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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

Praise by the La Sale DemocrG:. Press,
among the better sort of people, is, we take
It, generally less sought than deprecated,
yet occasionally mention is made IN that
sheet OF a good name in terms tina. deserve
respectable endorsement. Among such Is
the following late mention Of Il highly hon
Ored citizen OF Ottawa:
Among the leading great men of this coun.
~, in the estmatos Of The U,nocyat. Press, is
Judge George s. Eldredge, resident Of the
county seat. His ideas of the hour and the
general political outlook. his sound judy
ment and his untiring Efforts in promoting
the welfare OF that which is good, law abiding
and loyal, stamp him as one of the prominent
men, leading lawyers ard conspicuous ci!i.
zens of central or northern Illinois. Would
that La Sale couNty had more of the material
that Judge Eldredge is made Of.
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SHOT BY HIS DoG.-A singular and ia
tai accident occurred near Peotone, WI
country, last Saturday. George Cass took
his dog and went to the woods Tor hunt
Cass carried his gun cooked and stood i
to tree before him, muzzle up. Their
calling his dog to him, the dog IN play
fol manner jumped up on him, and In
coming down his paw struck the hammer
discharging the gun, the contents passing
through Georges neck, killing him IN
stantly. Willie Black was with him and
carried George back 10 the village a corpse
40 minutes after he had lett 1t buoyant and
ioyful
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Washington Letter.
From our Regular Correspondent.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a 1883.
had the opportunity n day or two age
to look over the morning mail of prom
iRent western senator. He receives daily
over one hundred letters on every con civ
able subject; offering praise, advice, max
ing requests for places, for bills, books, de
par,ment errands, speeches, seeds, plants
foreign papers, ETC., etc, but the Creates
number were from eX-so!diers concerning
pensions or demanding new laws on thu
same subject. The senator lii question
aim to read all his letters, but 1t would
consume all his time to attempt TO attenc
10 the demands personally. His secretary
II he happens to have one, must do that
and it keeps HIM busy.
The idea of making members of con-
gress in Washington agents for their con
stituents is a ridiculous one. But almos
every district has wealthy men whose Ia
terests are engaged here IN some way
These men do not scruple to ask favors o
their representatives and the latter do not
dare to refuse their demands. The conse-
quence Is that the legislative duties Of a
prominent member are mere bagatcllt
compared with his correspondence and
official errands His desk IN the House Is
his Office in epitome. He works there al
his writing, and only on rare occasions
gives attention to Whist is going on, the
business for which he is sent here.
The resolution offered the other day 10
remove the desks from the Hall OF Repre-.
senta,ives, is step In the direction OF
needed reform. The inattention to wha,
legislation is In progress is a burning
shame and an impeachment 10 business
Members do not try to understand public
questions. II any doubt suggests itself
they oppose san objection and the bill OF
measure loses its chance, perhaps fos good.
There are more measures Slaughtered be-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

There seems 20 be no authenticated foun =
da,ion for the sensational report telegrapbed
from Ottawa on Wednesday last to the Chi
cago Journal thst foal play is believed in con-
nec,ion with the death OF Warren Swart, who
was found dead upon the railroad one even
ing last week, though various parties have
been hunting gu, such hidden facts as may
he in the case. Swart was alive when the
tram was standing AZ the station, and spoke
TO the engineer. 1t had scarcely got out Oh
sight when pssserby found the body lying
between tue tracks with scalp wound ane
few bruises upon the head, and the 'eet ano
legs below the knees badly msngled. Either
the blow on the head or the other injuries
might have proven fatal, and but little ereoA
can De attached to.t the report, especially By
Ii Gee who were preset ST the Inquest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

If Colorado insists on being regarded as
the Switzerland of America, she must bt
content, along with her matches noun
tains scenery, to expect the avalanche. On
Monday, at the Virgihius mines, seven
miles from Ouray, an avalanche of snow
swept down from the mountain and buried
miners boarding house with IL OF its oc-
:upants, six of whom were killed. On
the same day. al Telluride, also in ouray
county, another avalanche buried IA men,
OF whom 8were killed.
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COMING.

| The Young Ladies Library Association an.
nounce the first of their long looked for Sc
ries of entertainments concert by Chics.
go artists TO take place next Thursday even
ing, January Sd, The programme below is
a rich one, and the Quarte:te announced have
tn excellent reputation for good music.
The following is the programmed
PART FIRST.
Quartette Kindly Light. Bach
ST. Cecilia Quartette.
Piano solo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mrs Jenny T. hempton.
Duet-'The Gypsies". ............ Gabuss so
Mrs. Stacey and Hall.
Song-"My Dearest Heart. ....... Sullivan
Mrs. Edw. Gorton.
Irio-"My Mother. ......... .Campans
Mrs. Gorton, Stacey and Hall.
PART SECOND.
Q uartette--"Leg ends". ........ .. Mohrny
st. Ceceiia Quartette.
riano SOLO .'.''..''.'........
Mrs Frank Hail.
Duet--"Maria Padilla". .DoHizetti
Mrs. Gorton and KemptOn.
Mrs. Clara Stacey.
Quartette-''The Swedish Wedding. ....
ST. Cecilia Quartette
March by Soderman ........,...,..,... ...,.
The concert will be followed by lectures
by Emory A. Storrs, W. F. Day and President
Angel, of Michigan University. Cours.
tickets, $500.
The Young Mems Singing Club Of Ottawa,
which has been for some time under the
teaching and leadership Of F. A. Kendall, are
arranging for a grand musical debut to te
given at the Opera House In this city on
Tuesday evening, Jan. lst They Will be ae
sisted in the programme by the Arlon Quar-
te,te: Prof. Z. S. Harrison. LIST tenor; j. ID.
Harrison, I'd tenor; W. Z Pritchsrd, 1st bass;
F. A. Kendall, I'd bass; Miss Kate d. Jor-
dan, soloist, ana Miss Helene Bassnett, piaH-
list. The concert promises to be one Of inter
est, and will unques:ionably be well attended.
The Opera House on Friday night, January
18th, will be occupied by the king of Irish
comedy, Mr.. Joseph Murphy, and his comps.
ny, on which occasion he will give his great
"Kerry Cow" which is his great play, and
his best songs and dances, and
includes bis celebrated horse. shoeing feat,
which he can Go equal to Thos. McDermott
or any Ottawa horse.shoer. Mr. Murphy has
a stronger company than he ever brought 10
Ottawa before, and Miss Belle Melville as
Nora Drew is beautiful Irish soubrette
As everybody will see Mr.. Murphy and his
they should take our advice and
get their reserved seats early.
We learn that the concert by Miss Emma
ThRrsby and her company Will take place on
Tuesday, the 22d of January. It will be he
grandest and most fashionable concert ever
given in La Sale county, and our readers
should watch for The time when reserved
seats are put on sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

One of the hsppiest Christmas gifts that
WAS bestowed in Ottawa came from lady
In Chicago to an old couple living here
Some wears ago the man contracted to buy
from the lady two OF three lots, upon which
he subsequently, built small house. Times
being hard and money scarce the property
really became forfeited to the lady. ana
foreclosure was possible at any time' ana the
old folks would have been homeless. A Few
days before Christmas the lady, who now
lives In Chicago, but whose name we are not
permitted to use, wrote her agent, DR.. Harris,
,uQuiripy about the property and the owner
and the Doctors answer must have been sat,
isfactory, for he received from her soon ai'er,
wards full, warranty deed TO Mr.. ------ oil
the property he held BY the contract, win
inst -,Yct!ons that the deed should be given
them on Christmas day. Therefore they
were notified by the agent to appear al bic
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speciai Town Meeting.

The legal voters OF the town OF Ottawa aye
called upon to vote for or against the cree
ton Of bridge between the towns Of Otts-
wa and south Ottawa, and in the city OF OF
taws, the cost OF said bridge not TO exceed
$4,000. The.election will occur on Thur
day, January Sd, at the office Of Arthur Lock
wood, on Columbus street. nearly opposite
the Clifton Hotel. The polls open at O'Clock
4. VI. and close at Z o'clock, Pm.
Attest. Y.orHRoP PERKINS,
JouS G. ARMSTRONG, Supervisor.
Town CLERK.
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Hoxie, OF Lincoln, Nebraska, are visiting
their old friends In Ottawa Charles W.,
himself, is reported to be doing fine real
estate business in his new western home.
BRiDGE.-C. j. Skinner, one OF the com
mlssloners OF South Ottawa, has received a
reply to his letter TO the attorney general
relative to the "bridge question:" couched in
most friendly words, but giving sufficient
reasons for not fully answering Mr.. skin.
ners inquiry.
SouTH.-Walter Benedict, for some time "a
clerk in Hapeman ~ Graham's book store,
has gone to Jacksonville, Florida, where he
will remain during the winter. Walter is Il
young man who has many friends in Ottawa,
and all wish him prosperity, good health
and much enjoyment in his visit TO the
south.
GILBERr.-L La Sale Democrat Press: Judge
Hiram L. Gilbert, a most industrious gentle
man and we'll informed jurlst, was in La
Sale last Friday. No Judge stands higher
In this district among the lawyers, and Ger
tainly no man is purer or nobler in private
life. He enjoys the esteem and confidence
Of democrat and republican alike"
j. ID. H.-Our genial friend and able
special correspondent, j. ID. Hammond,
spent the holiday vacation with his many
friends IN this city. He leaves to-day for
New York City, where he will probably re-
main the balance CT the winter. IIe.camc to
Ottawa just in time to get full benefit of
the beautiful" &c, which is SO plentiful
just now. He says he prefers killing mos
side OF the hotel, as was his pleasure in New
Orleans the week before his coming to O!ta-
wa. But then, it's not every one who can be
IL ~. d. H." and the less fortunate mortals
must endure the snow when it falls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

RECEPTION.

| hLSLEiAON'
On New Years Day, between the hours OF
and Il. NJ, Mayor Allen will receive the
members of the city council, city officials,
members Of the fire department, and the
public generally. 1t is due him, because OF
the able manner in which he has admins.
tered the affairs Of the city during nearly
two years, that the people IN general should
pay him their kind regards on this occasion.
PoRrER.-Miss Eliza Porter is visiting In
Lyons, Iowa.
MAHER. TO Marshal and Mrs Maher,
December eth, a son.
BUsn.-Theron Bushnell and wife are
home for the holidays.
VEITs.-Miss Nellie Vets spent the week
with her sister, Mrs. j. R. Cameron.
STouT-Jos. Stout, an old Ottawa boy,
now of Dana, was home for Christmas.
LELAND.-Miss Cora Leland Is making a
six weeks visit with friends in Falrbury, III.
Mc.-Mr. and Mrs. Mcclellan, Chicago,
spent Christmas with their father, A. Lynch,
Esq.
Bow .-Postmaster Bowman has been con-
fined to his house several days with neu-
ralga.
WEsT.-Miss Belle Gibson will spend New
Years Day with her parents in Eldorado,
Kansas.
ILL.-Col. c. c. Campbell, We are informed,
lies very i'll with rheumatism at his home, on
Columbus street.
WAnREN.-Mr. and Mrs. ". S. Warren, OF
Columbus, Ohio, were among the visitors to
Ottawa this week.
OMAuA.-Georgc NJ. Nattinger, OF Omaha,
Neb., visited his parents, Deacon and Mrs
y. G. Nattinger, of this city, on Christmas.
CAREY.-W. IL. Carey, of Milwaukee, Is
shaking hands with his many friends in OF.
tawa. he remains until after New Years.
CULLEN.-Our member Of congress, in the
distribution of the committee prizes, gets
places on the committees OF agriculture and
invalid pensions.
DAk.-Frank Finnerty, former carriage.
maker of this city. now located at Redhcld,
Dakota, has been visiting his old friends here
during the past week.
Law. w. >. SUMMERS, Ihte Vi ~ -"NDo"'
palls law office, now q student at Ann Arbor,
Mich. devoted a portion Of his vacation to
visiting his friends here.
Mo1oNEY.-M. T. Molosey, ESQ.,, OF this
CITY. attended the opening of the Catholic
fair at Seneca on Wednesday evening, max
ing an address on that occasion.
RuGER.-J. B. Kruger returned on CHRIST
mas day from two weeks trip through
Minnesota. lie speaks we'll OF the country
I'm, adds It is pretty cold up there.
CoSsr,rurIoSAL.-Ho g. W. Armstrong,
a member of the constitutional convention OF
,s4s will attend meeting OF the SURVIVORS
At that body at Springfield next month
s,zna.-Many Ottawa friends OF Id. s'Ie'
had an opportunity on Christmas day to con.
gra,ulate the newly elected district clerk OF
Lincoln, Neb. He was visiting here 'h''
week. =,
Fcxsrs. j. H. Eckeis. OF the frm OF
Gilbert & Eekeis, will respond to the TOAST
Z, the annual meeting Of the State Bar 1850
citation At Spring neld on Jan. 4, THE c'uzeh
and the Law" =, Nv
Hox,r.-Mr. John Hoxie and hrs' u w.
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II. = Gilbert & Ca.

The FREE TRADER briefly announced las,
week that judgments aggregating over S40,.
600 had been entered or the preceding even.
ing in the circuit court against the hrm OF
H. S. Gilbert " Co., in favor Of f. j. Man.
chester, of Mendoza. At that time but little
was known about the matter, nor could any
definite Information be obtained prior to the
hour of going to press. On the following
day, however, a little mere light WAS ob.
tanned by which the standing Of the firm, at
least in this vicinity, was considerably I'm
proved. The best information to- be obtained
Indicated that the trouble was only tempo
rary-the firm had met with some losses, and
considerable money had been advanced to
farmers-which crippled them for the pres
ent emergency. No further judgments have
been rendered against the firm since that
time, ana the business is being carried on as
We are assured also that all persons in this
vicinity, 20 whom the firm were indebted,
either for the purchase Of grain or otherwise,
have been paid or the money is now on de-
posite In the bank To the credit Of such Der
sons. 1t ia believed that when all the trou.
bles arc adjusted and everything put in
smooth running order again, as they will un-
be before long, thata new firm Will
be organized with Mr.. Gilbert at the head,
and that the scope OF it's business will be as
wide as that Of the old.
The Chicago papers Of last Sunday, in
speaking OF the difficulties of the firm, state
upon the authority OF Mr.. Parker. OF the
firm of George G. Parker Il Co., that in re.
cent report Of its standing, the firm was able
to pay 81 for every 81 that it owed.
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will have no more effect upon American
maritime commerce than Gen. Hazen's
bureau has upon the weather, or the Nau
teal Almanac upon the phases of the moon
1t there is any radical virtue in Mr. Ding
ley's scheme il lies IN the third bill, that
which permits the free importation OF
wood anu metal TO be used IN building
ships We shall be Interested to see how
the protectlonsts OF Pennsylvania regard
this suggestion of the protectionst from
Maipa
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The special township elections in Ottawa
and South Ottawa, to decide the question as
to whether or not these towns will unite in
building e bridge over the Illinois river al
this point, will be held on Jan. 3d--neIi
Thursday. There should be full vote out
that the will of the people may he fully ey
snI
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THE GLASS BLowERs.--lt is now re-
garded as about settled that there will be a
break after the LIST Of January of the Glass
Workers lockou, at Piuburgh. It Is af.
tlrmed that at the reduced wages single
strength blowers earn from IS 10 81 a day
Of eight hours, and blower OF small
double from 81 to $40, and large double
from 80 to SIS. The workers held meet
ing on Friday night, and passed rcsolu-
ton offering 70 accept the terms, provided
the manufacturers sign the guarantee in
Ten days.
A Tuesdays PIttsburg dispatch SAYS:
Last evening Campbell Il Co. s,gnitied
their willingness to treat with the men on
the above proposition, II proper authorities
were sent TO confer with them. II IL prob.
able that meeting will be arranged this
week. If this firm signs the agreement
general break 10 expected.
Mr.. Campbell, IN card TO night, admits
thar he said be would favor and vote for
resumption of work, with Is TO 81 u day
suarsnteed 70 sinale blowers, bot To entitle
: man 10 the guarantee he must agree 70
make ffty to }iiiy-fve boxes week. II
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to be given New Years Day at ? n. NJ, By
Fltzgeralds Band. A tine programme has
been arranged, and the public may rest as
sured that it will well repay them for com.
ing out to hear the music. Should the
weather be inclement the concert will be
given in Turner Hall at the hour designated
In the evening the band gives its annual
dance in Turn Hall, and every one should sc.
cure ticket. Especial pains are being TAX.
On to make this dance one of the best to be
given this season, and besides the organiza.
ton deserves the encouragement a liberal
patronage would give.
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.AMUSEMENTS.
The Wilbur Opera Company

On Thursday night the above named com
pany gave Oliyette to a good house. Tie
is much better than the average
'opera" party, and gave the piece very well
the absence of an ofchestrs.
The leading parts were well taken and tie
choruses were good.
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office son business" Tuesday morning. They
came with fear, fully believing that they
were to be turned into the streets, and IL was
some time before they could be fully persua-
ded that the home was really and truly
theirs, and no mere debt resting upon them.
Could the benevolent lady have witnessed
their pleasure she herself would have ap-
preciated the text "that It is more blessed to
give than receive"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

The comet is SAID to be now visible 10
the naked eye near the star Epsilon IN the
southern limb of the cross in Cygnus.
Perhaps II is, but with clear and favor
able sky last night. our optics were IN
equal To make it out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

Considerable inquiry mas beer made OF late
concerning The whereabouts OF Mr.. Sindell,
late of the furniture factory OF this place, and
rumors are afoat regarding misrepresentation
of funds, but the facts, If they are facts, have
not vet been made public.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

he fails he will be paid the regular wages
ON The list, less the proposed reduction. IL
is not thought that The men will agree to
this proposition.
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Gen. Grant had serious fall on a Slip
pery sidewalk IN New York on Monday
evening, on account of which it Is said he
will be laid up for several weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

Bakers Mandrake Bitters Gre only % cents
per bottle and guaranteed to give satisfae-
ion. g. Gehring.
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The druggist who hesitstes now is lost for
the winter. He should sling together some
sweet oil and iqu0rice and bring out his
cough cure az once. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
does not pay him enough profit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-29

Consumption can he cured. Downs Elixir
has cured 1T times without number. Every
bottle warranted. q. Gehring.
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.ured at the Post once at Oud,od, H., ds Secono
Class HdH Matter.
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Having by mathematical calculation up
set the Republicans argument of last week
iha. Sheriff Milligan's expenses OF office
as compared with Ey sheriff Clark's were
out of all proportion TO the Increase OF
earnings, the Republican hastons to reply;
Let US see how the rule works when
applied. Sheriff Clark's last years earn
lngs were about IL per cent greater than
his first years, while his expenses were
only per cent. greater, Mr., Miiligan's
increase IN earnings was 90 per cent We
have then the equation 1G s {: 60 Tt
equallng 30. But Mr.. Milligan's expenses
were about 40 per cent. greater. as any one
can ascertain who has the ability to figure.
Now the slmples: answer to this is the
figures again put in tangible shape; and
we submit to tax payers the following
equations:
CLARK's REGMIE.
Earnings. Expenses. Per CT.
$10,20863 $S0243l :: 100 - (plus)
MILIIGAN's.
Earnings. Expenses. Per CT
$l6,2O37S $9,57424 100 81 plus
Showing reduction IN cost of 20 pei
cent in favor Of M,lligan's administration