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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Pine apples and bananas very cheap, at II
Walthcr's boss fruit store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29
\ Fine Establishment.

Go to Fredman's for anything you may want
in the crockerv line,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

For perfect lifting boot or shoe for SKINNER
wear 30 to j Megaffin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Powerful fertilizers always stimulate ~korn"
.mmensely.-Sirector Gssbodf.
just 50, bub, but Beans and aeas flourish in
and 90 poor ss to be exempt from taxation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

/. o. o. F.-!'r,u Encampmont No. lti, !. o, d..
=, was institu'. on Wednesday evenin" OF the
present week, 4 uunber of the fraternity from
ottawa vsitn- lnd assisting on the occasion
The insttutn. ,.iicer was the Grand Sc crctary,
Y. c. Mason, and the more active assistants were
j A Bush, John zones and Mr. Franks, from Pc
o-ia, and J. 0. Harris and e. ". Ravens, Of OF
va. The cncampment start, with @3 mcmners
and the most brilliant prospects. The following
G-e the officers;
FRED SEPE, c. ?.
?. :. DuTruN, II. T..
\. FELKED, :. v.
i. LINK, I.
Il. MERKIE, j. ".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Candies and fruits, the finest and best sssOrt.
ment in the city, at Fl. Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Are you going to wash Take your Eash-
ings to Loyctt, on Main street. His j. first
class laundry and he always gives satisfaction.
4 fine gloss or enamel put on shirt frort-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Be sure and buy your straw hat- at Hull *
Bartes' They have the best stock in the city
which they offer for the lowest price.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29
La salle County Union Grange.

Croouet sets at S2:225 and upward, at Osman 4
Eapeman's, =,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Handkerchief dirtations On tse bridge aye get.
ting to be a thing of absolute necessity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

"Korn," alias r. J. Bliss, received hi, commits
sion as Vice President OF the Illinois Poultry
Association the first Of the week. lie will fur
nsh the Office with any sor, Of rooster 10 crow
over victories in the future.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Ottawa mineral water, soda and Chinese mead
Always fresh and pure. al II. Walther's ice cream
parlois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Get pair of III ,.c ladies' slippers for - cts
Il: Oh lid & Pbin".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Get your Croquet at Osman " Hapemans.
Wall paper at closing out prices, at Osman &
UaDcmans,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

I. P. Clark, Painter, 10 Madison street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

All the latest styles in paper and envelopes, at
Osman IL Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

If you are in need Of anything in the boo; and
shoe line 20 to Child * Phjpps
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Pure Havana cigars at F. Y. Grigys'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

On the 18th Of June the smiling countculncc
Of q rand Master Colder 81 the Illinois state
Grange, will be seen in our city. on that occasion
he will formally institute the Ia Sale County
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

10 lemons or oranges for - cent?, at Watthcrs
boss fruit store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Have you seen those So suits at NJ. stiefel &
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Get pair Of those comfortable -olcd shoes at
-; Me-aiiin'>.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Fine straw hats for the little boys cheap at A.
crank & Cos.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Have YOU seen hose sl2Oo suits at VI. stiefel
2 Cos
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Trunks! trunks, the only store to buy trunks
cheap, is at W. Stefe u Cos, white corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Frank Sander, received the contract on We'd
ncsday morning for the erection Of the bathing
houses ut the springs. The price agreed upon
was : 32j
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29
HIP. Clark. paper hanger, II Madison ;,
Dtf0.
nLI>oI-,L ,s,lLxCo.-.~

In Hoo1e-,on, Vsrmlli0n county H.. on Ma. -f., y
". GEiIGs, formerly OF Ottawa aged I. yea.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Finest stock of organs in the city, at Ford..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

aud ice cream, at II. waIlhcrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

New cheese from the Sononauk factory Of
Geo Burgc which was so popular last season,
has been received at T.. Hess bakery, post'otlice
blOCS Try il once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Everybody having my Oh jugs and cans vii
please return them Il empty. Z. Y.GRie0s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Havannah cigars are kept by T.. !, Grigss
Also the best domestic brands.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Haine'. New Township Organization. .rs AL
by Osman IL Hspcman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

GOOD ,prln. wheat aour 80 per irAdrrd at
Wood, Eagle Mjll.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

CnfLDREN's TEEA,UEE.-A case for PEN, pen
ellis, sponge, &c. with rule attached, for sale a
Osman * Hspcmans. Every school boy an'
girl should have one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

II. +. CLARK, Painter, Is Madison street,
Wall paper at closing out prices, at osman n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-05-29

Warranted winter wheat ilsur 500 per nun:
drcd pounds, at Woods Eagle Mills
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
THE NECESSITY OF FOUR TRACK ROAD.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Recognizing the HERALD as the organ Of rapid
Tansit desire through Its columns to urge upon
bne citizens OF New York the imperative necessity
Dfproviding for four tracks two for way and two
for express trains. IN any system rapid transit
Ana IL is a matter OF serious regret that so lew
have been offered embracing more than two
tracks Less than Jour VIII not only prove made
quate, but will lail TO supply the continuous rap
transit that those living In Harlem and lower
Westminster ana the new wards demand and have
= right TO expect. We have wRited 50 long for
rapid transit that the plan now adopted should be
perfect. ana ample for thirty years TO come A
wise pre- vision enabled the Croton Water Works
20 sulce for forty years, and had it been further
exercised IN later years wo would nos
now suner the annoyance and heavy cost OF
replacing so many mans with larger
Vnes. aud meanwhile be appreaensive OF disas-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
FIRE IN THE NEW YORK HOTEL.

INTENSE EXCITEMENT AMONG THE OCCUPANTS
LADY WHO WAS BENT UPON LOOKING WELL.
At an early hour yesterday morning the New
York Hotel, No. 721 Broadway was the scene OF
Intense excitement. Precisely at twenty minutes
after three o'clock private Waterman stationed
In the neighoorhood of the hotel discovered
smoke issuing from the pantry on the first moor.
An alarm was quickly telegraphed, ana within
very short time large detachment OF engines
had arrived. Captain Van Dusen, OF the Fifteenth
precinct, with all his reserves was also promptly
on hand. When the police arrived they found
that but few OF the guests had been
awakened, and they at once aroused all
the seepers The smoke grow very dense,
aud created the impression among the
terrified inmates that large confederation was
imminent Many rushed from their rooms into
the street, en- dGshdbitLe. The greatest excite
ment WAS among the lady Inmates. SnatchtnE
up whatever came nrst TO hand. young girls and
Old ladies' rushed from their rooms through the
acrid binding smoke,
SCREAMING WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT.
Fortunately no person was Injured and the flames
were speedily eXtlnguished.
A remarkable instance OF feminine forethoUght
occurred during the 1Ie. Its scene was one Of
the rooms fronting on Mercer street., and IL was
witnessed by n NUMBER OF spectators with minnie
Amusement. One OF the nrst ladies VINO had been
aroused opened her blinds lignted the gas and,
after coolly surveying the situation. commenced
making preparations to leave. Nothing further
was seen oil her for fifteen minutes.
been empled OF Its occupants when she was DIS
covered dellcately adjusting ner cnRnon before q
mirror, and paying az much attention 10 her
toilet as though escape from a nre was the last
thing IN her thoughts. Al last she emerged from
the MOTEL, but not until half the zines mad de.
parted, the nre having been long extinguisned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05

trous 1res from their present inadequacY. We
want now no shortsIghted economy providing
Tor Dut TWO tracks. when, to moral certainty,
The vast population rapid transit will crowd INTO
Harlem and Westcnester VIII soon compel nu-
merous through trains requiring separate tracks.
-FOUR tracks on each line are needed to-day 20
fully accommodate the people, and alone VIII
anOrd real rapid transit ana enlist their fullest
enthusiasm. People in Harlem and Westchester
ana on the west side, as wei as the tlde OF srang-
els VINO notably contribute TO our prosperity, are
strenuously opposed 10 stopping from nye 10
twenty times before reaching the City Hall. Sucn
semirApd transit may be appropriately termed
series OF short rapid transits, or interrupted
transit. We're the Hudson River Railroad Trans
70 stop every half a mile II would require a1ull
DAY 10 reach Albany ana week, instead OF seven
hours, Tor
THE SUNDAY HERALD LIGHTNING TRAIN
20 reacn Niagara. Further IN order TO success
July compete win the nearby towns in New
Jersey, accessible in twenty 10 thirty minutes,
ana stop the exodus which has so seriously oe-
pleted the population OF New York, people must
be enabled 10 reach Harlem IN the same time or
less which Is possible only with frequent express
trains. both ways, at all hours. Three tracks
have been proposed two TO be devoted TO down
express Trans IN the morning ana up IN he even.
ing: but IL Is evident tnat the cars must return
by express also, tnterruptIng the returning way
travel, or a large rolling STOCK must alternately
accumulate at either end, costing more Tor the
additional room than would an additional fourth
track. IL would also involve lntermlnable con-
fusion and collisions, besides a total suspension
or returning express trains for two hours morn
ing and evening, greatly lncommOdlng cltl-
zens and strangers, to whom time Is money
Express trains are also desirable through
me day 10 enable business men 10
dine at nome with lnelr families, Wnere they can
enjoy good Christian meals, IN The renned society
OF their FAMILIES, instead OF Doltlng down the VII
famous compounds OF saloons, inviting dyspepsia
and deligntIng the doctors. am sure this con-
sderatlon appeals directly 10 the heart OF every
wife and mother DESTROYS Of more Oh the compan-
lonshIp OF the husband and son. Again, when the
Harlem River snail become centre OF commerce
the now OF population viii be more equalzed, and
nearly many trains will be required one way
as the other. There are good plans that Will cost
but trlne II any, more to provide Tor Jour tracks,
two for Immediate construction and the third and
fourth 10 be added as needed, or from the earn
ings OF the road. consider no plan ample unless
IL spans the street. ana Ihrs, in any event, neccs-
States Orders OF a length sufficient 10 accommo-
date four tracks SO that the only extra cost would
be the extra longitudinal girders ties and rails.
IL. T.. PETERSON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
POLICE CAPTAINS ON TRIAL.

Captain Aaire, OF the Fourteenth precinct, was
arraigneh before the iull Board OF Police Commls-
sioners yesterday afternoon on charge OF not
enforcing the corporation ordinances with rela.
sion to street INSTRUCTIONS. Inspector McDer-
mott, as the prosecuting witness, testified that
the sidewalks OF Crosby street mad been fre-
quently Dockaded, TO the great inconvenience Of
pedestrians, by teams encroaching upon them
Two sergeants and NUMBER or patrolmen OF he
Fourteenth precinct took the stand for the de-
fence, and testified 10 having frequently received
imperative orders from Captain Anaire 10 prevent
suCh occurrences.
Captain SeIDert OF the Thlrty.1rst precinct. was
next called upon 70 answer the charge Of having
MADE an improper entry on the blOtter OF the sta
ton house. preferred by Inspector McDermOtt
The evidence Nent To show tHat no intention OF
wrong dolng existed on the part OF the captain.
simple misunderstanding between himself and
the sergeant had caused the mistake.
A number OF other cases were tried, but the
charges were Of trivial nature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
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THE KORAN DEFALCATION.

The City Court OF Long Island City, Judge
Pearse presiding, has found three indictments
against Jonn Koran, the cry Treasurer, Tor EN-.
bezzement. The indictments are cach for par.
ticular sums taken and are portion OF a large
number when VIII be pressed against Koran as
soon as the Court again convenes. On account o:
the failure of the charter &c provide way for the
removal Of the treasurer for defalcation IL was
tnOught pest pehulng the investigation OF the ac-
cOuntants, to push tie above case TO an issue and
accordingly, the Court adjourned until the IS n
inst, When u - expected the charges VIII ne
tried. SlHce the rst discovery the Irrcqularlty
the accountants nave been buslly az work, ann, IL
II reported, nave lound lurher evidence OF inc
dealcauOn. District Attorney Downing assist Id
by the Corporation Attorney sol. d, Noble, viii
appear Tor the people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
A LEGISLATIVE BEAR GARDEN.

THE LONG ISLAND CITY ALDERMEN IN MUD
DLE-THE KORAN DEFALCAT1oN CAUSES A
TUMULT.
On Tuesday afternoon and up to late hour In
the evening the Aldermen OF Long Island Ci:y
were in session, trying to legisae the city out OF
the muddle into which It's affairs have fallen. A
number OF veto messages from Mayor DItmars
which had been accumulating the past four
months, were read; also one from the late Mayor
which was sent to the Common Council over Six
months ago. The latter was read and sustained,
the former laid over under the rules The mes
sage which was sustained was in reference to the
opening OF An avenue TO the river, which is OPP
posed by the large real estate owners and favored
by the single lot owners Notwithstanding its five
or SIX miles OF river front the city owns
only one dock For over mile along YER
non avenue private residences shut cut ap.
proach to the river. Consequently the Common
Council SIX months ago passed resolution look
ing TO the opening or Harris avenue to Inc East
River. TINS legislation was opposed oy the
wealthy land owners on-tne river, ana In difference
70 their wishes ii. 81 De BeVolse, then Mayor,
vetoed the resolution. AS 1t takes twelve OF the
fifteen members OF the Common Council to pass O
resolution over the Mayors veto
THE MEASURE WAS DEFEATED.
The next proposition OF importance brought be-
fore the Board was "A resolution authorizing the
Mayor, IN view OF the complications IN the Treas
qre!'s once 94e nGct me OF Koran for I'm
the Marine Bank Tor the payment OF the August
coupons on the Long Island CITY bonds now over
que, Violent opposition was made TO this by the
friends OF Koran in tue Board, VINO claimed that
the Board mad no authority TO ignore the Treas
/ urer and the matter was temporarily postpone cd,
/ and as the Board adjourned without taking
/ further action the coupons will prooaDy be pro-
/ tested
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ADDITIONAL BONDS
were authorized by the Board Ior the compleuon
oil the water WORKS, tue proceeds OF the bonds "a
be subject 10 drafts ordered by the Common Coun
eli.
An attempt 10 read the message from Mayor Dit
mars In relation to the defacatlon oil John HOran
| a synopsis OF which mas arMdy been published
was again defeated, the frieWs of the Mayor wish
ing IL read in Executive Council, while the friends
OF the Treasurer VINO had hitherto defeated tine
reading OF ~, proposed tnat IL be read I'm open ses
sion. tne vote upon tnc question being tie. The
session was the most boisterous ever held IN the
city the President declaring session that IL al
more Ike bear garden than meeting OF tnt
Common Council.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
A BOLD CONSPIRACY FRUSTRATED.

The authorities of the Passaic county Jail have
discovered and frustrated a well matured plot for
a general Jail delivery. The affair was discovered
through an intercepted letter to the wife OF
prisoner, written In cipher, detailing some Of the
plans The principal part OF he plot gas that
one OF the prisoners, whose time had almost ex-
pred was TO commit some trivial offence that
would result IN his recommitment. He hoped TO
get into JAIL again with files, saws and other tools
lngenlously concealed aDout his person. The
prisoners seem 70 be considerably chagrlned at
the discovery and Illustration OF the plot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
THE STEAM YACHT oCTAvIA.

The wonderful complications ana eventiul hts.
tory when have attended the celebrated ex-
British steam yacht ociavia, are now at an emo,
ana she will leave this harbor before New York
has breakfasted this mornlnE, under the name Of
the Uruguay, anu lying the UrugUayan dag IL
Is expected that by six O'Clock she VIII he OUTSIDE
SANDY Hook, on her way TO Montevldeo. IL Is
probable mat We shall hear further tldings OF this
quick.sai,iDg craft.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-05
FIRE IN PEARL STREET.

About eight O'Clock last evening nre broke out
on the TOD nour OF the bonded warehouse No. 20
Pearl street, owned by Lane BIS IL ORAL
ma ed among quantity OF drugs. Damage $3.50,
wnlcn is covered by insurance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-06
CONDENSED TELEGRAEIS.

Evansville Indiana, reports a terrible
storm Of lighting, wind and rain Friday
night,
Henry 7. Marker has been arrested at
Charleston, Missouri, on the charge OF
embezzling Government money from the
postoffice at Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Steamboat navigation on the Red river OF
the North has resulted in establishing rival
lines, and the sinking Of the steamboat
Manitoba, Of the Merchants line, by the
International, Of KetfsOn's. No lives lost.
The casualty is openly attributed, by the
officers Of the sunken steamer, to CONNER
cial jealousy.
A lawyer named J. B. Laughlin was
fined S25 on Friday for contempt Of court,
by Judge Young, OF the Cleveland, o.,
Police Court. Yesterday, LaUghlin, meet
ing Judge Young on the street, assaulted
and knocked him down. Laughlin was
arrested.
Mark Brown hangs at Monticello, y. j.,
July 81, for the murder Of S. g. Carr.
81. Louis having already cleaned out
Chicago, vanquished Boston yesterday in
very exciting and holly contested game Of
base ball, the score standing 5 to 4.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-06-06
THE MEXICAN BORDER.
Excitement Along the Rio
Grande.
The Texas Militia I'm the FIeId-AlI the
Male Population Enrolled for Mill

The Texas Militia I'm the FIeId-AII the
Male Formulation Enrolled for Mill
tary Duty.
GALVESTON, June City Of Mexico
advices state that efforts are being
made TO establish a line of steamers be-
tween Vera Cruz and Galveston, making
the run in sixty hours.
Advices from Neuces county, Texas, re-
port Adjutant General Steele on tour
of observation through the Western cOun-
ties, making thorough examination of the
past troubles, with a view of reporting to
the State authorities. 1t is stated an en-
roIlment has been made of all the males
liable to military duty, between the Gaud-
aloupe and Rio Grande, in the Southern
counties.
a Brownsville special says Gen. Fuero,
recently at Monterey, is on his way to this
frontier, of which he is to have command.
His forces include two regiments Of cavalry,
with orders to check raiders upon Texas.
Gen. Cortina positively refuses to obey
the order requiring him to report in person
to the city of Mexico. He says he has re-
signed and is now a citizen. his friends
are circulating a petition to the government
to let COrtina remain in authority on the
Rio Grande.
The appearance of Texas State troops on
the Rio Grande produced great excitement
among the people on the Mexican side.
The residents of ranches above MatamOras
have organized to resist invasion. They
have sentinels at the crossings Of the river
and roads. Cattle drOvers are much
alarmed. Some prominent citizens have
gone to MatamOras for security and protec-
ton.