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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
Anusen1cnts.

The date Of the appearance here of the f..
male base ball club is Monday, Aug. 18th.
The club will play at La Sale on the 10th and
at Streator on the 18th.
The opera house has been undergoing re.
pairs this week and will be fitted up in first
class style for the race week show.
From the Hastings NcJraSkon is CLEANED the
fact that the Reds of that place are playing
good ball this season. Redmond and Cavan.
augh, Of this city, are on second and third,
respectively, and are highly praised for their
efficient work. In one Of the late tours of the
club it returned having won out OF games.
The Josie Croker dramatic company went
up the theatrical spout last week at Morris.
About two-thirds Of the talent OF the company
was lodged in the adamantne cheek of its
manager, c. A. Sullivan, who was better cal
culated to manage some low dive than a
troupe with any pretensions to responsibility
or decency.
at would be interesting to the lovers Of
base ball if the Reds would arrange a game
with some club that would make them hustle.
They play too good game for any club which
has been here this season, and the people are
tired of seeing the Reds do them all up"
This comes from the Streator Times. II the
patrons of the Reds are monotonously tired
of seeing their club whip everything that
comes that way, let game be arranged with
Duncan's nine, of La Sale, and the Reds will
find their match; at least, the La Sale club
asserts that it can down Streator this season,
and Ottawa may have club before the season
ends that will make the Reds look well TO
their laurels.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

On Thursday afternoon Adjt. Gen. Vance
and Col. Schaeffer, with Chicago gentleman
connected with the c. X. l. Il 7. Ry., were in
the city looking up site for the State En-
campmcnt. 1t was agreed to locate the camp
on the Reddick farm two miles west of the
city, 1t being found impracticablc to occupy
ButfaloRock this ycar, but it is more than prob.
able that elevation will be selected for the per.
mancnt cncampmcnt if it can be secured at a
reasonable figure. The first brigade l. n. G.
will 20 into camp for one week beginning
August 9th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Wednesday afternoon Dick Skuse, Jim Nc,
Govern and Tim McCaffrey thought little
exercise would timber their joints and conclu-
ded to take a row. 1t was blowing stiff SOU
wester and after the trio got well out in the
river opposite the Mineral Spring it was pro-
posed to luff little to the lceward and change
sail. But there was another unforeseen change
and one which filled them with fright and wa.
ter. The boat capsized and sent them over.
board. Dick shipped three pnts of wa
ter and the Others got their holds full. They
got enough of rowing that day
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

II b. Stone, general manager, T.. p. Ripley,
general freight agent, and Pcrciyal Lowell
general passenger agent of the c., b. u g..
will be in Ottawa on Monday, July 18th, and
will be pleased to meet any patrons of the
pany, are interested in the prosperity Of this
section. Although their time may not permit
them to remain long, they will hear any com
plants and thankfully receive any practicable
suggestions. The hour Of arrival will be civ
en- Monday morning upon inquiry to
GEO. T.. Roe, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Although no definite programme had been
arranged for celebration in this city, there
was excitement enough on the evening of the
Fourth. About six o'clock the grocery house
of Jas. T. Walsh, on north La Sale street,
was found to be on fire. The members Of the
fire company that did not go to Morris to cell
citrate responded promptly, but the fire had
made such progress that when all was ready
the fire was well under way. Everybody took
hand in to help put the fire out, and the
tiremen's places were taken by men under the
influence of liquor, and thoroughly demon
allied condition of things occurred. The
fire kept steadily on and the mob about the
burning building increased, and then free
fight followed, policemen, drunken men, al
dermen ct al, getting into rough and-tumble
scrimmagc. Marshal Maher claims that Con
Looney threw bucket Of water in his face,
in place of throwing it on the fire. The whole
matter is a disgrace to all parties engaged in
the fracas, and as there seems to be no one
directly 10 blame it is difficult to attach cen
sure where it properly belongs. 1t was free
fight in which over so persons took hand in.
W ME tie HSHl WAS ~ us HclSil llc Hosc WAS
turned on the fighters and this cooled their ar
dor by wettng down their fighting qualities.
One arrest was made, Jack Walsh, who after
considerable difficulty was finally captured
and brought to Jail. On Monday he was taken
before Esq Weeks, but the charges were
withdrawn, it being impossible to prove who
was responsible for the fight. In the melee
there were clubs, pistols and axes used, and it
Is matter of wonderment that death or two
did not occur. 1t was simply disgrace to
the city.
The question now naturally enough pre-
sents itself, whether or not the police are able
to effectualy cope with these toughs. If they
are not it is time that the city knew this fact.
On the other hand, if the toughs were not IN
fault as many assert, it is time to know this
and place the responsibility for this disgrace
full conduct where it properly belongs At
the council meeting Tuesday night there
should have been an investigation of the mat
ter, but this was not done. The loss occa
stoned Walsh by the fire on stock and furni-
turc amounts to about IS 900; insured for 81,
800. The building was owned by Richard
Wolfe and valued at 81 800 fully insured
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

store, it was impossible to get business local
from the firm, so busily were the members
engaged in selling the New Wood Mower, the
Minneapolis and other Irvine binders and farm
machinery. There has been great run on
this firm lately and it is selling an enormous
amount of machines because it keeps the best
and most improved agricultural inventions TO
be found anywhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Tuesday afternoon last crowd was seen
scurrying towards the Illinois river bridge
and the FREE TRADER man hurriedly armed
himself with pencil and rushed to the scene
A steer had deliberately attempted to commit
suicide by jumping off the bridge to the
depths below, distance Of some 40 feet. just
as the animal landed on terra tirma, he shook
his shaggy hide, and with tail over his back
and head down, blood oozing out of his dis
tended nostrils, came towards the re-
porter at the rate of go miles an hour. 1t was
a close race, but the newspaper man outran
the steer, and to his tleetncss of foot he owes
his present ability in writing of the subject
In the attempt to head him off in his mad ca
reer, Sam Dcgan's horse was badly hooked.
The insane bovine then sprang into the Fox
river and waded out to mid-strcam, where he
remained until he felt like coming out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The Knights of Labor Of Aurora, Ottawa,
La Sale, Morris, Seneca aud Streator will hold
a grand union picnic in ills city on Thursday
July 10th, to which the public are invited.
An elaborate programme has been prepared,
including addresses by Mr, Shank, president,
Rev. Shay, of Streator, &c, with sports, dane
ing, &c. In the evening the Hon. T. V. Pow.
derby, of Scranton, Pa, Grand Master Work
man of the order Of the X. of L., will deliver
lecture ladmlssion free at Turn Hall, to
which all are invited, the subject being some
late topic. big day Is anticipated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The break in the prices of millinery and all
other goods handled by Mrs. Heinrich, on
Court street, east of the new court house, is
still going on, and every day finds her busy
putting down prices to the lowest possible
limit. An opportunity to secure such rare
bargains has never been offered here before.
Ladies who call on Mrs. Heinrich will receive
the promptest attention. No trouble to show
goods. Mrs. HENTRICu.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Teachers employed in the public schools in
many towns in the southern part Of the state
are under contract not to visit skating Kinks
during their terms of school The pay Of
some is made conditional upon their compli-
ance with this arbitrary requirement. Any
teacher possessed of manhood or womanhood
Will not enter into any such iron-clad agree
mcnt, and the superintendent who makes this
condition in granting certificates should be
removed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
Carpet! Carpets!

The carpet trade this spring and summer at
Scott Bros. II Co.'S has been the largest of any
season in their business, and now for few
days they will sell last spring and this sum.
mer patterns in carpets, both in Body Brus-
sells, Tapestry Brussels and Ingrains, AT
COST, in order to close out entirely all Of this
seasons patterns. Their new fall carpets will
arrive soon and prices will be higher for fall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The Clifton house people are embarking In
the laundry business and have this week put
in l5-horse power engine with the intention
of in few days starting a steam laundry.
This is something long needed in the city and
Us it will be run in first class style, there will
no more be any necessity of sending to Chica.
go to have work done. 1t will be done as
cheap and as good at home.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

A farmer named Hoffman, living west of
Ottawa, attempted to shuttle OFF this mortal
coil by the arsenic route, on Monday. DR..
Weis pumped him out and he is on his pins
apaiu
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The Times hits its crony hard in the follow.
ing vigorous home thrust: "The Ottawa press
recently have been paying a little attention to
newspapers of this county who make a habit
of abusing and lying about Ottawa, We don't
feel jealous of any one, but when Jack Red
dick, whose paper has fine circulation among
our citizens, dcyotcs half column to damna-
bic abuse Of our city it is time his subscribers
here gave him some nttention.n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The following are the officers of the Ottawa
Star Gun Club; President, DR.. +. w. Weis;
vice president, Charles Metzger; secretary,
w. j. Graham; treasurer, II. {. Nash; board
of directors, d. Krouse, Peter Russell, NJ. b.
laws, NJ. B. Mitchell, NJ. X. Riordan and Nat.
Eels
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The Board Of Education met on Monday
evening and re-appointed all the teachers Of
the past term, except that Miss f. NJ. Sage
was made principal Of the north side schools
in place of J. P. Byrnc, resigned. The sala-
ries of Miss Nellie Rochelle, Of the Garfield
school, and Of L. L. Mckinley, Of the South
Side school, were increased. The pay Of the
others remains the same as last year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The railway condemnation cases 10 be tried
before Judge Gilbert next Monday, are insti-
tuted By the officers Of the new branch Of the
Northwestern, against some farmers Of Dim
mick and Troy Grove townships, to secure
right of way. The jury viii be required 10
personally inspect the property of those who
are made defendants.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The clerks of the city will soon present pc.
ttion asking that the stores be closed after S
O'Clock each evening except Saturday. The
request is 4 reasonable one and should be
granted An hours shopping after supper
time is certainly all that is necessary. The
same amount of business can be done by clio
sing at as by keeping open until 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Whites Hotel is being thoroughly repaired
and is undergoing general oyerhaulns. A
wash room is being built on the east side and
hard wood floors are being laid on the base
ment and first floor. The building will be
heated with steam next winter,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The board Of education are considering the
adyisablity of making some improvements
in the Lincoln school building. The commit
the on repairs Of this body was given further
time at the meeting, Monday night, in which
to make a report as to what should be done.
Now if the board are only considering" the
matter, then it is high time 1t should dofT its
thinking cap ard proceed to act In thi,
school a basement room Is used as a school
room (which is nearly altogether under ground
In other schools of this city where Easements
are used, the rooms are much more above
ground, and objection to them cannot be as
strong as to the Lincoln school basement.
Many parents whose little children attend this
room are most emphatic in their denuncation
Of it, and assert that they will not permit
them to attend next term if some better ar
rangements are not made. From hygienc
point OF view, the using Of a room nearly all
under ground is to be strongly condemned
Either the board should provide another room
or make that now in use one in which the
health Of the pupils could not be dangerously
menaced. The patrons of the school are pro-
testing and they have ample reason to protest
at the occupancy OF this basement room as
school room, unless suitable improvements
are made in 1t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

yer will hold S. s. convention at Hickory
Point Church on Sunday, July II, beginning
at |, o'clock A. NJ. Lunch Will be served at
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Chas. McNeal, OF Seneca, Louis Lcrch, Of
Peru, and Benjamin Eagen, Of Earlyille, were
taken to the insane asylum at Kankakec, by
Sheriff Miligsn on Tuesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

At meeting in Armory hall, Monday eve
ming, the Honorary Members of Co. d elected
the following officers: President, E. c. Allen
LIST vice president, D. Hapeman; I'd ditto, D.
A. Cook; secretary, c. l.. Stamatc; treasurer,
John T. Reed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
NEW TURNIP SEEDS AT RIALE's.
scott Bros. AZ Co.

Are now selling all their summer ladies' suits,
ginghams, cashmeres and silks at WHOLESALE
PRICES. This will be a grand chance to get a
dress now at bargain,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Buck Dickinson" the celebrated pacing
gelding, arrived Monday, from Detroit, Mich
igan, and is at DR.. William Sheppard's mfr
mary for treatment. He has a record Of 2:26.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Mr.. Josiah Pope on Wednesday last closed
contract with Abe Hogaboom of Farm
Ridge township, for the erection for Mr.. II.
Of large barn, about 40XS0 feet in size, 20
feet high, with basement, making, when com
petcd, one of the largest and most complete
barns in that township
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The moving machine is the great enemy of
snakes. 1t is noticeable that they are rapidly
disappearing in all the grass growing coun-
tries where the mowers are now used. some
fellows lind them in their boots just the same
as ever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The fourth quarterly meeting of the Grand
Ridge Circuit will ba held at Hickory Point
July 18th and 10Th. This is the closing year
of the pastors work; also Rev. r. d. Russcls
last year in the district.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The Burlington is contemplating a reduction
in freight rates so that Streator can compete
in the coal market with outside companies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Isaac Baumgardner, while at work in the
opera house, Tuesday afternoon, fell off lad.
der and had leg broken. He was tin-smith
and in the employ of Haberlin Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Max Kueussl is having his residcucr, 40
Illinois avenue. thoroughly refttcd and i'm
proved. Furnaces are bsing put in aud il viii
be protected by tin roof
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
Excursion Rates to Saratoga.

For short time the Burlington Route &C.,
B. II O. win sell round trip tickets to Sarato-
"a, n. Y, good until August 3lst, at s2i for
the round trip. GEO. f. Roe, Agt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

You want IN to wear well. Well, we wal
rant IN to wear we'll $. B. wilkins Co.'S
Rockford hosiery. L bi some X c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Some closing ont lots of WOMEN'S and
MISSES SUMNER SHOES at
ID IFAUY's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

l.. Hess, at the New England Bakery, oppo-
site post Office, furnishes the best Of ice cream
in the popular flayors by the dish or quart or
III larger quantities, for parties, socablcs, fcs-
rivals, &c. Orders from country towns and
anywhere else In the county will receive
prompt attention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

For the celebration in La Sale Saturday
S7lG.15 were collected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Several ministerial members of the Fox
River (CongycgationaD association met at
w. F. Days on Monday in a social way.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

David Shaw, Frank McGraw, VIM. CLARK,
and a woman named Moss, all Mendoza yaSs,
were brought here from that city Wednesday
and deposited in the county Jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

1t is said that the late Hon. Washington
Bushnell willed his property to his wife to
dispose of as she saw fit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Remember that lc want your U0Esy aud
will give you full value in boots and shoes.
CuJLp X PHIrrs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
New Tnrnip Seed.

DO NOT BUY OLD TURNIP SEEDS when
you can get NEW 1855 GROWTH OF
W. L. RIALE Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Sunday afternoon Roman Smiths residence
in the town of Grand Rapids was burned to
ground. Loss, - 600; insurance, $500; cause,
trc-Crackcrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

The board Of supervisors will meet liz scs-
sion here next Monday, TO equalize taxes.
The business viii probably be finished in a
few DAYS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
ChOIera DrOps.

have the Boston cholera drops, which have
,roveo sure cure for all affections OF the
bowels. Every family should have 1t in the
house, as prompt action may save life.
+. Y. GRIGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Straw hats at slaughtering prices at
NJ. STIEFEL's,
White Corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

A large stock of the best lubrcating oils
for farm machinery at hard times prices. Call
| AT +. Y. GRIGGss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Summer suits for boys and children at 70
per cent. discount. VI. SrIEEEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Pasturing at Reddick's stock farm, two
miles west of Ottawa. Good pasture, shade
and water. Apply at Egan's livery stable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

An Aurora tea man will give away three
to his customcra-all you and your Girl can
eat for nothing. This is huge layout for
the young people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
n. J. GILLEN.
Lawn Chairs.

The hot weather is here, and if you want to
keep cool purchase one of those easy, com.
Portable lawn chairs ut Russcll's and sit in the
shade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Mems suits at $40, former price sl3,
NJ. STIEFEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Gents fine shoes just received at Child d
Phipps'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
NEW TURNIP SEEDS AT RGALE's.

Sold everywhere. Wilkins.Co.'s hosiery
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11

Notice.

Largest stock, best made and lowest prices
t NJ. SrlEFEI',.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
Great bargains!

Positively hats sold at half price at Mrs. 4
d. Brady's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-07-11
NEW TURNIP SEEDS AT RIALE's.

A fresh lot of ladies serge slippers.
CHILD Il PHIPPs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-03
The Coast Survey Investigation.

WHAT IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED.
Judge ChenOweth says the committee from
the Treasury have got well along with their
investigation OF the coast survey office, and
will probably have their report made out in
three or four days.
The exact character of their report cannot
now be learned, but 1t is understood that they
VIII sustain the position taken by the first al-
dltor. u Is not true. however, that the "boy
expert, Rubsam, Is carried on the rolls at u
salary OF $500 per month. He is not an en-
certain work, tor which he has thus far been
pa1d Sl,I5O. Out of this sum he pays his work
men and makes for himself about three per
cent; The doubtful feature in the case is the
employment OF men to do the work whose time
Is supposed 10 belong to the government.
1t Is alleged that an officer of the bureau who
was dispatched some time ago with some 81 900
10 90 some work on the Atlantic coast, instead
Oh having the work done, disappeared for some
months ana spent the money in drunken
port ana false pay-rOlls, and that he was there
AFTER charged with forgery, embezzlement,
drunkenness and theft; that the discovery of the
embezzlement made restitution necessary, and
70 iaciiitate restitution the embezzler had his
salary considerably increased, and that he is
still In the service OF the bureau enjoying a
larger salary on account OF his drunken spree.
II IS alIeged that Mr.. Sagemuller one of the
omc1ais recently removed as chief OF the instru.
ment DIVISION, had the ordering of the instru-
control, and that Fauth a. Co.. O firm OF instru-
ment makers OF which he was member, made
very large profits out of government orders.
IL Is alleged that gold chronometers purchased
years ago for scientific use In the survey field,
at a cost of from 500 to $500 apiece have fallen
into disuse of late in the bureau and have been
appropriated To the private and personal service
OF some OF the officials.