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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
A Question of Etiquette.

Susan asks-If lady is chatting with n
gentleman at an evening party, and she is
Joined by another gentleman, whom she pre-
fers TO chat with, how can she signify it TO
the one already with her, without giving just
ofYencei
The etiquette il for the gentleman with
the lady when the other joins them, to give
way to the new conner But If the two men
seem inclined to leave it to the lady 10 decide
she may make n slight inclination of the
head to the one she prefers 70 leave, as if to
say good evening, taking the others arm and
stalking off at the same time. All such
things, however, are so dependent upon the
circumstances relationship OF the parties,
etc, that il is difficult to give rule 10 cover
aDy case
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
HEALTH AND MANNERS.
How to Keep Yourself Well and How to
Behave,

How to Keep Yourself Well and How to
Behave,
Ladies whose feet have become misshapen
from excessively narrow boots can do much
to remedy the difficulty by care and pains.
Select easy, roomy shoes, and stockings Of
soft fabric Battle the feet thoroughly in
water comfortably warm, never allowing it
to grow cold enough to feel chilly and wipe
them thoroughly dry with soft towel
coarse crash is almost poison 10 sensitive
skins, a ID often CAUSES irritation and a small
eruption like rash. Then rub into them thor
oughly about the joints or injured parts
either cold cream, or what is better, glycerine,
perfectly pure, and mixed with double the
quantity OF water. Especially should it be
diligently applied to the joints OF the great
toes if they are enlarged or painful Wipe
Off with damp cloth and dry carefully, after
which powder the feet thoroughly with rice
-four powder Brush OFF all that comes away
easily and put on the stocking, icing careful
that no semhlance OF seam comes over the
sensitive joints.
These cautions may seem trihes, but the
feet are i'll, and all conditions Of recovery
must be observed. Take care that they do
not get very cold or in the least damp. The
difficulty is an inflammation of the joint
membranes and has had many serious re-
suits. At night tn, feet may lie wiped OFF
with damp cloth and the glycerine and
powder repeated, Ladies who adopt this
plan will never find soft corns coming be
tween the toes. For hard corns there is
nothing better than a little judiciouSly APP
piled caustic, which should touch the hard
enel mart of the corn never the surrounding
flesh. Repeat every other day first soaking
the feet in warm water and gently scruping
the surface of the corn until it will finally
come out altogether Great care must be
taken to keep the caustic from the whole
flesh. and The foot should never be damp, as
tie application will spread rapidly. Such
course of treatment, patiently followed, has
in several cases restored to quite pasSahle
shape and comfort feet that were considered
as hopelesSlydcformcd pcmorrst'S Monthly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The Juice Of half q lemon in glass OF
water, without sugar, will frequently cure a
sick headache.
If the hands be stained there is nothing that
will remove the stain better than lemon or
a lemon and salt
After the juice has been squeezed from the
lemon, the refuse can be used for the purpose.
Lemon juice is also very good remedy
for rheumatism and the so called biliousness
of spring In the latter case the juice should
be taken before breakfast. The pulp may
also be eaten, avoiding every particle Of
skin.
Lemon juice and sugar, mixed very thick,
is useful to relieve coughs and sore threats,
1t must be very acid as well as sweet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

What i, the order Of the CINCINNATI For
what purpose was il organized and whence
come its nauci Does 1t exist Owi-MON-
MOUTH
The order Of the Society OF the Cincin-
natl was organized by surviving Arneri-
ran officers of the revolutionary war to
commemorate the services Of all officers OF
the army and navy during that struggle. 1t
was made hereditary though, according to the
English law Of prnnogrnture, and is now
composed Of the descendants Of revolutionary
officers who have inherited memberships.
1t takes 1t, name from CinCinnatus the
Roman general who returned 10 agricultural
pursuits when peace came
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Small details rather than decided changes
distinguish new winter gowns.
Carriage costumes for afternoon visits are
made OF two or three fabrics combined.
Plush and velvet turbans, as well a. those
OF cloth, are much Worn by young ladies, to
70 with tailor gowns.
Felt hats and bonnets are not 50 fashion
sble as they have been. They are still and
uncomfortable Plush. velvet and cloth have
taken the place Of felt somewhat,
The French moiiStes seem 10 have gone
crazy in their search for new combinations Of
color. Bright rcd, half covered with blue
braidirg, Is very fashionable for 1ung ladies
gowns, and dark green with brown for older
orex Another fayuIite combination Is sage
green an gray white.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
To Restore Faded Carpets.

Faded carpets, rugs or tapestries may he
much improved in appearance 10y the ap-
plication Of liquid dyes. An old carpet
that is more faded than worn may be thor
oughly cleaned, beaten and busted until the
pile is free from lint or dust. II should then
he wiped over with cloth wrung out Of hot
soap suds, The pile should lie fairly damp,
and before it is dry should be brushed with
a stiff broom to raise any Of the threads
that may have become packed down. When
nearly dry go over it with the liquid colors
carefully, applying those colors as they orig
Inally appeared as nearly as possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
THE GOOD HOUSEkEePER.
Some Suggestions Which May be Of Us<
to Her.

Some Suggestions Which May be Of Use
to Her.
In the household column We shall include
everything that Seems OF benefit t. house
keepers That will be always the first OBJ
ject We shall not follow after wild $ *.
trayagant devices, but combine economy
with utility in all things There can he no
higher, better object in life than trying to
make ones own home healthful. happy, COM
Portable and pretty. Every home but the
very poorest can lie all Of these.
The most unskillful housekeeper who keeps
her eyes open constantly may learn some
thing every day, and In time become equal
TO the best Moreover. for the best there is
always something new to be learned. So far
from being a monotonous grind housekeep-
ing rightly conducted h one OF the most
artistic and enjoyable OF occupations To
help TO make it such is the end and aim o!
this column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Brooches in which appear miniature por-
traits and various small subjects, also pic
lures in fine Limoges enamels, are now t. be
seen in every store that boasts of a fine trade.
The paintings are set, as n rule, III a circle Of
small briliantS or pearls, Occasionally one
sees ear rings made in similar fashion, the
painted me,lalOns in these being, Of course,
much smaller in size. IL need hardly be told
that this class of jcwelry is highly priAed, not
only becau:e Of its intrinsic worth, hut from
its artistic merit. Jewellers Circular.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Colossal statues.

WHAT i the next largest statue in existence
to EarthoiI!s Statue Of Liberty r. ".
The Baitholdi statue is the largest s'rac-
ure completed Tie colossal statue Of RAJ
aria N MIui.h * about oi feet in height;
hat OF ~ Charles % Bnrrome" on the
hoes Of LAKE Magsipre in lta.yi- - feet.
he Virgin Of fuy /, - feet. tn" Bar
hnlli statue measures Isl icct aud inch
so,u liz" lotfom Of the plinfh 70 III" top 81
he torch flame, and stands with H. pedestal
~ feet II inches above low water mari.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Wotnen's Names,

Charles Dudley Warner rightfuIlv insists
that women shall call themselves 10y their
own names, instead Of their husbands For
instance IL Mary Green mayrie> Richard
Roe she is not properly Mrs. Richard Roe,
but Mary Green Roe The correct way
would be to give girl at baptism only one
name besides that OF her family as simply
Mary Green When she marr.cS she la, only
10 add the name Of her husband Mary Green
Roe. That Is the correct thing ~ womens
names
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Antiquity of Man.

What are the facts as arrived at by scien-
lists rs to mans first appearance on the
eartht.R II.
There is no satisfactory evidence Of man
imbelded in strati.ed rock. IA in the case OF
fossilized animals. The bones of human be-
ings have been found in caves along with the
bones of extinct animals These are, per-
haIs, the best evidcnc,s of mans antiquity
but, as scientists differ from 10000 TO zoe, 900
years in the matter, maus first appearance
on earth may be put down Us unknown
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

1t is said that cannon ball shot from the
mouth o. Il gun pointed horizontally will
strike the earth at the same time as n ball
dropped from the mouth of the gun to point
directly beneath it. Is this true' If 50, please
explain why.--HOwDER MoHKEY.
Yes The moving bah is dropping while it
moves from the gun with the same velocity
rs if 1t moved only in one direction. Its curve
motion from the time ii leaves the gun till 1t
STRIKES the ground does not affect It's pellen-
dicular motion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Is it true that CIoopa,ras Needle, the ODE
G-k IN Central park, after standing some
500 years in Egypt is giving way under the
climate of New Norki
II is disputed The monolith was found
not long since to he scaling oil ON one side. A
preparation of paralIino was put on it., and the
scales were removed for this purpose. 1t is
claimed that THESE scales are the result of fire
burning against it many centuries ago,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

When did the first uprising Of the com.
mune Of Pari, take place and who led it,
REX.
It began on the iO.h Of August, l792, head
rd br Dautnn Narat was the leading spirit
Of the committee. Of surveillance, hui the
leader and iI>,igatOr 81 the bloud,hed at that
time RDbe,pcrrr was the leader through
all IN" PERIOD Of the reign " terror.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

am an only daughter A gentleman Of
good character and against whom my parents
make no objection, wishes me TO be his wife,
He lives in Il distant city, and my mother OBJ
jects to my marrying him simply on the
ground that she does not wish me to be sep
arated from her Is my duty to her or the
one who wishes me to be his wife!-S
There is no moral ohligation-as you state
the case-for you to remain with your mother.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
cirard and the Ministers,

Can YOU inform mo whether there is any
truth in the oft-rrpcated statement that no
minister is permitted within the premises Of
Grard college at Philadelphia
By the term, Of the will 10y which Girard
college received its bcqucSt, no minister or
e,cIc>,asrlr Of any sect or church Is allowed
to visit the premise. on any pretcXt or 10
have any connection with the college.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
CITY or Country.

Is il better for a young man to 90 to the
city or to remain in the Countryl-A. c. +.
He should consult his natural tastes. The
prizes in city life are usually regarded more
dazzling than those to be secured in the
country. But the larger the prize the more
difficult 1t is of attainment. IL is not 50 much
the field rs the patience and industry with
which one labOrs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

yards of heavy material and be squeezed
with pettiroat bands till they are fairly pur-
pie in the face.
A movement is on foot tn make their cloth
ing looser and more comfortable. Infants
are now put into short clothes as carly as the
age OF months. This leaves room for them
so kick and grow strong.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Hot Mater.

cious in arr-sting hemorrhagc, on The sur
face, 10y pressing for a few minutes towels
dipped in very hot water on the bleeding
part. aud hemorrhages in a cavity IL Their.
are no large yesselsl by throwing a stream Of
very warm water into IL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Put pint Of cider and cup Of brown
sugar into enough water to cover the ham
boil three hours, until the skin viii peel of
easily Remove the skin and cover with q
crust of sugar, and bake III SLOW oven
three hours. Dissolve a cup OF sugar in .
pint Of cider, and haste the ham, frequently
while Laking Ii the ham Is very sweat, use
lsSs sugar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Can you inform me what year the Confed-
crate general Robert T., Lee graduated at
West Point, and whether he stood first in his
class, His age at graduation,-DIXiE.
Gen Robert T.. Lee was graduated at West
Point July /, 1899. He stood second in a class
of forty six members. His age at graduation
was 20 years and i mOrths
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

What makes the sky look blue'-IGSoRA-
MUS
Polarization OF light, If the reader wishes
to know what polarization is he must make q
study of n scientific phenomenon which very
few scientific writers or lecturers have sue
ceeded in making clear.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

ord II airy width,
will be required "a
make the little gar.
ment. The trim
ming will need two
and a half yards of
wide embroidery
and one yard OF
narrow edging.
Every attempt to
simplify babies
garn e II IS a II d
III axe { h e m less
hunglesome must
be W lc IN G Il .
Many people are
asking why, just
because the little
things are weak
and can { help
themselves, { h e y
should be 5 wad =
~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Will YOU please give the distance between
the piers of the bridge between New York
and Brooklyn, or the length Of span'-A.
q. o.
The length of the river span is 1886 feet 6
inches. The clear height of the bridge at the
center of the span is 10 feet above high
water, the total height of towers pa feet !,
length, $3.50 feet: width s. feet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Is Bartholdi, who designed the Goddess OF
Liberty, of Italian or French origin'-B. a.
Auguste Bar,holII comes of an AlSatian
family,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Aneat slip for n very young infant, The
especially desirable point about it is that, be
ing cut sacque fashion, there will not he a
mass of gathers aud wrinkles about the baby's
neck
Two and onc-eighth wards of goods. OF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
GALS SAILOR COSTUME AND YOUNG
lADY'S BASQUE.

Baby's Slip without Any Clumsy Gathers
nj the Neck-Painted Brooches-Por-
Cap.
There are many graceful and artistic
tasques this season, They are in great variety
and are to b. worn 10y anybody with a slen-
der figure Fancy ones Of different colors
are especially delighted in by slim young
ladies' The illustration shows very pretty
one Of these 1t is coat BASQUE, which may
I've worn with skirts Of the same fabric, or
with figured skirt that harmonizes, is made
Of fine cloth dark brown in the model, EN-
broidered with soutache and beads.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Gen. Pelissicr.

Can you tell Inc if Gen. PelisSier, one Of the
nations present guests, is the same who
storrned the MalakoR in the Criinean war
and was made Duke Of MalakoffrA. DE b,
No The present Gen. PeEssier is the son
of the first PeliSSier
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The.front Is double breasted and pointed,
and the back of the same length, aud likewise
pointed, while the sides are extended and cut
off square nj the lower edge. \ ribbon bow
l. on one ehOuller
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Girls sailor Dress.

Among thu pretty fancies for little girls
frocks this season is the sailor costume here
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
QUESTION AND ANSWERS.
A Column in Which You May Learn
Many Things.

What is the pay Of the different grade OF
generals Of the United States armyECoR-
PoRAL.
Lieutenant general, $1,000; major gen.
eral, 1900; brigadier general, $500.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-05-28
She Slapped His Ears.

New York Tribune. s.,..F ) rs. : s.ss4 ::
! was standing in front Of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, q few days ago
with ext congressman John g. schu-
maker, OF Brooklyn, when. q young la
dy passed by. 81 declare, said Mr.,
Schumacher, ttbut that can be no 9th
er than Mrs. Barney w illiams, theac
ress. 1t has been years since SAW
her. It WIS on the occasion Of one 81
the most exciting scenes L have ever.
witnessed. She was living in Brock
slyn. Her house was robbed. She lost
her jewelry and all her fine clothing.
John S. Folk was Chief. OF Police then.
He nabhed the thief the next day.
Mrs. Williams went down to the Jail
to see the goods found on the man so
as to identify him as the thief. Waen
she came in the man was sitting on
bench. The moment he was pointed
out to her she walked over to where
he was and began to slap his face and
head, pound him and beat him. She
was q vigorous woman and the way
she struck was not funny to the poor,
wretch, who did not dare to- strike
back or even ofler o detence. We had
TO take him away from her before she
grew quiet. That must have been.
twenty pears : ...s.'
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-05-28
How French Girls are W,1ooe1.

How French Girls are Wooed. Z
I remember, just before the Franco
Prussian war, 9 Mdlle. Pairien, .
very witty and intelligent girl Of L.,
attended the day-school in which !
was teaching. She had passed her ex-
aminatlons at pHotel de Vile, but
was 90 fond other school that she pro-
tested she would not leave it until it
was time for her to be married. She
was q privileged character among the
teacherssand pupils sort Of parlor
boarder. One day she came running
to US and said: Mamma has serious
" gone to work to find me q husband.
1saw q candidate last night at tho
theater, but I don't like him. He
equiats. / am going to see another at
the Opera Comique tonight. 8 The
next morning our question Was: How
did you like him? Cant like him;
papa heard that his property was en-
tailed, and that his father died Of
some ereditary disease z Thus,
every morning to oar 8 amusement, she
wodid come with = new story, told ia
her own sprikhtly way. Once she told
'us Sthat ons ut llsfs mo ther, horses
WAS lamed; Nh supposed that lie (ths
hOrgs1 WasI hea tired of running
alter 3 Inns band Tor lIsr. AZ last sho
found tho right one, or rather the
right one MS found for her. She then
at once stopped jjokkiiG and, with the
Gi0flfv ShA = n Owes 81 asa.a,xnnI1s - q
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-05-28
!. Il n ! = = - -
C'00Ul l|111

Because her eyes 10 me and yous
The brightest ars and bluest,
I'll storms arise bstwesn NJ two, S
20 Ihe eldest friends and truests
- e1lilea on NJ; ny heart Ii light,
& And yours = stepped Id sorrow,
A1 vt IL howsr j gays tonight, 3s435
s.,s I'D throw to you to-morrow. 81
sNnqnstes isshs; % say with me;
ssssa & let HIN Who wins her wear her;
taif howevsr fair she b,
1stss aaany : lassie iairsr. 55..
1T n ii hen and veil Il may,
TIT eAeh favain, lAs pleaded,
"A my co. ~ thrown away,
Nh your ~ unhssdsd,
vow ols.s ~ no hsrmit's Vow,
Sfll cfcas l0aininx billow,
~ hind AbOat our dismal Abrows
No MreAth ef mcurniul Willow: 81
Dut show. ins ~ 81 her disdai
We vt can ldye Without her; "
And Joining ha,sd ven laugh asnin,
And think no mors about hsrl
IRA ss. 81. HUoR CoNwAY.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-05-28
IA British Iandholder.

IS The duke 81 Sutherland, Who IS now.
stopping at the Windsor Hotel, New.
York, with his suite. q ms more Land
I than any other of tho British peeraee.
The va1 Is BY no means equal to.
some other but the area ii
greater bang ths nitro connty %
Int heraes1t e ;724
aquax lIione, a 10 600 acres.
'1t - sltnatSd siinstt north of Scotland
and Observation-Disclosures King.
IN ldition 80 this hs adj ed immense.
TO the family seal By marrying
the countess ot sfolnarty The dukes
kindred include the highe dignatariia
and being brother1in-l In 20 the duke
:ot Argyls 10 = uncle to- I1ord I,orno,
Who nlal1iied ono of pictoriasd angh.
"a lii1r 81 Ut - correct q,
idsoi Amerifa I sible md he,'
!bsAn ST tr4yelilg through south
and viii nov M 20 tom
north
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-05-28

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g support the desIs that mot Their
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