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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
CALLING A HALT.

The Republican Office holders are taking
ating with the Washington Epentng Star,
that the President, in the matter of remov-
ais of Republicans from office and the ap-
pointment of democrats In their place, has
commanded Il halt, giving the heads of de,
partments to understand that the offensive
partisanship cry has become too indefinite
in Its meaning, and is doing the admins
tration more harm than good; and further
that he proposes to stand by his civil ser.
vice reform declarations, and to remove
only for cause, and not for excuses.
The story of the E0ening star, however
is understood to cover but small grain of
truth The offensive partisanship" plan
it is admitted, does not work well in prac'
tice. Rural democrats do not care to pre-
fer charges against their neighbors and
back them up with aflidavits though these
same neighbors who hold the postoiices
make no pretense of denying that they
have been and still are active and "offen-
sive" republicans. Nor do they care or
expect to retain their offices. They agree
entirely with their neighbors that their
places belong to representatives of that
party which became dominant on the 4th
of March; but they object to being driven
from office under charges that becloud their
regulations, nor do their democratic neigh
bors desire any such thing.
So, very good authority from Washing
ton says the Offensive partlsanship" farce
is played out, but instead of 1t a new prin.
ciple will be inaugurated; Changes will
be made because the good of the public
service demands that the offices shall be
administered by men in sympathy with the
administration
This looks little more like the proper
thing, and in confirmation of the view that
the Presidents "halt' means something of
that sort, it Is noticeable that the daily an
nouncement of appointments continues up
70 about the former figure, except that in
stead of the addenda, removed for cause"
or removed for offensive partisanship, the
only addition now is removed"
So far as the civil service law applies to
the minor places under the government,
Mr.. Cleveland doubtless will enforce Il in
letter and in spirit, but he is on record also
as an advocate of sturdy partisanship," to
quote his own words, and there is reason TO
believe that where his administration di-
rectly touches the people, as ii does
through the post-oiiices, it will be Demo
cratic. Still, the process of change will be
necessarily slow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
Labor Troubles.

Serious trouble continues at Bay City
and East Saginaw, in Michigan, on account
of the strike of the lumbermen for re-
duction of days work from IL to &c
hours, without corresponding reduction
of wages There are several thousand
men involved in the strike, and the main
trouble comes, as usual, from the strikers
not allowing the mills to be manned and
run by non-strikers. Gov. Alger has gone
10 the scene of disturbance with several
companies of militia to maintain order
AT Cleveland, on Wednesday, the rolling
mill strikers, to the number of nearly one
thousand, armed with clubs, marched to.
wards the plate MILL in the Eighteenth
ward, for the purpose of forcing it to close
When near the mills they were confronted
by squad of police, and vigorous Skin
mish ensued. Six policemen were in
jured, and thirty.fve of the strikers bit the
dust Several of them will die. A mum.
Der of arrests were made
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

Two Conventions of great importance e
the glass interests of this country are now
In session at Pittsburg, one being that of
the International Window Glass Associa-
ton, attended by delegates from almost
every factory in Europe and America; and
the other tina, of the American Green Glass
Bottle Blowers Association. Both are at.
tended by delegates from Ottawa. The
object of the former convention is said to
be to establish uniform scale. The north.
ern district has had a scale 10 per cent.
less than Pittsburg, while eastern men
have an Independent scale, averaging 2ls
per cent. less than that of Pi;tsburg. In
the convention Of the bottle blowers the
wage question will be the most important
matter, and the general opinions seem to be
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
The w eek.
Foreign.

Profound anxiety has been causeu IL
England by a report received on MONDAY
which later dispatches indicate Is well
founded, that the Russians have advanced
a large force to Zuldcar Pass in AighaniS
tn, passing over Persian territory ana
treating it AS if it was their own. The pass
is on indisputably Afghan territory ana
the movement is accepted as meaning OF
course that Russia is preparing to occupy
Herat. The report caused panicNy feel
inc on the stock board, being accepted as
proof that Russia is determined 10 force
war with England in India.
The Pal NAL Gazctte exposures continue
the reigning sensation in London. In an
swer to a question, the home secretary
stated on Tuesday in the house OF com
mons that the police would use every eXer'
ton to suppress the alleged denominations,
and bring the perpetrators to justice a
number of responsible men, including
Cardinal Manning, have agreed 10 exam
inc the evidence collected by the dazette,
and report to the public their CONCLUSIONS
Ireland has been thrown into state OF
great excitement by the suspension OF the
Munster Bank 1t was an institution held
In the highest confidence, and had, in con
nection with its chief Office in Cork, no
less than 80 provincial branches. The sui
fering which will be caused by the crash
must be vast, especially among the small
traders and the farmers of the south, as
well as its fifty thousand shareholders, who
will be called upon to pay the balance OF
their liability, amounting to nearly five
million dollars. The failure will create
quite as much misery as did the scandal
Gus failure of the Glasgow Bank, with its
memories of pious dictatorship.
A story, apparently well founded as com
ing through the financial agent of the
false prophet in Paris is printed in Henry
Rochefort's paper, that FL Mehdi, in con
sideration of 100000, offered to release
Gordon and guarantee him a safe conduct
TO the English line, but that the PROPOSE
ton was rejected by the Gladstone
ministry.
Another American beauty has caught an
English lord. The marriage, on Monday,
Is announced OF Lord Vernon, of Derby.
shire, to Fannie Lawrence, daughter of
Mr.. Francis Lawrence, os New York.
The Earl of Carnarvon, the new Viceroy
of Ireland, has advised the government
that the extra police system In Ireland is
now unnecessary. and that the present
peaceful condition of the country does not
warrant the expense or the menace in
vOlved in its maintenance.
The cholera has spread to the provinces
of Jaen, Spain, where forty-two cases and
eighteen deaths are reported Since the
epidemic began in Spain there have been
thirty thousand cases and thirteen thous.
and deaths.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
Washington.

The mills of the gods, likewise of the
appointing power at Washington, grind
slow, but sure. About the usual number
OF appointments has been made during
the week, but at the present rate II will
take about eight years to turn the rascals
OUT and put all departments of the govern.
ment Into the hands of the Democrats.
For the first time, the axe has hit this con.
gressional district, and on Tuesdays list
of fourth class postmasters appear the ap
pointments of George Comeriord at Mi.
nooka, Grundy county, and Erick Salberg,
at Norway, La Sale county,
A decision of Land Commissioner
Sparks afflrIs the right of entry to lands
heretofore withdrawn by the voluntary &C.
tion of the general land Office for railroad
indemnity purposes where the law did not
require such withdrawal. The decision
restores to entry many millions of acres of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
The Storm King.


The storm on Monday night was attended
by something like water spout In "A
part OF Mclean county, in this state
The damage to crops, roads, brisges, build.
ings, and stock within rather small area
bounded on the west and east by Saybroo>
and Gibson, and extending throughout the
valley of the Macknaw frcm Lexington &c
Oak Grove, and the valley of the Sangamor
six miles each way from Saybrook, cannot
be less than $25O,OO9, and probably ismore
The farmers were busily engaged in har
yesting abundant crops Of rye and wheat
when Thursday morning the waters came
down upon them and within an hour hun
dreds of acres of splendid corn and many
thousands of shocks Of newlycut rye and
wheat were swept away. Bridges by the
dozen were wrecked and miles of road de.
stroyed
On Wednesday the village of IIighmere,
Dakota, was struck by a cyclone and in
few minutes fifteen houses were wrecked
one man killed and number of persons
badly hurt
A storm of wind, rain, hail and lightning
swept through the Allegheny valley, Mon
day night, working havoc from Pittsburg
to Titusville.
But the most distressing storm disaster
of the week was the capsizing of a little
pleasure steamer on Minnetonka lake, in
Minnesota, on Sunday, and the drowning
of nine persons-all there were on board.
The boat belonged to eX-mayor Rand, of
Minneapolis, and the victims were his
wife, children and few personal friends.
All the bodies have been recovered
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
,bo, reduction will be proposed by the
manufacturers. Both conventions VIII re-
main over week in session

The Ottawa RepuJlioan has the follow
,,n :, recard 10 the new Streator daily;
oTbe Yimes will be democratic in politics.
and we fear may strengthen that party IN "
locality where it has gained largely
through the incHlciency of the republican
nro.s and unreliability of republican
ro..osn 70 which the Streator f'ce Press
roolics: ave wish to point out he TACT
,bat s,roator is the only republicancity in
In Sale county, and ask the RcP'6''ca''
TO account for it. Our last election also
showed a good republican gain b'cause
s,reator furnished Billy Cullen's successor
in Congress he shouldn't get greenYeu'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

Princeton Repubbcdn: "The Tiskilwa
band boys report inc time at La Sale on
the Fourth, and speak in high terms of
praise of their treatment by the people and
committee; in fact, they say they could
not have been treated better Everything
was done for their convenience and com
fort; everywhere 1t was orderly; no drunk
enness no roNCyism. Well done for La
Sale" Another account published in the
same paper from De Pue says: Several
of our citizens spent the 4th in La Sale,
and We think they generally If not unanl,
mously, pronounce II grand humbug and
fraud. Just think of it! Trying to cele-
brate the Fourth on their dry, dusty, seat
less, Shadehss main street, on burning
hot day. There was large crowd present
who wandered TO and fro on the streets and
sidewalks trying to rest themselves by
walking, and when tired out were COM
PEELED 10 use the sidewalks as seats, The
authorities had not enterprise enough to
even have the street watered. Drinking
water vas out of the question. There was
a pump i'm front of a saloon, but OF what
use WAS II with its handle chained and
locked close to its body? This was policy
of course. The whole business was policy.
II was admitted that certain parties living
on Main street would not contribute to the
ceIebration unless the amusemantS were
hold on said street. This was the policy,
and while il put money into the pockets of
tho xret goods merchants and others, IL lett
the visitors generally, in very uncomfort-
able nosition. If La Sale has no shady
grove no seats, no water TO accommodate
their visitors with on such occasions, they
had better give up the business and favor
the other twin-Peru. Shame on those La
Sale Shylocks!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
Indians,

A battle Is reported between the COW.
boys and Indians on the New Mexico
ranch of j. b. Slaughter, of Colorado
City, In which GO Indians and 1G cowboys
were killed.
Gen. Sheridan, at the request of the
President, has gone to Fort Reno, in the
Indian territority, in person, to ascertain
the cause of the discomfort of the Chey.
ennes, and to apply the proper remedy
He is supplied with sufficient force to
compel respect to his decision Meantime,
il is reported that the Indians are quietly
awaiting the investigation, and peaceful
solution of the pending difficulty is re.
garded as probable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

There has been so marked an improve
ment in the condition of Gen. Grant since
his sojourn on Mt. McGregor that his
friends are again expressing belief that
he will be restored to health. His physi
clans, however, do not say or think SO. Nc
doubt there has been great improvement
in his voice, appetite and buoyancy of
spirits, but the doctors say these are all
consistent with the development of cancer,
and are parts of those phases that are
shown almost invariably in the progress of
the disease. They, therefore, caution those
vino are so hopeful not to raise their ex-
pectations too high, because there is pos,
sibility of great disappointment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

The local newspaper is the one identified
with the interests of your home. 1t is;on!
Quoted by those you know Its columns
are filed with what is CT special and patic-
ular value to you In its prosperity you
have a vital interest, and to this prosperity
you can best contribute by givin, 1t
your support and patronage. 1t kows
your wants. Your interests are its int ssts.
1t Is your friend, your neighbor. 5our
duty is first to it, in preference to an and
all other papers. No outside or frign
newspaper can possibly have claims won
you until your duty is discharged tothe
local journal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

1t would be good idea to name country
roads and it is a wonder that il has nolong
ago been done. Another paper also sug-
gests that it would be a capital idea fir far
mers to place their names in CONSPICUOUS
place on their fence at their residence.
Both are very good suggestions, Let us
name the country roads and name our
farms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

The Wenona people arr getting interest
ed in the new town of String Valley, west
of Peru, and many of ITEM are investing
there. Fawcett PLUMB of Streator, recent
ly purchased $4,000 worth OF lots in the
newly laid out town
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

more, to pay FOR the Joliet boys dinner at
the Plumb House, and what was left the
officers and few of their friends licked up
in private champagne party. We would
like to know if ii is right to have thr clti-
zens donate money for "a few goldfish arsto-
cracy to splurge on?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

A streator paper is impertinently ,nquis-
tive and censorious in regard to certain
doings of its 4th of July ofiicers-thusly;
We understand that the good citizens
80 Streator donated money enough, and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

As even the devil said not to be so
black as he is painted, the SAM may be
true of the late Illinois Legislature. 1t
cost So, 429 less than its immediate prede
cessor and was in session but eight days
LONGER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

The balance of trade between Europe
and the United States for tie fiscal year
ending June 30, is in favor If this country
by $lG5 100000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

public lands heretofore kept out OF the
market because claimed by railroad cor
porations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18
The Gossiper.

She is modest, but not bashful-
Free and easy, but not bold;
Like an apple, round and mellow
Not too young and not too old,
Half inviting, half repulsive,
Now advancing and now shy
There is mischief in her dimple,
There is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature,
She is schooled in all her arts;
She has taken her diploma
AS the mistress of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when to smile;
Oh! maid is sometimes charming,
But widow all the while.
Are you mad? How very serious
Win her handsome face become?
Are you angry? She is wretched,
Lonely, friendless, fearful, dumb!
Are you mirthful? How her laughter
Silver sounding, will ring out!
She can lure and catch and play you,
As the angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors of forty,
Who have grown SO bold and wise
Young Americans of twenty,
With the love light in your eyes
You may practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall;
But know little widow
Who could win and fool you all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

All the fat men in town made their sum-
mer debut in shirt sleeves, Thursday after
noon. Shady spots were in high demand
by these prspiring loads of humanity who
fred off the most profane adjectives at the
weather, and every now and then told each
other that it was a hot day, fact patent to
every ten out of nine. Ottawa has a num-
Der of fat men who will have hard time
of it during the sultry summer campaign.
The proportion of fat men to fat women In
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

1t seems that as the weather grows
warmer Ottawa girls hats grow wider A
fellow can get in close proximity to girl
when she wears species of hat of flower
pot style, but when those girls with the
enormous extension rim hats, that look like
a snow pillow in the distance, come tearing
along down La Sale street like mad, the
wise reporter will discreetly step aside into
the gutter that he may not collide with her
head gear.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

Minutes of previous day were read and
approved. The committee TO whom had
been referred the petition of Rev. Heafy,
of Mendoza, reported favorably. In the
matter of the petition of the Western Union
Telegraph Co, S2l5 was the amount agreed
upon 10y the committee as its assessment
on property in the township of Groveland.
Thos RhoadS was allowed $50 on claims.
Committee on courthouse reported that a
water closet be constructed in the recess
adjoining the Circuit Court room, which
was passed.
On motion of Fischer Theodore c. Glib
son was unanimously elected county agent
for the ensuing year. Committee on sal
aries fixed the amount of the salary at
5000, which was adopted. Marsh, of Brook
field. in view of the matter that the county
house had been frequently on fire from
the effects of smoking, a resolution was of
fered to provide room for smoking for
the inmates, which was unanimously pass
ed. A sub committee, consisting of Blu
beck and Lukins, was appointed as a
committee to look after the appropriations
for the Illinois river bridge. The com
missioners of the town of La Sale present
ed petition for an appropriation for the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

Seriously speaking, has the city of Otta-
wa an ordinance which encourages fast
driving on the streets? If the ordinance
prohibits anything slower than 3-minute
clip after p. m, it seems to be the proper
thing to fully understand this, so that lynn
phatic individuals who are not sufficiently
agile in lodging these high flyers at cross
ings may remain discretely out of harms
reach. The council should provide the po-
liceman with stop watches and any driver
found lowering the 3-minute record on the
streets should be promptly arrested. As it
now stands a man cannot walk from his
lemonade without putting himself in jeop-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-18

One of the paramount questions at issue
among the rural press Of Bureau county,
just now, is the "Ox-Eyed Daisy" The
papers are full of her and even Senator
Whiting has had time to become mixed
up In the discussion After while these
editors will be writing of the " Cock-Tailed
Daisy" with "a little more sugar if you
please"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-28
ANOTHER RIOT.
The Crowd Twice Large Ever Be
fore Regular Police Club the
SPeclals-A Few Arrests
Made.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, FEB. 27.-The rotous
scenes in the Kensington Carpet Mill Dis
triot were repeated tonight. The crowd OF
spectators. which before has never exceeded
5000 people, was increased to 10000 to-
night. The Msyor had determined to break
up the riots and nearly 500 officers were
sent TO the scene Of disturbance. Mayor
Smith and the Chief of Police were both
present. When the fret detail Of officers
arrived at Ledom's mill they found the
street literally packed with people. After
the Other detachment arrived double line
was formed, and, working each way. they
forced The crowd back for g square
On each side ,.! ct the o., mill As the
end Of the street thus cleared, crowd Of
ren broke through the lines and attempted
TO reach the mill door, through which Cam
eYon was expected to come. The police
charged the crowds and succeeded IN forcing
them back beyond the lines. During this
encounter many persons were dubbed and
oial police we're escoTting Cameron toward
bis home; when the policemen at
Dauphin street was reached several officers
rushed upon the spscial police aud their
charge, and were about clubbing them back,
when they succeeded in making themselves
known. When Cameron and his special
escort reached Otis street the crowd was so
dense that the police pstrol wagon had to
be driven down street TO open q passage
way. Several snOW-balls we're thrown dur
ing the march to Cameron's house.
BAT the loom fixed was escorted 10
bis home without further molestation.
Trouble was expected at Joseph Tsylors
mills, where two nOn-union hsnGs are work
ing and 100 officers were posted there. &
large crowd gathered, but there was no dis
turDanCe.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-28

There is q disposition In some quarters to
find fault with Mclean Of the Enquirer, be.
cause il begins to look as IL he had spoiled
Ohio's opportunity for Cebinent fa7ors. An
albany special charges him with having
given both Thurman and Pendleton "bad
names" and that he't told Governor Clsve-
land that Thurman wss Old and in6rm and
of bad habits, and that Pendleton had
record that would not stand investigation;
but although he has succeeded in keeping
two Of his enemies out of the Cabinet, he
has not succeeded in getting himself, or any
particular friend of his into it, he allowed
"Gath" TO publish he Halpin scandal in the
Enquirer, and then wanted TO get the
ia ronage of Office into his own hands and
those of Payne, as consideration for his
support Of the Democratic National ticket.
Governor Cleveland has not forgot.
ten these facts, and the consequence
= that Mclean and no Ohio friend OF bis
VIII get into the Cabinet. These, however,
z az be mere rumo1s kept eAoat By the Re-
publican papers to add to the general unoer.
tsinty OF matters connected with the build
ing Of the Cabinet The talk about giving
New York two places in the Cabinent-one
to Mr.. Manning, another 20 Mr. whitney
can hardly have any reliable foundation.
These Albany correspondence seem TO be
blessed with wonderful and prolific mag
nations and much Of this daily slate max
iug and slate smashing seems to be the work
of their hands