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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06
Testing HE CongressmAn's Influence
From the Raasas Gin Times.

Mr.. Peter McGrath, an old and respected
citizen of ST. Louis, went 70 Washington re-
Gently and told his Congressman he must have
something. Mr.. O'Neti b sled hmse ahoui
The request AID finally found an opening in
the Inferior Department The arrangem nts
were al made nd the other day Mr. NC
Grath walked into the presence Of Appoint
ment Clerk Has.l r aud said:
Pm the gintleman as Mr.. O'Neill spoke
abant,n
''Oh, yes," said Mr.. Hassler. you're Mr.
McGrath Well, Mr.. McGrath. here's your
apD intment all ready for y ~
The 81. Louisan Il CIV back and with the
bow OF "a rale ould Irish gintleman," said 70
the clerk:
''Pm very much obllg to you for the lob,
but. lhang God, l don't need it, I onls
wanted To see IL Johnny O'Neill had any in
hooence."
Ant sure emo gh the Old man persisted in
his refusal and has gone home
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

A wheel OF fortune man was thrown out
OF business in Baltimore the other day By
a decision to the effect that the operation
OF his " heel was game OF chance and a
clear violation OF the law against gam.
bling. His special plea TO the effect that
similar wheels were frequently operated
at chui CHI fairs 10 that city was overruled
by the Judge, who said that did not
make it lawful. 1t Is supposed that the
next time the church ialr managers run a
heel OF fortune they will be arrested for
keeping a gambling house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

O'DOnOvan Rosa is all the time talking
about his new explosive, which ne says is
twenty times more destructive than dyna-
mite. II is probably Rosss's adaptation
TO modern long.range controversy OF the
kind of Instrument with which Sampson
slew a thousand Philistines In hand to
hand combat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

From the Montgomery AdDerfissr (Dsm.l
1t Is the declared policy OF the Democratic
party TO put Marsha and District Attorneys
on salaries. IL is better for them and better
for the government, and the argument tn Il II
7 necessary u incite them to the discharge Of
Lhelr duties by paying them in fees, is re-
necllon on their Intelligence and honesty
The government will be as well served under
salary as under fee system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06
CURRENT COMMENT.


= 'V7' nc NdsholKIe Nfr1cdH tDs"l'J
10 ne successful in any ampaign-and es-
pecialy IN the one pend ny TINS year in Ten
ne sect VIII be necessary not 10 be handi-
capped with such membranes a. local dead
issues. Inerr are live issues enough pressing
for conslf GRAFTON to occupy all the attention
aud study OF this generation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The question of strictly controlling
grain elevator charges by law in New
York is becoming an important one. 1t
is sa!d that the elevators charge about
three times AS much for handling grain
as it costs to handle It IN the ola fashioned
muscular way. The elevators paw 8 per
cent. dividends working 10 only one
eighth OF their capacity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The smaller cities of the West are CIV
ing up their telephone exchanges on ac-
count OF the rentals being increased. The
people are coming to the conclusion that
the telephone is luxury, but by NO
means a necessity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The halt million young Goldfish that we're
deposited in the Gulf OF Mexico, 80 miles
of Pensacola Monday, were introduced 10
their new settlement by Capt. Mullett. Il
q 10 be hoped toe strangers will live IN
harmony with the untitled muilets IT the
gulf, though it is TO be feared that these
nnical dow n-Easters have gotten into an
uncongenial element.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

One OF the handsOmest trade reviews
yet issued in the south is that recently
sent out by that excellent paper, the Chat
tanooga Times. 1t Is a large pamphlet
with Illuminated cover, Is illustrated,
and presents the principal industrial fea-
lures Of the city in a very attractive man
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The name Of the East Tennessee Wes-
1eyan University at Athens, Tenn, has
been changed TO 'Grant Memorial Uni
versity." 1t Is probably hoped by the
trustees that the change Of the name Of
the institution Will bring IL fame, luck
and money, besides being an evidence OF
gratitude, Gen. Grant having made the
frst cash donation for building the school
when Il WAS ORGANIZED in 1857.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

Eyes" said Boyle, the milkman, TO his
neighbOr, Jones, as he exhibited small
phial containing a curious salve-like sub
stance, ''This is one of the hair looms of
our family. 1t is a pie of butter that
was churned by my great-great-grand-
motharV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The Queen evidently fears that neither
Mr.. Gladstone nor any other man can
save the country, and at the same time
keep up the enormous appropriations for
the support of the numerous members OF
the rOyal family,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

Matthews, the new California pugilist,
who won his laurels in Australia, wants
to meet Jno. l.. Sullivan in the arena.
The young man seems to have a great
deal more pluck than discretion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The unusually critical aud careful New
York Sun aliudes to "a liquor law intro
duced into the Ohio Assembly" It is diff
ficult to imagine why liquor law should
have been introduced into the Ohio AS
semhly, unless it was invited to a seat on
the floor in order to show how badly it had
been abused by some Of the honorable as
eembly men
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The Vermilllon county, ILL.,, farmers,
who use corn for fuel say it is far prefer
able to wood and coal on account of its
cheapness, cleanliness, hardness and
lheat-giYing properties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

The Chattanooga police have received
no pay for 90 days, owing to a legal con-
troversy between the Police Commits
sioners and the City Council, the former
having been enjoined from paying the
monthly bills. As it is probable that the
suit will not be settled for six months, or
more, the officers are in rather I'M
pleasant situation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

1t remains to be seen whether the tears
OF the Queen will have any more effect on
the grand old man than the taunts and
curses of his enemies, and the foolish ar
dor Of some of bis supporters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

Several New York mllliOnalres, 1t is
said, are still anxious to buy islands on
the Southern coast for game preserves,
but it seems that they nearly all want lit
tie ones for ten cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

1t is said that the Lookout Mountain IN
cliaed railroad Will be completed by May
1, when an iron tower will be erected I'M
der the famous point for the benefit of
visitors,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

1t is said that Ex.President Arthur's
Indigestion grows worse, and that he has
become a confirmed hypocOondriac.
There are two old and certain cures
which he can avail himself OF II he will;
one 10 70 ''dig in his garden aad let fancy
drinks alone," and the other is TO take
daily three teaspoonfuls OF sand from
Snow Spring, Dooly county, in this State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06
Government Aid for Canals.

The promoters OF the Hennepin canal
scheme would doubtless be very glad to
have the New York Legislature favor
the proposition to ask Congress for So
100000 for the enlargement OF the Erie
canal. Congress- could not, of course,
grant anything to that canal without I'M
dertaking to build the HennepIn canal.
The proposition to help the Erie canal,
therefore, would have the assistance OF
ali those who are supporting the Henne-
pin scheme.
Some OF the New York papers, however.
do not favor the proposition. They think,
that the State has all along maintained
the Erie canal and is still able to do so.
To accept government aid for il would be
equivalent to giving up absolute control
OF 1t. 1t has cost the State in all about
$50 000. 900, but it is estimated that the
State has received from it over 500. 000,-
900. From these figures it is evident that
the State can we'll afford to enlarge It. II
Congress should help to enlarge the Erie
canal it would have 10 appropriate the
money to build the HenDepin canal and a
half dozen other canals which are pro-
jected. Before the government goes into
the canal building business 1t had better
finish improving the rivers and harbors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

Some Of the papers continue to grieve
that Congress Is without a professional
humOrist. Can tbe brethren OF the press
see no fun In the Edmunds resoluuong
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

Politicians are rarely ever blessed with
the Jewel of consistency, but sometimes
in being inconsistent they condemn them
selves. The Buffalo Courier has this to
say about the telephone business: "H
Senator Garland's act OF becoming inter
esled IN the Pan Electric Company was
inconsistent with his duty as Senator
then Senator Edmunds' act Of serving be-
tore the courts as an attorney Of one OF the
companies hostile 10 the Bell Company
was also inconsistent with his duty as
Senator. 1t is hopeful sign that public
sentiment Is becoming more and more sen
sitiye regarding the conduct Of public
men,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06
Reeistsred at tie Post once in sapaHnah.

The MORNING NEWS is published daily IN
GLIDING sunday. 1t is served TO subscribers
IN Fhe CITY, BY newsdealers ana carriers on
their own account at Is cents week, 81 o.
a month, s. % for six months and $40 % Tor
one yeHr.
The MORNING NEWS, BY mail, including
Sunday, one month, u 90; Six months % W.
one year, $40 90. $500 =.
The MORNING NEWS, By mail, six times
week without sunday issue), ak months, u ";
one yesr, s. on.
WEEKLY NEWS one year, 81 IS. In CLUBS Oh
Eve. one yesT, s. co. nj,
Subscr ptions payable in advance. hemls
BY postal order or note, check or registered
letter, Currency sent by mail az risk OF
sehders. ,.....od
Letters and kilograms should be addreSseu
MORNING NKws. Savannah, ga" ..,..
AID ertising rates made known on appii0S-
ton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-06

WE observe that Fifth street statoner has
lowered the price Of stylographc pens to 81.
Iuis disposes Of the calumnv that the only
thing that would not come down about these
Dens was the .--PhtiddciDhid CAL.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30
a Good Investment.

Anyone who has ever dealt in lands,
knows that no investment of money will
so surely and quickly yield q return, as
such venture If carefully made. To
the absolute safety Of 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 immiA
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
rigourous cold winter, added to a 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 to
own his farm at smaller cost and with less
labor than is required to pay rent for the
land he occupies here, or the interest on
the money he has invested in it.
If you are looking for q safe place to
invest money, where it will pay you
large and sure profit or If you are farm
er and want farm of your own, call on
me and see what / have to offer. will
make the visit profitable to you. Office
over American Express office, Rock Is
land. Ill. SAvLLE JOHNSTON.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30

The first Christmas tree festival OF
Trinity church was held at Turner hall
last evening. and was a grand success
Rev. r. F. Sweet conducted the usual
festival service at Trinity church late in
the afternoon. 1t was an evening song
service and was participated in by the
children of the Sunday school. The ex,
ercises at the hall consisted of piano
solo by Miss Carrie jackson, Il piano and
violin solo by the Misses Koehler, vocal
music by ladies' quartette from Moline,
and carols by the children. The Sunday
schools of Trinity and Trinity mission
united in the services, and three hundred
and seyenty>five were given magnif-
cent supper. The tree was then lighted
and gifts presented to each child.
1t was a most enjoyable affair,
and reflected great credit upon the rector,
Mr.. Sweet, and the ladies of the churches
who assisted him in the preparation of
the entertainment
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30
HOW DID 1T CATCH?
A Mysterious Fire In the Rear Of a
school Building Early this
Morning

A peculiar fire occurred 10 the rear of
the Seventh ward school building at 80
this morning. At about that time the
sheds and outhouses were discovered in
flames, and an alarm from the Seventh
ward was promptly sounded. The usual
changing of bells all over the city ensued,
arousing everybody from their slumbers,
and again demonstrating the nuisance OF
a volunteer departm ent. Let it be said
to the credit of Chief Knox and the COM
panies who were on hand, though, that the
alarm was quickly responded to, and
with the combined hose of three co mpa-
nies-the Rescues, Gilpins and Cables
Chief Knox was, after a great deal of
difficulty, enabled by laying 400 feet
of hose to reach the scene of the fire, and
then the nearest hydrant was SO far
away that only one stream could be used.
The firemen succeeded in conflning the
flames to the out buildings and thereby
saved the school building itself.
Several hundred bushels Of coal were
entsiling total loss with the
buildings of something like $500. How
the fire originated at that unearthly time
of night when the coldness of the atmos-
phere was sufficient to keep most people
in bed, is mystery.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30

II was indeed an almost marvellous cs,
cape that Engineer Allen Hamilton and
Fireman John Larkin, of locomotive 5S,
of the c., r. |. & P. had last night They
were coming this way from Chicago, and
had stopped at Sheffield to coal up. Mr..
Larkin was shoveling some coal into the
furnace, when he discovered a
small tin can on the end of the shovel.
HIS first impulse was to dash it into the
furnace. but upon reflection he decided
to examine it, when he found it to be
filled with blasting powder. 1t was
miners can, the powder being used for
blasting in the mines, which had evidents
ly got into ii quantity of coal when 1t left
the mines. Had it been thrown into the
roaring furnace it would have blown the
engine to atoms and the engineer and
fireman into eternity before they had
known what struck them, and then the
terrible casualty would have been en-
shrOuded in mystery as to the cause of
it, Mr. Hamilton and Mr.. Lsrk;u both
live in this city, and are to be congrau-
lated on their narrow escape.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30
SUBURBAN SIFTINGS.
CARBON CLIFF. Dec. o..

The literary society has disbanded
Welcome beautiful snow, we will DOS
sibly have sleIghride yet
Great Scott who is Mr.. Boliver and
who is the old man? They must be some
relation to each other.
VIM. Duniway thinks he has rested
long enough. and has gone to work Tor
the Southwestern Coal company.
There is war brewing on the bluff;
when the first guns are fired. We will let
the public know
The funeral Of Mrs. George Weaver
occurred the 2Sth inst, at the Universal
cemetery
We understand that the Southwestern
Coal company has advertised for one
hundred miners. but they need but one
more team
Travellers wishing to stop over at Car
bon Cllf are requested TO patroniZe the
Kennedy house, as their accommodations
are first class.
John Mcdonald had ought to buy an
| acre or two of land for burying ground
for stock, for if he keeps on losing them
as he b this winter, he will need place
for bun Al purposes.
Parties wishing a load of first class
coal do not fail to call upon the old relis-
Bile mine of SilVis Bros. They have coal
constantly on hand, so there will be no
delay in loading.
Heagy, Stoddard & CO. are doing
good business. They have several horses
and mules drawing coal over their tram
way to Port Byron Junction. 1t is
shipped north over the c., NJ & St. P.
road.
There will DE several changes made in
our vicinity next spring. T. S. Silvis
will move to Rock Island, and also w.
A. Porter. J. Murry will move on the
farm of Wm. Porter and John Mcdonald
will take the farm of Mr. Silvis.
There was dance at Hampton last
Friday night. A load of our Cliff boys
went over, and report good time if one
of the party did lose his hat and another
his scarf. They were taken from the
dressing room through mistake, no
doubt.
Two of our shining lights, noted for
their fistic prowess, got into difficulty
Christmas eve, and it seemed for time
that they could not settle it without a
fight, and yet they could not agree upon
the rules governing the fight. John
wanted Queeensbury rules and Flem
wanted Gooseberry Gooseberry rules
are to fight with corn cobs. standing one
hundred yards apart and no running up,
so you see the latter was safe, but John
says Flem will get it yet.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30

There died at her residence in South
Rock Island at p. In. yesterday, at the
age of forty-seven years. eight months
and twenty days. Mrs. Margaretha
Scherer, wife of Mr.. George Scherer.
of cancer. The funeral will take
place at ! o'clock from t he house,
and services services at in the Luther
an church on Twentieth street, tomor,
row. Friends and relatives are invited
to rttend.
Mrs. NJ. Scherer was born in Rhine
Firkheim, Hessia, Germany, in 1889, and
came to this country in 1854. and was
shortly afterward married to G. Scherer.
She leaves a loving husband and nine
children to mourn her death; also four
brothers, three of them living in this
country and one in Germany. The well
known gardener, Mr. Jacob Bruch hman,
is a brother.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30

Oscar WIley's wife has gotten tired of
him, and now seeks legal separation
Says the Davenport Democrat:
Mrs. Clara V. Wiley asks for divorce
and separation from her husband, Oscar
Wiley, claiming inhuman treatment on
Dec. 9th and at other times; that she was
threatened by defendant and called scan
dalous names. She gives in her petition
the date of her marriage as August, 1885,
in Des Moines county, and states the
number of her childred by her former
husband to be four. in age to II. She
asks temporary alimony of S35 per month
for the support of herself and children,
and asks that the relief be made perman>
ent. She also requests the restoration of
her name, Clara V. Smith, and wants her
team, wagon and household goods. She
also wishes possession of 338 acres of
land she owns in Des Moines county.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30
LOCAL NOTICES.


Machine oil and needles, at Taylor's.
Go j. T. Dixon's for suitings and
overcoatings at low prices
Overcoatings very low for the next 80
days at ]. T. Dixon's.
Select your Christmas toys from Birk,
enfeld's new stock.
We make specially Of flour and retail
it at wholesale prices. Streckfus &
Schaab.
F. c. Hoppe, the tailor, will sell choice
suitlngs and overcoatiugs at cost for the
next 80 days.
Tenderloin, spare ribs. sausage meat,
kettle rendered and leaf lard. at Gill
more's pork house.
You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket Office 1903 Second
avenue. div
Mr.. Peetz has discontinued selling at
auction, but will sell the remainder of his
stock at wholesale prices for the next
few weeks.
Go to the city mills for your flour. buck
wheat, rye -four, rye meal, graham, corn
meal, ground fresh every day. Streckfus
IL Schaab.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured thous-
ands Of cases of rheumatism. This is abun-
dant reason for belief that it will cure
you. Try it.
The P. B. G. Cl2b offer a gold medal
each to the best lady aad gentleman
waltzer attending their dance at Peal's
hall, Moline, on New Years eve.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30
MOLINE.
Thomas Trumble was out yesterday in

Thomas Trumble was out yesterday in
hisnew sleigh. 1t is beauty.
Toboggan north of postoffice in full
blast day and evening. Charge low.
Sylvan rink was flooded this morning,
and will be in good condition this even>
ing.
The election of officers of the Business
association has been postponed till next
Monday evening.
j. II, Bishop of Chicago. takes the fore
manshIp of the foundry of Williams
White & Co., owing to the absence Of Mr.
White in California.
Mr.. Isaac Dawson is at work in Chicago
and was promoted 10 foreman when at
work two days and has charge OF shop
there on two months, trial.
E. C. Guyer was fined $40 and costs
yesterday morning for using unbecoming
language to Mrs. Bengston short time
ago. The suit was before Police Nagis>
trate O'Neil. Maj. Beardsley of Rock ISL
and. was here to defend. but there was no
trial, Mr.. Guyer pleading guilty.
DR.. Jameson passed his forty-fifth
birthday February 25th, 1855 at St.
Johns on the Richlieu river. This was
when he became acquainted with Capt
Dickens. whose visit to this city terminal
ed so unfortunately in his death June II,
1885 The doctor was born in South
Moline, fact not generally known.
SONS OF VETERANS.
The entertainment last evening was at.
tended by about four hundred people, the
large halls being crowded so that stand
ing room was difficult to procure Capt.
Daggett presided by the rights of his office
as Captain of the post. and Col Den
mis- O'Reid was the first speaker introduce
ed, who in very interesting reminiscent
ces of the lamented Logan, held that he
was model soldier and advised the boys
to emulate him. There was reading, sing.
ing and at the appointed time MAJOR
Knox of Fifteenth street. got on the plat
form and eulogised his mothers ability to
bake doughnuts, which was louded ap.
plauded. The little dummer boys we're
well received. Two daughters of Peter
kadel sang several fine pieces and were
encored. The entertainment was satis>
factory to everybody and the doughnuts
and coffee tasted good. 1t was not de-
termined last night where the memorial
service to Gen. Logan will be held which
is to occur on Sunday afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-12-30
County Building.

TRANSFERS.
Dec. 27-Fred Tilke to A. E. Wood>
ward, nj lot 6. IA, 16, CIV, SlS4.
Sarah j. Mills to John Crubaugh, w34,
in lot 10. block Is, lower addition; Rock
Island, $700
Henry H. Baker to VIM. B. McIntire,
pit se3, 36. IS, 2w, 50, and VIM. 8. Nc
Intire to Ellen J. Baker, same, So.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
27-Charles T. Swain. Victor, Iowa,
Miss Emma B. Smith, Moline.
Theodore Mareherd, Miss Ruth Bray
ton. Kansas City.
28-Mauuel M. Briggs, Miss Alice A.
Burrall Rock Island.
Eli Bradford, Wayne, Neb., Miss
Scaphena Vanatta, Reynolds.
29-Hollland S. Bowman, Miss Vashti
A. Hardy. Rock Island.
John McGimpsey, Miss Annie Mas,
Coal Valley.
Rodolph F. Schaum, Miss Cora L.
Sngden, Rock Island.