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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

There is one sad thought connected with
the present aspect of republican politics.
Whatever attitude President Arthur takes
Ohio has lost her grip on national politics.
The voice of John Sherman will no longer
be heard in the land, while the piping of
candidate Foster will be weak and fable:
the state will be once more populated and
the former office holders win have to turn
their attention to earning living. 1t will
be hard on Ohio but the rest of the country
will view the spectacle with considerable
equnimity. Whether the state is capable
of supporting the large increase in popufa-
ton, which the trains from Washington
viii daily bring to her shores is an open
question: But if not the broad lands of
Iowa are ready to.receive them, and that
state needs little shaking up of its politi-
cal machinery
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
We are informed that Arthur told a dem

We are informed that Arthur told DEM
ocratic senator this morning that it would
be wise for their party to yield the presi-
dency of the senate to the republicans.
That he is very anxious that his place
should be filed by republican.
There is no doubt that he is anxious,
and it is truly kind of him to teach wis
dom to the democratic senators. But then
republicans always said the democrats had
no political foresight and it would be a
pity to give them the lie on this occasion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

The New York state central committee
yesterday passed resolutions of sorrow at
President Garfeld's death. 1t was mat
ter which they failed to attend to at their
first meeting. Can it be that the fact tina;
at that first meeting it was controlled by
the stalwarts, while now a majority of the
body are half breeds is what causes the
difference in action?
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Administrators Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.

STATE OF ILLINOIS,.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. 90
In the County Court
Russell a. Curtis, Administrator, de-6onis non. OF
the estate of Loyina Mckinney deceased,
homas walton. William Lewis. and the unknown
heirs OF said Lovina Mckinney deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a decree
OF said Court entered in the above entitled cause
on the first day of September, 1881 shall on Sat-
urday. the 9Th day of October 1881 at the hour Of
two O'Clock in the afternoon at the north door al
the Court House, In the city of Rock island, IL
ead Gounty, cell at public venduc to the lIighest
bidder thar cerain parcel of land situated in sa
Rock Island county, described follows to-yvif:
Lot two ca in James Greenwoodas suh fifvia;on
OF the south west quarter Of the south
Of section twelve (121 In township seventeen I'm
nortL of range one I), west OF the fourth princpai
meridian, except and reserving however, all the
Coal and other minerals underlying the same.
The sale will be for ali cash at the election Of
the purchaser be may pay half cash and give his
note. at six 10 twelve months time, with good per
sonal security for the balance said balance also
10 De secured by mortgage the premises
Dsted at Rock Island. Ills, this Sept. LIST 1881.
RUSSELL Fl. CURTIS,
administrator de t0sis non Of the estete OF JovInn
Ickinne1, deceased, e-9dsw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Republican papers are amusing them
selves by telling us what stormy time the
democrats of New York wall have when the
State Convention meets. If stormy time
means the exclusion of Tanlmany and the
bouncing of John Kelly, bring on the
lightning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

tria, which has the honor of first putting
the idea into practical executions is now
said to have cards Of the poorest material
and most inconvenient form.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08

Passengers carried ON Freight trains as follows:
EAST.s. 4 10 p m WEST. 10 10 q m
GEO. M LOOSELY Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMBALL, K. ST. JOHN,
9en1 Supt. Gen. T'kt 4 Pass. Agt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
susz ISLAND j eroziA RAILWAY.

LEAVE ARHIyn
q 90 IN Way Freight.
$50 = Fast Express. f2 AS p m Mail and Express
1:45 D m Mail and Exp's. $50 {. Fast Express.
Csc :" F'ht d Accom'n
The 80 p m train makes close connection at
Galva with C q @ for points west; arriving at
Galesburg at 4 asp m 1T Burlington $40 m; al
Keokuk 10:25 Ia; and at Quincy 10 :o6 p m also
making close connection at Peoria with q W
and r P & W roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
CHICAGO. NIL pAuxrE & ST, PAUL.

RACINE q soUTdwEsTRRE DIVISION.
IEAvg ARRIVE
DAY Express AND Ksts. .s:25 Az 695Ps
Night Express. ........ 10 sc p 5:56 Az
St Paul Express. 5000. $3.50 a Il 90 m
The night express leaving hock Island every
sunday night a. 10 :0b connects with the train ART
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
Stand to Chicago Through tickets only good on
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Investment Securities

Savings Banks, Insurance Companies, Trustees
and Investors generally, are invited to correspond
with regarding Bonds they may desire to BUY,
SELL OR EXCHANGE.
Municipal Bonds, Water Works Company
Loans. and desirable Railroad Securities al
ways on hand.
j. E. LEWIS & co BANKERS,
9-1d&w II CEDAR ST., NEW YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-08
Rcog ISLAND 3 MERCER CO., 3. 3.

Arriving at Cable at II 40 m. and $50 m.
leave Gable at $3.50 N, and 80 p m.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
Protecting the Fish.

Quite r.ofgentlemen:metat 6S East
Market street, Monday evening. in answer
toa call to organize Fishermen's Association
to enforce the laws against seining and the
use of dynamite. A Committee was appoint
ed consisting of three persons, John A.
Finch, Ignatius Brown and Alex. c. Jane
son, to draft a constitution and bylaws,
and present them for adoption at the next
meeting, Wednesday night, to be held at the
same place at s o'clock. Quite an informal
discussion was had concerning the great de-
struction of fish caused by the use of dyna-
mite torpedoes, showing that but a few
months use of this destructible would clean
out all the fish in the State. The interest of
those present was greatly increased by the
information spread, and strong measures will
be taken to make this Association a success.
A low membership fee will be fixed, so that
fishermen who are opposed to seining and
the dynamite killing and who have but
small means, will be able to engage in this
work and become members.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

The payroll of the Fire Department for
the past half month amounts to 81, 2,425, and
police So, l64.
In the Criminal Court Tuesday Nancy
Wadles, colored, was acquitted of the charge
of burglary and grand larceny
Warren S. Deyore and John s. Clark
were Monday ordered to be discharged
from the Insane Hospital as cured.
Secretary Heron is using every endeavor
to have Maud s. brought here to give an ex-
hibition of speed during the State Fair.
William Robb, colored, was arrested Mon
day for attempting to pass counterfeit
money. He is charged with trying to pass a
spurious dollar at saloon on South street.
In the bastardy case of Clara Aaron VS..
Noah Owens, Justice Johnson Monday
found the defendant guilty, and bound him
over to the Circuit Court in the sum of $500.
He failed to produce bondsman, and was
remanded to Jail
In the Criminal Court Monday John
Smith pleaded guilty to grand larceny and
was sentenced for two years, while John
Harrington, youthful burglar, who pleaded
guilty to burglarizing Gilbert C. Van Camps
store, was released on flOater.'
The work of putting in an elevator at the
PostOffice building was commenced Tues
day, and its completion will be hailed with
delight The need of an elevator has been
felt for some tine by the Federal officers
and those having business in the United
States Court
Vina Robinson, a ive-year-old colore
child, died at the home of It's parents at No
143 Greer street, on Tuesday. The parents
made complaint that the child had been
poisoned by the City Dispensary physician,
but an investigation by the Coroner proved
that the child had died from Inflammation
of the brain.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
"aod Bless the Little Woman ;

We have just received copy of a new
song and chorus called, God Bless the Lit
tie Woman" from the publisher, F. w.
Helmick, $50 Elm street, Cincinnati, O. The
song was founded upon the following Incl
dent:
Immediately after the President was shot
he dictated telegram to his wife, informing
her of the sad occurrence, remarking in a
most affectionate manner to those beside
him, God bless the little woman" etc.
The words are written by Howard n.
Fuller, and the music was composed by
Charlie Baker. the popular song writer.
The song is perfectly beautiful, as the
melody has been well adapted to the words.
CHORUS.
Stand by him, little womanl
Stand firm and brave and true,
And remember, little woman,
We will always stand by you.
This song is easily arranged, so that all
players on the piano or organ can master it
with perfect ease. Price, 35 cents per copy,
or four copies for 81.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
A Murderer's Confession.

A special from Waupun, Wis, to the Chicago
Times, dated August lS. says:
In December, 1874, Dan Mara was shot, while
sitting in his own house, at Chippewa Falls, by
ed. The shot was fired from without, through
the window, and the wOuld-be assassin fed On
the following July William Campbell, a neighbor
of O'Mara's was arrested for the shooting, and,
was convicted and sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary. He has nearly served out his SEN
tence which will expire October IL. of the present
year. On December Is, 1875 Frank Goodhuc, of
charged and convicted of the crime, and came
here for life on January 1, 1879. Readers of the
Times will doubtless remember reading of
his being taken from the Jail by mob, with
a rope. around his neck; how he slipped the
from Chippewa to Eau Claire, twelve miles,
in the snow with nothing on his feet and gave
himself up to the authorities at Eau CLAIRE.
During this week Chase has confessed to Deputy
Warden Alex White that he committed the
crime for which Campbell is serving sentence
here, and that Campbell is an innocent man.
Chase says he was hired to shoot O'Mara by Mike
Kelly, another neighbor of Campbell's, and that
Kelly agreed to give him 500 for the job. That
he gave him $50, and has failed to pay him the
rest and that and his desire to help Campbell
clear his character have prompted him to his
confession. Chase says he can prove what he
says by a whom he tried to get to .go snooks''
heard HIM ask Kelly for the rest of the money.
His story is not credited by the Prison officials
who think he is only figuring for chance to get
outside the walls when he will do his best to get
away. On the contrary, Chase says he would not
go out as a witness unless he was furnished with
ample protection. 1t is needless to say that
Campbell is like fish out of water in his anx
iety for the time to come when he can go outside
and investigate and says If the story Of Chase
proves true he shall bring action against the State
for IS, 600 damages.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20

Our Stricken Chief-Visit to the White
House-Anxiety of the Coiored People
Lincoln and Garfield, the Martyrs he
Lying Charleston Coueier-h alaria-HOD.
j. Nj. -Campmeeting-Pers
DIR. Seaton-Nusica1e.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August III
have just left the White House. The
last bulletin is somewhat more reas
surlng, but the sad, anxious counte-
nances Of Secretary Brown and the
attendants and visitors tell too plain
ly the terrible feeling of doubt and
uncertainty which pervades every
heart. "Oh, what mischief one bad
man can work" said grief stricken
old colored lady, who stopped me at
the gate last night and asked for
news from the sick room. The White
House gates are steadily thronged by
an anxious crowd, who stop every
person from within and
beg for some word OF hope from the
Nations patient | have noticed that
almost invariably these crowds are
composed largely of colored people
There never was baser slander put
in circulation than that by the
Charleston News and Courier, to the
effect that the colored people are
lacking in sympathy for the martyr
President because they have not in
dulged in noisy public demonstra.
tions. The saddest hearts are not al
ways the nOisiest; neither are the
noisiest always sad, as is evidenced
by this pharisaic editor, whose croc-
odile tears can not conceal his base,
british instincts. This has been no
time for noisy demonstrations. With
great good taste the stricken people
throughout the land have refrained
from them. The whole nation has
stood with bated breath, waiting,
hoping, despairing and hoping again,
almost against hope, that somehow
the life of the President may be pre-
served. In the heart of every colOred
person the names of the martyrs,
Lincoln and Garfield, are inseparably
associated.
As 1 stood this morning in the
famous "East Room" of the White
House, and looked at the life like life
size portrait of the martyred Lincolh
which hangs on the wall, my mind
reverted to the last and only time
i ever saw him, which was one week
before the fall Of Richmond, at Ft
Harrison, where he reviewed some
10000 or 10000 colored soldiers. L
shall never forget the smile that play
ed upon his honest face as he sat on
his horse with uncovered head, ac-
knowledging the heart felt salutes of
these brave black men, whom he had
given the opportunity to fight for
freedom. Nor can i forget the gloom
and sorrow, so typically illustrated
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20

now, that pervaded the army few
days after when the terrible news OF
assassination of our great benefactor
swept like consuming hurricane
over the land.
1t is gratifying to know that with
few exceptions, party feeling and po-
litical animosities, throughout the
length and breadth of the land, have
been buried or held in allegiance dur
ing the trying weeks since General
Garfield was assassinated. Only in
Charleston, South Carolina, man has
been found base enough to circulate a
slander against the colored people,
which with its wretched author, our
wounded President, could he be
heard, would spurn with all the no.
bleness OF his great soul.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20

gave him pair of Jail shoes, which have no
sharks."
Ibid he say nothing to the guard? Did he not
swear at him or something?"
He said nothing He never does curse and has
never been known to use profane word"
In the lace of this positive denial, McGill, the
guard. who was assaulted, says he went to
Guiteau's cell and noticed that he was appa-
rently pairing his nails. McGill, thinking that he
might have made some preparations to hang him
doing?'' Guiteau replied, Nothing, nothing"
Noticing the knife. he asked what he was doing
with il, and he replied: $50 help me God, 1 have
none" McGili then said 'Drop it, in a COM
manding tone, when Guiteau jumped up and
made cut, but fortunately McGill threw his
nimble as a cat 1t is said by a few people who
have seen Guiteau lately that he has the cut of a
pirate. In conversation, however, his voice is
chosen
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
The Yorktown Celebration.

In response to inquiries concerning the
coming celebration at Yorktown, Va which
takes place October 10. Is. 20 and 81. the
master of ceremonies, III. G. Corbin, As
sistant Adjutant General of the United
States Army, has sent circulars
to Adjutant General Carnahan, which
give complete information There will
be military representative from nearly
every State in the Union, and some States
will send full regiments together with the
Governors. their staffs and distinguished
citizens. military camp will be estab-
iished on the south bank of York River, as
nearly as pra cticable on the ground
occupied by the allied troops
during, the siege of 1881, which
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
C0lfax at ua.

CHAurAuouA, N Y, Aug I3-This is National
Day at ChautauQua, and General Howard CON-
meeting. DR.. Vincent read letters from Hon.
Robert Lincoln, Secretary OF War. and ex-Presi-
dent Hayes, and read also an address made by
rhe eeaaSs e hese
applauded. DR.. Vincent said it was
worth something to have the privilege
in the midst of hot political campaign, from the
lips of man who was afterwards struck down ty
an assassin, and who now lies upon bed of pain.
upborne by prayers of the Nation. General How,
ard was introduced to the audience and greeted
with the Chautauqua salute-the waving OF white
handkerchiefs. The orator of the day, ex-Vice
lecture on Abraham Lincoln said he knew as he
spoke to them their hearts would be turning
towards him who for six weary weeks had suf-
bed of pain and peril al Washington. The shot
fred by the wretch who waylaid him at the rail.
road depot At washinEion and who isshed Ss
unsusPec'ng victim face wesad tS face echoed
that fearful shot 1t united s 1hS fhs All T has
taught us mSre of our President than we ever
knew before. We see him facing death with more
missive to whatever may be the result, while all
over the land is excitement and indignation. On
the afternoon of the day ne was shot saying 10
is sdms ann ready to so % i But believe God
intends to answer the Nations prayer and save
him for his Nation and for mankind, as well as
for his noble wife, who has nursed him back into
life from deaths door, and who now ministers to
him so bravely. know all these thousands join
with me and with millions all over the Republic
in the prayer of God save the President"
CHAUTAUoUA, n. Y, Aug. A.-Rev. Frank Rus
sell, of Mansfield, Ohio, taught an assembly or
Bible class of 1900 persons. Rev. DR.. Haygood,
President of the Emory College, Georgia, preached
to a congregation of 5000 people. General Oliver
o. Howard, Commander OF West Point, delivered
an address and afterward preached TO a Confer
ence of members OF the Young Mems Christian
Association Rev. Mr.. Jones' of Memphis.
preached in the evening. This is The last week of
the Assembly The Chautauqua School OF The
ology will be organized Tuesday, August l6
which occasion there will be organized the
Chautauqua Young Folks Reading Union, which
will be addressed by John b. Cough and Rev. A.
A. Willets ID. D. Friday evening there will be a
naval engagement on the lake, and Saturday will
be professional day. The gatherings to-day were
unusually large.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
UNDER ARREST.
Frank Nye, an Alleged Horse Thief
Captured Last night.

Wednesday night Officers Saulcy and
Crane arrested Frand Nye alias Frank height,
who is alleged to be the leader of one of the
most daring gangs of horse thieves in the
West The prisoner and q "pap named Frank
Royster alias Hunter have been wanted in
this city, Cincinnati and other places for
months past, but have always been
too 'slick'' for the authorities. Some three
months ago a valuable horse and buggy was
stolen from Mr. Parker, at the Stock Yards,
in this city, and also fine rig was stolen
from Mr.. May the Superintendent of
the head and stave factory. The police
Nye and Royster, and they were captured
by Sheriff Stout of Decatur County, at a
little place called New Point, near Green
learned that both men were want
ed at Cincinnati for stealing
several valuable horses from a brewer of that
city named kaufman. AS the Cincinnati
crime was the greaterof the two, the Indian
apolis officers allowed the prisoners to be
taken to the Queen City. They were ar
raigned and held in So. 600 each. They gave
"straw" bail and left the burg in double
quick order. Chief Williamson was at once
notified of their departure from Ohio, and
he placed the matter in the hands of Officer
Saulcy, who has been on the lookout for the
men ever since.
Yesterday evening officer Saulcy, in COM
pany with officer Crane, spotted Nye near
the National Hotel, and the first named off,
Ger managed to hold conversation with
him, during which he was convinced that
he was the man wanted and arrested him.
He was taken to the Central Police
Station, where he was fully identified. The
authorities say Nye is wanted in Ohio for
numerous cases of horse stealing, and for
forcing pensiOn paDers and is also wanted
in Iowa for forging land warrants. He is
an exceedingly fine looking man, and the
officers deserve credit for landing him be-
hind the bars.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
One of Nye'S Victims.

Ed holland, of No. 3 Clifford avenue, for
erly of the c., l., ST. L. and g. Road, Thurs
day: recognized Frank Nye, who was ar
rested by Officer Saulcy Wednesday night
as the man through whom he was badly vic
timized few years ago. In 1878 Noland
had some railroad stock which he advertised
for sale or exchange for Western land. He
received several offers in answer to the
advertisement, the most fiattering of which
was from Nye and his partner. who were
then IN Cincinnati. The proposition was ac
cepted, and Nolaud received deed for some
Western land, which afterward turned out
not to have been the property OF Nye and
his pal" Noland was victimized to the
extent of 81, 500 in the trade.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
Professor Jordon's Tourists.

ZERMALr, Switzerland, Aug 1s.- Five
American tourists ascended the Matterhorn
Saturday last. On their return rock was
accidentally dislodged, and struck the head
of Gilbert, a tutor of the Indiana Univer-
sitv at Bloomington, Ind, rendering him
partially insensible. He was just able to
move mechanically along. Nearly four
hours were spent in bringing him to the
first hut. Some of the party proceeded and
brought doctors. Gilbert arrived at Ter
malt Sunday evening. He suffers princi-
pally from the loss of blood, and will be
able to leave shortly. The guides were ap-
prehensive that II ne collapsed before ne
arrived at the hut the party would be
frozen to death before succor could be OBJ
tanned.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
A Waif.

On Monday woman named Mary Pat
terson. said to be from Terre Haute, applied
for admission at the Home for Friendless
Women. She was neatly attired and did
not appear to be in destitute circumstances.
A girl baby, which is thought to be the
child of the woman in question, was found
Tuesday forenoon under bench near
Harris carpenter shop between Fourth and
Fifth streets The bench was in an alley.
The infant which was about a day old, was
alive and has been taken care of and is do
ing we'll
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
Jurors Drawn.

The Circuit Court panel for the ensuing
term, which begins next Monday, will be
composed of the following named gentle
men,
John Baer Washington Township; Asher c.
Brunson Washington Township; Joseph LOftin,
Pike Township; s. M. Houston, Warren Town
ship; Albert Gall, NJ. L. Brown, C. B. Cones,
Thomas NJ. Gibson, Frederick Fahnley, Center
Township; VIM. A. Anderson, Franklin Town
ship; VIM. A. Bell, Center Township; Robert Ken
worthy Decatur Township.
The Indianapolis leader., 1881-08-20
A Sad Bereavement

Morris, very interesting and bright boy,
aged about twelve years, and son of General
George ID. Chapman, who, with his family,
left here for northern trip two weeks since
died suddenly at Eau Claire, Wis, on the
18th inst, of diphtheria The remains, ac-
companied by the General and his family.
will arrive Saturday afternoon, and will be
taken from the depot to the cemetery vault.
The sympathy, full and heartfelt, of all of
our peoDle are with the General and his
wife in this their sad hour of bereavement.