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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

That Midland, the new town on the Texas
Pacific Railroad, Of the first sale of lots in
which mention was made in our last, ana IN
which several citizens of Ottawa are inter
ested, is bound to succeed ia evidenced by the
fact that it already has newspaper, the first
copy of the Midland Enterprise lying on our
table. It looks business like all over-starts
out with seven columns OF paying advertise
ments, and claims that in less than year
Midland will have o thousand inhabitants and
will be a county seat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The Rev. Madison G. Peters has rendered
his resignation Of the pastOrate of the Preoby.
terrain church Of this city, TO take effect Aug.
LIST His congregation, and the public gener-
ally, will regret this step. He has been here
but little over year and during that time he
has added nearly 100 members to his church
which can BE said probably Of no other
church in the city. He is an effective preacher
also, and has filed his church TO overlooking,
making II stronger than il has ever been in it,
history He believes that he reached about
the limit Of possibilities for the congregation
here, and is anxious 10 be at work elsewhere
where there is another field like Ottawa when
he came here. Success to him, wherever be
goes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

"Opinions are but little things" said Johr
Wesler l35 years ogo. We think that opinions
which are backed by experience are substan-
tial. The masses who use DR.. Bigelow's Posi-.
tive Cure all speak highly of it for coughs,
colds, whooping cough, Group, bronchitis.
eases. Its cure is safe, speedy and perma-
nent. Price 80 cents and one dollar K. Y.
Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
All-over lace, both black and white, ut

The dedication Of St Columbia Catholic
church will take place on June 18th, Bishop
Spaulding will preach the sermon and Rev.
F. W. Graham, of St Joseph, Mo, will act
as celcbrant, Rev y. +. Power. of Peru, dca-
con; Rev. J. f. Donovan Of Seneca, sub
deacon, and Rev. Charles O'Ncll, of Ottawa,
master of ceremonies Tickets, at 81 90 each,
can be obtained at Hapcman n Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The Kankakee Gdzette seems to have the
correct idea Of it; "a new road /, likely TO be
commenced this year from Senea, through
Ottawa to Mendoza. This would he a good
connection for the Kankakee ii Seneca which
would secure large amount Of Elstern bust
ness from a section OF country which has
never had direct Eastern outlet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
National Republican Convention.

The c. B. & Q. r. r. will sell excursion
tickets to Chicago and return, May Slst to
June Sd, to delegates and parties wishing to
attend the National Republican Convention.
Fare for the round trip s2.43; good for return
passage up to and including June 9Th, 1884.
6Bo. Z. RoI, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The ANNUAL MEETING of the Congrega
tional ministers and churches of Illinois was
held nj Peoria, May 300, This has been Il
more than usually prosperous year with this
body. Last year the accesSious to the
churches was nearly twice as large as the
year before. Thi, year it will be much larg
err Doubt seems TO be giving place to faith,
and worldlincss to a personal experience OF
inward peace with God and righteousness in
conduct. Questionings rs to inspiration; as
to how Christ becomes a Saviour; rs to the
future state of the wicked; with many have
given place to the inquiry, what must / do TO
be saved now and here, before 20 further
how can my suffering soul get Heavens
bread for today
Among important papers read, was one on
The Scripture Doctrine of Divorce; others
on the New Creed, Installation of Pastors
Sustaining our colleges without money; Re
lation of Expectancy to Spiritual Success.
Vigorous addresses were made on the Subject
of Missions, the Scandal of Mormonsm and to
deal with it, the sunday School work, the
neglected classes in great cities, &C..
TIE association steadily aims to make the
church work bcneticcnt; insists on beginning
low down; educating the masses by good cx-
ample as well as good prccept instillng
principles of action that shall of them
selves mold lives for usefulness and honor
here.
Mr.. Sapp, of the R,puJlicdn and Rcvs Day
and Whittlesey, were present at the meeting
from this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
C. r. l. & P. Ry. will sell excursion tickets to
the National Republican Convention at Chi
csgo May 3lst to June Sd, good to return on
or before June 9th For one fare for tn, round
trip. (t24S) r. =. PRErrYAAS, agt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The Ottawa High School Alumni Associa-
ton will hold its annual business meeting for
the election of officers at the high school
hall, on Monday evening, June I'd, at 40
o'clock. +. II. BUTTERFIELp, PrtSt.
EDITH NJ. PENNEY, Sec'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Every farmer, mechanic and lahoring man
can save money by purchasing their mems
and boys clothing at the Oak Hall one price
clothicrs', north Of the court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

By freight train, on the Rock Island road
being off the track, two miles west Of Utica,
on Thursday morning, the Peru accommods-
ton was delayed two hours.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
SPECIAL Rates to Merchants & Shippers

SPECIAL Rates to Merchants d Shippers.
The Chicago, Burlington " Quincy Ry. run
a Refrigerator Car, iced and otherwise APP.
pointed, for the transportation of butter, eggs
and cheese for the Chicago market, leaving
Ottawa every Wednesday morning on train
No. "A. Shippers should have their goods at
freight house by $3.50 A. NJ
GEO f.. Roe, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
A Boom IN Millinery,

First-class trimmcrs, tirst-class goods and
lowest prices is the cause Of the big rush for
hats at H. V. Wilson's, Court street, north
east of court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The establishment of the Galloway post of
flee in the southeastern part of Nermillion
township, which is virtually the re-establish-
mcnt of the old Lock post office, gives uni
versal satisfaction to quite tract of country
north and west of the Vcrmllion river. The
office, if not already, will soon be open to
public patronage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

No place in the county where better
lunch can be found than at Gay & Spencer's,
Vienna Bakery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Send Money by American Express Co Money Orders
Receipts given. Money refunded if Orders
are lost. Sold at all Offices of the Co. Pay.
able at 800 places. Rates: To s5-5c $40 Sc;
s20-lOc; $3O-l2c; $40-l5; 10000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Reserved seats for the dedication Of the
Catholic church are for sale at Hapeman &
Graham's. The services take place on the
18th Of June, and will be very interesting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

A business meeting of the ladies Of the
Episcopal church will be held at three O'Clock
on Wednesday afternoon, June 4th, at the
residence of VIM Osman, on the west side.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

With the issue Of yesterday the RepubiicdH
entered upon its thirty-third year of publica-
ton under that name.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The Oak Hall is crowded with customers
every day, which indicates that they are sell
ing clothing at remarkably low prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
A Card of Thanks.

We wish TO extend our heartfelt thanks to
the many friends and neighbors for their as
sistance the night our barn burned, and for
their many kindnesses shown the day fol
lowing. EPHRAIM SHAVER Il FAMILY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Carriers Little Liver Pills will positively
cure sick headache and prevent its return.
This is not talk, but truth. Cne pill dose.
To be had at all druggists. See advertise
ment
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Revival services have been held in the South
Ottawa Methodist church several evenings
during the past week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Go and see the boys clothing selling 50
cheap at the Oak Hall one price clothierO'
north of the court house
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

From NEEDLE TO An ELEPHANT can be
had from sample at the Fair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Surveyors were out this week surveying
the route for the tramway to the clay pits of
the Pioneer Fire Proof Construction Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The supervisors of viii county refused to
abide by the decision of their circuit court
that they must vote aid to build the bridge
across the Kankakee at Wilmington, and ap.
pesled to the Supreme cour That court sus-
gave the opinion Of the court in awcll- written
decision
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Lace houncing and all.oycr lace, new lot
just received, at HULL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The ladies of the NJ. f. church will give
their annual strawberry festival in the lecture
room of their church Tuesday evening, June
10Th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
To-Day at Hull's

We place on sale another new line of colors IN
silks, including golden tan browns, and en-.
tirely new shades in modes and drabs, with
velvets To match.
Also a new line OF yclvetecns.
a lot of nec pdusolS that beat anything in
the market at the price
New shades IN dress goods have been re-
ccived this week, making complete line of
dress goods and silks, at HULL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

No steps are being taken to celebrate the
Fourth in Ottawa. 1t is not for the lack Of
money, but for men to take hold of the mat
ter and push it to q success
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
Braided Waists.

4 few more of those very fine braided Jcr-
sey waists, at Hull's. We have an immense
line of these goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Nobby sailors suits for children at 81 and
AZ NJ SrIEFEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Electric Light baking powder at Burke
Bros. An elegant piece Of silycrware given
away with each eau.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Hot tea and coffee served at the
VIENNA BAKERY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

THE5-CENT COUNTER OF THE FAIR has been
reduced to cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

New and large stock Of straw hats for men
and boys arrived again to-day.
NJ SrIEpBL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

severe frost occurred on Wednesday
potatoes, the latter severely. Some damage
is also reported to the berry crop, and the
gardens suffered severely.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
Money to Loan.

We have money to loan on real estate Sc
curity; also a few mortgages, for small
amounts, for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

OBIrUARY.-The funeral of Mrs. Geo. W.
Fisher, of Chicago, took place from the resi-
dence of Chas E. Smith, East Ottawa, yester.
day afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Lee will be held
at the Presbyterian church at o'clock Sun
day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The city council meets on Tuesday evening
next So does the circus
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Electric light baking powder at Burke
Bros An elegant piece Of silverware gwen
away with each can.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Those Oscar Wilde Flower Trclises have ar
rived at the Fair--l0c to 40C.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The proposed railroad from Seneca to Otta-
wa, notwithstanding the furry in Wall street
is "bound to go, and is good thing at
least so say some who ought to know. The
hoped will ultimately be secured, which once
accomplished jHSureS the building of the
road
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

ARTISTS MATERIALS. fall assortment
at Hapeman e Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Just received two car loads of trunks
Prices away down. NJ. STIEFEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Seven kinds of bread always on hand at the
VIENNA BAKERY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The CIRCUS Is CoMrSG-the Fair is here
and will remain. Toilet soap &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The memorial service at the Methodist
church last Sunday was attended by the &.
a. Il. post of this city, and a large congrega.
ton besides. The sermon, without referring
to army life at all was an able discourse on
"Trne Manhood
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

If you want Il fine dress suit at the lowest
price go to NJ. STIEFEL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

New line of the latest style neckties.
N. SrrgYII.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
MACKISLAY & LELAND,

Postoflice Block, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
FARMER
N. G. CHEAPBUYER.

JUST Ny LUCK! Saved ~ cts on first price. Idd
for repairs during season. Sl6: aud express
500
NV corn ChokCd 10 death with weeds, my stock X
scrawnv my pockethuok is busted so ir my back and
all because bought cheap - Cultyatur WllEW!!
WISH IAD BoUGHT Az "An ANS CTLrlvNTuR,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
Do You Know
PUREST.
Styles

in shawls. You can see the latest novelties,
Just received, at HOLLIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

They are going fast-thosc 81 boys suits at
the Oak Hall one price clothiers',
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
MIX COWa.

The celebrated Fairlamb milk cows for sale
by j. II. Brown II Co., old creamery building.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
~--&sN.

New hair ornaments and many little novel
ties nj HULL'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Look ont for novelties in notions at lIull's
next week. We will open on Monday big
line Of laces, lace neckwear and new styles
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
FARMER
0. X. LEVElHEAO.

So do I, Neighhor Cheapbuycr, / BOUGHT an Nd
ans and got 70 bushels per acre My stock fat
and - l. my poCkctbupk
Had no repair bills nor any express 10 pay I'm mn
her all over.
BUY AN "ADAN MS" and you'll'he
nnNt mn NNhnre l am thia.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

GEO. f. Roe, Agent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-14
80 -
Not Affected by Age.

Some old specimens of Royal Bakinl
Powder that mad been kept on the shelf o
q grocery store for tea years were recently
tested by Professor Schedler, Of New York
for the purpose OF measuring the loss o
strength they had undergone. IL was
founo That although the powder had been
exposed 10 atmospheric changes during all
this time--for II vas not Ia air tight cans =
Its loss OF raising power or strength wsa
/less than l per cent, the powder bein 9
practically 40 gooi az the day 10 was put
up.
This Is a most valuable quality in bnk'
ing powder, one which few posaees. Most
powders IL not used when frst made are
found to be ineffective II kept even few
weeks they lose their isavening power. be-
!. come lumpy or caksd, and valueless' rms
Is particularly the case with bread pre-
\ partitions" or baking powders made from
Ypbosphates
This superior keeping quality in the
"Royal" arises from the extraordinary care
In its manufacture, and the scientific prin-
ciples employed In It's combination. The
articles used In its composition are thor.
oughly dried by heat before being com.
pounded, land are so prepared aud coated NJ
TO prevent the action Of the acid upon tho
nlkali prematurely, or excapt under the In
6uence OF heat or water necessarily Used in
cooking or baking.
The Royal Bakiug Powder Is now used
extensively In Australia, Africa and other
low ATTITUDES, where IL has been found to
be the only baking powder that will with
stand the hot, moist atmosphere without
deterioration.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-14
A lBONANZ q

IL 10 only once year That q chance like
the present offers to buy wheat on "a mar
gun, and people who have held on al
along should not lat II pass. sos wi Guy
2 500 bushels o. July wheat on 1 per cent.
margin plan, ana there 10 sure 10 ba sewers
very strong markets within the next three
months, during which 10 10 20 cents prob
will be obtsiuaols, which means $500 profit
ON your original $25; $50 will buy 5000
bushels and 30 on up. experienced people
buy at present low prices, when the mar et
Is steady after biz decline nnd n. wspapers
all SPEAK as II Il were going lower. Green.
horns buy when wheat is 80 or 40 cenfs
dearer, aud thus make tho losses. The
tenor OF the . ess comments seems always
TO be that wheat IL dear wben IL Il Tow, and
cheap a!ter "a biz advance. To succeed, gu
vii. have TO follow the opposite rule. yet
peope are led into the same mistakes every
year; they hold of when they should buy,
and then, later on, buy when they should
DO selling. Ths man who buys wheat at
present prices and holds it, Will make i'm
mense profits. You can trade In grain In
lots OF 900 bushels and upwards on mar.
gin OF per cent. per buehcl, which means
$40 on | 900 BUSH vls; commission IA per
csnt. per bnahel. Pork in lots OF % barrels
and upwards. margin % 'ents per barrel,
commission cents per barrel. Lard In lots
OF 25 tierces aud upwards, margin 4S cents
per fierce, commission cents per tcfce'
Cotton in lots Of 10 bales margin 81 per bale
com mipsion IS cents per bsle. Rallrosd
stocks in lots OF 10 shares upwards, margin
81 per share com IN ssicn 20 cents per share.
These margins are the smallest We receive,
but spectators can put up as mnch more
as they deem necessary. Every cent ad
vance doubles your money when buying,
and every cent decline when selling. We
receive the Chicago grain and provision
New York, New Orleans, Calves,
ton and Liverpool cotton markets, and
Texas Pacific, Northern Pacific, and Chi
csgo a. Northwestern railroad stocks.
Stocks from the New York stock exchange
every few mlautes. statistics, circulars ard
fnll information gs TO trading sent free. II
YOU cannot call personally write us. @. w.
Parker & Co., grain, provisions, stocks and
cotton brokers, lO7 Lamar street, Dallas,
Texas. We refer to Oliver e. GFigss, bank
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-14
LOCAL LITERATURE.
Further Particulars Of the Main Street
Fire.
A Pointer on Rsilroad,-Plpss and
HeTudOn.
Other Matters, Local In Nature
YESTERDAY MoRNiSG's FIRE.

Yesterday mornings ii'e, mention oil
which was msds Ia yesterdays HERALD
was, Us stated. checked before tho burn did
Much damage, though the injuiy done by
water thrown amounts b, agrest deal more
The shirt factory Of y. II Clancy, No. Ol2
suffered the most, The damage done goods
by the hrc vas very light, yet HIS fancy
goods and gents underwear were
ruined b, waite which the fireman
had 10 bring 10 bear on the flames IN order
to exlinguish them. NJ. Olency estimates
his loss at from 90 500 10 $1,000, On which
there IL 81, 900 Insurance on the stock In tho
North German. and 81 900 Ia the Scottish
Union AID National, fhe damage to the
building, the property OF Mr.. Paul Henry
OF Lancaster, il estimated At 800, and Is
covered by insnralcs In the Insurance COM
pany Of North America and the Hartford
The ieweiry store OF Mr.. Frank Anstin,
adjoining Clancy's, and In the same
$500. which is fully covered by insurance
The law library Of Mr.. jeff Word, on the
second floor. was injured some 800, which
10 fully covered by Insurance.. me iiora-
ries of Mr.. q. II. fucker aud NJ. l..
Robertaon we're iured TO the extent OF be-
tween 5000 and 500; no Insurance.
When Mr. Clancy went 10 open his safe
yesterday morning, he found the door ojar.
Some one had anticipated HIM,
for $l25. a lot oil CHECKS
and pos'.oilic' money orders
were gone. Whoever opened It was either
An expert or must have known the comb.
nation. There is 10 donbt hut that y was
the work Of an inc'ndi.ry, ard Chief Kahn
and others say mat the odor OF Kerosene
oil was pronouBcld, and the course ,he fire
took carries out the theory that u or some
infiamable article was used In firing the
building. When the fra was
6rst discovered It was on
the stairway leading 10 the rooms above.
The supposition is that the fire was the
work OF gang Of professional thieves,
who, after robbiog Clsncy's safe, fired the
building with the view Of robbing the
iewelry establishments of Knephy, Austin
aud Webb, situated on tho east and west OF
Clancey's, but the prompt action OF The
firemen In extinguishing the flames pre-
vented the workiog OF their scheme. The
cause OF the fire will bs fully investigated
by the insurance companies.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-14
DALEY SPRINGS

Are situated ten niles from Dekalb
Texas & Pacific railroad, and eight miles
from Bassett, on the Texas es. Louis
railroad. DAILY hacks meet passengers at
| either station.
These waters are powerfully tonic, diu'
retic and diapboretic in their character,
and they have earned an unrivaied reputa,
.lou for tho cure of dyspepsia, I'm all
forms) dropsy, (oo,h local and genersl)
paraly sis, enargeo.e nt of the spleen npd
liver, acro ula, gravel, constipation, kidney
and genito-urinary diseases aud al lhe
diseases peculiar to females. Delicate
ladies ana s!ckly children can resort to the
waters with the ASSURANCE that health ana
vigor will be obtained. The cold, DELICIOUS
and invigoratine water OF the famous leu
spring is a specific for dyspepsia, there
being not single case on record OF failure
10 cure.
We refer TO all who have visited the
Springs, and FOR further information Apply
to J. w. Farrier. proprietor, Daily Syringe,
Bowie county, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-14

has been noticed that the bird and beast
were deeply Interested In the telephone. but
no ore, OF course, anticipated that they
would gst a. II. A few days ago, no sever,
up the central Office. When the housemaid
hearing a noite, came In, the monkey,
perched on the desk with the trumpet at
his ear, was listening with extreme gravity.
while the parrot, greatly excited, flew
around Its cage and ut frequent intervals
shri,ked, Hello |" go ., hi ~ over
the iransmitter. IL was with some din.
.uliy that the mucb.,osndaized young
lady Mt the central office was brous 4 to be.
live the explanation which was made.