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The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

At least three former Ottawa gentlemen
are now employed by the Fanderpocl Elec
tric Light Company, of Chicago Theo. Z.
Bailey, the shorthand writer, has risen to
the lucrative position OF secretary of the
company, and his wife Is assistant book
keeper; John c. Fyie is foreman of some
portion Of the mechanical works, and John
Brunker runs the lights for the exhibition OF
the painting Battle Of Gettysburg" Otta.
wa boys seem scattered quite generally
throughout the entire country, and many OF
them hold positions of eminence and trust.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The funeral services Of Mrs. W. x. Lccby,
on Sunday afternoon last, were largely at
tended by the friends OF the deceased. The
remains were inferred In tho Ottawa Gene
tcry, west Of this city, by the side Of her two
children who had previously "passed from
earth" On the same day the funeral ser
vices of Mrs. Gondof, mother of the harness
maker of that name, were also held, and
chose Of Gideon Mace, an old resident oi
south Ottawa, took place on Monday.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Arrangements were completed yesterday
which will give Ottawa another marble
works, the firm to DC composed Of NJ. ".
Baldwin ard A. B. Priseler, both well known
in this and adjoining counties. The former
has been for years in active business in 0t.a-
wa, OF late senior partner of the firm Of
Baldwin 81 Kuyl, aud the latter has been EN-
ployed BY that firm as travelling salesman.
We wish the rev firm abundant prosperity.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The city council are IN correspondence with
the Vauderpoel Electric Light Company, OF
Chicago, relative to the proposed visit on the
ODD Cat the compauy's expensc) to Elgn,
the best lighted city on the continent"
There seems to be no further doubt that the
city will some tine be lighted by electricity,
and that ia the n ar future, and the council
will do wisely to look into the matter care
fully. They should ottain all the "light
possible on the subject and use it to the best
advantage. The Strcator Free Press invites
the Ottawa city council to come to that city
and see its Vanderpoe light, which they ex-
pect to have running hy the 22t. Perhaps
they will after the Elgiu visit has been made.
L. Is understood that the Thomson. lIous on
Company (StiefePs ligh) are reaCy to make
q favorable contract with thc city IA soon as
the city is open for negotiations. And viii
not the Brush also take u hand, Make the
thing lively, gentlemen.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The requirement 10y the postotiicc depart.
mcnt that all holders Of box or drawer keys
shall deposit 80 cents for each key Is met by
considerable opposition in this city, and the
postmaster (who has no discretion in the
matter but to obey the mandates Of his supe-
rlors) finds much trouble in collecting the
tax. Some do not understand that when
they relinquish the box and return the keys
they win be refunded the amOut paid.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
scott Bros. & Co.'s

4
Jsnuary clearing sale Is attracting hundreds
daily. Tho prices quoted to-day are below
anything ever heard Of before.
One lot knit hoods. assorted, worth 5O,,
75c and 81, all at 25c each.
Another lot Of hoods worth Sl, Sl.o5 aud
sl50, all at SOC each.
Hand knit Germantown jackets, uls:ers
and cloaks, worth e2,5O, - 50 aud IS, all at
8! each.
When this firm announces clearing sale
3hey make prices that do it in hurry.
They have everything they advertise to-
day. II there is anything you want don't
wait, for they can't keep them for you.
1000 pieces ladies' muslin underwear at a
TREMENDOUS scur-ridiculous prices.
Children's muslin underwear, l0c each.
Ladies' muslin underwear at l5c, &c, SIC
and SOC.
Fine embroidered, good quality, muslin
underwear, 67}sc.
Low prices in every department of this
great store.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

HoME.-In calling attention to an article
advertised in our columns, we are pleased TO
notice an excellent sign In regard To 1t, viz. :
that the testimonials relating to Hoods So.
sapariila are from New England people, and
many are from Lowell, the home OF this
medicine. We are assured that the sale OF
this article in Lowell, where 1t is beet
known, Is wholly unprecedented in she an
nails OF proprietary medicines. We leave IL
with you To- decide as TO the probable merits
Of An article with such solid foundation.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The Ottawa ice harvest began on Monday
by Mr. Holme. cutting from the canal near
the glass factories and Mr.. Sanderson above
Columbus street bridge. When inspected 0y
the FREE TRAsBR man on Wednesday the
fruit" was found to be Of Rne quality and
sixteen inches thick. Estimates for she ice
cream output next summer are LIBERAL pro-
vided the dairymen attempt no corners III
their part Of the transaction.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
"LusrYR BAND CRoCKERY WARE
soMErHINo MICH.
SEE IT AT MCMpLlgN's

Several hats were lying around upon tho
sce east OF the Illinois river bridge during Ae
early part OF the week-the resuls OF hisn
winds from the vest and the indisposisoa OF
owners to reclaim them with the mercury
,shivering with cold down among the e~cn.
ties. The boys reaped Che harvest saen 'ne
vca.ser moderated.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
Clearing Sale.

The January clearing sale OF Scott Bros. *
Co. extends through al departments.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Ladies' pebble grain shoes, regular price
out at 95 cents.
Ladies' side lace curso kid shoes, worth
e. 5O-these will be closed out at $l.25.
All grades OF shoes at the lowest prices
ever made In Ottawa, and every pair war
rsnted as represented.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
fOstOHCp.

The Ottawa Postofiice, while the Post;
master don't get $4,000 a year salary as the
Chicago official does, proves to be little
spot in Uncle Sans domain of some consc.
quence after all. The following summary
shows the business for the year 1883, which
for dull year, is pretty good showing anu
will probably discount the bu.ines3 of the
office for any previous yeerc by several per
cent:
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The roscy morning and evening skies that
have been tho admiration Of the whole world
seem TO be gradually fading and the phloso
pliers have not yet satisfactorily settled the
question of their cause.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The Arlon Quartettc, of this city, gave a
concert at Morris on Thursday evening,
which, a Morris gentlemen remarks, was as
fine a concert as any ever given in thai city.
The quartettc was assisted by Miss Jordan
and Miss Bassnett.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

While coming down the South Bluff yes
terday, Frank Pichens, the milkman, wat
thrown from his sleigh by an accident anS
had one of his arms broken
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

On thursday, by the falling OF an electric
light limp in front o: Forbes 81 Flick's, one
OF the large plate glass windows was broken.
The lamp was not materially Injured. The
plate ,lass was Insured against accidents and
the to al loss to the irm will he small
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
Glass Men Goine.

4 company OF glass workers from this
city have secured the old La Sale window
glass factory and propose to operate 1t with
full force Of men. All arrangements will
be completed on Monday. The men seem to
have strong financial backing, and will
probably push the business to success.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The firm of We'll d Teller, dealers In hides,
feathers, &c, doing business in Ottawa and
Streator has been dissolved and the business
divided. Mr. Well retains the Ottawa store
and Mr.. Teller the Streator.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

and throughout next wees Scott Bros. & Go.
viii place on sale their entire stock of 81 90
black silks, and extra good value at that, al
the low price Of one dolldr per yard.
Come and see these whether you wish to
purchase or not. You can send your friends
Il sample.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The FREE TRADER job office is prepared
TO furnish sale bills on shortest possible no
tcc. If necessary, parties from a distance
can have their order tiled aud take posters
home with them the day the order is received.
Prices reasonable.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The new coal company which has been Oh
gani2ed TO mine coal just west OF Peru, are
still prospecting for a favorable site 10 locate
their works. The probabilities are strong
that Peru will be greatly benefited By the
operating Of these mines.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

l. THE BIBLE TguEs-To-morrow morning
and evening Rev. Madison &. Peters will
preach two sermons In the Presbyterian
charch on Twenty Reasons Why Believe
the Bible" Ten reasons viii be given IN the
morning sermon and ten In the evening.
These sermons should be heard, especially
by all skeptics
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

During the quarter ending Dec. 3lst, IS
letters were duly addressed and deposited In
the P. o. without stamps, and 10 letters we're
stamped and deposited without any address,
thus showing that letter writer's will some.
times be careless, even In the way they send
their letters. fn esch Of the Above instances
Of course t!I the postmaster Is ito blame"
for the letter not reaching ITS destination.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Miss Emily JeKylrs painting class days IN
Ottawa are Thursday and Friday afternoon
and on Saturdays oil day. In Morris her
days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The telephone company are putting IN
fifteen wire cable at Gllber.'s grain Office in
this city, for the use of the outside stations;
also new switch board and other modern
tclephuuic improvements.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

IN alarm Of Sre was sounded from Dist
No. at $50 last night. It proved TO be Q
coal shed at Mr.. Talbo,'s, just back OF the
south bluff. TAough the department re-
spouded promptly, their teryiees were not
needed.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The firm OF Baldwin & Kuyl has dissolved.
Mr. Kuyl will continue the old oussness'
aud We understand Mr.. Baldwin will open a
new establishment In the near future.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
Society.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Episcopal
church will meet at the residence Of DR..
Macarthur, on the west side, on next Thurs
day afternoon. The gentlemen are invited
to tea, at the usual hour.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

j. l.. Porter is laying in a big stock of
farm implements for the spring trade. He
suggests farmers COW oats ard buy the Deer
ing Binder
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

On Wednesday evening a alcighing party
wac organized in this city, under the direc
ton OF Alderman and Mrs. Nckinlay, and
drove cut to Sam f. PARIS. or course they
had a roysl good time.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Quie a large delegation OF old soldiers
went o La Sale Tuesday 10 attend the camp
fire OF Carter Post. They report an enjoy
ahle frSe
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Assorted prices, velyets, silks and sssins in
packages assorted, l5c, 25c and zoe, at
SCOTT BRos. Il Cos
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Thee cases of scarlet fever are reported in
the f.mily Of Mr.. Mccartney, near the south
end & tie Columbus street bridge over the
! maine
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

''Solid comfort" can be reslized by thosc
suffering from ali forms Of Scrofuls, II thes
will take Hoods ssrssparilla and be cured &.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Forty eight saloon licenses have been taken
out in his city for the third quarter, bring.
ing revenue TO the city OF 1000.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
Tax Receipts

of all sizes. printed on good paper, at Hape.
man d Graham's. Orders by mail promptly
filled.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

At about half past ten last night a sno
s:orm set 10, promising more sleighing.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

A. Il. Smith, school teacher well known
about Toniea aud Wenona, has been arrested
on a charge of stealing, and taken TO the
Marshall county Jail.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Some new and nobby styles in mes s
shoes, just In. J. MRGAPvIN Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

CIRCLE Regular meeting OF Temple No.
80, p. G., this evening, at thei- hall in opera
house block.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

OLD PAPERs.-Old newspapers, large sIxes
for sale Q. this Office. in los 70 suit.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12
Table Linens & White Goods
Of all kinds,
New Stock and Plenty Of them
AT HULL'S.
See Our New Embroideries
And Our Big Bargains in Remnants
Of all kinds.
ALSO JOB LOTS IN DRESS GOODS
AT HULL'S.

We desire to call the attention of all lovers Of Good
Bread to the ''Sil, Cloud" and Hungarian brands
of Flour, manufactured by us. These FOurs made
from the choicest wheat that be procured by
scientific admixture Of No. hard Minnesota spring
wheat with the winter wheat, we produce Flour pos
sessing all the advantages of each kind. The Sver
COud' is worthy OF it's name and makes the whitest
of faky IOaves though it is especially adapted to pas
try. biscuit, rolls etc. The 'Rungarian is great
est and known brand because it is the great bread
making -four, producing as it does white, moist, nutty
favored loaf Ask your grocer for either brand Yoa
will be well pleased.
COTTON, DAWEZZ d HAMILTON
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Sorghum, made south of the river, 80 cent,
per gallon al Nc Mulen's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Skating shoes for ladies, at
J. MEGAPPIN It Co. y.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Gray Bros ladies' fine shoes, the best
make, Mt Spencers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

ARTISTS MATERIALs.-A full assortment
IT Hapcman 4 Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Call at spencer's and see prices on rubber
goods.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

A large assortment, at very low prices, at
iIapeman IL Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

heavy underwear, furs, &c, regardless of
cost.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

Some new and nobby styles in mems
shoes, just 10. ]. MsoAF7Iy x Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-01-12

The Marseiiles Register is soon to appear as
six column quarto. with patent "iusides.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20

The report of the cotton crop of the United |
States, for the month of July, by the national |
rottpn exchange, says that the month OF July
has, on the whole, been more favorable for the
cotton crops, and has suited in an improv
mcnt Of about ten points, bringing it tociBhty-
pycn as against cighty-ivc for June, and
pighty-four for May. On the Atlantic sea-
board. the rainfall was somewhat excessive
particularly in South Carolina, and the better
mont is mainly in Georgia. The low tempcra-
| iurc and thc continued rains during the ilrst
half of the month provcda disadvantage to the
rrop in Nor h Carolina. In Alabama the plant
has suffered from rain and deficient cultIva-
,iou. The crop in Mississippi has suffered
materially. West Of the Mississippi valley the
condition continued to advance with timely
showers. hut Texas, owing to the pro'rac''d
,lrouth, has not made any progress. In 'iat
great gtatc the situation is now very critical
for while III, plant has stood the dry weather
extraordinarily we'll, it is now losing grounG
and suffering for want of moisture. frni'lhS
has progressed very well, considering inc
bockwnrlncss Of the plant, and the fields arc
in a good STATE Il cuir,,aiun, except III por'
,t.,s,,: Neu.ma and South Carolina, and To-
coli;ies i'm Mississippi. Over very large area
the plant is in critical condition, ana llaOl'
TO unusual damage from extremes oi weather
! In the Atlantic States and Alabama and part'
, of Mississippi, it has grown rapidly, Is Vc''
sappy, and exposed to the loss of fruit iron
! the hot and dry spell, In Texas the contlu'
\ ancc of the drouth will prove very dlSastrW
s General showers, with considerable intcrml'
: sion of warm sunshine during August, wouI
d hiring ont the crop over nearly the whole bel
= and 90 far towards compensating for the pre-
o on, backwardness. Worms are reported IN
y good many counties of Alabama, but they a
T. bc,tcr than last year, and have done no dar
10 are as vet. A few are also noted III florlu
10 Louisiana. Texas and Georgia, but no spec
importance seems to he attached 10 'heh'.
IL IN bc said that while the July growth OF
!, wccd has been good over most OF tho belt al
H., thc latcnCss to some extent overcome, IL Is
ro much behind, and therefore subject TO damo
-. from an carly frost or even one at an aver
' d,,o I'm connection with the national cot
- 49, exchange crop report for July, made up fr
m mail odyiccs, it may be stated that during
AL INST few days kilograms have been recel
mn frrra various points in Texas reporting
~, sopahlc rains in all directions in the col
-, proaucing sections Of that state.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20
SOutl, and West.

County elections in Utah have resulted IN
fine success Of the Mormon ticket III every III
stance
United STATES troops in large numbers
,. ia.,, concentrated in Western Kansas
for i,'' the purposc of DRIVING ont every ,Mht. Mhts
s,,,,ni,,r from the Indian Territory. About
GfOS persons have entered the Territory io'
the mirpusc of sci2ing the land.
NIyE1Ery Chinese lcpcrs were shipped BACK
to China ii few days since from San Francisco
TuE grand jury at Petersburg, Va; have
irdir,.6 thr cashier paying teller and book
keeper of the suspended Planters and ana ijNm, Mft
o,,I t,,n directors of the institution for ms
d"mcnnor in connection with the banks al
mniStration,
Apour 5000 Pcgan Inlians are reported
10 he starving at one ol the agencies Ill "oh'
tam.
THREE men were killed and two others Ia
! tally injured by falling walls at ire II
Wheeling, W. Va.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20
Foreign.

THE total number of cholera victims III the
south of France since the outbreak is put by
The official record at 2,2O).
THE sultan of Morocco has caused tho mas
sacre of n whole tribe in Angara kabila. be-
cause they asked for French protection. Inc
men were killed and the women and children
mndc slaves.
EuprnoRs WILLIAM, of Germany, and
Francis Joseph, of Austria, have had D
friendly meeting at lsrll''
AIIALrFAx IN. 81 dispatch says that the
Dutch steamer Amsterdam, while ON her pas
SAGE from Amsterdam for New @ m@ork,
bore srore $40 souls on board. Passengers and
crew mgI took to the boats and all were safely
iarJc1 on sable Island except -four person7~
/ two two gentlemen and one lady passenger and
fire. f@lreman-who were drowned by the swamp
Inc OF one Of tbe boats
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20

One Of the most remarkable usos to which
pap,r has been put of late years is the monu-
hcture of aylonitc. substance which. at tho
wifi Of the manufacturer. may he made in imi-
tali n of horn, rubber. ivory, tortoise shell,
amber and even glass. The uses to which 1ylo-
mite arc adaptable are almost infinite, but per-
hans the most extraordinary is the manufact-
ure of cathedral windows. The discovery was
malt about fifteen years ago, but it iS only
within the last two years that a company has
been formed for its manufacture. The basis
Of zylonitc is plain white tissue paper mad'
from cotton or cotton and linen rags. 1t n
much more flexible than either horn or ivor!
and less brittle. Combs or other articles maj
of in imitation of tortoise shell are said tn u
Operfcct in appearance as to deceive the 'y
Of the most practiccd workman in that SUI
stance
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20
Th, Oceans Wealth.

Seldom or never has the enormous "nP''''
tnce Of the harvest of the sea been more ioio'-
by rcprcscntcd than it was the other day ny
Professor Huxley in the address which he uc'
lvered at the international Fisheries EAll'p'-
ton. An acre Of good fishing gr"uho' hc
pointed out, will yield more food in awcch
than an acre of the best land will in 0yeNr'
Still more vivid was his picture OF the moving
mountain Of cod" 100 to l3O ieet III hc'b"''
which for two months in every year moves
westward and southwark past the Norwes",
coast. Every square mile OF this colossal 'o'
umn Of fish contains 100, V,OOo hsn' ooi''""'
Ing every week, when on short fa''oh', :"
fewer than s4O,OOO,OOO hcrrinss, The VINO,
catch Of the Norwegian fisheries never eScocu
ina year more than half square miio U, VII
cod mountain" and one weeks supp!
The herrings needed to keep that area , ., ~
from starving. London might DC ''''""'. ~
with hcrrings for year on DAY ooHo" ,
lion Of the countless shoals OF uncaush' co''
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20
TObuccO.

Tobacco Ia now grown in cighty-soycn of the
nlncty'six counties Of North Carolina. but it is
staple in perhaps not moro than dozen Of
these. Rockingham, Person, Caswell and
Granville counties constitute the flower of the
tobacco belt each raising in 1879 about 1900
900 pounds, and this year the crop in each one
of these il estimated at 5.OOO.OOO to 5,2j0,O
The whole acreage Of the State in 1889 was O.
tS2, and IL is estimated that at least 10000
acres are in cultivation this year. The whole
! tohaceo crop in 1882 amounted to 32,215, 799
pounds. All the leading authorities now agree
mat the crop Of 1884 will approximate Gj,OOj,-
| 100 pounds But the best feature in the rails
mg of tobacco there is that North Carolina
cads the tobacco States in the average prices
obtained for the leaf. A. shown by the census
lhc average price paid for North Carolina TO-
bacco is :li.lO per hundred pounds. Deduct.
,ng :933, the actual cost of production there
net profit Of :i.77 is left to the producer
| 'hc White Burlcy district in Ohio yields ~
average profit of only :i3O while Pcnnsyl
rania gives sil3, Connecticut $3.50, Wiscon
un $3.50, New York s3l2, and 50 on down tn
ist This annual profit to the North Carolin
farmer Of more than 81 per cent. would indl
ate that the growing Of tobacco is the mos
profitable agricultural work done on larg
scale in America.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20
A Valuable Receipt.

The Manufacturers Gazette gives valuable
,scipe for building up the system, physically
and mentally, during the heated term TAKE
,,rbonate of ammonia, one drachmi loaf sugar,
rum arabic, equal quantities; dissolve IN
tventy-four ounces of water, let it stand 'weh'
N.iour hours, and then filter, This mixture
will keep five years. A man who does mental
labor and feels exhausted will hnd WING
vsssful Of this mixture two or three times a
day in half glass of water an agreeable S'imu
liant. It has more actual stimulating properly
Man the same amount Of French brandy, and
It's effects are permanent, without any reaction
II is good for consumptiycs and the weakest
nyalids. Its cost is next to nothing, and IL Ii
initself food and can he given in form NOR
or less concentrated or Diluted as the occasion
requires. People who are in the habit oil "sln
LIQUOR prefer this mixture after they have ono
paad IL
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-08-20
,IpERTy,s CORNER STONE.
Initial Ceremonies Of the Bnrtho'"' S'"'"'
PEDESTAL

Owing to tho heavy rain on Tuesday, ony
ohont 56, pcople assembled on Bedlocs Island.
in New York harbor, to witness the layl'I M ar VI
the corner stone of the pedestal VI ro,Uoncs 1"O %
thold statue Of Lbcr,y. The ceremonies
were imposing. , ,,,r tbo hand
Waved the French and American national ,lia H,rS;;
the "Marseillaisc" and "iial Cor.in'%",d ,,s;n Ind
When thc echoes of the stirring music h"o ~
I;cI WmI" away m ,ho Masons began their pecul az
",r" "sr"mowics @ The inward Significance OF ,mc
yrs rites that were observed was & do"G,lTS' ,hdrc
appreciated by nearly Eors all Who NssUns %SI' "C"S oSs
vs. M,rarcI % members of the Grand Lodge oil 'he
%'S Snta Of New % York were there as well as H,S
Fast Grand MasiG, ENHoa si ,n +, pGSInsi yn sacs %
represented he s'a no tie efS So '%" prosc @ n Xc
nn" ,mo atonc had been lowered to It's plnco
speeches were made on the part Oh l i"'''' "'''
of the United States.