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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-10-09

Astronomers find that the average
number of meteors which traverse the
atmosphere daily, and which are large
enough to be visible to the naked eye
on dark clear night, is no less than
7,500, 900.
A new purse has been invented in
London. When you open it it appears
simply to be an ordinary portmonnaie,
but by touching spring at the side,
the trigger of small revolver drops into
your hand; portion of the end OF the
purse opens out, discharging the muzzle,
and you suddenly find yourself with q
most useful protector.
The consumption Of coal in London is
steadily augmenting, both in arithme-
tical and geometrical ratio. Thus, in
1851, the consumption was within 200,-
900 tons; in 1851 it increased to 8, ,500,-
900 tons; in 1851 to 5,073,275 tons, and
in 1877 to 5000, 700 tons. For manu-.
featuring purposes alone 1,500, 900 tons
are used up annually in that huge city.
A peculiar system of weather warn
ings for the benefit of farmers has been
established at Leipsic, under the direc-
tion of the observatory at that city. -Four
different signals are given by means OF
drums hoisted to different heights. One
indicates fine weather, another change
able, o third rain, and fourth that
no trustworthy prediction is possible.
These forecasts are already highly e.
teemed by the agricultural proprietors,
for whose guidance they are intended.
It is estimated that the amounts OF
wheat for export from the countries
named during the current crop year will
I,o onnroriuotalv "a follows in bushels:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-10-09

It is estimated that the amounts of
wheat for export from the countries
named during the current crop year will
I,o annroriuotalv "a follows in bushels:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-10-09

MACE Mace should be pounded fine,
and corked tight in small glass bottles,
with wide mouths, and kept in tin box.
To SOFTEN THE HANDS. Before retir-
ing, take large pair of old gloves,
and spread mutton tallow all over the
hands. Wear the gloves all night, and
wash the hands with olive oil and white
CASTLE soap the next morning.
BURNS AND SoA1Ds.-The very best
thing to be done when any one has re-
ceived burn or scald, is to lay on the
part that is injured thick coating OF
cotton, wool or wadding, so as to complete
" exclude the air. Thus will much
future pain be avoided. If the above
wool happens not to be at hand, scraped
potato or turnip will ease the pain.
PARTICLES IN THE EYE.-Whenever q
fly, or other insect, small flying seed,
quick-lime, dust, or any other minute
object, gets into the eye, do not adopt
the common habit Of rubbing, or even of
washing with water, but gently raise, or
get gentle hand to raise for you, the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
ri.li.

The La Sale Pre-, respectfully suggests ''
the national pscicultural commission that Their
are sundry stream, and lakes in Northern W.
nois in which trout might be- adyantageou-iV 3D.
troduced. Of which former the Biz and lNu'
vermillion rivers and several creeks in the i'm
mediate vicinity Of La Sale and Peru might h
mentioned, and Lake De Pue, one Of the pretiie'
sheet, Of water in the state, would afford happy
home for the speckled beauties. Bring al"n-
your trout, gentlemen, and We will give You u
exchange all the pickercl, pike, bass, red-horse
buffalo, catfish, sunfsh, suckers, pearch, crop
pies, gar and sturgeon you may wish TO tax
away with you" All Of which seems TO be quit
a sensible suggestion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
ApriculturallY.

The convention Of county agricultural boards
was held on Wednesday in Representatives hail,
Springfield. J. H. Pickercll, of Macon, was
made chairman, Asa Hoffman, of La Sale, secre-
tary, and Geo. W. Davis, assistant secretary.
About forty representatives OF various county or
carnations were in attendance. The following
resolution was adopted:
Resol,yd, That this convention recommend that
fair associations shall not offer larger premiums
than they can probably pay, and that rule be
adopted and published in the annual catalogue
of premiums giving the association the right to
pay premiums pro rata in case the receipts are
not sufficient to pay in full.
The committee on resolutions reported the fol-
lowing, both of which were adopted:
Resol,td, That this convention recommended 10
fair associations the prohibition of gambling and
pool-selling at their exhibitions
Resol,ed, That this convention recommend the
awarding Of diplomas only as premiums upon
farm machinery and farm implements.
On Thursday the convention met again at III
A. N. pursuant to adjournment. A resolution re.
commencing that county boards charge not to
exceed So for membership tickets, and all family
tickets to be discarded, was adopted. COM
mittee was appointed to prepare constitution
and by laws for permanent organization OF thls
BODY, of which Gen. L. b. Parsons is chairman
A resolution requesting county boards to memo
rializc the next legislature to pass suitable law
for the protection of sheep from dogs was adopt
ed. A resolution declaring horse-racing at fairs
TO have a demoralizing tendency and that il
should be abandoned, was, after discussion, laid
on the table At the afternoon session variou;
minor matters relating to the interests ofIcountN
fairs were discussed. An attempt was made t,
adopt o resolution recommending holding tho
state fair permanently at one place, and another
TO hold it alternately in the northern, central, anC
southern portions of the state but both failed
Adjourned TO meet one year hence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
Almost n Robbery.

On New YEARS. day man was brought in from
Streator on stretcher and deposited in tho coun-
ty Jail. The affair made some talk and the case
is about as follows: Zone of the most daring at
tempts at highway robbery" says Streator tel
egram of Tuefday to the Chicago Times, that
ever occurred in this section of countrywas made
about o'clock this morning. Charles IL. smith,
agent and operator of the Chicago Alton road
at Munster, was returning home from New
Years party held here last night On account OF
the bad roads, Smith preferred walking on the
railroad track On reaching the river bridge,
half mile west Of here, he was met by n high
wayman who demanded Smiths money or his
life, at the same time thrusting his hand, which
was in an overcoat pocket, to Smiths breast.
Smith was prevented from getting his own re-
volver, and forced to throw up his hands, when
the robber took the revolver out of Smiths peck
ct and then demanded what yaluablcs he had.
After securing these, a pocketbook containing
$50, 4 valuable gold watch and other articles
Of less value, he remarked, "Well, old boy, you
was pretty well heeled" and informed him he
would take what clothing he had, and ordered
him o''off with that over coat then his dress-co
next his vest and as Smith stepped forward to
lay the vest on the fellows arm, he made des-
perate lunge at the william, hurting him complete
~ from the trestle-work of the bridge to the
ground, distance of 25 feet, at the same instant
starting back to town, where he obtained assis-
lance and fastened back to the scene of action.
He found his foe lying unconscious with his i'll
gained booty lying around him. He was carried
to the lookup, and soon became conscious This
morning he was identified as Frank Whitney,
who was released from custody at 10 o'clock last
night. He had been arrested, charged with the
theft of clothing in Joliet. He waived examina-
ton today, and in default of bail was taken to
Ottawa jail He claims that his home is at East
St Louis, ILL.,, and says his father is physician"
His back is pretty sore now, but by the time he
is ready to take the walk he'll he strong and
hearty as n bush-walker.
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County Court.
IN PROBATE.

Estate of Alfred w. Cavalry; appralscmcnt Ohi'
inventory and widows REIMBURSEMENT ana Sc
lection approved.
Estate Of James Dcrwinc; supplemental order
of distribution
Estate of John Sharp; claims TO the amount "'
$50 allowed
Estate Of Thos. Rogers; report OF private ,3.r
of chatte property approved and order Tor Pu'i'
sale of chattle property made.
Guardianship of Angelina o. Russell al ai.'
minors: guardians additional inventory approx
ed.
Estate of Stern Patterson; notice for final sci.
Element to February term.
Estate Of John Jeggle; Jas. Richey appoinyu
administrator; bond, 5000; notice Ia creditor u
February term
Estate of John Green; report OF accounts ~.
proved.
Guardianship of Josephine RecS, a minor
guardians report Of accounts approved.
Estate of Charles H. Reed; administrator IT.
port ct sale Of chattlc property approved;
Estate Samuel ". Eustis; will addmlttei %
probate, and Samuel l.. Eustis appointed exec"
tor bond, $46,OOO; notice to creditors To Fcnfu'
term.
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MQrriRD.

On the LIST inst by Arthur lockwood Esq, Mr. DOUGLAS
A. EELLs of South Ottawa 10 Miss ELIZABETH c. BOND
of Ottawa,
At the residence of the brides parents in Grand Rapids
Dec 9th, by the Rev Thos Dorrey, Mr. CHARLIE r. Ella
WORTH 10 Miss AMERICA PORTER.
Many valuable presents were given the happy couple
At the brides home, Farm Ridge Dec oath, by the Rev
Thos. Dorrey. Mr.. Jason GALLUP TO Miss ELLA REED
Much success to the happy couple.
On Christmas day, NJ the Episcopal Church. Ottawa, 10y
Rev. B. f. Nash Mr. EMILE i. NITsCHELM 10 Miss CARRIE
MKYERs, all of this city.
The wedding quite an elaborate onehe Misses Pau
line Basen Adeline Meyers and Allie lIglen assisting a.
bridesmaids and Robt Montgomery George Raab and 10
seph Meyers groonsmen After the ceremony recep
ton given the couple at Mr.. Peter Meyers. where
pleasant evening spent. number of handsome and
valuable presents received by the bride At the con
clusion of the festivities the newly married couple amid tht
congratulations of friends left for tour of week or more
In the southwest =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

The death Of Pongo, the pet gorilla, who
was so much admired in the first socicy OF
Berlin and England, and who showed SO much
intelligence, puts an end to all immediate hope
OF educating an ape into man. The next
chance of anything in that line must come, we
think, from the missionaries in South Africa
1t will be remembered that one of them was
the chief defender of Darwinism before the
Evangelical Alliance in this city, and we are
informed that the son of another of them gives
it as his opinion that the peculiar clicks OF
the South African languages are the survival
of the chattering utterance of their ancestral
monkeys He declares his belief that, if he
could only live long enough with them, he
could learn the language of the monkeys
Now there's chance for some adventurous
scholar, some enthusiastic Darwinian, to bene
fit science by sacrificing few years in order
to learn this as yet unlnvestiga.ed tongue
When he gets up a grammar and dictionary
we will undertake to find missionaries to star
schools and churches for the elevation OF oul
less developed cousins.-lndepeadem.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05
La Sale Items,

The Dea1ocrat says: Trouble was apprehended
at a boarding house on Gooding street last Mon
day night, but the police were called to the front
and quelled the threatening storm. 1t appears
that the proprietor of the house recently hired
young girl, IA years of age, to assist in cooking.
On the evening in question the girls father went
to the house and commanded her to go home
with him. She resisted, and begged the land
lords protection. She pleaded with tears stream
ing down her cheeks to be allowed to remain I'M
der his roof; that kcr father would compel her
to marry man whom she utterly detested she
went home. So heart-rending were her appeals,
the landlord being kind-heartcd man, said she
should remain, and ordered the father out of the
house, but he refused to go until ordered to do so
by the police"
1t has also curious story of Rock Island
freight conductor, which is shocking if true The
story runs in this wise: 1.-THE conductor of ca
boose No. 6, on the G., II. l. & P. road is fellow
whom the company should discharge from its
service at once. One evening recently, as his
freight train was going west between Ottawa and
Utica he thought.he might ''show off !" and by
abusing q certain farmer living north of La Sale,
who was on the caboosc, would cause laugh
among the other passengers. After the conduc
tor had called the farmer some rather rough
names and finding the man did not get mad, he
threatened to fill the grangcr's body full of lead
The farmer, who had lived on the plains a mum
Der of years, concluded that the fun had gone fai
enough, and quick as flash, jumped from his
seat and drawing q revolver demand of the con
ductor to commence that flllng-of-lead process
Immediately. The railroad man seeing detcrmin
alton, damnation and all that sort of thing in the
farmers eye, skunk away to the other end of The
car, and didn't open his valve the rest of the ev
ening. That conductor should certainly be dis
lchargcd,n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

Bowman said that the Chestnut ST bridge across
the main canal, near the Glass Works. was near.
" ready to drop into the canal or let some one
drop in-hard to tell which 1t is very much de-
cayed and must be replaced in the spring The
pier and abutments are, however good, and only
superstructure is necessary Mr. Trimble then
made some remarks on set of plans which had
been handed him, for combination hog chain"
bridgc-of wood and iron, which Mr. W. f. Bell
agrees to erect at the cost of $780, and was in IA
vor of having a contract made at once; but Mr..
Jackson reminded the gentlemen that the
whcrwithal' might not be forthcoming and
that they had better ego slow" And they went
slow and merely authorized the Street and Alley
committee to receive proposals for Il bridge.
Sleeping rooms have at last been prepared in
the Engine House, and now the very nice accom-
modatons are occupied by four young men, to
be on hand at all times. Mr.. jackson, in report
ing these facts, said that the committee knew of
nothing further necessary for the department,
and thinks large fire in Ottawa an impossible
ity; if fire should be destructive beyond ordin-
ary, the fault must be laid to the men in the de-
partment.
Mr. Griffith reported the erection of another
street lamp on the west side, and that 81 lamps
were now lighted each evening.
THE BLAKE NATTER.
| The Blake Kennedy matter was the center OF
interest of the evening. The Mayor called the
attention of the Council TO the matter and as Mr.
Kennedy was present they asked him to tell the
Council what Blake had done, He said Blake
had not paid him the money as he had agreed,
but had kept putting him off from time TO time
The gentlemen generally expressed themselves
freely on the subject, and felt highly indignant
at the course taken by Blake in misappropriat-
| ing this money. Hoban wanted the matterPost-
poned till next mceting-thnking the money
might be paid to Kennedy in the meantime.
Shuler however, moved to eXpel Mr.. Blake, and
the vote was taken-showing ayes, l no by Mr..
Hoban. Eight were not enough to cXpel and the
Marshal was sent out to gather in absentees, and
returned with Mr.. Phelps, who, when the matter
was reconsidcred, voted aye, making nine and
Mr.. Blake was expelled. On the second vote on
the question, Aid, Hoban, byspccial request, was
excused from voting,
Bills amounting to - were paid and tho
Council adjourned.
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HOME MATTERS.
Personal.

Charles L. Lewis, Chicago, was IN town on
Wednesday
A. NJ. Hoffman, ESQ, spent the week in attend
ance on the session OF the State Agricultural So
ciety in Springfield.
Mrs. and Miss Eames returned on Friday last
from the east where they had spent the fall.
Drs. Macarthur and Ryburn will remove their
Office to Sherwood's new block.
Rev Mr.. Valentines last sermons TO his Ottawa
congregation on last Sunday are very highly
spoken of.
Drs. Hathaway q Campfeld have dissolved
partnership.
c. A. Works and Benz. F. Nicholson were on
yesterday admitted to the bar by the State SUI
preme Court now in session at Springfield.
The Rev. Mr.. Parry, Of the Presbyterian church,
OF this city, has received call from Rhode Is
land, which he has decided to accept
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Circuit Court.

Judge McRobcrts adjourned this court on SAT.
urdav last to the term in course, beginning ON
the 2st inst. The following proceedings were
had on Saturday:
LAW DoCKEr.
100. Annie NJ. Jordan vs., j. }, Cox; appeal to
Appellate Court allowed.
1l9. Young X Ryan VS., Richard j. Fullerton;
same.
2l9. Peter Dyer, jr., Va. Young n Ryan; ap-
peal; judgment for plaintiff, sl3i.O motion Tor
new trial oycrrulcd; appeal to Appellate court
allowed.
277. Alderman n Mctzger vs. Robert Seebach;
assumpst dismissed by plaintiff.
2s6. Phillip Goldman VS.. Sam. Wiley same.
CHASCERY DOCKET.
80 Maurice Brcen VS.. Calvin b. Palmer ct al
in chanccrv; continued to next term.
g. William Cooper VS.. Jane Cooper et al
Injunction; appeal 10 Supreme Court allowed
Is. The people, &c, VS.. :. W. Williams ana
F. ID. Swectzer; in chancery; dismissed without
prejudice.
81. The National City Bank Of Ottawa ct al,
VS.. James Finley ct al; appeal to the Appellate
Court allowed.
100 Annie II. and Joshua Smith VS.. WIN. T.
Hawks and J. y. Chappcllc; in chancery; IN,
junction on the execution of bond III the pthm
sum Of $500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

New Years day in Ottawa was decidedly sue
cess. The spirit that rules the weather was Sra-
cious and the sun shone brightly all day, tempt
inc mankind out of doors and into fresh air free,
for once in many week, from fog or mist or
rain. In consequence the number OF callers
was larger than usual, and these In the good
spirits born only Of good, wholesome exercise
and plenty of il. For the recent "freezc up had
made riding impossible and the virtue OF walk
ing a necessity,
The number 81 ladies receiving was larger than
anticipated The TRADER no dceot contained
The names of ill Who up 70 frf&ay noon last had
fully determined 10 Keep open house rain or
shine, but by Tuesday nearly as many more join
ed in making pleasant the day. The appearance
Of most Of the parlcSs and dining rooms was Gle
CANT and appropriate; some were handsomely
decorated WITH towers, mottos and evergrcens;
while the toilets generally were rich.
The chief humors Of the day were the sleigh
ing party and the 'big call'' at Mrs, Hapcman's
The former was arranged by placing sleigh
on lumber wagon frame and bells on the
horses The occupants covered themselves with
robes and protected themselves from the tanning
influence of the sun by umbrellas! The "bg
call'' took place when some 80 gentlemen march
ID Indian file to Mrs. HIS to call. They were
somewhat sold" at finding but two ladies' where
hey had expected to find eight or ten. When
however, the feeling had sufficiently worked
The remaining ladies appeared and the gentle
men SO royalty entertained by various facctiou'
devices that they one and all concluded the la
dies had ''takcn them in''--TpycrScd matters as il
were.
The evening was occupied by n number o
email gatherings-echocs of the days calling
and by the IIooley's Comedy Co., who gave
fair show to good audience at the Opera House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-01-05

That il Is only question of time till cyil-dOers
are made to pay the penalty Of their actions is
frequently aptly illustrated The Streator Free
Press gives the following account of a capture
made last week "On the night Of the 18th of
last October, as our readers will remember, the
Gun shop Of Mr. John Ccderbrand on Main it.,
was broken open and robbed of number Of re-
yolvers Since that time it has again been enter
ed hy burglars and more revolvers taken. The
perpetrator would probably never have been
known but for row in reputcd house Of ILL.,
lame on Riverside. few days since, which
brought out the following facts: Josephine Ne
Cormick, the keeper of the house before men-
toned, became annoyed by unwelcome visitors,
when Steve Mccormick, her brOther-in-iaw, gave
her revolver, and at the same time exhibited
others telling her not TO let any one see the re-
volyer he had given her, that he had gone
through" gun shop the night before suOse-
quently an unpleasantncss took place between
Steve and his sister-in.law and Josephine threat
cnod to tell If he did not desist from troubling
her. Ii seems that she put her threat into exc
cution. Steve was arrested ON 2lst inst, con
ycted before Esq. Cracraft and held To- bail in the
sum OF 500 No one could be found with slD
who had sufficient faith in Mccormick TO stake
il on his appearance at court and he was accord
ingly sent TO Ottawa. None Of the FeyOlyers
were recovered"
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DieO.

Mrs MARY Tow NsKND wife of J. a. Townsend, on Thurs
day morning, January Sd, 1875.
The deceased leaves large circle Of friends 10 mourn he
loss
IT'S done; the ielcss form behold Of our dearly
Loved and loving friend, who was wont to
Meet us with sparkling eye and heartfelt words
That never more will fail upon our ears.
And do not c'er forget, kind husband,
That He who called thy Mary hence yet
"Doeth all things wel;" and let thy
Future life be preparation TO meet her there
In Heaven. the world to which she has gone
Dear Mamie and Myra, never porc Will
Mothers hands supply thy wants,
or mothers lips caress thee;
Yet the Lord still lives aud many friends
WIN gather round thee; and may
Grace divine be shed upon thy hearts.
So that thy pure lives may be a crown
or Joy unto thy fathers widowed heart, MARY.
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We, the undersigned, property owners Of the
city of Ottawa, recognizing the validity OF inc
contract whereby expenses have accrued in de
Tending our city against the payment OF certain
Illegal bonds, as well as the necessity OF prompt
action to forestal the measures recently taken
by those interested in the payment of said bonds,
would most respectfully call public meeting, to
he held at the court house Saturday evening, Jan.
9Th, at 7 o. clock, to discuss the means best cal
culated to secure this end.
The meeting will unquestionably be held TINS
evening ms above suggested, and we take occa'
sion to urge full attendance.
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THE COURTS.
Appellate Court.

The Appellate Court, second district, met pur.
suant to adjournment on Thursday mornng-all
members of the court being present. On that
occasion number of motions were made, and
the call of the docket, beginning at No. 81, con
tinued. \ number of oral arguments were
heard.