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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-01-03


Saturday was chosen in,rcraronco :, ,r,r.
day and generally ObScloJ oS tb w ' Vnr,
Years holiday. But few ST cards stating
their intention TO reccivCS,bongb ali The
ladies kept open house an friends and
callers were cordially wclCOn.J II has
usually been the custom in the, riot town
TO cOntine the observance of this " IN tho
unmarried ladies. but on this Occas,n Mrs
Benz. Harvey. who has ever mani,srej n
lively interest in the enjoyment = hor
friends, varied from this custom and Of \
noteworthy example to great my
of the ladies. who, WHIT
they become settled in life seem to forge
the joys and pleasures of youth. Among
the young ladies who received. were the
Misses Duval and Irwin; Miss Daisy Croth-
erS and friend; Miss Lou COnnell, of Cum
beTland; the Misses Annie and Fannie
Tarr, Matte Paxton, Lizzie Cooper, Mary
GiSt, Matte Palmer and Marianne Jacob.
rs previously announced by card, received
at the house of the latter, the residence of
J. &. Jacob. Here the caller was wont to
Engcr longer than formality would permit,
and devote to each of the ladies present the
time allotted to single receivers; for no
pains had been spared on their part to
make the day an agreeable one.
The appearance Of a table beautifully
decorated with rare flowers and beautifully
spread with choice fruits and rich pastry,
of which all were invited TO partake, was
not one of the least attractive features. The
ladies were handsomely dressed in evening
costumes, which for want of space will not
abe described. Suffice to say all were charm
ing in appearance and manner. and New
Years OF 1882 will ever be remembered
among the pleasant times of the past.
Y The Baird Reception.
The central social event of the day and
indeed Of the season, thus far, was the re-
ception accorded DR.. and Mrs. George Baird
in honor OF the 18th anniversary of their
wedding day. For some time past their
legiQE of friends here and elsewhere had
klf asSturing in Imagination the brilliant
- "a to be presented, and none but
Aviation in excess of the an
Nf, hearty and manly
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-01-03

Yesterday was typical day for New
Years. The sun shone brightly and mcrriiy,
but was glinted back from the impenetrable
scale armor Of the snow, without piercing
it, And the day was celebrated in royal
StyIr. rs will appear.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
WASHINGTON NEWS.

WASHINGTON, March 28.-Congressman
Davis, of Illinois, is circulating a petition
asking the committee to add the Hennepin
Canal appropriation to the river and harbor
bill It is signed by the Illinois, Iowa and
Missouri members. The prospects are
that the petition will be granted. This is
considered the best way of getting the
Hennepin Canal measure through, and the
friends of the measure will push it for
ward. az s4#
General Butler, who had an interview
with the President upon the subject, thinks
the Chinese bill win be vetoed, but that
the President will assert his willingness to
sign it with the twenty year clause reduc
ed to ten. ss
The Senate committe on civil service re
form, has authorized Senator Pendleton to
report the civil service reform bill as intro
dueed by him early in December
The President held a public reception at
the Executive Mansion to night assisted by
Mrs. General Grant, several ladies of the
Cabinet, Mrs. Senator Pendleton, Mrs.
Cameron, Mrs. Mcpherson and few per-
sonallady friends. Colonel Rockwell in
troduced the guests. The crowd was enor-
nous; every element in Washington society
was present.
The President has nominated Isaac d.
McCueheon, of Michigan, Secretary of the
Territory of Montana; Commodore Pierce
to be Rear Admiral
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
SHOOTING AFFRAYS.

ST. Louis, March 29.-J r. Bowman,
late County Judge of Philips county, fred
q load of buck shot into the body of Alfred
Hayes last night as he was walking on the
street In the little toWn-of st. James. = It
was regular assassination, Hayes being
taken entirely unawares.
Wm.stock. bully. who murdered a
man onIthe race track in Chicago few
years ago, shot Martin Monahan in politi-
cal row in Kansas City, Kansas, last night
G. Bookerout, a reputable citizen of
Archer county, Texas, was called out of
his house a night or two age by w. W.
Parks, his son Theodore, and man named
Bowles and riddled with bullets. The
affair greWaout of law suit in which
Parks got worsted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
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the result of MENTAL OVER WORK, INDIs-
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THE FLOODS.
Statement of the Situation
at Present.
The Barnard makes a Second
Trip.
THE FLOODS.
Storms in Manatoba, Fires,
General News. S
THE SITUATION SOUTH.

ST. LOUIS, March 29-Gen. Beckwith
inst received report from Lieut.. B. H.
Randolph, Third Cavalry, dated Delhi,
La, in which the latter sums up the situa-
ton as follows: In the district from the
Red river to the Arkansas line, and about
fifty miles west of the Mississippi, there
has been no loss of life, except few child
rem in the Black river, and there is no
actual starvation or destitution at present.
The supply of rations, if judiciously hus-
banded, will supply all pressing needs until
April 10th, when, if there is no improve
ment in the situation before that date, there
will exist general destitution among all the
people, both white and black Should the
fosd fall decidedly by April 10Th, i think
at the most there win be needed only half
rations of bacon and meal May 1st for 81
900 persons, who constitute the class of
small farmers, white and black. IF
there is no change for the bet
ter before the 10th of. April,
there will be about 5000 persons without
food or credit. Should the water fall de-
cidedly by April 10th the probability is
that planting can be done about May 1st,
and with that prospect large planters win
prefer to feed their own hands. Whereas
if the water continues to rise, the whole
system of credit and working viii beupset.
Commission merchants viii decline to ad-
vance to country merchants and planters,
and the latter viii not be able to feed la
borers, cannot too strongly recommend
that all issues be discontinued Immediately
upon the subsistence of water so that
planting can be begun.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
HOUSE.
CHICAGO ITEMS.

George G. Milin, the hereto Unitarian
who was lately requested by the Unitarian
church to resign the pastorate because of
extreme liberal views, has entered the lee
ture field, and will deliver his new lecture,
''The Agnostic Church. in the Grand
Opera House, St Louis, Sunday afternoon
next. The recent success of this lecture
in Boston New York, and this city, has
determined him to make lecture tour
through the country under the management
of viii ]. Davis. of this city.
The Canadian visitors. after concluding
their programme of sightseeing, to-mor-
row, expect to divide into three parties,
one division going to Winnipeg, via st.
st. Louis, Kansas City and perhaps to Den
YER
Edward Stecher, saloon keeper of I'M
savory reputation, shot and killed young
expressman named William Mitchell, in his
saloon, IA West Lake street, tonight
Stetcher claims he was defending his cash
box, but the frisnis of Mitchell say S,echer
forced quarrel and shot without proyoca
tion.
The Inter Oceans Adrian (Mich. Especial
Says that during the examination of Ralph
Jewett and Francis Stanton for conspiracy
in connection with Mayor Navin's bogus
water bonds, it was developed that Nayin,
since his flight, had written a letter on the
third of March from Chicago. The envel-
sope was in another Swriting than Navin's.
The letter is devoted to consoling Jewett
over his arrest as an accompIice, and to
vindicating him from any connection with
the transaction, except as an innocent
agent. Navin offers to come back and go
to the state prison rather than that Jewett
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
Gr.sronp. pxonrA. Co.. m. Jan. 81. tss,

Ny wife has been lahoring under chronic affec-
tons including catarrh, for IS years and has been
treated for the same cst Of that time without ma
teral benefit until she applied atthe Office Of Mrs
DIR. Keck. in Peoria. last fall. She had not then
spoken a loud word for nearly five months, lost her
voice while under other treatment: threatened
with paralysis entire left side being very weak and
nninb; yervous system was completely shattered
her lungs I'm serious condition and her health fail
ing rapidly Her hands and feet were always cold,
showing very poor circulation and condition OF the
blood. 3s Hr@&
About Oct 4 1881, she applied Al the Office oi Mrs.
DR.. Keck for advice and treatment, which continued
faithfully at home until December. she made
several visits to Mrs keck office in Peoria, in the
meantime, to obtain necessary directions and medi-
cines. and improved very much. Her voice was still
gone, however, and still doubling. 4 took my wfe
to several physicians of eninence for examination
and oDinion They agreed with Mrs Keck as TO
what the trouble was Some OF them said there is
very little hopes others said there was none, for
coYery.
So. Mrs Watson went with Mrs Keck and remain
ed at her infrmary Eve weeks. In two weeks her
voice was restored 70 its original strength and tone.
Inlet her in Peoria her return home, Jau. 25th,
and heard her speak loud for the frrf time in eight
months. her health il very much better in every
way II has paid MS we'll 10 follow Mrs Keck's ad-
vice. although had very little hopes at drsts III
any one doubts the sbove, they may correspond with
me At Giasford. III. - -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
On Thirty Days Trial.

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Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph-
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co..
Marshall, Mich.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
CHICAGO TELEGRAMs-
A MANITOBA WAVE.

CHICAGO, March 29.-St. Paul and Win
nepeg specials records heavy snow STORM
along the Canadian Pacific, which, VIII
block travel until warm weather.. Storms
at Winnepeg have been unprecedently
severe this season. Pierre du Chain,
aged sixteen, starting across the country
with yoke of oxen was showed under
near Cavalier, Dakota, and found dead
after eight days.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 90 1882.
g other districts Of the State as they now

the other districts of the State as they now
exist.
On motion to refer this resolution to the
Committee on Congressional Apportion-
ment the yeas and nays were called Re
ferred-67 to g. -
Resolutions of respect were offered In
honor OF deceased Joseph Moore,
OF 10 Dayiess, John H. White, OF Ogle,
and Silman Raser, of Marion, and brief
eulogies were pronounced by various MEM
bers.
After swearing in of their successors the
House adjourned
Senator Whiting introduced concurrent
resolution, memorializing Congress at its
present session, to authorize the construc
ton of the Hennepin canal.
A bill was introduced to provide for
the incidental expenses of the special ses-
sion. & ea
Senator Evans resolution. praying fer
the pardon of Sergeant Mason, was taken
up.
Senator Ford moved to refer it to the
Judiciary Committee
Senator Merritt moved to lay Senator
Ford's motion on the table. Lost.-12 to
2S. N
The vote on Senator Ford's motion re-
suited in tie, and the chair decided it lost
The resolution was then adopted ayes %,
nays 10.
Adjourned till to morrow.
The House Judiciary Committee this
afternoon considered the subject of the re-,
vision of the criminal code, and directed
Chaffee to draw up re
port of the expression and opinion of the
committee that a revision isnot now neces-
sary.
A joint republican caucus was held this
afternoon on the subject of Congressional
apportionment. The meeting is under
stood to have been very harmonious and to
forebode speedy disposal of that part of
the business of the session i
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29

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order the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE IsFLAMED PARTS, al
laying Irritation. give relief in ASTHMA, BRoEcHI
Fis. CoUGHs. CATARRH. and the THRoAT TRoUBRLs
which SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERs are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches
have been recommended by physicians, and always
give perfect satisfaction. Having been tested by
wide and constant nse for nearly an entire gener-
alton, thsy have attained well-merited rank among
the few staple remedies OF he age Sold at 25cts
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, March, 28.-The repub-
lican state central committee has ordered
dispatch sent to the President, through
the congressional delegation. stating that
in the opinion of the committee failure to
approve the anti7C Chinese bin, will result
disastrously to the interests of the Pacific
coast, and viii work great injury to the
people of every class. s.fs e ala@sa-s@ essa~
Reports from the interior indicate that
the grain crop will be rather better than
the average in nearly all the counties. ex-
cept those in the San Joaquin Valley.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29

four month infant and repaired to pond
in the rear of her home where she broke
the necks of the two Oldest and threw Their
bodies into the pond and then drowned
herself and infant. @.a
The executive committee Of the Western
Export Association met yesterday in the
Grand Pacific Hotel, and unanimously
agreed in view of the rise in grain to ad-
vance the highwine market for April to
$117, and also to continue the association
until June first
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
HOUSE.

The Senate's amendment to the House
bill granting pension of $4,000 year to
Lucretia r. Garfield was concurred in.
The amendment includes the names of
Sarah c. Polk and Julia G. Tyler.
Lord reported back bill for the con
struction of "a ship canal across Michigan
to the committee of the whole.
The House went into committee on tariff
commission bill and Carlisle resumed his
argument eontending that the protective
tariff was not cause of increased price of
labor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
Wnrkinpman.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter of relaxation, your sys-
TEN needs strengthening and cleansing to
prevent an attack of Ague. Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
will unfit you for seasons work. Yon
will save time, much sickness and great ex-
pense if you will use one bottle of Hop Bit
tiers in your family this month. Don't wait.
See another column. @
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
LOST HIS MIND.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 90. From Lex
ington comes the announcement that Col.
John A. Pratt has lost his mind. During
the entire period of the war Col Pratt was
chairman of the Senate Committee on fed
eral relations, and exerted more influence
than any ether one man toward keeping
Kentucky in the Union
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
READ THE FOLLOWING:
PEORIA. III. July 90. 1850

PEORIA H.. July 90, 1850.
MRs. DIR. KEcK-Dear Madam: To my letter OF
April 10th let me add that my improvement after
that constant and permanent, that by the last
of April able 20 to work again at my trade.
the arduous one of a brick mason and have ever
since worked regularly, making full time with my
co-laborers now feel better than have in years.
have stopped the use of the treatment, for no
longer need il. but keep the medicine nand for
emergencies, such as taking cold etc. My three
sisters died of consumption, and certainly not
only my present health. but my life to your RENE
dies, and the efficacy and permanence of their in-
duence is no longer question Of doubt ~ Allow me
space for further reference whichI have omit
ted Continual chills and fever and night sweats for
nearly five years were symptoms of my condition,
which, like all the other seemed TO defy ply ysicians
and medicine These, too. have entirely disap-
peared under your treatment, and am again we'll
Very gratefully yours Ma
WM. WALLACE WARNER. Z
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
WIND STORM IN ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, March 2s.-A storm in
southwest Alabama blew down the house
of r. J. Richardson, in Barbour county,
killing him. P. Redding was also killed
near Cuthbert, Ga, and two women at
Browns station. Many houses were de-
molished. aT SSH ssh
sNATcHEz, March 2S.--The river is forty
seven feet eight inches and stationary.
Vidalia is covered with three to six feet of
water. Steamboats, are now sailing over
the wagon roads, sf 49, "a afs s=ti
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
NoRrHponr. Via. Nav 6. 1870.

JAMES I. FELLOWS, ESQ
SIR:-I have been using your medicine
for over a. year now and with the best
effects, | have used 12 bottles of the Hy-
pophosites and it has made new man of
me. / have been ailing over six years
with number of diseases, but lung diff
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been under the care of great many doc
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peared to be still growing worse and weak
er until / accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and / found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
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so rapidly in flesh.
I remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DORIAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
ATTEMPT TO WRECK 4 TRAIN.

WABASH, Ind March sS.-Another at
tempt was made last. night to wreck the
fast train west On the Wabash at Belden.
A pile. of ties were found on the track.
The train was running slow and the engin-
eer discovered the obstruction Previous
efforts have been made to wreck trains in
that vicinity. Officers expect to capture
the miscreants.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
the uo i.K or THE IEGIsLATURE.

SPRINGFIELD, March 28.--In the House
to-day Representative Hardin introduced a
resolution instruoting the Committee on
Appointment to report bib re-distrciing
the State in such manner as to create one
new district in Cook county, and denning
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
TELEGRAPH SToCKS.

New YORK, March 2o.-The stocks are
irregular. The majority of prices thus far
made being fractiona1ly lower. About 22.-
600 shares of Western Union will be ship
ped for London to-day, All doubt in re-
gard to the control of the Mutual Union
viii be set at rest by official action within
O few DAYS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
A HORRIBLE CRIME.

CHICAGO, March 29.-Eceniag J6as,aaI
Pine Bluff, Ark, special says: Mrs. Bal
lard of Lincoln county after disagreement
with her husband Monday morning, took
her children aged seven and four years and
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29

efficient state officer among the Hawkeyes
He is serving second term as Register,
and is smentioned for the Clerkship of the
Supreme Court. Mr.. and Mrs. Powers
depart tomorrow for an extensive bridal
tour through Idaho, Montana, Utah and
CALIFORNIA; fass 80
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
THE gARyARD,s SECOND TRIP.

ST. LOUIS, March s9.-The government
steamer, General Barnard, loaded with
$50, 900 government rations of meal and
bacon, and about fifty tons of food and
clothing, contributed by charitable citizens,
left here last night for Memphis, Helena
and Vicksburg. in command of Capt. Null
linC L G
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, March Indications for
the Upper Mississippi and Missouri val
leys, local rains, north to west winds ris-
ing barometer, stationary or slight fall in
temperature
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
THE HARVEST OF SUCCESS CONTINUES.
CHAMPAIGN CRY, Champaign Co., H.,

November Il, 1881 4
Mrs DR. KEcK-Dear Madam: This is to certify
that you have cured my daughter of sore eyes tca-
tarrhal conjunctiyitis and granulaton of lids She
has been a1icted since 1876 and been treated by the
best physicians in the country, but got all the
tiae Last March new doctor came here, who
said he could cure her in three months. He treated
her over two months, but she grew worse an the
time. In fact she was nearly blind In left eye from
ulcers upon the eye bali (ulceration of cofnea }
Friends wanted us to take her away for treatment,
but on learning that you would be here in July. we
waited and placed her under your care. In three
weeks treatment under you, she could 90 without
glasses, which she has not done in six months BE-
fore. she has been under your treatment twenty
weeks and believe her TO be entirely well aud err.
ed. Nothing hurts her eyes now, and You cannot
tell that they were ever sore, Yours truly.
r.. B. HARMEL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
FoRrY.sEvENTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March -Senat or Cock
rell offered resolution directing the Sec
retary of State to inquire regarding United
States citizens imprisoned in Ireland.
Senator Pendleton reported favorably his
civil service bill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
CaNADIlN FTRE.

TORONTO, March 29-Fire last night
destroyed John Oliver & Cos Planning
Mill, Toronto Wagon Wheel Co. and Con-
solidated Purifyer Co. Loss eo.o0O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.

WAsHIaGToN. March 29.-The following
democratic congressional executive COM
paittee were appointed this morning.
Congressman Rosecrans, Flower, New
York; Randall, Pennsylvania; LeFerre
Ohio; Cobb, Indiana; Thompson, Kentucky;
Jones, Ark
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-29
MENACING MENRERS

LONDON, March GA piacard has
been posted in Dublin. menacing the mem
bers of Parliament of that city because of
their supposed intention to vote for
Coture. a