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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

About three tons OF yarn are used ever,
year in the manufacture OF base balls
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03
Sixtieth Year.

Sugar-cane has been successfully raised
near san Luis ObispO. Cal. this Season
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03
A Ladv's Unfortunate Experiencr

An unusually large banana crop is re
ported from all parts OF Mexico.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

Thirty-four salt wells have been put
down in Wyoming county, New York. this
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

The rasin growers OF California expect
10 make an average Of 500 an acre thi,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

Baltimore people read 10y gas that cost
only 30 cents per thousand feet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

A candidate for political Office is too often
judged by his cigars Yonkers Statesman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCmEs for Coughs
and Colds: The only article OF the kind
which has done me good service / want
nothing better. Rev r. If. Craig. Otis
vile, y. y Soid oaiy in borcs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-03

The Youh's Companion celebrates this
year its sixtieth anniversary. 1t might
well he named the tHiUerSdl Companion"
since It's readers are found in 100000
families. 1t i so wisely edited that its
pages are as interesting 10 adults as 10 the
young people. Besides the best Short and
Serial Stories il contains a great variety
Of popular and useful information on Ma
tural History, Science, Home Arts Games
and Sports, and is fully illustrated. IL
costs but SLID "a year, and "a subscription
sent now Is credited 20 January, ISIS.
The markets OF Tacoma, Washington
territory, are glutted with huckleberries
II afflicted with sore eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson Eye Water Druggists sell it,
91c
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
LOCAL NOTICES.

Go j. 7. 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-
enfelds new stock.
Go to J. T. Dixon for low prices on
suitings and overcoatiDgs.
We make specially of -four aud retail
it at wholesale prices Streckfus y
Schaab.
F. c. Hoppe. the tailor. will sell choice
suitings and overcoatings at cost for the
next 80 days.
Tenderloin, spare rios, sausage meat
kettle rendered and leaf lard. at Gil
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 fer the next
few weeks.
Go to the city mills for your flour, buck
wheat, rye flour, rye meal, graham, corn
meal, ground fresh every day. Streckfus
IL Schaab.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured thous-
ands of cases of rheumatism. This is album
dant reason for belief that 1t will cure
you. Try it.
The P. B. c. GLIB offer gold medal
each to the best lady aHd gentleman
Walter attending their dance at Peals
hall, Moline, on New Years eve.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
A Queer Verdict.

The verdict of the coroner's jury,
ON. f. Sweeney foreman), in the matter
of the murder of James Jackson by
Geo. Erbst last Sunday morning, has
been the subject of much comment, owing
to the jury's assuming to say that there
was provocation for the deed after hold,
ing Erbst for murder. The coroner's
jury's duty ends when it ascertains the
cause of the death of the person upon
whose body the inquest is held The
question Is to what may have bee the
cause or motive of the crime should be
left for the grand jury and circuit court
to decide, aud had the jury been given
sound legal advice the last clause of the
verdict would have been omitted Cor
oner Halves did right in expressing his
disapproval of the verdict.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
A Subject of Charity

A subject of deeper sympathy and of
charity could not be well imagined than
is the widow OF James jackson, the
victim of last Saturday nights bloody
tragedy. Since the murder of her hus.
band, Mrs. Jackson has given birth to her
first child, and with the little one to
support, she is left penniless. with scarce
ly the means to buy food; without
friends, save those who have kindly
volunteered their services, she is thrown
upon the world. The attention of the
public is called to this matter with a
hope that q subscription may be started
for the benefit of the unfortunate woman
who, in the hour Of her terrible affection,
is left destitute and alone. with an infant
to care for.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
MOLIN z,

Toboggan north of postaifice in full
blast day and evening. Charges low.
Jonathan Huntoon and w. H. White
left last evening for California to spend
the winter.
Rev. A. r. Morgan has accepted a
position with the Moline Plow Co. as
solicitor of advertising for the Western
Pl0pmaa.
Y. NJ. c. A. New Yes- ; reception to-
morrow, day and e~ening. The hall is
decorated nicely and fountain will play
in sone corner. All are invited.
The ]. S. Keator Lumber company is
preparing to take care of the raft of logs
stranded near Campbell's island, and
froze in there. The company will haul
them on shore.
Mrs Erickson, whose residence was
on Sixth avenue. on the bluff, died
Thursday. Sac has been ailing for
several weeks and was eighty one years
old. The fune raj will be held from the
residence Saturday forenoon at 10.
The New Years reception at the \. NJ j..
c. A. hall will be held on Saturday even
ing, They are preparing the hall for the
entertainment, and as it is free, no doubt
large crowd will call during the day
and evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31

Charley Bloom is. because the Rock
Island house will do big business to-
morrow.
Charley Wheaton is. because he will
not eat his New Years day dinner in
Kansas.
L. s. McCabe, Oliver 0lsen.I. S. White
and others are. because the lllini club is
a success.
John Schafer. Jr., is, because he se>
cured to the democracy the office of
county treasurer.
Judge Adams is. because he is allowed
by the people to continue to preside over
the county court.
DR.. G. G. Craig is, because under his
supervision the sanitary condition OF the
city is A No. 1.
T. II. Thomas is, because the holiday
season was long enough to make good
demand for novelties.
E. W. Hurst is. because the world
would go to pieces if it were not for the
lawyers.
A long suffering public Is, because
there is to be change in the police de-
partment next spring,
r. c. Willerton is, because he knows
better than to attempt to cross the ice on
a cold night again without miniature
thermometer in his pocket.
The ARGUS is, in wishing everybody
"a bright and prosperous, and happy
New Year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
BRIEFLETS.

No ARGUS tomorrow.
Nice turkeys at Lamps,
New Years eye; goodbye to 1886
Everybody is going to the rink tomor>
row.
Leave your orders for your New Years
turkey or chicken at Lamps.
R. S. Silvis. of Carbon Cliff. was in
the city today.
Exciting time expected attho FINK to-
morrow.
Miss Minnie Abbott will spend New
Tears with her aunt at Cordova.
Court meets Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock with Judge Smith on the bench.
If you want to see fine race go to the
rink tomorrow.
New premium loans by the Building
association Tuesday evening, Jan, A.
County and city offices; the postoffice,
etc, will be closed tomorrow.
Fine bananas and good pears and
grapes at Boro's under the bank.
Justice Bennett held James Riley in
bonds of $500 yesterday for trial for rape.
Get out your roller skates and 90 with
the crowd to the rink and have q good
time.
Sheriff Silvis hoisted the flag on the
court house at half mast this aftern DON
in respect to Senator Logan's funeral.
Superintendent Kemble, Principal
Hatch and County Superintendent South
well, returned from Springfield last night.
Business in general will be suspended
tomorrow as on all national and legal
holidays.
Moonlight on the Lake, will be one
of the selections sung by the quartette at
the rink tomorrow night.
Egg nog, egg nog, egg nog at John
LaFrenz's sample room all day tomor.
row. Call and see him.
The live pigeon contest is over. II
was not complete success, though those
who participated had great sport.
The flag on the Harper house is half
masted today in respect to Gen. John A
Logan.
The New Year" royal bowl will b,
full Of good cheer tomorrow at Fred APP
pelquist's. Go slake your thirst at Fred's
Mike Magrum. of the 'Tivoli," will
spread nice lunch all day tomorrow
and he wants his friends to call and Sc,
him.
! The furniture firm of Cordes g. Kan
dissolved partnership this morning. Mr.
Cordes remaining and assuming all &C.
counts.
T. W. Shea of the firm of Elliot &
Shea, Of st. Paul, who has spent the holi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
DIR. cRAIG's TRIUMPH.
A Galvanic Battery in which Local
Physieiap Taxes Pride.


Dr. G. G. Craig, city health commits
sioner, who has been one of the most
successful physicians and surgeons in
Western Illinois, has at his house, at
the head of Eighteenth street, con-
trivance with which he proposes to ac-
complish a great deal in electrical
science, which he otherwise could not. DIR.
Craig has always had considerable con
fidence in electricity if properly applied
in alternating pain and in affecting a
cure in most chronic and many acute
diseases. He has given much attention
to experimenting in this direction, and
after thorough study of the subject,
and careful inquiry as to the best appli-
ances in use, has secured through the
agency of Mr.. T. II. Thomas, of Mr..
Otto Fleming, of Philadelphia. a galvan>
ic battery. The institution was recon-
mended by DR.. Bartholow, of Philadel.
phia, under whose tutorship DR.. Craig
studied medicine, and who is one of the
leading authorities on medical electricity
in the United States. 1t took the first
prize at the centennial exhibition of
1876, and has been adopted by the gov
eminent for use 10 the medical and sur
gical departments of the main hospital
service.
The battery consists of sixty Leclanche
Gonda cells connected with the cabinet by
Insulated wires. By the vario1s appli-
ances within the cabinet all grades of
current may be administered, from the
mild and soothing to the most exciting.
The galvanometer is so constructed that
the strength of the current is indicated
in mile amperes, upon dial, SO that the
dose of electricity is measured as accu-
rstely as druggist weighs MS medicine.
This feature IN particular is a recent inns
proyement, though the entire continuance
is modern in all respects. Areporter for
the ARGUS was shown the effects of the
the electrical currents as produced by
this battery last evening, the doctor
showing how soothing c0rrent could be
given, how the current could be reversed
in an instant through the system, and
also gave vivid idea of the extent of the
shocks the instrument is capable of adj
minlstering in certain cases.
DR.. Craig has also ordered from the
same house a soapstone bath tub, which
may be readily kept clean, and by means
of which he may give electric baths. Dr.
Craig's enterprise is certainly commenda>
able.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
days in his old home in this city. leaves

days in his old home in this city. leaves
for the northern metropolis tonight.
The ARGUS carriers will have a neat
address tomorrow, and if the carrier boy
remembers you with souvenir, remem-
Der him.
The engagement Of Miss Fannie Helms
furter and Mr.. Simon Moritz, of Daven-
port, is announced. Miss Heinsfurter is
a sister of Mrs. Louis May, of this city.
John Westphal will set fine lunch all
day tomorrow, and will have such favor
lite drinks as Tom Il Jerry and egg nog.
Give him a call
The Mississippi Valley Manufacturers
Mutual Insurance company issued a
gorgeous calendar. which Secretary Fer
guson is sending around.
The West End Euchre club meets to-
night at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
J. Buford, on First avenue. The exit of
1886 and advent OF 1887 will be witnessed
by the party.
A downtown lady is seriously contem-
plating organizing dancing club for
young men unskilled in the terpsichorean
art. She should be encouraged in her
philanthropic intentions
Principal w. Ii Hatch, of the Rock
Island High school, read paper before
the State Teachers association at SPRING
field yesterday, on Culture derived from
the study of Science" Resolutions were
adopted upon the death of Gen. Logan.
Prof. Weidner will preach at the Cen-
trail Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing on the subject, A New Years Mes,
sage" Sunday school and young peo-
pies meeting at the usual hour.
At Trinity church tomorrow the oc>
casion of the feast oil the Circumcision
There will be services at 9;30 a. m. On
Sunday there will be services at 1915 a.
m. at u m. and : p. IN. At the chapel
at 2:S0 p. m.
Mirre A Coughdon pupil of Charles
r. Adams, Boston, Mass, and Amelia
CLAIR are giving instructions in voice cul>
ture and singing every Friday and Satur-
day over J. NJ. Lenz photograph gallery,
Brady street Davenport. Room Z.
One week from next Sunday Rev. Asa
Leard, of Sangamon, Ill.,. will preach TO
the congregation of the Central Presb y
terrain church. The cong regation has
secured Mr.. LeHrd on this date with a
view of extending i call to him.
The home talent troupe will show at
Milan tomorrow night, aud street car
will run at suitable time TO accommodate
those DESTROYS Of going from Rock ISL
and A rare opportunity for those who
have not witnessed this really fine enter
taiument
There will be services in the First Bap-
fist church SUNDAY, with sermon in the
morning on The Tidings Of JOY" In
the evening union temperance service
of the down-town churches will be held
at the Christian chapel with ad dress by
Rev l. W. Read GA What the Liquor
Question is, and Does"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
THE THEA TIRE.
CamilIi Carleton Opera Com
pany--"Out of Bondage
Company.

The sale of seats for the select New
Years entertainment to be given by
Manager Knell at Harper's theatre, tomor-
row evening, viii open tomorrow morn
ing at 9 o'clock. The principal attraction
will be Mile Camil.i Rennie, a dramatic
reader of note, Her impersonations are
said to be particularly successful. She
is young, pretty and talented Her
selections will be of varied nature
THE OPERA SEASON.
Probably nothing of recent years in
the amusement line announced at Rock
Island, has attracted more general inter
est than the announcement of the ap-
pearance of the Carleton Opera company,
which will sing Offenbach's most charm
ing opera, The Drum Majors Daugh>
ter. at Harper's theatre, Thursday even
ing next. The opera has been received
with the greatest favor in London, Boston
and New York. 1t is considered by long
odds the strongest opera in the Carleton
repertoire. All the old favorites are
with the company. The sale of seats
will open Monday morning at C. c.
Knell's promptly at O'Clock First come,
first served.
out OF BONDAGE"
Mr.. Clark Hubbard, the advance agent
for the Hyer Sisters, in their very success.
full drama "Out OF Bondage, " is in the
city today. The company in support is
certainly an excellent one. Who is there
that has not heard OF Sam Lucas and
Wallace King2 The Hyer Sisters them
selves have heretofore been sufficient to
attract large audiences. but with the
addition of the above artists and really
excellent company the attraction is
doubly interesting, They appear at
Harpers theatre next Friday evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
For Cash Only.

Henry Lamp the grocer is out with a
announcing the fact that on and
after January /, 1887. be will sell for cash
only, thus enabling his patrons to get the
benefits of the cash discount. He ex-
tends thanks to all customers for their
former support and trusts they will con-
tinue to give him their patronage where
by he will be able to prove the benefits
derived from the cash system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
Obituary..



Peter Egan died at his home, 1924 Vine
street. al 2;30 yesterday afternoon. De-
ceased was born in Ireland siXty>tive
years ago, and was married in Edinburgh,
Scotland, in 1850 to Miss Mary McDer-
mott, who survives her husband, with six
children p II, Eagan, who is an engineer
on the c., F. l. & P road, and four
daughters and younger son at home
Mr. Egaa had been resident of Rock
Island quarter OF century and an
employe of the G, r. 1. & P. road for
twenty years. Of late he had been
fiagman at the railroad crossing near the
foot bridge. He died of cancer, with
which he had been sufferer for some
time. He was Industrious and honest.
The funeral Will be held from St. Joseph
church at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
HORTON.
At the residence OF his parents, Mr. ant
Mrs. John Horton, 1902 Fourth avenue
at 2 o'clock this morning, Fred Horton
aged eighteen years, died of pneumonis
after painful illness. TIE young man
was IN employe of the Rock Island Lum
Der and Manufacturing company. diIigen
in, MS habits and favorite with his
friends.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
Notlea.

Until March /. 1887, Drs Barth 6
Babcock will make full sets of teeth,
upper and lower, for $50, aud partial
plates in proportion. Best material and
satisfaction guaranteed; 1924 Rock ISL
and, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31

Crate and egg 1926; range No. 4, and
nut 49, so per ton, screened and delivered
or best quality of anthracite coal.
e. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
4 Social Event.

The party given by Miss Carrie Jack
son last evening was very pleasant one.
1t is always pleasure for young people
to join in an evening entertainment and
particularly so when delightful strains of
music compel a total forgetfulness OF the
ordinary business of the day. Pleasure
can not then fail to be the result. Danes
ing was the main feature of the evenin G
for those who danced, though the others
enjoyed themselves equally as well in
other ways. About forty couples were
present and an amin ated happy company
they were. Miss Glenn. daughter of Judge
Glenn of Monmouth, was present as a
guest of Miss jackson, and rendered two
vocal solos with very happy effect. About
half after the company separated, tax
ing with them only pleasant RENE mber-
ances of the evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31

Telephones have been introduced in
the Yellowstone National Park.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
DIED,

H0RT0N--In Rock Island at his parents resi-
dehce on Third avenue between Tenth and Elev-
enth streets, at a. m Friday, Dec. 81, 1886, OF
Pulmonary consumption, Fred Horton, Of
John e, and Mary Horton, aged 10 years.
Funeral from Baptist church at 2 p IN. Sunday,
Jan. 2, 1887. Friends Of the family are invited to
attend.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
The Rrush Light COmpanN.

The newly elected officers of the Rock
Island County Brush Electric Ligh t
company are;
President A. d. Huesing.
Secretary-C. Speidel
Treasurer. F. Robinson.
rinteudent-Jamts Blaisde ID.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31

Pat Gary is, because he is deputy mar,
shall.
Mai. Halves is, because he is still post
master.
Louis May is, because men will smoke
cigars.
David Don is, because stoves are handy
just now.
G. L. Wynes is, because people have
to wear shoes.
H. J. LowreY is, because the driving
park is assured.
]. W. Cavanaugh is. because he is to
be deputy sheriff.
W. B. McIntire is, because he is going
calling tomorrow.
Will r. johnson is, because he had a
good holiday trade.
r. A. Donaldson is, because he was
reelected county clerk.
Milo Lee is, because the rink will be
crowded all day tomorrow.
T. s. Silvis is, because he retired the
parson and was elected sheriff
L. G. Blanding is, because society Cir
Giles have again been established.
Jim K. Cooke is because his choir has
got good offer from Davenport.
W. 81. Judge is, because so much gas is
consumed at this time of the year.
Charles McHugh is, because his new
silk beaver suits the feminine gaze.
Charles Truesdale and Michael 0'Con>
nor ere, because people must eat.
Charles Lloyd and William Stewart
are, because hats and caps are in fashion.
Principal Hatch is, because Rock ISIS
z.And is to have new high school build
ing
Chariey Stoddard is, because number
Of his lady friends win receive callers to-
I uorrow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31
A GLANCE AT THE FUTURE.

Of the future none can tell; we can only
take indications for what they are worth,
ard in Rock Island we believe they are
worth good deal, and that before 1887
passes in its checks in favor of 1888, we
will have the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific car shops, union depot, driv>
ing park; in fact, genuine boom, such
as the locality has been waiting for for
some time. and which ---ff1 surely come Il
:, on,v s---s5 q lair start.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-31

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The National tribune., 1886-10-21

Bank. The only property he owned was the
house on K street in which he died. Mrs. STAN
ton had s, 900 in $50 bonds, which i used to
keep for her in the Lilley safe in the Seeretary's
office at the War Department. All that went
during the Seeretarys illness, and think she
sold some warehouses she owned in Pittsburg
to maintain her household"
Mr.. Richard F. Harvey, the undertaken men,
toned by Major Johnson, said that he remem-
bered the incident referred to-when q lock of
hair Was cut from the dead Secretary's head
for Col. Forncy, and youehes for the fact that
Mr. StantOn's throat was not cut. al did not
dress the body" he said. AS is frequently
the case the family had this done before send
ing for the undertaken. But / had charge of
the funeral, and cared for the body until burial.
/ put it on ice and examined it once in a
while. There was no sign of precautiOn on
the part of the family to prevent a discovery
being made. They acted as other people do
when overcome with grief. I was in the
room with the body alone much of the time,
and could have examined it To any extent if /
had desired. The family objected to having
ice packed around the body, as was then the
custom, and were opposed to embalming. So /
contrived an ice-box in which the ice was
packed first and the body placed on Stats above
it. As cold air goes down, this was a very un-
certain means of preservation, and / had fire.
quently to examine the body to see that it was
not going. would unbuttOn tie shirt in front
aud examine the neck and upper chest for dis
coOratiOn. IL there had been any scar should
certainly have discovered il, for / had then
heard the report of suicide, and had it in mind
/ could swear that he did not die from pistol
shot or a knife wound, and there was not cir
cumstance to suggest that death had come other
wise than naturally"