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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

In the great lottery for the eight
scnatorShips from the recently admit
ted new states, two prizes have thus
far been won: Ex-Governor Gilbert a.
Pierce has received the Republican
caucus nomination for one of the sen
atorships from North Dakota, and
John Il. Allen has received like nom
ination in Washington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23
So the FREE TRADER was misin.

So the FREE TRADER was misin-
formed. The late editor OF Roses Nose
and Bay City Gro,cler, 1.-THE greatest
Sunday paper" &c, who made spec
ialty of newspaper nastiness so long as
the police allowed his nastiness to
bring dollars into his pocket, was not
in Joliet the other day in the interest
of any one for the postmastership.
He went there to present his own
claims for that office! They must
have been something simply terrific as
the pretty little caudal appendage Of
Mr.. Griiiin's stan, who went along to
do the inc too" act, was so full of it
all it took him two days to get over
the visit. 1t is presumed Rose clinched
the arguments in his own behalf by
handing Capt. Hill copy of the in
dictmcnt for sending obscene matter
through the mails, with which the U.
). grand jury decorated Roses Detroit
record in 1878, as specimen chip
showing his pre-elninent qualification
for the position of postmaster.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

The two women who were recently
taken from Michigan to Kansas under
the belief that they were members OF
the murderous Bender family had an
examination at Oswego Kansas, on
Monday and the proof of their Identity
was so strong that they have been held
for trial.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

The county commissioners of Stevens
county, Kansas, have issued an appeal
to the prosperous residents of Kansas
asking aid for the destitute popula-
ton of that county. The crops for
the last season have been a total fail
IRE. and without immediate aid star
walton and terrible suffering must en-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

1t is well understood in Iowa that
Senator Allison will not be returned tC
the l.. $. Senate. The insuperabe OBJ
lection to him, with number OF re-
publican members Of the Iowa legisla-
ture, is his high tariff views. They
will unite with the Democrats in elect
ing tariff reform republican, probab'
" John G. Bills, of Davenport.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

Two great events have happened.
Senator Farwcll's grip sack has been
returned to him, with all its important
papers Ito the Office seekers untouched.
The sack had apparently been stolen,
but being found valueless even at the
Junk shop, the thiefscnt it back. The
second great events, that Farwell had
Il forty-fve minutes interview on Tues
day with the President. 1t was SO in
teresting that the Senator thought it
had lasted at least an hour and a half.
The important result was, however,
rather trying to the patience of the
anxious Office seekers. The President
abruptly closed the confab 10y telling
the Senator, ~ will see you later
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

Senator Allison, while discussing
the tariff in Iowa recently, in his clos
ing speech. declared that 1.-THE vote in
Iowa will be taken as an instruction
to its representatives in Congress"
Will the Iowa delegation please make
a note of the instructions?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

The big Jumbo gas well at Somerset,
Indiana, upon which the whole town
depended for light and fuel, on Mon
day suddenly ceased to flow, and has
not Yielded smell of fluid since.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

There are said to be but four poor
men i'm the u. $. Senate-that is, sc
poor as to need the salary to exc out a
comfortable living. The list of poor
senators. however, is much larger.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

DR.. Brown Sequard is out in IA ne"
and vigorous illumination in favor ol
the efficiency of his eliXirof lifc' main
tanning that it will prolong life ana
rejuvenatc the infirm. why not Try
il on the Prohibition party?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

Our English brethren who are in
yesting their means so largely In IA
protection country" are not emphaslz-
ing to any large extent the prosperity
of free-trade England.-Inter Ocean.
Free trade has so filled their pockets
that they naturally invest their sur
plus millions in the paradise of trusts,
syndicates and monopolies on this side.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

On change Thursday wheat was
quiet at SOa and 81! cents for Dccem-
Der and 50 to So for May, closing De-
cembor 81, May S5t. Corn was cent
higher for the month at 32t cents, and
cent better for December, at 3ls(d
3lf cents. Receipts OF cattle, $4,000,
Of which 5000 were Texans. The best
fat natives were in good demand and
made strong prices: 9th er classes slow
and weak. Receipts of hogs, $1,000;
demand fair and prices about the same
as Wednesday; packers paid 1915 to
$3.50 and shippers $3.50 to S3.S5, while
the light sorts sold at $3.50 to 1886.
Receipts of sheep, 5000; steady and
all sold at an early hour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

will make her government exactly
alike, and then naturally will follow
the change Of name to 1.-The United
States OF Brazil
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

And now the mineral spring owners
OF the U. s. have organized trust,
The main object is stated to be to stop
the manufacture OF bogus mineral wa
ter with big foreign names.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

The contest for the speakcrship OF
the new congress soon to meet at
Washington has opened full blast,
Cannon, Of Illinois, and Mckinley,
Of Ohio, being the most prominent
aspirants. There is an element, how
ever, that is giving both equal uncasi.
ness as it foreshadows the impossible
success Of either. The southern con
tingent OF Republican members, which
is strong enough to comfortably hold
the balance of power in the caucus, II
is said have bound themselves by
solemn pledge to vote for no candid
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23
County Court.

Christina Geswein, wife Of GOttleib
Geswein, of Marseilles, was adjudged
insane before Judge Snyder on Friday.
Mrs. Geswein is lady of tifty-eight
years. and beside her husband has sew
eral children. Her insanity is of
about two months duration, the cause
being unknown. She will be taken to
Kankakee by Warden Reedy this
morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23
County Court-New Cases.

Gilbert d. Hennings V. Samuel p.
Hall: appeal. Hall and HasAtns, at
tOrneyS.
Mary X. Davis V. Jas. Freely; asst;
dam. claimed, $500. G. Griggs, atty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23
Probate Court.

In estate of Nancy HessS report of
accounts approved.
Same order in estate or Feter Stef-
fens.
Report of accounts Of Helen G.
Crumpton, ordered recorded.
Final settlement entered in the es-
tate of John Baars.
Final settlements ordered in the eS-
tates of Cornelius Gully, Alex Rowe,
Joseph Swift, Lyman Cook, Julia A.
Milliard, John Salisbury, Timothy
Corbett and Lyman j. Hubert.
Adjustments-ESta OF Arthur
johnson, William Dslder, John p.
Ulrich, Charles w. HoXie and L. Aren't
son.
Petitions to sell real estate allowed
in estates OF Thomas Palmer and.
John Grace.
In the estates of Emma l.. and
Louisa Bentzef, minors, report OK ac-
bcount approved.
Hearing set for Nov. % in estate Of
Edwin Evans.
In estate of Luther p Osgood; Wild
ows REIMBURSEMENT and selection APP
proved.
Hearing of proofs in estate OF Jesse
f.. Mick. Administrator directed to
make martial distribution.
Vouchers filed showing payment OF
distribution by final order OF court in
estate of G. +. Kidd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-23

Nicholas Kohn, Mendoza, and Chris
tiana Lauer. Sublette.
W. l.. Bell, Streator, and Jane NJ.
TOgue, La Sale.
James Evalett and Louisa Jensen,
StreatOr.
Elmer Thomas, Livingston, and Eva
Pyle, Streator.
William Buckley and Agnes White,
Ottawa.
Thos. Hays, California, and Mary
Murphy, Ottawa.
Chas. Harvey and Lula Patten,
Streator.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27

scrupulous in complying with the spirit
Of the law and Mr.. Hagany signed the
"afiidavits' IN blank In large blocks, and
received therefor fat fee.
These blank "aflidavits' were then dis
trlbuted among trusted Republican
workers-or 'interceders" as they have
lately been termed-who filled them out
with the names of every Tom, Dick aud
Harry they could think Of, aud forged
the names Of many respectable freeholders
rs sponsors. 1t was then an easy matter
to find strangers to present the fraudu-
lent "affidavits" to the assessor who had
no option but to enter the names on his
list
David w. Hughes was assessor OF a
portion Of the city at that time.
fac simile of two affidavits received
by Mr.. Hughes is given above.
The first Of these contains the genuine
signature Of Charles d. Agness, the
well-known colored man Of West Second
street, as voucher for William Fl Reed.
Mr.. Agnesss fist is not artistic, but it is
better than 'his X mark.
The second signature is forgery, pure
and simple It was written by the man
who filled in the blank, and differs ma
terially from the genuine signature, as
may be seen at a glance.
There were irnumerable other in
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
Gable BrevltIes.

Herr Voualmens, vice president Of the
Bavarian chamber OF representatives, IS dead
A severe shock Of earthquake occurred at
Acireale, Sicily, throwing down several
houses and burying their occupants beneath
them.
The English admiralty has ordered four
British ironclads stationed at Malta 10 sail
for Lisbon
Stanley will sail from Zanzibar for Cairo
on Jan. iS.
Cen Boulanger denies the reports that he
has been engaged TO deliver course OF lee.
lures Ia the United States. He says he mover
thought OF going on lectnring tour in that
country.
The University Of Odessa has been closed
owing 10 the discovery OF the fact that a
number Of the students wore Nihilists, aud
were actively engaged in spreading the
propaganda
Despite the orders issued by the govern.
ment prohibiting the holding Of meetings by
the Salvation Army in Switzerland, mem.
bcrs Of that organization continue % hold
open air meetings IN Geneva The authori
ties have decided to adopt vigorous measures
% suppress these gatherings
The provincial government Of Para, Bra
zil, has established in its own interest 9
monopoly OF the india rubber trade, against
which many exporting houses in Para chiefly
American and French, have emphaticall.
urotested
Evening journal., 1889-12-27

SECTION 3. That it shall be lawful
for any assessor of any hundred or as
eessment district, and it shall be his duty
to place upon his assessment the name Of
any person who may have been omitted,
who shall appear before him, at the time
and place specified in the notices required
to be given by the second section of this
act, and prove his right to be assessed by
the affidavit of some respectable free
holder Of the county; such affidavit shall
be in writing, and shall be subscribed by
the affiaat, before some person author
ized by law to administer oaths, or before
the assessor, who is hereby authorized to
administer an oath or affirmation for that
purpose, and shall be in the following
form to wit:
/ do swear Tor affirm that am a free
holder of county, and that
--- is the identical person he rep
resents himself to be, knows to me
personally to be such; that he is twenty
one year Of age, and that he is bona tide
resident in --- hundred, in --
county. in the state of Delaware
Said affidavit shall be returned by the
assessor to the clerk Of the peace OF the
county, and shall be by him filed and
preserved in his Office
Justice Hagany and the managers Of
the Grand Old Party were not over
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
sawrerls nlr nonneais.

SALEM, Mass, Dec 27-The viii Of the
late Samuel +. Sawyer, Of Gloucester, which
has been filed here, contains the following
bequcsts: Ono hundred and twenty thousand
dollars TO the Gloucester library and tht
Sawyer library Of Gloucester. $4,000 10 the
Female Charitable society OF Gloucester
$50, 600 the income 10 be- used in hehutifyiue
the grounds of Ravenswood park, Gloucester
$4,000 TO the city OF Gloucester, 20 be known
as the Sawyer fund for the teaching Of
drawing and music In the schools; 5000 NJ
a fund 10 purchase medals for worthy schol
ars in the high grammar schools, $4,000 foi
a new chapel at Fresh Water Cove, slOO
10 the Rocliport public library for the pur
chase Of books, $4,000 to the First Unitarian
society Of Gloucester $50, 900 70 the Society
for tho Prevention of Cruelty 10 Animals
81 900 TO the American Humane Educational
society, ~ coo 20 the Parent Band OF Mere,
Of America and sli4, 200 IA sums Of AZ, OK
and 81, 900 TO forty seven charitable benevo-
lent, art and educational institutions in
Boston and vicinity All the residue Of the
estate goes to the trustees OF the Gloucester
library and lyceum for the general purposes
Of the institution. The whole estate is esti-
mated at 81, SOC. .O10
Evening journal., 1889-12-27

Senator George Gray. in his argument
against granting the mandamus, said
that a favorable decision by the Court
would flood the city with fraudulent
voters, for one man cou d then secure large
blocks Of blank receipts, there fraudu-
lently executed, and the tax collector
would be compelled to accept them.
This is not the first time that the Re
publican party of this state has attempted
to control the elections by system of
Wholesale debauchery
In the winter Of 1879 and 1880 the
Republicans, after lapse Of three years,
under the leadership of Anthony Higgins,
made one Of it's periodical attempts to
carry the state They were the same
conscientious, law-abiding citizens, that
they now are, but they did not care to be
too exact in complying with the law, SO
they made a contract with George s.
Hagany, then a justice of the peace, to
furnish signed 'affidavits" in blank, In
blocks of 800 OF more.
The law which referred to this matter
and under which the Republicans were
working, was passed at Dover on April 3
1878, and the section which they
stretched so as TO be able to buy blocks
of ''affidavits" is found in Chapter 5lli
Volume IA, Laws Of Delaware, and is a.
follows
Evening journal., 1889-12-27

stances Of this imposition, but the asses
sors We're forced to accept the 'afidav
its.
The evil became so widespread that
change in the law was imperative.
In 1881, on April s, the act was
amended by striking out all of section 3,
printed above. after the words 'and
prove his right to be assessed, and in
serting in lieu thereof. "by oath or
affirmation Of some respectable free
holder of the county, which oath or
affirmation shall be made before the
assessor, who is hereby alone authorized
to administer an oath or affirmation for
that purpose, which oath or affirmation
shall be taken by the assessor in writing,
and subscribed by the person vouching.
The s6id oath or affirmation shall
be in the following form: las above !
The said assessor shall reject ali affidavits
taken before any other person save him
self and the affidavits so taken by the
said assessor shall be by him returned to
the clerk OF the peace Of the county and
shall be by him filed and preserved in his
Office
The amendment is found in Chapter
$40, Laws Of Delaware.
The same law of vouching IN person
applies to the Levy Court in placing
omitted names on the list.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
A LARGE BARN BURNED.
Total Destruction OF Large Amount o
Grain and Hay.

Total Destruction OF a Large Amount of
Grain and Hay.
Fire destroyed the infa nmable part Of
large stone barn on the farm of Francis
g. Dupont, near DuPont's Banks, about
three and a-half miles from this city,
early last evening. Over 1000 bushels
Of corn, 1900 bushels of wheat 200 tons
of hay and quantity Of potatoes, oats
and other products were completely de-
stroyed, and colt burned so badly that
it was killed to end its misery. The loss
is less than SIC, 900, partly covered by in
surance.
The barn was a large building with
stone walls and slate roof 1t was lS0
feet long and so feet wide. 1t was a
side hill barn with basement and an
immense storage capacity, for which pur
pose 1t was used.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Flames were seen bursting from the ven
tilators shortly after o'clock. They
spread rapidly and messenger was sent
to this city, who sent in an alarm from
box No. 27 at Delaware avenue and Du-
Pont streets. The fire department re-
sponded, but when they reached the box,
ana found how far distant the fire was,
ALI returned to their houses but the
Friendship, which kept on TO the burning
barn.
The flames lit up the sky, and it was
rumored in the northwestern part OF ths
city that Bancroft's mills we're burning
A bucket brigade was organized, and dc
Evening journal., 1889-12-27

good work in saving several wooden
sheds and other outbuildings. It was
discovered that colt was imprisoned in
the basement Of the barn. Several men
entered and endeavored to pull the
animal out, but ne laid down ana could
not be moved After the men left the
colt rushed out. He was so horribly
burned that he was killed.
The residence of Mr.. Dupont. which is
near the barn. was in danger several
times. Many people living in the neigh
borhood we're fearful that some OF the
powder mills. which were situated a
short distance away, would be blown up.
The roof OF the barn fell just before
the FIRE company arrived. The firemen
threw two streams on the ruins and kept
the fire from doing further damage.
Water was obtained from a reservoir
near by.
The walls of the barn are little in
iured, though this is the second time
that the barn has been burned, the first
being about thirty years ago. The grain
( and hay stored in the barn are entirely
destroyed The total loss is between
$8, 600 aud $40, 900. The barn was in
sured, but as Mr. Dupont could not be
found this morning it is not known
whether the grain and hay was or not.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
wreeI.eh n, = unr.n-

BALTIMORE. Md, Dec 81 -Eastbound
passenger train No @, on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, was wrecked on the Metro
poltan branch, between Dickinson and
Monocacy stations. about thirty miles from
Washington The train consisted Of an en-
gine, postal car baggage car, two coaches
and the sleeper Alva. The engine struck a
horse at the crossing, and was thrown down
bank, killing Engineer Reed, and badly
injuring Fireman Harrison. The trucks
were wrenched from under the postal and
baggage cars and the two coaches, and this
sleeper was deraiied.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
The we.lern collere nurned.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec 27-At l;45Ga.
m. fire started IN the main building Of the
Western college at Toledo, Ia, and as high
wind was prevailing At the time the entire
structure was consumed before the fame,
could be checked. All that was saved was q
part Of the library and the contents Of the
treasury. The loss is Sl5O,0OO, with an in.
surance Of So, 800 The origin Of the fire is
unknown. The citizens Of Toledo held q
meeting and took steps for the immediate
erection OF a new building. The presidential
committee Of the college has decided that the
school will go on as usual. The winter tern
begins Thursday Of next week.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
TWO MEN INJURED.
A Team OF Horses Runs Away The We
hicIe Wrecked.

hicle Wrecked.
A serious runaway took place on the
Newport Pike, Just beyond the Whining
ton and Northern railroad track. about
$50 o'clock last evening Thomas
Carlisle and his son. Thomas, who live on
a farm near Kimbleville, were returning
to their homes, when the pair Of horses
which they we're driving became fright
ened and bolted.
Before Mr.. Carlisle could get the horses
under control again the wagon collided
with large rock on the side of the road.
The shock threw the occupants Of the
vehicle violently to the ground, the
horses at the same time breaking loose
from the wagon continued in their
mad fight down the road.
Messrs. Kienle and Thompson, butch
ers in Second Street Market House. who
had been down the state purchasing
cattle, drove up at the time of the acci.
dent. They found that the elder Carlisle
in falling had struck his head against a
stone, or some other hard substance,
which rendered him unconscious and cut
. severe cash in the back of his head.
Tue wound bled profusely and soon
covered his clothing with blood His
son laid near by, so frightened that he
could give no account of the affair at
all.
Messrs. Kienle and Thompson drove tc
Howard Hsrlans grocery store, at 1882
Maryland avenue, and telephoned fol
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
Theatre PnnIc a rltt.hurr.

PITTsBuRG, Dec 27.-At o'clock last
night fire Of unknown origin started in the
cellar under the Casino museum on Fifth
avenue, near Wood street Two alarms were
turned in, and the fire and police depart
ments were quickly at the scene There were
about 400 people inside Of the building at the
time, and although intensely excited, they
were all safely removed with the exception
of few, who were bruised by being trampled
upon. None, however received, serious IN
ury. The damage TO the building was
small and is fully covered by insurance
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
wnhnrn Illrht stln nn.

WoHURN, Mass, Dec. 2i.-At a secono
conference between representatives Of the
Lenther Manufacturers association and the
Knights Of Labor the manufacturers re-
jected all propositions submitted by the
knights, Int were willing 20 sign an agree
ment TO pay their own price list for two years
and not to discriminate against Knights Of
Labor in hiring their help. At a meeting Of
the workmen vote was taken, resulting In
the rejection Of the manufacturers PROPOSE
tion by ll5 20 H. This action indicates 8
prolonged and stubborn fight
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
the Little Ferry Disasfcr.

LIruE FERRY, n. j., Dec 27.-At ths
coroner's inquest in the case Of the Little
Ferry disaster the jury rendered a verdict
that Engineer Nixon, with his brakeman and
fireman, came 70 their death by his failing to
comply with the rules Of the company in moi
slowing up his engine on approaching the
Little Ferry drawbridge The jury also cen.
sured the railroad company in not having
proper signals displayed at distance of not
less than 800 feet from the bridge, instead
Of 600, as at present
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
The AfrIoo-AmerIoan League

The Alfrico- American League Of Della
ware held a meeting at the A. u. M. p
Church last evening. The announcement
that Theopulus Minton, Esq, Of Phila-
delpia would deliver an address on
The duties Of the Hour" had attracted
q large audience who listened to the Ad-
dress with attention. The program Of
the evening was as follows; Organ vol
untary, E. Williams; chorus. choir of A.
U. M. p. Church; prayer, Rev B. T..
Moore; reading of preamble, ]. w. Bird,
secretary; opening address, Rev. S. v.
Peterson; solo, Jennie Kemble; essay,
HThe Negro Problem" Rev. J. h. Scott
solo, Professor w. H. f. Wright, and ad-
dress by Mr.. Minton The choir Of the
church in conclusion sang chorus and
the audience was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27

Wilson's ambulance, which was sent i'm
mediately and in it Carlisle was removed
to the Homeopathic Hospital. This
morning he was rational and quite com
forta ble The horses, after breaking
loose from the wagon, continued on their
mad run until they reached Newport,
where they were stopped, the pole Of the
wagon still hanging between them. The
harness was much broken, and the wagon
is a wreck.
Evening journal., 1889-12-27
plan,t L.nr, ! Ia. rhnnch.

TACOMA, Wash. Dec. "a Jack Farrell,
said 70 be a Brooklyn lightweight was
whipped by William Higgs Of st. Paul
The fight lasted three rounds Farrell seem
ed TO take the mill as a joke at first, and
looked as though he expected an easy vic
tory Higgs dealt Farrell three blows over
the heart in rapid succession in the third
round and the Brooklyn man went TO grass.
He had to be helped from the room