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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Joe Meyers has lately whitfield out flock Of
decoy ducks which are as large as life and nearly
twice as natural One fell INTO wash-tub the
other day. His favorite dog, retriever, instantly
plunged in, grabbed the duck and laid it down
in triumph at Joe's feet. When Joe goes hunting
ducks and places his decoys in the river and
wild ducks light among them, he can't tell totheI
from which until he shoots into the entire flock
Those that fly away, Of course, are the wildfowl
those that he gathers up and brings home ar,
the wooden frauds. As he Tugs them home tn,
wondering boys exclaim, Gosh, amt Joe Meyer,
bully on ducks-curlous how he kills the same
ducks every day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04
THE COURTS.
The Circuit Court,

The following business has been disposed of in
this court since our last issue:
CRIMINAL.
20. The People, &C., vs. Talbot |. Stilson As
sault with intent to kill. Plea of guilty OF an as
sault with deadly weapon with intent to com.
nit bodily injury when no considerable pnvoca.
ton appears.
"a. The People, &c, VS. Thomas Murphy and
Edward Masters. Larceny. MOL pros'd as t.
Masters.
COMMON LAW.
30. Elmer Baldwin, assignee Of Lyman Cad
well, VS. Frank w. Bullock, administrator of the
estate OF James S Bullock, deceased On trial
l02. Mayer IL Raymond, for the use Of Enocl
NJ. Raymond, VS. Levi Green. Assumpsit Jury
out.
los. Hursts & Wilson VS. Emery II. Matthias
Assumpsit. Motion for new trial oyerrmed and
judgment in favor of defendant for costs.
ll5. Osman Farin VS. James Spalding APP
peal. Continued for agreement.
ll9. The Ottawa, Oswego IL Fox River Valley
X. r. Co, for the use Of Jos, Jackson, VS. Samuel
McMath. Verdict for defendant
40. The Village of Tonica vs. John B.. Porter
and Margaret Landes Ejectment. Suit discon.
tlnued as to John b. Porter.
4Gl. Vim. Comstock vs. VIM. Caldwell and Jabe2
Mackey. Judgment by confession for SI2.55.
CHANCERY.
1ls. Clara Mccormick VS. Dow f. Mccormick
Divorce. Decree.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04
Chicago Market.

Nov. 81, 1876.
Flour-Pric,e about the same. Fancy white
winter extras, tl75G7J0; spring extras t5OOQs
$50; fancy NJ nnesota patent $6.d0GsOo.
wheat-Higher. Winter, red, SIZE No |
spring, l.l2dl.l4; No. ., ti.i0@tll2.
Connie =, 45f45Isc. Options. Nov, 42d43c
OAts-Cash sales, 32f33c-, Qatter for whiie)
Rye-59d62c., for No. 2
Barley-No. 2. 7sGs7c.
Lard-t955C6f9.75.
Tallov-sc.
Potatoes 55i75c.
Butter-Good fancy yellow, $50 sc, roll, ga
2jcts.
| Eggs-22G23c. per doZ.
Ca,ile-Dull, and prices unchanged. Farey
grade steers t500-t525; choice natives e. 4Oe,
sIj, cows and heiiers s32j s325
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Cullen, the valiant hero of the Republican,
who is vigorously crushing the rebellion, now
that the rebellion is all over and his carcass in
no danger from rebel bullets, was in Il rather
disagreeabe "hX" one morning last week. He
had been casting opprobrium upon the demo
cratic veterans who fought to save the Union,
and Richard Edgecomb, a soldier, had caught
Cullen, cornered him, and was giving that stay
at-homeafter the -war-fghter a little wholesome
advice. Cullen WINGED and grinned and tried to
look wise, but had to listen till Dick" finished
and then Cullen went to his Office, probably to
write another article allowing that "all The
democrats are rebels"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04
ItIaine's War Record.

81 saved the nation from the South"
Quoth war-scurred Jimmy Blaine.
"My weapon was my naked mouth"
My battlefield In Maine.
"And at the sound OF Sumpter's gun
scorned to stop at tribes,
But brayely marched to Washington
And jobbed in Spencer rifles.
"When Lincoln loudly called for men
For rebel guns 10 shoot,
Twas bled more than all the rest
To pay my substitute.
"Ive never blanChed with fear or fred
The tongue OF mortal man;
I've never bent the servile knee,
Save once-lo Mulligan."
-Netp York Sun.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

There is a man in town who for many years
has lived near the glue and soap factories Of
Chicago. He can't sleep nights here because he
misses the peculiar odor of his old surroundings.
We advise him to attend the Hayes & Wheeler
meetings here and listen TO the republican
speakers. The Shiny filth and mud they throw
at Tilden and Hendricks ought, in some meas
ure, TO be a substitute for the odors OF which the
man is deprived. Even to read the Ottawa Re
prJlicaa and Chicago Inter- Ocean would be better
than nothing in that line to him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04
SpsGial Nntifes.
DIR. IL. OLlN.

OF Chicago Formerly of this place. Will visit Ottawa,
Cnnon Hotel the Grst Tuesday OF each month treating
ali diseases OF the Eye and Ear, surcally Otherwise
Upera ous tor cataract, artificial Fup Inverted lids closure
of the ear duet eye srasshyo and the removal
unor- and morbid gowt- OF every description Artificial
eyes and ear ars Inserted without pain previous opera
ton Granular eye.ds ne D,4 reoe diseae IN the ce,t
ipd'cql}gab,i srmug.1'ig tHFa
From his long eXncruncc In Treating Diseases OF the Eye
and he feels couadet IN stating that he can nearly
every case Chronic diseases also eGed, Consultation tree
Largest stOcl, Of Artificial Eyes IN the West
December 10th lS10.-u
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Any poison which has been swallowed In
teniionally or by accident, may be rendered
harmless by swallowing two gills Of swee
oil. An individual with very strong con
sttution should take twice the quantity. Tn,
oil neuirallzes every form OF vegetable o
mineral poison with which physicians ar,
acquainted. -FxohaHce.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Casslus VI. Clay, IN a speech he made re.
Gently IN Ohio, said he had been told by
Lieutenant Fisher, of West Point, that out OF
the eighty major generals who went into the
Union army, seventy of them were demo
Gratis; out Of six brigadiers four were demo
Gratis, and he ven,ured the assertion that, il
the officers and men, living and dead, who
were IN the army could be counted, a MAORI
ty of them belonged to the democratic party.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

MURDER WILL oUT.-A few years ago august
Flower wa. discovered to be certain cure for
Dyspepsia aHd Liver complaint, few thin Dys.
peptics made known to their friends how easily
and quickly they had been cured by its use. The
great merits Of Green's August Flower became
heralded through the country by one sufferer 10
another, until without advertising, its sale has
become Immense, druggistsin every town in the
United States are selling il. No person suffer.
ing with sour stomach, sick headache. costiye.
ness, palptation OF the heart indigestion. low
spirits, etc. can take three doses without relief
Go 10 your druggists, Forbes n Gchring and gel
bottle for - cents and try it. sample bottles
10 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

After all the Infamous villanies IF the Grant
sdn Illustration exposed last winter, Republi
can orators parade the country telling the
people that his administration is purer than
that OF Washington. Are the people fools,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

The announcement that Gillian would address
public meeting In Ottawa was received with a
much less lively satisfaction than II II had been
that he would address sundry boarding house
keepers In a private way on finances.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

OTTAWA Wholesale Market.

OTTAWA, Nov. Sd, 1876.
The following were the figures yesterday:
Corn, 37d39c. for ~ lbs. Oats, New, lSd23c TO
50 lbs; timothy seed, sl.50@ lG0; Hay, S6 fo
prairie, s7@S for timothy; Potatoes, New, 65@
zoe
We quote below
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Go TO the lie Bon-Ton for dinner aud tea to-day,
and get a first-class meal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

For hrstelass oyster slew do not fall to visit
The lie BOn-Ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04
County Court.
PROBATE.

PROBATE,
In the matter of the guardianship OF John n
Oliver, minor. Report Of accounts presented
approved to be recorded.
Guardianship of Arthur Fields ct al minors
Report OF accounts approved and ordered record
ed.
Guardianship Of Laura T. Magill, minor Da
yid Walker az pointed guardian. Bond, $4,000
Estate Of Bryan Hart, deceased. Daniel Hart
appointed administrator. Bond, $4,000. Notice
To creditors third Monday in January next
Estate Of Jonas Eckert, deceased. Inventory
appraisement bill and widows reinquishmen
approved and ordered to be recorded, and leav,
gwen to sell chattel property at public sale Oh
the 18th day Of November 1876.
INSANE.
VIM, Cone, Of Earlville, aged g. years, was ad
judged insane by jury summoned on TuesdaJ
by Judge Miller. His insanity was caused by
financial trouble, and is one of years duration
He has been minister of the gospel. Is not
pauper. Application has been made COR his ad
mission to the Elgn asylum.
CONTEMPT.
An interesting little fracas occurred in this
court on Tuesday, over some probate matters. II
seems the counsel got up a lively lingual spa'
ring between themselves, when one gentleman &
far forgot himself as to address himself in this
mood and manner to the Judge. The Judge, Is
was natural and right, was not in the humOr I.
appreciate the gcnteman's remarks, which 50
vored strongly of contempt of court, as he tool
occasion to remark. This rather cooled off tn.
eminent counsel, who begged the Judges pardo,
and applied himself thereafter to his business,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Get your rubber boots at ] Megafins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04

Go to the lie Bon.Ton for frst.class meal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-11-04
We quote below /:

Flour white winter wheat, 100 ns........f
Elnnr snring wheat. retall, . 100 MS. .......2 p
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
CORONERS' WORK.

STONED TO DEATH JUsrIFIABLY-K1LLEp BY
SECOND AVENUE CARA srEvEDoRE's
FATE.
An inquest into the facts relative to the death OF
Daniel O'Brien, who was struck with q stonc by an
Italian named Bel Gotez, in fight between tho two
men in Mulberry street, on October "a, held by
Coroner EickhoG The evidence OF Michael Welsh OF
No. rs Mulberry street, showed that Brien, who
lived at No 81 Mulberry street, was standing in front
Of No. s5 Of the same street, the afternoon OF tho
dato me entloned, and very much under the infu-
encc OF liquor He showed strong disposition TO
pick quarrel with every Italian who passed,
and struck ono old man, who quickly ran
away. Later Gotez camo along and O'Brien
hit him on the mouth with his 1st,
when Gotez jumped toward the middle OF the street
0'Bren followed and attempted to continue his i'll
treatment, when Gatez caught up and throw
at his assaiant, hitting him on tho head. Both men
were arrested. and O'Brien was sent to Blackwcl's
Island charge OF intoxlcation His wounds caused
him to be placed in tho Charity Hospital Here the
cut assumcd an alarming appearance, and although
carefully attended 0Brcn died the 18th ull. Tho
jury in thor stated that they considered that
the blow by Gotez was made IN selfdcfcnce
DANGEROUS CORNER
A gardener OF West Farms, named James Bradley,
stepped on Third avenue car al the corner Of Grand
street ana the Bowery, on the evening OF November
Is last, and Was almost instantly knocked down and
run over by Second avenue car, which was turning
the quite rapidly, though the put his
brake as quickly as he could Bradcy's arm aud
shoulder were badly acerated, but he insisted upon
going home Next day, however, IL was found
necessary TO remove him TO Bellevue Hospi-
tai, where he died from the effects OF his
injuries two days later. These facts laid yes
terday before jury presided over by Coroner
Elckhon, verdict rendered stating the facts
and ccnsurlng the Second Avenue Railroad Company
permitting reckless driving the Grand street
corner.
FELL DOWN HATCH.
Coroner Wotman yesterday held inquest on
the body OF Archibald d. White, stevedore, who died
the New York Hospital from injuries received by
accidentally falling down the hatchway OF tho ship
Caledonia, at pier No. 2l North River, october Is
The verdict was in accordance with tho facts
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
DIALECT HUMOR.

sDiacct Humor' was ths subject OF lecture whel
was delivered last evening at Association III by Mr.
W. s. Andrews. Tho lecture chiefly illustrative
Mr.. Andrews prcferring not to troat the sujecri
too much OF analytical spirit. On, OF the thirty
forty dialects OF the English language ho illustrates
some seventeen eighteen In London alone
be said, there three classes OF people
VINO could be hardly said to speak tho Eng
lish ansuagc--the gentleman fop the cockncy whs
that large class OF persons OF whcn Sam Weller ane
his father the shining lights The different quail
OF the irish dialect broguc, were illustrated by
tho lccturcr-rhe North OF Ireland dialect with its
knship the Scotch the moro pronounced broguc OF
Cork and Limerick, and the very slight brogue OF
Dublin which, in the case Of educated people, was
hardly pcrccptiblc. The Irish nc credited with
beng tho witticst people in the world
Their mirth, no SAID frightened every condition Of
life He next illustrated the two varieties OF negro
dialects to be found In this country, the Yankee da
Northern districts OF New England and the dialect Of
the Souhcrncr. with its nclnng TO tho negro lntona
tion. Afer briefly considering the vicxs Of Leigh
Hunt Hazit Sidney Smith and others OF the essayiss
the subject Of Wit and humor he passed on TO the
consideration of American humcr which, he said,
great richness and vigor and essentially original
in illustration OF his proposition no quoted extracts
from Arcmus Wards Lecture the Morlnons,"
Marx Twains '.Roughing It," and road Bret Hartcs
poem sJlm.n illustrating the broken English spoken
by foreigners no read burIcsquo OF 'sShcrdans
Ridcn in the English dialect which Germans speak
lie concluded the lecture with story OF Mark TWAIN,
not known through his published works, but which
very happily told by tho humorist himself not
long ago at q social reunion in this city.
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Judge Van Brunt, at Special Term Of the Court Of
Common pleas, yesterday granted an alternative
damus to compel the Board OF County Canvassers TO
meet and the voto Of the following candidates
for aldermen :-George DemperdoG and Edward J.
Burke, in the First ward Anthony J. Quinn, in the
Fourth; William Writer'S, In the Fifth; austin LEACH
n the Eighth; Joseph Carroll in the Tenth; William
Eylier, the Eleventh. James Farrell, in the Twelfth
Norris L. Lubacker, in the Thirteenth; Ambrose
ONien in the Fourteenth; James A. Cowl, in the Six
teenth; John Masterson in the Eighteenth, and Wer-
ner Burns IN the Twentieth The order is returnabe
Friday next.
Mayor Wickham will resume his duties at the City
Hall this morning after an absence OF several days.
The Board of Apportionment Will meet to- morrow
for the purpose of taking final action upon the esti-
mates for 1871
Andavits from tho Park Comm missoners, In defence
the charges submitted by the Citizens Committee
Will be sent In 70 Mayor Wickham to-day. Tho final
examination INTO tho charges made against the CON-
missioners Will take place on Thursday next.
City Chamberlain Tappan yesterday deposited to
the credit tho city 81 $50 S. being interest city
moneys.
Coroner Croker and Alderman Pinkney were yester.
day sworn into office Tor their new term by Acting
Mayor Lewis
The Board OF Aldermen for tho year 1877 hal secret
President, clerks aud other attaches yester
day. The following is said to be the sslaten agreed
upon President Henry d. Purroy; Clerk, Francis J.
Twomey; Deputy Clerk, William IL. Moloney; Ser
geant- Arms James Walsh Chairman OF tho Finance
Committee and ex-ofcio member Of the Sinking Fund
Patrick Keenan,.
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
THE EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

At halfpast ten O'Clock yesterday morning the work
OF hosting the last OF the ''cradle cables from the
loot the top OF tho Brooklyn tower commenced
One hundred feet OF the cable pulled on its way
across the before the men lett of lor the day
Cons iderable difficulty experienced in the accom-
pIlshmcnt Of the work account OF tho high
wind which prevailed. Tho manila ropo several
times got badly twisted, and four different times
buggy containing two men had be from the
Brooklyn side and once from the Now York side, 80
place tho pulling rorc In proper position and mako
things work smoothly. While these men were
and docks adjacent to the two towers watched them
with great anxiety Tho lttlc buggics about four feet
square, which held them on The platform. swayed to
and fro in way that any thing but pleasant TO the
sightscers below on the docks and boats
Tho worKmen IN the buggies, howover, kept at their
work coolly calmly, and banded jokes with their
fellow workmen tho towers rs long as their voices
cJuld reach thcm This morning the stretching OF the
cable will proceed as usual. and, the weather permit
ting Mr.. i. y. harrington, the master mechanic ex
poets that Il will be secure the New York side
before nghtialL The carpenters both piers aro
to be used BY the workmen on tho main cables Tho
temporary loot bridge, ready, will be iad
this last cable is firmly secured in position.
MEETING THE BOARD oP NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. STATE
.NEST woRE-TfE GREAT CABLES.
The trustees OF the East River Bridge held their regu
lar monthly meeting at tho office Water street Brook
Iyn yesterday afternoon. the President, Mr. Henry
Murphy, in the chair. The report OF the treasurer
which submitted showed the following condition
OF the treasury Total cash receipts $7.124 III 81
total cash expenditures 50. .929 232 80; total cash on
hand, Sle4, ,SS5 SO; total Liabilities, S3l, 343 49, IL
reported that contracts Tor thirty tons OF WIRE had
been made for tho manu- facture OF the large cables
Mr. Murphy SAID that the engineer was OF the opinion
that would be necessary construct two extra storm
cables, addition 10 those already provided Tor, in
connection with the temporary loot bridge. These
cables TO be and quarter inches IN diameter
The Messrs Roebilng had offered 10 make the cables
with the Chrome Steel Company. Tho contract was !.
authorized TO be made
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
NO FUNDS NO SKATES.

The fact that there has been no provision made by
the Department Of Perks 10 keep the ponds and
lakes in condition for the enjoy mcnt by people
OF the health invgvrating exercise Of skating attracts
notice. and impression abroad that this will
tnue through the winter. 1t was with OF
ccrtaning the exact truth that the writer yesterday
sought Secretary Irwin Of the Commission. This gen.
tleman reports that the embarrassment growing out
OF lack OF money is likely 10 be but
temporary. The Board Of Estimate and Ap-
portionment recently transferred to the proper
count $4,000. This sum can be used during the
month in Keeping the drives open and free from
They have money, however, to clear tho lakes and
ponds o: snow aud MAINTAIN them IN proper condi-
iion Tor skaters On the lst OF uary, however, the
now appropriations about to be made will come IN,
they then be prepared to arrange matters in
the interest those who glide over the CLASSY surface
OF the "slccping waters" II the increase recon-
mendcd by the e ard OF Aldermen be allowed by the
Board OF Apportonment Mr. irwin anticipates iittle
trouble continuing all the works under the Jurs-
dicton OF the department.
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
THE CHARITY BOARD.

At the regular daily meeting Of the Board OF Chari
ties and Correction yesterday morning was resolved
to request Dr. Ordronaux, the State Com missioner OF
Lunacy, TO make examination OF the testimony
taken the OF Mrs Gleason, TO discover, II pos
sbc II the lady mentioned was forced to undergo any
improper treatment, and to confer with the Board, In
the event Of the discovery Of any iltreatmen as 10
what preventive measures be adopted TO prevent
its recurrence copy OF tho resolution was al once
despatched TO Dr. Ordronaux and his reply 70 expected
in day or two. BY the Doctors opinion the decision
OF the Commissioners will be governed
The Commissioners are now engaged In a thorough
investigation into the manner OF escape OF the Prison
who dccampea from Blackwells Island on Thanks.
giving Day.
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

A meeting OF the Executive Committee OF the Amen
lean Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Anmals
held yesterday at the headquarters Of the society,
Mr. Royal Phelps in tho chair There also pres
ent James stokes, James N. Brown, Nathan q. Ely,
N. VI. Bockwith, Frederic Gallatin. Henry Bergh,
T. 7. Gerry, N. r. Hosack and Charles Laner. Mr..
Bcgh referred briefly the loss the society had
tancd by the lamcnicd death OF Mr.. John NJ Bixby,
and committee was appointed 70 draw up suitable
resolutions OF confidence 10 the family OF the deceased
gentleman. Ho reported the presentation 10 the So
cicty OF the drinking hydrant In front of the new
Post Oce By Mrs Matilda Beyh also the gift Of nftv
double sparrow houses by lady, 10 be placed In South
Washington square, where hundreds OF the lttle eath
cred homeless by reason OF their old
houses falling to pieces
certificate under the seal OF the society ans hand
somciy framed was voted oniccr Philip Blcil OF the
Ninth precinct, in appreciation OF hts brave and hu
name services in rescuing several horses IRON
drowning.
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY LEASE.

Judge Barrct,, Of the supreme Court has denied
motion on behalf OF Mr.. Pendleton, president Of the
New York and Staten Island Ferry Company, for
mandamus to compel the Mayor and Commissioners oi
the Sinking Fund award him the lease Of The fran
chscs OF the ferry from tho foot whitehall street.
Rcator says he gave the highest bid reality, but Mr.
stsrin bid fity per OF the profits, whsrsasN
takes sevonty-hve per cent Of the pronts 70 run
ferry and that bid shown and that Mr. ssarin
did intend TO and has not completed the Lease The
Court denied tho motion the gr0uud that tho dis
crson Of the bo intsyi0red WtsA
The New York herald., 1876-12-05
HORACE GREELEY.
Born February 3, 1911.
Died November 20, 1872.


On the other acngs OF the pedestal are craven
scroll paper ana pen and plough. typical OF the
great occupations The bust itself Is four
feet high, aud OF solid bronze.
The ceremonies we're brought TO close by the Rev.
Thomas Farrell OF 81. Joseph's church. Sixth avenue
and West Washington place, pronouncng tho follow
ing benejiction:
s.Bless US, o Lord who here assembled q
honor the memory and the virtues OF Thy great
want; and grant strength, o Lord! to initiate hN
example and labor Tor the benefit Of our fellow
creatures and our beloved country"
LETTERS ABSENT.
Letters OF regret received from George W.
Chlds Thomas McKcllar John McVIcar. John q
Whittier, A. NJ Capp, George William Curtis Cover
nor Hayes, William A. Wheeler. Hamilton Fish, Roscoe
Conkling. E. u. Morgan, Wendell Phillips william
Cullen Bryant, George Il. Mcclellan, Henry Ware
Becchcr, Francis kcrnan J. W. Forncy aad W.