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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
tINpsIeS,

At present Ottawa is favored with camp
of gypsics, who have pitched their camp
near the Catholic Cemetery. They number
about 10 families, and are from Dayton,
Ohio, where the majority Of the gypsies of
the country make their headquarters and
where a great deal Of property is owned by
them. The ones now near this city are Eng
lish Their swarthy complexion results
from constant exposure to the weather. In
conversation with one Of them, women who
was telling fortunes she informed re-
porter n the FREE TRADER that the talk
about their being a gypsy king and queen IN
this country or elsewhere was all stuff That
they knew of but one king here and that
was the President Of the United States; that
the most of the men were naturdlized citizens
and voted regularity at elections, being eth
er democrats or republicans She further
added that since the gypsy organizations
were talked of in this country over seventy
five so called queens had been buried, num-
her she thought little out Of proportion to
the number of people to be ruled.
Buying fading and fortune telling they
find profitable enough and enjoyment enoug b
TO make their rowing life worth living
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
DEATH OF G. A. FARLEY.

| A dispatch from Joliet announces the
death in that city yesterday morning OF
Cslneh A. Farley, for over IS years editor
and publisher of the Joliet Stgaal. He
must have been over sixty years of age.
Joliet can have few citizens whose history
is more intimately blended with that of
that city. Linking his fortunes with II
when 1t was yet little more than village,
he has steadily stood by Its interests until,
not little aided by his counsels and ad,
vice, he saw 1t grow into the rich and pros
porous city he now leaves it.
1t was not only as member of the city
council, board of education, and superin-
tendent OF its schools, but by his eminent
wisdom, prudence and sagacity In It's af-
fairs, that Mr. Farley was pre,eminently a
useful and valuable citizen. He was no
less prudent and sagacious as a politician,
so that the Signal, under his management,
was recognized, more perhaps than any
other county paper, as a power, not only
in the direction Of local political move
ments, but in the management Of the poll
tics of the state Never was there more
safe and sagscious political adviser within
the limits of his sphere, and his great in
tluence as such arose from the conviction of
his thorough honesty, dlsinterestedness
and selfabnegation. Though from his
prominence in local politics he no doubt
could have commanded any office in the
gift of the Will county democracy, the
only office he ever held except non. paying
positions in the city government was that
of postmaster during portion of the adj
ministratons of Presidents Pierce and Blu
chsnan.
Asa friend, ever true as steel; as a bus
mess man, rigidly upright; as a citizen,
public spirited, generous to a fault, big
hearted and liberal in all things, there are
few men Of whom it can be more truly
said, his loss is a public calamity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The democrats Of Pennsylvania have
nominated Chauncy F. Black for Governor,
Robert Bruce Ricketts,, 1t. Governor; j.,
Simpson Africa, Secretary Internal Affairs :;
w. J. Brannan Auditor, and Maxwell Stev-
enson, Congressman at-large Mr.. Black is
at present Lieutenant Governor, and is the
only son of the late Judge Jerry S. Black,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

rress. and recognizing the forbearahte o
The naople of Ireland. Treasurer O'Kellil
ronorted having within t"o years sent I,
Air. purnell S3l545l John Fitzgerald, OF
Nebraska, was elected president OF NE
Iancne. Hugh McCaifrey of Philadelphia
Vice presiden,, and Father o Reilly trersur
er.
An irregularity in the observance OF the
| law AS 10 the tax on tobacco has been uis'
covered in New Orleans and In other south
arm and Western cities The law requires
that even the smallest package of tobacco
sball be stamped, and the lowest denomina'
zion of stamp provided in for a three ounce
nacket A number of New Orleans manu-
facturers have been putting up two one
and a. half ounce packages and binding
them together with one cent stamp: Inc
internal revenue Office has issued ordersi Tor
the seizure OF all packages so put up
The board of review In the general land
Office Is pushing the work OF revising
claims prior 70 their being patented. Ia the
first half of the current month the board
approved and held for further evidence
homestead and pre-emption claims as Toll
ows. From six land districts In Dakota
q, 922 claims approved; l,46S held for fur
ther evidence; total, 5,430 Five districts
in Colorado, approved, $50 held for further
evidence. 1876: total, 1852. Seven districts,
one each In Nebraska, Idaho, Minnesota,
Kansas, California, Washington territory,
and Utah, 073 approved; l42 held Tor FUR
ther evidence; total, lib. Grand total,
5,i5l approved; l,e46 held Tor aduitlonai
evidence total, 1897.
II Is announced that Lord Curchill has a
bill In readiness for submission 70 Parila-
for local government in Ireland, ana thal II
ment will have the support OF LORD har'ing'
ton and his followers. and also OF the Cham-
berlain faction. 1t will be general measure
enlarging the powers OF the county ana
municipal governments, abolishlng the
various separate existing forms OF local
government, and substituting in their stead
one scheme applicable to Great Britain and
Ireland
The British parliament reassembled on
Thursday The queens speech states the
necessity of financial Legislation. The Par
nellite mem bers resolved TO discuss Irish
affairs, especially the Belfast riots, during
the debate In reply TO the speech from the
throne. Mr.. Parnell's organ reiterstes the
declaration that there will be war 70 the
knife against Lord Salisbury.
An attempt was made 10 assasinate the
President of Uruguay as he was entering
theatre at Mon,evideo A slight bullet
wound was inflicted In his cheek. The as
,asin was attacked by the crowd and so
~ altrea,ed that be died shortly afterwards.
Prince Alexander has been assured that
Turkey would assist Bulgaria II attacked
oy Servis, and II is not believed In dIplom
.t,c circles that the outbreak of another
conflict Is imminent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

ate > means of republican nomination. his
opponents charged that he was not eligible
to the office; that, on election day, he would
not have lived in the district two years. At
FIRST Moutgomcry's friends denied this. Then
Montgomery brought the testimony of the
man who moved his household goods to his
place Of residence in DeKalb county 10 prove
that he was resident of that county before
November, 1854. But this did not work.
for his opponents examined the poll. books at
Montgomery's old place of residence in La
Sale county and found tina, on Nov. 4, 1884,
he had voted there. Now, il is said, Mont.
gomery, finding himself caught, is going
about asserting that, while he did vote in La
Sale county two years ago, he was not at
the time legal voter there. and when asked
if he is not afraid Of being prosecuted for
fraudulent voting, is quoted as replying that
the crime has been outlawed by the statute
Of limitations, which provides for punish
meht within eighteen months of the time the
offense is committed. Taken up one side
and down the other j. Ivor Montgomery
seems TO be about the very last man who
should be sent to the state legislature or in
trusted with any other Office of power or re.
sponsibli'y." Mr.. Montgomery seems to
be having a hard time Of it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

1t. Friedel. the editor Of the Hyehs""tdn,
received few days ago gold repeater
which strikes the hours and minutes. IL IL
an heirloom in the family, having been pre-
,ented to 1t. F.'s uncle over fifty years ago
by the king. The duty upon it was >IS. =
i. a very fine piece Of mechanism.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21
Ottawa, ILL.,, Aug. 81, 1885.

Entered at the Pos, Ofsc. al OttGtI. I.ihOH, az
Second C.d.s MAJ HG'itr,
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press. and recognizing the forbearance OF
The people of ireland. Treasurer o'Keiily
reported having within t"o years sent 70
Air. Parnell S3l5,45l. John Fitzgerald, OF
Nebraska, was elected president OF the
league; Hugh McCaffrey, of Philadelphia
vice president, and Father o Reilly trersur
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The Chicago Daily Necs, in its Illinois
political items, thus speaks Of Mr.. Mont
gomery's candidacy for state senator in De
Kalb county: -. Ivor Montgomery of Sand
witch, who has been announced as republl-
can candidate for the state senate in the l''h
district, is uncertain not only "a to his poll
tics, but as to his residence as well. For
many years he has been drifting about from
party to party, chasing of after every new
organization that would give him the atver-
Using benefit of q nomination, and new II
has been determined that he has been as un-
Trustworthy in the matter of choosing his
place of voting Soon after he had announce
that he, with the aid of the Rev. u. II.
Robertson, whose case attracted 80 much At
tention at the time he was turned cut OF the
Presbyterian pulpit-soon after Montgomery
had announced that he, with Robertson
aid, would try to lift himself into the sen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

An attempt was made TO assasinate the
President of Uruguay as he was entering
theatre at Mon,evideo A slight bulle,
wound was inflicted In his cheek. The as
sasin was attacked by the crowd and sc
maltreated that he died shortly afterwards
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The Irish national convention at Chicago
made Judge Fitzgerald permaRen, chair
man. Resolutions were unanimously adopt.
ed approving OF the doctrine Of national
self government for ireland, heartily ap-
proving Of the cause of Mr. Parnell and his
assciates, thanking Mr. Gladstone and his
supporters, and the American people and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The death Of Mr.. Farley removes candi-
date for the Joliet postoffice from the con.
test. /. is more than probable that the ap.
pointmrnt would have gone to him had he
lived until the return Of the President from
his summer vacation. If long and faithful
labors in behalf of the democratic cause war
ranted it, Mr., Farley was certainly entitled
to recognition from the President
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The little amenities between cotemps.
(which cost nothing 60 a long way to make
a newspaper mans life worth living. His
road is rough one at best; and when the
profesh so far forget as to 'put somethingin
about us" the way becomes briery indeed.
Now, the Marseilles NewS, det year and 8
mos feel hurt at the Seneca Record, and
furthermore feels called upon to reply to the
latter's structures. When two such ponderous
sheets get after each other, the fur flies; and
to give our numerous foreign exchanges a
little tit-bit for that secret scrap-book all
good editors draw on when they want to
"scorch' contemp. in elegant English
(which they cant find time" to write
themselves we subjvin the Necs anaihila-
tor, TO wit:
As to his questioning our veracity and
standing as a newspaper, we think 1t safe to
say that we are in as good, if not better
standing rs the Record. One reason why
we think so is because, as n rule, newspaper
men generally count that editor pretty small,
who, when he has anything in his paper
against another. is afraid TO send his paper
to that one. 1t has occurred twice with us,
hence we believe that we have every. reason
in the world to question such an editors
veracity. Come, come, Brother Horsley,
don't be ashamed TO send us your paper
even if you have got something in il about
us. We are long enough at the business to
stand all that you can say against US.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

Sagacious, shrew. and with heart for fate
Once in his life we may call him great
When, ,ricked by knavery and despoiled by
might,
He kept the csuntry's pesce-and forfeited
his right.
-PUct,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

St. Stephens Gazette brings out this story
anent Queen Victoria's hatred Of Gladstone:
1.-The feeling dates back to the time when
the queen hestitated about signing the Irish
church disestablishment bill. But, madam,
you must sign it, said Mr.. Gladstone. Sir,
do you know who am? Yes, madam, you
are the queen of England. But does your
majesty know who am? am the people of
England
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The Chicago Tmss, in summing up the
labors Of the Illinois congressman, stated
that Mr.. Plumb introduced seven private
pension bills. The voters Of this district
imagined from the advertising done in the
Plumb papers that the Streator statesman
had introduced about every important meas
ure that had been brought to the attention of
the nations law. makers. No wonder Mr..
Plumb looks tired after his sessions work
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

Prince Alexander has been assured that
Turkey would assist Bulgaria II attacked
by Servis, and II is not believed In dlplom
attic circles that the outbreak OF another
conflict Is imminent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The Irish National League. which close
its annual session at Chicago on Thursday,
was one Of the most distinguished gathering
of Irish Americans ever witnessed in this
country. In it were men whose reputation
extend throughout two continents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

Mr.. Tilden was very wise in making pro-
vision in his will that ifany person attempted
TO contest his will, such person, if provided
for by the same, should forfeit his inheri
lance Mr.. Tiden was as wise a man in bus
mess affairs as in politics.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The republican papers Of the county, with
the exception of the Streator Free Press, do
not take kindly to Mr Shay's candidacy for
the state senate. MIR. Shay's republicanism
the demands Of the old liners He might OBJ
tain certificate Of its genuineness from Mr..
Plumb. 1t is certainly quite as good as that
distinguished gentleman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The latest paper in La Sale county Ito
fill long felt want is the Utica Gazette.
1t is very probable that tn, Gazette will I'll
the want until the campaign is over and
then quietly lie down and die. 1t has the
symptoms of early death, viz; 1t speaks of
itself as being "independent, fearless and
free"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The President and Mrs. Cleveland are in
the North Woods, New York, enjoying
summers vacation. There is no one but that
will concede that the President is entitled TO
@ very long rest from the importunate Office
seekers and the cares Of official life
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

General Thomas J. Henderson, who on
Wednesday was re.nominated for congress
by reclamation by the republicans of the
seventh district, has been in congress con.
tidually for the past ten years. He has
never achieved very marked position as
statesman, but he is a clever gentl eman and
one thoroughly honest. As long as repub-
lican must represent the district, no more
agreeable person could be found than Gen.
Henderson. However, in one respect he is
at fault, and that is upon the tariff question.
He is badly in error in his tariff views. His
district is purely an agricultural one, and
yet he enter,ains the most ultra protection
views. This fact causes his majority 10 be
lessened each election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-08-21

The democrats Of Delaware have nomi
mated for governor a peach. grower named
Benjamin T. Biggs. This is a victory for
the salisbury faction over Secretary Bay
ards friends John b. Pennington was
nominated for congress.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-07
Probate Court Report,

J. Edward Jones, admr. of John Williams; report
in insolvency filed.
Daniel Williams, deceased; will admitted to pro-
bate. Widow elected to take under the will. No ad-
ministrator appointed.
j. W: Harrel, guardian OF Lav1na Buster; hnal ac-
count filed for settlement; hearing Feb: 26.
charge filed; hearing Feb. 26.
w. G. Evans, assignee of Weed Co.; account filed
for settlement; hearing Feb. 26.
Final accounts examined and confirmed, and the ap-
pointees discharged in the following cases to-wt:
A. F. Nelson, gdn John Nelson; G. w. keeton, gdn.
Of estate of Mary Keeton; Joseph Hale, Jr, gdn: Of
the person of Mary Keeton: Thos. @. dappenny gdn.
Of Chas l. Happenny ct al: Frank Horton, admr of
Henry Horton; Kate (Ryan) O'Malley eXtX. of VIM.
Ryan Arch. Borland ct al admrs; Of John Borland !;
Stephenson, admr. of Samuel Stephenson, Jr.
Partial accounts examined and confirmed in the
following cases. to-wit: Gabriel Evans gdn. of G.
X. Euans D. j. B. Davis, gdn. of Mary ID. Davis; D..
B. Palmer exr. of w. H. Palmer; j. l.. Ramsey,
admr. of VIM. Joyce; j. L. Ramsey, exr. of Isaac j.
White.
VIM. Patterson, gdn. of James II. Patterson; I'd
partial account filed; hearing Feb. 90.
John s. McGhee, gdn. of Beverly Keenan,, an 1mbe-
cile; petition filed to sell land.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Frank Hasenauer and Lizzie Longlott.
VIM. L. Tyler and Annie j. Phillips.
Dawson Taylor and Jennie Harmon.
Philip H. Keck and Mary j. Vititoe.
Robt. B. Erwin and Matilda Starr.
Robt. H. Skinner and Magsie Thompson.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-07
Rare Musical Treat,

Jackson people are about to be favored
with visit from Donavin's Original
Company of Tennesseeans. 1t seems
that to avoid prosecution other managers
of colored companies used the words
Tennessee Jubilee Singers" rather than
Original Tennesseans. They are Jubilee
Singers" only, while this company are
cultivated, thorough vocalists, and give a
legitimate and concert program. We call
attention to these facts because our peo-
pie have been humbugged several times.
printing and many testimonials of high
character, will not doubt their genuine
ness. They appear in Crescent Opera
House, this Wednesday evening, January
9th.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-07
Coming-Rare Musical Treat.

Donavin's Tennesseeans are to give one
of their musical entertainments in this
place this evening. Wednesday, January
9Th. Judging from the high reputation
the Tennesseans have maintained since
their organization in 1878, and the unlim-
tied praise accorded them by musical
critics and the public press wherever
they have been, it is not too much to pre-
dict that it will prove the best concert of
vocal music ever given here. Their pro-
gram embraces large variety and wide
range of singing, which cannot fail to
please all. They were one of the leading
attractions at Chautauqua at the 1875 and
1884 Assemblies.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-07
jackson Letter List.

List of letters remaining in the Postoice at Jack
son. Ohio for the week ending Jan. l, 1886:
Bower Mr. Lewas A., Brown George NJ,
Buckley Mr.. Milton, Culp Mr.. Tilman,
Dixon Mr.. Abraham, Evans Mr. James E.,
Emipgs L. W., Eubanks John,
Foster Miss r. A., Ford Mrs. Sarah,
Freeman ESQ. NJ, Gullett Christopher,
Griffith d. NJ, Halterman Mr.. Willie,
Jones Mrs. Efie D., johnson Mr.. James W.,
Martin Mrs. RoXena, Martin Mrs. Ella,
Martin Mrs. Neal, Sickles Ira,
Sly John, Swan Joseph,
Stephenson Thomas, Stratton Miss Esther.
Willis E. A.
Persons sending for advertised letters will please
send a written receipt
Ifnot called for in four weeks will be sent to Dead
Letter Office.
Persons calling for any of these letters please say
"advertised,' and give date.
HENRY HoLLBERG, z. VI.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-07
Daily Observations !!

WEDNEsDAy.--A beautiful Spring-like
day.. Grandpap James Meacham in
town.. .Jo French and Dave Pickrel
went rabbit-hunting The oil well to
be Sased with tin down to the pebbles,
above the coal. IA road has been
made along the edge of ELLIS" Longs
farm, tl1B Commissioners allowing him
compensation for damages. james
Meacham moved a house that stood in
the way. Milton: Phillips and little
son Johnnie. of jefferson Township, in
town John Kelly, of Kansas, was at
the Rink tonight, listening to the music
of the Band. John used to be member
of the Jackson Band. AT the fancy
dress skating at the Rink tonight. the
prizes for the largest hats were given to
Will Johnson, Miss Hattie Criswell, Jim
mie Dyer and Miss Myrta Monahan.
Charlie Mitchell had the largest hat, of
the smaller boys, but some of the specta-
tors broke it before he got on the floor.
A novel feature was Percy Rhodes hat,
so large that he stood up inside of it and
skated. making it look like live hat
maving about the room. Sheriff Lively,
Stephen Morgan and L. T. Murfin were
Judges. -. Frank Hasenaur, of Ironton
and Lizzie Longlott of this place, were
married to-day at the Catholic Church.
We believe all of Mr.. Longlott's children
are now married. Jack Colston, liv-
ing in town, has boy twenty or twenty
one years of age, who only weighs about
65 pounds.
THURsDAY.-Tremen attendance
at Institute. We challenge any County
in Ohio to show a finer lot of School
Teachers than Jackson County. And
none can show a prettier lot of ladies -.
George Bartlett came near getting a
fatal dose this evening, George is miner
at Center Valley Mine. Working at
that Mine was man named James
Anderson, from Vipton County. This
man got spite at Bartlett, from some
cause, and it is said made dire threats
against him. The miners notified Bart
lett of these threats, but he thought
there was nothing serious in them.
Anderson got a car off the track, Bartlett
helped him on with it, and there was
seemingly no i'll feeling on the part of
Anderson. But when Bartlett went to
come out of the mine this evening, he
was notified that his enemy was waiting
for him, with threats to kill him. Bart
lett went out, and was in the wash house
when he was attacked by Anderson, who
threw rock, cutting great cash in
Bastlett's head, and afterward throwing
piece of iron grate-bar, cutting another
ugly wound in Bartlett's head. The lat
Ter came home and swore out warrant
for the arrest of his assailant. -. Prof.
Irish made short address at Christian
Church last night. DIR. L. G. Long,
of Longs Cross Roads, is in town.
The "hog" engines on the o. S. road. are
powerful fellows. One of them will pull
forty loaded coal-cars as easily as an Or
dinary engine will move passenger
train. ..-..A pleasant party of young
people at the residence of Rev. T. S
Davis tonight.
FRIDAY.-Never did anybody see a
prettier day for New Years. As warm
and pleasant as day in May. -. Tom
Moore, the lawyer, and Andy Johnson, a
jolly colored man, had an encounter in
Nickell's Store last night. After quar-
reling for some time. they clinched, and