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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17

NOrICt..-EsrATE OF JoHN FERGUSON, DtC' H..
N Notice II hereby gwen thar the undersigned. AL.
mlnstta.or nf the estate of John Ferguson.
late uf the county of La Sale and state Of Illi-
nOs deceased, will appear before the Probate Court
Of said county on the third Monday being the 10Th day
OF April, 1855 AZ the Probate Court Room. In Otta
wa IN said county when and where all persons having
claims demands against said estate are notified to A.
tend and present tht same in writing fur adjustment
Dated this lst day Of March. A. u. 1873
JAMES II tRTl.
m,Li-3w Administrator
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-17
E.egpI.
DUNCAN. o,coNoR & GILBERT,

ipO,HegS nj GN,-.
MASTERS SALE.-.srArE OF iIlIN'ilS. COUNTY
vi OF La SALLE>s. In SAT- CDHNtN tj,CF,t fOtU7.
In the matter 81 George Nur1h' rs. Mary Norrss.
ey and Michael MurrSsey -'i' bHi ~ fD,s"ipst Bof-
gIPe.
Public notice Is hereby given, that IN pursuance of
decrrn order entered IN the above entitled cause IN
said court the twenty day fIaunary 1889
Duncan McDOugal Master in Chance"y for said Court
on Monday. the twrntysiXth day OF March lSsS.
O'Clock In the afternoon Of said day, shall sell IN
y iblic auction. to the high 81 and best bidder,
The north OF the County Court House, in OTTAWA
In said county, the following described real estate
much thereof may he necessary 10 satisfy sid
decree situated in the county la sale ana state OF III
mons. 10 W.T.:
Lots nun. bcred two t2l and three 81, IN block num-
hered siXy-sevcn 40 situated IN the city oi LII Sale
Ottawa, Illinois. February Il. 1884.
DU NCAN MCDDUGALI.
feb2d-w Master in ,hanccrS for sand Circuit Court.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
NEW TIME TABLE.

Nos and 10 arrive in Chicago at 10 a. NJ and leave
Chicago P. NJ. daily SUNDAY eScepteut o
No Sc carries passengers from Geneseo To Ottawa
No >, carries passengers between Joliet Ia
Sal e. and No. 81 between La Sale ana Johet go,
Nos % and Is carry passengers between Blue lslaad
aud I a Sale II. X. CABLE, Gen'l Manager
X Sr JoHN X. +. PRRrTYMAN
GanY TIKI a Pass AIT Agent AT OTTAWA
, 1888-04-19

men who are not in trade Uce mlstak-
en- il they suppose they ar n0t deeply
interested in the success ". tins rail-
road project. Property on no properly,
bu-iness or no business very man
who abides here will feel the result OF
this struggle for permanence--for ah-
solute peImanence and greatness. Tho
coming of this road means increased
pros perity in every rank OF life---from
the millionaire to the labder for
wages.
Remember that success is to be de-
termined by ourselves--by ourselves
alone.
Let no one think for moment that
the work is done. On the other hand
let no one think for moment that
the work will fail. All that is necessary
to insure success is for us to keep oil
doing what we are doing. Nothing
more is necessary, nothing less will
suffice.
After the fight is over and the field
is won, we eau resume the thread OF
our everyday existence, but until the
struggle is over and the field ours,
let us touch elbows and advance once
more ali along the line.
, 1888-04-19
The Parisian bal Roses.

The fashion of giving balls blancs,
which are attended by girls Of tender age
only, who are not yet entitled to make
their debut In society, or to appear at the
balls roses, is meeting at present with
soma opposition. These infantine balls,
which are, however, frequently attenAed
by young ladies of 20 years, have been not
appropriately compared to regiments
composed Of old veterans and enfans de
troupe The chief sufferers from such
conventional entertainments are, Of
course, the older neophytes, who are con-
demned to so through their waltzes and
quadrilles under the eyes Of atrabilious
duennas. 1t is doubtful, however, IL the
present opposition will be able to break
through the barriers Of Journalism which
hedge In the marriugeable French girl us
IL she were pulling infant, and condemn
her to a Cinderella like treatment unheard
Of in the social philosophy of her English
OF American sisters. Paris Cor. London
TeleDraOh.
, 1888-04-19
CHE SITUATION.

The committee has raised one hum
dred and thirty-fve thousand dollars.
This is the result of three days work.
The committee had hoped to complete
the task by Saturday night, and they
now feel somewhat discouraged. Many
rten who are abundantly able to assist
in this enterprise, and whose wealth
would be largely increased by it's sue.
cessful contamination, have refused to
take dollars worth of
stock. This cannot be helped,
but it is disheartening to the solicitors.
These men are working, gratuitously,
for the public; and they now suggest
that in their opinion, but little more
can be accomplished by travelling from
, 1888-04-19

In two years time the mercury in my
house has never risen above G5 degrees
nor fallen below 80. 1t is II curious physo
can living here becomes unable to stand
intense heat, such, for example, as one
may experience by walking under the YER
tical tropical sun at midday. On first
coming here Americans and Englishmer
walk with impunity in the sun, but, in o
year or more the same men begin TO seek
the shady side of the street on summer
days. The explanation OF the coolness OF
stores, offices and houses even during what
we here call the ''hot months" of April
and May, is the rarity Of the air, which,
One never feels the necessity of stripping
off ones outer clothing to keep cool. In a
word, the tableland climate of Mexico,
while not perfect, is, compared with the
New England collection Of violently aSsort.
ed weathers, ideal. / have seen q thin,
cadaverous, Boston consumptive, nearly
killed there at the blowing OF the east
wind, gain twenty pounds In six months
In this city, and those nervous diseases
engendered by the errntic Thermometer OF
New England are much helped by resi-
dence here. The drinking of the common
peoples beverage of pulque stops the
ravages of kidney diseases, and the abund
ance Of vegetables the year round conduces
to the cure of dyspepsia, as does also the
tranquility of life in a country where nc
one is in u hurry. City of Mexico Cor
Boston Herald.
, 1888-04-19
MINING AS AN INDUSTRY.

We often hear the rem,rk made
that mining is lottery or chance
speculation and that il man engages
in the mining business he j s sure of
making successful failure. This
statement is most emphatically de-
MED by men OF experience and II min
ing education. This wonderful indus
try is becoming more Of science
each year, and ae school of expert.
ence is rapidly placing this most fas-
cinating of all attractive pursuits in
the foreground of American indus-
tries. In support OF our claim we will
cite our readers to the fact that less
tEan ten per cent of the men Of the
world make a success iu their chosen
vocatiOns. 1t is not only true { { min
ing, but it is true of all lines of mer-
camille pursuits. Statistics confirm
this statement which proves that the
mining industry is not as uncertain as
it is generally supposed to be aud that
as many succeed i'll this vocation as
in others, Let us take our home in.
dustry or home mines for example.
1t is estimated by one of the best post
ed miners of the Ceur d'Alene section
that from ten to twenty-five per cent
of the prospectors of that country
have made a fair success, as that
many have Interests in paying mines
or lay claim to prospects that are OF
most promising nature. In fact,
not a single instance is on tecord
where property OF the South Fork
has been developed to any extent and
adando oned from lack OF mineral de-
post of some nature. Other sections
have shown up richer groupings and
given stronger indications of rich de-
posits, but development has failed to
ever show district where such unan-
imous successes has awarded the hardy
propector. Since the discovery of
the Bunker Hill and Sullivan. hun
dreds of thousands of dollars have
changed hands On the Sonth Fork
mines, and there is to-day enough
mineral in sight to command millions
in the place of thousands. Taking
the whole number of men engaged in
prospecting and develop ng the South
Fork mining section, and we probably
have something like 1000 men, and
to say that the entire properties OF
the Yreka district are worth $40 O,OOO,-
600 is very conservative estimate
which gives an income of $1,000 pei
man for two year, labor. The people
of Spokane do not realize the golden
opportunity they are losing by giving
the mining industry SO small show
of attention and by 80 weakly encour
aging the enterprise. True, we have
natural advantages to which no city
can lay claim, but they will not bulld
up centre or construct smelters
without the aid of capital and emery
as well as the strong moral support o
the people.
, 1888-04-19
so FAR.
complete,

All things considered nothing has
happened so far to discourage the
great movement that is upper most in
the minds and hearts Of our people.
More than one hundred thousand
dollars have already been subscribed
TO the stock OF the Seattle and Lake
Shore road.
The committeeman have now
reached the place where the hardest
work begins.
The last twenty-thousand dollars
will be harder to get than the first
fifty thousand. The last dollar will be
the hardest of all.
Therefore every man in spokane
should this day volunteer his aid TO
the com riiittee and assist in placing
this stock.
Men who have no real estate and
, 1888-04-19
Told to n Friend.

OF course In all families the mother Is
the one to whom the children cling. We
don't talk to them, feel with them, love
them, occupy ourselves about them as tho
female does. We think about our bust
ness and pleasure, not theirs. Why do I
trouble you with these perplexitiesf II I
mayn't tell you what feel, what is the
use Of fricndY That's why I would
rather have n sad letter from you, or n
short one IL you are tired or unwell, than
a sham gay one-and don't subscribe at
all to the doctrine Of "striving to be cheer
full. ul."-"Unpublished Letters Of Thack-
cray" in Scribner's.
, 1888-04-19

If there is man in congress who
has an idea that is not twenty years
old, we wish he would give the
country the benefit OF it This seems
to be nearly the era of avarice. How
to collect, how to get, how to spend
these are the ever present, ever press.
ing questions to be solved by the men
of to-day. Is there no man in all the
country big enough to propose some
measure calculated to benefit man.
kind little, some measure tending to
hit the human race up little bit
, 1888-04-19
COMMON PEOPLE.

At one OF the cabinet meetings, dur.
ing the darkest days OF the war,
question arose that greatly annoyed
Mr.. LINCOLN, 1t was II matter of pub
lie policy. The army needed encour-
agement, and Mr.. LINCOLN felt that
the moral support of the North was
absolutely essential. The effect OF the
measure WAS under consideration, and
Mr.. SEWARD said that he feared the re-
suit of such n course on the common
people. The care-worn face of Mr..
LINCOLN bore a panied expI ession, and
for moment his head dropped upon
his chest, and he was lost in thought.
Then he rel eated the words: "The
common people; do you know, have
often thought that God loves common
people, he made so many of them.
Twenty thousand of them gave up
their lives yesterday, to the end that
this nation might livt - The meeting
proceeded with the business before it,
but no further ref renee to the "com.
mon people" was heard.
Spokane has Il great many things to
look after just now, and numberless
enterprises that require the investment
of money. 1t is not our purpose to
suggest any scaeme that will call fur
II further investment at this time.
However, Spokane has few citizens
who will, one of those days, be very
wealthy. The growth OF the city and
the surrounding country will cause n
vast number OF industries TO center
haze, and with these Industries will
come thousands of Mr.. LINCoLNs S
common people," We beg to sug-
gest to some of these philanthropic
gentlemen-and certainly we have a
generous supply Of liberal men-that
while they are looking over the field
of the future, and studying what to do
that will be OF most benefit to the pub
lie generally, that steps be taken to
provide resort OF some kind where
the laboreI may rest when off duty.
1t is true that the churches intend
to take care of this class OF people ;
and in this work, the various church
organizations are active and useful.
A large number of men and women
| remaip bnwav.r who avn ,nt .oI
cannot be reached by the churches.
Public spirited gentlemen have already y
given the city handsome park. The
value of this gift, in money, is very
large, and it furnishes one of the
necessary institutions of a city.
The next gentleman who desires to
win the lasting gratitude of the "com-
mon people" can do so by laying the
foundation of good public library
and reading room. Let the institu-
ton be set apart for those who cannot
enjoy its privileges at home. The
Young Mems Christian association
does not reach the mass of young
men that II free, tasty reading room
would easily interest. A hymu-book
and a bible are all right; but they rep
resent one extreme. 1t is the class
between the real good and the real
bad that needs caring for. By al
means, let us care for Mr.. Lincoln,
common people-they will soon be tn,
mainstay OF Spokane.
The unnecessary monthly accumu-
slation OF money in the treasury mean
, 1888-04-19

THE great New York Stalwart is
making u hard struggle for life, He
is gaining ground, we are glad to say
and If n Republican of the old school
should be nominated for President, the
Empire state, with CoNKLING on the
quarterback and PLATT at the helm,
would wheel into line.
, 1888-04-19

THERE is one power In Europe that
Germany does not care to encouu-
ter. Russia has spoken on the subject
of the proposed marriage and imme-
diately her wishes are respected and
the match broken. Cupid's arrows
ail to penetrate the Russian bear.
, 1888-04-19

The South Carolina delegation will
vote for JOHN SHERMAN's nomination
on the first ballot at the Chicago con-
vention. We suppose Mr.. SHERMAN
has been in politics long enough to
know that he canLot rely upon his
best friends
, 1888-04-19
Y. W. c. T. u, Organized.

A branch of the Young Women's
Christian Temperance Union, has been
organized with the following officers :
Miss Lizzie Reid, president, May
Hooker, vice. president; Lulu Abernet-
thy, cors, secretary; Emma Lewis,
treasurer; Paulina Belts, rec. secrc-
tary.
, 1888-04-19

place to place. 1t the enterprise sue
ceeds, those who are able must come
forward and subscribe for the amount
now lacking.
"Let there be n final movement
made along the entire line ut 8 O'Clock
Monday morning"
, 1888-04-19
notwithstanding tho business.

A young man in Missouri started out to
be n snake charmer and revolutionize the
business, but the first thing he felt WINS
the fangs OFT rnttlesnnke buried in his
check, and it has taken two months to
get tho swelling Of his check reduced so
that he can wear No. 8 hat.--Detroit
Tree Press.
, 1888-04-19

ANOTHER enterprise was in inaugu-
rated yesterday that reflects great
credi upon the energy of Spoiane's
capitalists, We have horse-car line.
, 1888-04-19

MINISTER PHELPS will now spend his
time in educating the Democratic ma
jority in New York. There is certain
ly II wide field for missionary work in
that great stronghold.
, 1888-04-19

IL Is mistake to let refuse and de.
cayed vegetables accumulate in tbe cellar
wv" .he intention of removing them In
sne spring. keep them Cleared out as
, 1888-04-19

~ Is the fashion now III Washington
.or canlnet ladies to keep their private
secretaries like their husbands
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

with broad d, } innumefabiel L no.
ticed that the older men were called
General, from which I presumed that
ones title depended on his age. 1
thought I could feel the spirit of
southern chivalry pernneate my bones
when was addressed as Captain.
In the Planters Convention were
many. representatives of Southern
Is Bloods." If there is one thing the
southerner exceis In, it is his prolific
flow of language. From the lips of
some of these gentlemen honeyed
words, about the manifest "destiny"
of the "Delta," flowed as thick as
the devils from tile box of Pahdor.-
1t was one grand efferescence of gas,
delightful to the ear, barren of infor.
nation to the mind. The Mississippi
plan of election has always been .
theme for discussion among the
northern statesmen. Congressman
Allen, of this State, when twitted con-
cerning it, said ' we fire off q cannon
down there on election morning to let
the 'darkies' know We are going to
have a fair election" The cannon
had the desired effect, the negroes
remained away from the poles. The
cotton lands at present are in great
demand. The better quality of the
land rents for and s dollars per
acre. The luxuriant vegetation on
every side is n nursery for mosquitoes.
In front of the cabins in the evening,
a sssmoke" Is kindled to drive off
these little pests. 1t seems that in
the palmy days of Greece when the
mosquito was an object for the epi-
cures, 20 escape the hunters they
got in the habit of loafng around in
low swampy places and getting their
feet wet, habit to which they still
cling; hence their aversions to any
thing that has desicating tendency,
such as smoke. This Is the Elysium
of sportsmen, the land of ducks and
auaii.-the latter more numerous
than 1 have ever known.
As this valley was built DIP from
the bottom of the sea by deposits of
the most prolific soils, washed from
the hills and dales of every State in
the great Mississippi Basin, so the
spirit of fertility has permeated its
fauna and flora, and the luxuriant
growths which distinguish the pro-
ducts of its soil, is partaken of and
parallel by fecundity of its people.
INGoMAR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05

Randolph Democrats instruct for
C. FL. Scott for Congress.
"Time is money! OF fcourse it is,
or else how could you spend it?
The United States has received
about fourteen million emigrants.
1t is settled that the first regiment
of the State militia will encamp at
Parkersburg for ten days.
|. Ah when shall all mems good be
each mans rule, and universal peace
lie like shaft oflight across the land?
Train grapevine to grow over and
across poultry yard, from one fence
to the other, and it will provide the
most comforting shade that can
be devised, as well as furnishing
supply of grapes for the family.
1t is not what we earn, but what
we save, that makes us rich. 1t is
not what we eat, but what we digest,
that makes us strong. 1t is not what
we read, but what we remember, that
makes us wise. 1t is not what we
intended, but what we do that makes
us useful. 1t is not few faint
wishes, but a lifelong stuggle that
makes us valiant.
The following suggestive effusion
is from the Reed City Mich. Clarion (:
"There is little matter that some of
our subscribers have seemingly for
gotten entirely. Some of them have
made us promises, but have not kept
them. To us it is very important
matter; it is necessary in our busi-
ness. We are very modest and don't
like to speak about it,
LADIES will find relief from their
Costiveness, Swimming in the Head,
Collie, Sour Stomach, Headache, Kid
ney Troubles, etc., by taking dose
of Simmons Liver Regulator after
dinner or supper, so as to move the
bowels once day. Mothers will
have better health and the babies
will grow more robust by using the
Regulator. If an infant shows signs
of Collie, nothing like few drops in
water for relief. The genuine has
the red z on front of Wrapper.
Judge Caldwell, of North Carolina,
at one time was obliged to call upon
an old darkey to open his court. 1t
was evidently the first time he Lad
acted in the capacity of bailiff. He
began: so yes o yes Oyesl De
homo biz, dc Colts nowon de bench. I"
Then, after hesitating moment, as
if not knowing what to say, he seemed
to hit it, and ended by exclaiming:
can may de Lawd have mercy on
his soul!" Caldwell retorted imme-
diately: I" That's right, my man I;
that's right; if there ever was court
that needed the mercy of God, it's
this one" ."-Hdrper's Magazine.
A Philadelphia physician was called
by foreig gn family and prescribed
'one pill to be taken three times day
in any convenient vehicle The
family looked into the dictionary to
get at the meaning of the prescription.
They got along we'll until they came
TO the word vehicle. To this they
found 'cart, carriage, wagon, wheel
barrow After a grave consideration
they came to the conclusion that the
doctor meant that the patient should
ride out, and while in the vehicle he
should take the pill. The supposed
advice was followed to the very letter,
and in the course of few weeks the
fresh air taken so regularly COM
pletely cured the patient.
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Berryrnle, Clarke County, IA

T HAVE for years built large variety of va
i rious styles of CARRIAGES and WAGONS;
they have been in use among our people. and
have given satisfaction in every instance rs far
as have been able to ascertain. Through this
experience have learned what vehicles suit the
people best. and what are best adapted to their
wants. L manufacture a handsome wagon
known as the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
Marion Harlandi

The celebrated authoress, so highly
esteemed by the women of America,
says on pages 1O3 and 445 of her
popular work "Ere's Daughters; or,
Common Sense for Maid, Wife and
-Afoiher:."
:. For the aching back-shouId- il
be slow in recovefing its normal
strength-an ALcocK's Porous PAS
TER is an excellent comforter, COM
bining the sensation of the sustained
pressure of strong warm hand with
certain tonic qualities developed in
the wearing. 1t should be kept over
the seat of uneasiness for several
days-in obstinate cases, Tor perhaps
a fortnight. %
For pufn IN tie back wear an AT
COCKS Porous PLASTER constantly,
renewing as it wears off. This Is an
invaluable support when the weight
on the small of the back becomes
heavy and the aching incessant."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
Various Items.

Randolph Democrats instruct for
C. FL. Scott for Congress.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-05
a Sound Legal Opinion.

E. Bainbridge Munday, Esq. Coun-
ty Atty, Clay Co., Tex, says: :'Have
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. My brother also was very
low with Malarial Fever and Jaun-
dice, but was cured by timely use of
this medicine. Am satisfied Electric
Bitters saved his life"
Mr.. ID. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony saying ::
He positively believes he would have
died, had it not been for Electric
Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off,
as well as cure all MaIarial Diseases,
and for all Kidney, Liver and Stom-
ach Disorders stands unequaled.
Price soc. and 81. at G. F. Jones'.
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PoETicAL.
a Fellows Mother.


!" A fellows mother" )" said Fred the wise,
With his rosy cheeks and his merry eyes,
/" Knows what to do If fellow gets hurt
By a thump, or q bruise, or fail in the dirt
I" fellows mother has bags and strings,
Rags and buttons, and lots of things;
No matter how busy she is. she'll stop
To see how well you can spin your top
"a She does not care-not much, mean
If a fellows face is not always clean;
And if your trousers are torn ut the knee
She can put in patch that you'd never see.
" A fellows mother is never mad,
But only sorry If you are bad.
And tell you this: IL you're only true.
She'll always forgive whate'er you do.
"a rm sure of this said Fred the wise.
With u manly look in his laughing eyes,
90 I'll mind my mother, quick, every day,
A fellows baby that don't obey"
I'M. Z. Sdngster. ia Youths Companion.