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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20
borse Department.

The Middlebury REGISTER now for more
than:a year has been giving much original
and valuable information upon Morgan and
other celebrated horses. 1t intends to con
tinue publishing such information from week
to week, giving ut least "a page to its Horse
Department. When sufficient material has
accumulated we expect to place it in book
form, publishing first our volume upon
the Morgan Horse, and afterwards Reg
lister of the more distinguished sires and
performers. I'm the latter we hope to include
all 2 30 performers, with their breeding, so far
rs can be ascertained; also to distinguish be
tween things that are known and things that
arenot known, in every pedigree. In all cas-.
es the evidence upon which the pedigrees are
based will be given to the public through the
columns OF THE MIDDLEBURY REGISTER. This,
we are satisfied, is what the public wants and
ought to have. Many judgments are better
than one.
THE REGISTER by reason of this extensive
information and this method OF giving it, is
rapidly becoming indispensable TO all breed
crs and horsemcn. 1t should also be an eX-
cellent medium for advertisers, especially
those dealing in Morgan horses
Preserve your files, tor they will form, with
the full indexes thereto a most valuable and
available cyclopedia of horse matters.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20

How long did you own himy Ans
Three years.
TO whom did you sell him? Ans.-J.
ID. English.
Description, including height, weight,
color and marksy Ans.--Blaze face.
white feet a blush color, black stripe
down his back.
Did you ever buy stallion of Mich
ael Little of Harrison. Ohio. or Aurora.
Ind. Ans.-No.
Did you ever sella stallion toJames D.
English, Surora, Ind Ans did.
If so, state age. date and description
Ans.-If had been at home could have
given you more dates than ! can here
He was the best stallion in his line that
was ever in Indiana.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20
SUNORY LETTERS.
HAMPSHIRE BOY. SIRE OF SUSIE, 2:2I.
NORTHAMPTON. Mass,
July 2G. lSNG.

j. BATTELL. ESQ.
Dan NU:--I regret exceedingly that |
cannot fill out correctly the blank sent
giving you the pedigree of 'IIampshire
Boy. formerly owned by myself. 1t Is
now some ten years since sold him. He
was taken to Springfield, his State. by
Mr. H. II. Billings. where he stood for
mares. lie WAS kept in a feeding stable
where were from L. to 20 horses. The
stable was probably set on fire and
Hampshire Boy with one other horse
peri she'd by suliocalion. Mr.. Billings,
who owned him then. i now at Pcrham,
Minnesota. and | think has his pedigree.
tie was out of Il Messenger mare, which
was trottcd on Long Island. His dam
was called Milk Maid: he was sired
by a son OF David llill's Black Hawk,
think owned by Mr.. IlemenWay OF
Nutlield. Conn / think his name was
David ilemenWay. Ii had llamp-
shire Boy in my stable to-day al eight
years old, and knew his merits as 90
to-day ten thousand dollars would not
buy him. think II. II, Billings. Esq,
now of Perham, Minnesota, can give You
Hampshire BOYS pedigree more correct
" than can.
am. very truly, yours.
IL. \. l.ONGLEN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20

The average number of heats won
low , 80 by the six is twenty-one.
their average record 10 l-2. Pocaho
tas Boy, by Tom Rolfe. is the sire of
PAGERS and four trotters, with recor
from ~ l-2, by the PAGER Buffalo Gi
to 2 20 II, by the trotter Highland Mai
Ethan Allen, and the next season
dropped beautiful tilly, afterwa
known as Young Pocahontas, which, d
ter getting record of 2 :26 81 in h
first race, was bought by Robert Bonn
for about $4,000. After going to VI
BOnner's stables she showed a mile ,
2:lS, and was timed half at Fleetwod|
in :04 ID. In 1850 Pocahontas brougl
May Queen, by Ethan Allen, and wd
bred to Miles Standish. son of Hill
Black Hawk, the result being May Daj
foaled in 1861.
Her next foal was Strideaway. droppd
in 1868, got by Black Hawk Telegraph
The latter was by Hills Black Hawl
first dam by Sir Walter. son of the tho
oughbred Sir Walter. second dam b
Burge Horse, son of Sir Charles, b
DurOc. Strideaway was remarkabl
speedy stallion, having shown thr,
trials the same day in 2:l9, 2:l7 l.
2:l5 -. during his preparation for II
great stallion race which occurred
l Mystic in September, 1874, but died
1 June that year He was valued vel
: highly. having been sold for S25 900. al
g was undoubtedly the fastest stallion Ii
o Ing at that time. Strideaway was II
G last of Pocahontas' produce that live
o The old mare finally passed into t
r hands of Amasa Sprague whose pro
r erty she died about 1873 or 1874.
May Queen, full sister to Young Poe
r. hontas q :26 80. was very speedy VIII
o young, but went blind and was put
= breeding. She produced Prudence, d.
= ly Warden. May Flower, May Morni
=. Daniel Lambert; Driving Wind. by Br
|. nOli = - 80 Hurricane and Tempe
d by Fearnaught; a colt which died,
t King Phillip (2;2D also the tillies V
r. ginia Jefferson and Gipsey May.
Is Thomas jefferson. May Morning = :3C
n bred to Smuggler, produced the stalli
r Revenue = % -. Most of the otl
ne daughters of May Queen have produ,
q foal, Driving Wind has brought :
eral by Wedgewood (2;l9). and is NJ
n at the farm of her owner. J. X. Graha
>. in Lexington. Ky.
tt May Day also brought several foa
Y. one of which. Nancy. by Daniel La
:. bert. ha, record of , % -. \ dau4
T. ter of May Day. got by Broken Leg. :
: of Ry>dyk'> llamblctonian. i now X,
Y AT the Bates Farm for brood purpo~
Ii. and has Il very promising colt at foot
r. Wcdgewood C2:l9U. The memory of t
r. wonderful mare. Pocahuutas. Is sure
t. bee kept green by the performances of
a progeny. which j. multiplying rapidly
Of New England. the West and kentucl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20

We are unable to say positively what
horse is meant by California Grey Eagle,
but think it quite possible that Canada
Grey Eagle in the horse referred to, as
he was trotting in Providence in 1858.
Probably this question can be definitely
settled.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20

held, and the veterinary surgeon decid
that death resulted from the bursting
a blood vessel near the heart. Amo
the fastest got by Young Rolfe is
wonderful trotting stallion Nelson, II
won a record of 226 81 on half-n
track at Lewiston. Me-, last fall, wi
in his three-year-old form.
Following is list of Tom Roles
with records below 2 80:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20
keokuk, SIRE OF JEROME, 2:2e.
VERGENNES, VI. May |. lSS6

j. BATTELL. Esq
Dear Sr.-lour favor of March >
was duly received. but was mi>laid and
hasten 10 answer your inquiry respect
ing stallion owned by me, keokuk. by
name. He was sired by Black Hawk,
foalcd, believe, in May, ISIS. His
dam was "A large brown mare, weighing
200 lbs. and stood lG hands. The dam
had of John Wainwright of Middle
bury he was fine, shapely beast, and
wonderful draft animal. sold keo-
kuk to resident of Beloit. Wis. The
name cannot recall. was al Batavia,
Genesec Co., y. y, where he called and
he took the horse to Beloit. lie used
him as stock horse for year or So, and
then took him to san Francisco, Cal,
where he sold him for $1,000. OF his sub
sequent history | have no knowledge.
Very truly,
EZRA CHAMPION.
Wallace has, p. IL, vol. /, "keokuk,
br. h., foaled 1918; got by Black Hawk;
dam said to be by Bishops llambletoni-
an, sire of Jerome" etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20
SOMEKoET. Jnne 2G. lsSG.

WV. II. BLISS.
Sir In reply to your, OF the 10th
inst. would say that have probably
discovered the name of the party of
whom you are in search. | enclose to
you letter written by Il relative of
Emily ID. Fairchild, the supposed former
owner of the horse, from which trust
you may be able to get the information
sought.
f,,Il
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20

Long Branch, July 20, 1856.
+. ). | never saw Mr.. Gomez, having
been away from home when she, loot,
was sold 10 him, but had left my price
for her.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-20

Thereupon we addressed Mr.. j. f.
Fairchild. 2G Broad ST., y. Y. and in
due time received from Mrs. +. -. Fair
child, the breeder of the dam of All
Right, the letter stating her breeding.
given below:
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
River Eipicts.
The river is still on the decline.
The Sidney is due for st. Loul,.

The river is still on the decline.
The Sidney is due for St. Louis.
The queenship Pittsburc will be down
Sunday night.
The splendid War Eagle will be up
Sunday morning
The race horse Mary Morton will land
for ST. Paul Monday afternoon.
The warehouse of the 81. Paul Packet
company at ST Louis was burned Mon
day night. Loss, $4,000
The Centennial. which took two excur-
sions out of Rock Island and Davenport
this year for Muscatine and brought
them back after sticking them both on
sand bars all night near Horse Island,
seems to be doing the same thing all the
way down the river. She kept Bur-
lingtol party out all night Wednesday
night, and the Gazette of that city, says;
All the excursionists agree that the
Centennial is just about us filthy as n
stock train, and if it COull sink deep
enough into the sand to permit the water
TO flow through its cabins an awful loss
OF animal life would be the result. The
steamer has q very small crew and has
experienced trouble ever since it started
out this year, and no doubt this fact has
made the Officers careless Of the clearly
condition of their craft.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
The Proper Thing.

The Rock Island school board has not
made move in years that will so meet
the approval of the Taxpayers Of The city
IS the decision of last evening to build II
new high school. The safety and we'll
fare OF the pupils attending the present
structure has demanded just such action
for years; and it is a source of pleasure
to know that the board was not brought
to a realization of the dangers of the
present trap, by a frightful catastrophy
Now that the plans have been ia a
measure accepted, it will not be long I'm
til the new building is commenced. II
will be started as soon as the board has
another meeting and be ready for occu'
pancy by April next at the outside. The
pupils of the ninth grades will have some
thing besides education and glory to work
for this year.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

Mabel A , the Gcncseo mare, trotted
magnificent race at Detroit on Wednes
day, in the 2:27 class. winning the race
over fine field of horses 1t is said that
some wealthy parties attended the race,
with the understanding that if she won
it, they would give 81, 900 for her
Silver King, driven by John T. Miller,
trotted in the 2;3S class at Freeport yes
terday. He came in sixth, fourth and
seventh and made very creditable ap-
pearance. This is really the first race he
has ever trotted in, and being somewh at
greeu, he was at little disadvantage He
did some good preliminary work aud sold
second choice ia the pool box over
a field Of eight horses. He trots next
week at La Sale, aud from there will
continue through the Illinois circuit.
Flora p, the trotter, killed on the St.
Paul road IN last Friday nights wreck
near Kittredge. when Dayton Belle lost
her life and Gertrude c. was badly n>
jured, would have been nine years old
July 22nd. 1t was on the end instant
after she hal won race at ST. Paul that
her owner. Mr.. o. c. Taylor, of West
Union, Iowa, was offered s., 800 for her
by Chas. Brown, of St. Paul. She made
the first two heats of that race III 2:234,
and did it 50 easily that good horsemen
said she could have gone in 900 Al
though ne had been offered only 1900
for the mare, Mr., Taylor considered her
at least worth $4,000. Gertrude C. is
now i1 the hands of the St. Paul railroad
company at Lanark. She is fiye years
old this month. Her owner, Otto Kick
busch, of Wausau, Wis, says that he has
been offered So 800 for her She has no
record, but was thought to be able to go
in 2:25 before being hurt. Dayton Belle
had a record of 2 29t and was eight years
old
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

Anyone who has ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety o. government
bond, is added profit far in excess of
rate of interest which can be obtained
on any safe loan. In Kansas and Neb-
raska especially lands are raising in value
very rapidly and with a steady growth
which gives assurance of stability. The
good season and the great tide of immis
grafton into these states has made invest
ment there doubly safe and desirable.
The climate of Southern Nebraska and
of Kansas, free as it is from the long
RIGOROUS cold winter, added to soil
unsurpassed for richness and productive
capacity, has made possible the wonderful
development of these states To the far
mer they hold out special inducements
Cheap land. easy term of purchase, good
markets and varied products enable him tC
own his farm at smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for thu
land he occupies here, or the interest or
the money he has invested in it.
If you are looking for a safe place tc
invest money, where it will pay you I;
large and sure profit, or if you are farm
er and want farm of your own, call OF
me and see what | have to offer. | viii
make the visit profitable to you. Offic,
over American Express office, Rock Is
lam, ILL., SAvILLE JOHNSTON.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
TROTTING THEM OUT.
Plenty Of Candidates. but Most Of
Them Hail From Rock Island.

The Union is still engaged in writing
biographies as they will be
after next November of Rock Islands
candidates for the various county Offices
which become vacant this fall. Its at,
tempt to change the geographical stand
ing of its can didates and to make the
suburban districts believe man in Rock
Island lives in the country, is amusing
A man is supposed to have his home
where be votes, and when man enters
into city politics, he is supposed to live
in that city.
This morning NJ w. Burgh is eulo-
gized for county treasurer, though he has
been given no location yet. We suppose
if any more city candidates develop, he
will hail from Hampton or Port Byron;
he was up there somewhere on a visit
once or twice, and has relatives in that
end of the county.
We have waited patiently, but in vain,
to hear Tom Campbells biography pro.
nounced in bis candidacy for the nomna-
ton for treasurer, and the Moline par
son for sheriff but their names have not
yet appeared. Perhaps there is some
misunderstanding as to where they will
come from. Our own Eckhart, too. lacks,
so far, the publicity that has been given
to the other aspirants 1t will not do to
ignore the Influence Eckhart wields, if
he should fail to get on the ticket some
where.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

Freeport rejoices over the prospec tive
new air line of the Illinois Central road
from Chicago to that point.
Tranmaster Stanton, of the c., B. *
Q. road, ard Master Mechanic Forsyth,
were at the Rock Island house today.
They are making general inspection OF
the road, and find everything in good
condition.
The new and larger car, which was
made for the 'Firef1y" train, is none too
large for the increasing patronage OF that
popular train, which the c., R. /. & P.
has seen fit TO run for the accommoda-
ton of the citizens of Rock Island, Dav
export, Wilton and Muscatine
James Coyne, brakeman on Conductor
Foley's train. on the c., NJ. & st. P,
was killed at Beloit, yesterday morning
He caught his foot i'll frog, and before
he could free it, the train passed over
and mangled him. He was thirty-one
years old, and single. His home was in
Freeport.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
BRIEFLETS.

Fresh peaches at Lamps.
Ice cream, at Birkenfelds.
California pears at Krell & Maths.
Very fine ice cream, at John Russ.
California plums at Krell & Maths.
California peaches at Krell & Maths.
Nice large bananas at Krell & Maths.
Good eating apples at Krell & Maths.
A bundle ironer wanted Call at this
Office
Nice watermelons just received at
Lamps.
The switchmen will hold their first an
nual picnic on Sylvan island tomorrow.
Captain W. G. Cooke of Pittsburg, is
visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ohlweiler and
daughter left for Milw aukee last even
ing
Mr.. w. G. Whitehead arrived home
last evening from successful land trip
TO the Pipestone country.
The rattle for the dou3le>seated spring
wagon owned by Mr.. Green, has bee n
postponed to July 80.
Mr.. j. w. WEIGH will leave Monday
evening for Honesdale, Pa, on months
visit to relatives and friends.
J. r. Johnston offers liberal reward
for the arrest and conviction of the three
'small boys who climbed up the TWEEN
tieth street tower late last evening.
Mrs, J. II. Drayton, was taken sudden
ly i'll at her residence on Twenty Third
street, yesterday. Fears are entertained
that she will have brain fever.
Just received fine lot of French can
dies, which We put up in one half, 1,
and 2-pound boxes. Call and see how
nice and fresh they are, at Krell &
Maths confectionery.
Supervisor Parks. of Edgington, was in
the city today He has received word
from Wichita that his brother, Capt. } :.
]. Parks has been very i'll, but is how
slightly improved.
An excursion of six hundred to one
thousand people will come to Rock ISL
and from Rock Falls and Sterling August
10. The excursion will be under the
auspices of the Congregational church of
Sterling.
VIM. McEniry and sister Mollie. start
this evening for Kellogg, Iowa, to attend
the funeral of their cousin. Cornelius
Desmond, who died this morning. Mr.
Desmond was formerly OF Yuma town
ship, of this county. He leaves a wife
and five children in comfortable circum-
stances.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
Mac" Wiser.

1t was stated in the ARGUS few days
ago, that NJ T. Wisers bond had been
reduced to $1,000 and he was at liberty
waiting tiial at Austin Tex. on charge
of tampering with the mails. His bouds-
men are Mcssrs B. T. Cable of this city
and G. w. Cornwall of Moline. 1t seems
now that the prosecuting attorney want
ed Mac" to plead guilty to charge Of
misdemeanor, assuring him If he did, his
Jail sentenance should be but three months
But Wiser refused stating that he was
not guilty and would rest his case to the
Jury where no was confident he would be
vindicated of the charge. Mac
has taken this stand notwithstand-
ing the fact that his own counsel has
ySvisea bin to accept the proposition Of
~ prO( scution.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
"ZOzO's- Beautiful Car.

The new and deliberately finished car
which will be used for the transportation
of the scenery for the "Zozo" company
will arrive here Tuesday, of next week.
The above car will contain complete
apparatus for the manufacture of their
own gas, which they use for calcium
lights, ''Zozo" being the only company
carrying the same. The car was built by
the Pullman Palace Car company, and
the apparatus by the New York Calcium
Light company at an expense of $4,000.
The car will be on exhibition on its ar
rival in this city.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

The Geneseo Meas has flushed Il

The Geneseo Meas has flushed the
following sensational gossip:
Down near where the western lips OF
Henry county touch the eastern oscula
tors of Rock Island county in long
dreamy kiss made of Rock river water,
there lives man whose household has
been managed forlo these many moons
by gushing damsel with bangs; and
whose wife is in the insane asylum. The
man is uncle to a gay youth, who has
been paying court at the shrine of the
housekeeper. Many an enchanting sum
mer evening have they wandered by the
waters, and made love by the light OF
Luna. while the sandpipes and killdeers
fitted darksomely by. and the bullfros
bayed the moon. Suddenly this blissfu
state of things were rudely dispelled
The uncle swore it was the nephew
fault, and the nephew swore it was con
spiracy concocted by his uncle, into which
that old sinner had frightened the girl to
conceal his own guilt. We understand
that the young man has retained Hon
Chas. Durham, and proposes to astonisl
his uncle when court sets.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
MOLINE.

A child three months old, daughter
of MIR. Chas Peterson, was buried at 5
o'clock Yesterday She died of summer
complaint
Blasting still continues iu the pond and
many men and teams are at work The
appropriation Will De expended in about
two or three weeks.
Capt Bennett, Mayor Schillinger and
Judge Gould are in Chicago procuring
railroad officials names to petition of
East Moline, asking to be let into tine
city.
The saw mill of Dimock Gould & Co.
had to shut down yesterday, the river
being SO low it is impossible to float logs
to their mill. 1t is not known when
the mill will start again.
A sergeant and four privates will leave
here for Springfield about July Both, to
prepare the grounds, put up tents, etc.
for the accommodation of company F. at
the annual encampment grounds.
A large crowd of ladies and gentlemen
were at the Y. NJ. G.. A. hall last even
ing at, the reception of Company F. The
company went through many intricate
movements. ana mounted guard The
young cadets were also out in their new
uniforms and did very we'll
About o'clock yesterday afternoon q
five year old child named Myrtle Strupp
on visit from Rock Island &c
Mrs. Smith, her aunt, residing on Sixth
avenue. near Sixteenth street, was badly
burned. by her clothing taking fire from
matches with which she was playing
Had not Mrs, Alfred Shaw been passing
at the time and partially put out the fire
before other help arrived, no doubt tb,
child would have been burned to death
Late last night she was resting easily
but is very badly burned ami may not re
cover.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

The Stars 90 20 Muscatine Tuesday to
play the crack nine of that place.
The Nine Stars went to Geneseo yes
terday, and defeated the Geneseo nine
by score of 90 to r.
Sage, of St. Paul, is considered the
best catcher in the northwestern league.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after p. m. I'm the event that the
office is ciosed) will please call at VIII
mans s. Galts news stand in the postoff1ce
building, who are authorized to transact
business of every nature for the ARGUS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

After consulting with many of my
friends throughout the county, | have
concluded to announce myself as candi.
date for county judge, and request the
support of my friends.
.. E. Il. JOHNSTON
Port Byron, ILL.,, July 10, 1885.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
ANNUAL REPORT
Of the Superintendent Board of Education and Treasurer OF Mt
Rock Island School District
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
; EpUcATIoN,- Gentlemen::

honor to submit the Twepiy mint
of
1.-The an tn month ne nor
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

A Preston, Conn. man has cat whose
favorite tidbit is a nice grasshopper,
which she captures for herself.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

WANT GENERAL AGENTS-S25
w a week and expenses, or 50 cents on the dol
lar. to wholesale my goods rare chance. No
c competition Quick ssles. Address
+. NJ WEAVER.
16-1m with stamp, Adrian Mich
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

You can get cut rates over any railroad
al Blske's ticket office 1908 SeconC
avenue div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Asset:
nearly S1.0O0,000. E W Hurst. agent
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-23
HALF-CENT A WOHN.

The ARGUS hereafter will publish IN this col
ann all advertisements of Lost, Found. For Rent
For Sale, Bosrd or Rooms. Wanted. and similar
notices, at the low of one halt cent F0rd,
zach figure word, but no advertisement less
than ten cents