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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

Marshal Brennan received q description
Of one armed thief named Brsyton, on
Thursday last, who had burglarized q
boarding house at Streator, AMI by keeping
his eye on the c.. B. Il Q. road managed to
catch the fellow on Friday night He was
placed in Jail on Saturday, in default of bail,
to await the action OF the October grand
iurv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
Passenger and Ticket Agent, Joliet. Ill.

Conductor Emerson Of the Rock Island
road, made total wreck Of Martin Murphy
on Sunday Martin was very drunk and at
tempted to capture the train, but after he
had been kicked of the train, pounded with
q big revolver and shot at half dozen times
he retired in double shuttle time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
Il Il SCntf A 10

Have twenty rolls Of fancy Chinese mating,
twenty yards to the roll, that they will
close out on Monday ut $3.50 per roll. This
mating is Of very superior finish and Of a
quality Usually sold at 20 to % cents per
yard.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
Old Settlers Meeting,

There will be meeting Of the Old Settlers
of La Sale county, on Saturday. July 9th,
at 2 O'Clock p. M, in the supervisors room
in the court house, in Ottawa, to make
arrangements for the approaching Annual
Picnic, and to elect officers for the ensuing
year. 1t is hoped there will be general
attendance. ID. L. CARPENTER, Pres.
NJ OsMAN, Sec'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

The scheme Of closing stores at o'clock
for the summer months is again suggested
for trial in Ottawa this summer. How the
plan is regarded by the merchants as a
whole, it is hard to tell, for opinion is much
divided. As to the clerks, they, Of course,
would like the early closing. Those inter.
ested should get together and talk the mat
ter over, and if they agree to close at six or
seven, the public can no doubt accommodate
itself to the situation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

Mower sickles and new sections put in,
lawn mowers shsrpsned, saws filed, UNI
brellas recovered and repaired, and gener.
al repairing done a, Hsrdy's Repair Shop,
eos Columbus street, near Main.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
Fruit Jars are cheapest at BoLLMEYER'R

Ned, son Of W. d. Wilson, was terribly
burned by an explosion Of powder, while
celebrating the Fourth. His face was blown
full of the grains and presented q pitiful
appearance. No permanent injury will re.
suit, and unless blood poisoning should set
in he will soon be able to growa new cuticle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
TeanherS' E1cnrSinn

The Burlington Route &C. B. Q. X. r.
will sell round trip tickets to Nashville,
Tenn, July lst to 18th, inclusive, account
National Education al Association Meeting
tickets good to return until Sept, 10th. SO.
VI. &. Atwood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
Obituary.
MRS. MARY SEAMAN A.,

Mary Mackey, wife Of the late Ezra Sea-
man, died at her home on the west side at
seven O'Clock Sunday evening, Of general
ability consequent upon her advanced age
eighty two years.
She was of eastern parentage, and was
born on the tenth day Of August 1907 In
1929, she married Ezra Seaman by whom
she had six children, Mrs. Robert Morrison,
Streator; Mackey Seaman, California; Hen
ry Seaman, deceased; and Mrs. David Ba-
core, Mrs. Mary A. Bosseman and Alvina
Seaman, of this city. In 1884 she came with
her husband to this State. and with him en-
tered the ranks of the heroic pioneers of the
thirties, settling on piece Of wild land
near where Streator now stands. She help
ed her husband about the farm and attend
ed to the multitude Of family duties which
the rigor of frontier life imposed. But not
outstanding her early privations she, being
possessed ola vigorous constitution and great
vitality, lived to see great grandchildren
cluster about her knee, and the friends OF
her early days pass one by one to the great
beyond.
The funeral took place from her late res
idence at ten O'Clock on Tuesday morning to
the c. B. & Q. depot, and the remains were
conveyed to Strawn Station by rail, from
whence she was inferred in the family GEM
etry near the old farm.
MRS. LUCINDA DoBBINs.
Mrs. Lucinda Dobbins died at her home
in North Ottawa on Saturday morning at
seven o'clock, of inflammation of the bowels,
aged ffty-three years. She was a native OF
this county having been born north Of this
city in 1886. In 1854 she married John
Dobbins. who, with eight children, Thomas,
David, John, Susie. Maggie, Alice, Richard
and Lulu, survive her. The funeral took
place from St. Columbia church, at 8 O'Clock
on Monday morning
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

FoR FALL.-Mr. Fred Kuhn and assistant,
of Kuhn, Warner & Co., Chicago, were here
yesterday selling Alschuler his fall stock Of
boys and children's clothing The stot K
promises to be one Of the seven wonders Of
La Sale county, ranking with Deer Park,
Starved Rock, etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

and route to Nashville for the Teachers
Meeting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
Reduced Rates eat

The Chicago Il Alton on July "a, will re
duce first class limited rates to 80 prominent
western points. The rate to Denver and
Pueblo comes down to 500
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

WHY WEAR SHOES that hurt your feet
when you can get pair of comfortable
slippers for 90 cents at J. MEaAFFIN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
$3.50,

Buys neat pair Of dress shoes for mems
wear at ]. MEGAFrIS's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

Fruit Jars are chespes, at BoLtxEYsR's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

Fruit Jars are cheapest at BoLMKIEh's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06

The grsn prices cover whole range of market, from
price. prices paid for odd loads for feed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
I1rrLr ooxMoS SENSE.

From The Evening sun
America is growing country IN eyely respect o.;
Cities grow literature gross art sproutng Jut mos.
lnxuriant OF all are cur nuisances. our H soc
nuIssnces arc being grabbed win more Ir 'cSS SUI
Take that Of tipping for Instance. There is NO
greater small nuisance 10 tho whole history Oh nun ,
medlately and energetcdly It must result In our
becoming o nation OF banhnpts 49,. g.. .
Just look tho upp6E sy aIioS 10 psy wages to
the whole community. . -. .,a n,
You enter restaurant can ior your i"vn, sr cent
OF the amount Of your check for doing bis work prop
erly or improperly. as the case may Do. and 40 a
You hire a cab and ride few mics, ana as
reward possibly for keeping his horse alive, or % pay
him for the wear and tear upon his feelings ihaussa
by the Language he has bes copeleq 20 usg ave him
what the Frcnchmap calls for,drinK IN annIu n,
his fare 10 which he has lhmseii IN All proOao,h3,
added some 20 or 10 per cont i'r 'hs sSA' VI wv
What ridiculous custom Il ls-worse than ndica,
lous, IL is criminal because subjects tho poor sh
who cannut afford 20 throw his money away to bad
service at dinner TO vile abuse rom Ms CAB driver
Carry the system 20 fits logical conclusion -, .
dared propose that the President Oh the uncu o.ae
be handed check for 1000 az me END OF a .orI a
a. reward for doing what no mas peen aireauS pau
for doing. ,a . A. ..or,ra
What prcposteo,s notion y would Be TO raa,rs
members OF a church congregation 70 .p me orGa'se ~,
choir sexton and rector himself at the conclusion OF
divine service, because they had dQne ther ay y
storc bccansc ne has NOT insisted upon your wearing
linen four sizes too large and season or two 100
Iate1 a., -.
plumbers bin because 10 has served you weuf -.
Are you ever tempted 10 pay your Goa, heaier w
ton for coal when the market Is az % ~ ...
DO NOT shonlder The responsibilities OF the restaurant
and hotel keeper YOURSELF and II you have any money
to spare save IT. devote IL 10 cnafi'y' OF sVe T"
your wife. =, ..,.I,.s "a %
Have you ever been so FAR out OF your nina ~ !"
send a bonus 10 your tanorf =. 4. o,,s 80 ,,ueh
reason In your doing and all Of uese mihgss ~
there Is in giving your cab driver ms iVrlt,nh "
In brlblng the walter In the restaurant nor % drop lno
butter In your lap and pour your coffee down your
neck. -, ,.,, ,,o,, t,,
ping 49,. .s,,n HAY ,re rrder.
paid, start q movement 10 secure ''' "-no'
H..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
THE WEATHER. REPORT

oo,,ppNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS.
,vsuxsros jan lilo p. m.-For New.Ensland Eastern
49, rastern Pennsylvania and NewJersey generally
49,. nearly stationary temperature, except slightly colder
ara Nav England coast and from the northern portion
:. r,.n NswYork TO Maine winds generally westerly
" vnr virginia Maryland and Delaware generally iar;
slightly warmer. ,..,... uror,aa raj, sxcen.
. northwestern portions OF North Carolina ana
Georgia fair slightly warmer ...,.., .,,,,,,v
10, vesteru FLORIDA Alabama and MISSISSIPPI rni 5sns
-. a,esnt In the northern portions OF Alabama AMI
ass generally fair with nearly stationary temperature
~ rn,.,ana and Eastern Texas generally fairi slightly
warmer -..,. ,r ma sas,srn nort,ons
nearly stationary temperatures. "a. .,..., a., -,
FOR Kentucky and Tennessee aui co'oef' "'""' " w
,ss,srn portions by rising temperature ,v..
NO. west virginia Western Pennsyvanis snd "o''etn
-. ,,ars ,alr and clearing weatheri slightly colder.
Ya,ara fair nearly stationary temperature IN tne
-.,.,,or,, norton colder in the northern
nos ana Missouri fair in the southeastern portions
snow or rain In the northwestern ,,s .as,arn ro,
For Michigan. snow; warmef' except :" VIZ ~
,,ons nearly stationary temperature
e.. ,,y, .s,nsu and Iowa, snow warmer
r M,puesota snow, except in the extreme n0ruoh poruVn
fair. -, ,,,s mr. snow; colder.
a, extreme northern nearly stationary temper
ature. .,ov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL,
A VERY LwE POLITICAL YARN.

TO Ldftor Of The Tribune
Sir: In to-day's issue Of The Sew-fork Wofiu'
we note special from Birmingham, wherein The
fictitious statement is made that 800 oil our em-
ployees were notified that their wages would DO re-
duced 10 per cent and ironically referring 70 the isc'
that We were one Of the concerns who used inc
famous protection envelopes during the Prrslaen'n
campaign We beg through the columns OF your
paper 10 contradict the statement regarding tho re-
duction Of wages. We are Republicans and strong
protectionsis and such have not found u neces-
sary since the election OF Harrison 10 reduce INC
salaries of our employees, stated by The world
correspondent To the contrary, We advanced me
wages OF a number Of them on the first instant, ana'
in order further tho interest Of our patrons py pro
ducing sim more superior line OF instruments, We
changed a number OF tho departments. the empioycs
OF which were piece workers, over 10 day.worh Ihs
nav be- termed by the opponents OF high wages anu
protection frce-trsdeS and reduction but tDeh,
opInIons differ from necessity and facts speak louder
than words Rumors OF the bind, circulating through
such influential journals The World can prrluaise
the minds OF only those who voted the Dcmoorano
ticket and who, like drowning men, catch al Stra"A
Derby 0onn'' TN THE = sfERIINa COMPANY
r. ". Blake, President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
DIED.


January H. samL A. Beckett eyed AZ. s,5.ta ~
Funeral private. ltl ..s4 A
BELr-At Milton, Ulster Co, N T. January TO- 1880. Henry
H. Bell: in the seth year Of his age ,u.. a.,
2.30p IN. eF< rt stt !
BIssELI-At Albany NJ r.. on January IL. Dorothy Yer.
mye only daughter Of Charles and Annie sisse ago IL
Funeral services Sunday. January 49, atsp m
DuyALL-At East orange, NJ "Wednesday January ..
Miss Harriet a. Duyall. 49,. -
Relatives and friends arc RESPECTFULLY inycd % sssrn s
Loutrel 81 North Arlngtonave, East orange N j., on
Saturday. January ~, az 1880 9. M roo
for East Orange station. 100 f,tf
Interment at the convenience of the family
aIGNoUx-At Paris France January TO- Elizabeth An
dews daughter Of the late Charles Christmas and widow
sENIoR-on Friday. January IL. Thomas H. Senior In the
F1ner services viii be held At residences John w.
Senior 423 etst Brooklyn, Sunday January H. at p m
sToNE-In this city January IL 1889. Charles Stewart
Stone M Professor OF Chemistry 81 the cooper cnion
Inte1nent at Riverhead Long Island. sunday p.
sHAw-on Thursday January 10. James H. Shaw In the
Funeral services a. his late residence 80 7sdst
Saturday, January IL OF o'clock p m
Please omit flowers
sMTrH-on Friday tho lth inst at his home 1893 Greene
ave- Brooklyn after short illness in the 42d year Of
his age Arthur Edward Smita son OF William H. and Cath
ariue A. Smith
Noticn OF funeral hereafter. =
January H. 1883. Ava B. Taylor in the sstn
yggserai ssryees At his home No Newark T.
on Monday January IL. at p. Relatives and friends
rnternenti IL Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Newark
VAN LEXINGTON Friday January !. 1889 IN ne 74th
Funeral services at his Ance, Great Baingson.
Mass, Sunday afternoon. JanulI. 5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12

lis
MIRA William Aston gave large reception yesterday
afternoon at hss home No. $50 F1fth,ave. Every
ding was dons yesterday to add II possible, 70 the
beauty of the house Orchids weso used largely In
The first drawing room, where Mrs. Astor received
her guests, assisted by her daughters, Mrs Coleman
ID.syfnn and Mrs. orme Wilson. A luncheon was
serves In tie dining room and the table was the
Iodlvse Plate which tho Astor family has been many
.ysss4 n collectfng During the entire afternoon
kAnders Band IN the gallery and the Hungarian
bRandin Ae large hall
Mn. Aston worn Worth reception dress of heavy
'hroeads Of new shade known as ehsudron. The
train ives scaut and the tablier was trimmed with
gold end silver passementene, set with crystal The
waist vas siishtIy cut away at the neck and pearl
ornaments were worn.
some tveive hundred invitations were sent oit
snd among the guests were Mr. and Mrs W. W.
Astor, Mr. and Mrs. r. 7. Wilson, Miss Wilson, Mr.
snd Ms Ogden Gociet, Colonel and Mrs william
Jay, A.. ana AIRS Adrian IseIii, Colonel and Mrs.
De LSncey Ksas, Mrs. Brockholst Cutting, Mrs.
phrans steysns, Ms and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
lGr, md Mrs Robert 0oelet, Miss Ieckwth Mr..
Nossrd. Dc navarro, Miss schienelin, mfr. and Mrs.
0ssses schicyelin, Mr. and Mrs. j, II. Reekman, Z,
Il WtrhIpy, Miss winthrop, Mr.. and Mrs. L. p.
Norton Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Ladsnburs, Miss stevens,
Mr.. en- Mrs. A. Belmont, f., Miss Morgan, Mr. and
Mn. rmitney Bigsiow, Miss sa7ray. Mr. and Mrs. y.
y. WG1sey, Mr. and mrs. A. D. howitt, t1e MISSES
Hewitt Hamilton Cary, Bishop Potter and Mrs.
Potter, tho Rev. DIR. Huntington, Mr. and Mrs
ROBBERS winthrop, Mr.. and Mrs. III. v. r. Kennedy,
Mrs n o. Roberts, Mrs. Alexander Van Rensselaer,,
Mrs, Jim wilmesuing Miss wtlmerding. the Misses
Iueenaer, Miss Bessie Van Rensxelser Mr.. ard Mrs.
CAaries T. Minton, Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Gerard.
James ". Gerard, IT,, Julian @. Bulkeley, Mr.. ana
9dn. Chester 0Fiswcld, Mr. and Mrs. J. g. X Duer,
<he Misss Duer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bergman, Miss
Berryuan, Mrs. A. 9. webb, the Misses Webb, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rbert q. Remsen, the Misses Remsen, MI
snd. hrs Charles B. Hillhouso, Norman
Yinfhp, r, Mr. and Mrs, W: X
S Mr. s0s Ss ssSsSs Rsla r sHs
bend Nr. and Mrs., ssu{vessnt Fish, The Misses
y Dye Sd, Freds beach, Mr. and Mrs J. Hooker
Hsnsrey, n Bec4wtih, judge and Mrs sa Nv Nv
sidney Harris, r., Mrs. Frederick Goodndge, Miss
Ooodfidrs, MI. and Mrs Stuyvessnt Morris, Miss
Morris, Mrs Lewis Delaheid, Mrs. Joseph Lentlhon,
the Misses Lentfihon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
ray1sG no RESTRAIN ALDRIoR.
JUSTICE DUGRo GRANTS q. p. FLocKToN's Ap-
,LIcArIoN FOB AN INJUNCTION.

SUeTTCE DUGRo GRANTS q. p. FLOCKTON'S AP-
,LIcArIoN FOB AN INJUNCTION.
G. p Pqockton,s application for an injunction re-
strainne the Actors Order Of Friendship from using
as funds to secure legislation agsst tho importation
of urcsen actors was granted Yesterday by Justice
IDugm The order OF Friendship has until January 10
H.. sgci
When Louis Aldrich hsard the news he called on
Colonel Robert a. IngprsoiI for counsel and comfort
1as coousi gave him both In large doscs and he went
10 bed po<ocsly confident that the Order had nothing
10 fear from Mr. Ylockton or the court.
slow much money has Nh. Nockton paid into the
OrdeEfs Colonel Ingersoll inquired.
Just az 6o.' said Mr. Aldrich.
AN ngat Wen pay 1t back to him with interest.
Co rxht aAsad with -FOUR work as II nothing had hap
pened III sakp care Of the. Injunction. The whole
proceeding amounts to nothing
MI Elociou Is said to have the support Of the lead
Ing xnslish actors playing in New-York. as well
as AZ Managers Augustn DAILY. Daniel Frohman and
Henry Z Abbey. He Is . member Of A. H. PalIaer's
Addison sQnsre Theatre stock company, and came
here nom England.
There nothing IN the consultation Of the Order Of
rssndshb forbfddng the expenditure Of its funds in
ssSsScs Srossssion. Il Is simply matter Of spln.
tsn whstr the profession viii be benefited or injured
by the campaign against foreigners The Eawin For
rest Lode voted 5000 for the fight, and tss Shake
fpeass L5dge. Of Philadelphia. contributed Ike sum.
Ssgsp twenty -four mon have 1otqeA nc order payns
some etS Into the treasury IS intiason ices and dues
Fhs osn&ftnon reeuires that fund OK Ssoo ahaii DO
teyt N hand for the relief Of the siek.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
MANAGERS SANGER AND FRENCH.
REPORTED uNpLEAsAsTNEss ON ACCOUNT OF
"LITrLE LORD FAUNTLERoy."

nEpoHrEp uNpLEAsANTSEss ON ACCOUNT OF
"LIrrLE LORD rAUNTLEnoY"
Manager Frank W. Sanger, who is improving rapidly
IN health. heard yesterday that there was trouble Dc
,,,son him and his partner, T. Henry French. The
statement appeared to strike him as an item OF news.
He and Mr. French attended meeting OF tho broadway
Theatre stockholders on Thursday night but neither
rad hes,a Of ,he reported unpeasantness Mr. Sanger
q prosldsnt Of the company and Mr. French vice
nresldent Their common interests are so great that
thew could not AFFORD to quarrel over little things
Ne,,hcr would permit his personal feelings to Affect
tho prosperity Of the Broadway Theatre.
The rmor Of their ifeelns toward each other
probably arose nom q misunderstanding with refer
20 The American rights or Little Lord Fauntleroy'
Hitherto Mr. sanger has had share IN all new pieces
secured by Mr. French, and when the latter got inc
Faunflcroy, he supposed that, as usual, he was 10
have an equal interest in IT. But no papers to hst
etsect wore drawn and Mr.. French denies thai suon
cnco. ,m VIZ" nen2 ever existed sr. Sanger having no
legal redress must gracefully submit Mr. Frehcn
siena gets the royalty the production pf me piece
al tho Broadway Theatre. MT sangers pronis ooh9
a. a.. share az dividends declared by the company OF
which he Is q largo stockhoaer'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
A LETTER FROM JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.
HE DENIES A CHARGE AGAINST HIS son AND
pEvoUNcEs "a PORTION OF THE AMER
rr,N ppIzea ~

HE DENIES CHAhGE AGAINST HIS oos <'-'D
pExouNcEs "a PORTION OF THE AMER
IcAN PREss.n
Adcph wunsch, a German committed suicide on
November o8, In Newark A statement was published
90 the time that his wife had been led asHay IN
England by son of Joseph Chamberlain. Yesterday
sThe Newark Free Press received letter from inc
REV. John cuckson, of Springfield, hass., enclosing
letter TO him from Mr.. Chamberlain IN relation 10
tie statement The following Is the letter;
Highbury, Moro Green, birmingham
Dear Mr. Cuckson: -,
On my return hons my son handed TO me your iet'ef
20 him together with the newspaper containing charge
which evidently refers 20 him. although not by name
need hardly tell you that the accusation Is absolutely wiz"
cut foundation and Of those Infamous bels Tor "en
portion of the American press Is unfortunately 20 MOTOR
iona and which In this county would subject the writer
to . heightened term Of imprisonment know ho'niug
on the persons mentioned in the articles but MI
wupseh ever existed he appears 70 have been hfstcSs
scorndre since according his account he 'ccpea
300 pounds for his dishonoS and subsequently aeeu
Young girl Of seventeen. IL 10 possible howesoh na'
an these details are complete inventions as oc MAN
charge 70 which you have called my sons sten'0n
am yours truly o. OHA"D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-12
TIE RUSSIAN CHAMPION At CHESS
NICHE TCHIGoRrN HAS COME TO AMERICA
TO TRY FOR FREsH LAURELs.

NICHE TCHIGoRrN HAS COME TO AMERICA
TO TRY FOR FRESH 1AuRELs.
Nfche Tchigorn the champion chess player Of
Russia. who on Thursday arrived at New-York from
St Petersburg by the Thingvaila, was yesterday
the guest Of the Manhattan Chess Club, where dur
ting the afternoon no held informal reception.
Mr. Tchiyorin, who is wellbuilt, darheyed man OF
about thirty eight, gave q Tribune reporter an ex-
ceedingly lively sketch Of his career. Born and edll-
Gated in St Petersburg, he entered the Russian pub
lie service about twelve years ago. being assigned
position n the Department of the Interior. He first
began to play chess In or about the year 1858, and
quickly ,cQuired considerable local reputation
have sad Mr.. Tchigonn, at one time or another,
met beaten every player Of greater or lesser note
In my own country"
Although Dir. Tchigorn occupied the position Of
Russian champion during the seventies, his claims to
that tide received recognition only in 1881, when he
representa- the country In the Berlin international
Gousnan,et, won By Mr.. Bisckburne, Mr. Tchigorin
aoang with Mr. winawer for third and fourth
prize. A. the Vienna Tournament Of 1882, In which
sicipiiE md winswer divided the first and second
prizes Nj Tchigorin unsuccessful In obtaining
eny avian, but beat steinih In their Individual en-
counter. The London Tournament Of 1888, wherein
zukcrtort and steinitE respectively ran first and
second aftr desperately close finish, with Black
burnc thin, again saw Mr.. Tchigorin In possession
of barren honos, he having again beaten steintz
An the sasle handed match. Tho Russian champion
conduetet the famous telegraph match OF eleven
months duration between St. Petersburg and London,
and WIS mainly due TO his skilful gencralship that
St. Pctsrburg came out victorious.
Te-daJ sfr Tchgorin leaves here for Havana,
,lhsrs % play Mr.. stcnitz, the match hsvfns been
arranged Ut Mr.. steiniE's request Mr. Tchtgorin
win ssomcct Captain MCKENZIE, tho American eh am
pion bu IL is not certain that the Captain viii play
him. NJ Tchigcrin and Mr.. Steinin VII return To-
Rether Eew-York In time 10 play at the American
Chess tournament which Is fixed for March 20.
Those payers WHO secure first ana second Prize;
WIN has 10 play each ether for the championship OF
The Nofn, Ct present held by SteInitz.