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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28
GEORGE SMITH, THE EXPLORER.

In the death Of Mr. George Smith, Of the
British Museum, the archaeological world
has sustained very severe loss. Following
in the wake Of Mr.. Layard and Sir Henry
Rawlinson, Mr.. Smith for many years past
has devoted himself TO the study Of cunei>
form lettering and the deciphering Of Assy-
rian tablets. The key TO the reading Of the
P,rsian cuneiform writing was discovered
by Grotefend. but it was left TO Sir Henry
Kawlinson to read the records Of Darius
and decipher the accompanying Scythio and
Assy,ro- Babylonian texts. The study Of
cuneiform writing has also been carried on
with great real by DR.. Hinchs, Dr.. Oppert,
and Others, but the chief merit was due TO
Rawlinson, and Mr.. Smith. The researches
OF the latter were quite extensive. After
several years Of laborious work he was en-
abled to publish the results Of his labors
among Assyrian tablets. These tablets
contained portions Of the Chaldsan acsount
Of the Noahciam deluge, confirming in
most accurate and remarkable manner the
Biblical narrative. Public attention was q
once directed to this very interesting and
valuable discovery, and an expedition Was
proposed BY tho London Daily Telegraph
and carried out by Mr.. Smith during two
seperate visits to the site Of Nineveh. The
results or these expeditions were presented
to the British Museum. Upon the It'll Of
Nav, 1872, Mr.. Smith commenced work ct
Kouyunjik upon the library Of the palace Of
Sennacherib.
Searching through the excavations made
By former explorers, he soon found himself
ia possession Of tablet. Of great vslue, por-
tons IN fact Of the missing account q the
deluge. Upon his return to England Mr..
smith published the great work which has
made h,A name famous. second and !
third expedition were planned and carried
out with equally satisfactory results. Tbs
death Of this energetic explorer leaves :
gap which cannot veil be filed. To IN inex~
b sustsble fluid Of learning be aided IN sn-
ergy aud zeal rarely 70 BE- met with even in
this age of exploration and enthusiastic lows
for antiquities
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

legs and had only one or two more slight
tonchesNf dizziness.
hyhea bne has got his '.sea legs' he bal~
saces himself habitually. and almost uncon-
sciously, and the brain is not thrown into
disorder. Since that voyage have had oc-
casion to repeat the remedy as above in other
VOYAGES and / assure you, Mr.. Editor, it will
prove effectual if one has power Of concern
tration or strength Of Will enough for the
purpose. In the case you stated (which. I
cut out and inclose), the person fixed his
mind on his respirations and thereby shut
out Of his head the confusion and tossings
around him, thus steadying his brain until
he had become accustomed to the situation
in other words, got his 'ssea legs r. B.
Editors Chicago Journal Of Commerce..
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

"A Yankee counsel Who va defending :
man On trial for wife murder, sought for
come euphonions sad innocent phrase with
which 10 describe his clients crime, and
finally said ale Widowed her into para.
disc with fence rail =
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

The Alsbama planter complains tAat -
little gArdsn-pstch was unpro6tabls -
season. THE snsils - mp The cncumbers,
the chickens ats mp The snails, The neighs
bors' ca1s ats Up The chickens, md - afs
now II search = somsthiag thas viii - y
he eats r.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

SprigRins says he once prevented q serious
ease Of hydrophobia BY simply getting On .
high fence and waiting there until the dog
had gone away.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

Thsrc VS. very little boy wading almost
up - biz knees, when . gentleman said
4 chin: .sWby amt Jon to school, young
man I" ssCos I've got The whocping cough,
he explained.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

A robber Who wAs recently arrested for
breaking into and entering store u St
Louis told the officer that il amused him
to see folks put two Of three ssr6ag locks
On their front door, and then fasten the
back door with small button.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

l ssHow ministers are killed" is the cap>
ton Of an article circulating through the
the newspapers. You mey not have one 70
Kill. but il il we'll 70 know how IL is done.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28

The family tree Of Texas family shows
: branch on which several members have
been hung for borrowing horses.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-09-28
W1T AND HuMoR.
I. DONNELLY. Jr.. Editor

Mr.. Swap edits . Kentucky exchange.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Our New IiuildIngs.

Work on the new business blocks in the city
is progressing rapidly. rhe centennial block is
about finished. Dreifus, as our readers well
know, has been in his room for some weeks. Mr..
Louis Hess has been somewhat slower because
of the extra amount of work Eeeded to make
the place inhabitable. As We saw his room on
Thursday there was little, however, to be done
cave cleaning up. The inside presents very
cheerful Appearance. The shelves and counters
are made of hard wood black walnut and ash,
while the designs are in keeping with the sober,
solid character Of the business 10 be conducted
over them. The room which in summer will be
the ice cream saloon is one of the finest posi-
bic, being very large, high ceilings, and having
plenty of light from the four large windows on
the north The other minutiae, such DIS plate
windows, gas fixtures, ceiling ornaments, ne.
are of the newest patterns, very pretty, and add
not little to the beauty of the place. We con-
graduate Mr.. II. C. Furness, the architect, and
Mr.. Thco. Horn, the contractor, on their excel
lent work, and Mr., Hess in having so fine place
to do business in.
The new three story block of Messrs. King 4
Hamilton opposite, is moving towards compile
ton not very rapidly but surely. How it will
look within Is still hard to determine but the
rooms on the second floor will certainly be ele
CANT ones We understand that Mrs. Gregg will
occupy three of them on the south and Mrs
Pratt three more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Choice Gifts.

The most pleasing gifts, the most substantial,
and long lasting, are articles of jewelry or gold
and silvcrware. The greatcststock ia this line
is at Dickcy IL Sons, ON Main street. The stock
was brought out especially for the holiday trade
and is very rich in silvcrware, sets, services, nap
kin rings, fruit knives forks, spoons, &c, %c.
The general assortment of gold watches and
chains, rich set of pin and ear rings, rings, studs,
,Sc., &c, in great abundance. We know from OK.
perience that these goods are very much cheap
cr than last year, while our advice is to give
them call at once, and see all the novelties
which We cannot rnUmeratc here. The visit will
hmnlN rrNlN Won.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
(DttaW u.

Ottawa is The most moral, vrtuOus, (" git
while ye'rc a.gitten', SEE ~ and law-a-biding
town in the cOuutrv--not an arrest has been
made since Nov. list. 1t is also the best town IN
seven states to get drunk in. Both Of which re-
markabc facts are explained by the remark that
the city has no calaboOsc, since the wise-acrcs
who constitute the Board of Supervisors decided
that the city could no more use the county pal
ace know rs the Jail, as place TO coninc heI
prisoners. What glorious opportunities fol
buns" how ornamental The policemen, how
fearful their bearing to small boys. OF course
we are to have a calabooSc, but when? Echo
answers, which" In the meantime, in the
language of the poet, "I.et the ordinances be
enforced
Such is about the subs lance o! a sQuib in the
Pee Wee, evolved from the inner CONSCIOUSNESS Of
the editor OF that brilliant sheet. There is q
gram of truth III it, but the main facts are off
very much off" True we have no caaboose
but the police, making arrests under the State
laws, and not the city ordinances, chuck mar
into the county Jail in less than no time. Thu;
the laws are enforced, and the brilliant Board o.
Supervisors informed that there is more thar
one way Of SHINING grounding. 1t is moi
true that complaints have been made; not one
has occurred before police magistrate for ovcl
six weeks. Shoot again, Pee Wee and use botl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
KNoTICE


1t gives us pleasure to inform the public that
early next week Mr. Louis Hess will move from
his old stand in the p. O. block to his splendid
new building on La Sale street, opposite the
Opera House and AZ the same time to open the
new and large stock Of candies, which he pur-
chased this week. 1t comprises all the grades OF
fancy candies, and especially an enormous line
of candy toys in great variety Of patterns. He
SAYS that in the line of Christmas tree ornaments
he will assuredly have the largest stock in She
city, this having been for years his specially.
His bakery under the new regime will be one Of
the finest III the state ana he proposes 70 run ii
to its full capacity in the manufacture Of the
palmer ware of the baker Us well as in the manu-.
facture Of fine cakes, &c
OF course his old friends will continue to pat
ronize him in his new location, having cEertcd
himself SD much to make trading with him a
pleasure-for the new store is vastly more cheer.
full than the old one-and lie hopes that all 9th
crs will call on him, when he will try to please
them and makei i. an advantage to them to pat.
ronize him in the future,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Callender's famous Georgia Minstrels, after an
absence of nearly three years, will appear al the
Opera House in Ottawa on Friday evening" Dee
odd.
Since their last appearance they have won some
extraordinary praises for minstrel company
b,,t beiuo Genuine colored men We can imagine
how they might have been welcomed in the east
In Boston 10000 people attended their four weeks
performances, the rush being declared "unparsi-
clled in the history OF mnstrelsy" They are
bichly recommended Ivy VIM. Lloyd Garrison.
Clara Louise Kellogg, Jas. Russell, o. W.
Holmes and p I. Barhum Mr. Garrison sent
them A kind letter of communication in which he
remarked: tits gratifying to see that no impu-
tation is brought against them of presenting
ANYTHING offensive to the eye or ear" In Phlla-
delphia these extraordinary darkics were visited
by the Centennial Commissioners froEI Japan,
Spain, France and Sweden, on whom we can
imagine they made peculiar impression. This
company is the old troupe. In view OF so many
imitation Georgia Minstrel" companies this
should be remembered. All the old favortes-
Billy Kersands the black phenomenon, Bob
Height Dick Little and others will appear.
Reserved seats can be procured at the Music
Store of Simon Bros.
Cheap trunks at manufacturers prices At NJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

\ Photographic cabinet is N ingenious orPr-
mental piece of furniture for the center table
Cor holding cards and photographs, protected
from dust and thieves. The graphescore j. n
combined ,tcreoscoVc and msrnifyinr glass toI
viewing large and snail pictures, also stereo-
scopie views. On exhibition and for sale at Bow
mans gallery and at his new picture and frame
store adjoining walthcr's confectionery and toy
store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Iarge lot of those handsome FERNS, Trail
ING FERNS and SOUTHERN Moss for home deco.
rations at Osman II ilapemau's.
FINE Notwithstanding makes a more APP
propriate and invaluable present any time, than
a fine and truthful Likeness, and is always appre-
cated between friends. They can he obtained at
Bowman's Gallery, do not wait until its too late.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Harper's Magazine
ILLUSTRA TED.


The ggse has attained in lis ore quarter century and
moreaoxiscnce to that point WHERE may he sad on H.
I'm Mo words OF Dr. johnson IL IL win TO ane ana use
css p praise" The msc of its lot gago attained rCputa
on has increased the years have passed. ana ~ future
seems rs bhgh If not brighter han ~ any time since IN
gJdl hue prosperity settled around us later ana ors
yCirs-- 6rJOkigH LOgie
rnr'S NDUihig is marked by The same Cbaactci tlcs
which gave IL Circulation from the first Win thr better class
ofreyders 1t combines readRa matter with illustrations
i'm way To make and vivid the fact presented PC
ue7 merely designed to catch The eye OF the ignorant are
ueer inserted - taruGJ JyTiH,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

The people here do not seem - appreciate
the full meaning OF "Oys.ers in Bulk oysters
in Bulk" means the solid oysters without the wa
ter which fills the cans, oysters as they are sold
in the markets Of Philadelphia, Washington, &c.
quart bought in this way will contain three OF
four times as many oysters as a can for the same
money. The Lc Bon.Toa restaurant sells oys
stcrs in this way, and we can recommend them
from personal knowledge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
"NTCHOLAS MINTURN,'
BY DR.. IloLLAgD. the Editor,

whose story Of "scvcnoaks" gave the highest satisfaction
10 the readers of the Monthly.
The his latest novel Is lad on the banks OF The
lIudson The hero IS young man VINO has been always
'd to ir0i,s apron NRgs," but who, BY the death OF
his mother Is lett alone the word,to drift on the cur
rent of llic.-Wih Il fortune, but without purpose
Another serial "lis Inheritance ny Miss IE,FroS, VIII
begin on the completion of "lnat Lass o Lowre's," by
Mrs UoDGsoS BURNETT. Mrs BurnCtts story, begun H.
August has pahos ard dramatic power wheel have been
surprise to the public.
There is 20 be series Of original and cNqU!scy ustra
ted papers Popular Sceucc' nv Ms lE'HtcE, each
raper complete IN Itself
There are 10 he from yur,pus mems. uAlr.s on
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

That Bowman has more picture frames tian
all other galleries, frame stores and shops in
Ottawa They are neat. stylish and as cheap
as any ether man can sell the same quality OF
goods. Call at his new picture AMI frame store,
a lioining walthers confectionery aud toy store :;
also his gallery in Chceycrs block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
\ Novelty.

Henry W0lther is bound TO make a sensation
this year in connection with the holidays. His
latest novelty to please is his intention Of sendiIg
out on each day OF next week on and after We'd
nesday, at II \. NJ, an emissary Of Santa Clause,
with appropriate surroundings. Look out for
him, and expect fun unlimited,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

ENCLOSE stamp Dr. dodge Planters Houee. ST. Louis
IL No. for Cardiac Articles published In ChriJtn Times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

EINAII SETTLES TN-T.-tsTArE %
HENRY K BOYLE DECD.-Notics l. her,iis given
ali persons interested n said estate. That he undrr ei
Iinnie NJ Bowie Administrative 81 the jstatv oI - q
Kerry X. Boyle oe,ea-ed Will appear before ihe CouH
" Court OF The county OF La SAIL, and state q illinois, Al
the County Court House Otav % said cogntg Mon
day. the fifteenth lay Of Jonual .. 10. for TIE Pur
nose OF rendering an account Of CT ceedEgs the u
rnnistrGtion OF said for the al seitlenWut.
Dated 81 Ottawa, this bth dsy 60 IJrccm oer iSs6.
LIME ". b .YlE.
ATTEST: II. A. McCALEB Admini.i alrtN.
Clerk County Coat Ia SAL. Co. III. deci6sw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Bridge Notice.

Certainlwomcn's rights are to be respected,
and sympaizing mortals wish, no doubt, that
they had pre- Of them. Yet we believe that
with all thrights of women, men have rights
that woma are bound to respect, especially
the rights wide men, who are generally too
good natuid to make much fuss for themselves.
One right nat women ought to recognize in fat
men is tina of crossing the iron bridges Of the
side cut epMain and Madison streets without
being compelled to squeeze themselves while
on the walks into wafer or pan-cake-l'ke OBJ.
ect OF pity, and we trust the ladies will cOnilnc
themselves in the future TO their own kitchens
while in the tattcnirg spirit, and not PLAY the
rolling pin on the hridges-in pursuance Of the
following notice stuck up on the Madison st.
bridge by the long suffering fat men;
KNOTICE.
Persons wherciNg Hoop.sKurts ar requested
10 take the Middle Of tile briddg. By order OF
awl the PLAT Mem
of West Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
"HOME L!FE AND TRAVEL"

Also. practical Suggestions rs 10 town and country He VII
larc improvements etc. by well known specialists.
MIR BuSARp's articles various industries OF Great
Britain include the history Of somc Experiments In Co
operation" Scottish Loaf Factory" IN the November
number and Toad Lane, Eochdar," December Other
pqucrs are Tho British Nurkngman Home" - Nation
of shopkccpcrs ""n'pcnuy Week Tor the Chd," etc
richly illustrate. series viii be given on american
sports by Flood and vlct" by various writer's, aud each
on "A different theme. TIE subject OF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
Ladies and ChIldren's Suits.

THE LADIES hNp CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
CONTAINS MANY NOVELTIES. 10th lN""Nl Ell
SUITS ior sii.J; CAMEL's HAII: SUITS AT sis,
and SILK NUITs ~ SGD, WILL GIVE A GrpD IDEA
OF THE VERY Low PRICES At which tODS AXE
sol ~ IN THIS DEPARTMENT. : HANpSuM. DRESS
or SUIT Is \ VERY ACCEPTABLE PRESENT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
We Announce

That we have just opened new Iine OF
CAPS, for men and boys;
And that new additions have been made to ih'
stock Of
FuRs, making il ihe richest and the best Sc
lected stock in the city, as well as the cheapest
Other tine goods such IS
Gloves. u;tteus silk hankcrchicls, &c &c.
ju-, the thing for holiday gifts, at low rates.
Hull Il BARTELs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
"FOREIGN TRAVEL -

We have "A Winter on the Nile" by Gen. MCCLELLAN
'Saunterngs Abou. COnstannope," by CHARLES DUDLEY
WARNER; "Out of Ny window ~ Moscow by EUGENE
SCHUYLER; IAN American in TurkStan," etc. Three sc
ri al q, cries are announced:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
House Furnishing.

Some new and novel articles for the home are
on display at Russell & Sons, too neat and con-
venient TO pass over readily.
First, is a ve:y pretty assortment OF foot-HeSts,
a most convenient article as well as ornamental
saves chairs and much animated discussion as
to where my slippers are Will be apprecia.
ted by all good housekcepers.
Also Easy chairs, in divers styles.
Also, new design in lap Boad for the ladies.
These are very handsome, convenient and an ar.
ticre that is needed in every house every day
They are light and substantial and will be found
a luyury TO every sewing woman.
Also "Splashers,' a neat device for protecting
the walls behind the wash-stands. They come
very cheap, and save any amount of dirtand fuss,
besides being an ornament to the wall.
These and great many other new articles, the
public are invited to see. Also the unlimited
number Of brackets, wall pockets, and such ~
nancnts, at low rates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

Only few days more in which to select YOU
Christmas presents out OF Forbe; Uehr'nSi
splendid assortment Of fine vases, statudfy
bronze lamps, chandeliers, cutlery, pocket books
mn, tries .Nr- Nc-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
u. :. Supreme Court.

Elegant group photographs of the Judges of
the Supreme Court Of the l. 5. for sale at Bow
mans Gallery; also at his new picture and
frame store adjoining Walther's candy AMI toy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16

AcrREssEs.-A fac collection Of photograph
Of actresses ane celebrated persons al BowmSn''
New Picture and Frame Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-12-16
SHAWLS.

orr SHAWL DEPARTMENT PRE-ENTS MANY
ATTRACTIONS. IS THE ASSORTMENT Is LARGE
CHOICE AND VARIED. ZEAL INDIA SHAW Is ARE
OrFEEED NJ LOW "a 500 .Ot : with deco CllED.
DN AND OTHER EQUALLY FINE GRADES. SELLING
from ai.s. 90 uDwHrds. THE EPRlCfS ARE BELOW
ANYTHING ! IT OFFERED IN THIS MAekET