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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

Sunday must be lively day in Strcator if we
are to Judge by a dispatch which says that u ar
rests were made on Saturday and Sunday last in
that city and the warrants issued for four or Ave
more, all for drunkenness and disordery conduct,
except one saloon keeper, who was charged with
keeping open at forbidden hours. Such Il raid
had not been made for several years. The most
disgraccfu affair of all was a prize.ight which
took place in the rear of Finlcn's saloon on Main
street, about half a block from where the regular
Sunday afternoon temperance meeting was in
scs sion crowd of roughs witnessed the per.
formancc until dispersed by the police One OF
the bruiscrs escaped but the other was arrested
and fined by Police Magistrate Cracraft, who was
kept busy all Saturday night and part of Sunday
bearing these cases. THIS was necessary, as the
caaboesc was too small TO hold the force
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

Bring your corn to Nj Stiefcl and Co. They
olmstead warehouse, formerly occupied by J. f.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

DR.. Marshall's Lung Syrup has cmncntly
proven to be safe, reliable and cheap remedy for
coughs, colds, etc Try it. Price y cents a bot
tie. Sold BY W. Kneussl.
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BuCklen's Arnica Salye,

The Best Sai,s in the World COR Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, letter, Cnappcd
Hands, Chiltlains, Corns, and all kinds of skin
Eruptions. This SalNc is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction in every case money refunded.
Price % cents per box For sale 10y +. \. Griggs,
Ottawa, Ills.
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Read Our Guarantee Study Our Compass.

WE the OLDEST ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE STATE Nc
Salesman allowed deviae
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Don't sell your corn until Won have learned tn
prices AZ VI. Stiefel x Cos.
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OTTAWA ILL., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY D. 1873.

The annual masquerade ball Of the Turner So
cicty Of this city, given last Monday evening, WAS
II great success Notwithstanding the profits were
not 80 large rs of last years ball, The hall rap.
idly filled with maskcrs and spectators and by
the time the music arrived the hall was crowded.
The number OF masks could not have been less
than 80. These were FAR better than heretofore,
being in greater variety. Some were very pretty,
some quite funny and Others BIAS, tritc and SUI
pcrannuated The band having arrived, the mask.
crs were formed into procession and marched in
to the hall, directly after which was given scene
from VOLTS " Prcciosa," in which the singers of
the society took leading parts. "Preciosa" is
an operctta, music by Weber, with plot very
similar to the Italian Opera Mignon: PrcrioSa is
gcntlcman's daughter stolen Ivy gypscs 10y
whom she lis taught second sight, fortune telling,
&c, which arts she exercises for her eaptors adj
vantage till she is ut the end recovered by her
parents. The scene given was the gypsey camp
after their return from the city, P,ycvSn having
been borne in on the shoulders of the gypSies and
placed by the camp fire The music of the scene
was very well sung, though lacking in the treble.
Another feature was the Chinese dance by the
young iaucs class IN callstncnlcs OF tnc society,
which was interesting and pretty. Still another
was the coffee party by companvof old ladies'
simply another version of the honorable tea. par.
ty of modern days. Travelling musicians made
instrumental music, and the Norway quartet sang
ut various times during the evening, all of which
with the dancing made the hall lively indeed.
The music was superb and an excellent supper
wa, served by Mr.. Mctzger and after jolly
night the party broke up about 4.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

The Mendoza Organ Factory makes ninety in
atsuments Il month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

Until you get my prices on painting material.
Make n note Of this and it will pay you
F. Y GpICG-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

South Ottawa again suffered the loss of one Of
her dwelling houses which was burned between
s and "a. NJ. on Thursday. The house Ia two
story frame structure) belonged to VI. \. Dewey,
but was occupied by Mr.. James Brown and fami-
ly. The fire originated from the furnace and
burned very slowly, and had the water supply
been sufficient could easily have been saved. The
engine did not 90 over. but the hook and ladder
company put in an appearance. They proceeded
to tear down the frame after becoming satisfied
it could not be saved and thus prevented any
spreading Of the flames The loss is about -, $40
on the building, the hoaschold effects having all
been saved
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Subscriptions for all the principa! papers and
periodicals in the United States received a; Os
man Il Hapeman's.
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We are quite sure that hundreds Of his old OF
tawa friends will learn with more than ordinary
pleasure that among the lucky ones in the great
bonanza lottery at Lcadvllc, Colorado, il our
former townsmau, Il. f. Goodcll. \ Times cor
writes from Lcsdvlc.
The Eaton mine, in which Mc--ro. Marshall
Field and K. f. Goodcli, Of Chicago, are interest
ed, is daisy It, ore j., much Of IT, like sand,
and it can be extracted ~ fast a. desired, from
twenty to five hundred tons per day. II i, second
to none in the camp, and shows = heavier deposit
OF carbonat"s in some Of the drifts than any other
mine at LcadNlllc They have taken oUt - high
n So, 800 worth Of mineral in DAY, aud thought
nothing of il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

The Plano N1-, SAYS many farmers in the Vi
entity Of Milhrook are suffering considerable ar
noyancc on account Of new disease tina; has re
Gently broke out among their horses, and rcseu,
hles distempcr 10 some extent, but is pronounced
by competent judges 10 re an entirely different
thing. The animal experiences great difficulty
in getting hi> head down 10 eat and drink
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22
JORpIXG DEPARTMENT.

Cur facilities for doing oil kinds of job Work in the VA
rus styles of the art surpassed in this section and
We respectfully solicit those wishing anything done III ms
line 10 give us call, BY the udcious and liberal Use Of
printers ink many mans fortune has been made. ad the
aeid u stll open. Try II.
Orders by mail promptly attended To.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

DR.. T. A. Smurr and wife, of this city, cclebra
ted last week the anniversary of their marriage,
with Mrs. Smurr's people in Mendoza.
Sam Dudgeon and Mr.. j. Coonen have started
meat market in Mcndots.
The Press announces that Prof J. Fargo is ~
ing to hold musical convention in Ia Sale
when he finishes his work In Ottawa, we
presume.
Hon. j. d. Cation, OF this city, is making tour
of the West India Islands.
j. +. Streeter has gone TO Rock Falls H., and
with W. II. ingalls, as partner will ran job
printing office.
NJ. II. Swift Esq, has gone up the st. Johns
river in Florida, having found the climate of New
Providence unfayoribly disposed towards him.
Lorenzo Leland, Esq, has gone to Eldorade,
Kansas, for few weeks visit.
Hon. r. c. Cook, accompanied by Mr. Geo &.
Campbell, has gone south to finish the winter.
Adding to his oppressive legal labors the great
load of pam and sorrow he mas been compelled
to carry for these many years through the Illness
of Mrs. Cook, eliminating ~ they did in her
DEATH Mr. Cook found a change Of climate and
rest an imperative condition of restored health
His friends can but wish him fun success.
Mrs. I. Lyle Dickey is in the city.
Jos. Voglc moved this week to Kansas.
Rev. T. \. Benedict, GcncseU, was in the city
this week. He is in rather poor health, hls
friends here are panied to learn,
The following from the Chicago Times will he
of interest to our citizens:
a matrimonial event. particularly notable from
the very quiet manner in which ii was performed
and the social prominence of the contracting par
ties occurred on SUNDAY evening last al the resi-
dcncc of Mr.. Hubbard Porter, at No. l,253 Michi-
gan avenue, when Mr. Fred : Eumes assistant
cashier Of the Commercial National bank, of this
city, and of which institution his father is pres
dent, was united to Miss Belle Porter, The cere
mony was performed by Rev Clinton Locke. The
wedding was ycr, quiet affair, no one outside
the immediate relatives OF the young people and
the oticiatin-, clergy being present. Aiew hours
following the ceremony the ncwl welded couple
left for a brief tour through the south.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22
LOCAL MATTERS.
CHILD & PHlPPS.
IS la SALE ST.

Are selling their WINTER Stock
of Boots and Shoes ut very LOW
FIGURES in order to clean them
out and make room for SPRING
GOODS now being made for them.
If you need BOOTS Or SHOES,
this is the place 10 go FOR Bargains
during the next 30 days. TRY
THEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

Pencils, pens, ink, >lates, and everything want
cd in ;hc school -pon,, ~ O>man X llspemsn's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-22

The experience Of the past week has shown the
great need OF a water reservoir on the south side.
Both houses burned thi. week could have been
saved had water been at hand. Here was about
5000 of capital irrcyooaby destroyed-more
than enough TO build the proper cStern. If We
rrcolcct Alright, Judge Cation has made the city
an offer Of water from his spring if the reservoir
should be built The members of the council
should look up the matter and present it to the
council at an early day. though We believe the
the matter has been urged before in that body.
\ meeting Of the officers and board of drec-
tors Of the Business Mems Association was held
on last Tuesday evening, when It was decided 10
recommend TO the Association at lis next meeting
(thc first Monday evening Of March scheme
for advertising III, manufacturing advantages
and opportunities Of the city. II was also deci-
dcd that speaker, should hc procarcd for the
next and fol!uwlng meetings, Ia address the As
sociation on subjects connected with the develop
mcut Of Ottawa Tie committees chosen 10 per
feet both these plans have been at work and will
report at the proper time in full and some good
speaker will talk, So that the next meeting can
hardly fail to be o' interest. The institution is
bound To work, aud all that j. further needed i
thr rountcnancr> IT the merchants, manufac-
turcrs and mechanics If the city IT tn monthly
meetings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
FINE ARTS.
sHERwoop-HARr sAIE-sECoND EVENING
S4i, 624 FOR EIGHry-sIx cASyAsEs-eRAND

sHERwoop-HARr sAIE-sEcoND EVENING
S44 624 FOR EIGHrY-sIx cANvAsEs-eRAND
TOTAL OF SALE, SIT, 96S.
Chick ring Hall was again well filed last evening
at conclusion OF the sale OF the Sherwood Hart
pictures The bidding good deal livelier. and
the prices. though not good. were somewhat better
than those of the night before. The highest price
reached So 900 which Mr.. Ogden Goelet gave for
Van Marckes' large "Cattle-Near Bordeaux" after
sharp competition with Mr.. George c. Haven. The
picture was cheap the price, The little Messonier.
which was started at $1,000. brought So. 225 from
Mr.. II. Il. Bishop much lower figure than we ex-
pected. MIR. Ravens secured the large Clays for
S2075-less than its value The nude by Cabanel
was received with mild applause. which was fol-
lowed by respectful when the bidding
commenced It very slow work to get it up to
the exceedingly low figure Of 1920. which was
the price S. A. Coale OF st. Louis, gave for it, The
$500 Mr. Buell. paid. Mr.. T. Van valkenburgh
cured the hne Rico. '.Near Poissy." for $780, We
must congratulate Mr.. Bishop the hne De Nittis.
..The Passing Train for which $500 was but the
verse of song d. Jazet's dividing the Spells"
reached as high Us S1.125. aud was bought by Mr..
George II. Peabody. The fine Decamp was low ut
81 $50. Mr. John Pondir secured u very fine Shreyer
Tor So 425. The little Michetti though charming
work was we'll sold for Stops to Mr.. Bishop. Tho
total reached last night was $44.624, making. with
Wednesday, sale. grand total of $77.9ss
The following is full list of the artists names.
titles Of pictures. chief buyers and prices:-
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
KILLED by THE WHEEL.

Charles Kuchdorfcr. driver In the employ of
Brown Brothers. machinists, III Lewis street,
arraiyned in the General Sessions yesterday by
Assistant District Attorney Herring. charged with
causing the death of Frank w. Fitch On tho oath
OF September. tho latter, lad eight years old.
crossing Third avenue. at Fftythird street. in
company with a schoolmate, when the shaft of n
WAGON driven by the accused struck him. He was
almost instantly killed. Witnesses testified that
they the prisoner driving at gallon. and that
when the boy was knocked down he never stopped,
but went his way ut full speed. The accused
stated hat in driving from tho American Institute
Fair his horse injured of its legs. ana, being
frightened, became unin anageabe. ITO did not SEQ
the boy at all. Several witnesses gave EVIL
dcnce as to the prisoners good charac-
ter. The, jury found him guilty OF
granddaughter in the fourth degree, with strong
Recommendation to mercy. He reniandcd for
sentence. Another charge OF the same character was
preferred against bartholomew Schinick, driver
employed by Leonard w. Johnson. a contractor. On
the evening OF the 23d of December, an old masi
named Jaslcs McCymont crossing Ninth
nue. and F1ftieth street. near his home. lie was
Knocked down and fatally injured by wagon driven
by the prisoner. The evidence for the defence
to the effect that the horse becoming frightened
away. Tho prisoner the old gentleman ahead Of
MIN mt shouted to him. The deceased, however,
kept on his just then lac struck. Evil
dence Of good character given behalf Of the
accused, and believing the affair to be an unavoida-
BILE accident tho jury found svsrdict Of not guilty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
ELECTRIC LIGHTS AFLoAT.

large number of persons assembled In the saloon
of the Inman line steamship City OF Berlin last
evening to witness the effects produced by the Of
electric lights aboard ship. Four lamps placed
In the saloon. deck and another the wharf,
and thus niaht transformed into day to the edi.
ncaton OF the invited guests and the admiration OF
the univted spectators gathered In numbers on the
neghboring wharves Tho engine is OF fourhorse
power, aud In capable OF driving eight lights, each
400 standard candle power. The circuit at present
has been fixed ut yards although this may
be greatly Increased. II one Of tho lights were 70
go out the others would not BIO extingushed. The
lamps used are OF entirely now pattern, and are
arrans that the light does not pain the eyes.
Mr. 1nman went to Queenstown to Witness the hrst
trial of tho electric light ahoat, and pleased
that he determined TO the light ON Ill the vessels
Of the line.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
THE NEGRO QUESTION.

At Association Hall. Twenty-third street and
Fourth avenue, last evening. discussion on "rho
Negro Question was conducted by four educated
colorod men. These four. who were introduced TO
the meeting by Mr.. William L. Dodge, were Solo
mon Y. Hood of Pennsylvana; Joseph c. Price OF
North Carolina; Rev. William II. Weaver, of Mary
land, and Rev. William j. Johnson, OF Georgia.
The subjectsof tho addresses related to the past.
present and future of the negro race and were
treated with ability by the four speakers. Row.
Drs. Adams aud McCosh also delivered brief adj
dresses, In which they urged the great Importance
the future we'll being Of the country VI educating
the black people OF the South.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
LATHAM @. STRONG.

Colonel Latham Cornell strong diod at larry town
late yesterday afternoon. He was born In Troy
N u, June IL; 1s45 and of Henry Wright
Strong. distinguished lawyer aud former State
Senator. Colonel strong. few years ago, into
the possession Of largo legacy the death of his
grandfather, Latham Corncll OF the wealthicst
citizens of Troy. He was graduated from Union
College in 1863 winning two hrst class prizes, an
honor never before secured by graduate of Union.
After further course of study ut Heidelberg Cor
many. he accepted the position Of associate editor
OF the Troy Wing. which he retained for brief
period, and then devoted himself to other con-
genial literary pursuits. A volume of his poems
entitled castle Windows" appeared In 1876 and two
poke O. Mooushine." HIS last book Of poenss just
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19
JUDGE SAMUEL E. PERKINS.

Judge Samuel L. Perkins. Chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court of Indiana and one OF the most dis
tinguished jursts OF the West, died at his residence
in indianapolis ut midnight OF Wednesday. aged
sxty-eight years. He born at Brattlcboro. VT.
December O. 1911. received academic education
Yates County Academy, N. Y. aud proceeded to
Richmond. Ind on foot, in the year 1896. There he
settled and studied law. and married
in 1888 to daughter OF Mr.. Joseph Pyle.
He was lifelong democrat, anu when
in 1S44 he was appointed to the supreme
bench by Governor whitcomb q whig Senate refused
to confirm the nomination. After the adjournment
of the Legislature. however. the Governor reap
pointed him. and two years later he was regularly
confirmed. At this time he but thirty -four
years Of age and had been u resident OF the State
less than nine years. He served with great accept
ance. and in 1852. after the adoption of the new
reelected In 1858. thus holding the office contnu-
ously for nineteen years. He was again elected
by his party In 1875. In 1868 he prepared nm
."Indiana Digest and In the following year
published o work known as the Indiana Practice"
Both books received the Communications of tho en-
tire Indiana Bar In addition to these labors he filled
the chair of law In the Northwestern Christian Uni
versity. In 1s43 he was appointed Prosecuting At
torney of the Richmond circuit, and in 1874 ono
of the electors who gave the vote OF the State Mr.
Polk. He had been lying at the point of death for
nearly two weeks. He was genial and kind hearted
man and public spirited citizen, whose loss Is re.
GREETED by host OF friends.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19

published. Is 'Mdsummer Dreams" Colonel
strong. in 1874, was appointed an aid on Governor
Tilden's stan. and subsequently, moved to larry
town. year ago last May he wrote poem for
Decoration Day. for Abraham Lincoln Post. No 13
o. A. H., OF this city, which attracted much atten-
ton. as did in fact all his poetieal productions.
In 1871 he married a daughter of DIR. Harvey W.
Fowler, OF Hoosick Fails. X. Y. He had very ex-
tensive acquaintance especially with gentlemen OF
the press in the interior of tho State aud by Ill
admired rs the perfection OF manhood and the soul
of honor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19

unfriendiiness toward Rev Dr. Talmage the floor
Of the house. The synod do now afectionatey
and solemny enjon all concerned eulti-
waite the spirit OF charity and forgiveness by
studyin things that max. for peace and to seek by
prayer the influence of the Holy spirit, that
the the progress OF this nfgl
mas be and the Kingdom Of Christ may prevail
in midst
Especially do the synod deprecae the appeal of the
tie Genefs Assembly
This minute unanimously carried
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-19

The Rev. Richard Ii. Storrs, d. D., spoke first Of
the increase In the number of Of insanity and
the tendency OF insanity to downward In
respect to age The ratio Of cure to tho num-
bcr OF cascs in general medical practice was
constantly rising, but Il was not In the treat
ment OF the insane. "In tho Kings County Lunatic
Asylum" continued the speaker (which oonsidsr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-31
Personal.

Judge Kistler, of Buffalo Prairie, one OF
the veteran democrats of the county, was
in the city to-day looking as vigorous as
ever. The Judge seems to lose none of
his vitality.
H. s. Engle, of Reynolds, favored THE
ARGUS with call on Thursday.
Ben. Wilson left last evening for st.
Louis, where he will remain one day and
then go to Lincoln, Neb., in the vicinity Of
which his parents reside.
NJ. NJ. Corbett, Esq, left on the steamer
Clinton to-day, for Dubuque, and will be
absent until Monday.
Capt. j, B. Davis, of the steamer Mollit
Moore, running from st. Louis to Mem
phis, arrived home yesterday. The quar-
autine has compelled the captain to lay NJ
his boat for the present.
! Capt. Robinson, on account of sickness
had to postpone his trip to Duluth, will
the fishing excursionists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-07-31

The Milan Paper Go. closed down their
mill on Saturday last for repairs. They
will start up again on full time in about
two weeks.
The hardware store Of DiDbern & Brad
ley was burglarized last night. Tho
thieves effected an entrance through the
resz Wipdow, abstracted what change there
was in the casE drawer, supplied them
selves with pocket knives. raSnrs, revolvers
and then quietly departed. Phil. Ahan is
OF the opinion that they were not men Of
much homer, as they took his Sunday tile
and left a dilapiaateSs ald sslouch hat in
stead. Phil. says be had enough Ct old
eats on hand without importing any.
There was 8 light blaze in the kitchen
roof of E. w. Thompson. The bucket
brigade was promptly on hand and extin-
guished the blaze, which done but little
damage. \.