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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13

10 1e AGAINST the Tide.
e IL easy % glide Hlfh the rlpples
AuoTu the stream OF time.
TO now with tlle course OF the river,
Like music to some old rhyme
b1t n1 y takes courage and patience
Against lie current to ride SKIS
And We must have strength nom heaven i.
When rowing against the tide.
We may 0oat on the river s surface
While our oars scarce touch the stream,
And visions of early glory t.-r
On our dazzling mt may gleam;
We forget that on before as - 'nt
The dashing torrents roar, 80
And while we ars idly dreaming, ssEe
1ia waters carry as Ger.
But few-ah, would there were many
low mp the ,'stream of lffe:'s
1ney struggle against Its surges, tfN.
And mind neither toll nor strife
Though weary and faint with labor,
Singing Triumphant. they ride;
FOR Christ fe the h,arcs Captain
When rowing againstthe tide.
Far on through the hzzy distance,
Like mist on q distant shore, n
They soc the walls cd q city,
Win Its banner floating Ger.
seen through q glass so darkly
they almost mistake their way;
But faith throws light on their labor.
When darkness shuts ont their day.
And shall we be one of that number
Who mind no toll nor pain
shall we mourn the loss of earthly Joys A-
= When we have a crown to gain2 giau7
Gr shall We glide on with the river, ,f- 81
with death at tine end OF our ride,
While our brothtir, with heaven before him,
Is rowing against the tids7 -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13
THOMAS L. JAMES.
Postmaster General -
Four school Boys Killed BIZ
Lightning.


LOUISVILLE, April pa heavy rain
with lightning prevailed in this city at /
o'clock r. NJ Four BOYS were killed At the
West End by lightning
The accident occurred at Twenty-sixth
and Market streets. The boys were PLAYING
base ball, Their ages range from II to a.
They were pupils at the school and the
disaster happened during recess. Their
names are Lee FIeck, Joe Shultz, VIII
Tahalser and Harry SOety. The three first
named died few minutes after being
taken to their homes in the neighborhood.
The latter was burned beyond recognition
Their game was just concluded, and the
bell summoning them to their school duties
was ringing, thereby causing the boys to be
in the same spot, where their coats and
hats had been placed before they began the
game. As the flash Of lightning struck the
earth, the boys were for a moment obscur-
ed from sight SO vivid was the lightning
When the few people in the neighbofhood
again looked towards the boys they were all
fat on the ground. Two gentlemen ran to
the spot, and to their horror discovered
dead faces upturned in the direction OF the
sky, from which they had but shortly re-
.ceived their last summons. Two other boys
stunned lay near their companions The
gentlemen quickly procured. water and
quenched the IRE in the clothing of the
boys, as well as stamping out the flames
nACA WtIC tsi>e parts OF tutlr 1I-
parel that had been torn from their bodies
Vain efforts had been previously made to
revive the boys, all of whom appeared life
less, and four of whom were recognized as
positively dead. Drs. G.. w. Griffith, Given
aud Dougherty, who arrived shortly after
the accident, examined the boys, and found
that four out of six had been struck dead.
The lightning eliminated directly over VIM
Soete, son OF the teacher, to whose class all
the boys belonged. The spot of earth
which bears the marks of the bolt could be
covered by bushel measure. The surface
of the ground is but little disturbed, and
resembles a hole which might have been
driven in by a crow-bar. On tire gound,
two or three feet from the spot where the
bolt entered, coUld be seen; when the re- |
porter visited the place, pieces of clothing, |
parts OF shirts, drawers, suspenders and |
fragments of a boot, all burned by electric |
hre, resembling mass Of chopped-up rags
baked ready for the manufacture Of paper 1
Young Soete was worse dis6gured than any |
Of the rest. His clothes sEerisliteaally burn /
ed from his body, and pieces Of scsrched |
clothing were picked up on the spot where /
he fell. His body was burned to a crisp, I
and blackened and charred in c horrible /
manner. A piece of his undershirt picked |
mp by a reporter looks like rag which had /
been burning on a stove and suddenly ex-
tingusihed by dash of water.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13
Freedman.s Bank PROPERTY

Comptroller Knox is trying TO sell The
Freedman's Bank property at Washing
ton to the Government under the appropri-
alton for new Pension Office. TIE At
lorney, General b decided that the abpro-
priation cannot Ne used except FOB the
purchase of siteS
Mr.. Knox has IN trust for the Freedlnan's
E-als The properly on a part Of slhich
stands the building now occupied ~ the
attorney General md Court Of Claiins, and
he argues that With the appropriation IL
ear be purchased beeause there can be no
Injection to buyiag Q site with building
already upon IL NJ. Knox VIII sell II for
$50, 900, which would bring the total div
fdend of the defunct corporation M to
about City per cent Of its liabilities, ana all
Il win ever pay. ii
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13

at that time j was not married. Now
have q house full of young rebels, =
clustering around my knees and
humping agaiRst my elbow, while l
write these "reminiscences of the war
of secession, rebeliIen. State rights,
slavery or our rights in the territories
or by whatever other name 1t may be
called. These are all with the past
now, and the North and South have az
bloedy cbasn.,f The flag of the South
'ern cause has been furled never to be
azain unfurled forever gone like q
dream ofyesterday, and lives only in
the memory Of those who lived
through these bloody days and times.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13

The following new order has been issued
by the Postoffice Department.
POSToFFICE DEPARTMENT, WASHING
TON, d. c., April 81 1SSf.-"On and after
June |, 1881, no printing or writing will be
permitted upon the address side Of postal
cards, except that imprinted thereon at the
mauufaetory, and such as may be necessary
for the proper direction Of the same.
All postal cards bearing any other
writing or printing upon the address side
turned to the sender by the Postmaster at
the Office where they may be mailed. Such
cards may be treated as spoiled, and re-
deemed by any Postmaster upon applica-
ton of theholder as prescribed in section
III, postal laws and regulations, 1872
Future supplies of postal cards will be
printed on the address side with the words,
nothing but the address can be placed on
this side
THOMAS L. JAMES.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13

Knoxville Chronicle: Col. r N. Ed
wards, the kind-heartei, good-natured gem
tleman who fooled away his time in can
yassing the State on the Greenback ticket.
is now canvassing Sumner county on
matrimonial platform with better hopper Of
success than he had last summer. One vote
will elect him
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13

If, az reported, Samuel ]. Tilden is re-
sponsible for the exposure of the Star route
thieves, 1t il in order for the honest people
of America to rise up and call them bless
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13
~CO. AYTCH.''

First Tennessee Regiment. or
A Side Show oftlRe Big
Show. -a...
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Every Lady Should Read.


LOUISVILLE LADIES' PURCHASING AGENCY,
along and successful experience in. The plrcsasnr
business desires TO again call especial attention 70 her
arrangements for filing orders rom distance for
may honor her with their patronage.
A specially IS made of buying and supefintendlnR
trimming Of BoRNErs and HArs. Ciiidren's suits
VIII be made TO order, and Patterns, Dresses and
ClosEs cut and basted. A mistake has never been
bs sxadx " e01sslszS satfyaetios Is Not giOsN.
Hundreds of patrons can be referred to who win
manufactured sstieIs vii be PREPARED bv iesdinz
artist in their particular line, -
Hats,s CIosks, Gloves, Hosiery Iewelry, Cum,
collars Lace Ribbons Carpets, Furniture, and
Furnishing Goods, and every article Of wear or
Domestic use bought upon Che most favorable terms.
Feathers and Gloves cleaned and dyed. Private ar.
rangements with the most slfl modistos and leading
wholesale and retail merchants in every line enable her
% hold out rare inducements BY which from to 50
per cent can be saved by buying through this Agency
Every article sent out will be chosen with the greatest
care; Everything manufactured IS made under perz
sonal supervision and viii be of the best material,
finest finish, and in the latest modes. ore elegance
in style, more beauty of material and complete
Agency, is TO the interest Of ladies desiring 70 dress
well, to patronize IL.
The large clearing and bankrupt sales IN the city
continually present magnificent opportunities for get.
ting great bargains Samples sent free upon receipt Of
stamp, and full information rs to style and mode.
Correspondence solicited. It costs little to mail
answered.
The Louisville Market IS especially adapted to the
Southern taste, and Il will be found TO give better
satisfaction than either Philadelphia or New York
while prices really less. There Is an elegance,
conservatism and grace in the dressing Of Southern
Ladies which cannot be Initiated, and which Is Of
their highest Charms To maintain this Is one Of the
chief efforts Of the Manager of this Agency. Any
article mada or purchased East, will be duplicated
with 10 per cent. off Refers by permission 70 Rev.
Stuart Robinson, D. D., w. ". Haldeman, Manager
Courier Journal; and Col Bennett H. Young.
IERHS-s cent. all purchases. MOneV can
be sens by Check, Registered Letter, or Post.ofhce
Order, or viii send 6. o. d. Address,
- o $780, - MRS. B. p. MITCHELL:
LouIsvIlrK. Xxx
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TTO BE CONTINUED.

The Greene county Democracy are
in favor of General Hancock for Pres
dent in 1884
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April 90, 1861 VS.. April &c, 1851
1--WE ARE ONE AND UNDIvIDED.,'

BY 8 r. WATKINS. g
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
MANsrLl's COLD WAVE.

According to prediction, the cold wave
promised came last night about 6 o'clock
and was most welcome visitor, though
the call was short and the benefit light.
For about two hours, however, the over
heated citizens of this burgh enjoyed the
cool, refreshing breezes, and blessed Man
sill and his almanac for the change. Ac-
cording to the scale for August the wealth
er viii, in the main, be cool during most of
the month, especially in the east. Man
silfs prediction is as follows:
A series of rain and thunder storms will
commence about the 9th, and oscillate from
the northwest to the southeast for several
days A portion of this storm series viii
likely reach the South Atlantic states later
in the month. The principal disturbing
positions of the planets appear to be loca-
ted about the 9th, the 10th or 18th, the
10Th, Goth, 25th and 30th
The temperature will average below
the mean of the season during this month
over Great Britain and Europe, with prob
ably many cool storms, while something
like. similar. weather win prevail in the
United States during the same time. There
are an unusual number of planetary lines
beside full complement of other pheno-
mena during the month; therefore it is
likely to average cool and stormy.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06

FOR THEIR HEALTH.

This morning the city gas works present
ed a lively and animated appearance which
was causedby numerous children and even
adults who came to receive the benefits of
Inhalation of the gases from the purifier.
That instrument was renovated during the
early morning, and the fumes arising there
from are supposed to possess curative
powers over whooping cough and other
ailments of q similar character. All aff1iet
ed with the former disease were there,
as the large numbers i'll attendance would
indicate that all the sufferers had accepted
the invitation to test the efficacy of the
gas-inhaling cure.
1t is now probable that neighborhoods
which have been afflicted with the ''whoop"
of children viii rest in peace and quietness
and the only "twhoop" heard upon the eve
ming air viii be that of some wandering In
dian Or .'hoodlum." e
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
ALEAn1Na HOUSE.

One Of the well established business
houses of this city is that of Joseph Baker,
the jeweler, whose store is located ON Sec
ond avenue, near Seventeenth street. Mr..
Baker established himself in Rock Island
on the second day of April 1872, and since
that time has continued TO be the leading
jeweler of this vicinity. Mr.. Baker makes
a point of purchasing all his goods of
eastern houses at the lowest cash figures,
and he is thereby enabled to give his Gus
toners the benefits of these transactions by
selling goods at moderate prices. His col
lection of fine goods is also well known,
and this fact has resulted in his deserved
popularity. Mr. Bakers motto has ever
been to give his customers the best goods
for the least money.
A specially has been made of diamonds
which are sold at prices to defy competi-
ton.
Fine watches, solid gold jewelry of every
description; clocks and silver plated ware
constitute the leading attractions of this
house and those who contemplate pur-
chase of this character will find it to their
advantage to patronize well established
| jewelry house such as that which bears the
name of Joseph Baker.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
These officers shah hold

as follows. These officers shall hold
their offices until their successors shall be
elected and qualified.
There can, therefore, be no vacancy and
consequently no appointment, in this case
L therefore, can see no authority Tor
holding an election for these Offices in
1881, either in the law, the constitution or
reason. Sec. 8, Art. x. of the constitu-
ton, provides for these officers holding
over; and last, while law passed by the
legislature, of its own motion extending
terms of Office, would be unconstitutional,
still the people having amended that con-
stitution in this respect, and authorized
and required the act and its consequences
the legislature had no option but were re-
quired to enact laws to give the amend
ment force and effect.
There is still another point that has
weight. 1t is well recognized rule OF law
that the last amendment, or last statute, If
there is conflict of previous ones, must
prevail. So, even allowing that there may
be seeming conflict this rule would give
the benefit to the. amendment and laws
passed in conformity thereto, as being the
latest expression of the will of the people
and their agents, the legislature, in carry
ing out that will.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
A Juvenile Circus.

For the delight OF the rising generation
Manager Forepaugh has organized Juven-
lie Circus and trained animal exhibition,
wherein can be seen:
Eleven huge elephants in one grand
pyramid; five Asiatic elephants in military
drill; two Ceylon elephants in acts of equi
rational, two African elephants in gymnas
tic exercises; one Siam elephant walking
the tight rope; and trained lions, and tigers;
the only performing Giraffes in the world,
dancing bears, mimicking monkeys, dis
ciplined zebras, and performing horses,
ponies, mules. dogs and other animals.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
The Supervisors and their
final adjournment.
Attempted Robbery and other
Criminal Notes.
Religious announcements and
various items.
rHs SUPERVISORS.

At the session of the Board of Supervis-
ors this morning, Mr.. C. M. Osborn, coun-
sci for the county, gave it as his opinion
that the Porter case had better be with
drawn; that the county might possibly get
Judgment for $50, but beyond this they
had no evidence to sustain further prose
cution, and he did not believe that it could
be proven that Mr.. Porter owed the county
a cent. The matter in dispute was the de-
linauent interest, and this it seemed had
been partly paid and the county had no
evidence to prove that Mr.. Porter had not
turned over every dollar due.
He therefore recommended that the suits
be withdrawn, and acting on this --sugges-
ton the Board passed resolution order
ing the suits against exTreasurer Porter
withdrawn This ends the first of the suits
against the treasurer Mr. Jackson, who
was present, coincided with Mr.. Osborn in
his opinion and so the suit against Mr..
Porter Is withdrawn and he is most CON-
pletely vindicated.
After passing ON number of bills, and
postponing action on some road and bridg-
es matters until the next session, the Board
adjourned until the first Monday in De
cember
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
RELIGIOUS.

Services will be held in the several
churches to morrow as follows:
Trinity Church-The Rev A. B. Allen,
rector. will hold services at 10:45 a. M,
and 7:30 p. IN. Morning subject THE
False and True among Teachers and Dis
.ciples." Evening subject: THE True Life
on Earth" Sabbath school at $50 and
Mission services at the Chapel p. IN. !;
Mission Sabbath school at p, m.
First Baptist -Church.-The Rev. j. B.
T. Patterson, win preach morning and
evening, at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
United Presbyterian. morning SER
vice. but preaching at 7:45 p. m. by
Rev j. A. Reynolds Sunday school at
9:15 a. m. and Young Peoples Prayer
Meeting at p. m.
Christian Chapel.-The Rev. Irving A.
Searles. pastor, win occupy the pulpit at
1o:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school
at $50 a. N.
Central Presbyterian.-The Rev. s. 2.
Linn, of Lincoln Park church, will preach
both morning and evening. Sunday school
at 9:3o a. M. and Young Peoples meeting
at $50 p. m. Regular weekly prayer meet
ing will be held on Wednesday evening in
the lecture room at the usual hour
Ninth Street Methodist. Preaching
morning and evening at 1916 a. m, and
7:45 p. m, by Rev. ]. W.. Frizzell, pastor.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06

dreadful catarrh has been oblidged to sue
cumb to medicines administered by which
their cause has been eradicated from the
human system. The remarkable part of
the history of Mrs. DR.. Keck's success is
that her reputation commenced at home,
and by reason of that fact has gradually
spread all over the country At the pres
ent time she possesses the largest institu
tion of that character in the world, and so
great is her increasing business, that
numerous branch offices have been estab
lished in all the large cities of the west
Mrs. DR.. Keckis best recommendations
as to cures effected by her treatment are
furnished in the hundreds of hale and
hearty men. women and children in Rock
Island, Davenport, Moline and Milan as
well as in other cities who owe their pres
ent health to the curative powers of med
ieines administered by Mrs. DIR. Keck.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06

Early this morning, burglar tried to
force an entrance to the residence of John
Sutc1iffe, on 18th street. but was detected
in the act of raising a window and ran off.
Mr.. Sutcliffe first heard him at the gate
and then saw him go around the house to
the south window, where he raised the
screen, threw a light into the room, and
then Sutcliffe went for him, but too lates
as the fellow had scaled the fence and
skipped before John could reach him. 1t
is thought to be one of the party who went
through Goettehe's saloon the other night,
and the police are on the track of the gang
who are liable to be run in" at any time.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
RIVER

The Centennial will be up tonight.
The White Eagle is expected down to-
night or to morrow. ~ H
The Gem City will be down on Monday
morning Aas !
The raft boat Lumbernan went up this
morning, and the St Croix was down with
raft for Schricker & Mueller. Dayen-
port p en.s as a
The Park Painter brought down raft
for Weyerhauser's lower mill, and the Last
Chance towed some barges of coal for Da-
venport, and goes up tonight. g
A new raft boat. with no name on, went
up to-day, It is supposed to be Pete
Kern,s new boat eff ST. Louis. ~
The Diamond Joe passed up to-day with
big load Of passengers and freight. ,
The Josephine went down this morning
and the Libbie Conger will be down on
Monday, aaq8
On Monday morning the Mary Morton
viii be up.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken oflyour rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciating pain
of cutting teethI Ifso. 90 at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WiEslew's 5ooth-
iugI Syrup. 1t viii relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately depend
npon it; there is no mistake about 1t.
There is not a mother on earth who
has ever used il, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels;
and give rest to the mother, and reliet
and health to the child operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use in ak
cases, and pleasant TO the taste and is
the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
In the United States. sold every
where. 10 cents o bottle.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
BARNUM's SHOW.

Barnum's greatest show on earth viii
visit Rock Island on the 2Sth of Septem-
Der. The show the present season is lar.
ger than at any previous time, and it in
cludes several ordinary circuses and mu-
seums. Mr.. Barnum is assisted in the
management, as well as in the proprietor
ship by JAS. E. Bailey and J. L. Hutchin-
son, both of them veteran and capable
showmen.
AS fair sample of what has been said
of the show the present year, the following
is given from the New York Post which
says:
Without exception the perform ance
given last night was the best ever witness
ed in New York, and could not be excelled
in any particular, as it was as near perfec-
ton as a circus performance can be.
The Rock Island Argus., 1881-08-06
sMrrH,s sHnRTcnM1Nas.

Stephen Smith was for short time in
Rock Island, where he attempted to run a
newspaper Trouble ensued, and Smith
departed for Des Moines to give temper
ance lecture He is now in Fairfield, Iowa.
and in announcing the fact, Galesburg
paper, the Register, states: Fairfield
Iowa, presented Rande, the Baudit of the
Wabash, to Galesburg. Galesburg pre-
sents to Fairfield, Steve Smith, the Gradu
ate of Yale. If any boot is due we don't
know which town should receive it"