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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-23
HOME MATTERS.


win Nash, of the Michigan Universit' return
ed for the summer vacation on last Saturday.
j. G. Elwood, Mayor OF Joliet, was in Ottawa
on Thursday.
J. O'Doncn, President OF the Joliet "Citizen's
Corps" came down on Thursday. He is enthus-
iastic over the prospects of delightful Fourth
and assures us that We shall see lots OF people
from Jolie; on that day.
Miss Litbe Bangs, Of the ,th ward school, re!
signed her position as teacher which was accept
ed by the board on last Monday evening. Miss
B., who was of the class Of 70 OF the high school
begins collegiate course at the uniyer sity o
Michigan
TT cETERA.
Have you heard the expression, "DampAine
rain?'
During the voting for the doll at the Eplseo
pal festival Oh last Friday night, and enthusias
tic bachelor was heard to eXclaim: III only
had little girl, she would have that doll If
had to mortgage the Gordon"
| Jerry Maher bought dog on faith the othe
day and strange to say it was not the dog bu
Jerry who was sold" The seller, however
lodges around the corner when Jerry heaves il
sight
We're going to have daily paper. If there il
any thing in this world we have longed for will
an unutterabe longing, it is an earthquake
Since we can't have an earthquake, we hay
longed for daily paper-the crash OF bullock
presses, an army of compositors living on tn
"pnat' OF the land, Cfor few nights only"
the play bills say) the clck,clck of the tele
graph interviews and horse @hippings, carpet
tacks and maple sugar, putis and bustle-mate
rial, monkey-wrcnches and tack.hammers, an
all the ct ceteras OF city life-one labors Cnde
such Il heavenly delusion of living somewhere
BY all means let's have daily-"better to hay
| loved and lost than never TO have loved at all"
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In addition to devastating drought, Cali
fornia appears at present to be also allilc'ed
with earthquakes, volcanoes, and raging
prairic aud forest fires. y volcano has broA-
en- forth in a violent eruption opposite Flow
ing Mill station. GO miles from Yuma, having
been preceded by an earthquake; and IN San
ia Barbara county an extensive fire is raging
Many miles square have been burned over
and grass and gram crops destroyed, Large
numbers of cattle have also been overtaker
by the flames. A great deal Of stock viii
have to be destroyed, owing to the destruc
ton of forage
y Los Angeles dispatch says that great for
est fires are raging in the mountains west Of
that city, extending down to the plains
Many homcs,eads have been destroyed, and
large amount Of hay, lumber, and other pro
perry burned.
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FROM THE COMMITTEE.

thOM ne NOhMAl iLL'
The arrangements for the celebration of the
Fourth in Ottawa are completed in all general
particulars, and there is every evidence of the
days being lively and pleasant one. Our Joliet
friends will arrive at or before II a. IN, via
steamboat on the canal, which has been charter.
ed for the occasion. They will be received in
proper manner, Of course; and not long after
wards will take place in the procession.
4 number OF ladies and gentlemen have eX.
pressed desire to appear on horseback, the com
nittee would say that they will cordially welcome
to our procession any and all who desire to appear
in that way, whether they belong to the city or
the surrounding country. a number OF ladies
and gents on horseback would add immensely
| to the display, and we shall take pleasure in
finding suitable place for all who come.
After dinner the base bail game will take
| place or :hc grounds nearest the city that are
available.
Bach's band continue TO perfect their arrange
,nents for their pic mic in Hoes grove, which
will be replete with fun-music, dancing sports
of all kinds to make fun, winding up with bal
at Turn Hall.
The reception ball by the Hook and Ladder
Company will take place at Williss New Dancing
Academy, on the same evening, for which invita-
tons will be issued to-day. This will be strictly
an invitation ball, and invitations must be showi
at the door to getin the hall. An unusually large
number having been issued, all will readily SCI
that 10 keep the number of dancers within bound
such course is absolutely necessary. The follow
ing gentlemen are appointed as the reception
committee for the hall: W. H. Hull, chief,asslste
by Chas. Petit, Geo. X, Tozcr, Sidney Blanchard
Geo. L. Lndley, T. Lucey; and floor manager
as follows: Geo. V. Hull, chief, James McQuadt
c. {. Glover, E. e.. Osman, assistants.
THE COMMITTEE
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There is intense excitement IN England o.
or reports from Egypt of conspiracy TO blow
up with gIycerine aud destroy the Suez cana.
Advantage may be taken Of it to send body
Of troops to Egypt IS an entering wedge to
more effective influence in the eastern muddle,
Gen. Grant continues to be the object OF
endless attention by The Butishers. The Ce.e'
n.ony OF comforting on him the freedom oi
the CITY of London took place at Guildhal. on
The fs;h, and was followed by q banGcet
Next morning he had 'nobby" breakfast
with G. ". Snal,e-, ccr-esponde-: O. tie
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italy,.

The Canadian pilgrims, who hac such a
troublesome voyage across the sea, finally had
an audience with The pope on Monday and
asked his benediction. They presented the
poce with a magnificent mitre studded with
gems, silver vase, and 100000. The pope
expressed hisioy at the escape ofthe pilgrims
from the great perils of their voyage, and at
the many signs OF devotion from their coun'
try, where the faith, after surmounting SO many
dangers, still remained so strong and vigor'
Gus. He concluded by giving his blessing
to the pilgrims.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-23

A new complication arises in the Mexican
business. On Monday of last week compa-
ny of Mexican government DiazJ troops
CROSSED the Rio GranGe % miles above Fort
Clark, to avoid conflict with revolutiona'
ry or Lerdo band of superior numbers. In
the night the revolutionists also crossed the
river and attacked the government soldiers
killing some and wounding many, and then
returned to the Mexican side. The l. >
military authorities at Fort Clark captured
the beaten government troops for violation OF
the neutrality law in crossing to the Amer
can side with arms and having battle there
on. They were taken to the fort under
guard, forty in number, including one colo
mel, three lieutenant colonies, and five cap
tains, and were released next day on parole,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-23

THE arm At STREAToR.-SreatOr is spread
ing herself for another grand 4th Of July
celebration. Her programme involves mon
ster procession, made up Of infantry and cav
airy companies, fire engines and hook and
ladder companies, brass bands, veterans, civ
ic societies, Sunday school children, TIL
umphal car, village board and gorgeous
company of 'carnivaoligists;" after which
speeches, sackracing, hurdle races, foot races
wheelbarrow races, catching creased pigs
etc. and a balloon ascension. We have at
tended several celebrations Of the An a
Streator heretofore ard always found then
well managed. The country tor miles arounc
usually turns out a m,ossC, and the display
of rustic beauties takes the shine of Of al! ih'
rest of tie performance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-06-23

The second annual commencement of the OF
tawa High School takes place at the Congrega-
tional church on next Friday evening, June ~
The class this year consists Of twelve young Ia
dies, the subjects of whose essays, etc, will DC
found below. The church will be decorated Tor
the occasion, instrumental and vocal music VIII
vary the programme, so that the exercises prom
ise to be very interesting.
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The hid Of Mr.. T. A sherwood for the Opera
House property has :cen accepted by the
court. That assures ,Ae filling in with new
buildings OF the vacant lots between the Opera
House Block and the Arcade" and then Ia Sale
street, in that aal iAe opposite block VIII DC
c0mq!.te.
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Daet-Carric Man'ey and Fannie Bccm.
Duet-Annie Lynch and Vincic Bushnell.
Solo-Lura Nash.
Nncal music.
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OCR JUNIOR, part Of whose graphic account
Of his wandcrings in company with the rowing
members of the Illinois Press Association reach
cd us a few hours too late for insertion last week,
makes an addition and the whole is given bodily
to-day. II will be found good reading. As to
the Colonel himself either from going IL. too
strong" or for some other reason, he was taken
sick near Georgetown, Col, and was required to
remain there for a few days to recover sufficient
Nv TO enable him to return home. We are "d.
vlscd, however, that he was able to leave George
town on Wednesday and expect him home TO
day.
Save your money. You can buy So revolver
OF Ebcrsol.
The La Sale Go. Soldiers X Sailors Associa
lion met in convention in this city on last satur
day, and after some routine business elected III
following officers:
President, D. +. Hit; Vice President, }.
Campbell, streator; Secretary, Philander Talbot
Treasurer, II. \. McCalcb; Executive Commit
tee, r. ID. Mcdonald, Ia sale; i. 3. Crookei
Mendoza; c. II. Il. Thomas, Seneca; Addiso
Robinson, yermilllon; William Edwards, Tro
Grove
l: was decided TO hold the annual reunion j
Ottawa on day 10 be uame-l ny the ENecutiv
Committee the fayorite plan for the reunion %
I ing one after the manner Of the Old Settler
Reunions, though The matter Is as yet und'
cided.
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The High School.

Save express charges, Don't send to Chicago
You can buy better revolver for 80 EbersoTS
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France.


The French chamber OF deputies convened
on Saturday pursuant to prorogation, and
McMahon informed them that after they had
attended to certain legislation his purpose
was to dissolve the assembly. The proceed
ings thereupon were peculiarly Frenchy'
Gambetta made speech against the govern
ment five hours in length; Cassagnac inter
rupted him fifteen times; Gambetta tainted
at the close of his speech during the whole
session, there was zone prolonged roar of 70
alterations" members rushed at each other,
and had to be kept apart by the ushcrs; and
''all instinctively waited tor the report of re-
volvers.'
The senate must consent TO Mcmahon
dissolution of the assembly, but it Is not fear
ed that the assent will be withheld.
The debate on Monday was opened on va
rious resolutions to censure the ministry and
has been hotly kept up every day since The
maintenance of the public peace through all
the excitement is the best augury il affords
for the safety of France.
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New York Tribune. Next evening he attend
ed banquet given him by the Reform CLUB,
at which Earl Granville presided. On Mon.
dav he was feted at Alexandra palace by the
Prince and Princess of Wales, and afterwards,
AZ midnight, visited the Times Office. On
Wednesday lie was entertained at dinner by
the Marquis of Ripon, ana afterwards receiv-
ed depntation OF Irishmen 1T Gen. Bldeau's
house On Thursday he attended dinner
in his honor at the house of Minister Pierre
pont, at which the Prince Of Wales, and, as
at all the other entertainments named, numeT-
merous Dukes, Lords, &c, were present Or
course speeches, toasts, and all the other coz
comitants of state dinners attended all these
entertainments, at each Of which Cen Grant
repeated his little stereotyped speech
There is rumor that the British ministry
are about to ask parliament for SlO0,O0OoOo,
which is interpreted of course to mean war
The engineers who made the geological eX'
plorations and soundings for submarine
tunnel between France and England, report
that the tunnel is perfectly practicable as
there is a continuous bed Of chalk between
the two shores.
English crop prospects are looking favor
able, wheat shows another decline, while In
dian corn shows no quetable change.
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THE BLACK HILLS,

G.I) a day at home. Agents wanted: Ouths eaa
- i = terms Tree. TRUE CO., Augusta Maine
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-06-14
The Revival Of an Obsolete PastIme.

In these days when polo and lawn ten
mis- and cToquet are so popular, and every
body is racking his brains to invent new
game with which to amuse the youth of
America, we should like to suggest the
revival of pastime that was much In
vogue among a former generation. 1t is
sad to think that such ahealthy and lively
means of pleasure should have gone out
of fashion as much as it has, and that
only .unpretentiOus persons in out-of the
way places devote themselves to it. 1t is
a spring and autumn amusement designed
for the country. To play the game fairly,
requires tWenty-acre lot. Each player
needs to begin with team of good horses
ami avery peculiar looking chariot which
cuts through the sod with its sharp point,
and has only one wheel at the side to serve
rather to guide its course than aid in its
running. The driver hangs on behind,
laying hold of two light handles which
project in the rear for his convenience
The rate of progress across a field is of
necessity slow, but the course is very ex-
citing, especially where the ground is
stony, in which case tie driver, tying the
reins of the horses about his waist, is COM
PEELED to use great dexterity and strength
to keep his chariot in its proper furrOw
and is iolted like couple Of lovers sitting
on a blackboard. The game consists in
traveIsing the field from one side to the
other day after day until the whole sur
face is overturned, when the ground pre-
sents series of long, regular ridges of
clay, drying in the sun and looking DESC
late but extremely picturesque. This
sport is so fascinating that those addicted
to it continue at it from sunrise to sunset,
scarcely taking intermissions for their
meals, and they grow brown, hardy
and manly with the exercise To
prepare the field for the continu-
ance of the game is work of great
pains and no little time. The monotonous
ridges of brown and yellow clay fraye to be
broken down 10 an even surface, and to
effect this an ingenious instrument called
harrow has been invented, which is a
frame set with a great number of iron
teeth. When this is dragged rapidly
backward and forward over the field, it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-06-14
H. B. PHILLE0, Editor.

reduces it in time to pleasant level plain a
marked with delicate wrinkles tits then
necessary to sprinkle in the ground some '
cereal, such as wheat, oats or barley, in
order that by means of new growth
preparation for arother sod may be laid,
And when this grain crop is cut down the
ground is in such a condition that it will
be ready for a renewal of the game during
the next season. In this prosaic descrip-
tiOn we have aimed merely at giving a
definite idea of the sport, and have avoid
ed any idle. disquisitions on its beauties,
Suffice it to say that when it was popular
the whole country blossomed like the rose,
and the foundations of our prosperity were
laid; and if our young men could be in =
duced to take up this obsolete pastime
again and desist from 1ocking to cities for
more artificial amusements, spending
their precious timerin summer travels, and
squandering ther spare cash in European
tours instead of investing at home, some1g
thing of the old fashioned contentment
might return to the land. The passion for
pleasure and dissipation has gone through
all classes and driven the people intoiwild
and unwise extravagances, wherefore We
should be glad to see the popular tenden-
cies take more wholesome direction, and
earnestly recommend the revival of plow-
ing among all such young Americans as d
have leisure and opportunity to. indulge In
that noble pursuit.-N. Y. World. o'''ii'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-06-14
General News Summary. .
FROM WASHINGTON.


THE public debt statement for Nav shows
the following: Coin bonds outstanding,
1852 964 $50; total debt, 81 23O 3O2, ,211; cash
in Treasury, s1e6, ,924, ,S69;. debt, less cash in
the Treasury, 81, ,063 81, ,342; decrease during
Mar, sS,QSl PA. .LELsa..-
II was reported from Washington. on the.
Sd, that the Postoffice Department had sent a
special agent.to Louisiana to take action re-
garding two cases, in both of which the par
ties tcolored) appointed to be Postmasters-
one at Clinton, in East Feliciana Parish, and
the other at st. Francisville, West Feliciana
Parish-reported that, owing to the threats
andsopposition of white citizens, they were
unable to take Possession of their offices In
both of these cases representations are made
to the Department. by citizens whose good
standing is indorsed by Congressman Ellis,
to The effect that the new appointees are, by
reasons of illiteracy, etc., unfit for the posi-
tions A thorough investigation will be
made. i't't.
SECRETARY EvARTs stated, on the 9th,
relative to the alleged outrage on the whaler
Ellen Risepat by Spanish cruisers, that, while
he was sensible of the friendly relations be-
tween Spain and the United States, he did
not intend to allow any outrage upon our
nag ard, while Spain would be held re
sponsi'ole for any ms 1T to the United States,
he would see that this Government fulfilled
all it. obligations to Spain.
WASHINGTON telegram of the 9th says
the Treasury was paying out only large
Uuited States notes for drafts, the idea being
to get silver out IN as large quantities as the
Treasury can supply, and also to make the
people prefer small bank notes to large legal
tenders. aI" .-a
IT is stated that on the I'd of July there
will be 299 new money-order offices esiab-
lished, distributed among the several States.
About 1G0 additional Postoffices will be
m de money order offices on the 1st of Oc-
tober next.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-06-14

termine the future course Of the army, it is
stated, he will take up his residence at Bu-
charest.
ACCORDING to Vienna telegram of the
5th, as a precaution against the war agita3
ton in Greece, the Porte had ordered the
stribution of arms among the inhabitants
of the frontier. and had called out the mill
tia and reserves in Epirus and Thessaly. .
A BELGRADE dispatch of the 9TH says that,
despite all denials, Seryia was prepared to
commence hostilities against Turkey.when-
ever the Russians would cross the Danube.
THE Turkish War Minister issued an or
der, on the 5th, forbidding the local Journals
to publish war news. tfr-t.fI TOT "a
THE report of the death of Maj. Charles F.
Powell, United States Consul at. Iquique,
Peru, has been confirmed
AN Ottawa (Csn.) dispatch of the 5th
states that, according to recent advices re-
ceved by the Department of the Interior, it
was probable that Sitting Bull was then at
Wood Mountain, in Canadian territory.
ACCORDING to Vienna dispatches of the
9th, the revolt in the Circassian regiments in
Roumania was spreading, and threatened to
assume serious proportions. A court-Inartial
had been ordered to try the mutineers, and
it was understood that a severe example
would be made as lesson to other possible
mutineers. i q
A LONDON telegram of the 9th reports a
serious division in the British Cabinet. 1t
was understood that Lord Salisbury vehe-
mentlY opposed warlike action.
4 CoNcr ,Nrrr>rO1or II of tha Rth
says the Russians had surprised and cut to
pieces 1000 Abschasians.
THE Greek Cabinet has been reorganized
under the Presidency of Canaris, a veteran Of
the war of independence.
On the 9th, the bridge leading from the
railway plat orm at Bath, England, gave
way, and precipitated over 100 persons into
the wafer below. Twelve persons were
killed and tif y-one injured.
EDWARD TRowBRIDGE, United States Con-
sui at Barbadoes during Mr@Lincoln's Ad-
ministration, died last month, of hydropho-
bia, at Bridgetown, the capital of that island.
He was bitten by pet dog, in March last.
LONDON dispatches of the morning of the
8th say Russian Ambassador had reached
London, with letters from Prince Gortscha-
koff to the British Minister of Foreign
Affairs, in which the statement is made
that Russia did not contemplate any inter
ference with the Suez Canal, Egypt, the Dar-
danelles or the Persian Gulf. She disclaimed
also any intention of permanently ac-
quiring Constantinople, though she would
not consent to lis possession by any
other Christian Power. The letter concludes
with the statement that Russia's sole object
in the conduct of the war is to improve the
condition of the Christians in Turkey. AS
soon as she had achieved this, she would fall
back on the resolutions of the Constantine
pie Conference, asking the Powers to take
up the thread where it was broken by its dis
soIutiOO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-06-14
Feeding by Electricity.

An elegantly scientific mode of conf
pelling man to swallow food, who other-g
wise would have starved himself to death,
has been devised and put in practice in
French lunatic asylum. One of the pa-if
tients who had persistently refused food
was becoming quite emaciated. The ply
sician in charge, DIR. Ritz, was expert
menting upon the patient to ascertain
whether any of the functions of the pal 2
ate, throat, ETC., were impaired. On ap-
plying the terminals of Ruhmkorf coil,
so as to pass a current from the pharynx
to the upper side of the neck just below
the angle of the lower jaw, all the mus
cles of that region contracted, and the
pharynx made an upward movement. A
bright thought struck the doctor. He had
some food prepared in portions, each of
which represented small mouthful One
of these boluses was put into the patients
mouth, and the mouth was kept closed by
an assistant Then an electric current
was passed. as before described, and in
stantly the patient swallowed the bolus.
The upward movement which the pharynx
made under the stimulus of electricity
was precisely the same as that which is
naturally made by that organ IN the act
of swallowing. Theprocess was repeated
with the remaining boluses until square
meal had been administered to the patient.
When The next meal-time came round the =
patient resisted and gave great deal OF
trouble TO the doctor and his assistants;
but the ingenuity which had so far trl-
umphed was not to be easily foiled, and
the treatment is pronounced successful, n