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From tho Missouri Republican.
An lmdiNn Feaae.


Messrs. Permit TO make a
brief notice in your columns OF an inter-
es,irg and somewhat musical scene that
took place at that City Hotel on Saturday
last. II is known that Geo. II. G. Melo-
dy is now in the city, with party Of
Iowa Indians, designing to take them on
a tour through the Union, and then de-
part with them for Europe. Las, Satur-
day, grand feast was given TO these
Indian chiefs and braves. by their grea,
father, Major Harvey. our worthy Super
intendent Of Indian Affairs, under whose
sanction they now travel; and a number
Of citizens were present at the hotel, as
invited guests. to witness the scene. Fl
ner specimens of the red race now tenan-
ting the wide plains Of the west, could
scarcely have been selected 10 give peo.
pie abroad true notion of what our In
dams are. Mr.. Melody has brought these
chiefs from the present location of the
tribe, on the Missouri, about five hundred
miles above this city. The celebrated
White Cloud is the chief warrior among
them; but the most remarkable and ex-
traordinary parsonage of the party is Sc
non-fy-yah, The great medicine man. the
first of these singular Professors ever
known to leave their nation under any
circumstances.
The power Of the "Medicine Men"
over the minds Of the Indian tribe, is one
Of the boldest and most curious features
in the history Of the children of the will.
derness. and their supremacy among the
lowas is even carried to larger reach
than is known 10 exis. with any other OF
the various divisions OF these people.
The earliest that is known Of The race
nav distinguished as the Iowas, is tina,
they were emigranls from Canada, set
,ling somewhere upon Green Bay and
near the head waters of Lake Superior.
From there they wandered, pausng and
occupying new hunting grounds from
time to time, until of late years they have
become identified with the region where
their villages now stand. The chiefs Sc
lected by Mr.. Melody and induced to
travel with him. are the best formed and
mos! intelligent of the tribe, and in Eu-
rope they will be the first genuine spec-
mems of aboriginal America ever seen.
Ss-non-ty-yah is being 10 arrest alten-
ton and excite wonder, if not awe, seen
any where, and his coun,enance exhibits
in high degree that wild mystery and
innate consciousness Of power, ever the
distinguishing trait Of the "Medicine
Men, They are the poets of the red
people; and in them are concentrated all
Of romance, religion, history, antiquity,
legend and prophecy. that enters into the
vague PERCEPTION of the Indian. The
Medicine Man will go without food for
days together, dance himself into phren-
zied excitement, sink from it into breath
less torpor, inhame his Imagination into
grctesque and wild sublimi,y, and in this
state WELD absolute control over the hearts
and minds Of his people. The Iowa, Sc
non-ty.yah, is noble sample Of this Gu
rious class Of Indians.
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Democracy is open and above.board-
it has no concealmenis, no design Of en-.
trapping the people. 1t has no ruse lc
catch the popular suffrage-it has no i'm
por'ant design kept in the background
while songs and other frivol',ies are put
forward as forlorn hope 10 receive the
fire of the enemy and conceal the real OBJ.
ject Of the contest. Democracy act, from
principle, and asks nothing bu. to have
the real difference that exists between US
and our opponents clearly stated and dis.
,incdy presented before the people,
Habash Standard.
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Administrators Notice.

4 Ii. persons having claims against
IN the estate of John Trout. decd, are
hereby notified and requested to attend
before the Probate Justice of La Sale
county. Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa in
said county, on Monday the Sd day of
June next, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted that being the day fixed
upon by the subscriber, in pursuance of
the statute, for the purpose of settling
and adjusting all claims against said dece-
dent. Ar. ROSS,
April S, 1914. 52-6l. administrator.
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Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that, by
~ by virtue of an order of the La
Sale circuit court, made at its March
term, A. ID. 1874, upon the application OF
Thomas Tracy, administrator of the
estate Of Slas Tracy, decd, for leave 10
sell the following real estate, | will on
Wednesday the tenth day of June. a. D.
1914, between The hours Of 10 o'clock a.
m. and o'clock p. IN. Of the same day,
upon the premises hereinafter describ-
ed, sell TO the highest bidder for cash,
at public sale, the south half Of The north
east quarter Of section "a, township 33,
north Of range three, east Of the third prin-
cipal meridian, in La Sale county.
THOMAS TRACY.
M. II. SWIFT, Administrator.
Solicitor.
April &c. ls4h d5-6.
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Culture Of tho Cucumber

will state fact relative to the plant.
ing of cucumbers, which came under my
observation, and which is worthy OF being
known. l shall at leas, give further Fri
al myself Of lis reality; though | cannot
conceive there is doubt remaining or
the subject. Last spring, friend Of
mine and myself were planting cucum.
bers at the same time. was planting
mine, as is usual in gardens, by mixing a
small portion Of stable manure with the
earth, and raising the hill an inch or two
above the surface of the ground. Odserv.
ing ii, he loosely remarked, 'let me show
you how to raise cucumbers.' Never
having much luck in raising cucumbers, |
cheerfully agreed to his proposition. lie
commenced at making holes in the earth
at the distance intended for the hills, that
would hold abou, peck--he then filled
them with dry leached ashes, covering the
ashes with very small quantity ofearlh
The seeds were then planted on Level
with the surface Of the ground. was
willing to see the experiment tiled, bu
had no expectation Of anything but loss
Of seed. labor and soil. But imagine my
establishment, Notwithstanding a dryer
season never was known, and a1mos. &
universal failure of garden vegetables, ;,
when beheld vines remarkably thrifty,
and ~ fine cron of cucumhora 10 ,,y
one could wish TO raise. and they conin.
ued to bear an unusually long time.
will not philosophise on the subject, but
say 10 all, Try il, and instead of throwing
your ashes away, apply them where they
will be of use, and you will reap rich
reward.-Ohio Farmer.
Upon the foregoing, the editor of The
Maine Cuitirator says: I'VE last season
made trial of the above plan, and found i
10 succeed admirably
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Administrators Notice.

"A LII persons having claims against the
estate of James Lyons, deceased,
are notified and requested to attend before
the probate Justice of La Sale county.
Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa, in said
county, on the twen,y.second day ofJune,
A. ID. 1914, for the purpose of having
the same adjusted; that being the day
fixed upon by the administrator, in pur-
suance of the statute. for the purpose of
settling and adjusting all claims against
said decedent. i. COMES.
May 10, 1874. 40 Administrator.
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New Tailoring Establishment.
GEORGE SMITH

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
Ia Ottawa and vicinity, that he still continues
his Tailoring Establishment on Canal street, al
his old stand. He is now fully prepared to
do work on the most reasonable terms, and war.
rants all garments made by him to fit lie hopes
to receive share of the public patronage.
He has just received the Spring and Summer
Fashions, direct from the city OF New York, and
also choice assortment Of fancy vestings and
bindings, which the public are invited to call and
examine.-'rhankful for past favors, he hopes q
continuance of the same
N. B.-Culing done on shor, notice, and
warranted to fit if properly made up.
Ottawa, April 70, 1874 Ivy
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Administrators Notice.

A LII persons having claims against
IN the estate of Vasa Edo, deceased,
are hereby notified and requested to al
tend before the Probate Justice of La
Sale county, Illinois, at his office in OF
tawa in said county. on the 25lh day OF
May next, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted, that being the day fixed
upon by the subscriber in pursuance Of
the statute, for the purpose of settling
ahd adjusting all claims against said de-
cedant. JOHN A. BENNY, Hdm.
April 5, 1874. 42.Gt
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Wing No,icc...-SheriGaIty.

| Offer myself as candidate at the ensuin,
election for the Shcriil~s office. Should the indie
pendent voters of f.asae county, Hrs. elect M
to said Office, pledge myself to perform the du
ties thereof with fidelity. WARREN BROWN
Peru, March 20, 1874.
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Administrator Notice.

A LIZ persons having claims against
IN the estate of Dormon Weeks,
deed, are hereby notified and requested
to attend before the probate justice OF
La Sale county, Illinois, at his Office in
Ottawa in said county, on the first Mon
day in June next, for the purpose Of hav-
ing the same adjusted; that being the
day fixed upon by the subscriber, in pur-
suance Of tho statue, for the purpose OF
settling and adjusting all claims agains,
said decedent. JOHN HUBBARD.
April IL, 1874. 1915. Administrator.
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Notice.

At early candle light, on Friday evening the
I'm inst, an address to the public will he deli
vered in the court room, Ottawa, setting forth the
political views Of JosEpH SMITH as a candidate
for the presidecy.
There will, also, be a conference at Newark,
Kendall county, on the 18th and 9th inst, being
Saturday and Sunday.
Nav 8. 1874.
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owe are authorized to announce the name
of WILLIAM X. MACLAY as candidate
for the office of SHERIFF. at the ensuing
August election, subject to the decision ofihe pco-
pile on the first Monday Of August next.
Feb. 0, 1874.
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administrators Nofice.

VIUHtIWIoFTUtOT Y UFFtE.
A LII persons having claims against
A the estate of Edward Connaway,
deceased, are notified and requested to at
tend before the probate justice of La Sale
county, Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa,
in said county, on the twen,y-second day
of June, A. ID. 1914, for the purpose of
having the same adjusted ,ha, being the
day fixed upon by the administrator, in
pursuance of the statute, for the purpose
of settling and adjusting all claims against
said deccdent. RICHARD CODY,
Nav 10, 1874. 47.6 Humanitarian.
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La Sale Go. Liberty Convention,

A convention Of the friends Of the Liberty Par
ty will be held at the court house in Ottawa on
Tuesday the 2lst inst, at 10 o'clock, AM, for the
purpose Of responding to the nomination Of the
Juliet conventions Of candidate for Representative
to congress from the fourth district, and of further
ing the great cause Of liberty. Several addresses
i, is expected, will be delivered. A general at.
tendance Of the friends Of humanity AID Chris.
tianity is requested. 6. CHAMPLIN,
J. II. HENDERSON,
LEVI KELSEY, jr.,
J. BEESON,
y. STANLEY,
May 10, 'Sii. Cenfrai Committee.
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Notice is hereby given that the above lots aud
parts of lots will be exposed for sale at the door
of the court house in Ottawa in thirty days from
the date hereof unless the taxes for the year 1913
and cents cost on each tract paid.
IT,. TRUE, Collector.
Ottawa, May 10, 1914.
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M OIJCE is hereby given that have
IN been duly qualified as adminslra-
tor of the estate of John Harrington, de-
ceased. All persons having claims
againgt said estate are requested to pre-
sen, them to the undersigned or the pro-
bate justice for La Sale county, within
nine months from the date hereof.
DAVID GIBSON,
April 3, lS44.-4i.4. administrator.
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IRON STORE.

HNIlE subscriber is receiving a new
q supply of Iron and Steel Of all sizes
and qualities usually called for, which he
sells low for cash. Steel for plough-lays,
English blister steel, Cast steel, German
steel. &C.; nails of all sizes butts and
screws for tables and doors, door la,ches
saw mill files, wagon boxes, &C.. &c.
Ottawa, April &c. 1914. D,NEWTON
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We arc authorized to announce the name of
PATRICK HANLEY as a candidate for the
Office Of SHERIFF, at the ensuing August cleo
ton. April l, 1874.
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We are authorized to announce the name of
WILLIAM REDDICK as candidate for the
office of Sheriff, at the next August election.
March 80, 1914.
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CLOTH DRESSING

VIII be done in workman-like manner, for the
following prices: Pulling and dressing browns or
blacks, 25cts. per yard drabs, 20cis. fulIing and
dressing colored cloths l2l cts; securing. color
ing and pressing, for women's wear, l6 cts per
yard.
We would return thanks for the patronage
which has heretofore been so literally bestowed
upon US, aud would kindly ask continuance of
the same, and would say that no pains shall be
spared on our pant with skillfu workmen, to rem
der general satisfaction. J. &, ID. GREEN.
Dayton Factory, April IL, 1874
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Democratic Mass Meeting.

Il Mass Meeting ofhe Democrats Of
La Sale county ,UiH be held at Otfawa
On saturday, The i,h day Of May,
at | o'clock. p. M, for The purpose Of
appointing delegates TO attend the con-
greSsionai district contention TO be held
at this place or the 9Th of June neat. and
delegates 10 attend The contention TO be
held at Peru en- The 24M Of May TO no
minute candidate for presidential cleo
tar for this judicial Circuit, and for no
other purpose.
.4pr. 2G. MANY DEMOCRATS.
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Administrators Notice.

"A Lr. persons having claims a5ains,
IA. the estate Of John w. Reynolds
deceased, ate notified and requested To
attend before the probate justice of Living.
ston county, Illinois, at his Office in said
county, on the third Monday Of June
next, for the purpose Of having the same
adjusted; that being the day fixed upon
by the administrator, in pursuance of the
statute, for the purpose of settling and al.
iusling all elaine against said decedent.
G.. w. REYNOLDS,
April &c, 1874. -45-6 administrator.
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ITMW WMHIMT.


q
NY Joel JOhnsor, Springfield, Illinois.
YYSlI E travelling community are respectfully in
4 viied to call. The accommodations cannot
be surpassed Private looms for stage passenger.
pNrEs or FARE;
One day. IS cts. Single meal, 25cis.
lost one half the usual charge at stage houses
q Passengers can secure seats in oil the stages
through the proprietor. .S-ly
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Fcilop-c'tisens-1 trough the solicitation Of
many of my democratic friends throughout the
county. Offer myself as candidate for the office
of SHERIFF, at the ensuing August election.
Peru, April r. lS4i. JOHN HOFFMAN.
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NEW SPRING GOODS,
{ the Stone Store, Peru

FHNIlE subscribers are now receiving from the
IL eastern cities their spring supply of goods,
which they offering to the public on terms IN
usually favorable. The attention of the farmers
is particularly invited to their stock, among which
is 10 be found almost every article Of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
adapted to their necessities and tastes. Also,
Groceries,
general assortment, unusually low. Also,
Hardware, Crockery, and a full assort-
ment Of
SUMNER CLOTHING,
Boots, Shoes, &c.
The subscribers will only say that it is their in
tention to sustain the reputation which they trust
they have already acquired, of selling goods at
h,o prices. Almost all kinds of produce will be
purchased at the highest, market prices, with cash
or goods. BALDWIN L. BREWSTER.
Peru, April 26, 1871.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.

Cheap! Gecp!!
rENIIE Ladies' Fancy Store have
Il just received a new supply of spring
and summer goods, Of all kinds, for La
dies and Gentlemen, which they will sell
cheaper than ever.
April &c 1874.
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Take Notice.

TIlE subscriber offers for sale al re-
Il duced prices for cash or produce.
Broad-Clo.bs, Cassimeres, Satine,ts,
French Merinos, Bombazines, Satin and
Silk Velvet Vestings, Stocks, Crava,s,
Handkerchief. Shirts, Shirt, Collars
Suspendcrs, white silk and kid Gloves,
and every thing in his line of business.
JOHN SHULER.
Ottawa, March ~, 1914.
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Tax Sale.

I lST of town lots, subject to corporation tax,
IL in the original town Of Ottawa, together with
The value and amount Of tax on each for the year.
A. D., 1913.
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Latest News,

NV E would inform our customers
w that we have sold our stock of
goods to Messrs. True e. Son for the ex
press purpose of collecting our debts.
Our books and notes for the present. are
kept at the Office of Messrs. Glover e.
Cook +; and all notes or accounts not paid,
or satisfactorily arranged by the Is. OF
June, will be left for collection.
l.. p. SANGER IL Co.
N. B.-Good Whea, will be received
in paymen, Of debts, if delivered a, the
Dayton mills.
Ottawa, May I, 1914.
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KsYNl EN EAl..

MARRIED-On the 23d ult., by the Rev. Tho
Powell, Mr.. MoonEr LlTrLE to Miss EsrnEI
NrwTov, all of P,int Republic.
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REGULAR PACKET.
The STEAM BOAT

e-I G THE STEAM BOAT
$50 ? 4 4 5 n = M a.; a,
NNylhL run from Peru to ST. Louis as regular
w packet, leaving Peru every Friday mornin,
at 7 O'clock. The Panama being new and very
light draft, the travelling community may rely on
a speedy and comfortable TIP.
Peru, March /, ls44.
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Regular Packet for Illinois River.


son. leaving St Louis every Saturday ut 4P. NJ,
and arrive at Peru and Ottawa on the following
Mondays at Il, p. NJ. Returning, will leave
Peru every Tuesday 4, 9, a. NJ, and arrive a,
ST. Louis on Thursday morning.
Capt. Dickinson, grateful for the liberal srr-
port which has been extended to him during past
seasons, hopes by strict attention to business en-
trusted to him to inertia continuance of the same,
For freight or passage apply on board or to
Il. s. q J. WADSWORTH. Agts. Chicago.
HORACE NORTON a. co. {"
WALKER 81 IIICKLING, Ottawa,
JOHN HOFFMAN. Peru.
BALDWIN & BREWSTER,
STILLMAN, CRAWLEY & Co. Peoria.
NkEElY GALE, "St. Louis.
w. II. TURNER & Co.,
Which las, are also agents for boats on the south.
ern and western rivers.
Ottawa, February %, 1874.
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Dry Goods * Groceries

They have as usual good stock OF
Dry Goods and Groceries, at ,hei. old
stand, No. ll3 Lake street, Chicago;
and a full supply Of Sugars and Molasseo
and mos, other kinds Of Groceries at Pc
ru MS, which they are enabled to sell at
s! Louis prices.
f.. :. & ]. WADSWORTII.
April !, 1874. 42-tf.
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Forwarding & Commission.

VENIlL subscribers have established the
n. above business at Chicago and
Peru and will, the coming season, be rea-
dy to contract and attend to forwarding
goods to or from either place, for New
York or New Orleans and will also at.
tend ia particular, to all goods on commits.
sion sen, to either point. They are ready
all times to advance on all goods consign-
ed TO, or Produce stored with them, and
Farmers or Merchants in The surroun-
ding country, can have a choice of mar
ket, and can sell, or store and take advan-
ces at whichever place they think will Of
ford them the best market; as they will
at all times be prepared to buy or store.
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Regular Weekly Packet.


A VT"H yEsHE hgh,-drlught (only %
'lT5rt7.5zz.l E. inches) staunch bull, and
SsrE ..s.sa g : fast running steamer
l&.Al2IIAMs
a. b. Rolf, Muster,
Having been purchased for the Illinois river trade,
and thoroughly repaired, will run regularly thro'
the season as a WEEKLY PAcKET--eaying st.
Louis every Monday a, o'clock, p. M, and arr-
wing at Peru at o'clock on Wednesday evenings
and leaving Peru every Thursday morning at 7
o'clock, and arriving at ST. Louis at O'Clock on
Saturday mornings, touching at all the landings
each way.
The RARITAN having large airy cabins, oil in
large state r00atS, offers superior accommodations
to passengers and being owned BY the officers on
board no effort will be spared to promote the com.
fort of passengers and the interest Of shippers.
n. B,-The travelling public may rely on the
punciua!ity VI. the Raritan in keeping her time.
JOHN HOFFMAN, Agcat,
Peru April TO- 1874.
Chicago Democrat please copy Cor The season,
and send bill to J. HOLMAN.
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SllcrinaIty.

AUGUST IBL1ECTIOM.
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CAIsDsNG

Will be done for the usual price, 81 cts. per h..
in cash, wheat or wool. Also cardng aud SPIN
ming at reasonable prices, varying from l6 to 20
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WOOL! WOOL!

Y\liE subscribers will endeavor to keep con-
Il stantly on hand the present season the fol.
lowing kinds of goods, which they manufacture
aud will exchange for woul on Ieaso nabe terms
Fhiled Cloth, Saiineii, Jeans. pressed
and common Flannel and Blankets.
Persons having wool to manufacture, will find
it to their advantage to exchange in preference ia
have it worked on shares, as they will save the
trouble and pense of coming again for then
goods. and ca. probably suit themselves better IN
the kind Of goods they may want.
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JOhu Hoffman,
z. %. Brewster,

Fs:s;iC ,. afsFs2Oi,
s1r---l..-7---,ll Fcrwaryiing s. Commission
go S5.s2 MERCHANT,
Phnv, La Sale county Illinois.
LIBERAL advances made upon Produce in Sicye.
Ca'h paid tor any quantity Of " heat, Core,
Oats, and Pork.
Dec. 1913. 25,r