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Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-16
LATES TELEGRAMs.

| San. Francisco, December Is The
steamer Alaska, from China and Japan,
is week overdue on her supposed sail
| ing time and five days on her schedule
time. The day FOX her sailing on return
i trip has been postponed Till the 18th
W. w. Vanderbilt, of New York, has
arrived in theci:y. 1t is stated that he
has come to succeed Mr. .Waddeil as
General Superintendent here of the Ia
citic Mail Company.
There was severe storm of rain and
wind las. night. To-day is clear and
pleasant.
Greenbacks 9GG3o24. ~
Sacramento, Dec I5-The excitement
in regard to the Wallace affair continues
The rest OF the Saturday nights carcus
has accomplished its work; and destroyed
Wallace's chances for a nomination.
Tom Findley seems 10 have more
strength than any other candidate, but
If is even now hard TO say whether the
Democrats will make any nomination at
all, their party being badly demcralizcd
by recent events, though there is report
This morning that a combination has
been made among the Democracy,
Farley for the long tern. and Temple for
short term.
Swift intends to raise n question Of
privilege this afternoon. He intends to
corroborate Judge Wallace in every par
ticular, and viii deny that Booth had
tbs rarIo:est Idea what lie or Edsarton
would say TO Wallace. Tho conversa-
ton vas casual. and the interview with
out preineditation. 1t is believed that
McShafer Will receive the Republican
Nomination IN to-night's caucus. Various
hyirs fUmors are IL the Az this fore
noon, among others shat an effort will
be made to nominate W. I. Coleman for
the short term in the Democratic caHcus,
also thai DE Haven will nominate Booth
in the Republican caucus To- night.
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SPACE. iW.2W 4 NJ Nj sM6MllY
Twelve lines OF Agate make one square.

Twelve lines OF Agate make square.
Advei :.sen ents not under contract h plainly
marked the length OF time desired they will be contn-
ued and charged for until ordered out.
Business and cards mot exceeding hvelnes>
Inserted at five dollars per over i've lines one dol
per line extra.
Transient Advertising in all cases be pad strictly In
advance.
~" Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertise
ments before the expiration the Contract Will oc chaFg
ed the fan racs as Extra charge will also BE made
or dissolution and other not connected with their
regular business.
Locsl notices, Cfte, cents per line
fE IN no case will tnese terms oe departed from.
eN- The date the slip which the subscribers maine
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons who paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice the date the slip corresponds
the date which they have paid ana at notify the
publishers OF any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

In our pcrambulatons around town on ycster
day in pursuit of items, we Struggled into Gil
lens store and made some discoveries.
His stock is immense. The line Of dress goods
is full and complete, even to the smallest details
and embraces everything that is new and fash.
ionable.
The shawl department consists in part OF Pals
ley, Brochn, Cashmere, Sc; in fact everything in
the line OF wooden shawls, and at prices that defy
competition.
Great bargains arc offered in tanncls, cloths
hosiery, dc.
Wonderful inducements are offered in table
linens and domcstics. The stock in this line is
unusually large and fully twenty-five per cent
lower than at any time during the last thirty
days, and never cheaper before
In fact there has been general reduction in
the prices on everything in this immense stock
Owing to the great size Of the stock, the scarcity
of money, and the lghtncss of tue season, Mr.
Gillen is determined to place his goods at such
prices as will please every one
little money buys pile Of goods at this
store nowadays. Try it and see.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

MR. Y. c., Ia SALLE.-Thc elegant Porcelain
Pictures you have heard were So beautiful and
popular for presents, were made Mt Bowman'r
Gallery, in thi, city.
Miss NJ. l.. c., MARsHALLrowN, loWA.-The
PLUCK" advertised in the FREE TRADER, refers
to the finest pair of chromos you ever saw Mr.
Bowman, the photographers Of this city, has them
for sale
Mr.. II. b. r., Bile IeLANp-Mr Bowman, tho
photographer, makes those elegant Porcelain
Pictures you enquire about. He is producing
them better than ever before. The one You rcfcI
to is splendid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

! SINGER SEWING MACHINEs.-Mrs. Pease ha
recently obtained a very useful attachment t.
sewing machines 1t consists of n set of castors
with cheap and easily adjusted astenng foi
them, so that they can be put on any machine
in moment.
Now there will be
No calling upon husband or Bridget TO move
the machine.
No more "drtcst" corners in the room be.
cause the machine is too heavy to be moved for
sweeping!
No more sitting to sew in inconvenient posi-
tions because the machine can not be moved
where it is wanted.
No more strained backs or sides caused by
lifting the machine.
No more ruined or torn carpets caused by
pulling the machine around.
No more racking the machine stands ant
loosening nuts and screws by pulling then
across the floor.
They are very cheap Apply only at head
quarters of the Singer Sewing Machine Agenc,
Tor Ottawa, which is at the Academy of Music
on La Sale street. Mrs. X. PEAsE Agent.
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Please Read This.

| Panic Prices.
Large new stock inst received at Scott, llout2
& Cos.
Prices away down.
For the next two weeks we will offer the fol
lowing bargains:
Fine French Mcrinos, worth 81, nov only G5n
15c per yard Extra fine quality, worth sl.25
now only 9Oc to 81.
Great bargains in fine Poplns and Silks.
French Gall wool Cashmercs, worth Zoe to 81
now only 5Oc per yard. English CashmcrcS re.
duced to iOc per yard-neoHy hJ!t 'a'Uc.
Fine French Sattccns in all the new shades
worth 81 to 1928 now only 80 SIC per yard,
Empress Cloths AT 10 and soc per yard.
A handsome lot of dress goods, recently sold at
35 to SOC, now only - and SOC
A good wool Shawl for $3.50, worth -.
Shaws for s., worth $3.50
Shawls for $3.50, worth SO,
Paisley Shawls at great reduction.
The largest and incest stock Of Prints in .he
city.
Good Prints at !, and &C. Best standard
Prints now only Zoe.
Bargains in Ladies' and Chidrcn'S Fur,.
Ladies' fine Mcrino Vests at 15c, worth Sl2j
Ladies' Merino Hose at 10, l2ll, - and poe.
Gents Undcrshrts at SOC cach-half value.
Gents fine UudershirtS at Sc worth Sl21,
GREAT BARGAINS IN smEETINGs.
Having bought largely in New York since the
great decline, we are now able to offer extra in
ducements in all cotton goods.
Fine, yard wide, soft finish Muslms, recently
worth lSc, now only l2lsc.
Very fine, soft finish, yard wide, blcachcd Mus
lin, regular price anywhere else zoe our price
now l5c.
Nice, yard wide, unblcachcd Sbcctng now
only Zoe.
All best Shcctn@s, worth lately - and lGc,
only 121Gc.
Large new stock of Fancy Goods for the Holt
day Trade,
All goods cheap.
Come and see Respectfully
SCoTT, Hon ri X Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

kICKEp.-On Tuesday last a one armed boy
named Johnny Cullen, while leading horse
around the square for exhibition, in attempting
to make the old beast display youthful agility,
was rewarded by the old animal whirling around
and kicking him full in the face. The boy was
knocked down and his lip cut open and two
teeth in the lower Jaw broken Ogt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

HORSE THIEF ARREsTED-Onc day last week
a man named Price called at Mrs Rhodes livery
stable and got horse and buggy, to be gone one
day Not returning, he was sent for and cap
tured at Pontiac, where he had sold the buggy
and harness. He was brought back to Ottawa
and examined before Justice Lockwood, and
bound over in the sum of 5000 to appear at the
next term Of Court.
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Where tn 90

During this holiday season You will find =
magnificent stock Of watches and chains for la.
dies and conference.-the pretticst and best yet
invented; also an abundance of choice jewclry OF
the latest styles and lowest prices; and every
thing in our line all complete and perfect, and
every article warranted to be as represented, at
our new store, corner of Main and Columbus SITS
j, pICKEY x Son,
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Fair Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the la Sale County
Agricultural Board, for the election OF officer,
for the ensuing year, will be held at the Court
House in Ottawa on Wednesday, December Eth,
lS73, at > O'Clock TN. By order Of the President
". +. WHiTNuHr see
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

4 DESERVED COMMUNICATIONS day last week
Mcssrs Dickcy ~ Son, the jewellers, saw fit to
take Mr.. Geo. Jekyll by surprise 10y presenting
to him for hi, wife beautiful, fine -tcm-winding
gold watch. This was done as a voluntary
tribute of the appreciation by this iirmlof the cX.
ccllcat manner and energy displayed by MIR,
Jckyll in finishing their new business house at
the corner OF Main and Columbu, streets, in
This CITY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Recommendations gentlemen and an equal
number of ladies are married every week in la
Sale county, none Of whom Crn afford to neg.
lcct to visit Bowman gallery aud secure one of
those beautiful photograph marriage certificate,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13
JORRING DEPARTMENT

our facilities dong al kinds OF job Work. the
tious tyes OF the art surpassed In this section
and respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in
thlsune give a call By the Iudicors and liberal use
priaters ink many mans tortuneh as Nren made and
the dedis still open. Try It.
Orders by mail promptly attended 70.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

His brow was sad his eyes beneath looked
anXlously along Main street, for he wanted "A
hat. Time had dealt hard with the ancient
tile he wore; two funerals, general election,
two races and velocipede ride had caved in
his once nobby head gear, and he was sad.
But his eagle COR call it ostrich eye caught
sigh! Of Sticicl & Co.'S sign. He had struck
his Eldorado, and now appeared clothed in
smiles and new suit OF clothes; but most of
all, wearInga conscious air of innate dignity,
and one of those II III m0dc, tip top. neat and
nobby hats. He was happy, and so will all
be who buy their clothing and hats and caps
at the square dealing Clothing House on The
white corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

DoN,TIoN.-Thc friends of Rev. \. II. LANG
Of Marseilles, will give him donation at hi
residence ON Thursday, the 18th inst. Every
body /, requested 20 participate. Ii YOU can.or
20 in person, send along your ,uprIic-. Don't
fnr-ref TN. faN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

MINK FUR>.--Thc best mink furo in the cOun-
try, and mad up IN the best manner and in the
latest style, at Prcscotts, which is the onlyplacc
in Ottawa where you can get choice fur goods
Prices are reasonable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13
HOLIDAY Presents.

If You want something elegant in the way of =
beautiful Christmas present for your father, or
mother, or sister, or brother, or some one ciac's
sister or brother or for your sweetheart or hcau
go and get the prcttcst and best for yourmoncy,
at Osman " llapcmans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

DAsrAHDIN.-An attempt at great crime, IN
yolvng the loss of many lives, was made on the
Rock Island Railroad, near Seneca, on Monday
night last Some wretch or wrctches piled a
lot of ties ON one Of the tracks (thcrc is double
track there at a bend in the road The track ON
which the night passenger train down was to
come was Distracted, mnd the other track left
free, making it evident that the passenger train
was the one which was to be destroyed. The
engineer ON the up freight, which came first,
discovered the obstruction and notified the con.
ductor OF the passenger train at Seneca. He
ran slowly to the place and removed the ties.
No clue to the guilty parties nor the cause which
lead to this dastardy attempt at Wholesale muir
der has been obtained
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

DlEp-Ou the 29th OF October last, 1T CLARK
willie, Cal, NERtNUs EELLS, aged - years, OF
typhoid pneumonia. Mr. Eclls was iormcrlyarr
dent Of La Sale county, having come here in
lS:4. He lived on what was known Il the Fell,
farm six miles west Of ottawa, below Buffalo
rock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

If Mrs Charles IICrdr,cks viii call 1T The oilicc
II this paper they viii find letter for them.
Mr. Hendricks is an artist and resided here last
spring, but his friend i now unable TO lind him.
information Of hi whrrcahout, may hc left
,,f4
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Episcopal CHuECu.-To-morrow evening Rev.
T. /. Steele the rector, will deliver the first of =
series of sunday evening lecture, CA science A.
spilled to Religion"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

RELIG!oJ <-Rey.r Moses Smith, of Chicago
w,ll officiatc in the pulpit Of the Congregational
church on Sunday next, at tie usual hours ut
.nryirr-
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LECTURE N EIRIyILIE.-Mi- Matilda juvrly IN
tagc, of Syracuse, y. Y will lecture at ttc brick
church in Earlyillc or Monday evening. Dec. Is,
ii ~ o'clock. Subject: The United state on
Trial" Admission. 2jc.
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tain wealthy party and The horr. keeper 81 Nrrr-
ma take a daily nrw-papcr IN partnership u =
left at the hotel md the wu".r IOWA read n. Hnd
vct Tho S.rrnn-trr- mo of L L-l-rL-N INN NJ m-ma
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Recreation, amusement and education com.
biucd. Three of the most Instructive and enter
tanning games ever offered to the public: Ayi.
Jude, ;5c; Snap, 90; Totem, 3Oc. For sale by
O,mau ~ napcman, West OF Court House, OF
tug.a III
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

ALL RIGHT-Thc friends Of Mr.. jaime, Ham
mond, who shot himself in the arm some time
ago, will De pleased to learn that lac l. COX
or nearly So thanks to the skillful treatment Of
DR.. Bascom, who has already proven himself ~
we'll in this ~ other cases to he - surgeon and
physician Of superior attainmcnts
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If you want groceries at prices to ,uit III,
times, 90 to Phillips Bros.
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Children require amusement Parrish them
with such =, will also hr instructive. Attitude
or the Game 81 Birds il jus; the thing. FOR sale
ty O>man x H,rem5n. Ottawa, H.
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PRATT's BAzlAE.-Thc Bazaar is doing a lively
business. These dull times, which every one
seems to grOwl about, do not seem to have much
troubled the Bazaar, except perhaps in the way
Of people perssting in asking for trust. Mrs
Pratt informs us that this peculiar Objectionable
feature in her business is played out" SIN
will not trust any one. She will have cash dow
for everything, and no grumblng at that! Sh
has splendid stock of winter millinery, ant
sells YOU a trimmed hat for 81 just think q
that and weep if you can. Her supply of human
hair is superb, and prices away below those o
all rivals: and she don't take the second plac,
to any one in making and fitting elegant dresses
Prices are down to suit the times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

FAREwELL.--Rey Mr.. Stultcyant, on Sunday
last, preached hi, farewell sermon to ms Ottawa
congregation. He bears with him to his Coloru.
do home the good wishes OF hosts of admirin-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

The Boston Tea Party at the PRESBYTERIAN
church, on Tuesday evening next will he an OK
ccrdingly enjoyable affair. Tea will not b,
pitched into Boston harbor, but you can pitrl
into plenty Of tea if you wish.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

"Daughter," said fond mother whom com
spcculatiols had made ar.tocratic, has Mr..
Brown proposed to you" Yes, ma" replied
the daughter, "hr proposes to go forthwith 10
the square dealing clothing house and pur-
cha." one Of those fine black dress suits, then
we shall 20 and get married"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Christmas and New Years are coming. +. i.
Griggs Is prepared for them. 60 to his store
and examine hi nice stock of good. Tor gifts and
ure~cnt>
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Monday last was holy day in the Catholic
church calcndar-thc feast Of the Immaculate
Couccption-lnd was generally observed by the
Catholics Of this place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13
HOLIDAY GOODS

The Finest and Cheapest, as well
as the largest assortment, of HOl-
iday Presents in the city, such as
Cut and Bohemian Glass Toilet
Sets, Bisque and Lava Smoking
Sets, AlabaSter and Parian Vases,
Parian BuStS, Work Boxes i'm Rose
wood and Mahogany, Cigar Cases,
Dressing Cases, Writing Desks.
Ladies' and Gents Fine Pocket
Books, Fine PerflImery 4 Toilet
Articles, AT II. Il. COTTON'S
DRUG STORE, south Of the Court
House, Ottawa, Illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Mr. John Lowell and Miss PIMA \. RYDER, ct
our city. have ycnturcd into the ioWrry fields Of
ma;rimony Tor walk down the pathway ct life.
We guess this 4, rn;hcr poctical-hut are not
,ure, at any rate We wish EN- plenty Of happinc-'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

santa Claus will bring all the prci.ie,t new
toy books and picture DO, rs Or the little ones
to OsInan * HAPPEN ans Oh store this time.
Come and sec.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Mr. II. \. Fuller, the blind lecturer, will lecture
before the Grand Ridge Literary Society, in their
hall, on SATURDAY evening. Dec. 18th. on The sub
ice. Of Popular Astronomy, accompanied with
r,hcrslls and music. Admittancc free.
By order OF Society.
ID ElNPRFTr Sprryfarr
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All the new styles OF fancy stationcryat O,mal
* Iiapcman's.
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Parties, festivals ana sunday schools supplied
with candies nuts fruit, tow and notion. very
cheap at II. Walthcr's, Santa Clau, tore
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FNNO C,NDIE,-Whcn you are srlcciiu"
Your fancy candies and beautiful candy toy for
the little ones Christina. Gifts. YOU must not
forget that Hess. at the bakery near the post
Office. has a large stock Uf choice goods Of the
sort mentioned above, besides plenty Of fruits
and nuts and lot, Of fancy cakes ui al varieties.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

YOU want nice box vi candle, rcmrmlc!
and yet il at Walthcr'-
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Wanted, lo0 doz. quail and prairie chicken, 4
Phillips Brothers.
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CHRISTMAS Goops.-Cash * Co. have Il very
elegant rs well rs extensive stool, Of Christmas
goods, such as Parian and other beautiful statu,
AIRY, handsomely bound books, boys toy wagons
Of nll sizes toy slcds anYiously waiting for snow
dolls, thousands of them, for the children of the
poorest ana .hc richest, albums and large varic
ty Of pretty pictures, a. well rs fine ehromoS
toilet sets, fancy work boxes, vases too numcrou,
to mention, and all at prices to suit the times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Four ton, Of the best cheese ia - tswa al
Hess bakery, on Madison street.
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IN iron fence on rock foundation, i To l.
put around the soldiers monument
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BUSTED IT-Thc began boys claim that
there has been Il ring at Ottawa on hogs and
that they have busted it. They ran pork up
to 81 40 last Monday.
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Go 10 O.mla * Hapcmans Tor ucw parioT
-ames, albums, ladies pen-kuive>, *.
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DIED-Mr Nath. Applcby, farmer and
well known citizen OF Deer Park. His corpse
passed through this city on yesterday morn
ing He had been living IN Iowa for il few
NparS nNSt
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Rac Bros. are selling
| lb. of good Young Tyson tea, Sl.O0
Id. of good Japan tea, 500;
10. of good good Gunpowdcr tea, $l.OO;
And many other goods at very low prices
being bound TO make quick sales and small
profits to cash customers. If you want to buy Il
bill OF groceries now is your time.
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New stock OF nm" snd common picture .rsme'
.u.t received! - Bow man. gallery.
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WANTED.A girl TO do house work. Good
wages. Apply Immediately in person.
j. +. SCOTT,
Scott, llouH x Co.
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Choice y. O. Mc'a,.e., 81 per gallon, IT Phil
tips Brothers.
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You can always get the best brand, of flour Al
Phillips Brothers.
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School book, at Osman " IIapcmou'-.
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The crockrry store Is brrm lull and running
over with mnum, cradle pretty article, suitable
Tor Christmas presents, such a. smoking sets,
and vases of hundred, OF varieties and all 80
pretty that the puzzlc l. which L. taxi FOO prefer
cncc 10 the others.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Tue CUBAN AEMY.--A- II seems to De settled
that We are to have no war with Spain, and
hence no raid upon Cnba, our army-the stun.
min" array of officers mentioned last week has
been disbandcd. Beach Fellows oilers his
mule for sale. Gen. Paul has powncd his cplu-
cttcs and sword to raise funds wherewith to pay
rent for the neat but not gorgeous premises
lately occupied by hun ~ recruiting office.
Buffalo H. Giant says hc Was placed on the list
of officer, without his consent. His sclfrcspcct
would alone have kept him out OF the
company Of such men H. Bccman and Buwmua.
O'Ncill will sell nankccn pants at 10 cents per
pair, being panic prices, The Chaplain has cX-
changed biz prayer book for Il volume OF comic
soHg,. Jim Cross the cOmmi,sury, having laid
in fourteen hundred onions aS substitute FOR
potatoes for the army, now, indin" no market
for this odcrifrruu~ fruit as Il matter OF crono-
my. l. Obliged 10 ,uh>i-t entirely upon TINT loud
smelling fruit, and his guests compel him to
sleep in the barn-in self defence. Kellogg has
burnt up the manuscript OF his Temperance lee
,urc, and rctracts: and We, owing 20 our haneiul
course Of protracted total abstinence, have be.
come reduced To- = shadow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

NEW LIGHr.-Thc new Ga, SUNLIGHT on cX.
hibition at Griggs' drug store is decidedly the
best thing of the Kind out Call and see it.
Order, received by Harris 4 Kellogg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-12-13

Stationery Goods for the Holidays, at osman
* IIapcmanN.