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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

The Front Gate--It was night The sable
goddess stretched her lcaden sceptrc over the
silent, slumberng world, and they were still
swinging on the old front gate. He had
placed his arm around her graceful waist and
drew her closer to his throbbing breast to pro-
tect her from the falling dews of heaven
Her head was resting on his streng manly
shoulder, and the lovelipht was shining in
her lus,rous eyes as bright as the headlight
Of a locomotive. He looked her earnestly IN
the eyes, and passionately murmured; "Jc
NINA, is your folks had mess Of spring peas
yp'Sn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

Eros" -Four tales by the Misses Butts
Tytler and the Hon. Lewis Wlngfield
AIRY only read the title. Why, they can
write their own language" he said, utterly
Disguised "Who ever card Of spelln' 'os'
with one So"
90 course" replied AIRY JUNIOR, "and, as
It's taken four on 'em to do it, it amt ''Er
'oss' it's Their 'oss'."
SO neither of 'em bought the book.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

Polite stranger, IN railway station, to deaf
old gentleman whom he accidentally hit with
his foot beg your pardon, SIR Deaf Ole
gentleman-"Eh" Il beg your pardon, sir, -
polite stranger repeats, slightly embarrassed,
and in a more elevated tone of voice. Deaf
old gentleman (ralsing his hand TO his carr
81 don't quite understand you" 81 beg your
pardon roars polite stranger, very much con-
fused, in deaf old genteman's ear, II kicked
you" Deaf old gentleman very much sur.
prised) What forr" IAN accident roars
polite stranger AN accident! Bless me,
where" Polite stranger rushes off and
misses his train.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

An Englishman says that no other people in
the world, so far rs he knows, can equal the
Arkansans IN oifhand cXaggcrations do
you see that spring over there, stranger?" SAID
one CT them to HIM. He said he did, where
upon the settler added: "Well, that's an iron
spring, that is and it's so mighty powerful
that the farmers horses about here that drink
the water of it meyer have to be shod. The
shoes just grow on their feet naturally. "-Chi.
cag0 TrtJune
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

A few weeks ago, while the eminent violin.
ist Wihelmj was coming down stairs, care
less man trod on his j, and nearly pulled it off.
For a day or two the physicians thought they
would have to ampuatc il, and thus compel
hln to wear wooden one all the rest of his
days, but he and 1t are now out Of danger.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

A darkey came to a Galveston justice of the
peace and asked for a warrant for the arrest OF
Jim Webster.
whats he done?"
ale stole my chickens; dar's de teddcrs in
his yard"
II kin prove it by Colonel Jones, but |
doesn't like to have him brung inter court,
case he is so modest like"
whats the matter with Col .Jones?"
Nothing boss, but to tell de troof, cher
since | stole his chickens loses all confidence
in de man as soon as he looks me squar in de
face"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

What people want is confidence. 1t does
not look well for deacon to take an umbrella
to church and carry it into his pew, and hang
to it. What he should do is to leave the UNI
brella out IN the vestibule, with the supreme
confidence that a man has when he bets on
four aces. To see the prominent men of a
church carry their umbrellas INTO their pews
makes the ordinary sinner feel as though he
was suspected. If we can work up a senti
ment in favor of leaving umbrellas outside
we hope, before fall, to have a decent umbrel
la-Peck's UiIlcdukee Sun.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

Is called to the following list of names of per.
sons who were active in their support of LIN
coin in 1864, and who are now as enthusiatiCal.
ly supporting Hancock:
Chas. Francis Adams, Geo. W. Julian,
Benz. F. Butler, Ben. Gratz Brown
John W. Forney, Montgomery Blair
Gen. a. l.. Pearson, Jas. K. Dooltte,
Lyman Trumbull, Cassius VI. Clay.
David Davis, Senator Ross
John NJ. Palmer, Jos. S. Fowler,
o. Ii. Browning, George IIoadley.
Andrew G. Curtin, Gen. Siegel.
| Col. NJ W. Shurts, the nominee of the state
board OF equalization, is democrat of the
genuine stripe Being large property own
er, and first class business man, he will, if
elected, of which there can be but little doubt,
see to 1t that that the people of the seventh
congressional district pay no more than their
just proportion of state taxes. He did not
seek the nomination, but since it has been
given him, he will do his share of the work
The selection of Col. Shurts is highly satisiac.
tory to his numerous friend in this district
Toilet sign0L.
Almost every day we hear the cry Of the
solid SOUTH" ana the democratic south Is
made an argument against the national dem
OcraCy. In 1872 the following states were
solid for Grant and republicans did not
SANDER them for 1t: Alabama, Arkansas
Delaware, Florida, LOUISIANA, Missouri, Mis-.
sissippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Nir-
glnia and West Virginia. In 1876 Mr. Hayes
was willing TO be made president by southern
votes, even if in his necessities they had to be
stolen for his use.
In the last campaign speech which John
Sherman made, he had the exceeding bad
taste to sncer at Gen. Hancock as IA man fed
at the public expense" Gen. Hancock receives
salary from the government for certain ser.
vices; so does the Hon. John Sherman. The
chief difference between the cases Of the two
men is that Gen. Hancock holds the post that
gives him his dinners by virtue of honorable
and regular promotion, John Sherman owes
his to gang of scoundrels IN Louisiana,
whom he helped instigate to crime ar
York SIM.
The following Is the democratic vote north
and south, in the election of 1876:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

A negro, who was suspected Of surrepti.
tiously meddling with his neighbols fruit, be
ing caught IN u garden by moonlight, non.
plussed his dctectors by raising his eyes, clasp,
ing his hands and piously eXclalmIng Good
heaven dis darkey can't go nowhere to pray
any more without benz 'sturbcd."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

A young lady was speaking to friend who
had called upon her regarding trait charac.
teristlc Of her mother who always had good
word to say to every one. why" she said
81 believe If Satan were under discussion
mother would have a good word to say tor
him" Just then the mother entered and was
informed what the daughter had said, where
upon she quietly replied: We'll, my dear,
think we might all initiate Satans perse
veranCe."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

The minister stopped at house on the
South Side last week, and sought to improve
the time by giving an eightyear-old boy an
instructive lesson in morality. My boy"
said the minister, 81 have lived fortytve years
and have never used tobacco in any form, nor
told Il lie, nor uttered an oath, nor played tru.
ant, nor" "Gimminy crickets"' interrupted
the lad, yer amt had any fun at all have ye?"
OIL CitN Oerrick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

Artfui-Tramp 90 the rector: Your ser
mon was very much thought OF last night,
sir" Rector 0utcredD: Indeed, my 2an!
Pm very Glad if any attempt Of mine
Tramp: "Yes, sir hcarn a great many n
ialkin' ii It II the porch and was ,-y" n;u'
over to Ramsgate Yesterday, and IA at dew
off into the sen, and YOU haven't col an Cd at
you could give" Usual result 4,sch.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

Oar amt no use o tryln' to hide yer sins
under fine clos, fo de Lawd can see slick frou
broadcloth," said the Rev. James Deavan at
Kansas campmeeting, Dan Kirby, a well
dressed gambler, construed the words as a per-
the services
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

The harvest moon will soon be here. 1t Is
so called because young men who utilize 1t
for the purpose Of going out walking with
the girls are generally harvested.-Chtcago
Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25
POLITICAL MUTTERINGS.

The attention Of conservative republicans
Is called to the following list Of names of per
sons who were active in their support of LIN
coin in 1864, and who are now as enthusiatiCal-
lV SunnOrtinp Hancock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25
CLEAN PEOPLE

aouseKeepers Builders Painters remember that keep.
large Of pure Leads, Paints Os vArnishes Pains
Brushes, and lkads OF mstertsl for painting wnst
be undersold. y. GklG6h
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-25

Mars, pNrcrs nd InformatIon no.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
They found slavery and restored free

They found slavery and restored free
dom.
They abolished the wild cat" currency
of the States.
They gave the people the best secured
currency in the world.
They have saved the people from the
loss of millions of dollars each year in
broken bank bills.
They have saved the people millions
of dollars each year by making the cur
rcncy of equal value in every part Of the
country.
They have restored the credit of the
government.
They have reduced the interest bearing
debt of the nation s627, 537,l 1874.
They have reduced the annual interest
charges from Sl50,977, COZ to $40, $685.
9sl, saving of S7l,343,7l6 year.
They have maintai ned the national
faith and honor.
They passed the Resumption Act.
They defeated initiation and opposed
fiat money"
They made the grecnback worth 100
cents on the dollar.
They have fostcred American indus
tries.
They have protected American me-
chanics.
They have collected the public revenues
at less percentage OF cost than ever
before.
They have secured peace for the coun-
try at home and abroad.
They have handled the moneys of the
government at less percentage of loss
than ever before.
They have made the name American
respected in all quarters Of the world.
They have secured for the Union a
foremost place among the nations of the
earth.
And all this the Republicans have done
in the face of Democratic obstruction and
hostility.
Why should party with this record
be set aside to give place to a party that
opposed and resisted these measures every
step, and would, if possible, have defeat
ed every one of these Republican acts OF
wisdom, to which the country today owes
its unity and prosperity:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
THE BOOM.

The ''boom" is not all for Hancock,
after all. Here are few items from
our exchanges that tell how the tidal
wave" is sweeping:
Hon Z. A. Ferguson, OF Cincinnati,
one OF the ablest lawyers in Ohio and 4
lifelong member OF the Democratic party is
out for Garfield and Arthur.
Judge T.. A. orion, an old Wisconsin
banker, and prominent Democratic mana
ger, is out in u letter supporting the Chi
cago nominees.
The names of fifteen well-known Dem
ocrats In New Albany, Indiana, are pub
lshed as members Of the Garfield Club. 4
prominent Greenbacker In that city, who
was delegate to the National Greenback
Convention, has come out for Garfield.
We have already announced several
notable desertions from the Democratic
party, and 'still they come. Among the
latest Is A. II. Lamberton, OF Rochester,
New York. Mr. Lamberton was the Dem
ocratic candidate for Congress At the last
election.
The Wheeling, West Va, hteiiigen-
Ger, says that VIM. c. Castor, of Lancas-
ter, Ohio, known as "the silver tongued
CASTOR, title gained by his mastery
oratorial power, will take the stump for
Garfield aud Arthur. He is a popular law
yer, aud has been an active Democrat all
his life.
Mr.. \. h. Sawyer, OF Floraaa, former
ly OF Maine, reports to the National Com
mittee that the Republicans in that State
are more active than they have been be-
fore. and that they will be able TO carry it
for Garfield. In 1876 Mr.. Sawyer sympa-
thized with the Tilden Democracy, but
since that time he has had his eyes opened
to the purposes OF the Southern leaders.
The Democrats of Michigan are wor-
ried by the fact that ex-Gov. Austin Blair,
the ablest and most conspicuous of the
Liberals Of the State, has decided to throw
his great influence in favor OF Garfield and
Arthur. One OF their papers says that the
principal reason Of his changing at this
particular time is that he Is dissatisfied
With the work Of Democratic Congress.
Judge j. d. Platt of Warren, H., who
ass OF late years affiliated with the Demo-
criuc party, has written the following let
Ter 70 Hon. T. A. Orion, of Wisconsin, who
recently wrote letter denouncing his re-
nuocation OF Democracy: 81
ny DEAR Stn AND fRIR>p Let us shake on
1aInSs1 j, too. have decided TO support the
hePuoscan ticket Ny position heretofore
bias no, been wholly Democratic, but more OF
the independent order since Greeley's day, but
now 1Se the Republican side, and shall do
,, an can or The ticket. Glad to know you have
en Tue Uncertain element called Democracy
4 Sla lo.tn the ,rty representing the true
"moc'''. OF the day. Very truly,
i N D, .rr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
or Ne W YORK.

WAS Ir REVOLUTION OR JUSTICE =
II is easier oftentimes to make statements
than to prove them. For instance, the
Argus of Thursday reiterates charge
which has been unsuccessfully made be-
fore, that the Supreme Court last winter
by its edict accomplished revolution of
the State government. This statement
is remarkably reckless in the face of the
undeniable fact that the only revolution
was that previously made by the outgo-
ing State government itself in December,
when by its fiat it reversed the notorious
result of the State election by juggling a
Republican majority of SO in the Legs
lature into a minority of 26. The revo-
luton lies at the door of Garcelon and
Council with their aiders and abettors.
The Supreme Court simply stood on the
side of the people, of law and order. 1t
can be assailed for partisan purposes.
but the rightness of its two great decis-
ions can never be successfully attacked.
In our fall election we had full vote
and free ballot. The fair count we did
not get, and the State would have been
revolutionized in fact, but for the infiu-
ence of the courts decisions.-Portiand
Advertiser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
A PARA BILE.

In little log church in the State OF Virginia
some negroes had gathered to worship the
Lord
And after the service they had n class meeting.
That each for the Master might utter word.
Their leader eXhorted, and spoke OF the war.
fare
Which Christians shouId wage against error
Away;
And finished by asking the following question
(which way is your Inusket p'iniin' today3'
One after another they gave their experience;
some brothers were happy. some lukewarm
OF cold.
One saw his way clear 10 the portals OF glory,
Another had straycd like a lamb from the
fold.
Al last Brother BIrkis-a renegade member,
And Satau'- companion for many "A day
Arose. cleared his throat, though yIslbly
nervous.
lie folded his arms and proceeded 10 say
Dear brudder- and sisters. | once was "A Chris.
tian,
once Was as happy any one here.
III for &c church like hatllc.scarrcd soldier.
And stood by her banners when traitors
were near"
Hold on. dar." the leader c1citcdiy shorted;
please answer de question axed you. sly :
I've given you credit for all you III den. sir
Which way Is your musket p'intin today"
The Democrats talk OF the glory OF Hancock.
And boast OF the record OF English as well:
Then give them due honor; for Judas was
loyal
Till money was offered; he took II and fell.
would liken their boast TO the boast OF old
Barkis.
And then with the classlcadcr. honestly say ::
Hold on, dar, my brudder, dat Is Mt de ques-
ton;
Which way is their muskets p'in,in' today"
Shall men who are training with Brigadicr
Generals.
Who fought TO destroy our national flag,
And rise from their seats in the Forty.sixth
Congress,
To eulogize traitors like Davis or Bragg
shall men who bow down In Confederate
caucus.
And worship the masters they humbiy obey,
Shall they rule the nation by Washington
founded?
(which way is their mus kets a pfntin' today?'
The question. my friends. is OF vital import.
ance;
The nation Is waiting In anxious suspense;
Each voter can WELD political muskct,
Then WELD 1t, ask. in your country's defense,
The issue before us is clear and unclouded;
Shall the nation be ruled by the Blue or the
Gray!
l candidly ask. fellow soldier and voter.
(which way is your musket II p'intin' today"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17

always have the controlling influence in a
democratic Congress, and they never vote
for hard money.
They will vote for any infamous plan
to repudiate the nations obligations.
Every Southern democrat will vote to
abolish your national banking system,
the best banking system you ever had,
and for building on its ruins the old state
banking system.
Mr.. Frye concluded his speech with a
review of the prospects for carrying the
November presidential election. He said
the republicans would certainly carry
Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and
Ohio. and would give the democrats
hard rub in West Virginia, No. Carolina
and Florida, with probability of carry
ing those states.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
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priee.
Every Northern voter should read the book.
1, Interesting 70 the general reader,-oeing CON
pared TO Mrs.. "a. b sGowe's Uncle Tons CABIN :
for style I, Il Of value TO the student OF hisofy
by showing mistakes u The past. which must o
reetilsd in The future. II H. Invaluable 10 ever
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endorsed by leading souIherE newspapers hf II
accuracy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
FUSION WON'T WORK.

The Greenback State Convention did
not trade with the Democratic Conven-
ton, and the State committees cannot
trade away the people and make divis-
ion of the offices.
The people of each County and Con-
gressional district must make their nom-
nations in their own way, without any
dictation from State committees. What
ever the people do in their conventions,
committees and candidates must accept.
The State committees cannot make a
fusion electoral ticket. The Greenback
electoral ticket must be elected by the
people in State convention. On the
above line, the Greenback party will
march to the polls in solid phalanx. If
committees assume to step beyond that
line, there will be discord.
We want no political jockies-no trad
ing stock on our list. We want men like
the negro color sargent, who, when or
dered BY his colonel to bring his colors
back to the men, said: "Bring your men
up to the colors, kernal, desc colors neb-
Der 60 back"
The cowhide boots must now do the
work. The State committee is now tied
hand and foot, and can work with no
heart. They must now please the Bour-
bons or not work at all. The cause in
which the cowhide boots have tramped
the last five years is too dear to be sold
out by any dozen men. The cause is
more dear to them than Bourbons or
State committees, and they must 60 to
work speaking, distributing documents
and through local committees work up
their own section. Or better still, let two
or three active men, or even one, pass the
hat to pay the expenses of good and true
Greenback speakers. No Fusionists. hard
money Greenbackers, or men who want
Office more than success of our principles
are needed. The Greenback party can
win in the State of Maine this year, and
fire guns in every State in the Union
but it will not be done if The peon|annI1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
WHAT THE REPUBLICANS HAVE
DONE.
detroit Post


When the Republicans came into con-
troll of the government they were con-
fronted by an armed rebellion; the au-
thority of the nation was defed in nearly
one-half the Union; they were oppressed
by hostile and rebel government the
army and navy Of the Union were dis
persed; the arsenals were depleted; the
treasury was beggared; the credit Of the
government was destroyed, and all this
was the work of the Democratic party.
The Republican party proved equal to
the perilous situation.
They denounced Southern notification.
They declared secession impossible.
They affirmed the supremacy Of the
nation.
They called out the militia to sustain
the laws.
They raised enormous armies and ma.
vies to suppress the rebellion.
They encouraged enlistments.
They raised money to sustain the war.
They emancipatcd the slaves.
They armed the negroes.
They sustained and upheld President
Lincoln.
They conquered the rebellion.
They preserved the Union.
They were merciful to the captured
rebels.
They disbanded and restored the vast
army to peace footing.
They adopted the constitutional amend
ments, giving freedom, the franchise, and
civil rights to the slaves.
They cared for the soldiers and sailors
of the Union.
They cared for their widows and or
'phans. .A.
They found war and Restored So
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-08-17
tfrom the Boston Herald UnisPsndsnD
August 2, 1sSO.1

Whatever may be thought of
the political campaign else
where, every lover of good gov
ernment and common honesty
should hope for the defeat of
the unholy political combina-
ton in Maine, which brought
disgrace upon that reputable
State last year. We have heard
prominent Democrats express
the same sentiment, their dis
gust for the folly of the Garce-
lon crowd overcoming all party
feeling. If the people of Maine
do not rise up and rebukc the
political cut-throats whose in
famous record caused every
son of Maine to blush, we shall
lose our faith in natural law.