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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
8. .. DuNBAR7S
FLUID
NJ AGN E ST A.

Superior &c any English or American. A d.
American Institute in 1852.
This very useful and elegant preparation is used
as an aper!ent antic-acid in dyspepsia comp ants
attended with accidity with very great benefit. 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia. in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable TO accu-
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, account OF Its ap-
This solution OF Magnolia is found particularly
beneficial pleasing sedatve and aperient in al
cases OF irritation acidity of the stomach febtile
complaints, infantile disorders, sea sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid eructations and sourness,
or irregular digestion.
The solution of itself eperient but its laxa-
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it. or directly after it. little lemon Juice,
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartar. in this manner very agreeable efer-
vescent draugh can be safely taken at any Time
The antisceptic qualities Of this solution. owing
to tie pretence OF SO much carboDlc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
yer. as lotion for the mouth, it sweetens the
breath, and the Magncsia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
The solution Is almost invariably succeeded In
removing it's spasms and headache To which deli
cate persons subject from acids ard crudities OF
the stomach and bowels.
The attention Of the public particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia
NEW HAVEN, Feb. %, IS 9.
S. o. DUNBAR. E.q., Dear Sir; most cheerfully
Magnesia." have never found anything plea
SAINT and eectual for correcting acidty OF the sto
1t is resorted to by several members OF my family
whenever suffering as above. and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly. JOHN a. BLAKE
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for come years is happy to endorse the
estimony OF Mr. Blake In his favor
Hartford, Conn. REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. q. 1846.
ME- s. o. DUNBAH,-Dear Sir; l am happy to
hear that your preparation Of hzid Mdgnesia Is
coming into general use. While 1T is more econo-
mical than other preparations of Fluid MagnesIa,
have found 1t vastly more effcien', and not only
an antiseptic and anti-acid upon the stomach. but
a very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful medi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which so often ef-
hcts young children, and for females Of debilita-
ted and sour stomach, particul ry those encienic
1t is fnvaluAbie Being scientific preparation and
open to the profession. 1t needs only acduaint-
ance to become with them fayorite medicine.
MN. GRosvKNoR, NJ D.
s. o. DUHBAR.-Dear Sir; l have been sometime
in the habit OF prescribing the Fluid Magnesa pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the English prepar
alton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &C. u. S PERRY N. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
The electoral count has been finally de

The electoral count has been finally de-
clared and the country is safe. The VICE
president, it will be noted. did not do the
counting, either. It was done by the tel
lers in the the pressnce-of the two houses
of Congress, Z The proceedings were IN
marked contrast with the scene four years
ago. Then it was all excitement. but on
the present occasion it was very formal
and merely routine. Il ia now settled
beyond dispute that James A. 6arfield
and Chester A, Arthur are the duly
elected president and vice president of the
United States.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
AusR er. This.

Did you ever know any person TO be i'll
without inaction of the Stomach. Liver
or kidneys. or did you ever know one who
was well when either was obstructed or
inactive; and did you ever know or hear
of any case of the kind that Hop Bitters
would not cure. Ask your neiehbor this
same question Times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
brain & n erve|

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General OF Special Debility resulting from early
youthful excuses, vices irregular
tiles (often continued to more mature years) cured
by Wells Health Remover" greatest remedy on
earth for Impotence, Premature DeclfLe, Sperma-
torrhaa and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
SIS, at Draggists Advice free Depot, So Barclay
St., New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, vivacty electric power. vital, brain
nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
sical excesses abuse, etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering froca nervous prostra-
ton, should use sWelts' Health Remover, remark
able In preserving youthful condition Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leannese, sexual
debility. premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists.
Depot. So Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
Dr.. sHOREY'S
Kidney Investigator.

A SPECIFIC In the CURE of ALL DISEASES
n of the kidnsys, Bladder, PROSTATE Portion
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Bright'e Disease,
elect, Gonorrhee IN all its stages, Mucous
Kidneys, srick Duet, Deposit, Diabetes InHam.
alton of the Kidneys and Bladder, DrOpsy Of the
Kidneys. Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pain in the
Calculus: Renal Collc, Retention of Urine. Ere
quent Urination, Gravel In all its Forms inability
to Retain the Water particularly IN persons advan
ced in life The INVESTIGATOR restores the
Urine 10 It's natural color, removes the acid and
icaung Drink.
The following are among those diseases In which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked CURES in disea-
ses Of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and Iron Horseshoe.

Made complete, with Lever
Spr'ag Piatform-Continu-
GUS Calk The best for
Horse-RaIroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses in the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terfering, Quarter crack,
Lameness and all evils re-
sulting from the use Of the
common shoe. Trial Set,
with Nails 81. To measure,
place the loot on paper and
draw pencil around. Shoes
put on cold. No heating of foot Send for free H.
lustrated Pamphlet THE JOHN ID. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSE SHOE COMPANY, 161 and 100
Bank street. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

| To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing Ike
| Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

tERuEs. sEARs Ane tasSsIAsAI ElITfz s@ssaa heesy
mo1stAohe board even @tnAo<saGt hAf<A
/E&A from 10 20 days. Posapaid. By na1l. 81.
ySK%e he nEAn gliEla Gersss Assvy sr~VtA q
L half from % - % dAys PosaeAiA, b nah. IL
X NJ Harmless 70 skin OF snGjsi easiIy abRnedf
I &-G eegsain- Address, A. OLE, Gsls aESn4, 81
@eAA Nerkh I9kh street. ST. Lsz1A Mo-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

~A SUE THING

It never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
pins Buchu- paiba-a quick. complete cure for al
On mary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot SO Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bcngstons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
DR.. McAFFEE.

A REGULAR Graduate Of British and American
~ Institutes. 25 years practice, the last years
In Davenport Treats all diseases of the Kidneys,
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous System
Errors of youth and abuses Of Manhood radically
cured even after others have failed. 800 forfeit
for any of Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debi.-
tty, or Private Disease he undertakes and fails
cure. Ladies Will find the most scientihc treat
ment for all diseases peculiar to their Pr Con
sultation Free. Send for Circular, Lock box 10
Office 317 Perry ST., Davenport Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
CURE. YOURSELF!

DR. Bohannans ysVtAble Curative 10 warranted 10 roF
rnanentlY ell boTRas Of epaFmAkAorsheA Asshss
Henknes Gsneral Dehinty, kmPs4Aa ead
clos. Power and hFizgs back SToseA1 FtspFS a
those who have destroyed by sexua2 egA
ices In fI0a two q ssySa yseks 1He Ihts reHnae
has by Bohas1Gn Ia pFtKata pFasaaa
thTty years, nsvsr known 70 b IN eArAa
the NURsT eAsIS II gives vtelky aa4 iz1sElP &,SzF
weakness bsyend their years. lts HyigoSatg pOa@ers
felt at Young ss<EYfng ffo8a tbs
quenees Of that dread5aJy esSresve khh Of SS Anus
this medicine VITA the Of spsay Rnd
PERMANENT The patSaAs eairs s1r0RGth aad sa-
Geity Of spirits once, Il asodY De paFts s1
cd a soothing and heaIAS tonic end 6ao4ynA ~
axed seminal VEHICLES and iFtassa daOts izsars pOSS
and tone and restoring es 10 their nGkNEa As
If the bansfr habh had never besR kadnlss4 IN. $s
Ingredients simple productions Of natuFs-eAH poc
herbs eta. and specific Cor thR aboTs 6seaAes
Price, fiys Dollars. eszt VIA fan dlrnskOns etc, 70
address. For sale only e4 IT. O. A BehaEnAns eA.
No 6sl North Fifth street between WasAiasten 4
Green street, st. Lo1ts, Mo. Estal1ishsd In e39E,
EF-Dg. rs ~1FeAtise kpeeial 3aenaaA~ watch gives
clear dslineael of the nature causes syeHa zlSgs d
de-, Of SYPHILIS skHIkAL HKlKAEA4. DC. seS
K4EE to any address upon reeC4pt Of OAs stamp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

Public n Office.

JOHN HANNAS, being q Blacksmith by
Is trade, had often felt the want of some means
could work it at a better advantage. This induced
me To make many experiments with different sub
It was OF one of these occasions that discovered
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had defect in three OF my fingers, which were
bent or shnt up In my hand In such manner, by
the CONSTRUCTION OF THE CORDS, that they were
could not handle my tools as 1 wished, and often
thought would have my fingers cut off to get
offered any hope 81 relief. but all to no effect
Well, say. was working with Electro Silicon at
inc Jorge ana OF course could not prevent its COM
took no notice of the effect 1t had produced,
surprise found my crooked fingers straighten
out and had as mach use of them as ever.
could fardly believe my eyes. / showed my
hands to my wife and family, ard a general re-
iocing was the result
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. L sent him
Il III e M ant AZ ,S bs a nm 70
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
an S walk to my shop aPp.rentiy as well as ever
perfect cure gave 1t to others of my neighbore
and friends, for miles around, who were suffering
from Swelled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, STIFF
joints, Blu rms, etc. all of which il cured without
any trouble; Finding that the Electro silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
than any other substance, 1t occurred to me that
II must be good for the horse, and il has proved
itself one OF the very best applications in all ex
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
Prepared by the
Electro Silicon Liniment Co.,
ELMIRA, ....................NRW YORK
~ Price SO cents Per large Bots1e..E
Sold Wholesale:
FARRAND, WILLIAMS & CO. Detroit Mich
ID PARK d son, Cincinnati, o.
FULLER q FULLER, Who. esale Agents, Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
SCIENCE VS.. EPILEPSY
DOCTOR against QUACK!!l
a Leading London Physician Eatab'
fishes al Office II New York for
the Cure Of Epilspttc Fits.

From Am. Journal OF Medicine
DR. Alb. Meserole Gate of London) who makes q
speciality of Epilepsy, has without doubt treated
and cured more cases than any other living ply
siciHn His success has simply been astonishirgi
have heard Of cases Of over 20 years standing.
successfully cured by him. He has published
valuable work this disease, which he sends with
Q large bottle of his wonderful cure free TO any
sufferer who may send their express ard P o. ao-
dress We advise anyone wishing q cure to ad-
dress DIR. ABB. MESERoLE, No. 96, John Street,
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
sooz ISLAND b PEORIA RAILWAY.

sHoRrEs- ROUTE THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
s 90 q m Way Freight.
$40 - Fast Express. i2 AS m Mail and Express
/ 40 III Mail and Exp's. $50 = Past Express.
65a Fht & Aee6mia
The ! 80 train makes close connection at
Galva with c B & Q FOR points west: arriving At
Galeaburg at 4:25,p m Mt Burlington 40 N at
Keokuk 10:25 p Ia and at Quincy 10 :o5 m; also
making close connection at Peoria with B j. "
and & W roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
PLA7sI PLAxsI PLAYsl Plays,

FLA 81 FLAX rs! ELk IS! FLA 9S!
For Reading Clube, for Amateur Theatricals
Temperance Plays, Drawing-Room Plays. Fairy
Plays, Ethiopian Plays. Guide Books, Speakers,
PantonimeE, Tableaux Lights, Magnesium Lights.
Colored Fire. Burn. Cork. Theatrical Face Prep
arations Jarley's wax Works, Wigs, Boards and
Moustaches at reduced prices Costumes, Scene
r., Charades. New catalogues sent free contain
ing full description and prices. SAMUEL FRENCH
& SON. $8 E. 14ih street, New \ ork.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
socy ISLAND & aEecHa co., E. 3.

Leave Rock TslRnd at $500 8 m, and 400 p m.
Arriving st Gable al II 30 q m. and 6:15 m.
leave Cable at $50 m, and 80 m.
Ar. ST Rock IRiand at g:i5 m. and SHIP
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
Eotsls.
NEWHkLL HOUSE

JF. ANTISDEL Proprietor.
The present proprietors of this Elegant Hote
have spared neither money or pains in furnishing
and improving the house; and with the improved
Otis Elevator recently put in 1t be excelIed
for convenience and comfort to the travelling public
, 1881-12-04

- - r,t flesh on = mans legs" II is also
- 4,r.s.,t thing to take flesh OIL ln'n , "o
and other portions OF MS lace' ,, offorts
.rho neoplc appreciate the 1nany oft W tv,,'
n,ia ~ nInsc item by tie proprietor =, ;.,,t, ."u
~ Tie mnst prominent restluv:sts at ,, !:n,,-
oiu.;,a u u's t,omnlon Sense, State au i'.,t,, ~,
!,'1n and the Board Of Traue' 2lo '''0 -~1
La Sallc streets. ,,z,,.<>+ h;r1 ;c
, school teacher asked: "Wliat pltu h.,i;, i5
,,r,a rno1gh to carry off man = NoUpu,9, o,, !,
knew: hut one little girl stlSSe:S1fa ,,a said
and then she exclaimed: az, Wnn,1"v h.
paua wouldn't he hume UNI! ~ !,
cause he had gone oil OH a El1A' All
Gifts of portraits are sure 10 ptc"7S nro,lncns
born, - West Madison sti.c.tt .tto!Ia,' H;s
hra1tiful pnnel photos ut - per uo"e"'
ifr-siz,. c6Iuresl crayons are superb:
rho other eycnin. Il .cntlenian's button
can.-ht hold Of the fringe OF Il lazy sllIMi,
DIN attached 70 you," s;1!u tns Ec,etE r;cns'v
mai, laughing, while he was lnt1ustfious'y
''stiTI s.T6e - attachment M is mutual" was tic
good-uaturcd reply.
rrne "Alother Goose" bonnet for young
| misses. aud most elegant fancy 1cnulei
breasts and birds at 1lorner s. tlo .4Nau
If you want to get rich, mount 4 mule' W
cause when yOu are on Il m'tle sou "te oe'-
| ter oil.
e%o old goods at 1ol Slate, all latest styles
silver plate. Behold the prices.
IRA iellow goes skating for the first time
| he can never tell wliat's'solng to turn up'
Shin captains ought to be good dancers
hecatisc ttcv are gDOd shippers. :.
| ..Six Girls' is the title Of the latest novel.
1t;s expected that It sequel, entitled Onl
| i;rokcll Gate,,'' will be issued soon.
, 1881-12-04
CHICAGO NATIONAL BANK

,fl,,x tx the Name OF Il New EsnslIkfn:- Aft-
1,t1t,.tton Organized III This City under
the F7unngca.e7.,e1lt Of Some oil 1hl"
..;,~o-. 3ftsl Prominent Capitalists.
One important responsibility OF a new
banking concern is that Of selecting Their
burc|ar-proof security. This bank made a
very close examination Of the security Of
fered by the different safe concerns, and con-
c,uded that Halls Safe & Lock Company t1s1d
undoubtedly tile bust work III tho market.
So they placed their order with them tor u
scye1l-1oI b,trg!ar-proof safe anu Hairs pat
ent iniallible tiE.e-locE.
HaI's Safe Il Lock Company have the past
week. in addition to the above, received tlic
following orders tur their bank safes: 4.
Fripdcll!:agcn, st. Charles, ILL.,; James Fhl!p'
algonquin, ILL.,: l. X. Easyc. Albuquerque,
Ncw Nexico: Fifth National Bank, C'}leago
Pullman Palace Car Company. city: -. L.;
hughes, Shaobona, Ill; La Crosse National
HaplS, Lacrosse, Wis; \: \. BAL! u 4; Co.,
bankers, West Liberty. H.: D. nam5il H. x x
c., Appleton. Wis; II. Q. Drager, Albert
Lei, MIMI; L. N. Hall, banker, Us.
we.o, Ill; and eight fire and bnrglar-proo1
| safes sold to the Chicago Il Mo. Railway.
| Halls Safe il Lock Company are uolhs
| more business HOW than they have !tone u
any prevs,,is time in their history. They art at
| turning out sixty-tiye safes per day. anu art
| over $40 orders behind.
, 1881-12-04

We are determined to re-
duce our stock Of Ladies'
Suits in order to make room
for Fur Goods, and will offer
Fine All-Woo1 Black Cash
mere Suits for SIS; former
price, $40. These Suits are
made from Lupin's CASH
mere; cost ST. per yd. Same
Cashmere trimmed in Satin
Rhadame, S18, SEQ, $22 :;
former, price $22, $28, and
$50. ;,
Blue Twi1led Flannel
Dresses, very fine goods,
$12:
Fine Came1's Hair Ladies'
Cloth, Twilled Serges, Ar
mures, in all colors, from SIS
to S2o; former price from
S22 to SIS. These same
goods trimmed in Plush to
match, SIS, $22, $25, $28;
former price $50 to $45,
These Suits are all freshly
made of the very latest nov
elites in our exclusive styles:
and the only reason they are
offered so cheaply is to make
room for Fur Garments dur
ing December and anuary
We have also made the same
proportionate reductions II
our Black Silk and Satlr
| Dresses.
Examination and compar.
| ison solicited.
, 1881-12-04

Eyebrow pencils and the Mar" !" Cologne may
he found ut tho uru; 5turcS of Buck j. Rayner.
, 1881-12-04

Finest teeth. ST. Filling. half price, Cum
Minis. dentist, 70 State corner Randolph.
, 1881-12-04

You can try it free any day at his Office: 10y
Madison Street What? - Dr. SYKES sure eure
for Ca,urrh."
, 1881-12-04

Nothing subducs cold or cough SO quickly
md pleusantly US DR.. Buis Cough Syrup. % cts.
, 1881-12-04

Suicide and DysI'cV~an.
Almost remarkable cure for ayspepsa " heliS
Health Kcucwer,' the greatest tonic best bll-
ious and Liver Remedy known, ST. Druggists.
Depot, 52 Lake street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-22

Dimitry sapagin, on.' Of the prisoners ar
rested for the alesed mann. aeture Of hoScnlIo
in Sitka, was dis harged f. 'tn CUSTODY TINS
morning on Dion of the I'm, tea states AZ
torney. Two jurors failed to agree III MS
case.
At meeting of the Portland Irie,,. Lan9
League, a resolution was unanimously adTote5
to unite in Oregon in petition to be signed
by all sympathizers OF Ireland. This peti-
ton is to be presented to the President of the
United States, asking the chief executive to
request Of her Majesty, Queen Victoria, TO
release the Irish patriot, Michael Davitt
Mrs. j. H. Foster, wife of one of the old
wealthy and leading citizens of Albany, died
very suddenly last night. Deceased was an
early pioneer, SO years Of age, and the mother
Of large family. Her death is attributed
to heart disease.
The Irish citizens are making extensive
preparations to celebrate in an appropriate
manner st. Patricll's Day
Washingtons Birthday will be generally
observed here tomorrow. The banks, public
Offices and many places of business viii be
closed during the day. In the evening there
viii be several balls given, but there viii be
no pNblic demonstration.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-22
The Impeachment Case at Colusa.

CoLUsA, February 21st.-The Judge Hatch
investigation committee of the Legislature
convened here to-day. Present-Chairman
Mathews of Tehama, Leake of Solano, and
Bost of MERGED About twenty witnesses
were examined. Specific charges of in-
temperance were made, and were Offset by
the testimony of the wife, daughter and son
of and the respondent himself. Jonas Spect
swore to one particular charge where re.
spondent was drunk. Tonight there is talk
of impeaching Spects testimony. So far
nothing has been proved except that the
Judge uses liquor and morphine. The. com
mittee hold session tonight and hope to re.
turn tomorrow. The feeling is intense here,
and all unite in condemning the movement
as unwise, uncalled for and impolitic. Thus
far the Judge has disproved all the specific
charges. He is represented by 10 Hamilton,
Messrs. May, Baird and j. Hatch. The
prosecution is represented by Messrs. Har.
rington, Wharton and Bridgeford.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-22

SAN JosE, February 21st.-Charley Will
! Jams, Gus Armen and Harry Moody, the men
charged with the burglary of Wheslers and
SCOTS stores last December, were examined
| before Justice Buckner to-day. Armen was
recently convicted of burglary in Sacramento,
and sentenced to the State Prison for FIVE
years, and was brought here as witness.
lie was put on the stand and gave Williams
away when questioned, but was not asked
about Moody's participation. The latter was
| the man at whose house the stolen articles
were found. The District Attorney asked
that Moody be held as a receiver of stolen
property, and the matter was taken under
advisement by the Ceurt. Moody belongs to
a wealthy and highly respectable family, and
the impression prevails that on that account
there will not be a very yigilant attempt to
prosecute him.
In the case of the people vs.. Robert Muir
dock, charged with an assault to commit
manslaughter, demurrer was interposed to-
day, which will be argued next Friday morn
ing.
Graham Murdoch who was shot by his
brother, is in very bad condition, and will
probably never fully recover.
The weather is again clear, bright and
pleasant.
Already there are numerous inquiries for
real estate, the demand being mostly for
small farms for Embarrassing purposes.
Washington's birthday anniversary will be
generally observed by suspension of bust
ness in the afternoon.
Mrs. Davis, the wife of Moses Davis, one
of the recent owners of the Chapman 4 Davis
tract, has been adjudged insane and taken to
the asylum at Napa. Her husband has re-
Gently lost all of his property, and the trouble
is supposed to have unbalanced her mind.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-22
BRITISH COLUMBIA.


VICTORIA, February 2Oth.-The Govern.
ment has resolved to offer bonus for a
wooden mill, to be erected in this province.
The fire at the Chase river coal mine is en-.
tirelY extinguished
The seal fishing off Cape Flattery has thus
far proved failure.
The cargo and prospective profits of the
bark l.. f. Wilton, loaded with salmon,
lately lost on the coast of Cornwall, England,
were fully insured, so that several Victoria
firms will realize very handsomely from the
insurance companies. The total insurance
on the $4,000 cases will reach $4,000. all OF
which goes TO the pockets of the Victoria
firms, who were the principal shippers. One
firm will realize about S1S 900.
Onderdonk notifies that he will require
8 600 white men during the coming summer
to work upon the railway. Chinese are not
preferred on this work. They are only to be
employed when white labor cannot b, o.
tanned The work will be pushed with great
vigor, and the scale of wages will be sh 'rtly
published. The Canadian estimates prov q
for So 600, 900, to be paid this year for railway
construction in British Columbia under the
Onderdonk contract.
Captain j. M. Thain, a pioneer of San
Francisco and Victoria, dropped dead yes.
terday.