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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
June Races.

1t is currently reported that Mr.. Henry
Holmes, of this city, has arranged with Mr. Mat
theson, Of Peru, for couple of trottng matches
to take place June Sth, an the fair grounds. One
race between Mr.. lI.'s Grey Dick" and Mr.
Matthiesons brown gclding, Goal Miner" q
half brother of Capt Jack"-both fouryear
olds-for purse Of 500, best three in five. The
second race will be between Holiness mare,
Dolly Holmes" and the Peru horse, Pat
Reilly" for 800, best three in live.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

The New York Day Book, a'iew years ago
probably the most widely circulated democrat
ic paper published in the country, but which
on account of the death of its leading editor
and want of skill in its financial management
finally had to suspend publication, has beer
revived by company, and with new acces
sion of editorial ability will struggle hard t.
regain its old circulation and influence as al
exponent of sound democracy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Last week we mentioned that Phil. Watts had
lost several lambs which had been caught by
wolves On Sunday night last another fine lamb
was captured 10y these voracious CANNES. A
wolf was seen in the morning proving around
Mr.. Wa,t.'s field south Of his house and Mr.. !"
believes there are several wolves in the timber
near by. The lovers of wolf and fox hunting
will find sure game in that locality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
HOME MATTERS.


Mr. Frank Streeter, former compositor in
this Office, has been regularly employed as local
editor on the FREE TRADER and We hope he will
BE- received with the same confidence and courte-
sy that has so uniformly heretofore been extend.
ed to the locals of this paper by its patrons.
OSMAN d HAPEMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

the country circulation of $900,0OO,OOO, all
this being real money gold and silver and
paper based OH real money. Resumption,
therefore, means more money in circulation,
while a repeal of the resumption act means
contraction of the circulation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

An application has been presented to con
gress to assign Amcrlcus Symmes place ii
the Howgate expedition to the north pole
Symmcs processes to be inspired by flial at
lection with a desire to encounter the perllS OF
the expedition to vindicatc the views of his
father, the author of the theory Of Symmes
Hole in regard to the North Pole
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Two youthful miscreants whose names are
known to the authorities, INDUCED in the silly
amusement Of cutting of some of the railing OF
the foot bridge across the ravine on Christie ST.,
on the south side, thereby endangering the life
and limb of people who are obliged TO cross that
structure in the evening. This same precious
pair have committed dcprcdatons of like ma.
ture in other parts of the seventh ward, and the
next time they are detected in any more such
capcrs they will not only be published, but will
hc Immediately arrested aud dealt with by the
law.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
OUR CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications. furnishing both
at the prices named, postage prepaid. The Of
fer-open to old subscribers or new at any
post office IN the county-is the CHEAPEST
EVER MADE IN this county:
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Times 81 %
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Tribune @'o'
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Inter- o..
Ocean .....''' '''''''' :, nn
FREE TRADER and Prairie Farmer. ......::.' o'oo
ant;nns "''N AIS
FREE TRADER and Scri6ner ........... 20
FREE TRADER nd Godey's LADIES' Book ~
FREy TRADER and Live Stock Journal. ....... 3 10
FREE TRADER and chronological journal. 90 20
FREE TRADER and ST. Nicholas. .........,.. 80
FREE TRADER and Demorests Monthly...... 80
FREE TRADER and Littelrs Lining Age...,.. SO
FREE TRADER and Western hur@ so W.
FREE TRADER and Moore's Rural Nc,o Yorker $50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
Decoration Day.

The day set apart for the decoration of tho
graves of the soldiers in the late rcbcllion-tht
3Othco Mays drawing nigh, and we hope oul
citizens will not allow it to pass without its due
and proper observance. We understand that the
organization of the G. a. r.. which has hereto
fore had this matter in charge, is extinct, and il
that case some one must take the lead and attend
to the preparation for the appropriate perform
ancc of the duties of this most sacred of days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Since the death Of Oliver 4. Willard, of the
Chicago Post, mentioned several weeks ago
the paper being without an editor or business
manager, 1t is now stated that Mrs. o. A. viii
lard and her daughter Frances A. Willard have
taken it upon themselves to manage and con
duct the nancr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

France, Holland, Switzerland and Belgium
have thus far accepted the invitation of our
government to hold a conference on the silver
question These are enough, though of course
it would be desirable to have England, Ger
many, Spain and Italy join in the conference.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
After Horse Thieves,

4 man from Indiana was in this city last Satur-
day on the track and about day behind some
movers who. it was supposed by him, had in
their possession stolen team of horses, but IL
was asserted by those who saw the movers that
they had no such team as he described in their
possc session.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

The Red Ribbon Movement has diminished
the number of saloons in Streator by five; at
least that number of the saloons in the town
concluded it wouldn't pay to renew their lie
Fences on the 1st Of MAY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

The VoIsJldt, a German paper started at
La Sale some three months ago on the patent
plan Of three pages printed in Chicago and
one al home, after brief struggle for existence
has been discontinued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

Tie FREE TRADERS little tax list of - columns
i decidedly cclipsed by the win County Tan
List published in Tuesdays Joliet Signal. The
latter fills - columns, or nearly an entire double
issue Of that paper, the ordinary size of which /:
the same As thar Of the FREE TRADER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11
RIue Ribbou Meeting,

The Blue Ribbon Club held very interesting
meeting at the Presbyterian Church, Sunday at
ternoon. Programme:
Opening chorus.
Prayer by the Rev. Dorwood.
Song by the members, "Our cause is march
ing on"
Solo: "As we gather around the Hearth" by
Carrie Colwcll.
Remarks by Mr.. Sutton.
Song: Rally, o, Yc Friends of Temperance"
Solo: "Oh the Clouds of Intemperance are
passing away" by Mamie Holmes.
Remarks by Rev. Dorwood
Solo: Now lay me down to sleep" by Miss
Fannie Trimbe.
Chorus, 'IIelp drive the Wedge"
Duet: "Mamie's lock of Golden Hair" Ivy
Elsie Trimble and Eddie Morgan.
Solo: Cold Water Song, by Miss Libbie Me-
Nair
After the exercises, which were very interest
ing and pleasant, there occurred business
meeting of the board of managers. Mrs. II. y.
Butler resigned and Mrs. Alice Jones was elected
in her place. Mrs Fife also resigned in favor of
Miss Sarah Burgess. Mrs. Bcckwith and Miss
Alice Jones were appointed committee on the
next entertainment.
The officers of the club are as follows
Mrs. s. s. Scott, president; Misses Sarah Bur-
CESS and Alice Jones, Vice Presidents. .. A.
Warner, secretary Mrs. j. Lansing, treasurer.
PAID UP.-Mrs. Col. II. A. McCaleb's many
friends congratulate her upon her success with
her husbands venture as member of the ancient
Order of United Workmcn of Ottawa, of which
the Colonel had shortly before his death become
a member He had invested only so, and on
Monday the officers .aaid his widow $4,000. This
would seem to prove this new method of insur
ancc a safe one of the most reliable sort-no lit
CATION, no quibblmg, no compromising, but
cash up
! The following communication was received by
the above lodge from Mrs. McCalcb;
To tie officers amt members IF IndPeHdet L"ip,
! No. ~, iacdut O,uer 81 Gnited Norkncn, Otta-
! IRA, Win0iS.
! | beg to express my grateful acknowledge
mcnts for the promptncss with which you have
secured the payment of the policy issued by the
| Supreme Lodge Of your order on the lie Oh my
hus band, II. 4. McCaleb, now deceased.
| Conformity with the guardian OF the estate OF
| nv minor children, we have this day received the
full sum of two thousand $1,000 dollars, the
amount insured, and that too, without any
agency of ours, the proofs having been made ana
payment having been secured wholly by your
/ lodge.
! | join with all those whose hearts have been
made glad by your hcncfactions in commchdlh2
your noble order to the confidence and esteem oil
! the peorle of Ottawa and the general public
Mrs SARAH f. MCCALEB
! Ottawa May Il IS1S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-05-11

New patterns OF wall paper just received at os
man Il Hapeman's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
FOE CREAM, SODA WATER, sc.
ICE CREA M.

My Ice Cream MaLufactory, ono of The .arg-
ost in Virginia, still continues to supply private
customers, Sunday schools, excursions. picnics
fairs, festivals and associ ,tons, "s well ss the
trade with that SUPERIOR CREA NJ that has
mado n name in thi3 community. and is known
ovorywhors as BRENGlh'S ICE CREAM. l
could easily reduce jts price by lowering tsqual
lily, but good cream, of fresh, pure. wholesome
INGREDIENTS, cannot De furnished at less price
than servo it. OF course. l could grade my
cream by the price," but my croam wculd lose
Tho good namo that years of fair dealing have
won for it. ask tnat persons abroad ordering
"Brenglo's Cream" from third parties will as
sure themselves thst tho cream sent is certainly
from my establishment warrant my cream,
and do not wish that inferior cream, sent out rs
mine, may injure its reputation. II is my aim
to furnish tho BEST CREAM N AMERICA,
and my customers arc salts ed that do so.
ia 3-Ir HENRY BKENG LIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
ORKNEY SPRINGS.
FOUR HOURS FROM WASHINGTON, VIA
BALTIMORE s. OHIO K. r.

Through ard excursion tickets. good until
November !. Park Wsgonette'' IN when 10
convey passengers from station to Springs.
BOARD RATES.
The proprietor of Orkney Springs, fully ap-
nrecisting business DEPRESSION offers the folloW'
ing reduced rates of board. graduated according
to rooms occupied, and the number OF persons
in each room. .o
Board per day for one week and less than two
Si 50 So and So 60 Board per week Tor Two
weeks and less than four $S, $lO $l2 and $l4.
month sho for snS one 4 @onh MDer hae p ph9s
clans and members of the press will ba entitled
to twenty-five per cent discount on inc aoove
rates. Children under IL years and servants
halfprice. ~ mora
who desire 20 remain the entire season, can
make special contracts at a reduction on 'he
above rates. o.m,rpnay tho
18th of June, and close on the 10th OF Octope.. 81
An communications addressed TO r. b. COLh.
NAN, Manager Metropolitan Hotel, until June June
/. after that date to the proprietor at at, OrRney
Springs, Shenandoah county, Va, Will rece''e
sp so-sm A. W. JONES. Lessee and Prop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
MEDICINAL.
" E G. ET I N ID
FOR DROPSY.

!Central Falls, r. l., Oct. 10. 1877.
DR.. r. II. .Sterens:
It's pleasure TO give my testimony for your
valuable medicne was sick for long tims
with DropSy under the doctors care. He said
il was Jratsr between the Heart and Luer.. l
received 10 benefit until commenced taking
the Vogetino; in fact, I was growing worse.
have tried many remedies; they did not help me
Vegetine is the medicine for Dropsy l began
to feel bottor after taking few bottles. l nave
takon thirty bottles in all. l am periectly well
mover felt fctLcr. No ono can feel moro thank
full than do.
l am, dosr sir, gratefully youra
A. d. WHEELER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
ICE CREAM! ICE CREAM !
TO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA
AND VICINITY.

TO IIIN CIIIL END Or hIIWIh1t n y 1sI1t
AND VICINITY.
feol undor great obligations for tho liberal
patronage extended to me since l commenced
business in this place, an entire stranger, and
heartily return my most humble thanks for tho
many fayors shown mo- / have decided to
mako ICE CREAM FOR THIRTY CENTS
PER QUART, put up in paper, or Sl.2O per
gallon, packed in ico and sent to ali parts Of the
city. GN-CUSTARD and ICES. Of all ilsvors
made to order. How can it bo dono? lst, L
have secured low rent; I'd, pay cash for my
goods; 3d. buy tho best of cream al reduced
price; 4th, do away with hiring hands; 9th, mako
tho cream myself; G:h, am determined Il, give
full satisfaction. Picnics and Sunday schools
sunnlod nen gallons and upwards) at 81 por
gallon. ICE CREAM and OHM ER ROO
No. 10 King street.
my 2S-2m j. :. FOkGE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04

yNSECT POWDER; also HAND GUNS tor
L applying the samo to bods, flowers &C., 1ol
sale by n.Dpp.npp sRRO
my 70 h. D. LII hInhh Wv " O1.o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
SUMMER RESORTS.
IT.YMONT PAVILION.

TLYMONT PAVILION.
U ~NO CHARGE FOR LANDlNG;
its management, and has been placed in first
rate order for the coming season, and no charge.
ss heretofore. will be made at this landing.
Apply to 8. r. SMITH, Proprietor, Power y
White, Is King street, Alexandria. or Brad.
Adams, sl2 st., Washington, ID. O., for open
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04

VEuETINE.-When the blood becomes lifeleas
and stagnant, either from change of weather or
of climate, want Of exercise. irregular diet,
now tho blood, carry OF the putrid humors,
cleanse the stomach, regulate tho bowels, and
impArt 8 tOno Of Ygor TO tho whole body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04

Transient advertisements inserted a! 81 W pc:
square for first inserllon and lwonty'hVo c'S'
for each subsequent insertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
FOR SALE OR RENT.

ITO LET-THREE ROOMS. furnished or
l. unfurnished. with or without board. Apply
at this Office. ap ll-tL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04

G1OR RENT-A SMALL COMFORTABLE
T. DWELLING, No. 208 Prince street. For
terms apply to CHAS: 4. HOOFF, Esq, Cash
ier First National Bank. Keys a. the Telegraph
Office of the Virginia Midland II. K. ap2-tf
NOR RENT.-The STORE ROOM on the
II northeast corner of King and Union street.
tho best location in the city for a grocery and
LIQUOR store. Apply at this Office. ap lS-H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04
" II G. E II I N E
FOR KIDNEY COMPLAINTS AND NEF
VOUS DEBILITY.

FOR KIDNEY COMPLAINTS AND NEK-
VOUS DEBILITY.
Isesboro, No, Dec. q, 1877.
II. Il. Sevrns, esq.
Doar Si1-I had had cough. for eighteen
yesrs, when I commenced taking ithe Vegetine
WAS very low, my system was debilitated by
disease. had the Kidney Complaint, and WAS
very nerrons-c cough bad, lang sore When 1
ing me; it has holred my cough, and strengthens
me. am now able 10 do my work. Never
hsvo found any thing like the Vegetine. l
know it is evory thing it is recommended to be-
Mrs. A. j. PENDLEToN.
VEuETINE nourishing and strengthening !;
the nervous system; acts directly upon the se-
crctions; and arouses the whole system 10
action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-03
HAYDENs SURVEY.

no SMALL DETAcBMESTs or THE PARTY TO BE AL
LOWED TO GO OUT UNTIL ALL DANGER FROM
INDIANS Is OVER.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.--LetJers received at head
quarters here from the various sections of the Hay
den Survey, report that the different parties left
Point Of Rocks on the 26th Of July. The triangu-
lation party, under Professor Wilson. will proceed
northward in the direction Of the Teton Noun
tains, aud work toward the Yellowstone Park,
where a special detail will make a careful and
elaborate examination of the park. 1t is expected
that the other detachments of the survey, under
Professors Holmes, Clark and Jackson, after COM
plotting various important works assigned to them,
Viii join the trangulation division at the Yellow
stone after which small parties viii be formed to
complete number Of important examinations in
ths vicinity No apprehensions will be felt re-
gaFdlng hostile indians, unless the ShOshones
should leave their reservation, but as matter of
pfeeantion the survey has been divided into four
sections numbering from fourteen to twenty men
ven, and no small working parties Will be de-
sashea until what rs considered safe country shall
rave been reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-03

their conduct alleging that Illicit dstiliers will be
victims OF misplaced confidence and will be PREACHER
ously dealt with.
is needless for say to you that am earnest
y DESTROYS enforcing the laws and that it is grat
hcatOn to me TO have men punished While violators
of tbe law themselves resist the officers In the
enforcement OF the law, am unwilling TO make terms
with them but when they express determination to
abandon their fraudulent practices and submit them
selves TO authority am ready 20 deal with them with
the most liberal spirit, aud in doing his am quite sure
will be fully supported by the Department OF Justice
and by the President In portions OF Tennessee GeOr-
pa and Alabama Illicit distiers have placed themselves
in an attitude that would warrant enlent course, and
IL has been extended toward them and viii be per
fectly willing to pursue similar course toward the
Illicit distlers of South Carolina If they act In manner
10 entle themselves to It, II the facts as stated In
The Courier, that number Of Illicit dlstileis
have surrendered themselves you authorized In the
most public manner TO announce That the government
will act in the utmost good faith toward them ard II
they abstain from violations Of the law and contribute
to pubic sentiment favorable to the enforcement OF
the law they will place themselves IN position TO en-
title them 10 the ctmency Of the Government, and
have doubt will receive it, Very respectfully,
GREEN y. RAUM, Commissioner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-03
FOREIGN NOTES.

week 239 bead OF CATTLE $500 sheep, 1896 hogs and
total cost OF Sl52 165-haye been
Slipped IRON this port for England.
MONTREAL, Aug. 2.-Aime Beliveau, hotel
keeper here has failed His Liabilities amount 10 900
An Injunction granted 70 prevent the estate OF
c. r. Fdbre hardware merchant, being handed over To
him by an assignee.
PANAMA, July 23.-Advices from the South
mention the the British ship Royal Dane, OF Lon
doa 1910 tons, from Pabelon de Plea for Falmouth,
England On MAJ when In latitude 10 g. and long-
tude $50 W.. gale began which lasted seven days On
arriving between sebastIana Island and Point Corona,
The shin being in sinking state anchored In fifteen
fafhons and ABANDONED with fifteen feet Of water IA tho
hold, II 70 not stated that any lives were lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-03
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.


WASHINGTON, Friday, Aug. ., 1878.
For long time there has been desire on
the part OF the Treasury Department to adopt some
means that would enable a yerfeation to be made Of the
amount Of goods stored in the bonded warehouses OF the
country, especially at the larger ports Of entry Since
the change in the officers of the New York Custom
House, the department has taken steps to have com
parisOn made OF the merchandise held under bond IN
that city, and number Of experts have been for some
time engaged in the work IL proposed when the work
ia completed TO take up the other larger cities In the
der OF their Importance and the amount of goods held
store The additional force OF special agents recently
allowed the customs division TO be utilized in exam
ming aud adjusting the bonded warehouse accounts OF
the smaller ports
DISTRICT BONDS IN THE DEBT STATEMENT.
Much satisfaction is felt here at the action
Of the Treasurer OF the United States in issuing cOte
poraneously with other Government statements an ex-
hbit of the District Of Columbia funded Indebtedness
The Treasurer Is exOfciO commissioner OF the sinking
fund. He win at early day make proposals for the
retirement OF bonds create the sinking fund which
lie required by law 10 create. Fer the first time in
their history 365 bonds Of the District placed
in the Official Government debt statement
Mr.. BODlsCO'S FUNERAL.
The funeral of the late Waldemar De Be-
disco Russian COnsuGe at New-York, who died at
the Jordan Alum Springs on the 31st Of July viii be
held or Sunday at Oak Hin Cemetery Chapel under the
charge Of the Russian Minister, Mr. Shishkn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-03
rnE RuFrALo RACES ENJOYED BIZ 1000 PEOPLE.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 2.-The third day of
the Fall meeting of the Buffalo Park Association was
very interesting The two magnificent races OF yester-
day. ana the $50 class and freeOral OF to-day,
furnished full quota OF entertainment for those in
tendance who numbered about 1000. The day was
fine with the exception Of strong wind from the west,
which, while 1t was acceptable to the spectators,
interlered materially with the time of the
condition., recent showers making IL very fast and
free from dust In the 2:2S unfinished race, CrOXe
won by Sweeser who took the fourth and sixth heats in
2:Isl9 and 2l6l2 sleepy George taking the sixth heat
in 2fOlo The 23O class race by Indianapolis,
who took the FIRST third and fifth beats In 223l2 222 q
and 2:2i3 Scots Thomas took the second heat IN 22l
and Woolley the fourth heat in 2222 The freeforali
race was won by Hopeful who took the FIRST third and
fourth heats in 2lsl2 21s and 21si2 Great Eastern
took the second heat III 2:lS