The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-06-11

ana liver acc TAINTED WIN ijr. IlOoIlinu rcfUc-
dies which he ascertained could be had of any
druggist.
Admiral Not.
From the San Francisco Bulletin. May as.
Yesterday afternoon, p. T. Barnum held pri-
vate levee in the parlors Of the Cosmopolitan no.
tel, at which they were about 80 invited guests.
They repaired to the hotel with visions filled
with woody horses and other great living Won
derS. What had Barnum found: Was it a sea
lion, or whale, if so how much? On entering
the door the first object that met the vision was
the renowned Snowman, who stood with form
erect, while a peculiar showmsnic smile lighted
up his good-natured face. Rubbing his hands
together in ecstacy Of delight, he remained with
his eyes fixed upon spot in the carpet some
distance from his feet. Suddenly he aroused
himself from his revery, and called out in his
old familiar style: Admiral Dot, come here
and make q bow to the ladies' be careful and
don't step on any one; that's nice bow; now
shake hands; splendid now, Ad.
miral tell the ladies how old you are"
Admiral Dot-Twelve years old, ladies.
Barnum-What is your height?
Admiral Dot-Twenty.five inches in nv boots
sir kicking up patent leather three inches in
length.
Barnum-Ha, ha, ha-How much do you
weigh?
Admiral Dot-Fifteen pounds, sir.
Barnum-Where were you born:
Admiral Dot-In San Francisco.
Here everyday stared at each other, and d
chorus came up from the ladies: saint be
sweet" There, at Barnums feet, stood Dot
in reality, dressed in full Admirsl's suit eff.
teen inches in height"-yes, that was 80, the top
Of his head was just above Harnum's knee
Admiral Dots real name il Leopold Kahn.
He was born on Telegraph Hill, in this city.
His father, Gabriel Kahn, il q German tesmster
in this city, and for the last eight years has
been known as "Gabe, the cartmsu." He 10
quite stout and healthy, and weighs ESQ pounds
HIS mother weighs 1875 pounds. Mr.. Kahn Gays
Admiral Dot was a fair sized bsby when born.
resided at 5l3 Union street, between Dupont
and Stocton, for the last six years. They have
kept the boy from the pnblio eye until now, al.
though many OF the neighbors have seen him.
He moved from this city to Sacramento about
nine years ago. where he carried on the business
of teaming. The great food at that place in
duced him to return TO San Francisco. "Admi.
raj Dot" will start with his parents on the
next steamer, and will be exhibited in Woods
museum.
While he remains in this city he will be ex-
hibited i'll Woodward's gardens will be seen
b. announcement in another column.
A FAMILY SuITOR.-A very pretty Oakland
GIRL not over eightee years OF age, brought suit
for breach of promise against young merchant
who had changed his mind and taken richer
bride.
The trial came on, and the girls mother, a fat,
red.faced old dame, was present in the bar, to
give moral effect to tho recital Of her daughters
| wrongs .... ... ... ...
The counsel for the plaintiff, in cumming up,
descanted at length and with moving pathos up.
on ''the euormity of the defendants guilt u
creeping into the bosom of this family" here the
! ola lady pinned her shawl closer, "and deceiv-
ing md Disappointing this fair girl"
| Here the cradle mother could contain her.
sci! no longer, but with gushing tears exclaimed !:
"He deceived II, all, gentlemen Me and all
the re>t--rne and all the rest"
Tie effect was magical, but not just what the
old lady e@pectad hditor's Drorer !" Horper's
nrsrRoYl;G 9r,-Mrs.--Thc Baltimore Levd
er suggests the following method for getting
rid of stumpa without making a large hole in
the ground:
| 1--WE have heard OF two methods OF getting
rid Of stumps, which, as they appear feasible
and inexpensive. we hope some reader will
try and report upon. Bore with a two inch
anger to the heart of the stump; fill the cavl
ty thus made with sulphurc acid or will
crude oil of petroleum. In the first case the
acid becomes the destructive agent within a
few months; in the latter, when the stump
becomes saturated with the oil it is fired, and
will then burn out to the last particle, like 8
! candle.
\ letter received from San Francisco recent
ly says There will he short crop o
wheat this year. In many sections the crcI
is a total failure. have Just returned from 9
trip, in which had good opportunity o
Judging. The western part OF San JoaquiE
Valley is q total failure, as far as wheat is con
cerned, aud the farmers are cutting their crol
of hay. Some have turned their stock upon
it, failing even to get hay crop. livermor'
Valley, Sne of the garden spots of the state, /.
also n failure, rs also the crops in Contra Cos
ta Santa Clara and Ameda have full crops
as also Tolano county; but, taken US whole
| do not think there will he found to exceed
one.third Of a crop.
A fumily in Florida lost their little boy. and
thoy advertised for him in the daily paper. Thai
very afternoon I'm alligator crawled up out Of thu
swamp and died on the front door STEP In hi,
stomach were found handful Of red hair, somt
bone buttons, glass alley, brass barreled pis
tol, Sunday shool book, and pair Of CHECK
pants. The advertisement did the BUSINESS,
least 40 the editor says. It's Of no use for any
alligator that has committed crime to defy thu
power Of free press! The editor says he will
ictoh them right up out Of the bottom Of the Pc
ci6c Ocean, il Il Ia necessary.