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SHW80AT BT A MOSSER. PICK publican Bui Wing opposite the Court Houw TERMS: tuiulViiniie. II 60 100 pnlJ 1" mlvanee, por auoum 3 00 RATES FOR ADVERTISING. THE BOSS BURLESQUE. The Decatur 'lou-nship Farmers' Club in Council.

A Large, Enthusiastic and Ifarmo- niouMeeting-- Uncle Billy Young John Lindsay and farmer Coltrlit Elected Delegatei. VOL. VIII DECATUR ILL. THURSDAY, AUG. 6,1874.

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3 jt I'AKTICVLAR NOTICE. and advertisers nro sria- to linuJ In their favorsi-lf wlili secure Insertion--by ton o'clock, I i morning, at the furthest. i i nn mlvcrtlxoment In handed In, the 1 enabled to Hntl.ity our customer Magnet and Tribune is the "organ" of the is, if its own declarations are to be relied upon. But thU is the way It speaks of the class from which Ithopeeto win 1U bread and butter we quote from Its issue of this morning: "Hay-binders were oumeroue at the depot yesterday noon, but by the time all the trains had departed all were gone with the exception of one couple, who attracted the undivided attention of the 'bus and carriage runners. As soon as the couple from the country alighted at the depot they opened wide their eyes and mouth and "took in" everything before them.

Hearing the load talk of the runners they faced to the right and viewed them. These cheeky Individuals faced about In line and stared at the couple even harder than before. At this Juncture the pair opened their oyes still wider and the runners gave It up. All invitations for a ride up town were refused, they preferring to "foot it and read the signs." Zellar, at his meat market, on Ccrro Gordo street, keeps a full supply of the choicest cuts of all kinds of meat, and waits upon his customers promptly and in the politest manner. Contnur Xjlnlmont.

There la no pnla which the Centaur LlnlrWil will not relieve, no swelling It will not subdue, and no lameness which It will uot cure. Tula Is strong language, but It la true. It has produced more cures of rheumatism, neural- iftn. lock-Jnw, puNy, sprains, Dwellings, I'lilcvil-brvnstit, scalds, bums, salt-rheum, upon the human frame, and of xtniliiN, spuvln, galls, upon anl- nmlH In one than have all other remedies since the world be- uiui. It Is a counter-Irritant, an nil-heal- liu piiln rollover Cripples throwaway their orutchoi, the Inme walk, poisonous bites are ri'inln rml linrmleMiandthe won mledaro healed i ft scar, It Is no humbug, The wlpo Is published around each bottle.

It Is an no article ever before sold, and It iioi-nuso It does just what It pretends to Those who now suffer from rheuma- i swelling deserve to suffer If (hey will not use Centaur Liniment. More linn low certificates of remarkable cures, frozen limbs, chronlc-rheuma- timi, gout, running tumors, have been ri'wlvoil. We will semi circular i 'grllflcaten, roolpe, gratis, to any one rp'iui'itlntj thorn. One bottle of the yellow wrappT Centaur Mnlment worth one hundriHl dollars for spavined or sweenled 1 and mules, or for screw-worm In stock-owners--this liniment IB wr'ii your attention. No family should be i mi centaur Unlmeut.

Bold by all Pruiiuuti. cants per bottle; large bottles I II. 4 Urocwlwny, New York- From Tuesday's Dally. Git AND LARCENY. Two Liffht Fingered "Alecks" are Guilty of it, and get the "Grand Bounce." The residence of Mr.

W. H. Puleston, la Mllam township, 18 miles southeast of the city, was forcibly entered yeeUrday during the absence of himself and family. TWO BROTHEBS by the name of Leo and Wily Davis, who live In the neighborhood, were seen In suspicious proximity to the house about lie. They had been absent on a tour to Peoria, where they claimed to have been engaged at work in a coal mine, and were just tramping back to the paternal roof, dusty and hungry.

They had a bundle with them. About 3 p. m. the two called at a house some distance further on the From Wednesday's Daily. THE TRIAL OFJNO.

STIREf, FOB TBBEATMNING THE LIFE OF JACOB LICBTEN- BEKGEB. Tie case of vS. John BUres, in which the defendant was charged with having threatened the life of Jacob Lich- tenbdrger, came up this morning before Justice Goodman. Emanuel Rhodes appeared for the affiant and Bon A. B.

Bunn for the defendant. A previous trial bad been set for the 25th of July, but Mr. Lichtenberger failing to appear the case was dismissed at nis cost, which amounted to about $30. Mr. Rhodes, in behalf of the complaining witness, stated that Stires had threatened Lichtenberner's life, and demanded that he be bound over in a sufficient sum to keep the peace.

Mr. Bunn arose and related the circumstances which gave rise to the suit. Mr Stires returning home at a late hour one night had discovered Mr. Lichtenberger in his wife's chamber. THE AFFIANT being placed upon the stand denied al charges of improper intimacy with Mrs Stires.

He was maudlin drunk, and gave his testimony in an imbecile manner, shaking his nerveless hand in a sort of palsied manner. He was once one of the leading farmers in Long Creek, and Is still a man of considerable wealth. About two weeks since Stires entered suit against him for $10,000 damages for the alleged seduction of his wife. Lichtenberger testified that Stirea had run into the road on one occasion and threatened him with a drawn knife. Mr.

Bunn inquired if he (Lichtenberger) was not more afraid of the impending suit than of the knife, and if that was not the reason he had caused Stires to be arrested, with the hope of having him convicted and cast into jail, he being a poor man, and thus preventing his appearance in court. lered his wife to light a lamp. She complied very reluctantly, permitting the matches to extinguish a number of times. 3e accused Lichtenbejger of improper intimacy with his wife. Both strenuously denied the charge.

Lichtenberger displayed his Unife when an adjoining room and obtained a hatchet. He then marched him down the road, when Lichtenberger confessed that he had a horse hitched down in the brush. Stires gave a detailed statement of the whole particulars, most of them too disgusting for print. Stires related an account of the fight between himself and Lichtenberger which ensued afterward He said he bad ap preached him on a public road when an altercation took place which led to blows. He warned Lichtenberger never to come on his premises The case was argued by Emanuel Rhodes, for the prosecution, and by Hon.

A. B. Bunn for defendant, The Court held Mr. Stires to bail In the sum of $300. From Tuesday's Daily SLEEPING -WAKING.

A True Story that has Us Moral. CiiMtnHiv more for i It tllo (ill article In ex- i.tor.r., which IH certain to assimilate the (oo l. rouulnto the bowels, euro wlnd-oolle ntul pnxltice natural sleep. It contains net- liwr mlnnr.tU morphine or alcohol, and Is tn tako, Children need not ory and lumbers nmy rest. o-tober l-rn--wly.

LOCAL JOTTINGS. road to obtain a drink. In addition to their bundle they then had two carpet FINE-IIAIHED YOUNQ OABPKT-BAQOBBS also stopped at the house of the next farmer, a short distance beyond, and refreshed themselves with some more of the aqueous Quid. They were then observed to be without any baggage whatever. As soon as Information wu received of the theft, suspicion immediately fastened on them, and a search was instituted between the two houses, which resulted in the discovery of the stolen carpet-bags and tbelr contents, which consisted of a suit of clothes, a broad-cloth coat, a gold pencil- holder, jewelry, etc.

About seventy-five Men joined in a grand party to hunt down the miserable thieves. They were captured by John Carlyle and Samuel Ekis, in the vicinity of their fatb cr's house, and OONFIS8ED TUB OBIME. The Uavlses were just over the line In Houltrie county, but the ibrewd grangers pretended to have a warrant, ftnd took them forcibly over into Mac-cm county, where that necessary document was procured and the felons taken before Justice D. 3. Freeland, who bound them over to Lyon Is the happiest man In town.

A ten pound girl explains all. Waiters' residence, corner of Church and North streets, Is being remodeled and Improved. Iron fence in front of Dr. W. A.

Barnes' residence is being repainted. Lon Brockway It executing the job. business over the several lines of railroads leading to the city is simply Immense. Both offices have all they can do In transporting goods to and from the do pot. I.

Eddy Brown, who graduated wli year year from the Normal School, nu been appointed principal of the High School at Decatur, at a neat salary for his Hrstjcar or l.O'O. Mr. Brown is a fine scholar and an honorable Christian gentleman, MK! we rejoice In his iHwmington Pantograph. high school and the second ward school aro to be kalsomlned throughout all tho roomj. The contract was awarded Messrs.

Boyde Brockway, ho are now engaged at work in tho former bidg were respectively $250, $226 and The Iftttur bid was that of the nrm now executing the job, ant Is at the rate of Aia cents per yard, or one-half the customary price. The work will be fln- Uliea in about days. It is being per- (ormoJ in the highest style of the art. watermelon crop is ripening, and our market is being quite liberally sup with tho earlier varieties. Our ad vice to those who have a weakness for the known as the watermelon, be sure they are ripe, then go ahead, mlndln) your own business and allowing the melon family the same privilege.

This rule stncUjr adhered to, will prevent the expense of a burial, and save your most Intimate friends and relative! the loss of time necessarily consumed by attending funeral obsequies. appear at this term of the circuit were unable to give bonds, and so were brought to this city last night over S. M. Railway and committed to the county jail. A silver watch of Swiss manufacture wu found in tbelr possession, which they claimed if have received in compensation for digging a well.

This story has a transparent texture, which anything so thin as water cannot satisfactorily explain. If any person on the bigb-road between this cUy and Peoria Is lamenting the of a watch, he should send for a description of thls-pne. Lee and Wiley Davis are two boyish looking fellows, aged respectively 83 and 25 years. From Wednesday's Daily. Special Jurors.

This morning Judge Smith Issued a venire for calling wo hundred men to be present at the circuit court forthwith. The reason for this UJe difficulty which it Is anticipated will attend the making up of a Jury for the trial of'Patrick Casey, the supposition being that a large proportion of persons In the courtly, eligible to serve as Jurors, have formed and expressed an opinion about the case. It is not probable that a jury will be obtained to-day. Teachers' teachers' Institute to bo holdeu in the High School building injhls city, and to commence on the 17th promises to be fully attended. Prof.

Gastman hat already received letters from persons in other countrei; indicating their purpose to attend, and it is to be presumed that no teacher in this county will fall to avail him or herself ol the advantages of the Institute. Mr. Jacob Spangler testified that Stires arrived at his house on the night of the 25th of June, with Lichtenberger in custody. It was bright moonlight. He related to him the story of his wrongs.

Lichtenberger Interrupted, denying the statements. Stires told the prisoner if he contradicted him he would strike him with a hatchet. This completely cowed Lichtenberger. A Mr. Walters testified that Stirea had told him of Llchtenberger's conduct, and aald that he had whipped him the other day, and the next time they met would KILL HIM." William Fry testified that there had been little racket at Stires' house on the 3d of July; that Stires struck bis wife, and swore that he would have the best heart's blood of either her, Lichtenberger or himself.

A man by the name of Tuffel testified that he met Stires on the road on the night of the scandal in charge of the affiant, with a hatchet in his hand. He said there would be murder done. He asked Lichtenberger bow he happened to be Stires' house, to which that worthy answered that be "didn't think Stirefl would be at home." About 4 o'clock the preceding evening Lichtenberger bad asked him if Stires would be at home that night. He repeated the question, and inquired if he knew To to Scibird's for photographs, and all other popular styles and kinds of pictures. Stires had filed a judgment against him.

When on the witness stand Lichtenberger stated that this was the business on which he visited the defendant's bouse. Another gentleman by the name of Tuf- fel, testified that in the fight between Stires and Lichtenberger, which occurred not long since, the former executed the active sparring, while the latter adhered to the Quaker policy of non-resistance. John B. Lichtenberger, a brother of the affiant, was examined for the defence. His testimony was unimportant.

Mr. William Rucker, an aged gentleman, gray with years, stated that Stires came to his house with Lichtenberger in charge and wanted a warrant--he was an acting justice of the peace. He told him that he was unacquainted with the modern statutes, but knew what the old Mosaic law was. Two other witnesses, Armstrong and McMahon by name, related some unimportant evidence. JOHN STIRES, the defendant, was the last witness examined.

He was returning from the harvest field about 11 o'clock. He stopped and talked with some neighbors on the reaching his residence his wife rushed to the door in a startled manner. She Inquired why he had returned so wae expecting to be absent all night. Just then he saw a man glide out of the back door. He pursued, and catchine sight of the person Just as he was scaling tho fence, shouted with an oath, "Stop! I want to see who you are!" The man did so, and faltered some excuse, when be discovered him to be Jacob Lichtenberger.

His wife came out and wished him to let Lichtenberger go. This he refused to do, and conducted him into the house. He or- Persons who, either for business or pleasure, tramp around town much after dark, cannot have failed to notice the debating club which holds its discussions each evening on the sidewalk in front of the St. Nicholas Hotel. The club embraces among its members some of the champion talkers of the city, and its discussions--always interesting and instructive--are frequently protracted to a late hour But it is not of the members that we would speak on this occasion, nor yet of their learned disquisitions upon great scientific and moral subjects.

We merely put a fresh nib to our faithful pencil this time for the purpose of telling of the singular circumstance which interrupted the gravity and solemnity of the meeting laat night. The club was engaged in diacuas- ing some abstruse question of ethics, and all present were wrapped in silence, save only the eloquent and learned orator who was enlightening the eager listeners with his profound observations upon the question under discussion. la the midst of a sentence, however, a horse clashed up to the curb and planted his fore hoofs upon the toes of the speaker, cutting short his flow of eloquence and bringing a pious exclamation to his lips. The auditors sprang to their feet, and beheld a pawing steed, hitched to a top buggy, in which, sat a man and woman, both fast aaleep, and each leaning upon the other for support. They were waked from their nap and helped out of the buggy--the man sinking to the walk like a wet towel, and the woman muttering some maudlin expression which gave evidence of the evil effects that sometimes arise from smelling the breath of an inebriated man.

He was a "bummer" and she a "soiled dove," and though he was past the pokit where exertion is possible, she, as soon as she realized the situation, took the middle of the street and wended her way towards "the mansion on the hill." The moral of this "ower true tale" need not be written--each reader can apply the lesson for himself, but we would not advise any one to "pot yourself in his place," or her's either. From Monday's Dally. DEATH OF DR. LUKEN8. The funeral yesterday.

Toe funeral services of Dr. Edward Lukens took place yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the Presbyterian Church, Kev. F. N. Ewing ofliciating.

Dr. Lukens was a native of Montgomery and came to this city about 1861, and has been engaged in the practice of dentistry up to about one year ago, when his health failed and he was obliged to retire from business. The past year he spent in using raeana to recuperate and re-establish his health. In the early spring he went to Philadelphia, with the hope that he would there find medical skill adequate to cope with his disease, but in this he was disappointed, and about two weeks ago returned to this county and at once repaired to his mother's residence in the vicinity of Maroa, where he rapidly failed until Saturday last, when he died, aged about thirty-nine years. He leaves a widow, mother, and several brothers and sisters.

On the occasion of his funeral the church was well filled with his numerous acquaintances and friends, and the services were deeply solemn and impressive. The discourse was from the words in Job, I a man die shall he live again from which an interesting sermon was preached, bearing upon the question of immortality. At the conclusion of the services at the the church the body was taken to Greenwood Cemetery for interment, whither it was followed by a procession. From Monday's Dally. Funeral Obsequies of Mr.

John to announcement in our columns on Saturday, the funeral services of Mr. John Chenoweth took place yesterday. The attendance wa3 very large--not less than forty carriages forming the funeral procession. At about one o'clock a large number, of the members of the 0. U.

A. of which the deceased was a member, proceeded to the residence of the deceased, and took the remains in charge, and proceeded to what is known as the Salem Church, where the funeral services were held. An interesting discourse was preached by Rev. Samuel Vaugn, from Job, At the conclusion of the services at the church the re mains were taken to the cemetery, where they, were buried according to the rites and ceremonies of the order. The deceased was a native of Ohio, and came to this county in 13H, having resided here since that time.

The respect in which he was held by his fellow citizens was fully attested by the large attendance at his funeral yesterday. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. Grand Coon Tuesday night last some of our Decatur boys took it into their head) to have a grand coon hunt. Pursuant to this resolution they equipped themselves with the necessary deadly weapons and proceeded to the residence of Mr. William Brewer, for the purpose of enlisting the services of that dignitary and his pack of excellent hunting dogs.

Thus organized and equipped, the party made its way to the vicinity of Cow Ford, where they arrived soon after moon- up, and stationed themselves in proper positions. It was but a short time before seven of the animals were "up a tree," and the trusty muskets of the besieging party were brought to bear upon the result of the charge tour noble coons lay bleeding at the feet of the vic- orlous marksmen, the other three making good their escape. The party consisted of Wm. Brewer, W. H.

Strong, Smallwood, Alexander, John Jack and Sherry Johns. Blue conversation with farmers from Blue Mound township our reporter learns that up no the late raina vegetation was feeling the effect of drought quite seriously in that region, but the copious rains of week before last set everything right. The corn, which bad begun to cuil from the effects of drought, is now looking green and rigorous. The farmers are very busy preparing their ground for fall sowing, and the good crop of winter wheat that has been gathered this year will have the effect to induce the sowing of a wider breadth than last year. Jennie A.

Leforgee was born in Fleming county, August 1st, 1332. She was baptised in infancy in the New Hope churcb, under whose influence she was reared, and with which she connected herself in the fall of 18C9 She lead a consistent Christian life, and after it became evident that her end was approaching, she spoke of her departure with great composure. She came to this city with her parents, and remained with them until the time of her death, which took place on Friday last. Her tuneral obsequies took place at the Presbyterian churcb on Saturday, August 1st, Rev. F.

N. Ewing officiating, and were largely attended by her friends and acquaintances. A CARD ROM JAMES CAR- MICBAEL. EDITORS REPUBLICAN reply to the statement in yesterday's paper concerning Mr. Babcock's tools that were found in my tool chest, and in justice to myself, 1 will say that Mr.

Babcock has at this time in his possession, one of my tools that is worth more than twice as much as those of his and Mr. Seal's found in my chest. Mr. Beal has at this time in his possession of my 'tools, Jthe lvalue of his and Babcock's found in my tool chest. We obtained each other's tools iu exactly the same way.

I think it ia cruel and unjust of Mr. Babcock to search for and take those tools in the way he did without making an explanation By the way, all will be explained to the public in court Very Respectfully, JlMMIE CABMIOtlAEL. Decatur, 111., Aug. 4th, '74-. mt -Material Saturcay was shipped from this point a portion 01 the material and machinery for the new mill in process of construction by Hargis Itnboden at Wichita, Kansas.

The Union Iron Works of this city furnish th engine and machinery, and the Centra Boiler Works the boiler The building is of stone, and is now nearly completed- The managing and active members of tne firm, Messrs. Hargb Jt Inaboden, areinen whom we are sorry to lose froa Qr midst, and they will be a most valuable acquisition to the youag and gro to which they have gone. It having been announced that the Decatur Township Farmers' Club would hold another meeting public excitement culminated in AS ATTENDANCE OF SEVEX, including Mr. CantraM, Uncle Billy Young, and those eminen'. agriculturists, John Lindsay and Farmer "Zichariah" Coltrin.

The following gentlemen, attracted by the unusual brilliancy of the occasion, were present as spectators: Messrs. Brlgham Young, Al. Summers and a reporter of the RBPUBLIOAK. The evening was an auspicious one, and the immense mustering of the clans afforded an impressive and awe-inspiring sight. The bald head of the venerable William Young was conspicuous amid the large multitude.

Apart from the throng sat Farmer Coltrin and John Lindsay, with their stogy boots cocked up on the table. They were engaged in a good, old- fashioned conversation about the Lindsay had just finished a very interesting disquisition on bis favorite method ot sub-soiling early hoop-poles, and Farmer Coltrin was in the midst of an enthusiastic description of a PRIZE PUMPKIN, when the gavel of the President fell, and breathless silence reigned throughout the audience. It was eagerly expected that Uncle- Billy Young would make a speech expressing his unconcealed pleasure at the immense enthusiasm and gratifying attendance- He was too overwhelmed by the magnificence and grandeur of the scene, and 8MILISO BLASDLT THROUGH BIS GOOOLB3, preserved the eloquence of silence. A number of prominent members of the club were unavoidably detained at home on their farms. It much regretted that they were not present to lend eclat to the occasion.

The absence of Farmer Cony Johns was deemed excusable, that enthusiastic granger having been compelled to go tc the house of a neighbor, two miles and a half distant, to grind his scythe. Fanner S. S. Jack, the secretary of the association was busy trying to balance books, a work involving immense labor, and requiring a large clerical force. It is thought that the club, which was once in a flourishing condition, with assets variously estimated at from Si.60 to is.

now in a state of hopeless for fallen greatness I The very interesting minutes of the preceding meeting, a full report of which was published in the REPUBLICAN, were read and adopted. In the absence of the secretary. Farmer Coltria was elected secretary pro tern -his qualifications were bated on the fact of his having once been a justice of the peace, which secured him a unanimous vote The name of Alfred Wuensch, one of John Lindsay's hired hands, was presented for membership. The young candidate for agricultural honors paid the customary initiation fee, and was, ao to speak, fraternally embraced with TEARFUL SYMPTOMS OF EMOTION by the charter members. Such scenes have never been enacted since the annals of the Pickwick Club.

The important business cf electing delegates to the county convention next cc cupied the attention of the club. Farmer Cottrin delivered a brief but em- hatic speech, advocating the election oi new delegates, and denouncing the old lackneyed coterie, who were trying to retain their positions. The address was vigorously applauded and the sentiments endorsed. There being but five members present a' chance existed for three of the number to obtain offices. John Lindsay was nominated by President Cantrall, Uncle Billy Young nominated Farmer Coltrin, and then Farmer Coltrin nominated Uncle Billy Youair.

Ballots were taken separately on each candidate. All were unanimously elected. Farmer Coltna voted for himself, which was the only audible vote for him. Just at this moment Farmer Jack very unexpectedly appeared; it was feared that a reconsideration of the ballot would be demanded, so Farmer Coltrin hurriedly proposed an AD3OUBSMB8T. It was passed.

Mr. Jack got the fifty cents initiation fee, however, and returned to his farm IN FW SPA PERI From Monday's Dally. farther Discoveries --On Friday Marshal Haforth, in company with Mr. Babcock, a carpenter of thb city, took a look into. Mr.

Carmichael's tool chest, in which the money was found that Mr. C. is charged with having stolen, to see if some- tools which Mr. Babcock loit some time since were not housed in the same receptacle. The search resulted in finding several toois which Mr.

B. claims belong to him, and several others which are claimed by another carpenter in town. These discoveries will of course deepen the conviction in the minds of people that he stole the money and placed it in the chest with. his own hande..