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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
TELEGRAP!H:I-IC. E
A MAN WHO KNOWS.
The Presidential Matter Settled, in
One Mans Mind.
Blaine and Lincoln, TiIden and Hen
dricks.-.An Opinion of But
ier- .-Gen. Raum Calls
the RelI.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 15.-"rll tell
you what the tickets are going to be, )" said
Mr.. j. Edwin Spear, formerly editor of The
Cincinnati Enquirer, and later of The New
York World, correspondent.
"Got it settled, Mr.. Spear, without the aid
of the conventions, eh2"
"Well can tell you what the conventions
will do, anyway, and what their tickets
will be-"
"Yes?n
"Yes; on the Repub lican side, Blaine and
Lincoln; on the Democratic, Tlden and
Hendricks"
"Tilden and Hendricksl Isn't there some
thing familiar in that last mentioned ticket,
Mr. Spear"
at is a trife familiar to the people OF this
country, and on that account think it will
be popular"
"What do you think of those ticketsP
was asked of Mr.. Leopold Morse, of Boston,
who represents the most cultured portion of
the Democracy of that cultured city.
won't do" he said, with an emphatic
shake of the head. Wont do at
all III tell you what the people
of this country want. They want Bay
ard for the Democratic candidate and Ed
munds for the Republican. l think those
names would be received with mOre satisfac-
ton than any heretofore mentioned. Fact;
the people want men they can get at and
talk to and depend on. They don't want q
corpse for president. Now there goes a
man" he said, as Ben Butler passed; NOV
there's a man who would be willing
to give four years of his valuable
time to the nation in that capacity, and be is
the brainiest of any of em too, | tell you"
would he get there, if nominated, Mr..
MorseN
Benjamin is very smart and has lots of
friends among the people, but am not sure
that he would be elected Bayard is the
man for us to nominate. We would elect
! him y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15

WASHINGTON CITY, April l5.-Secretary
Frelinghuysen has received from Thomas 4.
Osborn, United States minister to Brazil, a
telegram announcing the wreck of the
steamer Reliance, Of the Brazil Mail Steam
ship company, on which he was a passenger,
on his way to- the United States. He tele
graphs from Bahia, and says the passengers
crew and mail are saved
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
The Lonc Gsland Murderer in Court

LONG ISLAND CITY, April l5.-The case
of Charles II. Rugg, charged with the muir
der of Mrs and Miss Mayboe, was brought
before court. Riggs counsel moved to
quash the indictment on the ground that the
grand jury was improperly impaneled and
incompetent The court overruled the
motion to quash, and granted the defense a
continuance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
THE PEETTIEsT LADY IN ROCK ISLAND

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was a superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
Others had no effect whatever So to
prove this 60. Grotjan) will guarn-
Tee it to all. Price 50 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
MONEY! 10 Loan,

Loans negotiated IN sums of 81, 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities,
by VIII G. Whitehead, at Surgeons law
office. 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15

Emory Little Cathartic Pills are suffl-
ciently powerful for the most robust, yet
the safest for children and weak cGnsti
tutions.-15 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
THEY ARE QUICK AND SURE.

Il use Benson's Capcine Porous Plast-
ers constantly in my practice. DIR. JIM.
Wandell. Price 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Mother Swans Worm Syrup.

Infallible, tasteless, harml ess, cathartic
for feverishness, restlcssness, worms, con-
stipation. 25c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-04-15
Investigating the Cincinnati Riot

CINCINNATI, April 15.-Coroner Muscroft
has begun the inquest on the victims of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24
Open Lodge Session.

The Good Templars open lodge
session last Friday evening was largely
attended and a good time enjoyed
The Chinese question was ably debat.
ed and elected considerable merri.
ment and laughter. Many able and
original ideas were brought out by the
debaters in favor and against Chinese
1mmi gration to the United States.
This debate reminded US of the many
pleasant evenings we spent in Writer'S
Hall few years since, in the old de-
batting and literary society. Such
meetings are productive of much
good, both alike to the debater and
listener. The other literary exercises
furnished by members of the order
were heartily received and highly
beneficial. We would volunteer the
following question for their next de-
bate "Resolved, that the State OF
Wisconsin should return to capital
punishment"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24
Union Revival Services.

These meetings are held this week
in the Congregational church, with u
greatly increased attendance and in.
terest. The people seem to appreciate
the earnest and united efforts made by
the pastors to lead them to a full
knowledge of the truth and to q
keener sense of the duty they owe to
their fellow man.
Souls have found Christ at these
services, for it is the work of God and
not of man. Let everybody turn out
and sustain the Christian workers in
their efforts to do good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

In the case OF the State of Wiscon-
sin, on complaint of George HiIes, Mr..
and Mrs Spears and Geo. j.. Haney
were arrested some time in July.
charged with setting fire to the cooper
shop and ware house, belonging to
complainant. The case was called for
trial the past week as previously an
nounced in this paper, and occupied
the attention of the court two days.
It however resulted in the acquittal
OF the defendants the jury remaining
out only few moments. 1t is ru
mored that the property was fired by
one Of complainant hired men. Mr..
Spears who had charge of the property
at the time, swore while on the stand,
that the cooper shop, ware house and
contents were worth about $4,000 and
the amount Of insurance on the same
was nearly $4,000. The verdict Of
acquittal meets the approval of the
public
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24
Leap Year Party a Success.

Some time since the young ladies had
in mind that leap year party would
NEE. with the hearty approval of the
young gentlemen SO in conjunction
with the "Owl Club" issued some $50
Invitations to the young and married
ladies in Centralia and Grand Rapids,
to attend such a party in Writer'S
Hall, Jan. Is, 1884. The best music
obtalnable was engaged. and an excel
lent supper prepared for the occasion.
In accordance with an established
rule, "that whatever women attempt
succeeds" proved true on this occasion,
as some forty couple partook of the
festivities and better time was never
had. The ladies carried out their part
we'll and deserve special praise. The
party in every way was success and
will long be remembered among lovers
of dancing as the party of the season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

Evening Wisconsin The rlucky
Mary Miller, who weeks ago applied
for government license as master Of a
Mississippi River steamb and whose
application was ungallantly denied,
not because she was incompetent but
because she was woman, has con-
tinued to hound the government
officials aud to insist upon her rights,
until Secretary Fol2er has finally or
dered that the lisence asked for be
granted. Altogether the incident has
proved much more credtable to the
woman than to the government
officials.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

1t is exceedingly gratifying to the
pastor, members and friends Of the
Congregational church that Mr.. G. II.
Slocum has taken charge of the
service of praise, in response to the
unanimous call of the society. We
are safe in saying that his un,iring
efforts in the past to furnish the best
of music for the Sabbath services have
always been deeply valued. The
rendering Of the anthems and hymns
on Sunday last would have done credit
to the most highly trained city choir.
c. II. 5 long may you be spared to
carry on this good work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24
entcrprlslng.

The circuit court convened at Dart
ford Tuesday morning and attracted
an unusually large number of people,
owing to the fact that the case of Mrs.
Long. the Princeton murderess, was
first on the docket. Her case was
called soon after the opening OF the
court. A plea of "not guilty" was
entered and the trial was postponed
until the June term. The prisoner
was the center of attraction during
her short stay in the court room. She
conducted herself in a quiet, easy
manner. The crime for which she is
held. on her own confession was COM
mitted at Princeton, Green Lake
County. on the Oath of October last.
She enticed Harvey Whittemore, the
11-vear- old son of Fayette White
more, into her house and willfully
murdered him. She concealed his
body in the cellar for few days and
then conveyed it to the river bank.
where it was found. Mrs. Long was
arrested on suspicion, but previous to
her arraignment made a complete con-
fession. She refused steadfastly to
reveal her motive for committing the
horrible deed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

The friends and patrons of the
Wood County Drug Store, will be
pleased to learn, that Mr.. w. L.
Wood has been taken in as a partner,
the change being made this week.
The firm name hereafter will be F. J.
Wood L Bro Mr.. w. L. Wood has
been practically the manager of the
store tor two years past, and by his
careful attention to business won favor
among the people, until now they en-
JOY large and constantly increasing
trade. Walter is enterprising and a
thorough druggist. is polite with all
customers and cannot fail to succeed
so long as he continues in his straight
forward course. lie is deserving of
this success and the REPORTER takes
pleasure in noting his progress and
promotion. Mr. L. j. Wood is too
well known among our people for his
many sterling qualities to need any
further comments. He will keep an
eye on business in the future as in the
past and their numerous customers
will find the new company ever ready
to serve the public to the best of their
abilities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

LIBRARY MEErING.-Tuesday
evening next there will be a meeting
of the Odd Fellows Library Assooia-
ton. for the purpose of deciding several
important questions. The meeting
will he held IN Odd Fellows Hall at
7 O'Clock sharp Tuesday evening.
Citizens and members will bear this in
mind aud be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

Union meeting Sunday evening was
largely attended and enjoyed by the
people. Rev. Rowland sent in some
wholesome truths for the audience to
digest and Rev. Myres assisted in
making them more impressive upon
the people This city has at least two
earnest and faithful ministers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

The jury in the case of young Mutt.
who avenged his fathers death. has
resulted IN his acqui'tal on grounds of
insanity Though Mutt is in every
sense a murderer he has been acquitted
from the popular opinion that he was
justified by Dukes conduct, he having
rnined young Nuts sister and muir
dered his father in cold blood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

For the purpose of giving our read
ers an idea Of the amount of business
that Mr.. John Arpin is interested in
Wood County and vicinity we give
the following facts: During the past
year his transactions in business foot
up close on to 100000. He pays
taxes this year as follows, in Wood
county alone, besides paying heavy
taxes in juneau, Clark, Lincoln and
Marathon counties: Sigel $1.364 Is,
Marshfeld town $146.06. Milladore
SIG Oh, Dexter S27 so, Grand Rapids
town $751;, Auburndale town $30S :
Is, Richfeld s16O.57, Rudolph $780,
90, Wood SIG 26, Seneca $64 Sc,
Grand Rapids city S171.79, Rock and
Lincoln S263.35. Centralia city So.
Making a total of $2,684 q. His
son Edmond Arpin does the bookkeep-
ing, tax paying, buying, ETC., and is
rapidly developing into shrewd bus
mess man. Mr.. Arpin has reason to
feel proud of his sous, both of whom
are Young men of excellent habits and
entcrprising.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

We have received copy of the Red
Lake Falls { Mimi. Messenger, which
gives an account of the improvements
made in Red Lake Falls for 1883,
amounting to s212.42 Henry Nc
Claiche and Scott Morrill,, formerly of
this city, are located there and doing
a nice business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24
THE BACKBITER AND
SLANDERER.

We have no sympathy with that
vile class of men whose natural puny
minds can never allow an idea to soar
above and beyond the affairs of its
neighbors, and whose chief pleasure
IS In exposing the follies and detecting
;he faults of others. Heaven knows
We have all too many pecaliarities and
idiosyncrasies, which perchance, if ex-
amined into carefully. do not count To
our credit, but rather the reverse.
What right has any man to Judge the
intentions and wei gh the thoughts and
acts of another ? "Am I my brothers.
keeper - may in this instance be ap-
proprlately asked, because it is impos-
slble to tell the motives, without being
acquainted with all the particulars.
that at times drive men to drink and
women to hell The divine command
that stands forth in all its glorious
majesty. Judge not that yc be not
Judged, "--should be the rule and
guide of all mems action. The man
that traduces his neighbours, that
sneers at another's faith (whatever
that creed may be), that ridicules the
actions of the good ; that SCOTS at
honor in man that decries the purity
OF woman, is foul outcaot, Pariah
that should be driven forth like the
lepeT OF old. for his breath is Tested,
his tonch is pollution, his word is a
crying insult against the greatness and
goodness of an Omnipotent, Omnipre-
sent Father Such men are to con-
temptibIe, the backbiters of society,
the slanderers of humanity, the
scoffers at religion.
The true man is morally bound to
hide from view, to cover with the
cloak of charity, the misfortunes, per-
chance the errors of others. Who
can tell but that if placed in similar
circumstances, tempted by similar al
lurements, and surrounded by similar
influences, he or she too might have
hesitated, might have tasted the cup
of pleasure and have fallen God
alone can tell these things, and He
alone has the right to Judge The
man that assumes to himself the at
tributes of the Diety, is either a
shallow Drained egotist or a blasphem-
Gus cur. God alone is able to weigh
the thoughts and Judge the actions
of men.
What miserable, insignificant
creature is he who delights in the
shortcomings of his friend and the
downfall of his neighbour Yet
such is the slanderer and backbiter,
who. preventing the truth, robs his
Appropriateness of their character. The
midni hit robber, who steals your gold
and jewlry, is pure in the eyes of
God in comparison with him who.
under the garb of friendship, drags
into the dust the honor of his friend,
and by foul and lying assertions, robs
his daughter OF her fair name. Such
a man is too degraded, too debased.
He is the miserable wretched spawn
of Satan, that delights in the foul
slime Of low SANDER and base scandal.
A creature of such cast Of charac-
ter, is not man, he is only the scum
of creation, without mind without a
soul How can slch vile reptile
ever contemplate the grand. pure and
holy thoughts that the Creator has
implanted in the breasts of all who
study the works of the Diety ?-Ex.
- c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

The ProhiGi'ionis', Of Milwaukee,
will make the result OF the next gen
erul election in this State quite doubt
full. The paper is vigorous and
working hard for the cause. 1t is
receiving unanimous support from the
people and is located in the most
desirable city of the State to make its
power felt. The prohibition wave is
growing rapidly each day and the
good tidingS will soon be upon us.
Shrewd observers can already discern
the army coming in the distance to re-
euforce the army of the right
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

Chas Platt who recently attempted
the murder of August Papenfuss near
Germantown was apprehended in Chi
cago this week and is now in Jail at
Mansion. These two men left Arpins
logging shanty as chums. Platt struck
the latter upon the head with club
four times in succession and left him
near the road for dead. first robbing
him of $3.50 and his watch. He
has also threatened the life o. Daniel
Arpin for whom he had worked in
camp. Platt is hard case and it is
hoped nc will get what he deserves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

U w. Norton, of Dwight, I'll is
spending few weeks with his brother
h-Iaw, Judge Wood, Of this CITY.
Mr. Norton became ar early resident
OF Wisconsin, opening up a farm ON
Prairie du Lac, Rock County, in the
year 1899 On the 4th day of March
ls41. he moved his family into his
new log cabin on said farm, being on
the same day that William Henry
Harrison took the oath of Office as
President Of the United States. in
Washington. Mr.. Norton was elected
senator from the 18th district, in the
year lS48, and served as senator in
the first Legislature under state
government. Was again reelected
and served as such in four successive
sessions
An incident occurred at an early
period in the history Of GAINESVILLE
when but small village Mr.. Nor
ton had occasion to go to GAINESVILLE
for family supplies, s miles distant
lie was met on the street by prom
inent lawyer, whose first salutation
was, CAN You Pray? lie then
stated that young man had suddenly
died whose funeral was then about to
take place, that there were no min
listers in the place, that he had been
all over the village and could not find
man or woman that could or was
willing to make prayer at the funer-
al that he was New England man
and thought it too heathenish to bury
a person without some religious cere-
mony. After some solicitation. Mr..
Norton accepted the honor, attended
the funeral and done the best he could
After some ten years farming Mr.
Norton sold his tarm and moved to
GAINESVILLE and there engaged in mer-
chandizi' z. for some 8 years. In 1855
he with other citizens organized the
Central Bank of Wisconsin. was
chosen its first President and continu-
ed IN that capacity for five years, -
said bank is now known as the First
National Bank of GAINESVILLE, is we'll
managed by its present ofhcers-J.
D. Rexford, President, and j. B.
Doe. Cashier bank is now equal
in its soandness and proftablencss to
its stock holders to any other bank in
the state.
Mr.. Norton has the appearance of
general good health for man Of IS
years He is at present laid aside
from active business pursuits, owing to
defective sight, but he entertalns a
strong hope that this defect will be
remedied by an operation soon to be
performed by celebrated occuIist IN
Milwaukee if successful he expects
soon TO be again in active business
At an early day in the history of
this county he was interested in con-
siderable real estate in this city and
county and has watched with pleasure
the growth and prosperity of both
Mr.. Norton was patron Of this paper
Tor number of years during its
early existence. He still owns lands
in this city and vicinity. The RE
PORTER acknowledges several welcome
calls during the week.
Chas Platt who recently attempted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

The following persons gave the
young peoples Bible class, in the NJ.
E. Sunday school, quite boom last
Sunday Misses Ella Hathaway,
Rilla Smith. Sarah Harvey, Nellie
Kroner. Maggie Brazeau and Mr..
Auren Kroner. This was a good
move in the right direction. What
commands greater respect for the
young. than to see them in the Sunday
school
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-24

Mr. VIII Sl0cum spent me past
week in this city with his brother
G. II.
The First National Bank continues
doing fine business. read the report
of condition in another column.
T B. Robinson physician and sur
geon. Office over Wood county drug
store. tt.
Tn the case of VIM. Miller against
Timothy Hurry and Hugh Burns. a
Judgment was rendered in favor OF
Plaintiff
G. 4. Witter physician and surgeon.
Office on Main street, residence on
Drake street. If.
The Vandecar trial at Waupaca,
ended this week with disagreement
Of the jury, seven were in favor of
conviction and Ave against.
Warm meals can be had at the Flo
raj Restaurant at all hours for the small
price of Is cents. Board and room
at 81 per day. tt.
The Whorton Webster case was
argued before Judge Newman, by
Moses Hooper for Webster and Geo.
r. Gardner for Whortons and taken
under advisement.
The trial Of the case of Geo Hiles
versus G. A Coon and others, resulted
in a nonsuit and the expense of the
case will fall upon Mr. lilies. Spite
suits are generally Improbable.
Church meetings continue this week
at the Cong. church, and are doing
our people much good. Union services
Sunday evening. Slocum Says the
choir will furnish good singing Sun
day evening.
Dr. Edison Office over Worthingtons
drug store. Centralia, Wis. Particu
lar attention paid to diseases of the
throat aud lungs, Brights disease and
dropsy. If
Imagination often leads people
astray. It is bad TO imagine man
is your enemy. II often turns ont
that the cnly difference between you
and the one whom you thought might
injure you, is manufactured in your
own mind.
Bargains i'm all Winter Goods
ut the City Cash Store. 10 per
cent. off from former prices on
CI0akS, Dol'nans, Hoods, ScarfS,
Nubias, Gioyes, Mitts, FnrS, Caps
ste.
4 grand mas luerade will be given
by the order Of the Red Cross. at
Garrison's hall. in Centralia, on ST.
Valentines day. Thursday. Feb'y IA.
1884. Parties wishing masks and
costumes can procure them of DR..
Peeso, at his Office over Bogoger' s
Restaurant. in Centralia.
Parties desiring rag carpets woven
will find it. TO their Interests and "an
save money by calling on j. j. Gokey
of this city. Best work done for the
least pay. Leave orders by mail in p
o box No. 12S, or call at his resi-.
dence near VIM. Browns, at the
Eddy
The state board of supervisor re-
ports the following population at state
institutions at the commencement o.
TINS year
Northern Insane Hospital. 81;
State Insane Hospital. ................,....50
State frlsOn. 81;
Deaf and Dumb Institution. 20
Industrial School for Boys. 80:
Blind Institute. s.
Tie appointment of NJ. Fl. McCord
to supersede S. IT. Alban as Register
of the land Office at Wausau. is no,
meeting the approval of the Republi
cans throughout the district. Il
has the ap earance of under handed
work and will no doubt cost tie parts
a large number of votes. At Wausau
there is a deep felt feeling that the
change is an outrage. We understand
Mr.. Stephenson worked for the reten
ton of Mr.. Alban, but that Sawyer
and Cameron recommended the change