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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
WHITE SAND.
Discoveries ut Sheridan-TwO Companies
Organized to Mine IL.


The village Of Sheridan, situated
sixteen miles northeast OF this city,
promises to become famous for its
white sand and silica, which has re-
Gently been found along the west bank
OF the Fox river. 1t Is pretty we'll
known that ridgeof this sand, which
Is used in making glass, follows the
line of the river from MillingtOn to
Streat0r. 1t aOounds in large Quanti-
ties around about Ottawa, but until
recently IL was unknown at Sheridan.
Last spring, however, borings were
made by home parties for sand and
they were successful. The sand found
was considered of fine quality and
experts examined 1t and reported that
it contained 9St per cent. OF pure
silica. or course this created con-
siderable excitement among the
moneyed men OF the place, as 1t was
well known that there is big money In
mining silica.
Two weeks ago thirteen acres were
purchased from Abel Pierce and a
stock company organized. The charter
was received a week ago for the Sheri-
dan White Sand company, the incOr-
poratOrs being NJ. l.. Cartwright, j..
A. Guam, Robert Knapp. James Jen-
nings. Joseph Armstrong, George b.
PoOler and +. II. Peterson, all resi-
dents of Sheridan. The capital stock
is 5000
On Friday articles of incorporation
were granted to the Sheridan Silica
and White Sand company; capital
stock, $4,000. The incOrporatOrs are
n. A. Burnham, G. Barker and Chas.
S. Lawrence, all Chicago capitalists.
This company has purchased fifteen
acres joining the other tract and in
tend to begin work at once.
The first named company has not
decided as yet when to begin opera
tiOns, but it is probable they will start
at once, now that another company is
in The field. The competition will
make good market and it may be
that Sheridan will become hustling
little town in few years If the de-
pOSitS of silica pan out well.
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magazine Notices.

MhBwxhuo NOttCpSs
The ''Seven Modern Engineering
Wonders of the World" described by
Arthur V. Abbott, with elaborate IL
australians, in the August number Of
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, are:
The new Forth Bridge, Scotland; the
Eiffel Tower, Paris; the new CrotOn
AQueduct, New York, the blowing up
OF the He'll Gate obstruction, New
York; the Eads Jetties at the mouth
of the Mississipp; the st. Gothard
Tunnel. Switzerland: and the Brook
Ign or East River Bridge. A racy bio
graphical sketch is that OF "A Vaga-
bond Queen" isabella III. of Spain.
Edwin ii. Morris writes of Canine
Lords" an article on 1.-The Tin Mines
of the Black Hills" conveys lnfOrma-
which will surprise many readers:
"Z0ar and the ZOarites," Is a pictur-
esque account OF a remarkable Ohio
community; and "StOrmS and Cloud
bursts" are interestingly discussed by
DR.. Felix l.. oswald. There are also
numerous short illustrated sketches,
poems and stories.
1t Is well known to every school boy
that the first man to accomplish what
Columbus had attempted-reach Asia
by a westward voyage from Europe
was Fernando Magellan, and that the
first circumnavigatiOn OF the globe
was accomplished by the remnant Of
Magellan's crew. Within the last few
years, however, additional informa-
tion has been obtained regarding this
rnv u r n hi Al ~ n ri lv IN rnntFh tho
discovery in manuscript OF some for
gotten narratives written by the COM
paniOnS of Magellan, and partly
through the results OF recent observa-
tionS of Seamen and naturalists along
the track of the bold navigator. Ed
ward Everett Hale, in Huper's Mage
zim for August, will relate the true
story of Magellan and the Pacific"
as it appears in the light of those re-
cent discoveries and observations. H.
Illustrations from old prints, and fac
SMILES of maps drawn by one of Ma
gellan's companions will lend addi-
tiOnal interest to the narrative.
Mr.. Edward Atkinson is to publish
in the Popular Science Monthly two eX-
tended and important articles on the
IeNiSlou VI luc tdllIl' ulucI luc uilic
Common Sense Applied to the Tariff
Question. In the first of these. which
will open the August Monthly, he
shows the incompetence of American
legislators and government officers in
dealing with financial questions, and
without taking extreme ground goes
on to point out weighty business con-
sideratonS which should determine
the direction Of tariff reform.
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Magazines of the Month.

The Golden Age of Colonial New
York" by Mrs Lamb is, perhaps, the
chief feature of the July Mdgozme o,
American History She has given a
wonderfully vivid picture of the little
metropolis of the province under
kingly rule in 1868. conducting the
curious through its streets. houses,
public buildings and churches, to the
commencement exercises OF its college,
to the founding of its Chamber OF
Commerce, to the kings legislative
halls in Wall street with the governor,
Sir Henry Moore, presiding, to the
chamber of the city corporation, and
to the court rooms, with graphic per-
sonal descriptions of the men who fig
ured in those places while the news
papers, social affairs. amusements,
shows and quaint dress of the people
are all painted with master hand.
Some other interesting articles are
1.-THE Indian College at Cambridge, y
Burgoyne's Defeat" from the Eng,
lish point OF view; President Lin
coins Humor," etc.
A somewhat startling announces
ment for the next number Of The Pop
ulur Science Monthly is an article on
Ancient and Modern Ideas of He'll, :
by Frederick A. Fernald. 1t will
doubtless prove yer, seasonable just
now when the air is full Of the pro
posed revision Of certain Presbyterian
doctrines.
The August number Of The Form
will contain remarkable essay, by
Prince p. Kropotkin, on THE Possible
tiles of Agriculture" He has made a
thorough investigation Of the fabulous
results of the scientific cultivation Of
land in the most densely populated
portions Of Europe, and he shows the
ease with which the number Of acres
now cultivated in the civilized parts
Of the world can be made to yield sus-
tenance for many times the number
of people now alive. Heproposes that
a hundred acres be cultivated in a
thoroughly scientific way as a part OF
the exposition at Chicago, in order tC
demonstrate the possibilities Of multi
plying many times the products OF
the American farmer.
The August number of The Forum
will contain an essay on THE Decol-
lete in Modern Life" by Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps, which is text from
which the writer argues an alarming
decay in delicacy in American society
and she traces the effects Of this decay
in our art, in our literature, in polite,
and throughout the whole range OF
American activity.
A copiously illustrated account OF
the Missions and Mission Indians Of
California will be contributed To tn,
August Popular Science Monthly by
Henry w. Henshaw. He represent,
the rule Of the priests as more condu
Give to the numerical growth of tn,
church and the profit Of the mission,
than to the welfare Of the Indians. A
picture Of Ramona and her children
standing at the door Of her hut is one
Of the illustrations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mr.. Williamson Grew wrsthy-Ordinances
Paased.


Mr.. Williamson created quite a
Juror In the council Wednesday. lie
wanted to go home. The mayor said
that he could not do so without the
permission Of the council. The cOun-
Gil refused to give It's permission, but
later, relenting, reconsidered the mat
ter and voted to allow him TO depart.
But Mr.. Williamson was as mad as q
wet hen and refused to be allowed
to 60.
The recommendation of the mayor
that the Fox river bridge be repaired
at:once was referred to the street and
alley committee, to report at the next
meeting.
Permission was granted for the sink
ing of artesian wells at Benton and
Webster and Post and Superior streets.
Ordinances on fire, license, ward
boundaries, vehicles, health, fire
limits. fines and penalties, walks and
alleys and public grounds were passed.
The ordinances confirm to the state
law and are not, in the main, dissimi-
larin provisions from those hereafter
in force, but the legal terms and re-
Quirements have been given more at
tention, making them binding.
The ordinance on railroads was re-
ferred back, the committee being in
favor Of enforcing the use OF gates at
crossings.
The committee on public grounds
was instructed to estimate the cost of
sprinkling the approaches to all
bridges. A contract was ordered for
the sprinklng of the streets at the
Reddick Library and Washington
Park at $25 per month.
1t was resolved, on motion OF Mr..
Armstrong, that "a majority of the
street and alley committee be author
lied to make report, as the chairman,
Mr.. Dinneen, did not seem to be active
IN reporting.
Mr.. CorcOran stated that the Gas
company had given out that it could
get no money from the city, and asked
the mayor why he would not sign or
derS.
The mayor stated that the council
must know that he could not lawfully
dc so on account of the gas appropria'
tion being specifically included in the
tax levy, which could not be antici-
pated until October. This produced
a sudden silence.
Each duet of aldermen was request
ed to report, at the next meeting, how
many crossings are needed in the seve-
al wards, and the council then adj
iOurned to Tuesday evening next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
What il the Matter!

Inconversation with FREE TRADER
reporter, county superintendent Stock
dale stated recently that the attend
ance at schools in the rural districts of
this county decreased 300 during the
past year and the previous year the de-
crease was 200, making total of 800
during the two years. The question
as to what causes this marked falling
off naturally arises. The answer is
very plain to most people who know
anything about school laws. 1t has
been suggested that if the school laws
as they now stand upon the statute
books had been enforced during the
past year this decrease in attendance
would not exist. Perhaps this sug-
gestiOn might serve as a pointer to
several school boards throughout the
county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26

DR.. w O. Blasdell, of Macomb, is
making efforts to introduce "A new
game bird in Illinois. Last fall he
procured from Oregon two pairs Of
Chinese phcasants and turned them
loose. Eight years ago the state board
of agriculture OF Oregon imported
from China eleven Of this species of
grouse, and with the protection Of the
game laws OF that state they have in
creased to nearly million. These
birds are about As large as common
prairie chicken. Of beautiful plumage,
and their flesh is superior in every re-
spect for the table to thequail or com
mon American grouse. These birds
hatch three broods Of fifteen birds
each per annum, and seem particular.
ly well adapted to this climate. They
furnish good shooting and are more
difficult to find than quail, pigeons OF
woodcOck.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
A SUNDAY DROWNING.
| The Eldest Son of John Berry Accidentally
Drowned In the Canal.

Last Sunday morning about 10
o'clock Jesse Berry, the l6-year-old
son of John Berry, of North Ottawa,
left home in company with his two
little brothers for a drive about town.
They went up the Marseilles road to
the White bridge, where Jesse met
some of his young friends and all went
swimming in the canal. Young Berry
was the first to get into the water,
which was quite cold, and after swim
ming out little way he came back
to shore. John McGrath, James
Mooney and John Carey, his three
companions, were on the bank I'M
dressing and told Jesse to go out
farther where it was over his head.
He swan out to the middle of the
stream and one of the boys noticed he
was drowning and called for help, but
before assistance came he had gone
down the last time. He drowned in
sight of his little brothers. who were
overcome with grief and had to be
taken home by people residing near by.
Mike MOlOney fished the body out OF
the canal about forty minutes later.
An inquest was held and the jury re.
turned a verdict of accidental death
by drowning, in accordance with the
above facts.
The funeral took place from the
late residence. on Marquette street, at
= o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The re.
mains wore inferred in the Catholic
cemetery
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
An Outrage,

The north portion of Ottawa con-
tains some twenty men and boys, who,
if they could be caught in the act OF
destroying property at the Driving
Park, would be punished with suffic-
tent severity to at least learn them a
lesson. They have Systematically
hacked holes in the east and in the
east half of the west fence at the
Driving Park, cut and marred the
trees both in and outside the grounds,
and otherwise damaged property to
the extent of nearly $500. Hereafter,
anyone who may bedetected indestroy-
ing trees, fences or other property in
or about the grounds will be prose
cuted to the full extent Of the law.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
GLASS HOUSE ITEMS.
More Foreign Glass Workers Coming to
America.

An interview which appeared in a
Pittsburg daily paper a few days since
recalls a matter on which there was
no little discussion not long ago, and
again shows up the practical workings
of the rules instituted by one labor Or
ganiZatiOn for the restriction OF APP
prenticeS. At the large glass works
of Chambers & Mckee, at Jeanette,
Improvements were made recently
which will neceSSitate quite an in
crease in the working force. 1t is
stated that something like $50 more
glass workers will be wanted in this
establishment. One of the prOprietOrs
in mentioning this fact. is reported to
have said that while some of the glass
workers heretofore employed in West
ern factories will 60 to Jeanette, it Is
probable that number will arrive
from Europe. He states plainly that
these European wOrkmen do not come
here through arrangement with the
firm. but purely on their own account.
He further says that the fOreign-born
workers already at jeanette send for
their friends. and the latter arrive
here with the sanction of the union.
On their arrival here they are accord
ed all the privileges of the workers
organization.
In this we see the results of the
rules established years ago by Ameri-
can organized windOw-glasS workers.
American boys were not permitted to
learn the trade, and now Europe must
furnish wOrkmen to fill American fac
tories. While there is a general ten
tency to make America Self-sustaining
and independent Of foreign produc-
ton, the policy of one body of organ
lied Americans has been such as to
make it impossible to keep all the
American window-glaSs factories in
operation during the coming year
without receiving a supply of labor
from foreign countries. This does not
speak well for the Judgment of the
men who have pursued this restrictive
policy. 1t has been announced that
they have amended their rules in this
respect, and it is to be hoped that
within the next few years American
window-glass factories will be operated
by American wOrkmen.
In his annual report President
Smith. of the American Flint Glass
Workers Union, Stated that there is
an increase of furnaces this year over
last of 6S.5 per cent, there being last
year 100, while this year the number
will not fall far short of 273. The re-
port shows the number Of pots to be
1905, an increase in capacity of 1868
per cent, to say nothing OF the in
estimable aid to producing capacity
derived from the modern improve
ments in fuel, pots and furnaces. This
compilation does not include the two
furnaces and thirtytwo pots in Mon
treal. the one furnace and ten pots in
Hamilton, nor the one furnace and
ten pots in Nova Scotia.
The American Bottle Company, Of
Woodbury.. N. j., with capital stock
of SI.OO0,OOO, has filed articles OF in
corporation with the secretary of state.
The principal stockholders is the Ash
ley's Foreign Bottle Company. OF Lon
don. The Others are VIM. +. Smith,
of Alton. ILL.,: VIM. BroOkfield. n. Y:
John p. Whitney, Glassboro: Thomas
w. Synnott, Wenonah, and A. ). Roe,
n "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bit
tiers, and have never handled RENE
dies that sell as well, or that have
given such universal satisfaction. We
do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and We stand ready TO re-
fund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popu-
laIity purely Cd their merits. For
sale by d. Lorriaux, druggist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
NEW GAS PRODUCERS.
An Important Change i'm Operating the
Flattening Ovens at the window House.

The old flattening ovens at the
window glass factory have been torn
down and new ovens will be built, on
new plan as designed by manager T..
A. Zellers. 1t is the intention to run
the ovens by gas instead of coal, which
has been used heretofore. Two new
producers will be built to make the
gas for the ovens, which of course will
be entirely different in construction
from the coal ovens. This scheme
will do away with the use of coal alto
gether and if the plan is a success gas
only will be used in making window
glass. These producers for the ovens
will be erected in all the plants Operat-
ed by the United Glass Company.
The foundation for the new pot
factory was finished last week and
work on the main building commenced
yesterday morning. A side track from
the Rock Island road has been put in
by order of the glass company.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26

A pretty sight was presented at the
residence of o. w. TrumbO, in Dayton
township, last Thursday. The beau
tiful grounds which overlook the town
were the scene Of a novel and pleasing
affair. Clare Van Ettan, ID months
old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Van
Ettan, was master Of the occasion,
and with the aid of seventeen of his
baby friends managed to make the
woods echo and re-echO with their JOY
Gus shouts of glee. All the little ones
were about the same age, none being
Older than nineteen months, and, with
one or two exceptions, all were cousins.
The picnic dinner was served in the
upper yard and each baby, accom-
panied by its mother, took seat on
the lawn and. it is needless to say, the
sight was indeed laughable and
pleasant. There were also present
about twenty older children, friends
of Baby Clare.
The ladies present, whose babies
were honored guests, were: Mrs. M.
Peddicord, Mrs. Will Newell, Mrs. n.
M. Green, Mrs. r. f. MacKinlay,
Mrs. J. G. Gay, Mrs. John Parr, Mrs.
Charles Shaver, Mrs. Ed Vernon, Mrs.
w. n. Bagley, Mrs. II. Il. Williams,
Mrs. Frank Shaver, Mrs. Frank
Trumbo, Mrs. VIII Van Ettan, Mrs.
John Gibson Denver, Coll J, Mrs. VIM.
Martell Syracuse, n. ", Mrs. II. III.
Green Morris, ILL., The same babies
held party one year ago and it is the
intention of the parents to have them
assemble annually whenever possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
BuckIinis Arnica Salve.

The best sslve IN the world for cuts, bruises
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores. letter
chapped hands, cbilblains, corns, and all skin
and positively cures piles, or 60 pay
II Ia guaranteed 10 give perfect sat
isfaotion. or money refunded. Price Is cent?
DER box For sale BY ID. LorriauT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26
Illinois G. A, R.-Omcial Headquarters
Train,

The official headquarters train. de-
partment of Illinois, with Department
Commander VIM. l.. Dustin and staff,
and Mrs. Gen. John A. Logan, will
start from Quincy and run to Chicago
via the Burlington Route, G. b. & q.
r. r., on Friday, August 9Th, and
from thence will proceed to the Ma
tionA Encampment at Boston via the
Niagara Falls Short Line, the West
Shore and the Hoosac Tunnel Routes.
This train will stop at all stations be-
tween Quincy and Chicago, to give the
comrades on main line and from con-
Meeting lines and branches, an OppOr-
tunity tojoin it. For detail time sched-
ule see special bill distributed in your
territOy.
Remember that tickets to the en-
campment are but ONE FARE FOR THE
ROUND TRIP. They can be obtained
via the Burlington Route at principal
stations, or by addressing p. 5. Eustis,
Gen'l Passenger and Ticket Agent G.
B. &. Q. r. r., Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-07-26

Kilburn b LovejOy, Of Ottawa and
Ida May Holmes. of Marseilles; JOS
Lischinsky and Verona Hanat, Of
StreatOr.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-02-02
Chilberg & Gardner,
AGENTS,
Second Street. LleWellyn-D Dodge Block,
Rse4 9.
Present Prospects Of the ship
Canal.

The senators and representatives. Of wash.
ington. Oregon. California. Montana. North and
South Dakota and Minnesota have formed .
permanent organization with the express view
OF obtaining for this great section greater in
fuence in Congress for public improvements
Following this move. December TO- lsse. the
PosrIETELIleENcxR published memorial, pro
pared BY our representatives to Congress. ask.
ing the United States government to build
ship canal connecting salmon Bay with Lake
Union. Lake Warrington and Lake samamish-
This canal win certainly be constructed, and
the result viii make IN immense and rich terri-
tory tributary 70 Salmon Bay.
Can yoa imagine the wonderful increase OF
valuation to real estate thatss tributary 70 Sal
mon Bay this canal would causes
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Washangson Immigration and Homestead
Association.

Washingson Immigrstion and Homsstead
Association.
We have for sale 1000 acres In diner
ent parts Of the state In S. 10, 20. 20. 80 and
160 acre fArms-good farming lands: 20 acres at
knumclaw. 30 miles south OF seattle OF Northern
Pacsh railroad. good improvements. small
o-eharf. $1,000: 20 and leo acres government
land on Hoods canal: 10 aud 100 acres govern
ment land In Kitsap county: 10 acres near Green
lake. &suo per acre; 100 acres near Green lake.
500 per ACRE; ;. acre. Mercer Inland, $40: 10
acres Port Angeles. &I75 per acre: aud 10 acre
lots rear Port Townsend. 500 per acre: lake
fronts on Lake Washington, opposite the termi-
nus OF Madison street cable railway; 10 choice
lots In Pleasant valley, on the line 81 the pro
posed electric railway along the boulevard, sire
Of lots 0xi2D. within sight OF Hiawsths Park.
500 each: 500 acres choice pieces OF Northern
Pacific railroad lands In King county, Is 70 80
per acre, 20 acres in sec u, tp ~ n. e, near
Northern Pac &c raIlroad: land in West seattle
10 acres: 800 acres \ tee 1. tp q n. RI ", all
GOOD land. SO acres sown in grass. Us per acre:
10 acres in sec II, tp ~ n, r ". good clay up
land. heavily timbered. $40 per acre. 900 acres
in secs Is ana ~. tp d n, I ". mostly bottom
land. Si2.5o per acre; 23s acres at Eugene City
Oregon, nirely improved. adjoining citv. $50
per acre improved, viii cut mp into S acre lots
and ssll for an average OF SOD per acre. this il
great bargain: $50 east Of and near 10 Lake
Washington. $75 per acre. Roxwell building.
room g. Seattle wash