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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

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sTAcHys, THE NEW VEGETABLE.
Stachys tuberifera, formerly Affinis, is the
new botanical name of this vegetable, which
Is a native of north Africa, but comes to us
from Japan, where it is called Chiro-gi. 1t
is allied to the English ornamental Wound
wort, and belongs to the same family as the
coleus and the sweet scented herbs, lavender,
thyme and mint, but differs from all of its
relatives in that it yields edible tuberous
roots.
These roots are formed Of ring like ridges,
giving them the appearance of a one horned
caterpillar, as shown in the illustration. 1t
is one to three inches long and one-half to
three-fourths Of an inch in diameter. The
skin Is thin, smooth and semi-transparent.
This peculiar vegetable requires no more
special treatment than do potatoes. Planted,
whole tubers, in hills two feet apart, yield
at the rate of nearly 500 bushels to the acre
has been reported. The plant, growing about
one foot in height, has round, bushy habit,
having medium sized oval shaped leaves and
many small pink blossoms. The illustration,
drawn from nature, shows a plant two
months old and before the flowers appear
When the tubers are picked alone and prop
erly seasoned or mixed with small cucum-
bers onions peppers and caulihower pickles,
they are excellent
Cooked as vegetable oysters" they are de-
licious, Or boiled, mashed and seasoned in the
way of the egg plant they become a novel
dish, having pleasant and somewhat spicy
flavor midway between the Jerusalem art-
choke and boiled chestnuts.
A point in favor of stachys is that the roots
may be kept as well as potatoes. In the gar
dening journals of Europe some discussion
has occurred as to popular name for this
vegetable some suggesting stachys, or spi-
rails, others crosnes, or Chinese artichoke.
American Garden, from which the above
was taken, thinks that stachys cannot be i'm
proved upon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

A device for secret writing by means Of
the typewriter is the subject of recent in
vention. 1t requires two typewriters SINH
larly adjusted. They are SO constructed that
the types can be shifted from their normal
position; so that the operator, striking the
key in the usual way, really writes other let
tiers than those in his copy, forming cipher
copy. The receiver adjusts his machine in
an opposite direction and writes from the
cipher copy, and his machine records the let
tiers of the original copy. The principle, says
Mechanical News, is very simple and at once
suggests the possibility of applying the prin-
ciple of the combination lock to such con-
trivance for all typewriters, so that each
owner of a machine can set it to any combi-
nation, which only he and his correspondent
should know. This must be feasible; and If
the new invention is of any use at all its USE
fulness would be much increased by such a
plan
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
Antiseptics in Drinks and Foods.

Since salicylic acid has been prohibited for
1.-THE preservation of drinks and foods, some
brewers have undertaken to use benzoic acid
flor the preservation of beers. In doses Of
live to six grams to the hectolitre, benzoic
acid, if not especially poisonous, is at least
active in preventing to noticeable extent
the assimilation of the albuminoids, and in
modifying the mucous secretions. From this
result digestive troubles in those persons who
continue to use it for any length Of time
Notwithstanding the small amount used in
|dustrially, it is probable that this use should
be prohibited, as is that of salicylic acid. All
|antiseptics interfere with the normal digest
i've powers Of the human system, and conse-
|quently with proper nutrition, and it is neces-
|sary that their use in the industries should
come to an end, says Science.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
The Theatrical Manager.

There is no more assiduous public poser than
the theatrical manager. Two centuries ago
his craft began to feel the public pulse. No
one knows better than he the importance Of
keeping his star continuously before the pub
lie. Life" has clever cartoon, in which an
actress is disturbed in her boudoir by the
entrance of footman who announces q
caller. "If it is the Prince Of Wales,n says
the footlght autocrat, I'm not at home"
"It's soap manufacturer" responds the
lackey. "Show him inl' is the gracious behest
Devices to attract the public eye are endless,
but In no instance Is the supremacy Of the
newspaper as an advertising medium omit
ted.-Exchange
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

THERE are no exigencies in our lives for
which the welltrained mind should not be
prepared, or which the truly courageous
soul may not meet with calmness, relying
upon all-wise Providence to make at the
right moment a complete provision To such
lives there can come no failure. We have
the oft-repeated promise in the word Of
Divine truth that those who seek His glory
shall not fail All who unselfishly pursue
their work may with industry achieve GER
tain success and find constant encourage
ment and happiness all along life's journey.
Joseph Owen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
LONG LIFE.

There Is nothing In tine world more gener-
ally desired than long life, yet the majority Of
people put OFT caring for their health-not be-
cause they are really careless, but because we
live our lives at such pace we have not time
TO give the subject sufficient thought until we
receive q reminder in the shape of severe III.
ness.
Then, too, we are constantly bewildered by
the various schools of medicine, and the ply
sicians who represent them, and often blunder
In our choice Of doctors.
II people only knew that the very best
health'keeper, llfe-prcserver, and disease-pre'
uenter that has vet been discovered, is sim
mered down into q concentrated and very
palatable form In the shape of New Style
Pleasant Taste Vinegar Bltters, they would
not hesitate moment to try It,
But they do not know. How can they
know, when So many not only worthless, but
positively injurious, drugs are constantly
flooding the market under various names and
guises, that the New style Vinegar Bitters is
as bad as any Of them?
They do not know, OF course, unless they
have the courage to try the New Style. Ii
straightens out the tangled.up system in a
very short while, and those who buy 1t once
buy 1t always.
Why don't you try it, reader? 1t is sent out
by responsible house, aud is exactly as rep
resented. 1t costs but a dollar for a very
large bottle. Try ii once and you will never
be so glad Of anything in your life. Your
druggist may not have it, but he will order II
for you. Be sure IL says New Style and
Pleasant Taste on carton and bottle before
you take 1t. Try 1t, and you will feel happier
than II you found Il gold mine, for 1t really is
Il mine-of health.
Free from alcohol and opium; composed OF
expensive herbs and roots, with a fine, deli
cate iavoring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

DENNYsvILLE, Me, a town Of 500 people,
has no debt and has $1,000 to her credit;
there has not been a fire in the village for
eight years One Peter f. Vose has been
her first selectman twenty-nine years,
treasurer twenty-three years, assessor
thirty-one years, overseer twenty-four
years, town agent twenty years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
A Neat Carriage buster.

Pretty busters for carriages are made OF
|unbleached butchers linen, with border OF
bed, done in cross or marking stitch, with q
large monogram in the center. They viii
wash easily and always be fresh and neat and
Keep the clothes from getting dusty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

A PERFECT faith would lift US absolutely
above fear. 1t is in the cracks, crannies
and guilty faults of our belief, the gaps that
are not faith, that the snow Of apprehen-
sion settles, and the ice of unkindness
forms. Macdonald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

The accompanying cut from La Nature
explains itself, and shows how cozy it is to
add to the size and weight of an insignificant
specimen of game, whether fish or fowl. All
that is necessary is to use the camera with q
great depth of focus, and place the game
much nearer to it than is the sportsman. The
|law of optics will complete the deception and
|bestow upon him an undeserved reputation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

MILK contains every attribute to sustain
human life, and there is no reason why IL
should not become the favorite beverage Of
the people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
NRANDA.
GROUND FLOOR

Plan B Same as above, except arrange
ment Of rooms etc.)-First story contains
hall, 6x15; parlor with ireplace), 10 feet 6
inches K IA; dining room, 12xl3; kitchen,
l2x13; china closet and pantry, each Aka
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
OF Interest to SpOrtsmen.

The tendency of sportsmen to relate re-
markable stories of their adventures and sue
cesses is so well known that they often ex-
perience difficulty in impressing their friends
with their veracity. Here the camera comes
to their aid, for, certainly, no one can hest
tate to believe the most wonderful fish"
story when confirmed by Photographic evil
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

GEORGE NJ. PULLMAN, the palace-car man,
began life in small furniture business in
Albion, N. Y. He began on $50, and now
has 5,0OO,00
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

PLAN B-VIEW.
and china closet, each exc. Second story
contains three bedrooms, 12x12 feet inches;
12 feet inches 10, and IA feet 6 inches 10,
with closets off, Interior wood work pine
with oil finish, inside blinds, etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
A $t,7oo HOUSE.

Two Notifications Of the Same Plan That
VIII Do Interesting.
From that admirable little book, Artistic
Homes, published at Detroit by the Amert-
can Building Plan association, are taken the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

GROUND FLOOR.
Plan A, Frame Two Story Dwelling with
stone Observation-Disclosures Of stories in the
clear: First, 10 feet; second, nine feet six
inches; cellar, 6 feet 9 inches. First story
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT
ART, SCIENCE AND MECHANICS.

A New Vegetable Which Is Attr.c citing Con-
siderable Attention In Europe and In
This Country-How sportsmen, with tho
Aid Of Photography, Get Big Game.
A novel vegetable, attracting of late con.
siderable attention in Europe and this coun-
try, is depicted in the annexed cut, where the
growing plant is shown in ono figure and its
edible tuberous root in another.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-27

Send for a beautiful book free.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
FORTUNES IN SOFT DRINKS.
The Stream of Money Thrown Over the
Soda Water Counter.

as there any money made out of soft
drinks? We'll, you had better believe
there is"
The speaker, says the New York Mail
and xprcss. was person who seemed to
know something about the fixing soda, the
seductive and healthful mineral water, the
mysterious root-beer, and other carbonated
beverages with which the sweet summer
girl will regale herself during the coming
tew months.
"There is any amount of mo ney made in
the manufacture Of these mild beverages"
said the knowing one. "Here are official
figures as to the cost of manufacturing
some of Them" he continued, drawing a
slip from his pocket:
One glass or plain soda costs ITO of l
cent.
One glass soda water, with syrup, ~
cents.
One glass mineral water, cent.
One glass root beer, cent.
One glass ginger ale, Ia ceuts.
This is not dear and a good many young
men when they see these figures may
swear off buying soda and similar drinks
at fancy prices. But they won't keep their
vows. When the time comes and when
the best girl smiles at gentle Harry and be-
| gins to get in her fine work you will step
right uIrto the rack, regardless OF the cost
| just rs you have ofien done before. And
You will be a poor stick IL you don't. That
| is why the puryeyors of carbonated drinks
smile Just at this season of the year.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
Gov. Nichols Takes HIND in the SulIi
van-kilrain Fight.

Governor Nichols has issued tho follow
ing proclamation to suppress prizs fight
ing:
Whereas, Information deemed reliable
has been received by me to the effect that
one or more prize fights haye been ar
ranged to take place shortly in some of the
parishes of this state. Now, therefore I,
Francis r. Nichols, governor OF the state
of Louisiana, have thought proper to issue
this my proclamation, with the view of
calling the attention of the constitut cd au-
thorities ofthe several parishes of this state
to the said fact, to the end that being duly
advised they may strictly perform their du
tyin the premises and by vigilance and the
use of their legal authority and the instru-
mentalities which the law has placed in
their hands, they do make it certain that
no such disgraceful exhibition shall take
place in Louisiana; and to the further end
that if such exhibitions be attempted, that
all persons concerned therein may be held
to strict legal responsibility and punish
nont
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
How Any Woman May Learn to Swim.

ThiSsis how a woman learns to swim, ac-
cording to professor of the art The ma.
jority of the fair pupils swim with their
arms only, and if they do kick tho force OF
their stockinged soles is lost on the air.
Instead of drawing the legs up under the
body, as a good male swimmer does, the
feminine pup3t"bends tho leg at the knee so
that the lower parts of rfIe limbs rises
gracefully above the surface of the water at
every stroke and then drop back with a
thud, as If part of the roof of the bath
house had fallen in. Tho effect of this in
novation is most exhilarating, especially
to tho disinterested spectator. In proper
ton to their size women have heavier heads
and smaller lungs than men and, as lung
power has much to do with swimmers
buoyancy, woman has a tendency in tho
water TO pitch head downward. The con-
formation OF her body, too. helps this un-
pleasant tendency, so that when she aggra-
Yates the trouble by kick ing her heels out
of the water, she looks like duck diving
for clans.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29

Tho closing exercises Of st, IIyaciuth's
Convent took place at Garrctson's Opera
House last Thursday evening, a large audi
once being present, and for three hours
they were agrecably entertained, with reci-
tatiOns, vocal and instrumental music, ctc..
and all were delighted with the case and
grace with which the scholars acquitted
themselves i'll their several and varied
roles. Where all did so well it would DO
manifestly unjust to single out any partic-
uiar scholar as having excelied and it
would be impossible lost we would make
invidious distinction. Tho angelic tableal
Was beautiful and was much admired. The
good Sisters ofSt. Hyacinth's have good
reason to congratulate themselves OH their
achievement.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
LAST SAD RITES.
The Remains of Cannon Stark laid to
Rest in Mount Holly.

Little Rock Democrat 2Ist inst
Tho funeral of Cannon, only son OF DIR.
and Mrs. l.. II. Stark, Yesterday afternoon
was largely att ended. The services were
held in Christ's Episcopal Church, and con-
Quoted by Rev. Wallace Carnahan. The
remains were laid to rest in Mount Holly,
and the new made grave was covered with
floral tribntes. There was sorrow in every
hoart ut the untimely death OF one so young
and promising, and every ono felt the deep
est compassion for the bereaved parents.
their grief. The once fond mother bewails
her beautiful boy, and her soul is wrung
with the agony of death. No human art
can still that cry of pain. 1t comes from
a bleeding heart, and only the soft, sooth.
ing graces OF time can efface it.
Bereft of their dearest idol, tho unfortu.
nate parents have the earnest prayers of q
host of friends in this, their darkest hour
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
III Memory ofsamuei r. Powell,
WHO MET Tits DEATH ON THE ILL-FArED
JOHN II. HANNA, DEC. ~, 1883.

WHO MET urs DEATH ON THE ILL-FArED
JOHN II. HANNA, DEc. ~, 1883.
''Lcavea have thoir time to fall
And stars to- set bur, all
Thou hast all Seasons for thine own, y Dcatl!,'
Twas tho solemn hour of lnidnight; hour
again chanting In honor Of the Savior King,
Gloria tn crcctsis Dco: ct In terra pdr hons
,'foMs 0o',dqnc ootMntds, aud AL earth was rc.
tiles, but cruel Death held sway; and
buried beneath tho dark waters of the
mighty Riycr," our loved and loving One.
He will walk no more with us; but the
light of his ,na,y ',obte qualities will ever
shine round those who hold his memory
dear. He leaves, not only lamenting
father, grief-stricken mother, heart-wrung
borrowing friends WHO mourn his untimely
loss. His death has left painful void iii
our devoted hearts; yet II sweet lneed OF
comfort is meted out to us by tho soul sus-
SORROWS of earth to the joys of heaven ;
there Joined kindred spirits, long gone be-
fore, 70 swell with them glad chorus
thro"gho IT, eternity IT'S sad, indeed. to see
away by tho icy hand OF Death. But "in
Heaven wo shall know our own" Yes,
there the bitter word farewell is nouc,'
heard.
Ills but natural yoarning OF the poor.
weak, human heart to wish tho ti6ar, de-
parted again in this land Of oxilo. God,
our raLuer, KNOWS ana p1tltS TOO tng long
ing; and II we logo and servo Him unalter-
ingiy here below, we are assured beyond II
doubt, that we will DO united to those
loved ones in the peaceful home above,
ne'er to leave them more. Ono holy joy Is
ours: our Eoble young friend died u martyr
to charity. Had he been selfish, ito might
be with Tia still. Your thoughts werc first,
for others; last, for solf; brave, yet gentle
sam! No lips can extensively utter the
praises of this noble, upright. young man
model son, brother and friend. lilo diod
loved and respected by all who knew him
even of strangers, he soon made admirers.
With transformations fidelity he looked al
| ways to the highest interest of his employ
ers How arduous soever his task, ncpc,' d
| n,uT1nur. Tho blow is "a most severe ono to
the deceased's relatives; yet VIC, and thoy,
| must humbly say. "Ho does oil things tor
the best; then, tho Father of Mercies will
not desert us in dark hours of ailiiction.
Words arc powerlhss: they cannot comfort
| when the heart and spirit are buried In
| grief. Fervent prayer alone will obtain
] Tor us pure, trusting faith that will calm
our throbbing bosoms, solace our sorrow
! ing Loneliness.
| I'm Heaven by the Creators side
His soul forever will abide,
And on this earth remembered he
Brave Sam who died hcraicIy.
Thy will be dono."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
ME-. Cook 8 Co.

Received II solid cars of goods during
the past week. The history of this firm
since it begun business has been one OF in
defatigable industry, enterprise and sue
cess and we note its continued prosperity
with no little degree OF pleasure. It be-
lieves in judicious advertising and has
been liberal patron of printers ink with
highly beneficial results. True merit, with
the essential business qualifications, which
the senior, managing member of tho firm,
Mr.. N. p. Cook, possesses to an einirient
degree, always wins.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
One Who Knows.

The following testimonial is from gen.
tleman who knows our formula and is
thoroughly acquainted with the curative
property of our Tonic. The way to know
the merits is to try the article. Any prac-
ticing physician who desires the formula
of DR.. Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic may
tain it from the Westmoreland Calisaya
letter is from a malarial section. ms
WEST POINT, Miss.
Having shown mo the formula for max
ing your Tonic while visiting your city the
past summer take great pleasure in re-
commencing it. I am delighted with it,
having given it in my practice successfully,
and to members OF my own family suffering
from Inalarial toXema. Very truly.
3. S. DUNCAN, NJ. d.
For sale by Baltic 4 Brewer, wholesale
agents Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29

Mr.. j. w. Woodland has added to his
already largo list OF irst-ciass insurance
companies the Imperial Fire Insurance Co.,
OF London, England. The Imperial was
organized in 1903, has paid up capital Of
S3,500,0O0 and its total assets amount to
1881 ,525. 1t is one Of the safest and best
companies i'll the world. Parties desiring
TO insure, either their lives or their prop
erty, would do we'll to consult Mr.. Wood
land. They could not place their insur-
ance with II more reliable agency or clover
gentleman.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29
A TRUE STORY IN RHYME.

Where is the baby, grsndma?"
The sweet young mother calls
From her work in the cozy kitchen,
With its dainty whitewashed walls,
And grandma leaves her knitting
And looks for her all around
But not a trace of a baby dear
Can anywhere be found.
No sound Of its merry prait!e,
No CLEAN of it's hair,
No patter of it's tiny footsteps,
No sign of it anywhere,
All through the house and garden,
Far out into the field.
They search every nook and cornor,
But nothing is revealed.
And the mothers face grew paliid;
Grandmamma's eyes grow dim;
The fathers gone to the Village,
No use to look for him,
And tho baby's lost! "Where's Rover +? y
The mother CHANGED to think
OF the old we'll in the orchard
Where the cattle used to drink.
Where's Rover? 1 know he'd find her,
"Rover!" In vain they call,
Then hurry away to the orchard.
And there, by The moss grown wall
Close to the wall lies Rover,
Holding to a baby's dress,
Who was leaning over Wells edge
In perfect fearlessness.
She stretched her tiny arms down,
But Rover held her fast,
And never seemed to mind tho kicks
The tiny bare feet cast
So spitefully upon him,
But wagged his tail instead.
To greet the frightened searchers,
While naughty baby said:
''Dere's little dirl in the water:
She's dust as big as me;
Mamma, 1 want to help her out
And tako her homo to tea,
But Rover, he won't let me,
And don't love him. Go
Away, you naughty Rover,
Oh, why are you crying SO ?"
Tho mother kissed her saying,
"My darling, understand,
Good Rover saved your life, my dear,
And sec! he ticks your handi
Kiss Rover" The baby struck him,
But grandma understood;
She said "Its hard to thank the friend
Who thwarts us for our good"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-06-29

1t is rumored that tho N. r. II. Il I. II. Il.
Co., will run Il connecting boat in tho Qua
chita river between Black river station and
Columbia. This, i'll our opinion, is good
move, and will rebound to.the interest of
The railroad, tho merchant, and farme rs
along the line. Instead of having tho tor
minus OF the limo at Columbia. as is now
conte,Apiateu-why not eNtond it TO Rays
Point where they can connect with tho FL.
&. A. & n. r. II. This would give the
hatcher merchants q territory from Black
river station to Monroe UtGhoa,iu Ne,os.
The merchants of Natchez once had so
territory from Black river station to Mon
roc" but had to withdraw from the trade
because they could not compete with Mon
roo prices. They actually tried to sell
goods i'll Monroe but whom our merchants
offered TO sell to Natchez drun,mer's t loss
than their quotations they silently folded
their grips and stole away. Monroe is
again ready to hold its own and dispute
with Natchcz tho territory even unto Black
river station.