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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Growing Cabbage.

First get the land in good order for tho
crop. A mellow, sandy loan, we'll man.
ured. Is the best Of all For field culture
transplant in rows three feet apart. with
plants about two feet apart in the rows
For early cabbage rich ground. early
transplanting and early varieties are re.
quired. For winter use the fat Dutch
and drumhead varieties are favorites. and
may be set out about the list Of July
Clean cultivation is necessary and the
rsvsges Of insects must be prevented.
For the latter sprinkling with black pep
per. SCOT. ashes and lime have all been
used and recommended. At present
pyrethrum insect powder. II fresh and
genuine. is believed to be the most reli
able. and may be mixed with ten parts Of
-four, and is blown or busted on the
plants
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
A Fraud in Chess.

The famous automatic chess player was a
machine that excited the intense wonder
ment Of all who beheld its workings until the
secret was discovered A small crippled
Russian officer, who was an expert at the
game, was concealed within the figure, which
is said to have been constructed to effect the
officers escape from Russia where his life
was forfeited 1t succeeded in winning
almost every contest, but after the discovery
Of the mystery it passed into the hands Of
other persons who were less skillful and lost
many games by it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Arsenical Poisons on Elm Trees.

The first brood of Larvae of the elm leaf
beetle appears in June. Timely applica.
tions of Paris green or London purple in
water sprayed over and among the foliage
of the trees will destroy this pest But
the spray will leave some poison on the
grass The poisoned trees need not be in
pasture lot nor around the dwelling
house to be a source of danger. If there
is the least possible chance of horses,
cows, sheep or other animals grazing
about them or of children playing there,
the greatest caution should be observed
in using arsenites
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Tom Bowling,

"Tom Bowling" by Charles Dibdin, ha
been asked for. We give 1t below:
Here, sheer hulk, lies poor Tom Bowling,
The darling Of our crew;
No more he'll hear the tempest bowling
For death has broach'd him to.
His form was Of the manifest bef uty,
His heart was kind and soft;
Faithful below he did his duty,
But now he's gone aloft.
Tom never from his word departed
His virtues we're 80 rare;
His friends were many and true hearted,
His Poll was kind and fair.
And then he'd sing 90 bllthe and jolly
Ali many's the tune and oft,
But mirth Is turned to melancholy,
For Tom Is gone aloft-
Yet shall poor Tom find pleasant weather.
When he who all commands
Shall give, 70 call LIES crew together,
The word to pipe all hands.
Thus death, who kings and tars dispatches,
In vain Toms life has dofrd:
For though his body's under matches,
His soul has gone sloft.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Steal NV Thunder,

For the origin of the phrase, "steal my
thunder" we quote from Disraeli's "Calam.
tiles of Authors" 1.-THE actors refused to
perform one Of John Dennis tragedies to
empty houses, but they retained some excel
lent thunder which Dennis had invented: it
rolled one night when Dennis was in the pit,
and it was applauded. Suddenly starting
up he cried to the audience, by -, they
won't act my tragedy, but they steal my
thunder"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Personal.

MIR. n. n Frohlichstein, Of Mobile, Ala,
writes: take great pleasure in recon-
meuding Dr. Kings New Discovery for con.
sumption, having used it for q severe attack
of bronchitis and catarrh. 1t gave me in,
slant 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 Bitters
and DR.. Kings New Lite Pill, both Of which
| can recommend.
Or. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds is sold on positive
guarantee TRIAL bottles free al b. Lorriaux
drug store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

President Cleveland. He has been a delegate
at Democratic conventions, was member of
the Michigan house of representatives in
1859, and of the state senate III 1861 He was
"A year later candidate for congress.
The Chicago and Grand Trunk railway
owes its existence to Mr.. Bancroft. He was
its first president and operated the road for
many years. He has always been one of the
prominent men in his state and is regarded
as man of energy and ability.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Leaves from History's Pages.

Leaves from History's Pages.
Gas lighting was introduced into New
York In 1884,
The divorce Of the Emperor Napoleon from
the Empress Josephine was decreed by tho
French senate Dec. l6, 1909, and the marriage
Of the emperor to Maria Louisa, Of Austria,
took place April |, 1910.
Grammar schools received their name at Q
time when the grammar Of the English Ian
guage was not written, and when all knowl-
edge Of the principles Of language could only
be obtained through study Of the grammar
Of the ancient tongues, particularly Latin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
FARM AND GARDEN.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT
EVERY DAY MATTERS.

Diversity of Practice In Corn Culture.
How Some Of the big Yields Have Been
Obtained The Way the Roots of Corn
Plants Grow.
The diversity of opinion that exists in
regard to the cultivation of corn can, gen.
orally speaking, be explained by all who
stop to consider the matter. Take the
subject Of narrowing corn; some farmers
report absolute injury to their crops
therefrom. others. equally trustworthy.
consider it cheap and at the same time
effective way of cultivating their corn.
AS with other questions. so with this
one, circumstances must be considered in
determining it. Experiments to decide
the benefits Of narrowing corn make it
appear that when the crop has been
planted on land not well prepared, har-
rowing is likely to do more damage than
benefit, while on soil thoroughly pulver.
lied and in good condition, the harrow
becomes a positive benefit, especially as
1t admits of earlier working of the young
plants than does the cultivator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

the printers trade,
He afterwards ed
tied The Pontiac
lMich.l Gazette and
The Port Huron
(Alich.D Observer,
He also studied
law, but was OBJ
liged to quit prac-
tice on account of
an injury to the
eyes.
Nr. Bancroft held
Office under PreSi-
dent Buchanan and
was collector of
his district under
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

He says concerning it: 81 got this cul
tivator up for cultivating onions, but
have extended its use to everything raised
in the garden. The peculiar shape of the
knife or scraper admits of its being
worked close up to young and small
plants. without danger or injury by cut
ting while it does its work exceedingly
well in the more advanced stages of plant
growth. The knife shown at A can be
made from any old worn out cross cut
saw blade. Any blacksmith will make it
at a cost Of about fifty cents. The dotted
lines indicate where to bend it. The bend
to make the fange or protector should
not be turned square and sharp, but
rather gradually, producing a rounded
corner, so that while working very near
the row it will not gouge into the plants,
or cut off needed roots. The bend for the
shank should be sufficient to set the knife
at a proper working angle. At B the
completed knife is shown. The wheel for
the cultivator Is 16 inches in diameter,
and is made by halving two pieces of by
inch hard wood, cut to fit band iron
rim inches wide. A hole inch in d.
kmeter should be bored through the center
Of the wheel for a bolt or axle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

correspondent in New York Tribune
says: THE best of all ways to keep crows
from pulling corn is to SOW corn broad
cast before the planted corn comes up
One quart to the acre will be enough until
it is gone, then sow more. Some soak
corn, but never do. The crows will pick
up cutworms enough to pay for the corn
and the labor of sowing | have seen sods
that would weigh pound or more that
the crows jerked over to get worm"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
NO. l-RooTs OF THE CORN PLANT.

NO l-RooTS OF THE CORN PLANT
In cultivating corn, it ought to be borne
in mind that the roots of the corn plant
run nearer the surface than those Of
many other plants, and while there are
some advocates left for root pruning, the
great majority disapprove of cutting and
tearing corn roots. Some years ago Pro.
fessor Roberts. in lecture delivered be-
fore New York farmers club explained
the effects of ordinary cultivation by
means of diagrams. He remarked that it
was common to begin cultivating at q
distance from the corn plants and to go
nearer and deeper as the stalks were bet
ter able to withstand the breaking Of the
earth.
Fig. shows by the vertical marks the
young plant uninjured by the teeth; and
Fig. 2 the longer roots cut by the opera
ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
The Ashourton Treaty.

What Is known in American history as the
Ashburton treaty was that concluded between
Great Britain and the United States, the
former being represented by Alexander,
Lord Ashburton, and the latter by Daniel
Webster. This treaty was concluded at
Washington, Aug 8, 1912.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
william J.. Bancroft.

Hon. William l.. Bancroft, who has been
appointed superintendent of the United
States Railway mail service was born in
1925 at Martirsburg, \. y, His parents
moved to Detroit, Mich, when the boy was
Ii years of age, They afterward went
to Milwaukee, where young Bancroft learned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
The Three Weights.

There are three classes Of weights for pu
gilists, Feather weights" "middle weights, "
and "heavy weights" Men that fight at IL:
pounds for amateurs and 100 pounds for pro
fessionals are classed as feather weights.
Middle weights fight at l5S pounds and all
over l5S pounds are classed as heavy weights.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Support of Lighthouses.

Since 1859 all lighthouses on the United
States coast have been maintained by the
national government Previous TO this light
dues were levied upon commerce The first
coast light in America was established in
1873, and the first lighthouse on Little Brew
ster Island, Boston harbor, l7l5-l6
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

What IL known as the Draconian code
originated by Draco in 62l B. c., punished
every offense with death. The infection OF
the death penalty has practically ceased in
Belgium, Prussia, Bavaria, Denmark and
Sweden, though not abolished Catherine II
Of Russia abolished capital punishment III
that country, except for treason, in 1857.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

For the amateur, the pot grown straw.
berry plant serves we'll. There is no
more risk of losing the plants than in
ordinary bedding plants. These plants
are obtained. explains Prairie Farmer, as
the runners grow in summer, by sinking
two or three inch pots in the soil, on a
level with the surface, and fastening, by
a peg or stone, single runner over each
pot The roots strike into this, and as
soon as the plant has become well estab
lished, the runner Is cut off, the pots
lifted and placed by themselves. where
they can have shade for few days, and
the plant is ready to be transplanted into
the bed. 1t is ready to go on growing at
once. and give good crop the following
summer
Every one who has a garden should
grow few strawberries When fresh
from the plant they are quite a different
article from the very best that can be OBJ.
tanned in the market. The best way for
a small garden is to make new planta.
ton for fifty or hundred plants every
year, and dig up an equal number of old
ones, after gathering the crop. By be.
ginning at one end of the lot new soil can
be used for number of years For anna
tcuT use III lulS lutluOu luc IOWS htcu uOL
be over two feet apart and the plants one
foot. 1t is always best to depend upon
such varieties as have proved suitable for
the locality We have heard good reports
of the Sharpless from many sources. AL
thong h not an attractive berry in appear.
ance it Is fine in quality. One grower
says: PLANT of strong, healthy growth,
and, when heavily MANFRED, prolific;
find it requires but one thin beyond
keeping the ground free from weeds to
insure success to wit, liberal supply of
fertilizers; with this 1t will succeed on all
soils, and without it will fail on any. The
earth must be rich and heavily fortified
also to have it do it's best" The amateur
will find no difficulty in supplying this
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
An Old Couplet.

"Where ignorance is bliss, It's folly to be
WISE, is from "A Distant Prospect of Eaton
College" by Thomas Gray. Prior expresses
the same sentiment thus:
From ignorance our comfort fJvs,
The only wretched are the wise.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Two Cent Pieces.

The United States two cent pieces were
Issued between the years 1854 and 1873 None
have been cOinepi since then
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
A Home Made Garden Cultiyator,

The cultivator illustrated in the accom-
panying cut was recently described In
Prairie Farmer by the maker Of it, who
vouches to have used 1t successfully in
his garden for twelve years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

Governor Hill has signed bill. author.
izing the New York state dairy commits
sioner to appoint FIVE expert butter and
cheese makers to visit factories and agri.
cultural fairs ard conventions 10 impart
information thereat of the best methods
of ma..il'c butter and cheese.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
F ALL RUN DOW|
WILL BRACE YOU UP

by all druggists 81 bottle. Six for s.,
WELLS RICHARpSON x co. Proprs Burlington, Vt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-26
OBITUARY..

Died, Thursday night at II O'Clock,
Mr.. Saloon, who has been troubled
with prohibition for some months prev
ious, passing peacefully and resignedly
away, into the dread eternal past.
The subject of the above sketch was
widely known and much beloved hy
numerous friends, though at his death,
strange TO say, no tears were shed. On
the other hand, D bright CLEAN ofhOpe
and a radiant smile fit across the minds
and faces of bis recent patrons AMI fol-
lowers. There was mingled feeling
of Joy and perhaps a little tinge of sor-
row, for the appetite's sake, but joy
was predominant. Strangers 1t MOTTO
die thus. Dead, yes dead, and no
friends to mourn, no widows to weep,
no wall of orphans. No, it was during
the life of the expired that the widows
wept, the orpans walled and tie poor
were made hungry. Mr.. Saloon was
respected in tie community by great
many good people, yet to see him ID
his home, one could hardly guess how
be got his dinner. But he has been
lain in the cold dreary past by the
dreaded of all loathsome diseases, pro-
hibition, there to rot and grow mouldy
with the cankering sges of time. His
widows and orphans have donned
bright new years smile and with faith,
born of something better, can see
fr,tr
mainder of their existence. at least
sufficient to eat, whereas Mr.. Saloon
heretofore was greedy enough to con-
sumo all to his family's detrlment. 1t
is with pleasure we perform this last
said rite for the 'expired," and ask his
his friends to join in the sad refrain
FredericktoaUn Standard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-26
ALE AND BEER MEASURE.

One day when the lesson was the
table called Gale and Beer Measure"
a little boy, remarkable for his correct
lessons, was quite unprepared.
"How is this, JoE NJ" said the teach
er.
At thought it was 40 use, "said John.
mo user said the teacher.
No sir; it's ale and beer measure
said John.
II know it is" said the teacher.
"Well, SIR" said the little boy
"father and think it is no use to learn
about ale and beer, as we mean never
to buy, sell or drink t."-Setected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-26
FOR S ALE!

One of the Best Farms, two and one-half
miles from Ironton. containing $40 acres of
land-200 in cultivation. balance we'll tim
bered-several never failing springs, run
ming stream of water through the place at
all seasons of the year, splendid range, good
house and barns, outhouses, &C., on the
place, for sale very cheap. An inspection of
the place solicited. Immediate possession
and reason for selling given on application
to j. L. AXE, Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-26
M. r. u. NOTES.
THE SALOON HAS NO RIGHTS

:: : J: !: !: :: !:
The time has come
M ri S when just and wholesome
AW6AHHS law will be permitted to
NN1AEAh<A remain as dead letter;
l but the time is fast APP
preaching when the in
science and lawlessness of the saloon
will be effectually suppressed. A senti-
ment in that direction is rapidly de-
veloplng, and nothing has done more
TO quicken it than the saloon itself Its
disregard for law, its arrogance, its
lobbying in legislative halls, aud dIcta-
ting to conventions and caucuses, have
done more than all else to create assent
iment against it that will control it or
suppress it altogether. 1t should con-
slider that it has no claim on the public
ut all. IT is no part of legitimate in
dustry; it has no part in CONNER cial
prosperity. II exists in opposition to
all principles of industry and CONNER
cial interests. The people have the
highest right recognizable to suppress
it entirely-the right Of self-protection.
For the saloon to talk about rights is
foolish. Tt has none. Tt only exists
by sufferance, and there is nothing on
which it can base claim for protec-
ton. 1t is an industry that weakens
everything it touches, one that adds
nothing to individual or national pros
perity, hut is heavy burden upon
significant, compared to the tax it
makes necessary, to speak of Chicago
Current.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-26

Monuments, Tombstones, Mantels and everything in
the Marble and Granite Line furnished short notice.
DESIGNS and photographs be at L. j. Giovanonis,
Undertaken who agent at ronton Mo- Iron fencing,
of the Roger Fence Co.'S make for cemetery lots
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-26

If the saloon-keeper and the minister
both vote the same way, both advocate
the same cause.-SOuthern JOur1a0
louisville Ky.l /
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-01-28
A GOOD MINE,
And . Chance to Make a Fortune Easily
 HRRMosILLo, Sonora, Mexico.

And . Chance to Make Fortune Easily.
 HRRMosILLo, Sonora, Mexico.
 January If, 1888
 EDITOR CTTfzES:-I have gold mine about four leagues north from the village of Bovscors, directly on the road from Ures to Oposura Many times this lode has attracted my attention when pas sing that way, but never did anything with it until about four months ago; now have a shaft down about thirty feet deep and another fourteen feet, taking in the exact vein which IS just seven feet wide; both walls are smooth and perfect, and the ore averages per assay S600c per ton across the whole vein. There is water one mile from the mine on two sides; one well north and one west; north the water is pure and good and in sufficient quantity for all practical purposes. as IS also wood The last mile of road. or trail, IS not good {; it IS steep; but all the rest of the road can be travelled by buggy or wagon. Now have worked out, that IS to say, 1 have spent all of my money, and now possess ion IS to be taken inside Ot fifteen days, very short tune. I will give one half of the mine to. any good man who will furnish sufficient fuEds to pay for title, All must say the mine is real bonanza. The pretiiest and best have seen in Mexico. Many are waiting to see me forfeit it and jump it from me.
 One can trace this lode for ten miles by surface croppinss. IL IS a honey combed decompOsed red and white qzartz. That is white quartz in little fne strinsers. A large piece of this rock is at s, P. Nelson hotel in Nogsles. The amount required is less than $500.
 Paul Gregory. M. D,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-01-28
ROld Robbery.

A bold robbery occurred on the Mex icsn line, at Lochiel, last Thursday night. Two MeIicsns entered the store of Berreds < Gomez, merchants, draw Ing guns upon them and threatening their lives if they made any noise or re- sistsnoe. The stors-keepers were tied ropes and then robbed of all their money and every valuable article that the rob- bers could carry away.
 Berreda S Gomez are doing business in a small store, in & secluded place, where robbers can commit an ofense like this with little risk of discovery. Mir, Berreds has recently rented large and commodious building. conveniently located for business and in place where Q robbery of this kind could not be con summoned without great risk of detec- tiou, and they were about to move into the new building when the crime was committed.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-01-28
Mines and NeWspapers.

The papers in all mining districts arc urging miners to contribute mining items for publication in their local col umn. Miners should heed these appeals. for if they look over the Denver dsilies ss also the mining papers of San Fran cisco, St. Louis, Chicago and New York, they will find that a majority of the mining items appearing m their local newspapers are copied in metropolitan pspers. The miner should understand that although his local newspaper may have somewhat of limited circulation, IL has also sn exchange list, which gIves B medium through which well written articles can reach thousands of readers all over the world. Support your homo paper whether you dislike its editor or not, even if you do not fancy its appear Rnce. The press IS friendly to the mn IDg interests without regard to locality, end DO charges are made for publishing facts about the progress of mining en- terprises. Don't expect the editor to take greater interest in your welfare than you do yourself; though ss a gen ersl thing editors do. Mining items ought to originate with the miner, leav- ing the paper the simple task of publish ing them.-Register Call.