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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
A Dynamite Machine ,

The city of Montreal was thrown INTO fer
ment on Sunday by the discovery of one OF
| O'Donnovan Rossas dynamite machines in
the rear of the court house in that city. 1t was
found by police officer, who took it to the
central station, being wholly unaware of the
character Of the box. II was recognized by
Officer Clark, formerly of the royal artillery,
who, on closer examination, found that it still
had some four hours to run before it would
explode, ana stopped the machinery. 1t con.
tanned about SIX pounds of dynamite, and in
few hours would have reduced the court
house and city hall to q heap of ruins.
The occurrence, taken in connection with
the recent attempt to fire the office lot the
Evening Post and the Albion hotel, has Great.
ed much CONSERVATION. On Thursday evening
the incendiary set fire to the rubbish IN the
press.room of the Post Office, and rendered the
publication of the paper on election day an
impossibility, without the assistance of a
morning paper. The placing CT the internal
machine near the court house Is generally
thought to be the work of O'DonnOvan Rosa s
myrmldons. The president of the local land
league was defeated on Friday in the contest
for the representation of the Western division
of Montreal IN the local legislature, and that
fact may have some connection with the out
rage.
The excitement was renewed on Tuesday
by the discovery that on Monday night anoth,
er Internal machine had been placed at the
same spot where the first was found. The on,
ly reason why this last one failed to explode
was that the dynamite was frozen, and when
the powder charge went off failed to ignite
The court house upon which these hellish at
tempts are being made, cost 100000, and Is
one of the principle buildings Of the city. Be
sides, its destruction by dynamite could not
fail to involve more or less loss OF human
life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
THE SUN.
NEW YORK, 1882.

THE Sun for 1852 will make its fifteenth annual revolution
under the present management shining always for ALL
big and little, mean and gracious. contented and unhappy
Republican and Democratic, depraved and viruous ntei-
gent and Obuse TIM SUNS light is for mankind and wo.
mankind of every Sort but its genial warmth is for
good whilc II pOurs hot discomfort the bering bac
of the persisently wicked.
THE Sun Of 1868 newspaper of Kind. 1t dis
cardcu many of the FORMS and multitude of the superu.
words and phrases of ancient Journalism undertook
report In fresh suCcinct unconventional way all the
of the world, emitting of human interest and
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Independence The success OF this experiment the
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
APPALLING Tragedy Near PIlisburs.

At place called Cut Rock, on the Pitts
burg & Lake Erie railroad, about seven miles
below Pittsburg, large body of men, work.
ing on the railroad, boarded in large tempo
Tary wooden structure, owned by Mark Joyce,
the contractor, and under the management OF
boarding house keeper named McCune. II
had board roof with very steep pitch, and
formed the loft in which the laborers were
huddled for the night. In the lower story was
tue dining room, and at one end of the build
ing was the kitchen. The stairs leading to the
loft were little better than a ladder and were
located just at the side OF the door leading
from dining room TO kitchen. In the lofts
hunks were arranged, but the only light which
penetrated was through two openings without
glass, but which were closed at night with
sliding doors, so as to keep out the chill night
air. In this dark loft some forty.three men
were supposed TO have slept that night-ai
least tina, number were at supper that evening
and none were reported away when the hour
for retiring came
Between three and tour O'Clock on Saturday
morning, the boarding house keeper arose and
kindled fire IN the kitchen stove. lie left @
lighted lamp on table near the door leading
into the dining room, and went to arouse his
wife aud servant girls While he was gone
the explosion occurred, and IN an instant the
dining room was filled with flames. Mr.
McCune succeeded in escaping with his wife
and girls, but conld no. do more than 10 call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The late census of Japan shows total pop
uation Of very near 36OO0,OOO The Nikado
and his family are shown at the head of the
statistics as twenty men and seventeen women
Ycddo, Of the vaslness of which the old &c
ographies used to tell such tales, contains only
957l2l inhabitants. Kioto approaches II
closely with S22 09S and Ozaka comes mex,
with S3,GGS Males are more numerous than
females in proportion of % per l,000-that is,
there are ,028 men for every 1000 women.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

There ar young women with sufficient nerve
to say no under the most trying circumstances.
AT Benton, Holmes county, Ohio, last week Miss
Lille Atkinson stood with Isssc Spelman in the
presence OF the minister AMI house full OF
guests to be married. Wher Il came her turn
she answered mo. no. with great esrnestness,
aud further proceedings were Impossible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

According 10 all accounts the chlnch bug is
becoming a better traveller every year. At one
time 1t was considered safe to plant field of
corn within twenty rods of field of spring
wheat, as the bugs would not walk from one
to the other. But during the present season
they have been known to foot 1t" at least half
mile.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

skeptical hearcr once said to a Baptist min
lister; How do you reconcile the teachings OF
the Bible with the latest conclusions Of science "
81 haven't seen this mornings EApers," nalvely
replied the minister; what are the latest con
illusions OF modern sciencefn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The venerable Arthur Bryant, of Princeton,
states that the general destruction of the ever
greens in the west is due to the prevalence Of
coal smoke in the air. He says that this smoke
hos destroyed them not only in towns but
along the lines OF railroads where coal is used
nc fupl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
Astonishing thu World.

For perfect renovation of exhausted and en-
fecbled constitutions, female weakness and gen.
eral decline, nothing so surely and speedily pro
duces a permanent cure as does Electric Bitters.
Their wonderful cures are astonishing the world
For Kidney and Urinary Complaints they are a
perfect specific. Do not give up in despair, for
Electric Bitters will positively cure, and tina,
where everything else fails. Sold by L. I.
Griggs at fifty cents bottle. 90
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Last Saturday some young men out cunning
near Lexington, Mich, f'and in pine thicket
covered with leaves, the body of cattle dealer
named Phillips, whose home is at Allerton
Iowa.
The skull was crushed, the teeth were
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
Banks
Exchange on Chicago and New Yor

Exchange on Chicago and New York
And all the principal cities east and wes
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Exohang. on England. Ireland. Scotland and all I'm
portan psns In Continental Europe drawn In 10 suit
purchasers,
u. =. Revenue Stamps Of ali demon Nations con
stantly on hand and Cor sale
United States Bonds, Local Securities, Gold AND
Silver bought and sold.
Banking hours from A. NJ. TO p
Jan. II, 1873 G.. L. LINDLEY, Assist. Cashier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

An examination Of the delta OF the Mlssis-
slppl shows that, for Il distance of about three
hundred miles of this deposit, there are buried
forests of large trees, one over the other, with
lnterspaccs of sand Ten distinct forest
growths Of this nature have been observed,
which must have succeeded one another.
These trees are the bald cypress OF the South
ern states. Some have been observed over %
feet in diameter, and ore contained 300 an
nual rings. In some instances, too these huge
trees have grown over the stumps OF others
equally large. From these facts biologists
have assumed the antiquity Of each forest
growth at ten thousand years, or one hundred
thousand for the whole. This estimate, how
ever, would not include the interval of time
which doubtless was very considerable-that
elapsed between the ending of one OF these
vast and wonderful forests and the beginning
Of another.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Judge Laughlin of the ST. Louis Criminal
Court has astOnished the bar and newspapers
of that city 10y ruling ~ follows in murder
Trial: "lf ilatch gave Reilly reasonable cause
70 believe that he was going to Kill him, Rel.
ly, in law, was justified IN hunting him up
aud killing him, because the lUw does not re-
qurc that a man snail wait, for his opponent
might meet him on the street with a double
barcllcd shotgun II Was at first thought
the Judge had not said exactly what he IN.
tended TO- or that he had been Incorrectly re-,
ported, but in an interview he repeated the
language: "Chls doctrine Is SIMPLY una'sail.
able" be SAID the opposite would subject
any man to the assas,ins deadly bullet or dag
ger, and IN every case gives TO the latter the
commanding advantage The G(odd- Demo'
crdt gives the contrary views of number OF
Judges and lawyers; hut, in the meantime, the
prisoner in the case las prohled by gaining AN
aCQulttal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Composed Of powerful drugs 90 compounded
as 10 produce almost miraculous cures is the his
] tory OF Kendall's SPAWN Cure See adyt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
The Farm Department

of the WEEBLr HERALD gives the latest well the most
practical suggestions and discoveries relating the duties
of the farmer hints far raising ATrG H. POULTRY GRAtSs
TREES. VEGETABLES, &C. &C. with suggestions for keep
ny buildings and farming utensils repair This is sup
plelnened by weedited department, widely copied un.
,,,h
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Exchange Chicago New York. and all the princlps
cities Of the United States, bought and sold
Exchange England, ireland, Scotland and Cont
neutal Europe drawn in sums 10 suit.
United States Bonds, Gold and Silver bought
aud sOid.
our facilities are such that we offer Inducements
CUSTOMERS shall eDdeavors 10 give satiss
ton % those entrusfine NJ with their business.
OF. is'is.s JOHN Y. NASH. Cashier
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

rheumatism is the most terrible disease that
has ever afflicted humanity, yet INSTANTLY yields
to the powerful drugs that Kendalrs SPAWN
Cure Is composed of. Read adyt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
The Home,

giving recipes for practical Dishes hints making clothing
and for keeping up with the latest fashions the lowest
price Every item Of cooking economy suggested in this
department practically tested by experts before puhica
ton Letters from Paris and London correspondents
on the very latest fashions The Home Department of the
WEEKLY HERALD will save the housewife than one
hundred times the price of the paper The interests of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
Skilled Labor

are looked after and everything relating mechanics and
labor saving carefully recorded There page devoted
to all the latest phases Of the business markets Crops
chandsc &C. &c valuable feature Is found In the .pe-
Clsy reported prices and conditions of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
New York WEEKLY HERALD.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
The Produce Market.

SPORTING NEWS at home and abroad. together with a
STORY every week, SERMON by some eminent divine
LITERARY, MUSICAL DRAMATIC, PERSONAL and SEA
NOTES There is paper in the world which contains
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-02
" With my Might"

"Leaf after leaf already torn from the
calendar Of 1884," said thoughtful person,
" and must do it with might" That per-
son, If life is spared, will achieve great
years work not with his hands alone, but
with his brain. Resolution, a bright idea
of the worth of year, an iron vigor against
leaks and wastes Of time, clear conscience
these have brought temporal and spiritual
salvation to more human beings than your
arithmetic can compute. All manner of
learning coming to you by an instantaneous
inspiration, wealth pouring itself into your
idle hands, fame coming to you which you
have never earned-all this would be a
curse rather than a blessing. The great,
the good, the useful of this world are never
made in this way. Watching the leaves
torn day by day from the calendar, the
voice of the soul continually whispering to
itself, " l must do with my might" a con-
science void of offence toward God and
man-these are simple conditions for the
divinest achievements wrought in the world.
There are thousands of imbecile men and
women who are worthless to society and To
themselves, because they do not heed these
conditions. They drift with the currents
without energy to strike out course for
themselves. They never hang up a calen-
| uhr, Ut Keep tuo iuu VI 0uo udyo' ihoJ w
what they are forced to do, and complain
of that They are ignoble souls, and the
year would seem to be better without them
They demonstrate the truth Of that rough
saying, "An idle brain is the DEVILS work
shop" and many of them become the mis-
chief-makers of mankind. John Foster re
lates the story of man who had wasted Q
fortune with evil associates, and one da,
went out to put an end to his life. He wan
dered almost unconsciously till he came Il
the brow of a hill overlooking his former
estates. He sat down there and though
for hours. He formed the plan to regaiI
his property, and he began instantly. HI
walked hastily forward, determined to d.
the first thing that came to hand, howeve
despicable, and not spend cent if it coul'
be avoided. He first encountered heap o
Goals on the pavement, and offered to pu
them in, for which he received trihe; an'
} from this beginning he went on, and died
rich man. "With my might F" The yea
is rapidly running on. Watch your caler
dar. If your purpose is not formed, forr
and execute it, at the same time seeking
divine help in those lines OF honest endesvo
{ where divine help is sure to follow. N
man or woman has a right to waste an houl
Time is the priceless possession given to a
alike. Up and be doing with all you
might, and success is before you.-Golde
RUDE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-02
Hardy Pears.

The Onondaga, Clapp's Favorite, st. CHS
lain and Flemish Beauty pears seem to
stand the climate of Orleans county very
we'll. Fine specimens of the fruit Of the lat
ter variety were produced this season in Iras-
burgh, upon a tree on the premises of Mr..
Clark Bailey, which yielded about two bush.
els. Some of these weighed half pound
each, and were well colored. Irasburgh is
an inland town, having no advantage from
the neighborhood of body of water, and
is probably as cold a town as any in the
state. We have heard of others equally sue
cessful, and are ourself now engaged in
propagating young trees (none for sale) from
native Seeding pear tree twenty-five years
old, which stands in bleak northwestern
exposure upon the side of the highest hill in
the town of Derby, perfectly sound and
thrifty, and producing large crops Of medium
sized pears of the highest dessert quality
Prof. Budd of the Iowa Agricultural College
also promises us cions from a lot of Russian
pears recently imported by him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-02
Beautiful Extract.

Go to the grave of buried love,
and mediate there settle thy account with
thy conscience for every past benefit unre-
Quilted, every past endearment unregarded,
of that departed being, who can never, never
return, to be soothed by thy contrition. If
thou art husband, and hast ever caused
that fond bosom that ventured its whole
happiness in thy arms, to doubt one moment
of thy kindness or thy truth; if thou hast
ever wronged in thought, in word or deed,
the spirit that generously confided in thee ;
if thou hast ever given one unremitted pang
to that true heart which now lies cold and
still beneath thy feet, then be sure that every
unkind look, every ungracious word, every
ungentle action, will come thronging back
upon thy memory, and knocking dolefully
at thy soul. Then be sure that thou wilt
lie down sorrowing and repentant at the
grave and utter the unheard groan, and pour
the unavailing tear; more deep, more bit
ter, because unavailing. Then weave thy
chapet of flowers, and strew the beauties of
nature about the grave; console thy broken
spirit, it thou canst, with those tender but
futile tributes of regret, but take warning
by the bitterness of this thy contrite afflc
tion over the dead, and be more faithful and
affectionate in thy duties to the living
| IrpinO
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-02
Milk-Pans.

Pans used for stewing fruit, or such as
are rusty or rough, or have leaks stopped
with pieces of cloth drawn through the
holes, should never be used for milk. Milk
pans should first have the sour milk washed
from them with cold or cool water, then be
put through good hot suds, then scalded
with an abundance of boiling water and
wiped with clean towel. Many set their
tins in the sunshine TO scald, but they had
better be put through boiling water first ;
then they can be wiped, or turned in the sun
shine to drain and dry, as one finds most
convenient. Churn, cream-jars butter-bowl
and ladle should be treated the same as pans
One cannot be too particular in the washing
and scalding of any wooden dish or utensil
used for milk, butter or cream. Milk-pails
and strainers, unless allowed to stand toe
long, may be washed in one clear water
wiped and put away.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-02
"who sweeps a room unto his laws,
Makes that and the action fine,"

A large family exacts much labor, and
indeed the converse cannot be said of a
small one. With early and late hours march
continuous demands. Into Mondays dawn,
into Saturdays twilight, press constant
needs. And how shall these needs be met
| answer by easy service. First in the week
comes The great wash, into which usually go
strong arms and a willing heart
Monday,-'tis a practical, it's pictur-
esque day. All children, who have been
children, know the beauty of the soap-bub-
bles that froth and mount and show rain
bows in their little spheres. After the first
wash, how the linen and cotton pop up into
snowy pillows in the great boiler They
mount one side, then the other, aud are
continually thrust back by Bridget's re-
! morseless stick. If the sky be clear and the
wind blow, what a delight to see sheets flap
on the line, like sails of ship, to watch
blue and red pinafores brighten in the sun
shine and to count the stockings all in a
row. Artists have copied the laughing wash
erwoman at her tub. One among them has
painted scene full of meaning, though its
features are few. A brown path winds
through little green. An old woman
bends over the grass on which she has
her few garments TO bleach. We like to
look at this semblance of the real thing.
Is it not because we like the thing itself
Surely, Monday is not always a day OF
drudgery. By evening all who have rubbed
and hung out to the breeze, all who have
helped to tighten toll, have earned sweet
repose. All are happy in this remembrance,
if-if it be only the memory OF cheerful
mind.
Ironing day follows close and Bridget
is to be aided again, for many the aprons
and collars and cuffs to be pressed, and
either Mrs. or Miss will help with the din
ner. This is not without its crosses. Some
outside instruction or pleasure is deferred,
perhaps lost, in preparation of the noon
meal. But if on this depend comfort to the
family, is not, with the very disappoint-
ment, greater pleasure, higher instruc-
ton, insured ? When eyes grow heated
and cheeks burn above the range, impatience
is ready to bound in, and ride good nature
to the ground. Ii he succeed, at that mo.
ment cooking becomes a " servile occupa-
tion." We do not picture the young French
girl shelling beans less beautiful than Ma
dame Roland receiving guests in apartments