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CITY CoUNCIL.-The city fathers held irregular
meeting on Tuesday evening, but the proceed
ngs were rather dry. Mayor Boyle being absent,
Aid. Stout welded the mace.
Eliza Collins petition for a reduction Of tax
was laid on the table.
Jacob Glcim's petition for restoration Of liquor
license, forfeited for selling liquor to minor,
was referred to the license committee.
Riordan, assistant street SUPERVISOR reported
total poll tax collected by him 1924.
Phelps, of street and alley committee, reported
that the committee were crawling part of Co
lumbas street, and that other streets needed sim
liar attention. On motion of Miller, the commit
tee were authorized to scatter gravel wherever
they thought it necessary,
Phelps also reported against propriety of eX
pending 500 to bridge ditch on Columbus
street at first alley north of the c., B. Il O. Road
Report approved.
Michael Cahill's pay for lighting street lamp,
was raised to $50 per night.
Hook reported liquor license bond of Mahel
Bros. sufficient, and it was approved. He alsC
reported in favor of returning S. to the Dillon
troupe rs ovcrpad license, which was agreed to
c. Bailey was allowed s. for horse hire at las
fire. instead of $40, rs claimed.
Bills ordered paid included sl40iO for gas fo
October; George Burgess S637.63; Louis Gage
$3.50; Colwell, Clark IL Co., S27.36, &c
| Adjourned for two weeks.
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From Marseilles.

MARSRILLES, NOV, 10, 1919.
Rev. Z. Manford, editor of Manford's Maya
zine, delivered very fine sermon at the Uni
versalist church on Tuesday evening last.
The Young folks had a merry making at
Mrs Grcgory's which they designated as a
"husking bee" otherwise an oyster supper,
on the evening OF the 10th inst.
Mr.. Z. f. Clark, Justice of the peace, found
out after it was too late that +. T. Peircc, of
Greenville, Mississippi was in Marsciles
something over an hour one day last week.
They met again at Rock: Island though, when
that little notice was served on the aforesaid
gentleman.
j. S Eddy and w. p, Durham are the men
that managed the dance over Blackmans
store on Wednesday evening and which all
enjoyed 50 heartily.
The Odd Fellows hall was dedicated on
Friday when nearly one hundred and fifty
persons were present to enjoy the speaking
and music of the cornet band, and finally TO
partake of the excellent supper furnished.
Geo i. Hodges 81 Co., the mlddlcmcn OF
Chicago, have been sending their circulars to
several in this place, and if any one wishes to
deal with them they can do so with the assur
ancc of being swindled.
Now that the Washington street sidewalk
has been repaired we would recommend that
dangerous place opposite the Baptist
church on Bluff street should be fixed i'm
mediately.
Dr. Montgomery, who has just returned
from Philadelphia, thinks that is an agulsE
place. He speaks from experience no doubt
Is the town obliged to pay person fol
removing dirt from private premises in ordcI
to obtain more room, and can it be calleC
grading when it is thrown into the stree
because they do not know where else TO pu
lit? If so, there are Others besides Mr.. \. F
Bond, with his bill of something over 500
that would be glad to accept back pay a
|, well.
i II WAS said of Ed Bcckwith that while h
was one of the proprletors of the BeckwitI
house, no one ever sought shelter in vair
Mr.. Piling isinow attaining like reputation
and the shirt of kindness which he man
tested towards little refugee of only eigh
summers. with no parents aud no home, tina
landed in town last night, was indeed praise
worthy.
= THE USIvERs ALIsT SABBATH SCHOOL CONCERT
The stormy weather probably prevente
many from attending the concert oil las
evening. \ vast improvement over the To-
mer one was made by the cornet band
4 kindly rendering their services. Everythln
passed off pleasantly, the performers dom
4 their best, from little Johnnie Greer, onl
seven years old, with his violin and SON
Mrs Billings baby TO the overgrowny cui
of "Gideon's band" The cantata, periorme
i solely by little girls, was indeed well rendere
Y \ piece of fine acting by the "Charmir
c young widow" somewhat disconnected Il
Young gent in the audience 10 whom wi
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SENECA ITENs.-John MehaiFy, for ten years
clerk at Undcrhills store, is now at Yaughoy's,
selling goods to everybody, and apparently " as
happy as clam in high water John is good
salesman ard has numerous friends
Having wound up the Chicago Imposition
yaughcy has turned his attention to the rue
ton" in Spain and Cuba He says that, " II he
were Uncle Sam, he would put head on some
Of those Spanish loafcrs in a jitiy" Alex. is
sound on this question, Is hc is on most other
questions.
The question that agitated Seneca last Mon
day was as TO whether the lst National Bank o.
Seneca hadn't become married man: The
question seemed to be closely balanced, anc
much could be said on either side Bets wcr,
freely offered, and as readily taken both ways
and even pools were selling on the event, and
moreover, some enthusiastic betting men wen
so far A. to bet on other probable events 10 come
&c.
Our old time friend. Mr.. u. &. Frary, has sue
cecdcd Mr.. Thomas a. bridge tender, the former
/ like Cincinnatu.. returning TO his farm.
/ Cha,. II. z. Thomas, the Blackstone Of tn
place, is prospcring in lis profession, and rumo
hath it that he /, rapidly hiding away muc
/ filthy speltcr. He Ia, our sympathic-.
| The Ned Battle may consider himself the hes
man in Seneca. There j. It'll Betterman.
LOYAL Richardson j. getting his new drug stor
/ in order for business He will move in uc1
week.
j D.N. Newport as sc ursd The agency p. u
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HOME MATTERS.
Homeopathy.

"Thc Illinois Valley Homeopathic Medical
Society" met Thursday Nov 18th, at DR.. Bias
CONS Office, in Ottawa. Fifteen members of the
President, DR.. Hoffman, of MENDOZA, the meet
ing was called to order by DR.. Bascom, Secretary.
DR.. WOOD, of Marseilles, was elected chairman
After approval Of minutes of the last meeting,
held in La Sale, the name of DIR. iIoratio Scy-
mour Brewer, of Genesco was referred to the
committee on membership
Letters we're read from the President and Vice
President. Although absent, on account of pro-
fessional duties, they showed their interest in
the advancement of medical science.
Committees reported on surgery, obstetrics,
maeria medica, and theory and practice, in Il
very able and scholarly manner, after few APP
proprate remarks 10y the chairman.
A general discussion of cases was entered up
on. surgical case by DR.. Gender, assisted by
DR.. Bascom, was reported. 1t involved principles
contrary to resolution passed at previous
meeting, therefore hearty discussion was enter,
ed into, but the doctors operation was approved
on account of the successful result.
| DR.. Bascom presented the society proving Of
q new drug which is said to have almost magic
| effect ON nasal catarrh and diseases of mucous
membranes generally He also gave members
OF the society some OF the drug. 1t was received
with 4 vote of thanks During the afternoon
session Dr. Bascom presented, in person, a case o
gunshot wound of the arm; his treatment whicl
is little new, was commended by the society
| The following committees were appointed:
| Surgery. A. Hoffman, NJ. d., Mendoza; &. +
Contant, NJ. d., LaSallc; II. S Brewer, NJ ID
Geneseo; II. NJ. Bascom, NJ. d., Ottawa.
Obstctrcs-A. p. Foster, NJ. d., Tonca; II. i
Wood, NJ. d., Marscilcs: NJ. Gender, NJ, d., Otta
wa, III.
Matcria Medica-F.A. Stewart, NJ, D., Streator
W. f. Dodge, NJ. d., Earlwllc; j. Ants, NJ. ID
Morris.
Theory and Practicc-M. c. Sturtcyant, NJ. ID
Morris; W. c. Anthony NJ. D., Princeton; c. ,
Schcnck, NJ. d., Princeton; 4. W. Peterson, N
D., Tonca.
! All other members of the society form ger
eral committee to report on chemical medicine
After accepting an invitation TO the Clifton He
tol to tea with DR.. Bascom, the society adjourne
to meet at La Sale, Feb. 18th, 1873.
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Foreign News.
Great Britain.

Nov. eth was the birthday of TIE Prince OF
Wales, but the celebration was deferred to
10th on account of its occurring on Sunday
There was procession, salu'e6 were nreo'
ending with u grand banquet at GullahaIl at
night, at which the members of the cabinet
were present. and Gladstone made speech
in which he alluded to the panic in this coun-
try while England stood in security.
There was serious riot at Kilkenny Ire
land, on Tuesday night, at meeting in FAVOR
Of home rule. The police undertook to inter
fere, and the mob stoned them.
Financial matters showed no unusual dis
turbancc at the close Of the week. In spite
of the shipment of gold to America, the Bank
of England had strengthened her reserve OF
cold.
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PERsoNAL.-Mayor Boyle is mt Chicago, trying
one of the celebrated Howell Insurance cases
Bird Bickford is on the other side, viz, for How
ell; Boyle for the Insurance Companies.
| CD Trimble, Clerk of the Supreme Court, ha
removed his family from Princeton to Ottawa
His residence is the elegant place on the Yves
side, now his own, formerly the property o
Major Taylor.
Hon. Franklin Corwin and wife have starte'
for Washington City via Ohio, where they vii
remain few weeks among their friends. Aftc
which the Hon. NJ, C. will make his deb,R in tn
halls of the national legislature
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To Clubs and Oranges of La Sale County.

The next quarterly meeting Of the Farmers
Association will meet at Ottawa, on the Sd Fri
day in November, at which time there should be
elected one delegate from each Club and Grange
in La Sale County to meet the State Farmers
Association at Decatur, on or about December
10th, when there will probably be an election OF
the State Association, including Treasurer, Pres
idcnt, Secretary and Nicc-Prc5idents for each
Congressional District, (ninctccn in number, and
transact such other business as may come before
the meeting for the good of the Association.
JOIN s ARMSTRONG, President.
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Russin.

All the news from Russia for the past two
weeks has related to fearful foundations by
the overflow of the river Neva. In st. Peters.
burg some Of the thoroughfares were literally
converted into rivers. Trees in the public
gardens were broken or uprooted and ships
in the river were torn from their anchors and
thrown against the floating bridges, all OF
which were more or less damaged. The 10
illogical gardens were completely under wa
ter, and the propretors had the greatest diff
ticulty in saving the ANIMALS The elephant
in particular, gave great deal Of trouble
but was at last led in safety to the nearest pc
lice station, where he remained all night
The effect of the storm were felt for many
miles around st. Petersburg.
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Kansas Pacific Railway.

Tne main line extends from Kansas City, No.
and LcaycnwOrth, Kansas, both fourishing cities
on the Missouri River, through Central Kansas
snd Eastern Colorado 500 miles to Denver, Colo
RADIO, and with several hundred miles of Branch
e., in addition, reaches every portion Of Kansas,
Colorado and New Mexico, and all OF its fertile
valleys. Rare opportunities are offered for &C
quiriug homes IN a section OF country unsur-
passed for fertility and health. The State Capt.
tai, State University, State Agricultural College
State Normal School, Blind Asylum, &c. of Kan
sas, are all located Immediately along the line,
ahd the educational facilities generally are un-
equaled. By reference 10 the United States Ag-
riCultural Reports, il will be observed that Kan
Sas had greater yield TO the acre Of the cereals
than any other State, and Gold Medals and Di-
plOmas Jor the greatest and best display of Fruit
and Agricultural, Horticultural and Mineral pro-
ducts, have been awarded at the Great Exposi-
tons and Fairs throughout the land in competi-
ton with the other States For the tourist and
invalid, Il varied and charming landscape is pre-
sentcd; and the delightful air Of Colorado, and
the now justly celebrated Cold, Warm and Hot
Springs, in the vicinity OF Denver, have giyeR re-
newcd life 10 the weary ane have restored health
to the sick. Don't fail Ia take a trip over the
Kansas Pacific Railway, and if you want good
home, hc sure TO settle along its line. You can
obtain Maps Circulars, &c, giving all informa'
ZION, hy addressing General Passenger Agent, X
=. K, Kansas City, No. II
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"Twcnty-tivc cents" exclaimed poor woman
to grocer yesterday who charged her that sum
for 4 dozen of eggs; "and times so hard at that?
That's jest it, explained the grocer. you see
the banks don't extend any accommodations, and
grocers can't carry much of reserve, values
are shrinking and we can't afford to turn out
collNtcrals at sacrifice. Then the action Of the
government is uncertain, the syndicate may fail
to negotiate the balance of the per cents, The
importation of bullion has an unstcadyng effect
and altogether eggs are very panicky just now.
The poor woman gave the grocer a dazed look
and paying the - cts, hurried away.
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fearful plcadings she offered herself In the
piece entitled "Restless Sea-" the soprano
cxcelled by far her usual standard Johnny
Schmoker" as it was given by the boys,
brought down the house. Determined to
make it success the managers and all con
nected with 1t toiled unwearyingly to that
end, and they did succeed, not only os regards
the merits, but financially as well. Among
the visitors from abroad we were pleased to
see Mr.. J. +. Porter, of Allen township. The
concert is to be repeated this evening with an
entire change OF prOgrammc. ;.
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Local MAEKETs.-On yesterday at o'clock P.
Me- there were seven loads of Ottawa coal ut the
market, at the corner of Madison and Clinton
streets. The price was about 81 per load, which
were supposed to contain something like tor
each, but probably two or three hundred pounds
short. There were three loads of hay there also
Upland hay, good, is worth sS@s9 per ton
slough, $6@$7; timothy Sl0 Potatoes, common
Sl.3O; pcachblows, $l.4O. Chickens, dressed, 10
| per h.. live, . cents each.
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Mexico.

NATAMORAs, MEXICO, Nov. tO.-Through-
out Mexico today, they are celebrating the
adoption Of the additional articles to the Ma
uonal Constitution, among which are the abo-
lition of peonage and separation Of church
and State. The military paraded, orations
were delivered, and the city is illuminated
amidst general rejoicing.
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France.

The Assembly on the 9Th, by unanimous
vote, elected NJ. Buffet President.
4 communistic conspiracy was uncovered
on the 9th to abduct the niece OF Gen. McMa'
hon and hold her as hostage. The Offend
crs were arrested and have been sentenced to
various terms of imprisonment
The various bureaux of the Assembly met
on the Sth to nominate each member OF the
committee on the prolongation of Gen McMa'
hons power. On announcing their selection
on the 10th it was found that the republicans
had u majority of one on the committee,
which caused intense excitement. The right
lmOnarchists) which at the meeting Of the
Assembly insisted on prolonging McMahon'S
power for 10 years, are now trying to compro,
mise on five years.
On tie 10th NJ de Say submitted an inter
peilation "a resolution of inquiry regarding
the failure of the government to order cleo
tons to fl! vacancies in the Assembly Ohcse
elections usually resulting in favor of the re
publicans) but on the 18th it was decided not
TO debate the question until after the prolon
CATION of Mc1Iahon's term is disposed of.
An extensive plot in Paris has been discov
cred in favor of substituting the Count dc
Paris as candidate for the throne in lieu of the
Count de Chambord, who has been found toe
impraCtCable.
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'tIurrry
Catherine Delaney ~. William Delaney Ilror,,. ,.,
10 arGeArug from affidavit on ne m the once OF l
rierk al sad court that said defendant, william Draaey -
NOT rrsaent OF said and said complainant hANlE
0Icd her hill OF complaint Tn said court 90 e CahVe
idle thereof m the day % Nov. A. y $50 trlh anu
summons having issued thereon sccorGihS 70 AN
Sotire thrr,f1rs hereby given 10 said deIcnd'n -
ham Delaney that unless you personally D. ana aI~A -
~. d court Al "a thereof 20 be held AZ The our
Howe In Ottawa in said county. on the thrt Monday o
.,,,-y rsy A. D. lS1G when md where said summons :
,- ,r. and u cad answer demur or except 10 sad o
,b rne will he taksn for confessed sEainst Non A0d lt
/ MANU- ~ CHARLES II. HOOK Clerk.
! - ~ " a., ,.v scIIc,,or noylS-4w
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Jacob Glenn saloonist, was hauled up before
his Honor, Judge Leayens, on Saturday last on
the grave charge of having sold liquor to a
minor. He had to pay 50 and costs, and his
liccnse was revoked.
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A SAD PICKLE.-Alderman Field is the most
unfortunate Of men, or was on Wednesday last
He had received notice from his son Enos that
he had at Eames warehouse sundry parcels of
sugar, tea, coffee, cabbage, &c, brought down
per canal boat, which it was desirable that the
Alderman should remove promptly. The Alder
man hitchcd Up his famous boss Blaze and
while driving across the Illinois river bridge his
hat blew off into the river, the wind blowing a
gale at the time, while the thermometer was
down to that degree which is productive of ting
ling ears and blue noses. The Aldcrman's han
is thin ana tinged with the frosts of many win
tiers, and the cold struck deep in his Uranium
He was unable to recover his tile; so he swore
mild swear and went it bare headed to town, anC
arriving at Stefels store, after a long search, go
cap that fitted his pate, but being just thel
minus a dollar, the party who waited upon hin
refused to trust him. He rushed off in angc
and borrowed Lon Piergucs last summers head
rear, took warm dccoction, and went on hi
way comparatively happy
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OYSTER SurpERs in aid of the churches are
again in vogue. The Methodists gave one OF
Friday evening of last week, and the Baptists one
on Tuesday evening of this week Both happen
ed to encounter bad weather, but were reasona
bly successful in spite of it,
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famous Singer sewing machine, and is also sell
ing pianos and organs for the Academy of Mu-
sic Of Ottawa. He has u valuable assistant in
Charlie Parks Il wide awake canvasser.
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a NOVEL OPENING.-Dickcy Il Son had a new
style Of opening on Thursday morning last. The
water ran down in front Of their doors and froac
up into solid block Of ice, and it took four men
with axes am hour 70 open the iewclry store.
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Gernl4 nv,

A royal decree was promulgated on the
10th relieving Gen. Won Room of the Presi,
dency of the Prussian Ministry and appoint
ing Prince Bismarck in his place, and Herr
Camphauser, Minister of Finance, Vice Presi,
dent.
This is a great triumph for Bismark, whom
Won Room had increasingly pestered until he
left the cabinet in disgust.
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The Barrett Brothers, who are accused OF
numbering Joe Marlett in Livingston county
IN August last have taken a change Of venue
10 Mclean county "a BE- tried.
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much elated over his prize, and in spite OF
the protcstations of the crowd he broke the
bottle to get a better view of the monster
Son Disg0 (Cal) Union.
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LI1ir0.

1, Ottawa Nov. iOth, Isa. FR,ScEs VI. McCoSE. ascl
sixteen years.
Sic vas Al excellent and promising girl one whose future
ss f- 70 W. a. honor to her friends Snd ornament 10
,isfy Her parents have the sympathy Of her many
49,. r.
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burns saltrheum esrachc, &c, upon the human frame
and Of strains SPAWN gals, &C. upon animals in one year
than have all pretended remedies since the world be-
gan It's coun.crrrtln an all healing pain reiiever
Crlppcs throw away their crutches the lame walk poison
Gus bites are harmless and the wounded
without scar no humbug. The recipe Is published
around each bottle Its selling article ever before
sold and sells because It does Just what preenis TO do
Those who now suffer from rheumatism. pain swelling
deserve to suffer II they will not Centaur Lniment
More than 90 certificates remarkable cures, incluaug
frozen limbs chronic rheumatism g6ut, running tumois
&C. have been received We will send circular containing
CERTIFICATES the recipe &C. gratis. TO any reqnesn" It.
One bottle OF the yellow wrapper Centaur Luimeat- worm
one hundred dollars fo7 paycd sweeu:cd horses ana
mules FOR In sheep Stock owners this I'm
meuts worth your attention. No family should b" with
out Ccntaur Lumcni Sold by an iFus;s,'. c T'r bottle
large bottles 81. !. H. ROSY Coz - DFoofway Ne" f'TN'
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BURGLARY-John Morrisscy's boot and shoe
store, at Seneca was burgarizcd one night re-
Gently, and two pairs of new boots taken.
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SPECIE PAYMENT-Scott, IIouh IL Co. arc to
resume specie payment to-day. This morning
they will commence paying out silver coin in
change We are glad to note the enterprise of
this firm, always taking the lead in every good
reform. We should like to have some one to
lend us a thousand dollar bill. Then We would
proudly enter that store and buy five cents worth
Of thread and get back our little S@99j in silver
coin. Then we would remove to some place
where oysters and peanuts grow spontaneously
and surrender oursclf to the quiet comforts ID
life unmolcstcd by importunatc creditors. That's
now wcd work II.
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hdrrlcO.

q, tho ,.n inst AZ the residence Il the brides mother
NJ. ti..r,r r sh by WIN. !. smith, Esq. Mr. IN y
M, 10 Ml-z PHEBE L. Flour, Al % R-oukneld Il
Sale u.afgr ILLINOIS,