The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-08


genial William Hughes that caused us &c
believe that something unusual was going
10 occur, and In order to satisfy our curios
ity made ourselves inquisitive enough Il
inquire into Billys business. He APP
peared somewhat embarrassed at first bu,
soon assured us that nothing serious was
going to happen-this summer at least
We, however, are inclined TO cling TO our
former opinion, and think there Will NOT
many days pass until charivari Will DO In
order.
Hurrah for protection and cheap binder
Irvine! Wonder of the farmers OF the
northwest will realize that they are getting
the full benefit OF protection when they
shall be compelled 10 place their hands In
their "lnside pocket and pay twenty or
twenty-five cents for pound of binder
Irvine which Is in reality worth about one
and one. half cents. We know they will
not, for the simple reason that they are not
built 10 see things that way.
Ii was with pleasure we read the spicy
news items In last weeks issue rendered
by one of our worthy correspondents, who
very properly signed himself "Hayseed.'
We are sorry, Mr.. Hayseed, that some of
the remarks made by US gave you so much
trouble, especially the one regarding Ger.
tain young man You, 10 meet the emer.
gency, flew to your friend Toms assistance
with open arms, but without furnishing
the desired aid, placed him In more Sc
rious position We made no intimation as
TO the gentleman's habits of industry or
sobriety-these are undoubtedly beyond
reproach. We admit that when he puts on
his Sunday OTTO meeting'c clothes, and sails
forth In his new top-bugy, that there Is nc
"hayseed" In his hair. We don't think
there are any flies on him either-in jan
uary. Your account Of the ripple of ex-
element" we desire to state was simply
erroneous. There was dispute, IL is true,
but the excitement occasioned by 1t was
not very. great, and the marshal did not
appear on the occasion, and since you are
unable TO distinguish uniformed marshal
from an ordinary citizen, there must be
"hayseed" in your eyes. We have lived
by Ed. for 10! these many years, and don't
think he is possessed of any pugilistic as
piratiens. II any rate we can positively
affirm that he Is not the admirer OF any one
who:plays the part of apugilist; neverthe-
less we would advise you not to cross his
pathway too often; II you do you are liable
to get kicked 30 high that the eagles will
build their nests In your hair. You also
attempted to write something about our
boss" farmers, and II is evident by your
own decision you do not know what consti-
tutes a good farmer. There Is no "single'
farmer In Brookfield whose knowledge OF
agriculture can be compared In the super.
lative degree. He may be as good as the
best, but let him look around and he will
find al his neighbors right with him
Taken as q whole, they are all good intelli
gent farmers, and there Is no "better" OF
Sbest" about II. You further remark that
Climax would like to Sunday with some one
We often thought 80 ourself, but our better
halls jealousy Is easily excited, 30 In order
to save family trouble, we have decided e
spend our Sundays at home. That fellow
who has the grave yard record Is on YOU
trail, and II ever he overtakes you, woe bt
unto you. We, however, would advise yor
to stand your ground, for we really believe
a good shaking up would be beneficial Il
you, AZ II would have tendency to sieve
some of the hsyseed out of your brains.
CLIMAX.