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REDEEMING VOLUNTARY PLEDGES.

Both the democratic and the republican
national conventions in 1884 voluntarily
gave pledges to the people that there should
be a speedy and just revision of the tariff
system. The republican leaders were not
less eager in stating that the system, unre-
vised, was in many respects nothing short
of le Called robbery than were their dem
ocratiC brethren, and 0icc rcISd. Both
seemed agreed upon the common point that
a revision was necessary and should be
made as soon as practicable.
As the pledges were given by both par.
ties through their accredited representa-.
tives unsolicited, it would seem that they
ought unhesitatingly to be redeemed; but
unfortunately for the people political lead
ers too often draw a line between saying
and doing, and now that An opportunity Is
afforded through the Morrison Hewitt bill
to make good their promises, there is
strong evidence that they will refuse so to
do. The bill recently introduced from the
Committee on Ways and Means 10y Mr.
Morrison is one that should receive the
support of every member of congress who
Is statesman enough to view il Ia the light
of simple business proposition, and who
is honest enough to make good the ante
election engagements of his party. IL is 4
measure that is In every sense of the WORD
rs fair and just TO the manufacturers as i
Is TO the people, and rs fair and just 10 t&t
people as il IS to the manufacturers.
The reductions made by 1t are not of =,
sweeping character rs 10 disturb in the
slightest degree the business interests OF
the country. On the contrary, they vii
tend 10 raise industries now PROSTATE b,
placing upon the free list raw materials
that ara now unwisely and unnecessary,
taxed. The average import tax paic
by the people OF this country in lSS'
was more than forty seven per cent.-th,
highest rate paid in any year since 1865
and rate higher than the average war rat,
from 1862 to 1868. The maintenance o
such rate during times Of absolute peac,
and greatly reduced expenses cannot b,
justified and ought not to se longer toler
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

decorated him with yellow rosebud plucked
from the White House conservatory. This
may be, for aught We know, the ensignia of
| The Office; but we are quite at loss to know
Just what the connection between Indians
and yellow rosebuds is. In all our wander
ings about with good Bishop Uberly while
he was teaching a good many more than "ten
little Indians" the "three rs" we never oh,
served that he wore any decorations. Ii
may be that Orendorff is not satisfied with
the Jefersonian simplicity that has always
characterized the new civil service commits
sioner.
"Do you issue marriage licenses" said
very sleek looking young gentleman, as he
unburdened himself of a large valise. to
Deputy County Clerk McKeon on Wednesday.
Eyes, sir; any thing can do for YOU"
"Well, am going to get married and
have come here to get license, but want
to use it in Chicago-that's where my girl
lives"
"iou cant do it; you've got to use it in
this county to have it of value"
THAT'S just what | don't want to do.
You see, didn't get it in Chicago because 1
didn't want the papers to publish it, and so
| came here. | can't get my girl this far
from hOme;" and he looked very crestfalleu.
"Well my dear sir'-and McKeon as.
sumed his most amiable manner-"the only
thing for you to do is to either give up your
marriage, get your girl here, or else procure
the licerse in Chicago"
81 must get married because I've prom.
ised to; but dod CAST it, | do hate to have
the Chicago papers publishing my own pri-
vate affairs; but guess FL have to stand it,
and with that he picked up his valise and
meanderd off to the Rock Island depot to
take Chicago train.
KcKeor is now keeping close watch on
the Chicago papers to see i: the young man 5
courage a, the last moment failed him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24
BAD--VERY RAD.

It's to be hoped that the city council, as
that body is now constituted, will take such
steps as will give TO Ottawa a respectable
sidewalk system. The present one is in
describably and unspeakably bad 1t in
no sense meets the wants and requirements
of a city such as is ours, and it ought not to
be longer tolerated. As the sidewalks on
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

KIND rR0YIpENCE.

lie dropt tear on Susan's bier,
He scem'd most despairng Swain;
But bluer sky brought newer tie,
And-would he wish her back again?
The moments fly, and when we die,
will philly 1hi.tletop complain?
She'll cry and sigh, and-dry her eye,
And let herself be wood again.
-Freder,ck Locker.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

THE selection of Hon. Alfred Orendorff,
d Springfield, for the position Of Superin-
tGdent of the Indian School service of the
United States, is good one in every re-
sect Mr.. Orendorff Is not only capable
aE courteous, but he is deserving at the
hnds of a democratic administration. He
Will make good officer, and will carry
OF the reformstory measures introduced
of Mr.. Oberly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

Hereafter, when the mayor and sheriff is
sue orders for the closing up of the saloons
of the city on election day, it would be wise
for them to include the places where mineral
water is sold. Dispute the tightly closed
doors of the liquor men on every election
day, it is evident that good many people
indulge in something which "enthuses, - and
as under the orders Of the city and county
guardians Of the peace they can not obtain
liquor, they must resort to mineral water,
Let mineral water as well as whisky be Ia
bool on election days Its effects seem to be
quite as unsatisfactory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

Since the introd ucton Of Mr., Gladstone
home rule measure there has been de
cided reaction in favor of it, and the IRE.
mier is confident that, without material
change, it will pass the commons FOL.
lowing close upon it as necessary part OF
it, he has brought forward and has read
his Irish Land Bill, which covers twenty
six pages. The bill Is divided into hVe
parts, and there are iifty.three clauses and
four schedules. The bill provides that a
landlord who is DESTROYS to sell his proper
ty shall apply to the state authority; the
latter is to refer the application TO land
commission. which, after making inquiry,
shall fix price at which the property shall
ba sold, unless the landlord and state au
thority have previously come to an agree
ment. If the landlord objects to the price
fixed by the commission, he may with
draw his application by paying the costs.
When sale has been effected the com
mission shall pay the creditors before max
Ing any other distribution of the purchase
money. The measure empowers the
treasury to create three classes OF perman-
ent annuities, bearing interest respectively
at 3, 2aI and 2l2 per cent, which shall be
charged to the imperial consolidated iund,
provided for the purchase Of Irish land.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

the places of the strikers have thus far
been unable TO do anything
LATER The Lake Shore strike was
brought to an end at 3 o'clock YESTERDAY,
afternoon, by the officials of the road
agreeing to discharge the "scabs' employ
ed within sixty days. Traffic was resumed
az once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

Tuesday was evidently the "young mems
day" in the Fifth ward. After all has been
said about cold men for counsel and young
men for war" the fact remains that in a
hotv contested political combat no men are
so effective for laying plans and executing
them as active and energetic young men who
enter into a fight with all the enthusiasm of
youth and the determination to win. 1t is
always wise thing for political parties to
recognize this fact,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

Governor Oglesby, with his accustomed
grace and ease, has very quietly but very eff.
fectively undone the aspirations of another
La Sale county republican to fill position
under him-thst of State Veterinary Sur
geon. Dr. William Shepherd, of this city,
who was an applicant for the position, is
doubtless the best veterinary surgeon in Hi
nois, and one of the very best in the United
States His endorsements were of such char
acter as to commend him to the good Offices
of Illinois governor; but Oglesby, simply
to carry out his prOscriptive policy against
La Sale county, the only really well-dehned
policy his administration has yet developed,
has refused to appoint him to the position,
giving the Office instead to an applicant of a
mere local reputation, and who was but
scantily endorsed. The love at present ex-
listing between the republicans of La Sale
county and Governor Oglesby is, TO say the
least, very, very beautiful to behold.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

The loss to Ottawa by the retirement of
Alderman John Hoban from the city council
is a marked one. For many years he has
been faithful to his constituents and to what
he believed to be his duty as public official,
and if at last he has met-as every public
official at one time or another must-defeat, at
the hands of those whom he has served, that
fact cannot wipe out that which in. the past
he has accomplished for the city's good. He
goes from the city council with reputation
for honesty of character and integrity of
purpose unsulled and unquestioned. This
in itself should compensate him for his de-
feat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

It Is noticeable that in an editorial in We'd
ncslay's hter-OceaH upon the coming sena
torial contests in the various districts of this
state, la Sale county is not even classed as
a district in which the republicans have even
a fighting chance Of elecing a candidate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

The National Free Press heads its editoris
column with the following political banner
For PresidenE SAMUEL J. RANDALL, .
OF pENNsYLvASIA.
For IIcs. President: JOHN T. MORGAN,
OF ALABAMA.
There is no need to worry about any such
ticket, for just as Tonga Sam, Randall main
tains his present position in the republican
party he will not be taken up by demo
cratic national convention. The democratic
party can find good enough timber for the
presidency within its own woods without
searching through republican forests for
something suitable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

lit is interesting TO notice the greediness
of members to put themselves on record by
their s. eeches and votes OH this incipient
movement, for this is the first attempt at
reaching the question of labor trouble by
national legislation. - Extract from a pirate
letter ~riten By the Hon. Rriph Wumj, w. C.,
and giren 10 tie press By a MoughtIeSs .friend
As the congressional record fails to show
that the Hon. Mr. Plumb either voted or was
paired upon the Labor Arbitration bill, it
must be taken for granted that he is not one
of the members who are greedy "to put
themselves on record" The truth Of the
matter is that the distinguished statesman
from the eighth district shows to better ad-
vantage through the medium of pen and ink
than through his acts in congress. He writes
well but he does poorly. His craftsmanship
is of that quality which might properly be
termed commercial" Aside from this
there is little in the Honorable gentleman
from Streator 10 commend him to the suf
frages of the people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

1t is reported from Washington that the
President has offered the position of Super
intendent of the United States Indian
School Service to Hon. Alfred Orendortf of
Springfield, who has twice been candidate
for the position Of state treasurer on the
democratic ticket. John Corwin Of the Chi
cago Times who is authority for the state
ment, writes Of the President, after tender
ing the position to Mr.. 0rendorf, having
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

JAS. II. ECKELs, EDITOR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTIONS:

WIN. OsNIAN * SONS, Proprietor-
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Ths Ottawa FIVE GRADER,
Ottawa, ILL.,, April -, 1856.
p,,n,--nrn TTrnY SATURDAY MonNlNo,

FURNISHED T. Nv ~
At Nos. Gil to 6i5 La Sale Street
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TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS.

Fifteen cents year is added To papers scA' ou vi "
county 70 cover prepayment OF postage
These terms will be strictly adhered TO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

The statement made by Jay Gould be
fore the Curtin committee that he has not
invested dollar in stocks since last Janu.
AIRY will hardly be believed by those who
know Goulds methods of doing business,
and readiness to take advantage of the stock
markets whenever there IS any decline in
the value of railroad securities. II is more
than probable that he did not state the en-
tire truth before the committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-04-24

Secretary Manning has so far recovered
as to be able to see his friends and TO ride
out little. IL is now stated at Washington
that he will not resign his position rs Sec.
Rotary of the Treasury, but will soon re as,
sumo his official duties, Since his entrance
upon the duties Of the office he has so So
cured the confidence OF the business in
terests of the country As to make it quite
Important tor the President to have him In
the cabinet
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
D..th of Alex. Gray of wisconsin.

Washington Special: Alex. Gray Of Wis.
consin died at his home in Corcoran street.
Mr.. Gray was secretary Of state in Wis
consin thirty.two years ago, when the ia
nous Bashford Barstow contest came up.
Gray was alleged to be the man who forged
the supplementary returns from Bridge
Creek and Range 25, town TO-" by which
Barstow was declared elected. When the
case WAS taken into court it was found
that the returns from points hundreds Of
miles apart were written in the same
handwriting, and the torn edges OF two
sheets fitted together exactly. Gray went
to Washington with the late Senator Matt
Carpenter and was his private secretary
lor ten years or more. In early life in
Wisconsin they had been friends and cro-
nies. Gray's homo was Janesville, where
Carpenter for time lived while holding
the Office OF district attorney. Two years
ngo he was stricken with paralysis, and
has been helpless since. Senator Gray OF
Delaware is his nephew.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14
Trade Aa.st.d BY Strikes.

Bradstreet's Journal oiSaturday the sth
inst says: The general trade situation is
less favorable than week ago. This IL
due mainly to the partial paralysis Of busi.
ness ut Chicago and elsewhere AtChica 20
no business Of a Wholesale character wor,i,
mentioning has been done. Bradstreet y
telesraphic reports indicate that 325, GOO
men have taken part in the short. hour
movement; that 175. 900 have struck, and
that 10000 have received con-
cessions without having to strike.
Some $4,000 have gained their
ends by striking. The outlook for
an early or general clearing away Of indus.
trial disturbances is not bright. The New
York stock market was extremely weak the
first two days OF the week, but u stronger
feeling developed and prices recovered. The
domestic markets are generally dull and
easy with loan rates unex changed. The
exceptions are Kansas City and st. Paul,
where funds arc in very active demand
Collections are generally poor. The winter
wheat plant continues in excellent condi.
tion. Spring wheat planting is nearly fin.
ished and prospects for crop are good.
The general movement OF dry goods has
been limited.
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The Bee In Great Abralam's Bon.
net.

Washington Letter in the Boston Budget
Mr.. Lincoln gave the first intimu
ton of u desire for reelection one
evening in December, 1868, when ht
sat chatting with Leonard Swett, O.
Chicago, and Thurlow Weed of Al
bany. Mr.. Swett remarked: w sup
pose you are thinking about an re
election?" Mr.. Lincoln replied; "Swett
how did you know that the bee was
buzzing about my ears? Until very
recently expected to see the Unior
safe and the authority OF the Govern
msnt restored before my term of ser
vice expired. But as the war has
been prolonged, Iconfess that Ishou:c
like to see it out in this chair. Isup
pose that everybody In my position
finds some reason, good or bad, te
crafty or excuse their ambition" Mr.
Weed, who narrated the conversation
added that Mr.. Lincoln was not II
favor of the nomination of And,e,.
Johnson as vice president. but Tho.
his choice was Daniel s. DicL,, ,,rson c. =
New York. 'o"' "
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The k.,shs Dis.vov R,os,.s.

Hsesident Egan, Of the Irish National
Cs9Sus Of America, was interviewed at
Omaha regarding the statements In the
London papers which attributed the
anarchist riots In Chicayoto the Irish els.
ment. Nj: Esan was vsey indignant at the
charge. He said:
in ssery other Thers they s' rsisr to iri.h. r.
men, display the most arrogant ignorancs
and bareiaeed lying. II there u one
feature Of the socialistie trouble more
noticeable than anothss or more
gratifying to every lover; Of ireland, ie
10 the fact that up t3arths -pressnt
not . single Irishman had bean ioa,nd ON
the side Of ths red Gag. while We can point
with melancholy pride to the fact that
about three-fourths OF the gallant fellows
who fell in defense Of law and order were OF
our nationality. Some Irishmen may per-
haps have gone to extremes In defending
their homes and in tling for their nation.
al right, and some OF them will, no doubt,
do 30 again and in the near future II English
stupidity and English predjudice prevail to
thwart the efforts Of Gladstons: butsocial-
ism, a. the term Is understood by the fol.
lowers Of the red flag. never has found and
never will find any foothold in Ireland or
among the Irish people. It has, however,
considerable strength In England.
General Master Workman Powderly has
written long letter to the World CRITICS.
ing the monthly financial circular Of Henry
Clews and Co., in which the statement was
made that tho Knights OF Labor were the
same as the anarchists. Mr.. Powderly is
rather severe on grain gamblers and dealers
in marginS and declares emphatically:
The Knights OF Labor have no sympathy
whatever with the anarchists. Such men
as Herr Most and August Spies condemn
the Knights because they are too conserva-
tive, while Jay Gould and Henry Clews de.
nounce the order because its members will
not submit quietly to every injustice or
imposition that may be practiced on
them,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-05-14

Major Strait authorizes your correspond.
ent to announce that hs will not bs q can.
diaats Tor s.slsction to congress- from the
Third district.
II decided upon this course some time
ago" said MAJ. Strait, "but have not here
toioxs made announcement OF my purpose,
although lt was known to Q few Of my
mostintiAatS friends at home. Now that
the queettcn of my csndidature 10 being
rsiefred t6in the newspapers OF Minnesota
and Ian asked by the Pioneer Press for
. direct statement. have no hesitation
In saying TO you that will retire from
consrees at,ths close ofthe present session.
With the exception ottwo years have been
continuously In congress since 1873, and I
now NJ that not only 10 . rest needed from
tho e14etionp and labors OF public office,
but tlset my private affairs require my per.
sonaF9Ad undivided attention. The peo.
pie oftAy district have been very kind and
indulnt TO me, for which ! feel more CRATE.
lul thn1 I can express, and I flatter myself
that ny lebors in their behalf have not
been thout result.
In aswsr to an inquiry Mai. Strait said
he ha<sno idea who would be nominated to
succoe4 him. There would be q number OF
candidates And he had no doubt worthy
an6 NompetSnt man would he nominated
end elected by the republicans to succeed
hiu.
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A General Conference.

Knights Of Labor. acting under the authority
vested in him BY the general executive board,
has issued call to the various assemblies Of
the order for special session Of the general -.
sembly, to be held in Cleveland. Ohio, Tuesday.
May 25. Tho causes leading to the calling Of
the session are given - follows:
First--The rapidly increasing membership Of
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General News Condensed.
DnAsrnm lrlxxEAroIrs.

fsuf 1Esa Killed sna 1avs I.jursd, I've
efWhsa are Likely - Jsia the List sf
- DsaA.
a sad disaster occurred at Ninnsapots
Wcdnscday the 9th inst. lnpursuancs ola
dstsrmination recently formed, Gsorss A.
Bracket Mas engaged In the enlargement Of
she natn. block BY building an addition ON
second street, which was to nearly
double the width Of the block. In
adjoining had besn taken dows. The s. sH.
esvation for the addition ON the south.
easterly aide had been nearly completed,
and portion Of the sonth wall Of the
main building had been removed while .
considerable portion Of the brick and
other material was piled on the
ssvsra floors Of the main block, so
asto b. convenisntiorus The floors were
supported by retaining walls and two
parallel rows Of wooden posts resting upon
front to the rear Of the building. e. Ander.
son, who had the contract for the excava-
tton or grading, had eleven men in his EN-.
Iloy, and twsnty-ons were employed BY
w. ]. Larkin, who was taking down the
wall. Shortly after o'clock some OF
the men heard an omlnoua cracking
OF timbers In the main building,
Ina IT. AnoefoOn'0 crew succeeded IN max.
Ing their escape. They had barely left the
excavation when the whole interior Of the
large block, with the exception Of . com.
paratively narrow strip OF the floors ON the
First avenue side, fell outward into the ex-
cavation with tremendous crash, blind.
ing cloud Of dust arising from the mass Of
broken timbers, floors and brickwork pre-
cipitated into the excavation. Those in
the vicinity at the time were appalled, by
the unexpected catastrophe, but the cries
Of wounded men from the depths Of
the wreck recalled them to the necessity
Of immediate action. Fire alarms were
sounded and in few minutes several
companies Of firemen and the patrol wag-
ons had reached the scene prepared to
render every assistance.
A large crew Of mon, mainly firemen, i'm.
mediately commenced the painful work oi
removing tho wood, stone and brick which
covered The spot whore It was supposed the
workmen had met theirdeath. Theextent
Of the undertaking was such % to necessi.
tate the most heroic efforts. and after
working several hours the following was
found to be tho victims:
The dead: John Vanish, James Connell,
W. Mason, Hans Peterson. The injured:
]. Simmons, John Carlson, Robert Aver.
son, B. Swanson, Patrick Duiure.