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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-22
Tom Ochf1trco's Hat.

was sitting in the court yard of the
United States Hotel talking with tie ma
nagcr Of New York newspaper. Colonel
''Fom" Ochiltree, the veteran horseman,
walked past. 81 will tell you good
story about Ochlltrcc," said the newspaper
Imam. There are two things that no Is
very fond ola small fancy hat is one Of
them; the other Is telling whooplng
yarn. inducing his hearers to believe it,
and then letting them know it Is all gam
mon. There are two rival hattcrs IN New
York, as everybody knows. We will call
them Smith and Blown. | saw para
graph gong the rounds Of the press about
Ochiltrce going into the st. Charles Hotel
In New Orleans wearing very handsome
and very faEcy little embroidered smoking
cap. One of his friends asked him where
he got it. why SAID he, 'onc of the
prcttlcst and sweetest young ladies you
ever saw made it for me- Presently one
Of the friends managed to get the hr. in
his hand, and saw printed on the insid, Vt
1t, in big gilt letters, Smith, the halter,
an advertisement that at once exploded
the pretty young lady story. l clipped
the paragraph out and printed it," the
newspaper man continued. 'but changed
the name OF the halter from Smith TO
Brown, for Brown was one of our patrons
and Smith wasn't. The day after the pa
ragraph appeared Smith rushed up to me
and asked, IIow the deuce did that para.
graph about Oehiltrce's hat happen to get
into your paper with Browns name pu,
ins Why, do you know paid 81 q line
to have that put in the other papers. and
here you have knocked all the wind out oi
1t for me and ruined my advertisement ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-22
The Weakening Of stool by Heat.

Examples Of the mysterious failure Of
steel are not uncommon, and although
much of tho mystery which used to at
tend the qualities of steel is disappear
ing before modern research, it cannot be
said that increased knowledge always
leads to be better confidence One of
the poculiaritics of spring and tool steel
which has lately been investigated by
several obscrvers-Mr. Adamson among
the numbcr--is the known liability of
steel that is very flexible when cold to
break when at tho blue annaaling tenn
pcraturc. It has sometimes been sup
posed that only inferior metal is subject
to this tendency; but the workers in
Ural iron, which is remarkably pure in
quality, have often observed tho Same
action. Mr.. Adamson has found that
steel Of this kind becomes actually 'spow-
dery" Mt temperature Of between 500
Dig. and 700 dg. Fab, or tho point at
ut which willow twigs take fire; and he
has decided that this is tho point when
the metal is Mt its weakest, possessing
little or no conference. This phenome-
non, if it can be substantiated rs univer-,
sal or even frequent, is suggested as
possible explanation of q large number
Of accidents, such as tho breaking Of
steel tires, shafts, and parts of machine
tools which may be strong enough when
cold, but being raised to the stated tem-
perature by the effect Of friction, etc.,
they are not able to withstand tho slight
est strain, and, in faot, drop into pieces
by their own weight The quickness
with which broken parts OF machinary
or tools would, under ordinary circum-
stances, cool down, and therefore regain
their strength would naturedly lead an
ordinary observer away from the truth
which Mr.. Adamson claims to have dis
covered.
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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-22
Beware of bosom sins.

Beware of bosom sins.
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Business is tho soul of life.
AS you SOW, so shall you reap.
Be always at loisuro to do good.
At great bargain pause awhile.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-22

Cork trees ore raised in Georgia.
---Nevada has fifteen daily newspapers.
Cato learned Greek after his SIX
eonth yoar.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-22

She grieves sincerely who gyieves
when alono.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

Reports receivedby Bradstreeps state that
1853 failures were reported throughout the
United States and Canada during the past
week, the largest number for any one
week this year, and an increase over the
preceding week of 40. The increase was
in New England, the southern and west
ern states. The principle causes of the
failures were overtrading and speculation,
and, in the SOUTH poor collections, because
of the small crops in some sections. In the
Middle States were 81 failures, an increase
of 2; in New England SO, an increase of
IS; in the southern states 42, an increase
of 10; in the western states 81, an increase
of II; in California and the Territories H.
decrease of 2; in Canada and the prov
inces 10, an increase of 2.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
IOFFICIAL PAPER.J


Congress has been organized and is en-
tirely. so far as organization goes, in re
publican hands. David Davis, through
the grace of God and long residence on
the force is presiding officer of the senate,
and as he was put there by republican
votes and was the candidate of that party
against strong democratic opposition,
can be correctly stated to be 80 far identi-
fed with that party as to put the organiza-
ton of the senate in their hands.
In the house yesterday. the republicans
through the aid of two Virginia repudia-
tors votes, elected a stalwart speaker and
secured the other officers. So the republic
can party is now in full control, the ques-
tion is, what will they do? They have a
bare majority in the senate with the help
of Malone and Davis; and in the house
they possess plurality Of ten, but fail by
one vote, of having an actual majority;
although as matter of fact, the two Vir-
gInia regulators come as near being re-
publicans as can be; they are certainly not
democrats, and even the greenbackers are
ashamed of them. Consequently, as the
President is also republican, that party
can be truly said to be in full possession of
the government in all its branches, and
whatever of le44lation is accomplished
and for it the party is responsible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

. cash value would represent truly for
midable increase in our resources. But
the British producer has been benefited by
throwing aside the cumbrous devices OF
protection and adopting the natural laws
of trade In the same period British i'm
ports have risen since 1855 (when Gem
puted values were substituted for the rid
iculous stofficiap xaiues) from $26 per
head TO 500 per head, while our imports
have risen from $1,000 per head to only
SIS per head. These figures show beyond
any cavil that the English people, unen-
numbered by heavy taxation and antiquated
laws for trying to cultivate exotic indus
tries, and left free to buy in the cheapest
and sell in the dearest market, have grQWn
in wealth far beyond the ratio of @our
growth; and is there any good reason why
the American people, with all their ire
mendous advantages, should not make al
least equal progress if they were believed
of the burden of carrying the Millers>and
the Reaches on their backs?-N z. World
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
All of the republican congressman an,

All of the republican congressman and
Senators who desire to have the disposal
of one or more of the hundred thousand
federal offices which Arthur has in his gift,
and all others who want those offices are
reported as stating that since they have
met Arthur they consider him the bright
est example of American statesman who
ever consented to shine in the executive
chair; words cannot be found to express
their admiration and esteem for the man
who has it in his power to convey SO many
benefits upon them and they are protesting
themselves willing to fall down in blind
alteration of any more he may make.
one great man expresses himself: II had
formed my opinion of him as a successful,
shrewd politician and man of the world, of
whom no one had ever thought in connec
ton with the presidency ! came away
resolved never again to allow a prejudice
to enter my mind concerning any man, for
confess was preiudiced somewhat. Ar
thur satisfies me beyond expression. He
looks the president is PRESIDENT And
thus speaks another, an Ohio man: az
have confidence In Arthur. Although I
never saw him before yesterday, ] have
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06


A singular case involving the question
of husbands liability for his wife's debts
was tried in London the other day. 1t
was against Mr.. Thistlethwayte, residing
in Grosvenor square. An upholsteler sued
for the amount of an account for repairs
to furniture, the orders for which had
had been given by Mrs. Thistlethwayte.
The question raised was the authority of
sthe lady to pledge the credit of her hus-
band, and on that point the defendant
stated that in consequence ST his wifes
extravaganza he made her an allowance
in consideration of which she promised
not to contract debts without special au-
thority In addition, several thousand
circulars had been forwarded to tradsmen,
among whom was the plaintiff, warning
them not to supply goods to the order OF
Mrs. Tsistlethwayte. Notwithstanding
this, it appeared that she had succeeded in
contracting debts to the amount of e25.
600. The jury found that no authority
to pledge the defendants credit existed.
and verdict in accordance with that find
ing was entered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
Rainev of South Carolina again failed t,

Rainey of South Carolina again failed to
secure the republican caucus nomination
for Clerk of the House. When the repub-
lican party was in a hopeless minority in
the nouse and they had no earthly hope of
electing their candidate, they gave him the
empty compliment of their support and did
great deal of loud talking about their
love for the negro and how they desired to
see him advance; but now that they have
majority and could elect him they tell
Mr.. Rainey, negro, to go to the Devil
Truly republican consistency is great.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
OUR LOST SHIPPING,

Mr.. John Roach was entirely certain t,
turn up at the tariff convention with hi
little plan for protecting American ship
building. Mr.. Roach's case presents thu
plea of the protectionists, in comic perfec
ton. Mr.. Roach's interest is not only pro
tccted, but is thoroughly and completed,
protected. The foreign competitor is alb
solutcly excluded from the American mar
ket. OF none of the other industries rep
resented at the tariff convention is this 81
| true as of Mr. Reaches. What they al
desire is that the foreign competitor should
be kept out the American market that
protection should rise to the point of pro-
hibition, and that the tariff, instead of be
ing a tariff for revenue only, shall not be
tariff for revenue at all except upon ar
ticles not produced in the United States
When that good dayrcomes they profess,
and possibly believe, that they will be en-
tirely happy and will ask nothing more OF
the government
This profession is refuted by Roach. He
has attained what they desire Foreign
competition with his industry is absolutely
prohibited. No American citizen can own
a foreign-built ship, no matter what tax he
may be willing to pay for owning her;
while American citizens may still possess
foreign steel and foreign blankets and for
eign clothes if they are willing to pay high
enough taxes for these privileges. When
those privileges are denied them at any
price the American manufactures of steel
and blankets and clothes will be in the
same enviable position with Mr.. Roach.
And yet he does not consider himself en-
viable. He considers that in simply be-
ing secured against foreign competition, he
is being if not grossly outraged, at all e.
vents very shabbily treated. He thinks
that it is the duty of the people of the Uni
ted States to keep his shipyard going, at a
profit if they can, at loss if they must.
The gentlemen who plead the benefi-
cence of the protect system as reason
why the people should give them increased
subsidies to enable them to carry on va
rious industries which, standing alone as
purely business ventures would not pay,
do not appear to have studied the growth
of English trade of late. The principal
increase in American exports is found in
those natural productions which are not
benefited by protection, but on the con-
trary, injured by 1t, for it is clear enough
to everybody that the American farmer. of
all men in the community, pays the most
dearly for the state support of those mas
cent industries" or which Mr.. Warner Mil
Ter and Mr.. John Roach speak SO loving
y. Since 1910, six years before the re-
peal of the Corn law, British exports have
risen from $9. 80 per head to $3.50 per
head; while American exports have
risen in the same period from $8 to ST.
per head of the population, in each case
the dollar as worth four shillings |
terling. Nature has done nothing for the |
British farmer or manufactures during
hese forty years, while we have opened upl
lalf the continent and absorbed vast |
population which If it could be reduced to !
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

In quiet nook of the Royal Castle at
Berlin, not accessible to the general public,
there is small, plainly furnished room
known for more than two centuries past
to the successive custodians of that ancient
pile by the quaint designation of the
Kugelkammer, or Bullet Chamber" The
origin of this title is due to the following
curious incident. In the year 1851 Gusta-
vus Adolphus, the heroic King of Sweden,
sat down before Berlin with his army and
opened peace negotiations with George
Williams, then Elector of Brandenburg,
taking precaution, however, to erect bat
teries in commanding positions within
close range of the city enceinte, with q
view of exercising wholesome pressure
upon the Elector and his military advisers.
Under these circumstances, George VIII
liam promptly came to terms with his
royal adversary; and the King, delighted
at the success of his vancouver, instructed
his artillerists beyond the walls to fire a
grand feu-de-joie in honor of the treaty
concluded between himself and the Elec-
tor. His orders were at once obeyed,
when, to the CONSERVATION of the Berlinese,
q storm of missiles burst upon their house
roofs. The gallant Swedes had forgotten
to draw the balls from the cannon. Four
OF these ponderous shot penetrated the
walls of the Royal Castle, and were subse-
quently dug out from their Judgements in
different portions of the building, to be
collected and ever after carefully preserved
in the chamber which, to this day, is
named after them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

known about him as a local politician 3
long time. 7 did not expect to find him
such man as Issee he is. He is of the
solid sort and perfectly at home In his
place, and have seen them all since Tay
lors time. My prepossessions, I admit,
were not strongly in his favor, but now
l know it's all right for our party and the
country"
Is IF all these expressions of opinion are
sincere, perhaps Gaiteau was right when he
stated that the death of Garfield was neces-
sary to unite the republican party-as re-
publieans profess to believe. to save the
Union-andthe assassin's plea that with
Arthur as president and Garfield dead,
harmony would once more reign, seems to
have something of foundation about it
after ALL Certainly republicans are fool
ish to elect half breeds to the position
of chief executive, if anything like party
party place is desired. for the stalwarts
have proved that if they felt aggrieved in
any particular, they would fight while the
half breeds will always 60 with the man
that has the office. When the offices are
all gone, however, there may be grumbling
from the rear ranks, and few more stall
wart victories, like that of Refers will
hardly act in the nature ofseothing syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

The correspondence of the Russian army
consumes annually 10000, 600 sheets of
paper-nore than forty per man-and the
spelling of all this employs in the various
military Offices 5.531 Generals and other
officers, 6,0s4 civilian clerks 10000 nom
commissioned officers and men, In 1862
the number was little more than 5000 all
told.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

A-REkTTY.S pIAyOFORTEs MAGNIFICENT
"A, holiday presents; square grand pianofortes,
four very handsome round corners, rosewood cases
hree unisions Beatty,s matchless iron frames.
stool. book, cover, boxed, 1922 rs to so;
catalogue prices, $500 to $1,000; satisfaction
puaranteed or money refunden after one years
Upright pianofortes, Sl25 to $265: catalogue prfs
ces $500 to $500; standard spianofortes OF the
universe, as thousands testify; write for mammoth
list of testimonials: Beatty,s cabinet organs. ca
thetiral church, chapel parlor, $50 upward: visi-
tors welcome; free carriage meets trains; 1llustra
ted catalogue (holIday edition. free Address or
cali upon DANIEL f. BEATTY. WASHINGTON,
NEW JERSEY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

ess of Blood Lack \
Power of WIN or Acuo
Paipitation of the Hear
Loss OF Memory, Loss o,
Confidence, Painting Spell.
Hysteria, Epilepsy, Hear,
burn, Dyspepsia, Brorcb,
tDe, Salt Rheum. Flatuleprv
weak Stomach, Disease.
OF the Heart and Limo,
Dropsy, Asthma, Pleur,sn
Constipation, Jaupd;co
Oatarrh, Sore Throat "a
bility. Piles, Tumors .So,o.
Boils, Carbuncles, Feve,
and Ague, Liver Complain,
Diabetes, Kidney Com
plants, Gravel, Chills, In
potency. Disordered Co.
dttfons OF the Liver. BIoas
Kidneys ordinary OrgsDli
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
me only BATTERY

The only Bate RY
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able Of b cling CHARGER
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ERTIES, which is TRANS
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with any of the following
DISEASES don't neglect to
wear one Of oui Batteries,
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Nervous Diseases, RI eu-
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Nervous and General De-
bility, spinal Diseases,
Weak Back or Side, Vast
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Nightmare, Melancholy,
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
PLAYse PLAYS? PLAYS? PLAYS Z

For Reading Clubs, for Amateur Theatricas, Tem-
perance Plays, Drawing Room Plays, Fairy Plays
Ethiopian Plays, Guide Books. spsskers, Pslto-
ed Fire Burnt Cork Theatrical Face Preparations
Jarley's Wax Works, Wigs, Boards. Modstaehes
Costumes, Charades, and Paper scenery, NeW
Catalogues sent free. containing full description
and prices. SAMUEL FRENCH SON, 3s East
18th Street. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
CHICAGO. xILwAUYEE& ST, pau

N4&VE&NS' 8@aA . y R1& " Vat 6V&sa
RACINE q SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
Leave for Racine and Milwaukee rs m; II loop. m
Leave for Dubuque. Winona. ST. Paul and Mime
apolis $50 am.
Leave for McGregor. Portville, Calmas, Sioux Cit,
and Yankton II 90 pm.
Ar from Racine and NJ Milwaukee 5:l5 a. m. 6.a5 pm
Ar. from Minneapolis. St. Paul, Winona and Du-
buque 900 pm.
Ar. from Yankton, Sioux City, Portville and Nc.
1Gregor 5:I5 am. -4.sss. s}sa
Through Sleeping Cars are run ON all night trains
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at II 100 connects with the train ART
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistrsIn. - l..-...-e,-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
RocK ISLAND D PaoRIA RAILWAY.

sHoRrHsr BoUTE 70 THE EAST AND SOUTH.
LEAVE ARRIVE.
6: 100 m Way Freight.
$50 q Fast Express. 12 IS p m Mail and Express
1885 m Mail and Exp's. SOS - Fast Express.
$50 Z" Fsht d Accom,n .-4-+
The 1:35 p train makes close connection al
Galva with G b q @ for points west: arriving a
Galesburg at 4:25.p m at Burlington $40 p m; a
Keokuk 10:s5 p In; and at Quincy 1905 m also
making close connection at Peoria with B q W
and P & W roads for all points east and south
RocR ISLAND @ MERCER CO.. z. 3.
Leave Rock Island at 9 90 m, and 100 p m.
Arriving at Cable at 11:20 m, and 6:15 m.
tesve Cable az $3.50 m, and 80 p m.
Ar. at Rock Island at 8:i5 am. and S:f5p m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
BUSINESS CARDS.
90 LOTS

IN HIGH GROUND; GOOD VIEW OF RIVER
" and Island; near Railroad Depot and shops.
CORNELIUS LYNDE.
Cat Mitchell q Lyndee Bank,l 10-28d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06

Passengers carried on Freight trains ae follows:
EAST. m WEST. 10:45 ID
GRO. M LOOSELY Agent, Rock Island.
A. KTMBALI., e. ST. JOHN,
Gen1 Supt. Gen. Tiki d Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
DIALOGUES

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elect, Urinary or bladder diseases Recent oases
cured In few days All the diseases resulting from
excuses cured for life with safe
medicine Advice free. Charges low Call or write
Ia strict confidence. Symptom Book for two stamp
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-06
R HODES'

DR. RHODES PATENT ELECTRIC TRANSMITTING RATTERY m
Sent by mail Cldrens 81 Adults 5000
H
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
The Death of an Old Citizen

John Cochran Esq, died at his residence, in this
place, on Sunday evening. Up to a few weeks ago,
his general health had been good for one Of his ex
IRENE age' but he had recently contracted cold
Whcn developed into pneumonia, and was more
IMAM MS physical strength could stand,
Mr.. cochran was one of the oldest citizens of this
place. being at the time of his death in his eighty
ninth year.
Mr.. Cochran was born in Augusta county, on the
zth OF October, 1893 He was the Oldest son
and Magdalene Cochran. His mother was the
daughter Of Col. George Moffett distinguished Of
ncer OF the Revolutionary war, and connected nv
piooo ana marriage with the McDowells TurnbuIls
ana other early settlers of Ohio and Kentucky. He
oohVoo mercantile apprenticeship to the then
leading merchant of Staunton, old Mr. John Wavt
ana when he became of age, entered into business
as d merchant at staunton, In connection with To-
seph and sias Smith, BENJAMIN Crawford and Coo
NJ. Cochran, Sr., his only surviving brother
In 1925 he removed to Charlottesvtlle whero =
was most successful merchant for MANY vea,s
Shortly after his removal TO this place he was mar
f1eo to Margaret Lynne Lewis, daughter of Col Jno
Lewis OF the sweet Springs. He etired from busi
ness IN 1891, after which he occupied himself in at
tending to his private affairs.
ne raised at MS hearthstone a large family who
were ever devoted to him. His children were Judge
1ohh L. cochran, the late VIM. L. Cochran Geo M
hohfs NJ MOVIE T. Cochran, and Mrs. Jno. S. Pres
tonand Col. }. 9 Cochran, of Augusta.
ne was member of the Presbyterian church. and
attended divine worship as long as his strenotb
permitted
ne was most exemplary man; he lived beloved
ny all ana died without an enemy. BY his death
announcer tanomark of the past Is taken from us.
Ills funeral services and burial took place yeste,.
day afternoon charlottesville Jederson;a Non %