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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Shelby Nj. Cullom has as good as an
nounced himself a candidate for presi-
dent. James Mix, wealthy citizen
and well known politician of kanka-
kee, H., saw him in Washington a
week ago and says Cullom told him
distinctly that he should ask the next
Republican National Convention to
nominate him. Mr.. Mix says he also
had long talk with Congressman
Albert Taylor, who is hot for Cullom
and talks about Harrison right from
the shoulders, saying he has no use
for him, and indeed none OF the ILL
nOs members seem to have a good
word for the administration. But
does Senator Cullom, in thus setting
himself up for prize upon the win
ming of which President Harrison has
set his heart, appreciate the power OF
his opponent to crush him? Even the
poor weakling, James Buchanan, as
president, had power enough to crush
the giant, Stephen A. Douglas, while
out of Office his opposition would have
been impotent as the buz Of fly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

A vivid idea of the unbounded pros
perity OF the western farmer under
the benignant workings of prohibi'
ton and the tariff, says the Burling'
ton Gazette, can be gained from the
fact that a man in Leavenworth pro,
poses a novel wager of from $4,000 t.
s5O. 600 that within thirty days he can
walk from Leavenworth 70 Junction
City and never take his feet of mort
gagged property, crossing a public
highway or railroad excepted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
BY A SUIT IN A JUSTICE COURT
The Authors Of the Celebrated Gil
bert Circulars Disclosed.
Huitt Admits That lie Mailed Them Under
Instructions from Fowler and
Gentleman, but was Never
Paid for the job.
AFTER FIVE YEARS.

The attention OF Squire Trenary
was occupied Thursday in the trial Of
the case of Fowler V. Huitt. Chase
Fowler, the plaintiff, claimed j. W.
Huitt was indebted to him in the sum
of 5000 as principal and interest on a
note for $50 and cash advanced at
different times. Huitt refused to pay
the BILL claiming that Fowler owed
him $500 for services rendered. The
kind and style of service will be stated
shortly.
At one time Huitt was editor Of the
Ottawa Globe and claims the company
still owes him for services in that
capacity. Another item under the
head of services rendered" for which
Huitt claims he was never paid, con-
firms what was an open secret in re-
gard to the campaign tactics EN-
ployed during the Gilbert-Dibell cam
paign for the circuit judgeship five
years ago.
During that campaign circulars
were printed by unknown parties
and distributed throughout this dis
trict. The character of Judge Gilbert
was aSSailed for the purpose OF de-
feating him. All the Republican
voters received circulars stating that
Gilbert was a Democrat and was
not running as an independent candi-
date. The prohlbitionists, on the
other hand, were told that he was
being supported by the saloon element,
while the saloon men We're told that
he was rank prOhibitionist. Here
was collision of the elements and as a
result Judge Gilbert was defeated.
Chase Fowler and William Gentle
man were suspected of being the
guilty parties and they were indicted
for conspiracy. The indictment was
quashed on the ground that the crime
did not come within the perview of
the statute. The matter was dropped
then and there and the authors of the
circulars here remained to be found out
since then.
During the progress Of his eXami :
nation yesterday Mr.. Huitt testified
that he was hired by Fowler and
Gentleman to print and distribute the
circulars. He said he took night
train to Chicago and mailed the cir
culars from the pOStOtfice in that city.
The statement came unexpected
and no doubt many will be surprised
to see the curious turn of affairs,
which diSclOSeS fully the open secret
Of this celebrated campaign.
The plaintiff held also that he was
not liable for the expenses Of the Globe
publication.
The case was taken under advise
ment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Trust in Providence" may often be
good advice, but counts for little
among money sharks as a means to
get rid of mortgage. Yet it would
have been entirely safe in the case of
the Iowa farmer in whose pasture a
large meteor lately fell, which he sold
for 81 900 and was thus able to lift a
mortgage that had hung over his farm
for dozen years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
A Narrow Escape.

A twO-seated carriage containing
two gentlemen, two ladies and a baoy
was capsized at the east end or the
Fox river bridge on East Superior
street at 10 o'clock Wednesday night;
The occupants of the buggy rolled
over fOrty-foOt embankment, but
ESCAPED unhurt. When the buggy
was upset the mother threw her child
from the buggy. When she reached
solid ground, after tumble down the
hill, she was Mortified to see the little
one come rolling down the embank-
ment. 1t was rescued and found TO
be uninjured. The parties live IN
Marseilles and their names are not
known
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Others. A red-poll warbler, one of the
rarest birds in the United States, was
also captured. This bird nests in
Manitoba and Alaska in the summer
time, and in the winter goes as far
south as the Caribbean sea, the only
place 1t Is found during the winter
season being along the Lower Rio
Grande and Eagle Canon, Tex. over
fifty different species were found.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The common idea, that although
under the recent 'original package
decision no state prohibition law can
stop the sale Of liquor in such state, it
yet involves the inconvenience of be-
ing obliged to sell in the original
package" which means cask, keg, case
of twenty-four bottles, or something
containing more than the purchaser
will care to buy at retail at one time,
does at least apply to Iowa. In de-
cision Just rendered by the Supreme
Court Of that state, on case taken
up from Keokuk, the chief justice
holds that ''If a man has right to
import liquor into the state for sale
at all he hasa right to import it in
tanks attached to cars, from which 1t
must be drawn before it can be sold.
The right to import for sale carries
with it the right to draw off from the
tanks any quantities, large or small,
that he may wish to sell" The plain
Implication is that the importer may
break any original package, a bottle
as well as barrel or case, before sell
ing. 1t follows, therefore, that under
the decisions of the Supreme Courts
of the United States and of the state
of Iowa, the Iowa liquor dealer has IA
right to retail liquors brought from
outside the state by the glass or in any
other quantities.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

A phenomenon in artesian wells oc-
CURED in Sterling recently. When the
Water company's well had reached a
depth of about |, 400 feet great ac-
cession to the previous flow of water
was suddenly experienced. At the
same time the water in the Harvey
artesian well, which was 1850 feet
deep, as suddenly failed. This well,
which is go feet deeper than the new
one, is very remote from the other and
years ago supplied the whole city OF
Sterling with water.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
Probate Court Notes.


The report of amounts in the Peter
Althouse estate was ftled ana ap-
proved.
James White was allowed claim for
$3.50 against the estate OF Patrick
White: Owen White was allowed
$1,000.
The report of accounts in the Thos.
Reedy estate was filed and approved.
The last will and testament of Jo-
seph n. BesSe was admitted to pro-
bate yesterday with Johanna Besse as
eXecutriX.
Joseph Armstrong and Wayerly NJ.
Havenhill were appointed executors OF
the last will and testament OF Field
ing Havenhill, deceased. Arvllle
Fowler, Peter Clepp and Samuel Nc
math are the appraisers.
The inventory in the Geo. w. Cor
kins estate was filed and approved:
The first day of the June term has
been set for the final settlement OF the
estate of Margaritta Condran.
Egbert Kilmer, cOnServatOr or Johfi
Kilmer, has filed petition for an or
der to borrow money.
Lawrence Does, executor Of the Geo.
L. Martin estate, filed an additional
bond for $4,000.
Rhesa Y. Sheldon, conservator OF
Lizzie Flood, has filed a new bond for
$4,000.
The report of accounts in the Ann
Armour estate was fled and approved.
The will of the late Margaret Nc
Carthy has been admitted to pro,
bate. Dan Mccarthy named in will
as executor rendered his resignation
and Martin Flaherty was appointed
A 81, 900 bond was filed and approved
Augustus Blocker has been ap-
pointed guardian of Ona +. and Ger
trude r. Woodward, and Margaret +,
Woodward was appointed guardian OF
Bert w. and Lena w. Woodward. The
bond in each case is $1,000.
The following cases occupied the at
teution of the Probate Court on Mon
day, it being adjustment or claim day
The administrator of the Emil Ios'
estate was given leave TO sell real es
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
The Inter Ocean has the grace to say

Inc lntef ocean mas tne grace 10 say
lone of the best things about the
election Of United States Senator Car
Isle is that nobody will say money
did it, The American people ought
to be able to say the same thing
oftener. No Office should be held ex-
clusively by the weather. classes,
however honorable they may be-"
The fact that nearly half Of the
membership OF the Y. S. senate con
sists Of millionalres, most Of whom OBJ
tanned their seats there by outright
purchase, is crying scandal in which
members of both parties are more OF
less implicated and which both, there
fore, ought with equal freedom to de-
UmIDcp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Elgin has been suffering for week
past from an invasion of tlre-bugs,
their latest exploit occurring at day
light on Wednesday morning, when a
torch was applied to William Herring
tons livery barn. The barn and most
of its contents were DESTROYED, includ-
ing four horses, several buggies and
carriages, hay, grain, harness, etc.
The loss is estimated at something
like $1,000, understood to be fully
covered by insurance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Stanislaus Buyda, La Sale; and
Amelia Stephaniak, Chicago: John
Murray and Alice Duffey, La Sale,
Solomon b. Friday and Vida Minigus,
Streator; John HuclOsch and Barbara
Babjient. StreatOr: Geo. E. Begun and
Ida May Hathaway, South Ottawa.
Otta Herman Carlson and Hannah
Erickson. StreatOr: George Genera
and Susie Yourechko, Streator; VIM.
McStay and Mary Langan, StreatOr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

A needle, one and one-half inches
long. was recently removed from the
side of Mrs. Counselor Cole, of Freder-
icksburg, Va. Mrs. Cole says that she
swallowed the needle forty years ago
and has never felt any Inconvenience
from il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The law enjOins upon Maine mayors
the duty of seeing that the prohibi-
tory law is enforced. Yet in the face
of this the mayor of Bangor cOolly
notifies the governor and council that
he will attend to having the Bangor
rum shops closed on Sundays and at
10 o'clock every morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The hypocrisy of an editor and his
whole family who claimed to belong
to certain church was made apparent
down south the other day when two
days conference of the deanery was
not discovered until an evening paper
published the report of the first Two
days proceedings
His hypocrisy is of a different sort,
perhaps, from that of the late publish
erof obscene literature who was forced
out of business by the police but now
swindles the public up north by adj
vertising lottery and taking the
suckers money but neglects to make a
drawing of the property; while in the
mean time he plays the ''pious dodge
in his paper and at the same time airs
himself O. evenings driving behind
what would be, were he honest, even
as gambler, another mans property.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Chas. II. Deere, of Moline (Rep.),
and A. II. Ewing, of Chicago (Dem.),
have been appointed by Gov. Fifer as
committee on the Worlds fair from
this state.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The suspects in the Braceville muir
der case, who had been confined in the
lail at Morris for several days, were
taken over to Braceville Wednesday
and given hearing. Brought before
the magistrate, they all waived en-
animation, and John Humps, his
wife and Mr.. Humps, ST., were dis
charged, and Mrs. Reinaker and John
Tehrlen, her paramount, were held to
the grand jury. Those released were
held on their own recognizances as
witnesses.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

A well on the premises of c. r. Full
Ter, at Elsie, Mich, began boiling and
is exciting the people Of the village.
The water is ice cold, but the Kissing
and bubbling can be heard half a
block away.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Mr.. Blaine is said to have given up
all hope of ever being elected presi-
dent. The fact that he was beaten
once and Harrison elected has filled
him with disgust for the whole bust
ness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The reason why ice is so scarce in
the cities is probably because so much
was wasted on those enormous ice
bergs that are floating around in the
Atlantic. They appear to be twice as
plentiful this year as usual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The La Sale Dem. Press is out in a
strong editorial in favor Of A. j..
O'Conor as the Democratic candidate
for congress in this district, enter
pertaining the utmost confidence that
with Mr.. orc. as his opponent, Hill
can be easily beaten, a belief in which,
if Hill is allowed to make a second
run, we heartily concur. But the
question is not, shall we nominate
Andy O'Conor to run against Hills,
but will Andy accept such nomina-
ton and make the run, in case Hill,
or anybody else, is the candidate:
That Mr.. orc. can have the nOmina-
if he will take it, we have not the
slightest doubt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
The Appellate Court.

The Appellate Court convened on
Thurdsay morning and was in session
the greater portion of the day. Orders
in La Sale county cases are as follows:
Baker V. Hess. Motion for rehear-
ing denied.
Village of MarselleS V. kiner. Mo-
ton for rehearing denied.
Cornelia A. Munson V. Arthur L.
Bartels. Taken on call.
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railway Co. V. Dickson. Appellant
allowed an extension of time to file alb
stract and briefs.
Davis V. Quincy. Motion for extern
sion of time to file abstract and briefs.
In the case of MOrrissev for use of
Calkins Feeley ct al, James J. Con-
way, attorney for Matt. White, moved
to dismiss on the ground that an i'm
perfect appeal bond had been filed.
The motion was Overruled, and appel
liant was ordered to file an additional
bond. This was the only order entered
in a La Sale county case.
The following attorneys from abroad
were in attendance Wednesday: Geo.
O. Barnes, Lacon; Judge Hopkins and
VIM. Jack, Peoria: VIM. Barge, Dixon:
George S. House, Joliet; VIM. L. Ell.
wood, Metamora; J. j. Turncliffe,
Galesburg
The following applicants were ad-
mitted to the bar:
A. E. Wheeler and II. w. johnson,
Ottawa: Chas. f. Frazier, f. d.
LOOMS, A. II. Vollentine, G. w. Mar.
tyn, f. j. Bantle, w. w. Ross, Fl. B.
Spurlock, w. II. Troyer, w. II. Tuttle
S. f. Hawley, Chas. A. Fetch, Chi
cago; w. w. Sears, Oregon: J. G. Mac
kenz lie, Galena: Walter Langlois, Syca
more: p. NJ. Macarthur. Marseilles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The city council of Chicago having
directed an inquiry into the practical
bility of an increased flow of water
into the canal by the BRIDGEPORT pumps,
at present not exceeding $4,000 to
80, 900 cubic feet per minute and 30, 900
feet short of the requirement of the
Mum resolution, the commissioners
have advised the council that the pre-
sent flow is all the canal can or will
receive
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Campbell as | have in the character Of
the gentleman who makes this attack
upon me- For this Bynum was
brought before the bar OF the house
and censnred for using unparllamen-
tary language towards another mem
Der. But was not Bayne's act, in re-
peating Campbelrs insulting language
with his endorsement, equally a viola
tion of parliamentary rules? The
matter should not be allowed to end
with the action on Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

DIR. B. Hamlin, of Lemore, Cal, says
a few dozen bottles of Chamberlain'S
Cough Remedy which he sold there
created such demand for the remedy
that he could not well get along with
out it, No one can fully appreciate
the real value of this remedy until
they have given it trial. Those who
use it find it so much superior to any
other remedy they have ever tried that
they recommend it to their friends,
and that is what makes 1t so popular.
For sale by II. f. Gapen & Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat,
can't sleep can't think, can't do any
thing to your satisfaction, and you
wonder what ails you. You should
heed the warning, you are taking the
first step into nervous prostratlon.
You need nerve tonic and in electric
bitters you will find the exact remedy
for restoring your nervous system 10
its normal. healthy condition. Sur
prising results follow the use OF TINS
great nerve tonic and Alternative. Your
appetite returns, good digestion is re-
stored, and the liver ard kidneys re-
sumo healthy action. Try bottle
Price soc. at d. LorrauX's drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
-. Hatheway-Beguin.

Miss Ida May Hathaway and MIR.
George Begun, both of South Ottawa,
were married on Wednesday evening
at the residence of the brides parents,
near the toll-gate. Rev. DR.. Freder-
icks performed the ceremony in the
presence of relatives and few imme-
date friends. After congratulations
had been extended the guests partook
of bountiful spread. Mr.. Begun is
prosperous young farmer, admired
by all who know him. They will re-
side with the groOm's parents, near
Deer park.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The Glover Club nine will cross bats
with a nine from the /. o. p. .. club
of La Sale in the near future.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

tate valued at $1,000. An additional
bond for $500 was furnished, with $.
Arnold as surety.
The Elizabeth Ingle, Fred Rohltlng
and Julia Blake estates We're finally
settled.
Claims were allowed various parties
as follows;
Patrick White eseate, $l77.57.
j, G. Armstrong estate, $l3l.S4.
Lloyd Wright estate, $929.75.
Cyrus Delamater estate, $l,150.S7.
Hugh Moreland estate, $3S9.65.
The report of accounts In the Pat.
rick ORouke estate was filed and APP
proved.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24
Court Notes.

proved.
Court Notes.
James Begre and c.. B. Monohan,
employed as laborers by the Illinois
River Coal and Mining Company
were recently given judgments against
the company by Squire Painter Of
Streator. Begre got $75 Judgment
and Monahan recovered $62. 10. The
cases have been appealed to the cir
cult court.
j. L. Haney V. John Schroeder. APP
peal. Demand, $Sl.19.
George Pollock has commenced suit
Northern Pacific railroad company for
injuries alleged to have been received
through the carelessness of the EN-
ployees of the company. Pollock is a
coal miner and lives at kangley. He
will prosecute as poor person. NJ. II.
MolOney is solicitor for complainant.
Charles +. Pooler filed bill in the
Circuit Court Wednesday to recover
Judgment on two notes held by him
against Caroline and T.. A. Stevens.
Each note is for $3.50 and they were
given in May, 1889, to be paid in one
year. Mayo & Widmer represent
plaintiff.
Judge Snyder has discharged the
jury in the County Court for the term.
Phillip DochSteiner was given a
judgment against Graun for $3.50.
j. f. Serberling & Co., of Akron. o..
have commenced suit to recover pos
session of twelve Empire mowers
held by Louis Eckert & Son, of
Streator. They are worth $3.50.
Judge Blanchard will take up the
chanCery docket next Monday.
Charles L. Young. of Blue Island,
has commenced suit against VIM.
Bowen to foreclosure a mortgage on
two lots ip Streator. In August, 1888,
Bowen gave Young a mortgage on lot
IS, block 10, in Nermillion Coal COM
pany'S addition. to secure the payment
of note for 5000. Eliza J. Andrews
has mortgage on lot Is for 5000
note. Young claims he has mort
gage on both lots for S400, which was
made prior to either OF these two. j.
II. Murdoch is solicitor for complain.
ant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

The Congregational church at Sand
witch, says the Arg,ts, is about to en-
large its church building by the adj
dition of a parlor and kitchen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-24

Full line Of road carts cheap
AT GAY 4 Sons.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-26

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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-01-26
Liver Complaint.
OFFICE OF J. w. CALDWELL

NlChMOND, VA.
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iDg the use Of that mineral.
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