davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
UTAH'S SEAT.
cANNoN's CLAIM.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 16.-Gen. Albert E.
Payne attorney for Cannon, the Utah con-
testant, delivered long argument before
the elections committee to-day, advocating
the claim of his client to seat as a dele
gate. Payne's argument was an able one,
and evidently made an impression on some
of the members Of the committee. He
took the ground.
1st-Tllat the committee had no jur-
isdiction of the charges that Cannon
is polgygamist. and cited many prece-
dents in favor of it.
2nd-Thst the testimony and records
prove that Mr.. Cannon is duly natural
lied citizen Of the United States, and as
such is eligible to seat in congress.
3d-That only the qualifications pre-
scribed by the constitution for represe n
tative in congress can be required by the
house in the case of delegate from ter
ritory
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16

4 Cough, Cold o. sors Throat
should be stopped. Neglect frequently reaults In
an INcuRABLE LUHc DISEASE Oh CONSUMPTION
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRDGHES do not dis
order the stomach like cough syrups and balsams
but ACT DIRzcrLY on THE rHFI-AMED rAETs, al
laying irrftstiou give relief in As1HNA. BRoEcHr-
.rss. CoueHs CAzARRH. and the TaRoAr TEcuBELs
which S1HazRs AED PuBLIc sPRAKERs are subject
to. For thirty years Browns bronchial Troches
have been recommended BIZ physicians. .and afways
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested BY
wide and constant nse for nearly an entire eenef-
alton, thsy have attained welI-nerited rank amons
the few staple remedies Of The age. sold 1t aoch
box everywhsre. dttaAwsov
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
THE RAaTNG mrssTssIppr.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Feb. 16.-The
Gasette's Helena special says: The leyee
was strongly guarded last night Every
preeaution is taken to prevent inre I'd.
Earthen bulwarks remain intact a more
hopeful feeling prevails at present al
though the danger Is not passed. There
is weak place still in the 1evee in front
OF the property of the Helena Lumber com
pany and for two blocks south, but the
street commissioners hope to strengthen
the work sufficiently to withstand the
pressure. The government gauge indicates
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
NO ISSUE OF BONDS.

CHICAGO, Feb 16.-President Keep is
authority for the statement that there is
no basis that new issue of stock was con-
templated by the Chicago s. N. W. Rail-
way.
j. H. Dix, wholesale fish dealer, made
assignment; liabilities $27, 600, assets about
SEC, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
MARRIED..

SAN FRANcTsoo, Feb. ~16- Frederick
May, or Baltimore, was married last night
to Miss Cecilia Coleman. neice of the late
w. s. O'Brien. At st. Mary's Cathedral
Rev. Arch Bishop -Alrmany performed the
ceremony, reception at the residence OF
brides mother followed, brilliant affair.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
Rheumatic uiseasas.

These ailments follow from torpid livel
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the oecusion of these acute diseases
Kidney-Wort produces healthy action oi
all secretive organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient In
Liquid or Dry form. n.-I'atev- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16

No invalid who values health. and fits blessings
should risk the mass of testimony which exists
to her ability to apparently hopeless cases
Lincoln dli.) Herald.
The Doctor is adding daily to her already iilustri
and wel-earned reputation journal.
Indeed, if ali dtr physicians were to take the
interest, and work with the same professional
zeal Mrs DIR. Keck, who gives her life, her entire
time and labor, to the grand conquest of human
disease then would there be less aiction. and bet
ter health at large Bloomington Bulletin.
The lady is herself remarkable woman. Enga-
ging in the practice of medicine about IS years ago.
when it was so difficult for a in any public
position have her qualities recognized, even to
meet tolerance. Mrs. Dr. Keck, by virtue of rare
merit. supported by indomitaby perseverance,, has
worked heroicIy and rapidly upward until now she
stands upon emineHce professionally celebrated
socially respected, and financially solid.-Dayen-
port Gazette.
Mrs DR. Keck has shown herself to be a wonder
ful woman. and her career is wonderful one, look
at 1t what way you wi.--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 attanente
but for her high qualities lady and upright cti-
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 scounfry.-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 chronic diseases is widely
increasing-Eye Peorian.
During her last visit here il was wonderful 10 see
the vast crowd of patients that gathered around her
This lady has developed system Of practice
Consultation and Trial
- m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16

The fee of doctors is an iteng THAT very
many persons are interested in just as
present. We believe the schedule for
visits is 50, which would tax man con-
fined to his bed for year, and in need of
a daily visit, over 81 900 year for med
ical attendance alonel And one single
bottle of hop Bitters taken in time would
save the 81 900 and all the years sick
neSs-ED
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
CAMPBRLLs CLAIM.

At a special meeting of the committee
this evening, Mcbride, counsel for Camp
bell, who holds Gov. Murray's certificate,
delivered an elaborate argument to prove
that Cannon is ineligible because he is
an alien, and against the ground that none
except constitutional qualifications can be
territory, that it is competent for the house
to exclude delegate for polygamy or what
it may regard as any other sufficient rea-
son
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
FIRES.

Mt PLEASANT, Iowa, Feb. 16.-P. C.
Tiffany's book and jewelry shops are burn
ed Loss, $12, 200; insurance, $1,000.
CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-By fire this morn
ing the stock in J. +. Periola's fur store
was damaged to the amount of 10000
fully insured.
LYNN, Mass, Feb. 16,-Kelleys moroc'
CO manufactory and several stores in the
same building and adjoining buildings
burned last night. Loss, S56, 900; partial
" insured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Feb. 16
wheat-Unsettled; soh cash; s2a April and
1 26 May.
Corn-Weak, 57A4 cash; STA March; e2ss May.
Oats-Firmer, 39z cash; DO March; 43A April
1914 May
Rye-SSc
Barley-Nominal, 90.
Whiskey-1 19.
Pork-Lower; II ooGa17 so cash; II 7s April
Lard-Steady; 10 IS cash; 10 s5 April.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs-Receipts, 1900; 1896 75 mix. packing
6 1906 65: heavy, 65fA7 so.
Cattle-Receipts 600: exports 1905 so; good to
choice shipping, 709s 90; Butchers, 5094 50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
PnoHIBIToRY CONVENTION.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 16.-The Mass Con-
stitutional Prohibition Convention con-
cluded its labor after the adoption of res
olution urging the state to adopt consti-
tutional amendment, prohibiting the manu-
facture, importation or sale of intoxicating
liquors as q beverage.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16

Q4lEtS no4f 70 Dc tuCl08cl III Scdac0 CAfCl-
opes before being put into metal boxes for
transmission in mails. Flour is declared
not TO be included among articles which, il
not properly secured might damage other
contents of mails.
FUNERAL OF soTELDo.
The funeral of Soteldo took place this
afternoon from his late residence in Iowa
Circle. Besides the professional associates
of Soteldo, nearly every Washington Bur-
eau was represented. There were num-
Der of members of Congress and other
prominent Government officers present.
CAPITOL. NOTES.
Sergeant Mason's trial begins Monday
Arthur Upico, formerly Minister pleni-
potentiary to the United States from Guat-
emala, having been transferred by his gov
ernment to Rome, had an audience to-day
with the President and presented his letter
of recall.
Arguments in the straw bond star route
cases, closed to-day and the court an
nounced decision would be rendered to-
morrow
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16

which is distinctive. and 10 lnset the require
fnents 20 which 1t is applied with surprising faciI
| ity.-P Peoria Transcript
Some who have been given up by our best physf
clans as iDcurabe. have been placed under the
of this lady, who hes saved them from an early
grave Bloomington Sunday Eye
a name 50 well known in Central Illinois az TO
have become household word IN hundreds Of fami-
lies, is thatof Mrs. DR.. keck. Evening Peorian.
During practice Of nearly IS years, DR.. Keck has
female ply in the west, and strongest en-
dorsements pour in from all parts OF the Country
Woodford Sentinel
Mrs. Keck has been an active and successful
study Of chronic diseases only; and has Certainly
performed many wonderful s.--Washington
Farmer. ~
Time and larger acquaintance with the people.
only serve 20 add yearly TO Mrs Keck'e celebrity as
z physician and good name ~ a etizsn.-Evening
Peorian.
This lady is 50 wei and fayorabIy known 10 our
readers thSt siie needs but passing notice here
She comes always crowned with Compliments and
bearing the bighest recommendations.-Lin
CID Times.
The Doctors rapidly growing popularity is a con-
practice here probably the first IN the city and stil
Is increasing and patients come from great distaF
ces.--Peoria freeman.
This lady has gained an esninence in the DractIee
OF her specaity Of chronic Diseases which inspires
meritoripus emulation on the part OF younger ard
even older, followers of Esculapins and the result
Of her skill and successful Treatment bring forth the
praises and blessings OF hundreds not IN DaYenpoBt
only, but through the broad distances Of the Sttes
-Dayenpou Democrat.
81 edicines Free at Office,
?. M. Sundays 2 to 8 p. M.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
st. Louis Market.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 16.
Wheat-Lower, fairly active, red s6A cash;
/ SO Feb; "a March No. 3.
Corn-Lewer, IS cash; 60A April.
Oats-slow, 42 cash; 43h Feb. BIZ May.
Rye-Higher; 90 bid.
Barley--DulI; S511 10.
Whiskey--1 10
Pork-Slow; 17@ bid; II so Mch.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs-Receipts, 20o0. active; very light, 6 COG
10; Yorkers. 6 200655; packing, 9 40G6 90; butch
ers to fancy, 00lI7 40.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
ASSETS.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The assets of Pfeis-
| ter Bros, of Munich, whose failure was re-
ported, is e2oo, 600. A composition of &c
pei, cent is offered. There are apprehen-
sions that this failure will cause others.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
rHRouan 4 BRIDGE.

New YoRK, Feb, ia portion of a
freight train went through Bells bridge, on
the Lackawauna Railroad. New Jersey,
this morning. No lives were lost. Traffic
is partially suspended.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
pRoR.RTT.rrfFS.

WAsHIsaToS, Feb. 16.-Upper Missis-
sippi and Lower Missouri valleys warmer.
fair weather; winds mostly southerly; sta
tionary or lower pressure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
IRELAND.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Roman Catholic
clergy of the diocese of Meath have rec
commended Patrick Eagan as the candidate
of the Irish party for the vacancy in the
Commons caused by the resignation of
Sullivan
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
Notiea of Ass1gnment.

Public notice is hereby given that William S. Beal
and George w Beal, partners in business Bea
Bro, at Hlsdal, Illinois. have made general as
sgnMent of all their property to the Undersigned.
for the benefit of their creditors and all creditors of
said Beal Bro, hereby notified to present their
claims, under oath affirmation, to the undersigned
within three months from this date.
Dated Dec. 18th, 1881.
E. P. FEASTER,
Assignee of Beal Bro
KENwoRTHY & BEARDsLEY,
Attorneys for Assignee. d-w6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
FRANCE.

PARIS, Feb. 15.-The evening Bourse
closed firm all around, but spectators
who had heavy accounts to settle found
the necessary resources
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
SMALL-POX.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 15.-Reports to the
State Board of Health are that tho case OF
varioloid at Anna, Union county, has re-
covered. There has been one death from
smallpox at Dangola and there are still
four if not seven cases remaining. No new
cases at Towanda, Mclean county since
Jan. %. One family has recovered. Their
house is relieved from quarantine. The
only case at Serena, LaSalle county, has
died, and the locality is free from infection.
Two more eases are reported to Aurora.
Only two cases remaining at Reddick, Kan
kakee county. All cases are reported out
of danger at Colchester
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
WASHINGTON.
PLEuRo PNEUMONIA.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The Secretary
of the Treasury to-day sent the Senate the
manuscript of the report OF the commission
on the cattle plague. 1t is most exhaust
i've history of the plague and the consider
alton of its causes and treatment for the
extinction of this lung plague. The COM
mission considers 1t necessary that author
ity be entrusted with cash in the infected
districts, to enjoin the slaughter at the
cattle markets IN the infected districts OF
all cattle entering these markets; to pro-
hibit all movements of cattle in infected
districts, except under special license, to
inspect all cattle in suspected districts, TO
slaughter all infected cases, and in excep-
tional cases that have been exposed to in
fection. to have the condemned cattle APP
praised and the owners literally indemni-
fed The commission recommends lib
eral appropriation by Congress, to be dis
bursed by some designated federal officer
in case the work is delegated to the differ
ent States The commission advise that
liberal appropriation be made from the
federal exchequer sufficient 10 cover the
greater part of the outlay, and that this be
paid over to the executive of the infected
State on the approval by veterinary san
itary organization designated for the pur-
pose The commission consists of James
Law, e. +. Thayer and J.H. Sanders
BOUNDARY or THE NEW STATE.
An amended bill favoring the admission
OF Dakota will be favorably reported TO
the House. It provides that the new State
shall consist of all the territory within the
following boundaries: Commencing at o
uoiut on the west line of the State of Min
nesota, where the forty sixth degree of
north latitude intersects the same; thence
south along the west boundary lines of the
State of Minnesota and lows to point of
intersection with the northern boundary or.
the line of the State of Nebraska; thence
westerly along the northern boundary line
of the State of Nebraska to the twenty
seventh meridian of longitude west from
Washington; thence north along said
twenty seventh meridian to the forty fourth
degree of north latitude; thence east along
the forty sixth degree Of north latitude to
the place beginning.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
TIE House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds agreed TO report favor
ably providing for the erection Of public
buildings at Learenworth, Kansas, SIuU,
600: Hannibal. Missouri, 5000.
oKDER KEvoKED-
Postmaster General Howe has revoked
so much of The postal regulations IS re-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
ILLINOIS.
THE PULLMAN STRIKE.

CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-The recent ripple of
excitement at the Pullman car shops has
almost entirely subsidized. Two hundred
cabinet makers and ten sheet-iron workers
quit work to-day, were paid off and came
to the city. They held a meeting tonight
and decided not to return unless the COM
pany acceded to their terms. Their places
have already been provided for at the
works and business will continue as usual
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

Tie House Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds agreed TO report favor
ably providing for the erection q puoiic
buildings at LeaNanworth, Kansas, Siuus-
600: Hannibal. Missouri, s75,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-02-16

Postmaster General Howe has revoked
80 much of the postal regulations IS re-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-26

On the I'D of September, Immediately after Prrsi-
dent Arthur had taken the oath of office. admins
tered by Chief Justice of the United States, full
meeting of the Cabinet held in the Nicc-l'resi-
dents room in the Capitol. At this meeting every
member of the Cabinet rendered his resignation in
writing. On receiving the several letters President
Arthur said it would he agreeable to him TO have
the Cabinet remain in position until after the regu-
lar meeting of Congress in December. Three weeks
afterward Blaine addressed the following letter TO
the President:
WAsurSGroS ID. C., October l3. Issl.-My Dear
President: When ] put my resignation in your
hands the I'D of September. you intinIated your
wish that all the members of the Cabinet should
tain their places until the meeting of Congress in
December. As Secretary Windows expected return
to the Senate may pretipiiate vacancy in the
Treasury Department in few days, | thought it
might also render earlier reconstruction of your
Cabinet desirable to you. In that event trust you
will not be embarrassed. at least far as AM
cerned by your previous assignment of the date OF
withdrawal. IL will he entirely agreeable for me TO
turn over the department to my successor any day
that may prove most desirable and convenient for
yourself / intended Ia say this TO You yesterday,
but from pressure of other things forgot it.
Very respectfully,
fSignedl JAMES BLAINE
In an interview following this letter. the President
repeated his request that Blaine should remain until
December. There never at any time the slight
est misunderstanding between the President and
Blaine about the latters retirement, and their per
sonnl relations continue they have always been,
entirely friendly and coriial.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-26
ohservations by Dinsus.

DutcI,n.u like types! Because they
are tnov-n Inv their MIR.
,, irslsnd when a man sleeps the sleep that
nov. po waking. his friends hold i wake that
Inou. no Steering.
your most bitter enemies are those who take
,f.nce without lust cause
The man who believes that the world will
come TO an end Tomorrow, will hold on TO his
wheat in anticipation Of a better price next
spriny.
II Jesus Christ were permanent resident in
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-26

PLAIN But TRUE.-Timothy o. Howe. like Mr..
Blaine is from Naine but he is not like Mr.. Blaine
in any other respect. He is q native of Maine
which Mr.. Blaine isn't-and a member of the
Legislature of that State before he moved to wis-
consin, which he did thirty-tive years ago. From
1850 10 1855 he Judge of the Circuit and Supreme
United States Senate, and reelected in 1867 Since
retiring from that body in 1873 he has distinguish
ed himself violent thirl-termer. seeming to
pride himself upon his ability to stand up u little
higher dive down n little lower crawl little atter
and come up little wetter in this particular than
any one else. lie wrote two three papers for the
magazines TO help the thirdterm niquity, and in
them he showed a capability for gro,elling and
''boot-licking' that would have made an English
toady green with envy. lie aghast that any
body should question the proposition Of Grant for
third term ''the world has set the seal of primacy
upon him. was one of his arguments.-IRdiaHapsh
Netcs Ind Rep.)
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-26
ASuxxr.,ix. ca.,u...

We heard n gentleman Of this S;ate-a strictly
temperate man. in principle and praetice-say, re-
Gently, that he had quit attending church. becanse
the chances were more than even that il he went he
would find the pulpit occupied by some mountebank
prohibition orator. who would picture the horrors of
delrium tremens, retail lot of stale annrcdotes
or jokes narrowly escaping the charge of vulgarty
or profanity: or he was spared this infection the
pastor would feel himself called upon discuss pro-
hibition- Evidentaly the Junction City L-hiOs
whose editor IL a deacon in the Presbyterian Church.
has heard similar talk, and appreciates the fact
that 1t 10 not an exceptional expression. He saws,
in tge last issue Of his paper:
I'VE see the preachers Of Topeka have resolved
against Sunday theatricals. They ought to resolve
further that they will not surrender their pupits
Sunday nights to Temperance hoOdlums They
have great deal to do to repair the damage already
done. We remember hearing n whisky demented
lawyer in the Presbyterian pulpit Sunday night
use fifteen twenty minutes in an attempt at fun
concerning Noahs getting drunk. As soon as the
meeting was over, he said to companion: "For
God . sake. where can we get drink T. We heard
another several Sunday nights later, in the Meth
odist pulpit, make the expression that n certain
thing would exhaust the plan of salvation Beauti-
fnl Methodist sentiment wasn't it, We were not
present, because we quit, but st. John reported
in the papers as saying in of the churches Sun
day night that there was difference between the
administering of wine at communion, and the hand
ing Of kinks over bar. We prefer the taste and
morals of theatrical show Sunday night To such
exhibitions as the above. That is the kind of n
Scotch-Irish harpin We are"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-01-26
Al the PaIatiaI Residenee Of Gsvernor 81.
Jehn-A Few Observations, and n Private
Letter.
ArcHIsoS, KANSAS, Jan. I6. ISss

ATcHIsoS, KANSAS, Jan. 10. ISL
was 10th to leave the fat passenger as l wanted
to explain to him fully and comprehensively the
beauties of prohibition whern he returned to his
New York home, he could denounce the lying sntsi-
died newspapers of his section, and illustrate how
prohibition prohibits in Kansas-that is, where it
does prohibit.
The coach and four stopped in front of four
story. brown-stone 'front.' and the hveried footman,
opening the coach door, bade me alight. l sscended
the marble steps, gave my card to the porter, and
was ushered into. magnificent room, whose gor-
geousness dazzled and bewildered me. The walls
were hung with heavy velvet paper, of English
make and Of de.gn of the time Of Queen Elizabeth.
The paintings were rich and rare, most Of them be-
ing the work Of the Old Masters and could not have
cost lees than five or six dollars apiece, though
would not have paid that much for them, cash down,
owing to the depleted state of the Buges cash-boxi
because it takes money to run a newspaper, you
know. In the centre of the room hung elegant
chandelier, all radiant with stalactites which jingied
musicaly in sweet cadence to the rustic Of the sen
air in the cleaning. threw myself down on one Of
the plush ottomans, and took in the scene, and .