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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
HOUSEHOLD AND FARM.

An Indiana farmer tried four different fer
tillzers for melons-poultry droppings, veil
ro.ted COW manure, barnyard manure, AMI old
homes gathered uDon the farm and RED iced
by placing them in alternate layers with shes
the previous year, mixing all literally in the
different hills, which were eight feet apart
each way, and he says: such crop OF mel
ons as came from the hills that had the bone
dust never saw before"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Chas. VI. Kingsley, of Klckapoo, H., has a
dog that some time ago disappeared. The
other day he returned a mere skeleton. II was
then discovered that the dog had dug into a
gravel and sand bank for skunk, throwing
the dirt behind him, and after he had caught
and killed the skunk he found himself in a
tomb. from which it took him sixteen days 90
I
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

We hope some of our western farmers will ex-
pertinent IN "silos" this season, and see how It
will benefit western farms. With this system
IN operation, and it proves all that is claimed
for il, farmers will take more pains TO raise
their calves and lambs land will become more
valuable and farming more profitable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

PARIS GREEN ON POTATOES eau
tlous writers have not yet ceased warning their
readers against the danger of using so deadly
poison as Paris green on such vegetables as
the potato which are to be eaten as food, and
IN the absence of examination, the caution
would seem to be well grounded But the fol
loving facts should set all possible apprehen-
sion at rest: |. The poison IS applied to the
tops and not to the roots, which are separated
from it by some inches of soil. 2. fit en-
tered the top soil, the quantity used Is so small
as not to constitute over a millionth part. 3,
1t is insoluble, and is not taken into the leaves
and stems much less into the tubers. 4. There IS
in most soils about one hundred times as much
iron as will neutralize the poison; so that even
if it were soluble, and were in danger of being
absorbed by the plant, the iron would preclude
the danger. 5. Millions of people every year
eat freely of potatoes which have been treated
by it, and not one has been hurt from the use
of the tubers, although some have suffered
from careless use of the poison in applying
1t, and cattle from breaking into the potato
field and eating the poisoned tops. 6. In adj
ditlon to all these provisions of safety, another
reason has been published for the relief of
tlmid persons, IN the following experiment,
made last autumn by Prof Thompson of the
Worcester Institute for Analysis A hill of
potatoes was opened last July by II. G. Fish
of that place, and an ounce OF the best Paris
green put in and around and on the potatoes
which were then about one-thlrd grown. They
were dug IN September and without washing
and with the Paris green adherlng to them,
taken to Prof. Thompson. He examined them
and found the Paris green adherng to the
skins easily removed by washing. They were
thoroughly boiled, but no trace of arsenic
could be detected, either IN the skin or in the
starch they contained. Being insoluble, the
poison could not enter them Country Gen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The Partisan papers on the morning after
the Grand PriX were full of details of the
dresses and putfs Of Mabille, but contained
nothing of any interest concerning the race,
One reporter described 1.-The person named
Kean, who Is the owner of Foxl1all," and
whom he saw "furously betting on the
course" as "a tall and portly man with a long
black beard" but in more scrupuous jour.
nails like the Temps and the Figaro Paris was
informed that IN. Quine is a very rich Ameri-
can pork merchant and flour manufacturer in
Chicago, whose feeble health did not permit
him to visit Paris" The reports OF the race,
as mere question of phraseology, would
make a French Academician of the last centu-
ry Stare and gasp, being full of such neolo-
gisms and immigrant words, as gentleman"
Jockey" starter" lunch" punch" bet.
ting" and "le crack"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Pucklen,s Arniea salye.

The BCsT SALvE in the world Tor Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter.
Chappei HaHds, Chiblalns, Corns, and al skin
Euptions, and positively cures Piles. It's guar.
anteed 10 give perfect satisfaction or money re.
funded. Price p cents per boX. For sale by f.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
How 10 Get Rich,

The great secret Of obtaining riches i, first, to
practice economy, and as good old deacon Sny-
DER SAYS at used 10 worry the life Cus Of the 10
pay enormous doctors bill, but now I have
struck it rich. Health and happiness reign su-
preme in our little household. and all simply be-
cause We use no other medicine but ElaCtric
Biiters and only costs fifty cents bottle" Sold
by +. Y. Griggs. %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Found at Last,

What every one should have, and never be
without, is Thomass Electric OH. 1t is thor
ough and safe in its effects, producing the most
wondrous cures Of rheumatism, neuralgia, burns,
bruises and wounds of every kind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
A Process for Making Butter.

The following description of the process en-
ployed in the manufacture OF butter at the
Hamburg creamery, n. j.. Is given in the
american Culttrat0r.
The milk is set In water at 500 by the deep
setting process, and is brought twice each day
by the farmers to insure good sweet milk. AL
ter standing twenty.four to thirtysiX hours 1t
is then skinned and the cream placed in a
room where the temperature can be 50 con
trolled that the cream will not be heated above
60; it is then allowed to stand twenty-four
hours, in which time it Will generally have
attained about the thickness of molasses; it Is
then fit for the churn, and is churned in the
dash -churn at u temperature of go until the
butter pellets are about the size of wheat
grains; the churn is then Immediately stopped,
and cold water enough is added 10 reduce the
temperature of the milk to So, which hinders
the butter from beng gathered 'nt" II solid
mass; it is then turned from t''' churn, butter
and milk both together into 4 ION made OF
sufficient size to hold and wash TIVE hundred
pounds at a time in the end OF which is IA
strainer that allows the buttermilk to drain OIL
freely; then water enough at temperature
of 500 is poured into the box to float the butter
which is gently stirred and the water is drawn
off, and the same process is repeated the sec
ond time, by which the butter is entirely freed
from the milk, and left in the small grain.llke
product; 1t is now weighed and one ounce of
the best imported salt to the pound is stirred
into the butter while still in its granular state,
which leaves the grain of the butter IN per-
feet state; the whole product is then for the
first time gathered into solid mass, and putin
proper reCeptacles, and placed in water and
allowed to stand until the salt is thoroughly
dissolved; it is then worked on the common
inclined worker to free it from brine (as for
milk there will be none if properly washedD;
after being properly worked it's placed IN pals
of seventy five to eighty pounds each, and is
then ready for market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
OSMAN g. HAPEMAT ".

n - Watches stem wiuisrs $50. White metal hnutnsif 80
81 Imitation gold 81. Solid .olds2 Cheapest AMI l'a!
N for yeu own use or speculail'e purposes nnna'
~ Z THOMPSON CO., 81 NAssauSi NJ" N".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

FINE STATIONERY A large assortment Of fine
stationery, regret aud visiting cards AZ 0smsn q
Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
How Now! What Is I'll

IIUW NUW WHHI 10 NJ
The great system renovator is Burdock Blood
Bitters. Try it and be convinced Price 81; trial
size, 10 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10
THE SUN FOR 1881,

Everybody reads THE SUN. In the edition of this newspaper throughout the year to come everybody
 I. All the worlds news so presented that the read CT will get the greatest amount of information with the least unprohtabie expenditure of time and eye- sight. THE SUN long ago. discovered the golden mean between redundant funess and unsatffector, breyity. SsSs M H@A MSa 9T-
 IL Much of that sort of nesss wbfch depefds les, upon its recognized importance than upon it's interest to mankind From morning to morning HE Suk prints continued story nf ihe lives of real on and women, and of their deeds, plans, loves hates anG troubles This story is more varied and more inter -esang t'ian any romance that was ever devised -
 Hl3food writing in every ,colnmn, ani freshness orignaitv accuracy and decorum in the treatment d every subject. es aTest sfs
 ". Honest comment THE SUN's habit ia to spea, out fearlessly about men and things. =, ST E@vs Equal candor in dealing with each politics party, and equal readiness to commend what il praseworthy tn rebuke what is blam able in Dem ocrat Republican,
 VI. Absolute independence of partisan organiza principles TEE SUN believes that the d,.vernmen' the Constitution gives is good one to keen It's notion of duty to resist to its utmost power thu effors of men in the Republican party t, set up an other form of government in place of that which ex ists, The year 1881 and the years immediately fol lowing will probably decide this supremely inportau contest TIE SUN believes that the victory will b, with the people against tlrc Rings for monopoly the Rings for plumber, and the Itings for imperia power. ssssI g5s ss s,-s a. u's. AZ '+s7a-gA
 Our terms are as follows: For the Daily Sum- four .pase sheet of fyenty-eipb Reoiuns, *he price by mail, postpaid is S5 cents month or $6. 30 year or, including the sunday paper, an eight page sheet of fifty, six columns thu price is 65 cents q month, or $7.7O year. postsps paid.
 The sunday edition of The Sun is also furnished separately at g I. % year, postage paid.
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CLIPPINGS.

There are 25, 42S other idiots in the United Statesi SO cheer up. .l i &g saese s-ss. .aeass Passing around the hat is one way of getting the cents of the meeting. Man wantshntA little here Stelow, But iie prefers that little above zero. 9aR9ss Sitting Bull may die ofthe whooping cough but notsof arm fever. = a l11 = 7,7-1s Jack Frost should be arrested. He refuses to "keep of the grass" 4
 Susan B. Anthony: '.No: the passion Tor articles of antiquity doesn't include wo- men," In two years boy car, learn as much Latin as he can forget in six months after he goes to work for living ass !. x N 1fT1 Gail Hamilton iswriting book On her child. hood. This is farther than she has went back on any one else.
 It is now stated that there was .svery little enthusiasm" at Bhnqui's funeral. They couldn't have know him very well.
 Rut soft what light through wonder win dow breaks It is a snowfall and wonder goes son of a glazier. After having been called upon by delega- ton Qf colored men, it was very mean in the President to rush out and count his chickens. Policeman-.Now, then, moveon l There's nothing the matter here" Sarcastic Bow "Of course there isn't. If there was you wouldn't be here" z aes salF:
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

THE KAYAK.-Dr. l. I. Hayes, in his "Open Polar Sea- thus euiogizesate areenla type of canoe, which I-haveF remarked possessGd Considerable sheer, and is a better sea boat than the Rob ROys" of the Labrador coast |: "The kayak of the Greenlander is the frailest specimen of marine architecture that ever car- ried human freight. It is IS feet long and as many inches wide as It's middle, and tapers, with an upward curving line, to a point at either end. The boat is graceful as "a duck gdand light as feather It has no ballast and no keel, and it rides almost on the surface of the water. It is, therefore necessarily top heavy. Long practice is required to manage it. and no tight.rope dancer ever needed more steady nerve and skill of balance thanthis same savage kayaker. Yet in this fraif craft he does not hesitate to ride seas which would swamp an ordinary boat, or to break through surf which may sweep completely ever him. But he is used to hand battles, and in spite of every fortune, he keeps himself upright" have been assured, however, by persons famil- far with Arctic cruising, that the kayaker does sometimes come to grief by the capsizing of his canoe. The skirt of his sealskin water. proof shirt being firmly lashed to the combing of thelwell of the kayak, he becomes 50 chilled by the cold water, and exhausted by his strug gles to free himself from his canoe, that death by drowning overtakes the poor fellow in spite of all his presence of mind and nautical skill As long as he retains his double -bladed paddle under water there is fair chance of the kayat ker riRhting himself but when that is los his chances of getting safely to land are poor indeed. - BFentGaO's Monthly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

ITCHING PILRs-ASYMpToMs AND CURRl- The symptoms are moisture, like precipitation, intense itching, increased by scratching, very distressing. particularly at night, as if pin worms were crawling in and about the rectum i; the private parts are sometimes affected : Eff allowed to continue very serious results may follow. "DR. SwAYNE's ALL-HEALING OlNT- MENT" is pleasant sure cure Also for let. ter, Itch, Salt Rheum, Scala Head, Erysipelas, Barbers' Itch, Blotches, all Scaly, Gusty, Cutaneous Eruptions Price 50 cents, 8 boxes of SIPS. Sent by mail to any address on re- ceipt of price in currency, or three cent post age stamps Prepared only by Dr. Swayne 6 Son, 330 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa, to whom. letters should be addressed. Sold by all prominent druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10
Club Prices for the best Home and el Foreign Literature

Possessed of THE Lxvxxs Aex and one or other ef our vivacious American monthlies, subscriber vii 4pd himash iBr command q ths whels saHeeSsn."- PkilGdeEpki9 Eseaislq BssElstiS. st tEcTk Wl0.so TIE Lfvna Ao1 and sikhsr of tks American s@ mopthliss for Horpers EssblB BasaT1 will be sent for year, ksth pespasd; for e9Ee TMY LIvIHa AaR and the e. Ntskslas sr Appisesnb Jsas aal, or Lsppiaeott's AonthaE.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

A Boy TO THE CHIEF< COMMAND. .-Wh en Gen. Bonaparte first came among us we were furious with the Directorate for having sent a boy to command us. Qt should be remem- bered that at this time Napoleon was only 26 years of age He was a short awkward looking, thin youth, and the Army was ser iously discontented with having. such boy placed in the chief command, while Generals like Augereap and Massepa were placed pni der him, but they soon felttheinauence of the young Gensral's genius in establishing order among them; sand alter the abattle of Monts. notte, when Napoleon on the following morn ing visited the hospitals, and addressed words Of encouragement to every. wounded soldier, and saw himself that his wounded were dress cd and his falling stlength revived by suitable nouriahment, 6 kind of magic confidence in him came. over the spirit of the soldiers which the subsequent victories of Dego and Massemo following soon after that of Mentenotte. kind led into . spirit of enthusiasm. = Temple Bar
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

ELEPHANTS PLAYING PossUM. MT Du rand, the press agent of the consolidated cir GUS show. has been talking with New York reporter about the recent administration of four gallon dose of whiskey to two of the ele phants at the circus quarters, that seemed to be suffering from chill "The bill for the whisky" said Mr., Durand, 'came to Mr. Bar mum, whose strong temperance predilections you know: After paying the bill Mr. Barnum insisted that nobody in his employ, not even his elephants, should drink whisky under any circumstances. In little while the elephants when the effect of the liquor-, had died away, commenced shivering again.s andsappafently had another chill. They. looked longingly at { the keeper, and attempted to Icaress him with another drink The keeper shook his head, and told them positively 'No' In five min utes every appearance of ague had vanished
 and the animals were quietly munching hay, ssnsuaL They had been playing 'possunl ',e
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10
Farm for ;.,ale !

SITUATED one mile north of Morris Center near
 0 the east shore of Bantam Lake, containing about 20 and is well supplied, rtth wood aud water. The buildings are in good repair. Win be sold on
 very reasonable terms. For further particulars in- Quire of 4l-3ms MRS. A. O. RAY, Thomaston, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

The Volumes of the Weekly begin with the frs Number for January of each year. When time is
 mentioned it will be understood that the subscriber wishes to commence withthe Number next=after the receipt Of order. 7. s~ %I &S r The last Eleven Annual Volumes of HAMPERS WEEKLY in neat cloth binding. will be sent by mail
 postage paid by express free of expense provided the freight does not exce-d one dollar per voume), for $700 each..t =, - fT
 Cloth Cases for each volume, suitable for binding will be sent by msl postpaid, receipt of $l.O6 each. rT Remittances should be made by Post Office Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss. gs1 NeospGpers are not to copy this advertisement sch- | out the express order ef HARPER & BROTHERS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10
.- HARPER'S pERtoDHALS.

-xMRPERY 9ERt0RHALS. HARPEKS WEEKLY, one year. $4OO HAMPERS MAGAZINE, one .yr. 400 HARPER'S BAZAAR, G 400 The THREE above-named publications,
 one year. 1000 Any TWO, above-named ope year. 700 Harper's Young People, & 15O Postage Free to o subscribers in the United States Or CGnddG.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10
.tH3tlse9 1881. E -'t Il Harper's Weekly. ILLU TRATED,

aT ThlA periodical by its able and scholarly discus sfons of the qaestionso the day. ass well by it's are prepared by the best artists
 has always exerted almost powerful and beneficial Influence upon the public mind
 The weight of it's influence will always be found on the side of morality, enlightenment, aud refinement
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

The Volumes of the Basar begin with the arst Number for January of each year. When, no Hmsjil mentioned, 1t W be understood that the subscriber wishes to commence with the Number next sftefths The last Eleven Annual volumes Of fflhfKR's BAZAAR. in neat cloth binding will be sent by 1nail the freight does not exceed dollar per vOlame). for $7 GO each. Cloth Cases for each volume, suitable for binding. will be sent by mail. postpaid on receipt of $l .oo each. 3tsr A' low eits3 tz' ~da5t1-if 4s3 Remittances should be made by Post-o once Money Order Draft to avoid chance of loss. 'SR' 4' 4' Newspapers not to copy is advertisement Vith eat the e9press order q HARPER BROTHERS.
 Address .' HARPER & BROTHERS. New York, SHEPAUG RAILROAD Arrangement Of TrGttas Commencing November 2sth, 1880. -, --5'ei91.@- 1- DOWNWARD. o.' 'io A'ihi' Monday Special s.25 A. M.-Passenger Train from
 Litchhelds connects at Hawleyyile with
 trains M arriying in Bridgeport st l2so p P.
 3.07 p. m., via, Housotonic &. R. Bethel, st,4 11.55 2. m. South NerwsIk,' 1.1s p. n. N New York. sg P m. viz. p.pbuEy snd So0 P, M.-Mixed train from Litchheld connects ai
 Hawleyvilie with trains arriving ia 4fz Bridgeport at 80 p. m. {; New York, 1u.30
 p. m. New Milford, $50 p. ,na,, via. H0qs-
 atomic R. R. Bethel. 6.65 p. m. {; South Norwslk. 9.25 p. m. and (except Satur. ag da.s1 Danbury at7.28 p. m., via. Danbury
 and NoIwalk R. R. lram s,eIT Sunday Milk-4.3 30 D. n from Litchheld, connects st < ,s Bawleyyille for Bridgeporty New Haven
 and New York, via. HOusstonic K. R., for i fa Bethel, Danbnry, South Nofwak. New
 York and New Hayee, wis, Danbury sad &ts< NorwsIk R. R. -zs... U. sgcrsst f UPWARD.Iss ,Hsar aaf1R HOO A, M-Mixed train from Hewlsyviile sonnssts
 from New York st 8;05, a. m.; South Nor- walk at e.s0 2. rn.; DanbnTy at 100, .. ID. {:
 Bethel, 1o.36a a. m via DRnbury Nor
 walk Railroad. From New York at SOS
 am.; New Haven at 0.83 .. m. Bridge 4s port at 1910 .. m.. via. Housatonfc Rail-
 road. SF
 Monday special-1. .00 p. m. Mixed Train from Haw- leyville connects from Danbury at l3.oo
 m. |; Bethel, l2.20 p. m., via. Danbury l. Norwalk R. R. From Pittsield at sec ..
 n., via. Housatonic R. R.
 Saturday Speciai-7.35 D. m., Passenger Train from
 Hawieyville connects from New York at
 $40, p. m. South NOrwslk, 6.lo a. {;
 Danbury at c 10 D. 10, Bethel, T.lk D. m..
 via. Danbury and Norwslk Railroad. asas From PittsAsld at 400 p. m, via Housa- .s44 sonie Railroad. sasg8s 90g gsss2 ksS
 .. N. PIAFT. sapsraassaasnt
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

@HCA WEEK. $12 day at home easily made. Vs ~Costly Outfit free. Address TRux & Co.,, Augusta, Maine. ls-iyr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

Address. laIt>.1 sad
 HARPER < BROTHERS. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

Professor Swing thinks hell is not mention ed SO much as it used to be- There is very slippery piece of walk in frontzof the Danbury library. If the professor will take chair and sit there for an hour or SO he will modify his opinion materially.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

Yes" remarked a musical critic, ,srecently from Kansas, "the fddlin' was bully, but I tell you, when the fat chap with the big mus tache laid hold of that bass fiddle and went for them low notes in the violin-celar, just felt as if buzz-saw was a playin' Yankee Doodle on my backbone" asslas Ezz 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-02-10

"Is your wife Democrat or Republican ?" asked ono Roekland citizen of another in store this morning. ''She's neither" was the prompt response. and then glancing cautious ly around and sinking his voice to hoarse whisper he explained. ''She's Home -Ru-