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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
THE BRIDGE AT LION.
To me Rdttor Of The Tribune.

SIR: Your Albany correspondent in ye5tcr-
DAVIS issue represents that residents have denounced
the bill for bridge In our village steal OF the
Remington Aims Company and tho Central Railroad"
petition 10 the Governor setting forth tho facts was
drawn up and signed. but the bill has since been
signed by his Excclency, we trust your sense OF jus
tice will correct false impression creaied by The
paragraph referred to- The petition recites that the
Increasing business OF the village demands greater
facilities for crossing the canathan at present pro
yded" and that during the past 10 years tho village
has grown rapidly aud tha tho product OF It's indus
tries amounts &OOO0OJ In the Judgment OF the sub
scrbers tho present bridge at Railroad bridge can be
maintained and swing bridge constructed at 60
al Mt no sTeater cost than viii be Involved tue
moyal OF the present bridge at Railroad-st.
lion N. T., March ~, 1876 L. ROCHE
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corranx hose charges VIII he cut down from IS 70
S cents per ~ n passes. IL nshting It nerceiy Inc
ISes opt Ssy kI Ss
nits the voters Of each city and county 70 decide ne
sale OF intoxicating iiquors gallant struggle was
made to save the law ~ tho Proloitlonsts PIT TUG
by several men who believe that the best OF curb
ing mperance by Legislation nv UNIFORM license
has reported substitute for tho bill ncdlhcatioa
of tho exisngiaw, permitting licenses Tor the SAFE Oh
domestic wine malt and brewed liquors. and leaving the
local option provision applicable only to the sale OF so
called sprtuOus liquors ANY county, cry, or "Drougn
may the bill proposes prohibit tho sale OF such liquors
by majority vote at an election to be held IN 1870, but
cannot Interfere with wine and beer seHlhg. =. -.
Both Houses have voted To ADJOURN Oh ID ren 10 anu
will no doubt adhere to their determination. Tao SEES
will nearly month shorter thah tnat y, ia5
year. but 1t Will b, long enough for tho passage o. al
necessary measures.
TUMUITUoUs SCENES AT A NIGHT sEssI0N-Di3AP-
pEARANCE or AN IMPORTANT REPORT.
HARRISBURG, Penn, March 14.-Ihe House
continued In session until o'clock yesterday moEnDg
amid q most dlstraoting scene OF confusion large
number of bills were passed. Bills were called up by
tho Representative having the best lungs ana Dens
most lucky attracting tho attention OF the speaker
and members apparently knew little ana carod less
about their contents. It was discovered that tho Dill
making appropriations tho Eastern Peniienary had
mover passed beyond first reading and 1t was taken w
and passed through q second reading. The rapldity
with which bills we're disposed Of 80 great that Mr.
ey burn at one refused to vote for any more unless
the titles were announced. Half Of the members seat
vacant the majority OF those present crowded
TO the front OF the Speakers desk ana In ther eager
ness in many cases. to attract the Speakers attenon
they held I'D their hands and hats ike bidders at an
auction This continued until adjournment was car
ried for want or quorum. ,--..-...
The report OF the Committee appointed 20 lnye
The charges of cruelty against officers or tle House OF
Refuge has mysterousy d'appearei from the desk OF a
member OF the Committee To whom IL h"u ocoh si''"
for signature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
.RRrsr OF THE ERRANT SCHOOL GIRLS

BALTIMORE, March 14.-Tno two girls who
ran away from the Normal School in Philadelphia u
short time ago were arrested il this city AZ late
Friday night. They remained in custody at the Mar
shas Office all day Saturday, telegram from the Phil
adelpba police having requested that they be held until
tbs arrival Of officer from thar city. Atsp IN yes
terday a Pullaielpna officer With q brother OF one OF
the girls here and tho party left at 1890 D.
PDisdepnla being escorted 10 the depot by Dstect
i've Crone Tue girls arrested on Broadway III tho
eastern section the city, IL has been ascertailed
that they came 10 Baltimore "Wednesday last on
train from Harrisburg. They have not said where they
have been since thoy ran away from nome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
REUNION OF THE OLD GUARD OF BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE. Md, March 1.-THE Baltimore

City Guard popular military organization in this city
previous to the have called meeting of the
surviving members OF the corps, for tho purpos OF
forming an association 10 commemorate its former
existence. During tho the corps was div ided IN
sentiment. number went s0ath ana obtained hign
positions IN tho Confederate army while Others joined
Inc Union army, four OF whom obtained Beyet Major
Gencrilsnips, aud three Breyet MISUNDERSTANDING
The members the old corps residing out OF Baltimore
requested " communicate with she Secretary ~
Baltimore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
COMPUTATIONS BY THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-Thc Sehate, III
Executive session. THIS Afternoon oonhrmei tue io'"
ing nominations:
Lender Dewey be Pension AEen. at Csnandgua l. 20
pornaion Mead which sent 20 zoe stnsse oa we
iasS having withdrawn TO-DAY kobeH " Steele 10 Dc
70 OIL vacancy For PosnssATt ssexslls Vs.
,nsoa J.; Jane. IssEo, Iowa. John A. sos~s"
In.udsa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
THE COTTON pIFFrcULrlEs ADJUSTED.

CHARLESTON. S. c., March A.-Ihe dilien1'y
in the cotton market has been adjusted Factors are
sell ut delivery weight buyers taking the cotton mHs
aiaely from the sworn welgher aud weighing II wiA
she beam scale All differences are TO 10 referred F"
third wegher whose docison 10 hnaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON. March 13.-The President sent

tho following nOniuaIiOns 10 tho senate to-day
Lesndr NJ Dewey be Pension Agent a. CAnsriss1a herl
ssmue. lsvsy picGos 10 b Assistant ssreyeF o. s. Aa'I
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
yuuOrtant!

There is now in this city capitalist from New
York, Mr.. Ellsworth, looking around for site
to establish some large factories-paper mill,
general machine shops and foundry. He will be
in the city for very few days, intending to 60
early next week to Rock Island. As Mr.. Ellis.
worth means business, would it not be well for
our Business-Me Association to have meet
ing as soon as possible to show Mr.. E. that we
are interested in him, and to render him wha,
assistance we can. Certainly Mr.. Z. should not
be allowed to go away from US until he has met
our business men, and until he has been thor
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Miss Anna Field,

at no. % Madison St., is still making the dresses
Of all our fashionable ladies', both in the city
and country surrounding She keeps a fine
stock Of dress trimmings of all kinds selected
with that care and judgment that only one OF
her experience can employ. She has also the
celebrated Buttcrick's patterns, and is agent for
Cornwells sef.ftting chart. This last is q new
and valuable aid for the ladies' and is rapidly be-
coming justly popular. Miss Field will give full
instructions for its use, and the ladies should al
least examine it-thcy will fiRd it useful. HcI
friends will always find her "at home" at hcr
store on Madison ST.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

buys more goods than gold dollar did before
the late war To-day Scott Bros. " Co. viii
commence a Big Sale of large lot of goods re
Gently purchased at lower prices than before thu
late war,--such goods as are adapted to the sea
son.
Shawls, furs, cloaks, dress goods, TN this de
partment some great bargains) ladies and gents
underwear, nice merino vests at 80 cts. each
shectings, blcached muslins, cotton hannes
wool fannels and cloths.
1000 yards new prints good fast color prn
at 5 ets.; dark standard prints At Ga cts; choice
styles to cts.
Table linens, towels and napkins; fine S--4 ia
ble d1mask at Sl.00, worth $l.jO; fine Turkey
red damasks at Sl.00, worth Sl.25; cloaking vel
vets and black silks at lower prices than cvel
known in this county. $3.50 silks at $500; 81
silks at s1.OO; $500 black silk cloakiHg velvc
ut $1,000. Large assortment of fancy goods fo
the holidays. SCOTT, BROS. d Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
The Tidal Wave,

That shall sweep the country If Havana 'ooac-
co holds out. The "Tdal Wave" is the new &c.
cigar just put on the market by Smith, Rising
g. Co. AS there have come to be so many brands
of sc. cigars, Mcssrs. s., r. Il Co. were in meas
ure compelled to begin the manufacture OF one,
and have brought out the above, which, 1--we be-
leve We can safely say, is the re'y best on the
market. We tried one, and say that in our judg
mcnt there are but few brands Of cigars of higher
price that compare with it. Pray try one.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Waiting For a GIVE.

Three or four days ago. within two or tbro,
lies OF this city, Washington street mer
iant, who had business in the country, cam,
small creek, beside which native wa,
ASKING his shirt The man was sousinp tbf
arment up and down and around. and as he
fonsed" he whlstled a verv merry tune.
DO you have to wash your own shirt ?''
poured the merchant. as he halted.
Mot allus, but old Bet has got o. her fits
lestn was the ready reply.
Then you don't agree very well?"
Purity well as a eineral thing Bets kind
mulish, an I'm Kind o. mulish. and when
|e git our backs up we claw off to see who'll
|lve first" -
81 do" sup
why don't you get It. thene'
mat would be Gavin to Bet. stranger
hes sqoaited on the oGiy bit of bar soan
ween here an Nicksburg. and she's acLiue
have me slide up an ask her for it,"
And you won't:'
Stranger" replied the native. as he
ralghtened up, don't | look like a feller
nod wear one shirt for three months afore
cave in an holler for seam
Inc merchant sided with him and as he
rove on the man soused the shirt nm ant
,wn and whistled: 'P any
Il m gwine up the river -
Hear me holler." =
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

The surgeons Of the international Surgical In
stitute will visit this city on the 9Th and G.h o
January, 1876, and Cnn be consulted at the Cliff
ton Hotel
No Institution in the world has met with sucl
hearty favor ard endorsements as this. The dl
ference in their favor is, that they will positive
IL make no promises they cannot faithfully per
form, prefering this plan, to that of eXtorting
money. doing no good, and losing reputation
In every case where cure is promised. writ
ten guarantee ia issued.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

Mrs. O'MEARA is always up to the times with
something new. and you should sec what she has
for this season and the still colder soon to fol.
low. She has some mighty pretty things for the
holiday season, in her line, too Visitors arc al.
ways, welcome, nay, urged, to examine her goods
and learn her prices She's afraid of neither.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
/imInerInan's.

s. Zimmerman has enlarged his store rsom hy
building on new two story addition-making
his room nearly twice as large us any room in
the city; and he has it filed (both storics) com.
pletely with new and fashionable furniture. On
account of the hard times he has reduced his
prices very materially, and now believes he can
undcrscl any furniture house in the county.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

Yes" he said, dleamiy, eve are always
living for subjective goal. Unconscious
! it may be, but still we strive. We lean
Ter the verge of the infinite, longing to grasp
mysteries, and are lost in the profundtles Of
immensity," Yes" she replied thought.
lily, "but, John, would you mind my putting
brown patch on the seat of these old black
|ns of yours?"
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

There is no denying the fact that piece OF
jewelry or plate makes one of the most accepta,
Bile presents that can be given at the holidays or
any other time. Mr.. Peterson, on La Sale St.
recognizing this fact has selected his new stock
with this especial idea in view and has succeed.
ed most admirably. Call on him at once and
MAKE your selections. His policy Of low price,
like the law OF the Mcdes and Persians, al.
tcreth ncYerN
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Sill the RuSh

continues at II. J. GILLEN's Gillens stock is al,
rays full and complete and its uniform good char
acter speaks volumes for the management of the
house. Every one is invited to examine his
mammoth stock, and share in the extraordinary
bargains he is now Offering. Gllens policy is
always to reduce prices at this season, and he is
as good as his word-he ne,er fails to do so.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

"Apt alliteratlon's ar;ful aid,'' isn't bad
ing in its place, but really, it would seem
at ole of our great poets goes too far when
! writes: "The summer it summeth the
Eeetness of things; departed the dirge
hich the doodle,bug sings no humming-
trd hummeth the live-long day, nOrbumble-
ke bummeth the hours away!>
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

She was ticketed for New Orleans, and the
Fst night aboard the boat she opened her
fteroom door Just before retiring, stuck her
Pse out and yelled trantacally:
|''Captingl Capting,
["Whars wanted, madam ?" inouired ,bs1
|hcial, as he approached the cabin door
I'm lone woman, Capting, AZ Won wa,,
pow, she skrieked. land if this boat blows
3. | depend on you to call mel' '''"0
He agreed, and she slept soundlv and
eaceably. anu
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

we note, as harmonious circumstance
Tact that recipe for an Editors cake, -
fblished in Saturdays IaterOccaa, contains
IS principal ingredients, sour cream ana
kta. 1t isn't enosgh that an editor should
|ke rotten WOOD on subscription and use the
|w,dust on pancakes, but they've got to pill
|g it on so thick that pretty soon they'll kill
m for living.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

A Louisville girl was shot in the foot day
two ago, and the doctors are engaged in
ming for the ball. One of them has work.
his passage into the foot for so great
stance that they are obliged to let his pro
'ions down TO him by a ropes. LOuts
publican.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

|Our Dan remarked to his wife last evening
he left home for the Office "I'll be back
ten O'Clock if don't meet with any serious
|ll-back.o at won't be well for yod to
Fet any pull-backs, Daniel, serious or sml-
&, If know Of it," SAID his better-half, in
bes which Indicated that she meant it.
|troit 7rS6,1ae.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

iiNENSE WEAL1H-mong the most wealthy
OI -tiherlcans are the propretors of standard and
merltorious proprietary medicines The trade.
mars Tor HALLS BALsAM is estimated worth
$4,000: This value is based on the instrinsic
merit OF the medicine. II is the most marvel.
lous remedy for coughs, colds. and pulmonary
HOthpIaltts known. Price, $lOO per .ottlc.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
j. DIckey & Son.

Dickeys display of fine jewelry and gold and
silver-ware is gorgcous,-such a stock is but
rarely seen even in metropolitan cities, and
comprises everything. 1t is hardly necessary to
state this firm cannot be beaten on low prices
their long business career and success in Ottawa
has proven that years ago, and they never change
except for the advantage of their customers
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Grimtll's.

After considerable delay the Griilths our boss
boot makers. have settled down in the rooms
over Sanders Grocery Store on Main street
where they propose to do all kinds Of custom
work The workmanship of the Grlfths is too
we'll known to the citizens of this county to need
commentator at our hands, but new corners and
skepties should 20 to them and examine that
case of work in their rooms,-it speaksfor itself.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Books FOR the Holidays.

In the whole range Of suitable presents, none
rank higher, or give more enduring satisfaction
than books. Besides the new books of the day,
Our stock embraces, as usual, standard library
LOOKS IN the best editions and in all varieties oi
blheinS, and illustrated gift books.
OsYAN a. UAPEN.N.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Something Entirely New.

Osman & Hapeman received yesterday cast
of the celebrated Hartford Trailing Ferns fo
decorating purposes; also some Pressed Fern
and Autumn Leaves. They are the most beauti
full of all things for decorating your homes. Cal
and see them at once, as there is but limitc'
quantity Of them. First come, first tseryed.'
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

IN old bachelor who died recently, left a
ldividing all his property equally among
surviving women who had refused h,T,
cause" said he, "to them owe all my
thly happiness"
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

She was brushing his hair and he enjoyed
ing fused over amazingly. Rolling up
eyes, he SAID; My dear, why was Co.
mbns when he landed in America like me
W" She couldn't tell him, and he ex
aimed: Because he was tickled at beng
ssed OVER
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

'Lemme die now,' said old Smith, who
'es up on the IaZoo ave lived TO see the
he when lttakes thirty-fiv yards of callker
make the old woman dress. I'll go home
d deed the plantation to the boys and get
idy to pass in my chips,-Ne,o orleans
D1a
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

An Arkansas man ate Il pint of sawdust ii
" days ago on bet. A nRtelligcnt phys-
IN who was called IN told him that he
,uld have pain in his lumbar region if he
ick TO such board as that.-NeD 6r.eaas
mes
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

man called into store in This city lately
pa asked for sheet of paper on which to
flte a letter. After writing awhile the pro
.etor noticed him scratch on q piece of
fper, and shortly came this request: "I.ook
Pre-, friend itssome time since wrote much
|onty you snow me how to make q? Iwant
wlie isaiah.' The merchant helped him
~ Vi ihisulInculty. y.-LentSt0acn Me- JOurndl.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

l gentleman was examining an umbrella
! commenting upon its fine quality. yes"
d a person present, "he fancies everything
sees" And,' added II third party, "is in
ned to seize everything he fancies."
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

dish.washlng machine is the latest in
ltioa They will continue to invent wash
wringers, ironcrs, sewers and one thing
another till women wall not be worth
cen cents dozen.-R RurQt Nep Yorker.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

The Boston Transcript observes that 1t Is
insult for his acquaintance to congratu.
man on his "luck" who has been hard
work in an obscure way for years and at
9Th achieves success.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

A Frank e Co. manufacture all the goods they
sell, therefore money can be saved by trading
with them. Their place is located West OF the
CoNt House.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Hnt for Christmas! !

haye an elaborate assortment of Christmas
Toys, and the largest quantity OF Dolls ever
brought to Ottawa And what is more, propose
to sell them clear do,ca allowing no one to beat
me on prices. Be sure to examine my stock be.
fore purchasing. NO u COURT ST
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
Millinery.

am offering special Inducements now in millin
cry goods, and if the ladies wish to save t,renty-
Jdve per cent. these hard times on their purchases
and get the best and most stylish goods in Otta
wa, they will be sure to call at Lows, 6 Court st
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

The State, County and City Taxes are now
due, and the same can be paid by calling ut the
County Trcasurers Office, on and after the 10th
day Of December, 1875. K o. BLACK,
Town and City Collector.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
santa Clans

Thcn lac starts out on Christmas eve. will frs
visit Walther and buy his presents ofhim He car
sell them cheaper than old Santa ever though
Of doing.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

\ fair Sicilian maiden lately got on TOP. OF
house in Palermo, anolnted herself with
of petroleum and burned herself alive be-
ise the cOachman wouldn't marry her
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11
BUDGET OF FUN.

=. c., candid man, advertises as follows
= Chicago paper: II want a wife that has
the stamps; looks and age 40 object"
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

Cost. Cost. Cost.
Gold Watches at cost.
Gold Chains at cost,
Fine Stone Cameo Sets at cost,
Silycrware at cost.
Fine Table Cutlery at cost
Silver watches at cost,
Call and be convinced.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

From the journal of Henglish tourist in
nerica: "Talk habout their Yankee Doc
b! Their national toon is the spit.toon !"
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

DR. LAFoSTAINE, who Is advertised on aloth'
er page to remain but 20 days from the 29th ult.
has on account of the business pressing upon
him, decided to prolorg his stay here to GO days
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

be stoYe was cold and the kettle wouldn',
boil,
she tilted the can and poured on little
oil:
Pne to meet the man who blew out the gas.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

Cash, az usual, will have the largest assort
mcnt of holiday goods in the city.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

er's name
IN ncxp!res.
should be
sponds to
notify the
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

Nut: sad arai,s ios l.: .9!.dsy. 4. s.s -: g.os
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

ADVERTISE
| be charg
D be made
with their
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

In the va
70 section,
ag doncin
.iheralpse
made. and
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

ten ct the
hing,
ylich., Will
st church,
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

= plainly
pc contln.
nveli ies)
s one dol.
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

upper and
ext Thurs.
large and
81 descrip-
V are very
10 feel per-
a pleasant
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

( ShaOOOna
Id in their
9Th, 1919, at
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

In all desirable materials and colors from low prices to fir
Black and Colored Alpacas in all grades and prices.
Black Mohair in all qualities at new prices.
New Fancy Paids in all that is new, including Scotch.
New Cashmcres in Black and Colors at very low prices
New Mourning Dress Goods, Bombazines, Grapes,
New Black Dress Silks, very cheap, from 81 to 81 y.
New Stock Of Popns all the best makes, including Irish
truly immense in quantity, beautiful in quality and cheap
the Lowest
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

trictly In
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

Ncnicnt and
number Of
'r month, e..
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

: Episcopal
reeablc So
ming, Dec.
ncing, and
on will be
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

ny presents.
can get any
Watches, ear.
> buttons. or
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

from Reads
icnin-, nj No.
YOU can buy
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

oyster sup
IN Church
/ Tuesday
ITO both en-
lhe supper
N
The Ottawa free trader., 1875-12-11

I OF elegant
ipuHs 1t Ucrg
utJul styles
use, second