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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

An interesting y fracas occurred in George
RoutclIffes saloon on Main street, on last Thurs.
day, night in which Dan CAVITY came out
second best. Canty was, of course, drunk, which
brought his meaner, pugnacious character to the
surface and got him into trouble. He began by
quarreling with George Routclffe, who pushed
him away and ordered him to leave the place.
He continued making some passes at Routclife,
who thercupor got HIM in chanccry and tapped
him couple of times and pushed him away
again. Canty then made another plunge for
Routcliife when the latter struck him with a
billiard cue he held in his hand, inflictng Il
wound above the right eye. CAVITY then walked
away toward the door, after passing through
which he fell upon the sidewalk, where he lay
bleeding for some time until some friend came
along and took him away. He had very little
sympathy from the spectators of the affair who
said he is a man ofmean, quarrelsome disposition,
and brought this trouble upon himself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
THE CENTENNIAL!
The Farmers Time for Recreation {.

Now, that the summer crops will soon be gath
cred, and our farmers everywhere are happy over
the abundant harvest, together with the fact
that the demand for agricultural products will
be great enough to realize good return in the
market, ii is well that those of our friends who
intend visiting the Centennial have their atten-
ton brought to the best and most economical
means Of reaching the Exhibition now being
held to commemorate our Tooth Anniversary as
a Nation.
Undoubtedly greater facilities are now afford
ed by the Great f. Wayne q Pennsylvania Line
for reaching the GATEWAY OF THE CENTEN.
NAL GROUNDS, than is in the power of any
rival 20 Offer while for convenience, comfort and
economy, none can dispute the fact that it is the
most desirable, shortest and quickest route to
the Centennial depot; in the immediate neigh
borhood of good hotels whose prices range from
two to four dollars per day, and within five min
utes' walk Of the Main Entrance, thus saying to
the visitor the cost and annoyance of transfer
incident to other lines.
Not the least attractive to our farmer friends
will be the Encampment OF the National Grange
of the Patrons Of Husbandry, at Elm Station,
near the Centennial Grounds, on the line of this
road, where ample accommodations have been
provided for agricuturists, at the moderate price
of two dollars per day. Arrangements have been
perfected by this line by which Centennial tick
cts to Philadelphia or New York and return,
good for sixty days, can be obtained at any cou.
pom ticket Office in the West.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
The Next Illinois State Fair.

The Committee of Arrangements of the State
Board met the local authorities at Ottawa on the
9th, and arranged for complete renovation OF
the grounds, stalls, pens, etc. The sheep and
swine pens which proved so open and leaky last
year, will be double rooted, so those exhibiting
in these departments will have no cause
for complaint. large mechanical or power hall
was arranged with ample power for driving all
kinds of machinery that may be shown. The
Secretary has numerous applications from those
wishing room and power.
Everything is looking promisngly for good
fair Premium lists can be had by address in
the Secretary. 5. D. Fisher, Springfield, or the
members of the board in each district--Prairie
Farmer.
Everything is being done by the committee and
its representative here, Mr.. Nicely. The only
other element: to be considered in the Fairs sue.
cess are the weather and the railroad accommo-
dations. Their rates are considered reasonable,
as may be judged from the following synopsis:
C K. l. tv p C., B. e. O., c. Il Paduca, c. & Alton,
c.. ?. & Southwestern, T. P. e W., G., c. & s., T.,
W. & W, and III. Midland will carry passengers
for one and one-ffth single fare for the round
trip. Freight will be charged full rate to the
fair, and returned free to points where shipped
providing it has not changed hands.
c. Il n. W: Passengers, one and e.fifth fare
for the round trip. Freights free both ways, if
returned to point of shipment without change of
ownership.
Ills. Central; Passengers one and one-fft fare
round trip. VIII charge full rate to their june
tons on freight for the Fair, and will return the
same free to point whence shipped Ownership
and the amount prepaid will be re-
funded.
p, p. x Jacksonville: Passengers, one and one
fifth fare for The round trip. Freight, full rate
one way, and returned free for same owner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

DYSPEPSIA OR WORCESTERSHIRE complaint
OF all Others, is Of the most common occurrence
and preyades every rank of society. The usual
symptoms are, the stomach, frequent quotations
heartburn, stomach pains, and frequently cos.
tiveness and diarrhga. The causes are numer.
Gus, the most common being luxurious diet, and
want of sufficient exercise, excessive mental
anxiety, want OF pure air, etc. To effect GER.
tain cure, ii Is neces AIRY to adopt regular habits
use moderation in eating and drinking, and re
store the tone Of the stomach with RobdckS Bet
fers. II the bowels are cOnstpated, use the
Blood Pills in moderate doses, sufficient to pro
duce slight excavations every day.
For sale by Forbes IL Gehring
AMERICAN COLOMBIA New Perfume, del
icate, sweet and lasting. just the article demand
ed for every lady's and gentleman's toilet.
For sale by Forbes IL GehrIng.
"PHosPHoRENE DEsThoYER"-A few applica
tions will efiectually exterminate Rats, Mice
Ants and Reaches.
For sale by Forbes & Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

As stated last week in the TRADER, the water
was turned into the newly completed reservoir
in Washington square, at 10 O'clock on Saturday
morning and continued to flow into the pool un-
til it was flied, about 10 or / o'clock on Tues.
day. The water is drawn out by the steamer at
the northeast corner Of the square from els
tern, which is connected with the reservoir by a
ten inch ppe the supply being turned on or off
by a valve in the pool; the small cistern has also
waste into the Columbus street sewer. The
reservoir is surrounded by barbed wire fence of
four or five wires deep to prevent accidents, and
is effective, as very few will risk tearing their
clothes and flesh to get foot near the pool. The
earth has been banked up around the stone work,
and only needs sodding, and the top and the APP
proaches graveled, and large fountain in the
center to make the work an ornament to the
square, instead of an injury.
On Wednesday evening the steamer "Cty of
Ottawa" was brought out for an hours play with
good results. The test was not satisfactory
one to determine accurately the usefulness Of the
reservoir, e., how long the supply of water will
last. On this occasion there were In the first
place, too many "bosses" and the department can
hardly be said to have controlled everything;
and not having the proper article for regulating
the supply to the clstern, there was sometimes
no water; at the next moment it was wasting in
to The sewer Next week test will be made,
which is to be made thoroughly. The con-
lectures as to how long it will take to pump it
empty by one or both machines are most ludi-
crous-thc time varying from two hours to two
days. As soon as more pipe arrives work
will begin on the cistern near the Court House
square. IN this the error of having the supply
valves at the reservoir instead of at the cistern
will be remedied, SO that the amount of water in
the cistern can be regulated without trouble by
the engineer, which is hot the case at present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The races at Mendoza, beginning on August Ii
and to continue four days, promise to be very,in.
teresting, an unusually large number Of horses
being entered.
TUESDAY.
Race No. l. for all stations, $500, five entries
No. g for 220 horses, $500, twenty entries; No. 8
for 2:43 horses, 300, seventeen entries.
WEDNESDAY.
Race No. 4, for 2:26 horses, 800, six entries
among which we notice captain Jack" owned
byJ L. Grove, from this city; No. s. for 2;39
horses, s400, twenty entries; Not, Running race
entries to close Aug. 18th
THURSDAY.
Race No. Z, for minute horses, 5000, fourteen
entries; among which is western Dick" from
this city, j. Mathewson owner; No. S, all PAGERS,
s4OO five entries; No. 9, for 23S horses, $500, tif
teen entries.
FRIDAY.
Race No 10, for 2:29 horses, 800, twelve en-.
tries; No. II, 24S horses, $780, twenty entries
No. II, running race, to close Aug ~; No Is, free
for all, $1,000, four entries.
The horses come from all parts OF this state es
pecialy, also from adjoining states, and the east
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

We clip from Mississippi paper the follow.
ing details offs sad accident that happened at
SHIRT Tail Bend, 10 two young boys, formerly
residents Of this county:
The two boys, Bill DObbins and Tom Pepper
were playing ON raft moOred in the river when
the waves, caused BIZ a passing steamer. in some
way, caused the raft TO become disengaged from
the shore, and to fall to pieces, and both boys
were drowned, in spite OF all efforts 10 rescae
them. This affietion was the more distressing.
as the scene was witnessed by Mrs. Dobbins and
her daughter Jerusha (the mother and sister OF
the lad first named9 who were utterly powerless
to and.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

DIED.-Nr. B. J. Harris, brother Of Mr. J. B
Harris, well known and successful business
man of Ottawa, died at Auburn, Pa, on the 23d
inst. The father of Mr. Harris died at the same
place about four months ago, aged So years. Dr.
{. +. Virgil, brother.in-law OF Mr.. Harris, a
highly respected gentleman, also died quite re-
Gently, so that our worthy friend seems to have
been somewhat heavily visited with bereavs.
ments OF late
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

On Tuesday night an attempt was made by
two or more thieves to fierce an entrance into the
house of Mr.. Sam. Dcgen, on west Madison ST.
Mr.. Degen was absent. The thieves were heard
by Mrs. Degen trying to open the front window
about half past twelve, who sounded the alarm,
which frightened the burglars of, and brought
the neighbors en- n,dsss to the scene, ARMED to
the teeth" It would have been warm for even
"Sittee Bulee," had he been there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
Still Greater Reductions.

500 Summer silks Light color" now SOC.
zoe. japanese Silks marked down to 37.l4 and
soc.
Soc japanese Poplins now only dc
Percales retaled in the spring at pc. now on.
ly l0c.
Just received large stock of new prints beau.
utM fall styles; also large line of good prints
at Sc low prices on Cheviots ShirtingS and Sheet
mgs.
Remnants Of Dress Goods, Prints, Ginghams
Cloths for boys wear, and Carpets marked very
cheap to close them out. SCoTT BROS & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
LatestStles Of Hacks, Carriages and Buggiies,
Announcements.

Rev. W. +. Morrison, who occupied the pulpit
the Episcopal church last Sunday will preach
gain on tomorrow morning and evening, at
ie usual hours.
Union Services will be held on tomorrow
yening at the Presbyterian Church. Sermon
y Rev. r. L. Colwell, of the Baptist church.
Miss De Pelgram, of Chicago, will sing at the
resbyterian Church tomorrow, morning and
yening
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Mr. A. Frank leaves this week for Baltimore
to superintend the manufacture of his fall stock
Of clothing for his well known house on La Sale
street, and his branch in Seneca. Mr.. Frank has
been so long in business here that his knowl.
edge of the requirements and demands OF this
region is perfect His customers and the public
generally may, therefore, rest assured that he
will bring on very superior stock Of goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The premium list of the 3sth Annual Fair of
lennepin on Sept 10Th, has arrived. The list
mbraces every variety of articles, and the pre-
liums are liberal. w. II. Casson, Secy, Hen
epin, Ill.,, may be addressed for further infor.
lation
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
The Great Clearing Out Summer Sale
COMM Noes TO-DAY
AT III. j. GILLEN'S.

His mammoth Dry Goods Stock will be offered at great
y reduced prices, every department being full and
plee Having taken advantage Of the late heavy declines
in the eastern markets. enabled to place my stock
market at prices that can't be undersold by any other
house in the city, and as must make for Early
Fall Stock resolved to give prices that can't fail to
he satisfactory.
The Grocery Stock, conducted cash basis, full
and complete embracing fancy and staple groceries,
ned and green fruit Everything pertaining to rstclass
grocery house always found here and at bottom prices
Goods delivered to all parts of the city,
Boots and Shoes immense stock at prices that will
defy competition.
All cordially invited call and themselves
that CULLEN does only
I've stock IN the city, but unquestionably the cheapest
Ottawa July qs 1876 G1 u GIJI ID M
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The Marscilles Base Balllsts came down yes.
terday to go through Ottawa again as they did
last Saturday at Marseilles, but failed the score
Is to II in favor Of Ottawa. Shall we
haze the base ball fever again:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The sociabc day evening, July 81, given by
ne ladies Of thu Episcopal church at the Clifton
as a very pleasant afi .r. Much of the success
'as due to the gentlemanly proprietors of the
otel. to whom we are sure the ladies are CRATE
Il for the many and substantial fayors shown
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

VIM. sutton, the celebrated brick maker on
owl Creek, is in the market this season with
IS superior brick. Having made 100000 last
ear, he is good for 100000 this year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

In another place will be found the description,
c. OF Mr.. II. c. Dickerman's horse Cohansy
IT. ID. is we'll known for his fine horses, and this
one of his best. Lovers of fine horses will he
lterested in him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
Rnllyt Rally

The Democrats and Libsrals-all Tilden and
Hendricks men of the 9Th and 9th wards-are re-
,uested to me at Shaefer's Hail. on west side, on
ext Monday evening, to assist in forming a
'ilden and Hendricks club.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Spring and Summer goods at Perlson Bros.
re selling a, cOst-entire stock. Cheapest stocl
hats, caps, &c, in the market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
To tome Next Week.

he fall style al SILK HAT; also new line of
hose fine Phil .irlphis softs which are making
sensation eyrr! where they are used
HULL d RARTFLS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Shaw sells full cream cheese at 10 cents.
Shaw sells best plug tobacco at IS cents.
Shaw sells tea, sugar and COTE cheap.
shaw pays cash for country produce
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Smith q Rising made great hit in their new
cent cigar-the Key West. It is having large
un everywhere it is introduced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

E Ladies' Serge Polish-sl.5O worth 5000, a
hid * Phipps's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

will sell one Of those new cottages, recently
erected 10y the on Webster street, west side,) on
monthly payments to snit purchaser. If not
sold within few days, will rent to a desirable
tenant for $50 per month. Apply to
WM. CoLwELL,
Al Office Of Thos. & Hugh Colwen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Must make room for our large stock Of fall anC
winter goods now being purchased Call anC
get bargains at NJ. stieiel Il Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The newest and nobbiest styles of gentlemen's
hoes received yesterday p. NJ. at Joe MegafIins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

PAPER WINDOW CuRTAISs.-A great variety, a
'sman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

General reduction aud closing out Of summei
GODS at Child & Phipp.'s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

The Centennial Number of the Irish Worlds
pr sale at os.nan * Hapeman's. Price 10 cents.
al and &c: a copy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Call aud get bargains now at N. siie!el & Co.'S
be large clothing white corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

A new iRyoce of those Serge Polish only Sl.0C
at Child & Phipps's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Something new in the line Of letter, note and
bill heads, at the FREE TRADER printing rooms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

New stock OF Window shades, at osman &
Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Fail style of SILK HATS is out and in stock at
Perlson Bros New York Hat Store And very
pretty style it is, too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

CEoQUET.-A large and splendid assortment Of
Croquet, at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
For Sale ON Monthly Payments.

Nice stock of Hamburg Edgings very cheap a
d. Heenan & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Summer goods at greatly reduced prices a, d.
Heenan K Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
SPACE. lW2W an. NJ, 6M1 Y.
'welye lines OF Agate make one square.

Twelve lines OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under contract must b, plainly
arked the length of time desired they will be contn
ldsnd charged for until ordered out
BUSINESS professional cards mot exceeding rve ies)
serted at i've dollars per five lines dol.
per line extra.
Transient advertising in all to be paid strictly In
vance.
IL Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertise
ents before the expiration of the contract Will be charg
the full rates above. Extra charge will also be made
dissolution and other not connected with their
gElar business.
Local notices, nftet cents per line.
tD in no case will these terms be departed from
IL The date on the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
,rsons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
refu TO notice that the date the slip corresponds to
date to which they have paid and at notify the
Dlishers Of any discrepancy.
" JOBBING' DEPARTMENT
ourfacies for dong all kinds of job Work. in the va
styles OF the art not surpassed in this section
respectfully solicit those wishing anything done
isneto give us CALL BY the judctous and liberal use
printers ink many mans fortunes been made and
held still open. Try 1t.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

\ new stock Of Domestics just in at D. Heenan
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

$500 buys an all wool suit at NJ. stiefel & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29

Fine goods for gcntlcmcn's wear at Child e
Phpps's.
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Groceries at bottom prices at D. Heenan 4 Co $
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1876-07-29
Failed.

Infants shoes very cheap at Child & phirrs',.
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p, p. & Jacksonville: Passengers, one and one
fifth fare for The round trip. Freight, full rate
one way, and returned free for same owner.
The Morning herald., 1876-09-30

count Of their residence, and right to vote
ought to be arrested, and their tax receipts
impounded by the sfieers conducting tht
Little Election. If Philadelphia by it
frauds, is to sink to the political level
Sodom and Gomorrah, sank in the moral,
we must not suffer because Of our vicinage
but ssarlessly uphold the right.
We are in favor Of protecting every
one, no matter what his color may be, who
has an honest vote to castle cast it without
fear or favor but we ask condign pun
ishment against the personator, colinize'
or repeater. The aiders, abettors, advisors
and employers of such, We warn to be
careful. Justice has had its eyes opened
by stern necessity. Stand from under ye
conspirators against the freedom and purity
of the ballot.
The Morning herald., 1876-09-30
A Thinking Judge.

The Richmond (ya.) Dispatch states
thst Hon. R. W. Hughes, Judge of the
United States Court for the Eastern Dis
trict of that State, declines to give to the
Chief Supervisor, Mr.. Pleasants, any instruc-
tlons as to the powers of supervisors of
elections. He directs the Chief Supervisor
to obtain any instructions he may need from
the District Attorney of the district, or
from the Attorney General at Washington,
or some other officer of the executive
department of the government. He con-
sders that 1t was not the intention of Con-
gress to connect the judges of the courts in
auy way with political strifes, and that a
judge could not well give instructions which
might virtually prejudge cases that may
come into court for violations of the election
laws. The law requires the judges to
appoint as local supervisors such proper
men,as each political patty may recommend
for each locality. This purely ministerial
function being performed, Judge Hughes
considers that judge is not called upon to
act any further upon questions connected
with the elections until they are presented
for judicial decision in causes coming regul-
arly into court.
The Morning herald., 1876-09-30
Items OF Interest.
luinoctial In on~s.

NO more equlnOctlal IN Onrs.
Mouse gray is a fashionable color.
Charles Francis Adams is at home again.
Gen. Dix is passionate collector of old
furniture.
Cans disciple Of Huxley be considered a
huxter. Nextl
Counterfeit three-cent nickels are in cir
culation.
All the dead and rotten trees in Brooklyn
are to be cut down.
A sign in Jersey city reads: Henry Stiff
undertaken.
Thurlow Weed wears one of those coats
resulting in two prongs.
As rule 1t takes two pairs of pants to
wear out coat.
A new design in postal cards is soon to be
sent out by the Department.
A new Partisan hotel is to have mantle
piece worth $50,000.
A near-sighted man who was advised to
use glasses took four and saw double.
Rev. DR.. Breckenridge's widow is build
ing church at her own expense in Madi-
son, Ky.
Minister schenck, 1t is reported, will
soon enter the mercantile business in Cleve-
land.
A church in Vermont advertises for pas
tor and says, "No political stumper need
apply"