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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
JOLIET JOTTINGS.

JOLIET, Ill, May 17.-It is reported that
there is to be change in the chaplaincy
of the State Penitentiary. Rev. A. NJ. Pill
cher resigning. His successor, to be ap-
pointed by the Board of Commissioners, is
not yet known.
There is much opposition to the proposed
new Congressional District in which this
county is embraced, in the Apportionment
bin before the State Senate. 1t is regarded
as a bungling piece of gerrymandering.
The Republican opposes it openly
The Chicago and Alton Railroad man
ager have discharged all the striking coal
train brakemen running between Braid
wood and Chicago, and put new men in
their places. They were receiving S2.35,
and wanted $2.75.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
MEXICAN RAILWAY MATTER.

I1e ItOO Republics, published in the City
c1o cI meX1co, of date April "a, contains the
Io1owlng concerning railroads in that re-
II Is probable that several concessions
LOT Lne construction of railways will be
granted by Congress during the present
session. The contract made nv CAM. Eads
with the executive for the construction of
ship railway across the Isthmus of Tehuz
antepec viii undoubtedly be approved by
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
Wonderful Power.

When a medicine performs such cures
as Kidney Wort is constantly doing, it may
truly be said to have wonderful power, A
carpenter in Montgomery, Vt, had suffered
for eight years from the worst of kidney
diseases, and had been wholly incapacitat-
ed for work. He says, Zone box made a
new man of me, and sincerely believe it will
restore to health all that are similarly affiict-
ed" 1t is now sold in both liquid and
dry form--DanbuTy NeaoS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
..I DON'T Want that Stuff

Is what lady of Boston said to her hus-
band when he brought home some medicine
to cure her of sick headache and neuralgia
which had made her miserable for fourteen
wears. At first attack thereafter it was adj
ministered to her with such good results
that she continued its use until cured, and
made so enthusiastic in its praise that she
induced twenty-five of the best families in
her circle to adopt it as their regular family
medicine That stuff is Hop Bitters.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Some time ago a paragraph went the
round of the papers saying that Boston
Corbett, the man who shot Wilkes Booth,
now lives in a state of extreme poverty on
a little farm not far from Philadelphia.
The fact is that he lives near Concordia,
Cloud county. Kansas, and is in comfort
able circumstances. He is an occasional
exhorter in the country meetings., and the
people say that he is 'the rattlingest talker
ever heard in these parts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
AN INDIGNANT PROTEST FROM KANSAS

FoRT SCOTT, Kas., May Tt appears
that publication has been made in the
Illinois lstaatz Zeitung and leading papers
of New York with reference to the prohib-
itory amendment to the state constitution
of Kansas It is stated in said publication
that the law is driving out large numbers
of the inhabitants of our State, and depop
uIating it of German citizens, and keeping
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
A PROFESSOR INITIATES TANNER.

ERIE, Pa, May 1.-THE people of Erie
are watching with great interest the fast of
Prof. Us. Thomson, an old and honored cit
izen, who, being told by Tanner when the
latter was here that fasting would cure
physical ailments, has abstained from food
since May g. He is little feverish, but
otherwise healthy. He likes air and water
diet so well he proposes to keep it up
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
OUTRAGE ON AN AMERICAN CITIZEN
ABROAD

New YORK, May 17.-The Tribune says:
Not only the Socialists, but nearly the en-
tire German population of this city are in
dignant at the manner in which Alexander
Jones, an American citizen and formerly
editor of the Folks Zeitltag, has been treat
ed by the German police, and mass
meeting to protest against the outrage will
be called in a few days and the federal
government petitioned to take steps for
obtaining redress for Germany
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

No well regulated household should be
without bottle of ANGosTuRA BITTERs,
the world renowned appetizer and invigor-
ator. Beware of counterfeits. Ask your
grocer or druggist for the genuine article,
manufactured by Dr. j. G. b. Siegert d
Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May II. Valley winds
mostly from east to south. Partly cloudy
weather and rain to northern portions
Stationery or slight rise of temperature
Slowly falling barometer. Rivers will fall
slowly at all stations
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
RUSSIAN RIOTS

ST. PETERsBTRG May 17.-Fresh riots
directed against Jews have occurred at
Smela.
The government of Keiff, and at Odessa
where Jews houses were wrecked, reported
the death of Tartovo the Jew, who was in
the flames of the burning house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
STRIKE.

CHICAGO, May 17.-The switchmen re-
turned to work at the company's rates
to-day. Their strike has been a complete
failure and has done great damage to busi-
ness as well as to themselves, and seems to
be wholly unjustifable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
NIHILIsT DETERMINATIoE.

BERLIN, May 17.-The Nihilists have
answered the manifesto of the Car by a
proclamation saying 'they accept war,
which has been forced upon them, and are
confident of victory The greater the op-
preston, the frmer will the people be
-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
TEI.FGRAPH slit

NEW YORK, May 17.-The suit of VIM.
S. Williams against the Western Union
and other telegraph companies was con
tinued to-day. DIR. Norvin Green was cross
examined
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
HARD COAL.

The best quality of screened all rail
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton for
nut, and 1915 per ton for all other sizes.
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf G. H. SPEAKER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
Ghannnl Inp

Parties wanting ice will be well supplied
by leaving their orders at McCabe &
Wheaton's.
54d-1m. G. L. LAMBERT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Accidents will happen" Be provided
with Pages Climax Salve. 1t will save
pain, loss Of time, and Doctors bills For
sale by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

NEW YORK, May 17.-The three millions
of forty year per cent gold bonds Of the
l., B. & w. r. r. have been taken. Price
to-day was los
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
COMMERCIAL


CHICAGO. May IT
wheat-strong; o2l cash; l 035s June; / O43S
July.
Corn Firmer; 4s1s cash; 4a]s May; 4l1S June;
80 July.
-Firmer; a3A cash; 81 May; s6H June; s51s
July.
Rye-Unchanged
Barlsy-Unchanged.
Pork-Strong and higher.
Sard-Exclted and higher; 10 G513 cash and June
10 671S bid July.
WhisAy-S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
THE RACES.
ALL TAKEN.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 17-Bancroft won
1 ! miles. Checkmate second. Time 2:101.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

NEW IUhEs May II.
PINANCIAI.
Gold J 90
Money!
Government Higher
o. S. Bonds 62 cent : eG's 1881 zC5%
4's hx D1v-...---..-- LII
SSW .iCo2s
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Shade easier cash; -A4Kc higher on
options; No 1 white May 22H No red May "a
jane 22K.
Corn-Cash A@asc lower; futures shade stronger
mixed western spot 87G56S
Oats-Shade lower; western 45Q54; No June
44A
Pork-Firm and highrr; new l. 90; old 16 co.
Lard-Decidedly higher; spot IL 49,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17

Hogs-Re ceipts 1900; active and frm sc high
er; light 65G6 10; mixed pacoing 5o05 80;
heavy 90G6 30.
Cattle-Reccipts $500; fairly active and steady;
good to choice shipping 5 1896 12h; common to
fair 00O5 50; stocKers and feeders 70l5 20.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-17
BLAINE's BELIEF.

1t is understood that Blaine thinks that
Conkling and Platt resigned because they
fear defeat and wish to retire from public
life. The legislature of New York will
hesitate before endorsing their course
They will reap no benefit from their child
ishness, which in no way affects the ad
ministration.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
The weather.

WASHINGTON, September 19.-Tor
the Ohio valley and Tennessee
warmer, partly cloudy weather, with
local rains in Tennessee and variable
winds and stationary or lower barome
ter. Lower lake region, partly cloudy
weather, with local rains in the east
ern portion and variable winds, with
tationary or lower barometer and
higher temperature. Upper lake re-
gion, fair weather, with variable winds
shifting to nOrtherly, higher barome-
ter and stationary or lower tempera-
ture. Upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys, fair weather, variable
winds shifting to northerly, with sta
tionary barometer or lower tempera-
ture.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
The Fire Fiend.

SAN Francisco, September 19.-
The fire in Marion county is spreading
with increased rapidity. 1t has burned
over Throokmorton rsnche, of 10000
acres. The flames to day extended
up the northern slope of Mt. Tamal.
pals to Summit, where a force Of
men are trying to prevent the fle
going down the seaward side. The
town of Sameltio is threatened. The
FIRE extends over Mt. Tamalpais and
there is nothing to stop it till the
ocean is reached. Fifteen miles Of
heavy timbered country i burned.
But few houses have been destroyed
SO far, the country being thinly inhab-
tied. At Summit, on the Northern
Pacific coast railroad, the flames
jumped a space of One-halt mile, OF
else the fire was started by an incen-
diary and another large sectien endan.
gered. So far, some 10000 acres arc
burned over, large part of which i:
valuable timber land.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19

REV. N. NJ. LONG concluded his
discourse on Future Punishment
at the Congregational church, on
Union street, last night. He made a
logical, powerful and convincing argu-
ment which appealed directly to the
reason Of his hearers. 1t was a
mastery effort and produced pro-
found impression. The church was
crowded to its utmost capacity, and
some falling to obtain seats, went
away. 1t was noticeable that num-
Der Of leading lawyers, physicians and
business men were present, as well as
few preachers, indicating the hold
this young minister has upon the
thinking classes Of the community. A
large number Of young men were
also present. A number of gentle
men as they came out expressed de-
sire to see the sermon in print. A
church with such an earnest and able
minister and SO large an attendance of
thoughtful, truth.seeking people will
surely piosper aud accomplish great
good.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19

The condition of the President has
not improved since our last issue. 1t
is evident that he was worse last
night and is still worse to day. His
pulse went up to l43 at one time, and
his respiration has been feebler and
more rapid. One rigor has followed
another, and profuse perspiration has
still further weakened his system.
The lungs are seriously. involved,
coughing has been very troublesome.
and really there is not single en-
couraging symptom on which to hang
hope. Even DR.. Bliss, who has
usually looked a. the favorable side,
admits that if there is not a change
for the better within forty eight hours
the President cannot live. Anxiety
is at its height, and the worst may be,
and is, expected at almost any hour.
The conditions have been unfavorable
for several days in succession, without
single sign to throw out a ray of
hope. 1t is known that the cabinet
has sent a message to Vice President
Arthur, at New York, the nature of
which has not been disclosed at the
hour Of this writing. This is ominous;
it can but mean that the end is
thought to be near. The increase of
respiration is one of the worst signs
reported. Men may have recovered
who were as low as the President, but
such instances are very rare; too rare,
in fact, to justify any expectations in
this case. The reports that come over
the wires seem to be candid and free
from the coloring given at earlier
stages of the case The people of this
whole country above all things just
now desire and pray for the recovery
Of the President; next to that they
desire truthful reports in regard to his
condition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Guiteau's Modest Request.

Special Cincinnati Commercial.
WASHINGTON, September 16.-The
District Attorney reviewed this morn
ing request from Guiteau that he
would institute criminal proceedings
against Sergent Mason. The District
Attorney paid no attention to the re-
quest, He could not have commenced
criminal proceedings against Guiteau
himself to-day, since the grand jury is
not in session. If the President
should die tonight Guiteau's case
could not be presented TO the grand
jury before October 3. Guiteau con-
demns Mason's action very strongly.
He is still in dread Of a repetition OF
the attempt to kill him. He has been
removed to a cell just opposite him.
1t has been bricked up all around, so
that there are two solid walls on every
side Of Guiteua for several inches
above his head. Light and air are ad
mitted through a diminished window.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
IiverpooI Markets.

LIVERPOOL, September 19.-Pork
prime mess Eastern, firmer at sos;
Western firmer at 79s; bacon steady
at 55s. Lard-prime Western dull at
els Cd. Tallow-prime city firmer at
AS Cd. Turpentine spirits-steady at
6s Cd; fine, steady at los. Corn
mixed steady at Is. Receipts of
wheat for the week from Atlantic
ports were 6l,OOO quarters; Pacific
ports, 11,75O quarters; other sources,
1025O. Receipts of corn, 49,0OOquar-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19

this morning. He has no hope of the
Presidents recovery.
NEW YORK, September 19.-Vice.
President Arthur this morning re-
ceived a message from Cabinet officers,
the nature Of which is not yet made
known.
New YORK. September 19.-The
dispatch to the Vice-President from
the members Of the Cabinet was
simply a message informing him Of
the Presidents condition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Explosion and Fire.

CINCINNATI, September 19.-An
explosion, followed by FIRE, occurred
in the cooperative store, Middleport,
o., yesterday, consuming the building
and contents, and also an adjoining
building. owned by Charles Root, and
damaging the saddle and harness store
of e. Lask. The total loss was ten or
twelve thousand dollars. Fully in
sured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
DIED.

FOLEY.
Friends and aequaintances are invited to
attend the funeral from residence, 90 Robson
street, at o'clock tomorrow tTUESDAY)
morning. Services at ST. peter'a 0:sO IN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Twelfth Dispatch.

LONG BRANCH, September 19. The
members of the Cabinet, excepting
Secretaries Blaine and Lincoln, came
TO Elberon At II O'Clock, and are now
sitting on the plaza of Attorney
General MacVeagh's cottage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
rim Dispatch.

ELBERoN, September 19.-Dr. Ag-
new says the situation at this time is
decidedly gloomy, and could not well
be worse. The President has not raj
lied, as usual, from the effects of the
rigor. Much excitement prevails,
and the worst fears are entertained,
and Justly SO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
sixth Dispatch.

LONG BRANCH, September l9.-Dr.
Boynton this morning said the Presi-
dent passed the most quiet night he
experienced since he was shot. The
reason for it can be readily accounted
for by the extreme weakness of the
patient. He is fearfully weak and de-
bilitated. The doctor then explained
the occurrence of the rigor. 1t ap-
pears that the chill came on while the
morning dressing was in progress, and
the dressing had to be stopped on &C.
count Of its occurrence. The patient
first complained Of feeling cold, and
almost Immediately was attacked with
severe shaking. During the time the
chill prevailed, DIR. Bliss says, vomit-
ing and severe retching occurred. The
rigor was of about twenty minutes
duration. After it passed off the pa
tient became comparatively comforta.
bic and partoOk of some nourishment.
His pulse fell about 3 beats TO 14O.
While the chill was on, his pulse was
143 and very feeble.
DIR. Bliss briefly summed up the
situation as decidedly critical. lie
said there was no doubt but that rigor:
were the result Of extended complica-
tions in the right lung, aided, ol
course, by the exhausted condition Of
the President, which has been caused
by blood poisoning. DR.. Boyntor
expects the patient to rally from the
effects Of this mornings rigor, bul
admits that there is cause for the
gravest apprehension, He says the
chills may continue for some time
without serious results, but it is mo-
possible to make any predictions as tC
the course the disease will take next
1t is now agreed by all the attending
surgeons that rigors are the results o
lung troubles and the pyemius con
dition of the blood. DR.. Agnew pro
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Eleventh Dispatch.

WASHINGTON, September 19.-At
noon the following dispatch was re
eeived at the War Department, from
Attorney General Mac Veagh, at Long
Branch: The President had another
chill at 1890 o'clock, and outsiders
look Tor his death at any moment.
The Doctors try to dispel this feeling,
but without avail. A few moments later
the Attorney. General sent the follow
ing; Chill stills continue and his pulse
is now 14O and growing weaker. Ev-
erybody here in Washington has
abandoned all hope, and the news of
the Presidents death is expected at
any time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Ninth Dispatch,

ELBERoN, September 10, 1890 pm.
Secretary Hunt just came from
Francklyn Cottage. He says the
President is now sleeping quietly and
that there is a material change in his
condition
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Tenth Dispatch.

LONG BRANCH, September l9,-Dr.
Bliss says the President is more com
Portable. A reaction has taken place,
and his pulse is now 1l8, temperature
about normal, and respiration 20.
There is, however, danger of another
chill toward evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19

nounces the case decidedly alarming.
Guards about Francklyn Cottage have
been ordered, in the event of the
Presidents demise, to Immediately
extend their picket lines.
The Government will probably mo-
nopolize the only telegraph wire which
runs to Elberon, and press dispatches
will, in that event, have to be sent
every twenty minutes by courier.
Seventh Dispatch.
ELBERoN, September 10, 1l;4O a. m.
DIR. Bliss says there has been no
material change in the Presidents
condition, no evidence of repair in the
wound, and the discharge looks bad.
Eighth Dispatch.
New YORK, September 19.-Even-
ing Post special: DR.. BOynton says
the President is very low. His mind
is wavering. He says little or nothing.
When asked if coughing had an un-
favorable effect on the wound, the
Doctor said, "No; be has got beyond
that
DR.. Bliss spoke very frankly, and
says the President is very low and
shows no signs Of recovery. Chills
we're to be expected now at any time,
and their continuance must end IA
tally. He could not foretell the course
Of the disease. Death, if it came,
would probably come from ex-
haustion, and would not be sudden.
His temperature during the last chill
was very threatening. They were, he
said, of course, doing what they could
to modify the severity of the chills
and suffering Of the patient. The
blood poisoning was evidently present
to a pronounced degree. DR.. Agnew
says he cannot really give any encour-
agement. Being asked whether the
final result is to be expected in hours
or days, he said it might be in day or
two. DR.. Bliss subsequently said the
President might be taken off in a chill
at any time before we know it.
DR.. Boynton says there is no longer
any doubt but that the President
must soon die.
DIR. Aguew admits that the chills
are caused by an extension Of the lung
troubles. This has not been acknowl-
edged by any of the physicians, except
DR.. Boynton, before. The stoppage in
the expectoration is not a good sign,
as it. indicates pent up pus and is re-
tanned in the lungs. The pulse during
the last chill was so weak and feeble
that it could not be counted beyond
LAG, but it went higher than that.
The President is not improving. He
may last week aud may last longer.
1t is impossible to make any predic-
tions, but the Presidents condition is
about as bad as can be, stimulating
enemata hainO administered
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
Thirteenth Dispatch.

EIBERoN, September 10. p.m.-
1t can be stated on authority Of e
Cabinet officers, now here, that Vice
President Arthur has not been sum.
moned and that no action regarding
his coming has been taken. He hai
been advised regularly Of the Presi-
dents condition from here as he wai
from Washington. Secretary Blaine
is said to be still in Augusta, Maine,
and has been kept we'll informed Of
the Presidents condition. Secretary
Lincoln is expected to arrive tonight
or tomorrow. DR.. Bliss has just gont
to Francklyn cottage to make the moor
examination. The bulletin is awaited
with intense anxiety. The members
Of the cabinet still remain at Attorney
General MacVeagh's cottage.
Fourteenth Dispatch-Onlcial.
ELBERoN, September 19, 1890 pm
The following official bulletin ha
just been issued: The chill from whicl
the President was suffering at tn,
time the morning bulletin was issue,
lasted about fifteen minutes, and wa
followed by febrile rise of tenn
perature and sweating. He has slep
much of the time, but his genera
condition has not materially change,
since. Temperature .98.2, pulse 1O4
respiration 20.
Fifteenth Dispatch.
BOsToN, September 19.-Socretary
of-War Lincoln left for Long Bsano
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
STILL UNFAVORABLE

STILL UNFAVORABLE
Or. Bliss Says He may Go
Off in a Chill Any Time.
DR.. BOYntOn Says the President
Must Soon Die.
h Feeble Pulse that Cannot be
Courted.
MaCvsagh Says Death is Ex-
peCted Any Moment.
Vomiting and RetchIDg During
tine Morning RigOr.
Rigor Last Night and this
Morning.
PrOfuse PerspiratiOn After a Chill.
A Troublesome Cough During
the Night.
Pulse Runs Up to I43, RespI-
ration 22--vsry Feeble.
The Doctors Hold Out but Little
Hope.
The Morning Dressing Postponed
Awhile.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-19
FourthDispatcIl.

ELBERoN, September 10, $50 a. m.
The rigor of this morning lasted
twenty minutes, and was quite severe.
The President is reported as having
slept some since it subsided, but is
now awake. He has taken a small
xuantity of nourishment. The fire.
quency of chills occasions grave
anxiety. DR.. Bliss is of the opinion
that if the rigors continue for forty
eight hours the President cannot live,
and it is quite possible he will die in
one of the chills. DR.. Boynton says
that during the prevalence Of the rigor
the Presidents pulse went up to 143
beats, and was very feeble. At this
hour it has decreased to about 14O
beats. The patient is extremely weak,
and there is cause for great alarm.