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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28

YREE LECTURES At THE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
course of free lectures for the people begun
or January Ii in several OF the grammar schools
OF this city, Tho lectures given under the super
vision OF the Committee Evening Schools OF the
Board Of Education. They were given by well-lmown
lecturers and teachers and upon popular scien
fifc and historical subjects The lectures the first
evening were follows Al Grammar School No. 49,
No 21s Esst one-hundcd and tenthst, Professor Mott
on The Chemistry Of What we Eat and DRINK at
Grammar school No. 40, No. 30 Allen.st DR. Allen,
on Illuminating Gasp 1t Grammar School No. 81.
No. 2oe East Forty-secopd-st, Professor Zaehos,
american Ports; at Grammar School No SO. Sew
enseth-sf and FIrstave., Professor sloane on How
to Study Science al Home" at Grammar school No.
81. NO. 523 West Forty foufth-st, on Constitution
and Law and at Grammar School No 81, No. sz26
west Forty 6rstst, DR.. Hanchett, on The Human
Machine Shop
day ana Thursday evening until April 20. The sub
tects wifi be OF similar nd 20 those Of the first nights
lecture and among tho lecturers will be Professor LIN
soin Mr. Bower Mr. Helm, Mr. Caldwell, Dr. Rob
erie Mr. Ieiuziger Mr.. Clement, Dr. Tansley and
professor Bicknore. THE American Museum OF Nat
ural History has consented 10 loan to Professor Bck
more al the slides necessary 10 Illustrate his lectures.
which VIII BE delivered Thursday evenings through
cut xsbfnazys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28
A POLICEMAN SHOT BY rR4MpS
YIeHT1Ne IN THE DARK WITH RuFFIANs AT
SCRANTON.

SCRANIONs
Scranton. Jan. 81 SpeciaH The Waterman OF The
Brbn cosory on the outskirts Of this city, reported
10 the notice officers at the station Ia the Hyde PARK
division of Scranton this evening that three tramps
had taken possession OF the dreroom In the water
tank near the mine. Officers Ellis J. Ellis, Thomas
Lewis and john Davis set out TO capture them when
the officers reached the -room there was no light In
Il. They entered and Lewis struch match AS
soon IS the tramps the star on Lewis's coat they
began 10 fre nom behind the heavy posts supporting
the tank Ellis received two wounds. Tho officers
then backed out and fastened the DOOR The tramps
continued to fire as the door being closed Davis
and Lewis began to look after Ellfss comfort, and
while they were doing 50 the tramps broke the door
open and made of. Ellis and Davis fired at them
several tines IL Is believed that Of the tanps
was struck, but no managed TO get away. After
walking about 500 yards, Ellis folL Then he was
taken 70 his homs IN an ambulance. IT is thought
that he cannot live. The tramps believed TO be
part OF q gang that has como Into this region from
sohuylku County, and has been actively engaged IN
hlowine up safes and stealing goods from stores In
Scranton and the neighborhood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-28

Gov LEE OPPOSED 10 COUPON TAxPAYING.
Richmond, Va, Jan. 81 Special,-rhe conserva-
tive and independent newspapers Of Virginia having
severely criticised Governor Leo for coming down nom
his high position to beg whskey dealers to help save
the Democratic Administration of the state by paying
hsr taxes In mansy instead Of coupons. the Governor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

GLAss.--Glass blowers having satfs6 cd
themselves that the closing Of the window
houses of Ottawa and Streator by the big
trust means no work in Illinois for them
this winter. are leaving for regions not con-
trolled by one of the great combines which
Blaine says are "largely private enterprises,
not affecting public interests The glass
blowers who have left Ottawa and Streator
since the Omitted Glass Co.'S combination
are Jack Atkins and Jack Shields for Find
lay, Ohio; Chas. Bernard, James Riddle,
Mike Kelorn, Jack Loosen, Firman Bir-
teaux, VIM. Pattison, B. Godfrey and Henry
Phillips, New Castle, Ind; James Mcintyre,
for Marion, Ind. Others are preparing to
follow as soon as they can dispose of their
effects, and several of them have small homes
to sell at sacrifice. A.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
Under $40 600 Bonds.


B. F. Chase and F. Cook, alias Campbell,
the men who gulled Fred Glenn. the Outer
Greek innocent, out Of $1,000, were bound
over for hearing before Squire Trenary. on
two rges--cheating at cards and conspir-
aoy-on Thursday morning The bonds
were fixed at $4,000 each upon each charge
or $4,000 each, and the prisoners being
unable to furnish bail, were remanded to the
care Of Sheriff Morrissey until next Wednes-
day, when the preliminary examination will
take place.
The men were ingeniously captured near
La Porte, last week. and on Tuesday, Sheriff
Morrissey, accompanied by Walter Reeves,
attorney for Glenn, and Marshal St. Clair of
Strestor, went to Indianapolis. and after
presenting their requisition from Gov. Fifer,
received an order for the delivery of the two
men. They proceeded to La Porte where
they we're taken before the court and deliv-
cred up TO Sheriff Morrissey. Leaving
Indiana at four o'clock Wednesday morning
they arrived in Streator before noon and
placed their men in the calaboose, but on
account of the insecurity Of this affair and
for others reasons best known to States
Attorney Blake, the men were brought TO
Ottawa on the 1886 train and placed in sepa-
rate sells on the top floor Of the county Jail,
where no one. excepting the jailer, is allow
ed to see them.
The men are wanted in Missouri, Ohio,
New York, Indiana, Kentucky and in many
places in Illinois. Illinois seems to have
been their principal stamping ground for
the past year, for in 1888 they confdeneed 9
Morgan county farmer out OF $1,000; seven
months ago they got away with $4,000 of
the surplus wealth Of an old farmer near
Aurora; then at Sycamore they secured
81, 900 to $1,000, and atOtter Creek, $4,000
making total of from $50, 900 to $s5 900 in
Illinois alone.
States Attorney Blake says that the men
are crooks of national reputation, one Of
whom, Chase, is counted by the New York
detectives as the finest confidence man In the
United States or Europe. As clincher to
the suspicious of States Attorney Blake, the
United States Marshal Of the Brooklyn, n.
Y, district, who was in town on Thursday,
fully identified the men as bookmakers Of
the Sheepshead Bay and Jerome Park tracks
during the recent racing season and workers
of the three card monte and sawdust rackets
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
Stoves at Jordan's.
Its Twelfth Birth day.

Twelve years. ago Wednesday NJ. B. Mitch
ell, known all over the state Of Illinois and
adjoining states as "Mitch," in connection
with "Mitch's MOI, opened the famous cigar
store, No Court St. He had already launch
cd upon the fumes Of the smoky sea that
great and good cigar. the No 7, but it re-
manned for No. Court st, to make fame
for this favorite weed ss enduring as Starved
Rock and as beautiful to gaze upon as the
snowy looks Of an aged patriarch.
Has the No. 7 history Has No. Court
st. history! The first has pressed against
the lips Of thousands and pressing once has
never ceased to linger while yet their re-
mains love for good cigar in the heart Of
smoker. The second, club room since
it's inception, where congregate the best of
cengenisl spirits, is the center of the throb-
bling life Of business and news of the city of
Ottawa. Great is No. Court st. and great
is the No. 7. Twelve years? It seems bat one
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
Amusements,
". J. scANLAN IN "MYLEs ARooN."

". J. scANLAN IN "MYLEs ARooN."
W. ]. Scanlan, the fsvorite young Irish
comedian, will fill an engagement at the
Opera House on Monday, Sept 80, produc-
ing for the FIRST time in this city his new
romantic Irish drama called "Myles
Aroon.''
The new piece 10 in four acts and affords
Mr.. Scanlsn an excellent opportunity to dis
play his ability a. delinestor of youthful
Irish character, and to sing several taking
songs which were enoored several times and
which promise to become popular. The
scene Of the play is laid at the present day
and the story, although somewhat conven.
tional, is picturesque and interesting and
Was cleverly acted by Mr.. Seaman.
During the evening Mr.. Seaman will sing
ell his new and latest songs. Seats are now
on sale ct Simon & Co.'s music store.
GEO. ODER IN "oLD HoaEspUN."
On Thursday, Oct. Sd, Mr.. Geo. ODER (oi
DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde fame) with fan
excellent supporting company will present
his new play "Old Homespun." II is an
interesting play played by An unaffected,
meritorieus company, whose members fit
their respective parts excellently. The prin,
cipal motive Of the play, dealing with the
coauetry Of q pretty factory girl, false alike
to lovers and husband, and her tragic death
10 rather serious business, but q lighter vein,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

Carriages, buggies and road carts are
now being bought by many persons who
desire vehicles that are durable, we'll
made and finely finished. To those that
desire the best, we would refer them to
the we'll known house of Gay & Son, who
are large manufacturers Of such vehicles,
and who have a reputation for building
only first-class work. With their Increased
facilities they are now prepared to meet
any competition that can be made. They
carry the largest stock In this county,
which must be sold to make room for
more implements in their factory. Do
not fail to call on them before buying and
examine their stock and get prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

In the winter. He gays that Inspector
Byrnes has been looking for these men for
several months.
Chase is tall, splendly built, sandy COM
plexioned and has pleasing address, while
his companion is shorter, dark and slim
Both have mustaches and appear like we'll
TODD business men or bankers.
They are in great, big, generous hole
this time, for should they by technicslity Of
law escape from custody here, there will be
nearly twenty sheriffs awaiting their egress
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

permested with the homely wit Of rustic
New England life, also runs through the piece,
so that the predominant and final effect is
cheerful. The composer OF "Old homespun'
is Mrs. Adelaide Ober, wife Of the leading
actor, Mr.. Geo. Ober. The strength OF the
play and Mrs. Ober's very entertaining part
Of Alvina secures great respect for her varied
ability. Mr.. George Ober, "Old Home.
spun," presents Q NEST agreeable and nat
ursl charact erization Of q simple, kindly,
humorous, primitive New Highlander. Miss
Lettie Allen, q progressing actress, OF far
wider experience than one would guess if
not knowing how many different parts she
has PLAYED, assumes the unpleasant part Of
the village beauty who deceives the honest
and simple Eben. She plays 1t we'll, with
Quiet grace and careful study. Epaphroditus,
the old cashier, is another Of the excellent
parts which give great naturalness to the
piece. Nina, the German waif imparts va
riety and fun enough to overcome the won
der how she keeps so very Dutch, so many
wears in Yankee househouse. Music adds
its charms and of the songs and singers it
NAV be said wait until the songs are sung
before criticizing.
THE CHILD FAMILY.
On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4th and
9Th, the world famous Child's Family, the
musical wonders Of the world, will appear,
of which the Aurora Daily Neps Of Sept %,
says:
The attraction at the Opera house Satur-
day evening was greeted With small but
very appreciative audience. 1t was the first
appearance in this city Of the Baby Brass
Band show, and more deserving entertain.
ment has not been given in Aurora this sea.
son. They are not only fine brass band,
but first class all around musicians, from the
father down to the little three-year-old tot
that beats the big bass drum and plays the
cymbals with the accuracy and ease of an
old time player. She is 80 small that when
she stands behind her drum she is entirely
out of sight. The next in size and age is
not only musician but an actress Of no
small credit in her personifcation of "Cous-
in Joe," On Englishman. She is so perfectly
at home and natural that one almost forgets
himself and thinks he is listening to an ac
tress Of years. of experience rather than q
child less than five summers. The boy OF
ten years who plays the tuba in the band,
is marvellous. They conclude their enter
tainments with the Little German Band,
most laughable performance in which all
the members both play and sing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

FINAL SET.rLEME NT.- ESTATE or
Il ELLA j. HoRsIcK, DECKAsED.-Notice Is hereby
given to all persons interested In said estate that the
undersigned, administrator ofthe estate Of said Es
Hornick deceased will appear before the Probate tourt
Of the county of La Sale AMI state Of Illinois AZ me
County Court House, in Ottawa. In said county, on
Monday, the 2ls day OF October, A H. ls Tor te pnr
OF rendering account OF his proceedlngs w he
administration Of said for the final settlement
Dated az Ottawa this 18th day Of september, ls.i
RICHARD j. HORNiCk.
Administrator.
Attest: HENRY HELsIG,
Clerk Probate Court. La Sale Co, III. sept<oN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
PUBLIC SALE.

H. j. WOOD will Offer for sale at auction. four mllei
north and one mile west Of Streator, OCTOBER 18th
1885, hundred head Of Horses and Cattle, Including
hgh-grsde Norman Mares, from one TO SIX years old
several native Mares Sucking Colts, Yearllngs and
Short Horn Heifers and Cows; fresh Cows one and
two years old; Steers and Hefcrs and quantity Of
tame Hay. septB2w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
SILAS n. STRAWN,

Attorney at JfItD.
NOTICE.-EsTATE OF CHARLES W. HoNIE, DH
~ CEASED Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, executrix OF the las: will and testament OF
Charles W. Hoxie, late Of the county OF La Sale and
state OF Illinois, deceased will appear before the Pro
bate Court OF said county the third Monday tbeing
the 18th day. OF November $50 the Probate Court
Room. in Ottawa, in said county. when and where all
persons having claims demands against said estate
notified 20 attend and present the same in writing
for adjustment.
Dated this 2ist day OF September 4 y. 1889:
HARRIET ID. HOXIE
sept2s.3w EXecutriX.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

VIM. Delihsnty departed this life at his
home in North Ottawa, Monday, Sept %,
after an illness Of a few weeks. Deceased
was So years Of age He leaves four daugh-
tiers, tive sons aud many relatives and friends
to mourn his death The funeral took place
Wednesday morning, at $3.50 O'Clock, from
St. COLUMBIA church, and was largely at
tended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

You leaned on hope that was oil In vain,
Till the terrible word at last
Told you all kind father was out Of pain,
And that his life had passed.
You prayed he might stay, you loved him 80
But the angel Of death murmured mo, no;
And the angels from far away,
Sang TO God on high-he must not stay
All pause and think, why should you weep?
His angel has borne his soul TO heaven;
Only his col d form meath the sod doth sleep,
Unto him has eternal rest been given.
When the Death Angel calls us to God on high,
May we be As well prepared TO die:
And may our soul be borne TO heaven.
And 10 US eternal rest be given.
"A FRIEND.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Christ church
will give tea at the residence Of I. N. BEEN
on Thursday. October 3rd, at 6 o'clock. All
are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
BALDWIN 4 PRISBLER,
Manufacturers OF nne MARBLE
and GRANITE
Z MONUMENTS
~ Head Stones,
And all kinds Of CEMETERY WORK.
q New and Original Designs
SPECIALITY.
Ysr on Columbus st., one bio
north Of Clifton Hotel,
S04S81ZZ OTTA WA ILLINOIS,.
GEORGE n. HAIGHT.

ATtOTNfV Ut LUU.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,, LA SALE
, County IS, In The County Court, Nore"''er term
John X Best VS.. James Kidd. Assuu,psi.
AFFIDAVIT Of the non residence Of the above defendant,
James Kidd having been filed in the Clerks ONCE Of
the County Court OF said county, notice 10 therefore
hereby given TO the said resident that The
plaintiff filed his praecipe for scre facas. 10 revive
Judgment In assunpsit rendered In said County Court
the 10th day Of April. A. ID. 1873. against said de-
PENDANT. James Kidd, and IN favor OF said psintln.
John K. Best. aid that thereupon summons Issued
out OF said court wherein said suit Is pending re
turnable the irst Monday In November next. a. u
py law required. Now. therefore, notice Is hereby
given 10 you, the said nonresident Defendant above
named. James Kidd To personally be and appear before
said County Court on the first day OF the next
term thereof 10 be holden at Ottawa, In and for said
county, on the nrst Monday OF November next, and
NOT be revived p FISLEN.
GEORGE H. H.IGUr PITTS ATTY sep2s4w Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28

The Owl Club gives one its elegant parties
on Oct. IL. There will be full attendance,
boys.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
T. @. TRENARY,
AlkOrnSD nj Iff,r

4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATk-
n BY virtue OF an order and decree of the Probats
Court OF Ia Sale county, Illinois. made the petition
of the undersigned administrator OF the estate OF jesse
E. Mick deceased for leave TO sell the real estate OF
said deceased AT the September term. A. d. 1872 OF sd
court, to-wit, the 18th day Of september, 1883,
shall, on the 18th dav OF October next between the
hours of ten O'Clock In the forenoon and four o'clock
in the afternoon OF said day 20 wiz at two O'Clock p
NJ OF said day sell a Public Sale at the premises. In
the town OF Msnius. in said county. the heal Estate
described As follows towt; The west eight 80 scres
of the north sixteen s) of the east half Of the
southwest quarter OF section thirty four S, township
thirty four $50, range ave 49, east OF the third p N.
The south sixtyour (6D Of the east half of the
southwest quarter OF section thrtyfour 3D. township
thirty four (Sl range five 5 east OF the third z. N.
Also the north half Of the northeast quarter Of the
northwest quarter Of section three ~ township thirty
three 1897, range Ave (Sl east OF the third p NJ and
lot two ~ In lot two CD section sixteen t6l. town.
ship thirty three (, range i've So east OF the third
p. NJ, In La Sale county. Illinois, on the following
terms, tu-wit: Cash.
Dated this 18th day OF September, A. D. 1850.
GEORGE ID. SHAvEE,
Administrator OF the estate OF jesse L. Nick,
sepIl-w deceased
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
Tothe Farmers Of La Sale Co.

wish to notify you, and ALL that have the best and
most Repair Shop in Ottawa 1t centrally 10.
Gated the Victor MILL where prepared repair
all kinds of Binders and Movers carry full stock
extras for the Deering Minneapolis and Empire Machines
Bring your Binders early and will overhaul the Wood
McCOrmck Champion that they will work perfectly
new, have experts employed in my shops who
understand just how to repair and place old machines in
feet order. Give CALL Shop next to the Victor MILL
water power.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-28
New Cash GROCERY Store
McGINNIS & VALET

Have opened up new Grocery Store at 30 w.
Main ST., where fresh, clean, new stock OF Gro.
ceres will be kept hand, and Will be sold H cheap
anywhere In ottawa Goods delivered TO any part Of
he city Give us trial septl1lmo
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Cunning Swallows.

Birds are often said to possess instinct as
distinguished from intelligence, by which is
meant, apparently that such knowledge as
they have is inherited, not acquired "A
bird always builds its nest in one way" it is
said but few statements could be less exact
Our common cliff swallow, known also ss
the cave swallow and the Republican" for
merly built against the face of cliff, and Us
protection against the weather, the nest,
instead of being open at the top, was bottle
shaped, the entrance being through kind of
neck at the side. Now that the country has
become populous however this swallow has
taken to nesting under the caves Of barns,
where it is shielded from rain by the over
hanging roof.
Little by little, therefore, tho visa bird has
given up its more elaborate method of con-
struction, till now you may see, side by side,
nests that are simple mud saucers, nests that
are built in the old fashioned bottle method,
and nests half way between the two ex-
tremes, showing plainly that a process of
adaptation is gong on.
Pennsylvania newspaper lately reported
very clever piece Of work by pair of these
same cave swallows. They had built a nest
in the old style under the caves of barn,
and when it was done an English sparrow
took possession.
The swallows made frantic efforts to dis
lodge the intruder, but could not drive her
out Then they went deliberately to work
and plastered up the neck of the bottle with
mud, buying the sparrow alive, after which
they built another nest close by and occupied
it as if nothing had happened. " outh's
Companion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-01
Blocking Fire Escapes.

why don't people who live in fiat houses
keep their household goods or the fire es-
capes" said fireman to the writer recently.
They know it is against the law, for every
now and then somebody is fined for it; and
they must know how dangerous it is in
case of fire. | have known people deliber-
ately cover up the opening in the floor OF the
fire escape with boards, SO that their children
might play on the balcony in safety, or so
that the washerwoman might hang out the
clothes without getting nervous; seeming to
care nothing that by SO doing all access from
one story to another was wholly cut off. This
seems to be u favorite place, too, for the fam
lily refrigerator, neat little thing to remove
in hurry in case of a stampede from the
flames. l have seen SO much stuff piled up
there that tho shutters could not actually be
opened wide enough to lot child pass
through, let alone n woman half crazed with
fear. The carelessness Of tenants down town,
too, about fire is remarkable They seem to
think that If they have their goods insured
that is all that is necessary. Ii there were
no insurance, don't believe there would be
half SO many fires. New York Tribune