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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

The American Astronomical society met
last evening to consider tbs probable
cause OF the pyrotechuiosl display which
hiss go frequently OF late welcomed the
rising and sa!ated the setting sun. 1t
vas reported that the phenomenon had
appeared or the Pacific COST, and thst il
had bssn seen nearly q month ago in
England, which would seem to indicate
soius great common cause, and also a
progressive movement westward Vari-
GUS theories were prapounjsd ana dis
eussvd by the savan.s, Professors Draper
ami Coalttey sttributing the illumination
to excessive moisture in the atmos phere,
whits Secretary 5ervias wGs inclined to
agrees with Professor Brooks in the
opinion thst the earth is passing
through cloud of meteorio duat.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06
CURRENT LITER8TURE.

In the third and November number of the
AMERICAN JOURNALIST, there is an article
upon the New York Herald, by Geo. Mills
giving wood cuts of James Gordon Bennett
ST. and Jr, Joseph Elliott and VIM. II.
Henry, and briefly tracing the advance of
that journal from 1885 to the present. A
Canadian journalist tells OF his own field and
gives Toronto literary and social precedence
in the Dominion. Morris Ross is Justly
severe upon the class of dramatic critic ism
given by most newspapers -...
An interview with Joseph b. McCullagh
gives that gentleman's uufavorable opinion
of press associations, for one reason that Its
effect on papers is most unfair to the best
paper, since it is like the eleyating of the
! plain, which but reduces the relative hight of
| the mountain peak He favors the extension
| of the special system to new associations Of
| leading papers. Chicago gossip by Charles
! b. Wright has some interesting items but too
much Of the western personal style about it.
\ There If a second paper on "old ruts in
| printing machinery" an article on baltimore
| journalism editorial and newspaper notes,
and an editorial directory corrected to No.
yember 18th. American Journalist Co., st,
| Louis, Mo
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

In the NoRTH AMERICAN REVIEW for De-
cember, Gail Hamilton unglogad assails
Thomas Carlyle, Indeed, to such an extent
does she "hit out from the shoulder " that
the tenderest sympathiser with JEANNE Welsh
will cry Hold enough
MIR. Hubbard, to whose business energy
the spread of the telephone is largely due.
points ont that the Government fought TO
reduce the Western Union to right reason
and proper proportions by creating cheap
effective rival. DR.. Richardson's "Causes Of
Felicity must be passed by. It is matter
of weather, atmosphere, food, employment,
strength and largely Of heredity, which latter
counsels caution in marriage. Professor
Laughlin attacks evils in the sub-treasury.
but is aware that his discussion is cayiare to
the multitude He consoles himself with its
importance.
Henry George considers Misrepresentation
as simply relative. Other methods should
be brought up, not production les
sened. Somehow, all would be made
right by the prevalence OF his theories on
land. General Franklin calls attention to the
state OF National Defense Its present
condition insures costly retribution. Profess
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

sor Waldo, apropos of the recent readjust-
it will be furnished regularly to consumers
like gas and water and another soulless mo-
nopoly will add to the cares of the city
fathers. Morality and Religion" an ire
concilable symposium, is finale,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

A New York paper reports tho finding
OF strange lnsriae monster 10 the North
river, which the soientists ar unable to
classify, tat which il described as nearly
all mouth and stomach. Can Il be--but
no, we have not heard Of tx Senator
Dorsey being up in that neighborhood
lately.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

Commenting upon the story Of Jersey
City youth who tried to drown his mother
because she would not furnish him with
money to buy liquor, the Salem Sunbeam
exclaims sand yet New Jersey has no
"whipping postr ....
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

There were 2,522 national banks in
operation on November lat, and 261 pew
batks have been organized DUNG the
year. The national banks hold as Sc
carity for their circulation 1852, S77, 800
United States honda. He recommends
that the internal revenue tax on theil
circulation (about 50 900, 900 per year) BE-
taken off and thst the circulation be per
mitted to be- increased to 80 per csnt o.
| the market value OF the secured bonds
Reference is made to the inoperstirn thu,
| far of the act prohibiting overcertifcatior
| of bank checks.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-12-06

The secretary thinks it adyisabl. mot
TO 80 far rsduos the revenues AZ 10 nre.
ysnt the application each yesr of ebout
s9o oeo, ouo TO the sinking fund. This
reservation leaves a surplus for the chr
reni hscsl ysar Of nearly $4o, 600, 900. So
the question still presses-what legisla
'ioD ID necessary to relieve the people OF
unnecessary taxes
After considering this question. the
secretary says: "0n the whole. then
this department does net recommend an
imme1iate revision of the tariff act. II
adheres, however, to its conviction. that
ultimately the just and expedisnt
alsthol of relisi from taxation, and of
limiting the revenues to the needs of an
economical government, must be- fonud In
reduction Of the duties on imports"
The other subjects considered are the
| quarantine OF neat cattle, the reyenu-
insrins,th lifr-ssviug service, light hons,
establishment, coast and geodstic survey
marine hospital service, national heard
Of health, steamboat inspection service
Government paper, immigration, a ststuI,
OF limitation, the Pacific railroads and
Alaska.
With regard to pauper immigration the
report says Were owners of vessels
subjected to q penalty, to be lien upon
the vessel, in sum large enough Il
detrsy the expense of care and deporta.
ton, it would go far to prevent thes,
violations of law.
The experience OF the department. tn,
report further says, strengthens the con
viction that there should be made by Law
a Limitation upon the time wherein claiml
against the Government may be pre-
scented.
The Importance of civil government
for Alaska is urged.
The number of immigrants arriving IL
this country during tine year ended june
both was SOB, 1922; during the preceding
year, 1859
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

On Monday night shortly before O'Clock
the night police discovered smoke issuing
from the basement OF the William Norris
building, occupied by Hoxie's crockery store,
and at once gave the alarm of fire" The
steamer was placed in position at the north.
east corner of the court house square in good
time, but the location OF the flames was such
that it was almost impossible to fight them.
A dense, sutfocating smoke filled the base
ment, rendering entrance by the hose men
impossible. The fire seemed to be near the
rear Of the building, among some packed
goods, boxes and straw, hut the joists and
floor above also appeared to be burning Wig
orously. The store doors were opened, but
the smoke here was nearly as bad as in the
basement. BY crawling the firemen reached
the center of the building and succeeded in
cutting several openings through the floor,
by means OF which the fire below was food
ed and in the course OF q few hours IL was
under control. Mr.. Hoxes loss was occa
stoned principally by water, the greater part
Of his finer goods having been broken by the
force OF the streams, although the smoke and
steam contributed no small amount to the
result. His loss is estimated at from 5000
to 5000. The damage to the building is
about $500. The stock was insured as fol.
lows: German Insurance Company, Of Buf-
falo, 81, 600; American Fire Insurance Com
pany, Philadelphia, $1,000; Fireman's Fund,
San Francisco, $1,000; WATERFOWL Insurance
Company, WATERFOWL, n. Y, $500; German
Insurance Company, Freeport, $500; and the
Guardian Insurance Company, OF London,
$1,000. The building is insured for $1,000 in
the PhGnix of Hartford, Royal of Liverpool,
and Imperial of London. The water from
the basement also penetrated the adjoining
cellars OF John lIoban and Clark Il Fyfe, do
ing some damage in each. A second alarm
was turned in at 2:30 to call out those OF the
department who had not responded to the
first call. The sdjusters for the several in
snrsnce companies were here yesterday and
4"'t'"f With Mr. Hoxie on basis OF 80 pcr
cent. or an aggregate Of S3 900.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

A very pleasant wedding took place at the
residence Of Mr.. John Heberlin, on the west
side, on Tuesday evening, when Mr.. HIS
daughter Carrie was married to A. G. Lsufler,
cothier, OF Naperville, H. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Stamm, after
which supper was served, and pleasant
evening was spent in social intercourse. o.
Wednesday evening the bride and groom
we're rendered a reception in Chicago by Mr..
Lauffer's friends, They will reside in Ma.
perville, whittier they are followed by the
good wishes of host OF friends here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

Der of the law firm Of Duncan s. OConor,
the firm now being Duncan, O'Conor q Wall.
The law business of Duncan & OConor has
for some years been one Of the most import
ant In this comfy, these gentlemen having
more cases on the Circuit Court docket than
any other firm in the county. The appear.
ance OF Mr.. Wall in the firm will add materi-
al siren 9Th TO an already strong firm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

The court house and jail building commit.
tee met on Wednesday and let the furniture
contracts: Stationery furniture, Truesdae
Mfg. Co., Peoria, 81, $50; as TO movable fur.
riture, no conclusion has yet been reached,
the matter having been postponed until
Wednesday next.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

Chas. Gossage, the well.known Chicago
merchant, died yesterday morning at his
home in that city. As his wife, daughter
of Geo. +. Walker, formerly of Ottawa, was
buried here some nine years ago, it has been
suggested that possibly he may be buried
here also.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

WIN. McGee, aged about 6S years, for the
past thirty years a resident Of Utica, died at
the county house yesterday, where he has
been for the past four months. He was well
known nv old settlers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

The Musical Association will meet at the
Baptist church on next Monday night fol-
work. As the Association proposes to give
concert early in February it's important tina
every member be present at these rehearsals
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

Miss Carrie Brandenburg and Joseph
Moore were married on Tuesday at the resi-
dencc of the brides father in Sercrs, There
was large company present and the party
was very pleasant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06
The Circuit Court.

The January term Of the circuit court viii
begin on Monday next, with Judge Stipp on
the bench. The trial calendar is very long
over 800 cases, and hard working term is
evpecfcd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

The compliments Of the season-colds,
coughs, catarrhs-may be effectively dealt
with by taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral. To
neglect prompt treatment for these ailments
is to risk consumption, which is said to cause
one sixth o. the mortality of all civilized
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06
Appellate Court,

A session of the Appellate Court was held
on Wednesday, and an adjournment taken to
10th inst. The work Of the term is nearly
finished.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

We are requested by Mr.. c. W. HoIle to
express his thanks TO the fremen and citi.
zens generally for the prompt and valuable
assistance rendered him on the night OF the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

For Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis and all at
fections Of the Lungs, take Ayers Cherr!
Pectoral
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Farms for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his homestead consist
ing OF ld acres situated in the town Of Wallace one
mile north of Ottawa. This farm Ia we'll Improved,
with dwelling house, barn, corn cribs and necessary
OutbuiGings.
Also 80 acres, in the town and two miles north
OF ottawa, known as the Howard Farm. This farm Is
likewise well lnprOySd with good dwelling house,
barn, cribs. outhOuses. &c.
The above farms or either OF them will be sold at a
reasonable price and on terms 10 suit purchasers.
Enquire OF DUNCAN. OCONOR & WALL. OTTAWA,
ILL.,; or of the subscriber on the homestead above de
scriDed. MICHAEL CONWAY.
Ottawa Jan q, lsS3.-liuo
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MarrteD

At the residence o. Mrs. lockwood, in Farm Ridge
January 18th. 1883. by the Rev, A. McDougall. MIR.
WILLIAM NJ READ and Miss SUSAN KATE DOC.
LITTLE, all OF the same place.
The happy couple spend the honeymoon abroad.
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BLAKE & MOLONEY,

INOf'NeVN al LUW.
<IOl'l( ,E;.-EsrATE OF JouN NooSNS, DKC'D.
~ Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned: Adj
minIs,rarix of the estate of John Nuonnn late Of the
county Of La Sale and state of Illinois, deceased, Will
appear before the Probate Court of said county on the
third Monday (beng the 18th day of February 1885, "
the Probate Court Room In ottawa, In said county
when and where all persons having claims or demands
against said estate notified TO attend and present the
same IN writing for adjustment
Dated this 9th day Of January A. n. 1888:
MARY NOONAN,
ang-Sw Administratrix.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
expected.

BRIGG's MINsTRBLs.-There was q large
audience at the Academy Of Music last even.
ing to witness the opening performance OF
Briggs's Boston Operate Minstrels. The
company il not so large as Of some OF the SO.
called mastodon combinations, but in some
respects give a better performance than
many more pretentious companies. The
company makes a specially OF fine singing,
and the Eclectic Quartette is by all odds the
best any minstrel company ever brought to
Minneapolis. Their singing of 'The Old
Oaken Bucket" in the first part, was enthu-
siastically encored, and in the olio the audi
ence called them out several times. The
singing and dancing of Carmody, Mack,
Morton and Russell, the specialties OF Shi.
mer, West, Weber and Zimmerman were all
cncOred, and the programme throughout was
appearance at the Academy for the season.
Minneapolis (Minn.) Evening Journal, Noo. IA
1882.
This company will be here next Wednes.
day evening. The programme is long one
and promises some very good things, nota
bly, those mentioned in the notice above.
Neil Burgess will be here on the 10th.
The Harrisons are booked for the 18th, next
Friday.
"The Girl that l Love" will be here the
first week in Februry.
Both Helen Blythe and Agnes Herndon
pronounced the most beautiful women or
the stage, not excepting Mrs. Langtry, are
now with the "Only Farmers Daughter
company, and will appear at our Opers
House here on oath inst.
Harry Weber, in his "Nip and Tuck" ant
his new play of "Flint and Steel" assisted
by the great Irish comedian, Dan Fitzpatrick
will appear here on the 18th and 18th OF Jan
uary. 1t is this company that are now dis
tributing copies of the Chicago Nelcs Letter.
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FOR SALE.

NV homestead, at end OF Columbus street. on north
bluff; about SIX acres; house with rooms besides
large psrnr with folding doors. bay Windows on LIST and
I'd stories cUsets halls porches, cisern two large eel
srs, well of excellent neyer.falling water. barn,
nne pasuragc. plenty Of timber for nrcwoOd. &c To-
cation eIceled for natural drainage health beau
~ OF sceuery, &c. No iOgs smoke dust. Well shell
tered against storms VIII also sell the TOUR acres OF
rich bottom land adjoining, II desired.
lans-2y T.. x. LELAND.
NOTICE.-EsTATE OF SUSAN BERNARD, DRC'D.
~ Notice is hereby given that the undersigned. hd
mlnisrator of the estate OF Susan Bernard. late Of
the county of Ia Sale and state Of Illinois, deceased
will appear before the Probate Court Of said county
the third Monday (bcng the 18Th day II March is3
at the Probate Court ROOm In Ottawa in said county
when and where all persons having claims demands
against said estate notified TO attend and present the
same In writing for adjustment.
Dated this 5ih day IT January A. %. 1853.
ABRAHAM I ARMSTRONG,
iauo-3v Administrator.
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H.''u.s ( G'.!.a'',
West of the New Court House.

We have lust received the largest stock 0. New
GODS suitable for the Holiday Trade brought %
Ottawa They have been selected with great from
the Manufacturers and Importers and will be sold
from y to - per cent less than such goods eau be
bought elsewhere. The stock consists in part Of the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-01-06

1Ut-. as tf' ,-auI. , t,t.,t o.. ..rr.i ~.
bussei and gold cp'" HGt prini,s with .u0G
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Affairs, but book, shrh viii a. credit ~ any library
Free snccimeu topics OF TuE tEEE Pass may as
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sead your subscription, TO wM. oSNAN & SON.
Ottawa, Illinois.
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sola BY 2 D. swEErsEE CO.. o,,axa. u. aesls
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COuWay tnlnks ne Is deserving OF resi-
from cares, and when he has sold will re.
move with his family to Ottawa. Mr.. Con.
way will be heartily welcomed to Ottawa, be.
ing q genial and intelligent gentleman and a
good neighbor.
BAToN.-0n Tuesday evening the Ottawa
Musical Association, through Mr.. d. B.
Snow, presented Mr.. +. A. Kendall, director,
with an elegant baton. MIR. Kendall is one of
the most active friends OF music in the city,
and his labors ia behalf of the Association
have been untiring, and much of its success
is due to him; so this little gift was most ap.
propriate and timely.
GOMEZ. D. Hammond, who spent the
holidays with friends in this neighborhood,
left on Tuesday for an extended cruise In the
south and southwest. lie goes ria st. Louis
through the south to New Orleans, thence
to Texas and thence through Mexico and the
southwestern territories. He promises some
more OF those excellent letters, which will be
heartily welcomed by our readers.
RELIc.-C. e. Armrtrong, OF Griggs's drug
store, is the fortunate possessor Of one OF
Abraham Lincoln's rails split by Old Abe
himself In the days before his greatness be.
gan. The father Of Mrs. Armstrong, living
In fiatt county was q warm friend of Lincoln,
ana Aoe gave this gentleman the rail just
prior to his election in 1850. The rail is still
IN riaa county, but will be brought to Otta.
va soon.
WALL.-Mr. f. ]. Wall has become mem