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DIR. a. O.. OLEN
CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN.

565 State Street, the longest engaged and most -rs
cessful in the West, in the treatment of all P5t,t
Chronic amt Urinary diseases Of both sexes v m
out mercury. His skill a specialist IS uusJrlt.-
ed in Chicago any other city, having crt.-..I
twenty years to the study and treatmenroI alf PHI
WAITE DISEASES and NERVOUS DEBILITY H.
afflicted may consult him with an assurance eff p
lief. No matter who has failed tell him our priv.
troubles, he cures cases given up byolhcr- Scr..~
al weakness the result of early indisCrcti0us or
causes producing nervousness, blOtchcs pimp.s a,.
the face, aversion 10 society," impaired vision u-s D.,
memory, and manhood Is permanently cured J-s-
self evident that physician making a certain g..
of diseases his study and treating Thousands of g
yearly, must acquire greater skill in hi- sper.s.
than one in general practice. Many physicians Pc,
ognizing this fact, introduce patients to DR.. DIN IT,
treatment. All medicines prepared in his own JAIL.
oratory, and sent everywhere free from obser, e.r
Send stamp for circular
TRU Z MARRIAGE GUIDE,-Full informant %.
mental and physical incapaCity ,impedmcntr 10 t.4r
riage, etc. in scaled plain envelope. Price 5,r-
All female difficulties and Irregularities treated with
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VenIlOu- Consultation free and strictly confil,1..
Call on address DIR. A. q. OLIN sos State street
Chicago. III. Office hours from a. m to O. "a.
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J. Il. OSGOOD & CO.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
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Printers linking Rollers
80 Haw1ey ST., Boston.

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them Thousands have been restored to health that
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Price % cente per box. JOB MOSES, Proprie-
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Watch Buyers AtteztIen =!

These watches have Equilibrium escapements, chr0-
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These watches were awarded the Grand Prize AT
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err of Europe and America
4 full assortment constantly on hand for sale by
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To do this, the Seaweed Tonic and Man rake Pills
mGst be freely used to cleanse the stomas and liver
so that the Pulmonic Syrup ana the foe viii make
good blood.
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For Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
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breaking up colds, stopping coughs, removing I'M
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\ irw doses of these Powders VIII produce o won
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Price 25cts per package. or five for 81.
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Merchants generally
For sale by John Bengston. Rock Island.
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"NICTORIA REG1A, ac-
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grant and persistent odnr
for the handkerchief the
world ever produced.
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MEDICAL,
DR.. G.. BiGELOW.
CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN.

Has removed from 40. 179 South Clark street cor o.,
Monroe, TO No. 464 SOUTH STATE STREET, en-
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producing Nervousness, Aversion to Socie1v a,
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thousands of cases every year must have great,
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his MEDICAL TREATISE for ladies' and gentleIps1
Sent free TO any address in sealed envelope Consul
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Address all letters to DR.. c. BIGELOW No lI.l
state St Office hours from A Nj. 10 P N. Az
days p. NJ. to5.
n. Blades, send for descriptive circular ri,
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known. Sent to any address; enclose stamp
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Profession, and approved by all who use it, Ne
bother medicine he found for children and
aai- II Is iar superior 10 pills, being mild o. ac
u -aSaut 10 the taste and certain IL il results
II Is medicine thar shoCld be IN cvcry household
a good effects are sun 10 he experienced from the
very fIst dose lie; every fever and asar >uhjcct
give This trial
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OEELY'S STANDARD
y preparations are war
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liable.
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II II MATTHEWS. NJ D.
Granite Lake Co. Coloradn.

Messr-. j. LATHAM & CO.. Boston, II am auz-
ious to introduce the Cathariic Extract, a. # If
much approved hy those who have used H.
3-lid&wly W. H. WELLS, SouthOld. n. Y.
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IN MARRIED LADIES'

Iney are particularly 1uey Will IN Ftiofb
time bring on the monthly period with regularity
and although very powerful, contain nothing hurt
full to the constitution In all of Nervous and
Spinal Affections, Pains in the Back and Limbs,
Fatigue slight exertipn Palpitaton Of the Heart,
Mysteries and Whites, they will effect curC when
all other means have failed. The circulars around
each package give full directions and advice, or
will be sent free to all writing for them, sealed
from observation.
~ BIN all cases whore tho GENUINE cannot DO
obtained, One Dollar enclosed to the Sole Proprie-
tor, JOB MOSES, IS Cortlandt st., New York, will
insure a bottle OF the genuine, containing Fifty
Pills, by return mail. sccuTsly sealed from any
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"PoNADE on, the most
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dressing in America free
from inluriou Ingredients
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SHOW Ca seS

of every description. Ny price lists win guarau-
tee IL be fully l. per cent. below any other Manu-
factRrcr in the city, Live and lei live l. the
Word. send for price lists. 9-24dly
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''FLAvoETNG EXTRACT
Our Lemon and Vanilla
ara guaranteed strictly pure
and of great strength All
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"BDQJET ILLINOIS" Il
very fragrant and delicate
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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
More Gift Enterprise Swindles.

The gift enterprise swindlers of New
York, upon having their letters sent to
the dead-letter Office, have begun to use
the express lines in their business of
quilting. They have flooded the coun-
try with spurious certificates of much
the old pattern.
The majority of their circulals are
sent to the South and Southwest, but
thousands are sent over the Eastern
States The giving of false press re-
concentrations inspires confidence, and
the returns-in sums of five, six, or
seven iollars-are growing larger every
day. Some of these swindling concerns
receive thousands of dollars every day.
The New York Post Office detectives
say that the operators are old sawdust
swindlers, and have invested consider
able capital; but no letters are deliver
ed to them, except in isolated cases
whe' carriers have acted in collusion
for a share of the profits. Their plan
of sending ont the bait through the
mails, and hauling in the gudgeons by
express, is in full operation. So far as is
known the business is limited to four
men, and their profits are estimated at
500 each day.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
Destruction of a SLAYER.

"When steaming t. the southwark,
, along the Arabian coast, on our way to
Zanzibar to join the admiral, says the
report of an English officer of war
vessel, we sighted, off Cape Madraka, a
dhow, which on seeing us Immediately
began making for the shore. OF course
we gave chase, knowing what her game
was, and steaming as hard as we were
able; but we did not succeed in cutting
her off, and she beached, through a tre-
m endous surf, in the only sandy bay
near. We then saw some of the crew
land, and those left on board
Il rev the slaves overheard, while
tlOse on the shore, assisted
IL em to land as they were washed up.
A out $50 slaves were landed in this
N nner, and then the dhow broke up,
AID the slaves were conveyed in long
struggling line away toward the hills.
" lere they went and how they lived it
is impossible to imagine, as there is no
wa ter for twenty miles round, so far as
We know, and it is an uncommonly
tbiIsty-looking spot. The object of the
CT pain in wrecking his vessel in this
extraordinary manner.was to save as
much of his cargo of slaves as pos Ible,
though his chance of saving many was
very doubtful.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
How ii is Done,

\ New York paper gives this instance
of the way careless people are taken in
in that city. The same game is played
every day with success: A tall man.
about forty years old, with whiskers,.
beard, and moustaclle, called on Police
Superintendent Matsell and said that he
had been swindled ont of $40. In
Shandakin, Ulster county, he carries on
business as a chair maker, keeps saw
mill, and works farm. He comes to
New York about once month to fill
orders for chairs, and collects consider
able money. On Wednesday he arrived
here, transacted some business, and
took a room at hotel. In the evening
he made the acquaintance of a stylish
ly-dressed young man, who by adroit-
questioning learned that his name was
Hiram Whitney, and, in fact, all about
him. While walking down Broadway,
he was accosted by well-dressed man
with, "Why, is it possible, Whitney, my
dear fellow, how are you? when did you
arrive i'll town? Where are you staying?
How are they all in Shandakin? Come,
let's take adrnk." At length the two
arrived at 566 Broadway. The friend
said, "By the way, Whitney, I have
drawn prize of $40, and l want to go
up here and cash it." just walk up for
few minutes, then we can go to dinner,
and as | am in luck, I'll treat" Mr..
Whitney went up stairs, aud on enter
ing his friend put down dollar and
put his hand into bag when he drew
forty dollar prize. "Goodp' exclaimed
he, why, Whitney, my dear fellow, I
am in luck to-day" Come, try your
hand draw for me-" Whitney did
draw. and won prize of $500. "Why,
that is capital" said his friend. "Come,
now, make good stake. Put
down $40, and you may win a
large prize. Even if you lose,
WHY you wll still be a gamer of $160.
Whitney put down the money, and his
friend insisted on drawing for him. He
did draw, and won-a blank. "That's
bad" said he. II fear we can't dine
together, Whitney, as l have lost all my
money" SO saying he went out, but
Mr.. Whitney remained, as he says, re-
monstrating with the lottery dealer, but
could not influence him either to return
dollar of his own money or the $500
which he had won
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
4 Long Journey.

The Hartford Courant relates the fol-
lowing story: "a young man, resident
in this city, who was recently in a city
beyond the Mississippi, found himself
possessed of twenty-five cents and a
longing for home. Not being able to
raise any more funds, he stepped on
board train of cars bound for New
York. In time he was met by the con-
ductor, but was unable to pay him, and
was put off at the next station. Board
ing the first night train after that, he
took off his shoes, and when the con-
ductor questioned him his shoes were
not to be found. Being kind hearted,
the conductor let him ride until he
found them, which was not at once. In
this way and by other shifts the young
fellow actually reached New York last
week. He was almost starved to death,
having eaten nothing but few crackers
all the way. On this arrival here he
learned that funds to enable him to
come in the ordinary fashion, without
so many changes of trains, had been
sent to him.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
There's Danger In the Town.

Tbore John, hitch pobbin to tho pos, como
near mo and slt down;
yo,r mother wants to talk to you before you
drive to .o,n.
Az hairs are gray, soon shall bo ai rost within
the grave
M, lang will mother pilot you oor lifos tenn
pestuous wave,
1,,o watched DER you from infancy Ill now yen
are man.
.t1I have always loved you ns 4 mother only
can;
A. morning and at eyoning have prayed the
Gsd Of loyo
To bless and guido my darling boy to the bright
home above,
mothers eve is searching, John, old age
can ann its sight,
When watching oer an only child to see il he
does right;
And very lately have soen what has aroused
my fears
And made my pillow hard at night. and moist.
cnel Il with tears.
I've seen d light within yorr cyo, upon your
cheek a glow
That tol me you were on the road that leads to
shame and woe:
oJoAa don't turn your head away, and on my
counsel frovn,
s:sy more upon the dear old farm there's
danger in the town.
Remember what the poet says long years have
proved 1t true
Tia. satan finds some mischief stil for idle
hands to do"
Hyau live on in illcness, w..h those who love
the bowl.
YgD dig yourself drunkards grave, and
wreck your deathless soul.
yylr father. John. is growing old; his days
are nearly through
Oh be has labored very hard to save the farm
for YOU
Ra; it will go to ruin soon and poverty will
frowu,
lyon keep htohins Dobbin up to drive into
the town,
Your prospects for the future are very bright,
my son
Not many have your start in life when they are
tweuty-oue:
Your star that shines SO brightly now in dark
ness will decline,
iyou forget your mothers words, and tarry
at tie vine
Turn back my boy now in your youth; stay
by the dear lll farm
The Lord Of Hosts Will save you, with his pow
erful night arm
Net long will mother pilot you DER lfe's tenn
pestuous wave
Then light Asr pathway with your love, down
20 the silent grave.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
SUNSHINE IN THE HOUSE.
BY t. S. ARTHUR.

Take that home with you, dear, y
sal Mrs. Lewis, her manner half smi-
hing, half serious.
Take what home, Caddy?" And
Mr.. Lewis turned towards his wife,
curiousy.
Now, Mrs. Lewis had spoken from
the moments impulse. and already
partly regretted her remark.
Take what home?" repeated her
husband. 81 don't understand you. y
That smiling face you turned upon
Mr.. Edwards, whea you answered his
question just now"
Nr, Lewis slightly averted his head,
and walked on in silence. They had
called in at the store of Mr.. Edwards to
purchase few articles, and were now
on their way home. There was no smile
on The face of Mr.. Lewis now, but a
very grave expression instead-grave
almost to sternness. The words OF his
wife had taken him altogether by sur
Prise and, though spoken lightly, had
Jared upon his ears.
The truth was, Mr.. Lewis, like a
great many other men who have their
own cares and troubles, was in the
habit of bringing home sober, and,
too often, a clouded face. 1t was in
yam that his wife and children looked
mo that face for sunshine, or listened
10 his words for tones of cheerfulness.
Take that home with you, dear "
Mrs Lewis was already repenting this
suggestion, made on the moments i'm
pulse. Her husband was sensitive to a
lGult. He could not bear even an i'm
Pnel censure from his wife. Andso she
laa learned to be very guarded in this
particular.
Take that home with you, dear
An me- | wish the words had not been
sld. There will be darker clouds now,
ana gracious knows, they were dark
enough before! Why can't Mr. Lewis
Ieaye his cares and business behind him,
una let us see the old, pleasant, smiling
.9ce again. I thought this morning
-t ne had forgotten how to smile; but
~ T,se that he can smile, if he tries. All!
WY don't he try at home?"
% Mrs. Lewis talked to herself, as
ile moved along by the side of her hus-
la4d, who had not spoken word since
I,f reply to his query, "Take what
aoI aolne! Block after block was passed,
s.y, Gnu street after street was crossed, and
''il here there was silence between them.
vi course" said Mrs. Lewis, speak
lug lug IN her own thoughts. "Of course
hel tp offended. He won't bear q word
inon IRON me. might have known, before
o@i' naind' that talking out in this way would
Tny make things worse. Oh, dear!
81 Getting out of all heart?'
what then, Caddy?"
. Mrs. Lewis almost started at the
;ound OF her husbands voice, break
snY, s' Unexpectedly, upon her ear, in a
to,nIat what then ?" he repeated, turning
sb,.3d IbmardS her, and looking down into her
'Hyiy upturned face.
would send warmth and radi-
A. Ihrough the whole house," said
Mi. Lewis, her tones all a-tremble
with feeling.
1ou think SO po
tbiy know So Only try it, dear, for
'N,s one evening""
smii; iSn SO easy thing to put on a
onn.g r,ing lace, Caddy, whes thought is
oppressed with care
eAort uid not seem to require much
cinr ust now," said Mrs. Lewis, CLAN
Of o. up at her husband with something
afohnese in her look.
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The Hudson Bay Company.

The Hudson Bay Company had, in
an early day, nearly a monopoly Of the
trade of the northwestern section, and
they were as Independent of all the
arts of winning custom by obliging
manners as the French merchants in
the days Of Moliere. The store was
shut up three hours in the inside of
the day for dinner, and the customers
roasted in the sun outside until it
opened. A clerk throws the desired
goods at n purchaser and seizes his
money abruptly No wrapping paper
is furnished, but each customer brings
"A large colored handkerchief for tea,
another for sugar, and so on. Only one
quality of tea is sold; but that is good
a certain number of chests are opened
every morning. If they should be emp
tied by noon none will be opened until
the next morning, though some custom
ers may have come twenty miles to buy
tea.
The commerce Of the settlement in
that day was carried on by means of
carts, to which were hitched single oxen
or ponies The same carts are used now
on the hunt, These carts are made
WltIloil luttuI, tllt WHeSlS uTe urea WIN
deer-thongs. The long trains of sever
al hundred carts, with great cumbrous
wheels, are strangely gortesque. In the
winter this gives way to dog-sledges.
Such dogs Itrembled at sight of them,
until | found that they were not given
to biting. One man kept twenty-four
of thees monstrous dog horses.
In the olden time, before commun-
cation was opened through ST. Paul, the
mail reached the settlement just once
infix months, by way ofHudson's Bay.
One enthusiastic resident took the Lon
don Times, receiving it in half-yearly
installments, which he straight-way
spread out in heap, Oldest papers up
permost. Every morning he took off
just one paper, and thus kept up the
sensation of having fresh news every
day. He would lay down his paper in
the midst of battle and save the rest
until the next morning. He-was nearly
a year behind the world, but that did
not matter, The news was fresh to him.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19
France and Her Debt.

France has paid the last installment
of the enormous war indemnity to Ger
many, 200, 100000 francs-and her
territory is free. 1t was the 10th of
May, 1871, when the Treaty was signed
which provided for this indemnity.
Within thirty days after French author
ity was restored in Paris, the payment
of 500, 100000 francs was stipulated.
During the year 1871, thousand mil
lsns more were required. May 1, 1872,
required another five hundred millions.
The last 1900, 900, 900 francs remained
payable May 2, 1874! Now, eight
months before the debt is due, the
whole debt is paid. France, fresh from
wasting war. has gathered up from
the boarded wealth of her people this
vast sum of 81, 900, 600, ,000-equal to
half of the United States National Debt.
She has done it within two years and
quarter.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-19

parted with her husband on the next
morning. He kissed her, but did not
promise. The smiles were kept, how
ever, and evening saw them though
not for tho outside world. Other, and
many evenings saw the same cheerful
smiles, aud the same happy home. And
was not Mr.. lie Wis better and happier
man? OF course he was. And so would
all men be, if they would take home
with them the smiling aspect they so
often exhibit, as they meet their fellow
men in business intercourse, or ex-
change words in passing compliments.
Take your smiles and cheerful words
home with you, husbands, fathers, and
brothers. Your hearts are cold and
dark without them.