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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12
G0STLY sT0PPAGEs.
What it Costs Railroad to Stop
as> Train of Cars.

The cost of stopping a train of cars,
says the Hartford C0wrant is being guess
ed at by experts just now IN a very inter
esting way. And il is something worth
the inquiry of railroad men, especially in
Connecticut, where besides the stations,
there are so many drawbridges at which
.tlse safety afthe travelling public demands
#fan stops. Estimates of the cost have
van ged from 0ne-quarter of a cent up to
So for stopping an ordinary passenger
train. The small figure represented only
the estimated loss of metal by applying
the brake to the wheel Some of the real
considerations which go to make up the
cost of a stop are the coal burned while
the train is standing still, and in order to
resume the former speed. This the Penn
sylvania railway people put at IL to Is
cents; then there are the wages of all the
persons on the train, who, while the train
slows down and stops, are paid as if they
were running, This is insignificant in the
case of one person, but it amounts to
something when the whole train force is
considered; besides this, there is
the wear of rails. A rail lasts only
third as long where trains come to stop
on it as when merely running over. This
is the result of the action of the brakes.
Then, too. more accidents occur to
engines, TO Wnoets, ana at axIeS IN coming
to stop or in starting than when running
right along. The Railroad Gazette reports
discussion on this subject, in which the
conclusion is reached that the actual cost
of stopping ordinary train is about 80
to go cents. An amusing stoEyeis told of a
trial where experts testified that it cost 50
10 stop train They established the fact
Then 4heEeounsel on the other side pro
tiuced the company's time table. with full
list of all the stops, including stations
took the total number of its trains for one
year, calculated the total stoppages of all
the trains for one year, multiplied the re-
suit by $2-the experts estimate of cost
and demonstrated that the stoppages alone
had, if tbs estimate was right. cost the
three times as much as the entire
amount of its operating expenses for the
year This reduction to solid basis of
fact upset the theory effectuaily.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

The 22d of February, Washington's
birthday, will be celebrated in New York
by both parties with unusual spirit The
republicans will have a mass meeting at
the Academy of Music, at which, it is an
ticipated, the acerbities between stalwart
and half-breed will be forgotten. while
the various democratic factions will pool
their issues for the time being at Tamma
ny Hall, where addresses are expected
from Governor Cleveland.- ex- Governor
Seymour, and other distinguished gentle
men. 1t is probable President Arthur will
attend the republican meeting.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

has been roasted aud ground since ne
ordered it, and he will go into the kitch-
en- of a restaurant and give the chff fexact
orders how to grill kidney or fry
dish of whitehall He would rather go
without the whitelsait than eat it If one
of the tiny fish happened TO get broken.
/ have known him to have been an
hour 10 alSing a salad dressing. Yet he
can rough it as no man / ever met.
When he was in King Williams land
with Schwatka and during this last
Journey he lived on blubber and frozen
seal heard him say to-day that the
nearest he ever came to apoplexy from
too high living was on Wrangle Land.
They had a good Italian cook on the
Rodgers, and plover We're to be had Tor
shooting, so they lived as well as they
could have in Paris or New York. The
ployer were the size of pigeons. and as
fat as though they knew the Rodgers
was coming and prepared themselves
for the slaughter But af er the Rodgers
was burned all the stores were lost. and
on the journey across Siberia the fare
was pretty bad; and, what was worse
TO fastidious man, it was not clean;
but it was eat that or starye. The
frozen seal was piled up III a corner of
the hut and was sat upon aud slept
upon by the entire family. When they
were hungry they broke a piece off
and ate il. Mr.. Glider says the fat was
very warming, and the fur was not bad
when it was frozen hard, but when it
rose up and tickled the throat it was
anything but pleasant. | asked him if he
did not suffer great deal from these
privations, and he said that the hard
ships themselves were not so bad, that
it was the mental worry that told on
him. The native he had as a guide was
a bad fellow, and was constantly trying
to desert him, in which case he would
have perished in the wilderness. 1t
was necessary to watch the man night
and day. and Mr.. Glider slept so light
ly ESQ as to hear the rascal if he moved
in the night) that when he got up the
next morning he was far from being re-
freshed. And yet Mr.. Glider wants
more of this life, and would go back
tomorrow il there was any expedition
going out.-N. T. Cor. Philadelphia
Record.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12
In the Arctic Regions.
The Views and Experiences of Glider, who Ans
nounced the Loss of the Rodgers.

The Views and Experiences of Glider, who An.
nounced the Loss of the Rodgers
w. III. Glider, the Herald correspond
ent, who crossed Siberia in sledges to
carry the news of the burning of the
Rodgers, arrived in New York on We'd
nesday. He doesn't look as though he
had undergone some of the severest
hardships that ever befell a man. He
says, however, that he is not very well
that the horse he ate on the journey
had not been well fed aud didn't agree
with him. To us, who sat yesterday
and the day before around roaring fires,
it seems impossible that man could
live in such climate as he had been in
for the past year. But even that was
not as bad as the year he was with
Schwatka on the other side. 1t is not
little singular that Mr.. Glider, when at
home is the most luxurious of men in
his way of living. He is so particular
about bis food, that no matter how hun
CRY he may be. he would rather wait an
hour and have it prepared in a
certain way. than TO sit down and eat
it if prepared carelessly. He won't
drink cup of coffee unless the bean
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12
Hints to Skaters.

In skating on ice, avoid skates that
are strapped on the feet, as they pre-
vent the circulation, and the foot be-
comes cold before the skater is aware
of it, because the tight strapping he
numbs the foot and deprives it of feel
ing. Serious injury may be done the
feet in this way. The safest kind arc
those which receive the fore part of the
foot in kind of toe, and a stout leath-
er around the heel, bucklng in front of
the ankle only, thus keeping the heel in
place without spikes or screws, and
aiding greatly in supporting the ankle.
1t is not the object SO much to skate fast
as to skate gracefully; and this is soon
cr and more easily learned by skating
with deliberation; while it prevents ov-
erheating, and diminishes the chances
of taking cold by cooling off too. soon
afterward. If the wind is blowing. a
veil should be worn over the face. at
least of ladies and children; otherwise,
fatal inflammation of the lungs. ''pneu-
monia," may take place. Do not sit
down TO rest for n single half minute,
nor stand still If there is any wind; or
stop a moment after the skates are taken
OFF; but walk about so as to restore the
circulation about the feet and toes and
to prevent being chilled. 1t is safer to
walk home than to ride; the latter is al
most certain to cause a cold. Never
carry anything in the mouth while
skating, nor any hard substances in the
hand; nor throw anything upon the ice;
none but a careless, reckless ignorance
would thus endanger a fellow skater
Always keep your eyes about you. that
you may avoid collisions. Arrange to
have an extra garment, thick and heavy
to throw over your shoulders the mo-
ment you cease skating. and then walk
home. or at least half mile, with your
mouth closed, SO that your lungs may
not be quickly chilled by the cold air
dashing in upon them through the IA
mouth; but If it passes in through ,ae
nose and head il is warmed before it
gets TO the lungs 1t would be a safe
rule for no child or lady to- be on skates
more than an hour at time Chicago
journal.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

Ex-Secretary Blaine is one of the most
superstitious of men. He will not sit at
table with twelve Others will not have his
hair or beard cut in The wane of the moon,
or violate any of the old signs and warn
ings. Last Saturday night he had party
at his new house, although his daughterr
was to be married two days later, in order
dissipate the ill-luck said to come;from
wedding which brings the first gathering
n to a new house.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

ious circumstance that whenever there is 8
close fight for Uuited States senator men
of great wea lth and no craftsmanship step
in and gobbie the prize for themselves and
their representative. 1t is fact that in
almost every instance, of late years, where
there has been a deadlock of this kind, this
has been the result" And what will all
this end ln2 Simply in handing over the
control of the government to to the rich.
the telegraph. railway. manufacturing and
land monopolies- the making of this
monarchy in fact while it is republic in
name.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

In regard to his talked-of marriageAen-
gagement, Senator David Davis isfeported
as saying: Seriously, now, look atsa nae; !;
old as the hills and pretty nearly as big as
one, what do l want to get married for7
and do you suppose I am going to make a
fool of myself just because some girl is
sir; don't believe there is any sensible
girl who would let me be such fool and
I certainly wouldn't marry one who had no
sense"
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

Eighteen years ago Miss Jenni Andrews
and Mr.. Alexander McGregor, of Macon,
Ga, were engaged to be married. But
they had a lovers tiff and separated. She
marred Mr.. Charles Ross and went to Tex
as, and he married, it matters not whom
In five years Ross died and the widow
returned to Macon, and after some time
married Mr.. Lavarre Several years later
Lavarre was killed. In the mean time
McGregor had become widower With
in the past month he CHANGED to meet in
the streets of Macon the sweet heart of
eighteen years ago, and though they had
not met for years, the recognition was
mutual The old flame was rekindIed,
aud on Sunday morning week ago Rev
J. w. Burke was called upon to perform
the marriage ceremony.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12
The Difference.

I'm our country said the English
man, as he leaned back in his chair.
''befere we marry we arrange to settle a
certain sum upon the wife -
Yes. know replied the American,
'.but with us it is different. 1t is after
We are married that we settle everything
on the wife and arrange to beat oui
creditors -
''Hawi see. And how do the cred
itors take itP''
They never find anything to take"
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co Marshall. Mich.
will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Vol
taie Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days to men lyeung or oldl who
are afflicted with nervous debility, lost vi
tality, 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 22-d-w gr.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12

There used to be lady by the name of
Mrs. Black at Washington. She inherited
fortune, went to Europe. came home.
spelled her name Blaqae and was so
changed in her appearance that she did
not recognize any of her old friends.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-02-12
Monaa Februa y u. 1883.

The Peoria distillers consumed 400 1854
bushels of grain last month, and produced
1,606. 30S.11 proof gallons of spirits, an
average of 3.91 gallons per bushel.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
From Alto.

" llockcrvillc" is place fr.famcd
Tor lis rowdyism. There is scarcely q
village or civil district in the State Of
tennessee in which the history Of the
logrolIIngs, corn.shuckings and "bully"
fights of Roark's Cove have not been
related. And, for fear others, who
know but little of this section, think rs
did Il year ago, take this opportunl'
ty Of saying: These elaborate yarns,
though not altogether ungroundcd, arc
not absolutely true; that this section,
Notwithstanding 1t has its pro rata part
of "roughs," rs do all other communl-
ties, is second to few in point Of intel
Icct, moral, religion, etc. The people,
| have found by II years association,
are kind, true, warm-hcartcd, and gen
crous almost to fault. In no section
Of our State, | dare say, il there more
interest manifested in the education,
moral and intellectual, Of the young.
The soil is productive, the farmers are
industrious, and peace and plenty seem
to look down from Cumbcrland's heights
gracionsl y On the beautiful valley below.
CARO-.
Alto, Franklin Co., Tenn, Aug 10, ~.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
Our Cash Argument
RI v AHDE'D !

Under Cur cash system we nave, in three
months. been compelled to move To- q larger
tor,-housc and employ extra lore, in ori'r
lo meet the demands pl uur trade.
We don't claim TO sell all the goods that
ay, sold here, hat We still say We will make
YOUR ircuds treat Won wight. Ey,nM enemy
i. your friend ii We make, your lticnd treat
yau right. Then how great q irvud must
vour friend be- who treats you right wlth"u,
the natug? Did YOU buy iur = ioWiy,n
'puuulsul choice sugar ten pounds oi choice
,ruilcr. or al lull weight domestic nl65y, or
best prints at 6c, before we put them down?
Suppose you permit Harry TO - to Your
-mokc-huuscu and take one OF your most choice
hams every week how long viii ii he before
vou would have toscli the remainder at dpu-
blrit, value to make good your loss? This
suits our casccNactlv. Harry COME. every
day-lthcrc are many Ilarrics,) Suppo"e
we load him down mot up with 10 pound
coffee and ll-pond sugar Ior 81. for%l !?
Oh, no. but ior the promise ISL No, siri
we can't stand it, bat pass him over to our
nriehhor- who take chances on all alike with
only one consolation hat is ii Harry don't
pay, Tom and Dick will
Wcdon't pretend 10 = y all wlo ask Tor
credit will nutpay. Woa init that Tom and
Dick viii pay, and that Harry will not,
Wrarr ALWAYS busy, and to save ~ We can't
know lIarry from Tom and Dick. He il os
Igool.ookiug, aud more glib ou,hr tongue.
! Now tothc point: Gcutcmcu, two-thirds o'
won iurni,h the other ouc-tI,lrd all their lux
Iurirs, &c. This loss don't iui! on m III, Len
Ichan, ur MIR. ---, but the people foot tn
I,yhnl, hill
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Winchester is rather Il "sIow" town.
1t has not the manufactures 20 give it
the life We wish But in the way Of
education, health, beauty Of location,
GOOD men to preach at the various
churches, good water, dc , we have no
Acknowledgements to make to other
towns. Our hat is upited. Help us
III our turnpike matter and We predict
that Winchester will lot be 50 slow.
We need more reads ard better ones.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

oam Stomper, u colorcd man and
'O'oevhat notorious about Winchester,
Was arrested in Arkansas a few days
-'lcc by a Nashville detective and turn
ct over to Mr.. Joe Arlcdgc, who
brought him home and lodged him i'll
nY Sam, it appears, was charged with
acl,Ins hogs, and Mcssrs. Tom and Joe
AFIedge we're on his bond for appear
, Al and Sam concluded to not appear.
''F joe Arledge went to Nashville and
Employed Il detective, and they followed
"m to Arkansas, where he has some
'Va'lvcs, and arrested him. His dlsap
IV'Fanco did not last long.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

lfyo" favor submitting to the people
ut the balIot-boX an amendment to the
Constitution prohibiting the manulac.
tt turc and sale Of intoxicating liquors in
Tennessee as Il beverage, come to the
Convention Aug. IL, ut 10 Il m. =
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
Prohibition Club Mceting.

The Prohibition Club is called To meet
in Temperance Hall Easement of I.
Church, Thursday night, August is,
preparatory to the Convention which
meets Saturday. All invited.
}. 4. CARTER, Chairman.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
Kon-Rcsident Notice.

John Parham and wife VS.. William
Shastcen ct. ais.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Clerk aid Master, from the affidavit in COM
plninants Bill in above cause, that Jacob
Shastccn, Frank ,Jamign and wife Nelly
Jamigon, Joseph Hill and wife Tidy Hill,
Louisa Duvall, Mart Parks and wife Rody,
and - Cunningham and wife Rody, are
nunr,sidcnts Of the state OF Tennessee, so
that the ordinary process OF law cannot be
served upon them. -. =.
Its therefore ordered bymc that publication
he made for four successive weeks in the Home
Journal, oncwspapcr published in WincGhc;'
| ter. Tenn. requiring said nonresident defend
AN +. 10 appcay ON orhoIorc the tlIh Monday
in Oc.ob'rn,Xt, before the Chanc,y Court ut
Winchester, Franklin county, Tenn" ana
make d,i.nsc to said Bill, or the same VIII
he taken for confessed and set Tor hearing
.rx-partc ms to them.
/ Witncs. my hand, at office in Winchester
/ Tenn. thi, August IL, lNS3.
GLEN. AEIEnGE CN NJ
BY John Arl,dsc, Dep. G. ~ NJ
auelJ-iw
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

The Convention next Saturday, Aug.
18th, is for the purpose of cIccting dele.
gates 10 the State Prohibition Conycn.
ton which meets in Nashville August
% and %.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

The presence of Mr.. and Mrs. W. }
Pryor in Winchester brings to mind
their kind treatment of ourscIf ana oar
little girls not long since in San Antonio
Also the Chili-can-carne"--a regular
rd'hot Mcxican preparation which we
Earned very soon to love. We would
ay to Mr. Pryor that We have a can ON
hand, and part Of it is mt his disposal,
provided he brought none with him.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
Attachment Notice.
State of Tennessee Franklin County

Lcnohan d Fcathcrson VS.. John Brake
field.
In this cause it appearing by affidavit that
thcdci,ndan,, John Brakclicld is justly in
dvbtcd to the plaintiffs, and is nourrsidcnt
Of the State of Tennessee, 50 that the ordinary
process OF law cannot be- served upon him ;
and AN Original Attachment having been
levied ON hispropcry.
Itis therefore ordered that publication be
made iur four successive weeks in the Home
journal, published in Winchester, Tenn.
commanding the said defendant to appear
before me, an acting Justice Of the Peace ior
said county, at my office in the oh civil dis
trict Of said county Of Franklin, ON Wcdnct
day, the 10Th day oi August, 1883, and make
dclcusc to said suit, or the same will be pro
cccdcd with cX-parc.
This July 9Th, lSS3.
d. $. Long, ]. =.
ju'yll-it
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Mr. and Mrs. W. j. Pryor, Of San
A0tonia, Texas, and Mr. Jas. J. Pryor,
Of Nashville, are visiting their mothers
Ml other relatives in Winchester, and
We wish them a pleasant time They
are all natives Of this place, and We I'M
dcStand that It has been a number OF
years since Mrs. Pryor had the pleasure
Of having all her children with her at
Tie same time.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Prohibition is on n boom in the State
and nation. Let us fall into line by
the hundreds. Come to the Convention
Saturday, August 18th, and bring all
your ncighbors. ~
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Masonic. Stated meeting Of Cum
barlanI Lodge No. l5S, next Saturday
night, August 18th, 1888. 1t is earn
nNIY requested that there be Il full at.
tendance. by order Of the W. NJ.
II. II. DrLIN, Spc'y.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Mountain Council No. G04, American
Legion Of Honor, meets tomorrow
Thursday night, Aug. 10th.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

At,his wriling-Nlorday morning
Mpospoct for rain seems good, and it
bNeclcd in Franklin county. lnsomc
parts of the county corn is looking as
we'll as it has in any year, but in other
parts i. is sorry. The rains have been
partial, except in other counties where
The crops generally are certainly splcn,
did, Many persons have sown turniI
seed and the prospect for turnips and
AIal are very good. In fact, we be
Iievc We shall he up with Uncle Green
HN1cltOn ourself in quality, but not
perhaps, in quantity.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
Farmers Convention.

On Monday, Sept. Sd, 1888, as vice
President of the Middle Tennessee Farm
crs' Association, herewith call meet
ING Of all the farmers in Franklin coun-
~, to meet at the Courthouse in Win
chester, at 10 o'clock II, m, on the day
above mentioned | most earnestly de-
sire full attendance from each civil
district in the county Of the most cncr-
gctc and practical farmers, stock and
fruit growers, and put ourselves in full
accord and harmony with the State Con-
vcnton of farmers to he held in Nash
vile Sept. llth, that much good will bc
accomplished in protecting and fostering
the agricultural interests Of Tennessee
A permanent county organization vii
be perfected BY the selection Of county
officers, dele gates appointed to the
Nashville meeting, and several import
ant committees to be appointed, amonl
them one on the general state Of agrl
culture, one ON public roads, one ol
statistics, and likely others, 1t is The
farmers own interest to be looked aite1
and advanced, and every farmer shoul'
feel deep interest in the enterprise
Again let me urge YOU to be present oI
the 3D. of September, at our count,
meeting. II. G HAMPTON,
Nicc-Prcsidcnt.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15
Always as Sure as Sunshine.

On Tuesday, July 10th, the 03Sth)
Drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery
at New Orleans, Gen'ls &. T. Bcourc-
gard of La, and Jubal A. Early OF Va.
Whose intcrity and ypracity are nnaS-
saiablc, } had, as usual, the entire man
aremcnt, and announce over their own
SIGNATURES the result, Ticket No. 81 ,3lS
drew the first capital prizc-Llcut' Jo'
siah Chance Ca good name, by the way,
to win,) Of the t. S Army, at Fort a,
Lincoln, Oak, drew $3O, 900, two-iillhS,
at cost of SO, and he was paid by the
Bismarck Nat. Bank Mcs.rs. a. I.
DeBuun a. Co, of Cairo, H., took an
other S15, 600, costing 81 McSSrs, Gus
Bottle, of Cairo, ILL.,, and \. b, Gibson,
Of Carmi, H., another :! worth, OF
sl5 600. Ticket No 1927 drew the
second prize of $25, GOO, and one-iItlh,
or s., 600, went to Theodore Voigt, ?:
Avery st., Boston, Mass; another to j
r Moore, Of Burgin, Ky, through The
Farmers Nat. Bank, Dmvllle, ky.; anc
others in Toronto, Canada, Gainesville
Texas, and elsewhere. Ticket No; q, %,
drew the third prize Of $1,000 h he d, by
Mr. Chos. D. Thompson, of No. y Eas
:, 18th st., New York city. Any one ap
plyiur to NJ. A. Dauphm, New Orleans
La', can hear all about the homes
WORKINGS of this institution, which give
st GOO GOO to the Charity Hospital o
Kew Orleans alone, and has d,slr ,H0,,.
million. of dollars. The next Cine l0o'N
drawing takes place Tuesday, Sep'c"'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Mossrs. Luther Nokc, Frank Ten
,lcton, Frank Lcithcr, Pete Estill and
Charlie rurncy all Winchester boys
are scjourning at Murirccsboro. We
hope tAcy are doing well and are happy,
and judge they are from lie smiles that
Illuminated their faces when they So
Pleasantly surprised us last Saturday rs
We were en- route to Nashville. Boys
yu must keep up the good name OF
Winchester, go where you may.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Mrs. G \. Scott, Of New Orleans, is
On visit to Winchester, and is the
guest Of her nephew. W }. Slater.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1883-08-15

Hon Jno. K Beasley is still confined
to his bed, and appears to be improving
very slowly indeed.