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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Now that the substantial and beautiful
bridge across the Illinois river at this point
has been finished and the work accepted by
the council, the FREE TRADER desires to say
word in high appreciation of the services
of W. II. Hull as chairman of the bridge
committee, adding that to Mr.. Hull person
ally belongs much of the credit of this great
undertaking. During the past three months
he has been almost constantly employed in
looking after and attending to the erection
of this structure, and to his careful personal
supervision, as the work progressed, is due
in great measure the fact that not one dol
lar over the original estimate was required
to complete it. During this time he was
much Of the time absent from his store, and
without any compensation whatever, and his
labors on this committee are not over yet.
There is another month hard work to per-
form ere the approaches to the bridge are
finished, when MIR. Hull can resign his
craftsmanship with the conscious knowledge
of being at the head of public work which
has consisted of honest, faithful labor from
beginning to end,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
COlwell's Restaurant.

The social party held at Armory hall
Thursday night by the young people Of the
city are loud in their praises Of the supper
furnished them at Colwelrs restaurant, to
which 30 couples sat down. It was one Of
the finest suppers gotten up by any caterer
in this city for many years, and is so pro.
nounced by those who were fortunate enough
to be present. This fact is evidence to the
public that Colwells restaurant is becoming
a popular place Of resort, and it is deserving
of q good patronage by the public. 1t is
we'll conducted, and all connected with the
establishment polite and courteous to Gus
toners
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Wednesday next Seth C. Earl Post, accom-
panied by Fitzgerald's band, will leave for q
two days stay at the Streator Reunion. The
Post will take along band of martial music,
a squad Of foragers and their Vicksburg
mortar. Co. D will leave on Friday, to be
present and take part in the sham battle,
while large delegation Of citizens will be
present from here during the occasion.
Efforts are being made to get q special train
for Wednesday. and if this can be procured
Earl Post and band will leave about 8 o'clock
that morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Reader, Lon Piergue desires to inform you
through the medium of the FREE TRADER
that he is fully prepared to dispense oysters
in bulk, oysters by the can, oysters in
the shell, oysters fried, oyster dry stew,
oyster milk stew, oysters raw-in fact in
every style and variety. He will set you
out good square meal at all hours of the
day, and for trihe. All this you will find
at Piergue's, the boss oyster caterer, south
of the court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

The fifth annual ball Of the Ottawa police
force will take place at Willis hall mex.
Thursday evening, Sept. "a. The committee
Of arrangements consists Of the police force,
and the floor managers are Chas. Zeitler,
Chas. Neubert, N. B. Mitchell, ]. Scheying,
Jas. McQuade, &. Dryer, W. J. Morgan and
W. H. TRADING. The usual admission price
of 81 will be charged. This ball should be
well patronized. The force deserves the
benefit, and that the occasion will draw
forth a large attendance there can be NO
doubt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Read the advertisement Of VIM. Trabing,
and note the fact that he is about to dispose
of his large stock of mems, youths and boys
ready made clothing, at prices to suit the
purchaser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

The attention Of directors Of public schools
and teachers is respectfully directed to
Section 81 Illinois School Laws. Much an
noysnce and unpleasant feeling would be
avoided by observing the provisions OF this
section. The prs,tice of employing teach
er and permitting him to assume tie duties,
without possessing the required certificate.
is pernicious and illegal one, and if it hap
pens that the teacher fails to pass satisfacto-
rily is always the cause Of bad feeling and
distress.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Mothers should not fail to see the elegant
styles Of boys and children's clothing, and
learn the prices, at Oak Hall, the one price
clothiers north Of court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Jos. Woodruff Post, G.. A. r., at Mar
settles, will attend the Big Bend Reunion,
accompanied by the Marseiles brass band.
Members are requested to assemble at head
quarters at $50 A. N. on Tuesday, to leave
on the 9 clock train.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

A temperance centennial meeting will be
held at the M. E. church on the south side
next Sunday evening. Rev. W. w. Raglan
and others will address the meeting. All
are invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Mrs. Davis, widow Of E. F. Davis, who
died some time ago from the effects of pros
tration by the heat, recently received $4,000
from the A. o. wv.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
More Arrivals

OF stoves at Kendalrs. He has positively
the largest assortment ever seen in Ottawa.
Some magnificent heaters are among them.
Call and make your selection at once.
At F. A. KENDALL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
Mauley & Jordan

Have an assortment Of parlor heaters, bed
room stoves, cook stoves and ranges that are
hard to beat First.class goods and low
prices are sure to attract attention. They
can be found in great variety at Msnley &
Jordan's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

BE sure and shut out the cold that comes
through your broken panes of glass by re
placing with new ones, for sale at Forbes
all sizes-and putty that sticks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Tomorrow is "Atonement Day" in the
Jewish church, and the members Of that
faith will rest from their labors and attend
services at Lynch's Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
Strange. but True.

That all who want good goods at low prices
60 to Spencer's, on Court street. Gents
calf shoe, the best in Ottawa, s. Also
mems kip boots, superior article, $3.50.
Come in and see them, at SPENCER's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
More Arrivals

OF stoves at Kendalrs. He has positively
the largest assortment ever seen in Ottawa.
Some magnificent heaters are among them.
Call and make your selection at once.
At +. A. KESDALL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
Child & Phipps,

The above old, reliable boot and shoe firm
of this city would call special attention to
their large and complete stock Of mems wear
of all varieties. A new invoice Of ladies'
and misses goods just received, and at
prices that cannot fail to suit the purchaser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
Horses Wanted.

desire to purchase for the eastern mar.
ket one carload of horses, from four to nine
years old, weight from 100 pounds up.
wards. Will be at Whites Hotel.
c. BRINER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
County Court.

The County Court adjourned Tuesday, and
the jury was given a vacation until Monday,
when the court re-convenes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Going fast, the new stock of boys nObby
suits at the Oak Hall one price clothiers' ,
north of the court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Buy your trunks and vslises where you
get the best for the lowest prices.
NJ. SfiaTKL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Buttericks patterns for fall and winter
now in ct Scott Bros. 4 Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

A new and fresh stock Of artists materi.
ais, at C. N. FoRBEs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

Dress goods very cheap to close out bal.
snce Of bankrupt stock.
LACEY & Smith.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

The rush still continues at the Oak Hall
for those hns underwear ct panic prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19
M. STIEPEL

Don't fail to see the largest, best and finest
stock Of hats ever come to this city.
nj SrIEvyJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-19

DRESS SUITs.-Best line and most fashion
able 4.button cut-away frocks. Shirs are
now in. Call and see them before you buy.
Nj, STIErEL
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
E. DANIEL,
JAMES l.. MARTIN,
4. W. BOGGS.
PAY FOR SLAVES.
An Interesting Fact I'm Connection with
President Lincoln aud The War.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, October 30.-The Globe
Democrat will print, editorialiy, the follow
ing interesting fact in connection with
President Lincoln and the war:
A number of personal friends were
discussing some incidents of the late war !;
one of them spoke of Mr.. Lincoln's aver
sion to bloodshed, and in illustration said
that he had it from member of the Cabi-
net of the war period that Mr.. Lincoln,
Roads conference, in February, 1865,
proposed to his Cabinet to submit
a message to Congress giving to the
Southern States an amount of money
equal TO the probable cost of the war from
that time to its close, on condition of their
laying down their arms and returning to
their loyalty to the Union. The editor of
| the Globe Democrat, hearing of the conver-
sation, sent a memorandum of it to the
Hon. John p. Usher, who was, at the
time referred to, Mr.. Lincoln's Secretary
of the Interior, and is now a resident Of
Lawrence, Kas., requesting him to state
bis recollection as to its correctness.
From MT. Usher's reply, which was re-
ceived yesterday, we make the following
| extract: Soon after his (Lincoln's) re-
| turn from the James, the Cabinet was
| convened, aud he read to it for approval q
message which he had prepared to be suit
mit.ed 10 Congress, in which he recon-
meDded that Congress appropriate $780,
| co., ,000 to be apportioned among the sew
era States in proportion to the slave popu-
lation, to be distributed to the holders OF
| slaves in those States, upon condition that
| they would consent to the abolition OF
| slavery and the disbandingof the insurgent
army, and would acknowledge and submit
/ to The laws of the United States. The
members of the Cabinet were all opposed.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
PERSONALS.

GEO. II. NETTLEToN of Kansas City is
at the Peabody.
G. E. CLARK and wife of Paducah, Ky,
are at the Peabody.
IKE MAR of Cincinnati, o., is regis
tered at the Peabody.
ARTHUR HUNNEwELL of Boston is stop
ping at the Peabody,
FRANK MERIGoLD of Merigold, Miss is
stopping at the Peabody.
Mrs. FRENCH and daughter of Ohio are
quartered at the Gayoso for the winter.
MISSES MARY AND BERTHA FRANKENBUsH
OF New Orleans, La, are visiting Mrs. 9
ID. Denison, on Second street.
Miss EMMA TAYLOR Of st. Louis, Mo-, is
visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Fl. Taylor, on Alabama street.
Mrs. WIN. G. WEATHERFoRD and niece
Miss Susie Saunders, after prolonged
visit to Columbus, Miss, have returned
home.
Fort SCoTT (Kas) Monitor; "Mr. jaime,
a. Sangston, Southern passenger agent o.
the Illinois Central railroad, with head
quarters at Memphis, Tenn, is at the
Huntington. Mr.. Sangston is gentleman
whom it is pleasure to meet, and repre-
sents one Of the best among the grea
trunk lines of the country"
Prominent arrivals at the Gayoso Hotel
r. A. Taylor, Philadelphia: A NJ. CHS
holm, Peoria, H.; Benz. Shreve, J. F
Mobley, T. a. Bailey, F. B. Horton, J. T
! Harris, John Ritchie, J. w. Clark, New
York; Henry s. Eckert and party Of ave
Reading, Pa; Miss Eddie Howard snC
two sisters, Covineton, Ky.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
LOST OR STOLEN.
A Bank Messenger shows Up Twenty
Thousand Dollars short.

WASHINGTON, October 30.-Edward G.
Bayne, a messenger of the National Metro
politan Bank of this city, left that institu-
ton early this morning TO make his usual
daily collections from the other city banks.
In few hours he returned and informed
the cashier that he had lost the wallet
containing the money he had collected,
which amounted 70 $40, 100. Before in
forming the cashier of his loss, Bayne
drew from the bank 1880 which
he had on deposit there, and hand.
ed it TO his sister, to whose house
he had gone as soon as he missed the
money and who accompanied him back to
the bank. The money was in 800 and
$50 notes. Although Bayne claims to have
lost the pocketbook containing the collec-
lions the general supposition is that it was
stolen from him by some clever pick
pocket He claims to have taken the
pocketbook from his inside coat pocket
and put it in the hip pocket OF his pauta-
looms while in the city postofice,
where he went to get the mail
when he made all his collections,
and to have missed it after he had gone
about block from the postoffice. Bsyne
has been in the employ of the bank only
a few months. He is a cousin of the
Bayne Bros. of the defunct Exchange
Bank of Norfolk, Va. He was taken to
police bead quarters and put through g
severe examination and then allowed to
90. The bank officials have offered re-
ward of $500 for the recovery OF the
money!
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
PROPERTY TRANSFERS

W. +. Swinnea and wife to ]. J. Arnolds,
8 chains and 90 links in the Twelfth Civil
District, for ISL 76.
G. Kunkle and wife to Thos. B. Turley,
trustee, to secure DR.. VIM. B. Rogers,
guardian, in the sum OF $1,000, part oil
block 80, south side of Linden street.
l.. Ouenheimer to Edward Ksthriner,
trustee, to secure L Goldsmith in the SUN
OF $500, lot on north side Of Browns sv'
enue, 75xl50 feet.
NJ. B. Patterson to Mrs. Louisa Moore,
north half of lot 8, block AZ, South Mem
phis, east side of fernando road, for
S36S7 so
j. Massey and wife to L. w. late, 12t
acres in Seventeenth Civil District fol
$3.50.
q t. White ct al. to Otto Schwill
Z 50 100 acres of land, south side Poplar
street road, for $4,000.
Mrs. Beulah Robertson to ]. G.. Hand
werker, north part of lot 1S3, Greenlaw's
addition. east side Fifth street, between
Greeplaw ard Mill, for $1,000.
Z. c. Tally to W. F. Swinnea, eight
chains and twenty-five links in Twelfth
Civil District for SS1 76l00.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
UNDER THE WHEELS.
The Fate Of Messenger Boy In the Holly
Springs COmpany's Employ
Nice Questions
The Council Is to Be Called Upon TO De.
eide at Its Next Regular
Meeting.
Rattling Charges Made In Bill in Cham
eery-The Sporting Outlook
Other Local.

When the incoming train on the Mem
phis, Selma and Brunswick railway was
moving up Broadway yesterday mulatto
boy named Willie -, who is en-
ployed as messenger at the office of the
company, attempted to spring to the plat
form of one Of the coaches. He missed
his footing and fell, the wheels passing
over and cutting off one OF his legs and
managing the other foot He behaved
with tie greatest fortitude, though his
sutferings were of the most poignant char
acter. Medical aid was ct once summoned,
and he was conveyed to his mothers
house, in South Memphis.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
FROM THE PEOPLE.
a Lady Aevises Her Pastors.

Lacy ADVISES Her fastOrs
To the Editors of the Appeal:
DEAR SIRs-It s extremely notifying TO
US as members ot the Presby terrain Church
to see our own beloved ministers 30 con-
stantly before the public in controversy.
Their mission as blessed "peace-makers' lis
very inconsistent with this constant
stirring up of strife" Since the time,
some three or four years since, of the con-
troversy between Drs. Daniel and Long,
they have from time to time waged and
fought their battles through the columns
of your loH Hg-sufferipg paper, and been
read and commented on by hundreds OF
psop,e who are neither interested in the
| ministers personally or the matter in ques-
| ton. We of the church love her too well
| to care to gee her guardians-those of whom
we expect peace and forbearance-do any
thing to cast obloquy upon her fair name.
| This continual vranglipg we'll may cause
| the "World" to say: Il will have none
of this church hose ministers proclaim
| War to the hil,,' and leave undone the
weightie matters of charity and peace
Would the gentle Jesus, Prince of Peace
| approve this of His children? No, Pm
| sure not, for tits He who commands us
"Little children love you one another
| Yours truly, LADY MEMBER.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
JACKSON. MISS.
The COIOred State Fair-Speech by Z lac
Rev. g. o. III. Thomas.

lsPECIALTo THE APPEAL
JACKSON, October 8O-The crowd at the
Colored State Fair was large to-day, but
not so large &c yesterday. There was
display of fireworks on the grounds last
night by the Crescent City Fireworks
Company. This is farmers and mechanics
day. Gen. D. Lee and the Hon. G. E
Hooker were on the programme for ad.
dresses, bat were both unavoidably a6-
sent. Letters were read from each.
The Rev. G. o. H. Thomas, acting presi-
dent for the day, delivered ali address.
He addressed himself chiefly to the indi-
viduslity of the co.ored man, morally, in
tellectually and in mechanical and indus
trial pursuits. He argued that the white
mans Interest and that OF the colored
mans are identical; that they have a
common interest in all things pertaining
to the prosperity of the country and oi
each other; that he believed eact
race is ready and more than will
ing to aid each other and foster
| any undertaking for the moral and
pecuniary advancement OF each. He be-
| lieved this was an era of better days, one
looking to the improved condition OF the
negro in this fair Southland, which is his
\ home, the place of his birth and toll, anC
| the ground of his future victories in mora
/ education and industrial advancement
that the elements necessary for such :
victory are honesty, thrift, industry in
tegrity, morality and religion. Let thes'
virtues be his beacon lights TO guide hin
in the path of life and he will certainly
attain that position that will command
and receive the respect of all.
The Hon. B. K. Bruce announced tha
the Hon. W. II. Gibbs, Assistant Com
missioner for Mississippi at the North
Central ard South American Exposition
was on the grounds and requested that tn
educational exhibits here made from Tuga
loo and Alcorn universities, Holly Spring
normal school, Natchez seminary AM
Jackson college, and all articles of ever,
character here on exhibition, be turne'
over to him for display in the Mississippi
department at said Exposition. 1t is un
derstood that the schools and nearly g.
other exhibitors have acceded to the re
quest This vii add much to Mississippi
display there, Tor there is much here i
the agricultural, educational aud all indus
trial departments that is Of material inter
est and that bespeaks the prosperity Of tn
State.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
EMMA'S UGLiNESS,
As Detailed by Her Husband In ,
Divorce Bill.

As Detailed by Her Husband I'm ~
Divorce Bill.
In the Chancery Court yesterday A. Fro-
man, jr., a son of the former member Of
the School Board, fled bill for a divorce
against his wife Emma, who, according t.
his account, is a regular female dragon.
To begin with, he says she drinks whisky
and laudanum in unlimited quantities,
and in order to obtain money for intcxi-
csnts starved his children, sold their
clothing and his, disposed of any nous
hold article which could be turned int
money, and laid about the house in a
drunken condition nearly all the time.
When he protested she grew insanely an
grv, and he had to dodge for his life.
Hatchets, STICKS and other weapons were
flung at his head rather promiscuously.
Frequently, in the exuberance of her pas
sion, she broke the crcckery and smashed
the furniture, and thought it the proper
thing to lock him out at night. 1t was c
common occurrence for him to be obiige
to break in the door of his own dwelling
The only moments of peace he had was
when she would occasionally leave home
but even those were embittered by the
knowledge that she was in the habit q
visiting the house of her sister, who keeps
notorious house at No. IS Gayoso street
Wherefore he prays the court TO divorce
her from his bed and board.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31

Gov. Pattison of Pennsylvania, w. w.
Storey, the sculptor, of Rome, Marquis De
Toreigini of Italy and many other dis
tinguished persons. Gen. Shaler has
placed the First division of the National
Guard at the service of Gen. Mcmahon to
act as a military escort, but the offer, in
compliance with Mrs. McClellan's wish,
was declined with many thanks. Gen.
Mcmahon came to the city from Orange
to-day, and will return to the Mcclellan
residence this afternoon to make further
arrangements. The Army of the Potomac
will send representatives to the funeral.
Nearly 100 dispatches and other mes
sages of coincidence arrived to-day. The
Comte De- Paris sent by cable the fol-
lowing
Receive the expression Of the Geepest
sympathy of his late aide ior the widow
and family of his ueloved general. He
mourns not SnIy the best Of chiefs, but
also tie pest of friends"
kilograms were also received from Sam
uel j. Tilden, Gen. w. S, Hancock, Gen.
]. R. Mcpherson, the Rev. DR.. John Hall,
Gen. Alexander S. Webb, Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston, NJ. Rouatan, Minister of france
at Washington, and the Marquis De Tor
regiani, Mrs. McClellsn's brother-in-law.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-10-31
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The esperadO ReufrOs interviewed
Under Peculiar circumstances.

ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.I
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, October 30.-The
Journal, published at Livingston, this
State, where the desperate, Steve Rem
froe, now an escaped convict, was formerly
sheriff, and where an unsuccessful attempt
was recently made to capture him, printed
an account of an interview of the editor
with Rsnfroe few days ago. The meet
ing took place in q dismal woods about
dark. Editor Herr met at the place 10
which he had been directed a well armed
sentinel, who, after an exchange of sig
rails, conducted him to where Renfroe was
awaiting him. The desperate first gave
an account of his vanderings after his
escape, one night about a month ago, in
| company with three other c0nviCts, from
Prison Pratt. He said they all came
to Birmingham fret and walked
| around town several hours, to
throw the prison blood-hounds CT
the track. He then lett Birmingham
alone, but the dogs got on bis track and
he returned to town, wading the branch
| for four miles. Next day he struck out fol
the Livingston country. He travelled foui
days, eating nothing, all the while in the
company of a tramp, who finally gave
him away and caused the attempt to take
him at Livingston. Renfroe said he woulC
never be taken while his ammunition
| held out, though al he wants is to ge
away. He named several officers agains
whom he has some prejudice, but said i
they would only keep out of his way h'
would let them alone. The Journal say
Renfroe cannot possibly be taken in bi
present position, as only one man can SCI
him at a time. Meanwhile, his presenc'
there keeps that whole region OF countr,
nervous, just about as it would be will
one of the James brothers a sojourne
| there.