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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Swiss Prisons.

Our Geneva correspondent states that
an assault by a drunken prisoner on a
warden magnitied by rumor into a
general revolt of the inmates) of the
Frieburg house of correction has been
the means of bringing to public notice
a state of things probably unparalleled
in any prison of Western Europe. The
prisoner, who was chained by the foot
to a heavy log, was shot down by the
director, and the question naturally
arose why he was chained. and how,
being chained, he managed to get
drunk. This question is answered by
a correspondent of lie National, pa
per published at Freiburg. The direc-
tor of the house of correction, it seems,
receives no fixed salary; his remunera-
ton consists in payment OF sixpence
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

go centimes) a day for every prisoner
under detention, out of which he under
takes to provide the prisoner with food.
But as providing food at the rate OF
sixpence per head per day can not DO
very profitable business, he is allowed
certain privileges and perquisltcs. The
prisoners are permitted To work; their
earnings, as well as any money they
may receive from outside, are at their
own disposal; they can spend what
they like in food, drink and tobacco at
n cantecn kept by the director, and, as
the latter fixes his own prices, he ma
turally makes handsome profits. There
is an order against selling more liquor
to Il man than he can conveniently
take, but as this order is more honored
in the breech than the observance,
scenes of drunkenness and violence are
far from rare in the Freburg house of
correction. Prisoners who can not or
will not work are chained to a log,
and compelled to live on as much less
than sixpcnce a day rs it may please
the director to allow them. The man
VINO assaulted the warden and was
shot by the director had probably been
made drunk by his more fortunate
companions. 1t is hardly necessary to
say that the federal government are in
no way responsible for this state Of
things, the regulation Of prisons and
the punishment OF prisoners being
among the most cherished prerega-
tives of the cantons. -LOndOn Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Young Quartz.

The Carson appeal says: 1t is q
generally accepted theory that quartz,
sandstone, and slate are geological
formations which require thousands of
years to form. A few days ago, in
Virginia City Conductor Havenor
showed the editor of the appeal n speci-
men of quartz which never could have
existed over fifteen years ago. The
quartz IN question was taken ont of the
Yellow Jacket mine from between the
timbers. The timbers were put i'll tit-
teen gears ago, and the matter forming
the quartz had apparently oozed
through Il crack and adhered to the
timber. IL was about the size and
had the appearance of a caulflower.
There was mass soft and crumbling
to the touch, and in places woven to-
gether like threads; and in this mass,
and part of it, were three distinct
and perfectly formed quartz crystals.
The mass had been pushed through the
crack while in a plastic state, and
then formed in the bunch described.
The specimen in the possession Of Mr..
Havenor shows where it adhered 20 the
timber. He also has piece of sand
stone taken from the creek at Stevens
mill, near Dayton. The mill was built
twelve years ago, and portion of a
wooden stake driven into the ground at
the time is solidly imbedded in the
sandstone, which is as firm and hard as
any sandstone of the old sandstone
period. There is rusty nail in the
,ynlmn-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15

A journeyman plumbers private
note book, picked up in the snow yes
terday, contained the following char
ges for reporting TO his employer:
Fixing up Smiths busted pipes. to wit:
Going to see the job. 800; coming
back for tools and help, 81; finding
the leak, $3.50; sending for more help,
81. 20; going back for solder forgotten,
$l.O0; bringing the solder, 81 90; burned
my finger, $500; lost my tobacco. %
cts. getting to work, $500; getting my
assistants to work. $3.50; fixing the
pipe, rs cts. going home. $3.50; time.
solder, wear and tear on tools, overalls
and other clothing, IS. 90; total, SIS 90;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Flowers at the White House.

"How many plants are in the con-
servatoryP" asked a reporter of the
White House gardener.
Over 8. 900 in the conservatory prop
err, and $4,000 in the other lighthouses.
The number is largely increased every
year. Plants are here from nearly
every country on the globe. "
What are they used for?"
"The White House is decorated every
day with from $50 to 800 plants
Towering, tropical and foliage, Fol
state, Cabinet and public dinners and
receptions the decorations are more
elaborate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
The UnsOlvcd.
BY ELIZABETH wINSLOw ALLDERDICE.

Fnm my window looking eastward, waiting
till the day is born, ,
Stand ], the dim shadows Watching as they
fly before the morn,
See the old gray-haircd Tithonus, sleepiess
guardian of the skies,
On his brow eternal sorrow, lie eteri'ai III LIE
eyes.
See the light.hrcaking ripplos slightly stirred
by far-on reath
OF Aurora's rapid courscrs, trampling over
sleep and DEATH .,.
Wondrous colors, opal-tinted, weave about
each goddess fair,
Eymphs who, with the queen OF morning.
ceaye the circumambient air
Breathless watch i at my window, leaning
from the easement wide,
when, behold! the train has vanished' anu'
like overwhelming tide,
Rosy radiant bushes cover the cxpectaht
morning sky,
Az If hosts OF Jove ella med tribute from fair
maidens passing by.
Roster, redder brighter, deeper, heralding
the sun at morn, -,
Changing TO golden splendor, ere inc wni'e'
light day is born; -,.
Lingering long behind the sunset, chaileng'
ing the full moons glow,
Casting hues of dazzling brightness on the
crystals of the snow.
whence suCn concentrated epltuuOI, oiicht 40
mysterious sphynx?
Battling phlosophic reason with a thousand
broken links,
No Antarctic isle Of ocean pierced by subter-
ranean fire;
No Auroral lights reflected nor Egyptian fu-
neral pyre.
No new phase of star or planet, no lost plciad.
world regained,
Trailing of erratic comet, nor swift asteroid
unclaimed
Aqueous vapors, "low sun" epochs, Meteoric
dust or haze,
Pumice stones from Krakatou, wandering
for endless days
An have failed to sove the problem of this
wondrous afterglOw,
which, il may be, is intended for no mortal
man 10 know,
Mysteries of ages vanished, read now like IA
miliar book,
All the hidden cells Of science open for the
world to look.
And perhaps the Great Creator sends a mes
sage to the wise,
Who have dared unvcil His secrets, with self
blinded skeptic eyes;
Written by deft angel fingers, is tn s warning
dazzling bright,
He who reads must first be given God-born
love and heavenly light
Tho Current.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. T. ", Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes; 81
never hesitate 10 recommend your Electric
Bittcrs to my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers Electric
Bittcrs are the purc-t and best medicine
known and will positively cure Kidney and
Liver complaints, purify the blood and regu-
late the bowels. No family can afford to he
without them. They will save hundreds of
dollars in doctors bills every year. Sold al
fifty cent, bottle by LutH " Briggs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-15
COUNTY ASYLUM.

Notice IL hereby given. that on Thursdays
an Fridays of each week visitors will be nd.
United tn Asylum, No visitors admitted on Sur
days. I. C. GIBSON County AGENT
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22
Like Hot Cakes" "

The above is an old time expires
lion, and is nearly as "Old as the
hills" hut yet it is occasionally
brought into good use, and placed in
4 position where it counts and adds
great weight to the words accompany
ing it. This is true in the following
testimonial sent to DR.. S. B. Hart
man & Co., by Messrs. Parrett & Son,
druggists. of Greenfield, Ohio, who
say:
"Send us some more advertising
matter. Your medicine is selling like
hot cakes. Send us a good supply
for we need 1t badly"
Those men know when they ham
die good thing. Judging from the
above. PERUNA must he in good de-
mand in that country. Being COM
posed purely of vegetable ingredients
druggists feel .4afe IN recommending
il to their friends. Send for the pam.
phIet on the "IIls of Life"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

The legal tender decision of the Su-
preme Court, which declares in effect
that Congress may do what it pleaseS
with the currency OF the country, re.
moves any constitutional prohibition
that might have been thought to ex-
iSt against the widest paper money
scheme in time of peace. The Su.
preme Court finds no prohibition, and
thejudgement of that tribunal is final
The decision has given great disSatis-
faction 10 those who believe that Con.
gress ought Lot to have so dangerous
power. The cool-headed Findnc,a,
Chronicle exhorts business men, in
view of the dangers Of the exposed
situation, to "See that. whichever
party may win. it is essential for theil
best good that no man who is unsOund
on the currency shal! be elected to of
flee [Congressl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

THE CHEAPEST THING ON EARTH.
When you buy newspaper you
pay cent, 2 cents, cents or 10 0cents
for it. you get more for your money
than you do when you buy anything
else in the world. We mean the aver
age newspapers. A newspaper is not
only the cheapest form of literature
in the world. 1t costs from 30 cents
to 81 to get seat at the theatre, and
one of these sums generally the latter.
you often pay to see performance
that you don't get as much pleasure
and actual benefit from as you would
in reading a single copy of good
journal that costs all the way from 1
centto 10 cents. Any sort of dinner
costs 90 cents, and it is no trouble at
all ifyOu smoke to spend 81 for cigars
The man who drinks knows with
what facility he gets rid of quarter
| for two "cOrktails," the pleasurablt
and beneficial effects of which is otter
a matter of serious doubt with him
A carriage to go anywhere costs 81
and one for an afternoon or drive
to the parks costs from S5 to S7.-Ec
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22
Arctic Madness.

Engineer Melville said: "You have
no idea how great is the fascination of
Arctic exploration. When once in
dulged in it becomes as difficult to
give it up as gambling"
"When do you intend to 60 to the
north again ?"
81 hope to sail on the steamer Boar
when it starts on the Greeley relief
expedition"
"Do you think that Lieutenant
Greeley is safe ?"
Il do"
"Do you think that the North pole
can be reachedY'
II do, if we attempt to make the
passage hy way of Franz Josef Land"
"What are the II lvantagpS to be-
gained from all the suffering and loss
of life incident to Arctic expIora.
ti0n ."
There are many advantages. II
the pole is reached vast amount Of
information will he gained concern
ing the laws of storms and wind
waves. We will then he able to com
plete the geography of the world and
measure the fattening of the earth at
the poles. Additional knowledge will
be gained of astronomy, meteoroIoey,
ocean physics and natural history,
the thorough understanding of all of
which directly and indirectly adds to-
the comfort and safety of man. But
do not ask me to enumerate all the
advantages that result from Arctic
explorations. am an enthusiast on
the subject, and | am willing to de-
vote my life and time in its service" "
-BroOklyn Union.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22
NUMBER 4.
A Lady in Japap.

An English lady travelling in Japau
wrltesas foIlowsahout her erexperiences
IN undress; In the country house Of
ruined daimie, where we obtained
lodging and entertainment. I was a
cause of much amusement. A mum.
oer 0i ladies were invited TO meet me
at afternoon nice 1.-THE name for din.
ner). They Sat on their heels around
the little table which used as a chair.
MY leet were stretched out befJ Jre me,
The hostess, with, as took it, many
apologies. began to inspect my boots,
As her curiosity was keen drew
them Oft. All the ladies bounced
upon them and some OF them asked
leave to fit them Oh. Before doing
this they Caused bowls of hot water
to be fetched, washp.itheH feet care.
fully and dried them by tanning
them. which made the wet eyaporate
quickly. As they all had children's
tret, my boots were awkwardIy big
ana more ridiculous than | can say.
The ladies' next handled my skirt
ana coraage, and, to 0bIige them,
took them off. The petticoats had
their turn, then my stockings, which
they did not laugh at after them my
buckled elastic garters and last my
stays.
japanese pOliteness here broke
down. Every one shook and cried
with laughter in looking at the stays.
One OF the ladies had picked up some
French at Osaka IA treaty port, and
explained to me that the others wish.
ed to know whether the stays had
heeI invented to served as a culrass
to protect fair Europeans from rude
men, or was it worn as Il penitential
garment to eXpiate sin? | said "No,
but to be1utity the figure" This an
SWer conYuIs2d them. A stayed up
woman affected their impressiOnabIe
and well directed eyes as something
monstrnusly ugly and absurd. Jap
anese dress is beautiful. and so easy.
There was yet another question to be
answered. There are, so tar as I
know, neither cows nor goats in Ja-
pan. Children are not, therefore,
wetned until they are nearly big
enough to go to school. | had motto.
Ell that poor little Miss Mite was an
object of general commiseratiOn,
did not know why. The reason came
out when my stays were being exam
ined. They were barrier between
the mother and the child, which was
cut off by them from its tactical rights.
l told them that we delegated the
nursing duties to Door women and
cows. | am afraid was imperfcctIy
translated ; for saw that | was for
moment an object of horror.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
S = EE' IS
PORTUGAL GRAPE WINE,

UNFERMENTED GRAPE JUICE.
Used IN the principal Churches for Commu-
hion. Excellent for Females, Weakly Persons
and the aged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22
Mr.. Cough on Silk Hats.

at would be no violation of the
commandment" ,"said John b. Cough,
"if Il man were to fall down and wor-
ship the silk hat, for it is not made
in the likeness OF anything in heav.
en-, or on earth, or i'm the waters
which are under the earth" Besides
ii heats the head and causes the hair
to fall off. Parker's Hair Balsam
will stop that aud restore the Origi>
nal color to cray or faded hair. Not
oily, not II dye, beneficial. hrliriuuSly
perlumed. A perfect hair dressing.
50c. All druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

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young and old You cHn easily earn rom 81
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Address STINSoN, & Co, Portland, Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

"My dear. l am shocked that you
should inyite those young ladies to
your party" "Why, mamma, how
you talk! They have always been
in society. Their father is the post
master" every true, my child, but
you forget the change which has re.
Gently occurred" "What change,
mamma ?" "Why, the rates of pos
tage have been reduced to two c5nts.
Postoiilces are not hightoned any
more"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

"Let me see," said a young man on
a recent Saturday evening as he was
going home from his work my
wages is $6. ken git a horse and
buggy tomorrow and take my girl
out rldin' Tor 81. That leaves me 81.
/ ken get along with Sl.50 for spend
in money aud will have 80 cents left
to give to mother for board. I'll
go."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-22

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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27
FUSION IN POLITICS,

The unusual number of tickets in
the field in the states this year renders
any attempts at foretelling the result
somewhat of n political charade, ex-
cepting that the Republican ticket is
the favorite at the start with more
hackers than any of the others, and
also more reasons why il should win.
The two or three other tickets making
up the field will have some effect on
the result ia several of the states where
the Republican or Democratic major
tiles are assured. In all such states
it is the intention of the various
parties. so-called, having candidates,
TO make systematic effort at fusion
with the Republican or Democrats a.
the on or the other party may be in
the minority and IL the fusion ticket
wins the electoral vote of such states
will be divided. In this way some of
the states may be lost to the party
now being i'm the majority, and di-
vided between the minority party
and the new parties that are striving
for popular recognition. Both of the
great political parties are apparently
working ON this principle and the
election bids fair to become very inter-
esting from that point alone aud aside
from the great fight between Republi-
canism and Democracy.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27
COMING AMIsEMENIs

The time L. not far distant when the
towns along the Northern Pacific will
he visited by all of the famous theairi-
cal companies of the east en- route to
San Francisco. The amusement low
ing public will be thu. gratitied more
through desire on the part of man
ayers to give performance. in such
towns n will enable them TO pay their
travelling expenses either going or re-
turning from the coast than any pros.
peet of making big clean up in the
towns. The New York Dramatic
Times says: eft n good company can
play their way out 10 the coast over
the Northern Pacific and pay ex.
penses they are tolerabIy sure Of a
profitable return trip via Salt Lake
and Denver, thus avoiding the pres
eht unpleasant necessity, when the
same route Is used out and back, Of
almost entirely losing the time and
fares one way. II is beyond doubt
that ultimately the Northern Pacific
will be freely used by theatrical com.
panies on their way to the coast. The
country along Its route Is constantly
improving, the population increasing,
and the demand for first class nmuse-
ments growing IN proportion. Some
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27

A SPECIAL telegram from Boston
conveys the information that n special
delegation of the Democratic National
Convention has been laboring with
Butler to have him withdraw from
the presidential race. In the course
of the interview Butler stated that M
conditions precedent to his Withdrawal
Cleveland must be made to withdraw
and ex-senator Thurman substituted
for him On the ticket. The statement
j. made on good authority and il j.
not unlikely that some such change
may Ice made, Notwithstanding the
danger Of swapping horses while
crossing streams, 10 such desperate
straits are the Democracy reduced
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27

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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27

THE French and Chinese have ap
parently locked horns in real earnest
and the war ba- commenced. Just
what are the rauses of war IL is diff
cult 10 state, owing Ia the slight
knowledge existing IN TIL. country Of
Chinese affairs. Both nations, how
ever, are determined 10 submit their
differences to the aFbiirament of arms,
having rejected all Offers of mediation
by other powers.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27

time or other, there will be a complete
circuit out TO this coast and back
to the Missouri river without repeat
ing stands. which will finally do
away with the present bugbear Of I'M
mensc railroad fares From the
above excerpt II will be seen that We
are in luck's way o; first class amu,e-
ments and are likely TO have more
than ever before during the coming
season for the reasons given above.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27

THE man-ofwar Tallapoosa long ago
gained the ssbriquet Of "Old Calam-
ity," and was considered an unlucky
craft. Ii was n very good war vessel
in time of peace, when tied up to the
dock or undergoing repairs, but its
usefulness in time OF war can hardly
justify the probable cost Of her raising
and repair and the investigation
which will naturally follow the dis.
aster. The inglorious laundering Of
this war craft recalls the following
lines Of the poet as specially applicable
to our navy in its present condition:
When at anchor safe we ride,
Our bosoms swell with pride.
And Ne snap our fingers at the foeman's taunis;
But when the breezes blow
We generally gobelcw-
Only In our case all that is necessary
to send our war ships below il to have
a coal schooner scrape their bows.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1884-08-27

OSTRICH plume. have advanced %
per cent. in price since the opening of
the campaign. The advance is en-.
tirely due to the increased demand for
the articles as campaign badges. Be
You'd increasing the prices this great
demand has stimulated inventive
genius to get upa substitute made Of
silk which il is said can he detected
from the genuine feather only by close
Inspection. Thus has a triiling Incl
dent furnished new industry aud
article Of commerce, to the world.