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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
DASHED TO PIECES.
Three Coal Trains go on the Track
While at Lightning Speed.

WHEELING, w. Va, Jan. ga special
from Keyser, w. Va, says: One of the
most terrible aad fatal railroad accidents
that ever occurred in this part of the
country occurred to-day. Three coal
trains, consisting of three locomotives,
fifty two hoppers. and seventeen gondolas,
all loaded started from Cumberland at Q
o'clock this afternoon. all coupled together.
In gong down q steep grade, about ten
miles from Cumberland, the train started
down at fearful rate. 1t kept the track
till it got on the trestle work, having re-
verse curve. The front engine few the
track, dragging all the men and the sixty
nine cars after it, all rolling and tumbling
down the steep hill between eighty and
one hundred feet on to the tracks of the
Eckhart branch of the Cumberland 81
Pennsylvania railway. The loss of life is
fearful. Seven dead bodies have been
found amid the wreck, and more are miss
ing. Each train consisted of conductor.
and two brakemen, fireman and an
engineer, in all fifteen, not one of whom
can be found alive to tell the tale. Tt is
supposed that the other bodies are either
among the wreck or that they jumped to
save their lives and are lying down the
mountain somewhere dead or badly hurt,
and if exposed on a night like this will
surely freeze to death.
ANOTHER THEORY OF THE SOUTHERN Pa
CIFTC DISASTER.
san FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-As result of
some of the evidence taken at the inquest
on the victims of the Tehachapi disaster
and of inquiries by detectives, the railroad
officials state they are now convinced the
accident was not due to carelessness on
the part of the employees, but was the re-
suit on an attempt to rob the express car
They claim that the hand brakes were
properly set by the brakemen before getting
off the train; that one brakeman escorted
lady to the station and returned towards
the train which was still in position; that
his light went out, and after he had re-en
tered the station and lighted it he found
the train gone. 1t is held that on such
grade the train could not have stood
moment if left unbraked, and that, fur
thermore. the engines and air brakes could
not have been disconnected unless the
train had been held by the hand brakes to
ease the strain. It is known that when
the train drew into the station two men
were seen there who were subsequently,
found dead in the wreck and who are as
yet unidentified. These men, it is thought,
were part of a gang that attempted to rob
the train. Their object IN letting off the
brakes was to get the train away from
help and in a position where the express
car could be robbed. Being inexperienced |
they lost control of the train and the ac-
cidcnt occurred.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

Commenting on the fact that America
received an accession to her population of
nearly three-quarters of a million last year
from Europe, the Liverpool Post says the
advent of such host, many of whom are
skilled workmen and most of whom possess
some means, must give great impetus to
American industry, especially as the addi-
ton is made yearly. Europe enjoys a
corresponding advantage. In the olden
times, when surplus. population could not
be got rid of by peaceful emigration, the
natural expansion of the various European
races resulted in fearful tribal wars: and If
the labor market now could not be re-
ieved by emigration, famiDes, rebelaions
and wars would be inevitable Surplus
population must be disposed of somehow,
and, while prosperity awaits those who go
abroad, emigration is the method which
most commends itself. Europe may regret
the loss of strong manhood and skilled
labor, and it will have to do so until Mr..
Samuel Smiths plan Of sending abroad the
unskilled and poverty stricken is adopted.
There has already been considerable dis
cussion In this country as TO what extent
1t is desirable to encourage foreign immi
grafton. Skilled workmen and well-to-Clo
farmers are no doubt D great acquisition
here, as they are positive loss to Europe.
Even the-unskilled and poverty stricken
can be utilized to advantage if they are
able-bodied, industrious and intelligent,
but it is possible that those spoken of as
''unskilled and poverty stricken" may be
intended to include very large class of
persons no better able to take care of them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

The mining furore and the rage for
seeking fortunes in the shape of buried
treasures bids fair to cross the Rio Grande.
During the past year more than 500 new
mines, mostly silver, were recorded in the
state of Durango, and. of these the greater
portion are worked by or looking to Amer
lean capital. Michoacan, Puebla and
Guerrero also exhibit great activity, and at
Guanajunato the legislature has been pc
titioned to enfranchise tunnel scheme
designed to drain the celebrated mines of
that mountain city from which, early in
the present century, Humboldt declared
two-thirds of all the silver in the world
had been taken. Water prevents work in
the lower levels, and the enterprise is al
most exactly like that involved in the
Sutro tunnel scheme in Nevada. Discov-
cries of ceal are reported so rapidly that
it is now claimed Mexico is as well sup
piled with this important mineral as Penn
sylvsnia. The fact that Mexican coal
mines were never more extensively devel-
oped is due TO the fact that there is little
demand for its use as fuel in the house
hold, and the manufacturing industries
have never been OF sufficient Importance
to stimulate the coal production.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
THE LEGISLATURE.
Patronage to be Taken out Of the Gov.
ernOr's Hands.
THE SENATE.

1 SPRIN0FIELD, Jan. 23.-The senate met
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning Presi-
/ dent Hamilton being absent, President
protein Campbell, occupied the chair.
| Senator Merritt, dem, of Marion sent to
| The clerks desk long letter and petition
| from Shabonier. ILL.,, IN reference to plaques
| in general and hog cholera ard pleuro
pneumonia IN particular Referred to com
Snittee on agriculture.
Senator Merritt, dem, of Marion, intro
| duced a blll amending section 8, of an act
| establishing appellate courts Read first
time and referred to committee on judici-
airy.
Senator CLARK, rep, of Coles-An act
amending an act providing for the safety
of persons employed in coal mines. Read
first time and referred to committee on
mines and mining
Senator Adams, rep, of Cook-A bill
amending the act in reference to the incor-
poration of cities and villages. Read first
time and referred to committee on judiei-
airy.
Senator Secrest rep, of Iroquois-A bill
amending the act in relation to the free
passage of fish. The bill differs from the
present law in that it provides for the
maintalnances of the fish while transit
through waterways. Read first time and
referred to committee on judicial depart
ment.
The senate then adjourned until 10
o'clock to-day.
HOUSE
Speaker Collins called the house to order
at 5 o'clock last evening.
After prayer by the Rev. Father Hale.
the journal Of Friday was read and ap-
proved
A message was received from the senate
stating that that body had concurred in the
resolution of the house in regard to the
stamping out of pleuro pneumonia.
Mr.. Bethea, rep, of Lee, offered an
amendment TO the rules. which was referred
to the committee on rules.
Mr. Irwin, rep, of WiIliamson-A bill
20 indemnify the county of Williamson for
the destruction OF the court house by fire.
May 30, 1876. Appropriation committee
Also, bill to amend the act creating the
state board of railroad and warehause7
commissioners. The bill provides thai. a
commission consisting of three persons
which shall be styled Railroad and Ware
house commission, shall be elected bv the
people at the next general election for gov
ernor of this state, in 1884, and every two
years thereafter who shall aold their Of
nces for the term of two years from the
frst day OF December next succeeding
their election, and until their successors are
elected and qualified No person con
nected with any railroad or warehouse
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
HE WEDDTEG-GowF or A GRANDDAME
OF an.
From the New York Evening Post.


Chatting few evenings since with a
charming old lady of so years and seated
close beside her in chimneycorner whose
capacious fireplace was aglow with hick-
DRY blaze such as few of this generation
have seen fortunate enough to witness
and enjoy, the current of social gossip and
Renaissance flowed into the domain of
fashion. With a miauten SIS of detail
which exhibited remarkable powers of
memory, VIC were favored with a clearly
defined description of the manners. Gus
toms and prevalent modes of dress OF the
days when she was young and to the
manor born" threescore years ago. Ex-
cusing herself a moment, she returned
bearing upon her arm silk dress, once
white. but now limp and yellowed by the
touch of time. The dress deserves de-
scription: 1t was narrowly gored on the
front and side breadths. and quite short
In the front and back there was a large
cluster of deep gathers. The waist line
was relegated almost to the arm pits, and
the very short bodice was cut out square
in the neck. and edged with wide, oldfash-
Toned lace. The waist was faced up the
back with fat silk 'cerd, sire said: MY
father rode q distance of more than thirty
miles on horseback &c buy the silk of
which it was made. It's cost represented
my savings for more than four years in
the butter and cheese naking. cut and
made it with my own hands. MY pattern
was the bridal dress of our pastors wife,
who the year before had come to US a.
young bride from the shores of Massachu
sets Bay Holding up one of the sleeves,
she said: Here is stain upon the silk.
One of my bridesmaids, in readjusting my
modest home made bridal veil, pricked her
finger with an intrusive pin, and from the
tiny wound fell single drop of blood. of
which this blemish is the sign and token
To me it was but triae; to her it was
grievous mishap, which elouded her even
ing's happiness
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

The most gentlemanly bell-boy in De
troit hotel was Willie Harmon. Quick,
bright, faithful and courteous, Willie was
regarded as model Juvenile. 1t conse-
quently caused considerable of sensation
when it was discovered that the smart lad
was in reality a girl The worst para
iyzed individual at this unexpected dis
cev very was the porter who had been the
fictitious boys room mate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
ON THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

The Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich
win send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Vol
taic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial
for thirty days to men young or old) who
are afflicted with nervousd debility lost vi
tally, 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 yr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

Nine G. called at a friends house on
a wet day, and, her feet being damp,
she said to her friend MY dear. will
you let your maid bring me pair of
your slippersP' my love-" replied her
friend-there were several people in the
room-.'do you think my slippers will
fit your ''Oh, | think so, my darling, if
you will tell her to put cork sole inside
of them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

selves here than in Europe. In other
words, the idea would seem to be to un-
load the pauper class. or the class NEST
nearly approaching pauperism, on this side.
of the Atlantic A little of this would go
long way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

Governor elect Click, of Kansas, denies
that the number of persons il the peniten-
tiary has decreased under the prohibitory
liquor law, and makes the counter state
ment that there were eighteen more con-
victs at the end of the first year of prohibi-
ton than at its beginning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

There is an uncertainty concerning the
nature of the disease with which Jersey
man is afflicted. Every night he sheds
scales enough ito fill dust pan, and the
neighbors think that he has leprosy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

The Pendleton civil service reform act,
as passed by the two houses of congress,
should be entitled An act to retain barna-
cles in Office and perpetuate the absorption
of public plumber by the republican party.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

Francis Murphy, the temperance lee
turer, now in England, is about to return
to his home in Pittsburgh to die. An at
tack of consumption has forced him to
abandon his work.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

Blaines earnestness in insisting that he
will not be a candidate for the Presidency
at last leads many people to believe that
he deems his party practically extinct In
this he has the concurrence of the masses
of the people.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24

The boss pension agent has turned up in
Natchez. He secured negro widow pen
sion of 81 900, and handed over $3.50, tax
ing the remaining $3.50 for his fee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
RHEUMATIC RELIEF.

OMAHA, Feb. May "a, 1881.
H. FL. WARNER & Co.: Ssrs-I have
frequently used your Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure for rheumatic attacks and have
always derived benefit therefrom.
e. ID. KrTToN,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
Referred TO

company shall be eligible. Referred 10
committee on elections.
On motion of Mr.. Murray, dem of San
Canon, the house adjourned until this
morning at 10 o'clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-01-24
wednesday January a.. 1853.

The entefprising plumber wears cheer
full smile twenty-five degrees below zero
means business.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
called TO .frc0HHf.

At The last meeting of the county
commissioners the probate judge was
instructed Ia issue warrants forall per-
sans who had brought criminal actions
before the various courts of this
county. which had not been proven,
aud where the costs of the trial had
been entered upon against the com
p'aining witness. With this end in
view the Judge has issued several
warrants against this class of county
debtors, some of whom have paid
and gone on their way rejoicing,
others, however, have not put up the
over due cash, and last night one Of
them, J. w. Turner, was taken in
charge by Deputy Sheriff Irvine, to
satisfy tho sum Of Sl2S.Gj, which had
been Oh the county books for two or
three years, and had been charged TO
him for not sub>tautiating his charges.
Mr.. Turner would not, or could not
give security that that sum would he
placed to the credit of the county in
ten days, and consequently he will
languish in Jail TT the rate of So per
day until it is paid. We learn that
papers have been issued for the person
Of another of our citizens who will i'm
all probability eat his plum pudding
and receive his New Years calls in
Jail also, for Il similar cause but of more
recent occur, nee.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

There Is blood on the moon and
runners of war between some of our
rlnchers aud a large stock outfit. The
particulars are yet sirouded in gloom
but enough of IL has leaked out to en-
tighten III that IL is all about u gentle
man COW of high degree which 1t Is
claimed the aforesaid COW company
has abstracted from the tillers of the
soil
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

The night Waterman at the depot
heard noises in the direction of the
coal bins on Friday which lie thought
needed investigation. 80 with cat
like step he hied himself tIither and
with his eagle eye detected an imp Of
darkness helping hiniself To the
Northern Pacific company's coal.
Satisfying himself that he was not
dreaming he spoke ~ the mokc who
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
N.,f,c..
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

L NiIib STATES LAND offl'E.
Mills CITY, NJ I, Dec. 1. 1888.
Having been ordered by the honor,
able commissioner of the general
land Ollie" To take possession Of all logs
Ties aud other iimbcr now cut and ly-
ing on the han Ss of Tongue river and
it, tributaries ia tine Wolf mountains,
] hereby forbid all persons removing,
appropriating, OF interfering with the
samlr Tor any purpose whatever. under
penalty of law. G.. ii. GOULD.
Il 10 W lOitf Receiver
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

The drill in the artesian well keeps
pounding away. \ visit 10 the wOrKs
to-day found every one busily engaged
at work and the bulletin board noted
depth of l9J feet. An entirely Diff
f.rent formation has been struck from
which was found In the first well and
there H. no telling when water will he
struck
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
NnfLcc-

a general meeting ofthc stock hold
ers OF The First National bank of lilies
City, Mon;ama, will he held 1t the
bank on Tuesday, Janury s. 1884, for
the purpose of circting officers and
directors fer the ensuing year, and for
the transaction OF other business.
X. +. SLOWER, Cashier.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Commodore &. c. IIarcum, who was
seriously wounded Some weeks ago is
again around. He has lost the use of
his right eye, bat still ha, one good
one Leaf To- dn business with.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Special Indian Agent Dyer, who
has charge oi the Cheyenne Indians,
has D,ored hi- oiliec in the building
adjoining ills oiii,c and now has COLI
."ludcd a. remain " ill us all winter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Jacob Ernest. ole al our prosperous
Custer county rlucllmrn, called at
this office yesterday and renewed his
subscription for the weekly JOURNAL,
which he considers rs necessary To Il
ranchnan rs his plows and reagers.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

at once vanished into the shades Of
the night leaving behind him sack,
partly filed, which he can have by
calling at the depot aud proving prop
erty.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Shiloh's NilaIizcr is what you need
for constipation, loss of appetite, diz-
illness and ali symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price - and - cents per bottle. At
Eward. drug store. I
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

j. J. t""mau aud wife left on the
ra,t LouHi tram last nigh, for the
staies, VIII, q" they will spend the h"li-
days with relatives and make an en-
tended visit.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
Grand Millinery Opening, Saturday. Mon-
dag and 1ucsday.

Mis, l.. f.. McClaran having return
ed L. Miles city, has now on hand
the latest styles Of hnnncts and hats,
fancy and dress goods. which she
would un pleased Ia have the ladies OF
this city call and examine. Prices to
suit tie times, and given 10 all. Rooms
over ~ayagcs store. 30.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Barker Muud returned 10 this city
last night from Billings, where he had
been I" Investigate the damage done
To his building 10y the late fire.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Quite II nice Christmas business is
being done by our merchants, and
everybody wears Il smiling counte-
nance.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

"Crow and cream" new and
delightful beverage is now offered IN
the public nj Jimmie Colcman's Cot
tnge saloon rs well ~ the best of all
kinds of liquors and cigars.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

"SobeInrss and watchfuluess, Ad-
vent sermon at the Episcopal chapel
this e%enin- IL O'Clock. Seats free,
all are invited.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

The schools have al! closed and the
children are ROW enjoying themselves
hugely.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Fifteen ease were entered yesterday
At the probate court, only one OF
which was criminal complaint.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Mr.. Cuurrpnav sold twenty lots on
the south side of the railroad track for
the sun. OF = .Om, yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Ladies should see the change in
Nathan's advertisement.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Group. whooping cough aud bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's
cure. At Eawarls' drugs tore. Z
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

The finest line Of holiday goods in
the city will he displayed ut Edwards
drug store to-day.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

The Rev. Geo IL. Thayer, of Bour-
bon. Ind, says: both myself and
wife owe our lives To shi!oh's Con-
sumption Cure" For sale at Edwards
drug store.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
LOCAL ITEMS.


Take -nrially for the YELLOW
srONE h. nNhI..
Gr g. y u. VI. ! A. NJ.
lie s. -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Shilohs cough aud consumption
cure j. sold 10y Us on guarantee. IL
cures consumption. At Edwards drug
tore.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

Don't miss the opening of Christ.
mas goods ut Edwards drug store To-
day.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS.
Annie Howard, %; Maud Beatham,
90; Maggie McCanna, 80; Laura
Brown, IS; Mary Downey, s.; Flora
Brown, IS; Grace Campbell, -; Mel
lie WhitUside, IS; Willie Miner, -;
GHAMMER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT..
Julia Calm, 81; Nettic Bucking-
ham, 81; Rosa Paycttc, so; Nellie
Could, ~; Josie Pr,natt, 10; Eddie
Naples, 10; Laura Fritz, %; Alex
McAuslaud, 81; Billie Gurdan, 66 /;
Adolph Brown, G6; PABLO Haynes, "a I;
Frank McCanma, SO; Abe Calm. 80 ;
Graut Miner, IS: Beecher Beaiham, IS.
FIRST iNrERMEDIATE.
Grade A-Maul Elliott, 50; Herman
Ritter, ~; George Brill, %; Mary
johnson, ST; Matt Riley, -; Emma
Ritter, 81; Mary Kingsley, 20; Clara
FRITZ. IS; Lizzie McCanna, IS; Ollah
johnson, -; Bonnie Slivcrman, ~;
Rebecea Pintus, Is; Louis Payette, C5;
sylvester Prcnati, 81.
Grade B-MaGdie Moer,ler, 50; Gus
sic keenan,. 81: Blanche Freeze, 81;
Artie Willard, 81; Hose Pincus, -;
Nellie Haynes, Il; Joan Kingsley, 20;
Eta Willard, ~; Tiliman Cameron,
%; Jennie Anderson, u; Cora Sipsr,
62; George Busch, 50; Kate Cupples,
IS; Anna Busch, "a; John Fraser, 50;
Ohio Elliott, 80.
SECOND INTERMEDIATE.
Grade A-Corma Ireland, SO: Daisy
Gibbs, 81; Mary Estes, 81; Kite
Brady, 50; Mollie Payettc, So; John
Meorder, 50; Maggie Hurley, Is; Jean
buckingham, IS; Minnie Judkins,
Is; James McCanna. 75; Dell Keenan,,
81; Walter Dunnigan, 81; Millie Hal
rington, 81; Maud Zahl, -.
Grade B-Nellie johnson, SO; Ray
mond Cofiten, 81; Ward Bucking-
ham, 50; Emory Cupples, 81; Dan
Fraser, 50; Charley Haynes, 81; Jen-
ME Clifford 81; Lulu Bowley, 81; John
Schaill, G6; Freddie Fritz, IS.
PRIMARY CLASS.
Willie Judkins, 80; John Estes, 8;
Annie Murphy, Us; Maui Brady 90;
Annie Estes, 81; Jimmy McCanna 9B;
Martha Estes, 80; Robbie Willard, %;
Mary SchaiIl, 0j; Bertha Rhuda, o.;
Alfred Kingsley, 83; johnny samler,
81; Edward Burnett, 81; John Keough,
%; Willie Harris, 81; PAULINE Rum
beck, 81; Isabel Webb, 81; Nellie Zahl,
81; Willie Murphy, ~; Eddie Clifford
~; SEVERN Waiter, ~; May Harris, S.;
Robbie Gibbs, 81; Maninie Withheld,
81; Garland Coonrod 80; Nellie Schaill,
rs: Clare Bowley, 70; Emery ireland,
70; Tommy Esgan "a; Mat Samler; ";
Louie Kimes, 10; Emma Rieff 20;
Harry Keenan,, 80: Tommy Elliott, 40.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23
Florida oranges at Carpenters.
Minnesota butter at Carpenters.
Found.

a cameo scarf pin, which the
owner can have by proving properly
and paving for this advertisement.
Apply TO CHRIS. KAMME, at Professor
Bach !. sslooon, Park street.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-23

There is still "a chance for the ground
to be covered with snow before Christ
mas, AS the clouds almost daily por-
tend such AN event Christmas with
"ut sleighing in this country is almost
~ bad Us Christmas without turkey,
an that brings 10 mind that turkeys
are very scarce IN THIS market now,
aad Ia nave SUE thing of u fowl,
you should engage one in advance.