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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

tuous wedding supper was served The
remainder of the evening was spent in
dancing and other social .nuusentnts .
and the wee sinae' honrs were Gro wding
on apace when the company dispersed.
The groom is a machinist at the Moline
pillow works, and y brother in~law to Dr.
III. II. DeSanto, of Rock Island. The
popularity of the young couple Is fully
shown by the large number of gifts they
received, list of which is appended:
Diamond earrings and breastpin. groom
to bride; bedroom set, brides mother;
silver tea set, brothers and sisters of the
groom; china tea set and castor, from
boardqrs of house; chamber set, Oliver
Livingston; chamber set, Mrs. Baisling;
plush sofa, Mr.. and Mrs Halter; cane
rocker Mrs Bausch and family; silver
cake basket, Misses Mary and Emma
FABIAN; clock, Mrs Louth; silver knives,
Miss Jennie Koehler; silver table spoons,
Mr. and Mrs Carson; silver tea spoons. Mr
Detief; set silver napkin rings. Henry
Mahon; set silver napkin rings, Miss An
ME Baker; table cloth and napkins, Mrs.
Margraf; two picture frames Miss Aman-
da Pumbeck; glass fruit set, Misses GustA
and Nellie Plumbeck; table scarf, Miss
DeSanto; half dozen knives and forks,
Alfred Shaw; table cloth, Mr. James
Shaw; pair of vases, Henry and Augusta
Carson; pair Of vases, Tonic Cupp; fruit
dish, Lille Carson, towel rack. Lonia and
Clara Stenger; hand painted plate and
easel, Miss Lou llaller; toilet set, Milly
Halter; cuspador, Miss Della Jones; Two
china cups. Christine Nelson lamp. Dan
Flanagan; whist broom holder. Miss Jessie
tnh NJ nj ia
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

O>Sau>Kee Tribe, No. Is. l. O Il NJ.
on Wednesday evening named the follow
ing offers. which will be ele cted next
"Wednesday evening: Sachcm, Albert
Young; Sen. Sag, Nels Nelson; Jr Sag.
p. J, Heverling; Chief of Records, Geo.
w. Henry; Keeper Of WaWpum, }, G.
Lafrcnz; Trustee Cor eighteen months,
Fred Appelquist.
Last evening St, Paul Lodge, No. 1917,
X. of T., elected the following officers to
be installed at the Castle hall, January s,
1886; c. G., d, j, Sears; v c., J. II.
Reiter; X. Of Il. and ) Geo. w. Henry
Prelatc, W. Nj. Whiffen, NJ OF F., L. II
Bowman; NJ L C. Gaetger; NJ A.
G. L. Eyster; Trustee for three years,
Jas NJ Beardsley.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Railroad Racket

Representatives of the Burlington.
Rock Island, Iowa and Nebraska and
Wabash roads met the other day at the
office OF Commissioner j p. Ripley, of
Chicago, for the purpose of forming
local pools al the various common aud
competitive points Of the roads men>
toned. The interests Involved are of Isn
great magnitude, but by taking these
pooling agreements, tariff rates are kept
up aud disastrous competition prevented
Commissioners George L, Carman and j .
n. Faithorn were appointed arbitrator rs
to arrange and award the percentages as
between the roads interested
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

Pratt, the counterfeit detective lately
arrested in Davenport for passing the
"queer" himself, is stepped in woe. In
addition to the humiliation OF being i'm
prsoned, other combinations seek to de-
stroy his peace Of mind, 1t was first in
tended to incarcerate him in the
keokuk jail, but he pleaded in
favor of the Davenport Jail, and
he was allowed to remain there
His cell, however, proved to be a verita
BILE mice ground. and the way the little
rodents played peeksa boo made the cold
chills run up his back, and he signited
his Willingness to go TO kcoknk. Now he
writes back that his cell is free from mice,
5u; tina; he is C,o&c;ed with two ''coons,
who are continually tormenting him.
Alas alack, poor Pratt,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

VIM Babe an penlteniiary bird and
Byron Tuher were arrested Tuesday eV
ening for attacking an old peddler, Ham
Ion by name, with the intention, it is
though, of rObbing him. Babe and Toher
both are tough characters. and were sen
fenced to work out fine of $500 and
costs upon the stouc pile,-Davenport
Gazette.
John Zimmerman. Henry Zimmerman,
of Bcardstown, George Smith of Davens
port and Henry Zoeler, of East st.
Louis attempted to force an entrance to
Maud Miller's house on First avenue
and were arrested Magistrate fined each
So and costs this morning. An paid,
In the police court this morning Geo.
II. Magen, of Milan, was fined 81 and
costs for plain drunk.
Several tramps engaged in alteration
below the lower saw mill, and considers
able blood was spilled but no serious
damage done.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
For Sweet Charity's Sake.

Mr.. G. G. Knell has decided upon Jan
nary lG as the date for holding the char )
ity entertainment at lIarpcr's theatre.
and special musical program will add 10
the merits of the entertainment. Mr..
Knel has spared no pains to make the
affair first class. both as to II fine enter
tainment aud realizing ns much as posi- :
Bile for the worthy purpose, The follow
ing is the cast of characters SO far pre-
DartI,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
Insane

Before Judge Adams in the county
the well known grocer, of 9innets
addition, was tried as to his mental Condi.
ton, information having been lodged
against him by his wife, and Officer Cary
made the arrest A. jury composed of
Dr. G. l. Eystcr, Alfred Corns, A Loeb
Thomas Thornton, A. II, Hampton II
was adjndged ID fit subject for treatment
at Jack sonvile. His insanity il uf II pc
culiar nature, he himself claiming to be a
hypochondriac. Realizing his falling mrn>
tai condition year ago, he transferred all
his property to his wife, since which time
he has attempted to rescind this action,
sound mind, would not permit it, lie has
abused her shamef,illy of late, and threat
ened to xii! her, burn The house, etc. He
has also written several peculiar letters
-one to the governor of Iowa, in which
be applied for ii secretaryship. and pro-
claimed his wife as disreputable char
acter He made a speech in the
last council meeting and condemned
the action of Alderman Sinnet, from
the SIEVE nth ward. He called at the ARGUS
office and desired his speech made at that
time published He is 81 years of age.
Thursday evening jury consisting of
Dr. c. c. Carter. Thomas Moore, w. Pel>
ham, William Hurd, b. G. Peterson and
George Biehl made inquiry into the mem
tai condition of George Mcneil. of Drury
and found him insane. The insanity is
the result of sickness contracted while in
Jolipt panitpntiary lately
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
County Building.
TRANSFERS

23-Henry Vaunker to Francis Black.
lot 2. block 4. Old Town Hampton. $40.
William Caldwell to J. w. Caldwell pit
WI aud nj sci and ne4, swi, and pit WI j..
swl. l6. 16. Ivy. and n pit 81, nwI swl 30.
16. 1w. 81.
William Csldwell to F. H. Caldwell, el
swi aud WI sci and nj mel, ne! sci, 80
16, 1w, IL
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
LICENSED To WE'D

24-A. \. Titterington. Miss Mary E.
Weaver. Edgington; Horace A Norton,
Miss Hattie Johnson, Moline; Fred Baas,
Miss Mary A. Weber, Moline; Daniel A
Blomberg. Miss Emma johnson; Theo-
dare W. simmons. Miss Emma L. Brook.
nan.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

Insurance in reliable con. panies at loves
rates. apply to L. Lieberknecht, real esq
rate. loan and insurance agent. and nota-
ty public Collections made. Once III
Second avenue. eodtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

The regular monthly meeting of the
Jefferson club will be held this evening
at 7:3O o'clock. All members are re-
quested to be present.
ARTHUR BURIAL, Pres.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

A Marble Top Chamber Set,
A Wood Top Chamber Set,
A Dressing Case,
A Bureau,
A Wash Stand,
A Bed Stead. -
A Chiftonire,
A Ladies'. Secretary,
A Secretary Book Case,
Library Book Case,
A Pallor Desk,
A Desk for Office,
A Chair for Office,
4 Side Board,
A Hall Rack.
"A Dining Table,
A Parlor do
A Fancy do
A Pedestal,
A Card Table,
A PaIlor Set,
A Sofa,
A Patented Rocker,
A Lounge,
Divan,
"A Te-te- a tete,
A Viana Rocker,
A do Chair,
A Reclining Chair.
A Plush Chair,
A Window Chair,
A Wire Spring,
A Coil do
A Hair Mattress.
A Cotton do
A Wool do
A Moss do
A Comforter,
A Quilt,
A Commode,
A Bed Lounge,
A Sofa Bed,
A Folding Bed,
A Rattan Rattan Rocker,
A do Chair,
A do do plush,
A Nobby Rocker.
A Brussels Carpet.
A Tapestry do
A Wool do
A Smyrna Rug,
A Drugget.
Al Oil Cloth,
A Curtain Pole,
A Pair Turkaman Curtains,
A 8 Portierer do
A " Lace do
A " Window do
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
THE PILGRIM.

DO you publish any poetry in your
paper'' said the pilgrims lord liege
friend as he sauntered into the sanctum.
Il have written a poem and | thought
you might possibly give it space.
The pilgrim gave the bouncer the wink
TO be in readiness to perform the duty he
had so often performed and then said
"'What is the nature of your poem"
"Well. sir. it is not written in prose,
but in rhyme, 1t is poetry, sir poetry of
the period"
What is the title of it,
We'll. sir. that il something | have
not yet decided upon but | thought
would call 1t the "Irishman and his pig. u
win you publish it. sir2'
Let me see it said the pilgrim, who
after glancing over the manuscript, de-
cided to grant the Irishmans request and
publish his poetic production. and here j,
is:
One Capt McGl had pig for sale
AT the market fair of Killarney o,
And he praised its beauty from head TO tail
In beautiful Munster blarney o,
national Lacquer he saw thntpg
And wanted 10 make II his own %;
SO he paid down the cash, applied the lash,
And started to drive it home O.
Jnst then he was told. by boycottrr bold
That the pig he took somneh Gelight IN o,
Had belonged toa thasin loyali-t ovid hJthcn
And he felt very much like lighting o.
So he took b ok the beast, with the greatest
of haste,
And Capt McGill had to bear ito,
For This is the way, the land lcagners say,
That ould ireland foes must fare il q.
Where is my boy tonight" is guess
ton that many a parent in this city
might ask himself. Persons who have
given the subject most careful conaidera
ton agree in saying that one OF the most
prolific sources of youthful crime is found
in the nightly rambles of the boys, Their
| il is that res raints are more than usually
thrown off and deeds are committed
, which would not be thought OF in the
! day time. In our own city, if the pill
grim told all that he sees during the per,
| Torrance of his evening duties, he woulo
make the heart of more than one parent
ache, and possibly, too. of one whc
! thinks his boy nearly faultlcss. Ton
much care cannot be taken in the way Of
making home pleasant aud attractive, es-
pccially in the evening, Boys lcari
| enough mischief at best and when they
are allowed to go abroad ut night, tho
chances for evil are vastly increased.
"Iaw. said II passenger from the rura
| regions on the Peoria train this morning
| as he Strengthened up and jammed th'
cork in and wiped his lips. yer right
stranger. that's purity quick liEher. /
| sarchcs out the right spot tarnal q lcli
lis right smart lively lkker, that is, hu
| it can't cold candle to some milk puncl
| I've had on my farm out to- che oval, clear
! ngs. near Jonesvile"
Il thought milk punch vas a mil,
| drink"
"Mrbbr It's the way city folks makes it
| mebbe It's. But faint with us; no, stree
| | wish it WAS. The last time | milkeG
| that old black and white COW of mine She
| up with her off les and gave the pail an
me n milk punch that knocked both OF IL
| inter the middle of next week"
!
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

A full rugged merchant vessel is en-
route to Portsmouth, n. H., the first in
twenty-five or thirty years.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
RLVDRSIDB COOKING STOVES
RASMUSSEN'S CARD.
Whorein we Claim to Excel our Competitors

The lbyaw
exhibition
N Y.
ENTERPRISE
We fully tho
traits hence our operating rooms ec"wd with backgrounds and
IN any Other gallery in ms vicinity Antique Table Antique Carved Cabinet
Durham Tree rough bark with branches
Garden seat win back or TO be placed around foot of Rustic Fence
painted In backgrounds
adding
fleets aud artistic posing.
for the that ysers
ENot is desirable than cheapne is mistake
public understand
work were olhorw could not boast and the fact
of
all the other galleries in the city combined working
double what This tells II
work. nnlr hcnpE work
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
AN OLD STORY FROM DOC,

One time in the far past when the
West Indian Islands were being settled
by Europeans, an iron founder was sole,
tied for a donation for the purpose of es-
tablshing missionary port in Cuba to
convert the poor benighted heathens who
had never heard of a Redeemer He sent
q large heavy box and it was shipped
from Liverpool, When opened and ex
amined in Cuba, it was found TO contain
warming pans vessels used for heating
beds Not being needed so far south the
agents did not know how to dispose Of
them. They were strange. ugly looking
castings. Some of the natives came in
crowds to purchase them at a high price.
1t was ascer;alned they were set up and
worshipped as Gods, and today il you can
find native owner of the soil of pure
blood which is doubtful-who has a
hut. one of these sacred heir looms will
be found IN the corner devoted to sane,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26
CHRISTMAS EVE WEDDING

There was more than the usual Christ
mas happiness at the residence of Mrs.
Gertrude Weber. 1925 Second avenue,
Thursday night, the occasion being
the marriage of her daughter
Miss Mary Weber, to Mr. Fred
erik Baas. Squire Mapes said the
words. in his original way, which
uniteekthe young people in the holy bonds.
Mr.. Oilger Livingstone, of Bureau. and
Miss AJnaelia Weber were the attendants.
After t&ausual congratulations, a stump
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

were a part of the furniture in many a
household il the city Christmas eve and
yesterday, and there were none hand
somer than that which Maj Mackenzie
erected in his ilviting rooms
at the Harper house. 1t was loaded with
ted aud the rooms were neatly decorated
with evergreen and misletoe and holly.
when few select friends gathered there
pursuant to invitation Thursday evening
to assist the major ana his son. Master
David, and his daughter, Miss Lucia.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-26

c. G KNELL's
National Republican., 1885-11-27
OUR PROCLAMATION
OF
THANKS!

Thanksgiving, the day every gopl AMI true
American citizen celebrates, Is passed. Our Offering
OF thanks is an everyday occurrence. We deem u
our duty to be thank ful to our feow.man, as we'll
as the All-Wise Providence. We are thankful TO
those OF our creditors that assist us In procuring
such goods that arc In great demand aud no other
house can get, We are thankful 70 our customers
for their ready response 10 our CALI they knowing
full we'll that new advertisements mean new novel
ties. We are more than thankful for our past sue
cess, and we shall cndeavor to continue to be sue
cessful by honest and square dealings, adding
larger stock and creating better facilities for the
display Of goods and comfort Of the public. We
shall shortly add nm annex go by 100 that Will
do credit TO any rstclnss establishment found any
where We shall from this day continue TO reduce
our mountain Of goods, therefore will oner i'm
mense bargains In scasonable goods only. a great
slaughter in trimmed and untrlmmed bonnets and
hats.
10 doz French Felt Untrimmcd Bonnets, 23c.
90 doz. Trimmed Misses and Ladie5' Hats, Doc
% doz. Felt Hats, silk bound, dDc.
100 boxes Fancy Birds, 2lc.
20 doz. Polka Dot worsed Jersey Caps. 17c.
80 doz. Wool jersey Caps, 1Oc.
10 pairs Turcoman Portieres, Just in from auc.
tion. e1,0O.
We have big snIe Of Lace Curtains this week.
National Republican., 1885-11-27
The Family FaV0ritsS
will be at the fore to-mor-
row, and so will we with
our pleasing variety of
Garments

Icr Cne llCCle folBS ana Gh01r
bigger brothers. We are
solioitous always to please
the young people, because
we know that when we sue
ceed in so doing we make
customers of them for all
time. We have often
watched this progression in
our favor with interest; first
the kilt, then the knee-trou-
ers, then the long panta-
oons, and then the full
dress or the long ulster.
Many q young man now
dealing with us bought of
us his first outfit, and it is
of the utmost Importance
to us to establish with the
young the confidence in
spired by careful attention
to his wants and desires.
At the same time we can
not afford to neglect your
parental wishes, and we
will do our best to deserve
your patronage.
We cannot give you an in
telligent idea of our prepar-
ations for your boys in the
space of an advertisement,
except to say that our Sec
ond floor, easily reached by
the elevator, has piles upon
piles of goods awaiting your
appreciation.
On all the pre-eminently
boys days, such as Satur-
days, this department pre-
sents the aspect of a huge
nursery, with the little ones
amusing themselves in va
rious ways, spinning their
tops, playing hide-and-seek,
and trying on clothes, the
latter seemingly the most
enjoyable occupation.
On such occasions one OF
our firm devotes his entire
attention to seeing that Wis
itors to this department,
which is simply another
store under one roof with
the other departments, get
prompt, intelligent, polite,
and patient service.
We are not going to bore
you to-day with an inter
jectory, adjectival adver.
tisement, nor yet to quote
prices, for it goes without
saying that our prices are
right for the goods we offer,
else we would not have the
hardihood to ask you to visit
us tomorrow. Our object
is to get you to investigate
for yourself, because we are
completely assured that
every visitor means a pres.
ent or future purchaser
from yours respectfully,
Saks & &Company
THE BOYS CLOTHIERS,
500, SO2, SO4, SO6, SOS 7th Street
National Republican., 1885-11-27
Fire and Marine Policies
Thanksgiving Table Supplies.
NUTS.

NUTS.
Almonds-Princess Paper Shell, new, 33c.
Almonds-Sweet Languedoc, new, 23c.
Walnuts-NaplCs, new, lSc.
Walnuts-GrenoDle, new, lSc.
Walnuts-Frcnch, new, l5c.
Filberts-Best Sicily, new, l5c.
Brazil-Bcst Quality, new, 13c.
Pecans-LaTge, new, 2Oc.
Pecans-Medium, new, l5c.
Rnisins, Currants, Citron, and Figs.
Raisins-Big Fat Onduras, new, l3c.
Raisins-Choice Layers, new, 25c.
Raisins-Choice Bunch Table Fruit, new,
30c.
Ralsins--Extra Select Sultanas, new, 13c.
Citron-Best Leghorn, new, 33c.
Currants-Best Lantee, new, Sc.
Fjes-Layers Big Fat Fruit, new, 2Oc.
Figs-"Pulled" Fruit, new, 23c,
OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL.
OlIvcs-Extra large Spanish, bottles, vayi-
olives Crescent, bottles, 25c..
Oiiyes-Sclected Spanish, gal. Kegs sl.l3.
Olive Oil-VariOus brands oil Dest Soous
known to the trade
GREEN FRUIT.
Bananas-Large Aspinwall, bright Color
Grapes-Malaga, large clusters a. -.,.,,
NIrnneb-DOulCbhAN NDANN'Ni
baskets. n,,.,. c.,o,,,,o,. and
Apples-selected baiuWlh' "reoihnS'' ""N
Kppies-sclected Wine saps, beautiful
for table.
Pickles, Sauces, and Other Condiments
We have an assortment of these goods 700
large to enumerate here. Popular prices
CHEESE.
annie, Edam, Swiss, English Dairy, &C.
CANNED GOODS.
Fruit-Poaches, Pears, Aprlcots, Cherries
p,nms' &c. Best brands. Prices low. -,
egetables-Asparagus Peas, Corn, To
matoes, Pumpkin, Marrow Squash &c
PRESERVES AND swEETMEATs.
Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Marmalade, &c
In plass, wood, and earthen.
The above Is only an indication oil ou
great variety Of seasonable goods we ar
now Offering, and we therefore request
visit 10 our establishment, feeling conliden
OF our ability to please you as 10 variety
Quality, Quantity, and Prices
National Republican., 1885-11-27
Clio axis AL Suits

go ,, ro yolro
DOM are Q "o N'
hl'So""' Red
Price $40
LOT w one poLen i"oa To-day
LOT lO "a Extra Fine Bouco Cloth "@R'g % grand bargain
Regular Price 5000 Im
Cdre9' to Il at see them today $as
Misses School cS9is 81 sSnS % t VTs s Ket y the Average
po0
LOT oycSo9 WE will sell n~ oSe @ lot OF Of s. regulars today
LOT lot q about 50 S IGS ot S91san @ Jackets III To-day o
Of best California WOOL inoy "o RooA '
National Republican., 1885-11-27

!" I" I0.l sl.19.
4" 11-4, 1.40.
BLANKETS BLANKETS
30 pair all that Is LEFT OF the damaged Blankets,
S3c.
box of white, 1o-1 wool effect ooc.
box Of white, lO-4, extra heavy, s1,00.
90 pairs, 10-i, s2.i0.
20 pairs 11-i, 900.
so pairs, lO.4 Red Blankets, s1dO.
Dankets at t3, $3.50, 81, a. 90 80, $3.50. and
upward; 25c. less than actual value. Bllance Of
our Cotton Dress Goods, short ends, 3lAc.
Balance Of our Figured Cashmere, short ends, 1Oc.
Balance of our 3-4 Saline, short ends, a &c.
Balance Of our Pride OF the West, ii bleachei,
Balance Of our double width CaslimereS, loo.
This includes our 15c &c., 2Dc., and 2Jc. goJls.
Balance Of our All-Wool Shuda Canvas Cloth
and Cable Twill, 10c. The above consists Of over
5000 yards but do not wait until the last moment,
then be disappointed II goods are sold.
SPECIALTIES
10 styles OF Fancy Jersey Cloth, 05c.
9 doz. Mems Castor Gloves for dress or driving,
zoe.
Another lot of those Elastic Berlln.llned
Gloves, &c. ..,.
25 doz Wool Mitts for children, DC.
20 doz, Ladies' Merlno Vests, neatly finished, 2ic.
Balance Of our Braided Jerseys, SIC. This Will
close the lot
wRAPsi wRAPsi WRAPS |
Infants Long and Short Goats from 81 "a upward
/ lot of 4-year-old Hayelocks, handsome trimmed
i lot of Hayclocks, all ages, from $3.50 upward
i lot Ladies' Newmarkets, s2.40.
1 lot Dolmnns, 500.
Short Walking Jackets, light color and astrachan
trimmed, si.42; reduced from 50.
lot Droeade Plush VisiteS, feather and fur
2OO BLACK Coney MuHs, 7Ic.
100 Black Coney Muns, with purse attachment
s1.70.
National Republican., 1885-11-27
DRY GOODS.
Cur Establishments is CLOSED
TODAY.
7O.GOrrOW will be Remnant Day."

We availed ourselves Of
the opportunity offered by
the rainy weather on Mon
day and Tuesday, and thor
oughly overhauled the stock,
taking therefrom every Short
Length, Odd Size, Broken
Line, Odd Lot; in fact, every
thing to which we could con-
sistently apply the name
Remnant" and shall make a
special offering of them on
Friday, Nov. a7, Regular
Weekly Remnant Day, mark
ing them at such reduced
prices as cannot fail to insure
their prompt disposal.
No customer who can con-
veniently do so should fail to
visit our establishment Fri
day, as much will be offered
which for lack of time and
space we cannot herein emu
merate. Unquestionably the
opportunity of the season.
"odd Sizes" In Gloves.
Three pairs for the price
Of one, provided you wear
Give rI/
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1885-02-18
The Columbia salmon Fisheries.


The past two years haze not been very
bountiful ones for those whose occupation
consists in packing for export "the har-
vest OF the seine" on our lOrdly Columbia
River. One or two Of the cannerlss have
made tribe above expenses, lut they
were owned and managed by men who had
working capital to begin with, and who
did not draw upon their agents In San
Francisco for money with which to meet
current eKponses during the packing sea-
son. OF course, all who have drawn ad-
vances in this man ier have had to pay In
terest thereon, and this, added 10 freight,
commission, storage and carriage, has left
little or no margin for the packer. Indeed,
most OF the packers last year came out
largely In debt 10 commission houses In
San Francisco; and while there Is no great
pauic In tho business, ct 1t Is evide that
there has boen comparatively no profit In
the business for the past two years, and
that there viii be none until the foreign
market improves or until tho people Of the
Mississippi Valley can be taught the diff
ference between good and inferior articles
Of canned salmon.