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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-12-29

Many families had private trees in
addition to the Sunday school trees.
And all together, we are of the opin-
ion that old Santa Claus did the
square thing" by the boys and girls
Of Ridgway this time if he never does
again. The old way of hanging up the
stocking has gone out of fashion and
the Christmas tree has come into vogue
almost universally. No matter wheth-
er stocking or tree, the little ones, and
for that matter the Older ones, will al
ways welcome the advent of the merry
Christmas season. May the memory
of the merry old Christmas tree never
grow dim.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
pose OF CONSULTATION among the directo

pose of consultation among the directo
as the proper cause to pursue at the clear
ing house to-day. The Central Bank was
compelled to pay 100000.
The Central Bank has resumed pay
ment. The friends of the Central National
Bank have decided to pay the loans of that
bank at the clearing house, amounting to
something less than half a million. The
directors of the Pacific National Bank
strongly condemned the action of Presi-
dent Benyon which caused the disaster.
and have turned over the concern to the
bank examiner. The meeting being
held by the Pacific Bank people for the
purpose of recognizing the concern this
week said this morning that if reorgani
zing was effected he would be able to
meet his liabilities
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
ONLY i SCARE.
Dion 1S1

DUBLIN, Nov. 1.-THE explosion on the
steamer Solway (not Severn) towed into
Kingston harbor last night, was not caused
by dynamite, but by the bursting of bar
rel of naptha Oil which ran along the deck
and caught fire at the stove in the steerage.
Five soldiers and ore passenger were burn
ed to ashes. Five other persons left the
steamer in small boat and have not been
heard of since The disaster occurred at
a. m 90 miles off the coast, and all day
long thevessel lay at mercy of the waves
in terrible gale. the crew and passengers
fighting the flames in the steerage. Be
tween 5 and in the afternoon pilot boat
attracted by signals of distress, went off to
the vessel. which was then steered for
Kingstown harbor When the harbor
police boarded her most horrible scene
presented itself. A portion of the vessel
was blackened mass of debris, the fire
still burning. The charred remains of six
persons were laid out upon the deck and
many wounded persons were lying unat
tended in the cabin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
ACCIDENTS.

POINT CoLBoRNE, Ont, Nov. 18-Frag
ments of the wreck of an unknown black
vessel was washed ashore here today
along with quantity of oak plank. 1t is
quite evident that some boat, supposed to
be lumber barge, has gone to pieces
during the storm of yesterday and last
night.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 18.-Fifteen passen
gers were injured by the falling of a train
through trestle bridge across a creek on
the Pelzin division of the Wabash, foul
miles from here, to-day. The bridge was
eighty feet long and twenty feet high
The recent rains had weakened the sup
ports. A passenger car was left suspend
ed at an angle of forty five degrees, sup
ported by the timbers~ No one was kill
ed. The accident will stop travel on that
diyision two or three days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
FIRES.

COLUMBUS, Nov. ia fire broke GU
| this morning in the imbecile asylum, three
miles west of this city, which entirely des
troyed the main building and part of on'
doromitory. The loss to the state win bt
nearly $150,000, No lives were lost, al
though the institution continued GA pu
pills and nearly $50 employees. All the eff
fects of officers, teachers and other en-
ployes were consumed. A fireman of the
city fell through the floor and bruised his
limbs. The London, Ohio fire depart
ments were telegraphed for and arrived at
12 80, but the fire was under control. DR..
Doren, superintendent, says he can take
care of the pupils for short time.
FRANKFORT, Nov 16.-A fire this morn
ing destroyed the saw mills owned by
Wakefield and Congdon and by Ronman
& Sneed. Loss considerable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
MONEY MATTERS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-The suspended
Boston bank was the Pacific National,
capital 81 100000. About $780, 600 was
paid in. This bank kept open to pay
small checks until after / o'clock and then
closed in suspension. 1t cleared through
the Elliot Bank. The Boston Central
National was the other bank in trouble
but il was carried through by the Clearing
House Association of which it was a mem
ber 1t was involved by reason Of ad-
yances on mining stock, the siver Islet
being the principal one, and the low price
of railroad shares which were being car
ried by speculator named Weeks The
tendency of this disturbance in Boston
will draw money from here. Already large
amounts of stock owned in Boston, but
having market here, have been thrown
on this market, and the result was seen
in the declining prices in the last half
hour.
NEWARK, Nov. 19.-The depositors in
the Mechanics Bank are understood to
have determined to prosecute the directors
and employ Benz F. Butler and Roger A.
PRYOR as counsel.
BOSTON, Nov. 1S.-There is the best au-
thorlty for believing that the failure of the
Pacific Bank to-day will effect no other
city banks seriously Should the mining
stock coHaterals or deposits with other
banks depreciate in value, the banks will
probably realize sufficient sum to meet
the major part of its obligations. There
was considerable run ON the bank to-day,
owing partially to the expressed opinions
of prominent bankers and business men
that it was shaky, and to the known facts
about its worthless collaterals. The banks
CAPITAL stock has recently been increased
from $500, 900 to $1,000,000. Upon the
announcement of the failure the eastern
railroad stock dropped from 4s to Ss.
The directors of the Pacific National
have been in consultation with Bank Ex-
aminer Needham throughfth evening and
have come to no positive conclusion. An
other meeting will be held in the morning.
The bank will not go on tomorrow morn
ing, but it is reasonable TO suppose, as it is
within the range of possibility and pFoha-
bility, that means may be furnished to ena-
Bile the bank to start again. That will be
determined tomorrow when the directors
will decide whether to surrender the bank
or raise the money necessary to carry 1t
through its difficulty. From the present
standpoint 1t would seem impossible for
depositors to lose cent. Week hopes to
recoup, and if he does the bank may con-
TIME business
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
WASHINGTON NEWS.

| WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The popula
ton of the United States is finally deter
mined to be so, 155, 1888.
The postoff1ce department has issued an
order that section III, postal regulations,
providing for the redemption of postal
cards that may be spoiled while in the
hands of the private parties by printing or
ruary, 1888. After that date postmasters
must not redeem postal cards under any
circumstances whatever. In order to OBJ
| tain credit for cards reduced up to the
date named, postmasters should forward
them to the department before the 31st of
March, 1882, after which no allowance Of
credit for the redemption of postal cards
will be made.
First Assistant Postmaster General Hat
ton has written the following letter to q
law firm, in response to an inquiry as what
may be lawfully written or printed on tags;
Gentlemer-Your favor Of the 18th inst,
has been duly considered by this Depart
ment, ith those of many merchants who
nave cOmpIained OF the post rulings as
restricting their enterprises. The result of
such consideration has been the ruling
herewith inclosed. 1t is intended that
matter printed shall be treated as third
class matter, and being enclosed with
merchandise subject to the higher rate,
and that the merchant may also write on
f'the package his own name and address,
preceded by the word from and there
may also be written or printed the number
and names of the articles sent. and the
sender thereof may write or print upon
or attach to any such article by tag or la
bel mark, number, name or letter for its
indentification. Yon will observe that
what may be written upon the tag is sim
ply Fmark, name or letter. not to tell
the width or prices, but to indentify the
articles. If the full liberty sto enclose
printed matter with samples will not en-
able merchants to avail themselves of the
mail when they can thus indentify articles
described in print ''by mark, number,
etc, the department can only regret that
further aid cannot be offered by or under
the law as it now stands.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Guiteau arr1v-
ed at 8 o'clock, and without particular
demonstration on the part of the crowd
was taken at once to the prison room,
where he ate heartily his breakfast, and
EXPRESSED himself we'll satisfied with his
case. The court opened without incident,
and Geo. G. Maynard, electrician, was put
on the stand and testified to loaning GuI
teau ten dollars one time and fiften at an
other.
Guiteau protested against that line OF
evidence Didn't think it any business
whether he owed $25 or some one owed
him. Maynard is good fellow and
owe him S25, that is all there is in it.
District Attorney Corkhill desired to prove
by witness that Guiteau borrowed $15
with which he bought revolver On cross
examination the witness thought Guiteau
looked seedy ane hungry.
The prisoner showed much feeling, and
frequently interrupted the witness, assert
ing that he lived in frst-class style. and
wore a seventy dollar suit of clothes. He
all the money he wanted. His mental con
dition, not physical, was at fault. he
had big load on his mind about that
time.
John OMeara testified to selling pistol
to Guiteau. He couldn't identify 1t as
there were thousands just like It, Ihe
charges were then drawn from the revol
yer at the suggestion of the counsel ano
much to the relief of the audience, pending
the examination of the pistol -Guiteau de-
sired to announce to the court that be had
invited John B. Townsend, of New York
and Leonard SWEET and A S. Treid, OF
Chicago to assist him. There was plenty
OF brains on the other side, and he desired
as much on his, IN the interest of justice.
Another matter he continued, Iiesire to
call the attention of the court. There st4
number of disreputable characters
In court and some threats of violence
nave been made during the past week.
have no fears of my personal safety. The
chief OF police has kindly furnished body
guard, and wish to notify all evil disposed
persons If they attempt to harm me, my
body guard will shoot them down. That's
all there is about it." Then noddipo to
the reporters he added, reporters, put
that down."
Col. A. S. Rockwell, the next witness.
began to detail the occurrences at the de-
pot, when Scoville interposed acknowledge
ing killing, Guiteau quickly shouted, mo.
your honor; we acknowledge shooting, but
not killing" Col. Rockwell briefly stated
the facts within his knowledge and with
out cross examination, and was followed
by Gen. D. G. Swain. Witness was at
Elberon when the shooting occurred.
Gen. Swain described briefly his associ-
alton with the President during his illness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19

SHOOTING GUITEAU.
The Assasain's Life At
tempted to-day.
Progress of the Trial at
Washington.
Interesting Incidents Of that
Proceeding.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-It is reported
that Guiteau was shot at after leaving the
court room, the ball taking effect in his
hand. Several rumors are in circulation
that when Van Inwhich and Guiteau were
riding from the court room back to jail,
and had reached the vicinity of the capitol.
man riding on horseback came up and
fired two shots and then rode rapidly away
in the direction of the Navy Yard. It is
not believed that Guiteau was hit at all.
In the crowd without the court house
just previous to the announcement that
to-day would be the last day of the trial, a
remfak pas heard IN the crowd that if any
one wanted to see Guiteau they had better
do so to-day. This would lead to the be-
lief that more than, one person was aware
the attempt would be made.
The young man who witnessed the shots
fired into the prison, Van as it passed
through the capital grounds enroute from
the City Hall to the Jail says the person
who did the shooting was middle aged,
well dressed and mounted on a remarkably
fine white horse Immediately after the
sonts were fired, the horse was started on
dead run and although the guard stood on
the rear steps and Van, with pistol in hand
trying to cover the man who did the shoot
ing He made his escape without diff
Guilty, as he passed the young man men
toned, he remarked, t1 have shot the
Seeing an armed policeman by the side
of the driver he exclaimed, GIVE shot the
and putting spurs to his horse,
dashed down East Capitol street in the
direction of Congressional Cemetery. The
policeman fired one shot at the fast disap-
pearing horseman and the driver of the
van whipped his horses into gallop and
kept in sight of him several blocks.
The would be avenger was, however
mounted upon a blooded horse, and read
lily escaped out into the country He was
described as a smooth faced man about
25 years of age, and a dashing
He had on dark suit. The van then pro-
ceeded to the Jail and Guiteau was taken
out in state of great excitement and ex-
claimed: 81 have been shot, notify Maj.
Brock at once. tell him to arrest the
scoundrel and have him dealt with as he
deserves. An examination showed the baH
had just grazed Guiteau's left wrist, intlict-
ing mere scratch. The ball struck the
opposite side of the van and fell upon the
floor where it, was found.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
HEAVY RAINS.

IsDrANAPoLIs, Nov. 19.-The heavy
rains for the past two days have severely
DELAYED railroad trains. The trains on al
roads are behind time. Late trains this
morning on yandalia went over the L q
st T.. TO Greencastle and the trains to both
roa,,s went over the Vandalia from there
tn Terre Haute The trains on the /. d.
& s railway due here at 4 a. m, was
ditehed four or five miles west OF the city
by eulvert giving way. The fireman
was instantly killed and the engineer bad
ly hurt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
GRAND LeDaE OF ODD pELLoWs.

-SPRINGFIEID, Nov 17.-The Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows adjourned tonight,
to meet in Chicago, In November. 1882.
The special committee in the case against
Past G. r. Master Henderson, of Jackson
vile. recommended that he be expelled for
contempt in failing to answer the sum
mons. The report was adopted. The
Grand Representatives were instructed to
oppose any change in the ritual or secret
york. The proposition to strike the word
awhites out of the constitution was mega
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1881

lived. The following officers were ap-
pointed: Grand Chaplain, U. S. Sage, OF
Aurora; Grand Marshall, Alfred Cum
mings, of Cairo; Grand Commander, Oscar
F. Stebbens,- of Springfield Grand Her
aid, L. E. Dewey, of Joliet; Grand
Guardian, James Goodrich, of Jackson
Vile
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
A SUSPICIOUS GANG.

PLYMOUTH, Nov 1S-Five men who
gave e100 to man named Woodward to
provision his boat for voyage to Farnce,
have been arrested. 1t is believed they
were concerned in the diamond robbery at
the Hatton Garden postoffice yesterday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
A World of Good.

One of the most popular medicines now
before the American public is Hop Bitters.
You see it everywhere. People use it with
good effect 1t builds them UP. 1t is not
as pleasant to the taste as some other bit
tiers. as it is not a whisky drink. 1t is
more like the ld-fashioned bone set tea
that has done world of good. If you
don't feel just right try Hop Bitters.-
Netdda Netrs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19

No invalid who values health and its blessings
should over risk the mass of testimony which exists
as to her ability TO apparently hopeless
Lincoln (Ill) Herald
The Doctor is adding daily to her already ilustri-
Gus and well-earned reputation Peoria journal.
1ndeea, if all our physicians to take the
same interest, and work with the professional
zeal as Mrs. Dr. Keck who gives her life her entire
time and labor, to the grand conquest of human
ter health at large Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself Il remarkable woman. Enga-
ging in the practice of medicine about years ago
when it was so difficult for woman in any public
position TO have her qualities recognized to
meet tolerance Mrs. DIR. keck. by virtue of rare
merit, supported by indomitably perseverance,. has
worked heruicly 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
rul woman and her career iS wonderful one. look
at 1t what way you will-Peoria National Democrat.
Frank. generous, and knd-hearted, she has won
the affections of all classes, and is respected and
but for her high qualities lady and upright ctiz
Zen-Industrles of Peoria.
We speak from our own knowledge, when say
she Is one of the most successful practitioners. in
the treatment Of diseases made speciality by her
in this sequntry,-Nashinason Farmer.
The growth OF her business in this city has been
steady and rapid, and her reputation for practical
skill in the treatment of chronic diseases is widely
notwithstanding PeOrian.
During her last visit here il wonderful to see
the vast crowd of patients that gathered around
Lincoln (Ill) Herald.
This lady has developed system OF practice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
NV Tormented Back"

is the exclamation of more than one poor
Woodworking men and women. Do you
know why it aches? 1t is because your
kidneys are over over-tasked and need
strengthing and your system needs to be
cleansed of bad humors. Kidney-Wort is
the medicine you need. 1T acts like a
charm says well known physician, Il
never knew it to fail" Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-Boston Post.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19

which is distinctive, and seems to meet the require
ments TO which it is applied, with surprising facil
ity.- Peoria Transcript.
Some who have 59aen given mp by our best phvsi-
clans as lncurable have been placed under the care
OF this lady, who has saved them from an early
grave.-Bloomington Sunday Eye.
A name so well known IN Central Illinois rs 10
have become household word in hundreds Of FAINT
lies, IL that OF Mrs. DIR. Kecl Evening Peoran
During practice of nearly 70 years. DR.. Kecs has
galnect without doubt greater celebrity than any
fcnaic physician in the west and tine strongest en-
dorsements pour in from all parts Of the county
Woodford Sentinel.
Mrs. Kcck has been an active aud successful
Practitioner for IS years. She makes special
performed many wonderful cures--Washington
Farmer.
Time and a er&cquaintance with the peopls
only serve TO add yearly To Mrs. keckn celebrity as
Peorian.
This lady il so web and favorably known to our
readers that she needs but passing notice here
bearing the highest recommendations.-Linc
(Il) Times.
The Doctor rapidly growing popularity is q con
stant cause of remark. She has always had a large
practice here probably the first in the city and stn
Il increasing and patients from great distan-
ces-Peoria Freeman.
This lady has gained an eminence in the practice
OF her specially Of chronic iseases which Inspires
merltorlous emulation the part 81 younger and
even older followers of Esculapus and the results
OF her skill and successful treatment bring forth the
praises and blessings of hundreds not in Davenport
only, but through the broad distances Of the States
Davenport Democrat.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
BOSTON BANKS,

BesreN, Nov 19.-The Central National
Bank stopped paying checks Inc oilicers
say it is temporary stoppage for the pun
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Nov. 10
Wheat-weak and decidedly lower; 81 cash
and Nov; 2sA Dec; ~ Jan.
Forn-Weak and lower: sslsG5a3s cash; ssh
Dec; 59az Jan: AZ Nav.
Oats-Weak aud lower; 43L cesh and Dec; 431
Jan; 45as14a4 Mar
Rye-Iinchanged.
Bsrley-Unchanged
P.rk-Weak and lower; 16 o00 l6 25 cash; II
laIs Jan: II 30 Feb.
II 37E Feb.
Whisky II.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 2il0o; active and sal 1oc higher
rood To choice light bacon 5 966 15; fair t(
cho.ce mixed heary and light 9ol6 30; heavy
CattIe-Recelpts a,4-os quiet and weak; un
changed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
BILLIARDS..

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Billiards- DAILY
300, Heiser 200; Carter 200, Wallace 1873;
Schaefer 200, Morris 1896; Gallagher 300,
Dion 1871
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-19
Keck's Medical Infrmary,
Sixth and Brady Streets. Davenport, wa
1t is Well Known that the Doctors Special Practice is
Chronic Diseases, and Needless to Enumerate the
Various Ailments Treated

You have read what People say reruse Opinions and
Criticisms of Press
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-06-02
The Ohio q. q. Union. The 22d
Annual Convention.

The Twenty-second Annual Conven-
ton of the Ohio Sabbath School Union
will be held in the Union School House
Hall, in the city of Fostoria, commencing
Tuesday evening, June 9TH, 1881, at Z 80
p. M, and continuing through Wednes-
day and Thursday, June 9Th and 9th.
An excellent program is arranged and a
delightful meeting is anticipated.
1t is intended to be a Mass Convention,
and each Sunday School in Ohio is emit
tied to one or more delegates. County
Unions are expected to send the number
of delegates they have usually commits
stoned. The people of Fostoria offer en-
tertainment to delegates. In order to in
sure this, delegates are requested to send
their names to Mrs. Charles Palmer,
Fostoria, o., Chairman of Committee on
Entertainment, on or before June 9th,
that homes may be provided.
Reduced railway rates are arranged
for; address Rev. G. L. Hanawalt, Cor.
Sec'y, LAGRANGE, Lorain Co., O., for par
~ticulars; also for extended noticed of con-
vention, programs, &c. The Executive
Committee recommend that or Sunday,
June 9th, all Sunday Schools unite in
prayer for the divine blessings upon our
approaching Convention, and upon Sun
day School work generally. Pastors and
Superintendent are requested to extend
this notice.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-06-02
ReDubIican Convention.

Pursuant to a call issued by the Re-
publican County Central Committee, the
leading Republicans assembled at the
city Hall, in Eaton, on Saturday, June
2Sth, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mr.. Rhea, Chair
man of the Central Committee, called
the Convention to order and stated its
object to be the selection of six delegates
and six a~lternates to attend the State
Convention, to be held in the city of
Cleveland on the Sth of June, to select a
County Central Committee and Advisory
members, and fix the time of holding the
County Convention.
The organization was affected by elect
John Rhea, Chairman, Walter Sayler,
Secretary, and H. NJ. Ambrose, assistant
Secretary. A committee to select dele
gates and alternates to the State Conven-
ton was appointed, who reported as fol-
lows,
DELEaATEs-T. j. Larsh, John Am
norman, R. E. Lowry, P. Folkerth, w.
G. Randall, D. G. Stubs.
ALTBRNATEs-W. w. Aker, Joseph
Miller, Mat McWhinney, 1. E. Craig, r.
G. Prugh, VIM. Taylor.
The time for holding the County Con-
vention was fixed on the 18th of June.
JOHN RHEA, Chairman.
WALTER SAYLER, Secretary.