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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17
Literary Notes.

Miss PARloA's New Cook Book, by Maria
Parloa, Boston; Estes 4 Lauriat; paper,
price, 3Oc.
Miss Parloa's name is so familiar to
housewives as a teacher of scientific cook
Ing that but little need be said of this new
volume of receipts TO secure for II a hearty
welcome. The book, as even a hasty ex-
animation shows, is one of the best man
uals of the kind yet printed. 1t is concise,
sensible and comprehensive, Every young
housekeeper should have 1t; and every ex-
perienced housewife will finds Its advise
and assistance instructive and valuable.
The first step in avoiding mistakes Is to
find how we fall into them. Valuable aid
In this direction will be furnished In Prot
Joseph Jastrow's paper on "The Psychology
of Deception" which which will open the
December Popular Science Monthly. As
illustrations of his subject the author cites
the tricks practiced by coniurers, and the
delusions which from time to time gain a
hold on the public mind.
Infant Morality and the Environment
is the subject of an article which ]. NJ
French, NJ. D., will contribute to the De-
cember Popular Science Monthly, Between
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17
Job Printing.

The FREE TRADER office is prepared to eI
ecute JOB PRINTING of every description
from calling card to bound book. Special
facilities for commercial work, and the very
best prices will be made on this class OF
work, IS we'll as envelopes. We have now
on hand special job lot Of note heads,
letter heads. statements, etc., and envel-
opes. on which especially lou pr,ees can be
gwen, which, we believe. will be found
lower for the quality Of stock and work
than can be obtained in this county.
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Some favor q tariff for revenue only,
some tariff with Incidental production,
and some tariff for protection, per Sc, but
a largely majority favor the free use of Sal
walton OIL for cuts and bruises.
An endless chain of certificates verify
the excellence of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price % cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17
Eyrybody Knows IL.

Everybody knows what red clover is. 1t
has been used many years by the good old
German women and physicians for the blood,
and is known ss the best blood purifier when
properly prepared. Combined with other
medicinal herbs and roots, It forms DR..
Jones Red Clover Tonic, which is good for
all blood disorders, torpid liver, eostiveness
and sick headschc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17
ExcurniOn to Chicago.

The Burlington route &C., B. & Q r. r.
will sell excursion tickets to Chicago as fol-
lows: Nov 18th, 14th, 10th, 18th. 2lst and
23d, good 10 return on or before days from
date Of sale. Fare for round trip, 1878. in
Guiding admission ticket to fat stock show.
NJ. G. ATWOOD, Agt.
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PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.
1. The Lord fultills all His promises to the
tier

If all the Sunday-school children IN the
world would commit to memory the sermon
on the Mount Ia feat that can be easily ac-
complished), they would possess the pest
code of morals-not only extant, but nave
at command all the practical rules OF
Christian life, and have great variety Oh
tests of Christian experience.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17

DIVINE grace, even In the heart OF weak
and sinful man, is invincible. Drown IL In
the waters of adversely, 1t rises more
beautiful, as not being drowned indeed,
but only washed; throw 1t into the furnace
of fiery trials, it comes out purer ana loses
nothing but the dross.-Arehbshop Le'9htoh'
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BradfieId's Female Regulator

Should be used by the young and budding
woman, rhe who suffers from any disorder
peculiar to her sex. and at the change of
life, 1t benefits all who use II.
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IL we traverse the world. 1t is possible 70
find cities without walls, without letters,
without schools and theaters; but city
without a temple, or that practiseth not
worship, prayers, and the like, no one ever
saw --Piutarch.
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STOLEN SMILES.

After Election.
| The last ross of summer
| Left blooming alone
| On the nose Of the hummer,
| What wonder he'd moan.
| NO haaler Is near him,
No bowler comes nigh
10 revive his nose bushes
or 70 ask II he's dry.
-8una's Transcript
Not Even q Sister.
Brown Is the leaf upon the tree
Ihat saw bend TO her my knee
Last summer.
Briwn Is the stone front OF her house
pass II, quiet as mouse
But GUNNER!
Puck.
A fortnight since who could have puesse6
Thy downfall, noble Sackville- West,
Lhou'rf fallen from thy high estate.
Notnger art thou wise and great.
VI diplomats thou'rt the least
II thou wouldst rise, O,West, go yeast -Er.
"ko6eTt," said the father, don't Won
ever let me hear of your going to the clos
ct again for cake"
ut wasn't my fault"
"Not your faulty"
No; If ma hadn't told You, you wouldn't
nave heard OF IT, Utica Obsercer.
Husband ION the way 10 the depot for a
orief trlp)-Remember. my dear, that abs
senCe makes the heart grow fonder.
Wife-Ah, yes, John; and II YOU knew
how fondly think Of you when YOU are
absent from home I'm sure you'd 20 away
much Oftener-LJe
Bliffers-Yes, don't care If l do. Fact
Is, l quarrelled with my wife this evening
and l am drinking TO drown my sorrows,
You have had similar experiences, l SUD.
pose?
Blinks-Ies, but tonight We made up
again, and am out celebrating it.--Phila-
delphia Record
liable cars are quite recent thing 10
remarked casual caller
mot at ALL replied the snake editor.
we read of them In the Bible"
What"
yes, you remember that Paul stood be-
Tore A'gripper. "-Patsburg Chronicle.
- coy, JAKE, put out sign.
Our great u. \. p. z. sale begins todsy.
Jake--G. y p sale! Why, sir no.
body knows what That IL!
Dealer OF course they don't Neither
10 l. bu' it'll draw like mustard plaster.
Don't forget to make the letters large and
olain.- Detroit Free Press
Bustles are going out. Five hundred
iozen went out from single factory In
Bridgeport the other day.-Drdkes Maga-
ine.
A man who has All inside seat at the
heater can't go cut between the acts
without putting all his neighbours out
fOnkers Statesman.
A man who formerly acted as fireman 70
locomotive refers to his recollections of
# ths' 'i,-a rs tender "Reminiscences
Merchant Irdreler
The banjo player picks his way through
life.
Ore of the questions of the day is:
What is the use of paying so much per
DOT 10. wo' d carpet VIII u you can have
be bare floor for ncthin
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NEVER neglect daily private prayer; and
when YOU pray, remember that God 10
present, and that He hears your prayer.
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West

a: a fortnight since who could have guessed
my downfall, noble Sackville- West!
Ihou'rt fallen from thy high estate.
NO Longer art thou wise and great.
VI diplomats thou'rt the least
IL thou wouldst rise, O,West, 90 yeast-Ey
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17

Not Even q Sister.
Brown Is the leaf upon the tree
Iha' saw bend to her my knee
Last summer.
pr'wh Is the stone front of her house
pass II, quiet as a mouse
But GUNNER!
Puck.
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OTTAWA, Ill. November II, 1883.

Entered at TIE Pssf 0osce at Oadud. Illinois, Us
Second Cilss kdu Matter.
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After Election.
The last ross Of summer
Left blooming alone
On the nose of the hummer,
What wonder he'd moan.
NO heller Is near him,
No bowler comes nigh
10 revive his nose bushes
Or to ask II he's dry,
-Bunn's TronscyiDt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
BLAINEPS RETURN.
His Foot is Again on It's Native
Heath.
Welcomed Amid shouts OF the People and
Music by Pands-Mr. Rlasne's Reply
to the Address Of welc0me-He
Talks to the People.

NEW York, Aug. 10.-The steamer Laura
Starin, which was substituted for the
Sam Sloan, took the Blaine reception party
from pier Is at T:0S O'Clock this morning
and reached quarantine at T;4S.
The steamer CITY of New York was
boarded five miles of Sandy Hook, while
at anchor waiting for high tide TO cross the
bar. bv representatives of the press, who
learned that the voyage was pleasant
and uneventful one and that Mr.. Blaine
was well. Mr. Blaine said he was in ex-
cellent health and his trip had renewed his
youth.
About eight O'Clock the steamer Starin
net the CITY of New York outside the
Narrows. The Starin turned about and
both vessels slowly steamed up the bay,
bow and bow. Cheer after cheer rose
from the decks of the Starin, although it
was vet impossible to distinguish Mr..
Blaine's form among the 1000 that stood
on the foredecks of the huge steamer.
As the vessels neared each other Mr..
Blaine's form was at last made out stand
ing among group of friends on the upper
deck. As cheer after cheer arose Mr..
Blaine bowed repeatedly. He was neatly
dressed in a dark cutaway coat, light
trousers and light derby hat
The Chicago Blaine clubs had been the
first to greet the steamer as it came up the
bay, and chung under its wings, while the
Chicago men cheered. Cappa's band on
the Starin played "Home Again, Home,
Sweet Home" and the 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner" while advancing up to quaran-
tine. Then both vessels came to anchor.
and as the Starin ran over under the side
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North Caro,iua Train Wrecking.

RALEIGH. n. c., Aug. S.-News was re-
ceived here of the details of a disaster on
the Charlotte, Columbia s. Augusta rail-
way near Charlotte. As a passenger train
was on its way toward Columbia and was
running rapidly the engine leaped the
track and in a moment was a wreck. For
tunately there was low embankment ct
the scene of the accident. A telegram
was sent to Charlotte and train took
surgeons to the wounded. The latter are
as follows: Engineer James Alexander, Car
Greaser John Ross (colored), Baggage Mas
teri. A. Cobb, Mail Agent Broughton, H. j..
Sleight, express messenger; j. E. Park,
fireman. The latter is literally crushed to
pieces, although he is still alive at the
hospital, and the doctors at Charlotte think
they can save him. Ross, who was scalded
most horribly, died last night at Charlotte.
1t is learned that an official examination
of the track shows that the wreck was
carefully planned. Iron pike screws had
been fixed on the top of the rails on each
side, and with these the spikes had been
pulled up for a distance of several yards,
so as to allow the track to spread.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
RAILROAD MEN.
What Is Thought Was Accomplished by the
brotherhood Meeting.

What Is Thought Was Accomplished by the
Brotherhood Meeting.
ST. Louis, Aug. 1.-THE meeting of the
chairmen of the grievance committees of
the Brotherhood of Engineers, which has
been in session here the past two days, adj
journed last evening and Chief Arthur
went home. The meeting was secret and
next to no information of its proceedings
has been given to the public. 1t was
learned, however, that the object of the
conference was two-fold-to confer re-
specting the status of the 20" strike
and consult regarding the proposed
amalgamation of the engineers,
firemen, brakemen and switch
men. 1t is given on the authority
of a prominent engineer who stands very
near to Chief Arthur that a strong alliance
has been formed between the orders named.
Mr.. Sargent was present at the meeting
and all the other branches of the railroad
employees who had authorized representa-
tives on the floor. The terms of
the compact can not be obtained nor
the plans they have for pushing the new
organization to a successful end. Resolu-
lions were adopted indorsing Mr.. Arthur
and Mr.. Sargent, and it was decided to
continue the 20" strike, and to increase
the pay of the strikers from the strikers
fund so that they might make provision
for the winter. The engineers will here
after receive $50 per month and the fire.
men so. Plans are in progress in regard
to the strike, but no one would reveal what
they were
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
RUSSIAN BRISTLES.
They Are Used Almost Exclusively by
Makers of Fine Brushes.


They Are Used Almost Exclusively by
Makers of Fine Brushes.
In a well-known establishment on
an East side street, diverted to paints
and artists materials of every con-
ceivable description, there hangs on
the wall remarkable collection OF
paint brushes, large and small, so
tastefully and artistically arranged
within gilded frame that one readily
receives the impression, at little dis
lance, that it is a curiously wrought
piece of needlework. The frame in
closing this grouping of what would
be considered individually as exceed
ingly commonplace implements OF art
or trade is about eight feet long by
four feet in width. There are over
three hundred brushes in this collec-
ton of different kinds and all are
manufactured by the firm in question.
1.-The subject of paint and artists
brushes is a very interesting one,
said one of the members of the firm In
response to an inquiry as to the de-
tails of their manufacture, land the
many processes the bristles or hairs
go through forming the brushes are
peculiar"
practically none of the finer
brushes, whether they be large or
small. are made from domestic bris-
ties. Nearly all the bristles come
from Germany or Russia, the Russian
being the more preferable, as the hogs
from which they are taken run
wild in Northern Russia and ST.
IBERIA, and are larger and sitter
than those of the domestic animal.
Several attempts have been made to
utilize the bristles from native hogs,
but without success. 1t is the uni
versal law of nature, among the lower
animals at least, that careful breeding
/ tends to shorten the growth OF the
hair or bristles. have seen bristles
! from the Russian wild boar measure
nearly a foot long, and of great
strength. These bristles are used fol-
paint, varnish, kalsomine and white.
wash brushes and others of the
coarsest description.
'But here is one of the smallest
size," he continued, and took from a
case a delicate and tiny brush about
the size of a needle. This is used ii
the finest class of art work and, to
gether with brushes of a slightly
coarser nature, is made from the hair
of the sable, camel or badger.
1.-The bristles always come to us il
bulk and are first thoroughly cleaned
After the cleansing process has beef
finished they are carefully dried ant
sorted, size for size, and are trimmed
to the required length. They are thel
attached to the handles and are ready
for immediate use. 1t takes from on
to three days, according to the qualit.
of the brush, to put it into perfec
shape. N. Y. Mail and Express.
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Fooled With a Snake.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. while Jackson
Moore and John Harvey, aged about
seventeen years, were hunting squir-
rels across the river in Arkansas yes
terday they discovered a large rattle
snake coiled upon a rock apparently
asleep. Moore crept up to the deadly
rattler, and by a quick movement
caught it firmly below the head and held
it at arms length in triumph. Suddenly
the snake coiled itself around the boys
arm. He became frightened and attempted
to throw it off, when the reptile struck him
in the neck. Its fangs became fastened
in the flesh. The unfortunate victim
screamed with horror, and grasping the
snake with both hands, tore it loose anc
flung it to the ground. He then fell to the
earth in a swcon, while his terrified friend
fed for assistance. The nearest house was
two miles distant and when help arrived
the poor lad was past help and died in
great agony. The snake was found coiled
close by, and when killed measured four
Sect nine inches, and had eighteen rattles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
The ingenuity of some school

The ingenuity of some school
children in getting over the knotty
questions propounded to them in the
recent examinations was surprising.
according to the stories the teachers
tell. One boy in school scratched his
head for long time before attempting
to compare the animals of North
America with those of Europe" At
last, in his desire to say something, he
wrote: The animals of North Amer
lea are not as large as those of Europe,
but they get there just the same"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
Cure for rheumatism.

G. G. Treat, of West Granville, Mass,
writes of ALLCocK's Porous PLAsTERs:
For rheumatism, neuralgia, pain in the
side or back, coughs, colds, bruises and any
local weakness, they truly possess wonder
full curative qualities. have recommend
ed them to my neighbors with the happi-
est results, many of whom but for ALL
COCKS PLAsrERs would be in a crippled
condition at home. In every instance where
they have been faithfully and properly ap-
piled the result has been wonderfully sat
isfactory.
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A Remarkable Little Boy.

Mrs. Peterby-I think my little boy,
Johnny, is the neatest, cleanest little
boy ever saw.
Friend-I saw him yesterday, and
his hands and face were covered with
mud.
That's just what mean; the little
fellow, he is so clearly that he is al
ways getting himself dirty, just so he
can be washed again.-Teras SiftiHgs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

The foundation of health may be deeply
laid, if the constipated, the bilious, the de
bilitated will but iufuse conioInt vigor and
regularity into the system with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. For third of century
it has fulfilled its mission of furnishing
strength to the feeble and health to the
sick Chllls and fever, rheumatism, nerv-
Gus and kidney troubles succumb to it
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
pesperado Rrourbt Down,

SPRINGFIELD, No., Aug. H.-Oficers
yesterday morning brought in s. ]. Ber-
don, the negro desperate who dangerously
wounded Police Officer Palmore. He was
surrounded on a farm about six miles east
of this city, and when asked to surrender
drew his revolver, but before he could fire
Officer Snow put bullet through his body,
bringing him to the ground. He was
placed in Jail, whers he lies in . critical
condition.
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IN Court. Your honor" ex-
claimed lawyer in the heat OF the ar
gument, If you knew the plaintiff as
know him, you would admit that a
more envious, more grossly ignorant,
yainer. more intolerant man does not
breathe" The judge (severely): "Mr.
B.. YOU forget-yourself."
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INvALIDs, aged people, nursing mothers,
oyerworked, wearied out fathers, will find
the happiest results from a iudicious use OF
DIR. Sherman's Prickly Ash Bitters- Where
the liver or kidneys are affected, prompt
action Is necessary to change the tide
toward health, ere the disease becomes
chronic-possibly incurable, and there is
nothing better TO be found In the whole
range Of materia medicd. Sold everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

"A stage hero at one of the local
theaters rather married the effect
of his lines the other evening
when he rushed into burning build
ing to save somebody's life, exclaiming
as he did so: II will perish or die!" To
the chagrin Of the audience he did
Chicago Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

1t is a mistaken idea that a bache-
lor always refers to baby as sit. "
Frequently he speaks of the little
household angel as "that COMPOUNDED
kid. r-SOn1srUiU Journal.
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An undertaken reproved one of his

An undertaken reproved one OF his
mourners for laughing at a funeral, and
said to him: You rascal, you! have
3been raising your wages for these two
wears upon condition that you should
appear more sorrowful, and the higher
wages you receive the happier you
look"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

"A dandy once went to doctor to
be bled; the doctor, after some time
and trouble, succeeded in drawing blood
from his trembling arm, whereupon the
dandy, after little of his fear had
subsidized, raised up his head and ex-
claimed: Doctor, / think you are
great butcher" cay" said the doc
tor, land have just been sticking
great calf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Mrs. Kendall, the English actress.
has invented and patented a lamp and
candle shade, and it is said that it
brings her handsome profit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

FREEl A 9-foot, French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case: MER'
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Agricultural writer to his wife

Agricultural writer to bis vile:
MARY, did you feed the hogsP"
Yes" And milk the cow.?'' YES"
land water the horses?" Yes. And
get all the chickens in?" Eyes. }"
We'll, give me piece of paper and
a pencil. want to write an article
for an agricultural paper on The
Necessity of Farmers Giving their
Personal Attention to their Stock !"
Nebraska Farmer.
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At Madison SQUARE.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1L-Hon- James G.
Blaine attended the demonstration in his
honor at Madison Square Garden last even
ing. Mr.. Blaine's appearance caused the
immense audience to break into an uproar-
Gus scene Of enthusiasm. Replying to the
address of Mr.. David Healy on behalf of
New York working men, Mr.. Blaine said:
II would be considerable egotism on my part
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

IT is natural enough that the brewers and
their employees should get at lager heads
Dtiluth Pdrdgrdpfer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

MOVING in the highest circles-the bal.
loonist-
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LOOK SHARP When your skin break.
out in pimples use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
HlI,s Hair Dive, Black or Brown, SOC.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell t.25c.
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TEA and coffee are well termed 'luxuries
of the grocer kind"
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A THING that is lightly passed over is the
fence surrounding watermelon patch
Puck
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WHY is a wise man like pint Because
he has got a good head, and comes to =
point