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Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-20

BLACK CAKE. Mrs. Edwin Curd.
Fulton, Mo. One pound Of butter, one
pound OF sugar, twelve eggs, one wine
glass OF wine, one winc-glaSS of brandy,
halt pound of citron, two pounds of raj
sins, two pounds currantS, two teaspoons
ground cinnamon, two teaspoons ground
mace, one of cloves and two pounds of
flour.
A DELIGHTFUL DRINK. A ST. Louis
tiouSe-ke keeper Bleach one pound Of
sweet and one pound of bitter almonds
and pound them in marble mortar
with water enough to prevent oiling-
mix with them one pint of spring water
and onc-tourth of a pint of rose or orange
flower water Rub through lawn sieve.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-20

SPONGE CAKE - Mrs. Curd- Nine
eggs, two cups and half of flour, two
cups and half OF sugar, two heaping
teaSpoontulS OF baking powder. Don't
put any milk in it, and beat white and
yolks separate.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1886-02-20

and to the ligum add two Donn, :
sugar: boil together thin. p pounds q. !
bottle it. For use shake r III. 1 When c
water. '''pief Ole
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16

Elsewhere we have stated at length why
Patrick Barton should be elected sheriff
and why Lawrence Morrissey should be
defeated The reasons we believe are good
and sufficient.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
Industrial Political League.

The following resolutions were passed by
the X. of l.. of Streator upon the action of
the republican and democratic county con
ventions of the 9th and 18th inst. They
clearly indicate how the labOring men feel
at the treatment accorded them by the re-
spective parties of the county:
WHEREAS, At the convention OF all the
labor organizations of this, the Twenty
third senatorial district did, on the tenth
day of August, 1886, at the assembly rooms
of L. A. 2l60, in the city of Ottawa, pro-
pose candidate in the person OF j. H.
Shay of Streator, for state senator, subject
to the republican county convention; and,
WHEREAS, At the same time and place,
that convention of labor representatives
proposed a candidate in the person OF
James L. Trench, of La Sale, for repre-
sentative to the legislature, subject to the
democratic county convention; and,
WHEREAS, The labor element of this dis
trict made no other demands and have nc
other designated candidates in the field
ana,
WHEREAS, 1t having TRANSFERRED that the
democratic convention acceeded to the de
mands of the said labor convention and did
nominate James p. Trench for representa-
tive with a commendable amount of enthu
siasm, and that the republican convention
most uncermoniously and with all the
power at their command, igHored and de.
mands, and defeated the representative OF
the labor element of this district for state
senator. Therefore,
Resolred. That we, the members OF the
Industrial Political League, hereby enter
our earnest protest against the action OF the
republican party, in convention assembled
in Turn Hall, on Oct. eth, 1886; and far
ther,
Resolced, That the same body do appre-
cIate the action of the action of the demo
cracy of this district In their action, In
convention, assembled in Turn Hall, Oct.
9Th, 1886.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
DISTRICT PRIDE.

Throughout the present congressional
canvass the FREE TRADER has insisted
that the good of the Eighth District re
quires the defeat of Ralph Plumb and the
election of Hiram H. Cody. The appeal
to bring this result about has not been ad-
dressed to democrats alone but has been
made to republicans as we'll II is one that
is placed upon the ground Of public good
purely and not upon partisan basis Here,
tofore a number of reasons have been
given for the asking of this at the hands
of the voter and facts cited to show why
MIR. Plumb Is not a Creditable representa-.
tive OF the people. II has been shown that
his political methods are wholly bad-that
he is demoralizer in party poltics-that
he is purely seliisn-that Ia every instance
he has placed his own advancement above
his party's and the publics weal-that he
is thoroughly demagogue- thar with hin,
is no such thing as fNedness Of political
principle-that his holding himself plt a.
friend of the laboring man is pretens,
and sham-that he is wholly responsible,
for the lavish and unbluSlins use of none,
In the elections of the County-and that III,
eighth congressional district has beer
known as commercial one" solely be
cause of his candidacy and his practices.
If these facts are not sufficient To caus,
the voters TO hesitate long while befor,
consentlng to the return of Mr.. Plumb
mere district pride should. The people
ought to have representative at Washing
ton fiom this, one of the most importan
districts In the state, who will At least civ,
the district passing reputation among tn
other congressional districts of Illinois an,
of sister states The man representing
should have the ability To maintaiA him
self In debate upon the floor of the hous
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
THE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE.

II is the tactical scheme of shrewd re-
publican newspapers 10 derde and belittle
the labOrs of the democratic house al
Washington. Yet here are a few measures
of immense value to the nation for the lab
oring classes alone:
al. 1t created committee on labor foi
the first time in the history of congress.
-. II created bureau OF labor statistics
demanded by every labor organization in
the country
"3. 1t abolished all hospital dues from
seamen and sailors, compelling the support
Of all marine hospitals from tonnage tax.
- Ii put Its seal of disappro5ation or
the use of convict labor by striking from
the appropriation bills every item for the
use of convict labor on public buildings
a.. II passed bill prohibiting importa
ton of labor under contract to compete
with American workmen, which bill the
republic senate did not concur in
"6. The democratic committee on labor
reported 10 the house joint resolutions foI
submission 10 the various states. prohibit
ing the hiring out or contracting for the
labor of convicts, also prohibiting the EN-
ployment of lnlted States prisoners In the
trades; also comforting on congress the
power to regulate the hours Of labor In tex
tile and other industries"
The party which has made this record
can be trusted 10y the working classes to dc
more Ia the same direction when It's oppor
tunities are increased.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
JUDGE GILBERT,

For some reason the present committee
of the republican organization of La Sale
county seem bent upon the defeat of Judge
Gilbert whether or no any other nominee
on the democratic ticket is placed in jeop
ardy Whatever energy the party contains
is being directed against Gilbert, and an
especial plea Is sent out to bring about his
overthrow. For the purpose in view they
have virtually united themselves with Viii
lard Gentleman and Chase Fowler both
political OutCasts from the democratic
party, and to crafty the personal enmity OF
these persons are attempting to make their
whole party organization subservient To
say the least the spectacle presented is not
an edifying one, nor Is ii one that reflects
credit upon those who are engineering it.
why Judge Gilbert should be rejected at
the polls and Mr.. Snyder chosen, and what
is more no good reason can be. The county
judgeship is an office of very great impor.
lance. The ability of the occupant of II
should be equal to that Of the occupant of
the position of circuit judge The duties
to be discharged by the former are as many
and as complicated as are those imposed
upon the latter; and there Is no reason why
a man who would not be thought of for the
position of circuit judge should be held
qualified to fill the position of Judge of the
county court.
1t is not pretended, even by the most ar
dent admirers of Mr.. Snyder, that he would
or could be selected for the circuit bench.
When 1t is said that he is a pleasant gen.
tleman and fair lawyer all is said for him
that can be said On the other hand, there
is not member Of the bar of recognized
standing in La Sale county, OF a person
that Is In position to know aught of legal
business, but will fully admit that Judge
Gilbert is one Of the ablest jurlsts in this
portion of Illinois; and that as county
Judge during the past four years has so
conducted his Office as to reflect the great,
est credit upon it and upon himself. No
one can say single word against his abil.
ties or his integrity and the fact that he Is
the object of the malice of a few individuals
who dislike him personally is not suttl-
cient reason for defeating his reelection.
The citizens of La Sale county cannot
afford to substitute young man utterly
with cut judicial experience, and who in no
sense of the word compares with Judge
Gilbert as a jurist, for one who has had
judicial experience and is a profound law,
YER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16

and exercise an influence with the mem'
beers In committee room. He should not
be a cipher who is known simply asa mem
Der Of congress and whose only distinction
above a thousand other men who frequent
the capitol is that he Is admitted to the
floor of the house during session hours
while they are excluded. Mr.. Plumb has
never vet distinguished himself upon the
floor and he cannot. He may be sent TO
congress term after term and the eighth
district will be an unknown part of the con-
gressional complexion OF the government
Mr.. Plumb Is not possessed OF the ability
20 rise above commonplace, and the people
might as we'll be unrepresented in congress
as represented by him,
If Judge Cody Is elected another state
of affairs will exist A brilliant ralker, he
would acquit himself with credit in open
debate. A profound jurlst he would bring
to his aid knowledge essential to loren
sic display. A thorough student of the
theories of government he could be of
real service to the public and promote the
public good. Versed In every question
pertaining to finance, he would have weight
with those who are supreme in the conduct
of the nations affairs. In every sense he Is
the superior of Ralph Plumb, whether con
sidered from an intellectual or moral
standpoint, and the citizens OF the district
through pride should make certain his cleo
ton TO a seat in congress
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
THE OUTLOOK.

The prospect of the success OF every
man on the democratic ticket are most en-
couraging. There is determination on
the part of democrats to work harder IN the
nrasant canvass than ever before, and 70
prove the boasts made by republicans that
dissensions In the democratic ranks would
wreck the party to be untrue. The demo
Gratis under the adverse Circun stances OF a
presidential canvass, carried the county
and there is every reason to believe that
the success of two years ago will not be
frittered away now.
The county of La Sale is democratic
county, and known as such throughout III,
inois. Party pride and the prestige OF
mast victories, will be an incentive to demo
Gratis in every portion of the county to work
with the utmost energy. The ticket nam
ed by the democratic convention is one
that the party may well be proud OF. The
men composing it are men of ability and
character. They will make good public
servants, and the county's Interests will be
safe in their keeping.
The duty imposed upon individual demo
Gratis now is the duty of working with
will. From now until the closing of the
polls, there should be active and incessant
labor. The democrats must prove to the
leaders of the republican party that they
cannot be triumphed over through any In
ternal chickering's or heart burnings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
A MISERABLE LIAR,

Willard Gentleman is nothing if not a
liar He appeared before the grand jury
on Friday in answer to a summons issued
by that body TO answer asto his knowledge
of the following statement, which appear
ed in the Ottawa Globe, IA paper issued by
w. d. Wilson on Thursday but edited by
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
COURT HOUSE GAMBLING.


One of the things unearthed by one OF
the supervisors smelling committee Is that
an unused room in the attic of the court
house was used nearly all of last winter as
a gambling hell. A reporter visited the
room this week. A n,rrOw stairway leads
up from the upper hall of the court house
TO neat room, filled with chairs and a
table Gas jets project from either side,
and the room Is absolutely secluded. The
steps leading TO it are long and narrow
and there Is but one entrance. The room
was intended for jury room but is sci
dom used One of the supervisors says
he has evidence that full.hedged skin
game was run there nearly all winner, and
he proposes to find out just who were in it,
and where and how they made and lost
their money The matter has been hushed
up, but the investigation goes on just the
same. 1t is gratifying to know that the
county pays the gas bills, even If she
don't get any of the profits. Hereafter
40 court house will be complete without
a green table and chips
He stated, when sworn and Intercepted
that he was part owner of the GloJe that he
wrote the article in question; that he mis-
stated when he said in the article that the
investigating committee had unearthed the
matters charged. He further stated that
no one of the supervisors had ever said
that a full-hedgeG game was run there, y
etc; that in short he had made up the
whole thing, considering it legitimate
newspaper!ng He further stated that he
had at one time gone up to the room in
question and saw there table and some
chairs, upon which he had founded
his article.
Sheriff Milligan was then called and
stated that it was impossible for any one
to get into the room without the key to
the door, and the key to the door could
only be obtained at his Office, or from
the janitor; and that the room in question
had only been used two or three times in
the past year by iuries. He stated further
that Gentleman had never had the key
from his office. .Janitor Bradford swore
to the same state of facts, as to the means
of getting into the room, and that Gentle,
man had never had the key from him,
thus convicting Gentleman of having lied
before the grand jury.
It's about time that this thing was put
to an end. Gentleman was once indicted
tor a political crime, and he ought now
to be indicted for perjury. The decent
people of this county ought not to be com
PEELED 10 meet and associate with such
an individual. If his reported impure
morality is not sufficient to make him a
social and political ontcast, this latest de
velopment ought to drive him from the
city. He has without warrant attacked the
good name of the county and the county's
officials, and to treat the matter lightly is
out of the question, Let the grand jury
indlct him
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16

Int three years. He has but limited
acquaintance, and knows but little OF the
county's interests. His Legislative expe
rience was gained number OF yeare since
when he resided in Putnam county anu
NOT as a representative from La Sale. Mr
Wiley has been at Springfield throughout
the mast four years. He knows the men
now active In Illinois legislation, and can
proye of real benefit to the people. lie
voted right on every question, and ought 70
90 to the senate. Every democrat ought to
give him hearty support
*.*
Edgar S Browne is good lawyer and
will make a good representative. lie Is
active and energetic, and as party worker,
is deserving of party recognition. lie has
held the office of city attorney OF Mendoza,
gaining the same by an election. Since
1882 he has served as member of the
County Central Committee. Democrats
owe it to Mr. Browne to support him with
a will.
#**
When the labor organizations of the
county asked favor at the hands OF the
democrats they received it cheerfully, and
James =. Trench was nominated. When
they sought something from the republi-
cans, they were refused it in the most un,
gracious manner. Mr. Trench Is man of
clean cut ideas, who stands well with the
labor people He Is quiet and unassuming.
His position among his fellow workmen is
such as to command from them very cor
dial support.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
A BUSINESS QUESTION.

The Sheriff Question n Pure Business
Question: Why Larry MOrrissey
should not be Elected--Why
Patrick Barton should be
"A Question for The
Voter rs u Citizen
Not rs u Par
tisan.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.


For State Treasurer,
HENRY +. j. KICKER sR",
OF Adams county.
For State Superintendent of Public instruction
FRANKLIN 7. OLDT,
OF Carroll county.
For Member of Congress, Eighth District
HIRAM Il. CODY.
OF Du Page county.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET!
For State Senator,
SAMUEL c. WILEY.
For Representatives,
6 BROWNE and JAS. +. TRENCH
For County Judge,
HIRAM T. GILBERT,
For Probate Judge,
DANIEL EVANS.
For County Clerk,
PATRICK FINLEN.
For Probate Clerk.
HENRY HELMIG.
For sheriff,
PATRICK BARTON.
For Treasurer,
ASA ~ HOFFMAN.
For superintendent Of Schools,
G.B. sTOCKDALE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
CAPT. HENRY j. REED AND j. :.
MITCHELL, CONCLUDED.

a cabinet Nsker--Westwari, Ho Chi
cagO In 1S34--Ottawa's Childhood What
He and Mitchell Saw--First Merchants
--Old Ottawa FOrt-.First Lawysss--
First Doctors--SchoOi s--Ferry--
Cholera, Etc, Etc, Etc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-16
THE OFFICES.

There are many reasons why the demo
Gratis should elect every man named by
them for positions in the county. They
should elect them, in the first place, be-
cause there are more democratic voters In
La Sale county than there are republican
ones, and in the second, because the men
named by them are better fitted for the dis
charge of public duties than are their re-
publican opponents.
Judge Gilbert, for county Judge, Is GER
talnly the most creditable nominee that
could have been made. He Is prominent
lawyer and is very strong with the people.
No good reason exists for a change, and 1t
would be folly to make a change. Personal
malice against an upright public official
should have no weight with Intelligent
citizens, and will have none.
There being no opposition to Judge
Evans, there can be no doubt as to his cleo
ton.
-
Elsewhere we have stated at length why
Patrick Barton should be elected sheriff,
and why Lawrence Morrissey should be
defeated The reasons we believe are good
and sufficient.
Asa NJ. Hoffman should have little or no
difficulty In defeating Hamer. He knows
every detail of the office, and Is thoroughly
efficient and competent. The office is of
50 great Importance, having in charge as 1t
does the monetary interests Of the county,
that the voters should hesitate about chang,
ing tried man for one who Is new and
but little known.
80
The Office of County Clerk, under the
charge of Patrick Finlen, has been con.
Quoted throughout the past four years in
most admirable manner. 1t Is, with
out exaggeration model office, and one
that has been thorough and economic II
never was in such perfect order as during
the past four years, nor ever afforded SC
many facilities for the rapid and correct
discharge of public business.
.*
Henry Helmig will make as efficient
pubic servant as there is In the court house
He has been entrusted by his home people
with many positions, and in them all ha'
acquitted himself with credit, He is popu
lar with both republicans and democrat
in Peru aud La Sale, and will be supported
strongly by both. HIS acquaintanceship
formed on the board Of supervisors, extend
throughout the whole county.
*.*
We have yet to hear a republican sa,
that g. b. Stsckaale has not made an ELI
cient superintendent of our county schools
He has placed them In the best position
they have ever occupied, and In conse
quence is being supported by the teacher
of the county irrespective Of party Hi
vote In La Sale aud Peru four years sine
was almost unanimous. This year 1t vii
be thoroughly so.
Mr.. Rheinhardt, republican candidat
for senator, has lived in La Sale count.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-03-25
North Hamilton.

Henry Mitchell and family have gone to
their new home in Hartford.
Sydney Redfield jr., has put up house on
his place. and is now living there.
Earl Worth started last Friday morning
for Valparaiso, Ind, to attend school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roll Harris visited Mrs. HIS
parents at Prospect Lake last Wednesday.
Jim Novels is getting the material ready
to put up new house as soon as the wall
can be built.
There will be basket social at A. A. Odds
next Wednesday evening, proceeds to go to
Rev. Mr.. Gosling.
Guess our locals got stuck in the mud last
week; at any rate they failed to reach their
destination and returned TO us.
John Service is going to try his luck in
the west again. He started with his family
for Nebraska last week Wednesday.
We understand that Johnny Johnson has
rented Mrs. Horace Wheaton's place, and
will take possession as soon as the tenant
house is finished.
Horace Wheaton means to be independent
and have band of his own; he has purchased
a horn for each member of the family lex
cept the youngest) and Jay Utter gives them
lessons.
We are glad to learn of Charlie Sewers
success as a school teacher. Charlie was for
merly North Hamilton boy; he now resides
near Hart, and paper printed at that place
speaks of him as one of their most popular
TEACHERS. and says Furthermore that he is the
possessor of a first grade certificate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-03-25

DIR. Rose has been quite i'll during the past
week.
Joe Cohn has newly painted the front of
his store.
L.. w. Stewart is painting up his residence
in fine style.
The funeral of Mrs. 8. N. Thomas was
held at the residence last Saturday.
Philander Trowbridge has bought the Dr.
Rogers property and is repairing 1t.
M. ID. Adams caught an eighteen pound
pickerel at pickerel lake one day last week.
Meeker Shookman has opened meat
market in the back part of j. +. Warmers
grocery store.
Mrs. Cora Ritz and child are spending a
few days at Il residence of her father. MIR.
l.. A. Roberts.
Mrs. Baldwin and her adopted daughter
Ethel OF Manchester. have been the guests
of DIR. Kinney for the past few days.
Lon Northrup has painted the front and
put new floor into the building occupied
by VIM. Stewart and ID. McNaughton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Warner celebrated
III 1T BOiutu WtdultS u low toy o'AASS' 1 "
ave received an extended account OF the az
fair. but too late for insert on this week.-ED.l
Mrs. Matteson of Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Wilkinson of Crown Point, Ind, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wilkinson of Hartford, Mr..
Frank Wilkinson, wife and child of Niles,
and VIM. futile and son of Dowagiac, were
all in town last week, called here by the
death of Mrs. Thomas.
John l.. Harrison, ex-postmaster. died last
Mono ay morning after an illness of tv elve
days. Mr.. ii. had a very extended acquaint-
ance throughout the county and stood high
in the estimation of his fellow citizens. He
was very active in political affairs, being
pronounced republican in sentiment and
quite influential in the councils of his party.
he will be very much missed by large
circle of friends, and by the school and cor
poraton boards of which bodies hs was a
respected and active m mber.