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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

Among the various companies or corpora
lions engaged in coal mining at Braidwood
was one known as the Braidwood Coal Com
pany. 1t employed about forty men and tried
TO make ends meet by paying them mostly in
truck out of their store. A week ago the thing
collapsed, and being largely indebted TO its
employees, they did the best 10 make them
selves even by cutting the store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21
SCIENCE.
First Annual Field Meeting of the Illinois
state Natural History society.

Ottawa has been particularly favored by being
selected as the location of this meeting. The
plan OF the society is thus set forth in the circu
lar issued by the executive committee.
The society will meet at p. NJ. of July 18th, at
! the Clifton Hotel in Ottawa, for the adoption Of
| bylaws, the election Of new members, and such
| other business Us may be brought before it. The
remainder OF the week will he devoted to the
study OF the Illinois river valley from Ottawa IL
Peru-a distance OF iG Understanding trip to
Deer Park and Bailcy's Falls on the Vcrmilion.
This field has been selected because ii is one
Of the most inviting and fruitful in the state. The
FoN and the Illinois rivers aud their numerous
! tributaries, and lhe Illinois * Michigan canal,
AFFORD excellent opportunities -. aquatic work.
The line development of the -. Peters and cal
cilcrous formations in the bluffs and river bot
toms, the rich collecting grounds for carbOnifer
fossils at La Sale, the existence of an eXten-
siVe fault near Utica and various peculiarites of
the surface geology, make the region an attrac-
tive one to the geOlogSt. The geological features
impress themselves on the fora in way to occa-
sion an unusual variety of forms and to suggest
local problems of interest. chronological and
microscopic material is also reasonably abund-
ant The scenery of the region is especiallyfine,
and the traditional interest attaching 10 several
of the localltie.-Starved Rock, Buffalo Rock
Beer Park, e.c.--will add to the pleasure of the
expeditions.
As the ground il is proposed 20 cover is ira
versed by the river, the canal, and the C., X. !. n
p. K. r. all parts of it will be readily accessible
at slight cost. One or more wagons and what
ever number Of small boats that may be neces-
sary will attend the party; and stopping places
have been arranged at intervals OF about miles.
The trip will occupy four days, al an expense Of
aqout Sl.5O day per member
The following railroads will sell round trip
tickets, to those wishing TO attend thefmceting,
cate Of the secretary of the society H. Central;
Chicago Il paducah; Chicago, Pel;in & South.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The new organ of the Greenback party at
Washington known TO its subscribers as the
Nationdl Vier, has been taking survey OF
the Hon. David Davis a q presidential candi-
date and comes to the conclusion, after iigur.
ing up its estimates of his political area that
he is substantially Il representative man OF the
National party-"too big a man 10 be parli.
san. but statesman and II patriot
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

Mrs. Callie d. VI. Springer, formerly OF the
Yorkyillc and Plano NCrs, and well known
az A graceful newspaper writer, recently made
a very successful debut at McVicker's theatre
in Chicago as a reader The Times says "shc
eyinced decided talent as q reader, and was
enthusiastically applauded.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The Supreme Court at Mt. Vernon last Sat
urday made the following assignment of cir.
cult judges for the appellate courts of the four
districts of the state:
First District-Chicago, Jos. VI. Bailey,Wm.
X. McAllister, and Isaac q. Wilson.
Second District-Ouawa, Geo. W. Pleas
ants, Lyman Lacey, Nathaniel j. Plllsbury.
Third Dstrict-Springfeld Chauncy l..
Higbee, Oliver L. Davis. and David McCul.
Loeb.
Fourth Dis,rict-Mt Vernon, David j. Ba-
ker. George W. Wall, and Thomas :. Casey.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The Grant movement is no: booming win
its wontcd vigor just now. 1t seems to be
stuck In rut However, GOV. Cullom, since
his snub by Hayes in the affair OF Long Jones
and the marshalship, is said 70 be constructing
q powerful lever to pry it out
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

Congress has extended General Shields pen
sien TO his widow, and to his children until
they reach sixteen years OF age. Similar action
was taken relative TO the widow and children
Of Colonel Fletcher Webster, the only remain
ing son OF Daniel Webster, who was killed at
the battle of Bull Run
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

There was good deal of bile generated
among our Illinois stalwarts last wcek-and
the end is not yet-ovcr AN ATTEMPT Of GOV.
Cullom John A. Logan, etc, to have /. $
Marshal lIIldrup at Chicago removed and
Long Jones appointed in his place. The
objection to lIildrup Is that he attends TO the
business OF his office, while it is claimed that
he ought to let his office duties 90 to thunder
and attend To the more important affairs of
party organization and drill, to which Jones,
by the successful campaign he made for Lo
gan at Springfield last winter shows himself
admirably adapted 1t was at first thought
Jones's peculiar talents could be made suffici.
emily available for the good of the party in his
position as commissioner OF the Joliet pcniten-
tiary by the legislature placing II large fund
at the disposal OF that concern to meet "con-
tingencies," which in plain English meant
party eXigcnceS; but theleglslature failing To-
make us liberal appropriations as the machine
wanted, this movement was inauguratcd to
transfer Jones to Chicago. TO appease HID
rup was proposed to make Inn L. s. collec-
tor at Chicago in place Of w. b. Allen of
Aurora, who, being politically Of no account,
was to be left out in the cold. The project re.
veals-what was before mysterious--th ant-
mus OF Cullom's queer bulge IN favor Of the
presidents first veo-its object being to pro.
pitiatc Hayes in advance The maneuver,
however, failed Sherman saw in il traces of
the Grant boom, and Us the administration
knows no presidential aspirant but Sherman,
the project was promptly squelched. But it
is no violation of the probabilities to say that
CullOm, Logan and Long Jones are mad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21
OUR CLUBBING.

We are prepared TO club the FREE IRADEE
with the neutrality-suspicious. furnishing BON
a, the prices named, postage prepaid, Inc Oh
fer-open 10 old subscribers or new al any
post Ottlce IN the county-ls The CHEAPEST
EVER MADE III this county: ,,..
Earr TRAprs and Chicago Weekly Times. 90
r, ~, so and Chicago Weekly Tribuae. 265
FRrE TRADER and Chicago Weekly mar . or
(lf6I, Observation-Disclosures. 800 =, 80
FAIR TRADER and Prairie Farmer. .,.'....' DIV
FREg TRADER and either Of Harper's publ
al va,iT T,, MN or6 S,.ri,,.,r. 475
FREE TRADER and Godey's Ldd,es Book, 49, ~ ~
Free TRADER and Phrcn0logtcd! JoarnaS. Ply VVo
TREE TRADER and 81. NicholaS. ..........'. DIV
FREE TRADER and Uemorests -uonhy....'' 90
FRrE TRADER and LiueWs LiVinQ -ige..... 50
r'rn -rnanpp and Wfsf.,7. Rural ......... 800
49, rn,npp and Jfoor's H,.ral Non Yorker 3 50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The grand army of northern warriors who
enlisted after Lees surrender and insist that
the war is still going on, are gleetul over re
cent u,terancc of poor old jeff Davis that he
structed" Grant must be reelected and an
army sent south at once to reconstruct the wo'
men
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

7. ". Thompson, Of iclie', a man sixty
years of age and disabled by paralysis, but
Who in his earlier days had been in comtorta-
bic circumstances, week ago, rather than go
"over the hills to the poor house. cut his
throat with small ivory handled pen-kniie
and Tins Killed himself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The democratic party Is trying to starVe 'he
arn,v by passing appropriation bills, and Hayes
is doing his level best to provide for 1t by We
TONG them. This is republican logic-and a
fair sample at that.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The proposed world'sfair in the city OF Mex
leo in 1850 has been abandoned, President
Diaz not having the money 70 spare for the
NECESSARY nreDaratiOns
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

Silver was quoted on Monday in London at
81 ID per ounce, which is about par with gold.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21
Erecntiar Conlmitin

on Thursday afternoon 4 meeting OF the Ach~
DENY Of Natural Sciences, of this city, was held
at the Clifton Hotel to make some arrangement
for the reception and entertainment of the soci.
ETY.. There were present, Messrs. d. S. Ebersol,
D. F. Hit, Judge Gilman, ". +. Bowman, Rev
o. b. Barnard Dr. c. Hard VIII Nash, and Others
The secretary, >Ir. Ebcrsol, stated the object
Of the meeting, and remarked that Ottawa having
been honored with this visit, something ought
to be done To welcome the society, provide enter
tainment if necessary, and assist them in procur-
iny conveyance 10 and FROM the scene of their
work. The lack of detailed knowledge Of the
number expected here and thcir wants, embar-
scd the gentlemen not a little. 1t was finally
determined, however. 10 provide entertainment
by obtaining, il possible, reduction oi
hotel rates and 10 make such arr ange-
ments for teams boats, etc, etc, that
these mean, of conveyance will be at hand rs
needed Judge Gilman, Hon. Washington Bush
nell and Dr. Hard were appointed as this com
mittce of arrangements, with power TO enlarge
the committee, and it is expected that one OF
these gentlemen will, at the meeting of the eve
ming of July :, welcome the visitors 10 the city
and in the name of the Academy tcuder such as
sistance as is in the Acade my's power 10 provide.
Perhaps, should the details of the society's plans
become known. some more elaborate proceed
ings ON the part of Ottawa may appear neces
sary. I'm such case, and should ii he necessary
To appeal To our citizens in the matter, is
hoped they will readily respond for it is really
high honor that Ottawa has been So chosen by
for this first meeting, upon which much Of the
future success of this society depends
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

All in need of wall paper will bear in mind that
Osman * Hapeman have a tine assortment aud
sell at low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-06-21

The Springfield (Ill.) Journal has the following
concerning young man who some years ago
worked for Mr.. \. Nschuler, OF this city:
Mr.. W. b. Beal of this city, who has been IN
the silver mining regions of Colorado during the
part three months writes the Journal that on the
9Th INST his party found evidence of the bewild-
cred wanderngs of one Herman Never, sup
posed TO hail from Ottawa this state. The ''hnd
consisted of par of shoes, and on one OF them
was written:
Have been lost for six days. Left Alpine Feb
ruary Is for Tin Cup. Has been showing iour
DAYS, and have given up all hope of ever reach
ing nv camp. Should lose my lire in this Ter
rible place wish that whoever finds these SHOES
will communicate facts 10 Louis Hess, Ottawa
III. HERMAN MEYER
February 70, lSi9."
The snow-shoes were picked up quite near 4
2OOOfeet precipce, ut an elevation OF l4,OuO H.
and immediately above Virginia City, new MN
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26

Wark commences on the road May 1st S0o,0 ties are required for the whole job.
 A large otter came into the streets last week. Several persons gave chase. and after run of four or five miles, succeeded Tn capturing him. His weight was % lbs.
 Yours in humbleness" captured & wood- chuck last Thursday.
 Considerable building is going on this spring, also many are preparing to move, the 1st.
 Sheffield.
 \ Q week ago last Friday. Dr. Heath IS a ! very interesting speaker in the humorous veln. MT. Charles Dewey was chosen pres ideht for the coming year III place of Rev. MT. Noble, reslgued. MT. NoLle left for Wash'nRton week ago to be absent three weeks, and Rev. MT. Hopley of West Stock brldxe supplies hls pulpit. He is a 6ne | speaker.
 MT. Bassett lectured Monday evening on tue teieDhone, etc.
 Two phantom dressed people in white (for we do not believe in 3hosts) passed | through the streets at midnight, Sunday night. standing seven feet hIGh and bow ing solemnly before two houses. VerllN \ we know not what walks tn darkness.
 Many are Ill with colds winch are unusu ally severe. but l have heard of no fata cases. The calls have been SO extensive upon Dr. Smith that Dr. B-ebe has assisted him ID some cases; but hear we are nl worse of than other towns. .ss:9ssS! sgS@!
 Toe schools, we understand, are all sup plled with teachers; there have been many applications, and of course all cuuld not b, successful, but 1t is nice to be the favored oDes aud we are glad for them.
 The birds are all around anon, the trees and the dreary winter, with it
 hardshIps and fears to many, is nearly eye and times may brighten. We believe firm y in the loving care of our Creator, wh, can bring good out of evll and light out o darkness to those who trust hlm faithfully CAP
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26

A correspondent of the Boston Post, writing from Washington about recent reception. gives this graphic account of Connectcut's wealthy ex-senstor's family:
 Miss IA y. the elder daughter of Senator BArnum was very becomingly dressed in pale blue silk and bourette combination cos tune, the ostrich tip in her hair, flowers and fan. all harmoniz'ng In color with the dress. Miss Barnum is quite dgnifed, and is not SO fond of gay life as the younger sister. Miss Lucy Bsrnum is debutante this winter, and full oi enthusiasm for and appreciation of society, which feelings are fully reciprocated on the part of society to- wards her. She is oYeIflowing with life, vivacity and enjoyment. and in her youth ar beauty, presents to us quite as pretty a picture of happy girlhood As one would wish 10 see. She is small in stature, with plump but girlish figure. and the reddest cheeks, betoken,ng perfect health, dancing. hazel i eyes and dark auburn hair. She is us xc- con plishrd as she is pretty; was educated at St. Margaret's Episcopal school at Wa t:lbury, Conn. which is under the super vlsion of Mr. Russell, professor of elecu- tion at Trinity College, and his wife, wh'
 is the only daughter of Mrs Sigourney, the poetess. Mrs. Barnum is one of the mos
 interesting ladies at the Arlington, large f1ne looking and matronly woman. witt g-ntle manRtrs, and the kindest heart. | IS Said that she built a church herself a
 Lime Rock, where they reside. and sup ports the minister.
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26
Extracts.

Do not sit there, my friend. funeralizipg among the tsmbs of the past. ''Say not the former days were better than these." You are mistaken. Get up, my dear sir. or you will freeze down like your fellow-fogies, and be about as valuable as blank mile -stoue.
 There is nothing more compensating, or worthy of an old mans ambition than keep ing up his popularity with the young.
 It is not pleasant to stand face to face with . msn who regards you As totally de prayed; and then after you have risked your life to rescue h,m and bis family from mid. night flames, to ind kim holding the same opinion of you, it is painful indeed. Yet he may be better than his creed.
 My dear hoy, the sweetest or foulest cig or thxt MsmmOn ever Obss quiously set we'd across his counter will most cruelty ch.s, you if you buy 1t. Keep your money and your manhood.
 A preacher not long ago, preached sub stnniinliy tbus: On that cUu d reason you into the belief tt,ai you must abandon your Judgments and y"ur reason. or per- ish." As his admirin0 audieDc. le't ihs church. they spake one 10 tue other. saying, '.According to my hest judgment ai d rra. son. that V as very sound reasuning." A few wicked wags went home laughing.
 Young man, do you say that you do DO, know what 10 believe. in this akepticsl age ? Thrnw away nll meanness take your man. hood with you and enter the temple of your living scul. and you win lad a waiting presence there which will h n you what iO hslievP. Such wac the philosophy Of the Greet Teacher. BRARua.
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26
CANAAN, CONN. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 26. 1879.
The LezinlRtures

The Legislature failed to dispose oi the DuS- mess before them last week as expected ana adiourned to Tuesday of this week. They will probably be in session the greater part or the week. The committee on the dome piers submitted their report last Thursday. They divide the responsibility for the improper construction of the piers between the dead superintendent, Brown, and the contractor, James G. Batter son. This is probably 8 disappointment to those who inspired the excitement and discus sion that was gotten up. The committee ma that the dome is safe, that the repairs VIII pre- vent any further damage. that the change HoH cement to lime mortar was made by the super" intendent without authority, that the improP- CT beds and bedding of the stones caused tne trouble, that the contractor knew the work was improperly done, that he was bound to do it well and he did not inform the commission of what he knew was bad work, but that he should have informed them.
 The state prison investigation was suddenly brought 10 close by the resignation of War den Hewes. A bill has passed both Houses providing for an increase of state prison direct ors from three to seven, the two directors now serving to be continued until their terms ex- pire, the Governor to appoint five at the pres ent sessicn subject to the approval of the sen- ate, these appointments to be non-partisan SO far as possible; the directors to have no pay. excepting for their expenses.
 The bell-punch bill came up in the House last Thursday and after g spirited debate il was passed by a large majority. P. T. Bar mum, the proprietor of the greatest show on earth, WAS the bel-wether of the bell-punch forces. It was stated that the revenue under this law would amount to $116, 900, but the Courant estimates that it will be over $1 ,0O0,' OOO or about two-thirds as much as is derived from all other sources, and $9l1 GOO more thar the temperance committee estimated. We are afraid the Courant forgot that Canaaa hadvo' ted no license, and it probably hadn't heard of the seizure in Winsted last week.
 The ten per cent. law has been repealed.
 The Capitol commission was continued. Al so the Legal Procedure commission. Also th< health board.
 Twenty-Five thousand dollars was appropri ated for capitol grounds and t110, 900 for addi ton to Middletown Hospital.
 The bill requiring the expense of maintain ing bridges between two towns to be spportion ed according to their tax lists, has again failed Also the bill providing for safety gates on rail roads.
 The following have passed:
 Bill to compel insolvent debtors to disclos' under oath.
 Bill compelling railroad companies to trans port railroad ties for the accommodation O other roads.
 Bill providing for the publication of 100, ,0O' copies of the general laws to be distributed D! secretaries of state instead of printing in pa pers.
 Resolution extending time one year in whicl the Conn. Western rsilroadmsy take land.
 Bill providing that all public acts shall tak' effect May 1st.
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26
From Ghe AdAr0mdackss
MoNrRoss, March -,

MoNrRoss, March -, 1879.
 Editor of News:-l am from your parts, and Mr. B.nnisisr's letter of last week cai- rled me back to that mountain. am . child again. sitting in the canoe of old Pc ganut, the Indian fisherman, while he stands erect. aiming his unering spear. They buried him beside the fish rock, 90 called. How wept when told that the surgeons had robbed the grave of my old companion of all that was mortal. But am now in region not less elevated. l am not . great man. nor need be. to see that your paper Is 'go,ng to the bad" That is the prevail irg opinion here-and we claim to have AS good moral sense as you will ind nywbere. Once we were an exaggeratin2 people. But not many years age. one Murray-PArson Murray. did e summers fshingi in this qusr. ter, and left his impression upon us.-Bui to return: you mus. refuse the poison oi- ferings oI Oakley. aud the Voltaire imita- tions of Search" or your journal perishes. And furthermore you must change its ar rangement. Strangely amicable stand the condensed productions of three pupits, sid, by side with the work of the Devil.-By the way, that devil of yours will some day reach the top of his profession if you vii shorten his rope so that he cannot commit suicide. But was writing about the Dtv- il. It may be asked. why do not those ad iacent powers pitch into him? They nc doubt honestly think they do ; but they Ai' not so familiar with Lim as am. Int, may stuff him with doctrines. and he vii glance at them with sort of side squint shake his sides and just grow fat wilt laughter. would know my proper place in this matter, but it is my opinion that tho way to deal with him is to face him will known realities. Now nay advice is this
 (for l was once an editor myself, till starvs ton drove me into piclure-peddling. )-thu you take thoee condescendlng instructions and your politics, which nrs too pure ,t sully the soul of . woman, and just pu them over the leaf in better company. TheE that side of the sheet will be all right. Bu must draw to close. Do you think tha l can sell any of my pictures down in Con- necticutl have one of great value cslles ..A Suggestive Piciure," but if the press 0 some of it's supporters dc not invite 1t, i will not come. SETH PIxLEY,
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26

Last week we stated that a valuable com had been dropped by mistake iu the hox on one Of the horse cars, and that tlt owner could have the same ny calling si The uffice of the horse railroad company. md proving property. Superintendent Hyatt took trade do lar and lnclosed it ip very thin envelope. making A memoran- dun of the time and place of finding on the outside, and await. r suits. It was really remarkable the number of persons who had lost valuable coins in ihe bt xes on tb' horse cars. As each applicant appeare d MT. Hyatt would hold the envelope up os- t-nslhly for the purpose of sl owing tb' m,morandum, but really in order to show the size of the inclostd coin. One appli cant would look at the size of the doilaI and solennly declsre that be had lost $2o gold piece; smother had dropped in trad, doll and would describe its general ap- p-arance. Mr. Hyatt was kept quite hus, ,ll dny answering questions and thowin, rhr envelope until tin"lly Mir. 6. E. On,- stead came in and drscribed Coin he ha lost. giving day. date and trip. His dts. cripriOn was tnlir. ly satisfactory. anc h received the twenty shilling gold piece WI ich he had mistaken for ~ nickel when paying bis fsrr.-Nor,ralk Hour.
Connecticut western news., 1879-03-26
The peoule Want proos.

There is no m, u,clne prescribed hy physic- ians, or sold by Druggists, that carries such evidence of it's success and superior virtue A BosoHER's GERMAN SYRUP for severe Coughs, Colds settled on tbe breast, Con: sumption, or any disease of the Threat and Lungs. A proot of that fact is that any person fiji cttd. can get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try its superior fleet be . fore buying the regular size at 75 cents. It has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and it's wonderful cures are astonishing every one that use It.. Three doses will relieve any case.