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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06
A Bad Outlook for Wheat.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 31.-The grow
ing wheat crop having reached a
critical stage, and winter wheat hav-
ing approached a condition sufficient
! ly near maturity to approximate the
acreage and probable yield, the
Farmers ReUieW has followed up its
usual weekly summary by com
pIete survey Of all the Western and
Southern Wheat-gr0Wing states, re-
ports having been received from over
5000 correspondents, covering every
Wheat-prOducing county in Ohio,
Michigan, Indiana, Illinois. Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Kansas,
| Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa and Dakota, together with a
very accurate and recent summary
from the Pacific coast region, made
| by the Associated Press. 1t is be-
| lieYed this will be one OF the most
complete reports ever prepared. The
review has been carefully prepared,
and the Information is believed to be
| the most exhaustive and latest that
has yet been obtained, and foreshad
owS the state and government re-
ports. The Rerie1c say: The
gloomiest views have been adv need
concerning the winter wheat outlook
for 1889 must now he accepted as the
most accurate. The promising con-
ditiOns Of 1884 have this season been
completely reversed. The absolute
uniformity of the returns indicates
that the outlook for the wint"r-sOWn
wheat this year is the worst iii 10
years, and it may he now set down
as positive that under the most fi,Y-
Oring conditions the total winter and
spring wheat yield is to fall consider
| ably under the short crop of 1891,
when the total product was 3S0,0l0,-
900 bushels. With the exception of
Michigan, Oregon and Washington
Territory, AS the far Western slope,
the causes leading TO a decreased out
put of winter wheat are almost iden-
tical. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Kansas and Missouri the ground was
bare of snow during the winter, and
the severely cold weather at the close
of the winter was followed by dry,
cold winds later on. There was also
a decreased acreage. owing to the low
prices which prevailed for the crop of
1884. In California the decreased
acreage was accompanied by severe
drouth, which has tended to almost
thin the growing crop. Oregon and
Washington Territory were saved by
bountiful showers, which came in
time to save the grain. When the
states are considered in detail the
situation can be better appreciated.
IIlinois-Fifty-three per cent OF the
entire wheat crop of the state has
been plowed up, and more would
have been plowed had not the
ground been sown to clover and
grass. A very large proportion of
the wheat that is heading out proves
to be chess,and there is no prObabili-
ty that bread and seed will be made
in Southern Illinois this year. -Four
entire counties in the central and
southern tier have been plowed up,
and in eight other counties the crop
is reported as an entire failure. The
average condition of all the counties
of the state does not exceed 46 per
cent of the yield of 1884, based upon
the fields not yet plowed up.
Kansas The same conditions
which exist in Illinois are to be
found in Kansas. with this exception
that the Hessian fly has been at
work more largely in the one. state
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

WASHINGTON, May 3O,--The CRIT
&c has the following: 1.-THE Critic is
credibly informed that at the last
caucus held in March by the Repub-
lcan Senators the following two
rules in substance, were adopted in
accordance with their views of civil
service reform:
First That in case of the remov-
al of any efficient Republican public
officer on the alleged ground of often
sive partisanship and the nomination
Of Democratic partisan in his place,
that such nomination will not be
confirmed.
"Second--That any Democratic
partisan who causes the removal of
an efficient Republican and receives
as his reward for causing such re-
mOval the nomination as successor to
the decapitatrd official, that such
nomination will no be confirmed"
The reasons assigned for the adop.
ton of these rules are understood to
be in effect that the Senate, under
the constitution provision Of "adyice
and consent" is an advisory body to
the Executive, and with him is held
responsible for the character of the
Civil Service, and that under the
laws of Congress establishing Civil
Service reform in the public Offices of
the country, their duty requires some
such action as indicated in the above
given caucus rules.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

An interesting discovery, said to
have been made by Appointment
Clerk Higgins, is that the records of
the departments contain large num-
bers of cases in which Government
employees obtain or seak to retain
their positions on the strength Of false
claims to military service in the late
war. Higgins claims to have dis
covered a number of cases in the
Treasury Department in which in
cumbents have falsely represented
themselves as being old soldiers, with
a view to secure the consideration
which the law promises to that class.
Higgins proposes to have the war
records searched and the military
claims of Treasury employees verified.
He is reported to have claimed that
there are scores of cases in which he
is awaiting final and formal evidence
of misrepresentation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06
Colonel Baughman, of the Freder-

Colonel Baughman, of the Freder-
lex Citizen. is very much incensed at
the appointment of Major Allison as
deputy postmaster for Baltimore. He
has lengthy editorial on the subject,
in which he Iarrups the "indepen~
dent" Democrats pretty lively and
concludes as follows: 1--WE would
like to know when we are to COM
mence to stick to the old doctrines OF
the party, for if the true men are
everlastingly to be turned down for
disorganizers, then goodbye to De-
mecracy in Maryland"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

bushels, and from Eastern Oregon
and Washington Territory at $780,
900. making a total available for ex-
port from Oregon and Washington
Territory of 100000 bushels. The
total yield of wheat in Oregon and
Washington Territory last year was
11.700,O0 bushels. The estimated
yield this year will be 100000
bushels.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

James Graham Pearre, son of the
late Judge Pearre, of Cumberland,
was convicted in the Baltimore
Criminal Court on Wednesday of last
week, of attempting to commit fell
onious assault upon Mrs. kirkland,
a few months ago. The affair occur
req at the Albion Hotel, where the
two boarded at the time. Pearre is
twenty-five years Of age and law
student. Mrs. kirkland is thirty
five and has been separated from her
husband for some time. The penal.
ty is from two to ten years in the
penitentiary. Senator Whyte, coun-
sci for Pearre, will carry the case to
the Court of Appeals. Mr.. Pearre
has been bailed in the penal sum of
$4,000 to await the action of the
court.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

A train arrived in Chicago Sunday
afternoon in charge of a mailman,
who, with pistol, had terrified the
train hands and passengers. Before
he was captured he killed one police
officer, MORALLY wounded another,
and was fatally injured himself.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

A new stock of stationery, plain
and fancy, OF the latest designs. VIII
be on hand In few days at the POST
office, EVANSVILLE, Md. Look for il.
Wait for it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

A recent complete survey of the
Western and Southern wheat grow
ing states made by the Farmers Re
Uie,o, of Chicago, indicates that the
outlook for the winter.sown wheat is
the worst in ten years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

The entrance of the new B. & O.
railroad into Philadelphia has not yet
been definitely settled upon, but it
will be made by an elevated road
branching off from the main line at
the SchuylkiIl and running to the
very heart of the city. The route, it
is stated, will run between Chestnut
and Market streets and will extend
as far south as Fifteenth street, and
a passenger station is to be built 'front.'
ing the latter street. Every obstacle
has been thrown in the way of this
line but the company has been able
to overcome the most of them and
push the work forward with wonder
full rapidity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

Secretary Lamar and the civil SER
vice commission are at loggerheads
as to the right of naming candidates
for clerkships.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06

An earthquake has laid Serinagur.
the capital city of Cashmere, in
ruins, entailing a great destruction of
life and property.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-06-06
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Correspondents must enclose full name and
address not necessarily for publication but
as a private guarantee Of good faith. Reject
ed communications will not be returned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

The city council met in regular session last
Tuesday night. Among the actions taken by
the old council before it expired was the APP.
proval of the action Of the finance committee
in settling with NJ. 7. Maloney in full, for
services rendered city in the bond question,
paying him 81 900. Thos. w. Burns was al.
lowed $3.50 per day tor services AS fire engi.
reports were accepted showing receipts of
$40, 213.44, and disbursements amounting to
SIS, 092 IL, showing balance on hand of g.,
Isl .32. BY rising vote &. l.. Bradford, the
retiring clerk was rendered the thanks OF the
council for the efficient and prompt manner
in which he had performed his duties. The
new aldermen: Messrs. skinner, We'll, Maher
and Ebersol, with White reelected, were then
sworn in by Esq. Weeks and took their seats.
The recommendations in the Mayors inaug-
ural were referred TO the appropriate commit
tees. The Mayor then announced the com.
mittees as follows, they being unanimously
confirmed:
Streets and Alleys-John Hoban, X. z.
Skinner, Almon Thomas.
! Local Assessments r. T.. skinner, Almon
Thomas, Daniel Maher.
| Law and Ordinance. W. Ebcrsol, Thos.
| f. McKnlay, l.. 4. Williams.
| Finance-lhos. f. Mckinlay, Alfred White,
Isaac We'll.
Health-L. A. Williams, Alfred White, j.
! w. Ebersol.
Fire Departmcnt-Wm II. Huh, Isaac We'll
John Hoban.
Gas-Daniel Maher, VIM. II. Hull, Alfred
| White
Policc--Alrrcd White, Thos. +. McKinlay,
/ /. 4. Williams
/ eweragc-Almon Thomas, John Hooan,
Il. +. skinner.
Building and Sidewalks--Isaac We'll, VIM,
! II. Hall, John Hohan.
Liccnse-Thos. f. McKinlay, Daniel Maher
j. W Ehcrsol.
The following were also appointed and con-
Grmcd without dissenting voice, all being
rc-apporntments:
K. NJ. Macarthur, health officer; Robert vii
son, city surveyor; Joseph Fcnnell, STREET su
Ipervisor; j Maher, city marshal; Thos. Brcn
nan, assistant marshal; Henry Wolf, chief en-
ginceI; VIM. H. Hull, assistant engineer
+. A. Nattnger, city printer; Chas. Hahn
engineer of steamers; John Esterlne, drive
of steamers; Thos Lysaght, driver of hos,
carts; Benz. Jones, night Waterman; Angus
tus Smith, Robert Burnett, Peter Welch, bridg
tenders.
On motion Of Alderman Hull, seconded b,
Alderman McKinay the city attorney wa
instructed to draft an ordinance to ALLOW
saloons paying $500 license per annum ont
pool table, license free. The pay roll 70
April salaries amounted to $l,95750. AID
journed 10 Tuesday night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09
No Dull Times.

The bad weather, "dull times" and all such
complaints, seem to have had little effect on
trade at II. j . Gillens, for trade there has been
excellent all week. The carpet department
has been especially active, and sales have
been even more easy as the excellence OF the
stock, the low prices and the facilities for
meeting the demands Of the public become
more thoroughly understood by buyers. In
truth, no such bargains or satisfactory hand
ling of orders has been known in Ottawa for
years, if ever, and the public has not been
slow to show their appreciation of the bar
gains offered.
In other departments-of dress goods, in
corsets, in notions and all spring novelties,
there has been no reason to complain OF
dullncss. The fact is people will buy where
they find it pays, and that the spring sale
has been so successful is ample testimony, we
take it, when almost all complain OF dizziness,
to the fact that Fl. j. Gillen is Offering bar
gains that are unusual, to say the least All
are invited to CALL and all are assured that the
extreme Of low prices will be offered in all
departments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

The entries to the two, three, and four
year colt race, at the coming meeting Of the
Ottawa Driving Park Association, closed May
LIST, with IS entries, comprising some Of the
best colts in the West. The following horse
men have made nominations: A. L. Thomas,
Joliet, 0; W, A. Sanborn, Sterling, q II. &F.
Duhme, Cincinnati, 5; Artesisn Stock Farm,
Prairie du Chen, 9; II. Holmes, Thos Reedy,
Geo, Eggleston, Thos. A. White, Chas. II. An
geync, John Paul. Ottawa, one each; John
5. Wolf, ir., Cedar Rapids, Neo., 2; DR.. II. NJ
Treas, Millcdgcville, Ill.,, |; NJ. F. Corey, La
Sale, ,; r. A. Need, Paw Paw, .; c. j, Kre
baum, Havana, f. X. Wormey, Mendoza, IrG
X. Harris, Coldwater, Mich, II. G. Sands, OIL
ney, F. j. Bliss, W. +. Carpenter, Earlyillc, c
+. Abbott, Dallas, Texas, +. 7. Billmeyer ant
Geo. II, Nash, Cherry Valley, one each,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

The story of Aladdin and his wonderful
lamp, which by rubbing it with the hand
transformed all things into the beautiful, can
not be more wonderful than the millinery
emporium Of Mrs. Heinrich, on Court street,
which all of this week has been the scene Of
real beauty, grace and politeness. That csti-
mable lady, with the aid Of accommodating
clerks, with busy fingers and hands, succeed
ed in making an almost ineXprcssiblc show OF
millinery goods, in satins, grapes and velvets,
flowers, ribbons, Spanish and Pompadour
laces, intrcately and artistiCally arranged
about the handsome store on shelves, tables,
and glass cases and show windows. which
rendered sparkling and bewildcring effect to
the bchodcr. Those beautiful ornaments in
feathers and flowers are perfect gems and the
latest styles. The rage is the beaded crowns
for bonncts. Mrs. Heinrich offers babies
lace Hoods from 35c upwards. Any amount
of plaids for sashes and great line Of straws
at very low prices.
We are authorized by her TO thank the la
dies for their liberal patronage during tn,
| this week, and for their good will and trade il
the past Those who have not attended the
grand opening will have an opportunity to
day to see one Of the finest millinery estab
lishments, filed with the richest and choices
stock in La Sale county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

Work on the proposed history of La Sale
county is already assuming tangible proper
tions. The latest arrival is Mr.. j. j. Rising,
who will be located in the city of Ottawa.
Several other historians are expected TO ar
rive soon, for work in different parts OF the
county. 1t is to he hoped that the interest
that is being awakened in the enterprise VIII
be maintained The Old Settlers Society is
soon to have meeting, and will appoint a
committee to examine the manuscript, when
the same shall be prepared, before it goes to
the printers hands. This is a step in the
right direction, and it is taken at the request
of the company who are getting it up.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

The friends and immediate neighbors of
County Treasurer Raymond cOmmcmorated
his 10th birthday last evening by presenting
him with beautiful gold headed cane. The
rarty met at the residcnsc Of A. NJ. Hoffman,
ESQ, and at eXactlyS O'Clock proceeded IN
body to the residence of Mr. Raymond, taking
him completely by surprise. A felicitous lit
tie presentation speech was made by John f.
Nash, Esq, and responded to on behalf of Mr.
RAYMOND by Judge Evans Hearty greetings
and hand shaking followed, with hastily eX'
temporiscd refreshments and cigars. Altoge
Their it was very pleasant little reunion
and neatly paid compliment to an old and
honorcd citizen and faithful public servant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09


As powerful dclincator of Shakespearean
characters Edwin Booth, to-day, stands un-
qucstlonably in the front rank of the great
actors OF the age. No other American actor,
with the single exception Of Thos. W. Kecne,
of,all of Booths contemporaries, deserves to fall
heir to his histrOnic honors on the dramatic
stage. Keene is a worthy Knight of the
sock and buskin," graceful in carriage, the
possessor OF u natural and cultivated volume
Of voice and is always en- rapport with the
character which he represents In every one
Of the Shakespearcau roles essaycd by Keene
even Booth himself is not more thoroughly
subject to the influence OF the personnel of
the character. Several years ago, when he
was playing as leading man at the California
Theatre, Booth and Barrett were among his
auditors; and after Keene had finished a
splendid sentence, Booth, turning to Barrett,
said: " That man is the coming tragedi6n OF
America. On Wednesday evening next, the
people OF Ottawa will have the pleasure Of
seeing Thos w. Kccne at the Opera House
in Macbeth" supported by powerful com
pany Reserved seats will he placed on sale
next Monday, at 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

Mrs. Gregg, the reliable milliner on Main
street, has received and has in stock an entire
ly new line of hats, millinery and trimmings.
Some of her specialties are flowers and EN-.
broideries, Of which she has a handsome out
lay and which are very captivating. especially
the gilt French flowers.
She has also cheap trimmed and untrimmed
hats for misses and children from l0c. to SOC.
Ladies desiring to have their old hats and
bonnets renewed and made as good as ever
will find Mrs. Gregg ready to convert them
on short notice.
AS to her prices that is a question easily de.
termined. They are as low as can be found in
any like establishment in La Sale county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09
Anusenents.

Harry Murray, contracting agent for Burr
Robbins circus, was in the city Monday and
Tuesday last
VIII S. Smiths Swiss Bell Ringers, which
and Friday nights, will give matinee at o.
clock at the Opera house this afternoon.
Minnie Wrights father has his "dander"
up vet, and refuses to be comfOrted. If Mr..
W. had read many OF the latter day school of
novels he would have found out before now
that great many girls marry against the
wishes OF their parents and in many eases
lead happier lives, too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09
Pencilings,
Narseilles Is agitating q public library.

Marsellles Is aSitaunS puDiic library
The A. 0. II. society of Elgin has disbanded.
Commencement exercises will be held June
4th
The c. B. & Q, pay car will be here next
Tuesday.
In Wenona, one man has to act as city mar
shall and street supervisor.
Three out side out, is the Ottawa base ball
mustache for the season of 'S5.
The Mendoza High School Will grind out
six graduates this commencement.
A democratic paper has been started at Paw
Paw, called the Revic,s. Will Farrand is editor.
Now that the Joliet strike is over O'Dono-
van Rosa can go there and lecture with
safety.
The city council will meet again next Tues
day night, to pass upon the bonds OF saloon.
keepers
Joliet has had Belva Lockwood and John
Pope Hodnott inside of week on the lecture
platform.
A Sheridan man the other day struck a
"wolf hole" and dug out nine cubs for which
he received S27.
The contractors of the !. 4 N, the new road
being constructed through this county, are
all Iowa and Dakota men.
| 1t was Jack McLauchlan versus Jack Red
dick in a La Sale paper last week The stuff
wouldn't open jack pot.
What has become Of that $4,000 hotel at
MENDOZA? Was it paper ho'el, with Sea-
man and Rugglcs as architects?
Edward Madden, of Utica, aged 50, was in
TERED in the Catholic cemetery here last
| Tuesday. The funeral was large one.
L. A Thomas was appointed principal of
! the La Sale schools at meeting of the board
of education, and II. P. Heiser assistant.
The La Sale Times changed its location
this week; it has come down one story in its
flight, but the subscription price remains the
same.
The petit jurors summoned for next Mon
day have been excused, and will not be re
qucsted to appear, court having been ad
journed.
The Wcnona IIader thinks it would be ;
good thing to have the townships of Usage
and Groyeland added to Marshall county
Can't spare 'em, Mr.. Inder.
City Treasurer NJ. Callahan, of La Sale
gave security for $500 with such solid mel
of his city as NJ. Byrne, j. NJ. Welch anC
John Quinn as his bondsmcn.
Mayor Allen recommends n "curtailmcnt
in his inaugural. This, however, has nothing
to do with the COW question which agitate
the mind of the average west slider.
Langdon, who has a contract on the |. " \
says that that portion of the road between
Dimmick station and the Spring Valley mine
west of Peru will be finished in 90 days.
Sunday afternoon last La Sale woman
who had recently been separated from he
husband, jumped from Fifth street bridg
into the Vermilion creek. Her husband say
the deed and pulled her out.
According to last Wednesdays Times Geo
Blake has kept up the custom of dining OF
green peas 70" over 80 years; yet any on
who carefully scrutiniZes the Master in Char
Gerry would think the above fabrication
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09
These are Solid Facts.

Tbs best blood purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach of suffering hui
manity, truly is Electric Bitters. Inactivity OF
the liver, biliousuess, iaundice, constipation,
weak kidneys, or any disease or the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an appetizer,
tonic or mild stimuant, will always find Elec-
lric Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly, every
bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded. Sold at fifty cents bottle
by LutZ and Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

When you are in need of good serviceable
boot or shoe it will be money in your pocket
tc call and examine the stock of Child ~
Phipps. This firm has by long and honora-
BILE career in business demonstrated to the
public of the city of Ottawa and surrounding
country that no goods will be misrepresented
purely for the sake of a sale. There is moth
ing of the shoddy variety to be found in this
store, and the goods arc fresh, well manufac-
tured and sold at the lowest possible margins
of profit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09
New Meat Market.

|, the undersigned wish to inform the pub
lie that have opened n meat market in the
old Fox River stand, corner of Main and Co.
hmbus streets, where / will keep a choice
line of good fresh meats, and all of them at
the lowest living prices. Please give me a
tri,I NJ. j. MCDERMOTT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-09

Fred Grove arrived in this city from Dakota
last Thursday, having heard that his wife had
been adjudged insane. He had left Strcator
some time ago to seek work in the far west,
and the knowledge that his wife was about to
be sent to the asylum nearly drove him dis
tracted. The poor man was in sorry plight
when he arrived home, and feels almost bro
hearted over the sad event, II is thought
Mrs. Grove became insane through religious
excitement