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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-13
The Readjuster Meetiny Lat NIGHT

The readjuster meeting last night nj Ar
lnory Hall was attended by large crowd,
including the Virginia Republican Associa-
ton, of Washington, to the nnrnbcr of :.
hundred and fifty members, which arrived at
the hall about seven ocioc&. accompanied bv
Pistor's band of fourteen piece. BY eight
o'clock there was present Il full audience.
composed largely of negroes 4 good many
democrats were also in attendance through
curiosity. On the stage were Capt John :.
Wise, K. r. FAR, Lieutenant Governor
John +. Lewis, Col. Brady, Mr.. ID. \. Wind
sor and others. Mr.. Windsor presided, and
after music by the band, introduced Capt.
Wise, the candidate Of the party for Con-
gresham at large, and the speaker of the
evening. Capt. Wise spoke for about three
hours, during which time he said little
that he has not said in this city on two pre-
volls occasions. He, of course, spoke of the
debt question, and the Acknowledgement of
State affairs by, what he called. the iundcr
party. He denounced Hampton, Elyard and
other democratic leaders and paid COM
pliment TO John Brown, the man whom his
father hanged for melting the negroes to
II.
was Il better man than any sinking Bour-
bon democrat, who tried to inure him, by
trying thus To prejudice the negroes against
him. Massey and Dawson and the Biz
Four We're handled roughly Massey, he
said, was a traitor, and Dawson was an
upstart priest without money or brains. and
the Big Four We're not only traitors like
Massey but brainlcss like Dawson. The
speaker WAS for Arthur because Arthur was
Tor the readjusters. Capt. Wise's speech
was characteristic one, and had the effect of
causing Il good deal of lau.hter-nothng
more, as he will find when the polls in this
city are closed at sunset on the day of clcc-
ton.
K. X. Furr, the candidate for Congress
from this district, was the next and last
speaker. His speech was tame affair, and
many left the hall when he was introduced.
He read list Of miss spelled words, which,
he said, he had collected during the past
three years from the GAZETTEER paper that
had held up his grammar, spelling, &C., to
ridiculc. Speaking of his qualifications for
the high position to which he aSpires hcsaid
that If he went To Congress he would show
the people of his district that he had sense
enough to move an adjournment By the
time Farr had concluded his remarks. ihc
hall presented Il rather bare appearance
The meeting adjourned little before
twelve o'clock, and the strangers in attend
ance, preceded by the band playing Il
lively tune. marched to the depot and took
the train for Washington. Capt. WiSc's
speech was much enjoyed, but Fairs pue-
rifle attempt, no doubt. made votes for the
democratic candidate as the crowd dispcrs-
ed with three hearty cheers for Hon. John
= Barbour
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For CUEA.-Messrs +. \. Reed. & Co.
cleared to-day, from the Custom House in
this city, the bark Lepanto, for Cardinas,
Cuba, with full cargo of cooperage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-13

MARRIAGE IN THE COUNTY. The mar
rlage Of Miss May G. Reed, the estimabIc
daughter of Mr. VIM. n Reed, to Mr.. AlDnzo
&. Hayes took place yesterday morning nj
1880 o'clock, at the First Presbyterian
church Of Alexandria County. The many
friends OF the bride and groom turned out
en- massc TO witness the union of this highly
esteemed couple. The bride was richly
dressed in nuns yelling, trimmed with Span
ISL lace, with orange blossoms and bridal
veil Miss Mary Hayes the pretty sister of
The groom, and Mr.. Ralph Baldwin, OF
Washington city, acted as brides maid and
groomsman, while young Doctors II. {.
Corbctt and Reginald Munson served rs
ushcrs with Chestcrlicldian grace. The GER
emory was performed by Rev. David Rid.
die. The church was handsomely decorated
with choice flowers, and with the apprc-
pirate and beautiful music of Mend
elssohns wedding march Us rendered by
Mrs. james +. Clements organist OF the
church, made this one ofthe most beautiful
marriages ever solemnized in the county.
After the ceremony the bridal party returned
to the residence OF the brides father where
n reception was held. The presents were
numerous and elegant After gathering
around the festal board, and partaking Ola
sumptuous dinner. Mr.. and Mrs II. left for
an extended trip though the western part Of
theState. This young couple will return soon
TO their beautiful home. near Arlington
Heights and not seek a home elsewhere, but
be permanent residents ofthis State.
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EDUCATIONAL,
pOCKLAND SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
SANDY SPRING. MD.

This Institution will be rcopencd SEPTEMBER
18th. full course Of instruction will be given,
with Lectures upon History, Bellies Letters and
the Natural Sciences
For Circulars, giving full information, address
HENRY G. HALLOWELL, A. M.
jy21-eo&tw3m
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FOR sale OR RENT.

rrHE ADAMS { WESTLAkE OIL STOVE
Perfect security easy t operate. The stove
for 1882 combines all the latest Improvements
Call and examine before purchasing. Just the
thing for heating rooms For sale by
oct7 MCLEAN & UHLER, rs King St
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CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrvcd.-Boats Richard Bender w ID Walhriduc
Daniel Aunan and NJ Corsr, tn American Coal
Company.
Departed. - Boats Lucinda, NJ A West. f Bender
w ID Walbrdgc and Daniel AMMAN
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NOTICE TO GAS, CONSUMERS.

Consumers OF gas will please take notice that
SATURDAY, the lith instant is the last day for
dSrnunt 81 bills for Quarter ending September
10Th, lSS2 J. ROXBURY,
ort1n-lt Sunt
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SllOVElS, SPADES, FORKS, HOES, &c. at IS
~ King, corner of Royal street. On hand Amcs'
Patent Cast Steel Railroad Shovcls Ames' Regular
Sh"rrs, loninans Patent and other Shovcls,
AmcS and Roulands Spades; also 4 great variety
of Forks, Hoes, Rakcs, Picks, Mattorks and other
goods in the same line, wholesale and retail at low
prices. Call and see.
IT. CREIGHTON & son,
iclG Corner King and ROYAL streets
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DRESS GOODS.

trat euveeero
the
Tue staple SHADES Canes Billiard sadesC
Special ,K1Sc ,n
in thcrg
Novelties
and DRESS
mlS1 N'>'"' '''"'o"'"
EMBROIDERED ROBES al
%
All grades DOMESTIC Shom1O
N lain sand
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MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED.

PORT or ALEXANDRIA. oCrR. Is. 1852.
Sun rises q ) Sun scts........ ) 20
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IDR EENT-Thc DWELLING HOUSE. No.
Il I'D King street, containing eleven rooms,
with water and gas and in excellent repair. APP
ply To ADAMS * SUMMERS
oct13-.f oG Eiuost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-13

SALE OF THE STEAMSHIP GULNARE-The
British steamship Gulnare, owned by Hen
ly Bros, and used in the fruit trade between
Baltimore and jamaica, was sold on her re.
cent trip to parties in Kingston, jamaica,
who, it is supposed, will place her upon a
line between that port and San Domingo.
The sale was made on private terms, but it
IS understood the price to be paid is $4,000.
The Gulnare was built in Glasgow, Scotland,
IN 1873, and is wooden vessel of 247
tons, and is 1877 feet long. She is well
known i'll connection with the Howgate
Arctic exploring expedition, for which pur-
pose she was bought by Capt. Howgate, who
strengthened her for Arctic work, the re-
pairs being done at the shipyard in this city.
she was subsequently condemned on ac-
count of her boilers, which resulted in the
abandonment of the scheme Henry Bros,
OF Baltimore, then purchased the vessel and
httcd her up for their fruit trade. Previous
To starting on her last "trip she received new
boilers from James Clarke 4 Co., and tie
machinery was overhauled and many parts
renewed. the improvements costing several
Thousand dollars. She is registered at ia
maica and flies the British flag, all efforts of
napt. Howgate to have her transferred at
the time of his contemplated expedition
proving abortiye
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CORPORATION CorRT-Judae y. 3. Meade
preSiding-Anthony Lawson vs.. Lawson's
administrator; in chanccry; decree confirm.
ing report Of commissioner of sale aud di-
recting conveyance.
K. NJ. Lawson, administrators, W. Isabella
Lawson; in chanccry; decree confirming re-
port Of commissioner of sale and directing
conveyance.
John Nugent, a native of Ireland, de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-13

M OR'rlCE LOCKS AND LATCHES for Vesti.
Va hulcs, on hand and for sale ut low prices.
Dead Locks of extra quality and Il great variety
of cheap Kim and Alorticc Locks of assorted quail
ty Buildcrswil find il to their advantage to call
ut 81 King cor. of Royal streets.
ScpJ j. r. CREIGHTON & son
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Nj EMS HAND-FINlSIIED WOOL SHIRTS
w and DRAWERS; Il superior article; price
$3.50.
oct13 ct CM ADAMS 50 Einr 81
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THE JUVENILE TEMPLARs' ENTERTAIN
MEST.-The entertainment at the Reform
'inb Hall last night by the Juvenile Tenn
RD ,ars was attended by a very large audience.
Inc exercises, consisting of songs dialogues,
charades' and Rotations were of most in
1eresting character, and the young foil $
performed admirably. The committee in
charge. consisting Of Miss Gertrude STAINS
bury, Miss Annie Lyles and Master vii! o
Starncll, deserve much credit for the Sue
cess OF the affair. The entertainments. be-
ing so popular and attractive. the Reform
Club Hall is inadequate to accumulate the
friends of the children, so that in future
Armory Hall will be secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-10-13

TENTS EXTRA finch EMSTlCHED HAND
VI kcrchirfS, coorcd borders, all liner. at
oct l.; AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
The Cricket Match.

The first cricket match of the season
in this part of the country was played
at Home wood Park, Newark, yesterday,
between theSt. George eleven of this
city and the Newark Cricket Club
which resulted in victory for the
Newark eleven In SINGLE inning, the
score standing Sc to 3S. W. Homework,
ESD, of Newark, has been untiripg in
his efforts to establish cricket club in
his town, and it was through his invi-
tation that the Wilmington team went
over. The playing of the Wilmington
club. was very god considering the
fact that they have had but little prac
tice, but it is to be hoped that when
the return game is played they will be
bstter able to compete with their oppo'
nents.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
Looking Toward a Compromise.

At noon on Monday an important
meeting of leading Republicans was
held at the office of John Welsh, for the
purpose of taking steps to secure the
withdrawal of both Beaver and Stew.
art, and the selection of man as can
didate for governor who will be
thoroughly acceptable to both wings OF
the party. Tnere were present John
Welsh, Thomas Cochran, Amos r.
Little, Joseph Wharton and Edwin N.
Benson. The meeting was conducted
with the utmost secrecy, and when the
gentlemen separated, they did 80 with
an understanding that nothing should
be divulged for the present. They
were free to confess that no understand
ing had been arrived at, for the sim.
pie reason that no one authorized to re-
present the Independent the State had
been asked for his views or had volun-
teered them. Mr.. Little said that the
purpose of the gathering was to talk
over the politics of the State. The
discussion was informal, and the meet
ing broke up without any conclusion
being reached.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
How and Where the Money Went.

At the 147th Grand Monthly Draw
ing of the Louisiana State Lottery at
New Orleans, Tuesday, August 9Th,
1882, the wheel of fortune under the
sole management of Generals G. T.
Beauregard of Louisiana and Jubal A.
Early of Virginia Gas it is always
turned out lucky awards in this style
among manv of those whose names are
withheld by request. Ticket No 56O2l,
the first capital prize, drew So, 900. 1t
was sold in fifths at one dollar each to
j. A. Burks, Station Agent, N. o. P.
II. II. at Robeline Station, La; D. w.
Sweeney of Dodd City, Texas, collected
through Fannin County Bank of Bon
ham, Texas. Ticket No. 1888 drew
the second prize of $25, ,OOO-was sold in
Chicago, Ills. Ticket No. 38, ,450 (sold
in tifths at one dollar each) drew the
third capital prizs of $10,0OO-to Johu
Reed of Bloomington, Ills; TO G. G..
Reeve of Lyons, Wis, etc. The two
fourth capital prizes of $4,000 each
(sold in tifths) were won by ticket No.
Sc, ,874 and IA, 488-sold 20 W. w. Hollo'
way, 7 South Third street, Lafayette,
Ind, collected through the La Fsyette
National Bank; to Daniel Breyl, 1Sl
South Clark street, Chicago, Ills, etc,
The scheme of the Company recently
adopted offering $4,000 and so on has
met with much deserved appreciation
Particulars can be had of NJ. A. Dau-
phiu, New Orleans, La, before the mex
drawing on Oct. 10th.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
Rad PRVemenCS, ,

Please allow me to call the attention
of the authorities to the very bad CON
dition of the foot-way on East Third
street between Lombard and Pine,
south side. A square that is largely
travelled and at nights is very dark
the foot way is torn up and broken and
the mud and water lay in pools in sew
eral places splashing the contents upor
all whose business requires them along
that square.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13

buy it from q Democrat Office holder
and pay him to sell 1t to you, and II
you don't do these things you cannot
vote. The speaker believed that the
coIored men were loyal to the party
that had made them tree, but If there
was q eolored man who would vote the
Democratic ticket he deserved TO be q
slave.
He advocated hard work by each man
and predicted q Republican victory
throughout the State.
Loud calls were then made for Hen
ry II. Pickels, and in response he sung
the "Red, White and Blue" The
meeting then adjourned after rousing
cheers HAD been given for Curry, Hast
ings and Richard Harrington.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
Che Wealth ere.

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, September
13.-1 A. M.
THE WEATHER REPORT FOR TO-DAY
For the Middle Atlantic States :
fair weather, northwesterly winds, stu
tionary barometer, stationary or higher
temperature.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
Special Mention.
Pain searcher tDr. SImms),

-%
special Mention.
Pain SeaEcher lDr. RImms),
Asiatic Cholera, two real cases an
nounced, one in Michigan and the other
at Newport, r. l. The people, how.
ever, need have no fear, all you have
to do Is to keep DR.. Simms' Pain
Searcher on hand ready for use; il
never fails to quickly relieve Cramps,
Pains. &c, preceding Cholera. Splen'
did In Rheumatism, Headache, &c.
go cents.) Sold by leading dealers.
Main depot, 4th and King. Philadelphia
depot, 602 Arch street, Johnston, Hollo-
way & Co.
The Latest News.
Holland will make one large photo
graph with frame for $l.25, retouched
in the finest style, no finer made in the
city fiue retouched cabinets for 81 ;
8 cards finely retouched Tor 81, pictures
copied and enlarged in same style at the
very lowest prices. The only cheap
frst-class gallery in the city, No. East
9rd street, between Market and King
streets.
House Furnishing Goods.
A. Chambers has full stock of tin
ware, wood and willoV.ware, oil cloths,
fruit jars and general line of house,
furnishing goods that he is selling cheap
at No. 215 King st.
CatMrrh Of the Bladder.
Singing irritation, Inflammation, all
Kidney and Urinary Complaints, cured
by "Buchupaiba." 81, Depot, Ii. R.
Binghurst.
skinny Men.
" Wells Health Renewer" restores
health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, I'm
potence, Sexual Debility. 81. Depot,
Fl. r. Bringhurst.
Tin Roofing
Tin roofing, gutterihg and Spouting
and all kinds of job work promptly
done by A. Chambers, 215 King St.
Painting and GrAln1nE.
If you want good job of painting
and granting call an Charles +. Taze
well, 106 Maryland avenue.
RutGer.
Twenty trkins OF SCtter for sale a.
stalls 81 and 81 Third street market
N. B. Appleton.
Painting and GIaZier
Tilghman Danner is ready for al
kinds Of painting and granting at No
$40 Market ST.
Don't suffer yourselves to be robbed
by an accursed monopoly and pay twC
prices for matches when you can buy
them equally as good for So. 10 per gross
at Sl3L Shipley street, first door below
the Great Tobacco Mart, Wilmington,
Bountiful, beautiful and beniHcent
Becky, !" the wonder of the nineteenth
century" sold by all dealers. Chap
man, sole agent, 4th and Shipley Sts
Wilmington, Del.
The worst cases of Dyspepsia can b.
cured by using Clarke's Vegetabl,
Compound, as thousands can testit!
that have been cured by its use. Try it
Remember that j. r. Hartman, tn,
druggist at 9TH and Poplar, carries q
full line of all the popular patent med
icines of the day.
Taylor q Fullerton's fever and aguI
mixture a sure cure for chills and fever
For sale by TaylCr & Fullerton, 80
King street.
Wilmington Summer Garden, 81
and Walnut streets, is open for visi
tors. The best ami coolest place for re
freshments.
If you have cough or deep cold tr!
Resag's Lung Balsam. Depot, From
and West tIeets-Many testimonials
e. A. Morgan, M. D., 917 Mar ket S
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
Attention. Laniea Aid.

The Ladies Aid Society of DUPONT
Post No. 2, G. A. R are requested to
meet the fair COMMITTEES on Friday
evening next at the post room at 5
o'clock. They held meeting last
evening and adopted the name Of
Ladies' Aid Society and will be known
as such hereafter.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
RaaHv for Fall RunyueaH

Oar Fall stock of Hats and Caps now
in store. The most elegant stock OF
Derby Hats we ever had made up.
Prices as usual, the lowest In the city.
Il. Il. RumGOrd q Bro, 4O4 Market
street.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
Keen BEFORE the People

the place where they can buy Trusses
from a lady-a private room for ladies,
lady attendant. z. James Belt, 9th
and Market SITS.
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
State Of the Thermometer

| At the REPUBLICAN Office in the shade
this morning:
Z o'clock 10 O'Clock u O'Clock
$50 6S IA
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13
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The Latest News.

Holland will make one large photo
graph with frame for $l25, retouched
in the finest style, no finer made in the
city fue retouched cabinets for 81 !;
8 cards finely retouched Tor 81, pictures
copied AMI enlarged in same style at the
very lowest prices. The only cheap
frst-class gallery in the city, No. East
9rd street, between Market and King
streets,
Daily Republican., 1882-09-13

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
The DAYS NEWS.
Apprehensions Of Erysipelas
in Gambetta's Case.
The Illinois Central Declares
the Railroad War not
Ended.
Dickson's S Case Closed and in
the Hands of the Jury.
Death of Miss Josephine G.
Wheeler.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec 80 The steamship
Cheapas Clyde to Trinidad foundered here
to-day.
PARIS Dec. 30.-When the physicians
visited Gambetta this morning they ob-
served some symptoms of erysipelas.
LONDON, Dec. 30.-Wood Bostwick
hall. Norfolk, private seat, burned; loss
100000.
A dispatch from Roche's Point at the
entrance of Cork harbor, says large
steamer is sunk off there. No psrtic-
ulars
A later dispatch from Rochess Point says
the steamer that sank was a coaster. Crew
saved.
WORMS, Dec. 30.-The dykes on both
sides of the Rhine burst and the low dis
tricts are flooded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
BALrrMoRE COMMERCE..

BALTIMORE, Dec 30.-The exports from
this point in 1882 were $42. S99, ,031 against
$55. .427, ,46S in 1881. The difference is
due mainly to the price of grain. which
was too high to sell abroad. The volume
of imports is about the same as the pre-
vious year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
HOODLuM INcENpIARIsM.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-The house occupied
by James Griffin, who was discharged
yesterday by the coroner for killing John
Mangin,. was set on fire this morning and
burned to the ground 1t is believed. that
Mangin's hoodIum friends did the deed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30

Z CHICAGO. Dec, 30
LIVE STOCK.
HoGs-Receipts $500; light 8 7006 25 mixed
packing 7506 IS; heavy packing and shipping,
8 3006 rs.
CA1TLE-Receipts 1900; dull; choice to extra.
6 1906 So; good to choice shipping, 1906 90;
common to fair, 00a4 90; butchers 206D4 10;
stockers and feeders. 1904 IS.
GRAIN.
WHEAT-Easier; regular 90 Dee; 94M Jan.
94T Feb; OF May; spring 50; winter 931a
CORN-Weak; 4e1z cash; 49h year and Dec
49z JAM; So May
oATs-Weak and easy; s11s cash; 30 year; as,<
Jan, +; 361z May.
RYE-5S.
BARLEY.-00.
WHISKEY-1 16.
PORK-Easi r; ST OT1k cash and December;
Sf7221< January; SIT 32ls February.
LARD-Firm; $40 % cash; $1U 32 JAM; $40 4515
Feb.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
THE WEATHER.

WAsm EaToN, Dec. 30.-Indications for
the upper Mississippi and Missouri
valley, occasional snow with colder north
east to northwest winds, partly cloudy
weather and in the southern portion higher
barometer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
SN0w In VIRGINIA.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 30.--Snow storm
since o'clock last night and still showing
rapidly. Ground covered several inches
RICHMOND, Dec. 30.-It has been snow
ing eighteen hours; snow eight inches
deem
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30

A grand Tree lunch every morning from
$50 till II at o. E. Soper's, No. l20
Eighteenth street. also oysters served up
in the latest style. Nov3dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
CHICAG0 NEWS NOTES.
FRESH RAILROAD INrELL1eENcE.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-J. F. Tucker, gen
eral manager of the Illinois Central, yes
terday assured Commissioner Midgely that
the Central would continue to compete
for the Omaha business as long as the 9TH
er Iowa lines continue to demoralize rates
from Sioux City and ether points on the
Iowa division of the Illinois Central. The
latter has contract with the st. Paul and
Omaha line via Sioux City. 1t can make
west-bound rates while the Omaha road
makes east bound. The contract is ter
minable at six months notice. This is the
only fight on hand IN the northwest now.
The earnings of the Chicago q Alton have
so far increased $629, 900 over last years,
the total earnings being $S6520, this
wear
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
LOOKING AFTER THE TARIFF.
MlLLs BURNED.

KANSAS CRY, Dec. 30 "A special from
Burlington, Coffey Co., says the mills at
that place owned by William Martindale,
were destroyed by fire yesterday; loss about
935. 600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-12-30
BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Dec 30.-Bank statement
revenue, decrease 81, 9s6, IT'S. Banks now
hold S3, 375, 400 in excess of legal require
ments.