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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-19
ST. LOUIS.

WHEAT-Lower: No. Q Red Sept. rs
@7511c; October, -77@7ssSc; Nov, 791l@
@79&c. CoRN--Lower; 47@471<c Sept;
46@461lc Oct. OATs-Lower; September,
BARIEY-Steady at 6OQSOc. Provisions
Pork lower; $1675. Dry Salt Meats quiet
at $9.45, 9.55, 900. Bacon steady at
5000. u.123S. Lard-higher; S7.10
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-19
BOSTON.

WooL-Steady and in good demand;
Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces 33@S31Sc
Michigan X in fair demand: 30@3l1Sc; good
average lots Sic; market firm. Combing
and delaine firm; 34(d3s1Sc; choice lots fine
delaine wanted; unwashed in demand and
numerous sales at 19G25c; California pull
ed and carpet woods quiet; sales, Australia,
S416(G3S1dc
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-19
AIIIWAIJKEF.

WHEAT--Lower; Sept. 722Sc; Oct, 74ssc;
Now, 7611c. CoRN-Firm ut 55c for No.
2. OATs-Firm: No. White, &c.
RYE-Srong: 54c for No. /. BARLEY
Lower at coke for No. 2
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-19
BALTIMORE.

WHEAT-Western lower: No. 2 Winter
Red Spot and Sept.. s1sl@s2slc; October
nal. OATc-Western White, S3d35c: Mixed
do. S1@SSc. RYK-Higher at 56@5s.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-19
NEW YORK.

WHEAT-Highe err: No. 9 Oct. $500
s61sc; Now, SS1s@sSc; Dec, 901s@90Ac.
CORN-Quiet; Mixed Western, Spot, 5S
(d62c. .-.'.-'-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-19
CINCINNATI.

FLouR-Fair demand: Family IS. 4o@3.65.
WHEAT v Firm at 7Sc. Commissioning at
SAC. OATs-Weak at CSC. RYE-Steady;
SIC. PRovIsIoNs-POrk steady at $780,
Lard firm at $7.121f 07.25. Bulk Meats S6.25
M975. Bacon S1l .O061125
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
To Rest Eternal.

Mrs. Sarah 3. Peasants, wife of Judge
Peasants, whose serious illness was men
toned in the ARGUS on Saturday, passed
away at 7:30 o'clock on Saturday evening
OF her home No. 1114 Second avenue.
Mrs. Peasants had been an invalid for
some time, though only seriously ill for a
few days before her death. She had been
in the east all summer and fall spending
the time with her daughter, Mrs. Sam A.
Lynde, in Nantucket, and Springfield,
Mass, in the mountains and along the
seashore in the hope that her health would
be benefited. But she experienced only
temporary relief Two weeks ago she re-
turned to this city, and her decline was
rapid. Her physician, DR.. Calf, did
everything within his power for the relief
of the lady, but no power on earth could
save her Her disease was leuco>cythae>
mia, disease of the heart
Mrs. Peasants was born in Williams,
town, Mass. land was married in New orB
to George W. Peasants IN 1850. In 1856;
the couple came to Rock Island, where
they have since continued to reside.
Deceased was lady of lovable dis
position, and made friends easily. Shit
was kind hearted and greatly respected
by her friends and acquaintance. sh'
leaves to mourn her loss a devoted hus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

band, and three children: Adair, Mrs. 5.
A. Lynde and Belle.
The funeral took place today at 2
O'Clock from the Central Presbyterian
church, of which deceased had been i
member for thirty years. The Rev. S. s.
Cryer, the pastor, conducted the services.
There were beautiful floral offerings, and
the remains were followed to their last
resting place by large concoarse of
mourning friends. The pail bearers were;
Dr. Truesdale P. L. Mitchell, Henry Cur
lis, Jr, w II Gest, Milo Lee and r. }.
Robinson.
The Central Presbyterian church choir,
composed of Messrs. Alfred COINS, James
x. Cooke, Mrs Yuill and Miss Jessie
Bogue sang several appropriate selec-
tons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Last night when the shades of darkness
were falling fast number of pedestrians
who were hurrying along Second avenue
near the Masonic temple, were startled by
the loud scrceching of pulley on rope.
On looking up they saw the Blaine and
Logan flag being lowered to the ground.
1t came down in the dust all in heap,
and man with his hat drawn over his
eyes, quickly tore it loose and walked up
a stairway near the L. 5. Clothing Co. S
store, while the fellow on the roof hauled
the rope up again, the pulley screeching
louder than before, while number Of
kids made jocuar remarks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
A BIG WINNER.
"Matt" Fisher. of Chicago, Turns
the Tables on His Republican
Friends.

DAVENPORT, Nov. lith, 1854.
EDITOR ARGUs:-Last week while at
Chicago we Glanced to meet our old
friend. Matt Fisher, who lived many
years in Iowa City and in Davenport, and
our conversation naturally turned to pol
itics. was really glad to hear Matt was
a big winner in the late campaign. For
"a years he has been betting on demos
cratic victory and for "a years he has lost
his money; but this year his money has
all come back with compound interest,
His winnings will amount to something
near $4,000. From last winter when
the democratic national committee met in
Washington to select location for the
convention, until the official vote of New
York was made public, Mr.. Fisher has
been in constant communication with the
leading democratic officials, and was
thereby fully informed as to all
movements and probable results.
His office has been the headquarters of
many prominent politicians during the
exciting campaign, and although all par
ties were cordially received, and the latest
information chcerfnlly given, still Matt
let no Oller to wager on the general re-
suit, New York state, Indiana, Connect
cut or New Jersey, 60 begging, Any
amount from S. to $1,000 was always
taken, and although twcntyfour years a
loser. Matt earnestly claimed the people
demanded change The hard times the
honesty of Mr.. Cleveland, the rapidly in
creasing number of independents, the
dropping out of the republican ranks IN
every section of the country of prominent
men, and the united feeling amongst the
democratic party all combined, with the
information from democratic managers,
gave Mr. Fisher positive assurance that
this was the year to recover all losses.
Mats old friends, not only in Iowa, but
throughout the entire west, will rejoice at
his good fortune. A DEMOCRAT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Hollands Directory.

We are requested by Mr.. John Holland
to say that he will in due time call upon
our business men, personally in the inter
ests of Hollands fifth edition of the Rock
Island & Moline Directory and Business
Review. And we may further say with
propriety Everybody knows Mr.. Holland
and his company's works which have been
published in these cities for the past si9>
teen years
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Noble Lodge, No. /, A. O. I. ", will
celebrate its tenth annivel AIRY at Work
mems Hall on Tuesday evening, Nov. IS.
Readings by Prof. w. W. Carnes, of
Chicago; vocal music by quartet; address
by Alex. Mclean, P M. G. W. Supper in
the dining room; dancing in Armory
Hall. Full tickets, only $1.25 per couple.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Song Service.

There was very interesting song SER
vice in the Central Presbyterian church
last evening, the first since last June.
Many very fine selections were given. A
double quartette composed of Mrs. Lam
bert, Miss Graham, Mrs. Yuill, Miss
Bogue, Mr.. J. K. Cooke, Mr.. Louis
Knocke, Mr.. Alfred Corns, and Mrs. vii
Collins sang some very appropriate music
in very fine manner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg, S7.75;
range, nut and No. $500 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, 1884-11-17
Mulliganville, Baskerville, Little
Rock Point.

AT which places the anchor will be cast
to windward to take on passengers.
NoTICE-Thc land on the upper river
is barren and provisions are very scarce.
We would also state chils and fever
abound, so put fur trimmings on your
linen busters, and fill your cantcens with
malarial medicine
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Stoves. Stoves.

One hundred second hand stoves to be
sold this month in Negus' building, next TO
the Childrens' Carriage works on Front
street. The sale continues every day
until sold. Now is the time to buy cheap
stoves.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Deck hands Alex Steel c.. c. Carter,
p. J. Carey, with Jim Cooke and the glee
club in charge of the gang plank.
This ticket is good for one passage
no return.
All persons desiring to Join the eNcur-
sion should apply for rates and passage
without delay. as the accommodations aIC
becoming limited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Chief Justice Waite has never missed a
session of his court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
Ode to Jim and Jack.

Away up on the Old Salt River,
Far, Far away,
There's where lingo Jim will be
Sailing, day after day.
Oh, Black Jack, how my heart
grows weary,
Waiting for thee, the White
House will miss us sadly,
But the People and we could
not agree.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
REGRETS.

Chairman Huesing on Saturday res
ceived telegram from the Hon. W. H.
Niece, our congressman, in which Mr..
Neecc said: Il am very sorry that ciro
cumstances render it impossible for me
to attend your ratification. Nothing
would have given me more pleasure.
V. NJ. Blanding wrote from Dubuque
Il can not be with you in person, bui
rest assured that l shall be there il
spirit"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17

Boxes and barrels were piled high on
Market square, and burned with Drills
liancy that Illuminated the entire neigh
borhood, and could be seen for miles in
the surrounding country 1t was great
H,.,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
Volume XII. mo. l9.
Plantation Philosophy.

Dar's as much relief as dar is sor-
row in sigh.
De quickest pusson an de strut amt
always de bes' business man. De colt
is livelier den de hoss, but he kain't
pull nigh SO much.
De young man what would war
tight shoe case he thinks it looks bet
ter is payin' 'tention ter his foot ter de
negleck OBJ his head, an in airter life
de foot will track de mos 'tention.
Sorrow is as often de result oh bod
lily punishment as it is ob true repent
ance. De man what is put in Jail doan
grieve so much because he tuck what
didn't long ter him as he does dat
he's in prison.
Loud talk is often mistaken fur argu-
ments an de man what browns de
voices Oh undder men is mighty often
thought ter hab gained de fight. Dis
kills fine talk, fur de mawkln' bird
flies away when de mule brays.
Doan think, young man, dat yer
ken war dirty shirt an i bad Look
ing bat an be 'spected 'mong strangers
like de man what wars fire clothes.
De peafowl tracks more 'tention den
de turkey hen, eoen dough his meat
amt so good.
II amt kindness to tell man les
airter he gets sober what he done
while he was drunk. Fl yer haster
tell him, wait awhile. De dry airter
yer sticks a splinter in yer han de
place hurts when yer touch it. but
week afterwards yer ken press it wild
out feelin' pain.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
Eelerf Reabing.
Opening OF Great Grain Regions,

Russia has resolved to deve,op her
system Of rail communication on
an enormous scale. and for this pur-
pose has uSt contract, d loan of S75,
100000, to be expended during the
next few years. India has already
built lines of railway penetrating the
farthest provinces. Australia has also
made long strides in the same direc
ton. Next in order is the Argentine
Confederation, in South America,
which is building four additional
trunk lines of railroad at cost Of
$2S, 100000, to connect Buenos Ayres,
her principal seaport, with the vast
granarles opening mp in the panpas
of the interior. In every case the
ultimate purpose is to overcome all
impedim,nts in reaching the central
grain markets of Europe. And, in
spite of all this, says the British
7rude Journal, American grain spec
uators continue their efforts to artifi-
cially maintain the price of wheat, as
though there were "a great deficiency
in the supply of the world, and the
nations would eventually have to come
to them begging the privilege of being
allowed to purchase some OF their sur
plus.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
hat a Fly Did.

James Howard, of this city, less
than two Years ago married an excel
lent young lady in Albany county BY
the town of Reynolds. and they lived
happily together until yesterday. At
break fast an inquisitive fly dropped
firm the ceiling and, stretching, crawl.
ed slowly around Mrs. Howard's coffee
cup. undou btedly enjoy ing the delici
Gus aroma and wondering how it could
get drink, when its foot clipped and
it foundered in he liquid. Its strug
giles attracted the attention Of James
who pulled it out and playfully tossed
it across the table. Unfortunately
the fly alighted in wet and bedrag-
gIeI condition on Mrs. Howard's
plate. James gazed steadily at his
wife for Il moment, and seeing blood
in her eye deliberately picked up the
fly, and with hand trembling with
suppressed rage, threw it again upon
her plate Then began a game of
shuttle-cOck between the two, and the
fly flew back and forth until it was
lost. Then the young wife, bursting
into tears. sized her bonnet and left
the house. Word was communicated
to the parents, and last evening the
father of the much abused wife drove
to Schenectady with team and re-
moved her fleets, and now the once
two loving h. arts ''meet as friends no
more" They have separated for good,
and thus two lives have been made
miserable by the single misstep of "a
fly. On such small things do our
destinies depend. Schenectady Union.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
Enforcing the Rule.

Pat was fresh arrival, and had OBJ
tanned ID situation in hotel as sort
of man of-all work.
Nav Pat said the landlord, you
see that sign. Gentlemen must use
the spittoous.' If you know of any
guests violating that rule, | want you
to report the matter to me-
,'OI wull, sor.'
Pat kept sharp eye out, and, after
watching gentleman for half an hour,
he went to him and said:
Dye moined the sign forninst the
wall, sor?'
Yes
'Phy don't ye obsarve it, thin?'
Il am not splitting on the carpet
said the gentlemsn, rather astonished.
'Oi know yer not, an yer not usin'
the spettune, naythur. Spet, ye thafe,
or DILL report yez.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
How Exact Time is Trar smitted.

The determination and transmission
sense, is an important part of the Ma
tional Observatory work. 1t is inter-
esting to observe the routine followed
every day by the time officer. At l
o'clock he enters the chronometers.
Some of these are ready to 60 on sea
voyages, while others must undergo a
long period Of correction. In the room
are also two clocks, mean time and a
transmitting clock. The former is
never corrected, and when the Post
reporter visited the observatory it was
nine and some hundredths seconds
out of the way. Once year it is
taken down and cleaned, but is never
tlnkered with or ".regulated." Every
day its error is closely calculated by
the lieutenant in charge.
At 40 the error of the transmit
ting clock is Obtained. This is done
by recording on a chronograph both
its beats and the beats Of the mean
time clock. If they do not register
81 simultaneously, the difference can be
determined 10 the hundredth part of
"a second. The point Of a lead pencil
held just near enough to the pendu-
lum of the transmitting clock to re-
tard it, if it is fast, or accelerate it if
it is slow, enables the officer to make
the difference between clocks just
equal to tie error Of the mean time
clock, which will be shown on the
telltale chronograph.
At 1l.50 the officer signals to the
watchman on the roof and he hoists
the time ball.
At ll.56 the chronograph is con-
nected with the mean tine clock, and
the clicking-each click represents a
Second-begins.
Half "a minute later the "ffiler turns
Il switch and the transmitting clock
is rea ~ TO be connected with the out
going wires
At II .56.44 the repeater switch, con-
Meeting these wires is closed, and the
beat Of t e next second. the forty-ffth,
goes out. the first signal that the hour
oi noon Is approaching.
At l1.5S.55 an automatic break ar
rangement causes the clock to cease
transmitting the electric current, and
FIR five seconds there are no BEATS
The next click begins the last minute
befor, n on. This click is the signal
for the watchman on the roof to slip
a bolt through ring, thus fastening
the ball.
The seconds before IL final adjust
ment is made. There is moments
silence click "a the srcond
HanI reaches sIxfy. anu the oaii on
the dome has dropped aud the hour Of
noon mas been flashed across the land
n every direction.
II used TO be the custom for the
time officer to listen for the click and
then press ky. This has been
abandoned, ami now the signal flashes
direct from the clock itself. There
are several telegraph instruments con
nected with the clock, communicating
with the several telegraph companies,
the fire alarm bells, and by private
line with clocks in the War, State, and
Navy Department, White House, Ma
tional Museum, Clerks office United
States Senate, Government Printing
otfic", Interior and Port office Depart
ments. city post office, the Pension
office, Treasury Department, Attorney
Generai's office, and the headquarters
or the Surgeon General. The Signal
office also gets the correct time
UQSkinqfOH Post.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
V A r I E T I ES.

Noah was the arkit ct of lis own
fortune.
An eloping coachman's apology-I
was driven to it.
A Cleveland club of $50 members
has been organized on the New York
Coffee Exchange.
The Texas Senator'S, Messrs. Coke
and Maxey, are taking an active part
Iii their State canvass. e .
A Republican State Convention COM
posed Of two delegates is the latest po-
litical demonstration in Missouri, =.
There is boys school out West
with but eight attendants. but mumps
has swelled that number-somewhat.
A careful computation shows that of
35S German papers in this county.
279 are supporting Cleveland and
Hendricks.
Prof. Young's book about the sun.
has been translated into French, Ger
man, Italian and Russian. 1t shines
for all.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
The Amusing Side of Life.

Newspaper men are sensitive. Not
concerning their dress, their piety, or
their ability to pay debt, but of their
circulation. You may say that an
editor, in woeful frailty, leans in fond.
ness on things that are ungodly. You
may say that he dresses like tramp,
and may cast insinuations at that sem
sitive organ, the nose, and, smiling
benignly he will forgive you but let
fall in innuendo besmirching the cir
culation of his journal, and all ties of
friendship which may have hitherto
existed between you are severed with
passionate swoop of the knife which so
we'll knows war in the extereme. There
is Colonel Harquis, for instance. He
rather likes personal abuse, and upon
his private life severe criticism has no
more effect than an autumn drIzzle
falling on the back of hard shell
turtle but you must not hint that his
paper does not carry in its hip pocket
a ward of great influence. Several
days ago the Colonel was taken vio-
lently i'll. He ragged in the delirirm
of hi g h fever, and his wife, becoming
alarmed, sent for two prominent ply
sicians. When the medical gentlemen
arrived the editor was almost wild,
wallowing in a tragic doze One of
the physicians approaching, took hold
Of the Colonel's arm, and turning to
his companion, said: :
Circulation very poor
what! exclaimed the editor,
springlng up; poor circulation! Why
you | work sixty quires. Get
away from here, you scoundrels,' and
with loud imprecations and demon
strations of violence he drove the med
ical men from the room.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
He Sought the Battle.

Among the first Confederate troops
that went from Arkansas was Parson
Geesmore, who enlisted as chaplain.
He was devoted Christian, and his
prayers were regarded by the men as
utterances from higher power. Just
before the battle of Jenkins Ferry the
old man, in sermon, said:
'My dear boys, | have decided to 60
into the next fight with you. l don't
think a man can properly preach about
the evils and sensations of war unless
he has experienced the feeling of CO.
ing into battle. Now, the next fight
ing we engage in shall have me num-
bered among its participants
The old gentleman rode large gray
horse, and when preparations for the
battle of Jenkins Ferry were being
made, he appeared on the snowy
charger. Some of the officers begged
him to keep out Of danger, but With
an expression of heroisnl be replied
.lat te.xc::l2 q :age. L; l be hsttle
The first artillery fire from the ene-
my shot the horse from under the old
gentleman, and by the time he settled
himself on his feet bullet came along
and carrie! off one of his fingers. He
attempted to be calm, but just then
bullet carried away the right thumb,
and, wheeling around, the old man
struck determined trot for the rear.
Hold on, parson! called some one.
Hold on, h-l!' he replied. ASK a
man to hold on when the whole ID
universe is shooting at him! Take
care of your boly, and the Lord will
take care of your soul!'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24

Though numerous causes may ope-
rate to turn the hair gray, all that is
needed to restore the natural color is
Halls Vegetable Sicilan Hair Renew
er. For more than twenty years its
sales have teen enormous, but we have
vet to learn Of its first failure.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
No Sham Here !!
No False Prices !

The very best way to convince you that
we are are selling the Finest Clothing is
pers, ma examination of our Stock We
special invite you to inspect it.
Al the nobby, fashionable patterns
(only shown by us) in Sacks, Doube and
Single breast d, Getaways, Prince Alber,s
&c, &c, for young men, and full stock
Of elegant modest patterns for gen lemeu
Of quiet tastes
Our stock Of .Chiidren's Clothing. NOT
equalled in America
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-24
Group. A Mothers Tribute.


while IN the country last winter my little
boy. three years old. was taken ill with Group;
u seemed as II he would die from strangu-
lauon. One OF the family suggested the
OF AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL, a bottle Of
which was always kept In the house This
was tried Ia small and frequent doses, and
TO our delight IN less than half an hour the
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor said that the CHERRY PECTORAL had
saved my arling's hfe. Can you wonder as
our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
MRS. EMMA GEpyEy"
la9 West l2sth ST., New York, May l6, 1882.
81 have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
IN my family for several years, and do not
hesitate to pronounce It the most effectual
remedy for coughs and colds We have ever
trled: A. j. CRANE"
. suffered for eight years from Bronchitis,
and after trying many remedies with no sue
cess, was cured by the use of AYERS CHER
RY PEcToRAL. JOSEPH WALDEN"
Byhaiia, Miss, April 5. 1852.
81 cannot say enough in praise Of AYERS
CHERRY PEcToRAL, believing as ] do that
but for its use ! should long since have died
from lung troubles. +. BRAGDoN."
Palestine, Texas, April %, 1882.
No case Of an affection Of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the use Of AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAa,
and it will airrays cure when the disease 70
not already beyond the control Of medicine.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J. Ayers Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. .-..;s.x3
r. w. Anderson, w. F. Henr
IF A. A Co. Md of Charles Co NJ