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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
THE ST. PAUL SYSTEM.
A Few Facts Concerning Assistant
General Superintendent Olin and
His Assistants.

The Freeport Daily Bulletin has the
following to say about some of the Off
Gals on the c., M. 6 st. P. railroad:
A representative of the Bulletin had a
brief conversation with Superintendent
DIN, of the c.. NJ s. St. p. road, at the
Brewster house the other evening, and
found him to be very agreeable gentle
man. His road was doing good bust
ness, but was capable of doing more at
present 1t is very seldom that Mr..
0lin stopped off in Freeport as he has
under his supervision, assisted by Mr.
Bush, more than five hundred miles of
road-hence he is kept or the go much
of the time. He has been so long con
nected with the st. Paul, and managed its
affairs so admirably that he has the ut
most confidence of shippers and the pub
lie in general. Mr.. Olin is, in fact, one
of the pioneer railroad men OF the west,
and has been engaged on what is now the
st. Paul system, some thirtyflve years,
if not more, serving in various capaci-
ties. He helped TO construct the first rails
road in Wisconsin. This was from Nil
waukee to Waukesha, twenty miles.
This was part of what is now the
Prairie DuChien division of the St. Paul
The line was completed to Prairie Du-
CHEN on the Mississippi in the spring of
1857 1t was known then as the Mil
waukee g. Mississippi road, and in 1860
Mr.. DIN was appointed its superinten-
dent. Before that, for seven or eight
years he was for portion of the time
conductor, running first on construction
and then on passenger trans His eff
cheney as railroader was readily demon
strated, and as the great st. Paul system,
which now contains nearly 5000 miles of
road in operation, continued to grow, Mr..
Olin's services were sought after in the
general management, and his promotion
to his present responsible position fol-
lowed as matter of course. He is now
a man of about fifty>five years, his hair
and closely cut beard are almost snowy
white, but with all this appearance of age,
he is yet full of energy and business &C =
tivity, and bids fair to do good service
for the st. Paul for many years to come.
THE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION.
The Racine s. Southwestern division
of the St. Paul system, of which Messrs
DIN and Bush have charge, is much more
extensive than the average reader is aware
| of. For the information of those who
would like TO know we will state that it
extends from headquarters at Racine to
| Lanark junction, one hundred and twen>
ty miles; from Savanna to Rock Island,
fifty>fve miles, from Davenport to jacks
son junction. Iowa, something over two
hundred and twenty miles; the Maquoke-
ia branch from Eldridge to Maquoketa,
Iowa, about forty miles, the Farley
branch, from Cedar Rapids to Farley,
Iowa, about sixty miles; the Clinton
branch, from Clinton to Elk river, about
fourteen miles, the Eagle branch, from
Elkhorn to Eagle, Wis, about eighteen
miles; the Rockford branch, and from
Rockton to Rockford, about sixteen
miles. These several distances make q
total of 543 miles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
SUPERINTENDENT BUSH.

Assistant Superintendent d. L. Bush is
well known in Freeport as most genial
gentleman and splendid railroad man
He is young in years. but old in experts
ence. and is therefore the proper man to
be Mr.. Olin's first lieutenant. He comes
here frequently. Mr.. Bush is very much
thought of by the men under his super
vision.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
RoADMAsTER JOHN TRACY.

Another veteran c.. NJ. & ST. Paul rail
road man with whom the people here
abouts are well acquainted is Roadmaster
John Tracy, of FIeeport. He has been
connected with this road since 1854, and
was appointed to his present position in
1857. The track under his charge is that
portion of the Racine & Southwestern
division between Rockton and Rock Isl
and-the road from Lanark junction to
Savanna is the part of the Council Bluffs
division. Before Mr.. Tracy came west
he vas engaged on the Vermont Central
railroad in Vermont, where he was sec
ton foreman, and at the time of leaving
they were rebuilding the road. He COM
menced as day laborer on the Vermont
Central when boy of sixteen. and he was
for some time after connected with the
Passumpsic road, also in the Green noun
tain state. After coming out here he
helped to complete the st. Paul road
through Prairie du Chen from Stoughton
on the Prairie du Chen division, and in
1870 he had charge of laying the track
from Preston to Sabula, Iowa. Mr.. Tra>
cy is now fifty-four years old and one of
Freeport's respected citizens.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
AT MOLINE.

The lightning struck a frame house
belonging to Willis Sanburn, and located
on Ann street, north of the city limits.
The house was damaged considerable,
but saved from total destruction by fire,
by the rain, The loss is placed at S75.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18

"For seven years, spring and fall h.,
scrofulous sores come out on nv lac, nal
for two years was not free from a. e. anu
all. l suffered very much. Last Nav ha n d
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and before 7 "a Saa u
taken two bottles, the sores healed and 4 "a
humor left me-" c. A. ARNOLD. Arno,d 4, u'e
"There is no blood purifier equal to uoa at'
sarsaparilla." E.s' PHELPS, Rochester NV
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for O. A.,
only by c. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Ma ,aaue
100 Doses One po,,..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
Hoods SarsaparilIa

a bottle Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and soon
began to sleep soundly; could get up with
out that tired and languid feeling, and my
appetite improved" r. A. SANFORD, Kent, O.
81 had been much troubled by general
debility. Last spring Hoods Sarsaparilla
proved just the thing needed. derived an
immense amount of benefit. l never felt
better" Fl. +. MILLET, Boston, Mass.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s.. Made
only by c. /. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
MosenfeIder & Kohn,

The Young and Wide-Awake One Price
Clothiers, 1929 Second Avenue, next
door to Champions Book Store, Rock
Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-18
CHILDRENS' SUITS.
BOYS SUITS.

The Boss Suit, nearly all wool, at $3.50
Splendid Cassime Suits, at 5000, $50
Silk Mixed Cashmere Suits, at 900
Handsome Dress Suits, $3.50, 900
1000 10 1h.0O
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
AT REST.
DR.. CrockweII Succumbs to the
Inevitable.

For long time the friends and. rela-
tives of DR.. CrockweH have been antici-
pating that gentleman's death, and
those of his household who we're IN the
city have anxlously and sorrowfully
watched for weeks at his bedside. Par
alysis of the stomach seized the old gen.
tleman and for many days he has ling
cred and suffered, till at last, literally
starved to death, he breathed his last
yesterday morning at 'S:25 O'Clock.
Nearly all OF his family we're present at
his death, and while they were expect
ing it, their grief was great. He leaves
numerous family to mourn his loss,
and The HERALD extends its sympathy
to the bereaved.
DR.. John D. NJ. Crockwell was born
June Sth. 1920, at Chillicothe, Ross
County, Ohio. He subsequently re-
moved to the west, and was one of the
pioneer settlers of Council Bluffs, Sioux
City and Dubuque, Iowa, in which
State he embraced the gospel in the
spring of 1858, being baptized by Elder
John Gleason. He immigrated to Utah
in 1868, and since that time has resided
principally in this city, where he is well
and favorably known.
The funeral service will be held at the
Ninth Ward Westinghouse at LIP. IN. on
Thursday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
rnrk stock Market.

vopK. February 17.-Wall street.
, S5g opened quiet at about 5y, esiteI-
days s,.i eiS' list is 4 to Il higher, except
tn s5 as Pacific which is q 9%ag21 street
new 12 saa6y since II o'clock, with
SOCKS ,s soT~1 Western Union, North
western 1T S YoaT, February 17.-Govern-
SEg anil MI" strong. Stocks active.
meais y gIe changes only of small frac-
l i.,s y T the opening of the stock market
t iIG9' morning NJ mi the majority Of fl the n.
s s5,e showing gains Of e q A :, but Ut IN N
the early DEALINGS def f1aT 81 ou q az q
PEI b oTrIt the decline was stopped, how
an ro and the whole list became strong.
e Tfa Losing Ia quotations left everything
ne .b Isy active list higher than last even
iuC
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
Chicago cattle Market.

CHICAGO, February II.
Catde-Receipts, $500; brisk, stronger;
steers l,4OO to 1900 pounds, $50 a
6;25i common to choice 100 a $40;
Texans $50 a 400; stockers go a
400; feeders 400 a $50.
Hogs - Receipts, $500; active,
stronger; G 10 higher on good heavy
hogs; rough packing. 40 q $50;
packing and shipping, 40 a 5.25;
sheep-Receipts, 1000; firm; COM
mon to medium $50 a $50; good TO
onolce 5''5 q 4.5O.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
Mining market.

vo.v February 1.-THE sales
NEg , fOEN stocks were Consolidated
Of MIN q Robinson at 80, Climax at
R e Plymouth at x l57l' 1915 1914 ana
IG.r',5aId at so a 70.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18

TOys--New Patent Horizontal Rocking
Horses (an Sizes, Sleds, VelOcipedes,ATOy W
Cradles and Chairs very cheap, Doll Car
riages good variety, Iron and Wood
Wagons and WheelbarrOws Qarge assert
ment), Toy Folding Tables new, round
and square, Baby Jumpers, Door Swings
and Fancy Rugs. Call in and see me at
81 and Al w. First South Street before
yOu purchase elsewhere.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
ROBERTS 4 NELDEN.
wss,s:s's DRUGGISTS .as 9: tai

arrangements following leading
anything needed; %t.# fS'N'
Parke 4 Manufacturing Chemists. -
Colgate Go. Perfumes Vaeline Preparations
Humphreys HomHopatic Medicine
ohersSc etc
Henry Troenner Scales, Balances, Weights
Co, Mons
Artificial rms
J. Crawford Artificial Arnns
Clutches,
George & Instruments = (.
w White Trnsses supporters, Elastic Stockings
I'VE
MAI. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO
No. eco .. Main Street opposite Postomc G
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
"Buchu-Paiba.

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Diseases, Scalding
Irritation, Stone, Gravel, Catarrh of the
bladder. 81. Druggists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
Western Stocks.
San FRANc1sco, February II
AFTERNOON BoAnn-

aate;5ican-25b. soa.
g 95p6hir-90b, 35a.
10y ~ y y 4 C.-05.
NY NY Z. d BIO.
iS SS B EYES E y 95b 10, a5, 95b 10.
~ ~ union-E
l ~ Ats Alta S5b, 80. 30.
99 PE5otosi-80' sos, =
G 3o5 4. & E.-SS5, 900.
~ ~ 9Syerman-9O.
10y iW Navajo.
1y ~ \. +. Isle-l5.
0 iO B5todie-2.
i z9 3Aono-i3O.
~ Con. Pac.-s5, bid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
NEW TODAY.
Il DIN " Cooley

Inspection is invited to the following
list of goods Ebony and Mahogany
ParlOr Cabinets, Easels, Writing Desks, a
Great Variety of Elegant and Easy Chairs, Il
Music Stands, Brackets of Every Kind and
Description, Toilet Stands, Ebony and Wal
nut Tables, all kinds; Fancy Gilt and
Ebony Mirrors, Centre Tables, Chess
Tables very cheap, Fire Screens in Ebony -
and Mahogany.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18

Nv NEW YORK, February II.
sasv, l a q closed II.
S lone paper. 4 q O. Oo1l
5E. s:haPsee exchange u5 demand 8674'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18

Foa lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25c.
For sale al A. C. Smith q Co. IS Drug
Store, (5) !.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18

F. AuERBAoH q Bro, are offering
'real bargains" in Russian Circulars
Newmarkets, Dolmans and Children S
Cloaks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
philadelphia Wool Market.
Boston Wool Market.

Bos7oE, February 17.-Wool-s Steady
unchanged. r.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18

LIQUID SKATING for bIackboords.
SEARS & LIDDLEhs.
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Liverpool Grain.
LIVERPOOL, February IL.

Wheat-Quiet; steady, holders offer
ing freely; red western spring, 6s Sd, Is;
winter red western IS 10d, rs I'd.
Corn-New western mixed As SID.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
AFTERNOON.

wbeat-Firm, 70 February, March /;
S41k a S4sz May.
Cori-steady; IS bid, 3Sh asked
March; AZ asked May.
0ats-eteady; 273s February; 275S
March; 81 bid May.
Rye-63H.
Barley-63 @65.
Pork-Frmer; 1915 February.
Lard-7O2h February,
Bulk Aeats-Fair demand; shout
ders, $50 q 40; short ribs 6.5(
q eco; short clear, $50 q 6.95.
Whisky-l5.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-02-18
nhi.arn Grain Trade.

CHICAGO, February II.
Wbeat-Frm: higher, 7s4 Feb
Tuary, March; s42l a S411 May.
Corn-strong; active, higher: 3S
bid February; 3S17 bid March; AK
asked Nay.
0ats-Higher; 273s February; 275s
March; 3lH Nay.
Mhiskr-lh
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petroleum.
''''' Money Market.

vouk. February l7.-PetTOieum
jv M.
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COMMERCIAL.
v.srERN MARKETS

STOCKS, cram and Cattle
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February l7.-BaI silver,
The Osceola times., 1885-01-17
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

A NUMBER of leading Mormon elders have
gone to Mexico TO treat with the Mexican
government for lands and charter to
make a rendezvous for Mormons liable to
prosecution under the Edmunds law, and
also to form the nucleus of future empire.
A MOVEMENT has been inaugurated in
Cincinnati TO raise funds to pay the sala.
res of Irish members of the British Parlia-
ment
Ir is claimed that John Fitch, of New
Jersey, and not Robert Fulton, invented
and ran the first steamboat.
THERE is great suffering and loss of stock
on the north and south sides OF Red river,
caused by floods from the recent rains. The
Calcasieu was three feet higher than ever
known, and Little river three feet higher
than in 1884. At least 5000 head of stock
are lost.
The south side Of the Public Square Of
Hamburg, Ark, burned ON the sth. Total
loss, $4,000; literally insured. The princi-
pal losers are: McCombs, general store,
$1,000; Shell, general merchant, 5000; Files
/ & Neerman, general store, sl0,0ooi j. II.
Pryor, drugs, $500.
LEWIS CARL, living near Seidersville,
Pa, stabbed and killed his son on the 10th.
The son was tw enty-one years old. He in
terfered in quarrel between his father and
mother, when his father stabbed him with
pocket knife. The murderer fed.
A STATEMENT prepared by the United
States Treasurer shows that there are now
outstanding ~, 0,523, ,iH in 81 notes, and S26,.
s4O,2l7 in - notes.
| BY the explosion OF her boiler, the steam
tug Mike Doughcrty was completely de-
molished near Elizabeth, Pa, on the 18th.
Two of the crew were killed and others
badly hurt.
A MASS MEETING of Socialists was held in
Chicago ON the 18th. A. X. Parson, August
Spic, and others less known in Socialistic
circles, made speeches setting forth the
theories of that class and urging the use Of
force to bring the desired results about
JoHy SrApLrroS was taken from Jail at
Salyersville, KY, ON the 10th and hanged
~ a tree
, SCHUYLER CoLrAN, ex-Vice-Presiient,
dropped dead at Mankata, Mimi, ON the
| 18th.
LATER reports received from Albertsville,
Ala, say the damage by the cyclone of the
| 18th is incalculable Every house in the
path Of the wind was blown 70 atoms, and
many were injured. Three houses In Al
bertsville were blown down, and every
person in them was more or less injured,
| several fatally.
THERE is considerable uneasness in Il e
neigEborhocd of Helena, Ark, for tie
safety of the leyees,
The Osceola times., 1885-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS,

THE lease OF the Eistern Railroad by the
Boston & Maine Road has brought to light
an embezzlement of several years stand
ing, the amour. being $1,000.
TuE financial situation at Buenos Ayres
is becoming very complicated.
OS the 2sth inst National silver con-
vention will be held at Denver, Col.
AT Lexington. Ky, on the sth, the four
year-old colt, Alclntara, was sold to
Elezur Smith, of Lee, Mass, for 5000.
RATES have been reduced by the Trans
continental Freight Ass )ciation on iron
and glass products from Pittsburgh to Call
ifarnia points
A ROME paper denies the report that
Italy intends to occupy Tripoli.
On the sth the jackson Democratic clubs
and associations aad other organizations
celebrated in many parts of the country
IT it claimed by United ireland that the
result of the convection at Thuries is the
death blow TO the cowardly enemies of
Ireland. who rsckoael upon Tipperary as
an ally.
RATES for round-trip tickets to tho in
auguration have been fixed by the railroad
companies of the West
MORE earthquake shocks were felt on the
sth In the Province of Malaga, Spain
Several houses were damaged.
Oh the sth another verdict was rendered
in st. Louis MOI court to the effect that
option dealing is illegal, and that there
can be no recovery ON mirgins put up for
a third party.
MAN with a glass eye who went from
Detroit Mich, to Toronto, Ont, has left
his creditors to the tu ne of $4,000.
Ir Is reported that the Mexican Central
Railway Company has called for loan of
Sa.0)0,O0o
THE glass manufacturers Of Pittsburgh, l.,
Pa, have inaugurated u m ovement to have
the factories clos, down two or three
months earlier this year than usual.
The Government Directors OF the Union
Pacific Railroad subm ted their annual
report 10 the Secretary of the Interior on
the oh.
BsADsrREEr's weekly review, based on
special kilograms from all parts OF the
United States, contains evidence OF an i'm
proved feeling in commercial circles.
A CONVENTION OF representatives from
ths leading colleges aud universities OF the
country was in session at Philadelpbis,
IA. on the Ssh,
The Osceola times., 1885-01-17
WILSON'S WIVES.
The Children of Thirty Deserted Women
In Search of "a Father.

In Search of "a Father.
ACwoRTH, GA, January IL.
Some time ago this place was stirred
up by the arrival Of a man named +.
A. Wilson, who represented himself as
California to the New Orleans EXPOSE
ton. He claimed to be the Wilson who
had left here thirty five years ago, leaving
his young wife and babe through jealousy
of his wife's popularity. He found his wife
dead, after having married second time,
but his son had grown up, married and
was still living. The old gentleman gave
the young man a sum Of money to fix up
his mothers grave, and ordered him to
sell out his possessions and 90 to his
fathers palatial residence in California.
Mr.. Wilson also filed the ears of Thomp-
son Lawhon with a wonderful story of his
Nawhon's) fathers in California, with a
fortune awaiting its rghtiul heir. The
stories have filed the measure of public
excitement, but the mysterious failure of
Wilson to come at the appointed time for
his son has not been explained.
When these facts were first published
they gave rise to curious Developments.
Not less than thirty different Wilson's,
living in widely separated parts of the
country, have written to various business
men and officials, making inquiries about
the mysterious Wilson, claiming that
their fathers had disappeared in the same
way, and seeking clew to them. The
latest letter is one addressed by Joshua
Wilson, of owen Sound, Canada, to Post
master Rooney here, making explicit in
ouirips
The Osceola times., 1885-01-17
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.


THE Indiana Democratic editors, at their
annual convention on the sth, wers ad-
dressed by Vice. -President-elect Hen
bricks.
AT Boston, Mass, on the sth, Major
Mutt, the midget was married to Miss
Clara Garfield, who is eighteen inches
taller than the groom.
On the sth Rev. DIR. VIM. Paret was con-
secrated Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese
Of Maryland. The venerable Bishop AL
fred Lee, Of Delaware, presided.
EX-SENATOR THURMAN made speech at
Columbus, o., on the sth, which was well
received, and the "Old Roman" was loud :.
ly applauded.
THE Democrats OF Ohio had a high
time at Columbus on the sth. Members
OF the Legislature called on Senator elect
Payne, and there were number of con-
gratulatory speeches.
PRINCE BISMARCK proposes that the
duties on corn be raised because Germany
Is nation of farmers.
NINE. CLOVIS -HuGuEs, who murdered
Deputy NORM at Paris, was acquitted on
the Sth, her trial resulting in verdict OF
not guilty.
GOVERNOR RoBIE Of Maine in his inau-
gural address recommended the adoption
of civil servics rules.
Mr.. GLADSTONE, IL Is understood, will
retire from party politics at the end Of the
present session Of the British Parliament.
MARK HoPKISs'widow proposes to build
in Massachusetts the most expensive resi- :
dence In the United States. The house and
grounds will cost 100000.
On the sth the Illinois Legislature trans
acted no business except TO organize. The
Senate was organized by the Republicans
according to the caucus plans. In the
House Mr.. Haines was elected temporary
Speaker, and other temporary officers were
chosen.
OK the sth the National Committee Of the
Prohibition party met at New York.
Resolutions were passed complimenting
st. John, and denouncing the attacks on
his life and character by the opposition
party, and especially .he charges made by
Clarkson, the Iowa member Of the National
Repu 5lican Committee.
CN tSe Sth both branches of the Mis-.
souri, Legislature organized according To
the Democratic caucus plans of the pre-
vious night. In the evening a joint eau
Gus OF the Democratic Senator's and Rep
rssentatives was held aud the name of
Hon. George @. Yes. was the onIy one
presented for United States enator. The
choice was therefore unanimous.
MRS. MyRA CLARK GAINES, of New Or
leans, died on the nj ght OF the 9th.
RCBEPr w. WRysHr, the journalist and
author, died at Cleveland. o., on the 9th,
In his sixty pinth year.
JOHN McBRIDE, of Massilon, was elected
FFsaident Of the Ohio Coal Miners Assoc
citation.
f1lncEs EDwARD and George, sons of
kfl4ee q Wulss are writing an ac-
/. SS vsyaQs rupapd H. world.