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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-08

and studied the rest of the time. You dom,
know how much better Il seemed than loafine
for yeu never loafed. II
"well, I don't now, do I, darlinga When
got to spelling-really got to study, it seem
ed 80 nice. Something new-something new
| every day-something new, instead of the
same old loaf-the same thing day after day
looking into beer glass for wsrk.
I'm all right now. Your advice was coed
when you said: ~
"'rd find work if some body would give il
to me. I'd look outside rather than inside Of
some drinking resort for it. And when 1 had
no work, I'd study and fit myself for work
which would pay better, so if had less OF it
I'd have moro pay and an easier time
"That's what You said or about it. When
you went out wrote it down with lead pen
Gil on the margin Of leaf in the Bible-just
where opened it. Wait q moment-here is
the book-here wrote it down, on the page
Commencing by accident, at this verse, see
CSC If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet
the edge, then must he put more strength ;
but wisdom is profitable to direct
"That Is what it says-right where began
to write, the tenth verse Of the tenth chapter
Of Ecclesiasties. Singular, wasn't it.
Well-I worked and studied, and studied
onN WotACNs N1AO VoS JuoV 40 SOOA W inc 10
she could be-she always said it would be all
right If I'd only stick to it, and stuck like a
good fellow. It was so much better resisting
with her than at any other place, where fell
low isn't welcome if he don't have money to
pay for it. I could do more resisting with her
in half an hour than there all nlght-or til.
midnight. could talk with her about our
affairs instead of with Others about nobody's
affairs, and didn't have to pay so much for it.
could sit dewn beside her-hold one of her
hands in mine-read to her while she fixed
things or .sewed-then when work was done
we could put our heads on one pillow, while
the little ones had theirs on the other, and
sleep As soundly. It was better than spend.
ing all one had to have "A headache and q
mean tasting mouth, and an empty pocket
the next day. ........ .....r.
Yes-we are pretty we'll fixed now. We
own this house and lot--all paid for, and
have some money in the bank. And four
children now--all doing we'll. make in my
business about two thousand dollars . year
and it is increasing steadily. know how so
much better than then g-~Fr m P -gr~ r---
Come in again, before you 60 on your jour-
ney. You are always welcome here, cause
you never sermonized me and made out that
you was better than everybody else. You
just said what you would do-rve tried it, and
it's the best way. Come and see us-not on
Sunday, for then we read and visit and go to
church, and rest, but at any other day from
Mendaymorniug till Saturday Night "BRIcK"
PONEROY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-08
Tyndall on the Purity OF Water.

-
Our readers will remember the interest excit.
ed during tho past year by q lecture given by
Professor Tyndall before the Royal Institution
upon Dust and Disease, in which he presented
soma startling facts % to the inpurity of the at
mosphere, and made some important suggestions
as to the method of improving the quality of the
air We breathe.
Tho Professor had lately delivered lecture
upon the color Of water, and tho scattering of
light in water aud in air, which will probably be
of equal practical value with that first referred
to. His subject was illustrated, as before, by
passing beam of light through tho liquid in q
darkened room, by means of which the existence
Of the minute PARTICLES of impurity can be readily
detected. SAL ft 49,
Lately engaged as one of the savans of the
eclipse EXPEDITION, he embraced the opportunity
to gather samples OF water in various localities
and at different depths, and these were secured
and sealed up with the utmost care, as to avoid
the possibility of the introduction of any add.
tioual impurities. In the case of all the speoi.
mems of water obtained within few miles of
the shore the beam of light revealed more OF less
impurity; and it was only in the indigo water
OF the sea (as distinguished from the green that
he found decided reduction of the amount of
foreign ingredients. Ho assures as that the pre-.
valence of one or the other of these tnts in sea.
water is always expressive of greater or less de-.
gree OF parity, as depending upon suspended
matter. He advises the use Of an experiment
similar to that referred to for determining the
purity Of water OF any kind, especially that used
for drinking, as, not withstanding fltering
through porous paper, and even through char.
coal alter, there may be left in suspension matter
almost too fine for detection by the microscope,
and yet very clearly indicated by the beam of
light
He stated stated in his lecture that the purest
water that he was able to find was obtained by
melting block of pure ice, but that even this
required extreme caution to insure success. He
called attention to the remarkable purity Of the
water from the chalk districts of England, and
remarked that but for the hardness of the water,
or the amount Of carbonate of lime held in solo.
ton. it would be the most desirable for drinking
purposes He said, however, that at Canterbury
and elsewhere the water is subjected to special
preparation that causes deposit Of the lime.
This is accomplished by adding clear prepared
lime.water to the chalk water, thereby causing a
precipitate of carbonate of limo to the bottom of
the reservoir. By this means the percentage of
this salt III the water is reduced from II to 3,
leaving q water of extraordinary beauty and
purity.-Harper for July.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-08

he talked with us since the sun went down.
as two Of US, earnest workers. called TO see
now Jared the man of then, his wife and little
ones.
come Income right in-right into the
Parior. You are Welcome-eycn as Saturday
Night is welcome. Here, good wife, he is Al,
ola friend come to see us again. Come in
Call IN the little ones. BE seated there-there
by the open window--thc coolest place in the
room. How do You get alongg Quite we'll
Judge, from what the papers say. | read all
about it, and said, Good ~ Times have
changed, haven't they? Yes. indeed. Per-
haps you wonder why he and | are such
friends. And j so much the older. He will
tell you some time--l can't now-haye too
much else to talk about
Yes, this is my home. Bought and paid
Tor. she don't have to make pants now for
fity cents a par-that time has gone by, I
did rs you told me to. All winter. while work
was scarce, and only here and there an odd
job to do, l worked when had work, and
spent the balance of the time in STUDYING.
Yes; | did. And she helped me- I got to
like it. 1t was something new. taugh the
children-she taught me--we taught each
other.
~ never spent another dollar in u saloon
never. The cold | caught that night-thot
night, you know, when first knew yOu-last.
ed me all winter. worked when / could
sawed wood for Anderson and Dean and you,
and done odd jobs when could get them,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

RATTLTEG CocK-MAS.--O Tuesday after
noon last and late into the night of that day,
and on Wednesday, the greatest chicken dis
pute ever seen IN these parts, occurred in this
city. II is said that not less than one hundred
game cocks were here, from divers places, and
we noticed cock-fghiers and large congrega-
ton Of professional and amateur sporismen,
from Cincinnati, Columbus, Zanesvile, Lam
caster, Chilicoibe, Logan, Nelsonyille and else
where on hand to witness the tournament.
All the old boys aud the nobby young ones,
in fact, were 10 attendance. In the rear Of the
National House block was constructed a cock
pit, rude amphitheatrc, with raised seats,
commanding II view Of the ring, in which
icathered gladiators fought their duels a cut
rance The premises were redolent of gallina-
ceous music. Imprisoned cocks on one side
dcfantly cockadoo1led at other cocks. Every
thing seemed to indicate the character OF tho
place. High cocbalorums talked feathers by
the yard, cocktails were the popular refresh
ment, and everybody was cock-a-loop 10 anti
cipation of the sport. Yet all were quiet and
orderly.
Our reporter witnessed but two battles,
which seemed perfectly fair The first, COM
bat between Clreleyille bird and Chillicotbe
bird, was short, sharp and decisive. Both
were good fighters, and plueky, bat the Chilli
cothe bird came off victor, leaving his antago-
mist numbered with the dead. The next was
q ratiling fight between Lancaster and Chilli
cOthe birds This was furious encounter.
1t was give and take fly for fly, buckle for
buckle The Lancaster bird was finally disa-
bled, but did not yield until entirely blind and
exhausted. There were forty matches in all.
Betting was lively, and many bits Of green pa
per changed hands during the main - Circle
vile OHM Democrat, Of Jan'y 81.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

Her complexion is fair, her eyes black, and
very dark hair. Harry is very tall with brown
hair and eyes, his face looks as If it had been
exposed TO the weather
The marriage VOWS are over and May is
about to go to her opn home this time.
We will leave them to their happiness for a
year or two, and see what has become Of Mrs.
Culbert's father. After receiving his daugh-
ter's letter, II seemed as IL nothing buttrouble
was in store for him. The bank failed then
his wife died, and he was left alone in the win
ter Of life. Then was the time when he wished
for his daughter. Being unable % do hard
work, he tried to obtain n situation as clerk
but no one would employ him, for he was too
old SO he was thrown upon the charity Of the
world. After trying in many stores, he came
to Harry Cation. He asked for a place, but
Harry refused him and the old man burst iu-
to tears. Mr. Caton was moved to pity and
asked him to take n seat. When three clock
came, the merchant invited him home to din
ner. The old gentleman readily accepted the
invitation. May met her husband at the door.
When the old man saw her he said :" Is that
my daughter Impossible She is too young
for her." He asked May her mothers name,
and she replied " Carrie gilbert" lie cried,
'My child My child -
May was surprised--shc did not know what
to say. While at dinner he asked when her
father died. and how they had lived snce2
| When she had finished, he exclaimed Gear
rie and her child to suffer so What wretch
| was -
| He told May ha was her grandfather, and
how he had treated her parents. She thought,
now Is he suffering what we did Shall help
him or not2 Her good feelings conquered, and.
placing her arms around his neck, she told
him, he should never want while they had
home and plenty. The old man was astonsh-
ed. "Can you treat me so kindly, when
refused to give bread to your mother and your"
She replied Vengeance is mine--I will re-
pay, saith the Lord"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

AN INCIDENT ON THE PACIFIC EXPRESS TRAM
BETWEEN COLUMBUS AND pITTsBURe The Pa
cifc express train on the Pan Handle Railroad
left the Columbus Depot on Friday evening
last, at eight O. clock, under the charge of Con-
duetor Drury. Nothing transpired TO disturb
the nonotony of the conductors call on drow-
sy passengers for tickets, gentlemen" until
the train was between Dennison and Steuben-
vile. Then he was notified that lady pas
senger desired his presence. He found tho
lady evidently in some trouble and embarrass-
ment. To his affirmative response to the
query whether he was n married man, the lady
stated that she was on her way from Cincin-
natl to meet her husband in New York, and
that crisis was impending involving .lc sF-
safance OF an ADDITIONAL passenger This
tailed the conductor of e5grse bnt with 4
leart as big as an elephant be set 20 work 10
make tho lady comfortable All tire passsu-
gers were hastily shutlied mo another car, and
such female assistance as could be procured on
the train was brought into reqnisition. In q
brief time the little stranger--a fine, bouncing
girl is the phrase-put IN an appearance, and
The conductor congratulated himself on his
happy escape from dilemma With q heart
Overlooking with sympathy, he arranged an
impromptu wardrobe for the very young lady
from his own Undertaking. II was not ex-
actly in the style Of those infant outfits" ad-
yertised in the New York papers, yet it served
good purpose.
But this was not all The train left Steuben-
vile on time and was soon laundering through
and around the hills Of West Virginia, when
the conductor received another shock. This
time il was ga fine bouncing boy" Twins,
by love One a Buckeye and the other Pam
handler. The remainder Of Drury's linen
went TO start the little fellow on his Journey
through the world Then, for fear Of what
MIGHT hauppu tad nj
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10
Get Your Spectacles and Eye
Glasses at GLENN'S!

-- FINE ASSORTMENT OF
~ SPECTACLES, EYE GLASS
ES, JEWELRY and CLOCKS, just received.
W. d. GLENN,
1870 Bridge Street,
nov ll-tfn Georgetown, d. G.
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Boarders Wanted.

NENTLEMEN, or School Boys and Girls,
VI wishing BOARD, in private house, can
De accommodated at Mrs. EHNA B. WILLfAHs' +,
Rockville, Nd, sep 23-emn E
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

WEATHER WARsfsG British Board OF
Trade has published for the benefit Of seafariDg
meR ths following remarks on the appearance
Of the sky A rosy sunset presages fair weather,
and bright yellowisb sky ia the evening indi-
Gates wind, and a pale yellow wet weather. A
neutral gray is a favorable sign Of the evening.
and an uhfayorable one in the morning. IL
the forms Of the clouds are soft, underlined and
4eathery, the weather will be fine; but if the
edges are hard, sharp and well defined. il viii
be foul Any deep, unusual lines bounding
the cIouds beiokens wind or rain, while quiet
and delicate tints bespeak fair weather.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

Fall and Winter Goods,
which | design selling on the most reasona-.
BILE terms.
At this age of progress and rivalry, it be-
comes necessary that shall adopt the poll
cies of the times, in order to compete with
the enterprise of the day; therefore | have
adopted the policy
C,HSH, OR SHORT CREDIT;
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CHAS. w. NICHOLS,

HOUSE-CARPENTER & BUILDER, will
IL furnish Plans and Specifications and
EXECUTE ALL WORK in any style or fin
ish persons may desire.
Ny experience, in both city and country
building, warrant me in saying to all persons
wishing good house, either dwelling or out
building, that | am prepared to execute it,
either by contract or otherwise, in the best
manner for durability and style of finish, and
secure the entire satisfaction of all persons ia
voring me with their patronage.
Iss~ Communications addressed to me at
Norbeek P. o., will be promptly attended to.
CHAS. W. NICHOLS.
SOAP STONE, of the best quality for fire.
places, furnished to order. jan l3-ly
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1)oetifal.
IN SCHOOL DAYS.
ny j. q. wn1rrIrR.

BY j. G.. WHITTIER.
Still sits the school-house by the road,
A ragged beggar summing;
Around it still the snmachs grow,
And black cherry vines are running.
Within the masters desk is seen,
Deep SCARED by raps official;
The varying floor, the battered seats,
The jack-knlfe carved initial.
The charcoal frescocs on its walls;
Its DOORS worn sill betraying
The feet that, creeping slow to school,
Went storming out to playing
Long years ago q wiracrs sun
Sitonc DER lsslt sesffug, > 4
Lit up its western window panes,
And low caves icy fretting.
1t touched the tangled golden curls,
And brown eyes full of grieving,
OF one who still her steps delay ed
When all the school were leaving.
For neatN stood the little boy
Her childish favor singled,
His cap pulled low upon a lace
Where pride and shame were mingled.
Pushing with restless feet the snow
To right and left he fingered,
As restlessly her tiny hands
The blue-checked apron fingered.
He saw her lift her eyes; he felt
The soft hands light caressing,
And heard the trembling of her voice,
AS if a fault confessing.
"pm sorry that spet the word;
hate TO go above you,
Because"-the brown eyes lower fell
Because, you see, love you ~
Still memory to gray-haired man
That sweet child is showing:
Dear girl the grasses on her grave
Have forty years been growing
Heslives to learn, in life's hard school,
How few who pass above him
Lament their triumph and his loss
Like her-because they love him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1871-02-10

POINTS OF EXCELLENCE:
Beauty and elasticity Of stitch.
Perfection and simplicity of machinery.
Using both threads directly from the spools.
No fastening of sean. By hand, and no waste
of thread.
Wide range of application without change
of adjustment.
The seam retains its beauty and 6rmnes after
washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds Of work done by
other Sewing Machines, these machines exc
cute the most beautiful and permanent EN-
BR0IDERY and Ornamental Work.
Gy- Don't fail to Examine their merits be-
fore buying any .ail-g
B. 3 .kis, agent,
Sol Market Space, cor, 9Th Street,
sep 3O-tfn Washington, D. G.
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NOTICE..

HAVING rented the Mil of VIM E. Nun
III caster, on Rock Greek, am prepared, at
all times, to grind Wheat, Corn, Buckwheat
or Rye, in the best manner
Attached is a good SAW MILL, and / am
prepared to manufacture Lumber Of every de-
scription at short notice and on liberal terms
nov ll-tfn WIN. 7. GLOYD.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
A LEX. DADE.

| ~ LICENSED AUCTIONEER.
va. Letters addressed to him, at Pooles-
vile, Nd, OH business, will receive prompt at
tention. mar loft
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LARGE STOCK OF
FALL & WINTER DRY GOODS
NOW OPENs

TIME LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE
ASSORTMENT we have ever offered our
customers:
Superior Black Silks; Irish Poplins, black
and colorcd
Empress Cloths; French Merinoes, from IS
cents up
Plaid Poplins; Plaid Serges; Cold Alpacas
Merino Reps; Mohair Lustres Tycoon Reps
The best printed Delanes, at ls3 cents
Velvets, black and colored
An immense stock Of the best makes of AL
PACAS. including the celebrated
BUFFALO BRAND BLACK ALPACAS, at
ali prices
Also, the BEAVER BRAND OF SILK, fin
ished fast black
Pure Mohair Alpacas, and the Sable Brand
Diamond Lustre Turkish Brilliantines, of the
finest Goats hair
MOURNING DRESS GOODS, of all kinds,
best makes and cheap
Calicoes at 81 8, 10 and I2} cents
Bleached and Brown Muslins
Irish Linens, very cheap
Extra heavy brown Muslins I'D wide, at l23c
Bleached do do do
Shcetings Pillow Cottons
Ginghams, good quality, at l29
100 Pieces Flannes, white, red, and yellow
Opera Flannels; Superior Family Blankets,
very cheap
DamaslS Table Linens, Towels and Napkins
Bed Spreads, Marseiles Quilts
Feather-Proof Bedtickings
Canton Flannels, good article for l21, very
heavy % cents
Gloves and Hosiery Of all kinds
Coats genuine Spool Cotton, cents
Joseph's celebrated Kid Gloves 81 90
Hoop Skirts Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
at6l, 10, l21 Is, 20, %, up to 81 so
Corsets, 624, s74, 81 90, up to So 90
Ladies and Gents Under Vests
Linen Shirt-fronts, Thread Laces, Edgings
EmbroideIies and Collars
Elegant plain and Roman plaid Sash Ribbons
Large stock Of Shawls and Cloaks
Waterproof Cloaking, black and fancy cold
LOG pieces Cloths, Cassimers, and Cassinets,
from 37@ up
Virginia Full Cloths, and Kerseys.
Ze1- Our Goods have all been purchased
for cash, in the New York and Baltimore
Markets, and will be sold atthe very lowest
prices. We invite an examination of our
Stock, promising GOOD BARGAINS to all
who may favor us with call
BENJAMIN MILLER,
I0I BRIDGE STREET,
oct 7--tf Georgetown, d. G.
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CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST.

OnCAE hD LIE ChEAfE01
1t is the only place at which cash buyers
can get the advantage Of their cash--where
they will not have to support the credit of
their slow paying friends; and the only way
in which TO compete with our city friends,
which | shall endeavor to do, by strictly adj
herring to my business policy Of CASH, or
SHORT CREDIT, 10 prompt paying custom-
erS. My Stock consists in part Of
DRY GOODS, of every description, land
at short protit)
NOTIONS, a large assortment, ION same
terms,
GROCERIES, very cheap,
HATS, latest styles, and large assortment,
BOOTS & SHOES. in large variety, and
very cheap, -
A large assortment of Ladies' and Chill
dren's FURS.
Saddlery, Cfockeryware,
Cutlery, Tinware,
Glassware, Woodenware,
In fact, everything usually kept In we'll
regulated country store.
All sold upon the same principle of--Short
Proffs and Short Credits, or Cdsh
Zcss- All Goods are plainly marked, and
sold at ONE PRICE ONLY
RE- All Bills will be promptly presented
"T BUTTER %TEi EGGS. u n, WOOL, BA-
CON & LARD, taken ia e5change for Goods,
at the highest market prices.
invite all my friends to give me call.
will gladly show my goods,
&sG-I am not selling for cost, but upon q
very short profit.
s. D. HIGGINS,
oct 21-tf Rockville, Nd.
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JAMES w. BOSWELL.

81 LICENSED AUCTIONEER,
Rockville, Md.
W.. viii attend to sales in any part Of the
county, and his terms will be such as cannot
fail to please. All orders addressed to him, at
Rockville, Jamestown, or Poolesvillc, will be
promptly attended to. dec lift