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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-03-02
Death Of 4 Pioneer Heroine.

The announcement of the death Of
Mrs. Jane H. Long, at her home near
Richmond, Fort Bend County, on the
30th of December, 1880, says the Gal
weston Ne10s, recalls some reminis.
cences of her life that are as full of 70.
nance as most tales of fiction. She
had been for sixty years the widow Of
Colonel James Long, a pioneer of the
days when Texas was part of Mexico,
struggling for independence of Spain.
A meeting of the citizens of Natchez.
Miss, was held in January, 1919, and a
company of volunteers raised to assist
the patriots in Texas in their efforts tc
throw off the Spanish yoke. The com.
mand was given to DR.: James Long, Of
Tennessee, who had been surgeon in
the army of General Jackson at and be.
fore the battle of New Orleans. This
little force of Is men did not reach
Nacogdoches until early in the follow
ing November, when the number
swelled to some 800. On his arrival at
Nacogdoches, Colonel Long united with
the patriots there in establishing a pro.
visional Government, and declared Tex
as free and independent Republic.
They established printing press and
issued a paper, perhaps the first ever
issued in Texas, though one was
issued about the same time on
Galveston Island by the Nina expedi.
ton, an enterprise similar to that under
the command of Long. David Long, a
brother of the commander, was sent on
an expedition among the friendly In
dams on the Trinity. Major Smith,
who had come by way of Galveston
from New Orleans, also proceeded to
the Trinity, and Captain johnson, with
a small force, went to the Brazos, near
the site Of the old town of Washington.
Colonel Long, the commander, came to
Galveston to secure the cooperation of
Lafitte and his followers. who then had
possession of the island, but Lafitte
tried to dissuade him on account of the
desperate character of the enterprise,
ana declined TO join in an expedition
toward the Rio Grande. Before autumn
the Spanish forces had driven the whole
OF Longs parties beyond the Sabine.
In 1921 Long, with tho famous hero
Milan, and small body of men, re-
turned to the island just as Lafitte and
his followers were taking their final de-
parture under the persuasive influence
of an American man-of-war, sent to
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-03-02
OF a. THE ARTS THE VIM CAN
BLAW.

CTHE following poem was dedicated to Mrs.
Burns, during the honeymoon.]
the West
For there the bonnie lassie lives, the lass that
love best!
There wild woods grow, and rivers row, and
mony hill between;
But day and night, my fancy's flight is ever
VII my Jean!
/ see her in the dewy '1lowors, see her sweet
1 hear her in the tuneful birds, wi music
charm the air,
There not 4 bonnie flower that springs by
fountain, shaw or green,
There not 4 bonnie bird that sings, but minds
me O my Jean!
Q, blaw We westlin' winds, blaw soft amang the
leaty trees!
VII gentle gale, fra muir an dale, bring hame
the laden bees!
And bring the lassie back to me that's aye sac
sweet an clean,
Ae blink O her wad Danish care, sac lovely is
my Jean!
What signs and VOWS amang the knowes have
past between us tWa!
HOW fain to meet! how wac to part!-that day
she gacd ava!
The powers above can only ken, to whom the
heart is seen,
That name can be sac dear to me as my sweet,
lovely Jean!
Robert Burns.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-03-02
Why Thermometers Vary,

During the recent cold snap MANY
statements of extraordinarily low tenn
perature were made, and the great diff
ferences between such reports from
local stations not far from each other
have called forth much criticism and
ridicule from those who have not
closely studied the laws and conditions
governing the subject. A few observa-
lions bearing upon the question NAV
perhaps be Of interest to some of your
readers.
During a wind-storm the air is con-
stantly intermixed and its temperature
thus equalized. In consequence the
thermometric records in areas over
which it passes show a. close corrre-
spondence. But if the weather is calm
as was notably the case during the cold
spell just passed-the air as it becomes
colder settles in valleys and low points
forcing the warmer air to higher levels.
The result of this qualification is shown
by observations taken in the morning
before the direct action of the sun has
had its effect in restoring uniformity Of
temperature.
AS an illustration of the truth OF this
theory, on the morning of January LIST
of the current year, within radius of
four miles of Sandy Spring, Montgom-
cry County, Md, embracing moder-
ately-rolling country with probably not
more than one to two hundred feet as
the extreme variation of level, there
was a difference of thirty degrees Fab
renheit, the range being from five de-
grees above to twenty-five degrees be-
low zero, according to the elevation Of
the stations. My two thermometers,
hanging side by side, showed sixteen
degrees at 1880 a. M, while half mile
distant on somewhat lower ground--
twenty-five degrees was reached on q
thermometer which ordinarily agrees
with them. I Immediately removed
one OF the two to a point one hundred
yards distant from the house and at a
level about twenty-five feet lower,
where in ten minutes it fell to TWENTY
four degrees.
Another singular phenomenon OBJ
servable under such atmospheric ccnd;-
tons is the rapid changes of tempera-
ture at . given point, as shown by fire.
quent OF continuous observations Of the
mercurial column. On the morning
above mentioned I watched several
fluctuations; of at least two degrees in
the space of ten or fifteen minutes,
which could not have been due to radi.
alton from my body or other artificial
heat. This is accounted for by grad
ual movement of the strata of air by the
action OF gravitation or a gentle lateral
pressure, of force insufficient to inter-
mingle them.
AS small contribution to the store
of 8 observed Facts hope the fore
going may find place in your columns.
Cor. Washington Star.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-03-02
Ancient Greek Baths.

The ruins of once magnificent bath
ing establishment have been recently
discovered by Professor. Giuseppe Novi,
not far from Herculaneum. They are
covered with layer of ashes and lava
of ten metres thickness. What has
been brought to light up to the present
is said to eclipse all previous discoveries
of a similar nature both in Herculaneum
and Pon,peii. The fountains and tanks
of these '.Terme'' are made of Oriental
granite and adorned with sculptures.
The floors are Of colored glass mosaic;
unfortunately it is but badly preserved.
The walls Of the various buildings are
elegantly ornamented with paintings
and stucco work. The excavations are
to be continued.
"A Nevada critic, speaking of
harpist, said, eve never before knew
there was so much music in gridiron. y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
SUPERVISORS.

Tomorrow morning the county Board
of Supervisors will meet in regular session
at the Court House. The coming session
is looked forward to with some interest, as
there will probably be some verv lively
scenes enacted. The one important thing
which will come before the present meet
ing is the investigation of accounts kept
by the different county officials. There
will probably be an effort to choke off
further investigation, on the ground that
the investigation hitherto conducted has
been sufficient. The outcome of such a
move can not be laid in advance, but there
can be no good reason why such investi-
cation should not be carried on. and the
accounts of different county officers clear
ed up and closed up.
In addition to the investigation project,
the bills will be allowed, and an early ad-
journment made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
THE SLOUGH.

The present pump at the mouth of the
Fifth avenue sewer has been found made
quate to perform the duties for which il
was purchased. This fact is due both tC
the fact that the capacity of that pump is
inadequate to pump the water which accu-
mulates when the sewer gate is closed, and
also to the want of steam power supplied
from the adjacent saw mill AS result,
when the sewer gate is closed, back-water
from the slough extends some distance
along the low-lands of that portion de
nominated as the slough.
To remove the water and prevent any
serious inundGtion from that cause, negoti-
atoms are now pending, whereby it is OK
pected to secure pump of sufficient power
with steam attachment that will do all the
work required. The Mayor is now in cor
respondence with parties in st, Louis, look
ing to such a purchase, and it is expected
that the pump and engine will soon be
placed in position in this city
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
TRAINS.

The damage caused to the railroads by
the recent flood have been repaired and
trains viii depart on the various roads
leading from the city on their schedule
| time.
The c. r. l & p. sent a train east this
morning on time, and as the washout near
Carbin Cliff has been temporarily repaired
no further delay or interruption is antici-
pated.
The Western Union also the regular
morning train out on their line with in
structions to run to Freeport. The bridge
over the meredosia river is now completed
and trains run through without transfer,
The night train on this road will also be
sent out providing the train arrives from
the south during the day.
The C. B. s. Q. will in future run their
trains as usual as their break near Colona
is now fixed and no detention occurs from
that cause.
On the R. 1 s. P. work is being
pushed to complete the bridge at
Milan Bents will be placed
under that structure to-day and o-mOrroW,
and it is thought that trains will cross as
usual on Wednesday if not before that
time. The regular trains were sent out
to-day, transfer being made at Milan. All
stock and freight will now be received, as
arrangements have been made to send such
consignments via Galva or Peoria without
delay.
The Mercer County road also transfer at
Milan, and will so continue until that
bridge is placed in order. Two trains ar
rive and depart from Milan daily. Trains
arrive from Gable at SO a. m. and $50 p.
m, and depart at 9:20 a. m and 30 p. N.
Trains from this city run to Milan to make
connections with the above noted trains
from Cable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
THE RIVER

The Mississippi at this point is gradual
ly falling, although the stage indicates
very high water, for this season of the
year. The movement of boats is substan-
TALLY as follows:
The Josephine come up from below yes
terday, having a large cargo of freight for
Reeds Landing.
The Diamond Joe is expected up to-day
and will go through to st. Paul.
The Mary Morton is the up boat to-
day, and the Josie will pass down for St.
Louis.
The Willie Wilson is also due from be
low.
The Arkansas, of the st. Louis and St.
Paul Packet Line will arrive from below
tomorrow.
A number of raft boats arrived during
the day, and everything points to pros
porous season on the river.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
THE MILAN BRIDGE.

This morning the bridge committee Of
the city council decided to rebuild the Nj
Ian road bridge, and for that purpose have
engaged |. II. Burton to act as superintend
ent. The lumber, consisting of some "a, DOC
feet, has been purchased and will be sent
out during the day. The work will be com
pleted during the present week, and teams
will be out to cross by next Monday.
The present structure will cost in the
neighborhood of $500, and is only of a
temporary character. It will stand until
the permanent bridge is constructed next
June, as at that time the stone piers will
be placed in condition, and strong and
durable bridge will be built The present
temporary one is to be made of trestIe
work
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

public to believe that he is insane. In
order to place an embargo on such utter
ances by the public press, Brownson has
sent communication to the Circuit Clerk,
asking that official to institute proceedings
for libel against the papers. He intimates
that the papers can discuss the weather,
the flood and other subjects of that char
acter, but when they touch upon his mental
condition, they trespass upon private prop
ertv. and should be made to suffer
There are some sane people who enter
tain the same opinions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
CITY COLLECTIONS.
Burglars at their work on
Sunday morning.
The Trains and how they will
run to-day.
SUPERVISORS MEETING AND WHAT
THEY WILL ACCOMPLISH.
CITY News Of a General Character.
City News Of General Character
BURGLARY.

AT an early hour Sunday morning sever,
al residences in Moline were visited by
burglars who effected their entrance into
the houses by means of ladders with which
they appeared to be well supplied. The
robbers were after money, as the garments
of the sleeping citizens were searched, but
no other articles of value were disturbed.
Among those visited were the homes OF
| Fred Schenck Louis Burs and o. S, Bry-
ant. Tee two latter visits were moderate
" successful as in both cases small sums
of money were secured In the first case,
the inmates were aroused and frightened
the burglars away before they gained an
entrance to the building.
1t is stated that some one tried to enter
the house of Mr.. W. Hillhouse last Friday
night. The noise awakened that gentle
man and the midnight visitors were scared
away.
From the above it will be seen that there
are a number of the criminal fraternity in
and about the two cities, and citizens as
well as the police force can not be too
vigilant to prevent their working" the
town Rock Island has been remarkably
free from such troubles, but people should
not rest too secure, as the entering burg
lar comes when least expected.
Last night the barn of Mayor Wheelock
of Moline was entered and some money
and clothing taken. 1t appears that man
Il Lol
with him on retiring (which he placed in
his clothes 1t is thought that clue to
the burglars has been obtained, and that
their arrest win be made during the after
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
ATLANTA, Ill, Dec. Il, 1880.

ATLANTA, Ill, Dec. II, 1880.
Mrs. DR.. KECK-Dear Friend: wish
to make known through your columns
what your wonderful remedies and
noble advice has done for me. For the
last ten years I have been debilitated
all over; system generally run down;
suffering with severe pains in my
side, back and heart; also had the
wors of female troubles. l had sink
ing spells at times which I thought
wOule never come out of My whole
left side was paralyzed. was scarce
ly able 10 come to your Office, lacked
blood. You gave me good healthy
blood without the use of iron, which
SO many doctors give. BY your advice
I went to your Infirmary for special
treatment l couldn't receive at home,
and advise all delicate ladies to go to
the Infirmary.
Suffering ones, give Mrs. Keck fair
trial and success is yours L bless the
day met you. / want you to come TO
Lincoln and treat my afflicted friends.
Any one doubling this can address me.
Yours with the best wishes,
MRS. EMILY RHoADs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken oflyour rest by a sick child suffering
underlying with the excruciating' pain
of cutting teeth? If so. go at once and
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There is not a mother on earth who
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

was broken at the time of the railroad
accident near Toledo,is rapidly recovering
He is still confined to his bed at the resi-
dence of one of the officials of the Rail
road Company.
Nine. Ingeborg Won Bronsart, composer
of the one act musical piece, Jerry und
Bately," has completed the score of four
act opera, KONG Hiarne." The book,
founded on Danish saga, is written by
the ladies husband and f. Bodenstedt.
A Paris dispatch to the New York
Herald dated the 9Th says: Miss Thursby
made her first appearance on Saturday be-
fore critical audience at the Conservation.
She was warmly received and sang twice.
Mr.. w E. Sheridan has been rather
favorably received in ST. Louis and Chica-
go, He has appeared as Louis XII,
Raphael, in "The Marble Heart" and as
Richard III
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
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HOME AND ABROAD.
A COMMENDATORY LETTER
GLAsFoRD. Peoria Co.,
January 81, 1881.

1 wish to communicate through
your paper a few facts in relation to
the sickness of my wife, and her re-
markable benefit received at the hands
of Mrs. DIR. Keck, thinking that may
in this way influence some suffering
fellow beings to seek the aid which
may restore them. My wife has been
laboring under chronic affections, IN
clnding catarrh, for II years. and has
been treated for the same most of that
time, without material benefit. until
she applied at the Office of Mrs. DR..
Keck, in Peoria, last fall She had not
then spoken loud word for nearly s
months, having lost her voice while
under other treatment. She was tire
atened with paralysis, her entire left
side being very weak and numb, her
nervous system was completely shat>
tered, her lungs in serious condition
and her health failing rapidly. Her
hands and feet were always cold, so
that it was almost impossible 10 warm
them, showing poor circulation and
condition of the blood.
About October LIST, 1880, she applied
at the office of Mrs. DR.. Keck, in Pc
oria, for advice and treatment, which
she continued faithfully at home until
the middle of December. She made
several visits to Mrs. DR.. Keck's office
in Peoria in the meantime, to obtain
necessary directions and medicines,
and improved very much, Her voice
was still gone, however, and | had
very little hope that she would ever
recover it, although Mrs. DR. Keck said
that her remedies were working splen
didly on her system, and that If she
would now accompany her to Daven-
port Infirmary to receive extra treat
4eI L
health. But still doubling, | took my
wife to several physicians of emf
nence for examination and opinions
They agreed with Mrs. Keck as to
what the trouble was. Some OF them
said there was gerry little hope, while
others said their was none, (for recov-
ery.)
So Mrs. Watson went with Mrs. Keck
and remained at her Infrmary five
weeks. She went under a vigorous,
though pleasant treatment there, and
in two weeks her voice was restored
to its original strength aid tone. /
met her at Peoria on her ret urn home,
and heard her speak aloud for the first
time in eight months. Her health is
very much better IN every way. There
was great establishment among the
boarders at Mrs. Wonders boarding
house, where Mrs. Keck has her Office,
when Mrs. Watson talked aloud like
the rest, for all had heard her whisper
SO long, and did not believe she could |
be restored. 1t has paid US well to |
follow Mrs. Keck's advice, although |
we had very little faith at first. My
wife's recovery is a truly remarkable |
one. If any one doubts the above they |
may correspond with me at Glasford, |
Illinois. w. V. WATSON.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
a LETTER.
k2028 CENTER ST. COR. Grove.
BLooMINGTON, ILL.,, Jund & 1890

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, JHnd g. 1880.
MRs. DR.. KECK-Dear Madam: would like the
public to know what you have done for my wife
that others may go and be benefited by the same
means. At the age of IL she was q sufferer from
scarlet fever and measles, which left her with con-
stituttonal disease which has afflicted her ever
since, nearly 25 years. Some of the many symp-
toms have been aggravated by female trOu 0les,
with severest aching at the top of che head, and
great meats continual pain in the small OF the back
piles Tor II years, very bad; dropsical tendency
often bloating badly; and her system was also
very full OF humorous matter. she ut one time
mad polypus cut out from her nose and later
about : years ago, had two tumors removed from
her rlght cheek, leaving large scars But by these
operations. the cause of the trouble wac of coursp
not reached. Seeing what you had done for others
my Wne began under your direction in January
Iast. IN Two week. time the headaches with which
she nao suffered for SO many years were gone and
one month g treatment at your BLOOMINGTON office
convinced her and myself that your treatment was
Mnal sue needed te reach her case, and she accom-
panied You 70 your Infrmary In Davenport lows
During two months in that institution undsr v~nr
personal care, she cured of the piles hsr r.
male troubles were entirely relieved, and without
Ine use OF the knife, there were removed from the
oocy WE'VE tumors, including q large ovarian IN
nor. she has continued the treatment of her vs.
lem At nome under your directions since then and
experienced constant improvement and herter
neSILn than In these many yeare hone ali VINO
Eunereo as ehe did may be led to consult vour
treatment. My daughter Oracle seven yea "a old
aiso taken the treatment with great beueft for
snroat troubles Myself wife would gladly give
~Ay Au1sner information desired.
Very gratefully yours. RoaxRr FELL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
COUNCIL CAUCUS.

A species of political love feasts was
held at the city council rooms last Satur-
day night at which all the aldermen and
mayor were in attendance save Aldermen
La Franz, O'Neil, Whitman and Mahoney.
The object of this gathering was to con-
suit together about the future appoint
ments of the mayor and their confirmation
by the council. As might naturally be ex-
pected no conclusion was reached, as the
mayor intimated that no new appoint
ments would be made or removals asked
for except for cause.
Under these circumstances the council
could accomplish nothing and adjourned,
sadder if not wiser men,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-25

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