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A L Z Y 4 Nd RII.

CAPGIZES.-A small sail boat from Wash
lngton, named the Greenleaf, capSZed twice
yesterday afternoon oil this city. Its Onl V
occupant, man with a flask of liquor in his
pocket, chung to her heroicalIv, and as she
righted up full Of water would take Il drink.
and then bail ner out and proceed on his way
up the river. How many times. if any, he
turned over between here and Washington Is
not known. He was assisted once by Pat
fUffey and Howard Davis. of this city, who
Went 10 his relief and brought him ashore,
but he didn 3 stay long. saying he had to be
home by night.-Gd-citc, 2Gtb.
RUMOEED RAILROAD CHANGES AND
STREET CARS AGAIS.-It is reported that
one Of the first changes To be made uaIrr the
new management Of the W. * o. railroad
viii be To take UD the st. ASaph street track
and run the Washington local trains from
and into the depot on north Fairfax street.
And further that the street cars will be re-
stored and connected with this depot by Il
track on Fairfax street.-SeaiiH,R 2.'h.
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q a L r % y s.

lis hne resort hss been improved. Hua wharf
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RECEPTION Oi Nisit, - ~ sut after iuly
Terms, fdu't>. one N-+k ~ les. - rsar aar-
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NEW YORK CHILDREN's FREE FxCt-R-
SIoN.-in New York, Saturday morning
more than 1900 poor children Of the Five
Points and 9Th ward of that city were treat
Ell 10 a free excursion up the Hudson river to
Excelsior Grove, where they spent the day
The crowd was largely composed of boys, in
Guiding children OF all cOlors, blacks and
whites. and OF parents from nearly ali coun-
tries. They were taken down I'm bar9es towel
by tugs, the boys occupying the upper decks
OF the barges. the girls the lower decks. At
the grove nearly 800 boys went in swimming
The expenses of the excursion were as fol-
lows There were consumed 5000 rolls coo
lOaves of bread, IJ9 pounds ham, 80 pounds
ter, 21OO large sponge cakes, 1 box lemons,
40 quarts ice-cream, 1900 pounds ice, half
barrel sugar, and other supplies. The cost
OF The excursion, as near as could be eSti-
mated, was S612.2, or about ~ cents for each
OF the ,Sl5 children taken. This pays for the
band, boats, barge, tug, and all the supplies
and labor employed.
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LADIES' GOODS.

HUMAN EAIR BELOW COST
haye. = - 1ck Of Human Ha.- Brai1z, Puff and
GErls, which VII -.Il bellN New York WI FL
sale 3:irS III order TO give up that branch of
business. "
Mrs. J. p. PALMER.
jyl5-r 1909 street. hsyxeen III. ana 9Th
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SHOOTING CASE IN THE county,
Dangerous, Fe.hIl,S F'J'0J, E'Oggad.-A bout six
O'Clock last evening an alteration took place
on -he Bowen road. in TIE county. beyond
BeDnl1gS bridge. between a white man
nam=d Peter Lusby sad q cOlOrei man
named Alfred Rollins, during which LuSby
drew revolver and fred a shot at the latter
the b2a- taking effect in MS neck, nfiicJing q
dangerous wound. which may prove fatal
He was removed 10 his home in the county
when medical attendance was rentsre-!
I-U>by G-8de his escape into Prince Georges
county, and has not been arrested.
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VIZ BE L'EAU HOTEL,

Thus g. hchtful .rs side r-s IT il now --F., IA,
ir0, Bal hIrg. ki~hiuc, oystsrs. SIT a. - Fi.s
h'a al hln's OF >ea 'od one 4 the larsrt Ran
graph; regular Mail The Norfolk Ian, f.fs.I.ars
500 az m wharf Turns Sos pr mouth 4 ts.r
Je2s Ina v I HOWELL. Manager.
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BISHOP WHITTINGHAMS CASE-ip-
pTOdchtHg Meeting Of the BOdyd-The APP
preaching meeting of the board of inquiry
recently appointed by Bishop Smith, the pre-
siding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal
church In the United States, for the purpose
OF investigating charges preferred against
Bishop Nottingham. of the diocese of Mary
land, Is just now exciting great deal of in
terest. The board will assemble on Thursday
next. The sessions will probably be held in
Grace church, corner of Park and Monument
streets, as that was the place designated by
Bishop Smith. Grace church is now how
ever, undergoing repairs, which fact NAV ne
cessifate change as to the place Of meeting.
Rev. DR.. Leeds, the rector OF the church. is at
present at Ipswich, Mass. en- loving his yaca-
ton. He will he one of the witnesses before
the board, and has been summoned To APP
pear before il. One of the first things TO he
done by the board after organizing ani ap-
pointing president and secretary will be
the selet ton OF Church advocate, who will!
throughout the investigation, represent the
church and be the party on the one hand,
while the accused is the party on the other.
In connection with this position the name of
Col. Chas. Marshall, TIE well-knoWn lawyer
OF this city, is mentioned, and il is thought
mat he Will receive the appointment. Bishop
Nottingham will also be represented by
counsel. Much speculation is INDUCED IN as
TO what Will be the result. One gentleman.
who claims to have knowledge of the per
sonnet of the board, thinks that at least
eleven OF the sixteen members composing il
Will vote to sustain the charges against
Bishop Whittlngham and in favor Of his trial
by a court OF seven biShOps.-Bah. american.
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The commi;te who will locate the State insti-
tuition for feeble minded persons, consisting Of
Robt 5. Anderson, c, W. Dole, L. 5. Delaney,
5. q, Paddock, F, Ketcham, J. :. Reynolds, Z, r.
Allen and Dr.. c. T. Wilbur, visited Ottawa on
Thursday for the purpose of looking at her pro-
posed site for the Institution. They were ac-
companied by Hon. J. D. Cation, Mayor Swift, and
other leading citizens. The committee expressed
themselves as being fayorably impressed with
Ottawa aud It's surroundings, even going go far
as to say that with our oi.r they would be salts
fed to locate the Institution here without lock-
ing further OUr citizens are in high hopes OF
securing the location here.
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"Sprlngers Royal Cirqzoolodon."-Thi Is the
peculiar title OF tie grand conjunction of shows
menagerie, museum, circus and caravan, which
exhibits IN this city on Friday, Aug. q. 1t Is
vast organization OF animate and iuanimate
wonders and curiositics, human and animal phe-
uomcna, school of instruction and amusement
\ grand menaSere of geological specimens, q
museum and art gallery ncXhaustible in It's sup
ply, and Il circus replete with every variety OF
arenc entcrtainment,-in all, proving, no doubt
the most versatile and stupendous show on rec
ord. The press speak in glowing terms oi TINS
show wherever it has exhibited. The menaSerie
department is probably the most choice feature
of this lcviathan show, including in It's many
hundred specimens such rare living animals as a
giraffe, sea lion, horned horse, yak, rhinoceros
polar bear, etc. In its uncxceptionable museum
collection are, among its multitude OF wonders,
the smallest living specimen of humanity on
record, Admiral Dot, IS years of age and only
one.fourth the size of Gen. Tom Thumb; the on.
~ Fiji Island Cannibals ever on exhibtion the
marvellous South Sea Island Pearl Divers al
of whom will give character representations Of
pastimes, sports and peculiar habits.
OF the circus it is enough to say that It is q
grand union OF talent, composed OF the elite OF
the profession, male and female artists in every
branch of equestrian and gymnastic perform.
nce, a full corps of athletes, acrobats, etc, and
a bcvy of clowns whose humor and comicalities
furnish most relishng feature Of the entire en-.
tertainment. We cannot enumerate all the man
fold attractions but refer our readers to the va
rious small books, bills, programmes, etc, which
have been circulated The grand street process.
sion which is made on the morning Of the day
Of exhibition promises TO be one Of rare attrac.
ton, and none should fail to be in time to Wit.
ness ii before visiting the show.
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JUSTICE COURTS.


The Dixon Crucible Company, of Jersey City
received orders during the first week Of this
month for $4,000 gross, or 100000, of Dixon's
American Graphite Pencils, II is hardly proba.
Die that 50 great number OF pencils was ever
before ordered from any single manufacturer in
the world in any one week.
Each pencil is seven inches in length, max.
ing 245?,G09 feet, or 40 miles, Of pencils placed
end to end.
70 Make these pencils will require $1,000 feet
of cedar lumber-an entire cargo from Tampa
Bay Florida, where u saw mill is run by the
company to saw cedar boards for the Dixon pen
ellis. They are packed in cases containing 30
gross each for shipment, requiring $50 cases, and
six freight cars to start these pencils from the
works of the Dixon Company,
These pencils are sold in Ottawa by Osman K
Hapeman.
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ThompsOn's Gallery.

During the past two weeks the changes which
have taken place in this Photographic palace
have been Of such character as to deserve more
than q passing notice The entire apartments
have been reitted and refunshcd in the most
elaborate manner; instruments Of the most ap.
proved make are now in position; and every.
thing is in readiness to turn out the best class
Of work known to the profession.
The place formerly occupied by Mr.. Tenuy
has been filed by one Of the best photographers
who ever operated in Chicago, and portrait
painter, whose work proclaims him one OF the
first in the land, has been secured. Il will be as
gratifying to the many friends Of Mrs Thomp-
son as il is to- herself to know that she has now
the most complete studio in the city or county,
Particular attention will be given, and cour-
teous reception guaranteed, to all who may visit
her rooms. Ladies and children are especially
invited, as her facilities for suiting them in WORK
without annoyance is unsurpassed
The portrait painting department will be sec
ond TO none and far head Of any at present in
the city. All grades and classes OF work, such
as oil, India ink and crayon pictures will be
done upon short notice, and in manner to
guarantee entire satisfaction.
\ cordial invitation is EXTENDED, 70 the citizens
of Ottawa and vicinity as well as strangers to
call at her rooms and examine the work and ma
terial on exhibition.
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4 Card.

The Citizens Committee appointed for the
purpose Of securing the location Of the lnstitu-
ton for the Education Of Feeble Minded Chill
dren at Ottawa, in behalf Of themselves and the
people of Ottawa, return thanks to the Illinois
River Bridge Company and the Ottawa Mineral
Spring Company-to the former, for their
prompt and liberal action in rendering to the
Commissioners, Officers and inmates of the In
stitutlon the free use Of their bridge in case the
Commissioners should see fit to locate at Otta-
wa on the south side Of the river; and TO the
latter, for their action in offering free Of charge
to the Institution the use Of their grounds, and
all the mineral water that may be needed for the
Institution, If located at Ottawa COMMITTEE.
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$4,000 REWARD!
&1S0O Reward !

J. 5. Armstrong, Esq, of Mission, sends us the
following for insertion in connection with the
recent shocking murder in that town:
Editors FREE TRADER: The citizens of this Vi
cinity have raised a subscription of something
over 5000 for the arrest and conviction OF the
Iaurdcrers of Bencdick Sarcnson who was muir
dered on Saturday night last near Norway, in
This township 1t is also expected that the coun-
ty will offer a reward of $1,000. The country is
thoroughly aroused and great excitement pre-
walls. Several persons have been arrested but
rs yet have not got the ones that committed the
deed J. 5. ARMSTRONG.
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HOME MATTERS.
Our Secoad Year.

In entering upon the duties of City Editor up
on the FREE TRADER at this commencement Of
our second year, we desire alike to thank the
citizens of Ottawa and vicinity for the very val
uab.e assistance they have rendered Us in fur
nishing items of local interest to our readers,
and to solicit a continuance of such favors.
The same degree of promptness and accuracy IN
the furnishing of news will be attempted in the
future as in the past, and the same regard Tor
the feelings of citizens will be observed. While
il is impossible to chronicle with accuracy pass
ing events without harshly at times abiding to
persons and surroundings, we yet desire to be
understood as meaning no i'll will to any, unless
their conduct be such as to call forth the just
censure of the community.
To our business men we are especially CRATE
full for the very liberal patronage they have be-
slowed upon US, and we are glad to know that
by their use of printers INK they have been re
wardcd with a trade which to-day proclaims OF
tawa as the best business town in northern Hi
nos. To them we desire to say that all of our
energy will be lent in so arranging and distribut
inc their many items as to best accomplish the
end they may desire to reach. The FREE IRA
DER with this issue stands the champion weekly
paper in Illinois as an advertising medium, and
that enyiablc position we expect to maintain
To one and all we say, come and see us, tell us
Of the doings of your locality, breathe gently into
our ear any little town tatting" or jokes upon
the boys and girls you may hear, bring your job
work along with you, and for Il certainty we will
take hin the situation hat a glance" and fur
nsh you lively paper on the following Satur-
day morning. "koRN.'
llra.,I lat n, oil sLnlus n,l DlIllitN
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$1,000 Reward.

The county of La Sale will pay one thousand
dollars reward for the apprehension and conyic-
ton OF the men who murdered Bencdck Saren-
son, at the house of Jacob Peterson in the town
of Mission, on Saturday night July II, 1870.
There were two men,-one described as being
about It. 10 in. in height, of dark complexion,
with black whiskers, and at the time Of the muir
der wore low black hat the other small man
about it. Z in in height, of light complexion,
with mustache, but no whiskers. Both were
young men of from % to % years of age.
A. c. MCINTYRE,
Sheriff Of La Sale Co., III.
Gt.otCn Iulv u ISM.
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Ladies slippers for 75c., at Child x Phipp,'.
{ uuIts.

During the past week our attention has been
taken up to 50 great an extent in looking after
the different criminal notes, TO leave but lit
tie time 20 be occupied in keeping track OF the
civil cases being tried in the circuit and other
courts. Since our last report the following cases
have been disposed Of in the circuit court.
! \. Burton II Co. VS.. Warren A!arch. Mechan-
les lien. Jury trial. and verdict OF $sl5.64 for
the plaintiff. Motion for new trial.
Seth II. Ballard VS. David c. Underhill Cove,
nant. Jury trial. Judgment OF S42s6 for plain
tif. Motion by defendant for new trial
James johnson VS.. c., K. I. & p. Il. K. Com
pany. Il seems Mr.. johnson lost an arm while
in the employ of the road as switcLman at La
Sale, nearly two years ago. through the care
lessness Of an engineer. To recover he brought
suit for $4,000 damages. The case occupied
several days, was tried by jury, and a verdict
rendered in favor Of Johnson for 5000 and
costs. j. W, Duncan, of La Sale, and L. F. Bull
attorneys for Johnson, and Judge Eldredge fol
the railroad company.
n c. Barber vs.. John Hossack. Assumpsit
Confession and Judgment for $5230sO
Fred. W. Leonard ys. John Hossack Assump
sit Confession and judgment for $593OsO
Lester II, Eames vs.. John Boyle and David
Douglass. Confession and Judgment for $500
4 decree Of divorce was granted in the chan.
Gerry case Of Margaret Huey vs.. Isaac Huey
JUSTICE COURTS.
For abusive language, Ellen Murphy was ar
ranged before Esq. Leayens and had hearing
The Judge 5landly remarked IS and costs, and
Ellen gracefully acQuiesced.
On Thursday, on complaint of Miss Molly
O'Donnel, Mr.. Henry Rlgden was called to as
sumo the pateynal support Of an infant. Henry
had supposed that SO hill, together with
promssory note which he had bestowed upon
the mother, would be a sufficient amount to rear
and educate the child. His honor "took hin
the situation hat glance and required Hen
~ to give bonds in the sum of 81 900 for an APP.
peararce before the county court.
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For cooling beverages call at Piergue's bakery

The manly art of self-defense was made the
special order on Wednesday afternoon, in back
yard on Main St., by young married man and
an older gentleman The older person it seems
was making free use of his lip in regard to the
wife Of the young gentleman. a handful or two
Of sorrel beard and 4 sound thrashing is The re-
ward he got for expressing his opinion. At least
SO say the witnesses.
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To the Stockholders of the Keiths-
burg e. Eastern r. r.

kEITHsBCRG, H.. July t. .-t5.
Notice hereby given. that AZ the Annual Meeting OF tn
Stockholders 81 the Keitnsburg Eastern Railroad Com
rany, the Third Wedne OF Septembr next, tsep
eubeg % s15 the following resolution viii be submitted
70 the Stockholders for their ratification.
ssO,r hat the Board OF Directors OF the keithsOug
Eastern Railroad Company are hereby Authorized, en-
powered AID instructed In their discretion. consolidate
the stock said with that OF the lst Parallel Rail
road Of Indiana. and the st Parallel OF Iowa and with
and al other roads of Ike ChArac WILL Ia theiI
Judgment further the interest Of said Khsb Eastern
railroad and viii facilitate the objects and purposes OF
construction, a cot contrary 20 the provisions Of the
General Incorporation Law OF the state Of Illinois.
~ order Of tie Board Of Directors,
W. D. SMITH. Presldcnt.
JOIN 3. EoILISD. Secretary. illy2l-'w
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We had about concluded that the ladies of the
Episcopal church, in their entertainment at the
residence of j. f. Nash, Esq, week ago. had at.
tanned the acme of social diversion in that line
but we confess the "sociable' at the residence Of
Mrs Wallace, on the bluff, on Thursday evening,
rather capped the climax Her grounds, which
are the most beautiful about the city, were gaily
lighted up with Chinese lanterns and wide
Awake lamps, and on the smooth lawn under
the trees the tables were set, where ice cream,
cake, fruit, and other refreshments were dispens-
ed. The company was very large, more than the
house could have held, and while some amused
themselves playing croquet, Others promenaded
about the spacious, beautiful, well lighted
grounds and others engaged in the gay dance 10
the music of Williss string band. So thoroughly
did all enjoy it that it was way "ayont the twap
before the company separated,
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Leahy, the popular BOOT and shoe maker and
dealer on Madison ST., desires us to say that his
stock is complete, and that he is offering extra
inducements to purchasers. The public can rest
assured that Lcahy is one Of the fairest dealers
in the city
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Farmers should remember that Forbes Il Gch
ring sell all kinds Of machine oil very cheap.

THAT ASYLUM QCEsTIoN.-The Commissioners
appointed by the state authorities to select q
suitable place for an asylum for the feeble mind.
ed, left here on Thursday evening, expressing a
high opinion Of the many excellent sites shown
them in and around Ottawa, Their preference,
as we understand, WAS for Col. Hits property on
The south side. II. l., Mead's handsome grounds
on the north blulI, at the west end of town, pre-
sent as many advantages as can be combined in
the same space in this vicinity, and should they
not tind out friend Hits place satisfactory, we
respectfully suggest to them to see Mr.. Mcad's
place before making some other choice.
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Fence WIRE barbs a. LockwooIs.

Notwithstanding the severe thunder storms Of
last Friday and Saturday, We hear Of little dam
age having been done. \ horse belonging 70
Joseph Watts, five miles soUtE-wcs; Of the city
was killed, and also q COW belonging 70 {. Il
Force In South OTTAWA
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The date Ct he reunion of the old Eleventh
Regimen. has been fixed The union will
take place in Ottawa, on wednesday, Oct. 9th.
Gen. Ogles5y will deliver tire Grafton upon The
occasion.
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Dun5ar'a children's shoes a: C1Ad & Paipps,

Do you drink II so, try that Ottawa mineral
water at Dug Browns. Every Ottawa man In
this city drinks it because !: reminds him OF old
times-of Sapp and the "sidc-cut,' Cullen and
"Carey's patch aud Osman and the old Ohm
stead warehouse, and the nineteen and q half
feet CT Otice-hOlder In three sections: that i.
Trimble, McCaleb and McIntlre. And each swal-
low reminds one that Charlie Hook, Gin Cross
and Bowman and Henry Mayo and Tom Bowen
Then old Busk and Jim Rathuun aud Trl Nell
son and a. f. Grow and Mr.. Baumc all drink
that water and they're all fat. Its @ good thing
Joliet Sun.
You're mighty right, Mr. Radcliffe. Bat the
water will dc you no good unless you quit pop
and whisky. They I'll say that
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CARPENTRY MADE EASY; or the Science and
Art of Framing on new and Improved system,
illustrated 10y "A plates, and near 200 figures.
Second edition enlarged and improved. BY VIII.
lam f. Bell For sale in Ottawa by Osman "
Uapcman.
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What others lay 10 the contrary notwi;hstant.
IN, LoTett, the popular shirt maker on Main
street. is giving satisfaction in the execution OF
his work. Do not be mis,ed by Others, but give
him your work and you VIII be satisfied in both
prices and sty!e Of work
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Bargains in boots and shoes at Child 4 Phpps

Il affords US pleasure 10 announce that, as O
reward for his energy, Mr.. Peterson, at the post
Office corner is enjoying good trade in the jew
elry line. For years he has been acknowledged
the best watch-repairer in the city, and now that
he has established himself on his own account,
as both dealer ard workman, it is gratifying TO
notice his success, His stock is of the best quail
ity, WARRANTED As REPRESENTED, and is offered
E: living prices To all who may desire to in
vest in any kind Of jewery, We unhcsitatingiy
say, visit Peterson at the postoa.ce corner be
fore PURCHASING
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Ottawa, July 81, $50.

Prof Cunningham, magician, left cur city on
Thursday evening, to join CarringtJns great
Railroad circus and balloon show, at Decatur, H.
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matches his abilities, his port and his lungs.
Standing in Cincinnati, ne can address Il
meeting in Cleveland. He is good man t"
elect, and We think lie will be elected.
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Great preparations are now being made by NJ.
Stiefel & Co. for the fall stock which ". S.iefel
x Co. are nov having made up at their manufac-
tory at Cleveland Ohio.
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Good spring wheat four $3.50 per hundred
pounds. g. WOODS Eagle Mills.