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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-01
THE OLD PEW.

It's the same, cd pew though its cushions re
Have faded with passing time
"a the color from out my cheeks has fed
Since j sat here in my prime.
J fix my eyes on the pulpit tall.
And there thrOng upon my mind
MY girhOod's drcams-alas, of all,
How few are left behind.
Here Elder Jones once sat erect
(At hrst-but nodded 20 )n),
And NJ rs. Barnc - her ne defect,
She slept each afternoon
Sat Just behind. He'd soon commence
nOdding back, but she
Dozed forward, and the consequence
The children laughed to see.
And up there i'm the gallery
The boys were wont to stay.
My heart beats, rs Still furtlvely)
! glance again that way.
sometimes. | know. when one was there.
My heart beat quick and warm;
When he was absent all was bare
tHe titled u neighbor FARM.
i recollect the very dress
j wore in those old days,
And back upon my memory press
Sweet words of love and praise.
Whittier have fed my giTlhood's grace
The love. the JOY / knew
All. time and care all charms efface.
Like thine and mine old pew.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-01
ANOTHER TRAIN ROBBERY.
An Express Train on the Southern Pacific
Railway Wrecked and Robbed by a
Party of Masked Men-The Engineer 7.
G. Webster Killed.
Ell PAso, TEX, Nov. rs.


Party of Masked Men-rhe Engineer 7.
G. Webster Killed.
Ell PAso, TEX, Nov. %.
At 80 p. m. yesterday, as the east-bound
mail train on the Southern Pacific Railway
from San Francisco neared Gage Station,
Southern New Mexico, it was thrown from
the track owing to the rails having been
displaced. At the same moment body of
five men commenced firing into the train
without even demanding of the engineer,
conductor or express agent that they should
hold up their hands. Engineer T. G. Webster
was instantly killed by the shots and A. N.
Swan, the mail agent, barely saved himself
by retreating to the rear of the mail car.
The passengers were all either unarmed or
perfectly demoralized, and made no at
tempt to return the fire. Three shots were
fred through the mail car, which was en-
tered, but the mail was not touched. From
the express car the robbers took $500, and
from the conductor, G. Vail, they took
gold watch and $3.50, and from A. Gaskell,
of the United States Publishing house, in
Chicago, they took fifty-five dollars. All
of the robbers were masked except one, and
after having robbed the train they went Off
toward the road to Old Mexico, the road
leading toward Ascension, in that republic.
Gage Station is desolate, wayside station,
about fourteen miles west of Deming, but
| two and halt miles south of it is situated
the large mining Camp of Victoria. The
distance from Gage TO the Mexican frontier
is forty miles. Although officers started
out from Deming Immediately on receipt of
the news, it is believed that the robbers
have made good their escape into Old
| Mexico
| The railroad officials have telegraphed
| from San Francisco offering $1,000 reward
robbers and $4,000 for the whole party.
| A large posse has taken their trail. Engi-
neer Webster leaves wife and family.
| The reward offered for the arrest of ths
robbers is equally divided between tho
Central Pacific Railroad Company and
! Wells-Fargo Express Company.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-01
Margaret cou,d not tell what impulse

Margaret couid not tell what impulse
prompted her next words:
"Do not use that power against me!
Do not make him dislike mer'
"Why should IP' he asked. as IL sur
prlsed. There are few things | dis
like, or wish to be disliked, except
deceit or falsehood, or-ah! l believe |
see what you mean"
al mean, that however much he may
grow to dislike me, vet l shall never be
in your way-never displace you, for he
is heart and soul yours
Eyes, l know that" said Baldwin,
with peculiar smile.
Here Mrs. Lascelles came into the
room, glass of wine in her hand.
which she begged Margaret to take, but
which the latter declined, alleging that
it would only make her feverish. And,
rising, she wished them goodnight,
and managed to make her escape, GER
tain that some one would remain to
keep watch by Rupert. She received a
grateful pressure of the hand from Mrs.
Lascelles; from Louis Baldwin a sedate,
measured bow.
She went to her room-went to her
bed, but not to sleep. That was for
her veritable NIT blanche. 1t was
already after two o'clock, and no slum-
Der visited her eyelids for many hours.
She lay awake, acting over again in
her mind the scene which had taken
place, but hearing distinctly, beyond all
else, and as if they were being uttered
in her very ear, the few brief and de-
liberate sentences which the young sur
geon, Louis Baldwin, had spoken. The
sun had already begun to make light in
the room, the first birds to utter their
earliest twitters, before she at last
dropped into an uneasy sleep.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-01

"A London literary journal proposes
that when popular phrase has been
used 100, 900 times it should be discard
ed. Let us begin with "as it were. ~
No, come to think of it, let us begin
with "he was conspicuous by his alb
sence. ~. Y. Herald.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-01
A Nevada man who has been min

"A Nevada man who has been min
ing in Mexico for two years has re-
turned home, some hundreds of dollars
poorer than when he left. He says he
would have done well enough down in
that country, but about once month
they were after him for subscriptions.
The men who called for subscriptions
came with shot-guns. Chicago Herald.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
SIGNING A QUITOLAIM.
An Amusing Story in Connection With
Judge Davis Oourtship

| A good story is told about the court
! ship of David Davis. Judge Davis was
| extremely reticent about his new matri
| monial venture, and after it was pos
! ItlyeIy known that he was engaged tC
| Miss Burr, he lodged and evaded every
''feeler' that was thrown ont by his
numerous friends. In fact, the repeat.
ed denials on the bridegroom part and
the air OF mystery thrown about the af-
fair attracted more attention to the ro-
nance than would have followed frank
avowal of che engagement. With all the
good-humored nagging that the Judge
suffered, he has one consoling episode
to remember.
Last winter Miss Burr and Miss Green.
the daughter of Representative-eleet
Green, of North Carolina, at whose res
idence the wedding took place, visited
Washington as the guests of Mrs. Hoge,
the wife of the Representative from
West Virginia. Both these ladies were
anxious to visit the White House and see
the President, but the Judge did not
wish to escort Miss Burr He was per-
fectly willing to show Miss Green the
sights and he addressed note to the
President, saying that he wished to call
with a lady at the Executive Mansion.
The President appointed time and the
visit was paid.
Miss Green is young and very hand
some person, and the President imme-
diately jumped to the conclusion that
she was Judge Davis intended bride
He showed her every attention, escorted
the couple through the house and the
conservatory, plucked bunch of flow
ers for the lady, and talked until the
Judge became impatient to leave. When
the couple returned to the hotel the old
gentleman observed to Miss Burr that
Miss Green had captivated the Presi-
dent. A few days later the Justices of
the Supreme Court dined with the Pres
ident- Judge Davis was a guest. When
the cigars were lighted the President,
with mock formality, rendered his con-
gratulations to the President of the Sen
ate. The Judge protested that there
was no reason why he should be con-
graduated. The President persisted in
his congratulations, and the Justices de-
manded to know the mystery The
President told of the visit of Judge Davis
and Miss Green. The veteran jurist
pooh-poohed the idea of marrying the
lady. and he squirmed under the pleas
ant congratulations that were proffered
on every side.
You may deny as much as you please
Judge, but you don't dare to sign quit
claim in my favor, banterinely remark
ed the President. The Judge drew a
piece of paper and pencil from his poek-
ct, and in careful legal form, drew up
and signed a REIMBURSEMENT of ali his
right, title and interest in Miss Green,
provided the President proposed mar
ri&ee to her within the term of one
year. This he signed and delivered to
the President in the presence of the
court General Arthur has been re-
markably reticent regarding the affair
since the engagement of Judge Davis
TO Miss Burr was announced. -PhGlGdeI-
g7HIG Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
Lincoln a Poem
Honest Old Abe Entertains his Cabinet With
a Little Quotation.

Honest Old Abe Entertains his Cabinet With
a Little Quotation.
Now, gentlemen, you all have more or less
poetry in your souls; listen to this. and Abraham
Lincoln then President from his chair, in his
Office in the White House, and read IN trembling
citation of it, DIR. O. W. Holmes Last Leaf " OF
which the following two verses:
"They say that in his prime.
Ere the pruning knife of time
Cut him down;
Not better man was found
By the crier in his round
Through the town.
Now the messy marbles rest
On the lips that he had pressed
In their bloom
And the names he loved 10 hear
Have been carved for many year
On the tomb.
Mr.. Michael Guilfoyle of Binghamton, y Y. il
not as old as the venerable Boston citizen of whom
more than three score and Ten. FOR the past
eight of those years. he writes: Il have been a
perfect cripple from rheumatism, hobbing about
as best could with my cane. l took PART1ER 5
q ggDsnast- There is no trace Of The d5sedSe t6ft
about me-
stf. X. W. Mosher. Wholesale druggi.I, of Bing-
hampton, writes Messrs- HiscoX Il Co, of = ew
Yofk-Proprietors of the Tonie-certifying TO MIR.
Guilfoyle's declaration.
Having all the proprietors of any preparation of
ginger, PARKER's GINGER TOXIC is a remedy of
Infinitely greater range and power. 1t cures all
diseases arising from an impure state of the blood
or imperfect digestion Dyspepsia (and all its con
sequences,) Malarial Fevers, Sick Headache, Kid
ney troubles. Bronchitis and common conghs and
Colds, vanish atits touch. Prices 80 cents and 81
a bottle. Larger size the cheaper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14

The Post Office Department has finally
decided upon the new cent postage
stamp for first class matter and work o
printing for distribution and sale viii
shortly he begun. A medallion of Wash
ingtOn in panel is the most prominent
feature, and half round the top the words
''U. S. postage" are placed. This is 6
departure from The present system
wherein the initials u. 5. are used. A
the lower portion of the stamp the words
1.-TWO cents" are situated, divided by the
figure ?. The design IS conspicuous for
its plainness, and there is an absence of
any decoration not in Keeping with the
substance The likeness of Washington
has been pronounced perfect by all who
have seen it, 1t is copy of the head OF
the painting in the East Room of tho
Presidents house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
A Four Thousand Acre Fam.

The Belle Mead farm, six miles from
Nashville, owned by w. G. Harding is,
it is claimed, the finest and best kept
farm in the Uaited States. There is
nothing fancy about it. The system of
General Harding is that of all other COM
nonsense farmers, but there is not an
acre of the 1000 that is not thoroughly
utilized. 1t has sixteen miles of stone
fencing, and there is deer park of 424
acres. OF course it is stock farm
The owner does not believe in selling
his grain. What he raises he feeds out
to his well-cared for and high-priced
cattle His horses bring the highest
prices. and his bulls and cows are in de-
mand fer improving neighboring breeds.
Mere gram raising is. in the long run,
wastcful Ii r,bs the soil of its fertility
and Tire to7t if-53lis arc obtained when
ti;a f-1@ia ID, 50" les of manufac-
tor -. 80, annals and dairy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
CASUALTIES.

WAsm1NaTos, April ii "A private
dispatch from Crisfield, Md, states, &
large fire is prevailing there The bnsi,
ness part of the city is burned. Loss not
less than $40 900
PHILADELPHIA, April Il The building
occupied by c. O. Blessing. manufactu-
rers of plumber's supplies, burned. Loss
$2J ,00J.
Preston, Ont, April 14.-The furnish
ing shops in the foundry of p. A.
shantz burned Loss s25 900.
PEMBROKE. Ont. April IA Demars
tannery and several adjoining blocks
burned. Loss. SIS, 600 Insurance, $50
600.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
PENNSYLVANIA.

PITTsBURG, April 14-Notwithstand
ing the failure of the board of arbitrators,
the coal miners will make another at
tempt to have the question of wages
amicuably settled. Secretary Flannery
of the miners association, has addressed a
letter to the secretary of the Residue
board of arbitration, in which he pro
poses that operators go over their books
and # they can show good and sufficient
reasons why they can't pay three and a
half cents per bushel, a convention will
be called and efforts made to have them
accept the reduction.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
Hoy DicE Got His Promotion.

i sergeant Of infantry, whom L shall
call Dick Cover commanded his COM
pany in a great many battles In the
West in the early days of the war. His
corhpany officers had all been killed, but
right royally did Dick handle his men.
His discipline was perfect; his bravery
not only made him a hero among his
men but excited the attention of all the
officers. At the first lull in the CAM
paign, the officers of his regiment, of
his brigade, and of his division united III
recommending him for lieutenancy III
the regular army. The commanding
officer Joined in the recommendation,
Mr. Lincoln ordered the appointment.
Forthwith, Sergeant Dick was ordered
before an examining board here in Wash
ington, for the regular army officers
were tenacious of what they thought
their superiority. Dick presented him
self in solid and faded sergeant's uni
form his face and hands bronzed and
cracked by the winds and suns of hot
campaign.
Tie curled darlings of Washington
society, the perfumed graduates of West
Point who had never seen a squadron
set in the field, conducted the examina-
ticn to ascertain if Dick was fit to be-
come an officer in the regular army.
Trey asked him questions as to enginee-
ring. mathematics, philosophy and ord
nance, of harbor warfare, of field
campaigns, and all such stuff. Not a
sinrfe question could Dick answer.
What is an echelon?n was asked Il
don't know" answered Dick; Il never
saw one. F" What is an abattis?" was
the next question. Dick answered;
You've oot me again. We haven't got
EN- in the West. +" 'sWell, what is a
hollow sauareP" continued his torn.en-
tors. Don't know said Dick, sor-
rowfully; Il never heard of one. !"
..Wen, finally said young snip, in eye
| glasses, what would you do in COM
mand of a companyif if the cavalry should
charge on yon?" They had at last got
down to Dicks comprehension, and he
answered with resoiute face and a
flashing eve. I'D give them hi, that 8
what I'd do. and I'd make a hollow
square in every mother son of them.
A few more technical questions were
asked, but poor Dick was not able to
answer them, and the examination clos
. ed The report was duly sent to the
Secretary of War. who submitted it to
MIR Lincoln, saving that evideHtly DICK
would not do for an officer. Mr. Lin
coin went through the report and found
that Dick had not answered single
question, but he came to where LICK
said what he would do if attacked by
cavalry, and then he did what sensible
Abe Lincoln did in all such matters. he
threw the report on his table and made
little memorandum in pencil ordering
the Secretary of War to appoint Dick
Cover a Lieutenant in the regular army
Dick achieved distinction afterwards,
and-was everywhere known in the army
as a man without fear, who never made
4 mistake.-Lesser to tie Rbs5odelpAsG
Press.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
Sheriff S Sale.

BY virtue of an Execution and Fec Bill No.
56f4 issued out of the clerks Office of the circuit
court of Rock Island county, and state of Illinois.
and 10 me directed, whereby am commanded to
make the amount of certain judgment recently
obtained against George X. Wells and in favor of
Estine Freghan cut of the lands. tenements. goods
and chattes of the said defendant George X.
Wells have levied ON the following property, to-
wit: Lot No nne III. in Block No. thirty. t30). IN
Hampton old town of Milan, ill Rock Island coHn-
ty, Illinois Therefore. according to said COM
n1apd shall expose for sale. at public auction, all
the right title and interest of the the above named
George Wells in and to the above d. scribed
property on Friday the Goth day of April, 15i, at
O'Clock D. M. at the north door of the Court
House in the city of Rock Island in the county OF
Rock Island. and state of Illinois, for cash in hand
to satisfy said Execution and Fee Bill
Dated ut Rock Island. this 30th day of March,
a. D.. 1888 z.
sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois.
maj. .30-0td
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
HIGH WATER.

WATERFOWL, n I April 14-The
Black river is higher than at any time
since the flood of 1869. Ice breaking
carried off the fumes and dam at
Carthage, causing great damage, Two
thirds of the manufactures are stopped
by the great overflow in the lowlands.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass, April 14.--The
Connecticut river is rising here half an
inch an hour. 1t reached ID feet and 8
inches above low water mark this after
noon No damage thus far
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
FOREIGN LANDS.
Reported Arrest of two Thousand
Persons in Moscow.
No Priests shall become Bishop who
take Part i'm Irish Agitation.

LONDON, April 14.-The trial of Chas
Bradlaugh. who, with the proprietor of
! the Free Thinker, was charged with pub
fishing a sketch of dirty and blasphemous
libels, resulted in Bradlaugh's acquittal.
The correspondent of the Manchester
Guardian says the Pope has decided thai
no priest who participated in the agita-
tin ef Ireland shall become a bishop
LONDON, April 14-It is stated that
the formal Identification by Carey during
his examination in the case of JOS Brady,
OF Tyman's photograph, has caused the
government to take active steps to secure
Tyman's arrest. Four detectives arc
said 10 have gone in pursuit,
The E0ening Netos reports that two
thousand persons were arrested in Mos
COW on suspicion of being engaged in
plotting against the life of the Gear,
RANAMA, April 14.-No further fight
ing has occurred among the canal labor
ers, but farther trouble is expected. The
next importation of laborers will be from
the Sandwich Islands. The seven men
imprisoned on suspicion of the $50.O
robbery from the Panama railroad were
set free as there was no evidence against
them.
Earthquakes are of almost daily oc
currence. but no damage thus far
The fire at Iqueque destroyed ten
blocks. The fire did not reach the busi
ness portion of the city stopping at
market place All Offices depots of the
railway, the parish church. Fourth of
July hotel, Cable company's Office, and
private dwellings, Messrs. Layza. Jane
son, Dawson. Carnallo. James. Massardo,
Gallaghe', and number Of others burned
to the ground. 1t is said a vast amount
of property rescued from burning build
ings was stolen. Loss estimated at
$500, 900 Insured Five hundred fami-
lies are rendered homeless.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
SCHILLER TEsTIFIES.

MILWAUKEE. April 14.-Geo- Scheller
accused of setting fire to the Newhall
House, took the stand himself at thls
mornings session and told the story OF
his life. He recited the incidents of his
connection with the Newhan and ac
counted for the stock on hand in the bar
room. His testimony dovetailcd with
that of Bingham, who swore to finding
him in bed on the fatal morning. Two
additional witnesses were called for the
prosecution and five for the defense
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
SHOWING FAST

DEADwooD- Oak. April IA a heavy
snow storm throughout this section, has
been prevailing for the past six hours.
The Black Hills and Pierre railroad from
Lead City to Pierre is blocked, and tele
graph lines from various cities to the
hills are down and all stage lines are
blocked
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
They will not be Bulldozed by
Republicans in the House
Of Representatives.
Participants in the Springfield
Riots Arrested
Heavy Snow Storm Prevailing
in Dakota. Blockading
Railroads.
High water in Massachusetts
Stopping the Manufactures.
An Insane Mans Body Found
two Months after his
Disappearance.
Business Portion of Crisfield
Md, Swept by Fire.
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO. April 14.-Gottleib Schecht.
a wealthy German of this city, who had
displayed signs of insanity, escaped from
u male watcher early one morning two
months ago. and all traces of him were
lost till this morning, when his body was
taken from the Chicago river
The officials of the brick layers union
assert that only forty workmen have thus
far responded from outside the city TO the
call of contractors, and that of these
thirty have Joined the army of strikers.
They further assert that thirty three con
tracing firms have acceded to the de
mands of the union and placed men at
work, and that under the circumstances
the workmen are masters Situation
work on all large buildings. however is
almost completely at a stand still.
HOLDING THEIR GROUND.
SPRINGFIELD April 14.-The dead lock
in the Illinois house of representatives
continued yesterday, the democrats leaving
the hall when the election contest of
Brldwell VS.. McNaily was broached, thus
breaking the quorum. The doorkeeper
was instructed by those remainingto bring
in the absentees, a1d during his absence
certain democratic members attempted to
reenter the hall but finding the door
locked, tore the door from its castings
entered, and took their seats. The house
soon after adjourned. Both parties were
in caucus last evening but no arrange
ment toward a settlement of the difference
were made Ex-Gev. Palmer advised the
democrats to stand by the position taken
Since the riots of Thursday and Thurs
day night, there have been no disturb
ances at the rolling mill, and it is thought
the troubles are at an end. Several
parties supposed to have participated in
the riots were arrested this morning and
warrants are out for others. 1t cannot
vet be ascertained what evidence the
authorities have against the suspected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-04-14
Chicago Market.

OHICABtl, ApIU IA
LIVE STOCK.
HOGS-Receipts 1900; slow; 10c higher; light
oo117 GO; mixed packing 00CQ7 45; heavy pack
ing and shipping : 50a7 s5.
CATTLE -Recefpts1 09J; lower; one car fine
exports 10; exports, 6 4516 80; good TO choice
shipping. 6 00136 50; common to fair, 40G95 50;
butchers, 50lB5 on; stockers and feeders 3 l001
81
GRAIN
WHEAT-Lower: regular 1 COZ April; i o5A
May; 1 o. June; 09I4 July.
CORN-Lowcr; 511a0e52A cash; 46]s April
54Is0t5414 June 57ls1157A July.
oArS-Lower; cash. 10 bid April: 43S GA
May AZ bid June 415s July:
RYE-5615.
RARLEY-75097.
WHISKEY-1 IS.
FLAX EED.1 44.
PORK-Lower; $500 April; S1s 1914 May;
SIS 271a June; SIG 42h July -
LARD-Lower; 81 Is April; S11 271s0$11 30
S11 35 June; S11 371a July.