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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

ST'A TF OF ILIIN OIss, La skLLE Co.'s
- In the CHtH CONT thereof, 10 DtOer Term, 4. d. 1871
In C;TiYcefU.
Thomas Tfos Eleanor Fight. widow OF Levi Fight de
ceased, Phoebe Fight, Mslinda A. Fight Abraham Sgler
lsasc Sigler Jacob Sgler Arabeia Baker John BAKER,
Maria Siger, Mary Sigler aud Adellne S,gler
IL appearing from affidavit on lie IN the office OF the
clerk of said court that said defendants sasc sger and
Jacob Sgcr not residents OF said state. and said COM
plannnt having Gled his bin II complaint In said court
the Chanccly sire thereof the first day OF May 1919
heren and summons having been Issued thereon accord
ing to law
Notice. therefore, Is hereby given said defendants
Isaac cger and Jacob Sige that unless you and each
personally he and appear before said court AZ said
term thereof to be held the Court House In Ottawa
sG:d county on the second Monday OF October next
lSl (when and where said summons is rt;rrnahle and
plead answer demur or eycep to said BILL the same will
I've taken Tor confessed against you and the matters ana
things therein prayed for dccreed accordingly.
CHARLES IL. HOOK. Clerk.
G. ". r. THOMAS AND ,lt,,o,s aug29-w
GEO. w. W. BLAKE, 7o'''''o'7'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

ToMATA CHowDER.-Soak a peck Of green
tomatoes for twcnty-lour hours in salt water.
Chop them quite fine in the cropping bowl,
adding three or four onions. Mix with them
teacupful of white mustard seed. Scald
sufficient good vinegar to cover them, splcing
it with peppercorns, cloves and allspice, tied
loosely in a thin muslin bag Pour the vine
car over the tomatoes and tie up the mouths
of the jars in which it is put away. One of
the best pickles ever made,-Germanto'rH TEL
e1T9DH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

VEGETABLE INsTINCT.-lf a pail OF water
be placed within six inches OF either SIDE Of
the stem of pumpkin or vegetable marrow,
it will in the course of the night approach it,
and be found in the morning with one OF the
leave, on the water. II Il prop be placed
within six inches of cOnvolvulus, or scar
let runner, it will find IT, although the prop
NAV be shifted daily. IT, it has been twined
in the opposite direction, it will return to its
original position or die in the attempt: not
withstanding, if two of the plants grow near
to each other, and have no stake around
which they can cntwinc, one Of them will
alter the direction Of the spiral, and they will
Irvine around each other.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

RotCuE> AND BoRAX-A Pittsburgh cores
pondcut tells how to yet rid OF our colony OF
reaches: Sprinkle your desk and the floor with
puver.zed boraX; let it remain some days with
out being brushed off the desk or floor, anu our
word FOR it, brown reaches will he completely
vanished to appear never more On, you he
hangrs. Didn't We try the boraX. and didn't the
roacAc> Immediately hold public meeting and
adopt series OF resolution, thanking Us for the
kindness we had done them; and didn't all the
other reaches in town attend the convention and
determine TO become permanent members OF the
colony when the meeting adjourned and aren't
they sWarming around u this moment "a thick
rs TcW k>bury mustard" Give the sCOUndrcls
bOraI. and they think you are q mother TO them
-Lap.s.sN. COHisr-JouIy.d1
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

CHOW .CHow--One quart of long pickles
cut lengthwise, dozen small ones, and the
same number of small onions, large cauli-
flower, quart small green tomatoes-put the
cucumbers in brine, and the rest scald IN salt
and water; add pepper, and whatever else
you like, 2l5 quarts vinegar, 20 cups sugar,
[ cup flour, 6 tablcspoontuIs of mustard +;
scald the vinegar with sugar, flour and mus.
tard, pour this mixture over the whole, and
bottle when cool; keep sealed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

Why, when good soup or broth is required,
should the meat be put into cold water? be
cause, as the heat IS developed very gradual
ly, there occurs an intermixture between the
Juices of the flesh and the external matter,
The soluble and savory parts Of the meat cs'
cane and enrich the soup.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12
NeQal Advertisements.


SI'ATE: E'Ii.IINOIS-,L Ia SALLy Co.'S
y County H'pt Of L'l h'.~ lD1Hty, 20 De N.J.rniJ
IsTH, A. u. 1874.
James NJ. Armstrong. Admin traitor of The EstaieofJ0!r
". Apologize. deceased, Mary W Appl"gsc, william
Apologize James \. Applr2ae, NsTv f. Apologize. lohH
+. Apologize. Frances Freeman aud Maurice Doyle. EfH
ton 20 sefi rent estate m DfE daits
Affidavit OF the nOnre,ldcnce Of Mary W. Bupie-a'c
William J. APPLICABLE james \. Appe.Afe, Mary p. Apple
gate John r., Appegate and Frances Freeman, defendant
above named having been nled n the Office OF the clerk %
the County Court OF La sale county notice hereby give
90 the sand Mary W. Apple-ate, william J. Appegaie, IA
A. Appegate, Mary r, Appegate, John r. Apologize and
Frances Freeman that tie said paiutln, James " Arm
strong Administrator OF the Esta'c John N. Anpr-ate
La sale an order 10 81. the premises bc0uz
TO the estate Of sad deceased. much OF 90 as may .
needed 10 the debts 81 said dece ed and described o.
follows to w.t. TIE west ha "a, southwest quarter E
the north west quarter and tie acres % O.
north hsf OF tie northwest quarter OF section thirty *
36 town thirty three north. 81 east CT tie .ra
principal meridian. an IN La sale county state OF L1
and that summons hiss been issued ont 81 SAID osFi
against Trturnable 81 the september term l- DO
court, e holden the sec0rh NHaftv pi september
lsii. the Court House Ia ottawa ia Ia sale c0La-
Vow unless you the sad Mary W APPLICABLE William J.
Applicable Jane :. Applegate. Mary T. Appltgafr. John
T. APPRECIATE and France Freeman shall personally D. l
appear before SAID yIuy Court Il Ia Sss comfy -
frs day term thereof 70 be A0dcs Ottag - In aid
county the second Monday 81 Sepemsr lss ana
fled therein the and matters ihu-- herein
charged and stated will he taken for eonC-s and decree
entered against you according 70 the prayer Of said III
Ottawa, Illinois, August 20, Ia. -. go,
ELDEEDeE LEvrs. Solicitors Tor CSmprts. su=s''w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

CARE OF TEAM lloRsEs-Thc Massachusetts,
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
presents the following concise rules for the care
Of shores
Potatoes or carrots NAV be given once or tw ice
Il week to good advantage.
See that your horse is kept clean, warm aud
comfortable, with plenty of bedding.
A piece Of rock salt should always be left in
the mangcr.
See that the harness is kept soft and clean,
particularly the inside of the collar, which ought
always to be smooth, as the perspiraton, when
dry, causes irritation, and is liable to produce
gals on the shoulder
The collar should fiji closely, with space enough
at the bottom to admit mans hand. If too
large It has the bad effect of drawing the should
crs together.
On no consideration should team or any
work horse be compelled to wear martingalc,
as it draws the head down, and prevents him
from getting into an easy and natural position.
The chcCll-:c. may be used, but only tight
enough to keep the head III a natural position
and It should never be wound around the names.
See that the names are bucklod tight enough
at the top 10 bring the drait-irOn near the cen
ter of the collar ii too low, it not only inter
lcrcs wiz 'tc action Of the shoulder, but gives
the collar AL uneven bearing
Caution should be taken that the girth is not
buclIcd too tight, particularly Oh string teams,
for when the traces are Strengthened it has the
tendency to draw the glrth against the belly, and
distress the horse.
See that the horse Is KEEP; well shod, with n
good stiff SHOE Away, ca!kcd ut toe and heel
on hind feet as it is there where all the propcll-
ing power comes from when heavily loaded.
Keep the feet good and strong by not allowing
them Il be cut away too much by the blacksmith.
The best of Judgment should be used in load
irg taking into consideration the condition OF
the street ana the distance to be travelled.
Never overload, for Ivy so doing YOU only dis
trcss, strain and discourage your horse, and do
him more injury than you can possibly gain 10y
carving the extra load.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

SI'ATE OF II1LINcI.S. Ia SALE Co.'s.
- IN tie t9tuH Co1t teQf 10 Oc0ber Tam A. d. ls1t
in CHdncC7H.
John II. Clifford Isabella r. Stewart and Asher II.
Stewart.
1t appearing from affidavit Ale in the office OF the
clerk of said court that said defendants Isabella T. Stew
art and Asher H. Stewart not residents OF said state
and said complainant having filed his bill of complaint
said court the chanCery side thereof che 18th day Of
August ID. 1871. herein summons having been Issued
thereon according to law
Notice. therefore hereby given to said Ceendans lisa.
bella r. Stewart and Asher H. AIT that nnless you and
aCE of personally be and appear before said court
said term thereof to be held at the Court House in ottawa
in said county. on the I'd Monday OF October uey A. 1874
(when and where said summons Ieturnable,) and plead
answer uenGr or except to said bill. the same VIII be
for confessed against and the and things
therein prayed tor decreed accordingly.
CHARLES II. HOOK, Clerk.
j. r. Cow TSRI Solicitor. augs-tw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

Potatoes contain, when sound and ripe, 20
per cent. Of starch, wheat contains about 90,
while wheaton flour contains about 20 and
80 per cent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

How To QUIET HoRsEs.-Accordng to n
discovery made by Prof Shift, Of Florence
IA discovery which has been pushed beyond
by many others-it was found that 1t was
quite enough to touch the nostrls of a horse,
simply passing the finger along the sides OF
his nose, to stop the activity OF the heart and
respiration, and stop consciousness in meas
ure. He did not find, but left another to tind
it, that interchange between tissues and blood
is also stopped 1t is wcllknown now that
most of these men who succeed in quoting
violent horses put their fingers to that part,
and sometimes inside the mares. Merely
touching these parts may produce some Ell
feet; pressing hard upon them has tar more
effect 1t is not essential that the application
be made there, az a pressure OF the lips may
produce the same thing, la some animals,
rabbits and guinea pigs, if we pass needles
into their chest and heart, so as to judge OF
respiration and circulation. we find that the
needles stop altogether as we press the lips or
part of the cheek 1t is not that the poor
creature is frightened, as when we have de-
privei them partly Of their CONSCIOUSNESS,
or almost altogether, by the use OF chloro-
form, the same phenomena occurs. There Is
a very curious fact mentioned by Catlin, who
travelled in the West ana wrote two volumes
on the Indians He states that the calves OF
the buffalo, if they are caught, and the air
from the lungs of a man is strongly breathed
into their nostrils, will become so fascinated
by that peculiar influence that they will run
after the horse of the hunter, and follow him
five or SIX miles It's said and Mr. Catln at
firms it, that in Texas, or in other parts OF the
country where there are wild horses taken
BY the lasso, if the hunter succeeds in tax
ING hold of their nostrls and then torcibly
expels air from their lungs into the nostrils
of the horse he will follow him anywhere
and become perfectly tame. These facts de-
serve to be studied,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

A. J. Soule of East Otis, Mass, is cultivas-
ing hucklcberrcs. He has fifteen acres I'M
der care, and claims that the berries are
double the size Of their wild congeners
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12
FARM AND GARDEN.

Tire Dekalb cheese factory sold 800 June
cheese last week ut / cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

Powdered chalk, added TO common glue,
strengthens. y glue which will resist the
action of water is made by boiling one
pound Of glue in two quarts of skinned
milk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

It is asserted that within radius oftwclvc
miles around Eign, 10000 COWS are kept for
dairy purposes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12

d. T. Works, of Lowell, Vermont, has an
apple tree that bIossomed in May. The last
of June, when the apples were visible, it
blosscmed again; and the last of July it
blossomed the third ,ime so that now 1t has
Two sets of apples and blossoms for more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-12
Loans Of any size or Time can be Procured
OF Ny Office.
AvILSEDE:,

Or Game OF Birds valuable addition 20 tie pleasures
the Home Circle. Price, '5c. For sale hy ,,,.
BSNAN q HAPEIAN.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.
How IT WILL BE PAID AFTER JAN. 1-or
INTEREST To PUBLIsHEgs.

How IT WILL De PAID AFTER JAN. 1-or
INTEREST To PUBLISHERS.
The repor; Of the Commissioner to prepare
instructions to Postmasters, concerning the
prepayment of newspaper and periodical
postage after Jan. /. 1878, sustains the recon-
mendations of Third Assistant Postmaster
General Barber, as to a plan for carrying ont
the law in the most convenient and simple
manner. ISstead of placing stamps on sep
arate periodicals or papers, or on the papers
containing them, according to weight, the
forms as already printed show a current &C.
count with publishers. and after the printed
matter is weighed the requisite amount OF
stamps is posted in the form Of a receipt
given to the publisher or his agent at the
time of milling, the credit and receipt having
a corresponding number.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
POLITICAL.

In the Eighth Wisconsin Congressional
district. Hon. A. S. McDill, Republican.
claims the certificate of election, and will
apply to the Supreme Court for a msndsmus
to compel such award by the State csnvassers.
MIR. John =. LeMoyne has filed notice
that he will contest the election OF Charles b.
Farweil to Congress from the Third district of
Illinois.
A Washington dispatch states that one Of
the iirst cases to receive the attention Of the
House is that of Judge Durcll. of New Or
leans. and that articles of impeachment will
he adopted.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
ENTERPRISES.

The New York Arcadian, a literary
and dramatic weekly of originality and
ability, has changed its shape. 1t has
come out in a pictorial garb, with cuts
from pencil as well as pen. Its lists of
artists is as follows" Our heads will be
drawn by Heade, our pleasing faces by
Smile, ugly ones by Guy. chignons by
Blackjack, conflagrations by Burns,
rivers by Poole, places of worship by
Church. fairies by Fay, provisions by
Baker, interiors by Hart, cupboard by
Old Hubbard, snow storms by Frost
johnson, bucolics by Swain, woods by
Deforest, meadows by Field, sheriffs
by Marshall, feathered songsters by
Martin, metals by Nicoll, games by
Piquet, weapons by Sword, tricks by
Wiles and our donkeys by DeHaas."
IT is at home the ruin of ssoul be-
gins,
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
FOREIGN.

A dispatch from Rome states that parties
there are asitatiug the Question OF tho appoint
ment OF two American cardinals.
"A late Havana letter states that the finan-
cial situation Of the island OK Cuba is daily
becoming more hopeiessly involved, and that
Spanish soldiers are deserving by the whole
sale. The cause Of the insurgents is growing
brighter every day.
The King Of the Sandwich Islands is en-
route to the United States.
A letter from st. Pierre Milualon gives
an account Of l terrible tragedy which took
place at the settlement Of Indian Tickle. Lab
rador. on the night Of Nov. Is. The victims
we're two families named Morrison, number
ing nine persons, only one Of whom, q girl,
escaped. 1t seems that of late gangs Of Es-
quimaux Indians have been committing rob-
berries at the nuts and stores, and that after
| the capture Of several of the Indians they
we're publicly chastised by whipping. The
Indians sought revenge, and on the night OF
the 18th visited the dwelling Of the MOrrisons,
and shot and stabbed to death eight Of the
| nine persons residing there. One Indian was
also shot.
The Dominion Parliament will be asked to
/ incorporate a company to construct a railroad
| from Red river, in the province Of Manitoba,
to some point in British Columbia, on the
Pacific coast.
A London telegram conveys intelligence
| OF the illness OF Di-raeli. His indi-position
is so severe as to withdraw him entirely from
the performance Of official duties.
In pulling down n church in Venezuela to
make place for a statue Of himself, Guzman
! Blsnco found 800. 900 in treasure under the
foundations.
1t is said that the Spanish army now num-
bers 200, 900 men. fully armed, and there are
1000 men waiting for arms ordered from
the United States.
A London dispatch notes a report that
the Car Of Russia is seriously i'll.
A severe battle has taken place in the Ar
gentine Republic Of South America. between
the rebels and government troops, in which
400 Of the latter were killed and wounded
The engagement was without = decided re-
suit.
A typi,oon at Yezoo, Japan. Oct. /,
caused grea. injury to many reacoast villages
and one was entirely destroyed 200 lives were
lost.
The Formosan difficulty between China
and Japan has been amicabiy settled by 3
complete surrender OF China to japan. The
dispatches say that the Chinese have agreed
TO everything required by Japan.
A schooner flying the British flag was re-
Gently captured OH the coast of Cuba. by a
Spanish ~gunboai, and towed into the harboI
{ Santiago.
-Dockeray, the New York Herald CORE
spordent. 20 long i'll prison in Spain. has re-
ceived a pardon.
Emilio CASTELAR, has been appointed tc
represent Spain at the American Centennial
A seriou revolution hsa broken out In
Uruguay, South America.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11

Kanswha canal project had things pretty
much their own way in the Transportation
Convention at Richmond, Va. The second
days session was consumed chiefly in listen
ing TO essays to show the feasibility Of the
route.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.

The iron manufacturers Of Northern OHIO
and Western Penn-ylvania have decided to
close their mills until there is some improve
ment in the market. The Eastern msnufact-
urers have also decided to reduce production
materially.
"A financial agent of the Treasury Depart
ment has just returned from Europe, and re-
ports that the syndicate will shortly take all
that remains Of the new five per cent. loan.
a hundred millions or thereabout. This will
complete the funding of the $40 loan Of 1862.
1t is the opinion Of many weli-posted imam
ciers that tho whole OF the Indebtedness OF
the country can be funded in bonds bearing
five per cent. interest. but there ID little sale
FIR four or four and a half per cent. bonds.
1t is generally conceded at Washington
that there will be no liz ancial Legislation ac-
complished by Congress this winter. None
Of the members, it is thought. have changed
their views on the question since the last ses-
sion.
Tine Citizens Oil Works. Of Pittsburgh,
have suspended. Liabilities. S3OO.t0o
The creditors of Jay Cook 4 Co.. are be-
coming very much discouraged. They held a
meeting in Philadelphia, on the LIST inst. to
discuss the situation. which Is anything but
f,attering. 1t is more than probable that pre-
ferred claims Will eat up the whole estate.
Henry Clews & Co.. the well-known New
York bankers who suspended o fe~ weeks
since. have been adjudsed bankrupt.
The Concord On H Savings Bank has
suspended.
Tho National Cheap transportation Con-
vention met at Richmond, Va on the LIST
inst. The preponderance Of the delegates
favored the improvement of water ways rather
than the construction of railroads. Little
was lone on the first day beyond the appoint
ing of the customary committees.
The December statement Of the public
debt is as follows:
Six per cent. bonds. 81, l6, ga, 200
Five per cent. 5s'.525,aO
Total coin 1890
Lawful money debt..-.....-.........S lt,s7s.0t
aiatured .aaso@,-
! Legal tender Ss2,u.o,26I
Certificates OF DEPOSIT i,,ia1,0s
Fractional currency-----. ..-.---.... 4I-5So,6se
Coin certificates. 2J,Di',fW
--
Total without interest. ........... $780, 81, sc;
Total de 2,252,5 $50, 29I
-----
Tota, interest. 3s.25I, Ill
CASH in the Treasury, co;n......-...-.- sS,0i3, 30.
Cash in the Treasury, currency.......f 16,699,3ll
Special deposits held for tine redemption
of certificates Of deposit, as provided
by s',i-u,v"
Total in the Treasury. 1s6, 565,OI'
Debt less cash in Treesury...... ..... 2,l3s,?ss,33
Decrease during November. ...........$ l2S.i2
Decrease since June 81, lS14......... 4,!4g,gJ
Bonds issued TO the Pacific Railroad
Companies, interest payable in lawful
money, principal outstanding. ..--- 6+.s23,51
Interest accrued ard not yet paid 1.6l5.ss
Interest paid by United Suites. 24,32:,3u
Interest repaid By transportation Of
malls, o,'io,Os'
Balance Of interest paid by United
ic,oi'-oS
The second annual convention Of the
short-horn cattle-breeders Of the United
States was held at Springfield, ILL.,, last week
About 100 delegates were present.
~ frienda Of the James River aul
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
RhyLRO4D INTELLIGENCE.

The efforts of some OF the Western rail-
road managers to stop the issue Of free
has again fallen through on account OF the re-
fusal OF the Illinois Central railroad to enter
into the compact.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-12-11
The Customs.

Henry C. johnson. Commissioner OF Gus
toms. has made his report to the Secretary OF
the Treasury, from which it appears there was
Maid into the Treasury for the year ending with
June last, Sl63, 103. s33 on account Of customs;
in fines. penalties. and forfeitures. s65l,2' /;
steamboat inspections, S274, 400 labor, dray..
age, storage, etc. s463, 6si; marine hospital
tax, 1852. $50 : official fees earned by collect
ors, S63i. $40, making in round numbers . to.
tai Of s165. $50, sos. There was paid ont OF
the Treasury, on customs account, s22,3 65, 27S
This sum includes 81. 3I9, 407 expenses OF col
lection; si.295,7 0l refunding excess OF de-
posts on duties /; 81 sol. 977 on debentures:
"A. 7s3. O54 On public buildings ; 1850: 3s2
construction and maintenance Of lights; ST.
log. SIS construction and maintenance OF rev.
enue cutterr {: Si09. O37 marine hospital serv-
ce : S3l7. 9s1 distribution shares Of fines, PEN
alties and fcrfeitures $50. l6i preserving
life and property from ~shipwreck and slO!,-
933 miscellaneous accounts. The Commis
sioner says: THE evils Of the moiety system
in its practical administration were I'M
doubtedly great, and by the enactment