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Leaves to meet all ordinary city eXpendi-
ditures. ........'''.''''....'.' so,noo
IT. however, the school board are again to have
S25 900, then there will be left the staggering
sum OF $4,000, to meet a class Of expenditures
upon which the city council during the past year
expended about $4,000 having paid out of their
revenue of $4,000 about $4,000 upon accruing
Indebtedness and interest.
These figures, which we admit are only approx
innate, for we have no means of getting at the
precise figures, they have not yet been closely
footcd,-wll give our readers some idea of the
sort of Mayor and council We shall need to save
the city during the coming year, 1t will require
a Mayor of sense as well as nerve; and q council
of solid men to back him. to run the city govern
ment on, at the most $4,000, which during the
past year cost $4,000. Yet it must be done! There
is no use trying to blink it. Economy as rigid as
that we have indicated or reputation, insolvency
and disgrace are the only alternatives. We ask
our people to lay these matters to heart. The
city government in 1871 and 1872 was run, we be
lieve, on some $4,000 year. That fact shows
that the feat of doing so again is not an impossi
bic one It can, in short, be done without diff
men to do it,
If in anything said above we have inadvertant-
y misstated the facts, and have given too gloomy
or not enough gloomy an account of the situa-
ton, our columns are open to any one possessed
of more definite information on the subject
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Crash, smash and down 90 the prices! Another
great reduction in our stock of winter clothing
We are selling our IS overcoats at IS, Sl5 at $40
and the best So at 10 dollars, and offering our
entire stock at the same reduced prices.
NJ STIEPEL White Corner.
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John Whalcn, aitr, John Burke, whose cool.
ness in appropriatinS 4 pair Of Phil. Bruck's
boot, a month or two ago, excited our special
admiration at the time, was tried for the pecca.
dillo in the County Court the other day aud sen.
fenced 10 pay one dollar fine, in return for which
the county D, generously tc board him Il days
under the Court House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

DEBATING CLUB.-The Ottawa Debating Club
has been recognized with j. L. ODonncll as
President, D. McDougall, Vice President, l.. L,
Thompson, Secretary, and T. Crane, Treasurer.
Meeting every Thursday evening at the Court
House for discussion.
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Strayed or stolen, on Sunday evening, q light
cOlorcd Maltese Kittcn-throat and forehead
white. Leave the kitten at Hamilton " billiards
and make little girl, who mourus her lost pet,
happy, and be rewarded besides.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

PIANOS for sale by Z. Frank Ford, III Main ST.:
One splendid Z octave Steck, $3.50.
One elegantly carved 7octave Chickering, $500.
The celebrated Bradbury and other Pianos.
Estey Organs, the best in the world, and the
largest organ factory in the world. Statistics
show that more than three Esteys are sold to one
Of any other make.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

We the undersigned citizens of Ottawa, be.
lieving the interest of our city demands at the
head of its municipal government gentleman
of large business experience, careful and wise
financial ability, do most earnestly solicit you to
allow your name to be presented as candidate
for Mayor at the ensuing city election in March
next, and trust, when you reflect how much the
interest of our city depends upon its municipal
government, and consider its wants and necesSi.
ties, you will not refuse to accede to their urgent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Mr.. A. Frank, the most popular clothing man
in the city, has gone east for fine goods, to suit
the wants Of his customers. Remember the PEG
pies Square Dealing House, 81 La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Andrew Lynch wishes it distinctly understood
that lie is not a candidate for Mayor, and will not
accent any nomination.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

The City Council passed an ordinance at their
last meeting providing for the election of the city
assessor and city collector by vote of the people
at the approaching city election. These officers
have heretofore been appointed by the Mayor,
with the advice and consent of the council.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

II. d. Omstead and Sons want to buy goot
farm, not less than 100 acres, and would lik
more Address them ut Freedom, La Sale Co., II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

The 10th Anniversary Of the La Sale County
Bible Society will be held in the VI. f. Church at
Mendoza, Sabbath evening next, Feb. 22d, at :
o'clock. President Edwards, of Normal, will de-
liver the address. The friends of the cause are
cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

When you want to buy good, fresh and stylish
goods for men and boys, go to A. Frank Il Co,
the Peoples Square Dealers, 81 La Sale street,
west of Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

ORCHARD HIMSELF AGAIN."-The above re-
fers to Jacob Mooney, the veteran clothier Of
Ottawa He is on hand with famous spring
stock, larger and more complete than ever in
every particular. He has more and better new
goods than ever, and at prices to suit the times
and please his customers, and he does not care
who knows it. He has bought largely this time,
and from his long experience in dealing with
the people of La Sale county, he feels confident
that he has selected such goods as will COM
mend themselves to popular taste. We have
not space here to cnumerate the many different
articles in his line, save TO say that they are
bran new and in the tip top of fashion, and
enough to go around and supply every man and
boy in La Sale county with good wardrobe
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JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities dong all kinds of job Work. in the
riou styles of the surpassed in this section,
end we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in
this neto give a call BY the udicous and liberal use
Of printers ink many mans iortuneh been made and
the aeld is still open. Tryit.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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Millinery Headquarters.

Just received, the ncwsStylcs Of Spring Hats.
Mrs. f. HARPER,
No. 49, Main Street, Ottawa.
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Passing Freedman ~ Cos. grocery house on
Monday last We saw lettuce, radishe', parsley
onions, &c, all large and green. Talk about 90
ing south to find spring when there i plenty oil
it at home. Fred will supply the public with
vegetables from this out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Town COLLECTORS TAX RECEIPrs.-Town col
lcctors can find all sizes of tax receipts, printed
on good paper, at Osman II Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

EgRnH--Tae Norhyil.c and other up the river
paper, persist la making Mr.. Talil4ud, peddle.
for Simon Brothers ol thi, city, the victim OF thc
recent sheridan murder. Now a. We saw NJ
Tuftland in full, hearty body sni sesh no late
than yesterday, w prnir,' ,'a: this persistence
in numbering him ,ci. dI,. lcu = most unres-
Sonahc-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Fine Book and Job Printing, promptly an(
carefully executed, at the FREE TRADER Office.
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4 man lately tried to commit suicide. He had
been TO see 2S clothing houses in this and neigh
boring cities, and had not found one to suh him
until he called at Stiefcls. Sticfcls always suits
his customers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Every man in the county can get pair Of calf
boots that will fit like glove at j. Mcgatlin's,
He has just received fresh stock, and he sells
them Chcap
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

The Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society
of Ottawa have accepted an invitation to partici-
pate in the celebration of St. Patrick's day at
La Sale
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

The best Chicago lager beer, cigars, &c, al
ways on hand ut Anthony Schcrcrs, $40 Main 81.
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\. Frank * Co.'S Clothing House Is the only
real clothing house in Ottawa TO purchase fine
goods at for gents wear. The place - q la
Sale street, west Of the Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

REHovAL.-About the first OF March Mrs.
Gregg may be found at J. Dckcy II Sons old
stand, No. l0l Main street, Ottawa.
Also those indebted TO me are requested to cal
and settle up by that time and much obligc
Mrs SARAH GRECO.
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Lent.

Ash Wednesday, the commencement of the
season of Lent, in commemoration OF the forty
DAYS fast of our Saviour in the Wilderness, oc-
Cured on Wednesday Of this week, February
18th. The day was observed by appropriate re-
lgous services in the Roman Catholic and Epis-
copal churches of this city.
The services during Lent at the Catholic
churches will be announced on Sunday
The services at the Episcopal Church will be
Wednesday evening at $50, prayers with lecture {;
same Fridays at 10 A. NJ, and prayers at p NJ.
Saturdays, (manly intended for childrcn.l The
only additional services for sundays are commu-
Mon each Sunday at 8 AN.
Bishop Foley, Of Chicago, prcscribes the fol-
lowing rules for observance by all good Catho
lics of his diocese, which includes Ottawa, dur
ing Lent:
|. The first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, falls
on the 18th of February
| .. All the days OF Lent are days OF lasting, cX
cept the Sundays.
3. All persons who have completed their
twenty.tirst year. unless legitimately dispensed
are obliged to keep the fast. custom allows
cup of coffee, tea or chocolate, with small piece
of bread, TO be takeh in the morning. In the
evening" a collation. not exceeding the fourth
part of an ordinary meal, is allowed.
4. By dispcnsation, the use OF hesh-meat is
allowed at the principal meal on Mondays, Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, except the Sat,
urday in Ember-week, and the Thursday ana
Saturday in Holy Week.
5. The use of fish and flesh meat is not allow.
cd ut the same meal during Lent.
&. All under twcnty-one years OF age, those
who are engaged at work, the sick and GONZALES
cent and persons who cannot fast without Sc
rious injury to health, are exempted from the
fast. Persons excused from fasting, on account
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Sticfel is the only square dealing" clothing
house in Ottawa. and the original one at that.
Don't be humbugged by other imitators Of the
name and place. Go to Stiefcls White Corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

LosT.-H, X. Parr, of Serena, will pay liberal
reward for a couple of hounds--One black-and-
tan and the other black with bald face-that
strayed away Feb. 9th, and are supposed to haye
gone towards Ophir.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

Neck wear-something new-at 4. Frank "
Co.'S, the Peoples Square Dealers, 81 La Sale
street west of Court House.
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TIT SKs, THuNKs!-A car load OF Toledo trunks
(thc best in the markell at j. Christman's, IS
Madison street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

The latest and most fashionable hats in Ottawa
for men and boys wear are only to be found at
A. Frank x Co.'S, the Peoples Square Dealers,
81 La Sale street.
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Ford has the largest and best stock OF AccOr-
deems, Concertinas, Drums, Flies, Tamborincs
Banjos Violins, Strings, Music Folos, in the city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21
ID. Heenan s. Co.

There was tremendous accumulation of boxes
in front of d. Heenan 81 Cos. the other day, in
dicating the arrival of lots of new goods,
Among them is choice stock Of all the popu-
lar alpaccas; also nice variety of plain and
fancy cassmeres for spring SUITS, to which par
ticular attention is invited.
Then there is the best stock in Ottawa of
blcached and brown sheetng, shirtng table
linen, towellng and all those goods that house,
keepers must constantly have, at prices that
will make them feel comfortable.
Remember, that d. Heenan " Co. also deal
largely in family groceries, and deliver all goods
free of charge anywhere within the city limits, .
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-02-21

The SCIENCE RECORD ers lN;i.-A comPentl
um OF scientific rrcs-,-~ aud discovery during
the past year. with Illustrations, edited BY \
fired 2 Beach tn- sale by usnal - Haperasn.
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We manufacture all OF our own clothing in our
own factory in Baltimore, and therefore can war
rant every garment We sell. \. FRANK d Co,
No. - Ia Sale Street.
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The Temperance Hat, for children can oaly oC
found at 4. Frank X Cos, the Peoples Clother
-2l La Snllr -trer,.
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If you will chew tUbocco, use the " Fountain
at Smith ~ Rising's--thc best in tse market.
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Tie only store in the city to buy fine ChildreA
clothing j. VI. Stiefcl's White Corner.
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New seasons Japan Tea, very hne favor and
quality, at Phillips Bros
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Get the best and most comfortable shoe in
the country-it is the Alexis Tic Mcgai'in sells
them chcaD
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II You van, a No white slir, ,,iApdari) -
10 J. { hri>iman'>
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From the hum Of machinery that We hear in
passing Porter * Nason's mandatory We judge
that times are not very dun there.
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A fresh stock of those Alexis Ties just received
at j. McrOlIin's
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Geneva and Sterling. Flour from Colorado and
wheat at Riales'-thc best in the
market
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! For a new suit OF clothing, by measure OF
ready made give !. Christman q call.
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Best Oysters, only - and - cts. at Pierguc'-
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Largest stock Of violins at Ford.

The Golden Shirt,-something good-at \.
/ Frank A. COS
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in the Congregational church next SUNDAY
morning ana evening.
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rhe - arrles IN Otiava q Pratt,..
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For good farmers lunch call a; Picrgue'S.
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For downright bargain. - to VI Stiefers White
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The Fountain Tobacco-the bet cnewing-can
De had at Smith Rising Il Cos.
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Latest .tylr hat for cash at J. Chrisirnan',.

For an extra cAoic" Japan Tea, cal! on Phil
Inns Rr1,,
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Pratt sell, candy a; l6 cent, Per 10.
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Ford has inst received his new piano mover.
Those wanting pianos moved will please leave
orders % store III Main street.
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sticfcrs Spring Stock is coming next week
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Fresh oranges just received at Prli,'-.
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IIl IUt UtNI IUUT NJ hIIIU =
Finest Italian, length strings, DC, at Ford's.
AcCrDEST.-Charle5 H., son Of Nath. Pcrlcy,
had his leg broken 10y accident last week while
hauling dirt at the Per!cy coal bank.
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We donot treat customers in our store TO Ton.
md Jerry, DUt we viii make YOU acquainted with
Tom and Perry, the ,alcsmca, at \. Frank *
Co.'S u La Sale street
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". Napl. sugar at Phillip, Bros.
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To find n s,iefel, call at the Clothing Bazaar,
White Corner.
The best Of all kinds Of cakes aud snaps at
Picrgucs.
fresh stock Of Serge and Goat Buskins just
received AZ : Megaffns.
Crackers and cheese, by the barrel and tON, Al
Prrguc'-
New Hams, Bacon and Dried Beef at Phillips
Brothers
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City Election.

Our city election takes place on the Sd Monday
of March, being three weeks from next Monday
and it is time our people were seriously looking
around for suitable candidates to fill the various
offices. Our city affairs generally, and hei
finances particularly, are in such condition
that the services of our ablest and best men are
absolutely needed to save her nom endless dill
culties ii not financial disgrace and ruin. To
make our meaning clearer, let us look at few
figures:
Our city Indebtedness, surprising the present
council meet promptly all liabilities accruing
during the present municipal year. will, on say
OF which must be met during the coming
year, from April |, 1874 to April |, 1873, 4l,2o,
This includes principal and interest accruin9
during the year.
The present council raised during the past year
in round figures, the following revenue:
For city purposes, by taxes. 1000
For school purposes, by taxes. .......... @3,OOt
By licenses poll tax, &c.................. 5,oo'
$4,000
We are not advised by what plea or upon wha
ground $4,000 were raised for school purposes
as the law allows but $4,000 to be levied for that
purpose; but suppose the additional $4,000 were
to cover some former deficiency. In that case
during the coming year, $4,000 can be saved i.
that item
Then, supposing the city taxes levied for the
coming year are exactly the same as were levied
last year, and suppose poll tax, licenses, &c.
yield the same, we shall have
Beycnue for city purposes. ............ ,OOt
Saved from school tax excess ............ 5000
$4,000
From which deduct indebtedness that
must be met ...................... 4,2OC
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For the best Flour go to Phillips Bros.
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To find NJ. s,iefcI, call at the Clothing Bazaar,
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Buy the best Flour at Rialc's.
The Richmond palladium., 1874-02-07
w :" Y : Hr's
!lys TREE TAR CORDIAL,
NATURES GREAT REMEDN
FoK?rIIE
IT. ROAT AND L U N G S

.It is gratifying to us to inform the public
that DIR. l.. @. c. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar
Cordial for Throat and Lung Diseases, has
gained an enviable reputation from the At
lantic to the Pacific ocean, and from thence
in some of the first families Of Europe, not
through the press alone, but by persons
throughout the States actually benefited
and cured at his Office. While he publishes
less, so say our reporters, he is unable to sup
ply the demand. 1t gains and holds its rep
utation:
First. Not by stopping cough, but by
loosening and assisting nature to throw of
the unhealthy matter collected about the
throat and bronchial tubes, which causes
irritation.
Second. 1t removes the cause of irritation
(Which produces cough) of the mucous mem
brane and bronchial tubes, assists the lungs
to act and threw of the unhealthy secre-
tions, and purifies the blood.
Third. 1t is free from squills, lobelia, ipe-
cac and opium, of which most throat and
lung remedies are composed, which allay
cough only and disorganlxe the stomach. 1t
has soothing effect on the stomach, acts OH
the liver and kidneys, and lymphatic and
nervous regions, thus reaching to every
part of the system, and in its invigorating
and purifying effects, it has gained q repu-
tation which 1T must hold above all others
in the market.
The Richmond palladium., 1874-02-07

In the Prairie Farmer of Nov 29,
1873, is an essay on the Tomato by
Mrs. N. 81. Ramsey, read before
the Montgomery Co, O., Horticul-
tural Society, in which she says
II have heard old Mr.. Bolton, whom
we all remember with feelings of
veneration and respect, say that he
introduced the first plant into this
country some seventy years ago,
having brought the seeds in his
pocket from South America, and
distributed them among his friends
in Philadelphia, who cultivated them
for the singularity and beauty of
their appearance, butrejected them
as an esculent, regarding them as
poisonous when grown in this eli
mate" She also quoted the Amer
ican Cyclopedia Is saying they
were known in England as early as
1897. A Dutch herbalist, as early
as 1883, speaks of them as veget-
ables to be eaten with pepper, salt
and oil