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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
BRowN's HOTEL. MACON, GA,
tOtDt. II, loiJ.
NauV Vork Citv-

Sept II, 1879. [
Messrs. MORGAN & ALLEN, 50 John ST.,
New York City:
Dear Sirs-In locking over Harper
OF our valuable medicine. Constitution
w ater, and it has occurred to me that il
was my duty to add to your list of testimo-
mails. For twelve months | suffered with
Inflammation of the kidneys and bladder;
no rest at night, up ten or fifteen times;
could not walk across the street without
having pslpitation of the heart. would
have TO sit down and rest before | could
get back to the hotel. Last May was
obliged to give up my business, that of
hotel keeper. | was reduced in weight
forty pounds. La August | made the trip
by steamer to New York, thence by stea-
mer to New London, Connecticut, where
/ arrived weak and very much debilitated.
My brother, j. f. Brown, President of
Browns Cotton Gio Company at New
London. sent to the druggists for bottle
OF Constitution Water and insisted on
my taking it, saying that be, and others
he knew, had been troubled the same way.
1t seems incredible, but in two days l
began TO feel better, my appetite improv
ing and in few days was able to walk up
to the town. some half mile distant, with
out getting wearied. or having any hutter-
ing or papltation of the heart. 10 short
time l returned to New York visited
Coney Island of course). and walked from
the wooden Pier to the Iron Pier, dis
tance, should judge of nearly Que mile,
through the sand; also long distance
through Central Park without any incon-
venience or distress. | am sixty years of
age, have lived in Macon ffty-four years,
been in the hotel business twenty five
years, aud those that know me
know that | would not give this
testimonial unless it was due
you, and those suffering as have suffered,
Diseases similar TO mine and other diseases
your medicine is recommended for are
very prevalent in the South.
Yours truly, E. X. BROWN
Ask you druggists for it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
SPORTING.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The twenty
sixth game of the billiard tournament
between Carter and Heiser was won by
Barter by score of 800 to to 96. Carter's
highest run, l03; Heiser's 80. The con-
testants 10 the next game were Sexton and
DAILY. The interest was intense, as Sex
ton had to win the game to keep on a foot
ing with Schaefer and Slossen, candidates
with him for the first prize. Sexton won,
800 to 157. Sections best run was 65, and
Days 35. The twenty-eighth and last
game of the tournament proper was then
played by Schaefer and SIosson. The
latter won, 800 TO Ill. Schaefer's highest
run was 62 and Slosson's ST. This ended
the tournament proper, and the following
is the record of the games: Schaefer won
5, lost 2; GARNER won 4, lost 4 Rudolph Q
won l, lost 6; Heiser won nothing; Carter
won 2, lost 5; Daily won 4, lost 3; Slossen
won 6, lost / Sexton won 6, lost l. This
makes Slosson and Sexton tie for the first
prize. and the game deciding the first and
second prizes will be played between them
on Saturday next. Schaefer takes the
the third prize and GARNER and Daily are
tie for the fourth and fifth prizes. This
tie will be played off tonight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

Persons visiting or leaving New York
City for business or pleasure. or to visit
Niagara, Saratoga, the White Noun
tains. West Point, Garrison S, Brighton, or
Manhattau Beach, Long Branch, or other
summer resorts, will find the GRAND
UNION HOTEL, opposite the Grand
Central Depot. one of the best and most
convenient Hotels in New York City
to stop at, being situated just opposite the
Grand Central Depot, you save your bag
gage, expressage aud carriage hire: IT is
first class in all its appointments, aud kept
on the European plan. affording guests
the privilege of paying only foI what they
get; it's $50 elegantly furnished rooms are
reduced to only one dollar and upwards
ner day. The Restaurants, Lunch and
Wine Rooms are supplied with the best.
You can live better with less money at the
GRAND UNION HoTFL than at any other
6rst-class Hotel 10 the city 1t is under
the management of VIM. D; Garrison
who studies to make guests fully at home
and fully merits the large patronage il
receives
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
CRIMINAL.

VIRGINIA. ILL.,, Noy. 24.-One of the
most uuprovoked and cold-blooded muir
ders ever chronicled was committed or
Saturday at farm some ten miles north
OF this place. The victims, two German
brothers, named EicheD. were huskine
corn when John n. and Robert Taylor,
also brothers. came along on horseback,
dismounted, and saying they were now
going to settle feud which had existed
between the families, Immediately began
stabbing one of the brothers, who fell
with a knife thrust through the lung.
They then turned upon the other Eichen
who also being unarmed attempted to
escape. They caught him and plunged a
knife into his neck and severed the jugular
vein, One brother died soon after, and
the other was dying last night. The mur-
derers escaped. and officers are in pursuit
ERIE, Pa. Nov. 24.-The remains of
Mrs. d. Oxer, buried a month ago, were
eXhumed by the authorities and an in
quest held to determine the cause of her
death. Suspicious were aroused that she
had met foul play from her husband in
Macon, LII. Evidence was found sufficient
to ask the Illinois authorities to investi-
gate further.
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov "a "A squad of
after band Of highwaymen who
have been operating IL this vicinity, dis
covered their camp in the western part of
the county. Dick Tuttle, supposed to be
one of them, soon after approached.
When within twenty steps he was CON-
manded to surrender. He tried to use
his carbine, but was shot and instantly
killed by a ranger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
KelloRg-SpoFord

New ORLEANS. Nov. "a. In the Kel-
| logg- pofford case. Manager Allyn, of this
city has been instructed to furnish the
kilograms specifically called for. They
numb Der twenty-one 10 all, and were hand
ed to the chairman. The messages were
in cipher. except one from Morris Marks
asking about the adjournment of Congress
Senator Hill asked witness if he knew
what the dispatches contained. Witness
i do not
w. II. Seymour, notary public, testified
regarding the affidavits made by Jeremiah
Blackstone, a member of Packard's Legis-
lature and others, showing that they had
been paid money TO vote for Kellogg Sey-
mour testified that the paper produced
was not Biackstone's original affidavit but
ie was the sum and substance of it, lhe
paper recites that Blackstone at various
times received money from Kellogg and
Louis Zouer, amounting in all to 81 900,
which he used as directed by Kellogg to
secure Keilogg's election as United States
Senator. Witness repeated part of q
conversation in his Office between a mem
Der of the com mittee of the Nichols Leg
islature and others with Blackstone
about bribery, Blackstone said he could
get the affdavIts of the parties to whom
he paid the money received FROM kei-
iogg, corroborating MS statement These
afidavits were also produced aud filed with
the commmittee. In couversaiiou
Blackstone said that money had been
paid to bribe him as a prominent Re
publican and as a member of the tLegis-
lature. One of the party accom- panied a
member of the Nichols Legislature 10 my
Office to see Blackstone, who promised TO
REIN burse him for the outlay in getting
Ion 11tsn xof bn
Nichols legislature. appointed to inves-
tigate the kellogg Spofford case never
made any report.
J. f. Barrigton, assistant Sergeant at
Arms OF the Packard Legislature, testi-
| fed that there seemed TO be a general un-
derstauding that every member OF the
| Packard Legislature was paid for his
vote when Kellogg was elected United
States Senator. Saw Kellogg speak to
| Senator Twitcheil one day in the telegraph
| office. telling him he wanted his vote and
would give him one of the government
positions. At the same time Kellogg
handed Twitchell $500 Twitchel re
marked that it was all right. Witness
| had been in the custom house, but was dis
charged last July.
j, S. ANTI testified Formerly held q
place in the custom house. but was dis
| placed few months ago by JONES, tor
merly member of the Packard Legisa
ture, 1t was a matter of common motto
riety that members were paid for voting
for Kellogg.
B. Dreyfus testified that two very poor
mem bers of the Packard Legislature were
flush the day after Kellogg's election
One of them rem arking that the election
would account tor their great wealth
They had 5000 in cash
| Committee adjourned till tomorrow
when witnesses for kellogg in rebutta
will be called.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
Last Nights Dispatches.
FOREIGN.


SLIGO, Nov, 24.-Davitt, Daley anc
Keller, arrested last week and lodged in iai
here, were charged before the Magis
trates. to day, with sedition. Monroe
Queens Counsel and Crown law adviser
conducted the prosecution. The inquiry
will be very protrated. Parnell and mum
Der of priests were in the court. Nc
demonstration was made. The prisoners
were brought to court under a heavy es-
cort. There is great crowd in Sligo and
extra policemen have been drafted.
A land meeting was held to-day at
Aghadourr. near Castle Bar, County.
Mayo Ten thousand persons were pres
ent.
Monroe 10 opening this case for the
prosecution, pointed out that sedition
meant not only open violence, but any
thing calculated TO incite dlsafection. or
to set one class against another. Rea, a
solicitor of Belfast, and himself at one
time political prisoner, defended Keller
in the court.
4 number Of police were examined to
prove the general character of the Guer-
Tin meeting and incendiary words on
which the indictments against the prisoners
are founded In consequence Of the magis-
trates leaving the bench during the short
pause CduSCu ny tn6 IUulSp)SItlUO OF
witness. Louden applied for the release Of
the prisoners, as the magistrates LETT the
bench without adjourning court or remand
ing the prisoners. The application vas
overruled.
Monroe. in describing the character OF
the meeting of Guertin, alluded to the
alleged use of inhamatory language and
the presence of men armed with imitation
pixies and carving hammers inscribed with
disloyal notices. After the policeman
present at the meeting had been examin-
ed. Mr.. Monroe applied for the committai
of Daley, who was accordingly. committed
for trial, bail being accepted. Keller and
Davitt were remanded for further exami-
nation. On tbe-news of DaIey's liberation
reaching Castle Bar there was great
reJoicing. IIluminations were prepared
to celebrate his arrival Mayo will insist
upon his being its future representative in
Parliament.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

Los Pinos Agency. Nov. 24,-The
commission met yesterday. Charley, an
Uncompagne Ute, testified. sestablist-
ing the fact that Jack made the at
tack on Thornburg. He gave testimony
freely. He is the first Indian to tell the
truth. Ouray informed the commission
that johnson had told him that his
brother, who was killed by Dresser and
died the next day, confessed to the Kill
ling of the freighters and mail carrier
and leading the attack on the agency
people. Jack and tie hosties are ex-
pected Tuesday. TIE decided position
taken by Secretary Shurz in the dis
patch received yesterday, refusing to re-
celve any hostiies in Washington who
had taken part in sthe White river affair
was bitter pill, and Ouray looked very
sad while it was being interpreted The
commission adjourned over Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. 16 The Popu-
lar Club met in the principal theatre on
the 9Th inst. The meeting was bulldoZsd
by the Vice President, Senate aud House
of Deputies. and large number of mili--
ta:y officers who are waiting orders and
working in the interest of Gen. Gonzales,
minister of war. The meeting broke up
amidst acclamations of Live Gonzales
and Death to Benitz." President Diaz
is very Indignant, and called upon the
minister for a satisfactory explanation.
Gonzales failed to explain and later retired
from the cabinet.
Several prominent politicians have been
expelled from the state of Oxaca by the
state authorities upon the suspicion OF
treason,
Governor Pachea has been appointed
secretary of war.
Teagle has resigned the office of minister
of Justice and public education. The resIg-
nation of Gonzales and Teagle are said TO
have been forced through the intrigue OF
Benitz
Minister Foster is expected to conclude
the tour of Mexico at Matamoras between
the 5th and 10th of Decem ber The Mex
ican government ordered the vessel TO carry
him to Vera Cruz.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-News OF an
impending revolution in Mexico has been
received. Gen. Jesus Ramiero has pro-
nounced and some of his forces have beer
at Rosario, Concordia and Capalo. about
sixty miles from Mazatlan, near the ilnei
of Topic and Sinaloa. Another small
force has pronounced at Casala, IN the
state of Sinaloa. At Lopez the insurgents
have also pronounced, About $50 mer
took possession of the town and aftel
getting possession of the arms left for the
interior.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
How TO KEEP WELL.-Three simp

How TO KEEP ELL.-Three simple
rules, keep the feet warm, the head cool,
and bowels open or natural, the latter Is
the most i'm portant, and should never be
neglected An occasional dose of s14axi-
ma, perfect remedy for costiveness, will
be found all sufficient, it is very pleasant
to the taste, long looked for substitute
for the nauseous compounds so long in use.
Should be kept in every family for its ca
thartic properties alone, price so cents for
large bottle. Sold by ohm Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

Hardly to be credited. but it is never
theless true. that a sick horse or bad
conditioned cow can be brought up in a
few days by the use of Simmons Liver
Regulator. The powders should be mixed
with the food, and they will eat il readily
and il is surprising t. see what improve
ment immediately takes place. Ii opens
the bowels, strene thenlng them, aud does
all and even more than the hes; Condition
Powders A small quantity in he food
for chickens will cure cholera. and keep
the poultry healthy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
INV Back Achss So.

and feel miserably" said hard working
man. The doctor questioned him and
found that he had been habituaIly costive
for years. that now his kidneys were dis
ordered and his whloe system deranged.
kIdney-Wor was recommended and faith
fully taken and in short time every
trouble was removed The cleansing and
tonic power Of this medicine on the bowels
and kidneys is wonderful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, Nov. 25.-The announcement
is made of the policy of the Roman
Catholic church in New England toward
public schools. Archbishop following ad
vice of the Pope to European bishop.
has directed that all priests in arch diocese
OF New England, to at once establish
parochial schools, and threatens parents
who refuse to patronize them with the
terrors of the church. in localities where
the influence of public schools is thought
to be particularly injurious to Catholic
priests. The priests are instructed to
withdraw children at once even if there
be no parochial schools 10 the vicinity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

Macalister Cough Mixture now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving bette. satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.
1t is boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma. Bronchitis DC, and single
teaspoonful taken in time will prevent a
''fresh cold" from developing into some
thing worse.
It is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing-cough and groups in children. For
sale in Rock Island by John Bengston
Druggist. I'D
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.


IREAND.
DUBLIN, Nov. 25,-Tbe government
engineer has surveyed the district border
ing on Shannon river with view to the
commencement by the government of a
scheme for their drainage, which is to cost
100000. The prospect of employment
tor labor in these districts is regarded with
great satisfaction.
The excitement through the west of
ireland shows no sign of abatement.
Large meetings are being held in all
popular places in counties Mayo and Sligo.
parnell In addressing large meeting last
night In Sligo asked the people to per
severe 10 the agitation, and remember
bis advice, to keep firm grip on the land.
treat crowds assembled 10 the streets of
Shgo to day. Examination Of Davitt is
proceeding.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-Gortschakoff left
Baden Baden for St. Petersburg. via
Berlin, this morning.
Count Schouval0ff is on the poiut of
leaving England for St. Petersburg.
Within the last few days he has been
paying farewell visits. He will present
his letters of recall as Russian ambassador
at London, personally, to the Queen at the
end of the present week. 1t is rumored
IN diplomatic circles that there will be
several changes in the personnel of the
London bassy and Russian representa-
tives at various European courts.
The proprietor Of the London Figaro
has been sentenced TO three months im-
prisonment and to pay fine of 9lO0, and
is required to find recognizauce for nine
months good behavior. for Publishing a
series of articles by Mrs. Weldon, on lun-
acy laws.
LONDON, Nov 25.-A dispatch from
Dublin to the Times says: While the
IRISH agisators tell the public they are
engaged in legal and constitutional agi-
tatioD, and ostensibly advise the people to
keep within the law, the country abounds
with evidence that different Interpretation
has been put upon the language Threat
ening notes aud acts at violence are prac
tIcal comments upon their words These
are the evil Omens tor the winter, which is
beginning to be felt The correspondent
of the Tunes calls attention to the brisk
trade doing at Irish fairs in old govern
ment rifles; 125 rifles were sold in the
district of DuDgaunon ip one week at
about shlillngs each. Lord Penzance,
Dean of Court OF Arches, Will hold court
Saturday next, when it is understood a
warrant will be issued committing Rev.
Alex. MackoDochie to prison for disobey-
ing admonition of Court, and for contempt
Ia tearing down the court S order from the
doors of his church.
Gladstone has arrived 10 Edinburgh, for
electoral tour for contesting Midlothian.
He was most enthusiastically welcomed
throughout his entire journey from Liver
pool to Edinburgh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

of the mouth may be speedily cured by
remove the cause, and restore the mouth
use of SOZODONT. 1t never fails TO
and teeth to beauty and health. 1t
Injuries none, and cures all. 1t is most
pleasant to the taste. and a preservatlve OF
good looks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25-Indicatious
for the upper Mississippi and lower Mis-,
souri, valleys: Falling barometer, winds
shifting to southerly and clear or partly
cloudy weather. preceded IN the two frsl
districts by rising barometer and cold
north westerly winds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
$500 Reward,

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver. Nerves, Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid for case they will not cure or help
or for anything Impure or injurious found
in them Hop Bitters. Test it. See
Truths" or Proverbs, another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

| SUFFERED fearfully with swollen
joints; went on crutches. tried every
remedy without success; Giles Linimen,
lodide Ammonia cured me-
Thomas Mcdonnell.
Wilmington st.. Montreal.
Giles Pills cures Liver Complaint.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pamh-
let.
DR. GILES.
l20 West Broadway, n. Y.
Triallsize 25 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
Old Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Medlord Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston. They keep only a strictly
dealers iuRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sens genuine old
Medford.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
COMMERCIAL
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Nov. 25
Wheat-Firmer; 1917 cash; 03sl Dsc; 21 "a
Jan
Corn-Cash lower; options higher; 4OIk cash; 4O
Nov; 3915 Dec; 435s Jan.
Oats-Firmer; S3 cash; 32h Dec; 3S1s May.
Rye Unchanged.
Barley-S1@S3.
Pork-Fasier; 10 25z1C 80 cash: II 30 asked Jan.
Lard Easier: 1906 50 cash; 90 asked Jan.
Whisky 100
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 55, 900; quiet and firm heavy
lots shade higher; light 70Q3 S5 mixed packing
3 1904 90; shipping 1904 90.
Cattle-Receipts 3,50J; slower; shipping quiet
50D1 90; butchers weaker O003 25; stockers
strong 2 4003 20.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
CunduranGo.

No use of having the chils, no use Of
headache ,or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie OF this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try il and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
Moffat's Life Pills,
PhHniX BitterS.

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Pages Climax Salve 90 cents a box.
MofIat's Life Pills % cents a box
Moffnt's Phoenix Bitters S1.OO bottle
~ Sold by Druggists everywhere.
j. P. MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
S5 Liberty Street New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

Frank MiIler's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard aud their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in it's line. diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
brain & n erVe

Nervous Prostration, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss OF Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indsCrations eXcezses, vices Irregular
tiles (often COZ tinued to mature years) cured
by Wells Health Renewer,' greatest remedy on
earth for TmpOteuce, Premature Decline, Sperma-
s., az Druggists. Advice free Depot. 5S Barclay
ST., New York and for Rock Island II Bengstons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25
CANADA.

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Drufheld Brothers
cooperage works burned. Loss. $4,000;
insurance. $4,000. The fire was incendi-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-25

Printing. Binding and Blank Book work
speciaIties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed, tt