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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-02-26

In the State Senate Wednesday the re.
surns of the election of Echley B. Coke in
the Twenty first District were presented,
but objection was made to his being qualified
on the ground that lie had voluntarily
brought himself within the clause of the
Constitution disqualifying from holding
Office Those who violate the election laws. A
resolution was offered for the appointment
Of Special Committee TO investigate the
matter, but, pending action, the morning
session expired and it went over
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-02-26
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obtained for new inventions, or for imp owe
ments in old ones. Caveats, IniIineements
Tra6e-Marks. and oil patent Dusn's IS peUmpt
ly attended to.
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN RE-
JECTED may TIL in most cases. be pai en- Ted
hy us. Being opposite the U. ) Patent Ohce,
and engaged in PATENT BUSINESS EX
ULCSIVELY, we cpn secure pat ents IN les
time than those who are remote from Wash
iug,On
When Inventors send model or sketch. We
make se9rCh in he Pat enh Oflce, and adv ~ ns
to Its Dntentlbllity FREE OF CiIAEGE 90 res
DOndence confidential fees reasonable; a. d
NO Oh RGE UNLESS PATENT Is OBJ
TANNED -....
We refer bv permITsion to tho CITY Postmas
ter and TO the superintendent OF the Posi- OF
flee Money order Division In Washington. For
special referen es, circular advice t.rms. &C.,
address, c.. "A SNOW & CO..
dec, ll--cOr
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-02-26

A EsstI wiz.sd. - Big Pay. Light Work
a Steady Employment SAMPLES FREQ Ad-
uress, N. L. BYRN, No. 20 NASSAU street.
New York. Jan. 20 Gln
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-02-26
InteFe6t on County bonds.
REHABILITATION,

Total amount Of receipts. .4sSJl -
Total amount OF Dlsburss-
tnents. nts..................., 0tsoo 70
Balance In hands OF Treas
urer, Jan l, lSSl........ llana o.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
PRTSSIAN OUTLAWS.

BERLIN, Aug 9.-The anti-Jewish dis
turbances have occurred at Jastraw, Wes
Prussia, during which a rabbi was wound
ed, his assailants escaping after a regular
fight with the police Further disturban
ces of the same character occurred at Bah
litz, Pomerania.
BERLIN, Aug. $50 many towns and
villages in western Russia, where the pop
ulation is principally Jewish, have recently
been burned, that it is impossible to resis
the suspicion that systematic incendiarisII
is in progress. Up to June 18th many
towns and villages were burned, since ther
fresh fires have occurred. Two of thu
most terrible were at Korez and Minsk
From ten to twenty houses and shops wer'
destroyed at Korez, and thirty-nine per
sons were killed. The bulk of the survi
yOrs retired destitute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
ATALE OF SPOTTED TAIL.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-The Indian Blu
reau received official information of tn,
killing of Spotted Tail at Rosebud Agency
last Friday, by Crow Dog, another SIou,
chief to-day. There are no particulars
There has been bad feeling between these
chiefs, and lately the Secretary of the In
terror ordered Spotted Tail to ccme tc
Washington to consult with the depart
ment about the Sioux. The department
thinks that Crow Dog got jealous of Spot
ted Tails prominence and influence, as the
latter was killed the very day he was tC
start to Washington. Grow Dog was cap
tain of the police of the Rosebud Agency
When Crow Dog and Spotted Tail were in
Washington together the last time there
was bad blood between them, and they
carried pistols for each other Spotted
Tail was ambitious to become the chief OF
all the Sioux, and Crow Dog was aspirant
for great honors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09

their rights. Charles p. Goodwin. of Chi
eago, was elected chairman; Mr.. Oberbeck,
of Cincinnati, vice chairman, and John L.
Smith. of Cincinnati, secretary. Commit
tees were then appointed. This evening
there was a grand reception and festival
given by the local carpenters at 205 Blue
Island avenue, and tomorrow a grand
mass meeting viii be held. which will be
addressed by T. J Mcguire, of st. Louis,
and others. There win be grand parade
towards the end of the week
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
INFERNAL MACHINES.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 9.-The residence of
Dr. VIM. Bowen on Scituate street. burned
last night with the barn. An internal ma
chine, operated by clock work was found
in the ruins of the barn, and doubtless
some diabolism was used on the house.
DR.. Bowen has been very active in enforc-
ing the law against liquor selling and has
suffered before. There is great excite
mpnt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
oyERTUREs.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Indirect overtures
made to John Dillon that he should be re-
leased on condition that he would 90 to
Madeira or elsewhere, where the climate is
more favorable for pulmonary diseases,
were finally declined by him. He also pos
itively declines to make any condition up
on his release
In compliance with urgent request many
home-rule members of parliament have re
turned to London to be present when the
amendment to the land bill will be consid-
cred in the House of Lords.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
WOOD CARyERs

CHICAGO, Aug. 8.-The National Car
penters and Joiners' Convention met here
to-day at three o'clock. It was called to
order By Gustave Liebkert, of ST. Louis.
VIM Black, of Chicago, welcomed the del
egates, who number ITO, and represent
every part of the country. Mr.. Black said
the workingmen had no protection from
legislation, and it was time to combine
against the tyranny of monopolies and
plan a strong organization to maintain
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
No Good Preaching.

No man can do good job of work,
preach good sermon, try a law suit well
doctor patient, or write a good article
when he feels miserable and dull, with
sluggish brain and unsteady nerves, and
none should make the attempt in such a
condition when it can be so easily and
cheaply removed by little Hop Bitters.
See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
ENGLISH NOTES.

LONDON Aug. 9.-There is undoubtedly
dissatisfaction on the part of the govern
ment to drop the powers acceded under CO.
ercion act.
1t is stated that the Deanery of West
minister has been offered to Rev. Henry Mon
tague, butler, head master, who has prob
ably accepted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
REEORMERS.

LYNcHBURG, VA, Aug. 9.-All the
republican leaders in the State are here to
attend the State Convention, Chairman
Cochran secured one hall, and Malone
republicans anticipating a split secured
another. 1t is thought if the straight outs
make things too warm, the coalitionists
will retire to their own hall Mahones
partisians have the greatest number of in
fuential republicans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
~ the undersigned at the City Clerks office, Rock
Island ILL.,. until O'Clock p. the 18th daT OF
August 1884, for the building Of the superstructure
of bridge to be built by the city of Rock Island,
across Rock River, at Milan Ills
The bridge viii be in two spans of l4o feet each
roadway IS feet in the cear-no sidewalks. To car
ry distributed load of 1000 pounds per running foot
and rolling load of ten tons single pair OF
wheels. Wrought parts to bear tensile strength
of at least 600 pounds per inch section
with factor Of safety A. Cast iron parts must be fres
from flaws and of the best quality All timber musi
be sound and free from shakes, rot, splits sap
and large loose knots.
Bidders win furnish their plans and speciica-
tions and will state what parts to be painted o.
dressed and in what manner. Bids win be received
for all wood all iron or for combination bridge.
The right is reserved 70 reject any all bids.
GEORGE w. HENRY.
DAVID STEPHENS.
JOHN g. LAFRENZ.
26dtd Bridge COMMITTEES.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
RUSSIAN CROPS

WASHINGTON Aug. 9.-Minister Foster
writes TO the Department of State under
date OF July 1e, 1881, that the Russian
wheat crop is likely to be one of the lar
gest ever raised in the empire, and that ex
port promises to be much greater than us
ual. FROM Moscow, which is the great
commercial center of Russia, it is reported
that all branches of farming are beginning
TO revive and flourish after long season
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
AUSTRIAN COMPETITION.

VIENNA, Aug. emperor Francis Jo-
seph expresses great interest in the Arlberg
tunnel. He has repeatedly dwelt on the
importance of a railway as opening fresh
markets for Austrian corn. which, when
completed, win furnish an outlet that will
enable them to compete favorably with
American corn in some parts of Western
EI1rOnn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
MEDICAL. MENTION

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The worshipful soci-
ETY. of apothecaries last night entertained
one hundred and fifty foreign delegates to
the international medicine congress Ma
jor Boiling. Z. S. A, responded for the
Americans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09

OF depression, solely on account of
the prospects of an abundant harvest It
viii not be without practical political infiu
ence also, for much discomfort in the in
terror has resulted from hard times and
short crops
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases
Kidney Wort produces healthy action Of
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison Equally efficient in
Liquid or Dry form.-Hster Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
THE CHINESE STUDENTS.

HARTFORD, Aug. 8.-The first party of
Chinese students connected with the edu-
cational commission of this country left for
home to day, going via San Francisco. The
party numbered about twenty. Other par
ties win soon follow.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
DI

MAGEE-Mrs. Elizabeth A, wife of George 5.
McGee of consumption of the bowels aged 43 years
months and "A days.
Funeral from residence on Sixth avenue, between
Fifteenth and Sixteenth street.
St. Louis and Quincy papers please copy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09

A SAFE AND SURE means of restoring
the youthful color of the hair is furnished
by Parker's Hair Balsam, which is deserv-
edly popular from it's superior cleanliness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
COMMERCIAL.


Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. Aug. 9.
wheat-Unsettlcd; closing easier; 24ss cash !;
/ 941 AUG; 17Ss Sept.
Corn-Weak and lower; 53s4 cash; 569s Sept;
51A Oct
Oats-Higher for cash; 3SA cash; 3sA Aug.
Rye-S7.
Barley-S4.
Pork--Firm; It 80 cash,
Lard--Weak and lower; very dull; II 37A cash !;
II 45 asked Sept.
Whisky-1 II.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 900; active; best &c higeer:
light o 40GeG SO; mixed packing OoO6 so; heavy
5O0o5 go
Catte-Receip,s .6,400: slow: range 3 0004 so !;
exports q GelG6 40; common to good shipping 80
as so; butchers 00QB3 80; stockcrs and feeders 3
00lD4 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
f,eu VsGA naT4s:

Ekw Ynnk, Aug. 9.
<IHANf'fAt-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
p a LA TIAL lis FIRM AR Y
Permanently Established since 1865.
ONE Tnstitut1on3 z

KIND World
Island
remarkable of her medicines tie following:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09

MRS DIR KEcB-Dear Madam: feel it my d
send word of praise and thanks fer the benefit
had almost gone TO corruption; was nearly bly,
iim's confined to my room aud bed. My hear'ne
My throat troubled me considerable and my luI
not see to walk The scum that had been growi
now well any p4rson. feel so well in
feel like new person. No amount Of money VI
menced your treatment We are poor, but what
med cines are all what you Recommend them t.
house for any money. + there is anything the m
enjoy good health, and can cheerfully reccommt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-09
LAST NIGHT.

WASHINGTON, Aug 8th.-Blaine has
sent the following to Lowell, Minister at
London: The presidents condition at IL
o'clock to night is considered by physicians
as encouraging. The increase of pulse
and temperature is regarded as the natural
result of the medical operations of this
morning, in which deep incision three
inches in length on the surface was made.
The same course may produce a still high
er pulse and temperature tomorrow, after
which decided amelioration is confidently
anticipated by the surgeons.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-25
A BLIND NEWSVENDER.

"Papcrs, evening papers" The cricr was the
blind newsnan Gilbert Hayes who for year has been
selling papers the junction Of Broadway, Ffth-avc
and TWentythird-st. u" j. young yet being apparently
about thirythTee years Of Four years he was
kicked upon the left shoulder by horse his head was
Knocked against n BEAM and his right eye pierced
by projecting spike. The eye had to be removed and
the left eye soon became useless through sympathetic
affection.
lis voice has a peculiar quality and ntonaton, like
that OF a man cropping his way in the dark. Unlike
most newsvenders he does not desert his post except
for lunch unless the last paper has been disposed Of
one evening he was making his way along Broad
way lie was carrying his heavy cane, usuQl which
at every few he strikes against the pavement TO
maze sure OF his way.
Going home Y THE TRIBUNE reporter said 10 him, as
he joined him;
"You seem to walk about as well os if you had your
~ Well, get along pretty well, sur. I've got used to
Can you sec any difference between day ana nightl"
"No, sur; ITS always night with me ever SINCE lost
Are you not afraid to against somebody or some
thing 3" ...--.., ,..,, u...-.,,..-,..-
clear of anything Of that Kind. feel IL front OF
Ike Now # yoq hadn't spoken and stood right beside
me there. close. like that"
Papers" he called ont, and having sold one lie went
II vou should come IN TO me ia know II. I should
feel YOU can't tell how h Is bat think It's my breath
sometimes. You my breath goes ont Of me- and II
ANYTHING Is me my breath seems to stop and turn
back q So can ten every time Now when am
going toward post ana get near 20 u, always have
that peculiar feeling, and II for eyes. I've
heard tell that bas wings sensitive Ike In that sort
way; that when they come near pOstur tree
thing like that their wings feel ~ and they away
quick as a wink. It's something ike thar that keeps
from running against anything any person"
How do yOu know when YOU come to a 4-treet F"
90 can feel It 10 the air II feels opcu like. ]
feel that Just easy If could IL. | tel
acly when come the opening, and / know within a
foottust where am TO step down to cross over
" No danger of being over then, when you are
crOssingl"
how far j. away. 50 calculate just when 10
over never get anything, though that viii take
the place OF my eyes. Goodnight, sur"
New-York tribune., 1881-12-25

stomach pump" Mr.. swinburne has proved before
now that he can write as good nonsense verses as
Mr. Edward Lear himself. Did thin volume, en-
titled Heptalogia," ever make its way over to
you That also was published anonymously, but
was known to Mr.. Swinburnes, ana was made
up of versfed travestes of popular poets, Mr.. Ten
nysoD among them, aud Lord Lytton as well, who
will be likely TO remember to the day of his death
the sting of the lash laid on his poetical back. As
for Mr.. Tennyson and his preacher-poem, he can
hardly complain of the ridicule to which he has
laid himself open If he chooses 10 take part in a
controversy between Science ard the Church. well
and good But he must expect TO be reminded that
lie is of his own ground His Despair was meant
to be taken seriously Mr. Swinburncs Disgust
may also be taken seriously if anybody likes
G.. W. s.
New-York tribune., 1881-12-25
PnYsIoLoGIcAL USE OF CELLU

PHYSIOLOGICAL USE OF CELLULoID.-An ac-
count II given OF dentist la Banbcrg having modelled
n celuloid nasal organ for patient who had lost his
nose Ia consequence OF lupus khinoplaaty 1t Is stated
had been tried but the absence Of the nasal carages
made the operation unsuccessful one the nasal pass
ages kept open by the introduction of goose qus
and patient IN distressing condition. In thls
oase plasteroparis model of the parts was first made
and then wax fitted 70 the same; tins was after
ward worked IN celluOid and two httlc silver canulB
substituted the quills By hooket the cellu-
loid nOse was attached to pair OF Bpectaces. Ihe
apparatus said to occasion hte or no Inconvenience
New-York tribune., 1881-12-25
MINING INTERESTS IN MEXICO.

SAN Francisco, Dec. PA dispatch fronr
Tucson says:
r. DeLong has just returned from bis trip TO sonora
and reports great revival mining interests. Mucd
American capital flowing INTO the northern dstr'cts
The state Administration is showing great favor toward
American capital, and Is lending every encouragement
Governor ortiz especially interested In encouraging
the immigratlo OF Apericaus-
New-York tribune., 1881-12-25
MCFARLAND ACQUITTED.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 24.-The arguments of
both sdos in the trial OF Mcfarland the Molly Mcguire
at Uniontown, Pa, were concluded this morning, and
after the charge Of Court the the jury
who, after being out hour and half returned YER
dict of not guilty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-11
TIE NEW-JERsEY ELECTION.

DISPUTED ELECTION IN PAssAIC RESULT or
CITY CLERKS MISTAKE A RECOUNT POSSIBLE
IN ESSEN
Tho legality of the election in Passaic, Passaic
County, New-Jersey, S questioned. II is owing to
mistake made by City Clerk Norton in issuing the
call for the election. Instead of saving that an
election would take place on Tuesday, November 3,
from oc'ock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the
evening he said from o'clock in the morning
untIi o'clock in the evening. In consequence of
his mistake several of the polling places did not
open until the specified time, and in
some cases the judges of election, seeing
the mistake and arriving ut z O'Clock, swOre
IN substitutes for the absent clerks and inspectors.
When the duly elected officers came hot words were
exchanged before the substitutes would retire to
make place for the legal officers of election Several
persons who arrived to vote at the polls before
o'clock could not do So and had to go away without
casting their ballots The Republican candidates
for Sheriff, County Clerk, Coroners and the candI-
date for Assembly in the Hid District that district
being IN Passac, declared elected If the vote
"t Passaic Is thrown out it would make
no possible difference in the result except
IN the case Of COronerthe rest of the candidates
having enou"h OF a majority without the vote of
iaSsaic. dispatch was received yesterday, from
Trenton. asking if CASTOR the candidate for Assem-
bly,, was elected outside of Passaic. 1t is not yet
known what the Democrats will do IN the case. II
is, however, rumorcd that they will contest the
election, and have sent a delegation to Trenton for
the purpose of seeing what be done in the matter
Jacob T.. Hanback,. the candidate for sheriff on
the CItzcu, tickctm Sussex County, is elected over
John 7. Hayes DrmJ by nine majority. The
rumors Of attempts to fasIly the returns have not
been -ub,tauiiatcd.
A recount OF the vote in different districts of
Essex County reduces the majority Of William i.
Stalushy RrpJ tor senator rom 80 10 23. The
County tduyaSScrS viii meet today. If they de
clare Mr. St1usby elected the Democrats will prob
ably @pply 20 the courts for a recount In that
there viii alWos, certainly bc material increase IN
Mr.. : aiusby majority, rs Democratic tickets with
NtaiusJy'- uam- Iu the place OF Judge Ieescs were
east In several districts. In many instances these
ticket, were counted TOR Judge Tccsr. The ballot
boxes were laced m q room IN the City Han We'd
uc-Gay night aud twl policemen were detailed 20
guard them, The Democratic City Committee asked
tor and Obtained permission to place watcher IN
ia. room with the officers.
In Monmouth County The majority for John
= Aprirraio tine Republican candidate for State
senator, over the Democratic can iidatc George W.
Patterson, !, $50. Benjamin Gr.gg,, the Repubh-
can candidate iu the Ma Assembly District, has "A
ma IuTi oyer Charles |. Gordon, Democrat, Oi 200.
The Nationalist ticket received only few vote
in the county. There was no opposition To John l.
thompson, Democrat, VINO was elected sheriff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-11
WEDDIYG BELLS IN MADBoy 1VEYUE.

There was a large and fashionable assembly
in the Memorial Presbyterian Church, AT Madisonaye
and Fifty thirds last evening to witness the marriage
of John T.. Dickinson and Miss Annie Belle Timpson,
daughter Of Cornelius +. 1impson. The Rev
DR. Burchard conducted the service The
usherp were: A. NJ Wood, j. ID. HARRISON George Free
man, Charles KOh-att, Burus Hunter aud Allen God
win. The bridesmaids were dressed In whltc satln
raze dresses with Pekn stripe made In princess Style
with long trains, the cOrrage eat square and trimmed
They we're: Miss Carrie Sanford, Miss Nellie Tmpsyn,
Miss Mamie Elmer and Miss Minnie smiley. The brides
drrss wa. made Of white satin with long train in
heavy folds The entire front front trimmed with fine
cut crystal beads the collar borcred with the
same The corsagc was cut square. Orange blossoms
were used to garish the train aud To astch the bridal
veil.
Tna guests included Mr.. and Mr9. Charles J. Osborn
bridge Mr. ana Mrs J.. II. PuIdy, George Freeman Mr..
Mrs g. T. HaAsct Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coolidge, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred TmpsOn, Miss Ncya Sherwood. Stephen Is
Hatch Mr and Mrs. Charles Soule, Mrs. Henry X.
Barker L. G. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dickinson.
Colonel and Mrs. W. +. Schafer, Mr.. and Mrs T.
+. Dickinson. J. T. Agnew, Mr. and Mrs. +. X.
Dickinson, Mr.. and Mrs. James Flanagan, Mr.
and Mrs. Sherwood. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, >. j. Campbell
Captain Gunner, Mr. and Mrs Petit, OF Orange y. j.
Mr. and Mrs. Mesereau Of Orange, Mr. ana Mrs. Lyman
Knight Of Orange, Mr. and Mrs william Dickinson Mas
Peck the Misses Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barrett.
reception for intimate friends held at the house VI
the brides father, No. 1908 Madison-ave.