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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31
An Impossible Task.

1t is possible to undertake an i'm
possibility, and it appears to the un-
prejudiced mind that in attempting
to whitewash Secretary BELKNAP, the
Republican of this city and other or
gaHs of the party, have applied them
selves to one of these insurmountable
tasks. They may cloud the post ira
dership villiany to such an extent that
people will in measure forget the
Secretary while reading the perfidies
of minor actors in the drama; they
may argue that as no one but the poor
soldiers were robbed by BELKNAP's
financiering,it is no great matter after
all. The Republican party's love for
the soldier ceased with their inability
to control his vote. BY attacking the
character and weakening the evidence
of MARSH and other witnesses against
the Secretary, they may succeed in
partially whitening over the outrage
on the soldier and the frontier settler.
But this is only the beginning of the
whitewashing task. The deepest,
blacklist, most damning infamy yet
traced to BELKNAP is that of speculat-
ing on the bones of the dead soldiers.
1t is charged and the charge is sup
ported by mass of evidence that cam
not be subborned or spirited over into
Canada, that this honest patriotic Sec
retary of War make SIS, 900 out of the
contract for reinterring the bones of
the soldiers killed in the war and set
ting up head boards at their graves.
Do the good people of the United
States and the remainder of the civil
lized world know how the contractor
was enabled to pay this large bonus on
his contract. The process was simple
though somewhat ingenious. The
great desideratum was to make the
material-the soldiers bones-go as
far as possible. Under the contract
the greater the number of the graves
the greater the profit on the job. The
soldiers were buried in trenches dug
on the battle field on which they fell.
1t was the business of the contractor
to open these trenches, collect the
bones of the brave, though thanks to
BELKNAP, not forgotten dead and
deposit each skeleton in cof-
fin, bury it and place
board at it's head. Not finding the
skeletons intact and possessing but an
imperfect knowledge of the number
of bones in the human body, the con-
tractor estimated that fourteen bones,
great and small, were quite sufficient
for soldiers skeleton, and he COM
menced reburying the remains of the
country's patriots on this estimate.
For while the work went on all
right. Fourteen bones were deposited
in coffin and buried. But it soon be-
came evident the stock was INSULT
cient. Some plan must be devised to
exc it out. Another simple plan
sufficed. Fourteen pieces of bones
would answer the purpose as well as
fourteen whole bones, and so the dead
soldiers arm and leg bones were
chopped in two. Thus the "skeletonso
were doubled in number and the con
tractors profits increased. VIII the
Los Angeles Republican or any other
Republican paper succeed in convinc-
ing the wives, mothers, sisters and
daughters of the brave men whose
bones were thus mutilated and con-
verted into a source of profit to Secre-
tary BELKNAP, that he is an honest
man and worthy gentleman ?
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31
Removal.

Messrs. Johannsen & Co. nave removed
their large furniture warehouse from Ducom-
nuns building to the building on Main ST.,
near First, formerly occupied by l.. Roeder.
The public are invited to call at the new es-
tablishment and inspect the elegant lot of
goods on dispay,wh comprises everything
in the line of furniture and upholstery, from
pine table and bedroom suit TO an elegantly
carved parlor set. With largely increased
conveniences, and many new advantages,
Messrs. Johannsen Il Co hope TO keep pace
with fhe growth Of their business and give
their customers the best establishment of the
kind in the city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31

To the highest bidder,ONE HUNDRED AND
TWENTY LOTS, between Fifth and Eighth
streets, Central Addition santa Monica.
These are by far the finest lots on the mar
ket, commanding an extensive view of oc an,
town and villa farms. The Central Addition
to Santa Monica is located upon Prospect
Hill, situated midway between North and
South Santa Monica. II is an extension of
the rising ground upon which Mr. Lncas'
handso meshouse is located. IL is now the fa-
vorite pleasure ground of the Santa Monica
people, being covered with a variegated car
pet of wild flowers.
y trestle bridge will span the railroad upon
an extension of sixth street, the contract for
which is already let and the work will be
complete before the day of sale.
The title is perfect, being part of the San
Vicente rancho.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31

BY private dispatch we learn that
the Assembly has receded from the
five per cent. amendment to the
O'Connor Railroad Commissioners
bill, and it will no doubt be signed by
the Governor, and become a law.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31
II e II nj - :

Ten per cent. on the day of sale; one-third
on the delivery of the contract; one-third in
ninety days; the balance in one year. Inter-
on deferred payments.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31
Terms of sale:

One-fourth cash. one-fourth in six months,
one-fourth in twelve monthsand the balance
in eighteen month, with interest at 10 per
cent. per annum.
A Special Train will leave the San Pedro
street depot at $3.50 in the morning on the day
of sale, and return at 4 p NJ.
For map and further particulars call on
JONES d MOVES.
mar25-td Auctioneers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31
gos anseles 4l'raal

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation of any other paper published
in Southern California. Business men
recognize it accordingly as the best
advertising medium South of San
Francisco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31
A Small Scandal.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 30th.-
White, connected with the Pacific
Publishing Company assaulted Carr,
son of Superintendent Carr at Sacra-
mento yesterday afternoon. White
alleges that young Carr has been too
intimate with Mrs. White who came
under the ministrations of Hamm ond
the revivalist, became converted and
through her it is said young Carr was
brought into the fold. Mrs. White
went with Hammond to Los Angeles,
Marysville and other places in the
State and the alleged intimacy is said
to have begun after her trip with the
revivalist.
Disaster al san Buenavenrura.
SAN BUENAv ENTURA, March o.
The brig Crimea parted her moorings
from the end of the wharf and went
ashore about four o'clock this after
noon. The sea is now breaking over
her and she will probably be a total
loss. None of the crew are ashore
yet. A heavy wind and high sea have
prevailed all day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-03-31

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

w. understand that a Meeting has been called
for next Thur sday night at the Court Rouse 10
form a Library Association, and we most hearth
lv second the hope Of our contemporary that the
meeting may be well attended. There is no
reason in the world why Ottawa should not
have good public library,--at least no reason
why she should not begin one. There are a mum.
Der Of towns around us that have libraries
Mendoza, Joliet, Dixon and others, that are less
able 10 afford il than Ottawa. Some years ago
Nj. Clark, then of the High School, began the
work Of forming library for the high schooi'
and by two or three lectures, &C., did BUY a
number OF books, which, if not worn OUT are
still in the high school. After his time nothing,
30 far as we know, was ever done to advance the
project, which was to form high school library,
and taking that as nucleus to build up useful
and creditable public library.
| While we don't believe public library would
break up all the saloons in town or would be
panacea for crime (for we think soap suds and
clean homes vastly more useful for that purpose')
IL would be A decided benefit to our city and our
citizens. 1t might not keep many OF our young
men out of saloons, for the fact Is THAT saloon
keepers are not doing very thriving business
of the young men, but 1t might aid them ma
terialy in creating more decided taste Tor lit
erature than is now generally seen. good
many young men about town spend most OF
their evenings idly, which they might be induced
to spend in reading room, If good one were
established. But it is hardly fair to say they can
be taken away from the saloons, because few OF
them are found there.
| A library, however is much needed here, from
many other considerations. The city is full OF
Young people of active minds, who are unable
through want o. means, to procure books they
| desire to educate themselves with, and q large
public library would be godscnd to them, and
blessing to the community, for it is always
economy if not necessity for city to educate
her people, and it is also necessary as the
"crowning excellence" OF our city system OF
schools. DR.. Nayland said Of the dstrict-lbrary
system: Our system of general education
seems to render some provision for furnishing
abundant and good reading an imperative duty
| Considering the fact that the vast majority Of
students leave school on passing through the
high schools, the force of the quotation becomes
apparent Our readers should think seriously
OF the matter and on next Thursday evening have
a large meeting at the Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08
Personals.

The college teams have :" lit out again for ole
Ama's halls. Most Of them left on Monday bu
some as late as Thursday, and now the young
ladies are disconsolate.
Rev. Father Heating, formerly OF this city, wa:
in town early this week
ID. r. Cameron, Esq, just home with his fsmi
y from Europe, was in the city on New Years
Gr. Time don't appear to worry him, as he look,
hale and hearty as man OF 25
MIR. Thos. II. Clark, OF Aurora, visited his many
friends In Ottawa during the past week. Nr. c
appears to look trife grayer than when We
used to laugh at all his jokes, for many lok,
had he.' lie doubtless does feel little Older
when be sees so many Of his boys in "siIk hat:
and cigars," and bis girls mothers. Nevertheless.
his old kindness and hear,iness OF manner still
remain; and the article by him in ano,ser col
unn will show that his proyerbial good sens,
has never forsaken him.
K. X. Walbridge, OF Cherokee, Iowa. snept
New Years with his La Sale county friends.
Mr.. W. II. Dent, formerly of the firm of Mai.r
hofer, Dent & Co, but now an Iowa banker, ha,
been spending the holidays in Ottawa.
Miss Belle Hossack and Mss Fanny Richardson
will return to their school in Wheaton, in ,hi.
state, on Monday.
The Conductors ball at Aurora last week wa,
a grand affair, and large number Of ottaw,
people attended. The editor Of the Aurora Dali
Yese, r. w. Corbett, was there, too. We didn't
see him personally but sdc his card.
VIII BEEN left on yesterday FOR two week.
=
Korn alias r. J. Bli.s, has accepted pc
sition with G. 4. Fuller & Co, as salesman il
their grocery house, Chicago. Ills many triendl
in La Sale county will wish him unboundet
success in his new position.
sydney blanchard, o, Des Moines, Iowa, spen
the holidays in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08
HOME MATTERS.
1876.
NEW YEARS IN OTTAWA.
"Happy New Year-Shake."

After the Christmas revels were over the at
tention Of all was taken up in antlcipatons OF
Happy New Year. Florists, confectloners and
fancy bakers were crushed to death" and all
hands busted preparing to "receive" the coming
day-each lady dcsi ring to outstrip her neighoor
The night before was quiet. few houses in the
d ward were illuminated in honor OF centen
nal year; but there was no ringing OF bells, nc
fling of cannon, nor "hig noise" generally to
user in the day. In the morning old Sol, how
eve, came out in his best buds and gave promise
Of bighter things than we had been accustomed
20 OMhat day for many years. For few hours,
routib business was done, but by noon most OF
the buiness houses were closed 10 make their
annual'a according to the time honorcd cus-
tom.
AS wassecn in last weeks TRADER, large
number ladies received, and Notwithstanding
the terribl condition of the streets, about the
usual numhr of gentlemen were out. 1t would
oe supertiuos, after the very elaborate squib in
the Infant, tonake any remarks concerning any
Of the ridiculqs turnouts, except to say that
the thorough hrles1ue of "high style" was APP
preciated by evey one excepting the aforesaid
IDIOT. At noon abeavy rain commenced which
lasted until evenig, but did not at all dampen
the ardor of the Oilers, who made their visits
in defiance OF It.
Our reporter "fored his way" into number
OF the open houses ad made several notes on
the general appearance of the ladies', reception
rooms and gorgeously aden tables, but is de-
barred by the magntqe Of the undertaking
from attempting detaed description APP
parently more extensive reparations had been
made than usual, and certinly he never found
the ladies more agreeeab,, or the reception
rooms more beautiful.
The utmost good behavior mong the gentle
men was everywhere visible, ht having observ
ed, during the entire day any body the least
"of," and heard Of no place whee any one was
tempted" The ladies, too, yere doubtless
equally temperate, but how SO nany managed
TO lose their bonnets and hats While returning
home is mystery-perhaps We caLcharge it to
the terrible wind that blew over the city in the
evening; or to strong-coffee. Hoover they
were all charming and we won't say asy more
MINOR DETAILS.
On New Years eve the Undne Hose tompan,
gave their grand ball according to announce
rnent, which was largely attended, and wei con.
Quoted. A more quiet and successful Greaan's
ball never was given in the city. The members
all return thanks for the uniform liberalit O
our merchants In their patronage-the proftsbe
ing about SO, which will replenish their tras
ury very substantially.
After the dance, they all turned out next ds
10 test the capacity Of the new reservoir on til
east side. The cistern was filed and the steam
er n. II. Swift set to work, which pumped tn
cistern empty in forty-eight minutes, the waite
frem the well running in the while. The tel
was regarded as rather unsatisfactory as to tn
capacity Of the cistern.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

tiele upon the "Profts We Pay" gives the
cost of manufacture Of each part OF . sewing
machine, and sums up the result Of It's inves-
LEGATIONS with this statement; THAT the
sewing machines that are usually sold from
$65 to $12s, cost from 81 to $15 to manuiac
ture, the average cost being $ll.s2." Three
manufacturers Of sewing machines in 1876
Melted $6,000,000 profits each, the agents re
ceiving even a greater profit than the manu-
iaeturers-$4U, 0O1,0O0 drawn from the farm
ere anu mechanics of the country, in sing'
year, by three sewing machine companies AM
their agents-Erchange
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Good spring wheat flour, $500 per hundred
pounds, at Woods Eagle Mills.

One Of the phenomena OF the weather wit
messed in this region on New Year was, we ven
ture to affirm, never before witnessed here al
this season. The phenomenon was green frogs
gamboling on the banks Of ponds and the cana
and jumping in with April sprightleness when
disturbed by the passcr by. Their music, how
ever, lacked volume-their voices being decided
ly thin.
On the day before New Year the thermometer
about noon, stood at 70, the warnest mid-wintei
day remembered kereabouts. Twelve years age
the thermometer in Ottawa, on New Years day
went down to 81 below zero, showing a differ
ence of lO2 degrees between 1864 and 1876
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08
THE COURTS.
County Court--In Probate.

County Court--In Probate.
Supplemental final report in the estate of Cal.
vim W. Eells, deceased, presented, approved, or.
dered to be recorded, administrator discharged
and bond cancelled.
Philander Talbot, guardian of Nellie J. Dun.
ham, minor, presented his report of accounts
which was approved and ordered to be recorded
Inventory and appraisement bill in the estate
of AMI l.. Cooley approved and ordered to be
recorded and sale Of chattel property at private
sale to be made.
Claim Of c. J. Curyea, administrator of the es
tate of John Curyea, deceased, against the estate
of Vim. Lewis deceased, for $500, allowed at
laimant's costs.
| Order for final settlement in the estate of Cal
vn Powell, deceased, third Monday in February
1870.
benjamin Edgecomb, guardian OF Clara l. Edge
comb ct a. minors, presented his report of &C
counts, which was approved and ordered to be
recorded.
PAMELA B. Rood, guardian Of John ". Rood e
al, ID nors, presented her report Of accounts as
guardian of her wards estate, and rendered hel
resignation as such guardian, which was &C
cepted. Thereupon Samuel J. Harmon was ap
pointed guardian Of said minors and gave bond
rs such guardian in the penal sum OF $4,000.
Inventory, appraisement bin and widows re
linquishmeat and selection in estate Of VIM. Glib
son, deceased, was presented, approved and or
dered recored.
Inventory and sppraisement bill in estate o.
John nochstatter, presented, approved and or
dercd recorded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

TO make soft gingerbread take one cup of
molasses, one cup of sugar, one.half cup of
butter, one cup of milk, four cups of flour,
two eggs, two teaspoonfuls Of cream of tar
tar, one and one-fourth teaspoenfuls Of soda,
one teaspoonful each Of cloves and CHINA
mon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

ed around Ottawa last summer n while and FOL
few weeks or months, was clerk, and runner
for the Park House, Is in limbo His crime Il
seduction. The poor girl in the case died and
left child which, when it gets old enough e
speak will call him-the Frazier aforesaid-"Pa.
Life is a mystery-each days history is TRACE
dy.-Ecasing Infant.
Certainly il is perfectly right to clip an article
provided one does not mutilate it. The IHtdH
takes the above from Michigan paper, and in
supposing lin its usual mutton-hsaa style) thai
there is but one Frazier in the world, has taker
hold Of the wrong bird, and hence wronged az
innocent man. Bnt that makes but little differ
enee so!ong as the IgfdIt can abuse IAN elaborate
swell who cavorted'
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Police Courts,

The elements o! decidedly bad smell were
generated at Esquire Leavens Court on Monday
wherein Kate Sullivan complained that Thomas
Crook probably full of the Crook-ed) had be.
haved very badly and had aired his teeth too
freely, and that it didn't sound nice at all. Crook
thought thel ways Of Justice Leavens too pc.
cuiar for him, and took change OF venue &c
Esquire Larkip, where the case was finally dis
missed at the citys cost. On the same day, how.
ever the 4th, Mr.. C. was reached for" on com
plant Of Michael Sullivan, and taken in TO the
extent of So and cost. OF course this is free
country, but clearly il costs money 10 spout
unless the "spsuter " hires a nall" Of his own
On Wednesday Esquire Leayens examined q
boy charged with stealth. pair Of boots from
Mr.. !. Feeney, but was discharged as not guilty
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

FIRE.-Last hight about 8 o'clock, a fire broke
out in Mr.. Thos. Colwell's house, on Paul street,
but was summarily squelched by Mr.. Brown, of
the old firm OF King u Brown. 1t seems very
hot fire had been built and box Of goods stand
ing in the second story near the pipe had been
ignited by the intense heat. The damage was
nominal, but the scare was immense.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Deputy Grand Master Robert Henning install
ed the following officers of Ottawa, Lodge No. Al
10 0. F., on Thursday evening, Jan. 9Th, 1876
in regular form:
n. G.-JoHN l.. PIERGUE;
V.G.-HARvEY LOGAN;
See'y.-CHARLEs Snow;
Per- Sec'y.-JoHN W. CLEGG;
s.-BENJAMIN S. PORTER:
Wv K. STEWART;
CD. S. WINTERS;
l. G.-FRANK LOGAN:
o. en- HANNIPAS;
r.. " G-J. o. HARRIS;
L. s. V. G.-WN. CURTIS;
Il. s. V. CD. F. Boyle;
L. s. v. G.-N. NJ. COOLEY;
T. s. S.--THoMAs RHODES;
L. s. S.-A. B. PRIcELER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

New Jersey tramps are put in lookup
and given steady diet of crackers and wa.
ter. Since the adoption of this system New
Jersey has few tramps
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

MALICIOUS FABRIcArIoS--Wed do not know
who was so audaciOus in misleading the public
IN case that could result only 10 their detri-
ment as 10 assert that HANS BALsAN is no
longer ia the market. We assure eur friends
that such is not the case. This old standard
remedy for coughs and colds is still prepared in
its original purity, and may be had Of druggists
everywhere In the United States or Canada.
Price, Slc9
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Four of the coal shafts at Braid"ooo nave
clos for the winter, throwing hundreus o'
men out of employment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

FORRNIC ELOQUENCE.-The following was
part OF a young attorneys peroration on ar
gument of demurrer in one of our city courts
recently: MAY please Your Honor, this
Is stupeRdous question. Its decision by
you, this day, will live in judicial history
long after you and / shall have passed from
this scene Of earthly sublunary vanity; when
the tower OF Pisa shall be forgotten; when
Waterloo and Borodino shall grow dim in
the distant cycles of receding centuries
when the names of Eugene, Marlborough aud
Napoleon are no longer remembered; when
the pyramids of the Pharohs shall have
crumbled into dust; when the hippOpetamus
shall cease TO inhabit its native Nile: even
then your rulings upon this demurrer will
still survive IN the antique volumes OF legal
lore a. fresh, green and imperishable as a
Big Thompson grasshopper or Colorado
potato bug."-DcHrer Nens.
TAM Congregated around the
stove of one of eur German groceries the
other night crowd of jolly, honest Teutons
were listening 10 one of their number reading
an article about the Tammany ring in the
Stats Zeitlhg. One old codger listened pa
tiently for long time, his brow gradually
wrinkling and the pufis from his pipe getting
shorter and stronger. Finally he hurst out /;
well, say, vat is Tam menny, anyhow
"You don't know vat Tammany ish, Hans
"Vell. don't know IL Dc" responded the
puzzled Hans: "but I should say dot vat you
calls Tam menny' vas too mueh, by tam +;
ain'd itt'
Thee had to tell Hans what Tammany was
AZ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Subscriptions received for all the principal
papers and magazines in the United States, at
Osman & Hapenan's, west Of Court House
Souare
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Lake Erie is still clear of ice and the only
obstruction TO navigation IS the darkness o'
the lighthouses.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Warranted winter wheat -four S350pcr hui
dred pounds, at Woods Eagle Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Toanan out OF work chew Of tobacco is
IKE an angels VISIT, It's said We want to be an
aRgel-hsye some Fountain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Perforated notices for worsted work, at Osmar
& Hapeman's.-large sizes for wall ornaments
also the sizes suited for book marks, etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

Warranted winter wheat -four, $50 per han
cred, at Woods Eagle Mills.
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The FREE TRADER and Prairie Farmer, one
year, for 1865.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-01-08

OsAAS & Observation-Disclosures blank books
stationery and printing, west of court hous'
square.
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79teo.

In ihH city GA the 81 Of January. cfcoasuupron NJ
LOUISA 4. DA0ufl q. aid . Jif. ~ nos i aAgs
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Chambers Encycio?euIs, new and revised
ditiOn, a; OsmsB 4 Hspemsn.