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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
The Armless NiOlinist.

There is a young man in Germany of the
name OF Hermann Unthan, without arms, who
Is sand to bc an admirable vlollnlst
He is the son of a poor village schoolmaster
at Sommertield, near Elbing The violin lies
upon a kind Of fOOtstool, which he himself dc.
signed The young violinist sits before it on
an ordinary chair. In tuning the instrument
he turns the screws with the toes of the right
foot, one of which also serves TO press the
strings, while he grasps the bow lightly and
tenderlv with the toes of the left foot. Gliding
over the four strings with soft touch, he pro
duces pure trill with his two toes as quickly,
and with as much precision as the best violin
list with two fingers. He can play an entire
line of chords in valse time, He has in his
power all the shades Of expression, from the
panlssimO to the modern forte
Hermann Unthan is no object of pity, but a
perfectly contented man. He is happy in the
thought that he has helped himself, and that
he has perfectly overcome the apparent help
lessness with which he came INTO the world
He does not feel the want OF arms, which he
never possessed. His legs are his arms, his feet
are his hands, his toes his fingers, and with
them he does all that other men do with arms
hands and fingers
He is a young man, full of life and eager lol
travel, and will probably go through the whole
world.
He is accompanied by two faithful attend
ants one OF whom manages all his business, as
the arrangements for his concerts, lodgings
and things of that kind. He is certain of the
success which he so highly deserves, not only
for his artistic skill, but for his excellent dis
position Ii is said that he transmits larg,
portion of his gains 10 Sommerield, for tht
sunnort of his parents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Another opportunity will be given to the citi-
zens of Ottawa to aid in sending relief to the
colored refugees of Kansas Surely the suffering
of our own country should be assisted as well as
that of foreign lands. If you have no cast-oh
clothing, give dollar, or even less will be ac
ceptable. Articles or money donated may be left
at the basement of the Baptist church next Tues
day afternoon from to 5 O'Clock, or before that
day Mt the store of Scott Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
ings The Minister Of the Interior was, how
ever, at the funeral Of N. Jules Favre, and ~


ever, at the funeral Of N. Jules Favre, and II
he had expressed wish that the interpolation
should not be discussed in his absence, he, the
speaker, would defer to his desire. M. Louis
Blanc laid on the table of the house propo-
siton in favor Of the plcnary amnesty, and de-
manded the declaration of urgency, which was
accordingly granted. After the discussion OF
a few topics of purely local interest, NJ. Jan
vier de la Notes Interpolation was postponed
until Saturday next. The sitting then termin'
ated at quarter past three.
A charitable fete, under the patronage of
Queen Isabella, is to GENE off at the Cont
mental Hotel on Friday, the Goth inst. There
will be concert and ball, The Marquis de
Mollns and the Marechale Canrobert figure
among the lady patronesses.
History has repeated the Duke of Clarence's
fate IN the person Of humble vendangeur. A
vineyard proprietor of the HauteGarronnc was
recently engaged in tasting his wine and COM
ing to a large vat of the last vintage, was
shocked at what he described rs its. fantastic
flavor" He accordingly allowed it to run oil
into other vessels, and proceeded to examine
the bottom of the receptacle, when to his hor
ror he discovered the body of his own work
man, who had mysteriously disappeared last
October. The comfortable piece of intelligence
is added that the authorities have forbidden
the sale of the wine, but the sequel is less sat
isfactory to brandy drinkers, who learn that
the above fluid, which has been undergoing
such unusual treatment since October last, will
be handed over to the dlstllers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
GEORGE M. LELAND.

VI tNUHCtTb
MA STEERS SAIE.- Notice Is hereby given thnt
MI liz virtue of decree made and entered OF record by
the Circuit of la Sale county state OF limos ~ e
January of said court A. u. lsS IN certain cnsr
wherein wam Wilson was complainant ana Bart"m , W.
Rarley Elizabeth Bagcy AonZo Ragcy Martha isagcy,
Louisa A. Mills John II. Mills, Thcodotla smith yuds3h
smith Lorenzo Bagley, Jennie Baglcy Melissa Murrll;
George Worrcll and bradford Balcy were defendants
SHALL ON Monday the first day of March A. D. lsSO ~ me
hour of one o'clock in the afternoon Of sad May nhtr r
sale nt thc south door of the County Court House III o
awa said county, at public auction ana VIII men se
10 the highest bidder the following described properly; o
ing the same ordered by said decree To be sold thar 20
say: The west half lot number eight and the west a
Of lot number Ave block number eleven in the OrEha
Town of Earlvle surveyed and plated July ~ So ny
John Gray County Surveyor of la sale county illhois
situated In the county of Ia Sale and state of ILLINOIS,
TERMS or SALE.-Cash. GEolt!'f. VI LflhNn,
Dated Feb. I, lSSl-3w Master III thahcerS'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

1t is narrated that would.be joker in a
mixed company remarked: Now, my friends,
l think Japan is the best place to live in the
world; understand that there are neither Jews
nor pigs there" A diminutive specimen, but
with an unmstakable Hebrew cast of counte
nance, replied; well, mine friend, | tell you
vat 1t is. Let's you and me 60 there and ex.
hibit ourselves, We could make our fortune,
l could represent the Jews and you will the
pig"
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1egpl.
RICHOLsON L SNOW,

a II
OF OLE JACOBSON, DgckAsEpii-
~ Notice hereby given, that the undersigned, Admins
tratrx OF the estate ole jacobson late Of the county OF
La Sale aud Of Illinois deceased win appear before te
County Court Of said county the third Monday being
10Th day) OF April 1850 the County Court House, IN QUA
WA in said county, when and where all persons having
claims demands against said estate are noilned 10 a'ehu
and present the same In writing for adjustment
JULIA JACOBSON,
6bii-9w AdministratrlX.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Frames. Chromos In Walnut Frames sS-Come and
my Stock OF Chromos whether you want 10 buy net Ii
PANEL AND OTHER PICTURES. Silk Transfers,
Scrap Book Pictures Before you buy Autograph Al
bum see my stock and prices Photograph Abums-Ihave
feet high and l2 feet long nearly fall of them. DC
SOAP FOR 6c; Ten CENT BOX OF BLEACHING. &c;
Large lOc Soap, for &c. Children's and Youths'
Books. Paper Covered Books. Board Covered Picture
and Story Books Cloth Bound Picture and Story Books.
Chatter Box Books, all prices cents TO $50. LARGE
STOCK OF FAMILY BIBLES. Perforated Board, all Va.
retes, lowest prices. large lot OF BLANK BOOKS.
direct from the manufacturer from 10 to IS cents per quire
Old stock Of Blank Books per below to close out
THESE GOODS H Hays be TPa sGy fRIck AT
have an immense stock and will sell them all very close
Please give me call and guarantee il will pay ysu.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
GEORGE M. LELAND,

NJ STEERS SAL .k..-NOticel is hereby given, that
wi by virtue oi decree made and entered OF record by
the Circuit Court Of la Sale county state of Illinois al me
January term Of said court A.p. 1881 IN certain caue h
pending In said court the cnnccy side thereof wherein
was defendant shall on Tuesday ninth day Of March
1850 At the hour of one O'Clock IN the afternoon OF
said day offer for sale at the south door OF the county
court house ottawa in said county AZ public auction
and will then sell the highest bidder the following de-
srbcd property being ordered by said decree 10
be sold that is To say: Lot number four in block thirty
seven In the city Of Ii sale in the county oi In sale ana
state OF Illinois. -.. =. ,>.,>
TERMS OF SAIE-Cnsh GEORGE VI. LELAND,
dated February : 1ssO -Iw Master in Chanccry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Scene: Sophomores room in Thaycr
(Soph, Just returning from town, Is struggling
with his Spanish. Enter serious Junior. Soph
LOO -"Well-hic-th is the blankest, mean.
est language I-hic-ever saw. And-of-all
the blanklty blank blank dictionaries this is
worst! hic-but guess the grammars worse
Haven't been able to find single word" (Ju.
Nor calmly points out that it is difficult to do
Spanish satisfactorily with German diction-
airy and Greek grammar. Exit Sophomore
tn he'd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
BUDGET OF FUN.

"Ah, Mr. Shuttle, glad to see you ut church
today" SAID the deacon. Excellent sermon on
Herod this afternoon" splendid" replied
Job. "Iow the reverend did put in the ticks,
wouldn't have been in IIerod's place for
CIV
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

NINAI. SE,T"II .E.NIE NT NOTICES.
TATE OF ,IoHN COCHRAN, pECEAsEp.-Notic u here
NV given 10 all persons interested in said estate that the I'M
dCrsgned Executors of the last will and testament OF SAID
John Cochran, deceased. will appear before INC 1ouh-
~ Court of the county of Ia Sale and state OF lllho-
al the County Court House IN Ottawa IN said county on
Of rendering an account OF their proceedings in the admins
traton of said estate for the final settlement.
Dated at Ottawa, this 9th day Of February lSs,
SAMUEL COCHRAN.
WILLIAM NJ. COCHRAN,
,rrv,r. y w SrorEsIYGFR Executors.
Clerk County Court. La Sale CO.. III. pp'-iW
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

4 dangerous and infectious disease anon
bees is reported from Italy. 1t is caused by
microscopic fungus, and spreads very rapidly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Call at Osman & Hapemau's and, see thos'
beautiful sea shells.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Bobby Newcomb is the delight Of the Bow.
cry variety theatres as a song and dance per,
former; but at the Saturday matinee at the
London, when he appeared with a white face
as the artist lover in farce, the boys could
not overlook the fact that their favorlte was
out of his line. In the course of the piece he
SAID to his sweetheart:
II am an artist
80, yes you are" cried boy in the gallery,
with intense sarcasm.
81 am an artist" the actor repeated.
soho! ha, ha." laughed the boy scornfully
"My youthful friend" said Newcomb facing
his tormentor smllingly, ana speaking in his
familiar negro accent, dat am a cruel thrust. y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

In certain college under Presbyterian aus
pices, not a hundred miles from New York, it
is a rule that the students shall attend church
at least once every Sunday, either IN the college
chapel or some church in town which they
shall designate and for non-attendance salts
factory reasons must be given. OF course on
Monday morning when, these reasons are
called for, much ingenuity and some fun are
brought out In one these interviews Prof.
L asked student, Mr.. C where did
you attend church yesterdays"
Mr.. c. replied, "The First church, sir"
The professor, looking IL little surprised,
said, Are you not aware Mr.. c., that there
was no service at the First Church yc>try-
day.
This was a poser, but was coolly met by, 81
mean, professor the first church | came TO-"
A general laugh followed, and somehow the
young gentleman was rescued.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-03-19

One Of the striking features OF the
times Il the contrast Of feeling pervad-
ing the atmosphere Of the two parties.
In Republican circles the strife Of con-
testing factions for leadership is wax
ING hotter and hotter every day, and
threatens breaches which nrlst newt
ably weaken the unity and efficiency
az the organization. In Pennsylyania
and New York the yoke Of autocrncy
Il chafing the necks of Independents
verv severely. A spirit Of resistance
to ring rule Is spreading among the rank
and file, and growing more and more
intense daily. The determination o.
the magnates to force Grant again into
the field against the recorded uttcrances
Of their party adverse to third term
il exciting feeling Of revolt, which, Il
Il does not betoken wide and open
rupture, must seriously impair fratcr-
nal feeling 50 essential TO success At
the next election. On the Democratic
side the drift everywhere IL toward
unity and harmony. Everything Tor
the cause, nothing for men," expresses
the true condition Of feeling and intent
II the present time. This has been
well evinced ut Washington ever since
Congress came together. The necessi-
" for harmony. and the disposition 70
sacrifice personal preferences Tor the
common good, are obliterating past dis
sensions and welding together all the
elements Of opposition to kepupiical
rule. The same phase was ncticeanie
in the deliberations and results Of ths
meeting OF the National Committee.
The selection Of Cincinnati for hold
ING the convention was triumph, 81
point gained, for ne man, or Tor IN
friends Of any particular candidate
Every where, New York perhaps ex
cepted, there seems to be determine
tion TO sink everything out Of sign
that binders hearty cooperation 70 rem
der threatened Imperialism an impossi
bility. Even there 1t must be seen,
not already felt. that the spirit OF FAC
ton must give way TO the universal 1e
sire for uniiioation OF opposltion =
Republican rule II the Empire State
70 WELD the influence in the councils
the party II has been heretofore accus
toned 70 exercise. In short. the ger
cral set Of the tide in the Republica
ranks is toward division and faction
discomfort. while on the other sid
everything Is tending to harmony an
unity. Thus the first condition Of Den
ocratic success Is almost assured. II
likewise q noticeable feature In Dem'
cratic circles that while = fierce coniii'
! i universally anticipated. courage an
: confidence are buoyant. This Is al
suspicious, especially In conncctis
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with the other feature 70 which atfsn-
tion has been called. In all the speeches
made 1t tho Democratic gathering In
this city Il was noticeable that, though
conviction Of the impending contest
between use ballot and the bayonet
challenges an extraordinary ed6r in
behalf Of free institutions. no doubt va
expressed or suggested = % its result
II this Is the state of things among
those prominent in shaping prepare
tions for campaign. there can be no
doubt that she great mass Of Democrats
will be found animated BY like spirit,
and on the day Of trial be prepared 70
respond for themselves with Demo
cratic ballot in their hands -Bossos
Pit
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In MANY regards the exodus investi-
cation. which has been going forward
Tor several weeks. and which Il still In
uro0ress, Il one OF the most important
that has been inaugurated since the
Democratic party obtained controi d
the House Of Representatives and CON-
menced the work Of unearthiEg the
scoundrelism OF Republican leaders.
Democrats. with scarcely an exception
and the Democratic press, almost uni
versally, denounced the exodus move
ment Is corruptly and cruelty partisan,
and that. from its inception 70 10
elimination every step through
out its entire progress, It was
manipulated and aided by . set
Of debased and villainous kepub-.
licans, who violated every principle OF
humanity, and by persistent lying in
duced hordes Of pauPer negroes 10
abandon their homes and locate in In
diana for purely partisan considera-
tons. Every allegation made BY Demo
Gratis, and BY the Democratic press Of
the country has been established by
Republican witnesses, black and white.
IS well as BY Democrats, until there V
now no controversy upon the subject
The black rascals who were the agents
Of white Republican desperadoes, have
been exposed. Their monstrous lies
and receptions have been set in order
before the country and have been
linked and welded to the nefarious Re
publican leaders, forming chain-gang
AZ scamps a. vile and as execrable
a. were ever sentenced to hard
labor In any Penitentiary In the
country. These black and white
knayes. Il has been incontrovertibly es.
tablished, lied about the condition o.
the negro in North Carolina. and with
equa, persistency and as knowingly
they lied about the demand for paupeI
negroes in Indiana In these REGARDS
thew never uttered truthful statement
They lied like devils, and for the mos
detestable Of motives. Disregardint
the welfare of the negro, they entices
him away from home and friends, =
steal his vote, and disregarding TIT
welfare Of white men IN Indiana, the,
imported pauper negroes to steal ava,
his subsistence and to break down 81
political influence. To accomplish TIL
thew were willing to visit upon the ne
gro untold sufferings. and to add TO tn
, precariousness Of the white man
means for obtaining livelihood Sue
facts have been established by irrefrae
ible testimony. White men see 1t, an
even the deluded negroes are exPel
riencing the damnable enormity OF u
crime committed by white and blac
{ rascals, who plotted for their votes
the cost, in hundreds Of instances,
. their lives. The investigation h;
. effectually exploded the Republics,
lies about the negro oppression IN a
! South. II has corrected public sent
q ment and is well calculated TO large
e do away with the influence OF blood
l. shirt harrangues in the future. SO i
the Democrats have great cause I
4 graduation. Even Window and Bla
!. see distinctly that the whole exod'
/. movement is damaging to the Repub
! can party. and that the leaders OF tht
n party have been guilty Of an outra
which can neither be modified,
= planned nor extenuated. --IndsGnapo
Sentinel.
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lenses will include some twenty outlying
forts.
An Austrian jew. named Julius
Blum, has been raised 10 the rank Of
a Pacha and Assistant Secretary 81
State by the Khedive Of Egypt II Is
said that no other Israelite since the
time Of Joseph Of old has reached such
emincnce in the land Of the Pharaohs.
Lord Wentworth, the Englishman
whom Miss Dudu Fletcher Is not going
10 marry. lives in a new house Of Queen
Anne architecture on the Thames en-
bankment in Chelsea. He Is reported
to be no great match As regards charms
Of mind and temper.
Prince Lobanoff, the new Russian
ambassador. who has just reached Lon
don. and whose style Of living Is OF
barbaric splendor. Is not as rich as he
was some wears since, but Is still mag
nificent. The horse he rides - shod
with silver, but this il not vulgar display,
but from a conviction slat silver u the
best adapted for the purpose.
-Mademoiselle Alice Ne Gilberton de
Breuilles, young lady Of distinguished
family, has Just fallen victim 10 her
love ii Of mountain climbing. She re-
solved, without guide, TO ascend the
Pic du Larmont, in the Pyrenees- She
had mounted some distance when her
foot slipped and she fell into the abyss
below
The Peoples Entertainment Society
has taken root in England. 1t began
at the instance Of a Mr.. Bethune, BY
inviting few people to spend an even
ing in Lambeth district Of London
schoolroom. The charges for admission
are from two 10 twelve cents. The room
lights, and pianoforte are the only ex
pense, the music being given gratis b.
noblemen, gentlemen, and ladies' Thes
entertainments are becoming YER
popular.
The Russian police attach immens
, Importance 10 the discovery Of the secre
!, printing press in st. Petersburg Tn
! detectives who made the descent eac
received grant Of 1900 roubles, an
the Captain Of the Police, who was pre-
ent in person on the occasion, has bee
! promoted to the grade Of Lieutenant
General.
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ITEITs OF INTEREST.



John Brougham viii. on the 9th q
Nav. be seventy years old and DC WI
have completed his fiftieth year upon the
stage.
-Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan have
returned to London They promise 70
be back in New York in the fall with
new opera.
-Bvron's Bible, some locks OF his
hair. his writing-desk, and divers gar
ments and other personal belongings,
have Just been sold at auction IN Lon
don.
John Is. Cough, the temperance
lecturer. Is a bookbinder by trade. He
i 4 man of moods, very sensitive and
modest; either very happy, full OF fun,
or respondent and sad.
Theodore Thomas has resigned his
position as Musical Director OF the Gin
cinnati College Of Music. on the ground,
a. stated by him, that the Directors re-
fused 70 agree 10 certain reforms that he
deemed essential 10 the welfare Of the
institution.
Mr.. Longfellow il said TO write
easily but very slowly, weighing every
word before jotting il down in lead pen
Gil. There is hardly an erasure in HI
manuscript, but when bis work returns
10 him in proof hardly any thing Of II
original form is left. II is asserted tina
1.-The Divine Tragedy" was rewritten
after the most Of il was in type
Mr.. BARLEY Campbell said to a re
porter Of the Boston 7rarciicr the othe
day: .My profits last week were 1920
from five different companies. NJ
progress for the past nine years ha
been through a purgatorial existence
and IL have reached the heaven OF sue
cess think l have fairly earned II, an
any one who wants to get II at the sam
price has my sympathy
Count de Lesseps is man Of mit
die stature, with white hair and era
moustache. piercing hazel eyes. whic
have an extremely kind expression
black eyebrows and ruddy- health
face. In conversation NJ. de Lesseps
frank and eloquent and kind 70 r
markable degree His manner Il enc
getic, and his "a years and gray ba
are obliterated in his vigorous dlcus
and demonstratiye gestures