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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-18
HANDKERCHIEFS

HANDKERCHIEFS
WE will furnish every man, woman and
w u child in the corporate limits two
handkcrchicis each.
10000 Ladies' and Gcntlcmcn's Hand.
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l2lc,
GLOVES AND MIITS.
sn0 Pairs silk Mitts at Ice pair, in
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1000 pairs Of Ladies' silk Mtls At zoe;
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21


went abroad and studied harder than ever
before.
On her return she brought back with her
Sardou's play of Theodore" 1t was brought
out at Niblo's theatre In New York, and was
produced with elaborate scenery and cos
TUNES. 1t soon became apparent that tho
play was a success, and that brilliant future
awaited Miss Olcott. 1t was produced In all
the principal cities of the United States, and
the actress began to reap the benefit of all her
pains and labor.
A few weeks ago she lost suit by default,
in which she was sued by Nine. Sarah Barn
hardt, who claimed to own the copyright OF
Theodore" for Europe and the United StateA
Miss Olcott was then playing in Chicago
She brought her engagement to an end, dis
charged her company and returned to fight
the case in court The suit was pending uN
the time Of her death.
Miss Olcott died from Tho effects Of Q
severe cold. Hers = ono Of tho many In
stances of death from exposure during the
blizzard of March IA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

OF all the means of public conveyance In
a large city, even for few hours, during g
strike OF the employees, means a general
paralyAing Of trade and industry for the
time being, and is attended with an enor
nous aggregate loss to the community
How much more serious to the individual
is the general tieup of his system, known
as constipation, and due to the strike of the
most important organs tor more prudent
treatment and better care. If too l'ng
neglected, a torpid or sluggish liver will
produce serious forms OF kidney and liver
diseases, malarial trouble and chronic dys
pepsia. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative
Pellets are preventive and cure Of these
disorders. They are prompt, sure and eff
fective, pleasant to take, and positively
harmless
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

force, who had charge Of some men accused
Of burglary in Cleveland. Morgan belonged
to rescuing party. Hulligan was riddled
with bullets and pounded over the head w,th
an iron coupling PIN, receiving injuries from
which he died a few days later. Hoehn was
shot in three places and also pounded to in
sensibility, but, after being laid up for
month in a Cleveland hospital, almost mirac-
ulously recovered.
Capt Hoehn was in court and gave his tes-
timony, though still suffering from his
wounds. The conductor Of the train and
some Of the passengers were also on hand as
witnessed Most Of tho passengers were SO
badly frightened that they were not likely to
see much that was going on. They all
crawled down between the seats when the
shooting began. and one Of them, clergy
man from Cleveland, covered up his head
with his travelling bag and crawled as nearly
under his seat as he could get
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The judge Of the Probate court of Peoria
county had occasion to decide case where
u minister had brought In bill of fifteen
dollars for preaching funeral serm On
The judge in commencing upon II made
some remarks on the wages of professional
men. He said that for an equal amour,
of labor a lawyer would receive three
times rs much rs the preacher charged
He said that no class OF professional men
received SO little for their work as preach
ers. He also added that II was disgrace
that minister had to come into court In
order TO get his pay for preaching funer
al sermon, that the persons employing
him ought to pay MIN at once and well
and that he should allow the bill and would
if it had been more While II Is not q
cheerful subject, yet any minister could
write an interesting chapter by giving hi.
experience in preaching funeral sermons
In nothing Is there shown greater con-
trast than is seen here in the libsrality OF
others. The judge, with grim humor
remarked that the heir of an estate ough
to be willing to pay for the eulogy pro-
nounced over the deceased whose property
he has Inherited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

"Look here,r said ono Of tho best known
lumber dealers to the edition. why don't
you say good word for butterDut, which,
of all the woods suitable for finishing pur-
poses, Is the most neglected right here in st.
touisi 1t has splendid grain. is easily
worked, and ought to increase in popularity.
When my own house was built, used cherry
In the parlors and quartered oak in the dining
room. Wishing to have a variety, had the
upper story rooms finished in butternut, and
now many of my friends want to know why
I didn't use it all over the house. Under
stand, do not urge its use with the expecta-
ton Of making q sale, for we haven't foot
of it in the yards. Our principal supply In
this market comes from Wisconsin. Il Is
growing scarce, and the only thing I have
against butternut is that there is not enough
of it"-St Louis Lumberman
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
oONKLINo SPEAKING ON THE ELECTORAL
BILL IN THE SENATE.

6ONKLINo SPEAKING ON THE ELECTORAL
BILL IN THE SENATE.
Stories Of his cutting sarcasm arc innumer-
able. Yet he was essentially an optimist,
and his belief in mankind grew with years
Home one lately asked him if he did not
think that certain well known lawyer had
sold out his client to the other side. mo,
kr,s said Mr.. Conklins, solemnly," ~ have
never looked upon the face Of the lawyer
who believe would sell out his client. 1t Is,
In my opinion, the rarest crime on earth, the
very minimum instance Of depravity. II the
case were otherwise it would, to quote an old
fudge once admired, rob humanity Of the
last virtue that clings to degradation itself"
Even his wit and humor had character OF
exactness and classical severity. In the
Harie-G Garrison suit he was pitted against the
eminent Joseph Choate, and the unofficial
record of proceedings had reached some
thousands Of pages, when Mr.. Choate inter-
rupted Mr.. Conkling in the latters address
| BY saying that he (Mr. Choate) had not read
| The unofficial record Mr.. Conkling stopped
speaking, and turned look of mild surprise
IN the direction of Mr.. Choate.
"Not read the unofficial records" said Mr..
Conkling. mot seen those apples Of gold in
pictures Of silver, those gems OF logic and lit
srature contributed by your learned asso-
ciatesi / can only commiserate you See
Naples and die At this holiday season, if
my learned friend ever INDUCES in light and
sentimental recreations, let him as mid
night sun in the Silly night, when he can
focus himself on it, peruse the unofficial rec
ord. He will rise from its contemplation q
wiser If not happier man"
During his early years in congress his
peeches were usually quite ornate the war
era required and permitted more Of that
style than does the present economic period.
Later his style was terser, as in this extract
from his reply to the toast of New York
City"
ITO speak fifty Of the toast would be to say
much. shall say little. A city Of 1900, 600
people, and moro in its actual belongings, a
world trod city, in whose streets eighty four
languages and dialects are spoken an island
which, had it not become great city, would
have been great watering place, sought for
blessing of climate and nature that make 1t,
all things considered, the most favored and
desired city in the world as a residence and
commercial mart. Those hear me who shall
zee here greater population than that OF Lon
don. might speak Of its triumphs Of civili-
Eation, Of charity, Of benevoence, of educa-
lion, Of religion, its victories Of commerce,
It's trophies of enterprise and Of business, its
Institutions, its men, its women, its broad
humanity ferries of "Good"l checkered of
pourse, blemished Of course, with those
mperfections and evils which every
where in a population so vast and motley
will exist as long as human nature is
human and men are made Of clay. All
this, Mr. Mayor, without Boosting, is the
Fitting and appropriate plea Of a discourse,
not without interest to those who share the
feelings have for the state, the city and
bhe people of New York"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
WOman's Work.

There is no end 10 the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife. To be sue.
cessful housekeeper, the first requisite Is
good health. How can woman contend
against the trials and worries of house
keeping If she be suffering from those dis
tressiDg irregularities, ailments and weak
nesses peculiar to her sex9 DR.. Pierce.
Favorite Prescription is q specific for these
disorders. The only remedy, sold by drug
gists, uneer positive guarantee from the
manufacturers. Satisfaction guaranteed ir
every case, or money refunded. See printed
guarantee on bottle wrapper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

to Portsmouth, O.,
when he was q
child, where he was
educated at t h Q
public schools, be-
ing graduated at
the high school in
1875. During his
last year Mt school
he read law and
W as. admitted to
the bar two years
afterward. He was
elected school So
licitor on the Re-
publican tick Q t,
and reelected to
the same office in
1870 In 1879 ha
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
Ammonia In Baking rowder.

Among the recent discoveries In science
and chemistry, none Is more important
than the uses To which common Ammonia
can be properly but Ms leavening agent,
and which indicates that this familiar salt
Is hereafter 10 perform an active pat In
the preparation Of our daily foSd.
The carbonate Of ammonia Is an exceed
ingty volatile substance. Place u small
ipgly volatile substance. Place a small
portion of II upon knife and hold over a
flame, and IL will almost Immediately he
entirely developed into gas anu pass I'll
into the air The gas thus formed Is n
sample composition OF nitrogen and hydro
gen, No residue Is left from the ammonia.
This gives IL It's superiority as leavening
power over soda anj cream Of tarter used
alone and has induced its use rs supple.
ment 10 these articles. A small quantity
Of ammonis In the dough is affective In
producing bread that will be lighter,
sweeter aud more Wholesome than that
risen by any other leading agents. When
II is acted upon by the heat of baking, the
leavening gas that raises the dough is
liberated. In this act II uses itself up, As
1t we're; the ammonia is entirely ditfused,
leaving no trace or residuum whatever.
The light fluffy, tlaky appearance, So des
irable In biscuit, etc, and 50 sought after
by professional cooks, is said 20 be impart-
ed TO them only by tue use Of this agent.
The bakers aud baking power manufact.
urere producing the finest goods have been
quick 10 avail themselves of this useful
discovery, and the handsomest and best
bread and c,ke are now largely risen by
the aid of ammonia combined, of course,
With other leavening material.
Ammonia is one of the best known
products Of the laboratory. II, as seems Ic
be justly claimed for 1t, the application of
its properties 10 the purposes of cooking
results in giving us ligher and NOR
wholesom bread, biscuit and cake, II vile
prove boom "a dyspp'ic humanity, and
will speedily force itself into general use
in the new field to which science has
assigned it.-Seintifc american.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
ROSCOE Combines UTICA noMH

ROSCOE Combines UTICA hOhA
OF the vanity Of Senator Conklipg, tho
puntry has probably heard enough. 1t had
b pleasing side, however, and q the saying
pes, it run in the family" His father,
Ihdge Conkling, had three sons, Aurelian,
koscoe and Frederick. They all grew to be
ben of fine appearance and great physical
trength. Aurelian was the largest Of the
brothers, being considerably over six feet In
height, broad shouldered, and Of powerful
build. Even in early life they were all men
f strong character, Of remarkable self
reliance, and inclined to be disputatious.
they werc politicians before they were voters,
md, as they never agreed about politics
.mong themselves, it used to be said of them
hat they were too independent to belong to
be same party. Aurelian acted with the
Democracy, while Roscoe was Wing In
tlined toward SewardisIn, and Frederick q
fSilver Gray Aurelian died many years
go, Roscoe is at the head of the Republican
arty, and Col. Frederick A Conkling,
fter affiliating with the Liberal Republicans,
now in accord with she Democracy. On
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

great deal, considering his youth, and has
made international law study. The salary
Of consul at the islands which bear such so
ciahe name is hardly adequate to cutting q
swarth, being 5000, with some 5000 addi-
tional as fees; but Mr.. Doty being very
young should be very simple in his tastes
and will not naturally require the pecuniary
assistance to pleasure necessary to the politi-
clan who has grown gray in political harness.
Indeed, he is said to be q very intelligent
young man with quite an old head on his
shoulders
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

A family living near Lisbon, Kendall
county, about hine miles north of Morris,
is afflicted with leprosy. Two of them
died recently, This loathsome disease
made its appearance about twenty years
ago, and came with widow and five child
rem, natives of Norway. A feature of the
disease Is that at only short periods suffer
ing is experienced, and then 1t is # the
keenest character. At long periods the
testers dry up, and at other times keep u
constant running.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

was nominated and elected 10 the Ohio legis-
lature, and was the youngest Republican in
the state house Of representatives; but he
soon became prominent and was hard
worker. At the expiration of his term he
was reelected. In 1885, when the Ohio Re-
publican league was formed, Mr.. Ryan was
chosen its president, and reelected the next
year. At tho national convention Of Repub-
ican clubs in New York last December he
was chosen temporary chairman He is now
one of the most prominent men in the field OF
Ohio politics.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

lieutenant In the
United s. t a t e 8
navy. He Is a
graduate Of t b Q
Colu III bia Law
school. He began
his official career
as a page in tho
United States SEN
ate, and is indebted
to senator's whom
he served for an
appointment to the
Bermudas, where
he served sixteen
months, and re-
turned to the
United States last
De c ON b err. Mr..
Doty has Travelled
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Madison, VIA In
early life he sp-
piled himself in
dustriously to his
profession and POSE
rapidly into prom
inence. For a long
time previous to
Oeveland's admin
iytratfon he was
tho law partner OF
Gen Villas, Who
was until recently
postm a ster gen.
'eral. When Cen.
villas was ap
pointed secretary
Of the interior as q
result Of the late
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Tho Cleveland and
Ptttsb urg train,
which had loft
Pittsb urg ut IL
o'clock the evening
before, was making
its moincnteu-y stop
at RAvenna, o.,
before proceeding
on its journey to
Cleveland. Tho vic
Tins were Detect
i've Captains Will
lam Hulligan and
Henry IL oe h n,
members Of the
rlayaInnd nnlice
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

but her relatives
and friends did all
in their power to
keep her from CIV
ing W ay to it
About five years
ago, however. she
announced her de-
but at the Brooklyn
theatre. At first
she failed. Sh O
struggled on for q
while, but W hen
it was apparent
that she could not
succeed with out
mona ctttlu g a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
Judee Edwin II. Bryonk

Judge Edwin e. Bryant, the attorney gen.
eral Of the pOstofilce department at Wash
ington, II one Of tho most reticent men at
present holding public offica Although he
occupies an Important government position,
and has tho reputation throughout the west
of being ono Of The leading lawyers in the
country, he modestiy claims that he II noe 9
public man. Judge Bryant u Q native of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The fire and water committee Of the
city council of Aurora have made a search,
ing investigation of the circumstances
concerning the origin of the fire that
destroyed the paint shops of the Burning
ton carshops. They find nothing TO sup
port the incendiary theory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

change in the cabinet Judge Bryant was
named In some quarters as possible suo-
cessor. he is strictly business man, and Is
seldom to be found away from his Office.
Those who know him intimately describe
him as q man Of great ability e. lawyer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
The Late Lillian O.cott.

Ida Lillian Olcott, the actress, died recently
in New York. She was the only daughter Of
Brooklyn physician, Dr. Cornelius Olcott>
She was born and raised in Brooklyn. From
childhood she showed O talent for the stage;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
ROSCOE C0NKLING.
PORTRAIT AND SKETCH OF THE EN-
( P,RE STATES EX-SENATOR

ne II = Victim of the Blizzard of March
la-some Incidents Ia tho Career Of "
Man Who Has Been Entirely Unique
in tho History OF American Politics
Tho dangerous illness of Senator Roscoe
Conkling has opened tho chambers of many
m ancient memory, and SO we have volume
of anecdotes and "reminiscences. 1t Is con-
SANITY repeated to his credit that he was
nnvaryingly consistent in his political opin-
ions, clear and candid in stating them and
absolutely free from suspicion OF corrupt mo-
lives. There never was any doubt about the
position Of Roscoe Conkling on any public
question he had once discussed. Language
with him was certainly not used to con-
zeal thought. Indeed it seems that in those
cases where the temptation to concealment
was greatest his language was plainest, as in
the letter explaining why he resigned from
Ehe senate. When he spoke ct all no spoke
plainly; but he knew when and how to keep
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

Can it be said that man who has eaten
cloves Is tainted with the breath of suspicion1
Now York Graphic,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
"BLlNkY" MORGAN.
Sketch Of the Crime Of Which He Wa
Convicted ut Eavennn, q.

Thoy are trying to get new trial for
"Blinkyr Mo.gan at Ravenna, O. Tho muir
der Of which he has been convicted occurred
at O'clock on the morning OF tho 4th OF
February, 1887, in a crowded passenger car.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21

The Illinois Valley & Northern Railroad
is virtually completed from Streator tc
Walnut.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
DANIEL ]. RYAN
To Is u Candidate for Nomination for
Secretary of State In Ohio.

Daniel j. Ryan, who is a prominent candi-
date for the nomination for secretary OF
state in Ohio, was born in Cincinnati in 1853.
His father was an Irish laborer in foundry
in that city. He removed with his parents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-21
]. LAMB DOTY.

The Youngest Consul In the Eorvioe OF
tho United States.
The youngest consul In the United States
service is J. Lamb Doty. He goes to Tahiti,
in the Society Islands. As Mr.. Doty is only
81 years Of age-just the age to enjoy So
ciety-perhsps he will find the islands agree
able. The young consul was born in Brook-
Ign, though he is the son Of a worthy South
Carolina planter who was at one time q
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES IssUED.

The following marriage licenses were
issued by the Clerk OF the Orphans Court
for the week ending Wednesday, Sept :,
1898:
Charles J. Sharbaugh and Ellen Gertrude
Glass. GallitzIn.
Casper George and Lizzie westfaM. Wash
ington township.
Robert j. Hutchinson and Sarah A Pot
ter. yohnstown.
Bernard Dunegan, Clearfeld township,
Ellie Gray. Reade township
William ). Boyer and Amanda j. Cough
nour. West Taylor township.
John Endler, Elder township and Martha
j. Hammond, Ebensburg.
John Ceiszor and Mary Pollak. Cambria
borough.
Frantz Goetzel, GeIstown and Bertha
Him, JonnstOwh.
j. ii. Long and Sarah j. Boring. Jackson
township.
Malachi Gordon and Mabel King, Payia.
Bedford county.
Francis +. Pfoh and Stella NJ Beck, Gal
litZin.
Joseph swatwelI and Maggie Berkeypile,
JOhnStoWn.