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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
A Log Breaker.

Sam Wilson. . farm hand, in the employ
Of c. A. Brown Of Dimmick, rode buokine
mare, belonging to the latter, into La Sale
on Sunday morning, and at about eleven
O'Clock got his horse and prepared to start
for home. He mounted, and no sooner had
hs struck the saddle than he was on the
ground, and tho brute had trampled upon
his ankle, breaking it and crushing it badly.
He WAS taken to the hospital, and Frank
Brown. another farm hand, volunteered to
take the horse home. He led her for q
couple Of miles, but as the day was hot and
as he became weary, decided to ride. He
vaultsd into the saddle, and the horse bucked
him to the ground and stepped on his leg
below the knee, breaking and splintering the
bone until it nearly protruded through the
flesh. He was also taken to the hospital. I.
might DO we'll to place large can Of dyns-
mite under the beast and explode It to slow
music,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Creamery butter ct Shaw's.
Forbers' Red Label Pills.

A new lighting rod scheme, with the old
note sequel, and new termination has come
to the surface. An agent made contract
with German farmer, living near Streatcr,
to place three points on his house, taking
old rod and $50 in payment, the farmer
signing . contract. When the work was
completed the agent presented . bill for
So, $50 and the farmer discovered that the
contract for $50, which he supposed he had
signed. read that he had agreed to pay
ssventy'hvs cents per foot for the rods. each
joint. stay and brace to be counted as twenty
feet. A lawyer happened to be the farmer s
guest, and the latter appealed to him for sd'
vice. At this, the agent weakened and tax.
ing his $40 and signed receipt In full for
all claims. Farmers, especially those lack,
ing on law points, should not sign contracts
with strangers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Fatal Fun.


Geo. Thiedohr, prominent merchant
tailor of Streator, and popular young man
treated two Of his tailors, Dust and White,
head, to boat ride on the Vermillion river
on Tuesday evening. When they had beer
on the water an hour or mere, the boat rar
into tho bank, and Thiedohr rolled up hi,
unmentionsblss, got out and dislodgsd it. H,
then, in spirit Of plsyfulness, began rock
ing the boat, in order to scare his oompan'
ions, not noticing that he Was entering deel
water. The boat was overturned, and Dust
being the only one Of three who could swim
was fastened upon BY Whitehead, both reach
ing the shore after . hard struggle. Dust
was too much exhausted BY the terribl.
strain placed upon him BY Whitehead to g.
to Thiedohr's assistance. and the latter
drowned before other help could reach him
He was taken out while his pulse was still
beating, but WAS beyond medical aid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Oysters, all styles, At PIERGux's.
Rare Chance to View the Wonderful
Crops OF tho West, Southwest
and Northwest.

The most abundant ever known. Come
and see for yourself The Great Rocl
Island Route offers you the the inducemsnt,
Of lowest rates, and delightful journey II
its unrivalled palace cars.
DATES OF EXCURSIONS: Leave Chicago Aug
81. September II and rs, and October anc
% (ls8s). for Kansas, Nebraska, Northwes
tern Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota.
FARE: One fare for the round trip Tickets
first class and good 80 days for return pass
age. Improve this opportunity. You maj
never have another in seas on so bountiful
Be sure your tickets read via the Great Reel
Island Route, which has ITS OWN lines 4
principal points in all these states.
For rates and full particulars, address
E. A. HoLBRooK,
General Ticket and Passenger Agent,
Chicago, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Personal.

Personal.
MIcH.-Ed Toy 10 in Michigan spending
bis vacation.
DAY.-Rev. Warren F. Day 10 in Omaha,
Nsb., and will journey through tho western
wilds.
CHI.--Gsorge Formulas, George Hollicker,
and Thos. Sanders, of Chicago, we're here
for the races this week.
O'CoNNoR A. J. O'Conn r, Of La Sale
10 in tho country Of grsassrs, Now Mexico,
and will summer meath the shades Of the
joyous cactus.
RoorRs W. Rogers and wife, Of Chi.
cago. attended the races here this week.
FuKs.-v. L. Fiske and family leave
SOC on their annual tour to the east
Coll. +. Porter and wife are spending
q couple Of weeks in Colorado.
Wsr.-Miss Nora O'Donor is spending a
month in the Rockies.
Ws.--Dr. and Mrs. Bssoom are at Ash
land, Wis, for three weeks stay.
DR.-Rev. DR.. Fredericks returns home
to-day and will preach IS usual on Sunday.
DAYroS.-Miss Anna Porter is spending
the hot weeks in Dayton, Ohio.
! h-Mrs. J. II. Fry, Of Cedar Rapids, Ia,
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs Talbot.
KIsG.-Miss Emma King is in Aberdeen,
OAK.
SoRREN.-Miss Sorren. OF Piper City, is
the guest of Mrs. Q. MoDermott.
REr.-Irving Harris cas- returned from the
lakes.
Ohio.-Chas. E. Russell and wife spend
the summer in Lima, Ohio.
MssIE.-Miss Minnie Berlet, formerly
Of Morris, but now Of Chicago, is visiting
Miss Albrecht on West Madison ST. for few
DAVIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

Rev. James Woodward died at his resi-
dence at Greenfield, Ia, on Tuesday, July
oath, aged sixty'hve years. He was for
many years. resident Of Farm Ridge, and
at one time Officiated as pastor of!the Farm
Ridge church. He was well known here,
and his death is the subjec, Of much regret
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Oy sters, all styles. st PIERGuE's.
Opera House.

Opera House.
The famous, great and original Georgis
mins'rels will occupy the Opera House on
Wednesday evening, Aug. sth. Heading the
list of this coterie Of oolored artists is Billy
Kerssnds, of national fame. Ksrssnds Il
the very impersonation Of unsdultersted
fun, and never fails to please an Ottawa au
dience. His support consists Of Geo. Jack,
SON, . most pleasing comedian. the Crescent
City quartetts, aud host Of tho best spec
ialty people in the minstrel profession. They
carry an excellent band and orchestra, and
make street parade on the afternoon o.
their performance Seats are now on salt
at Simon's Music Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

In connection with the fact that DR.. Jones
Red Clover Tonic has had the largest sale
il has been the most successful remedy ever
before the public for ell blood troubles and
diseases of the stomach, liver and kidneys
Fifty cents. Buy . bottle E. Y. Griggs. Mrs
Emma Brown, Lima Ohio, says: Four bottles
of Jones Red Clover Tonic has cured me Of
sick headache that ! have been subject to
for ousr nins years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Arbuckles coffee at Shaw's.

John Jacobs, q colored man, in the employ
Of Robert Cannon, was sent by the latter OF
Monday morning to the Moore farm, soutl
Of tie city, to bring in calf. John graspet
the rope which snoircled the neck Of tn,
diminuitive bovine, ard proceeded to depart
but the animal WAS adversely minded, snt
knocked him of his feet. 1t then fell OF
him, causing his shoulder to come in contact
with large stone, and his collar bone va.
broken. He will spend several weeks Of On
forced idleness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

Willie Degen. q nephew of Degen Bros,
went into the country after cattle ct an early
hour on Wednesday morning, in order to
return in time for the rsces, and, when near
his destination, was thrown from his horse,
breaking his fore arm near the wrist. He
is . plucky little fellow, and was seen at the
track with his arm in sling.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Melons on ice at Shaws.

DR.. Henry Trainer, Tote . graduate Of the
University Of Michigan Medical College, and
an alumnus OF the Ottawa Township High
School Of the class of 49,, has decided To
open an Office at rooms l5-l7 Opera House
Block. DR.. Trainor is = young man Of the
kind that wins success, combining ability,
perseverance, pluck and energy with that
close application to the requirements Of his
profession which makes the reliable surgeon
and the trusted physician.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
The Magazines.

The midsummer American Magazine Is a
breezy number for hot weather, having IS
illustrated articles, Along the Caribbean
Trinidad; Where Burgoyne Surrendered.
The American Arctic Savage, The Country in
Midsummer, &c. There are also several
splendid short stories, poems, sc. In the
portfolio there is an amusing havesty on
The Quick and the Dead
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

II you have not been at II. j. Gillen's
great summer reduction sale, 60 by all
means. 1t is the fact that in all seasonable
dry goods, carpets, boots and shoes, no
house in the county is Offering bargains that
can compare in value to those now daily
offered at this sale. 1t is the opportunity Of
the season. and should not be overlooked.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Buckltns Arnica salve,

The best salve III the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilslalns, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfsction or money refunded. Price Is cents
per box For sale by d. Lorriaux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

Ottawa has a fourteen. horse power "Kal-
lawhooperup" quintette that can discount
any eightkeyed steam screacher that ever
graced circus. The boys'are fine singers
and are hard to beat. limitations of the
cslliope are one Of their specialties.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

Peter Lock an old an esteemed resident Of
the town Of Eagle, died on Thursday night.
He Was about 70 years Of age and had lived
in this county for 35 years or more. He
leaves an aged widow and grown up family
and considerable estate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

Father O'Keilly Of Utica will preach at St.
Columba's church, Sunday evening. HIS
subject will be Indiferentism, he. "Is one
Religion as Good rs another"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Old Settlers.

The officers Of the Old Settlers Associa.
ton, and ell others interested in the Old
Settlers picnic on the 10th inst, are re-
auested to meet at the court house. next
Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock to adopt 9
programme and make other arrangements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

James Kennedy, guest Of the Marquette
house, swoke on Wednesday morning. and
discovered that his purse was just SIS lighter
than on the evening before, and that he had
also lost some clothing. Who the thief was
has not yet been asoertsined.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Oysters, all styles, at PiERauE's.
9:24 Won

2:24 Won
4 day. Forbes Red Label Pills taken one q
day cure all irregularities Of the stomach
arising from indigestion, etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

yn.-Miss Libbie Wilson Is the guest OF
her uncle, Hon. Geo. willard, editor Of TIE
Battle Creek, Mich Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
Fresh oysters at PIERGUs's.
2;34 Won

1884 Won
A day. Forbes Red Label Pills taken one 4
day cure all irregularities Of the stomach
arising from INDICATION, etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

All work fully warranted Of our owl
make, GAY IL Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04
First in the Field

rlrst In the rIoiu.
Fall silk hats in stock. All summer hats
and underwear closing ct cost.
J. NJ. FRENCH, Halter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

Forbers' Red Label Pills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-08-04

LUTz.-Chss. J. LutI and wife will start
for ST. Paul via Rock Island and the Missis.
sippi river, next week.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-04
GOOD.

Let man set good example for his chill
dren and it will be most sure to hatch some
good manners.-New Orleans Picayune.
Considering the number of victims which
it is every year carrying to the grave, it is
suggested that the name of the liver be-
changed to "dyer. Boston Transcript.
ssThe man who is at home with his family
at night runs very few risks" says writer.
We don't know about that. Burglars are
getting to be terribly bold.-Burlington Free
Press.
There is said to be large increase in the
number of tramps foafng about the Palisades
near New York since young man was bit
ten by ratt1esnake in that locality and kept
full of whisky for more than week. Tramps
evidently read the newspapers.-Norristow
Herald.
A bushe1 of corn makes four gallons of
whisky It sells for $16 at retail. The gov
ernment gets So. 60, the farmer 40 cents, the
railroad 81, the manufacturer 81, the vender
81 and the drinker all that is left-dclirium
tremens.-Havana Journal
sWho is that lady dressed in black, NAM
naaa' asked Bobby as he sab with his mother
on ferryboat. "That is sister of charity,
my boy" replied his mother. Bobby ponder
/ ed deeply for moment and then he said:
(Which is she, mamma, Faith or Hope?"-
Harper's Bazaar.
Lincoln man-"Yes, have just returned
from abroad. What a magnificent city st.
Petersburg is" Kansas City man-"They
gay it is" "But when you approach it you
must traverse miles and miles OF bleak, des-
olate land, without sign Of dwellings," !"
"And no stakesf" "Stakesa No." HWhat
in thunder are the retail men doinga"-Ne-
braska State journal.
Arthur, who is forbidden to speak at the
table, had his revenge the other day. AS din
ner began he was uneasy, and finally said:
''Ma, can't speak just one wordF' "You
know the rule, Arthur" ''Not one werd|'
'tNo, Arthur, not until your father finishes
the paper" Arthur subsidized until the paper
was finished, when he was asked what he
wished to cay. f0h, nothing; only Nora put
the custards outside the window to cool, and
the cat has been eating them up."-Harper's
Young People.
sI WISH" complained the guest, "you
would tell your night watchman to keep still.
He keeps up such an outrageous racket all
night that I can't sleep"
81 will tell him to walk more lightly, :"
said the landlord, graciously; "but you know
that he must walk the corridors at regular
intervals"
"Oh, it isn't his walking thai disturbs me, i"
replied the guest: " I never hear that. It
is his terrific snoring that disturbs me."-
Burdette.
When you see a small boy standing in the sun
Bareheaded, do you wonder why he's there?
It's sign the bathing season has begun
Boston Courier.
OF all mournful, gloomy sad sorrowful, detected,
melancholy booms Of tongue or quiH
The m1gsnf1lest gl0omes Iaades tS T.
might have been Hll.-Phiiadeldhia Call.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-04
rue 9uurna1 aaa Gnurier.
COPIES THREE GENTS
Monday, June A. lsss.
THE Only WAY.

The Atlanta Constitution does not think it
is all plain sailing for the Democratic party.
It thinks that the argument that Democratic
defeat this year would almost certainly assure
Republican aseendency for the rest of the
century is not an idle one, nor one which the
Democratic party should pass without serious
consideration. This argument, it continues,
is based on the fact that on the census of
1890 there will be reapportionment of the
representation of the States in the electoral
colleges. The only Democratic State which
will show phenomenal increase in its repre-
sentation will be Texas, while the represen-
tation of number of Republican States in
the West will show very large increase.
Therefore, should the Democracy be assured
of the solid South, New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut and Indiana for the rest of the
century, it will probably not be successful
after the new apportionment unless it re.
ceives the electoral vote of some other State.
Should the Democratic party be retained in
power for four years more, it would be in a
position after that time to capture the votes
of other northern States, and this assures the
continued supremacy of the party.
Ih1S Is plausible. But IL seems TO Dc out
of the power of the Democratic party to
make any change now. As the Bridgeport
Standard puts it: Mr.. Cleveland has, through
his packed conventions and official manipu-
lation, forced himself upon the party as their
nominee, and SO completely has this political
wire-pulling been successful that no other
man in the entire party has dared to lift his
head or raise his voice or even allow his
name to be put forward as candidate. But
not only has Mr.. Cleveland forced himself as
candidate upon the party, but his free
trade policy has been also crammed down
the throats of protection Democrats, under
the party pressure; aud that. tYpifed by the
Mills bill, viii be the platform of the party,
no objecting faction daring to suggest anoth-
or. The strain will be great and whether the
power to coeree will hold out to the end re-
mains to be seen. Mr.. Cleveland is resolved
to conquer in his party and out, by main
strength, and he is quitting on the screwsh
to that end.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-04
JAPANESE THEATERs.

Tickets Three Feet Long-Stage. aRd
Audience Arrangements.
ssThe theaters and the dramatic literature
of Japan are far in advance of those of Chi
na,n said Joseph Arthur, manager of the
"Still Alarm" who spent over year in the
island empire, to q New York Tribune re-
porter. 'sThe first surprise that awaits the
foreign visitor to a Japanese theater is the
ticket he receives in exchange for the money
he hands in at the box-ofice. This is q
stick of wood about three feet long and in
cised with some native characters. The man
who receives this adds it to pile in the COR
ner of the auditorium, and the audience, if
they wanted to, could count the house al
most as readily as the manager does. An
other surprise is the demand for the visitors
shoes. No one is allowed in the sheater with
his shoes on, but all move about in their
stocking feet. The floor is of beautifully
polished wood, or covered with q fine grass
mating, and must say the leaving of the
shoes is plan that works. well, though
don't suppose it would be easy to get our
people to adopt it. Those who are already
in their seats are not disturbed by the foot
steps of late corners, and there is no rustling
Of programmes, as they are printed on soft
rice paper. A.check is given for your shoes,
and you can use that as check to pass in or
out, but if you once regain your footwear
there is no readmission without repayment
However, as the streets of the principal cit
les are marvelously clean, the natives often
90 into the street in search of refreshment
and I and friends with me have followed
their example. Prices of admission range
from one to fifty cents. The theater is gene.
rally provided with one balcony. In the
older houses, access to this was gained by
means of ladder, but in the modern struc-
lures there are staircases. The balcony is
the sswelP part and here one is allowed to
smoke. A very singular custom prevails of
allowing visitor who pays small extra fee
to stand up, and the unfortunate individual
behind him has no right to demonstrate or to
rise and try to get peep at the stage. He
may hear but he cannot see. This is far
worse you perceive than the ladies' high hat
nuisance, which is SO vigorously protested
against here Another popularity is that the
extravagantly disposed visitor may purchase
the right to sit upon the stage whenever he
likes, and the actors 60 on with their parts
in apparent Inconsistencies of his presence.
I have seen q broadsword combat fought all
around visitor, and he never showed any
disposition to bulge. It is singular how this
privilege of sitting upon the stage has
marked the early history of theaters in near
~ every country.
"The stage Is not as much raised above
the floor of the auditorium as is usual with
us, the elevation being probably about two
feet. Their stages are often seventy or eigh-
ty feet wide, but not usually of any great
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-06-04

depth, fact due to the same lack of sense
of perspective in their stage settings as is
conspicuous in their paintings All changes
of scene are made in full view of the audi
ence, no curtain being used, and the work of
the carpenter and property man being con-
sidered as much part of the entertainment
as the efforts of the actors. I have seen a
couple of lovers come out of house and
| take their seats upon the stage, aad remain
there while the carpenters pulled down the
house and built garden scene around them.
When it is desired 10 convey the idea that
the moon is rising the property man carries q
lighted moon across the stage, and on reach
| ing the further side stops and blows out the
light. All these things seem very absurd to
the foreign visitor, but doubtless we have
conyentionalities and traditions in our thea
ters that would be almost es surprising to
the Japanese. Still they are not aEoYe TAX
ing valuable hints, and in some of the thea
ters of Yokohama many of our modern stare
effects are being introduced Much of thei-
scenery is very beautiful It is generally
painted on Lice paper, but they use curtains
and hangings great deal more than we do
The Japanese plays are almost as long es the
Chinese, and some take weeks in perform
ance. This is due, however, mere to the in
tersperscd entertainments than to the story
OF the play. In many cases the plot of a
piece will be entirely susr snded during q
weeks performance, while come grand fete,
IN WnlcA SINGING, oanclng, music, acToDa-
tism and juggle1y are the principal features,
will hold the stage. As rule performances
begin in the morning and lest till midnight
There are refreshment stands in the auditori-
nm, but, es said before, you can go out on
your feet and pegs in on ysur shoes The.
Japanese actors are extremely clever, as may
be imagined when tell you that nearly eve
ry man in the company can play women's
roles. There are no actresses. The power
or the best actors over their audiences is ex-
traordinary. I have seen the whole audience
weeping with the so1rows of the heroine or
rising en- messe to threaten the villain
Their dramatic literature is very extensive, as
they have tragedies, comedies, historical
| plays and even farces."