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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

ELMiRA, N. Y, January 23
ERIE train No. IL, from Buffalo, left Elmira
last night at eleven o'clock for New York.
The train consisted of one postal car, one ex-
press car two baggage cars and nine passen-
ger coaches, most of them Pullman sleepers.
When five miles west OF 0wego, near Tioga
Center, one of the driying-wheel axles of the
locomotive broke close up 10 the wheel, and
the entire train, which was going at the rate
Of thirty-five miles an hour, was thrown from
the track.
The accident occurred where there was no
enibankment. The engine kept its feet, the
engineer applying the air-brakes as soon as he
felt the shock. The cars were stopped very
quickly, bur the forward ones were turned
oYer and over two or three tines some going
on one side OF the track and some on tho
other.
The engineer and fireman escaped unhurt.
The postalcar contained four clerks. This
car almost instantly took fire and burned like
gunpowder. The OIL lamps used probably ex-
ploded and added fuel to the fire. Every man
in the car was roasted to crisp. The remains
OF one, who weighed over two hundred
pounds, were gathered up and put In small
box.
In the express car was messenger, Henry
c. Brewer. Of Elmira, and efforts wero made to
relieve him. A hole was cut in side door of
the car so that he got his head out, but his legs
were fastened by the piled-up mass Of express
matter Tho train men tried TO pull him out,
but the flames drove them away. They saw
his hair and whiskers burned off, and then he
put his hand up to his eyes and fell back into
| the flames.
The men in the postal car must have per
ishedvery quickly, rs not a sound came from
the wreck except the cracking of the hames
The names of the dead are: Joseph Reding-
or, mail agent; Henry G. Brewer, express
agent, of Elmira; Mail Agent Seybolt, Of
Mount Hope Mail Agent Ingraham, of Bing-
hamton; Mail Welgher Fox, of New York.
Theremains were taken to 0wego, where an
| fnnuesf was
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

THE bill for the protection of life and
property in Ireland, introduced by Forster,
Chief Secretary of Ireland, empowers the
Yiceroy to arrest persons reasonably suspect
ed aS principals or accessories in reasonable
offenses. The bin is retrospective as regards
arrests for treason. 1t will apply to the
whole OF Ireland, but, with regard to agra
riaa and other crimes, will apply
TO proclaimed districts only. As a
justification for the proposed
measure, the Secretary gave long and
detailed description of the outrages which
had been committed. He alleged that the
Land League had system of Constables in
all districts who recorded every infringe
ment Of the rules Of the League. "The re-
suit is ;" he said, "the Land League is SUI
preme. There is a reign Of terror. Those
who break the law are safe, while honest
men who keep it are in danger. The Land
League strikes terror. We must therefore
strike terror into them; we must arrest these
criminals" His speech was loudly ap'
plauded,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

The Royal Irish Regiment of foot
has been disbanded by the Government, for
the avowed reason that it is so thoroughly
permeated with Feniansm as to be unrelia-
Bile in the event of an Irish uprising.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

stances, and secreted her body in well,
was hanged at Arthabaskaville, Quebec, on
the 2Sth. lie made full confession Of tho
horrible crime.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05
AN official telegram in regard to the

AN official telegram in regard to the
events prior to the capture of Cock Tepe
states that in consequence Of the large num-
Der Of corpses of Tekke-Turkomans more or
less decomposed, lying before and behind
the Russian positions, and in view Of the inn
possibility of burying them without incur
ring fresh losses, Gen. Skobeleff proposed to
the Tekkes, from the tower Of observa-
tion eighty yards from the main ram
part of the fortress, that they should
remove their dead, hostilities to be Fus-
pended for an hour; and in order to avoid
any misunderstanding it was proposed to the
Tckkes they should afterward reoccupy
their positions and should be first to reopen
the fire. This was done after due warning
given to the Russians, the Tekkes taking
care not to fire until the Russians who had
temporarily left their trenches had returned
into them. The conduct of the Tekkes-Tur-
Comans was altogether honorable. The fight
ing was afterward renewed with the former
fury,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

The Ponca Commission unanimously
recommend that the Government allot 16O
acres of land to each man, woman and
child Of the Ponca tribe Of Indians,
said lands to be selected by them on
their old reservation in Dakota or on
land now occupied by the Ponca Indians in
the Indian Territory, said lands to be secured
to them by patent and not subject to lien or
conveyance in any manner, either voun-
tarily or inyoluntarily, for period of thirty
vnarS
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

A COMPANY has been organized at
Chicago for the construction Of a new tee-
graph line to New York and other Eastern
points. New York capitalists will CO.
operate.N 2 q ..a
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

GENERAL SKoBELoFF has captured
Geek Tepe after hard fight in which both
Sides sustained heavy losses.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

THE Tennessee Legislature, on the
2sth, elected Howell E. jackson United
States Senator. He is :" State Credit"
Democrat. ....I...
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

UNDER the Springer resolution for a
postal telegraph, the Post-offce Committee
is authorized to send forpersons and papers,
and will doubtless investigate the Western
Union Company's affairs.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

THE consolidation of the New Orleans
Pacific and the Texas Pacific Railroads it is
believed will soon be effected.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

-, The jury failed to agree in the Irish
Land League trials. The announcement Of
the result was loudly cheered by the specta-
tors present, and the event was celebrated
in Dublin and elsewhere by bonires, pa
rades, etc.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

-, TIE President has nominated Stanley
Z Matthew's Associate Justice Of the United
States Supreme Court, vice Justice swayne,
rnai,riind ! u
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

y. THE President nominated Edward G.
Billings, OF Louisiana, United States Circuit
Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

IT is reported that sittingBull has
surrendered to the Canadian authorities and
proposes to go to Fort Buford under the
protection Of the Canadian police. He says
he intended to surrender to Major Brother
ton, but was afraid he would be treacherously
dealt with
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

GERMAN agriculturists are earnestly
lcomplaiuing against the importation of
American productions, which, they say, Sc
riously affects their interests.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

Mr.. SHAW and the other Irish men,
bers Of Parliament who seeded from the
Home Rule party have been asked to resign
their seats by their constituents.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

PRESIDENT HAYES has nominated
another auti-C Conkling man for an important
New York office-George II. Foster as
United States Attorney for the Southern
District. rfrnI uF.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

V SENATOR MAxEY, of Texas, was re-
elected on the first ballot. The vote stood
Senate--Maxey, %; Throckmorton, s; Davis,
/, House-Maxey, 81; Throckmorton, "a {;
Davis, 3.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

X PROF. OSCAR G. HILL, principal of
the Normal School at Oregon, Holt County,
Mo-, it is said will be President Garfeld's
private secretary. Mr.. Hill was formerly
teacher in the Hiram (O.) College when Mr..
Garfield was its President, and for many
years lived in intimate relationship with
him, both being likewise members Of the
same church.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

THE deadlock in the Pennsylvania
Legislature over the election of United
States Senator, according to dispatches Of
1 the 25th, promises to be one of the most
memorable In the history of our politics.
The majority Of the Republicans support
Oliver, the Cameron caucus nominee; the
boilers have united on Grow. Senator Wal
lace has been renominated by the Democrats.
A vote taken on the 25th showed-Wallace,
80; Oliver, 50; Grow, 80; scattering (all Re-
publicans), u.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05

Ek-GoN SPRAGUE has filed a petition
for divorce from his wife. The principal
grounds alleged are desertion and adultery.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-02-05
ANOTHER RAILROAD HORROR.

Details of Ono OF the Many Recent Rail-
road Accidents-A Train ON the New York
az Eric Road Thrown from the Track
and Set ON Fire, and Four Men Burned to
Denth,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
VOICES m THE AIR.

We have 1893 naval officers. If all
these officers should conclude to go to sea,
using only the seaworthy vessels of the ma
w, the crews and marines would have to
be left at home. This is an example of
the civil service reform for which the re-
publicans are clamoring .-Atsaata Coassts-
tuition, Dem,
The whipping post of Delaware was an
anchronism, because women were fogged
for minor offenses. For such wretches as
wife heaters. for the rowdies and ruffians who
terrorize society with their fists and blud
geons, for footpads who commit brutal as
saults to facilitate robbery, there is but one
cure. the lash laid on by the public floggers
till they learn through their bleeding backs
what pain means and what society is
strong enough to do in its Own offense
Give us the whipping post. Brooklyn
Eagle, Dem.
The men who helped Judge Robertson
defeat Conklipg and .'the machine at Al
bany are waxing very wrath. They say
that they were promised ''the earth. and
the fulness thereof" SO far as the Judge in
his capacity of collector could give C to
them, and now, the fight being over and
MIR. Robertson duly installed, he announc
es that there win be no redistribution of
the offices in the custom house at present
These complaining gentlemen are the SUI
perior persons who but yesterday were
Wanting their virtuous disgust with the
machine" and the ''spoils system. '-Bos-
ton 1rdg6Iey, Rep.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

The South is rapidly becoming manu-
featuring as well as great producing sec
ton Cotton works are especially fortu-
nate in that locality, and there is an evil
dent desire on the part of the Southerners
to secure as many of these establishments
as possible, Notwithstanding the republican
press to the contrary.
The president of the Piedmont cotton
factory of South Carolina, in recent
speech, declared that well managed mill
of any capacity could make net annual
profit on its capital of fifteen to twenty
per cent. This business should receive
the attention of Northern capitalists, as
this is better investment than the South
ern outrage mill that has SO long cursed
the nation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
Monisy. August 10. 1854


The question as to the scope Of the
amendment to our state constitution re
garding the change IN the time for the
election of county officers whose terms
expire the present fall, is one that admits
of good argument on both sides.
!. At the same time the amendment was
the expressed win of the people the last
resort and the only point at issue is how
that expressed win shall be executed,
The question of expense naturally enters
into the case, as an election is On expen-
sive luxury which while enjoyable to a
certain class of voters is not generally de-
sired too frequently.
By the simple hold over process, the
present incumbents, who have been selected
to fill the respective positions, will con-
tinue to exercise their official duties until
their successors are duly elected and quail
fed, which win be in 1882.
In this way several thousand dollars will
be saved to the people, and the laws will
be more faithfully executed than would be
the case if new persons were selected for
the intervening year.
If there is any doubt as to the legality
of the hold-over process it should be deci-
ded by legal process, if unfavorable, an.
election could then be called.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15


There is reason to suppose that the re-
cent move on the part of some influential
citizens of Rock Island and Moline to Sc
cure county hospital, will result in the
object desired.
That such an Institution is greatly need
ed, no one will doubt, while its saving to
the county renders its establishment of
still greater Importance.
/ By the construction of a county hospital
in the immediate vicinity of the two larger
cities in the county, the necessities for en-
iarging the present poor farm win not be
50 urgent. In fact, with a small expendi
ture of money. the present quarters for
paupers can be made to answer every pur-
pose.
The meeting held in this city tomorrow
afternoon should attract large attendance,
as every one who is interested in the well
fare of suffering humanity as well as those
who look upon the project solely in the
light of an economical move, should by
their presence lend aid to the plan of giving
to this county an institution where the
afflicted can be properly cared for at as lit
tie expense as is consistent with proper
treatment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

The febrile and feeble condition of the
President on Saturday caused an unusual
excitement in Washington. The attending
surgeons, however, did not share in the
general alarm, as they maintained that dis
pite the high pulse their patient was i'm
proving. It certainly appears very
strange to an ordinary mortal why such
intense febrile manifestations should be
exhibited in patient suffering from a
wound that Is represented to be not in a
vital organ. 1t is certainly hoped that the
President viii recover, at the same time it
cannot be denied that the prospect for
such recovery is not as fiattering as could
be desired.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

Dennis Kearney has rival, If not a sue
cessor, in California, in the person OF
Robert B. Ammon, who is organizing q
gigantic anti-monopoly league. He is the
Same man who. during the railroad strike
of 1877, took such an active part in the
riot at Pittsburg.
He is represented to be good organ
izer, and in this lies his strength. Of
course he will be invited to attend the
anti-monopoly convention which is called
at Utica on the 18th of the present month,
for such striking proof of what anti
monopoly viii produce should not be
sighted at the coming convention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15


Ex-Gov. Seymour and his wife enter
tanned large party of orphans from the
ST. Johns asylum ia Utica last Thursday
This custom Of yearly entertaining the
little orphans has been observed by the re-
tired statesman for long time.
What contrast presents itself in the
lives of Gov. Seymour and Gen Grant.
The former retires from public life, and de-
votes his time and attention to study and
the amelioration of the unfortunates of the
country.
The latter is still before the public as a
candidate, accepting donations from men
whom he is expected to serve If ever re-
elected His time is spent in enjoyment
and horse racing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
r.. -.


Rock ISLAND County. % =
In The Circuit Court to the September term. 1851.
John 3. Smith, re. Mary A. SIM sh-1n ohaneery.
Affidavit of the non residence of Mary A. Smith
the above defendant, having been ded in the
notice is therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the eomplai ant, died his
bill OF complaint in said Court, the chaieery
side thereof, en- the 2snd day OF July. 1854. and
that fhereup0n Summons iseued out OF SAID Court
wherein said sui is now pending. returnaDie on
rs IL by law required. Now, unless you. the said
nonresident defendant above named. shall Per
sonasIy be and appear before said Circuit Conrt
the first day OF the next term thereof to be holden
Ct the C0nn House, in and for the SAID county. on
and plead, answer or demur to the said Complain
ants bill of complaint. the same and the matters
and things therein cha ged and stated viii be to-
ken as confessed. and decree entered against you
according 10 the prayer Of said biz ~
l.. r. HARS0Ns Clerk,
Rock Island, Ills, July 22nd, 1881.
d. NJ. CuAAHx, Comps Sol. 7-17s4W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

for speculative purposes, IS such has
known % be the case % past years. Thee
bears are Of the opinion that the yield
win approximate an average crop, and
such may prove to be the facts later in the
season.
1t this connection it is stated that Cali
fornia and Oregon have a surplus of 3d.
600, 900 bushels of wheat available for ex-
port This win prevent famine at least
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

A Democratic mayor Of Philadelphia
appointed four negroes on the police force,
which caused several Republican patrol
men to hand in their resignation They
refused to work with '.niggers.'' And this
right after an election.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

The Cincinnati Commercial as well as
many weekly papers are publishing series
of articles entitled Son 20 Richmond"
These papers, as well as the Republican
party, have been fighting the war over
again since 1865
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

Cook, the man who was fined for slap
ping Morrison, the person who expressed
q desire that Gen. Garfield would die, is
the latest and most popular Ohio man. 1t
is expected that Gov. Foster will issue, on
his account, another Thanksgiving proc
lamafinn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

Baroness Burdett Couts Bartlett thinks
that England has been made the great
power which she is to day on account of
her noble women.
England has never suffered any DR.. Mary
Walker females, which fully accounts for
her prosperity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

1t is probable that the negroes have de-
serted the Republican fold, or was the
Virginia readjusting reputation Republi
can convention only caused by the well
known insincerity of Malone?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

The crop prospects for the present sea
son are anything but promising; and the
unfayorable reports as to the condition of
advance in their quotations.
The reports however are believed
d. many to have been oYercolored
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

The investigation of the star route
thieves has temporarily been stopped. Is
it possible that the present administration
will initiate the Grant regime in its treat
ment of political robbers?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

Mothers and Nurses shonld see to 1t that the In
FAINT constitution Is built up and siren gthened by
proper food before the trying SUMNER MONTHS
come, which are the most dangerous to infant Life
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

Passengers carried ON Freight traine u. follows:
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-15

The question as to the scope Of the
amendment to our state constitution re
frapd;no the change IN the time for the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-08
How 90 Shake Hands.

There are only two or three people
now living who can successfully shake
hands. There is good deal Of hand.
shaking done through the country,
especially at this season OF the rear, but
only very small per cent. OF the shak-
ers and shAkees know how 70 do 1t 90 -
70 get the entire amount Of exhilaration
out Of IT. Some grab the hand OF an
adversary In q quick, nervous manner
that scares the victim nearly 10 death.
while others aide the cold and clammy
paw at you 50 that you feel the same as
when you drop > cold raw oyster with
vinegar on It down your back. II you
are shaking hands with 3 lady incline
the head forward With . soft and grace.
ful yet half-timid movement, like
boy climbing b4rbed-wire fence with
. fifty-pound watermelon. Look gently
In her eyes with q kind Of pleading
smile, beam on her features bright
and winsome beam, say something that
you have heard some one else say On
similar occasions and in the mean time
shake her hand in subdued jet vigorous
way, not as though you were trying 10
make nssh by pulveriEing her fingers
nor jet In too conservative q manner.
allowing her hand 10 fall with sicksn-
ing thud when you lei so. Care should
b taken also not to hang On TO the
hand more than half IN hour In public,
as bystanders might make remarks.
This is now considered quite outre and
mandamuR--Nys's Boomsraag.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-12-08
Artificial parls.

In France : pearl costing sixteen
dollars : nov inflated for atty esnls
or : dollar. aud 20 successfully .
70 he sold Fl ne pzies OF ths genulns
article 10 any one not : verilabie ex-
per-. and even the latter clAss are often
puzzled. The artificial pearl. however.
Il simply glass bead or globe which L
Eirst coated on the inside with glue
made Of parchment. then treated With
peculiar so-oalled " essence" after
which it i filIsd with va. Tie eszsnoe
In the chief peasly ingredient. and Is OBJ.
obtained By rubbing together white
ASH. 30 - to remove me scales The
Whole Il then strained through linen
and eft % deposit - sediment, which
Is ths essence IN question. = requires
ab0as 1900 flsh = produce : pound o
he psaFIy essence.