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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
At Large.

RECEIPTS a the govern Wcnt from al
sources for the quarter oudng December 81,
were SOD. sol 500, expenditures. the same r.,
rod, SG2, s2s 377.
Gov. BRAMLErrr | ibllshes card asking
distant ticket-holders IN the public hbfat,
gut concert 30 send delegates to the meeting
~ BONNEVILLE, on the Goth % March, To drrauet
Tor far and satisfactory drawing on the
3ist million aud half dollars viii be dis
trihutcj.
An Macon, Georgia, On Tursday, a dliiieult,
occurred over game OF cards between
George =. Able and John y. Cherry Able
shot Cherry and then ebot btmscl. Both vii
probably die
THf New Otlcaus Chamber at Commetc,
has adopted q memorial ~ Congrc-- tn aud
~ completing he Texas and raclhc rdd -
THE survivors of the wrecked Willie ia n Wro
have on eAhbrion solid silver tea sytvo,.
TO be presented to Cart Urquhart. OF the tn
Upuufptu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
THE NEWS.
A Burning Coal Mine.

The Empire coal mine, at Wilkesbare, Pa,
which has been burning for the last two
months is reported to have gained 80 fast On
the miner, who have been fighting the fire
that they have been compelled to abandon the
task, and have LETT the mime TO ITS fate. Large
portions Of the mine have cayod in, Exceeding
IN extent tue fall OF the Baltimore mine q
short time since. Great Consideration pre-
walls in tho neighborhood and families are
preparing 70 leave. The fire has now tree
scope, and threatens to RUN utterly one Of
the most valuable possessions 81 the newly
formed Wikesbarrc and Lebigh Coal Com
Innln.
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LIFE ON A LOCOMOTIVE.
Thrillinn Experiences Of Railroad Engineers
--brnyinE Death at sixty Miles nm Hour
sad "Reminiscences.

I Thrillina Experiences Of Railroad Engineer
--Brnying Death at sixty Niles nm Hour
/ sad "Reminiscences.
From the New York Graphic.
IL is quite popular idea that because
man persues a dangerous occupation
he must grow so used TO the presence
of death rs not only TO lose his fear of
il but eventually to trifle with it. Lo-
connective engineers, therefore, are popu-
larry supposed TO be, without exception,
set OF reckless, foolhardy, death-de-
flying persons, who have decided upon
a date for smashing their trans and
are enjoying life meanwhile. Those
few who are acquainted with the men
in question are aware how fallacious
thls inference is. Their avocatiOn is at
tended with unusual danger, and they
gradually lose their fear of it but il is
safe to say that nine out Of ten among
them are married men, with families to
care for aud TO love and this RESPONSE
bllity, even if they thought nothing of
y e passengers in their charge, would
suffice te make them watchful, diligent,
and careful. Carelessness on their part
is almost inevitably attended with dis
grace and loss of employment, and in
cases of accidents they rarely escape
injury SO that, as they are not merely
mechanical figures, it is reasonable T.
suppose that they are aware of the risks
they run in the disregard of caution
and care VIM. Guild, the engineer OF
the Shore line train which met with the
Richmond switch disaster in Rhode
Island last spring, showed his affection
for his family in the salute which he
whistlcd as his engine dashed past his
homo every day. One dark night pass.
ed, and the loving wife listened in vain
for her husbands greeting. He was
dead The next morning they moved
his stilcncd hand from his post, where
he had remained even after death over
took him. Thus he refuted the gener
al imputation of carelessness upon tn,
profession, for he was neither reckless
nor Enthusiastically. I'm the majority oI
serious railway disasters the engineers
have been either fatally injured or kill
eel outright therefore few accidents
where they have escaped would not be
inappropriate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
Legislative Summary.
senate.

WEDNESDAY, March l--Last evening
the following bll was passed auder suspension OF
rules relating 10 police courts Of Eau CLAIRE and
con,nrrcd IN hiu approprlaiiug $4,000 for the
Deaf aud Dumb Asylum. -The hill making the
amount specified IN an insurance policy the true
value Of he property and collectable In case of
destruction boy FIRE, discussed and ordered 10 a
tlurd reading. This morning the Senate con-
yened ard soon after adjourned for the purpose, il
is supposed of preventing the return Of the st.
CroN Land Grant veto message, within the required
three d8Xs.
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statistics OF property exempt from taxation 10
amend the act Incorporating Falkner Browning
Construction Company letting the purchasing Of
stationery for the state 20 the lowest bidder apprO-
priatiug 10000 10 the superintendent Of Public
Property for the purchase Of stationery for the en-
suing year; appropriating 10 several individuals
sums Of money! bill TO regulate the sale of
mineral oils was passed "A bill relating 10 the
deposit Of public funds was indefinitely postponed
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Accidents and Grimes.

NGrENAN named llcnnch llcmlnchs. vii,
va- working ~ one Of the logpug-c1 or
III" pcshueo uNor Wisconsin, WAS Instant,
tin"i hoy a limb falling ON hun. crushiue nj,
skull
lNmN" iho urutrr~+ IT f, -tuuc bght between
boys n Philadelphia lleury Iueht. Aged ii.
wac shot ami instantly hnIci b, 10, named
Wilkinson.
THoMrSoN and Louder $50 rolur,i mem
hers u the Mississippi Legislature. h,d street
hight at Jackson Miss. ou TUESDAY. Both
were arrested
oN the 18th ot la-t month four men redo H.
the house Of Ia hAlf-hfocd named JOHN Glass
~ the Indian nalioa callcl him Ia tho door
and A. ho stepped out, each rmpurd the CON
tents q their gums INTO hir r,ly, killing bu
Instantly They then h,at thc bp,ly 10 4 ieIl,
with their guus aitenAam escaping
JACK CARTER was shot and killed. near Bates.
VILE Mass, by oniecn who attempted his at.
rest lie and hts brother o., first refused Ii
submit 10 arrest ane drawing rp,ohcr. com.
PEELED thom 70 rs 4 po--ec was attcruarl
one Of the Caucr surrendered
Int the other was hot just a. De Ma. pulling
The trigger Of his pi-tol on one y Che pu-.y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

ago After twenty-four hours continu-
Gus service, hc was ordered out with a
through freight from this city To Al
bany He protested against the assign
ment, as both the fireman and himself
had already done double duty, and
were in danger of falling asleep. The
foreman Of the yard, however, had no
one else to send, and insisted that the
engineer should run the train. So he
started. After 2 run of two hours he
/ Welded to his OverpOwCring exhaustion
and-as his fireman had done some mo-
ments before-fell asleep He knew
no more until awakened by the conduc-
tor who had come forward to discover
what had caused the stoppage Of the
train, and had found both men curled
up and asleep on either side of the cab
The throttle was wide open, the reverse
lever was "notched down" well for
ward, but the steam guage registered
only eighty pounds pressure-some
hounds less than was necessary 10 haul
the heavy train. The engineer was not
awakened a minute too soon, for il was
then half-past one A. NJ, and AT two
o'clock they were due at POughkeepsie
switch 10 make way for the express
which left this city at eleven o'clock
aud overlook the freight at Poughkeep-
sic. The blower was put ON, and in
five minutes the guage showed a pres
sure of ninety pounds, and the train
covered the eight miles between it and
Poughkeepsie in about two-thilds of
the time that is usually consumed.
Fortunately. the conductor was a
staunch friend of the engineers, and
that terribly dangerous nap remained a
secret rs far us the management was
concerned.
An EXCITING INCIDENT.
On railways that intcr5ect populous
districts it Is not an unfrcquent occur
renee for an engineer to run down and
kill deaf, blind, or drunken persons who
are walking on the track. He sounds
his whistle and expects them to leave
the track. Persons 50 frequently step
aside at the very last moment that I'M
I'll that moment arrives the engineer
gives himself no uneasiuess. A pretty
scene that must have been on the Penn
sylvania Central, when on nearing Hair
risburg the engineer of an express train
discovered little girl at play on the
track ahead of him. Her back was to-
ward him, but he saw the golden curls,
the little bare arms, and almost imagin
ell he heard the Joyous prattle of the
unsupported child as the flying engine
approached the cross-tic whore she sat.
Perhaps he thought of just such an
other child ut home, for he sprang from
his cab-it was too late to stop the train
and leaning over the pilot reached
out and caught the little girl Just as
she raised her head and saw hes dan
ger The the mother, who had seen
the brave act, rushed from her house
and took the child from his arms when
the train was brought to a stop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

A cApLE dispatch from London an-
nounccs the death of Francis Refill
Smith, whose name Is su well known rs
the first successful engineer i'm applying
the screw propeller Ia the purposes OF
navigation Mr. Smith commenced his
career iu life ns larmcr 10 Ashford.
Kent, and when quite young showed
great skill III the construction ui boats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13
FRIDAY, March 6.-The finance com


hill was passed authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to contract for bronze statute of the late All
miral Earragut Mr. Butler presented resolu-
tion OF the Massachusetts Legislature resembling the
resolution of .ccusure against Senator sumner
An evening session was held for the discussion of
the bill to regulate Interstate commerce ON rail
al
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-03-13

The Indian appropriation bin was reported also
hill concerning the execution Of the laws in Utah
The House then re umed the consideration Of
the bill 20 regulate commerce by railroads, but ad.
iUurnCd without action
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General Items,

New MEuco has 1873 public schools.
KENTUCKY talks of prohibiting mas
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
E. z. Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron

'"
has never been known to fail in the cure of
weakness, attended with symptoms indis-
position to exertion loss of memory; diff
fculty of breathing; general weakness !;
horror of disease; weak, nervous tremb-
ling dreadful horror of death night
sweats; cold feet; weakness; dimness of
vision; languor universal lassitude of the
muscular system; enormous appetite, with
dyspeptic symptoms; hot hands; flushing
of the body; dryness of the skin; pallid
countenancc and eruptions on the face,
purifying the blood; pain in the back !;
heaviness of the eyelids; frequent black
spots flying before the eyes with Temporal
ry suftusion and loss of sight; want of at
tention, etc. These symptoms all arise
from a weakness, and to remedy that use
f. I. KUNKEL's Bitter wine of Iron. 1t
never fails. Thousands are now enjoying
health who have used it, Take only E. T.
KUNKEL's.
Beware of counterfeits and base imita-
sions. AS Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron is
too we'll known all over the country, drug
RIStS tH0ElSoANcS mdkC ali tLlItdtiou duu lily
to palm it off on their customers, when
they call it Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron.
Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron is put up
only in ST bottles, and has yellow wrap
per nicely put on the outside, with the pro,
prietor's photograph on the wrapper of
each bottle. Always look for the photo
graph on the outside, and you will always
be sure to get the genuine article.
John Bengston agent for Rock Island.
l-1d&wlm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
MIR. HaWlaY,a first Claim

In the House, on Saturday last, Mr..
Hawley reported bill to pay Abel Gilbert
and VIM. Gerrish 500, $50 damages on a
certain grain contract, and attempted to
put on the gag, as he did on the Iowa
land-grab and rush it through without dis
cussion He found more than his match,
in Mr. Holman, a Democratic member
from Indian, who insisted, as the bill in
volved an appropriation, that it should, un-
der the rules, go to the Committee of the
Whole. Hawley tried hard to argue, coax
or bully Mr.. Holman out of his position,
but could not, and it had to go to the Com
mittee of the Whole.
Later in the day, when the House was
in Committee of the Whole, Hawley
brought up again, and tried to get vote
to report it to the House with recon-
mendation that it pass. Again Mr. Hol-
man demanded investigation, said he was
not opposed to the particular bill in ques-
ton, but was opposed to any bill being
rushed through without examination. He
required all the papers and evidence in re-
gard to this bill to be read and published,
and administered well-merited rebuke to
the practice Of leaving everything to a
Chairman Of a Committee, to do Us he
pleased with every bill in his charge. Mr..
Holman went for" the claim agents and
lobby thieves who trump up claims against
the government and, with facile Chair
man and the gag, work them through Con.
gress and divide the 'swag."
Mr.. Willard, of Vermont, spoke in the
same train, and declared that Mr.. Holman
was entitled to the thanks of the House
and the country for fighting every single
claim, and demanding the clearest proof o.
their justice before they are allowed. /
would be well for the people of this countr,
if we had more such Congressman a
Msssrs. Holman and Willard.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
The Peoria EXPRESS Robbers.

The examination of W. f. Fancher,
charged with completely in the recent Pc
oria express robbery, came up before JUS
tice Cunningham yesterday Wednesday,
afternoon, The prisoner appeared by
counsel, waived examination and gave bail
in the sum of 1000 for his appearance at
the circuit court.
The examination of Bisant, which was
to have taken place the same day, was
postponed on account of the absence of Mr.
Crafty, his attorney 1t was set for hear
ing at two o'clock this. Thursday after
noon, before Justice Cunningham.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
The Geneseo Shooting Match.

The long talked of shooting match came
of yesterday, the l4th, but was poorly at
tended, probably on account of the severe
cold weather Twenty entries were made
for the sweepstakes, at $40 each, at seven
birds. Gilmore, of Davenport; Doxie, of
Geneseo; and Gladhill of Cleveland, kill
ed six out of seven, and then shot off,
Gladhill missed and then Gilmore and
Doxie divided the money. Second money
was won by Bird Miller, of Geneseo; and
third by Wolf, of Mendoza. The fourth
and fifth money was to be decided to-day
the 18th. 1t was so cold that parties
shot poorly, some being frosted.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Unhealthy Surroundings.

To breathe pure, healthful air, and to follow oe-
equations conclusiveto health and long life are the
privileges of the minority. The majority must
dwell wherever their lot is cast however insalubri
Gus the locality may be- and work at the craft as
signed to them, however destructive to health and
vigor. Medical science has, however, come to the
aid of the latter. In Hostettor's Stomach Bitters
they have (and have had for the last twenty five
years. the best defence against the morbid in
auences which create and foster disease, that the
vegetable kingdom can supply. Its ingredients are
among the finest botanic specifics which research
has vet revealed to man. As preventive Of, and
remedy for the diseases generated by swamps, mi
asma the foul air of factories, excessive heat
exertion Of body or mind, unwholesome water or
any other morbific cause, Hosiettor's Stomach Bit
tiers bear away the palm from all medicines OF the
present day.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

The annual meeting of the Society will
be held at the Court House, Februay 2nd
A. d. 1874, for the election of officers for
the ensuing year, and to take into consid-
Grafton the following article of the consti-
tuition:
Art. 6. Sec. /. There shall be an annual
festival of the Society on the 22nd, day of
February of each year during the continu-
ton of the Society; unless otherwise di-
rected by the Association.
Old Settlers Meet with us on the first
Monday in February, and help elect you,'
officers WILLIAM BELL President,
L. G. CHOPPER, Secretary.
Union please copy in daily and weekly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Masquerade Procession and Dance.

On Saturday there will be grand mas
querade procession, of the Rock Island
Shooting Society, and in the evening a
masquerade ball at Turner Hall. The
German people can beat the world in max
ing innocent fun,, and we expect to see
our sidewalks lined with people to view
and cheer the procession.
Masquerade suits can be had at Turner
Hall in this city, tomorrow afternoon
and on Saturday, of Edward Plath.
See advertisement in this paper. Also
posters were printed at The ARGUS Of
flee for the festival, which can be seen on
the bill boards. We trust that large
number of our citizens will join in the hila-
rites of the day and evening.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

Total 120OO Gifts all Cash, amounting toS1, 500 900
The chances for gift are as one to FIVE
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole Tickets, $50; Halves, S2o; Tenths or each
coupon, s.; Eleven Whole Tickets for $500; 22I<
Tickets for 81 0O0 lib Whole Tickets for $500:
227 Whole Tickets foI $4,000 No discount on less
than $500 woi tn of tickets
The Fourth Gift Concert will be conducted in all
respects like the three which have already been
given and full particulars may be learned from
circulars which will be sent free from this Office to
all who apply for them.
Orders for tickets and applications for agencies
will be attended to in the order they are received
and it is hoped they will be in promptly that
there may be no disappointment or delay in filling
all. Liberal terms given TO those who buy to cell
again. All agents are peremptorially required to
settle up their accounts and return all unsod tick
cts by the 10Th OF March.
THOS. E. BRAMLETTE
Ag't Pub. Libr. KY, and Manager Gift Concert
Public Library Building, Louisville, KY.
Tickets at E. Breunert's or Smith Bonney's
Drug stores
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Richland Grove vigilent Committee.

This Old Veteran Committee held its
annual meeting and election at the CLARK
School House, near Richland Grove on
the 10th day of January 1874, 80 mem
bers in attendance. The following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year, viz:
President, Samuel CLARK Vice Presi-
dent, D. Mowery; Secretary Byron Jor-
don: Treasurer, Dr. J. R. Manning Diree-
tors, Geo. McCandless, J. A Jordon,
Warner Kinsey, T. j. Jordon, John Nc
Candless
Adjourned to meet on the ID Saturday
OF January 1875, at the same place.
BYRON JoRDON, Sec'y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Admit Him to the senase---He IS Qualified.

From the New Orleans Picayune
To commence, then, with one Pinch
backs public record, the first appearance
of this p which we notice is taken from
the record of our prominent public institu-
tions-the Workhouse, tat that time used
as the State Penitentiary) and made thus !;
May 90, l862-Pinckney Pinchback, "a
years old, 5 feet inches high black eyes
and black hair occupation laborer; in
temperate habits, and under the head of
remarks, closed smart" committed I'M
der a conviction before Provost Judge J.
NJ. Bell for larceny, and sentenced to the
penitentiary for two years.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Job PrlnJlnk.

Our political and personal friends
scarcely need assurance that all kinds of
business printing circulars, bill-heads,
statements, posters, &C., &c.-can be pro-
cured in the best style, and at reasonable
rates, at THE ARGUS Job Rooms. Mr..
Jones understands that business better
than any other man in these parts. Cases
and briefs done to the satisfaction of the
legal fraternity. Pamphlets etc., printed
in the neatest manner.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
The world Almanac for 1874.

This valuable statistical volume is out
and for sale-price 25 cents, sent from the
Office postage paid, or copies for one
dollar. Address ''The World, 35 Park
Row, New York City" Everybody should
have one. 1t contains latest official cleo
ton returns from all the States and Terri
tories; full lists of members of Congress,
Senators, and civil officers at home and
abroad, besides great amount of valuable
statistical information.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
LOCAL COLUMN.

ROSADALlS is used in the practice Of and en-
dorsed by of the leading Physicians through
out the land They are induced to do this from the
fact that its formula is published around each bot
tie, so that the physician knowing its component
parts, and being already acquainted with their
properties, prescribe it with all confidence.
NIcHoLAsyTILE, KY, Feb, II, 1869.
Gent1emen:-I have seen the effects of 'tRosada al
is patiente in my own practice, and take plea
sure in attesting to its merits q yer, powerful al
terative. In cases of Scrofcla, Rheumatism, Sec
ondary syphilis, &C, always recommend it.
Very truly, yours, J. S. SPARKS, NJ. d.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

The Legislature met on Wednesday.
The House was organized by the reform
ers. who number SO to the Republicans
Al. Gabriel Bouck, of Oshkosh, was
elected Speaker, and Geo. W. Peck, edi-
tor of the Lacrosse Democrat, Chief
Clerk. The Senate elected Republican Of
fcers, the Republicans having one MAORI
ty in that BODY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15

THE HARVEST OF DEATH-It would
seem the usual causes of infant mortality
are not sufficient The little innocent ones
are not permitted an even battle with the
King Of Terrors; at this hot and sultry
season, the restless child, battling with the
enemies of its life that lie in wait at every
corner has, in addition, to encounter anoth-
er deadly foe-Mrs. Winslows or some
other poisonous soothing syrup, admins
tered by the hand of some heartless nurse,
silly mother, or imbecile father. A host
of precious lives might be saved each year
by giving DIR. McCabe's renowned Medi-
Gated Blackberry Brandy, which cures in
fantile complaints without any deleterious
results.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Extra Special Notice.
BEWARE OF COUNTFRFEITS.

Smiths Tonic Syrup has been counterfeited, and
the counterfeiter brought to giref.
Smith Tonic Syrup.
The genuine articles must have DR.. John Bulls
private stamp each bottle. DR.. John Bul only
has the right to manufacture and sell the origina!
John j. Smiths Tonic Syrup, of louisville, Ky.
Examine well the label each bottle. If my
private stamp is not each oottle, do not pur.
chase, or you will be deceived. See my column
advertisement and my show card i will prose-
cute any one infringing on my right. The genuine
Smiths Tonic Syrup can only be prepared by my
self. The pubc's servant,
DIR. JOHN BULL.
Louisville, Nov. s, 1869 ian2l-d&w1y.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Upholstered with Rose-C olored Silk.

From the Springfield REPUBLICAN,.
The $1,000 carriage turns out to be one
never used by the Department, but wholly
by the family of Williams. 1t is uphols-
tered with rose colored silk, and has the
family monogram on the door, and not
that Of the Department of Justice. Fur
thermore the driver and footman are on
public pay rolls.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-15
Iowa.

Dies MONIES, Jan. 14-In the Iowaleg-
islature the dead lock in the House contin-
ues twenty-five ballots were had today
without choice for Speaker, and no 9TH
er business was transacted in that body.
Up to this ur-midnight-there is no
prospect of settlement of the contest for
Speaker. Neither side shows any signs of
giving in.