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The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
A Pen Picture OF q Brahmin.

Ram Chandra Bose, the Lucknow
namesake of the seventh apparition on
earth of Vishnu, looked like an exotic
plant in modern greenhouse as he
slood IL MS scant tropical raiment OF
viii; ,otton on the platform of the
First Reformed Presbyterian Church.
The converted Brahmin is long and
thin, with a slimness exaggerated by
the skinny cut of his long white gowp,
which he wears above the garments OF
Western civilization. An eye-glass
bangles down the Eastern robe from a
cord about the dark neck of the mis-
sionary. His close-cut hair has a pow
der of white at it's tips. His beard is
black. His complexion is a very dark
shade of American Indian and, like the
latter, he has an eagle beak. Ram
Chandra Bose has thoughtful brow
and an intelligent smile. He breaks
his English in the pleasant manner OF
cultured Italian. He and the little son
of another converted East Indian sang
a hymn of the Hindoo Christians be-
fore the service. 1t was a prayer to
the new Savior Each verse concluded
with the Hindoo equivalent of His
name. The air was simple and plain
tive. 1t had sing-song, bnt soothing,
monotone about it, like the music Of
Flemish laborers or of French Cana
dian boatmen. Philadelphia Times.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
A Family's Nomenclature.E

At the beginning of a school term all
pupils in the public schools are re-
quired to give their fathers full name.
Frequently the teachers have hard work
to get the first name, and it is not an
unusual thing to be involed in a
dialogue something like the one which
took place yesterday in one of the city
schools at the opening of the term.
The teacher asked Michael Murphy
what his fathers name was, and
Michael said:
"Mr. Murphy"
"What is his first namep"
"He never had but one name"
"Well, what would you call him If
you wanted new rocking-horseP"
81 don't want one"
when you speak to him what do
you say"
"Oh, can't remember all l say
when / speak to him."
"But, suppose he was out chopping
wood and you went TO the door and
called to him. what would you sayP"
HE never cuts up wood but if /
should call him | would call him
dad. ,"
'.Oh, dear! / wish could make you
under stand what mean. Now can't
you tell me what your mother calls
him?"
Yes. 'um; she calls him old red
head. ."-SyracuSe Herald
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
The Fate of Sedan.
Pail Mall Gazette.l

A singular stroke Of irony has settled
the fate of the little town of Sedan. 1t
ranked high in the list of French certified
places. The late Emperor took refuge
within its walls as stronghold that had
the reputation of being impregnable a
short time ago the Minister issued list OF
all the fortresses and strongholds Of the
country, and from this catalogue Sedan
was absent. The town was judged as
being of no military importance whatso-
ever. 1t was not even worth while 10 re.
tain the defenses it possessed. The great
keep, with its lofty walls and subterranean
passages, is in process Of demolition, and
such Notifications as remain are spar ed
merely because they are not worth destroy
ing. The little cottage on the road TO
Bazeilles, where the Emperor had his mem
orable interview with Prince Bismarck,
aud where the four gold pieces which he
gave to mis- hostess as he left her roof still
hang framed over the chimney piece,
will survive one OF the great national
strongholds Of Fiance.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
Closed It's Doors.

INDIANAPOLIS, July l5.-The banking
house of Fletcher & Sharpe, the oldest
financial institution in the city, did not
open its doors this morning. A notice was
posted on the doors stating that the .sus-
pension was the result of inability to real
ize on securities and adding that the prop
erty, when converted, would be ample to
pay all depositors William Wallace was
appointed assignee. The firm was composed
of Ingram Fletcher Thomas Ii. Sharpe
and Albert +. Fletcher. The suspension
caused good deal Of excitement, and runs
are progressing on other banks, none of
which is especially serious, except that on
RetZinger's bank an institution which has
large number of small depositors. The
suspension of Fletcher Il Sharpe was an
absolute surprise, even to the bankers, and
is generally supposed to be the result OF
large advances to grain and pork dealers
and inability to realize on securities.
Assignee Wallace estimates the liabilities
at 81, 500, 900, with assets aggregating S2,.
900. 900,
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
The Worlds Great Bells.

Russia is in the lead in the line OF
bells, some of her manufacture being
the most famous in the world. 1t is
said that in Moscow alone, before the
great fire, there were no fewer than
1,706 large bells. One called the Gi-
ant, which was cast in the sixteenth
century, and broken by falling from its
support, and recast in 1904, was so
large that it required twenty-four men
to ring it, its weight was estimated at
2SS,000 pounds. 1t was suspended
from an immense beam at the foot OF
bell tower, but it fell again during the
fire of June 10Th, 1706, and was a sec
ond time broken to fragments, which
were used with additional materials in
1882 in casting the King of Bells, still
to be seen in Moscow. Some falling
timbers in the fire of 1887 broke piece
from its side, which has never been re-
placed. This bell is estimated to weigh
443, 1872 pounds; it is nineteen feet three
inches high, and measures around the
margin sixty feet nine inches. Its val
ue in metal alone is estimated to
amount to upward of 100000 st.
Ivan's, also in Moscow, is forty feet
nine inches in circumference, sixteen
and one-half inches thick, and weighs
l27,S30 pounds. The bells of China
rank next to those of Russia in size. In
Pekin there are seven bells, each OF
which, according to Father LIE Compt,
weighs 10000. The weight of the
leading great bells of the world may be
seen by the follOWino:
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
The Origin of Dixie.

On Saturday night in 1859, when
Dan Emmett was member of Bryant's
minstrels. New York, Dan Bryant came
to him and said dan, can't you get
up walk around?' | want something
new and lively for Monday night"
Dan went to work and by Sunday af-
ternoon he had the words commencing
IL wish was in Dixie" The express
ion is not southern, but appeared
among the circus people of the north.
In early fall, when nipping frosts would
overtake the tented wanderers, the
boys would think of the warmth of the
south, and the common expression
would be, "Well, | wish was in Dix
ie." This gave the catch-line and the
rest of the song was original. On Mon
day morningi it was rehearsed and high
ly commended, and at night crowded
house caught up the refrain and half of
them went home singing Dixie. The
song became the rage, and WV. New
combs, Buckley's minstrels and others
gave Dan $500 each for the privilege of
using it. Mr.. Werlean wrote to Dan
Emmett to secure the copyright; but,
without waiting for reply, published
it with words from Mr. Peters. Pond,
of New York, secured it from Emmett
for six hundred dollars; but Werlean
sold thousands of copies without giving
him nickle. Not only was Emmett
robbed of the profits Of his song, but
the authorship of it was disputed.
Will S. Hayes claimed it as his own
Pond brought the matter before mu-
sic publishers convention and settled
the authorship; but Dan reaped no ben
eft from this tardy justice. - Oakland
Iifnps
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
FELL TO THE PAVEMENT.
The Necessity Which Demanded Heroic
Remedies-How FcllOw-WOrkman's
Life Was Saved,
Detroit Free Press. ]


detroit Free Press.
Suddenly the workman on the window.
sill-Ernest Sanger was Lis name-gave a
piercing and agonized shrek that startled
all who heard it, and arrested the footsteps
even of the busy merchants and brokers
who had not troubled themselves to look at
anything so commonplace as q safe-hoist-
ing feat. A single glance at the writhing
form of the workman, who groaned and
screamed with pain, was enough to show
what had happened. Sanger had taken
hold of the pulley to swing the safe, and
his fingers had caught in the rope and been
drawn into the sheaves of the block. His
fellow. workman understood the situation
at glance. They knew that to turn the
winch, either hoist or to lower the safe,
might result in crushing the poor fellows
hand to pulp. There was only one thing
to do-the ropes must be cut and the safe
allowed to drop to the sidewalk.
AS quickly as possible the sidewalks on
both sides Of the street and the roadway
also were cleared of pedestrians and
vehicles. Two stout fellows lay out upon
the sill and held the body of their suffer
ing comrade so that he would not be car.
ried down with the safe. Then the ropes
were quickly severed close to the block.
Sanger's hand was released and he was
drawn half fsinting into. the room and
carried to a surgeons.
The big safe crashed through the side
walk, smashing a heavy fiagssone into
powder, and buried itself in the earthy
floor of vault under the street. BEYOND
having its bottom bent in, the safe was un-
injured.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
" Harper's Weekly" Indorses Cleveland.

New York, July 16.-George William Cur.
tis has leading editorial in Hdrper's Week.
Lyyesterday, indorsing Governor Cleveland
as Presidential nominee. 1t says:
The argument that in an election 1t is not a
man, but party that is supported, and that
the Democr attic party is less 10 be trusted than
the Republican. Is futile at a time when the
Republican party has nominated candidate
whom great body of the most conscientious
Republicans can not support and when
the Democratic party has nominated candi-
date whom great body of the most yena
Democrats practically bolt Distrust of the
Democratic party springs from the conduct
OF the very Democrats who madly oppose
Governor Cleveland because they know that
they can not use him. The nomination of
Governor Cleveland is due not so much to the
preference of his party rs to the general de-
mand of the country for q candidacy which
stands for precisely the qualities and services
which are associated with his name.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
Rucklen,s Arnlca Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cnts, Bruis.
es, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbans, Corns and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
Dr. no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price rs cents per box. For sale by Lutz Il
Rriyps
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
Tersible Disaster.

LONDON, July IA terrible catastrophe
took place yesterday on the Manchester q
Sheffield Railway, near Permission, r small
town In Yorkshire An express train was
crossing a bridge when the axle of the en-
CINE broke. The entire train jumped the
track and fell through the bridge. Twenty
FIVE persons were killed outright, while
about forty were more or ! IS Injured
some, il i feared, fatally.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
ORGANIZING 10 Test the Law.

DIS MoISEs, Ia, July l6-The brewers
Of Iowa are preparing TO contest the ques-
ton of the validity of the Prohibition law
of that State, on the ground that under the
Constitution of the United States State Leg.
islature can not confscate private property
without Just compensation. In the mean
time the law is being openly defed and dis
regarded in the border aud river towns Of
the State, where public sentiment is strong
ly opposed TO its enforcement
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
HEhloPhoroS! !!

Don't be skeptical. II you have any doubts as
to what ATHLoPHORos can do, write TO some OF
those whom IL has cured For instance, Rev. :.
r. Dennen. D. D., Pastor Third congregational
Church, OF New Haven, Conn, tine Rev. W. p.
Corbit, pastor George St VI. E. Church OF New
Haven, the Rev. J. E. searles. pastor Wnlett St
NJ. f Church, New York city, Mr.. Brummell the
well known candy manufacturer, of New York.
Ex-Gov Bigelow Of Connecticut, and many
others, equally well known.
II you cannot get ArHLoPHoRos Of your druggist
we vii send II express paid on receipt Of regular
prlce-one dollar Ier bottle We prefer that you buy
IL from your druggist but If he hasn't it. DO not be
persuaded 20 .ry something else, but order al once
from us directed
ATHl0Ph0R0s CO., ~ WALL ST., NEW YORK.
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The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19

treigh trains carrying passengers leave ottawa as
follows: For Ear, $40 A.. N. Tor Aurora, lO.tS NJ
for StreatOr, 3 t5 4. ~. Sis ?. =, and 6.'0P.A
Morning train makes close correction ~ Aurora Tor
all points east and west.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars. c +. & =. DrswlsS
Room Cars, Horizons Reclining Chair Cars aud the e.
B. & O Palace Dining Cars by This route All isforina.
ton about rates Of fare sleeping accommodation
and time tables VII Do cheerfuily gwen by Supplying 20
PERClVAL LOWELL,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
THos. J. POTTER.
General Manager. Chicago. GEO. f. ROE,
Agent At o'tags
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
legpl.

EXEcUToR's SALE OF REAL ESTATE by virtue
IA Of an order ana decree Of the Probate Court OF Ia
sale county, Illinois made on the petition u the un.
dersigned, Executor Of the last will and testament Of
Patrick Duffy deceased for leave 10 sell e real estate
OF said deceased, AZ the April term A. - 1884 VI sad
court To Wit, on the sixth day Of May lssI SHALL on
the nineteenth 9h) day Of July next between the hous
OF ten o'clock IN the forenoon aud four O'Clock In the a
ternoon Of said day sell NJ public sale the north door
Of the County Court House In Ottawu, n said countJ
the real estate described follows wit The east h
Of the northeast quarter (EH Of NEA) pf section N
-Four a., IN Township Thrty.three t3s0 North RANGE
Three 80 East of the Third l3dl Principal Meridian, n
La sale county, Illinois, on the following lcrns IL VIZ
Cash in hand
Dated this 90th day Of June 4. D. 1854.
WILLIAM n. CALVIN,
Executor OF the Last VIII and Testament
Jun2l-iw Of Patrick Duffy. deceased.
EINAL SETFLEMENT.-EsT OF JANIS RoH.
L ms DECEAsEp-NOice Is hereby given 70 ad
persons Interested IN said estate that the undersigned
ADMINISTRATIVE of the Estate Of said james Robins de-
ceased viii appear before the Probate Court of tte
county Of Ia Sale and state Of Illinois The County
Court House, IN Ottawa, IN snid county. Monday
the 18TH day Of August \. H. 1881, Tor the purpose u
rendering an account of her proceedings the admin
straton Of said estate for the final settlement.
Dated at Ottawa, this stu day of July 1851
MARY ROBINS.
ATTEST: A. r. BARTELs. Administrators
Clerk Probate Court In Sale Co., III. iulyi2-sw
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
IMPORTED
BROOD MARES
FOR SALE.

Four very fine English Draft Brood Mares, Imported
by me last winter-ihree Of which are three years Old
coming g. and one three years old; when iul! grown
win weigh about lUuU to lSD lbs.
have resided In England up 20 the last year and have
mad every opportunity for making choice selections.
All those aeslruus Of buying choice stock are Invited
10 come and see these animals before buy ng CORES
nondense solicited FRED. WEIGH,
y. o. Address: go bIu"hut.li Itl.
Box 21s Marscilles "a sale Co, H. Wa!3l-aMpS'
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19

Nodern.Science
md andSkePIiCiSIR=

What has Skepticism done for the world?
Nothing but to suggest doubts 1t has even
suggested that rheumatism cannot be cured.
Skepticism is as bad as rheumatism.
What has Science done for the world?
good many things; for instance, II has
shown that rheumatism can BE- cured.
1t has shown that Neuralgia can be got rid OF.
Modern science has proved that Rheumatismi Is
a blood disease, and has provided ATHLOPB0ROS
as the remedy which can completely cure II.
It has proved that although the old doctors
failed TO overcome Neuralgia, ATHLoPHoROS can
reach It, and eradicate it from the system.
II has proved that though these torrnenting
diseases were so slow and obstinate, they can
be overcome In a little while by means or
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
FOR SALE.

The late residence of +. j. Wall, House ls large and
fitted up in modern style, and in hrstclass condition
being nearly new. Heated by furnace Artesan water
in house and yard Good sized lot and good barn Fer
further particulars inquire Of JAMES CALVIN, Delaho
Block ottawa ILL., feb9
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19
Valuable Property for Sale.

desire 10 sell Immediately the following property
situate In the city of ottawa:
No l. A TwOstory Brick Building, 2jX(0 IT, with
lstory iron clad aX50 in the The buildings
new This property is ON Clinton street one block l
rectly west of court house; and bargain
No z My Residence situated on Illinois Avenue
the best residence street In Ottawa The ground
tains about OF acre House has ~ rooms closets
bath and cellar artesian well and cstern water
good barn, coal and wood houses; abundance OF shade
and fruit trees; all In frsclass order Parties contem.
plating buying building viii find II 10 their advantage
to look NJ this property Time viii De given part II
desired. Inquire at my residence or Of Or o Harris
mari GEORGE JEKlLl
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-07-19

Lightning Express, Denver Express and Kansas CITY
and 81, Louis Express trains run daily, Express Man
and Joliet AcCOmmoG1ion run daily, except sunday.
Kansas City and 81 Louis Express going south runs
through without change Of cars Morning traln 10 81
Louis has free chair cars and evening train through
sleepcrs 10 81, Louis and Springfield.
JAY W ADAMS.
Ticket Agent G. Il A. Railroad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-02
Kissing Ben's Bald Head.
New York Letter to Rochester Herald. ]


Georgia Cayvan is an actress with ell
ocutionary ability and she has been
hired to recite on this occasion. I don't
know whether or not it is true that her
real name is Cavanagh, as I have been
told, but surely she betrayed an Irish
capacity for laundering. Although she
was from Boston, and must have known
that Buffers head-familiar in those
parts bare from top to ears, she
read for an encore piece funny story
about mans badness. Butler sat di-
rectly behind her like an illustration of
the anecdote. On his right were Pres
ident Arthur and Gen. Sheridan
and Hancock, and on his left were sew
eral doctors of divinity, mayor ard
some politicians, intent on dignifed
demeanor, for they were in front row
of stage full of notables. But all re-
serve broke, and Ben had to join in the
hilarity.
/ am sorry was SO needless, sir, "
said the actress, on meeting the ex-Gov-
ernor behind the scenes. 'sTruly, I
meant no ofense, and wouldn't have
done it for the world"
Wouldn't have done what?" said he.
"Why-that- is-recited al mean
/ would not have called attention to
your badness if had thought
"And you are sincerely anxious to
atone for that offense?"
Indeed and indeed I'll do anything
for forgiveness"
''Then kiss the bald head that you've
dishonored," and he bowed it down gal
lantly in front of her.
Georgia blushed, but did not falter.
She daintily deposited very small and
smackless kiss in the middle of the
broad expanse and ran away.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-02
The WOlf-Children of India.

The young lad at school, when he be-
gins tine study of classics, and' reads of
Romulus and Remus being sucked and
raised by wolf, an animal that he has
heard and read of as being one of
thinks to himself what terrible lot of
liars these cid classical authors were.
But of late years scientific investigation
has unraveled much that renders it not
improbable that the old Roman histori-
ans spoke the truth, for children have
been discovered reared in caves possess
ing animal habits and tastes-wolf char
acteristics-that have led naturalists to
assert that wolves do raise children.
The beast-men and wolf-children of
India and Europe resemble savage
races on the one hand and many wild
animals on the other in the non-posses-
afforded by the caves and forests. They
have no proper dwelling, and no capac-
ity for constructing any In India
they live in caves just as do the wolves,
with which they associate, and by
which it is believed in some instances,
they are brought up. Gerhardt says
that at the Lucknow madhouse was an
elderly fellow, who had been dug out of
wolves den by a European doctor.
These wolf children, as they are called,
tear and eat raw flesh, gather and gnaw
bones like dogs, catch and swallow flies,
bite the heads off live fowls, lap water
with their tongues. One of them is
thus described: He drank like dog
and liked bone and raw meat better
than anything else. His civilization
had progressed so far that he liked raw
meat less, though he will still pick up
bones and sharpen his teeth on them.
Then there are others who, before they
eat or taste food, smell it, and when
they don't like the smell throw it away.
A boy found in company with female
wolf and her cubs rejected cooked meat
with disgust, but delighted in raw flesh
and bones, putting them out on the
ground ike dog, under his paws, says
Col. Sleeman. Prof. Max Muller, who
saw the same boy, says the wolf-child
would devour anything, but preferred
raw meats. He even ate half lamb
without any effort. Even quilt stuffed
with cotton, given him in cold weather,
was torn by him and partly swallowed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-02
A Loving Couple.

"Mos' married folks quarrel more or
less," remarked Uncle Nose; "but
knows man and his wife hasn't had a
fuss fur de las five yeahs."
Am dey libin togedder?" SIS
"Sartinly! Dey Ibis in de same
house. She goes off cherry mawnin' and
washes by the day"
"But p'raps dey quarrel at night.
How does you know dey dont?"
"Dey don't hab a bit O trouble, I tells
yer. She am out washm' all day, and
her husband am night watchman in a
sto' on Austin Avenue. He goes off be-
fore she comes home, and he don't get
back in de mawnin' ontil she has done
gone out washin.' OATS been on goin' fur
de las five yeahs, and de tust cross word
hasn't passed between 'em yit."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-02
THE TREE By THE WELL.

Ar Arab shiek in deserts wide
Once sorrowed so for thirsdng man
Re led before the caravan
And digging wells he, thirsting, died.
He died of thirst the wells remain
Oh, darling, patient pioneer,
Gods angels, what triumph herel
To know no well is digged in vain!
We led against the sunset gold,
We lifted hand in desert land,
Digged wells-and graves-in drifting sand
The arabs piteous tale of old.
We plant tree beside this well
OF knowledge in the westmost West.
Yon peaks rise up to call 1t blessed.
They stand eternal sentinell
Some far on day when we are dust
And all this vast vale teens with life,
Some brave souls fainting in the strife.
May rest them here and speak us just:
MAY say we few through wilds of rhine
Blazed out new ways for worlds to come
And murmured not: but bravely dumb
So died; full trusting God and time.
Iife's lessons bid us bide its worth
With all its fruitage bound in toll.
Trust God; and trust the generous soil
OF human hearts, as trusting earth.
I count it kingler far to wait,
To work in faith, to wait in tears,
Ave. wait and wait thousand years
Than once to doubt, or challenge fate.
So here we set this little seed
And trust it's tender boughs to time;
To grow to touch the stars sublime;
As grows and grows some small, good deed.
Set deep where lilies ever nod,
Walled round by everlasting SHOWS,
To grow as some great strong soul grows
When growing upward to its God.