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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

Tho Pacific Mail investigation, during
The recess OF congress, has been adj
Journcd 10 New York, where the Ways and
Means Committee OF the House are living at
the public expense at first class hotels under
prctcnce of occupying themselves with the
important work ottrying to ascertain who got
the $4,000 that were expended by the Pa
ciAc Mail Steamship Company to get con.
grcSs 10 gran; them subsidy u 5000 600
The carnc,tncss with which the committee
are labolHg to get to the bottom of the case
may bc gathered from an incident, which We
find duly no'eItn thereport of the New York
dajlics. IL cover Up the corrupt use that
had been made 10y 'ae boo., keeper OF the
Pacific Mail Company male false cntrles in
the books The report re1d-.
Question 10y Nj Dauas-Dg You know OF
any false entries g. other parties in the Pac
iiC Mail books
The witness gave Dawes . wink, and wills
| pcrcd IN his ear. Answer was not insisted
on.
Now public curiosity will naturally be cx-
I cited To- know what the witness meant by
that wink and what it was he whispered
in the ear Of Mr.. Dawes 50 potent as to IN
ducc him 10 forbcar pressing the question
/ Perhaps the following from Dom Piatt's pa
pei Of Monday may cast some light on the
subject.
What is curious about the affair is that
precisely what the committee asked Irwin i,
within their knowledge. There is not man
on the Ways and Means Committee who can
not giys an exact list Of tie LOBBYISTS ENGAGED
in This viliainy. Why not calf these rrnile
men 10 the stand 1t is rumored that I'M ono
OF the secret investigations the commitic and
'priyaie gentlemen, and under peculiar condi
lions, were permitted 10 see liz, which con
tanned about thirty names, but whether OF
Congrcssmcn or lobby strikers docs M, ap
pear.
4 II looks very much - il lac whole invest
cation was a "put UP job" intended more I,
screen Than 10 expose the corruption Of con
gicssm,l. When a'lsngerous question b. d.
advcneniy asked Of cooked vitnos b,
quieily.doIgo. Tie answer by wink a1i
whisper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02
DEATH Or GERRIT SMITH.

Hon. Gcrrit Smith, the well known New
York philanthropis', died suddenly on Mon.
day morning last, at the residence of his rela-
tive, Hon Jchn Cochranc, IN New 1olH city,
where he was at the time on visit to spend
the holidays. Mr.. Smith had been in the city
several days, and, surrounded by the family
Of Mr. COchranc, seemed never to have been
more cheerful, lively, or in better health On
Sunday night he retired to bed with his wife
as usual and on Monday morning rose, as
was his won't at little after six o'clock.
While dressing, his wife noticed that he stag,
gercd and seemed dcathly pale. In alarm
she asked him if hc was i'll. He said I'll am
weak-vcry weak" He tottcrcd and would
have fallen on the floor but that he was as.
sisted into bed. \ physician was immediate
ly called, who pronounced his ailment an
apopleclic stroke, and that it would be fatal,
Mr. Smith lived but four hours afterwards,
never speaking again, If indeed he can be
said to have been conscious at any time after
the fatal attack
Gcrrit Smith was born at Duca, y. \, IN
1884 and was therefore, in his 18th year. Dur
ing his long life hc had figured prominently
for many years IN American polucS, most
notably in the contest against slavery, ana
although often The object OF severe vitupera,
ton, his death will be- universally regretted
Being man Of great wealth, lie distributed
OF his means with a lIbcrallty that icv men IN
hIs position are found willing TO initiate. No
deserving charity ever appliedto him in VAIN,
though he was always sufficiently careful ana
discriminating in his largcss never 10 allow
himselftp be imposed upon by the unworthy
Ills donations in the last thirty years nave
amounted 20 several hundred thousand dol.
lars IN moccy, besides some 200 acres Of land
that DC divided among the poor Of his own
nuchbprhOod a. Peterborough, y. y. But
few days ago be sent 5000 ~ the grass
hopper sufferers in Nebraska. Mr. smith,
though a sincere christian, was never secia
nsn his philanthropy. That ghuman being
Bas in y ant was an D. desired 20 know; The
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02


Heading the list and wei worthy the
place as successful dealers in this line we
will first mention Scott Bros Il Co. Es-
tablishcd in Ottawa in the spring of 1865 I'M
der the firm name of Scott, iIout2 ~ Co., they
commenced their career at that time with old
established houses rs competitors, but by strict
attention to business, gentlemaniy department
to all customers and by making every effort 10
keep pace with eastern fashions, have in this
time won the very cnyiable position of the lead
ing dry goods housc-nOt only in Ottawa, but
within radius OF fifty miles. Their sales in 1874
foot up to a larger amount than any other dry
goods house in this congressional district, and
have but few equal, in the statc-outsidc OF
Chicago.
Their trade is not what we might call a local
trade, although they have avery extensive home
patronage, but it reaches out beyond Ottawa and
vicinity into the surrounding towns and villages
By keeping as fine a stock as they do, they draw
the best trade from the other towns in the coun.
ty, in the finest classes of goods.
This firm occupy what was until lately three
distinct stores, now all in one, well lighted and
arranged with all the the modern convcnicnccs
for showing goods. Considering the extensive
ness of their stock, the beauty of their rooms
and the courteous treatment to customers, il i
not surprising that so great success has crown
ed the efforts ST Scott Bros. * Co.
d. HrENAN " Go.
engaged in general merchandising business i,
without question, the heaviest firm in their line
in the county They are running two houses
one In Ottawa and one in Strcator The Ottawa
house, established in lNc6, enjoyed 50 prosper
Gus q trade as TO be compelled in October last
10 secure more room. Accordingly the stock and
good will Of r. +. Eialc X TO. were purchased
and the tEo spacious store rooms merged into
one by the opening OF large arch in the parti'
ton wall The Ottawa store carries a stock oi
$4,000 worth of goods, and the Strcator store .
stock Of $4,000 The Strcator establishment j.
without doubt. the most extensive, both III
room and magnitude Of stock, in the county
W. have heard many experienced business men
remark that it is the largest and most conven-
icntly arranged store building for a general husI-
ue,s, which they ever saw in the state.
The gentlemen comprising the firm are ID.
lIceuau, NJ J. Finlcn and john Flanagan.
The business of the firm during the year '>'i
aggregates the enormous sum of SjOo,Oo1 The
number Of men regularly employed IN both their
stor, is -.
II. J. GuLEN,
4 nan 81 sterling worth, citizen OF anihfeaeh-
able integrity, a business man with buf few
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ANNUAL REPORT.
The Business OF Ottawa
for 1874.
Our Leading Business Houses
and What they are Doing.

Another year which has chronicied nauSht but
general PROSPERITY to Ottawa rs city has passed
omid the cycles of time, and the FREE TRADER,
AS a recorder OF passing events, feels it within its
proyince to alludc to the progress made by her
citizens, t. record the natural Developments
brought forth, and make mention OF the prosper
ity which has rewarded our business men. with.
out further prefaclng this article, We shall with
malice toward none proceed on our mission.
Developments.
During 1874, some of our enterprisIng citizens
have discovered and very substantially improved
the Mineral Springs within the limits Of the city,
It's great value remains TO be verified by the tu-
turc visitors, and its popularity as Il watering
place TO he more extensively established 10y the
gentlemen having it in charge. So far the effect
upon invalids who have used the waters
has been entirely satisfactory. With an
analysis which for reliability cannot be
questioned and a report thereof which places ii
far above that of any other mineral waters, we
doubt not that IN few years our proud city
will stand as the peer of watering places and Justly
be recognized as "Sdtdtoga Of tie West" Con
sidering the vim and energy with which the board
Of management are endowed, we shall look for
the most sanguinc expectations TO be fully real
lied.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

TIT. l.lvELlEs, ana Other Stories. by Sarah
Winter Kellogg. ). T. Lirpincolt & Co.. PM.
ldclpha. For sale by Osman q llapcman,
ottawa, III.
There ere Ave STOKES in the volume, some
II which have had a popular ran in the
newspapers. They5eem mainly intended to
portray life scenes in Chicago, growing out
Of the great fire of1S71 and the almost equal.
" destructive panic Of 1873; and while they
are almost startling in their descriptions Of
individual suffering, resulting from those aI
palling calamitles, there is such fidelity to
nature that the stories read more like simple
narra,ions of actual occurrences than like TO.
nance. The style is pleasant and genial, and
the tore throughout uneXceptionablc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

flrrNErN C.NAL.-Two weeks ago there
was large and enthusiastic public meeting
at Clinton, Iowa, in favor of the canal from
Rock Island to the Illinois river, .and last
week another i&rge meeting on the same sub,
ject was held al Hennepln. At both these
meetings strorg and urgent resolutions were
adopted, recommending the construction of
the HenneUiE and Rock Island canal, c0nsld,
ering i, Of mere intrinsic value to the nation
at large than any work proposed, of ten
times its cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

We have three respectable music stores IN
taw3.
The Academy of Music takes ;he lead, Is .
pianos. organs, tcc., are bought for cash ard :,
without reference TO commissions and aSen
profits. Mrs. Brewer deals in several varieties
reed organs, two Kind. Of pipe or church org1
and live of the most popular Kinds Of plai
made, also is supplied with an extensive stock
,Ecc; music. piaao stools and covers, at Jos
rates than competitors can otter.. Tie or
that sin, particularly commeud- is the N1Eel
TJrgles and the piano that she safely warrant.
the kEabc.
simon 4 Bro. have large establishment "
supplied with al sorts Of goods peculiar 10
music business They have been long time
their peculiar line OF trade, and have well eal
"a custom Their preference IN pianos IS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

Spanish politics have worked around curl
ously The republican regime finding itself
no longer able 70 hold out against the weary
inr persistence of the CGrlists, have united
with IRE army and navy in proclaiming in
favor of Alpkonso, the young Prince Of the
Asturas, son of Queen Isabella. This is a
virtual return of the hog to is wallowing.
Fcr though the expelled Isabella is not in
name restored TO power, the effect is substen-
iisl.y the feIae.
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improvements.
GLASS WORKS.

As monument to the perseverance CT It's
founders the glass factory stands the most extern
svc improvement Of the year Just closed, From
the G8hen heap which the fiery fend had left to
mark the site Of the former establishment there
has been erected 4 mandatory which has paid
to its laborers $4,000 monthly since mid-sum-
mer; an establishment which we cannot better
describe than copy the language Of their book
keeper;
"Thc larger part of the works was destroyed
by fire in August 1873. During last summer the
buildings were replaced, all of brick, in the most
complete and substantial manner. \ new oven
was built on an improved plan designed by Mr..
Zellers, the Superintendent of the works 1t is
used especially for tattening extra large sizes
of glass This has proved success. And this
company can now make lights as large and per.
feet in every respect as can be fattencd in ;he
United States.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

question of creed or color never suggested it
self to his mind. His WAS the noblest OF all
philanthropy philanthropy based upon n
broad humanity. When such men die the
world is great loser; for such men seldom
too seldom Tor humanty's sake--have an
existence
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

one O. y, Stout, of indianapolis, has
achieved Immortality by obtaining, in suit
against his ilother.in.law, $500 damages for
The loss of his Wifc's affections through the
Vaccinations Of said relative. The mother.
il law was 50 eXasperated by the result that
size has gone insane.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

Is this fair \ San Francisco correspon,
icut Of the 5 ew York IForld, dprQpos Of the
visit of King Kslakana to this country, is
rakng up his past history and shows that in
his younger days he was not onlya cannibal
ID principle, bat had actually INDUCED in
seyeral feast, Of baked missionary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02

equals, the successor Of Hon VIM Reddick,
next comes for favorable notice This establish
ment Is one Of the old landmarks in Ottawa, and
Is undoubtedly one of the most prosperous in
the county II is a safe criterion from which to
make favorable mention of man or set of men,
to know that since the earliest days OF city like
Ottawa, that from sire to son,'-Or III other
words, from proprietor to some OF his statesmen,
has one stock after another been transferred,
until now Mr.. Gillen stands as its proprietor
cheered on in his business relations by the con-
tinucd patronage Of the customers Of prcdcccs
sors quarter OF century ago, as well as the
endorsement Of the main portion OF our farming
community. OF his stock and prices it is need
less for US to say word; the popularity OF his
business house, as well rs his increasing trade,
speak in more distinct terms than we could ut.
ter of the business faculty, and the business done
by the old reliable y establishment OF H. j.
Gilen.
W II. Hull,
last but not least in the dry goods trade to receive
hearty endorsement; from sc locals Faber, is
one of the most prosperous Ill the city. In bus
mess, thoroughly experienced gentleman, and
in society one of natures nobIemen he receives
our plaudits as one Of the most popular business
men in the county. His stock wisely seIccted'
tastefully displayed, and offered at the lowest
living prices, is without doubt the most fashion
able in the city. His experience il 50 great as
to enable him in purchasing, to select jast the
class 0. goods that is orcept1J', to our citizens;
hence the very few remnants upon the shelves,
and the total absence Of all old fashioned and
I. .tg 4. ,,,,', ,.a1
besides being handsome, are all of great eXpc-
rience, and perfectly courteous TO all who may
call either TO purchase goods or examine the
very elegant stock We trust that the year 1915
may bcstow as great prosperity upon Mr. Hull
as the past, and that on the Happy New Year
of '16, with his Golfers filed TO OVERLOOKING, he
may send rs another gobbler, and We again be
privileged to 'gobbc' over the prosperity OF
one OF the most staunch supporters Of the FREE
TRADER, and of him whom our community are
recognizing as one of their staunchest business
men.
D. .O'KANR
For a life time a resident of the city, and for
many years with the popular house Of Lynch,
Beatty d O'Kane, lie now occupies the old stand of
Gridley & Perkins in Cheever's block on Court
street. His opening day was April lst, 1873, and
from present appearances his closing day will
not come before our next annual review at least,
His business has more than exceeded his most
sanguine expectations, and when asked of his
prospects, only remarked that he expected to eX-
ist hereafter as heretofore by an economical bus
mess career and by dividing all profits with his
customers. Mr.. O'Kane is well worthy the con-
-, y
one year hence, occupy still higher position as
a business man than now. The farmers make
his place their headquarters and thereby demon
strates their good judgment as to the hes. place
| for bargains.
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prove just as represented in every particula
May the year 1873 be still more profitable tn;
the one just closed, for Joe is worthy and We
qualified to bear IT,
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GRIFFITH & GIBSON.

This cnterprising firm are still on hand with
all Of their wonted popularity. Known by nearly
every citizen in the county, and respected by
every one who knows them, they are SO rapidly
taking the lead in their line Of business as to
have disposed during 1874 of double of the
amount of goods they did the year previous. y
leading feature in their trade is their manufac.
tory, which furnishes a very superior article Of
boots and shoes. We have yet to find more
complete mandatory, employing better work
men. or turning out better work than Griffith II
Gibson. As to the social standin" or sterling in
tcgrity Of the proprictors, we need say nothing
as they are known and endorsed by our whole
people. future prosperous year, and still
greater trade IS our only spite to wish you
gentlemen.
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OUR CLUBBING,

We arc prepared to club the FREE TnApsH
with tho following publications, furnishing
both al the prices named, postage prepaid.
The offer is open to old Subscribers or rev
at any post office ia the country:
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Times. SID
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All subscriptions % be paid in advance.
Remittanccs mGy be made mrough money
= der or rtristcred letter.
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CAPACITY OF WORKS,


1000 boxes go #. EACH per month.
$4,000 square #. shipped
SlOOO-pay roll
500 tons Coal
80 " Soda Ash
$50 " Sand
POS bbls Lime
10000 # Lumber lor boxes "
Employ 10 men.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
Other improvements, such as the sinking CT
three artcsian wells the general routine of city
Improvements, the erection of many fine resi-
dcnces, and the rebuilding of a commodiOus
passenger depot by the Rock Island Railroad
Company have been successfully pushed to CON-
pleton. The losses by fire during the past year
have been about $l200OO but we are pleased to
state thatnew buildings either are,o will be erect
ed, upon the old cites and that by another Happy
New Year they will be again established as in the
past. We give below report Of the dOngs oI
those Of our business men who have furnished
us any information on which to base an article
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Z. 5. IENTZER,

the popular merchant tailor m Cheeyer's bio
informs us that he has enjoyed very Lbs
Trade during the past year. His work is his
COMMUNICATION aud j. second to none. Dur
,be mas, few months Mr.. Ycntzer has spent C
siderable time in devisin" an improvement NJ
no,.., He has succeeded in obtaining lett
patent upon his invention, and from the opin.
of our best manufacturers we can state that
will find ready sale. Machinery for the mi"
facturc Of his article has been ordered and SO
will be in full blast. That Mr.. Ycntzcr may
come millionaire We are in hopes, Tor a Tn
friend, more upright business man, does not .
Isl in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-02
CHILD { PEIPPS,

One of the Oldest business houses in Ottawa, and
one whose continual prosperity year after year,
has been heartily appreciated by our people, still
lives. \ business nearly double that OF 1913 has
been the reward of their lahors during the past
wear, and we are informed that during the one to
come, still greater preparations are to be made
, force of perfect gentlemen is always to be
found ot their salesroom, and rs good a stock As
ever adorned the shelves Of any establishment,
NAV be found at their emporium. The firm have
several stores, the parent being located in Bos
ton. while rival brothers are located ut Ottawa,
strcator, and Davenport, iowa. The stock car
ried in this city amounts to over $1,000, while a
busiucss of double that amount has been trans
acted during the past year.
DlNL.LEAHY,
Established in Ottawa, in April 1s45 Mr.. Lcahy
has Justly won the position Of the pioneer boot
and shoe manuiact rrer in the county. The con
tinucd patronage Of the same old customers Tor
thirty years, speak in strongest terms af his up
rightncss in business. lie is carrying stock OF
about 5000, and did a business Of about SloVVV
during the past year. SIX 10 eight worhineh are
employed and are turning ont very eNcelleh'
work. That the proprietor may spend many
more years, and rro,perou: ones too : onF Wis.,
as well Is the desire of al oar people.
JOSEPH NreATFlN.
Everybody Knows him: everybody iint' "'','
and almos, everybody pa,ron,acs him. His stock
i exclusively boots. shoes, and rubber goods.
lie has r,,n engaged IN clothing the understand
I'M. nj. Tho community for the last fifteen years
NJ, - took Of from ten 10 fifteen thou
F-.s.. sgr...t ca fsr..
sand dollars. His sales average rom "sn.y-h'e
10 thirty thousand dollars per a"hum. lis spe-
,ia,,, j in the hes; quality Of goods both for
men, women and clildrcn principally Of Phi'a-
ae,plia and New brands OF goods. They are
suitable for al grades and conditions in lie, and
a. h b. not bought any shoddy goods OF any
kind x he last two years, al his patrons can
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JAKE CIIglsTNiAN.

The ever popular merchant tailor has o"Jo.
A rushing trade during the whole year, IL
one Of our souarest business men and v
worthy Of the liberal patronage bestowed u
HIM. We can only vent our rage upon him
wishing him prosperous new year and III
hnnhln TINT Of ls.t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-08
The Grain Trade.

MOVEMENT AMONG THE FARMERS IN THE WEST
THE STORAGE AT BALTIMORE.
For ten days past there has been an active
movement of corn from the West to the
Atlantic seaboard, the receipts being heavy
at nil points, AS stated by the Chicago Tri-
buDe, the late good weather has been max.
ing corn at the rate Of 10, 100000 bushels day
and it has been universally accepted that the
corn crop will be large one. Western farmers
are clearing out their stocks of old and pre-
pairing the granaries for the reception of tho
now one. This, more than demand at
tho seaboard, is tho cause for the
rapid aoccmulations eastward. Farmers have
lost all fears OF early frosts at the West. In the
past ten days corn has declined in price or 10
cents per bushel, sales being made on the Balti-
more Change yesterday at rs and 76 cents for
prime. The European demand for grain is
light at this time, prices not having settled to
permanent basis. Besides. tho European potato
crop is in poor condition, and must be immedi-
ately marketed, and potatoes are taking the
place of grain for consumption. Wheat remains
firm in prices at Baltimore, and declines but
slowly. Local milers are buying for consump-
tion, but in the absence of European demand
Western wheat is not dealt in largely. The
prospects are, however, very favorable for q
heavy export demand for American grain this
fall and winter. There are 424, 93l bushels of
corn in Baltimore elevators, and large quantities
reported on the way. Stock Of wheat IN eleyAF
tors sc, $50 bushels. 90