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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-19

where We remained until the railroads
were opened and fresh supplies, of various
needed kinds, could be obtained; withsl
new clothing, greatly needed. This done
Hurlbuts "Old FigEtlng Fourth Division
was ordered, one evening, 10 be- ready
u march early next morning, which
was bright, but not uncomforably warm
though few days advanced into June
We entered Corintn May 2Sth, 1862.
The 53d was promptly "in line"-as us
ual,--and after the ordinary bitches and
"catches" and irresistible hal,s, We got
fairly In motion The regiment presented
a much more respectable appearance than
had been anticipated. Many had returned
from general hospital and sick fu'lcughs,
whom We had never expected 10 see again
and the later improved condition of the
weather and other things had restored
many To duty, who had remained in regi-
mental hospital. They also appeared bet
ter In their new uniforms, with hats, some
hopeful air and bearing invested them for
all the pale aud sallow couutenanCes Of
some We stretched out" upon road
over hills and valley, for some distance,
the line making n picturesque appearance
from the surgeons place in the rear, as
they wound along iD,column the head OF II
visible, while portions entirely were hid
den by ridges and hollows. A mile or SO
on the way, our first Aujutant, Seth W.
Hardin, jr, appeared, just returned from
sick leave (with enlisted men, 1t is ytur
lough;" with commissioned officers, it is
"leave Of absence,'D During his absence
he had offered his resignation, which had
been accepted; but he had been obliged to
return to the regiment to settle up bust
ness and complete some necessary formal.
ties. He concluded his visit with us while
returned to Corinth, and from
there home.
The column bore northerly, taking II
winding way along the bead waters OF
IIatChie river; further down which We
were destined, four months later, 10 have a
most serious encounter with the armies Of
Price and NanDorn, retreating from Cor
NTH; when, arriving at a point in the
woods along its banks, about els ht miles
from COrinth, the ringing voice of Col,
Cushman suddenly sounded the command
- Halt! BY the left of Companies to the
rear into columns! Battalion! left face:
March! Haiti Stack arms Break ranks:
March,"
Then began new and peculiar series of
experiencing, to the Surgeon, the never
ending, still beginning, interminable rou'
tine of renewed cares of sickness, and ever
insurmountable reports" and
other paper business. Had not found
our orders till the jlngling spurs and
sabers Of orderies began TO be
heard, premonitory to the announcement
Of Orders for the Surgeon" and "Please
receipt the envelope with the precise min-
ute of delivery, Sir"
What followed this change of position,
propose 10 relate In my next-if printers
And readers hold out to bear with me.
VIM. w. WEIGH
Galesburg, Ill.,, Jan. 8. 1889.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-19

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-19

A burglar made the rounds of Streator
the other night, and among other things
took gold watch belonging to Mr.. Fox
and a pair of DR.. LIE Roy's rubbers.
II Is presumed that he intended going into
the boating business In the spring had not
the police halted him Is he was leaving
town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
Cellulose Armor for ships,

Cellulose armor for ships Is one of the most interesting inventions of the day. It Is tibrous substance produced in France by a secret mechanical process from cocoanut husk.
 When compressed its specific gravity Is far less than that of cork, says the Lon Court Journal. It 1t the lightest solid known, and therefore Invaluable for life mattresses, while in large quantities it's buoyancy will make ship unsuitable.
 Is Is used to fill compartments in 6 ships side and serves to prevent water entering the ship through a hole made by a projectile or rock, because the instant the water enters the cellulose is expanded by it to an impenetrable thickness, it does not decay or emit any odor, and has been packed in ships compartments without undergoing any change.
 It a mass of cellulose be penetrated by a projectile it will not be ignited by the friction. If the neck of bottle full of water be filled with cellulose it will effec- tually cork the bottle. It is coming largely into use in the French navy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
CuSter,a Old Scout.

Sergt. Charles c. Wagner Is the only survivor of Gen. Busters immediate com mand. The sergeant owed his escape to a happy circumstance. He was sent by Gen, Custer with dispatches to Maj. Reno ordering the latter to bring forward his forces. While on this mission the deadly attack was made, and when he returned with Maj. Reno every soldier in the can- yon was dead and all shorn of their scalp locks but Custer. His hair the savages had respected.
 Sergu. Wagner's life has been success sion 6 thrilling adventures. He lost a leg in a fight with Indians having been hit by a poisoned arrow, which necessi- tated the amputation of the limb, and his appearance sitting erect upon his horse, with his strongly outlined face, his deep set, resolute eyes. and the long black hair falling upon hls shoulders, Is that of a thoroughly typical representative of the far West.-Philadelph Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13

employed. I have no idea how long 1t will take to clean up the place, but l am afraid there will be very little of tho gov ernor's million after the work Is done."
 Tho sixteen hoisting engines, which were ordered to Pittsburg have arrived and were placed in position today.
 The course which Gen. Hastings in- tends to pursue consists in pulling out by the engines the largest of the logs which holds the mass of debris in place, over which trenches will be dug across the river and up and down the blocked mass. By this means it is hoped by loosening it in several places, that the waters of the Conemaugh will do their share in loosening the rest of it from the bottom, after which men with pike poles can dislodge it easily and float the entire block down the river in pieces
 . As soon as the hoisting machines get to work there will be material difference in the eXpediting of the arduous task of clearing mp the debris with which the street of Johnstown, Keenville, Cone maugh, Cambria City and tho channels of the two rivers are filled. a
 Tho authorities are remarkably san guine of. their ability Y clear the entire district up in seven weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
A Human Rocket to Ascend Three Miles

Manager Robinson of the International exposition has secured novel attraction "a human sky-rocket tho handicraft of MT. Edselle, of Callao, Peru, formerly of tho United States navy. His model has been successfully experimented with ln South America, and brother in Min neapolis has filed @ caveat. Signor Cam arara made the initial trip. Tho appa- ratus consists of q combination of rockets of immense power with parachute at tachment which folds over the apex. Four tubes form the framework and contain the explosives. The nature of tho ex- plosive is a secret, and is called dynoas- cenimite. Its peculiar property is that it Is detonating. A small volume of the solid makes an immense volume of vapor and lifts the machine with lightning ra- pidity into tho clouds. The test took place under Peruvian government patron- age near Calloa in December The charge, touched by electricity, sent the machine over 15,545 feet, and tho descent by parachute was perfect. Signor Cam arara landed five miles from the starting point no worse for the trip. Fifteen thousand people were present and watched with telescopes the rise and fall of the machine.-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
HE'S IN JAIL STILL.
And There Sullivan Will Stay Until
 Tomorrow, at Least.
MORoNEx IpENrIEIED
Who Bought the Furniture to Fur nish the Cottage Where the Crime Was Com tied

CHICAGO, Juno 13.-An effort has beep made to get Alexander Sullivan out oi jail on writ of habeas corpus, but 1t failed so far as his immediate release was concerned. Judge Fully yesterday afternoon issued the writ, returnable at o'clock. and at that hour Sullivan ap. peared in the judges court room in the custody of Sheriff Watson.
 Sullivan was represented by A. &. Trude and other lawyers who argued that the evidence upon which Sullivan was arrested was insufficient and illegal.
 States Attorney Longenecker waived this point, but argued that tho writ was defective in that it did not tell what the alleged insufficient evidence was.
 Judge Fully was furnished with copy of the evidence taken by the coro- her, which embraces 300. GOO words, and announced that he would render decis- ion on tho application for Sullivans re- lease tomorrow. Sullivan was then taken back to jail.
 The officials at the jail unite in de clar- ing that Sullivan Is a man of great nerve. He apparently slept we'll and was composed and cool all day.
 The grand jury, which is to consider the Cronin case, has been sworn in and immediately began work Extraordinary precautions were taken to guard against the secrets of the jury room getting out, all persons except those having business with the jury being barred from the'floor on which it is in session. Three wit nesses were examined yesterday. They were Justice Mahoney, who introduced O'Sullivan, the iceman, to pr. Cronin ]; Throckmorton, the real estate agen who rented the flat in Clark street to the per sons who bought the furniture subse- quently found in the Carlson cottage, and Hatfield, the salesman who sold the furniture to tho persons who rented the Hat.
 1t Is understood that Hatfield positively identified Moroney, the man under arrest in Now York, as the man who bought the furniture. In conversation with report CTS, Hatfield said he had no doubt from the portrait of Moroney shown him that he was the purchaser of tho furniture. The grand jury includes number of well known business men. There are two Irishmen upon it.
 Judge Shepard appointed John H. Clough foreman of the jury.
 Acquisition papers from Gov. Fifer were received this morning, and a Pink erton detective started for New York with them.
 Luke Dillon has Moroneys signature in McCoy's hotel register book in his pos- session. The signature is ''W l.. Mel ville," but the clerk identifies tho picture of Moroney as that of Melville.
 But there Is something more startling In the signature The '.fs" and "'s" in Melville are similar in shape to those in the letter to the Carlson's from ''F. w." one of the Williams brothers, who hired the Carlson cottage,
 NEW YORK, June 13.-In the case of Moroney, a writ of habeas corpus, re- turnable today, has been made out by Lawyer Newburger, his counsel. This will prevent the Chicago officers from taking him west to that city until after tho hearing at any rate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
ARMAGH IN MOURNING
A Disaster Unparalleled ; in Ireland
 Railroading.
'2 PEOPLE KILLED,
And Number Injured. Some of whom Win Undoubtedly Die - Railroad ness,

DUBLIN, June 13.-A train from Ar magh, containing 1,20O passengers com posed of Methodist Sunday school schol- ars, their teachers and relatives, was wrecked near that place. They were go- ing on an excursion. to Warren Point, Q watering place at the mouth of the Newry river, at county Down. Over 100 of the passengers wore injured. Seventy two bodies have been taken from the wreck.
 The excursion party left Armagh in the morning in two trains. The accident occurred at q point where the trains had to ascend grade on a bank fifty feet high. The first train..ascended the grade without trouble. The second section at tempted the ascent, but the weight of tho train proved too great for the engine. Several ears were detached and allowed to run back toward the level track, but before thcy reached it they came in col lision with an ordinary train from Ar magh, which was proceeding at O good rate of speed. The excursion cars were completely wrecked.
 The scene which ensued was heart rending. Hosts of volunteers were soon at hand, and the dead and wounded were taken from the wreck and carried down the bank Medical aid was called for, and a special train from Belfast brought
  city and number of medical men from other places between Belfast and Ar magh The disaster Is unparalleled in the history of Ireland.
 The accident has cast gloom over Armagh. There Is scarcely family that has not ono dead. All the shops were closed yesterday afternoon and tho people are in general mourning.
 The engineer, fireman and guard of the train, and the traffic managers clerk were summoned before magistrate. and were remanded on tho charge of being re- sponsible for the accident.
 A private of the Irish Fusileer, before the collision, jumped on the foot plate of ono of the cars and dropped four chill dren to the ground. He then offered to assist others to escape, but his offer was refused. In many cases whole families were killed. Crowds of people are visit ing the scene of tho disaster, and the air is rent with lametations.
 Dr. Lynn is the head of the school to which most of the youthful excursionists belonged. He is one of the most promi- nent Methodists in Ireland, and his school is attended by many children of other denominations. The annual excur- sion of the school has always been pop ular event.
 The number of injured is about one- third of the entire number of passengers. Many of these arc certain to Succumb to the effects of their injuries.
 A cardriver named Hughes, who visited the scene of the disaster, was so horri- fled at the sight that he died on the spot. His corpse was taken to Armagh in his own car.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
THE WORK OF RELIEF.
How the Survivors will be Fed-The
 Iron Company Censured. JoHNsTowN, June 13.-Speaking of the relief Col SDangler said.


 Iron Company Censured.
 JoHNsTowN, June 13.-Speaking of the relief Col Spangler said:
 "1 have figured on feeding the suffer- CTS in this section. Five days rations for 10000 people-the number we will have to to take care of-will cost SIS. .625, or about $500 per day. That Is, it would cost that much had We to pay for the provisions. In about fifteen days, when the Cambria Iron works get started, we will be relieved of about one-third of this number. In this calculation I am not figuring upon the laborers, but only the actual needy ones.
 'Of course. as fast as business com mences and stores open the number will be reduced. Tho Cambria Iron company will have their company store ready in a few days, which will relieve us some. what"
 r. For the first time since the calamity, the people arc beginning to talk of thelr financial losses, and this seems to worry them as much as anything else. To say that vast number of tho former mer- chants arc disheartcned is putting 1t | mildly. On all sides you will hear these l men exclaim: "It Is no use; we will never recover from this; we have lost everything"
 The Pittsburg wholesale merchants who are here are trying to comfort thu l resident merchants, and arc offering old 1 customers extra inducements to start up again. A circular has been received by them from several Pittsburg merchants | offering them all the credit they want. The people of this city who have to work for their living are speaking in far l from complimentary terms of tho Cam l bria Iron company. The cause of the trouble Is that they have not paid the l men their wages for six weeks. On the Saturday following the Friday of the flood 1t was their intention to pay al, ! wages then due.
 The flood came and left tho larders ! and the pockets of the workmen bare l This was the condition week ago Satur- day, and it can readily be imagined that | 1t has grown worse hourly and daily. Now the company has sent out notices that they will not pay the hands on Sat- urday. No explanation is given, other tn an that if the wages were paid the men would leave the town, never to returns The excuse Is laughed at by those bes, informed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
One NTny nf Putting IL.

"What makes y"n SO thoughtful to- night, George?" k Il Nellie.
 Well" said G,,'rGn, as he threw his eyes up to tlc ceiling und took fresh holi upon her waist. Il was thinking that if your mother was '" ling to become my mother-in-law l would like 1t very much.'
 You would?"
 II would indeed"
 .sThen if it will afford you any satisfac- ton l can inform you that l. am quite willing that shc should and that she Is also quite willing to act in that capacity In quiet and unotsentatious manner"
 And thus under the silent stars the arrangements were concluded by which two lives hitherto running apart are to be blended into one, q nd d youth hitherto his own master is to stoop under the yoke of mother in law. - Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
A Curious Partn ershtp.

MT. w. M.45eal writes from Folkington Manor, Polegate, Sussex, April 4: 'On this estate is to be seen a nest which has ev- idently been built partly by a. thrush and partly by hedge sparrow. The nest It. self is of ordinary size of thrush's most. But instead of being lined with mud, 1t is horsehair, wool. and moss. The birds seem to have been good friends dur ing the laying of their eggs, Ont Mon- day last there were three sparrow's eggs in the nest and five thrush's. But on wis., iting tho nest to-day it found that the sparrow's eggs had been destroyed, Tho birds appear to have quarrelled when 1t came to the question of which should sit on them, and the thrush asserted its rights, not, however, without a struggl on the part of the sparrow, one of tho thrush's eggs being broken, one missing, and two being perfect. t."-London Times"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
AT THE EE4-EAsrER,s TABLE.
How the Values Of Teas arc Aseer-
 tained by the Merchant

t01ned by the Merchant.
 The tea-taster nowadays Is only the half or tho portion of q man. Not to speak derogatorily of tho art or the tasters, it Is simply meant that now the merchant tastes his own teas, whereas in the sos, the eos, or even to some ex- tent within few years-for the custom has been changing gradually, and Is not positively dead letter even now-it was high-salaried expert who used to per- form that duty. While in almost every branch of trade the tendencies are toward specialism, among the tea men at least it is now the other way.
 Before his table sits our merchant taster with the teas which he must grade and value for sale and purchase The table itself Is Q curious affair It Is most like unto one of those told fashioned, round mahogany dining tables, with none of the leaves in. Upon pivot swings the top, which is divided into three cir clss. Upon the outer and lowest, which Is little more than a narrow ledge, are placed the delicate handleIess porcelain tasting cups. In the circle within this, raised fracton of an inch, arc the sam pie tins, one of each grade and kind of tea, one of these being placed directly behind each cup. In the tables center, elevated on high, Is a minute and very exact pair of scales, in one balance of Whlch may De found a small silver coin. Just off at one side of the table stands a most important part of the apparatus. A kettle on small gas stove it is, called in the trade a ''tea kettle," although the housewife could never be brought to call 1t anything moro than "hot water ket- tie, for in never holds anything else.
 Into each one of this circular row of dainty porcelain cups does the taster measure the silver coins weight of tea leaves from the sample can behind it. By table revolution ad Ibitum he may always be in front of the cup he wishes Then tho ''tea boy" taking the kettle from the ever-burning gas stove, fills each cup two-thirds with tho boiling water. A couple of minutes or so and each cup shows a liquid of some tint of green or brown. Tho taster then, with the aid of a spoon, inhales the arising steam. This is called getting at the aroma. "- 2. He may further determine upon the flavor by holding some portion of the liquid in his mouth, by actually tasting to use the dictionaryi meaning of the word). But he does not always find this necessary.
 And so he proceeds around his table, noting the appearance of the leaf when dry, it's ''liquoring" qualities, as to color, aroma and flavor. In this manner he notes, compares .andEvalues.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
Help for the Friendless.

Jawkins-I can't see, madame, why you wish me to sign this petition. The prisoner is nothing but 8 common thief. and doesn't deserve pardon.
 Mrs. P.-You wrong him, sir; he be- longs to most respectable family. His father was Grindem, the great wholesale grocer.
 Hawkins, with ecollections-Oh-um The fellow who failed for million. Well. I'll sign 1t. If the old mans at liberty, surely he should be.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
SWEPT By THE FLAMES.
Forty-three Business Buildings Burned
 at Grinnsll, Iowa.


 GRINNELL, June 13.-Several years ago a disastrous cyclone visited this place bringing death and widespread destruc- tion, and yesterday afternoon there came cyclone of flame, leaving in it's track blackened, charred and smoking ruins Forty-three buildings blazed to ashes and the loss will amount to from $15O,- 900 to S2OO, ,0O0, most of which Is fortun- ately covered by insurance. The fire started in the,elevator of J. s. Frear, and spread rapidly and iignited buildings in the north.
 Brooklyn, Marshalltown and Newton were wired to send aid. From the city hall fire spread to the Phelps block, the postof1ice, and in less than an hour nearly every business building south of Fourth avenue and east of Main street was on fire. The goods were rapidly car ried to the park. The militia was called to guard the goods, and the best of or der prevailed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
Couvin0 the Devils Diligence

Mrs. M. was remarkably charitable old lady, with a good word for everybody and toleration for every fault.
 II do think mother could find some thing to say that was complimentary and pleasant about the devil" her son re- marked one day to number of his young friends. "Here she comes, let us ques- ton her. Mother, by the way, what do you think of his Setanic majesty, at his best, say2"
 "Well, replied the old lady, mildly, '1 think we would all do we'll to copy his diligence. e."-Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-13
WORK IN EARNEST NOV.
Gen. Hastings Says He Will Push the
 Work to q Rapid Finish.

JoHNsTowN, June 13..-Gen. Hastings, In an interview, said: 'I have now taken charge of this work, and it will be work In earnest and not on paper. The time for red-tape foolishness is past and in- tend to push this work to a finish, no matter whom 1t pleases or displeases. have been placed in such a position that I can proceed expeditiously, and pro pose to do it. I am about tired of all this tomfoolery. What we want here is business men to work on business prin- cipies. By tonight we will be at work in earnest and at least 5000 men will be