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whether our fellow citizen Stackpo,c is
now IN comfortable quarters; that we can
not say whether Stack. is now red.hot, or
mer' ly heating; that Stack. WAS always n
good fellow that it Is unreasonable to sup
pose that any punishment will be visited
upon Stack. that we can only gaze vacant
ly at the doubtful beyond, and conjecture
rs to the happiness or existence of Stack.
that we hope he is where flowers are
blooming, and where PIE is perennial that
this is the way we think matters should be
arranged for Stack, that copy OF these
resolutions be sent to all the newspapers
with the request that they be published
gratis; that the publisher OF these resolu-
tons, being member of the church, vii
be amply repaid In the expectations 1t
will have Of a reward in the next worlt
iif there be any next world tor the deal
head printing he has done in this"
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both To grow that which IL best adapted to
his climate. The northern man, with
high protection, might grow poor oranges
under glass, at immense cost. The south
erner might, perhaps, grow apples that
would initiate u northern product. But
with tree exchange both growers are bene
fitted, and the carrying interest thins,
England, under free trade, has developed
her commerce so as 10 distance all compe
ution. America, taxing iron and copper,
timber and hemp. has ruined her shipping
interests and closed her ship yards One
industry has been fostered at the expense
of another, to the harm of all concerned.
The highly protected industries are al.
ways over producing. Look at the recen,
failures in the iron trade. Caused" Gays
the protecnonist " because the duty is no,
high enough" Caused" says the tree
trader, because the hope Of enormous
profits led to such over production that the
markets were overstocked-b enough
could be made IN SIX months to supply 9
years demand"
Let working men be cautious in accept
, ing the statements Of men who are work
ing on the capitalists side, When tn,
capitalists begin to talk earnestly tor free
trade the workmen may well consider the
other side carefully. ii.
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ROsECRANsEAN QUIRKs.

We are in receipt, from Gen w. D.
Rosecrans, representative IN Congress from
California, of n l6page pamphlet, pro.
pounding some novel suggestions In re-
gard to the theory and practical workings
of our system of government. The first
that strikes US as odd about the pamphlet
is that it is printed and circulated at the
Generals own expense, instead OF beng
crowded, as the custom IL with congress
men, into the Congressional. Record, Inc
notions promulgated, however, are the
chief Oddly. Gen. r. holds that the
wheels Of our government have ceased 70
work with accustomed smoothne55; that
in fact the machinery is seriously out oi
repair; and that to restore II to It's proper
working every voter should be carefully
and increasingly taught that he Is consil-
tutional trustee Of the legacy left US by the
fathers of the republic, and that the trust
thus placed in hIs hands must be dlscharg'
ed with due solemnity and faithtulness.
To this end he would have each state and
territory charge itself AZ a sacred duty
with
/. Making out and keeping always ac-
cesslble and convenient for reference lists
of its primary trustees-thc electors or
voters.
.. To provide for and furnish each
trustee with authentic and timely express
slons OF public opinion and public Intelll-
gencc as to the character and qualifications
of persons to be voted for.
3. To facilitate final expressions OF
their will through The ballot box by max
ing voting easier and less expensive than
1t now is to the primary trustee.
4. TO provide cheaper and more con-
venient ways of getting the views and le'
gal expressions of the intelligence and Will
of the voters on all important matters oil
political and administrative interest.
The first of these requisites Is already
met by the congressional election law
which enables every trustee to examine
the poll lists Of his town whenever he
wants to; the second most candidates at
least, we imagine, are of opinion Is also
abundantly attended by the newspapers
and "stumpers" At every important cleo
ton; the cases are certainly rare where
there is ground for complaint on the score,
(3d) Of voting not being sufficiently easy
and as to lis expensiyeuess, l4th,) Gen.
ROsecrans is slngularly unsophisticated
not to know the readiness, the much-toc-
readiness, in tact, with which impccunl-
Gus voters can find candidates to pay their
expenses in reaching the polls, and to pay
them literally for their times besides not
to mention their votes also. The plan OF
Gen. r. might possibly accomplish some,
thing in Utopia, but in these sorry pre-
cincts we tear 1t would take measures vast
ly more vigorous to effect any perceptlble
reformation OF the trustees"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Each days dispatches bring additions
to the horrors of last Sundays cyclone a.
the south. The deaths at Beaurcgard,
MISS, foot up 81 with SO badly injured; at
Wesson 90 were killed and $50 hurt, many
of them MORALLY; in Georgetown and
Reckport were killed and 46 wounded
at Aberneen, Hohenllnden, and Pine Bluff
IS were killed and 25 injured, and through
central Georgia % were killed and GO seri-
ously injured. At places In Georgia and
South Carolina the people were gathered
in churches which were wrecked over
their heads, killing aud wounilng many
and in other places whole families mum
bering from to 10 each were buried in
the ruins of their houses and KILLED.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The great convention of Irish Land
Leaguers met in Philadelphia on Wednes
day with over 500 delegates in attendance
representing every state In the Union as
well as Canada, Australia, &c. The pro
ceedings as far as they have come to hand
have as yet been but preliminary, such as
appointing a committee on credentials, the
adoption of rules, &c. Rev. Maurice j
Dorney, Of Chicago, was elected as tenn
porary chairman and VIM. 5. Roach OF
Troy and two others as secretaries 1t is
understood that Congressman Martin a,
Foran, of Cleveland, will DC the permanent
chairman. The proceedings OF the body
are watched with great deal Of interest
both In this country and IN Great Britain.
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personal Mention,

REV, C. B. Barnes, OF the Congregation.
al church, is in Minnesota.
HOME. MIR. and Mrs. Rial Strickland We,
turned from the east Thursday.
WILCOX. Kendall Go. Record "Miiss Ellen
Wilcox is making Ottawa friends a visit"
FLORIDA. Mrs. and Miss Strawn have re =
turned to Ottawa from their southern visit.
FAHs.-Rev. D. W. Fahs, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Sandwich, H., was In
this city this week.
COopER.-Thomas W. Cooper, of South OF.
tawa, is here again from prolonged visit to
his Georgia estates.
HoBAE.-James HOban, who has been sick
for several weeks with eryslpelas, is able TO
be out again.
ELECr.-H. NJ. Hamilton has been elected
superintendent of the Methodist Sunday
School CT this city.
MoLoNRY.-Ex-City Attorney Moloney is
in attendance on the National Land League
in'sesson at Philadelphia, as one of the dele
gates from Illinois.
CURYEA.-C. J. Curyea, who has beer in
the east for several week. on account of his
health, is home again looking somewhat
better, but not wholly restored to his usual
good health.
PRosPERING.-Reports from Kansas indl.
cate that the two Ottawa boys, Griffith and
Sweet, are prospcring in their polish bust.
ness; so much so that they have moved into
town, Hays City, and for the present are Civ
ing IL their whole attention.
HARMON. Before leaving Sharon, Penn,
for their new home in this city, the friends
of Mr.. md Mrs. Daniel Harmon paid that
couple surprise visit, and as token of the
esteem In which they were held, presented
Hr. Harmon with gold headed cane ard
his wife with handsome toilet set. Mr.. H.,
it will be remembered, has purchased the
McNair place on the west side, and their son
Is state agent for the Travellers Accident In
surancc Company, who also will probably
make this city his headquarters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The Chicago er.Ocedn, following in
the wake of the Times and Tribune and al
the great dallies of the country, on the
ed commenced the issue Of Sunday
paper. 1t opens TO all appearance prosper
ously, the intention having been to issue
but lG pages, but the pressure Of adverlis
ers compelled an increase to 20 pages. The
Inter-OceGn is one of the big dailies of thu
country, behind no other In It's complete
ness in giving all the current news of thu
day the word over, or in It's ability Of
editorial management.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

IRELAND.-In the trials at Dublin of the
persons accused o! the murder of Lord
Cavendish and Mr. Burke year ago
Timothy Kelly, on Friday of last week,
escaped conviction by the jury failing to
agree. On Monday he WAS put upon trial
a second time and on Wednesday the jury
again failed to agree. The third trial OF
Kelly was then put off indefinitely
Michael Pagan, indicted on the same
charge, was put on trial.
The investigation of the dynamite plot
tiers Is still proceeding in London with
daily new revelations An explosion &C
Cured on Sunday in the government
mandatory of small arms at Enfield
which is charged 10 the dynamite mis-
sIonaries"
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1t looks very much as if the smokers arr
to have little of the benefit expected from
the reduction of the tax on cigars, as Their,
IS general strike among the cigar makers
OF the country for an advance in wage
about equal to the tax reduction, and w
notice the demand is being generally nc
ceded to. 1t IS all right. The poor cigal
makers no doubt need the bonus more
than the wealthy smokers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The Louisville COurierJourndi, refer
ring to the recent remarks Of lngorsol at
the grave of Mr.. Mill, admits that his
funeral orations are well enough, but
thinks he should try himself on obituary
resolutions. The following form is sug
pested as q starter: Resolved, That IN the
loss of our fellow citizen, Stlmpkins Stack.
pole, we recognize the absence Of life in
the said s. S.; that we do not know
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28
Marriages.

Following marriage licenses we've issued by
the county clerk during the week
BENJAMIN Franklin and Lizzie kunZman.
Chares Fielding and annie Casey.
John w. Buttertield and Martha NJ. Hoag.
Patrick Shea and Mary DOLBY.
Jakob Pruzakiewiesz and Pclagia Pets.
Thomas A. Downs and Ella saunders.
William Murphy and Stella Dodge.
Richard Howarth and Emma Shelton.
Wilhelm Fox and Louisa Shoer.
Charles +. Pcnnell and Annie NJ. Lamey.
David p. Long and Ina V. Hasktns.
Charles Z. Ramsden aud Anna Johnson.
Thomas Navins and Hannah Meyer.
Moses Helich and Eva Fernberg.
Albert +. Price and Mary j. Moore.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The favorte boot and sn oe mouse OF Child
X Phpps on La Sale street has become quite
so in stock this spring. 1t is by all odds the
handsomcst boot and shoe house in this
county to day and is stocked TO the full with
ali classes of goods, from the cheapest to the
finest products of the factories. Ottawa is
constantly extending her facilities for sup
plying the trade, and this new step OF Messrs
Child II Phipps is not the least important
this spring in that direction
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The body of Magic Hennecke, Mll"an
zee. In reference to whose supposed All
duction that city was greatly excited
month ago, was found IN the river last
Saturday nom ne, aud as there we're NJ
marks of violence or lll.treatment OF any
kind upon her she Is believed to have been
q case OF accidental drowning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

We print on an inner page the first half
to be followed next week by the balance,
of lecture recently delivered at Peors
by our old friend w T. Stackpole, OF
Falrbury, on River Navigation and
Floods. The lecture, though IN its open
ing passages somewhat discurslve, EN-.
bodies what we regard as the essence OF
practicability and good sense on the sub.
ject under treatment. Mr.. Ssackpole is an
old river man and has made the nayiga
ton and floods of our great rivers If.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Prohibition seems to be in bad lucklthls
year. The Iowa Supreme court has just
re.afllrmed its decision against the constl-
,uuonality of the prohibition amendment
in Iowa on the ground that 1t was moi
properly passed by the two houses of thu
Legislature before its submission to vote
OF the people, and IN the lower house OF
the Pennsylvania Legislature on the Goth Il
proposed prohibitory constitutional amend
ment was defeated by the decisive vote OF
III To OF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The completed railway mileage OF Mex
REQ is now stated at 2,2d5 miles, which
shows an addition OF about LOO miles OF
track in the last year. THIS is astonishing
growth for country in which railway con
struclion was almost un.hought OF Until
within the last three or four years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28
HOME MATTERS.
Important Meeting.

There will be meeting Of the Business
Mems Association at the Supervisors Room
in .he Court House on next Monday evening.
This meeting will be very important one
to the citizens and property owners of Otta-
wa as the beginning OF q more promising
movement for advancing Ottawa's material
interests than has been made for many years
il ever before We cannot too strongly urge
our readers TO attend this meeting. No bust.
ness man or property owner Of the city
should neglect to be present.
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AMUSRNENTS

The Opera House next week is 10 be occu.
pied two nights by different companies. On
Wednesday night, May %, the company that
has been playing Ranch 10; or, Annie from
Massachusetts" are TO appear with their
full company and scenery, and present this
play, which they have made famous during
the past season. Ranch 10" Is somewhat like
the "Dayy Crockett" Of Frank Mayo; but
with the scenery the company have with
them, and the many striking situations aud
brilliant tebleauX in the play has placed it
high above Davy Crockett, and it is acknow-
fascinating play, and 1t mas drawn crowded
houses wherever presented. II is one Of the
particular attractions that Mr.. Sherwood has
labored 10 get this season, and one which he
desires all who wish to see play that has
been the success Of the season TO see on
Wednesday night. This company and play
have filled Hooley's theatre, in Chicago,
and the theatres In all the large cities and
is worthy of u good house here.
On Tuesday night, May 81, John Whiteley's
Hidden Hand Company are TO occupy the
Opera House and present dramatizstion OF
Mrs. Southworth's famous novel Of that name.
This company was here last August and Lett
a reputation Of high order, and now return
much improved, with but slight change in
the company, and with some abilities that
will surely make the entertainment pass Oft
on Thursday night delightfully."-. Amy Lee
takes the part of Cap'told, and introduces her
songs and dances; and the other characters
are well taken. To see this company in this
play Is TO see good acting aud many laugha.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28
OUR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRAEER may be obtained At the 'oi
places by the single copy or subscriptions VIII De ker
for any length OF time at the regular Yates
RH. PooLER, Serena, III.
l. H. TRowBRIDaE. Msrseilles.
oh USDEKHILL. Seneca, ~
I.T.vAN DoRks. Grand Ridge
a,opoxB BnRoKR. for Troy Grove. ophir and Wal
ham Address. Troy Grove.
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THE COURTS.
Circuit Court.

Judge Stipp adjourned on wednesday TO
Monday next.
Following Judgments were rendered prior
TO adjournment: Work ct al v Janish, s2il
Baker v Brewer, S2T5; W s Mccormick J
J Carter, $50l.7i; Union National Bank OF
Streator Y w 8 Jackson, decree of foreclos
ure, s3, S24,l5.
Divorce. Eliza Goodrich Samuel Good
rich.
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study, and his conclusions are such as
both science and experience must verify.
The lecture deserves to be published IN
journals of much larger circulation, and Is
emlncntly worthy Of the attention of con-
gressmen and the heads of the proper &c
partmcnts at Washington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28
A writer VINO makes women the subject

A writer VINO makes women the subject
of his thoughts by day and of his dream'
at night makes public his conclusion that
a good looking women sclnom, ifevor, dis
plays her foot in public. The next time
he says, you sec lady exhibiting ra'h'
generously her ankles look into her face
and you will recognize that nature has not
been kind TO her there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

BILE things no one should miss seeing. The
company have trained pony aud DONKEY
the Virginia Cabin singers, and in fact intro
duce as great variety of character as 1t L.
possible to get into any play except "unclo
Toms Cabin"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

President Arthur returned TO Washing
ton from his pleasure trip to Florida on
last Sunday evening, in splendid health
and spirits. He is SAID to have been tx
cessively annoyed by the newspaper reports
that had preceded him Of his having had
a severe attack of sickness during one OF
his boat rides when it was a mere momcn.
tary spasm,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Fruit prospects were not materially dimin-
ished by the frosts of the week, the buds no t
being far enough advanced. From present
indications there VIII be a fair crop Of apples,
grapes and berries; but cherries suffered
severely from the extreme cold, and peach
and pear trees are generally killed to the
UrOuni
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The county authorities have caused the
court house square to be cleaned UP and
walks laid along the east and west sides OF
the block. 1t would be well, and accommo-
date a large number Of persons II the proper
authorities would have crossings put in on
Court and La Sale streets midway between
Madison and Main streets.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

THE old and the new" city council will
meet on Tuesday evening next-the old, to
finish the work Of their term and bsry the
special charter with proper respect; the new
to herald the general law" take up the
rens of government and organize for the
coming municipal year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28
The Churches,

Presbytefim.-Rey Mr.. Peters will preach
in the South Ottawa Presbyterian church at
r ". tomorrow.
His subject at the Presbyterian Church to-
morrow in the morning will be, What's the
did God start ont the First Woman with q
Rib?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28
Births.

The following births were recorded sin'
April 9th:
To Philip Dachsteincr, female, March ..
Otto Leafter, female, March rs.
Frank Reifershit, male, March IL.
Bernard Frelchatler female, March q.
Vincent Engeser, female, Jan. H.
Vim. Coaltup, female, Feb. ID.
F. G. Arntzen, male. March 30.
Julian Hoar, female, March 10.
Ulrich Dondanville, male, March 20.
Louis Dondanville, female, April q.
Peter johnson, male, Jan. ID.
Thomas p. Butler, female, March 80.
8. Debolt, male, April l.
Luther Z. Davisson, female, April 8.
Jacob Fenner, male, April O.
John J. Marsh, male, Nov 7, 50.
Benton o. Pierce, male, March %.
Chas. H. Barthel, female. March ~
John Schneider, female, March Is.
c. l.. Calkins, IN ale, March "a.
Robert Mosbach, male, April D.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Dean Terry, formerly of st. COLUMBIA
church, is listed, according to Wednesdays
Inter Ocean, as being a member of the "Dy-
Mantle Club of Chicago, for whose arrest
government
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Young men, look, our hobby young men
suits for Spring, equal to custom made and
a, one hall the prices. A. FRANK * Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

OLD PAPERs-We have few old papers
24x36 inches which will be sold in lots Of 30
at Is cents per 100, or 30 cents for 80.
VIM OsMAN S Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. It
acts directly upon the blood and the mucous
surfaces OF the system, Price 75c. For sale
By all drug gists. (a)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Company D. are preparing for the company
inspection TO take place in the near future,
on which occasion dance will be given.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

In ad vance, per snnum ..,...,.;..'''.''''''
n nrt paid tn end OF three months .....'''
n not said iii end OF six months ..........., S.oo
BY carrier. hfty cents extra.
Prsen cents year added to papers sent out OF the
county 10 cover prepayment OF postage
These terms will be strictly adhered 10
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Ithas become generally understood that the
Ottawa High School Is TO lose the services OF
school year. Several applications for the
vacant place here have been filed with the
trustees, but this body has taken no action
upon any Of them. We fear they will find il
difficult to secure worthy successor Of Mr..
BOltWoOs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

Eight High Grade Durham Bulls, from,
IA to IS months old, for sale by
!. & J. DEGEN.
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The Clifton Hotel is to receive an outside
coat Of paint and ia to be otherwise i'm
proved.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-04-28

The beautiful floral tribute placed on the
casket OF Mrs Abel Harris, of Farm Ridge,
was accompanied by acard, bearing the fol-
lowing lines:
FROM AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE OF THE FAMILY,
OTTAWA, ILL.
will not think Of thee as cold and dead,
Low lying in the grave that | can see;
did not stand beside when life nath fed,
Ard left thy body only here Of thee.
To me thou art not dead bat gone an hour
Into another country fair and sweet,
Where thou shalt by some undiscovered
power
Be kept in fond remembrance til we meet,
FRIEND.
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Hats

Latest styles and lowest prices ala. Frank
Il Co.'S, the clothier.
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TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION

IA WILLIAMS AspE. c. osMAN, ASSISTANTS.