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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-18

Two weeks ago Mr. Robert Hamsley, a
wagon-maker, while at work in his shop on
Pirte street, between Fourteenth and FIT
tecnth, cut off a part OF his left fore finger
with an AK. He picked up the piece and
went with 1t as quick as possible to physi.
clan to have it bound again to its severed
member. The doctor told him it was useless
to perform such an operation; that the fin
ger would never heal. But Hamsley insisted
that it should be done, ana the physician
complied with the request, placing the dis
membered piece carefully in its proper posi-
ton, and then binding the finger firmly with
a bandage. The process of healing at once
began, and contrary to the theory of the doc
tor, the dismeiubered parts grew rapidly to-
gether. But on Saturday last week, the
finger suddenly became very painful and MIR.
Hamsey was seized with lockjaw. For nine
days he has been PROSTATE and suffering the
most excrucating tortures, relieved only by
occasional spasms, in which he is uncon-
sclous, Last night he was Ia a very critical
condition, and his death was expected at any
moment-L0utS0iH6 COurier-JourRaL.
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Mr. f. f. Barney, of Dayton, Ohio, the vet
erar Car builder, in a conversation with
representative of this paper, recently, stated
il as his belief that the catalpa tree will one
of these days work a revolution IN the matter
of railroad ties. He says that in an agrlcul
tural address at Carthage, Ohio, IN 1909, Gen
eral Harrison insisted that there was nothing
like it for posts and like uses, and urged the
farmers to plant ana cultivate it.
At Vincennes Indiana, there are posts OF
the catalpa troe that have been IN the ground
many years, and are still in perfect state OF
preservation. Mr. Barney states that in fit-
teen years after the planting of the seed the
tree will make four ties. This is a subject
well worthy of thorough investigation, and
we shall be glad to hear from any of our read
ers who, from experience or observation, are
able to throw any light upon it,-ChIcago
Ratlrdy age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-18

RECIPE FOR CURING TASTE FOR LIQUORs
AT the festival of enc of our reformatory
institutions a gentleman is reported to have
said; 81 overcame the appetite by recipe
given to me by OLD DR.. fairfield, one of those
good old physicians who do not have per-
centage from Il neighboring druggist. The
prescription is simply an orange every morn
ing halt an hour before breakfast Take that,
SAID the doctor, and you will want neither
liquor or medicine have done so regularly,
and find that liquor has been repulsiyc. The
taste of the orange is in the saliva OF my
tongue, aud it would be as well to mix water
and oil as rum with my taste" The recipe
is simple; and has the recommendation that
1t can do no harm even if it does no good
50. Louis HeitcaI and !Surgicdi J0urpdL.
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The VENGEANCE OF \ FLY.-A poor man
died a few years ago in the hospital at Paris
from carbuncle produced by the poisonous
puncture of Gy. Deceased informed a
friend that one night large green fly kept
him awake with ITS buZzing. To punish II
he picked of three of its legs and set it free
Four days afterwards he fell asleep after his
breakfast and was awakened by II sting on
check. He raised his hand to the spot and
picked oil the insect that had been sucking
his flesh, and found it to be the very fly that
had been mutilated. This time he crushed II
beyond surgery, but forgot his wound Till
modification set in and resulted in death.
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According to an article in the British Ned
zeal Journal, it has been discovered by Dr
Renger that the tinctuTe of capsicum, in ten
drop doses, is the best remedy to counterac'
that craving for alcohol, which is The curse
of all inebrlatcs, preventing their return 10
rational conduct This remedy has been tes-
ted by other physicians, and they report very
savorably in regard TO 1t. The best way TO
administer this remedy is to commence with
five drops in little syrup or orange peel be-
fore meals, increasing the dose of capsicun
tincture to twelve drops.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-18

SCOT is very powerful manure applied al
the rate OF one pound to the rod it abounds
in ammonia, and consequently possesses slim
ulating power in remarkable degree. Too
much SCOT per rod will drive vegetation be.
yond what is desirable. One part of SCOT and
two OF guaAo possesses more stimulating am
monla than any proportionate quantity ofany
other manure eXtant. SCOT forms an exceed
ingly rapid stimulator for peas, lettuce, car.
rots, spinach, and most crops in liquid state,
at the rate OF one half an ounce to two quarts
Of water, gwen so AS to soak down TO the
roots Always give SCOT whilst the plant is in
an active state. Most persons make soo'
enough 10 manure whole garden for the
ycar.-Guid6 TO Good Gardening.
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Now, then, Sam, faint to no good you g.
hargyin' wi me; tell you that there s big
knee, and say wherever there's hinlarge-
ment there's always weakness" Sam Toe
coming exasperated in defense of HIS favor
ite)-"Werry well. then, what say is how
you've gotten a desperate big 'ead, and thai
looks bad for YOU"
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}]rDffssiDual Cards.
AT OR 4! z s.

i II. DNUIIri', Attorney and Counselor at
Law OTTAWA ILL., Office No. Is La Sale street, over
nps Bros grocery store Will attend promptly TO all
business entrusted to his care. Special attention paid to
'oAecuohs. aug99-6nos
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a. HANIss, Counselor at Law. Rooms / a.
=, pera Hall Building, LII Sale, Ill. Special care given
W insurance cases. June l0-ly.
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Kim ELL. ~ GILMAN, Attorneys at
II, ounce IN Bushnes building, OF the court
h'"Se' O''a"a' III. may 2,'Ib -ly'
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vestmcnts say to all this1 Must our bank
ers and our merchants and manufacturers,
weak under long depression, instead Of
the healthy return Of prosperity which
they hoped for, be pushed into Il bank
ruptcy which is impending, or DO driven
into u ruin which yawns before them
unless our progress to anarchy is arrested?
II is not war. 1t s not the fear of war,
for that is not possible; but II Is what has
all OF its diroful influences. u tremor aud
palpitation which alarm all minds aud
stagnate all action.
TO us 1t seems as IL general and in-
dignant rcmonstrance aud warning should
arise from the whole country, which should
give pause to these conspirators against
free suffrage and tranquility and our
dear-bought freedom. All this is of peace,
and not of riot or public disturbance. We
seek no remedy but under the Constitu-
ton and the laws. But il is high time
that those who are now in the execution
OF deliberate purpose TO annul elections
and overturn all civil administration,
should be taught that the rule Of the people
aud of law is still supreme.
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The Oregon Elector.

Our contemporary, the Hcrdid, chaInc-
terizcs ~ "peuifogging the attempt to
prevent the certihcation OF clearly ineli-
giblc elector in Oregon, and to certify In his
place the candidate having tho highest
number of valid votes.
In Vermont, where the Legislature steps
in To cure "a void choice Of another
equally without claim to east a Presiden-
tial vote 1t is doubtless legitimate pro-
cess. We cannot discern the difference OF
the eases.
We are not OF counsel 10 the party man
ayers, but common sense furnishes the
reasons for this action.
GOV. TILDES does not need nor wish
this vote. and the only importance
OF the issue is this: Ii is said with great
emphasis that there can he no going be-
hind the decision of tho Governor Of q
STATE; that his certificate to the elector is
final. Ii this is true III the three states Of
South Carolina, Floridn, and Louisiana,
where enough votes are taken TO elect
HAYES electors, and the rest thrown out,
II would seem that similar action elsewhere
might be justifable, and even commenda-
bic "a forcing the ettlemont of SO serious "A
question of jurisdiction.
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to modify the pressure. He made n brief
address, urging the preservation OF the
peace among citizens OF all colors, warn
ing them that single act OF violence
might Drccipitate bloodshcd and desola-
ton, expressing trust in the laws, and per-
feet Faith in the cause vi Justice. Thus far
for the Democracy
In the meantime, the Republicans adj
mittcd 10 the House in the morning upon
CuAMBERLAIN's certificates had organized
IA though they were quorum Of the
whole body, and had, by an almost unani-
nous vote elected Speaker who prompt
" took the chair aud conducted the bus
mess of the minority there assembled,
numbering 80 of the Ia members of the
House. all of whom, with three excep-
tions, were negroes.
our dispatches from Louisiana show
that, yesterday. the Returning Board con-
tinued to prosecute their business in the
way which has become familiar to the
country. Evidence TO support the charges
Of intimidation was in order, and the great
or part of the day was taken up with the
testimony OF n negress who turned ont 10 he
disastrous witness for the side by which
she had been called. There were some
sharp aud exciting passages between the
visiting committees as to her cross exam
ination, which WELLS ut tlrst refused TO
allow. but which was finally brought
a. oui after SToraHToN had sustained
WELLS in his refusal. 10 Is ex-
pected that this line of inquiry
will YET occupy several days. IN the mean
time, the actual work Of canvassing the
votes of the parishes isnot advancing; for,
though those with Republican majorities
have already been canvassed the canvass
OF the Democratic parishes is delayed.
From Florida we learn that the Board Of
Canvnssers made a beginning OF their work
yesterday III the presence OF large COM
mittees of observing visitors from the
North. While The Secretary was opening
the sealed packages of ballots, the Repub-
licaus gave notice that they would contest
the returns from sixteen OF the counties
named, while the Democrats gave notice
that they in turn would contest those from
nine. II looks rs though there would he
tedious and Troublesome work In Florida.
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THE SUN FOR 1874.

Inc dlherent editions OF The Sun during
the next year VIII be IN" same as during the wear
that has just passed. The daily edition will on
week days be a sheet Of four pages, aud on sun
days a sheet OF eight pages whia the weekly
edition VIII be sheet Of eight pages Of the
same dimensions and character that are already
familiar to our friends.
HE Sun will continue to be the strenuous
advocate Of reform and retrenchmcnt. and Of
the substitution Of craftsmanship, wisdom, and
integrity for hollow pretence, limb cility. and
eaud in the administration Of public e irs.
II will contend for the government Of the peo-
pie by the people and for the people, as opposed
to government by frauds In the balloi-box and
IN the counting OF votes, enforced by military
violence. II will endeavor 90 supply it, readers
"A BODY now not lar from million Of souls
with the most careful. complete, and trust
worthy accounts OF current events, and will
employ for this purpose a numerous and care
fully selected stqr Of reporters aud correspond
ents. Its reports from Washington, espoci lily,
will be full, accurate. and fe rlcss; and IL will
doubtless continue to deserve and to enjoy the
hatred Of tn Sc who thrive Oy pluuderng the
Treasury or by usurong what the law does not
rive them, while It will endeayor to merit the
public confidence by defending the righ's Of the
people against the eucro lohments OF unJus tined
power.
The price Of the daily Sun will be ~ cents n
month or $3.50 year. post paid, or with the
Sunday edition added. 81 20 yer.
The Sunday edition alone viii be 81 80 year.
post paid,
The WEEKLY SUN will he furnished during
1871 at the rate OF 81 wear. post paid. The
beueat 81 THIS large reduction from the pre-
vious rate for the WEEKLY can be enjoyed by
individual subscribers without the necessity Of
making up clubs. At the same time II any u
our friends choose 10 aid In extending our cir
culation, We shall be grateful to them, and
every such person who send. u ten or more sub
schoers from one place will be entitled to one
copy OF the paper for himself without charge.
AT one dol wear, postage paid. the expenses
of paper aud printing are barely repaid and. con-
siderne the size Of the sheet and the quelity Il
Its contents. we arc confident the people will
consider HE WEEKLY SrN the chenp st news
paper published IN the world, and we trust
also one Of the very best.
Address The sun, New York city. NY
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Can We Afford III

The impending winter, deferred in it,
severity, is not adjourned. It's advancing
mclemency cannot halt long. The hands OF
the ordinary aborer and the skilled artisan
are already folded IN idleness, or are active
only on reduced and insufficient COM
pcnsation. The fires are cold in the FORCES
and the furnaces. The din Of the engine is
hushed, aud the journals and levers gather
the rust OF neglect. Oue-half of our ma
chiuery is either entirely torpid in disuse
or keeping a half movement of production.
Trade Is in paralysis. Money, hard to OBJ
tain for the destitute, ia to Others IA useless
accumulation. and only an anxiety to the
holder with no remuneration of interest.
The reviying activity, winch we all Jaw
ana hailed with joy. two months ago. is
now checked nsrin.
But beyond all this there i cOntempla-
ton which has n sadness that comes Of
human suffering. The spare meals with
out labor. the scant shelter and the tat
tered raimeut-how are the famished
and, in many cases, homeless wretche- to
pass through the freezing and SHOWS Of
WINTER
This sudden arrest OF quick movement
toward returning confidence and revived
industry comes upon the people after an
election Of unsurpassed excitement, in
which the whole nation have declared for
II candidate by u popular majority almost
without precedent. Men look az each
other nnxiousy, and with pcrpcXity Of
sight, and ask for what purpose is all
this and To what end are we APP
proaching2 The army garrsons peaceful
! capitals Of states; the seat OF government
of the nation is beleaguered, rs If in siege.
| The ordinary count and ccrtiflcation OF
votes pass under the eve and fall to the
decision Of the candidates themselves. A
Governor OF II state attempts TO give
legality to minority elections in Flor
ida. a Canvassng Board in South Caro-
! lima refuses 10 obey the mandate OF the
highest court of the state, counts its
members into offices Tor which they
have no majority OF votes, and dis
franchises counties by a reckless, wanton.
and wicked u,ui patton of power; and tho
troops or the United states campod IN tho
| State House sustain the usurpition. In the
sull more distant State OF Louisiana,
whore nature Is prodlsH in b'auty ana
richness u disroputnblo and illegal author-
! nv Is now waiting To chance the election
| INTO "A spurious expression 10y taking those
parish returns which are plea ant to their
taste, aud casting out those which impede
their purposes.
While all tins is gong ON, ana men aud
women pause IN icvrrlsh lorcbodlug,
the placcmen are happy, and smile nl
chporfulnc-s, from the hlah revenue OH
clal lull fed, to tho village Postmaster on
generous nations. The condition of the
whole mass o. the people j, a. nothing ia
| them. the serene Iilghue.suf The Cabinet
sits in cousultat on upon the legality OF
electoral votes, and the disposition "a ar
mics of occupation and expedition.
But whltdo the cool and oonsilcrnte men
OF business ayooations aud commercial ill.,
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are getting to rely on the stimulant rs an
imperative need, let them not deceive
themselves by hopes of conquering tho de-
sire while continuing to indulge 1t. but at
once give up liquor altogether. Such men
are Only safe when they are total abstain
ers. All those who drink are not OF this
kind, but practically all are who feel the
need of the support of alcohol for the
nerves or tho faculties; and they will be
wise If they watch for the indications of
the dependence. and promptly stop the
moment they see them.
The case of the man who has grown 10
lean on alcohol rs a cripple on his staff,
who cannot 20 through his ordinary work
orpleasuro wlthoutit, is an exceedingly diff
tcult one of cure.and here come in suoh pre-
scriptions rs those given by our correspon-
dent. Let the drunkard have temporary re-
course to them in place of his accustomed
stiInuant and leave that off from hence
forth. He must endure the prostration
from which he suffers for the time regard
ing himself rs an invalid; and after be-
ginning his physical restoration, during its
process and from henccforth he must not
drink at all. Here comes In the WILL
which must furnish the only cure for the
drunkard. The bodily prostratioD, of
course, enfeebles the will, and the fight is
hardest at its start but when the effects of
the alcohol have been gradually removed
by abstinence, the contest is not so
unequal. But in all cases where the appe-
tito has grown to be tyrnnnical, the return
10 drinking, no matter how small the in
itiG! doses, makes the mans situation
worse than II was before. He has got to
treat himself "a one to whom drink Ia
poison. and refrain from IL as II II were
prussic acid. lie should no more trust
himself with liquor than n doctor would
homicidal maniac with pistol or u dag
ger. II may seem 60 him humliating to
50 confess his weakness even TO himself,
but he must so confess II, nevertheless.
There are undoubtedly men to whom
drinking has become Il chronic mania,
whose will power Is shattered beyond re-
pair, and who may be confined like other
manacs, and who ought 10 be so confined,
10 keep them from doing injury to society;
but they are few. We believe that of all
who read these lines there are none who
may not give up the habit perhaps after
the loss Of little time. by following our
advice. Tea and coffee. the neratcd
waters and the tonics of iron and hops III
mild tinctures may be used to help along;
hut nothing can supply the place to the
drunkard of swearing OF aud keeping his
pledge.
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An Opportunity.

Is there in the Republican party any
Statesman whose patriotism impels him to
serve his country rather than an organiza-
ton OF officeholders2
Is there in the Republican party auy
patriotic statesman whose honesty COM
pels him TO see in its true light the in
famous conspiracy of CHANDLER, CANE
RON, GOULD, and GRANT,
Is there in the Republican party any
patriotic and honest statesman with the
courage to come forward and say what he
thinks
II there is such man. he now has
an opportunity such as we trust may
never return TO any American. Ho may
save the people of this country from un-
imaginable miseries, and identify his fame
with the preservation OF our republican
institutions.
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PROGRESS OF THE GREIT COW
SPIRfCr.
The Whole Planned and Directed in Wash-

The Whole Planned and Directed in Mash-
inRton.
wAsHINGToN, Nov. 1.-THE sharp prac-
tice of Chamberlain Returning Board,
which led to their arrest and 10 the new
complications at Columbia, did not origin
ate with them at all. The whole scheme
was concocted in this city, and, when fully
developed. rs il soon will lie, after the
House OF Representatives. gets TO work all
the parties TO the plot Will appear IN their
true colors. \ Circuit Judge Of the United
States, a District Attorney, and others
holding Office, will be connected with this
conspiracy to steal the State of south Caro-
Ina. US Louisiana was stolen in 1872.
A cunning, INSCRIPTIONS, untring, and
searching attorney here familiarity known
Ms Billy Cook. a sort Of Jack of all trades,
having been preacher politician. shystcr.
organizer OF the negro vote, aud general
nickstcr for Shepherds Ring, is the real
nulhor of this gianng iniquity. With all
their aptness and experience IN rascalitv,
ChsmberlAin's crew are wholly Inferior
10 their confcderates here, who, under
Grant, have revealed faculties that cntitle
them TO pr, Vminence IN scoun1reli,m.
when the plan for ovcrreaching the SUI
preme Court Of South Carolina was ma
tuIed, one of the consprators who was sent
down secretly 10 Columbia, initiated the
Returning Board, and the rest is known.
Cncuit Judge Hugh l.. Bond, known as
one Of the iaukc-t - Radicals, who WIS
sitting IN Baltimore, lett his cases unheard
and fastened to Columbia two weeks be-
fore the opening OF the court there. TO be-
come the guest of Chamberlain and the re-
cipiont Of all his eNaggcrations, and to pre-
pare for his own part in the work.
Billy Cook and two associates who
concealed their names also turned up soon
after, as did Sterling, the District Attor-
ney OF Baltimore, bitter partisan OF
Bonds school, and one Of his followers.
All these parties had cOunscled with At
tOrney-Gencral Taft especially before
starting out on their scandalous mission,
and there is no moral doubt that every
part of the plot was grooyed and tongu,d
with his knowledge aud continuance.
Grants last military order Is the sequel
10 thc scheme, and was necessary TO en-
force H. Having committed himself IN the