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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

1t is rather singular that diamonds, the
most valuable of mineral products. ar,
bought and sold by measure based solely
on usage. Carat weight is employed for thu
purpose, but has never been legalized either
in England or this country, neither is it gov
crned by any standard. 1t is, however, gen
enerally recognized that Is = diamond carat
are equal to q troy ounce The fourth part o
the diamond carat is called the carat grain
and is found to be AS nearly as possible equa
to the average weight of a dry wheat grair
taken from the middle of the ear, which again
is identical with the Aleyandrian grain o
the Ptolemies, four OF which were equal TO thu
ACXandrian carat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
The Humbug and the Sense of Advertising


Concerning advertising there is great
deal of positive humbug. We say "humbug"
because the word fraud" does not fully cover
the case. Advertising is unquestionably one
great secret ofsuccess. But 1t must be judi
cious advertising. Some men want to buy
advertising as the vulgar buy pictures, look
ing to the quantity, not the quality. OF
course, what is called,,"late advertising pays,
but only however, when done with good
Judgment. For instance, it is not good
Judgment, except in very rare cases, to adj
yertise, at any price, in cheap issues, or char
liable publications. They are seldom read
Next in worthlessness as Il vehicle, comes the
ordinary almanac. These are manufactured
to most surprising extent, and the invest
ment is immensely profitable to apothecaries'
and dealers, The man OF paper cooperating
with the man of pills, makes the whole al
manQC business one of mutual profit. One
collector, on the Hudson, to our positive
knowledge, has bought, during the last few
weeks no less than ten tons OF alnanacs
which were sent out to country apothccarieS
for distribution. There is als0 a wholesale
druggist in New York City, who sells these
things regularly by the toa, instead OF
sending them out to customers. This Is only
one of the ways in which injudicious advert
sers waste their money Advertisers shoulC
remember that circulation of ten or tifteer
| Thousand in an uncXceptiOnal medium !!
worth vastly more than a hundred thOuSanC
Through the medium Of 4 questionable agent
! Printing is not advcrtising.--PTGss and Legs
! Laticc JOUrRdi, Albany, " \.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

The Grand Duke Alexis, of Russia, has
written n book. The first volume has been
gwen to the public, and as II iSdevoted cXclu-
slycly to the United States, ia customs and
people, it naturally cXcItes some interest in
our country. AS only q few hundred copies
of the work are 10 be printed, and those in
his native tongue, it is sot at all likely we
shall be annoyed by Importunatc canvassers
soliciting subscriptions fUr it, yet there are
portions of the contents that will be best ap-
prcciatcd by Americans.
The Duke thinks American manEers are n
little awkward and angular, but decidedly
pleasant on account OF Cyeryhody'S frank
ness. He Judges from The VOcifcrous cheers
/ heard at his receptions that lung diseases
cannot he very prevalent in the New World
though he omits the reflection that vigorous
! hallouing under such Circumstances might be
an indication of cerebral weakness.
! 1, seems "A huge bull WAS exhibited in New
York during his public reception there.
though no one saw it except the distinguish.
I &C foreigners II was arranged u have the
b12ds blow a compliment Ia tie Duke by
playing a Russian air. The idea vas good
but the selection was poor. The "Dirge OF
~. Catherine" was the air Solccic /, ard in
Russia that is only played at the funeral of q
mcmtcr of The imperial family.
/ The Grand Duke praises American hotels
but thinkstheir "faTc is too rich" lie saw
= there Is u ;hcir tables always too much uI
a good thiHg.'" He always asked for the pc
/, culiar diSAss Of America, but owing 20 IA,
prevalence OF French and Italian cooks ht
did not succeed in getting dish of pork an,
beans until Ec cot "out west" That "pecu
liarly American production" appears to hav,
q suited the Ducal taste, for he pronounoes i
"a very palatabic dish, which would bca
Il-anspllnlihg 90 Russia
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

How To SroP THE Flow az BLOOD
House keepers, mechanics, and others, IN
handling tools, knive, and other snarp in>irI
mcnts. very frequently receive severe cuts
from ahich blood flows pgoiuscly anu often
times cudangcrs life itself Blood may b'
made tn cease flowing rs follows: TAKE tht
6na du.t nf tea and bind it To the wound-at
all times accessible and easily obtained. At
Ter the blood has ceased 10 How, laudanun
may be advaniagcously applied Ia the wound
Duc regard In these instructions would saV'
agitation of mind. and running inT the sur
rron. who would probablay make 10 beltel
prescription u BE- were present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

4 prisoner In the Missouri ponitentiary.
too weak to work, and who had the run q
the yard, one day asked the Warden if lac
could be allowed Ia cultivate small corner
OF the enclosure. What do you want To
raises" "Cucumbcrs sir" "Why, YOU can't
raise them here. The other prisoners would
steal them" NO, SIR" said the man firmly
well, 60 ahead," said the Warden, IF any OF
your cucumbers are stolen don't come 10 mt
with your complaints" You will nevci
hear from me on that score, SIR The ca
cumbcS were planted, walcred, trained ant
cultivated, and an immense crop was thc r.
suit. Is fast, however, ~ the fruit ripcncd
IL disappeared, and the Warden became con
viCted that the owner sold IL for liquor, pro
duce, or some other cOntrabanl article. III
directed the man 10 bc watched, and finally
lac was detected in the act Of carrying hi
cucumbcrs To the hospital and giving then
10 the poor fellows who, in their sickness
craved them. Not ore had been stolen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

Tie fumes of birthstone match will re-
move berry stains from a book or paper OF
engraving.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

BICKpoRD r. 9. BowRN M MoLoNxY.
pICKFORD BOWEN Il MOLONEY, AttOr-
ID neys and Connselors at Law, No Court street. Will
promptly and diligently attend to all business entrusted
their care. aprl9'f3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

" Il. WEEKS, Attorney at Law, Solicitor In
" Chancery and Justice OF the Peace. Up stairs In
Deanos Block. mayl7,'i3-ly
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Confessional Cards.
ATT OR N G Y s =,

TAME S O'DON n ELL. Attorney and Coun-
sellor AT Law. Collections made and promptly remit
led. ONCE in Glover e. Cooks BLOCK, with Rice Wal.
bridge Ottawa, Illinois. novl5.I3
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y. W.. sTIPP. RI wALBRIDGR.
DICE, STRIP 81 wALBklDGE
IL Attorneys at Law. Office In Glover Cooks Block.
over Dimmick' e drug store, Ottawa, Ills. aprly13
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GEO. w. w. BLA * e. Attorney at Law
VI Collecting and promptly attended
Once west OF Court House, Ottawa lls septl913
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CIIA%. II. BRUSH, Attorney and Counselor
\ NJ Law. Oihce-Room No. Post Office Block. Otts.
wa, Illinois. marl13
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

WIN. S.JACKSON,A Attorney at Law and No.
w tsry Public, Streator Illinois. apri,'GS
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nICKEY, BOYLE & NICHOLSON. Attorneys
~ at Law, Leland Bushners Block La Sale street,
Ottawa Ills. ,narS'i3
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D.. p. JONES. l.. W. BREWER.
| ION E.ss ~ 1SR Il w IcIS, Attorneys and Coun.
y sellers at Law, Ottawa Ills Office, Rooms Nos d 8,
second floor Metropolitan Block. octls'12
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"Mrs. Pa chet, Of Murpheysboro, is the mother
OF a,cbld, prematurely born, that has a mules
head. This is no humbug," says the Clinton
equity Ds,aocr But humbugs often do carry
mules or at least jackasses' heads.
The Dundee correspondent of the Elgin Ga-,tt,
sayt that on Saturday evening last, German, at
one shot, killed two fine grey foxes, which he
found up in tree near town.
Foxes up tree! and both killed. Wasn't that
= cat astrophe:
Says a dise0nsolate Vermont editor: "Somc
jackass tells w to "Cheer up, cheer up; its
long lane that has no turn" Don't we know IL
OF course it's a long lare that has no turn. How
perfectly absurd 10 expect fellow To "chee
up" because long lane has no turn! We decline
TO cheer up for any such reason"
The Detroit free P,ess SAYS that il YOU lire
shotgun in any Direction IN that county you vii
hit poet To which the Ohio STAT Journal 70
plies: We want shotgun"
The New York Ward SAYS that the Albanl
Argus has a correspondent who calmly survey,
the Sahara from the sitting-polpt Of a German
beer house." .-...t o.
The Detroit Tribune rails at the Inconsistent,
Of the western railroads voting 10 give no passc,
after the first Of January, and yet. in less than
month, voting to pass their February dividends
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

ID r.. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law. once in
d. Nattngers Block Of La Sale and Main streets
with Mayo q Widmer, Ottawa, Ills. jun 1872
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

DUSH NELL ~ RUIIL. Attorneys at Law.
ID Ofice In the Leland Bushnell block, over Burke
Heensns store. west of Court House, ottawa H. dec1 20
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G.s ELpRIpGB. N. LEWIS.
ELDRIDG e 81 LEWIS, Attorneys and
II Counselors at Iisw Glover Cooks Block, ottawa.
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DR. r. T.. DY Ell.
Office Over Exchange Bank,

nR. g. HARD, Physician and surgeon, over TO-
~ lls Main street, Metropolitan Block Ottawa lliinols
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MI. j. j. BOY Lie, Physician and surgeon, "
~ tawaIll. Office Columbus street, TWO doors nOr.h
49, ID Iltl
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nOCTOR BIs EES Il. Eclectic Physician
Surgeon and ObstetriCan. Office and Residence AZ
La Sale street second floor. Chronic Diseases and Obste
rca Practice specaltes individuals and families treated
by the year. hight calls answered promptly Rmg TIE
bell. epii-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31
p NY s ICIA N 8 .

TT NJ IBASCOM, NJ. d., Successor TO DR.
III. C. D. Fairbanks,) Physician and Surgeon, Ottawa
m once over City Drug Store. All calls left at the ofc,
will receive prompt attention, either day night. aug9V
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-31

ERANK y. CItAwFORD, Attorney and
Counselor at Law. Office, S2S Wabash Ave, Chicago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25
GREAT BARGAINS

THE undersigned have just received from the
i Eastern markets one Of the LARGEST,
CHEAPEST aud BEST STOCKSOF GOODS
ever brought TO tais market.
The Stock consists in part of superior French
and English Cloths Of all colors, Casimeres and
Vestings, ,and other goods which they will sell by
the yard OF make up to order. They also in-
yite attention to their Stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
A FINE AND LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FASHIONABLE HATS,
NOTIONS, and Shirts, Collars, Neck Ties,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, &c., which they
will sell cheap for cash.
All Goods purchased elsewhere will be Gu!
and manufactured 10 order at short notice and
fit guaranteed.
Beaver Cloths $500 and up.
Cassimercs rs and up.
Resdy.msde Goats $50 and up.
Good Cashmere Suits 1900 and up.
Guods made up at low prices, and
fits guaranteed. Give Us a call.
s. p. HUMRICKHOUSE,
JAS. S. RIGHTSTINE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDSTOWN REGISTER

lS fUBLlSdED w ELhLi
at 81, so per annum in advance, or if paid with
ia two months after the date Of subscription;
If not paid within two months So will be
charged. These terms will be strictly ad-
hered to.
ADVERTISEMENTS Of one square or less, for
thee insertions or less 81 so, and SO Gems per
square for each additional insertion. Larger
ones in the same proportion. The space OF
IL lines will constitute square.
A liberal deduction will be made from the
above rates, on yearly advertisements.
If the number of insertions be not marked
on the advertisement, when sent in, II Will De
published and charged accordingly.
JOB PRiNTING will be executed win neat
ness and despatch.
All Job Work and Advertisements mns'0e
paid for when handed in.
All personal communications Will De chareeu
for at the rate of SO cents per square, ~ lines'
for one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
of the Annual Advertisers, it is proper to state
distinctly that their privilege only EXTENDS 10
their own immediate business. Real Estate ,Le-
gal and all other advertisements sent by them
10 be an additional charge, and no variation.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid up, unless at the option Of the editor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25
RETRosPECTIoN.

Listen, listen, gentle river,
Stay one moment in thy flow I!
Cease, oh cease thy happy MORNINGS
While my heart pours forth its woe
Down beside a western prairie,
Where the vine and roses blend,
Where the proud magnolia's waving,
And the stately poplars bend
There, in early joyous childhood,
Wandered / for many day,
Culling flowers of richest odor,
Blooming round my happy way.
There, within that fairy dwelling,
Sweet affection kept her throne;
Their in prayer loved voices mingled +;
Ah +! where are those treasures gone?
In that graveyard meath the willow,
Side by side, in dreamless sleep,
Where the mock birds sing their re-
QUEEN
Where the low green clover creeps,
Are those loved ones sweetly resting,
Lost to sorrow and TO tears,
Needless of the tempest gathering
Round the gloom of coming years.
On my young brow care is leaving
Traces of her cruel tread,
Pleasures roses all have withered,
Hopes sweet dreams forever fled
And i'd faiu. when life is ended,
Lay me where I'm kneeling now {;
Sweet I'd rest, clear, placid river,
On thy green banks mossy brow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25

SOUTHERN PoLIrICAL OUTLooK.-A gen
tleman who has just returned here from
an extensive business trip through the
Southern States gives most encourag-
ing account of the prospect for the re-
turn of large number of democratic
Congressman at the approaching cleo
tions. The democrats, be is confident,
will carry every district now represent
ed by them, and q very marked change
of sentiment is developing III the repub-
lican districts.
This change in great part grows out
of the action of Congress IN refusing to
listen to the appeal Of the tax payers OF
South Carolina for redress Of grlevan-
ces. Southern people who have sub,
stantial interests in their States, and
who have been acting with the republl-
can party now openly express the opln-
ion that they cannot hope for much
from the party in power, and their only
reliance seems to be to get ademocratlc
majority in at least one branch Of Con-
gress. Another reason for this change
of sentiment was the manifest disincll-
nation on the part of the majority at
the last session to deal literally toward
the South in the payment of claims
Justly due, as for instance, the payment
of mail contractors for services rendered
before the War.-Wash. Cor. Baho.
Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25

NEATSEss.-In its essence, and pureiy
fer its own sake, neatneSS is found In
few. Many = man is neat for appear
ance sake; there is an instructive feeling
that there is power in it. When man
consults a physician or lawyer tor the
first time, or comes to rent house or
borrow money, he will come in his best
dress; lady will call in her carriage.
A man that means business and honesty
comes as he is, just as you will find HIM
in his store, his shop, his counting
house. The most accomplished gam
blers dress well; the most enterprlslng
swindlers are faultlessly clothed, but
countless multitudes are but whitewash-
ed sepulchers Too many don't care,
so long as it will not be seen. Wash
ington Allston, the great artist the ao-
complishcd gentleman, suddenly left his
friend standing at the door Of a splen-
did Boston mansion as they were about
entering for a party, because he had
lust remembered that he had a hole In
his stocking. 1t could not be seen Or
known, but the very knowledge OF Its
existence made him feel that he vas less
a man than he ought to be; gave him a
feeling Of inferiority.
When you see neat, tidy, cleanIy'
cheerful dwelling, there you will find
joyous, loving, happy family. But If
filth and squalor, aud a disregard for
refining deiicacies of life prevail in any
household, there will be found in the
moral character of the inmates much
that is low, degrading, unprlncipled,
vicious and disgusting. Therefore as
we grow in years, we ought to watch
eagerly against neglect Of cleanliness IN
person and tidiness in dress.-HaHs
Journal Of Nealt&.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25

1t seems that descendant Of George
Washington resides in Denni5on, Texas,
in the person of DR.. Lawrence A.
Washington, a gentleman aged sixty
wears. The News of that city says :
;.Dr. Washington is the nearest living
kin TO General George Washington.
His grandfather, Samuel Washington,
was George Washingtons brother,
which, of course, makes the doctor the
Generals grand nephew. George
Washin gton was the guardian OF DIR.
Lawrence a. Washington's father when
he was q boy, and raised him in his
own family. DIR. Lawrence a. Wash
ington was born in Winchester, Va,
but removed to Texas some twenty
eight wears ago. Before the war he
owned valuable plantation in Colorado
county, and good many negroes, but
lost a large portion of his property dur
ing the rebellion, of which he was a
warm supporter. After the declaration
of peace he decided to leave the State
and make a home in California, and
started North, but got no further on his
journey than Kansas, where he remain
ed until q few months since, when ne
returned to Texas and located IN Den
nison."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25
I'll u u r. 20 In =
FOR TIE
Book store Man ! !

I HAVE just received from Baltimore a
4 new supply of fine StailoG'ry. consist
ing Of luital, Tinted and Plain Papers.
| call The attention OF The Public 10 my
stock OF Window Shsdes, both paper and
linen. venture the assertion that pref
tier patterns Of Paper Shades cannot be
found iG town. have also Fire Screens
and a well selected stock Of Shade Fix
lures, including Harlshorn Patent Shade
Roller, The best that is now in use.
keep on hand aud furnish 10 order
Picture Frames, Picture Cord, Picture
rsss IL, Nails, &c.
call the attention OF the public 10 the
fact lhs, have now on hand stock oi
WALL PAPER, and purpose adding to
i, f ON time to time. and | ask that the
commEniiy give me their patronage, IN
stead OF going 10 The city or nelghboring
towns. can sell paper as cheap as II
can be boughi anywhere, as buy oireci
from the manufacturers. II The papers in
the house do not sui the taste OF parties,
will order ior them any pattern they
may desire.
O.. Thankful for the patronage ey,en-
ded TO me in the past ask for a larger
share 10 the future.
JAS. E. BARNHART.
May 2s, 1874. #
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DIR. D. W. JONES.
PHYSICIAN g. SURGEON,
MARTINSBURG, W. VA.

MARTINSBU RG, W. ' a.
Consulting Office, No 80 West King street,
q few doors from the Court House. Observe
the sign on the side of the door. Office hours
from 10 A. NJ, to I2 NJ, and from = 10 5 P. NJ.
and to evening
The Doctors long and successful practice at
Hagerstown, Md, and thePast five years at
Martinsburg, W. Va, and nearly four years at
the bedside in the different Hospitals Of the
large cities enables him TO give full sa,isfae-
tion 10 the afflicted, without the use Of that
deadly poison Mercury, and other powerful
Minerals that annually sends thousands TO
premature grave.
All Nervous Diseases speedily cured. Let
the weak and nervous bear in mind that when
they have symptoms indicating many other
diseases, 1t originates principally from the
nerves.
SEMINAL WEAKNESS.
This dreadful scourge Of suffering humanity
brought on from unnatural habits OF youth, or
learned from evil companions at school or
while alone. Both sexes, old and Young, are
guilty of it, and it is fastening thousands TO
that bourne from whence no traveller returns.
For all such DR.. JONES has discovered never
failing treatment that will soon bring about new
life and fully restore enfeebled manhood.
This disease strikes with terror to the boldest
heart, where il is soon discovered in the roof
Of the mouth ard throat, with discoloring
blotches over the head and body fast betraying
the unhappy victim, death ending the suffering.
Make an early application, and be cured
without any change Of diet or hindrance from
business OF detection o. friends.
GRAVEL CURED
Without the dangerous medium of an operation.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS
OF every form speedily cured.
Affection ofthe Kidneys and Bladder, and
all kinds Of Chronic Diseases, no matter how
long standing, speedily restored.
DR.. JONES can be consulted by letter descrlb-
ing symptoms, age, ,anG how long standing. All
letters strictly confidential.
The completion of he Cumberland Valley
Railroad to Mar,insburg, will make 1t convent
enl for patients from Maryland and PennSyl-
vania TO call and consult with the Doctor.
DR.. JONES will not visit patients except
where they are not able to consult him at his
office. His family practice at Martinsburg is
sufficient evidence Of his success. All letters
must be addressed 10
d. W. JONES, NJ. D.,
May 30-ly Martinsburg, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-07-25

AS a general thing lotteries are hum
bugs. 1t is only necessary to glance at
What is called the Ternary plan OF draw.
ing to see the fraud intended. But the
Gift Concert of the Valley Educational
Association will be simple affair
drawing after the plain style of num-
berine prizes and tickets. The object
is profit for laudable purpose, but not
fraud by lottery practice. The gentle,
men composing the association are all
of the highest standing, and what they
state can he relied upon. If they shall
only sell half the tickets, rather than be
liable to suspicion, they assure US that
there will be no postponement. Any
one desiring to invest can do SO with
the fullest assurance that there will be
fair play at every sacrifice and any cost
So far they have been succeeding hand
somely, aud before the first OF Septem-
Der it is hoped the tickets will be dis
posd of. See the agents and buy a
ticket. For all particulars write to the
Secretary at Edinburg, Shenandoah
county, Virginia.