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BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.

CAUTIoS.-We are reliably informed that an
organized band of burglars is operating along
the c., B. Il q. and c., r. I. IL P. RAILROAD The
robbers have already committed depredatious in
Utica, Mendoza, Plano and Kewanee. In con-
nectiou with the gang is a team, which is sup.
weeks ago from Mr.. Smith, of Sandwich, which
was valued at $1,000 In the latter case, not
only were the horses made away WITH but bug
~, robes and harness were also stolen. As the
organization is evidently formidable and deter
mined, it would be we'll for householders to take
due precautions, and for our police authorities
to he on the alert.
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A serious collision very nearly occurred on the
C., B. Il Q. r. r., at the southern extremity of
the Illinois river bridge on Tuesday afternoon.
Two freight train. were proceeding south, and
the first had gone some distance up the steep
grade on the south side OF the river, when, prob.
ably being unable to get over the gradient, it
came backwards to obtain fresh start. Mean.
while. the second train went over the bridge at .
rapid rate. The brakesmen of the trains first per.
ceived the danger, and commenced applying the
brakes, neither of the engineers seeming for
some moments to be conscious that anything was
wrong. When the trains were brought to a
stand still, they were not more than one hundred
feet apart
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New IRON BRlDGEs-The Wrouah, Iron
Bridge Co., Of Canton, o have, ,hrough their
agent, Milton B.yue, of Weuona, lately contract
ed for the erection 0: an iron bridge III B.uce
township. acros, Otter Creek, about > miles
north Of S.reator. The length OF span i. 60 feet,
which will be constructed Of column sud chan.
mel iron. This bridge will be toe fourth .r-cttd
by this company in Bruce, as well the IRON
bridges i'll this city. The work is to De cUmplet.
ed by the 18th inst, and will cost $1,000
The sans company have also under contract a
bridge across the Nermillion river at Cornell
1t will consist of main span, $50 feet construct.
ed of channel and column iron, and of two ar.
proaches. respectively % and Al fee, in length
to he built of iron square truss. The cost of the
superstructure will be $5,0Gj, and the work is
expected to be completed by the 4,h of July
next.
To-day contracts for the erection Of an iron
bridge ac'oss Indian Greek, in the township Of
Serena about two miles west of the village of Sc.
rels, will be let BY the commissioners
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CAsToRIA-is q scientific vegetable prepare
ton; perfect substitute for and more effective
than castor oil, and is pleasant to take. 1t clean
ses the system in q remarkable manner does not
distress or grippe, but operates when all other
remedies have failed. 1t is certain to supersede
pills, castor oil, Narcotic Syrups and all other
purgative and exciting medicines. The Castoria
contains neither minerals. morphine nor alcohol
By its emollient, soothing effect, it assimilates
the food and produces natural sleep, particularly
adapting it 10 crying and teething children. 1t
cures stomach ache wind collie, constip patton Hat.
ulency, group, and kills worms. Make your
druggist send for It he will always keep it. Ms
every family must have it. 1t costs but fifty
cents bottle. May l1-4w.
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STAMPEDINGs.-Thursdsy for some occult
reason,-probably because the Republican is pub
iished on that day-was distinguished by Sc.
ries OF runsways.
In the morning team, belonging to Mr..
Green, took fright, and proceeded Al top speed
north along La Sale street, coming in contact,
opposite Colwsll, Clark & Co.'s. with their way
on, shivsring into splinters some Of the lumber
thereon, but without materially diminishing
the speed OF the flyers. Finally, the axle broke
and the team Wa stopped. driver and borses e.-
Gaping injury.
Later, team took fright on Nam street. The
wagon WAS occupied by a man, name unknown,
who subsequently, proved to be deeply into1i-
Gated, and his two little daughters, aged about
and years respectively. There vas also q
plow in the wagon. after which was being hauled
cultvator. The horses bounded over the side.
cut bridge, keeping up terrific pace, and, while
thus proceeding, sndsavored TO turn the corner
at Morgan's, when the wagon box was completely
overturned. The children were picked up, the
youngest from beneath the seat, and kindly
cared for in the house of Mr.. Huff. With the
exception Of few slight bruises. the children
were, mirsculously enough, nniuiured. The
father was senssless, but - Investigation proved
his .tupor was entirely owing to benzne, he
was quietly laid BY the fence to sleep off hi,
debauch. He proceeded home later In the day,
after he had aroused, under charge Of neigh.
Dor, his team having been caught shortly after
the accident, unhlrs, near the place of upset.
ting.
In the afternoon, also, q man wa. violently
thrown fro. wagon, drawn by runaway
team, near the telegraph iastrsmen. factory, uu.
we could neither Ascertain bis name, nor the ex.
tent OF his juries, if any.
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Interesting TO those who are Afflicted " it'll
Chronic Diseases.

For there cure for although yOu may tried in
vain heretofore and failed TO relief but you will find
it If you come to DR.. j. WARD You will not be dsappoin
ed In finding that which you have sought after 30 ong-he
blessing OF health restored.
DR. j. WARD now permanently located in Ottawa Office
up stairs over Mrs Greggs Millinery Store Main street. Otta
wa lis. J. WARD, VI. D.
Ottawa, June LIST, IS,2
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On Thursday afternoon last special dis.
patch reached this office, which requi red the at.
tenJou o. the whole FREE TRADER corps. Ac.
c,Sdingly, with the BOSS" thrown out we'll to
b. front and the Devil" il the rear, the line
of march was taken over the difficult and dan.
gerous country lying between tbs office and
Eberts Ice Cream Saloon on Main street. The
hazardous journey was accomplished with i'd.
mirable precision and without re loss of a single
straggler. Arrived at the po.at in question,
generous supplies Of dead m"'' =" IN the shape
of ice cream and cake, were ral dly "distribu-
ted" into the empty 'cases," r''er which the
lemonade was no sooner "set up taan it was set
down. The docking up" was effected by cigars,
the "Duke" bGing detected in attempt to sur
septitously put an extra one in his pocket for
Sunday. Thanks were then returned 20 Mr..
Ebert for his generosity, but as the local report
er could not find his pencil just at ,hi. juncture,
the speech caInot be transcribed 10, the paper.
1t was however, Of the Dolly Nlrden pattern.
The press phalaHx moved off, highly grattied,
universally praying that Others would "follcw
opy."
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BILLS ORDERED PAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH f. SKINNER As "A
candidate Sheriff. subject to the decision OF the
County Convention.
hereby myself as candidate for ,Ss office o.
sheriff Of La sale comfy at the ensuing election subject
however, 10 the nomination be in the Democratic
convention. T. BYRyF u Sail. ma
by the solicitations of many friends throughout the county
DANIEL BLAKE oilers himself candidate for reelection
for tie office of Sheriff. subject the Democratic convention
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There is n terrible political strife going on to
see who can get into the White House. If these
candidates would make . visit to Ottawa they
would not have to waste 20 much time and talk,
for they could walk right straight iato the White
Cornsr, and no charge for sdmit.sncs, where they
might dress Up In new suit Of Ans cloth OF
caasinsrs. and Horace NJ any other nans bet,
and 20 home satisfied. n. STIRrRI. d Go.
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Council Proceedings.
REGCLAR MEETING.

kEGCLAK MEETING.
OTTAWA, May 90, 1872.
Present-Mayor Boyle and Aldermen Stout,
Redmond, Phelps. Rabenstein. Formulas, McGin.
mis-. Mates, Miller and Fields.
On motion Of Redmond, the reading Of the min.
utes Of last meeting was dispensed with.
On motion Of Redmond, Aid. Stout was appoint.
ed TO act o. City Clerk pro tenn.
Petition Of Thos. j. Way and others, praying
City Couacil not to order On iron bridge across
the feeder on Columbus street.. WAS presented.
Alderman Miller moved petition be received,
and that the action OF previous council be 70.
sendsd. t.
The chair voted that tho motion to rescind must
b separate from the motion to receive.
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LULA NJ. NASH, Treas.

WALTHAM DEMOCRATIC CONvENTION-The
Democracy of the town Of Walthsm will meet
in mass convention at the Centre School House
Dist No. 9 on Saturday evening, June Stb,
1872, for the purpose of electing members Of
democratic committee: also 10 elect delegates to
the Democratic county convention, and for the
transaction of other important business
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The following correspondence refers to the
disposition of tie proceeds OF the amateur theat.
rical entertainments. given in this city a few
weeks ago.
CHICAGO, May 14th, 1872
GEO. NJ. LELAND, Esq, Ottawa. ILL.,:
DEAR SIR-Please express to the Amateur
Dr4matic Club the thanks OF the Board of D.
rectors OF the ST. Luke's Hospital for their gener.
Gus aud .uccessful efforts on behalf of the hos
pital, and assure them that they have contri-
bLted 70 relieve some painful and suffering
hours Of lex and wounded fellow men.
The illn.s- Of our Secretary has prevented an
earlier -csuowled cement of their benevolence
Mrs. D. GOODWIN, Sec.
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DR.. Wiihotr. Great chill MeJIc,ne

The pale army OF martyrs to the dread of alaral
poison growing happily and beautifully small under the use
OF this provsentia discovery of the G,es WlgN Hun
deds of thousands have tested the virtues of great
PERIODIC. and dsseAtng voice is heard to squeak It's
d'spproval OF this remedy for Chs and Fevers and all Ma
larial Diseases. 1t has aerer failed.
THE ARGYLE BrrERs are delicate pleasant and healll
tonc used in families promotes digestion prevents weak.
ness Of nerves. malae and depression spirits in general
FoFsac oy MI druggists In Ottawa. mayaj-2w
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CHICAGO, May 14th, 1872.
GEO. NJ LELAND, Esq, Ottawa. ILL.,:
OTTAWA. April 18th

Nh BURGEss-Dear Sir: In behalf of the
iadie, 81 oar Society, l offer to yourself ans
other me,nter- OF yOur club our most grateful
ackno wleigme for donation of *S6SS. As We
certainly much more than enjoyed our moneys
worth on both evenings OF the entertainment, it
seem. ger erou-. Indeed. TO have our treasury so
reP-ui-hei, Very truly.
LULA NJ NASH, Treas
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FREsCo PAPER AND observation-disclosures
of fresco paper and decorations, for churches,
public buildings and private dwellings. Call
and see them.
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q have tried Todd Il Sons family -four, and
ot hesitate in pronouncing It the best to BE-
In Ottawa. Riale Bros. and Hamalle keep
ibu cannot get 1t at any other place In the
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HOME MATTERS.
Xit.ls:(s.

Bits, has, l.. common with all the world and
his wiie-espeoi-lly the later-often heard that
t. be out OF the fashion is to be out of the world
This belief may be huniliatingly significant,
nevertheless it cannot be denied that its votarles
are legion. I. B. processes to be neither more nor
less susceptible OF the popular rage than other
people, end has accordingly been taken with the
Dolly Warden fever. Like other epidemics, this
IS contagious, and having seen so much Dolly
Warden, and haying been thrown so much in
contact with it, there is little wonder that I.
b. has become infected. H. however, there is any
consolation under the circumstances it lies in the
fact that 7. Z. is little, if any, worse than his
neighbors -. Last Sunday night week, some
young men, with Dolly Warden on the brain,
rendered night hideous with their yells, and one
Of them beat successful retreat from the night
watch. On the same evening some Warden Dolies
in buggy again put the sweet guardian of the
night to the top OF his speed but hsrse.hesh
vigorously piled with long.tailed oats, is too
much for any policeman. Then, the bluest,
madest Dolly Warden Of them all was that night.
Waterman, but be has some balm for his wound
ed official dignity, and that is he has an inklng
as to who the youths with Dolly Warden on the
brain, and the Warden Dollies are -. The ques-
ton lie, what livery stable keeper is it that fur
nishes the rigs for the Warden Dollies who drive
around town at nights We know young
man who has watch that ne is prepared to
swap for a brass horn, revolver, dinner pail,
or bull purp. The watch is a Dolly Warden 80.
There is empty house On 'Ne south side, be.
longing to dis,ip guisbed Il ;nber Of the Sun
day School brigade, which W. uncereInoniously
taken temporary possession Of the other day by
some bipedal Dolly Nardens. \ qusdrupedsl
Dolly Warden disputed possession, and was
driven off after some trouble. The owner swore
by Dolly Warden what he would do :. The
United States Express Ce. have introduced
new wagon. With "Sport" joyously running
ahead OF the team and odd sport on the
driving seat, it is the mos, Dolly Vardenish
turnout in town. When you engage in good
healthy game that requires you to take off your
coat and rest, don't 60 away, leaving the latter
garment, and not think OF it till it is a mile be.
hind All your apologies woh't make people
believe that the Dolly Warden WASH, TOO strong.
f'e'A"s "' "'a"! '0"s'''' III
o's --'.' - ''''t' - a. Cd" young
"etn PAi'
-ensaseu Al
WIN ''' '"'"ela' fA'n'' AS
LIS MS
-'' ''e' Ae0"' '"'' '"''' ""n"e".''nAo'eS
and his boots were va,iegated with deep red
spots That young mali had the Dolly Warden
|. / l
-s'e' "' was "'tp! as ''X SUI
s"''! s'AV
-. ''''''
away
t'''s way
mis- wife. biggest apron. and stood q, arm.
length. He wanted no Dolly Warden in b;.'n
..Ify YOU w.n:a Dolly Warden shirt 20 a.,,ic.
nic.iuc and have COW. .et eu,aneled with vopr
vehicle when She will reward Won with no,y.
dte in your bosom. For p,rticul,r. .uou;rs ~
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,EcRArHr.-Thoss wishing to learn chi
ouss should call st once ON W. G. Linton
OtCheever's Block, Ottawa.
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CHolcE fLouR.-lf you want choice four
ade from the best Minnesota spring wheat, get
ne but Todd ~ SOFAS celebrated -four. sold in
ava only byJ. u. Hamalle, on the West side,
by Riale Bros. on La Sale street.
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of property. consisting of 40 acres, one mile from
the city, which he offers for $50 per acre.
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harrteD.

To Miss HANNAH O'BRIES
On the 25t ult by Arthur Lockwood, Esq Mr. JONI Doy
VIA to Miss ELLEN JANE HAGENBUCK, both OF Waltlau
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DieO.

Vt his residence in Compromise. Champaign county, ILL.,,
WILLIAM SoUNG in the I'D year OF his age ~ '
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-12-06
Western Patents.

The following Western patents were
issued from the United States Patent
Office for the week ending October -,
1872, as reported BY Gridley & Warner,
Patent Attorneys, No. 1875 South Clark
street, Chicago, ILL.,:
Printing press..Charles F. Batchelder and
alter t. Gard. Chicago.
Cultivator-Reuben Elwood and Richard Z.
Pitcher. Sycamore
rsksr's oven-Joseph Taylor. Galssbure.
Folding bedstead-H. Harrison mill, Pontiac.
Corn stalk chopper-James Hol~linssworth,
Machine for heading cans-Edwin Norton and
Wind w~heel-James a. Risdon. Genoa.
Post hole disger-Edwsrd X. Sumner. Free
Tent-wnliam w. Wells. Chicago.
Paddle wheeI-Geo. W. Dickinson. Charleston.
Planning machine {. L. and L. p. Hoyt. Au-
Grain cleaner-Andrew Hunter, Rockford.
Clay m~ixer-Abraham J. Kniseiy. Chicago.
Overnoe-John L. Mellon. Pana,
Firs-proof s~butter-Samuel y. Munson. Jr..
Chicago.
Horse collar cap Richard J. Alseo. Kaia-
3 sroo.
Cider mills ard press-Monroe Jones. Eas.
Saw ~mill-Henry D.. Edward N. and Charles
T.. wiches. East Sa ginaw.
Peagins jack 9. John Ziesller. Salt River.
Clothes wringer-James A. Park. Lansing.
Lifting jacx-AnosS s. skinner. w Windsor.
Baket-Rosco b.. Wheeler. Dowsgiac.
INDIANA.
Tar coupling-Tiras A. Banta, BLOOMINGTON.
Kitchen safe-Adam $. Brown, Delphi.
MISSOURI.
Swinging eate-Leyi uatchitt. Louisiana.
Saving machine William Q. Daniel, Point
Pleasant.
Blind slat adjuster-Oliver L. Houghton.
Holden.
Earth auger-Joseph Wilson. Cameron.
KANSAS.
Portable fence-George ~. Hume. Paola.
Grain separator-Joh L. La Rose, Leavcn-
worth.
Elevated wire-way-ueorge killam, Fort
Dodge.
switch locking device Remembrance l.. Pat
tom. Hamburg.
shuttle fastener-John G Hanna. Ro@ville.
GIVING seventeen hundred pounds OF
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GIVING seventeen hundred pounds OF
coal for a ton is among "tlle weights
that are dark"
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tn conservative or opposition members Of
the French Assembly have agreed upon q
platform Of measures that they intend to ad-
~vocate, among which are the prolougation Of
President Their term for four years, the
creation Of the Office Of vice-P resident. and
the establishment Of . second legislative
BODY. The Assembly has just passed two i'm
portant bills-one restoring to the Orleans
family the estates that were coDfisc,sed after
the revolution OF 1882, and another providing
more literally for trial by jury.
Robert Bcwles, senior member OF the
American banking firm Of BowIes Brothers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-10-02
The Musie.BOy Trade.

TGeneya Correspondence Baltimore American
The extent to which this business is
carried on in Geneva Is matter OF
surprise to Americans, and the magniti-
cence of some of the instruments
turned out exceeds anything that most
persons have any idea of. We were
shown an instrument this morning
that played thirty-six tunes, with hutee,
bell. drum, and castanet accompanl-
ments. The cost of 1t complete was
seven Thousand francs, or about tour
teen hundred dollars, the purchaser to
have the privilege of naming twelve
airs to be arranged on two of the GYM
ders that were blank. The instru-
ments range in price from five francs to
seven thousand. The high-pnced ones
are in elegant rosewood eases, but the
most of them are surprisingly low
when we consider the price at
which the smaller boxes are sold
in the United States. There is a
duty. however, of thirty per cent,
which accounts in some measure for
the cost. A box playing eight tunes,
with the aecompauiments OF bells, cas-
tanets. and drum, can be had for two
thousand and fifty francs, and With the
drum accompaniment also for to9a
hundred francs. The price rises WITH
the size of the cylinder and the iiiafsil @
of the cases. There are fAvfsfea4 chairs
which play when yoa SAT 3owa4 5ii5oa
them; musical deeahfei's w1a1ch strike
up merry air, such as q4e ffoTEsffiss
Bowl, when YOU pour any y4tfIffsg ont ot
them. musipal ss,I7{f- 43f-ee TrrtsfCat
flower pots, and Inusical toys p1 5iit
descriptions. The twelTe ihtIrl tired dol
lar instrument had v61urne Ddf IS6tTtd
sufficient for church, ana W6uld 5c
cupy as much space in a Ii7rtor ,7s an
ordinary piano, thodsht Il rrigft be
taken for AN old style sfdeboafd.
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tone, and those who heard him repeat
ed with such as air of horror the
words, ga man that has been hang
ed that [ could not utter single
word in defence of my innocence.
C Take him away, - said the captain.
The four men seized me, and with
out any pity for Rose, vino had tainted,
they dragged me to prison.
[ was tried more quickly than at
Lausanne, and once more condemned
to be hanged this time for the crime
of bigamy. [ had no hope of escap-
ing, for Cromme knew what had saved
me the first time. [ sadly made m 7
adieu to life in my dungeon, when on
one night Git was the night proceeding
the day appointed for my execution) [
heard my door open. A man present
ed himself before me; it was my broth
er-in-law.
"Come," said he, 'sI have arranged
everything. 1t will be reported that
you have died in prison. [ do not
wish to have it said that my fathers
partner was hanged. My sister has
died of grief"
"What my wife dead2"
Yesterday"
FtAnd the other ? -
Madame Pochinet, the poor Swiss
woman have rendered her a bad
service. In going to 1ntercede for you
with the judge, she caught cold, and
she died this morning."
''Alas " cried I, "T have no wife. y
''That will not prevent you from be-
ing hanged tomorrow, as a bigamist. :"
Then, seeing that [ wept, he went
Here are a thousand forins; go
where you will If you succeed in busi-
ness, very well but if you are unfor-
tuna'e, write to me, for / do not wish
to see my fathers partner a beggar.
Come, cheer up, and drink this glass
of gin. Under any other circum-
stances, we should drink together, for
I have caused you much grief, but
Capt. Cromme cannot drink with a
man that has been hanged .
[ mechanically swallowed the the gin,
and followed him out. He conducted
me to boat which was to start at day
break for Anvers, and, having recon-
mended me to the captain, bade me
adeiu. Iwept during the whole voy-
age, and was unable to compose my
self or fix my thoughts on anything.
After reaching Anvers, [ began to re-
cover my spirits little by little. Wish
ing to be as far from Holland as posi-
BILE, [ went to Liege, where, with my
thousand f1Orins, [ opened shop of
groceries. / was so honest and indus
trious that my business prospered. But
although [ procured the most positive
proof of the decease of my two wives,
[ never married again, lest I should
run the chance of being hanged the
third time.
So, having neither wife, children,
or near relative, [ leave my wealth to
be equally divided among the hospi-
tails of Liege, Lausanne, and Amster
dam, on condition that these three
cities shall furninh glass of old wine
to any poor fellow who is about to be
hanged