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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-17

of "Home rule for Ireland His son, Austin
Chamberlain, is quite old enough to marry
the lady himself, but he is nightly pleased
with hi, prospective stepmother, rs he anu
her brother are rather intimate friends
In the matter of blue blood and long I'm
cage the bride has decidedly the advantage,
Us Mr. Chamberlain is what the English call
"new man'-that is, he has no long line OF
aristocratc ancestors His people were OF
the middle class and his father gained wealth
as screw manufacturer. The son was born
in London in 1885, and educated at Cniver-
sity College school, in Grover street, leav-
ing school ut All early age to enter the firm
of which his father was senior member The
father died in 1874 and the son soon retired
with great wealth 10 enter politics. lie was
a Radical OF the most pronounced type be-
fore the Irish question came up. lie main
tanned the most advanced views on temper
ance and popular education. As mayor for
three terms of Birmingham he was the idol
Of the working people because Of his care
for their interests; his gifts in the further
ance of popular education were princely,
and AS a member of the Gladstone cabinet
he drew up and secured the passage of the
present bankruptcy law, which is considered
"a model by all English lawyers.
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All this changed when Mr.. Gladstone ad-
vanced his home rule scheme. With Lord
Harrington aud others who call themselves
Liberal Unlonists, no passed over to the
Tories. and, as is natural, is thoroughly de-
tested by his former associates Political
rancor has developed into personal hatred to
a fur greater degree than is known in Amer
lea; the social line Is drawn at the political
line, and his supporters Indignantly charge
the Gladstonlans with having done all they
could to make his mission in America a fail
ure And yet he gained friends rapidly in
the United States, and was toasted and
Toasted in New York and Washington by
men of all parties
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16

CHILDREN's DAY IN A NEW YORK CHURCH.
back to 1859 or 1860, when it was begun
at Chelsea Mass, as regular affair.
According to one well known divine,
who is credited with wide knowledge In
such matters, the Freewill Baptists began
the observance Of a childrens Sunday at
Flint, Mich, in the year 1866. Baptist
churches throughout the length and
breadth Of the land began the work more
or less generally. according to the same
authority. and it has rapidly grown since
under their energetic management.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16

Renewed Assurances of Speed, Comfort
Safety and Luxury to all Going
West Via Chicago

Parties planning summer trip should re-
member not to forget that the GREAT Rock
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tourist tickets at greatly reduced rates, in.
clude the paramount advantages of this YES
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hundreds Of localities of interest to artist,
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- The GREAT Rock ISLAND assures to all
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safest, speediest and pleasantest journey
imaginable In its magnificent vestibule trains
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Injuries Of firstclass travel.
For further information. address E. A.
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Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16

Last Thursday afternoon was quite pleas
ant. and 40 Jake Shuler found time hanging
rather heavily on his hands, he took his
fishing tackle and proceeded to trail the
murky Fox from the rocks beneath the Main
street bridge. The pike and bass seemed to
be on vacation, however, and he was abou,
to change his position, when heavy stone
fell, or was thrown by someone, from above,
striking him on the left side of the head
back Of and about three inches above the ear
He was momentarily stunned by the shock
and walked over to DR.. Ryburn office with
blood streaming from his wound. The kull
is slightly fractured. but there is no danger
of serious consequences, and Jake is around
as usual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16

These divisions congregate at an ap-
pointed place, finally joining forces for
the grand annual parade in Prospect park.
Each division has its banner. as does each
Sunday school, and very proud are those
who are selected for the honorable posi-
ton of standard bearers.
The last procession was reviewed by the
mayor. who made an appropriate address
to these young soldiers of the church.
When the weather Is propitiWs the
children dress in white, and new hats and
sashes are the order Of the day. For a
fortnight previous TO this celebration the
Brooklyn stores advertise new spring bon
nets and gowns for the MAY walk" with
the same zeal that modistes and mlliners
In New York city carry on their openings
Of Easter hats and dresses previous to
Easter Sunday.
AS this celebration does not in the
slightest conflict with the regular Chill
dren's day. not few churches observe
both, on the principle that too much
pleasure. providing it be Of healthful
nature. rot be introduced into their
Sund.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16
in others it falls in April.

There appears a pleasing significance in
this selection of Low Sunday for Chill
dren's day, coming as it does Immediately
at the close of Easter week, with its beau
tiful ceremonies and charming accessories
of Easter carols and flowers.
The tale of hope that Easter brings Of
the risen Christ and the awakening spring
is in harmony with the general rejoicing
Of human souls standing at the beginning
Of life's journey.
On White Sunday from far and near
the Swiss children are gathered, each de-
tachment finally falling into the grand
procession at some given point not far re-
moved from the church. Two by two the
little girls walk, clad in pure white, with
crowns Of flowers on their heads and
bouquets in their hands.
When natures blossoms are not sufIl-
ciently plentiful artificial ones take their
place, many Of the little peasants making
their own wreaths or bouquets out of
paper or other material
Following the girls come the boys
marching two abreast, decorated with
badges and also carrying flowers in their
hands.
This happy procession, having marched
through some Of the principal streets, on
arriving at the church proceed up the
aisles, and as they pass the altar lay their
Offering Of flowers upon it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.
The May Walk "a Celebrated In Brook
lyn and New York,

The May Walk as Celebrated in Brook
lyn and New York.
There are few days in the calendar that
are more heartily enjoyed in the homes Of
Brooklyn than the one set apart during
the month Of May for Brooklyn's Sunday
school anniversary, with it's grand process
sion that has come to DO known as the
May walk.
These celebrations, which began many
years ago with only a few Sunday schools
represented. have become very formidable
affairs, and in Brooklyn throw the Chill
dren day quite into the shade.
This festival occurs on week day, and
while the procession, with it's banners
and badges, is the leading feature. ice
cream. cake, music, and a good time gen.
orally play no inconspicuous part in the
entertainment. So great an army have
these Sunday school paraders become.
numbering at the last procession 60, 600
souls, 1t Is divided into ten divisions, each
directed by it's own special marshal, and
all under the command of grand mar
shall. Each division in turn is made up
of various Sunday schools under the direc-
ton Of captains or leaders appointed for
the day.
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lions Of the country and personal inter
views with clergymen and laymen of many
denominations. 1t Is a significant fact
that however much different denomina.
tions may vary in their ideas regarding
the minor details in the observance Of
Children day, all consider it an attractive
and welcome feature In the church service
The general feeling also seems to prevail
that it Is IA suitable time in which to i'm
press upon the children the significance Of
the text, 1T Is more blessed to give than
to receive;" in a word, to instill In their
minds tho Importance Of assisting one
another. And surely there Is no more
charming spectacle than that of children
helping children whether this be done
with collections for building chapels, Gull
ing flowers for the sick or dropping nickels
in the contribution box to build schools
and provide books for their less fortunate
comrades.
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Congrcgatlonallsts.

| Tho Congrcgationallsts. especially
throughout the west and southwest. have
for the past six or more years very gen.
orally celebrated Sunday in Juno with
pleasing and attractive ceremonies. The
Presbyterians are said TO have taken hold
Of the matter in 1886, and other denom-
nations are more or less interested in a
special Sunday for the youth Of their con-
gregations, Indeed, there appears con
elusive reasons for believing that in the
no distant future the first or second Sun
day in June will be very generally adopted
by all denominations throughout tho
United States as the childrcn's own day.
June, the month Of roses, has been very
appropriately selected as tho one in which
to celebrate Children's day. 1t represents
in nature if not in the calendar, the true
and perfect springtide Of the year in many
sections, and is more likely to bring to all
ATTITUDES propitious weather than the
more tickle months of April and May. The
second Sunday in June is set apart for this
purpose by the Meth"iists, and Is also
very generally observed by other denom-
llldllpuS, NllplSl III Nsio'S li' III ~
Sunday in June is chosen. Numbered with
leading features of Childrens day is tho
lavish employment Of flowers in the decor
alton of the churches, especially roses.
That
The flowers are first cousins 70 Children
Aud the angels 10 both are akin
is an idea universally entertained, if not
always expressed in so many words.
Roses are prominent flowers in these
decorations, and singing birds in cages are
also much employed. One church last
year had simulated with roses and vines
"The Golden Gates, on the floral posts of
which were placed birds with outstretched
wings. In other churches in front of the
altar or before the pulpit appears floral
several feet high, from which a
stream of water falls. Again, there are
miniature lakes in which swim gold fish,
the lake being banked by roses or other
flowers.
The Church of England has one pro-
gramme which is carried out with but |
slight variation by all the churches. In |
the forenoon the usual morning church
service Is read after which comes SER
mon specially adapted to the requirements
Of children. In the afternoon the regular
evening service is read. A feature Of this
part Of the day is the marching OF the
children up tho aisle, dressed in white and
carrying baskets Of flowers, which are left
At the altar. These flowers are afterward
distributed In the hospitals and among
the sick Of the poorer Pensioners.
The data here given is the result Of
correspondence In various sec
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16
WHITE SUNDAY IN SWITZERLAND.
Children's Day ~ Celebrated In Pictur.
esQue Switzerland.

In picturesque Switzerland. with its
majestic peaks, its sequestered valleys.
its somber forests and its beautiful lakes.
Childrcn's day has gained the poetical
sobriquet der Weisse Sontag" or White
Sunday. This day has long been com
memorated. notably by the Catholic
church, throughout Switzerland. The
Sunday schools of Luzerne, Berne, Zurich.
Geneva, Neufchatel, Grsons, and other
cantons Of Switzerland. all observe II on
the same date and with similar exercises
The time set apart for this celebration Is
always the first Sunday after Easter or
the Sunday known in the church calendar
AS Low Sunday Easter being a movable
festival, vibrating backward and forward
between March % and April %, according
as the full moon next after the vernal
equinox falls nearer or farther from the
equinox. it naturally follows that White
Sunday occurs some years in March, while
In others it falls in April.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16
In the Churches Of This City.

Chi Gr..'s day WAS observed by the
Method IT and Baptist denominations OF
this city on last Sabbath with profuse floral
decorations and fitting ceremonies. At the
First NJ. + church fifteen little children
were baptiz, In the morning, followed by
brief address by Rev. Holmes TO the par.
ents and children. In the evening the
exercises were pleasing and entertaining,
The programme consisted Of general sing
Ing by the children of the Sunday school,
assisted and led by Mr. Hardy, singing by
the choir, an origina! poem by Miss Matte
Hartley, the "L'llies Of Palestine" by Miss
Myra Suawn, Visit 10 the Old Folks at
Home" by Mrs j c. Curyea and exercises
by the infant class. The programme was
nicely rendered and the little ones fairly
covered themselves with laurels. A col
lection was taken up TO aid the worthy
young Ia obtaining educational advantages.
At the Baptist church, the morning ser
vice was distinguished by a sermon on
childhood, Rev. Fredericks taking for his
text "Out of the mouths of babes and
stockings thou hast perfected praise"
The evening services were dispensed with,
appropriate exercises, under the direction
of Misses Penny, Merriield and Shuler,
taking their place, The Sunday school
orchestra, under the direction of Prof
Fitzgerald, opened the programme, which
consisted of a solo, by Miss Griffith; Duets
by Miss Merrifield and Mr.. Jones, Messrs
Hook and Scott, and the Misses Coles
cornet solo, by Fred Wilhelm and Master
recitation, by Eddie Bach, adj
dresses, by Misses Rawllng and Rowe
recitations, by Florence Risle aud Louie
Frisby ana Roy Mortified; and dialogues
by the members of the infant class. The
passed off very nicely. and the
participants elected much praise from
their auditors.
The day will be observed at the Congre-
gational church tomorrow, as Rev. Day
was called to address the students of Knox |
College at Galesburg last Sunday. Rev.
Barnard filled the pulpit at both services
A very fine programme is promised, and
the church will be appropriately decorated
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16
The Children and the Flowers.

Dear little children, innocent children,
Be ready to go when the church bells ring,
The Lords holy temple TO deck with the beauty
Blooming 50 layishy now In the spring.
Go! ma'n mos, the MOSES and grasses,
All tl!. der and lovely and gay;
Splendid i.iI lessons. or fern leaf unrolling,
Praise Him aud speak OF Him, each in its way.
Bring, thea Ili' own TO the house Of His worship,
Let them aiurn all the chancel and nave;
But the precious things there will be kind little
chi.i~.n
That love The dear Savior who rose from the
grave. Carrie Cathcart Day.
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An accident which but for mere chance
would have caused fatality, occurred on the
Burlington road on Saturday evening. A
breakman by the name Of Blackstone, who
heads the crew of No. Is on the Rock Island
road, was standing on top Of furniture car
which is a foot or so higher than ordinary
box cars, when his train was about to enter
the Fox River bridge coming west, at speed
of ten miles an hour, and his head came in
contact with one Of the iron rods at the top
Of the bridge, knocking him down and
hurting him to the ties below. He WAS
insensible for moment or 80, and when he
returned to sensibility, crawled to the end
Of the bridge out of the way Of trains. He
was missed by the crew when the train
slackened at the depot, and two Of the train
men went back after him and took him to
the Marquet House, where an examination
Of his injuries was made. The scalp was
cut and torn for distance or two inches by
the iron rod, and he was bruised about the
chest and body, although nothing fatal or
dangerous about the fractures was disclosed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-16

Eigh cen swapping, snarling, midnight
bowling ours have been reduced from the
quota Of South Ottawa dogs. But they have
not lived entirely in vain. Each one has
contributed dollar towards lifting the
burden of taxes that hovers like spectral
vision over tax ridden people.
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comrades.

What gift Of mine shall greet
The coming feet
or those who this day wear,
On faces sweet,
The freshness of the morn and
Its brightness meetp
We cannot err who bring
The simplest thing
From treasure house Of love,
As offering;
Nor need we, fearing, prove
The valuing.
II, like our father, we
lavish would be
OF gifts that brightness bring,
Each year would see
New hearts intiowers OF spring
Aud minstl elsy.
Oh, In a world like ours,
The chilling powers
OF want and woe and sin -
Blight all the flowers ~
When once they enter In -
At spring time hours.
And while In Joy we throng,
Growing with song
The rose lcaved fame today,
Some thoughts belong
To children by the way.
In tolls Of wrong.
Our lives in plenty wrought,
These now have sought
To reach this holy day,
BY mercy taught.
Show us, indeed, thy way,
Thy tenderest thought
Frances r, Smith.
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Board and Feed Stable,

have leased the Barn in front OF Whites Hotel
(known the Ball yarui. and have good warm stables
take horses by the day week and guarantee salts
faction. ANY that has horses to board would DO
well TO call and me. Strangers coming TO ottawa
will ind the best Of accommodations and care taken OF
their stock Teams be gotten from the barn at any
hour OF day or night. Mr.. Brown would like TO have
his friends cali and 81 him, and he will endeavOr 10
give them satisiaction K. X. BROWN.
deci0-tf Proprietor
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1t is stated on reliable authority that one
million feet of ash lumber is consumed an
nuslly in the manufacture of base ball clubs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-16
How Two Men Of Gillian. Mo-, Drew
$4,000.
The Campaign Committee.

The Cen trail Campaign Committee
for this congressional district, having
in view solely the election of Col.
Augustus Belknap, has not been for
mally organized. The committee to
whom in connection with Col. Belk-
nap was assigned the work of select
ing a suitable central committee, have
about concluded their work and the
LIGHT is informed that the following
named gentlemen have signified
their readiness to serve as such COM
mittee:
VIM. Heuermann, Henry Elmen-
dortt, DR.. F. Herff,, Sr., 2. T. Shields,
J. S. Alexander, G. c. Cresson, Julius
Pieper, John j. Stevens, G. w. Ogden,
George Paschal, Max Kraukauer,
Hermann Kampmann, y. Mackey, G.
A. Duerler, Louis HUH, Jr., Ed. Fro
bOese, J. r. Shook, Louis Grothaus,
RObt. Hanschke, l.. VI. Gregory, w.
w. Weiss, John Bolton, and from the
committee of notification, MeSsrS. l..
w. MadarasZ, James p. NewcOmb,
and the editor of this journal, w. 5.
Messmer.
These gentlemen and others who
have not yet given the committee a
definite answer, are requested to meet
at the Menger hotel tomorrow after
noon at 4 o'clock for the purpose of Or
ganizatiOn. A full and prompt attend
ance is requested, as matters must be
shaped Immediately and the time is
short
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-16
An Expensive Drink.

John T. Kriete, a bar-keeper en-
nloyed by the Two Brothers went TO
business yesterday in a state of "oh
be JOYFUL This made Billie mad,
and resulted in an animated contro-
versy ending in blows. Kriete was
arrested for being drunk and disor-
derby and on being searched pistol
was found in his possession. He was
therefore charged with that offence.
For being drunk and disorderly
Kriete was fined SO, and for carrying
pistol he was also fined S25 and
sentenced to Imprisonment in the city
Jail for twenty days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-16
T aiken Up,

On the 14th day of October, 1883, one
roam horse about nine Years old,
branded on left thigh I. H. G. con-
nected, with Spanish brand on left
hind leg and jaw, left hind leg white,
high; and one dark bay horse, heavy
name, star in forehead, branded on
left shoulder 7. E. connected, dropped
rump, swarth tail, left hind foot
white, saddle marked; Is hands high.
and about ten years old. Owner can
have same by applying and proving
property, to
l0-l5-3t F. SMALL, This Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-16

7-room house on 9Th street, fine location, and
nicely furnished. City wa er. &c. "a
broom frame house, WITH hall, city water,
stable, &c. $50. 225
room rock house, on COInI cree street.
City water, well. go. 226
HAMBLEToN, HADLEY & 20.
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

The Republicans In Throckmorton
County.
THROCKMORTON, Texas,
October 18th, 1883.
To the Editor of the LIGHT:
Perhaps few items from this far
off part of the Lone Star state would
be of in interest TO the readers of the
LIGHT. AS election time draws near
the great cause of republicanism
seems to be spreading abroad in the
land, and not only wool growers, but
merchan is, farmers and others are
gradually deserving the dominant
party and allying themselves with
the republican party.
Two years ago there were but six or
eight republican votes polled in this
county. At the next election there
will be at least 40 for Harrison and
Morton, and if the same ratio of gain
is made all over the state the republic
can standard bearers will receive
rousing big vote at the next election,
and the great democratic majority
that has heretofore prevailed will be
greatly reduced. AS sectional preju-
dice dies out and the great cause ofre-
publicanism becomes better known
and public opinion more enlightened,
the republican party will march on to
victory.
New converts to the protection faith
are continually being made, and we
have good reasons to believe there are
more to follow.
The distribution of few republican
tickets here would be of considerable
benefit to the party, and might be the
means of securing new votes.
KEAN.
How Two Men of Gillian, Mo-, Drew
$4,000.
Two gentlemen living in Gillian,
Marshall county, Mo-, have reaped
the reward of investments in the
Louisiana State Lottery. The prize
drawn here in the Louisiana State
Lottery was $1,000 and was drawn by
a ticket held jointly between E. J.
Dunlap, the druggist, and Mr.. James
Woodbridge, who is in the store Of w.
H. Land Il Son. They received the
cash through the Citizens Stock Bank
last Saturday.-Marshall NO. Pro-
gress, Sept. l.
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For Constable.

W. G. NJ. samuel as & candidate for Constable
Of Precinct No. ], at the ensuing November
election