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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04
IN UNDERWEAR

we have an elegant line (of Heavy Weights
from 50 cents each to the finest SILK make
Also the famous HOI.kOlD'S JERSEY Rib
BED, which for eXceliency OF finish, comfort
and durability. has no equal. Iher hlsh
standard is maintained rom Year 10 year
without regard 10 cost or care. THESE Soods
have a patent by which the sleeves ana Draw
ers can be made To III the wVarer perfectly.
HOSE Ia 30 different kinds in prices lOc TO
the very best silk made AT - per PAIR;
our stock OF SHIRTS comprises all quail
ties-wool. cotton, percaie, pique.a ana pam
white: lauudred and Uulaundrled, from the
. cheapest (what will give satisfaction 10 the
finest We would especially can your atteh-
tion 10 our STAR SHIRT, which opens 'front.'
and lack These goods have been "A great sue
cess with us and those who have not yet trleu
them will do well To inspect the same before
P1'oIJARS AND CUFFS. We still take the
lead and II we have not what you want we
will get II for you. II you have not worn the
baldwin Collar" and like a high one, SEM
&c aud get the highest collar made. we have
this line made To order for Us exclusively.
We have also increased our JEW ELk1 DE-
PARTAIENr and can SHOW you compete
line OF Collar Buttons. Studs, Gun Buttons
and scarf Pms.
our line of NECKWEAR is ready for your
Inspection. IL embraces many novelties not
shown outside the larger cities. All Styles
all prices. Call and see them.
We cannot speak too highly OF our line OF
SUSPENDERS. They must he seen to be APP
precated. .,, .
In GLOW - dIl inc lS"Not
found in our establishment. We have about
% different STYLES and can suit you we know.
We carry the largest and best selected stocK
OF UMBRELLAS and CANLS III Tue clty,
principallv LYONS m Ike. However, we We
a line of GIora gold-capped for 500. They are
going rapidly and If yOu are in need OF any
Thing OF the kind. come early ana get III.
In VAITSI,S-come and look at them and
See. for Yourself Prices from Sl.25 TO $500
each. You can't imagine what a variety OF
cool goods We carry in this particular line.
GROVE BROS.
Under Baldwin House. Hagerstown, Nd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

Mistress Ito colored cook Sc you
were married 10 Sambo last week, |
hear? He is not very good-looking,
is heY'' Dinah-"No; but Is married
for money dis time" Why, how
much money has Sambo saved up?'
Eleven dollars
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

What sticketh closer than "a brother?
A postage stamp, by gum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

The most remarkable cures OF scrofula on
record have been accomplished by Hood :
Sarsaparilis. Try IT.. sold by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

What is a green grocer, papa
asked Jones youngest son. A green
grocer, NY son, is one who advertises to
sell thirteen pounds of ten-cent sugar
for dollar, and then trusts the Gus
tomer-to be paid in day or two.
But the green grocer gets over this
greenness if he lives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

Little Girl Cat churchJ-'All we,
like sheep, have gone astray
ma, isn't Mrs. Up-John's sack seal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

The shooting season has set in, and
the average boy begins to worry the
life out of his parents for gun, with
which he will doubtless create much
devastation.
Pa" said little Tommy Yerger,
cant you spare money enough to
buy me gum
My son, am going TO get you a
gun when can spare a boy, but not
before"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

An epitaph for a faithful car CON
ductor- He took his last farewell
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

Mamma Hush. Bessie. Attend TO
your responses-"And there is no
good in us"-can't you see it is moth
ing but plush?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04

Old as the hills-the valleys.
The best thing ont-a big fire.
Done with the pen-a dead hog.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04
The Fortunes Of showman.

p. II. Barnum is worth from four 10
six millions of dollars, half OF which
he has made out of his show ventures
during the past fifteen years.
Seth Haines. the former owner of
the London Circus, has retired with
a million and half TO show for his
work
Old John Robinson, of Cincinnati,
now deceased, left about $500, 900
which he had acquired in the same
business.
Adam Forepaugh, is estimated as
having a fortune of about million
and half, most of which is invested
in Philadelphia real estate.
John Nathans and Lewis June,
both former partners of Barnum, are
worth about $4,000 apiece.
James a. Baily. another partner Of
the greatest Snowman" is easily a
millionaire, and his associate, Hutch
inson. has about half that sum.
A Kentucky preacher, during ser
mon declared that, as liberal-mind-
ed man, he could not favor prohibi-
ton. After services well known
man approached the preacher and
said:
''Broder Cabin, ! was very sorry to
hear you talk that er way durin' your
sermon. We hired you here to preach
the gospel, an We was nightly in
hopes you would let fool issues
alone.
why, my dear sir, said the preach
er, prohibition is not a fool issue.
1t is the leading question of the day,
brother. and l am sorry to know that
you are not interesting in it
Il am interested in it, the liberal
minded citizen replied.
Then you undoubtedly believe
that whiskey is bad only as it is
abused.
''Oh, yes, | acknowledge that
Then why do you object to my
speaking ofits good when not abusedy,
Because, my dear sir, am a manu-
ufacturer of jugs; and, with me, whis-
XIV in moderation is a curse, whereas
by the jug is blessing. have got
six thousand jugs for sale, and the
man that don't speak in favor of tenn
perdnce is my commercial
The shooting season has set in, and
the average boy BEGINS to Worry the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04
FARM FOR SALE.

I'VE have for sale No. Jefferson count
w FARM. continuing about 10 sores Wi
sell IL on reasonable terms Apply for pa
ticulars 70
FLEMING s. SNYDER. /
Real Estate Agents
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04
FALL and WINTER,
Isss AND o

our entire stock Is now complete. The Mer-
chant Tailoring Department Is full TO over
flowing with new and elegant goods, ana we
want you To see them. We still have some OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-04
Ola GONAL RsTE ID.

that is guaranteed not to wear glossy. III
comes high bat we must have 10. IL the on
Is make OF worsted that will not shine. Come
and see IL whether you buy or not; wei be
glad TO show II TO you. We also nave an eie,
CANT line OF CHEVIOTS. in fancy and solid
colors. OVERCOATINGS all grades. and In
fact n first class stock from which YOU can be
shifted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

OF the upper Mississippi and located in
Rock Island, holding the same position
that Maj. Mackenzie now does.
The wrestling match between Burns
aud Connors. at Davenport, has been
fixed for April 1. Were it not that for
felt money is up it might be thought an
April fool joke.
Serious complaint is made Of the con.
dition of Sixteenth street between Third
and Fourth avenues. 1t IL so soft and
miry that teams drawing heavy loads are
very frequently stalled. 1t is said that
few loads Of macadam would remedy the
evil.
The Adams Wall Paper company in
Dimick's block. Twentieth street, have g
nicely arranged establishment for theil
business. The room has been nicely
papered and the floor has fine carpet
while the stock of wall paper is nicely
displayed.
Mr.. A. w. McCandless. president Of
the board OF education of Hutchinson
Kan. is In the city. the guest of his cous'
in. Dr. A. 81. McCandless. He is making
a tour Of inspection of high schools and
Rock Islands is one of those he most de-
sired to see.
Alderman Winslow Howard is favor.
ably spoken Of as candidate for police
magistrate. The number of gentlemen
who are willing to try conclusions with
Bobby Bennett this spring must have g
depressing effect upon the latter. Bobby
Is considered the softest kind of a mark
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
The Sorrow. str,cken Family

Both Of the little children of Mrs. F. e
Rand who took her own life and at
tempted the lives of her children by in
halation Of Illuminating gas Yesterday
morning, are now fully recovered. but
nothing can be obtained from either tina,
will throw any further light on the mys-
terry of the mothers mad act They
neither remember of her talking to them
about dying, or about their dying. Lot
tie. the little girl. insists that she was
made sick by drinking nasty water.
1t might be inferred from this that Mrs
Rand had attempted to poison her chill.
dren by some internal mixture. but the
boy says nothing was given him. Mrs.
Rand undoubtedly took something her
self to hasten death. 1t is learned today
that the conversation to which the poor
woman alludes in her letter, as having
been held with r. L Porter was with re.
gard to her financial matters. She
called him to her room. showed
him where her money was and
where the banks of the children were,
but as she expected to go TO Lyndon
yes terday morning to visit her brother
MIR. Porter thought nothing of the con.
versation. Yesterday morning he wen
to the house to accompany her to the
train. but. finding the house closed. con.
cluded that Mrs. Rand and the children
had gone to the depot. He had JUS
reached the train when messenger in
formed him of the discovery OF the
tragedy.
This morning j. E. Stephens, of Erie.
Pa, brother to Mrs. Rand, arrived
as did Mrs. r. L. Porter, a
sister of the deceased lady. The funeral
will be held tomorrow morning. but thu
exact hour has not yet been decided up
on. The remains will be conveyed tt
Lyndon for interment beside those o.
her husband
The children will be cared for by rela
ttves
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
A SAD MELTING.

The Anniversary ortlle woman's Fer
eign Missionary society Ofthe N. E.
Church, MRS. bwet ney's Deash ana
the Loss the Ladies' Feel.
1t was sad and in pressive meeting
that the ladies of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society of the First N. E.
church held last evening. The exer-
cises were those of the twentieth ami.
versary of the society and it was with
feelings of sorrow that the ladies assem-
bled on this important occasion for one
OF the most prominent. most faithful and
best beloved members-one who had
always lent her presence to the socisty's
meetings. cheered by her gentle
disposition and blessed and encouraged 1t
by her devotion-ws not present.
Mrs. e. D. Sweeney had but few hours
before passed from the scenes Of earthly
labors, and with the noble aims Of the
society the last thought in.hsr mind.
Mrs. ], D. Taylor presided, in the ab.
sence of the president. Mrs. ]. r. Mott
skier. who is a sister to Mrs. Sweeney.
The exercises opened with a song,
followed by prayer By Mrs. Cue and
scripture reading by Hrs. Head. Then
come the conservation services, during
which Mrs. Cue made A very feeling and
touching allusion to Mrs. Sweeney,
speaking of her as one who had been a
leader in the society's work. who had
been one Of its vice presidents and one
of the most devoted and constant mem,
bers. Mrs. Cue stated that the last
thing Mrs Sweeney cid was to prepare
her regular thank Offering envelope fol
the society. increasing her regular con-
tribution for such purposes, and it was
while she was searching through the 5i'
BILE for an appropriate scripture selection
to put upon the envelope that she OK
pired. She therefore went TO her maste
with her last thought upon his work.
After Mrs. Cues remarks, Miss Taylo
read paper on THE School In Fo,
Chow" there was duet by Misses ELL
Taylor and Gertie Wilcox, a service TO
children and paper by Mrs. Hoge
"Review of Twenty Years Work" The
there was hymn and Mrs c. L. Wake
read a paper on THE College for Womel
In Lucknow" Responsive reading fol
lowed; Miss Lucy Coyne gave q woes
selection. The thank offering envelope
were then taken up and the texts read b,
Miss Battles. A quartette composed O
Miss Coyne. Miss Shaw and Messrs. Ar
thur Cue and W. Q. Collins gave
| pleasing selection aud the invocation
closed the exercises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Democratic Caucusrs.

The indications are that the democratic
primaries which are to be held this even
ing will be largely attended. as much In
terest IS being manifested in the alder
manic nominations and also in the selec-
ton of delegates to the cily>township
convention for next NJ onday evening. In
the First ward Matthias Buncher is being
solicited TO accept the nomination, and il
he consents. the general impression is
that his election will be assured. John
Volk, Jerry Darrah and David Ulam are
favorably spoken OF in the Second ward.
In the Third ward Alderman Winter,
ex Alderman ladders and Daniel Corken
are mentioned In the Fourth ward AL
derman III is the only name mentioned,
and his nomination is considered a GER
tainty. providing he consents to serve
| another term. Either Alderman Simmon
John Ponder or Henry Wbeelan will be
chosen in the Fifth. These are all strong
| candidates, and any one of them would
be sure of election. In the Sixth J. F
Dindinger and Thos. Donahue are talked
of, either of whom whould make 1t de-
cidedly interesting for Aid. McConochie
The democracy of the Seventh propose
to capture the ward 10y nominating Mr.
James E. Larkin. and his nomination IL
foregone conclusion. In three
cornered fight, two years ago. against
Aid. Williamson and Seth Raines he
was defeated by only two votes. hav-
ing received 80 to Wiliamson's "a Mr..
Larkin has consented to allow his name
to go before the convention after esrnes,
solicitation by his numerous friends.
All the gentlemen mentioned above
are we'll and favorably known in theil
respective wards. and while 1t Is prob
able that some. not here mentioned. may
be chosen. it is very likely that the ma
jority of the aldermsnic ticket will bs
| taken from the list.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
sTODDARD's DAUGHTER.

The California Fortune Finds a Lexi-
timate ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Letter
Establishing Identity.
Tee ARGUS, it will be remembered,
has published recently letters seeking in
formation as to the heirs of David Stod>
dard, who was publicly executed in this
city in the year 1s45, for the brutal
murder of his wife. who was q disrepu.
table character. Stoddard left three
young children and, as has been pub
lished. an aunt recently died at Caluss.
Cal. leaving an estate of $25. 900 to
David Stoddards children. Stewart
Harris. administrators of the estate, wrote
Sheriff Silvls of the facts; the ARGUS
gave publication to the letter and has
been Instrumental in locating one. at
least, of the legitimate heirs. A mum.
Der Of others have responded, as the
ARGUS has published, but the appended
letter seems to come from the source
looked for:
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. March II. 1889.
Mr.. SILvIs-Dear Sir: have just re-
ceived letter from my nephew. Mr.. c.
F. Keeling. telling me of the advertiser
ment he had seen in the papers searching
for David Stoddsrd's children; also the
letter you sent him of the death of nv
aunt in California. / remember of nv
father and mother talking of her. but
| was too young to remember anything of
her. only that she lived in California.
used to know three Of nv brothers
brothers and one sister, but never have
kept up correspondence with any of
| them. but within the last few days letters
have come by the wholesale.
am the oldest daughter of David
Stoddard. | had one brother older than
myself and one brother younger; also a
sister. the youngest of four. was taken
to Rock Island at the trial of nv father
The day after his sentence my fathers
youngest brother. Thomas Stoddard
took charge of me and my brother. We
were all that we're at the trial.
Some years later l saw John Lusk, oil
your place. in Canton Ill. l knew him
and he knew me. will have no trouble
10 proving who am. My two brothers
were In the late war and know nothing
of them. 1t has been over twenty year
since they have been heard of to my
knowledge; about the same length o
time since l have heard of my sister
Now l am ready to answer any question
you wish to ask me. l will expect Il
hear from you soon. Yours. etc,
MRS. MALINDA WooD,
Grand Rapids. Mich.
Sheriff Silvls has advised Dir. Harris
in California. of the facts of the abov
letter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
The County Solons.

In the supervisors meeting yesterday
afternoon Supervisor Gordon offered the
following resolution which on motion
was adopted by the board:
Resolued, That in the matter of funds
collected in part from the sureties of John
E. Fleming, late county treasurer. that
the clerk be directed to issue county
orders to the proper persons authorized
to receive the several funds as per report
of the finance committee of March. 1888,
less 20 per cent of the gross amounts so
reported. that being the cost to the
county Of the collection of the same"
This morning considerable time was
consumed in discussing the propriety Of
the board paying the sheriff's livery hire,
Supervisor Smith having raised ques.
ton as to the legality Of allowing such
bills. States Attorney O'Mara was
finally called before the board and gave
1t as his opinion that the board was
legally responsible for the payment of
the bills. and the objection thersupoI
] stopped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
To AnOth or w Orld.

There died at the residence of John
Mcneil in Dodge's addition at 4 O'Clock
this morning, Frank Bradley, time-keeper
for the contracting q rm of E. P. Reynolds
s. Co. Mr.. Bradley attained his twenty
third year in October last, was nephew
of Mrs v. NJ. Blanling, and was one of
the most exemplary young men in the
city, steady and industrious in his habits
and enjoying the confidence and esteem
of all who knew him. He had been for
six weeks sufferer with consumption.
The funeral will be held at 10 O'Clock Sat-
urday morning.
Capt. and Mrs. W. T. Channon are
bereaved of their little SON, George Wal.
ter Channon. who died last evening at
O'Clock after four months illness. Hi
age was seven mon his and twenty days.
The funeral will tale place from Capt.
Channon's home. 9..5 Fourth avenue at :
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
River Work .

Maj. Alex. Mackenzie yesterday after
noon opened the bids submitted for that
part of the government work planned by
the MAJOR to be done by contract. Capt.
A. ]. Whitney, of this city. received
three of the awards made; from Fairport
to Muscatine. $45, 900; Reeds Landing
to Fountain City. $4,000; at Keiths,
burg, $50 600. Patterson Bros, of
Keokuk, received the contract for the
$22. 900 job near Fl. Madison.
THE DIES MONIES RAPIDS CANAL.
Mai. Mackenzie has instructed Capt.
Meigs to issue the following relative 10
the opening to navigation of the lower
rapids canal:
The Des Moines Rapids canal will be
open for navigation March %, 1889. At
present boats can 60 through in the day.
time only. The government is blowing
up patch of rocks ON the Des Moines
rapids near Montrose. Iowa. Pilots
must be careful at this place and keep
away from the buoys. The patch is
about the center of the channel and has
less than four feet on 1t at low water.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Police Points.

John Scherer and Dan Doyle were each
fined S5 and costs by Magistrate Bennett
yesterday for disturbing the peace.
Mrs. Mary Schreble was fined 90 and
costs by Magistrate Bennett yesterday
for using improper language toward Mary
Bengston. Fine was suspended on
good behavior.
Julian Shehan was before Justice
Halves yesterday charged by his wife
with abusive conduct toward her. Hear.
ing of the case was postponed until mex
Monday.
The encounter between an ex-police'
man and member Of the present force
at the corner of Moline avenue ant
Twenty-sxth street Tuesday evening wa
not, according, the Marquis of Queens
bury rules. nor was there much acienc'
displaced. 1t was simply plain knock.
out for the ex-star eszer. Hence no ar
| rests
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
Town Caucus.

The democratic voters of South Rock
Island are hereby requested to assemble
at tn e old Center school house on Tues.
day evening. March 28. to nominate a
candidate for supervisor. town clerk;
assessor, collector and constable
By ORDER OF Com.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

The Detroit Free Press defines a tack
as simple. unpretendng sort of young
nail. We wonder how it would describe
a sneaking, treacherous cold; one for in i.
stance that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup only
can cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

Cant eat thing" Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla is q wonderful medicine for creating
an appetite, regulating digestion and Civ
ing strength.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

The maple sugar harvest has begun In
California. The sugar Is declared to be
nearly as delicious as the New England
article.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

In public school at Folsom. Cal, the
boys amuse themselves by discharging
firecrackers and bowling like dervishes
during study hours
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

Use Warmers Log Cabin Rose Cream
for catarrh, and thus secure healthful
and pleasant sleep. and clear head
Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

Ponds Extract. Men and women will
suffer from a severe headache, when ten
minutes spent bathing the head with the
Extract would afford relief.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21

An undesirable country seat = on the
custard pie at picnic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-21
BRIEFLETs.

Call at Mays.
Fresh fish, at Mays.
cent pants at the NJ. & K.
cent waists at the b. & K.
Democratic primaries tonight.
Nice sweet potatoes, at Longs.
Fresh eggs and butter. at Longs.
Hanging lamps 81. 90 at the Fair"
Choice roll butter at w. G. Maucker's
8 cents for 25 cent quality waists at NJ
s. KS.
All copper wash boilers 80 at The
Fair"
IS cents for so cent quality waists a
NJ. & K.
Clothes racks at the Fair" 70 cent
each.
Marbles at the '.Fair"-50 for fvt
cents.
Base balls at the Fair" five cent
| each.
Lunch baskets at Fair" from Is cent?
to IS cents.
80 cents for rs cent quality waists a
the NJ. & K.
Bisque dolls, all kid bodies, for so cent
at the Fair"
The best of everything in the shoe lint
at NJ. & KS.
Rev. A. B. Medium went to Geneset
this morning.
Fresh Saratoga chips at c. G. Trues
dale's. Try box.
Oil paintings at the Fair" Your
choice for $125.
Mrs. A. l.. Morris has been quite Ill 70
the past two weeks.
D. II. Cattenburg, of Presumption, wa
10 the city today.
Copper bottom wash boilers at tn
Fair" from 81 to $3.50.
Mr.. George A. Fleming expects t.
leave for California tonight.
A startling cut in wall paper at tn
Adams Wall Paper company.
Little Lord Fauntleroy suits are bein
greatly admired at the NJ. u K.
Prices which you cannot resist in boy
clothing and shoes at the NJ. & X.
For fine wall paper 60 the Adams Wa
Paper company, on Twentieth street.
| Prepare to be pleased when you call
see the new styles of shoes at NJ & X
! Good quality. nice patterns. daI
colors, pleated waists, 8 cents at Nj.
KS.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Griffin became ii