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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-01-18


Stop on signal.
Accomm odaton Train No. leaves Chilli
cothe 7,00am., Hillsboro sos, except Sunday,
arrives at Cincinnati Il, JOAN, stopping at all
stations.
Nos. and 4 stops at all stations.
Freight Trains Nos. Is and 26 will carry
passengers between Cincinnati and Chilli
Gothic.
Train 80 will carry passengers be-
tween Chillicothe and Parkersburg.
Trains Nos. 33 and "a will carry passengers
between Athens and Chillicothe.
Accommodation train leaves Athens al
6:l0am arrive at Parkersburg at 8 :30am. Re-
turning leaves Parkersburg at :00pm, arrives
at Athens at :40pm.
Trains No. 8 has Palace Sleeping cars to
Washington Baltimore.
Train No. has Palace Cars to Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
Trains Nos. 2 IL and 81 have Palace cars 10
Cincinnati.
No trains on Hillsboro or Portsmouth
branches on Sunday.
THos. P. BARRY, GenI Pass. & Ticket Ag't.
j. E. ROSE, M. of T.
JOHN ADAIR, Agent.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
AT REST.

There is a lull in the spirited controversy
between the members of Biehl's band in
this city, and Strasser's orchestra of Dav-
export. The latter felt that the Rock Is
land manipulators of the wind instruments
were securing more than their share of
glory and engagements. They therefore
accused them of being barn stormers, not
fit to perform in any well regulated place
of amusement. They even intimated that
BiehI's performers did not know a musical
note when they saw it walking down the
street; while they credited themselves with
being finished artistes and expert musical
readers. For time it looked as though
there would be blood on the moon, band
contest, "A cyclone, or some other fatality.
The signs of war have, however, disap-
peared, and the rival organizations now
rest at peace among themselves and the
world generally. They both claim to have
engagements every night in the week. and
consequently have no time to tool away.
AS the busy season draws to close. there
will be Iesumption'of hostilics. and they
may terminate in band contest The
place for holding the same has not yet
been stated, but inasmuch as Iowa is better
acquainted with cyclones than any other
state, the probabilities are that Davenport
will he selected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
SHOT A SKUNK, SO HE DID.

4 few days ago five of Moline's young
gentlemen went out into Iowa with amuDi-
ton enough to kill all the chickens in the
state. One of the party was not what
people would call first class shot, al
though he wields sprightly pen and a
cleaner writer can not be found. He was
iubued with the hunting spirit, and he
longed to get a shot at pral-
RE chicken. But somehow his
companions generally dropped their
game when they shot, and the news
paper man had hard time to get wIlack
at the fowls, but at last the chance came.
He saw fowl. He was going to kill and
that fowl and he knocked fouls enough
at the last ball game that the Sylvans
played to know something about fowls, 50
he said. "Boys, let me shoot that, and II
don't hit it the first
time let me shoot again
The boys very generously consented. The
young mans eyes were rather defective,
and he could not see just the kind of fowl
he was after. But supposing ii was prairie
he blazed away with both barrels
and started for his supposed defunci praI-
lie chicken, but when he got nearer he
"smelt EN- BREATH" and he made for the
fence, dropping his gun in the fight ana
the gun was q good one, he ala
not return after it, and there is no one but
could have played checkers on the end OF
his coat tail as he flew over the grouhu
putting miles between him and the scene
Of carnage. The other boys laughed
till they cried over the haul their frlend
had made in shootinga skunk for prairie,
chicken. The reason that he got out Of
the way was that if he had stayed he
would have been highly perfumed'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
NOVEL EARS.

A resid. Mt of Wea Plains i'm Mercer
county is authority for the following story
Among the denizens of that quarter is a
young boy named Willie Lester, whose
right ear is as large as PLAN leaf fan,
while the other is no larger than the ear
of an ordinary sized wax doll. With his
small ear he can hear the faintest buzzing
of the smallest bugs and insests, and even
detect sounds uttered by the minutest
animalcule-so small that they are not
even visible to the the naked eve A f1y
running along window pane, cater
makes sufficient noise to attract his at
tention, even when his back is turned.
The sense of hearing is so acute in this
ear that it absolutely painful to him.
and he is compelled to wear cork in
it at all times. The right and large
ear is quite the reverse of the little. one
in both its powers and properties. Those
minute and near sounds so discernable to
the other are not lost, but distant noises
are readily heard. He can hear the coming
of storm long before there are any signs
of it in the air, and even long before the
weather bureau gives notice of its APP
proach. At suggestion of a neighbor
Mr. Lester had q wire cause lid with tin
rim made to fit over Willie's ear. 1t con-
sists of two thicknesses of cause, the outer
one being of larger mesh than the inner
one; between the two there is an interven-
ing thickness of loose flannel to soften
sounds. Willie wears it continually, and
this with the cork in the small ear, has the
effect of reducing his hearing to a normal
condition
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
HORSE THIEF.

Last night, officer Mitsch arrested a
man who gave his name as John Spellman.
The prisoner vas on the Sterling train.
His arrest was effected at the instance of
Charles Dement,, of Dixon, and the charge
preferred against nim was that of horse
stealing. 1t is claimed that Spellman
hired horse and buggy from Dement, at
Dixon, and failed to return the proper ty
as is usually customary on such occasions
The livery man took some little interest in
ascertaining the whereabouts of his rig
and also of the missing Spellman. He
traced the latter to Sterling and from
there learned that Spellman had started
for this city. He was arrested on arriving
here, and turned over to the Dixon author
tiles for trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
STOCK.

Notice is given by the Chicago, Miiwau-
kee & St Paul railroad company that, in
pursuance of the authorization of the stock
holders at the last annual meeting, the
board of directors have passed a resolution
giving to the common and preferred share
holders the right to take an amount of the
common stock equal to 30 per cent of the
amount of stock held by them respectively
on the closing of the books on the 18th
day of September next, payable so per
cent in cash at the time of the delivery of
the stock, and the other so per cent.
charged against the undivided net earnings
of the company. Said stock TO be deliv
eIed and paid for in three equal amounts
on October 90, November 20 and December
20 next
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30

main until next Monday, when their camp
experience will terminate. During the en-
campment number of prize drills will be
held, and also some target practice 1t is
expected that the Rodman Rifles will bring
home with them some of the medals, as
they are one of the best drilled companies
IN the Second Brigade.
The encampment of the Iowa Militia is
now in progress at Dubuque. 1t is under
the auspices of the Dubuque fair assoeia-
ton, and under the immediate supervision
of Brigadfer General G. S. Bentley of the
second brigade Iowa National Gnards
Three prizes are offered of 81, 500, 81 900
and$500 for the best drilled infantry com
panies, besides numerous inducements for
the artillery and cavalry. Programmes of
the evolutions by infantry companies pro-
vide for drill by each company of twenty
minutes. The judges are to be selected
from the United States army. The Porter
Guards from Memphis arrived in Dubuque
on Friday, and last Monday companies E
and G of the Third Missouri regiment; the
Balm Zouaves, detachment of the st.
Louis artillery with a Calling gun, and
"a detachment of the St. Louis light cavalry,
and Brigadier General c. w. Squires and
several Colonies and Majors of Missouri
regiments, passed through this city en- route
for Dubuque.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
BREVITIES.

Watermelons are arriving by the car
load, and their price has been decreased.
States Attorney" this evening at Har-
per's theatre.
The Baptist Sunday School picnic will
| occur to morrow at Bethel Island
The next band concert in Union Park
will take place on Saturday evening.
The Police made one arrest last even
| ing.
Fresh Milwaukee beer on ,lraught at the
Massasoit. a29dtf
The c. B. so, round house is receiving
the finishing touches.
Saturday, Sept. End, you will see Billy
Riee's human caliope.
Teachers certificates were issued vest er-
day to Miss Mary J. Case, Miss Ncttie
Hayden and Miss Lizzie Gardner
An excursion from Peoria will visit this
city next Sunday, by the C. r. l. & p, and
depart for home late in the evening.
The Stars arrived safely from Genesec
yesterday, after defeating the Geneseos
at base ball.
The public library will soon be open to
the public, as the improvements are about
completed.
The tile floor in the postoffice is in
course of construction and will be com
pleted this week
The work of.renovatihg the circuit room
is now in progress, preparatory to the open
ing of court next week.
The county fair at Hillsdale commenced
this morning. and will terminate Oh Fri
day.
The ARGUS block is receiving some need
ed repairs in the shape of coat of paint,
which greatly improves its appearance
All bills against the city should be filed
with the city clerk during the present week
to insure their payment by the council
next Monday evening.
The third annual picnic of the Sunday
school association of Buffalo Prairie and
Drury will occur at Drury on the 10th of
September.
The Scott County Fair at Davenport is
now in full blast. The chariot races will
be given every afternoon until the close of
the meeting.
River business continues very light, and
considerable difficulty is experienced in
reaching upper points on account of the
low water
The Grand Pacific passed down to day
as also did the Dexter and Ten Brock |
The Josie passed up. The Mary Morton
is expected down this afternoon
The game of base ball between the |
Stars of this city and the Boys in Blue of |
Moline, will be played to morrow after
noon at Sylvan Island, and promises to be |
a very interesting contest.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
MOLINE DEPARTMENT..

Watermelons and cholera morbus and
the doctors are all busy just now
Wonder if the Kangaroo droop doesn't
hurt some of our young misses of Moline ?
They seem to have it bad.
I'll. b. Kelsey, poll tax collector, reports
having collected nearly five hundred dol
lars and money coming in quite freely.
Say, amt it about time some of those
fellars who took vacation some time ago
return and let some other fellars take rest
and have good time too?
Mr.. Whitaker, of Kansas City. is visit
ing friends in this place, and says he is
having gay time fishing and sight seeing.
There is reported death of a boy named
Lewis down near the halfway house, in
side the Rock Island line Bergstrom, un-
dertaker.
The city marshals star (dog starr is wax
ing hot, and now the unchecked purp will
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

L. Kaebler. of Geneseo, was in the city
short time yesterday.
r. Thompson of the engineer corps, left
for st. Louis last night
Sheriff Ankrum will return from Ne
braska next Saturday.
Miss Anna M. Frantz has returned home
after brief visit in the east.
The members of the State 8 ATTORNEY
combination are at the Harper House.
Capt. E. K Talcott. of Morgan Park
Military Academy, was in the city ycster-
day
Judge Peasants left this morning for
Henderson county, where he will hold
court.
V. Nj. Blanding, a former resident of
this city, now located at Minnesota, is on
a short visit here.
John Dillon and party are under the
care of mine host Ben Harper, who in
sures all that attend the opera house to-
night rich treat.
Robert Mock, agent fer Andrews &
Stockwells Ideal Pantomime troupe. was
IN the city to-day, making arrangements
for the appearance of that company on
the 4th and 9Th of September.
Chas. E. Chaplin advance agent for the
Whitley Hidden Hand combination, is
registered at the Harper House His com
pany will give performance here on the
evening of September 18th.
Louis Liberman, the popular young
clothier arrived home from Dubuque this
morning, where he had been attending the
grand military encampment This, how
ever, was not the real cause Of his visit TO
Dubuque, but owing to his tender feelings
on the subject we will not make it public.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30

county treasurer, might be tempted be-
yond his power to resist, and it would be
a dangerous experiment not only to the
man but also to the public. His qualifica
lions for the Office had never been ascer-
tanned, and in case of his election the
privilege of naming his clerks and the
bank officers would in reality conduct the
county business. Released Of all respon-
sibility save that of nominal occupance
of the Office, even his friends admitted
that they would not desire to see him
elected The country residents are natur-
ally of careful nature in such matters,
and they will not support an experiment
by their votes, when they can secure an
experienced business man whose reputa-
ton is beyond impeachment in the person
of Dan Gould, of Moline. He also said
that there was disposition among large
number of voters to secure the election of
Miss Kenworthy as county superintendent
of schools, because they believed that she
would improve the system, and bring it
to a point of excellence never reached in
the past He said that the nomination of
Marsh was distasteful to the republicans
of Rock Island county, and this fact, in adj
dition to the apathy now manifest in the
republican ranks, will terminate in the de-
feat of Marsh as well as several on the
county ticket
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
A SCARE.

A man by the name of Pat Cronan is living
near Port yron, and he makes the distance
on railroad velocipede that travels the
dist nee is a remarkably short time. Last
nj onday night he reached home with his
head badly wounded, and related that he
had been shot at, and that the ball had
taken effect in the back part of his head. A
physician was sent for, and on his arrival
the wound was examined and found to be
of trifling nature, and not caused by a
bullet. 1t was subsequently learned that
the man was thrown from the railroad
track by COW that happened to loiter
along the way, and in falling he struck his
head as above indicated. The report was
quite general that man had been shot,
but development proved that it was simply
the result of an accident.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
SOCIAL SUIT.

The society in LeClaire, a small port a
few miles above this city. is agitated over
the prospect of a suit brought by a female
resident OF that place for 50, 900 damages
for defamation of character. LeClaire has
a female association that Is organized for
charitable purposes. Their present move
is to secure "a library for that village. Not
long since a steamboat captain moved to
that place with his family. At the last
meeting of the society, the character of the
new conner was assaulted, so it is alleged,
and in consequence of that scandal she is.
not recognized by several of the old resi-
dents The lady naturally feels hurt over
the affair, and she promises to bring suit
to recover $1,000 damages in consequence
thereof The case will probably come up
at the next term of the district court held
in Davenport early in September.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
PICNTcs.

The season for picnics has not yet been
brought to close as two of such affairs
are announced to occur during the present
week Tomorrow the children of the
First Baptist Sunday school of this city
will be given picnic at Bethel Island.
They win be conveyed to that spot early
in the morning by the Viola, and win re
turn at an early hour in the evening. On
Friday the joint picnic of the Trinity and
Bethel chapel Sunday school win take
place at Bethel Island, provided the
weather proves favorable. II rain should
interfere. the picnic win be postponed IN
ill Saturday. The pleasure seekers will
be transported by the Viola and
barge to the grounds and viii return the
same evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
nLTTARY MENTIONS.

This morning the Rodman Rifles and
the members of the Moline company de-
parted for Springfield on the G. b. & O..
train. The former numbered about forty
men, and the Moline organization was also
well represented. The companies will go
into camp at Springfield, where the Second
Brigade encampmenf is held. and viii re-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
GOVERNMENT LIGHTS.

Light house Inspector Reed reports that
the following changes have been made in
the government beacon lights on the Mis-
sisslppi river, between Rock Island and
Nauvoo: Rock river, moved down 200
yards; opposite Fairport, moved down
200 yards; Burris City, moved down 100
yards; below New Boston, moved down
200 yards; above Oquawka, moved down
300 yards; below Oquawka, discontinued;
below 0quawka chute, moved to island OPP
posite; opposite Kentuck, moved down
600 yards; Burlington No. 2, moved down
900 yards; Shockocons, moved down 500
yards; Green Bay island, moved down
200 yards, below Pontoosac, moved down
$50 yards; opposite Nauvoo, new lights.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
MONEY 10 LOAN.

On good farm lands, at per cent No
commission. QUINCY Mcneil,
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MORNING SESSION.

Third Days Proceedings.
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Washinrfon NcHa.

WASHINGTON, November lit is ru.
mored as probability that Secretary Fol-
ger will recommend to Congress in his an
nual report that measures be taken for the
redemption Of the 1 and ~ per cent.
bonds, which will not mature until 1901
and 1891 respectively. Ii Is said he does
not favor the proposition 10 buy these
bonds in open market, and is inclined 10
submit all questions relative TO their re-
delnption 10 Congress. II Is also said that
the Secretary is not disposed TO take any
action in regard TO currency 6's, but win
submit the proposition concerning them
TO Congress. Another report widely cir.
culated is that call for $1,000, 900 con-
tinued IS will be made about the end Of
November. Secretary Folger declines TO
answer any questions in regard TO the yari-
Gus statements, and ii Is therefore impos-
sible 10 verify them at present.
a Cabinet session OF two hours duration
was held to-day. The time was wholly de-
voted to the consideration Of questions
connected with the forthcoming presiden-
tlal message and Department reports. No
politics or official changes.
Don Nicolas De Pierola. ex-Dictator of
Peru, arrived here to-day. A New York
Associated Press reporter interviewed him.
but the net result was the statement that
while he should be happy 10 see the head Of
our State Department, he had not come
here Tor that purpose. He could add no
thing 10 the statements already published
regarding the object Of his visit 10 the
United States. He will remain here some
dJys
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-11-18
Snow North and Wet.

NEW YORK. November 1.-THE prcva.
lence Of a heavy auroral storm f. reported
throughout the entire country, and has re-
suited in almost complete interruption TO
telegraphic communication. which ii Is i'm
possible to maintain for more than a few
seconds uninterrupted. The storm is said
10 be the fiercest known for 4 long time.
Reports from New England indicate that a
heavy snOw-storm set in at an early hour
this morning. and the earth i already COW
cred with snow 70 the depth Of several
inches.
Experienced telegraphers say that il j.
The worst storm Of the kind that has oc-
CURED for many years. The few wires that
are working are continually liable to di,-
turbance, and il is almost impossible TO
send or receive long messages continuous
ly. The storm extends throughout the
United States and the eastern provinces Of
Canada, and i especially severe in its
effects on cable Transmission.
POUCHEEEPsIE, y. y, November lit
was showing along the Hudson river and
the Cai,kill mountains this morning. Til,
is the first snowfall Of the season in this
locality.
NEW YORK. November lit i snow
Ing at Boston, Albany. and Buffalo. and
raining at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Mil
waukee.
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Utah Delegate.

SALT LAKE CITY. L., November 1.-THE
Edmund, commission appointed Judge
Goodwin. Colonel Sells. and y. G. Ne
Laughlin. Gcntie,. and Judge Du,enborTy
and franklin :. Richards, MOrmon,. to
constitute "a canylssing board. They cau-
yas,ed the vote for delegate til Friday,
finding ior Cain 23.039 for Nar,eiie, 4.SS0:
and y scattering. seven precincts. which
registered l96 voters, have not been heard
from. Before the canvass began Narsci,e
protested against the votes for Cain being
counted because the ticket, contained his
maine for q vacancy in the Forty-seyenth
Congress. making the ticket 30 large that il
could De- distinguished through the en-
yciopc from the Gentle ticket. and because
Cain j. a polygami>t. The commission
oyerrulod the protest on the ground that
hctickcts were in violation OF the l3w Of
the Territory or order Il The commission.
and that il !, not specifically charged and
proved that Cain j. actuailya polygami,t.
Before the ccrtifi,ato was issued Narscile
protested against L. issue on the ground
hist Ly organic at the secretary must cam
ya>s the votes for delegate. and Governors
sue certificate. and that the returns were In
completc; but tli- protest was also over
ruled by the commission. and the ceItiii-
cate Wa, issued The commission la, sent
q full report Of it. proceedings 10 Secretary
Teller.
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Sad Disaster on East River.

NEW YORK, November 1.-THE steamer
City OF Worcester ran into the barge Sig
nal on East river. opposite south Fifth
street, Williamsburg. The barge was taken
towards the Brooklyn navy-yard. The
barge filled rapidly. and sank before shore
was reached. Captain William TAYLOR. hi,
mother, wife, and three children and two
deck hands were on board. 4 tug steamed
towards the sinking craft, but owing 10
the darkness, it was difficult 10 distinguish
objects in the water. Captain Taylor was
rescued, but the other, were nowhere 10
bc seen. Evidently they have been carried
down to the bottom Of the river by the
sinking barge.
NEW YORK. November l7.-This morn
ing the bodies Of Mrs. Elizabeth TAYLOR.
aged eighty-one Years. and Mrs. Harriet
Taylor. aged ioTy-one years, who were
drowned last night 10 the sinking Of the
barge Saginaw-not Signal. - before re-
portcd-by the steamer CITY Of Worcester.
were recovered from East river. The
oodie, OF Captain Taylor's two children
have not yet been found. The pilot, q
thc tug-boat samuel J. LcnnoX and City
Of Worcester mutually accuse each other
OF having caused the accident. \ strict
investigation i. to be made to liz the re-
spOn>ibilitv for the accident.