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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
HE COULDN'T STAY AWAKE.
Inc inhrmity Nearly Got Him Shot and
Finally Killed Him.

The lnfirmity Nearly Got Him Shot md
Finally Killed Him.
WELLsBoRo, Pa, Dec l6-Georpe Reed
OF Liberty, this county, fell while asleep
from wagon at Jersey shore a few DAYS
ago. His neck was broken, and he died
instantly. At the age of IS, in 1864. Reed
enlisted in the Two Hundred and Seventh
regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. under
Col. (afterward GEN. Cox. He had a De
culiar infirmity which attacked him at
times, which took the form of an irresisti-
BILE inclination to sleep. One night in De-
cember, 1854, Reed was detailed for picket
duty. The regiment was in the Army of
the James, under Gen Butler. Reed fell
asleep at his post He was found in that
condition by officer the of the dav. He was
placed under arrest and taken to Fortress
Monroe. He was tried by court-martial.
convicted, and sentenced TO be shot by six
members of his own company
Saved by Communication.
The sentence was approved at headouar-
tiers. Col. Cox, knowing the boy and his
peculiar ailment, interested himself in his
behalf, and got the matter before Presi-
dent Lincoln On the day the boy was to
be shot Secretary Stanton returned the pa
per to the proper military authorities.
committing Reeds sentence to two wears
Imprisonment in the Auburn prison. The
war was over a year and half before
Reed 3 sentence was TO have expired and
the case being laid before President john
son he photographed n pardon TO the young
soldier. Reeds death occurred just twenty
six years to day from the night he fell
asleep on his post
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
A Clergyman,s Hand.

The writer once noticed a clergyman
whose fingers We're never at rest No
sooner was his prayer begun than thev be.
gan their work. While the man of God
prayed long and earnestly his busy fingers
explored every portion of the external sur.
lace OF the reading desk They found eocb
nail that had been used in the uubolster.
ing, dwelt upon it's head with gentle en,-
phasls, AS though distinctly to indicate IL
TO the congregation-wh certainly fc,.
lowed the preachers fingers much mo-
generally than his prayer-eve.y iuncti,,o
OF the plush was traced back and forth no
though to find possible entrance for the
persistent fingers ends, and when finale
a small rent in the covering was revealed
IL seemed from the fond persistence With
winch the apsrature was fondled. coarsd
together. drawn apart and explored that
the OBJECT OF all the research was at last
realized. OF all this ridiculous furnbl;no
.ne perpetrator was, of course, entirely an.
nvious-and that was the worst phase Of
ehe matter; the habit had become fixed
anu Is doubtless life long possession
such as IL ls.--tiood Hcusekeening
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
TuKsDAY, DECEMBER IS. 1890.



Messrs Lee & Shepard. B, 5 on. has Is
sued an extremely neat calendar. entitled
"All Around the Year 1891" Each
month is illustrated by beautiful children
with an umbrella held IN position to suit
the seasons. The calender will be mailed
TO any address Tor fifty censs.
The Youths Companion presents Its
two and half million readers with 3
double Christmas number. It's just out,
and contains no less than seven complete
stories. As we turn the pages over. and
enjoy the feast that lies before us OF pic,
ture. story, poem and aneedote. we feel
that we have been wished at least one
"Merry Christmas"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
The Power Plant.

The work Of constructing the power
plant for the Holmes syndicate on Second
avenue near Twenty-tbird street is pro-
crossing nicely. The new building is TO
have the same dimensions of the old malt
house 90xi0s fset-but II is TO he Al
feet high above the walk. The old build.
ing is To he used for the engines and oth-
or machinery and the new one for the
three immense boilers. absolutely. They
are TO be 3s feet high and built in the
stack. which Is to be 10 feet In diameter
and 90 feet high.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
A Decisive Move Ordered.
NOT THREATENING A STRIKE.


Rumor Regarding the c., M. and Sc.
p. Explained by an Onicial.
CHICAGO, Dec. IA Milwaukee dis.
patch yesterday said it was reported there
T. at the engineers and firemen Of the Chi.
ergo, Milwaukee and st. Paul railway had
q 'manded a readjust,nent of pay and
threatened to strike II their demand was
IT granted. General Manager Earring,
the road, when shown the dispatch said
the report was erroneous
Only Talking Over Their Work.
Each year, said Mr.. EARRING, 1.-THE en-
g neers and firemen of our road meet to
tiIlk over the years work. Then they call
pom the officers and report the results of
tIeir meeting. They are now in confer.
e'lce with US, but make no demands. The
conductors are also in session and. want
sIme changes, but there will be no strike. y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
NoTIoK To CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received NJ the CITY
Cierk - once. Rock Island. H., until Monday
January 9th, 1891 At p. y. for constructing III.
Improvement ordered by an Ordinance of raid
Titled IAN ordnance for the Improvement OF
Fourth avenue from Twentieth street 10 TWENTY
third street and Twenty-third street from fourth
ayenue to Fifth avenue, and Fifth avenue Z ON
feet east of Thlrty-eight street thence north
about one hundred and sixty feet through the nm
dersrade crossing Of the C. R I q P. aud the G.
D. q. railroads, and from there east Fifth or
moline avenue 70 the center OF the Intersection Of
Forty-sixth street and said Fifth or Moline ave-
nue., and for furnishing the mater ais and doing
the Work according TO the plans and specifications
thefeior. Inc said Improvement ordered by enid
cavating. grading improving and paving with paw
ing brick OF good quality twenty -seven block Of
streets In said title OF said ordinance sci out
The said Improvement must be Constructed and
ance with the plans and Specifications for said i'm
provement on die In the said CRY Clerks ONCE Al
which said ONCE said plane and specifications as
open 70 the inspection OF all persons Interested
Contractors are TO furnish samples OF brick with
which work he TO be done. Brick used in the work
must correspond with samples in quality and rfvIe
AL bid. must be accompanied with q certified
TO the order OF the treasurer OF said Civ yhich
snail become forfeited 10 rsid city In case The
bidder shall fall to enter into contract, with sp-
proved sn cites, 70 execute the work for the price
and specifications, In the event that the coutrrct
should be awarded TO him
Bl NIX bids will be Furnished on application NJ
the City Clerks onice. AL bidders and other per.
right 10 reject any and ali BIDS or propossls re-
ceived II hereby expressly reserved.
koDERr koxuLEn. City Clerk
HOOK Island, H., December II. 1890.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

A prominent physician and old army
surgeon In eastern Iowa was called svav
rom nome for . few days. During his
absence one OF the children contracted .
severe cold. and his wife bought bottle
OF Chambsrlsin's Cough Remedy for II
Tney were 90 much pleased with The
remedy that they Afterwards used sev.
eral bottles at various times. He aid
from experience with II. he regarded It 40
the most reliable preparation In use for
colds. and that IL came the nearest OF boz
ing specific Of any medicine he had
ever seen. For sale BY Hs.tz a Balm
sen. druRgists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. ia plan has
been agreed upon by Germany, whose rep
resentatives, A. Sachee, ministerial direc-
tor, and Fl. Petzold, oberpost secretary,
completed the arrangements to-day, by
which mail clerks will hereafter distribute
and assert on board ship all mail destined
Tor points in either country, so that imme-
diately on the arrival of the steamer the
mail can be put on the train and forwarded
70 the addresses. This will make the time
OF transit twelve hours less than under the
present system
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

never recommended but one man for a
position in the pension Office, and recom-
mended him to Tanner, not Raum. Gem
orally he testified just exactly as Cooper
did not want him to, denying every impu-
tation, both on his own honor and that of
Gen. Raum, made by the Indiana repre-.
sentative. Cooper finally asked how much
OF Ranms paper had been discounted by
the Citizens bank, Of which Lemon is a
director, and Lemon fatty refused to an
axvar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Pension for an Ex-Confederate.

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec 16.-The com
missioner of pensions having referred the
application of George H. Coffey, Company
c. Third United States volunteers to As
sistant Secretary Bussey for opinion, the
latter decides that the claimant, formerly
Confederate soldier, but who afterward
served in the Union army more than niue
ty days and received an honorable dis
charge is entitled TO receive a nensinn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
NO CAMPAIGN or SCANDAL.
The Tories WIN Stand or Fall by Gu
lions of LegfSlatfon

The Tories WIN Stand or Fall by Oue~-
lions of Legislation.
LONDON Dec. 16.-At the annual dinner
of the Conservative association ut wands-
worth Sir Edward Clarke, NJ. p, gave
some expressions Of interest as to the pros
poets AMI purposes Of the government
The government. he said, did not propose,
so long as they had control, to take the
advice Of their enemies and ask the conn
try to go into the throes of a general cleo
ton. The government had important
measures on hand for the benefit of the
working classes, and il the Giadstonisns
should come in these would give way to
Irish home rule.
Two Years More az Salisbury.
Nobody could say when a dissolution
might come. In the ordinary course of
things there would be 10 |, Triton for
at least two years. Event :. IN occur
to haste,,if, but no minis r. ~ which
Salisbury was the head NO. .-scr take
advantage OF any social scan "a. or any do
mestir quarrel among their political oppo
nents When Salisbury went to the
country he would go on the solid merits Of
what lie had done. .
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

NEW YORK, Dec. l6.-Two tiny Italian
Buys fought duel with knives Sunday
ght in front of s. Mulberry street. A
q zen svsarthy tleurchins formed ring
r,und the combatants, and urged them on
With thrill cries. The little seamps struck
q nd plunged at each other with all the
f,rocity and cunning of veterans of the
Malta. As they struck and tented they
edged backward and forward and from
de to side with wonderful agility. Final.
one Of them got a deep wound in the
thigh A policeman appeared and the
unwonnded boy escaped. The wounded
~ refuses to give the other boys name
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
BETWEEN DEVIL AND DEEP SEA.
The Situation of the Jewish Race Is Very
Deplorable One.


Deplorable One.
LONDON, Dec 16.-The question of immi.
grationisexcitingl lively interest in England
whittier large numbers of Jews are flock
Ing fro n Russia by the way of Germany.
The British government has instructed its
consuls on the continent TO discourage
such immigration, and to warn intending
passengers not to rely upon assurances Of
finding employment in Great Britain. The
home for destitute Jews is threnged, and
many of the unfortunates are assisted to
pass on to America. English working
men are determined that the 1900, 600 to
100000 Russian Jews shall not be un-
loaded on these shores.
Baptism or Suicide In Russia
The situation of the Jews in Russia is
becoming so horrible that they would
probably all leave if permitted. In the
words of one them, their only choice is be-
tween baptism and suicide Vast num-
bers are choosing baptism, others risk
death III escaping across the frontier, and
how many select suicide the world outside
OF Russia will never know. Ii is not
thought that the great meeting in the
Guild hall last Wednesday night will pro-
duce much influence upo ~the car, who
has since answered it by decree increas
ing the severity of the anti-Semitic laws.
and who is believed to be personally de-
termined to break the race down in Rms
ala
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Faithful Af,ect,on Raw.,,,.,,

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 16.-The mar
rage of Miss Elena Porter, daughter of
Admiral Porter, and Capt. Charles Camp
bell was solemnized last evening at the
Church OF the Ascension. Maj TurnbuIl,
lifelong friend of the bride, in the en-
forced absence of her father gave her hand
In marriage. There was no reception, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell, after changing
their costumes, left at once for a northern
fr,v
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
ONIi BLOW STRUCK.
Sitting Bull Is at Last a Very
Good Indian.
THE DID CHIEF HAS GONE HENCE.

His DEPARTURE Being Somewhat Hurried
by the Impact of winchester Rins
Bill AN Attempt to Arrest Him Pre-
cipit stes a Fight-His Would BE Res
caers XIII Five OF the Indian Police,
and the Latter Wipe Out the Chiefs
Line by killing His Son.
STA DING Rock AGENCY, n d, Dec. a.
Sitting Bull. the great Sioux chief and the
most eadly foe of the whites, was killed
yesterday morning Orders had been re-
ceived from Gen. Miles for the capture Of
the biz medicine man, as it was reported
that b was about to start for the BAD
Lands with his followers to join the hos-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Hold ir 70 shs Isess.

The man who tells you conodsu
tally just what viii cure your cold b
prescribing Kempis Bslsam this year. Ia
the preparation Of this remarkable modi-
cine for coughs and colds no expenss d
spared to combine only the best and
purest ingredients. Hold Q bottle OF
hemps bslsam 10 the light aud look
through IL; notice bright clear jook;
then compare with Other remedies. Pdos
60c and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Holiday Excur.,on No..

Inc hock Island g. Peoria railway will
sell excursion tickets at one and ons.th;rd
n ra'u LOT the round trip ON account of
T,n, and New Years HOLIDAYS.
AIcsets on sale Dec. Gath, 25th and 8ist
anu Jan. 1. 1891. Good for return until
anu including Jan. 9Th. Depot foot Of
twentieth street. FIJI. RooKwRLL,
Ticket Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

DENVER, Dec. 16.-over zoo tfackmcn Of
tie Texas division Of the TT. Worth ant,
! enver road were paid OF and DISCHARGED
y ssterday. Twelve men have heretofore
, san working on section. rae manscs-
lent claims that the road /, a fine condi.
on and that four men to Il section 'can
! sep it in repair. -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

n,;o.,y 20 cure catarrh by usIng local ap-
p.,ca.,ons Catarrh is not a local hut 4
consuiutionsl disease. II Ia mot 4 tiis-
shesss =, sue mans nose, but Of the man !.
co.ss,,'' e, 70 enecf a cure. requires
.s.i,,' remedy like Hoods Harsa.
p-a' vince acting through the blood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Why He Failed.

Bibbs-I wonder why my tailor failed,
Fibbs-Pure politeness. His custom
nrs wouldn't come down, SO he went up.
Texas Sittings
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
TALKING FINANCE.
Senators Caucus on Couple of
Propositions.
ONE MORE NEW SILVER MEASURE.

window Breaches Plan for an Inter-
convertible Bond. but 1t Finds Little
Favor-The Caucus Adjourns for More
Light-Hopes of the Free Coinage Men
-Expediting Ocean Mails--Cannon On
poses Appropriations for Monuments
Capital Miscellany.
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. I6.-The senate
caucus financial committee held meet
ing yesterday and agreed upon a bill to be
reported to the full caucus last night. The
principal points of the bill are as follows:
The secretary of the treasury is to be au
thorized to purchase in the year 1891, in
addition TO the amount now authorized by
law, 12,0c0000 ounces of silver at the mar
ket price, not exceeding 81 for 81 .25 grains
OF pure silver, and to issue treasury notes
therefor as required in the law of July.
iSs0,but not more than So 600, 600 to be pur.
chased IN any one month. Whenever the
amount of national bank notes outstand-
ing IS reduced to less than $50, OOO, 900 (the
amount now outstanding is about S1s9.-
UO,OO0) the secretary of the treasury is to
purchase silver IN the amount of all ma
tsonal bank notes retired, and to issue
treasury notes therefor, and if silver can
not be obtained at the price named above
che secretary is to issue greenbacks to take
the place of the retired national bank
notes.
Bonds and National Banks.
The recoinage of the trade dollars in the
treasury, authorized under existing law
Is to be made compulsory The national
banks are TO be authorized TO issue bank
notes to the full amount of bonds deposited
instead OF TO 30 per cent. of that amount.
as now authorized by law. The compul-
sorry requirement of deposit of bonds by
national banks is to be limited to 81 ono
for each bank, whatever its capital stock.
The secretary of the treasury is to be
authorized to issue in sum or sums not
exceeding si00, O0O. 900 coupon or registered
bonds of the United States in such form
as he may prescribe and of denominations
OF $50 or some multiple of that sum, bear
ing interest semiannually ut per cent.
per annum, to be used in the redemption
OF the outstanding bonds of the United
States
Secretary WINDOWS Proposition.
Secretary Window submitted a proposi-
tlon TO the caucus committee yesterday
afternoon in writing. He favored the issue
OF an interconvertible bond drawing 2 per
cent. interest annually, to run for thirty
years. the amount of these bonds TO be is
sued TO equal the bonded debt of the
United States. He favored the purchase
OF loOOO,0O ounces of silver, the silver TO
De confined 10 the American product The
iuterconvertible bonds. he proposed, should
be interchangeable for greenbacks, and
the bonds while they are in the treasury
Tor bank circulation should draw no inter
est.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Alma.t Di.trartsa

Ethel-Did you get EXCITED at the fres
Chappie-Tewwiblyi Why, = actually
went out on to the street without awxng-
ing my tie.-Munsey's Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
Cannon Calls n Halt.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. ia motion
70 suspend the rules and pass a bill appro-
priating 100000 for monument to the
victims of British prison ships during the
revolution was made in the house .yester-
20 uay, ana Drought Cannon to his feet with
IN .ne statement that he was informed that
the committee on the library had reported
favorably thirty monument bills There
was an estimated increase In the expen-
ditures of the government of SIX oO5. ()Oo
ana an estimated decrease in the revenues
OF soo,DOo,OO0 Congress had to look tine
matter squarely in the face, and choose be.
tween giving proper relief to the living
ana erecting thirty monuments, no matter
now worthy the deeds TO be commem.
GRATED. The motion was lost
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

In the pursuit Of The eooa shines a
ms world We anticipate too much: ~
eat out the heast and sWeetuess Of World.
iypleasuEes By delightful forethouehs q
t1e1. 1he resulte obtained froo u p>f
- - -, Soees - Qoyw Tomb fore.
s1uuocA. uvcG, 49, SceeF Rs as
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

O. eoo,ooo 70 loan on real eststs security.
n ~ sums OF 5000 and upward, at lowest
n ,nis.,n rates OF interest. without com
Ia. Dr. y. W. Hurst, ATTORNEY at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
The Concress;onal B,,sf

WASHINGTON Cry, Dec 16.-The sem
a.e Yesterday passed the bill giving set
tiers opposite unsnrveyed land who
originally took up less than 100 acres
'ne privilege of taking up sufficient
additional to make them 16O acres:
also house bill for a building MT
Fargo, N: D., to cost $4,000. Colouitt.
Mlison OF Maryland. and Vance addressed
me senate on the federal election bill.
Inc house adopted a resolution calling
ur information about national banks
useo as government Repositories. Tie bill
20 ADJUST and pay Indian Depreciation
clnlns was passed. Other bills were dis.
cussed, nrf none received the -tisirds
vote necessary to suspend the rules and
pass 1t.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
New Pareels-Post Convention.

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. ia parcels
post convention has been concluded
oetwe',l the United States lad .lc Dan.
Ism West India islands (St. Thpmas, St.
Croix and st. john to go into operation
ON the 9Th of January. 1891.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16
THE RAILWAY PRESIDENTS.
They Get Up a Scheme for the Line
West nf Chtnauo

They Get Up a Scheme for the Lines
West of Chicago.
NEW YORK, Dec. 16-The meetings of
presidents of railroads west of Chicago,
called for the purpose of forming Western
association, went into session at 1880
O'Clock yesterday in J. Pierpont Morgan's
residence, al9 Madison avenue At that
hour there were present representatives of
all the roads that agreed to respond to the
call, but no representative of the Chicago
and Alton; nor were the Vanderbilt lines
represented before the meeting Among
those present were Jay Gould, Marion
Hughitt, Roswell Miller, Sidney Dillon,
Stuyvesant Fish, C. P. Huntington, and
many other prominent railway men and
bankers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

Pocket Cutlery.
We have Table Cutlery. In all STYLES
Kitchen Cutlery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-12-16

tiles here To prevent this the Indian
polio were at once sent out to his camp
on tie Grand river TO effect his arrest. 1t
was feared that the Indians would resist
the tnking of their chief, and a troop of
cava ry under Capt. Fouchet and a force
of in fantry under Col Drum were hurried
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-03
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.

Acid PreservatIves In Food Are Con-
denned from q Sanitary Standpoint.
The use Of apreservatives for articles in
tended for food and drink is an important
one, beth for the, manufacturer and con-
sumner. From sanitary point Of view it
is doubtful whether any of The preserva-
tives ordinarily addedsto articles Intended
for human consumption ought TO be en-
couraged. Laws exist in continental Eu-
ropean countries prohibiting the use of
certain of these preservative agents. Sail
cylic acid is prohibited by most of them,
and the manufacturers sre sthere begin
ming the use Of benEoic acid, which Is pre-
sentative in small amount and is not easy
TO detect. After discussion at a conven-
ton OF chemists at Speyer, Bavaria, on the
10th Of September, 1888, the conclusion
was reached that boric acid, as a preserva-
tive for foods, is to be regarded with eau
ton. Sanitary authorities have generally
spoken in stronger terms Of the use of Boz
nc acid, and yet IL enters into the compo-
sition of large number of the preserve
tives in the market.
DR.. Z. Polenske has made an examine
ton Of ten commercial preservatives in
tended for meats. Three of the ten con-
tanned sulphuTous acid or sulphites; two
contained borax, and five boric acid; one
each contained alum, arsenious oxide
salycylic acid and free phosphonc acid; two
contained glycerine, and tive boroglycerine;
three contained inter, and six common salt
The one containing arsenious oxide was
the only one actively poisonous, bat several
of the others were decidedly Objectionable
Indeed, we should object, says The Brook
Ign Medical Journal, from which the above
facts are CLEANED, to the addition of any
thing TO our meats which is not a natural
ingredient of food or cannot be converted
into compound natural to the human
hodv