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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16
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Andertakrrs.

HENRY LEES SONS,
NDERTA IL EKs
Main onice, 3a2 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
branch Offices i9s Maryland avenue southwest and
3oi fehhsylVahia avenie southeast. aug2Olyh
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-16

THR WAsnISGroS RACE CoURsE.-The re-
establishment Of the Washington race by tie
managers of the National Fair Association recalls It's
past history. The late Mr. ogle TaylOe, IN his
" "reminiscences, - states that there course
In I79s-'DO which crossed Pennsylvania avenue at
Seventeenth street. and also at Twentieth street. the
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
The Penn Wright Calamity.

a detailed account Of the accident on
the raft steamer Penn Wright, which oc-
CURED last Thursday morning, Sept, so,
four miles below Bellevue, show that it
was q shocking occurrence in its results to
the crew. Captain Pevey himself was at
the wheel. when be was startled by an
explosion which shook the steamer so vic
Iently that be feared she would fall to
pieces; he headed the boat for shore and
IS soon as she touched, he rushed down to
the forecastle, and saw that the engine
room was filed with steam. The Debuque
Herald says that with the presence of
mind quite remarkable and disregard
for personal danger that few men would
have displayed, he crouched down on the
floor and mLde his way through the engine
room while the steam was almost hot
enough to cook an egg. He went through
to the after h&tchway, which be entered
and there, about half way to the boilers
under the deck, in the hold, he found
Charles Tate. the head engineer. He
took him in his arms and brought him
out and then made the discovery that he
had been fearfully. and as was subse.
quentiy proved. fatally, scalded.
Alber Wish. of Louisville, Kentucky, seq
ond engineer, and Samuel Fowler, of
Saltwater. engineers assistant. were also
fatally injured. DR.. Miller. OF Bellevue
was sent for, and arrived as soon as posi-
Bile to minister to the sufferers. Engineer
Tate fingered in great agony until ii
cIock when he went into a comatose con-
diton, and died two hours afterward.
His wife aud two children live at Nauvoo,
Ill..-and before he became unconscious
he dictated letter to his brother in
Missouri. requesting him to take good care
OF his wife and children. The disabled
steamer was taken in charge by the rafter
Mark Bradley. and towed to Dubuque
Wish and Fowler were conveyed to the |
marine hospital The explosion occurred |
ln the main steam pipe, which passes
overhead in the engine room to supply |
the engine. A rent about three and
half feet long was torn ss If the material
we're sheet lead. permitting the escape of
0 volume of steam sufficient to fill the
The room 10 q moment. It appears that
the first engineer was standing nearly un-
der it, and received :the full force Of the
escaping volume. The second engineer
and assistant were sitting some distance
rom him reading.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
aue Williams,

In Our German SeBator," at Harper's.
theatre to night, The Philadelphia Rec
ord says:
1T 10 certainly an original character
and has no counterpart in the wide range
of farcial Teutons on the stsGs. Mr.. Din
KEEL who is Western brewer, living In
retirement, is prevailed upon by firm of
landowners and pension agents to present
himself as candidate for United States
Senator. He becomes involved in oil
kinds of intricate dilemmas in conducting
his campaign. but finally, after canvas
that was characterized By the drollest in
cidents and laugh provoking situations, he
secures the object of his ambition. Mr..
Williams cannot open his lips, indeed. be
cannot present his person upon . scene
without exciting the risibilities of the
audience There is nothing forced or ex-
agerated in his humor. He does not seem
20 be making any attempts to draw
laugh. His acting is q natural expression
of the ludicrous, and though his German
dialect assists him in his comical situs
tions. be does not depend on it alone for
his success. There is an exquisite deli
cacy Of self-restraint, repression of the
tendency to exaggerate, that lends q
charm to Mr.. Williams personasion and
shows that he has given to it much faith
full study. The whole performance was
amusing. and although the rest
of the company 10 not aboye the average
merit. the genial German Senator" so
irradiates the stage with his fun-makiDg
presence that their weakness is entirely
lost sight OF. :"
Reserved seats can be secured at the
Harper House bookstore.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
Backed Ont.

On Thursday evening of last week
Scion B, Smith, secretary of the Republi.
can central commitsee of New York City,
offered to bet 81. 800 to $500 that Garfield
would carry New York state in November.
Mr., Chas. W. McCune. the Buffalo mem
Der of the Democratic state committee. at
once accepted the wager, and proposed
that the money should be then put up in
the shape of checks. Mr.. Smith thought
the checks should be certified. and prom
ised to meet Mr.. McCune in the Hoffman
house on Friday evening. Mr.. McCune
was on hspd with his money at the
appointed hour, but Mr.. Smith did not
keep his engagement. Yesterday Mr.
Mcclure received word from Mr.. Smith
that the gentleman who authorized him to
make the bet had gone out of town and he
,ould not ssy when he would return This
Is a square back down.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

Last Friday ex-ohief of police Horace
Hartzler. Toledo. O, passed thrcugh on the
G. r. I. & P. r. z, on the way to Kansas
in charge of one of the most internal muir
dsrers that ever deserved the gallows-no
less criminal than William Fairchild.
alias William FL. Burton. alias FL. w.
Clark, alias FL. P. Howe II. alias Shoemaker.
Mr.. Hartzler says that Fairchild has
been guilty of all the crimes in the cata>
loguo. had served term of three years in
the penitentiAry at jackson Mich. for
highway robbery. and there was little
doubt that he had killed several people.
and stolen any number OF horses. The
particular murder for which he was under
arrest now. was committed in Harper
county, Kansas. in August, 1873, tn 9
victim being an old man named Richard
French. whom Fairchild and his wife had
persuaded to leave his home in Ohio,to ac-
company them to Kansas. The ostensible
object was to invest Frensh's money in q
farm, which was to be managed by the
villain and vil!aiuess, were to take
care of him the remainders of his life.
French was never seen By bis acquaint-
snces sgain-but six weeks later Fairchild
and his wife appeared In Toledo, Ohio,
and when French's friends heard OF it
they became Q onvinced that he had been
murdered, One day Har;z.er, who had
esta blished detective agency. fell into q
talk with Fairchild's six year old daughter
whom he met On the estreet-and the child
told him that her father bit French on the
head with club. and then buried him,
Fairchild heard OF this. aad hed-but MrF.
Fairchild told Hartzier that the child had
spoken the truth. and that the Kansas
farm was sold, and with the money her
husband had returned to Ohio. Hartzier
then went to Kansas. had French'srem aims
exhumed-and the skull evidenced the
murder From that day forward. Hartz
Ter was Cd q hunt for the murderer. He
passed through Rock Island two CT three
times in search Of him-And the last time
traced him from Wilton across to Ceda,
Rapids, to Dubuque. to Freeport, to Mill
wankee, aud then into Michigan-and al
Battle Creek discovered that he had
eloped With another msn's wife for Chi
cago It was a week ago that Hartzer
found Fsirchild in the latter city-his
woman working in a store. and he bearing
the name Shoeusker-and he arrested
him, The arrest was kept quite until re-
uuisltioas could be secured. and so was
not made public until recently, wheu
Hartzier was ready to go with the prisoner
to the scene of his last murder. Thsy
changed cars at Davenport and took the
train for Kansas City,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

There is noticeable uneasiness in Re-.
circles relative to Indiana and Ohio. and
10 desperation the Union League of New
York and PhiIadelphia have been impor.
tuned to come to the rescue. There are
many prominent Democrats who belong to
the League 10 New York. and they are
greatly incsnsed at the efforts made to
raise money to defeat Gen. Hancock, who
ia an honorary member of the New York
branch, and already an opposition fund is
being raised which promises to exceed the
amount contributed by the Republican
wing OF the League. II is the FIRST time
that the great club has ever descended to
this means of aiding in the election of any
one, Whatever was contributed was vol
unfairly given as individuals. and there
are great many members who positively
refuse to subscribe, and who denounce the
action of the executive committee as
beneath the dignity of the club and unex-
ampled in its history. The action Of the
committee is loudly censured. aud instead
of helping Garfield will hurt him, as many
has come to that pass that members of
the League must contribute to Republican
success as an organization, then the
club had better disband. The wealthiest
men in the NewYork branch are Democrats
and these are 30 very indignant at what is
q clear act of discourtesy to Gen. Hancock.
that they will now contribute literally to
Offset any amount raised by the Republican
wide breach in the club, aud may even
tuate 10 greatly leasening it's influence. In
Philadelphia the club. while largely Re-
publican, has never contributed as a
club, to campaign expenses, though many
of its members have literally responded to
calls for help. 1t is social organization
in many respects in New York, and while
recognized as Republican in politics, has
never, as a club proper, mixed in state or
national campaigns. AT all events, the
attempt to drag Garfield through in the
manner described has aroused the DEM
ocratic members. who will double any
amount raised for Garfield and augment
the Democratic fund to that extent The
Republicans are being hoist on their own
petard everywhere this year, and that is
why their leaders have grown desperate
Il matters not what they do. Hancock is
sure to be elected on Nov to the presi-
dency of the Uoited States. A dozen
Union Leagues cannot prevent Gar6eld's 3
defeat
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
Opened for Business.

A circular from Superintendent Kim
ball of the G. r. I. & P. states that the
Keosauqua branch of that road is now
open for business-Sept. goth being the
first for regular trains. The Avoca. Mac
edonia and Southern branches opened to-
day. Its stations are Hancock, 81 miles
from Avoca, and Oakland, II miles from
Avoca. The naming of the, station Han
cock, is significant at this time, and in
connection with the matter. the station
agent is Garfield msn-who would have
preferred another station, no doubt dislik-
ing to be reminded of the next president,
Hancock. every time he looked at the sign
over the depot door.
The road is sure to be a fourishing
branch. and the new station Hancock, shows
unmistakeable signs of prosperity. which
is in keeping with the good times to follow
IN the event of the election of General
Hancock. after whom the station is named.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
Personal,

Messrs, John R. Warner. 8. j. Strong
Ii G Cleaveland, NJ NJ Corbett, of Roci
Island; DR. j. w. Morey. Moline; L. B
Thomas. Coal Valley; Vim. Frsnois, G.. NJ
Dickson, Milan j. w. Buffum, Audalu
STA; j. P. Ryan, Illinois City; G. L
Mcintyre, Edaington; DIR. j. G.
Seyler. Pre- emption; DR.. Fleming, Port
Byron; and Isaac Cool. Cordova, leave to-
night on the G. r. |. Il z. R'y. for
Chicago. to attend the Grand Lodge, A.
f. & A. NJ. of the state of Illinois. The
session will probably last three days.
G. G. Briggs, brother of M. nj, Briggs,
of the firm of Hull Il Briggs. and a resi-
dent of Des Moiues. Iowa, arrived iu the
city on Saturday morning last. The
Briggs Bros. intend to take q pleasure
trip, leaving Rock Island next Wednesday
morning, for St. Louis. taking In the fair
from there to Little Rock. Ark. then to
the Hot Springs. from thence through
Texas to Galveston. They expect to
have good time and we trust that their
expectations may be realized.
Chas. w. O'NsiI, Esq. returned this
from the west. He will stay
here probably two weeks or less, apd then
return to lis mines, and stay with them as
ong as the weather viii permit for profit
lble working. Charlie looks as if he had
III the requisite indications of being one of
the old-timed miners,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
River News: +:

Boats up on the Sd were the L W
Borden, Last Chance, Wild Boy. Maggie
Reaney and Robt. Ross Down-tb.
Maggie Reaney. Mary Morton. Rob-. Ross
Last Chance. Keokuk, Wild Boy. witt
RATS.
Boats up on the 4th A. NJ, the Dan
Hine. Clinton. Lumberman and Wild Boy.
Down-the Saltwater, Bro, Jonathan
Silas Wright and Wild Boy, with rats.
The Clinton was the Northern Line
packet up yesterday.
The Arkansas will be the down boat this
evening.
The Annie will be up tomorrow after
noon.
The Diamond 10 steamer: Mary Nor
ton, came down yesterday forenoon --ehe
had an excursion from Dubuque to St,
Louis, and made quite an addition to her
list of passengers here.
The Libbie Copger will ba down this
afternoon.
The Josie up 10 tho morning.
Stage of water at 6 A. M. 3 so.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION .
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-wORK
INDIsCRETIONs OR EXoESSES, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No.
28. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of Eve vials and 81 90 vial of pow
der. Sent h5 mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYs' HOMEOPATHIC Me
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
A Democratic Rally at Hamlet,

Hon. M. V, Cannon. of Iowa. and P
O'Mara. Esq. Democratic candidate for
the legislature. addressed a rousing. Dem.
ocratic meeting at Hamlet, Mercer
county, on Friday evening,
There was a large attendance and
plenty of enthusiasm, the farmers turn
ing out en-masse to listen TO able
speeches in favor of Hancock and Trum =
bull.
Mr.. Cannon says that everywhere he
has been. large audiences have been the
rule. He has been speaking in Iowa. and
he says that if the enthusiasm of the
people is any indication Hancock is popu
lar everywhere IN Iowa. as he is in Illinois
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
4 Splendid Meeting as ea,va.

Notwithstanding the rain on Saturday
night, there was a fine meeting at Galva
TO hear Hon. nj. v. Cannon and Z. .O' Mara.
ESQ.,. Democratic candidate for the Legis-
iature, discuss the political issues of the
day from Democratic standpoint. DIR. j.
Z. Todd presided, and the utmost enthu-
siasm prevailed. The speeches were loud
ly applaud ed. and at their close three
cheers we're given for Hancock, English,
Trumb bull and the whole ticket. The
Democrats are thoroughly aroused 10
Henry county, and will poll largely in
creased vote in November. Mr. O'Msra
is uaking q fine canvass and will receive
the solid Democratic vote 10 the TWO
counties.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
Not Consiatent.

The Chicago Times referring to ths
recent speech of Elk Secretary of the
Treasury. McCulloch. says
MIR. Hugh MCCULLOUGH is a bundle OF
contradictions. Iu his New York speech
he pruised Mr., Arthur and Mr.. Hayes in
the same breath. Of the oGioia record
of the former he said: ''As collector of
this port he had shown the highest integ-
rity, and the rarest administrative
ability" Does Mr.. McCulloch praise
Hayes for removing this faithful officer on
the charge of dishonesty and inoompeteu-
cyl Mr.. McCulloch says that he desired
tho election of Mr.. Tilden in 1876, that he
now holds General Hancock 10 high honor
as brave devoted general,
but capne. support him because
be represents the Democratic party
dominated by men recently iu arms
against the north and advocating false
principles of finance, Mr.. McCulloch
does not explain wherein the Democratic
party under Hancock. to whom he won't
give his vote, is worse than the Qemoora.
tic party under Tiiden. for whom be did
vote. If the party has changed, the
change, especially 10 the particular men
toned. that of the finances. is for the
better"
Ii is apparent TO any fair minded person
that Mr. McCulloch is for the party 6rst.
tie is contradictory. to say the least, and
must advance better arguments than be
pet has to convince the people that his
motives are purely patriotic.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
Politics in the Pulpit.

Those who attended the Fifth Avenue
Methodist church yesterday morning. to
listen to religious discourse by Rev. Mr.
Hartzeil, Of New Orleans, we're treated
instead to a campaign speech of the bloody
shirt order, before he concluded. The
stale. worn out outrsges were rehashed
and the congregation admonished that
this was. as MIR. Hartxell described it. "a
great crisis in our history" He depicted
the horrors to follow the supremacy Of the
south. from a Republican standpoint,
told some blood curdling stories of how
they do things at New Orleans and else
where in the south, and of course closed
with an appeal for Garfield. To say the
least, this open discussion of politics in q
church pulpit was badly out of taste, but
when it is known that the Rev. Mr..
Hartzell is one of the most bitter
ssalwart Republicans 10 the country; thar
he never misses an opportunity. while dis
ooursing on religion. to mix 10 few SEN
tences for the Republican party, his re-
marks yesterday need occasion no sur
prise. 1t is in decidedly bad taste for q
minister to mig in politics mt any time. but
to deliver campaign speech 10 his pulpit
on Sabbath morning in place of adherina
strictly to religious topics, is open 10 and
should receive severe criticism. TLis is
not the first time that the Rey. Mr..
Hsrtzell has aired his political bias, under
similar auspices. 1t is just such fanatics
as him who foment discord between the
sections and prevent a return to that fra.
ternsl feeling which should exist between
aH sections of the country.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
The DiHarence

The battle Of Gettysburg was fought on
the rebel side mainly by Longsfreet's
troops. This eminent confederate is now
drawing the comfortable salary Of $500
while Gen. Hancock.e the Union soldier
who won the battle of Gettysburg, and
saved Pennsylvania and the North from
invasion, is being denounced by the Re-
publican press rs traitor aud rebel sym
nashizer.-FFsport Baltesin,
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

Remember this: There are many dis
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

William II. Wilson. IA. D., Springfield
Efhneton Co.. Geo. says: / PRESCRIBED
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
DrsEAsKs OF TIE srcxAcH.

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your Indian Blood syrup, which to my great sur
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
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Stockton. 10 Daviess Co., Aug. 10, 1873.
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

There will be Democratic meeting at
the Town Hall, Milan. on Wednesday even
ing, Oct. 6, TO be addressed by Hon. B. H.
Truesdell, Democratic candidate for Con-
gress, and Major Fl. G. Connolly. Let
everybody favorable to the cause be on
hand. By Order of
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
Bridge Report.

We are favored by Col. D. w. FIagler
commanding on the Island, with the fol-
lowing abstract of the record of the Rock
Island bridge for the month Of Septemb ber.
$40.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
LIVER COMPLAINT.

Du Pue, Bureau Co.. Ills
Dear Sr:-This is 10 certify that your Indian
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
oHILI.s AND FEVER CURED.

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
FOR ASTHMA

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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04
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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-10-04

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