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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
Died of His Injuries.

CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich, April H.
Captain William Hooper, suporintend.
ent of the Great Western mine near
here, died Sunday. He was struck bya
falling piece of timber in the mine the
day before and fatally injured.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
A Fair PrODOsition,

Customer--This is the cough mixture for
my grandmother
As you have only paid thirty please hand
over ten cents more.
Customer have got it, but I'll tell you
what we can do. Just you take couple of
swallows, and then there will only be thirty
cents worth in the bottle.-Texas Siftings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
4 Hint for Him.

ado you think your father likes me, Ma
miel
IL am sure he does
"What makes you sure!"
Because it was only yesterday he asked
me when YOU and | were going to be mar
ried. Boston Courier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
Things Are Changed Now.

Bank PreSident-Do you believe that hon
esty is the best policy:
Cashier do-that is, if the new extradi-
ton treaty with Canada continues in force.
New York Morning Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
Going 1t Blind,

Gainin to street peddler)-Say, mister, are
you really blinds
Peddler-No, | sell these cough drops for my
blind brother, who stays around the corner
to look out for cops. Philadelphia Society.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
Big Fir. nj Bsy city. Mich.

BAY CRY. Mich, April 10 - Bonsfield
q Co.'S woodenware factory was totally
destroyed by fire yesterday morning at
LIS. Loss. sl5Q. 900: insurance. $40, 90
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19
foot SWOllpul

Shoe Clerk-Isn't your foot swollenl
Mr., Moneybags-
Shoe Clerk-Born that wayl
Mr. Money hags-No; but I've got nine mar
daughters. Call around and see us
some evening Smith, Gray & Coz Monthly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

don't know as there : any gathering
in the world that can laugh ike
an American audience when 1t
gets in tho humor and fairly
started. 1t is quicker and moro
appreciative than other audiences,
and the response comes like an eXplo-
sion, so close upon tho heels of the
point as to be almost simultaneous. It's
| just like the old windmill-you give it a
| turn and off it goes; 'twon't stop
either, till it docs OF its own accord
The smallest incident, the merest tri-
fle, will do it, have frequently seen
little, unconscious movement on the
stage provoke roars of unexpected
laughter, while II carefully studied,
elaborate joke has failed.
One of those accidental hits occurred
not long ago in 'The Old Homestead"
A servant enters the room. Near me Is
little table with a bell upon 1t. The
servant, while leaning over the table to
speak, happened TO touch the bell with
his sleeve and loud tinkle was the
result. ] was conscious that it was
bad thing to have happened, and to
cover it up, ! said
Gosh 'Taint one o'clock, is it?"
They roared and the incident has
never since been omitted.
A movement Of the head, STUN BILE
in making an entrance, mere cough,
will sometimes set an audience OIL into
commissions OF laughter. These things
once started, even accidentally, become
a part OF the regular business. We
don't know precisely what there is in
them that makes them so effective;
but you may be sure they have struck
chord somewhere and touched human
nature.
The humor of the American stage
has, ] think, unique quality Of its
own It's like no other humor in the
world. French humor is keen, two
sided, sarcastic rapier-like; that OF
Germany is heavy drollery, and the
English idea of stage humor is, to most
people, duh aud artificial; Irish humor
is spontaneous, and bubbles up straight
from the heart. Our American variety
has taken little from all OF tho 9th ers,
suppose but it has taken most of all
from tho Irish, which has dashing,
racy flavor that minglcs we'll with our
own At the same time, the native
article has developed to sturdy proper
tons and can stand alone.
Outside of pantomine, there is no
"mugging" or facial tricks on tho
American stage, nowadays, 70 create a
laugh These old fashioned supurtacial-
tiles wouldn't go at all now. Art and
nature combine to make the humorist,
but nature has most Of the work to do.
A stage makeup may DO something OK
cessively ludicrous, whether in comedy
or tragedy, and whether for an old or Q
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-04-19

IL DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS wANAMAKER."
young man, but it's nero accessory.
The strong lines of the piece and the
little incidents that come up from time
to time, and which can be taken advan-
tage of, are the main dependence In
pieces that have long runs, these
trihes are important as they afford
variety and diversion ct once.
At the same time, humorous talk that
isn't in the scene is very rarely done,
especially in an old play. Where all the
grooves have been worn smooth, il is
only on a rare interval that an opportu-
nifty comes to put in q bit that will DO
at all effective.
don't believe in running in local al
lusions, even with the certainty OF
being funny-it's oyerdone. a. a rule.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
When Railroads Lose Money.

For the personal damages to passengers
on the West Jersey railroad at Mays
Landing the company paid out $81, ,000
and got off very luckily, as there were
nineteen deaths and twice as many in
juries. Such terrible accidents as that
at New Hamburg, on the New York Cen
tral, or at Ashtabula, on the Lake Shore
road, cost company a fortune and Sc
riously impair dividends. Generally the
companies are glad to settle in such
cases. and are able to secure favorable
terms on condition of prompt payment,
especially in cases where claimants are
poor and desirous of avoiding protracted
litigation. But where claimants insist
on ensrmous claims the litigation is both
costly and protracted. and is seldom sat
isfactory to either party.-Interview il
New York Sun.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
The Cut Of thEFall Coat.

The Prince Albert coat has not realized
the promise that its infrequent appear
ance in light summer fabrics gave of its
probable reinstatement in the fall. In
fact, this coat of demi-dress has been
superseded by the four button black
thibet cutaway-the fourth button not
intended to close in front. The lapel Of
this coat has an unskimped appearance,
and buttons low enough to favor three
inch Ascot or De Joinville scarf, upon
which the best tailors now do their reck-
oning for waistcoat openings.
The collar is also cut so as to be ample,
and to achieve this effect is wider at that
point Immediately in the middle line of
the back of the coat. There is q slant
pocket for the 'kerchief and a change
pocket with flap. The coat is cut well
in to the figure, and the cutaway not too
sharply made, the skirts being of good
length. The buttons are of silk braid,
and there is a narrow row Of stitching
running as close as possible to the edge
of the garment. It is an agreeably suave
and most useful garment to the man
fortunate enough to be able to possess
one.-Clothier and Furnisher.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
Mrs. PIatt's Correspondence.

Mrs. Thomas c. Platt receives many
more letters than the ex-senator. Most
of them come from unfortunate and i'm
pertinent people, who want everything
mortal can want. Money is the gen.
eral demand. Other supplicants want
assistance in getting employment, pro-
motion or transportation. Some want
autographs; others politely ask for let
ters Of introduction to the families of
the cabinet officers, president or senators;
others beg for sufficient influence to get
a precocious son or aspiring daughter
admitted to an educational dramatic or
musical organization.
Among the requests for material aid
are calls for books, old clothing, second
hand furniture, wash boards, tubs, type
writers and toys. She is asked to sign
leases, buy stock, advance capital, take
subscription books, purchase poems,
stories, pictures and souvenirs. and go
security for rents, household supplies.
tuition and dry goods. The communi-
cations from institutions and charitable
organizations asking for contributions
are only exceeded by the demands of
the cranks. Nine out of every ten let
ters read, although stranger to you,"
etc.-New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
Two METALLIC REPRESENTATIVES.

The following was recently told us by
Galveston high school teacher: At one
time there was visiting in that city the
famous Tom Ochiltree and Mr.. Mackay,
the California millionaire, and the
teacher gave out one day "Our Wis
itors" as the subject for composition.
Among those which were submitted was
one by bright girl which commenced
as follows: 1--WE have in our midst two
distinguished visitors, Mr.. Mackay and
Tom Ochiltree, representing respectively
gold from California and brass from
Texas. Boston Traveller.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
Expected Shakespeare.

George Moore, the English disciple OF
Zola, once had play at the Odeon, in
Paris, and at the same time an adapta-
ton Of "Othello" was being rehearsed at
the theatre He called one morning
and asked to see the manager. "What
name shall give, monsieur?" demanded
the concierge. "Tell-M. Porell that the
English author whose play he has ac-
cepted desires to see him." The con-
cierge went toward the managers room.
"There is gentleman in the hall who
tells me he is the English author whose
play has just been accepted" he said to
the official. "Quite right" answered
the latter, "send him in. Monsieur
Shakespeare. no doubt. San Francisco
Argonaut.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
THE OLD CLERK.

Az he bends DER the ledger that shining old head,
Which reflects every mood Of the sky,
While he stealthily blackens the figures in red
Crhe mistake Of an age bedimmed eye),
Oft wonder how time will effect his release,
What he'll do when we vote him too sow;"
Tween the days that his use and his heart beat
ings cease
Where will the old clerk go,
One can learn of the temperate days that are gone
From the roningpin rule and quill pen:
And he answers to toby" at II
AS he answered to ''Toby" at TO-
From Its first infant struggles, to credit and
wealth,
de has watched the great enterprise grow;
But MS hand trembles now-he Is broken In health:
Yet-where can the old clerk goY
If each pound of success had but left him a grain
What nugget of rest he might own;
But lonely old heart and weary old brain
Are his need for the years that have flown
Every blossom he loved In the heyday Of life
Has been withered and lies meath the snow:
And cen memory's barred from this hustle and
strife
Then where should the old clerk goi
That the world has a heart none will seek to deny
And it softens, tis said, year by year;
AT the end OF full many walk we espy
Golden promise of comfort and cheer
There's sweet little cherub" that steers Door
old Jack
10 q "harbor" where storms cease to blow:
But when drops for the last time the pen on its
rack
Where can the old clerk go9
Thomas Frost in New York Herald
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
Ocean Waves,

Waves are very deceptive. To look
at them in storm one would think the
water Travelled. The water stays in the
same place, but the motion goes on.
Sometimes in storms these waves are
forty feet high and travel fifty miles an
hour-more than twice as fast as the
swiftest steamship. The distance from
valley to valley is generally fifteen times
the height, hence wave five feet high
will extend over seventy-five feet of
water.-Ocean
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
Results of the Riot.

MARION, Ind, Nov. Tho results OF
last nights row at Fairmount, over a
Democratic jollification meeting, are;
Con Paul is dead; w. H. Campbell, John
Berry, Perry Frazer and William Cobb
are slightly wounded. The negro, Utt-
ley, who started the row, received a
bullet wound in the back, which is not
serious. He narrowly escaped lynching.
The officers spirited him away during
the night. All is quiet now.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
A Steamer Overdue.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 9.-The steamship
Gussie, Captain Brown, of the Morgan
line, between Bluefelds, Nicaragua
and New Orleans, is overdue, and fears
are entertained for her safety. She left
Bluefelds October 30th, with cargo of
fruit consigned to the Southern Pacific
There were half dozen
passengers, besides the crew of probably
twenty. She is an old sideWheel steamer
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

Cork soles are sometimes in demand,
more especially when there is liability
to darnpness and by those who object to
wearing rubbers. cork being impervious
to water, light upon the foot, and valu-
able as non-conductor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

Such newspapers as have to be cut or
torn are worth half cent a pound for
waste paper, and if there are any so
soiled or unfit to keep that they must be
burned pack them into paper tube,
with turpentine and resin, and saw in
sections for kindling.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

Shell tish-oysters and clams--do not
count as fish in the New York market.
The 5000 hotels, restaurants and oyster
saloons in the city use $4,000 baskets OF
oysters every day from Sept. to May
l, and half as many more ara used, so
say the dealers, by individual con-
sI1mers
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
ScrofuIa
In Its Worst F0rD,-'s White S,CeIz-
ina" Cured.

II, Its Worst ForD,-'' JV7.ite SsCeJz-
ing" Cured.
The remarkable effect of Hoods sarseparilln In
the following case illustrates the power Of thia
medicine over all blood diseases:
"My son, years old, had a white swelling
come on his right leg below the knee, which con-
tracted the muscles so that his leg was drawn up
at right angles. Physicians lanced tho swelling,
which discharged freely, but did not help him
materially. considered him
A Confirmed Cripple.
I was about to take him to Cincinnati for an op-
Grafton, expecting his leg would have to be taken
of, and began giving him Hoods sarsaparil!a in
order to get up his strength. The medicine woke
up his appetite, and soon pieces OF bone were
discharged from the sore. We continued with
Hoods Sarsaparilla, as 1t seemed to be doing him
so much good, and the discharge from the sore
decreased, the swelling went down, the leg
straightened out, and in few months he had
perfect use of his leg. He is now apparently a.
well as ever" JOHN L. McMuRRAY, Notary Pub
lie, Ravenswood, w. Va
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by druggists 81 six for IS. Prepared only
By G. !. HOOD Il CO.. Apothecaries, Lowell, MasA
100 Doses One Dollar
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
AN IRISH SENSATION.
Canon Doyle Publishes a Fiery Anti
ParnelI Epistle.

Parneu Epistle.
DUBLIN, Nov. 9.-Canon Doyle has
published fiery letter exhorting Irish
men to reject Parnell's suggested
alternative of any other land
purchase scheme, leaving out one
half of the tenantry as Par
nell's scheme does. He declares
that the very stones OF Mitchellstown
and Tipperary, red with the blood of
their murdered brothers, would rise in
mutiny at the thought of such re-estab-
fishing of the hated landlordism. The
letter has caused a sensation.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
A Chanca Tor All.

Mrs. Gabb-Are you goin' to have
your darter take music lessons?
Mrs. Gadd-No-o, | guess not. She
hain't no ear fer music.
Mrs. Gabb-Well. wouldn't be dis
couraged at that. Mebbe she might
learn to play classic. anyhow. New
York Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
A Mild Suggestion,

Customer want to get material
that won't hold the dust.
Tailor-Then I would suggest that you
raise the dust irst.-Clothier and Fur
nisher
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

Nervous prostration is not quite as
fashionable as it was year or two ago.
which is a cheerful sign and one that
points to the fact that we are learning
to take better care Of ourselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
The Stanleys Dined,

New York. Nov. 9.-An elaborate din
ner was given Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley and
their party, at the Plaza hotel, by Col
onel and Mrs. Finley Anderson. The
room was elaborately decorated.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
HEAVY Earthuuakes.

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. GA heavy
shock of earthquake was felt at l :15 a.
m. today, in Guaymas, causing great
fright, but doing little damage.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

Devotion-"John, the doctor says I
must give up wine, but think must
have one more bottle, even though it
kill me-" ''All right, your honor. l
will cheerfully die with you. "-[Flie-
gende Blatter.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
BalfOur I'LL.

DUBLIN, Nov. 9.-Balfour is confined
to his rooms in Dublin castle with a
severe cold, the result of exposure on
his tour.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
Mullen, Bluett IL Co,

Have well stocked childrcn's department.
Mothers will find neat good wearing suits fol
boys at So 90, 50. so, &4.OO and $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

NOte-The per cent indicates the rate OF in
crease as compared with the corresponding
week of last year, except when marked with y
when it means decrease.
Total exchanges of all the leading cit
les of the United States and Canada,
81 ,2S4 1852, ,S74; increase, 17,9 per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT STATE OF
i California, county of Los Angeles-ss.
In the matter of the estate of George NJ Briggs
deceased.
Notice for publication of time for proving
will, etc.
Notice is hereby given that Thursday, the
Goth day of November 1890, at 10 O'CLOCK,
a. m. of said day, at the court room of this
court, Department. Two thereof, corner Franklin
and New High streets, in the city of Los.An-
fornia,. has been appointed as the time and
place for hearing the application of Julia E.
Briggs, praying that document now on file In
this court, purporting to be the last will and
testament of the said deceased, be admitted to
probate, that letters testamentary be issued
thereon TO Julia Z. Briggs, at which time and
and contest the same.
Dated November g, 1890.
]. M. AfEREDITH, County Clerk
BY M. J. AsHMoRE, Deputy
Enoch Knight, attorney for petitioner.
11-7-1Ot
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

John Wieland Brewery,
fredericksburg Brewery,
United States Brewery,
Chicago Brewery.
Extra Pale PII.SENER, STANDARD, Err
LANCER and CULMBACHER BEERS Of high
repute. Also brew the best PORTER.
JACOB ADLOFF,
General Agent, Los Angeles.
Telephone, 468. p. 0. Box 1881, Station G.
Corner New North Main, Mission and Chavez
sts, opposite Maud, Weyse e. Co.'s warehouse.
11-l-6m
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10
TELEGRAPHIC.

CLEARINGHOUSE REPORT.
Last Weeks Business Shows an Increase
of 17.9 Per Cent.
Boston, Nov. 0.-Clearing-house state
ment for tha mast week
Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-10

The NfenlO.
This elegant house has changed hands; been
entirely re-furnshed; rooms sunny; location
central; prices reasonable everything first
class; for families or single gentlemen. Every
thing superintended by the proprietress, MRS
H. H. HEATH.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16
COURT RscoKDs.

CIReUw- Hon. Vim. +. Grove, Judge
The people -. Fred Bogardusi infOr-
nation for larcency OF property OF the
value OF more than so. Defendant ar
ralgned pleaded guilty.
Frederick ID. Allen and Jonathan
lane Va. Joseph ". Rosenshal and Max
Mock; Sssumpslt. Judgment Tor PLAN
tits, -, 43926 and costs.
Martin Freeman and Joseph Freeman
VS.. Joseph ". Rosenthal and Jacob 5.
kerngO0d.
Frederick A. Tusch VS.. Theodore
Cole; troyer. Morton for new trial
argued and submitted.
Wm. Boylan VS.. James Boylan; as
sumpslt. Motion 70 set aside pretended
settlement Of case argued and submit
ted.
Hos. VI. c. BURcH. Judge I.
Peck ann George ". Peck; assumpslt.
Judgment for plaintiff, S395.7S and
costs; default. In the matter OF the
estate of Mary Adele Crane, deceased
judgment of probate court affirmed.
Elizabeth c. Stickney VS.. Thomas J 4.
Lucas. in chSncery; hearing on proofs.
SUPERIoR-Hon. +. A. Burlingame,
Judge. Joseph w. Ohner VS.. Hartford
J. Perkins and Willis j. Perkins; tres
pass on the case, security tor cotss tax
en- by consent. The People VS.. Frank
Hescher; saloon open on Sunday; SEN
tence TO pay fine of $50, aud costs
Sl9.s5; paid and discharged. The Peo-
pie vs.. John O'Donnell. saloon open
after hours; sentence postponed until
Wednesday, December II. The People
VS.. William Oswald; selling liquor to
minors; nolle pros'd on motion of
prosecuting attorney; respondent and
bail discharged. The People VS.. julius
Otterbein; selling liquor to minors;
nolle pros'd aud respondent and bail
discharged. The People VS.. John Ham
mer; IN chancery; hearing on order to
show cause; adjourned one week by
consent. George j. Mart n ct. al. VS..
Samuel Neinhart; in chancery; hear.
ing on order to show cause continued
one week by consent.
PRoBATE-Hon. Cyrus f. Perkins,
iudge-Estate of Theodore +. Richards,
deceased; final account filed; hearing
January 9. Estate of Lille and Nellie
Lawson, minors; petition for license to
sell real estate filed; hearing January
8. Estate of Victor II. Middleton, de-
ceased: administrative; final account
filed; hearing January 9.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-16


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had Is = rseess-ag o01 sszy Astls ga
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po.ik.c&l a1sAa.Age. haas tals seoszas
htt-s too muen Tor iL fks Lineola
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follos4
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y in t1s eo1aEFy sasre prosk . made
eist tbs agricI.l.1r4l products 1Moant
g. to-ti 90 per alaaIn kns secretary u
shs Treasury sazl epsn Gus "a osnce
- he called sa3-treasuFy, ane pat 90
warehouses ~ sgIhetsnE eaDae.ts t0
bold al tns agricultural products of
tne country, sach as eetten. gran.
tobacco, And everything tl4E III keep
"a store.
''tAe seo-treasury beng opened and
tae warehouses prepared. every tAgmsr
wai 1aFe the uxng - store hs crops Ia
tls warehouses taklrg the Fecelp
t0efst9T. Tue storage aud insurance
charges shall be Juzt sashcieut 20 pay
-etlal cast OF sSUae 90 TIE government.
4 poa getting such q warehouse re-
celpt, the tazmer all step up 20 the
sao-tFeas1Ter' office and draw al
amount n treasury notes that are legal
tentsg, equal @ 50 per cent. Of the
market prlce' OF the grain or tobacco.
or cotton that ne has deposited. This
money he can Keep for any time DO
sees nc. Finally when he gets ready 20
sell MS warehouse receipt, ne pays
per cent. per aunum interest On the
money tAe treasury has advanced him,
and tue storage and insurance charges.
'Of course the first benent expected
by the Alliance men from tins arrange
nlent Is the cash IN hand, Gs soon as ne
stores his crop. Bat the chief profit
and advantage IS that he and his neigh
oors, and the farmers generally, viii be
able 20 combine and refuse 10 market
tne years product OF grain or cotton or
tobacco until the famine IN the land
IS sufficient 10 send up the prlce.
The chief attraction OF the scheme
"a the combination or trust part of Il,
and the people at large will have to
bear the expense Of boarding the pro.
ducts OF the farm and keeping them
out OF the market until the combine
can get rs own price for them. The
people viii merely pay the farmer so
per cent. of the present value OF his
crops and hoard il FOR him at the mimi
mum expense until the farmers have
run the price up as lign as they think
the Nation can stand, and then they
pocket the difference whether the re-
tentlOn OF the crop from the market
has doubled or tre5led II IN value.
''NO other producer II this country,
however, Is TO be allowed 10 GO INTO a
Ike combine, for the raising of the
value OF his product. The laws are 10
oe made 50 stringent that it Will be a
penal offense for the laborer who man
utactures IRON or stOneware or furnl-
ture or shoes or clothing, to enter into
any arrangements to control the mar
ket By holding back q part of the sup
ply until prices rise. The only legal
combine will DO that made on an I'M
mensO scale by the honest farmers with
the United States treasury TO furnish
the capital necessary 10 maintain and
support the trust