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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14
An Old Book,

On the occasion of O pleasant family reunion
at the house OF DR.. Macarthur, volume Of great
antiquity was presented to Mrs. Macarthur by
Dr. Ryburn, on behalf of Prof Cunning who I'M
earthed the relic in Iowa. DR.. RS. iWpromptu
words were appropriately addressed TO zone who
has distinguished herself as an advocate of truth,
and one who merits our highest praise and
warmest friendship"
We are acquiring such an appetite for antiqui-
ties, from relics Of Ancient Troy to the lately
discovered literature OF the Mound Builders,
that a description of our primitive volume may
stimulate deeper inquiry into the past. From
all known thus far of the people represented in
this fragment of literature, they were jewellers
by sea III Ancient Iowa, whose antiquity is to
that of the Mound Builders as Gray Boards life
to the infants first breath. And the length o!
their dynasty was to Methuselah's age, as that
age to the bubble upon the wave. In their hab-
its they were simple aud industrious, raising
solid monuments out Of the sea by willing toll.
They had no mind to spare on problems that pro-
woke the present generation, choosing rather to
play their part in evolving this globe than to
fret about the why and wherefore of it.
ed their literature "ln the rock forever end in
a language that until recent days had found no
interpreters. The printed characters are OF
most beautiful symmetry ard dstinctness in spite
Of the weight of ages which have accumulated
upon them. AS yet they attract the attention OF
few linguists but the enthusiasm of the few is
contagious. Soon it will be as Questionable to
be ignorant of this living tongue OF a dead PEG.
pie as 1t now is to be unfamiliar with Jericho
Road or Helen's Babies.
This antique book that has fortunately found
its way to the shelves OF to day, meets with hon.
or at the hands of the finder and recipient. II
is handsomely and substantially bound and takes
its place with other primcval literature which
in somewhat busy life, DR.. Macarthur has found
time to collect.
The book bears the unmlstakeable stamp OF
its author, which translated reads
"FARosITEs NIAGARENsIs"
Sundry characters follow, corresponding, as il
is thought, to our modern titles of d. ID. and l.
l.. d., with now and then an Hon. or Esq.
1t reads like a text book on evolution, but il
seems this doctrine was unknown among them
ualess "they builded better than they knew"
SILuRE
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Best fitting white shirts cheap at a. Frank
School Election.

The voters of Ottawa will bear in mind that an
election takes place at the city hall to-day of six
Fix school directors for the city OF Ottawa to take
the place, under the new law adopted by the city,
Of the present school board. All the members OF
The present school board except DR. Hathewayare
candidates for election to-day, to wit: Geo. Mar
Rle, Patrick Dryer, Joseph Megattin, D. Walker,
Theo. Horn and Philander Talbot. We are not
advised that this ticket has any opposition.
There is also township school trustee TO
elect. The township board consists Of three
members, one being elected each year. Hereto
fore the city took no part in electing these trus-
tees but under the new arrangement all the yot-
ers in township 33 have right to vote at the
election Of these trustees, and it will be seem OH
examination of the school law, that they cut a
pretty important figure in the management OF
our SCHOOLS.
This election, Of which due notice has been
given, will be held at the court house.
d. P. Jones, whose name has been mentioned
FOR this office, peremptorily declines to he can
didate. We understand, however that Dr. Jos
c. Hathaway will be voted for and that If elect
ed he will serve.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

The strike of the " Helpers" for higher wages
last week, has resulted in the shutting down OF
he glass works Of this city. The fires are out
and men at work getting ready for the annual
repairing of furnaces, which must follow the dy-
ing out of the fires. The strike seems to be q
general one throughout the country, the demand
icing made by the general association embrac
lag most of the large factories of the [. s. The
strength of the Union is seen in the fact that the
strike in Ottawa is more in obedience to the die
,um of the Union than from any particular dis
satisfaction among the Helpers" here. As fal
as the Ottawa Works are concerned, the strike
md stoppage Of work is not calculated to work
injury to the company, there being on hand a
this time an unusually large supply which vii
enable them TO I'LL orders promptly for som(
months to come; during which time the presen
difficulties will no doubt be settled. Indeed III,
time lost is not more than three months-lt be
ing customary to give blowers and helpers al
annual vacation during the months of July ant
August. This years work may begin before thu
,irstof September if the demand for glass should
necesstate it,
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HOME MATTERS.
Personal.

Arthur Cation, Esq, has been spending the
week in Ottawa.
Ed C. Swift starts next week on months
visit east-among the Yankees Of Connecticut
,vc.
Art Hughes occupies the chair OF Mr.. Al. VII
hanson as bookeeper for Cook, Hewes Il Duffy
Al. j. Sapp, our base-ballIst, has gone to Fail
River, Mass, having been engaged for the sea
son by club in that city.
In our table Of last week showing the vote Of
the town of Ottawa for town officers, the vote
for A. B. Smith, Esq, for Justice Of the Peace
was in some way omitted. He received the hand
some vote of ITO, and is, of course, elected.
We had expected to present letter this week
from Mr.. Hammond, the subject being the "Shady
Side of Texas" but Mr. II. tells us he has beer
so busy with his business he has not had time
10 prepare it, but hopes to have it printed either
next week or the week following
Our friend Will f. Crawford of DR.. Smurr';
Drug Store, leaves the city next week. He has
received very nice offer from Mr.. Ward, Of De'
Mones, Ia, wholesale druggist, to drum the
state for him, and has accepted.
The intelligent compositor Of the Pee We SCI
il up McCauley's History of England" The
editors said it was novel and very original spell
ling and as it was the only original thing thai
had been set up for that sheet in several months
il ought 10 stand. Their correspondent from
Hickory Point certainly is a genius, for only 6
genius can perpctrate Cou,e de Lion"
James Smith, of Chatsworth, son Of \. B
Smith, of this city, is in town.
The Democrat of jackreddick is the most un
conventional of all our exchanges. 1t says
1T was him." knowledge are power" &C., with
8 sand: troid that is absolutely amazing to con
,entional grammarians.
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This tale is not new, the incident having oc-
cured a week or to ago, but is good neverthe-
less. Now, our friend ?. had been travelling, and
was Just coming home. He marched up Madi.
son St, conscious that be was a man not TO be
despsed. While passing the City Drug Store
corner, out rushed a boy from that establishment
shouting "Eres Yer Eyeni" Journal" Hi
boy, herew said p, give inc one. Here's 9
dime-never mind the change. I'm wealthy"
Taking his paper he stamped along till he
reached the first light, and began spreading ou'
his paper, finding to his establishment it was in
book form: and the more he saw,
- the more his wonder grew,
That one small boy could pcrpetrate, you
see. such a villainous sci as 10 palm off DIR
Ayers Almanac OF 1873 fog an Ecs,oag Journal
And he waxed wroih.
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Ed. Butler has been very industrious in clean
ing M the streets and cutters, so that both now
present respectable appearance wherever ne
has been with his men. The street and ally CON
mittee also are very industrious in finding WORK
for him TO lock after. The chairman is as busy
as hen in good scratching weather, while the
people generally are active in repairing side
walks, in some cases even without hint from
the committee: so that from all appearances,
by the time out door life becomes real treat
the streets will present such an appearance as
10 make their use a pleasure rather thar ne
cessity and that under protest.
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Obituary.

Digp-in Freedom, La Sale Co, ILL., Isaac Pool,
in the I'D year Of his age.
He was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1914
came to the United States in 1885; lived in York
State a years; Came to Freedom, H., 1870,
where he spent tie remainder OF his life. lie
was kind father, an obliging neighbor and q
good citizen. He died as the GOOD man alone
can die, in hope Of glorious resurrection
through Jesus Christ. He left a large family, Il
large circle of relatives and many friends to
mourn his loss. ~ -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

CouNG DowN.-A circular frcm our local
telegraph office states that ION and after Monday
April 9th, the rate to all points on the lines o.
the Atlantic & Pacific Tel. Co east of the Mis-
souri, river, including Omaha. LeayeRworth and
A,chison, will be p cents
note also from the ". Union Co says; of
and after April . the W. L. Co. will receive i
words, day messages, to all points in the |. :
east Of the Missouri river where tie a. q r Co
have Offices, including Omaha, Atchison, LeAv
inwortb. for p cents: also night message Of p
words 10 sane points for % cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

On Tuesdays, April 18th and oath, and Tuesdays,
May LIST and Sth, 1877
Round trip tickets from Ottawa to Lincoln
and return S2l.50 to Fairmont and return
S23G to Frlendyille and return S23; to Harvard
and return s24S0; to Hastings and return $685.
35: to Kearney Junction and return $3.50.
Tickets good for 90 days.
Tickets from Ottawa, by way Of Aurora, can
be had at the same prices TO places mentioned
above. To parties going west in search OF
homes we would advise them to buy ticket
either to Harvard, Hastings or Kearney june
ton, then stop off at Villsca, Iowa, and take
look at that country; then go to Lincoln, Neb.
After examining that country and other points
west until you get to the end of your journey,
YOU are prepared to determine what point suits
you best, aud on your return can make your
purchase, if you conclude to purchase. Lands
on the line of the 3. IL NJ r. r. in Nebraska
range from S. to 50 per acre, on ten years time,
at per cent. interest; As per cent discount for
cash. North Platte lands range from 81 to s.
per acre, on ten years time, ,cthom interest," and
60 per cent. discount for cash Many OF these
low priced lands are very good, rich soil, gently
rolling and well watered.
For full particulars, pamphlets, maps and
round trip tickets address S. NJ. Knox II
Son, Princeton, III. Round trip tickets at the
above rates good for 30 days, can be had at any
time; good on all trains going and coming
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

SCARLET FEvER.-At His Honor the Mayors
request the Health officer of the city has made
a report IN relation to scarlet fever cases, show
ing that the number of cases in the city on We'd
nesday was nine, of which three were IN the 4th
ward four in the 9Th and two in the 9th. Num-
Der of new cases since April 1st,9 number Of
deaths during the same period one.
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We have received the following from Bach's
City Band
TuANKs-To N. Ppirtr: Permit US, members
of Bach's City Band, to return you our sincere
thanks for the fayors shown US in the past and
especially for the generous interest taken in the
success Of our late ball, which through your lib
eral purchase of tickets, was very successful in
financial point Of view. We are grateful Tor
this recognition o! our efforts TO please, and will
endeavor in the future to merit your libe-aity
and support Respectfully,
BACH'S CITY BAND.
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PROF. CooKE.-A great many people in This
city lost a good deal IN not attending Prof.
Cookies expose OF "Spiritualism.' The Proi''
laying that spiritualism, so called, IS slight OF
hand, and that any skilled magician can perform
all the phenomena" of spiritual mediums,
proceeded to show by series Of very remark
able tricks that so far as he went. at least, his
statement was true, for having accomplished q
number OF feats, he performed the same without
the cabinet, showing how easy it is for one by
practice to deceive where deception would seem
10 be impossible. The most difficult tests OF
ringing bells, showing hands, &c, while tied &C.
curely p to 4 chair in the cabinet were per
formed in the neatest possible style-the only
remarkable point about The tests being the Prof.
ability in getting out Of the ropes and into them
again, either Of which be performed in FAR Les
time than one can tell IT. His agility is marvel
Gus, and many Of his tricks as pretty as marvel
Gus. He had rather small audiences both even
.ngs. but delighted ones.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

The DoMIyo PARTY.-The Domino Party at
the Clifton Hotel on last Tuesday evening, though
SHINY attended, was certainly very pleasant
entertainment, for Mr.. Montrose had taken every
preCauton in his power to make 1t so. Some OF
:he costumes were quite pretty for SO simple a
masquerade Shortly after 10 o'clock the Mosques
were removed and all joined in the dance, which
was kept up till late hour. The supper pre-.
pared, which was served about II, vas an elab-
crate one, and drew many praises from the de-
lighted guests. Mr.. NJ. has reason to be proud
Of his efforts to make the evening pleasant, while
j. was universally regretted by those present
that more had not been wise enough to
oin in the evenings enjoyment
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

Bird Bickford, Esq, for the last eigh; or ten
years resident of Ottawa. has moved 70 Mar.
settles, where he takes charge Of the water pow.
er interest as president and principal stock
holder of the Marseilles Land and Water Power
Compapv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

Ottawa let Prof. T. II. Clark 90 from her public
school because he wouldn't work for nothing
Had he been of that nature he might have found
consolation in the fact that her schools went
down far below par.-Aurora Ne'cs,
1t was less excusable foolishness than G
quixotic notion of economy that caused Ottawa
to let Prof. T. H. Clark 60 from her public schools
1t was one Of those acts OF petty spite that mer
supposed 10 have sense sometimes commit in
haste to repent Of at leisure. But whether Mr.
Clark is "of that nature" or not, the statement o
the NelcS that "the Ottawa schools have gone
down far below par" is but poorly available FOL
consolation, as it is wholly untrue. The Ottawa
schools, as o whole, were never in better condi
ton than at present.
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Black Diamond.

Sire. Pauls Msgnum Bonum, he by Wilson's Magnum
Bonu he by Turk the 3D. he by I'm ported Turk Dam OF
Wilson's Msgnum Bonum was by TOYS Bay Magnum DO,
Magnum Bonum grand dam OF Wilson's horse by Grand
by Stsrgaze-. he by old Sagazer. he by Henry
he by Sir Archer he BY Imported Damede; dam OF Old
Stargazer by Messenger dam of Young sargazer, Thor
oughbred. Grand dam OF Psul's horse by Young Bush
Messenger he by Ola Bush Messenger tsometlmes called
dam by Zarna's Magnum Bonum. Dam OF Young Black
Diamond, Kate Fowler, by Fowlers Tornado he by Ed
Tory's Tornado. he by American Eclipse. Dam of Fow
ers horre, by Young Dey of Agers, or Grey Arabian
Dam OF Kate Fowler, by Wilson's Magnuin Bonum grand
dam by Hunter.
He is ICY hands high GOOD action good temper. and SC
far known his colts the Terms. Us TO Insure
Mares bred by the Money due at time OF service
Insured they are known to be with foa
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BALL.-Thc ball given by Bach's City Band on
Friday evening of last week was largely attend
ed, and was very enjoyable. Everything passed
off quietly and pleasantly, satisfactory to every
bodv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

NAVIGATION on the Illinois & Michigan cana
opened en- Wednesday frem La Sale TO Lock
port, and will be opened on Monday next from
Lockport to Chicago.
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If YOU wish TO subscribe for Magazine or
Newspaper, call at Osman q llapeman's, west Of
he Court House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

The pier and abutm.nis for the Columbus ST
iron bridge are completed aud ready for the su-
Perstruc;ure.
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Chess checkers, dOminoes, etc, at Osman II
Hapeman's.
Catholic Prayer Books in all styles at Osman
& Iiapcman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

No BLowISG.-M. Stiefcl & Co. carry the
largest stock Of clothing in Ottawa.
We guarantee our clothing to be Of the bes
made clothing in the east or west Good suit
from - TO SO Call and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

Is bright sorre sired by Woods Champion. Dam. Kate
Chrsty, by Doles Ahambra: ID dam, Sue Lctoher, by
AleXander's Norman. Terms $50 10 insure
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Autograph Albums, new styles, 3 nsman
Hapemans.
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DieD.

At Chicago H. April 3D. 1871 scarlet fever HERMAN
D emily son OF Thos. d. and Bertha Mo ryan aged TWO
years and six months.
We miss darling boy. -
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VI. Stiefel & Co. have their store crammed full
and not half of their stock in yet. Look Tor
cheap goods at this store.
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Mem 3RDbertisemenls.
WOODS STATIONS
win make the at stables in rear OF
Eagle Mills, Ottawa, Ills.
An u alAlAll


dark beautiful chestnut, l54 hands high. with me
trotting has record OF l4s foaled in Seneca county
Y He will allowed 10 limited number Oh mares
besides his owners AT 50 10 insure or $O Ior si?ie
Champion. Jr, COMMONLY called Old Champion by drin
nelrs Champion. Champions dam was by lied Bfd. Inc
following noted horses OF this family: Castle Boy
22l York State. 2.22& st. james, 234; EVA 223x
2S3 Norwood, 29 Lady Backus, 80; Joker rs; AN
born Horse Sorrcl Dapper. 22sH Nete BurIew, 2s;
and many others.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-04-14

Mares bred by the Money due at time OF service
Insured mares. they known 10 be with foa
Parting with insured mares positively ortes the iEsur
ance and money then due. Accidents and escapes
At owners Iisk. aprI-2m
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
COLORED FREEMASONS.

Thirty years ago. exactly. the Grand Lodge. f. and
A. (colofed) OF this State. was split into two fac.
tons, and IN all tho intervening years every effort to
reuntc them proved Intellectual and futile until quite
recently, when bond OF union sealed b,tw cen
ihcm nnd election for officers held, which resulted
In the election OF Nj. John Chase Grand Muster
and Mr. Alfred Aldrich Deputy by the now
reunited Grand Lodge OF the State or Now York.
This was inomeutous event y the lives OF tho
coored Free Masons Of this St4Ih, anu they accord
ingly determined 20 ceisbratc It by grand demon
s,ratlon, whcn, according TO arrangement occurred
last evening ~ the National Assembly Rooms, West
Forty fourth street and was marked by the presence
Of the creme de Ia creme o. Aircas and daughters
IN this city. who Hooked In large numbers 10
the hall In addition to the members OF the
Grand Lodge OF tho State 0 Now York and their
friends there zero also present invited guests dol
cgatcs from Tho Grand Lodges (cooredJ OF Mussacbu-
sets Rhode Island Now Jersey Delaware and several
other states, who appeared IN faIi Masonic RECALLS.
An additional charm lent 10 tho OCCASION by the
presence OF brass band OF colorcd musicians, who
rendered all the popular airs aud number oi grand
marches In very good style
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
GENERAL McooK's ILLNESS.

General George W. McCook, OF Ohio Is lying seri-
ousiy III al tho residence OF his cousin Hon.
q. McCook so 2li West Twenty second street. Gen.
oral NcCoos was frat attacked with species OF par
tal paralysis on Christmas Day While lunchiug With
his brother. Since that time he nas sunk rapidly
that very grave fears are entertained that he may not
HIS family wore ut tcicgr cd ior and
arrived ~ town yesterday mornin. His brother, Al
cxandcr McCook, OF General Saorman's stan. arrived
Washington iasL' night The General was ablc 10
recognize them Oh their entrance Iuto his bedroom.
but coulu not speak. lie had similar ATTACK before
IN 1870. wncn running on me democratic ticket tor
Governor oi OHIO. Tho excitement OF The campaign
brought on AN attack OF paralysis violent that ls
iiis despaircd OIL out he soon recovered aud on
the ndatior oi hs family physician travelled
Europe tor nls health He feturncd from Elropc
about month ago. General MeCook VIII be rcinein-
bercd as au active war democrat, who ran tor GOV.
oi OHIO on thc democratic ticket, and VAS
beaten by Governor Noycs. The Hcsent Minister to
France. He has been prominently mentioned In con-
uccton with the next United states SeGatorsnip from
thai Stntn
The New York herald., 1877-12-28
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.
REVOLUTION IN ECUADoR-AFYAIRs IN
GUATEMALA.


INsuRRscTIoN IN PUNTA ARENAs-END OF THE
REVOLUTION IN EouADoR-AFYAIRs IN
GUATEMALA.
PANAMA, Doc. Is, 1871
News from the North and South Is slight.
The South PaciGc Times, brought by the steamer
fo. on the 18th inst, supplies tho following OF
news:-
IxsURExcTioN PUNrA AxRxAs.
Tho steamship Valparaiso brings the folowi nsi a.
elligenco:-It appears that the rebellion in Punta
Arenas organized solely for the purpose OF ex-
terminating Captain Guizaide, chief Of tho garrison.
The Governor at first entirely unaoie to
quen tho rebellion. The rebels after cruelty
assassinating tho Captain, set IRE to the build
tngs, including tue hospital, with allgthe patients
In IT, The church and the house OF tho priest have
escaped injury. The rebels sloe $1,000 from The
Treasury and robbed oil the houses oi In
the confusion they were killing each other. Or the
standing The total number killed Is forty with four
teen wounded s$
ESD or THE ECUADOR REvoLurIox
In EQUATOR The conservative revolution has been
quclled and tho Colombian army has recrossed the
frontier into Colombia. and the future political pros
pec.s OF the uncertaia over II still
remains doubtful whether the constitutions conyen-
ton Will meet tho 26th lust whether its opon-
lug day will be postponed.
AFFAIRS GUATEMALA.
The coffee crop In Guatemala Is large and IS being
brought forward rapidly Shipment. Prcsidcnt
iuces OF the Republic where was well received and
where he 1ound things rocking we'll On the trip he
met Dr. zaldvar, President OF Salvador, ut Chingo,
and upderst and.ng on several hoads was brought
ABOUT between tho two chiefs
From Punta Arenas the news comes that Guatemala
had refused to recognize the government oil General
Guardin ia Costa Rica, which Is omiuous Of trouble
between the two StaeG AS they are situated, how.
ever with tnsr other three ncgnbors between them,
Nicaragua Honduras or salvador become Involved.
which docs not seem probable as present.