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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

1t is said that the venerable
Peter Cooper who celebrated his gSd
birthday a short while ago, is the last
link that connects New YorE with
George Washington, for he was a boy
OF nine when the first President died,
and he.saw Washington on his last
visit to New York.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

The New Orleans produce exchange
has entered formal protest against
the ratification of the reciprocity
treaty with Mexico. They fear free
trade with Mexico will cheaper Lou
islaua sugar until its production VIII
become unremuneratiyn.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

New York has wheeled into line in
the matter Of Furnishing wife aud wo-
meu beaters generally, with the lush
The senate OF that state has passed a
bill providing that criminals in the
particular referred to, shall be pun.
ished by not less than ten nor more
than thirty lashes.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24
a Virginia Apple of Drentngc.

Y rom IHt X tTlTVHV X" TVW-T
About three miles from Richmond. on
the "Redd Farm" is an apple tree OF the
Father Abraham" variety, which is -ail
tu be- one hundred and twenty years Old.
An oli gentleman named Burton. who
died at % ears II agr, said lac huI ku,wu
the tree all his lite. | he residence Is said
to have been built ninety years ago, and
Is yet In good condition.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

An ingenious writer in the San
Francisco Argonaut tells how Van
derbilt was mesmerized, kidnapped
and finally compelled to sign power
of attorney giving the holder the
right to demand from the United
States treasury the S7O,OOO,OOO four
per cents standiag in YanderbilPs
name. The whole narrative is a
rather ingenious western offset to the
recent story that Yanderbilrs trip to
California had been abandoned
through fear OF capture by bandits.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

The Moody church in Chicago, built
during the Moody excitement in that
city some yearS ago, has Sunday
school which, perhaps, is the largest
IN the country. Two thousand names
are enrolled on the school register,
aud the average attendance is 500.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24
PRACTICAL CiIIuOPODusI
Twelve Ycnrs Experiences.

| have opened an Office at the Pacific
Shaving Parlor, under the Pacific Hotel.
Corns, bunions, ln-RrowIng toe nails
and all defects Of the feet treated. Per
manrnt cure guaranteed or No pay. Call
ut private residence 10y request Corns
extracted positively without pain, aud
Immediate relief given.
PRoF, l., b. ANsOS, Chiropodist.
l2l9tc.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Al a recent agricultural exhibition
at Ledenberg, Germany, Il thrcshing
machine was shown which WAS driven
by electricity at the rate OF 400 revo-
lutions minute, and which at the
same time illumsted the inclosuro in
which it worked.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Robert p. Porter, OF the bureau Of
statistics and OF tn. tariff commission,
is in England writing letters ON the
condition of the working people in
that country. hi, descriptions are
true free trade has not done much to
help the people of England, and our
workmen do not know how well oil
thpv arn
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Il Is thought at Austin that Mr..
Chenowith's railroad equalization
aud assessment bill will die quiet
death, to be succeeded by the vastly
superior measure proposed by Scua-
tor Terrell.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

The Houston Post continues to in
slst that cousti tutional convention
is the shortest and safest way out of
the complications resulting from de-
fectiye constitution and proposed CON
stitutiOnal amendments.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Mothers, mothers, mothers, you can't
aitord to take any risk. Then get bot
tie Of Compound Syrup Of Tolu,' pre-
pared by Tucker 4 Willis it may save
the lives OF your precious babi from
Group and other similar troubles, dur.
ing this nclement weather.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

And here is another item from the
Cleburne Chronicle, snent the daily
press
The daily papers have all of a sud-
den broke out with cry against rail
road legislation. The loby il getting
in its work where it is supposed 10 do
most good
How is "the loby" getting in Its
work
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

II you 60 to Dublin remember and
stop there. The bill of fare ia first class,
rals excollently well served pip ny hot,
and room, clean and niry, with nice beds.
The City Hotel is one Of the best hotels
ON the line of the Central. 02O6dlm
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

At Galveston, on the 22d instant,
George Washington was fined Sl5 in
the police court. Degenerate times,
these. The hstchet aud cherry tree
story has even lost iis grip.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Johnsons Anodyne Linimcnt is, with
out doubt, the safest, surest and best
remedy that has ever been invented FOR
internal and external use. 1t IL applica-
bile to Il great variety ul complaints and
il equally beneficial for man or beas'.
Find out about 1t und thank rs for the
advice. -022lllw
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Ministers, lawyers, teachers, and 9TH
ers whose occupation gives but little tX-
erclse, should use Carter's Little Liver
Pills for torpid liver and billlousuess.
One is a dose. Sold by Tucker II Willis,
Waco, TeIas.-O22llw
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

David Dayis is quoted as saying he
will retire from the senate before
March ith, in ordor that new presi-
dent pro tcmpore may be elected
without any comnlicating annovance.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Suits for damages to the amount Of
$500 900 have been instituted against
the proprietors Of the Sewhall house
at Milwaukee.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24
k. Monday.

Matchmaker and Jcwelrr. CIhe most
difficult work spllcitel.) Watches, clocks
and jewelry repaired on short notice. and
at reasonable rates, EDgraYng aud al
other work In my line will be- promptly
attended, to, shop in IIorner's drug store
No. - Third streeL-2O1lm
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Senator Tabor, Of Colorado, took
his seat III the senate February lst
and will retire March 4th. He is
known in Washington as the thirty
days and ten millionaire senator.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

One circumstance which draws u
line between Now Jersey and the
United States is the way they hayc in
New Jersey of sending heightened de
iauitcrs to the states prison.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

A complete antidote to all malarial
poison are Cartel's Liver Btters, Vet
free from qulnine and everything n iu.
rious. Try them. Sold by Tucker q
Willis, Waco, Texas. -O2lllw
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Robert +. Crockett, youngest son OF
the old hero who died at the Alamo,
is visiting Austin. He Is siNty'scven
years old.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24
Painting. PHintIug!! Paint.
inr.!!

The best stock Of ready mixed prints,
white leads, and oils-iu fact all paint.
ers materials are to be found at Tucker
A Willis. See our new column ad,-
l7tc.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

That giddy young thing. susan b.
Anthony, sailed for Europe Thurs
day.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

If the legislature adjourns without
improving the road law it will fhil of
its duty to the people.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Our entire stock Of spring goods are
now in transit and will soon be exhibited
to tue public. LEVINE Bios.
UD1Stp
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24
WACO, FEBRUARY "a, 1888.

The new postmaster at Galveston
gives $1,000 bond.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24
Temperance LAW

For few days 1 well sell my wei
known Pure Claret Wine at ; per gal
Ion. Lay IN a supply at once or you may
be left. L. A. GoLDsrElN,
UllitC 81 Austin street.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Laces and Lamherg tor the million at
Levine Bros mammoth one price em-
porlum. 02lStc
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Levine Bros. are noted Tor catering to
the finest tastes in the clothiug and gents
furnishing goods department. O2lStc
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

"A big, luscious broied oyster follows
each drink at Roper's 2l5tl
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-02-24

Levine Brothers are exhibiting the Ia
test designs In Ivlsh point embroidery
02lstc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
County News

Regular correspondence to the Argus.
HuLsDAIE, Dec. 10.-At the special
election on Saturday held for the purpose
of electing a justice of the peace to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Newton Hubbard. now of the Moline
Regiew Dispatch. II. Wreath was elected
by an overwhelming majority,
The Hillsdale Fair Association held a
meeting on Saturday afternoon, at which
they agreed to assess themselves SO per
member to pay off the Indebtedness
against them.
The concert at the Dale was success,
both financially and entertainingly.
The Glee club of Joslin, comprising c
Hubbart, E. J. Murphy, Mr.. Serle, and
Mr. Adams took in the concert at the
Dale. They expect at some early to hold
one at Joslin. This club win no doubt
revolutionize the musical world.
The Eureka Debating society will hold
its next meeting on Thursday evening,
the Goth.
Question for debate" Resolved, that
the present tariff system shOulu DC aOOl-
ished DebatOrs- affirmative, Andrew
Thompson, Walter Wreath. Negative,
James Mcconnell and Henry Shall
Mr.. Ben Woodburn and Joseph Milton
left this morning for Plano, ii.
Eddie Hill spent Saturday in Rapids
City.
Miss Jennie Dillon is visiting friends in
Iowa
Mrs. D. NJ. Martin has been quite i'll,
but is improving slowly.
Mr.. Hiram Game, of California, is Wis
iting his father at the residence of his
brother, John Game.
c. Dillon was in Erie on business Sat
urday.
Your correspondent would like to know
the politics of the Rerieao- Dispatch of
Moline. KEYSTONE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

jump at the conclusion that he had been
in some farmers orchard, and that the
bull dog had grabbed him as he was going
over the fence. But what was the poor
conductor to do? The brakeman was
called, and after few pins had been
pressed into service, the conductor made
his way to the baggage car, where he re-
manned the rest of the trip, only when
compelled to enter the coaches to collect
fare But what was he to do when he
reached Rock Island. His coat, being In
style was not long enough to hide the
rent from public view All! A bright
thought struck him. Arriving at the
next station, which contained telegraph
operator, he sent the following dispatch
to his wife:
Dear --: l have met with an accident
Send my old pants down on the next
train. Affectionately,
And that's the reason the conductor was
not seen by his friends in this city that
day until seven p. m, when the day train
had arrived from Milwaukee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were as
follows; January wheat, 9S; February 9S5
May, $1.054. January corn, Coz; February
sos; May, 62ss January oats, 50; Febru-
airy, 35S; May, 39B. January pork, S14
40; February, S14G0; May, S15.15. Jan,
uary lard, $500; February, S9O2!; May,
$9,373. January ribs, $725; February,
$40. Hogs, $4,000, light, $40 to So 80;
mixed, $40 to $3.50; heavy $3.50 to
1915.
Quotations in Chicago yesterday were
as follows: December wheat, 9S4 Jan
uary, 09s; February. 3d.! May, 81 O6!
December corn 60; January, Coz; Febru-
airy, 60B; May, 60. January, oats 363;
February 363; May, 39s January pork,
$14.55; February, $14.75; May, $15.27.
January lard, $500; February, $9.128;
May, S9.523 January ribs, $7.S7; Feb
ruary, $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Ere at Rnfalo.

There was quite fire at Buffalo, Iowa,
early yesterday morning, which destroyed
the general store of Conrad Appel, and a
vacant house adjoining owned by Carl
Pohlman. Mrs. Manrer's saloon building
was injured by the flames to some extent.
The fire originated in Mr., Appel's cellar
and is supposed to have been started by
a sneak thief who was stealing provisions
therefrom The goods and household
stuff of Mr.. Appel were, nearly all re
moved without damage. His loss is
probably $4,000; insurance $1,000 on the
house and the same on the goods Mr.
Pohlmans loss is about 81 200, insurance
800. The damage to Mrs. Maurer's sa-
loon is placed at $500, covered by $500
insurance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
The supervisors

The board met at nine o'clock this
morning, with all members present except
Supervisor Weatherhead.
. The committee on public expenditures
reported on the cost of the new boiler
house, which was received and adopted.
The clerk submitted his report on the
Whiteside county line settlement. which
was referred to the proper committee.
The special poor farm committee sub
mitted the report of their investigation
Superintendent Campbell moved that the
report be received and placed On file.
After considerable discussion the report
was laid over until tomorrow.
The rules were then suspended and
bills read, which occupied the remainder
of the morning session.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Reportorial Changes.

Mr.. Nelson Hersch, formerly Rock Is
land correspondent of the Davenport
Gazette, and for some time city editor on
the same paper, will leave this week for
pastures new IN the journalistic field. H.
has received offers from the St. Louis
Globe Democrat, and also from the Kansas
City Times for position on their repcr-
total and 1t is probable that he will accept
one of them.
1t is said that Mr.. P. S. McGlynn, OF
Moline will occupy the position left va
cant by Mr.. Hersch.
W. A. Mease, for some time local" on
the Moline Dispatch, has severed his
connection with that paper, and also
newspaper work, and has again taken up
the study of law.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

and at three F, m. attended the monthly
meeting of the W. G. T. U. of this city,
at the First Methodist Episcopal church
There was quite large meeting at the
Baptist church in the evening, which was
addressed by both ladies' They told Of
the good success they were meeting with,
and also related some incidents to cor
roborate their statements. They had at
first devoted their time to general evan
gelical work, but recently interested them
selves especially in doing good among the
railroad men. They were treated kindly
by railway officials, who readily recog-
nized the beneficial results from their
visits, in substantial way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
A Conductor's Predicament

The boys along the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul road are narrating a circum-
stance that occurred to one of the popu-
lar conductors on the night express be-
tween this city and Milwaukee last week.
In one respect it was an accident, but far
more humiliating than serious. and it is
safe to say that the conductor would have
given good deal if it had not occurred
Out of respect for his sensitiveness the
ARGUS does not mention his name, as that
would be too cruel
The conductor in question left Mil
waukee with his train at the usual time
The train men noticed that he looked
remarkably ''slick, and it was soon dis
covered that he was wearing brand new
suit of clothes, which fitted him elegantly,
but as subsequent events will
show they were little too soon
in some parts. At each station he tripped
lightly through the cars, with his nickel
plated lantern on his arm, and his punch
mot the bell punch dangling on his little
finger, and as several lady passengers
remarked, he looked too sweet for any
thingp Everything went swimmingly
with him until he passed Freeport-his
engineer made good time, and everything
bid fair for a safe journey to Rock Island
And the clothes! they were gazed at by
their fond owner through the mirror OF
the Pullman sleeper, at short intervals.
But alas something terrible happened to
that suit of cotton fabric before the break
of day. In making quick jump from 6
depot platform to the car steps as the
train was in motion, the conductor heard
sound that chilled him to the heart, and
! flooded his eyes with tears. TWAS not the
sound of train jumping the track
nor of the engineers signal of danger No
1t was worse than that 1t was the noise
of tearing cloth, and as the conductor
made hurried investigation, he found
oh. horrorsl that his dude like pants haC
''bursted' A rent about foot long was
very discernible, and from its locality a
person unacquainted with the facts would
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
The Brush ComnanY

At the office of the Childrens' Carriage
Works last night, occurred the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Rock
Island County Brush Electric Light com
pany Many of the stockholders were
present, and those absent were represent
ed by proxies. Mr. j. Il. Johnston
was called to the chair, when he submitted
a detailed financial report, showing that
the company was in decidedly healthy
condition in that respect at least He
announced that at the meeting of the
directors on the evening previous, it had
been decided to declare a ten per cent
dividend, which wodld be paid on the first
of January. All the old directors were
elected with the exception of Dr. Gait, who
requested, before his departure, that some
one be substituted in his place Mr.. James
Blaisdell was selected to fill the vacancy.
The directors also selected the old officers
Following are tn names of the directors
and officers
Directors. r. Johnston, F. NJ
Wheaton, Oliver Olsen, G. Speidel, ] F
Robinson, G. E. Hawley, James Blaisdell
President. r. Johnston
Secretary-F NJ. Wheaton
Treasurer. F. Robinson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
The Noble Red Men

O.Sau-Ke Tribe, No. IS, Improved
Order Red Men, will celebrate their Great
Suns feast tonight. Chief of Records
Henry has notified all members to gather
at the wigwam and partake of the great
abundance of corn and yenison that has
been prepared for the occasion. Accord
ing to the calendar of the Red Man this is
the Hunting Moon, and the annual feast
is looked upon as a great event
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Mai. Gan Rnfnrd Post

Last evening occurred the meeting fol
the annual election of officers for the
Maj Gen. John Buford Post, No. 243, G.
A. r. The following officers were chosen;
p c, J NJ Retickcr; Y C, E II Bowman
" c, A II Hampton; Adjutant Harry
Abel; Surgeon, S c Plummer; Chaplain,
Walter Pelham; Q II, Thos J Coyell; 0
of D, J S VanHorn; OPT G, ESpencer.
Mr. NJ. S. O'Neil was appointed delegate
and Capt Hitler alternate, to attend the
department encampment to be held at De
catur on Wednesday, Jan. %.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Tonight,s Entertainment.

The theatre goers of Rock Island will
tonight have an opportunity of witness
ing the beautiful and pathetic play of
'Esmeralda," rendered by the Madison
Square Company, of New York, who rank
among the first in the theatrical profes-
sion In this country. Although 'Esmer
aida" has been several times presented in
this city, it always draws, and tonight we
predict will be no exception to the rule.
Miss Belle Gilbert, young actress of
great celebrity, takes the part of "Esmer
aida, which is a sufficient guarantee that
the character will be well portrayed. Her
lover, Dave Hardy" young North
Carolinian, will be represented by Mr..
Edward Tannehill. Do not fail to attend
Harper's theatre tonight and witness this
interesting drama.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12

are achieving every day since their ad
vent here. It is not to be wondered
however when 1t is known that they can
not be excelled in dental work. Both
members of the firm are graduates of the
best dental schools in the country, and
combined with many years of actual prac
tice, their superiors in all kinds of dental
work are not to be found in the west.
Their work is all guaranteed to give the
best of satisfaction and all who have den
tai work of any kind should give them a
trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
The County Building

GROBA1E-
11-Estate of Isaac Negus. deceased.
Advertisement bill filed and approved.
Guardianship of Maud NJ. and Fanny
L. Montgomery, minors. Hearing on
citation of guardian continued to Thurs
day, Dec. 9th.
TRANSFERS..
11-John Krantz to Walter j. Moshcr,
J acre in nw4 nw4 II, 16, 3w; $3.50.
United States to Samuel S. Foster, fri
sw4 81, 1G, 2w; patent.
Josiah Stephenson to Julia Buckley,
part e94 acres sci and part 24acres swl
sci 6, IS, Be; $3.50.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
11-Frank K. Van FOssen, of Adel,
Iowa, to Miss Laura G. Long, of Moline.
12--John Snively to Rebecca Fowler,
of Illinois City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
The Connection not Made.

Although Superintendent Kerr and his
assistants worked, faithfully last night,
they failed to connect the inlet pipe with
the extension. Their plans were frus-
trated by back water filling the Golfer
dam. Superintendent Kerr viii cut off
the supply again tonight, and feels conf
dent of making the connection. Therefore,
in the morning we can expect to get
water direct from the channel of the 'old
Mississippi, which although not possess.
ing the clcarness of crystal. will be much
purer and much more acceptable for
drinking purposes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
The Police Court.

On complaint of Mr. C. c. Knell, A. r.
Agy, about five o'clock yesterday after
noon, was arrested for abusing his horses
by beating them over the head with club
The fellow was drunk, and be drove the
horses against the bill boards, opposite
Spiedel's drug store. 1t was there that he
inflicted the punishment on the dumb
animals, for which he was arrested.
Squire Chopper fined him so this morn
ing for his brutal conduct.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
A. O, U. W.

Officers to. Eureka Legion, No. 81
Select Knights, A. o. L. w were elected
last evening, as follows:
Select Commander-Charles Oswald
Vice COMMUNICATION Evans.
Lieutenant Commander--W H. Judge
RecOrder-A. P. Graves.
Treasurer. Applequist.
Recording Treasurer j. F. McKibben
Trustee, for three years-P. D. Burke
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Jealous Workers.

Miss Jennie Smith and Miss Adelaide
Sherman, the two ladies especially en-
gagged in rescuing railway men from the
path of dissipation, were in the city yes
erday working in the good cause. They
first held a meeting in the roundhOuse of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific road,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-12
Personal Points.

Miss Lucy Jennings, of Honesdale, Pa.
arrived in the city last evening on visit
to her sister, Mrs. J w. WEIGH
. Mr.. Chas. SIade returned from
Southern Nebraska yesterday, where be
had been at work for E. P Reynolds &
Son, who have completed their contract
in that section,
Mr.. S. Fl Gordon, the popular merchant
of Coal Valley, was caller at the ARGUS
office today. He introduced the cash
system in his store November first.