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Evening journal., 1888-12-22
plockInr Up French Street.

Complaint is made that French street
is blocked from Twelfth to Thirteenth
streets. This was done because of the
sickness of a resident. There is no law
giving the Street and Sewer Department
authority to close up any street. Be
sides this, few loads of sawdust would
deaden the rumble of passing teams.
The blocking up of the street is causing
great inconvenience, as nearly every one
who rides drives on French street. The
blockade has been on since last Saturday,
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Harter,s7nurned ont.

An alarm of fire was struck this morn
ing about 80 o'clock from box No 13, at
Fifth and French streets, for fire at
Herbert Hayter's, No. 222 King street.
Officer Updyke discovered the fire, and
James Cartridge, a huckster near by,
notified the family, who were sleeping in
the third story. The fire caught from
the stove and was soon extinguished, en-.
failing loss of $500.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22

patients in as many families, and they are
each Of dangerous character, while
other physicians have many cases of the
same disease Milford Chronicle.
"Paul Pry," the Milford Chronicles
Glendale correspondent, writes that it is
oil hoax that pleuro-pneumonia is in
fecting the cattle Of his neighborhood
He says ut is hoax, and there is no
sign Of truth in it. And there is no such
man as Williams living at or near Ellen
dale who has three cattle. But George
Fisher has five head which he turned in
the shuck field, and three Of them found
cred themselves One died and the
others are alright"
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
Murdered for Money.

ST. LOUIS, Dec ga dispatch from Lit
tie Rock, ARK says: The dead bodies OF
Charles Nutz end his wife were found ct
Their home nine miles from this city. They
were lying in great pools OF blood IA different
rooms, aud large bl Cd stained butcher
knife was by the side Of the man. hutz was
a prosperous farmer, and had scli lot Of
cotton the day before. This leads TO the be-
lief that the couple We're murdered for their
y
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
FOURTH AND MARKET STREETS.

It's nearly over-F1ave you made up your mind yet?
Stand on the of Fourth and Market-look down
Fourth and you won't wonder in the centre of trade
Old Chris has showered his Turkeys Trees and Holly in
discrmnatelyts busy mart Fourth and Market both
inside and out
Two more days of Christmas talk and then the pleasure
of it a-realzation
We are doing best with the space at command,
To the rush the Handkerchief Counters have sta
toned saesades thick that they almost fall over each other
patience friends and remember advice to the hours
Yon 1OW fna the most pleasant Shaping 6eOye 10 a. n
and after D. m
To avoid the cowdng necessary get out Of the store we
have opened outlet Fourth street through the Basement
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
: onestion for the higher Court.

NEW York, Dec. %. -Counsal for Carlton,
who was sent need TO be hanged Feb. lS for
the murder Of Policeman Brennan, raised
the point before sentence that between June
A. the date Of tae passage of the act provid-
ing for capital punishment, and Jan. /, when
the act takes effect, no court has power 70
sentence murderer to death by hanging.
The court stated that it would ignore the
point raised, as I was matter for the court
Of apDeais 10 decide.
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Indlrnation Meeting.

9 Company, d. n. G., VIII hold a
special meeting in their armory tonight
to take action on the rejection Of Colonel
S. NJ Wood as colonel Of the First Regi-
ment, d. N. G. 1t is claimed by the
members Of the company that Captain
Wickersham broke faith in voting against
Colonel Wood. The meeting therefore
will be somewhat of an expression of in
dignation. All members of the company
are earnestly requested to be present
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nnme rrnnl CnlIege.

The Christmas holidays will bring
home to Wilmington the following stu
dents: Percy Nields, Harvard; Christie
pher Ward and J. Danforth Bush. VIII
iiams; T. f. Baysrd, Jr., Louis 9. Du.
Pont. Malcolm McLear, George w. Bissell
and George 6. Knowles, from Yale
Charles w. Smith, William jackson and
c. Reginald Trump from Cornell; An
drew c. Gray and Arthur Spruance from
Princeton; Marriott Candy and Harry
Bringhurst from Easerford; Ralph snd
Frederick e. Stone, Harry Hopes, r.
Miller Bailey, Horace Vernon and Misses
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.

Quotations.
NEW York. Dec. 2t.-Money closed AZ 3 per
cent the lowest rate. The highest rate was ~
per cent. Exchange closed steady posted rates,
4s50s s9ls; actual rates. 4siS0tsH4 for 90
days and s9GB4s04 for demand Governments
closed steady; currency Gs, il0 bid Is, coup,
l2sls bid; 4t5s, coup, 1854 bid.
Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union
nrsts, il3miiB; Union land grants i036l06;
Union sinking funds, il9Di2l; Centrals, iia@ll6.
The market was Arm, but quiet, all the morn
ing. and there was a general advance In prices,
particularly in the coal stocks fully half the trad
ing being in Reading, Lackawanna and Jersey
Central. The advance at noon ranged from Il y
1A per cent, as compared with the closing figures
OF Yesterday. There was O moderate amount Of
trading in stocks during the afternoon. The sales
for the day amounted 70 25S, ,i23 shares.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22

Mr.. Miller, 90, MRrrles Anna HhGan. II.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. % Samuel Miller, aged
%, and Anna Hagan, aged II, were married
in Jacksonville. Miller has twelve children,
but does not know where one OF them is.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
Broke His Wrist aud Lost tho Fight.

BRooKLYN, Dec. 22-Jim Bates won a
twelve round prize fight with Jack Mullins
at Bay Ridge yesterday, for purse Of 800
The men fought with bare knuckles, The
fight was very fierce and evenly contested
until the twelfth round, when Mullins broke
bis left wrist and was compelled 70 surrender.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
snnt.nnn.i fnr III

BUFFALO, Dec % Timothy Donovan, the
murderer OF John Howard, was convicted Of
murder in the second degree, and was SEN
fenced by Judge Haight 10 imprisonment for
life. Donovan shot Howard in a saloon on
Ohio street on Nov 2. Both were fremen on
lnkn rnsanls
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
State a. A. Il. Encaii.pment.

ALBANY, Dec 22-The G. A. r. council
Of administration has finally decided upon
. Binghainton as the place where the next
state department encampment viii be held,
Feb. 20. Assistant Adjt. Gen. Todd has
gone TO that city in order TO mike arrange
ments for the event
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
vnnthrnl IInr.n rlinrna eantnnnnll.

COLUMBUS, Ind, Dec. p Edward Moore
and Charley Pratt, aged IA and 10 years re-
spectivey, were sentenced TO six years each
in the reform school for horse stealing. The
boys parents are highly respectable people.
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school Exercises.

The public schools of this city held
entertainments Yesterday appropriate to
Christmas. Most Of the rooms combined
and gave excellent programs At the
High School each room had brief exer-
cises.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22

We dangerously of elegant hemsttched
handkerchefs for men at IS cents Our reserve stock starts
us off fresh again with plenty for ALL
We are on the IS dozen of those elegant Silk Hand
keche for Ladesneat and stylish borders reduced from so
to 81 cents.
A Silk Muffer-You know good silk of course, rich, soft
ustrous-Compare Aldemey to skim milk and you
have ST. Mufer contraed with the ordinary ones-no
thin stingey Muliers for us
Two more lots of umbrellas just in time-Oxidzed ham
dies and natural sticks Lise Spun Silk Goras Silk and
Ginghams, ST., $I5o, So, $25o up to $8 and $40
Fur Topped Kid Gloves for Men, sizes 715 to oH SL25
Fur Topped Kid Gloves for Ladies ST. and $I25 Fur Top
ped Kid Gloves for Children, rs cents and ST.
For practical gver thought on Underwear would not
90 amiss For good strong inexpensive red underwear we
have shirts and drawers for rs each and from that
price up to the very medcated scaet$5o for the suit
Brown mixed camelshar suits the popular thing in
mems underwear good and soft washing SAYS the suit
Merno underwear always standard 81 and $3.50 for
the suit Ladies Merno at the same prices and very ne,
all wool Jersey Ribbed vest for ladies, $I5o
Blankets-A big generous one-a lunge and your
toes are sticking that kind but big Think OF
Of your friends who would thank you for blanket could
you give them better appTecabe thng-a blanket
Thought would do you cTedcotton quilts elder downs and
all the nice bedding things for the winter yet to come
are here in profusion
borders in baby blue and baby pink Dou you know of any
unuspecng parents who would like for their bonny baby
and who are making old dothn of baby blankets
Our Carpet Department has many desirable thngs
for gifts
Carpet Sweeper Rugs
Hassocks Skins
all useful and might help you out of your dilemma
plush Goats Gretchens
Newmarkets Wraps
Modieskas
In our Upholstery Department
Lace Curtains Madras
Twcoman Curtains Etmene
; China Silks Pushes
Antique Lace
Tie store mill be open eOe,y eveutng until Christmas.
m ~~
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Weather.

Delaware and Maryland, p. m:
Fair weather, slightly warmer, south
erly winds.
Baynard's thermometer. a. m, "A '
am, "a; IL a. m. 80; PEN, 81.
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nlIrnr nltsnn nrnl.

BosroN, Dec 22-Oliver Ditson, the
widely known publisher Of music, died last
night, aged 77 years, after fifteen months
illness, OF brain trouble and paralysis
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
The DeIawnre House.

John M. Ford and Jefferson L. Ford,
the new proprietors Of the Delaware
House, will take possession on January
|. The new proprietors win at once tear
out the interior Of the building and give
it thorough painting and papering.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
Eirhth Ward Republicans.

The Eighth ward Republican Club met
at their rooms, No 702 East seventh
street, last evening and had an interest
ing meeting. Seth A. Feaster acted as
president and James Campbell as secre-
tary. Some excellent music was rendered
and thirty new members were added.
The club will hold its next meeting Dec
ember 81.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22

place in the city to buy Furniture and
Bedding is Adair's 4l5 Market street
Every article g; aranteed as represented.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22

Sue N. and Edith N. Trump from Swarth
more; Miss BERTHE Smith from Smiths Col
lege, near Boston.
Evening journal., 1888-12-22
TRAnE BuLLETlN.

Fair; decidedly colder; northwesterly
winds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

Visitors at the fair should not fail to Wis
the refreshment table. An elegant supper
and lunch can be had there for the nominal
sum of Is cts at any hour.
The most elaborate display of articles ever
held in Ottawa can be seen by visiting the
Fair. The tables are systematically and ar
tistisally arranged, and it is well worth the
price of admission to view the display. Do
not fail to call tomorrow night
A new feature will be introduced this year
at the Fair in the way Of concert. The
pupils of st. Xaviers' Academy have ar
ranged programme consisting Of vocal and
instrumental music, and every one should
avail themselves of the opportunity OF hear
ing their concert The admission is only IL
cents for all.
The FAIR RECORD is under obligations to
the m erchants who so literally patronized
its columns; and trust that they may be
fully repaid for it.
The married ladies' table is presided over
by Mrs. McDermott. Mrs. Young, Mrs.
Voght, Mrs. Hobert and Mrs. Barrett The
young ladies table by the Misses Maggie
and Katie Montgomery, Miss Mckinley,
Miss Graham and Miss Leonard.
From the Fair Record
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

ries and luxuries are also protected, fol
whatever benefits class Of workingmen
necessarily benefits any other class contrib
uting, in large or small degree, TO It's
needs or desires.-Republican.
Of course. A pays q tax to protect b and
G. Is pays a tax to protect A and c. G
pays a tax TO protec. A and b. Each en-
joys two taxes and pays two. What is the
result? Each Is creditor two taxes; each is
debtor two taxes. That is, the labor takes
his cash IRON one of his pockets to put 1t
into the other But what becomes OF the
third tax in the shuttle? That is the price
paid by the A, B and G for protection.
Protection" costs them just that much.
A, b and g each pays tax in the store on
his own produce in the shop. Who gets II ;
Not the working man. Now, If the work
ing man is greatly benefited by enjoying
two taxes while he pays three, we confess
we can't see how.
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The Free Trader
1888.
The Free Trader is a Tariff Ref0rmGr.

II believes the heaviest burdens Of the American pro
tcctye system fall upon tho Farmer
IL believes the Farmer receives nothing in return
hut on the contrary that he is hampercd by 1t In h
efforts to extend his export trade.
believes that the protective tariff is an injury to the
working man; that his wages would be higher without
It, his employment steadier. and his expenses Tor t'
hecessaries of life very much lees.
will advocate tariff reform (not free trade) ana y"
taxes os opposed to free whisky and tobacco.
1t will teach democratic doctrines and support demo
cratic men and measures.
IL believes in and will support honest government io'
the beneht of the whole people, and not class
It'll opposed TO unjust combinations of all sorts
II will strive to porpetuate the cohtrolwhch the Dem
ratc party now has OF the national government as
being the best the people have had for many years
IN the conflict of the year Tue FREE TRADER will oe
found In the fight as usual.
Will be as good paper rs can be made.
II will be paper for In Sale county voters ana tax
n.yers, devoted to their interests and giving them re
liable Information only.
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Eighth Congressional Institute.

Hon. f. G. Lewis, Vice President for the
Eighth Congressional District, has com
pleted arrangements for what promises tc
be an interesting meeting of the farmers
and others interested ia agriculture, resid-
ing in the counties of La Sale, Kendall
Grundy, VIII and Du Page
The meeting will be held in Joliet
Thursday and Friday, Feb. End and ,3rd
1885,
Arrangements have been made for excur
sion rates on the roads leading to Joliet
The program has been prepared with care
and includes the following speakers and
topics.
Address of Welcome, Hen. John d.
Paige, Mayor of Joliet; Response, Hon
Samuel Dysart, President of State Board OF
Agriculture; Address, Hon. Richard j.
Oglesby, Governor; Improved Stock, Col
Charles F. Mills, Secretary State Board of
Agriculture; Sheep Husbandry in lllionis,
Hon. f. w. Faxon, Fox; The Roadster
Horse, Hon. John Landrigan, Albion Ed
ucation for farmers, Prof. Geo. E. Morrow,
Champaign; The Illionis Farmer, Hon. e.
A. Glller, Whitehall; Reading Farmers,
Hon. Geo. Longman, st Louis, Mo; I'm
proved Highway, Hon. E. c. Lewis, Deer
Park; Ethics in Agriculture, Hon. D. b
Gillian, Upper Alton; Dairy Farming, K
Lespinasse, Chicago; Needed Changes In
Illinois Farming, J. M, Thompson, Joliet;
Care of Medows and Pastures, E. E. Ches-
ter, Champaign; Fertilization, Prof VIII.
lam McMurtrie, Champaign.
All in attendance at such meetings have
the benefit of the experience OF the most
successful farmers and stockbreeders in
the State, who make long journeys TO these
meetings and attend in large numbers.
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grees above zero, making a range Of 1876
degrees.

Mr.. O'Brlen has been released from jail
In Ireland. Though In very delicate health,
as the result of his Imprisonment, he mas
made one or more speeches since his re.
lease, and has everywhere been greeted
with the utmost enthusiasm and evidences
Of affection by the people.
Mr.. Cox, NJ p, is now in Ennis jail,
which is but a counterpart to, II nota worse
hole than that In which Mr. OBrien was
confined. The walls reek with moisture,
the window frame has rotted away from
dampness, and he was compelled TO use
part of his clothing to stuff hole TO
exclude the wind.
The government may imagine they can
carry their points by such forbarties' gu,
Irish Nationalist are made of sterner stun
than such treatment can conquer, especially
with public sympathy with them. In re
gard to Mr.. Cox's arrest the London Coun-
Gil of Liberal Federation immediately
entered protest and decided To test the
legality of the arrest and also protested
against the treatment to which political
prisoners are subject as unworthy Gas they
are) the government Of free people
From all quarters the arrest Is character
lied as gross outrage, even by party
friends, and all agree that Mr. Balf0ur
could scarcely have rendered his enemies
greater assistance and better campaign
ammunition than he mas done had he
carried out deliberate intention to play
into their hands. No attempt has as yet
been made to arrest Mr.. Dillon, and pos
sibly in view of the widespread indigna-
ton among Tories that Mr. Cox's arrest
has 0rOISp1 none will bp made
On Tuesday riot occurred between a
crowd waiting at railway station at Gal:
way for Fathers Burke and Francis, and
the police. Many were injured and one
boy killed.
President Cleveland's jubilee gift to the
Pope was presented on Tuesday. In reply
to Cardinal Gibbons letter, and after ex
pressing the great pleasure he felt In re-
ceiving President Cleveland's gift, the
Pope said I'm America the people enjoy
liberty in the true sense of the word.
Religion there is free to spread itself. l
entertain an especial affection for America,
and have therefore approved the scheme
for Catholic university at Washington.
Your great country has a grand future
before It. Your nation has free govern
ment of strong character. Your Presi-
dent commands my highest admiration,
and thank and bless you and him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28
A TEA,

Mrs. Chas. and Miss Mae Blanchard, assist
ed by Mesdames W. II. Hull, BEEN, Hook
Lincoln, S. Il. Blanchard, G. Griggs, and the
Misses Eldridge, Fiske, Jekyll. Bushnell
Hull and Porter, gave reception to a large
number of lady friends at the residence of
Judge Chas. Blanchard, on Illinois Avenue,
on Tuesday afternoon, between the hours OF
three and six, The rooms were darkened
and the light of many wax tapers and gas
jets made the elegant surroundings doubly
enlivening. A delicious repast was served in
the dining rooms. 1t is the first of the kind
yet held in this city, and the innovation, tho
not recent departure in large cities, promls
es to be quite popular.
The German Liedertafel. Society, gave their
annual ball in Schaefers hail on Monday
evening last, which was great success in ev-
cry way.
The young mems Club OF Utica, gave
masquerade ball on Thursday evening, and
which was attended by quite.a number OF our
young people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

1t Is true that quinine declined in price
from $3.50 to SO cents per ounce after the
duty was removed. But Is Is not true tina,
the duty was responsible for either the
higher or lower price as the Free Press
pointed out recently .--Free Press.
Then what would be the objection tc
trying a reduction Of the wool, lumber, salt
sugar, and several other taxes?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

Quite number Of the boys and bellies a.
tended the Citizens ball at La Sale on Thur
day evening. II WAS an elegant affair.
Invitations are out for dancing party given
by Miss Lou Lynch. on Thursday, Feb. end.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. +. Lincoln entertained q
party OF friends on Thursday evening, at pro-
gresslve euchre.
The South side euchre club was agreeably
entertained by Misses Minnie and Nellie
Boyle on Monday evening.
Ike Knights Of PyIhias are preparing for
their grand ball in February.
The mask ball of the Turn verein promises
gveat things In the way of original display
and tableaux. 1t will outstrip all previos
occasions.
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The Cox-Allen Wedding.

Mr.. Ed. c. Allen, Jr. cashier of the Nation
al City Bank, and Miss Mary c., daughter Of
Albert A. Cox, were married at the residence
of the brides parents at Hastings, Neb., or
Wednesday evening, at O'Clock, Rev. DR.
Britt, of Hastings, officiating. Mr.. Allen is
one of the most prominent young men of oul
city, and although his departure from the
walks of bachelors existence will sadder
the hearts Of the bachelors, his advent to the
host of Benedicts is an event of interest here
Mrs. Allen is very popular lady at Hast
ings, brilliant, beautiful and accomplished
and in coming to this city will be heartily
welcomed.
After tour of the Pacific slope, returning
via. Denver, Mr., and Mrs. Allen will make
Ottawa their future home.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-28

The North Side Turner's of Chicago on
Thursday last, at its monthly social gath
ering," adopted series of resolutions or
immigration. Recognizing the effect i'm
migration has had in the development OF
this country, the resolutions protest. gains'
Farwells bill now before the Senate, and
against anti.immigration legislation Is favor
the laws against contract immigration, and
"discontents; but suggests change In the
matter of naturalization, as per the follow
ing;
Rcsolved, That citizenship be considered
no longer, as heretofore, a shallow form
conditioned on five years residence In the
country; that the applicant be tested In
open court and, as requisit, to understand
the spirit of the Constitution he is about to
swear to support.
Resolced, That citizenship 50 acquired
shall be subject TO forfeiture upon convic-
ton In any court of record of a wilful VIC
lation or infraction of the Constitution.
In speaking to the resolutions, Rabbi
Hirsch said: "The reason why we are hay-
Ing so much trouble with our immigrant
population think can easily be traced to
our burdensome protective tariffs, which
grind the poor laborer into the dust 1t is
not the Anarchist who created the distub-
ance 80 much as theSocial condition of the
times which made these men possible
MIR. Sigmund Zeisler spoke 10 much the
same effect.