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Connecticut western news., 1881-03-09
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
THE RAILROADS.

CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-At a meeting OF
Western Passenger Agents to-day, Com
missioner Dixon was instructed to notify
the delinquent Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
that unless it squared its debts to the West
ern lines on account of emigrant rebates,
its tickets would be withdrawn from sale
from all the offices of the association.
The Grand Trunk made another savage
drive at the Vanderbilt lines to-day, which
will almost inevitably bring them to fight
ing attitude with that road. 1t ordered
the Detroit and Chicago officers to sell
tickets to all points reached by the Michi-
gan Central in Michigan at reduced rates.
The intimation was thrown out that the
amount of money the purchaser might be
able to spare would be the price charged
in each case. Tomorrow morning the
Montreal sleeper heretofore attached to
the Michigan Central will run on the
Grand Trunk to Port Huron.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

Peoria, has not yet been let. 1t viii prob
ably be open to bidders in the spring Ii
built, it will be credit to that part of the
city.
The Southern Illinois Normal at Car
bondale numbers 234 students.
Governor st. John, Kansas, addressed a
mammoth temperance meeting at Bloom
ington on the 10th instant.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Building at Jacksonville, which cost S15,-
600, was dedicated Thursday evening.
One year ago the pay-rolls of the makers
of glass bottles in OTTAWA amounted to
$16,0 900 month-hereafter they VIII be
about $50, 900 month. -
Mrs Sarah Naughten has commenced
suit for $4,000 against seventeen saloon
keepers of Elgin, who, she claims, are res
ponsible for the death of her husband.
The name of the post off1cce at Har-
wood, Champaign county, has been
changed to Dillsborough, in honor of S.
Dill. the principal proprietor of the town
The Cooperative Creamery Company
at St. Charles, Kane county, is receiving
10000 pounds of milk, and turning ou1
$50 pounds Of better and ,665 pounds Of
cheese daily.
Pike county farmers report that thu
recent rains have almost, if not entirely
rotted the corn fodder in the shocks tt
such an extent that it will be almost use
less for feeding. Many are compelled t.
shuck their corn Immediately to save it,
Mr.. John A. Benedict, an old and hon
ored citizen and extensive merchant a
Rantoul, died Wednesday of typhoid fever
| aged so years. He was very prominent il
the affairs of Champaign county, and wa
chairman of the county board of super
visors. He leaves a family and considera
| BILE property.
Miss Sarah Wilson, living near Mack
inaw, in Tazcwell county, afflicted will
smallpox, died Wednesday. She cam,
| from Kentucky few days since, and wa
taken down and died. There are no othe
cases in the community The neighbor
are greatly alarmed. Due precaution i
being taken to prevent the spread of The
disease.
A tame pigeon flew down the chimney al
the residence of Jake Strassburger. d
| Peoria, the other morning, and got fast
in the stove pipe. Its cries and fluttering
alarmed Mrs. Strassburger and the children
who did not know what it was. and the.
| sent to the chemical engine house for tn
| head of the family, who took down TIN
stove pipe and liberated the bird.
The dimensions of the new depot build
| ing at Peoria, for the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad, will be 313 feet b,
so feet, and 30 feet in height from floor
to ceiling. The wall will be substantial.
built of brick with stone foundations
At the north end of the depot the build
| ing will be two stories in height, and the
Viper floor 50x45 feet, will be used as the
| offices of the company.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
O'CONN0R AT BOSTON.

BOSTON, Oct 17.-The reception to T. P.
OConnor, M. P. for Galway, rendered by
the Irish National Land League, in Music
Hall this evening, attracted an immense
audience. After the singing of Irish mel
od1es by choir of 200 voices from the
Catholic choirs of the city, Mayor Prince
introduced O'Connor, who said: / am
reminded by the surrounding of some
statements made in another country. One
of the chief statements was made
by the Secretary of Ireland, who
said the Land League is supported by vii
lage tyrants and dissolute ruffins. One of
the persons to whom he referred to is on
this platform, and | am glad to take my
place on the platform with that ''ruifian'
Wendell Phillips The statement has been
made by aLondon peper that the diminu-
ton of population in Ireland was diminu
ton of the enemies of England. Another,
and more sagacious paper, had said the
people had gone somewhere. O'ConnOr
spoke of the national advantages of this
country, but said it is not that alone that
makes it popular; it is the liberty which is
enjoyed here The cause we are fighting
for in Ireland is the cause of their native
country. Civilization and humanity are
on the side of Ireland. Gladstone might
as we'll try 10 drink the ocean dry as to at
tempt to kill the living spirit that has
struggled in Ireland for 700 years. For 70C
years Ireland has been depopulated, starv-
ed, trodden nnderfoot, has defied the most
obstinate and most triumphant kingdom
on the face of the globe, and she will not
now be put down.
Mavor Prince read a telegram from Red
path, urging the people to stand firm.
Wendell Phillips then addressed the
meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
BECK ON RIVER IMPROVEMENT.

ST. LOUIS, Oct 18.-In letter notify
ing the Executive committee that his Sen
a4orial duties will prevent him from atten
ding the Mississippi river convention to be
held here on the 26th inst says: Il regard
tht improvement of the Mississippi river
from St. Paul to the mouth, and of the
general tributaries of your great river is
one of the most important questions now
before the country. Competing highways
alone make cheap transportation possible,
and free waterways make railroad combi-
nations very different. hope to be able
to be heard on these questions here mex
winter as I cannot be with YOU now"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
IRISH AFFAIRS.

DrBIIN. Oct. 16.-The head quarters o1
the Land League have been transferred to
Liverpool,
1t is stated that the government in the
cases of land leaguers who escaped to Eng
land have consulted English and law Off
GERS. These consider any attempt to en-
courage intimation from England subject
to indictment.
A Paris correspondent condemns the
Irish arrests.
A Berlin correspondent represents tha
the arrest of Parnell has tended to raise
Gladstone in the estimation of the Germans
and the North German Gazette SAYS tht
time for indulgence has gone by.
Twenty-three persons are in Limerick
Hospital with bayonet wounds.
A magistrate stated from the bench to
day, that the police have strict orders tt
never in the future fire blank cartridges
but with effect.
Biogar left Dublin last evening for Holy
head He fully expected to be arrested
but resolved to no longer await the actor
of the Castle authorities. =
James Palmer, Secretary, and another
prominent member of the MiddletowI
League, Lemon, Secretary, and member
of the Tullon, Dublin county branch, Ly
man. OIgauiLGI u dud <6hSOA0 SOaA
ties and Westmeath League, White, Secre
tary of the Glare League, and Penney Eagan,
Secretary of the Tallamor League, are al
lodged in the Mas Jail.
The authorities contemplate arrests al
Belfast and other parts of North Ireland.
Sexten, Dillon and OsBrien are charged
with being reasonably suspected OF trea
sonable practices.
1t is proposed to start fund for the
maintenance of state prisoners.
Members of the league claim that Arthur
O'Connor is being Thoroughly instructed in
the management of the league. His escape
win enable the organization TO continue.
The Pal Null Gazette says, as neither
q. .Brien nor Quinn participated in public
meetings their arrest is naturally taken as
to mean that government win tolerate nc
form OF intimidation hswever indirect.
PARIS, Oct 17.-Eagan of the land
league, states that the tide Of revolution is
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
CRIMINAL.
meeting.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 17.-Mrs. Dora Bey-
land, IS years old, was arrested tonight
for the murder of her grandson, three years
old, who was left in her charge during the
day. Becoming displeased, she took q
knife and severed his head from his body
She was insane few years ago, but was
considered cured.
New YORK, Oct. 17.-The police have
been informed that an attempt was made
Sunday evening to burn the steamer Both
MIA. Four bottles of infiammables were
found Two visitors are suspected. The
police are looking for them. What con
nection this affair has with Irish troubles
is not known
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

rising high in ireland, where there was
disciplined, merciless revolt of hungry men
against the bloated and rich. Prolonged
incarceration Of Parnell might be said to
produce general insurrection. The land
league were prepared for every sacrifice,
and were ready to die to the last man.
Rioting was renewed tonight. The po-
lice were compelled to retreat over the
Carlisle bridge under a shower of stones.
At CharlavIlle, county Cork, the police
were stoned. The riot act was read, and
the military cleared the streets. Thirty five
arrests were made.
LONDON Oct 17-The weekly review
of the weeks weather has been favorable
for sowing, which is progressing rapidly.
Farmers, on account of the difficulty in OBJ
tanning sound seed wheat, prefer sowing
last years. Our water logged native wheats
sell chiefly for mixing with hard foreign,
which is thereby enhanced in value. In
London the sale of natives has been weak.
ening since Monday. Sales were difficult
Friday, at a reduction of two shiliings
Supplies are large and the decline is gener-
al for foreign demand. Friday prices de-
clined one shilling, and sometimes more
No. red winter is held for fifty eight
shillings, which was unobtainable. Aus
tralian is firm. The half weeks supply OF
American declined in Liverpool is pence
per cent.
Flour is constantly cheaper. Foreign is
in small supply, and rates are therefore un
changed.
Barley for grinding continues depressed
white fine samples bring high prices, thu
evidence being that the level OF values fol
mailing barleys viii have to be established
on foreign basis
Oats are depressed; prices unchanged
Foreign oats are dull; a small business wal
done at exchanged rates. In Maize there
was very slow trade; prices closed six pence
cheaper everywhere.
Sales of English wheat during the week
81 ,39S quarters at Al shilllngs pence PEI
quarter.
New YORK, Oct IA special from
Dublin says: The Importance of affairs
here Saturday and Sunday nights is not
ascrible to the violence of the crowd, bu
to the brutality of the police. Nearl,
every member of the special force wa
drunk, and if they had not assaulted limo
cent people there would have been LITTLE
excitement in the streets. Prominent citi
zens, and even women, suffered from thu
outrageous conduct of the police.
LONDON, Oct 17-There was grea
damage to life throughout North German,
from the late gale The Elbe rose twelve
feet above its normal level. Several YES
sells were stranded at Altoona.
CRY OF MEXICO, Oct. 1.-THE Cham
Der of Deputies has approved of the rail
road concessions of the Executive granted
to General Fusbie for the Huntington
combination and the major degrees for thu
Gould combinations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
BUNCOMBE.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 17.-The Hon. Ben
Butterworth, in his speech before the
meeting of Irishmen to give expression OF
feeling in regard to the arrest of Parnell,
toek the position that Parnell was in the
field of debate for the lawful purpose OF
securing better legislation concerning
great wrongs suffered by his countrymen,
and that his arrest would not hurt his
cause.
The resolutions adopted adviced cool
ness and deliberation and keeping within
the line of peaceful, answering resistance
A cablegram was sent: "Ten thous and
free-men in Cincinnati greet the imprisoned
Parnell. Let the people be cool and deter
mined"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
Dnn't Know Half Their Value

They cured me of Ague, Bilousness
and Kidney Complaint as recommended.
had half bottle left, which / used for
two little girls who the doctors and
neighbors said could not be cured.
would have lost both of them one night il
had not given them Hop Bitters
They did them go much good l continued
why say you do not know half the value
of Hop Bitters, and do not recommend
them high enough. B, Rochester, N. Y,
ee OF her column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES

John ]. Borland, prominent lumber
merchant of Chicago, is dead He never
fully recovered from wound received
while serving as lieutenant in Wiscon-
sin regiment.
The telephone men at Springfield are
having trouble with numerous citizens
who say wires have been put on theil
roofs without permission. Several suits
for trespass are threatened.
The contract for building the Catholic
college, in the lower part of the city oi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
A RETRACTION.

DUBLIN, Oct 18.-In view of the ex-
plantations given by Foster, Chief Secretary
1or Ireland, Gray has withdrawn his
statement that he believes the police are
acting under the orders of the government
Tor the purpose of provoking collision.
Foster was protected by mounted police,
while driving from his residence to the
Castle to-day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
ENGLAND WEAKENING.

LONDON, Oct. 18.-It is understood that
Sexton declined the offer of the govern
ment to release him from imprisonment on
account of his health, provided he leaves
the country. 1t is not considered prob
able that the members of parliament In
the Kilmainham Jail will be detained be-
yond three months
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
ARTHUR.
OUR VISITORS.

FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 1S.-The
steamer Catskill, with Secretary Blaine
and French and German guests arrived in
Hampton Roads this morning from Wash
ington The French Minister and guests
were transferred to to tile Frigate Magecir-
enne which got under way and accompan-
led her consort the Dumont Donville,
sailed for Yorktown. Salutes were fired in
Hanover of the arrival of the distinguished
visitors. The Catskin left for Yorktown
at nine o'clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
BOARD OF MISSIONS

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 1S.-The seventy-second
annual meeting of the American Board of
Foreign Mission began this afternoon at
O'Clock. About 500 delegates are already
here. In the absence of the president and
vice president, the oldest corporal member
of the board, Rev. Er. A. G. THOMPSON of
Boston, called the meeting to order. Hon,
Alpheus Hordee, Of Boston, was then
chosen permanent chairman, and the after
noon session was occupied BY the reading
of official reports.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
NV Tormented Back

is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do you
know why it aches? 1t is because your
kidneys are over over -tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cieansed of bad humors. KidneyWort is
the medicine you need. "'It acts like a
charm says well known physician, Il
never knew it to fall Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists. Boston Post
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
OLD AND NEW.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 17-This morning
the remains of Governor Witt were placed
in the senate chamber, where they lay in
state until 3 p. m. Then they were taken
to the st. Louis cemetry and deposited in
the family vault
Lieutenant Governor McEvans took the
oath to-day as Governor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
C4soago Market.

CHICAGO, Oc'. IS
wheat-vsry active but lower; "a cash; 35t5
Nov; l 37I4 Dec
Isrn-Weak and lower; 6o4 cash; 6i1a Nov
62k Dec; 80 May.
oats Weak and lower; 43n cash; 43A Nov
AN Dec; AN May.
Rye-1 o.
Barley 06M.
82h Jan.
Lard-Lower; 10 7a1s cash and Nov; 10 90 Dec
12 ON Jan.
Whisky-1 II.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts J6,aOo: heavy SC highes s067
35: light unchanged s0D6 60: mixed packing
slow; 6 30tt6 IS.
esttle-Receipts 1907; steady: good to choice
Oo6l7 90; common to medium 0015 IS; butchers
2 9903 IS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
CAPITAL GOSSIP.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1s.-The democratic
caucus TINS morning was attended by only
quorum After discussion on the sec
retaryship, it was decided to deter the
subject until the senate re-assembled next
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

THE BEAUTY AND Color of the hair
may be safely regained by using Parker S
Hair Balsam, which is much admired for
its perfume, cleanliness and dandruff Grad
icating properties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

Tumors, erysipelas, mercurial diseases
scrofula, and general debility cured by ''Dr
Lindsey's Blood Searcher."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
ANOTHER ARREST.

LONDON, Oct. 18-Davison O'Carthy,
poor law guardian and land Lacquer was
arrested at Dublin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
Details of the Yorktown
Celebration.
Political Gossip about the
Cabinet.
The River Rise and other
General News.
THE YORKTOWN CELEBRATION.

YORKTOWN, Oct. 1S.-There was slight
shower this morning, and the weather is
cooler Eight boats arrived between mid
night and eight o'clock this morning, bring
ing many troops and civilians. Among the
former were detachments from Delaware,
Michigan, Virginia and New Hampshire. At
10 o'clock salutes were fired from Gen. Han
cocks camp. The steamer Excelsior with
the Yorktown congressional commission on
board, arrived this morning, and received
salutes from Gen. Hancock's camp and the
war vessels in the harbor. Shortly after
the Dispatch and Tallapoosa hove in sight,
and were saluted by the camp and gun
boats.
ARTHUR.
YORKTOWN, Oct. S.-President Arthus
left the Dispatch at half past II, and pro
ceeded to Lafayette Hall, where he will be
received by the government of Virginia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

COMMERCIAL
Whest-Fairy active but heavy and lower; No
| 2 red Nov 51E01 So; Dec 54A G1 81; Jan So
| 11 5S1z.
/ Corn-Less active; lower; mixed western spot
| 6T170A.
0ats-Dull and lower; western 44Qb55.
Pork-DeclinEg: IS 25Q11s so.
! Lard-Lower; Y 0ats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

Hogs-Receipts . 500; better; light shlpping V
nj co; Yorkers 9l6b8 S5; mixed pach1ng 154s
40: butchers to fancy 60G7 CO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
HIGHER WATER PREDICTED.

KEoKUK, Oct 1S.-The Mississippi river
at this point continues to rise. This morn
ing at ten o'clock the stage of the water
being two inches above the great rise OF
last spring which caused such great dam
age in this vicinity. At Alexandria, five
miles below here the water is backing up
over the prairie and the prospects are that
the town viii be completely ruined. The
railroad shops and lumber yards in the
southern part of the city are completely
surrounded and operations have necessarily
been suspended A prominent river man
expressed it as his opinion, to a reporter,
that the river would rise another foot, pos
sib1y more, and that the ''biggest" flooo
that has occurred within the memory OF
the oldest settlers is now upon US.
THE RIVER BELOW,
ST., LOUIS, Oct 1S.-Dispatches from
along the upper Mississippi river note hlgf
water at various places and flood seems
to be apprehended. At Hannibal the river
is only about foot below the freshet oi
last spring Railroad tracks on the levee
are submerged, and the Easements in South
Hannibal are filed with water of several
miles. The Keokuk and st. Louis K. II. is
under water and number of Washouts
have taken place. The same levee which
broke out last spring and caused the inun-
dation of several thousand acres OF farm
ing land, and the destruction of much val
liable property is again in danger and II
the water rises two feet higher, it will no
doubt give way. At Rock Island, Dubu-
Que and other places the water is encroach-
ing upon the levees and river fronts, and
fears are felt for the safety of property.
The rainfall all over the northwest con
tinues, and troubles of high water seem in
creasing. At Quincy the fears OF the
breaking of Say levee is again imminent,
the water being as high as it was last June
1t is being repaired in the weak spots. Al
noon the sun is out here, and there IS
little better prospect for the cessation OF
rain elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
RuRINGTON.

BURLINGTON, Oct. 19.-During the
twenty-four hours ending this morning,
the river rose seven inches. 1t is now
nearly stationary, having risen this fore
noon only half an inch, No damage is
done here
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18
Iaw ORR market.
Nav YORK, Oct, 1s.

FINANCIAL.
tiold- 0t
Aoney-518
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-18

Sold in Rock Island by r. Il Thooas, OtiC
Grogan, @. Speidel and Harper House Drag Store