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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04
BIG CANNON MAGNET.

The material used in this magnet consisted
of two great caAnons, each weighing over
twenty tons, eight miles of an old torpedo
boat cable and railroad iron. The guns were
placed side by side, the cable, consisting of
forty small insulated wires, was wound
around their muzzles and the breach OF the
guns connected by steel rails The armature
consisted of fifteen steel plates, each IL inch
thick and / inches wide, or 81 square inches
cross section. Maj. King thinks the armature
should have been twice as heavy. The cur
rent was supplied by 20 arc light Weston
dynamo.
The experiments were not completed, owing
to the lateness Of the season. Nevertheless
some remarkable results were attained. De-
spite the want of volume of the armature and
the fact that there was not wire enough to
comply with the requirement, in this respect,
of the theory, the power of the great magnet
was found to he enormous. The accompa-
nying illustration shows four fifteen inch
shells suspended in line from one of the guns.
The power required to remove the keeper
when the current was on was $4,000 pounds.
One holding piece of iron in his hand five
or six feet distant from the poles could feel
the magnetic effect. A neutral point was
1ound TO eXlSU seven ana One-nalI lncneS from
the face of the muzzle of each gun. Pieces
of wire were here projected outward, and
after reaching point some two feet from
the muzzle, were drawn back again. Watches
were stopped when their wearers approached
near the magnet.
Epicurean Paris has given to the world a
new and striking invention. 1t is a regular
electric railway for the dining room table,
which does away entirely with walters. The
invention, of which cut is here shown, is
very ingeniously constructed, and is said to
work admirably. The track is formed by
two pairs of parallel rails, which rest on
oaken bases. The two outer rails, on which
the eight wheels of the train run, are isolated
from each other ana connected with the in
ductor of the electric motor, while the two
inner cnes, on which small contact rolls
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04


and yet at the close neither party to the suit
could charge injustice. This trial, probably
the most remarkable in American history,
had judge who was equal in his line to the
noted ltigants in theirs.
Judge Nelson was born in Argyle, y. Y,
of Scotch-Irish ancestry. John Nelson came
from the north of Ireland, in 100, and one Of
his descendants, Samuel Nelson, was chief
justice Of the supreme court of New York
and associate justice of the supreme court Of
the United States. Joseph Nelson practiced
law in Oswego till 1874, when he removed to
New York city; IN lS4S he located in Brook
Ign, and in 1869 was elected Judge of the city
court on the Democratic ticket In 1877 he
was reelected, but retired in lss2, having
reached the age Of 20. He was very highly
esteemed and his portrait in oil now adorns
the city court room, contributed by the
lawyers of Brooklyn. For five years past he
had been very feeble, and finally died Of
mere exhaustion, aged IS, and without pain
or struggle He was man Of literary tastes,
a contributor to The Home Magazine Indie.
pendent and Albany Law Journal but to the
world he will long b best known for his able
conduct on the bench during the IL days Of
the Beecher trial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04
DEATH OF JUDGE NELSON.
He Presided Over the Famous Trial Of
Rev. Henry Ward Heecher.

The recent death of Judge Joseph Nelson
of the city court of Brooklyn, recalls to the
minds of lawyers and the reading public the
many important trials over which this gen
teman has presided; for, though not one OF
the noted lawyers of the world, it was his
fortune to be on the bench during some trials
that literally thrilled mankind. Important
trials affecting municipal affairs aud heavy
breach of promise suits, once of such interest
are almost forgotten: but the Beecher-Tltou
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04

trial of 1873, and
j I'D ge Nelson's
impartial conduct
of it, are still fresh
in public memory.
1t is a moderate
statement 10 say
that no judge in
American history
ever made SO many
prompt rulings on
SO many technical
points of evidence
in auy ono trial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04

20, 1894. He was
educated at coun-
try schools and
Jefferson academy,
New Orleans, en-
tering the United
States Military
academy at West
Point in 1851 and
being graduated
there in 1851. He
entered the Second
artillery as brevet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04


erty county and at
Darien, Ga. he en-
tered Amherst col
lege, Mass. After
two years there he
began active life
as a teacher at
Springfield, Mass.
Later he taught in
the high school at
Hartford, Conn,
and when "a years
old returned to
Georgia. For five
.,,, L.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04
PATRICK HUGHES NELL, o. o.

Death Of the Chancellor of the Georgia
state University.
The cause Of education, and the Baptist
church, have both suffered severe loss in the
death Of Rev. Patrick Hughes Nell, d. D.,
chancellor Of the Georgia State university and
for many years president of the Southern
Baptist association.
DR.. Nell was born in Walthourville, Lib
erty county, Ca, July 10, 1914. Having
studied for some wears in academies in Lib
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04

The Cinnamon in New York are said TO
send home over Sl50, 600 year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04
MANS SUBTLE AGENT.
ELECTRICITY AND THE NEW USES IT
is BEING PUT TO.

The Largest EIectro-M Magnet in the World
Made Out Of Old Cannon-An Electrical
Table Railway - Execution by Elec-
trtcity Is Now Proposed.
Undoubtedly the largest magnet ever con-
structed was one made recently at Willets
Point, ~ ", by Maj. w. r. King, OF the en-
gineer corps, United States army.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04
A BROKEN PR0VERB.
you CAN'T TEACH AN OiO DOG
NEW TRICKS"

A Writer Disproves tho Dictum-"Old
Dogs" Who Are Constantly Adding to
Their Stock OF Knowlcdge--The Behind
the-Times people,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04
HON. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.

Recently Named for Governor by the
Democrats of Louisiana.
Francis T. Nichols, who has recently been
nominated by the Democratic party of his
state for governor Of Louisiana, was born in
Donaldsyille Ascension parish La on Aug
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04

The cuts given show three forms of execu-
ton by electricity that have been proposed.
In all cases the dynamo is out of sight, and
the current is to be passed through the body
Of the laws victim, first passing through the
arms Of death chair, death cap or a death
collar.
Of the New York papers were content to give
their readers only few lines of the news Of
the hanging of Daniel Driscoll, the murderer
Of Beetle Clarity, who was executed the
other day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-04

glide, connect the the source of electricity--a
battery of twenty accumulators-with the
motor. The track is kept elevated over the
table by supports, at certain distances, and
the room thus gained is utilized to stow away
glasses, salt cellars and other articles of table
service The train consists OF platform
IS centimeters long and % centimeters wide.
The first truck carries the motor, while the
other is only added to give stability to the
whole. An ingenious system Of switches en-
ables the host to set the train going in any
direction desired, and an also instantane-
ously bring it to stan II. From the kitch-
en- or room where tb BOD is prepared for
the table, the train p IS through tunnel
into the dining room id upon the table, di-
viding at the end Of the latter into two sec
tons, which unite again at the other end,
thus obviating the necessity Of a curve, which
would be impracticable on so limited a sur
face The train halts before every guest until
he has helped himself.
The legislature of the state of New York is
struggling with the problem of doing away
with the present Objectionable features of ex-
ecutions and has hit upon electricity as the
most available agent to assist persons con-
demned to death out of this world. 1t is not
necessary to go into the details Of the inves-
LEGATIONS that have been made, or the reasons
that are advanced for change of some sort
from the hangmans rope.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
An EMPTY TITLE.

There is a very etrong probability
that the delegate who is elected to
congress from Montana this fall will
never take his seat In that body. The
assumption Ia based on the now very
probable fact of Montana's admission
as a state during the LETT session Of the
present congress and the facts are
these: The congress TO which the del
egate will be elected will not convene
until December, 1889, and II We are adj
mltted we shall before that time have
q general state election, at which rep
r~esentatlv,s 10 the lower house will be
elected by the people aud Of course
usurp the empty title that will be con-
ferred on the victor In the coming
election. IL will therefore be readily
seen that II admission IL granted the
delegate will find himself without a
constituency and n seat, the only
honor and emolument resulting being
the privilege Of writing Hon. before
his name, and possibly drawing pay
for a month or two. II is for this rea-
son that there is 20 much apathy
among the whilom leading aspirants
for this position; the meag re results
promised are no compensation for the
expense and labor Of the campaign
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

IL the estIIn ates that have been
m iGe THE expenditures Of the gov
eminent the item of about $4,000 o
wnich Secretary Fairchild Is To trans
fer to the sinking fund Is counted by
those congressman who are making
the estimates Of the surplus as an ex-
pendlture. This sum represents for
the most part the recent purchases of
bonds which We're made from the u
plus. There are differences Of opinion
among the merlbers OF the finance
committee as to the accuracy OF such a
computation. Mr.. Beck, for instance,
insists that this Si7, 900, 900 ought to be
cou nted as part Of the surplus,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

1T is believed that Cleveland's letter
Of acceptance, delayed beyond all pre-.
cedent, will be forthcoming the pres
ent week. The terms OF the original
document are reported greatly modi-
fed, there being. il is said. n marked
toning down Of the extreme free trade
views urged by Mr.. Carlisle from the
southern standpoint. With respect to
New York, no n Is better posted
than Lamont, and the private secr,-
tsry has for weels insisted that some.
thing must be done to stay the STAN 81
pede Of the working masses from de-
mocracy.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

and the possible shelving that defeat
would ensure and as a result we shall
probably witness the nomin ,tion on
both sides Of some fourth rate politi-
clan who IL content to close his public
career with the questionable endorse
ment OF a constituency who knnw he
will " be called upon 10 exercise
the function. Of the office to which
they elect him. The cracks OF the
stable are all in training for the big
event which 1t il expected will come
off next year, and have no intention OF
making a preliminary canter for a
doubtful purse.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
The Chinese In Honolulu.

The Chinese problem is coming to The
front in the Sandwich Islands as well rs
elsewhere. In Honolulu whole streets
are occupied by the Chinese. They work
at the laundry business in part and are
also walters and servants. Many small
shops in all the islands are run by Chi
nese. Almost all the poi is made by
them, and the white poi flag is seen
everywhere. Poi? Oh, the taro is a
vegetable, gray in color, and about the
size of our beet. Raw, it is unfit for
food, but baked it forms a large proper.
ton of the food of the islands. 1t is
cooked and pounded with iron mallets.
|. is then mixed with water until it as.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
AIphabet of Precious Stones.

Some one has got up an alphabet OF
precious stones as follows: Amethyst,
beryl, chrysoberyl. diamond, emerald,
teldspar, garnet, hyacinth. idocrase, ky
ante (more commonly cyanite. a blue
mineraD, lynx-sapphire, milk-opal, ma
trolite, opal, pyrope. quartz, ruby, sap
phire, topaz. uranite, vesuvianite IA
species Of garnet), water-sapphire, KAN
thite. zircon Ia Cingalese stcne.)-Ne"
York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

THE New York Free Trade club has
challenged the New York Protection
league to a debate on protection and
free trade, Henry George to represent
the free trade clubsnd Col. Ingersoll
the protection league. The debate
will probably take place in September
In New York City.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
sherin's sale.
Joseph Leighton
".
ThaEtar Il I.hahaF

To he sold at sheriG's sale, at the north door Of
The court house In Miles City. Montana. on the
ith day Of September, 1855. at 2 O'Clock p. m. Of
that day, all the right, title aud interest that the
above named defendant Chester Is. / sbcher has IN
and TO the following described property, situate,
lying and being n the County Of Custer and Ter
ritory Of Montana, to.wit: Lot (sl eight, In block
t3G thirty.two, lot III eleven, in blocE (I9) forty
nine Lots l9) and C2D nineteen and twenty in
block t6i) sixty-four. Lot % seven IN block tj9)
hity-nine, Lots % one ll two CD three and ()
four in block s~iAty.one CD Lots 20 four and t)
five In block (sl) eighty-One, described according
TO the plat and survey " said Miles CITY by the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company filed for
record In the office OF the Recorder Of Deeds IN
and for said Custer County, together with all the
buildings, improvements and appuTtenances
thortunto belonging or in any wise appertaining
TO said property described. THOs.H lRvlSE,
Sheriff.
Dated Aug. l4th, 1855.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
WINCHESTER p. r., Uuion Co, n c.
MONROE. y. C., Oct. %, 1857.
THE POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO.:

THE Porter DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co.:
Gentlemen.-Mr. VIM. s. Stephenson OF this
county, brought his son 10 town to-day 10 let us see
him. and TO show Us what CUTICURA REMEDIES
had done for him, This is the case referred to In
our letter 10 you some time ago To look at the
boy now, one would suppose that there had never
Teen anything the matter with hIm, seems to be
In perfect health. We nave written aud hereUiih
ilclose what his father has to say about the mat
ter, -wrote Il Just As he dictated
We are selling quite a quantity Of CrrIcURA
REMEDIES and hear nothing but praise for them
We regard the CurICrRA REMEDIES the best In the
market. and shall do all We can 10 promote their
sale, lOurs truly,
STEW ms 4 BRCNER,
Druggists and Pharmacists.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
A FRIGHTFFUL SKIN BlSEASE.
suferings Intense. Head Nearly raw
Body Covered with sores. Cured by the
CuticuTa Remedies.
MEssRs. STEVENS & Bruner. Monroe, \. c.

MEssRs. STEVENS & Bruner. Monroe, y. c..
Dear Sirs.-About two months ago, on your rec
Ommendation, / bought a bottle OF CUTIcrRA RI
SOLVENT. one box UTICUB, SALV and one cake
Of CCTiCuRA SOAR. for my ION, aged thirteen years,
who has been afflicted with eczema for a long
time, and ! am pleased to say that | believe the
remedies have cured him, His suferings were
intense, his heal being nearly raw. his ears being
gone except the g%risilc, and his body was covered
with sIres His condition was frightful to behold,
The sores have now disappeared. his skin is
healthy, eyes bright. chez riul in disposition, and
is working every day, Ny Deighbnrs are witnesses
10 this remarkable cure, and the doubling ones are
requested TO call or wrive me, or any Of NV neigh.
bors.
WI :. STEPHENSON.
WINCHESTER p. r., Union Co., n c.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
There are Two Distinguishing
Characteristics

Which, more than anything e@' have contributed to the phenomenal growth of The Chicago
Daily News, giving tia circulation larger than that Of all other Chicago dles combined 1t
seem strange tatth the frtP practical, combined application Of to such mmo sense principles in
journalism should have been left to paper sy to only twhe years old Andyttue tits that in this
fact lies the reals secret of the unparalleled success Of The Chicago Daily News. Briefly stated
these principles are:
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

Sold everywhere. Price. CrrIcuRA. Soc. SOAP,
&c; REsoLyEsT, 81, Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG y CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass.
HB-Send for"HOw TO Cure skin Diseases" g.
pages, 20 illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
WEAK, PAINFUL BACKS.

WrytnKidiey and Uterine Pains and Weak
WNJnesse., relieved in one minute by the
UN Cuticura Anti-Pain Plaster, the first
~" and only pain killing plaster. New, In.
Simultaneous. iHfallible. Is cents.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

alkhPLEs, black heads, red, rough, chApped and
IW oily skin prevent a by CCTIcURA SOAR.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
rHEoEFlcIAL PAPER OF CUSTER COUNTY

No bills against TIE YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL
PUBLISHING Co., contracted by any OF the employees
OF said paper OF others. will be recognized unless
accompanied by a written o-ler signed BY the pub
Usher or business manager,
The editor Of tbs ~iELLowsToNE JOURNAL
is lot responsible for any d the opin-
ons or utterances OF It's CORES 3Ondonts,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22

DIR. Liebig 4 Co. viii be m Helena, Mont,
Oct. 18th to the 3Ist, 1883, and will have
Offices In the Hotter Block. All residents
of Montana are cordially invited To call for
free consultation.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-22
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES, INCLUDING THE SOLID
SOUTH,
BEN HARRISON,
OF INDIANA.
For VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SAME,
LEVI 7. MORTON,
OF NEW YORK.
REPUBLICAN TERRITORIAL CoNyEN-
TION.

A Territorial Republican Convention will be
held at the city Of Helena on Monday, September
18th, 1883, al l. o'clock noon, for the purpose Of
nominating a candidate for Delegate 10 Co IS,
and the tran,artion Of such other business as in
the judgment o. the Convention appertains TO the
welfare Of the Republican party in Montana.
The several counties will be entitled 10 represent
alton as follows;
CarNTIFs. No. or DELEGATES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-01-05
Waynesboro Items.

/
Mrs. Elizabeth Finley breathed her last
on Friday, the 30th. Her sufferings were
! intense. but she bore them with patience
anu resignation. Her remains were buried
from Thinking Spring Church on the 1st
The services were conducted by the pas
Tor. Rev. John A. Preston. She leaves a
son-in AriZona-and two daughters to
mourn their loss.
Colds are quite prevalent in the neigh
horhood
The Waynesboro Creamery moves on
apace. In addition to the DELAYED process
OF extracting the cTeamnow in use there,
the proprietors. Messrs. Wright and
Grattan. are talking of introducing the
can system to accommodate those who
only keep,a few COWS. When this plan is
inaugurated they will collect the cream
from yonr door, paying for the cream that
viii make a pound of butter as much or
more than the country merchant pays af-
ter the butter is made. This Will be a
large saving to the good house wife. The
enterprise OF these gentlemen is worthy
OF every encouragement.
The schools of Waynesboro and vicinity
are in tlonrishing condition. In Mrs.
Winston's Home School for girls there are
upwards OF eighty pupils. The Fishburne
Male School Las over forty. The Parochial
School of the Old School I4utifrans, con-
Quoted by MIR. Scrolder. principal. and Mr.
Eowles as his assistant, deserves mention.
All these schools are ~, il conducted by
their several principals and their assis-
tans. AT another time we will have
something to say in regard to the Free
Schools. THOMAS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-01-05
Life suranca.

The Inter States Life Association comes
before the public at the end of it's second
year of business, with splendid state
ment. showing a record of which its man.
agement may justly feel proud, and which
will be read with interest by our citizens.
The statement will be found in full in an
other column. ana we ask its careful ex-
animation by our readers. 1t shows an
actual income Of $50, 79O.l0. The total
assets are $3S, 069.07. Invested during the
year SIS, $3.50 with total invested sum
of $50, 65S.lO secured by real estate. The
record of losses paid is a remarkable one,
taken in connection with the large amount
of insurance now on the books of the as.
ISOLATION. The losses for 1887 were only
$40, 900. This will be highly gratifying to
the membership of thesassociation. show
ing as it does. great care and fidelity in
taking risks and gives to the members the
assurance that their interests are In good
hands
The Increase in number of policies Is
S37, and the increase in the amount of in
surance is $l,33e,70O. The total now in
force is 81, 447, 100
This is exclusive of the Tontlne business
of the association, which would swell the
aggregate very largely.
This is good showing, and will com
mend the Inter States to the favorable
consideration of parties desiring good
solid Life Insurance. Its officers are well
known as insurance men of large expert
ence. and the published statement shows
that the management is conducted upon
sound business principles. and in the In
terests of its large and growing member.
ship. Read the statement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-01-05
Lagrange Items.
Reported for the vIRGIN1AN.

Reported for the VIRGTNlAN
The ladiesTof Stanton had a Christmas
tree at Mission Chapel last week for The
Sunday School. The children enjoyed
themselves. Nobody was sighted.
Mr.. VIM. Row ana Miss kittie Trayer,
OF this neighborhood, were marllsd last
Thursday night, In the Stanton u. B.
Church, by Rev. Mr.. Howe.
Mrs. Higgenbotham died at Plunketts-
vile last Saturday night, and was buried
on Sunday.
Mr.. Andrew Lindsey Is visiting rela.
tiyes in Rockbridge.
Mr.. VIM. Trayer. of Hinton is visiting
in this neighborhood
There will be prayer meeting at Mis-
sion Chapel on Friday night,
Jas. W. Bright is visiting friends at
Spring Hill. W. r. +.