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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04
pRTIES

The Association offers the following prizes, to
be awarded at the Kendall County Agricultural
Fair of 1874 for Colts sired by their Horses:
For the best Colt sired by PANIC, 500 cash and
the service of the Horse.
For the best Colt sired by REVENGE, out of Il
thoroughbred Mare, provided there are three en-
tries, 500 cash; the hest out of Il common Mare,
$50 cash; and service of the Horse.
For the best Colt sired by YoUNG LION, $25 in
cash and the service of the Horse
For the best Colt sired by You've SCOTLAND,
$40 cash and the service Of the Horse.
NcJa6eTS Of tie association not ailO,ntd to COM
pete for tie dbo,e prizes.
: Plano, H. May 18th. lS73-ti
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04
REVENGE
> Thoroughbred, Golden Sorrel. Ii hands high;
for breeding and form hc has not an equal in this

rhoroughbrcd Il Golden Sorrc. Ii hands high
for breeding and form lac has not an equal in this
country.
Observation-Disclosures by imported Monarch. st dam,
Fashion by imported Trustee ID dam Onnvts O Blue, by
Sir Charles; 81 dam Reality, by SIR Archy; lhdam, by i'm
ported Medley 9Th dam by imported sentinel Gh dam by
Mars anthony ,th dam by imported Janus; 9Th dam by
imported Monkey 9TH dam by imported silver Eye; 10Th
dam by Spanker .
winning 81 out OF 81 races, q Of which were four mile race
Ike she lost she out O condition. being beaten In
much slower time than the lowes she made in her winning
races. the pedigree of Revenge and Fashion In HFHSe
IjaeItctlIi StHd BOOk, p 1851
Monarch, by imported Iam, bred by Ills Majesty King
William ", AT Hampton Court and importedby COL ade
Iamp OF South Carolina lst dam. Imported Dephne,
by Whlskers "a dam, My Lady by Gomns "a dam the
CoOncrs dam, by Delpne it DAM Triple Cyder, by King
Fergus 9Th dam sylvia by Young Marske; Oh dan Fer
rett hy brother to Sylvia Ilh dam by ieguus Sh dam
by Lord Mortcn's Arabian 9h dam by MNbnry; iOh dam
by MusO Bay Barb llih damb Bay BOlon 18TH dam by
COneyskn 18Th dam by Hulton's Grey Barb lth dam by
Bycrly's Turk; lith dam by BUSTER
Monarch many races ana never lost heat OF race
(SCe HIAce'N IMletLc0N sud NOOh, p So
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

Sam" said darkcy to his ebony brother
q" how am it dat dis yaa telegraf carries dc
news froo Gem wrcs?" We'll, Caesar, now
s'posc dar am dog free miles long" "Neb
Der wasluch big dog don b'lieb datn
" IoH Jess wait minnit; Is only illustatin'
you stupid Niger Now, dis yaa dog, you
see jess puts his front fleets on de Hoboker
sho, and he puts his behind fleets on de New
York sho" "Ycsscr" Now, spose you
walk on dis yaa dogs tail in New York
" Yesser." Hell bark, won't he?' Yes
ser" We'll where will that dog bark 2
"In Hoboken, | calC'late Dat am Jest it
You walk on de dogs tail in New York, and
he bark in Hoboken; an OATS de way dc
telegraph works" "Iesser; dasso-dasso
Iou's right, by golly."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

WHAT THEY STOOD FoR.-The Ttu.ville
HoaN remarks: A young lady whose "pa
struck lie" a few years ago, and who has
since been al u boarding school, recently re
turned, and "a party was given for her benefit
Upon the bottom of her invitation cards she
caused to be inscribed, r. S, V. p, and one
WAS sent TO an illitcrate rich fellow, who had
also made his money by boring, He did moi
go, but sent card with the letterc d. 5. c. c
Meeting him in the street, she asked him
what the letters meant. Tell me first what
yours mean" "Oh, mine are French for Re
spond, if you cannot accept" well, mine
are English for d-n sorry can't come"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

An absent-minded smoker named Yancy
undertook to whisper something of impOr
lance in the ear of old Mr.. Reynolds, Satur
day, but in his observation-disclosures neglected
to remove his cigar, the fire end OF which
was driven right into the old gentleman
car. Mr.. Reynolds jumped straight up in
the air about six feet, and on coming down
Yancy picked himself up, and started foI
home, declaring in a rage that he'd he hang
ed before he'd tell old Reynolds what he was
going to.-DdlJtyY Ners.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04
TIL H PIANO
BREEDING ASSOCIATION
Announces the following
Valuable Stations I.s Service
During the Season Of 1873 at the
Barn Of l.. Steward, Plano, Ill.
PANIC

4 beautiful Bay eight years old, l6}l hands high,
weighs 1850 lbs. Can trot better than 2.4O when
in condition. For form, style and way of going,
is second to none.
PEDIGREE.-PanicI Is by MCGregors Warrior; hs dam
bv Backwosd, halt sister to the dam of Toronto Chci
MctiregOrs Warrior was by Old Royal George; his dam
was an Imported mare, supposed 10 be thorOughbrcd.
Panic has proved himself trottcr gcter, having sired
Of the best Troug Cols In Canada, one OF item hay
Ing trOtted better than 3 10 as a four year ola,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

THAT seat is engaged =" said pretty young
maid as entered car one day.
"TO whOm:'
A young gentleman she poutingly said
Then where is his baggage, pray:'
Her ruby lips opened like rosebuds IN
spring; her face in deep bushes was dyed;
as. muttering Grossly
You hateful old thing, Why I'm his
baggage
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04
The Terms are as follows:

PANIC.-$1OO 10 insure, SO Tor the season
$50 for single leap.
REVENGE.-SiOO to insure Thoroughbred
mares $50 to insure common bred mares.
YOUNG LION.-S25 to insure.
YOUNG SCOTLAND.--SiO to insure.
Pasture Furnished for NareS from diStaace. dc
cidentS 0lN StrauinY At OlrhcrN, risk.
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YOUNG SCOTLAND

An imported Clydcsdale, beautiful Brown, four
years Old, stands NJ hands high, weighs 1900
lbs when in good flesh, has great bone and good
action and for draft stallion has 10 superior in
this country or any other.
PEDIGREE.-YOung Scotland, sired by Old
Scotland his dam, pure ClydcSdalc mare
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

Enthusiastic PcdCs;rian-"A Am | on the
right road for Stratford-Sbakespearc's town
YOU know: You've often heard OF Shakes
pcsre?" Intelligent British rustic. Ices ;
be YOU heg"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

Why are school-boys like postage stamps =
Because they have To be licked before they
will stick 10 their letters
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

In Sweden a man who gets drunk four
times is deprived Of his vote. In this cous-
try drunken man often votes four times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-10-04

sam, why am de dogs de most intelligent
folks in the world 80" Because dey nose
eberytin.."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13


The Council met yesterday at O'Clock; Mr..
VIM. stckney tpresidenp In the chair. Prayer
by Rev. Or. Parker.
House bill No. o, for the relief Of p. II. Rein
hart, read a second time and referred to the
Committee on Claims.
The following bills were also read a second
time and referred.
II. D; So a bin 70 name the Eastern market.
II. d. "a, a bill making an appropriation for the
payment Of the salaries OF the members, offioers,
and employees Of the Legislative Assembly.
ii. d. 81, bill 20 name all that part Of D stree,
north, between Tenth and Twelfth streets west,
10 front OF squares sai and $780, Committee on
Public Works and Property.
II. n. 81, a bill naming a certain street in the
city Of Washington, In which the concurrence Of
the Council IL requested. Committee on Publlc
House Joint resolution to MI a vacancy In the
market commission, by tho appointment OF Mr..
Murray. Committee on MARKETS..
Council I,I Sl SS q making an approximation
on Claims.
House Bill No. 10, for the relief Of Alfred Ste.
Council biii No. a, making appropriations 10
pay for medical attendance and medicines furn.
lshed the poor Of the Second Legislative District
Council Joint resolution, in relation to con.
demnlng the Georgetown aud Rockville turn.
pike and maintaining the same as ppbllc high
way. Committee on Public Works and Properly
certain charitable Institutions IN the District o.
Columbia. Committee on Health, Asylums and
Charities.
MI. 0ulck introduced a bill for the relief Of W
| II. Nelson, which was read a nrst time.
Mr.. Golden presented the petition OF Geo. d
Livingstone, praying relief for excessive assess
Nj. Quick, from the Committee Of Publit
/ Works and Property, reported adversely on IN,
petition OF ALFRED Jones and others for CLOSING
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

The House was called to order at 100 O'Clock.
aud the proceedings opened with prayer by the
Rev. DR.. Rankin.
Mr.. Brewer introduced q hill for the relief OF
Thomas bowling, Referred to the Committee
on Claims,
Mr., Murray presented q petition and bill for
the condemnation Of an alley In square No. 100.
Referred to the Committee on Public Works.
Mr.. Dyer introduced an act for the appoint
ment Of q standing committee TO take charge Of
the estates OF habitual drunkardH. Referred to
the Committee on Laws and Judiciary.
Mr.. Brewer Introduced an aot to reimburse
owners for damages caused by change OF grades.
Referred 10 the Committee on Claims.
Mf. Hunt introduced q Till for the relief Of
Caroline II. wey'. Referred to the Committee
Mr.. Brewer. from the Committee on ClAlms,
reported favorably several bills; which were read
second time and referred to the Committee OF
the Whole.
Several minor hills were then taken up, con-
sldered and passed; and at lO:2s the House adj.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

That busy thoroughfAre, Seventh street, now
has restaurant for ladies' and gentlemeh that
every respect well. Tue best AMI the freshest
Of the season will load the tables Of the eating
department, and the bar cannot be surpassed
for the variety and choice character Of Its llquoEa
wines, cigars and malt beverages. No. 40
seventh street Is now kept by Dustin A Co, and
Dustin's name Ia q sure guarantee Of q we'll
oFdeFed and noDulRf hOuAe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13
A BEArrIFUL WORK OF ART.

Much has been published OF late, under the
caption "Art at the Capital" In praise OF W ASH
lions have embraced both the subjects and the
execution OF the works.
Among the studios whose creations have been
thus unveiled 20 the public admiration y thAt Of
Henry IKE, whose peculiar merita have been
displayed In portrait painting, than which mere
U.s. perhaps, no department o. me AZ IN whl,n
the Geld of the imagination Ia very broad, anu
omissions or supernulties arc alike often unno-
ticed, so that the artist possesses soul snnhclent
10 sweep the canvas In his last touches with an
Inspiration which gives general tone and eN-
precision OF beauty to the scene. Pebbles, rip
excess VI 80 deficient as TO be untrue to nature;
but n the cOloring Of the entire scene be divine,
and the mellow unts Of Q setting sun or the sill
yer sheen q rising moon be- DC successfully e, ;nH.
stoned admirers, let Its defects OF detail he ever
SO great.
such is not the case In portrait painting. No
license, either In choice or application Of coors
to beautify, eau be used rs cover for defects or
as q claim to merit. To re-create the living,
breathing man upon the canvas until the very
breeze that causes II TO tremhle Ia mistaken for
the breath OF life, Is the only guarantee OF sue
cess. Beauty Ia not the aim-truth Is the soul OF
portrait painting, and therefore an error cannot
be made excusable by variation OF the lmagina-
ton, but Is fatal alike to the genius and success
ulEes portrait Of our well known and highly
esteemed fellow-citlzen, Dr.. John II. Blake, IL
| fresh from the studio, and has been pronounced
BY competent Judges, including many OF his
personal friends, as work OF superior merit, In
that Il portrays the Intelligent and amlRble Tea
tures Of the Doctor with u truthfulness which
seems TO make the generous soul OF the man
speak from the canvas In recognition OF every
SO much Is THIS the case that one who knows
| this worthy gentleman cannot view the portrait
without at once, aud almost inconsistency,
thinking OF the true NOBILITY Of character which
/ n correct likeness OF him must represent,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

fIaaT oUAaIEnAlsInns DIsTnIoT. ID. K.

OFTIcE OF CHiET QuAnTEnhAsTEH,l
fnsT QuAnIHnAAsrKhs pIsTRIor, d. X,
CohNHn 0hTknH AND HOUSTON sra,
NEW YoRK orr. May N, IslA
Sealed proposals.. in duplicate, with copy OF this
30 received Al this oiioe until u M. June ~ lsfs
for The erection II Fort Trumbull, New London
" q 70 be used as laundresses' quArters
All the required material and labor to DO furnished
Pan aud specih may be seen ct this ONCE,
snd 81 the Post ooartsrmAs,er's once, Fort Trun'
The proposals must be accompanied By guar,
antee 81 two responsible parties for the prUm and
faithful fnlhllment of the contract " ava Tded and
addressed 10 the "Chief quArterfnAaer, fhrat Quar-
Lanndreasea' Qllrtsrs" RUFUs INGALLS,,
Colonel and Assistant QuartermA5ter GENERAL byt.
Major General u. b Army. myM
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

NJ The Editor 81 IA, National Republican
SIR: l wish through the columns Of your
I",., " =. A.. ,.,. ~. ,Hsiah ~ .S.'''a
cArrleu on III TINS Guy Nhoh' WINE ylehlng
enormous profits TO the parties by whom II Ia
managed, and which, though prohibited by law,
nevertheless, prosecuted with a ylgor and sue.
cess that entails upon a large portion Of ms
community no small degree Of suffering, as well
OF mind AZ OF body and estate,
The business alluded 70 Is that commonly
known a. Hmoney brokerage" and il coDducted
by the person whose capital IA Invested therein
with an eve single to his own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
and with an utter disregard TO the dlstres wi uh
he may cause those whom extraynRance or mia
fortune may drive into his ciutcnes. The usual
victims are clerks emDloyed In me service of the
Government, whose salary adjusted wears mo
upon q basis deemed equitable at q time WHOM
god was the circulating medium, and when ms
necessaries OF lIfe-not 10 speak Of The iuxuries
could be procured nj a Drice much lower than
the same articles now COMMAND has never been
increased except once, aud then but TEN bora
Tily aud does not at the present date afford any
thing more than a uare support 10 A man VINO
has even a small family.
Government clerks ~ clasR. are mot owners
OF real estate, and hence when sickness, me-
freaks of tickle fortune. had mana geInent or ex.
trayaRance, makes necessary Inc Iss OF a sum
larger than that received from Uncle Sam the
cleTk 1nIeas he has Telatiyea or friends ahle and
willing 10 help hin, il Compelled 10 nave re-
course Ia The amoney brof arc Who 0anoaa his
rate Of Interest per month In exact nranortian
10 the necesslties Of me annllcant AMI VINO 1,
he lenda me money Al All. does "A win ma n,
Of man whose conscious Performance OF a FOOD
deed Ia curioualy mingled with re0ret Al M,
having charged llttie more Interest and there.
by nave added 10 The treasure which he WAS
''laying up In heaven"
The rate OF interest CHARGED by the .,uioney
broker" varies from 1ye 10 ten ner cent
month; most fre1nentIy the latter n1ure TINS
bOrrower Of a hundred 'dollaFa AZ tea nsr cant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

A correspondent writing from this city 10 thu
Norfolk Day Boob, says: "washlnpton city Il
being thoroughly remodsled by our energetic
Board Of Public Works, and II you were 20 paJ
US visit now you would have 70 ret Beau HEX
man or some other knowing man to show yot
around; u you did not, you would be like old Ri
splendid drives, and magnificent fountains o
pure water, will be everlasting monuments u
Alex. X. Shepherd and others"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13
skull EFnetuFcd.

Yesterday afternoon while tile military return
ing from the review were near Fifteenth street
q pair OF horses were frightened by the music.
In dashlng away .hey run over a small negro
boy about eight years Of age aud fractured his
sknll severely. DR., Hartlgan stepped out OF the
ranks and attended To the little sufferer. Later
gave the boy the full benent OF his great skill as
physician aud surgeon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13
A Fact.

There seems a general complaint among the
whole community OF the tenderness Of their
feet, both male and female, and the hest recon-
mendation IL 10 visit Mr.. q. v. Cummns' large
estA bllshment, p32 seventh street, and be ftted
from his varlSd and large selection OF spring and
summer loW-cut shoes, Newport ties, Marie An
tolnette slippers, button, &c. Mr.. &. Ia offering,
In order 10 reduce his large stock OF these goods.
greater Inducements than ever offered In the
eilV.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

Mr. W. T. johnson and Mr.. Almont barnes
have formed copartnership for the prosecution
OF the business OF auction and commission meT-
CHANTS, and have established themselves IN busl-
ness AZ No, o25 Pennsylvania avenue. Their
.. m, and every evening. We feel assured that
all On4ness entrusted 70 their hands will receive
prompt and ei1iclent attention, and we cordially
favor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13
OUR DISTRICT MILITIA.
SECOND ANNUAL REVIEW AND PARADE.


Successful Display-Auspieious weather
Ten Thousand People In attepdapee-
Inspection BY the Governor and STAFF
DETAIL. f,hs R.xt.,. al p,r,d.
-, -
Inc Heconu annual review OF the militia OF the
District OF Columbia took place yesterday on the
opS Sase.os nLounas, The gay was Susp,
$3.50 aS =, ~. .s W ms"s rs s,sas,
vantage OF inc same To attend. Inc authori-
ties had prepared every comfort for those who
were preaent-about ten thousand people-and
every seat in ,he Inciosnrs was nlied. and
thousanus occupied tue ience-tops. Tue grana
stand was ohleny occupied by ladies' and chill
dren and the members OF the Legislative Assem-
bly,. Among the vast multitude were many on
Fether with several prominent onIclais ~ the
General Government, Long before the hour for
the troops to assemble crowds conRregated In
the gates were opened and the crowd allowed 70
pass In.
Al $50 O'clock the Governor, with his stan and
were met BY Brigade Commander W. q. Moore,
With his stan.Captain William De Mott, Captain
Hanneman aud Surgeon Hartigan-and escorted
eral WeDster, with General Moore, arranged the
ground for the review.
About O'Clock the various companies began
70 arrive on the ground, and At once sought the
shAhNt WhsNN Wv hHaa WV HNa'htu hhN hhN
boys rested.
Inc commanding ofiicers, Immediately upon
reaching the review grounds, reported 10 Den.
Moore the strength OF their commands, which
was forwarded 70 Adj. Gen. Webster. All In
readiness, the assembly wac sounded, and tbs
cavalry, consisting Of two companies o. the Coy
ernorb Mounted Guar1, aud the Pfesidents
Mounted Guard, under the command Of Capt.
Duffy, fell into line and passed In review OF the
Governor, his stan and MI. shepherd, who were
stationed a. the reviewing point. Ihe cavalry
made grand show, marching In platoons, and
met with the highest commentator OF the Gov
ernor. There were IN the line about 900 men.
On the CONCLUSION OF the review OF the cavalry,
tho assembly was peat, AND the infantry tel IN
line, when the brigade was formed IN the follow,
ing ORDER Marine band, first hegiment National
Guard, Colonel p McSat ni c9mman1ing' Lieu
tenant Colonel =. u. y. IlanI MAJOR ~ y. tlem-
ming, Adlutant Powell; Company A., Lieutenant
Hough eommAnding. ~ men; company u, Lieu.
tenant oMeafn, ~ meni Company ~ iieutenan!
carver, " men; Corooran zosaIes, Lieutenant
Frey, ~ men ufenadier dqsru, Uapta,n hanne-
man, ~ mem Wtsnlnktoh Lkn. uunIu, Leuten,
ant Canhn, ~ men ,nN na.tamon So,9reu
Iroopr, MAJOR y. u, fhne, com1msnuhs Leu.
tenant MIe,, huJupsnV nuuS ~ nyuaIts, :. ,nen ny
TeIrltonh "uAru' =" men, S'an'on ""ar"' u
uen. ,.,,. =, A.. H.. A.. .u....,
=, After the formation o. inc ilne the command
,grepare ,or nspecu1n s w en og Sv !. ~
moVre, sna Mtes Wy III ,ne rana.
0lEN.. aa.k.lW aaI Vla Ul In "a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

the well-known and much-appreciatei watch.
maker OF this city, who was Tor q long time In
the nrm OF Robert a Morrill, has taken the
watch department at Princes new jewelry
establlshmont, No. 10 Pennsylvania avenue,
ami patrons. I
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

Call and examine the IRE and burglar-proof
vaults OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner New
Ing OF securities, Jewels, alver-wAre, or other
yaiuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
Annum, according TO size. No business man can
Afford to do without them.
Tats earning from the chfedpo and Boston fires. I
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS

The GRAIN TRADE.-Twenty-dye hundred
bushels OF corn were received yesterday on
Water street. No sales.
CANA. BrsNKsa.-The following are the re-
ceipta Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal for the
week ending June q 1879: Cumberland, tt6, 39l 10;
Georgetown, o. 600; Hancock, tiOo.Ti; Williams
port, tt4l.e0. Total, tis,i6S.I0. The coal trade
has now begun 20 he active again,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

supplied with Soda Water, Ginger Ale, Tonic
Beer, 40, In bottles and steel fonts, At short no
tlce, delivered 10 any part OF the District, or
packed for shipment. Our Ginger Ale this sea-
son IL far superior TO any other made In the Dis
trlct. Bottles and steel fountains loaned free OF
charge, by PALMER A GREEN,
lleOfaetOWn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

The undersigned would intimate TO those call.
Ing and not seeing him, and 90 away imagining
he Is not about, that u Is mistake; for he eau
be found daily In his private once over the
bazaar from .. IN, to I b.. m,
N, II. PRD5cE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

Mr.. VIM. McNelr, well and fayorably known In
the business community as former real estate
agent In this city, has returned from an eN-
tended tour through the state OF Texas, looking
well and improved In health. lie has re-estab.
llshed himself In the real estate business, and
v IL attend promptly 10 matters Entrusted 10 him
nj No all Reyenfh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-06-13

Palmer Green, Of Georgetown, have great
variety OF new Soda Water Apparatus for sale At
ones taken ~ exchange also, pure Soda Water
10 steel fountains,