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PRoGREss.-It is really astonishing to see
what progress has been made within o year or
two in the way of adding comfort to proper
clething for the feet. a new boot has always
been great cross and trial to most people, but
considered one Of those ills that are unavoidable
but of late invention has been at work, and we
have plenty of good waterproof boots and shoes,
tina. at the same time neat and dres.y and
yet fit as easily to the feet as felt hat on the
head. To see the article in perfection, go tc
Child & Bro, Cheever's Block.
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BRiCK.-Our attention has been called on sew
eral occasions within week or two to the
machine pressed brick now being made at this
city by Messrs. Lyman & Ford. Their machine,
we understand, is capable Of turning out from
10000 to 10000 day, and the kiln just burnt
gives certainly as fne brick as Chicago or Mil.
waukee pressed for which We have been accus-
toned to pay from sl6 to $25. These can be
afforded at about IS. For sidewalks they are
not only superior 20 plank, but much cheaper.
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NJ. STIEFRL's CLOTHING BAZAAR, 1879 Mai

N. STIEFEL's CLOTHING BAZAAR, 1919 Main
Street, doors West Of La Sale 81, This estab-
lishment, familiarly known as the Bazaar, is
probably the largest and best conducted Ready
Made Clothing House in the State. Their sup.
erior styles, excellent workmanship and modera.
tion in prices, have made the house deservedly
popular. They strive to give every man the
worth Of his money. Their aim 10 to treat all
on an equal footing. The ignorant as to The
value of goods can buy with the same advantage
- the best judges.
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HALBERT & MEGAFFIN-Now is your time
to make rush on Halbert 4 Megaffin. They
have just filed up from top to bottom with a
spendid new stock of Boots and Shoes for the
fall trade. They have, in their new stock, quite
a number of novelties in which the ladies will
be particularly interested Don't think of buy.
ing before you see their stock You will cer
tainly be out of fashion if you do.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-29

CoNCERT.-Our citizens are to have rare
treat this evening in the way Of concert at
Turner Hall, given by Alf. Howard, who, except
Ole Bull, is certainly the finest violinist we ever
heard, and unquestionably the finest in America
Mr.. Howard will be assisted by Mr. N. Smith,
who will alternate the violin performances with
his beautiful ballads, in which Mr.. Smith-like
Mr.. Howard the on violin-is unrivalled in
America.
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The Mystic Tie.
c. c. II. d c. ID. c,

The first Of the initials above stands for old friend to the
put which every will recognize and for which
every has kind welcome; refer to Goes Cough
Basam-the cheapest and best preparation in the world for
Group coughs colds and all throat and lung complaints.
The second are for Coe, Dyspepsia Crethe ouly remedy
ever known that s to dyspepsia, indigestion, ia.
tulency and general debility Both articles well
known to need any praise from Let the aictedavays
have them handy. aug 29-l0m-sp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-29

The above space was designed for an ad-
vertisement for Bowman's Popular Portrait
and Photograph Gallery. but being too busy
to write it. he concluded that to cultivated
and competent judges visit to the Gallery
advertisement.
The best and cheapest Pctues the greatest quantity and
variety Of Frames, Albums, stersoscopes Home and Msee
Views and Picture Novelties always TO be OBJ.
tanned Bowmans Gallery, where all invited and every
body welcomed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-29

Where is that crowd going? Why, Of course,
to John Stout's. Just see how pleased they look
as they come out with big packages of goods in
their arms. Somehow John has o wonderful
faculty of drawing crowds and making people
feel satisfied with themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-29

CLoTHING.-There is nothing you are so apt
to be deceived in as in the purchase Of clothing.
shoddy is worked up to a point Of perfection
these days, as even to deceive good judges. Your
safest way is to trade at an old, safe we'll estab-
lished house like that of Ed L. ARMsToNG, who
knows the men he buys of, and never touches
shoddy with a forty foot pole.
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ALEX. NAusHEr El- j. authorized agent q; Seneca,
IL receive pay for ali subscription. the
Trader and contrst Tor job printing &C. All orders
through him reC-iss prompt attention.
y. T. MDSrGosEEY, tsl. authorized Agcnat Leland,
IN th county, % receipt Tor subscriptions 10 the Free Ira.
der, advertising. dc.
NJ c. DoSAGHHo E4 j. authorized agent 20 receipt
for subscriptions the FRRg TRspyR for advertisements
&c. q the OF In this county.
J. ". BROWNE Esq i authorized agent at Flrville
~ ths county recep; FOR Subscriptions and advertise
men, "a tie Free Trader.
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The Ottawa Republican, in its inability to give
respectable report Of the grand opening party
at the Clifton Hotel last week, snarls at the
FREE TRADER thusly:
"We have had neither time nor inclination TO
study up that kind of literature, nor will We
take the trouble even to hunt up milliner's
clerk to do it for u.s."
Y-e.s-we read something<once about that
kind Of grapes in Esop
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Co.'s CouGH BALsAM is the cheapest and the
best. 1t is safe and speedy cure for Coughs,
Colds, Group, Whooping cough and all diseases
of the throat and lungs. In addition to the or
dinary 400 size so long and favorably known
MAMMOTH FAMILY bottles are now offered to the
public, giving a much larger quantity Of Cough
june 2-1y
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Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION No. 555 :. T.: Meet every Monday
evening AT their hall in Cheeyers Block east side Of Court
House. w. +. Whitmore, W. p. y. Perey, X. ;.
.. G.. T., OTTAWA LODGE No 5j5 Meets every Friday
evening In ther hall Cheever New Block. Oliver Cornell
W. X. :. J. c. Baldwin. W. G. I.
evening.
or H. LIVE OAK TEMPLE No (ubordinste): Meets ey.
cry Tuesday evening AZ their hail. Ia Cheeyers Block.
il, l.. Wood. W. G. +. Geo. II. Hunter. W. r.
hinnehsha social Temple No. IN the New Hall In
Iheeyrs Block every Thursday evening Miss Els
:. 7: Geo. H. Hunter d. p T.; Mrs. Thos Ready, s. r.;
a. l. Wood. B. r.
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FRESH OYSTERS Think of there on the
edge of the intense summers heat, we have in
Ottawa oysters as fresh as at the seashore. They
are found, of course, at the Exchange Coffee
House ofM Formhal., opposite the Clifton Hotel,
and brought from the coast closely packed in ice
We tried keg yesterday and found them deli
oious
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Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE is pronounced by dys-
peptirs to be the only remedy that will surely
cure that aggravating and fatal malady. Any
druggist will point you out instances where the
most wonderful cures have been effected and a
single trial will convince the most skeptical of
its great merit July 2-1y
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MarrirN.

In Ottawa, by A. B. Smith, Esq Mr. Charles Hi,er and
Miss Louise Baissean, all Of Ottawa.
Avg "a by tse Rev D. J. Holmes the residence Of the
brides father, Mr. Henry c. Phelps of Utca and Miss Eliza
beth A. Phelps eldest daughter Ben T. Phelps ESQ.,
Ottawa.
On the 9th inst by Arthur lockwood, ESQ., Mr.. George
Lent TO bliss Maleha Dolder both ofthe Serena
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NeNnlOur Le.lOn.

Regular meeting of the Legion will be held
Monday Evening Angus. 3lst. A full attend.
ancs from all the wards is solicited. Business
Of importance viii be transacted.
WILLIAM CoGswELL, Pres.
G. A. GILLIAN, Sec'y.
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Dr. WALKER may be consulted at the Park
House on Saturday next, Sept. 9TH. lie will
bring all necessary appliances for the relief Of
the Deaf and Blind, including Artificial Eyes,
Ear Drums, &c, &c.
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L. q, u, r.

OTTAWA Lopez No Il: Meets every Thursday evening".
Leasing Lodge No. S.6 German LODGE meets We'd
nesdRy evening at their Lodgeioom In Cook Glovers
block
Daughters Of Rehecca Meet the third Tuesday eve
Ming ui each month.
0TTAwA EyciNrYKvr No. s3 Meets on the second and
ourth Tuesday
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NOTICE Tho County Of La Sale being row entirely
IN free from the cattle disease, commonly called Spanish
fever, the undersigned being anxious take such steps will
be necessary 10 prevent the Introduction of this terribly fatal
disease inte county, respectfully request all persons
interested to meet NJ the Court House in Ottawa the 9th
day of September lSes Mt o'clock NJ for the purpose Of
adopting such may be seemed expcdicnt to
accomplish the object in view.
David strawn, Daniel Blake, jos. Boyd A. Harris, G. NJ
Dunnyan CJ. Curryea, j. A. Dnnaynn j. W. Armstrong,
Thos Johns, a. L. Dupham W. H. Redwood Robert Lucas,
9, ), Phelps, and others.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-29

MORGAN = FossEEN have been receiving new
goods during the wsek, ana seem to be enjoying
tho sensation Of big rush. They are deserving
mon, have good goods, and sell st low prices.
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Mary.--"Dont you think, Angelina, that the
close OF the sermon was exceedingly fine ?" -
Angelina.-"Oh, I was so taken with the
the close Of the sermon"
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Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets frt Thurdsy IN each month IN Dr. J. Paus build
Ing. Donations OF birds insects and periiactions solicited
J. Paul. President. ". ". Calkins. Secretary.
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1I9ieD.

In this city Saturday Aug 90 1865 Mrs Anna Pear.
aged 81 years ami l6 day.-Ded Of consumption.
this city Thursday, Aug. - 1865, of consumption,
Mrs. Hannah L. Stevens aged Al wears and IL DAYS
InOana, the 18th int Mrs. Sarah L. Pierce, consort
OF George W. Pierce-agel 80 years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-29

HEAD QUARTERS g. 4. r., Ottawa Ills, April :, lsSGen.
eral Orders No l0fLe Encampment viii hereafter
bic Monday evening each week instead OF Wednesday
evening, as heretofore By order Of Poe. Commander.
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MisrrUaneous.
YASaLLE COUNTY HEDGE COMPANY,
ELIAS p. READ,

pR0PRIsroR.
OTs ,nder Ff;-s, National Bank, Otapg, WnoS
am growing large quantity OF plants the present
son. Ihaye associated with me in the
Growing of Hedge by the Rod,
FRED. ANDRE, experienced hedge grower We will
furnish plants and set then grow and complete either one,
three year old hedges, will grow and complete
fence as parties may desire.
From facilities therefor, having the Machine for
Setting the Plants, together with experience therein,
feel safe in saying tina: we can grow and cemplete
fence in at least
One Y ear less time than has heretofore been done
By the ordinary method osettng and cutvatng
All orders promptly filed and satisfaction guaranteed
Thankful for past patronage we respectfully request
continuance ef ths same. ELIAS F. READ,
FRED. ANDES.
References Hon. Wm Rediick, and Edward Eames Pres
dent Of National City Bank, Ottawa, III. june-:I
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MUSICAL NOTICE.-The undersigned bcgs leave
lNl to 10 the public Of Ottawa, that she is
prepared open OF Vocal and instrumental lessons,
which she respectfully invites the attention OF the ladies.
especially Having recently retained from the East She
hopes gain the confidence of the Western ladies' she
has gained that of the eastern Especial attention will be
given 10 the cultivation of the voice. Applications be
made at Simon Bros Music Store or by letter. T. o. Draw.
er l4S.
REFERENCES: Simon Brothers. Prof. c. W. Bernhard.
Aag 90 .tt MISS AUGUSTA NERRENkIND
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FRESH OYSTERS the first of the season, at J
L. PIERGUE's, No. 122 Main street.
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T I'VE STOCk.-Tho undersigned, having erected
IL yards and rack scales Of the freight depot Mt Oa
prepared to purchase live stock for shipment and will
be at the yards Monday Of each week to purchase and
receive ai hogs for which he will pay the fpur
chased at this rtnors pens will be at the City Meat Mar
ket Of A. Harris, every Saturday afternoon.
Ottawa, Aug 29-4w. G. 8. PHELPS.
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MOLINE FLOUR-lo0 Sacks OF Fresh Moline Flour
lvl Just received at the Flour AMI Feed Store, i4o Main
street, BY lw. GEORGE MANN.
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T1OUNO-About the 18th OF August u POCKET BOOK
= containing some money The owner can have II by
calling at Burke eenan and proving property, and pay.
ing for this advertisement. lw.
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.SS9t 4rtt SraDsr.
LOCAL MATTERS.
CITY DIRECTORY.
chicago, Rock Island & Paciae Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE OTTAWA STATION:
Ottawa Post Omce.

CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS:
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REEsb

AEbfORp.' On the eth OF October cf dintbo-
RIA, hAEi IAEODOSIA MkDFORO, sgei 10
gu Waane sdsy morning. Nov IIih, at u ninrtos
10 cir.h. "a IA rs FEkDEGiC dEDFJYD
egod AID m ntEs, II j theYis N'
On Vie came morning. a. =, clock of din,beri,
VI shLtS FRANKLIN MEDFORD, aged I
Al o'cl.ok on saturday, Nov. I4.h of dir.heria
rbfNT MEDFORD, aged , years 6 months q nd
2days children of Charles ard AmeIi4 MeiforI
liz inneral giil Re at Geuwood. at the pnhIjc
SsuiI, Sut Jay afternoon st clock. where the
iIlencs OF the family respectfully invited t.
-
boCkWE ELL At Clifburne near Washington,
u u, on The 1874 instant. Of dvSentery Preyet
Captain CHARLES ROCKWELL, ord ancs
Corps, u >. A in the 9Th year Of his age
PELLEY In This city, on the 18th Instant, of
ca aTrl al ever. GALE W infant con OF Jsmrs p
and LIZ ia a. Psrley, aged months and day
LANG On the 18th instant. DAVID, infant
cilld of FIancis and Annie T.. Lamb. aged twenty
mouths.
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AS WINTER is AT HAND, II is essentially
NJ cessary TO be warmly clad, and taking the
scarcity OF money into consideration, n is of
sisit importance TO 60 to place where GOOD
goods, suitable TO the season, can he nrocurpd
a. the lowest possible figures. We do MOI his
itate III saying that there is one place in .his
city which outranks all other similar est.h
iishments as to popularity and cheapuess. and
every old citizen would easily know the pIaca
we ailude 10, should we omit to state the mama
OF inns successful establishment. BIT for the
oenent OF strangers and persons not we'll in
formed, we would saw. If you wish 10 save
money buy your winter undergarments ard
all other gents furnishing goods at s.Tbe Orio
lnai ranc aga 'th street, between ID and r,
and so that you do not miss The placa. ramem,
her that his store has large plate glass wiz
dow; also, that be has no bran CHI stores. 1o50.
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GoesJCH CHUECH.-For the past few weeks
mate. 81 repairs have been made - CiOrsr..f!
NJ r. Mission Church, located on the corner
OF N and j. streets, South Washington, and
now, IN point OF n"atness of appearance
aud general comfort, 1t will compare favor
ably with any other place of worship of lis
size IN the city. Services Will be held there
sion the pastor, Rev. DIR. VIM. III. Laney, will
he assisted III the InltlatOry services bv the fol-
lowing clergymen Rev. Joseph ii. Brown. d.
ID, OF Baltimore, viii preach Al IL O'Clock a.
IN the Rev. DIR. Alexander T.. Gibson. of IL
umoTe. al Gel ok y. n, and in The evening at
O'Clock sermon will he preached by the "
Il. y. Brown, -. ID, OF Foundry Church.
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PREPARE FOR WINTER Prizes Dou,z =
Coco Merino Undershirts and Dl AYERS 81 60
IS cts; fine Merino Understands and Drawers
~, l5u, and S1.75; good Cotton Socks , pair for
70 cents; extra heavy Cotton and WOODEN Socks
frem % cents upwards; good White SUITS. 81
Si.2J, aid $3.50; fine do, - and 81 So Pa, er
Collars from 10 cents per box upwards. Best
Paper Cuns 5 cents FER pair, or 50 cents Der
dozen. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Ties, Scarfs
OF the latest style, ct most popular prices, az
the original Franc, 494 eth street, between II
and l., and so that you do not miss The place
remember that his store has a large plate glass
window. Also, that he has no branch store.
IU.oD..
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DEATH OF AN OLD CONDUCTOR. Mr. John
House. an old and well-known citizen. died
yesterday afternoon at his home. in the North.
ern Liberties. He was connected with the 1,b
street railroad route from its beginning, ard
prior 10 that time filled the position of stagn.
driver on the Marlborough route for a number
of years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-14

az biETRoPoLITAN RAILROAD-The Dom.
m ri.s:ls OF the Fourth Ward was notified
;yr.cS ai'srnoon by Mr.. koontz, that the
10 ao ~, the metropolitan railread would ~
Iau acloss II street without del,y, and The
co'su uclion De pushed forward as randy a.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT wiii admit. Camp cars for the
as cointhooanon OF the track LAYERS viii h.
plsced upon the track. and moved to-w.ns oe
rapidly as the work progresses. rs
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Meats, dc.-Beef, best cuts, 2ua2Jc per Ib i:
next oest, lec.; spring Lamb, l5r!Oc. per To-;
Mutton, iOa2Oc. per TO-; Pork, l6llsc. per To- Salt
beef, l5aISc. per ID; Smoked Beef. Boo: Sliced.
BE; Clipped, Soc; Bacon meat, I7C.; Breasi,
2ye.: Niddling, 1ca2Oc.; Sausage, 1Sc.; Pig
Feet, PC. per sett; Lard, l~a.0c: Butter. 35aIIc
per H.: Eggs, 25a35c. per doZ; Head Cheese,
-. per 70: Philadelphia Butt'r, 7Oc. per h.
Roll Butter. iUa5jc. per 10. HomIny, lUc per
quart. kraut, II cents pei quart.
Poultry, Cana, dc.-SprIug Chickens, 75c.
20 81 50 per pair Ducks, SIPS per par; Il TO-
bits. aJUc Ich squirrels, sc. escsi; turkeys
S?-YOas>i; Woodcock, J0c.: Canvas BACK Ducks,
TsgetabI,s, d.. - Potatoes, soc. per peek
Sweet Potatoes, zoe per peck Onions. ga
: {. per bunch: old Onions SIc per peek; T. 40
bage, 5alOc. head; Beets iOlI5c. per bunch. Gu
eumOers. l0a2Gc. per dozen; Tonatoes, SIC. per
peck Lima Beans, ijc. per quart; CIrEOts,
sac per bunch; Spinnage, 25c. per peck:
RadIShes. Sc. per buccn; Celery, iJc. per
bunch. Pumnkrns, 5a2jc.; Parsnips, Acc. per
peck Green Peppers, i5c. per dozen: Dried
Apples, 20 cents per quart; Dried Prunes,
25S. per pound; DRIED Cnrran's, &c; per
Cherries, b ceAt>; Dried Pea ats. IJa!J cents
per a.; Preserved C.IrJn, SIC. per IL: Dried
blathoeTrieS, DC: Dried Whortlen 'Cr.rs, DE;
C7rTlIts- , csn-s peT quart; Egg Plants
5aIUc. each; Ve-miCelh. 25c peg pound:
Honey, 52c per POuad; Apples, 3JcaSt re
peek, Si-JO per bATr-el Cniucapips, 81. per
PINT: Peaches 81 per peck; q uinc ;. 81 per
peck; Canned Peaches, 3Ja5yc. per can: Pine
apples, 25.3Oc each; Bananas IJc each; Car
den Grapes, 25c. per ID; Fox Grapes, soc. per
peek; Chesnuts, DC per quar-; Mint, s.. per
bunch; Mustard, sc. per lar: Sag, s. per
bunch; Lavender, IL cents per bunch; Tan y
~ cents per bunch; Balsam, 5alu cents each:
Lemons, . ai0c: per doz; CoccanUts, 1oa5c.
each: Shpstuf, 4uaa,c.; BrowpstuF iOlrtc
NlddllnS, o0a9Jc.; Shorts, sOc.; Corn, shslled.
sl.l5IS1.j5; Corn. by en-, Si.JH:tSJ56 per boil:
Corn Meal SIP aS - pr bushel; Oats, COCA
i per 6Gshel; Hay, '5c,1tSl.-J pei cwt.; Straw,
: : pei cwt.
tih. q .-haliDut, 2i-. per TO-; Rock dU:,JOc.
pc buuCh; PEI n. 4lg.vc. per bunch Sheep
bead. 7jca 20 each, Cat + Ish, zJc. per bunci:
Bunch IIsh, Sue; Troat. SIC. peI bunch; To-
49,, l2c. per ID; Grabs, I. p-r dozen:
MacHeTei, 25c. eacn; Cod F.>n, IL. per To-
salmon, sJc- pr H.: pa Bass, ijp per 10.
sturgeon, Ice. per To-; Turtles, 25t5sc. each.
HeITinEs, iuc. ger buucl-
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TIE "FIGRCS GAME On Thursday evan-
log, n Mr.. Maflrrt, OF Iouioun county. Va
was the victim OF what Is known as the s.pig-
con game" lie had come to the city tor the
purpose Of recovering stolen horse, and on
reaching Maryland avenue was appral ehed nv
a couple OF cOlOTed men, ono of whom. had
PICKED NJ card in which n three cent piece
had been folded One OF the men slipped the
piece into his mouth, when the other proposed
- oct thlt The money was in the card. Mr.. NJ
was appealed 10 for money 10 stake up, and
feeling certain that no three cent piece was in
tie card, kindly loaned the man holding IL the
sum Of S21. l. Is needless TO say a three ut
piece was found IN the card. and OF Course NJ
y. was duped out OF So. AMI Yesterday morn
'ng he made complaint 70 The detectives, who
VIII enGelVoE . md ne XpeFt IascaIs.
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REMANDED FOR TRIAL.-Dick smith. tne
coIoTed N an whose arrest on Thursday night
Tor dlsorderly conduct and subsequent resist
ance TO aud shooting al the police has already
been mentIoned in the STAR, was arraigned for
nearing before Justice Harper yesterday
afternoon. and committed to Jail in default OF
ball IN the sum of $50 for his appearance 70
answer trial before court. on the charge OF
Assault and battery with intent to kill. He was
also fined s. for disorderly conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-14

THE LADIES of Rebesah Degree Association,
Nc VIII open fair al Odd Fellows Hall,
Navy YARD, on Monday evening, for the baup-
NJ OF widows and orphans, when large num-
Ger OF fancy 2Ed useful articles, refres hments
&c, Will be offered for sale. The obiac, OF The
4aiE commences II TO the patronage OF all, and
no doubt IL will he successful
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SERIOUS CHARGE-The charge of bastardv,
made against Daniel Newton, coIored, by OR,
della Nodery, came up before Justice Plant on
Thursday afternoon, Messrs. Price, Woodruff.
ana Richardson for the plaintiff, and Messrs
Davis and Elliott for the defense Robar-
Humbndge testified to never having heard any.
ming against Cordelia's reputation, but other
witnesses testified TO having had i'm propar in
tsrconrse with her. The case was continued
ull to-day at one o'clock
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THE DseRRR or RKBEKAH was conferred
upon a number of brothers and seven ladies,
lthe wives Of members) At a special meeting OF
Mechanics Lodge. 1. O. o. f., last night, by p.
u M Mclean, assisted by N. q. Myers aud
r IL Robinson, in presence of large numoeT
OF members OF the degree associations and the
lodges. Addresses were delivered by Grand
secretary Sweet, Past Grand Deyine, ana
others, and interesting time was enjoyed.
which will doubtless result in a large access
sion to the membership OF the association in
this city.
ARRIVAL OF GRAIN BY CANAL-Arriysd-
Boats Maryland and Benson Talbot, with
wheat and com.
IRE FLOUR MARKEr-Sales of -four have
been dull during the past week. We quote
Georgetown Mills, Family, sr3ssIl; extra.
S9.5aslC, superfne, 81 5.T Cans, Flour Fam
lily, sll.7SaSl2.s5; Extra, S9LS9 81; superfine,
s7as725.
RIVER T.-Eatered-Steamer ReSacca
Clyde, Chichester, from New York. and sloop
Waymark, from Alexandria.