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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
Financial and Mining News, Nov. 22)


The handsomest diamond ring SAID to be
worn on the stage sparkles on the little white
hand of rather magnificent performer of the
Soldene troupe. When that highly aesthetic
company played in Denver, some one intro
duced this particular star to Governor Tabor
who is generous patron OF music. During q
brief conversation with her the magnatc was
summoned on business by messenger. As
he withdrew he, it is presumed unconsclOusy
remarked that he would finish his call snmt
other time.
"Oh no you won't" said the jaunty perform
err "you will get so absorbed in these great
big mines and political things that you will
forget all about poor little me-"
The direct slur on Gubernatorial gallantry
was equal to challenge. At any rate The
Governor pledged himself to return.
"Ah | don't believe any OF you wicked
Western men without some other guarantee
than your word" said the clever Miss Stella
adding: Leave me something valuable
enough to insure your return"
Now, the Governor of Colorado has many
bags OF gold but he does not carry them In his
pocket and the only ornament of cost he wore
was magnificent diamond ring the one huge
solitaire valued at $4,000, shining out like
an electric light The impulsive millionaire
threw his jewel IN her lap and made his exit
packed her little pOrtmanteau and shipped on
a tram bound for Chicago.
When the Governor called to redeem his
pledge the news Of her departure was broken
to him by colOred waiter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The changes in the manner of raising, buy
ing and selling cotton in the United States
have been of the most radical kind in the past
twenty years. Before the war the bulk OF the
crop was raised by slave labor and on large
plantations, the large producing states being
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
Now a very large proportion is raised by white
labor, and mostly on small farms owned or
rented by whites This change has increased
greatly the probabilities of larger yield. Two
decades ago only certain amount of labor
was expended on the growing crop. Now,
however each planters acreage to cotton is
usually under his own supervision The
change has also tended to the introduction OF
improved farm implements, and especially to
the introduction OF fertilizers The last-named
element has had notable effect BY the means
of artificial manures, the centre of largest pro
duction has been transferred from the lower
Gulf States to the uplands and hills of Georgia,
South and North Carolina and Tennessee.
Previously the extensive growth of the plant
IN the latter regions was unknown. The out
come OF this may be more satisfactorily OBJ
served in the following table, showing the pro
ductlon of cotton in the different states before
and after the use of fertilizers, and the proper
ton of increase
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
How THE OLD GENTLEMAN STOLE \ MARCH.

How THE OLD GENTLEMAN STOLE 4 MARCH.
She was a magnificent creature. Her eyes
were Ms blue and glowing as TIE sky when the
sun j. in liz glory, and her cheeks were as
ROSY as the sky when the sun smiles and sets
behind n cloudlcss horizon. She had been
teaching school on The river below the city
she huardrd At the house of Henry Mucklc, Il
widowcr and leading citizen of the neigh
borhood and both George and John Muckle,
sous of The aid man, were rivals for her hand.
Last week both young men, who graduated
together at Northern college in June pro-
posed marriage 10 Miss Swivel. She told
each Ia appear before her at noon Monday.
They ohcsed. She said she loved John and
adorrd George, So they must enter into some
contest for the prize Would they walk TWEEN
ty miles In ten hours? The lover who could
make the better time was to have her Neither
would win unless the specified ground should
be covered IN the specified time The lane at
the house was half u mile long, The young
men started. AT the expiration of three hours
Mr. Muckle appeared with the fair teacher on
his arm.
Wait a minute, my devoted sons" sand the
Old man; each of you have shown your alice
ton for your stepmother"
"Stepmother!" exclaimed George,
"Stepmother!" echoed John
~ es, stepmother, for while you were walk.
ing married the girlH'-Lutle Roch Gasette.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
"l;.ttInc Even" With An Irishman

"Whcr was at school," says Col. Tracy,
late clerk to the mayor, there was one boy
with whom was always quarreling He was
an Irish youth named Barney, and, like many
of his cOuntrymen, he had fair share OF
mother wit. believe dislikcd him mainly
because of his wit, which sooner or later made
every boy IN school tie butt OF some joke
Never shall forget how tried to get "even''
my own weapons. Laying my plan carefully
beforehand, drew Barney INTO controversy,
in the presence of most Of the boys upon the
comparative bravery of the Anglo.SaXon and
Celtic races. After warm discussion, in
which history was largely drawn upon, and
much bantering exchanged, l said:
Look here, Barney, we can test the thing
right here You are an freshman and am a
Yankee Now will engage to do something
here, TINS moment that you will not dare to
do
600 ahead" returned he defiantly and the
boys crowded around to sec the ful. took a
large pin from my coat and deliberately thrust
1t through the lobe of my ear, pulled it through
to the head and then drew it out 1t hurt
Idreadfully, hut never WINGED.
"rhere, Barney said ], handing him the
pm Il dare you to do that
Every eye was upon him. but he was equal
to the occasion.
Yes he replied, 4 dare do it-but I'm no,
such blasted tool"
What shout the boys did raise skunk
away, looking and feeling silly enough.
had sore ear for many days, and firmly re
solved never again to outbrag an lrlshman'
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IHcjfds'

The increased production noted in Texas
and Arkansas Is manly due to immigration
and the opening of new lands; but in Georgia,
South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennes-
see it is almost solely attributable to the intro
ductiOn of fertilizers and improved methods Of
cultivation.
Before the war, the cotton crop was almost
always mortgaged while growing, to the fact
ors at the large cotton ports, IN return for
which money and provisions were advanced.
W hen the crop was picked, 1t was consigned
to the mortgages and by them sold. Thus Is
no longer the case. Although in the Atlantic
cotton States during the past year some en-
barrassments have been felt, they have been
of far less serious character than those of old
aad IN most instances the debts incurred were
rather to the local storekeeper than to the
cotton buyers. AS result, the larger factors
at the shipping ports no longer control the
crop, and large proportion of it is sold be-
fore reaching the tide water, and merely goes
on shlpboard at Galveston, New Orleans, Mo.
bile Savannah, or elwhere on through bill
of lsding bound tor New England OF Euro
pean mills. The cotton sold at the ports re-
ferred to Is mostly on account for the local
storekeeper who has taken 1t in exchange for
his goods.
This change in selling cotton has brough,
about corresponding difference in the meth
cd of buying. American as well as European
spinners now have agents at all interior towns
IN the cotton region, instead of at the ports, as
formerly. The staple is thus sent direct
through the ports to the places OF cOnsump
ton This brings producer and consumer to
gether, and has great advantages for both, as
it saves large sums IN handling and commits
sIons.
The most conspicuous change in the trade
however is the establishment of Cotton Ex-
changes and the introduction of"tuture' sales
The possibility of the latter is one of the direct
results of the laying of the ocean cables, IN
conjunction with the web of wires spreading
over the continent. The New York merchant,
the Liverpool Spectator, the spinner at Fall
River and Havre, and the Texas or Georgia
planter are daily advised of the price of cot
ton the total receipts, prospects OF the crop,
and all else bearing on she subject In 1860
European spinners relied generally on the Liv-
erpool or Havre markets for their supplies or
were Obliged to mail orders to America, and
take the risk of rise or fall in the market
while the consignment was en- route. The
future" system is regarded as an advantage
to planters, enabling them to sell their crops
in advance and insure price. Thus, in some
respects the system OF selling futures has
resulted IN good. On the other hand, how
ever, 1t has led to the introduction of specu.
latve element, which at times works mischief.
" J. Sun
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
Under a Wrong Impression.

Uncle Nose met Sam Johnsing On Austin
avenue yesterday afternoon.
What's de matter, Sam? You looks as
happy as eff you had done writ book What
are yon GRIMM for like fried possum?"
Sam chuckled, took Uncle Nose aside, and
told HIM in strict confidence that he had made
an impression on Mrs. Gabc Snodgrass; that
at the party on the evening previous she had
refused to dance with anybody but him, Sam
Johnsing.
"You fool Niger" said Uncle Nose dom
YOU know why she picked out SIGH handy
legged, goggleeyed, flap earned, old dray hos;
AS you Isl"
Sam was bewildered
Il kin tell yer" continued Nose; "her hus
band am SO jealous, dat he nebber lets her g
TO de ball onless she promises Ter dance vic
de mos tideous and repulsive niggah in dt
room -heah heah heah !"-7eEas SJttngs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
REWARD!

We are authorized by the County La Sale In the state
OF Illinois, to pay Five Thousand Dollars for the
and conviction OF the party parties who made the
attempt destroy the real estate records of said county on
the night OF october I'd. 1890.
Or we are authorized TO pay One Thousnnd Dol
for information that will lead to the arrest and
of the parties guilty OF the crime above referred
The committee the right to decide all questions OF
conflict arising ont of the foregoing offers.
Communications may be addressed 10
T.. c. LEWIS. Chair, Deer Park. III.
A. &. MClN IRE Mendoza, III
NEIS NELSON, IN, Danway, III;
j. j. POOL, Earyllle, M
Com. OF the Board OF Supervisors OF said county.
OTTAWA LII. Dec. 10Th. 1850. %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

A SAD AFFAIR-IIe was proud old Penn
sylvanian, and when Evangeline approached
him on the subject of her marriage with young
Augustus De Courcy, he turned pale with an
ger, while the perspiration stood out like soap
suds on his high patrician brow. Father,
she pleaded, there is nothing against him; he
Is of good family; he is industrious; he
never drinks, nor chews, nor smokes, nor ire
quents billiard saloons, and he has never been
in jail" NO but he ought to have been,
fiercely exclaimed the palid and trembling
arlstocrat. This very morning learned that
he once held position in the Phlladelphia
tax office" The fair girl, utterlng cry OF
horror, fell IN fit at her fathers feet, and Au
gustus De Courcy moved to Ohio.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

majority may be against us, but we have trsth
on our side; we have men on our side that be
heve IN 1t with their whole souls, and who are
determined that their light shall not be hid
under bushe The whole force of the Cos
pei of Christ is on our side, and these things
are nvincible; and they always are inyinci
bic when patience and courage are worthy OF
the truthes which they advocate. prolonged
apDlausc)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

A band of outlaws raided the town OF Bul
lion, in Idaho, some days ago, and held undis
puted possession of the whole place for several
hours. One Of the first places that Bill kear
ney the leader of the gang, entered was the
Office of the Gold and Silver Mining Com
pany, where he ordered II. Stevenson, the
bookkeeper, at the muzzle Of a revolver to
draw check for $1,000 in his favor. Steven
son obeyed, but when Kearnry LAID his pistol
down and began to fold up the check, Steven
son seized the pistol quick as flash, leveed
it at Kearney, and ordered HIM to return the
check. Kearney had no alternative but to
comply, and left the place very crestialen, nor
was Stevenson disturbed again.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
Skin Diseases Cured

BY DIR. FRAzTER's MAGIC OINTMENT. Cures az II
by magic Pimples, Black Heads or Grubs, Blotch-
cs and Eruptions on the face, leaving the skin
clear, healthy and beautiful. Also cures Itch,
BARRIERS Itch, Salt Rhcum letter RiHgworm,
Scad Head, Chappcd Hands, Sore Nipples, Sore
lips; old, obstinate Ulcers and Sores, &c.
SKIN DISEASE.
f. Drake Esq, Cleveland, O., suffered beyond
all description from skin disease which appear
ed on his hands, bead and face, and nearly de
stroyed his eyes. The most careful doctoring
failed to help him, and after all had failed he used
DR.. Frazier's Magic Ointment and was cured by
few applications.
~" The first and only positive cure for skin
diseases ever discovered.
Sent by mail on receipt OF price, FIFTY Cents
HENRY " co, Sole Proprs,
CLEVELAND, q.
For Blind. Bleeding, Itching or liberated Piles,
DR. WILLIAMS INDIAN Pile OINTMENT is a sure
cure. Price 81, bv mail. For sale bv druggists.
octl5.1y FORBES & LOKRiAtX, Agents.
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BUDGET OF FUN.

The candlas you sold me last week were
very bad" SAID Jcrrold to II tallow chandler
Indeed, sir am very sorry for that Yes
sir; do you know they burned 10 The middle
and then would burn no longer" You sur
prise me, What, sir; did they go outE' NO
sir no; they burned shorter"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
BuckIen's ArnIca SaIye,

The BEST sALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
anteed TO give perfect satisfaction or money re
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale by F!
Y Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Astonishing fertility Is claimed for the soil
Of Colorado \ vegetable gardener, who owns
twenty acres OF land near Canon City, Is re-
ported by the Denver Journal to have raised
10000 head of cabbage of the largest size upon
his small tract. He shipped the greater part
Of this crop to Kansas City, and estimates his
profits at over $4,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

A PALpABLE IIIT-A couniryman, who had
selected seat at the theatre from which he
could obtain "a good view OF the stage, was
greatly discouraged when young lady wear
ing fashionable hat sat down in 'front.' OF him
He bore the infection in silence as long as he
could, and then, bending forward said, polite
ly: please, miss would you be so kind rs Il
lower your umbrella" She lowered II amid
the applause of the audience.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

GIVING A "FREsH" FELLOW LESSON
One of those exceptionally fresh" individu
ais, known under the polite name of drum
mers," received lesson In Rhinebeck recent
" which may benefit him IN his travels. He
sauntered into an auction store on East Market
street, and accosted the proprietor with the
remark:
"Ah, l see that you have about everything
here?'
Eyes, sir" answered the urbane shopkeeper
"a little of most everything
The drummer yawned once or twice, strokeo
his promlssory mustache, and bestowng
knowing look of superiority on the assembled
people, remarked;
well, Captain, suppose you give me Tin
cinnatl search warrant"
The auctloneer very coolly turned to his
shelves, opened a small box, and handed fine
tooth comb to the fresh young man, saying:
There, sir, is the best search warrant you
can buy am sure if you use 1t you'll finc
what YOU are IN search of"
The national colors appeared on that smar
strangers face, and he Immediately had busl
ness Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The gentlemen who essayed TO serenade Miss
L. few evenings sinse, should have had clear
throats, and their efforts would have been better
appreciated. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best
remedy extant for thick or congested condl
ton Of the throat and bronchial tubes, giving in
slant relief.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

A CONNECTICUT ROMANzA-The moon
beams hung listlessly from the heavens, as L
they had no part or lot in the destlnies OF
mankind. The cricket monotonously chirped
his recltative, and the katydid added cheer to
the evening by piping upher well.known solo
Twas hay, lazy evening, but Rosalind Nc
Gush was filled with ecststic JOY, chuck up &c
the chin For was not George Fitzalamode
reclining on the veranda by her side, and as
he gazed wistiully and somewhat gropingly
into her eyes, he murmured:
Rosa, my dear, all nature seems to be In
quiet mood, or such night as this"
"Ob, George, don't stop TO quote Mr. Shake
speare. If there Is any burden on your heart
drop IT,"
"And will you, Rosa pick it ?"-and with
bated breath he awaited his tate.
II will, and carry il for you with tenderes'
love" There was a sound as OF ripping
shingles off barn, and the moon shone
brighter, the cricket put in liveller chirp
and the katydid hoped on the veranda right
under their very faces and shouted her accu
sstion in higher key.-Nec HaUeH Register
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

A MISERY ExPLAINED-One OF the most
learned and dignlfied members of the Austin
bar got a terrible rebuff from old Uncle Nose
last week. The old man had jim Webster
hauled up before Justice Gregg for stealing
his Spanish chickens AS jim Webster has
political influence, he was defended by two
prominent lawyers. Uncle Nose was put or
the stand and made out bad case agalns
jim Webster, testifylng to having found somt
of the chickens in JIm's possession, and iden
tying them by the peculiarltles of the breed
One prominent lawyer then undertook t(
make old Uncle Nose weaken on the cross
examination.
Now, Uncle Nose" said the lawyer, sup
pose | was to tell you that have at home IL
nv yard halt dozen chickens of that identi
cal same breed"
"What would say, boss?"
Yes, what would you say if was to tel
YOU I've got that same kind of chickens IN my
yard:'
~ would say, boss, dat Jim Webster paid
ND yer fee vivid my chickens" and penslvt
smile crept around under the old mans ears
and met at the back of his head.-Aust'h
(Te1) Sittlngs.
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leW advertisements.
FOR SALE.

The Morrison property the West side In the city OF ct
tawa TIE reside in the Nebraska aud viii
sell at bargain The house and grounds are IN hnc cond
ton and In good uelghorhOod The property very de
srablc rs residence. For terms apply 70 -
H. r. LINCOLN,
July 9tf Ottawa Ills.
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FARM FOR SALE.

The T.. NJ Wade Farm, situate an the blum, % miles
nom Court House containing about 100 acres: wei water
ed; plenty OF timber ana coa good residence. tor
further particulars apply 10 ALFRED WHITE
Brewery.
augi3tf ottawa. lis.
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Don't Mention II.

A citizen of Detroit entered a Michigan
avenue grocery the other day, says the Detroi
Free Press, and said he wantt d private wore
with the proprietor When they had retired
10 the desk he began.
81 want to make confession and reparation
Do you remember of my buying sugar here
two or three days ago."
~ do"
well, in paying for 1t worked off acoun
terfelt quarter on the clerk, 1t was mean
trick, and came to tender you good money
"Oh, don't mention It," replied the grocer.
But want to make 1t right"
ITS all right-all right. We knew who
passed the quarter on us, and that afternoon
when your wife sent down dollar bill and
wanted a can OF sardines gave her that bad
quarter with her change; Don't let your con
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Farm for Sale.

The Southwest Quarter Of Section Twenty-Five, Township
Thryfour North Range Three In the Town of Dayton.
containing one hundred and 81 Nty acres
Also the Southwest Quarter OF Section Thlrtyhyc, In
Township Thirythrtc North OF Range Four In the Town
of Fall River
For terms sale and other information enquire she
office Of LELAND GILBERT in the Opera House Block,
Ottawa, Illinois. iunt
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Social, Criminal, Real Estate, Personal
aud all sorts OF Matters.
BRtDaRpoRT, March 25.-some Of the
young folks held very enjoyable dance
at James McConnaughey's on Wednesday
evening. Supper was served at l2 o'clock.
The young men Of Bridgeport have or.
ganized minstrel company which will
probably give a ftstclass performance,
The trial OF Laura Cochran against
Cfisswell for baslardy comes of to.mor.
row.
Lots in West Bridgeport, one mile west
OF the river, are selling at SOO. 80.
People wishing TO take shares In the
new Building association can do SO by ap.
plyihg TO Frank May berry, At the o., 7. v.
K W. K. II. Office. Some two hundred aud
lltky shares are already taken and Rs soon
as sufficient number Of shares are sub.
Bctibed TO Justify, the chatter will be se'
cured and business commenced.
Those making complaint Of The street
lamps going out at midnight should re.
member that II is the order Of Council
that only oil sufficient 10 burn until that
time Ia TO be put In the lamps,
Btidsepoftis climbing The bill sides and
extending west through the beautiful val.
ley and ere many years the town will be
built up solid 10 The coal wotks, two mileH
west Of the river.
Thomas Morton, Of McKeespoft, Pa,
and Miss Ida Bartholomew, Of Kifkwood,
were married on last 1hursday morning
At her iAthef's residence In KitkwOod.
Tommy got q good Ida by coming ID
Bridgeport, and lot the benefit Of lonely
bachelors we will femsfk that there
ATE plenty more left who wouldn't say mo-
Chatles Junkins has accepted 0 position
with his father, 8. A. Junkinl, Ia the dry
goods and notion business, q, D, 7,