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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

Among the most costly articles to be raf'
fed for at 1.-THE Fair, are road cart, cutter.
team Of horses, secretary, gold watch, and
costly oak bedroom set. Tickets for any OF
these articles have been placed at the nomi-
nal price of SOC each.
The atfable and obliging John W. Kelly is
again at his post as door tender, accompan-
led by his brother James. We think John
will be compelled to slide that door great
many times before the fair concludes. The
RECORD will furnish the arnica for Johns
arm.
A very large crowd Of people attended
the Fair last night Such large crowd of
intelligent people certainly manifests their
appreciation of the good work of the Sisters
of Mercy. All will admit that the building
of new convent is not only an apparent
necessity, but will also add materially to the
welfare of our city.
The first night was grand success, and
surpassed by far the first night of any pre-
ceeding fair. Come tonight and hear the
concert.
II now only a matter Of course to predict
that the endeavors to make the fair success
will be as strenuous rs its preparations have
been elaborate and munihcent.
The cause is certainly deserving Of the
most generous exertions, and its necessity is
apparent to all.
The country table is persided over by Mrs.
DIVER, Mrs. Heating. Mrs. Calvin, Miss
Louth, and Misses Lucy and Aggie Burke.
The wheel of fortune on the country table,
is presided over by Miss May Hoey and
Miss Katie Feenesy. Judging from last
nights receipts, there must be great At
traction at the wheel, as all the young gen.
tlemen seem to be attracted to that part OF
the hall Let her roll.
From the Far Record.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28
A Surprise Party,

On Tuesday evening last, as the shades of
evening were settling down upon the beauti-
full home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Parr, situated
upon the bluff overlooking the pleasant and
fertile valley of the Illinois, with the moon
from its starry realm spreading its silyery
sheen over natures ileecy mantle there was
gathered at the home nearly one hundred of
Rutland's choicest citizens, and, like men and
women true to their convictions, were there
to offer tribute of respect to our worthy and
highly esteemed friends, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s.
Millikin, of Northern Iowa, on their return
for short visit with parents and friends
To host and hostess, need not say to them
it was surprise ;.Enevertheless, 1t was; but
will add to be in order for a reception is al
ways commensurate with their surroundings
and ability to entertain. The sound of the
Millikin orchestra, assisted by Mrs VIM. Mill
likin as pianist, was the synonym for bust
ness; and the quaint old clock with its honest
hands was forgotten until it had tucked away
the hour of eleven, when we sat at the table
to partake of savory lunch prepared by
matrons of husbandy well up in the art cul-
mary, after which our host says:
son with the dance, let joy be uncontined,
No sleep til morn;
Where youth and pleasure meet,
To chase the glowing hours of flying feet"
But stop We must, lest the first tocsin of
the chanticleer should hasten an adjournment
Thus ended both socially and unsteady
one of the pleasantest gatherings of the sea-
son. ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28
THE SOCIAL CHATTER.
TAYLOR-COULTER.


Last Thursday in the presence of q large
number Of favored guests, at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. e. K. Taylor, in Utica, the SOL
emn rite of matrimony was performed by
Rev. NJ. X. Whitlesy, Of Ottawa, uniting in
marriage, their daughter, Miss Jennie Lee
Taylor, to Mr.. John R. Coulter, of Chicago
The approaching nuptals had been looked
for for some little time In social circles, and
the happy event occurring as above mention
cd will be long remembered by the friends
who were present at the ceremony. The spa.
cious parlors were thrown open to the guests
a little before the appointed hour, and bank
OF flowers shone out in splendor, fit emblems
of the holy obligations, and the path which
the two young voyagers were to tread-ioined
hand in hand, heart against heart, down the
slope of life together. As the bridal party en-.
tered the itful tones of the wedding March"
at the hands of Mrs. Charles Cation, greeted
them, and rs the notes died out, the marriage
ceremony was performed, making them one
for life-tGe hour, | o'clock p. m.
The bride was dressed in white morie silk
entran, and trimmed with pearl passemen
trie, duchess lace and natural flowers. Mr.
Will Letter, of Chicago, acting as grooms
man, and Miss Carry Rooms, of Peru, as
bridesmaid. The bridesmaid wore cream col
or, trimmed in swans down. Ushers, George
Trimble and Elmer E. Day.
Among the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer +. Francey, Of Toronto, Ohio, son.in
law and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Perkey, and Eugene Coulter, brother
and sister of the groom, Chicago; Miss Nellie
Miles, Aurora; Mrs. Jerome Rooms, Peru;
Miss Emma Slyder,i Peru; DR.. Coutant, La
Sale; MIR. Frank Longworth, and G. A. Ada
mick, La Sale;
Those from Ottawa, were: Mrs. w. II. Hull
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cation; Mr.. and Mrs. II
Kilby; Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Blanchard, Mrs
Judge Blanchard, and daughter Mae; Mrs
Geo. Hull, son and daughter; Miss julia
Strawn, and her brother Silas; Mrs. Rev. NJ
X. Whittlesy and Miss Carrie Halliday.
Those present from Utica were: Mr.. and
Mrs James Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. Dick and
daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Grove; W
H. and H. W. Highly; the Misses Irwin, Mrs
II. s. Gilbert, and daughter; Mrs. c. Clusstor
and Willis Reynolds
After the hearty congratulations, and the
festivities at the wedding dinner, the happy
couple attended by the best wishes Of whole
community started on their wedding trip eas
and will visit New York city, Pittsburgh, and
from there to Toronto, Ohio, after which
they will make their home in Chicago, where
Mr.. Coulter is engaged in the jewelry and
notion business.
The presents were many and costly-solid
silver ware in abundance. Among the gifts
was nearly a life.sized portrait of the bride
in pastelle, from the artist-Miss Iphigene
| Irwin, and is gem of the highest type OF
art. A tea set and cake stand from the Z" Idle
Hour" club of Aurora, was marked feature
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28
l.. w. HESS, Editor.

seely & Carew sold to the Pioneer Fire
Proof Construction Co., for their adve rising
wagon.n Chicago, a very handsome team Of
black geldings, weighing about $500 lbs
They also sold nine others for the northern
and eastern market.
noticed number of good half.bre heavy
stations being led up Columbus street this
week. On inquiry fonnd that carload
was being shipped to Montana.
Mr.. A. l.. Thomas, supt. Of the Cation Stock
Farm, was in town Wednesday. He reports
the colts at the farm as doing nicely. Has
not commenced to jog them yet, but will
soon. Says he has grand tilly by Don Cos
sack, out.of the dam Of Ottawa Chief, 2:25.
Also that they have several more Cossacks to
beat 2:3O this year, sure. / will say that /
think If anyone can get Cossack to the front
Mr.. Thomas can.
Tom Miles says it has been kind Of cold up
at the track, but that his horses are all in fine
shape. He has taken up Ammonia, 2:594,
and is giving her road work. He will start
driving others of his string ere long.
Sheppard & Hess, on the 2lst, sold to Geo.
X. Russell, Of Bellows Falls, VT, for $4,000
cash, their high bred and promising young
horse, Bay Wilkes, 2453; foaled April 8, 1888;
bred by DR.. j. 7. Mcmillan, of Paris, Ky.
Sired by Bourbon Wilkes trial, 222, and full
brother to Favorite Wilkes, $3.50, sire of
Hamletta, 2:294, Sterling Wilkes, $50,
Sharper, 2:321g, and others, all who made
their records in 1877. 1st dam Of Bay Wilkes
is Bourbon Lass, by that great sire; Mambrino
Patchen, sire Of Is horses that have records Of
$3.50 or better, and of the dams of Guy Wilkes
2:l54 Alcantara, 223; Wilkes Boy, 2:24x;
Acyon, 2:27 Angln, 2:27; Simmons, 2:2S;
Bedford, 2:30; all by Geo. Wilkes, showing
that the Wilkes and Mambrino Patchen blood
mixes well. I'd dam, Bourbon Belle, by Imp.
Bonnie Scotland sire of the I'd dams of Anteso,
2:169; Antevolo, 2:l919; and of Scotland,
2:22. Sd dam ELLA D, by Vandal, &c. Wilkes
was in the stud during the past. season, yet
he trotted a mile in 2;4S14 and can 90 faster.
His colts are:sll bays with black points, and
are good movers. The people Of Bellows
Falls are to be congratulated on the purchase
Of so good a morse for their town.
Dwight Lawrence last week brought down
from Ethe Kalamazoo Stock Farm the bay
horse Empire, 1858. He is bay horse, with
black points, standing II hands high, fine
lookertfor so large horse; trotter, as he
has matinee record Of 2.35; a sire Of trot-
tiers, having sired Eminence, who as three
year old, made record of 2;27s4 the past sea.
son, and of others. He is well-bred horse,
being by Mambrino Patchen,sout of Miller's
Favorite, 2:34, by Alexander's Abdalah. She
is lalso the dam of IFavorite Wilkes, 1854.
and others EsMr. Lawrence will be pleased to
have visitors1cal land see the horse, at his
barn on Columbus street.
That great sire of trotters, Happy Medium,
who has thirty nine sons and daughters with
records ranging from 2:l34 to 2:3O, died on
the oath, at the farm of his owner, Gen. VIM.
7. Withers, near Lexington, Ky. He was
valued at.$4O,0OO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

II the skilled laborers'' are protected
then those who supply them with necessa-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

Chronic nasal catarrh positively cured
by DR. Ssge's Remedy.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
The Government Engraving Bureau.

The girls were from every part OF the
country, but chiefly from the district sur
rounding Washington. Most of them are
poor; some Of them have had the advan-
tages of wealth and social position, but
have been overtaken by misfortune and
compelled to earn their own living. Many
of them are studious and work hard to
educate themselves. l am told that
several of them are excellent musicians,
while others are proficient in elocution.
There are also several artists, and one
who is a fine botanist
'But are they never tempted to take
some of the millions of money that they
handler" hear some one speak.
eve look upon it only as so much
paper" said one of the girls to whom l
had put the same question in different
form. ut becomes of value to us only
when we receive it in payment for our
work. We never think of it here as
money"
Even if they did look upon it as money,
and were tempted to fill their pockets
with it, they could not get out of the
building with it. So perfect is the system
of checks and balances in the bureau Of
engraving and printing that piece Of
blank paper such as is used to print
securities on, could not be taken without
being missed inside of ten minutes, and if
it were not found no one in the division
where it was lost would be allowed to
pass out of the building until it was dis
covered and made safe again Of course,
where such vigilance is exercised there is
no temptation to steal.-Washingtop Cor
Chicago Herald.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
How Hindu Women Visit.

OF course there Is no mixed society
among the Hindus; but women of the
same caste, though of different families,
sometimes meet and visit together, and
these are occasions of great interest.
They examine each others Jewels and fine
clothing, gossip, relate stories, sing to.
gether, and perhaps do a little match
making among their children. The shoes
are always left at the door. If a visit of
ceremony is paid to a superior, a nazar, or
present, is sent hall an hour or so in ad-
vance; if by a superior, a nazar is pre-
sented to the visitor soon after the salu.
tations are made. It may be merely one
rupee or plate Of nuts and raisins; but
among wealthy families it is usually a
gold mohur, worth about So. This is
not taken, however, but is merely touched
with the forefnger with a gesture Of ac-
ceptance, when it is quietly withdrawn by
the servant presenting 1t; or if taken and
retained, a present Of jewels or rich cloths
is sent in return.
The salutations are not as elaborate as
is usual in the Orient. A graceful inclin-
alton of the head with touch Of the
fingers of the right hand, to the forehead
constitutes the salam, which is also
spoken, and means peace" Kindly in
quiries after each others temper are
made, which are understood to refer to
the health. Gar1ands Of flowers or neck
laces of beads are sometimes thrown over
the neeks of visitors, and altar of roses is
Sprinkled upon. them.-Mrs. E. j. Hum.
phrey in Demorest's.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
VVnen Sunstroke Is Prevalent.

We generally find that when sunstroke
Is prevalent the atmospheric conditions
are Of certain and definite character.
These are found not only in an elevated
temperature, but great degree Of hu-
midity or moisture of the air. AS long as
we have dry air the degree of heat that
we can endure without much discomfort
is very considerable compared to that
when the air is full Of moisture. The ex-
planation of this is simply due to the fact
that evaporation and loss Of heat from
the skin and lungs is markedly interfered
with, the already moist air being unable
to1take up and relieve usbf the usual
amount of moisture. This, coupled with
the increased heat, is placing us in po-
sition where our internal production is
very apt to be decidedly increased. The
only way we have Of conpensating under
these conditions is by lessening exertion,
light or modified diet and light clothing.
These, coupled with the ever present in
fuence from the heat center, under nor
NAL conditions, will usually protect u.s.
Globe Democrat.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
Improving on the Watch.

"The brain work on a watch" said q
jeweler yesterday, ''is about all in the
making of the machines and instruments
used in the manufacture of the watch.
Each factory has it's inventors, who are
constantly at work on the machinery,
which is improved every year. The ma
chimes are very costly, but they are easily
used, and after little practice the en-
ploye can feed them, and thousandstof
screws or wheels are turned out in an hour.
"There are at least twelve watch fac
tories III this country, four of which-the
Elgin, the Waltham, the United COM
pany at Waltham and the Waterbury
factories-turn out 1000 watches ina
day. Many of them are sold in this coun-
try, but many find market abroad. The
American watches excel the English time
pieces. In England Matchmaking is Just
what it was 100 years ago. There is no
money back of the manufacture There
are no factories there as in this country,
where one machine will cost as much as
the whole shop .,in England. watch
making, or, more properly, watch repair
ing, is good trade, and it would be bet
ter if some Of our educated young men
had acquired it. The increasing demand
for watches makes more workmen neces-
sary to keep them in repair. Watch
makers serve seven years without pay in
learning the trade. But after they have
mastered the business they can command
excellent wages. New York Graphic.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
CaDnibals of the Niger.

Mr.. II. II. Johnston, the British consul
at CAMERON, recently made trip up the
Cross river, which empties into the
Gulf of Guinea, about 1S0 miles east Of
the main branch OF the Niger Mr. John
ston is well known by his geographical
work on the Congo and his book on Mount
Kilima-N Marc. He had not ascended the
river More than. fifty miles before the
people he met began to be very wild and
e2citable In a communication just pub
lished in the Proceedings of the RoyM
Geographical Society, Mr.. Johnston says
the people are al inveterate cannibals.
They are continually fighting with each
other in order to supply their larders with
fresh food. In enc hut wh;ch,he entered
smoked human ham was hanging from
the smoke blackened rafters, and above O.
hundred skulls were ranged around the
upper part of the clay walls One. old
chief who wished to convince Johnston
of his very friendly feeling took a neck
lace from his neck and presented it to the
white man. The ornament was made Of
human knuckle bones:-~
At one point on the river where the
traveller was received with great apparent
friendship, he learned that the natives
were debating the question whether to
treat the visitors as honored guests or to
eat them, or at any rate to eat the Kroo
boys who had padded Mr.. Johnston up
the river. He decided that it would not
be safe to extend bis explorations fur
ther, and he started down the river while
the natives were still debating what to
do with him. AS ne turned his canoe
down stream, however, the noisy villa
gers gave chase, and there were a few
minutes of terrible anxiety when the
canoe ran aground, and hundreds Of the
yelling savages attempted to wade across
the shallow water and seize the fugitives.
Even little children, Johnston says.
armed themselves with knives, and,
standing ankle deep in the water,
shrieked at the top Of their voices that
they would like to eat the white man.
The explorer, however, managed to keep
out of the clutches of the savages, and to
get away without fring.-New York Sun.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
Boys in Public Schools

It is to be regretted that New York
boys have such poor opportunities for
physical development. A few days ago
twenty of them from one public school
applied for examination to be admitted to
the Naval academy at Annapolis. All were
found-so it is stated-well enough up
in their studies, but not one large enough
and strong enough to pass the physical
examination. 1t is not likely that the
fault of their physical deficiency was due
entirely to the schools, as some Of our
bowling newspapers tell US. The fault is,
many of the parents of these boys have
themselves deteriorated by working in
doors at mechanical or sedentary occupa-
tion, and by living in narrower apart
ments with less fresh air than they would
have had in the country. Having less phys
ical strength themselves, their offspring
also have less. We must not blame our
schools for this But we may blame them
because they do not provide the best
physical as well as the best intellectual
training. of Health
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
Life on the Planet Mars

us 1t, however, evident that the in.
habitants of Mars constructed this
strange geographical network Of canals2s
says Flammarion, and then he goes on:
This idea seems to us moro plausible
than to attribute it, to irrational nature.
Tor there the effects are generally irregu-
lar, above all in the geological realm.
oceanic depressions, continental reIiefs,
basins, valleys, mountains, the course Of
rivers, the confguration of the shores,
all assume to our sight irregular forms
and rectiliRear shapes seem banished
from natures operations. This terres-
trial aspect leads us to believe that it is
the same with all the other worlds, and
we refuse to think that nature, even inor-
ganic, should act differently there than 1t
does on our earth. Nevertheless it is not
proved that the geological forces every
where act the same way. The condepsa-
tions of the globe by cooling down
through centuries, the action of the vol.
canic phenomena, ETC., have considerably
changed the exterior of the earth.
'Some astronomers are inclined to take
these canals for streams, large and i'm
Inense, like the Nile, the Danube, the
Mississippi, the st. Lawrence. But riv-
ers begin with rivulets, on the SUBMITS
OF the water sheds, their origin is derived
from the rain showers descending the val
leys and gradually assuming lighter
shades, following their way till the mar.
itime mouths. On Mars, these dark lines,
without exception, 60 from one ocean
to another, presenting the same width
throughout. But whatever the view
point from which to look at the fantastic
geological system, tho explanation re-
mains to be found The observations that
have been made during the past spring
enable us to penetrate a little further
into the intimate knowledge of this
neighboring world. mcontestable varia.
tions have been observed, and these can
only be attributed to inundations. Phil
adelphia Times.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
Life on the Farm.

Il tell you what it is. Dick" said Tom,
90 his younger brother, as they brushed
their hair in concert, and discussed the
affairs of the world at large, what we
aeed is a farm"
Dick, being younger brother, always
listened with awe, and assented with dis
Cgetion.
is it!' he inquired
"JUst think Of it for a minute! You
have piece of land; you buy q few
pumpkin seeds, and plant em. Next fall,
Wien you want a jack-o'- lantern, all
you've got to do is to gather pumpkin. !"
That's So" agreed Dick
=! you want to make pea shooter,
walk out into your garden and dig your
That a fact"
Then, if you want to make a COW out
Vs cucumber-Harry Lee says he used
10 when he lived on farm-go out and
Knock off cucumber"
We'll have a farml" cried Dick.
-, Wen have o farm" echoed Tom-and
."uen they do, no doubt they will con-
Vnut1 S5aue healthy and wealthy and wise."-
4outh's Companion.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1888-10-18
New Circle Of IKinsfolk.

What is this naturalization, however,
but sort of parable of human life? Are
we not always trying to adjust ourselves
to new relations, to get naturalized into q
new family? Does one ever do it entirely9
And how much of the lonesomeness Of
life comes from the failure to do it'll It
is tremendous experiment, we all ad-
NIT, to separate person from his race,
from his country, from his climate, and
the habits of his part of the country, by
marriage. 1t is only an experiment diff
fering in degree to introduce him by mar
riage into a new circle Of kinsfolk. Is he
ever anything but a sort of tolerated,
criticised or admired alien9 Does the
time ever come when the distinction
ceases between his family and hers?
They say love is stronger than death.
1t may also be stronger than family
while it lasts; but was there ever
woman yet whose most ineradicable feel
ing was not the sentiment of family and
blood, sort of base line in life upon
which trouble and disaster always throw
her back? Does she ever lose the instinct
OF it? We used to say in Jest that
patriotic man was always willing to sacri-
fice his wifes relations in war, but his
wife took different view of it; and when
it becomes question of Office is it not the
wife's relations who get them.9 To be
sure, Ruth said, thy people shall be my
people. and where thou goest will 90,
and all that; and this beautiful sentiment
has touched all time, and man has got the
historic notion that he is the head of
things. But is it true that a woman is
ever really naturalzed? Is it in her ma
ture to be? Love will carry her great
way, and to far countries, and to many
endurances, and, her capacity of self sacri-
fee is greater than mans; but would she
ever be entirely happy torn from her
kindred, transplanted from the associa-
tions and interlacings of her family life?
Charles Dudley Warner in Harper's
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