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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-22

General Pickett ON the Cuban Bond Business.
We publish in another column this morn
ing card from General Pickett, giving
another inside glimpse at the Cuban bond
mystery. He denies in the main everything
that Mr.. Taylor stated relative to his (Picketts)
proposition to bride members. Taylor, he
says, is of the gushing order, and too much in
the habit of allowing his wishes to father his
thoughts. He (Taylor) proposed to fix the
matter with Congress, but never mentioned
any member Of that body as being actually
willing to take money for his services
in legislation except General Butler.
This is Pickett's story, which he de-
clared himself willing to swear to
before the investigating committee if he had
been called. He also appends correspon-
dence between himself and Mr.. Bingham, in
which the latter notifies him that he will not
be wanted as witness. This whole business
has returned to plague the inventor, just as
the St. Domingo investigation promises to do
The bond story was no doubt gotten up by
some interested lobbyist or some gushing
romancer merely to create false prejudices at
time when Cuban sympathy seemed likely to
run away with the good sense of the House.
1t proved useless, however. Grants message,
in its plain practicability, quelched the senti-
| mentalists, without any sacrifice of truth,
much more efficiently than such senseIess
| canarls as the Cuban bond story could have
done
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-22

TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS DAMAGES have
been given in a verdict just rendered at Bing-
hamton against the Erie Railroad. The case
was one from the Carr's Rock accident, and the
Court held 1t as proved that that accident
resulted from a condition of the road that pro-
per care might have prevented. With such
verdcts against them-coming pretty often,
we believe-the railroad companies will by
and by believe that accidents are the most
expensive things they can have, and will
direct their energies to prevent them, merely
as matter Of economy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-22

NOVEL METHOD OF REPLENIsHING THEA
TRIoAL TREASURY. They have queer way of
doing things in the theatrical line in St. Louis.
1t appears that the manager of New York
burlesque troupe, besides giving the regular
performances, was expected to have the ladies
of his troupe, when not otherwise employed,
occupy seats in the private boxes and allow
themselves to be invited and treated to cham
payne and other refreshments, which, being
sold in the theatre, their sale would be in the
interest of the saloon. These extra perform
ances, however relishable they might be to
some people, were protested against by the
ladies in question; hence quite sensational
scene, not down in the bills, occurred on the
stage on one occasion, which required the inter-
ference Of the police. The case is ''stin on, I"
but the principal actors and actresses want to
be off-back again to New York, where it is
not considered precisely an insult for gen.
tleman to offer an actress glass of good wine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-22

gives q permit to save time for the
cargo; but, to save his duty to the city, he
'spermits" the ship only for specified isolated
place. Is it tyranny to require ship to
unload at place that is safe for the city
rather than at one that is dangerous for the
city, Then the merchants have an easy way
to escape from that tyranny. Let them keep
their ships below till the expiration Of the
time required by law, and if they would avoid
tho nghtermens s'exorbitant" charges they
may keep their cargoes below also.
As to the rates actually charged by the
lightermen and stevedores, since DR.. Carnochan
came into office they have been fixed by con-
tract in every case with the owners or con-
signees of the vessel; for the board appointed
to establish the rates has not yet met to per-
form that duty. If the owners sign contract
that is oppressive to themselves they are to
blame and not the Health Officer. The
remedy Of the merchants against all that
they complain Of is in proper legisla-
ton, which it is for them to secure.
Quarantine warehouses are necessity. The
quarantine laws suppose their existence. In
every case where goods are, directed to be
anloaded in quarantine it Is provided that
they shall be stored in such warehouses !;
but the warehouses do not exist, and the
Health Officer must use his discretion either to
direct the unloading on lighters or at wharvss
>. the most widely separated from popploui
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-06-22
IELEGRApHIC NEWS ITEMS.

= s--sss"-ssse's
Popular Airs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

FLORAL AND CANTATA CoNCERT-Mrs. Car.
RE A. Dean, OF Peoria, is teaching class in this
city in vocal music. She is meeting with fair
success, considering the counter-infuence of the
approaching holidays, and has a large class of
young people. She will give public concert in
this city, at Tnrn Hall, on Tuesday and We'd.
nesday evenings OF next week. She comes to US
very highly recon nended by the newspapers Of
Peoria, Wenona, Streator and other places, and
is undoubtedlya thoroughly accomplished teach.
er. As her instructions TO the little ones are viv
en- free of charge she only expects remuneration
for her time and expense, from the concerts. We
hope our citizens will cheeriully aid her, and
encourage her by their presence and dimes at the
concerts
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17
Christmas Gifts.

Among the innumerable articles which usual.
y fall within the term Of "Christmas pifts.
nothing is At once more appropriate or valuable
than some good book, since from its pages ous
can acquire knowledge which gold can not buv.
Etiquette, too, forbids . gentleman or a ladv
making. except to near relative, any present.
the value Of which is alone estimated bv its mat.
Ihe many improvements in the art of printing
and book'making render books comparatively
the cheapest of all things suitable for presents.
and enable the poorest to give his or her friend
aome useful book.
VI late, the approaching holidays, and the vast
number OF all sorts of presents displayed BY our
merchants, and especially of elegantly bound
books, attracted our attention to the book trads
OF ottawa. We were delighted to ind the peo.
pie OF Ottawa reading community. This We
lnier from the character and number Of stand.
ard works, on every subject. so much in demand.
we took look through Osman & Hspsmsn's
stock, yesterday, and found on their shelyes 4
great variety of books. cuch az Bancrofts History
OF the United States, Prescott's Works, Motley's
United Netherlands, Rollins Ancient History,
Plutarch's and Josephus' works. Gibbons and
MOmmsen'. Rome, Hume McCauey and Fronde
histories, all tho standard novels such a. W..
verify, Dickens, several editions, Holiness Thsck.
eray', Irviug's, Holmes, Miss Muloch's, Ausr.
oach's Villa on the Rhine, Miss Evans, Dumss'
novels besides all the other noted romancss.
Oliver Optics and other books for boys, Peppers
Cyolopedndisc Science simpli6ed, most valuable
work. worth $3.50, Juvenile books Of all prices,
and hundreds Of miscellaneous works, all verv
appropriate for Cbristmas rita
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17
Closing Out! Closing Out .

Tho store OF John Stout is still crowded from
day to day for bargains in his large stock of gen.
sral Dry Goods and Notions, knowing that it is
. fixed fact that when John says lt's go, it is q
20, and no mistake. There are some people SO
egotistio - to blow about great facilities and
large means for buying and selling at cost, and
making large profits over others who are selling
ont st cost, 20 that it is hard for small men to
compete. Now don't wish you to tell your
nsshbOrs, bat that is the reason Why I have de-
oided to go out Of trade. Tho proof Of the pud.
ding is in eating % the facilities and advau
in buying is in looking and examining. All 1
ask is for you to call and buy goods for % per
cent less than you can buy at any other place,
or you will lsse cheap goods. ]. Stout.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

SrEAYED-M,s Jessie Thompson daughter
OF Geo. Thompson, has lost pet pig. lie was q
"chunky" little fellow. weighing about 100 lbs,
chester white. He got away on the night of
the fire, when Mr.. Thompson's property was so
much endangered.
Mr.. Thompson requests US to return, in this
manner, his thanks to the firemeu and citizens.
by whose exertions his house and barn were
saved from destruction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

LITERARY SoclETY.-The young gentlemen
OF Ottawa-law students and Others, who have a
literary turn ni- mind, are 5bout TO organize .
Literary Society. 1t will be a Moot.Leyislature,
or pmething OF that character. The preliminary
meeting will be held 1T Cameron & Gillian's
Office, In Glover " Cook block, an this ,Sa.ur-
day evening at half past : O'Clock. All who
would like - become members are invited 70
attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Scott Hoxtz & Co. will offer special bargains
in Paisley Shawl. for the next 10 days to reduce
stock.
Paisley Shawls worth SO marked down to s.;
Paisley Shawls worth $15 marked down to $40
Paisley Shswls worth $40 marked down to $14
Paisley 5hawls worth $25 marked down to $19
Paisley Shswls worth $35 marked down to $25;
Paisley Shawls worth $40 marked down to $32
Paisley Sha wis worth $50 marked down to $40
Paisley Shawls worth $50 marked down to $50
Paisley Sha~ls worth $75 marked down to $65.
All our shawls will be sold cheap.
Have received another new | Of of water proofs
in all the new shades.
The largest stock Of black silk velvet cloak.
ings in the city. We invite the ladies to see
our stock of black silk velvets
1000 yards Poplin Mohsir dress goods At 1a :,
per ya,d, worth % cents,
Just received, large stock OF nice goods suit.
able for holiday presents
ScoTrr, HouTz 6 Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

RUSSELL & SoN,-Peter Russell, the old and
ever reliable furniture dealer, whose ware rooms
are on the east side of La Sale street, in this
city, has associated with himself in business his
son Charles, and the new firm will be in future
ss above Charlie is an Industrious, steady and
honorable young gentleman of excellent social
character and habits, and is we'll known to the
public. The firm are supplied with an exten.
sive assortment of all kinds of goods peculiar to
their line of trade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

TWENTY \ EARS AMONG THE BULLS AND BEARS
OF WALL STREET. BY Matthew Hale Smith.
author OF "Sunshine and Shadow in New
York" Hartford, Conn.,: J. B. Burr & %.
A work bearing the above title ia now going
through the press, and half q dozen of the ope.
ming chapters arc before u.s. We have no
doubt, from these specimens, that the book will
prove one Of extraordinary interest. Wall stree,
is no doubt the great centre from which radiate
Gil the influences which not only affect the
great monetary and business interests of New
York city, but of the entire nation. Half =
dozen of bulls and bears, in that notable local..
ty, putting their heads together, can exert such
an influence on the finances of the country az 10
make or break men by thousands frsm Portland
to San Francisco. A book which unveils 70 ia
all the secret workings Of this mighty machine.
ry, and gives us hints how to take advantage of
or dodge the effects Of its workings, cannot fail
- a.trac: attention aul An army Of interested
readers: and of all men. none il NOR, comma.
tent to write such book than Matthew Hale
Smith.
The work is sold to subscribers only, sad will
be out in few weeks. Z. l.. Sparks i. sole
agent to solicit subscriptions in thi. citv and
county, and is now actively engaged in the can.
va'. He is stopping temporarily at the Park
House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

GoLp!-Why 1t is that tho subscribers have
lately been selling 80 many Gold Watches and
Chains, is easily solved. They have o large
stock and have been selling at very reduced
prices. They have just received large addition
TO their stock of Watches, Jewelry and Silver.
ware which are very appropriate for holiday
presents We cordially invite the public TO call
and examine for themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

THAT LuNcH.-Mike Formulas says over 200
gentlemen partook Of that elk lunch last Mon.
day. He is glad 80 many of his friends called,
and will next offer them choice game lunch,
gotten up in the best style. The time will be
duly announced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Simon Brothers Temple of Music, La Sale
street, is filled completely with lot of pianos,
organs. melodeons, sheet music, music books, for
holiday presents, aud everything in the line of
musical merchandise. They had to enlarge their
spacious store to accommodate their stock. Pi.
aAos at al! prices. Organs with five stops at
$l2O.
Some new and elegant styles of Mason u
Hsmlin's celebrated organs at reduced prices.
Choice Estey and FavOrite organs at greatly re-.
duced prices. Splendid piano stools aud covers
OF oil patterns and colors. Call and examine
their splendid stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Look out for stained pianos or old ones var.
nished aud fixad over. which are offered by ire
sponsible parties for $500 and less.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

FOR HOLIDAY GOODS, go to Dimmicks drug
store and see statusry, vases toilet SETS stereo-
scopes and views. fancy toilet soaps, perfumery.
boQuet holders &c, 60. They are selling the
best kerosene in the city, 50 far as our personal
knowledge extends. It gives pure, brilliant
light, free from smoke, and has been tested and
found non.explosive
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

HOME THEATRlCALs,-Erery,on ,one who remem.
eers the Thespian snd Justafew Societies, will
be glad 70 know tha. som. favori,e actor. Of the
two societies have combined TO give dramatic
entertainment during the week between Christ.
mas and New Years for the benefit OF the Con.
gregational Church. Particulars hereafter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Wind will not mako good -four, but good
-four properly milled will. The City Mills have
competent mon to do their work, and wait upon
customers promptly and oourteously, and the
extent to which they supply the city and oouu.
try with grades Of -four is sufficient proof Of the
above statement
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

The proprietor of the Eagle Mills warrants
everything he sells, guaranteeing better article
than you can buy elsewhere and at lowest price.
Try him, and If everything is not as represented
your money will be cheerfully returned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

AN ASTELoPE.-That Antelope hanging At
Ward & Spencer meat marke; a day or two
ago, was sent by "iIoi' Thorns 70 father, Rich
ard Thorne, and 10 Geo. Porter "Hod" is mail
agent on the Pacific +. r., on the plains, couso.
Guently be Is pLliA AaRl. man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17
Linen Goods at Cost!

John Stout will close out his large stock Of
linen and bleached table cloths and napkins at
cost, even less If necessary dispose of them,
on Monday and Tuesday next
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

If you want to be able to read for hours to-
gether by any kind of light use Lazarus s. Nor.
ris Perfected Spectacles. They almost perfect
ly achromatic. Call on 0. Trask, matchmaker
and jeweler, without delay and get pair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Albert Forbes, we'll known
in this community, lately with Dimmick & Bro,
has left Ottawa for Georgetown Colorado which
il to be his future home
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Books splendidly illustrated and handsomely
bound, designed expressly for Christmas pres.
ents, at George N. Cash's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Four striped mink mulf and collar, strictl
prime, tor 7hiny-fre Dollars! at Prescott's
Now beat that if you can!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Parlor billiards, writing desks, glove, hsndker.
chief and work boxes at +. Y. Griggs'.
Gold pens, fine knives, vases, table sets, dolls,
and many other nice things for presents.
L. Y. GRIGas,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Toys, Toys Toy!! for the million, chespe
than ever, at G. G. LUTzs, 1l9 Main stree,
Metropolitan Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Bibles of the most elegant typographical per.
fection, and spleudidly bound, and one of the
best and most appropriate Of all Christmas pres.
ents, at Osman u Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Chicago dailies, containing Hon. J. d. Cations
lecture in full, for sale at Osman & Hapeman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

LosT.-On Wednesday evening, Dec. 14th, be-
tween A. Fisher. Esqs., and L. Sale street, .
childs Black Silk Velvet Cap, trimmed with
plaid velvet The finder will confer favor bv
leaving j. at Scott, Houtz & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

FAT STEER'-Ihat fat steer we spoke of was
brought to town yesterday and exhibited to q
hundred people who gathered srouad TO see
him. He weighs 2,6O3 lbs, and is one of the
finest fat steers we have ever seen This is not
the first heavy steer Mr.. Fuller has raised and
fatsed, He had another, not long ago, that e1.
ceeded 2,lOo lbs. Bowman took photographs Of
this one yesterdsy. and he thinks in case the
supply Of NEST from the big steer should give
out, his photographs will sell rapidly to make
soup Of! The ma nmoth steer will bs butchered
in few days. and then-"soh eaten ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Don't buy your Christmas presents until yo
have examined the fine assortment at G..
Thompson's croskery store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Gentlemen, buy your wife, sister or sweetheart
pair OF those beautiful walking boots at Child
u Bros, for Christmas present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Christmas presents and New Years gifts, TO
young and old, at G. G.. Lutx's, 119 Main ct.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Fsrs wanted a Prsscotss where pa viii
always get sxsotly tho highest market price
neither moro nor iess.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Go 70 q. L Thonpsoa's ana go what beau.
HfaI sssortmsst Of Parian, Lava and Bohemian
eraamsnta they have
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

The celebrated Baltimore oysters and butte,
crackers, tor Christmas, at Lon Pierpuea y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

No HUMBUG-How is it that II. Wather soil
the most oysters in Ottawa? Why he sells non
but the best and fullest cans
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Gift books, worth from 10 cents 70 S15, for
holiday presents, at Osnan u Hapemsn's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Young ladies! did you sec those gay neck
ties at Stiefel Il Co.'S Clothing Bazaar Oh !
they are knobby, and just the thing for Christ.
mas presents to your -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Pen knives, pocket knives, ladies work boxes,
&c, for sale at Os,han Il HApeman's book store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

overcoats are down, and still tumbling fast
as tho holidays approaches us, to give every
man chance to keep warm at from $500 to
Ss5, 80 hurry up and secure ono, FOR they are
going OFT at rapid rate ct M. Stiefels Clothing
Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

WINTER Is HERE.--Now is the time to buy
yourself nice new sleigh, Ond ut cost, at w. o.
Budd's shop, Palmer's old stand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

For holiday slippers, neat, comfortable, cheap
and in endless variety, 20 to j. Megaf.ins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Heavy overcoats, for only $3.50, at Fiske
Strickland T. Wings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Lon Piersus has stamps 70 back his Tom aud
Jerry, 1l2 Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Free tickets! Everybody is welcome to see
Santa Claus at II. Walthers. Gone old and
vOnnu
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

For boys and youths boots, good and cheap
60 to Child e. Bro.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Choice New Orleans Molasses per gal, S1.OO
Pure Buckwheas Flour per sack, 100
rine Orystal Syrups per GAL, LOO
Havemeyer u Elders drips per GAL, 125
A genuine "Matschsppy" o. q. Java Coffee,
direct from tho Holland importers. very cheap.
Canned goods marked down, and prices gen.
orally very low. RIALE Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Beautiful vases, Of the Anest ware, and yer,
cheap, juss the thing for q Christmas gift, a
George n. CashI. .t....,.... -.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17
Otta wa Post ONCE.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL. OF MAILS.

Copies of the OTTAWA FREE TRADER, every
week, for sale at Marston d Co.'S News Depot.
Aarseilles Also extra copies of this weeks
paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

II you want a nice toilet set, smoking ret, or
card receiver, go TO &. l.. Thompsans crocksry
atore
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

The SHERIFF FAPPoINTMKNTs.-Sherif Blake
has appointed IS his aids: Geo. W. Blake, chief
deputy and general business manager; James
Murths, deputy at La Sale; Thomas Malloy,
Peru; VIM. Lauf, Richland; Isaac H. Fredeu.
burg, jailor; John Conner and NJ. K. Riordon,
watchmen.
All business must be done directly with the
office. the deputies receiving papers and business
only through head quarters At Ottawa. Mr.. Blake
makes this rule 90 that when any one may cal
upon him at the Office, or upon George Blake,
the book keeper, that information can be in.
'tantly furnished as to the progress of any bust.
ness in the ShsrifFs hands. He also does it for
greater security 70 the public Is we'll as himself
George inform. us that the Sheriffs Office will
oe open slmsst night and day for business pur.
poses but never for loafers or bsrnacle jury men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Albums, large assortment and very cheap, at
George N. Cashs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

Tofs.-The largest, prettiest and most extern
sive assortment of toys and Christina, presents
in La Sale county, will be found from this date
until the holidays are over. at H. J. Wai.es
drug store, Marseilles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-12-17

John Stout is selling off his en',re stock at
cost.