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to dinner stranger, who he introduced
as:
"The son of my old friend, Olive, Mr.
Roberts"
made myself agreeable, as in duty
bound, to Mr.. Roberts, man of thirty
or thereabouts, with face that was
downright ugly, but pleasant from the
expression of frank good humor and in
tellgence upon it. We talked of every
thing, and l was surprised at the con-
geniality of taste we soon discovered. In
an animated discussion of heroines, Mr..
Roberts, turning to Uncle George said :
"You were kindly inquiring this morn
ing about my fortune since father died,
but did not tell you one little episode.
Before was fortunate enough to obtain
my present lucrative situation, was for
time telegraph operator in small
place called Dryden, and then l heard of
real heroine, of whom the world will
probably never hear"
knew what was coming, but kept
my face perfectly composed to listen,
When the story was finished, giving I'm
Gle George a sly pinch to keep him quiet,
l said:
"What kind of looking person was
the wonderful heroine9"
81 never saw her, for although Bays
vile was the next village to Dryden, l
never went there. But she was described
to me as tall, strong and masculine"
"In short, my dear Lion,' said grave
ly, "she was a perfect Elephant"
Such a stare as greeted me am certain
never came upon Leo. Roberts face be-
fore or since that hour. His eyes dilated
till thought they would pop out of his
dear, ugly face, and his mouth opened in
utter amazement. Finally he remem
bered his manners and gasped:
pardon me, Twas it really yous"
"Uncle George" said, twill you be,
kind enough to introduce me properly to
Mr.. Roberts9 believe he thinks your
niece must bear your name"
With flourish Uncle George arose and
gravely introduced:
'Mr. Leo. Roberts, Miss Olive Hudson !;
Miss Hudson, Mr.. Roberts"
"After that we could not certainly be
strangers, and Mr.. Roberts came often to
dine with Uncle George.
And one day there was q wedding,
where the bride was very small, buried
in lace and orange blossoms, and the
bridegroom was ugly and good natured; ;
but it was true love match, a fit ending
for the Irritation commenced at Dryden
and Baysville, "Over the Wires"
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Bliudly Cropping

For ssme medicinal alcoholic resistant OF
physical energy which should take the place
Of the heady and frequently adultersted
stimulants Of commerce, the medical prscti
TONERS OF q quarter Of 4 century ago were
electrified on first observing the revving
effects upon the System Of a tonic then re-
Gently introduced, but which has since be-
come the most popular medicine sold on this
continent, viz: Hoststter's stomach Biitsrs.
Their sstonishment and admiration were in
creased when experience farther disclosed
that this botanic remedy effected results
which the mineral drugs Of the pharmaco-
pGia often utterly failed TO producs,-smong
OFFERS, the permanent restoration OF vigor
the removal OF digestive, secretive and evac.
uativs irregularities, and the eradication and
prevention Of periodic fevers. Speedy recog.
milton OF the merits Of the Bitters by unpre-
JUDGED and enlightened physicians naturally
followed this revelation Of medical facts,
which have since received such frequent and
positive confirmation.
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Beautiful Things.

Beautiful faces are those that wear
1t matters little if dark or fair
Whole-souled honesty printed there.
Beautiful eyes are those that show,
Like crystal panes where hearth fires glow,
Beautiful thoughts that burn below.
Beautiful lips are those whose words
Leap from the heart like songs of birds,
Yet whose utterance prudence girds.
Beautiful hands are those that do
Work that is earnest and brave and true,
Moment by moment the long day through
Beautiful feet are those that so
On kindly ministries to and fro
Down lowliest ways, if God wills it so.
Beautiful shoulders are those that bear
Ceaseless burdens of homely care
With patient grace and daily prayer.
Beautiful lives are those that bless
Silent rivers of happiness,
Whose hidden fountains but few may guess
-LittePs Living Ag,
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A Tree.Agent freed.

The July Scribner contains the con-
GLIDING installment of Mr.. F. r. Stock
tons droll "Rudder Grange" sketches,
which are to be published in book form
in the fall. One of the incidents Of this
last sketch is quoted below. The pro-
prietor of Rudder Grange, returning from
ride with Euphemia, his wife, finds a
tramp in one of his trees and tree-agent
in another near by, with his savage dog,
Lord Edward, plying between. The fol-
lowing scene ensues:
This one," said Pomona, sis tree
man"
81 should think so," said l, as caught
sight of a person in gray trowsers stand
ing among the branches of a cherry tree
not very far from the kitchen door. The
tree was not large one, and the branches
were not strong enough to allow him to
sit down on them, although they sup
ported him we'll enough, as he stood close
to the trunk just out Of reach of Lord
Edward.
"This is a very unpleasant position,
SIR" said he, when l reached the tree.
II simply came into your yard on mat
lCI vi pusluCSs, that luStuS
beast attacking person in tree, had
barely time to get up into this ~tree my
self, before he dashed at me. Luckily l
was out of his reach; but very much
fear have lost some of my property"
mo, he hasn't" said Pomona. at was
a big book he dropped. l picked it up
and took it into the house. It's full of
pictures of pears and peaches and flowers.
I've been lookin' at it. That's how |
knew what he was. And there was no
call for his gittin' up tree. Lord Ed
ward never would have gone after him if
he hadn't run as if he had guilt on his
soul"
81 suppose, them" said l, addressing
the individual in the cherry tree, shat
you came here to sell me some trees"
Eyes, sir" said he quickly, "trees,
shrubs, vines, evergreens everything
suitable for gentlemans country villa.
l can sell you something quite remark
able, sir, in the way of cherry trees
French ones, just imported; bear fruit
three times the size Of anything that
could be produced on a tree like this.
And pears-fruit Of the fines. flavor and
enormous size"
"Yes," said Pomona. ~ seen them in
the book. But they must grow On a
ground vine. No tree couldn't hold such
pears as them"
Here Euphemia reproved Pomonat
forwardness, and invited the tree-age nt
to get down out of the tree.
THANK YOU" said he; "but not while
that dog is loose. If you will kindly
chain him up, will get my book, and
show you specimens of some of the finest
small fruit in the world, all imported
from the first nurseries of Europe-tbe
Red-gold Amber Muscat grape-the-"
"Oh, please let him down. said Eu-
phemia, her eyes beginning to sparkle.
l slowly walked toward the tramp-tree,
revolving various matters in my mind.
We had not spent much money on the
place during the winter, and we now had
a small sum which we intended to use
for the advantage Of the farm, but had
not yet decided what to do with it. IL
behooved me to be careful.
l told Pomona to run and get me the
dog chain. and I stood under the tree
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take subscriptions for the COMMERCIAL AD-
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MERCIAL ADVOCATE, 526 Montgomery Street,
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COlOrod Shirta.

The greatest variety OF styles and at the
lowest rates are To be found ct N. Harris, NO
Kearny st.. San Francisco. Samples Of mate
rial for selection sent free. All orders filed
e. U. ID. 70 any part OF the coast Satisfaction
guaranteed Address n. Hart 100 Ksasny o.
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Regalias for all Societies.

Military goods, Flags, Banners, Badges &c.r
of every description furnished at prices to
suit. Address sober Il REIMANN,
427 Montgomery St.. San Francisco.
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PHYSICIANS OF high standing unhesitsting
y give their Endorsement to the use OF the
Graefenberg- Marshalps Catholicon for all fe.
male complaints. The weak and debilitated
this valuable remedy. Sold by ali druggists.
81 so per bottle
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j. W. sHAEFFER q cos GREEN SEAL
CIGARS are made from finest Havana To-
bacco 1923 Sacramento st.. San Frapcisco.
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For the best Photographs aud the lowest prices 20
TO the old and reliable establishment of WIN. SHEW,
No. lis Kearny street, San Francisco established In
1851, and formerly located on Montgomery street.
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Is FASHIONABLE VISITING CARps-no two I.
alike, with name loo. Nassau Gard Co.. Mas
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Helm.

Do you need first class help for your hotel,
mill, farm or garden! II so, send your orders
70 Crosett Il Co., 623 Clay ST., San Francisco,
who will supply you at short notice.
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TRKTH SAvKD.-Filling Teeth socially. Sets Of
Ieeth rom *lO upward Teeth extracted without
pain. DR. MORFFEw, 100 Suffer- street q r
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HKMoRRHoIDs OR PILES, atreatise on their scion
thc and painless treatment and radical cure by E. II
FRASER, NJ. D., San Francisco. Price, Is cents For
sale at the book stores and by the author PEI Powell
street. Sent by mail to any address upon receipt Of
the price in coin currency or hostage stamps.
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MEADOWS MAGIC LINIMENT is sure cure
Tor Neuralgia, Headaches, Rheumatism, ETC.,
or money refunded. 1t is sold by all drug
Agents. San Francisco.
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ALL Photographs made 1t the New York Gallery
No Is Third St. S. F. guar to be first csss
Prices to suit the times j. II. PETERS, Proprietor
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Purchasinx Agency,

ANY parties DESTROYS of having goods purchased for
them in San Francisco can do so by addressing Mrs
w. II. Ashley, who will send samples OF goods for
their inspection To the ladies would say that
have nrstclass establishment for Dress making and
am prepared to execute country orders with dispatch
Being engaged in business here have the advantage
OF buying goods direct from the importers at whole
sale, and would give my patrons the beneht OF spme.
Goods purchased and sent c. o. ID. Send for Circular
Address Mrs. w II. ASHLEY l2O Suffer street
Room 81 Francisco
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ALBERT MAU q co.'s
En1DorOr Savon

Ask your Grocer for IL and take other It 10 the
best Soap for family use. Each bar weighs one full
pound We afso sole agents for the Pacific Coast
Tor CUDDELL TOILET SOAPS. These Toilet sss 20
are better than any imported. Remember the name.
EMPEROR sNvOS.
sstilets Cream Dry Hop Yeast warranted to please.
6i1l~s's Double Extracts. the pures and strongest.
aiiilet's Lemon Sugar makes the beet lemonade.
Gillette Baking Powder. always sure to please.
estllet's goods for saie by ALBERT MAU 4 co.
Wholesale Groccrs. 110 and as California Street.
ssn Eranciseo
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF superior finish at Morse's Palace
| OF Art All Montgomery street. San Francisco
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MILLS SEMINARY.

THIS wELLKNowE INSTITUTION FOR
L Young Lsdies will commence It's next term
WEDNESDAY. July list.
With its hnc commodous buildings, ia ample
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the institution offers unriva ed adj for thor
ough and nm ished education.
All letters OF inquiry and all communications rela
tive TO admission should be addressed,
REV. {. T. MILLS,
iei3tf Brooklyn, Alan eda county, Cal
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Horse Boots, ETC., j. o'Kane, 7c7 Market ST., San
Francisco. Send for circular.
Ladd & Smith, Dealers in Guns. P6tols, etc.
Agents Ballard, Remington and Winchester Rifles,
cheap. ST. Kearny ST.. SF. send for circulars
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THE UNIQUE BOOM!
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IL humbuggery and the chances OF being crippled
All who Rfct.d with hard or son Corns, Bunions.
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ducts. Try the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., an actual and
the only remedy OF the kind Frcc a. orders ssnt 70
all parts OF the country receipt II price Address
u. X. LOPEZ. n. D.. ca-e " NJ. Doctus Fcrdcnan-
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ACcUsroM child as soon as he can
speak, to narrate his little experiences,
his chapter Of accidents, his grisfs, his
fears, his hopes; to communicate what
he has noticed in the world without, and
what he feelS struggling in the world
within. Anxious to narrate, he will be
induced to give attention to the objects
around him, and what is passing in the
sphere of his observation, and to observe
and note events will become one of his
first pleasures; and this is the ground
work Of the thoughtful character.
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listening, as we'll as could, to the tree
agent talking to Euphemia, and paying
no attention to the impassioned entreaties
of the tramp in the crotch above me.
When the chain was brought, hooked
one end of it in Lord Edwards collar.
and then took firm grasp of the other.
Telling Pomona to bring the tree-agent's
book from the house, called to that IN
| dividual to get down from his tree. He
promptly obeyed, and, taking the book
from Pomona, began to show the pictures
to Euphemia.
"You had better hurry, sir" 1 called
out. II can't hold this dog very long"
And, indeed, Lord Edward had made a
run toward the agent, which jerked me
very forcibly in his direction. But a
movement by the tramp had quickly
brought the dog back to his more desired
victim.
"If you will just tie up that dog, sir
said the agent, land come this way, l.
would like to show you the Meltinague
pear-dssolves in the mouth like snow,
sir; trees will bear next year."
"Oh, come look at the Royal Spark
lug Ruby grape!' cried Euphemia. sit
ayes, said the agent, land fills the air
with fragrance during the whole month
of Semtember-"
81 tell you," shouted, ~ can't hold
this dog another minute! The chain is
cutting the skin off my hands. Run, sir,
run I'm going to let go!"
"Run! run" cried Pomona. ely for
your life"
The agent now began to be frightened,
and shut up his book.
"If you only could see these plates, sir,
I'm sure"
Are you ready9" cried, as the dog,
excited by Pomona's wild shouts, made a
bolt in his direction.
"Good day, if 1 must said the
agent, as he hurried to the gate. But
there he stopped.
'There is nothing, sir" he said, shat
would so improve your place as a row of
the Spitzenberg Sweet-scented Balsam fir
along this fence. III sell you three year
old trees
"He's loose!" I shouted, as l dropped
the chain.
In second the agent was on the other
side of the gate. Lord Edward made a
dash toward him; but, stopping sudden
ly, flew back to the tree of the tramp.
IF you should conclude, sir" said the
tree-agent, looking over the fence, "to
have row of those frs along here"
"My good sir" said l, there is no row
of frs there now, and the fence is not
very high. My dog, as you see, is very
much excited, and cannot answer for
the consequences if he takes it into his
head to jump over"
The tree-agent turned and walked
slowly away.
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THE Cincinnati Breakfast Table has
discovered, and breaks the news gently
to sensitive world, that no poet can
write the words to song until after the
music is written, when the words must
be tackled on to the jingle. Never before
could we understand why it is that not
one vocalist out of eighteen thousand
knows the words of the song he sung.
Now we see why it is that the young
man who sings at little gatherings always
starts out boldly with "Oh! come to the
lattice, sweet Abigail Jane" in terrific
roar, and then tails off in maudin kind
ofway into For the lumty tum decide oil
dol, never tol leedle de diddity sain
And the tumti d decide with thee
Hdpkepe.
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HEAVY CAREs.---A little girl in the
church at Ashland. Va, has been one of
band of workers to raise money to com
plete the building. She had earned by
her own work a considerable sum for u
child, when friend heard her express q
great desire to own a canary bird. 1t
WAS suggested to her that she could
easily purchase one from her own purse
"Oh," she replied, 81 can't get thing
for myself while have that church on
my shoulders. "-Chsrlsston Nesos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-24

We regret that the letter of our correspondent,
who obligingly sent us an account Of the picnic
Of Our Catholic friends in Grand Rapids last
week, reached us only on Saturday, Of course to
late for insertion in Our last.
The picnic was given for the benefit Of St.
Mary's Church, in Grand Rapids, the day select
ed being the 18th, coincdng With the Assump-
ton Of the Blessed Virgin. From $500 to 1000
people were present. There was mass at the
church at 9 \. NJ, and from the church the PEG.
pie proceeded to the picnic ground in Lock 5
Grove, sport that seemed destined by nature
for such occasions. There were huge tables so
laden with catahlcs that they groaned under
their weight, and all partOok freely from I
o'clock to T. VI. \ band from the town OF
Highland (Grundy county gave splendid music,
and there were such exercises Of the fast fantas-
tic toe and light bombastic heel' that Joe Muir
ply, had he been present, might have taken les
sons. The roads from all directions were. so
crowded with teams that hitching places were at
a premium. But for the Kindness Of Mr.. Rich
ard Maggie some would have been compelled To
20 away, but he cheerfully threw open his gates
and invited all to occupy his grounds. The af-
fair was financially and in every other way a
splendid success, and went far to relieve the
church Of a small debt that had hung over It like
an incubus for years
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For dry goods and carpets go to Hulls


The Opera House will be occupied during Fail
week by the Emma Leland combination, which
includes Emma Leland, very fine actress of the
emotional type and said to be equal to Clara
Morris; May Wheeler, of Hoolcy's theatre, Chi.
caro-; and Mr.. J. II. Rcnnic formerly with the
Salisbury Troubodours, and eleven Others OF
note, altogether making up the finest dramatic
company that have been in the house for Il long
time. She will play some of the finest plays of
the day, those that are new to Ottawa. They
will open on Monday evening, the I'd Of Sept,
with Fate" one of the finest plays ever put on
the stage, and will have a new play each night
during the Fair.
The price of admission is as usual: 70 cents
first floor and so cents in the gallery.
And in regard to reserved seats, new plan
has been adopted. The first floor is divided into
dress circle 600 seats) and family circle GOO
scats), and reserved in the dress circle will be -
cents, the same as the admission price, but in
the family circle reserved seats be bought for
80 cents if bought one day in advance of the eve
ming for which they are bought, and we wish all
to notice this, that by buying reserved seats in
the family circle one day in advance, you can
get them for % cents less than the admission
price
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ID, b. Snow and Frank Kendall returned last
Friday night from their trip to Kansas. Both
are very much pleased with the west Mr.. Snow
bought farm and Frank picked one out for iu.
turc purchase.
Jacob Mooney, formerly of this city, now a
resident of Waco, Texas, arrived at his old home
on Tuesday last for n short visit
Mr. Ed. c. Swift and his mother returned from
their eastern trip last Friday
Chas. f. Petit, Of the Rlpubiioa, arrived home
from the east on Monday.
Cadet Chapman left Ottawa on Thursday. He
will visit his sister in the southern part of the
state, and then report at once at West Point. He
has spent pleasant furlough among his friends
here and many regret bis departure. We wish
HIM success in his next two years.
Benz B. Reynolds, Esq., formerly II well known
farmer in the town Of Grand Rapids, but now Il
resident of the Hooser state, was in Ottawa on
Tuesday greeting his many old friends. Mr.. r.
has gone back on none Of his democracy, and
predicts Il rousing democratic victory in Indiana
this fall.
Jas. X. Wash, Esq, the democratic nominee
for clerk of the appellate court of this district,
was in town on Wednesday. He is young man
of unquestionable intelligence and of progresses
ing personal appearance and will doubtless, if
elected, make capable and popular clerk,
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See those 81 white vests at NJ. stefol & CO..

On yesterday morning an alteration took
place in Glenn ~ Harris barber shop between
Hank Cavalry and $. c. Barnett, originating in Il
mild Dantering remark by Mr.. B., holly answered
by Cavalry. Both grew hot and instead Of words
were soon exchanging blows. Each getting a
thumb into the others mouth, they Scratched
and they clawed and they bit and they chawed,"
until separated. As a chawer Hank is immense,
for in endeavoring to separate them, cub Steve
caught his thumb in Hanks mouth, who made
Steve squoal in no time. Honors are easy
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Call at our Drug Store and get trial bottle of
DIR. KINGS New Discovery, free Of cho1ye, if you
are suffering with a Cough, Cold Asthma, I;ron-
chitis, Consumption, loss of voice tickling in the
throat or any affection of the Throat or Lungs
This is the great remedy that is causing so
much excitement by its many wonderful cures
curing thousands Of hopeless cases. Over one
million bottles of Dr. kING's New Discovery
have been used within the last year, and have
given perfect satisfaction in every instance. We
can unhestatingly say that this is really the ONLY
sure cure for throat and lung affection, and can
cheerfully recommend it to all. Call and ret trial
bottle free Of chorye, or regular size for 81 90
+. Y. Griggs, Ottawa, III. 90
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Found,

Through the agency Of an advertisement in the
FREE TRADER, Mr.. Ballard, who lost valuable
colt about three weeks ago, found the animal on
Wednesday of this week Several persons who
had noticed the advertisement told him that they
had seen the colt on the premises of Vim. Eyster
on the west side. Mr.. Ballard went there on
Wednesday and found his colt shut up in oysters
coal shed, where, from appearances, he had been
kept for some time, notwithstanding Mr. Ballard
had advertised to pay liberal reward for the re-
turn of the animal.