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He had numerous curious adventures, some
,of which are worth recording. AT concert
in Leghorn he came on the stage limpng,
from the effects of nail which had run into
his foot This made great laugh. just AS
he began TO play, the candles fell out of his
music desk, and again there was an uproar.
Suddenly the first string broke, and there was
more hilarity; but, says Paganini, naively, II
played the piece on three strings, and the
sneers quickly changed into boisterous APP.
plause.' AT Ferrara he narrowly escaped an
enraged audience with his life. 1t had been
arranged that certain Signora Marcolinl
should take part in his concert but illness
prevented her singing, and at the last moment
Paganini secured the services of Signora Pal
lerini, who though danseuse, possessed an
agreeable voice. The lady was very nervous
and diiliden,, but sang exceedingly well,
though there were a few in the audience who
were Inconsiderate enough to hiss. Paganin
was furious at this insult, and vowed to be
avenged. At the end of the concert he pro-
posed to amuse the audience by Initiating the
noises of various animals on his violin. After
he had reproduced the mewing of cat, the
barking of dog, the Growing of cock, etc,
he advanced to the footlights and called out
"Questo per quelLi Gle han .fschidtO (''This is
for those who Kissed, " and initiated in an un.
mstakable way the braylng of jackass. AT
this the pit rose to a man, and charged through
the orchestra, climbed the stage, and would
have killed PaganInl, had lac not fled inconti-
nently, standing not on the order OF his going,
but going at once" Paganinl never gave
any more concerts in that town.-GeOrge Il.
Ferris.
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He was on his way home from Leadville
|e had on a ragged old summer suit, and he
Ad been taking his meals about thirty hours
bart to make his money carry him through
"Yes, | like the country out that way" he
piled to the query. The climate is good,
e scenery fine, and some of the people as
NEST as need be. The trouble is to know
w to take the bad ones"
- should think that would be easy was
,js reply.
'Yes, 1t looks that way, but l had little
perience. am the original dlsklverer OF
richest mine around Leadville."
is that 500"
Yes, sir, am the very man, though you
uldnt think it to see my old clothes
Then you don't own il now"
Not bit of it. I'll explain l was Doking
und on the hills for signs. COLLECTED some
cimens tor assay, stakei out a claim and
ht to the assayers Ii was two days before
let me know 1t was the richest ore he had
r seen. and then | hurried back to my
m. Hang my buttons If it hadn't been
hped."
How"
why, gang of sharpers had found the
and built pole shanty and hung out a
of First Baptist Church over the door.
as shootln' they had, and the law out
fe Is that no miner can sink q shaft within
hundred feet of church building. They
zoe coming. and when / got there they
|, actually holding revival. There were
six of them, and they got up one after an
and told how wicked they wese. and
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C. GRIGGS.

attorney az lar
g a Ii. MORTGAGE MOTTO E.-N HERE
- the twenty fourth day Of March 1911. one
Jean CharerOn and Emma Jane his wife, of the county O
Sale and state of Illinois, executed and delivered To the
undersigned Martin X Whitcsey certain mortgage deed
OF the premises hereinafter described the pay
Of the of Ave hundred and httytwO dollars and
due before three from the date OF
said mortgage, with interest at ten per cent per
and evidenced by certain promisory note for the of
Ave hundred and ntywO dollars and forty cents bearing
date with said mortgage deed and executed by said
Jean Chareron:
principal and the interest thereon and there
mains due the undersigned an Indebtedness OF seven hun
dred and sixty dellars;
Now, therefore, l. the undersigned Martin X. whtle.
hereby give public notice that under and by virtue OF
power of sale In said mortgage specified shall
June 18TH 1881 at the hour Of o'clock in the AFTER
noon OF said day sell public vendue to the highest bid
der for cash. at the Ia Sale county court house door to
wit the south end Of the Ia Sale county court house
square the city of Ottawa county Of La Sale and state
OF Illinois the following described premises 10 wit
Outlos number three and four also lots four hNe six
and In ouOt twelve; all in Ottawa North city OF OF
tswa county of Ia Sale and state Of Illinois, Aforesaid.
Dated at Ottawa, Ill, May 2sth, 4, o. 1851. - -
5v MARTIN X. WHTTTLESEY.
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During the last fifteen years of slavery the
South raised 4G, 675, 59l bales of cotton Dur
ing the first fifteen years under freedom, that
is, from 1865 to 1880, the number of bales pro-
duced was 643S, 335.
We see, therefore, that nearly ten million
more bales OF cotton were raised under free
dom than under slavery. And the increase
during the last fifteen years would doubtless
have been greater if the Southern States had
not so long been kept in social and political
turmoil by the corrupt gangs who got control
of their government Even IN spite Of this,
however, the South began to produce more
cotton than ever before within five years after
the war; and when they were at last left to
reference, the crops exceeded, on the average,
those of the richest previous period by one
third.
That is shown by the following figures,
which give the production during the last
five years of slavery, when the yield was un-
eXampled in It's aggregate, and during each
five years since slavery was abolished:
From 1861 to 1901 .........lS, 940,27S bales
From 1866 to lS69-70. ........12 3Sl, l4l bales
From to 1901 to 1919. .l9, 2O0, 555 bales
From 1876 to lS79-S0. ........24 796, 639 bales
The rapid increase IN the production since
1869 is likely to be far exceeded during the
coming i've years. lHt ClOD lCCO-l Will
probably reach &, $50 900 bales, about one-third
more than the great crop of 1901, the most
magnificent raised under slavery. 1.-THE yearly
average for the period from 1881 TO 1885 shall
be equal to that, the aggregate quantity will
be over 81 100000 bales, or twothrds more
than the total tor the five years from 1856 70
1860. The probability is that the production
will be much greater than that
Mr. Edward Atkinson, who is our authority
for the foregoing figures, computes that the
excess of cotton raised during the fifteen years
under freedom over the fifteen years under
lslsvery-9, 762, 7A bales-has been worth in
gold over S650,000000. II we add this years
crop, the excess of tree over slave labor will be
nearly 100000 bales, worth in gold at least
$500 100000. The South, therefore, has clearly
raised enough more cotton than 1t produced IN
the most prosperous period before the war to
largely paw for Its losses in the attempt at Sc
cession. 1t is finding it far more profitable to
hire labor than to own it.
The reduction in freight charges, also, will
soon be telling as greatly in favor of the South.
ern planter as of the Northern farmer. The
consolidation of Southern railroads has be.
gun, and in consequence the cost of transpor-
tation between North and South will be re.
duced at least one-half The saving in frelghts
will then amount to many millions Of dollars
annually-N. Y. Sun.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

A gentleman In this city had presented to
HIM a Maltese cat with tour young nursing
kittens by former friend living fourteen
miles out in the country. This cat and her
kittens we're placed in a close covered basket
inside of which was blanket in which they
were wrapped, and the whole then covered
with thick rug. The basket and Its contents
were then brought in wagon to this city, the
distance stated. The cat and kittens were
kept in room in their new home, and care.
fully watched, fed and petted for several days,
she appearing to be wOnted and content. On
the morning of the seventh day she and her
kittens were seen at their new home for the
last time and were missed very soon after.
The following day at noon she appeared at her
old home with all her kittens. She did not
return by the road, the way she came as she
was seen by several persons gong through the
fields with kitten in her mouth. Allowing
thirty hours to have elapsed between the time
she was last seen at her new home, she must
have travelled a dlstaI ce of 112 miles, carrying
kitten onehalf the same dlstanCe.-BdHg0r
Letter Ia Forest and Stream.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

A Coop DRED.-There is nothing so noble
and touching as really spontaneous act OF
generosity, after all. The other day rough
careless looking stranger was walking up
Mission street, near Sixth, when he observed q
hot of hoodlums clustered round the gate of a
small farmhouse, IN front of which poor wo
man was weeping bitterly, surrounded by her
terrified children. a scanty array of house.
Mold goods on the pavement showed that il
was a case of eiectment.
"What are you abusing that woman for"
demanded the man from below, addressing an
ll-favored individual who was carrying out
he furniture.
81 amt abusing her" growled the landlord
she cant pay her rent, and I'm going tC
bounce the whole outfit, that's all"
"rve a good mind to bounce YOU" said the
anger Indignantly, whats the amount she
yves you: "
"Twenty-two dollars"
Here, take 1t out of that" and the angry
nan took out his wallet and handed over q
100 greenback.
The evictor respectfully turned over a re
|eiipt and the change. Forcing an additional
son the happy woman, the stranger walked
hpidly away.
eccentric cuss, that" SAID the house owner
boxing after the phllanthroplst, musingly.
But the philanthropist said nothing until h6
hrned the corner, when he murmured softly
himself, as he put on little more pedes
IAN steam
ats no use talklng-ylrtue is its own re
ard. | couldn't have gotten another such
hance to work off that counterfeit IN year
an Francisco Post.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

would you believe it, they had the cheek Ia
ask me to lead the singing, went to law but
they heat me- Three days after the verdict
the First Baptist Church burned down, and
before the ashes were cold the congregation
were developing a mine worth over million
dollars You see, didn't know how to take
them"
"Was there any particular way of taking
themY'
"You bet there was. ought to have opened
on that revival with a Winchester rifle and
given the coroner $50 for a verdict that they
died of too much religion"
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ZPgal.
CHASE FOWLER.

NASTER'S SAIIE.-.STATE OF ILLINOIS.
WI COUNTY OF la SALLE.-Cncuit court Of said com.
IT, In chdncerV.
John Bates complainant Ann T. Evans and Foreman
Evans defendants,
Public notice is hereby given, that in pursuance Of de-
entered In the above entitled al the March term
said Circuit Court viii the tWCnyfrs day of May
A. 1851, l. Chase Fowler, Master In Chancory of said
court will the twentyhfth day Of June A. 1885,,
at the hour o'clock i'm the afternoon said day
south door OF the Circuit Court Room, in Delanos
Block the city Of Ottawa county OF La Sale of H.
nos sell to the highest and best bidder for cash. the fol
lowing described premises TO wit All of one hundred and
hy feet Of the part of lot Of Gums Second hdd
the Town of Marseiles in the county of La Sale and
state OF Illinois. CHASE FOWLER.
Dated June 4, 1881 3w Master in Chanccry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

Tha wife of small farmer in Perthshire,
some time ago, went to a chemists in the
FAR City" with two prescrlptions-one tor
her husband and the other for her COW. Find
ing she had not money enough to pay for
both, the chemist asked her which she would
take Give that for the coo,' said the wife
.the worm will do well enough for him, puir
body. Gin he were to dee | could sumo get
another man, I'm not sac sure if would sumo
get another COO"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11
a Great Chicago Enterprise.

The Laboratory for the manufacture of Electric
Bitters is one Of Chicago's greatest enterprises
giving employment TO a large number Of hands.
The extensive sale already attained for this won.
derful remedy is astonishing. Wherever once
introduced and becomes known, II is almost i'm.
possible TO supply the demand, because Of their
true merit-curing where all Others fail-and al
a reasonable price (ffty cents).-Enoh- Sold by
E. Y. Griggs. 90
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SAMUEL NICHOLSON.

IItOTNtU ~ LHW.
n OrCE.-EsTATE OF EvAR ANDERSON. DECEASED
~ Notice il hereby given that the undersigned Admin
lsratrX of the Estate OF Evar Anderson late of the
of la Sale and Of Illinois, deceased will appear before
the County Court of said county the third Monday thc
ing the 18th day. Of July ls at the County Court Room
in Ottawa in said county when ana where all persons hay
claims demands against said estate notified "a
attend and present the same IN writing for adjustment
Dated this 3st day of May a. u. 1881.
ANNA ANDERSON.
SAMUEL RICHOLS-N. Administrators.
Attorney for Estate junI-3W
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

Burglars broke Into the house of a horribly
rTagly old maid the other night, and just as
c,hey approached her couch, the woman, who
was dreaming she was being proposed to by a
handsome young man, rose up in bed and eX-
claimed: Eyes, love, | will marry you" The
frightened burglars sprang thirty feet through
the window-sash, and never stopped until they
were hid under a hay,stack fifteen miles from
town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

= II can't think that all sinners will be lost"
SAID Mrs. Nimbletung There's my husband,
now He's bad man, very bad man, but
trust he will be saved At last. | believe he has
suffered his due share in this life" Amen"
shouted Nimbletung from the back seat. Mrs.
N gave HIM such look, but SAID nothing.
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NeM advertisements.
FARM FOR SALE.

One Of the finest and most desira.
BILE farms In La Sale co.: the Clark
Farm, IL miles south Of Ottawa.
Apply to NJ. ID. CLARK, or l.. n.
20
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

The people at circus in Milwaukee had
proof that the bullets used by two marksmen
were really solid lead. One of the performers
was drunk, and his aim unsteady. He missed
the apple on his companions mead five times
IN succession, and at The sixth trial lodged the
ball IN his head.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

"What is the meaning of q back-blter ~
asked u gentleman at IA Sunday.school exam.
nation. This was puzzler. 1t went down
the class until it came to simple urchin, who
said: perhaps it's flea"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

A school teacher, discharged for using the
rod too freely, applied for employment in a
dressmaker's establishment Have you had
any experience in sewingn asked the dress
maker, NO." was the reply, but have a
thorough knowledge Of basting "-SomeruiNe
JOura1I
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auOSEr o. FUN.

"Yes," said Pendleton, swellingly, what |
am can truly say that my wife made me-"
"Not very complimentary to Mrs. Pendleson,'
remarked Blunt in stage whisper.-Boston
Transcript
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ut will be cold day when give % cents
70 couple like you" sad man 10 two
tramps who had boldly asked him for that
amount What time of day will that be ?"
asked one of the tramps. The man was sur
prsed at the question, and he gave 1t up.
"Well," said the tramp spokesman, lit will be
! a quarter to 9"
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MOLONEY & BOYLE,


- In the Circuit Court. October Term 1881.
Patrick Mehan re-. Mary Mehan.-In ChGnCerV
Affidavit OF the residence OF Mary Mehau the above
named defendant having been filed the clerks office of the
Circuit Court Of said county notice i therefore hereby
said that the complainant fled
hs bill Of complaint SAID the chaureTy side
thereof the 2th Gay Of May lSl and that ereupOn
issued out Of said court wherein sad suit IS
pending returnabe Monday In the month Of
June next A. IL by law required.
Now unless the said dent defendant above
named shall personally be and appear before said Circuit
Court the s day Of the next term thereof 10 be holden
Ottawa in and for the said county the second Monday
In June and plead demHr TO the said com
palnants bill Of plant the same and the matters and
thng~ therein charged stated Will he taken confessed
and decree entered yOu according 10 the prayer ui
SAID bill.
Ottawa, Illinois. May 9th. 1881.
W W. TAYLOR. Clerk.
MoLeSgT & BOYLE Complt's soI'rs mays ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

How could you think of calling auntie
stupid? Go to her Immediately and tell her
you are sorry" Freddy goes to auntie and
says "Auntie, am sorry you are so stupid"
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LIN y l. SETTLEMENT NOTICE.-Es
Il T.TE oF JACOB kEERBs. DECEAsED.-Notce i here
by given TO all persons interested said estate that the
dersgned Executor Of the will and testament OF said
Jacob Krebha decreased will appear before the Coun
Court Of VI La Sale and state Of Illinois
County Court Room. Ottawa In said county. on
hesday the 18th day Of June ISL. for the purpose
Of rendering % his proceedings In the admins!
triton Of said estate for the anal settlement.
Dated AZ Otts va. this 2,th day Of May 1871.
JACOB sUCHkR.
ATTEST; r ", srocxeLKeKR Executor.
Clerk Coukty Court In Sale Co.. III. msYS-sv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11
a Camn- MeetIng AneCIOte

An incident of camp.meetng life detailed
by clergyman on Baltimore steamboat, is
thus reported in Forest and Stream:
An Old couple had supplied themselves
with a bottle of pennyroyal oil with which to
keep off the mosquitoes. They extlnguished
their light and retired, forgetting the antidote.
The mosquitoes were very bad, and, after
standing 1t as long as they could, the old lady
got up and got we'll filled ink bottle instead
Of the oil. and gave the old gentleman a thor
ough lubrlcatng with the fluid, face, hands
and feet; she then Amounted herself in a like
hmanner.
They again essayed to court the drowsy
god, but could only get an occasional nap.
Finally the old lady got up and struck light.
Giving glance at the bed she had just lett,
she bcheld, to her horror, colored person, as
she supposed, stretched in the place of her
spouse.
She quietly got the poker, and beat the old
fellow over the head before discovering her
mistake Later on IN the night, we found the
old couple on board the boat with us, he with
his head nearly as big as bale of hay, and
she caring for HIM with the greatest sole.
itude.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

Capt Fritz was considered to be the hand
soonest man in San Francisco, bat beauty did
not bring happiness, for he has committed su-
icide.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-06-11

The celebrated Eagle Automatic Pencil for sale
at Osman IL Hapeman's.
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DRUGS, Paints. Oils, Col0rs, Yarnishes, Glass.

OA"5N, uAAIN, VAAN, OV4V4N, I'LL 4NAuU, u1uNU'
In Drugs and Medicines purity and care in
compromising are Of the greatest Importance.
The undersigned calls your attention to this,
as he exercised great care in selecting his
Drugs and in the preparing Of the same not
only the greatest care is exercised but every
thing is proceeded with scientifically. The
stock is the most varied in this county, and
the prices always the lowest, quality consid-
dered. You will also find the finest stock Of
Druggists Sundries, Yankee Notions, Toilet
Goods of every description, Fancy Articles for
weddings, birthdays, &c.
In Paints, Oils, Brushes, Colors, Varnishes,
Plate and Window Glass, no competitor will
sincerely claim to equal my stock, neither in
quantity, quality or price, my goods being the
very best grades in the market. Everything
guaranteed. My facilities for handling goods
are double those Of any other establishment.
Thanking the public for their liberal patron
age in the past, and hoping to serve the same
and great many more in 1851. am truly
yours. G. GEHR1NG, Druggist,
North of Court House. Ottawa, Ill
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1t is the result of 20 years. experience and
experiments in Sewing Machines. 1t combines N.
oo6i points of all present and former makes, and ID
no, q zone man "or one idea machine, an others
are It avoids the defects of OF hers, and pof'
acsses Heic and rdiudbie features and conIemehce'
IL lis large Hghtrupning, nOistlss' hdndsoms, con;
penient durable. and simple. Warranted nnn
kent In repair free for j years. Circulars WIN
f description sent free on request It's surely me
best trial will prove 1t. Don't iall ~ ss Sc "
before YOU buy MANUFACTURED BY FLOkENCl
MACHINE co, Florence Mas. wHoLEsALED ~
GEO r. BENT, 81 and So Jackson st., Chicago, j.!
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-14
How we arc Prospering.

There is not a particle of doubt that
all the railroad sections of North Caro-
lima are fourishlng. Especially those
towns which contain wide-awake aud
public spirited business men. W.
could name several such towns that arc
notorious. But will merely quote FROM
TWO papers relative to points not SO
much talked of, during late years.
The Statesville LrtdmIh says /:
Another seasons business, such as
that OF the two seasons last past, viii
put Statesville far on the highway TO
prosperity and greatness One of our
Shrewdest ami be { business men said to
rs recently that the business Of this
place had Increased loo per cent.
within the past year, and We believe it,
Now We see preparations for new build
inSs on every hand. Contractors and
carpenters have their hands more than
full, ana while this is tle ease settlers
are constantly moving in and our mer-
chants are doubling stocks OF goods.
The lauilnburs Enterprise OF Fay
etteyil'e, says: The property IL that
town l. increasing Ia vaiue rapid Y, am
the county bonds are IN demand. We
understand the oil furniture house o.
Nj. j. ". Baker, on ii,y street Ia
been sold three Tires within tine las.
sixty days and every time al an advance
Of % per cent. The last purchaser j.
Mr.. +. l.. Peinberton. Sr. Tie prop
rrty in the lower part of the "
near the half way bridge on Railroad
street, known as the Sunday property.
10y Mr.. John ID. Brown who, in com
pany with Messrs. B. Il. Taylor and
w. :. Cook. will establish 4 ~tannerS
upon it. One Of our correspondents
concludes his letter thus: with the
completion Of the e. +. x Y. Y. and
the Fayetteville & Florence Roads, |
think this old town will come u con
sidcrably. TIE farmers are in better
condition than heretofore, but lots OF
them are being run 10y grocer yet.
Most of them. believe, are increasing
facilities and intend farming on a lar
ger scale than ever before; since the
war at least.
Another correspondent. says: Cum
berland county last year nearly dou-'
BLEED the cotton crop Of the year before
and this year will, Iexpect, increase IN
about the same proportion; and Will.
we do not blow Il trumpelS like many
other towns, think We do about as much
business, according to population, a.
any Of them; and [ think we have seen
our worst day and things are bound to
improve from this out"