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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

On Monday evening, Nov. T., Miss Lillian
Spencer VIII appear at the Opera House as
the Cyc),e in article Il" the play made ia.
nous by Clara Morris, though Miss Spencer's
version is somewhat different Miss Spen-
Ger made her debut at the Fifth Ave. Theatre
! y. y, some two or three years ago, and has
-incc been a New York favorite, OF the
piece and Miss Spencer's acting the Detroit
Ecning .N0cs says:
| Lillian Spencer opened 10 the full capacity
/ of the theatre, her engagement at Whltney's
last evening in ''The Creole,"a five act adap
tation of "L'Article A." in which she ap.
pears as the afllauccd wife OF man named
| George Duhamel, who shoots her in jeal
Gus frenzy and is sent to the galleys for five
years. During that time she maintains
fashionable gambling establishment in Paris.
On his release he evadeS the provisions OF
! ''Article Az" in regard to eY.conviCts, by
changing his name aud returning to Pans,
where he marres and tries to lead life OF
repentance, but is discovered ny Cora and
COMPELLED, under threats of exposure, 10 fire.
quent her gambling house. Her demand that
he shall cast off his wife and return to her IS
refused. Duhamcl finally gains courage to
dcnounce her and secure his wifc's forgive
ness bv telling the whole story of his past
Z :,
insane asylum, but escaping, finds her way
10 Duhamel's house, is forgiven and dies in
Duhamel's arms IL is only Just to say Miss
Spencer's acting last night was grand, and
deserving of the cordial manner in which II
was received by the audience. She was twice
called before the curtain last evening, ana
similar compliment was paid her leading
support, Mr.. Wilson Day, whose George Du-
hamel was excellent and satisfactory in every
respect Miss Spencer is fortunate in being
supported by good company throughout.
On Wednesday, 18th, w. j. Ferguson,
formerly OF the Madison Square Theatre Co,
will appear in the new character o. Sir Chd'n-
en- Trip, the dude, in "A Friendly Tip'-the
successor we opne, of Lord D,ndHary. He
is supported by j, II. Farrell, the author OF
the piece. The y. Y. Telegram says;
Mr. w. J. Ferguson is destined to make
good deal of money out of "a Friendly lip"
His performance Of the dude is eXcruciating-
~ funny. His love scene in act first IS one
of the most amusing things everseen. There
was not even comfortable standing room,
and the Twenty. Third Street Theatre rang
with uproarious laughter. Mr.. Ferguson
will soon have in this character sketch as I
profitable piece Of commercial stage prop
erty as ''Sam'l of POsen" turned out TO be.
Mr.. J. II. Farrell's Tough is also very gro
iesuue carcature. The business at the
house this week has been phenomenally
large.
On Tuesday evening Miss Anna Dickinson,
whom our people remember kindly, will ap-
psar in her new piece, written by herself, and
supported by her own company, managed by
herself. The Detroit Free Press says it's
work of very superior merit" and speaks
of her acting. Admission, 30 cts
and 81. Reserved seats for sale at 81 al 9 A.
NJ. Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

district, This action brought Aid. Hoban t
his feet, who objected to so much sectional
legislation for different localities of the city.
He thought it was continuous scramble for
each alderman to get as much OF the city's
money as possible in front of his own door,
and he wanted fire plug at the corner of
Sycamore ana Madison streets. The council
seemed disposed to favor Mr. IIoban's re-
quest until 1t was found there was no water
10 be had in that locality.
After paying large number Of bills the
council adjourned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

A farmer in Champaign county pro-
poses to guard his corn against damp rot
and heat by thing his cribs. That Is, he
will lay thing along as he fills the crib
from the cOrnfield to secure ventilation
Tle idea seems good one, and as many far
mers are wondering how to protect their
corn this season they might try 1t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

The best Rubber Boots. 30
second quality. ...,..........,. 80
These goods are very cheap at the prices
named and are selling very fast-so come
early. The same rate of reduction will be
made on leather goods. | make speciality
best quality, and particular attention paid to
custom work. mean business | mean to
divide profits with you-sell you straight
goods cheaper than you can buy them else
where, and all / ask is chance to prove it to
you. Come and see me, at northeast corner
Of court house square. JOIN FEENY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

Tonica Necs Supervisor Burgess has
returned from Ottawa whittier ne was
called on duty as one Of the committee on
heating the court house He thinks the
new boilers VIII give entire satisfaction
and obvIate all complaint in the future
Now let the county seat papers bottle their
racket and give due credit to faithful and
honest committee.
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OUR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the toll
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The defeat of Butler settles a great NOR
al question IN Massachusetts,, to wit; That
the manufacture Of leather from human
hides at the Tewksbury lanyard can be
safely resumed under cultured auspices.
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County Talk,

They say the authors spelling was planned
To make the people pronounce Yolande;
And who could think 'twould be found handy
To use the cumbrous form Yolande?
Though those wdo wished line for Holland
Were doubtless welcome to YOlande;
But now upon us it has dawued
'Twere better far to say YOlande.
u,
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Gehrinr. The Druggist, Has Lamps.

The finest stock in this city, all varieties, or.
namental and plain, for parlOr, hall, dining
room, kitchen, bed room and all purposes.
You will find everything you want in the
lamp line at Behring's. He is also sole agent
in this city for the most simple and yet sensi-
BILE and perfectly reliable safety lamp contri
vance
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The rain caused the Ada Richmond Com
paEy to miss their engagement, but Miss Bel
la Moore arrived on time and gave "Fogg's
Ferry" to not large audience. The piece
was quite well given, though we can't say
much for the piece Itself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

jellies, fruit buffers, mlncc meat and PIE
serves I've just got in. T.. II. CLARK.
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In advance, per hnnnln - - y
III nat paid IN end of three months 10 .
If moi said till end of six months .........- zoo
By carrier, nifty cents extra.
Fifteen cents year is added 10 papers sent out II TIT
county to cover prepayment of postage.
These terms will be strictly adhered TO-
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A StreetoI man who INDUCES the recre-
alton of a monthly drunk underworld to
make bargain with the officers by which
he should be allowed to come to town and
get drunk once a month. He offered to
pay $50 as license fee, which should be
IN fnll for all fines and costs, but the wi.
lalns basely reject the offer, and run HIM in
a. OF old. It's pity a man can't be al
lowed to ecOnomlse when the fit is on HIM.
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Peru Herald: The dispatches sent to
the Chicago dailies last week IN reference
to the miners strike, SAID that Sheriff Mil
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-11-10

Wenona Hlder: Now the committee
have made good the defect in the heating
apparatus, it can be said La Sale county
has one of the cheapest and best court
houses in Illlnols-cheapest because there
were no big steals IN its construction, and
best because 1t answers all required of it,"
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WIN. OSMAN. ERIroE.

I. OSNI a n u ~ON. 7 TOP
Successors 10 Osuan ~ Ilapemau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
THE INFLCX Or MORMON PROSTITUTES.

Concerning the case of the Mormon immi-
grants from Switzerland. Germany and scandina via
who permitted to land from steamer Nevada
Sunday, Captain Mason United states Consul at Basic.
who is in this city said yesterday reporter OF
THE TRIBUNE
This result is not surprising Under the present
statute which regulates immigration, the ouy ground
upon which they could have been excluded would have
been that they paupers without means of support
any ready 10 take care of them. The Mormon
authorities Utah who seek convert and import these
prOseytc know exactly the provisions of the American
mm grafton law and take care not to violate them
TheiI missionaries in Europe well supplied with
money and take care that the immigrants Temporal
ry furnished with enough make plausible show be-
fore the Commissioners Of Emigration. | that tho
priests in charge of the party denied that aay of their
Swiss converts deported the expense OF their
commuues Such denial is Of course easy TO make
and difficult to dsprOve without actual Investigation
In the villages and cauons from which they came Rne
have seen the correspondence concerning their trans
portatOn, which showed that many OF this lot Wers
shipped out OF switzerland by an agent Who
r.ce ell n compensation due-bils issued by communal
officers and payable only after the arrival OF the emf
grants III the United states
The whole business appreciated at its exact value
III Europe slavery and poly gamy the twin relics
this country in Tnropcan eye ayery has bpn o OF
ished. bur poygamy remains. These Mormon prosuycs
are brought here To live under SYSTEM which would
be permitted to exist under any European government
The fact that three principal emigration agencies in
party OF converts, will sufficiently ustate the dsreputs
IN which the business Is held there In this country pub
lie opinion Is doubt equally unanimous and positive
against poly gamy, but that sentiment is yet
led III laws which be enforced prevent trnns-
Ter OF hfe-bood TO bnrbIrous and dccayng system
from the lowest classes in Europe IL should also 10
understood that the conversion woman prose- VIE.
and tncr shipment TO the United states receive 10
cOhhtenance or encouragement from the Federal Gov
eminent Switzerland It enacted two wears ago an
excellent emigration law but its provisions ara
evaded by certain communes. done last year by
the villages OF Batt>tcn and Battmingen which at
tempted 10 set adritt in this country the THIEF and tho
prostitutes who were stopped at this port
TO their native cOmmlnes."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
HASLEAII. NEWS

About 1000 people went to the Polo Ground,
yesterday, attracted by the announcement that IN,
champion pugst, John l.. sullivan, was to play a game
OF baseball sullivan pitched rather attempted TO-
for the Metropolitan nne their opponents being picked
team made up OF seniproosona players besides three
OF the MetrOpoan's The contest was "a farce from
beginning TO end and the crowd tho roughly
When the Metropotans went into the field breatblesa
silence ensued The spectators craned their necks to get
the first sight OF the pugist. Sullvans delivery was
neither swift accurate, curved effective and the
picked players DATED MS delivery all over the field
the spectators expected 10 see the ball driven out OF
sight An easy grounder, however, was
sent 10 the third basemen, but Sullivan
was allowed to reach first base During
the game he made three hits and rum aud he was
charged with four errors. sullivan said that ne aid moi
attempt to pitch hard he did care to run the risk
receipts was 81 $50 90 lilo viii peh in Gam, M '1 1
Philadelphia IN II few weeks.
DETROIT. May 2S-The Boston and Detroit mines
played here today The BosIons their first victory
Tor two weeks The score by innings IL appended
Detroit. . o o ! O. 4
''G Observation-Disclosures. .; Boston H. 10
ErrOrs-Deroit ,; Boston. ).
BUFFALO, May 2s.-One of the finest games Of the seq
played here to-day between tho Pbiadelnbia
and Buhalo mines. Eleven innings wcro played Tho
game resulted rs follows
PniiaGspi,a - %
Bdsehits-Bufao. o; Philadelphia J.
ErrOrs-BuialO, >; Philadelphia B.
CLEvELAND, May 2S.-rhe game here between tbo
New York and Cleveland mines was called after one Inn
ing had been played, the score being to In favor OF
the New-lOrk nine.
PRINCETON, y. j.. May 2s-The Princeton - ,ro. n,
ban nine defeated the Brown club In an cIhihton a1,n
here to-day by score OF IL to IL.
At Harrisburg-H HARRISBURG II: Co,unbua
Al PottsyilIc Penn.-BrOokIJn -; Anthracite
AT Detrolt-Detroit. 4; Boston. 10 .
Al Pmladeiphla-Ath'etic, 7 Qulckstcp Of Whining.
AZ Irenton-TTenton. 3 Merritt of Camden. 16.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
COURT OF ALABAMA CLAIMS.

WAsHINGTON, May 2S.-In the Court of
Commissioners of Alabama Claims to-day Judgments
rendered In favor of the claimants In the following
cases:
Benjamin +. Rowland 81. 391; J. f. Dearborn. exec
utor, S1502; W. f. Thomas. executor 81 ,375; A. II.
Seabury Sl50l; W. L. Durham, $751; W. c. Taber,
1857 C. W. Haskins, administrator. SOL A. Z. Man
chester, $780, Samuel Osborn administrator. 81 SOP
Helena f.. Hodgdon. administrative 1887; j. ID. billiard,
1897 Godfrey Rider. S59j J. D. billiard. administrator.
S51 Daniel c. Cook, administrator, 1929: Charles W.
Cook. 1929; X. ". billiard, 1897; Robert s. Brown.
$500 Joseph Vera, administrator, Sl95; Matthias
Amos, S627 Matthias Amos administrator. $40 An
ton Sylvia, S235 Joseph VieIa, $780, Edgar Russell,
S2l9 Eusacc C. Fitz, administrator. 81, S57 Norman
Gail, S3.7e3. L. n. CoOlbroth, executor, $40: b. T.
Martin, S3.1l3; Sarah f. kingsbury. SlS57; c. A.
French -, 1913 Daniel 5 Goodel. 1868 Joseph Park
$3.50 Matilda B. Nichols ADMIN stratrN 1903 Robert
Porter S777 Robert Port"c administrator @777 j. G..
Punk, $3.50 John G. Blanchard, 1877 william II.
Punk, 1881 Henry H. Grant, administrator, 1868
Eu-tace e. Fitz, administrator, Sl,733; Charles X.
Green. sos 40 Daniel W. DObDm $3.50; Eliza g. Dob
bin, Administrative. @3Ol9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON. Monday, May z

WASHINGTON. Monday May 2S 1888.
Mr.. MURCH AGAIN GIVEN MORE TIME.-The committee
appointed investigate the affairs of the Supervising
Architects Office of the Treasury Department met this
morning and adjourned till Thursday TO allow Mr..
Murch more time.
THE BALTIMORE observation-disclosures AdreOn, of
baltimore called at the Post Office Department to-day
and had extended conversation with the Postmaster
General relative TO the charges pending against him.
No acton has yet been taken III the case.
PRoMoTIoNS.-Thaddeus A. Jones, who for fifteen
years has been Assistant Engineer OF the United States
Senate to-day appointed Chief Engineer and Cap
tain William IL. Prescott, Of the Engineer Department
was promoted 10 be Assistant Engineer.
REDUCTION OF THE CENSUS FoRCE.-Owing TO a de-
in the appropriation for the Census Office for the
next year, the entire appropriation being 100000
there will be slight reduction in the present clerical
force at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
THE PRESIDENT AND TIE COLORED CONVENTION
Frederick Douglass furnishes for publication en-
phac denial OF the published statement that ne received
suggestions from the President TO the time and place
of holding proposed COlOred Convention. Mr. Doug
lass says that neither he any of the committee
calling the convention has had any conversation with
the President On this subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
TWO WITNESSES IN THE STOKES CASE

Another hearing was had yesterday before
Surrogate Rollins in the contest the codic to the
will of the late James Stokes The rs witness examined
| was DR.. Willard Parker. The examination held az
the witnesses house. No. Al East Twefth-st account
of his age and weakness the Surrogate and William NJ
Evarts and Francis n. Bangs the counsel the case
having gone there for that purpose Dr. Parker said hs
had known Mr Stokes for than forty years At ons
time they both belonged the Mercer Street Church
The only time he attended Mr. Stokes physician
ten or fifteen years ago However, Mr. Stokes had
often called him at his office Mr. Stokes reserved
man In manner and careful about his dress. Ths
witness. In 1850, had been called in to Mrs Stokes
consulting physician. lie made two visits to MrA
Stokes and saw Mr.. Stokes both visits On the occs
sion OF second visit the witness had long c0nversa-
ton with Mr. Stokes They talked about old times and
associations and especially the old church In Mercerst
There seemed to be change in Mr.. stokess manner
in the clearness and drecess Of his speech In
Qulckness OF his apprehension OF what said
to him. The witness observed nothing whatever in Mr.
stokes which indca feebeness of mind irrational
ity. This the last time he Mr. stokes.
animation Dr. Parker said he had observed
that Mr. Stokes had any physical disease. lie had
posed that Mr.. stokes always enjoyed good health lie
had been told by Mr.. Stokes that he was In the
habit OF rubbing himself with every
ing. The witness advised Mr.. STOKES tha:
for this purpose New England the best Tho
odor OF rum was sometimes percepble on Mr. Stoke,s
clothing Dr. Parker admitted that Mr stokes IN some
respects eccentric lis eccentricity shown ia
his reserve in speaking and In his excessive In
regard TO hs dress. DR.. Parker said had read the
testimony OF Dr. Draper and Dr. Bailey in the case and
had given his opinion after consideration of this
testimony.
Michael Saughnessey the next witness He said
he cOachman and had been IN Mr.. Stokess employ
since November 1850, until the time OF his death. Hs
in the habit OF driving Mr. Stokes the office every
day at hafpsst IN the morning aud calling Tor him
In the afternoon. Mr. Stokes always took ont his
watch and told him exactly how long he was behind tme
in he happened to be late The witness
any assist Mr.. stokes TO his At Orange,
the summer Of 1881. Mr. stokes sometimes drove
sometimes liked to church. lie took lively interest
In his stables, aud the witness remembered that he had
visited the stables at least twice during the Mr..
Stokes frequently the piazza OF his house ard read
the He the first to take the papers
they were brought rom tue station. lie
always stopped and tased such of his friends
met when driving The witness said he had heard
that Mr. stokes not OF perfectly sound mind. He
had himself always regarded Mr.. stokes strong
aud hearty " N an for one OF his age.
The hearing was adjourned until Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
A woNAN's CHARACTER N QUESTION.

la April. 1851, Mrs Julia Ilamps0n carried
her torn affections and blghted hopes 10 a Passaic
County O. j. jury with such good eject that she was
awarded SS337 damages against John Hinchliae for
breach OF promise Of marriage lIinchlhe wealthy
brewer in Paterson Mrs. Halnp-on kept cosey public
house the suburbs OF that city and Mr. nchne used
10 visit her NJ hrt IN the way Of business, and after
ward she stated, with more romantic designs. In
the following August counsel for Hmchlife asked
FOR rule show why ne8 trial should
not be granted on the ground Of newly
discovered evidence which cast such cloud upon Mrs
HampsOns reputation in her former home in Eng ana a,
make il codI that she had deceived
To her chai dccr uut that he consequently Justified
in rcpudaUg any promise OF marriage which he mi gut
have made. Inc rule granted and Judge Dixon ap-
pun,ed a commits To take testimony in England In
regard % the plaintiffs autecrdens As result of this
procedure number OF ali iayts were laii before the
Court a the present term wcl resulted Yesterday I'm
Judge Dixon setting the verdict aside and ordering new
trial This Will not come OF uutil the September term vi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
RACING At LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 2s.--This was the
NTH day II the Jockey Club spring meeting The
weather was fair. track fast. attendance large and
betting heavy or the six tho card tnat for the
Tobacco stakes excited the most interest although IL
deemed certainty for the Derby winner Lconatus
lie won the mile heats easily III l4Gl2 and l47i2 The
first race. three-quarternile dash, closed with so
many entities that 1t was divided twelve otarting the
first race and nine In the lh. Both were hree-quarc
mile da-Lo3. Frccland. the fayoritc. won the first
aud Pearl Jennings who sold third choice the nfth
The purse race, l-l6 miles. brought a fine field ~
racers to The post JOAN Henry. who sold nth I'm
pools. finished In front OF the fayOrite BOndhOlGer IN
the 'a~t time Of l.pO2. The last race handraD
sct ccha,r of = mile and q half had We staricrs
Showppk crossed the line first in 21o2 Guy second aud
thurman third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
A SALE PRONOUNCED IRREGULAR.

Justice Larremore, il the Supreme Court.
yesterday rendered decision in the brought some
time ago by Cornelius ". Van Yoorhs to have .her-
ills sale OF certain premises la Nineteth st. near Fifth
ave, set ASIDE void on the ground OF fraud Mr. Van
Noorhis '57 Elizabeth Tinker eneredupon
his premises which were then un0ccupcd and enclosed
them, claiming them ~ her own. Aitcrward she
brought Judgment against HIM Tor about $50 and had
execution issued To The sheriff this Judgment in
1867 BY law the execution ought 10 have been re
turned in sixty days fact ii was not returned until
December. lNSO Before the execution was returned
the premises sold by the sheriff under the exec
ton and were bought IN hy Mrs. Tinker Justice Llrrc
held that the proceedings under this sale were in
regular and contrary TO good faith aud fair dealing and
must therefore be set aside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-29
CIRCULAR FROM THE TREASURER.

WAsInNGToN, May 2S.-The Treasurer has
ssued a circular regard to express charges on Ohlteu
States NOES the United states Treasury Ior t.
demptOn. f. is as follows: No app oprlauoh A"NiHE
been made for me nsporIOn of United states notes
Ia the Treasurer of the United states for redemption dur
ing the mex .ca year. the express charges
OF such notes received BY the Treasurer on ana aIer
July l. 1888 will not be paid by the Government "hen
the charges have been prepaid at private rates returns
will be made il requested. ny the treasurer rams
Ter check on any Assistant Treasurer Of the Unlted
States drawn the order o. the sender or OF his CORE
spondeui III not prepaid The express charges
unou the notes received and upon the
notes returned therefor Will ne deducted from the pro-
ceeds Of the remittance at the rates established under
the Government contract with the Adams Express Com
pany This circular doe; not apply 10 National bank
notes. which will ne redeemed and paid for III the same
nanner as nNrrtO1Ore.