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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23
WEST vIRaInIA.

WHEELING. w. ", Oct. 3,-Bethany.
Brooke county. w. ", has been troubled
for some months past by the attempts of
some person to fire the town. A few
months ago the stables of Mr.. Locke were
burned to the ground and last week the
barn of Col. Alex. Campbell was totally
destroyed. both the work of incendiaries.
This morning, however, the people of the
town witnessed the boldest attempt the
lre bug eyer attempted, in the partial
destruction of Bethany College. The
building Is one of the finest institutions
OF learning In the southwest. being valued
at $l50.000. The fire broke out in the
north wing of the building at three o'clock
this morning, and owing to scarcity of
water and Ineffective means for putting out
the fres. the wing was totally destroyed.
The blackened walls only being left stand
ing. The wing contained the three society
halls OF the college and the college library.
The only property saved was FIVE
hne oil paintings presented to the
societies By Mr.. Keene Richards OF
Kentucky. and were valued at $4,000.
Some of them however. were considerably
damaged. The socities lose all their prop
erty including libraries, Not book es
Gaping the flames. The wing was valued
at $4,000 on which there was an insur-
ance of S25,000. There is no doubtkthat
it was the work of incendiary as the build
ing was fred IN remote part of the south
wing. but which was fortunately exiting
uished before doing much damage Sus~
plcion points to a person who has been
prowling around town for some time past.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23
1rARYEAID.
Beware of Malaria.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 23.-ln the mile dash
Sensation won in l:5G2.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23
PONDS EXTRACT

ought to be in every family ready for use.
IN ture
Ofsease originates from disorder of the system.
J 60 medicine acts On the cause
experience has heralded the virtue of Ponds Ex-
Z tract.
ternal application or inwardIy taken with safety.
The cures of Ponds Extract marvellous.
Delief from pain obtained by use Of Ponds Extract
bottle for Soc, 81 90, and 81. rs largest cheapest
Nan be obtained from druggists everywhere.
Try it at once, and yon will never be without it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23
New YORK Market.

New York Market.
NEW YORK, Oct. %
FINANCIAL.
Gold / 90
Money-607
4overnments-Steady.
o. s. Bonds go cent s0s 1881. l......... 1051s
"a "''..-...-....'.....-... L Oo1
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Feverish and unsettled; 203Mc lower |;
no spring 3sH Dec.
Rye-Nominal 90l192.
Corn-Lower; 62062M.
Barley-Quiet.
Oats-Dull; mixed western 1904; white 43d46.
Pork-HiRher; 10 rs
Lard Higher; 6 90D6 95.
Whisky-1 I3
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 30. --Sauck's stove
store. On Vine street. burned this morn
ing. Loss, $4,000: insured in the Aurora
& Farmers for $500.
CINCINNATI, Got. pa special iffrom
Grayson. KY, relates that 200 men rode
into Martinsburg, Elliott Co., on Monday
night, surrounded the Jail, overpowered
the jaiier, took two prisoners. John w.
Kendall and VIM McMillon. TO tree
near by and banged them until dead
The men hanged were known to belong to
q gang of outlaws
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23
ST. Louis Market.

Flour-Lower; r 1oG16 rs.
Wheat-Active and lower; No red "a cash; 1
2T1a al 2SA Nov; 32Q1 san Jan; No 3, 1 l6HQ1
17L.
Corn-Lower; ssh cash; s7X Nov; SIX Dec.
Oats-esx
Rye-T7N.
Barley-T0.
Whisky-I 90.
Pork-11 so.
Lard-595
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-23

Hogs-Receipts 7.2Oo; active; mixed packing
55a3 60; Workers and Baltimores 45a3 55; butch
ers to select 55a3 10.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-11-23

derbilt at 120, to syndicate COM
posed of Jay Gould, Russell Sage
and some Of our strongest New
York nd..London bankers. A eau
tious denial was made last night
by Vanderbilt, but the statements
are reaffirmed by bankers who
have themselves no interest in the
matter, and it is known that weeks
ago Vanderbilt was desirous to
negotiate even larger sale.
The transaction, as yeterday
reported, will st once be
interpreted by many as meaning
the final contamination of long
talked-of through line between
San Francisco and New York. The
conservative effect of the transfer
was probably seen in the stock
market yesterday, in the check to
the decline of stocks supposed to
be affected by the new affiiliation.
Weak holders have been shaken
out and O check been given to un.
healthy speculation, and Wall
street is in far less danger of panic
than if yesterdays tumble had not
occurred. Meantime the recupera-
ton of all legitimate interests goes
steadily on.
Outrage On an Irish Former.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-A Herald
cable special says: Between ten
and eleven o'clock Wednesday
night last, Thomas FIaherty, a
farmer, residing at Monasteredan,
near Ballaghderren, County Sligo,
was dragged out of bed by a party
of twenty men with their faces dis.
guised. Having blindfolded their
victim, they took him about fifty
yards from the house, cut off a
piece of his right ear, beat him un-
mercifully with piece of bush,
took away his gun. and then left
him. He alleges the cause of the
outrage to be that he had paid his
rent before it was due. His land
lord is Mr.. McDermott, @. G.
Grant aad ihe Presidency.
New YORK, Nov. 6.-The Her.
aid, speaking of the Grant move
ment North and South, says: We
shall watch with curiosity the cur
ious opening of the fight of North
ern Stalwarts and Southern Bour-
bons for the body of Gen. Grant,
but we suspect the stalwarts will be
beaten in the end.
Proposed POlisicaI Immigration.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 21.-The new
Albany Ledger Standard, the most
influential Democratic journal in
Indiana. is out in favor of the i'm
portation into Indiana of 10000
Kentucky Democrats to be placed
upon farms and employed as labor
ers or skilled artisans. The Ledger
Standard does not hesitate to say
that its chief object in favoring
such immigration is to meet and
overcome by Democratic votes
such negro immigration as may be
brought into the State from the
South.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-11-23
Coming South Going North

Both steamships call at Port Hariord
(SanLuisObispo)an )and Santa Barbara. on
the down trips they stop at Anaheim
Landing, for freight only.
H8-Passengers for San Francisco take
the train for Wilmington that leaves
Los Angeles at 800 O'Clock P. NJ, Los An
geles time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-11-23

for the man. He appears to be a
stranger in the neighborhood, and
is supposed to belong to gang of
cattle drovers. Excitement is
great, and If the right man is
caught, he will be hung without
ceremony.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-11-23
9oS An9eles 9erald.

tlishad every morning except MON
day,
by -
sOSr rCEsIE ID. HNCd.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-11-23
TO OWNERS OF LANDS.

The undersigned VIII be happy to re-
ceive particulars and plans of land for
sale in this county, W tn a view to in tro-
duce the same to the u ,tice of intending
Immigrants. Sampi,s of any kind OF
produce will be useful md can be left at
my office, No. 10 Sprin street.
EDW ARD L. GOAD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the subscri.
~ Der has been duly appointed Adm nstratriN
with the will annexed ON the estate of
tHAkIES BARRIER, late of West Gardiner,
IN IN" ,ounty OF kenncbec deceased. testafe, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the law
directs All persons. Therefore, having demands
against the estate of said deceased ere desired to ex
hibit the same for settlement and all indebted to said
estate are requested 10 make immediate pay ment TO
NANCY BARKER.
June a. ls1D 3wy-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08
Enlarged May LIST. 1870. Price unchanged.

The only combination of the true Jamaica Ginger
with choice aromaics and French brandy which pre-.
vents nalaral feScr., regulates the stomach and
bowels. pcrfects digestion, and insurrs projection
from diseases and ailments incident To travel is SAN
foRD's JAMAICA GINGER Put n bottle in your
travelling bag. Ask for sANFoRD's. Iw2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08

that this food has attained in this country 1.-THE sales
of which aggregate rs much all other foods com.
bined) Is due to its intrinsic merit, containing it
does all the elements essential to growth and repair
either i'm the infant or invalid. II has bsen demon.
siratcd that multudes o.: infants have been slowly
starving ut Il period Of infancy when development
add growth remarkably active, because of in.
ability of mothers to furnish the necessary nutrment
account of over-taxing the nervous system, aud
by prolonged lactation, thus lowering the standard
af Health In both,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08

Medical men oftea puzzle themselves over
the large sale that Mr.. Bulls Baby Syrup
enjoys. Its great popularity is due only to
the excellent qualities possessed by this house
hold medicine. % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08

hENNEBEf COtNTT-fa Probate Court, al
augusta, on the Fourth MoHddg Of June 1879.
4 CERTAIN INSTRUMENT. parportinR 10 be-
"A the last VIII and testament Of Nathan Wood.
ward, late Of Augusta, in ssdd County decrssed
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the third Monday .,
July next. in the kennebec journal. a new spa.
per printed In Augusta. that all persons Interested
may attend at Court OF Probate then TO be holden
at Augusta, and show eaure, IL any, why
the said instrument should not be proved appro, I'd
and allowed Us the last will and testament Of the
said deceased. H. X BAkER .Jndyr
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3w.7
Courts OF Insolvency.
NOTICE 10 hereby gwen, th,n Courts Of Insoi.
~ vcacy, will be held n the Prohs p Cfnro, in
Aug isia en- the tecend and fourth Mondays, In
each n "hih vt two o'clo,k in The aiisrLeop, Gniu
othewi e orde; ed
X. BAKER. Judge.
Nov. !. lh7s. tAwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08
DaiIp krmebfc Journal.
state News.

We understand that Mr.. Palmer showed
his trotting stallion Franklin" to New
York parties Monday, who were so well
pleased with the animal that they offered
$1,000 for him, which was refused. IL Piscata-
quis Observer.
Rev. Mr.. Jewell of Gulford. baptsed ten
converts at that place last Sabbath, who
were received into the Methodist church.
The mysterious disappearance of Lewis
VI. libbey of Temple, which has already been
reported, remains unsolved as vet. The
good people of the town have already search
ed the woods for miles around. Mr.. Libbey
disappeared Saturday afternoon of last week
Search commenced on Sunday On Monday.
trail, as they called it. was discovered lead
ing from near the edge of the cornhcld.
through grove and field of grass out to u
road some rods from the cornfed. They
say that this trail seems to have been
made by dragging something through the
woods, etc. On either side of this trail
they find tracks of a man, showing that what
ever made the "trail'' was dragged by two men.
At the road the trail ceased. Friday morn
ing some traces of hair were discovered on
rocks in the ''trail." 1t is reported that an
examination shows the hair to be human, and
some say Mr.. Libbcy's. There are some who
more men in or near his cornfcld, and that
his body was dragged through the trail to
the road and then carried away by team and
disposed Of Howe. his hired man. is said to
be much depressed in spirits and refuses to
answer questions, or does so evasively. How
ever much of truth these theories may con
tain, there is little doubt as to Mr.. Libbey's
insanity, and until something more definite
is known, we must believe that Mr.. Lib0ey
is still wandering about under some haluci-
nation, or else that he had made way with
himself. There is great excitement in town
which seems to be on the increase.
The Wing says that there have been over
twenty-onc tons Of salmon sold in Bangor
market between the twentieth day of May
and the first of July.
Medical men oftea puzzle themselves over
the large sale that Mr.. Bulls Baby Syrup
enjoys. Its great popularity is due only to
the excellent qualities possessed by this house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08
TONTiNE PLAN,

or upon the primo pile Of accumnla.ing profits for den.
mite periods which WAS first introduced by this Soce.
~, and has been reeoucn ed and endorsed by eiui.
hent experts in Life Insurance, and by leading bust.
ness men. Fort -Four per cent has be, earned and
accumulated on the premiums paid on its Tontne Life
Policies, and forty per cent. on its Tontne Endow-
ment Policies, issued within the last five wears
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So.
cety represent exclusively the interests Of the Policy
holders. and in presenting the society to notice. they
isel that il has strong claims upon public confidence
bee: use OF the strict and conservative principles BY
which its various departments governed. In the
asset ard In the administration Of the Society per.
feet security Is given for the future which Is great
importsTce 10 those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support OF their families.
No Life INSURANCE Company has such large annual
transactit las as the Equitable; is prompt
ara just In ita dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08
STATESMEN WANTED,

Two energetic men wanted 10 sell standard goods
to Merchants and business men in Middle aud New
England Stars. Coed salary and steady employment
Tor .hatp >airsinra that can sell the euons. None
way, y. y. june9d.Iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-08
Nem advertisements.

01 O00 returns IN 10 DAYS on 500 Invested
PlIOO Official Reports and information free.
Like profits weekly on stock options of $40 to $50
Address 7. lDITEh WIGHT CO, Bankers, 50
Wall 81, N. \. jnly3iw
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-19
An Old Curiosity Shop.

The eccentricities of the late Amasa
G. Porter were often remarked during
his life, but they were not fully realized
until the other day, when the boarded
treasures of his attic were discov cred.
In furtherance of the settlement of the
estate, which has been left to his neph-
ews. the household property at the
house corner of Crown and Temple
streets was recently sold at auction.
The announcement of the sale drew a
large crowd to the spot, and never was
more remarkable collection OF prop
erty seen. In the upper floor of the
building were stored old books, UNI
brella frames, dilapidated musical in
struments, dentists and carpenters
tools, superannuated stoves, clocks,
andirons and cooking utensils, in
Vulnerable keys, type, files, minerals,
baskets and curious boxes of days of
yOre. Throughout the entire house
were evidences of its owners mania,
which seems to have been that money
would lose its value, and that the only
security was in a collection of goods
and chattels, and odds and ends which
might be bartered. In the cellar was
Olu lIOu anu Sl66I ny ll0 IOu, pdIJo VI
wagons, machinery and wheelbarrows,
and many large and ponderous tools,
besides a score of steelyards. A pile of
old paint-pots adorned one corner of
the cellar, and near by were more than
a hundred casks of nails, some of them
new, some old, besides spikes, augers,
pieces of wagon-tires, barrel-hoops, old
water-buckets and pals, and bottles to
melt and make a glass roof almost
large enough to cover the premises.
These things were Systematically col
lected, and showed the work of a life
time.
Everything had to be sold to fulfill
the terms of the settlement of the es-
tate, and much of this curious property
was valueless. Even the old family
Bible was sold, and one or two ancient
engravings, on one of which was i'm
printed the title "Two Cherubims," 4"
with Bartolozzi, Sculp: Printed by
Molteno in London, 1898" The furni-
ture in all the rooms was antique and
curious, and all who visited the prem
ises united in the opinion that never
was such collection sold at auction in
this, if, indeed, in any city.-Nel0
HaUen Palladium.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-19
The Angel of Castle Thunder.

The burning of the famous Confeder-
ate military prison at Richmond, Castle
Thunder, has called up a multitude of
"reminiscences of the building and its
twin, Libby Prison. Major Batlen, a
former warden of Castle Thunder, said
to a newspaper correspondent on
Wednesday: The burning of Castle
Thunder reminds me of sad and ro-
mantle episode interviewer with the
history of that famous prison. It's the
story of the CANCEL of Castle Thun-
der" The friends and sweethearts of
the prisoners were constantly writing
to them. have witnessed many heart
rending scenes in the prison. In this
prison all persons suspected of sympa-
thy with the Union were confined, as
well as Confederate prisoners. The
meeting and separation between q
mother and her child, between sweet
heart and her lover, as they would
cling to each other, and, with tears and
sobs, separate, perhaps never to meet
again, was truly sad and distressing.
1t was upon one of these occasions that
noticed woman whose history | aft
erward learned, and as it was remark
able one l will give it to you. She
was beautiful, tall, slender, ladylike
and spirituelle-looking. She attracted
ones attention at first sight. She called
herself Emma st. Clair. Her features
were finely chiseled, after the Grecan
style. Her eyes were large, lustrous
and of melting blue, her form we'll pro-
portioned, 1.-the and supple, and her
pale delicacy of complexion, and her
frail appearance produced the impress
sion that she would soon be the victim
of that fell destroyer, consumption.
She called to see young prisoner who
was her lover, to whom she sent sump-
tuous fare every day. Once, while on
visit to him, she had severe hemor-
rhage, and tainted. She was too weak
to be sent away, and she was properly
cared for at the prison. The attending
physician had her taken TO a room
where she received proper nursing and
medical care until she recovered. She
was a courtesan, and her lover Louis
lana soldier, who came TO Virginia at
the outbreak of the war. She was of
Creole extraction, and came from New
Orleans TO Richmond, where she might
be near him and see him every now
and then. She had 81, 800 in gold when
she arrived here, and she determined to
devote her own forces and her money
TO soothe and alleviate the suflerings of
our wounded soldiers. She became a
nurse in Bird Island Hospital, and there
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-19
American Meat in Great Britain,

l have frequently protested against
the London butchers buying American
meat and selling it as English meat,
and at English prices. l am told on
very good authority that there are not
three butchers in the West End who do
not practice this deceit. But it would
appear that the butchers are not alone
in fault. understand that consider
able portion of the beef that arrives
from America at Liverpool is sent up
10 Scotland, and from there sent TO the
metropolis rs Scotch beef. All this
arises from the folly of the consumers,
who, instead of insisting on their butch
ers selling them American beef at its
legitimate price, turn up their noses at
this excellent meat, and then smack
their lips over it when it is termed En-
glish, and paid for as English. - Lo"d0"
Truth,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-19
OVER THE BARS.

Twas milkinR-time, and the COWS came up
From the meadows sweet with clover.
And stood in the laue while pretty Jane,
Had quiet chat with the droVrr-
Such quiet chat IL scarcely seemed
That single word was spoken;
WhilC a magic spell with the night dews fell
And the rhythm OF song was unbrokon.
The cattle stood at the lovers side,
without any show of veNation,
Aa though impressed with n fye-bar rest
Was part of their restoration.
And as Jane listened to the notes that came
sight under the bars and over,
Her heart took wing. the silly thing,
And nestled up close to the drover.
She heard him say his homo was poor
That he'd nothing but love TO give her;
And she smiled content, as though Love had
spent
Every arrow he had in his quiver;
She smiled content. when the evening air
With voices of birds are ringing.
And her lips confessed that lOwly nest
Should never prevent her singing.
So over the bars the lovers lean,
In the JOY of their sweet communion;
And their looks declare that poverty ne'or
Shall be a bar to their union;
O, sweetest music, 90 thread your rhymes
Now under the bars and over:
Where pretty Jane in the fragrant lane,
Bewitched the heart of the drover.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-19

an example. You are fined $50 on each
count with costs. Total, EizO."
Ill-starred Pottridgel He left the
cohrt politically and socially done for,
for he could no longer hope to be re-
elected Mayor nor to marry Miss Dott.
He should have, moreover, to resign his
aldermanship, and his personal charac-
ter, as well as that of his tea, sugar and
mustard, was ruined.
So ruined was Mr.. Pottridge that
when he went to London to give evil
dence against Mrs. Pounceforth- Keane
the first question asked him by the
counsel for the defense-a clustering
Old Bailey barrister-was, 81 believe
you have Just been convicted of selling
adulterated goods and at false weight"
Let me explain" stammered poor
Pottridge.
No explanations, sir. Give me
plain answer, yes or noV'
Yes, then"
"Well, then, il you are liable to make
mistakes about your weights, you may
err in other things"
Perhaps" replied the grocer, des-
perately, :" may have been mistaken
III JuluhluR JhlS lhuJ was a JllCl, 4
have had enough bother about the
business"
"You ought to be ashamed of your
ilippant conduct, sir" cried the coun-
sci harshly, and the wretched grocer
hobbled out of the witness-box feeling
very mean indeed After this confess
sion of possible error on the part of the
chief witness, the case against Mrs.
Pounceforth- Keane was, of course, dis
missed, and Mr.. Pottridge skunk out of
court with magisterial reprimand
ringing in his ears. To conclude this
little story one has only to add that
when II. Il. II. the Prince of Wales
graciously went to open the baths at
scarborough it was Mr.. Bungs who
was Mayor and eventually got knighted
while Mr.. Pottridge was not even in
vited to dinner at the Town Hall,
whereof he paid his share like the
other rate-payers.
He is no longer regarded as lucky
man.-LOndon Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1879-09-19
nm ballot resulted as follow

SO the Chairman declared Iucius Robinson
to be the nominee for Governor. Mr.. Cowen
moved that the nomination be made unani-
nous. Carried, with but two or three obiec
tiOns. a recess was then ordered.
Before the convention was called to order
in the evening Col. j. X. Fellows was loudly
called for to tell the delegates how many
votes Tammany Hall will cast az linst the
ticket. He answered: "Tammany is i'm
potent to execute the will which its leader
has proclaimed
The ticket was completed as follows; For
Lieutenant Governor, Clarkson N. Potter for
Secretary of State, Allen c. Beach; for Comp
troller, Fred. z. o. Scott; for State Treasurer,
James McKin; for State Engineer, IIoratio
Seymour,Jr. for Attorney General, A. Schoon-
maker, Jr.
A resolution was adopted refusing to Tam
many in future a preference over any other
Democratic organization in New York City by
the party of the State.
Adjourned sine die.