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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
II seems strange that in an age and coun-

IL seems strange that in an age and coun-
try filled with useful industrial knowledge
so easy of access, that farmers (so-called)
plod along without system-with scrub
stock, depicting the fairest lands of fertil.
ity, regardless of the Lessons in agricultural
history, and scientific research. 1t seems
strange that the Grange, and Association
of progressive farmers and farmers fam.
lilies, devoted TO the acquisition and dis
seminaton of the information essential to
success in every branch of agriculture,
should be treated with such Indifference
by the mass of farmers whose uDremitting
toll yields such small returns from the lack
of this information. 1t seems strange that
the opportunity offered by the Grange to
break the monotony of farm life in social
converse of an elevated character, is not
embraced; 1t seems strange that able agri.
cultural papers, devoted to farmers inter.
ests, are SO poorly sustained. But facts are
stubborn things, and all true Patrons of
Husbandry should redouble their efforts.
Yours fraternally.-J. @. Steele, Treasurer
California State GrduQe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
The Longest Word In the Dictionary

is incompetent to communicate the mex
pres.ible satisfaction and incomprehensibl
consequences resulting from a judicious
administration of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, a preparation designed espe.
cially tor the speedy relief and permanen,
cure Of all female weaknesses, nervous
ness, and diseases peculiar to the female
sex. The only remedy for woman's pecu-
liar Ills, sold by druggists, under a positive
guarantee to give satisfaction See guar
antee on wrapper of bottle. This guaran-
antee has been faithfully carried out for
twelve years by the proprietors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

Nobody complains of the taxes imposed
on tobacco, whisky and malt liquors. Most
people believe these taxes are In the inter.
est of good morals, and operate for the
good of society. Let them he as they are,
or increase them should the country ever
need larger revenue. But in the name Of
humanity reduce the tax on fuel, food and
clothing to the lowest possible point.
Don't starve and freeze the millions of the
Door TO increase the riches of the rich
Madison (Wis) Democrat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Protection and the Impoverished Farme

Protection and the Impoverished Farmer.
As to the agricultural interest In New
York, the second State In the value of az.
ricultual products, we are Informed, on the
authority of the State agent of the Bureau
OF statistics, that New York farmers are
more In debt than they were ten years ago
that the average depreciation of farming
lands is fully Onethird In ten years; that
probably one.third of the farms In the
State would not sell for more than the cost
of the buildings and other improvements;
that thirty per cent of the farms are mort.
gagged for two-thirds of their estimated
value. This State is first In the magnitude
of its manufactures and In the advantage,
at home and abroad, for agricultural pro.
ducts. 1t is not unfair to say that agricul-
ure is as prosperous in New York as the
average for all the States. If nearly thirty
years of protection leaves the farming in
terest in the condition which this report
shows it to be, protection does not benefit
agriculture.-Wm, e. Morrison an the
M0rch Forum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
A man who has practiced medicine for

A man who has practiced medicine for
forty years ought to know salt from sugar.
Read what he says:
TOLEDO, O., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. F. j. Cheney & Co-Gentlemen
have been in the general practice of
medicine for most forty years, and would
say that in all my practice and experience
have never seen a preparation that / could
prescribe with as much confidence of sue
cess as can Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-.
featured by you. Have prescribed II a
great many times, and would say In con-
clusion that l have yet TO find case of
Catarrh that 1t would not cure, ii they
would take II according to directions.
Yours truly,
l.. L. GORSUCH, NJ. d.,
Office, 215 Summit ST.
We will give 800 for any case of Ca
tsrrh that can not be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
F. J. CHENEY g. CO.. Props.
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, IS cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
There has been a growing interest /

There has been growing interest in
grange work during the year, and our
grange accessiOns of late come from the
young members of the farmers families.
There have been twelve new grange halls
built and dedicated during the past year,
and as many more are In the process of
construction. The grange halls of Maine
are very numerous, costing from one to
five thousand dollars, and it is strong ele-
ment of our success. "-Er- Governor r. 4.
Robe, Master Maine State Grand Lodge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Personal.

Mr.. N. II. Frohlichstein, of Mobile, Ala,
writes take great pleasure in recon.
mending DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, having used it for severe attack
of Bronchitis and Catarrh. 1t give me
instant relief and entirely cured me and |
have not been afflicted since. also beg to
state that had tried other remedies with
no good result. Have also used Electric
Btters and Dr. Kings New Life Pills, both
of which can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs and Colds, is sold on a positive
guarantee.
Trial bottle free at d. Larriaux Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Popular Preparation.

Pure, potent powerful! Pallid people
praise, progressive people purchase! Posi-
lively Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets,
properly partaken, preserve physical pow
ers, produce permanent physical perfec-
ton. Purchasei Prove,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

The FREE TRADER job printing Office is
now the largest in Ottawa; and has capacity
for more work than any two Offices in the
city. 1t guarantees satisfaction in any line
of work from calling card to bound book;
and can give special prices on catalogues
or work calling for large quantities. No ap-
prentice or ""blacksmithing' work done in
this office, the former being turned over to
cur windy competitors and the latter to
jurneymen in that line of business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

The Blair bill now seems certain of the
fate which it so we'll deserves-failure in
the popular branch of Congress. Belong
ing to the class of half baked legislation so
greedily snapped at by would be or pre-
tended philanthropists and reformers, it is
also of just the character to bring the
whole motley crowd of demagogues and
log rollers to its support, and so for time
its success seemed assured Albany Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

The best on eartn can truly be said Of
Griggs Glyoerine Salve, which il sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns, wounds and all other sores Will pos.
itively cure piles, letter. and all skin erup.
ITEMS Try this wonder healer. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refandred. Only %
cents. Sold by Z. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Americans are breaking down under hi,

Americans are breaking down under high
pressure application to business and duties
at the desk; they are losing nerve force.
DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic restores lost
nerve force by supplying food for the nerve
tissues, and by its gentle operative action re.
moves all restraint from the secretive organs,
hence, curing all diseases of the stomach,
liver and kidneys 4. Y Griggs will supply
the genuine Red Clover Tonic at so cents a
bottle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

Cutting down the republican majority in
the banner district OF Michigan-Jay Hub
bells own--from 1000 to 500 is not so bad
for February indication. If these things
can be done In the green beginning Of the
season, what may not be accomplished In
the time for ripper political action ?-Phtla.
delphtd RecOrd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

II you want to feel we'll and vigorous
and able to put vim into every action, take
an occasional dose Of Laxador. Price only
25 cents package.
For collie, dysentery, teething, and other
diseases of babyhood, always use DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup. A perfectly safe and reliable
remedy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Good Farmers Demand Change

Good Stock Farmers Demand Change,
There is very general demand on the
part of the farmers of Illinois, that the
SCRUB" must be relegated to the far West.
where the use of government land may
perhaps make it possible to grow such
stock without serious loss The value of
land, the price of forage and grain In this
State, to say nothing of Western competi-
ton, leaves no other alternative to the ILL
nois farmer but to raise improved stock or
90 out of the business.
At the recent Congressional Farmers
Institute meeting the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, The recently enacted law
entitled IAN act to protect the stockbreed-
ers within the State Of Illinois," requires
the owners of stations, jacks etc, comply.
ing with the law to give the correct breed
ing of such sires, and prominently advertise
the same, and
WHEREAS, The posting of the correct
breeding of such sires and filing the same
for record with the county clerk gives the
farmers an opportunity to intelligently de-
termine the ancestry and potency of said
sires for production, and
WHEREAS, The live stock Of this section
cannot be improved except by the selection
and use of sires of approved form and
we'll known breeding, therefore be it
Resolued, BY the farmers and stockbreed.
ers of this congressional district, that all
persons standing sires for public patronage
should encourage the improvement in
breeding live stock by complying with the
provision of the law, entitled IAN act to
protect stock breeders within the state of
Illinois," to the end that their patrons and
the breeders generally, in the future. may
have the many conceded advantages grow.
ing out of the provision of the act.
Res0lued, That we, as farmers of this
district, interested In the improvement of
live stock, give our hearty endorsement of
said law. We see as result of the opera
ton of said law the full protection of the
stock breeders of our State from the service
worthless animals with doubtful and fire.
queutly unknown pedigrees, and the rid.
ding of our state from inferior sires, and
thereby rapid and marked improvement
In the near future of the live stock of
Illinois, and consequent enhancement of
the value of farm animals and the products
of our farms.
Resolved, That the next General Assem-
bly, be requested In advance to make such
changes in the law as time shall demon
strate to be requisite to secure the most
worthy object aimed at by the legislature
In enacting the same, provided time shall
demonstrate amendment to be necessary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

Read between the lines, Mr.. BIaine,s
message from Florence is curious, thoush
sminently characteristic performances
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

after q
v isit to
the west,
AT near
ly every
one Of the
trade cen
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visited.we
found ex.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

nR. j. =. RYBURN, Ottawa H. Office in
~ Opera House Block. In Office day and night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
THE LAND BOOM.
Prices Way mp Among the Stars-Ths
Dangers to be Avoided

The wonderful land boom Of the past
year has excited very general attention.
1t has not been confined to any one To-
cslity, for, as Chauncey NJ. Depew said.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

nR. q. MILLER, the well known Oculis
~ ana Anrst. OTTAWA. III. ONCE, over Lynchs dry
goods store, Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
DON'T BLAME

man for groauing when he has
Rheumatism or Neuralgia. The pain
is simply awful. No torture in the
ancient times was more painful than
these twin diseases. But--oughtn't
man to be blamed if, having Rheu.
ma,ism or Neuralgia. he wont use
Ath-lo-pho-ros, when it has cured
thousands who have suffered in the
same way. 1t has cured hundreds
after physicians have pronounced
them incurable.
"The skill Of five physicians could not
cure me Of Rheumatism which had settled
in the hips, neck and shoulders. So in
tense was the pain that sleep was almost
impossible The first dose Of Athlophoros
gave me relief, and the third enabled me
TO sleep for four and half hours withou,
waking continued It's use, and am now
we'll Rev. S. Ii. TROYER,
New Albany. Ind"
THE ATHL0PH0R0S CO., fI2 Wall St, NY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

nR. CHARITY SANDERS, SUCCESSOR
~ 10 DIR. Alcinda Auten. Oiiice Opera House Block
Ottawa, III. Telephone. No. l21' seplg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

nR. n. w. WEBS, (Deutcher Doctor) late
- Physician and Surgeon 70 the st. Louis Femalt
Hospital Office over Stiefes Clothing Store corner OF
Main and La Sale streets Residence on south blur
at mrs. HenGa ap1
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

r. Y. CRUCES, Druggist, bookseller and sts
Block. south side OF Court House Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

NJ KNEUSJII, German Druggist and pothe-
Nl. cary Wholesale and retail,) Main street, Wts
wa Ill Importer OF Drugs, Chemicals, French Cogni.
&C Brandies. Wines &C
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

1t is wrong to experiment with uncertain
remedies. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup at once
cures the troublesome collie or dlarrh1a
affecting the baby.
The wonderful sale and popularity of
Laxador is not so surprising, when the very
wide range of its adaptation to disease is
considered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
Golden Results.

There can b no question - to the re-
suits obtained by the calture Of clover, and
Il IL we'll known fact that the most pros
porous farmers and stockbreeders strongly
advocate the growing of red clover.
Glover culture was discussed at the late
Farmers Institute meeting held by the
State Board OF Agriculture, at Joliet, and
At the conclusion the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, There Is an imperative ne
cessity In nearly every locality In this state
for change on the part OF many In the
methods of farming as now pursued, anu
especially In the direction OF growing
greater diversity of crops and the raising
Of various breeds of improved stock.
WHEREAS, The too frequent custom OF
cult,vsting the same crop on the same land
for term of years tends to bankruptcy
and the rapid exhaustion OF the fertility OF
the soil, and
WHEREAS, An intelligent rotation Of
crops best suited to the soil and climate
should be encouraged and generally fol.
lowed, and
WHEREAS, The grasses from the basis
of proper rotation of crops, and
WHEREAS, The growing of clover Is es'
sential to and worthy Of the first consider.
alton in deciding upon an intelligent and
profitable system of cultivating diversity
Of crops, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That 1t Is the unanimous opin-
ion of this Institute that In the agriculture
of Illinois, and especially In the timber
regions, red clover Is the great land reno
vator and natural fertilizer. A crop most
profitable in itself and of almost unlimited
importance in restoring and maintaining
the nrimeyal fertility of the soil.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
pm v8i OLA n D .

nR. VIM. M. HANNA, Office III Main
- street. over Lynch's store. CDR. Hard's Office
Residence ga6 Paul street. the residence OF Harry L.
H0ssack. Ottawa. III. nuylp-Jm0a.
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I w. BR w tCI, Attorney and Counselora al
~. Law. and Notary Public Rooms 8, 3 4 ~, Opera
House Block, Ottawa Ill.
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~ G. TREN RY, Attorney al Law. once
with l.. W. Brewer, Rooms =, II ~ Opera House
Block. Ottawa, III. IunS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

~ 6RIGGS, Attorney AMI Counselor Ut Law
~. Office over First National Bank. Ottawa. Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

AT n. ARMSTRONG;, Attorn, y and CouR
II selor at Law, Ottawa, H. Notary ublic Oflct
IN Gedney's Block, Ottawa juno SO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03
professional GarDa.

J. W. DUNCAN. Al. . ooNoB. H.. T. GILDERr.
nUNCAN, O'CONOR 81 GILBERT,
~ Attorneys al Law. ONCE in Futterer Il Metzger's
block, east Of court house, ottawa, Illinois; and La
Sale, H. july2S62
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-03

Y. v. BULL. LESTER II. sTkAwH.
DULL ~ STRAW N, After neys and Coun.
ID sellers ~ Law, Once City Drug Store, corner
of La Sale and Madison streets OTTAWA III. lanes 81
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n Mol)OUGA ALL, Attorney at Law, Ottawa
liz Ill. Office 10 Gedney's Block. dec2'76
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-07
Storm Proverbs.

When oxen or sheep collect to-
gether as if they were seeking shell
ter. storm may be expected.
Domestic animals stand with
their heads from the coming storm.
Foxes barking at night indicate
storm.
Peafowl utter loud cries before a
storm, and select low perch.
Wild geese flying over in great
numbers indicate storm.
When heavy cloud comes up
in the southwest and seems to set
tie back again, look out for a storm.
Red clouds at sunrise indicate
a storm.
A long strip of clouds called a
Salmon or Noah's Ark, east and
west, is sign of stormy weather,
but when it extends north and
south, it is sign of dry weather.
North and south the sign of drought,
East and ives tthe sign of blast.
If clouds be of different heights,
the sky being grayish or dirty blue,
with hardly any wind stirring, the
wind, however, changing from west
to south, or sometimes to south
east, without perceptibly increasing
in force, expect storm.
The aurora, when very bright,
indicates storm.
Goals becoming alternately bright
and dim indicate near storm.
Fire always burns brighter and
throws out more heat just before a
storm, and is hotter during storm.
It is said that blacksmiths select
a stormy day in which to perform
work that requires extra heat.
SCOT burning in back Of chimney
indicates storm.
Distant sounds heard with dis
tinctness during the day indicate
rain.
Sound travelling far and wide
A stormy day will betide.
The weather usually moderates
nefore a storm. Journal.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-07
A MOVING MASS OF DIAMONDS.

At last we entered the throne
room, and there, surrounded by
sea of splendor, stood the Empress,
herself a moving mass of diamonds,
writes q correspondent from St.
Petersburg to the Boston Herald.
She was the most dazzling sight Of
all. On her head was crown once
worn by the great Elizabeth. It
was the first time that | had seen q
real crown on royalty, for the dia-
mond tiara worn by Queen Victoria
last summer at her reception was
not a crown except by name. Mrs.
Astor used to wear as fine one.
But this one on the imperial head
was worthy to adorn the Empress
of all the Russias.
Describe it? No. / only saw
millions of colored rays and white
sparks of light emitted from it at
every motion, of the royal person.
The necklace was made from what
was left over of the crown. 1t
reached from her neck to her waist,
and had rubies, sapphires and dia-
monds enough in it to have sup
piled a thousand ordinary neck
laces. The imperial orders worn
en- her breast contained all the. gems
of the East.
They scintillated with light, and
that is all that l can say of them.
The stuff of her gown was emerald
velvet, with train of white velvet
embroidered with enough gold to
stock mine, and bordered with
real gold balls. The front of the
gown was ornamented with ropes
Of linked pink cord, set in diamonds
and fastened at intervals. Never
saw human being thus arrayed.
Solomon might have put on moro,
but do not believe it. She was
enough of herself to take the breath
out of a body, bat surrounded as
she was by grand duchesses, each
one ablaze with jewels worth king
dom, she was the most wonderful
sight 1 ever witnessed in my life.
| did not know a mortal could look
so magnificent.
The position of her sister, the
Princess of Wales, is almost obscure
as compared to the peerless destiny
of this Empress of all the Russias
and, if the war party succeeds. EN-
press of Asia as we'll. The officials
in their mi-barbarous grandeur
numbered hundreds upon hundreds,
but I paid no attention to them.
The Empress and the palace were
what went to see, and the sight
has thrown me into peculiar men
tai condition. Ny less fascinated
companion, who had been to court
before, took my breath away from
me by remarking that she pitied
the poor woman. Why? Because
she will find nothing new in Heaven
in the way of Jewels or surroundings.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-07

The woman learned that the ghost
had told the truth, and she expects
to receive the $1,000 in a few days.
It is related in a paper published
by the Spiritualists that railroad
station agent, who weighed fully
two hundred pounds, was present
at seance in Massachusetts, town
and en being asked to give his
opinion of the manifestations, took
a unique way of answering the
query. He placed himself flat upon
a table in good light before witnesses
and said: eff there are any spirits
here who are strong enough l wish
they would raise the table," No
sooner was this said than the leaves
of the table flew up and the man
was thrown to the floor by some
Invisible power.-Chicago Mail.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-04-07

possess such finery. The men wear
whate linen trousers and red pom
ches. The dances are in quaint,
original figures, but nearly always
very graceful. Sometimes the fes-
tivities will be kept up through the
entire night, after which the par
Elephants will gayly return to their
occupations of whatsoever nature,
always contented, always happy.
Sometimes there will be a grand
contribution picnic at some distant
point, where the dancing will be
kept up through the round of a
whole twenty-four hours. For truly
these people live but to be happy
through the live-long day.
Who would introduce toll into
such a dreamful realm as this?
Who would prate of ambition to
the dwellers in such land of plen-
ty and ease and happiness, devoid
of all carking? Who would not,
rather, become lotus-eater among
the lotus-eaters, and settle down
upon the sunny hill-sides or shady
river banks amid fragrant and
fruitful orange groves, to forget a
regretted past and live only in
the happy present. waited upon
by the simple, white-robed Indian
women-devoted, afectionate and
surprisingly fair? The question
has been actually put and answered
more than once, and more than
once have the fascinating attrac-
tions of this veritable Atlantis
proved irresistible to the weary
wanderer. For many visiting Eu-
ropeans, Englishmen among the
rest, have fallen victims to the soft,
restful influence Of this alluring
country and climate, and have said,
like the followers of Ulysses:
We will return no more: our island home
Is far beyond the wave; We will not
longer roam.
". O. Grantin Boston Transcript.