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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-03

| Mark Twain, the weIl.known hunorst re-
piled to tbs toast OF the ladies at the festival
of the Scotsish Corporation of London en- De
cembcr /. In doing so he said: | am proud,
indeed, of the distinction of being chosen to
respond to this especial toast to 1.-THE La.
dies" CT to woman, if you please, for that IS
the preferable term, perhaps; il is certainly
the older, and therefore the more catitled to
reverence. Laughter.l | have noticed
that plain blCnt honesty, which is
such conspicuous characteristic of the
Scriptures, is always particular to never re-
fer to even the mother of mankind herself as
a "lady," but speaks of herself as q woman.
Laughter. 1t is odd, but you will and it is
SO. am peculiarly proud of this honor, be.
cause think that the toast to women is one
which, by right and by every rule of gallan-
try, should take precedence of all others-Of
the army, of the navy, Of even royalty itself,
perhaps, though the latter is not necessary in
this day and in this land for the reason that,
facility you do drink a broad general health
to all good women when you drink the health
of the Queen of England and the Princess of
Wales. Loud chcers.l l have in mind Il
poem just now which is familiar to YOU all,
familiar to everybody. And what apinspra,
ton that was (and how instantly the present
toast recalls the verses TO all our minds when
and sweetest of all poets says
woman. q wOuon'-oI-
Won"
- laughter -howcvoT, YOU rcmcmber the
lines; and You remember how ieelingly, how
daintily, how almost impcrccptibly the
verses raise up before you, feature for feature,
the ideal of a true ana perfect woman; and
how, as you contemplate the finished marvel,
your homage grows Into worship of the intel
I = \ =. Al. ..
mere breath, mere words. And you call to
mind now rs | speak how the poet, with
stern fidelity to the history of all humanity,
delivers 'hs beautiful child of his heart and
his brain over to the trials and the SORROWS
that must come to all sooner or later that
abide in the earth AMI how the pathetic story
eliminates in that apostrophc-sO wild, SO re
grctiul, so full of mournful FctrOspection.
The lines run thus
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-01-03
kN0CKlD Nr rHE DOOR.

"lIuw much will you give To come in ~
1.-TWO cows, and So" That's not enough"
Three cows and $40" "Oh, YOU are rich
YOU mus, give me more than that" Five
cows and S25 was the final offer which was
accepted. In writing 10 a lady you do not
use the name hut address il 10 her father like
this: John Jones daughter" and add the
name of the farm.
Many have the impression that Lapland is
dark in the winter, but that is an error. The
country i illuminated by northern lights ev.
cry night | wanted To see the Laps and
drive 4 reindeer. They can go ;ify miles an
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

The results of some arthmetical
problems are simply incredible till the
process by which they are reached is
followed step by step. 1t is, therefore,
not surprising that IN spite of the noto-
riety of the famous "horse- shoe" cal
culation, two persons accepted the offer
Of a well-known farmer in the Brechin
district, who lately proposed to pay the
expenses of picnic to thirty farmers,
provided one of them would bring to
him In the market on Tuesday one
grain of oats, doubling the number of
grains every Tuesday for twelve months.
Upon the offer being taken, one of the
parties accepting it having, according
to local Journal, offered to carry all
the oats on his back at the end of the
year, a calculs ton was made, which re-
suited as follows The grains of oats
would amount at the end of twelve
months to 1,034, 834, 46S quarters, two
bushels and the value at thirty shil-
ings per quarter, was found to be e.
52, PSI, 7o2, rs Cd. The picnic was not
paid for, but the gentleman who thought
that he could carry the accumulation of
oats "stoed.a round of champagne"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
A Blue Hens Chicken.

We have already quoted Texas as the
scene of peculiar marriage rites, and
may now add the details of a ceremony
uniting q colored couple. When the
parson babe any one who knew of any
impediment to the proposed union
speak out or forever hold his or her
peace, an elderly colored woman rose
and exclaimed, "Yes, iniects to dis
weddin', kase dat man been livin' wild
me, and he promise to marry me. y
With this startling announcement she
pushed forward to the altar, and, con-
fronting the groom, she planted def
blow or two under his nose, greatly to
the detriment of his shining molars.
She was promptly hustled from the
house, and the ceremony proceeded
without further injections. When
the bride felt sure of her position she
set up a shout which recalls Mark
Twain's latest story. Her cry was,
I'm one of de blue hens chickens,
and if you wants anything out of honey,
you jis come to me, and I'll satisfy you
I'm one of de blue hens chicke AS. -
Chicago Times.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
A FRENCH gunmaker has invented 6

A FRENCH gunmaker has invented q
rifle so arranged that the breech is
opened by cooking the piece, and, the
charge being introduced, the breech is
closed and the gun fired by touching
the trigger. The cartridge consists of
hollow leaden cone filed with powder
and closed at the base by means OF a
piece of cork. At the moment the cart
ridge is introduced into the breech the
powder escapes by small hole in the
cork, and an imperceptible ball of full
minating powder, which forms the
printing, takes its proper position. The
triple action of cooking, loading and
firing is thus effected simultaneously,
so that man with very little expert
ence can fire twenty rounds minute.
The cartridges are stored in an iron
tube, which is placed parallel with the
barrel, and contains thirty balls, so that
the piece. may be fred as many times
almost without any interval, and with
out removing the stock from the shout
der, as there is nothing to be done but
o cock and pull the trigger.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
Chinese Merchants.

The New York Iribune's Hong Kong
correspondent gives a very uncompli-
msntary sketch of the Chinese mer-
chant. Those who enjoy the reputa-
ton of merchants in California are, he
declares, scoundrels of the most deg
perate description who have been de-
ported from China for crimes. He
describes the means of becoming a
merchant in the Flowry Land. Two
Migrants will form partnership and
live together at an aggregate income of
~ cents day, half of which sum they
save. At the end of six months they
buy sedan-chair and procure license.
The chances of arrest for larceny at this
stage are ten to one, but if the critical
period is successfully passed they be-
come small merchants, earning 81 or So
a day. At the end of two years they
have amassed some 5000 apiece, and
then, separating, become independent.
They buy goods on credit, and by
means of cheating, swindling, black
mailing, and extortion manage to be-
come wealthy. The matchmaking proc
ess requires the cooperation of a
mandarin, who deals out justice and
pockets half the fine imposed. OF
course as the merchant becomes wealth.
Ter his chance of punishment becomes
smaller, but when caught he is branded
and deported to San Francisco. This
seems to be very bad state of affairs !;
but the United States correspondent of
a Hong Kong paper might with equal
Justice translate the account and send
it back to China as a graphic descrip-
ton of certain phases of American COM
mercial life.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
A Nadman'S Freak.

When Artemus Ward was In Utica,
he says that a man smashed one of his
finest wax figures because he would not
have Judas Iscariot exhibited in the
town. The incident is recalled by one
that happened at the Paris Exposition
few days ago. In the department of
costumes there is japanese warrior In
full uniform, seated on a stuffed horse.
The costume is real, having been in
use, and the wax head taken from life.
A young and very well dressed man had
been walking about the room looking
at historical canes and dressing gowns
of voltaire, and studying with great at
tention the costumes of the time of
Henry ". Suddenly his eye fell upon
the japanese warrior, and In an'lnstant
his face underwent q change. He be-
gan to abuse the guardians, and to ask
If they had no sense of shame, no feel
ing of loyalty, no reverence for the his
tory of their country, no patriotism in
their natures. As crowd began to
gather, the young man sprang upon the
warrior, seized him by the throat, and
dragged him to the ground, where he
smashed the wax bead with his cane.
Arrested at once, he gave his name as
Norbert de Melon. his real name by the
by, but said that he was no other than
Henri w., te legitimate King of
France, come to visit his bon Uille de
Paris in disguise. He was greatly out
ragged to see himself represented in
public exposition by such frightful
manikin. At the station his first words
were that he was very hungry. A soup,
q roast, sad glass of wine were set
before him. Eat" said sergent,
cit will do you good" "Ah you
think it will do me good, Ell? and be-
fore any one could stop him he ran out,
chased by several policemen, but was
not caught until headed off by another
policeman upon the Pont de Ia Con-
eorde. 1t is presumed that want of
food was the cause of this young mans
frenzy, and he is now being provided
for at the nr0iSon de sante, where he
talks constantly about that frightful
statue Of Henry ".
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12


TRY IT.-A Tonic and Alternative
Medicine, the invigorating and regu-
lating properties of which actually
lengthen life, and add to the capacity
for its enjoyment, is within the reach
of every member of the community.
No invalid who has had recourse to
DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR BIrTERs will
hesitate to concede to it these invalu-
able qualities 1t is a stomachic and a
corrective of unrivaled efficacy, yet
being free from alcohol, it is not an er
citant. It's anti-bilious operation is
more direct, speedy. and certain than
that of any of the dangerous mineral
salivants, and as an aperient it gently
removes any Instructions that may
have accumulated in the lower mites
tine, without producing either irrita-
ton or pain. In fact, its wonderful
remedial effects are unaccompanied by
any Drawback. Of all medicines, it is
the most harmless and salubrious. As
an appetizer, it is far ahead of any of
the alcoholic nostrums that momentari-
ly stimulate the palate; while as
means of renovating a weak and torpid
stomach it stands alone among modern
remedies. 8
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
A Terrible Snake Story.

Messrs. d. 8. Perkins, Joseph Straley
and John II. Steinrack, q party of Chi
sago tourists, who returned yesterday
from three months trip through Park,
Summit and Grande counties, relate a
terrible snake story. They were en-
samped In Elk Head Mountains, in the
North Park, on the 10th of last Septem-
Der, when they met with a misfortune
which cost one of the party his life.
The party arrived in camp late one
night from day hunt and ramble over
The hills. After a hearty supper the
party laid down Ia their blankets around
the fire, which had been built in the
cleft of some large size quartz rocks,
and all were soon fast asleep.
Mr.. Straley was awakened in the
night by heavy weight upon his chest.
At first he supposed it was his brothers
hand, but, as It did not move, and be-
coming nervous and alarmed, he raised
his head, and was Mortified to find a
large mountain rattlesnake coiled upon
his chest, with bis head nestled down
ID the center of the coil. It was nearly
daylight, bat Mr.. Straley was so par
alyzed with fear that he could not make
a noise and dared not me yed. He re-
covered his presence of mind so far as
to be able to draw the blankets over
his face. This movement startled
the reptile, which glded from him to
his brother, who was sleeping with him.
The snake passed from his breast to his
brothers face, when. in fatal moment,
Henry Straley raised his hand to tear it
away. There was a fierce rattle and a
loud cry from the half-awakened boy,
and the monster buried its fangs III his
right hand and a second time in his
cheek. There was loud scream from
Henry as the poor boy jumped to his
feet, while the snake glided from the
blankets TO large fiat rock near the
embers of the fire. Mr.. jenkins fired
his revolver at it, and the second shot
brought it down. s
Poor young Straley was soon suffer
ing the most intense agony. His broth
er, at his request, cut out large portion
of the cheek In hopes that the poison
had not penetrated very deep, and a
tight igature was bound around the
wrist of the bitten hand. which was
bathed in cold water But nothing the
Mortified young men could do svailed
to save the poor boy. He died In less
than two hours in the most terrible
(Col.) World.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
Got Him on a String.

Some of those Sixth ward boys are
travelling in the broad road which lead
eth to destruction. a parcel of them
got down on policeman because he
wouldn't let them play "prison goal, I"
aud they stretched clothes line across
the alley, watched out for his coming.
and then ran down the alley and called
him far worse names than the boys of
ancient time called the Prophet Elisha,
and were devoured by the bears as pun
ishment. The policeman thought he'd
arrest a few of them and have that little
business nipped in the bud right then
and there. He accordingly galloped
down the alley, shouting "halt p at
them, but when he struck the line he
changed the nature of his shout. The
line took the officer across the mouth,
sagged forward, sprang back, and the
copper was lifted off his feet and thrown
into pile of ashes, with half his teeth
rafting as he drew his breath. He
murmured great big oath and jumped
up, thinking that two of the boys had
been holding the line, and he struck 1t
again on the run. This time it caught
him under the throat, almost sawed his
head off, and then bent him over back
wards until his spinal cord was doubled
up like telescope, while all the boys
kept bowling 80, did you see him
flop ?" The officer is not on duty now.
He has porous plasters all the way up
his back, sponges his gums every half
hour with camphor, and wears red rag
around his throat. They were carrying
up some dime novels yesterday for him
to read, and the face of every Sixth
ward boy smiled ike "a pumpkin be-
tween the corn hills.-DetroH Free
Press
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
The London Explosion.

The English magazines have not
ceased to discuss the gunpowder explo-
sion on the Regents canal. The in
vestigation into the causes which ex-
ploded Eve tons of blasting powder has
not reached any Satisfactory results, the
only person capable of giving informa-
ton having been blown to atoms by the
explosion. It is generally attributable
to flash of lightning. The loss of hu-
man life was very small, compared with
the destruction of property. This was
confined to the demolition of window
panes and few houses. But the area,
twenty-five miles In diameter, in which
damage was sustained, has managed
already to foot up bin of GOO, 600, or
nearly 81 ,0o0, 600 gold. - E.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

THE GREAT FAvoRIrE The popular
Chill Cure of the age! Composed of pure
and simple drugs, Wilhoft's Tonic has long
held the highest place in the long line Of
remedies for Ohills an Fever 1t is not only
Anti Periodic but is Anti Panic for it curtails
the heavy expense of doctors visits, where
friendly calls are all itemized in the account
current. A penny saved is q penny gained,
and saving it in this way adds to health and
comfort. Try Wilhoft's Tonic as certainty,
and you will never regret it. WHEELocK,
FISLAy d Co.. Proprietors, New Orleans.
For sale by all druggists. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

A New LRAD.-How many times does
30 go into $50, coo? 1t goes s, 600 times. Well.
that is good per cent. Will the best Lead
ever struck pay a. much? Certainly not. But
there are strong probabilities that an invest
ment of fifty dollars made in the last Grand
Gift Concert, in aid Of the Public Library o.
Kentueky, viii pay that per cent. to somebody.
We have only to wait till the S0th Of Novem-
Der for the result.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

EVERY READER of this paper can re-
ceive, free, a copy of the best Agri-
cultural and Family newspaper in this
country by addressing Moore's Rural
New-Yorker, rs Duane-st., New York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

AS ECONOMY is the order of the day,
the cheapest collar you can wear is the Elm
wood. all the edges being folded, makes it
look like linen and the peculiar finish is so
thoroughly perspiration-proof, it will keep
clean longer than any other collar.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
MASON & HAMLIN
CABINET ORGANS.

Winners Of THREE HIGHEST MEDALS aND
DIPLOMA OF HONOR at VIENNA, 1873 PARIS,
1857, ana in AMERICA ALWAYS De Jared by
MUSICIANS GEN ERALLY to be UERIvALED and
INCOMrARABLE- Sold at fixed un foIm price to
all which printed and invariable.
PURCHASERS OF ORGANS ARE RE.
MINDED that the temptation to Dealers and
Peddle is very strong to cal in and recommend
as best the organs of those makers who will pay
them the largest commissions or dis
counts for selling.
The mason q aAMLIN ORGAN Co.,
printing as they do their lowest prices, can
afford to dealers only the smallest commits
siOna. This plan secures to every purchaser the
lowest price, because the dealer cannot ask more
than the Catalogue price; but it causes many
dea to DO their best to sell other organs, sim
ply because they get eAormous discounts or them.
Some organs are currently sold TO dealers at sew
enty I'VE per cent discount, or at one-quarter the
prices printed for them As rule, the poorer the
organ the higher it's printed price and the greater
the discount On it,
The MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN CO. are
now Offering new styles, with important improve
ments; and are selling not only for cash exou-
sively, but also ON new plans Of cay payments,
running through one year or longer. They also
rent new Organs with privilege OF purchase.
Rent paid three Years, purchases the
Organ
sena for the Illustrated Catalogues and c vcu-
lars. which give very full information, and are
sent free. Address THE MASON a. HAMLIN
ORGAN CO., at either New York, Boston,
or Chicago.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

SENT free, on receipt of neck and
breast measure, height weight and price. our
(sample) Model 81 Shirt" Fitted by pa
tented model Stylish and substantial. Address
Model Shirt Co., 81 South Sth-st.. Philadelphia.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

n RuRIHE HABIT CURED at Home No
EHnkItH H Publicity. Terms s9o3es ate. Time
EuERvH short. Four years of unparal-
VI RVuvu leled success. Describe case. 400
Address DR.. +. z. Marsh Quincy, Mich.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

The NORTHWESTERN hoRSE-NAIL Co. s
"a Finished Nail is the best in the world.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

Book agents. read the advertisement of 81
L. Shepard & Co., Chicago.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
Ali Elegant, Finely-COlOrGd
MaDS United States : Canada,

Size 1sx36 inches. This Map was recently engraved
at great expense, and is conceded by all TO be the
best and most accurate Railroad Map ever pub
nsneo. II is handsomely put up in strong Ipoek-
ct form) cover and sold at the low price of IS cts
POSTPAID. Address STEPHENES q CO., Publish
ers, Chicago, Ill.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

No HOME is perfect without RathEone. Sard
& Co.'S unequsled cook and heating stoves.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
Chicago Business Directory.

Chicago Business Directory.
~~-~~-o~~Do--~~~~OoOoo
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
CHICAGO sCRAPRR DITCHER CO., Sc Lasalie.
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS.
DIR. HIATT & LIE ROY, lbs South CLARK.
AWNINGS, TENTS, TwINEs AND coRDAGE.
GILBERT, HUBBARD CO., 22s to go South Water.
BAKING POWDER AND EXTRACTS.
DE- steele Prize g. s93
BOOKSELLERS AND STATI0NERs.
w. B. KEEN, COOKE CO., 113 to lis State.
BOOTS AND SHoES-WHoIESALE.
DOGGETT. BAsSETT HILLS, % to 81 Lake.
GRERNsFELDER, ROsRNTHAL a CO.. 81 & Sc Lake.
G. S. RICHARDSON CO, lS to $50 Franklin.
7. B. WEBER co. lT and 10 Market.
CANNED FRUITS AND CRYSTAL LAKE PICKLES.
F. A. wAIDNRR, a and ~ River.
cHILDREES CARRIAGES. ROCKING HORSES,
SlEI6HS, Etc.
JAMES B. THOMAS, Manufacturer, HAN. Peoria
CHINA. GLASS AND QUEENsWARE.
BOWEN KENT, 2e2 to ga wabash-av.
DRUGGISTS WHOLESALE.
ENGRAyER, SEALS, PRESSES, BURNING BRANDS,
SOAP STAMPS, STEEL AND BRASS STAMPS.
L. BoCHE, III E. Randolph.
ENGRAvERS.
s. d. CHILDs, JR., CO., lis Franklin.
ENGRAvERS' STENCILS AND STOCK
c. H. HANSON, IS South Clark.
FLOWERS AND STRAW GooDs-sPEcArN
HFNROTIN ahosh
FURNITURE.
A.L.HALE BRO, 200, 2O2, 2O4 and 2Oe Randolph.
GLASS sHow-cARo PAINTER
]. ]. @. BURGHoFFER, 1879, 9Ol and 2Os E. Randolph
GUNS. CUTLERY. FISHING TACKLE
Address W. E. SPENCER CO., 6s State. Est. 1857.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY-w WHOLESALE
EDWIN HUNT SONS, IS and GO Lake.
HEAVY HARDWARE WHOLESALE.
KIMBARK BROS. q CO., 80 to 81 Michigan-av.
HOTELS
NEVADA HOTEL wabash-av;;, bet Madison and
Monroe. Central, convenient. $500 per day.
IMPERIAL AXLE GREASE
GEO. B. SWIFT & CO., Mfrs, li2 to i46 Fulton.
LEAD PIPE AND SHEET LEAD MANUFACTURERS
Z. W. BLATCHFoRD a CO., 20 North Clinton.
uaSsED OIL AND OIL CAKE MANUFACTURERS.
E. W. BLATcHFoaD CO., 20 North Clinton.
LocKsmITHs' AND BELL-HAReERs MATERIALS
]. +. W0LLENsAK, 22S Lassllc.
LUMBER
THE PEsHTIGo Co-Green Bay Lumber. North
Pier. W. E. Strong, Pres. G. c. Hempsteaa, Sec
MARBLE AND SLATE MaYIElS.
THE GoWES MARBLE CO., IL North Clark.
MUSIC. SHEET AND BOOK. AND DEALERS IN
INSTRUMENTS
THE ROOT SONS MUSIC CO., 100 State.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
W. W KIMBALL, 700 to 2O9 state.
PUMPS. WOOD AND PORCELAIN CYLINDER PIPE, Etc.
]. F. TEMPLE & SONS. Mnfrs cor. Polk and Canal.
REAL ESTATE.
JAS. B. GOODMAN CO., 7S Dearborn.
SEWING MACHINE COMPANIES
AMERICAN s. NJ. co, 242 wabash-av.
DOMESTIC" S. 81. CO., "a state. Agents wanted.
HOME s. NJ. co. johnson, CLARK & CO., i4i State.
VICTOR s. NJ. CO., 3el West Madison.
SHOT,
CHICAGO SHOT TOWER CO., 20 North Clinton.
SHOWCASE MANUFACTURERS.
SAMUEL B. MARTIN, 81 State.
SOAP MANUFACTURERS.
JAS. S. KIRK co.'s STANDARD SOAPS, sold by
Wholesale Trade everywhere, 35S to 562 \. Water.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
WHITE STAR MAIL LINE, 81 Clark, A. Lagergren.
WASHING MACHINES.
For Circulars, etc, address CALKIEs CHAMPION
Washer Co., 2G Clark. Agts wanted everywhere.
WHITE LEAD, ZINC AND c0loRS MANUFACTURERS.
CHICAGO WHITE LEAD OIL Co., Green & Fulton.
WIRE CLOTH AND WIRE GOODS.
CLINTON WIRE CLOTH CO., i75 Randolph.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12

A DVERTISERSi Send % cents TO GEO. p ROW.
n ELL & CO., Il Park Row, New York, for their
Pamphlet Of 1e0 pages, containing lists Of 5000 news-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-12
The Chicago Exposition.

The best pianos and organs at the Ex9osl-
ton were shown by Reed & Sons, of the Tenn
pie of Music, in beautiful Gothic building
they erected expressly for the purpose. -EIchs