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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-16
Sporting.

sporting.
You may shoot prairie chickens now until the
fret OF December
WALKING.
John J. Gerahty, OF Mendoza, walked last week
in Bloomington, carrying OFF first money. He
made in the IS hours 253 miles, and was on tho
track 49sl hours, and rested o5i4 hours.
HOUSEKEEPING.
Two races have been arranged for Friday after
noon, Aug. ~. The first is half-mie dash by
horses owned by B. II. Springfield and William
McLatchey; purse. $50. The second is between
Holiness 'Grey Dick" and McDermott's 'Black-
smith" purse, $50
FoOr.RACING
On Monday afternoon the Barber Brady foot
race took place at the fair grounds in this city.
1t excited great deal OF interest in sporting cir
Giles, and attracted large audience. The dis
lance lbs yards, with flying start of 10 yards.
Barber had the advantage of superior training,
having been for some weeks in the hands Of
Harry Russell, of Chicago, skillful professional
trainer. Brady was handled as heretofore IN all
his races, by Charles Bryant, who, though not
equal TO a professional, did get some splendid
work out of his man. The race was very pretty
one, and after one false start they got away, run
ming meek and neck" for 100 yards, when Barber
slowly but surely began to show Brady his heels,
coming in, in l2l4 seconds, about 9 feet ahead.
To the spectators 1t looked as though Barber
would have won by a greater distance in run
of $50 yards, but Brady's friends thought they
could see him gaining trife on Barber during
the last few leaps, and are willing to back him IN
Il race Of $50 yards for the same amount of money.
However, the race was beauty" md pleased
spectators intensely. Betting was
amounts often repeated, and prob
ably $500 or 5000 changed hands. Serena men
were jublant, rs may be judged, having picked
up all their losses on the previous match and
perhaps considerable more.
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BARNUM.-Among the numerous courtesies Of
Barnum's advertising men, was the present to Us
of copy of Barnum's Life" 1t ia handsomely
printed, bound in black cloth and 10 illustrated,
though the picture aside from the portrait Of Bar.
NUN himself, are not extra. Thssrginsl Life
was sold by the thousand copies at $500 copy;
the present one Ia listed at $780, but will be sold
on the grounds on Tuesday for so cents, we be.
lieve.-Of course, the "Life of Barnum" Is inter-
esting; and worth reading. The "Art of Money
Getting" included in the book Is worth ten times
the cost OF book to every young business man in
the county-But we are not going into q disser-
tation on the life. Hundreds of our readers have
read it; we want simply to tell little story Of
how a well known physician of this city happened
to read it, years ago. 1t was shortly after the
Life first appeared, when everybody from boys
10 or IL years old to grey haired men were read
ing it. Our doctor was called early one morning
to child. birth. The case was peculiar His
services were not Immediately required but he
dared not go home, so he sat down and waited
1t 80 happened that he had to wait several hours
in the way OF literature. A search disclosed the
laCt tnaL the mousse nelu not SOLITARY DOOk save
the life of Barnnm." Not a Bible decorated
the centre.table not even q Plutarch or "Pil
grims Progress" was to be found-only Bar
mum" fed the residents hungry minds SO he
read Barnum; and so interested did he become
that the doctor had read halt the Life" when
called to his patient The interest of the case
and the cares OF business drove Barnum for the
time out of his head; but in year to the day he
was again called to the same house on similar
mission and again the same sort of case pre-
scented itself He could only wait again; and
a gain he could find nothing save the venerable
life of Barnum." He read again, beginning
where he had left of; and when he had read the
word "fnis" his patient called him! The life
of the great Snowman has seldom been read I'M
der such favorable circumstances" but for
which our medical friend would never, perhaps,
have been drawn from science to art: but we
opin he has never had cause to regret reading
the book
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The Streator Monitor. Inder has the following
Conductor Frank Smith, of the G. IL A., related
to us rather strange freak of Il blue bird the
other day. He said that some time ago he no
ticed blue bird come down through one Of the
ventilators in the coach used on their road from
varna to Lacon, and upon examination found
that the bird building nest in the top Of it.
She was not molested, and few days ago he
looked again and found one little blue bird
Matched out and two eggs remaining to add to
the number OF the bird family. The coach has
gone over the road four times a day-a distance
of forty miles-durirg all the time the bird has
been raising her family.
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Serena is one Of the boss" towns in whatever
way YOU take it, This week it furnished the win
ner at foot racing, and also the following figures
as to crops: MARK Hoag had % acres winter
wheat that yielded him 900 bushels. Ed Retz,
~ acres, $40 bushels Sid. Hupp - acres, 900
bushels Peter Brandenburgi 50 acres, l,575
bushels Alfred Bernard sowed ~ bushels Of
seed that Welded him 900 bushels of wheat"
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ATTEMrT To KILL.--A sensational affair took
place in Squire Donagho's office in Streator, on
tuesday evening, the participants being two old
and well known citizens of the place. William
Sample a man 10 years old and of family, had
been arrested on the complaint of Mr. Richard
Evans, who charged him with undue familiarity
on Sunday with his daughter. Mary Evans,
child 10 years old On Tuesday Samples exami.
nation was being had Several witnesses had
been examined and Mary Evans had been called
to the witness box. As she passed Sample, be
said. "Now, Mary, tell the TRUTH" which some
how so enraged Evans, her father, that he rose
from his seat, and presenting revolver of - cal
ibre almost to Samples head tired The bullet
struck Sample on the brow over the left eye, bury
ing itself in the bone. Sample fell but soon raj
lied sufficiently to walk to physicians office, who
extracted the bullet. No serious injury will fol
low. Evans was arrested and locked up.
Marseillcs' corporation tax this year will be
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A harvest home festival will he held in Talman
T.ibby's Grove on Friday, Aug 10Th. Beginning
at o'clock the forenoon will be devoted to
grange business; 12 To , o'clock, dinner; at 2
IN. Mr.. Mortimer Whitehead OF Peoria, VIII
deliver an ADHESION grange subject we pre-
sumo.
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Bus FAKES.-There are many complaints Of
oyercharging by the omnibusses Of the city. AS
a general thing double fares are charged. As
Mr. Carew, bus owner, is an aldermen, he will,
of course, see to it that it is stopped. For the
benefit of the bus owner and his drivers and the
public in general We print the following, Sec, 5,
of Art. ., Of Chap. :, K. o., 1877:
The fare of such omnibus, hackney carriage,
coach or other vehicle shall not exceed the fol-
lowing rates for each person: From any hotel
within the city TO any railroad depot within the
city, twenty five cents; from any railroad depot
within the city to any hotel within the city, TWEEN
tv.tiyc cents from any railroad depot within the
cty in the night time TO the residence of any per-
son exceeding the distance of eight squares, fifty
cents; from any part of the city to the La Sale
County Fair Grounds, twenty-five cents. Other
than as apoye particularly specified, the fare shall
not exceed for each person the sum OF twenty five
cents from any point within the city to any other
point within the city.
Should any he asked to pay more than these
rates he should refuse so to do and should report
the ra-. To the Marshal, who will see that the
bus owner is fined for each otfense.
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For prime kip boot go to j. Megatfin's. H.
can and does sell cheap for cash.

MENDOZA RACES. Mendoza has been particu,
larly unfortunate this week, the rains having
caused postponment of the races until Thurs
day. On that day the crowd was large and the
sport good, with this result: 2:4O class purse
$50; Fairmont, first; Ada Paul, second; William
II. third; Stacker Maid, fourth; time 2;35, 23l,
2:34, 235. Second race 2:32, class; purse, four
prizes, 500; Lady NJ. lst; John Render, I'd; Da.
vid H., Sd; Granger, 4th. Pacing, purse, four
prizes, 1915; not finished three horses having
taken each heat. 1t was finished yesterday af-
ternoon.
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BY special invitation, Rev. Campbell will lee
ture in the VI. f. church in West Serena next
sabbath evening on the character Of John the
RaDtist
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Nothing has been learned concerning the per
peiraluts Of The outrage reported in yesterdays
Tunes. Steps should be taken to ferret the thing
out.-Tinsss.
Pot Fox .Sie' theml
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r. r. ticket Office Aug. 18th to 22nd inclusive,
good to returnon or before Aug. Sd at $l.Sj for
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Temperance.

j. G. Armstrong will speak at Spencer's school
house in Rutland tomorrow at $50 p. NJ. and at
Nillington on the Monday evening following.
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MENDOZA is 10 have a weekly German paper
The tint number will appear today, it is said
under the editorial management Of Mr.. Otto
Kieselbach, "a young man of ability and accom-
plishments"
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man named Pat Keehen, of streator while
lying on the c. * A. railroad track in drunken
sleep, was run over by a freight train. He lost
leg and WAS otherwise seriously injured, but may
recover
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Walthcr will get up the refreshments for al
who come to see Barnums show next week
Please call at the New Store.
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Autumn

Is near at hand, and Of course fall goods are ar.
irving at GILLEN's; such as fannels, yarns, wa.
terproofs and other fall lines. These, with the
great reductions on all summer goods left in the
house, make trade good, and the house has
nothing to complain OF. In the latter goods rare
bargains will be given all who buy; while on the
incoming stocks the most popular prices are
marked. You should call.
Fresh groceries are received daily, on which
the best prices will be given, and special atten.
ton is directed to the splendid and cheap stock
Of boots and shoes. All requested to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-16

| The county asylum has lbs inmates and not
one on the sick list. For once the physicians are
/ happy in having healthy patients.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-16

Asa Hoffman on Wednesday received tele
gram from Benz, F. Butler; and a. people rushed
In to see Ben.'s autograph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-16

Caramels, caramels, cream and old fashioned
molasses candy fresh every day at Walthers
candy store.
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Where to call if you are coming TO see the
great show of Barnum. Please don't forget and
call at NJ. Walther's Great New Store, La Sale
St, for your lunch, ice cream, candies fruits,
cigars &c, &c.
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wASrED-A girl to do general homework. Al
rly at FREE TRADER office
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Those new walking shoes in misses sizes just
sreceived at J. Megafin's.
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The finest entertainment of the season will be
Pinafore, on Saturday night, by the Church Choir
Company Of over forty people. They have their
own scenery and full chorus and orchestra.
And nobody need be kept away on account OF
price, Fifty cents in gallery, seventy-hve cents
first floor, except reserved seats, which are one
dollar
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Barnum will show on Lynch's grounds on the
east side.
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A MoRsRL OF CONsoLATIoN.-Fr post tdcto, II
may be matter of consolation to know the opin-
ion Of Col Shaefer on the shooting Of the Ottawa
team on Thursday. The Colonel is, in the first
place, one of the best rifle shots in America, and
knows probably all there is to be known about
rifle shooting, which knowledge and his wears "
experience has gained him the position he so
ably fills of Inspector General Of target practice
Of the Illinois National Guard To be brief, the
Colonel said Ottawa's shooting, the team hold
ing their arms as they did, was very good-as
good perhaps, AS could be and certainly not to
be improved by practice; and that the mere diff
ference in the manner of holding guns, gave Chi
cago on the start an advantage of two points to
every man! Had the day been a windy one, the
Colonel doubts not Chicago would have won by
80 points, so superior is their method Of shoos-
ing. He thinks highly of the team, and hopes
so much real talent will not be allowed to go to
waste. The boys, we fear, were not well enough
up in the rules of the National Rifle Association
governing them and assuredly lacked the advice
of experienced men. The Colonel offers to assist
them should they resume shooting and come
down here and give them practical instruction in
target practice. Target and match shooting is
expensive but sufficient practice, Col. S. thinks
can be had with half the expense of this late
match; and certainly many Of us would like to
see the team give Co. A. another brush.
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Nalther makes the best caramels in la Sale
county. Please try them.
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dead GAME"-La Sale is a sporting COM
munity, and prides itself on its fighting men,
dogs and chickens. Their chickens are their
special agony" upon which they will talk for
hours. One saloonist, relative Of :" the Widow
Malone-ahone," is specially lover OF the game
bird and conoisseur Of the fighting fowl In
his coops he has a large collection, and on the
counter shelf back Of his bar are the stuffed skins
Of numerous heroes Of the pit-dead, but not dis
honored. The other day one Of our sports was
down there, and entered his place The stuffed
birds naturally lead the conversation to lighting
cocks, ana the remark by our friend that "Otta-
wa has some fine birds" Saloonist-" Pish. OF
tawa can't produce n cock worth pitting-neyer
had game birds Did you ever see dead game"
Let me show you ONE And lie brought in a
fine looking cock and set him down in front of a
stuffed game for little boxing-to show his
action" AT the first sight of the stuffed bird
our "dcad game" cock turned up his sneak
feathers and ran for the back door, squawkins
like dunghill "Call that a dead game"
asked our friend :" He isn't half rs dead game
as the stuffed cock" And the conoisseur drown
ed his tears in Cincinnati cocktail, " and mum
bling something about - cock"
put the cold hero " back on the counter shelf.
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.JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

7.
Our facilities for doing all kinds Of job Work In the VA
styles of the surpassed in this section and
we respectfully solicit wishing anything done in this
line to give call BY the udicious and liberal use OF
printers ink many mans fortune has been made. and the
feld Ia still open. Tryit.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
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New! Newt!
New styles of SOFT HATS for fall.
New styles OF STIFF HATS for fall.
New and elegant NECK WEAR for fall,
All at bottom prices. Call and see us.
HULL i BARrBLs.
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Base balls at osman & Hapeman's.
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Chew 5acksou's Bes. Sweet NAVY Tobacco.
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The boss spple-psrer at Manley & Jordan's.
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or everybody invited to the elegant new stock
of LADIES AND cHILDREN's HOSIERY just received,
We will show entirety ne,c and rare coto'1nJs ana
designs at prices acknowledged by all to be cHfr'
Now is The time to buy TABLE LINEN. NAPKINS
AND TOWELS in new styles and at bottom prices.
RIBBoNs-a beautiful new assortment in the
latest fancy figures in all colors
In word, our fall goods are coming in daily,
and for beauty, variety and real worth we are
pleased to assure you the outlook was never
better.
LOOK OUT NEXT WEEK FOR LINE OF DRESS
GOODS NEVER EQUALLED IN OTTAWA BEFORE AND
NEVER ExCELLED IN CHICAGO, fresh from the
custom house in New York. Far beyond any
thing we have ever before shown for bsauty, pa,f-
ETY. and elegancs.
Don't forget our CARPETS are now nearly all In
stock for the fall trade. They are just as cheap
as ever and much more handsome Give us A
call, whether ready to buy or not, for we enjoy
showing then. Veay resptly, W. II. HULL.
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A special tran.load of excursonists from Am
boy, Sublette, and Mendoza took in Deer Pari
on Wednesday last.
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Peaches and all kinds of best fruits very nice
and cheap at NJ. Walther's New Store.
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Marseillcs' corporation tax this year will be
$500.
The New York herald., 1879-01-05

the honors; Miss Henrietta Marksein will show her
ability a pianist aud Gimore's Band will intro
duce and also familiar selections The
of these concerts is due to the fact that the
best available talent and plenty Of it, is presented to
the public at popular prices Those who love beauti-
full music rendered i'll the most artistic manner.
should go to the Grand Opera House tonight.
The operate concert of the Nautilus Boat Club.
which is announced to take place Steinway Hall,
Tuesday evening will be the grandest affair of the
kind that has occurred in this city for many years.
II is rarely the that such array of dis
tinguished artists heard in concert are
represented by the names of Professor Neuendorff.
the leader of the Philharmonic Society; Edouard
Remenyi, Mlle lima de Murska. Franz Rummell.
Miss Salle Reber Arbuckle. Mile selvi. S. d. Mills.
Christian Frtsch, W. +. Mills Enrico Campobello
and Professors John Hills. Quicken and Charles Il.
Pratt, together with grand orchestra. The pro-
gramme embraces selections from the music OF Hun
gary. Germany. Italy, France, England, Ireland.
Scotland and America and it will be treat to hear
these gems performed by such galaxy of talent.
The grand Italian opera under the direction of Max
Strakosch. opens tomorrow night at Booths The
atre. when Aida will be produced and Miss Clara
Louise Kellogg, Miss Annie Louise Cary Mr.. Charles
Adams, Signor Pantaeoni, Mr.. George Comfy and
Mr. Gotschalk will appear. together with grand or
chestra and chorus of 100 artists. The ballet will
be led by the Mnzelli Sisters Much curiosity
exists in musical circles TO hear more the two
favorites whose names have been so long identified
with the operatc enterprises of Mr.. Strakosch The
advent of Mile. Litta, the prima donna, is also
anticipated with not little curiosity, owing 70 the
fine reputation she has brought with her from
Europe, and recently from the Western cities.
She will make her debut on Tuesday in Lucia Mile.
Giulia Marco, the new American prima DONNA is
one OF the very few among the Americans who have
received musical education in Italy and scored
success. She is a native of Baltimore, where as Miss
Julia Parker the daughter of Joseph Parker come
dian of high rcpute she made her debut at the early
subsequently holding high position in the theatre
until she left for italy for the purpose of cutivatng
her natural musical ability After course
of study under the best masters she made
her debut in Malta. at the Theatre Manoel. where
Parepa and AIbani also made their first appearance
and accomplished their first successes and where she
achieved such success that she engaged for
the season, after which she went to Naples. where
she studied with the dsting maestro, de Bas
sn and his no less distinguished wife, Nine. Gabus
Under their direction she sang at the San Carlos
Opera House Naples the maesri, the public and the
press awarding her the highest honors. After
naming abroad four years she returned to America
and Immediately secured by Max Strakosch for
his coming opera at Booths Theatre, where
she will make her debut in Traviata on the 14th of
January.