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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The Republican action In regard to the
second ward is certainly very curious,
while tits fully recognized that no election
can be held on the 9Th to fill q vacancy.
caused other than By completion of the
Germ and 10 the face of the fact that the city
council has fixed on another day for filing
such vacancy, they express their intention
of holding an election. and in their intimate
wisdom and remarkable foresight, purpose
holding another election on the 18th
ito confirm the man previously eleetedn
The true reason Of ell this chicanery il
somewhat hard to arrive at; to be sure
they have all the judges 10 that ward
and can put their majority ia the council
to use. by turning that august body into q
returning board and consequently,
10 spite of the fact that the man elected on
the 5th will be unlawfnlly chosen. if he ID
their candidate see that he takes his seat,
The whole scheme is we'll worthy of the
party of fraud and reputation. and while
is is doubtful if it be euccessfol.
doubtless its conception afforded abundans
delight to its incubators. as they held their
sides snd ohuckled over the way they were
going to succeed. The frauds of the Re-
publican party certainly have met with .
good deal of success in the past. and it is
but natural that they should anticipate q
sinilar degree of success in the future;
but the best laid plans sometimes fail, and
this election is not yet decided,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

1t seems to make good deal of differ
ence to the Republicans senators in their
howl about majority rights. which side has
the majority. In1S76 when there was eight
thousand Democratic majority in louisiana.
those rights did not seem Sc sacred and
their tender conscien ces were dumb. when
plan was formed and carried into effec,
to overthrow that majority and defea. ihe
will ot the peo.le. Dus 1. .ccG a4stane
altsr cases. and now. when by aid of q
bought man and the casting vote of the
vice president. they have a bare majority
IN the senate. loud are their
protestations of greived surprise and
great the cry that ascends to the sky
OF their liberties destroyed and their hon Ga
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

1t is not often in this country that any
position of as much official grandeur as
the Presidency of the Worlds Fair goes
begging; but there seems to be consider
able difficulty in finding philanthropist
who ia willing to devote his time and
money in aid of the present scheme. The
latest rumor is that it will be offered to
Cyrus w. Field, who would undoubtedly
be good selection. 1t is strange that 30
many men are not anxious to advertise
themselves as visionary,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The lumbermen of the three cities have
had another meeting, and this time want
to help build extra cars for the Rock
Island road. AS the road badly needs the
cars there is little doubt of the acceptance
of the proposition. The Iumbermen have.
in common with all other shippers. felt
severely the almost impossibility of secur
ing the needed amount of transportation.
and move like the present one is not only
wise but commendabIe. as displaying
energy and business foresight that will
ensure success into whatever channel it is
directed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

Conkling has announced his determine
ton to fight the confirmation of Robertson
in defense of q principle" Conkling
fighting in defense Of q principle, is an
exhilersting spectacle. and the praise given
to him can only be measured by thai
which Is bestowed on the principle. The
particular one that is just now animsting
with zeal the breast of the courtly senator
and filling his heart with enthusiasm is c
disposal of federal patronage and a
strengthening of lis own power and infu-
ence as "boss.''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The amount of money required to con
duct the investigations into the county
treasursr's accounts seems to trouble the
Moline Dispatch. Why does the Dispatch
seek the reelection of Reid and his friends.
That event would probably render neees-
sary fresh investigation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
brain 81 n erve|

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indscfetions excuses, vices irregular
tiles (often continued to more mature years. cured
by sWel-s Health Remover" greatest remedy on
sarth for Impotence, Premature DeciEe, Sperma-
torrhea Ga6 al forms OF debility. 81 six bottles
S., at Drakgisfs-' AdXiee free. Depot, So Barclay
ST., New York. and for Rock Islapd ct Bengsgons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

bhghted. There are too many members
Of the Republican party that being un-
able TO support themselves. look to the
country to do it. and party.-th spends
most of It's time in attending to the de.
mands of its needy members can do but
little good for the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The great secret of obtaining riches is,
first, to practice economy. and, as good old
Deacon Snyder" says. 1T used to worry
the life out of me to pay enormous doc
tors bills but now I have struck it rich.
Health and happiness reign supreme in
our little household. and all simply because
we use no other medicine. but Electric
Bitters and it only costs City cents a bottle"
Sold BY all druggists,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

There is an idea prevalent in this state
that we have q minority representation.
Why do not the Republicans recognize it
and draw off one Judge in the second
ward2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The liverymen talk of getting their cut
ters freshly painted for the summer
work. and a rush Of business is expected.
All wishing to celebrate the 4th of July by
sleigh ride had better put in an early
order
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The Us;o,s asserts that it will only cos'
S25, 900 to move the water works. Where
will IL get the $25, 0002
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

and women are not admired. La5ies and gents
lacking flesh, yixaGity electric power VITAL brain
steal excuses abuse, etc aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostrs-
able in preserving youthful condition Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence. lesnnees. sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 al Druggists
Depot. SO Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
leland at BengstoiI's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

Mathews has shaken from off his feet
the dust of Washington and sought
the retired shades of his native Ohio. Can
it be that Stanley has grown weary2
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

Logan gets very indignant when accused
of sympat hising with the South during
the war. It is pity every one don't be-
lieye him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
Where is that report?

Why do the Republicans keep ell the
judges in the Secondsward2
Who thinks the present machinery is
overworked?
Who is going to divide the profit if the
works are moved?
How much smore than $25. 1000 will a
removal cost2
How much does the city already owe?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The ice is evidently opposed to corpora
tions. It's frat points of attack were the
packet companies warehouses and the
railroad track.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

The Office of election judge has never
been very lucrative one. That ought to
be good reason for q Republican to resign
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

We have as yet heard nothing OF the
resignation Of any Of the Judges from the
second ward. Is not one of them going to
do IT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

IF the water works should be changed.
there will be good chance for some
manufactury TO sell the the city machinery.
Who is going to divide the profits?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

Conkling has announced his Intention
never to enter the White House again,
Let's shut up the White. House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
Friday, April ]. 1881.
CITY DEMOCRATIC TICKET

For Mayor
tBAlLRY DAVENPoRTI
8, City Clerks
JOHN r. WARNER.
City Attorney,
NJ. NJ. CORBETT.
CitysTreasurer.
-s- JIM. BUFORD.
Police Magistrate.
i. G. CROPPER.
ALDERMEx.
1st Wara--JoHN LAFRANZ.
9nd Ward-M. 8. 0'GEIL.
8rd Ward GEO. w. HENRY,
J. 81. LIDDERS.
4th Ward-PHLLLP SIMMONS,
g WIN. IL. LUNDY.
9th Ward-J. W. STARK. -
6th Wafd-ROBERT KUSCHMANN.
rowNsHIP TICKET.
Observation-Disclosures MOSENFRLDER.
ASST. ARTHUR BURIAL,
(" A. MAUCKER,
JN0. WEIGH,
,, z. MOTT.
Assegsor-GEO. w, COPP.
CeHector-J. n RETCKER.
Justice os the Pesce-H g BL BIAS sI{
Constables-w. G. BLACKBURN,
W. Z. YOUNG,
HENRY NOLT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
Notice..

STATE OF ILLINOIS, lac,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, ss'
To the March term, A. D. 1881, of the County
Court
Matilda C Petersen. Administrative de bonis non
vs..
Eric A. Peterson. Theodore A. Peterson Josephine
Peterson. Caroline A. Larson, and John Larson
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given to the said defendants,
Eric A. Peterson and Theodore A. Peterson, that
Matilda G. Peterson, Administrative, &c OF the
estate Of John Peterson, deceased, has fled her
petition In the County Court of said Rock Island
county, Tor le6ystfo sei1 the following described
real estate OF said decedenss ~ pay the debts OF
said estate, to-wit:
The cast half OF the northeast quarter of SECTION
nine t9), In Township seventeen IN. north range
one III. west OF the 9Th p. m In the county of
Rock Island state OF illinois, except the following
described tract ont Of the southwest thereof
beginning at the southwest corner of said half
and running thence north thirty (30) rods, thence
east twentysix (26) rods thence south thirty (a0)
twenay-slx (26) rods.
That summons has been issued in said cause, out
of eQid Court against you, returnable to the March
term, g. ID. 49,, of said Court. which term is
be begun and holden o. tbs second Monday Of
March, A. D 1881, in the city Of Rock Island, in
said county. at which time and plac6 yoh- viii APP
pear and show cause. Ii any you have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
Dated at Rock Island, this sFd day Of March, A.
d 1881.
RIA. DONALDSON, Clerk.
STURGEON & OLSEN,
Attorneys for petitioner. 2-4d4w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

Has anyone picked up bundle OF paper
to-day thinking twas the mayors reportf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

lERuEs' esARp AND MoeSTACHE EIiKlR forces heavy
moustaehe or beard even Emoothest facaA
/1A from 10 50 days. Postpaid, by mail 81
$SI BALE HEAD ELIXIR forces heavy growth a.
LN9< hair from 80 q Sjdays Postpaid BY mail "a.
~ Harmless to skin scalp; easily applied;
certain. Address, a. oLiN sole sgsst, sl1
@A North 18th street. St Louis No.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
NEURALGIA.
IMPORTANT.

Should the invalid have any di1icEly Kyocut
ing the Compound Syrup in his vicinity, act him
not be put off with any other remedy, because this
article has not it's equal in the diseases for which
1t is recommended.
NOTE.-Be suspicious OF persons who recon-
mend any other article lust as good" The
highest class medical in every large city,
whers it is known, recommend it.
For sale by z, J. MARSHALL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
PRESCRIPTION FREE!

For the speedy cure of seminal weakness
lost manhood. and all disorders brought on
Most druggists have the ingredients. Pam.
phlets-" Marriage and Celibacy," 80 pages.
ssCn hronic Diseases" SS pages: Essay On
s cents each. We cure all forms of congens
ital malformations at moderate charges.
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Chartered by the State of Missouri, t.
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cures.-Baths, Electricity, all modern appli-
ances, and the best surgical and medical
skil. Medicines sent everywhera.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

~A SuLE THINGI

EA SULE THING
It never fails Cure yourself for 81 Prof. Cha
pins Buchu-paibs-a quick, complete cure for al
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases,
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
Depot IS Barclay ST., New York, and for Rock Isl
aud at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
.tsTIE JOHN D. BILLINGS
Fatant Steel and Ircn Horseshoe.

Made complete, with Lever
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Horse-Railroads, Farm and
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world. Cures Tender and
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Lamenese and all evils re-
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common shoe. Trial Set,
with Nails 81. To measure.
place the loot PAPER and
draw pencil around. Shoes
put cold. No heating Of fool Send for free n.
lustrated Pamphlet. THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

A REGULAR Graduate of BrittAh and American
~ Institutes. Is 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 case of Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debil
tty. or Private Disease he undertakes and fails to
cure. Ladies will find the most scientific treat
ment for alldseases peculiar to their sex. ~ Con-
sultauon Free. Send for Circular. Lock box 2bO.
Once 317 Perry ST., Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
CURE YOURSELF

DR. Bohannans vegetable Curative &c warranted TO res.
inaentiy cure all forms of Spernattsrrhsa Seminal
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with wonderful effect to those middle-eged feel
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can this medicine with the of speedy and
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and and restoring them their natural
If the banef habit had been INDUCED The
ingredients simple productions of naurbarks,
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No 62l North Fifth street between Washington avenue and
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com
plants, never kaoHn to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by G. speidei, Rock
Island and Richards: & Sohrbeck, Slo-!
line. 4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
PEERLESS CORN STARCH,

For Ice Cream, Puddings, Blanc Mango, Etc IL
il the most delicious of all preparations. On ac-
count of It's purity, eminent physicians consider il
preferable to Bermuda Arrow Root for children
and invalids. Sold by all grocers, Samples sent
free to ALL :
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-01
gocy ISLAND d PEORIA RAiLwAY.

BHUhINpA AOG17 ~ 'H1" H@0H 1NH bOU1H,
LEAVE ARRIVE.
100 IN Way Freight.
$50 = Fast Express. f2 AS In Mail and Express
AS D N Mail and Expe. $50 = Fast Express
e:5G " Fht Accomn
The go p train makes close connection at
Galva with C & @ for points west: arriving at
Gslesburg at a:n5.p NJ +; at Burlington $40 m; at
keekuk 10 rs m and at Quincy 10 :05 D m: also
making close connection at Peoria with B q w
and r 2 q W roads for all points east and south
aoeg ISLAND q MERCER CO., 3. z,
Arriving at Cable at IL 40 m. and 6:l5 D m
leave Cable at $50 q m, and 80 p m.
AR. at Rock Island at SIS q. m. and s:I5p NJ
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-01-20

GACRAMENTo BOILER AND IRON WORKS,
- l street between Front and Second, Saera-
uiento. Manufacturer of Steam Boilers, Sheet lion
Work, etc. Also, all kinds OF Repairing. Chang ne
Portable Boilers from Wood to Straw Burners a
Snecialtv d6-4ptf
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unpressed Smyrna do 24925c; Nectarines,
l4al5c; Peaches, 1S92Oc for peeled, and l0@lsc
for unpeeled Pears, 9Gl0c for whole, and 9@i0c
for sliced; Plums, 14@15c for pitted, and SAGE q
h for unpitted German Prunes, 11@13c q ID.
California Raisns, in lots OF $50 boxes and upward
are quoted as follows: 81 5002 for whole boxes
S2d2 25 for halves, 81 25@2 so for quarters and
50 5ca2 rs for eghths, with the usual discount to
the trade.
HoSEY-A light shipment was made to the Aus
tralian colonies yesterday per steamer There is no
local inquiry Comb, 12dl5c; strained, 5l@63c for
dark, and 6la7c q ID for white.
BUTTER-Buyers purchase sparingly, having little
faith in any long continuance OF present values.
Fancy, 4oc . NJ; choice roll S5@3itc o
ID; fair to good, 25@S2Ac . 10 inferior to
ordinary, 2oG24c, inside rate for mixed lots from
country stores Eastern ranges from 1Se to 27lc
p II, according to quality; New York State, 273@
324c q n.
CHEEss-Trade not very active. California, LA
I5c; do, In drums 15@16c q ID; Eastern, l6ja19c;
Western, l4@l5c g h.
EGes-Nothing will bring over sole z dozen to
day, aud from that down toS0c e dozen will cover
al transactions.
PouLTRY- Consignments of dressed Turkeys have
stopped coming forward, and quotations are more
or less nominal. TURKEYS, i3t15cf b for live, and IL
@l5cf} Ii for dressed BOOSTERS s55 so for old and
s6a6 so for young; Hens, s6@7; Broilers, s5t05 so
according 70 size; Ducks, s7@7 so q doz; Geese
s292 % , pair.
GAxE-ouaii, 62l@75c; Mallard Ducks, $40
3 so; Canyas-back Ducks, S3@3 so; Sprigs, s.
a. 80; Teal 81 7592; Widgeon, 81 509l 70; Brant
81 5O@2; Geese, 81 for white and 81 50G3 for gray
Honkars, 81 5095; Snipe, 30@5oc for common, an6
s2d2 so q dozen for English; Hare, s2@2 %
Rabbits. sl61 %.
PRovIsIoNs-Eastern Hams, 12@13sc; Californii
Hams, 10@10@c; Eastern Breakfast Bacon
121@13c; California Smoked Bacon, l0@l0lt
for heavy and medium, and 11!@12tc for light ant
extra light; Clear Sides, 12@l2lc; Pork, s12@12 81
for Extra Prime, sl5@15 so for Prime Mess
$50 for Mess, s21 for Clear and s22 for Extra Clear
En.t HI paaf IN
| bbls and s896 so for half bbls; Extra Mess Beef
80 50a11; Family Beet. s13@13 so o Dbl; Cali
fornia Smoked Beef, 10@10Ic q ID Beef Tongues
st, les and sizes OF PACKAGES California do, 10r
| cs, 10lc; 5-B cs, lie; pals, 11lQ12c; Royal do
! 12ae q ID.
| Wool--Since the beginning OF the year bust
| ness has partaken largely of retail character
| Purchases mainly account of local mills
| Southern and san joaquin, 11@14c; Humboldt
25@26c; Mountain, 17@l9c; Oregon, 20030c q ib
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REMOVED.

4 TToRNEY AND CoUNSELOR-AT-LAW,
n CORNER SIXTH AND STREETS, SACRAMENTO,
car dl.4plm
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SIHARLEs T. JONES AND ED. N. MARTIN,
Attorneys-at- Law and Notaries Public, have
removed their office to No. COZ l street, between
Sixth and Seventh n24-4plm
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BRITEsA COLUMBIA.
AdYices rom Victoria

VICTORIA, January 15th.-After an inter
ruption of two weeks, the telegraph line is
repaired to Portland.
More than two weeks ago the iron ship
Chicalayo, bound to Hastings mills from
Australia, was spoken off the Straits by two
vessels bound In. She has not since been
reported.
Three ships, with 200 or !, 500 Cinnamon,
to work on the Yale Savona Railway will
arrive here in April.
Two young aud delicate-looking men,
named John Davis and Lawrence Turner,
were tried before Messrs. Deighton and Chip,
Justices of the Peace at Yale, on the 23d ult.,
charged with having leftthe employment of the
railway contractors, carrying with them goods
to the value of SAT 40. The prisoners, it
came out, had been hired at San Francisco to
work on the railway, and advances were
made to them to enable them to reach the
works. On their arrival at Yale they were
supplied with boots and clothing by the COM
pany, with the understanding that when they
had worked out the value the goods should
belong to them. A few days subsequently
they disposed of portion of the goods and
departed for Yale, where they were arrested.
The prisoners said that they were put at
work other than that which they engaged to
| do, and that they were on the way to Yale
to see Mr.. Onderdonk when they were ar
| rested. Turner said he had wife and fam
| lily at San Francisco. The Justices sentenced
them to three months imprisonment in the
common Jail.
The output of the Wellington collieries for
the month Of December reached the large
amount of 81, 900 tons-the heaviest monthly
| output ever reached in British Columbia.
But even this will stand a chance of being
beaten this month.
x-Mayor Bate was elected Mayor of
| Nanaimo by reclamation.
Mayor Turner, of Victoria. was reelected
on Tuesday.
Live stock in the interior is doing well, as
the winter is not severe so far.
The four Kamloops outlaws will be hanged
on the 31st instant at New Westminster.
Melchior Eberts, one of the railway engi-
neers, was killed yesterday, while surveying
near the suspension bridges on the Yale
Savona Railway. by falling over cliff. He
was native of Chatham, Canada, and leaves
wife and child in this city.
Great anxiety is felt here for the safety Of
the steamship Dakota, from San Francisco,
which is considerably overdue.
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WASHINGTON TERRTroRY.
Delayed Items from ralra walIa

DelayCu hieits from Stala 7dliHs
WALLA WALLA, January 17th.-Gireat en-
couragement is given to the people of the
northern country by the fact that the North
ern Pacific Railroad Company advertise for
$50 900 ties and 10, 600 900 logs, for use on the
mountain division of the road, between Aims.
worth and New Tacoma. The ties are to be
delivered by August LIST, and 1000, 900 feet of
logs by August l. 1881, the whole amount to
be delivered at Yakima river or any available
tributary. Proposals will be received to
February 1st, noon.
Reuben Bassett, an old pioneer of Califor.
MIA and Oregon, died at Weston on Wednes
day last.
From all parts of the upper country are re-
ported floods, caused by the rapid thaw,
which have done some damage. Bridges
have been washed away in several places. In
this city the bridge over Mill Creek, on
Fourth street, was washed out, and damage
was done in several other places. After the
thaw the weather set in cold, which con-
tinues, with now as much snow as before the
thaw. Cattle and sheep are suffering.
General Sprague is in town for the purpose
of appointing Commissioners to decide upon
the contested railroad lands.
Mrs. J. w. Dyer, daughter of S. A. Clarke
of the Willamette Farmer, died this noon.