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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
THE DEMOCRAT NOMINEES.

Joseph +. Kicker the nominee for Treas.
urer, was born In Germany in 1922. He
emigrated to this country with his parents
in 1899, arriving at New Orleans in Dec
ember of that year, remaining there but
a few months. He proceeded to st. Louis,
where he also tarried awhile, arriving at
Quincy on the 4th day of March, 1S4O. He
obtained employment as an ordinary labor
er, and assisted his father inpayiDg for two
lots which had been purchased of Governor
Wood. Later he clerked In grocery store
under the old Quincy House, remaining in
that position three years. Up 10 1S49 he
occupied different positions, advancing
with each change. In that year ne enter
ed into copartnership with Leopold Amt
zen and opened a dry goods and gro
Gerry house. For seven years this business
was conducted with grea: success, and In
81 he embarked in the produce business.
The following spring he was elected Pol
ice Magistrate, and reelected in 1862. At
this time he began the banking and ex-
change business on small scale, also deal
ing in steamship tickets from Europe.
Shrewd and cautious in everything, wealth
came to him surely and steadily. The H.
inois banks going down at this time he
bought up the stump tail" currency, the
transaction paying handsomely. Having
the confidence of the entire community,
his banking business enlarged rapidly, and
in 1865 he bought out the banking house
of John Wood II Co. Later he took a part
ner, and from that day almost unprecedent
ed success has attended the firm. Possess
ed of large wealth, welding vast inhu
ence with the German population of Quin
cy, he has done much to develop the re-
sources of the city. A man of unscrupul
Gus integrity and untiring industry, he
possesses the confidence and esteem of the
community to an exalted degree.
Professor F. F. Oldt has been superin-
tendent of the Lanark, H., city schools for
the past eleven years He is graduate of
Lafayette College, thoroughly educated,
and for many years has been prominent
educator. he mas been for several years
an instructor during the summers In the
teachers institutes In the northern part Of
the state, and is we'll known among the
leading school men Of Illinois. He was
prominently mentioned tour years ago for
the position 10 which he was nominated at
Springfield.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
THURSDAYS INSIGNIFICANT FACT

The democracy of Illinois are indeed
worthy of congra.ulstion. In convention
assembled they have demonstrated thei
sound judgment and their profound wis
dom by heartily and unqualifiedly giving II
the administration IF President CLEVELAND
an honest endorsement. The significant
fact of Thursdays gathering at Springfield
of representative democrats from every
portion of the state was not the nominating
Of tive gentlemen as democratic candidates
for state offices, nor the PRONUNCIATION of a
highly creditable set of political princi
Piles. Commendable as the doing of both
of these acts were they are overshadowed
by the greater and more encouraging fac,
that the democrats of Illinois are disinter-
estedly the friends of President Cleveland.
The display OF this feeling was not os-
teniatious and boistrous. II did not mani
fest itself in ill-considered enthusiasm. In
stead II was quiet, earnest, unobtrusive
and unmistakable. The sentiment that
prevailed at the hotels and in the conven-
ton hall was that the President is right In
the policy he is pursuing, and that he has
the good wishes and the good will Of the
democracy of the prairie State" with him
In his efforts to purify the public service
and elevate the standard of official integ
rity. That such sentiment should prevail
is highly creditable to the democrats of the
state. II ia In itself an earnest of better
days for them. 1t is proof that they meant
to be done by their President what they
said would be done by him when they pre-
sented him to the people as their party's
candidate.
The conclusion reached by the democrats
of the state that Mr.. Cleveland is absolutely
right in the course he is pursuing Is not a
hurried one, but instead, is the result of
calm and thoughtful deliberation His acts
have all been closely scrutinized, and TO-
gether with his utterances have been sub
jected to the test Of keenest criticism. They
have stood the test to which they have been
put by his own party, and after sixteen
months have received me,ited approval
The convention of Thursday was Mr. Cleve.
lands convention. 1t was his, not because
he asked it Of the democrats of the state,
but for the reason that his acts have been
SO wise, his utterances so manly, his dis.
charge of every duty so faithful, and his
of his obligations so sacred
that they could not do otherwise than give
unhesiratingly TO him their need of praise
and their truest allegiance
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
DISSATISFIED,

The friends of Mr.. Plumb are doubtless
pleased beyond expression at the result of
Mondays convention. II may we'll lie
doubted, however, whether his strength
with the republican voters of La Sale
county has been increased by the hurried
and unseemly manner in which the instruc-
tions for him were crowded through. AT
the best he Is not what might be termed a
popular republican, fact demonstrated in
the last canvass. Laying aside everything
pertaining to his methods of securing the
nomination, his republicanism is not of
such character as to commend him to the
best graces of the best men of that party.
Throughout the long senatorial contest at
Springfield, in 1876 Mr.. Plumb posed as a
candidate against General Logan, the regu,
lar republican nominee. To be sure, he
was the candidate simply of his nephew,
MIR. Fawcett Plumb, but yet he evinced a
willingness to defeat a regular republican
and take an endorsement from the demo,
Gratis and Independents then in the legisla-
ture
Prior TO the nomination of Mr.. Garfield,
six years since Mr. Plumb dallied with some
elements of the democratic party and was
almost Ieadyto become the democratic can.
didate for the position which lie now holds.
He did not become actively candidate
for the reason that he was personally friend,
ly to the republican nominee for the presi-
dency Until he became candidate two
years ago his republican political faith was
far from fixed.
Al present Mr.. Plumb is passing through
another stage. He is bending all the ener
giles of his being to gather to himself the
labor elements of the district and to do
this he is going to the utmost extremes
Back of Mr. Shay's candidacy for the state
senate Is MIR. Plumb. For the sake of Shay
he Is forcing TO the rear the very men to
whom he owes whatever political promi
hence he has in the district Without the
aid and management Of Walter Reeves
John Ames, W. 8, Cherry and c. Cope,
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Mr.. Plumb could have done nothing In the
Eighth district These men are now yir'
tualy relegated, and the men Of the Shay
stamp have taken their place.
Republicans, both at Streator and
throughout the county, are scarcely Will
ING to yield both prominence and position
to man of Mr. Shay's calibre and uncer'
tain political character. They are willing
to concede great deal to Mr.. Plumb him.
self, and bear with his own peculiarities,
but they "draw the line" at his latest com
bination of prohibition, uncertain republi-
canism, doubtful religion and approach to
communism.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
SENATOR DUNCAN.
communism.

The selection of Hon James w. Duncan
of Ottawa, for the important position o.
temporary and permanent chairman OF thu
democratic state convention at Springfield
was compliment that the friends of tina
gentleman In this county and elsewhere art
Justly proud of. The selection was made
because of Mr.. Duncan's known abilities
and in recognition of the important service
he had rendered the democracy of the state
while a member of the Illinois State Sen
ate-in which body, throughout the time
he was a member of It, he was beyond
question the recognized democratic leader
From the making of his speech, wher
escorted TO the chair on THURSDAY, by
Judge Phillips, Erskine M. Phelps and
Judge Patton, to the putting of the motion
toadjournd, La Sale countys distinguished
senator did himself proud, acquitting him
self In such manner as to reflect credit
upon himself and upon the county that in
the past has honored him with an impor
tant position of public trust His speech
was clear, concise, calm and logical. l,
was delivered in manner that proved
again that Mr.. Duncan Is not only logician
and rhetorician but an orator of a very
high order. Endorsing in vigorous Eng
fish the wisdom, patriotism and honesty of
President Cleveland, he had at the very out
set the good will of bis auditors with him,
a good will he kept to the very close. Greet,
ed with continued applause when he took
the position to which he had been unani-
chosen, he maintained himself
with dignity of bearing that
brought to him the friendship of all who
sat in the convention.
Beyond the personal compliment paid
Senator Duncan in his selection as chair.
man is the one paid by 1t to the younger
elements ofthe democracy of Illinois. 1t
might in all truth be said that the democrat
|c state convention was convention Of
youngmen. There were among its member
ship many honored and distinguished
democrats we'll advanced In years and
faithful party service but the men
who we're given positions at the hands
If the convention and who con-
rolled its policy were young men of ener
~, ability and high minded principles in
political actions. The administration of
President Cleveland isa young mans ad-
and 1t is more than probable
hat those who hereafter wi II figure in state
md national politics will be young men of
he country who know nothing of ante-b bel
um political controversies and met hods
md care less They gave impetus and dash
o the campaign of two years ago and in the
contest to come will bear the heat and bur
len of keeping the reins of the national
government in democratic hands.
President Cleveland has no more ardent
ltmirers and disinterested friends than the
men who constitute the young democracy
If Illinois.
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1t is hard TO say which a La Sale county
republican likes best--to attend a convention,
plan a campaign, or attempt to elect can
didate. Certain, however, il is, that he APP.
pears to the best advantage at convention
1t is traditional with the party that on con-
vention day each delegate must appear at
his best, and in consequence "the best Sun
pay goto meeting cloths are taken from the
peg in the close, thoroughly busted and
donned for the occasion, The result Of all
this is that the republicans when they come
together present very slightly appearance.
To be sure great number of the suits are
"hand me downs "back numbers"
way back-and lily fit the wearers, but they
are their best and as such are allowed to
pass. The pet doctrine Of repubicanism is
"stand sfar off for | am holier than thou"
and to give force to this statement he tries
to dress little better on parade days than
his less fortunate neighbors.
The convention of Monday was well dress.
ed and well behaved, but it lacked force. 1t
was awkwardly managed and the laundering
manner in which the machine was handled
was laughable. 1t was intimatel in the
Ottawa Times of the day following the demo
cratic convention that when committee was
called for the secretary of the convention
Immediately passed list Of names to the
chairman who at once announced them. Be
this as it may, the chairman Of the republi
can convention only had to feel in his pocket
and without the aid of secretary, pencil or
paper produce the list required. 1t was also
noticeable tina: in the democratic convention
no one who was not delegate was put on
committees and there was no refusal on the
part of the chairman to appoint movers of
motions to the craftsmanship of the commit
tees moved for by them.
Mr. Plumb controlled the convention, but
he should take his lieutenants out and give
them some instructions in the rudiments of
political maneuverings. 1t is hardly possible
that so much real stupidity was ever before
exhibited in any convention by the majority
party in it. Every parliamentary usage was
violated, and without sense or reason steps
were taken by Mr. Plumb's friends that in
no wise will tend to strengthen his cause
with those Of his own party who are opposed
to him. 1t is oil we'll enough TO control
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28


When for the first time utterance was given
to the pleasing rhyme of young Horner's ad
venture with the plumb can scarce be
stated, 1t dates back to the very origin OF
the Aryan tongue; and from thence on to
the present it has been iterated and reiter.
ated to the delight of the worlds children.
In all these years it has been the story of the
nursery, and for the little folks who revel in
the adventures Of the heroes of "Mother
Goose it has possessed the most subtle OF
charms. Who knows but that the recital OF
"Jacks" success in his struggle with the
plumb" in the pie may not have led many a
child to acquire fondness fer ''plumbs"
that in later years could not be resisted. 1t
is said that "the boy is father to the man.
that the tastes of youth are those of old age,
and that the habits of early life mould the
actions of later years. Doubtless this is true,
and upen the theory involved in it can be
based the acts Of many of the men of La Sale
county, not alone in their private every day
acts, but in their political ones as well. Is
pecially is this true Of goodly number Of
the republicans Of the county who met IN OF
tawa on Monday as delegates to the county
convention, which was convened to transact
important public business-so the managers
of it thought.
The vast maj ority turned themselves into
plumb pickers and went al their work with
q zest that was truly refreshing, Here and
there, however, there was one who showed
an unusual zest entirely worthy of true
follower of the Jack Horner of Mother
Goose.
To take up the suggestion Of tn, rhyme,
the convention of Monday might well be lik-
ened to a pie--a congressional pie-in the
centre of which was located very large and
juicy "Plumb." About this pie we're gath
cred all the republican representatives Of
the towns Of the county to witness the task
of extracting from the tempting pastry the
luscious fruit. For this pleasing duty "Lit.
tie Jack Horner" Mayo, Little Jack Hor-
ner' Fullerton, Little Jack Horner' Reeves
and Little Jack HOrnsr" Croker were &C.
lected, and they exhibited zeal if not skill in
landing the coveted prize. They certainly
"put in their thumbs and pulled out q
Plumb" and if they did not each cry what
a great hoy am I?' it was not because they
failed to feel that they had demonstrated q
vast amount of greatness. This hani Of
"four jacks" was pretty good one--so good,
in fact, that it was very safe to bet on-so
safe that it opened the political pastry pot
and easily landed the distinguished "states
man who halls from Streator and who sheds
a splendor over the whole eighth district.
1t made his calling sure" but whether or
no his election is beyon the peradventure
Of doubt is another thing. 1t is more than
probable that if the opposition to MIR. Plumb
had undertaken 10 organize against him in
systematic way, there could have been pre-
scented against his hand Of "four jacks
hand of -four kings" that would have turned
the contents of the pot in another direction.
1t was not good management that brought an
endorsement to Mr.. Plumb on Monday; it
was lack Of organization against him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
Current Events.

The following letter has been received
by Mrs. Crow, of Littleton, Wetzel county
W. Va, wife Of a prominent merchant, who
asked OF Mrs. Cleveland her idea IS TO the
propriety OF woman signing the pledge:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WAsHISGToN, d.,
c., Aug. l2.-Mrs. A. VI. Crow: The sub
ject 70 which you refer and ask my ADVICE
is one In which your own conscience must
dictate the wisest course for yourself 20
pursue. You have better opportunities for
knowing how you can do the most good
and Il seems 70 me that should he the STAN
dard by which We women should settle all
our great questions in life. II rarely occurs
that woman needs for herself the restrain
ing influence Of 8 temperance pledge, but
II, by placing ourselves under the obliea-
tons of such an organization, We can better
help our fathers, brothers, lovers and
friends, think there should be no heslta.
tion in the matter. ! know something Of
the Coco Templars, and that they do much
good work. IL lie quite certain you can do
no harm by casting your lot on the side Of
Temperance, and you may do much god.
do not consider II a small matter by any
means, and / am glad you asked me the
question II is encouraging 10 know Of ev-
cry sister who wants 10 add her strength 10
the cause which happily some day will rid
our lsnd Of ruined men and broken fami-
lies. Very truly yours,
FRANCIS CLEVELAND.
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and chose AS president W. T. Lewis, OF
Racine AresnlNtion was adopted taVorlhg
congressional )pgi.htion 10 prohibit the sale
of prson.made goods outside the state ID
which they were manufactured,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

Racine Aresolution was adopted tavorlng
cnpgressionul )pgi .htion' 10 prohibit the sale
of prison.mada goods outside the state IN
which they were manufactured.
Mr.. Gladstone, In the course of an address
M Chiselhurst, on saturday, said:
The enthusiasm of the British friends o!
the home-rule idea is an incentive to me 70
never he beaten in ii, bat TO continue the
struggle for the happiness OF Ireland. AL
though there may have been preludlces
between Great Britain and Ireland, the TACT
that In the recent electoral contest ,4OO,OOO
Epglisbmen and Scotchmen polled votes
in behalf of Ireland shows that that preJu-
dice is fact disappearing. Let men consult
ANY book of nation In the world, and they
will not find one which does not say that
the relations between England and Ireland
under the union have been miserable for
Ireland and dishonorable for England. If
the country desires To redeem her honor
and enable her parliament to attend 20 us
pressing business of imperial Legislation,
the Irish question must be settled.
The British house of commons by vote
of 241 to TAG, rejected motion by Edward
G. Russell 70 adjourn the house All the
Gladstonian and Parnellite members arose
in support of the motion.
The British foreign office has informa
ton that Prince Alexander is on his way to
his former home in Darpstadt, having
been set free at REM. 1t is generally
thought that Russia will not permit the de
posed prince 70 reascend the throne.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
ottawa, Ill.,. Aug, 2S, 1856.

Ea.sTed at the Post office a. Of'dtrn. iE,rOls, as
Second C1dsy Ma! Matte.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

The bureau Of labor statistics expects to
get Its second annual report out by the time
congress meets. Agents are hard 70 work
in the ield collecting material Two suo-
jec,s will be treated in their report One
is The question Of convict labor All Oh.
tainable information on this subject will
be collected and put in this report, together
with the conclusions as 10 the part convict
labor really plays in the labor problem. A
complete history of strikes from 1850 up TO
July of this year will be given, including
their causes, their purpose, and their effect
upon the labor of the country. This vii!
cover the ground gone over by the Curtin
committee, and the full report will proba
bly, be in print long before the report of
that committee Is ready.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

1t was just one o'clock and twenty eight
minutes more when Chairman Fullerton,
lately returned from honeymoon trip to
California assembled the platform and raped
for order. Secretary Griggs then read the
call and the chairman asked for the ncmi-
nation of temporary chairman. The words
were scarcely spoken before McDougall
caught the eye of the chairman and being
recognized placed in nomination Henry
Mayo. Mr.. Mayo was at once elected aud
with pleased expression on his face took
the platform and proceeded 10 make speech.
1t was full of hope and counse'led harmony.
He advised caution and was positive that the
republican party was still great party. He
was philosophic and felt assured that the de
iest the party had sustained would do it
good. Mr.. Mayo was not at his best and his
speech failed to Great uproarious applause.
Clarence Griggs was made temporary sec
rotary. It WIS evident that this posi- i'm had
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28
l'MBsSN.

Little Jack Horner
Sat in the corner,
Eating a Christmas pie.
He put in his thumb
And pulled out plumb"
And cried what great boy am |?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

A large number of the leading manufact-
nrers OF the western states met In Chicago
Thursday, TO agree upon the wisest course
10 pursue as b convict labor From an
swers received from various secretaries Of
state, II appears that the boot and shoe,
wagon, and stocking interests are the most
deeply concerned. The meeting organized
q nstional anti convict coDtrac, association.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

The postoilice department has issued
miscellaneous advertisements inviting pro-
posals for carrying the mails in the states
Of Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, North and
South Corolina, Indiana, Colorado and Cal.
ifornia, and In the territories of Wyoming
Utah, Idaho aud Washington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

At the present rate of redemption of
bonds, Sl5,OOO,O00 per month, the redeem
able part OF the public debt will be called
in In about seven months. There are only
about SlO7OOO,OOO per cents subject to
call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

When the United States supreme court
cOnvenes IN October there will be three
years work on the docket When the
court convened in last October il had Sjl
cases on its docket. During the term S5l
cases were added, while the court only sue.
ceeded in disposing of 40. In other words,
after eight months stead y work the court
adjourned with 40 more cases on its dock.
e' than ii began with. Yet the question of
supreme court relief was not even a sub.
jet Of discussion at the last session Of
congress.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

The official estimate of the Prussian
crops states that the wheat yield will equal
81 per cent. of the average crop, rye 81,
barley 81, oats l0l, and potatoes 9S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-28

The issue of standard dollars from the
minis during the week ending Aug.2 was
S641,127. The issue during the correspond
ing period last year was Sjl3,491. The
shipments of fractional silver coin since
Aug. amounted TO $i9j,0,L
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-03-11

Among those present at the draw
ing of Sharon Springs town lots were
three ladies, Miss Wilson, daughter
Ct the editor q the Wallace "Regis-
ter" Mrs.. W DeGeer and another
lady. Wilson, We understand,
viii become editress Of "The Rose Of
Sharon" to be published at the new
town. Mrs. DeGeer is we'll known
among our western Kansas people
through her home missionary work
and beneficial enterprise. She erected
tne first hailEiheia Scott City and
before leaving Sharon Springs Tues;
day contracts 10 have a hotel erected
q: that place. Mrs. DeGeer is engag
ed as attorney At law and real estate
dealer at Syracuse, Kan, and by bel
eaterprisins spirit shows herself te
Soatain the qualities of western
romAa.-Oakley Opinion