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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14
Tho Lick Observatory.

As the ascending track draws its coils
closer and closer round the mountain,
the view becomes ut every turn more
varied and more extensive. On one
side the tumultuous Coast Ranges,
STOPPING gradually to the shore, mag
niiicently clad with forests Of pine and
red cedar; the island-studded bay OF
San Francisco. and farther south, 4
shining glimpse of the Pacific; on the
other, the thronging pinnacleS of the
Sierras-grantc needles, lava-topped
bastions-iire-rent, water-worn; right
underneath. the rich valleys of Santa
Clara and San joaquin, and l15 miles
away to the north (when the sapphire
of the sky is puresO, the snowy cone Of
Mount Shasta.
Thus, there seems some reason tc
apprehend that Mount Hamilton. with
its monster telescope, may become one
of the show places OF the New World.
AbSit OmeU' Such dissertation woulc
cilectually mar one OF the fairest pros
poets opened in our time before astron'
omy. The true vOtaricS of urania vii
then be driven to seek sanctuary IN
some less accessible and less inviting
spot. Indeed, the present needs o
science are by no means met by an ell
ovation above the sea of four thousand
and odd feet, even under the most
translucent sky in the world. Already
observing stations are recommended al
four times that altitude. and the am
bition of the new species of climbing
astronomer seems unlikely to be salts
fled until he can no longer find where
with to fiji his lungs for even an as
tronomcr must breathe), or whereor
to plant his Instruments. -" Mountain
OsbcrratorirS. IN PopHlar Science
Monthly for JaHHa1y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14
Vicinity Items.

Elgin's new skating rink will cost
$4,000. They come high, but our young
people must have them.
The saloon-keepers of Bloomington pro
pose giving one days receipts to the poor
The proposition has the ring of genuine
charity in it
Monday, while the blizzard was at its
height, the furniture firm of Reul & Wal
ter, of Mendoza, went below zero and failed
for $4,000
Carrie Williams, the leader Of the Free
port demimonde, died in that city last
week from the effects of pistol shot
wound in the thigh, which she claimed
occurred accidentally
The Mahdi kindly proposes to General
Wolseley that if he and his army shall
turn Mussulmans they shall be welcomed
to the Soudan and allowed to stay there as
long as they please 1t is that or death, he
intimates.
Pontiac people are endeavoring to secure
that prince Of dramatic readers and elocu-
tionists, James +. Murdoch, to give an en-,
tertanment in that city soon. Why could
he not be given date at the Opera House
here? Murdoch would have n big au-
diencc.
Times Marseiles item; Mr. John Lea.
by, aged so years, a wealthy old bachelor,
died at the Island honse on Friday night
In pocket of an old coat was found a
package of $4,000. He had a fine farm in
Brooktield and was worth from $4,000 to
100000"
John Barry, city marshal of Odell, has
got into trouble again, Miss Emma Aker,
of Sneator, being his nemesis. The lady
became mother and charged her trouble
on John, who was taken to Streator by
Marshal Smith, of that city. He waived
examination and gave bonds to appear at
the next term of the county court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

Vice Admiral Close, of the British
navy has offered singular explanation
about the loss of the gunboat Wasp re-
Gently off the Irish coast. There exists.
1t seems, form of defective sight
known rs 'moon blindness" persons
afflicted with which are unable to per-
ceivc 'i~ht shining in darkness. 1t is
easy to sec the consequence OF this in
trinity in the navigating officer Of 4
ship. Admiral Close says he nearly
lost the man-of-war Trident once from
this cause, only discovering in the nick
of time that his navigating officer was
unable to see the light of lighthouse
hall n mile distant. Ii moon blind
ness is an established fact in medical
science, the sooner provisions for de-
tecting it is made the better.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14
RURAL RUMBLlNGS.
From Ransom.

RANSOM, Feb. 6, 1885. John Cleal
and wife are visiting in the west
An adopted son Of of Mr.. 7. 5 Cattery
had his hand so badly mashed in corn
shelter Tuesday that his fingers were am
putated
Miss NJ. A Crowley. Of Seneca, is the
guest of her cousin Miss Ella Crangle
A few of Mr.. Keeley's friends held so
cial at his house Monday evening and
passed the evening pleasantly.
The Fry property in the village is for
sale
The Tile Co. shipped carload Of tile to
Kinsman Saturday, to Mr.. j. OLeary.
Eight couples Of Ransomers attended Il
party ut Mr.. ID. +. Meagher's, in kinsman
Wednesday evening, where they enjoyed
themselves in tripping the light fantastic
They all agreed that in entertaining guests
Mr.. Meaghcr and wife are not to be eX
celleu The event will be long remember
ed in social circles.
Married, at the home OF the bride, yes
terday, by Rev. Powell, Mr.. Alfred Patton
and Miss Alma Kleiber. The young cou
pie received many nice presents, They
start out in life with the best wishes 0!
their many friends
Mr. Joe Patton and Mrs Hanson, Sauns
mon, attended their brothers wedding last
night o. CUTY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

Ever since Adams fall, which subjected
human nature to diseases of the flesh, there
has been a demand for blood purifier
We all realize the fact that upon the purity
and vitality of the blood depend the health
and vigor of the whole system, and that di-
sease of various kinds is often only sign
that nature is trying to remove the disturb,
ing cause; hence reliable blood purifier
is of greater Importance to the people than
is generally supposed. We are pleased to
say that Hoods Sarsaparilla bears unmis.
taxable proof of being this sort of a medi.
cine, and we think it worthy trial,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14
Joyfuliy AstonisIied,

Mi James Brunt, Deputy Sheriff, Balti
more, Maryland, writes In IN experience
of thirty years | have become acquainted
with numerous so-called specifics for coughs
and colds, but never before experienced
such surprising efficacy rs was obtained
from the Red Star Cough Cure. was at
tackled with a severe deep-seated cold and
cough | suffered for some time and tried
this valuable remedy. | was completely
cured by the use Of one bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

folks over to her house Friday evening
after the lyceum to spend few hours
dancing.
David Kllnefelter, of Troy Grove, who
has been visiting in Pennsylvania for some
months past, was taken suddenly Ill few
days since and died the first of last week
Mr.. Klinefelter was one of the early settlers
of Troy Grove, He and his brother Jacob,
who is living north of the village, came
here in the gooo old pioneer days, when
Chicago was in its infancy and was the
trading point for our frontier farmers, Mr.
Klinefelter leaves large circle Of relatives
and friends here, who mourn the loss of a
revered friend and respected neighbor.
NJ. A. II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

Affections of the throat are liable 70
strike persons at any time OF the year. but
especially at this season is extra caution
necessary in guarding against diseases OF
this character Mishler's Herb Bitters is
the sovereign remedy for all bronchial af.
fections. A. Harshbergy, of Cheeseboro
and Harshbergy, Prairie City, ILL.,, writes
Mrs. Harshbergy suffered from bronchitis
and has used three bottles of Mishler's
Herb Bitters with the most desirable re
suits Send HE one dozen bottles"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

Opinions are but little things" said Joht
Weslcr 13j years oSo. We think that opinion,
which are backed by experience are substar.
tial. The masses who use Dr.. Bigelow's Posi-.
tive Cure all speak highly Of il for coughs,
colds. whooping cough, Group, bronchitis.
asthma. influenza, aud all throat and lung dis.
eases. Its cure is safe, speedy and perma.
nent. Price 20 cents and one dollar; f. 7.
Griggs.
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This extreme tired feeling we haye 10 the

This extreme tired feeling we have in the
spring, fall and during summer denotes tor
pid liver; VIC have no appetite and no smbi-
ton. Take DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic; it
corrects these troubles, restores good spirits.
1t speedily cures dyspepsia, bad breath, piles,
pimples, ague and malaria diseases. A per.
feet tonic, appetizer and blood purifier. Can
be taken BY the mos, delicate. Price 80 cents
Of Z. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

The Rochester iost-Erprcos is doing
n commcudablc work in showing up
the defect, of country school sanitation.
The yards and surroundings Of many
>cuool-houscs in the country are hides
cribably filthy Some OF the details
can not be referred to in public jour
nal. ami ere ,ickcnjng TO contemplate.
There may be- some excuse for faulty
sanitation in crowded cities. but there
o., none ia the country. l. j, high time
that attention wa, called to tbi, evil.
ID the cholera were 70 come 10 this
country /, would make short work with
.ua people who live iu such nr.ghbor-
hoods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

Have tried Tongaline in the case of n
young lady who was suffering with an acute
attack of rheumatic fever; after using four
ounces of Tongaline she recovered. be-
ieve Tongaline merits all that has been
said in its favor. b. A. Guyton, Sr., NJ. d.,
Sioux City, Iowa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

According to the report of its Comp
troller, the debt of the city of Brooklyn
is, in round figures, S37 900, 900. She
may yet catch up to the metropolis. -
Near York Truth.
"Rough on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice. l5c
"Rough on Corns, for Corns, Bunions. l5c.
Thin people. wells Health Remover"
restores health and yigor, cures dyspepsia,
&c. 81.
"Rough on Toothachc," instant relief ljc.
vacity, don't fail to try Wells Health Re
newer"
"Buchu-paiba, great kidney and urinary
Flies, reaches, ants, bed bugs, rats, mice,
cleared ont by Rough on Rats" l5c.
Rough on Coughs, J." trochcs l5c, liquid DC,
For children, slow in development, puny
and delicate, use Wells Health Remover"
"Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder. Try
it. l5c.
Nervous WcakdcsS, Dyspepsia Sexual De-
bility cured by "Wclls' Health Remover" 81.
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for feyerish.
ness, worms, constipation; tastclcsS. DC.
Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Urinary
complaints cured by "Buchu- paiba.' 81.
Night swcats, fever, chills, malaria, dyspep.
STA, cured by Wells Health Remover
My husband writes lady, is three times the
man since using wells Health Remover
If you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous, use wells Health Remover" 81.
Prevalence of Kidney complaint in Ameri.
ca; "Buchu. paiba" is q dltck, complete
cure. 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-14

Tint j. certainly % curious commission
which an assembly Of the Buddhist priests
OF Japan have sent 10 Europe 10 institute
an Inquiry into the principles Of Chris
tianitv. with q view OF is adoption in lieu
.of Buddhism i'm case IF should l' found @
better religion.
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For Sale Or to Rent.

About the last opportunity to obtain the most desirs
bic Residence Property In East Ottawa Must be seen
10 be fully appreciated. Specially good for an invest
ment on which to build houses 10 sell or rent,
II not sold by the LIST of March 1885, the residence win
I've for rent; also four lots for gardening purposes
Terms reasonable.
Please call on Mrs Jane f. Clarke. at the residence
of Or Stout cor Paul and Lafayette sis .rcl3ilnus
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PUBLIC Sale,

The subscriber viii sell at public SALE at his residence
In Fail River tp, u miles east II Gravel Road Toll.
house, Monday, February IT, lSS, commencing at 10
o'clock NJ, the follow ing described property 70 VIII
- head OF horses, consisting OF mare colts and geld
ing colts, coming years od horse colts and mare
colts, coming two years old; horse colt coming year
old. one year old clyde mare with toal; span of
Arabian mares well matched; clyde mare, 5ycars
old with fual three year old English draft mare;
Norman mare years old, with foal Tyrone mare,
coming years Old; stallion. coming years old, z.
Norman; and old horses.
~ head OF cattle. consisting 81 70 head Of yearling
calves, high grade; mch COWS one fresh; one year
ling bull fun blood Durham; lO'stein ball. coming
years old; Hereford bul coming year old : heters,
coming year Old.
Twenty head of shOats four Poland China boar pigs,
Farming implements. consisting Of Lumber wagons,
corn plows, suky pow, harrow, 2stubblc p!ows,
gopher, | corn planter with check rover, sefrake
combined, hay rake. puyeri2cr, binder, sets of
harness. single harness saddle, hand shelter, feed
grinder 900 or more white oak posts, anh many other
articles too numerous 10 mention. ,
TERMs or SALE.-AN sums under 80 cash; y months
credit larger sums on note with approved security,
without interest II paid when due; II not SO paid pei
cent interest from date OF note SIX percent discount
for cash on sums over s., EUGENE PkkkOI.
DANIEL { ARR, AuCtiOnCcr. fcOI-JW
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The McNicaas are crazy on music.
Nearly every house ha- IS piano. The
Conservatory Of Music at Mexico City
has 1000 pupils. Music i, laugh. in
the schools EyeyholyI.y- aai sings.
This may be- published Tor Che purpose
cl Gi-r1uragia- immigration
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Farm for Sale.

One Half Section OF SEQ Acres. North half
OF Sec "a T. d. T. H. Stafford Co. Kansas, four miles
from county seat one quarter decided; one quarter
timber claim. Ten acres Of one year old timber on
timber Claiu Level black loan. II feet Ia water in
ground which Ia soft A creek of living water ON cor
ner OF timber claim Price 81 So; halt down. halt On
time Address CHARLES IAh LoE,
Jan II 1895 Sterling, Kansas.
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Horses Wanted.

INil buy Horse, from lnJ pounds up. Can be found
ut Deans Barn adjoining opera Hou5c Nothing but
sound horses wanted. '. u. StE!-H
Ottawa. IL. Dec. 8. US A.-ft
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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-04
GENERAL GRANT.
he Passes the WOxst Night I'm Two Webs
Cerebral Excttat:on said to bs
the Cause.

NEW YORK. May 2.-Lsst night was the worst
night with General Grant in two we aks. 1t was &
quiet night. as quiet goes with him. but he slept
Only at short intervals until O'Clock this morn.
ing. at which time he fell into sleep that con
tinued until o'clock. He then swoke again but
afterwaTd dozsd until between and 10 O'Clock.
About 10 O'Clock last eight the General settled
down. SIS was supposed, for tie night. He believed
Or. douglas I
true, and when az IL O'Clock the patient heard the
Doctors voice In the hall ne summoned him ID
the sick room. The General seemed nervous AID
apprehensive, and requested the Doctor not 70
Quit the nouEe until morning; hence DR.. Douglas
remained al the house until $50 this morning
When the Doctor left the house he said the Gen
erals restless night might have been owing to
cerebral exci.atiOn resulting from work on his
book during the past two days The weather. too,
may have contributed 10 the restlessness OF the
patient The throat and general physical con-
ditions were not such as to have caused WEAKNESS,
and the Doctor found explanation OF the fact IN
The reasons stated. The weekly consultation viii
he held tomorrow.
The General worked on his book to day said
Colonel Fred Grant, for over two hours and will.
on Monday resume the dictsting. sitter which he
will take four or five DAYS rest collect
ing, data for further dictation. This
some revision win be necessary, but the General
is confidet ii viii not be much A statement has
appeared in one of the papers that the General
No, answered the Colonel there is no trnta
IN the matter. lew days ago the doe
lots tOlQ lStner ~ ne wanted 10 EmoSA
s cigar he might do so. but he has not done so and
viii not do Perhaps parties WOO have
seen me at the window smoking may have mis-
taken me for father.
The Generals condition Is about the same al
though tire swelling IN his throat has ceased very
perceptibly, TIE pain has not increased, how
ever, very materially. We kept she doctor
last night at fathers solicitation though he is a
worse tonight will have TO keep visitors from
him in the future. After the consultation to-
morrow, we win know more definitely what pro-
gTess the disease has made.
I think progress viii be better when his book is
finished.
Dr. Douglas came at 10 o'clock and viii stay all
nigEt.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-04
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
A Tenement House Takes Fire and Burns
Rapidly-Eight Reported Dead.

NEW YORK, May 3-The Tribune says: Short
Iy after midnight this morning a fire broke
out In the fve.story brick tenement
house 672 Fifth avenue. The alarms
were soon sent out. The flames
were discovered on the first floor. 1t extended to
the roof through the air shaft and the house soon
filed with dense smoke, which prevented the oo-
cupsnts OF the upper stories escaping. Humphrey
restaurant was in the rear, on the first floor, and
he occupied rooms above the restaurant. He aud
his child got out safely, but Mrs. Humphreys
jumped from the window and broke both her
legs. On the same floor Elizabeth Henley was
found dead. Ida Rauck and a child were rescued
by the police.
John Handon, who helped carry Mrs. Humph-
reys across the street, said he saw a dozen
dead bodies taken out OF the building The ambu.
lance surgeon said fourteen people were TAKEN
from the house TO Bel evue Hospital, and thought
eight or nine of them were dead.
Another account says: At O'Clock this % OTn-
ing FIRE broke out N q ToOm st the rear OF John
Humphreys liquor store, st 672 First aven ue.
The building is five stories high the
upper stories being occupied as a tenement
house. The room spoken Of vas filed with trash
M, filing the house with smOse. The
tenants became panic stricken. some jumped
10 the street from the windows and
others rushed down stairs falling over each other
ana suffering injuries of more or less ssfioas ma
ture. Ali the amhulsnces in the city were called
10 the spot. at 1880 IL was found that six lives
had been lost, and fourteen persons injured.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-04
RIEL'S REBELLION.
No Reliable Information Obtained of ANY
More FightiDg-Massacres Before
Reported COnfirmed.

WINNIPEG. Man. Nay 1.-The latest news from
the frontier is contained in the following dispatch
received by Chief Commissioner Weigley this
morning. 1t came by courier to Humboldt the
wire being down west of that point:
FISH CREEK, May .
Thanks for all, you are doing. The steamer
bss stuck six miles from here below the
elbow. have sent Bedson with team to empty
her. Your idea OF ponies or oxen is very good.
SwinioId and Bell also thought OF It. Our
wounded are doing very well and have gone tais
evening to settlers houses. / have secuted for
and have seen no signs of the eUemy. All houses
up 10 Gabriel's crossing north found vacant IL
is believed that most of the occupants have been
forced 10 join Riei Every one here is in excel
lent spirits and anxious to get G on; u,0....,
Yesterday afternoon dispatch was received By
the Bishop al this place from Father Claude of
Calgary, saying that Father TOurmsnd had been
accidentally killed by the half-breeds and also
newE Of the massacre OF priests at Troy Lake had
been confirmed His Grace does not know where
rather Claude got bis Information, but presumeS
IL must have been on good authority The dis
patch received does not give any particulars as 10
the date of his death
A SourisfoEd correspondent writes as follows:
band of Indians from Dakota passed through re-
Gently as they said for Moose Mountain. They
were very inS0lent and threatened TO raid sOme
houses in this vicinity. Meeting, however, with
some opposition from settlers, they continued
their journey.
CALGARY, May 2.-Advices from Edmonton re-
ferring TO the Frog Lake state that Quinn
ana Delaney were invited out TO have parey
and were then shot No reliable information ap
pears 10 have been obtained of any fight
Major General Strange expects to have force
moving by Monday next.