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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

70 back the League in its present cam
paign, which will be followed by the sup
port of the clergy in all parts of the t.
land, who have heretofore held aloof.
There are therefore signs of weakening
on the part of the government in It's pro-
gramme, and calls for police and military
aid against tenants are more freely de
clined than has been the case or the eXpec-
tation.
Notwithstanding the fact is vigorously
denied Dy those interested in the matter,
there is nevertheless pretty lively "ru.
NOR" that the soft coal mine operators of
Pennsylvania and Ohio are about to imi,
tate the example of the monopolists of the
hard coal production of the east, who by a
com bination and pooling of issues have
managed 10 squeeze an enormous sum out
of consumers by advancing rates in antha-
cite coal, without, however, giving the
miner any advantage of the gouge. The
scheme of the soft coal operators, rs the
"rumol" has it, is to make an excuse of the
scarcity of cars To advance rates 80 cents
per ton in one lump, and if there isn't too
big a row kicked up to pet on p cents per
ton additional after January Isl, and 50 on
as long as the buyer will stand it, Two
pools are TO be formed, one in OHIO with
headquarters at Cleveland, and the other
with off e at Buffalo And along with the
rise in price is 10 come rise IN freight
rates. These facts are Of course denied ny
the operators, yet the fact remains that
prices have stIif'ned up and on Whining.
ton and Indiana block coal an advance has
been made Should the contemplated
pools be formed and prices Of OHIO coal
a Ivanced, that adyapce will be followed by
q corresponding advance in Illinois soft
Goals 1t only needs beginning east to
force the advance all over the west
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04
Confusion of Tongues.

This is a novel title OF o still more novel
form Of Entertainment, given for the tirstime,
in this city, on last Tuesday evening ut the
residence of Mr.. s. 5. Scott in East Ottawa. The
programme included 70 cal and instrumental
music, and reciations in many languages 10
distinct ones and two dialects, or variations
of the English, being named on the pro.
gramme actually performed. Notwithsand.
ing to a maj GRITTY all the foreign and dead
languages were "all Greek, still the oppOr-
tnnity for some comparison was there which
was interesting. 1t would be impOssibleto re-
view the programme; but we must say the
Chaucer English by Miss Bangs and the
modern English by Miss Reed, sounded As
charming as the liquid French or Italian.
Parlors are poor places for recilations; their
furniture, draperes, portieres and pictures
are all against effective reading, yet in spite
of all these things, the reading by Miss
Fannie Reed was eminently successful, and
the gem Of the programme. Naturally, ii
being her first appearance since her return
from Boston, the interest conferred upon her.
The selection, The Royal Princess" was
perhaps more elaborate than more expe
rienced reader, knowing the difficulties of
of the place, would have chosen; but it was
a superb piece in any place, and was effect
lively given, Her presence is ATTRACTIVE and
winning; her voice light but penetrating, and
her gestures exceptionally graceful and full
of expression, evidencing deep knowledge
and thorough appreciation of the principles
of that greatest of the masters of art expires
sion, Delsarte. Miss Reed Is dramatic 10 a
degree, and truly artistic in her conceptions
and method; with fitting surroundings she
would be strong, powerful, and we trust the
day may SOON come when she shall be heard
from stage that shall give her powers and
her art an opportunity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

Now we know all about the weather. For
the first time La Sale county Through the
enterprise of DR.. J. o. Harris) is represented
in the state bulletin or meteorological report.
For October he reports from Ottawa: High.
est temperature, 50 degrees, on the 18th
lowest, "a degrees, on the 30th; range, As
degrees greatest daily range, 81 degrees,
on the 3lst least daily, degrees, on the
Oath and Goth. Total precipitation, leo
inches, falling on three days, viz: 18th,
10th and 23d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

A few days ago the Ottawa FREE TRADER
had the impudence to say Streator was fol.
lowing the footsteps of that fossilized village
regarding patrol wagon. We notice in the
Journal that the Ottawa wal On is not out
yet, while Streator has been tn possessor
of hers for many weeks.-Streator Free Press.
Nevertheless the fact is, Ottawa has had
in daily use a police patrol wagon for at
least year if not more. There now, do
stop"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

A movement has been started In New
YORK 10 erect monument over the grave
Of EX president arthur at Albany, On the
day following sac 600 in cash was raised,
which ii is intended will be increased to
100000 when designs will be asked for.
The fact is interesting just now that Miss
Tod, half sister of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln,
was appointed by Mr.. Arthur postmistress
of Cynthiana, Ky, and her term will ex-
pire next week. An effort is being made
to have her resppointed the only other APP
plicant being one Levi Patterson, of an
other town near by, who being cousin to
Mrs. Lincoln wants to have the office pass
to him, and thereby start on its rounds
through the family.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

The situation in Ireland il of course the
absorbing topic in English politics, and the
question is fast approaching climax,
when either the government will have 10
give up its repressve measures or enforce
them at the point of the bayonet The
speech Of John Morley has done much to
strengthen the position of the tenants, and
as II Is being widely distributed will have
an important am far reaching effect la en-
Tightening English and Scotch voters who
have been grossly Ignorant in the main of
the real status of affairs In Ireland. He
places the responsibility of the conflict be-
tween landlord and tenant on the govern.
ment, and in no place calls in question the
Land League or any Of its acts, and shows
that the liberals can be and are still in full
sympathy with the tenants Mr.. Morley's
speech has been supplemented in its eff.
fects, by the decision Of Archbishop Walsh
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

The nited Labor Party" Of Chicago
by its committee of 81 has adopted "A plan
of organization. Any member in good
standing of any labor organization is eIegi,
Die 10 membership, on taking pledge r.
nouncing connection with all of the old
parties, and that he will submit to the au-
thOrities of theunited labor party, and unions
may unite with this party, if desired, by
agreeing thereto at meeting called for
the purpose. When the political organiza.
ton of the labor assemblies is effected
delegates shall be sent to a meeting to be
held late in the month, when a central or
gsnization will be effected. The principles
as the basis of the party are
those of Mr.. Henry George
in regard TO land and as the theory of wages.
Mr., G. G.. Dixon, the labor mem Der elect of
the next Springfield house, refused to serve
as one Of the vice presidents, as the prin-
ciples enunciated were, as he said, "too
radical"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04
LABOR NOTES.
Glass Blocers' Troubles United Labor
Porty-CaN for Special Assessment
X. of L.-Various Items

A Philadelphia telegram of the 1st inst,
says that an important feature has entered
into the controversy between the glass
manufacturers and blowers over the aboli.
ton of the apprenticeship system Mon,
day night meetings of the local associa-
tons were held In Clayton, Millville, Sa.
lem, Woodbury., Williamstown and Glass
b0ro, Pa, when 1t was decided that they
would not strike, as ordered by the eXecu.
tive board of district 149, Knights of Labor
but would surrender their charters. The
respective charters Of six assemblies were
sent to the general headquarters in this
city yesterday, and it is stated that these
assemblies propose forming a new associa-
ton, ana in the future, they say, they will
not allow any one to work in a New Jersey
factory who has violated the agreements
made at the compromise settlement last
month with employers. On the other hand
the officers of District Assembly 100 de.
clare these blowers, numbering between
300 and 600, will De ostracised and black
listed by all members of the league In
good standing, and will not be allowed to
work outside of the limits of their town
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

Grand Master W orKman Powderly of the
X. Of l.. has issued circular letter calling
for an assessment Of % cts on each mem
Der of the order, payable by Dec. 30, or by
installments by Feb. 20, to be known as a
special defense assessment" 1t is called for
In view of numerous loci. outs of Knights
by employers
The reverend father superior of the
Oblat fathers Of Montreal last Sunday
preached a sermon against the Knights Of
Labor, ridiculing the idea of the knights
being mutual benefit society, saying the
officers alone were benefited; and at the
same time announced that no Knight of
Labor will he allowed to participate in the
Sacraments"
Indications point to a general strike of
coal miners in the Youngstown or MahOn-
ing Valley district. The rate paid is SIS cts.
and the miners asked an advance of 10 cts,
which was refused, Already over 1000
men have quit work. Another long lock-
out Is expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

The new contract for forwarding the
English mails 10 America went into effect
on the lst which, 1t is believed, will vastly
improve the service.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04
A Wonderful and Permanent Cure.

DAVENPORT, June ID 1856.
Mrs DR.. KECK: | wish to add to my state.
ment of 1873, how complete my cure of con
sumption was. 1t has been over eight years
since you cured me, all during this time |
have not taken dose of medicine and hav e
been able to do Iaborious work at the quarry
ever since. | have heard lately that there
is report in the city that | was dead and
buried; this surprised me greatly, as never
was so strong in all my life. My trouble was
the very last stage of consumption having
night sweats, chills, high fever, hard cough
raising heavy green matter, in large quaint
ties, bloated very much, no appetite to eat,
very weak and confined to my bed. All
these symptoms have disappeared with no
return. All my friends thought | couldn't
live, but you promised to cure me if would
mind you which did, and a complete cure
is my reward, which am very thankful for.
| will willingly answer any further inquiries
into my case. Address,
RUDoLPHUs HOFFMAN.
l54 W. Brady st.
Endorsed by E. W. Brady, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Moore. 5l5 Brady street. Adam F.
Stafenblel American Express Company,
Mrs. Alice Whistler, 1915 Perry street.
will give $1,000 if the above is not
correct. Mrs. DIR. hscK.
A few years ago one of Davenports
doctors, in an attempt to destroy the force
of Mrs. ID. Kecks testimonials, told me that
she was publishing the statement Of man
who was dead and buried, having reference
to the above Rudolphus Hofmsn, whereas
he is now strong and working every day in
q stone quarry. +. ". BRADY.
The doctor will favor Ottawa with visit
Dec. l5, office at the Clifton House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

trust that in every campaign from this
time out democrats will have the courage Of
their convictions strong enough to enable
them to make their campaigns squarely up
on the issue of reform of the revenue sys-
TEN of this country. 1t is an issue that COM
mends itself to the good sense of the people;
it is an issue that presents the practical side
of a great question, and it is one that is hon
est and right JAMES II. EcKELs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

performances Us General Booths followers
indulge in.
After all, it is perhaps not out Of place in
General Booth to make n charge on the devil
just at this time. for on Monday next con.
gress will convene and the city will again be
in the hands of the nations law makers. A
little purifying of the city before the distin-
guished gentlemen who constitute that au-
gust body gather together will do no harm.
1t is very probable that these men will not
affect the morals of Washington. but they
will pro ably do little or no good for the
public good of the people.
-
The session ends the fourth day Of March.
The Christmas vacation occurs shortly after
the session opens, and the chances are that
the only thing that will be done will be the
passing of the several appropriation bills.
The chances are all against any reform tariff
legislation. If the democrats in the house
should succeed in passing the Morrison
Hewitt measure, the republican majority in
the senate would refuse to concur and the
oppressive tariff tax would continue undi,
minished, Tonight Mr.. Morrison arrives,
and tomorrow Speaker Carlisle, They will
probably agree on some plan Of action, but
it is hard for them to accomplish anything
when a solid republican front excepting the
representatives from Minnesota) confronts
them backed and aided by Mr.. Randall and
the renegade democrats who acknowledge
fealty to him and his uuholy cause As
some one expressed it at the lroquols Ban
quet, 1.-The democratic party and the cause
suffered more by Mr. Raniall's re election
than by Mr. Morrison's defeat, bad as that
was" MIR, Randall is to all intcnts and
purposes a republican, and the sooner dem
ocras so regard hin the sooner will they
be able TO bring their party to some def
mite and intelligent position on the reven-
ne question.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

1t was announced that Nessrs Lawler
and Murphy OF Iowa would wait on the
president Oh Tuesday to ask aim to give
the Hennep!p Canal send off in his mes
sage; but they failed 10 materialize. Con
gresham Plumb not having arrived in
Washington as yet, it is feared that great
business viii not be mentioned. His alb.
sence, too, no donbt accounts for the apathy
everywhere apparent among congressman
already at Washington in regard to the
subject However the friends of the meas.
ure are by no means disheaytened. The
report of the committee appdnted to eX-
anime the suhieot is ready ard should be
printed by this tiEe so as to be il the hands
of congress wher 1t meets, for the indie
penGen ii Ie tne canal Is ,nrst Oh the
calendar Of unfinished business
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

The President Is now nard at work upon
his message and is in daily conference with
members of the cabinet. What recOmmen-
dations he will make to congress cannot be
ascertained, but it is pretty certain that he
will take up with some vgor the question
ton of revenue reform. He believes that
the tariff tax as it is now imposed is bur
densome in the extreme and as unjust as
it is burdensome. He is not free trader,
and he is not protectionist lie believes
that the government has no right to impose
taxes beyond the needs of the government,
and that the taxes so imposed should be
adjusted in such a manner as to be equal
as far ms equality is possible.
Such a stand taken by Presided Cleve-
land will materially strengthen the admins
tration in both East and West. Even in
Pennsylvania there is growing opposition
to the further maintainance of the tax sys-
TEN that found its origin in the exigencies
OF great CIVIL war. ii the people cOulu III
some way be brought to look upon this whole
tariff question as business question rather
than a political one there would be but
little difficulty in the solving of it. 1t really
is not a political problem-or at least not a
partisan one and the solution of it will be
not in partisan methods but through the
exercise If business common sense. 1t is
the sheerc>t nonsense TO say the imposition
of high taxes tend to make any people rich,
but this is the position, in plain English,
that the advocates of the present system
of revenue maintain and vigorously contend
for. Because Mr.. Morrison, Mr.. Hurd and
others stood up for the opposing doctrine
they were defeated by the very people whose
prosperity depends largely upon the reduc
ION of taxation to the very lowest point.
Their defeat was not creditable to the ntelli-
gence of the voters Of their districts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-04

1t is said Senator EdmuRds Is again
sharpening his spear and putting himself
in training Cor another tilt with the presi
dent, similar to that which amused the
country go much last winter. Senator Ed
munds as The modern Don QGixote attack
ing the windmill is Il highly amusing
show for the gallery gods, the race OF which
In Washington has as keen az appreciation
of good flIa and red fire es those of the
Bowery.
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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

Fourth-.Arbltration to adjust all diff.
ferences between 1.-The employer aud
employees.
Fihh-The establishment Of bureau
Of labor statistics, % that . correct
knowledge Of the educational, moral
and financial condition Of the laboring
masses can be obtained.
6ixth-A general incorporation Jaw,
under which all associations organized
by the workingmen to improve their
condition and protect their rights can
be perpetuated. And 1t il in favor OF
all other legislation tending to secure to
the laborcrs their just proportion of the
proceeds Of their work, to protect them
against the encr0achments of organized
capital, and to provide easy and speedy
redress for all wrong suffered by them
or threatened to them. And while we
endorse and esp0use all just demands
of the laboring masses, we are unalter-
ably opposed to the doctrines of the
communist and the red flag of the an
archist. We acknowledge allegiance
to no banner but the red, white and
blue flag of our country, under whose
beneficent folds every American citi-
zen must and shall enjoy the blessings
of a stable government, with every
right enforced and every wrong re-
dressed in peace and good order, each
moulding his own life, controlling his
own property. enjoying his own liberty,
subject only to such legal restrictions
as the general welfare demands.
We heartily sympathize with the
"Great Commoner'' of England, Will
liam E. Gladstone, in his efforts to Sc
cure justice for the Irish people, and
send him our greetings and G0d-speed
in his brave and self-sacrificing work.
The soldiers OF the Union deserve the
lasting gratitude of all loyal people, and
we urge that the laws of the Nation,
and State, recognizing their just claims
to preferment, shall be enforced in let
ter and spirit.
We most heartily commend the daily
devotion to duty, the ::watcbful care Of
every interest, the prompt action when
danger was anticipated to the Southern
border, and the patriotic State pride of
our soldier Governor, and do now re-
enlist him for two years more in the
service of Kansas,
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LED ASTRAY.
"FERNANDINA, Nassau Co., Fla. |

"FERNANDINA, Nassau Co., Fla.
March %, 1885,"
81 have used DR.. Simmons Liver
Regulator and always found it to do
what is claimed for it. The last bottle
and two packages did me no good and
were worse than nothing. 1 see it Is
not put up by J. H. Zeilin & Co., and
not genuine, and q waste of money to
buy it. would be glad tOget the pure
and genuine. Send me some from hon.
est hands with red z and Zeilin & Co.'s
signature on wrapper). The fictitious
stuff sold will injure some one badly.
Your Ob't Serv't, BENZ. II. RICH"
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MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.


w. w. Reed, druggist, Of Winchest-
er, Ind. writes: zone Of my CUSTOM
ers, Mrs. Louisa Pike, Bartonia, Ram
dolph Co., Ind, was q long sufferer
with consumption, and was given up
to die by her physicians. She heard Of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, and began buying it of me.
In six months time she walked to this
city, q distance Of six miles, and il now
so much improved che has quit using
it. She feels she owes hsr life to it,"
Free trial bottles at GOodhue 4 Ev-
ans drug store.
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NO CHANGE NECESSARY.

1t is not necessary to change the cli-
mate which you live in or travel about
for the restoration of health. If you
have weak lungs, coughs, colds, Group
consumption or bronchitis, Beggs Cher
y Cough Syrup is warranted to cure
GU. Sample bottles free at Good hue
& Evans.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

In the winter season a slight cold
should never be neglected, the sudden
changes in the weather may bring on
q complication of diseases from which
death may result. DR.. Jackson's Syr-
up of Wild Cherry and Lungwort will
sOothe and cure it Immediately. Sold
by all druggists.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

The construction OF the Ship Canal across the
Isthmus Of Panama was certainly daring, mag
nifcent thing. But the fact that In tina
sickIy climate, while ct work in that marvel
GUS enterprise, 30 many brave and noble fel
lows lost their lives, Is pat ietic tragic thing
But 1t il q happy fact. that death there now
will be rarely seen. Panama DIR uggists sc
Smiths Rifle Beans. Price two bits per bottle
Sold by DIR. c. Gillihan.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

Children will refuse bad tasting
cough medicine but they will all be
willing to take DR.. Jackson's Syrup
Wild Cherry and LungwOrt whenever
offered. It is as pleasant as Maplr
Syrup and will reach q bad couge
much quicker than any other prepah
alton Of the kind. Sold by all druggr-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT
Will be given to a capable and reliable
lady canvasser residing in this place.
No investment required. Goods sell
all the year round. References neces-
ary. Write TO J. B. HURLING co.
III Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

mander Of B. f., Larned Post No. 8,
department Of Kansas Grand Army Of
the Republic.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-16

lola PUBLIC LIBRARY
Over Northrup's bank. Open every Saturday
from till O'Clock p. m. Stock anu hem-
bership tickets for sale at the room.
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REFORMED.

Divine worship In Court House every two
guace, and at 80 O'Clock p. m. In the German
language. Sunday School ut 10 O'Clock .. m.
All are cordially invited to attend.
REV. s. A. ALI, pastor.
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BAPTIST.

On Sycamore Street. Large brick northeast
OF the square. Preaching every Sunday at II ..
M, and ut the usual hour in the evening. Sun
day School 1t 9:l5 am. A. L. Dibble, Superin-
tendent. Prayer meeting every Thnrsday eve
ming 1t pm. This notice IL inserted to assure
you Of warm welcome ct any Of these services.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
Joseph PIKE.

OV0CI ~ Z Ill.,
DOOT AND SHOE MAKER, lola, Kansas.
ID Shop west side public square. First class
work guaranteed at reasonable prices. Boys
boots from 81. so to $2.75. Mems boots from
%. 75to $500.