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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-04-11

RSHaerha OF Ron. ID. Wyatt Aiken, OF svutA
Caroline, Ia the House Of REPRESENTATIVES,
Tho Wayth Honey Goes for Printing
and the Agricultural lntersats Of tho
Country Neglected. TX
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
From Texas.


TEXAS, Sept. 2, 1878.
A serious drouth still prevails here much tc
the discomfort of the travelling public, WHO
are compelled to breathe dust on every hand
The cotton crop has been cut short AT leas
three,tourths with very little advance in prices
over last year The dry weather tavors the
gathering very much and the crop will be put
on the market one month sooner than even
| known before.
| Quarantine and Il thorough reform in clean
! Illness seems to be the leading topic of most
Texan cities just now, especially where they
are directly connected wth'the fever district.
Texan cities have thus far escaped the terrible
scourge but the memory Of 1867 and 1873
burns wildly in the minds Of many of our
citizens. The type Of the present is the most
malignant and nngovernable ever before
known.
Greenbackers, with their fiat money policy
are creating no little stir throughout the coun-
try. Their state convention, which convened
ton adjourned, was rather mixed affair. the
worst of which was that Of the negro element
trying to bring a nominee of their own race
and color. But in this Sambo was too weak
and had to succumb to the artful demagoguc
who assured him of their fidelity to the col
ored brethren. Gen. Hannah of Calvert was
nominated for Governor, and Gen. Rains of
Kaufman for Lieut. Governor Upon the
whole the convention was moley crew, COM
posed mainly of old political aspirants and
free negroes. The new nominees have already
entered the field pretty sanguine of success in
the November election. Chief Justice Rob
erts has resigned his office and will enter the
contest Immediately. 1t is thought by many
that the race will be close one Since Green
backlsm has grown to be stern reality in
stead Of an idle tale, Ex-Governor Throckmor-
ton and Governor Hubbard will canvass the
state in his behalf r. @. Mills, congressman
from this district was unanimously nominated
for reelection, at Bryan. Mr. Mills was the
only member from Texas that opposed the
electoral commission, and has ever since
gained the confidence of his constituents.
The brorder troubles along the Rio Grande
seem more quiet than usual but the cessation
is only for a short period, when it will break
forth with renewed energy. lfthe truth were
known in those border troubles, Texans would
be to blame as much as MeXcans, for the
game played is one of never failing retaia-
ton. LITTLE TEXAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
From Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, LA SALE Co., Sept. D.
Not much news this week; everybody mind
ing his own business Flowing progressing
slowly; threshing begun lively, and machines
going in every direction wheat yielding from
10 to Is bushels per acre.
Mr.. John Gommes returned from Kansas
last week He likes it so well that he wishes
to sell his crop and 60 to the land flowing with
milk and honey Immediately.
Mr.. John Foulk has taken some of his
choice colts to the fair at Princeton.
Mr. John d. Wagner has secured the win.
ter term of school in district No g.
Mr.. Bowman is going to build large corn
crib this fall.
Mr.. Jacoby has rented o. d. F. Conkcy'
farm and Mr.. Bouslough, who had rented 1t,
this year, has rented Jacob Deaner's.
Mr.. p. j. Zenerck, of Four Mile Grove, gave
some of his friends in this neighborhood a
visit last sabbath.
Daniel Miller, Esq, was at Princeton last
Monday on business
There was a party at Starved Rock last Sat.
urday. They report having good time.
Mr.. John Cons was married to Miss Mary
Newman last Sabbath.
Henry Neis was struck in the face by the
forefoot of one of his large Norman stations
last week, and severely injured.
HARRY DALE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
A New w,y ot Growing Strawberries

Tuere is no doubt but that III many parts OF
the country the hill" or stool plan is fail,
ure because OF hard winters. Fruit Is much
larger and finer grown by the stool" system
(that is keeping the runners clipped OIL, and
the reasons for this are that the ground gets
better cultivated, and the plants, being worked
on all sides, make Il luXuriant growth and
bear in proportion. Now if we can adopt
some plan by which the soil can be better
stirred all around the plants, we know fine
fruit will be attained, Therefore we propose
what we style the matted hill SYSTEM" which
is AS follows: Prepare the ground well, mark
it three or three and one-half feet each way, as
for corn. and ut each crossing OF marker set /.
strawberry plant COR, If you have plenty OF
them, two in each place will be safer ana bet
teri. Keep the cutivatOr running both ways,
and quite often, as plants commence 10 run
freely; and 10y doing this, ana when cleaning
the hills 10y hand, drawing stray plants anu
covering with earth Il matted NH Will soon
be tOunu one and one halt 10 two leel across.
We have noticed that when there were Vacan-
ces in matted rows anu CtuMps OF plants mere
and there the fruit WAS much inner lhan where
the matted rows of plants were continuous.
Roots Of strawberry plants run much 1urther
than one would suppose, and where the ground
is filled with them the finest Is not SO flne as
when thep can have more room. We advise
the trying of tins plan by those who have
plenty of land and horse help. After they are
through bearing Il small pillow with sharp
knife or wheel, can be run through both ways,
and hills plowed down closely, ground leveled
oil, and cultivatOr and hoe run through as be
fore.-fruU Recorder
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
From Blue Jasper.

MeoSrs. EditOrs.-Duriug the past eight
weeks our little city, located here on the Am
Draw, has been alive, as it were, with teachers,
teachers not only from our county of Jasper,
but also teachers from RiChland, Clay, Cum
bcrland and Crawford counties, attending our
Normal school, which has been so successful
y conducted by Prof Arnold, assisted by Prof
Arthur Marshal of this county. Mr.. Arnold
is graduate of McKendree College, and a
student of the Illinois Wesleyan college and
the State Normal and, although young man,
is an exceedingly ripe scholar and most in
detatigable worker, and am confident when
| say that he has done more during the three
years he has been with us to advance and
try than was ever before accomplished that |
but speak the truth. Prof Marshall, stu
dent of the State Normal is also an able teach
er. \ very interesting and instructive feature
of the term were series of lectures delivered
at the Court House by Prof Edwards, of Nc
Kendree College, Owen Scott, Superintendent
of Effingham county, and State Superinten-
dent, $ NJ Etter, all of which were largely at
tended and listened to with attention and let
us hope great profit Jasper has been in the
backwoods for many years, but we feel proud
of J. F. Arnold and confident that he will pilot
us out in time Mr.. Etter on Friday evening,
Aug. Both, at the close of the Institute, deliv-
cred one of the finest lectures we ever heard.
The Court House was crowded, and after being
introduced by Prof ]. +. Arnold, Mr.. Etter
addressed the audience for over two hours on
school government in one of the ablest and
most telling speeches we ever heard. All that
heard HIM went away well pleased and ex,
pressed themselves that he was the proper
man for the high position that he occupies
ANBRAW.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

ENGLAND's FOoD SUPPLY.-The agricultur-
al returns of Great Britain show II small in.
crease in wheat and barley, and decrease in
oats The acreage of wheat has increased 80.
Og Estimating Ireland at \ slight increase,
the total acreage of wheat in the United King
dom is 100000. The new crop is fully up TO
the average, and better than for some years. 1t
will yield II, 100000 quarters, leaving 1900
600 quarters to be drawn from abroad. The
French wheat crop Is believed TO be below the
average. and the French will be buyers instead
of sellers. The present prices will probably
be maintained or perhaps be slightly increased,
but there will be no scarcity. The potato crop
will be about the same as last year. Young
cattle have increased ~, 800 and lambs 263, 600
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
VEGETINE
Has Entirely Cured Me Of Vertigo

CAIRO, ILL. Jan. y, 1913.
Mr.. III. Il. STEVENS: 49,
Dear SRI have used several bottles of VEGETINE" II
entirely cured me of Vertigo. have also used IL for
Kidney Complaint. II is the best medicine tor kidney
complaint. would recommend II rs good blood purifier
\. IOCUM.
PAIN AND DIsEAsK-Can we expect to enjoy good health
when bad corrupt humors circulate with the blood cas
ing pain and disease and these hunor being deposited
through the entire body produce pmpes erupons ulcers
Indigestion costvcness, headaches neuralgia rheunas
aud numerous other complaints? Remove the cause by
taking VEaETISE the reliable remedy for cleansing
and purifying the blood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

FARM AND GAR DEN.
COrrr.Don,lence ,

We shall be glad to receive, for publication
uication- from farmers, gardeners, stock-rais-
ers and others, on any topic of general inter
est TO agriculturist,. The name and postoilce
address should accompany each letter. not
necessarily for publication, but as guaranty
of good faith. 1t is our purpose 10 open inns
column to "a free exchange OF experience and
opinions between its readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

The everblOoming roses are best for house
culture in pols-beCause they bloom quicker
and more continuously than any OF the others,
and besides this, their style and habit Of growth
is more bushy and better adapted to the pur-
pose They can be kept nicely with other
growing plants, and with proper attention to
their requirements Will bloom freely. ~ DO
not use too large pOts-lf possible, not more
than three or four inches. The rule Is, one
size larger than the plants have been grown IN
The smaller the pOt-prOylded, OF course, II Is
large enough to contain the plant-the quick
er and stronger the plant Will start. 1t very
difficult to get "A small plant to live and grow
in large pot a rose will not bloom much
till the pot is well filled with roots; therefore
small pots facilitate quick bloom. II the pots
are old, they should first be thoroughly washed
If new, they should be soaked III water, other
wise they will absorb the moisture from the
plant (2) Have good rich soil-mellow and
friable. That made from old decomposed sOds
Is best. If manure Is used, il should be old
and thoroughly compOsted; fresh manure is
injurious CD Put some bits of broken crock
cry, charcoal or other similar material, in the
bottom of each pot to facilitate drainage, then
enough fine earth to raise the plant to proper
height. 1t should not be much deeper than il
was before. Next put IN The plant and spread
out its roots as near Their natural position as
possible; then fill III fine earth and press finn.
iy down with the hand. When done, the pot
should not be quite full; Il little space is need
ed for water az When first potted, water
thoroughly, ana if the sun is strong, shade for
a few days; then give full light and air
Though the plant should not be allowed to
wither for want of water, the earth should get
moderately dry before watering again. Too
much water is worse than not enough. Very
little water is needed until the plant starts to
grow-GHide 10 Rose culture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
The PACIFIC Wheat Crop.

The surplus of California wheat available
for exploration is estimated for this year at
$4,000 to 100000 tons The eXportable sur.
Plus of Oregon is about 100000 tons. The
European demand for this grain will be good,
and beneficial activity viii result in the busl-
ness of sailing vessels plying between San
Francisco and Europe. Sailing vessels have
had too little to do all the world over of recent
years, and the employment of 800 sailing YES
sells IN carrying this years California wheat to
market will vary this dizziness agreeably.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

THE ORIGINAL OF THE CULTIVATED POTA-
To-A potato plant (Soi0aum Fendler) grow
ing in great abundance in northern New MeXi-
co is supposed to be the original of our cult
waited potato. This native plant forms one of
the chief articles of diet of the Navajo Indians.
The squaws dig up the small tubers with what
ever implements they can obtain, often using
a strong, smooth piece Of wood with wedge
shaped end The plant grows on low, rich
spots, and by spring the earth is turned up in
every conceivable direction IN the search for
the potatoes. The latter are from one-half TO
three-quarters of an inch in diameter, and of
good fiavor-tasting somewhat like boiled
chestnuts The Navajo Indians consume such
large quantities at a time as to cause gripping
pains, and as Il remedy take at the same meal
quantity of earthly matter containing mag
nesia which relieves the stomach. Some years
ago quantity of the tubers of this species OF
potato were received and distributed by the
Department of Agriculture. Reports from
various localities stated that, in many cases,
these improved under cultivation, and in.
creased largely in size-S"tentifc Aney7can
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

Cabbage has a superior value for feeding
purposes English cattle feeders assert that
their beasts progress faster on cabbage mixed
with plenty Of fine cut wheat straw and cotton
cake. than with any Othe- vegetable. Cabbage
contains one part fleshforming substance to
three of heat producing, while in potatoes the
flesh forming Is only one to twenty. Cabbage
is also rich in mineral matter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14

Bots, says the Canada Farmer, cannot be
killed in the stomach of horse. The best
thing to do to prevent their gettug there is to
tain off the long hairs from the shoulder, fore
leg Jaws. and breast, on which the bOttly de
posts her eggs, smear the points with oil, &c
prevent their adhering. This should be done
in summer and autumn when the BOTTLES ART
around in winged form. 1t is good plan to
scrub off the bOtfiy eggs with seap daily.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
AMBRAw

This is from the Connecticut Journal, New
Haven, June 10, 1906 Fast trotting-Ies-
terday afternoon the Haerlem race course OF
of one mile distance was trotted around IN tsco
minutes AID ftty-aia6 seconds, by horse cali
ed Yaakey from New Haven, rate of speed,
IL is believed, never before excelled in this
country. and fully equal to anything recorded
in the English sporting calendars.-N. 4.
.Spoct.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
VEGETINE
| Believe it to be a Good Medicine

XENiA, o., March |, 1877.
Mr.. II. Il. STEVENS
Dedr Sir wish to inform You what your Negetlne mas
done tor me. have been afflicted with Nemdigtd and
after using three bottles Of the Ncgetne entirely re
lieved also found my general health much improved.
believe ii to be good medicine. - ,
Yours truly FRED HARVERSllCk.
VEGErISE thoroughly cradicnes every kind of humor
and restores the entiresystem TO healthy condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
VEGET1NE
Purifies Blood and Gives + CrehS'"

Dv QUosy, ILg.y ,JhsA
Mr.. II. +. STEVENS lers TO
Dear Sir-Your "Vcgetine" has been doing ~S,h ted
me- Have been having the Chls ana ssge, conrHs til
the swamps of the South nOthlng glNag me relief IN
began the of your Negetnc IL giving me inmed,us
lief. toning up my system, purifying @S blood, gMN
strengths whereas all other medicines weakened me, ha
filled my system with poison: and am satsiei t,ar t
lilies that live in the districts of the south anu West
would take Vegctine three times week, they would
not be troubled with the "Ch or the maliaant FegeS
prevail certain times of the year. doctors bills
and five to good old age. Respectfully yours,
j. T. MITCHELL,
Agent iicndersOns Looms, st. LOUIS, Mo.
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD. If NEGErINE will relieve
PAIN cleanse purify and such diseases restoring the
patient to perfect health trying different physicians
many remedies suffering for years is it not conclusive
proof if you sufferer you be cured? Why this
medicine performing such great cures? II works the
blood. In the circulating fluid. II truly be called the
great BiOOd PURIFIER The great source OF disease org
mates in the bood ami medicine that does act d.
recty upon it, TO purify and renovate, has any just claim
upon public attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-09-14
ARITHMETIC MADE EASY.
ROPP'S
EASY CALCULATOR

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JIIRA NJ II. GILBERT, Attorney AT Law. O
IL nCc in Opera House Block, Ottawa, III. scp2j'5
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n McDOUGiAIII, Successor TO Cameron Nc
~. DOugI) Attorney and Counselor ut Law Office In
Glover Cooks Block Ottawa, Ill. Also United States
Commissioner deere
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ID r. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law ONCE over
ID. No 10 La Sale street. west side II the Court h0uss
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l.. THOMPSON,A Attorney and Counselor at
IL. Law. Office east OF the Court House Square, Ottawa
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T. +. BULL, Attorney at Law Office oyer CITY
IT, Drug Store northwest Of La Sale and Madison
streets Ottawa, ILL., mayaTb
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DJJSH NELL, GILMAN * COOK, Auor
ID neys Law. Office in Bushnells building, west OF the
Court House, Ottawa, III. may2II6-ly'
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T IL. DRUITT, Attorney and Counselor at Law
y. Ottawa Ill. Otce, over No % La sale street. OPP
poste Dr. Dycrs office VIII attend promptly TO ali bust
ness entrusted his Special attention paid 70 coec
tons augS9-6hlOs
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CH AS. IL. BRUSH, Attorney and Counselor at
~ Law. Office in Opera House Block, Ottawa. ILL., mar3
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nj II. MOLONEY, Attorney and Counselor
M. Law VOLTS Block, La Sale street, Ottawa, Ills
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24
WHAT A HEBHEw THINKS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
y While Mrs. Stewards acts of benevolence ana her
generous gifts deserve commentator. the medium
she chose to convey the $500 to the Hebrew Orphan
Asylum was one not to be commended by a large
number OF her fellow citizens, either Hebrew or
otherwise. We of those who believe that gen.
tlean who has sufficient self-respect to feel in
suit but has right and should resent it. at least
by ignoring in every way the party who gives it,
This just what Mr Selignan did in refusing to accept
Mr.. Hilton the medium of communication from
Mrs Stewart himself. II Mrs Stewart Mr..
Hilton had sought accommodations at public house
in any other country and had been met with the
same rebuff upon their nationality publicly
given to Mr. seligman by Mr. Hilton every American
citizen would have felt with them the insult, and iua
tiiiei them Tor washing their hands entirely from
any contact whatever with him. II Mrs. Stewart
lcnce and a heart to do so (which we
mendabe way, especially when the institution IL in
her own city, is to send her personal check In some
way. not by the man whom she must have known
would be odous and offensive to the president of tho
very society she wanted to benefit, and thus force
him to accept public officer that which gen.
tcman would accept such III a private capacity
from who had publicly insuted himself and his
nation. We maintain that Mrs. Stewart made mis-
take and Of right ought to correct IL by handing Mr.
Segnan her check for $500 ii she would carry out
her benevolent purpose. without regard to any diff
ferenccs between Mr.. Scligman and Mr.. Hilton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24
ROBBERY AT NIGHTFALL.
A SHOW WINDOW SMASHED AND RIrLED OF
WATCHES AND JEwELRY

A SHOW NlNDOW 5MASnED AMI hirLED of
WATCHES AND JEwELRY.
Edward J. Wilkinson keeps q small store at No.
pawnbrokcr's pledges exposed in the window. Just
as darkness was setting in last evening Mr.. Wilkn
son. senior, was behind the counter waiting a
toner. his son. Edward, outside the counter
and younger brother was In the back room. The
wilkinsons heard talking outside their window. but
paid no attention to IL. Suddenly however they
heard crash of glass and ~ least two pairs of
busy hands trying to snatch the vauables in the
show window. Old Mr.. Wilkinson rushed TO the
window, while the elder son ran behind the
counter and, saizng revolver. fired two
harmless shots in the direction of the burglars
Finding the door fastened he threw himself through
the glass. cutting his lett hand and forehead badly
But the cracksmcn had escaped with all they could
lay hands on. The younger brother trying To open
the door found IL fastened by snap Jock which the
robbers had adroitly adjusted before breaking the
window.
The Wkinsons did all they could to find some trace
OF Tie thieves. but were utterly at loss 10 guess
neighbors say that they saw two men 90 up to the
window. where they were shortly Joined by another
couple, who hung around the door. The theory liz
that the latter pair clapped the snap lock
while the former broke the glass and made
for the booty. II appears that of
the neighbors saw the breaking of the
window but did not interfere. The well paid police
Though concealed by Jack the Giant Killers con.
venirnt coat OF darkness. Mr.. Wilkinson said last
night that II was hardly worth his while TO report
the robbery at headquarters. His loss was 5000.