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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
At the Court House,

At 7;3J the Court House was again crowded.
The delegates had cooled down considerably, and
were in mood to conduct business decenty. II
soon became evident, however, that a machine"
ruled as it had after the arst contest in the after
noon, when the machine under the leader
ship of Postmaster Corbus, captured the conven-
ton.
Tia bal, was opened by ". II. II. HOldridge,
who read a resolution instructing the delegates
TO the state convention TO vote as a unit for Col.
q. Fort for governor. Holdrdge and Cadet Iay-
Tor of the Wenona Indcr (whO had been on hand
all dav 10 urge Forts claimsl were deeply moved
10 find the resolution received 10y dead silence.
Finally Mayo said he knew Fort and would he
yrieyed TO see the resolution voted down as he
expected it would be. He preferred TO have the
delegation 20 uninstructed; and thought it out Of
place to spring the matter.
Parker, Of the Mendoza Beporter, moved TO adopt
the resolution.
Bull thought il had best wait until the dele
gates had been instructed to president. Be
sides Gov Cullom had done more for this county
and our canal than any other governor, and II
would be unfair and ungrsteful TO Instruct the
delegates against him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
Miscellaneous Relics.

On the strength Of the - to "a vote, Sumner
went out Immediately and got ) cent shave.
As scientist, Col. Hit says the convention
clearly demonstrated to him the truth OF the
Darwinian development theory.
The Lockport Phoeuir says the latest style OF
blowing ones own horn comes from the Morris
Herdid and Ottawa Republican, and concludes
"The world has had its Golden, Silver, Brazen
and Iron ages, and now begins the new era, the
age of Cheek"
Mats excitement was intense. He'd whitfield
up half Il gross of pencils before noon: and when
last seen that night he was whiting the last
half Of his finger.
Cadet Taylor was on hand to see that the con
vention "held the Fort" 1t didn't
If a supervisor is cross between jackass and
Justice Of the peace, what was the average del
egate the other day;
Geo Beatty was Nv all odds the coolest man in
the house He'd lust had his hair clipped.
The latest Developments 'hat Nillium never
expected to get 10 congress. lie desires SIMPLY
to freeze Cameron out of the postoihce.
The Morris Herad tells us Hayes had 81 dele
gates Brother Fletcher evidently saw better
than double. It's no use, n furrncr must beware
Of artesian water-it always goes to the head.
As reformer, Postmaster Corbus ia great
admirer of "Order No. Las executed by John
Sherman.
The best joke Of the day Is the claim of the
Ottawa RepublicdR that the choice OF the con
vention at Ottawa on Tuesday for congress was
William Cullen, when, according to Fletcher,
of the Morris Herdld who was present and
sounded all the delegates, "Cullom,' as he
contemporary calls him, had but AZ OF the
1876 delegates that composed the convention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08

Postmaster Corbus tried to get up a little breeze
for Gen. hawley and made his usual protest
against the molten.
After considerable discussion the motion to
adopt was voted down by large majority. The
Fort mems backs were broken" SO to speak;
but the Cullom men finally agreed to eXpunge
from the records the whole business.
The committees to select delegates then re-.
ported the selection of the following: TO attend
the state convention: j. {. Corbus, Jos. Hart,
Franc. Bowen, A, Bruce, II. Gum, /. d. Brew
stcr, II. Angleman, II. Mayo, II. 4. Butler, +.
Baldwin, y. McIntire, +. f. Bull, j. c. Anes,
John W0dlcigh, 5. r. Lewis, IL. /: Taylor, To
attend congressional convention; DIR, ;. Wiley,
Walter Reeves, !. f. Van Dorcn, X. I. \. Aloer-
ty, A, Dean, Allen Stevens, J. u, tortens, a; n.
Kiove, II. :. Corwin, W. II. II. Iloldridge, Hen.
~ Bowen, c. J. Metzger w. L. Bowman, ;. L..
Bangs j. T.. Porter and A. ID, But,crield,
Postmaster Corbus then presented the follow
ing resolution:
We, the republicans Of La Sale county, in
convention assembled. recognizing the great abil-
ity and eminent services of that gallant soldier
and eminent patriot Gen. |. ;. Grant, Applause
and Kisses hereby instruct our delegates to the
state convention to vote as a unit IN support OF
an instruction To the delegates to the national
convention from this state in favor of Gen, |. ;.
Grant for president.
II was followed by great uproar OF applause
and Kisses. COrbus moved to adopt seconded 10y
Mr.. Bull. The chair put the question which in
point OF NOISE was Nolcd uoNh. Inc cn"iT nc'-
erlhcless declared the motion carried. Chas.
Metzger, Of Ottawa, called for division OF the
house, which was loudly applauded; but then
came motion to adjourn which was declared
carried without giving the anti Grant men an op-
portunity to vote. They at once set up a kick, ~
Mr.. Metzger being especially strong in his de
nuncatiOn of the fraud, and of the indignity to
the Germans Of the county in not having been
given single representative among the state
delegates.
And the meeting ended MS it began, in a beau
tiful row.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08

Some wiseacre has discovered that the so-callcd
fifty pound sack of Hour contains really but ~
lbs and 100 pound sack but 9Sibs., and inquiries
of one of our luminous local dailics If this isn't
Cheating" The editor, who is supposed to
know everything, thinks it ia, but suggests, in
extenuaton, that il seems to be the universal
custom and to compel the miller to give full
weight would have no other effect than to pre-
vent unprincipled dealers from deductng an oc.
casional couple swi pound extra" whatever that
may mean. Suppose the intelligent editor had
said statutory barrel of -four consists Of 1876
lbs, that so-called 100 h. sack is Intended for
half barrel and Sob sack quarter barrel,
wouldn't he have come nearer to solution Of
the conundrum?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
1852. 1850.
DR.. ]. D. HARRIS,
REAL. ESTATE,
INSURANCE,
Steamship Agent,
NOTARY PUBLIC.

Iowa .nuds. at from So 10 : O per acre
Iowa Farms. at from = - 10 y . per acre, on
ten years time, per cent Interest
NebraslSa Lands. at from $3.50 t. $500
per acre.
Kansas Lands, At from ss:S to 81 per acre, ana
FARMS in Nebraska and Kansas AZ from + 10 Us per acre
Texas Lands, near In market, at from - TO - -
per acre Western Texas Lands at SOC per acre
Illinois Farms, ut from = . to 500 per acre
City Lots, nj frsm s 100 10 $500.
Dwellings, at from 800 10 $4,000.
Businee- Property at lowest rates.
~ Remember that the hard times" rapidly passing
away business general II improving real estate has al
yanced materially in the larger cities and Is certain To al
here Buy While prices ar. at bottom ngures
Insurance written ri current rates In the berry best
companies American fOrcignhrc life accident or ma
rne There better companies In this or any other
country than those represented by me.
Ocean Steam-hip Tickets nj lowest rates and
by the best lines
Maps, papers and Information free. feb2l
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08

rich hay color l65s hands high weighs iSO r With good
hone muscle good style and action and u excellent
disposition. lie took two rst premiums at the Livingston
County Agricultural meeting held at Pontiac.
Young ITON sired by BeniCia Boy. the cham
Of England. aud winner OF the silver al lrOv
Dec 9Th 1865 topen all England he by the celebrated
stapeton, who proved successful competitor Al sew
agricultural meetings. took the first prize At the Royal
Agricultural Show. held n Bristol. YOUNG BRITON'-
dam sired Nv that renowned hOrs" Samson who obtain
premiums At the Glastonbury and Bath agricultural
meetings he by Old samson he bY Farmer Glory her dam
sired by Old Br0n. Of the best horses that
Travelled tile west Of England.
TERMs-saJ Insure I've paid the first of March ISL
unless satisfactory evidence produced that the mare not
with f,s Any parting Nth a q moving her
will forfeit the amount 81 hi insurance Care Will be-
taken accidents but vii not BE- rep n-ihe Tor
any that occur JAMES FpLLETI
Deer Park. May = ls-n3w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08

William Walters, of Peru, attempted suicide
by shooting himself on last Saturday. Whether
he succeeded or not is yet to be determined.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
THE new M0lV:,

II runs lighter 10 the team, does better Work, am
any boy can handle it with ease. Inc nnpr'
cedSnted success and rapidly increasing demand for tn
DoubeStce Arch and steel Beam the hest evidence ina
II is all claim for IT, and that II n lar superior 10 an
lhfh SnlkN In e NlatrnCe
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
YOUNG BRITON

VIII be kept for mares the ensuing
season r. fOhOvs: Monday 10 Thur
day evening of each week nj the stable
of the undersigned In the town uf Deer
Park. Fridays and Saturdays at MIR.
MGody's Fcad Yard In Ottawa.
YOCNG BRITON Is n pure bred
English DTaft Horse. wls imported
of Pontiac. and purchased NJ him by
the undersigned II seven years old. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08

Nothing is more charming to the eye than
clean white linen of the tendercst hue. Ameri-
can Ball. Blue impars it, Ask your grocer. my
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
NO BOOM I'M PRICES AT
FORBES & BEHRING'S.

never before have been in good condition to offer
uishes Glass PANT and Whiewash Brushes, and
u, than at this season, because bought all these
feeling in New York, when we were buying there
these goods inevitable, and IN consequence
'rr Leads Coors, Olls etc. and more to be delivered
dvSe all that in need of anything in our line to
est No man can undersel us in pure goods. Inferior
Forbes IaEHRING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08

We call attention to the fact that we
inducements in Paints, Colors, Oils, y
everything belonging To the paint I
goods before any advance on them. I
last fall, satisfied us that an advance !
filled our large cellars with Strcri,
as soon as we can make room. So wo
give us a call, as our prices are the 10,
goods we will not handle.
Ottawa April Sd 1850 3mus
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-05-08
Planning Mill, Sash, Door and B|Inl
Machinery for Sale.

The following wuod. work. ing machinery mostly and
all frsrlas ORDERS offered for sale at much less than
It's real value:
Plancr 2G-inch bed, dresses from y to inches thick.
Watcher, with , sets of heads
Moulding machine, with large assOrtn rnt Ul knives
ltccutng
| MurtlAing machine.
TcnOn machine
Blind style boring ma, hinr, aud
| Blind Stat tehOn machine
Shapcr.l scroll saw, lathe and ChisVls.
| Dado. sand pa cring machine.
Gr.eulec door clamp biudsaplng machine, cutting
and rip tables arhOrs pueys shafug betting DC
Apply shop Hydraulic Basin OttaNa La Sale
county III. tmayS-lmOj GEORGE JEKNilD
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04
PRACTICAL QUESTIONS.
4 French Journals Illustration Oi
thc hauiIGe Character.

fhtlS IlEOtth
L. /, u.urd rial Ia the United State I.
wi;He-s IS giving his testimony as 10 ;hc
aoUr o. tin, ARRIVAL aud departure o. the
stramers on which tue criminal is believed
10 heya travuled:
"Your hcrcr." asks one of the Jurors,
II desire 10 ask ths witness sima qu-s-
tons"
Very well,' says the juagp, proceed
sir"
"At what time did you say tho boat loft
Chicago for Milwankeef'
"At o'clock in the evening
Sharp? Remcinber you are upon yonr
outh nov :"
SHARP
And soa have supper on board -
Yes, sir
rs it-by vir'la of the oath you have
just iakeu--s good square meal?'
''Wrll, it is pretty fair, AS meals CO."
No evRisve answer, sir. Your honor,
| dc-ire that the witness be instructed to
rePly 10 my question in a positive and
straigh forwrrd manner"
"Bnt, say the Court. "waile l have
every a-aire 70 al! ia elc,ting the truth, 1
do upt precisely see what bearing toe
question You have asked has
II, * vrry Important tnat should a.
certain the truth on this suhjeci, youl
honor says rhe juror.
'Wly?'
"6eo4iso rm going to Chicago myself
next week, aud 1 think Of taking returl
ticket 10y lake"
o., the spirit practical of those Amer
icaus.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04
The Evil Eye.

lNluOu fNSMHs
A curious story is told of the late NJ.
Oifenbach. 1t is said that very large
number of persons believed he had the
evil eye the terrible Jettattura OF the
South OF Italy. The well-known poet and
critic, Theodore de Banyille, whom an
admirer in the Nineteenth Century
recently styled the ''iliustrious de Ban
ville," is said to have always carefully
avoided mentioning the name of NJ. Often
bach in any of his articles for fear Of evil
consequences. The story may not be true,
but the mere fact that it is told ID curl
ous example of the power OF this strange
superstition. In all Southern countries,
and in all countries where Southern blood
is strong, some measure OF belief III the
evil eye is always to be found, and
it has been made the subject of all
manner of stories aud romances. But it
certainly docs seem as if NJ. 0ffenbaoh
was the last person likely to possess the
fatal quality of evil eye. 1t would indeed
be an odd freak of fate to couple with such
gifts of amusements Us NJ. OifenbacL
possessed the awful power of Jettdttara
1t is not easy to imagine the author Of
'Ls Balle Helene" casting a very balefu
influence upon any thing except classic
story, or the composer of the music oi
"MAdame Favsrt" having the disagreeablt
gifts of the hero of one of Theophilt
Gautier'a most unpleasant tales.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04
INFaru4rKD wirH a onILD.
An Ancient ikeiu's Remarkable
Devotion 10 IL Little Siri-Insts.sIeJ
i'm II Palace and W0rsbiped ~ B
Gueen.

About the gear 171o an italian lady
named Faguiani vent to Lopoon with
good introduction and WAS received in the
first society. She was greatly admired by
the wits and men of fashion aud after
time went back TO her own country. Iu
due course of time she paid other visits,
but by and by it became a subjtct of
remark that her little gir, wAo bore the
pet name of "Mit -niu,' and not her
mamma was the oujeol Of devotion of
two celebrated men about town, the Duke
of Q1eensberry, "Od O." aud Mr.
George Selwyn. The proceedings of the
latter became, ia COURSE OF time, 80 extra
VACANT and even ridiculous as tu excits
the concern of his rational friends.
lie adored this creature; he wished
to adopt 10 buy her at n
great price; he was 'sretched, almost to
the verge OF melancholy madnnss, in her
absence, making vain appeals and taking
every one into his confidence. All affected
10 sympathize an1-laughed az nim. He
was, however, fortunate enough TO secure,
as his agent, one of the liveliest, wlttlest,
and, perhaps, tn0st disrepntsbie of the
! tres cierymen who then chung loose upon
socieiy"-Parsnn Warner, rollicking,
hnisterous person, at tho service of any
| gentleman of condition. This worthy
| agent was dispatched to Paris, 10 try and
arrange matters. and, no doubt, to tempt
the Fsgnisns win more handsome oHors.
| They began 10 wavar. Mme. Eagniai
had now another child, which made the
affair easier, The delighted Salwyn could
not retain himself any longer, and rushed
over 10 Paris, really hoping to con-
clude matters. But after tantalizing hopes
Al H.. H.. ,l...t
| he was as far of IN ever from the accom-
plisnment of his hopes. The parents would
not consent. MIR. Selwyn renamed lin
gering in Paris, his woes and his mournful
fate attracting the attention of even the
French. His Eagiish friends, Kept in.
formed of all tine stages of the uifa air,
Affected to be indignant. The miserable
man WAS wasting away-had lost bis appe-
tite; and the we'll known English physician
at Paris, DIR. Genu, assured him that, If he
gave way any further to this infdtuetion,
his reason would go. The family, dread
ing some outrageous step, at last thought
it better 10 come to terms. Within few
days strange to relate, all was happily
settled, and IN fortnight this wonderful
child was carried off in triumph to
Matson, her floating admirers place in
England. There she was installed as
queen of the place, under caro- OF Miss
Selwyn. Every whim of hers WAS graft
fed. She was taken to runbridge, where
she was exhibited in coqnettish Spanish
hat and lace. The rollicking Warner was
often bidden there aad delighted his
patron by his devotion to the little thing
In every letter was "A postscript addressed
to his little queen" and sighed "Your
Snail" There she remained until govt
and dropsy and old age began to overiake
Mr.. Selwyn, who died 10 the year 1901
Miemie inherited E33, 900.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04

one taking up tue book can sea at
glance just what is to be hed In
the different departments, just how it
looks and just what it will cost. Children's
toys-an endless array-occupy one
division silverware another: glass and
china third Christmas stationery "a
fourth, aud 80 on through SO quarto
pages. The book is really readable and
interesting one, even to those unhappy
few who have none looking to them for
presents. The illustrations, of which there
are hundreds, are capitally executed the
descriptions are vivid and lucidly written
and the price of each article is quoted for
the henetit Of intending purchasers. How
the Enrichs Can afford to get up such d
book and sell IL Tor Il cents seems incom-
prehensible; but they promise To send it
for that price 10 any address By mail
Your readers might do worse than to
accept the offer. RosALIND MAY.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04
HENRY BLRFER FOUND.
The Mystery OF His Disappearance
Partially solved

The fate of Henry Bleyer, the old
German basket maker, WAS made know IA
Sunday by the discovery of his body,
much dscomposed and mutilated by fish,
floating in the Brandywine at the foot Of
Thirteenth street. 1t was discovered by
two young men, named Irwin ani Farrell,
who were out looking for missing boat.
The body was examined bv DR.. 0gl=,
but no evidences of foul play discovered.
few pennies and pass book were found
in The pockets
Mr.. Bleyer, was in his list year, Il
German by birth, and had lived on the
same spot, where the house No. 3l9 West
Front street now stands, ever since he
came to this country, a boy of eight, G3
years ago. He had for many years past
been active in Democratic ward poiucs ;
had been member of Council and Of the
Board of Health; was one of the oldest
memcers (in duration of membership OF
the Reliance Fire Company and, wneu
the present system of engineers was intro
duced in our fire department, he was the
irst OF The First Assistant Engineers
electad. He leaves II wife, 'sho Is 10 years
old, aud who is nearly broken down ty
the anguish of mind she has suffered ever
her husbands strange disappearance and
the two weeks OF uncertainty AS to his fate.
The Old couple lived alone, their two chill
dreu having died when very young.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04

The Great CDnucti of Delaware
Election 0f Officers and Appoint

meat "' 'hie's' ..A
AT tue afternoon session OF The Great
ConnGi, Ct Improved Order OF Red Men
ot Dsiawhre' 4huF5uay, the following
officers were elected 10 serve the ensuing
year
Great iroph"t-Joseph Pyle, of Keoknk
Tribe, 40 3.
Great s@chem-Joseph II. Bond, OF
Lenape Ilibe, No. o.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04

From tile Standard.
A great change has taken place of late
years with regard to the estimation in
which badness is held. Fifty years ago
it was viewed as a serious iphiction, mis-
fortune to be concealed by a whig or
velvet skull cap. In some cases, no doubt,
the wig was intended to deceive, and to
give Juvenile appearance 20 its wear or.
In the majority of cases, however, the
covering was so plainly artificial that it was
clearly adopted mot from a motive Of
vanity, but simply to hide an unpleasant
object from tho eyes of the word. OF
late years, however, partly, it would
appear, from the habit of wearing beards
having come into fashion, badness is far
more common than it used to be. II may
be that nature furnishes to each humsn
being sufliciency of what may be called
hair ointment to support an average guam
tity of hair, and that when men allow their
boards to grow they do so 10 the detriment
Of tho natural covering of the
scalp. Certain it Is that a
large proportion of men with
boards hr9in to grow bald Al an abuor-
mAl!y early age. Hitherto, however, they
have when questioned, been willing to
allow that they regard q the lack OF hair
as dra%bAGk to tnelr personal appear
aIce. They will now be Inclined TO take
higher ground, for the British Medical
J0uThdi tells US that in lecture on bald
ness Prof Fournier says: There is moth
ing ridiculous or malformed about it, and
it corfers upon tho physloguomy an ex-
preston of wisdom, experience and vener-
ability. 1t adopts itself more marvel
ously to certain heads which would be de-
formed by wig, and is the severe beauty
represented iu sculpture by the classic
heud Of Eichylus This is consolation
indeed, Heneefocth let uan hoE before
the severely heautiiul; let there be an end
Of the use of unReuts, aud oils, add lot
depiiatories take their place upon the toilet
table. Let the thoughtiesi aud gildy
keep the hair ON their heads, but let all
who value the possession of the severe
beauty of .E43hylus get their heads rs
bald as billiard ball without an instant's
delay
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-11-04
DEL4W4RE D0Ts AND DISHES.

Tho Dtld1arean publishes supple
ment containing transcript OF the
accounts of the collector, of South Muir
derkill hundred for the years 1872, 1873
and 1876. This, it explains, Is done to
refute statement il the Sentinel, alleging
u deficiency in the reports of county
officials of over SS3,GO0. The supplement
says that the Sentinel, contrary to general
custom, refused to allow auy papers to go
out of the Office until Richard Harrington
had reconuoitered aud discovered that the
DeldmE9ean had gone to press.
Abbott & Co, of Milford, launched a
9j-ton vessel, the GeOfge 1NLlhe, Thurs
DAY afternoon. She is owned uy Fred.
=rlea parties and will lie commanded by
Captain John ponllinsou,
Laura y ln-year old daughter OF George
Abbott OF South Milford, is i'll with smal-
pox, and vaccination has grown popular in
that town.
A somuGmbulistic boy created great
excitement and mirth on Sunday night
last IN the Concord NJ l.. Church by per
ambulatiag the sisIes during prayer All
last he came In contact with hot stove
and suddenly wuke up. - GtOrgetClrR IN
quirtr, Oct. 30.
We have to report the market for voters
much stronger than 1t was two years ago.
The demand is more active aud prices
have materially advanced. Some pur-
chases have already been made. Au arti-
Gle thar may he depended upon to do all
the service re quirsd Of it can be had fo1
Si5. Some holders are anxious to sell fol
50, but there's TOO many chances fog slipt
'twixt now and Tuesday and buyers are
rather chary of this GLASS. - Gt0rgetDna
Igguiyer