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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20
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feet healthy All can enjoy these advantages by
using Electric Btters. Impure blood, and all
disease OF the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Urinary Organs, are speedily cured. For ner.
vousness AMI all attendant ailments they are a
never. falling remedy, and positively cure where
all others fail. Try the Electric Bitters and he
convinced OF their wonderful merits. For sale
by +. Y. Grigg's at fifty cents a bottle. O
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20

THE LATE JUSTICE CIIFFORD.-Nathan
Clifford was born in Rumney, New Hamp.
shire, August IL, 1903, and removed to Maine
at the age of "a He was elected to congress
in 1888 and reelected two years later. He was
attorney general in the cabinet of President
Polk from October II, 1916, to June, 1913, fol-
lowin. which he was for some time minister
to Mexico In 1853 President Buchanan ap.
pointed HIM an associate Justice Of the United
States Supreme Court, and rs such he offici.
ated until few months ago when he was com
pletely incapacltated by disease. Justice Cliff
fords political career occurred so long ago
that it has been almost forgotten. His judi
cial career will be remembered chiefly for its
politlca, bearing. He was an able and upright
judge-Ohe whose integrity and conscientious
ness was never questioned, though those who
differed with him were apt TO think that his
views were rather narrow. He was an old.
fashioned democrat, and from first to last he
adhered 10 that strict construction of the con-
stltutlon which he had learned in early lite to
regard as the true one. He decided uniform.
ly against federal election laws, legal tender
laws, and all other legislation which en-.
croached, according to the old Jeffersonian
idea, upon the rights of the states, or asserting
rights not granted to either the state or the
general government. He was a member of
the electoral commission of 1877.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20
Pm 8ICiAN 8 I.
nR. j. &. RYBCRN, Ottawa, III. Office IN the
~ Opera House Block In office day and night ianl27s

nR. r.. NJ. NIoARrH UF, Ottawa, Ill. ONCE
- in the Opera House Block open from O'Clock A
to o'clock Residence Benton street. south Of III
nois Avenue. jan2276
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20

1t is charged against the starroute contract
ors in New Mexico, Arizona, and other remote
regions, that they had been In the habit of
sendlnz out lot OF WORKOUT horses and brok-
endown stages, which were destroyed by real
or bogus Indians in the pay of the frauds"
Bills we're then sent IN to the government aud
we're for valuable horses killed and new stages.
A remarkably large number Of them were
s,rorn ntIv Maid ~. ~.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20
What ws do not know about Malaria.

President Chadbourne, of Williams College,
is an expert In chemistry, especially In Its re-
lation 10 health. Malaria has lately appear cd
In Western Massachusetts, and its cause has
been attributed to the mill ponds reservoirs,
and drains OF manufacturing industries. One
company was indicted for maintaining nui
sance in the form of sewer which polluted
a river. DR.. Chaibourne was asked to throw
all the light possible upon the subject" He
says IN reply that he used to teach without
msgiving that the malarial poison producing
intermittent fever was the result OF vegetable
decomposition, especially the decomposition
caused by stirring soils rich in organic mate.
rails and exposing them to heat and moisture.
He now thinks he was wrong, and that very
little was known on the subject. We do not
know" he frankly admits, whether the mi.
asm is an inorganic gas, or cryptogamic or
ganism. Nor have we yet learned what the
specific conditions are that secure the prodnc-
ton of the miasm, nor the means of its dis
,ribution. We have some facts and plausible
theories on all these points, but no theory that
| have heard of which acCords with all the
facts now known. The malaria abounds in
wet and dry places, in valleys and on noun
tains. 1t appears in places where 1t has before
been unknown, without any change of condi-
ton that can be seen" DR.. Chadbourne is
convinced that moisture has nothing to do
with it, because malaria abounds in the drycst
and cleanest parts of the Rocky Mountains;
and, while he discards the old theories, he
says that he has no new ones to oiler
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20

III M. GODFRET, Nj. D., l. r C. s: Edln
ii. burg Office, In Armour's new building on Madison
street. Residence, II Webster street. aug1T7
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20
R,okien's Arpica Sslve.

The Bgsr SALvE in the world foi Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever sores, letter,
Chapped Haads, Chilblans, Corns, and all SKIN
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. It's guar
aptsed 10 give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price IS cents per box. For sale BY &.
" Griygs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-08-20

nI2. M. ZENDER, Homeopathic Physician, OF.
~ tawa ILL., Offers his services TO the friends of the o
mPopathc system In Ottawa in all branches of his profes
sion Particular attention give NE treatment VI women
and children. Office in Glover Cooks Block. febl6
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06
A supplemental Court.

The Missouri lawyers appear to have
decided on a scheme to relieve the su-
preme court of it's excessive burden OF
business without the protracted debate
one might have expected from profes-
sion given to talking and speaking.
The Kansas City convention recon-
mend a special juridicial commission OF
three persons;to act as supplemental
court. The three commissioners are to
be appointed by the Governor, with
the consent of the Legislature; they are
to take such cases as the Supreme
Court may allot them; and their decis-
ions written up and adopted by the
Supreme Court, are to have the same
force as the decisions of the Supreme
Court itself. The commissioners are to
hold office for five years, receive salary
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

paid to the Supreme Judges, and are to
sit and try cases at Jefferson City.
The proposition contains a provision
for reviving the commission after the
expiration of five years, whenever the
accumulation of business on the courts
docket shall render it necessary. Ifthe
Legislature at its approaching session
adopt the proposition, we shall shortly
have virtually two supreme courts at
work clearing away the docket. Tho
scheme has the merit of simplicity. 1t
is not cumbrous nor expensive, and
will, we presume, serve the purpose
quite as well as more complicated
system; and as there is practical una
ninnity among the lawyers in support
of it, the Legislature will probably
adopt it.-RepubLicdn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The winter comet though little tar
dy, having, possibly, been delayed in
the wild regions of interstaller space,
has arrived within the better regulated
dominions of the sun. It was signalled
on the night of the 21st ult., by all En-
glish astronomer, in the constellation
Aries. 1t cannot yet be teld whether
this is regular visitor, or one of those
travellers which, journeying from star
to star, now and then pay their respects
at the court of the sun, and startle the
dwellers on this little planet by the
golden splendor of their trains, brought
apparently, from the Orient of the uni
verse. The astronomers will indeed be
wise men when they are able to draw
from such q wanderer the tale of his
travels.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

"Obsliskw said I. ~ saw the obe
lisk day before yesterday In New York
They've got it as far as the trestlework
You're humorist, not an obelisk."
Mark Twain Immediately ascended
the box again, while his features ono,
more assumed their stony look. "Yor
have been imposed upon" heremark
ell with great dignity. ''That thing In
New York is bogus. 1t is practica
joke of Gorringe's. 1t is Cardiff 81
ant of an Obelisk, composite, plaster
fraud concocted on the voyage over
and palmed off on an unsuspectine
community. The real obelisk was
shipped to Hartford by Freight Mum
bsr q, New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad. You behold 1t at
this identical moment"
1 took off my hat. This seemed tc
please him a good deal.
"Cxcuse me" he went on, ''ifI am
trifie touchy on this subject. Every
monolith is naturally sensitive when
his authenticity is called in question
Don't appear stiff and hard enough to
satisfy the most skeptical?"
"You look stiff and hard enough"
said I, "but where are your hiero.
glyphics? That's the test Of true OBJ.
elisk-the hieroglyphics."
"Just what expected" he returned
with some show of feeling. "There
don't appear to be any hieroglyphics,
perhaps you think. Singular. but I'D
noticed the fact myself, and it's given
me considerable contern. D-n those
hieroglyphics" he continued getting
excited. 81 don't know what to make
oft. Sometimes think Gorringe took
em AMI pIastere,; 'em onto his sham
shaft. Then think Marshall Jewell't
stolen 'em for telegraphic cipher
Then again I surmise that they've
merely struck in, and will blossom out
again as soon as Ihave got acclimated
But you'll allow that it's putting re-
spectacle Egyptian antiquity ut dis
advantage to steal his hieroglyphics
Any fool can come along and say
You're no obelisk; where the d-lars
your hieroglyphics?'"
turned sadly away from this exam
pie of selfdeception. Iknew 1t was nc
use to reason with him. Happily
these attacks do not last as rule more
than ten days or q fortnight, and the
friends of the clever humorist have nc
cause for serious anxiety on his &C
count.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06
s Gle tie 8 i.

INDIAN CHAPTER, No. II, r. A., meets on
Oa the Fret and Third Tuesdays in every month,
Ut o. clock r. NJ, in the Masonic Hall IroDton
STAR OF THE WEST LoDGE No 133. A. & A.
II. meets in Masonic Hall. Ironton. on the Satur-
day Of or preceding the full moon in each month
Mosaic LoDGE No. 351, A F & A NJ, meets
In the Masonic Hall, Cross Roads, on the Satur-
day Of or preceding the full moon in each month
1RoNroN ENGAMpMENT No, 80 .. U. F..
meets in the Odd-Fellows' Hall. Ironton. on the
First and Third Thursdays of every month.
1ROg Lopez No. 107 o. o F. meets every
Monday evening, at its Hall, in Ironton.
PA1BH LoDGE No $50, 10 O.F., meets every
Thursday evening, in Masonic Hail. Cross Roads
IROyToN LODGE No. g. l. o. &. T.. meets ev
ssy Friday evening at its Hall, Ironton
kNIGHTs OF HONOR -Vall-v LOdge, No
1910, X. of H., Ironton; regular meetings Wednes.
day evenings, Oct. 9Th anil Goth, Nov. Sd and 17tt
aDl Dec. LIST. 18th and 29rh Z. Il. PECK, d.
J. ". WILKINsoN, Reporter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Corn ia selling at fifty cents bushsl
in Reynolds county.
It is said that stone coal exists IN
large quantities near Morley.
Draining the low lands in the South
ern counties 10 being agitated.
Another rich lead deposit has been
struck in Washington county.
The annual expense Of Butler county
in supporting paupers 10 SS57.9O.
A Stotldard county man recently got
seven coons out Of one hollow tree.
The st. Joe Lead Company made
9, 800 pigs of lead in two days, recently.
Cape Girardeau county has paid out
over $40, 900 for bridges during the past
year.
The property Of the Old Mines Lead
Company, in Washington county, Is to
be sold.
Two per cent more wheat has been
sown in Washington county this year
than last.
1t is said that moro cotton will be
planted in Stoddard county the coming
season than ever before.
The Cape County Mills, at jackson,
are now in telephOnic communication
with the rest of the world.
Wheat in Cape Girardeau county
looks psssably well, and an average
number of acres was sown.
Eighteen thousand acres Of land In
Mississippi county, belonging to the
Bogg estate, was sold recently.
Some small steamboats, will be put
on Current river, and will ply between
Doniphan and Pocahontas, Ark.
One day recently there were shipped
from New Madrid county 5,025 sacks OF
corn and forty-one bales Of cotton.
A lead was struck lately at the Har-
ris copper mine, in Ste. Genevieve
county, fifteen feet wide and two feet
deep.
An organization has been made Ia
build narrow gauge railroad from the
st. joe Lead Mines to the Mississippi
river.
The Studebaksr Bros, of fSouth Bend.
Ind, ars said tn bs negotiating for Q
large body of land within q few miles
of Dexter.
A Cape Girardeau county farmer re-
Gently sold nine head Of hogs whose
average weight was two hundred and
ninety-fivs POUNDS.
Eighteen thousand pounds of copper
ore was taken out by two men from
Herzog Mines, In Ste. Genevisve coun-
ty, since the 18th of November.
There are between ssventy-five and
one hundred cars Of corn weighed daily
at the Charleston depot. The corn 70
shipped from st. Louis to the Southern
market.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The practical business Of the new an
ti-Tammany Democratic party reor-
ganizers in Cooper Institute, New York
last Wednesday night was the appoint
ment by the Chair of a Committee OF
Fifty to prosecute the work that has
been projected. The assemblage was
large, substantial, and important, less
efervescent than the Democracy are
aptto be before an election. The Chair
man was Mr.. Eds III. and in the long
list OF Vice-Presidents and Secretaries
were many of the most influential DEM
ocrats of the city. The speakers were
Mr.. Abram S. Hewitt, who was serious
and philosophic; Col. Fellows, who W as
energetic and sarcastic; Mr.. r. w Peck
ham of Albany, represented the rural
districts; Mr.. Ellery Anderson Of the
Young Mems Democratic Club, and
Mr.. Townsend Cox of the Board of
Charities and Correction. The speech
es failed to hold the audience, which
thinned rapidly after the first two
speakers had closed. and was small at
the end Of the meeting. The speakers
denounced Tammany and party boss
ism, showed the evils of Democratic
dissensions, demanded q higher stand
ard of political principle, condemned
the practice of trading for offices, and
showed the advantage of reorganIza-
ton Oh proper basis. Theresolutions
were very ella borate. and embraced a
platform Of national political principles,
relating to Capitalization, the tariff,
the shipbuilding industry, the finan-
ces, the assessment of officehOld-
ers, and the conduct of elections.
There was also a resolution demanding
such party organization as shall pre-
vent leaders from holding power
against the popular will, and as shall
entitle every Democrat to equality of
voice and vote" i'm the party business.
In the Committee of Fifty, whose
names were read by the Chairman Of
the meeting, are many well-known
Democratic citizens.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Sahara girdled by railway will no
longer he the wild, mysterious desert of
yore. Three French engineering expe-
ditions, those of Ponyarme, Choissy,
and Flatters, have been busy in trac-
ing a path for great African railroad
from Algiers to the Niger, and thence
to Senegal. Choissy examined the
routes from Biskra to Worgla. .and from
Ell Aghaut to Eel Goleah, south of which
latter place he found practicable passes
through the big sand dunes that bar the
way from Insaian to Taut. Col. Flat
ters, too, found these openings south of
Ell Goleah, and discovered that the des-
ert there was not too arid to support q
very large supply ofsnakes and lizards,
and, what was more cheerful, antelopes
in abundance. He also found the tam
claims to have discovered lake full of
fish. surrounded by vegetation. The
TOnaregs, on the northern border,
proved gentlesavages. Altogether the
engineers of all three parties seemed
satisfied that the road could be built
But would it pay? The way passenger
business in Sahara could not at first be
very lucrative. Still, nobody can say
what may yet be done with Africa,
that vast continent of the future, w hose
resources must soon be developed, now
that the rest of the habitable world is
explored.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Mr.. Hayes recently ordered a new
census to be taken in eight counties OF
South Carolina to determine whether it
was ad dvisable to take the census of the
entire State over again. The figures
from four of these counties show an
increase of 25O over the first census,
and the census officials think this es-
tablishes the substantial accuracy of
the latter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

One day last week the Hoosac Tun-
mel was lit up for the first time by cleo
tricity. In the clear parts of the tunnel
workmen could see to strike spikes 900
feet from the light. In the smoky part,
whore the ordinary headlight could
not he seen ten feet; the electric ray
penetrated 100 feet. Twelve lanterns
will be used in the tunnel, and the pow
er will be furnished by turbine water
wheel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The recent marriage of a mortgaged
English nobleman to the money-bags
of Senator Sharon was big thing for
the San Francisco newspapers. One
organ of flunkeyism printed ten long
columns about the affair.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Ex-Secretary Thompson says that he
was made American Chairman Of the
Panama Canal Company "for the pur-
pose of watching over American in
terests in the spirit OF the Monroe doc
trineD
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

A Baltimore man has invented 81.
lent safety valve. 1t was tested on q
steamship recently and enormous quan.
titles of steam came through it without
asound. There will be a great reduction
in the number of runaway horses if the
railroads adopt this valve.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Six genuine Arabs filed their pre-
liminary applications in the United
States in Washington. a few days ago
to become citizens of the United States
One of the applicants, who speaks En-.
glish very well, was with Henry NJ
Stanley in Central Africa when he was
hunting the great explorer, DR.. Liv-
ingstone.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The Patent Office at Washington're-
ceived in fees of various kinds during
the past fiscal year $3.50, ,547, while the
total expenses were $53S 1926. which
shows o net revenue to the Govern
ment Of $191 ,621. Most of this profit
comes out of poor inventors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Hon. H. e. Van Shack of New York,
read an interesting paper last week be-
for the Chicago Historical Society to
prove that Mrs. Benedict Arnold was
not in completely with her husband in
his treason.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06
Churches.

Mass every Sunday At O'Clock A. NJ. in the
Chapel Of the Arcadia College. Evening instruc-
<ion, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sac
Yaaent, at O'Clock. At Pilot Knob Catholic
Church Mass is celebrated every Sunday morning
st 10 o. clock.
NJ Z. CHURCH, Cor REYNOLDS and Mountain
Streets, Ironton NJ BELL, Pastor Residence:
Ireoton, Mo. Services, Second and Fourth Sum
aAys in each month Sabbath School every Sun
day morning, at > O'Clock. Prayer Meeting every
Thoysley evening, at o. clock.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The foreign demand for black walnut
timber is very large. Agents for En-
glish manufacturers have recently been
through Missouri, Indiana and Iowa
for the purpose of buying this wood,
which a quarter of century ago was
but little appreciated for any pur-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06
Omclal Directory.

LoMHDEs H. DAVIS, NJ. c., Fourth District
Iotosi ~ Se~1'
WILL r. EDGAR, Prosecuting Attorney
]. W. BKRaYMAN. Representative Arcadia
FHASz DINGER, Presiding Judge Iron+on
SosnfH L. STEPHENS, Beleview, and JOHN KEN
Pa, Des Arc, Associate Judges
Court, Ironton
JAMss BUToKD, Sheriff and Collector, Iron.
JOsnPa HUFF Clerk Circuit Court, Ironton.
q. B. NALL. Clerk County Court, I-onton.
q. WHrTwORTH, Treasurer, Ironton.
WI. Z. BELL, Assessor, Belleview.
JACOB T. AXE, Public Administrator Iron
ton.
DR. N. G. GRIFFITH, Coroner, Ironton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Holland proposes to start out an
Arctic expedition next spring. En-
gland has decided, it Is said. to do the
same, and 1t is probable this country
will send all expedition to search for
the Jeanette.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The Lake Superior copper men boast
that they make more money than the
gold and silver men of the Pacific
States. The copper men are "protect.
ed" while gold and silver are on the
free list
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Los Angeles county, California, with
5,673 acres of land in vines, raised in
1880 SO, ,O0O, 900 pounds Of grapes, max
ing $500, 900 gallons of wine and 800 OF
brandy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Parson Crowley, of the Shepherds
Fold, New York, who was convicted
of cruelty to the little children under
his charge, is going to go before the
country with a lecture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Crocker, the Central Pacific million
aire, had to pay $50O.0OO taxes under
the New California Constitution last
year, and has decided to take his mill
lions to New York, where he will build
mansion on Fifth Avene to rival ev-
en- the Vanderbilt palaces.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Mr.. James G. Flood is reported to
have had transactions to the amount
of $500, 900 in the stock exchange
during the past five years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

From 1869 TO 1872 r. K. Scott was
Republican Governor of South Caro-
lima. Now he is in an Ohio Jail on the
charge of murder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

CIRCUIT Court is held ON the Fourth Mon
day In October and April.
COUNTY COURT convenes on the First Mon
Aay Of March, June, September and December
HnOBArI COURT is held on the First Monday
February, Nay, August and November.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

Commodore Garrison says that W.
II. Vanderbilt is worth one hundred
and twenty million dollars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

A statue to the memory of General
Phil. Kearney has just recently been
unveiled at Newark, N. J.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-06

The population of tho city Of st.
Louis, as published by the Census Bu-
reau. is 35O, ,552.