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And the belief that good can be done TO
others, the writer of the following could
not resist forwarding this testimony. 1t
came as all testimonials came TO the Swift
Specific Co.-unsollcited, and its frankness
and earnestness speak better than volumes
of labored and perfunctory praise. The
lady is prominent teacher in the public
schools of Montpelier, Williams Co, Ohio
MONTPELIER, o., Sept, 2, 1887.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. Ga:
Gantlemen--I wish To proclaim to the
world what S. s. 5. has done for me For
the past ten years | have been afflicted
with dreadful eruptions on by face, caused
by ivy poison. | was under the treatment
of number of physicians, but obtained no
relief tried the best "blOod purifier" in
the market, but without avail had given
up in despair, thinking / could not be
cured; but happening to read the Detroit
J0urna9, | noticed ). s. s. advertised and
read Mrs. Baily's testimonial. | thought
would try this remedy. | have taken
eight bottles, and there is not a spot on my
face. 1t has also cured me of chronic
catarrh. have never enjoyed better health
than do at present feel like il new
person. cannot lind words sufficient to
express my appreciation of its merits, and
the gratitude feel for the glad tidings
that came 10 me through the reading of
that advertisement. Wishing you every
success, am Yours truly,
JOSIE OWEN.
Mrs. Scott LlstGn, ll6 Zane 81. Qsland)
Wheeling, West Virginia, writes Oct 18th,
1887; Having used s. S. s. for blood,
can safely say that II beats anything have
used to cleanse the blood and make new
being ont of a person"
Mrs T. W. Wilson, of Hopkinsville, Ky
writes: "Seven years ago sore developed
on my nose from finger nail scratch
tried few simple remedies, but the sore
would not yield. grew worse every year
for seven years Many thought had a
cancer. Over year ago commenced
taking s. s. 8 and two dozen bottles on.
tirely cured me.
"When began with Swift's Specific,
was In very poor health, and could hardly
drag about. After l bad finished the
course of 8. 8. g., was strong and buoyapt
anil had good appetite. regard it We a
most valuable medicine for ladies' in weak
delicate health. 1t Is q household medi.
cine with me-"
Treatise ON Blood and Skin Die .ses
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Drawer 3, At
lanta, Ga.
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Mrs. Lctitia Tyler Se,nple, Il daughter Of
the late President Tyler, is almost totally
blind, and is at present an inmate Of the
Louise home, Washington, ID. G. Mrs.
Semple is n handsome, distinguished looking
woman, in manners and speech of the old
school. Her profile is an exact reproduction
Of that of her famous father.
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TIE PRoGhEss OF THE WORK

Since October lst there have been forty
seven new Oranges Cup to January lst as
against twenty seven during the same pc
Rod In 1855
AT the late session Of the State Grange
of Illinois one hundred and tweD,y -seven
were inilia ed into The degree nj Flora
and al the STATE Grange of Wisconsin
eightN.One.
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Alaska for mosquitoes is said to beat New
Jersey. Dogs are killed by them, and men
preserve their lives only by covering their
faces with thick cloths and wearing gloves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

Mr.. Ruskin's opinion Of The Edinburgh
Review is in order The Review has just de-
scribed him as possessed by abnormal van
ity and folly of egotisn," and as having "by
dint Of mere verbal eloquence and phenome-
nal effrontery imposed himself on whole
generation as q teacher
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

Traverse City (Mich.) man is lecturing
on the evils Of wearing a mustache. He de-
clares that no man with any respect for him.
self should permit hair to grow on his upper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

The farmer requires to cooperate with
others-with his immediate neighbors for
small items OF personal business, with his
neighborhood or section for the sale.
Some twenty years ago an order was de-
vised and systematized for this very pur.
pose OF aiding the farmer 10 aid himself.
1t was to do this by educating him In bust.
ness and general information, by promot-
ing his social welfare aud assisting him In
the necessary purchases and sales inciden.
tai to his condition. Its projectors named
it the Grange, or, In other words, the farm.
In the short period of its history 1t has
proven itself to be the most practical of the
beneficial orders In existence" DR. George
A. Brouen, Lecturer Connecticut State
GRANGE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

A Pittsburg concern is the only one in the
country that can turn out steel armor plates
four inches thick. Each plate weighs 10000
pounds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

Tho Empress Eugene has spent 100000
on the mausoleum at marlborough Tho
appointments of the tomb are OF the most
ornate and costly description.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

1t is an odd fact that among the German
exports TO this country is grease extracted
from wool, and shipped as substitute for
plycerine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-18

land. 1t is nonpHeil Or losses Of appetite
and debility. Price 25 cts.
Perfect health can be assured 70 the ba.
by by judlciouslv using DR.. Bulls Baby
syrup. Sold everywhere tor 20 cests
bou,e.
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An Offensive Breath.

Is most distressing, not only TO the per.
son afflicted II he nave any pride, but TO
those with whom he comes In contact. II
is delicate matter to speak of, but II has
parted not only friends but lovers. Bad
breath and catarrh are idseparable. DR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify,
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Fortune knocks once at every mans door,
but at some doors, oh, SO softly!-The Epoch
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south Side Notes,

The South side Methodist church build
ing has been overhauled and an addition in
the shape Of an entrance room erected on
the south west corner, with a neat and very
pretty spire extending up from the roof. in
which q bell will be placed in a few weeks.
The congregation in this church has grad.
ually increased for the past year.
Mrs. John Horner who for several weeks
has been confined to her bed with sickness,
is improving slowly.
Old Mr.. Stevison, whose life two weeks
ago WAS considered as doubtful, in conse.
quence of a throat swelling has recovered.
The South Side Mineral springs have re-
come famous rs a winter fishing resort, some
two or three hundredpounds of bass and red
horse having been captured there within the
last tour or FIVE days. Fish from Lake Mich
igan, Peoria, and Coval creek had assem-
bled beneath the ice in the river there to
take advantage OF the healing properties of
the mineral water flowing in at that point
and hence their capture by the spear pro-
cess.
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The components of Laxad0r are daily |
prescribed 10y the ablest physicians of the |
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Grand Ridge.

Grand Ridge.
The lay Of the land around Grand Ridge
is higher than most places in the county
considering the AGRA, coming under this ele-
walton, caused by one Of the "upheavels' OF
Dame Nature. Dick Hornick says he can
remember the time when it was a great deal
rougher than it is now-when it lay up in
hummocks, aud buffalo tracks were visible on
the prairie, and the smoke Of the wigwam
had but just cleared away, and the echo OF
the screeching papoose strung over the
shoulder Of It's psternal rescuer. as the two
receded before the tread OF civilization
could DO heard for miles
Dick can remember all this, and T.. Fin.
ley. says he will vouch for Dicks veracity.
Grand Ridge Is just now undergoing one
Of those fearful struggles which overwhelm
in grief, or cause community to rejoice in
the magnitude Of deserving victory-in any
event. II will be momentus epoch in her
history. We allude to the rise or downfall of
the Graud Ridge Minstrel troupe, home tai
ent, Of whom Will Nelly Is one Of which. So
far the troup have done we'll. The boys are
talented and keep their audience in an up.
rorious applause, which is perfectly proper.
Property in Grand Ridge has an upward
tendency, several places having chan god
hands lately, among which we mention the
sale of Watson's fine residence. near the de
pot, purchased by A. T. Hays, for $2,65O.
j. Z. McMullen, the ex. hardware man, is
now in the fat stock business and hereafter
will give his whole attention In that direc
ton. He has thirty head Of Pooled Angus
steers, weighing on an:average of 600 lbs.
The cattle are full blood, imported. black as
ebony with short curly hair and no horns-
regular mules, and the handsomest herd Of
cattle ever seen in La Sale county.
James Gibbons, who has long had charge
Of McMullen's farm, has shook the dust Of
Grand Ridge from his feet and goes to
Hoopston, Vermillion Co., Ill.
o. r. Woodward, has opened first class
restaurant in Grand Ridge, where man
can get as good an oyster stew as ever was
served. This just puts finishing touch on
Grand Ridge. JACOB.
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RAIN. ICE AND SLUSH IN THE STREETS.
A DISMAL DAY IN THE cIrY-GLoOM OVERHEAD AND


A DISMAL DAY IN THE CITY-GLOOM OVERHEAD AND
DIRT UNDER FOOT.
Tho morning broke yesterday with rain patter1ng on
the roofs and pavemens, and freezing as 1t fell For
several hours the sidewalks In most dangerous
condition. Some private householders thoughtfly
curricd out the law by sprnklng ashes before their
doors, but one Of tho City Departments proved
notable offender by allowing the walks In City Hall
Park TO remain I'm condition that rendered them
traps every crossed them until the warmer
temperature of the afternoon converted tho Ice into
sush.
Commission Coleman, OF the Department of Street
Cleaning, said that the Park Department alone
rested the possibility OF putting ashes on tho wallis
in the City Hail Park when that necessary. He
added that he doing the best no could with the
limited means and comparatively small force of mon
at his command, to keep the streets I'm passablo CON
dItion.
driving mist rolled the city in tho afternoon,
carrying dark and unhealthy vapOrs through the
streets, and with tho mud under foot and the over
hanging fog curtaning of tho sky the city was moro
comfortless than a Highland Moor In a Scotch mist,
and nearly as bad smoky London in mid-Novembcr
Hero and there a crossing was cIossable In most
cases they only fcidabe.
young German, only recently landed In this
country was admirng the weather in the eghborhood
OF Fourtcenth-st when one OF the carts of the De-
pameI Of street Cleaning y SAID hS s euon
to a friend "What funny expressions you have in
America"
"What do you moan ?" asked his friend.
"Why look thcre-'D. 5. c. dirt street car fon
do use the English language queerlyi'
Park Commissioner IIutchns said that the saturday
bahollday ponsibe for the filthy and slippery
condition of the walks In and around the parks in
the city II snOw-stOrm occurs after noon on sat,
uriay nothing dono toward cleaning The walks and
roadways I'm the parks until tho following Monday
morning although all bouscholders arc compelled by
city ordinance to begin cleaning their walks and
openinc cutters as soon the storm ceases Ho was
glad that his attention had boen called to the matter,
and hereafter no would cndeavor to have ashes or
sand srown on the walks of tho parks when they are
icy. ,.. , , o
weather for to-day
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4 YOUNG FORGER ARRESTED.

THE SON OF A WEALTHY LADY OF RocKAwAY AT
TEMPS TO DISCOUNT HIS FUTURE
Far Rockaway considerably stirred over the arrest OF
voung Russell Abrams. the OF wealthy lady living
here charge OF forgery preferred by Samuel Athaus
wealthy resident Some days ago young Abrams got Mr.
Ahsu, to discount note $500 purporng to be signed
BY Mrs Abrams, and not due for several months Last
Tuesday young Abrams asked Mr. Ahaus TO cash another
note for 5000 This paper somewhat detective ana
Mr. Altman. .snt II TO Mira Abrams TX IT. This brought
ont tho fact Of the forgery Ahaus at had
ABRAMS arrested.
Yesterday he was srragned before Justice Healey and
rsmanded under bail appears that Abrams Will reach his
majority nay, summer he viii into considerable
monsx IT., pay these notes that time II Is
probable that the will DO settled without into
urt
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WINTER VISITORS LAKEWOOD.

LAKEWOOD n. j., Feb. 1.-The Laurel House is near
iy ilod with guests and all the rooms are taken for
over Sunday. Lake Carasalto and Manetta Lake are
frozen over, to tho great enjoyment OF the skaters
leo boating Is q attraction here Card parties
are popular both day and evening.
Madame Louisa Cappiani. Of NewYork the we'll
known singer, at the Laurel House this week.
ElIhu Root Is registered at the Laurel House
william Dowd Of NewYork who has been among
tho guests OF the Laurel House for several days, was
Joined this week by Miss Dowd and William B. Dowd,
his daughter and son.
A party composed Of Miss Annie l. Wilmington, of
New York and Mr.. and Mrs. John f. DIX, Mr.. and
Mrs Sidney S. Ward Miss Ward and Edwin A. Dix,
all OF New ark, arrived last evening.
Judge ". J. Osborne OF Brooklyn, wrote his unique
sgnature on one OF the Lanrel's leaves last evening
Late arrivals arc follows: From New YOrk-C.
Fountain and family,G i. Adams, William NJ Rey nolds
Mrs James IL Young, Mr. and Mrs. F. W Cass, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles c. Burke, Mrs w. @. Hamilton tho Misses
Hamilton James Gaaiin, MISS Galla;in. Mr.. and Mrs
ID IL. Van Emburgh, Miss Ross, DR.. and Mrs. r. NJ
kellogg Mrs Moller Miss Conf1ing, Miss Elizabeth V.
Cockcroft Mr.. and Mrs. F. IL Bolts, Miss Belts, j.
Lawrence SiOsson, 4. H. Lane. ,,o
Prom Brooky MIR and Mrs. Charles Iobns on
UnrlbuIt IL L. Nesmith. Miss Ncsmiih.
From Philadolp ha-Mr and Mrs James McManes,
TT II FYllman. william r. Bow bright. John Wanamaker.
Fran Hoston-Mr. and Mrs. W. p Phillips. Mr and
Mrs S L. DaEer, MIC. ID. L. stone, b D. WARREN Avery
4 Rand
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BE "STRUCK" TIE WRONG DINNER PARTY

CAPTAIN CoNNoR GETS LITTLE MIXED AT DEL
MONIco's-HE APPRECIATED THE DIFFERENCE.
There were given at Demonicos on Thursday
evening That the second floor was the annual dinner
of the Baptist Social Unon conducted with much decoun
and OF spituous vnsus liquids
That on the floor above given by Nate" Salisbury
Buffalo Bits partner circle Of personal friends Two
dinners could presented much stronger contrast
either literary proceedings" or the liquids INDUCED
In.
captain W. NJ Connor OF the st. James Hotel, had an In
ya,ion to attend Mate" salsburys dinner He went TO
pelmonico's at the hour named on the card OF
invitation and shown into the large supper room.
Tho face, did not look familiar and the pro-
were rather formal He haa just begun wonder
what company had struck" when newspaper maa with
whom 10 was acquainted approached him and said
"why Captain did not know you were member OF the
Baptist Social Union"
We'll III be-"
The Captain started to forcibs expression out
eut IL short Explanations followed. and in few minutes
cantan Common was the floor above and heartily wei
coined although little late by salisbury and his guests
Captain privately informs his friends that tho transit
ton from tho dinner the Baptist Social Union 10 that Of
Salisbury his friends was startling.
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troa .... 0iennsm Wstsr Senator Edward q walker.
Batavia, NY.
ALONG THE JERSEY COAST.
WINTER HAPPENINGS AT LONG BRANCH, AsBURY

WINTER HAPPENINGS AT LONG BRANCH, AsBURY
PARK. SEA GIR1 AND ELSEWHERE.
LONG BRANCH Feb 4.-The roal estate salos along
this section of the NewJersey coast are unusually heavy
for this time Of year. A number OF fine lots have
been sold hero recently and largo number OF new
cottages will o, crested In the spring
Ashland Council, Junior Ordor United American
Mech .uts - oas OF the iLsi tUiOns Of Sea Bright
Last week IT dedicated Its handsome council rooms
Addresses made by General Clinton b. Fisk tho
Rev. Mr. Bishop, Hall Packer and others. COLA
tlon followed the speeches
James NJ. Strait has leased DR.. Henry 7. Helm
holds cottage In Chescaave Long Branch, for next
Samuel Hommngway and family, formerly Of Brook
Ign, bavo moved into thoir cottage at Sccondave.
and Emery ST, Asbury Park. This Is of tho finest
cottages In the Park
Loon Cottentln OF the Hollywood Cottages, is erect
Ing dozen pretty new cottages at springdale Long
Branch.
Oliver DOud Byron, the actor, will completely re-
model Castle Byron,' at Monmouth Beach, next
spring.
The story brick wing to tho Coleman House,
Asbury Park, Il rapidly approaching complexion -
Tho bulkhead OF the handsome villa of George f.
Baker, president of the First National Bank OF New
York al Monmouth Beach. has been badly damaged
by tho heavy surf of the past week IL VIII all have
to be rebuilt
Lake ave. Asbnry Park, has been purch by Charles
Snitzler, of Atlantic city, for $4,000;
United States senator John II. Mcpherson; OF New
Jersey, has purchased pot OF land al sea Bright on
which he will erect a summer villa costing at least
100000. go =,
A trust company has been organized with paid
known lawyer OF tho town. is the president. It's
wants will contain about 900 safe deposit boxes.
T9Sr are % hy few os st. S S fR ho
cottage Of Oliver Doud Byron, tho actor
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broken He vas taken to the hotel. Mr.. Davis forvnve
years old ana IL said tebe wealthy.
GoVERNo1 HILL VISITING KINGSTON.
RAIN PREVENTS roBoGGANING-A RECEPTION.

RAIN PREVENTS TOBoGGANING-A RECEPTION.
KINGSTON. n Y, Feb. (special).-Governor I'LL
arrived horo by West Shore train this afternoon
accompanied by Colonel +. L. Judson, his miutai!
secretary. They are the guests of Justice Alton D.
Parker. Tho says his visit relates only 10
toboggann and has political significance what
ever. lie met at the train by Judge Parker
Among the first to greet and shake hands with 'h"
Governor Nathan schuer, who gained no'oric'y
by his suspicious attentions to President CleVca'
In Albany year two ago few people were al
tho depot, and the party driven rapidly past the
old Senate house and through the leading streets OF
the city Judge Parker entertained the Governor ana
his secretary at dinner privately. Tho Visit 10 INC
toboggan slide was next In order but the elements
evidently in sympathy with the object VI tue
Governors visit with the hopes OF the many To-
bogganers. 1t was finally decided not to open the
slide, as tie would prevent any enjoyment VI the
sport and spoil the Governors good clothes iatcr
Ia the evening a reception held at Judge Parker
house, some two hundred gentlemen being lnviieu'
Only six cighC ladies were present TO assist MIS-
Parker hostess. The assembly was lhiormM ana
lasted about two hours This Is Governor hnis NE,
visit to this colonial town. He Is expected 10 aelu
services al the First Reformed Church omorroW hor
ing unless obliged return 10 Albany carrier III 'o
day.
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THE DEMOCRATIC TIE UNBROKEN
CLEVELAND AND HILL MEN MAKE NO AGREEMENT
-cuAInMAX MIRPHY pENIES A REPORT.

CLEVELAND AND HILL MEN MAKE NO AGREEMENT
CHAIRMAN MURPHY DENIES A REPORT
The presence city OF Chairman Edward Murphy r
State Committee yesterday gave rise 10
rnmor that an agreement had been reached by the
State Committee. and That the Commute would DO
called together and prominent Democrat
recommended TO fill tho vacancy in the National
Democratic Committee caused by the death OF Hubert "
Thompson Tho statement published that MI Murphy
had been in consultation with tho Tammany and County
Democracy leaders anil that they agreed accept Mr.
Murphy as the National Democratic Committeeman.
Mr. Murphy was last evening in the Hoffman House
by reporter Of TIE TRIBUNE aud was asked II there
any truth In the above statement lie SAIL;
There IA truth whatever In the state
ment published. have not consulted with
the leaders Hall and the County Democracy on
any subject to tho city on private business mot
Croker casually ami took dinner together
asked to call the State Committee together
again. nor think likely that shall do So cer
tanly will not do So receive a request signed by
majority the State Committee have no reason to sup
pose that result OF second meeting would be any differ
ent from the recently held"
would YOU accept the plaza Of National Committeeman
II you were chosenl"
refused allow my to DO used at the last meeting
and have not ed my mind that respect. have
wish to fill the position"
Fire Commissioner Croker sail: at have knowl
edge OF any intention to call the commit
tee together again. The matter has not been
there been any consultation between the Tammany and
County Democracy leaders this OF any other subject since
the meeting of the State Committed"
prominent Tam many leader said IT have reason
TO believe that filing tho will be left
o National Committee The man chosen will undouOt
edy prominent Democrat who is not strong Cleveland
or Hill partisan. 1t will probably be neither Roswell
Flower II j. Mowry. II may be Chairman Murphy. He
does not would think be acceptable TO both
the Cleveland and Hill Nothing. however, has been
arr
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LENOX.
THE BLIZZARD NOT PLEASANT TO COASTERS AND
sLEIGHING PARTIEs-DEATH AT WEDDING.

THE BLIZZARD NOT PLEASANT. TO COASTERS AND
sLEIGHISG PARTIEs-DEATH AT WEDDING.
Ienox, Fob. A party OF people came up rom
New-York last week for sleigh riding and coastlng'
They arrived just In time to meet the blizzard Tho
mercury at 90 degrees below zero and they iouho
coastIng in such temperature difficult When they
attempted go out for slcghrlde, they FOUND drHs
so high that there was pleasure. They. remained
for several days and occupied the warm rooms In
Curtis Hotel, where they played whist and enjoyed
themselves as best they could. This week they en-
ioyed the sports OF the season greatly and they Will
return to NewYork homes to tell their friends how
cold 1t was in Berkshire In winter
Great prices are offered for cottages for next
season. As high as $1,000 for tho season has boon
agreed upon for some Of the moro desirable places.
1t that great rush Of people viii be IN ,own
nsxt summer Including President and Mrs Cleveiaha
Nearly ali tho IN tho Curtis Hotel have already
been engaged for two three months.
Mrs David Garvin. OF Lee, who attended wedding
In Lenox on Thursday. died Of heart disease just be-
fore the marriage ceremony.
The summer hotel ON stockbrtdge Bowie, VIII
undoubtedly be built next season. Tho plans arc now
all ready and tho company who VIII build the hotel
say that they ready 20 break ground as soon as
spring opens. 1t will cost abont 100000