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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
Circuit Court,

The case, of the county against Arthur 7
Bartels, aud his bondsmen, Thomas McDer
mott f. J. Robson and Richard Wolfe, suing
TO recover alleged Withheld moneys due the
county, is set by Judge Blanchard for March
| ] lth. At the hearing Of this case the Chan
Gerry docket will be called in order, as jury
will be ready on Monday, March 18th. All
old cases will be dismissed unless good
cause is shown TO the contrary.
The jury in the case of Mills against Sor.
mont, came in on Saturday morning rend
erng verdict of $500 damages in favor OF
Mills, thus finding Stormont guilty of false
arrest.
The Kopp divorce case, which was aired
in this court last fall, and which failed to be
concluded on account Of the disagreement of
the jury, was beard this week Mrs Kopp,
who was on this trial represented by Messrs
O'CoDor aud ECkles, Is a dark completion
ed, slender Young woman, who sued for di-
vorce on the ground Of cruelty. Kopp had
filed cross BILL charging her with adultery
The, testimony seemed to show that Kopp
WIS man Of a jealous and suspicious dispo.
sition, The jury found in favor Of Mrs.
Kopp, they being out only a few minutes.
George II. Glass recovered judgment
against the Union Coal Company, of S,reator
for damages sustained in the explosion of
Their powder magazine, in 1887. The Com
pany drew circle of two hundred yards
radius about their magazine, and vountari.
ly paid damages to all losers, but the home
Of Glass, as well as of hundred Others
outside Of this circle, and he sued for DANA,
yes to make the matter test case. II is ex-
pected that this suit will be followed by ma
ny others, if the Supreme Court sustains the
court below.
Judge Debell will occupy the bench on
Monday morning, when several important
cases will come up for hearing
One. or rather two of these, are the cases
of the Dickey estate. represented by Samuel
Nicholson, as administrator, against the
towns Of Bruce and Usage, for services rem
dered by the Judge in the c. B. & Q r. r.
bond cases. The cases were tried and de-
cislOn rendered in favor Of the Judge, but
the Supreme court reversed and remanded q,
and they now come up for trial second
time.
The case of Squire Weeks against the
Jornai, will also come up. The case has
been on the docket some time, and is brought
for Islander and defamation of character.
The defunct Wilson bank, or the assig
nee thereof, will answer in suits brought by
Deerlng, Of binder fame.
The thief who was arrested for stealing
hr. Curyea's horse, has applied for re
duction Of bail, his bail having been fixed at
1000. Two horses other than this one
have been traced to him, and the states at
torney is unwilling to grant q reduction,
Judge Stipp will hear the matter on Tues
day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
4 Dishonest Drummer.

Geo. III. Hicks, of Streator was arrested
the other day on charge Of forgery and
swndling fiick obtained employment with
b. I. Heating, the Streator nurseryman, but
during his first two weeks, made lIttle head
way. He was told to do better, or resign
and the following weeks orders from Grand
Ridge, Cornell and Nevada were fairly show
cred upon Mr.. Heating Hicks demanded
his percentage every Saturday night, and in
three weeks after his seeming streak Of luck
appeared, draw seventy dollars. Mr.. Kest
ing grew suspicious and upon Investigation
discovered that the young man had not been
outside Of StreatOr, and that the order:
banded in were forged He hes been boun
over to the grand jury
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
Democrats to Name Candidates.


One hundred and Fifty representative dem
ocrats from all wards of this city, met in the
Supervisors room on Tuesday evening
brought together by the call of the Town
Committee. b. F. Lincoln was chosen
chairman, and II. s. Barton, secretary.
James II, Eckes presented what he consid.
cred the views Of the majority of the demo
Gratis of the town and city, in the following
resolution;
WHEREAS, The township of Ottawa and the
city of Ottawa have a majority of democratic
electors within their bounds; and
WHEREAS, A large number of the town
ship and city officers are held by members OF
the republican party and used for its advance.
ment and the detriment of the democracy;
and.
WHEREAS, The strength of the party
throughout the nation at large depends upon
its local strength in every community; there
fore, he it
ReSolced, That it is the sense of the dem
ocrats Of Ottawa township and city, here as
sembled, under call of the Township Dem
ocratic Committee, that ut all elections holden
democratic party nominations shall he made
for every Office to be filled at such elections;
an6, further, that all appointive Offices in
this, a democratic district ought to be held
by members of the democratic party.
This resolution was greeted with cheers
aud applause and in support of it NJ Eek
les said that the Office of supervisor, distrib.
utng the aims of the county to republicans
or in the interest ct the republican party:
the office Of mayor, appointing the labor en-
ployees Of the city government, was used
for the benefit of the republican party; re
publican stood at the head Of the police force
and used his office Tor the benefit Of the re-.
publican party; republican occupies the
Office Of city attorney, it was used for the
benefit Of the republican party, etc. Mr..
Eckles' remarks met the unanimous appro.
baton of the meeting, and the resolution
was passed without dissenting voice,
Daniel Il. Maher introduced resolution
that the town committee be also the city com
mittee, and that the calling of an open or
delegate conventions or both, and the time
and place of holding be left TO their discre
ton.
Daniel 1rainor moved to amend by adding
George liaight to the city committee, as rep
preventative of the south side
Mr.. Maher accepted and the resolution
was carried.
An expression of ideas upon the proper
manner of holding conventions brought out
Messrs Eckles, Irainor, Maher, Madden and
Kelly. These gentlemen favored delegate
conventions, each precinct to choose delega-
ties in the town elections, and each ward in
city elections Mr. Trainor made vigor-
Gus speech upon the question of drawing
party lines and was strongly in favor of it.
The republicans were using their best tactics
to control all Offices of emolument or honor
he said, and ii was time that the democrats
wake and claimed their rights
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

The Catholic church fair is now well under
way and will close on next Saturday evening.
There is but one week more Of enjoyment
left, and those who have not handed ten
have but seven more opportunities to do SO.
The exhibits have been materially added to
since last week, and the attractiveness of the
fair is therefore considerably increased. Ia
addition to the multitude of attractions, a
pop corn booth has been established, where
one can preceive the festive pop as it issues
from the corn without charge, but will find
that possession costs just five cents Miss
Faust presiies.
The interest in the Gypsey tent is on the
increase, and the Gypses expect to reveal
at least four hundred futures during the
coming week, Squire Weeks was suppl
cant for their favour on Thursday evening.
lie was told that he meditated marriage
with lady who was not now resident OF
this city, and had already ordered his we'd
ding suit Pat, Carey was present, and by
the frequent nudges the squire bestowed
upon him, it is just possible that the Gypsy
is correct.
The contests are proving exciting and a
great deal of good natured voting is taking
place. The crowds are incl easing all desir.
ing to attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
NEXT WEEK
Wedding at Seneca.

On Tuesday afternoon Of this week Mr..
T. F. Mccartney, of Ottawa, and Miss
Maggie Slattery, of Brookfeld, we're bound
together in the silken, silvery or golden
moose of matrimony, by Rev. Father OCon-
nor. at the parish church in Seneca, i'll the
presence Of numerous friends OF the bride
and groom. The happy couple, after few
days sight seeing in Chicago, will return to
Ottawa, their future home.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

E. Y. Griggs has added wall paper de-
partment to his drug and book stock, and
although his goods have not all been receiv-
ed, he has very large and complete stock
aud everything is fresh and new, and per-
sols expecting to use any wall paper should
not think of buying without being shown
his stock Remember all this stock is bran
span new and as cheap as the cheapest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

4 company of children, mostly boys, aged
from seven to fifteen years, from the New
York Juvenile Asylum, will arrive in Men>
dora at the st James hotel Thursday morn.
ing March Eth Homes are wanted fol
them with families where they will receive
kind.treatmeut and enjoy fair advantages
they may be taken n trial for four weeks,
and afterwards. if all parties are suited,
they will be indentured until of age. Per.
sons desiring to take these children on trial
are requested to meet them At the St James
hotel Thursday forenoon, March TN, as they
will remain but one dag in Mendoza. For
further information enquire At your post
office for a handful giving full particulars.
All expenses for transportation will be as
sumed by the asylum, and the children will
be placed on trial and iudenturel free Of
charge. f. WRIGHT, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
$50.
Aischuler Starts the Boom-New Improve
ments, Double stock, &c,

AischuIer starts the Boom-New Improve
menis, Double Stock, &c.
Last week we mentioned few of the i'm
wuyements that were being made at the
Pioneer Clothing House "a, Alschuler, pro-
pine 1r, but yesterday we were totally sur
l4ised at the wonderful transformation that
has taken place. You would hardly know
the place but for the familiar faces Of the
proprietor and his clerks. Besides having
the ceiling painted, the wood work stained
with cherry red and the walls repapered,
new shelves and tables have been put in,
The result is that nearly
BILE THE ROOM
Has been created for the incoming double
stock Last years trade has demonstrated
that the oldest house stands on solid foun'
dation in the estimation of the trading pub
liza Many there are that can attest TO having
traded with Alschuler siuce his first advent
in this city, and numerous are they who
have since availed themselves Of the oppor-
tunities in buying goods at responsible es.
Enlistment. Nothing will be neglected this
year to meet the wants of everybody. Be-
sides the general improvements, which give
this house metropolitan appearance, a
special department for
BOYS CLOTHING
Has been created at the rear end of the store
which is surrounded by a handsome railing.
The floor will be carpeted and the largest
stock for the little folks that has ever come
TO Ottawa will be ready in this department
in few days. This part of the house also
serves as reception place to mothers who
desire to examine the nubby suits for their
boys without interruption from the rush in
other parts of the store.
NEXT WEEK
Mr.. Alshuler will be ready for business.
The finishing touches of the carpenters and
painters will be completed by that time, and
the entire stock will then be turned over to
the uninterrupted inspection of the public,
With new store, with new bOutle stock
and an increase in force Of clerks, MIR. Al
schuler proposes to make 1889 continuous
season of activity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

began Bros of Ottawa, Ill, will offer for
sale their entire stock of Percheron and
French coach stations and mares at public
auction. ut the old fair grounds, on Wednes-
dny, Feb q, 1889 Tie horses are all first
class. They cH be soR ptioW rsssrpe. Do
not miss the sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
New Bargain store.

j J. Withrow has bought out the stock at
No. LOG Madison street the old Walther
block and has placed in a stock Of new and
second hand house furnishing goods at
is the cheapest place in town TO buy goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

Do not forget that E Y Griggs has in a
large supply Of wall paper, window shades,
fixtures, &c. Everything is new and beauti-
full as we'll as cheap--no chestnuts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
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NEW DRESS GOODS
NEW DRESS GOODS

BEAUTIFUL DON'T EMPRESS IT!
COME AND SEE THE NOVELTIES.
FANCY STRIPES AND PLAlDES, Al
inches wide, FROM Doc to 6Oc.
"NEW CHOCOLATE land - OLD ROSE
SHADES in SERGES AND HENRlECTAS
Hard to get, but we have them. Also
BEAUTIFUL TRIMMINGS.
BEAUTIFUL ORIENTAL TRIMMINGS
NEXT WEEK,
for inspection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

Jacob Uemmerle the North La Sale 81
cobbler, was blown up, 80 to speak, on Mon
day. IIe had about concluded that the fire
in the cannon stove, which warns his work
shop, was nearly out, and a. he is an econom
ical man, and believes in burning slack
when he has slack on hand, poured paifu
Of the stuff Into the stove and shut the door
1t didn't burn satisfactorily, and Jacob has
tiy opened the door to see what allied the
pesky thing. The stove was fall of gas
and when the air struck it. it exploded, and
the flames, bursting from the door. burned
his face and arms in a very painful manner
lie is now swalhed in sweet oil and cotton
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

The cut prices on those shoes at J. Me-
gaf6n's continues 10 make business lively.
The goods are going of with rush. All
those in want of fine quality Of fine shoes at
slaughtering price Will find the goods and
prices worthy Of investigation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

Arrangements have been made by the II
C. 5. IT,, Of Ottawa, by which Miss Mary
Mcdowell, national organizer of d" " unions,
will speak to the young people, next Mon
day evening, in the Presbyterian church
All interested in temperance are cordially
invited to be present
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23
To the Democrats of the Town and City
nTn

To the Democrats of the Town and City
of ottawa.
The Democratic Central Committee are un
animously in favor Of party nominations for
coming town, school and city offices, and
hereby announce that they will call conven-
tons or caucuses for said nominations at the
proper time and place in their discretion
and they hereby inform all candidates for
office that their names should come before
these conventions, and they should accept
the verdict Of these conventions and all work
venuons..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

Mary Mailman, lit west side maid,
fell through the ice in the side cut on Mon
day, and but for her presence Of mind IN
throwing her arms out and catching the
broken edge, would have been drowned.
Little ones should keep off the ice in un'
settled seasons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-23

Bishops Bowuau aud Merrill, Of the NJ.
f. church, preached morning and evening
at the First NJ. Z. church on Sunday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
THE Owe RELO W.
Reports Of Rain and the Ruin 1t
Has wrought.

Has wrought.
MARYsvILLR, CAL, December 14.-Rein
fell to the amount of forty-nine hum
dredths of an inch here this morning in q
short time, but the skies soon cleared
and have remained 30. The Yuba river
has dropped to the ten.foot mark. Re.
ports from the flooded tule districts are
more favorable than at first, and damage
to crops will not be near as great as an.
ticipated. Reclamation District No. 20
will be the greatest sufferer. Parties
from there today say at least five-sixths
OF the whole district is still under water,
and that there is no possibility of saving
any crops, while the damage to build
ings and loss to stock will almost ruin
the majority of the farmers there. The
families of all the farmers have moved
out of the district until the waters shall
90 down and leave the ground SO that it
can be driven over. The direct loss in
this district is Low placed at $4,000.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA wAsHoUTs.
SAN DEGo, CAL, December 17.-Super-
intendent G. w. Sanborn arrived today,
having inspected the washouts on the
California Southern road. They are
much worse than at first supposed, and
1t is doubtful whether San Diego will
have railroad communication with the
outside world before the first of next
week.
The Santa Fe today put on the steamer
General Mcpherson to ply between San
Diego and Oceansioe until the road to
this side is repaired. The first mail
since Saturday will arrive here tomorrow
morning by steamer from 0ceanside.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
state Prisons.

SACRAMENTO. December II. - At q
meeting Of the State Prison directors
held last night at Folsom prison, reso-
luton was adopted ordering three shifts
of eight hours each at San Quintin prison.
A resolution was also passed instructing
the State Controller tc transfer from the
State Prison Fund to the State Treasury
the sum Of $100, 600, constituting the sur
plus earnings of the prison from jute and
other products.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
A Fraudulent As,,r.ment.

25th of July, 1885, John A. Benson made
an assignment which pnrported to be for
these, George Miller, brought suit to set
aside the assignment on the ground of
fraud, for the purpose of discovering
property to satisfy his claim of some
$50, 900 and interest. Judge Finn, after
. close examination, finds the assignment
was fraud, as at that time he had
valuable property, much more than was
necessary to satisfy his creditors.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
WILL VISIT THE COAST.
The Pan-American Delegates
Coming.
RESULTS OF THE LATE RAINS.
San Diego Cut Off from the Outside
World-The Sacramento
Overflow.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. !

SAN Francisco. December ia dis
patch was received here today from M.
n Estee, delegate to the Pan-American
Congress, stating that the delegates to
the conference will visit the Pacific Coast
at the close of the session. The delegates
will come by way Of the Southern Pacific,
and it is undert TODD they will also visit
Seattle, Portland, Tacoma and Los An
gelee.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
The snow sheds Must Go.

SAN Francisco, December 17.-Vice-
President Crocker, General Superintend-
ent Fillmore, and a number of railroad
officials, returned today from a trip to
the summit on the Central Pacific lines.
At the beginning of the month snow
began to fall there heavily, and the Off
cials took occasion to test their rotary
steam snowplows. The result has been
so satisfactory that It is stated the prac-
tice of repairing enowsheds will prob.
ably be abandoned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
Defaulter meyer Sentenced. .

PHOENIX, Ariz., December IA.
Leonard Meyer, the defaulting Wells,
Fargo, & Co.'s agent, Of this city, was
sentenced today by Judge Kibby to five
years Gin the penitentiary, the motis n
for new trial having been denied. His
attorneys took an appeal to the Supreme
Court. He was later in Oregon, Wash
ington and Victoria.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
A UScheutenn scrape.

SAN JOSE, December 17.-In the bar
room of the Mechanics hotel this eve
ming Timothy Kane was shot in the left
temple by Charles Scheuten, the pro-
prietor. Both men had been drinking.
Scheuten ordered Kane to leave and the
latter declined. He attempted to eject
him. Kane made motion as if to draw
q weapon, when Scheuten drew pistol
and fired. Kane's wound will probably
prove fatal. Scheuten is in iail.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
Chinese inspectors Dismissed.

SAN Francisco, December 17.-Col-
lector Phelps received a communication
from Acting Secretary of the Treasury
Batcheller, today, to the effect that after
Saturday next the services of the inspec-
tors appointed to enforc, the Chinese
Exclusion Act would not be required.
The decision, it is said, affects Inter-
prefer Carlton Richards and Inspectors
Charles Conhell and W. H. Reynolds,
who have attended to the registration of
departing and newly arrived Chinese.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
A FLYER WRECKED.
Spreading Rails CAUSE q Ia
Accident In oregon.

Accident in oregon.
PORTLAND, Ore, December 1.-THE
west-bound flyer was wrecked about
twelve miles east of Baker City yester-
day. The train was running twenty. five
miles an hour when the accident occur.
red, which was caused by the spreading
OF the rails, allowing the engine to upset.
The only persons injured were: James
Watson, engineer, leg broken, and
another engineer, named Cronin, badly
scalded and bruised j. W. Kitchen, fire.
man, badly crushed. The wreck caused
delay of about eighteen hours. The
wounded fireman was brought to his
home at La Grande today, while En-.
gineers Watson and Cronin were taken
through to Portland to tho hospital.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
kari Formea, funeral.

SAN FRANCISCO, December F.-Fun-
eral services over the remains OF Karl
Formes, the noted bass singer, took
place at st. Boniface German Catholic
church this morning, and were largely
attended The remains we're inferred at
the Holy Cross cemetery,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
Heat HIS Aged Father.

ST. LOUIS, December 17.-George
Geuther, aged 20 years, was today fatally
beaten by his son Emil, aged II. The
boy bears bad reputation. The quarrel
arose over the refusal Of his mother to
furnish him mouey.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
British Schooner seIzed.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, December H.
The British schooner Mary, which ar
rived yesterday from Newfoundland with
q cargo of fish, was seized today for dis
charging her cargo without q permit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18

Catarrh is caused bv scrofulous taint In the
blood, and is cured b. Hoods Sarsaparila,
which purif1es and enriches the blood and
gives the whole system health and strength.
Try this peculiar medicine" 1t is prepared
by @. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
MARINE Intelligenee.

New York, December 17.--Erip, Lon
don; and Arizona, Liverpool.
BREMERHAyEN, December 17.-Werra,
New York.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
ValuabIe Informntiol

Given how and where to buy piano at
low prices and on easy terms. Call on
O. E. Day, No. s N. Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18

Being now p,rmanently located at % West
Third street, and having small expenses, is
selling millinery goods cheaper than the cheap
est.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
Usesup preseuts
Mrs. u. Dnvidaom. .

For the thousands. We give them away; al
you want for nothing.
MEYER LEWIS & Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18

A can OF Ardenter mustard will please you
Your grocer has Il,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
MULLEN, RIuett

Are showing the best lines of children's suits
in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
WashOut ON the Southern
Pacific.

The washouts caused by the late severe rains
will prevent great many people from visiting
iewelry at 2bl North Main street. under st.
Elmo hotel. but those who do go there will
save from 25 to 75 per cent. on anything they
purchases; good chance to secure your holi
day presents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-18
Call nj 0nca.

The annual distribution of holiday presents
10 now going on at
MEYER, LEWIS & Co.,
101 and 1O3, North Spring Street.
Toys free to all who patronizs US curing the
holiday season.