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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

CALIFORNIA SOAP PLANT.-In California
a small shrub grows abundantty all over the
country, the roots Of which are in general use
for soap, and by many are even preferred to
the artificial article. 1t never grows more
than foot high; the leaves and stalks drop
in May, and the bulbs stay in the ground all
summer They are dug up, stripped of their
husks, and rubbed upon the clothes when
these are in the water to be washed. A thick
lather is produced and the odor is like that of
new brown soap. From the roots of the soap
plant peculiar substance called saponine
has been extracted, to which a property OF
making emulgents is atttributed-Er.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

REMEDY EOR CORNs AND BUNGONs.-
Squeeze out the juice of two good lemons; put
il in bottle, add one dozen small pearl but
tons-od ones Will do as well as new; shake
the bottle well few times until the buttons
are all dissolved, when it is ready for use
Apply with the finger to the corn or buniOn
twice day until cure is affected. | have
never known it to fail of accomplishing the
desired result, 1t is very penetrating. KceT
closely corked--.Hys. II. S. B., an Rurd
Nrr IO,btr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

THUMB-SUCKING.-I have observed that a
peculiar and rather common deformity of the
chest is caused by the habit of sucking the
thumb in infancy and early childhood. The
weight of the arm on the thorax of the child
during sleep produces depression of the ribs
in the line occupied by the arm when the
thumb is placed in the mouth. AS this is a
very important effect Of Misunderstanding
never hitherto pointed out, think it desir.
able to place this thing on record for the
benefit Of other observers.-Britih Medical
.I,urUGi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

y correspondent TO the Scientific American
states that he has learned from many years
experience in a machine-shOp, where ever
three hundred men are employed that rag
glued on a flesh wound is not only speedy
curative but great protection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

SEVENTY DAYS WITHOUT WATER.-A steer
owned by !. I. Cowlc. of Cannon CITY,
Mimi, came up missing last fall, in thresh.
i-g time, and he was supposed To be gone
forever Judge Of M COwles establishment
then, when. one day last week. on digging into
"a ,traw-s,ack. he found the animal alive and
lively The creature had existed for seventy
days without light or water and when rcleas.
O. wa. fit and iri-kv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

How TO SAVE STALE BREAD.-Stale bread
may be made as nice as freshly baked by
dipping the loaf in clean, cold water, and
warming through in a bake-oven. Much
bread might be saved that is thrown away,
if this were more generally practiced than
IL Is
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-04-04

LEMON CHEEsE-DisSolve an ounce OF
gclatine in pint of water for an hour, add
tour ounces sugar, the rlnd and juice of o
large lemon, and simmer over the fire till the
gelatine is entirely dissolved; strain, aud
when nearly cold beat into it the white of an
egg thoroughly beaten Wet the moulds
with water and put it in them. When turned
out it will look like snow. This is grateful
dish to invalids
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ZegaI.
HJOnTGAGESAI,E

MORTGAGES SALE..-Publc notice is here
vi by given that whereas Frances G. McPherson OF tho
gage bearing date the seyesssenth day of october
and ned for record in said county on the said seventeenth
twenty three the recorders office said county of La
herson did convey to The sn6sc Fiber Ellen Brady the real
estate hereinafter described for the securing the
of certain promssory and interest there
bearing even date with said mortgage executed by said
Frances O. TO said Ellen Brady for the sum Of
hundred and hy dollars due year alter date with
interest at the rate OF ten per cent per annu which said
real estate Is thus described IN said mortgage viz Lots
two forty nine, nifty and nity'one, @ 81 49, 10 H. ~ 49, 50
and 81 In school subdivision OF section sixteen S town
principal meridian In the county OF La sale and ,tate oil
Illinois And whereas default has been msde In the pay:
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that
sons OF which follows, VIZ that II default be made
In the payment Of said promssory note mentioned or the
time or tines the said al note and interest shall become due
o saving the and sas on
said note hereby authorized to sell ana dispose Ct sale
equity Of redcmpon Of said party or the rst part her
heirs and assigns pablo auction AZ the south door OF h
state Of Illinois for the highest and hes, price the same viii
bring In cash. four weeks public notcc having been pre-
OF the newspapers that time published In the said
county OF La SALE and to make anu ueve 70 the
deed or deeds Of conveyance OF premises sold aud
OF the proceeds of such sale pay the whse oil prn
said promissoTy noc above descrbed at said day OF sale
with all attorney fees costs OF advertising taxes pad anG
costs OF sale and pay the overpus III any 10 sao party
l. the Ellen Brady the said MORTGAGE, shall at the
eth dav OF April A. D. 1874; nj the south door OF the Coun
y Court House in said county sell to the highest ana De
bidder for cash the property herenbetore ogeh
Frances C. Mac hersOn, her heirs and ass gM ap,py
Ottawa. March q, a. p lSA-lw ELLEN $780,
ARTHUR LOCKWOOD, Attorney MortSagee'
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New York Day-BoOk,

DEMOCRATIC WEEKLY. Established 1850. 1t support:
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To Gibbs, nine copies for Is. Specimen copies Tree
Address DAYBOOk, New FORK City.
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HOSE IN WANT OF

Goon Carriages, Top and Open Buggies, Slide
Seat Buggies Twoseated bugges Democrat Wagons,
Sulkes &c, find them at this Factory, all of hiSoi
make of the material and in the approved styles
and finish. ALL ARRANTED I'D for sale at low prices
Also make 10 order such 'cdntef. Repairing done
promptly Painting Trimming, Wood ard Iron Work.
Ottawa March IS. 1871.
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The New York herald., 1874-12-19

The KIEa VISITS CONGRESS. Nothing could
be more typical of the respect in which roy
atty even its meagrest proportions. is held in
republics as well as in kingdoms than the
simple ceremonial in the House of Represents
tives yesterday. The Speakers address and
the Kings reply were both in excellent taste.
But it was an episode Of c9urtesy-nothing
more and when the kings in Congress- rep-
resentative of the kings at home, had received
their royal visitor they resumed once more
the routine of their delegated duties. In both
aspects 1t was neutrality-suspicious. re-
ceiving royalty with republican simplicity and
republicanlsm at once forgetful Of royalty in
the superior importance of its own affairs
The reception of King Kalakaua was 90
quietly and effectively done that it is model
which we hope our city fathers will copy
when the King visits the metropolis.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

They call Theresa the "Nalad OF the Parts gut.
tersn
Captain CooK Of the steamship Russia, Is stay
ing at the Brevoort House.
Professor Fairman Rogers, OF Philadelphia. Is So
Journing at the Albemare Hotel.
Mr. John La Fargo, the artist, Is among the
latest arrivals at the Everett Hause.
Colonel T. J. Treadwell, United States Army, ID
registered at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Major George A. Gordon, United States Army.
has quarters at the Sturtevant House.
Judge Josiah G. Abbott, OF Boston, has taken
up his residence at the Breyoort House.
MRS. General J. G. Fremont, OF Tarrytown. n. T..
has apartments at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Chariuari calls veuillot, OF the Untuers. an OUT
and-outer, who "does the cancan OF piety."
Mr. Samuel Bowles, OF the Springfield RepubH-
can, is residing temporarily at the Brevoors
House.
Congressman E. r. Hoar, OF Massachusetts,,
arrived from Washington yesterday at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
Lieutenant George NJ. Wheeler, commander OF
the Colorado exploring expedition, is stopping ct
the Windsor Hotel.
Mr.. Isaac Hinckley, President Of the Philadel.
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Conn
pany, is at the st, Nicholas Hotel.
Hon. walter Stuart (the Master OF BlantyreD, Of
Scotland. arrived from Europe In the steamship
Russia and is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Commander A. W. Weaver and Lieutenant Com-
mander Edgar G. Merrman, United States Navy.
are quartered at the Grand Central HOTEL
Gambetta says he Is supported by ''all Paris,
without distinction;'' - and the wicked mOderates
say he Is supported especially by the part "with.
out distinction"
Uncle Dick says that II he had the management
OF the United States Treasury for Six months he
would ''resume specie payments" Didn't know
he had suspended.
On the Attn inst. the acoustic character OF the
new opera In Paris was fully tested BY expert
ments. 1t was found satisfactory, except that tho
orchestra was placed too low.
The Empress OF Russia was to be received at San
Reno by the Duke OF Aosta, sometime Amadeus.
King OF Spain. Dethroned princes can scarcely be
exhilarating spectacles to relgnlng sovereiRns.
Apropos to the discovery OF letters creating
Theirs baron, Figaro cites an incident OF the
times when the letters were, II ever, issued Soult
addressed Theirs as monsieur lie Baron" "D0n't
call me baron," said Thiers; 'nether Guizot
nor myself Will accept any title but that Of duke"
A Paris medical student has just died insane,
having become so in consequence Of an event
that happened in the dissecting room. His sub
ject had been placed in sitting posture while
frozen, and Its right arm was kept above Its head
against gravity by the icy condition OF the It's
sues, and as he worked lost in his labor, this
came down and the cold hand struck the student
on the cheek. 1t was clear upon investigation
that the not fire made for the student had thawed
the tissues, but the impression made upon mis-
mind was too deep to be removed by o rational
explanation. Yet these are the kind OF fellows
VINO hoot out professors whose politics they dis
like.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

reports is full of tantology and pleonasm,
like lawyers writ and the language which
should explain statistics becomes veil to
hide their meaning. Happy is the country
when it finds public officer who can write
pure, clear English, and stop when his sub
ject is exhausted and before his readers ara
Fortunately our newspapers are not written
in the turgid style OF our public documents,
for If they were the people would know very
little OF their government The newpapers
indeed, give the public all its information OF
national affairs the government does SO
only remotely, aud would be dumb without
their aid,
The New York herald., 1874-12-19
sTRUANCY."

People generally are not aware of the funny
qualities Of certain members of the Board of
Education. That body has provided for
"truant agents pretty much as the Board Of
Aldermen last summer provided for dog
catchers. 1t was perhaps necessary thing to
be done in either case, but while the Aldermen
were content to call o catcher Of truant dogs
dog catcher, the School Board was in doubt
what designation to confer upon catcher of
truant children. Here was dilemma, we
confess, but Mr.. Albert Klamroth, who seems
to be something of wag, endeavored to save
the Board from becoming ridiculous, and SO
he uttered sentiment that, we fear, was in
tended as joke. Mr.. Klamroth hoped their
agents would not prove truant, whereupon the
Board laughed. This was very indecorous,
to say the least of it, for Mr.. Klamroth's wit
ought to have made the Commissioners cry.
And yet we are not told that the Board either
laughed or cried when the witty Commissioner
proposed to call each of the boy catchers
superintendent of Truancy.' There was
name to take away the breath Of every run
away schoolboy. But the Board would not
adopt the name, apparently because Mr..
Townsend suggested that the word ''truant
had done very well in Massachusetts, and
would do well enough here. This was all
wrong We want something that Massachu-
sets has not got and MIR. Klamroth suggested
it. We like originality, and Mr.. Klamroth is
original. If he wants high-sounding name he
invents it, and, as he ought to be honored for
his abilities, we nominate him as a coadjutor to
the Webster family. That eminent family has
done much to spoil plain English speech, and
we are sure Mr.. Klamroth would prove an
able assistant.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19
THE AMERICAN CARDINAL.

The Edinburgh CO,rdnt confirms the story
recently printed to the effect that the Pope
was about to confer cardinals hat upon
Archbishop Manning, and that the Archbishop
had visited Rome for the purpose of receiving
it. We have heard nothing further in refer
ence to the rumored intention Of His Holiness
to elevate on American prelate to this high
dignity, but it is understood that the Pope
will make the appointment along with some
others at the Christmas or probably the Easter
festivities. 1t is believed that the time has
come for the Holy See to depart from its policy
of treating the United States as missionary
part of the Church, like Patagonia or New
Zealand. Our Republic is a great power and
should be treated as such. The loyalty of
the American Catholics to the Pope is 30
marked that it should receive recognition in
the shape of o compliment to some of their
reverend and beloved prelates. Furthermore,
the Pope, IN the exercise of that infallible
wisdom which the faithful regard as mani
festation Of the will OF God, deemed it best
for the interests of the Church to elevate to
the rank Of cardinal a young, inexperienced
and not particularly clever priest because he
was grandnephew of Napoleon I. and q
cousin to Napoleon ILL., Certainly he should
do as much for the United States OF America.
II cardinals are of any use at all in the
economy of the Catholic faith they are as
necessary in America as in France and Spain.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19
ART NOTES.
A beautiful painting by Cabane illustrating tho

NV peace isgone!
My heart Is
is on exhibition at Schaus ART gallery It is called
Margaret and is an excellent example Of this
distinguished artists style. The Christmas c0ec-
tion at this gallery displays the accustomed taste
and judgment Of the proprietor. 1t includes en-
cravings from Alma Tadema's great work, "The
vintage Festival !" Miais' Eyes or No,n and from
Eastman Johnson's .'Pet Lamb"
The drawing school Of the Academy OF Design is
crowded with pupils. This admra DIE institution
has made great progress under the direction OF
Professor Wilmarth. The pupils are held to .
severe course OF study.
ricn parvenue lately appeared In Partisan
scuptor's studio and startled the artist by nquir-
ing now much he would charge to execute an
equestrian bust OF the visitor.
Brown Is hard at work on genre picture OF
American boy life. 1t represents q country lad In
a pumpkin field. 1t Is full OF numor and sunshine.
James Harts last picture is cattle subject OF
great power. In the knowledge OF form and his
way Of treating animal anatomy he shows the
best results OF constant and intelligent study The
picture Is called "The Coming Storm"
woolner will probably succeed Foley as Royal
Academcian. He has passed in over the heads
of better men. The London Academy threatens
to become as corrupt as the old French Academy.
or late years men have been admitted more on
account OF their dexterity than their genius.
Where would woolner be without Barnard and
Palgravef
BROOKLYN ART RECEPTION.
Most persons eminent In the art circles OF the
City OF Churches assembled last night 1T ID. q.
Chapmans annual reception. The display Of
paintings was creditable TO the taste OF the
collector. Examples carefully selected from the
various European schools gave the collection .
widely representative character. Nor were our
native artists forgotten Several works
from the easel Of 7. L. Smith rep
resented that artist in his various
moods, sketches OF sutumual woods and MOON
Iipht scenes, with fairy.like effects; q clever
canvas by Belleuse, representing some very dno
ladies curlously watching wandering minstrel
children from Italy; "The Blind Singer,n o Span
ish study, by Mr.. Moore; "A Frightened Flock"
py otto Gebler and "a Group OF Women and Chill
special attention. The gems OF the collection
were, however. landscape by the great Carrot,
small cabinet picture by vernel, 1.-The Confessional"
by Tissot. and small genre picture BY Schles-
inger, entitled "Please Mend Ny wagon" There
was also beautiful bust by Lawlor, London ar
tlst, called ''The Willow wreath" pensive In ex-
modelling: Among those present were Mayor
Hunter, Judges Pratt McCue and Reynolds;
W. W. Goodrich, John 9. wyman, Pro-
mitage, Cornwei, Aaron Healey. James How
and number OF other distinguished cti-
zens. splendid portrait OF Mr.. John Roach.
by Whitaker, o Brooklyn, was included In the
collection The Chapman receptions nave grown
into an Institution, and are looked forward TO with
as much interest rs the regular Academy reoep.
lions by the AT amateurs oi Brookun.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

SOME PERSONS propose to get up testi-
monial to the heroes of the battle with the
burglars at Bay Ridge. If the suggestion
should be carried out sum of money to the
two hired men who took part in the affair
would no doubt be welcome and would not be
misapplied. Mr.. Holmes Van Brunt and his
SON might happily be each presented with q
rifle and revolver, accompanied by the ex-
preston of hope that all the New York
burglars, when practising their profession
may 90 to Bay Ridge.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

THE STORY OF CHARLEY Ross and the tragedy
of the dead burglars grows in interest with
the revelations Of each day. The identity OF
Mosher with the child stealer seems pretty
thoroughly established, All the testimony
tends to this conclusion. If it is correct the
worst is to be feared in regard to the child
Indeed, we have painful story detailed at
length in our news columns of q child
drowned in an unfrequented spot, which,
during the summer, was favorite haunt Of
these men. Can it be possible that this un-
claimed and unknown babe was Charley Ross?
There is reason to fear it, though we trust it
is not true and that the boy will soon be
found. Nothing short of the restoration of
the child can heal the sorrows of tragedy
astounding in itself and bewildering as much
from what is known concerning II as from
what remains to be revealed
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

TEE MAJORITY IN THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT
on the grant to the secret service was signi-
fcant in view of the fact that an ap-
peal was made in favor of the measure on the
ground that the opposition was an ultra
montane attack on Bismarck. Appeals to
religious bigotry will not much longer sustain
the Prince Chancellor in the repressive policy
OF the Empire. On every hand there are signs
that the German people are becoming restive
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

COMPULSORY EDUCATION in New York begins
on the first OF the year, and what the superin-
tendents and teachers of schools think OF the
law is thoroughly set forth in another column.
The opinion is general that the new law will
work we'll and will be Of great benefit to the
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

THE NEWS FROM New ORLEANS this morning
bears more healthful look, particularly in the
fact that it is without especial Importance.
Evidently the people are looking to Congress
for relief. 1t is probable Congressional COM
mittee will soon visit Louisiana, and it is to
be hoped the necessary measures to restore
tranquility to the State will be speedily de-
visnd
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

thousands of children who are now growing
up in pagan ignorance and crime. In this
city it is the intention to enforce the law with
energy and the police force will be employed
to obtain much of the essential information.
Special and evening schools will have to be
established. no doubt to properly execute
this important measure.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

The CHRISTMAS APPEAL from ST. John s
Guild, which we print this morning, COM
mends itself to all who would make others
happy as well as enjoy merry Christmas
Themselves
The New York herald., 1874-12-19

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. were
lower and the market was teverish. Gold
was firm at 1llx 1112 Money on call loans
was steady at Al per cent.
The New York herald., 1874-12-19
the first time in his career checked by power

the first time in his career checked by power
he fears, threatens to resign.
Let us present this question with all possi-
BILE emphasis, because here is the latest and
most important phase of this contest. The
Prince saw fit to declare the arrest and impris-
onment of Herr Majunke. a member of the
Reichstag, for the expression of an opinion
hostile to the religious policy of the Chan
cellor. Although the Reichstag has been
thoroughly submissive to the Chancellor
it appointed a committee which passed
resolution 'that the arrest was inadmis-
sible, and recommended that Parliament
demand his immediate liberation To
this the government responded by releas-
ing the member. But this does not seem to
have satisfied Parliament, for on Wednesday
a resolution was adopted declaring that in
order to uphold the dignity of Parliament
IAN amendment to the constitution is neces-
sary to prevent the arrest of member during
the session." Accordingly Bismarck threatens
to resign, deeming the vote a want OF
confidence. The fact that Prussian Minister
should not hesitate to lay violent hands on the
representative OF sovereign farllament anu
imprison him for the simple expression of an
opinion shows the real value of German lib
erty. We congratulate the Reichstag that it
has made this protest against the interference
of the Crown. The truth is that the contest
in Germany is between Prussia and the at
tempt of Bismarck to aggrandize the House of
Hohenzollern and Germany, which Prussia
has thus far governed by appealing to the
patriotic impulses of the people for national
unity. The Germans begin to see in these
extraordinary events, and particularly in the
severe sentence imposed upon Count Arnim,
that national unity is only pretext for Prus-
sian aggrandizement Bismarck is simply
carrying out the legend of Frederick the Great
that Germany should govern Europe, that
Prussia should govern Germany, and that the
House of Hohenzollern should be the absolute
paster of Prussia and Of the Continent. The
issue is now between German unity and free
dom and the ambition of the Prussian King