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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
A WORD TO DEMOCRATS.

The republicans have now made their
nominations. The gentlemen they have
presented are well known to the demo-
Gratis throughout the county and it Is to be
hoped they will take advantage of this
knowledge in selecting the democratic
candidates. In the nomination Of its ticket
the democratic convention soon to be held
should be governed by the one considera.
ton-sUUcEss. To this end not only the
character and qualifications of candida ties,
but their availability, should be carefully
considered. The people pay liberal price
for the service to be rendered by the re-
spective officers, and will, when they come
to vote, select the men who are in all par
ticulars best qualified to serve them. 1t
should be remembered that men are natur-
ally selfish and that the most presump.
tuous as rule are the least worthy. Gen
orally the latter rely more on the manipu-
lation of caucuses for success than on their
merits. The consciousness of weakness
In the latter regard impels them to have
recourse to the former To elect such
men, however, is always heavy strain
upon the party, and their nomination of.
toner results in defeat, while success with
other men IN their place would have beer
certain. The damage of such men to a
ticket is much greater than their influence
would be against 1t if left off and offended.
In word, it will be the fault Of the demo-
cratic convention alone if it fails to select
o ticket every man upon which is not
elected in November
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.

The New York Democratic state conven.
ton met at Syracuse on Thursday and or
gained at noon by the election of Rufus
W. Peckham as temporary chairman. The
roll of delegates was then called, when 1t
appeared that four sets of delegates were
present from New York city: the Tam
many Hall delegates, headed by John
Kelly; the antl.Kelly Tammany Hall del.
egates; the Irving Hall delegates, and the
delegates of the county democracy. To
avoid q quarrel in open convention over
these contestants, resolution was adopted
to appoint committee on credentials Of
one from each congressional district, to be
named by the delegates from such district,
and to refer all contests to this committee
without debate; and to give this commit.
tee chance to do its work, the convention
adjourned TO 10 o'clock Friday. In the
evening it was understood that the CON-
mittee had about agreed to give the county
democracy 36 votes, Tammany "a and lr.
wing Hall 10 IN the convention, and that
the factions would be satisfied with this.
On the re-assembling Of the convention
yesterday morning the committee on ere.
dentials reported to the above effect, and
the report was unanimously adopted, up
on which all the delegations from New
York City expressed themselves satisfied
and filed into the hall and took seats in
the convention.
The committee on permanent organize
ton then reported IN favor of L. B. Faux
ner as permanent chairman, who was &C
cordingly elected.
Then the platform committee reported
but after it was read John Kelly moved il
be referred back to the committee for the
insertion of a plank condemning the enor
nous grants of public lands to private cor
porations. Adopted.
The convention then proceeded to the
nomination of a candidate for governor
the first ballot resulting as follows: Slo
cum, 9S; Cleveland, 66; Flower, 81; Mel
son, 26; Corning, 80; Belmont 10; Camp
bell, 81; Hutchins, 10. Total, 1884. Neces
sary to choice, 1893. No choice.
The convention was still balloting latt
last evening, but quietly and in the bes
humor.
The gratifying thing about 1t Is, that By
the arrangement in regard to the variou:
divisions Of the democracy of New Yori
City, all dlsssensions in the party ar,
healed, and whoever is nominated, will fol
the first time in several years receive tn,
united and cordial support Of the whole
democracy Of New York. thus insurinl
success, for fully united, the democracy o
New York have never been defeated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
Some Indiyfdualities.

GRouT.-Miss Circuit, Of New Orleans, La,
is the guest Of Mrs G. V. Hull.
fPEBU.-Miss Wheeler, the Peru artist, has
returned home from her summer sketching
tour.
PHIPPs.-Mrs. Judge Runyon, OF Plainfeld,
N. j., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Phipps,
west side.
PoRTER..-J. Z. Porter takes in the State
Fair next week, showing his hay imple-
ments, &c.
sHULER.-Mrs. II. A. Shuler, who hes been
seriously i'll during the past few weeks with
malaria, is recovering slowly.
LENzEN.-Prof. Lenzen OF Peru, very
tasty player, has been playing first violin with
Wlllis's for the past few weeks.
HoxIE.-C. w. Hoxie leaves on Monday
for two weeks trip out west. He will take
in Iowa, Nebraska and probably Kansas.
SMURR.--There is visiting at DIR Smurr's,
this city, the father of that gentleman, J. P.
smurr, and sister, Mrs. Blocher, OF Ohio.
NAsH.-Miss Florence Nash has gone 20
Washington, where she enters upon years
course in Mrs. somers Young Ladies Aca.
deny.
McD.-N. McDougall, for some time a
clerk with Mr.. Gehrng, of this city, has pur-
chased half interest in the drug store Of b.
A. Hattenhauer, at Streator.
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American makers to establish agencies in
other German cities.
THE STATE FAIR.

The State FAIR, to be held at Peoria next
week, promises to be the greatest agricul-
tural fair ever held IN Illinois, provided
the weather does not interfere with the at.
tendance. The management announce
that the enquiries for space for exhibitors
exceeds that Of all previous years AT the
same time prior to the opening of the far
and the entries rs unprecedented. The
largest herd of Hereford cattle ever brought
together has been entered for exhibition.
This herd contains more animals than We're
contained IN the entire show of cattle at
the last State Fair. In addition 10 1t the
finest herds of other breeds In the country,
including recent importations, have been
entered in such large numbers that an ex.
original number, has been provided to
make room for the stock already entered,
All the departments are overlooking with
exhibits equally with the stock depart
ment, and the visitor who goes to see big
display will be gratitied with an exhibition
surprising any previous one IN both mag.
nitude and value.
The preparations for accommodating an
immense crowd of expected exhibitors and
visitors were made early, and are consid.
cred ample. The railroads have made ev.
cry needtul preparation to transport as
many people as shall apply however great
the rush may be. On our own county
roads leading to Peoria greatly reduced
rates have been made for both passengers
and freight Every possible accommoda-
ton for the entertainment OF visitors Gu
ring their stay has been made, and the
sights calculated to draw big crowd are
already secured.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.

The republicans of New York held q
state convention at Saratoga on Wednes.
day, the proceedings of which were looked
forward to with great interest. Nominally
tho contest was between Cornell, the pres.
ent governor, and Judge Folger, of Arthur's
cabinet, for the republican nomination for
governor of New York; but in reality the
question before the convention was whether
the bossshIp of the republican party OF
New York should be restored to Conkling
and the stalwarts, or transferred to Cornell
and the halfbreeds. In the contest OF
ConklIng and Plat for reelection to the
U. 8. senate after their resignation yeaI
ago last spring on account OF their quarrel
with Garfield over the appointment Of
Judge Robertson to the New York col
lectorshlp, Conkling met signal and
humiliating defeat, and was to all appe ar
ances shelved forever as party boss. The
defeat of Conkling then was clearly the re
ault of executive interference from Wash
ington, and smarting under the blow, it Ii
not strange that Conkling, now that the
feeling of the federal executive towards
HIM was reversed, should invoke the ait
of the same power to be avenged of his
enemies. Arthur showed in the bushes!
the one good quality that redeemed Gran
from 30 many of his faults, that he wa.
true to his friends, He not only CAV,
Conkling all the advantage In the nigh
derivable from full control of the govern
ment appointments, but he dismembered
his own cabinet by giving him Judge
Folger, his secretary Of the treasury, L
stand as leader of the stalwart hosts. Their,
was no resisting such combination. AL
though at the primary elections through
out the state it was clear that Judge Fol
ger and the administration had beef
beaten two TO one, when the convention
got together and came to voting, it wa
amazing 10 see what shoals Of half breed
dew the track Even Robertson himself
over whom Conkling irsugurated the Lga
that ended In the dssth Of Garfield, de
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

YELLOW FEvEB.-One reason why vel.
low fever shows no abatement IN Browns
vile may be that the city, by reason of the
food in the Rio Grande, is mostly from
half foot to three feet under water. The
latest bulletin there reports IA new cases
and no death. At Pensacola, on the 21st,
there were CO new cases and deaths. The
total cases to the 21s, at Brownsville were
I'll, deaths o. and at Pensacola 344,
deaths Al. The fever extends up the river
above Matamoras on the Mexican side to
Reynosa, Comargo and Mier, but only to
Point Isabel en- the Texas side.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Now then the responsible editor" of the
Ottawa Republican seems to have turned his
ponderous intellect to the solution of ques'
sions adapted to its powers. The peculiar
,ty of the Dutchman's flea, he tells US, Is
that 1t is always hopping and difficult TO
catch" Which seems 10 confirm the OBJ,
Sc rvation of Sir Joseph Banks, made some
years ago, that
"Fless Amt HOLSTERS, d.--n their souls
else they would be more like the afore-
said responsible editor, who, in spite of his
agility as an srtful dodger, is not at all
difficult to catch.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Work on the ouly remaining gap il tn
double track between Ottawa and Chicago or
the Rock Island road-tha. between Bremen
aud Blue Island is now progressing rapidly
and then, says tie company, the people Ct Il
Sale county sha', have tir train Of the road
AS before stated the Peru accommodation
will be made fast train, making the ran
from Ottawa to Chicago in less than three
hours, making no stops east Of Joliet except
for railroad CROSSINGS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Daniel Evans, Esq, of Lasalle, we are
requested to state, will be candidate
before the democratic convention next
Tuesday for nomination as candidate for
Probate Judge. OF course Mr.. Evans is so
we'll known by all the voters OF the county
as to need no certificate from US as to his
qualifications for the office, being one of
the ablest lawyers IN the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

The recent great republican victory in
Maine" loses most of its bottom on close
examination of the figures. In spite Of the
hard fight made by the republicans and
the liberal aid from the Jay Hubbell fund,
the republican vote falls over a thousand
short Of the vote last year The truth is
apparent that the republicans owe their
triumph solely to the disgust Of thousands
of democrats with the greenback comb.
nation and the neglect of the Chase green.
hackers to vote at all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

The SUPERVISORS of Kane county have
fixed the salary OF their county judge (who
is also probate judge at the moderate fig.
ure of $500, giving the sheriff $4,000
and the clerk $4,000 Kendall county
thinks 81 200 enough for a county judge,
while Ford county, with larger popula.
ton than Kendall, must regard judges as
cheap rubbish anyhow, having fixed the
salary OF the county judge at 800 year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

10. o. F.-The Sovereign Grand Lodge
now in session at Baltimore, Md, has
elected Eri ]. Leech, Keokuk, Iowa, Grand
Sire; H. Carey, Maryland, Deputy do
Theo. A. Ross, Baltimore, Md, Grand
Sec. Joshua Van Zandt, Baltimore, Grand
Treas.
The reports of officers show rapid In
crease in membership with total OF near
ly 100000. Much important business is
forshadowed and the session bids fair to be
very harmonious and interesting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

1t is understood that the numerous
friends OF Charles ]. Skinner, of South
Ottawa, will present his name to the Dem
ocratic County Convention next week and
urge his nomination for county clerk. No
one can question Charley's competency for
the position; or that he Is personally pop
ular and has all tho elements to make a
strong candidate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

wea authorized to announce that b. G. BARRETT,
Of Earl will be a candidate before the Democratic
County Convention tor Nomination as candidate for
the office OF Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce that ARTHUR I.
BARTELS will be candidate for the office Of Clerk OF
the Probate Court. subject TO the decision Of the Ii
Sale County Democratic Convention.
We are authorized 10 announce the name Of CHAs.
l. HOFFMAN, of the town OF Eagle, as candidate for
nomination by the Democratic County Convention for
the Office of Clerk OF the County Probate Court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

piece goods for merchant tailoring IA now
graces the counters OF Fiske \ Bcem's store
This is no hap.haMrd statement written for
the sake OF saying something, but Il .fdci, Mr..
Flske gave much time and close attention
to It's selection and the result is the store is
filled with the linost grades Of German,
French, English, Scotch and Irish importa.
lions, as well as the very best grades Of do.
mcs,ic fabrics. There are upon their tables
from 1900 to 1900 pieces, embracing all that
fancy and fastidousness could desire Some
new and choice sultings that can bc made up
for from SIS to $50, equal to what previously
sold for $40 and Si5, The laborer, rsquirl0g
solidity combined with che0pncss, has n bet
ter chance now for Il selection than any pre-
ylous season. AS well as business or pro
fessional man who requires finer grade,
One department deserves especial mention
A finer stock Of oyercoatings cannot be found
in the United States. There are probably q
dozen pieces alone imported 10y that well
known house Van lngcu * Co, that are a
surprise TO all who examine them. In tex
ture they resemble silk, So Guc 4, ihe wool
Their equal has never SclDrg been brought
west by any house Ia the state. Every gen.
tlcman wanting az oyercoat should call and
examine these goods Besides these there is
4 complete line Of cheaper grades, suitable
for all classes, at all prices
The other departments or the store, ready
made clothing, hat, and caps, gents, furnish
ing goods, trunks, &c, is fully equal 20 that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Notwithstanding last springs frosts and
the mo fruit predictions, Burke Bros. have
a fine variety Of all the desirable fruits of the
season suitable for canning and preserving
purposes, such as apples, ounces, pears,
peaches, grapes, and California fruits, &c
Every household in this vicinity should pro.
vide themselves for the winter from Burke.
stock Leave your orders, or send by teie
phone, and they will b. promptly filled with
the best TO be had.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

The famous Chrstiancy divorce case at
Washington, as long.winded as the star.
route trial and twice as nasty, terminated
abruptly on Wednesday by the parties get.
ting together and agreeing on decree
granting divorce to the venerable ex,,
senator and ex.mlnister to Peru on the
ground of desertlon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Relatives to the number Of % or more
surprised Mrs. B. B. Griffith, of South OF
tawa, on Saturday last, by gathering there
in sort OF reunion, the occasion being
that lady's 59th birthday Among the
number was Mrs. George Clark, niece OF
Mr.. Griffith, and her family, of California
OF course they had pleasant time, Din.
ner and supper were served to the entire
comnany
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
ReW Adrgrtisements.
LORENZO LELAND, Jr.,

Attorney at Lar.
FINAL SEIrIFiNIF FL T.-EsTATE OF
given TO ali persons Interested In said estate that the
Undersigned, Administrator with will annexed OF the
estate Of said Daniel S. Eberso deceased VIII appear
before the County Court OF the county Of La sale and
state of Illinois, nj the County Court Room, In ottawa,
In said county Monday the 10TH Gay OF Octohcr A.
% lls2 for the purpose Of rendering account of his
proceedings in The administration Of said estate for the
lnal settlement, 49,
LORENZO LELAND, JR.,
ATTEST: z. W. SToCKsLEGER, Administrator, &c,
CLERK County Court. La sale Co., III. sep2J-3w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

CHICAGO MARKET--On Change yester.
day wheat was quiet at sl01 for cash No
. spring, SIC for No. 3, and Gao for rejected
No. 2corn sold for 6415@G7c cash; Oats
at 80 a 33c cash; rye so cts; barley "a.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
company.

Sam Dreifuss's team ran away yesterday
afternoon, drawing the forward wheels OF
a wagon. In their course they crossed the
Illinois river bridge, carefully avoiding
several other teams and large hole in
the bridge, without damage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

There were irosts on Wednesday and
Thursday nights in Northern Illinois and
Iowa, and IN Wisconsin aad Minnesota
but thus far no serious damage has been
done TO the corn crop, though large por-
ton of the northwestern corn region is no.
without anxiety.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

1t seems we were in error in stating that
it was Jos. Hart, the republican nominee
for senator in this district, who moved the
resolution in the republican state conven-
ton in favor of a constitutional prohibitory
amendment. 1t was another gentleman Of
the same name living in Logan county,
and now the candidate of the prohibition.
lists tor the legislature in that district
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

"The victory" however, cries halt'
breed organ IN Its disappointment and
chagrin, will prove barren one. Folge'
has been nominated, but not elected" The
feeling between the half.breeds and stall
warts in New York-always bitter-has
been tentold intensified by the shameless
corruption by which this triumph has
been won. Will the halfbreeds submit
to be thus sold out and swlndled9 The
percentage of tho republican vote which
Folger can afford TO lose is very small,
and it certainly seems impossible that the
whole party can be brought to support
such nomination.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
In recent communication from limited

In recent communication from United
States Vice-Consul VIM. Hummel, at
Munich, the surprising fact is noted that
. large proportion of the five millions OF
beer glasses used annually a Berlin are
imported from America. Ar. Hun NIL
thinks that II would be q good plan for
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

The Industrial Exposition at the city Of
Sydney, IN New South Wales, came to o
sudden and disastrous end yesterday 10y
the destruction of the building and all Its
contents by fire.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

The western part of Nebraska Is now
being devastated by prairie fires. Unless
rain brings immediate relief immense
losses of grass and hay Will be sustained.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Agent Hall reports that one day last week
the Rock Island road at this station sold over
500 worth of passenger tickets and took in
5000 for freight, an aggregate Of over $500
for one day alone. The daily average for
tickets alone is from $500 to 500
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Should you be sufferer from. dyspepsia,
indigestion, malaria or weakness, you can be
cured by Browns Iron Bitters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
Personal! To Men Only!

THE VOLTAIC BELT CO., Marshall, Mich: Will send
DIR. Dyes celebrated ELECTRO oi ii &c
Bolts and Electric A Appliances on trial ior
thirty days young ODD who are ailcted Win
Nervous Debility Lost Vitality and Manhood; and KIN
dred troubles guaranteeing speedy and complete resio
ration OF health and many vigor Address as above
BNo risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is allowed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Four persons were killed and 10 badly
injured by collision OF two railroad
trains in the 10Th street tunnel in New
York city yesterday morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

The congressional convention Of the
Greenbaek Labor party in this city On
Wednesday, the proceedings Of which ap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
Hlrrfrn.
ANNOLNCENIENTs.

wednesday. Sent %, az the Methodist nGrsnu7gc in
this city By Rev r. e. Arnold, Nj. FRANK y. LOGAN
and Miss MINNIE l.. II LIE, all OF Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

Never he ore ia tLs history q the Ottawa
N ,rchanil trade III, there been bTougns 70
this city 90 fine and elaborate q stock Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23
Democratic State Ticket.

For State Treasurer,
ALFRED ORENDORFF,
of sangamon County.
For State Superintendent OF Public Instruction
HENRY RAAB,
of st. Clair County.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-23

serted his faction and went over to the
stslwartsl The outcome was, when the
convention came to ballot for governor,
that Conkling and the administration tri.
umphed BY the following votes:
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-03-04
A Valuable Garment.

The Reese River Reveille tells of a
Mrs. Anna Harvey, who came to Aus
tin several months ago, has been run
ming a saloon in that place, and at
tempted to skip the town without
seeing her creditors. Gus Bauer
spoiled the game, however, by pounc-
ing unexpectedly upon the premises
with an officer, who captured some-
thing a sixteen-year-old daughter OF
Mrs. Harvey attempted to hide. This
something vas spread out upon a
table In the presence of the assembled
officers and others interested and
found to be nothing more or less than
a pair OF her drawers, made very heavy
with twenty dollar pieces quilted into
them. In the waist-band they were
placed double in a row, a single row
similarly encircling the bottom of
each leg. In another locality-below
the waist-band, and-well, thirteen
twenties were quilted in on each side,
in a sort of pad the size of ones hand,
both sides amounting To S720, making
a total of $4,000. The result was that
Mrs. Harvey, in attempting to dodge
the payment of 81, got mulcted in
the sum OF S72 so, and with her
daughter, struck out for pastures new.
Mrs. Harvey came from Tuscarora a
few months ago and was in Grants
vile, where she pleaded poverty and
restitution until the citizens got up a
collection and built her a house. This
she subsequently disposed of at a rattle
and then moved 10 Kingston.