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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
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The Noble Red.

DENVER, Sept. S.-A chihuahua
special gives the latest Indian news:
A courier has just arrived at Gen. Be
guerra's headquarters with dispatches
bearing the following information
Three days ago two old squaws came
into Miller's camp at Casa Grande,
saying: ''Juh, Mana, Geronimo and
Chotto are in the vicinity, and are
anxious to treat for peace" Major
Onates, commanding the Mexican
troops, Immediately started with an
escort of twenty-five, and found the
Indians in force about fifteen miles
from Casa Grande. 1t was arranged
that he and four others should adj
vance, and that the four above named
chiefs should come forward with the
interpreter They held a pow WOW IN
full sight of both detachments. Juh
made the following proposition that
the Mexican government should give
the Indians a strip of about twenty
square leagues of land from Pedro
Verde to the Casa Grand river and
that the government furnish seed and
plant the ground for them
one year, at the end of which
they themselves would continue
to plant it and live peaceably upon it;
also that Mexican troops should be
withdrawn from that vicinity. There
are 200 warriors in the party, two
thirds being armed. Gen. Kigura
forwarded dispatches to Mexico and
is awaiting an answer. Major Onates
has one hundred and fifty men with
him at Casa Grande.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
ALUNATIC'S ATTEMPT
To Offer up a Sacrifice.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 8.-While the
public school near Williamson was in
session Abner Easan, a lunatic, broke
down the door, and armed with club,
entered. He believed he had been
doomed to eternal torment unless he
offered q sacrifice of 200 female chill
dren, and calculated on killing %
in the school room. He at once be
gan the attempt, and girls were felled
right and left by his club. He was
surrounded by the boys and their
teacher, and was only overpowered
after he had been knocked senseIess.
Some of the girls were painfully but
it is believed not fatally hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Chicago Smoke,

CHICAGO, Sept. In the effort to
Northwestern road was this morning
fined $3.50, on the evidence that five
Of its switching engines were seen
emitting dense clouds of smoke. The
crusade Of the city officials is particu-
larly directed against railway COM
panies and owners of steam tugs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
A READJUSTER OF THE SOCIAL
ECONOMY
Before the Labor Committee.


New YORK, Sept. 6.-The senate
committee heard John SwintOn's
views He favOrs a revival of the in
come tax, a national board of industry
empowered to collect labor statistics
and to enforce the eight hour laws,
more efficient boards of health, edu-
cation and public works, industrial
schools and colleges on the French
system with public memberships, and
the placing of the telegraphs and rail
roads under government control free
dom of patents, limitation in quantity
Of land ownership, public ownership
Of coal and metal mines and oil wells.
a national bureau of industry, and such
industrial schools as exist in Europe,
He urged that the crowding.Of people
SO thickly in tenement houses should
be prevented by law He thought
the Austrian system of running rail
roads was just the one we needed here.
He also would make the postoffice
serve the purpose of banks of deposit,
paying interest.
SwintOn said, as a rule the press
was unfavorable to the working peo-
pie. II am convinced of that my
SELF" said Senator Blair, ''since this
investigation has been in progress
and in my opinion such wilful mis-
representation should be criminally
punished. Swinton urged the com
mittee to do its utmost to suppress
billiOnaires and raise and educate the
lower classes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

ter, executor in the will, did not fol-
low out the instructions and
after her death Gabrielle NJ. Greedy,
the surviving daughter, brought
action against Col. Smith and chill
dren to have the estate sold as direct
ed by will. Only one bid was made.
Gabrielle Greeley bought for so, 900
the property, which, with buildings,
drainage and cultivation, cost Horace
Greeley over $4,000. 1t comprises
q acres. A few neighbors We're pres
ent prepared to purchase, but would
not bid against Miss Greeley. No
New York parties We're present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
A Mad JaiIOr,

RALEIGH, \. c., Sept. Sunday
morning three prisoners escaped from
the Mcdowell county jail. In escap
lug they rudely pushed Mrs. Finley,
the jailor's wife, aside, injuring her
slightly. The fugitives were captured
the same morning and returned to
jail. About ten o'clock repeated pistol
shots attracted the attention of the
citizens, who were surprised and in
dignant to find that the jailor, en-
ragged by the treatment of his wife and
infamed by liquor, shot one of the
prisoners as he stood in his cage
chained and handcuffed. Four pain
full wounds were inflicted, none fatal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Frank James Verdict.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. Public opinion
here on the verdict in the Frank
James trial this morning is somewhat
varied, while all concur that it is a
misfortune that the train robber was
acquitted. Many asserted that, &C
cordlng to the evidence and instruc-
tons of the court, it was
impossible for the jury to
have acted otherwise; others again
are outspoken in their convictions
that it will be impossible to convict
Frank James of the western Mis-
souri,, no matter what the evidence
might be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The SquabbIe Over That Delegate
ship.

HELENA, Montana. Sept. Hon.
Martin Maginnis to-day served notice
declining to hear the testimony in the
election contest instituted by Botkin.
He says the latter has failed to i'm
peach one single vote out of fifteen
hundred majority by which Magin-
mis- returned the answer that there is
nothing to meet. Il therefore submit
the case to the house on the evidence
taken by Botkin."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Montana Capitalists.

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. "A syndicate
Of capitalists, yesterday completed the
purchase of a large tract of land i'm
mediately surrounding the great Sho-
shone Falls of Snake river, Idaho
The falls are surrounded by some of
the grandest scenery in the world
The syndicate will build a mammouth
hotel and put steamers on the river
An endeavor will be made to make it
the Niagra of the west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Yellow Fever.

WASHINGTON, Sept. T. Surgeon
General Hamilton of the Marine Hos
pital service received tonight tele-
gram from DIR. Guttman, president of
the Pensacola board of health. stating
that yellow fever is increasing to an
alarming extent on the naval reserva-
ton at this place, and asking for more
men to strengthen and increase the
efficiency of the Gordon around the
reservation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
AsBad Dominic.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. Rev.
Thos. II. Oakley, general delivery
clerk in the postoflce, was arrested
to-day, charged with stealiHg from
prepaid parcels, the stamps, selling
them and pocketing the proceeds. He
waived examination before the United
States commissioner, and was bound
over for trial in sum of $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Ba Sc Ball Bulletin,

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8.-Baltimores,
5; Indianapolis, g.
CHICAGO, Sept. 8.-Chicagos, p;
Detroits, s.
BUFFALO, Sept. 6.-Clevelands, 1 +;
Butfalos, 10. Game called at the end
OF eighth inning on account of rain.
Boston, Sept. S.-Providence, s.;
Bostons, 4.
COLUMBUS, Sept. S.-Athletics, 2;
Columbus, f.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Frost in Wisconsin.

EAU CLAIRE, Sept. 8.-The first frost
of the season here last night utterly
ruined the sorghum and corn crops.
MENAsHA, Wis, Sept. 8.-A frost
visited this section last night, doing
serious damage to corn and other late
crops.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 6.-Dispatches
from Southern Wisconsin show a
light frost, but in the northern parts
of the state corn and sorghum are
seriously injured. High winds along
the lake shore prevented damage
here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

The PeriIS CT the Lake.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. "A Sheboy-
gan Mich special says: The schooner
Lottie Wolf ran ashore this morning
on Lighthouse point and has been ex-
posed to the easterly gale all day.
She is high on the rocks and the sea
is making a clean breach over her.
She was bound to this port light. She
must be badly damaged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Shot Him self.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. IA man
giving the name of Rudolph Schlegel,
was found in a field in east Cleveland,
this morning, bleeding from a wound
IN the left breast. He was taken to
the hospital where he said he left his
home in Chicago on account of
family troubles, and came here, wan
dering into the country last night
when he shot himself. He is likely
to die from loss of blood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Woe. Woe to Minnesota Corn Cror

MINNEAPOLIs, Sept. 8.-There is a
report from Steele county of a frost
last night which destroyed the entire
corn crop of that county with the ex-
ception of two fields. Tonight is
clear and will cause further damage.
ST. PAUL, Sept. S.-There was a
heavy frost last night in Minnesota,
Dakota and northern Wisconsin.
Reports indicate damage done to corn
in all parts Of this state, especially
near the Manitoba road and the Sioux
City division Of the st. Paul and
Omaha road. The acreage of corn is
comparatively small, however, not
being as much as was expected, so the
loss is not very severe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Texas Stage Robbery.

GALVESTON, Sept. 6.-The News.
Weatherford, special says: The
Jacksboro stage was robbed this even
ing, by two men; both young. Sew
eral registered letters were taken,
the driver relieved of a watch and a
small sum of money. A solitary
passenger lost one hundred and fifty
dollars and a good watch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Horace GreeIev's Farm Sold.

CHAPPAQUA, n. Y, Sept. S.-The
Horace Greedy farm was sold to-day
by Israel E. Haight, trustee, in pur-
suance of a decree of the supreme
court dated June 4, 1888. Horace
Greedy, by his will, directed the sale
and a division of the proceeds among
his children. Mrs. Smith, his daugh-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
WAS HINGTON.
From Pensacola.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.-The follow
ing telegram from the Postmaster
Humphreys of Pensacola was received
at the post office department.: A
malignant type Of disease exists in the
navy yard and is growing worse. The
board of health now decides that the
mail from that point must be taken
out of the sacks to be fumigated. -"
They are unwilling to assume the re
Sponsibility without instructions
from the department. The fol-
loving answer was returned:
THE department holds that the
regulations Of the boards of health le-
gally established shall be complied
with by all persons in any manner
connected with the department, unless
such regulations violate the United
States postal laws or regulations. It
is the desire eff the department to aid
rather than hinder the boards of
health in prosecuting their work"
BONDS REDEEMED.
Bonds redeemed to date under the
121st call, $13, 200, $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Fires and Casualties.
BROKE HIS LEG.

New YORK, Sept. S.-Ex-Governor
Joseph D. Biddle, of New Jersey, fell
this morning at the CORTLAND ferry
house and fractured his left leg. He
was removed to the hospital and had
his leg done up in splints and was
then taken home in an ambulance.
A disease has broken out among
hogs at Springfield, town of Jamaica,
l.. [. 1t is believed to be hog cholera.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Bay State Democracy.

BOsTON, Sept. 8.-The executive
committee Of the democratic state
committee received a letter from Hon
Sam1 w. Bowman, OF Pittsfeld, ac-
cepting the invitation to preside as
permanent chairman of the conven-
ton at Springfield on the goth inst.
Mr.. Bowman declares that he will not
be a candidate for lieutenant governor
this wear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Cotton Crop in Virginia.

PETERSBURG, Va, Sept. THE
first bale of new cotton raised in Nir-
ginia was received to-day, from Bruins
wick county. 1t was classed as mid
ding. 1t is estimated that not more
than two-thirds of a crop will be made,
in consequence of the drought.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Fires and Casualties.
AT TROY. Y. y.

TROY, n. Y, Sept. Fire. at
Round Lake this morning destroyed
the cottages of DR.. B. w. King, Rev.
J. E. King, Geo. West, Mrs. Arnes,
Rev. Washburn, r. E. Newton and
Joseph Lord. Contents mostly saved.
Insured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Ocean News,

NEW YORK, Sept. 8.-Arrived: The
Deruyter, from Antwerp.
QUEENSTOWN, Sept S.-Arrived:
The Celtic, from New York.
PLYMOUTH, Sept. 8.-Arrived: The
Leasing, from New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Rough Water on the Lakes.

MARQUETTE, Sept. "A heavy
northeaster is blowing and the barge
Sumatra is high and dry on the beach,
having dragged her anchors. The
tugs Morse and Maud S. lost over a
million feet of logs outside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Colored Convention.

ST. LOUIS, Sept 8.-A number of
colored citizens here have taken pre-
liminary steps looking to the appoint
ment of delegates to represent the
state at colored national convention
to be held at Louisville the oath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

MILWAUKEE, Sept. S.-A dispatch
from Milford, Jefferson county, Wis,
says n. S. Green & Sons mill was
destroyed by fire to-day, with 5000
bushels of wheat. Loss, $45, 600; in
Slrance, S35. 600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Indian Relics.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-Workmen in
the Forest Home cemetery near this
city to-day while excavatsng opened
pi. disclosing a lot of Indian relics
and among others a doll head, stone
scalpers used by the savages in place
of tomahawks, besides lot of arrow
heads and fints. In a mound were
discovered copper kettle and two
wooden ladies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
An AuthoreSs Killed.

HARTFORD, Sept. Mrs. Julia P.
Smith, the well-known novelist, was
killed at her summer residence, near
Hartford, this morning She was
out driving with her husband when
the horse ran away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
THE DEFAULTING TELLER.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Sept. IS. E.
Kennedy, the defaulting bookkeeper
Of the Commercial National bank, re
turned from Toronto Ont, this morn
ing. He stated to the bank officials
that $14, 600 covers the amount of his
shortage. The loss of the bank will
not exceed $4,000 as Kennedy's prop
erty will be sold to pay the defalca-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Norm onisn in Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIs, Sept. S.-Fourteen
Mormon priests, led by Parson Pal
mer, of Salt Lake City, have been
holding meetings in this city for the
purpose Of obtaining converts. They
have been PROSECUTING three months
in Minnesota and secured ten con
NertS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Fires and Casualties.
TWO GIRLS DROWNED.

New BRUNSWICK, n. j., Sept. g.
Carrie Waldemayer and Amelia
Weaver. aged Il and p, of Phila-
delphia, visiting here, drowned last
night They were strolling along
the beach, when Miss Waldemayer
slipped from the rocks and fell in the
water Miss Weaver tried to rescue
her The bodies were recovered this
morning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Base Ball Gam S.

Boston, Sept. 1-Bostons, Z; Phila-
delphia, 0.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-Clevelands, Z;
Chicagos, 81.
BROOKLYN, Sept. 1.-St. Louis, s;
Brooklyn, z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Educetion and Lab or.

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Several wit
nesses were examined by the senate
subcommittee on labor and education
to-day, but nothing of Importance was
elected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Gale on the Lakes.

CHICAGO, Sept. "A severe gale is
blowing from the north tonight and
the lakes are very rough. There are
fears of trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
The Base Ball Bulletin.

New YORK, Sept. New York,
16; Philadelphia, II.
PROVIDENCE, Sept. Providence,
s; Boston. 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
Crime.
ARRESTED FOR FRAUD.

New YORK, Sept. BAUER, a well
known wrestler, was arrested on a
charge of obtaining merchandise I'M
der false pretenses, and for having
assigned and disposed of his property
with the intent to defraud his credi-
tors. The complainant, Antonio Bor-
dill, says he furnished Bauer with
liquors valued at sos, which he was
never able to collect. The latter gave
bail and was released.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
A Bribed JurV

WASHINGTON, Sept. THE follow
ing dispatch is being sent from Wash
ington tonight: For some days it has
been whispered about this city that
sensation was in store for the public
in relation to the recent star route
trials. While many coniectures have
been INDUCED in, it has not been
definitely known until to-day what
the precise character of the probable
revelations were. 1t is now ascer-
tanned that the acquital of Stephen
a. Dorsey was secured
BY DIRECT BRIBERY
and wholesale corruption of the jury.
Whatever has been said of these
cases, it has been hitherto conceded
that the last jury was an honest
jury, and reached in an honest
way an honest verdict. AS time
elapsed, however, the jury has
not wholly escaped suspicion. There
is good authority now for the asser-
ton that the second jury was tam
pered with in an even more fragrant
and outrageous manner than was the
first. Evidence on this point has been
quietly gathered, and the chain woven
link by link until it is strong enough,
it is alleged, wherewith to hang the
guilty At least three of the jurors
are believed to be involved, and Dor
sey's money paid for their decision of
acquittal. In one particular case, it
it alleged the
GO-BETWERN WHO ACTED FOR DORSEY
approached the controlling spirit of
the jury bent on the Infamous GRAND.
The juror promptly rejected the adj
vances, and declared he could deal
with no middle man, but must nego-
tiate alone with the principal He
would have nothing to do with any
one except Dorsey himself. It is
stated that Dorsey was duly informed
of this determination on the part of
the juror, and though much against
his will,
SUBMITTED TO AN INTERVIEW.
The man that arranged that interview
is the man who has collected this evil
dence. Big money was demanded
and paid, and the controlling stock in
the star ronte jury thus secured.
The evidence of this wholesale pur-
chase is now being prepared and will
be laid before the grand jury on it's
next meeting This will not be until
the Sth of October. The amounts
paid each jurer are known. In some
cases the bride exceeded in amount
the fees paid the government officers.
which have been so freely criticised
as extravagant. This relation will
astonish a good many people and
illustrate how futile are the efforts of
the government to secure convictions
in such important cases in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
A STEAMER IN DISTRESS.

BosToN. Sept. Ga special from
Halifax, :. s., says: The steamer
Lamport, from Baltimore, for London
arrived here IN distress. One hun
dred and forty' cattle shipped by
Longham i Co., Boston, We're lost at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13

Many farmers have hogs sick with
the disease. Two of them lost $50
in one night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-09-13
THE PENSACOLA PLAGUE.

WASHINGTON, Sept Commodore
English last night telegraphed Lieu
tenant Commander WEIGH at Pensa-
cola that it would be impossible for
the marines camped near Pensacola to
be moved TO the north at present but
instructing him to move from the in
fected district if tie quarantine au-
thorities would permit it; and he au-
thorized him to inquire if the marines
would be allowed TO pass through the
Gulf states in case he decided to re
move them north. There has not been
a case of yellow fever among the ma
rlnes since they went into camp.
No new cases of fever since yes
terday, Among the naval force of
deaths in the hospital was Private
Penifan.
SEN. LOGAN'S SON.
A son OF Senator Logan, examined
with others August 2Sth for admission
to the West Point Military academy
as cadet at large, passed successful
examination.
PENSACOLA FROM ANOTHER SOURCE.
The surgeon general of the marine
hospital service received a dispatch
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-11-10
WHITE PINE NEWS
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1873


The latest from the Elections is that
Butler is badly beaten in Massachu-
setts-from 10000 to Is, 900. The New
York State Democratic ticket is elect
ed by 10, 1000, but both branches OF the
Legislature are Republican. Penn
sylvania and Connecticut have also
gone Republican by large 'majorities.
New Jersey and Maryland went DEM
ocratic, and Malone has met his
Waterloo In Virginia. The Fall cleo
items, which opened so auspiciously
for the Democracy in Ohio in October,
closed rather discouragingly for that
party Tuesday last. Ben. Butler and
Billy Malone are deadsst ducks in
the flock.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-11-10
Sensible old soldier.

Gen. Sherman having turned over
the command of the army, expects to
retire to his home in st. Louis in .
few days. The General gets hot when
jested with as to his candidacy for the
Presidency. To a friend, who asked
him If he would accept the nomina-
ton if he got it, he said : "Accept it!
No, not much. Don't you suppose l
know what it meant, il they nominate
me? The politicians don't care any
thing about me, and il they should
nominate me it would be only because
they thought they couldn't win with
anybody else. I've got too old TO be
made a catspaw by politicians. l have
ample provision for the rest of my
days, and I don't think I would sell
myself cut for that bauble."