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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-05

$50 was not the Ottawa of today. There
were very few commodious and elegant
dwellings, few comfortable, costly or stylish
vehicles. The farmer rode into town wear
ing his waumus and jeans. Our dwellings,
chiefly one story or one and half story
tenements; and Shabbons, the latest of the
Indian population, in his buckskin dress
he and his pony were often seen on the street
and sometimes on Sunday.
1t seems odd enough, when think Of it,
that the larger part Of this assembly knows
nothing of that period, SO recently passed.
when all summer through we forded the Fox
or crossed the Illinois river by the rope
ferry, If the wind Wds not too high, or, in
winter, hung in doubt about the matter,
whether or not the ice on the river would
close before night and cut of our country
friends from their home. II was 1852, /
think, when the lot was fenced.
In 1858 the building was thoroughly
painted externally to keep the dampness
and rain from staining and spotting the
wallis. 1t was papered and painted internally.
The desk was made smaller and lower. A
great renovation and We began to feel good.
In 1856 gas was introduced for light. In
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-05
T. @. TRENARY,
Attorney at Lao.


A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF REAL ESTATA-
"A BY virtue of an order and decree OF the Propass
Court of La Sale county, Illinois, made on the peuuon
OF the undersigned administrator OF the estate O. Jesse
E. Mick, deceased for leave to sell tile real eststs %
said deceased tho September term. A. d. 1892 81 sdd
court, to-wit, on the 18th day OF september. 1852 l
shall on the 18th dsv Of October next between tne
In the afternoon of said day. towit at two o'clock
NJ OF said day sell at Public Sale at the premieee N
described as follows, wits The west eight 90 acres
Of the north sixteen s acres Of the east nan OF fne
thirty -four fS, range Ave t5 east Of the third n
southwest quarter of section thirty four 49, township
thirty s range Ave o. east OF the third x ~, ~
northwest quarter Of section three 49, township thirty
three 49, range Ave (5l, east Of the third ana
lot two (2 in lot two co, section sixteen 6. town.
ship trtythree 1857, range five t east OF the third
P. NJ In La Sale county. Illinois, on the following
Dated this 10th day OF September, A. D. 1889:
GEORGE ID. SHAVER,
Administrator of the estate OF Jesse K. Mick,
sep2i4w deceased.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-05
GEORGE n. HAIGHT,

STATE OF ILLINOIS,. LA SALE
y County, S. In the County Court, November term.
A. ID. 1859.
John 4. Best vs.. James Kidd. Assun,psit.
Affidavit of the residence OF the above defendant,
James Kidd. having been filed In the Clerks office Of
the County Court OF said county, notice therefore
hereby given the said nonresident defendant that the
plaintiff filed his praecipe for scire fcas. to revive
Judgment in assumpsit rendered in said County Court
on the 10th day of April. A. ID. 1888. against SAID a.
John E. Best, and that thereupon a summons issued
out of said court wherein said suit is now pending
turnabe on the first Monday In November next, as
by law required. Now, therefore, notice Is hereby
given to you the said nonresident defendant above
said County Court on the first day OF the next
term thereof 10 be holden at Ottawa. In and for said
county on the first Monday Of November next, and
not be revived, p. FJNLEN,
GEoRGE H. HAIeHT, Pitts Atty. sep2Siw Clerk.
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PUBLIC SALE.

j. WOOD will offer for sale at auction. four miles
north and one mile west of Streator, OCTOBER llth,
1889 hundred head Of Horses and Cattle nclndng
hgh.grade Norman Mares, from one &c six years Old
several native Mares, Sucking Colts, Yearipgg and
short Horn HeIfers and Cows: fresh Cows, one and
two years old; steers and Heifers and quantity OF
tame Hay. sept@T<"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-05
SILAs II. sTRAWN,

Attorney at Ldr.
NrOTICE.-EsTATE OF CHARLES W. HoxIK, De
IN CEASED. Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed executrx OF the last will and testament OF
Charles W. Hoxe, late Of the county Of La Sale and
state Of Illinois, deceased, win appear before the Pro
bate Court Of said county on the third Monday (6eng
the 18th day) November 1882 at the Probate Court
Room, in Ottawa, In said county when and where all
persons having claims or demands against said estate
notified 10 attend and present the same In writing
for adjustment.
Dated this els. day Of September A: p, 1859
HARRIET d. H0XIE
sept2S-Sw Exeeuthx.
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Ottawa, H.. Oct. D. 1880.
The Congregational jubilee

Sunday and Monday were days Of rejoic
ing among the brethren Of the first Congre-
gstional Church. They celebrated the ffti
eth university. the semi-centennial, of the
founding Of the church in Ottawa.
The exercises were inaugurated on Sunday
morning, Rev. Favel Basoom, Of Princeton,
pronouucing the benediction.
Rev. N. X. Whittlesey, pastor Of the
church from 1S4S to 1870, made the princi.
pal address, delineating the history Of the
church during its fifty years Of life as an or
ganized body, as follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-10-05


from the ceiling in the body of the house,
two over the gallery, and two stationary at
the desk, were the fixtures to that end. You
have heard Of "the dim, religious light" Of
oathedrsls. This was not of that kind. 1t
was dim evidently, but hesitate in calling
il religious. II admitted of barely seeing
the faces Of the audience when at its best.
1t was no uncommon thing, however, for one
or other Of these lamps, in mid.ssrvice, to
go out In smoke. Yet they were useful in
their day, and, as the ladies will remember,
often made their mark, both ss respects car
pets and seats in their vicinity. To add to
the cherries and forsaken aspect Of our
endeared and holy sanctuary, the plaster
from the ceiling began to crumble and then
to fall, causing no little anxiety to the ocou-
pants of seats in the southwest corner and of
the chairs in the desk. In 1850 the plaster
was all removed and new lath nailed trans
versely over the old and the ceiling plastered
anew.
In looking back upon the house as it was,
unenclosed and unshaded, who can feel but
that II had the aspect Of something not pro.
psrly cared for, Of friendlessness and deser-
tion9 Who could have supposed that this
was the house of God: Surely IL must have
been the hsbitation Of :" one despised and re-
jscsed Of men, man Of sorrows and &C.
quainted with grief" II should be remem-
bered, however, that the Ottawa Of 40 years
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
[From Sundays Daily.l
REACHING THE CRISIS.

Another republican caucus of house
members was held last evening. Mr.. Nc
Neil is the only democrat in the house, and
we hazard the prediction that unless he
does some shrewd work in organizing and
cementing the democratic strength of the
body he will soon be in the minority. For
several weeks it has been apparent that
the republicans of the house were deter
mined to defeat the democratic combination
in that body, When Mr.. Mcneil arrived
in Bismarck he was warned of this design,
and if by his own carelessness he permits
the republicans to overpower him he will
have himself to blame. Several days ago
the republicans held caucus, and it was
understood that they then felt confident
that by the most careful maneuvering they
would soon have Mcneil cornered. But it
seems that their plans were defeated. The
democratic combination of the house still
sat with its feet cooked defiantly upon its
desk and conducted itself in manner
most threatening. Something must be
done. Delay was dangerous; SO
a call for another republican
caucus was issued and the caucus
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
General Boulanger Elected and Con-
sternation is Abroad Among His
Political Opponents.
James d. Fisk, Late President Of the
Marine Bank, has Received
Executive Clemency.
Low Water in the Boiler of a Kan
sas City Saw Mill Causes
It to Blow Up.
Boulanger on Top.

PARIS Jan. 28.-In consequence of the
victory Of General Boulanger yesterday,
the ministry rendered their destinations
this morning, but President Carnot de-
clined to accept them. Republican jour-
nails, while admitting that the election of
Boulanger is a serious reverse, declare 1t is
not sufficient to discourage the party,
which must unite more closely against a
threatened C@sarism. The Monarchist
papers assert that the result Of the elec-
tion is condemnation of parliament and
the republic and presagos its downfall.
Boulangerist organs emphatically de-
clare that the election is blow to the
government. In government circles it is
considered that the election of Boulanger
menaces the republic, 10000 conservatives
10000 republicans having voted for him.
One minister in speaking of the situation
quoted the words of NJ. Theirs; 1--WE should
take everything seriously; nothing trag-
ically."
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Mercy. But Not .Justice.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-The president
has commuted the sentence of James D..
Fish, formerly president OF the Marine
National bank of New York, who was con-
victed in April, 1886, of misapplying the
funds of that bank and sentenced June q,
1885, to ten years imprisonment in the
state prison at Auburn, n. y, upon the
first count of the Indictment, with the state
ment that judgment for like punishment
will be entered upon conviction had under
ten other counts Of the Indictment. The
sentence is made five years and six months.
The presidents reason is advanced age and
growing disability of the prisoner. His
term will now end May IL next.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Lack of water in the Boiler.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. ga boiler ex-
ploded in the mill of P. II. Perkins at Pop
lar Bluffs Saturday night, killing three men
and fatally injuring three more The killed
are Judge j. r. Stramount. John Chronister
and John Moore. Robert Malcolm was
fatally scalded and Richard a. Perkins, the
proprietor, and Richard Robins were fatally
hurt. Claiborne and Robert Spencer who
badly hurt, while four others escaped with
slight injuries. The entire mill and one
hundred feet of shed attached to it were
blown down and portions of the boiler
were carried 300 yards. Judge Stramount,
Mr.. Robins and some others were just pass
ing by and stepped in just few minutes.
before the explosion. Lack of water in the
boiler caused the disaster.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
The brooklyn Street Car strike.

New YORK, Jan. 2S.-The Atlantic street
car lines in Brooklyn are still up and no
cars are yet running. 1t is doubtful if any
attempt will be made to resume to-day.
New men are afraid to man the cars with
out personal police protection. This can
not be afforded them. One OF the autOma-
tic switches of the line was to day found
to have been removed. The company
charge the strikers with having done it.
About one hundred OF the newly hired
men left in fear, after hearing of the kill
ing OF Conductor Adams. Stimson, Herman,
with the crime, were brought before
Coroner Rooney. They persisted that
death was accidental. They were held as
prisoners.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Mr.. Mills Opinion.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-Chairman Mills
says lie believes the committee on ways
and means will find it necessary to refer
the senate amendments to the house tariff
bill to experts of the treasury department
to secure computation on the probable ef-
feet Of the changes proposed, and this pro-
ceedlng, together with the necessary delib-
those amendments which make such radi-
cal changes as are proposed by the sections
providing for tariff commission, and those
relating to undervaluation. will take some
time. Still he is positively OF the opinion
that the committe will be able to report the
bill and amendments back to the house in
season for its action by congress.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
The Presidents Have Aereed.

CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-The threatened diff
Guilty over the question of the territory to be
governed by the noted "gentlemen's agree
ment" was settled this morning. When
the meeting of western railway presidents
adjourned this afternoon for lunch it was
announced that an understanding on the
boundary trouble had been reached, though
details were not given out. This after
noon the presidents are to elect officers
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
[From Tuesdays Daily

A FEW REMARKS.
| The legislatures of the states and the
congress of the United States have dealt
with all classes of thieves save the news
paper thieves. 1t yet remains for some
law to be enacted which will reach news
paper man who steals the work of another
and apprOpriates it to his own use. Acase
In point is the clumsy thieving of some
journalistic ham who has inflicted himself
upon the good people of Helena, and who
now regales the people of that city with
comments on the Montana legislature
stolen bodily from this paper and printed
with no change save in the names. 1t ap-
pears that there is contest over seat in
the Montana legislature and the Record
enterlains it's readers with blank verse
comment thereon, the same being the iden-
tical blank verse, with the exception of the
names. that the TRIBUNE published on the
Walsh -Winship contest. Insomuch as the
Record man ESQ called by courtesy is de-
sirious of entertaining the Montana legisla-
ture with blank verse, we will simply, say:
TO THE HELENA RECORD BooBY.
Thou poor, weak freak that doth thyself inflict
Upon Montana's unsuspecting folk, why dost
Thou not soms nervine take. or give thy feeble
mind, ~
If such thou dost possess, some tonic that
Wilt give thee mental strength to know that
Thou art but feeble ass And yet methinks
The faithful beast that didst the Savior bear
Through fair Jerusalem, deserveth better fate
Than such comparison. Yea, for euch speech
I do unto the donkey give apology most humble.
'Twere better to compare thee to the loon,
Or better still. the dodo. that hath been extinct
So long that all that on this suffering earth
Remains to prove that it didst live. is that
Which thou dost palm upon the crowd Hellenic
As something that relateth to man.
With fawning smile thou dostacquantance make
As one who journalistic gifts doth full possess,
And hiding meath the cloud of thy obecurity
Dost steal anothers work thy boasting to sustain.
On, that thou hadst some friend considerate
Who wouldst thy skull quick ape. and unto
That which doth within exist, a pump apply,
That water to the shallow streams might flow.
And now that thou dost verses steal in bliss,
I pray thee to not fail to copy this.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Paid for His Folly.

New York, Jan. %. The general term
of the supreme court handed down de-
cision affirming the verdict of the circuit
court of $500 against the milIiodaire cof
fee merchant, Charles Arbuckle, in the
breach of promise suit brought by Miss
Clara Campbell of IrOntOn, o.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Come to Dakota.

New YORK, Jan. 2S.-Despatches from
the interior states show severe snow
storm prevails and from ten inches to
foot of snow has already fallen.
DO NOT DELAY.
TORONTO, Jan. 28.-The severest snow
storm of the season prevailed throughout
Canada yesterday. This morning it is still
showing. bat the weather is moderating
considerable.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Didn't Know It Was Loaded.

CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-Charlie Owen, aged
8, went to neighbor's house yesterday to
play with Willie and Alfred Marks. Will
lie. who is fifteen years of age, got his
fathers revolver and, as he supposed. re-
revolver to the Owens boys head and
pulled the trigger. Charlie fell dead. His
parents and those OF the youthful murderer
are distracted. -
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
A Round Million.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. q. s.-Interest in the
great Moore defalcation continues una
bated here. New and startling rumors are
constantly being circulated and teie-
graphed abroad. lis now reported that
lion. ~ 4 -. =.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Denied New Trial.

ST. PAUL, Jan. q. Late this afternoon
the sureme court handed down decision
denying new trial in the cases Of Tim
and Pete Barrett, convicted last winter Of
the murder of car driver TOllefson.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
appropriation for surgeons and ambulance
wagons should be made at once.

IT WAS rumored that the legislature had
ordered all the war paint and tom toms at
careful investigate Of the material sent
out from the executive office yesterday it
is apparent that the governor has laid in a
good winters supply of the very finest ma
terial
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01

Il
sounds and syllables that come stealing
through the keyhole we felt confident that
in the near future most desperate attempt
will be made to surround and capture the
democratic force of the house. Whether
the caucus decided to,move in solid col
umn upon Mr.. Mcneil or to fight in squads
and finally defeat him by sharp and de.
cisive flank moment is not known, but that
thorough organization for the final charge
has been effected, there is every reason to
believe. We feel safe in saying that never
in the history of the territory has more
critical point in political battle been reach.
ed and never was their contest in which
the result has been awaited with more In
tense anxiety.
THE GALS CAN'T VOTE.
Yes, know the gals are perty an they're gosh
almighty wise.
they prize.
They are good at karkerlatin' with the figures in
the books,
their looks;''
at wear coat,
An yet there's somethin' makes me glad the
Gals
Vote
When was young an frisky in the old New
England States,
was filed with all the old-time "likes'' and
Puritanic hates,
An took heap o. int'rest in this woman suf-
frage fuss.
ForI loved an pined an grew to be senti-
mental ouss.
An as the winsome lecturer woul strike minor
I'd whisper: well, it's too aerned bad the
blushing little miss at lived upon the Joining
farm
Had won me, till ms friends betrayed a strange
an deep alarm;
But didn't mind their warnin's, an kept fallin
into love
Till Iworshipped little Liza as an angel from
above;
An when the biralike music warbled from her
pretty throat
I'd blush to think that, after ALL the
Gals ..
At last the legislator sort o. changed it's iron-clad
rules
An let the women vote fer all the officers of
schools;
An the very next election most likely feller
For the Office of director in our district-an' he
An on his 'lectioneerin' tours l noticed it to be
That he always stopped at 'Liza's in the even'-
time fer tea.
Yes, he always stopped at eveninr an occasional
lywrote,
Fer no longer could the gossips say that ...
"Gals
Everythin' was lovely till one quiet summer day,
When the balmy air was fragrant with the scent
of new-mown hay;
When the thrushes sang their sweetest an the
roses were in bloom
An all the pretty flowers filed the zephyrs with
parfume;
It was then the slick director with his pizen-
laden smiles
Led Liza to the altar through the church's
crowded aisles.
An twas then swore as with an. oath my achin'
breast smote
That if can manage politics, the.
Gals
Vote.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
Scattering shots.

THEY have deadlock in the Arizona
legislature. If it were possible to unlock
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01

time the Mandan sergeant-at-arms was
called in, and a call of the house was Or
dered, but proceedings under the call were
soon suspended and the discussion re-
newed. After several attractive amend
ments had been made to " Reddy's facial
particular regard for spencerian shading,
the committee of the whole rose, reported
progress and begged leave to set again.
Fourth round: The Black Pearl moved to
strike out everything after Reddy's enact
ing clause. Reddy offered an amendment,
but through the inexorable will of the COM
bination the motion prevailed. Black
which Reddy was stricken out and laid the
motion to reconsider on the table, where
upon the house adjourned and Reddy was
taken to the nearest physician for engrOss.
ment and enrolment as amended.
At last reports the enrolling clerk re-
ported several clauses Of the bill missing,
including three teeth and two unnumbered
sections Of the face.
For further particulars we refer the
reader to the members of the legislature,
nearly all of whom witnessed the fight.
Scattering Shots.
THE rumor that the council yesterday
postponed action on the appointments sent
in by Governor Church until March 9th is
as far from confirmation as the appointees.
HAVING heard Colonel Prices lecture on
the French revolution and seen the prize
fight between Reddy and Bleack Pearl, the
legislature awaits with illetfable Joy Cap
tain Van Etten's speech on wOman's suf-
frage.
We ARE firmly of the opinion that the
report that Captain Van Etten and Messrs.
Powell, Bixler and Patten of Miner lost
large sums of money on the prize fight in
Mandan last evening is false in every
particular.
THE debate between Senators Hughes
and Glaspell last evening was complete
and thorough refutation Of the charge that
the council had gone to sleep for the ses-
sion. The members have simply had the
light turned down while they were reach
ing for each others hair.
THE woman suffrage bill will be brought
up for discussion this afternoon and Cap
tain Van Etten, the champion of that
measure. will be the cynosure of ali eyes.
At late hour last evening the captain
was working desperately to reduce steam
so that the explosion might not take place
before the appointed hour.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
HE WAS FROM GRAFTON.

HE WAS FROM GRAEIVN.
The constitutional convention fight in the
house ended yesterday by the passage OF
the bill locating the convention at Grafton.
Alta late hour last evening man was seen
stepping upon the hay scales with majestic
tread.
"What do you want?" queried by
stander:
"What do want?" roared the majestic
visitor, II want to get weighed, provided
these scales are in good condition and
won't break down." and as he spoke he
stepped back and placing one foot on the
scales, leaned carefully forward to test
their strength.
"My friend" said the bystander euriously,
as he glanced nervously at the hay scales,
''where is your home 2"
"My home, sir" replied the visitor in tones
that shook the earth for miles, sMy home
is in Grafton. Where in - did you think
it was %
THE FORMULA.
The seed wheat bill is undergoing
amendment, one of the precautions being
to SO frame the law that no farmer can pro-
cure wheat from the county unless he is
absolutely in need of such aid. We can
imagine the examination of the applicant
under the rigid law, when the amend
ments are all attached:
"Are YOU a farmer? p,
Il am"
| aAre vou dead broke and walking on
vour upDers ~
eyes. yonr honor.n
| .Are you threatened with want and do
you believe that you are approaching the
pG17 ssYea H veriIvS M o4o "no
| 1is vomr wife helnless and vonr children
unable to work. and do do Won @ expect tie tax Ak
eatherer to bounce down upon YOU at any