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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30
VERY SINGULAR.

II Is very singular that no republican
paper or republican supporter In La Sale
county has as yet attempted to argue the
question of Lawrence Morrissey's ability
10 discharge the duties of the sheriff's Of
fee, though the Issue was made by the
FREE TRADER Immediately upon Mr.,
Morrisseys receiving the nomination at the
hands of the republican convention. Thus
tar II appears that Jerry r. Riordan, resid.
Ing somewhere In Kansas or Nebraska, Is
the only man among all Of Mr.. Morrissey's
admirers who has touched upon the real
point In controversy, and he has not done
II In such way as to shed light upon the
subject. Ne man residing at La Sale or
In La Sale county has attempted to prove
Mr.. Morrissey qualified.
The FREE TRADER, at the very outset,
conceded that Mr.. Morrissey had good
soldier record, but that this fact did not
make up for his absolute lack of the proper
qualifications for discharging the duties Of
the office which he seeks TO FILL This
proposition we still maintain, and the per,
sistent discussion of issues that are not per.
tinent to the one under discussion by re.
publican papers is virtually an admission
OF the stand we have taken. We have said
nothing about Mr. Morrissey personally
preferring to reach the people through
the channel of common sense, rather
than through an appeal TO their pre-
judices; and basing our opposition TO Mr..
Morrissey upon the one issue of lack of
qualifications, we submit to the voters of
the county that they cannot In justice to
themselves place the most important office
In the county In the keeping of one who Is
utterly lacking In ability to fulfil the du-
ties OF II.
If the FREE TRADER had remained
silent upon the question of MIR. Morrissey's
lack of fitness until now, republicans might
justly claim that the statement was made
for campaign effect; but having from the
very first stated the fact repeatedly aud dis
tinctly, no one can assume 1t to be mere
campaigning. The silence of Mr.. Morris
sey's supporters upon this, the most vital
issue to him In the canvass, is very singu-
lar and Is complete veriiicatlon of all that
we have said,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30

1t Is useless to attempt to conceal the
fact that thinking Republicans in this dis
trict are very much displeased with Col.
Plumb and his methods in public and pri-
vate affairs. To say the least, they are
afraid of him.
The workingmen are especially anxious
to record big protest against the prevail
ing sentiments of the legislative officials.
They know that Plumb spent most of his
time in Wall street last winter and spring,
and never lifted his voice except with
leave to print in their behalf.--JOliet
Nens.
The labor party of this county presented
to the Democratic convention a candidate
of their choice for the Legislature, James
p. Trench. He was nominated ON the first
ballot. The same party presented to the
Republican convention for the same posi-.
ton Mr.. David Ross The convention
treated him and his hackers with con.
tempt. Let the lahoring men of this coun-
ty remember this fact at the polls, and re-
buke the Republican party for ignoring
the working mems rights and interests liz
the law making department of the state.
At the end of the last session of congress
President Cleveland signed bill, which
originated In the house, which helps the
widows and children of soldiers to the ex.
tent of seven millions of dollars Among
some of the numerous pension bills which
passed and were not so carefully scrutinized
as they should have been We're about a
hundred, out of & thousand, which small
proportion the President vetoed for various
reasons. Many of them were old claims
that the former administration had thrown
out as clearly without the slightest show
of merit or business; others were frsudu-
lent on their very face and many others
were presented for political buncomhe by
congressman, who could have obtained
their allowance by simply handing them
TO the Commissioner on Pensions. out of
the whole lot vetoed there were, perhaps
half Dozen that subsequent testimony
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30

spring absolute confidence In every word
OF his letter of acceptance.
His present candidacy unsought by him,
but by current events beyond his control,
having been made to stand for opposition
to the corrupt use OF money for election
purposes.
What piH the poters Of the 9Th District do
in the promises?
Make your choice thoughtfully, indie,
pendently ana conscieutiously, and let no
influence prevent your voting for the best
Interests and good reputation of the S'h
District.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30
HIRAM X. CODY.

Never an office seeker, though often
called by his fellow citizens 10 MI promi
nept public positions.
A private life and public career that are
An absolute guarantee of his integrity,
ability and faithfulness.
His well known character among a peo-
pie who have known him forty year, in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30

evidence not submitted u the President
that we're sufficiently meritorious to rails
a question Of dOubt In their favor. Becaus
of these few vetoed bills. half dozel
out of thousands, the Republican newsp|
pers are making themselves hoarse or fiA
ing up their issues with fierce criticism
against the Democratic administration.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30
The GERMANS.

Ralph Plumb's Scheme - The
Streator Independent--David
LIE Roy Plumb's Agent
Ralph Plumb, and Not
the Democrats,
Responsible for LIE Roy's Insult
to the Germans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30
Uhs 0ttawa Srse Grader.
Ottawa, H., Dot. so, 1886.
loN'T BE DECEIVED.


Democrats should look over their tickets
we'll before voting to see that they are cor
rect. If not certain as to which Is the cor
rect democratic ticket they should In
ouire of some one who knows. A great
many split tickets have been sent out and
the only thing for democrats to do who
are In doubt as to which ticket they
should vote is to read the ticket down and
see that the names ON 1t are the names OF
the democratic candidates. The following
are the names of the democratic candidates
For State Treasurer,
HENRY +. j. KICKER, S~,
OF Adams county.
20, State Superintendent OF Public lnstrucuon'
FRANKLIN T. OLDr,
OF Carroll county.
For Member OF Congress, Eighth DrIie''
HIRAM h. CODY.
OF Du Page county.
For State Senator,
SAMUEL Z. WILEY.
For Representatives,
ES BROWNE and JAS. r. IHhNCh'
For County Judge,
HIRAM T. GILBERT.
For Probate Judge,
DANIEL EVANS.
For County Clerk,
PATRICK FiNLES
For Probate Clerk.
HENRY HELMIG.
For Sheriff
PATRICK BARTON.
For Treasurer,
ASA NJ. HOFFMAN.
For Superintendent Of Schools.
q. b. sTOCKDALE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30

Mr.. J. Howard James, manager STUCK
ert's Livery, $40 n. 9Th street. Phil .delphid
Pa, says: After trying all Other remedie|
without relief, for 3 heavy cold on th|
chest, accompanied by severe cough,
used Red Star Cough Cure, and /, yer
short time was entirely WELL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-30

For Superintendent Of Schools.
q. b. sTUCKDALE.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10
Powderly to Leave the Knights.

1t is rumored that Grand Master Work
men Powderly has notified the knights OF
Labor authorities that he will not accept
another term OF office, and that his name
is not TO be used at Richmond as be proposes
to leave the order. Powderly's declaration
was occasioned by his disgust over recent
differences in the order, and the fact that
his physical condition demanded a rest. 1t
is also stated that Thomas Mcclure, who
has been considered in opposition TO Pow
derby, has declared that he would not be a
candidate for the position. Prominent
Knights say they know nothing OF MI.
Powderly's intention, but are inclined to
doubt the truth OF the report.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

The constitution OF Nebraska con.
tains a novel provision under which
the people may express their prefer.
ence for a United States senator at
the state election preceding the ses,
sion OF the legislature which is to elect
& senator. For ten years this curious
provisionh has been a dead letter. The
senator's have all been elect ed the
usual way, the legislature being trust
ed to make the choice. Now for the
first time in the history of the state
the people are to vote for their favor,
lite and instruct their representatives.
The experiment will be watched with
interest.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

There has been recently organized in
st. Paul q company which will prove
OF much benefit to property owners
and capitalists. 1t is a Real Estate
Title Insurance company, similar to
those in operationin Philadelphia and
other eastern cities. The plan of the
company, in brief, is to guarantee
against loss by reason of defective
titles, liens or encumbrances. A poll
cy in this company takes the place OF
the abstract and the attorneys opin-
ion usually required in making q loan
or in the sale of the property. The
policy guarantees the title in the
amount and for the time of the loan,
or for the value of the property for
all time.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

Among the indications OF improved
business conditions which have been
noted from time TO time, the record o.
railway earnings is one OF the most
suggestive. Only ten out OF sixty
eight roads show smaller earning:
than those of last year, while on most
of the important systems the gains
are marked. A steady and continu,
Gus growth in the railroad traffic Of
the country must surely indicate a
larger exchange accommodates among
the people and an increase OF travel,
which, Of itself, is Indicative of i'm.
proved personal conditions.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

Charleston(S. CO. News: The biggest COL
ored wedding ever witnessed in Louisiana
was that celebrated at S~oulouque plan
tation in Iberyille Parish. Few white we'd
dings compare whit. There was especial
train from this city for the invited guests, a
string band imported especially for the
occasion and refreshments by the first res
taurateur in New Orleans. BY day the
mansion OF the brides father was a mass
Of natural flowers; by might the
grounds were lighted with lanterns
and Japanese fire. All the cream al
colored society graced the occasion
and not q few white persons OF standing
were among the guests. As for the dresses,
few ball rooms have seen anything finer or
tastier. The contracting parties were
Miss Aladie Allan, daughter OF a member
OF the Louisiana legislature, and Prof.
Palmerston Landry, OF Mansfield col
lege, another legislator. The brides
father, originally a slave and
coachman, bore in those days the
name Of SouIouque. He has not altogeth-
er forgotten that time, for his sugar plan
tation, one OF the handsomest and pretti-
est in Louisiana, still recalls the old slave
days in It's Observation-Disclosures he
is to-day the Hon. Theophile AllaiDi
Every prominent negro politician in the
United States was invited TO this EVENT.
and nearly oil sent presents or congratula-
tory kilograms.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

or the three hundred and twenty.
FIVE members of the present house oil
representatives, only seventeen have
held their seats continuouslyfor more
than ten years past. This "oid guard
is composed OF Messrs. Blout, Of Geor-
gia; Henderson. Morrison, Springer
and Cannon, Of Illinois; Holman, oil
Indiana; Strait, Of Minnesota; Single
ton, Of Mississippi; Bland, of missouri;
Kelley. Randall, O'Neill and Harmer,
Of Pennsylvania; Mills, Culbertson and
Reagan. OF Texas, and Tucker, OF vir-
ginia. The democrats have eleven
and the republicans six OF these "old-
timers" All OF them except Mr..
Tucker and Mr.. Strait, who declined
to be candidates, will probably be in
the next congress-.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
remneratnre Of August and the SUMMER.

Observer Lyons, in his review Of the
weather had at ST. Paul during August has
surprised many people who had supposed
it the hottest ever known. He says: The
average August temperature at st. Paul
for the last sixteen years was 69.5 deg;
last months average was 69.6 deg. The
month in question was cooler than the
corresponding one Of 1878, II, ~, rs,
70 and 1881 and 50; bat warmer than
any OF the rest since 1870 up TO now. The
coolest August on record was that OF last
year, aud the warmest that of 1877, the
monthly averages being 65 deg. and
73.2 deg. respectively. The temperature
went above 80 deg. on six days
last month. The maximum was
94.2 and the minimum 42.1. The 18th
and 3ist respectively were the dates. The
31st was the coolest August day on record
here. the minimum on that day being :
deg. lower than the lowest recorded in any
other terminal summer month since 1872.
The total rainfall during the month was
2.27 inches. The average for the last fiji
teen corresponding months was 3.09inches.
The summer season just ended had an
average temperature OF 69.4 deg; that OF
the last fifteen summers Il CSC deg. 1t
remarkable for dryness, the total rain
fall being only 7.34 inches, or POS inches
thar any previous record.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

The mines OF the Hills are attracting
worldwide attention at present, for while
representatives OF New York manufacture
ers are investigating the Southern Hills
district, q party OF English capital
lists are similarly engaged in the
extensive Bear Gulch or Niger
Hill district, west OF Deudwood- A large
amount OF work has been performed in the
latter, with excellent results. Large reduc.
tion works are among the possibilities OF q
very nearfuture. Thirty miles further west,
and tho oil fields ofCrook county appear, an
expansive area alive with prospectors and
others, industriously at work. A dozen or
more Incorporated companies are repre-
scented but only two-Black Hills and stand
ard-as yet point 20 any great accomplish.
ment. The Standard isdown 800 feet, and
produces three barrels q day. The Black
Hills attained equal depth, when losing it's
drill, operations necessarily ceased Tor O
time. The oil is pronounced the finest lub-
ricant produced in America, selling readily
on tho dump at six hits-75 cents--a gal
lon. 1.-THE Great Northwestern has two
machines to DO delivered on or before Sept
Is, and will strike for China Immediately
thereafter.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10
The statisticians of England cipher


The statisticians of England cipher
cut that life in that country has some
what increased in duration during the
last generation, and the sanitarians
attribute the gain to the better care
which has been taken of the public
health since what is called sanitary
science has become q subjected special
study. But DR.. Thomas s. Eozinskey
Of Philadelphia writes an elaborate
paper in the Medical and Surgical Re.
porter to express his doubt as to the
theory that the average length Of hui
man Life il increasing, and presents On
array Of figures Of the mortality in
England and the United States to sus-
tain his view. He shows by authen,
tic figures that life is longest in Ire
land, whose people, Dr.. Lozinskey
says, are supposed to be singularly
cblivious to sanitary science. THEM.
hpences working against the race he
holds to be the artificial mode Of ex'
istence ID civilized countries.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

The anarchists in some OF thelargel
cities are threatening dire revenge /
the condemned Chicago anarchists
are hanged. Possibly some OF thest
threats may be fulfilled, though they
are generally regarded as intended
solely to save their brethren. But
many OF these people are extreme
fanatics and no one can tell what
such people may do.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

Gladstone is convinced of the ulti
mate success of home rule. As ht
says, a cause for which 100000
Englishmen and ~Scotchmen voted can
not be considered a hopeless one
There will be no cessation otthe strug
gle until a nations demand is granted
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-09-10

were terrified and rushed into the streets
and sought the open squares and other
places.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-26
Two Theories for Cooking Meat.

4 Frencliman viii take roast of beef. or
in fact any solid meat, and subject it to q
long though gradual action of heat, so that
ell the fibrous parts would be thoroughly
cooked That would leave but little work
for the digestive organs to perform An
English cook, on the other hand, would build
a roaring fire and would roast the beef only
on the outside. leaving the inside rare. he
allows only little time for b-oiling or roast
ing because his theory is that any other pro-
cess destroys the genuine favor OF the meat
The point Of favor is the one On which the
two cooks split and therefore their philoso-
phies run wide apart NO flavor can be in
vented says the Erslishlnaa, (which can
approach that of meat. The flavor CT meat
must rot be Tle.ti,od with Whether the
dish is 70 be of beef, or lamb, mutton, that
process is best which can keep the f1vcr Of
each meat distinguishablc above aay sauce G.
condinent that may accompany Il. Ma
ing, in the Englishrran's notion, can equal
the favor OF the juice ooZing from nicely
roasted joint or rib VIXEN sliced The French
man can make an endless variety Of favo-s
from the same meat, In neither Of which viii
that Of the original meat be recognized
That idea, enlarged upon, makes the differ
ence between the two methods Of cooking
The Ayyuuaut
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-26
Do Women Demand too Muche

For myself do not blame any woman for
expecting or getting everything that is pretty
o. enjoyable, and therefore her birthright
What does make me sick at heart, though, is
to see a member of my own sex demand
everything and give nothing but the barest-
boned honor in return. There is rarely a
woman who does not look the comelier for
smiling; there is certainly not one in exist
ence, no matter how cherished, who wouldn't
be the better loved for returning favor with
at least pleasant word, and a kindness with
a smile. Why is it? Oh, why is it that more
girls are not brought up not only with the
idea more clearly shown that more flies can
be caught with sugar in q day than a spider
can catch with a web in a week, but also that
the fly likes the sugar immensely, while he is
more than likely to lose one or both wings in
the web 1t is well that man should have
a head, and it is well that he should have a
heart, but he is not real nice to live with"
unless his wings. are perfect.-Cor. New York
Graphic
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-26

No sane parent would paper child's bed
room with representations OF murders and
executions from The Police Gazette and yet
the exhibition Of Punch and Judy offers this
and nothing more, and does it in the pernicious
form Of action instead of picture. From be-
ginning to end the performance has not one
redeeming trait All the fun lies in the fact
that Punch successfully knocks on the head
or otherwise slaughters his baby, his wife, the
doctor, the policeman, the servant, and such
Others as the varying ingenuity of the oper-
ator may introduce, that he counts the
corpSes over, h,istles them about, and stuffs
them into collins with every form of irTev-
erence; that for these offenses he is haunted
by ghosts, executed by hangmen, and dragged
down by demons. 1t is not strange that there
should be city precincts SO degraded that this
sort Of thing should just meet the public
taste. In the old time Seven Dials of London
or Five Points of New York it might seem ct
home, and perhaps be regarded as a moral
exhibition. The strange thing is that it should
be selected by refined and high minded
parents for the delectation of innocent
children amid the roses and perfumes of sum-
mer gardens-"T. W. H." in Harpers' Bazaar.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-26
Good Uses for Old Newspapers.

All old newspapers should be saved, folded
neatly and given place in some closet or on
a shelf. They can DO used for packing china,
glass or tin, and they are the best possible
articles for cleaning windows or mirrors: in
fact, nothing polishes glass as newspaper does
Take a newspaper, or par NJ one. according
to the size of the glass. Fold it small and dip
it into a basin Of clean. cold water; when
thoroughly wetted squeeze II out Ii your
hand as You would n sponge, and then rub 1t
hard all over the face Of the glass, taking
care, if it is mirror, that 1t Is not so wet
that the moisture VIII stream down the glass.
also that no drops get beneath The frame and
behind the glass. as they viii remain there in
bubbles and cannot be dislodged without re-
moving the board at the back. But there Is
no danger of s;,ch accidents il the newspaper
is merely I,oistencd or daInpeaed throughout.
After the glass has been rubbed well with
damp psper, leave for a minute or two; then
take fresh paper folded small in yoUr hand
and rub the glass thoroughly with il until it
looks clear and bright, which will be sur
prisinr,y soor-almost Immediately, in fact
Finish with fresh piece of newsp per. thor
-hly dry. This method, simple as it is,
found on trial the best and most expe-
-ay Of cleaning mirrors or any plate
wing q clearness and polish which
Ne 50 soon produced BY any other
Window names may 10 cleaned n
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-26
A Short Chat About Oatmeal.

No one can live long in a Scotch community
without noticing the healthful look of the
children, whose food consists largely Of oat-
meal, compared with those fed on fine grains
or even greats, which are the same, only
without the hrsl1s. This chat or husk, how
ever, which is left in the meal, contains some
points that act as stimulant on the coats of
the bowels to keep them active without medi-
cine, and render this food Of great benefit to
the dyspept;c. There is no method of cook
ing oatmeal equal to the making of porridge,
and when properly prepared it is generally a
favorite dish for breakfast "What makes
your oatmeal porridge SO good.' is q frequent
question in our house from strangers, and
they think the meal must be Of superior quail
ity. But to prepare it properly the water
must be boiling, necessary salt added, and the
oatmeal then stirred in slowly by sitting it
through the fingers. The process must not
be hurried if humps would be avoided. When
it begins to boil up well, stop stirring and
close the pot tightly. Set at the back of the
stove while you cook the rest of the break
fast. Lift the porridge without any more
stirring, as it is this that breaks the grain and
makes it waxy. The Scotch do not stir with
a spoon, but with a smooth, flattened stick
called "spurtle," that any one can make &c
cOrding to their own idea. This gives more
evenness to the mixing, and if cooked in this
way the porridge will be sweet, whole grained,
and wholesome.-Annie l.. Jack, in Good
Housekeeping
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-26
The Risk of Cleaning Pictures.

The question of picture cleaning is one of
the most complicated that can be. Suppose
you leave very dirty picture rs it is, do you
see, can you possibly see, what the artist
painted! Assuredly not. And why should
decent people tolerate dirty pictures when
they viii not tolerate dirty tableclothi The
answer lis that, if the picture could be cleaned
as safely as the tablecloth, it would be done
without hesitation, but that cleaning may
possibly remove light glazes and scumblings
along with the varnish, and that if these
glazes, the finishing work Of the artist, are
once removed, no human being, except the
artist who painted the picture, can replace
them, says an acknowledged authority. But
by the time picture urgently wants cleaning
the painter has generally been for many
years in his grave. Therefore, in having a
picture cleaned, you are riskins that which
cannot be replaced York Journal