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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

Mr.. Robson replied that, even though
that might be, il would be for the benefit
of American commerce, and an encourage
ment to American industry.
The bill was then read by sections, for
amendments = ext
On,mefionlof Mr. Grape, Of Massachu-
sets, TIE section proli biting the payment
ofsaayanot wagesto seameD.- was anaended
so as not 10 apply to seamen in the whal-
ing business.
The bill then went over withour further
action
On motion of Mr.. Burroughs. of Michi-
gan, the senate amendments TO the diplo-
matte and consular appropriation bills
were non-eoncurred in, and Messrs. Bnr
roughs, Robson. and Cox, of New York,
were appointed conference committee;
Messrs. Blackburn, Ryan, and Butler were
also appointed conference committee on
the academy appropriation bill
Mr. Dunn, of Arkansas, introduced (by
requesD bill to incorporate the Kahsas,
New Mexico g. Pacific railroad company,
to construct road from Fort Smith to
Albuquerque, n M
Adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

State Committee. by one of the Oldest and
bestknown democrats in Pennsylvania.
The author heads the letter. Work for
Gov Pattison's Attorney General. 1t runs
as follows:
4 During brief visit I'M Mauch Chunk
Jew weeks ago, Gen. William Lilley called
at til ehotel where your correspondent So
jeulned. In aconyersation which related
TO public affairs and the degeneracy of
men who managed to obtain executive and
representative offices in Pennsylvania and
who have held sway for some twenty years
past. instances of want of moral char
acter and common honesty were related
and assigned as the cause of last Novem-
ber's election verdict against Bessism.
Gen. Lilley asked me if / did not remen-
Der the hue and cry against Mr.. Evans,
who.was appointed agent for Pennsylya-
MIA to settle with the United states
Government for advances made during the
war. Public attention was directed to the
outrageous charge madeby agent Evans
for very trifling survive. The sum re
tanned for his services aggregated some
$500, 900 for collecting about $3,000.00
The Instance came to mind, and ST. |
stated. Now, said Gen. Lilley, mot one
dollar of these millions was ever covered
into the treasury of Pennsylvania, and the
evidence is IN existence TO prove this
The General named two men
who had $60000O each of the sum collect
ed by Evans. This astounding revelation
of the vanity of public men, coming from
a man of the high character Gen. Lilley
has acquired by life of business enter
prise and social Prominence. determined
me to throw it broadcast for inquiry and
examination. / have purposely withheld
the names of the two men who helped
themselves 10 81 600, 900 of money belong
ing to the people OF Pennsylvania
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

feel that it had something romantic
about it. So they got at the particulars,
which according TO the local paper, were
as follows: Tho brides. parents, who are
weII-to-do people of Gordon county,
orposed the wedding, but. as the old say
fng goes, love laughs at locks. ETC., etc.
The bride was stolen, and eloped to this
nlace with the groom quite carly this
morning, travelling all the latter part of
the night Arriving in this place, the
license was procured, the minister called
in, and the knot tied. The wedding
created some excitement in the city. A
large number of people witnessed the SER
vices. The groom was q wellsto-do young
man, a son of the late Judge ID. A. Walker,
of this place, while tne bride is a charm
ing young lady
Miss Rose was the daughter of Farmer
Long. a man of wealth; Mr. Green was
"a young Quaker preacher. Both lover
aud lass lived near Mount Gilead, Oh 0,
whence comes dispatch: Mr.. Long ar
rived here this afternoon, pursuing the
runaways He thinks they were married
at JonesvIlle, Mich. and started for that city
tonight, accompanied by an attorney. He
expects to return with his daughter at all
hazards. and will cndeavor to prosecute
Green" 1
One day last week Judge Greer, of
Oglethorpe, Ga, heard a loud call from
the street. What do you wish2" asked
the Judge of a young man who sat in a
buggy, a pretty girl being by his side,
please marry US, said the youth. Shall
II" inquired the official. looking at the
girl Yes She said, and the lovers
were married as they sat in the buggy,
After the couple had ridden away the
girls father drove hurridly up, to swear at
empty air
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
PENNsFLYANIA.

PrTsB URs, Jan. g. The moulders of
Pittsburg and Allegheny. to the number
of three hundred, decided tonight to quit
work rather than accept the reduction
ordered by their employers, to 60 into
effect the 4th of February.
Nearly eight thousand coal miners along
the Mononghahela river are idle on account
Of the snspension OF operations in seventy
five mines. OF this number, probably half
the pits have shut down an account of not
being able to get empty barges, and the
other half because of the men being mott
fed of the reduction of cent bushel, and
have quit work to await the action OF next
weeks convention.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
A Drummer's Baggage.

A weflknown commercial traveller was
last week introduced by the landlord of
the hotel at which he was stopping in Min
nesota to the landlords oldest and hand
soonest daughter This is my GAL" said
the landlord. shes up and a comm, but
You can't. trust her. I'm tryin' to drive
I'll do ii or break every bone in her body"
She burst into tears and walked away.
The travler next morning, with his three
big trunks behind the wagon, driving over
to the railroad station. overlook walking
on the road a young schoolmaster, whose
acquaintance he had made at the hotel.
On his invitation the schoolteacher got up
on the seat by his side and rode to the
station with him. AS the last trunk was
being set on the platform, there was a
terrible rumpus heard inside of it. The
young teacher rushing to the travellers
side. exclaimed; Ills Nellie; for Gods
sake Mr. let her OUT The traveller
threw back the lid, the pale face of the
landlords daughter appeared rising out of
trunk She stood trembling upon the
platform, then burst into tears, and sob
bingly told her story. Her foolish no
tons were her love for the young school
master, and they had devised this plan
for escaping the vigilance of her father
She fell on her knees and begged not to
sent her back. The travellers heart melt
ed, and he superintendent grand wedding
for them at Sioux City. The only pay he
got for twenty anger holes bored in his
sample" trunk was kiss from the
bride.-Idlehour.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
yuma.

Now is the time of sociability ia the
rural districts, and the people of the upper
end are not behind their neighbors in this
respect, as evidenced by the party at J.
Shall's, in Coe township, on Wednesday
last About thirty five couple from the
neighboring towns were in attendance, and
whled away the wee hours in the morning
by dance, sociability, and splendid music
on the piano by the Misses Schall, Farrelly
and Foley. A splendid supper was served,
Sandy Bakers band furnished the music,
and all went home well pleased with the
manner in which the evening had been
passed.
On Friday evening, at the residence of
E. Joslfn, of Joslyn. was given one of their
old time parties, which are never done in
halves, and on this occasion they almost
outdid former ones. About fifty couple
assembled at an early hour and were made
quite at home by the reception of the
hostess Mrs e. Josiin, and the committee
of II. Osborn, ID. W. Gould. p.
T. Lillis, S. Lwisher, III. Schall and w. c.
Beck. j. Kitson performed in very ac-
manner the duties of floor man.
ager. Bleuer's orchestra, of Rock Island.
the music to the tripping of the
light fantastic toe, while the supper was
all that could be desired, as furnished by
the ladies of the surrounding country.
Grant Osborn, of Osborn. is now attend
ing school at Iowa City, Iowa. E. Erwin
IS attending the law school al the same
place. -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
Literature and Soap.


Three weeks ago I called To engage
LangtrE TO write Christmas article fer d
New York weekly paper. She was ad
miable and seemed to think faverably of
the project. But [ can't write, she said
You know I cant write anything that
would be interesting
| said the obvious thing that a lady of
her intelligence and experience could IN
doubtably write an entertaining sketch of
herself and her profession. 1T doesen't
matter much what it is said the lady from
Jersey; my name is all you want. The
article wouldn't be much.
Il will bring you check for 800" |
continued. s@
''one hundred pounds you mean, OBJ
served the fair lady, with a twinkle and
mo, [ managed to say, EGO Your
name is an attraction, but no weekly paper
would be justified. l think, in offering
E100 for it,"
Very well" she said, laughingly Il
don't care to become journalist unless /
can get E100 for an article. Oscar Wilde
gets that and more. too"
| assured her on my personal knowl-
edge that Mr.. Wilde did not get that, or
anything like it.
''Wen, can, she answered with
laugh, efor l was offered ESQ last week
that's-let's see-$750 just to put my
name to ertificate of toilet soap. And
I've forgotten the name of the maker,
already" she gurgled gleefuny, Seven
hundred and fifty dollarsp' repeated Mrs.
Labouchere, solemnly, ''for toilet soap,
and she got it, too"
l said: lis it not less pleasant to cer-
tify to the excellence of somebody's toilet
han hn to fA
an illustrated article in prominent jour
nal?"
She bathed me with her violet eyes, and
heard a velvet voice say, ''Why?"
Because" said, but stopped with
that answer I didn't want to strain nv
intellect by celebrating an explanation of
the why"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
TEN CENT COLUMN.

20 p. RENT
House of Five rooms, in good order price $40,
on Bird avenue between 10th and / tn streets: in
quire neari., at Elders confectionery. jan4-lw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10

In recently published book the story
is told that Queen Victoria was asked
to move FROM the sailors grog tubs
where she was sitting, and said she
would if they would give some to her to
taste. Having done this she said: s.It
would be good If it were stronger''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
They We're Poor.

An exchange recalls the following
| historical facts, which should encourage
young men struggling under discour.
agement and poverty:
John Adams, second President was
| the son of farmer of very moderate
| means. The only start he had was his
| education.
Andrew jackson was born in a log
hat in the pine woods. for which that
State is so famous.
James X Polk spent the e;trlier years
of his life helping to dig his living out
of new farm in North Caroiin;s. He
was afterwards a clerk in a country
store
Willard Fillmore was The son of a
New York farmer, and his house was a
very humble one. He learned the bus
mess of clothier.
james Buchaslan was born in a small
town among the Allegheny Mountains
His father emf the los and built his
own house in what was then wilder
ness.
Abraham Lincoln was the son OF a
very poor Kentucky farmer, and lived
in a log cabin until he was q wears of
age.
Andrew johnson was appreaticed to
a tailor ut the are of 10 wears BY his
widowed mother He was neKer able
to atteud schoeis aud picked up all the
education he ever got.
Steps to and Away From Matrimony.
I. Sees her and back again
> Meets her.
). IN love. Head over heels.
4. IN bliss.
5. But miserably jealous.
6. Proposes.
z. Accepted.
g. Married.
8. Three months of perfect bliss.
10. Next three months. Almost All
perfect.
IL. Next three months. Not quite as
perfecG.
II. Next six months. Bliss rather
imperfect.
ID. Next six months. Imperfect.
IA Next six. Decidedly imperfect.
10. Next year. Permanent hostility.
10. The next. Indifference.
IL. Next six months. Both think of
divorce.
IL. Divorce preached. They agree
10. Divorce bill drawn.
%. The final plunge about to be taken.
Tears on both sides. They discover
something.
FL. Divorced. They never thought
so much of each other before Recon-
mencement of billet-doux
p. The end.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
on THIRrY DAYS, TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro Vol
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days to men young or old) who
are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vi
1tality and kindred troubles. guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration of health
and manly vigor. Address as above
N. B. No risk is incurred, as thirty days
trial is allowed. dec % DIV l yr.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-10
ASTOUNDING REVELATToN.
WILKEsBARRE Ian

WILKEsBARRE, Jan. 3.-The Union
Leader of this evening publishes the fol-
lowing astounding letter sent to editor
Bogert, ex-chairman of the democratic
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20

0. proceeded to dress when he discovered
that the ungrateful wretch had stolen his
watch. So much for favors.
At 4 O'clock an alarm of fire was sound
ed and the fire was found to be i'll & frame
dwelling on the corner of Eleventh and
Pine streets. The damage was small and
the fire was very easily extinguished. The
same building had been on fire six times
before, and the men from
engine house No. went around there
and put out the fire six times without Civ
ing any alarm. Chief Engineer Strong
found brown paper saturated with kero-
sene in the wall, on fire. 1t is strange
case.
There must have been something in the
air last Sunday that inspired men to drink
The scene in the bull pen yesterday morn
ing reminded one of the halcyion days just
before election, when candidates we're flush
and everything went, including free whis-
ky, beer and cigars. The gang included
fifteen soreheads who had all been on Sun
day toots, and the old stuff had put them
off their perpendicular. The spectacle had
material enough in it to furnish the chin
music for dozen temperance. lectures.
The court made quick work of it, and those
who did not have the specie went to the
workhouse for five and ten day stretches.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20
PERSONAL.

Hon. Jared Benson, Anoka, is at the
Merchants.
Hon. G. F. Kindr ed, Brainerd, is at the
Metropolitan.
Judge VIM. Mitchell, Winona, is at the
Metropolitan.
Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson, Minneapolis,
paid the capital cityG visit yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Brown, have returned
from months absence in New Orleans.
Oliver Gibbs, Jr., Lake City, and R. S.
Munder, Duluth, are at the Metropolitan.
Mr.. E. G. Luxton, editor of the Manitoba
Free Press, Winnipeg, was in the city yes
terday.
Hon. O. P. Stearns, Duluth, Judge of the
Eleventh judicial district, is guest at the
Metropolitan.
0. j. Wood, Montevideo, district attor-
ney for Chippewa county, is among the
late arrivals at the Merchants.
At the Merchants: O. D. Brown, Lake
City; J. Van Vliet, Helena; NJ. T.; VIM. G.
Sherwood, Duluth; c. A. Roberts, Fargo.
DIT.
RI. Mead, arrived yesterday from New
Orleans, which place he left last Friday,
and at that time the mercury was so in the
shade.
Mr.. w. L. Anderson left for the East last
evening on business and pleasure com.
bined. Mrs. Anderson, who has beer
spending the winter at the East, will &C
company him home.
Hon. Clark W. Thompson, Wells, presi-
dent of the state agricultural society, anG
R. @. Judson, Pennington, secretary Of
that organization, are in the city with
headquarters at the Metropolitan. 1t is
barely possible the gentlemen feel some
interest in bill for reorganization OF
the society expected to be introduced il
the house to-day.
j. j. Rhodes, Esq, reached st. Paul yes
terday on his return from Grand Forks
where he had been to look after the bust
ness interests of the late Col E. W. Gros
vsnor, in that section. Though a residen
| of the state for twenty-five years Nj
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20
"Bring Up Your Horses"

The gentlemen interested in the ice
speeding track have arranged for an after
noon of fine sport Thursday next, 22i, the
anniversary of Washlngton's birthday.
The event will be free for all trotters and
PAGERS, best three in five, the length of the
track, for an elegant set of horse clothing
blanket, hood, etc., in addition to which
there will be several friendly matches be-
tween two or more contestants, as we'll AS
the usual ''go-as- you please" dashss. The
entries for the main event
will close at noon the day of the
race with the local committee who will be
at the track. Minneapolis and Saltwater
horsemen are cordially invited to take q
hand in and carry away the Prize, if their
nags can show the necessary speed. "Fair
play and no favors' will be the order, and
to that end police will be present to keep
the track clear of spectators and all rigs
except those actually participating in the
race
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DIED.

SHORT-On February 10, 6 p. M, at his resi-
dence, No. 534 East Sixth street, John Short,
aged 81 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
CURRAN-On February IS, 2 p. M, at the
residence of her brother, Martin Bowling,
corner Torrent and Pennsylvania avenue,
Mary Curran, aged 60 years.
Funeral services at St. Mary's church on
Tuesday, Goth, $50 a. m. Friends of the family
invited.
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MiSCELE 4NEo Us.
AUcrION.

TNHE great Auction Sale of Dry Goods, Cloth
l. ing, Boots and Shoes, ETC., ETC., at No. 145
East Third street, is attracting immense crowds,
and goods are being sold at a rapid rate. AL
though the goods are sold at very low prices,
the circumstances are such that the goods must
all be sold, The slaughter will continue
throughout the week. Call and secure bargains.
Sales at 10 a. m. and p. m. daily.
1856 P. T. KAVANAGH, AuctiOneer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20

Take Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters, the
great remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion, and liver
complaint. 1t will cure dyspepsia, invigorate
the liver, and induce cheerfulness, vicacity and
buoyancy of spirits.
For sale by J. P Allen, druggist and manu-
featuring pharmacist, st. Paul, MINI.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20
GEO. KINGsBURY,
Sergeant Signal Corps, Q. 3.
ro-DAY's WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1 a. m.-lnd1ca-
tions for the upper Mississippi and Mis-
souri, valleys slightly warm, fair weather
in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and eastern
Nebraska, with southeast and southwest
winds. Stationary or lower barometer.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20

Rhodes witnessed his first blizzard while
on the trip, being caught in one when six
miles out from Moorhead, where the train
was blocked for twelve hours.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-20
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.
DAILY LOCAL MEANS.

DAILY LOCAL MEANS.
Bar. Their. Dew Point. Wind. Weather.
3O.392 1877 1870 Sc Far.
Amount of melted snow, 90; Maximum Their
momster, $50; minimum Thermometer, ~
daily range, 21.0.
River-FrOzen.
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THE
THE
.OHMER
Piano.

Mrs. Nc Thayef, agent for the Sohmer
Piano, and dealer in General Musical AIerchan-
disc, 418 Wabashaw street, St. Paul, and branch
business at 3l2 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Thayer has met with unrivaled success
in selling the Sohmer Piano.
She offers one of the best instruments in the
market.
Prices and terms compare with any other
dealer in the Northwest.
Call at AIS Wabashaw street, st. Paul, and ex-
anime for yourself.
ELMRA, N. Y, Jan. 20.
MEssRs SoHMER & Co..
GENTLEMEN have been asked to give my
opinion of your Concord Grand, S7,743. This
l am glad to do freely, and any one that knows
me, knows that l criticise frankly.
Abroad l have heard Bechstein's, Bluthner's
by the score and Schiedmayer's, Erard's and
Broadwood's not few-at home only Stein
ways, Chickering and Knabe, besides your own
when played by artists di primo CurteIIo; and l
feel no hesitation whatever in saying that in
snaoothness and proDlptness of key peddl-action,
tinlbre, blending and U0lunle of tome here the
other day by Neupert, has in my experience and
opinion no rival. Very sincerely,
46&; E. W. KRACKowITZER.
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.

OyF1os CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 10, 1S58.-S:56 P. N.
Observations taken at the same moment OF
time at all stations.
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Mrs. Farr's new style of hair goods can net
be excelled. Mannheimer block.
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Plaintiff Attorney, st. Paul, MINI.
feb Z0-tues-7W

-
OTATE OF MINNESOTA, DISTRICT COURT,
OSecond Judicial District, County of Ramsey.
Augustus 4. Barnum plaintiff, VS.. G. W. BabcOck,
also all other persons parties unknown claiming
any right title estate, lien or interest in the real
estate described in the complaint herein, defend
ants.
SUMMONS.
The State of Minnesota to the above named de-
You and each of you are hereby summoned and
required to answer the complaint in this action,
which has been filed with the clerk of said court,
and to serve a COPY of your answer to the said
complaint the subscriber, at his Office in the
city of st. Paul. within twenty days after the service
of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of
such service, and, II you fail to answer the said
complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff
in this action will apply to the court for the relief
demanded therein.
HILER H. HORTON,
Plaintiffs Attorney, st. Paul, Mimi.
OTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
O-ss. District Court, Second Judicial District.
Augustus X. Barnunn, plaintiff, VS.. G. W. Babcock,
also all other persons parties unknown claim
ing any right title estate, lien, interest in the
real estate described in the complaint herein,
defendant.
NOTICE OF LIS PENDENs.
Notice is hereby given, that an action has been
commenced in this court by the above named
plaintiff against the above named defendants. That
the object of said action is to determine the adverse
claims of defendants and each of them in and to
the following described real estate and that said
adverse claim OF the defendants to said real estate
and the rights of the parties to this action re-
spectively therein may be determined by the
court.
The premises affected by said action are situated
inithe county of Ramsey and described follows:
The north half (1s) of northwest quarter "a OF
section five 81, township thirty 900, Range twenty
tire e(2 81.
Dated February 18th, 1888.
HILER H. HORTON,
Plaintiffs Attorney, st. Paul, MINI.
feb. 20-tres-7w
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
O-ss. District Court, Second Judicial District.
Augustus K. Barnum, plaintiff, VS.. the unknown
heirs of William J. Benson also all other persons
or parties unknown claiming any right, title,
estate lien or interest in the real estate describe
in the complaint herein, defendants.
NOTICE OF LIS PENDENs.
Notice is hereby given, that an action has been
commenced in this court by the above named
plaintiff against the above named defendants that
the object of said action is to determine the adj
verse claims of defendants and each of them in and
to the following described real estate and to vest
the same in the plaintiff.
The premises affected by said action are situated
in the county OF Ramsey and described as follows:
The northwest quarter "a of the southeast
quarter % of section two (2), township thirty
(3O), range twenty three (23).
Dated February 10, 1888.
HILER H. HORTON,
Plaintiff Attorney, st. Paul, Mimi.
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T OST OR STOLEN-From 14S Rondo street,
~ little black and tan pup. Liberal reward
will be paid on returning it to above number
51-52