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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
RIVER CONVENTION.

ST. LOUIS Oct 25.-Many delegates to
the river convention arrived to-day and are
.quartered at the different hotels. The
Louisiana delegation has regularly organ
ized with D. p Kenner in the chair. They
have had full exchange of views and will
vote as a unit in the convention They
agreed to submit the following to the con-
vention:
Resotced, That we heartily approve the
expressed determination of the Federal
Government to improve navigation by
adequate constructions of levees, prevent
ing the destructiveness of floods and giving
ease and safety to trade, commerce and
the postal service on the great national
highway of the Mississippi river; also, that
we approve of the steps already taken in
the appointment of the mixed commission
of engineers from the scientific corps of
government and from civil life, to plan and
execute this great work, and in appropria
ting sums of money both for the necessary
SURVEYS and examinations and for COM
mencingithe work under the plan proposed
by them, and in view Of the greatness OF
the object sought-the necessity OF uni
formity of the system and administration
to the success of such work, and in the in
terests and rights of 80, 900, 900 citizens, we
demand that the efforts of the government
shall be both persistent and liberal, that
the course indicated by the legislation OF
the last congress shall be maintained in
the Mississippi and extended over its tribu-
taries, and that appropriations shall be
adequate to the magnitude of the work and
the necessity of pushing it forward as rap
idly as the increase of commercial necessi-
ties demand.
Another resolution regarding the Jetty
system at the mouth of the river, will be
added to the above when it is submitted to
the convention
The Iowa delegation held an informal
meeting, at which the Hennepin canal
scheme was discussed, and the convention
will be asked to embrace that project with
in it's scope, and demand upon the gov
ernment for aid in improving its naviga-
ton.
Seventy delegates from towns along the
Missouri river insist that the convention
shall recognize that river. The same may
be said of many of those living along the
Ohio, and the prospects are that the con
vention will find it very difficult to confine
its action to the Mississippi river alone, as
the projectors desire.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
WASHINGTON NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-District Attor
ney Corkhill received a telegram from
Judge Porter, New York, stating that he
viii assist the government counsel in the
prosecution of Guiteau, is reported.
Judge Tyner has rendered President Ar
thur his resignation as first Assistant Post
master General.
given up the fight, he has prepared the
statement denying the truth of the charges
against him.
Judge Lawrence, first comptroller of the
treasury decided Guiteaus witnesses, iv-
ing over one hundred miles outside of the
jurisdiction of this District Court can't be
paid by the government. Assistant Secre-
tary French was this morning appointed
actingSscretary of the Treasury.
The President is embarrassed in conse-
quence of Morgan's refusal to accept, and
for the present at least, it is SAID, is in
doubt what to do. He apparently is
considerably in favor of the policy of
bridging over cabinet matters until Decem-
Der, by permitting Assistant Secretary
French to remain at the head of the treas
ury. and requesting Attorney General Mac
Veagh to remain in Office until then. Mac
Veagh is out of the city. but as he has
told the President he would continue in
the cabinet until his successor should be
appointed, it is presumed he would not re-
fuse to serve until December While the
President has decided upon Howe for
Attorney General, he would prefer, it is said,
not to modest his nomination for treasurer
and If the treasury goes over he would
rather let all the cabinet nominations go
over until December For this reason the
nomination for attorney is being withheld.
Information is that there will not be any
cabinet nominations to-day certainly, as the
president is taking time to consult Mac
Veagh in regard to his continuing in office
until December. There is an impression
that MacVeagh would decline to hold ever
till congress would meet, but at request of
the president to relieve him of embarrass
ment he would in all probability consent.
Ransom offered resolution for the
report on the Potomac flats, adopted.
Shermans resolution for the investigation
of the treasury accounts was modified so
as to give the committee the fullest power
was adopted, as also his resolution to refer
the Meline report to committee on appro
priation executive session and adjourned.
The senate confirmed III. H Garnet, Min
ister Liberian; J. C.. Mcbride, Postmaster,
Lincoln, Nebraska.
The grand jury indicted Captain How
gate for forging the name of r. FL. Roches-
ter treasurer of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company to receipts amounting to
$36, 600
Senators are getting impatient at the
presidents delay in forming the cabinet
In executive session motion was made to
adjourn sine die, and during the discussion
it was announced that the president would
not delay the senators longer than Friday
evening
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
IOwA TTTMs.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Oct 24.-At the meet
for the National Butter, Cheese and Egg
Association, held here to-day at the Board
of Trade rooms, the subcommittee report
ed that arrangements in detail for the sue
cessful holding of the fair and convention
were accomplished. The exhibition halls
viii be in Dow 81 Ely's magnificent block
just completed, in the center of the city,
which affords ample accommodations for
the seven grand divisions of the fair, Civ
ing over one acre of floor space. Green's
new opera house, seating $500, and the
Board of Trade rooms, seating 1000, have
been secured for the use Of the convention.
G ]. Ives, Esq, Superintendent of the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern, has
accepted the position of Chief of the
Bureau of Transportation for the assecia-
ton. The local committee on entertain
ment say that accommodations can be pro-
cured for the thousands of guests who are
expected. 1t is confidently expected that
not only every county in Iowa will be rep
resented, but every state in the Union.
Colonel Littler, Secretary of the National
Association, is here, and has received com
munications from all the principal dairy
sections of the country, assuring him that
they will be represented at the fair, and
will determine if Iowa is to continue to be
the Queen of the Dairy.
BURLINGTON Oct, 25.-The river is still
rising. 1t gained two inches to-day and
IS now four inches above the high water
mark of 1885, Reports continue to come
in of the loss of crops and stock. On the
low lands north of the city the people are
compelled to take refuge in uplands.
DEs MONIES; Oct. 25.-The Iowa Grand
Bhapter, r. A. NJ, met to-day with large
attendance. Eighty five chapters were
represented at the opening. The Grand
High Priest, A. r. Dewey, delivered fine
address, alluding touchingly to the mar
tyred Masonic President. The officers for
the coming year are: Grand High Priest,
A G. Sherwood. of Marshalltown; Deputy
Grand High Priest, j. w. Mitchell, of
Knoxville; Eminent Grand King, Nelson
Rogers, Sycamour Grand Scribe David
W. Halstead, of Fort Dodge, Grand Treas
urer, Fl. S. Mcneil, of Sioux City: Grand
Secretary, w. B. Langridge, of Muscatine.
The Grand Commanderys conclave begins
tomorrow afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

villion variety of articles for which con
tributions of from 81 to S. viii be re-
ceived. Each souvenir. such as is being
prepared under the original plan, consists
of a flower, piece of grass or foliage,
and piece of black bunting, with a lItho-
graph certificate of the committee. Those
who send 81 win receive in addition a
regular receipt from the monument com
mittee. Fearing the decorations and drap-
ings viii not meet the unexpectedly large
demand, the beaureau viii manufacture
the pavilion lumber into .easels, picture
frames, canes and similar articles for keep
sakes, to be sent to those who ask and
remit from one to five dollars. The money
received for relics viii be applied to the
Garfield monument fund, after deducting
only the actual cost of manufacture The
bureau expects to be ready to begin TO
send out floral and display souvenirs by
Thursday. The manufacture of other rel
les viii be started Immediately
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

immense penalty, as he did on account of
his former victories. The great Ben d Or
was unplaced at even weight, and Lucy
Glitters, who has proved herself great
racer, and carrying only ninety-one pound S,
were beaten by my horse, who was rid den
by third rate jockey, and our English
friends can hardly credit the victory to the
great experience or ability of the rider.
What's your opinion of the colt now?r
That he is the greatest horse in the
world, and would not fear to start him
against anything on four legs. His win
ming the Cambridgeshire to-day, and thus
making the most remarkable double victo-
ro' (having previously won the Care
witch). is the most marvellous performance
ever accomplished.
How about the rumors of a match be
tween Iroquois and your colt?"
Il would rather not express myself on
that point; but my opinion of Foxhall you
know. don't think that any living horse
can outfoot or outstay him"
Walton, of the St. James Hotel, of this
city, now in England, won $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
Gossip at Washington on
affairs in General.
POSITIVELY DECLINES.

WASHINGTON, Oct ga senator, who
left the President s residence at noon, states
that messenger arrived this morning.
bringing letter from ex-Gov. Morgan, in
which he positively and finally declined
to accept the appointment as secretary of
the treasury, and informing the President
that it would. be useless to expect any re-
consideration of this determination. This
letter, it appears, was written in response
to telegram sent from here yesterday.
urging Morgan to accept. Up to late
hour last night the President clung to the
hope that Morgan might be persuaded to
reconsider his declination, but of course
he has now abandoned all such idea. Nor
gan sent his final declination by messenger
that it might reach here without fail as
early as possible
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
WIFE MUPDER.

Sr LOUIS, Oct. 26.-News OF tragedy
near Springfield just reached here. One
Maupin had domestic trouble and last
Friday he shot his wife and then aiming
at his own heart he fired again but the
wound did not prove fatal. Maupin after
this found his horse, and made off. He
was followed and his horse and saddle
found covered with blood, Maupin how
ever made his escape
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
AFFAIRS In ENGLAND.

LoEDoN, Oct. 26.-Sir VIM. Hareourt
speaking at Glasgow yesterday, after re-
ceiving the freedom of the city, said that
both late and present governments were
reluctant to proceed at an early stage
against the Land League, because it was
not desirable to suppress what pretended
to discontinue such agitation, especially if
connected with real grievance, but when
such agitation avowed Illegal views no
government would fail to be supported in
any and all measures it might take for the
safeey of society. The task, he said, was
difficult and painful, but the government
having set its hands to the plough, they
might rely upon its not turning back. The
speech received prolonged cheering.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
CRIMINAL.

PITTSBURGH, Oct 25.-An attempt was
made by three unknown men to rob the
Chicago express on the Pittsburg Fort
Wayne & Chicago, on the way to this city,
about 12 o'clock last night. The train had
just left Bucyrus, Ohio, and was running
about fifteen miles an hour. swhen the men
boarded the train and attempted to force
their way into one of the Pullman sleepers.
They were met in the vestibule by Conduc-
tor Shallis, who tried to eject them, when
one of the party drew a revolver and fired
several shots without injuring any one
The passengers We're aroused by this time.
and the thieves becoming frightened
jumped eff the train.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
ROCK ISLAND ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER e. 1884,

services of thirty volunteers in view OF
the threatened troubles with the natives.
PANAMA, Oct, 24.-Lima dates to the
5th say accounts of atrocicus murders and
assassinations are daily conveyed to the
Chilian headquarters. The Chillan patrol
oecasiocnallyrpt sa9u :the malefators, and
after court martial murderers are shot
and threyes are whipped on the church
steps. The Peruvians claim it because the
people arePeruvians, not criminals, that
they are punished. A band of ten noun
ataineers were found recently near Lima
They resisted capture by the soldiers, but
were finally taken. and brick kiln, which
had served as ol.wark against tht sol
diers, remains as monument over their
last resting place where they were burn
ed to death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
CASUALTIES.

DAYTON, Oct, 25,-A boiler explosion
this afternoon at the hub and spoke fac
tory of Pinnes & Daniels the rear of the
building was entirely demolished and
dwellings for several squares were badly
injured, Henry Rail, fireman, and a little
girl two squares away, were instantly
killed. The workmen were seriously, and
many others were more or less injured.
They were dug from the ruins. The loss
is from $12, 600 to ST., no insurance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
FOREIGN.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-A correspondent of
the press association at Dublin says: The
chief of detectives has confirmed the re-
port, that there was plot to assassinate
Forster, and added he knew the names of
two men who were told to commit the
crime. The chief denied there was any
plot against Gladstone or Sir William Har-
court.
PARIS, Oct. 25.-Gatineau, member of
the chamber of deputies, presided at the
Chotteau, unanimously adopted demand
ing the abrogation of the decree against
the importation of American pork into
France. Representations were made by
Gambetta in the same sense.
A Garfield memorial service by the mu-
nicipality will be held Sunday. Leurssen,
the sculptor, has been instructed to pro-
duce a colossal bust of the late Presi-
dent.
TUNIs, Oct. 26.-Thirty thousand troops
under five Generals, are now marching on
Kairwan. Tt is said that after Kairwan is
occupied the main body viii advance on
Gafsa This movement has been decided
on at Paris, but Gen Saussier wholly dis
approves it. General Saussier's column
successfully crossed Karauiia Pass, con-
sidered the critical point in the advance
on Kairwan, The insurgents, under Bey
Amar, in consequence Of the defeats by
Colonel LaRoque, reiterated. Hostages
have been taken from each tribe for the
railways.
WELLIsaToN, Oct 24-The Govern.
menr of New Zealand has excepted the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

No invalid who values health and It's blessings
should risk the of testimony which exists
her ability to apparently hopeless cases,
Lincoln Qll) Herald
The Doctor is adding daily TO her already lustri-
ons and well-earned reputation. Peoria Journal
Indeed il all our physicians were to take the
same interest and work with the 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 aticfion and bet
ter health at large Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself a remarkable woman. Enga-
ging in the practice of medicine about IS years go
when il was so difficult for Il woman in any public
position have her qualities recognized. even 10
meet tolerance Mrs. DIR. Keck, by virtue of rare
merit. supported by indomitaby perseverance, has
worked heroicly and rapidly upward until now she
stands upon eTnnence. professionally celebrated
socially respected, and financially sohd.-DaYen-
port Gazette.
Mrs. DIR. Keck has shown herself 10 be wonder
fui woman, and her career il a wonderful one, look
at it what way Won will.Peoria National Democrat.
Frank. generous, and kind hearted, she has won
the affections OF all classes, and is respected and
honSred. not alone for her professional attainmens
but for her high qualities Lady and upright cit
zen.-Industries of Peoria.
We speak own knowledge, when we say
she is of the most successful practitioners. In
the treatment of diseases made speciality by her
in this cOGrfry.-Washington Farmer.
The growth of her business in TINS city has been
steady and rapid. and her reputation for practlcal
skill in the treatment of chronic diseases IL wide y
increasing g.-Evening Peorian.
During her last visit here ii was wonderful TO see
the vast crowd of patients that gathered arond hei
Lincoln Gll. } Herald.
This lady has developed system of practice
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

representatives are brought to vivid re-
alization that they must protect the inter
ests of their constituents or go back to
the private life beftting men lacking the
ability or foresight to discern and execute
the will of their constituents
Mr.. McEnnis then appointed Gov. Crit
tenden of Missouri temporary chairman, he
was received with cheers, and delivered a
long address. Frank Garnie was then ap-
pointed temporary secretary. Resolution was
adopted that the roll of states becallcd, and
each delegation be instructed to nominate
member of the committee on credentials
A recess of fifteen minutes was then taken
for consultation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
CAPITOL NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-VacVeagh, in
salluding to the assertion that he was de-
serting the star route eases because he
found them to be weak and likely to fail,
said that the cases might fail but it would
not be from lack of great rascality There
would be evidence enough to send dozen
men to the penitentiary, but it would re-
quire the whole moral weight of the ad-
ministration to be thrown in favor of con
viction, if it was expected to overcome the
influences brought to bear by the accused
to secure 4acquittal.
The democratic senators have informal
ly discussed Shermans resolution to inves-
tlgate the method of disbursing the treas
ury expenditures of 1871, and the result is
they will not probably offer any amend
ment to morrow, as was first intended
The democrats say they think the investi-
CATION should not have been sent to the
finance committee, of which Sherman is a
member, but that special committe should
have been appointed. But as Sherman is
a member of the senate it would seem in
delicate to propose another method of in
vestigation, as it might be construed as
suspecting senator's motives.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
Don't Kn HalfTheir Value

They cured me of Ague, Bilousness
and Kidney Complaint as recommended.
had a half bottle left. which used for
two little girls who the doctors and
neighbors said could not be cured I
would have lost both of them one night if
had not given them Hop Bitters
They did them so much good | continued
their use until they were cured. That is
why say you do not know half the value
of Hop Bitters, and do not recommend
them high enough. b, Rochester, N. Y,
see other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
NOMINATIONS.

WAS HINGToN, Oct 26.-The following
nominations were sent to the senate: Chas.
w. Seaton, New York. superintendent of
census: Mefflin w Gibbs, Arkansas, regis
ter of land office, Little Rock. Postmas-
tiers. Mrs. Jane Baldwin, Council Bluffs,
Iowa, Lloyd Shinn, Dodge City, Kansas;
Henry McCooper, Arkansas, collector in
ternal revenue for the district of Arkansas
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
RAILROAD MATTERS.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25.-The annual
election of directors and officers of the
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, st. Louis g. Chi
and the old Board was reorganized by the
election of the President, and all the other
old officers were continued
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
SENATORIAL,

ST. PAUL, .25.-Balloting in the
Minnesota Legislature to-day resulted:
Senate. Window 90. James Smith, Jr.
(Democrat), 5, scattering4 4. House Win
dom 55, Smith II. scatterieg 3. The
Joint Convention to declare Window Sem
ator for the rest of his sunexpired term
meets to morrew ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
NEW YORK NOTES.

.NEw YoRK. Oct. 25.-James r. Keene,
owner of Foxhall, was warmly congratu-
lated on his victory. When asked if it
was unexpected, Keene's reply was :
ssWell, I should say not, as backed him
very heavily to win. He is the greatest
horse in the world to win, and carry an
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

CLEVELAND. Oct, e6.-The relic beau
reau fearing the floral and other emblems
NAV not be sufficient in number to sup
ply applicants, as letters come at the rate
of thousand per day, has decided to pre-
pare from the building material Of the pa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
NV Tormented Back"

is the exclamation of more than one poor
hard-working men and women. Do you
know why it aches? It is because your
kidneys are over over -tasked and need
strengthing, and your system needs to be
cieansed of bad humors. Kidney-Wort is
the medicine you need. 1T acts like a
charm y 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, 1881-10-26
GUITEAU's TRIAL,

WASHINGTON, Oct 26-After the argu-
ment of Seoyille, Judge Cox postponed
Guiteau's trial until Nov. A. Scoville stat.
ed in his opinion the court had jurisdiction
and intimated that he would not raise any
question on that point,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

| THE BEAUTY AND CoIoR of the hair
may be safely regained by using Parker's
Hair Balsan, which is much admired for
its perfume, cleanliness and dandruff Grad
icating properties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.--Upper Lake
region and Upper Mississippi Valley, fair
weather, variable winds, stationary OF
lower barometer and temperature.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-10-26

which is distinctive and seems % meet The require
1ncnts to which il Is applied. with surprising facil
ity. Peoria Transcript
Some who have been given up by orr best physi-
Gians inctfraDe. have been placed under the
Of this lady, who has saved them from au early
grave.-Bloomington sunday Eye.
name Wei known in Central Illinois as TO
hAye become household word in hundreds Ol fami-
lies Is that Of Mrs DIR. keck. Evening Peorian.
During practice of nearly Is years DR.. keclS has
gained. without doubt greater celebrity than any
female physician in the west. and the strongest
ooFsenents pour in from all parts Of the county
Woodford Sentinel.
Mrs. Keek has been an active and successful
practitioner for IS years. She makes special
study Of chronic diseases only; and has certainly
performed many wonderful cures.--M MAshingtOn
Farmer.
Time and larger Acquaintance with the people,
only To add yearly to Mrs. Kecks ceie hrity
physician and a good name az a citizen-Evening
Peorian.
This lady is SO well and favorably known TO
She always crowned with compliments and
bearing the highest recommendation. Lincoln
fIll.) Times.
The Doctors rapidly growing popularity is a con
stant cause OF remark. She has always had o large
practice here probably the first IN the city and sti
IL increasing and patients come from great distan
ces.--feoria Freeman
This lady has gained eHiBenee In the practice
of her specially Of chronic diseases which inspires
mertorious emulation on the part Of younger, and
older, followers OF Esculapus, and the resuts
praises and blessings OF hundreds in Davenport
only, but through the broad distances Of the States
Davenport Democrat