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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

BARNEs.-Mr. d. C. Barnes, Of Rutland
township, returned Thursday from a two
months, yisi, in the state of Texas. He re-
ports the prospects Of crops in the state AZ
very h,,tering Oats were up oy feo' l.
and now nearly all the vegetable are on the
dinner table. He found Mr.. Jas. A. Blake
Furnishing like a green bay tree in Waco.
Mr.. Blake has lands in and out of Waco,
wbereon he has promising garden with
potatoes and corn above ground, lettuce ana
radishes ready to eat, thousands OF CAB
bages, growing finely, etc. In fact, Mr..
Blake is enjoying private boom OF no mean
proportions. Waco. now having 2o'ooo
people, is growing rapidly, and SO are MT
Blake,s land values, Mr.. Barnes is seriously
contemplating removing to Texas himself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

The Chicago Times recently undertook
the task of feeling the pulse of the farm
ers on the subject of the tariff. Both DEM
ocrats and republicans were interviewed.
The democrats are practically unanimous
In the support of the President in his rec
ommendation to congress, as only few are
Randallites. There is among republicans
surprising number of tariff reformers,
90 per cent of those interviewed being In
favor of the reform and 1t Is the more
noticeable In that large per cent say that
they would vote for Cleveland as
opposed to the republican candidate
If the tariff be made the issue of the
campaign. In this county II republicans
are reported as having been interviewed, of
whom IA are tariff reformers, (sOme abso-
lutte free traders) and four say they
would vote for democrat II necessary
to obtain this reform. At this rate, with
the tariff as an issue, as no doubt 1t will be,
the democrats of Illinois will have rather
more than fighting chance to carry the
state next fall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
the other, Is about the same as the proper

the other, Is about the same ~ the proper
tionate increase Of the aggregate wealth OF
the entire country and that owned by
farmers; showing that while farm indus.
ties rapidly lost, the aggregate wealth
gained that Is, proportionateiy.-for In no
decade was the gain of the aggregate
wealth of the country, AS we'll as that OF
the farmers as great by 80 per cent as dur
Ing the low tariff decade from 1850 to 1850 ,
In other words, the manufacturing indus
tries made greater advances during the
low tariff decade than during any other In
our history while the farming Interests
kept even pace with them; but under
high tariff rule the manufacturing indus
tries have not even held their own, while
the farming industries have fallen behind
at fearful rate.
There is no getting around figures like
these. The advocates Of high protection
may attempt TO delude the farmer-and,
alas, too often succeed with ine.spun
theories about home markets and indie
pendence from foreigners, but all this
does not prevent the sad truth being
forced home upon the great farming popu
latiOn of the country, that while the condi-
ton of the masses In the manufacturing
states and districts Is no better than II was
20 and 80 years ago, the number OF bloated
aristocrats, nabobs and milllonaires has
enormously increased; while in the farm,
ing states and districts the only notable
increase has been the enormous one In the
amount and grinding oppressiveness of the
mortgages with which the farms are
being plasteIed over. What the farmers
should insist on Is, not free trade, for that
this country has never had and never
wanted but such a reform and readjust-
ment of the tariff that they shall have, as
they had under the Walker tariff from
1850 TO 1860, an even chance with the
manufacturers chance to hold their own
as they did when We had low and equita
bic tariff.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
It the request of many friends of Lo-

At the request of many friends of Lo-
renzo Leland, Esq, we take pleasure In
announcing his name In connection with
the office Of Supervisor of the town of
Ottawa at the ensuing election. He has
accepted the call to make the canvass.
Mr. Leland Is eminently fitted for this
office Athorough business man with the
exception of Mr.. Sherwood, the heaviest
taxpayer in this city, he would go upon
the Board eminently competent TO do ser.
vice to the county and to the city. We
do not know of man who could be select
ed by the people at this time who would
do the town of Ottawa more credit, rr be
of greater use to the town as Supervisor
He should receive hearty support on
Tuesday next,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
Bran and shorts at Shaw's.
Township POllLics.

Now is the time Of year when darksonS
night unwinds her mantled gloom, and
graveyard scenes their ghosts and COLLINS
wake. When earth her shroud of white and
Aeecy snow forsakes, and dons her inky
coat of busy mud. IT'S q time when the
bull frog and the thrush leave winter quar-
ters snug, the barnyard fowl in winging
fight sails to the hot bed fair, and sounds
of restless conflict stands suspended in the
atmosphere.
Aye, tits spring, and the candidate in Cruel
some mood, stalks midnight hour for office
crude. Indeed, it is mystery deep that
voter eer can rest, so importunate the
candidates longings. He can't. There ore
four candidates for supervisor and assistants,
Just enough, and they expected to meet
with no opposition. At least six desire the
onerous post of commissioner of highways.
Three are struggling for the collectors
books, while the same number Of gentlemen
are in the race for assessor. This makes
just sixteen candidates, one to every $50
voters. By Monday there will be 100
candidates in the field for alderman in the
different wards Of the city. These candi-
dates will be at the polls on Tuesday, and
every luckless voter who puts in An appear
ance will be wildly sought a. soon as he
deposits his little ballot. This will be
exceedingly interesting to the voter, but as
the society for the prevention of cruelty to
defenseless humanity has kindly volunteered
to loan its arsenal to all desiring aid on
election day. the voter may perhaps be
protected. For, like the measles, spring
politics are catching.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

p, cxusiug a loss of $4,000. In half an
hour after the fire started the shop was In
ruins One half the shop building was
used NJ a hotel for the new men, many OF
whom narrowly escaped from burning IN
their beds
The prohibitionists Of Iowa, not ais
heartened by the break In their law maze
by the L. s. Supreme Court decision last
week, have undertaken the preparation OF
a bill which shall directly prohibit the Use
of liquors by The people, and authorize me
search of private residences and homes ior
liquors la the cellar or On the sldeboard,-
In other words, directly control the habits
Of individuals,
The 90" strike Is not over yet by long
WAYS. On Friday the switchmen struck,
and on Monday new men were put 20
work. On Thursday, while non union
I Q crew were delivering empties to the st
Paul" road, the train WAS attacked by
strikers A switch was thrown open ahead
of the train, but discovered In time to pre-
vent an accident; and when switchman
was sent ahead 10 close 1t, he WAS attacked,
as were also the men on the engine and
train The police finally dispersed the
mob. hut the arrest Of "St. Paui' switch
man for participation prec'plta'ed strike
OF engineers, iiremen and switchmen on
that road which yesterday was compieteIy
tied up,
Am ny other resolutions adopted by the
Minnesota Farmers Alliance on Thursday
was one demanding radical reduction In
the tariff
New York is Threatened by smallpox
epidemic, introduced through lax quaran
tine precautions the Britannia and sister
ship Initiative having brought the disease
from Italy as they brought the cholera
some months ago. The small pOx hospital
Is full and cases are scattered all over the
city and also exist in Brooklyn.
The Grant Badeau controversy still goes
on The pith of it is that Badeau claims
10 be the true author at the Grant Me
moirs," and columns Of correspondence,
&c, have been printed ON the subject on
Doth sides The ablest judgment on the
exhibits made Is Bill Nye's, who says:
Gen Badeau has the advantage over Grant
in one respect He Is not dead. Otherwise
the case Is against him" Nevertheless
Badeau wants and insists on division OF
the profits of the book, Notwithstanding he
has already been paid an extravagant sum
for the small amount of work he actually
did In their preparation.
The tariff protected sugar trust is In
clover just now, and the profits roll In oy
the barrel. On Thursday dividend OF 2l2
per cent, on capital Of Al millions was
declared, being five months, profits. The
raw sugars have declined one-sixtieth OF
cent but the refined has advanced three
fourths of cent per pound.
VIM. Dorsheimer, formerly Lieut. Gov.
of New York, lately editor of the bright n
Y. Star, died at Savannah, of pneumonia,
on Tuesday last. The Star under his al
rection has been hearty supporter OF the
President and has become one OF the best
democratic papers In the U 8. On Satur:
day John T. Hoffman, Ex-Governor OF
New York, died In Germany of heart dis
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
Prohibition Tactics,

The prohibition campaign If conducted
upon the plan proposed by Organizer Jewett,
promises to be something unique If not
startling. Mr. Jewett proposes that the
prohibitionists in every county sign an
agreement TO pay certain sum per month
toward campaign expenses. When he made
this proposal before the late love feast
it drew Sill, seventy per cent goes to the
campaign fund 20 per cent to the State
fund. and 10 per cent to the national fund.
But now comes the great final act, the dis
bursment OF This " campaign fund Twen-
~ wagons, prairie schooners, are to be built
for Illinois In each schooner will be placed
500 camp stools and a huge tent, patterned
after the traditional circus tent, guaranteed
not to fall without ten days notice, nor to
rip. faue or tarnish. What an interesting
spectaclel One of these miniature caravans
would drop into town, stop in front OF the
first hotel, and in five minutes the whole
population would be out endeavoring to dis
pose of meat, bread, etc, with the interest
ing interrogative, "Whar ye bound for,
stranger" Then the enthusiastic orator OF
cold water would arise and with one wave
Of his wand, presto-the tent is up, the stools
are placed, and the speaker is addressing
the multitude from his wagon. That is, he
addresses all who will pay FIVE cents admis-
sion; like any side show. there's millions
in A
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
The Free Trader
FOR
1888.
The Free Trader is a Tariff Refvrmer.

Il believes the heaviest burdens Of the American pro
l~rtiye system fall upon the Farmer
II believes the Farmer receives nothing IN return
hut on the contrary that he Is hampercd by II III h''
sYosts 20 extend his export trade.
II believes that the protective ar is an injury 20 the
working man; that ms wages would be higher WITHOUT
n, his employment stcadier. and his expenses TOT "e
accessories Of life very much less.
will advocate tariff reform mot frte trdde) ana }"
taxes as opposed to tree whisky aud tobacco.
II will teach democratic doctrines and support ueho
cratic men and measures.
II believes In and will support honest HnVerhheh''o '
the benefit Of the whole people, and not a class.
Itis opposed to unjust combinations Of AL sorts
II will strive 10 perpetuate the control woh tue pc
ocraiic party now has OF the national government ~
being the best the people have had for many years
in the conflict Of the year ruE fGEK TRADER viii DC
found In the Hght as usual.
II will be as good paper as can be made.
IA will be- paper for LaSae county voters and tax
payers devoted to their interest and giving them re
liable Information only.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

The April Harper is n superb number,
from the frontispiece, The Shepherd" TO
the last line of The Drawer" 1t opens
with "A Winter In Algiers,' beautifully
illustrated. which is followed by Words
worth's sonnet, tine Shepherd" etc, VIM.
Black sin Far Lockmoar, land three choice
poems Then comes an illustrated article
on Acting and Authors by the famous
French actor, Coquelin. Other features Of
interest are: the second of Warmers
"Studies of the Great West" one on the
"City Of Columbus, Ohio; The Leaven-
worth School" military, where our towns
man, Lieut.. A. L. Wagner, is now stationed !;
after which come short stories, poems,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
Amusement.

Miss Maude Atkinson who has been Ill
ling , weeks engagement atthe opera house
has gwen excellent satisfaction to we'll filed
bouses Tonight she will close her engage
ment by presenting grand double bill, and
this afternoon they will give grand matinee
for ladies and children.
On Wednesday evening, April 4th, Miss
Florance Hamilton and strong supporting
company will present Scott Marbles ia'es'
and best comedy entitled My husoanu'
Miss Hamilton is acknowledged by ooth
press and public to be the most oeau''iu'
actress now on the American stage, ana one
which the ladies all should see. seats aro
now on sale at Simon's music store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
Fourth Of July.

A meeting of the ci,i.ens will be held At
the supervisors room, in the court house,
on Monday evening, April 2, 1888, at 1880
o'clock, to consult in regard 10 celebration
of the coming Fourth of July. And il such
celebration is decided upon TO make the
proper arrangements.
Such celebration has been endorsed and
recommended by the Business Mems Asso
citation, and i. is expected that they will
attend in force as we'll as sll other citizens
interested. Ed. C. ALLEN, Mayor.
Ottawa, March 70, 1883.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

1864 q candidate for Governor Of Kansas
on ticket whose platform endorsed Nc
Clellan. So Mr.. ingalls, was himself an
"ally." But al! this howl by ingalls, Ia
mere bosh. The people of this country
will never permit return to carpet bag
or army rule Of the South or any other part
Of this country. The amazement OF II all
Is that decent republicans ever permit
themselves TO think OF the miserable,
cowardly shame Of that time,-a policy
that Defeated ITS own aims by forcing the
South 70 become democratic when II they
had been treated like men they would AS
suredly have remained republican as they
were for some years after the war closed.
OF all republican history which that
party should be most eager TO bury out of
sight or hope of resurrection 1t Is the re-
construction days, which ingalls, and Hal
stead are so anxious 10 see revived,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Senator Ingalls, In his speech in the sen.
ate saw fit TO denounce the distinguished
generals, Hancock and Mcclellan, as allies
of the confederacy, and the charge has
aroused storm of indignation among the
veterans who served under them that can
not be quelled by mere apology or words
OF explanation such as Mr.. ingalls, has
since FASTENED To make. But now
comes the N, Topeka Courier which
recalls the fact that Ingalls, was himself In
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

The Ottawa Commandery of knights
Templar will attend Easter service at Christ
Church tomorrow at 1890 a. IN. The service
will consist of morning prayer, sermon, and
holy communion There will be hrst
celebration Of the holy communion Mt 1850
a. IN. Infant baptism will be administered
at $3.50 p. m. In the evening at 1851 VIII De
held the children's Easter celebration. AT
this service holy baptism will be admins
tered 70 adults.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Gen F. G., Hayes, of Morris, is an active
candidate for another term Ia congress
from this district As his platform he Is
now publishing treatise on the beauties
and elegancies of high protective tariff
in the Heraid half interest In which he
has repurchased from Mr. Fletcher Ia
whom he sold i: during the Plumb cam
paigu. Gen Il. G. has considerable gall
to spring an active candidacy on this dis
trict again, which really ought 10 have
somebody to represent II at Washington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

The republicans are very anxious that
the President should rise above party" In
nominating a successor TO Chief Justice
Waite. Lets see how far alb I'VE party did
Lincoln, Grant, and Garfield rise when
similarly situated: They appointed re-
publicans, of course no one expected
they would not. Only republican now
has the assurance to expect that the Presi'
den, will appoint other than democrat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

This has been very busy week In the
carpet department Of J. E. Scott & Co. Or
ders have been coming in from all around,
and the carpets are being made and piled
up awaiting orders to be laid when house
cleaning is finished.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Mr.. Moses Osman has been compelled
to eive up his canvass tor the assessorship
because of sickness. This is to be re-
GREETED for Obvious reasons, but his with.
drawal Is unavoidable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

A meeting of the Ottawa Home I'm
provement Association has been called, for
the 9th prox. The call is made with
special reference TO the observance OF
Arbor Day and 1t is hoped there will be
large attendance. Other matters looking
to the general improvement of the city's
appearance will be discussed to add to the
intprest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

If the protective tariff develops the In
iustries of the country, how Is 1t that SO
arge a proportion of the New England
woolen manufacturing establishments are
closed today?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

John Sherman wants the notorious keif-
or t. represent his district In the national
convention. AS Eliza Pankston is dead,
the suggestion of Keller seems peculiarly
appropriate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

In our announcement column will be
found the name of MIR. p. A. Hall for
collector. Mr.. Hall is man Of wide ex-
perience az a bookkeeper, and is amply
qualified TO discharge the duties of any
clerical office. His standing as business
man should win for him the confidence OF
voters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Our $500 shoes are the best fitting the
hest wearing shoes in the county for the
money. .
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
OUR SPRING BOOM.


Solid improvements for Which Contracts
Are Made.
When Ottawa awakened from her Rip
Van Wrinkle sleep Of twenty years, In 1885.
she did not arouse herself to q frenzy, but
took on rapid, steady and lasting growth.
which the last three years have strengthened
and made binding. She has forged ahead
from village to busy mart Of trade, and
the solid improvements Of this season prom
Use to eclipse all Of her widest dreams.
When the FACE TRADER announced that
the American Sewer Pipe Company had To-
Gated on the main canal, it was greeted with
incredulous murmurs, but only yesterday
the foundation Of mammoth boarding
house was laid on the company's grounds,
and the accommodations for the men secured
while the works are building. Interviews
with several prominent contracting firms re.
veal these facts and figures:
HESsLER's LITTLE BOOM.
George Hensler took down his contract
book and read:
Residence for Joe Savage, West side.
Residence for Mrs Joe kapp, West side.
Residence for Mrs G Rabenstein, West
side.
Residence for Mr. Fremstein, South side.
Improvement, (extensive) L D La Chapelle,
North Bluff,
Aggregate amount of above contracts,
$1,000.
SANDERS BROTHERS ARE BUSY.
The contracts closed by this well known
firm are:
Residence for L Leland, North Bluff
Improvement for b Leamy.
Improvement for Louis Gagel.
Addition and improvement for Mrs r II
Trask.
Brick store building for A Smith, Chats.
worth.
Residence for r Conlin, Utica.
Improvement for Mrs G Gay, Webster
street
Cottage for J Murphy, in Union addition.
Addition for Mrs Neomis.
Cottage for Fred Holloway, North side.
Grain warehouse, 10000 to &c, 900 bushels
capacity, fer Cotton Hamilton.
Addition for W Martin.
Cottage for G W Gatz.
Addition to City Mills.
Many small improvements. Total, Sl9,-
900.
coLwELL BROTHERS READY.
Residence for Mr. Kenelly, North side.
Residence for Hugh Colwell, Center OF.
tsw8.
Remodeling for A Lynch, East side.
Remodeling for Mrs Rentz. South side.
Total amount of cost, $1,000.
These gentlemen are now erecting fine
residence at Ksnkakee, the front door OF
which costs 500, in red oak. They have
purchased the Young & Nash lumber yard
and will run il in connection with their
business.
WEISS woLy
have contracts amounting to over $40, 600.
They are:
Sisters Academy, $4,000.
ESwift, tenement house. South side.
Mr. Foley, residence, South SIDE
Mrs Ballman, remodeiing.
Mr. Hardin, remodeling
Mr. Gebhardt, Morris, brick store.
These contracts, given by the four firms.
amount to $4,000, not including the out
side contract of Colwell Brothers, nor the
many houses and factories already spoken
Of Beside this, Mrs, D. Ssnderson has
purchased the Rugg building. and will en-
large his refrigerator business to twice its
capacity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Our reporter visited the Easter opening of
millinery in J. L. Scott s. Co.'s millinery
department last Thursday. The display was
truly magnificent, and he felt richly paid
for the time he spent in looking at the beau
tifnl spring bonnets, hats, &c.
This department has been very much en-
larged, occupying now nearly double the
room Of last year. making very large de-
partment devoted to millinery goods. The
assortment of real choice millinery, the very
latest in styles, has never been equaled in
this city. To visit this department is real
treat, and its not often that o person meets
so many polite lady clerks as we me. in this
department. We shall call again.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31
An Enih usiassic us,hsriax.

There were nearly one hundred and any
Of the solid men Of the Ottawa democracy
assembled In the supervisors room in the
court house, on Tuesday evening, and al
though there was no attempt At speechmak-
ing not, hswever, for want Of material, the
unanimity and desire to see democratic
principles paramount was reflected from
every countensnce.
Chairman Reed called 10 order, aud the
reports Of the committees appointed at tho
last preliminary meeting were read, and
with some little amendment adopted. The
constitution gives the club q president, two
vice presidents, a treasurer, secretary, cor
responding secretary, an executive commit
tee Of five, q standing political committee Of
two from each ward. The matter Of the
selection Of permanent quarters, was left to
the existing committee, as was also the
canvass Of wards. Mr. Fred Crane an
nounced nearly 200 names in the Fourth
ward, and an estimate Of 600 signers thus
far. is not above the real number, as many
young men, who VIII vote in November have
not yet signed.
On account Of the town election on Tues
day the regular meetings fixed by the
constitution for the first and third Mondays
in the month, the meeting to elect officers
will be held on Monday evening, April 9.
All are earnestly requested to be present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Maple sugar and syrup-a direct shipment
from Twinsburg. Ohio. at Shaw's'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-31

Now on SAI6,
Car potstoes-Besuty of Hebron. Early
Rose, Burbanks. GODFREY BIOS