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The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

probably. Association, me boy, associa-
tion. 1t has, as q cotempOrary says, been
the center OF social life since the college
was an institution. Woe to the freshman
who took a seat on the worm-esten rails !
II he did, committee of self-aprointed
sophomores would forcibly invite him to
vscate. At the end of the year when the
freshman had won game OF all they
were escorted TO their position. The next
year they moved up with imposing rere-
monies each class polishing It's division
Juccesslvely, and the outgoing seniors each
year delivering over their section TO the
juniors with tears and prayers and speech
es. Hundreds threaten TO leave II the old
fence Is disturbed; thousands of scattered
alumni are sending In protests and offers of
subscription TO save II. Doubtless II that
would do 1t the entire sum 70 purchase
other grounds for the new building could
be raised In few months. At any rate
those having It In charge will think long
and doubtless regret the error of their
ways should the demolition OF the old
fence be ordered, Even now they are
asking themselves If they can afford to risk
the destruction Of the center of the social
instinct at Yale Pilgrims, graduates of
40, 80, 80, 70, 80, etc, travel to the fence
as to a Mecca and sit on the alumni sec.
ton" and recount the triumphs of their
youth when they roasted on the top rail
Therefore wall goes up throughout the
length and breadth of the land tor the
of the shrine of traditional
sentiment.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

In the northern counties Of the state, the
weather has been, without exception, cold
for the time of year, and rain has fallen In
profusion The lack of sunshine has been
the principal drawback, and this has been
materially accented by light frosts
Showers have also visited the southern
part of the State, and the warmer weather
In the southern counties has been very ben.
efcial. However, the general condition of
crops is 100 per cent better than two weeks
ago, although the most discouraging feat
ure OF the season is the presence of chnch.
bugs, cutworms and other Injurious insects
in unusual numbers In many of the Gen.
trail and southern counties.
Winter Whedt-Msny farmers of this
and other northern counties have ploughed
up their winter wheat and planted corn, In
preference TO harvesting crop of less than
one. quarter yield, In the counties of the
extreme north, however, where but little
wheat is grown, there will be about three
fourths of an average yield per acre.
Corn.-The prospects for corn in this
county, and through the State, are very
satisfactory, and show very bright season
ahead. The recent rains have put the
ground into good condition for this crop,
The early planted corn in the central coun-
ties is up and looks we'll. The cut worms
are reported as doing damage to the corn
in some of the southern counties.
oats The oat crop is reported as more
encouraging, at this time of year, than for
some years past 1t has been benefited by
the recent rains and the prospects are fav-
orable for an average yield per acre.
Spring WheM-The northern division of
the State, and especially this county, shows
better than an average stand of spring
wheat, and with favorable conditions until
harvest, there is promise of an average
yield.
Frm't-In the majority of counties the
fruit bloom is large. and with continued
rains and an absence of pests, the crop
will average we'll.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19
Our Fourth.

Numerically, the meeting of the Fourth
of July committees at the Court House on
Tuesday evening would not have occasioned
an outburst of long pent up astonishment,
but this was wholly due to the misunder-
standing which existed as to what was to be
done, and whose was to be the directing
mind to classify and straighten the different
reports OF committees. This was remedied by
the appointment of committee on program,
composed of Messrs Nicholson, Porter and
Kendall to be the recognized head of the
proceedings, settle disputes if any arise, etc.
Mr.. Jordan OF the Fire Works committee,
reported that his committee had correspond
ed with several firms as to quality, discrip'
ton and prices of illuminatious, and had
decided upon. and almost closed contract
for $500 worth of hand grenades, Roman
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Alonzo Pearshall, employed by Eugene
Perrot, of Fall River, dropped dead while
taking drink of water from the we'll, on
the farm, at 6 o'clock on Sunday morning
He arose at the usual hour, in apparently as
good health as ever, and went about his
customary duties with his usual spirit.
The cause of his death was internal in
juries, resulting from terrible kick upon
the chest. inflicted by vicious horse, be
hind which he and Perrot we're riding, about
two weeks ago. He was about 40 years old,
and first came to this county about seven
years ago. and entered the employ of j. c.
Carew, and drifted from one place to an.
other, driven by habit of drunkenness which
none could tolerate, until he secured situa
ton with Mr.. Perrot, where liquor was not
obtainable. His pockets contained two letters
from his mother and brother, written in IA
begging him to reform his habits, but there
was no evidence Of later date to show the
residence or existence Of relatives.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

For twenty years, Earl has not seen q
more promising business outlook than ap-
pears upon the surface to say. Everything
in the business line is fourishing extensive
ly, and business men are contented.
Chss NJ. Smith was in Chicago last week
for several days, with his numerous friends
there.
President W. r. Haight, Of the First Ma
tional Bank, has been sojourning in Kansas
among friends. He visited Kansas City and
Muscotah, and likes the country.
J. A Pool, of Morris, was here visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Pool, our popu.
lrr druggist.
May 23d, the ladies of the NJ, E. church
will give an ice cream and strawberry festi.
val, the receipts to be used in the interest Of
their aid society.
Last Tuesday evening the young people of
the Methodist church organized . society
called 1.-The Oxford League" All young
people interested in debate should join.
Earl has caught the infection from Peru,
and on Sunday, May 6. held picnic in the
grove 1t was largely attended by town and
country people
Mr. r. II. Trask. the Ottawa Jeweler, em
ployed our townsman and carriage maker,
Mr. Ed. Snow, to construct for him beau
tful doubleseated canopy.topred phaeton
He has also furnished fine timpkin.spring
side-bar buggy for Circuit Clerk Taylor.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19
south Side.

Dr. Weis is building large addition to
the house just west of his present residence,
and when completed will be a fine structure.
John Powe has the foundation walls to his
new cottage finished, and Adam Mecay has
built fine addition on the front of his resi-
dencs. There has been several other new
dwellings erected on the south side this
spring and the boom continues.
The new base ball ground has been staked
out and short stop erected, and the amphi-
theater is being built. The boys rent their
grounds ofthe company owning the new ad
ditiOn
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

On Thursday morning last James Brooks,
the engineer of the electric light dynamo at
Streator, was found dead at the light build
ing 1t was thought at first that he was
killed by shock from the wire; but it seems
that the lights went out at their usual hour:
that he was seen to shut them off. An ex-
animation Of the plant on Sunday and q
comparison of testimony leads to the theory
that Mr.. Brooks started the engine to re-
pair the governor and, stepping between
the belts which are four feet apart, slipped
on the greasy floor, fell on the rapidly
moving belt and was struck on the head by
coming in contact with the bed plate, was
drawn between the pully wheel and the
floor, a space Of about six inches and was
then thrown againt the wall where he was
found. Mr.. Brooks was 25 years of age. His
only relatives are his mother and sister.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

On Wednesday last the Rock Island road
began running vestibuled train each way
between Chicago and Omaha. The trains
are entirely new ones, built for the road by
the Pullman Company. The new train was
run for the first time on Monday, making
the trip. from Chicago to Joliet and return.
All the cars are finished in the finest style,
and have all the latest improvements known
IN the railroad world down to the minutest
details.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

girls in tn. eastern cities are learning to
whistle and married women are becoming
infatued with it. and the craze is rapidly
extending westward. Just think Of our
wives and daughters so absorbed in whist
ling that they could not give US one pleas
ant smile, or the musical tone of their, voice
this is q sad outlook for the latest craze
then suppose our mothers inlaw should be-
come constantly addicted to it,-wait a
bit-let 'em whistle
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Superintendent Stockdale is exerting
his influence toward the formation of local
teachers institutes In various portions of
the county. Earl, Seneca and Marseilles
have taken the lead, and Grand Ridge will
have one on June 22d. The local teachers
cordially invite all who are interested In
school work, to be present. especially
teachers who are at present engaged in
Farm Ridge township and Farm Ridge
village. A programme will be published
In the near future.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

candles. bombs, etc., and preferred 10 use
them in illuminating the evening procession,
rather than burning the whole mass upon
the east river green. His report met with
general approval, and the appropriation for
FIRE works was increased $50, making the
amount $500.
Ex Senator R. G. Hoar of Michigan, Q
brilliant talker and humorist of no mean
ability. has been secured to deliver the I'D.
dress of the day, at Washington Park. He
alone is big attraction, and many will
attend il merely for the purpose Of hearing
his address.
The committee on sports stated that the
Bicycle club wanted 500, 1925 more than
the appropriation, which was given them,
as they have invited nearly 200 wheelmen to
to attend and compete for prizes. They are
confident of an atten lance of $50 wheel men,
who will take part in the morning and
evening procession, in uniform, and contrib.
ute much to the days attractions, taking in
Starved Rock, Deer Park, etc., on the follow.
ing day, as the guests Of the Ottawa club.
The appropriation for the hose company
was also increased S25, making it 500, as
the boys have invited companies from all
over this congressional district and are con.
fdent of the attendance of dozen compa.
nies with their apparatus. They will offer
prizes to be competed for by the visiting
companies, but will not contest in them
themselves, being content with past medals.
However, if the Mayors consent can be OBJ.
tanned, they will erect building, set fire to
it, and extinguish the flames, as finale to
their part of the programme.
1t was decided to hire Fitzgerald's Band,
for the day, at $l25, and use q drum corps
in connection, instead of hiring another
band, which would only tend to produce a
horrible discerd, when attempting to play in
conjunction with the Ottawa boys. Our band
is the best in the State, outside of Chicago,
and can produce music which even the great
lst Regimental Band will find hard to com
pete with.
As soon as the programme is completed,
the advertizing bills will be thrown out, and
the papers Of this county and vicinity flooded
with advertising matter, by Chairman Por-
ter
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19
Ransom Items,

DR.. Jas. Mccoy has received new burglar
proof safe, wherein he intends to keep his
books and cash. The Doctor President of
the city Board.
Police Magistrate, P. N. Weber, says it is
usually quiet in the city, no occasion for any
arrests.
The click Of planters in the neighborhood
we're quiet after Tuesdays rain.
Decoration day will be kept in the village
of Ransom. The G. A. R. Post will send
detail to Emer Green cemetery to decorate
the graves. We wish the friends Of deceased
soldiers to meet there May 30 at 10 o'clock
a. m. Comrade Sberwin will deliver the
address of the day in the NJ. E. Church at
Ransom at 3 O'Clock p. m. Comrade Sher-
win is brilliant speaker, and all are in
vited to take part.
We think of those in battle missing,
We can't tell how. we know they're gore
The Southern dews their graves are kissing,
Their simple headstones bear 10 name:
But memory brings each we'll known face'
Hundreds of cattle have been dehorned IN
this vicinity in the past year. All the ami
mails have recovered rapidly from the opera
tion. w. H. Conrad is askillful hand at the
business and we believe it will pay every
farmer to dehorn their cattle. Mr.. Conard
has an excellent place built for the purpose
and he will ask but 10cts, per head. N. Nc
Intyre had 20 head dehorned. MIR. Conard
dehorned so head for neighbors at the yard
of n. Mcintyre in two hours and forty
minutes. The writer had 10 head dehorned.
The Democratic voters of this township
held caucus in Jones's hall Saturday. May
18th at o'clock p m, to elect three dele
gates to the Democratic county convention
to be held at Ottawa, May l6. The Messrs.
COmmings, Harty and Shoenlsber were
elected.
Kerns Bros. and E. O. Smith were find
Sl3, including fees and costs, for letting
stock run at large on the roads.
A cold wave came from the north west.
II was fair and beautiful but still cold.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Samuel Yorty, construction man en-
ployed on the c., B & Q, near Otter Creek,
had his left leg broken near the hip the
other day, His team was high spirited,
and becoming frightened at the repeated
whistllng of a passing engine, dragged
Mr.. Yorty, who was holding them by the
head, through fence where cne of the
horses fell on him
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Prof. VIM. D, Cunning, the geologist and
lecturer and writer on scientific subjects
died recently at Greedy, Colorado. where he
was pastor Of the Unitarian society. He will
be remembered by many in Ottawa as q
friend and guest of the late DR.. McArthur
and also as lecturer here.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The Pittsburgh american Manufacturer
Is Issuing campaign sheet called " The
American People," Journal of Protec-
ton to American Industries" The reader
who wants to get the pure, unadulterated,
slmon-pure article of protection literature
will get II here TO his hearts content.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

MIR. Madden spoke Of the fallacies of re-
publican prophecy and the miserable at
tacks Of the Republican senate, upon demo-
cratic heroes. The republican party had
instilled into the minds of the working men
manifold dire results Of democratic supre-
macy. 1t had painted in glowing colors the
payment of the rebel debt! Was its proph-
ecy verified 1t had taught them to conteni-
plate vast and sweeping reduction of the
income of wage-workers! Had the history
Of the past four years sustained them? The
stoppage Of machinery, great panic and
the resumption of the slaves fetters had
been dinned in the ears of the nation! Where
is its echo nowg No, the democracy had
gained the confidence and respect Of the
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

According to reports, this is the year for
seventeen year locusts and they may be
expected about the 2jth of this month. Ma
zon, in Grundy county and vicinity, Is said
to have been one of their favorlte haunts
on previous appearances
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

A lady having some dental work done
in Aurora few days since had her hair
ignited from the fame of a spirit lamp and
was severely burned before the flames
could be smothered All the hair on one
side of her head was burned off, and her
head, face, neck and hands were badly
scOrched
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The directors of the Strestor Driving
Park Association held meeting Saturday
and reorganized, A. A. Colly was elected
president, Alf. Kennedy, vice president; /;
Sam Smith, superintendent of track. JAS
Knox was also elected secretary in place of
K. NJ. Franks, resigned.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

business world, and now stands upon more
solid rock than ever before in its history.
It has done much for Its couutry-will do
more. Its will is the will Of tho people, but
the republican psrtys teachings are the
rule Of the people by the government. The
attack Of the reptile Ingalls,, President Of the
senate, upon the man who shed his blood at
Gettysburg, upon the altar Of his country
for its safety, was fair example Of republi
can campaign methods Driven to the wall
Of desperation. upon whose face, written
too high above their heads for mortal hands
to blot it from sight, was the hand writing
of fate, pronouncing their doom. Every un.
holy sentense cast from the bitterness Of
this feud, upon the memory of the glorious
Hancock, reacts with double force, upon his
followers, and his name shall live when his
traducers are forgotten to the ages.
number Of prominent democrats of
Streator met at the Plumb House on Friday
evening, to take innitiatory steps toward the
organization Of Democratic Club, and to
select delegates to the County Convention.
The more prominent men of the Streator de-
mocracy were in attendance, among whom
were, Messrs. ieenan, Cummings, Minor,
Huss, McKeon, Harvey, Mulock, Brennan,
Drops, LIE Roy, and Cally. 1t was very
unanimous and harmoniously inclined as
semblage, and the prospect for organizing a
splendid club upon solid basis is excellent.
Messrs. Minor, Heenan, Galley, Harvey and
Mutock, were chosen town central commit.
tee No attempt was made at extensive
speech making, as the sounding of the key
note Of the campaign was postponed until
Thursday evening.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Use the great specific for "cold In
head" and catarrh--Dr Sage's Catarrh
Remedy.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The selection of names to form Town
Committee of FIVE to be submitted to the eau
Gus, was given into the hands of Messrs
Armstrong, Maher, Reed, McKinlay, and
Sherwood. The number. as well as names,
was deemed an important factor, and com
mittee OF fifteen of the last campaign, was
reduced to five, to secure creator degree OF
harmonious and concentrated action. The
names of F. A. Sherwood, W, j. Graham,
VIM. Simon, Chas. Iron, and Noah c. Perkins,
a quintette of young men, in whose democ
racy there exists no flaw, indicate more OF
action than words. That they were con,
frmed is foregone conclusion.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The Peru democrats held their caucus on
Saturday evening. and F. E. Hoberg, II,
Bellinghsusen, and J. l.. Mccormick, jr.,
we're selected as town committee. The meet
ing was credit to al present. and Peru
will stand conspiououly democratic in the
hour of need.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Now the farmer plugs the naples and be
gins to milk his COWS.
Now aspirants presidential fill the papers
with their rows.
Now Jamaica's warming ginger antidotes
Bermuda's fruits.
Now the girls are out agadding In the
lovelest of suits.
-Wayret Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

Mr. Eckles confined his remarks to the
tariff 1t is not possible to give his language
-histhoughts perhaps, will suffice, though
clothed in contemplative language instead Of
his own impassioued sentences. The tariff
was q relic Of the hour of war, q measure
forced upon the government in an hour Of
distress, with but FIVE days of reflection.
The day of its necessity had gone by, and
from being a measure of the nations saliva
ton, it had degenerated into iron bands to
bind the poor man to his poverty, and the
rich man TO his wealth. A solid wall, dens-
er than the tomb, at whose base the hand Of
poverty has cast the poor, and upon whose
summit flourish monopoly, trusts and the
kings of opulence. During the past four
years, the great mind at the helm of state,
at Washington, had guided the democracy
past the pitfalls of injudicious action and
strengthened-united upon a solid rock Of
liberty's prnciples,-its mission WAS the ab-
olition Of trusts, and a crumbling Of the
walls of deception, which bide true freedom
and equity. The Republican party, with
this high protection, was the creator of class
distinctions in opposition to the constitution
and moral law. The tariff was a business
question, not political one. 1t was simply
a proposition, as to whether we should pay
tax on our boots, our shoes, our coats, vests
everything we wear-upon the hoe, its
handle and blade-upon the pocket knife
we carry, to promote this or that mans in
dustry, that he may grow rich from the
seed of our poverty. Whether we shall pay
tax greater than the needs Of an eco
nomioally administered government, and
against the constitutional laws, by them
made as damnable robbery as the demand
of highwayman.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The recommending Of % names for the
Ottawa delegation to the County Convention,
was vested in . committee Of five, Messrs
Eckles, Moloney, Taylor (Moses) Osman Iand
Dawell, who. after a short absence in the
committee room, reported the names of
Messrs l.. W. Brewer, NJ. T. Moloney,
Henry Wolfe. G. W. W Blake, John F Reed
D. ispeman, L Osman, ID. Maher, j. F.
Madden, W. J. Dawell, Isaac We'll, Joseph
Albrecht, Chas. Schallen, Jas. McQnade,
Jas. II Eckels, NJ N. Armstrong, Thos
Fox, W, J, Dwyer, John Pierce, Patrick
Lsfferty, Paul Teisseder and Jackson X
Shaver, delegation composed of such an
array Of democratic solidity and inquest
ioned ability, representing each and every
faction of the party, If there be any, that not
a dissenting voice obstructed their unani
nous confirmation. The delegation was Civ
EN- power to fill all vacancies on the day of
the convention, should any occur.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The speeches of the evening were made by
Jas. W. Eckles, and John F. Madden. while
Geo. w. W. Blake, NJ. N. Armstrong, V. B
Weeks, Thos. Mackinlay, Lorenzo Leland, VI.
7. Moloney, DR.. Stout, delivered short but
pointed remarks upon the democracy. The
speeches we're received with enthusiasm and
no better attention has ever been accorded a
pulpit orator.
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

There Is q great howl by the students
and alumni of Yale over the contemplated
removal of the fence" to make room for
Sl25,OOO recitation building. Under
graduates and alumni with one voice de.
mand that the fence must stay The build.
Ing may go, but the feEce must stay Blu,
why this fuss over fence not worth $40,
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

1t was the best causcus ever held in Otta.
wa; there was more good feeling, more gen.
uine harm onious sentiment for united
democracy than has existed for years. The
attendance was exceptionally good, and
what seems to argue well for an animated
campaign, all present were the more promi-
nent men of the party, men of influence, not
only in politics, but in the business world
Looking La Sale county's roster over, it is
doubtful if finer set of men could be
brought together and so well represent a
democracy with Ottawa's |, 100 votes on the
side of Grover Cleveland, The sentiment in
favor Of the President and low tsrif was
intense in its unanimity, and any mention
of the name of the executive was greeted
with wild cheers, while the adjournment
preceded three cheers for the nations ruler
The Ottawa free trader., 1888-05-19

The new head quarters Of the Democratic
Club we're packed to overAowing with the
most prominent democrats Of the city, on
Monday evening, the occasion being tha,
Of the regular town caucus to select dele
gates to the county convention, and the cleo
ton Of a IOWA Central Committee, The work
oflhe meeting was reached quietly and with
dispatch, Mr.. L. W. Brewer presiding with
that grace for which he is 80 justly promi-
nent, while the veteran, John Armstrong
acted in the capacity Of secretary.