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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-24

THE GROUNDS,
Adjoining the Virginia and Truckee Railroad
switch. are unequaled for shads-a very bower
of willows, with streams of running water
from the mountains ripping through their
lengths,la like bowling green for the exer.
cises Of the day. Captain Dali has spared
neither expense nor labor to render his Grove
THE FINEST IN THE STATE OF NEVADA
FOR PIcNIcs AND EXCURSIONS.
And will leave nothing undone on this special
occasion to secure full and ample enjoyment
to all psrticipstors Of the Caledonian picnic
and Games
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-07-24

Nothing will be spared to make 1t pleasant to
all who attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

D. W. A. Pratt, piscicuturst from Elgin, was
in town on Wednesday conferrng with our citi-
zens in regard to stocking the Fox and Illinois
rivers with the Land-locked Salmon and other
game fish.
We noticed the following editors from Will
county at the democratic convention on Wednes-
day: "Cal " Farley, Of the Signal; d. c. Hendcr-
son. Reco,d J. II Ferris, Naw; IL. ii. Parkin-
son. Bradwood RepuJlicGH. Webster, Of the La
Sale Press was also looking around under the
guidance of reliable democratic mentors.
Miss Parks, of Waullegan, is the guest OF Miss
Allen.
Miss Bangs, Of Chicago, was at Judge FL
dredge's during the past week
VIII Kaufman, for some time in the Circuit
Clerks office, is taking Il vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Swoetzer left last Monday
with friends from Chicago, for short season al
the eastern watering places.
Mr.. and Mrs |. n. BEEN were expected home
from Colorado on yesterday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
THE ELECTORAL FRAJp.

The Potter committee held dizzy sessions in
New York last week the time beng mainly
devoted to Col. Burke and his history of the
Wormley conference, There is 'iib question
but that there was perfect agreement, to
which Hayes was u pa"ty with full knowledge
of all the details thSt The sacrifice of Packard
should he the price OF the completion OF the
fraudulent count 81 the electoral commission
in favor OF Hayes
1t seems That Sherman placed too much con
fidenrr in the veracity of Mrs. jerks when she
sworc t1la, she had destroyed his letter to An
dersor and Weaver, otherwise he would no
have dared, after her statement 10 swear Sc
positively, as he did at Atlantic City, that he
had never written such a letter.
1t is now stated by the New York Time
that the decentralization letter the docu
ment which it was said was given by SeCrela
~ Sherman to the witness James F. Anderson
of Louisiana, has been found, and is now eth
er in the hands or under the control OF tht
Potter Committee. It's whereabouts has beer
known for some time. Gen. Butler has men
toned the fact of its discovery to various per
sons lately, and has eonversed with them re
garding it, and a Senator of the United States
a. well as several other officials, have ais,
knowledge of its existence, and Of the fac
that it is eventually to I've brought forward
The intention regarding it is to continue tn
taking OF the testimony before the Potter Com
mittee until the early part Of October, and thei
spring he letter on the public "a grand SUI
prise.
The Potter Committee adjourned on Satur
day, subject to the call Of the chair, and II l
understood that its next session will be hel,
about two weeks hence in New York City.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
Case of Accidental Poisoning.

There was sad case Of accidental poisoning
in East Ottawa yesterday morning The victim
was Mrs Mary VI. Curtis wife of Vim. Curtis, jr.,
the well known carpenter and builder 1t seems
a wear or two ago some strychninc was left at Mr..
'Curtis's house to poison dog that was troubling
the neighborhood. The dog was disposed OF
otherwise and the poison forgotten. For several
DAYS past Mrs Curtis had felt agush, and as MIR
Curtis nearly always kept quinine in the house,
ON Yesterday morning, Mrs. c. again feeling the
aguc symptoms, said she wished she had some
quninc, when her daughter lizzie told her there
was some on the shelf On the same shell Il
seemed had rcposed for two years and forgotten
this strvchnine. Mrs. Curtis, intending to take
quininc, got the wrong paper, and swallowed
the poison It's action was immediate and tern
bic. DR.. Hathaway was at once called and fc"
minutes later DR.. Camphcld, hut though cineuc'
and antidotcs were administered as soon a. pos
sibe, the woman was past surgery and died IN u
minutes after swallowing the fatal dose. >h'
was n years Of age, and leaves husband, en'
daughter ~ years Of age, both Of course in dccI
ainiCtiOn,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

One of the greatest attractions in the city dur
ing the Fair week will be the Opera House.
which is to be occupied by one of the finest com
panles that ever played in Ottawa. Miss Emma
Leland the star, is a very fine emotional actress,
as fine as ever has been here and she is support
ed by strong company among whom is Mr.. D.
II. Rennie, who was here some three years ago,
PLAYING pierre" the cripple, in the T,Co O'r'hans
They present the beautiful play OF "Fate" on
Monday night, to be followed by a new play each
night during the week.
We are quite sure that company that merits
the patronage that this company does will get il
and that they will have full houses during the
week: and nobody should miss seeing the pla,
of Fate" on Monday night
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

1t was in his advocacy of fiat money alone
that we were constrained to differ with him.
Doubtless to the extent Of 100000, 600 or so our
governments times of peace and prosperity,
couldssuc such money and by making it receiv-
able for all government dues keep it atpar 1t
would be something like our auditors warrants
in lS4l, y and g. They were worth 90 to 20
cts on the dollar until tax paying time came
Then, because they were as good as com III
paying taxes, they would go up to % ana W
cts, and if there had been less of them 'haIl
would paw the state taxes, they would have
gone up TO par. But for any purpose Out pay
ing taxes they were always alta heavy discount
And so it would be with this fiat money II
issued in any quantity above the immediate
demand for tax paying.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

A young man named Hinsman, from Geneseo,
beat Barber in 80 yard foot race at Earville
last week. Some Ottawa people backed Barber
to considerable amount
Another game of base ball was played at Mar
settles last Saturday afternoon, between the Mar
settles and Streator clubs, which resulted in a
victory for the Streators by score of 10 to 10.
A runaway occurred on Main street last Mon
day evening. The team, attached to a lumber
wagon, dashed down the street at fearful rate
and ran across the Fox river bridge. Mr.. Z. +,
Bull and family, driving toward'the east side in
carriage, had a narrow escape from a collision
with the frightened team.
picnic and brass band contest will be held al
Starved Rock on Sept -, The brass band con
test will be for amateur bands, for prize OF $50
Other amusements will be foot races, sack races,
jumping, etc, for which prizes are offered
There will be music Tor dancing during the day
and refreshments of all kinds.
Dean Terry, of this city, assisted Bishop Foley,
of Chicago, in administering the rite of confirm
alton upon about 80 persons in Mendoza last
week.
The notorious A. c. Hcssing, of Chicago, pass
ed through this city On Monday last, en- routefor
Arizona.
The law prohibiting the killing Of prairie
chickens and wood cock expires to-day, and Dur
sportsmen will be after them next week.
! The Streator, La Sale and Marseilles Guards
will 20 to Chicago on the Sd proX., to participate
in the brigade drill.
! Eight prairie schooners passed through this
city on Thursday, going to Smith county, Kan,
| They were all from one neighborhood in La
grange county, Ind, and wcrea gay crowd
We haven't heard from anybody yet in regard
to accepting Barber's challenge published in the
FREE TRADER two weeks ago. There ought tai
be some in this large county who have the sand
to tackle him on foot.race. Ottawa has fur
nished the victims so far. Now let some other
! town try him.
| There will be an unusually fine display of pouI
try at the fair next week,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
BREVITIES.

A great improvement TO many OF our residence
streets has been made this week by cutting
down the weeds along the sidewalks especially
on the south side.
Several irst.class base ball clubs have entered
for the prizes at the fair next week, and there is
promise of some fine games.
There will be an unusually fine show Of blood,
ed horses AT the fair next week
Another decided improvement this week is the
painting of the street lamps. Red is raging
color with the city authorities.
The house on the south side, belonging TO Mr..
Beach, of Otter Creek, that was destroyed 10y fire
last week was insured for $1,000 in the Rockford
Fire Insurance Co. The Gdjuster was here on
Tuesday to adjust the Insurance.
NMr. Powe, the street sprinkler, will sprinkle
the street leading to the fair ground the whole
distance. That's correct.
DR.. Petit rode up town on last Tuesday for the
first time since his illness. He was Immediately
surrounded by his many friends, who congraiu-
lated him on his convalesccuCe. The Doctor Is
very much improved during the last few weeks,
and says he will he well man among us again
soon.
Secretary Hoffman received a letter from the
| Peoria Blues" this week, stating that at their
last meeting vote of thanks was rendered to
the La Sale County Agricultural Society for
their kind invitation to attend the fair, but that
circumstances rendered it impossible for them to
come They are gentlemen, every man of 'em,
and treated the invitation ceurteously, at least.
The ladies of the Catholic Church will have n
refrcshment stand at the fair,
Sidney Darrow, of La Sale, was bitten last
week by yenomous snake The bite would
have proved fatal but for prompt treatment.
There are over 800 miners ont on a strike al La
Sale, and they are notified by Mclaughlin not to
come to Braidwood with the expectation Of get
ting employment.
The Ottawa City Directory, published by Haw,
ley Il Pfatfcnbcrger, is ont and being delivered
to subscribers 1t is complete and accurate
work
Melons are very plenty this season, and doctors
and small boys are happy.
Foot racing is becoming very popular nova
DAYS. hut the "Quick foot is connected with
this paper, and he wants to see the man wh'
thinks he can kick dirt in his face.
Martin Conley and James Quinn were confined
in the county Jail on Monday, the former fol-
burglary and larceny of watch and jewelry from
I'm. house of Chas Johnson, in La Sale, and the
latter for larceny of a watch, revolver, etc, al
the same place.
Amos Hewell, of Grovcland township, was en-
omiucd before Judge Miller on Saturday last and
declared insane. He is under the care OF Sheriff
Stevens until the application for his admission 'c
the asylum at Egin is granted or rejected. Inc
cause of his insanity is unknown, He is 4
years old
The city schools begin on next Monday for 'h'
fall term. There will be no school on Thursday
in order 50 give the children an opportunity IL
visit the fair, as they will be admitted free OF
that day. Miss Carrie Leavcns will take The
plocc of Miss Mary Phillips in the Sd ward school
Miss Phillips having resigned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
Ill the votes cast, was, amid loud cheering, de.
dared the unanimous nominee of the conven-

all the votes cast, was, amid loud cheering, de.
clared the unanimous nominee of the conven-
ton.
A telegram was sent to Mr. Brooks advising
him of his nomination, and while awaiting an
answer the convention was briefly addressed
by J. c. Campbell, Esq, of Streator. He charg
ed the republican party as responsible for the
present depression of labor; and spoke of its
general corruption and ccntralizlng tendencies.
The voting people must rescue the country
from these evils, and the remedy lay in rcstor
ing to power the democratic party, which has
always been the friend of the poor man, while
on the other hand the republican party had in
all its legislation favored the rich. Even the
negro, whom the war had emancipated, had
been deserted by that party and the attempt
made to supplant him by Chinese labor.
At the close of Mr. Campbell's address dis
patch was received from Mr. Brooks express
ing great reluctance TO accept the nomination
of the convention, but not declining it.
On motion the Central Committee were d
rected to confer with Mr. Brooks on the sub
iect; said Central Committee having been
appointed as follows:
VIM Reddick and j. G. Croker, of La Sale
G. Farley, ID. j, Henderson and j. G. Elwood
of Will; p. A. Armstrong of Grundy; and
Andrew Welsh of Kendall,
On motion OF j. c. Croker the committee
were instructed, in case Mr.. Brooks declined
the nomination, TO reconvene this convention
at as early day as practicable.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

The Red Ribbon Club held its regular meeting
at The court house on Thursday evening. Among
other business transacted 10y the club was that OF
abo!ishing games Of all kinds from the reading
rooms and declaring that the rooms hereafter
shall be devoted exclusively 10 reading. The
followingrcsOlution OF thanks were unanimous
ly adopted 10y the club:
R,yol,yd, That the thanks Of the Ottawa keo
Ribbon Club are due and are hereby rendered "a
those persons who by their donations ana ser
vices n SISTED i'm making the picnic of this clul
on the 22nd of August grand success, and more
especially to the Young Ladies Temperance SO
ciety, The Ladies' Christian Temperance mon
and The Ladies' Reform Club for their IaoorS III
our behalf. ,,.r
R,so,,,d, That for the purpose OF notifying al
persons included in the above resolution Oh il'
structrd to send cOpv Of the same to each OF the
city papers for publication, and TO each oil th'
above named societies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

The notorious "Pluck Whalch was arrested
nj the Earlvillc races last week by cohstaDie
Burt Barrtt, of Earlville, and brought to Ottawa
on Monday evening and deposited in the county
iail Whalen is under indictment in VIII, Law
ingston, Grundy, and La Sale counties for Il Sc
rics Of crimes He escaped from VIII county
mil some months ago, after which he robbed the
store of a Mr.. Shackclton, Herman, Grundy Co
Mr.. $ discovered him in the act, but notwith
standing he shot Whalen the latter got 'he net
ter Of him and, after pounding him severely, cs
capped He is wanted for burglary in Livingston
county, and before he gets out OF The hands o
the law again hc will have made the "gran'
tour" and become acquainted with most Of the
circuit Judge, Of this part of the state. On las
Tuesday he was taken TO Morris where he VII
be tried for his offences in that county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

Preceding Miss kellogg's concerts the ne"s
papcrs teen with favorable notices, extracts rom
the press, and testimonials from the late Prtsi-
dent Lincoln and others, reminding people OF the
power of voice possessed by one of America ;
sweetest singers. If your confidence be secured
by such advertisements, why shake the mead ana
doubt while reading the TESTIMONIALS ol posltNe
cures effected hy Dr.. Pierces Favorte Prescr!p-
ton? 1t is nonsense for ladies afflicted with the
diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to their sex To-
continue TO suffer, or to submit 10 The harsh ana
caastic treatment now in vogue. The taVorltc
Prescription is sold by druggists under POSITIVE
pnNrAMteC TO cure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

We are dong Il large amount of commercial
Job printing at the present time, and putting IL
up in Holders Patent BlOtter Blocks. Our
work gives the best of satisfaction and the tablet
finds favor all over the United States. mer-
chant once using it will have his work in no oth
err form, as it keeps the stationery compact and
convenient, and from getting solcd We charge
nothing extra for the blotter, and do our prlll'
ing better and chedpr-for good work and stock
than any office in La Sale county. Bear the
foregoing fact in mind, and call and see samples
and get prices before ordering your work else
where odd sized bill heads letter heads, note
heads, etc, ruled to order. Come to the FREE
Trader job rooms, Is La Sale street, when IN
need of printing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

The meeting Of the Nationals ON Saturday eve
ming last was rather thin affair, and although
great "mass meeting" was advertised but ABOUT
200 of the faithful were present. The meeting
began in the court house yard, but a shower com
ing up it was adjourned tothe court room ten
+. y. Bates and Prof. Hall made speeches, ana
were followed 10y j. :. Armstrong, nominee for
state senator. Sol Roscnhaupt, candidate for
sheriff did not speak.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

ON Thursday, ~ previously announced tue
SUNDAY schools Of the Methodist Congregation
al, Presbyterian and Baptist churches Joined in
a union picnic, at Ostrandcr's Grove ON Coyil
Creek Four band wagons were employed Ia
convey the children To the grounds, and about
800 children teacher, and others participated III
The picnic. Refreshments were provided in album
dance aud everything done to make the affair en-
ioyablc for the youngsters. They did enjoy II
greatly, and came home about q O'Clock in the
mn.t rNnhcrant spirils.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
Italy.

I.azzaretti, the fanatic of Grosctto, vito itro-
claimed himself Christ come again, and was
supposed to have been killed by the police,
was not killed only severely wounded lie
started with some $500 armed Followers
towards the village Arcidosso, there so set up
his kingdom. The procession was met by the
police, who were fired upon, and IN returning
the fire came near killing the immacR-ae king
himself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
Eranrer Picnic.

On WEDNESDAYS last there were two pic on
inc south side of the Illinois river near os'ran
dcr's. where the little folks Of NUMEROUS sun
day schools met in a shady grove to have jolly
time, and they did. TIL. 18th Battalion Band
went out and paid the picnic their respects in
the way Of some music.
The othc, assembly in the reighborhood Wa
the County Grange picnic, attended in large
numbers Jy the most respectable, best know
and Oldest farmers Of the county, many 81 then
baviD.. been N the county for - years. Mr. r
Rowland. the master Of the County Oranges
made n speech Of welcome. Grand Master For
srthc responded. his able speech being wei re-
ceived He advised the rranEers 20 act as uni
to form a solid column :" do all that honesty
all that honest men combined, could do whci
thew see the right way out n their troubles. li'
wa, followed " Rev. VI. Glib, n Sheridan
Who made d good speech. lie day a. a Who'll
wa, highly eujoyed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

circulated paper Yesterday in behalf "' Tue vel
low fever sufferers at the south, rnd collected
about Sigl There oru other. doubtless willing
TO contribute To th. rmmrntly Christian object
and whom hc was unable to call upon. All such
cen l,ayo their contributions at Mr.. Lynch
.,1fc between now and Tuesday. The money
will l,c entrusted to safe hands al the south ana
mt inst where it will do the most good
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

i.l,t Tuesday evening a. NJ Egan, living "n
the Ru-cr place, few mix vet u this city
was driving the COWS np vicious COW rushed al
her knocked her down auI -1r,d Lyr badly Ia
% .l.-aar the horn passing under 'he Jaw and
mah.ugs serious wound. >he was also 'rn'ssl
about tire breast and bowels. .I',c -iIl "A'
Wa with her W., tisp knocked down aud badly
bruised by the animal \ doctor was called ana
attended 20 ~. '-h,nau and oh.'e who are now
dom .t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

Socially. the event Of some time past was the
marty Of the c. c. Club ~ Judge Eldrcdgc'-' on
n,t Friday evening. The number present
wa, Of course large, not including the ii6cr''
.prinkIing Of visitors from Chicago, Peru and
elsewhere. Though the night was very warm
the entertainment was most heartily enjoyed by
all present, and Il was a; q much later hour than
usual when the guests finally dish-'Ided. Prof
Sweet furnished the music
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
Notice.

Tickets for the Interstate Industrial Exposi
ton will be on sale nj the Chicago, Rock Island
Il Pacific Railroad ticket office Monday, Sept. "a
Sd Il 4th Round trip, including admission tC
Exposition, three dollars and seventy-tvc cents
Tickets rood to return on or before September
9th, 1873. DAVID NJ. HALL, Tiki. Agt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
HOME MATTERS.
City Editor,

Having prevailed upon EATON g. OsMAN to re
new his engagement as Local Editor, he viii
recommcnce his work in that department to-day
vice j. f. Strccter. All his contracts for advcr
Using, printing, etc. will be recognized byus.
OsMAN Il HAPEMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

WE Know No REASON WHY.-Edwin \. Lewis,
we see by ou' exchanges, has given some heh,
sons why the People Of La Sale County should
Sustain their County FAIR" We see no reason
why they shouldn't; neither do we see any rea-
SON why Edwin y. Lewis shouldn't pay that lltt!e
bill he owes Is. He may pay it, though, rs soon
as he sells his corn or some more OF his las'
horscs.-Ld hdNc Democrat,
Edwin y. Lewis is an attorney in Ottawa-ney
er raised any corn and has to SELL affects nc
fast horses, and never owned or dealt in thai
commodity; nor is he conscious of ever having
had any dealing, Immediately or remotely, VIII
the La Sale Democrat, or of ever owing that sa
worry concern Il cent. Possibly Ed. c. Lewis may
be meant, farmer and breeder of blooded horses
and shor, HON cattle in the town of Deer Park. Il
mat Mr. Lewis owes the La Sale Democrat any
thing, be is quite ready TO pay ii, though wholly
unconscious If the fact, has never heard OF II OF
seen bill, and has no idea Of what II can o'
about. Anyhow. before insulting man like MIR
+. y. or Mr. Y. c. Lewis in such way, had no.
the Den,ocrat, which enjoys such an enyiabie &
reputation for general accuracy! decency!! an'
truthfuncSs!! better try 10 knows what it il
talking about:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
sultlng as follows

Il was decided that delcgates rom COUNTIES
not fully represented should be allowed each
to cast such fractional vote as to make up a
fall vote OF; the county. Under this arrange
ment La Sale and Will county delegates cast
a vote and third each.
Three formal ballots were then taken Is fol-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31

Adru. -lo-, u Sheridan Was hur-.arzed last
Monday might aud s..a' d dollar and a halt
taken. There ~, large sum ln lie drawer
from vhic' they took ;Ae money, "Aieh ihe'
lei lp,ogsti,d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-08-31
Germany.

Modelling, who attempted the assassination
of the emperor is believed to be teignng
madness, and has been turned over to experts
Another royal marriage took place at Berlin
on the 23d, which may prove of considerable
importance from political point of view, the
high contracting parties being the brother OF
the king of Holland and the daughter OF
Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia, the Red
Prince"