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CAPITAL NOTES.
The House Passes IA Resolution to Ad-
Journ Sine Die June 3O-Interesting Crop
statistics.

The House Passes Hesoiutlon 10 Al
journ Sine Die June 3O-Interesting Crop
statistics.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE motion
for adjournment yesterday passed the
House without a dissenting vote. The
date fixed is June SO. Some opposition Is
expected in the Senate, but vigorous
effort will be made to secure their COM
pliance. The principal objection TO
an earlier adjournment than August
Is based on the very sensible
ground that, in addition to the appropria-
ton bills, there are other important meas
ures that should be- acted upon. There Is
the Electoral Count bill, the Shipping bill,
the Postal Telegraph bill, and the Inter
State Commerce bill, all of which ought to
be passed at this session. The argument
which the supporters of an early adj
iournment make in reply is, that
the consideration and passage OF
these measures would extend the
session until late IN September. By this
time the Presidential campaign will have
fairly begun and as the prominent members
of both Houses are expected to participate
they urge the necessity for session OF rest
before commencing the arduous work OF
speaking on the hustings. Colonel Morri-
son thinks the Senate will agree to the
Houses proposition, but should they ref use
that July 25 will he the date next fixed
upon
The increase in the area of spring wheat
appears to he nearly 900,0 900 acres, or nine
per cent. No part of the Pacific Coast is
included as spring wheat The largest in
crease is in Dakota, amounting to about
400, 600 acres. The condition Of spring
wheat averages l0l per cent Graiu
is1up to the standard in nearly every
district, and the condition of winter wheat
continues high and the average is 80 against
"a a month ago. 1t was rs in June of last
year and 80 at the same time in 1882. Since
the last report the Illinois average has de-
clined IL points, Ohio three and Kentucky
three. Indiana. Michigan, and some other
States show higher condition. The aver
age conditions Of the principal States are:
New York, So; Pennsylvania, 100; Nary
land, 90: Georgia, 80; Texas, IS; Ken
lucky, SO; Ohio, 80; Michigan, 81; In.
diana, 81; Illinois, 76; Missouri, 80.
The increase In the area Of oats Is four
per cent and the average condition %. 1t
was 16 last year and TO-! in June, 1882.
The averages are highest, as is usually the
case, In the States north Of the fortieth par
allel, and coming up to the standard in all
the Western States. The general average
OF rye has advanced from SO to 81.
The barley average has fallen from i0l
in May to 9S 1t was ~ last June, and 81 in
June, 1882. 1t is 81 in New York, 30 In
Pennsylvania, 101 in Wisconsin, 100 in
Minnesota, 81 In Iowa, 100 In Nebraska
and 30 in California. These States usually
produce four.fifths of the crop.
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Not o Case Of the ''Survlval Of the
FitteSt."

Istarted to write upon birds, yet have
strayed upon insects. But since | am
upon insects | may as well speak about
one or two other things which have in
terested me very much in this lower
stratum Of animal life. had always
known the dragon ny-or devils darn
ing-needle. as he is more generally
known-to be the hawk of the insect
tribe. and had rather encouraged him
aS a destroyer of mosquitoes. One day
| was sitting in the wood, and strange,
nondeScript creature passed rapidly by
me and alighted on the side of tree.
Ii had big yellow head and long
black tail, and it was altogether puz-
Zler. So ! went over To look AT il. and
found it To consist Of large yellow but
terfly and huge dragon fly. The latter
had caught the butterfly somewhere
and flown away with it, and | stood
there and watched him eat it, which he
altogether did. biting of and discarding
the wings, indeed, but leaving no YES
iige Of the body. took up stick and
mashed the dragon fly after his meal,
thinking IL an outrage and degree or
two worse than cannibalism that so
hideous and diabolical creature should
destroy and eat the beautiful butterfly.
Perhaps this dragon fly had perverted
taste, and hope this was the ease, for
| never saw another one fying at any
higher game than mosquitoes and
midges. l approve Of their warning
upon these. but that they should saf
butterflies appears to me species Of
vandalism. Cor. ". Y. Sun
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BLOODY WORK OF A MANIAC.
A Boy LabOring Under Religious Frenzy
Stays His Mother and Sister.


WHEELING, w. Va. June IA boy
named Andy Adams attended a series of
meetings held by the minister of Baptist
Church on North Creek near here, in the dis
trict schoOl-hOuse. He became deeply i'm
pressed and went insane, on the subject Of
religion The family consisted Of the boy,
a sister of eight years, and the mother, who
lived in a. sparsely settled neighborhood
..ho non. appearance of the family last Mon
day caused apprehension, and when
the neighbOrs called they found that
the mother and daughter were both
dead. The former had her head
mashed and the latters throat was cut from
ear to ear The boy was gu I'd crouched
in corner. In reply to gu, sti,ns he said
the Lord told HIM to offer his mother and
sister as q sacrifice, and would bring them
tO-life again. The mother was killed with
an AK, and the sisters throat was cut With
a butcher-knife The boy is in custody.
The religious meetings have been stopped
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Valuable Property for Sale.

desire 10 sell Immediately the following property
situate In the city of ottawa
Mol ATwostory Brick Building 25x6o f., with a
lstory iron clad xb0 In the rear The buildings
new This property il On Clinton street. one block d.
rectly west of court house: and bargain.
No My Residence, situated on Illinois Avenue.
the best residence street In Ottawa The ground
tans about of an acre. House has 10 rooms closets
bath and cellar artesian well and cistern water
good barn. coal and wood houses; abundance Of shade
and fruit trees all In hrsclass order Parties contem-
plating buying or building will find IL To their
to look AT this property Time will be given part II
desired. Inquire AT my residence OF DR. J. O. Harris.
mari GEORGE JEk Ii.
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MAYO d. WIDMER.

ITfOINfVs ~ II'f.
CTArE OF ILLINOIS, La SALE Co.'S.
- To all whom IL may concern, notice is hereby given
that the undersigned, Executor Of the last Will aud
testament of James W Eusris. deceased will on Mon.
day, the 10th day of June 1884, az nine o'clock In
the forenoon of said day NJ the County Court House in
said La Sale county apply the Probate Court of said
county for order 10 sell rs desperate claims the
claims owned by the estate OF said Samuel W Eustis,
deceased, against Milton A. Dewey, according to the
statute In such case made and provided.
SAMt FL. T.. EUSTIS,
Executor of the will Of Samuel w. Eustis, deceased.
NAV 81 1891
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lRgpl.
cHERIEE~S SALE m

SHER1F'F"S SA I.E.-By virtue OF an execu-
- ton on judgment confessed issued Of the clerk 8
office of the Circuit Court Of In sale county and state
Of Illinois, and to directed whereby am command
I'd to make the amount Of certain Judgment recently
obtained against james Griffin, IN favor Of Edwin X
Fay out Ot lands tcneens goods and chattels of said
James Griffin. have levied the following property,
10 wit: The west tftythree t Of the west half
~ of the southeast quarter u II section thirteen
(i3l, town thiry-two t5l, range ave 80 eest Of the
third 3d, principal meridian. AL uf the above de-
scibed property being situated in la Sale county and
state Of Illinois.
Therefore, according a. the said command. shall ex-
pose for sale, at public auction. all the right title and
interest Of the above named James Griffin In and to
the above described property saturday the 18th day
of June sS NJ O'Clock =. NJ al the north door of the
court House. in Ottawa.
Dated at Ottawa. H., this eth day Of June ID. 1884.
W. X. MII.LlGAN.
mayI-iw sheriff of II Sale County. ILL.,
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freight trains carrying passengers leave 0ttaws ss
follows For Earl 90 :. N, for Aurora, 1905 A.k.
for Strtator 5 IS =, y, SIS ?. ~, and 8. 10 Pm
Morning train makes close connection NJ Aurora for
~ points east and west
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars. C Il. & Q. Drawing
R,su cars, Horizons Reclining Chair Cars, and the q.
h. O. Palace Dining Cars, by this route All iAfOrlns
ton about Of fare sleeping accommodations
and time tables vii Do cheerfuy given by applying 70
PERClVAL LOWELL
General Passenger Agent, Chicago
THos. J. POTTER.
General Manager. Chicago. GEO (. ROE,
Agent At trtsvs.
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Read the testimony of one Of the
sufferers. David Little, Sum.
ner, Benner Co., Iowa, writes:

lam pas. u years Of age have had the Rheumatism
three years and eight months; lost one-third Of my
weight could not walk, but shuffied along on
crutches; could not sleep; nerves shattered. no
strength in my hands, wrists, knees or feet But
thanks be TO God for your great discovery Themed-
icine arrived Saturday night took dose Sunday
morning. felt it all over me, and keit ON with II.
Monday morning got up and dressed myself and
walked out into the kitchen without the aid OF crutch
or cane and wished them all happy New Year rest
well nights am ga;ning in strength, and once more
enjoy life. Wish could put ATHLoPHoEos In the
hands ofeyery sufferer from this terrible disease"
Hyou eannot estAfaloP noRoe Of year druggist
we VIII send t empress paid on receipt OF regular
price-one dollar par bottle. We prefer thatyou buy
it from your druggist, but II be hssnf n do not 30
tefs,iaded 70 try something eise but order % ocs
from o. - direeeaif ID 5lil1 ti1l1a i,iild
sAINloesptrs 70, IN WALL 81, ,sfu Io' YeM.
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1876 from becoming precedent for future
elections. Mr.. Hendricks added that only
rs an expression of the Indignation of the
people would he have regarded an election
TO the Vice. Presidency as an honor 70 be
snuuht
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Chicago, Alton & 81. Louis Railroad.

Lightning Express, Denver Express, and Kansas City
and ST Louis Express trains run daily; Express Man
and Joliet Accommodation run daily, except Sunday.
Kansas City and 81 Louis Express going south runs
through without change OF ears. Morning train to 81.
Louis has free chair cars, and evening train through
sleepers to 81. Louis and Springfield
JAY ". ADAMS.
Ticket Agent c. X A. Railroad.
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BASEBALL.

StAnding OF the Clubs In tho Vartous
Leagues mp to the Present Time.
The clubs OF the National Base Ball
League so far this season have made the
foiIS,xvinp racnrd.
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NOriCE.-EsrATE OF JENNIE LEE, DECEASED.
~ Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned. Ad
minstrator " the Estate of Jennie Lee late Of the
county of In Sale and state of Illinois. deceased, will
appear before the Probate Court Of said county the
third Monday lbeng the 2st day of July ISL at the
Probate Court Room, In Ottawa, In said county, when
and where all persons having claims demands against
said estate notified Ia attend aud present the same
In writing for nd ustment.
Dated this 9Th day of June \, y. 1884.
HUGH COLWFLI,
1un1-3w Administrator.
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In washing wooden dairy utensils
use first hot water, then cold, aid lastly
hot. See thai they are we'll dried
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IMPORTED
BROOD MARES
FOR SALE.

-Four very nne English Draft Brood Mares, imported
by me last wnter-thrce of which are three years old
coming t. and one three years old; when full grown
will wNyh about 1900 10 1860 lbs.
have resided in England W to the last year and have
had every opportunity FOR making choice selections
All DESTROYS Of buying choice stock invited
and see these animals before buying: Cores
pondencc solicited. FRED WEIGH,
I. o. Address: Brookned. III.
BOX 2I6 Marsees, La Sale Co, Ill. may3l-3mOt'
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Made Il ON Oil.

"And you made that suit Of clothes
out of itg'
That's exactly what did, replied
the thin man, proudly. "My wife's done
a little sewing now and then, and had
fifty dollars saved up. went to her
and explained how the market was.
Told her there was sure to be boom,
and that now was the chance of life
time. You know | have been going
pretty ragged lately"
The cold tea man nodded his knowl-
edge of the fact.
"Well, | demonstrated to her where
there was fortune in sight if only had
that fifty dollars She said I'd lose it,
but promised her | wouldn't; that I'd
only operate on the safe side, and on a
dead-sure thing. So she let me have the
money and | went down to the Ex-
change. Oil was then selling at Sl.l0.
knew it would go to $l.2O, because
had the pointers, you see. so | just
stepped out and bought this suit OF
clothes.
"Well?" said the cold-tea man. eX-
pectingly.
well what?'
why, where does your oil specula-
ton come in?'
Amt | got this suit of clothes:
Didn't make 'em on oil? Wasn't on
the safe side of the market? Amt
ahead Of il? What's the matter with
you?" and the thin man walked off with
dignity. - Pittsburgh Chronicie Ieie-
graph
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Ella Wheeler's marriage had its ro-
nance behind it. When the Army Of
the Cumberland held its reunion in
Milwaukee, Mr.. Robert NJ. Wilcox, q
Young manufacturer from Connecticut,
was present. He had read Miss Wheel
er's poetry and wished to see her. 1t
happened that she contributed poem
to the occasion and was pointed out to
Mr.. Wilcox. On his return home he
wrote to her. and, though she had
never met him. she liked his letter and
replied. A pleasant correspondence
followed. and soon meeting r. was
brought about Il proved . case OF
mupaal love 1t FIRST sight -Aarostee
Senttsei
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Mr. HENDRICKS VIEWS.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June l2.-Hon.
Thomas A. Hendricks, in an interview con-
corning Tilden's letter of declination, said
that the news was not a surprise to him,
for when he visited Tilden August last
that gentleman very firmly announced his
intention to remain perfectly out OF
politics. On a succeeding visit in April
last the same determination was ex-
pressed Mr. Hendricks thought there was
little doubt that the old ticket would have
been unanimously Nominated at Chicago, If
h had not been for the declinatiOn. He said
that the demand for it among the Derpoc-
racy vas almost universal. and greater
than any movement of the kind he had
ever seen in politics Personally he
felt no great disappointment; he did
not want tho Office Of VicePresident
eight years aga and did not want il
New, bot V 5she ~ -tickst bad pepaised
" 4sAeh h sbsetH& eS3epd PTS
dsc4son 70 Nat plscs . gen 66Sof Con-
-, ,s.s;a 80 80 .s,StIseri K v ~sS
Ass11ss~sHda ths ospag o. RaysKh
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Sewing Machines,

ALL KINDS
We will sell you first, lass Sewing Machine cheaper
than any this county, either for cash INSTALL
menta
OH and attachments on hand. All Machines fully
warranted. Call and sse
Ottawa, Jan. IL. 1874. F. d. SWEETSER & co.
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The games won and lost by the teams
he Union Association are as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-10-15

Governor Begole has devoted almost
his entire time TO official duties He has
endeavored to inform himself in regard
TO the management and wants of our
State Institutions, and for this purpose has
been frequent in attendance at meetings
of the State and local boards. The Grim
inal, the unfortunate and the dependant
have learned to look upon him rs one who
desired by every proper method to inn
prove their condition and bring them to
better manhood and womanhood.
Notwithstanding the slight local disaf-
fections, the causes for which lay on the
surface and were generally understood,
his denomination was substantially unau-
imous in both the Greenback and Demo
cratic conventions, and will no doubt be
ratified by triumphant reelection in
November next. The masses of the com.
mon people feel that to Josiah w. Bego.e
they can safely entrust their interests aud
those of the State.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18
The Gilman Call .

| The following letter was published in
Mondays Duluth Evening Herald, and
correEliy represents the condition Of af.
! fairs: =. #.IE
T Duluth, April 14-[l'o the Editor. l..
The recent call of the Gilman committee
for = District convention, ignoring as it
does the Kindred element, seems to be i'll
advised ant will, no doubt, weaken the
Nelson cause tiiroughout the District,
That the so.called Kindred element is
composed Of the younger and more lib.
eral wing Of the Republican party ell
will concedc. That they are able md
aggressive none who Witnessed the: Int
congressional campaign will deny. In
my own town every active, thin king and
independent man was an earnest support
er of Kindred and all are Kindred men
today while the Nelson support consist
ed Of the Scandinavian vote, so}id,-of
course-a few hard, selfish men and such
cattle rs they could drisesto the polls. Ii
is vain to hold over our heads the solid
Scandinavian vote. The cry ofregularity
and responsibility will not avail. The
men who raised the Kindred standard
two years ago will never be forced to
fight under the Gilman flag, held up as
it is by Minneapolis influence. What
we want is a man, not only pledged, but
actually allied to out interests. The
Nelson men would do we'll to take les
son from the electious in New York and
elsewhere before they make break that
will forever alleviate the so.called Kin
dred element.
LON MrRR1rr
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Duluth Times: AS self-respecting
men whose rights have been wrenched
from them: they can hardly do less than
make a struggle to maintain them. What
ever Kindred's personal feelings may be,
he owes it to his friends 10 lead in the
contest. He cannot afford to allow those
who voted for him to be tricked out Of
representation in their party, even if the
trickster be that willy, oily, subtle and
smiling intriguer, Lieut.. Gov. Gilman.
If we shall have two Republican candi.
date for congress in this district, it will
be owing to the outrageous conduct of
the committee in power They think it
glorious to have a giants strength and
think equally glorious to use it as such.
Herein they make mistake. Men will
not be trampled on even though defeated.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Long Prairie, Mimi, April 15.-Sher-
if Davis made a notable arrest here last
evening. Conrad Gratis, forgar who
skipped several months ago, was caught
while at home to visit his wife and
children. He had made some desperate
threats and defed the officers to arrest
him. Davis was assisted by two good
men and ironed and Jailed his victim
easily. Gratis was taken to Stearns
county this morning, where he had ne.
gotiatedfbis forged papers. to be tried.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Last sutunns in. 4 Wild melee 1t
Glendivs, when sIeryone in the. town
was drunk and disorderly, ofiicers in
clnded, |. young Engkshman, Clayton
Wiilicomb, stock raissr, was shot
and killed BY yolley from under 4
box car by three COW boys. The COW
boys. were captured. The grand jury
found m Indictment for carrying con-
cealed Hsapsnsand making threaten
ing demonstrations with them" One
Of them, Dave Coward, was fined 800,
another Horace Ressler. was acquit-
ted, and tina third IL. Volrerton, was5
aaso expected to SO free.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18
COnkling for Blaine.

Elmira, N. Y, April 15.-The Twenty.
seventh congressional district convention
held at Oneida today, elected, under the
strongest possible instructions for Blaine,
Chicago delegation including ex Sena.
tor Thos. c. Platt Now that Conkling
and Plat have thus publicly shown
their hand and virtually acknowledged
themselves TO De playing Blaine as a
trump card against Arthur, their game
will be closely and eagerly watched
There has developed suck unnistaksble
evidences Of the excellent organization
among the Republicans Of this section, as
was indicated upon the politi cal walls
in the handwritlngof Coakling and Plat,
weeks before tie latter acknowledged
the chirography. "Blaine" is the name
thew wrCte.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Minneapolis Journal: The .pur-
chased press which proftted so pleas
antly from the open pockets of Knute
Nelson and his friends during the
memorable campaign in the Fifth dis
trict, is now unanimously and indus
triously egging on Gilman ct al. to
make the fight over again the coming
fall. The yenal press disregards the
evident desire of the party in the
Fifth to inangurats . period of peace
and tranquility. IL.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

The Iroquois club of Chicago, COM
posed Of gentlemen prominent in the
Democratic party. gave their annual
banquet Tuesday evening. A lengthy
letter from Tilden Was read, and Sena-
tor Pendleton delivered a speech.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

/ Grant has announced that he has nc
aspirations to again he president of the
United States. He says he would not
stand in tho way of other people who
were seeking it and had earned it.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Henry Batto shot and it is thought
fatally wounded John Murray in Min.
neapolis few days ago. Murray as.
saulted Batto, who has been living with
the formers wife.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Ramsey county Republicans will at
tempt to defeat, tho nomination Of
Hon. Loren Fletcher for congress, but
they will not be successful, as he has
an almost unanimous support in all
parts Of the district excepting St. Paul.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

New York "stalwarts" are opposing
Arthur; evidently his policy as presi-
dent has not pleased either of the fac
tions of the Republican party in that
State
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Morrisen's bill Was taken up for con
sideration in the house of representa-
tives on Wednesday by vote of 140 tc
1873. Nelson was one of the few Re
publicans who voted with the free
trade Democrats.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Several threatening letters have re-
Gently been received by Queen Victo-
ria, and extraordinary precautionary
measures, aresataksn to protect her
while travelling.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

A dispatch from Eagle City, in the
Cnur d'Alene mountains, states that
remarkably rich gold deposits have re-
Gently been discovered.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-04-18

Seven Thousand people shouted
''yes" when in closing the session Of
Mormon conference John Taylor put
to . vote the question, ''shall We up
hold the doctrines. of orr church, in
Guiding polygamy stand by it and defy
the powers Of the nation 2"