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To take advantage of the decline in dry goods
our Court street merchant Mr. H. j. CULLEN
hurried off last week to New York TO buy new
goods and pick up bargains for his customers.
We expect, therefore, to shortly see the new
goods, selected by Mr.. Gillen on the spot, tumble
into Ottawa in great quantities to meet the ne
cessities of his rapidly increasing trade. Mean
time the "old reliable" continues to sell goods
at the usual satisfactory rates, and customers
know no diminution in their satisfaction with
their bargains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

The undersigned begs leave to inform his
patrons and the public generally that the firm OF
Gaul & Bestman has been dissolved by mutual
consent and That he will carry on the business
at the old stand west of the new Post Office
where he will be pleased to wait on all those that
feel inclined to favor him with their patronage.
shall always keep on hand full assortment
of furniture, including brackets, picture frames
and room mouldings, which propose to sell at
greatly reduced prices.
Window -cornices furnished at from 20 to 40
cents per lineal foot.
Repairing done neatly and on short notice
FRED. BEsTMAN.
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Genuine pebble specs in gold and steel frames
X. H. Trask's, SO La Sale street.
Georgia Minstrels.

The orsginal Georgia Minsfrels mot the troupe
along here some weeks ago. are to give an en-
terrain Reut at the Opera House on next Mon
day evening. The troupe consists Of Is mem
bers, all ex-stars and give performance re-
plete with fun and amusement. They have al
ways drawn big houses on their way north, for
they have been making n season in the south.
west where the press generally have given
them the most hattering notices. >Much stress is
laid on their fine music, and their wit. While
imitators OF negro comcalities, as is well known,
cannot approach the genuine article, from
all we know of these we expect to see and hear
the genuine article.
Reserved seats at Simon Bros at - cents, gem
eral admittance 50 cents
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Everybody

who has visited the new clothing store OF H. A
Meyer, next to the Yellow Corner, is convinced
that that is the place to buy clothing. The
stock is entirely new, carefully selected by A
Alschuler, the Oldest clOthier in town and sold
at prices considered low by buyers. Everything
kept by first-class establishment can be found
there. Go and see for yourself.
What is the reason that Thos. Spencer is sell.
ing SO many boots and shoesg Because he has
marked his goods down to live and let live pri.
ces, and is selling cheaper than any house in the
city No. 3 Court St., Child & Phipps' old stand
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Skeleton caps at Weidknechts.


Is by York, son of Hamiltonian; DAM the Brice
Townsend mare, by imported Havelock, an Eng
fish coach horse; grandam by Highlander;
grandam by Levathan. Princeton Hamiltonian
is dark bay, Is hands high, weighs 1850, and
has plenty Of bone and muscle; is kind and gen,
tie, and can trot in 2.40. His get are large and
very speedy, and he is looked upon by the
breeders OF Bureau Co. as one Of the best stock
getters in the western country. He can be seen at
Thorne's barn, where he will make this season.
Terms can be obtained by calling at the barn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

To HoUsEKEEPERs.-Itw will soon be time for
house cleaning, and those wanting good job Oi
whitewashing done will do well to call on Mr.,
Charles W Smith, n he is the only one in Otta-
wa that can or will give satisfaction. He Is
ready now to serve the ladies of our city. He is
a first-class workman. Don't fail to give him a
call. lie can ALWAYS be found in Hossack's block
next TO the meat market, on Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

SoUrH OTTAWA CEMETEEY.-Ml persons inter.
ested in said cemetery are notified that meet
ing will be held at the Office Of I. VI, Mason on
April 21st at o'clock 2. NJ. to elect officers for
said cemetery and transact such other business
as may come before said meeting.
w REYNOLDS, President.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Mr.. s. r. Couch Main street, just west OF the
First National Bank, having purchased Bradford
Bros stock of saddlery hardware, and haying
made additions to the stock by other purchases
is now prepared to fill all demands for goods In
that line. lie will at all times keep full stock
of the goods, and invites custom from all con
cerned. Though the only dealer in the city, he
guarar tees his prices to be in all things reason
able AID satisfactory to his patrons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07
Fine Millinery!


The most necessary article Of ornamenta:on
to lady's good looks and appearance is, an ee.
gantly finished hat or bonnet OF the latest style
furnished by those whose artistic taste and skill
has gained for them the praise and admiration
OF ladies OF good taste.
MRS. o'MEARA,
Tin the Walther Block,) happily for the ladies Of
Ottawa, possesses all the necessary qualifications
of a frst-class miliner, and by her careful study
of the wants of her customers, has won for her
self the appreciation OF our ladies. She has just
returned from Chicago, where she spent several
weeks in studying the fashions OF the period,
and now at her emporium can be found the lat
est importations from Paris.
Ladies who have not already done so, will do
well to call and examine the beautiful styles for
this season, and will find all goods at prices
which are reasonable,
On or about May 1st Mrs. O'Meara will receive
an invoice of goods direct from Paris from the
celebrated establishments of Madame Virot Ma.
dame Cbevellcr and Madame Felix.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

EGGS for Matching, Of the following varieties
Partridge Cochins, Brown Leghorns, Black
Breasted Red Game Bantoms, and Buff Cochius
q, Il 70 ner dozen. J c. HATHEwAT, JR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Is sweeping clean at A LyNCH's, and the public
are invited to call and see for themselves. The
stock of dress goods, domestics and all staple
goods, is especially prominent, on which the
prices are as low as can be and live.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Do not forget that Osman Il Hapcman keep
the largest stock Of wall paper, curtains, and
decorations Of all kinds in this county. 1t will
pay you to look at it, for you will not be salts
fed il you boy without doing so. Save yourself
from vain regrets by dropping in there a; any
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07
school Wanted.
). 8. WILLIS

male teacher, having been three years al
college and having taught seven successful
terms desires pleasant location as teacher in
district school in La Sale county. For further
information enquire at this Office.
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.InNc.Ir Masnnprnle.

The winter ter, iii close with Juvenile
Masquerade at vi = dancing academy on Fri.
DAY evening, Al 90, lS77. Admission, %
cents; scholars in CO. ume admitted free.
VIVA
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FATHER MATHEW c. T. A. SoCIETY.-The fol
lnurir.- nfTicers xprr elcr.eh IN TN. la int

7.
lowing officers we're elected on the Isl. inst:
Prs,ji,nt-M. T. O'Crowley.
Virt Prcsi9snt-James Dougherty.
RscoggliHg Secyyidry-James Ford.
Corresponding !S.cyetdyy-James Ford.
Tr,en1-P. VI. Dwyer
L5lsWida-R. II. Kelly.
ia..s'ga' 7 ruFiIs-PeteE Ienn.ghaD.
U.ai,Ts Board q Enr,si.qd; .oI.--T. =. Kelly aud
j. I. Burke.
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at the new clothing store mex; to the yellow cor
ncr, two car loads Of new, elegant trunks and
valises 20 suit everybody, which ! will retail a;
manufacturers prices. II. A. MEIEE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

We make a specially of Chromos and Picture
Frames at the Boston 90 Cent Store. These
goods we will sell cheaper than you can really
buy of any Chicago house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

BLOWING PLAYED OUT-M. Stiefel IL Co. h ave
the largest stock of fine and medium clothing
in Ottawa. Call and be convinced that they are
the cheap est house In the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Those new Alexis shoes at MegafIlnS are al
first class and the assortment OF sizes insures
perfect fit every time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07
Mar les, tops and jumping ropes at Piergue's.

Th, corner on high prices in boots and shoes
is busted by the low prices at Thos. Spcncer's
cheap boot and shoe store, No. . Court ST.
Cheeyers Block, Child Il Phipps' old stand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Millinery Headquarters, 1879 Main Street.
Nothing can beat this establishment for beauty
and cheapness. HAzLETT BAsrIEN,
Proprietors.
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IS Ia Sale street is where you viii find the
old Boston Boot * Shoe Store with the larses;
and B.-t selected stock Of boots and shoes in the
city. Prices ,oay DOR. and goods guaranteed as
represented II every aFt!-Clar. Try ne.
CHILD s PHuV>.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

DoS'T FORGET that Tie Boston Boot and Sho
Store las rsDsel 70 50 La sale street, next dool
to Trasks jcwelry store. Call and examine th'
goods and compare with Others.
CUtIp & pUIpps
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The corner Of Main aud La Sale ST. called the
yellow corLer, has been resurccted, as it were,
by the Improvement Of the west room occupied
by II. A. Meyer, which now presents quite an
elegant appearance; aud by the removal o! the
Roberts Bros into the corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Go to +. II. Trask's for Genuine Pebble Spec
tacles either in gold silver or steel frames. %
La Sale street.
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Call and see those corsets at ID. Hsenan &
Co's-the "Bon Ton" "Bonny Belle" and "Cin.
derela" all low priced and desirable goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

BEEOuN.-Horse men wishing to breed from
Mr.. Ambrose TrumJos fine Norman horse BE.
rouZ" will find him on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Wednesdays at Vim. Trumbo's; Thursdays, AT
Richard Naglc's; ard Fridays and Saturdays, at
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

eFrSy sHoEs.-The attention of the gentlemen
ia called 10 Child * Phipns' stock of fine boots
and shoes. which is thought TO be the largest
and best in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07
No Deception.

The reliable place for cheap prices on boots
and shoes is a; Thcs. Spencer's, No. :, Court ST.
Cheeyer's Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Rev G. p. Folsom, II BLraboo, Wis, vii! preach
at the Presbyterian ,nurch on tomorrow morn
ING and evening.
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EN- BROIDERl.

In addition she has full stock of all embroid
cry materials, silk, canvas, both white and col
ored also the Burlass canvas for making the
fancy rugs coming into fashion; also notices, &c
MISCELLANEOUS.
Stamping done to order, and old hats and bon.
nets made over into any Of the new styles on
short notice.
Thus it will be seen that Mrs. Gregg is ready
on every point in her business, and her long con-
tinuauce in business here is a guarantee that her
work and prices have been and are satisfactory
to her customers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Get your shoes at Megafin's. He has the best
stock in the market and he Will no! be under
sold by any one in the market;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

= magnificent lot Of ladies' and gents goods
in hose and hats tais day received at the Boston
- Cent store. a; ihrir new location, IS Madison
street.
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The Milliner's Art.

Mrs Gregg asked us II we were conoisseur In
matters of the millinery art. We declined i'm
mediately any such assumption Though we
have our private idea on the subjccD but said
we knew what looked pretty. Yet the question
was an idle one on her part for it is by no means
necessary for one to be conoisseur to see beau.
ty in those new millinery goods she has brought
out only this week; for instance the new and
absolutely charming style of hat, the Norman
idy Bonnet"-any young lady ought to look pref
ty under it; or the BABY Hood" for ladies-thls
latter being quite remarkable exposition in
art that women are but gIrl-babies of larger
growth" and is lovely without cxaggeration.
Indeed it is hard to eXaggerate this lovely
stock.) Then how pretty her artificial flowers
and trimmings in entirely new styes (of which
she has the choicest selections) and in all the
fashionable colors {. g, tiel, yellow, seafoam,
bronze, geranium mandarin, gold, tilleul, etc.
And by-the-by that new buzzed trimming for
hats and bonnets is just what will suit the most
fastidious--it Is so rich and delicate Indeed as
we minated it is hard to do justice to the sub
ject, her new stock, but the ladies must see for
themselves that the stock is an unusually choice
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Mothers and fathers in fact every one should
buy boys and childrenS clothing OF
Frank IL Co.
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A good seine and boat for sale cheap.
PARK REED.
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SPACE. Nv 2yS n M. q NJ. l3MI6M,1
Twelve lines Of Agate make one square.

twelve lines OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under contract must b, plainly
mark the length of csred, they will be contin
ned and charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards not exceeding hveles)
Inserted at five dollars per I'VE lines dol
Srper line extra.
Transient advertising in all to be paid strictly In
dvance.
IL Yearly advertisers iscontinuing their advertise.
ments before the expiration OF the contract will be chag
cd full above Extra charge will also be made
or dissolution and other not connected with their
regular business.
Local notices. fftetl cents per line.
II In no will these terms be departed fram.
u The date the slip which the subscribers
spfned indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice that the date the slip corresponds
the date to which they have paid and at notify the
publishers OF any discrepancy.
JOBBING DEPARTMENT.
Our facilities for dong all kinds OF job Work in the
styles of the art surpassed in this section
and respectfully solicit those wishing anything donein
this give CALL By the judictous and liberaluse
Of prRter's ink many mans fortune been made. and
the ned ia still open. Try 1t.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-07

Spring orercoais at the peoples clcihier,
Frank & Co.
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White and colored splnts for picture frame
and wall ornaments at Osman and HaDemsns
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Gentlemen, if you want g bat for % CENT
20 and inspec. the new spring =! les al the %
Cent Store.
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Nicely has a fine lot of pigs for sale at &c pC,
pound Good feeders. At the farm.
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No 'BtowIvG.-M Stiefel & Co. carry the
largest stock OF clothing in Ottawa.
We guarantee our clothing TO be Of the best
made clothing in the east or west. Good SUITS
from s. toSlO Call aud see them.
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Drop in anu ooA at the prices on boots and
shoes at ID. Heenaa & Co.'S, and make money
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Fine clothing at weidknechts.,
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"A stitch in time saves nine" bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup wa often save large doctor
bills Keen ii hurtr f,- it only costs p cents.
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Remember that d. Heenan * Co. VIII not Be
beaten on low prices Tor qrccsris,
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Furniture.

Hats, caps, neck wear, clothing and furnish
ing goods, &c, at \. Frank & Cos.
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Fine silk handkerchiefs at Weidhnccht's.
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The Nnxy nrnnnt

CRoQUET! CRoQUET!. In all styles and at all
prices at Osman & Hapeman's.
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Aerated cider, mead and ginger ale at Pier
CUES.
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New Goods.

HATs.-For fine and hobby hats 20 to NJ. St
fel & Co.
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Working mems attention is respectfully called
to the smashing" good pants for 70 cents now
on exhibition at the 30 Cent Store.
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If you w-nt q cheap ha, 20 to Hazle'' & Bis-
items.
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CRAsH.-Excellent crash, Is inche, wide, at :
cents al d. Ieenan Il Cos.
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Arrived

White quilts, very nice and cheap, Just rscr.y-
ed at d. Heeran & Cos.
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Hull is Staying carpets this week.
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Those black cashmeres at d. Hcenan * Co.'S
are very nice, just the thing foT pretty dress.
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La,-., ,,yie. orera al, a. We.aAa,eh;,.
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Bleached linen towelings al D. Hecuan y Co.'S
a i5c-a bargain.
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SHEErING..-Sice yard vice nrpNa sacr,ins'
ouly &C at ID. Heenan & Cos
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Ifyou van, q stylish hat % TO Ha'leit * Ba--
tigr's
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Ifyou want fashionable Miliincry go TO Iiaz'
lett 4 Basticn T.
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Ridges hand guide for pcumen AZ Osman &
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For all the fine grades Of hats, 20 to NJ. s,ic'el
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Spring clothing for everybody q; 4. Frank x
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Soft anil compressed yeas, a; pier="e'..
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TIE mosquitoes prefer open bars.
S. NJ. PettengIn & Co.'S Advertising Agency

This Agency has a worldwide fame.
1t has earned and enjoyed this honor
for nearly the lifetime of a generation.
1t has secured and long enjoyed the
confidence of the newspaper press of
the land. Mr.. S. M. Pettengill, the
head, has long been eminent for tact,
talent, urbanity, and high business
honor. In advertising he has expended
to the benefit of advertisers over twelve
millions of dollars, and has largely as
sisted in making the fortunes of a large
number of his customers. He is Agent
for more than 1000 newspapers. Pet.
tengill's Agency, with branches in Bos-
ton and Philadelphia, is the largest
Advertising Agency in the world, and
the Oldest in this country. 1t offers
special inducements to business men
who wish to advertise. Advertising
has become a positive necessity to sue.
cess. A mar out Of business for three
years, and who comes back, could no
more do business in the old style than
a last years chicken could get back
into its shell. Judicious advertisers
make large fortunes, if they have a good
article, and know how to trade. Men
who build up a great business, must do
it through the press. A business man
a go into P%ettengill's fine rooms, con-
suit with the influential press of the
land, make satisfactory terms with
prominent papers, decide the manner
in which advertisements shall be print
ed, close a contract with publishers in
all the cities of the Union, from Bangor
to San Francisco, from st. Paul to New
Orleans, and do 1t actually cheaper,
without leaving the office, than he could
if he should visit each of the cities in
person, Practical knowledge is needed
to advertise successfully. This comes
only from long and successful expert
ence. The best and most appropriate
mediums must be selected. The matter
must be displayed properly. Men must
know what amount of money to lay out
in advertising, know when to lavish
and when to contract. just here, the
valve of the Agency comes In. Men
who offer their services to conduct adj
vertising for a house, to be Of any use,
must possess talent, ability, and prob
ity. Mr.. Pettengill is a practical
printer. He knows all about news
papers. He has proved himself one Of
the most successful advertisers of the
age. By fair, honorable, and liberal
dealings, he has won the confidence of
the press everywhere. He IL prompt
In his payments, perfectly responsible,
makes large contracts, and can make
terms with the papers than an
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CONSCIENTIOUS"

"There Is a lot of conscientious work
in that" said a friend of mine the other
day, calling attention to a picture In
which ferns and other plants had been
deliberately painted in a manner that is
called correct, but which in fact is in
correct, for it is not the way that OBJ
jects look in nature. You may draw as
deliberately as you please, in your pain
ting, if you are able to keep your work
from looking finicky. But the picture
to which he pointed was a good *.
ample of so. called "conscientiousness."
1t had dead, superficial look, no unlike
that of "spatter-work."
Once, doubtless, to call a work of art
conscientious" was to praise it. There
are cases still when the word not only
applies, but carries a Legitimate compli-
ment. Nowadays, however, If you
hear a picture Oh a poem praised for ITS
conscienliousness, you may be pretty
sure that it is dull.
Writers and authors should remem-
Der that the public have nothing to do
with their methods or their workman
ship. Conscientiousness relates to work
manship. We should not be partlcu-
larly called upon to notice, not even to
admire, that. A man deserves no great
credit for doing his work conscien-
tiously. Not only every E~nglishman,
but every man, is expected "to do his
duty" Tell me a work of art is con-
sclentiously done, and l suspect that 1t
Is stupid. Tell me that it is good, and
am satisfied.
Besides, the public is easily deceived
about this matter Of conscientlousness,
both in literary. and in plastic art. A
piece of writing which impresses one
with the authors learning and labor is
apt not to be as cable a produe-
as the reader thinks. And In the
of painting 1t Is notorious that
the public constantly makes the mis-.
take of believing thas attention to cer-
tain pretty detail more time
and thought than attention to other, and
more important, things - crtbaer,