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For Rent

small houseat estate Diamond.
Wood, two bottles milk a day and
grass for two horses. Also a few
pieces furniture. 500 a month.
F. B. GRIFFITH.
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The Great Medical Annual.

oettsrs United States Almanac for lSGS, tor stribution
GRATIS Throughout the United states and all civilized coun-
tries Of the Western Hemisphere, will he published about the
hrst c January and all vino wish understand the true
plosoplt, ~ healtb ,ud read and ponder the valuable
suggestion, contains. IN add tinn admirable med cal
treatise the cuues prevention and Of great variety
of diseases, embraces large amount of Information later
ertng tlr merchant, mechanic, c miner, the farmer
the plaut, a.d professional ami the calculations have
been made FOR neriisns and atitudes most
suitable for ami comprehensive National Calendar
The ualrc. uses, ard extraordinary sanitary effects of
HOSTErTERS STOMACH BlTTEkS. the STAPLE tonic and
alter native OF ,ian half the Christian WORLD ARE fully
forth in its pages which also nerpersed with vaua
bic recpe humorous anecdotes. and other instructive aud
amusing reading matter original and seecte!. Among the
ANNALS appear with the opening 81 the year, this will he
one Of the most -i and may h, had for the asking Send
for copies the Central MtuiaCtory at Pittsburgh, Pa,
the lIo.te'tcrs Stomach Bters The
Btten sold every city, aud village Of the United
States.
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sarrial Auiifcs.
Fey, Word. of Common Sense.


How few ts.,s net subject to ."'- affection
@: tho ur, respiratory organs, v.". ty u'Stecng pre-
moni,ry SYMPTOMS ayrsvate the conIsiut until disease
stkes il ,t cagsnc -Npgrs-lv III the patient
and anxiety and distress 10 'ri-nis. only cod.' "A
slight -.-. threat is the needless reiaark many when
affected Irs: "!y cold, the ytoush,i-ss expires.
sion Il thousands whein death has marked his prey.
the minds Of Ill sai Cc,sSs. C.li- Catsrrh, In
frenzs. Words of advice should hs needed by all suffering
tsui Asthma bronchitis, C.ssGsslsh Relief is within
their reach ami ii neglected, tai consequences ensue--a
life of mserya daily, lcurIy struggle for existence. o'-
test where there san Ice hut sisor-Death,
Does it not sppal thu .,rougS mnd 10 think of the result
caused by neglect: rhr wi isy What excuse can be
offered, when timely warning is sounded in YOUR ears !!
When danger is nteiEt. vii. not avoid 1t! MARspEN
Pectoral Ball. has us-s with in early million
cases. and is endorsed 10y Te Medical Faculty as the most
prompt and ecacinas reaedy that scientific research mas
discovered to ieye aud all Of Coughs Colds, In
auenza and Consumption II the is not beyond all hope
Even when ,h sufferer is in the last stages he viii md re-
lief by using thi. preparation One BEETLE will convince the
most ncredulos ths, the merits Of this preparation are by
no means fctfall far short Of the ehoges
bestowed upon coussu who have been cured by It's
timely use 4 gpatantec ACCOMPANIES each bottle, and
dealers are Instructed in every Instance ifuni the money,
when this preparation fails I" relieve.
Prepared by T. ". Mars,ien, IS, Broadway, New York.
Price, so cents sinal hGttl: u laig, size.
For sale 10y all Druggists in Ottawa. jan 4-Sm.
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DR. LANES, formerly Of James. Lock i

nR. JAMES, formerly Of flames Lock Hospital"
~ New Orleans La, Established in 1850 and for thu last
six years located In Chcsgohe Specialist
of the In the treatment Of all diseases private nature
can he coDhdentialiy consulted at his Office aud rooms
Randolph Street, Corner Of Dearborn street. upon
the treatment of Chronic Mecurl, Syplitic, Blood and
Skin Diseases and all disorders Of Contagious yenerel
Characterwhich he without the mercury ode
Potassa arseic poison but with his
positive cure for all huinoFs and blood iosons.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS such Seminal Weakness, Nocturnal
and Durnal Emissions brought by abuse Of the gans
memory confusion depression dmness u vision and often
treated and radically cured by niallibe method saving
time aud expense All diseases peculiar the
Of private character radically and permanently cured
Old diseases Of the most horrible Glass; where blood
become pooned-prolucing blotches the face, small
watcry bls'ers-lains IN the head and
throat and nose, the mhs and body, serouls-o
gether with endless number Of MISUNDERSTANDING d
| permanently cured.
Dr. recommended by the press Of the ssustry by
professors If medical colleges and by thu medical profession
generally Those afflicted should spply to lain and cared
| at once.
Dr. JAMES can 10 consulted eoHfdenaly, by letter
Dr. b6Ss Chicago ILL., enclosing stamp tor return
Mt his office and Isrors g. Randolph ST. Of Deaborn
Street from to 10 D. Ten separate AID private
entrance aud exits. that patients in contact
with each other. Everything private aRc confidential.
Just published. 10y DIR. James, two pamphlets SpG
rrhes and Syphilis aud both sent 10 sealed snveop.
address, receipt of ten cents, three rcd postage
| June .. ls61-ly.
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CLEANSE THE BLOOD.

With corrupt. tainted Blood, you rick al over.
may burst ont in pimps, or In some active dseas
or may merely Keep listcss, depressed and good 70
nothing. But You cannot hsv" good health while You
blood impure. AYERS SARstPARLt prgcs out these iU
purtrs it exps disease and restores health and stimulates
the organs If life into vigorous action. Hence II rapidly
cures variety complaints which caused 10y mpnrity
Of the blood such Scrofd Kings Er 1aors, Ulcers,
Hruptions Pimples Blocls, Bos ST. Antonys Fire, Rose
or Erysi,elas letter Salt Rcu Scal3 Head Ring Wem
Cancer Canccrous Tumos, Sore Eyes, Female Diseases,
snch Retention Iregulary. Suppression, Whites Ster
IT, also Syphilis or Ven- cal Diseases Liver Complaints and
Heart Diseases Try Ayers Sasapara and for yourself
the surprsn. activity with which II caan,es the blood and
cures these disorders.
During late years the public have h.eS misled y large
hotties give quart of Extract of sarsapara
for dollar N-t of these have been frauds uon the
sick for they not only contain little. fany Sarapla hut
yoften no curative ingredient whatever Hence bitter dis
p,nntnent has followed the Of the various cXtcs Of
Sa rsaparn which food The market until the name tst II
M. become synony with imposition and cheat Still
we call this compound "Sersaparila and intend to supply
such remedy shall the from the load vi
obloauy which rsts upon It, We think have ground tor
believing II has virtues which Irresistible. by the cs of dis
eases II IL intended cure We tho sick that
We then, the best alternative know how So produce
aud we have r.sson believe Il Il by far the efec,ua
purhcr OF the blood yet discovered. 3D. .. d..
AYERS CNEKNY PICTORIAL IL ~ universally known
CO s,rss every ether medicine for the coughs colds
inuez, hoarseness, Group, bronchitis, ncpcnt con.u
tio aud for the relief Of consulnptive patients In advanced
stages O the dises, that II IL useless here to recount the
cyij,ace utits virtues. The world knows them !
Wprepared 10y Ord C. AVER CO.. Lowell Mass and sold
6y ni Druggists and dealers In medicine everywhere"
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MrDirdl.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS:
The Greet Female Remedy for Irregu.
lariliek.

The Great Female Remedy for Irregu.
larities.
These DROPS scientifically compounded aud prepare
ton andbettes than any Pills. Powders Nostrums. Being
liquid, their action direct and positive rendering them
reliable, speedy and certain specific for the cure Of all sb
ucto, and Suppres.ions Of nature Their popularity is
indicated by the that 100000 bottles annually
sold and conssm by ladies Of the United States every
Of whom speak in the strongest terms praise of their
great merits. They rapidly taking the place Of every
other Female Remedy and considered by all whe know
ssght OF them, the surs safest, and most inable pre-
artion in the world, the Of all female complaints,
the removal Of all distractions nature and the promotion
ofheath regularity and strength Explicit directions stating
when they may be used and explaining whom and why they
shaud not could be used without producing effects
contrary to chosen laws, will Ice found carefully
folded around each bottle, with the written signature Of
JoHN l.. LYON, without which none genuine.
Prepared by Dr. JOHN LYON, l95 Chapel Street, New
Haven Conn., whe he consulted either personally by
Na (enciong stamp) concerning all private diseases and
female weakness. Sold by Druggists everywhere
&C. CLARK & co.
june 90 ly-sp. Gen'l Agents for U. S. and Canadas
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The same growing ease in the money market,
noted in our last, continues. The certainty that
there will be no further contraction, with grow
ing possibility that the necessities of the treasury
NAV comps; even an imitation OF the currency,
has had the effect to bring out the boards aud
make money SO -ssundant that even Chicago
banker remarked the other day that ''the money
market is getting 70 be uncomfortably easy.
In Ottawa, also, the scarceness, hitherto o
standing cause Of complaint, is measurably
wearing away.
Gold steady and unchanged. 1t has ranged
during the week from 14Ols to 143. 1t is now
worth 1401. in New York, and about 139 in
Ottawa.
Exchange on New York and Chicago remains
about the same-114 on New York, and lilo on
Chicago.
Foreign exchange is worth $3.50 currency per
pound sterling.
Government bonds are little higher and
quoted by F. A. Sherwood Il Co. as follows:
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st. Louis Market.
st. Loxis, Feb. 20.
Flour-Very quiet. Sales of superfne at 81,
25@S: extra SS,25eS.15 double extra $9,5Og
1880: treble extra and fancy S11,25913,25.
Enthusiastically aud firm, but the demand is
light Sales of No l, Iowa spring, $2,15, and
choice red, fall, S2,G292,64.
Corn-Firmer and choice lots higher. Sales
S3gSSc for shelled, and 72975c for ear on track.
Osts-Dull and irregular at GS@72c.
Barley-rirm. Sales of spring at s240.
Rye-Scarce. Sales Of choice at 81 IS.
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Chicago Market.

tsc Chicago, Feb. 81.
Flour-Dull Sales white winter extra at $13.
IS: spring extra at $9.50a10,J0. ..a.
Wheat-Unsettled Sales No. ! spring at y
@205; No. at $1,9G; No. 3 at $1,S3. L
Corn-Depressed, at ISL for new, 82GS3 for
No. old.
Oats--Weak, at SCI sc.
Rye-$1,57 for No. /.
Barley-S2,0 592,0s for No. 9.
Dressed Hogs-$9a0G0.
Butter-33g3Sc for choice.
Eggs-30932c.
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No case VIII be received. when there
are any doubts of cure or Relief.
CONSULTATION FREE.

Patients must write their nanc Efste lost office address.
plainly All letters requiring ah4wcr contain aet.
ter stamp, andbe addressed TO DIR. RlAPP & son.
kAny Of the above diseases be treated successfully hy
the patients describing their in letter. when they
cannot sssI
Dr. KNAPP, who has visited Ottawa, regularly, for ten
years. be consulted for 1858. ut the Geger House.
Monday, Feb 1oth Monday, April 6tf Monday, June 1T
Nohdsy. July 27h Monday, Sept 2st Monday Nov 10th
Office lse South Clark Street. Chicago. jan. 4.
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yrsrs Of Youth.

Gentleman wllo Suffered r years from Nervous Debility
Premature Decay, and all the Effects Of youthful indscrson
a for the ske d suffering humanity send free to all who
uae IT, the recipe aud for maxim the lrmrl" RENE
dyLy vli,h he ortd scsrtsts wishing to.proft by
he ad,etiscrs sxp,.tnte. ~ sddrsrne, ID perfect
ouadenee, CONS E.oJDEN, i2Cs,hr st.Nsw York
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Kew York Market.

New York Market.
New York, Feo 20.
Flour-Closed dull and 5910c lower.
Wheat-Quiet and in buyers favor.
Rye-Nominally unchanged.
Corn-Heavy at S1,92a1, 25 for new mixed
western, afloat, and 81 80 for old do deiv.
cred.
Oats-Dull at 50 re for western, in store.
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THE Markets.

The general produce market is dull, operators
apparently awaiting the opening Of navigation,
now SO near at hand, TO catch the drift of the
current before venturing in very deeply.
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It's smd OF Tie ladies Of fianoe. t@t eS they ARC
'ne nausoMeH N The work. with ttr rosy checks ana
"a black hair, *ao can le'p lI LAX 50! Dr. vupau, pm,
never fail to make the compilation healthy and r,.,
Dung Ladies, try sein. Sold BY dl puse'.te Sep Inv
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FIVO THE AFFLICTED
DRS. KNAPP g. SON,

Physicians and Surgeons formerly OF New York; are treating
successfully
CUR IONIC Disc Asses,
Which embraces approved methods in this
and other countries for the all Chronic Diseases They
treat successfully all and Neuralgia affections all
forms otscroiua Dyspepsia OF the Liver Constipation
all Skin Diseases Pulmonary Consun ton in It's early stages
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rienn, Headaches all Heart
Diseases. Diseases of Children and
Seminal weakness Il sexual Diseases,
Which carrying thousands to their graves annually
EYE AND EAR.
They treat successfully, method all diseases o the
EYE and EAR They have had extensive practice and
better success in the treatment OF all
DIsEAsESOFw WOMEN.
Than any other Physcam in America. They have cured
women who have been confined to their bed Tor years..
They never fail 10
MATIsN.
In all stages: Of how long standing, They
ASTHMA returns They have Sure cure Tor the
distressing disease, IlEMM0RRIl0lDS OR PILES. They
Cure all Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs.
cure all Diseases OF the Throat ant Lungs.
CANCERS.-They have had extensive practice and Won
derfu in the treatment oi cancers which they
without eating them ont or using the knife Let those who
have T,mors or Swelligs red SPOT lose time in
having it attended to, timely treatment may them
from the horrors suffering and death Of cancer.
CATARRH CURED.-They are treating cAtarrl a new
system which is a sure cure for tbs disease.
Their CONSULTATIONS for years lave averaged. from v. to
thousand year. which gives them experience ulsr
passed by any, and equslled only 10y n few.
We wish 1t distinctly understood that DIR. KNAPP is not
travelling physician.
He only visits places occasionally 10 Accommodate hi.
numerous patterns in the country others who cannot
coarensatiy visit him IN Chicago
AS-keiaemter they do promise all stages Of
Disease While all diseases durable il taken season. all
sages not Your may be durable this week. not
to-day, not Tomorrow: hence the danger OF delay
No case Will DC received. when there
are any doubts of cure or Relief.
(urT heuca la.
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Information,

nho'n"l" guaranteed 10 Produce lux uaEt growth Of
' upon oala sead or heic~ ss, also r-tipe for TIE
'eo'" "' !lmiIe- Bo,chss, ErGptions etc, 90 the skim
~N'e '"e '.Ie 'oit clear AID beautiful e2u be ebtAned
without ch'rse ty addressing
May lilly y. %. nro,Jm., N.sv
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Ottawa Wholesale Market.

ottawa, teO. IL.
The mud of the past week has nearly emptied
our streets of teams from the country, and ope-
rations in nroducepare nearly at Z stand still.
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Music hkOOltls.

Gear Ortoay is,ot SIRE, Nam .Sy.G.
Mss 4. MrGrr continues giving instructions in Vocal
and Instrumental Ms.t al r her residence Terms
Rea~n,a,I Agents IN OTTAWA Hr the celebrated Stsck
Piano" also p,no Melodeou Organs, Sc, by the best
maker. Ottawa, Alrii a0,-lSG7.
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Banking s. fnsuranrr.


NATIONAL CITY BANK OF OTTAWA.
DIRECTORS:
HENRY EAMES WA C. CHURcffILL,
L. H. E4AES EDWARD LANES
-. JOHN D. CATION.
THE CITY BANK OF EAMES, ALLEN / Co. has
transferred its organization from the State National
system, and will hereafter conduct its business under the
name and style Of
The National City Bank of Ottawa.
Exchange CHICAGO, NEW YORK, and all the
principal cities East and West, bought and sold.
Exchange on ENGLAND IRELAND, SCOTLAND and
all important points in Continental Europe, drawn
TO suit purchasers.
Gold ahd silver bought and sold
C.S. Revenue stamps Of all denernina tions GOD
stantly on hand and for sale
Also, will give especial attention the purchase and sale
OF all classes of Government Securities, includ.
ing the ocaed FveTwcnty and Ten.forty bonds and the
popular Scven-Thry loan.
We would respectfully solicit Of the bus ness
relations heretofore between the City Bank
patrons and to them well such
with their business would say shall lie able
tend such facility and accommodation will prove
TO them satisfactory and profitable.
EDWARD EAMEs irssident.
l., u. EAAEs. Wee Pres. w. ii. BuLLLy, (usL.u,
| Ottawa, Jan. Is, lSOs-y.
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lUOOsOOO good -xel a large stack 81 Apple
Trees TO yrs. old, embracing 40 varieties If the hardest
aud beet for the elm Evergreen. large stock Norway
Spruce no feet high; Scotch Austrian aud White Pine,
Arhor Vita li.nock, Lsrch. &c Sl,s. Maple. Box Mder
Arb Snow nl Roses. Sc; Grapes, Currsnts Strawberries
and RRsfAerriss .--ail FOR sa-. vt low prices, by
, rsrm Ridge, Oct -, 6i.-6nlos BLMER BALDWIN.
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HARMS FOR SALE.-l60 acres Of frstclsss pra-
IL rs land, seven miles north Of the city Of Dixon and
mi es from the village Of Woosung, the Illinois Central
H. r. all under cultivation and enclosed by good board
fnce for co. Every Rcreof this farm first quality OF
pillow land and in good neehborhood ~ there is IN tie
state. Mostly land having been recsntly improved
part Of the purchase money remain for term ofyear
secured by mortgage on the land. scpl4E y. CHASE.
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Special Notires.
DIR. J. Il. WALKER,
OCUL IST ND AURIST.
aArh. coNsUITtD N sn.
GEI(sTR H1I-aR OTTAWA

AM ~ All oiher times y. the Dspei-ary for DheSsr
Jan. is, 1896
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:Tor Sale ann to Rent,

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE!
IA My House and Grounds the North Bluff IA acres
admirably adapted TO fruit raising and gardening comprising
nearly thing desirable In suburban residence, fruit
viue Of AN acre new anu improved raspberry,
WE'LL spriug brook. groves, lawns. &c. Terms ctpNYme
DOT. 2S. NJ. Is. WHIITLESES.
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TMPnOyED LAMBS FOR SALE.-I have +

L MPKOVED LANDS FOK SALE'-I hnve TOT
sale one VI the grain farms In La Sale county, sft-
uated four and onchf miles southwest Of Ottawa. 1t
tah 100 nce all under good fences md In good state VI
cultivation, good house. corn cribs, &e and 1t offered ut
figures that cannot ful suit In the town Of rookheld
have the best and grain farm in this county and can.
not be heat the State of Illinois, contains 400 acres, 300
under good fences good dwelling and tenant house, barn
a. Ono Of the finest springs OF water that ever appehtcd
above ground Is this farm Any person wishing 10 buy
farm will make money y sailing on me efcre purchasing
also 80 40 lots IN Ottawa for sale very cheap
Ottawa Jan. ~, lS67-tf ,tksf OWE WHTrMoRE "
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NOR SALE.-One Iron Safe, weighs abont fifteen
II hundred hounds 3 ap20 81. JOHN STOUT.
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st. Louis Market.

- &c for western, in store.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-28
OHIO, WEDNESDAY MORNING.
~ I, MEDICAL.
WOMAN.
FEMALES, OWING TO THE

l.
i FEMALES, OWING TO THE
peculiar and important relations which
they sustain, their peculiar organization
and the Offices they perform, are subject
to many sufferings. Freedom from these
contribute in no small degree to their
happiness and welfare, for none can be
happy who are i'll. Not only SO, but no
one of these various female complaints
can long be suffered to run on without
involving the general health of the in
dividual, and ere long producing perma-
nent sickness and premature decline. Nor
isitpleasant to consulta physician for the
relief of these various delicate affections,
and only upon the most urgent necessity
will true woman so far sacrifice her
greatest charm as to do this. The sex
will then thank us for placing in their
hands simple specifics which will be
found effcacious in relieving and curing
almost every one of those troublesome
complaints peculiar to the sex. 'aloi l
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-28
OCTOBER %, 1868
like tail. In connection with small fins,
it has two huge legs terminating in web

like tail. In connection with small fins,
it has two huge legs terminating in web
feet. 4 v-q ---- - 4-,- .... rl..t 80.
Its mouth makes line of five or six
feet in length, the whole extent of which
is set with innumerable small teeth, very
much resembling in size and shape the
kernel of species of sharp pointed pop
corn. 1t has series of gills which lap
over each other like the hounces, once
the style on ladies dresses. His i'm
mense body, which was estimated to
have weighed, when captured. about
eleven tuns, has no framework of bones,
its most salid portions consisting of car
tilage incapable of preservation. Its skin
is dark and tough like that of the ele-
phant and rhinoceros.
/ IEeye is no record of his species and
ta none is it a greater wonder than to
naturalists whose attention is being
drawn to it. Among others, who have
had an opportunity of seeing it, is Prof.
Bard of the Smithsonian Institute of
Washington, who is as, yet unable to
place it in the known lists of the animal
kingdom. When first discovered,he was
swimming along leisurely, and when
pursued, took to the land, and when cap.
tured, was 120 feet above high water
mark. Numerous shots were fired at it,
but none took effect until the gun was
loaded with small spike, which took
effect, striking just above the main fore
fin. On analyzing the stomach, it con-
tanned nothing but vegetable matter,
which leads to the conclusion that it
subsisted on vegetables on the bottom of
the ocean and shore. IN .,,-- -..i. ~ =.