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The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
with him, to furnish evidence that there
are fools outside the human race.

with him, To furnish evidence tDat tnerc
are fools outside the human race.
Very naturally this abnormally mild
weather tor the season Is supposed To have
some connection with the mysterious ap-
pearanccs that have lately been noticed to
follow sunset and to precede sunrise. Dur
ing the days OF recent weeks the sun seems
to have been obscured by thin veil OF
dull leaden hue which, ~ the sun receded
toward the horizon, became more lumi'
nous, then yellow, then orange then red
and, as night settled down upon the earth,
q dull purple. At first it was thought
these appearances were ordinary sunset re.
Elections of light but 1t IS now pretty GER
tain that they are either the misty substance
Of the tail of some unseen comet, in which
the earth Is enveloped, or "A surrounding
stratum Of world dust or very small mete-
ors Prof Brooks, of the Red House OBJ
servatory, Phelps, n. y, has turned his
telescope upon these objects and discovered
what he thinks are myrlads OF telescope
mcteors. IT 1t Is unorganlzed world dust,
or decomposcd vapors, as the Democrat
and Chr0ntcle of Rochester, n. Y, remarks,
"IIow is this matter to be disposed of?
Will i, settle and form deposit upon the
earth, or remain partial opaque shell
about the earth to cut off n portion of the
suns light upon it?"
Whether, however, the lurid morning
and evening skies are cosmical Or merely
phenomena, and wlethcr they
have anything or everything to do with
the exceptional weather, nobody seems to
know. at ID II strange commentary on
the much vaunted progress of man." con
cludes a cotcmporary, that scientists are
not only unable To solve the mystery but
were wholly unprepared for II, while
those wee folks the muskrats and other
iny denizens ot the woods, seem to have
been prepared for it all along, and have
'cgulatcd their winter arrangements ac-
,ordIngly."
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
For months the city of Milwaukee "

For months the city of Milwaukee was
excited over the almost nightly occurrence
of incendiary fires, and the utmost vlgi-
lance Of the police was unable to lay hands
on the bugs. On Monday It was dlscov
cred that the incendiaries were an assOcia-
ton of four boys, 10 years old, sons of re.
spectacle parents, who had formed them.
selves into Buffalo Bill Club" and had
a pirates den, where they kept guns, las.
soes, dime novels, &c, and made raids on
we'll to do nelghbors, kIndling incenilary
fires to facilitate their operations.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

After many tdyersties Stiefcrs new elcc:
trlc bids fair to be success, and ii all goes
well It's illuminating power will be manifest
ed this evening For some satisfactory rea-
son the Sperry light, which was the first de-
cided upon, was subsequently discarded and
the Thomas Houstan" light substituted.
The generating machine and lemps for all
the subscribers were received this week, and
are now in place. The power will be oh
tanned at II. G. Strawn's planning mill, as
before announced. should Mr.. Stiefel's
plans succeed, and We can see no reason why
they will not, Ottawa may probably claim TO
be even better lighted city than Elgin,
which rates itself the best lighted city on the
continent.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
personal, ,


iting her parents and friends in this city.
GILBERT.-H. s. Gilbert has purchased the
grain elevator at Grand Ridge, and now han.
dies grain there.
TRuMBo.-Wm. G. TrumbO has purchased
of the Degen Bros. one OF the Norman mares
at a cost Of $3.50.
HuGnEs.-A. L. Hughes, of Davenport,
late of this city, is organizing Gigantic"
paper company in that city.
| MC.-John Mccoy, of South Ottawa, for
% years resident OF La Sale county, died
on Saturday at the age Of ~ years.
EAsr.-Mrs. Jennie Goodell of Leadylle,
is coming east to visit her friends in Wash.
ington, New York, &C., this winter.
u Bush. Mrs. Theron Bushnell and Miss
Susie Bushnell have returned home to
Ottawa from Minnesota for the winter.
CATLIN.-T. d. Catlin, of the Glass Works,
is east to attend the meeting which will IN
all probability settle the question whether
the works will do any WORK this season.
FLANAGAN.-Streator Free Press. "Mr.
Flanagan says that Mrs. Flanagan, who is
in Philadelphia being treated for her asthma
tic trouble, has been greatly benefited by
her treatment there, and now has strong
hopes of ultimate recovery"
sPhNcER.-Mr. j. X. Spencer, of Rutland,
is building new residence on his fine farm.
II is 30x60 two stories, with addition in rear,
bay windows, extensive veranda Messrs.
Pruett j. Miller are the contractors. The
cost will be something over 50, 600.
SABIN.-The La Sale county friends Of
Minneso:a's new Senator, Sabin, are pleased
at his being selected by the Republican Ma
tional Committee as Chairman-a position
ne will occupy until the meeting of the con-
vention in Chicago in June next.
GRIGGs.-Oakley Griggs, the Streator drug.
gist, has jnst received the copyright for his
new preparation for chapped hands, lips,
roughness OF the skin and preserving the
from inclement weather 1t is
known as kalodsrma, signifying soft skin"
REED1 Wednesday beng the Goth ami.
versary Of the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs
Thos. Reedy, warden and matron OF the
County Asylum, their friends Of this city
fact to make them a visit. There were q
large number of guests, and q most enjoya.
BILE time was had with social intercourse,
dancing, &c. A large extension table was
covered with China glfts-full dinner and tea
sets, bed room sets, statuettes, &c, &c. An
elegant supper was served, and more jolly
party seldom gathers together.
.-Millington correspondence Auro-
ra Beacon: "Rev. Mr.. Peters, OF Ottawa, lee
tured in the NJ. E. church in this place last
Friday evening. Subject, "The Ideal Wife,
He is quite young man and is making quite
q brilliant reputation, both as preacher and |
4 lecturer. He is wide awake, and rather
eccentric in his style, which is inclined to
wake up the sleepy ones, and make a lively
among those possessed OF anti
luatec ideas. His Ideal Wife must have
good sense, practical education, a kind
heart. a cheerful temper and the disposition
to roll up her sleeves and pitch into work.
When he gets one will he choose HI. ideal:"
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

OF the latest improved style will be put in
The Coffee Store next week, and then the
FRESHEST and MOST FRAGRANT roasted coffee
ever sold in Ottawa can be found there.
As soon as the machine can be fixed up We
want all TO call and see it in operation, a. We
shall have regular "Roast Days"
T. II. CLARE.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
Money Made Easy.

WI. Anderson, of CouHcil Blutis, Iowa,
and Capt. NJ. II. Bemis, OF Cameron, Mo-,
are exhibiting to our people q weather
strip" They show silver medal OF the
State Fair Of Illinois that they have the best
weather strip in use. The patentee offers
$iOO to any one who will show a weather
strip superior. Those out Of employment
will do well 10 call on them at the st. Mich
olas Hotel.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

Although the December weather IN Eng
land has thus far been mild, as in thi'
country, the island was struck on Wednes
day by a violent storm, which dill I'M
mense damage to Shipping in the vicinity
Of Liverpool and destroyed great deal OF
property on land at Birmingham, Leeds
&c, and killed a number OF people.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
Given Up by Doctors.

lis it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and
OF work, aud cured by so simple remedy"
~ assure you that he is entirely cured and
with nothing but Hop Bitters; and only ten
days ago his doctors gave him up and SAID
be must diel"
well a. day. That's remarkable! | will
90 this day aud get some for my poor George
-fkuOw hops are good"
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

The first year of the new county officials
came to an end December lst, and the an
nual reports show that democratic control
of county offices has worked a wonderful
change in the appearance of reports, and
has had an effect on the county treasury
that tax payers Will not be slow ln appre-
eating.
Sheriff Milligan's report, for instance,
shows for the fiscal year ending Dec. 3, 'S3
Earnings .,............... '.Sl6,3O3 ~
nearly double tie carntngs IF any Of has
exceed the allowance for sherltf's and dep.
utics' salaries and travelling expenses of
the Office, $6, ,729. "A, and on Saturday last
he paid into the county treasury, as the
treasurer's receipt on his books shows
the sum OF $S,S63 34-three times tie d
mount eUer before paid IN .tiom tie sheriff.
office iR one yedr,-S2,9l1.24 of which was
in cash. This is most excellent showing,
and calls tor our worthy sheriff the thanks
OF the tax payers OF our county. IL SHOWS
too, that the old court house ring" so
called has been busted, and the county Of
fees are paying institutions for the fret
time in La Sale county history.
In the county clerks Office the same ex.
cellent showing of increase Of business Is
observable, as will be seen by comparing
the two semiannusl reports made by the
clerk with report Of last year. A little
table may not be uninteresting, comparl-
son being made on the same class OF bus,-
ness of each year omitting probate business
of 1882:
1888. 1852.
Earnings 49,. .....ell7ls.72 $9,044.22
Receipts. ........... 3,105.34 1,4922
ov'r exp'ns'f 5,sSaH '5,o2lI4
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
DIR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRAhER mly be ohrained ut the iol
places by the single copy. or susc iops vi" ne '"Kei
or any length OF time at the reeul"' 'aes;
Il. H. PuoLgg, Serena, III.
l. II. T.ownRipoE. Marseillcs.
d. II. UNDERuILL. Seneca. ILL.,
1T VAN DoREN. Grand Ridge
GgonGx H. nKRGER. for Troy Grove, OPT and Wal
than. Address. Troy Grove.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

The PEORIA DEMOCRAT, which for q
year or two has been hardly up 10 the
times ~ leading democratic daily iu its
mechanical execution, is now printed ON o
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

What could b. nicer for present to your
father or mother, husband, wife, sweetheart,
or any other friend, than nice easy CHAIR
just such a one can be found, cheap, at Rus.
sci & Sons. For style, variety or quality
this firm cannot be surpassed in the State.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
Select Your Holiday Gifts.

Open this next week until 9 P. NJ, the
most complete stock of neckwear, wool
muiers, wool scarfs and silk handkerchie's
in the city, and lowest prices, at A. Frank ~
Co.'s.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
The great increase in receipts is aspecial
worthy OF notice. The man cost
Of running this Office is the making OF the

These figures tell their own story. They
show excellent management and attention
to business. They show that the Office is
now run properly, and that ITS business
details are as carefully attended to as are
the wants OF those who have to do business
there.
The probate clerk also shows tangible
increase of business, compared with las,
year. Last year the clerk included IN the
1927, 800 days attendance on court, which
does not appear this year, The comparl
son is, deductDg 1927 from 1882
1882. 1888.
Earnings. ............S S2.4G3 Al 1880 80
Receipts ........... 2,46650 275l.95
Earrings over expenses Gs3 Az
The Office is popular one, and it's not
too much to say that the conduct of the
probate business is rs satisfactory to the
patrons of the Office as it ever was in its
history.
The change OF administration that has
taken place In the county offices is one that
democrats have surely reason to be proud
of. The business Is Systematically and
ably conducted, and the court house was
never more pleasant and satisfactory
place TO do business In than now.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

REMEMBER the immense bargains in dry
goods at Lynch's during Christmas week.
Be sure TO see before you buy.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

You can buy the "Dollar Boss Swing" (nev-
or before seen in Ottawa at Kendalrs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

What better present can you make the
boys than a nice suit OF clothes, such as Fiske
II BEEN sell.
The best Of places to prepare for the hOli-
days is at the ono price store Of Fiske & BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

The Republican National Committee, in
session at Washington IN the beginning
of the week, decided to hold the next Re
publican National Convention at Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

Rassell & Son, the furniture deslsrs, have
. flBe line OF goods suitable for the holiday
trade, which they are Offering at bargains.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

MOTkERS, FATHERS. AUNTs AND UN-
Giles, all buy the Dollar Boss Swing for
children, Mt Kendall's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

Call at Spencer's Saturday night and see
his electric light.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

III n,t paid TN end Of three months ..,.,.. i.rC
If moi aid I'LL end Of six months %.o'
IIy carrier. hfty cents extra
Fi, eu cents year is added to papers sent on oil u'
county to cavcr prepayment Of postage.
THESE tnrtns viii ~. strictly adhered TO.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

An Iowa editor retires from the journal
istc field and ends his yaledictory by say
ing, mo true Christian can edit newspa.
per- In view of the evidence of the con-
.inued existence OF the Earlvllle Gazette We
pronounce the Iowa editor an alligator.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
Our Children's 0e saits Ouiy o.

This week In our great reduction sale prior
TO moving. st A. prsnh & Coz, west Of
court ho1se
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

DOLLAR BOSS swING-KENDALL's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

When Bartholdi greets this nation
With the lamp Of his creation,
BY the light of which the world is clearly
seen,
II is plain to the discerning,
IL the lamp is kept burning,
A corner will be made in kerosene.
Ne,u York JO,,,nai.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
Ra1 RAiAfna

20 II hoy layer raIsins for $l.75, at
NCMULLEN's
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

Arrangements are b ,ing made to increase
the seating capacity OF the Presbyterian
church.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

a.. j. Reddick, OF the La Sale Democrat,
has purchased the La Sale County Press,
of that city, which will be consolidated
with the Democrat and the new paper
called the Democrat Press. This Is one Of
the most sensible movements in La Sale
county journalism we have heard Of 1t
reduces the supply Of papers in that city
to legitimate competition point, so that
each of the two remaining may obtain a
living amount of patronage, and be strong.
The Democrat-Press is to be congratulated
1t will appear sheet the size of the FREE
TRADER, and be one of the stronges, and
best papers IN this county.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

,oLLAR BOSS swING-KENDALL's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15

Some unnecessary talk Is lndulged in on
city finances, December's pay roll not
having been cashed. The fact ls the coun-
Gil has been paying its floating debt a
little too fast, and while usually owing
$1,000 or $4,000 in anticipation of ipcom-
ing taxes they only owe about $4,000. The
necessary expenses at the river bridges
also made an increase of pay roll. There
fore when the pay roll came due, 1t
was found that the drafts on tine banks by
farmers and La Sale county had made
money very close There is but one thing
to do-wait until taxes are collected and
$4,000 or more liquor licenses come due
in January. The management of the
finances has been good, and the people will
find II SD II, the end Of this fiscal year
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-12-15
WN, OSMAN, EDiToR
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

L. A. WILLIAMS ASDEG G. osMAN, AssIsrANT
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1883-01-13

The steamer ldslts eas hauled up on lhs Marine
kstsay on Thursday lat'. ehsrc he r noe undergo
ue fspaifs
rhs Amsfi,sn bsrt taiiaHsu BE- 81 ths ~ Custom
h'uss shah lpsduf fof San tmncist", to all early
nest ssst
The Amstt,an tenn IVA h. ~ ihs Espl,nsde She ha-
lis,hsfrc hos cargo ~ humber ani vii load auFaf of
Son trau,isr1, saihna Hcst eest.
The Claus Nprr,tel, sailed NV Crlutmlsan Tuesiay
aat Captain t'usua opposed hnaelf - hiFhli
hs veil made and 6ttng aaiis ~ ! VI Ost Go
The Hawaiian bah K,atsus aui,sd from San
lnr.isra last Surdsy H. g. vith " s. mail aai gen
ral cargo She dol'l At old steamship rhaf, vh.t'
,ht Is nos i,shaeing. She !, Nos commanded b,
Captain trrd Miller W. wish him success aud haps
hs vill tssp hu ty,aila alon and tosp the Old Kali,
taua ~ booming She returns ~ San Imn,isrn vth
dispatch.
the British iat to,y tamraop Is At the t,pl,u,d,
lnadsd iof San tpuo'co, and a,il' early nest week
Sap Francisco on "Wednesday 60osn days passage
She is iis.hstainE ai the Eaplanad,
Tho J A. taltmiutg arrived slsa ~ Wednesday
hfesn days frim NlH tpnsiarn and d1sted at Ufcwct
4 Go e whad, shc' hc Is nov dischsgng Captain
Goodman Opfmetl, % he .,bn1nrt Mslolal IS IN COM
hcr, and doubt Will weep up the reputation " the
yc'ss Nv making qui.k trips
Thew " Msy,t arrived pu Wednesday from IS ,dnsy
Island in ballast, and au,hofrd iu The stream She Win
DO laid uu flt San Francisco W. atr aurfy tn hc1i
that captain Howe IS i1dstu.,i suj hope to soo him
around iu q day ~ twu
The = NJ SIS Cir,of New yaft will lc dus from
sydney t'mgtuv on f"ute t' San Francisco, Carrying
he Y s mail
Us o. S. g suo5 will be due rom san Fnrli,o1
January gH.
Our thanks are duo and hereby rendered to Captain
Turner uf the Wm g. Irwin and Captain Goodman VI
The lakinhurp iu' hlcs &" late San Francisco pap'rs
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Hardly any member OF society is more popu.
lar than vcrtahlc wag. The capabiliiy OF
laughter IS strong in human nature, but per
haps no other faculty Is so strained as this, and
pity lis It's true" For what will put TO
rout the swafms Of blue imps that torment
Us. give tone to digestion, break up the sulks,
open the mind to good fellowship, give iillir
TO ,Iulncss. "warm the cookies Of the heart,
and let q CLINT Of sunshine into our dark
chamber, like a roaring, sidc-spli,ting, grundy
dcfying cachnnation1 &c, in company with
posse Of hard worked lawyers after the severe
strain Of day in court, twisting prccedcnts,
brow beating witnesses. bambooalng jurors,
splitting hairs to the judges and forthwith
you find them bringing out their treasures, new
and old, Of fun-laden stories, some Of them
perhaps only less than shocking to Gears po.
lite" The mirth wakes fast and furious, and
what with the air OF hearty abdnion, the shouts
and screams OF laughter, the wclling eyes, the
bodily contortions, all mingled with the dense
reck Of the nicotian and all the more striking
from the contrast with the widc.mou,hcd as
constituent Of some casual lay.spcctator, you
have a scene which only IIogarth could ade.
quatcly depict
Even Symposium de,um is not an un-
heard of thing, and reverend ecclesias,ics as
semblcd by themselves lay aside the staid dig
nifty Of the cloth, and sumptuously enjoy ,heiI
mild jokes and chaste play of wit.
But as before intima,ed the burden bearers
get but now and then Whit OF this ehrcr 0ihf,
whereas, they ought to be "nitrousy oxid
led" once in every working day in the year.
And so it comes to pass that he who can easily
stir the vibrant strings of laughter in his fellows
is a recognized beneiactor and ever sure of a
smiling welcome among them. 1t is curious
to see how they seem TO hang on his words and
their faces to take on a mirthful look almos,
before he begins to speak. There is nascent
laughter in the twinkle OF his eye, and the ul
curve Of the corners Of his mouth. You leave
him and go your way in better humor with
yourself and all the world. "May his tribe
increase" and his "shadow never he less. :"
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1883-01-13
COM NJ ERCIAL.

itdVutftr. January N. tfs1.
\ nif dssJss a hosne,, activity i' Observable since
ew iae and ,fusrisily settlements mset with rtomr
consideration.
We rftssa, tb,. eest hs quarterly table " doe's7ib
ssp5r. shaviHg aaa hs totals fri the Srai iud ''-'d
and lamr,fsiits 6autc, f|t similar psuHd' " h' pfo
,s,,pe va, Iorrss,s, sts Observable ~ The guafte
ir rpaa..s,. rsdiy. h,e. coffee bananas 'h''r end
sr,t ,ti1s tis- v1ol sud tsts leaves, amounting 81
value Co. s.. .,a, ls 5s ghus f, tho mll yesf 'hs IN
,rsa-, b, l,asn io sugar raddy u's ''N'na', E'a
SKINS hpls, v1 isis' i,a,s' ,Hj ,ali 1in' ferf''sn
iHe ysiu,iia0 W ftpt91ig W o,et Ne e'rou'o tss'
ti,s shsw, q h,arth, puvth ~ ouf e'ror uadr
ib0ush ", exceedingly regret 60 ,er ou ld ~ pfo
du.ti,ps n,rapina iasu su th- tms. ltr'r' t''''
r,i ths sluot,, " b., rr,,lu,ts vcts move varied
th, Custom house tu.us,s i1t nersmh'f 'hr1"o'
F,f ea r,,ssd u,er Co. ths treasury ehhs nearly f'''
.... ha, ierp tatd tp th,s month sheadl
iu aurtlae v, have bod flss arrivals this vret
tbs Rsat,.s. Hrs 70 hfaz and 4 taiii-'f'1
t.sir San ffau.i... sI With at.a.tsd uatg1ss The
y g,,s, iu ballast ihs isAa frnm the south Sea
s,h ,l.1rpr,. sud che Bm,aa nom ths aouui viii
ius,i., ths departure, b,,, not bscu so numerous
and auf s,parts flf che veft present tut slim rhu~
iua rhs lsh IsHtua rnd t'ihaosT arr lnadins
and ttami.s tr fst 90 far san tau,,s.oI ON eafl
da,. vbi. hs RalSisss ptam,uc, dspa',h Io'mot
,.,,. evening u, Monday vs may lont fu th" GO
az N,, Is,t 0gm thr Coouie, on route t"t Tho Coast
c,,,,.r,pl.pt, and r,miii,r viI aot accordingly
ON "Wednesday next NJ = = Adams w'll bold on
ifrsBt .t,dt and clearance sslc ~ staple rn"ds, etc
At tbs Store vt G. ufovct & Co.. fot PARTICULAR o
-. D. .., .t.tt,t q. iumUs
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BURRoWzNG IN BUWCHBouz.

DCNhCp[No NV DCNCHDOVL.
Remarks have often been made in refrence
to the want of foresight that has existed here in
the way people have been allowed to make ex-
cavations upon the land forming the slope Of
Punchbowl. For orquarying, and other purposes,
deep and extensive have been allowed to be
dug without regard to their unsightly nature,
and with no other thought as to the future use
OF the land in their vicinity. The use, how
ever, which is now being made Of all lands in
the vicinage OF the town, more than ever at
tracts attention to the reckless nature of the
waste which has been, and still is, practised
in this paticular. Had reasonable discretion
and foresight been used in the matter, insted
now OF having numerous gaping and dangerous
pits useless themselves for any other purposes
than those to which they have already been put
and which must greatly detract from the value
of the land now put to building use in the
vicinity, we might have several acres of nicely
graded land eminently suited to the needs Of
settlers. We think it desirable that attention
should be paid to this subject, and the further
progress of mining, after the fashion in use, be
stopped, in so far as the Government is capable
Of exercising its control. 1t will be late
start, but it will be a start justified by the ad-
age, "better late than never" 1t would not
perhaps "pay" at present to go to the expense
OF filling in these artificial pits; but slight
degree of good engineering to be used, here
after, would not only prevent a continued
waste; but would effec, the removal OF much
OF the uneveness natural to the land in ques.
ton, and greatly enhance ist value.