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HARRISON AND ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS

But there is a discordant note from In
diana. The machine politicians OF that
State are rendering Illinois the wrong
man. Illinois prefers Gresham to Harri'
son, whose availability is doubted. The
republicans of Illinois demand candidate
whose record will place his friends on the
aggressive. They dislike being placed on
the defensive, aud having their time and
strength frittered away explaining Harri
sons unfortunate Senatorial record on the
Chinese immigration and Naturalization
bulls, and In trying 10 apologize for 1t to
the wrathful industrial classes, who dread
the underwriting competition 10 the labor
market of the rice and rat-eating," Mon
golians, and who feel an invincible oppo-
sition TO comforting citizenship on those
Asiatic heather hordes, seeking TO snatch
the bread from the mouths OF their fami'
lies. Illinois republicans want some can
didate whose record will not force them TO
fight defensive battle on such grounds.
So Indiana must understand that
Illinois has no enthusiasm for Harrison
Chicag0 Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Shocking Accident.

So read the head lines of many a news
paper column, and We peruse with palpits'
ting interest the details Of the catastrophy
aud are deeply impressed by the sacrifice
of human lives involved. Yet thousands
of men and women are falling victims
every year to that dreadful disease, con.
sumption (scrofula Of the lungs, and they
and their friends are satisfied 20 believe
the malady incurable. Now there could
ne no greater mistake. No earthly power
OF course, can restore lung that is entirely
wasted, but DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will rapidly and surely arrest
the rsvsges of consumption If taken In
time. DO not, therefore, despair, until you
have tried this wonderful remedy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
THE SHOTGUN CAMPAIGN.

SPRINGFIELD, June 20.-The shooting of
William Lee, the colored democrat, 0c-
casioned considerable talk TODAY. The re-
puolicans are disposed to make light of
Inc charge tna' ne was shot because he
was democrat, and say such talk Ia all
nonsense. Charles Nelson, the colored
orator, was at the city hall today with an
other coiored democrat for whom he had
desired permit to carry arms, as his life
had been threatened by colored republic
cans. Mayor Hay having gone to Chicago
he was unable TO obtain a permit. In re
ply TO the claim of the republicans that
Lee was shot for some reason other than
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
INGALLS, AT GETTYSBURG.


Did Ingalls, stand at Gettysburg
Against the hundred lines of gray?
And did he fall, as Hancock fell,
And did he take wound for pay?
o, yes, he fought, but not that day
Far from the fiery rain of shell
He fought thousand miles away.
Did Ingalls, ride at Gettysburg
As CALAMITY as Marshall Ney,
Along the flaming brow of hell,
With heart of oak, without dismay,
Beneath the Southern cannon play?
Whose guns rang out the rebel knell
And shattered Longstreet's lines of
gray?
Did ingalls, bleed at Gettysburg,
And was he foremost in the fray;
BY country hearth do soldiers tell
That ingalls, barred the southern way
O, yes, he fought-that is to say
You knOw-yOu see-ahem-ah, we'll
He fought thousand miles away.
Was Ingalls, crowned at Gettysburg
With flames unfading laurel leaf;
Borne glorious from the conquered field
A nation's pride, peerless chief?
No! from that battle-to be brief
He was not born upon shield
That day he tried chicken thief.
New York Star.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

Tie American Club and the rest of the
good democrats ratified last Saturday
evening to their hearts content. With
bandanDas flying and Spencer's band at
the head, the procession marched up from
the club rooms to the National Hotel, in
front of which platform had been erected
for the band and speakers. Speeches were
made by Worthington, Page, Bell, James,
and other leading democrats, all of whom
expressed their confidence in the success
of the democratic candidates, Neverthe-
less II was a noticeable fact that there was
lack of that enthusiasm which was so
common in democratic gatherings In years
gone by. This fact seemed to tickle a
young republican TO such an extent that he
twitted number of Americusses on the
quietness of the meeting, and said; "Why
didt you yell, and let the people know how
you ielt about the matter Why, when
we get out, We commence 10 yell and
don't let up until we return TO the club
rooms" "Yes that's right" said Americus,
I'VE did that for about twenty five years,
till we got out of the woods, four years ago.
Now We will let you do the Yelling
Pe0red CAL.
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Genteel Ouacks.

"Yes, it pays" said big, fat ply sician,
with name that is known throughout the
medical world. II have practice worth
$4,000 year Woman Yes, you We
guessed II first time. They pay $40 every
time they come into my Office When one
gets on my list tell you he stays! and
Dr. H laughed long and loud. This
is quackery-gilt. edged, genteel quackery
to keep suffering woman paying tribute
year In and year out, and doing lhem no
good. DR.. Plerce's Favorite Prescription
cures the peculiar weakness and diseases
of women. II does not lie TO them nor rob
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
A Nice Young Man. .

A young man who was fortunate enough
to have rich and agreeable mother.in law,
was entertaining her as they drove through
the park.
The lady was somewhat astonished az the
unusual politeness of her daughters hus-
band, and said 80.
"Oh, now, mother, that's very unkind of
you" :.
Maybe II lie, but you know very we'll
you are frequently wanting In respect for
me-"
"I?"
"YOu."
"You wound me In tender place."
III am sure that II died tomorrow you
would not take the trouble 70 60 20 my
funeral"
TRY II, mother, dear, and you'll see"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
,You wound me In a tender place -"
Thought II would KIN Him.

CoFFEEvILLE, Miss, Feb 20, 1888.
Gentlemen: | suffered with Eczema
for nearly two years, and was treated by
three physicians, but they could do me no
good. spoke of trying 5 S s and they
told me II would kill me, bur tried II any
way, and after taking six or eight bottles, |
Was completely cured, and have never been
Bothered with IL since, and | feel II duty
to you and suffering humanity TO make this
statement H. S. DAVIS.
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THEYDID IT.

What? Cured among others the
following. They write:
$40 Central Ave. Cincinnati O.,
January 4th. lsss,
Athlophoros Pills have cured me of liver
complaint and dyspepsia. l gave ten Of
the Pills to q friend who il troubled with
indigestion and he has improved Won
dertully. i. II, RowEKAMP.
IL Rosette St. New Haven. Ct,
February 10th. lsss.
Athlophoros Pills worked wonders in my
case of dyspepsia. EMMA l.. CLARK.
Ath-lo.pho.ros Pills are small and
pleasant to take, yet wonderfully
effective. Invaluable for kidney
and liver complaints, dyspepsia, in
digestion, constipation, headache,
etc. They'll take away that tired
feeling giving new life and strength.
AS-Send cents for the beautiful colored pic.
ture, Moorish Maiden"
THE ATHLO PH0R0S co. 1f2 Wall St. NJ T.
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that he was democrat, Mr.. Nelson said
the young man was born and raised In this
city, was quiet and inoffensive, had never
had any trouble with any one, and yet, 10
two weeks after joining the democrat
ic club and announcing himself for Cleve-
land, Thurman and Palmer, he was shot
down on the streets while peaceab!y going
home. Ii this, with the threats hitherto
made, did not indicate pretty strongly what
he was shot for he would like TO know
something that would denote a purpose
more clearly. Mr.. Nelson said that II the
colored republicans intended to inaugur-
ate a shot gun campaign TO intimidate
colored democrats they would get ali they
wanted
The State Journal, In its account of the
assault, makes no reference to the cause of
the shooting as claimed by Lee and his
friends, merely stating that II was mys
terious affair. The father Of Lee, who
not yet followed the son into the ranks OF
democracy, complains bitterly of the a.
tempt at assassination. and says II the col
ored republicans desired or intended to
kill of the colored democrats they should
have commenced at the root referring no
doubt 70 Charles Nelson, and Tho mas
Brown, the two most prominent, and not
upon his son, who lie recent acquisition
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

II + business OF
m a king great
newspapers nova
days has become a
science To tn e
average reader the
eight, sixteen or
twenty-four page
sheets every morn.
ing laid upon
his breakfast table
fresh from the
press, are common
place. and IL il not
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

Do you feel langulu. low spirited, liteless
AMI miserable, both physically and mentally
have poor appetite, frequent headache, bit
ter or bad taste in the mouth, nervous pros.
trstion, and do you know what the matter
is? You have torpid liver, associated with
indigestion You need DR.. Jones Red Clover
Tonic You need it to-d0y. BY Of f. Y.
Griggs. An ever prompt cure for headache,
contipation, pimples, rheumatism, scrofula,
dyspepsia and all blood disorders.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
People of all ages, and especially women

People of all ages, and especially women
and children, take Red Glover Tonic with
pleasure, as it is pleasant and agreeable. 1t
tones and regulates the system, assisting
nature to the healthy action Of the liver and
kidneys. Fifty cents for a bottle holding
nearly pint. Henry Frye, Esq, Lima,
Ohio, says: Nothing can be said that is
too good for DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic.
feel like new man since taking it, and
take pleasure in recommending il to oil.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

The best salye in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rhcUm, fever sores, letter
chapped hands, chilklains, corns, and all skin
eruptiOns, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction. or money refunded Price - cents
per box For sale by d. L0rriaux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

There is no nonsense aboul Grover Cleve-
land. The most quiet place in the whole
country, while the exciting convention
scenes were being enacted az st. Louis
was the White House. He was interested,
but be didn't lose his head over the honor
accorded him.-FlOrida Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

A syndicate is bonding large body of
coal land lying near Reddick and Campus
in Livingston county, on the Three road
1t is said by men who ought 10 know tina,
in that vicinity lies the richest body of
coal deposits in Illinois. lii another out.
cropping of the Streator and Grape Creek
coal vein, and is from six 70 nine fee,
deep. Great developments are anticipated
in that region within short time-as soon
as all the land Is glbbled.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

How comes II that nobody has n ,mina,ed
that staunch old friend o! the farmer, tina,
protector of American labor, the peoples
friend, the orkingman's choice-Mr. Jay
Gould of New York.-Dlily Neirs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

until he considers how such mass Of infor,
nation from the four quarters Of the globe
is furnished with the regularity of his meals,
that he finds himself among the favored
mortals of the ages. Fol an expenditure
that is insignificant, the wisest brains of his
generation have hastened to do him service
They speak to him from parliamen:s and
from counting rooms and exchanges. and all
fields of human labor. Electricity has
brought him news from over all lands ami
across the seas Editors and reporters are
his slaves. While he has slept they have
worked, as Gerald Massey somewhere says,
Beating out noble future from
The angel metal Of their lives
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
MoNTPoRr HOUSE, Wills Point, Texas

y
To the Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Gentlemen: Our baby when but two
weeks old was attacked with a scrofulous
affection that for time destroyed her eye
sight entirely, and caused us 10 despair OF
her life. She was treated by the best
physicians without benefit. We finally
gave her Swift's Specific, which soon
relieved her completely, and she is now W
hale and hearty Il child of three as can be
found anywhere. f. V. DELK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Waco, TEXAS, May 8, 1888.


Gentlemen The wife of one of my
customers was terribly afflicted with a
loathsome skin disease that covered her
whole body. She was confined to her bed
tor several years by this attliction, and
could not help herself at all. She could
not sleep for violent itching and singing
of the skin. The disease batfled the skill
of physicians who treated it. Her husband
began finally giving his wife Swifts Spe'
c'iic, and she commenced to improve al
most Immediately, and in few weeks was
apparently we'll. She is now hearty, fine
looking lady, with no trace of the atfliction
left. Yours very truly,
J. Z. SEARS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
THE BANDANNA.
No doubt he's old. as we are told,

No doubt he's old, as we are told,
But not man is filter;
Ris heart II young, his mind Is strong,
And still his bright eyes glitter.
Then let the cry ring loud and high,
From Maine TO Louisiana!
Three cheers for the grand old Roman
AMI the turkey.red bandanna!
As good as gold, this man must hold
First place In our affection;
As true as steel, We all must feel
lmpelled In bis direction.
Then let the shout, ring loudly out,
And raise the flaming banner!
Three cheers for the grand old Roman
Hurrah for the red bandanna!
Right at the front, he bore the brunt
OF many hard thought battle,
And stood when shoals of weaker souls
Ran of like frightened cattle.
Let every voice applaud our choice,
And sing strong hosanna!
Three cheers for the grand old Roman
Hurrah for the red bandanna!
This man would grace the highest place
To which he might be beckoned;
Therefore, ye: see, good Cause that he
Should rightly fill the second.
Then let the cry ring loud and high,
From New York to Indiana!
Three cheers for the noble Roman!
And the turkey red bandanna!
New York Sun.
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GETTYSBURG: PEACE.

GETTYSBURG: PEACE.
Two hostile bullets in mid air
Together shocked,
And swift were locked
Forever in a firm EN- brace.
Then let US men have so much grace,
To take the bullets place
And learn that we are held
BY laws that WELD
Our hearts together!
AS once we bat'led hand TO hand,
50 hand in hand TO day we stand,
Sworn II each other,
Brother and brother,
In storm and mist or calm translucent
weather
And Gettysburg's guns With th.deal-
ing roar,
Echoed from ocean TO ocean, shall pour
Quickening life to the nations core;
Filling our minds again
With the spirit of those who wrought in
the Field of the Flower of Men!
--F'ro.h the poem by George Parsons Lath-
rop, to be read at Gettysburg on the 18th
anniversary of the battle, published In
.Scri5ner's Nagazjne for July.
*x*
There was little commotion in the H.
iiuio hCouIuoitcio yCetciudy. AL uuueT-
sized farmer-looking old man came in
about clock, and was cordially welcom-
ed by those who were sitting around He
was introduced as Abner Groves, of Ken
dali county.
Well, Uncle Abner, we're going to
knock 'em out this time, guess
II don't know about that" said the old
man, obviously; " l don't know about that
Tell you what 1t is. The farmers down
our way have got to thinkin' a good deal
about this tariff business, and I'm cussed
if don't believe that half of 'em are go
ing to vote for Cleveland. I Amt quite
sure about myself, either You see, they've
kind O. got 1t into their heads tina Cleve
lands made pretty good President, and
they think he's about right for the farmer
It any rate they're going to vote for him,
and most of them that | know amt voted
anything but the Republican ticket since
1860"
Nobody cared to worry the old gentle
man with an argument, but arrangements
will evidently be made to send a political
missionary down 10 Kendall County as
soon as the convention decides upon tick
et.-Herald, 22d.
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A farmer near Rankin was pursued b,

A farmer near Rankin was pursued by a
travelling agent TO become special agent for
a patent wire fence and signed a contract
to that effect A few days later the fence
turned up, as dld also note for 5000 at a
local bank. 1t is needless to add that he
does not take his local paper. because he
finds so much more reading in the large
city papers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

Pontiac had big mad dog scare few
days ago; the rabbid canine being chased
nearly TO Mcdowell, out finally escaped.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
THE CORRECT THING IN BANpASNAs.

As the Thurman bandanna promises TO be
important and much used between now
and next November, II Is we'll TO know just
what is en- regle both as 10 area, color, and
general pattern. If you would have an ex.
act ac-simile OF the old Romans ker.
chief get one exactly thirtytwo inches
square. This is vital. An inch more or
an inch less will not DO, As TO color 1t must
be pure turkey red--that rich hue sug-
gestive Of bullock's blood. The pattern
must be of dull yellow-not the bright,
glaring yellow affected by the turbaned
Turk, but a subdued gamboge, if such
tint can be immagined, The material must
be of surah silk, and if you care particu
larly for a durable handkerchief that will
last until nomination day four years hence
then get the Scottish importation. 1t was
with some difficulty that quotation on
this class of goods was obtained. The trade
has been practically dead for years, Two
dollars each will be about the ruling price,
and for cotton goods 81 dozen up-PhN
ddelphia Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

The commencement exercises of the La
Sale High School were held Thursday
evening in Turn Hall. The graduates were
Misses Myra Heath, Nellie Mason, Mary
O'Keefe, Mary Butler, Emma Daskam,
Anna Bremen and Rose Collins, and Mr.
Edward j KEYS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30
Board and Feed Stab|R.

| have leased the Barn In front OF Whites Hotel
tknoWn As the ail yaru, and have good stables
20 take horses by the day week guarantee salts
faction any one hat has horses TO board would do
well 70 call and see me Strangers coming 20 Ottawa
VIII md the best OF accommodations and care taken OF
their stock Teams he gotten from the barn al any
hour Ut day or night. Mr.. Brown would Ike 10 have
his friends call ami see him, and ne will endeayor 20
give them satisfaction. Il. X. BROWN,
dcclOu Proprietor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

Treaties on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. The Swift Specific Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga,
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The Herald, as of old, makes features Of
foreign specials and ship news, and its locals
are red hot with adjectives and sensational
headlines Since the advent Of The New
York World under its present Management
and the spirited methods of Pulitzer, and
Cockerill, his first lieutenant, The Herald has
had a powerful rival that has gripped the
old paper by the windpipe and given 1t a
worse Shaking upr than Bennett now and
then administers to his own young men. The
career of The World Is remarkable. From
paper that was floundering in "the slough
of despond" it went almost at bound to the
pinnacle of success. AS your readers proba-
bly, know, its proprietor has purchased the
property opposite to The Sun Office, known as
French's hotel, and in time, it is said will
erect the model newspaper establishment Of
the United States. 1t has bold and dashing
editors, and a large corps of copper bottomed.
brass riveted, double back action reporters.
who are equal to any demand of first class
ability, "get there" energy and a highly de-
veloped spirit of romance that is never
weighed in the balance and found wanting.
The World has some eccentricities and man.
ages TO get into frequent rows, but it comes
up smiling after every round and sets good
example to the other fighters in the field.
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From Maine down 70 Texas,
And up TO Montana,
From Cal. through Nevada,
And down to Savannah;
All over the country,
Now waves the bandanna;
And that is just what
Is the matter with Hannah.
PUCK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-30

There is evidently aspecies Of exhilsration
in making and managing a newspaper, espe
cially in a large city like New York. where
there is just now an amount Of rivalry, jeal
ously, backbiting and back talk calculated
to give one an impression that whatever may
be their virtues in other respects, journalists
are not church going people. A change is
also observable Of late, not only in the
method of conducting newspapers but in
their physiognomy. The staid old Evening
Post, which for 10, these many years, has
spread its wisdom on blanket sheet, is now
shaped like The Sun, Times and Tribune.
The equally ancient Commercial Advertiser
comes toyou on Saturday in the form of a
quarto, and an extra sheet contains super
excellent literary selections The Mail
and Express in It's last issue Of
the week also changes its intellectual menu,
and after its perusal you feel as if you had
been feasting on the contents of a breezy
eclectic literally seasoned with scriptural
condiments. Indeed, it may be said Of most
of the dailies, except The Herald, that they
give you a stronger sniff than formerly Of
the literary workshop.
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Campaign Notes.

Far better are bandsnnas and red roses
Than bloody shirts and sanguine'tinteo
noses. IN. y. y. Com. Advertiser
al cannot eat but little meat,
My stomach Is not good,
But sure think that l can drink,
Enough TO raise flood"
Chicago delegate, June 26h'
~
THE BANDANNA.
The horseshoe, II is Cleveland's fad,
The plug hat, II Is Rsndalfs,
But when the red bsndanns waves,
Let lose your Roman candles.
ST. Louis Chronicle.
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SOUND INDEPENDENT SENTIMENTS.

Cleveland represents policy which has
curbed the grasping and defiant corpora.
lions with which the Government holds
direct relations, and has restored 10 the
public domain vast tracts OF land upon
which they had seized without complying
with the conditions of their grants, and he
has courageously attacted the abuses and
excuses of the tariff system under which
monopolies are fostered and encouraged
Thurman stands conspicuously for resolute
and untlinching efforts to compel the sub
sidized transcontinental lines of railroad to
fulfil their obi gations TO the Government
and the people. 1t looks as though the
line were TO be drawn in this contest be
tween corporate power. aggregated capital,
protected ombinations, monopoly" on
one side, and the vast commercial and in
dustrial interests of the mass of people on
the other The result will depend on the
intelligence, the honesty, the saving com
mon sense of the people.-N. Y. Times.