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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
A YOUNG BRIDES DILEMMA.
She Doesn't Know Whether siis Is Mrs. %
or "aEiss."


I.ocKPoRT, n Y, Jan II "A wedding OF
two very popular young society people OF
this city came to rather sudden and de-
cidedly dramatic terminus on Wednesday
last by the discovery thai the bridegroom
was already a marriei man. At lo
o'clock that morning William G.. Ager,
a prominent citizen and proprietor of
the i.ockport file works. was mar
ried at St Patricil'5 church by the Rev.
Father Cannon, tie bride being Catholic,
and following the ceremony quite large
reception was held at the grooms residence.
An hour after the ceremony the otiieiatlng
clergyman was start.e to receive an anony-
NOUS letter stating that Ager was
already a married man aud had wife and
| child living in another part of the state
| This note was sent to the father OF the bride
| who at once went to the reception and asked
the groom for an explanation. 1t is SAID III
at first denied but ultimately acknowledged
| that he had been married, claiming, how
| ever, that he supposed his first wife wa
dead. Mr. Madden at once took MS daugh
| Ter home, where she now lies prostrated b,
the unwelcome shock The wedding recep
ton was of course at once ended, am
Ager left later in the day, ostensibly 70
New York, it is claimed TO secure evidene
of his wifes death. His friends expect hir
to return. The clergyman who ofiiciate
says that by the laws of her church th
bride is as free as ever, if the charges al
proven true Both young people had bee
highly respected and very popular in the
: social circles The groom has done hou
ishing business here for the past eight yeal
and the bride i, handsome and accon
nlished
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12

NEW York. Jan - -Bralsarets con-
tains carefully prepared analysis OF the
fluctuations in prices of cpmm1dttleS from
1873 to the cIo-e of 1854, a synoPtical re-
view of which gives the following mter9st-
i,,g comparisons: 1t is ma lie plain that con-
sidered generally all leading fool pro3uets
with the exception of meats and dairy pro
ducts have touched a lower level during 1884
than during the depression existing In 1913
AMI 1879, Wheat and wheat flour, owing
to the exceptional decline, have sunk to
levels respectively % and 25 per cent. below
the range six and seven years ago. Indian
corn. owing to different conditions as to sup
ply, has not suffered correspon lingly, its
lowest figure in 1854 being still 10 per cent.
above the lowest figures noted in
| the previous period of depression,
Sugar is found TO he % per cent
below the Rio coffee rs per cent under
the bottom figures previously recorded
| in which one finds part of the out
come of the enormous stimulation of sugar
cultivation abroad ami of the late bull op
erations in the coffee market here and in Bra
zil Japan teas are 10 per cent. lower to
which increased facilities in procuring an,
transporting the same appear largely re
spo,Isible, and rice is off about per cent. a
compared with 1878. the least depressed G
all food staples which are lower now tina
| then
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12

The Liberty bell is to be shipped to
New Orleans on the 23d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
The Case viii Go On.

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan 12.-The news OF
the death of Myra Clark Gaines was re-
ceived here with genuine regret She had
been so long figure of interest here and
had made so earnest and almost successful
fight that sympathy was with her. The final
action on her case was to have been mac
in the supreme court next session, ano
from former decisions by this tribunal
thers was scarcely a doubt but that she
would secure verdict giving her several
millions The case will now be pushsd by
her daughter, Mrs. Christmas, whose hus
hand killed Mrs Gaines only son Ia a quar-
rel here a few years ago. The record IN th'
case, which forms the largest book ever OF
Tered in the supreme court, and which i
more in weight than the strongest man cal
lift, is the object of q good deal OF eurioslt.
hara
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12

CINCINNATI, Jan l. At the Springer in
vestigatioa, Saturday morning, Edgar Nj.
johnson, the first witness, testified to the
scene in the United States courtroom on the
day of election He said: Il was indignant
that the court room should be filled up with
hard-looking negroes, unlike the decent col
ored men we have in the city, and expressed
myself to Judge Sage at the time Mr.
Bush, of Winchester, KY, testified that he
was sent by his home club to watch the
Eighth ward polls, to see that no colored me
from there should be allowed to vote lille
gaIy He saw colored man from NIchol
sonville fire the first shot which caused thu
riot in that ward H. S Farney, an artist
was the next witness, and said he was aroun'
the courtroom doing professional work
His testimony did not differ materially iron
that given by Mr.. Johnson,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
CLEVELAND AT BUFFALO.
He Opens the Charity IsaII-An Honor to
be Earned.


BUFFALO, n. Y Jan. II President-elect
Cleveland passed Friday quietly, after his
usual fashion. The morning was mostly
passed in the old law office. Later in the
dav ne received calls at the Genesee, where
at 10 o'clock III the evening he opened the
grand charity ball The house was re-decor,
ated for the occasion, over $4,000 worth OF
curtains, carpets, et'., beng aided to the
usual rich appointments. Many hundred
persons wera presented t. MIR. Cleveland
Speaking Of iii< visit, he said:
Il prefer to avoid any demonstratian- The
peopie have eecsed me to do certain pubic
work for them, aud ! do aO5 feel mach lifted
no by that act-fat!leryi burienel with a
| sense Of rsspon b:iity {" t&sln VI courso /
| realize the great il ne':' :upl,el IN such a
| designation by fhe paa a,a, o'it that honor l.
| to I've earned -ltah try 70 earn II hy PER
| forming ,ho duties pat up2u me as wei a'
| u ssibte My trip here i.as NJ political sign
| iicanee have H. N invited to attend the
! charity bah, AMI c:,mc here Tor that luf oss
| [ want to see the Fitch benefits proper
and whatever / can do 10 help them
will do.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12

Tive Cinnamon in Mercer county, Gail
fornia, who had agreed to fight duel to
settle some difficulty, worked together all one
forenoon to build a coffin. After completing
their work they met. armed with revolvers,
in a field, and one blew the head Of the other
off, The neighbors who had sea2 5hem MAKE
the coffin then knew what it was for.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
VIII Receive the Ancient HonorabIes.

VIII Receive the Ancient Honorabies.
BosToy, Jan 12-PFesident Arthur ha:
notified the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
company of which he is an honorary mem
ber. that on Feb. 20 he will grve reception
to such members of that corps as may at
tend the dedication of the Washington mon
ument The delegation will number 200.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
Going to nTarry a Tory

NEW York. Jan 12.-The Times under,
stands that marriage is arranged between
Rev. Stephen f. Gladstone rector OF
Hawarden and Miss Annie c. Wilson,
daughter of c. B. Wilson, of Liverpool
Mr. Wilson is. strong Tory.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12

LONDON, Jan. 12.-The government OF
New Zealand has telegraphed the home
government that it is reported in consular
circles there that Germany seriously intends
annexiuq the Samoa, or Navigators islands
at nm carly date, and asking the colonial
secretary for authority to annex the islands
| 10 New Zealand, Earl Derby, the colonial
secretary, has refused TO sanction the an
| pexation Of the islands in question, stating
that there must be some mistake in regard
| to Gerp,anv's intention, as the islands are
unaer the protection of tie United States,
and tha consent of the latter government
| wonld have to be secured to carry such a
| scheme into effect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12

wANTED-A good girl for general honsewerk
nj 1104 First avenue 20
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
uard Cnal Market,

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg, S8.25i
range, nut and No. 4 $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith coal. Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. dtf Ia. IL Il kAAihh'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-12
NOTICE.

FOR RENT-A large brick house corner FIrs
avenue and 18th St address box 1S2 6tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
BARNEY.

Barney will stand for mares as follows: leaving
my farm in Banner Twp Monday morning; from
thence to John Watts in Holland twp leave Watts
Wednesday morning; from thence to Christ. Web
6ers on 8 e. a sec 81, tia, Marion county; leave
We6bers Friday morning and return to my stable
In Banner twp. and remain there until next Mon
day morning.
Barney is a 15-l6th Percheron, and the other
1-l6th is Clydesdae and is bred as follows: color
dark dapple-grey, foaled April, 1880, weight 17OC
lbs, sired by Quimber, No. 400, his dam Queen by
st. Lawrence, No. 435; I'd dam Ida by Napoleon I'd.
No. 355; Sd dam Sweet Ida by Lewis I'd 4th dam
Lady Hattie by Old Lewis Napoleon, No 2S1 9Th
dam Lady Margaret by imported Flanders (Clydes-
dale). Louis I'd was sired by old Louis Napoleon,
dale).
Terms-To insure fOal $50; no season or lear
mares accepted.
Remarks-Barney, when matured will weigh
100 pounds or more, is compactly built, with full
deep chest, broad shoulders, broad fiat legs, very
heavy bone, fine head and ears, and throughout is
OF good style and finish, with remarkable action;
was bred to about 30 mares last season, and prom
ises TO follow close in the line of his noble anees-
tors a breeder.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
Imported Meredith.

VIII leave my farm Wednesday morning and 90
to X. Ruffners 5, n q sec 35, Is, pc, will leave
Mr.. Ruffners Thursday morning and go to Michael
Hotfman's. sw 4 sec IS, IA, r pc: will leave Mr..
Hoffman s Saturday morning and 90 to Christian
Hartmans, a sec EST 49, c: will leave Mr..
Hartman's Monday morning for my farm.
Description and Pedigree-Pedigree recorded in
the PercherOn stud books of France and America ;
color bright bay 1914 hands high; weight, In faii
condition, 100 pounds; foaled 1879 imported 1SS3
got by Picadore 1854 (7S0), he by the government
approved stallion, Picadore; he by Favorey dam
by the government approved stallion FayOri; he by
Superior; he by Favori LIST; he by Went ChasliOn
he by Coco G12); he by Mignon; he by Jean lie
Blanc, he being direct descendant of the famous
Arab stallion GallipOli. The dam of Favori was
Robin, the pure bred mare, sired by one Of the
best PercherOn horses of her day.
Terms-To insure with foal, SIS; no season OF
leap mares accepted.
Meredith is the horse that breed most Of my
own mares to; he has been in the country one veal
and is thoroughly acclimated, and has proven him
self sure fOal getter; he is In good condition fOr
the coming season. and expect his stock to rec
Ommend him, and if it does not, shall ask no
man to use him, / should not sse him myself but
make newer Of wood and drawer Of water out of
him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
FIVE SENTENCES ABOUT THE
WESTERN SCHOOL JOURNAL.

l. 1t is the official organ of the State
Superintendent, containing monthly the
decisions of that officer, of the Attorney
General, and of the Supreme Court.
2. 1t prints and answers the quarterly
examination questions of the State
Board.
3. 1t will print monthly outlines of
study for the Kansas Reading Circle, as
suggested by the Directors.
4. Its systematic collection of Kansas
school news challenges admiration.
5. Anyone of these features is sufic-
lent evidence Il enterprise that COM
mends the Journal as the best for Kan
sas teachers; add to these its regular ar
ray of editorial, contributed, and select
ed materially abreast of the times
it gives the best value for the money in
America.
Only one dollar per volume of ten
consecutive numbers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
A Talk With the Farmers.

1t is hardly necessary for me to say to iDtelas.,,
farmers that at the rate are breeding mares in
this State, we shall soon have to seek a market
| elsewhere fOrOur surplus stock; il we WeYp corr
PEELED TO do it to-day there il not a market n
the United States where the stock Of this Count
would bring eighty dollars head on an averacr 4,
this Is the case, and believe il H. II Il certsi1I
time that we commenced to lay the foundation for
larger and better class Of horses. In order 10 40
this we have got TO breed to large fine we'll ~
stations; cannot obtain good results bv tainS,
the advice OF some horse peddler and breeding 10
three hundred dollar scrub; such stations csnnot
produce nne stock, and oexpect 70 do Violence
70 every principal OF animal propagation We are
not morse peddlers hawking worthless stock ahont
tne country, we are breeders. One Of my Dartno-.
has fifteen mares and the other has about the sa1o
number In the family, and have forty-one myself.
we Iurnlsn farmers the same goods We use o.
selves. There will be no discounts made from 90
advertised prices. We cannot afford TO enter 49,
any competition with scrub stock; our four bo.ao
cost Us more than seven thousand dollar 80
they are among the finest draft stock in fhe aL9
among their several classes. We propose In ~, =,
the top In our business and believe there - 81 -
room there. In a word we propose 70 fnrniSh re
farmers OF Central Kansas with the fnesf Jeo
stations in the world at lower prices than can he
obtained elsewhere. We shall make a nT,hI;oJ1o
Of horses every year, and farmers that bsve SSle
horses to sell can bring them and we will ssss Ivy
customers notes and give them thor faes vaIue To-
tnemi provided tney guaraAtee Ghen 70 ma TtyT
our object to build pRs business Ne can an uaLS
money at gAfIaefs must EXPECT to let as maHs
; ws are n2t dong this thing for fna: ne
stations VII raise ane stock and Get good n,ier
.er tRem and as we grow old we will grow rich ~.
st together. 'iSn and
JOHN NJ. RHODES
WILLIAM ROBSON.
ALFRED PRAY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

The question of grading the country
schools is being agitated in large num-
Der of counties in this State. Seventy
districts in Dickinson County have been
practically graded for the past two years
Regular monthly examinations have been
held, report cards furnished each dis.
trict, and final examinations given. A
printed outline of work for graduation
in the hands of an incompetent teacher
is as worthless as the teacher himself
Competent and systematic teachers are
what is needed and the printed outline Of
graded work will serve only as an auxil.
iary.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

The great and crying needs of the
country schools to-day are better qualif.
ed teachers and more thorough supervls.
ion. There should be superintendent
for every fifty schools, who should ex.
anime and grade every pupil in them,
should supervise aud direct the work of
every teacher, attend to promotions, and
bold the same relation to those schools
that principal holds to the teachers and
pupils Of graded school. The necessi.
~ Of this kind of supervision over
country schools is very urgent.-A. G..
Lane, S'pt. Of Cook Co., Illinois.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Those having no higher claims fol
recognition as teachers than the knowl.
edge of textbooks in the branches re-
quired by law, are not likely to exert q
very great influence for higher educa.
don. They may have the form, it is
true, but are without the spirit and pow
or of the true teacher. You say your
school is small and not very far advanc.
ed, then the greater is your need of a
good teacher.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
An elegant line of Ladies Fine Hand
Bags just received by Northcraft.

A. c. KoontZ has for sale at his Sec
ond-hand store on Third street, between
Broadway and Cedar Streets, one top
buggy, one spring wagon and one lum-
Der wagon, all in good order. Good
bargains for somebody.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

The Wilson district, north of town,
has just completed fine building, which
reflects honor on the school board and
the patrons of the district. In the
Bradfeld district, just south of the
river, a twelve hundred dollar building is
going up. Dickinson is the banner
county on the educational list.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
STOCK FOR SALE.

Ed. Thisler has for sale at his stock
farm east of town a number of Fine
Grade and Thoroughbred Bulls and
good fresh mich cows. Prices may be
learned by calling on or addressing Mr..
Thisler.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
EDITED BY
D. D. HOREADAY, County Supt.

The school board of the Pyke dis
trict, east of town, are preparing to
build a good school house this summer.
This being one of the richest country
districts in the county, they do not pro-
pose to be behind the times in education
nj facilities.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Private families who will take board
ers during the Normal to commence
July 9th, will please notify US by mail
or call at the County Superintendent
Office.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

We have received a number of appli-
cations from teachers from adjoining
counties to attend our Normal Institute.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Copies of school laws for free distri-
button to school officers at the County
Superintendent Office.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
Wanted.

Thirty acres of prairie land broken.
two miles west of Abilene.
Inquire of c. Johntz at Johntz & Rice
Mill Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Prof. o. NJ. Crary will conduct the
Marion County Institute.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

J. D. McLaren, who assisted in our
Institute last year, will teach in the Viii
son Co. Normal this year.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Flowing reduced exact science and its principles en-
bodied in this TheeWheeed Suky Pow Perfect construction
simple operations and the ghtest draft pow the world This is
the universal testimony farmers who have used it. Save your own
strength escape annoyance and worry and avoid ovexng your horses
by securing the best pow madeTHE FLYING DUTCHMAN
MOLINE PLOW CO., MOLINE ILL.
FOR SALE BY
BERRY BROS. MER. co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
JOHN NJ. RHODES,
WILLIAM ROBSON,
ALFRED PRAY.

Farmers having two and three year old mares or
any mare they don't work can put them in nv mas
lures and select their stallion, and they wifi he
pred without any extra charge for pasturing; tbey
can stay here all summer; my pastures are amDlo
10 accommodate one hundred head Of stock
more than have Of my own. Receive no stOcE
for pasture except what breed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Those who desire to borrow money upon real
estate security will do well to call upon or address
me before making loan elsewhere as | am pre-
pared to make that Class of loans at the very low
est rates OF interest and commission and will fur
nish the money upon short notice Office over Ist
National Bank. HILAND SOJJTHWORTH
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

- Having purchased the largest stock
of Clothing ever seen in Abilene at great
discount, now offer the same from 20 to
% per cent. less than ever before.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
L. G. Van Scoyoc,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN

SUCCESSOR TO DR. ". KIRscH)
ONCE and residence, corner of Spruce and
Fourth streets, Abilene, Kansas. Prompt atten-
ton to all calls in town or country, day or night
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
OAKLAND FARM, WAYNE,
nFRDar-o 10 A,,-fT a 1oo-

Alfred fray, Esq, Rhodes. Kan, Dear Sir:-I
hand you herewith bill OF sale Of Banker 1924
that VIII satisfy you in every way. His two years
In stud here have been entirely satisfactory. In
his breeding he traces on both his sire and dam
side, through long line OF most noted sfres: and
as an individual | consider him one amon1 fine
very best Of his size that have imported
Very truly yours, VI. W. DUNHAM
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
FOR SALE.
HORSES, M!!!s, BROOD MARES.

Curtis & Hoisington
Have just received car load which can be seen at
the stable of Charley Baldwin. We have good
stock and charge nothing for showing it, We
guarantee all stock sound and good workers or the
money refunded.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02
BANKER.

Will stand for mares as follows: Commencing
Monday, April 10, will be in Abilene the entire
week. The following week will stand at my farm
in Banner twp, and the following Monday will
return to Abilene, alternating every other week
between my farm and Abilene
Banker is grey Percheron, 1904, Q9O9), foaled
in 1880, imported In 1882: got by VidOcq I'd, 723;
he by VldOcq 732 (4S3); he by Coco IA; he By
Vieux Chaslin 713; he by Coco 712; he by Mignon
as; he by Jean lie Blac 739, direct descendant OF
the famous Arab stallion Gallipoli that stood at
the stud stables OF Pin, near Bellsme Orne, in
1S2O, (See pages IA and SO stud book of France,
Vol. /, page 3D.. Dam by Vidocq 732 (4S3); he hY
ZIP; he by Mignon us, he by Jean 10 Blahc 80,
etc. Banker Is recorded In the Percheron stud
book OF America Vol. III. pageA
Terms.-To insure With foal SIS; no season or
leap mares accepted
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-02

Mares that are insured must Do Ee1SPassf ye1,.
larry to the horses or they viii be charged as seas
on mares. Parties dlsposing Of their mares before
fOaling time must pay she Insurance whether in
foal or not. Persons trying their mares and NOT
returning theu regularly to the horse will he
charged as season mares. Every care will be taken
" prevent accidents, but should any occur they
will be at owners risk
JOHN NJ. RHODES,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-01-17

Gov. Cleveland retires today from
the office of Governor of the State
which he has filed so well. Who
shall say that Republics are migrate
full when the people take the faithful
Governor by the hand and lift him
into the higher and prouder position
of President of the United States?
1t is needless to review Grover
Cleveland's acts as Governor when
they have just received so signally
the approval of the nation. 1t is suf-
ficient to say that the qualities he
displayed as Executive of the State
his steadfast adherence to the pub
lie interests. his contempt of the arts
of the demagogue, his fearless cham
pionship of popular rights, his I'M
yielding ineorruptibility, his plain
truthfulness, and withal his sterling
Democracy-were his passports to
the favor Of the people all over the
Union.
1t is an encouraging fact, especially
for young men, that the seed of hon
esty and sincerity planted in New
York bore its fruit in every State and
won for the good husbandman the
richest harvest that can be reaped by
an American.
The President. elect carries with
him out of the Empire State record
which will remain clean and bright
in the larger sphere of usefulness to
which its future pages will be devoted.
1t is fortunate that in retiring from
the Governors office the President
elect leaves the unfinished year of
his term in the hands of gentleman
who will carry on the good work of
efficient, honest government with a
firm and capable hand. Coy. Hill
will make worthy successor of Gov.
Cleveland. World 9th.