davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1881-12-09
G'itks.

Itwtti be seen thnt the capltal lii tho private
banks os ChtcnKo IL tho third largest Ii, tho
ahusc list. md tito deposits tho second iargcst,
being next tD those ~ New York. HIT It Bh&,,,l.l
Ge mentioned thAt tho bulk ut tho cnp1tul und
dcposlts leiunR to ono private Iank-the Nor.
Chunts' L0ln & Trust. Tho e9pitni OF thu a,1l5
Sutsonnl bunks In operation IN June Vi, 1881,
WIS Sido o.s"::77, w., no. Including surplus, which
fund ut TINT date amounted to moro than $lsJ.-
GoO.u)0, whllo tho hyorngu capital Of ul the Stnto
hniks, private bankers, and suvlnga-bAnks Tor
the Six months ending Atny 31, 1880. WIS but
$.l0, 135. .aD Tho lattor antnllnt Is but little
moro thun Uat'-t third Ut tho co,nuthcd cnpttal
aud surplus Ut tha National hunks.
, 1881-12-09

Enfertd al Et rdst-O9tr at fhiedeo, ILL.,, AZ Steond.
C3hss afttter,
For tho bcneat Of patrons who tiestre tn hont
stnRc coE.cs u TE rstfntfNE Thrush tho mall. WI
ktre herewith tho transient rnss NJ frlststva:
fhref9n nftts U,mfftir. Tfr farE
E!Eht, ton, tNGlvM hHA ElrtGuh t,axh rhbrN cslIt
HtIo0fl 6l1htcnn. ud twenty pHu 3hsI1rs...5 cHnt
TMuptylwu Msla twHnGys'tr tntl,uf....3 cents.
, 1881-12-09

TnE following table gives the number,
capital. and dcpns!ts OF rrivuio bankors in SIX
teesl Of khe psltieirnl Giles u thu uuipu:
, 1881-12-09


Monroe atreol Lcturrn ClnTs md dearborn. Eu.
rnsusue,'L Ut tha l:mcu aIessilIo 0Prn. company.
"Il,c iioynt Mlduy."
, 1881-12-09

Nanfpipl, eIeo..: kctTu0n Catk nnd la S~alA.
Enlargement Of John i. Ctarkc. "Et0psmont In High
Life nnd "uaul l'ry."
, 1881-12-09

f.yceMr0 'rhentrc.
DesplA'n0s strue. nenf Madison, Wost Hldo. varl.
III entertainment Attcsnupn md evening.
, 1881-12-09

ErIterIpn Theatre.
Corner Of 9ed9wlcx asid nlslson streets. Variety
, 1881-12-09

Gfanh 0pcrn.ltnnsns
Clark etFtet. opposlt now C0uEt-llouse. "the
, 1881-12-09

AtcTickcr's Theatre.
MRdIton Ftrcet telNoen hlMtn And DHntborn.
En.agcment OF Iawsencu Darrott. "pendrA1on."
, 1881-12-09

TtIE ANNUAL. COMMUNICATION OF lIOMts
!'tus, MI. hA !. AMI. will 1n held Friday evening,
byispA u. +. EAlNE, ". 81.
1nAar-st. speclnt this rdaY Gvonlng, D hsnfp,
for Important mufk. Flstg!s "Gsnn1 b} order
CHARLES CArLlN. Secretary.
, 1881-12-09

TItE part OF Secretary Folger's annual re-
port retailing to the turin Will mt give TIL
bulllttG.t satisfaction In Pennsylvania, Tho
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
Horace Greeley's Prophecy

The spiritualistic fraternity are thrown
into fits by the failure of one of their
spirits to tell the truth. And wonderful
to relate, the spirit was none other than
that of the late Horace Greeley. 1t
seems that during the long conflict of life
and death which the late President Gar
field experienced, the Spiritualists, seek
ing information as to the issue of the
struggle, appealed to Greeley in the
spirit world. Obedient to their call. the
veteran editor came to the front. and in
answer to the anxious inquiries of these
friends he gave them the solemn assur
ance that Mr.. Garfield would recover
from his wound and live to discharge the
duties of his high office. 1t was lot un-
usual Tor this man when in the flesh to
say you lie, which is the terse Saxon
for you are mistaken" But what shall
we say to him now? He not only said
the President would recover, but he
wrote it on slate; and although his
chlrography was so horrible when he
wrote on earth that it was sometimes
mistaken for the trail of a spider fresh
from the ink bottle, yet now he put it
plainly and the Spiritualists were sure
that the President would recover. Alas
for the poor, deluded Spiritualists. The
spirits will lie. Their organ in this city
says:
'0ur explanation is, that the slate
writing manifestation, as being composed
OF physical and spiritual element
the physical predominating-is, as physi-
cal manifestations generally are, pro
duced by lower class of spirits, that
class OF disembodied human agencies.
which in many cases for harmless pur-
poses-delight in performing demonstra-
tons closely resembling the tricks OF
legerdemain, or acrobats, and which
find particular pleasure in using the
forces of an available medium for impos-
the flesh" "
That is perfect So in their opinion
Horace Greeleyis one of the lower class
OF spirits, and given to tricks and i'm
posing on the credulity of the public
10 such lmbecility has Spiritualism sunk.
And now whose spirits will they next
summon from the vastly deep? Is not
public decency abused, when the names
OF men whom the country has de-
lighted to honor are thus made ridiculous
by set of fanatics and impostors ?-N
Y. Observer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
A Throne of Grace,

Thank God for every errand that takes
you to a throne of grace. Whatever
that my be that sends you to PRAYER
count 1t as one of your choicest BLESSINGS.
1t may be heavy cross, a painful trial
a pressing want it may be broken
clstern, cold look, an unkind expires
sion; yet if it leads you to prayer regard
1t as mercy sent from God to your soul.
Thank God for an errand to him. Stav
not from a throne of grace because of an
uutavorable state of mind. IF God is
ready to receive you Just as you are. if
no questions are asked, and no examina-
ton IS instituted, and no exceptions are
made on account of the GOODNESS of vour
state, then count it your mercy to 90 to
God with your worst frames. To linger
from a throne Of grace because of an un-
fitness and unpreparedness to approach
1T is to alter It's character from q
throne Of grace to one of merit
Ii the Lords ears are open only to the
cry Of the righteous when thew seek
him IN certain good and acceptable
frames then he hears them for their
frames, and not because he is a God Of
grace. 1t is the privilege Of a poor soul
to 80 to Jesus in his worst frames. To %
in darkness, to 60 in weak faith, to &c
when every thing seems to say, "stay
away, to 60, in the face Of opposition, to
hope againt hope, to go in the conscious
ness OF having walked at distance tc
press through the crowd to the throne o.
grace; to take the hard, the cold, the re.
luctant heart, and Law If before tho .ord
y, what triumph is this of the power
and the grace Of blessed Spirit in 3
poor believer W5nszoaO.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
A Kings Query Answered.

During the recent visit of the King of
Italy to Naples, the nine Protestant min
listers OF that city begged the favor of an
interview. The young monarch granted
their request, and received them with
marked courtesy. Imagine his surprise.
however, when one was presented to him
as Methodist, another as a Baptist. the
third as Presbyterian, and the fourth
as Waldense, etc. II do not under
stand, said the king, chow you can all
be ministers of the same gospel and vet
have so many distinctions. Perhaps one
of you will be so good as to explain this
to me" The Waldensian minister prompt
ly replied: "In your Majectys army
there are many regiments wearing differ
ent uniforms and called by different
names; nevertheless, they are all under
one commander-in-chief and follow one
flag. In like manner we Protestants are
divided into various denominations. but
we know only one chief-Jesus Christ,
and we follow but one banner, namely,
that of the gospel of our crucifed and
risen Lord" The king listened atten-
lively, and then said: a thank YOU for
this clear explanation. You wish me TO
understand that while there are differ
ences among you on minor matters, there
is unity In all that is essential"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
Practical Humor

The following is told of John R. Ran
DALI dall, the editor of the Augusta (Ga.)
CAron'cte: He attended one day colored
church in the country, and had in his
pocket silver half-dollar, just the fare
back to Augusta. At the conclusion of
his sermon, the minister ordered a col
lection for his own benefit. "Of course"
SAID he, {" spects every pusson to give
somethin; but Use told dat Mr.. Thomas
up de lane yander had some turkeys
stole Friday night. 1 don't want any
man who had han in stealth dem
turkeys to put any money in de hat"
When the hat reached Mr.. Randall. not
a man had refused to contribute, and the
preachers eyes were on him. His half
dollar went into the hat.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
How Not to Help the church

Seldom attend the Prayer and Confer
ence Meetings. Never take part. The
excitement would be too much for your
nerves, and the intellectual effort might
seriously affect the brain.
Ii 1T Is more convenient to attend than
to stay away-if you are bound to come.
leave happiness, and sunshine, and kind,
Illness at home. Prayer-meetings are for
people of sour disposition and long faces.
Make preparations for all church
services. Instead of reading, praying or
singing, read every item in the Sunday
papers.
Keep well informed of what is going
on. Be sure every thing is according to
your mind
If any thing is proposed that isn't to
your liking oppose it. Kill it.
Stick to your own point of view.
Everybody else is wrong. They must be.
Declare you will never submit. You
will unite with another church
know you are right.
Talk of the Joys of brotherly love; the
beauty OF harmony, then stir up everv
little spark until it becomes conAagra-
ton.
Dwell much on the unfaithfulness of
the brethren, the minister and do not
forget the great duty of constantly find
ing fault and grumbling.
These rules never fail. Follow them
and soon you may read with joy, Wis
home to Let."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
Recent Publications.

A COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
MARK. By Rev. w. A. Campbell. Part
Presbyterian Publishing Company, Rich
mond, Va
This work (the first part of which is now be-
fore us) will be issued in four parts each part
to consist of about so or 90 pages, limo, in
plush cloth, so arranged that the four can be
bound In one volume. The other parts will be
issued as soon as practicable. The first part ex-
tends as far as the 9th verse of chapter 5th.
AS tae Book of Mark will be studied in the
Sunday Schools next year. there will be an es-
pecial need of good commentary on this Cos.
pei. While the work is designed for permanent
usefulness it has been prepared with reference
to the wants of those who will study this Cos
pei in connection with Sunday Schools the COM
ing year. Most of the commentaries on Mark
instead of explaining the passages under con-
slderation, constantly refer to parallel passages
IN Matthew for explanations of what Mark has
written. This is very unsatisfactory Mr..
Campbells work has this advantage that it is
full commentary on Mark. The aim has been
to give full and clear explanations of the sacred
text and we know of no commentator who has
succeeded better In accomplishing this end. The
work is characterized throughout by good sense
and strong evangelical views The Authorized
Version and the Revised Version are printed
in parallel columns, so that the reader will
have both versions before him as he pursues his
studies. This of itself gives decided superiori-
ty to the volume over every other commentary
on Mark except one.
The price of each part will be 25 cents.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21

therefore ask your hearty cooperation in
this important undertaking; and we feel
assured of your generous and earnest re-
spouse to this call.
On behalf of the Alumni Association,
@. A. STILLMAN,
j. LEIGHTON WILSON,
JOHN JONES,
Committee.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
FRANK LEsLIEs SUNDAY MAGAZINE f., lam
qru

FRANK LEsLIEs SUNDAY MAGAZINE fci Janu-
ary Contents:
A Christmas Carol A Brief Chat About
Christmas; Cold Weather Talk Celebrated Men
OF humble Origin; How to be Happy People
l have Met; Kindness and Confidence Re-
treshing Dewdrop; or, the Sprig of Holly
Poem Bngitta's Will and WalBurga's WAY
Ahab and Jezebel A Missionary Pioneer-Cap
tain Allan Gardiner; Prudence Winterburn
"reminiscences Of an Old New Yorker; Hannah
Motto" Come Ye Children, Hearken Unto
Me-; Catholic Cemetery, Valparaiso Chill,
What Shall we See at Christmas Time % The
Brother Festival" at Bengal, etc, ETC., ETC.
Frank Leslie's publishing house. SO, 55 and
81 New York.
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for January. Con-
tents:
Police Report; An Echo of Passion The
Guerdon; Sunday at Poros And Joe: Three
Worlds; John Baptist at the Jordan Hindu
Humor Studies in the South The Prominence
OF Athleticlsm in England Midsummer Fete
IN the Pueblo of San Juan; Flower and Fruit
Some Memoirs of the Second Empire New
Poetry OF the Rossettis and Others The Portrait
OF Lady and DR.. Breen's Practice; Recent IL
ustrated Books "reminiscences of James r.
Fields; The Contributors Club; Books of the
Month.
Boston: Houghton, Mihlin & Co., publishers.
The NORM AMERICAS REVIEW for January.
Contents:
The Moral Responsibility Of the Insane The
New Political Machine Shall Women Practice
Medicine The Geneva Award and the Insur-
ance Companies A Chapter of Confederate His
tory.
81. Published at No. 30 Lafayette Place, New
York
The SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER for
December. Devoted to Agriculture, Live Stock,
and Rural Affairs. Subscription 81 per annum.
Rolfe 5. Saunders editor, Richmond Va
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21

"A missionary in Japan says-"There
is scarcely form of sin known in sodono
Greece, Rome, OF India, but has been or is
practIsed IN Japan. which has the sorest need of
A straight line is the shortest in NOR
ais as well as in geometry.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21
The Cost.

The wondrous beauty that to day
On natures face appears,
Has cost the glorious dewy morn
A thousand tears.
The chastened beauty of the saint
Whom all the world reveres,
Hast cost each sad and struggling soul
A thousand tears.
Selected.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21

sum up at night what thou hast done by day,
And in the morning what thou hast to do.
Dress and undress thy soul mark the decay
And growth Of it. If, with thy watch, that
too
BE down, then wind up both. Since thou shalt be
Most surely Judged, make thine accounts agree.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-21

with cheerful feet thy path Of duty run;
God nothing wills, nor suffers to be done.
But what thou wouldst myself couldst thou but
see
Through all events Of things as well as lie.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09
FALSE AND TRUE,
s We extract from Dr. Railways '-Treatise on Die
ease and Its Cure,s as follows:
LIST OF DISEASES oURHD BIZ
RAILWAYS
Sarsaparillian kcsOlyent.

Chronic Skin Diseases, Carries of the Bone, HUI
mors in the Blood, Scrofuous Diseases, Bad or Un-
natural Habit OF Body, Syphilis and Venereai. Fe-
yer Sores, Chronic or Old Ulcers. Salt hneum'
Rlckets White Swelling, Scald Head, Uterine 81
fectione Cankers, Glandular Swelllngs. NODES,
Wasting and Decay OF the Body. P1mples ana
Blotches, Tumors, Dyspepsia, Kidney and BLADDER
eumption, Gravel and Calculous Deposits, and va
rietles Of the above complaints 10 winch some-
times are given speeious names
We assert that there is no known remedy that
possesses the curative power over these diseases
that RAILWAYS REsoLvRNT furnishes II cures
step by STEP surely, from the foundation, ana re-
stores the Injured parts to their sound conoitlon.
THE WASTES OF THE BODY ARE STOPPED AND HEAL
THY BLOOD Is SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM, from Wnlcn
new material Is formed. This Is the first correc-
tive power of RAILWAYS REsoLvENT.
In cases where the system has been salivateu,
and Mercury Quicksilver, Corrosive Subl1mate
have accumulated and become deposited In the
bones, joints, etc., causing carries OF the nones,
ricketts, spinal curvatures contorlOns, Wnlte sWel-
Iings. varicose veins, ETC., the SARsAPARILIiAh
viii resolve away those deposits and exterm1nate
the virus OF the disease from the system.
If those who taking these med1c1nes ior tns
cure OF Chronic Scrofulous or Syphilitic Diseases
fnd their general health improving, their nesh and
weight increasing, even keeping its own, Is
sure sigh that the cure is progressing. In these
diseases the patient either gets better or worse
the virus of the disease Is not inactive; II NOT 81
rested and driven from the blood 1t viii spread ana
continue to undermine the constitution: As soon
as the SABsAPARILLIAN makes the patisnt ieel
better" every hour you will grow oetter and IN
a. &c In health, strength and flesh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09
Great Reduction in Black cIoaks and Dolmans
COAL VALLEY.

The past few days have been dry, and
the condition of the roads have improved,
and business has been more brisk.
Coal trade is more lively.
The farmers are taking advantage of
the fair weather in getting their corn
gathered. but owing to the scarcity of
hands they do not make much Roadway,
and the continued rains have injured some
of it by causing it TO decay and sprout in
the ear.
Miss Alice Battersby, who has been
making visit to her relatives for the past
six weeks, left last week for her home in
Lewis. Cass county, Iowa.
Walter Martin has been here, after an
absence OF over three years, in Kansas, to
see his folks and friends, but only remain
ed week He started, on Monday last,
for Carson Valley, Montana Territory.
Mr.. James Glenn has been at home on a
visit. He is attending Iowa City college.
James Reed has moved his family here
He has rented one Of the first houses
built in this place. sfB"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09
A LONG FAREWELL.

Ex-Rev. G.. F. Meredith who figured in
scandal at the Harper House in this city
has gone south for his health and wealth
The Peoria Journal thus bids him fond
adieu. George Francis Meredith, the
ex- Methodist divine, has girded to his loins
and departed, even unto the city of Broth
erly Love. At least he was to have done
so yesterday, if he succeeded in procuring
his passes. After spending short season
in Philadelphia, Brother Meredith win pro
coed to New Orleans to accept the pastor
ate of Universalist church at princely
salary. Proceedings in his case, which
was taken to an ecclesiastical appellate
court. have been dropped. and he viii en-
ter his new field of labor with sclat. Nature
has been lavish In her gifts to Mere
dith, and though he has abused
q few of them somewhat, he has others
that envy cannot tarnish, nor can suspi
cion mar. Though his departure from our
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09
BUFFALO PRAIRIE.
BuFFALo PRAIRIE.

BUFFALO PRAIRIE, Nov. 3.
AT the present writing we can boast of
having two days during most of which the
sun has been unobscured by clouds. The
ground is drying rapidly, but the roads are
in miserable condition for travelling
The youngest son of Mr.. Matthew Beed-
ing, of this place, was buried yesterday
morning. He was an unusually intelligent
boy, greatly loved by all.
Most of the farmers are engaged in
gathering their corn. The crop is exceed
ingly light. and. were it not that so much
of it is blown down, the gathering would
be short job.
Rev. Mr. Chambers, of Rock Island &C
cupied the pulpit of the Antioch church on
last Sunday. MI Chambers is reported
by those who heard his discourse, to be a
very effective speaker.
Mr.. Lords house-moying will be contin-
ued when the weather will permit, it has
traversed only about half the distance it
has to 60.
Coal is on the boom in this vicinity, it
now costs cents per bushel at the bank,
which is higher than it has been since the
war.
DR.. Bigelow has again left this commu-
nifty, and located in Minnesota.
The Rev. j. S. Lutz held religious ser
vice at the church last Sunday. Mr.. Lutz
is deserving of great praise for his effofts
to arouse proper religious spirit in this
community.
We understand that Prof. Parker has a
large and enthusiastic music class at Anti
och. The professor deferves success where
ever he goes.
The services at Antioch church on last
Sunday were conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Murdoch, the pastor KIP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09
TO LOAN.

TO You want to sell out cheap, borrow money on
" collsterals or sell secured or unsecured notesi
il so address in confidence Lock Box No. 35T, Rock
Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09

and those desiring to enjoy two solid
hours Of fun would do well to attend the
theatre Monday night.
Reserved seats can be secured at Har-
pers drug store to morrow morning.
KERRY Cow.
Jos. Murphy and his selected dramatic
company win make their appearance be-
fore Rock Island public for the first time
in several seasons next Tuesday night
when Kerry Cow" will be rendered. In
this play, Murphy has secured a world
wide reputation and made a nice little
fortune. II is in this drama that the IA
nous horse shoeing scene is enacted which
never fail to elect the most hearty applause
on the part Of the audience.
Reserved seats viii be on sale at Mar
shalls drug store commencing next Satur-
day morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09
LII VI i =
Proceedings of the County
Court to-day. !.
The Library Board and its
last meeting.
Amusements and other Local
Notes.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

This morning w Fl. Wilkinson, sheriff
of Woodford county, this state. arrived in
Rock Island with William Kuhl, who has
had rather peculiar and sad experience.
Not long ago most brutal and unprovok-
ed murder was perpetrated at Wisconsin,
% whole family were killed. 1t was sup
posed that the William brothers were inn
plicated in the crime, and search was inn
mediately instituted for the whereabouts of
these noted outlaws. Kuhl, who was in
Dunn county during the excitement. was
mistaken for Lou Williams, one of
the outlaws, and was arrested and
thrown in prison. He protested his
innocense but without effect as the au-
thorlties felt sure that he was n Williams
and extra efforts were made to retain him
in prison. The prisoner offered to prove
his identity by citizens of Woodford county
this state. but he was not allowed to COM
municate with them nor was any step
taken by the authorities to prove what the
prisoner related of his own history and
whereabouts at the time Of the murder.
He was kept in cell, handcuffed and tied
in manner that was brutal even for a
guilty man but was doubly exasperating
to q man who knew that some mistake
had been made and yet was powerless to
rectify it.
One night the Jail was surrounded by
mob who came as it was generally stated
to hang Lou James, The sheriff refused to
deliver his prisoner and to this fact alone
is due, Kuhle's existence at the present
time. KuhPs brother-in law and the sheriff
of Woodford county, Illinois, heard of the
affair through the papers, and at once Wis
tied the county seat of Dunn county, Wis
consin. Here they had great difficulty in
seeing the prisoner, but managed to iden-
tity him and secure his liberty.
Kuhrs appearance gives evidence of
rough treatment as his health has been
shattered, so he states by the brutal man
ner in which he was handled by officers of
the law in Wisconsin He states that as
soon as he RECEIVERS his health he intends
entering suit against the Wisconsin officials
for false imprisonment He left on the
Peoria train this afternoon for his old
home in Woodford county, and was accom-
panied by the sheriff of that county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-09

midst VIII be generally regretted it Is ;
sweet solace to know that ne is still regards
the Journal as his. guiding star Had 1t
not been for its genial influence, he might
still be the starveling shepherd of an inn
pecunious flock, forced to go in debt for
his cigars and broadcloth, and to browse
around on forbidden pastures. From all
this troublous and Elusive style of living
he has been nobiy rescued, and though,
while being dragged from the mire he
may have experienced some turmoil of soul
he knows that love prompted the effort,
and that we were cruel only to be kind.
His simple gratitude is ample reward for
weary years of unremitting labor