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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-17

N Egypt and Othsp countries where
tudgatiOn Il practiced 10 a greater en-
tat than elsewhere the Inventive mind
has been alert for centuries eontdving
devices Of various kindsf for eleyating
water. Some Of these n 20 simple
that they must have been obvious,
While others show ar amount q inven-
tive genius worthy Of our wi century.
In fact. a. il well known. the funda-
mental principles Of hydraulics were
discovered ages since aud some Of the
early machines have eve been ma
terial'y chrugrd Or improved upon
The Egyptian ahadoof y a form Of
water elevator that has been IN uss
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-17

Frank wilson, the actor, b. hard
uork has become marvellously experta
The game Of BACKGAMMON He has also
labored 90 aszidnOualy In other direc-
dos that be has Acquired a substantial
~rct1tation a. a linguist He Il pro
1cieni T. four languages and he su
1crnudes . god deal q bis time IN In
.illlIo study.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-09-17

Mother Csuspiciously)-n you haven't
been swimming. how did your hair get
10 weti
Little Dick-That's p~erspiration-
runnin away from bad boys wOt want
cd me 10 disobey you an go In swim
minI-Good News
Liberty Of the PresA
Give me but the liberty Of the pres
and ! win give the minister a venAl
house Of peers-I win give him a cor
rupt and servile house Of commons
win give him the full swing Of the
patronage Of ofice-I win give him the
whole host Of ministerial innuenee-I
vii give him all the power that place
confe1 upon him 10 purchass up sub
mission and overawe resistance; and
yet armed with the liberty Of the
pres ! 80 forth 10 meet him IN
dismaysd sfr attack his Iiighty eci-
fee with nishdCr engine; | win
49,. l..- - hesli Corruption
and bury IL amid the ruin Of the abuses
= 80 n.aanf IN aheltar-6haddan-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
RE's A BUSY BODY.
mare Arson In the Railroad Yards
Two Fir~s simuItane susIy,

Mare Arson In the RaiIroad Yards-
TIVE Firrs simultanesusIy.
Rock Islands incendiary has been get.
ting In bis work again. Who he is or
what are bis motives is still cloaked in
mystery. l. is said that the railroad COM
paDy has employed detectives to ferret
out the mystery. and engaged special
watchmen TO patrol the yards at night,
and still have failed to locate the guilty
fire g.
Shortly before 10 O'Clock last night
some switchmen in the c., LISP.
yards discovered fire in the car repairers
shops situated in the switch yards just
below the foot Of Twenty,ninth street
An alarm was Immediately turned in and
the department responded in exceedingly
good time. the Gilpins and Franklins be-
ing also on the ground The fire again
proved to be the work Of incendiaries, it
having been started in the rear of the
building behind some oil barrels, where a
portion of the siding had been torn away
10 allow the fire to burn into the interior
OF the building. Its early discovery and
the prompt action on the part OF the fire.
men prevented the building from being
totally destroyed. Nearly all The tools
belonging to the workmen, are damaged
more or less. and this. together with the
domase 10 the building. it is thought by
Car Inspector Roderick, will foot up
from $500 to ST. 600. There is no insur-
ance on the tools.
This fire was not entirely subdued I'M.
til the alarm sounded for fire in the Fifth
ward, and the two volunteer companies,
the Frsnklins and Gilpins, dashed down
to the corner Of Twenty-third and First
avenue. in the yards near which the
switchmen's shanty Of the G., R. l. & P.
was in flames. The building was de-
stroyed with its contents. consisting of
three silver lanterns, one of which was
the property of James Logan, and was a
souvenir from the switchmen's union, a
number OF rubber coats and boots, the
loss being about $500 on building and
500 on contents. Box car 14,172 of
the c., NJ. & St. P, loaded with coal, was
| also damaged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
,JOSLIN

-s. JOSLIN.
JqsIhN.f Oh. B.AS.nsep Waihvfikbk,
OF Hampton township, had q valuable
young mare killed By lightning in Fri.
day nights storm. Mr.. Wainwright was
insured in the Coe and Yuma mutual, and
the claim was adjusted and Immediately
settled the following Monday.
On Friday evening last there was q
social entertainment at the late
residence of u. w. Crompton. Messrs.
Stephenson and Young were the must
clans OF the evening. Those present
claim to have had a real nice time.
1t appears somebody has sent Presi.
dend Harrison box OF tin as sample Of
what can be done in this country under a
protective tariff But not being tin ex
pert all he could say was, sit looked
nice" Carnegie has likewise cent him a
keg OF Scotch whiskey, wonder if he will
De able to sample that and decide upon
its merits, without calling in the aid of
Clarkson. Quay and Dudley.
Mckinley said in his debate with Gov.
Campbell, tell me why the foreign pro,
Queer should be allowed to enjoy the
markets of the American producer" Why9
Because the American producer should be
allowed the markets of the foreign pro-
Queer, that's why. Would not that be
simple reciprocity2
Having little business the other even.
ing with one Of our republican friends,
he stated very emphatically mo sir,
farming does not pay" We asked him
II one reason was Lot because farmers
expenses were greater tnan the used to
be. He thought it was. But the chief
reason he thought was those mon,
opolists in Chicago commonly called THE
Big Four" agreeing among themselves
what they will pay for fat steers and
fat hogs. and that farmers have got to
take what they think proper to give. He
said, There is too much difference be.
tween the wholesale and retail price of
farm products. and he did not see that
there was any legislative remedy" We
have frequently heard the above charge
brought against 1.-The big four" and if
true there is very little hope for the Amer
lean farmer. MULTUM IN PARvo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
Mysterious Fate.

Edward Eoerling, who for some tim,
has resided with his family at sI6 Sixth
street, got out of employment here a
short time ego and went TO La Sale,
where he found employment in the coal
mines. Last Saturday he was missed
from his boarding place and in the eve
ming his hfeless body was found hanging
to q tree. 1t was taken down and Coro-
ner Milling empanelled q jury. and an
inquest was held. the verdict being that
deceased came to bis death by hanging on
Oct. "a. The body was brought to this
city last night and the funeral will occur
from the late home of the deceased on
Sixth street tomorrow morning at 9
O'Clock.
It is not known whether Mr.. Eberling
suicided or was foully dealt with.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

May the leader of low prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

Rev. q b. Fsirall. D. D, editor of the
Iowa Methodist, says editorially, 1--WE
have tested the merits of Ely's Cream
Balm, and believe that, by a thorough
course of treatment. it will cure almos,
every case Of catarrh. Ministers, as a
class are afflicted with head and thros,
troubles, and catarrh seems more preva.
lent than ever. We cannot recommend
Ely's Cream Balm too highly"
fused Ely Cream Balm for dry cstsrrh
1t proved cure .-B. F. NJ. Weeks, Den.
yer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
Price

Your sight.
Reading or writing by artificial light
makes business for opticians, at the best.
People will do it. though; and that's why
they want good lamps.
A good central draft lamp is the
best substitute for sunlight to be had.
Perhaps electricity may some day dis
place them, but today, if you want the
most useful. pretty and suitable thing for
q wedding or anniversary present, probs-
bly, Q good lamp comes nearest to filling
the bill.
/ have both kinds-those made to
sell, and those to do service.
g. M. LOOSELY.
CHINA, GLASS AID IAMrs,
1909 Second Avenue,
Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
River R.plets .

The Thistle came down with eight
strings and the Bella Mac 10 strings of
lumber.
The Verne Swain. Pilot and Lotus came
down, and the Josephine, Verne Swain.
Pilot and Thistle passed up.
The stage of the water at the bridge at
noon was 10; and the temperature 46.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
ST JOSEPR'S FAIR.
Opened at Armory Hall Last Evening
With Bright Prosp. cts.


The annual fair and festival of St.
Joseph's church opened last night at Arr
mory hall. A large number were present
for the opening night and the fair gives
promise of being one of unusual interest.
A number of handsomely decorated booths
are distributed about the hall, chief among
which are the ones conducted by the
children Of St. Joseph's school presided
over by the Misses Kate McHugh, Lucy
McGuinn, Bridgetts Roche and May
Brady. the young ladies' booth conducted
by the Misses Jennie Kane, Agnes Eagan
and Mary Maloney, and the married
ladies' booth which is looked after by the
Mesdames Schnell. Conegys. Gilmore.
Farrell and Hodges. There is also
q refreshment booth which is ably
managed by the Misses Ella Hef-
fernan. Mamie Cozcoran. Manic
Slattery. Maggie Maroney. Jennie
and Mamie Hurd. Ella and Mamie Coli
Inns, Mamie and Katie Roche and Rose
McHugh.
Other features sre the fortune teller's
tent. conducted by Miss Kate Byrnes and
Miss Mamie Egan, and the race track
which is locked after by Roy Greslish.
On the whole the hall presented very
pretty appearance.
Bienl's orchestra furnished delightful
music, and the fair this year gives prom.
Use of being more successful than ever.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
AVE ENJOYS

u,stbod and results when
he F e. is taken; it is pleasant
2 !Pf 81 i5 to the taste, n and acts
4 !ysi P Bowels, cleanses the syss-
p 5s.nn 4 dispels colds, head.
'1S i fsters and cures habitual
!: : ss+ Syrup of Figs is the
'l lsmsjr of its kind ever pro-
d I' pleasing to the taste and &C
~ 70 the stomach, prompt in
aa,iop and truly beneficial in its
!. w, nrrnared only from the most
r. A and agreeable substances, its t.:
y y! syrellent qualities commend it
\ V and have made it the most
I'i,r remedy known.
gum lrr Of Figs is for sale in Soc
n. ,IR bottles by all leading drug
= Any reliable druggist who
MT have it on hand will pro-
\ + promptly for any one who
f. 10 try it. Do not accept any
(situte.
FTy0RNl4 FiG syrup co.
sah FRANCISCO. CAL.
,DrsaiE n NEW f0dK ~,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
The finest and sweetest line of French
candies just received at Krell & Maths.
Several modern houses on Thirty 18th !,
Thirty seventh. Thirty eigth and Fortieth
streets for sale OF for rent, E. II. Guyer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
To Dtepsl Coids,

Headae hes and fevers, to cleanse the
system ef'ectuslly. yet gently, when cos
tive or hi ious, or when the blood Is I'M
pure or sluggish. to permanently cure
babitual constipation. to awaken the KID
news and liver to healthy activity. with
out irrits ting or weakening them. use
Syrup Of Figs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
Home Building and Loan Asso-
citation, of Rock Island.
A safer and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and it
pays more tnan three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be Withdrawn at any time.
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R A. DONALDSON, Secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 3, 4, s and Masonic Temple,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

when two raging fires meet together
they do consume the thing that feeds
their fury" As for example. q simulta.
neous attack of toothache and neuralgis.
We know trick for killing both. 1t is
held in 25 cent bottle of Salvation Oil.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

B. Birkenfeld offers for sale his entire
stock of books, stationery, confectionery
and toys, ice cream psrlors and fixtures
complete. Also his property for sale or
rent for any number Of years to ssuit
parties.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-27

A handsome complexion is one Of the
greatest charms woman can possass
Pozzoni's Complexion powder gives it.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
HANCHESTER MATTERS.
Items of Interest From the Other Side of
tho Bridge.


Miss Daisy Mccoy, of Norfolk is visiting
Mrs Aikens, Of this city.
Nr. George Z. Wilkinson, of Lynchburg, is
visiting friends in Manchester
The supervisors of Chesterfield will meet on
the fourth Monday of this month.
Mr.. George Walden and Mr.. II. G. Whitlock
returned yesterday from pleasure trip TO
Niagara Falls.
The case of Joseph Callenberger was con-
tinued by Justice Hewlett, of Swansboro,
until the oath of July.
Judge Hancock will hold a special term Of
the Mecklenburg Circuit Court for Judge
Irving commencing July oath.
Mr.. and Mrs r. b. Taylor, Mrs. +. II. Va
den, Miss Maggie Walden, Miss Catharine Heth
Taylor and Master Mortimer Beirne Owen, of
Buck Hill. are at Ocean View.
Mrs A. II. Thomas. Mrs. Milbry and Mrs.
NJ ID. Phillips returned yesterday morning
from pleasure trip to Baltimore, where they
have been spending few days with their re-
latives.
Miss Eva A. Dahtstroun. of Norfolk. who
has been visiting Mrs. James A. Moore, on
Eighth street returned nome yesterday. after
a very pleasant visit She was accompanied
by Miss Laura Holloway. Mrs, X. |. Hancock
and Master Robert +. Hancock
Intelligence has been received here of the
death in Mississippi of Mr.. Emanuel Math-
ews formerly Of Manchester. He died at the
residence of his son-in-law, Captain George
Litchheld.
There is a scheme on foot to run railroad
track from the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad, which Is q part of the Atlantic Coast
Line. down 10 the Richmond and Danville
railroad near the river.
Mrs. 4. Harfeld and her little daughter Ada
will leave tomorrow TO visit relatives in
Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington
They viii spend several days at each place
and anticipate very enjoyable trip After
visiting the above cities they will spend sew
eral weeks in New York
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
Sons of st. George.

AZ the last regular meeting Of Sir Walter
Raleigh Lodge. No. SO, some important bust
ness was transacted especially that of form
ing the uniform rank among the younger
tlembers. The matter was brought up for
discussion and arrangements will be made be-
tore long to institute barracks in this city.
Ihe members have quite time under good
snu welfare Staging and recital ons being in
euleoa IN Inc lodge has become affiliated
some Of the Grand officers are expected 10
Pay yisit this fall. They elected represen-
istlye 70 the Grand Lodge. which meets in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
THE DISTRICT LODGE.
Good TempiArs We're in Session Until Late
Hour.

The District Lodge Of Good Tempars,
which was in session Friday at the Soldiers
Home, did not finish its labors until late at
night.
Rescue Lodge was awarded the banner for
the largest number of limitations during the
past quarter a. well as one tor the largest at
tendance Of delegates at the District Grand
Lodge
Towards Grove Lodge received the banner
for the best attendance during the quarter.
ST night there was fine programme under
the direction of Mrs. A. b. LawtOn and
daughter. Of Midlothian.
There were defamation from Mr. William
f. Smith. and an address from Mr. r. c.
Traylor Mrs. Joseph K. Gill and delega-
ton from Gill Memorial Lodge Of the Male
orphan Asylum were present and took part
IN the morning programme. ind Mrs. White
head. of Ashland. made an address. There
were nineteen additions to the order during
the day.
An excellent dinner and supper were pro-
yided
The attendance. both from the city and
country lodges, was large. and much business
OF interest to the order was transacted.
The October meeting will be held with
Trinity Lodge at Smiths Hall. at Richmond
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
Property Transfers.

city If Richmoud- William A. Alleys heirs
TO A. L. Henna, % feet on east side of Brook
avenue, 5000.
Same to Joseph NJ. Putze 10 9]l-l2 feet on
south side Of Main street, near Belvidere.
$3.50
August l.. Henna to Alfred Henna. half in
terest in 20 feet on east side of Brook avenue.
S1.O8750
John hing to Cornelius J. Stackey, 30 feet
on west side Of Page street, between Lownes
and Accommodation SO
Catharine and Augustus Reek's trustees 10
James Holeran, % feet on east side of Page
street. near Accommodation. and 70 feet on
same, near Lownes, running back 10 Buch-
anan. S770.
Julia L. Turpin TO Salie d. Stouts trustee,
70 feet on east side of First street. between
Byrd and Arch, $500.
Henrtoo County. Mary l.. Anderson's trus-
tee to f.. G. Hoenniger. 80 feet on the west
side of Curtis street, near National road
$ll2.50.
John Nj. Bottoms to John ID. Cook, interest
in 22a acres ON Williamsburg road. $50.
SAMUEL Garnet to Lion Robertson, 2 acres
about miles east Of Richmond, 500
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19
THE OLD "TETS."
The First Virginia Regiment Association Col
ebratod Their Anniversary.

The veterans Of the old First Virginia reg-
ment celebrated yesterday the thirtieth ami
versary of the famous battle of Bull Run. The
place of the reunion was Blenners Park Sue
cessful would with not sufficient force char
acterize the happy reunion of the men, who
thirty years ago stood or the memorable field
where the hero. Jackson. was chrstened
"Stonewallr in baptismal fOunt of fire, shot
and shell.
Though the weather was inclement the at,
tendance was large and in the well-coyered
pavilons at the park no one was disconnected
BY the gusts OF wind and the showers OF ram
that ftfully fell throughout the day.
At about II o'clock the veterans began TO
assemble. and when at II O'Clock an elegant
lunch was served quite a goody number had
gathered together Among the representa-
tiyes of the various companies were the fol-
lowing
Company A-Lieutenant James f. Phillips
and Miles T. Phillips.
Company b Lieutenant Logan S. Robbins.
Company C-Thomas Y. Carr and John
Finnerty.
Company D-Colonel William II. Palmer.
Captain h. p Reeve, Lieutenant l.. NJ. Blan-
ton. Sergeant Charles I. Loehr Corporal II.
w Furcron. Theodore II. Robertson, l.. Il.
Wingfed and T. W. Traylor.
Company G-ColOnel Frank II. Langley,
Captain Eldridge Morris. Lieutenant W. L.
Woody. A. JEFF Vaughan G.. W.lAllen Henry
c. Ferguson and James Z. WA.
Company II - Lleutenants James j.
Vaughan and i. w. Martin, John A. Meanly,
John J. Sinnott. and James A. Gentry.
Company Captain BENJAMIN &. Howard.
Company Martin Oeters.
Among the guests were /. ID. Hill and James
T. Gray. of the Howitzers. and Councllma
T. =. Campbell Drum-Maior Pohle was there,
looking a very Young vete an.
At three o'clock sumptu0 us dinner. made
up not of rare viands alone. but also Of drink
ahles of every kind. gladdened the hearts of
all. Right well, it seemed did these old vet
Grams appreciate Byrons remark about that
tocsin of the soul, the.dinner bel" and snec-
dote and song followed in rapid succession
after the good things had been appropriately
cared for. letter from Colonel F. G.. Skin
ner was read, after which three rousing cheers
were given for their old leader and this
snatch Of song followed,
" Now wartime slices were quite thin,
At breakfast or az dinner:
But when IL came blue meat 70 skin,
20 had the champion skinner.
The following comrades have Joined the
bivOuac Of the dead during the past twelve
months: T. X. Miller. Wilson Il. Joseph and
Lieutenant Henry G. Ball0u.
Silently and standing toasts were given 10
the memories of the departed comrades in
arms Before sdiourning the company song
was sung.
The next reunion will be held on the 18th
OF July, 1892, but never will pleasanter day
be spent than that of the reunion of 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-19

A Letter from the Committee on Arrange
ments to Mrs Davis.

neuts To Mrs. Da>h'
The letter given below was sent yesterday
bv the committee in charge of the arrange
ments for the interment of the remains OF
OK President Jefferson Davis. and the erection
~ a monumentto his memory. 10 Mrs. Nerina
Jefferson Davis. New York Hotel. New iork
city. r,
Mayor Elyson informed The fl,iEs re,
uorter that no active steps would De TAKEN NJ
present In regard 30 securing q place Tor the
sepulture or site for the location Oh 'ne
monument. ., L..
The committee. however are not IDLE, but
are considering the various sites onered,
forming plans. and will begin a vigorous
campaign for subscriptions IN the IAN Inc
reason assigned for delaying Is that the great
majority of the most vigorous and entnus-
astic workers in such matters are absent iron
the city for the summer
That in short time sufficient funds Tor
the erection of memorial to the Confederate
chieftain that will lie forever a source Of
pride TO the people of Richmond, the PEG pie
IF Virginia. and the people Of the South can
not be doubted Here is the letter
Dear Madame. We have the pleasure TO
acknowledge your letter of the 9Th instant.
received on the 18th, and with 1t your address
TO the veterans and people of the Southern
States. announcing your 1nal decision 10 give
10 Virginia the care of the mortal remains Of
your illustricus husband, and your wish tnat
Richmond shall he the place Of his interment;
while the committee have freely expressed
10 YOU the opinion that Richmond capital
of the Confederacy- the most fitting rest
ing place for the immortal soldier and states
man. You will bear in mind that they nave
RECOGNIZED his wife as the only Legitimate
arbitrator Of the question. and that they naNe
not hesitated 10 assure you that your DECISION;
whatever it might be. would receive the loyal
and hearty acquiescence of the people on
Richmond and the Commonwealth Oh VIZ
ginia. =,
THE committee fully appreciate the del
icacy and heavy burden Of the task that has
devolved necessarily on you. bound by 30
many ties .you and your husband have
been 10 the good people Of other States. and
especially to Mississippi, whose sons heaped
upon him all the honors within their gilt; yet
the committee believe that the people OF the
whole South. when they read your graceful
and touching address. will approve and cor
daily acquiesce in your decision.
The people OF Virginia will accept the
trust as a sacred one. and the authorities OF
the city will becareful 10 obtain your approval
before determining the exact location OF the
grave and of the monument.
in the meantime, with anxious wishes for
your perfect restoration to health, we have
the honor to remain your sincere friends,
Joseph r.. Anderson chairman; George H.
Christian ]. Taylor EllysOn, John b. Cary,
PevtOn Wise -