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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30
CURRENT NEWS.

A case OF lynching occurred in Putnam county
last week. Joseph Ramsey residing near Gran.
vile, arrested on the charge of incest with his
daughter, was being conveyed TO Hennepin TO
JAIL wien, four miles east of that town, he was
seized by number of men in disguise and
hanged 10 tree until he was dead.
Two farmers in Kansas recently had law.
suit about seven pounds Of butter. When the
Jary retired they took with them the butter,
procured some crackers, ate them tsgether, and
returned a verdict of "no cause of action
kentuky preacher has been ousted for saw
ing 5000 per year out of salary of $500. He
deserves to go TO congress.
a prominent radical of Indiana said publicly,
the other day, tina. the republican party had
"stall-ied the Dutch long enough and now, az
II had niggers enough to Offset the German vote,
the Dutch might go"
Gold Is still being unelr,hed in the newly
opened mines in Clark county, Illinois.
Oregon, Ogle county, was accorded city
charter, but her people refused to accept it.
The following advertisement appeared in an
English paper: To-day, about o'clock in the
afternoon, my dear wife Catherine, born at Ell.
berding, was happily confined of two girls and
boy. Barely ten months ago she had twins,
making five children in one yeai.
Lent, as religious season, is over. 1t is not
exactly so with regard to books, umbrellas, etc.
/. Four printers in the 4acon Journal Office
were recently " converted, y and have joined the
Baptist church in that city. Well we'll
Cairo sportsInen claims to have killed 1913
ducks in nine days. Cairo men won't lie for a
few ducks.
The Mississippi river Is on big swell. From
keokuk up to ST.. Paul the river is said to be
full up 20 high water mark, and the Lyons uo.)
Mirror Of April 23d says on that day it was
higher at that point than ever known before.
Mark Twain says that the standing toast in
California mining camps is: Here's hoping
that your dir, will pan out gay"
A Philadelphia lady and her daughter, belong
ing to the wealthiest society of that city, have
been sentenced to years imprisonment for
shop-lifting.
The winter wheat crop of Central Illinois,
which was very unpromising in the winter has
improved wonderfully since the opening OF
spring.
\ government official at Philadelphia is re.
ported to be deiaul,er to the amount OF $50, 600
He will probably be- removed for taking so little
The increase in the sale Of opium in the viii
lags. Of New England where the Maine law i.
enforced il exciting much attention.
Indiana papers are wroth with Mr.. Charles S
Spencer, one Of the coun,e! for the defence in
the Mcfarland Trial, for calling that State III,
paradise OF adul,eter-.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

NICE SALoON.-When the boys want good
quiet drink Of excellent liquor, desire to get
puff of good cigar, they always go to Prosper
Tislsr's, on Madison street, near the southeast
corner of the Court House square. Go and see
about it at once.
Besides he keeps q good restaurant filled with
all the good things one can want. None but
quiet and orderly gentlemen need apply. All
who conduct themselves properly will b we'll
treated at Prosper's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

THE TEcHSoLOGIsT for April is just received.
It seems to US no engineer or builder can posi-.
bly, be q bungler who faithfully reads this pub.
LEGATION for few months. In it, department
there is no other periodical its equal. For sale
At the counter Of Osrnan & Hapeman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

The printing Office of the !St1sSsssals took its
final departure from Ottawa on Saturday last.
having been purchased by a newspaper publish
er at Muskegon, Michigan, whose office was re-
Gently destroyed by fire. The sale was made by
the Chicago Type Foundry; to whom the Office
had been sold under mortsge by the former pro-
prietors The packing up and shipping of the Office
had this pleasant attendant, that Ottawa was for
three or four days made cheerful by the sunshi
ney countenance of that prince of good fellows,
John Marder, of the Chicago Type Foundry,
who superintendent the packing and shipping,
and which he had the boldness to pronounce a
''demed nasty job"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Reader, 1t is a positive fact that Alschuier u
Co.'S clothes are as good as can be obtained at
any place in the country. Their goods are all
man ufactured in the west out Of pure wool. and
made to order in suits or parts Of suits to
suit customers. They are very cheap and war.
ranted 30 give satisfaction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Such charming boots for ladies were never
seen before ss are now on hand ut Child Il Bro.'s
"Oh what a foo,." You can yet y boot at
Child & Bro. that will transform it into . re.
spectacle shape. You need be no longer ashamed
to show it, if You will only wear those elegant
shoes or boots, or gniters, Mt Child>'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

For livery go to p. Egans stable, at swing
bridge, on the side cut. He will accommodate you
with almost any sort Of turnout, from . hack
down to lumber wagon. Parties, weddings
and funerals furnished on the most reasonable
terms; also fishing and hunting buggies on hire
without horses. I will take persons anywhere
in the country, night or day. Persons hiring
will do we'll to call before engaging elsewhere.
Feed stable in connection with City Hail. Resi-.
dence up stairs. PETER EGAN.
The new La Sale Comfy Map for sale by Geo.
n. Cash, Post Office Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

EOR R tsN 1>.-Mcat Market, complete In all It's In
tcrna appointments has been lately occupied Ms MARKET
combining latest improved cooler for
icy OF nxt9rcs comprising saws files, knives &c. Has
pig pcns Ice house well with Ice loo or 100 acres
pasture land within onchaf mile OF MARKET The above
length Of building. JERENi All CEO r'TY wa
seneca. H., April 10. 1870. -3w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30
#arrteD.

On the 2st inst. l.; Arthur Lockwood ESQ., Mr. SIMON
Mission. No-'' VI
BY Rev A. Cieghou D. d. in the Baptist Church in this
city on sunday the Ath inst, THOMAS +. ASHLEY ESD
10 Miss ANNIE NJ lIATHBUS, both Of Ottawa. NV
On the 18th OF April 1870 the residence OF the officiating
clergyman, Rev. ID. Bender Mr.. BENJAMIN G. BAICouk
70 Miss FlDELlA A. HITR all Of La Sale county, Ills No
cards, but liberal supply Of cake for the printers
April 18TH 1870 the residence OF the brides psrent. in
OTTAWA Ills by the Hon. c. II. Gilman B. NJ ARMSTRONG;
to MELITTA. daughter Of N. B. Bristol. No cards
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Ladies wishing to avoid the inconvenience Of
going half mile TO the green house, can obtain
fresh, thrifty towering plants at Strawn i
Powells Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

SAPOLIo-Ths finest thing for cleansing sill
YER or TN ware in the world-st Strawn &
Powell'- new drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

A good Young Hyssn Tea at Riale Brothe
for 81 per pound.
Groceries down at Riale Brothers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Prescott will sell you an elegant Zephyr ha,
and give You the magnificent Pareps Rosa il
the bargain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Josh Billings says: He who will wear tight
boots will have to acknowledge the corn :" but if
he will 50 to Child Il Bro. he never vii! get
corn-ed. They will sell him boots that will fit
to dot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

All the Periodicals and Newspapers Of the
day, and late publications, in cloth and paper
binding, can he procured at Osman h Hape.
mans Book Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Why will ycu stump around in those coarse,
awkward shoes. when your feet can be set off to
such advantage in pair Of those elegant and
fashionable boots at Child & Bros?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

WINDOW SHADEs.-A very large stock just
received. and for sale shesp, at Cashs, Post Office
Block.
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Ottawa Gas Company, saSO
ii. Smeeton, 10 II
i ohm Stout a. g
DIR. Dimmick 4 bro. A. 20
Colwell, Clark x Co.. 4S
The following communication from the ladies' of
ottawa was read and ordered spread on the re-
cords
10 tie UoaoroJle Directors of tie B,pyd Of Ed.
Uc1ttOn.
WHEREAS, a method Of estimating conduct and
behavior, known ''The SelfReporting system"
prevails IN the public schools of our city,-and
"HAREAs, this system, as Il appears to u.s. places
temptation in the way Of children and betrays
them INTO untrutnfulness. ard
WHEREAS, this system of oblig cling pupils to res.
THY against themselves subjects them daily to the
severest test known to the conscience; and
WHEREAS, such a test is administered with the
utmost caution and reserve in our courts of law to
auuits, even when under oath and
WHEREAS, the practical effect of this system is to
reward the disngenuous and to punish the con-
sclentious; and
WHEREAS, this system, although a convenience
10 teachers, is injurious to pupils; therefore
resolved, that We, ladies Of Ottawa, hereby re-
spectiully and earnestly petition your honorable
body to abolish the self-repOrting system in the
public schools of on: city,
Signed by Mrs. +. C. Henshaw and many others
courtney moved committee Of three beiappoint
Cd to seek such advice and counsel as would en-
the Board TO obtain the amount OF tax the law
allows to keep the schools in operation and pay off
present Indebtedness, the president Of the Board
10 sct win SAID committee as chairman.
Motion carried.
Ayes-Markle. Stout, Gibson, Courtney, Beck.
with, Crane and Fulton
Nays-None.
Courtney, Markle aud Fulton were appointed 4.
On motion Of Crane, Board adjourned to Friday
evening, April goth, 1910.
CHAS. NJ. CATLIN, Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Fishing Tackle, Poles, Fish lines and Hooks,
At c. G. Lutz's, 1l9 Main street, Metropolitan
Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

Everything in the line Of Stationery, Blank
Books, Memorandum Books and Pass Books can
always be found at Osman Il Hapemans, and
will DO sold at the lowest prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30

upon The people Of Ottawa. for the of the public
SCHOOLS oil SAID city, Tor the year 1870 any of the
taxes required and instructed to be levied bv said
Board OF Education. save only the $40 go directed
to be levied by said law for the manen ance of the
pubic schools for the year ls.a"
Respectfully, X. n. WATERMAN, City Clerk.
The following bills were ordered paid:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30
Announcement.

JOSEPH PALMER the present Jsilor candidate for
county convention. '
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30
Reduced Rates.

The Exchange Hotel, at the corner Of Madison
ard Columbus streets, in this city, l.. w. Wade,
proprietor, is u good house and well kept in all
respects Until further orders the following
prices viii be charged:
Board aud lodging. per week ............S 81 90
Day board per week ....,.. ............. } 90
supper, lodlng and breakfast and team TO
hay NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1 %
Single meals Observation-Disclosures. s....... - cts
Single meals and team to hay ........... 30
Board, per day ................. Is
An excellent bar supplied with choiOe wines,
liquors and cigars is attached to the house; also
oommodious barn belonging to the premises
and all charges proportionatc to the foregoing
figures.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-30
NfM ADVERTISEMENTS.

1870 SPRING STYLES: 1870
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE REVE
SION or STUDIES.

An important subject brought up at
the meeting yesterday was the revision of
studies, upon which a cjmmittee appointed
to consider the matter made report. The
committee stated that the main object was to
avoid the system of mechanical cramming,
and in review of the distribution of studies
in the different school departments the de-
fects OF the system according, to the ideas of
the committee, were pointed ont. There is
no doubt whatever that in all our public
schools there is at present entirely too much
mere cfamming and too little real study The
teachers instead of giving instruction merely
hear recitations, and the minds of the chill
dren are oyertasked in acquiring an ill-digested
mass of facts about the value and application
of which they have no idea whatever. The
teachers are not altogether to blame for this,
because under the present system they are of
ascessity Obliged to hear recitations in the
manner they do, or they could not get
through with the daily routine laid out for
them, or make the kind of reports upon the
condition of their scholars that are required
Not the least of the evils, therefore, of the
cramming system is that it has tendency to
unfit the teachers for what ought to be the
real work of their profession, and to make
them merely hearers OF reeitations instead of
teachers in the proper acceptation Of the
term The consideration of the report made
by the Committee on this Revision of Studies
Was postponed until the next meeting of the
board, when we hope it win be discussed
with proper appreciation Of its Importance.
The snbjsst il one shat all demand u the
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22

BRoNCHIT1s-The usual symptoms OF this disease
are cough, soreness OF the lungs throat, Hoarse-
ness, difficulty OF breathing, hectic fever splitting
OF phlegm or matter, and sometimes blood. 1t is an
Inflammation OF the fine skin lining the inside of the
whole OF The wind tubes or air vessels which run
through every part OF the lungs. Jsyne's Expecto-
rant Immediately suppresses the cough, pain, In
iammation, fever, and difficulty of breathing pro-
duces free and easy expectoration, and effects
speedy cure. Sold by all druggists.
HANEs BROTHERS. PIANOS are elegant Christmas
presents We are selling scores.
GOULD & FISCHER,
No. e23 Chestnut street.
BRADBURY PIANOS, beautiful Christmas presents
GOULD & FISCHER.
MASON e. HANLIRs Cabinet Organs; standard OF
excellence throughout the world.
GOULD g. FISCHER.
STICK & Co. s PIANOS, used by artists everywhere
GOULD FISCHER,
No. 92S Chestnut street.
DUN YIyDiUs, YIvAMUs.-The Parkinson Caramel
Depot, No. 1909 Chestnut street. splendid assort-
ment OF rare, new, and delicious Confectionery,
Caramels, and Bonbons, pure and fcesh made cX-
pressly for the festive season.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22

"T give my hearty preference to the
Wilcox & Gibbs Silent Sewing Machine"
FANNY FERN.
"The weight of reliable evidence being
overwhelming for that of the Wilcox & Gibbs
Silent Sewing Machine, / decided upon it,
procured it. and am more than satisfied"
GRACE GREENWOOD.
"Ihave the Wheeler & Wilson, the Grover
& Baker, and the Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing
Machines in my family. use the Wilcox
& Gibbs most frequently, thinking it far
superior to eth er of the Others"
Mrs. HENRY WARD BEECHER.
" Ny wife would not accept a Sewing
Machine of any other patent as gift, if she
must receive it on condition of giving up the
REV. OLIVER CRANE,
Carbondale. Pa.
"The Wilcox & Gibbs is the only Sewing
Machine whose working is so sure and simple
that l could venture TO introduce it into
Syria" REV. A. T. PRATT,
Missionary American Board.
awe have used various Sewing Machines
within our family, but it is the unanimous
opinion of the household that the Wilcox
& Gibbs is the best of them ALL"
REV. J. S. HorME,
Brooklyn, NY
"For simplicity and mechanical accuracy
of construction, 1 have seen no Sewing
Machine equal to the Wilcox & Gibbs"
ENOCH LEWIS,
Ofthe Pennsylvania Central Il. r.
A correspondence OB the subject
of SeUing 1udchiReS is respectful
In solicited.
ID. s. EWING,
720 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22

members of the board great care aud earne st
delibeTation; and there is an opportunity for
them to make substantial improvements in
our system of public education that will in
crease the value of the schools Immensely.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22
WINTER CAPS.

A large and superior stock OF tasteful CAPS in
Otter, Seal and Astrachan, aud in tine limitations.
Also in Beaver Cloth, Plush, Cashmere, Velvet, and
SILK, proper for skating sleighing walking, horse
back riding railroading well as for party and
opera-going. Genuine SCOTCH GAPS in great
variety. Melton's celebrated London DRESS and
"DERBY" HATS, for which the undersigned is
agent.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22
n NoTICE r & .

f OyFRCoATs EIGHr DOLLARS.
OVFROn ATS EIaHT DOLLARS.
OyErCoATs, EIGHT DOLLARS.
MESS ALr-wOoI
MELTON
OyERCOATS,
REDUCED TO EIGuT DOLLARS,
70 CLOSE THEM our,
ny
BENNETT 4 Co,
TOWER HALL,
No. SIS MARKET STREET.
HALFWAY BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH STREETS,
Other goods in proportion,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-12-22
GROCERIES. gro.


CHRIST M AS.
SEASONABLE LUXURIES
For the Table for December a5,
is7O.
II. BRADFORD CLARKE
AT THE OLD STAND
BROAD AND WALNUT,
oGers very large and attractive stock OF the
Finest Fancy and Staple Good Things for the table
that can be found In the city.
Competition is pefied.
WHITE ALMERIA GRAPES, in the finest order,
35c. per pound, or pounds Tor 81.
FINEST DOUBLE CROWN RAISINs, in quarter
boxes, at 1926
FINEST SINGLE CROWN RAIsINs in quarter
boxes, at So.
Ps.-They Cannot he Purchased ut any other
Store for these Prices.
NEW GRENoBLE wALNUTS, FILBERTS.
PRINCESS PAPER-SHELL ALMONDS.
PECAN NUTS AND sHELLBARKs.
Citrop, Currants, and Cooking Raisins
OF the finest quality, Very Low.
Canned Fruits and Preserves.
CANNED VEGETABLES, OF THE BEST KNOWN
BRANDS
FIGS, VERY LARGE AND PERFECT
DELICIOUS PRUNES IN SMALL PACKAGES.
Large Fine Queen Olives.
BY the Gallon or Quart.
Jellies and Jams in variety.
The largest and finest quality OF
FLORIDA AND HAVANA ORANGES.
LADY APPLES.
To beautify the Christmas Tree and Dinner Table
DUCHESS AND BARTLETT PEARS
In Cans. The origlua Flavor perfectly Preserved.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-07-29
Never Cease to do Good.

What" exclaimed Telemachus, "must
we take so much pains to win the nflec-
tions of men who, perhaps, will never
give us their love-and to heap benefits
upon those who will only employ them to
our injury?" l....
1--WE must expect men to be ungrateful.
and yet 1t Is our duty Ia do them good
returned Mentor, In calm tone. mot
for their own sakes must we serve them,
but for the love Of God, who commands
It. The good that man does Is never
lost; If men forget It God will remember
and reward. Though the multitude be
ungr,teful. yet there are some who will
be affected by your virtues nay tho null
titndc itself. fickle and capricious rs It is,
never fails, sooner or later. to render Jus
tice to pure and disinterestcd virtues.
But would YOU prevent the ingratitude of
men? Then do not labor solely To make
them powerful, rich, formidable In arms.
happy in their pleasures. This glory.
this abundance, these pleasures. corrupt
them. It Is making them fatal present
offering them n delicious poison. But
apply yourself TO reform their manners,
and TO instill into their hearts Justice, sin
cerity, and fear of God, humanity, fideli-
ty. moderation and disintcrcstcdness. BY
making them good, you will prevent
them from being ungntelul. and confer
upon them virtue-a real blessing; and
virtue If 1t be genuine. viii forever At
tach them to him who instilied It into
their hearts. Thus by comforting virtue.
the real good upon men, you will do good
to yourself. and win havo nothing TO fear
from their ingratitndo. ."-ESnsloa. l,1uI
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-07-29
The Lords Prayer.

-, p,L ,.,I,,, 4,
Wncn inc e'aer DoI'h "a1 es .a..,il -
baitiniore. p,ous, uroane Siu gen'ieils', gn.,
Oh tnat eity nearing VI MS .';n Mo,I.,'' h;,',
power oi eiocnllon; ono uay 'h.'.eu ia,,;." n,,,
10 a,hher, aitnough MW,!s uep.o."s 'Sa'aa
the stage anu all the.tr,cai pe.'ct,unneIs' .S,s
a nse company SAT uoWn q. tno s"'.''' un,o'
anu on returning 10 ms ufawinH.; ,,n;.;
Que vi tncm askSu I'oo'h' a" , ,..
iavor 10 ihem all; 70 lepeu;, ;,,; ;nc loru =
frayer. iio s,gnined nis wnnnsness G ~, "
gratiy men, ana AL eyes wero n.ca upo''
MN. lie slowly ana reyerehuy Mose @
from ms chair, trembling WIN inc pur,
den oi two great conceptions; ne haa'
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-07-29

"WHAr I Know ADoUr FARxNG"-
AFTER GEEELY.-"Turnips should never
be pulled; 1t Injuries them. It Is better
to send boy up and let him shake tho
tree.
"'The g,iano Is fine bird. but great
care Is necessary In rearing II. Il shOuld
not be imported earlier than June or later
than September. In the winter Il should
be kept in u warm place, where II can
hatch out its young.
1T Is evident that we are to have =
backward season for grain. Therefore 1t
will be well for the farmer to begin set
ting out his corn-stalks and planting his
buckwheat cakes In July instead Of Au.
gust.
Concerning the pumpkin-Ihis berry
Is n lavorite with the natives Of the In.
terror of New England, who prefer Il to
the gooseberry for the making Of fruit
cake, and who likewise give Il tho prefer
ence over the raspberry ior feeding cows
as being more filling and rs fully satisfy
ing. The pumpkin Is the most esculent
of the orange family that will thrive In
the north. except the goarl and one or
two varieties OF the squash. But the
custom Of planting L In the front yard
with the shrubbery Is East going out Of
vogue, for 1t Is new generally conceded
that the pumpkin. rs shade tree. Is .
failure. .'...I
snow. rs the warm weather approach.
es, and tho ganders begin 70 spawn--'And
so on.-Mdrk ncuin. =" ''