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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-10-17
FICTITIOUS PRlCHS

Webster defines the word fictitious"
thus: ''Feigned; imaginary; not real;
counterfeit; false; not genuinen Such is |
the character OF the catalogue prices of
pianos and organs, differing some in the
enormity of the ofEense in proportion to
the quality Of the instruments; for be it |
understood that many Of the cheapest |
made Instruments rate about the same On |
the catalogues as frst,class ones. This
condition is regretted by some of the
leading makers, but they are power ess
to change because many deal
ers insist on the present
policy being continued, for the reason
that it gives them better chance to get
high prices by making purchasers be-
lieve that in offering them 81. 200 piapo
for $3.50 or s $3.50 organ for $3.50, that
they are giving immense bargains, when
in fact the instrument may be exceed
ingly dear even al these seemingly very
low prices. a business man in this city
thinking that he could get q first class
piano at the factory much cheaper than
ne could in this city, bought one shown
him on the catalogue to be 81 600. for
$525, as special price to him, with the
understanding that be was to use his in
luence to effect Gales among his friends.
1t was very Disappointing to him when
shown that l could have furnished the
instrument for S425 with a reasonable
profit to myself. Recently lady had q
piano selected for her IN New York, st a
cost of S5OO delivered in this city, which
she highly priced. The tuner did not
convince her that she could have pur-
chased the came class of piano by the
same maker from me. for $500,
that being the regular price. Many sim
liar cases have come to my knowledge.
have just been offered by two different
makers of pianos, who advertise very
largely throughout the country: ''7115
octave, upright pianos, tri-, handsome
rosewood case, all the latest improve
ments, and warranted for five years."
for $ll0! Catalogue price $3.50, Who
wants such piano st any price? And
yet they are sold in this Territory at $500
and upwards. Surely catalogue prices
are snare and deception when used to
reflect dealers prices as great bargains.
Ny method Of doing business is some
what different to that Of the trade gener.
ally. | buy the very best instruments of
their class, at the lowest possible cash
prices, and sell them on their merits. I
carry no shoddy instruments. have no
leaders" or catch price goods. I have
no sliding scale of prices. I have
but ONE PRICE TO ALL, which is plainly
marked Cd all goods from Jews harp to
a Concert Grand Piano. All nv goods
ara f1rppjcply &c rApracanko6
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-10-17
Trouble In CaDn

Lincoln, Neb. Senator Van Wvek
mas taKen the stump against Valentine.
Ieguiar republican nominee in the ThiId
district. He Is q strong civil service re-
former, because the President refused IN
give MIN all the patronage ia the ste.s
his course Is uncallsd for and Con-
demned heartily by republicans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

On Saturday last the Rock Island road divided
Its dispatch department on the Illinois Division,
putting in an entire extra set of dispatchers at
Rock Island. Heretofore the entire dispatch SER
vice Of the Illinois Division has been located
here, with William Hobbs, as chief, and j. G.
Whitney and j. A. Benson, assistants. The de-
partment has had the entire line in charge, from
Chicago to Rock Island, distance Of lS5 miles,
and with the increasing business OF the Illineis
Division it has been deemed prudent, as mat.
ter Of safety, to divide the service. So, begin
ming tomorrow, Mr.. Hobbs and his associates
will operate only between Chicago and Peru
the midway point between Chicago and Rock Is.
land-and corps of dispatchers at Rock Island
will operate this way, between Rock Island and
Peru. Mr.. j. +. Mackie has been appointed
chief Of the Rock Island service, with f. ?. Ly.
man and B. S. Powers as assistants. The divis-
ion will incur a considerable additional expense
but the degree Of safety involved will be more
than twofold. The avoidance of one accident,
as u result of the extra precaution, could easily
cover the expense for a score Of years to come.
The Rock Island is now running from twenty
five to thirty trains, each way, daily besides nu-
merous wild trains, over this division, and the
business has become far more than one set Of
dispatchers can do.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21
What W. Cot tor Our (,ity Taxes

Much of government, police force, llumina
on on dark nights, schools, somewhat, not
hereby where the mass, 'the common people,
Ave advantage and opportunity to learn how to
lad, write, spell and figure" but also where
very few CT the whole children have nearly col.
ge and gynlndSia opportunity and advantage
nd tho the system is made enormously eXpen.
We yet 1t Is all sugared over with the idea and
) name of provision for common schools. "
e have also the beginning Of good waysin and
bout; graveled streets, in some sense; bridges,
C., &c.
Nothing is more helpful in setting off q city
a stranger visiting it than good sidewalks and
bod roads for beautiful drives. These are a
On Of prosperity and OF sense as well. They
mote thrift and brains. To the people Of the
|untry round about the avenues to the town are
alters Of prime Importance. Butter and eggs,
getables, meats, poultry, they will raise for
Q market and bring in at all seasons If 1t is MS
thing just to run in with it over good roads.
beir coming brings trade and quickens enter
Use. Their easy approach mpels them with
w force 10 raise things 10 sell, and SO have the
cans of more extended purchase, and so it
ines about, as seen almost everywhere, the
rms and farm houses near town show an i'm.
ovement, comfort, affiuence that are not seen
you go further out
We have some good roads to the west and east
d to the bluffs. "Perhaps the worst is that
nth from the Rock Island depot over the plank
ad." From the feeder bridge to the city lin
it is - bad. Zach reader may put in the
alifying word) Much has been done, but a
tie more is needed to make permanent what
done undcne on what is left Of that road. The
rrowest place has been well nigh impossible
heavy loaded teams since the wet season set
till now. A few dollars only, spent in secur-
with gravel that one spot from the gateway
Mr.. s. f. King TO the city limits, would have
en blessing to horse and driver. The town
es 1t to itself to complete its work 70 the top
the hill, the north line Of this township. Then
work done there in the last few years would
ia degree permanent.
These ways become no better by neglect. On
contrary they increase expenditure and a
couragement to travel. It's shame that
n coming in OH that road often have TO tie at
town line, and for relief to team and them
yes, foot it in, to escape worse fate 1t affects
de in way that makes losses with no accru.
good ~?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

|hour too late for II and had to hire livery team
10 reach the next town and pay $3.50 for It,
Hum! 1t will happen so sometimes! years
reading lost to him. Maybe he'll never miss ~
''Paid his money oil the same"
Marseilles paper: "E. J. Spicer said he hac
seen railroad officials of the c., B. & O. K. r.,
who assured him that they were looking favora
bly, toward Marseilles but would like shipping
statistics"
A rolling mill committee desires pass from
f'ittsburg to this city to examine the ADVANTAGES
here; two factories for pressed glassware are De
Ing corresponded with by individuals ana VINO
recipe favorable replies; bottle house, com
posed Of II steady blowers, are exceedingly anX'
ous to build and only await competent imam
cier to take charge of II; another bottle house,
by different set of blowers, who reed outside
aid and expect to advertise for stock this season.
This anxiety to locate here is becoming conta.
kous, and if Ottawa capitalists wish to control
manufacturing interests at home they should
AXE hold nOw.-JoHrpdt.
II these things are so, why are not the bust
ness men of the city put in possession of the
names of these parties so that they can be prop
krly taken care of? The fearful and glittering
keneralties, from which the above is taken, are
much out Of place now, for we doubt If any en-
erprise showing money in it will be TIN own over
by Ottawa men to-day, if properly presented
Bring on your men, Mr. Journal; show Ottawa
men their names and faces and let Ottawa men
ear what they have to say.
The question of recognizing the city under
he general state law is being vigorously dis
used on the street and urged by two of our CO.
emporaries The FREE Trader was III favor OF
his step four years ago, and has heard OF no
eason why it should advise differently now. AT
he very least, the city could not possibly have a
oorer scheme of government than she now has,
nd there is every reason to believe the change
Till be an improvement On Monday night q
ompetent committee will make report on this
lbiect to the Business Mems Association which
be expect will throw not a little light on this
uestion-much needed; for there seems no rea
on for the defeat of the measure four years ago
kept the general Ignorance OF the public OF
he merits of the scheme. We would like, how
YER, to have The Hold. on Colvin" business ex.
laned in connection with vote on the measure
Ottawa; for we confess we don't banker after
ore than the absolutely necessary allowance
the present administration.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21
That Memorial.

The Chicago Times OF Thursday has the follow
at will be remembered that the ladies Of
ava, H., collected albums containing the au
raphs OF prominent people, and the Decora
Art Society OF Chicago prepared set of par.
hangings, all Of which were presented to cx.
sident and Mrs. Hayes some time ago. The
pients did not wish public mention made o.
presentation at the time, on account of the
tn of the late president. The Times now gives
speeches made on the occasion. John V.
well, on behalf OF the committee, spoke as
ows:
MRS. HAYES: No honest effort to influence
lie sentiment for the elevation Of the neral
} OF society was ever wholly lost, however
hble its origin. There is an indefnable some
IL in the human heart which lnstinctively
g at such a shrine. When the example comes
the wife OF the president OF great govern
L like ours, and when the power of il is d.
ed against the use o. intoxicating liquors as
verage, then it is that patriotism and phil
hropy can both uncover their heads and build
liar at which true plety car minister. Ohio
FURNISHED one of the best generals to save
country, and two OF the best presidents to
erye Its institutions, against which the gates
ELL could not prevail, Illinois may perhaps
|anh her in that her Lincoln and Grant played
conspicuous parts in that work. but Illinois
every other state in the union can with most
ant propriety accord 10 Ohio the front rank
Wing Us woman to preside over the courte.
of the white house who had the will and the
|age to Danish wines from its tables. The
et class Of young people in this nation will
II forget IL; and Illinois, the home Of Lin
desires TO place in your hands slight to.
as perpetual reminder OF how her sons and
thters appreciate the character Of the ma
matron who had the solid Christian forti-
necessary to make such an example posi-
nd doCbly luminous because of the proud
height from which it emanated. For
purpose am instructed TO hand you this
graph album for your table, and this curtain
our parloT, and TO say that our wish is that
Ind yours may live 20 see your principle.
eciated and your example followed by every
Who would truly represent our country eth
the drawing-rcom or in the legislature or
htive halls.
rs. Hayes replied;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

mr.. FARwRLL: beg you, and the ladies Of
Illinois, for whom you speak, to receive my
thanks for the beautiful curtain and the very in
teresting volume Of autographs which you have
presented me.
cannot express the happiness it gives me to
be assured that our manner OF life at the white
house has been approved by SO many intelligent
and earnest people Certainly the sentiment Is
gaining strength that the duties OF hospitality
can be suitably observed without the temptations
and dangers arising from the use Of intoxicating
drinks.
these tokens of your esteem | shall always prize
and preserve them, and will gratefully remem-
Der the kind words with which you have con-
veyed them to me"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

and the same to-day. They are now sending out
eleven trains a day with 200 cars loaded with
coal, and most OF the cars are big cotton ones"
On Wednesday afternoon miner was found
frozen in the ice at Coal Ran Creek. II is sup
posed he had fallen off the bridge and was
caught in the break he made in the ice. He was
found in water up to his waist and UNCONSCIOUS.
HIS recovery is doubtful.
A society called "Thc Workingmen's Yearly
Beneficial Association" has recently been formed
in Streator, having for its object the mutual as
slstance Of its members In case Of accidents, bad
health or death 1t is similar to many of the orga-
nizations that exist in England. The scheme was
originated by the drivers Of No. 2 shaft.
The Catholic fair has been very successful this
week. The attendance has been very large and
much interest is taken in the Fair. There was
music and dancing. Among the donations were
Silverwarc furniture, set OF mink furs from the
employees of ID. Heenan " Co.; lady's gold
watch from d. Heenan & Co.; pair of fine shoes
from d. Fielding; aset Of china of 80 pieces, &c.
Free Press: "The coke works to be erected
here in the spring under the G. W. Il V. G. Co.
management, promise to be one of the most i'm
tor could possibly be interested. If coke can
possibly be manufactured from slack that now
goes to waste, as the officers of the company
seem to think-and they are evidently well
enough convinced of this fact to make the neces-
sary expenditure Of money-not only will anew
industry be developed, but that which is now
considered worse than useless, becomes at once
available material recurring only labor To make
it valuable. Perhaps this has much to do with
bringing Mr.. Cherry back among us, as certain
y no one could project such scheme with
greater assurance of success. The work will be
backed by almost unlimited capital, and the
prospects are that Streator may become the Con-
nelsville of Illinois. A location for the works has
not yet been decided upon, but they will proba'
bly, be placed somewhere in the northeastern
part of the city"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21
Auction Sale.

TIE subscriber will sell public sale. bis residence
Ave miles west OF Ottawa. Thursday, January o. is2
mencng at ~ o'clock a. the following personal
property:
Six work horses mich cows. 3yesrng steers hefers
IS Thoroughbred COtswolG sheep lot OF shoss Mzrsh
Harvester mover. ground piovs cuivafors
rows wagons DBzges hay. harnesses and other farm.
ing implements and household furniture.
TERMS OF SALK-An sums Of SO aud under. cash; all
over amount credit Of 10 months will be given on
xh approved security without interest II paid when
due II paid per will be charged from date
Five Per crnt. OF for cash. WN. A, SMITH.
II. II. AkTLocK. Aucficreer Jasitzr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

TAN S;A LIZ NOrICE..-Notcci s hereby given
that at sale by the Treasurer and eNofiClO Collector
Of La Sale county in the state OF Illinois of delinquent
lands lots and parts of town lots held the county
court house. in the city OF Ottawa In said county and state
or the state county and other taxes and costs due thereon
for the year 1879 and previous years, commenced
the lith day of June 1850 and continued dag
day in pursuance of law Lothrop Perkins the 2d day
Of Jane 4. 1880 became the purchaser Of the following
described lots situated In GlOver Addition 10 the town OF
Ottawa in said county and state and assessed in the
OF W. II. ". Cushman:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

And lot 10 in block ls said Gloyers Addition the
town Of Ottawa, assessed the name Of f. s. Hutton.
And further notice . hereby given to all whom u may
concern, that the time OF redemption from said sale will
pire In two from the date Of the purchase % sal Os
and each Of them. LOTHROP PERKINS,
Ottawa, Jan. q. 1879 -3y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21

"Shc has cured herself and thousands Others sas
herself and e-ripsbe family from han walks OF HE
cay and to-day loved and rtspecrs most BY those Who
know her est"-Psora National Democrat,
iii always pleasure record the success Of woueg.
youth and early womanhood rise superior 10 all oppoAs
and 'armorht the many Obstacles continually Arising
nence in any department of e and mach more 80 In tfs
DR. Kcck commenced the practice profession
fifteen years ago, and has achieved success and proT,
nence as marked and catering rs II Is fully desery IN
d9Shrtes y Peoria.
Mrs Keck hss been active and successful praetitoaes
Tor fifteen years She makes special study OF chronic
seases only, and has certainly performed many wonerrN
cures Washington Farmer.
Time s1a q larger acau@at9g,e WITH The people ~
sGr,e to Hdd yearly to Mr. kecks celebrity ~ physe
This lady so well and iayorably known to our reaes
that she needs but apassing notice here She comes a~
crowned WITH aTd bearing the hish'' fe'o
During her last visit here it was wonderful 10 10
vast crowd Of patients that gathered around herLtrGoo'
tfi) Herald
The Doctor. rapidly growing popularity rs eonstant
probably the city still 1t ncressin4
patients come from great distances Peoria Frcefe
The growth OF her business ths city has been steady
and rapid, and her reputation for practical akin In II
treatment OF chronic diseases Is widely increasing "-cs
Mrs, Keck has earned the great which she eAop
bo untirng activity in behalf OF the sick and earned we
for chronic diseases needs no mention for those 80 trou6
for hundreds OF miles around seek her counsel g-es
OF regular periodical visits To Bloomington her prace =
result Of many cures performed bloomington BuleH
gained Without doubt greater celebrity than any Fen
in from all parts Of the country" Woodiord Sentinel
probably physc has to city who 70
eminent lady Mrs. Or Keck,"Liaooln tIH) Herald
z IGE3. at office. Clifton Hotel. octiSa~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21
kECk'S MEDICAL INFIRMARY.

mo invalid values health and s blessings should
overlook the mass of testimony which exists az her ability
The Doctor adding daily her already ilustrous and
wellearned reputation."-i eoItd Journal
Indeed II all our physicians take
eat and work with the professional zeal as Mrs Dr.
grand conquest OF human disease then would there be less
affection and better health at bloomington BuF!n
This lady is herself remarkable woman. Engasng in
qualities recognized to meet tolerance Mrs. DR.
has worked heroicy and rapidly upward until
now she stands upon an emnence ProNssonal celeora
Gazette.
Mrs. pr Keck has shown herself 20 be wonderful wo.
man. and her career wonderful one look at IN what way
you will."-Peofid Ndsiond! Democrat
Frank generous and kindhearted she has won the AZ
fectons of all classes aud Is respected and honorcd not
alone for her professional attanmonts but for her high quail
tiles lady and upright or Feorid
I'VE speak from our knowledge when she Is
the successful practitioners in the treatment of
diseases made specially Uy her In ths Gsh
ingt0n Farmer.
This lady gained cmncnco in the practice OF her
speciality OF chronic diseases which inspires mertorlous
emulation on the part OF Younger and tren Older oowsrs
bring forth The and a,"r r Of
the states. "-Ddsenpor Democrat
This lady has developed system of practice which Is
distinctive and to meet The rcqurements TO which 1t
applied, with surprising facility"PsoTd 7TdaScrpL
"she is now sound healthy woman, capable Of doing
the work OF Ave ordinary women She has not only cured
herself she has cured and curing thousands of ohers
afflicted with the same lnfamed condition OF the mucous
whether Of the head respiratory organs or
other parts OF the body Her IL Unprecedented
Peoria National Democrat.
"Some who have been given up by best physicians ~
ncurablc have been placed under the care lady VINO
haa saved them from early grave Bloomington 5ba
day Eye.
"A well known In central Illinois a. 30 have be
household word In hundreds Of families, IL that Of
Mrs DR. Keck ."-EpeniHg PeOridn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-21
#arrteO.

In Wilmington H.. Jan H. by Rev J. W. StOutenburgh
DR.. HORACE W HOPKINS and Miss LUCY s. GRIDLEY
both of Ottawa
January 18th at the residence of Mr. Bach, Ottawa by
Rev d. F. Mcpherson. Mr. F. NJ FISHBURN, of South OF
tawa, TO Miss SARAH f. KAN, Of Ottawa.
Tuesday January nth, the residence of the brides
father on Superior street. by Rev r. c. Arnold Mr. ROB
ERT CANAAN and Miss SARAH HoDKINSON, all OF
this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-23

ACCORDING to a list of Representatives
elect, prepared by Clerk Mcpherson, of
the House of representatives, there will
be in the next House 191 Democrats, 119
Republicans, GTeenbackers, Inde-
pendents, and Readjusters, giving the
Democrats a majority of SO over all.
There are now three vacancies, caused
by the deaths of Updegraff, of Ohio; Orth
of Indiana, and Heron, of Louisiana.
One of these will be filled by Demo-
crat and the others by Republicans, so
that the Democratic majority will re-
main at fifty-nine when the House is
full.-Exchange
Major j. II. Wallace will make 1872
Democrats to 11S Republicans, making
the Democratic majority sixty. 1t is
not likely that Major Mckinley will
ever take the seat. When the Eighteenth
district Of Ohio is called, and Mckinley
presents his certificate and himself, a
motion will doubtless be made to hold
the case in a. eyanee unit! it is investi
gated by committee and voted on by
the House. This will soon be done and
Major Wallace will get the seat as
member of Congress from this the
Eighteenth district Of Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-23

SENATOR PENDLEToN, in his speech
advocating his Civil Service bill, quotes
from a report made to Congress year
Or two ago, which states that in the
Treasury Department were 3,4O0 clerks
employed, when the law only allowed
of 1900; twenty clerks were employed
where one would do all the work. SEN
ator Sherman, in reply, stated that the
Secretaries were anxious to aeeommo-
date Senators and members of Congress,
and this accounted for the extra num-
Der Of clerks in the Departments. Mr..
PendletOn also said the extra clerks
were paid, not out Of the regular appro-
pristiOn, but from other funds. Mr.
PendletOn's bill proposes to stop this
sort Of work.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-23

THE National Bureau Of Statistics
says: The corn crop this year is esti-
mated at 1,68OOOO,OOO bushels, against
1,194. $4,000 bushels in 1881. The latest
estimate of the wheat crop of the season
of 1882 is 5OO,OOOOOO bushels, as against
3SO, O,2SO,OOO in 1881. The value of do
nestle exports during the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1882, $733, ,239, ,732, as
against 1885,, 1925, ,947 during 1881; fall
ing off of $15O,6S6,215. This is due al
most entirely to the failure of the crops
of the country during the season of
1884, result attributable to the drought
and other unfavOrable meteorological
influences which prevailed so extern
siYely throughout the country during
that season. The imports during the
fiscal year were 1924, 639,574-larger
than during any previous year in the
history of the country. The number of
tons transported on the fifteen leading
railroads of the United States the last
fiscal year was S6,613, 100, as against 81
1894 tons during the preceding fiscal
year. The railroad mileage of the Uni
ted States January 1, 1882, was 1O4,S13
miles,