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Telling it Very Short.

II tell it. sir. in few words If can, bnt the story
would I'LL book II justice was done tot. -
surely. Michael but put it short this time SOS
can squeeze it into a note OF letter paper"
Here you are sir. then. and there thousands OF
people here in Dirghamton. n Y, who will testify to
the truth of what l say, My name is Michael Gull
foyle am seventy.four years old. For about nine
years almost shut oat from the world by rheun.
atism ] had peddled small wares in this city for
years, ana had to stop altogether. At the best of
times could only hobble miserably about my
was bent nearly double with pain and weakness. and
my hands were useless to labor with. WAS but the
poor wreck of a strong man Sonc of the medl-
zines usually given for rheumatism did the least good,
sir. Ny old friends and customers forgot me, Us tho
were under GROUND.
with the end OF my nose and the tips my toes
Turned up to the roots of the daises.'
Ny days and nights were dOeful and painful. had
hope except III death. That Is Gods TRUTH ana Mr.
Mosher. here, knows IL.
II can't tell You how, but Parkers Tonic cured ne.
That was three years ago. LIN lively as cricket,
now sir and go my business rounds every day. rain
shine You may tell this to all the world, and refer
the doubtcrs 10 me-"
ers Ginger Tonic, will be called simply Parker's Ton
ic THIS change IS made for two reasons: first. be-
cause ginger II unmpOrtant tavorlng ingredient,
and secondly. because unprincpled dealers deceive
their customers by substituting inferior preparations
under the name OF ginger
There Is no change however, in the preparation it,
wrapped under the name of Parker's Ginger Tonsc.
contain the genuine medicine If the facsimile sigma
ture OF HISCOX CO. is at the bottom of the outside
wrapper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01
A Startling Discoyery

Physicians are often startled by remarkable
discoveries. The fact that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and all Throat
aud Lung diseases is daily curing patients
that they have given mp 10 die, Ia startling
them to realize their sense Of duty, and ex.
anime Into the merits of this wonderful dis.
covery, resulting 10 hundreds Of our best
physicians using It III their practice. Trial
bottles free at G. Behring's Drug Store. Reg.
ular eize $l.00. ~
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We are requested to extend the thanks Of
the bereaved family to the numerous friends
in Ottawa and vicinity who rendered valua.
bic assistance during the late sickness and at
the death of Miss Bagley. Those expressions
of tender regard served to tighten the sad
load upon the hearts Of the mourners.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01
The Ottawa postmaster has received from

| The Ottawa postmaster has received from
the post Office department in Washington q
supply OF the new postal notes, by which
means any sum OF less than five dollars may
easily be sent to any other post office in the
county at a nominal charge. fee OF three
cents is required for the note instead of ten
as under the old plan. and each postmaster
who issues one will make the same payable
10 bearer at the money order Office designated
by the sender. They are likewise payable at
the Office CT issue. After a postal note has
once been paid the liability OF the United
States for any further claim Tor the amount
ceases. After the expiration ofthree months
from the last day of the month during which
the note was issued it becomes invalid, and
to obtain the amount stated the holder must
forward 1t to the superintendent Of the mon.
ey order system at Washington with an appli.
cation for u duplicate, and an additional fee
OF three cents will be charged. While for
small amounts the postal note may be used
in preference TO the money order, it does not
d o away with that system Of sending money
through the mails, the remitter at his option
selecting either method This difference
exists, however-a postal note is sent at the
remitter's risk, while the government is res.
ponsible for the payment Of the money or.
der to the payee, II both remitter and payee
comply with the laws Of the post office.
Precautions are taken in order to prevent the
Of the amount OF postal note af
ter 1t has passed out Of the hand of the issu.
Ing postmaster.
These notes cannot be issued until the Sd
Inst. (Monday), and it is probable there will
be strife among the carosty hunters to see
who shall get the first one.
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In the Offices.

The followin. have this week been granted
licenses TO marry:
Wiemar Hombucker and Maggie Schultes.
John A Sweet and Mary l. Pease.
Fred'k & loot and Francis f Luce.
Daren A Strawn and Isabel Eaton.
Henry Hartman and Mary Keenan,.
John l. Derner and Mary f. OConnor.
John Thompson and Matte Nj Watts.
During August SO deaths and Is births
were recorded by the county clerk
During the week the recorder has placed
on record sixty. three real estate instruments
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Byron de Or has been purchased by Mr..
W. l.. Scott, of Erie, Pa. The price paid was
$50, 900 and the purchase was made by cable.
1t is presumed this horse will make money
for his owner. This may also be said of
Coles Veterinary Carbolisalve, which has
taken the lead az q great healer Of horseflesh
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01

Il. Y. Griggs has all the new and secont
hand books used in the high and publ,
schools, at lowest prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01

trespass on person, damages, $1,000. Appeal
for suits for violation Of ordinances OF Los
tant against Peter Relnhard, two, and Gott-
heb HERE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01

School shoesfor 81 a pair, at
j. MEGAFFIN 4 Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01

School books and all school supplies at
+. Y. Griggs's, at bottom prices.
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WHY NOT GALL

When In Chicago, at 1871 East Monroe ST.. and have a
trial of DIR SYKES Sure Cure for Catarrh free? or
write for book.
Remember, 81. Uuly2.2mo) Cut this out.
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Farm for Sale.

The South Half of Section T. T. 81 N.R3E Ifnot
sold by October LIST 1t will be for rent For terms and
full particulars enquire at law Office of Thomas c. Full.
lerton, west size Court House. Ottawa. H. of Rich.
ard j. Fullerton on the premises. iuly22-tf'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01

The grain prices cover whole range of market. fron
warehouse prices to prices paid for odd loads for feed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-01
lava Wholesale Market,

OTTAWA, Aug. 81, 1858.
FLOUR AND FEED
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Died, of consumption, at the residence OF her
mother, in Ottawa, OF Friday August 18th,
MYRA BAGLEY, aged 20 years and 20 days.
The funeral took place from the NJ. E.
Church Sunday, August 10Th, O. half past
ten O'Clock
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The Island of Hayti in a State of Revolu-
tiOn-The Government Penniless and
POwerless to Defend Itself.
The Liverpool Conspirators Sentenced
to Servitude for Life.
Arrests at Pesth for Riotous Conduct-En-
glish Want the Cattle Trade Restricted
Informers Not Allowed to Land.
SPANISH INSURGENTS.
The Men at Badajos Say They Supposed
They We're Only Going ON Parade.

The Men at Badajos Say They Supposed
They We're Only Going on Parade.
MADRID, Aug. 9.-Military precautions
have been adopted here The officials are
reticent, but they claim that the Barcelona
insurgents have been dispersed in the noun
tains by the troops and six captured. The
province is, they say, tranquil. Lagrono
officials telegraph that five soldiers who took
part in the outbreak at Santo Domingo have
surrendered. They declare that the regi-
ment was deceived, and believed it was going
to parade when the outbreak took place.
The remainder of the rebels are being act
lively pursued by columns of troops. The
Governor of Madrid has closed the Demo-
cratic Progressists' Club. A special
from Lisbon states that the revolt
at Badajos had ramifications in various
parts OF the country, but that it was prema-
ture. There are thirty Spanish officers on
parole in Lisbon. The affair in Barcelona
was not important and was merely a dis
turbance among the operatives
General Blanco has entered BadaJos with
new garrison to replace the one which
revolted. Martial law has been declared in
all towns where disatfection exists.
A prominent Spanish Republican states
that the situation in Spain is very grave. He
dSoOIto bbdb SeNSTdt superior OuC0TS Ol Gne
army are in favor of republic; that an out
break in republican interest is imminent in
the principal towns and the Carlists are pre-
pairing to act in the north.
A royal decree was issued suspen6ing the
constitutional guarantees and dismissing the
civil and military officials of Badajoz The
lieutenant commanding the Santa Domingo
regiment was killed by the men under him,
who have submitted. Colonel Sagaso will
return ia Madrid on Friday.
The garrison at SEQ de Urgel, province of
Lerida Spain has revolted. The force num-
bers 300 men.
Cries of Death to Campos" have recently
been heard in the Spanish barracks De-
spite official assurances that Catalonia is
quite, the rails have been removed. from the
railroad and bridges have been destroyed in
that province
When the cavalry of Santo Domingo mutt
nied, the rebels endeavored to turn bridge
near Miranda, at the junction of the rail-
road from Madrid to France, and then re-
turned to the Ebro valley.
The council of the ministry, to-day, lasted
the whole afternoon, and it was decided TO
proclaim state of siege throughout Spain
The furloughs of all officers in the govern
ment military service will be cancelled.
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OHIO LIQUOR DEALERS.
An Organization Perfected-They Will Work
for Democratic Success.

TOLEDO, O., Aug 9.-The Ohio Liquor
Dealers Protective Association met in con-
vention to-day. assembling at II O. clock A. NJ,
eighty delegates being present William
Backus, chairman of the association, was
chosen president and, W. S. Moore, secre-
tary of the same, was made secretary of the
convention. The chair then stated that the
object of the meeting was to organize for the
fall political campaign and take into con-
slderation all other questions of interest
The obnoxious laws, he said, pr ssed by the
Republican Legislature, had caused great
disaffection in the Republican ranks as
was shown by the last two elections. The
Pond bill and the Scott law had proven too
heavy for them to carry. The Scott
cause. In the spirit of the law the
most contemplate hypocrisy was
shown. The speaker charged the Republic
an party with trying to please the temper
ance people with local option clause and
the saloon-keepers by repeating part of
the Adair law, and others by regulating the
matter by local ordinance. The Scott law
increased rather than diminished the num-
ber of low dives, The speaker believed in
making the business legitimate and in di-
vorcing it entirely from bad associations, the
result of which would be to make the bust
ness respectable. The two constitutional
amendments were important and should be
considered. Either of them was dangerous
to the fundamental principles of
government The speaker believed
that personal liberty should be
supreme. In conclusion, he thought tha
their hopes were in Democratic success, and
that it depended on the defeat of the Repub-
lican party. A Democratic Governor of
Ohio in 1888 means Democratic President
in 1884, and the work, therefore, for them
was plain. Committees on resolutions and
credentials were then appointed. An ad-
journment was then taken until after noon.
On reassembling, a central committee
was appointed and arrangements concluded
for carrying forward the work. The resolu-
tions were submitted without preamble. and
in substance were to the effect that there are
rights in every free government beyond
the control of the State and a govern
ment ignoring them is despotism.
Money exacted under the Scott and Russell
bills was a legaliZed eXtortIon and robbery
The Scott bill was conceived in demagogism,
and passed under false title. 1t was unjust;
pernicious and an abuse of legisla-
tive power for corrupt political purposes,
was unwarranted with no basis on
which an assessment can be made and it's at
tempted passage was monstrous; that all
classes of persons were interested in warning
against the Scott law, which otherwise
would result in undermining all tine lnsti-
tutions of the country; that in consequence
of the aforesaid action of the Republican
party, the association should act with the
Democracy politically in the coming cam
paign,
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A TREASURY SURPRISE.
Discovery of Many Millions of Confederate !
Bonds and Money.

Discovery OF Many Millions of Confederate
Bonds and Money.
Washington Special to Bueoon Herald.
The recently-published statements, in effect
that several millions of dollars remain in
some mysterious depository in Europe for
the payment of the interest on Confederate
bonds, with the equally interesting state
ment of Governor Butler that the United
States Treasury holds some millions of Con-
federate money which ought to be first re-
deemed if any such fund exists, led to some
inquiries at the Treasury to-day. A long
search developed the fact that Governor But
Ter was right in his statement that the gov
ernment holds quantity of Confederate
money in the Treasury 1t also developed
another curious thing, that very few of the
officers of the Treasury were aware that such
was the fact. A long inquiry among leading
officials including such as acting Secretary
French, the acting Treasurer, the head
OF the loan division, the Cashier of the
Treasury, and others failed to discover any
knowledge of any Confederate funds so held.
A subordinate, however ventured the state
ment that the division of captured and aban-
doned property might have some. There
many mll1ODS OF confederate money ana
some bonds were found. The acting head of
the division said: There are not many
bonds, but there is large amount of the
money; l presume there may be $50, 900, 600
of the money and bonds, all told. 1t was
captured during the war at various times and
places, and sent here don't suppose it has
ever been counted since its arrival here. 1t
simply lies there, no Secretary of the Treas
ury caring to take the responsibility Of de-
stroying it. Here is some of it now," and he
drew $50 bill, bearing the vignette of Jeffer-
son Davis, from a drawer in his desk. 1t
read:
Two years after the ratification of a treaty of
peace between the Confederate States aud the
United States the Confederate States OF America
will pay TO bearer, on demand, $50
"Then this isn't an absolute promise to pay
any more than the bonds are, is it?''
Their payment is only promised on con-
dition that treaty of peace is made between
the two parties here mentioned. They are
only worth the paper on which they are
printed" was the reply.
ut is the sheerest nonsense to talk of their
being redeemed Where is the money COM
ing from? l tell you it is the scheme of some
fellow over there who has a lot of bonds he
wants to get rid of. He hopes to get up a
boom for the bonds and then sell out"
you don't credit the story that several
millions of money belonging to the Confeder-
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Opium smuggling at San Francisco

SAN Francisco, Aug 9-Concerning the
important opium-smuggling cases on trial
in this city before the United States Circuit
Court, an official of the United States Treas
ury informed an Associated Press representa-
tive this afternoon that during the last ten
years over 100000 worth of Opium has
been smuggled at this port The business
has been systematically conducted by ring
of smugglers, assisted by government Off
cials, who have been receiving 80 per cent, =,
the smugglers getting 70; that in addition to
the 80 per cent. off, the parties here received
bribes ranging from 81, 600 TO So 900, and it is
a notorious fact that many men in this city
reported to be wealthy made their money
through smuggling opium. The present
stock of opium in the market, large as it is,
is not more than three months supply, so
that under the stimulus of increased duties
the smuggling will be greater than ever
The Treasury agent says that $1,000, 900
worth can be smuggled easily, and unless the
government takes decided measures to sup
press it, opium smuggling will contin ue to
be gold mine for some officials and their
tools
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Revolutions In Hayti.

PoRT Au PRINCE, Aug. 8,-The country is
in very agtated condition. A revolution
is momentarily expected in this city. The
government is penniless and business at a
standstill. Jackmel has pronounced in favor
of revolution, and a pronunciamento is ex-
pected at Cape Haytien. A great bait lie was
fought before Jeremia in which the govern
ment troops were completely defeated and
seven of their generals taken and executed.
The revolutonists are marching on Liogone.
The government is therefore raising the
siege of Miragoane and covering Port au
Prince, establishing its headquarters at
Ilinpnne
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A Land Office Decision.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The Commissioner
general OF the Land Office, in the case of the
application of Pettigrew & Brown, of Da-
kota, for the return of the scrip used
in payment of locations or entries
which had been cancelled on the ground that
the pre-emption afidavits were false and
fraudulent has rendered a decision in which
he holds that the scrip used in payment for
land is money within the meaning of the
law, and has ali the attributes of legal
tender. The commissioner says: ut was
the price of the land. 1t would seem that
whenever given thing is by law made re-
ceivable in payment for lands at a stated
price the consideration is equivalent to
money within the meaning of the statute,
and that if the entry is fraudulent the con-
sideration is forfeited"
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General Meigs's Rejection of a Boston
Mans Proffered Bride,
Discovery of Millions of Confederate Money
and Bonds in the Treasury MisceI-
laneous Notes and Gossip.
GENERAL NEWS
Reports of the Committee on the Seventh
Section of the Tariff Act.

Reports of the Committee on the Seventh
Section of the Tariff Act.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The Treasury De-
partment some time ago appointed a COM
mittee to consider the effect of the seventh
section of the tariff act of 1883, as to wheth-
er it intended to repeal the duties on all COW
erings of goods, including the small boxes con-
tanning them, such as backing and cigar boxes
or only to repeal the duties on the outside
boxes necessary tor transportation. The
committee to-day made two reports to the
Treasury Department One recommended
that only the outer coverings be exempted
from taxation and the other recommended
that all covering be exempted and duties be
assessed only on the merchandise. 1t is
probable the department will refer the ques-
ton to the Attorney-general for his decision.
The question involved is of great interest to
importers, some favoring taxing all cover
ings and others contining the charges to the
goods alone,
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GENERAL MEIGS.
How He Indignantly Rejected a Boston
Mans Proffered Bribe.

How He Indignantly Rejected a Boston
Mans Proffered Bribe.
Washington Special.
Gen. Meigs who has charge of the erection
of the new Pension Office building in Wash
ington, has during his life handled millions
of government money. He is known 10 have
the clearest of records, and to be as far above
bribery as any man ever was The president
of the Boston Terra Gotta Company did not
know the kind of man Gen. Meigs is, but he
does now. The Boston Terra Gotta Company
has contract for furnishing material of that
character which is used in the new pension
building. The other day there arrived in a
carload OF terra Gotta two large handsome
and costly lawn vases. Knox, who is
doing the hauling from the de-
pot to Judiciary square, received a note
from the president Of the Terra Gotta Com
pany saying that the two vases we're intended
as present to General Meigs, and asking
that he deliver them. The vases were tBken
to General Meigs's residence about o'clock
one evening. General Meigs was seated on
his lawn. AS soon as the wagon stopped
and he was told what it was all about there
was some fun. Meigs was never much of a
hand at holding back what he wanted to
say. He did not hold back that evening; he
talked very warmly, He finally ordered the
presents taken away and shipped back to
Boston at the expense of the sender. This
was done. General Meigs also wrote note
to the president of the Terra Gotta Company
which was as warmth the receiver can read
lt-as were his remarks when the vases were
hauled to his residence.
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STORM AND RAIN.
The Wind Blows at Ninety Miles an Hour
at Dodge City, Kan.

The Wind Blows at Ninety Miles an Hour
at Dodge City, Kan.
DODGE CITY, Kan, Aug, 9,-The severest
storm ever known in this section struck this
city after midnight last night. The wind
gauge at the signal Office was blown down,
but good judges estimated the velocity at
ninety miles per hour. The roar of the tor
nado was deafening almost beyond belief
Owing to the permanent character of our
buildings the damage was confined to The
destruction of roofs, chimneys, stables, out
houses and moving buildings from their
foundations, but the losses will aggregate
fully $10,O00 divided into more than 200 in
diVidual cases. The storm was accompanied
by the grandest display of lightning ever
witnessed here, it being continuous angry
fame; also very heavy rain, the water
standing over foot deep in tine street.
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acy lies in some bank over there awaiting an
opportunity to be distributed to the holders
OF the bonds?'
mo, do not. 1t is absurd, to begin with.
The Coniederacy did not have such a pie
thora of finances as to cause it to leave mill
lions lying around loose. Then, too, the
agents of the Treasury have tried in vain 20
had some of our best men engaged in the
work, and, if there had been any funds OF
consequence there we should know some
thing of it, You can depend upon it the Con-
federate bonds and Confederate money will
never be redeemed"
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TRADE TOPICS,


PITTsBuRG, Aug. 9.-The national conven-
ton of lamp pottery and glassware jobbers
adjourned finally at noon to-day, after effect
ing permanent organization by electing the
following officers; President, w. r. Norcross,
OF Boston; vice-president, James T. Wright,
of New York; secretary and treasurer. H. F.
Hughes, of Pittsburg; executive committee.
H. b. Green of Chicago F. Il. A. Fisher, of
Philadelphia; H. NJ. Lowenstein, of St Louis;
J. E. Ellis, of Baltimore, and B. c. Clark, of
Leaven worth, Kan. Resolutions were adopted
requesting the manufacturers of glassware
throughout the United States to reconsider
the action taken in Boston to abolish spe-
cific charge for packages and characterizing
the selling of goods other than to wholesale
or retail crockery and glassware dealers as il
legitimate, working but little benefit to the
manufacturer, and doing great injustice ana
injury to the regular dealers.