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The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12
BALD MOUNTAIN.

There are no signs of volcanic action In
any of these mountains. but the North
Carolinians are praying night aud day for
an eruption They say that IL wouldn't
! hurt anybody and would be great help
TO the State. The excitement four years
ago was the signal Cor general religious
revival. Two brothers. William and Geo.
Logan, owned much land in the vicinity
Of the mountain. George was judge, and
both are church members. Tie moun>
tain, IL is said, shook quite lively iuriig a
quarterly meeting Thereupon William
fell upon his knees and !ervently prayed
for the mountain TO be still. The Judge
followed him with heartfelt petition to
the Throne Of Grace. He prayed that the
mountain might shake, aud shake longer
aud stronger, unih all the sinners we've
shaken To repentance. The Great Court OF
Appeals heard the judges argument and
decided in his favor; for IL Is said the
mountain began to quake aud roar like
Sinai, and all the hara cases 10 the range
were converted. Moonshine wliskey fell
ten cents OH The gallon. When the slia-
king ceased, however, three fourths o.
them became back -sliiers, and the market
for moUnshine whiskey became Inflated
Mary, said lover to his intended give
Us kiss, will you!' No. | shau't said
Mary. 'llelp yourself .*4 We
A Detroit woman is redu"ed TO her last
shit, because silk is so b,gh that she can /
afford il. aud calico is 80 cheap that she
WON'T wear l..
Why is coal the most contradictory srti.
Gle kn"Wn To comtne,cef because, when
purchased. instead Of going to the buyer, il
goes to the cellar.
SWELL want you TO make me a short
coat. without tails or seams in the back.
Do you know What Inesns' German tai.
lar. --' faas. yass. know vat you yaut.
You want straight jacset.' stss
A country paper exclsin,s: Lives there
man with soul So dead who never 10 him.
self hath saii. I'll paw before | 90 10 bad
the debt owe the rrinter! 'Yer. there
nre some we know full we'll who never such
tale could tell but they. fcm will 20 to
well the place where there's no winter
Il shall not 30 10 the masquerade unles,
I'm masked. said young man 10 his com.
rnu'ul. - they wefs rromsnadiLg up Mai,
| street Muffhav evening shall NOT nm,
less I'm asked. either. shc replied. lls
cook The liini and invited her oal the spot.
Young ladf (who has selected some mic,
moire antique fcf dre~l-.You vii
please charge that moite.antiquc 10 pa.
AHahle clerk. 'kscuee me. ultss. but m,
employer says Sobf pa ean not nass an,
ntrs ua tics until be settles bis last YEAR
j III. Eiit soung lady 10 biss duissoO.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12
A FEW ITEMS FOR MOTHERS TO
READ.

A correspondent, ~ writing to The
Middleton PREss. offers the following
seasonable suggestions TO mothers Of
afflicted children:
We hope that mothers will remember
that good brandy Il cure for summer
complaint; IN bad cases tablespoonful in
milk three or four times day.
A flannel cloth, wet In hot brandy, or
better, camphor and brandy mixed and
heated. will relieve the pains IN the
bowels, iffrcquently laid over tile sio'uach
aud bowels.
Bits of scraped lee are better on the ton
que than drinks of wafer.
For stings and poisons, strong soiu-
iion of saleratus aud water Immediately
aud then frequentl, applied gives relief
aud sure cure.
Foi burns. an immediate application 81
tlour covering the hurn aud wrapped 80
NJ torxclude the air; then burn lard I'LL It
Is quito brown aud. apply, aud relief aud
cure wilfsoon,cunr. do not wash oir the
Hour Ifit clings, but put the lard over u.
Al night, 10 extreme warm weather.
a lemon squeezc,i IN iepid waller. TO sponge
ofrtl,e lirrd.out little badly, will give rrst
10 both the mother aud child. Salcraius
il g0od, but the lenlon Is best. Even
washing OF the little feet, neck and palms
% tile hands IL tepl,l, never very cold,
water will induce hcalthlul SLEEP.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12
REPTILES IN MADAGASCAR.

Bersts of prey are unknown in NADIA
gascar; but the rivers abound in alliga-
tors, aud scorpions are extremely prolific,
more especially at Bemhaiooka, which
Lieutendant Bateler had an opportunity
of ascertaining, by accidentally displa.
cling large stone on the ceclivity ola
projecting point, a little above bigh-water
mark. A Ablack scorpion, five inches in
length, was coiied up underneath, but IN
so lethargic state, that, although when
touched with stick il resented the attack
by singing with its tail; yet it would not
change its position until repeatedly irrita-
ted in the same way. lie afterwards re-
moved several other stones, most ofwhich
were found with one or more Of these
venomn,,s reptiles beneath. 1t is not per-
haps generally known That the most des-
trIctive enemy to these reptiles is the
common mouse. They never meet with
out contest, which almost universally
terminates in favor of our little domestic
anncyance, who, either by force of arms or
stratagem, contrives TO destroy his enemy.
This he does by irritating the scorpion
with his constant aud agile attacks, until
the reptile becomes so faiigued rs to be an
easy prey, or TO become, as some suppose,
his own executioner. Lieutenant Jones
aud DIR. Guiand landed on the Island Of
Rattow with their guns, ani in very
short time returned with several birds of
different kinds and large serpent, ofthe
boa constructor species, which they sud.
IDENTIFY encountered whilst walking
through the gungle. When first seen IL
was scarcely i've yards distant, and, either
frightened or lrrilated a. being disturbed,
/: assumed a most meuacing attitude, its
bright eyes glaring with fury, ond coiling
itself up, rs ifpreparingto spring Oh DIR.
Guland, who happened t0be In advance.
/ But that gentleman, before the monster
h nd time TO accomplish his purpose,
lodged the contents of his gun In its head
The wound was fatal, and. after lasihng
with its tail the surrounding bushes and
grass .or few minutes, The huge reptile
expired. II measured twelve feet In
length, and the thickest part of its body
was nine inches roniid. About halfway
dow u the stomach was distenied Tar he.
yond It's usual size, which appeared evil
IDENTIFY to proceed from something it had
devoured. On examination young
springbok, about The size Of n eat, was
extracted in perfect state. with the ex-
cpptlon Of small portion Of the head,
upon which the monsters digestive or"
gans lad begun TO act The last time
tile doctor had visited this island he was
encountered by crocodile about eight
feet In length. The animal was frigh-
tened, aud retreated one way, while DR..
Guland, whose gun Wa only charged
with small shut, must readily yavailed him-
self Of the other.--LOndun Daily News.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12
NORTH CAROLINA Al GETTYs-
BURG.

Applications are constantly made for
copies Of TaE ORsERyER containing tho
articles 10 regard TO the conduct Of North
Carolina troops at Gettysburg The num-
Der Of requests for these. from the Sorth>
en States especially. has latterly become
so great that. being unable 20 supply them
Otherwise. il has hecn determined to pub
lish them in hook form.
The papers on the subject, on both sides,
will be reprinted just as they sP.esred in
TnE OBSERVER. aud will make u volume
Of sams two hundred pages. ..
The book will be printed on fair white
paper. with good, clear type. and in paper
covers will he sold at % cents; to dealers
and canva.sers at sI5 per hundred.
A library edition will also be made.
printed On superior aud handsomely bound.
which will be sold At 81 each: to dealers
and canyassers at the rate VI Sc per hun
dred. .s--. ...
Single copies Of either eiitiob mailed
postpaid on receipt Of the price.
The book will he ready for delivery in a
few weeks. Orders accompanied with
cash are solicited.
Address TIE OBSERVER.
Raleigh. n. @;
The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12
ASHAMED 70 TELL MOTHER.

Such was . little boys reply @ bis com.
rade. who were trying 70 tempt him to do
wrong.
Hut yoa need moi tell her; no one will
know anything about u.
1 would knOw all about i myself and
I'd feel mighty mean u | could no: tell
mother. =
It's = pity you wssn'ta girl. The idea
II hoy ruDuing aud telling bis Iso,hcr
every little ihiag.
You may laugh if you want 70. said the
noble hoy. but lsvc made up ny mind. ~
long a. | live, not 70 d. snything that !
vuuId be ashamed 10 tel mother.
Noble resolve. aud which will make any
lile true and useful. Let u be the rule Of
every BOY and girl 70 do bo'Ling cf which
,hc, would be ashamed to tell their moths
sr.
Since The introduction of female pcstnas.
,evs. 4 girl gees up 10 the Windows, aud
saws, IL .here letter for Mise Margaret
Robinsunf' Yes. says The female post
master, here Is cue fsOa J. u. Jooss.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12


Can any ono IN the sch6oi isli me shy
a ship Is called ske' asEei 4 tesclet IN 4
suburban schuol the other day. Because
she i risged urs' answered sthatt bog in
the back ros.
A Sunday school scholar pbo. ksisr toll
lc~ DOL punished Toe Egyptiaus ~ eaus-
ING tho first horn II eSch houseko!d 10 ha
killed. rcjuinrd Wiih. What would God
haze doucif there hai been twinsa'
-
4 Rnssisn tishsrsl f,aes forssf.l IN tns
Grand Duke | hser the ho,,or. yout Ims
perisl HighHsss. 10 unnouncs sgfsst " :
ry.' 'yefy cell. 20 and tCngfstalste yosf
troops, There are ssss l.fl,'
The Hillsborough recorder., 1878-06-12
HARD TIMES MADE EASY
BY PURCHASING YOUR DRY GOODS
LEVY BROTHERS

AT
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

At the present time when the outlook socially
promises gay season for all classes, the men
folks should remember that FIsKE IL BEEN have
the largest stock of dress goods in this part of the
state from which to select their new suits. The
goods will be manufactured to order in the finest
style, trimmed with silk or satin as is desired
Goods and their manufacture warranted first
class in every respect They manufacture to or
der too, white shirts, also warranted. They have
likewise u splendid assortment of white lavender
and other colored kid gloves, with silk ties to
match; also silk underwear. For all these classes
of goods go to FIsKE e BEEM's rs offering the
finest assortment in The city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

On Tuesday evening next Mrs Chanirau and
company will play parted" ut the Opera House.
The play is credited with being bright, spark
ling society comedy drama, in which the hero is
the victim of deeply.laid scheme for his ruina-
ton His heroic wife, Grace ShiFey, however,
indicated his good name and is the means of
furnishing the "heayy villains" Of the play, so
that when the curtain drops at the end
everybody Save the rascals) is in the happicst of
moods Mrs. Chanfrau plays Grcc Shirhy and
with much power. The Philadelphia Evening
Bulctm says she was warmly received at the Wal
nut ST. Theatre and also compliments the sup
port quite highly. In Chicago Il few weeks ago
Mrs. c. attracted considerable attention for her
fine acting and her beauty. We have no doubt
the entertainment will be well attended for there
arc but few theatre going people who have not
heard of her.
The new system ofprices will govern the sale
of seats now in progress ut Simon Bros. music
store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
At Iyncll's.

No buyer of dry goods in this city or county
should neglect to call at LYNCH'o and see the
great stock Of goods now ready. The ladies es
pecially will be pleased with the line of DRESS
Goops, new additions to which came in this week
They show also a splendid line of CLoAKs in the
new fall styles of cut, material and trimming.
NoTIoNs,-ln this line the house has particu
larry large stock including trimmings, laccs
ruchings, yarns zcphyrs, wOrStcds, etc.,-all tn,
mnutie of complete stock. In tablc-linens
etc, they are well supplied.
Buyers should note also their supply of flannel
blankets, and domestics, Il stock choice in quail
ty and very cheap in price.
They show also Il big supply of CARPETS; while
the stock of boots and shoes is equal to the best
in the city, to say the least
While there is no end to the goods in the house
and no objection to the quality possible, it should
be remembered that the house offers to the full
est extent the advantage of the present low pri
ces All goods are marked to the lowest point
and they invite II comparison of prices with the
chcapCSt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
The Great Mystery

Is how HULL IL BARTELs can sell those genpn'
J,nkshin gloves and mittens ('narranted) at 81 Il
pair. Well, they bought their pets from first
hands and do their own manufacturing, and they
are famous for their good work. Gloves and
mittens are sold at the same price, and for heavy
work better goods cannot be had.
BUFFALO RoBEs.-Their regular stock of these
goods will be along in few days. 1t will be Il
big one.
HATS AND CArs-ln this department the pres
ent stock is very large and choice. Call and see
it; and also the line of gents furnishing goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION {:

Twelve lns of Agate make one square.
Advertisements under contract must be plainly marked
the length Of desired they will be continued and
charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding nVc lines
inserted i've dollars per annum over hve lines one dol
lar per line extra.
Transient advertising In all to be paid strictly Ia
advance.
IE Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertisements
before the expiration OF the contract will be charged the m
rates IA above Extra charge will also be made for dssolu
ton and other notices not connected with their regular
business.
Local notices. fifteen cents per line.
TT In no case will these terms be departed from.
81 The date the slip which the subscribers name
Is printed indicates time when the subscription expires
Persons have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful notice that the date the slip corresponds to the
date which they have paid and AT once notify the publish
ers of any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

Before Buying your winter undertaking call
at FIsKE " DEEMS. They announce reduction
of prices in undershrts and drawers, stockings,
etc, also in ready made clothing, white linen
bosomed shirts for men, youths and boys. Don't
20 half dressed when you can get an outfit at
such low prices.
They have large assortment of husking gloves,
calfskin and buckskin gloves for farmers, to be
sold ut lower prices than ever.
Remember this is tie one price house. Read
their guarantee and compass-principlc strictly
adhered to in all cases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
Bargains.

1fyou want a bargain in dress goods OF any
kind, call at Hulrs, and be sure Of it. Especial
attention is directed to the stock Of black ant
coored cashmcres. These are Lubin's-the best
in the world and defy competition.
Have just opened Il splendid line of Fringcs
Buttons and Trimmings in new designs and Al
very low prices.
Stock Of Block Silks is unequaed in this coun
ty. We never sold as good goods for the money
as we are selling this fall in every department.
Give us a call and be convinced of the fact.
Remember our new cloak and shawl depart
ment, No. "A La Sale ST., where we have large
and elegant assortment and show them in broat
daylight with the MARKS in plain figures.
Very respectfully,
w. II. HULL,
"a % and 26 La Sale st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

National finance is without doubt the most i'm
portant problem of the times, and the second
edition of Mr.. Fawcctt's HANDBOOK OF FINANCE
just published by ), c, Griggs N Co., Chicago
appears most oppOrtuncly. This volume give
the history Of paper money from its very begin
ming down TO its sovereign supremacy in cvilz
ed countries and particularly in the United States
it treats OF suspensions OF specie payments, and
supplies n complete and lucid digest OF the mon
ctary laws of the United States. The book pre-
SCENTS over 80 tables and diagrams, showing pre-
ciscly the facts to which reference is most fire.
qucnty necessary, including very many things
which one needs TO know, whether he has TO dc
with financial questions or not.
Every citizen should inform himself on this
subject as thoroughly as possible, and the follow
ing extracts from leading papers about fawcettS
HAND Book OF FINANCE, show how important
an aid it will be to anyone.
"This volume should be read by all who take
an interest in financial matters. "-LOnai0n Com,
n.ercdi Gdzette, England.
''Of inestimable importance in the study OF Il
nance. "-COu'ier JOUnial, Louisville.
There is no species of exact information bear
Ing upon the financial question which cannot be
quickly found between these coverr. ~ hct
Mo,ning He7uM.
MIR Fawcett's statistics are Of such value thai
we do not see how any one who pretends to dis
cusS finance generally can afford to be without
them" -.uminy Worid, London.
1--WE recommend all who desire to master the
subject of finance, by the argument of logic and
the logic Of facts, carefully to read Fawcetts
Hand Book Of Finance AS Il full and com
plctc collection Of monetary statistics this work
has never been cqualled or even approached. II
5 a storehousc of facts -FhRddetphia Press.
at cannot fail to be of great use to students
writers and Legislators, rs also to bankers and
merchants, wh2 desire TO inform themselves OF
the influences which surround and consequently
affect favorably if understood and availed Of, OF
unfayOraby if disregardcd, all their financial and
commercial operations Accepting Mr. Faw
cctt's estimate Of the steady increase OF consump
ton of gold in the arts, the adoption Of the dou
bic staudard-gOld anil silvcr-as the basis OF the
monetary system, not only OF the United States
but Of all countries, will soon become an absolute
necessity. Either this, or the enlargement OF the
volumes Of paper money. '-thicdgo Inter- Ocean
"Fawcctts Hand Book Of Finance" may be hac
of OSman ~ Hapcman, Ottawa, ILL.,, or 5. {
Griggs " Co, Chicago, will send it prepaid OF
receipt Of price Sl.75.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

Mrs. r. w. Meyers is very much concerned at
the possible loss of her son, Mr.. c. H. Smith, and
would be glad to receive information OF his
whereabouts. Mr. Smith is miller, and in the
latter part CT May last, after finishing some work
on machinery in mills in this city, started for
Indiana where he intended to go into business
for himself Though n dutiful son and con-
scien tiously regular correspondent, she has not
heard word from him or Of him since the day
he left home. As he had with him very con-
siderable amount OF money and valuable papers
it is possible he may have been foully dealt with
He is about middle height is slender, of light
complexion, has greyish-blue eyes and light
hair, and appears to be about 81 years Of age,
though his age is %.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
An Cndeniable Truth

You deserve to suffer, and II you lead q mser.
able, unsatisfactory life in this beautiful world
il is entirely your own fault, and there is only
one excuse for you-your unreasonable prejudice
and skepticism, which has killed thousands
Personal knowledge and common sense reason.
ing will soon show you that Green's August
Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint, or Dys.
pepsia, with all its miserable effects, such as sick
headache, palptation of the heart, sour stomach,
habitual costivencss, dizziness Of the head, nerv
Gus prostration, low spirits, &c. Its sales now
reach every town on the western continent, and
not druggist but will tell you of its wonderful
cures. You can buy sample bottle for 10 cents
Three doses will relieve you. Sold by Forbes &
Gehring (g
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

Billy Mosin came into Ottawa Oh the fly on
Thursday evening. He was alive when he got
here and kept on At lively rate Of speed. Later
fight, they fired him out Of the saloons and the
police took him in. On yesterday before Jus
tcc Reese he plead guilty to the "two DIS" but
not to vagrancy The Justice, howevea, CAV,
him his choice between 500 and costs, 81,
months in the county Jail or leaving town with
in six hours. lie chose the latter, and has evan
ished from our gaze.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
obituary.

The La SAFE county National OF Tuesday makes
the following melancholy announcement;
To OUR READERS.
Owing to nOn-support by the grcenbackers
of La Sale Co., and the lcanness Of John Arm.
strong's purse, and having spent nearly nine
hundred dollars already, and not being able to
run the paper longer with the support We are re-
ceiving we wish to say that We will supply our
subscribers with strictly trst-class greenback
paper and we hope they will, at least, continue
their subscription with ii when ii runs ont with
the National.
In accordance with Il time.honored custom nj
few consolatory lines to sorrowful
announcements of this class, we copy, as apPro-
pirate to the occasion, from II famous obituary
lyric:
'Since have been so quickly done for,
What in HI was begun for:'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

The starch works of this city, it is announced
this week, are about to enlarge their capacity
and run the works throughout the entire year in
stead of through the winter only as heretofore.
We shall cndcayor next week to write up the
matter as it deserves; and would have done so
to-day but for the crowded state OF our columns
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

The results of Mr.. Flanagans trip east are be-
ginning to appear at d. HEENAN & Co.'S, and all
this week goods have been arriving, The goods
are hardly in shape as yet for extended remarks,
but lots Of them are on the shelves with many
large cases yet to hear from From present APP
pearances the stock will be an enormous one.
Call and see for yourselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
Vegetable and Human Diseases.

The disease known in orange culture rs the
setback" characterized by an unusual appear
ancc Of thriitness, is exactly paralelcd in the
human system by the disease known rs obesity,
or excessive fairness, in which the victim appears
to be enjoying an exceptional degree of physical
vigor. Besides being II disease in itself, obesity
generates appoplexy and heart disease, and its
victims are peculiarly susceptible to all forms OF
acute affections. Alan's Anti-Fat will reduce
the bodily weight from two to five pounds per
week. Try it, all ye heavily burdcncd ones! Sold
by druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

Henry Walther is at home again, and is pre-
pared to attend to the wants of the public in the
supply of anything in the line Of nice fresh con
fectionery, oysters fruits, wedding and party
cakes, ice cream, water ices, &c. Don't forget
him when you want anything in his line from a
penny stick of candy to the largest candy, and
cake pyramids made to order at Walthcr's Prcmi-
um Confectionery and Bakery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05
"a, % and 20 La Sale st
Mrs, Gregg

Has on hand large and beautiful stock of mil
'linery and embroidery goods, all of the latest
styles, both new and fashionable Ladies, please
call and look at the French Patterns. Her
prices are very low for cash.
She has received her fall-stylc blocks, and is
now ready to remodel old hats and bonnets to
the newest styles.
VIII give time by notice also of fall opening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-05

Gen. james Tecumseh Cunningham is again
in bad box, having on Tuesday been arrested
at the instance of j. II. Wilson He is again
charged with cmbczzlement, Mr.. W. claiming he
sent the General s2S for tickets to Texas, for
which he received nothing in the way of tickets
or otherwise. He will have n hearing TODAY