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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Thetis, the mother of Achilles, plunged
the future hero into the Styx to make him
invulnerable to wounds. This typifes
the Importance of bathing to children as
safeguard against ailment. But not
bathing, but accessories of bathing are of
Importance. To use pure soap is most
important. The new article, B. T. Bah
bits Toilet Soap therefore fills most
important purpose, for it is perfectly pure
and delicate. No artificial perfume is
needed to add to its fragrance. or to hide
impure materials
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

THE GRAND UNION HOTEL OF New
York opposite GIaud Central Depot,
is one of the most popular Of tie New
York city first class hotels. 1t is so con-
veniently located TO the Grand Central
Depot, that all expense of carriage and
baggage expressage is saved its guests.
Persons contemplating visiting or passing
through New York, will do well to give
the Grand Union a trial. The Grand
Union supplies every advantage offorded
by first class hotel, while the rates OF
charges are moderate, being suited to the
stringency of the times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

A WONDERFUL REMEDY.-The World s
Great Cough Medicine. DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption will cure a
cough in One-half the time necessary to
cure it with any other medicines, and it
does it not by drying it up, but by remov-
ing the causes Subduing the irritation
and Lealing the affected parts For all
cases of hoarseness, suppression or loss of
voice, severe chronic or lingering coughs
bronchitis, or affection of the throat and
lungs. it will be found to far surpass any
medicines that haYe eyer before been of
fered to the public. 1t has wrought a
complete change in the cough medicines
Is entirely different from all others. If
you would convince yourself Of its wonder
full qualities call at the drug stores and get
a trial bottle free of cost or regular size
bottle for one dollar.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

A lady writes US: / suffered intensly
from an attack of pleurisy My nurse
obtained bottle of Renne's Pain-kl iog
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in til &C
hours | was entirely cured. | would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne' S
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

MOTHERS can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves by the
use of Castoria, a peafect substitute for
CastOria Oil. 1t is absolutely harmless,
and is as pleasant to take as honey. For
Wind Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms or
Constipation, for young or old, there is
nothing in existence like it, 1t is certain,
it is speedy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
Pozsoni's Chemical Hair Restorative. t

FOZSoM ChemlcaI Hair heStOrauve, to
preserve and beautify the human hair.
What it will do: Prevents the hair falling
out. increases the growth and beauty Of
the hair, retains the hair in any desired
form, sprevents the hair from turning
grey, prevents and entirely eradicates
dandruff, heals pimp!es and keeps the
head delightfully."- cool. The hair becomes
rich, soft and glossy. Perfectly clean and
will not soil the hat, possesses an exquisite
fragrance and as dressing has no equal.
Price SO cents and 81 per bottle, Sold by
all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

We defy augury. There's a specia
providence in the fall of sparrow. If il
be now, tbs not to come; if it be not tc
come, it will be now; if it be not now. YET
it will come Since no man kroweth what
he leaves, what is it to leave betimes pro
vided, while he's here he uses B. T
Babbitt's Best Soap2
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Patrons of first class hotel justly con
slider themselves entitled to comfortable
rooms, bountiful bill of fare. and cour
teous treatment in the Office. All these
combined with a notable degree of ele
gance throughout, are to be found at tn,
Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

RUPTURE CURED in from 80 to 80 days
by the use of the Triumph Truss and
Rupture Remedy, manufactured by the
Triumph Truss Co. 334 Bowery, n. Y
This Truss and Supporter took the media
at the last session of the great American
fair. Send 10 cents for their new book.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

CAKED BREASTS. Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Swellings, Sprains, Stiff Joints, Burns,
Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all flesh, bone
and muscle ailments, can be absolutely
cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human
family, the Yellow Linimentis for spawned
CALLED, and lame horses and animals.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

MAGIC OF THE Observation-Disclosures
Sozodont renders the mouth enchanting.
Composed of rare a1tiseptic herbs it i'm
parts whiteness to the teeth, a delicious
hower-like aroma to the breath, and PIE
serves intact, from youth to age, the teeth
Spadiug's Glue, handy, mends everything
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Popular illustrated book 900 pagesl on
MANHOOD! WoMANHooDl MARRIAGEi
Impediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, post paid, for
so cents, by DR. q. WHITTIER, 6l7 St.
Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo, the great
specialist. Read his work.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Attention is directed to the advertise
mept of Somerby's Worlds Fair, which
appears at Darts hall, commencing Mon
day evening Feb. 9th. We clip the fol-
lowing from the Burlington Ha,ckeye as to
the character of the troupe. Performance
etc:
"A good show, plenty of printers ink
and valuable presents have attracted
large numbers to every entertainment
Somerby has given here, and We have yet
to hear the first complaint from any of
his numerous patrons as to the satisfac.
tory character of the entertainment. the
distribution of the presents, or anything
else connected with the institution"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Quiniue can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Eli~'r." Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
AIlarie Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
6.I7mwf&wIy
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

CoUGHs.-A medicinal preparation in
the form of lozenge is the most conye
nient ''Bro1n's Bronchial TrocheS'
allay irritation which induces coughing,
giving relief in Bronchitis, Hoarsness, In
fuenza, Consumptive and Asthmatic com.
plants.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

The Victoria is the handsomest self
feeding base burner for soft coal, making
the burning of soft coal as clean as hard
coal Parties in want of the best stove call
and see it at David Don's. l3df
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

One who relieves pain and cures disease
is certainly great benefactor. The man
ufacturers of Freligh's Remedy deserve
this title, for they have given this great
medicine to the public, aud thousands of
former sufferers from Rheumatism, Neur-
algia aud kindred complaints have testified
their gratitude. Druggists generally sell
=
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
Your Taxes are Due.

H. Heitahrends, collector of Rock Island
township, has opened an Office in Killers
block, over American Express Office. The
taxes of 1876 are now due and he asks
all to come and pay. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
PROSPECTUS.
THE UNION.
MONTGOMERY BLAIR, Editor.
published every morning, Sundays excepted, } at
9s7 Street n. w, WASHINGTON, D. c..
By HENRY PoLKINHoRE
70 Address. Box 49, City p q eH

By mail, postage prepaid,) 60 cents per month
or g W per year. All Subscriptions must be psi6
invariably in advance. "e P"iu
e THE UNION will be sent to clubs at the rate
ol 50 per wear, postage paid
sT- yates OF advertising furnished on application
piled at the usual rates The money must InyaTie
bly, accompany the ord r. -' IA Fai'0
All bank checks must be stamped. post-of,iee mr.
ders are preferable. e OF
Al Al business communications must be addressed
20 she Publisher OF THE UNION,
pies. en'iie'E eash pflhc,-
The UNION is the only Democratic dai,,, nn,,,..,
81 81 ~ tue seat of 3oFernment Ii is de;irated IN
tus dlspass donate di cassion of the events ana ~;
it "a Tue hoar In lhe language of tae initial ed
is9Lal the Immediate object sought IL the estn
ds iheht OF this paper is aid in pscvcItins m !.
nal9h from being subjected 10 the ills which 1n,s
aesut IRON placing its Chief Magietracy in a,,s
aaaoe. ano frustrating the great reforms OF adns,
pa.loh ana hnance de reed by the vote of Ne
per, and we hope SO to conduct the rs,,z
~ acns lis utility TO the country at III
g success and permanency,a
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

NEW RULING MACHINE at The ARGUS
BINDERY Paper ruled in any style or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING Rooms, opposite the
Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
ROSSMAN'S CURE

ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN Il MCKINsTRY, Hudson, N, Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for so cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH.
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any az
iections of the Breast or Lungs, leading to
Consumption, use
DIR. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty years BY j. j,
Davis(now deceased) and you v u be sure
to find relief. Address ROSSNIAN &
McKlNSTRY, who have succeeded to the
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggists
and dealers in Medicin5. For sale by all
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayette. In
diana. Fuller u Fuller, and VanSchaack.
Stevenson & Reed. Chicago, wholesale
agents.
John +. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents. 8 College Place N. Y,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
history of Rock Island County,

[ have been for some time collecting
material for a history of Rock Island
county. In order to make the work as
complete as possible, [ respectfully ask
the early settlers to send me narratives of
personal experience, biographies, records
and incidents of pioneer life, and all such
matter as may seem to be serviceable.
L, Nj. HAvERsToK,
Rock Island. Jan. 80, 1877, Sld6t
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

LYONS kATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
of 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, ard
has no rival.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves
and restores the compilations; removes
| freckles, tan and sallowness; makes the
skin soft. white and delicate. Its applica
ton cannot be detected
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Howe's concentrated syrup, the great
blood purifier, and ague cure and tonic
bitters, can be had of Bengstou and
Thomas.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at The ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer;
IA. NJ. 81 oabove zero 10 M, 40 above zero
9 A. NJ, 800 4" " Bpm. $50 -
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Few are aware Of the Importance of
checking a cough or common cold in its
first stage. That which in the beginning
would yield to mild remedy, if neglected,
soon preys upon the lungs. DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup affords instant relief, Price,
Is cents.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Them's our sentiments-our druggists
say that DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Cough or Cold is the speedy and certain
cure of the day, we know it's good.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Buy the Victoria self feeding base burn
err, acknowledged by all to be the best, at
David Don's, No. 1917 Ills. ST. 13dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
Our city Debt and How it Grows.

Yesterday reporter for this paper was
sent to the city clerk to ask for a state
ment of the amount Of our city debt each
year as reported ia the annual fiscal state
ment since the new charter was granted
and the new set of books opened in 1857,
The clerk replied that he was utterly I'M
able. from any books or papers in the
Office, to comply with the request, A nice
system of book keeping-isn't it?
We then had recourse to our newspaper
files for the annual fiscal statement re-
quired in March, by Art ri Sec. /, of the
amended charter, and required to be pub
lished. Commencing in 1857, we found
that no statement of liabilities was includ
ed in the published financial statement of
receipts and expenditures, until the close
of the second year of Davenport adj
ministration. in March 1868, Mr.. Daveu-
port, caused to be published, then, in
March 1868. the following:
STATEMENT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF
ROCK ISLAND, MARCH 2D, 1868.
| 10 per cent bonds Cutstand-
ing, issued to G. 81 R. l. r.
| r. Coz. ........S 900 90
| p, q r, l. r. R.. 10000
- Camden Bridge Co 5000 90 $104 600 O
COUPONS PAST DUE, OUTSTANDING MARCH I'd, 1868
c. & r, l, r. R............$ 1900
| r. l. & P. X. r. 1871. $3.50 90
Camden Bridge Co. 10 80. $50 90 $10,950
Orders outstanding March 81.
| 2, 1853, as per report. 10,2S7 i
Grand total debt, March Sd, 1853 $1a5, 2S7
/ Whether the item of $1O,2S7.1 IL for out
standing orders was correct or not, we cal
not say,-or whether the subsequen
statements are correct we can not say
But from 1868 to last March we give tn
reported indebtedness as published By tn
clerk each wear. rs fnilnws.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

The Grand Central Hotel, New York,
will sustain its well-merited popularity, and
earn greater, by the sensible reduction Of
its rates from $500 to $3.50 and 800 per
dau
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

We will give $500 to any one that will
produce handsomers set of stove patterns
than the Victoria soft coal self feeding
stove at David Don's. ll-I3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

ANTHRACITE Coal. all sizes, the bright
est and cleanest in the market, for sale by
K. G. Frazer. Call and examine it.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fluid Lightning is just the thing you
want.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

lOtal s..r.... $490.J ~
The number of families relieved is 95,
and the number of persons S56,-a de-
crease of families and of 2 persons from
last month.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
Fits the Oregon Case.

BLossBURG Coal at K. G. Frazer's
warehouse
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
CanphOrine !

Is the most effectual remedy sold, IL luxury to
use gives the best satisfaction, gives instant relief
will not grease stain the most delicate fabric.
has pleasant and refreshing o1Or. 1t will imme
dately relieve and cure rheumatism, Chronic and
Acute; Neuralgia and Catarrh, Headache and
Swelled Face, Sore Throat, SpraiDs and Bruises,
BuDions aud Chilblains, Eruptions Of the Skin,
Pain in Chest, Back or Limbs, Burns and Scalds.
For sale by all Druggists
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

Railroad Time Table.
ROCK ISLAND 3 MERCER CO, B. 3.

Leave Rock Island at 300 q. m. and 200 p m Ar
irving at Cable at II 10 a. m, and 900 p. m.
leave Cable at $50 a. m, and 12:45 p. m. Arriving
Al Rock Island at 500 a. m, and 500 p. m.
r. r. CABLE General Manager
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
THOEEPSON'S
e Il " AFTER {!

This well-known and thoroughly efficient Rene
dy for Diseases of the Eyes has acquired a world
wide reputation dnring the past eighty odd years
and it is remarkable fact that this reputation has
been sustained simply by the
MERITS OF THE MEDICINE
itself, and not by any pning extensive advertis-
ing. The many thousands who have used it will
bear testimony TO the truth of this statement
Manufactured only by JOHN L. THOMPSON,
SONS & CO, Troy New York. The manufacture
of the Bridgeport Eye Water" has been discon-
tinued. Price % cents.
Sold by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
Aid For the Poor of Rock Island tor
January.

Sup'r Aston has furnished relief for the
poor during the last month. as follows:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01
Pilea--ltchinp Piles

Positiuely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

HARD Coal at Frazer's warehouse on
the levee.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-01

49, See large adyertiaems .
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12

BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP can now
be purchased right at home, it is the
most successful preparation ever intro.
duced to our people. 1t works like a
charm in all cases OF Consumption,
Pneumonia, Heworrhages. Asthma.
severe Coughs, Group and all. other
Throat and Lung Diseases. No person
has ever used this Medicine without
getting immediate relief, yet there are
great many poor, suffering. skeptieal
persons going about our streets with a
suspicious cough. and the voice of con,
sumption coming from their lungs, that
will not Try it. Ii you die. it is your
own fault, as You can go. to your Drug
gist and get a Sample Bottle for 10
cents and try it; three doses will re-
lieve any case. Regular size ouly rs
cts.
Agents Crane & Brigham, Wholesale
druggists, San Francisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Important REGULATIONS Passed by
the Board.

The Board of County Commissioners,
all the members being present. adopted
the following resolutions:
ReSOlced, That the Fire Department
of the town of Winnemncca be and are
hereby authorized to purchase such
necessary property for fire purposes as
they may deem best, to the amount Of
$500, the bills incurreds in the pur-
chase of such property to be audited as
provided by law.
RESOLVED. That the proPrietors of the
Wiunemucca Water Works. are hereby
authorized to erect fire hydrants at the
following places:
One on the corner of Bridge aDd
Second streets. near the Railroad Sa-
loon.
One on the corner of Bridge and
Third streets. near Berk IL Powers
meat market.
Obo on tue COTucI VI DIluRc duu
Fourth, streets. near r. w. Woods
store.
One on tho corner of Bridge and
Fifth streets, near the Courthouse.
One On the corner of Lay and Second
streets, near 2. w. Johnso s residence.
One on the corner of Pavilion and
Second streets.
One on the corner of Bridge and
Railroad streets.
A petition. with plans aud specifica-
tons for a bridge across Martin Creek
was presented by citizens of Paradise
Valley, asking that 5000 feet of lumber
be purchased to build said bridge.
On motion. it was ordered that said
petitioners be authorized to build said
bridge in accordance with plans and
specifications accompanying the petit
ton, and that the Auditor draw his
warrant in favor of Frank NaramoHe for
the sum OF $3.50 for the payment of the
lumber, TO be paid out of the Paradise
Valley road fund. G. A. Nichols was
appointed committee to inspect the
proposed bridge, which. when compile.
ted, is to be the property of the county.
The reports of J. Fl. Mcmillan, j. p.
at UnionvilIe. of John Wenthrop. p.
at Dun Glen, of Thomas Thompson, j.
p. at Winnemucca. and of II. G. Win.
gate, j. P. at Big Meadows, were &C.
eepted and ordered placed on file.
Board then adjourned until Deem
Der Is, 1877.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12
The AIleghanians.

Centennial Hall was filled last night
with o fashionable and appreciative
audience to hear the Alleghanians.
The people of Winnemucca have been
"bilked" SO often by so-called shows,
that many supposed that if q really
deserving and meritorius entertainment
was announced 10 take place it would
not be patronized. This delusion was
dispe!led last night, the people turned
out in force. and we're not disappointed.
The programme was carried out to the
letter, and the entertainment was as
interesting as it was variable. A new
feature. the Tyrolese quintette in oes-
tune, delighted the audience, and the
GOOD Old Days of Yore" as sung by
the quartette was well worth the price
of admission. The company faithfully
redeemed the promise of its manager.
Dan. G.. Waldron. and the entertainr
ment throughout was creditabls.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12

q. G. Palmer, formerly operator in
the A. Il P Office at this place, is now
in the w, q telegraph Office at Austin.
The Reveille in noticing his arrival,
says: When you want to send tele-
gram, yon go to the telegraph office and
U. g. Palmer" U. G.. was a general
favorite with the boys and girls of Win.
nemucca. DIR. T. @. Hanson, who
for several years practiced his profess
sion here. is in town on visit from
Esmeralda, where he is now engaged
in mining.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12

BY special orders from headquarters.
Captain Summers Company of the First
cavalry. is to return from Northern
Idaho, by way of Camp McDermit and
Winnemucca to San Francisco. Cap
tain Barnard's Company of the same
regiment is to take station at Fort
Boise. Idaho, and the baggage of the
company, now at San Diego. Califor-
MIA, is to be transferred to that post
Carr's Company is returning to Halleck,
by way of Corinne. Utah. Captain
Wagner's Company. is, we understand,
to return to Camp McDermit, but the
orders alluded to do not say so.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12

l.. Tesheira, resident engineer of the
Humboldt Division of the G. P. r. r.,
is now surveying for new side track,
and locating the foundation of a new
building. which is to be about 600 feet
long. A gang of Chinese arrived from
the west yesterday to do the grading
for these improvements.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12
Special Tea Train.

A special train of o. cars passed here.
to day going east loaded with freight
direct from the Orient. -Four of the
cars were loaded with silk. one with.
coooons aod,the rest with tea.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12
Idaho Bullion.

Two bars of bullion valued at So, 400
arrived here by express from Atlanta.
Idaho, yesterday. The mines at
Atlanta are being worked by eastern
companies and the bulllon produced is
shipped.esst instead, of to San Franz
cisco.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12

j. N. Thacker. who took Hamilton,
alleged to be one of the Typo stage
robbers, to Belmont, returned yester-
day. He informed US that the prelimi-
nary examination of the robbers has
been postponed until the Goth instant.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-10-12
HOMICIDE IN LANDER COUNTY.



The. Austin ReveiIle of Wednesday
reports that man named F. TOPPER ar.
rived in town from Smith Creek Valley,
q timber region, south of Austin, and
going to, the Court Honss, handed the
Acting Sheriff the following note.
To THE AUTHORITIES OF AUSTIN:
have this morning, in defense Of
my own life. killed Il. G. Allen, which
act was forced to do or lose my own
life. therefore give myself up to my
country, to be dealt with accordingly.
+. TOPPER.
Gn Al SHELTON Witness.
The officers read the note and locked
TOPPER up to await examination, he
states that Allen attempted to kill him.
aud that he fred the shot. which proved
fatal, in self-defense. The Reveile, in
commenting on the affair says, Allen
was known in Austin, as an oyerbearing
lawless bully. who had been sent to the
county pail twice for assaults. Last
summer be caused TOPPER to be arrest
ed for living with a squaw, and his ILL.,
feeling towards TOPPER was of long
standing.