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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-10

couId hold their own with these little fellows in
trough and tumble
The gymnastics wound up by an exhibition on
the horizontal and parallel bars, by class OF ten
Young men of magnificent physique, which was
periect in its way and equal to any similar per
Torrance in circuses, but really Of less,intcrc7'
than the former exercises, for the reason that
such skill in turning can only come of much and
hard practice, which at the age Of these young
men We hardly believe worth the time such prae
tice takes.
The evening wound up with grand ball
which was participated in by large company
who all had a jolly time. The evening was 4
success in every way
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-10
From Dayton.

MEssRs. EDlToRs: pleasant morning-star'
tor short ride beyond Harding; saw many nov
cltics-many pleasant looking homes, sheltered
by trees the early sunshine creeping around the
gray roofs and old gables. These homes, how
many histories are theirs. how many LOVING
hands have passed from beneath the ola nome
s,cads To find shelter in the world! Are the ones
at home less fondly thought of Have they LOT
gotten father, mother, and the sunny days Oh inc
past: Again, death may have folded sohlt iai'
flower Of the household band from sight-touched
his silver wing lightlr, closed their eyes on eaf''
to open them in the heavenly land. How many
homes in the land have closed loved ones eyes III
eternal sleep, only to uncoSc in the better land
closed them TO carry the sorrow and bereavement
all the way unto the end; and yet they kho" IL Ii
the Fathers voice that has spoken, saying Dry
your tears, and prepare to meet them III inc
morning" Spring flowers bloom above thelf
graves. Creep up tcndcrly, star-eyed Ocaulc''
DER the faces we have loved 50 Wcll' but'cr
cups and daisies, lean lovingly DER these grassy
mounds Recalled from my reycric by my com
panion's voice, who is pleased with this morn
.ing's surroundings in the distance the churches
tell us We are rapidly nearing Harding, one Oh
our old pioneer towns. Though the houses are
scattering and few, the school children are on
their morning march. All is quiet and still TINS
morning, and old familiar scenes seem to rise III
my mind as look at some Of the old dwellings,,
such as Elder Bachelors, or Father Bachelor us
he is more often called now. Well in other days
do | remember this home, when child, His
venerable figure begins to stoop, the irostS OF
time have silycrcd his hair and we see him IN his
service one of the harycstrcapcrs. In these WOODS
when child we came with parents ANA school
mates to pick bacl>bcrries, and feel to-day, win
In nnnn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-10
THE MASTER AND PUPIL.

N THE MASTER ND FtTII''
island up there, William Evarts,"
The master ficrccly cried,
rs DER his branded brow there swept
A flush of humbed pride;
'Stand up there, William Evarts,
And let me frankly know
How was IL that you came to botch,
This Cameron business soY
Then stood up William Eyarts,
Not quick, like one at ease,
But sort of telescope wise,
BY sections and degrees.
And stamm'ringly he said, in tones
Half fearful and half sad:
u did ii cause ] never thought
That Don would choose his dad. p"
" y SUi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-10

The record of last week wa, Il follows, 10 wit:
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-10

1o3 Mary \ Allison vs. Alex. Shawl, Bill to
roreclosc mort gage. Decree.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-10

steps out into the world to take up its burdens
ths home will be their guiding s'ar-a true ah'
hoppV home
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17

A supply Of saddles, \
halters, harness and harn.
lures. saddle-pockets, whi
constantly Oh hand, an
to order.
Orders promptly file
all work gqaranteedto CIV
faction.
Hides, peltries, furs, be
tallOw and wheaI taken
change for work or good
Shop east end Of Mails
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Hints

Better to smell the vlolot cool than
sip the glowing wine;
Better to bark a hidden brook than
watch a diamond shine.
old Time Paot.
Better to taste the lager beer than
smell or the empty glass;
Better to kiss pretty girl than
wink at hOmeIy lass.
-NGrristown Herald.
Better to wear a happy smile than
90 through life with sigh;
Better to bet on a gingle pair than
rick an ace high.--Oil City Call.
Better to laugh DER your good luck
than weep DER anothor's woes;
Better boil on your neighbor's leg
than wart on your own fair nose.
Burlington Hawk Eye.
Better to be a better than to give
the devil his dues
Better to be a better unless You cant
afford to lose IN. Y. Herald.
Better have the cholera than Il
woman with red hair;
Better be at the devil than have
children by the pair.
--Arkansaw Traveller.
Better to buzz with the spelling bee
your spelling for to mend;
Better than with a real bee and play
with its "biznesS" end,
Star Of Hope.
Better manure your "tator patch"
and not depend on the moon;
Better to raise your bacon at home
than hunt the oily coon,
Better to wear patched breecheS like
an average onery chap
Than buster around in store clothes
with mortgage on your scrap"
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
TO WOOL AND COTTON
GROW ElEsS:

| have charge of the Sharp
Saw Mill, Planning Machine,
Wool Carding Machine, and
Cotton Gin, all Of which are in
the very best condition that
machinery can be placed in. |
have very large assortment Of
G0od Dry Lumber
On the yard, either dressed or
undressed. | will take in ex-
change for lumber or carding,
wheat, bacon and lard, delivered
at the mill, and will allow for
wheat, 81 per bushel; bacon and
lard, 10 cents per pound.
| have also a good assortment
Of Jeans, Linseys, Flannels,
Shawls, Blankets, Spun Yarns,
&C., which [ will exchange for
wool or cotton.
| expect to use my best effort
to give general satisfaction in
ginning this season, and in order
to do 50, request everybody to
take some care in handling the
cotton as they gather it. Be sure
to keep your cotton dry, and
you shall have good work
You will lind Mr.. w. M. San
ders on hand at all times, ready
to attend to any business.
ASA ID. WADE.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Portable Fence.

The undersigned has a county
right for Sharp and Lawrence
counties for the best portable
fence that has ever been before
the public. 1t is cheap, simple
and durable, and can be removed
from one place to another in a
very short time. | will sell either
township or farm wrights, cheap,
for wheat, corn, oats, bacon,
lard, or young stock. Persons
wishing to purchase can see the
model at office Of the SHARP
Go. RECORD, or at Sharp'S Saw
Mill. ASA. ID. WADE.
Subscribe for the RECORD.
Only 81 80 per year.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
ST. LOUIS REPVRAg(
Cheapest, Newsiest, Most
BILE, and Best Paper j
Mississippi Valley.
Terms of subscriptions -P
prepaid:

Terms of subScript1on--P
prepaid:
DAILY, by mail, s12 per
Sunday edition, 81.
TRI- WEEKLY, by mail
year.
WEEKLY, by mail, - per
three copies, S.; five copie,
ten copies, Is.
Remit by money ordg
registered letter. Give p. Z
dress in full, including nal
State and county.
Address GEO. KNAPP d
st. Louis, Mo.
PostmasterS and others q
as agents for the Rebuff
may retain 10 per cent.
subscriptions, and add a
copies at club rates nl'te.
club is formed. I
Papers not sent unless
for in advance. and discOntI
at the end Of time paid for.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
A CARD.

DIR. SAN'L A. BRO WN,
having retired from the general
practice Of medicine, on account
Of i'll health, will hereafter de-
vote his entire attention to the
PRESCRIPTION PRACTICE.
He assures his old patrons that
his long experience with the
diseases of the country enables
him to prescribe successfully In
most all cases. without seeing
the patient. He can always be
found at his Drug Store, south
side Main Street, Evening Shade,
Ark, where he will be pleased
to meet his old friends.
The Doctor will constantly
keep on hand a general stock of
fresh, pure Drugs and Medicines,
dye Stuffs, candies, liquors,
sugar and coffee, stationery. and
in fact everything usually kept
in a first-class country drug
store.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
DR.. HENRY w. BROWN,
Physician Il Obsaetrician.

Graduate Of Kentucky School Of
Medicine. Having permanently
located in Evening Shade, Ark,
tenders his professional ser
vices to the people at large.
By close attention to business,
he hopes to merit a reasonable
share Of patronage.
N, B.-I have secured the services
of DR.. S. A. Brown to assist me in
all cases where exigency requires.
HENRY ". BROWN.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
G00DV1N 4 WILSON,
Druggists { G|oceIs,

Keep constantly on hand q full
and well selected stock Of pure
Drugs, Chemicals,
Proprietary medicines and toilet
articles. Also, an assortment of
choice
Family and Fancy Groceries,
Pure whiskeys, wines, gin and
brandies, &C., &C., which they
offer to the public for cash, at
prices corresponding with the
times.
Will buy such country pro-
duce as they may need. Also,
some Of the many medical roots,
barkS, seeds, de-. that are grow
ing spontaneously over the coun-
Try, if delivered in good condi-
tion.
Remember the stand, at the
Porter & Huddleston building,
south side Main Street, Evening
Shade, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
News and Notes,

,,red lives were lost.
a meeting Of workingmen was
held at Cincinnati, Ohio, on the
llth inst, and an independent
State ticket nominated to be
placed in the field, with l., II.
Bond, Of Cincinnati, at its head.
The number of miles Of rail
road on which the late strike
produced an entire stOppage Of
naflic was II, ,242, and the gross
receipts lost by the railroads
during the suspension Of bust
ness are estimated at $15,OO0,O 600,
A dispatch from Big Hole
River, Montana, states that on
the 9th inst. Gen. Gibbon, with
force of about two hundred
troops, had a battle with the
indians, in which from eighty
to one hundred soldiers were
killed or wounded. The Indians
finally reueated.
The charge is brought against
Harvard College that that ven
cradle institution is filled with
'skeptical professors and athe-
lstical and immoral Students
New England is said to be
becoming alarmed. and the roll,
call Of students to be diminish
ing in consequence,
The peach crop in Southwest
Missouri is so large this season
that they do not know what to
do with it. A meeting Of the
farmers was held at Springfield,
recently, to consider the matter,
and see what terms could be
secured from the railroads for
carrying fruit to market.
Forest fires have been raging
in Wisconsin, lately, and great
damage to property is reported.
Thirty families in one neigh
borhood, near Green Bay, were
rendered homeless and destitute
by the flames one day last week.
suffering the loss Of houses,
crops, farming tools, and every
thing they possessed.
There are twelve times as
many persons engaged in the
liquor traffic as in preaching the
gospel We annually pay Sl0,-
100000 for preaching, S35.000,-
900 to lawyers, 100000 for
prisoners and criminals, and
S50,0OO,0O0 for the support of
dogs.
Torpedo balloons are pro-
posed by a correspondent Of the
Scientific American. The idea is
TO float a balloon over the enemy
and drop the torpedo by means
of electricity sent over a wire.
1t is calculated that a city could
be totally destroyed in this way
10y dropping sufficient quanti
ty OF nitro-glycerine.
Bob Ingersoll, in an grafton
delivered at Alameda, recently,
is reported to have said 81 am
rs much in favor Of the rights
of women as any man that ever
had woman for a mother. | am
IN faver of granting them every
right they demand or request,
us fully as it is granted to man.
But | would advise them not to
seek the right Of franchise, for
man is not enough civilized TO
associate with on election days"
Andrianople, the last impor-
tant point which will receive the
attention Of the Russians before
reaching Constantinople, should
they be successful, was SO named
after the Emperor Adrian, by
whom it was founded. 1t is stu
atod 1873 miles northwest Of Con-
Stantinople, and is n city Of
about 100000 inhabitants, half
of whom are Turks, the remain
der being Greeks, Armenians,
Jews, Franks, etc.
At East Burke, VT, there is a
Doon who Will p,t .,,,,I l. J., .
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17

Having had sixteen years ex-
perience in the mercantile bust
ness, I fatter myself that |
know the wants Of the people,
and will at all times sell as good
goods, at as low prices, as can
be had in this portion of Arkan-
sas, My assistant, Mr.. j. II,
Mctoalf, is always ready and
willing to dc his part.
Thankful to my many friends
for the liberal patronage here
tofore extended, | hope to merit
and receive a liberal share in
the future. Respectfully,
II. D. WILLIAMS.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
j L. ABRRN ETHY,

Attorney at Lazy,
Evening Shade, Ark, viii
practice in all counties in the
3rd judicial circuit. Office {. on
northwest corner of public
square. During my absence
Mr.. R. w. Bandy will attaHd
to office business.
Sharp County record., 1877-08-17
Evening Shade Hotel,

Evening Shade, Ark, Table
supplied with the best the
country affords. comfortable
rooms. Good stable accom-
mGdations for horses. Charges
reasonable.
Mrs. F. MoCALEB, Propr's.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30
No. l..
A Washington Territory Boy.

We learn through the correspond
ence of Phillip Ritz, Esq, with par
ties in Peru, says the Walla Walla
Statesman, ''that Mr.. Edwin @. Tilton,
son Of Gen. James Tilton, formerly
Surveyor General in this Territory,
is promoted to the responsible posi-
ton Of resident engineer in charge
of the construction Of the Cuzco di-
vision of one of the great railways
being blilt across the Andes by the
Government Of Peru. AS young Til
ton was but one year old when brought
to this Coast, and was reared in Olvm-
pia, and served several years on the
public works both for the n. p. r. R.
Co. and in the construction Of the ca
nal and locks at Oregon City, under
Capt. n. w. Smith, and is now but
twenty-three years of age, the many
friends of his father and himself are
gratifed at his promotion. The pay
of the position he has attained by his
own merit and high character is $4,000
per year. If he lives, we predict bril-
liant career for this promising young
Washington Territory engineer. The
Chief and General Superintendent Of
the road is Col. Flint, formerly engi-
neer of the Raci6c Division Of the n.
Z. r. r., who went to Peru several
years since and then first occupied
the same position on the Mollando
and Cuzzo Railroad now filled by our
young friend" Mr.. Edward Tilton
was also well known in Portland, and
was purser on the II'Hlamette CHIEF for
several months, nearly three years
ago.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30
Legislation Needed.

There are at least four of our laws
that need particular attention at the
hands of the next Legislature They
are the election, road, school and reve-
nue. laws. The first three are almost
entirely out Of print, and, with their
amendments, are scattered through the
last five or six volumes of the statues.
At least 900 of each of them, after a
careful revision or coditication, should
be printed in pamphlet form for free
distribution throughout the Territory.
The revenue law should be amended at
least in the matter of sales OF real es-
tate for non payment of taxes. The
law should provide for procedure in
such cases similar to that in cases of
private suits for debt. = Let the sheriff
of each county report~to the district
court the names of delinquents and a
description of real estate, secure judg-
ment and an order of sale, and after
such sale again submit his report and
secure confirmation of the sale, thus
every step a matter of record
in the district court. Title thus gained
by sheriff's sale would be good, which
is now questionable and the practice OF
allowing real estate to go to sale for
want of payment of few dollars in
taxes would be far less common. 1t
is the opinion of many of our best law
yers that these sales as now conducted
do not pass title that could not be up
set whenever piece of property should
become valuable enough to be worth
while to carry the question into the
courts.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30
"Herb" EferyeSence.
The Sunday Welcome has the follow
from Herb Northup:

The Sunday Welcome has the follow
from Herb Northup:
Our young friend Herb Northup
writes to us from Lake View, w. L.
He says, "Words fail me to describe
the glorious time we are having. Our
enjoyments here, sandwiched by the
prompt weekly visits of the Welcome
with its fresh and invigorating news,
are unbounded. The pretty, pert little
mustache which Ihave been fostering for
fully fourteen months is beginning to
be tanned into respectable hue by the
glowing rays of the sur, aided by daily
applications of Aver hair dve When
I get back to Portland, wont the girls
think I'm daisyl l intend to be a
solid boy, you bet" Spoken like lit
tie man, Herb. INK bitters won {
gail your life. Don't fret about the
girls Our Jeems has gone to Califor-
MIA, 20 you're safe on that score.
Write some more
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30
Opp; s:tiOn.
The Puget Sound Aryus contains tn,
following timely warning:

The Puget Sound Aayus contains the
following timely warming
Since the opening of opposition to
the Pacific Mail Co., considerable sym
pathy has been manifested among the
people for that deserving organization.
An exchange very appropriately says,
"the sad fate of the 200 souls that went
down with the ill-fated Pacific ought to
warn every one against embarking on
any vessel not competent to carry them.
The public, the press, inspectors of
boilers and hulls, and all persons of in
fuence should protest against the run
ming OF poor class of boats on our
ocean routes, especially where the lives
of all passengers are endangered by the
vicissitudes Of the sea which often tax
ei the most staunch vessels to their ut
most strength"
We may add that the laborer, if
worthy of his hire. ought to receive it
in all cases. 1t is a sure sign of an un-
healthy state of affairs-one calculated
to bring disaster and loss in business
when opposition brings prices down to
starvation profits. 1t was opposition
among the various railroad companies
in the East that compelled them to re-
duce the wages of employees, thus
bringing on the recent strikes with
their bloodshed and wanton destruction
of property, causing depression in
business that will be felt for months to
come;it was opposition which caused the
Pacific to be put on a route she was
totally unfit for, causing such fearful
loss of life; and opposition will again
bring on the same route, not staunch,
sea worthy boats, but old vessels which
cannot be made to pay elsewhere.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the post Office, whether directed In MS
name or another's, or whether he has sub
scribed or not-is responsible for payment.
g If Il person orders his paper discontinued,
ne must pay all arrears, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made, and
then collect the whole amount, whether the
paper is taken from the office or not.
g. The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers and periodicals from the post,
office, or removing and lcaNin- them uncalled
for, is prima facia evidence o'>>atentiohai
fraud.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30

TEACHERS INsTIrurE.-The Wash
ington Teachers Institute will con-
vene in this city on the 10th of Octo-
Der next. A large attendance is ex-
pected, as the Institute is we'll organ
lied and there is considerable inter
est manifested in its proceedings.
Half fare rates have been given by
the n. =. r. II. CO., and by the steam
ers Worth Pacific, j. B. Libby and
Zephw. For further particulars az
dress j. p. Judson, President, or j.
K. Clark, Secretary, at Olympia. A
card from the executive committee
will be found under the new adver-
tissments to-day..-OlymPia Transeripk
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30
Inventions and Farming.

Speaking of the signs of the times,
the willamette Farmer discusses the
influence which inventions have had
upon the labor of this country, and
particularly farm labor. 1t suggests
the idea that after all, it may be found
that inventions have done the masses
of our people more harm than good.
1t speaks of the farmer as monopo-
list. The following is an extract from
the article referred to:
With the nineteenth century there has
come over the world such changes As the
centuries that preceded it had never dreamed
of. The railroad, the reaper and threshing
machines, the sewing machine, the telegraph,
the manifold labors of the steam engine in
all its departments. have helped what We
call progress, but it 10 very great matter
for doubt if they have not helped to make
the rich the richer, and the poor the poorer
When the great labors of the reaping machine
were explained to Car Nicholas he listened
with interest but said he did not want it.
The industries of the old countries are based
on the idea of giving employment to the
masses, while with us the great effort is for
labor saving machines, no matter how many
laborers they leave unemployed. The other
day we eaw three or four men looking on
while sell. f.binder, driven by a single man,
did the work, cutting and binding, Of at
least half dozen, and perhaps half as many
more. The farmer needs labor saving ma
chinery and cheap labor, or else even dollar
a bushel for wheat wont pay.
Our readers will resent the idea that the
farmer is becoming monopolist, but gen.
tleman of our acquaintance, who is an extern
sive farmer, while discussing the labor aues.
ton with us not long since, held up the far
for he owns the land that all depend upon
for bread, and as he drives thorugh his yell
low ripe grain, alone on his sell. binder, he
bids labor defiance and is most independent
Of all Is il not so that ownership of the soil
gives man an independence that is princely
in itself, because the soil is mother Of all
wealth, the sorce of all luxuries a. well as
all necessities!
The world as we know it and as it was
when our sires fought fer freedom, is a very
different world. Such great wealth as is
massed by individuals today, was not then
known Such means fer accumulation did
not exist. Opportunity was wanting for the
exercise Of the greet speculative faculties
that some men possess. The difference be-
tween that age and this . epitomized in the
gambling schemes of Wall street as We know
It, and the feverish excitement of life in
California. Men only needed the opportuni.
ty to make it available aad with the discov-
cry of the latent powers OF steam and elec-
tricity came all the Opportunity that human
speculation could desire.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-08-30

DISEASED SALMoN.-A Seattle pa
per tells the following fish story: 1T
may not be generally known, but
nevertheless it is a fact, that one out
of every ten salmon sold on our
streets is not fit to be eaten. If you
examine them as they come out of
the water, you will find they are COW
cred with little black parasites resem-
bling small tadpole. These fish
lice as they are called, attach them
selves To the fsh and inhcf,a wound
from which the salmon bleeds and be-
comes materially y weakened. The par
isite lays its egg within the wound
which it intiicts, and from the egg
comes worms, which render the FISH
unfit to be eaten. Any observing per
son can see for himself and be con-
vinced."