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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09

On Thanksgiving Eve, as usual, the
annual Firemen's Ball will take place
at the Rink. The tiremen's ball OF
these days Is very different afIalr
than it used to he in the war times,
when the old Niagaras and UndinesS
pumped the levers Of the old hand
machines and had their mutual dis
agreements" emulatiOnS and successes
at the tournaments. The boys were a
little though" in those days, 1T must
be confessed, though when 1t came 10
a question of real prowess on the
tournament field the numberleSs tro-
phies still in existence, though scat
tered among the old boys and in for,
eign engine houses, attest their skill
and their ability. The boys of today
keep pace with their predecessors In
winning the prizes; and besides that
they have added the further triumph
of making their ball the great social
event of the early part of the season,
at least. Indeed, "the season"is usu-
ally opened by the Firemen's Ball.
Everybody attends. The Rink year
by year grows smaller, comparatively,
| for the crowds grow larger and larger.
This is not alone because the people
appreciate the fact that Ottawa pos
sesses the best volunteer fire depart
ment in Illinois, and on that account
turn out, but because the annual ball
is always an event out of which an
immense amount of real enjoyment
is drawn. The boys are expert enter
tainers, and never fail to make it thell
personal business to see that every one
of their guests has individually the
'best time he ever had at a dance.
They are going to do the same thing
this year. One can't see how they
can improve on past balls, but II II
can be done it may be relied on that
they will do it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09

The best on earth, can truly be said
Griggs Glycerine Sslve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises, scalds
burns, wounds and all other sores. Will
positively cure piles, teter aud all skin
eruptions. Try this wonder healer. Salts
faction guaranteed or nancy refunded On
ly 25c. Sold by L Y Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09

Don't cheat an editor out of years sub
scription or any other sum. You can save
enough to pay his bill by using DR.. Jones'
Red Clover Tonic when you have any
blood, stomach or liver trouble. You will
probably save paying the doctor $40. SOC
of f. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09

and filed with grief, he occasionally
lost his head and took TO drink. He
dwells especially on his woe, and
speaks In pathetic accents of his tears.
He has shed oceans of tears and has
enough woe to spread over several
townships. To sort of drive away his
sorrow, he prays that the bill be dis
uniccaA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09

A great benefit has been secured To
the poor by the introduction of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup; for it now only
takes 20 cents to cure a cough or cold.
Anybody troubled with rheumatism,
neuralgia, stiff neck, or any pain OF
ache, should procure bottle of Saliva
ton Oil at once. Price % cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09

On Saturday thirty-seven saloon
indictments were certified from the
circuit court to the county court for
trial by States Attorney Blake.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09
Don't Whip q Sick Horse. MI

Nor take Csthartic Pills when your
bowels or liver are sluggish. They are
whips. But try once at least-Miles Nerve
and Liver Pills. They act through the
nerves
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-09
LUMBER, ETC

The grain shipments from points
below Ottawa, including Ottawa and
Hennepin, were: Corn, $4S7, $50; oats,
1921 ,275.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
The American Soldier.

If asked in what does the physical
training of the American soldier con-
sist the writer should be compelled to
answer that. other than 4 mndicum of
drill, there is none. 10 laVmcn this
declaration may be astounding. but il
Is not tie less true. The dangerous
and difficult duty which fails 10 our
troops upon the Western plains is not,
properly speaking, physical training,
which prccrde aud lit them for that
service. In recreative exercises we
are. too. sadly deficient. With the ex-
ception of an occasional game of base
bail. in which possibly ) per cent of
the command participate. how rarely
do we see our enlisted men engage in
any outdoor sports or pastime>?
As for educational exercises, none
are prescribed. Swimming. which is
both rccrcative and educational. and
should he compulsory, is seldom prac-
tieed, even when opportunity offers.
The newly-joined recruit isput through
the ''settingup" and squad drill for
week or two, bv which time he gets his
Springfield rifle, and. owing to the
scarcity of men, often goes on guard
before he has learned to salute proper
lv. This scarcity is principally due to
the small COMPANIES and scattered con-
dition of our little army and in part to
the large number of men employed on
extra aud daily duty. The latter prac-
tice is the bane of the service. Tne
soldiers former occupation is entered
upon his descriptive list ut the time of
enlistment. and If Il carpenter, black
smith. timer, brick mason, plumber,
painter, or tcamstcr, the post Quarter
master has him detailed on extra or
daily duty in that capacity before he
has learned to deprcss his toes. If Il
farmer or baker nc becomes the vic
tim of the post treasurer and passes his
enlistment in the post garden or bakery.
A clerk, and his own Captain captures
him To make out the company papers.
unless, indeed, the post Adjulant fore
stall him and put the man ut work
upon the post returns. This officer. if
Adiulant of his regiment, is on the
alert for recruits with musical tastes
(whom he assigns to the regimcntal
band) and printers.
The post surgeon lies in wait for
two or more quiet men of neat appear
ance and ucgatiTe qualities for hospital
attendants, and those who are not de-
tailed as company cooks and kitchen
assistants become the prey of the post
police officer, and pass their davs in
digging bitches and raking dead leaves. -
Verify. instead of the device of crossed
cannon, sabres. or rifles, by which the
several arms of tine service are dis
tinguishcd, he should bear shovel
salienlly athwart Il rake rampant, as
insi gnia OF his profession or occupa-
tion!-UHtied Seroice.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
The Lovers Isuse.
CHAPTER |.

CHAPTER l.
Edwin-And may | have this little
hand?
Angelna-With all nv hcart-but
oh, Edwin, I'm afraid mamma will
never give her consent to our union.
E.-Why not, dearest?
Al will be plain with you: For
two reasons. First. she can not make
mp her mind to part with me; second,
she does not admire you. But per-
haps we may persuade her when she
finds that you are so good and my
happiness is involved.
E.--Leave the matter to me to man.
age, darling, and all will be well.
CHAPTER II.
Angelina's mother (frigidlv)-What
is your object, sir, in seeking this in
teryiew?
Edwiu-Madame. l love and admire
your daughter and wish to marry her.
but--prav hear me QUITO be frank
with you, with all my love and admira-
ton for her, | would not have sought
to make her mine if | had not been
thoroughly convinced of her amiability
and sweetness of disposition and the
sterling worth of her character. which
indeed are equal to the charms of her
person, and that is saying much. How
have larrived ut this concluSion? Bv as
close an observation of her mother as
of herself-pardon me for the liberty
an observation entirely respectful
and prompted by the best of motives.
You are aware that the mother-in-law
has long been made the target for the
arrows of satire and ridicule. In some
eases she has been deeply wronged.
To become the champion of the
mother-iu-law has long been my am
bition. But could not be her
champion unless had one IF nv own.
1t would be said of me WAIT till he
gets one himself. and then hear what
he says" ! determined to get one.
But the getting Of Il mothcr-in-law in.
VOWED the getting of Il wife. and here
arose difficulty. | wanted perfect
mothcr-in-law to enable me to carry
out my purpose. and for my own
happiness | wanted perfect wife too.
Could | get both? Fate was kind to
me. | saw and fell in love with Your
daughter, who made me acquainted
with YOU. | admired her beauty. l
studied your character and as the
noble qualities of your mind revealed
themselves | marked in hers their
exact reproduction. In these two, |
said to myself, find the perfect wife
and the perfect motller-l-law, have
gained the heart of the one and have
come to ask the consent of The other.
Angelina's mother (Smiling)-Upon
my word, sir, You have argued Your
case well. and it only remains for me
to say yes and give my daughter II
perfect husband and myself Il perfect
son-in-law.
THE END.
IOStOn Tan, i..r
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
-
Flying tu,i.r Water.

One of the most waicr-loriug birds
is dainty little snngstcr belonging 10
tire thrush family. and popularly
Known as the wItcr-nu>cl. or dippcr.
This pretty little bicd is found in most
parts IF the world. aud likes best the
nci.hbnrnond of those merry noun
tain streams which rush boistcrouslv
an to their fate. now lraping headi"ng
over some high rock. now swirilng III
some deep pool. aud now eddying.
dancing. FLASHING down Il steep In-
cline. Waterfall, pool, aud eddying
stream are alike Ia the watcr-ousel.
which viii dash into one or the other
with the same ready confidence rs the
ordinary bird into the air.
In winter. when its watcrv home is
frozen over. ii. will seek other aud
mii,ler parts, uuleSS it can be sure of
finding holes in the ice. in which case
il will not hesitate To remain III home,
for it will plunge through Il hole into
the icy water with no care ut all for
temperature. aud having made its Ven
turc successful by the capture of II
small fish. will return to tne air once
r~,re.
So fond is il of the water that it will
build its nest as near To it as possible,
and one instance is recorded of Il pair
which actually built behind IA water
fail, taking advantage of the space
made by the shoot of the water over
tits top of the rock.
Although the ousci uses its feet
while swimming, its progress is chiefly
due to the wings, which are moved
exactly us if tiviug in the air. The
wings are admirably adapted to this
use, being almost rs broad as long,
and Of comparatively great power.
The tail is very short, and the body Is
covered with soft thick down. which,
rs in the true aquatic birds. affords an
impervious shicld against the water.
Like all other birds which either
casually or habiIually resort To the
water, the ousel seems to regard that
element as its safest retreat IN time of
danger. Even the little birds which
have never before ventured from the
nest. and which are quite unable to tiv,
have been known, when alarmed dur
ing the absence of the parents, to rush
pell-mell to the nearest water, and
with extraordinary facility to run
along the bed of the stream many
y:nds before seeking the air. Allow
ing everything to the overpowcring
force of instinct, there still remains
something to wonder at in the feeling
of confidence which can inspire the
hedgiings to take 50 anXiously to the
water.-John II. CoyyeU, IN Hurper'S
1HagaztHe.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10

1--..D e 80
LIKES BERW ANGER & cos CUTTING NJ
and FACTORIES and be convinced thar they the
LARGEST CLOTHING MA\UF ,CTCRi RS t,r re-
,ail trade South of Philadelphia, hence We - II d..
OWN PRODUCTION SOLELY. In de .n- Win
have alt the advantages that be offered. >'l
ENTIRELY FOR CASH. YOU SAVE
PROFITS. We handle no cotton >hnddy goods. e
ploy the best skill to produce work. Our system Of
ONE PRICE, and is guaranteed to be the owe~ aml
we stake our well-earned reputation goods If
you are in need of MEMS, YOUTHS BOYS or CHILL
DRENS CLOTHING these few convincing arguments
YOU should always bear in mind and therefore, examine
our large stock before purchasing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
Cause Enough.

De Bigsby-What makes you 80 down
iu the mouth, Rigley?
Rigley with a long-drawn sigh)-
Addition to fathers family last night.
DeBigsby-Then why the deuce are
you so gium? Was it a boy or girl?
Rigley-Neither. Miss Recusant be-
came my sister.-Bufalo Courier. :.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
CONSUMPTION.

which is ScrOfula OF the Lungs, is arrested
and cured by this remedy, if taken in the
earlier stages of the disease. From its mar
veous power over this terribly fatal disease,
when first Offering this now world-tamed rem-
edy to the public, DIR. Pierce thought seriously
of calling it his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
a medicine which, from its wonderful COM
or blood d-cIeansng, anti-biio,ls pcctoral, and
nutritive properties, is unequacd. not only
as remedy for Consumption, but for all
80 Of
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10

In the German city of Frankfort
there is bakers shop i'll which sue
cessive generations of dough-workers
have cal ried on their trade siucc the
wear l467.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
Established in 1874.
Il .ECrOLY
IPGUIT COURT.

:'tPGUIT COURT.
sIoN FREDERICK STONE. CHIEF FJUDGT
La Plata. Charles county
Associate Judges:
Hon JOHN BROOKE.
Nitchelcille. Prince Georges Co
Hon. J. PARRAN CRANE,
Great Mills. st. Mary's Go.
Clerk of the Court:
I SAMUEL TURNER.
''r-'s A,torney:
IN WILMER.
'irriF:
,vID SHOOT.
iuditor:
DRIAN PosEI.
-, sry Terms besiu on the
Of May and November ;
..ms on tie third Non-
.,ry and July IN each
.'HANS' COURT.
Chief Jndye:
NM. Nick. BURROUGHS.
Thompkinsville, Md.
Assscidse Judges:
JOSEPH PRICE, D. les. SANDERS;
Cross Roads, Nd. La Plata, Md.
Resister Of Kills:
j. BENJAMIN AATTINGLY.
County CSmmissioners:
BENJAMIN n. EDELEN, President,
se<. 1rynxtSva. III.
GEORGE W GRAY, Hill Top.
WILFRED COUCH. Newport.
LINES 4. MURRAY. Bryantown::
!. rHoNAs HALEY, Pomonkey.
C'SfE 9sl ITeSSnTCE.
- +. DALEY. Port Tobacco
!. .r,o-s Of Tares.
= eBY CAsPE,TER. Hill Top
;, III. z SWAMI. Newport.
= .MJ Cox. Pomfret
I, r:UaCH. Brysntown
i,,rr., issionfrx:
- cAsScR PRESIDENT
=, ~ ,oBEY. Plrt Tobacco
,R.ICo Hmyhesvillc
:, Il Eznmin,r:
= :. 49,, j iADDox. Tnmpkinsville
Trustees of the Poor:
JOHN Il. CHAPMAN, La Plata.
NICHOLAS SToNEsTREET, La Plata.
F.ANcIs p. HAMILTON, McConchie.
GEORGE p JENKINS. Port Tobacco.
SAMUEL HANSON, Hill Top.
Superintendent Of Almshouse::
THOMAS N WEIGH. Port Tobacco.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
A Lucky Find.

Emerson and Couchnan. two farmers
living near the Potomac river, cutting
down IL tree discovered in II hollow of
it package of 5000 in national bank
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
"FoR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE"

Thoroughly cleanse it by using DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, a fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital
strength and bodily health will be established.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-10
CURES ALL HuMORS.

from common Blotch. or Eruption, to the
worst Scrofula. Sat-rheum, Fever-sores,"
Scaiy Rough Skin, in short, all diseases
caused by bad blood are conquered by this
powerful purifying, and invgoratng me'li
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapdly heal uadcr
its benign influence. Especially has it mani
tested its potency in curing letter. Eczema.
Erysipelas, l'eils. Carbunclcs. Sore Eyes. Scrof-
ulous Sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
"White Swelings," Gotre, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
stamps for a large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for q Treatise OH Scrofulous Affections.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-04-01

The disaster 10 our war vessels in the
harbor Of Apia seems to be admitted
now IS owing TO lack OF fuel. The
English ship got out Of the harbor and
was saved simply because she had enough
fuel. while the American ships had none
at all, and were compelled to take the
hurricane as it caught them without an
effort to escape to the open sea The
German ships seem to have been as
badly of ms ours, and so we are present.
cd with the curious spectacle OF war
fleet sent C. point where the risk Of a
collision was imminent and no equip
mcnt with which 10 meet the issue
The United States vessels at Apia were
of that noble service satirically called in
the days of Boss Chandler, navy for
repairs only.
But, besides being very inferior ships,
they had no coal to start their engines
with. and the only consolation offered is
the fact that "a supply-ship is on the way
20 Apia with coal
We pretend to have a coaling station
in the samoan Islands, but there was no
coal there.
\ correspondent says that, by the de
siruction Of the American fleet at Apia,
the Navy Department finds itself con-
fronted with serious problem. Short
OF the China station, where there is a
small feet Of old wooden vessels, at least
one Of which can never hope success.
fully 10 cross the Pacific, there are al
most no American war vessels worthy OF
the name in the Pacific Ocean which can
be sent Immediately TO Samoa. ltwould
not be wise policy 10 allow events there
10 drift along without the presence Of
one OF more American naval vessels
The hostile armed factions on the
islands are no longer under the restrain
ing influence OF man-of-war represent
ing any civilized nation and property
rights, at least, might be insecure. II life
was not in jeopardy
Secretary Whitney did the best that
the circumstances and conditions admit
ted The helplessness Of the situation,
as betrayed by the hurricane, gives US
lesson in the line Of the necessity fol-
navy
The work has been begun, and it
should be pushed with all possible ex
petition until the United States Govern
ment can guarantee our people against
Il disgrace TO our pride which might be
induced at any moment by the lack OF
the power which we should have pos
se.sed long ago. The monitors made
this country in one respect superior TO
any naval power but while other coun-
tries improved on our plan we have
stood still and left them to 20 so far be-
yond us that We are comparatively de
fenseless
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-04-01

Fond Sisier-Why DO you sit up 90 late.
Harry You will ruin your health
Ambitious Youth-Can't be- helped, sister
Tho opportunity Of my lie has come. am
to have an editorial position on great Chi.
cago paper next week, and / am studying
night and day to prepare for 1t, brushing up,
you know.
is that what You wanted Of my Rhetoric
History OF Athensf"
YES; left those books at college or lost
them somewhere have been going over
the entire classic course again, besides study
ing up all the noblest models OF English liter
allure, both poetry and prose. Tn bound &c
make my mark on my very first article, II
thorough preparation will do it,
Chicago Editor "a week later-Ahl Good
morning. Glad to see you 50 prompt. Ready
for work, supposei
Ambitious Youth-Yes, sir
"Well, take that desk there and get us up
a stirring editorial on 'Freights on Hogs aud
Hoe Products. philadelphia Record.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-04-01
ONLY A COLLAR.
Tao Little Hcauties Went A-ShoIp'"s
aud IN. Clerk Died That Night.


"Oh. wait moment, Fio' want TO step III
here and get me- collar, 1t won't take h'e
but Just uinuie.
SO they vent into LINEN ~ Cotton = hhhi
after stopping at various counters 70 pii''
some ribbons gloves, lace, fans, hairpins'
haitian. silk. chenille, saxony, pas emanteFs
aud elin7er.. none Of which they had any idea
Of purchasing. they found themselves at TIE
collar aud cur counter
Let me soc Some collars, please, said
Bessie
"All linenr asked the clerk
ooh. yes. certainly, all linen.
"Souare or round corncrcd"
81 hardly know. Let me see both kinds
What kind DO you like best, Flo"
cob. don't know, really. II don't make
much difference"
"No. so 10 don't for
"What number, miss"
"Oh. let me seci declare II | don't always
forget lust what number do wear. Thir
teen. / think. What number do you wear
Flor
Twelve and half"
$40 youi shouldn't think III wear
larger number than you, would youF
II don't know
81 suppose ms neck is No, dontwan'
W high collar rs that DO you like a high
collar. Flor
II hardly know, really"
"Of course 10 depends altogether on th,
kind Of q neck one has Mine Is as long as q
siork's"
"Oh. Flop
"lt is.n
"How ridiculousl think'--
"uore l.. 70 lower collar, miss
"Oh. that's too low Don't you think So
Flo"
at IS rather low, really
"Of course 10 Is. / always-oh. look at thes-
handkerchiefs back Of Us! Aren't they
lovclyp
Aren't theyl ! do love a pretty handler
chief"
$50 DO 7. \ real neat
GLOW 90 YOU like this collar, missf
"Oh. don't like thrse rows u stitching al
the top, do YOU, Flor
Two rows look better. think'
SO DO /. let noe SEQ somo with two rows
"Yos'm, here's one
Eyes. see, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
don't Just like that either, do You, Flor
Il don't know really
Looks SO kind oi-oi-l don't know just
how. but don't like TO- The stitching Is 81
far apart. don't you think 50, FloP
~ don't know but it is'
Let me rec something with only one To-"
Of stitching. On, don't Ike that do you
flor
Il don't know, really"
"lt don look like it was all linoni does It
Flor
NO don't believe It docs
I'm sure IL isn't I've q notion 20 get
some ruching and let the collar CO. would
you"
"Oh suit yourself, dear"
DO you Ike ruchingP
"Oh. Yes.
Il believe will get IT,
They spend half an hour at the ruchine
counter, and then race back 20 ths collar de.
lartment. and finally emerge from the store
.a Just oighfy-sevon miuutc- after they enter
1t. Bcs,ie having concluded by this time
that she didn't believe SIZED get the collar
today anyhow ami she doent.-Z. ID 10
Time.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-04-01
DRUGS. MEDICINES. &c.
DRUGS. MEDICINES. sc.
OWENS { MINOR
DRUG COMP ANY,
Wholesale and Retail
Druggists,
1907 MAIN ST,
1907 MAIN - H.
OPPOSITE POsTOFFiCE.

Keeps a large and well, selected stock Of fancy
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES. COSME-
TICS. FACE POWDERS. BALMsanda all kinds
of beautiful fine English. French and American
HAIR BRUSHES CLOTH DkUSHE FLESH
BhUSHES. SHOE BRUSHES. TOOTH and
NAIL BRUSHES.
We keep all the year round PLUSH CASES
suitable for Bridal Presents as well as Ladies'
and Gentlemens travelling sets.
All kinds of MINERAL WATERS both at
wholesale and retail. Weare agents tor the now
iustlyceleblated Dyspepsia cure, CHASECirH
LITHIA WATER. which We deliver In ans
part of the city for % cents per gallon. Per
s0ns suffering with Kidney affection will do
well 10 drink this water freely.
We make "A specially Of htting TRUSchS
and keep full stock always ON hand, also
SHOULDER BRACES aud CRUTCHEs, all
kinds and prices.
We haycGll the leading brands Of CHEWING
TOBACCO. and keep "a nice line of CIGARS
Give our PLANTATION CIGARa trial. Re
member 20 try our NELLIE BLY, CHEWING
TOBACCO.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared
hy competent Pharmacists. ana none but the
PURE>T MEDICINES USED.
Persons contemplating having painting done
ought tO call and get "A olur Card and prices
OF NadcswOrths Silica Paint. which II better
and cheaper than Lead and oil.
Please remember that for everything usually
found Ia a trst-ciass wholesale and retail drug