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Smyrna times., 1881-10-19
WHOLE NO. 1872.
All Sorts from All Sources,

There is quite tide of immigration 70
Florida from Kentucky.
The business doing on the southern rail.
road IS simply unprecedented.
Last season Texas produced .200Ooo
bales OF cotton. worth $GOOOOOOO
during the last two years over POO
houses have ben built in Plaouemine. La
mere are 800 students at the University
Of Virginia. About 80 in the law class
The crops in China are flourisbinr ond
there Is demand for shipping tonnage
american : ships are getting f2 per ton for
freight.
Een. Thomas T. Crittenden of Missouri
mas accepted the position Of general man
ager OF the Garfield monument fura
The fund now amounts to So142
United States Consul Roosevelt. oi
bordeaux, estimated the deficiency in the
French wheat crop to be 58.OOOOO bush.
els which will have to be supplied by i'm
portation
The public Is desirous 10 know what
Office Mr. +. G. Booth, of PHILADELPHIA
wants. He has built villa at an exnensc
OF $4,000 for President Arthur to occupy
during the Yorktown Celebration.
The convicts in the Ohio Penitentiary
nave sent Sl0oto the Michigan sufferers
lhey raised this sum by denying them
selves the luxury of tobacco and by the
sale OF trinkets which they had made A
good sermon could be preached from tina,
text
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

Mr. William Hadeler at the Marathon
Hotel, Wausau, after extreme suffering
with rheumatism, without any benefit
from physicians or various preparations
was cured by st Jacobs Oil.-Wis. Er.
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19
. ALI RHEUM.

will Mcdonald. 2542 Dearborn St., Chicago, CRATE
fully acknowledges 0 cure of Salt Rheum ON head,
neck face, arms and legs for seventeen years; not
able TO walk except on hands and knees for one year.
not able TO help himself for eight years. tried hun
dreds of remedies doctor pronounced his case nope
less permanently cured by the Cuticura Remedies.
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19
Great Hood Medicines.

The half has not been told of to the great curative
powers of the Cuticura Remedies have paid hun
dredS of dollars for medicines 10 cure diseases of the
blood and skin. and never found anything yet to
equal the Cuticura Remedies.
CHAS A. WILLIAMS, Providence. r.. /,
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19
MRS. JULIA G. CUSHING.

Brunswick, n. j., has school teacher
by the name of Sarah Bernhardt. As she
does not resemble Bernhardt except in
name the pupils never mistake her for the
furule.
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

The hat which General Garfield wore
on the day of his Inauguration is now in
the possession of General Weaver, of
Grand Rapids. 1t was made by him for
the President and presented with the
agreement that it should be returned to
him when General Garfield had discarded
it. After the Presidents death it was
found and sent to its loyal maker
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

Tumors, erysipelas, mercurial diseases, serof-
ula, and generally debility cured by DR..
Lindsey's Blood Sesrcher"
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

case: gratifying, wholesome relief beyond q
money value. Cure begins from first appliea-
tion, and is rapid, radical and permanent.
choking, putrid mucous dislodged. membrane
cleansed and healed, breath sweetened, smell
taste and hearing restored. Complete treat
ment for 81. Ask for Sanford's Radical Cure.
Death to rats and vermin, Parsons Exter-
r,spator
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

The Wisconsin Methodist Conference
has requested the bishop not to give
charges to clergymen who use tobacco.
This is a step in the right direction, for
was it not written by the prophets, "TO-
bacco is an Indian weed and from the
devel doth proceed"
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

The widow of Mr. Singer of sewing
machine fame, who some time ago mar
ried certain Viscount d'Estenburgh of
unknown nationality, has been promoted
to the rank of duchess at the trifling
expense of $4,000 franc Dukedoms seem
to be the only commodity not affected by
the late drought. They are still very
cheap.
Smyrna times., 1881-10-19

Some parts of this State are 50 malariOus
that the inhabitants must choose between
copious doses of quinine and whisky or
death; yet they seem to have no desire to
move away even when better oppOrtuni-
ties are offered. The love of home is ever
strong in the human breast.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
SAYINGS IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec 29.-The State says:
The general sentiment of the members of
the House committee on elections regard
ing the Cannon Campbell case from Utah
ia that neither is fitted to take seat in the
House. The committee will inquire into
the subject whether Cannon is an alien.
Ex- Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, says he
is satisfied that Sargent is to be Secretary
of the Interior Mitchell is well informed
regarding Pacific Coast politics. Other
Pacific Coast republicans speak with the
same confidence. The impression here is
that he is the coming man.
Henderson, of Illinois, who recently
introduced in the House bin to regulate
| inter state commerce says he intends to
| devote considerable energy to the passage
| either of his bill or some other that viii
| control and regulate railroad tariffs. Ht
saws q law Of this kind is necessary
| to protect the stock hoider
of railroads as we'll as other classes OF peo
ne. As it now stands spectators ant
| stoc;k brokers band together and wrccl
oInosf any road they attack. They thel
Inv the deprecated property and thus ar
ro,3;dIv eating control of all roads Gen
| Henderson saws that in the last congrcs
he favored a law fixing minimum rate
| which railroads should charge, but now
is inclined to favor a bill fixing the max
mum rates, SO that zach shipper may ca
cu1ate precisely what his transportatio
will cost him He says II the present cor
gress fails to pass such law will b
guilty of neglect of duty ,|haf the eeonn'r
win not pardon.
District Attorney Corkhill says: Da'
| idge will open the argument TO. tne 20,
ernment in the Guiteau case. T. zen sul
pose Scoville will follow. | dol u Aho
whether Reed will speak or not. soos
!. Porter will then close the case. 70 a
expect to speak unless the question u }
risdiction is raised, on which / am pr I'a
ed to say something. That was consi @
ed O. great question at first, but it seems
| be lost sight Of now"
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
THE SOUTH.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 29,-Inforniation
has been received here of threatened riot
at Plymouth, N G.. Hundreds OF armed
negroes are in the town, swearing the de-
struction of life and property. The mayor
telegraphed Gov. Jarvis for military force
to suppress violence. The trouble grew
out of the shooting of a constable by two
negroes who were resisting arrest for breach
Of the peace on Saturday last, when one
man was stabbed and some others injured
in the ensuing affray. Grave fears are felt
for the safety of life and property IN town.
RALEIGH. N. c., Dec. 29.-The O6ser-
GERS Plymouth special says of the riot sat
urtay: Some negroes were fighting, when
the town constable attempted to stop IT,
He was wounded, one of his possee NOR
tally wounded and another stabbed On
Tuesday arrests were made and some par
ties bound over to the Superior Court. On
the way to Jail the sheriff was attack cd Dy
negroes and the prisoners released ana =, art
still at large The doctor attending the
diving man was attacked. The rioters ar'
armed and defy the authorities. The gov
| ernment has ord cred several companies u
/ the town.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
ADMINISTRATORS Sale.

STATE OF ILLINOIS. ss
RocK ISLAND COUNTY, ss
In the County Court of said Rock Island County
James s. Gilmore, Administrator of the Estate or
Jane A Harrison deceased.
Robert Smith James Reed, George Gilmore. VII
liam II. Gilmore, Mary Rathburn, Saran
fireman John Gilmore, Hugh Giimore
and the unknown owners of lot -four t4 IN DiocK
thrty-four (34) in the Chicago or lower addltoh 70
the City of Rock Island in said Rock lslano
county Petition 30 sell real estate.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF an order
of said County Court entered in the above en-
titled suit on the nine nineteenth I. Gay
the fourth day of February. A d. 1882 at the hour
of two o'clock in the afternoon at the north door OF
the Court House in the City Of Rock Island in the
sell at public vendue the following described parcel
of real estate situated in the county of ROCK lsiand
and State of Illinois, viz Lot four a. In block
thirty-four ) in the Chicago or lower addltlon ta
the City of Rock Island
Said sale to be upon the following terms VIZ
quarter cash down at the time OF sach SAFE ana lns
remainder Upon credit Of not less than SIX months
! and not more than twelve months from the DAY o
such sale with interest at six cent. per annun
note to be taken for said deferred payment ana IN
terest with good personal security and mortgage Oh
the premises sold the payment OF such pnr
/ chase money :, 900.
4 Dated this 2sth day of December. A. ID. 1851
! JAMES s. GILMORE.
Administrator of the Estate of Jane A. Harrison
| OSBORN CURTIS.
81 Solicitors for said administrator
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30

with three others, were making for the Ar
kansas shore when intercepted by Chief
Davis, who had with him Capts. Hackett and
O'Haver. also Of the police force. When
Nelms was commanded to halt he showed
fight; drew down his gun to shoot but it
missed fire. The chief then fired the fatal
shot. Nelms and his party were wen armed
with shot guns and pistols. His compan-
ions were captured and lodged in the sta
ton house.
GALVESTON, Dec 29.-The news special
from Gainesville says: Another stage rob
berry occurred near Black Hollow this even
ing The mail bags were rified of valuable
packages. The robbers were young lads.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. ga sensation is
produced by the absconding Of promi
nent young lawyer named Gottleib Engel
He is probably an embeZzler and forger te
large amount Engel was connected by
marriage to the best Jewish families here
| in Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati. A
warrant for his arrest has been issued
! Peculationssto the amount of SO, 900 have
| been traced to him, but the amount is be
| lieved to be several times that. No young
man was more trusted in wealthy Jewisl
circles.
BLOOMINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Rev. FL
| o. Hoffman, pastor of the First Methods
Episcopal church, of this city, and one o.
the most promising and brilliant ministers
| in the State, is charged by former female
domestic with beng the father of her lille
gitimate child. He declares the charg'
blackmail and protests his innocence. A
his own request he has been relieved of hi
pastoral duties pending the church trial
| which occurs shortly.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
THE sCHAEFFER-sExToN MATCH.

New York, Dec. 29.-The score IN the
Schaeffer- Sexton billiard match resulted;
Sexton. 600, Schaeffer, 575. The match
was for 600 points. Schaetfer kept the
lead until the 66th inning, when Sexton
made u, the best run on record, giving
him 2e1 to Schaeffer's 262. In the 10Th in
ming Schaeffer had the lead by points,
being 3O5 On the nth they were even at
3fy. On 4he SSth inning Sexton made
run of 10, and with 38S lead his opponent
bv ten. On the 93d inning Schaeffer won
bv run of 90, secured $50, and led by ]
point Sexton, however, soon passed him,
acd on the 9th inning was 36 ahead, and
on the 1 9th inning as ahead the score stand
ing. Sexton 4S2, Schaeffer 436. Schaehel
played poorly the next ten innings, and al
the end of the 126th inning the score was
Sexton 51S, Schaeffer 458. m the 18TH
inning Schaeffer scored 21 and sexton ID
/ In the 15Oth inning Sexton had 592, Schaef
| fer 534. Schaeffer in the closing innings
of the game made some very fine shots
but Sexton kept the lead and ran out II
the 15sd inning, Schaeffer having scoref
/ 576
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
AT LAST.
There is a Chance Of That
Trial Ending.
Railroad Statistics of Growth
and Business.
RascaIity in Dakota---Other
News.
SIGNS OF AN END

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 30th.-
In the Guiteau case to-day. Upon the first
witness leaving the stand, Corkhill an
nounced he had but
ONE MORE WITNESS
to introduce on the part of the Govern
ment. He would like to hear from Sco-
vile as to how much time he might want
to consume upon sur rebuttal, that some
idea might be had Of how much longer this
long-drawn-out trial would continue.
Scoville replied: I'VE have some wit
nesses whose names have been presented
since we closed our case, and / shall ask
the court to permit US to have them sworn
and eur reason viii be upon the ground of
NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE.
material to the case. shall only ask your
Honor, however, to allow me to ask few
questions relative to Independent facts not
heretofore known to me.
Corkhill, I'VE would like to know what
you expect to prove?
Scoville,-@'We have evidence to offer
relative to the prisoners mind just before
the shooting"
Davidge,-'Could you give us an idea
of how much time you viii want upon sur
rebuttal"?
ScovilIs, Several days, probably all of
next week"
Davidge,-'.We must object, your Hon
or to reopening this case,
Seoville insisted he did not desire to de
lay the trial or consume the time of the
court, but the prosecution had consumed
weeks with these expert witnesses, meet
ing with them nightly, and comforting
with them in preparation of this case, and
he did not propose to be cut short in the
matter of time; he would renew, however
" his proposition that the jury be allowed to
seperate and go to their homes, relying on
their honor and integrity,
Guiteau said, Il agree with that too,-
your Honor, they are high-toned, honora
BILE men, and amt afraid to trust then
anywhere. American people don't wan
me hung anyhow, and the best thing thi
prosecution can do is to dismiss the indict
ment and let US all go home. Judge Por
ter drawing towards the dock called atten
ton to the outbursts of the prisoner ant
intimated that if they were TO continue h
must request the dock to be moved to tn
farther corner of the room where at leas
the prisoner could not disturb the jury
do not ask" he added '@for immediat
action your honor" Guiteau (sneeringly
@:oh, you don't-Mr. Judge Porter"
ScoviIle-''I wish Judge Porter woul
make his motions where he desires arg'
ment or action upon them and not be COZ
tinually making his little speeches to IL
jury" Judge Porter ''as have a urdoun
ed right to do"
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
ICE PROSPECTS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3o.-Although there has
been no ice made this winter by any Chi
cago firms, yet ice dealers say they are not
alarmed, as two winter months yet remain,
and the chances are good for harvesting a
fine crop of ice. In case these hopes
should prove fallacious, however, they ad-
NIT they are in a very bad shape-worse
than ever before. One company, the
Washington, has an immense surplus, but
would not be able to avert AN ice famine
if the weather continue mild
It's asserted, some roads are taking grain
to the east as low as ten cents per hun
dred pounds, in Milwaukee the open rate
is 103 to New York. There is great de-
moralization in the business.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
RAILROAD BUILDING.

CHICAGO, Dec 30.-A railway Spublica-
ton SAYS the year 1881 has been especially
notable for the enormous extent and rapidi-
ty of railway construction in the United
States. Track has been laid on 258 differ
ent lines and aggregates 2, 242 miles--much
the largest mileage in any one year, the
largest previous mileage being 1879 in
1871. Some returns yet to be received
will probably swell the total to 5000. The
heaviest mileage was in Texas 1,411, Coz
orado had 493, Iowa 1864, Dakota 4303,
Ohio 4173, New Mexico 3493, Indiana 375,
Illinois BAL, Michigan 1884, Wisconsin 281,
Washington Territory 26sa, Virginia 2733,
and other states less, in all AZ states and
territories figure in the table connecting
Delaware, Idaho, Indian Territory, and
Utah only being left out. During the past
year the revenues of the Chicago & North
westernestimating the current week has been
$21, ,739, 900 against $40, AT, 900 last year
Four hundred and sixty three miles OF new
road has been built, making total OF q,
722. Chicago, Rock Island & Paclflt
earned $12, 100000 against 81, 700, ,oot
last wear. Snow blockades last winter ant
spring alone prevented much heavier earn
ings.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy earn
ed twenty three millions, or two and one
half millions more than in 1880, and ha
spent seven millions in construction alone
building over three hundred miles
The Chicago, Milwaukee 81 St. Pau
road earned SIG, 100000, and has bull
two hundred miles of new road Stats
tics of other roads are not yet forwar
enough for publication, but all have ha
gooo' prosperous year except the Lax
Shore and Michigan Central roads. whic
show a falling off.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30

No invalid who values health and Its blessings
should over risk the of testimony which exists
as her ability to apparently hopeless cases
Lincoln (lll) Herald. -
The Doctor is adding daily to her already hlustrl-
Gus and well-carned reputation. Peoria JournSl
Indeed. if all our physicians were TO take the
same interest. and work with the same professional
zeal as Mrs Dr. Keck, who gives her life, her entire
time and labor. to the grand conquest OF human
disease then would there be less attilcuon ana Det-
ter health at Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself a remarkable woman. Enga-
gng in the practice of medicine about Is years ago,
when it was difficult for a woman in any pubic
position have her qualities recognized, or even 10
meet tolerance. Mrs. DIR. keck. by virtue OF rare
merit supported by indomitably perseverance, has
worked heroicly and rapidly upward, until now she
stands upon eminence. professionally celebrated
| socially respected, and financially solid.-Daven
| port Gazette.
| Mrs Dr. Keck has shown herself TO be a wonder
full woman and her career is wonderful one. looh
| AT il what way you will-Peoria National Democrat
| Frank generous, and kind-hearted. she has woI
the affections of all classes, and is respected ant
but for her high qualities lady and upright citi
| zen.-Industres of Peoria.
| We speak from our own knowledge. when we So.
she is one of the most successful practitioners,
the treatment of diseases made speciality Dy ne
in this country.--W ashington Farmer.
| The growth of her business in this city has bee
steady and rapid and her reputation Tor practlca
skill in the treatment of chronic diseases Is widei
observation-disclosures Peorian.
During her last visit here it was wonderful to sc
the vast crowd of patients that gathered around he
Lincoln (Ill.) Herald.
! This lady has developed system Of practic
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
A DAKOTA IoR.

4ANKToN, Dec. 30.-Last winter the
county of Douglas was organized in SOUTH
ern Dakota, through the grossest perjury.
1t has only about forty voters, and the to-
tai value of its taxable property will not
exceed twelve or sixteen thousand dollars.
Yet the banking firm of Jesup, Patton s.
Co., of New York, telegraphed yeste uaay
that two hundred thousand dollars. oi
Douglas county bonds are on the ma rket
there. They were informed that the CO un.
ty had neither q school house nor an au
thorized school district and the securit lie.
named are absolutely worthless, as the ent irs
organization of the county is iilegaH.
charles l. Mccoy, clerk of the district
court, and candidate Tor the marshalshfp
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
CRIMINAL.

ELLSWORTH, Kan, Dec 29.-Phil UP L.
Gley, of Venaugo Ellsworth county. was
murdered and robbed and his house turn
ed. The perpetrators are not known.
VIRGINIA CRY, Dec. 29.-The bodisss OF
Pierander PoIlack and wife, proprlete IS OF
the toll house st Six Mfe Caflon, were
found in the charred ruins of their house
last night. They were evidently nurd' rec
and the house fired to conceal the CT me
which was committed for money.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 29.-Ed Nelms, the ne
cro rnurderer, who, with sixteen oths rs
recently escaped from the fernando Miss
;ai1 was shot and killed carly this MON
;ng bv Chief of Police w. g. Davis. Nein as
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
A Popular Tonic for weak Lungs and Con-


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the Endorsements of physicians or patients
as the celebrated 'eTolu Rock and Rye" !"
The repeated and continued sales of the
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of its real merits Letters and testimo-
malls from every quarter of the country.
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virtues Further commendation is unLec-
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article, having pleasant taste and agree
able flavor, will satisfy all those who are
afflicted Or pining away with pulmonary
weakness of the relief to be secured by
the use of Tolu, Rock and Rye. (Chicago
/ Times.)
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
SUICIDE.

ST. LOUIS. Dec, 30.-Dr. j. C. Alexan-
der of Clifton, Cooper county, committed
suicide yesterday by taking strychnine.
Deceased was engaged to be married but
for some cause the wedding was postpon-
ed several times. Alexander became des-
pondent and took to drinking hard He
was about % years of age.
Fred Cops formerly of st. Charles Mo-,
committed suicide near Kaufman Texas
by cutting his throat with razor. Cops
gave in writing his reason for the deed
that his sweetheart to whom he was en-
gagged, had broken off the engagement.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
CapruRE or FIREARMs AND AMMUNITION.

LONDON, Dec 29,-The police have ar
rested man named Connel, from County
Cork, charged with having arms in the
present district A number of loaded re-
velvers were found in his possession. 1t
is believed that he is the leader of the gang
who have been committing the outrages in
Mill street Among the documents found
IN his possession was one containing a list
of persons upon whom outrages were to be
united.
The police found large quantity OF RI
fies. bayonets and cartrides in the vault OF
Protestant church at Gilkishen, County
Clare
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
No More Hard Times.

If YOU viii stop spending SO much on hne |,
clothes. rich food and style, buy gooa
healthy food. cheaper and better clotnlns1 i!s
oet more real and substantial things OF me
every way, and especially stop the fooalsn aa
habit of employing expensive, quack aoc,
tors or usin'y so much of the vile humous
medicine thai does you only harm. but pa'
vour trust in that simple, pure remedy
Hon Bitters: that cures always at trinine
cost and YOU win see good times ane
have good healah. See another column
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
Rhaums.sc Diseases.

These ailments follow from torp1d nve1
and eostiye bowels; the skin, bowels ana
kidneys falling in their proper WORK, an
acrid poison IS formed la the biood' "hlch
ia the oecusion of these acute dlseases;
Kidney-Wort produces healthy actlon q ~
all secretive organs, and throws on u.
T I-;ou;d ar Drv form. n.-Iister- Ocean,
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. 81.
Wheat-Actiee: higher, 271a cash. Dec; 274
Jahuary; 2S February.
Corn-Strong and closing easier, 61A cash; 62
Dec; "a asked January; 66M bid May; sales 6714
May.
Oats-Firmer, 44ss cash, Doc; "a Jan and Feb
4e1z May.
Rye-97c.
Barley-Nominal &c higher. o4.
Whiskey / II.
Pork-Easier. Is 25; sold cash 16 IS JAN; 16 &C
Feb and 10 80 March.
Lard-Weak and lower, 10 80 cash; 10 97sk Jan'y
II % bid Feb.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reeeipts 14OO0; moderately active, light
| S5@6 90 med. packing. S506 30; heavy 62oQ
6 65. .
Cattle-Receipts 2,5G0; markets weak for ship
ping: good to choice, 6Qn6A common to fair, 44l
| s: butchers. 21315; Texans, 2 9OD3 S5.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-12-30

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