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MAYOR ALIENS MESSAGE.

There are two recommendations made
by the mayor in his message to the city
council on Tuesday evening that ought to
be given consideration, not alone by the
members of that body, but by the people
as well. The first is in regard to sidewalks
and the second upon the subject of beau
tifying the city parks. As rule, the peo-
pie take too little interest in public affairs,
even though they be of a local character,
and affect wholly local interests. Only on
this theory can the present sidewalk sys-
tenn in Ottawa be accounted for. If the
people had ever given the matter any seri-
Gus consideration II is not possible that it
should nave continued so long in operation
The mayor very wisely calls attention to
1t and suggests that it be remedied. This
only can be etTpctually done in one way
and that is by totally abolishing it and sub
shutting in its stead plan that will give
to the citizens better sidewalk facilities, at
no greater cost 10 them than under the
present system. The plan that should be
adopted is one that will give the city au
thority to build and pay for all walks with
in the corporate limits of the city. The
expense for the same should be paid either
6y q general tax raised for such purpose,
or 10y assessing the lots according to the
benefits that accrue to them by the build,
ing of the walks. Such plan IS not only
legal, but it Is just, and from its adoption
and enforcement would result a uniform
system of walks that would be source of
pride and not Of shame to the inhabitants
Of Ottawa.
The parks of the city are also touched
upon by mayor Allen. 1t is true they are
not very elaborate, but still they could at
least be made pleasant places of resort if Il
little money was expended in placing them
in proper shape. 1t would not cost any
great amount of money to fix up both
Washington and SlSbbona Squares in such
a manner as to make them sources Of at
traction to the people rather than the I'M
slightly plots of ground that they now are
The people of this city should take more
lively interest in cultivating the beauties
Of the city, for by doing so they can soon
make Ottawa one of the most delightful
places in Northern Illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08
Use HEROIC MEASURES,

For the suppression of such demonstra-
tions as have been witnessed in Chicago
throughout the past week, nothing sort of
the most heroic measures should be used.
There is no room for parleying or treating
with men who know no more of the free
dom which is allowed In this country than
have those who wsntonly destroy life and
property and put at defiance all Jaw and
order. If the persons who committed the
outrages in Chicago by melting the mas es
to acts of wholesale violence and murder
are not amenable 10 the Severest laws upon
the statute books, then the laws OF the
state are sadly deficient, and ought at the
next session of the Legislature to be so
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08
TALPd TLU NIB. N. @.

After an investigation unprecedented N
its thoroughneSs the committee upon post
Offices and post roads of the senate of the
United States, a majority Of whom are re
publcans, have unanimously reported TO
the senate in executive session that Mr..
Miles j. Finlen appointed by the Pres-
dent in July last to the position of post
master at StreatOr, Is fit and proper per
son TO be confirmed as postmaster by the
senate, and that he ought to be so con
frmed.
Such action on the part of a partisan
committee conclusiyely demonstrates the
absolute falsity of the charges of dishon.
esty preferred by Ralph Plumb, NJ. G.,
against Mr. Finien before that committee
and endorsed by him as true But one
thing can result from the action of Mr..
Plumb in the fight he has made upon a
fellow.citl2en and neighbor whom he has
always known to be an honest and incor-
ruptibe man, and that, the utter detestation
of Mr. Plumb by those who heretofore
have looked upon him as man OF princi-
pie and manly action.
Throughout the whole course of his war,
fare on Mr. Finlen he has been animated
by none but the most sordid and selfish of
motives For the sake Of mere property
interest he has resorted to methods unbe-
coming either gentleman or an honest
public servant. lie has forfeited the esteem
of every man who has sufficient self-re-
spect to condemn such action as he has
been guilty of and the courage to give ex-
preston to his views. For years he has
masqueraded as gentleman OF honor and
philanthropist. He Is neither; but in
stead is selfish egotist, who, through u
lavish use of money and an outrageous
prostitution of a prohigate press, has thrust
himself into public life. Without ability,
save that which belongs to sharp finan.
cier, he has had his views upon every pub
lie question heralded throughout the dis
trict by newspapers which he supports in
order TO impress the people with his own
exaggerated estimation of himself To the
people of the eighth congressional district
which he represents, Ralph Plumb is a
disgrace, and If the republican party of the
district again presents him rs congress
sional candidate for the suffrages of the
people at the ensuing November election,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

A great deal of needless alarm is being
exhibited by the republican press OF the
country over the recent trip of Mr.. Jeiier-
son Davis through the states of Alabama
and Georgia Just at present there is No
immediate prospect of the general govern
ment being subverred, nor is there any
reason to apprehend that in the years t9
come such disaster will oyertake il. The
senseless talk of Mr. Davis is quite rs dis
gushing TO democrats as it is to republicans,
and is as strongly deprecated by them as
by their more self styled, yirtuous oppo.
nents. The difference, however, in its eff
feet upon tho members Of the two parties
is that democrats are honest enough TO
frankly say that 70 harm Is to be feared to
the country's good by anything the ex-
President Of the late cOnfederacy can say,
whilstrepublicans for purposes of political
advantage alone, profess to see in it all ey-
licences OF d new rebellion.
The whole issue of the war-that of the
maintenance Of human slavery Da-
Wis, to the contrary otwithstanding-is eff
fectually and for all time in this country
settled, and with its settlement has been re-
moved the only element of enough serious
ness to cause a disruption between the two
sections of the country No matter how
az mi nh ;npilt tba
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

he afront osght 70 De rehuked at TIE polls
There ought 10 be sufficient number oil
upright and patriotic citizens in the hVe
counties of the district TO prevent the as
trict from again being represented ny po'
litical montebank, who, under the gulse OF
immaculate political honor, had no hest
fancy, when candidate before the repub-
lican convention and before the people two
years since, in Willingly couupting the
voters and shamelessly debauching the
press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

Mr.. Patrick nar4oa authorizes us to say
that he shall sack the solainatkn for Sheriff
ut the hands of the Democratic Convention
whenever that convention shall be held.
Mr. Barton is at present resident OF Eagle
township where he has for years been en-
gagged in farming. He has always been a
democrat and an active one. At present he
is IA member of the County Central Com
mittee, the only political position he has
ever held outside of some township offices.
He is man of strong frienships, very out
spoken in his views, and who in times past
has been a hard worker for democratic
SucceSS.
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A general demand for 20 per cent. adj

A general demand for 20 per cent. ad.
vance will be made by she iron and steel
workers throughout the west which will
raise wages from $3.50 per ton for puddl-
ing iron. Steel rails are likely to advance
from $50 to $685. so far nearly 100000
tons have been sold out at the agreed upon
production Of 100000 tons. The mills
can make all told l,150,000 tons which is
enough to lay $4,000 miles of track, or %
Der cent. more than was laid during the
period of greatest activity in railway con-
struCtiOn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08
County Court.

No active jury business has been done IN
the County Court during the past week, and
not even an insane case has appeared upon
the docket. 1t is fair to presume that the
farmers are too busy to litigate, and the city
people have, apparently, neither the inclina
ton nor the means The only business done
has been in assignment matters.
On Monday the assignment petition of A.
Laughln & Son, carpenters and builders at
Streator. was filed with Joel I. Buckley, an
attorney at Streator, assignee. The liaoili-
ties aggregate 5000, and the assets about
81, 900, including exempt property. Mr..
Laughlin was the, builder of the Plumb
House.
The following day James T Walsh, gro
GER on North La Sale street in this city, as
signed to Michael Dineen, with liabilities
amounting to S7,174,O2 and assets of same
amount. His assets include stock of grocer
les. wines and liquors valued at s., 800, six
horses valued at S400. two delivery wagons
valued at So, one pole wagon $50, one top
buggy 500, and the North J of lot | and ?
n block so, Ottawa north, and loi in block
-. worth $1,000. His creditors are grocery
men in Chicago and friends and relatives
here.
COURT NOTES.
The Pitts Sons Mfg Co. works were sold
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08
The Gossiper.
MY LADY SINGS.


All through the day, o happy thrush!
| hear thy music's torrent gush;
Then comes the blackbird's mellower flute,
And merrily when both are mute
The robin sings;
But when the blue turns golden pale
Hist there's strange impassioned tale
Told by the Daulian nightingale
With dusky wings.
o magic music, linger still
Echo from the furze clad hill
losses back with semblance fine
The dreamy ecstasy divine,
And other rings;
But 10 through windows open wide
To catch the breath Of eventide,
Comes loveier sound than aught beside
My lady sings.
Mortimer Collins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

DESPITE the Chicago and Milwaukee
,rouales aid the general confusion caused
by the eight hour movement IL Is the
opinion in business circles that the emu Oh
the labor difficulties is not distant, anu that
within short while the business prospects
of the country will brighten.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

The Chicago Erening Journal has been
changed in form, in accordance with the
promised Improvements, from a folio to a
sevencolumn quarto and in price from five
cents to two The change is in every re-
spect a good one. The paper is now more
easily handled, and the makeup of 1t is
better The news department is also more
complete. more varied and better arranged.
Barring the extremely bad politics of the
Journal, it is now a strictly tirst-class even
ipu daily
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

In Boston seventeen branches of the
building trade are in favor OF the eight
hour system, In Cleveland the grocers
association have resolved to close all their
places of business at 5 O'Clock sharp. In
Holyoke, Mass trade is picking up; wages
have been advanced in several branches.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

Congressman Plumb was not given over
much tine to present the protests Of the
Streator people and the papers against Fin
len did no get before the committee.
- Washington correspondent Chicago Tribune,
Thursday.
If Congressman Plumb did not have time
for the Streator matter it is strange for since
mis- entrance into Congress in December last
he has attended to nothing else, SO busily
was he engaged that he had not time even to
vote on important measures that were pend
ing before the house. Mr., Plumb did every
thing within his power to defeat the confr.
nation of Mr.. Finlen and his failure to sue
coed is proof that the members of his own
party in the senate did not believe in the
charges preferred by him. 1t is unnecessa-
ry for any correspondent at Washington to
telegraph statements that bear the induces of
untruth upon their very face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

Entered at the Post Ohce at Ottd'rd, Illinois, B
Second class HdR Ndtter,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

On Thursday the Greek Cabinet met
discussed the collective note Of the powers
demanding more precise assurances that
Greece will disarm. 1t framed a reply
which Premier Delyannis delivered to the
representatives Of the powers The foreign
Representatives considering it inadequate, left
Athens yesterday ATurkish gunboat has
appeared at Athens to convey the Turkish
Minister from the Greek capital. The
Turkish troops have been ordered forward
and all preparations for active hostllitles
are being made. The official journal of
the Greek ministry says that as long AS the
pressure of the ultimatum of the powers Is
allowed to remain not a single soldier should
be dismissed from the force now modified.
On Thursday Mr.. Gladstone stated in
the house Of Commons that unless Greece
complied with the terms of the collective
note presented to her by the powers on
"Wednesday, the powers would take steps
to compel compliance,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

In view of the fact that NJ. j. Finlen mas
been confirmed by the Senate as postmaster
at Sreatcr, some one has an opportunity of
distinguishing himself as a humanitarian by
applying cold water bandages and bottle of
ammonia to the caput of DR.. Leroy, of the
independent lie has been since Thursday
in decidedly "bad shape If, now, the sur
gical operation so popular for certain disor-
ders in Laputa, as practiced by the philoso-
piers Of the Lagado, could be successfully
accomplished and the suffering Doctors oc-
ciput removed and the surplus of wind in
his brain replaced by liberal quantity of
OK brain, it is believed the Doc would event
ualy recover. In the absence Of such rene
dy we have grave doubts, however, of his
ultimate mental condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

al notice Mayor Allen that you don t
have as much trouble about getting your ap-
pointees confirmed as the president does,
"No, I have adopted a different course
from President Cleveland"
whats that"
"well, | turn the whole matter over to
the confirming power, they appoint and con
firm too and as a consequence the confirm
ing power is always pleased. The plan
doesn't develop very many Edmunds in
the city council but it gives satisfaction and
saves wrangling."
The amount of growing Mr.. E. D. COnley
editor of the Wilmington Adrocdte is giving
vent to over his failure to secure the ap
pointment of postmaster at Wilmington Is
the strongest proof that the rejection of his
application was a wise thing. Mr.. Conley
seems to belong to that CLASSY of II en- who
claim a right inherent to fill public !posi
tons. 1t is time that such men be enllght'
ened upon the sub, ect No man has Of 9
right above his fellows an indspuiable ii
tie to any public place. 1t is always q
matter of favor if he secures it. The edi
tor of the Wilmington .idrocate would find
it more to his advantage to discuss thls
proposition than to spend all his time be
waiting the ingratitude Of the appointive
power.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

Both houses of congress have, during the
past week, had under consideration IA mum
Der of annual appropriation bills. The In
dian bill has already pissed both houses,
AS mas also the Postoffice bill. In the sen.
ate subsidy Of $500 900 was tackled on II,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

The greatest victory yet obtained by
Gladstone was at "A meeting organized by
Chamberaine to condemn the action OF
the Premier. 1t met on Tuesday in Lon
don, with Chamberlain and his Birming-
ham ieutenants on hand. Four hundred del
egates w,rs lrAsent, and when the resolu-
tlons were put they received but twenty.four
votes. The ruot Of the opposition was com
plete, and Chamberlain, who throughout
the whole course of the contest has boosted
of his ability to defeat the home-rule
measure, is now seeking compromise.
Lord Harrington will introduce in the
house of commons the motion to reject the
homerule measure. He claims that eighty.
seven liberals Will support him in his eff
fort to defeat the Premier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

English Irish affairs have received new
impetus from the address issued by Mr..
Gladstone to his Midlothian constituents
upon the merits of his home rule bill The
address is more powerful in language and
more logical IN its statements than the
speech delivered at the introduction OF the
bin in the house of commons. The adj
dress has been received by his constituents
with Unprecedented enthusiasm and every
assurance has been given Gladstone of n
most hearty support 1t is probable that he
will not attempt TO force the land purchase
bill through, but there seems 70 he no
doubt of his ability to larry the home.rule
measure in the house of commons by de
cided majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

In the house adverse reports have been
made on the senate's bills TO admit Dakota
and to provide for national liquor com
mission.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

At Cincinnati and Detroit the laborers
largely quit work on account of the eight
hour movement, but no violence was at
tempted.
Ali the questions of difference between
Jay Gould and the Knights of Labor, on
the Missouri Pacific system, have been
adjudicated aud traffic on the Gould lines
has been resumed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

.onipslly to encourage American skipping
interests, through carrying foreign mails
hut in truth simply to allow some steam
ship company chance to steal
The River and Harbor bill, appropriat.
ing sl5,OO0,OOO for river and harbor im,
provements, passed the house on Thursday
Inv a vote of i43 yeas to 1902 nays. As long
as the present system of !og-rolling is in
vogue in congress- IT Is to be expected that
inst such lavish appropriations Will be
made by national legislators.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-08

JAS. II. ECKELs, EDITOR,
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
At Nos. Gil to 615 La Sale street,
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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-10
BEEoHER BANourTTEp.

London, July 9--Mr. Gillig gave'a
brilliant banquet to Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher to-day at the Metropolitan
hotel. United States Minister Phelps,
Justice Stanley Matthews, Consul
General Waller, DIR. Parker, Rev. Mr..
Haweis, Canon Fleming and a distin-
guished company were present. Beeoher,
who was in fine health and spirits,
made an eloquent speech, which
was enthusiastically %applauded.
In concluding, he proposed She
toast: HThe anglican pastorate,. which
was responded to by Mi. Fleming and
Rev. Messrs. Hawejs and Parker. Jus.
tice Matthews responded to the toast:
International intercourse" Eighty
persons sat at the tables. Toasts to
Queen Victoria and President Cleveland
were proposed and responded to-.
Beecher, in replying to the toast of his
health, gave an account of his own
career. He said he rejoiced that he
had lived to see all differences
disappear between the north and south.
He eulogized missionaries IN the south
ern states and expressed the opinion
that nowhere were the masses 30 con-
sentative as in democratic and free
countries. He made no reference ii Ire.
land. Beecher will deliver his first
lecture at Exeter hall on the 18th inst,
the subject being"Reign OF thu Common
People" The application for seats is
enormous.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-10
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DAKOTA F0a DAKoTAlANs!

July Excursion from all Northwest
ern States to Sioux Falls, Dakota,
July 10th to goth, 1856.
The three hundred thousand people of
south Dakota rising up as one man in
their demand for>a division of the terri
tory and the admission of the southern
portion into the union, invite all friends
of a government of the people, by the
people and for the people, to meet with
them ut Sioux Fails, Dakota, July 18th,
at the meeting of the constitutional CON
vention, to discuss the problem of gov.
eminent for free people denied self
government by congress. This will be
the most important political event since
the surrender of Lee at Appomattox.
All residents of Dakota who desire
division on or near the 46th degree of
latitude and the admission of
the southern portion into
Falls constitution, are invited to meet
IN mass convention under the auspices
of the Dakota State League on the
island of Sioux Falls, July IS. 1856.
Come with your tents, blankets and we'll
filled lunch basket. Come prepared to
ENJOY inc many HatuTal atGfactlOns or
the Falls, and throw your influence into
the scales for an early union. The
various railway companies of Dakota
will sell tickets, full fare going to Sioux
Falls and one-fifth fare upon return.
Start in time to reach Sioux Falls on
the morning of July IS. Tickets and all
needful information may be procured at
all stations. j. A. OWEN,
Pres. OAK. State Legue.
THOs. MCCONNELL, Secretary,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-10
Condition OF Northwestern Crops.

81. PAaI, July THE Pioneer Press
VIII print Tomorrow reports on the con-
dttlon Of the crop from every important
wheat growing county in Minnesota and
Dakota,and about one hundred counties
IN Iowa, Wisconsin and Nebraska. These
reports show the crops to be in much
worse condition than IN June, 1885. The
dry weather In May, which became quite
y severe drouth in June, had o more
serious eff act on small grain than was
at drsd supposed and the injury caused
then is just now becoming p%alnfrlly
apparent. There has been very little
lain IN the first week in June and no
general rain since seeding time.
The sections not affected by the drouth
are the Red River valley from W ahpeton
to Grand Forks, and the Nortbe rn
Pacific country from Brainerd to Bis.
marck. In Minnesota and Dakota south
OF the forty-sixth parallel the weather
has bsen very dry, the drouth being Sc
verest in the extreme southern counties
of Minnesota and Dakota, extending
we'll down into northern Iowa. In
southern Minnesota and Dakota wheat
was sown in most counties In dust, and
rains since then have been light and
not frequent enough to give the ground
10 good soaking. During the stoolipg
period IN May, the weaker was very
dry. The intensely hot weather the past
ten days has added materially to the in
jury, as the ground was in no condition
to stand any serious drouth. The result
is that along the Winona & st. Peter road
through Minnesota and along the south
ern division OF the Milwaukee
d st. Paul the crops
are literally drying up, and unless
rains come very soon light crops OF all
kinds of grains is the most that can be |
expected in those sections. It is doubt
full whether the crops can be benefit.
ed now to any extent if rain should come.
The stooling period is long since past
and the crops may now be taken to be |
at the best stage to be obtained. More
rain will simply prevent them from get
ting backward. but will hardly improve
their condition. The rains of Saturday
night extended over those sections only
where it was least. needed. From
Cummings, on the Manitoba road, south
and along the Northern Pacific line north
of Grand Forks, there was no ram, and
Great Devils Lake county is suffering
from dronth. Net a drop OF rain fell
south of the Minnesota river, and ait
the sunbnrned region is still parcned
and dry.