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The Economy of Prohibition,

Hon. Neal Dow, in a late letter, says that
one reason why Name has suffered less than
other States from the hard times" is the fact
that prohibition and temperance work have
eXerted SO powerful an influence in reducing
the consumption oflquor. He attlrms that FOL
forty years the liquors annually consumed in
Maine cost fully twelve millions of dollars, but
that now the clandestine sale Is not one-tenth
Of that amount, and that the difference is in the
pockets of the people or is put into better
modes of living Referring to his own city,
Portland he says
In the old rum times we had seven dis
tillerics i'll Porland-largc Oncs-running
night and day, and at the same time cargoes
and cargOcs Of West India rum We're imported
and Cargocs of recttied' rum were brought
from New York. All this was for consumption
in the western part of the state, and absorbed
and wasted a very large share of the earnings
of the people. Now there is not distilery
running in the entire state, and no rum comes
in, except in small quantities and by dark and
secret ways. All through these hard times the
State has been comfortable, and Portland has
been prosperous. \ great many fine buildings
have been erected here every year, and as many
this. year as any other. Why? Because we
have our earnings in our pockets and in our
business instead fwasting it on strong drinks,
as the people of other States have done and are
doing. The rum-shOpS are at war with every
Interest of the State and people"
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Tie following questions with slight varia
tion> have been printed on postals and sent to
the i .uor sellers and their bondsmcn in this
city:
Be re you say Yes to that liquor seller
who n,ts you to sign his bond will You not
pau~" and answer the following questions
wi, this business be an advantage to the
community" "WIll it increase tie number
OF hFpy homes il our midst will our
men he made better and their families more
comfortable if they spend their money at the
saloon rather than at the dry goods store, shoe
store or grocery stOre:'
Am willing to be rcsponsibleio for the crime
and misery that may result from this place -
Am | willing that my own sons and daugh
tiers shall I've brought under its daily influence
spending their time and money there" VIII
YOU not carefully consider these questions and
decide the matter honestly, as in the presence
of the Judge of all the earth :-Ercrfi,e CgU,
II T. T. /
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04

Speaking of kc,r.ng hens in orchards, the
pWlty WoHd SAL:
Last fall we visited an orchard in which
owls were kept, the owner of which told us
hat before the fowls were confined in it the
rees made little or no growth, and correspond
NJ amount of fruit was obtained But what
change was evident now The grass WA.
.ept down. the weeds were killed and the tree.
PRESENTED an appearance OF thrift, which the
most enthusiastic horticulturlst could no. hui
dmirc and envy. The growth of the tree,
vas most vigorous and the foliage remarkably
uXuriant. The fruit was abundant of large
i2e, and free from worms and other imperfec
ions. This excellence was accounted for BY
he proprietor, who remarked that the hens
lie all the worms and curculio in their reach
ven the canker-worm" He found less trouble
With their rooStlng in the trees than he expect
d, and that picket fence six feet high kept
hem within bounds His orchard was divided
nto three sections, and the fowls were changed
rom one to another as the condition of the
owls or the orchard section seemed to re
lure"
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Tie NeOphytes.

While 1t may be comparatively easy, during
the first excitement, for the man who had con.
tracted the baneful habit OF strong drink, but
has now put on the red ribbon, to break off
and keep the mastery Of the appetite, there
soon comes a time, as the eXaltaton Of the
summon all the tirmneSs and manhood of his
nature to maintain his ground, and even then,
the issue with the strongest Is often doubtful.
In this latter stage medical science happily
supplies aids that render the victory COM
paratively easy, if the neophyte is really hon.
est and earnest in his purpose to be new man.
We find the following on this subject, from a
very able physician of Minneapolis, MINI, in
the New York Sun.
Let the nebriate-it matters not whether he
is just getting off, is beginning it, or on a
"spree"-begin by taking every two hours one
drachm UeaspoonfuD of tincture of cinchona
peruvian bark This will make him feel good.
He can increase the dose to six drachms tea
spoonfuls) without any danger, and take it in
that proportion four to ten times aday. 1t will
not destroy his appetite for food In the course
of few days the antl-periodic properties of
the cinchona begin to tell and he loses not on
y all taste for the tinCture, but also for every
thing in the way of alcohol
Recently, in this city, well,known gentle.
man-who has in times been on his $500 and
$1,000 sprees-tried this remedy, telling the
various druggists where he drank it that he
was fighting, and would conquer, the greatest
demon on earth but they could hardly believe
HIM. Yet he conquered and the appetite for
l,t, ,lnl
lost his appetite or sleep during the SIZE &c, and
came out OF tie ordeal in perfect health. Dur
ing the time the fever lasted gave him two or
three doses of simple medicine for his general
health, but the tincture ofcinchona did the bus
mess. This case can be verified by the proprl-
etors of seven Of our drug stores. So well sat
isficd am | Of the value of the treatment, that
| will guarantee cure in all cases, using this
remedy alone. r. d. UNGER, NJ. ID.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04

The seed OF broom corn, which has hitherto
|een considered useless except for planting
ind an inferior article for food for cattle, has
been discovered To be valuable as a brcadStutf
/ was first used as a substitute for wheat in
SO and 1871. but. like many other good
hings, was lost sight OF, and its manufacture
Eas never carried to success, and never became
ven partially known until about three years
90. The yield of -four is about one-half in
Ilace Of two-thirds from wheat. The bran is
$50 as valuable as wheat bran as a food for
nimals. The flour can not be told from wheat
Jour. and the bread, cake, etc. is delicate, in
iting and delicious, and easily digested. The
|ield of broom-Corn seed is also enormous 4
Jingle spear often producing a pint of seed
Ind the Weld has reached 500 bushels to the
|cre. while ii is safe To estimate the average at
loo bushels
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
PROHIBITION.
BY T. h. THOMPSON.

BY 7. h. THOMSON.
We wash our hands OF the liquid foe,
The offspring of perditlon,
And to the ballot yearly 20
To vote for Prohibition.
For no man has 4 moral right
To deal out to another
y licensed curse to swell his purse,
Regardless Of his brother.
To bring this curse to speedy end,
'Gainst mighty opposition,
We ask you all your aid to lend
BY p,qaching Prohibition.
For thus you'll help to swell our ranks
And bring the good time nearer,
When those who roam will stay Al home
And love their wives the dearer.
We long to see the drunkard free,
And pity his condition:
But to uproot this upas tree
We must tOte for Prohibition.
For prayer and conscience both agree
That sober legislation
The best plan is-for every man,
And also for the nation.
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FARM AND GARDEN.
Correspondence

We shall be glad to receive, for publication
in this department, short and pointed commu'
lucations from farmers, gardeners, stock-rais'
crs and Others on any topic of general inter
est to agrcu!turists The name and postoitce
address should accompany each letter, not
necessarily for publication but as guaranty
Of GOOD faith. 1t is our purpose to open this
column to free exchange of experience and
opinions between its readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04

Il have been counsel in twelve murder cases"
said cX-congrcSsman Bcmus Of Homelsyillc,
at Il meeting. In every case rum was at the
bottom of the crime | bought supper for a
man tonight who was worth $4,000 eight
years age His wife was Judges daughter
She is in paupcr asylum torthc insane to-day.
Every dollar of the $4,000 went Tor run
SHaddy WagaziEe
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Sir Ashley Cooper said: Il never suffer ar
dent spirits in my house, knowing them to be
evil spirits. If people could see the white liv-
ers and shattered nervous systems which /
have seen, As the consequence of drinking, they
would be aware that spirits and poison mean
the same thing"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04

ANY farmer that has a small pond or lake on
is farm, or a never-failing spring, so situated
bat BY damming up the gully or hollow below
pond can be formed, may make an acre OF
|wo thus located the most profitable part ofhis
Premises. by stocking the water with fish. This
IAN now be done with little expense through
my of the State Fish Commissioners.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04

People consider alcohol is simple and com
mon tonic, and are ready to accept lts supposed
help as such in every form Of weakness and
general disorder of health BU i 4, ordiHdr-
lily M true tonic. In its primary effect it is
merely stimulant, with narcotic action when
in large doses In its secondary action tits the
reverse of tonic-Prof Miller
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-04

There is but one prohibiiory law which is
sure and effectual. IL is selfprotibitioH. One
man can put il in force and the one-man pow.
er is mighty power. Every man must be his
own keeper He is in his own power He may
have both helps and hindrances; but. after all
the perilous power OF ciOice resides within him.
self
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challenge any man who understands the
nature of aruent spirits, and yet for the sake OF
gain continues tn be engaged IN the traffic, To
show that he is not involved in the guilt Of
murder. Lyman Beecier.
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VEGETINE
For Kidney Complaint and Nerv'
Gus Debility.

1sLEsBoEo, Me-, Dec IS, 1871
Mn. III. Il. STEVENS
Dear SU-l had had cough for eighteen years, when
commenced taking the VEGErINE. | was very low; my
system debsted by disease. had the Kidney Com
plain! and very nerro,-cough bad lungs Wher
had taken bottle | found it was helping me- 1t ha
helped my cough and IL strengthens am able u
do my work. Never have found any thing like the NEGE
know 1t is every thing Il is recommended 10 be.
MRS. A, J. PENDLETON
YEGETISE nourshing and strengthening; purifes h'
Blood regulates the bowels; quiets the nervous system
directly upon the se,rrtons; and the who
system 10 action.
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vEGETlNE
For Oropsy.

CENTRAL FALLS, L. T., Oct. II. lS,I.
DIR. H. Il. STEVENS
II is pleasure 10 give my testimony for your valuabl
medicine. | sick for long time with Dropsy unde
the doctors care. He said Water between the Hear
and Lirer received no benefit until commenced takin
the Negetine; in fact, growing worse. have tric
many remedies they did not help me. lEGErINE is II
medicine for DyOpsH began to feel better after takin
few bottles have taken thirty bottles In all am per
iecy well never felt better No one can feel more thank
fu than do. am, dear sir gratefully yours,
\. d. WHEELER.
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BUSHNELL, CII4NfAN & COOK, Attor-
ID neys at Law. Office in Bushncs building of the
Court House, Ottawa III. mayer 'IG-ly'
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II McDOUCiAI4II, Successor Ia Cameron & Nc
-. Doupall) Attorney and Counselor at Law. once in
Glover Il Cooks Block, Ottawa, Ill., Also United States
Commissioner. decrI6
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IHASS. II. BRUSH, Attorney and Counselor NJ
y Law. Office in Opera House Block Ottawa III. marlia
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HRADACHR-Thcre various causes for headache, as
arrangement the circulating syten OF the digestive
gans OF the system &c VEGErISR be said to
be remedy for the many kinds Of headache acts
directly upon the various of this compaintNerv
BUSINESS Indigestion Cosvencss. rheumatism Neuralgia
Blliousness, &c. Try the NEGErISE. You will never
regret 1t.
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I ANIF;S IL. 10 HNSTON, Attorney and C0un.
scor mt Law, and Notary Public. once, second floor
Hoes leands block northwest Court House Square,
Ottawa, Illinois. jun3'i6
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VEGEfINE.-When the blood becomes lifecss and stag
nant either from change OF weather OF climate,
irregular diet from any other cause the VEGE
will the blood, carry eif the putrd humors
cleanse the stoma.h regulate the bowels and mpart
of vigor 10 the whole body.
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T. +. BULL, Attorney at Law. ohcc over City
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streets Ottawa, III. may2U1G
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Ottawa, Ill. iuy3'ij
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:. NICHOLSON u. sSHW.
ICHOI.SON x SNOW. Attorneys and Cuuu
II sellers VIII U-sct!gc In The Ia sale
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wa H. uuNlI
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GEORGE. NJ. LEILA II. Attorney ard CoUn.
VI srur at Law, and solicitor In thunccry. Office over
Benefits store west Of Court House. may 1876
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IRA NIX j. Ora WI'ORD. Attorney At law.
Room l.. IN CLARK street, southwest ct Monroe
Chicago. Notary Public marlil
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u. WIuNER
MAYO X WIDN1 FIR. Attorneys AZ Law. ONE
vi ig Nutiugcr's Block. corner OF Lsslc and Main
streets. front room up stair. Ottawa. III. sopA
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GEORGE =. E;IIDISIGDCi Il. Attorney Mt law
VI Office in Opera House Block Ottawa, III. april
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-26

last, Just as the sun was setting, poor,
thin, weary looking man came slowly up
to the door; and he showed his bleeding
feet, and craved charity in Gods name.
:sBut Vasili was angry at waiting so
long in vain; and he thrust him rudely
away. saying: 'Begone to my sisters hut
Wonder; you and she will be well match
ed! And the beggar turned away with
out word.
s.Next morning there stood at Vasili's
door woman whose face was like his
sisters but instesd Of being crippled, she
was straight as grenadier; and instead
of rags, she wore dress worth four
rubles ($3 yard. She held out her
hand to him and said:
Brother, a strange thing has befallen
me. Last night begger came to my
door, and gave him what had. AS we
sat eating, suddenly his face became like
the great picture above the alter in our
church, and he laid his hand softly on
my head, saying: Inasmuch as ye
did unto one of the least of these, We did
unto Me!' And with that I became as
you see me now
| "Then VasiIi tore his hair, and cried
| bitterly: THAT was He, then! and he
might have given me some grear gift if I
| had known Himp
| s.But solemn voice answered from on
high: Only they can know Him who are
lowly and humble as He was!
"And instantly all Vasii's riches and
grandeur melted as snow melts in the
sunshine, and no one p1tied him but his
kind sister, who tended him lovingly till
he died. So you see, brothers, that the
old proverb is true:
"eOf great mems threats have thou no fear.
Butrather dread the poor mans tear.
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enters no protest against the reputation
OF SANDER; upon her couI tesy, which is
more precept than example; on her sim
certy, which is more preaching than prac-
tice. We do not deny that little vanity;
like homeopathic dose Of poison,is very
excellent in its place enough to keep
one In selt-respect, to insure self-posses-
sion, love Of fine society, amiability, an
agreeable presence, an unblemished tot
lette; but it is. more of those things of
which little goes great way; it often
outlives the quality which engenders it.:
beauty vanishes but the empty pride it
awoke remains, conveying an impression
as unseemly as flowers upon Deaths
head; the voice loses its charm. the hand
its cunning, the brain its vigor, but nutri-
ment has been stored for the vanity to
feed upon all the same. N fact it will
thrive upon the meagerest diet, wax lat
and lusty upon husks, and a compliment
has been known to support it lifetime
It's hard to say why we condone the
faults in the young, and reprobate in the
old and mi''dle-aged; why it seems SO
much more natural and less offensive in
one than the other; why we listen with
interest to the sentimentalities Of youth,
and amuse ourselves with the tender re-
mlDiscences Of age-unless it is that the
one ought to know better, has had time
to learn the value Of such folly, should be
busy with higher thoughts and inspired
by nobler aims than the satisfaction of
feelings merely personal and selfish; I'M
less we suppose it the exclusive property
Of youth, together with its bloom, its
coquetries, its fallals and ignorances
Yet it is perhaps, the weakness which we
part with last, for who Of US but would
cry with the poet:
Oh when in death my heart skall break
And rest from all its woes,
Put then some rouge upon my cheek
And pencil DER my brows;
For would in my last repose,
AS when his VOWS he paid,
Retain upou my cheek the rose,
Upon my brow the shade"
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