davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
OUR CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing both
at the prices named, postage prepaid. The Of
fer-open to old subscribers or new at any
post Office IN the county-is the CHEAPEST
EVER MADE IN this county:
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Times. 90
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Tribune. 265
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Inter-
FREE TRADER and Prairie Farmer, ..... 500
FREE TRADER and either of Harper's publ
cations. T. IS
FREE TRADER and Scyibner T. rs
FREE TRADER nd Godey'S Ladies' Book. $50
FREy TRADER and Lire Stock Journal .... 10
FREE TRADER and PlrenotOgicdl Jour1dt.. 30
FREE TRADER and ST. Nicholas. ........... 30
FREE TRADER and Demoresfs Monthly. 3.S5
FREE TRADER and Littelrs Liuing Age...... S.25
FREE TRADER and Western Rural .......... 2.@
FREE TKApEp and Noore's Rural Ne1o Yorker $50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
Great lSritain.

Parliament convened on Thursday, and the
Queens speech, which was unusually short
was read in both houses In the brief debate
that followed its reading in the house, Earl
Granville complained Of its omissions and cen
surcd the ministry for inaugurating the Af
CHAN war without first summoning parliament
Beaconsticld replied, defending the course OF
the government, and eliciting cheers when re-
ferring to the victory of Gen. Roberts as Il
sufficient justification of prompt measures.
An inquest on the bodies of the victims OF
the Pommerania disaster at Hastings ELECTED
no new facts of importance. The witnesses
confirmed the report of the bad conduct Of the
sailors, who filled the boats with even their
luggage and bedding, crowdlng out the pas
scngcrs Total missing, 81 of the passengers
and II of the crew. Mr.. Clymer, student in
Paris, recognized the body Of II. W. Clymer,
his cousin.
The notable failures of the week are Henry
Taylor Il Sons, flour merchants, for $685. 900;
and James Ramsey IA Dundee merchant, for
100000 The Caledonia Bank of Glasgow,
which held stock in the Glasgow Bank, has
decided to 90 into liquidation, but will be able
to redeem ITS notes and pay its depoSitors in
full.
$4,000 worKmcn at Oldham are still Idle,
being resolved not to submit to reduction.
Several heavy iron works and coal trades in
South Statlordshirc are reducing wages or
closing.
Gladstone is making good his claim To be
called the national scold. In speech at
Greenwich on Saturday evening he said the
money spent in the Afghan war was for the
dlshonor of England, and her responsibilities
would only begin with her victory. Lady
Macbcth's words Here is smell of blood"
are allpowcriul. Unjust wars lead to national
downfall
The Fenian convict O'Connor has been re-
leased and placed on board the steamer City
of Chester for New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
WAR AND TREASURY.

The large daily papers are filled with volu
minous reports from the various departments
at Washington to congress, but most of them
are the dullest and dreariest as well as general
| ly most Improbable kind of reading We
have waded through several of these, and find
few worth abstracting except the reports of
Secretaries Sherman and McCrcary. OF these
we subjoin brief synopses.
SECRETARY OF WAR
Secretary McCrcary reports the total number
of the army at 247Gl The number of deser,
tions for the year is smaller than for many pre-
vious years For example, the dcsertions in
1874 were 2G0G; in 1875 1881; in 1876, 1874
in 1877, 2,5l6, and in 1873, 1873 All Indian
hostlitics during the year, he says, were
promptly suppressed by the army, but in some
cases not without serious loss of life both
among soldiers and citizens. He thinks the
only way to maintain permanent peace in the
overawe the more warlkc and dangerous
tribes, The experiment Of temporary enlist
menls of irontersmen as Indian scouts proved
80 successful that the powers of the department
in that regard are asked to be enlarged
The Secretary don't like the congressional
provision limiting the use of the army ~ Il
p0sSo cOH'itdtHS and wants it repealed, or the
number of cases in which the army can be
used greatly enlarged
The expenditures of the war department
during the past year were - ,323, 13i54 less
than for 1917; but the Secretary asks for 81,
600, 900 more for the next than he had for the
last year.
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
The report of Secretary Sherman is, as usu
al, voluminous but not unnecessarily So as il
deals with all the more important affairs of the
government-thc revenue, currency, tariff, &c.
The ordinary receipts for the year ending June
30th last were S2j1, 163, $3.50 and the cxpend.
lures S236, 1854, 32GS0, leaving surplus of 500.
799, 55l 80 which was mainly used in the re
dcmpton OF L. =. notes and fractional curren-
cy For the current year the receipts are cst-
mated at 1924 100000, and the current cxpeud
lures at S240j00,0O0 leaving balance of SCI
100000
The Secretary devotes good deal of space
to the subject of resumption. The act of Jan
1875 on that subject has been carried into eff
feet by the substitution of fractional coin for
fractional currency, the free coinage of gold
and free banking. There remains only, to car
ry out in full the intention Of the act, the re-
demption on and after the Isl of January, of
the grcenbacks in coin. To this end the Sec
rotary has, in pursuance of the act, provided a
coin fund of 40 per cent. of the total of out
standing notes-to wit, Sl3s, 100000 of gold.
TO obtain this sum he has sold $65,0 600 of
AZ per cent. and S30,5O0,O0O of per cent
bonds, the residue being made up from savings
of the surplus revenue. The Secretary antici-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

A disastrous collision occurred on the NJ Is
sissippi river near Donaldsonvillc, La. on the
1st inst. The steamer Cotton Valley, from New
Orleans tor Shreveport, with Il valuable cargo
and number of passengers, came IN collision,
as above, with the Charles Morgan, bound
downward from Cincinnati. The Valley sunk
almost instantly and eighteen lives were lost.
The boat and cargo are total loss. There
was an insurance of $4,000 on the boat but
none on the cargo, which was worth $40 1000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

There is IA big howl about democratic frauds
in South Carolina, IL is said at certain voting
places thousands of diminutive ballots, printed
on tissue paper were cast, fifty in bunch, and
then counted as separate ballots. Since there is
without question, on fair vote "A democratic
majority in South Carolina, it is hard to under.
stand the motive Of the fraud especially AS its
only effect seems 10 have been to swell the
Democratic majority to the unnecessarily in
ordinate figure of eighty to ninety thousand.
But admitting the frauds the least that can be
said Of them is, that the democrats only turned
against the republican party certain criminal
methods invented and practised by the carpet
baggers who ilourishcd in the days and acted
under the full protection of Grant The re.
pubiicans are therefore not in decent position
10 condemn these frauds
1t was hoped the restoration to power of the
white element in the south would, along with
good government which it unqucstonably
brought otherwise also re.establish the purity
Of the ballot 1t seems, however, the tempta
tion is too strong for resistance on the part of
the men against whom these methods were so
long and so cruelty and relentessly practiced
by the republicans, to turn the tables on their
former enemies and give them taste of their
own medicine. The evil thus inauguFated and
which so seriously threatens to become per
manent at the south is after all but the inevl.
table result of comforting the ballot upon race
without sufficient education to use it intelli
gently, and who therefore are. and always must
be, sheer brute force in politics, To be either
bought or intimidaied at each recurring cleo
ton, and therefore perpetual source of cor
ruptlon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

hold in that city a grand fair beginning on De
cember 10th to continue 10 days On 10th De
ccmber, at , O'Clock, will be held the Baby Show.
\ prize Of - in gold will be given the handsom
est baby under TWO and one-half years old. .
Sale, Livingston and Marshall counties children
eligible TO competition. On the 18th wilt he an
Organ Contest for young people under 10 Yeas
Of age; premium S. in gold. At the Farmers
Reunion, on the l4th, every farmer is invited to
contribute bushel of ear corn, the owner of the
best bushe to receive splendid saddle. The
10th will be the childrens day. On the 18th and
18th will be Methodist Reunion, All are inyt-
ed to attend the fair on any or all days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Afghanistan War,

The news during the week flDm the seat OF
war in Afghanstan has not been altogether
rosy. On the 29th train of supplies moving
up Khybcrpass toward Ali Musjld was attack
ed by mountainccrs, and the trains and con
voys driven back Dec. LIST another convoy
was attacked but this time the aSsallants were
driven back by Gen. Appleyard, but after such
hard fighting that he sent to Jamrood for rein
tOrcemcnts. Since then it is said the pass has
been clear. Meantime, while Gen. Brown
was preparing to move IN force on Jelalabad
the intelligence reached him that the place
had been evacuated
The first real sensation Of the war, however,
was the news from Gen. RobcrtS's column,
moving towards Candahar through the Peiwan
pass. Gen r. found the head OF the pass
strongly deniendcd, and making a bold at
tack upon it was repulscd. The partial re,
verse so excited the mountain tribes that they
began to swarm in considerable force in his
rear AS he is 140 miles from his base at Ko-
hat, the annoyance is much more serious than
the like hostile demonstration at Khyber pass.
Gen. Roberts, however, prepared to take the
pass by turning movement, and in this ma
neuvre the latest dispatches report him to have
met with splendid success. During the
night of Dec. LIST the Afghan position was
turned by flank march, the enemy was sur.
prised at daybreak on the I'd, and after short
and sharp action the Afghans driven from all
their positions. The victory was mainly gain
ed by the lIighlanders and Ghoorkas and cost
but so killed and wounded while the enemy's
loss was heavy in men as well as in ammunition
and IS guns. The way is now believed TO be
entirely open to Gen Roberts to Candahar
and no formidable opposition to the British is
this side Of Cabul.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
Get your oysters at II. Wathcrs-the only one
that gets them in Ottawa, direct from Baltimore

PoULTRY.-The details of the organization Of
the Poultry Association will be foNnd elsewhere,
including the announcement that an exhibition
will be given about the holidays. The project
is taking admirably, and promises to be a success.
Already the officers have had assurances from
outsiders of their intention to bring fowls and
high-bred dogs for exhibition, when the time
comes. The Association is now selling member
ship tickets at one dollar each, which, it is hoped,
our citizens will purchase literally. As the AS
ISOLATION is in the best of hands, it is deserving
of all confidence; and if this first show is a pc
cuniary success, it will be permanent affair,
giving an annual exhibition of poultry and pets
of all kinds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

The Aurora Beacon, quoting the FREE TRAD
ER's statement that, in the 18th ILL., Congress.
sional district, Mr.. Forsythe having had count
ed IN his favor sos votes cast for Forsyth
without the e Mr.. Decius, his opponent, will
therefore contest his election, remarks
And do the Free Irdder people think IT
would be legal, honorable or decent for the
Democratic House of Representatives to give
Mr. Decius the seat upon any such miserable
technically as that narrated in their paragraph =
Well, if it is true AS the state Register states,
that some Of the voters who cast this mis-.
spelled ballot were in Springfield when the of.
fetal count was made and offered to swear
that they ana the rest had cast the detective
ballot Intentionally to have it counted as Il
blank, then we think it would be legal, hon
orablc and decent" not to count those ballots
in MIR Forsythe's favor; otherwise such II
miserable techicaity" ought not to prevail
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

One of the oldest requests ever heard of is
that made by Alexander McGill, of Allegheny
City, Pa, who leaves $4,000 to the democracy,
provided there are no relatives in Ireland after
those in this country have had life use of it,
The President is to be custodian of the money,
if he is democrat but if not, it is to remain on
deposit until Il democratic chief magistrate is
imam pllratpu
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
GERMANY.

The cmpcrors return to Berlin, after his
summer rusticatlon, was made the occasion
for grand pageant on Thursday. Bismarck
was not able to be present his physician in
slsting on perfect rest; but Gartschakotf at
tended the Emperors reception.
Forty conspicuous socialists in Berlin re.
ceived an order of expulsion on the 29th
among whom were Passemad and Fritchee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Robert Heller Palmer, better known simply
as Heller, the famous magician pianist, &c,
died at Philadelphia on the Goth ut. Also
same day, Louis A. Cooley, the veteran pub
Usher of Godeys Lady Book, died IN the same
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Russia, for some reason, seems fit 10 assume
more conciliatory attitude towards Turkey.
Prince Labanotf assures Safyet Pasha that
Russia will strictly adhere to the treaty of
Berlin, and that Gen. Todleben is directed TO
see To the restoration of all Mussulman refu-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Messrs. j. Dckey N Son are receiving daily
their holiday stock Of silver ware, watches, jew
elry, &c. The stock is very beautiful one, be
ing selected with their usual good TASTE and will
be sold at unusually low rates. Buying of Dickey
you save one profit they buy of first hands, and
save also cost Of rent, clerks, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

At last accounts Gov. Wade Hampton, of
South Carolina, from injuries received in late
accident, was in such critical condition that
his recovery was despaired Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
If you want a new style hat or cap 20 to /.
Frank Il Co.'S.

PAUPER MISUNDERSTANDING years ago Phelps,
then Warden of the Poor House, permitted
pauper, named Ferguson, TO marry another in
mate of the County Asylum. Cards of invita-
ton were issued, and gilt edged time had, to
bon ton extent. Yesterday, three children, the
fruits of that little maneuyare," turned up
paupers and are now charges at the County
house. Acting Superintendent Flaherty is dis
gusted with these proceedings. He is not
marrying man, hence don't know how it is him
self, but he says he'll be everlastingly hornswag-
gled if he will allow paupers, while under his
charge to engage in such amusementS as we'd
dings, if he knows himself, and we guess he
hnrsl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Japanese Lacquer ware, in glove and hand
kerchief boxes, and trays in a variety of shapes,
makes a beautiful present. Call and see them At
Osman * Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

We don't say much about 1t, but are really sell
ing boots and shoes very cheap. Call and see our
stock. ID. HEENAN " Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Everybody should the tine holiday goods
and learn the low prices asked tor them at Forbes
X behring's, Woods new building.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Beautiful are those iridesceEt glass sets, bo-
auet holders and jewel baskets at Forbes x Geh-
rings They are just the thing for the ladies
toilet tables
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

If you want hook of any Kind, 20 to Osman
Il Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

A large variety of vases, in irridescent glass
Bohemian and Chinese ware, at Osman Il Hape'
mans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Chidren's clothing, best quality, newest styles
and lowest prices 1T A. Frank d Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

All kinds of Fine Cut and Plug tobaccos a.
Mitchell's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Boys overcoats, new styles and low prices, a
A. Frank * Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

New REAL ESTATE FIRM.-Thc card of Bush
nell " Warner, as agents and dealers in real es
tate, on the 9TH page of to-day's FREE TRADER,
will attract attention. Mr.. BUSHNELL aside from
his wellknown standing as one of the leading
lawyers of the state, is known as a wealthy land
owner, and liberal, large-heartcd man, with
whom all classes can deal with entire confidence
of fair and generous treatment Mr.. Warner has
been in the business here on his own account for
several years, and having by extensive travel Ia
miliarizcd himself particularly with nearly every
acre of Nebraska, Kansas and Texas lands, will
be an exceptionally eligible man to be consulted
by persons DESTROYS of going west to grow up
with the country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07
Chew Golden Rule tobacco Mitch sells it.
Death of "A pinneer

Mr.. VIM. kistlcr, one Of our old and much re-
spccted citizens, laid down the burdens of long
and useful life, and during the last fifteen years
one of severe suffering, at his residence in South
Ottawa, on Wednesday last at about II o'clock
midnight He was in his cighty-second year
but did not die of old age, but from the effects
of cancer in his face which, for about fifteen
years had been gradually increasing, inhicting
pain until his death. During the last three days
of his lite he was unable to parakc of any nour-
ishment. He has been confined to his house
about one year past He was born June 10Th,
1871, at Lewstown, Mln Co., Penn, and immi-
grated to Alton, H., in 1918. He enlisted as 4
volunteer in the Black Hawk war, served under
Gen. Henry, and for time was quartered in the
old fort in South Ottawa. In 1916 he moved to
La Sale county, and bought the Pembroke farm,
He lived in Ottawa from 1916 and followed his
trade here, that Of blacksmithing, two years on
the lot where the Lockwood house stands, north
of Turner Hall. He leaves Il wife and six chill
dren, three daughters, one Mrs. Henry Mayo,
another Mrs. friedman and another married liy-
ing in Green County, Illinois.
Mr. Kistler was man of sterling integrity and
respected by all who knew him.
The funeral was yesterday afternoon the ser
mon by Rev. j. l.. Colwell, of Mendoza, at the
Baptist church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

If you want to make a nice present look at Z
Y. Griggs's fine stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

\ fresh stock of those tap sole veal calf boots
Just received at j. Mcgatin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-12-07

Get your holiday slippers at J. Megaflin's.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
NnrlrP nF APPEALS

Appeals will be held n the Commission
ers Otice in Bsllegoulc, Pa, as follows:
Monday, May Is, for the townships OF
Spring, Benner and boro, OF Belleionto.
Tuesday, May H. for the townships OF
Pe.n, Miles. Haiaes, Gregg and Potter.
Wednesday. May Is, for the townships
Of Harris. Ferguson, HaltmOon, College,
Patton and " Alke-.
Thursday. May IL, for the townships OF
Boggs, Union, Huston, Worth, and tue
boros. Of Unionville and MilesburE.
Friday. May j.. Tor the townships OF
Taylor, Burnside, Snow Shoe, Rush and
bOro OF PnilipSburg
Saturday, May Is, for the townships Of
Marion, Liberty, Curtin, Howard and
boro. OF Howard.
Between the hour Of o'clock, a. n.
and 1 o clock, ?. NJ. J. NJ. HALL,
HENRY BECK, AND. GREGG,
Clerk. H. 4. MlNGLE,
Is ST. Commissioners.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25

battle When it comes 10 an en-.
gagement.
When does a five.franc piece lose
all its value when compared with
q dollar it is Worthless.
Why are washsrwomen unreasona~
bic They expect to have soft water
when it rains hard.
Why are a whale and a pond lily
alike They both come to the sur
face to blow.
Why is 0 the best letter in the al
phabet ?-It is oftenest engaged in
doing good.
Which is the oldest fellow, the one
who asks question, or the one who
answers THE one whe asks, because
he is the querist.
Why is hen supposed to be i'm
mortal because her sun (son) never
sets.
Why are chickens supposed to have
no future state Because they have
their necks twirld (next world in
this.
If all the women went TO China,
where would .all the men goY-To
Pekin.
| am a word of three syllables.
My first expresses a company f; my
second renouhoes company my Third
calls company together; my whole
eutertains a company. What is il p
Co-nuu-drum.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
FROM ILLINOIS.

W. \. Krlsc received letter dated
Apgil rs. nom JEmrs I, hrisc, formerly
nom Milroy, but lately from Froeport III,
Mr. kr.sc went 10 Nnlheld Crowley
Ce., Kansas. about the middle of last win
ter whore he has purchased land which
Ne intends 10 convert into a Market garden,
Ills description ot the county Is ~ follows.
| This is wUhou; doubt one II the most iet'
tile aal healthy places in the L. ), with
lovely streams and plenty Of hah aud
small game,
All Who are building arc puuing up
substantial houses.
printed In Ninlcld which has two col
umas full Of advertisements a @! farms Tor
sale.
THIS later faclshows all who omiErato
wes. should have money enough 20 pay
Tor their land. hedge lg, break the sod,
put ap buildings aud buy one years pro-
visions.
There are la day more farms for sale in
Kansas than in Pennsylvania. The cause
Of this is the high rates OF interest aud the
cash business. The persons who wanted
70 sell dii not have enough money 10 pay
for thei- land, and had 20 mortgage their
property for the balance.
lou will readily see that person. with
farm halt paid Tor, paying irom 10 10 -
per cent. interest On the unpaid part! pay
Ing cash tnr everything he buys, aud with
cheap markets. will never get out OF debt
except by selling.
The man with enough money 10 pay for
everything he buys, and IL couple Of thou
sand 70 put out on mortgage security AZ
from Is 20 - per cent. can get rich inl
Kansas while the one with half enough
70 pay for his land, will get poorer than
he would in Pennsylvania. h.