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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-01
No Check on Bank TelIers.
from the New York Times


Scott's steal was the leading topic
of conversation in the banks during
the day. Several bank presidents
were asked whether paying tellers, as
rule, were so situated that they
could walk off with large sums ofmoney
without being Immediately detected.
President E. D. Tapdan, of the Gala
tin National bank, answered this
question by pointing to his paying
teller and saying: "That man handles
the money; he could take q million
dollars out of here and | would not
know it."
O. D. Baldwin, president of the
Fourth National, said that he knew
of no means to prevent paying tellers
from stealing if they were bound to
steal. GA man who handles large
sums of money has got to betrusted, :"
said Mr.. Baldwin. 1t is true that
paying tellers are required to give
bonds, but the amount of the bond
in each individual case is so
small that it is but a fraction of what
the man can easily slip into his peck
cts. Not day passes but there is
some discussion among bankers as to
what can be done to prevent theft by
employees This question is one of
deep solicitude with the heads offnan-
cial Institutions Mr.. Baldwin con-
Quoted the reporter into the Hcage"
which inclosed the paying teller of the
Fourth National. "Mr. -, show
me parcel of money" said the presi-
dent. The teller handed Mr.. Baldwin
package about ten inches thick, con-
tanning several large envelopes filled
with greenbacks, national bank bills
and gold certificates of very large de-
nominations.
Chow much is there in this pack
age?" asked the president.
ga little more than $4,000, OOO,"
answered the teller.
"Now, see here" said Mr.. Baldwin
to the reporter, pulling out one of the
envelopes, which was about an inch
and a half thick, 'fthls envelope con-
tains just 81 100000: what is to pre-
vent the teller from slipping it into his
pocket and taking it away"
Nothing, except his honesty, " inter
posed the teller.
''Well," continued Mr.. Baldwin. 81
don't know of any MISREPRESENTATION
where the paying teller has not the
same opportunities that he has here.
Bank officers are compelled to place
confidence in their tellers."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-01

next month. / shall now have to
leave town, because have broken a
state law in assuming mems clothes.
1 have kept the wolf from the door,
however, and saved my self-respect.
I'd like to find a place in New York
where an honest woman can earn an
honest living. Do l intend to resume
male attire? Yes, if no other means
is open. / mean to live and not to
fail. It's a censorious world this, but
Pm ready to adopt any desperate
means to success that does not lead
to moral disgrace"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-01
Getting Whisky in Kansas.

To get whisky in the prohibition
state of Kansas, man must go to a
druggist with q certifcate-and he
goes. A correspondent tells something
about these certificates. One was for
''four bottles of beer for stomach
troubles" another zone quart best
Scotch whisky for headache" and zone
case porter for sprained ankle" and
so on. The person who wants whisky
fills out certificate, the probate
Judge indorses it for 8 fee, and the
druggist sells the goods only too glad
".
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-01
A SUMMER RUSE.

Now nature fair with odors rare
The woodlands is pertaining,
And in the golden summer air
The sweet June rose is blooming
The modest daisy decks the lea,
The fields their bloom are wearing.
And to resorts beside the sea
The wealthy are repairing
Front doors and shutters now we'll close
Eluding observation,
And then our neighbors will suppose
We're off on our vacation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-01

GA CURIOUS negro superstition is
that man who has been struck by
lightning cannot swim," says an ex-
change. We have noticed the same
thing, too, about negroes who have
died from yellow fever.-Puck.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13

placed near the brass globe the other was
removed with the 'wave plate" about twelve
feet away. Kelly drew a violin bow across
the tuning forks, and that seemed to liberate
the force, whatever it was No trace of
could tbe discovered. But when the iron
machinery connected with the 'liberator'
was set in motion, it showed pressure OF
25, 600 pounds to the square inch. So 1T Is
said.
At the conclusion of the exhibition a ma
chanical engineer not Interested financially
in Keely's schemes, offered set Of resolu-
tions which were unanimously adopted
They declare that the test had been fair and
wholly successful, and that without under
standing the invention, they gave it as their
Judgment that Kelly had discovered new
force. Moreover, they deemed it an ''act of
justice" towards him to mako this state
ment. Probably the mechanical engineer
was the writer of the article in The Sun.
Meantime, the proper state Of mind in re-
gard to this alleged motor seems to be that
Of suspended Judgment. 1t Is the fashion
for the newspapers to pronounce Keely q
gorgeous humbug.
Very probable. So was the inventor Of
steam power in his day. When Ben Frank
lin went out to draw electricity from the
clouds with his famous experiment Of the
kite and key, he took his little grandson
along, to pretend he was kite-fying for fun,
SO that his nelghbors would not laugh at
him. If Keely is humbugging us, We shall
find it out fast enough. No nee1, from the
heights of our superior wisdom, to pass
Judgment ON him beforehand,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13

WOOLkN LACE fULDNAlSE-
The illustration shows II. The goods comes
in the piece, and can DO bought by the yard
like other fabrics. The overdress is trimmed
with lace to match. The back breadth is
silk, though 1t may be made as well of the
lace too. A belt and broad ribbon sash
complete the stylish costume. Following is
the description Of a specimen toilet in
black wooden lace over pomegranate red: A
skirt Of pomegranate silk, yelled by lace
skirt which u plain at the 'front.' shirred on
the sides, and very full at the back, forming
pleats; at the lower edge Is a ruche made of
lace lined with pomegranate silk, and hang
ing over the back in two long ends is wide
sash of black MORE. The small yisite-shaped
wrap is covered with lace; the sleeves
form part of the back along the upper
arm, and contract so as to join toward
the wrist; the back is half adjusted, and
terminates in basque with round pleats,
while the front forms square tabs, having
fiat double pleats that extend from top To
bottom, and are studded at regular inter
walls from the belt to the lower edge with
macaroons in pomegranate and black pas
sementerie; the collar, cuffs, and belt, which
crosses the basque part of the wrap on the
outside, are Of passementerie, and along the
sleeve and shoulder seams are double rows
of pomegranate drop trimming, while at
the lower edge OF the basque the silk is pro-
longed two inches beyond the lace outside
covering, and passementerie drop fringe
of the same depth is set upon it, So pro-
nounced is the favor shown to all open-work
stuffs that some very handsome entire skirts
are being made of coarse passemeuterie in
black wool; these skirts are two inches
shorter than the skirt over which thsy are
worn. which frequently made Of red wool
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
FRONT.

The graceful fashions that ruled so long in
children'S fro, , were shovel aside by tue
clumsy Mother Hubbard gown, which made
little girls, if not big ones, look the shape of
a barrel But Mother Hubbard's day seems
drawing to close. We have a revival Of
the pretty princess dress and other shapes
that outlined the plump, cupid-like forms Of
our babies somewhat. Everybody with any
pretensions to taste ought to be glad Of it,
Here IS a jaunty costume for a small girl.
The low-neck frock is cut princess, open be-
fore down to the hips; then full, short skirt
is gathered on. The goods is cut bias. A
straight piece of the material forms the sash
The fabric is a small check or Scotch plaid
trimmed with narrow velvet braiding and
ribbon
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
EASHiONlETS.

Blue flannel and red flannel dresses are
made for girls country and travelling suits.
Fans of large and unique forms are the
only ones that should be used for wall dec.
orations.
Large bows of wide ribbon or of piece
goods, generally soft silk, adorn many sum-
mer frocks
Egyptian and Arabian fancies in furnish
ing and decorating rooms are the caprice OF
the moment
Velvet bonnet strings are being laid aside
for those of lace and gauzy stutfS, especially
gauze ribbons.
Bead embroidery on the collars, cuffs and
waistcoets of dressy jackets are among Other
decorative fancies.
Red SIX Jerseys are prettily worn over
skirts of printed sateen or percale Inquired
with red for house dresses.
Tennis, afternoon teas, trotting and pri
vate theatricals are the amusementS 81
Washington this spring.
Individual salt cruets in vari-colored glass
with slver-plated tops, in new fiat shapes
are sold for "a the dozen.
The same latitude prevails in the matter OF
the choice of materials for brides dress
that is given in other fashions at present
Full jabot ruffies Of black lace are placed
down the fronts, around the bottom, thu
neck and sleeves of dressy black silk stree
jackets.
To brighten up black silk for summer ,
plated vest is now used of dull, pale blue
pearl gray, rose color or striped black anc
white satin surah. This vest is of the fines
knife plating its whole length, and some
times tulle or thin French Grape of the sam'
color is laid over it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13

Alabamas coal fields, as yet practically
untouched, are half as large as those of Eng
land.
Lake Mastassinni, the great body of water
newly discovered in British America, is
probably larger than Lake Ontario. Ex-
plorations on its shores will be completed in
August.
jamestown, South Australia, has been
changed from an arid desert to an earthly
paradise in five years by the planting of
trees in its suburbs and streets. This was
done by the corporation of the town.
A school house in Brooklyn, called a
model has all the desks arranged so that
the light streams over the right shoulders of
the pupils. This is altogether wrong. With
light coming in that direction the shadow Of
the right hand will constantly be thrown
upon whatever writing, drawing or prob.
lens the pupil is working at In time it will
injure the eyesight seriously, Light should
come in on the left shoulder.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
shoes and stockings may now be either blaos

shoes and stockings may now be either blaos
or white. A white feather fan with mir
ror in the center is in favor for brides
maids. At very elegant but quiet weddings
no one goes to church withovta bonnet ex-
cept the bride and her attendants. Even
the brides mother wears her bonnet in the
English fashion. At church weddings that
are to be followed Immediately by recep-
ton at the brides house, the more intimate
friends of both bride and groom are request
cd to come to church without their bonnets,
and this is considered an honor. On writ
ten list given each usher, a seat is assigned
each Of these guests and if the guest is I'M
known to the usher, he consults his list as he
asks her, ''Are you friend Of the bride or
Of the groomi" and finds just where she must
be placed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
CAPT. JOHN ERICSSON.
years old.

A marvellous life is his. He has never
been married, being welded to mechanical
experiment. He lives buried in his work in
an old fashioned house in Beach street, New
York city His name is known the world
over in connection with the invention Of the
monitor at the time of the late war. Other
nations have adopted the monitor ironclad
pattern in their navies Besides this, how
ever, the captain has made numerous
other important discoveries. Among the
products Of his fertile brain are the
caloric engine, the steam fire engine,
various astronomical Instruments, and
the first idea of ironclaf war vessels in
general. Though nearly 81 years old,
he declares he is in the prime Of life,
and certainly as far as appearances go be
is He works as vigorously and with as
much fire and enthusiasm as he ever did.
His brain teens with ideas and plans for
the future. He declares the Destroyer,
shown above, will annihilate any othT ves-
sci upon the water. Finally, recent writer
says of him: He works incessantly and
lives temporarily on bread and vegetables. +"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13

Nothing is more stylish, or in genera
way more useful, than a black lace over
dress. Made separate, it can be worn at al
seasons and over iall colors. 1t dim. the
glaring brightness Of red or orange satin,
and shows only dashes Of brilliant color
through the meshes Of the lace Over az
old, creased and worn black silk dress, it is
like charity, and covers multitude of de-
fects. Worn above the appropriate over
tress, it serves in turn for carriage costume,
evening dress or walking gown. With a
little different draping, or color Of ribbons,
it looks like a separate costume every time.
OF course, most ladies who can afford it
have the lace overdress of strong, fine silk
lace But there are women who are of the
salt of the earth, who cannot get the
costly lace garment For these there
is something-well, yes, it is as pretty
and graceful as the high-priced article.
That is tho WOODEN or yak lace polonaise
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
Told You So,

Here is the latest fashion news from Paris;
Although the regular visiting season has
almost come to a close, the approaching
weddings and private festivities offer sufii-
Gent opportunity for the introduction Of a
remarkable change in gentlemen's evening
dress, which made its appearance in Paris
last winter Short knee-breeches were worn
there on all festive occasions, they do not
fit tighter than the usual long trousers, and
can be made, according to choice, Of either
cloth or satin. They reach below the knee,
are fastened with three buttons on the outer
seam, and finished of with band and metal
buckle or silk ribbon tied in a full bow.
Black silk stockings and very low patent
leather shoes are an indispensable addition
to the short knee brooches,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
|ll
COLLAR.

The illustration shows one-haf the collar,
front on the left, back ON the right By
remembering that the picture here is in
every way just one fourth the full size it
will be easy to cut one similar. Cut out of
paper pattern just this shape, four times
as large. That will be half the collar. 1t
fits high in the neck. Put an ordinary band
upon the neck of the dress. Cut out the col
lar and saw it on top of that. The collar is
a turn over. 1t is first sewed ON, then turn
it down where the dotted line is. Put under
it a stiff lining of wiggan or foundation mus
lin. 1t may be Of the material Of the dress,
and trimmed with a tasteful piece Of EN-
broidery, as in the picture. Or it may be
made Of velvet with cuffs to match. This
last makes pretty finish for wooden dress.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
Bread and Honey.

The Agricultural Gazette says that children
would rather eat bread and honey than bread
and butter. One pound of honey will go as
far as two pounds of butter, and has, besides,
the advantage of being far more healthy and
pleasant tasting. 1t always remains good,
while butter soon becomes rancid. Honey
eaten on wheat bread is very beneficial to
health. 1t is common expression that honey
is luxury, having nothing to do with the
life-giving principle. This is an error-honey
is food i'll one of its most concentrated forms.
True, it does not add so much to the growth
of muscle as does beefsteak, but it does inn
part other properties no less necessary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
The Keely Motor Again.

Is there anything in itl Doubtful. Still,
an engineer who processes to have examined
il, writes communication to The New York
Sun to which he signs his name, and repre-
sents it to be the most miraculous motor Of
modern times The motor power, according
to this authority, must be an agency entirely
what Mr.. John w. Keely calls an enter
etheric liberator."
All parts of the machinery were examined
by committee of disinterested gentlemen.
To evolve the power Mr.. Keely uses q mys-
ferrous arrangement of brass globe, and
various glass and metallic plates and frames.
A disk of steel was called wave plate"
There were also two tuning forks. One was
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
Braided Trimmings.

Braids snd galloons, woven, brocaded and
embroidered, continues in vogue, and will
form the trimmings most generally used
this summer. They are arranged in the
guise of bretelles on corsages, around the
lower edge of basques, at the wrist Of sleeves
and extending up the seam, as q border on
skirts and overskirts, and finally, the richest
and most striking are used to define panels
and tabliers on skirts, and for ornamenting
wrappings Of all shapes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
Small Details at Weddings.
Tua rr.<-,o na,arl

The bride alone wears white gloves, while
the groom wears none, or else carries them
down the aisle in his hand with his hat,
which his best man has held during the cere-
mony. The bride also wears white stock
ings and slippers, and everything white ex-
cept the something blue that she must
wear for good luck. The bridesmaids wear
very light undressed kid gloves, and their
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13
Science z'PRoGRESS
An American Torpedo Boat.

Once in while the defenseless condition
Of American sea ports in case of an invasion
Is discussed in the newspapers. Nothing is
ever done in the matter, however. Few Of
the learned writer's are even aware that an
American invention has been hanging fire
for several years which would be as formid-
able weG, - for defense as has ever been
construc is Capt. John Ericsson's
torpedO h.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-06-13

7 w. BREW E;R, Attorney and Counselor at
II. Law. and Notary Public. Rooms s, . Il 10, Opera
House Block, Ottawa, III.
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u II. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law. Once
-. over No 10 La Sale street, west side ~ the
Court House, Ottawa, Ill. julysT5
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II McDOUdALII,A Attorney at Law. Ottawa,
~. Ill. Office In Gedney's Block. decaT6
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HIRAM I. 0ILBRRT. JANIS II. KCKRLs
GILBtRr ~ Eek KILLS, Attorneys and
VI Counseors at Law, Futterer IL Metzger's Block,
east of COlrt House. sep29s3
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~ G. TRENA Attorney at Law. once
L. with L. W. Brewer, Rooms $, 90 IL, Opera House
Block, Ottawa, ILL., jun9
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M n. ARMSTRONG;, Attorn y and CouR.
Nu sslor at Law, Ottawa ILL., Notary + ublic. ONCE
In Gednsy's Block, Ottawa. junb,B0
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J. W. DUNCAN. y. oC OEoR
DUNCAN & O'CONOR, Attorneys al
~ Law. Office In Futterer d Metzger's block east
Of curt house. Ottawa, Illinois. july29s2
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EEOR(]E 3. H, Attorney Al
VI Law Office In Postofice Block Ottawa, Ill sprl'
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EXChacge on Chicago and New York and all the
principal cities east and west bought and sold.
Exchange on England, Ireland, Scotland and all i'm
porant points in Continental Europe drawn in sums 10
suit purchasers.
U. S. Revenue Stamps of all denominations constant
y on hand and for sale
United States Bonds, Local Securities Gold and Silver
bought and sold.
Ba mixing hours from 8 A. NJ. toiPM.
G.. l.. LINDLEY. Assist. Cashier.
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IOHN Il. RICE. Attorney at Law. RcddiCk's
u Block, city of Ottawa. VIII practice law in Is
Sale and adjoining countless and In the Appellat,
and Supreme Courts. sepSiD 'yT'
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~ GRIGGS, Attorney and Counselor at Law
~. Office in Lynchs block. Main street. Ottawa. Ill.
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K. F. BULL. LESTER II. sTRAwE. 8. W. RUGKR.
DULL, STR N 81 RUiE;k, Attor.
ID neys and Councillors at Law. Office over City
Drug Store OF La Sale and Madison streets OF
tawa, Ill. jan268
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DUSH ELL sc FULLERTON AT
ID torncys al Inv. Ottawa. Illinois. Office in Bush
nel's block. west of Court House. iuly2l-ly'
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NHAS FOWLER, Master in Chancery, AT
~ torney and Counselor at Law. Office In GedneyS
Block, northeast Of court house square Rooms
Sand 4, Ottawa, Illinois. junl0'S2
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A Neat Pattern.
We have the pleasure Of giving below a
pretty and useful collar pattern.
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n b. CHA INA N. Attorney and Counselor
". at LAW. Office with ID. McDougsl, ottawa. Ill.
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JESSE H. EUGER j. W. EnERsoL
ID UtfEES X EI8ERSOI, Attorneys n Conn.
~ selors AZ Law; also Notary Public. Oiice in Fu
tercr MetIgers Block, east of Court House febiS5
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$. r. BLANCHARD. HogACE HULL
OLA NCHA RID * HULL, Attorneys Ar.
- mory Block, Ottawa, Ill. Horace Hull, StcnOgra.
pher and Notary Public. novS'si
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=. NICHOLSON. GENTLEMAN. j, c, FINCH,
y lCHOlSON, GENTLEMAN & FINCH, Attorneys
III ANA ItunselOrs AT Law. VIII practice law In the
co rIs La Sale and adjoining counties Office west
OF court house, Ottawa, Ill. sep20S4
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q w; w. BLA * II, Attorney and Counselor
". Al Inv. Room g. second floor, Court House, Otta
wa, ILL., All .ega business promptly attended to. jau3l
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HENRY MAYO JOHN II. wIDAHR
MAYO 81 wIDMER, Attorney at Law
NI Office In EattiBger's Block, corner Of ] salle
and Main streets trent room no stairs. Ottawa. Ill
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" g. SWIFT, Attorney AT Law, Armory Block
IL. Special attention given 10 probate matters.
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nR. j. q. RYi,U Ottawa, III. once
~ the Opera House In ofncs day sne
night isnlT7s
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nR. r.. W. WEBS, (DeutcheT Doctor.) late
~ Physician and Surgeon 70 the 81. Louis Female
Hospital Office over Stiefels Clothing Store, OF
Main and La Sale strests. Residence on soath buf
At Mrs. Renza. apps
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Professional gIarDe.
AT TO r n VS..

| o. A RNIS'rRONCi, Attorney at Law -
-. Special attention given abstracts of titles Gen.
eral insurance agent Office with D. f. Calvin, Esq. in
Delanu's block, ottawa, Ill. nprlS'S1
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South side OF Main ST., q few doors west OF
NJ. Kneussvs drug store, Ottawa. III.
The public will always q nd my market well stocked
with the choicest Fresh snd Salt Meats, such Beef
Mutton Veal. Pork. C-rned Beef Picked Pork UOked
Hams and Sides, &c Especial attention paid 90 'nkee
and Bologna Sausages
~ Free Delivery 70 all parts Of the city. -
March !, lssl GEORGE LIPPERT.