Gabe Snod
grass, what owes me four mumfS back rent
can outtrabble de light"
Did yer see him do it,"
II went to de front doah, and Jess as his
wife opened de front doah seed Gabe slide
out de back doah. Is Gabe at home y says /
He's done gone to Houston says che. Hit
am fifty miles to Houston, and he must hab
made dc trip while was a-lookin' at him slide
out de back doah. Jess fetch on yer ray Oh
light and eff 1t don't hab to hump hitself to
catch up wild Gabe Snodgrass when / comes
for dc back rent, den Is a fool-dat's all"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
An Aesthetic Wife.

Say, III tell you something if you won
blow IT. was the way one man sauted an
other on Twelfth street yesterday
"All right-go ahead"
lyon won't give 1t away until | say so?'
mot word"
We'll my wife has got to be an aesthetic
"No?"
"Sure's your born. l have suspected that
she was working that way tor some time past
but It's only within . day or two that | be
came positive"
'Wei!, that's wonderful Say how does she
act?"
"Languid-very languld. She lops around
drawls her words, writes sad poetry, and the
sight of an old ple.tin or banged,up chrome
entrances her. Congratulate me on my luck"
Il do DO. That is
"What?"
Don't build hopes too fast. Be sure you
are right then 90 ahead. labored for whole
year under the delusion that my wife was de-
veloping as an aesthetic, and when l came to
talk with her father he said she was more than
half idiot by nature. Go slOw--go slow. The
difference between an aesthetic and fool is so
mighty small that you can't afford to make u
mistake and be placed IN box"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
4 Wedding In Wyoming.

Camping near the town we secured oul
stock and then went In. Entering the lead
ing store, | introduced myself to Mr. Stiles
one Of the proprletors and the postmaster.
at is now halfpasttwo, and at three there's
TO be wedding down the street at Jonas Bur
toms. Old Jonas Is arough old coon we elect
ed Justice of the Peace about month ago
and, Is this will be his first attempt at mar
and 20 down with me-"
We went TO the old 'Squire's cabin. We
found him porting over large volume Of the
statutes of Wyoming, sweating like horse
and looking terribly anxious. After greeting
Us he SAID:
"Stiles, the burned galoots tibet got up these
yer laws hadn't gumptiOn enough to last 'em
over night. I've run through the blamed book
q half dozen times, an can't find dod blast
ed word about metermony, or how the hltchln'
process Is proceeded with. I've Just got ter
put the Clamps on this couple hit or miss, an
II don't yoke 'em up legal can't help it,
OH" said Stiles, Just do the best you can.
ny kind of q ceremony will do in this coun.
?, for people'll never question the legality OF
c thing. III post you as well as can"
Stiles then explained to HIM about how he
lould proceed and the old man finally
fought he could worry through IN tolerable
pc. Ere long the couple appeared, fol-
wed by crowd of the citizens Of the camp.
The candidates stood up before the Squire,
who began:
"Feller citizens, this var man an this var
roman have appeared before the court to be
hitched in the legal bands of wedlock. Hany
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

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 It's
truly wonderful merits, No cough or cold, nc
matter Of how long standing or how stubborn,
can resist its healing qualities. Asthma, Bron.
chitis, Hoarseness, Hay Fever, pain in the side
gering 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 getting of your druggist f. Y. Griggs, trial
bottle for ten cents, or regular size bottle for
81. For sale by +. Y. Griggs. 80
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

galoot In the mob knows of anything that
mout block the game eff TUX to q higher court
let HIM now toot his bazoo, or else keep his
Jaw to himself now and forevermore. All in
favor o. me percedin' as orthorized by law say
T."
Every body, said ~"
Contrary, no.
Nobody said no"
The notions carried unanimously, an the
court rules that thar hain't nuthin' to pervent
the tryin of the case. Grip yer fins"
The candidates joined hands. "Amos Pea
body, do you solcmnly swaar tibet yell freeze
to Mandy furever, an ever? Thet yell love
er, an pervlde fur 'er, an treat 'er squar On
white, accordin' to the rules an rules sot down
to govern sch cases in the laws o. the United
States, SO help yer God"
"Yaas sir; | do, sir"
THAT fixes your end o. the bargain Man.
dy Thomas, do you solemnly swasr that ye'll
hang on to Amos for all comm time, that
you'll nuss him in sickness an be squar to
HIM in wellness that yell always be to him a
good, true, honest, up,an'.uP wife under the
penalties prescribed by the laws for the pun
ishment of SIGH offences; do you swa'ar this,
SO help yer Cod"
II swa'ar will"
"Then by the power in me vested as Justice
o. the Peace, in an fur this precinct, | pro-
nounce you, Amos Peabody, husband an you,
Mandy Thomas, wife, and legaize We to re-.
main as SIGH now an furevermore, an veil
stand committed till the fees an costs in the
case be paid IN full, an may God have mercy
on your soul an bless this union with his
heftest blessin's."
The fees and costs were adjusted, and, after
receiving the congratulations of the assembly
the newly made husband and wife departed
for their cabin up the creek.-OH City Derrick
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
A Valuable Find.

Mr.. George Crumble, a suburban resldcn
of Cleveland, discovered that the water of hi.
well hal peculiar taste.
"This is undoubtedly sulphur water"
81 wouldn't be surprised" replied Mrs
Crumblc, "tor you know that father found d
sulphur we'll on his place once"
Nov, see here Mary, If you are going 10 eX
press al opinion, express sensible one. Dc
you suppose that, because your father found q
sulphur well on his place, all of his children
are likely to find sulphur wells Don't lie,
anybody hear you talk that way. They'd &C
away and say that I'd found "a sui hur well
simply because your father once found one"
al was just agreeing with you. But Uncle
James discovered a sulphur we'll and"
"That'll do, don't care anything about
your Uncle James, but believe that we have
genuine sulphur we'll"
He invited neighbors over, who, when they
drank, pronounced it pure sulphur. They
took bucketfuls home and declared that Crum
BILE would have one Of the finest summer re-
sorts IN the state.
This water gets stronger and stronger ev
cry day." remarked Crumble to o nelghbor
The vein must be very large. Why if II
keeps on improving, we can go down and dig
up the sulphur with q spade'
Crumble had several offers to sell, and, al
his house and lot he refused to take twice its
former value.
"She'S boiling with sulphur now" sad
Crumble, one day.
81 don't like it so strong" replied his wife.
mo, for you don't know what good water
You'd rather drink water without any
to it,
e went out to the well and came hack with
cher full OF the valuable fluid. Tepoured
on, 2 glassful, drank about half, gagged,
turn ed away and remarked:
shell be fine by week from now"
However, he went away and hired a man to
20 down and see if he could not scrape up
some of the sulphur.
"See any," yells Crumhle,
ooh, yes" answered the man.
Genuine is is it?'
"Ees--w.o-O k"
"What's the matter?"
BY this the time he arrived at the top and
threw out yellow dog and an old boot.
Crumblc turned away and heaved. His house
and lot can be bought at half prlce.-C!eCe-
ian3 LeadCT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

BY note in the Binghampton, N. Y, Repub
lican we observe that Senator f. G.. Halbert,
"a former resident of this city, who so gallant,
| ly led the stalwart hosts In the New York Sen
ate and kept them in line during the great
Conkling fight last spring, declines re-elec-
ton. The heartess slaughter of his friend
Conkhug no doubt sckened HIM Of politics.
BY the way the step'ladder tactics seem to
have been as fatal to poor Lo Sessions in Chau-
tauqua as they were to Plat in Albany; nor
did they avail against Conkling in Utica last
week. in spite of the additional incentive of
promises of custom house patronage, Conk-
ling coming off victorious and having himself
triumphantly elected delegate to the state
convention. To make matters worse, Senator
Lapham is frlsklng about among the stawarts,
and MeToo Plat sits at the head Of the state
committee. Brother Halbert should not allow
his disgust to overcome HIM too soon. De.
pend upon it, stalwartism is looking up, and
with Arthur in the presidential chair, who
shall set bounds to the ambition of "the old
guard?"
The Binghampton Republican accompanies
its notice of Senator Halbert's withdrawal with
the following complimentary remarks
Senator IIalbert retires to private life, though
for q season only, we trust, rich in honors,
though still young IN years. His official rec
ord IS without stain or a suspicion of stain.
No one has ever questioned even, the purity
of his life or the integrity of his motives. He
is one OF the few men who have passed through
the temptations of Albany life without the
out breath of suspicion upon his fame.
Broome county has reason to be proud OF the
man whom she had honored and who has hon
ored her in turn, by the fidelity of the Sena-
torial service and the purity OF his life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
Given Up by the Doctors.

Where doctors have failed to cure, and have
given their patients up to die, Electric Bitters
have often been used, and cure effected greatly
to the establishment of all. Diseases of the Stom,
ach, Liver, Kidneys and Urinary Organs are posi-.
lively cured by Electric Btters. They invariably
cure Constipation, Headache and all Bilious At
tacks. Try them, and be convinced that they
are the best medicine ever used. Sold by E. Y.
Griggs, at fifty cents bottle. (3)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
A Signal Victory,

The value of electricity as a remedial agent
has gained signal victory over prejudice. Thorn
as Eclectrc Oil stands foremost In this class OF
compounds. Testimonials from oil parts tell OF
the wondrous cures Of rheum atism, neuralgia,
hurts sores, etc, effected by its agency.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Carrie was SIX years old aud quite model
of pnprjety; but one day she shocked her
mother by doing something very much like
ordinary nG1ghty children.
why Carrie" exclaimed Mira. b., "how
could You do such thing?'
"Oth"r nttle girls do So" replied Carrie,
"But aat doesn', make it right, does it?'
asked Mrs B.
NO" answered Carrie with elaboration,
"but it makes 1t a good deal more comfable."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
Give Him q Rest.

When enfeebled by long suffering proceeding
from torpid liver, biliousness, indigestion, con-
stipation, or sick headache, take Burdock Blood
Bitters, which give rest to the weary and invig-
crate all the organs Of the body. Price, sl.O0,
trial size, 10 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
To Bachelors.

Only bachelors should belong to clubs. Her
cues gave up his club when he married Del
amira; but, when married, they should never fail
to lay in a supply OF Spring Blossom to cure in.
digestion. sick headache, lassitudc, etc. Price,
50 cents, trial bottles, 10 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01
BUDGET OF FUN.

Witness-"Bp, your Honor, only wish to
say" The court-"Silence, sir; no more of
your insolenee, or I'll fine you for contempt
sir Noh1,J can DC insolent here except the
court aud the gentIemanly attorney who Is
putting ne questions
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Tumors, cryspclas, mercurial diseases, scrof
ula, and general debility cured by DR.. Lindsey
Blood SearCher.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Sellers Liver Pills have been the standard rem
edy for malaria, liver complaint, costiveness, &c
for fifty years
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Says one, "Kendalrs SPAWN Cure is the be-
liniment for human flesh ever used" and tnol
sands have extolled it in similar terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Subscriptions received for all the principal
and periodicals in the United States
at Osman Y HapemAns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

| We thought we were too late until we saw the
advertisement Of Kendal's SPAWN Cure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Scarcely has the warm breath Of summer det
away, when coughs and colds, those avant cour
iers Of dangerous disease show themselves. DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup always cures them, and mos
quickly too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

CAUSE FOR GRATITUDE.-Uncle Nose met
Aunt Sally on Austin avenue. AS she wore q
dOwn,in,the.m expression, Uncle Moses
asked her:
What ails yer, Aunt Sally? Is yer worry
in bekase Marse Roberts am posed TO de IN
ion OBJ church and state, and ter President Gar
field amt gettIn' well?"
"Tain't dat ar"
WHAT am de truble, den?"
"De truble Am, Uncle Nose, wild my ole
man. He am Cettin' more crosser every day
has done my lebel bes', but he am gettin'
vusser snd wusser cherry day. Oars no chance
for him 10 prove enyhow"
Il knows yer ole man berry well, and ] say
yer has cause ter be thankful"
How so, Uncle Mose?"
"Bekase he can't get no wusser den he am
already. He am de very meanest Niger in
Austin"
And then Aunt Sally whacked old Nose over
the head with her umbrella.-Terds Sittings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

The town of Watseka, the county seat of
IrOquols county, has ore hundred and forty.
seven arteslan wells. No town in the state is
better watered or has better or purer water for
all purposes. Not over dozen years ago it
was difficult 10 get water for drinking and
cooking purposes. Now water of the best
quality Is running to waste at the rate of many
hundred thousands of gallons per day..
Ottawa has 40 artesian wells and new ones
are being sunk at the rate of about one a
month. A well costs 5000 and the water is of
the best quality.
The daily gazette., 1881-11-26

LNOR SALE.-A building lot on the q,
Il W. corner Of Stroud street and Rail-
road Avenue, near the locomotive house
OF the Wilmington a Western X. r.. 4
feet front ON on X. X. Avenue. and 81 feei
'front.' on Stroud street, West Wilmington,
Apply at this of1ice. PtL
The daily gazette., 1881-11-26
nR. ToDp,s FAMILY MEDICINES.

No. s, for Dyspepsia and Constipation
No. 10. for Diarfhosa Dysentery and ohol-
era Infantum No. Is, for BriEht's Dis
No. 10. for Coughs and Colds No. rs, 1oT
Coughs, bronchitis and Lung Difficulties;
No. %, for Asthma, Group and Whooping
Cough Nos. IS and ~, for Catarrh No.
45, for Hoarsene esq and Sore Throat Nos.
80 and 55 Diseases Of the Blood and SIX In;
Nos. Gu and 10, Chronic Inflammation ol
the Bowels, stomach. Kidneys, Bladder
Womb, etc. Nos. 10 and 10, Neuralgia
Bheumatlsm and Gout, No, 80, fol
Worms No. IS, Functional ID isease of the
Heart No. 10, for Nervous " eakness
No. %, Diseases OF the Ears No. 100, Pre-
| ventive of Smallpox, specific Nos. III
and ITO. Fever, Ague. all low types of Fe'
YER, MalRriai Diseases generally No. ll5
| 10 regulate the MensJt ual Discharge
| Amenorrh9a, Dysmenorrh1a, etc. No
Il l20. Inoontluence of Urine In Children
| No. l25. Diseases of the Urinary Organs
| Impotence, etc.
These Medicines are especially prepares
an d can be relied upon 10 cure The DIS
eases for which they are recommended
Price 60 cents and 81 per bottle. For sal,
by druggists and the Proprietor, DT
James Todd, room No. /, A liInond Build.
| ing, b. W. cor. 8th and Market streets
| entrance on Eighth street. Wilmington
Delaware.
Persons suffering from any chronic dis
eases W Ill do we'll to consult Dir. Todd
Treatment, including medicines, 81
Once hoHrs: Tuesdays and Fridays from
a. M. 10 \ p. M. and from To p. IN
ali other days except SUNDAY.