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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

Here is story which may well astonish all natu-
raists! In Murraysville, Cooke County Tenn, a
Mrs. Kennedy has for some years suffered great
pains and "felt something running up and down
her stomach" So at last after some hospital treat
ment she sent for Perriam Gyles, NJ. d. This physi-
clan having summoned two of his brethren, an OPP
Grafton was undertaken. Surgical particulars are
unnecessary. The result was that two living rattle
snakes. one 80, the other 30 inches long, were re-
moved from the woman, and she is now perfectly
well, while the snakes lin stuffed state) adorn
the museum of Col. John Stephens. Mrs. Kennedy
says that several years ago "she swallowed two
small, SOFT white eggs" which she found in field,
"supposng them to be partridge eggs" The gentle
reader may ask if we believe tins story. To this we
answer that we do not believe one word of it. We
reject the eggs and the snakes and the rattles and
Mrs. Kennedy altogether, and even of the remain
der of the narrative we have certain doubts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

provement undoubtedly. but the remedy Will
come in time, even to the relief of the Bureau
from the political influence which now ham
pers it. t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The scenes and incidents which few weeks
ago we were publishing in connection with
the Mill River disaster seem almost to be
repeating themselves in the story of the great
horror of last Sunday night at Allegheny City.
Here people were overwhelmed in the food
without a moments warning; families were
separated and broken up, and in some cases
every member drowned. Here were scenes of
terror and fright, and exhibitions of courage
and herosm, and the track of the devastating
flood is filled with the debris of houses and
shops and the bodies of human beings and
animals, and the survivors of the catastrophe
are searching for their lost ones or taking
measures for the relief of the homeless and
bereaved. Tho story of the sudden coming of
the food and its terrible effects is almost in
credible; the horror of it to those who stood
in its way can hardly be conceived. The
citizens of Allegheny and Pittsburgh have
taken prompt measures for the relief OF the
distressed and destitute, and steps are in
progress for offering to the charitably disposed
in other cities an opportunity to aid in the
GOOD work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29
Gpelness NcIlles

S,IE,lrIz AND SOUND-The Low Rate Cash
Pc, 10 ..t. l..lr.lrs oi th' Travellers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The Republican State Convention of Della
ware at Wilmington, yesterday, nominated DR..
Isaac Jump for Governor, and renOminated
the Hon. James r. Lofland the present mem
Der, for Congress. The resolutions adopted
were principally of local character, one of
them being in favor of Constitutional Con-
yentiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The fact that an agent of an Insurance Com
pany could abstract from time to time sums
aggregating 100000 is certain proof that the
Company was loosely conducted, and deserved
TO suspend Such facts are made public this
morning in the report elsewhere published OF
the alleged defalcation of the agent of the
Atlantic and Pacific Company of Chicago, and
the Peoples Company of Philadelphia. The
latter, which is the heaviest loser, appears to
have been doing business in this State con-
trary TO law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The question whether or not the Govern
ment can compel railroad companies to haul
the postal cars carrying the mails at a rate OF
compensation fixed by Government itself is in
o fair way TO be settled. The Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Company has given
the Post-Office Department notice, that after
the 1st of August it will drop the postal cars
from its trains, the compensation allowed for
the service being considered inadequate and
unsatisfactory. This is understood to be a
pioneer case, upon the decision of which other
companies having the same ground of complaint
will base their action. The opinion of the De-
partment officials is, that in case of the refusal
of any road to carry the mails, the Government
may take the road and administer it by its own
officers. This will be one of the first questions
for Gov Jewell to attend to upon his entering
on the duties of his new office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The management of ex-senator POmeroy's
case by his counsel is not such as to indicate
great anxiety on the part of that statesman to
meet and refute the charge of bribery upon
which he Is prosecuted. The motion to quash
the indictment was argued yesterday, and it
is said that, in the event of this being denied,
a motion will be made to continue the case
on the ground of the absence of important
witnesses for the defense. A continuance
would carry the case over beyond the term of
office of the present prosecuting attorney, and
furnish an opportunity to replace that officer
with some one who would consent to enter
noHe in the case. The ex-senator may be
entirely innocent of the Offense with which
he is charged, but he certainly evinces no
anxiety to prove it. His counsel yesterday
complained to the Court of an article upon
the case in The Commonwealth newspa-
per of Topeka. The newspapers are a great
source of annoyance to the statesmen of the
period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

Noses are an uncertain possession in Omaha The
Bee of that city frankly acknowledges that it is
perious place for the proboscis. Last Summer two
men there engaged in single combat, and one of
them came out with a perfectly fiat face. A few
weeks ago like case occurred. but the sufferer
able to have the lost member stitched again.
Next came the. interesting case of DR.. Banner. He
was 80 indiscreet as to criticise unfavorably the
lager sold by one Krug. The result was that the
Doctor lost most of his nose and recovered damages
in court of justice. Lastly,,Mr. Adolph Mnski
dreadfully battered about his nose by umbrella
in the bands of Maurice Dee. The lawsuit conse-
quent upon this nasal injury is still pending. 1t ap
pears, therefore, that in Nebraska a man never
knows whether his nose is SAFE Dimnution in
manly beauty and consequent encouragement Of
the Photographic art must be natural result of
this curious social popularity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

A freehold in London is much rarer than that pes
tiferous reptile Radical The property of Bishops
and Peers is leased for ninetynine years. the most
preposterous conditions being frequently inserted in
these leases-q0 shops II be paguitt9d here. no DIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The Mayors consideration in refusing
CODY of his yoluminous reply to the several
charges against him is at once unexpected
and inexplicable. 1t cannot be that he Is
dissatisfied with his work; his sudden regard
for official courtesies is out of character; we
can only conclude that no hesitates to over
whelm Kelly, Wingate, and Tammany Hall
utterly and at a blow. The public interest IN
the matter is lost, for the main object of the
proceeding has really been attained. There
was little general expectation of securing the
removal of the Mayor; but the public were
really alarmed at the reckless follies OF the
Mayor. He has at last been made to realize
the consequent gravity of his situation, and,
under that realization, he is not likely to do
a great deal of fresh harm in what remains
of his term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The remarkably fraternal feeling developed
at the camp meeting at Round Lake appears
by the accounts which we publish this morn
ing to have extended to the encampment az
Sea Cliff The Methodist brethren from the
South express their grateful surprise at the
warmth of their greeting and the earnestness
of the assembly in its work. There are all the
fervor and the energy of the traditional camp
meeting, with little of the Objectionable fea-
tures that have so often marred such gather
incs. There seems to be good reason for tho
hope that the close affiliations of this meeting
will pave the way for the organic union OF
the North and South branches of the Methodist
Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

Mr.. Titon was yesterday arrested for libel
at the suit of a man named Gaynor, who
claims to be acting entirely upon his OVID
motion in the matter. Whether this be true
or not there will be general feeling OF sat-
isfaction that the case is to come now before
a tribunal armed with powers to ascertain the
truth. If the trial can be made to proceed
promptly and thoroughly to some decisive
close, the person who has thrown it into the
courts will deserve our gratitude, whatever
his motives may have been.
The Police Commissioners are investigating
fhe workings of the Street Cleaning Bureau.
.srbev give assurances that the work is fairly
- performed" at which the public will be sur
nrised. They also say that there is not 10 be
a return to the old coefract SYSTEM at which
neople will rejoice The service is one which
In large cities must be done by the authorities
20 be thoroughly done; and few years ought
70 perfect and make economical the system
already instituted. There is room ior I'LL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

During ne construction or the mont Of the Tribune
bn,l0Og, HE Tribune once may be FOUND me Irs
butid,5g me SJTlce-St The Tribune Counting
Room Tie ,s 0o and IS eHte, cd at the second door
dorm SDrtoe-st froH the old safe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-29

The Aldermen of Boston have had great debate
about ventilating the City Hail. it being proposed to
do that same according to what is ominously called
The Gouge System" The discussion did not
amount to anything, for though 1t was shown that
everybody in the building is now in danger Of poison
ing and asphyxia, the matter was sent back to BIO
reconsidered in committee This is the more to be
regretted as, according to our observation, munich
pal bodies require constant and scientific ventila-
ton Unfortunately this is Of the moral sort, and
nobody has yet discovered any appliances for thus
keeping character sweet and fresh. Some time ago
the same Aldermen. after illimitable discussion,
voted themselves Elevator, not of souls it must
be remembered, but Of bodies We know that stout
men require great deal of fresh air; but II this
only makes them more active in voting away the
peoples cash, it would BIO better for the public if
they remained comatose or languid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

For the entertainment Of the crowds of stran-
gers expected in town to-day, no more pleasant
advertisement is provided than the Matinee at
the Opera House at 2;30 this afternoon, given by
the noted Wallack Combination, from Hoolcys
Opera House, Chicago The plays for the after
noon are Andrew Halliday's great comedy 1.-TWO
Can Play at that Game" and Bishops famous
specially, wanted 1000 Milincrs." Bishop is
probably the best comedian now treading the
American boards, while the company supporting
him is first class throughout, As those who wit
messed their performance last evening will read
lily attest.
The su me company give an entertainment this
evening the plays being wild Ducks" and
Bobtail and Wagtail"
The Opera House is thoroughly ventilated, de
lightiully cool and free from dust-ust the place
to go and enjoy bit of delightful fun without
paying for it five times over by swclcring under
a hot sun in clouds OF dust.
The company is provided with excellent or
chcstral music
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

PoT,ro BuG.-Mr '. DINER, Of Dayton, Ohio,
announced To the farmers club Of that place
a week ago that ne had found on his place quite
numcrouslv Of late q pale looking bug with =
:hick shell, shaped something like ted bug,
which wa. rapidly cvtrrminating the potato bus.
We have heard O.; no cGom, Of the Colorado
beetle Of that sort about here, hut the farmers
have generally got the start Of the "crittcr" in
this region by dosing him with Paris green, Ia
Ecspooufl.,l 10 about > gallons Of water, sprin-
klcd ou the vines, Something worse than the
potato hu-, however, /. after the potatoes about
here Just now. II i. the drought-want of rain.
II the pres mt hot, dry weather continues week
or two longer. tn potato bug viii die for want
Of vine. 90 feed on
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

# is seldom that the music loving public are
permitted 70 enjoy better entertainment than
that given on Thursday evening at the Academy
of music by the professors and pupils OF that
Justly popular conservatory of music.
The people Of ottawa owe Mrs. Brewer debt
of gratitude. She has introduced much high
er order music than had been known in Ottawa
before the opening of the Academy, Her Pro
fcssors are gentlemen of rare talent rs well As
superior accomplishments rs performers and as
teachers, facts well cvinccd by the splendid and
thoroughly artistic execution of difficult music
on this occasion, while their pupils displayed
superior training and excellent taste in their eff
forts violin and piano duet by little Miss
Julia Bushnell, aged TO- and Lille Brewer, aged
years, won hearty applause. The little boys,
Masters Christman and Marco, distinguished
themselves; and the little girls, Miss Stout and
Miss Morse, did exceedingly well, playing four
handed piece without the notes in most credi-
table manner Miss Jacobs manifested excel
lent requirements rs q pipe organist, Miss Fan
ME Yarbrough and Miss Jessie SpradlinE proved
themselves to be accomplished pianists; and the
vocal quartcttc was decidedly prominent feat
urc of the entertainment, as was also the vocal
solo by Mr. Alexander of La Sale. Miss Bertha
Schneider and Lille Brewer favored the audi
encc with very pretty piano duet There
were about 80 gentlemen and ladies present,
many Of the elite and among whom
were some of the best musicians Of Ottawa.
The universal opinion among musicians was
that the affair was grand success.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

You cannot cover up your envy by such dis
honorable retreat. II! reply to your article in
the ReOuJlican ! must say that you rcsorted to
faischoods and trickery. The covering in said
article OF yours Of your real aim is MS thin as it
was in said petition. Your conduct toward me
on the fair grounds on July LIST was more in
keeping of a knave to gain his selfish aim than
of a person who lays claim to be doing so much
business, | advise you, if you have befoulcd your
own nest by your blowing, not to throw your
dirt at other parties, and when you apply white
wash in your own behalf, do not apply it in such
q bushwackng way. FRANK MCCAIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

Twelve lines OF agate make one square.
Advertiser ents not under contract must b plainly
mark ID the length OF tint dearod they will be c2nn.
ued and charged for until ordered out
Bushes. professional cards (no exceeding fEe les)
Inserted At Avs dollars per over tTe lnes one doll
arper tins extra.
Transient advertising in All 10 be paid strictly in
advance.
II yearly advertisers istOntGutng their advertise.
ments before Interpolation Of contract will be charg
the full rates 20 Extra charge will also be made
or i,aouoa Ofa; rorices not connected with their
regular business.
Local notice., hft5t cents per lire.
~ IN no will tncse terms be departed from.
~ The date the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons WAC paid Tor the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice that the date the slip corresponds
The date 20 which they have paid and n once notify the
pubishe.' o! any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
w. II. HULL.

DRowNED.-As we were going to press on Fri.
day evening last we heard of the drowning of
Eddie Hahn, little boy only seven years old
He, in company with three other lads. all even
younger than himself, went down to the Illinois
river, and in imitation Of older boys went in
swimming and was drowned as he did not know
how to swim. We did not know then that at the
time when the seine was being draggad by Park
Reed in the river 10 find the body OF little Eddie,
another little boy was drowning in the feed.
or, not far from King IL Hamilton's agricultural
implement maufactory, Willie II. steele, a,
about twenty minutes past seven o'clock, got
away from home without the knowledge OF his
guardian with some other little ones and. as he
expressed H. went to "wash" in the feeder. He
undertook to dive rs he had seen the larger boys
do, but Vas drowned. His father, a vidowcr,
was absent from the city when the sad accident
took place.
Willie was born Aug. Is, 1896, at Wcnona Nj
sissippi. He was II faithful sunday school al
tcndcnt He was pet wherever known. His
favortc song wss:
Little children, one and all,
We have heard the SaVlUur's call.
We can tell why the bell
Swcctly, swcctlv rings to-day!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

y GRAND CRUsADE.-Brothcr John is dead and
am going to close out my stock at cost for he was
the biggest thief in the world so will have to
bust on his account. Call and see my stock OF
serge goods cheaper than ever known in this city
before. | have very large assortment of no
tons of every sort that one can think Of too nu-
mcrous to mention, and all very cheap. Call and
satisfy yourselves. Il. THORNTON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
To Frank Mccain, and Whom it may ConcerI

have no newspaper warfare to make upon
boy or man | am not now, nor have | ever been
jealous Of any business competitor, be he Main
street c0nfectioncr or Madison street sidewalk
peanut yendcr. With a trade more than double
sll my wOuld-bc rivals, and increasing rapidly, |
have no occasion for envy and cetainly wish sue
cess to all engaged in honest efforts to live.
To the public who have SO generously patron
lied me would say, my stock of confectionery
and fancy goods is larger than ever before. |
keep all kinds of fruit, in their season. and buy
ing large quantities afford to, and do, sell at
the lowest market prices. l have Il first class
baker and furnish pastry to individuals, families
or parties in quantities to suit and on short no.
ticc. Ny ice rrcam parloro arc open day and
evening. | sod last week 766 quarts.
Thanking you for your very liberal patronage,
and my would-he rivals for many gratuitous
newspaper notices, remain the peoples we'll
wisher AMI -ltercr HENRY WALTER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

tits noticeable and also very pleasing to see the
active trade at a. Frank IL Co.'S, the Peoples
Clothiers, No. q la Sale ST. What Frank cant
do to suit the trade can't be done. They are sell
ing of their balance Of summer stock at liberal
discount from old prices and the people fully ap-
prcciate the fact, and their store is constantly
thronged Our readers can Away rely upon be-
ing exactly suited at Franks both in price and
quality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
The GlOrioIIs FourtI,.

Parties who will celebrate it will bear in mind
that Ebert will supply all demands which may
he made upon his confectionery and rcfresL.
ments No. 1876 Main street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

STARTLING MEAD.-Loo Pierguc has n splen-
did fountain and sells new summer beverage
named above. 1t contains no hops or malt,
and is dcliciousy cool. Go to Plerguc's for ice
cream also, and lemonade and good lunch.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
W. II. HULL,

= ~ snO W1
Takes pleasure in ANNOUNCE
ing IA Big Arrival OF New
Goods, which we will sell at
the following low prices:
A large assortment Of white and
figured Piques at 25c: were sold
early in the season mt 1jc.
A job lot of Ladies' Gloves at
25c; were sold from zoe to 81.
A new lot of Ribbons in choice
cOlOrS, as cheap as anybody.
We always have splendid stock
of Bleached Muslin ut Zoe, and all
Their kinds y " as the lwest.
Our Suit II M is nv bet -.
supplied than ever with some
very choice styles.
Weare n wsupplied with White
POlOnaise and Ladies' Blouse
Waists.
A splendid stock Of Light Dress
Prints; price 10 cts. Some very
good Styles Sc. A job lot Prints,
fast cOlOrs, &c.
We would like to have you try
our Western Belle Corset. We
claim it to beat anything for the
pricc-.Sl.
We have no special sales,
but you will find them one
day rs we'll as another. and
always Il full SIT elk. and at
us low prices for the same
quality Of goods rs any
house in the state.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

J. II. Burnham, Of Bloomington, ILL., the enter
prizng agent of the King Bridge Manufacturing
Co.. Of Cleveland, Ohio, who short time since
took contract fo7,Rnc Of their wrought iron
bridges at Dayton, in this county, received the
contract for a span 60 feet 10 the sYanl bridge
at ST. Charles, in Kane Co, last week
There were agents present, representing
nine different firms, Twenty-Five bids wore re-
ceivcd, but owing to the superiority Of his bridge
and the business tact OF Mr. Burnham, hc sue
cccdcd in carrying of the award.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
Do not tail to call in at Ebcrt's for lemonade.

DRESSED CAT FIsH.-Park Reed is prepared to
supply the public with dressed cat fish, nicely
put up and clean Call at his tsh market, "the
cottage by the sea,'-the small frame building
west Of the Illinois river wagon bridge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
.J0RRTNG IMPAIRMENT

Our facilities for dong all kinds OF job Work. in the
fious styles the surpassed in this section
and respectfully solicit those wishing anything Conein
thisneto give call. BY the iudicous and liberal use
OF priater lax many mans iortuneh az been made and
the Geld is still open. Try Il.
Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
A big Rush.

Scott Bros. " Co. inform us that last week they
lad tie largest trade they ever had in similar
length of time. They will continue to sell goods
at usual prices, and have new card in this
weeks paper to which VIC invite especial
ota,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

On Tuesday evening last, after the councilhad
decided to renew the liquor licenses, the victori
Gus party had Il little jolliication. They got out
the band and had some music, besides bontrcs al
each corner of the Court House square.
Speeches were made by Mr. J W, Layinc and
B. J. McGinniss. Both acquitted themselves
well. Mr.. McGinniss made many telling points
and was frequently applauded.
Afterwards a number of prominent gentlemen
sercnadcd Mr.. Miller, Mcssrs Lord " Smith AT
the Clifton, aldermen McCinnis and Hook Mr.
McGinnis set before his friends choice collation.
and n very pleasant hour was spent by the com.
pany at his hospitable mansion. Mr.. Hook was
sleepy and returned his compliments and re-
grcts TO the party out Of his bedroom window
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04
Millinery.

Mrs O'Mcara has returned from another trip
after nice millinery goods and now has a superb
assortment of all the new and pretty fashions,
Remember that the Opera House millinery store
has the best stock and the lowest prices in the
"a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-04

Doors AND SHoEs-Remcmbcr J. Mcgatln
when YOU want anything in the way Of fine boots
or shoes, CATERS and all sorts OF common goods
as well a. the best.