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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19

The Union thinks it is wrong to publish
a full account of a hanging. If the Union
had brains or grit enough to get up such
an account it would think differently.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19

Qua LADIES FRIEND Is the mo-t reIia-
be = any female preparation. end only
c ,sts fiffp ueptis per bottle Sold by c.
Speidel. Rock Island and Richards II
s III hstk Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19

Tie Union says to its subscribers: I'VE
will not give You the news you want, you
must want the news we give yon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19
ASHLAND HOUSE,
Fourth Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street,
New York.

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN.
The central location Of the "Ashlan nd" makes Il
o very desirable place for strangers, being one
block from Madison Park, also Broadway and only
short distance from any of the principal places Of
am usement.
BY taking either 23rd street, cross town. or
Fourth Avenue street cars, access may be hAd
direct from the door to any part Of the city.
FRANK WARD andJ. M. WOODS win be found
u charge Of the Office.
Rocm and Boards, $2,50 and So per day.
Kooms-$1 per day and upwards
mhf0dly III. Ii. BRoCKWAY, Proprietor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19

DR. RHODES PATENT ELECTRIC TRANSFERRING worn m
Sent by mail everywhere Cden size 81 co. Adults Send r
niont paper
class Drnde.
gl53 hexesW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19

zos chesnut St, ST. Louie. mo. at old efacs.
continues to cure Epermatorrhosa, seminar w eak-
ness Inpotency nli forms of Syphilis Gonorrhcsa,
elect, Urinary or Bladder diseases. Recent cnsea
sefabuse exposure cured for with safe
uaeeiaima. Advice 1rsev ChaFgas low Gall or write
In strict confIdence. Symptom BOOK for two stamp
Ha ARRHAG ECut0EEhaaPcss s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-09-19

Passengers carried on Freight trains ae follows:
EAST =. .....4:45 m WEST. 1910 m
GRO. III. LOOSELY Agent, Rock Island.
A. KIMBALL, e. ST. JOHN, a- I
Gen1 Sup't. Gen. Tiki Il Pass. Agt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
POUNDING THE NEWSPAPER MEN.

PEORIA, Dec. 13.-In the past two day
three newspaper men have been assaulted
here by gamblers in restaurants. Th'
trouble originated from an article in thu
National Democrat written by S. j. Val
Marter, City Editor, in which the charac
ters who frequent soup alleys were hu
morously described. Mickey Brown was
mentioned as stilling the crowd of rioters
by shouting Shakespeare at them. Brown
took the first opportunity of revenging
the fancied insult by yillainously attack
ing Van Marter. Pinckney, abrother gamb
ler' ioined in the attack The affair oc-
CURED Sunday morning and but for the In
reference of the proprietor would have re
suited seriously. The matter caused bad
feeling between the newspaper men and
the gamblers, and last night III. p. Day,
associate editor of the Democrat, and L. G.
Chandler, city editor of the Freeman, were
attacked by the same gang with reinforce
ments. Chandler was badly pounded and
Day slightly injured. More trouble is ex
pected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
AN IONA nR0YER KILLRD IN MICHIGAN.

DETROIT, Dec 13.-J. w. Dixon, ar
rested on charge of numbering VIM. j.
Phillips, the Iowa drover in Sanilac county,
died this morning in jail from the effects
of laudanum taken early Monday morning.
Being told that he could not live, he was
asked if he had anything to say. He re-
piled, mo, nothing. / want to die. He
was delirious last night, but divulged moth
ing. He would often repeat the words,
''Poor Phillips; he is dead" The prosecu-
tion had developed a strong case against
Dixon He was known to have been
on the up train November 25th,
and got off at Amadore and hired q
rig at Lexington, returning it the following
day. On the night of the 25th he called
at a farm house near Amadore and asked
for pail of hot water, saying that his
horse was foundered. The folks noticed
blood on his hand and boy says he saw
him washing the buggy. The buggy was
examined yesterday and clots of blood
found in the crevices. Dixon had also dis
played large amounts of money within the
last week something very unusual. Tele
grams had passed between Phillips ano
Dixon, which the prosecution are unable
to get at present, but it is thought that they
will be conclusive evidence of guilt
Dixon's relatives live at McClemens. lie
leaves family. He once served tern
for forgery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

No invalid who values health and its blessings
should risk the mass OF testimony which exists
as to her ability to cure apparently hopeless cases
Lincoln (Ill.) Herald.
The Doctor is adding daily to her already illustr-
ous and well-earned reputati0n.--Peo journal
Indeed, if all our physicians were to take the
same interest, and work with the same professional
zeal as Mrs. DIR. Keck who gives her life, her entire
time and labor, to the grand conquest of human
disease. then would there be less affection, and bet
ter health at Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself a remarkable woman. Enga-
gng in the practice of medicine about IS years ago
when it was so difficult for woman in any public
position to have her qualities recognized even 20
meet tolerance. Mrs. DR.. Keck, by virtGe Of rare
merit. supported by indonltably perseverance, has
worked heroicly and rapidly upward, until now she
stands upon enlinence. professionally celebrated
socially respected, and financially solid.-Dayen-
port Gazette.
Mrs. DIR. keck has shown herself TO be wonder
full woman, and her career is wonderful one. look
at it what way you wll.-Peoria National Democrat.
Frank. generous. and kind-hearted, she has won
the affections of all classes and is respected and
honored not alone for her professional attanments
but for her high qualities lady and upright cti-
Zen-Industries of Peoria.
We speak from own knowledge, when say
she is one of the most successful practitioners, in
the treatment of diseases made a speciality by her
in this country.-Washington Farmer.
The growth of her business in this city has been
steady and rapid and her reputation for practical
skill in the treatment of ohroIic diseases is widely
increasing Evening Peorian.
During her last visit here ii wonderful to see
the vast crowd of patients that gathered aronnd
Lincoln Qll.) Herald.
This lady has developed system Of practice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

and also such correspondence on the sub
ject as may be in the possession of the
department. Agreed to without dissent.
A resolution was also adopted instruct
ing the committee on military affairs to in
quire what legislation is needed to enable
widows and heirs of soldiers to receive the
benefits and bounties to said soldiers while
living, and remaining unpaid at their de-
cease.
The report of the committee on privi-
leges and elections upon the memorials
affecting the title of the New York sena
tors to their seats was laid on the table af-
ter statement by Senator Garland that
upon examination he saw nothing to dis
sent from in the report. This action was
regarded as finally disposing of the matter.
Senator Davis, of Illinois, offered a bill
for second Circuit Judge for tie Seventh
judicial Circuit of the United States.
After short executive session the sen
adjourned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
GUITEAU's CASE.
YESTERDAY.

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-After recess
L. S. Gobell, of New York, took the wit
ness stand.
Guiteau-"H yeur honor please, ] woult
like to know what they expect to prove b,
this witness. / think we have had abou
enough of this kind of testimony. I only
knew this man slightly
Court-"Its not necessary to state in ad
vance. Go on, Mr.. Witness"
Witness was in the life insurance bust
ness. Prisoner desired to solicit for him
Witness paid him $25, but never realized
any business from his efforts. Prisoner
told witness that he was about to marry {
wealthy lady, and was to have the Austrian
mission and wanted to borrow $500. Wit
ness did not consider that evidence of al
unsound mind.
W. P Copeland, Journalist, was sworn
and identified some newspaper slips.
Guiteau-"You are no lawyer, Cope
land"
II. T. Ketcham, of New York, attorney
at law, knew prisoner in 1878, when he
occupied a desk in the office of Judge
Hawes. Witness related an instance OF
Guiteau's
OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRE-
TENsEs
Scoville objected to all testimony going
to show the commission of any other crime
or misdemeanor by the prisoner.
Guiteau (ndignautly)-'1 never got s
cent from this man. He was only poo1
clerk | didn't consider him proper as
sociate for high toned lawyer like my
self" The prisoner continually interrupt
ed and insisted that the evidence was ir
relevant. (To Scovllle:) 'FYou are getting
badly cranked on this matter If you hat
any sense you would see it doesn't do ou
case any good. You'll be on trial as
crank yourself if you don'tl look out. Why
YOU are getting worse than Corkhill." :"
Henry Wood, of Philadelphia, hat
known the prisoner some years. He neve
saw <py indications of unsound mind ant
ALWAYS thought him possessed of rare in
feII;osnce Witness knew Guiteau's wifi
from neiehb >orship of his family. having
rendered her Nonle service. Guiteau calle'
upon him to Ii 'aDk The family for thel
kindness.
Guiteau here took occasion to siande
his wife in an outrage 'us manner I'M I'M
man, he said, "knew L er ceIore i uiu
You can draw your own i 7ferences'
Sam-el B. Phelps, broke, New 1oTk
had known the prisoner since 1898. IA
first knew him in Chicago. C'uiteau be
CdHie eAeFcHleIY angry dt tle sta SoAAShtS
the witness and ratified perfect TRADE OF
abuse.
Witness never saw any thing to indicate
an unsound mind. He was cross examined
until the hour of adjournment and was
frequently interrupted by Guiteau. When
witness said that Guiteau had desired him
to act as chief editor on his newspaper
project, Guiteau was immensely tickled
and shouted ooh, Phelps, that is certainly
slight absurdity. You for chief editor !?
Adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
ENGLANn,s ArTIrrnE

: LONDON, Dec. 14.-The Times says it is
not likely that England or any European
state will be tempted to meddle in the
affairs of South America, but such inter
vention might be necessary if European
interests will be affected. 1t must not be
imagined the European powers can ac
quiesce in the very wide extension of the
Monroe doctrine implied in Blaine's dis
patch. Intervention for the protection OF
European interests is as rightfully claimed
by the powers as it is by the United States
for the protection of their interests in
China and Japan.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
FORTY SEVENTH CONGRESS.
SENATE

WASHINGTON, December, 13. -
After the morning hour Senator Pendle-
ton spoke on his civil service bill. He
traced Guiteaus motive in killing the
President. The fact is, he wanted an of
flee, didn't get it, and believed the Presi-
dent responsible for his failure He
wanted new distribution of offices, and
believed that new President would make
new deal and give him another chance.
His belief was that the President could
and ought to divide the spoils he had
helped to earn. The brutality of oul
politics which traduces character and viii
fies motives wherever difference Of opinion
exists, made his crime possible. The as
sassin asserts that he thought he was do
ing his party and his country service.
These are fostering beds in which fools
are born, into which such madmen and
such schemes of wicked deviltry are
hatched. The act of Guiteau is exception
al. The causes for it are imbedded in oul
system and are ever present He described
IN strong terms the danger of expecta-
ton and love of office. Its correspondent
degradation of public sentiment, and de
clared that we must eradicate this system
We must transact our business Through
business men on business principles. lie
invited discussion and the criticizin,y of his
bill. He closed with an appeal to the re
publican senators who have the power an6
emoluments of the administration, and tC
the democrats, who would sooner or Eatel
have these offices, to declare that merit
alone should win place. His perora tioI
was eloquent and effective.
A bill was introduced by Senator Vest
to incorporate the Inter Ocean Ship Rail
way Company.
Ransom moved to appoint select com
mittee of five on the condition of the Poto.
mac River in front of Washington, nav.
gability, heat, &c. Adopted
Senators Ransom, Jones, New, kellogg
Conger and Vest were constituted the cor i
mittee.
Ex-senator Window, authorizing fh
construction of the north branch of .ih,
Union Pacific railroad and telegraph LII le
1t empowers the Missouri 81 Niehrs ri
Valley railroad company to construct. ant
operate said north branch from Sioux Cit,
westward, so as to connect with the Cnis,l
Pacific west to Cheyenne, under the e.ondi
tions of the original Union Pacific act OF
1864, except that the company receive nc
subsidy in bonds.
Senator Logan from the Comm Ittee or
Military Affairs, reported with an amend
ment to place General Grant on the army
retired list
Senator Edmunds submitted resolution
requiring the President, if in his. opinion
not incompatible with the public interest
10 communicate to the Senate all cores
pondence between the governn lent OF tht
United States and its diploma tic agents il
feru and Chilli since April, 1879, touching
public affairs in or between those states
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Dec IL
Wheat-WeaI: lower, 26 cash. Dec; 12f9s
January; 80 February eos,
Corn-strong and closing easier. co.'s cash; 60A A
Dec; 61 asked January; 6615 bid May; sales o'34
oats-Firmer, 4614 cash, Dec; 4s Jan and Feb
4611 May.
Rye-9Sc.
Barley-Nomnal, &c higher, o3h.
Whiskey II. ,e -
Pork-Easier 16 so; sold cash 10 a@ Jan. 10 -
I.ardNyYeak and lower, 10 e5 cash; 10 ora Jan'y
II - BE sch.
LIVE STOCK.
uoos-Receipts G. 400: moderately active, Ign
5 75ee5 10: med. packing, S5a6 30; heaNy. oSo@
6 65. -, e.. ,;,,
Miro. good 10 ehoice 6Iz61T; common to fair, SO
&: butchers. 2l3ls Texans, 3 9093 3d.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
NY Tormented Back''

is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard working men and women. Do you
know why it achess It 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 TT acts like a
charm :" says well known physician, II
never knew it to fail" Liquid or dry
sold by Druggists Post
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

which is distinctive, and TO meet the require
ments to which it is applied with surprising facil
ity.- Peoria Transcript
Some who have been given up by our best phvsl
clans incurabe. have been placed under the care
of this lady who has saved them from an early
grave.-Bloomington Sunday Eye.
A name wei known ID Central Illinois Is 10
have become household Mord in hundreds Of fami-
les il that Of Mrs DR.. kcck- Evening Peoriau
During practice Of neaFly 10 years, DR.. Keck has
giued, without doubt. agFeater celebrity than any
female physician in the wbst and the strongest en-
dersenents pour in fromgal parts Of the country
Noodford Sentinel
Mrs. keck has been an active and successful
practitioner for Is years. She makes 4 special
study OF chronic diseases only; aud has certainly
performed many wonderful cures.-WashngtOn
Farmer.
Time and larger acquaintance with the people
only serve TO add yearly 10 Mrs kecks celebrity az
9 physician and good name citiz.n-EyclIing
Peorian.
This lady is so wen and favorably. known to our
readers that she needs bat 4 passing notice here.
bearing the highest reeommeudatons.-Liuco
Ull1 Times.
The Doctors rapidly growing popularity r. q cou-
stunt cause of remark. She has always had "a large
practice here, probably the first in the city and st
Is increasing and patients from great distan
ces.-Peora Freeman.
This lady has gained an eminence IN the practice
of her specially Of chronic diseases which inspires
mefltoriOEs emulation the part Of younger, and
even older followers OF Esculapius aud the results
of her skill aud successful treatment bring forth the
praises and blessings of hundreds not in Davenport
only. bat through the broad distances Of the States
! Davenport Democrat.
M S4SnsuDe, Fec - nm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. Dec II
xrhaot-,,narad HIGHER. closed lower, weak; z
red. / 81 al 34a: Cash s614GG1 3T1z Dec, ] ~
Jan. j 4S; Feby. 1441-
Corn-Opened higher. declined 6z1zsgbo-
Oats-Ffrm, slow; 4sl4G5A 3ss cash; no options.
Rye--Higer; 90 bid.
Barley--Dull: s5GD1 10.
Whskey--1 II.
Pork-slow; I7o1ls bid JAM. II TIA Feb
LIVE sToC K.
Hogs-Receipts. 3,6g0, quiet.- very light, a59
10; Yorkers, 60Gr575: packin 6, oSesb ~ oute1
ers to fancy. 6l46g6l..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
WASHINGTON
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.--The Senate
committee on territories this moning di
reeted favorable report upon the Sam
oers bill to strengthen the north boundary
line OF Nebraska, on the line of the forty
laird parallel; also favorable report upor
tne bill to legalize the presen.
legislature of New Mexico, owing ts
Ner compliance with an act of Congress, ,Ith,
present legislature is not legal.
a number of bills were introduced ;,,
eluaang one by Edmunds for selling pri
'a'e land claims in certain states and terri
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
Cause and Effect.

The main cause of nervousness is indiges-
ton, and that is caused by weakness of the
stomach. No one can have sound nerves
and good health without using Hop Bit
ters to strengthen the stomach, purify the
blood and keep the liver and kidneys
active, to carry off all the poisonous and
waste matter of the system. See other
column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

Remember this: There are many diseases
that, taken at the start, may be easily
checked; let them run, and they often
prove fatal. For such diseases, generally
rising from stomach difficulties. no medl-
cine is so valuable in the house as Moffat
Life Pills Moffat's Phoenix Bitters pro-
mote good health Try them. For sale
BIZ druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
Miluankaa M. arket.

MILwA,UkEE, DEC Z
wheat-Firm, saA cash; so January; l oo7s
Feb.
Corn-61c.
Oats-45c.
Rye-97eM.
Barley-94c1i.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

BANK STATEMENT-Reserve decrease, Ss3loOO
Banks now hold S96 975 less than legal requirement
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat-Quiet and higher; No. red, Jan 143ssg
14314; Feb. 1451s61, ,46H March, l5o7sDl,
Corn-Weak lower mixed Western spot 664I!S;
future 1888.
Oats-Firmer; western, 490S53; FEB aSCgo23s~
Pork-1S 00lo1S IS.
lO
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
Notice of Assignment.

,l;. Notice. ia hereby given that William s. Sea-
.sze George W. Beal partners in business as Dsssi
Fra at Hillsdale Illinois. hare m ade genera -
ispplent of all their property 10 the anae
f- ~ benefit of their creditors and ail credltos =.
said Real Bro are hereby notified to present lnsa5
rlairns under oath affirmation TO the nnoeEsisne
WITHIN three months from this date
-'A~'1 M E. p FEASTER-
Assignee of Bcal Bro.
KESwoETHY & BEARDsLEY. se~
ATTORNEYS for Assignee. A-N-oh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
DIE ..

i, sCHNEIDER-on Tuesday, Dec IS, 1881 at Il $50
| = ~ aged 81 years, months, 10 days, Andrew
from residence, No 1880 First avenue, at
! , = - - n, '+rsday Friends invited.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
UPTON BOUSCEn

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 14.-Ex-senator
Paddock of Nebraska, will succeed Assis-
tant Secretary Upton who retires from the
United States Treasury to day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
TELEGRAPH DIVIDEND.

Union declared II quarterly dividend, this
leaves surplus of 81 ,013, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

The best advice for Catarrh sufferers
write DR.. G. r. Sykes, 169 Madison St..
Chicago, for full information of Sure
Cure-Free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

tories.
After the mornining hour the subject of
presidential succession was brought up and
Beck addressed the senate to illustrate tie
urgency for action.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

Ask your druggist for '.Dr. Sykes Sure
Cure for Catarrh." Don't take any other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
Keck's Medical Infrmarv.
Sixth and Brady Streets, Davenport, Iowa.
1t is Well known that the Doctors Special is
Chronic Diseases and Needless to Enumerate the
Various Ailments Treated

You have read what the People
of Press
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
AN ORDINANCE

sw Everything guarant nteed as represented and
oweat Market Price. 7-3odtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14

Licensing and regulating Brewerles, Distilleries,
Rendering and Fertilizing Business, Glue and
Houses, Soap Factories. Candle Factories, Lard
and Lard-Oil Factories Hide Stores, Meat Mar
ketS and Livery Stables
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-14
NOV York Market.

NV YORK, Dec. u.
FINANCIAL.
, 1881-07-10
GOSSIP OF TIE GAME, !

r1ecep or rrr ~.,,r
Us or Ala e.
ftand y McNally,s bindery lime beat the 4.
]. Cox fellows to- &.
Georop 1r Tavlor f. IN ho,t pr,dner
c,';.. z, ~ 80 ~ ~ W. oe"' O'"oAet'
ohllth q Co. 10 TO-
"B L. NJ: Providence beat Chicago 3 to
. in the game of.Nay II, pjayett in Chicago.
=, :. r,,n. ...star,,.,,, h.t,,.aa,, tha cn,,
III game yesterday between the told
smiths and Franklins, cigarlnakers, the for
ner won by a score of Il to 10.
,r,, .1-o c;,>ro i, ,f;o,,;e c.,
1ne Eahe onole " -n'niean ooutnerh
local freight anu the United States EXPRESS
Company elnployts played match game of
base-ball at Englcwood July !. in which the
Lake Shore 4 Michigan Solj.nern hoys ,iis-
tIllguished themselves. piaying a gooI ANA
teur gn1ue. and winning by Il scure of IL to Is.
=. a. Co.
III ln connection WIN q, tlle Irov1uenGe-CleVe,
land game OF last Thursday tile Cleveland
!. Ledttcf mas l1e io4loWlng 10 5ay: mere Is
! no excuse 1or i9lne Dig men IKE the CleVe-