Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Austin on Thursday and last night entertained their many friends at drive whist. A large number were present on both evenings.
     The White Eagle was yesterday launched from the marine ways
     Herman Stork has sold his saloon to Fred Tellbuscher and “Champ” Dix
     Carter, Govert, & Pape have removed to their new law offices, southwest corner of Sixth and Vermont streets.
     Col. S. W. B. Carnegy, the oldest member of the Masonic Fraternity in Missouri, probably in the West, on Wednesday quietly celebrated the ninety-third anniversary of his birth at canton.
     It is reported that Edward Vorhees was attacked in his barn, at Eubanks, Thursday night, while putting up his horses. The panther made a lunge at Mr. Vorhees and then escaped in the darkness.

SOME OLD CHARMS

For ague a very well salted herring, split open, was applied as hot as possible to the soles of the feet.

To allay hemorrhage, a toad, well dried in the sun and put into a bag, was hung around the neck by a string sufficiently low to touch the region of the heart.

Children were passed through the split stem of a tree for the cure of the rickets, but the fracture must be afterward bound up sufficiently tight to insure cohesion.

Toothache could be charmed away by a few leaves of the “shepherd's purse,” placed in the sole of the shoe on the reverse side of the body to that in which the tooth was aching.

A preparation of garlic and honey smeared on the person was said to act as a charm against the bites of dogs and reptiles, or the sting of numerous insects, likewise effecting their cure.

The teeth of old age were fixed firmly in the gums by an infusion of powered jet, while water in which beryl had been steeped afforded a valuable wash for strengthening the eyes, besides insuring the mutual love of a wedded couple.

An excellent recipe for weak or sore eyes was the expressed juice of the calyx of the red honeysuckle; provided always that the flowers were gathered kneeling, repeating nine paternosters in honor of the Trinity, nine more “to greet out Ladye," and a creed. Rest and sleep were aquired after application.-The Hospital.

     S. R. Chittendon, of Mendon, is at the Newcomb
     H.S. Blasland, Of St. Joseph, was In the city yesterday
     George Bakewell and wife returned yesterday from St. Louis
     Chief O'Connor went to Chicago yesterday to attend the funeral of John Shea's wife, Jerry Shea is in Houston,Texas.
     Dr. Lee is expected home to-day from St. Louis. He left the city on account of ill-health, and it is hoped that his short vacation has been beneficial.

Mrs. Coppinger very ill

     Washington, January 31 – Mrs. Col. Coppinger, the eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine, is lying critically ill with brain trouble at her residence here, and the gravest apprehensions are felt in regard to her.

     Mrs. E. Long, of North Seventh street, is quite sick
     Architect Batschy is confined to his home by sickness
     Gen. Singleton is reported as being on the road to recovery
     Conductor Whittler, of the Wabash, is laid up with la grippe
 

DEATH OF MRS. SAMUEL HARROP

     Mrs. Samuel Harrop died at midnight of Thursday. She was born in Mercer County, West Virginia, some forty-six years ago. During the war Samuel Harrop was taken prisoner and incarcerated near White Sulphur Springs, Va. When released he was a physical wreck, and unable to work at his trade. He took up school-teaching in Southwest Virginia, and there he met the lady who afterwards became his wife. From Virginia they moved to Ohio, and thence to Illinois, coming to Quincy eighteen years ago, or more. For several years Mrs. Harrop had been ailing, but nothing serious developed until Friday of last week, when she was attacked by la grippe, and later, from that disease, by inflammation of the bowels, of which she died.
     Besides her husband, who is prostrated by the grief that is his by the death of a loved companion, there survive four children. They are Samuel, Jesse, Mamie, and Lizzie.
     Mrs. Harrop enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was held in high esteem. She was a good wife and mother and a king-hearted friend. The funeral will be attended from the family home, 517 Jackson street, at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. Rev. A. C. Byerly will officiate at the home and at the grave- in Woodland Cemetery. Friends of the family are invited to attend.

HER WISH GRANTED

     Mrs. Enrion Hyde died at St. Mary's hospital at an early hour yesterday morning, and perhaps now her heartless daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Hyde, is satisfied. It was only a day or two since when she wished that her mother-in-law would die. Had the aged woman received better treatment at the hands of her son and his wife, the probabilities are that she would still be alive. Her remains will be lowered to their final resting place with the wounds inflicted by her daughter-in-law.

     William Henry, the two-months-old son of Mr. And Mrs. William Cunnane, died of spasms at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning.

     The funeral of Frank W. Skinner will take place this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his father, 918 Broadway

FATAL WRECK

Lancaster, N. H., January 31.- A timber train on a road near here broke in two on a grade to-day, and was badly wrecked. The engineer was killed and two trainmen were fatally injured.

ENGINEER'S BINGHAM KILLED

The Wabash Cannon Ball derailed and the engineer fatally injured.

Engineer W. H. Bingham, of Springfield, was at the throttle of the locomotive drawing the west-bound Wabash Cannon Ball passenger train on its run on Thursday night. Early yesterday morning, when the train was some sixteen miles west of Hannibal, the locomotive struck a horse, the force of the shock throwing the locomotive off the track and derailing the train. The fireman, Frank Majer, jumped and saved his life. Bingham went down with his engine and was fatally injured, dying three hours later. He was a son of Cook Bingham, of the Bingham House, Springfield (himself known to every railroader in this part of the country), and was thirty years of age. He leaves a wife. The remains were taken to Springfield last night.

Bingham alternated run between Springfield and Quincy and Springfield and Moberly. As a mark of the respect in which he was held-there is no more popular man on the road then he was-the Wabash locomotives have been appropriately draped.

Found Dead In Bed

Plattsburg, N. Y., Jan. 31.-John Condon, a section employe (employee) on the Delaware & Hudson railroad, was found dead in bed at his residence' on Cornelia street, yesterday morning. It is said he has not lived happily with his wife, and many are inclined to believe he has been poisoned.

Chicago Gamblers Indicted

      Chicago, January 31 – Ten of the most prominent keepers of gambling houses in Chicago were indicted today for carrying on that business. Three of them, including George Hankins and John Condon, are said to have left town suddenly just before the indictments were returned. A number of other keepers escaped indictment on technicalities. The indictments are the result of a systematic hunt for evidence by the grand jury.

An Embezzler Suicides

     Chicago, January 31 – Walter Doeuhme, book-keeper for a tobacco importing firm, suicided today. He left a letter for his mother, confessing that during the past few years he had stolen $6,000 from his employer. All but$1,500, however, had been repaid, but that amount had to be made good immediately, and being unable to do so, he resolved to kill himself. Doeuhme's father is said to be a well-to-do merchant in Berlin.

POLICE COURT FOR JANUARY

     There were 42 arraignments during the month, of which 31 were city and 11 state cases. In the city cases there were 5 changes of venue, 3 dismissed by the city, 1 by the court and 22 fined, of which 9 paid and 13 were committed to the work house. The offenses in the 22 cases were: Nine for disturbing the peace, 9 for drunkenness, 3 for vagrancy and 1 for resisting an officer. In the 11 state cases there were 2 changes of venue, 3 dismissed by the people, 1 by the court and 4 bound over to the circuit court. The offenses were: 2 for assault with intent to rob, 1 for confidence game and 1 for bastardy.

     The personal personal data of the 26 cases fined or bound over are as follows: Nineteen white males, 2 white females; 3 colored males, 2 colored females; 11 singles, 11 married, and 4 who had been married; 1 under 18 years of age; 10 under 30 and 4 over 50 years ; 20 born in the United States, 3 in Germany, 1 in Ireland, 1 in Sweden, and 1 in France; 10 laborers, 3 mechanics, 8 other occupations and 5 occupations unknown.

     Fines and city assessed during the month, $230.50, accounted for as follows: Cash collected without process, $48; committed the house of correction equal $182.50; total, $230.50.

     Yet outstanding on a fi fa executions in hands of chief of police issued prior to January, $13.50.

OUR NEIGHBORS

   Mr. I.N.Barlow, of Mt. Sterling, was a “Dosh” visitor last week.
   Mr. James Savage is recovering from his late severe illness.
   Mr. Lew Wackerle will leave this evening for his “post of duty”, after a few days' visit with his parents.
   The youngest child of Mr. And Mrs. Ed. Woods is seriously ill of convulsions.
   From last Friday to date there has been no school on account of all the teachers, and the greater number of the scholars, being afflicted with la grippe.
   Mrs. Fred Sanntman is reported seriously ill of a complication of diseases, chief of which is la grippe.
   Rev. Mr. Wolfe will begin a series of meetings at the M. E. church next Sunday night.
   Mrs. Rausch, of Beardstown, attended the funeral here of her niece.
   Mrs. Mary vancil, who was called here last Friday by the death of sister, Miss Emma M. Rausch, will return to her home in Quincy today.
   Prof. Oakman has been detained at home by illness. His ailment is la grippe, with symptoms of pneumonia.
   The number of victims of la grippe in “Dosh” doesn't seem to diminish, but rather to increase. A fellow without the grip is beyond the pale of fashion.
   Miss Belle Boyd, who has been very ill for the past two weeks, is slightly improved, although as yet is unable to leave her room.
   Miss Minnie Barlow, who has been quite seriously indisposed is convalescing.
   Died, last Friday morning 11 o'clock, Miss Emma M., daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Rausch, aged 19 years, 6 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Wolfe was the officiating minister. Friends and acquaintances all join in sincerest sympathy for the afflicted family in their sad bereavement. Meredosia, ILL, Jan. 30, 1890.

Pike County

     A canvass of the Pike county board of supervisors resulted in the showing of nineteen members favoring Chicago and five favoring St. Louis as the site if the proposed World's Fair. Pike county, be it remembered, is the home of Congressman Wike.

FINE MAP

     The new map of Adams County is out, John P. Edwards, of Quincy, Complier and publisher. The May is fifty-eight inches square, neatly engraved, printed, colored and mounted on muslim with roller and moulding. It shows the location of every farm with the owner's name and acres printed thereon in Adams County. Also the location of creeks, farm houses, school houses, churches, postoffice, railroads, wagon roads, townsites, and many other things of geographical importance and value to every citizen of this county. To fully appreciate the excellence of this map, it is only necessary to hand it along side of any previous map of Adams county. The map is sold at a very low price and is worthy a place in every home in this county.