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FIRE About o'clock on Tuesday morning
the iron railing establishment of Mr. John Ma.
ger, south Of Strawn l. Powells Planning Mill
was discovered to be on fire. Being very dry
combustibe wooden she'll, it burnt like finder
and was soon destroyed. The fire communicated
to the sickle-repairing establishment of Mr.. Geo
Fyfe, adjoining, which was also destroyed. Mr.
Mayer informs US that his loss is $1,000 to
*l,soo, while that of Mr.. Fyfc is about the
same.
on Tuesday evening. the slaughter house OF
Degen " Bro, on the " fats east of Fox River
was also destroyed by fire, together with five
hoss and a beef that had just been butchered
Loss about $4OO.
In both the above cases the fires man have
been accidental, although there are circumstan
oes that Justify the suspicion of inccndiarism.
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PARADISE LosT.-This fine painting will be
on exhibition in this city next week, commenc.
ing on Friday evening, and remaining for two
days. with matinee on Saturday afternoon.
Ed. Warren, the dsant-courrier, arrived here this
morning, and is making arrang. nents for the
exhibition. Those who have already witnessed
this fine work of art need not be told of il,
grandeur, while those who have never seen it
should not neglect the coming opportunity. 1t
is Spectacle that must be seen to be appreciated.
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Rail Road Meeting.

y meeting of the citizens OF Ottawa is calle d
at the Court House tonight, at !, o'clock, ftr
the purpose of talking up the important sub
ject of the completion OF the Fox River Val.
ley Rail Road to this place.
Let everybody interested in the prosperity
of the town be present, and let those who feel
an interest in this enterprise stir up those
who do not, and sec that they are al at the
meeting.
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ENTERTAINMENT AT MARsEILEs-On We'd
nesday evening of next week, Nov. 18th, the
young folks Of Marscilles will give an enter
tainment, consisting of Voca! and Instrument
al music and tableux, the whsle to wind up with
grand supper. Admission to concert 35cts.
-"Supper extra" The net proceeds to 60
for the benefit Of the Episcopal Church in
Marseilles
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Resolved, That the Academy has lost one of its
warmest friends, and society valued member.
Resolved, That we tender to the family of the
deceased our heartfelt sympathy in their great be.
reavement.
neso.ed' IAas We preserve the last gift Of our
with the name of the deceased.
Resolved, That copy of these resolution be
spread on the records of the Academy, and fur.
nished the Ottawa papers for publication.
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HEAR YE HEAR YE.-Although Mr. Jacob
Mooney is selling no clothing at auction, because
just now he has none Of that kind" in his store.
he challenges Sam, or Pete, or John, or any
other man, to sell good, new, fashionable cloth.
ing cheaper than he does. Mr.. Mooney deals on
the square, sells new made goods at small ad.
vsnce on cost, and no man can do better than
that and make an honest living.
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Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION no sc ;. oF T.: Meet every Monday
evening their hall In Cheeyer Block east side of Court
House. w. r. WhtmOre, W. p. y. Pcrlcy, RS.
u. g. T., OTTAWA LoDGE No. SO: Meets Friday
eyen In their hall gheeyers New Block Geo. ". Rako
W. 4. s j. B. Rice. W. e. +
EApi nj TEMPLE or COLD WATER Meets every Saturday
evening.
T. or H. LIVE OAK TEMPLE So. (subordnate: Meets ey.
cry Tuesday evening ~ their hail. Cheevers Block
Dr. T.. ;. Hoberi. ". &. I. Chas. H. Norce. W. L.
Nnnehaha Social Temple No. G. meets N the Hall In
Cheesers Block every Thursday evening" Mrs C. Morse
s p. $, A. F. Grow b. II. r. Mis-, Matte Vorce s. r.; Ia
ThOmrson, d. L. - =
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Meeting Of the Ottawa Academy OF Science


At the regular meeting held November 9TH. the
Following donations were presented
A collection Of shells and goods from the MIS-.
sissippi, left to the Academy by Mulford c. Arm.
strong. stuffed pelican and variety OF ferns.
from Messrs. Even. Collins \ Prindlc, of Morris,
Illinois, A white blackbird, from Messrs. Rathbun
4 Stevens, OF Ottawa.
The following resolutions were then passed in
regard to the death Of milford G. Armstrong q. uu
honorary member Of the Academy.
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WILL SOON BE sDEsrnoYED.-All persons n,
wishing negatives taken at Mr.. Butts Gallery,
either from life or copied, should leave orders
soon' or address "Sunbeam Picture Gslle,y
TIP GAhory hayPg changed hands the ppg.
fatitss willbs dsJttoysd in few wesl. A.
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ooHREcr1oN.---We are requested to state that
the French Mutual Aid Society of this city, a,
such, took no part in any of the proceedings in
this city on the 2lst ult., at the Turner Hal,
or the meeting Of Germans on the 2ed. The Gen.
tleman who represented the society at t,,o ,s..or
meeting had received no formal appointment as
such delegate, but acted on his own motion
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Doors AND snoEs.-Although there are few
better salesmen in Ottawa than Halbert & Me.
gaffin, selling goods is really not the most inn.
portant part of their business. Their success is
quite as much to be attributed to their skill in
buying as selling. They know how to buy Just
what their customers want-thats the secret O.
Il cir big trade 70
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Call for koCH's ANGELICA BIrTKRs, they ar
highly recommended by all who use them.

We call special attention to the advertisement
Of Messrs. Edmondson II Clark, Opticians which
we publish in another column and ask for it a
careful perusal. Messrs. Edmondson & Clark
have had mach experience as Opticians and have
had wonderful success. We speak from expert.
ence Of their qualification in the business, and
confidently recommend them to all who wish to
get spectacles tina. will not cause pain in the
eyes.-RdldRsasoo GtZeAe
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On motion OF Peter Miller, street and aey com.
mtee were requested to report to council at ne xt
meetihg upon the matter of opening Bissel street
between Cass street and Illinois Avenue.
On motion OF Carroll, marshal was directed 10
request ex x-Alderman Mitchell to attend the ne xt
meeting OF the council and make report in relation
70 ms action as special committee to settle with
parties who had been authorized to dig coal on
GuyOn and Nebraska streets
On motion of Stebbins city surveyor was direct
ed to report to council at meeting an estimate
OF cost Of extension of Paul street sewer according
TO plan as set forth in petition of B. f. Shotweli
On motion of Burke, the matter of repairing cut.
TER on west side Of La Sale street between Main
ana Madison streets, was referred to street and
alley committee.
Alderman Carroll moved that council rescind the
order passed at last meeting directing city attor
nsy 10 take the necessary course to test the legal.
" o the tax levied by the board of supervisors for
tue construction OF two bridges across Illinois K
michigan canal within the city limits
Alderman Colwell moved. that motion lie on the
table. ~ oA 'Ao
Ayes-S,ebbins, Colwell, Burke and Peter Mil.
ler-4. " ~
Noes-Howland Brunker, Carroll and More-4
mayor clancy voted in the negative, there being
o tie vote,) and motion was lost
Motion OF Carroll was then called and defeated
by the following vote
Ayes-Brunker, Carroll and Moore8
Noes-Iowland, Stebbins, Colwell. Burke and
Peter Miller.
On motion of Howland ordered that Mavor
Clancy and first engineer Of fire department he an
thorized to purchase GOO feet Of hose suitable for
engines. "
Bill of Jno. Clancy Il Co. was referred to finance
committee.
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IiIE oII. WELL in the court house square has
reached depth of ZIG feet. The boring is still
In limestone, but the drill has reached the v;cr.
iy OF the fountain it is in search of, as the WA.
ter in the well now comes within two feet Of tbo
surface and rises at every descent of the drill
There will b, flowing we'll within week
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SOLDIERS CLorHEs.-Our clothing men are
advertising army clothing. This is genuine
government clothing, which was made under
long contracts, but Tor which Government now
having no use, it is sold at auction TO dealers
Il il made of tho best material, and sold At abou,
half ths original cost. A very superior lot lust
received At En-. ARMsrRONG's.
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q No Retfer Nlade -

The above will apply very appropriately to the
Portraits and Photographs made ut Bowman's
Popular Art Gallery in this city. Mr.. B. salso
keeps great variety Of Photograph FRANCS and
Albums wherein he de6es competition in quail.
isy or price. A.
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LAMPS AND FIxrUREs.-Attenton il called 10
the new arrival Of lamps, Sc, at Kocu s. RosEs
The goods have evidently been selected with
great care, and persons wishing to purchase
would do we'll to call early.
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OTTAWA LoDsg No. IL Meets every Thursday evening
Daughters Of Rebecca; Meet on the third Tuesday eve
ming OF each month.
OTTAWA EScAMPnEAr No. 33 Meets on the second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
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PERSONS desiring TO buy or sell Farms, or City
property will find it to their advantage to cali
upon f. W. Dewey at his Office West Of Cour
House, over No. 10, La Sale st., Ottawa, III.
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Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets drst Ihurday IN each month In Df. j. Paus bull,
ing Donations OF birds insects and pctriiacions solicited
J. Paul President. W. ". Calkins. Secretary.
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THoxPsoSs ANTI.BILILous PILLS, manu-.
fsctured by Koch 4 Rose, and are in great de-.
mxnd
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Agent at Seneca,

ALEX VauGuEr, Esd Is authorized agent at Seneca
H. 10 receive pay fr old subscription, the Free
Trader and contrast for job printing, &c All orders sent
through him receive prompt attention.
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j. MONTGOMERY. Esp Is authorized Agent at Leland
der Advertising. sc.
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Ses yrte GRADER
LOCAL MA TIER.
CITY DIRECTORY.
Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE OTTAWA STATION.
Ottawa Post Once.

CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF NAILS:
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BILLS ORDERED PAID.
Special Meeting.

dJourned to Tuesday, November 9Th. 1887.
k. n. WATERMAN, CITY Clerk.
Evening star., 1867-06-17
THE TRIAL or JOHN H. SURRATT.
TIE JURY SWORN AND CHARGED.

On Saturday night, at 10 O. clock, the Crimi-
nal Court, which had taken recess from Y
O'Clock to that hour. assembled IN the Coun-
Gil Chamber, City Ha.l. The Court met in
this room because there is no gas Ia the room
usually occupied by the Court. and the Typo
graphical Society having just adjourned as
The Court me-, ny OF tue members remained
TO witness the proce dings Judge Wylie took
his seat at that hour, and the Jurors selected
were III place, as also the counsel and some
otber members of the bar, aod in the crowd
there were several coiorcd women, and we be-
tieVe one while lady, who managed to obtain
sig ght OF the prisoner, the counsel and others,
by standing on a char
The prisoner was brought into court about
10 minutes past 10, and took a tsat with his
counsel, to whom he made a remark as to the
beauty OF the night, and said he would like to
enjoy such walk every night.
The names of the jhrors were called and
the twelfth one (Mr. B.rln) was called to the
book, when
MI Pierrepont said he did not know what
conclusion had been arrived at in reference to
allowing the Jurors to separate, and the Dis
trict Attorney had a doubt whether separa-
tion gould take place after the jury was en-
pannelled
Judge Wylie said that it was for the counsel
to agree on a stipulation and the Court to pass
upon it, and he was clearly of the opinion
that under the act the jury must be empan-
elled and sworn.
Mr.. Birth was sworn as the twelfth juror.
The counsel for the prisoner submitted a
stipulation to the prosecution, who declined
to enter into it. but made new stipulation to
which the defense would not agree; and TIE
effect of these papers was discussed for some
time, but no understanding was agreed upon.
At the suggestion of the Court, after the in :
dictment was read, the Clerk charged the jury,
.tAnd TO this indictment the prisoner pleads
not guilty, and puts himself upon his country
for trial, of which country you are
Mr.. Merrick proposed that the jury be al
lowed TO separate until Monday merning.
The prosecution did not object, and the Court
directed the Clerk to enter on the record the
fact that they were allowed to separate with
the consent of counsel; and after cautioning
the jury not TO discuss the case with any one,
urged them to be punctual on Monday morn
ing.
Judge Wylie thought under the act of Con
Rress that the term could be extended, aRd
would not, therefore, adjourn the term.
Evening star., 1867-06-17
More Indian Depredations.

An Omaha despatch says the lateDenv yer
papers have full accounts OF Indian depreda-
tons and murders. They also contain a des-
patch from Gen. Sherman to Gov Hunt, in
which the General says he has not troops
enough TO protect the exposed points, and the
people or the present will have to ght the In
dians themselves. He also advises Gov. Hunt
to send 300 men Immediately to scour the Re-
pubicsn river country, and then send them to
Fort Sedgwlck, and he will have them mus
tered into service for two months. Gen. Au
CUR will scour the South Platte to Caperte and
across TO Snyder's. Another party will scour
to Laramie. Gen. Custer is expected to strike
the Cheyennes that were stampeded last Mon
day by Gen. Hancock. He says the wagon
trains and stages must collect aud protect
themselves. He also says that the greater por-
uoa Of the Sioux are not within fifty miles OF
Fort SedgWick that the depredations are com
mitted by small bands, who, being successful
in stealing horses, may combine and do some
thing worse. L. A. Hill, division engineer on
the Union Pacific railroad, was killed on the
18th inst, about forty miles north of Laporte,
and Mr.. Archer, inspector of the road, was
severely wounded. MIR. Hll's body was per
forated with nineteen arrows and five pistol
balls, and he was scalped. An emgrant train
was at Douglas Station, on the Atchison and
kearney route, on the Sth instaLt They had
50 600 worth Of stock run off.
Evening star., 1867-06-17
FROM EUROPE,

LONDON, June 15-2 P .M.-rhe Government
will send out number of troops In the
Steamer Belgian to be stationed in Canada.
MADRID, June 15-2 P. M-Phe Spanish
Government has decided to send an envoy
extraordinary to Washington, with new or
ders in regard TO the Chilian diff Rculties.
BERLIN, June 15-Evening-KingW William
and Count BIsmark arrived to- day from Paris.
DARMsTADT, June 15-Evening.-The En-
peror Alexander Of Russia is here for brief
sOjOurn.
DEBLIN, June-Evening.-It appears that
during the attempt to rescue the Fenian Pris-
oners at Waterford, on Thursday, the military
and police came to close quarters with the
rioters, and the former used their bayonetS
freely A number of the rioters were bayo-
netted, and two deaths have taken place there
from, the second being reported to-day.
BKRLIE, June 16-The Gar reached Berlin
to-day on his return to st. Petersburg.
PARIS, June 16.-Ismael Pacha, the King of
Egypt has arrived in this city, and met with
most enthusiastic reception. 1t is under
stood that the Shah OF Persia, to whom an au
tngraph letter OF invitation rom the Emper or
had been sent to visit this capital during the
international Exposition. Will be unable to
leave his Government.
DUBLIN, June 16.-Several additional cases
of high treason were tried before the special
commission last week, and resulted in the
conviction OF those accused.
PEsTH, June 16.-The Royal Government
OF Hungary is preparing measures for the
emancipation of the Jews OF this kingdom.
Evening star., 1867-06-17
= TBLEGRAMA &c.

In pnreuance Of previous arrangements,
which have been duly confirmed IN Japan
citizens Of the United States are informed that
Fort Hiogo and one on the west coast Of Dip
be opened on the first of January next.
Grounds for the purposes OF residences and
trade have been set apart al Hiogo and Osaca,
| and similar arrangements for Yeddo and a.
portion of the west coast will be completed at
an early day and notice given accordingly.
| man named James Gallaher was Satur-
dav evening assaulted by party of four
roughs. and was shot by one, supposed fatal
ly, on the Falls Road, near the suburos of
Baltimore. One OF the roughs, named James
Fort, was afterwards shot by policeman
while trying TO escape, and seriously hurt.
Others have beer arrested. The trouble grew
out of the late prize fight.
A descent has been Nade in Indiana upon an
organized gang Of thieves, composed OF young
men between the ages of seventeen and twenty
two years. who have been for the past two
years rebbng the freight cars of the Pitts burg,
Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railway Company,
at Monroeville and Dixon Station, a short dis
tance east of Fort Wayne.
On Wednesday night band of regulators
visited the cabins of freedmen near Bramfield,
on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, Ken
tucKy, and Wrapped several freedmen. One
was shot through the leg while attem pting 10
escape. The negroes were charged with idle
ness and horse stealing.
The Executive Conncil met at Ottawa,
Canada, Saturday. 1t is understood that the
Government WILL before the expiration OF
their term OF office, apportion a sum towards
the opening of the road TO the Red river settle-
ment.
The steamer Nyansa, from Mobile for
Montgomery, sank in the Alabama river,
eighty miles above Mobile, Oh Friday even-
ing. The boat was valued at S25,000-no IN
surance.
The match for the billiard championship of
Canada resulted in victory for Dion. The
score stood: Dion, 1,500; Crowd, 500. The
playing was very bad on both sides.
In the Republican Louisiana State Conven
ton a resolution was tabled asking Congress
TO appropriate S50,000,0O0 for the peaceable
possession OF Cuba, or take II by force OF arms.
Hon. Noah NJ. Swayne will be at Louisville,
Ky, on the 26th insfant,to decide in the United
States Court certain cases involving the con-
stltutonality of the civil rights law.
The spiritual medium, W. f. Church, was
found guilty of carrying on the business of
jugglery without license, in Louisville, Ky,
last week.
The little japanese gymnast, "AIl Right"
is recovering from the effects of his recent
fail at the New York Academy.
Official information has been received here
of the capture ofthe City Of Campeche, Mexico,
by the Liberals.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Penn
sylvanla and adjacent States is In session at
Lebanon, KY.
Evening star., 1867-06-17

aconversation; one examined the carriage and
Booth went into the restaurant; the parties who
came down had gone up: Booth remained in
the restaurant long enough TO take drink,
and came out; went in the passage leading to
stage; but appeared in moment and the third
party,neatly dressed, stepped up and called the
the other two; the clock was in the vestibuie.
He (the one who called the ume) went up
towards II street. but he did not remain long.
He came down again, looked at the clock, and
called the time again, looking directly at those
two, and somewhat excited He turned on his
heel and went mp again. 1t was then that he
thought something was wrong-from their
manner. AS a soldier, witness had revolver
in his pocket, with a handkerchief wrapped
around it. His suspicious were so aroused that
he undone the handkerchief. It was not long
before the same man appeared again in fast
walk. He placed himself in front of the the
ater, with the light full on his face. In his
countenance was pictured great excitement
and nervousness He was pale, and told them
for the tai I'd time that it was ten minutes past
ten O'Clock. Witness 50 W him plainly.
BY Mr.. Pierrepoint-Do you see him nowl
Answer.-l do.
By Mr.. P.:-Wherel
Answer.-There he is, (pointing to the pri-
soner.) have seen his face frequently In my
sleep.
Witness resumed He went again towards
the street and Booth went in the theatre;
called the attention Of Sergeant Cooper to this
circumstance at the time Booth went in at
the front of the theatre; Sergeant Cooper and
witness went 10 dn oyster salOOu anu neaTQ OF
the murder before they had eat all their oys-
tiers; went then to the street and ont to camp;
on way out a lady hoisted the parlor window
and asked us what "
Objected to.
Judge Fisher suggested an adjournment but
before doing so passed upon the affidavit sub
mitted this morning by the prisoner and said
that all the witnesses for the defense would be
paid by the United States.
The Jurors were in formed that they could
receive communications from their families,
and also in relation to business.
1t was asked whether if any juror wished
barber the barber could shave him
Judge Fisher.-Barber are very talkatlye.
More so than any but old maids Laughter
Mr.. Berry asked il he could not have bar
Der. F..
The Court-You had better shave yourself;
or one OF the baliffs can take hand. Laugh
tcr.l
Mr.. Berry remarked that it was necessary
with him, and the Court said that barber
might be admitted.
Messrs. W. L. Ross and r. B. Hughes were
sworn AS bailiffs, and the Court having in
structea them, they were directed to take the
jury to the Seaton House.
The court took recess until 10 O'Clock to-
morrow, and Instructed the witnesses to be
prompt in attendance. 4
Evening star., 1867-06-17

A PECULIAR AND DANGEROUS ACCIDENT
Yesterday afternoon, says the Louisville
Courier young man named VIM Ryerback
who resides at the Preston House, was at Lion
Garden, with some friends, rolling ten pins
While the game was in progress one of the
young men with him gave him an orange, and
as his turn to roll had come he pulled out his
pocket knife and cut the orange in two but
beng interested in the game, returned the knife
to his pocket with the blade open When it
came his turn TO roll the ball he stepped back
ran for ward, and as he brought his right arm
back with great force to impel the ball he struck
the back of the knife and drove the blade into
his thigh, cutting the right femoral artery, and
almost seyering 1t. The shock of the wound
and the rapid hemorrhage caused him to faint
and talt and so excited were his companions
that they did but little for him, and he had
lost large quantity OF blood before anything
TO answer the purpose of a turniquet was an
Piled. When medical assistance arri we'd his
wound was cared for, and he was removed to
ms nome: He was lying in a dangerous CON
dition last night and the surgeons al most de-.
spair OF being able to save his life I-I
Evening star., 1867-06-17

SRev. Father Rupert has been, made
mltred Abbot IN Minnesota. He is the third
mltrsd Abbott n the United States. .rtf7xqs
;. HEx-Govern9r ii, s. Foots has commenced
the practice of law In Nashville, ana finds
time to advocate female and negro suffrage. y
ss46Q 6QAd 14cpb Barker. OF tbs Raak Of Com.
The drst 10 take the benefit OF the BANKRUPT law
~Duvall Ridgely, son OF the president az
the ST., Louis Board Of Underwr,ters, com.
mitted suicide Wednesday BY taking strych,