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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-04-03
INCREASE.
Incidental Mention of People aud Their
Affairs from Standard Contributor.

To the Standard;
Nothing very interesting has trans
pired in this locality since our last
letter to the STANDARD, but we will
give you all we know, and also the
report of madame Rumor.
The wet weather is putting farmers
behind with their work. Some have
planted corn, while others, as usual,
are behind-hand with most of their
work.
Wheat looks remarkably we'll so
far as / have seen, and the prospects
for cakes are certainly very flatter-
ing. Wheat is small but looks very
healthy. We suppose about the usu-
al amount of oats have been sown.
Farmers have sown more clover
and grass seeds this season than they
have ever sown before. We are glad
that the people have now begun in
earnest to improve their worn out
lands.
Now, will the people quit destroy
ing their timber, which we believe is
sinful-or will they try to movealong
as their fathers did? Does the world
belong to the present generation-or
does the rising generation have any
interest in the matter? Let us profit
by what historians and scientific men
, tell us about what effect these things
will have upon the climate of coun-
try. The experimental observation
of old persons ought to teach them
something. But enough of this for
the present. | did not commence to
write an article upon this subject
which should interest everybody, as
agriculture is said to be the basis of
all prosperity.
Miss Lou Simpson, of Rowland,
we understand will take up school
shortly at the Cave school house.
Three corn stockings on hand to-
day. This does very well for such a
day as this, as it is rainy and muddy.
U. Y. Drake passed down the road
today (Monday) with few mules,
on his way to Nashville, where he
expects to sell the long-eared SER
wants.
The writer, Joe Rowland and Joe
Millrany will start to market with
some mules in short time. AS we
are rater "green," and know but lit
tie about the ways of the world, we
will get E. M. Lusk to teach us the
rules of etiquette. And also Mr..
Lusk will likely accompany us, that
we may be received into society,
should our stay South be protracted.
VIM. Ross is at his place of bust
ness again, but has not fully recover
ed from his sickness-inflammatory
rheumatism.
O. c. Grain is candidate for con-
stable of the I'd district, so we are in
formed.
Our school directors are bothered
about our public schools. They seem
to be tangled just little. Will the
County Court levy tax for school
purposes or not? Some districts are
said to be behind, and others up and
ahead. The directors should investi,
gate the matter.
OCCASIONAL.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-04-03

annually quarterly
AGENTF WANTED County and with whom liberal
will be
CRAWFORD, CLARK MCCARTNEY SuPeintendento of Agencies
| W. st.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1886-04-03
Day Boarding.

For a cheap and good meal goto the
Bonner Sisters, at the old Faulkner
stand on East Main street, McMinn-
vile, Tenn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

A misplaced switch at Davenport this
morning, caused considerable delay in
the arrival and departure of c., r. |. &
p. trains, although the accident was not
attended By loss of life or serious results.
Owing to Carelessness on the part Of
the switChman at the junction
of the main line and South western, the
Gas train for Kansas City jumDed the
track, the locomotive. however, passing
over safely, but two of the cars, the bag,
gage and express and passenger coach
being ditched. The train was pulled back
to Davenport, and a construction tram
sent down to the lower part of Daven-
poIt to replace the deraied coaches. As
the accident occurred at the junction of
the two lines, all trains were delayed, the
cannon-ball and main line going east to,
gether fifteen minutes late, and the
Southwestern east>bound about an hour
late. The damage was light but an EN-
ploye of the road will be minus his head
in consequence.
The big fight betw cen the Chicago,
Burlington & Northern and the Illinois
Central, at Galena, is still in progress,
the feature at present being the condem,
nation Of right of way, and the valuation
of the property through which the Chi
cago, Burlington d Northern proposes
passing. There is a remarkable differs
ence of opinion as to the value of the
land sought to be used as right of way by
the new road, the Central claiming it to
be worth $500, 900, while the Chicago,
Burlins ton u Northern people contend
that its value will not reach $4,000
There was also a wide diversity of opn-
ion among the witnesses examined.
The G., NJ. & st. P. company pros
pose TO introduce the system of telegraph
ing from moving cars recently invented
By Edison and successfully tried in New
York. When it is in operation any one
on o train will be able to send messages
either on business or social matters to
their friends, and thus be saved the trou.
BILE of hunting up telegraph Office at the
stations.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

What Crawford Wants.

W. F. Crawford, from the classic re-
gions of Edgington, was in the city today,
feeling the political pulse in regard to his
chances for the republican nomination for
the legislature next fall. Crawford came
within one of getting the nomination two
years age, when Hon. Harry cleveland
secured the prize, end he swears by all the
gods in the Roman calendar that if he is
not the chosen son at the next conven>
ton there will be direful trouble in the
camp of the G. o. p. in this particular
neck o woods. In this connection we
we will add that there is another ambi-
tious Edgingtonian of the republican per-
suasion who believes he could represent
the district as well if not better than
Crawford. Truly, we may expect great
excitement in the political line this year.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
MOLINE.

Tramps have forsaken Moline since the
stone pile was applied to them as
winters resort.
Miss Schillinger received on her birth>
day anniversary an expensive diamond
collar button from her brother Albert,
with the other presents from friends.
The annual meeting of the Foreign
Missionary society will be held in the NJ.
E. church on Tuesday next at Up. m.
This will be thanks offering meeting,
voluntary subscriptions only received.
The Tooth day prisoner escaped yester
day by slipping the ring which surround
ed his leg, over his foot, leaving the ball
and chain as the only evidence that he
had ever been there. He won't be seen
here again for few weeks.
The genial Alderman War; has on one
of his fingers what is often found at the
end of rope. lie does not feel good
over it, does not like it, yet he nurses it
with almost motherly care. "Mank ind as
d problem deiies definition
AT the peoples caucus in South Moline
tomorrow. at Fairview school house,
politics will be disregarded, and men
nominated, who are honest, capable and
free from guile. East Moline and
Stewartvile may not consider themselves
| of SO much importance after this election
When Mr. Ryder. of South Moline, was
elected supervisor he received sixty cents
| from the party whom he succeeded He
has now over 800 on hand. Parties can
| draw their own conclusions. This Ian
| guage was used at recent public meet
ing in East Moline.
Druggist Sandstrom has purchased 9
very large and beautiful music box, which
he had on exhibition last evening. II
plays eight tunes, among them mel
| Gwyun, Last Rose of Summer,
Chimes of Normandy" etc There il
an attachment which changes the music
to that OF harp. On listening to il ant
seeing it work, We could not decid,
which to admire most, the delightful mu
sic or the brain that concocted such al
ingenious piece of mechanism.
The solons of East Moline, held a sta
chamber meeting in which they decide,
to get up petition TO beg the city o
Moline, ON account of their helples
condition. to let them alone and not in.
sist on compelling them to come into tn
city. Ii their petition is diSregarded
Geo. Edwards has declared his intention
to resort to arms at once for their rights
n committee has been appointed to draf
a declaration of independence and tn,
cause therefor.
At the secret meeting in the city mar
shal's Office between Mr. Riley and Mr.
Morey on Tuesday evening. to which n,
reporters were allowed admittance
Morey had a chance to explain why b
conducted himself so at the Peal hous
the Sunday night previous, when h,
knocked at the door of Mrs. Riley
sleeping apartments In the absence of he
husband He said he heard her coughin,
and this was why he made the advance
and that he mentioned the matter to sew
eral friends previous to that night. VIVA
! was Morey's idea of consulting with 9th
ers before the attempt to gain admit
tancc? Nothing could be done at tn
secret meeting, and Mr.. Riley went t
Rock Island yesterday and swore out
warrant against Morey for disorderl
conduct and indecency, tending to de
bauch public morals.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
FIVE HOURS OF FUN.
READ THE PRIZES
GENTS PRIZES:

1T. For the most elegant costume: An eIe-
CANT par 80 dress pants from Isaac Kothschild's
ihe popular and one price clOthier and merchant
amor i"% ana loi west Second street, Davenport
sud. Forthe most original costume. An ele
ssnl gold scan pin, from ". r. johnson. w.ict-
maker and teweier, lTa3 Second avenue.
ID For the best dramatic costame: Life Of
zen. Grant, an elegantly bound book from Il
Stahpton Co, book and stationery store, Rock
Island.
4Jh For the most comical costume: Morocco
covered collar and cuh box, from " lin aus a
Gait news dealers, Rock island
9Th For the best old msn: An elegant bugg,
whip, from F iliolph, harness store Rock Isl
and.
9Th, For the best dude: An ELEGANT spripg
style stik hat from l. Liberman gents lurnisher
merchant tailor, hatter etc, hock Leland
1jh For the best fat m8n: Barrel Of apples
from W. c Weleh X Bro, grocers lS0. second
avenue, Rock Island.
Sh, For The best representation old Sport Rag
/ Baby An ele ant travel ing bag, from j. W
Wi1tel' funk depot, Rock Island
9Th. For the best boy: season ticket to
the rink
l0ia For the bestlocal hi An order II pair
elegant spring style custom made shoes ff0m
John o Freed, under RohiBsons Bank, aides
ara genttemens shoes and boots made from sexual
neasurement--a guide to fit a y foot Call and
see him.
llth, Forthe best noted politician Beautiful
sin plush broom case
I'm The best policeman: Elegant china
mash and milk set
| 18Th. The best foreign character; Box OF hne
cigars from BDou cigar store, Postofilce block.
lith. The best old Uncle Tom representation
| Elegant hanging lamp from c. H Hnr chs crock
| cry store, Davenport.
18th. For the best jockey costame Elegant
| muller, from ]. Lberman, Rock Island.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
A BlGAMIST'S VICTIM.
A Rock Island Girl Narrowly Escapes
Becoming Rasears Third
Wife.

Wednesday evenings ARGUS contained
an account of the arrest OF Mark Jones
on the charge of bigamy, the arrest be
ing made at the instance OF his first wife,
who found him living at Davenport with
she was his legal wife, and that she had
never been divorced from him. The
Democrat of last evening details the facts
as follows,
The more one hears of the doings Of
Mark Jones, the bigamist. who was ar
rested Tuesday. as reported in the Demo>
crdt, the more it becomes evident that he
is constituencies scoundrel. Ii has be-
come known that for the past seven
weeks he has been paying attentions to a
young woman in Rock Island. who has
about $500 in cash, she not knowing
| that he had wife and child in Daven,
port. She was informed of the facts on
Sunday last, but was so infatuated with
| Jones that she refused to believe what
was told her-and it came out that she
and Jones had agreed To 90 away togeth>
err He intended to abandon his
wife and child in Davenport,
whom lie had robbed of their all,
as he hal abandoned his wife and
children in st. Louis, after robbing them
of their all-tlee with his new victim, and
stay with her as long as her $500 lasted
| Wife No. says that in st. Louis after he
| had squaudered the $1,000 her uncle had
given her, she went to work as a seam
stress to support herself and children
and husband too, for he did nothing but
loaf and drink. She secured sewing
machine on the installmcnt plan. When
the last twenty dollars was due, she gave
her husband the amount and requested
| him to call at the machine agency and
pay it. He had been sober and peniteut
for several days, and she thought she
would encourage him by showing him
that she was willing to trust him and hell
him when he was doing right. She never
saw HIM again until she confronted hin
in Justice kramer's Office yesterday foul
years after he abandoned her He uSeC
the twenty dollars to flee from the CITY
with-to come to Davenport and entral
another young woman who had money
In 1888, when he was in New Orleans
with his second victim, and squanderins
the latter's means, he sent his first wifi
800 of his second wlfe's money, anC
wrote her string of lies to keep he
quiet. Yesterday the sooundrel had TIN
check to ask George Jones, his seconC
wife's brother. to 60 on his bond for s.,
600. and keep him from jail. Mr.. Jone
had directly lost $500 by endorsing a nott
for him-and respectfully declined Il
bond himself for 81 U0O more. The big
amist's mother died in Cincinnati yea
and half ago and her last words were
Beg Mark, for me, to change his life an,
60 back to his wife and children" Tn
dying mother had no idea that her so
had added bigamy to his infamous deeds
The young lady in this city who is sal,
to have been so infatuated with Jones /
well and favorably known, and Is to b
congratulated en- her fortunate cscap
from ruin at the hands of this rascal
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

Tickets good for forty days.
For full particulars call on me, at my
office, over the American express office,
opposite the postotiice.
The lands to which | make these rates
are the finest left unsold in Kansas, and
! can sell some of them as low as 81. rs
per acre, and on long time.
For maps, pamphlets of all kinds, and
full information. call at my office Sa-
vile Johnston, land agent A, T. & $. +.
r r. lands, Rock Island, H.
Full fare refunded to land buyers.
Money to loan in sums to suit borrow
er, on good real estate security, from 6
to s per cent interest, long time, liber al
term of payment.
Kansas Are you farmer? Why not
get your own farm while land is cheap
and terms of payment liberal, better buy
than rent. We can show you Kansas land
at no expense to you, if you buy, and if
you don't buy ii costs you only you fare,
and that at my special reduced rate.
Iowa lands for sale, cheap as ever, and
as good as were ever put on the market.
Terms and prices given on request, a
postal card will do as well as letter and
costs but cent. Write to me for ma ps
etc.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
At the Theatre

Newell Il Fieidings Comedy com ,,any
was greeted by large and well pleased
audience in the side.splitting comedy,
'Muldoons Picnic, at Harper's theatre
last evening. Mr.. John Fielding person
ated Michael Muldoon," and Mr.. Rob
V. Ferguson, Dennis Mulcaby," in a
manner superior in the minds of many to
that of Barney & Fay, who made their
names in the piece These gentlemen
are both excellent comedians and they
carry the keys to the pleasing and anus
ing features Of the comedy in which they
appear. Miss Maggie Fielding made a
favorable impression as Mrs. Muldoon,
and the support in all particulars was
his strong as it was during other perform
ances.
Tonight an entirely new piece, "2-15,
which is said to be the best in the COM
pany's repertoire, will be given, and al
the matinee tomorrow afternoon Josh
Whtcomb" will be presented.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

Tailors wanted, at Liberman's.
Fresh fish of all kinds, at Lamps.
The grandest show of all at Harper's
theatre this evening.
Refreshments served from s till II at
the Y M. G. A, social tonight
A nice lot of fresh chickens and turk
eys, at Lamps.
Go to Liberman and be suited Cheap
er than ever before.
Tonight the roaring play of 2:l5 will
be presented at Harper's theatre,
Attend the Y. NJ. G. A. social tonight
in their new rooms.
Dunlap aud Guyer hats have arrived at
Liberman's.
Matinee tomorrow afternoon at the
theatre. .
E. T. Bo'wlby, of Dixon, spent last
night with relatives at the Harper.
2:15, 2:15, 2:15 at the theatre this
evening.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
The Butchers Reply.

ROCk ISLAND, March l.
EDITOR ARGUs:-In yesterdays iAi0a
is an article stating in substance that the
Rock Island butchers have associated aud
banded together, have determined To run
the imported butchers shop out of town
AMI with this object in view, have de
cided on a simultaneous tumble in prices,
and cut rates were made all along the
line, each and every of which statement
is false and without even shadow of
truth to support it. The Rock Island
butchers are not associated or banded to.
gether for any purpose such as charged.
They have not determined and do not
seek to run anybody out of town, but
wish to see many more come to town
than now do. They think there is plenty
of room for others without being driven
out of town themselves. Like others,
they each have their own business and
attend to it, and fix their own prices In
dependent of each other or Of
outside butchers. They have not
made or decided on, or even thought of
any change in prices. Our meats are pur>
chased chiefly from the farmers Of Rock
Island county; are the best that can be
procured here, and quite as good as that
furnished by the stock market of Wilton,
Iowa, and our prices are the current rates
as heretofore charged by us. and are
quite as low as can be afforded for fresh
home>fed stock To sell at the cut rates
quoted would absorb a more 'ampIe cap
ital" and q la ropr .'fraVp e,f choice cattle
close at hand than We have got. Should
we wish to quit the business, ar accumus
late an overstock Of low grade meats, we
would try to get rid of them p. d. O., and
at bankrupt rates, but we are not in that
fix ANTHONY Koch, President,
FRED SCHUETT, Secretary,
Rock Island Butchers Union
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
MURDER AND MORPHINE.
BrO0ding Over the Former, Leads 10
Over Indulgence in the Latter.
Remarkable Case.

A remarkable case was developed at
Davenport recently, the facts of which
are of tragic and dramatic and wonder
full nature as is seldom, if ever heard of.
The fore part of the present week there
was discharged from the German clinic,
at Davenport, man named George W.
Whitley, wealthy hardware merchant
at st. Paul, who had been patient at
the clinic Cor three weeks under treat.
ment as II morphine eater The career OF
the patient up to the date of his admis'
sion to the hospital, as related by the pa
tient himself is such as might be Ques-
toned by one not having substantiated
proof Of It's truth The facts, however,
AS given upon good authority. are these
Three years ago, Geo. W. Whitley,
who was of vcnturesome disposition,
and being young, with ample means for
investment, took the advice of the i'm
mortal Horace Greeley and turned his
face westward. He landed in Dakota,
in the wild regions Of the far western
part Of The territory He was thrown into
contact with low class. and he soon
drifted into life of dissipation and
gambling One night, while seated
around card table, Il dispute arose and
one of the roughs present struck Whitley
and a terrible alteration ensued, during
which, Whitley shot his assailant and
killed him. Whitley was subsequently
tried for murder convicted and sentenced
to pay the extreme penalty of the law
He succeeded however. in getting new
trial and this time was acquitted upon the
ground of self-dcfense. He naturally
broOded over his condition. and though
he was acquitted of the crime, the shocl
of the result of the first trial and the in
tervening suspense wore upon HIM, anC
his physician prescribed morphine as I
remedy to produce sleep and quiet hi
nerves.
The effect was soothing, and Whitley
without the knowledge Of his physician
increased these doses each day, until hi
acquired passionate fonduess for thu
drug; he could not live without it and hl
became so he could take enormous doses
doses which would kill q dozen mel
without anything other than pleasant re
suits to him, He became morphine
cater OF the worst known type. He 10
Gated at ST. Paul, but his insane habi
kept with him. He arrived at that stag
when he would consume as high as 10'
grains a day, and three weeks agC
he was placed in the clinic over TIKI
river for treatment. His case was ont
which had astOnished medical science
and his attendants were compelled tt
bind him to keep him from seeking tn
drug which had almost been his ruin. III
was first given sixty grains day, and TN
dose gradually reduced each day until h
was pronounced cured of the terrible ap
petite. In the meantime, however. Ia
was raving maniac upon the subject
and fought for the drug like one woult
for his liberty in the hands of cannibal
or the paws of wild beasts.
On Tuesday the patient left for hi
home at st. Paul cured man, so he says
and when one-fourth of a grain of MOI
phine is considered the maximum dose
1Oj grains in a single day seems sufficen
to send whole army of men to eternity
but it did not kill this wonderful patient
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12

Ladies love delicate and delicious per-
fumes. In Parker's Hair Balsam they not
only satisfy this taste, but have an article
which arrests falling hair, removes dams
druff, restores the original color and i'm
parts beautiful gloss, softness and life
Does not soil the linen, is not dye,
cleanly and economical
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
LADIES' PRIZES

list. For the most elegant costume out pair
elegant gold hrgogllts, from W II. Jalu-7u-
loweler and matchmaker. iIs3. Second steuus,
Rock Island.
I'd. For the most orirati: Elegant -puug
bonnet. from the Fair. mil iacry uelsYt 5 Tired
tcll manager, Davenport.
81. For the best dramatic costume Elegant
ebony musk stand, from K. CHAMPION s. o. book
and stationery store. Second Jy euUe Rock Island.
4th. For the best old lady Pair elegant
French KID dress boots from Z. Turner'S boot and
shoe store. Second ayegue, BocS Island Cost
9Th. For the best flower .rrl Beautiful plush
stationery box. from Nilman- a G44i news deal
ers, Rock Island
6th. For the best ld5uo. Elegant plush odor
case, from Y. II Thomas drug store, opposite
Rock island House.
7tb Fer the best Topsy; Elegaat opera Ind
gloves, from Geo Bennett, manufacturer Of
gloves, 1851 Second avenue
s.b Tor the best twins; one hsli dozen fine
linen haHdkerchets,
9th For the best representation Of Old Mother
Hubbard: Elegant cake box, from DayidiDon's
stoves, refrigerators, etc. ltll Second Avenue.
Rock lslaud.
10th. For the best paper costume f egant
box OF choice confectionery, from keeli s MatA
ice cream paflofs, Second avenue Rock Island
18th. FOR the most comieal costume: Beauu-
full plush shopping bag fromJ " Wirtel, frunk
and bag depot, second Avenue
Is.h' Tor Tue nest representation Of an Old
maid; Season ticket to the rink
l5th. FOR the best Quakeress: beautiful
shk plush Ia BORNE wall case from T. f. Carr
wall paper window shades. Novelties N ar good.
ana plaque flowers. Lessons ia various branches
by Mrs Cary.
l4th For che best foreign character: An order
Tor ohe-hah dozen tabinet photographs, from
Rasmussen, photographer corner Eighteenth
street and Second Avenue.
18th For the best little Red Riding Hood An
elegant accordion, from d. Roy Boylhy, music
store, Second avenue
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-03-12
Harmon.

The committee on arrangements for the
st. Patrick's day entertainment are deter
mined to furnish sufficient eloquence for
the occasion. Besides Hon. E. NJ Sha-
ron, of Iowa, Hon. Lawrence Harmon, of
Peoria, has consented to be present. 1t
is needless to say that Mr.. Harmon Is one
OF the silvesetongued orators of the Kick
apoo, and will make the welkin ring
for the Irish cause,