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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22

in all probability remain SO for years
to come Their lives customs and peculiari-
ties made them the object of considerable
interest to the representative of different
governments located in that country. He
spoke of their characteristic initiative
abilities, and said that when at work on
anything, they followed the customs that
had been in vogue for many centuries.
They disliked change of any kind, and
were not equal to an emergency if any
accident occurred. When taught to
feed certain machines introduced by
Americans or Europeans. the Chinese
would perform the work like part of the
machine, but if the apparatus became the
least disarranged they could not adjust it,
but such work would have to be conducted
by foreigner. With foreign foreman,
however the Chinese workmen did effective
service.
AS mere mechanical laborers, he consid-
cred the owners of the pigtails and queues
as pronounced success, and thought that
they would gradually monopolize the do
main of manual labor. The great problem
in labor at the present time was to secure
it at as cheap figures as possible, and the
Chinese could labor for less money and
could live on less food than any other be-
ing on the earth. He incidentally men
toned the fact that the introduction of
in China was relieving many of
the residents of that country of the means
of making livelihood, and in order to
keep body and soul together. they were
to leave the country and seek
work in Europe and America.
DR.. Christensen will remain in the city
but short time, and win leave for the
east where he expectsto meet some friends.
This was his first visit to the United States,
and he was naturally greatly surprised at
the progress and prosperity of the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
ACCIDENTS.

John Frenzy employed at the government
works on the island, yesterday narrowly
escaped serious injury while riding up in
one of the elevators. He allowed his feet
to extend over the platform, and they were
struck by a joist on one of the floors.
Fortunately the injury was not of serious
character.
A second workman on the island, named
Edwin Randall, got in the road of loaded
truck, and the wheels of the vehicle passed
over his left foot, smashing that member
badly.
South, the farmer, who became entangled
in threshing machine near Coal Valley.
q few days since, has had his left arm
amputated, and is now progressing at a
satisfactory rate.
f. Stofanger, the bookkeeper for Huber's
brewery, who was injured by runaway
accident yesterday. is naturally feeling the
effects of his injuries to-day. 1t is believ-
ed that he will soon be out, although one
of the gashes in his head may prove very
serious injury.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
A SLEEPER.

Fred Ting was taking refreshing ma
last night on the sidewalk near Eleventh
street and Third avenues. His slumbers
were disturbed by policeman, who awoke
him and attempted to carry him to the
armory. Ting objected in language more
forcible than polite, but in spite of all his
resistance he was safely escorted to the
police headquarters where he remained
during the night. Ting had been indulg-
ing in whisky, and was trying to sleep off
the effects ofsthat liquid when aroused by
the officer. This morning the prisoner was
taken before Justice Chopper, when he was
fined $5 and costs for drunk and disorder
ly conduct In the future he viii secure a
more secluded spot before he attempts to
take Natures sweet restorer, balmy
Sleep"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
THE BLACKBEKRv.

Q. Dunlap, of Edgington, is tron,,
with persons who trespass upon his I,s,
and pick blackberries even after he bss ~
dered them away from the premises n,
caused him to write to States Att.
Parmenter for redress. and the corre.n'
dence ELECTED the following reply;
Rock ISLAND, Aug. 81. 1882 In
to your question; Can a person be nI Mp!
lshed, criminally, who knowingly e pru,
upon my uninclosed land and picks blo,I
berries thereon after have forbid hin,
to doY' Permit me to submit the folIo~,
Our statute provides that "Whoevo.
trespass, with intent to steal, takea
carries away anything which is parcol 'aa
the reality or annexed thereto. the :.
erty of another, of some value. aoa;nrr.Vo p
will, shall be guilty of such larceny =. l US
would oe guilty of if such propertv
personal property. Revised Stati,,o' w.
Illinois, 1881, page 293, section 175 ~
section 175 of our criminal code.) Ry y
common law it is trespass to enter t5o |
inclosed lands of another. VI Waite ua'
ions and Detences, page go, section I. nsn
90. page %, page 6S, section 5: Hn,
on Torts. page 567, section 6; paoe ~.
section 10; page 603, section 19 A ' 'e
therefore of the opinion that person NJ u
enters upon your uninclosed land and niol
blackberries growing thereon. Know
and against your will after Won have E,Ssl
him so 10 do, is guilty of larceny and
be punished crIminally. va
E +. PAR,tpN,rr,.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
MOLINE DEPARTMENT.

Fred Williams is managing a farm h
western Iowa.
Miss Kate Bedding, of Galesburg. is Vi,
ting Miss Lizzie Nye of this city.
The j. S. Keator will be down 10 dr
from the north with raft of logs.
Will StoughtOn leaves for MarshaItov,
tomorrow on weeks visit
The fire department made neat In.
sum out of their picnic last Saturday.
Camp meeting will continue until ,b-
latter part of this week.
Henry Werlich was out to-day, for ibs
first time after weeks illness.
John Good, Robert Harrington and Al
bert Dick, leave to-day for weeks hunt
through Iowa.
Part of the Boys in Blue go to Musca
tine, some time this week, to play a gamr
of ball
The two-for-a-nickle reporter Of The
Demoer@, got things badly mixed in ihr
Donald Butter affair, yesterday.
Hold Fribery leaves for Ann Arbor
Michigan, TO attend school on Friday a
this week.
Misses Anne and Katy Deere left ibis
morning for New York, where they vii.
resume their studies at school.
You bet your-life L am going to beee,i
ed-sheriff Morris is in the lower end Of The
county making votes.
The new hose house of Deere g. Co is
nearly completed, and when entirely fur.
nished the boys propose to celebrate it
with a dance.
Col. Clendennin of this city will be Cd.
of the judges at the Rodman Rifle prin
drill this evening at Rock Island.
Dimock, Gould & Co. have about con
pleted their new Office, and IL is as fine
structure of the kind as Moline contains
The boys are having lots Of fun viii
Donald Butter over his getting lost in
blackberry patch.
The Moore Bryant affair was nine
days wonder and that ended il. It's
generally reported that the whole thing is
settled.
The funeral of ]. G. Bailey took place
this afternoon, from the residence Of A. p.
Fisk, and was largely attended. The re
mains were laid 10 rest at Riverside
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
THE CAMP MEETING.

Another large crowd was gathered at
Tyndal's grove yesterday to witness the re-
ligious exercises which were given at that
place by the ministers having in charge
the Rock Island District camp meeting.
A feature of the gathering that has elected
the most favorable comments from all
classes of visitors. is the perfect order
which has been maintained throughout the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
PROM CHINA.

DIR. Christensen, the Swedish consul of
China, arrived in this city to-day on his
way home to Sweden. While here he was
the guest of John Bengston. the Second
avenue druggist The consular visitor was
taken over the city during the morning.
and paid a short call at the Augustana
College, where one of the professors was a
classmate IN Sweden many years ago. Dr.
Christensen in conversation this morning
stated that he had held the position of
consul at China for the past seven years.
His long residence in the "Flowery King
dom" had caused him to believe that as a
race, the Heather Chinee" was inferior to
the white man. He admitted that indi-
viduals might elevate themselves AMI be-
come learned or masters in some particu
lar branch, but the people an
q whole were inferior and would
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
OTHER GAMES.

The Centre boys defeated the Indepen-
dence club yesterday by a score of 10 to 9.
A nine from the pillow shop of the Buford
works got away with nine from the steve
foundry yesterday afternoon. The score was
% to 4. The base ball fever is on the in
crease all over the country. and the old
time interest in the national game is mani
tested. The Boys in Blue of Moline will
soon cross bats with the Stars of this city
A second game viii soon be played between
mines taken from the r. /. s. p. Office and
a team selected from the c., M. s. St. p,
and the c., r. l. g. P departments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
TO THE PUBLIC.

The people of Rock Island will confer a
favor on the proprietor of the ARGUS if
they VIII not purchase papers from the
carrier boys. They are only given the
number required for subscribers, and if
they sell any, they are robbing regular pat
rons of their paper. The carrier boys haze
no papers to SELL
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
ASK YOURSELF.

Does your system need nourishment and
strengthening? Are you recovering from
some low fever? Do you suffer from dyspeP-
STA or indigestion? Are you troubled wifi
any urinary disorder? Remember Browns
Iron Bitters will surely cure you. The
have cured thousands who were given up
to die by reputable physicians.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
TIRED OF LIFE.

FAIRFIELD, Iowa, Aug 21.--Oscar D.
Raines. IA young married man Of this city.
committed suicide last night about ~
o'clock, by shooting himself in the breast
He expired in an half an hour. He has
been separated from his wife several weeks
and on her refusal TO see him last night
he stepped into the street and shot bin
self.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22

Any subscriber not receiving the ARer,
regularly will confer a favor by reno,io d,
the delinquency to the office. Not VET he
ing familiar with the routes, undoubredv
many errors will occur; but we tuy ON,
friends will bear with us a short time
when we hope to have everything run5ng
IN proper manner
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
Remember thus: There are MANY disease,

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties no medi
cine IL 80 valuable in the house Ms Moffat's
Life Pills. Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them For sale
by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
SUDDEN DEATH.

A man by the name of John Daper Il.
very suddenly this afternoon. at his han.
on twelfth street, between Seventh a.,
Eighth avenues. He was out on the mn.
when he suddenly fell, and expired w,lbor
a struggle. The coroner was notified an.
an inquest will be held this evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
BASE BALL.

The recent game between teams selected
from the local offices of the r. l. s. P. and
a very nicely played game. The score is
appended:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-22
MONEY TO LOAN.

On good farm lands, at per cent. No
commission. QUINCY Mcneil
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
Some New Geography.

"Of what is the surface of the earth
cOmpoSed?'
"Of corner lots, mighty poor roads,
railroad tracks, base ball grounds,
cricket fields, and skating Kinks"
What portion Of the globe is
water ~
About three. fourths. Sometimes
they add a little gin and nutmeg to
it."
What is a town."
"a town is a considerable collection
of houses and inhabitants, with four
or five men who run the party, and
lend money at fifteen per cent inter
est"
What is a city,
"a city is an incorporated town,
with a mayor who believes that the
whole world shakes when he happens
to fall fat on a crosswalk."
What is commerce ?"
Borrowing five dollars for a day OF
two and lodging the lender for a year
or two"
Name the different races"
Horse race, boat race. bicycle race,
and racing around to find a man to
indorse your note"
Into how many classes is mankind
divided2"
six; being enlightened, civilized.
half civilized, savage, too utter, not
worth a cent, and Indian agents"
What nations are called enlight.
ened2"
"Those which have had the worst
wars and the worst laws, and produced
the worst criminals"
How many motions has the
earth ?"
That's according to how you mix
your drinks and which way you &c
Home"
What is the earth's axis p
1.-THE lines passing between New
York and Chicago"
What causes day and night?"
"Day is caused by night getting
tired out. Night is caused by every.
body taking a street car and goinE
home to supper"
What is a mapY
"a map is a drawing to show the
jury where Smith stood when Jones
gave him a lift under the eye"
What is q mariners compass 2"
"A jug holding four gallons"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10

interchangeable ks detaE.
mined to be her protector, sad seat
her to one Of the most fashionable
educational establishments in Paris.
During the next few years young
Lieutenant Kramer was much
tossed about by the war, but when, in
1878, he returned to Paris, found
Solange a full-grown woman, not only
beautiful but accomplished and spir-
tied, with no more trace of intellectual
weakness or nervous fits. He mar
ried her, and for several years the
couple lived happily in Paris. Mean
while investigations were made con
corning the girl left in 1901 in the
founding hospital at Brest, and as
these Investigations were made by the
Swedish Ambassador, and in a some
what official manner, they attracted
some attention. Captain Kramer
heard about the affair, and sent a note
to the Ambassador, and a month later
on the Ambassador came in state to
bring Madame Kramer a formal ac-
acknowledgement from her father, the
former Marshal Bernadotte, afterward
King Charles XIV. of Sweden. Cap
tain Kramer aud his wife went imme-
diately to Stockholm, and we're en-
nobled. The son some time ago was
appointed sttache to the Swiss legation
at Paris.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
THE LATE J. ID. PARKER.
Unloading the Wreck of the
Damaged Cargo blow The
shipping. Port Artists Are
Taking In the Goods.

Courier-Journal, 81
The wreck of the James D. Parker
is still in the same position, no notice
able change having taken place since
day before yesterday in her position.
The condition of the wreck, however,
is becoming more precarious every
hour. The force of the water has
shaken her very materially, and the
aaiu part of the wreck has settled
Gown in the water at least two feet.
The steamtug Andy Fulton carried
a fiat down yesterday through the
Kentucky gap, and rounded up under
the starboard side Of the wreck, where
the force of the current is broken by
the hull, and the work of salvage com
menced under the direction of the
mate, Mr.. Hoskins. A great variety
Of cargo was transferred from the
wreck to the fiat, but no estimate as to
the total amount that will be saved can
be accurately calculated this writing,
Captain w. Devan and Joe Martin
Of the L. s. s., worked at the wreck
all day and rendered valuable assist
ancc in saving property for the Under
writer's, They seem to be ofthe impress
sion that the wreck will not hold
together much longer, the sides and
part Of the roof have been carried
away, and should the river continue to
rise, they are of opinion that the work
of salvage will be stopped in a very
short time.
There are hom twelve to fifteen
men engaged at work on the wreck in
the interest of the Underwriters
The fishermen and those parties
who are the fortunate owners of skiHs
and boats at Shippineport have reaped
a rich harvest since the sinking Of the
James d Parker on Sunday last.
They have been on the watch, and
grab up all they can lay hands on. The
articles rescued are of course in a
damaged condition, but will amply re.
imburse the captors for their trouble.
visit to Shippingport revealed
suits of clothing and bedding material,
boots and shoes, and other articles,
all exposed and hanging out to dry;
n man alone having captured a box
containing ~thirty-six suits Of clothes
and other articles too numerous to
mention, and another is credited with
saving n or two hogsheads Of to-
baeco.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10

The cO.4 measure Eealously and Ably
and indicated thata all who failed to
do SO were repudiators with a big
"R." 1t then required the bondhol-
ders to make the most of the con.
cessions. Now that it has become
independent with a big IL" the sos
proposition shocks the moral sense
and disgusts brave, frank, fair-dealing
men," The Banner NEAR well no
doubt after all and may be having a
pleasant time m%asquerading around
under the illusion that it is an In.
dependent journal politically. The
constitution guarantees a free press, and
free speech and we would not inter-
fere especially in.this case where the
apparition on the stage is playing so
difficult a part. The above is a speci-
men homily from our esteemed co.
temporary which to be appreciated
should be read'in a,mufied voice, and
accompanied by slow music in the
distance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
M~0n-Resldont Notice.

No. 4374-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn,-Thc State Of Tennessee ct al
vs.. Ezekiel Simon.
II appearing IRON affidavit IN this cause
non-resident Of the State Of Tennessee;
1t is therefore ordered that he make his ap-
p~earanco herein, at the courthouse Of Shelby
county, in Memphis. Tenn. on or be.
fore the Grst Monday in April, 1882. and
plead, answer or domur to complainant bill
as 10 him and SGT for hearing ex-parte;
and that q COPY Of this order be published once
a week for four successive weeks In the Public
Ledger.
This 18th day OF February. 1882.
A oopy-Attest;
RI BLACK, Clork and Master.
B. Lea, q P M Turner, and Taylor Il Car
roll, solrs for compile. lb lbl IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
Romance OF a Life.

N. l.. Ilmes'l
One night in 1901 a little girl about
one year old was deposited in the
drawer of the Founding Hospital at
Brest, France. She was dressed with
much inery, and a note attached to
her skirts told that her name was
Solange, and that she would be re-
claimed by her father. The claim was
never made, however, and in due time
the child was transferred to the
orphan asylum, to be educated there,
AS she grew up she developed a most
extraordinary beauty, but her intel
lect appeared to be very weak, and she
suffered from frequent nervous fits.
When she was twelve years old she
was sent out into the streets to sell
Aowers, and her beauty attracted
many peoples good will; but she
grew weaker aud weaker, and at last
she died, or at least it was thought
so. According TO French custom she
was buried in an open basket, and as
it was winter, and the soil was frozen,
she was laid into the grave only COW
cred with a thin layer Of sand. Dur
ing the night she awoke and pushing
the saud away crept out from the
grave. Not exactly understanding
what had taken place. she was not SC
very much frightened, but in crossing
the glacis between the cemetery and
the %iortifcation, she was suddenly
stopped by the cry, "Qui vivel" and
as she did not answer the sentineI
fired and she fell TO tho ground.
Brought into the guardhouse. hel
wound was found to be very slight
and she soon recovered. But her
singular history, and also her great
beauty, had made SO deep an i'm.
! preston on 4 young Lieutenant Of tn,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
Non.Resident Notice.

No. 43S5-In the Chancery Court of Shelby
county, Tepn,-J N Waddill ct al VS.. John
Martin Waddill ct al.
RI appearing from the bill in this cause that
J. the defendants, John Martin Waddill.
William jackson Waddill, d A Maddill, Ella
Jane Waddill and Susanna BelleWaddill, are
all non-residents of the State Of Tennessee
and residents Of tho state of Arkansas; 1t is
therefore ordered that they mako their APP
pearanco herein, at the courthouse ofShelby
county, in Memphis, Tenn on or before. the
first Monday In April, 1889, and plead
answer or demur TO complainant bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing ex-parte; n that a
copy of this order be published once aweek,
for four successive weeks, In the Public
Ledger.
This 2lst day Of February, 1882.
A oopy-Attest:
RJBLACK, Clerk and Master.
BY J Nj Bradley, d. @. Il M.
CAN'T & Patterson, soprs for compPt.
lao Ibh q ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
Selling a Lord.


LOhuVn NuckOOI
A good story is told apropos of a
noble lord who was recently returning
from the races, In the adjoining com.
partment were eight bootmakers, who
cleaned out by successive failures.
were travelling without tickets, horipo
by a turn Of good luck to escape nav
ment. At last one of them during a
stoppage, hit upon a brilliant idea.
Pulling his cap down over his eve,
and buttoning his coat. he went 4,
the carriage of the noble lord and hi,
friends, and assuming an official air
collected all their tickets. These h,
distributed among his own friends
and on reaching London the nobl,
iord had a narrow escape of seeipt
himself and his friends taken ints
custody tor attempting TO defraud th'
railway company, for, despite thei,
ASSURANCES, the officials declined /,
believe that anyone had been auda.
clous enough to collect the passengers
tickets. The thing was too absurd
IL was only by paying their fare SEE.
ond time that the noble lord and n,
friends escaped from the clutches q
the railroad servants.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
hNuIsVELLn.

Letter From an old Friend
Chesapeake, Ohio 4 South.
western II. R.-Cheap Coal n
the Near Future-Changes-The
Parker-The Tramcandthe M.
& o. River Packet Company
DuIIness-Lady Poet of Louis
VlIle-Dear Little Emma-An
Old MemphiaD, Etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-03-10
Attachment Notice.

Before ] QuiRley, j.. p. for Shelby county,
Tom John Dillon VS.. SWansoy johnson.
N this cause an attachment having peen
4 sued out under section 1856 of the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned, levied upon the
property Of the defendant, Swansey johnson.
and affidavit having been made that the do.
fendant is indebted to the plaintiff in the sum
Of nineteen dollars and ten cents 1919. l0), dine
by account, and that the claim is lust. and
that the defendant is a nonresident OF the
STATE Of Iennesseei II rs therefore ordered that
said defendant make his personal appcarancc
before me on the 18th day Of April, 1882, at ii
o'clock m, at my office, No. 81 Adams AL.
Memphis, Tennessee, and defend said at
tachment suit within tho time prescribed BY
law OF the, same will be proceeded with o.
published once a week for four weeks In Tho
Public Ledger. "'
This the .7th day Of March, 1852,
7Bpb PJQUIGLEY, J.P.