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Daily Republican., 1886-09-22

8dfo0r Evory Evening: In yeeter-
days Issue Of the DAILY REPUBtICAr
~ editor says that "exprssstons OF 70
Gret are heard that Dr.. Todd vas %
sweepiug In his reflections upon the
honesty Of the oolored peopleof CHARLES
TON IN his Opera House speech yester-
day afternoou.1 Than, aftAr express
ing the opinion thai I did not mean %
say that pilferirg was general amonast
the colored people Of Charlsston, !" he
concludes BY saying that n the ps0pls
Of Charleston are driven 70 the verge Of
starvation 1t will not be- tho coiesed
people exclusively who arc pillsrers. /"
These passages imply: I. That I did
reflect upon the honesty Of the colored
people Of Charleston and 2. That rep
resented them ~ less honest than the
white people. The fact II I Wa discus
sing the danger which threatened
OhArleston FROM the idleneas Of large
nqmbers OF her population.
! said there were were 1900 oolored
people encaDped In her public squares
who were without employ ment, and
that while thus far NO one charge Of
theft had been. made against any OF
them, whom the fright Of the earth hanake
had subsided, they would almost cer-
tainly ransack the city and be guilty Of
pilfering In her deserted homes. Idid
not mean to san that they would Ill
steal or that the Rrsatsr part Of them
would. do not know, nor did I indi
cate, the proportion Of honest and dis
honest persons among them. I spoke
Of them in the mass, and assumed that
there was sufficient number of dis
honest persons among them to furnish
cause Of alarm. Ifan equal number Of
homeless, Idle people were encamped in
the centre Of our city I think We would
look we'll to the fAstenings upon our
doors.
The reason why ! spoke OF this danger
from the colored people and said moth
ing about the whites WAS the fact that
there IL no considerable number Of
whites tnus situated in Charleston. I
had previously stated that the whites
whose dwellings were destroyed had
very largely left CLarleston. and found
homes in other parts Of the state.
Those who remained In the city In tents
are mostly employed In some kind Of
business. Only IN insignihcant few
are homeless and idle. Since there were
no 1000 Italians, Irish, Germans or
Americans idle and homeless In Char
lesion, did not feel called upon to ex.
press any opinion % to.what they would
do under similar circumstances.
Whether they would be less likely or
moro likely TO pilfer than m equal
number Of oolorsd people, left esch
msn to judge for himself. did not
deal wiGh . supposable case, and insti
tntsd no comparison between colored
people and any other race or nation.
Stubborn facts were before us-7 900
colored people were unemployed and
homeless In Charleston, and without re.
ference to what others would or would
not do, said last Sunday, and still
think thai Charleston is threatened In
the near future with extensive pilfering
from their presence unless they are
speedily employed. II that Is . reflec-
tion upon ars body, I cannot help 1t.
The case is too serious to allow the sup
preston of facts in order 10 pay COM
pliments. JACOB TODD.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-22

For dry goods Cranor b 90.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-22

The "Boston Felts" are fast coming
into favor. See them at Jos. 81. Green
mans, All King street.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-22
'KENAAR0 ( CO.,
623 MARKET STREET.
We are showing a large
and attractive stock Of
GOODS,
comprising many Of the
Choicest and Most Desirable
Goods in the market, repre-
senting in a modest way one
Of the largest Dress Goods
stocks in America, and the
prices are the same as the
larger scities, and in many
instances lower. We have
y very Fir,e Stock of all
kinds of
DRY GOODS,

excepting trashy stufis.
These we do not keep. but
always have some Good
Bargains in all department4
suitable for the smallest
purse. Give us a call.
/ We sell Guinet Black
Cachmere Silks, and after
an experience of eighteen
to twenty years, we believe
these to be safest Silks
for a consumer to buy, es-
|pecially as we G1Grantse
Eve,y Dress aus Sell.
There are Silks to be had
!; that may appear heavier
(but not more beautiful In
finish) than a Guinet, but
| it is only weighted with dye
mot silk--and when the
test of wearing comes, then
this make shows its superb
ority.
We now show a Guinet
Iat75 cents worth $I.oo.
A Guinet at $I.oo worth
I&rrn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
The Siberian stone Pine.

Though we have as yet no large trees
of this pine in the west we have the best
reason for believing that it will prove
emincntly valuable asan ornamental and
timber tree, and also as anut bearing tree
On the dry steppes of eastern Russia,
where most other conifCrs fail, it is grown
largely for its fine grained, soft and
fragrant timber, which is used all over
the world for carving and for its edible
nuts which are found for sale in every
grocery and on all trains. 1t is also a
favorite tree in public and private parks
and for avenues in about all parts of east
Europe. In expression it has something
of the graceful, light colOrcd foliage of
the white pine with the density and
pyramidal habit of our red pine
We have found it specially easy to grow
from seed, as the little plants shoot up
from the large nuts as vigorously as corn,
and are not easy to sunburn or liable to
clamp Oft" Commercially the seeds
may be obtained cheaply and in any guam
tity.-J. l.. b. in Iowa Register.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Care of House Plants.

Numbered with plants best for indoor
cultivation are geraniums, fuchsias
arbutus, carnations, cinias heliotropes
ivies, gloXimas, begonias, cactuses
petunias and some species of the palm
family. These are called robust, self re-
liant plants, not requiring coaXing or any
special culture.
Watering is an important item. A
good general rule is not to apply moisture
till the surface of the soil appears dry;
then give enough water to thoroughly
moisten all the soil in the pot. The Gala
being a semi aquatic plant requires water
daily.
Keep your plants clean: when sweeping
or busting cover with paper or thin
muslin sheet. Turn the pots around at
least every week, to prevent the plants
from becoming one sided; they will lean
to the light and soon become i'll shaped
without this attention. If you want
plant to branch and become bushy pinch
it off at the top; this vii induce branches
to start at the sides up and down the stalk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

A well constructed compost heap is the
farmers bonanza. We do not mean
special purpose composts, but those made
for general purpose-those where every
particle of solid and liquid manure, leaves,
litter, weeds, are worked together into II
uniform fine mass. In such compost
heap the proydent farmer gamers and
stores that which ms Tres his success for Il
future season. BY all means make your
compost heap under cover. \ good be
ginning is formed by thick layer of dry
soil, vegetable refuse or the like.
The compost heap should be laid in even
layers and each layer go over the entire
heap, for thus only can final uniformity be
had The vegetable matter is an element
of the compost heap often overlooked,
though valuable one Sods, weeds, lit
ter from the wood pile and refuse from
the kitchen are the valuable adjuncts, as
is the dish water and other Stops
The fermentation induced by the barn
yard manure and the action of the lime
and ashes added, works upon the vegetable
matter and develops an admirable quality
of plant food. Establish the rule Of COM
posting everything Of manurial value and
the result will be an abundance of farm
made fertilizer at all times and for all
crops.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

Absorb the moisture. Dry street dirt
will readily act as an absorbent Every
week clean up the floor of the house, plac-
ing the manure in barrels. After the
manure has been removed give the floor
a good sprinkling with dry road dust. If
one has no garden or lawn, or if he has
plenty of other fertilizers, lie can sell his
hen manure for 80 or 80 cents per bushel
to the tanners. In such a case, however,
instead of being mixed with earth, it
must be kept pure. Some poultrymen
derive quite n revenue from their sales of
the droppings for tanning purposes, and
find it convenient to have shelves ar
ranged under the perches, which are regu-
larry scraped every morning. Hen manure
must not be allowed to decompose or fer
ment before being sent to the tanner, as
its value is thu, destroyed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
GROUND PLAN OF ICE HOUSE.

When economy of labor and money is
an object, make your ice house after the
plan illustrated. Place two poles up at
each corner as in the cut with an extra
pole at one side of the front, to serve as
one side of the door. Let the front posts
be foot longer than the others to insure
a slanting roof a plate of light scant-
ling secures the topin place The bottom
planks all around are nailed to the posts,
which may be more firmly secured by
cleats connecting with those at each cor
ner. Now it is ready for the ice.
First cover the bottom with layer of
sawdust six inches deep; next put in the
first tier Of ice, keeping the blocks foot
distant from the plank wall, fill in the
space with saWdust a; place second tier
of ice; next put in position more planks
and so on until the house is filled, storing
the ice and carrying up the wall together
and filling in with sawdust, as the work
progresses. The planks need only be
slightly nailed to keep them up when the
ice is removed. When the house is fun,
a thick layer of the packing material is
put on the top of the ice. Drainage is
secured by placing the structure on slop-
ing ground. The door is made by using
two lengths of the plank on the front side
as indicated by the posts i'll the cut.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

The early white grape, Empire State, "
Seeding of the "llartford Prolific fer
tilted with the "Clinton," is attracting
favorable notice. The punches are large,
with berries medium to large in size, with
color white with II light tinge of yellow,
and covered with a thick white bloom.
This grape ripens very early, the vine is
hardy, vigorous and productive.
The Early Harvest blackberry is re
ceiving good reports from both north and
south. Professor Munson, of Texas, pro-
nounccs it n bonanza for Texas and the
south generally.
The Industry" gooseberry, according
to rs good authority as Messrs. Ellwanger
and Barry, has come to revolutionize
gooseberry culture in this country
A new ounce claiming attention is
called the champion" This ripens
about two weeks later than the Orange"
and is said to keep until Christmas.
Among newcomers in raspberries that
promise well is the "RancOcas. The
strong points claimed forit are earliness,
strong growth, hardness and productive
ness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
4 Word About Cisterns.

DR.. Kedzie, who is an excellent author
ity, claims that all cisterns should have
an outlet pipeas well as an inlet pipe,
and of the two the outlet is the more i'm
portant.
He advises that the escape pipe extend
to within halt an inch of the lower part
of the Cistcrn, and be not more than two
inches in diameter, while the entrance
pipe is four inches. With this arrange
ment, he claims that when the cistern be
comes full during heavy rain the water
is pressed out with force enough to carry
with it all dirt and sediment that settles
naturally in the lowest place in the els
tern, along with tie old, impure water.
Put the outlet and inlet well down below
the frost line, and make the neck long
enough so the frost cannot enter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Redeem Gowns.

In the first illustration our readers will find
models from two original Redeem designs
They are characterized by the elegant sim
plicity which is so perfectly suited to tailor
gowns.
Fig. on the left shows one of the hand
some polonaise costumes that are again in
fashion. 1t is suit of fawn colored home
spun cloth trimmed with brown velvet The
lower skirt is plain. The polonaisc is closed
at the front in the skirt, and has the panel of
brown velvet set in. Yoke collar and pointed
cuffs of the velvet The opening in the waist
is on the left side, sloping towards the front,
buttoned underneath and trimmed with rich
brown braiding over the waist opening and
on the sleeves. Bonnet Of the fawn colored
homespun and velvet of the dress.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

Childrens hose show some very desirable
improvements. A new idea is a very closely
ribbed stripe around the leg, above the calf,
which serves as Il garter. English boys and
girls are wearing this style very generally for
ordinary occasions and for school hose They
are heavy and strong, and are likely TO meet
with the approval of American mothers.
Childrcn's hose in general are greatly i'm
proved All points of excellence possible to
introduce are found in the present stocks,
There are boot hose with white feet of thick
soft cotton that are much more pleasant for
some children than those that are all black.
Wooden hose have cotton feet for the same
reason. Silk spiced heels and ankles are
shown in silk, cashmere and fine cotton hose
for girls and children. -DemoreSt' Monthly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

In purchasing hens select carefully from
well known yards, 10 avoid the introduce
ton Of diseases and lice into flocks.
Experiments made at the MICHIGAN
Agricultural college make it appear that
the ashes of corn cubs have q value rs
manure Of $3.50 per 100 pounds, which is
more than twice that of hard wood or of
wood ashes.
Progressive cultivators in the north
western states IcceCd in growing fair
crops Of peaches every year by giving
winter protection.
Parsnips may be left in tie ground
through tie winter.
Ground bone and kainit with some
muriate If potash makes a good plant
food for tie peach orchard.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Ing of stones roughly laid mp or Of sods

Ing Of stones roughly laid up or Of sods
piled five feet high. The outside OF the
curve must be placed toward the north
or northwest, the direction from which
prevailing storms blow. This plan is
often practiced on the western plains,
On the ranches of Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Wyoming, one sees in local.
ties where the natural protection of
ravines groves of timber, etc. is not
available, storm shelters of peculiar con-
struction. Rude frameworks are made
of poles sloping so rs to protect from the
northwest and east winds, and covered
over with hay or straw. This covering
proves acceptable during protracted
storms both rs n source of food and pro-
lection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Winter Management os sbcen

Unless sheep are carefully provided for
during the winter season i'll the north
and east there is sure TO be trouble and
loss Of flock; and, generally speaking
farmers provide sufficient shelter for their
flOcks. At the south and southwest, how
ever, ordinary buildings are frequently
out Of tie question, both from want of
material and the fu"d5 whurcwi.h 70 erect
them. The flocks may be sheltered,
under these circumstances, from the driv
ing tempest Of sleet or rain by means Of
walls semicircular in shape aud consist
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

The plaEtron can easily he cut % ito over
the waist Make proper pattern The exact
size and shape first, then cut the fur and lin
ing. Pieces Of fur carefully Joined "i.i not
show the seams. For the cap, a frame u stif
foundation or wire can be 20. crI rla f-r
fitted over II, If fur cap already made can
not L. obta.U.d. Null " mat u.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
REDFERN GOWNS, A FUR PlASTRON
AND CHlLDS CLOAK.

One of the New style Polonaises-.The
New Watch Chain-Young Lady's Fur
Cap-Pretty Cloak for u Child-''The
Bugler." THE New Watch Chain.
The Queen continues to lead in watch
chains for ladies' wear, but a new style is
shortly to be introduced by a well known
manufacturing firm that will furnish a
change to the present popular fashion The
new chain is quite short, with Il swivel for
the watch at one end and "A small pin at the
other with which TO fasten it 10 the corsage;
while from this pin hangs a chain of equal
length with the main one on which to wear
charms. The originatOrs of this new chain
have not yet christened the newcomer, but as
they named the popular Queen, little fear is
entertained that good taste will not be exer-
cised in the matter Jewellers Circular.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Child's Cloak.

A pretty lit tie
acque for a girl
baby 3 to 6 years
old. For children
younger than that
the Mother Hub
bard pattern is gem
orally chosen.
This little paletot
is cut very long in
the waist behind.
1t is a sacque pat
tern, with a plat
laid over in the
back seam to give
fullneSs. This cloak
is handsOlnc-made
of plush or velvet.
The little miss in
her lace cap like
wise looks very
dainty if her cloak
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
WHEN YOU VISIT CHICAGO

Can az my office, and Will drive You through Hyd,
Park, and show yOl lots and acres that can Guy 10
you ~ prices thai VIII Undue your investment az once
handle spsriIitias 1Hig that can De- taBrI YbiCkIg
ana have every facility Tor buying selling aud lmprOv
ng suburban properly. The greatest fortunes made In
Chicago are the result NJ such Investments ktcrcu nee
street iOy5l lno
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
4 Ghaan Ice Housp.

An ice house may be made of any
material or after any plan that insures
an air tight foundation and sides, thorough
drainage without admission of air from
below, and good ventilation above the ice
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

POST HOLE DIGGER. Known by the
name Eureka" and has proven per-
haps as satisfactory as anything in
this line. This consists of double,
round pointed shovel or spade, the two
parts being connected like the two blades
to pair of pincers. In using this the
digger is plunged into the soil some ten
or twelve inches, and after the soil is well
loosened the earth is compressed between
the double shovel by the leverage afforded
through the jointed handle, and the con
tents are lifted and dropped on the sur
face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

The young lady in her fur cap, with fur
llastrOn and mulT, looks jaunty and pretty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Fur Cap and Plastron.

is of astrakhan cloth. Rough wool goods
may also be used.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18
Repalrllg FQlS.

MIR. EnG EGoMB Is prepared 10 Line Fur Robes
AMI make Repairs on Furs 90 every kind Have han
many years experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. 1T
low prices. Leave orders AT 1868 Pearl street, ives,
Illinois. noy2O- lmo
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Professional Garne.
TT o z N & Y 8 .

rNHOS. G. FULLERTON Attorney a.
L Law. Ottawa, Illinois. Office In Bushnell's block
west of Court House. janlt
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Il y. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law ono,
d lrt House Ottawa H. Wly3'l5
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n GRICiC1Si, Attorney and COunsolor ~ Law
y. ONCE in LynCh's block, Main street, Ottawa. III
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II MoDOUCiAI.I4,A Attorney at Law. Ottawa
IL. III. ONCE In Gedncyf Block doc2TS
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EEORGF; =. EI4DRr;DC} H, Attorney n
VI Law Office In PostOiiCe Block Ottawa. III sprl
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I w. BRE WEIR, Attorney ard Counselor al
IL. Law. and Notary Public ROomB s. q ~, Opars
House Block Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

IOH N ID. RICE, Attorney At Law. Eeddckl
Block, city of Ottawa. VIII practice law In Ls
sale and adjoining counties, and in the Aupellat
and Supreme Courts. seP.O-'y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

Digging Post Holes.
Digging holes for fence or gate posts is
no longer the tedious. back breGking pro-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

NJ kNEUSSI., German Druggist ana Aru'n,
Ih. cary. twhOlessls and retail, Main street, bfS
ga; III. Importer II Drug Chemicals, French COgni
~ Brandies. Vines, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-18

L. Y. C5RICIC3S, Drugzist, bookseller and Sta
II. ton er. OTTAWA, H. second store In NattiRserf
Block, south side OF Court House Square.
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p n Y 8 iCi a d y

III M. GODFREY, M. ID, L r. c
IL. Edinhurg. Ot7Ce, IN ArWUIr's new huiltIAg. o.
Madison street Residence II Webster II. sugil-
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HskRY MAYO. JOHN n. wIUSKR.
NJ a 20 81 wIDNTETS, Attorney az Law
AVA otlce IN NattHgcr'H Block. corner of all
and Main streets front room IN stairs, Ottawa, nj
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a dozen posts in
about the same
time it formerly
took to set one.
Numbered with
many inventions
d e S / & n e d to
tighten labor are
post hole diggers.
The one shown
in the figure is
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HOLIDAY EMPORIUM.
Hess Immense Display OF Goods for the
Holidays.

Since the enlargement OF ID. Hess store
room by the removing Of a partition that gen
tleman has filled all the acquired space with
jew clry, 80 that now he has the largest stock
Of jcwelry and the most varied assortment
that can be found anywhere. And still more
goods are coming daily, especially variety
suited for holiday gifts. The stock comprises
an immense assortment Of solid silyerwarc Of
beautiful and unique designs, ladies' and
gents. fine gold and silver watches, blazing
diamonds, silver water pitchers, mugs, cake
baskets, card receivers, baskets, gold pens,
gold headed canes, napkin rings, bronze
clocks, and hundreds Of other articles. These
goods are all OF the latest patterns, beautiful
in design and workmanship, and Of course
Mr.. Hess keeps only reliable and standard
goods. You cannot fail to find in this i'm
mcnse assortment something to please, some
thing suitable for o Christmas gift to some
dear friend, and as to prices Mr.. Hess can not
aud will not be undcrsold. Remember the
place--sign Of the big watch, west of court
l,,,t.
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From Wallace.

WALLACE, Dec. 17-Fine weather and
good roads at present
The sale at Michael Conways on last
Wednesday WAS largely attended. Mr.. Con
way intends TO live retired lite the rest OF
his days.
VIM Delenty is living in ranch No. 10
since his house was burned
VIM. Conley, it is announced, has walked
into the affections of one of our Wallace
bellies lately,
NJ. Fennessy and F, Fogarty were on an
other hunting expedition last week. Mike
declares that game is plenty nowadays.
Capt. O'Laughlin found the brick in the
creek this year again,
Patrick Cabin Is quite ill.,
Judge Pillion is smiling that fantastic
smile. 1t is another girl that arrived last
week.
Tim Curtain still drives the meat wagon.
Freddie Roux is assisting him.
Mr.. Florey is recovering slowly and no
danger exists.
Tom Fox is quite i'll. Doc. Hoxie, his
attendant physician, is doing all that is In
his power to relieve him.
Ed. Melany, of Carroll, Iowa. is visiting
friends In this vicinity.
Squire O'Donnell crossed the line last
Sunday and was the guest of Judge Kline.
gar, as was also Willie Kiley.
RAMBLER.