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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
AN EPISODE IN MEXICO.
A Way Mexican Soldiers Havo-Increase of
Texas Population.

CAMARGo, Mexico, Feb. Is Capt Sam
adrid, of the Mexican army, at the head of a
force Of cavalry, descended on the Mesquite
ranch, about thirty leagues from here, and
captured Vasquez, a noted bandit, who had
broken his leg and was there receiyi ing surgi-
cal attention. Vasquez was made to confess
that his companions, the notorious cut
throat, Basadua, and the terrible brothers,
Adolfo and Antonio Valligas, were in hiding
near the ranch. Capt. Samadrd compelled
Fernandez, the proprietor of Mesquite ranch,
to guide his troops to the hiding place of the
bandits but Fernandez treacherously led
the soldiers in the wrong direction. When
Samadrid discovered that Fernandez had
deceived him he tied him to a tree, ordered
his men to riddle him with bullets, which
they did, notwithstanding Fernandez repeat
eddy cried out that he would Civ the soldiers
$40 900 to save his life and release him.
While this was going on the bandits had been
warned and fled to Texas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Feb. II Gen. W.
d. Washburn, president of the $500" road,
was interviewed Saturday on the probable
effect on American roads with Canadian
connections of the amendment to the inter
state law proposed by Gen. James s. Wilson.
Gen. Washburn could not see how twas pos
sible for congress to control in any way rates
made by Canadian roads even though they
were parts of through rates between two
points, both within the United States II
the move should be pushed the roads inter-
ested in Canadian connections would protest
vigorously against the Wilson idea.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
Mrs. Emmon.' Troubles Over.

WASHINGTON CITY, F.b H. One brilliant
woman who has had very checkerel career,
the full mystery of which will probably now
never be known died here quite unexpectedly
Sunday night. Mrs. 'Wetha A. Emmons
has not been we'll this winter, and has never
been quite herself since the trial in the courts
here last summer, when she successfully re q
sisted the attempt that was made to send her
to an insane asylum, There have been rumors
of recenl attempts at reconciliation between
herself and her husband, of the geologic sur
vey but friends of the latter have pro-
nounced these reports unfounded. She died
suddenly in boarding house, after brief
illness
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
TIE GOTHAM CELEBRATION.


NEW YORK, Feb. l3 The second annual
dinner of the Republican club of this city
was held Saturday night at Dsmonico's
About 215 persons were present, among them
Senators John Sherman, John c. Spooner,
William NJ. Evarts William B. Allison and
Charles F. Henderson; ex-Senators Warner
Miller and Thomas C. Plat, ex- Postmaster
General Hatton, Speaker Fremont Cole (of
the New York state assembly, Chauncey Ii.
Depew, A Thorndyke Rice, Francis A.
Macomber, Ex-Governor Cornell, Henry r.
Low, John NJ. Thayer, p C. Lounsbury,
Gen. Nathan c. Golf and Hon. Charles II.
Grosvenor. Mr. Edward t. Bartlett
presided. The dinner was in commemora-
ton of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
Refused to Bail Glhooiv or Pyne.

CORK, Feb 12-Mr. Gilhooly was ar
raigned before magistrate in this city Sun
day and remand for trial at the court of ses-
sions to be held at Schulz on March 9. APP
plication was made on behalf of Gilhooly for
his release on bail, but the magistrate re-
fused to allow him to be bailed
DUBLIN, Feb. 13.-Jasper Douglas Pyne'
who was arrested lin London Friday outside
the shouse of commons, was brought to Ire
land Saturday and lodged in Waterford jail,
where he will remain until the converting Of
the Kimacthomas sessions. Bail was refused
L..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

SAN RENO, Feb. l3. The crown prince left
his bed Sunday afternoon and remained out
of it several hours, meanwhile sitting or re-
Ginning in his room. He expressed himself as
feeling well, and his lively demeanor seemed
to confirm his statement The prince received
a visit from Dr. Bergmahn, who later signed
a bulletin expressing satisfaction with what
had been done and the princes condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
nnhes Emirratinr from Texas.

MEMPHIS, Feb IS The denzens Of the
neighborhooi OF S,gler's Landing, Upton
county, Tenn, on tue Mississippi river, are
greatly exercised in regard to fires which
have been burning beneath the surface of tue
earth ever since the forest fires of last fall in
their vicinity. The blaza is constantly issu-
ing from crevices in the earth, and not even
the recent heavy snow, seet and rains Seem
to have had any effect on it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
The Lash for Delaware Culprits.

WILMINGTON, Del, Feb l3-The mid
winter whipping at Newcastle took place
Saturday morning, and thirteen victims
were dashed by the sheriff, five whites and
the rest blacks Three of the victims got
five lashes and three months in prison, and
the others ten lashes and six months. The
whippings took place in driving rain that
froze as it came down, AMI the whipping
post was covered with ice Sheriff Lamhson
laid the lash on lightly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

LONDON, Feb. lS.-The war office has issued
an order directing statement to be prepared
at each military center detailing the facilities
available for summoning the reserves and
strengthening the battaions in event of the
necessity for modifying the forces The
order is issued as precautionary measure to
ensure the smooth working of a new mobiliz-
ing scheme, which it is the opinion of mill
tary experts VIII work well II enforced.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

HUNTINGTON, Ind, Feb. Is It Lorenzs
was murdered Saturday night in the woods
a short distance from this town. His body
was not found until Sunday. Suspicion
points toward a young man named Jake
Kahlenbeck, of this place, as the murderer,
and he is now under arrest. He was seen
with Lorenzs going out into the country.
The murdered man had about $50 on his per-
son when he left home, and when found the
money was gone
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
Matrimonial Chance, in minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, Feb. lS.--lt appears
from a search of the county records that
about !, 500 divorces have been granted in
Hennepin county since 1858. In 1856 l07
bills sre granted, the largest number in any
one year There were 100 divorces filed in
1887, and some of these cases are still pend
ing. The figures show that one divorce
takes place for every ten marriages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

Boston, Feb. IL The Massachusetts club
celebrated the anniversary of Lincoln's
birthday by banquet Saturday evening.
Hannibal Hamlin sent letter in which he
said: LET his birthday like that of Wash
ington be made national, and like that of
Washington let it be forever commemor-
ated.n The sentiment was received with
eyraat aDpIousa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

WAsHINGToy CITY, Feb. -. The secret
division OF the treasury department has dis.
covered that a new counterfeit of the s. sill
yer certificate has been put in circulation.
The bill is about thrse-siXteenths of an inch
too short There ara no distinctive lines in
the paper The general appearance is good
ot.1 Italia tn 1pcaiva
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

New YORK, Feb. l9 DR. Edward Colt,
who is stopping in Brooklyn, called upon
Mr.. George Saturday to discuss a subject
tending to enchance the welfare of the Anti
Poverty society. The doctor stated the OBJ
ject of his visit, and was surprised when Mr..
George said: 81 do not know anything
about what the Anti-P Poverty society people
are doing or what they intend to do, and
furthermore | do not care
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

WASHINGTON ny, Feb. l3 Judge Al'v-
ander McCua, Of Brooklyn, n. Y, who at
present hollis the office OF solicitor Of the
treasury. has been offered and has accepted
the position of assistant treasurer at New
York, vice Mr.. Canda, resigned. Nj McCue
did not seek the office, aud accepted it only
upon the solicitation Of the presdent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

t PrrrsBURG, Pa, Feb. II The Knights of
Labor employed at the f iger Thompson
Steel works Carnegie at Bradlock, have
determined to. resist the proposed reduction
in their wages. aud demanded restoration of
rates paid in 1887
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
Sudden Death of a Lake Vessel Man.

DETROIT Mich. Feb l%-E!drdse @.
Meric. ono of the oldest vessel men in De-
troit, dropped dead Saturday morning at his
residence Oh West Fort street, Mr. Merick
was born at Chichester, Delaware county.
N y, and was nearl SO years old.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

NEW YORK, Feb. l@.-One John Murphy
was arraigned in the police court Sunday on
the charge of having forged about 5000
worth of tickets to the recent nix days go-as'
you-please walk at Madison Square garden.
lie confessed, and was held for trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

ALExANDRIA, Feb 10 Mr. Jay Gould
left this port Friday in his yacht, the Alta
lauta, He expressed his intention of catch
ing Cunnrd steamer at Liverpool, and his
hope Of reaching New York within month.
He hal had long and beneficial rest, he
said aud was anxious to return to work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13
The Pistol Got Away with The Knife.

7 NINcENNEs, Ind, Feb. l3.-Saturday
night Larry McCaffrey was shot and ki He'd
by George Hartmann The men quarrelled
over dice and women McCaffrey insulted
Hartmann and drew knife, when the latter
fired three Shots instantly killing Mccartney.
Hartman fed, and mas not ct been arrested.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

ROME, Feb 3D. .Seyeral very valuable ar
ticles have been stolen from the exhibition Of
inbiIes pr,.senls at the vatican, iucluiing a
chalice worth $40, 600 and a number Of gold
snuff boxes, gold embroidered slippers Ctc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

MADRID, Feb 13 Two Protestant Span
iards were condemned Sunday to six months
imprisonment for having refused to kneel
during the administration of the EUCHARIST in
"a Roman Catholic church.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

Thousands of rats infested Jackson,
Ga, for time and then suddenly disap-
peared.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

A man died last week from the effects
of toboggsning This miscellaneous
chatting should be stopped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-13

There are 700 incubators in the country
and tho production is from 100000 to IL,
900. 900 chicks annually.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10

TlHE beet display of Table Glassware
i ever shown. Come and see our large
assortment.
LIE. BENTZ & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10
C. B. BOWERS ANNOUNCEMENT

have just arrived from the Eastern
Markets with large lot of Blankets,
Red, White and Gray in color; these
goods were bought for spot cash at o
bankrupt sale, where good goods can be
bought, for little. money; they are
much finer in quality than our last lot.
We are selling them from 60c to IS, they
cannot be beat for the money, nor dupli-
Gated again this season. We have Just
received and in store a magnificent line
of Gentlemen all wooden Jackets. for SO
guaranteed, Gentlemen's half wooden
Jackets for 75c. these goods cannot be
beaten, for style, comfort and durability.
Also a large line of Shawls, from the
breakfast to a large double folding
Shawl, from Coo up to So. This Is a
grand bargain; large lot of French ire
colt Flannels all wool double width for
45c per yard. Comforts from Coo to 81
Ladies the weather has pinched you jdst
enough to know that its time to dress in
heavier and warmer Coats. Don't wait
until ice comes when you will have to
buy it in hurry, but take the weather
hint, mature s Strong Straightforward
buy now, we have on hand samples
of a large line of Ladies' and Children's
Goats from lis different styles and quail
ty, the run from handsome Plush
down to new market; this is large
drive and will guarantee to save you 90
per cent; you should call early and
make your selections while You have
time, we are working for your trade in
this department-and we want to see
just how much you appreciate 1t. Do
you want values Do you want fair
dealings. These are the inducements
that we hold out to you, we promise to
sell you the best goods for the least mon
ey, and to make every sale give you
satisfaction. If you like US on this prina
ciple, come and deal with US, for the
next fifteen days, we will give you un-
precedented bargains in this line. Thank
full for past patronage.
I am Respectfully Yours,
CHAS. II. BOWERS.
North Queen St., opposite M. A. Snod-
grass Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10
AN EXPLANATION.

What is this nervous trouble with
which SO many seem now to be afflicted!
If you will remember few years ago
the word Malaria was comparatively I'M
known,-to day it is as common as any
word in the English language, yet this
word covers only the meaning of anoth-
er word used by our forefathers in times
past. So it is with nervous diseases, as
they and Malaria are intended to cover
what our grandfathers called Bilious
ness, and all are caused by troubles that
arise from diseased condition OF the
Liver which in performing it functions
finding it cannot dispose of the bile
through the ordinary channel is compell-
ed to pass it off through the system,
causing nervous troubles, Malaria, Bill
ious Fever, etc. You who are suffering
can well appreciate a cu1e. We recon-
mend Green s August Flower. Its cures
are marvellous.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10
NORTH MOUNTAIN.

Warm weather.
A good deal of electioneering on
Sunday last.
Right smart of coping" done.
Miss Mollie Robertson spent Sun
day at home.
Mr.. c. III. Wayble spent Sunday at
this place.
Mr.. Milton Tabler had a very fine
horse killed last Sunday, at Old Well
town, by the cars.
Hon. G. w. Sturgiss spoke in He'd
gesville on Saturday night last, and
made a good speech.
am glad to state that Mrs. George
w. Robins is on the mend.
Mrs. Samuel Riser and son, who
have been visiting at Fairview, Md,
returned home on Monday.
Mrs. Clary, of Frederick, is visit
ing Mrs. j. B. Clary, of this place.
Nov. Z, 1888. Crow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10

In times of election excitement
many things are said in general way
that when used in connection with
politics create a passion and preJu-
dice not intended by the speaker.
Mems words, too, are misconstrued,
exaggerated and added to until the
originator is made to say what he
never said. In tracing such reflections
each one denies them because he
would not know his own, and be-
cause in the heat of politics it is policy
to smoothe everything over quietly.
The better thinking people of all class
es pay no attention to such aspersions,
and let such talk go for what it is
worth.
We believe IN leaving men W settit
such things among themselves with
out the interference of any body
Men are at perfect liberty to say
what they mean and believe, without
any censorship, providing no law
of the land is violated. This max
ing threats against men to exclude
them from any place for what they
may have said is contrary to thespir
and letter of the constitution of Thu
country. The place for inquisitorla
ideas is not here. The law opens thu
door to all who conduct themselve
properly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10
THE MARTINSBURG HERALD,
ELECTION DAY

The proudest now is but my peer,
The highest not more high
To-day of all the weary year,
A king of men am /:
To-day, alike are great and small
The nameless and the known
My palace is the peoples hall,
The ballot box my thronel
Who serves to-day upon the list
Beside the served shall stand I;
Alike the brown and wrinkled fist.
The gloved and dainty hand!
The rich is level with the poor,
The weak is strong to-day
And sleekest broadcloth counts no more
Than homespun frock of gray.
To-day let pomp and vain pretence
My stubborn right abide
set plain man s common sense
Against the pedant's pride.
To-day shall simple manhood try
The strength of gold and land
The wide world has not wealth to buy
The power in my right hand.
While there's grief to seek redress,
Or balance to adjust,
Where weighs our living manhood less
Than Mammon's vilest dust
While there's a right to need nay vote,
wrong to sweep away,
Up! clouted knee and ragged coat
A man s a man to-day.
John G. Whittier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10

THE CENTURY MAGAZINE.-The
November Century begins the thirty
seventh volume and nineteenth year
of the magazine; and the number is
made notable by the beginning ofsev-
eral new series, or magazine "ieatur-
es." The most important of these IS
the first installment of the century
Gallery of Old Masters; engraved by
t, Cole, and described by w. j. Still
man and by Mr.. Cole himself. The
epgrayings in this series were made
in the presence of the original pictures
themselves; they are actual copies,
and unique in the history OF art; for
such careful copies have never before
been made on wood.
Another series begun in November
is Mr., Cables Strange True Stories
of louisiana" Pictures of the Far
West,n full page engraving, is given
in the same number.
Among the leading contributions to
this number are interesting Install
ments of the Life of Lincoln and Of
Georoa Kenuan, highly
paners on the Siberian Exile sys
| tenn.
The Guilds of the City of London
are described by Norman Moore and
profusely illustrated by Joseph Pen
nell: DIR. Robinson answers, with the
aid of illustration, the interrogative
title of his article, Where was the
place called Calvary ?n; DIR. Lyman
Abbot has timely and thoughtful
essay on the present tendency Oh re
ligious thought throughout the Wori i
under the suggestive title OF I'M
New Reformation" :.
There are Poems by James Whit
comb Riley. George Parsons Lathrop
JOAQUIN Miller, T. w. Parsons, Heiel
lGrav Cone. Edith M. Thomas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10
Surveyor Wood! That's good.

Surveyor Wood! That's good.
Tomahawk Land of Big SIN.
juns" and big Republican msiorities
They say Maj. Bristor shouts in his
dreams Tor Harrison, Protection, and
Tomahawk.
Messrs Kitchen, Riner and Kiln er
Will make strong County Court, and
the best work for the county is expect.
ed of them.
The Mechanics Band serenaded
Messrs. Feidt, Whitson, and other
successful candidates Wednesday
night.
Stuart w. Walker, Esq, made a
close run, and though not elected has
the satisfaction of knowing that he
has strong support in Berkeley.
Sheriff Miller can increase his pop
ularlty by taking unto himself bet
ter half. 1t is not good for the High
Sheriff of Berkeley County to be
alone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10

The Martinsburg correspondent of a
low Harrisburg sheet only wants il
lustratlons to rival the Police Gazette.
He should be suppressed some way,
and the public men who tolerate his
association in any way are as much to
blame, for they at least have the
credit Of being sane. We believe in
exposing evil but not in jeopardizing
the reputation of innocent men, nor
in invading the privacy of the family,
which is the most sacred enclosure
under the laws and customs of Amer
lea, and causing trouble in happy
families. No home is safe, and no
man knows whose turn will come
next to be. ground up in the crack
Drained SANDER mill.
There is evil enough here without
involving the innocent with the gull
ty and reducing the good and pure to
a common level, where all outcasts
are invited TO come.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-11-10

A BALLoT.-At every election
there is great uneasiness and suspi.
cion about tickets being wrong and
the danger of their being thrown out
because of some technical fault in
spelling or printing. The law is clear
in providing for the reception and
counting of any ticket that expresses
the will Of the voter in any shape that
is reasonably clear to understand, and
election officers are sworn to count the
ballot for the man it was cast, where
the intention is clear. AS there are
more ways than one of spelling a
mans name, and of abbreviating his
first name, the law provides that if
the intention of the voter is expressed
the vote be so counted. The law pro-
vides for printed tickets. A ticket
may be written entire in any shape a
voter desires. Any name may be
scratched off and another written on
in any kind of ink or pencil. The
only object of the law is to prevent
the voter from being deceived. A
legal ballot in defined in Section Is,
Chap. 81, Code of 1877, page "a. 1t may
be in blue ink, red ink, or black ink,
but it must be on achite paper. After
ballot goes into a ballot box it can
not be thrown out, even if not on
ac]site paper.
That voters may not be deceived,
the law provides that ticket NOM
mated by party convention or pri-
mary, must be printed in Roman let
tiers and with black ink, and any other
name not so nominated must be print
ed in red ink, hut if written can be
wrote with any ink. Before the law
was amended an irregular name could
be printed in red ink or italics. The
latest law is Acts of 1877, pages 1873,
1874 pages IS and &C. The laws aim
at willfully and knowingly trying to
deceive a voter and provide against
such deception. Outside of that the
common sense law prevails, of voting
your sentiments, with reasonable
care in expressing the same, and the
election officers are sworn to count
your ballot as you cast it,-providing
the intention is reasonly clear. The
law is made to protect and direct the
voter, not to ensnare and complicate
his voting privileges. The law fur
ther provides that where blank is
left on a ticket, the space must be
sufficiently wide to write a name
in.
In. case of amendments or any ques-
ton left to the decision of the people
the law plainly says that tickets must
have printed thereon the words
"FoR" and AGAINST" such Amend
ments or question submitted. 1t has
been a trick of both parties to print
the tickets only one aody, whichever
way they wished to carry the ques-
lions submitted. We do not believe
such tickets were legal, as it took
away the option of the voter and left
him only one way to vote unless he
was sufficiently informed to write his
own sentiments where not so print
nH