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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-09-20
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-09-20
She Knew the Reason.

Husband - I'm feeling awfully queer this
morning, my dear.
Wife We'll, you needn't be alarmed It's
because yen arr, sebeF.-Boston Courier.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-09-20
Nnt Ennerf Evidence.

st. Peter ito applicant Did you bring any
reference?
Applicant-Ive got copy OF the epitaph
on my tombstone and IT'S daisy.
ST. Petcr-Yes, s'pose it is, hut epitaphs
are not recognized here my friend.-Life.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-09-20
In Search ofIutorratton,

Mrs. D>-Who suggested cremation.
Mr.. D.--Ciudere,la, probably.
Mrs. D.-You thiuk you'rs smart don't you2
I'm in earnest. what author treats of il?
Mr.. D.-Burns, maybe, or Dante, or you
might consult Coke.-Cartoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
TOnica Items,

James Thornton held his sale on Thurs
day, disposing Of q number Of desirable cat
tie, steers etc.
A gang of about GO laborers has been at
work surfacing tbs track between here and
La Sale 1t is likely that the entire line
will be eventually ballssted with gravel.
VIM. Miska is the section boss at this
point. He is now living in the passenger
house at Ancons. Ernest Burish is his
right hand man, who recently moved into
the old Methodist parsonage in the rear OF
the church In Toncs.
Mrs. ii. NJ. Carpenter Of Chicago, and DR..
Geo NJ. Jennings, were united in marriage
at Chicago on Thursday last.
j. 4. Hartenbower has moved into the
house which he purchased Of DR.. Blacke.
The Robinson house has new occupant
in the person of Isaac Cook.
Miss Mile Hand, of Utah, lectured in
the Congregational church on Mormonism
on Friday evening.
Miss Amelia Beck took charge Of the
Lowell school last week.
Mr.. Kraiser has returned from Winconsin,
where he attended the final illness of neph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
Earlytlle Entries,

The women's Christian Temperance Union
held . meeting at the residence of Jacot
Radley on Tuesday evening. After the usu
al order of business, a very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed in various ways.
VI. b. Schermerhorn will erect fine bust
mes block ON his lots south of the Arnold
block as soon as possible. 1t is to be very
nice structure, credit to Earlville and its
builder, and if our village had few more
men like Mr.. Schermerhorn, We would soon
make poor old Mendoza lock small and in,
significant.
The Ministerial ASSN, will commence in
the ~ L. Church on Wednesday. The pro
gramme is long and interesting, and large
delegation of the cloth is expected to be in
attendance. The sessions will be open to
the general public.
Miss Jennie Mortenseu, of Milwaukee
was the guest of Mrs. II. r, Hicks last week
She was delegate to the international
Council of the Women at Washington, ID. u
WILL b. JONES.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Duty to mankind and obligation to the
manufacturers of the remedy demand that
acknowledge the wonderful results Of using
Swift's Specific.
Three years ago was afflicted with that
most horrible of diseases, blood poison. In
vain sought help from the medical profes-
sion, changing doctors two or three times
The mercurial remedies used soon put ne
on crutches and brought on untold pain. l
could see myself failing every day. NY
weight Vas reduced from 100 to III pounds
in six weeks. could see no use OF living
situated as was, and WAS so desperate ct
times that felt like taking my own life.
Friends intsrfersd, and urged me to 60 to
Hot Springs. started, but on my way met
q friend who persuaded ne to stop with him,
and to try Swis's Specific. | had no faith
in patent medicines, and at first would not
listen to such advice. But my suffsrings
were so intense finally yielded. After the
first bottle l felt great change, and by the
time had used one dozen bottles was ike
myself once more. still felt some pains in
my limbs, and so continued the use OF the
m edicine, and to day one would never think
that had been such wreck and cured by
that wonderful remedy. II stands at the
head of all blood remedies, and is blessing
10 all mankind, ]. II. BRowN,
Hornersville, Steuben county, N. Z.
No. 80, 1885.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THx SwIrr SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, Allan
Ia, Go. New York, l57 W. 23d st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Prof Chas. Chanter, editor Of the Hdgnet,
who is engaged in laying out Natural Park,
on the South side, went over to Island No. |,
on Tuesday in search of ferns, fungi and
sore fingers, and was about to return to civ
iization and Windsor hotel supper, when,
behold agreat log arose in his path and the
boat went over on her beam end with o CUR
gle like unto the sounds heard at late
hour of dinner party. lie was encountered
by the possession of heavy clothing and n
pair of rubber boe.s, but being a man of
unusual physical powers, reached the forest
primeva of Island No. in q very short
time. lie shouted for assistance, but the
only assistance vonchsafed was that Of the
echoes in spreading and prolonging his
melody. At length, the attention Of some
boys on the opposite bank was attracted,
and in short time the Professor was in Mr.
Porier's boat on the way to Riverview.
His collection about 2000 small ferns and
some evergreens, valued at $50, good coat
and vest, and some valuable papers are
supposed to be resting somewhere in the
vicinity Of the Henry dam; but the Profes-
sor is sure that the 10th Of April is little
previous for out door lavatory enjoyment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Harvey Fisk IL Son, of New York have
addressed to the newspapers and others, q
circular headed, what Is the troublev
We don't see the necessity of their asking
the question since they appear to have
solved II to their own satisfaction withou,
outside aid. Wall street is dead, they say,
however; money is getting scarce, and the
President will not order the purchase of
bonds without unquestioned authority TO do
So The Fisks want the President to be
given that authority. All right. But
Fisk Il Sons take pains to add, In nice
brown ink,-"Whlle the government has
80 large debt, Congress should be very
cautious In reducing revenues. The peo-
pie do not complain Of or even feel, the
collection of the present revenues Of the
government but the people do complain
that the present revenues paid In 80 cheer
fully should, If too much to run the gov
ernment be locked up from use, when they
could so easily be used in reducing the
debt" 1t Is very likely the Messrs. Fisk
"do not complain of, or even fell the col.
lection OF the present revenues" The
Messrs Fisk may be the mortgages of
western farmers and yet all the mortgagors
have left after paying their taxes to the
Messrs. Fisks' manufacturing customers.
They may be the bankers OF the
State agents who want the Direct
Tax repaid on the cotton tax refunded.
OF course they do not feel the oppression
of high taxes; and 1t is all very we'll to say,
as do the Messrs. Fisk: "Let US, as soon
as possible, be free from debt,-capital and
people from the whole world will seek our
borders, and we shall become the Clear.
ing House" OF the world but how the
people are going to get out Of debt when
the government and Its beneficiarles, the
protected monopolists, absorb all their saw
ings and want to absorb more Is just what
the Messrs Fisk do not explain. Indeed
common people in the "rowdy west" Cant
readily see how relief can be offorded to
any one by paying off the debt and at the
same time levying taxes just as before az
If no debt were being PAID with the money.
Nor can they see the righteousness of one
generation payinga debt that should be
distributed over the shoulders of several
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Too dry; give US rain 10 the cry and ther
| again some people are never satisfied
| however il is very essential that we have
rain soon or our crops will begin to present
repeat such season rs We have just past
through. and as every one we'll knows VT
don't desire Il repetition Of the last years
experience by any means.
A MIR, Clay of Los Angeles, Cal q real
estate dealer at that place, stopped with US
one day last week, while enroule to Aurora.
We we're pleased to meet Mr.. Clay, call
again.
The evening OF the debate has been chang
ed from Friday to that Of Saturday. We
have not learned how it was at the last
session,
School election next Saturday, the Dist
There are 10 be elected two directors as Mr.
BOrchsenius has rendered his resignation
We are sorry that il is thus, that we are to
lose his official aid ~ he has been very
judicious and competent official for num-
of years. We would be pleased to have Mr.
u returned to the position he has SO long
we'll filled.
Some have commenced blowing for corn
and while it seems rather soon after the
opening up Of spring, it is none to soon for
the season is late
School, We learn, is progressing quite
satisfactory, thanks for compliments that
are extended from various individuals on
behalf OF the school.
Much improvement has resulted from the
pains taken Arbor day, especially at our
school grounds. The teacher carried trees
nearly two miles and set out on grounds with
aid of pupils. Somebody has to do in order
TO have DONE lNCoGNITo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The La Sale Republican throws q food oil
light upon the republican machines grinding
in La Sale rev days ago in this wise.
The La Sale township caucus was a unique
affair. Two tickets in the field and of course
one was elected The one elected had list
Of alternates for a tail, the other didn't, but
carried a proviso for " delegation to fill va.
csnccs" The former was elected by ma'
joriiy of about l6 in vote of 81, but the
votes for alternates were dumped in waste
basket without counting. After the vote
was declared, there being eight persons pres
ent, Il. ID. Mcdonald, whose name headed
the alternate ticket, moved that the delegs
tion be instructed to fill vacancies, which
little matter had just been defeated by ballot.
The call for the caucus did not include .
mention of the matter Of electing town
committee for the ensuing year, yet it was
the first work done. These are little affairs
it is true and do not amount to much. The
latter case might occasion tempest IN tea.
pot some day, however, The former is the
importation into LaSalle of the common
practice in various Southern States of coun.
ting votes as they were not cast. Those ] Q
publicans who voted Mr.. McDonaid's ticket
must be very proud of his leadership, and
will doubtless take great pleasure in again
voting in accordance with his slate. Wednes-
day morning delegates were begging alter
mats to take their places and out of the
twelve elect only eight delegates and sub
stitute alternates could be mustered in the
convention. The harmony of the machine
movements is said to have been very remark,
able
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
LOstant Gleanlngs,

Mrs. Chss. Merritt is gaining strength
though not as rapidly as her friends would
desire. 1t is hoped that she will soon bt
able to be about.
Mrs. Werner, mother Of Arville Werner,
is lying very i'll at Wenons.
Bro. Parker, of the Wenona Index, talk.
of establishing branch Of the Index here
under the title of the Lostdnt Indr1. II
would DO very good measure for Wenona
merchants.
Don't get excited over the non appearance
of the black diamonds. If some of you old
foges would put up some of your wealth,
instead of squeezing cent until the Indian
yels, the shaft would be in place today. 1t
is coming however, and before the season is
over
Small grain is beiug put in rapidly. All
that is needed is plenty Of raid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The Lisbon correspondent of the Morris
Herald, republican, says:
Kendall county has been whimpering
so long about having representative In
congress, we have at last conceived plan
that will assure Little Kendall the long
sought for honorable distinction, provided
we can secure the cooperation of the demo
Gratis In the whole district Our plan Is
simple and easily understood. This Is It:
Hon. Andrew Welsh and tariff reform.
We regard such com binatiOn with com.
plscent security, and do not hesitate In
stalking our prophetic judgment against
the result, provided the republican candi-
date makes the fight on protective Issues.
and the late Doodle campaigning barred.
Mr.. Welsh needs no Introduction from US
he IL known 20 BE- Q practical man, with
business qualifications equal TO the best
and with the unfinching integrity that he
possesses makes him safe and reliable ct
all times; that coupled with his enyiable
popularity, would MAKE him most hope
full candidate for his party. We say, let's
try 'em once on Andy Welsh and tariff
reform, and then If we don't get there we'll
hang up the Implements.
Well, now, that would not be bad Idea.
We don't know Of any one who would
make better canvass or be harder man
for the republicans to beat than the Hon.
Andrew Welsh. And there has been ne
man named In any party at this time who
would do the district more honor or serve
1t better than Mr.. Welsh.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
Mn. GKonox KEENAN, will tell in the May

Mr.. GEoRoR KEENAN, will tell in the May
Century how he came TO 60 TO Siberia on the
Century expedition Mr., Kennan had spent
some time in Siberia already in connection
with the overland telegraph scheme. and in
the summer Of 1884 he ma lie a preliminary
excursion 10 st, Petersburg and Moscow for
the purpose Of collecting material, aud as
certsiping whether or not obstacles were
likely to be thrown in his way by the Rus.
sian Government. He returned in October,
fully satisfied that his scheme was practi
Cal one. lie therefore sailed from New
York for Liverpool in May, 1885. He says :;
IAN my prepossessions were favorable to
the Russian Government and unfavorable to
the Russian Revouiionists He adds that
this partly explains the friendly attitude
toward me which was taken by the Russian
Government, the permission which was Civ.
en- me to inspeo, prisons and mines, and the
comparative immunity from arrest, deten
iion, and Imprisonment which | enjoyed,
even when my movements and associations
were such as justly to render me an object
of suspicion to the local Siberian authori
ties"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
A Woman's Discovery,

"Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that two by lady in this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep She bought of US bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption and
was so much relieved on taking the first dose
that she slept all night and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her name is
Mrs. Luther Lutz" Thus write w. c. Ham.
rick e. Co., of Shelby, N. C..-Get free
trial bottle at D. Lorraux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Judge George c. Barrett, of the Supreme
Court, New York, before whom the
"boodle" Alderman and Jacob Sharp
were tried, has written an article on Mis-
carriages of Justice" which will appear in
the Forum for May. The same number
will contain Obstacles to Good City Gov
ernment,' by ex-Mayor Seth Low, of
Brooklin; Appropriations for Public
Works" by Senator S. NJ. COLON; and a
strong article by Michael Davitt, on Irish
Landlordism."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
Death of Phillip McGinnis.

Phillip McGnuis, formerly Of Wallace
township, in this county. died at his home
north of Odell, on March 25th last, Of heart
disease. at the age Of So years.
Mr.. McGnnis was well known here, where
he lived for many years prior to his moving
to Livingston county, year ago He was
thoroughly upright and honest man, good
citizen and q good neighbor, and both in La
Sale and Livingston counties had the re.
spect ofevery man who knew him. lie leaves
q family, provided for, we believe,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
Tho Verdict Unanimous.

VS.. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind. testi-
fes: 81 can recommend Electric Bitters Al
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold ha:
given relief in every case. One man toek
six bottles, and was cured Of Rheumatism Of
10 years standing Abraham Hare, drug
gist, Bellville, Ohio, sfiirms: "The best sell
ing medicine have ever handled in my q
years experience is Electric Bitters.' Thous
ands Of others have added their testimony
so that the verdict is unanimous that Elec
trio Bitters do cure all diseases of the Liver
Kidneys or Blood. Only q half dollar .
bottle at d. Lorriaux's Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Ii Is fancled by grateful patron that the
next comet will appear In the form OF q
huge bottle, having Golden Medical Dis
covery" inscribed upon 1t In bold charac-
tiers. Whether this concelt and high com
pliment will be verified, remains to be seen
but DR.. Pierce will continue 10 send forth
that wonderful vegetable compound, and
potent eradicator of disease. 1t has nc
equal In medicinal and health. giving prop
critics, for imparting vigor and tone to the
liver and kidneys, In purifying the blood
and through II cleansing and renewing the
whole system. For scrofulous humors, and
consumption, or lung scrofula. In lite early
stages, 1t Is a positive specific. Druggists
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The Streator Monitor says that the Santa
Fe will be double tracked this season be
tween Ancona and Chicago is settled fact
The contrac, has been let for the portion Of
the grading south of the Kankakee river, if
not also for the work between the kankakee
and Chicago, and the graders are already
preparing for work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
OUR AGENTS.

Trix FRRR TRADER may he obtained at the following
plsces By the angle copy or subscriptions will be taken
Ior any length OF time At the regular rates
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ham Address Troy Grove
Postmaster At Leland
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

1t Is a good deal to say, but II seems
indeed possible that Chicago people will
blush with modest pleasure when they
read Mr.. Charles Dudley Warmers esti-
mate OF them and their city, published In
Harper's Nagaziae for May Mr.. Warmers
admiration Is unreserved, not only for
Chicago's possibilities but for Its actual,.
ties, and his comparisons will not be found
TO be odious-at least not to the Chicagoans
AS centre of the universe, Paris, Pekin,
and Berlin mot to mention New York;
must ere long, he thinks, admit the POSI-
ton OF this great city. So much for busI-
ness. From social point of view Mr..
Warner believes that Chicago has not yet
attended its ultimate excellence; still he
holds that the best people there have
truer love for books and literature than
the corresponding class in New York, and
that they are less critical, and occasionally
admire things more than true BostOnians.
The plain inference from all this is that
the people of Chicago have at last got
firm grip on culture and true elegance, and
simply mean to make them hum. The
effect of such articles as this Western
series now running through Harper's will
be intellectually good, They will help to
overcome the natural timidlty of the West
ern people, and cause the etfete populations
of the East to know their own humble
nlapa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Iowa has passed PAW to give bounty
of 2 cents a pound on call sugar pro
duced In Iowa, not over $4,000 to be paid
out annually. The amount is not likely to
develop great sugar interest in Iowa, but
it is sample of the pernicious legislation
Of iuconsiderate and Uniformed men. No
state can grow rich by levying taxes on
itself. A very short study OF the disastrous
effects of sugar bounties in Germany and
France would convince sensible lowan
of that fact. The legislature should have
been treated to file of the Popular Science
Monthly for the past four or five months.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Sesolpsd, That IL IL our fervent hope and
prayer that Bishop James Ryan may enjoy
long life and unim paired health and faculty
TO round out to it's fulness his sacred mission
here below and that Ms he is illustrious
among msn, so may he also be crowned
in heaven and
Resolved, That these resolutions he spread
at large upon the records OF inns society,"
that we cause their publication In 'he sew
eral Ottawa papers, aud that copy hereof
be iuingly presented to him with reference
to whom these resolutions are adopted In
love and highest esteem.
WILL p. LrAHY,
PATRICK HAYES,
JSo. +. FLYNN,
W. ". Curtis,
DENNIS o BRirN,
Committee.
BISHOP Ryan responded in short ad-
dress thanking the commit ee and the order
for their greatly cherished gift, and spoke
feelingly of the amicable and mutually
beneficial association between the society
and the church. and more especially OF the
devotion and reverence Of Gods will mani
tested by the order in general. Coming as
it did from an order so closely allied with
the church, this testimonial would be douby
treasured
The Bishop was visited by about twenty
i've leading clergymen from the Peoria and
Chicago dicoeses on Thursday, to whom he
gave q dinner at the Clifton. In the after
noon carriages were engaged, and the
Bishop and his guests were driven around
the city and shown the numerous points of
interest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

An unusual accident happened to the
new Dixon saloon building in Streator on
Friday. The building was resting on
wooden blocks, while cellar was being
excavated for building a foundation. The
digging of the cellar undermined the
temporary supports and the building fell
about two feet, twisting and wrecking ii
badly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The Peru SharpshOoters are constantly
for the great shooting tourna-
ment to be held there In June. Large
delegations from Chicago, Milwaukee,
Peoria and other cities, will attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
CLUBBING RATES.

The following club rates will be made only to sob
crbers to the FREE TRADER who pay up all arrearages
and one year in advance and to new subscribers No
others are entitled the "cut rates." and no others
viii be given these low prices The price named below
"a for both the FRKK TRADER and the publication
named year. subscriptions for lees than one year