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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14
The Oh South uistn,.inDl o.

The Old South Historical Collection u
Boston has recently been enriched by tba
sword worn at the BATTLE of Bennino,on
by Colonel Baum, commander of tbo a.,
Sans Regarding it, Ex-Governor Hilanh
nan, OF Vermont, President of The Ran
n n Historical Society, writes tbot
: there is no manner of doubt that if is tSo
Identical swerd worn by Colonel Bum ', nv
the battle of Bennington, August iS S" I77 ~
Il. It was taken from his person by T i,,,
Thomas Jewettof the Bennington miI iru'
when he was made prisoner. Il WINS s"Ii
by Sy I; to David Robinson, and n 1Ss,
oy MN as Captain of Cavalry, and af,Sr'
ward as a field and general officer of tho
militia and since his death has remain y, '',V
, IN Inc possession of the family, lastly in
that OF his grandson, Geo. W RobiSy.o IN
Esq" By Mrs, Robinson it was transmit
o o1u 10 10, 'I S bennington Historical Society
lection. ' ~" 'ou'h col
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

Prince Gortschakoff has retired from
the Russian ministry of foreign affairs, on
account of his age and infrmity. He was
born in '98, and has been more than half a
century in diplomacy, having been secre-
tary of legation at London in 1924. For
twenty years he has been the minister of
foreign affairs at st. Petersburg. He sug-
gested the basis for the treaty of Paris,
after the Crimean war, and, in 1871, press
ed England 10 the surrender of vital
portion of the same, when her principal
ally, France, was powerless to unite in OPP
position to Russia. To him is doubtless
due the policy of Russia in the past few
months. Ills successor is Count Adler
berg, of whom we know nothing,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

The British Parliament was opened on
Thursday by Queen Victoria. The royal
speech was largely occupied with the Turk
ish question; but the language about it is
guarded and non-committal. She believes
that Turkey will enter upon the way of
reform. The absence of any allusion in
the speech TO the extradition treaty with
the United States, was alluded to in the
House of Lords,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

n We call attention to the fourth page
of the FREEMAN, where an announcement
of interest to our farming readers will be
found. We have but this to say, that our
agricultural department is under the charge
of "a practical farmer, who has been con-
nected with the FREEMAN as contributor
for over fifteen years, and that no words of
ours but the way in which he shall fill the
columns under his charge will determine
in the minds of our readers whether that
department of the paper will be of interest
and value. The proof the pudding is in
the eating.
While the space devoted to agricultural
matter may be somewhat increased our
readers will hereafter find the "outside ~
of the FREEMAN containing substantially
the same classes Of miscellaneous reading
as heretofore.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

This is the fashion in which the children
OF the Prince of Wales are described
" Listen to the ripple of child .lauobter
and the swift patter of child.feet along the
corridorl There is hash.of rosv c6eatS
and dancing curs as three little maids in
riding habits trip daintily down the Stair
case on their way 10 an afternoon ride in
the park, in the course of which Slow.
coach will have a Weakening up doubtless
and the Euston gets his head quite to hi,
own liEing--thrce young ladies' the two
oldest OF whom are out after a fashion
so far MS the Sandringham beau D,oude !,
concerned; for at the Tenants ball in Ia
cember last was there not radiant vision
Of pair OF pretty fairies in scarlet soshos
with head ribbons and dainty bottines to
match? Later, us the shadows are fallin%
there come across the sward from an ont
ylng copse of the park. ~ couple of briobt
laced, irank-eyed, lissom-framed lads IN
kits and hosen of holden gray, on wbosn
bare knees is here and there a scratch
The younger will tell you in a rin rSm =.
English voice that his elder brother bass
Just shot II rabbit; nor is the senior tho
boy who in Heavens good time and nloaa
ure will be King of England, backworj
in acknowledging of this achievement ", ~
prowess," ''"'"' OF
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

LETTER FROM SENATOR EDMUNDS. THE
following letter from Senator Edmunds to
a prominent citizen of Vermont, relative
to his course on the electoral bill is pub
lshed:
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER J
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2, 1871 {
Dear Sir:-Yours of the 3Oth ult. is re-
ceived. You are aware of the bill that
has passed and become II law. No COM
promise has been made. The practical
and legal question was, whether it was to
be left to the House of Representatives, to
reject the votes or whether the disputes
were to be tried by tribunal. The no.
ton that the president Of the Senate had
any deciding power was totally untenabIe.
Never in the history Of the country had
any such power been exercised or claimed
by him. The republican situation was
that in every instance in which dispute
had arisen, the two houses had determined
| it, and no vote has ever been received that
either house objected TO. and only last
March every republican in the Senate
with three exceptions, of whom | was one
voted for bill placing the power OF re-
lection of votes, in case of double returns
in each house. We would not, therefore
without the most shameless dishonesty, g
directly the other way, because we ha'
something to gain by it, The substantial
effect of The law we have passed, there
fore, is TO get the republican cause out o
situation which was absolute death to i
and into u tribunal where it can have fail
play. Whether it can succeed now or moi
| cannot say, but if it cannot, twill be be
cause the law and truth are against it.
have not time to discuss the question o
the constitutionality Of the bill. All | cal
now say is that have no doubt Of it. A.
to the consequences to myself, they are
the smallest of consideration. The Yer
monter who has not enough honesty ant
courage 10 follow what seems to him to b.
his clear duty when nil the facts are be
fore him, because his constituents may no
be satisfied, is unfit in my opinion to b'
senator.
Thanking you for your kind interest
am, in haste, Yours very truly,
GEO. f. EDMuNDs.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

A Washington special to the Boston
Jom"aS, Saturday afternoon, says: The
Democrats have not been able to conceal
the fact that last night Tilden sent MANY
kilograms urging upon his party followers
the necessity of doing something to over,
come or defeat the result of the Commits
sion. The leading lawyers in the interest
of the Democratic party have been in con.
slant consultation since. 1t is diHicult 70
see what they can do, but the Democratic
feeling is very desperate"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

The new United States Senator chosen
in Kansas, Col. Preston B. Plumb, won
to Kansas from GAINESVILLE, Ohio, in 1857
when nineteen years fage, lie began hi
career as II newspaper editor at Topeka, ii
1856, subsequently studying law and plac
ing himself ut the head of the bar. Wher
the war broke out he took command of a
Kansas regiment and led it CALAMITY. o
late years he has been engaged in banking
being president of II national bank at Elm
poria. He is IL lifelong republican, though
not in ultra partisan, lie voted for Gree
ley in 1872, but warmly supported Gov
Hayes in the last election.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

Another victim of the Spitz dog is re.
ported--a little boy named Starkmeyer, of
Belleville, N. j., who was bitten two
months ago and died the other day of that
terrible NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. The New
York HcraId says the Spiiz lis not want
ed among us any more than the tarantu-
la, the scorpion or the rattlesnake," and
says. " the popular cry should be war to
the knife on the swapping Spitz."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

Since the decision of the High Commits
sion with reference to Florida, the eulogy
of Senator Conklng in the Democratic
newspapers has been absolutely suspend
ed. This seems sudden.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

Democratic" Damphoolism is what
the Chicago Times calls it.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

They say Sunset Cox told a distinguish
ed Vermonter ut Washington. the other
day, that he had no doubt of Hayes cleo
ton; " but" said S. s., :" it wouldn't do
for me to 90 into that House and admit it,
They'd mob me"
Mrs. Gen. Sherman has just published
an earnest appeal TO the Catholics of this
country to contribute to the testimonial
which is TO be offered TO the Pope on the
liftieth anniversary OF his elevation TO the
episcopate large album is to contain
list of all contributors names.
In the elegant language of the Chicago
Times, Sucked in is the legend written
on every Democratic brow from Maine to
California; because forsoelh, the Com
mission has come to decision on Florida,
and this decision happens to be against
the Democrats.
Rear Admiral Theodorus Bailey, who
died in Washington Saturday, was born ut
Plattsburgh, in 1905 lie saw as II child
the terrible naval battle on Lake Cham
plain, during the war of 1912, when Com
modore Marlborough won his great vic
tory over the British fleet. When 10 years
of age he obtained an appointment rs mid
shipman, and was in active service until
1866.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

with man named Alfka, and so last Sat
urday morning he went to Alfka's room.
The guilty pair attempted to escape. Mrs.
Flood running in her nightdress toward
her room. Flood crazed with liquor, fol-
lowed the affrighted woman, and just as
she reached her door, plunged tinsmith's
reamer into her breast, killing her instant
ly. He escaped, wandering about for a
day or two, and finally gave himself up.
He said he was tired of life, and wanted
the authorities to hang him as soon as pos.
sible. He loved the woman dearly, but
maddened by the knowledge that she had
deserted him, killed her, and wanted to
follow as soon as possible. lie will make
no defence.
" But suppose it is Imprisonment for
life, and not hanging?'
81 will kill myself, then," was his re-
ply, II don't want to live, and will not"
The woman was very beautiful, and the
husband had always borne n good charac-
ter.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14
BUSINESS

is very bad, and the railroad fights are
making it worse. The discrimination
against New York is driving the grain
trade to other points, and the outlook is
blue. The merchants are holding meet
ings, begging the Legislature to lower the
tolls on the Erie Canal, so that next sum-
mer there will be some revival in this
particular, but through the Legislature
there is but little hope that it will be done.
The railroads want the canals killed, and
between them all New York is suffering
fearfully. There will be nothing done un-
til spring, and l have very little hope
then. PIETRo.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14

The Albany Jowrnat has been making
u little financial calculation, and arrives
at the conclusion that Mr.. Tilden has been
remarkably fortunate of late. 1t figures
thus "O1ered for one vote in Louisiana,
$l00,000; offered for one vote in South
Carolina SjO,000; offered for the Louis
lana returning board. $4,000; paid for
one bogus vote in Oregon, $4,000; total,
1888, 900; cash paid, $4,000; saved by fail
ure to buy, $3j0,000."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-02-14
CRIME.

The police columns have been unusual
ly full this week. The most terrible MUIR
der that has occurred for some time was
that of Mrs. Flood by her husband. 1t is
the old story. Flood was working mau,
and Mrs. Flood was, in these hard times,
kept on very close rationS, Mrs. Floods
sister, an abandoned woman, came to live
with them, and she very soon showed her
how to mend her condition. Flood, dis
covering his wife's repeated inlidelities,
left her, but could not keep away. He
knew that she was criminalIy intimate
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05

Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05

ed Brequet Hair Springs Full Ruby Jewelled ano
combine all modern improvements In Watch
making.
These Watches were awarded the Grand Prize h,
the Paris Exposition of 1867 for the best perform
ancc and greatest accuracy in adjustment; and as
further guarantee that they are equal to the best
annex names OF some of the most respectable deal
ere in the trade WAC have tested them for years ana
will vouch for the accuracy of our statements;
Benedict Bros Y, W. f. Weeks. Bangor
L. Marks, Troy, N. Y, Me-
''AiSSR u Saratoga sp'' H. " strang' ElmirA'
E. B. Booth & Son. Roch- Haskins g. Isbel osw.
ester, N. Y. 60 Y
H. B9tchkiss' Buffalo, N. Hyde Z Bettys, Auburn
B. K. Chase & Co., Rut j. A Clark u Batavia N.
land, VT, Y
j. H. Grant, Troy, Pa. H. Coweu q Co., Cleve.
CIV. Luce, Xenis, ohio. land. o.
A. Lowell, Portland, Me. o. ii. Ford New Hover.
j, M. Bennett, Zanesvilie,i CT.
Ohio. -glcholls & Tsenths To-
ter, MasR. Geo. Embry, Morrow o
W. 5. Taylor, Utica, NewtG. Bills, Canandaigua, N
York. Y. LIE Grys & Worth
Evans & Manning, Bing- Cambridge. N. Y.
hamton' n. !. d. d Buell 81 Co, Hart
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chester, n. IL. c. Wyman St. Albap
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George W Dickinson, CT. 'i-''oO
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Weld Bros, Lockport, N natl, o.
Bailiette & Weld, Water Pa. i''''' '''"i'0n
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Carpenter Bro, Bnr- N. p Kilburn, CORY
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Ferguson q Clapp, indianapolis, Ind.
And large number OF others throughout the
United States. For further particulars. ask your
watchmakerto see them, or address
QUINCHE & KRUGLER,
Wholesale Agents In the United States Salesroon
Maiden Lane, New York,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05
Gae S9ailg Arsus,
Rock ISLAND, ILLINOIS.
concluded from second page.

tSOuCIuOCu iiOtB cOCOuu page.
arriving at decision of these questions,
let congress ask the supreme court or any
other impartial tribunal what the meaning
of the Louisiana law is, and he will be
bold congressman who after that opinion is
obtained shall set up his Gown opinion
against it. 1t is not for me to suggest
what method the two houses shall adopt
to bring about an adjustment of pending
disagreements; but people have right to
demand that they
FIND SOME METHOD OF DOING 1T.
There is power in this country more po-
tent than the arbitrary acts of returning
boards. the edicts .oftparty leaders, and the
demands of partisan demagogues, it is the
power of public opinion demanding what
is right. There is voice which
senators and representatives, how
ever blinded by party passion, and con-
spirators against falrnness and honesty,
however high in authority. will heed. II
is the voice of the people, Let that voice
be heard at Washington through resolu-
tons of public meetings and monster petit
tons to congress demanding of that body
to adopt some means which will prevent
the Inauguration of any man as president
through force, fraud, or corruption, and
that will give effect to the voice of the
American people as constitutioaally ex
pressed If, unfortunately, the two
houses should finally fail to agree as to
the count OF the vote from a particular
state the result would necessarily be that
the vote could not be counted-and the
president of the senate in such a case
would have no more power to count it
than he would to pass bill about which
the two houses disagreed.
Mr. Dawes, in the debate on Mr.. Nor
tons bill last session, has shown this very
clearly. He said: IF question arises
about the opening of a vote, whether you
shall count it or not, and those on whom
the constitution has devolved the duty of
deciding it fail to agree, the legal conse-
quence is precisely THAT this bill says shall
be the consequence. 1t cannot be counted,
because those upon whom the constitution
has devolved the power of determining it
| have failed to agree that it shall be
counted, o. how it shall be counted. Aud
because they fail to agree and because the
constitution has not gone further to dis
pose OF the question. we propose do so By
statute. The ingenuity of mem ers of the
senate and the house may be exhausted
upon selecting the best and the safest
tribunal; but still it will lack constitutional
authority, and lacking constitutional au
thority. it is naught, and being naught, to
set up man as president of the United
States without authority is another defini-
ton of usurpation."
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05
CHAS. FIEBIG

IS PREPARED To DO ALL KINDS OF LOG
! Work; also to repair Sewing Machines
All kinds OF Safe Work q Speciality.
Shop on Market Square west eide, south of tn
alley
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bllS pu4 CuuSC vi
Watches to the su
periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches, made by
the Messrs. PoBEI
81 CoTRvoIsTBR, OF
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem aud Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Chro
nometer balance,
Ruby Pallet, TEN.
pered and hards-
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BUSINESS CARDS.
McELHERNE &O'MARA
CHARLES W. O'NETT,.

4 TTORNEYs AND CoUNSELORS AT LAW
" and Solicitors in Chancery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island. Ill. S-3OdyIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05

physician AND SURGEON. Residence cor
: Orleans and Ohio streets, next door to kehler's
Drug Store. Office over Benser & Thomas Drug
tore, Market Square, Office hours 10 to II A. NJ, to
p NJ. 7-14d&W1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION

The undersigned respectfully directs the alter
tom OF narties communicating the purchase q
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05
Centennial Reduction
in Advertising.

Three thousand, two hundred and fifty dollars
worth of newspaper advertising, at publishers
schedule rates. given for 800, and three months
note accepted in payment from advertisers of re-
sponsbilisy. A printed list, giving Name, Char
acter, Actual Daily and Weekly Circulation, and
Schedule Rates of Advertising sent free to any ad
dress. Apply to Geo. P. Rowell & Co.. Newspaper
Advertising Agents. Al Park Row. New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05

enclose Stamp to DR.. Dodge, Planters House, St.
{ Louis, Mo-, for Cardiac Articles published in
Christian Times
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M. STURGEON. LUCIAN ADAMS
STURGEON e. ADAMS

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNSELoRs AT LAW.
~ Office in Mitchell & Lyndes block. Rock Island
III Have complete set of Books Of Abstracts 0
Title of Lands in Rock Island County.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and
" Notary Public Office over First Nationa
Bank, Rock Island. 5.1SdW6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-05

Gong North-l1:l 10 a. N 1O:3s p. II.
Going South-7:30 a. m; 6: 2S p. m.
Palace Sleeping cars, owned and operated by this
line. accompany all night trains.
CONNECTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
At Burlington with Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw g'y
for Peoria, indianapolis Lafayette and Cincinnati;
with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy X. r.. for Chi
cago, Keokuk, Quincy and st Louis West TO Ottum-
wa and all points in Kansas and Nebraska and with
Burlington Southwestern R'y for Pennington,
Bloomfield and all points in Missouri and Kansas
At Columbus Junction, with Chicago 81 South
western Railroad foriW asbington andiLeay enworth
At Nichols. with Muscatine Division b C, Il & Nj
for Muscatine.
At West Liberty, with Chicago. Rock Island &
Pacific Railroad, for Iowa City, Desmoinee, and
Davenport.
At Cedar Rapids. with Milwaukee Division of n.
r 81 N for independence. West Union. Postvile
ana MeGregor; with Chicago & Northwestern Rail
way, Tor Omaha. Council Bluffs and Chicago ard
with Dubuque Southwestern R'y for DubuQue
Az aterloo a. Cedar Falls, Wiz Illinois Cen
tral Railroad for Independence DUBUQUE Fort
Dodge and Sioux City. -
AT Shell Rock with Stage for Waverly
At Nora junction, with Milwaukee & ST Paul
Railway, for Mason City and Charles City
hPlymouth with Milwaukee d St. Paul Railway
for all points in Minnesota
At st Paul, for all points on Northern Pacific
haliWay, the great Lake Superior region. ard All
points North and Northwest
e. r WINSLOW, C5ensl MANAGER
Y. IVES, Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Agent,
s7ror,o. &C.,. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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EnameIled Pipe.

TRY THE ENAMELLED PIPE. 1T Will, non
] Rust or crack and costs only trife more than
common iron pipe. Is positively THE BEST thing
for water service pipe. have the exclusive agency
for Rock Island. FRED HASS.
Store in Star Block
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FARD d. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JACKSON
SWEENEY & JACKSON.
&. NJ. KELLER. nj. D.

ATTORNEYS AND C0UNSELLORS AT LAW
~ Oifee-COr. Eagle and Illinois streets, Rock Isl
and Illinois. 11-1sd1y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-10-11
What is the DifferenceP

The following is from the platform
of the Wisconsin Democrats:
IL declares in favor of such legisla-
ton as will equalize the pay of the
soldiers in the late war, and its hos
tility to the system OF technicaIities
in use by the government officials to
prevent the payment to them of their
honest dues.
The Southern papers take it that
Gen. Bragg would grant pensions to
the disabled soldiers, the widows and
orphans of their section, as is done in
the North. Upon the same subject
treated by Gen. Bragg's platform, the
Mississippi Mercury says:
Doesn't the Southern taxpayer
contribute his portion of the money
to pay pensions to Northern soldiers
and their widows and orphans, while
the Confederate soldiers and their
widows and orphans are neglected !?
Southern members of Congress be-
lieve as FIRMLY in the justice of the
Confederate cause as the Northern
members believe in the justice of the
Union, and they sink their manhood
and eat dirt when they vote appro-
priations to pension Federal soldiers
and their widows and orphans to the
exclusion of the Confederates.
In regard to thinking that the Wis
ccnsin Democrats would pension ex-
rebel soldiers. are the Southerners
right or wrong? What was intended
by that plank ?-Fon da Lac Com
moaioeaHh.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-10-11
A Curious Fountain Observed by a
Lancaster Man.
To the EDITOR /:

To the EDITOR
We occasionally meet with, when
absent from the quiet surroundings
of Lancaster, little outside curiosities
and attractions, not wholly unworthy
of note. One of these we ran across
per chance, a few days ago, in our
rambles in northern Illinois; and
finding it such, as usually becomes
the pride of the owner and the attrac-
ton of communities where found, /
made note thereof
Some six or seven miles east of
Port Byron and two or three miles
west of Hillsdale we found beauti.
full little Artesian Fountain on the
farm of Joseph Pearsall, Esq.-one
of the large and prosperous farmers
of that locality. We sought and OBJ
tanned an interview with the genial
proprietor, from whom we gathered
essentially tho following facts.
Mr.. Pearsall, having long enter
tanned the opinion that the Coal Beds
of Rock Island notority, extended as
far east as his farm, and was under
lying the same, determined last
spring to test the truth or falsi.y o.
his theory, by employing a well drill
er to bore in search of his suspected
treasure, and having selected his
point for prospect near q small creek