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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
- ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS, MONDAY OCTOBER 81 1881.

Evanston reformary are in captivity at
Decatur waiting an order for their return.
James Cunningham aged go, a farmer Of
Waynesville township, Dewitt county.
died Wednesday from the effects OF a fall
from tree 9 -if
At Paxton Ill.,, eight persons, whose
united ages were 607l years. met to cele-
brate the SGth biIrhday of their friend,
Mrs. H. A. Bridgman. ..4..s..z
Six fireman at Danyille. H.. have been
arrested for incendiarisfn, extending over
three months, their evident object being
the creation OF paid department.
Jacob MoItz, German living about
three miles seatA-ef--AtlaHta HIS, raised
between 1 200 and / 800, bushels OF pota-
toesaen his little farm Of fifteen aeres'Iast
Thomas H. Morris veteran Of the wal
/ of 812, died recently at Decatur in his
Es9th year ), He. leaves seven, children,
forty one grandchildren andlt ,fortyotiys
great, grandehildnea. 10 tIsnelsas3s tsafsl 5
/ DIR. Fred Wao Peck has presented to
the Illinois Humane society a handsone
ambulance wagon to be used in Chicago
for conveying sick on wounded eaimals
with comfort to their barns. 1t cost $500.
{ Eva Perers, of Naperville, committed
suicide Thursday by hanging herself With
a scaf in the barn adjoining her residence.
She had been an Invalid for some years
and of late has been very Respondent. -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
.AHArHER mIrRAU.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-A man, appar-
emily insane, made his appearance at the
White House to-day and demanded admis-
sion. After some parley, it was found he
was armed with seven-barreled revolver
and evidently bent on shooting somebody.
His arrest was accomplished after some
difficulty, requiring three men to overpow
er him. The crank" was well dressed, pow
erfully built, and was recognized by the
door keeper as crank who called in Nav
last and was sent home to Pennsylvania.
He gave his name as John Waling, and
endeavcred to force his way in. A des-
perate struggle ensued. a.
Dinsmore choaked him so he ceuldn't
use his drawn revolver. Steward Crump
and others took hand and Waling or DR..
Ooetting was taken to the station He
presented the following letter: John Wal
ing you are hereby informed that DIR. John
Noettlng is lawfully elected President OF
the United Stated, and is an occupant OF
the White House every day.
(Signedo e-s - ALMIGHTY COP.
Communicated by the Holy Spirit.
When Waling first appeared and
showed this letter, Dinsmore seated
him in the parlor until the presi-
dent could see him. WaIing handed him
Ihs following for the pres ident: I'll desire
',ie onieiai returns of the late presidential
't0''ioh' 1t was after this that Dinsmore
'eo MN and the struggle begun The
mailman has been known here Inv the name
u 'ohn mailng since September. His real
name is DIR, John Noetting, and his home
IS IN Coiesville, Snyder county, Pepnsvlva-
MIA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31


No invalid who values heath and its blessings
as her ability to apparently hopeless cases
Lincoln ull) Herald.
The Doctor is adding daily to her already nlustri-
and wel-earned putation.-P Peoria journal
Indeed, if ali our physicians were 10 take the
same interest and work with TIRE same professional
zeal Mrs DR.. Keck, who gives her life, her entire
time and labor. to the grand conquest of human
disease. then would there be less afiction and bet
ter health at Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself d remarkable woman Enga-
gag in the practice of medicine about Is years ago,
when il was so difficult for woman in any PUBLIC
position have her qualities recognized even to
merit. supported by indomitably perseverance,, has
worked heroicly and rapidly upward until now she
stands upon eminence. professionally celebrated
socially respected, and financially sohd.-Dayen-
port Gazette.
Mrs DR. Keck has shown herself TO be wonder
ful woman. and her career is a wonderful one look
it what way you will.-Peerie National Democrat.
Frank. generous. and kind d-hearted. she -has-ITon
the affections OF all classes and is respected and
honored, not alone for her professional attainments
but for her high qualities lady and upright citi
zen.-Industries of Peoria.
We speak from our own knowledge, when we say
she is OF the most successful practitioners. IN
the treatment of diseases made speciality by her
in this country.-Washngton Farmer.
The growth OF her business in this city has been
skill the of chronic diseases is widely
| ncreasiug.-Evening Peorian.
During her last visit here it wonderful to see
the vast crowd of patients that gathered around her
| --Lucoln GIil.) Herald.
| This lady has developed q system Of practice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
N-----------------
THE pANAyIA CANAL.

LONDON, Oct 31.-The Daily Neaos this
morning, commenting on Secretary Blaine's
circular with regard to the Panama Canal
saws There probably never was time
when all. the European powers were more
thoroughly well disposed towards America
than now. Mr.. Blaine's arguments. there
fore, are certain of patient and, indeed,
of a friendly hearing but as piece OF
logic the circular can hardly be considered
by his best friends to be very powerful.
By the Clayton-Bulwar Treaty America re-
cognized the propriety of what she now re-
CARDS as an intrusion. All great CONNER
cial countries will be deeply Interested IN
the Panama Canal The maritime powers
viii be under strong temptations in time of
war to Violate its neutrality. Their sigma
lures to the guarantee will consequently be
absolutely. necessary, unless the United
States are prepared to take upon them
oa,,, ~s an enormous responsibility Per-
- .,,o most unfortunate suggestion of
the c;rc,,lar i that the proposed guarantee
,,-o,,1a - ,l,a -ature of an alliance
80 f,,af faaafh1n
against America. It.is--sm smpoSs'p'e = ,ses
how purely peaceful conve., ~
an alliance against anybody unies~
wolves exclusion. It is unnecessary to soy ,
that nobody proposes to exclude the Uniteo
States from the benefit of the. proposed
neutrality. 1t is to be hoped that the mat
ter will take a different turn from that sug-
gested by the circular, which must surely
have been issued under some misconcep-
fion."
The Standard say: There viii be few
persons surprised to learn that the United
States would regard an European guaran-
tee of the neutrality of the Panama Canal
as an unauthorized intrusion. IF Colum-
bia should be hampered by an European
guarantee it would create complications
when a popular vote, as is one day inevit-
able, DEGREES her union with the United
States
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
BOILER EXPLOSIONS.

New YORK, Oct. 29.-By an explosion
at Timelson's mill, to-day, man named
Whitman was completely disembowled. and
died in half an hour. Frank Tmerson, the
owner. had a piece of iron driven through
his groin, and cannot live. One little boy
had his hip broken in two pieces and his
knee shattered. Another sns tanned frac-
ture of the skull, with little Ilope of recov-
cry. Others had arms and legs broken
One man was thrown twenty feet. Low
water in the boiler was the cause of the ex-
plosion.
OswEao, Oct. 29.-The steam boiler
connected with threshing machine ex
ploded at Martviile yesterday Fra nj
Wilmon was killed and eight others il 1
jured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
rErnHRnRHonn NOTES

Illinois has a smaller represents ton in
the departsments at Washington than any
other great state.
George w. Heron. of Leadville' has pur-
chased and settled on the Perham farm
near Lichfeld Iowa ssss =
At Sandwich, H., Friday evening, Jas
Brogan inflicted fatal wounds on William
Henry with revolver.
AT Loomis Mr.. Wilson was killed by the
falling walls of Bush's burning factory
while assisting to quench the flames.
Henry Schrall has o sixty acre cornfield
: our miles north of Decatur which prom
Is. IS to average sixty bushelsto the acre.
lit seems to be settled that R. D, Smith
i - have the Pekin postoffice, and that
Mrs Sellers is to be asked to step down
and OF T. .s94e. )
The thres girls that escaped from the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-Col. George
Cowie, chief Of the deplomatie and coun-
selor division Of the 5th auditors office of
the treasury department, has resigned.
Cowie recently passed claim for $4,000,
which was pronounced Illegal by the first
comptroller. It is said the claim was en-
dorsed by the best officer, but this sendorse
ment was not thought to be sufficient to
warrant its passage by the 9Th auditor,
and as Cowie was the responsible person
his resignation was requested. -..-.a.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
GREAT BRITAIN.

DuBIisr Oct, se9-PafneH win protiab
lY be SENTENCED to fourteen days depfffvsat
ion of visits for issuing a letter. III,
Sexton is. reported dying. -. fa .sBses
Theraqseems reactions. setting in,i al.
5thodgh 400 1eaguers are in prison. p
Anthony McHale, Catholic curate, Dara-
hidne, diocese, Killale, was arrested. for
holding land league meeting in his
chapel. #ofH si'I E -.' ''-i
Already :, 500, cases are before the land
court; thirty.six were entered, Saturday.
LONDON, Oct 220.-A Telegram from
Armagh says that cells have been prepared
in jail there for Parnell and forty Others.
Alocrowd of seven hundred persons
attacked the police while serving a sum
mons in Belmullet county. The Mayor
and police fired upon the people, Several
were wounded. 5eEt RCr:' fssg5 sa3 -
DUBLIN, Oct. 30.-The Fresmaafs jour
nal published letter from Parnell dated
at Kilmainham JAN, deprecating the plan
of ending the recent proclamation of the
government by the formationa1of tenants
defense associations to replace the land
league. organizations. Parnen says such
associations would be tolerated by Glad
stone only SO long as they appeared to be
disposed to carry out his views, and would
be nongrel reactionaty organizations such
as were formerly condemned by Dayitt
Every man in Kilmainham is willing to re
main there any number of months or years
+b af NAV no mere cSaT'v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
DON'T I'm Ha1f Their Value

''They cured me of Ague, Bilousness
and Kidney Complaint as recommended.
I had half bottle left, which I used for
two little girls who the doctors and
neighbors said could not be cured,
would have lost both of them one night if
had not given them Hop Bitters.
They did themso much good | continued
their use until they were cured. That is
why W ~ SAY you don9t know vi. half the value M
them high enough."-B,, Rochester, n. Y,
see other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
.ilments Treated.
ow poruse with care the Opinions and

Rocg ISLAND, I'LL.

which is distinctive and seemsto meet the REQ euue
ments 70 which II Is applied, with surprising fael
| fly. Peoria Transcript.
Some who have been given Up by our best physi-
clans fncurablc, have been placed under the
! Of this lady who has saved them from an early
gray aye.-Bioolningtnsi sunday Rye.
/ A name 50 We'll Known in Central Illinois to
have become household word in hundreds Of fami-
HES. is that OF Mrs. DIR. keek - Evening PeOtinn.
During practice Of nearly Is years DR. Keck has
gained. without doubT, greater celebrity than any
female physician in the west and the strongest
dorsenents pour IN from all parts OF the country
| Woodford sentinel.
| Mrs. Keek has been an active and successful
| practitioner for IS years. she makes special
study of chronic diseases only; aud hR- certainly
performed many. wonderful cGres.-H ashiagton
Farmer.
| Time and larger acquaintance with the people,
only to add yearly % Mrs. Kecks celebrity
a physician and good name az a citizen-EFening
Peorian
| This lady is so wen and favorably known TO our
readers that she needs but passing notice here.
She comes always crowned with compliments and
bearing the highest reeornmendatiOas.-Linc
| QD.) Times.
The Doctors rapidly growing popularity Is con-
practice here probably the IN the city and sn
is increasing and patieRts come fr0Ess great distnn
| ces.-Peoria Freeman.
This lady has gained an eminence IN the practice
nleritorions emulation the part OF younger, aud
evenolder, followers of Esculapius and the results
Of er skill and successful treatment bring forth thS
praises and blessings Of hundreds not in Davenport
davenport Democrat.
Medicines FREQ at Ofhce,
P. M. SUNDAYS 3 to s p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
BAD BREAK

QUINCY, Oct. 30.-The river at this
point is fifteen feet above low water mark
having risen slowly all day. All roads
west and south remain suspended. except
the Hannibal s. St. Joseph, which is still
running All the inhabitants of the Sny
valley have moved out to high grounds,
many of them taking refuge in this city.
The water is steadily spreading over the
thousands of acres of fertile farms = pro-
tected by the embanknlent, and the loss to
farmers viii be very heavy. All the
levees in this vicinity have been broken by
the great force of water, and the low lands
are now completely flooded. This is the
greatest flood ever known at this season OF
the year, and there is no record of a high
er stage any time, excepting during the
spring freshet in 1851.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31

him by the American Constitution, with
fun powers of Constitutional sovereign.
He did undertake e, abolish the system of
spoilations aRd plunder, which caused
Guiteau to seize the assassin's weapon
without regard 10 the loss the Nation
uld-sustafh, ana without preeaceiving that
his adt would stamp the brand Of fnfamy
upon the system. Garield's martyrdom,
like Lincoln's, indicated the irrevocable
abolition of the system 'of plunderlz There
was choral music at the opening and con
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
Haknexevad Doctor Talk.

''All has been done that can be done, "a
says the physician when he gives up con.
sumptiVe patient and retires from the
field. Not SO. good friend not so, nothing
comparatively, has been done, if HALE 5
HONEY, OF HoREHoUND AND TAR has not
been prescribed and perseryinglyA admin
istered. Let the patient take the case
into his own hands, and use the remedy
that nature and science have furnished
It never fails.
Pixies TooTH-AcHE DRous s-Cure il
one minute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
GERMANY.

DAHiiN' Oct S0.-The funeral service in
.neniory OF General Garfield was celebrated
'o-aay In the principal salon of the town
Ia nal' winch was draped in mourning
Many persons were present, includ;ng tls
members OF the diplomatic corps and the
scientihc and learned societies. Prof. Gre;st
ueiiVered an oration before the colossal
nust OF the dead president. He declared
ehe providential feature of General Gar.
neio $ career was his strong viii, which
raised him above the parties in the politi
oai connlets and fitted him to act impars,-
any as pilot against the stream. General
0"fheid made use of the position granted
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
PAUL BoYNTON.

OMAHA, Oct. 30.-Capt. Paul Boynton
arrived this afternoon ON his cruise down
the Yellowstone ard Missouri rivers from
Glendive, Montana, the highest navigable
point. He has padded about 2, 800 miles
and has been forty DAYS out. He
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
BREWERY BURNED.

i sTATENIsn.2NE,o ctsSgf-Fire hogan at
IL o'clotk this morning il. Mayor & Bach
mans brewery destroyed that building
then began'to destroy smalr houses adjoin-
ing, from which the occupants fed in ter
,,ror. At noon the fire was fstirl raging and
there is danger of a boiler explosion. The
loss is estimated at half million.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
-sMyFormsnted BACK

is the. exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do you
know why it aches? 1t is because yoa1
kidneys. are, oyer over -tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cleansed of bad .humors.. Kidney Wort is
the medicine you need. 1T acts. like a
charm " says a well known physician. q
never knew it to fall Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists.-BostonP Post. -.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
NEW ORDER OF THINGs.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 1.-Sec'y Hunt in
forms the. officers of the navy and marine
corps that applications for duty through
persons of infuence viii not receive atten-
ton, All such applications must be made
directly to the secretary. @,sH IN 'a1s' NJ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
Cai6ag0 9 ar&St,

CHICAGO. Oct. 81
S wheat-iowes, fsi.s, asked cash; 1ss Nov; 1S1 u
Corn@fr,o and higher. 6stssss cash; Nov. ais
Dec. 45h -. -.a,< NJ,
oats-weak and lower 4fH cash, Get sS9s NOV
Dec. 475x May rel,
Barley-1o6.
Whisky-1 is. ~
LIVE STOCK.
Weak and lower 16 So; cash Nov; n TsA
Jan. ss3EI
Iard-steady, II 40 cash; II 72& Jan.
Hogs-recipts II OOQ; 81 W, weak and unchanged
CattIe-reeeipts 500. fairly active. shipping 40
aEa. hutehera 2 40ls4 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
CANADIAN POLITICS.

OrTAjwA, Oct. Silt is intimated at the
appreae hing session a member VIII take
votes of parliament on ssl..sgability, Cana
dian independence, and the election of.~as
chief magis trate or governor general.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
MONDAYS MENTION.
A Bank Failure at New York
ss.s1 .s City. :
Political Talk in the National
's Capital.
Sporting Notes and Miscei-
laneous Notes.
.<s.&t.s : sII4l...I,I &. !

BANK CLOSED.
NEW YORK, Oct. s1.-The following ap-
neared ean the. doors of the Mechanics
National Bank this morning "closed in
consequence of statements affecting the
hank made by-the Cashier to the Board Of
directors Yesterday, which are now Under.
going investigation The bank is regard
cd as as the strongest in New York; stock
stood LAO. - , = -
CAN'T PAg IT'S DEBTS. .sLa =
Post Newark, Cashier of the Mechanics
National Bank yesterday told the Directors
that the bank was unable to pay Its debts,
They offered to subscribe half a million,
hut said two million wouldn't do it, and
tbev decided se suspend. The last state'
ment showed deposits of 90, Az, 600,
James A. Halsey isPresidsnt and Oscar L.
Baldwin, Cashier and Manager Baldwin
is considered responsible for the trouble.
The news was thund er clap. The instl-
tuition was deemed the strongest in Newark
and officers the most Trustworthy while
Baldwin stood high as financier. He
has been 45s'l - 'S-~-
ARRESTED
as an embezzler, and the Government Ex-
aminer sent for. It's New York connection
loses nothing, havingfrefused to ALLOW. Bad
win to withdraw his scoIlaterals. Nugent
& Co., who were involved with the bank,
have suspended Other failures are ex-
pected 1t is stated the only resources of
the bank are building worth s5o, 600. = !. q
The warrant Of arrest charges Baldwin
with confessing to the board that he had
fraudulent1y used two millions OF its funds
Directors are setting with closed doors.
The widest rirnors are afioat. Nobody
but the cashier is suspected. He had The
unlimited confidence of the board. Ais
confession was made because he feared to
have bank examiner. The city and
county lose about forty thousand each OF
deposits, Water board $136, 900, and man
ufacturing companies smaller amounts. 1t
is not yet known where the money has
gone, but it is alleged
THAT THE WALL STREET sPECULATI0Ns
of the cashier absorbed it. 1t appears that
Baldwin got away with everything but the
safe, which was very heavy one. The.
bank held all the deposits of the old SIu-.
tual Life Insurance company, amounting
TO. it is said, from nine hundred thousand
to million four hundred thousand. Tt is
believed that not any of the amount is
saved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31

reports the trip one of the most difficult
he ever undertook, and enlivened by oc-
casional adventures with inquisitiye Indians
and reckless hunters, who fired at himfrom
the bluffs. He is in good condition,
though reduced in weight. forty pounds
since his start A thousand or, more of
people met him at the landing iBeynton
re1nains until Tuesday, when he resumes
his journey 10 the mouth. Of the Missouri.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
STOCKS.

NEW YORK., Oct. 31.@There is a de-
mand for Des Moines and Fort Dodge
stock A good many holders of Lake
shore and Rock Island lately sold their
stocks and bought northwest preferred
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31

CHfIccAAeo Oct, si.-Tlhaea Van steuben sn
party were received by the mayor this
morning with, German Gspeech,7 whereat
Ethey marveled, as to how they were born
and bred They road about town.. visited
points of interest, and were Welcomed on
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
SITUATION UNCHANGED

Keokuk, Oct. 26.-The river here rose
an inch last evening, although standstill
is hourly anticipated The situation at
Alexandra remains much the same, no fur
ther ioss Of property being reported.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
PROBABIL1T1ES.

7 WASHINGTON, Oct 31.-Upper Missis-
sippi and Missouri Valleys. fair weather
southeTly winds, lower barometer, station
arg or higher temperature. z s., =, r
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
FREE FORWARDING..

CLEVELAND, Oct 3t.-The Western Union
Telegraph, United States and American
Express Cos. win forward messages and
packages of money without charge.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
y As7~-sRss.'.'s.s-77s...
-CONEEDERATE RONnS.

received IN this city to-day for one million
dollars of confederate bonds.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
EARTHQUAKE

: CoNToscooK, N. H., Oct 31.-At 40
this morning, slight earthquake, quite
severe at Hennikeen, was felt at Hillsboro
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
STEAMER DISABLED.

LONDON, Oct 31.-The Anchor Line
steamer Assyria was seriously damaged on
passage and through over part of her cargo
Her master was disabled. N-..~ % d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
FRANCE. K

Paris. Oct 2a.-GreyY asked Gambetta
to take eofice and the latter consented.
The. terms agreed to are, that Gambetta
might assume the Presidency OF. The Ccunf
Gil with or without portfolio.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
INCREASE IN RATES

NEW YORK. Oct 31.--The Pennsylvania
railroad Increases the freights Hon east
bound grain from Chicago to New York
to. twenty five cents with the usual differ fer
enee of two cents in favor, Of the p PhiladeRs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
STAR ROUTE

-- W.AsHrNGs4oN, Oct S31-Arguments in
the star route cases will begin Thursday
next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
FOREfGS GOLD.

New YORK, Oct. 31.--Ons half million
in gold arrived from Europe to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31
BROKEN DOWN.

LONDON, Oct 51.-Keene's colt Don
Ful, ano, has broken down. go
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-31

Tumors, erysipelas, mercuf1al diseases,
scrofula. and generaldebility cured by "Dr.
Lindsey's Blood Seareher" 5sii. :"