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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-02

The curious fact has been developed
that the charter Of the late rotten Penn
bank, of Pittsburg, which was moved
from Wheatlard, Mercer county, to that
city, was presented along with the borough
OF Wheatland charter, to the speaker OF
the House and Senate for their signstures,
and was signed by them and taken to the
governor and signed by him. 1t never
passed tho Legislature of Pennsylvania,
though it received the signatures of the
proper officers, but was smuggled through
and the price paid for the passage OF
these two charters was nine hundred
dollars. 1t was conceived in fraud ap-
peared amongst the other acts of the
Legislature by fraud was sold twice by
the incorporation contained clauses
clearly unconstitutional and, az an emi.
nent attorney said, "a sawmill as we'll as
bank could be run under it,"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-02

IT is believed that more than 306 were
caught in the recent Grant izzlo in Wall
street. Each should be given brouze
medal in commemoratiou Of Wards ras-
cality and Grants criminal stupidity.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-02

BLAINE's chances for the Republican
nomination, and the size of bis tatooed
decorations grow larger in the same
ratio.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-06-02
Grace Church.

There was Sunday school service in the
moruiug at . o'clock, followed by com
muuiou service and a sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. G. +, Houpt. The pulpit and
altar were prettily decorated with flowers
In the evening there was the usual Whit
| Sunday seTyico.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
A BARREL OF MONEY


Which an Irishman Wants TO Invest in
Dynamite Proceedings.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Doc, l6.-Richard
Rrocken, the president of the Wolf Tone
Club of Irish Natianalists, who recently in
herited a fortune of nearly 81 900, 900 by the
death of his uncle in Brazil, has contributed
800, 900 ito be scientifically used for the
cause of Ireland in the heart of England"
Brocken, who has been a prosperous res
taurant- keeper in the city for about ten
wears, was once arrested as an Irish suspect
and spent more than year in a Dublin
prison. His strongest passion is his hatred
of England, He applied to Attorney Gen
eral Cassidy last Friday for passport and
papers which will protect him from the
clutches of Great Britain during tse
short residence in Brazil necessary
to obtain settlement of the valua-
bic estate which re has inherited.
Commenting on his proposed gift to the
cause of Ireland Broken said: 81 have
promised 100000, and when that is gone
more will follow O'Donovan- Rosa had nc
business to say anything about this matter.
In such cases man should keep his tongue
between his cheeks. Business is business,
and we don't want to blow about what we
can and will do l am obliged to go &c
South America, but do not propose to be
put in an English prison again When my
passports are received | will start, and be-
yond this ! can give you no information.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.

Coal VALLEY, Dee. 10.
Our new operator, Dell Morgan, of
Orion, commenced on the 3rd inst.
The holiday vacation in the public
schools will be two weeks long.
The poor house committee. with Mr.
Schllener, boiler maker, or Moline, pass
ed through here on Saturday on their way
to the county poor farm.
There will be a ball at the Odd Fellows
and Masonic hall on Christmas eve.
T. Thomas, the blind Snowman, has
retired from exhibiting with his magic
lantern. He will not 50 out again for a
few weeks.
William POmpirine has returned from
What Cheer, Iowa, with his family, where
they have been for the last six months.
Albert Kramer, son of the lamented
VIM. A. Cramer, is here. lie has been
sick and is looking quite feeble.
There will be Christmas tree at the
Presbyterian church on Christmas eve.
Prof Wm. B. Martin, of our public
school, will go, during his holiday vaca
ton, to the worlds exposition at New
| Orleans.
Business is stopped at the narrow
gauge mine on account OF the floating
ice. which prevents the boat from cross
ing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

DIR. j. W. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. aisf;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
AN ORDINANCE


helallhS 10 the burial OF lhe DEAD.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the city of
Rock Island:
crrr,o>, p,,r;a, i, tb, ,i+,. ,,r,t,;t7t,.t 7,
I1 ION ,Tt "a "a III ',e oi1s II
h ha,I m %i; f M 49,, " ~ = ,
IN tba cornorot Iir,it ,f iaiI Cit,. AZ +, d,,sit
nnH snch hnd,J or hnos in .,,,, y,nIf D,itlin thc
iimifs of said citv
SFc . Rody of deod naran,, not to hc tal,o,
fro,n i;f,, r,r h,rioI vGithont nnrn,it No dnaE
bndy Of a,v ,,erson shall he TAX n or aIiotvad T.,
he talyen from said civ for infe, ncnt by srv mn
dertaIer or Other nerson uptiI permit for tbe re-
moval and burial of such body shall have becu
granted by the Commissioner of Health
SEC. g. Registry of death to be made and Ger
tifed. II shall he the duty of every Dbysiciau
and medical adviser who attended anv person at
"A last illness being present at or in ormed of the
death of any per on within said city. TO make a
registry of such death, stating p r.icularIy the
cause time and place thereof and certify the same
TO the Commissioner Of Health within twenty
four hours after snch death; and where no phy-
scian or medical adviser was present al any such
dea'h the nearest adult relative, or if none was
present The householder Of the house where such
death occurred or other person having the care
custody or supervision of such person and pres
ent at such dea,h, shall Immediately give infor-
nation thereof TO such physician medical ad-
wiser. And when any such deceased person had
| no physician or medical adviser in attendance At
| The last illness the nearest male relative or if
none was present the householder of the house
where The death occurred or other person having
| the care custody or supervision Of such person
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
The Turner's Far.

The Ttrner Society's fair commences on
December Goth, and will continue on the
21st and 22d at Turner hall. Season
tickets have been placed at 50 cents, and
each holder is entitled to one chance in a
drawing for a purse OF $25. Bleuer's
orchestra will he in attendance, and there
will be a variety of attractions, including
gold watch to be voted to the most
popular engineer. The special perform
snces of the first evening will consist OF
gymnastics by the juvenile class: vaulting
on horse, pyramids and a calisthenic
drill by boys and girls. On the secon(
evening there will be turning on the hori
zontal bar by members of the society, 1
Maypole dance by boys and girls, ant
club swinging by Mr.. j. Ulrich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE most i'm
portant move in labor circle that has taken
place SO far this winter, is the notice, which
was posted in the Edgar Thomson steel works
at Braddock Monday morning, to the effect
that on Tuesday the entire plant would be
closed down indefinitely. This action has
been brought about by the unprecedented
scarcity of orders. The managers say that
they would be unable to continue work
longer, even at heavy reduction i'll all
departments. Over 1000 men are thrown
ont of employment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
EntnIRaiIwax Accident.

PrTTsBURG, Dec. 16.-About O'Clock
Monday morning, heavy freight train on
the Pittsburg & Western railroad ran into q
large landslide near Gibsons Station. The
engine and two cars jumped the track and
ovelturning, fell on topsof the engineer, Dan
iel Costello, and Fireman John Fetnal.
Costello lived about half an hour and FetnaI
is seriously injured internally The con
ductor and brakeman were also badly
bruised. Costello leaves wife and two
children, residing in Allegheny City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
NOTICE.


FOR SALE-Old papers for sale in any quantity
at this office, cheap.
FOR RENT-A large brick house corner First
avenue and 18th st; address box 1872. 6Q
WANTEDA good girl for general Homework,
at 1iQi, First avenue. d6
FOR RENT-A Brick House on the southeast
corner of Nineteenth street aud Third avenue; ap-
ply to Mrs Nogel on the premises. od6t
wANTED--A strong, capable girl for general
homework at the Hosp tai, Seeond ave. between
9th and 10th streets; good wages. dec-lO
FOR SALE-Slxty lots in my addition to Rock
Island One-fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per cent interest u. Davenport.
m13d3m y
FOR sALE-At my Office. on Eleventh street,
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood,
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house. D. G. Dohlman. agent. m13d3m
Come on at once all you good eanyassers and
make money; Just paid one agent Sl5e.25. made in
two weeks, no hambug, for we can prove IL; our
sales are larger this year than ever All goods
sold on monthly payments. +. +. COLLIER,
10Iw Steffen's Block. Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

Oats, per bushel. "A
The farmers demand that the rates on
carrying the grain TO the market shall come
down to ratio corresponding to it present
market price 1t has been argued in Wall
street that these demands are not just; that
the farmers have had several good years,
and they ought TO let the railroads alone now,
and not go to legislating against them As
to the legisIating, that rests
with the railroad people themselves.
If they bring down their rates to the basis of
70-cent wheat and 35-cent corn they may
save part Of their dividends; if they refuse
AM make fight, tine grain-growers may be
expected to do tie :ame and the result will
lie lad ior both There viii be no dividends
at all, and grair-carriers and grum-pro-
duCcIS viii be III a tate Of war, such as they
We're once GefOra.
The argument for the farmers as also pre-
s.lted III Nall .treot, Is that the stockholders
OF company get the whole benefit of pros
porous times, and it is only just that they
ahould take their share of adVer5ty in the
lad times a man in receipt of a fixed in
come. which continues the same through
good times and TAD, is obviously better off
when the prices of all articles he con-
sumas are low than when they are
nigh, Such one is better off now, fol
example, than in 1889 or 1881 Then the
purchasing power Of his income, with prices
OF every thing at Gn iufiuti, ii level, was much
less than it is now, when they have sunk con
sidtrably. Thus one period makes up tol
another and brings linn out even i'll the
long run. This is the po-ltion Of bond
tt,iIap Of n rnnA Wb,sA from hi
bond is the same at all times. He, there
fore, has the right to say that the rates
should not in juotice to him be cut down tc
point where the income from his bono
would be affected. But the case Of
the stoclsholder is quite different. The stock
holder gets all the extra earnings of the pc.
riods of prosperity. While the bondholder
is receiving his regular per cent, more or
less, the stockholder gets his extra dividends,
his script dividends, his rights to subscribe
10 new issues, which may lie quite
valuable, and in other ways the large
| revenues made in flush times come tC
him. In return he takes the risk OF
having his dividends cut down in times OF
| adversely. There is no justice in his saying
| to the farmer, you had years of prosperity
| so you ought to leave us alone now." The
farmer might reply: When there was an
| active market for our wheat at 81 10 OF
| Sl3J at Chicago, and corn at 65 or 70 cents
we were willing TO pay the rates which gave
| you your full dividends and your extra divi
| dends You took your full measure of our
common prosperity. Is it right that YOU
| should refuse to share our adversely now and
| make us go on paying rates which keep your
dividends up to the level Of those paid on the
| good prices!'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

DR. A. T. Hawley, dentist. corner Sew,
teenln street and Sixth avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

FOR RENT-A Brick House on The southeast
corner of Nineteenth street and Third avenue; ap-
Dlv to Mrs NogeI on the premises S-d6t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

WANTED-A good girl for general housework,
at 1t0i, First avenue. d6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.

The cO-partnership heretofore existing between
Benjamin 8. Seville and Richard Battersby, un
der the firm name of B. B. Seville Co is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The business
will be continued by Richard Battersby who is au
thorizcd to collect all debts due the firm of B. Il
Seville y Co and will pay all claims against said
firm.
Dated at Coal Valley, Illinois, this 9th day OF
December. A. D., 1891.
BENJAMIN 3. SEVILLE,
13-d3t RICHARD BATTERSBY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

LANSING, Mich, Dec 1.-THE Michigan
state legislature stands as follows: Senate
Republicans, Is; Fusionists, H. House.
Republicans. 81; Fusionists, 4S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg. SS.25
range, nut and No. $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured thousands
of cases of rheumatism. This is abund-
ant reason for belief that it will cure you
Try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16
SHARE AND SHARE,
The QUESTION OF FREIGHT RATES
FROM THE WEST.
FARMERS Want the Railways to Share tn,
Bad Luck as Wen as the Good
Comparative Prices
of Wheat.

CHICAGO, Dec. lG.-The Tribune's New
lorh special has the following discussion Of
the question of freight rates from the west
and their connection with the prosperity Of
the farmer:
Next to the coal properties the granger
stocks have engaged attention, and the de-
cline in their price has been marked
by the delivery of stock-certifcates
whose dates show they have not
been on the street since 1879. Investors are
evidently recognizing that dividends will
have to lie cut down, OF possibly fearing
hostile legislation by the states. The Il
linois railroad commissioners have called a
meeting to consider the question of ordering
a reduction of the local tariffs to correspond
with the prices of wheat and corn. A com
parison of prices at Chicago Saturday with
The same date last year (and the price OF
wheat had already begun its serious decline)
shows as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-16

This, in addition to the rid G
ulous low prices at which our
goods have been originally
marked, will enable everybody
to secure an Overcoat and save
fully 90 per cent from the prices
thatyou would have to pay else
where.
In addition to this we give a
written guarantee that our pri-
ces are lower than those Of any
other store in the city. We are
determined to make a
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
ReadyTo Move.

In this country it is rare thing
 tha; one is born, lives to old az, and dies in the same house. Com
 paratively few rest during theil decling years beneath the shade of trees which they planted when young. The American is emphat
 ically a migrating animal. In tn
 early days, our fathers were tent- CTS rather than settlers, and the idea that a move is possible and not a remote contingency, has not ceased to exist in most minds. Among the old sayings handed Idown from remote antiquity, is the one that "three moves are as bad as fre," but the average Amer ican does not bolive it, nor has he indeed found it true. It has not been many years since every man felt ready to move father West as soon as he was offereda . price that promised a handsome profit. Even now, those landholders are in the minority who expected to be buried where they are living and expect that their homestead will remain in the family through generations.' The difficulty of selling 1and for cash keeps many settled who do rot so will. But our landless pop ulation, which year by year grows larger, to move is the rule, and not the exception. Tine tenant is rare ly content to remain long at place. Those of the African persuasion, especially, feel impelled to change quarters every few years and do so with or withouta plea. This is one item of freedom which he does not choose to forego. So convinced is he in the outset that he is not go. ing to remain long that he will not plant tree or do ought else that might at some future time inure to his comfort. He not only expects to move but he intends to do so be- fore the twig becomes tree. To plant tree that some successor may eh,joy the frdits thereof is a degree of public spirit to which he can not rise. This failure on the part of the mover to provide for the future in the way of little com forts is one illustration of the truth of the ola saying that three moves are worse than Q f1e.-Suany South
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
LAWYERS AND NOTARTS.

Win practice in tho CpFrts of the Ninth .Iudiciai Circuit, and in the Supreme Court and Federal Court at Little Rock.
 Special attention given to the investigation of land titles and preparing abstracts of title to real estate in Nevada county. Business of any kind entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. t"
 Correspondence solicited.
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
Reputation.


 The farmer who raises the best stock acquires a reputation that enables him to obtain the highest prices for all he may have to spare. The mere name of his stock will command the highest price. And this is also the case with fruit growers, dairy man and all. Rep utation is of far more importance in a financial sense than is general ly accorded, and he who possesses good reputation..in any branch of husbandry can not afford to sacri- flee it. and, therefore, he exerts every effort to. maintain it, and this is the sure road to success. Those who have not already acquired a good reputation.in their line should hasten to do so. Besides the pc. cuniary gain, it affords much pleas ure and satisfaction to be able to show the best.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
The folly of legislature commi

The folly of legislature commit tees attempting the examination of the accounts of State officers has been amply illustrated in Arkan- sas. The ordinary joint commit, tees appointed for such purposes are wholly unqualified for the task. We need for that work men tf the finest business qualifications and it would seem that our gravest inter, ests demand a law creating a spe cial commission composed of such persons. Perhaps it is best to go on in the old way and pay the pen alties. s.-Arkansas Democrat.
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
HEADQUARTERS FOR
 CHRISTMAS GOODS. | J. 4. KERSHAW &CO.,

Have just received the Largest and Best Selected stock of Christ mas Toys ever exhibited in Pres colt. We have also a Well Select ed stock of Fancy and Family Groceries, all of which we pro pose to sell at prices that defy competition.
 Nev. 18th.
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
A Democratic Present.

President-elect Cleveand, if he should continue the practice ol return charges on all'presents sent him, will, unless business is much better with him than with people in general, be compelled to borrow few dollars ere the fourth oi : March dawns upon the land. Sonic of the presents, however, are not likely to be returned, for instance a gift like that just forwarded by old Alfonso Clegrove, a we'll known .Arkansaw man with a deep voice for pork sausage and a keen per- ception of ardent spirits. The fo.- lowing letter from Alfonso, like an English joke, may not explain itself, but it is'to be hoped that the puh- lie will collect enough from it to insure partial understanding of the situatiOn:
 My very dear Mir. Cleveland," writes MT. Clegrove, "I to-day send you a jug of the best and with al the most caperihg whisky you ever saw. It is not of that languid kind that sendsa man into the shad ows of drowsiness, but is of the hip, hlp, hoorah variety that makes a citizen of this great republic feel like seizing ten pound wedding hoe and chopping the sassafras sprouts from the corners of his fence. l see that you have just re- turned dog, sent you by a New York man. Your action will meet with the approval of every high minded man, for, my dear MT Cleveland. what use have you for dog, and especially the New Foundland. A dog of this breed is only fit for water, and why any one should mistake the incoming administration for a water aeair is something which l cannot exactly rub through my flax into the con- vulsions of my active brain. X dig! Well, shade of Jackson, protect us. Now, this whisky which I send, will be of use to you in you cabinet, but if yoa are of the right stamp, it will have all disappeared in natural way before the cabinet appoint
 nents are made. l don't send it as a joke. There is no joke about whisky, let me remark. You ought to appreciate it the more when l tell you that the man who made II is now serving an extended term Ill the government prison at Detroit.
 Ise is 8 fine fellow, governor, a trifle cross-eycd, with a perceptl- ble inclination to stutter, but he can eat more hard boiled eggs than any man you ever saw. lfyou feel in humor, after you are inaugnra- ted, you mout turn him ont. He would appreciate your kindness and would make you more good whisky than you could shake a stick at in a month. If an unheal- thy pressure ofaffairs should cause you to return the whisky, please don't forget to pay charges"
The Nevada picayune., 1884-12-18
The Whole Race in thc Garden of
 Eden.

We are all in the garden just as was Adam, and before us as before him hangs the fruit of good and evil. It is pity to charge upon Eve the follies of our lives. Poor mother of us all, she had sorrow enough of her own; why must we lay upon her name any blame for our misfortune? We are in the same garden where she stood, and have exactly the power she posses ed of making the wiser choice. We are equipped with full power to choose the good or the evil. It is high time for us to conclude that if Adam did badly in the Garden of Eden we are at full liberty to do better in the same place. We all see the situation better than it was seen by the first man. He felt that perhaps the tree bore sweet good fruit; we all know that is the gall of bitterness. 1t is of no mo. ment that our garden of trial is not by the Euphrates. The little spot of ground through which four branches of river ran spreads out and covers all the cont tinents, and Adam aud Eye stand for the hu
 man race. We are all in the in closure, some singing and dying others obeying the Almighty and advancing to eternal life.-Ex.