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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
THE LOUISIANA IDEA.
A Free Fight Because the "Amens"
Missed Connection.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. "a fight oc.
Cured at Nugent's saw mill, about five miles
from Pineville, in Rapides parish, between
two brothers named Lacroix on one side and
three brothers named WelIbanks on the
other. The Lacroix boys were badly bruised,
but not dangerously wounded. Robert Well
banks received severe blow on the side and
top of his head with a canthook, and was
stabbed in his elbow and his side Just below
the arnlpit He is badly injured, but with
proEer care will recover. William Well
banks was cut near the armpit behind, a
very bad wound, and was otherwise bruised.
The younger Wellbanks was also badly
bruised, but not cut The fuss commenced
at a prayer meeting Sunday night. One of
tho Laeroix brothers was praying, and he
accused one of the Wellbankses of crying
Amen" out of place. A fight took place
Sunday night between one of the Lacroix
brothers and one of the Wellbankses, but
thew were separated
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
COUNT AND PRETTY PLE6EIAN.
The cid MAN Interferes ana the
Young Man Disappears.

4OuM8 AA0a OAHopEE0Roe
CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-The romantic career Of
a German nobleman eliminates in Chicago.
Alfred, count of Salm, % years old, is the
eldest son of Frederic, prince of Salm, one of
the wealthiest of German MOBILES. Prince Sa1m
is a cousin of Gen. Salm- Salm, who won that
rank on the Federal side of the war of the
rebellion and afterward served under Maxi
milan in the Mexican war Count Selm,
while volunteer in the kings regiment of
hussaIs and student Of jurisprudence at the
university of Bonn, on the Rhine, fell desper-
ately in love with the daughter of a wealthy
but not noble citizen of that city. Prince
Salm opposed the match, and year ago last
October the count left Germany, and moth
ing was heard from him until last September,
when he turned up in Chicago. Prince Fred
eric was then notified by a laborer
on the Illinois Central railroad that
the count was employed as a day la
borer by that road about five miles from
the city, Carl Schneider, the informant of the
prince, was employed in a like capacity. He
is & German peasant, and recognized the
count, having seen him in the army ia
Germany. The two have lived together at
703 Larrabee street for some time past On
learning of the conditions of his sons life
and whereabouts, the prince dispatched the
administrator of his estate, the baron Of
Walzahn, to this country. After a fort
nights stay in Chicago, the count, the baron,
and Schneider departed for Germany, via
the Pennsylvania road, all differences
between the prince and his son having been
amicably adjusted. Schneider is to be
rewarded for his sagacity with position in
the ARMY
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
NEWS M BRIEF.

The Egyptian False Prophet is re.
ported dead.
William Carter, one of the earliest
settlers of Dubuque, Iowa, is dead.
A plot to tar and feather the lord
mayor of Dublin has been discovered.
A large number of the English force
have been ordered home from Egypt,
Ex-Goy. Theodore F. Randolph died
suddenly in his residence at MorTistown,N N. J.
In billiard contests, at Paris, Vignaux
defeated Maurice DAILY, and Schaefer tri-
umphed over Rudolphe
The British steamer Iris foundered
off the Spanish coast, and but one man OF
crew Of thirty-six was saved
British imports and exports for Oc-
tober show a comparative increase of Fl ,6S2,
coo and e26l, go, respectively.
The Chinese arsenals are busy max
ing and preparing war material, and several
regiments are marching south from Hong
Kong.
A. b. Clark, freshman, died Tues
day in Purdue University. Lafayette, Ind
the first death since the organization of the
college
Gov. Rusk. of Wisconsin, has issued
proclamation designating the 29th of No
vember as day of Thanksgiving and
prayer.
The jury in the case of Hallett Kill
bourne against John G. Thompson for $780,
000 for false Imprisonment returned a verdict
for $4,000 for plaintiff.
Andrew Carnegie, of Pittsburg, de-
MES in toto the statement that he wants to
enter the British parliament He recently
became u heavy beneiactor to his native
town in Scotland
The London Times opposes the pro
iect to have O'Donnell, who killed infgrmei
Carey, defended by American counsel. Cen
Pryor does not intend 10 apply to be per
mitted to take part in O'Dennelfs defense,
Harry Livingston surrendered to the
United States authorities at St Joseph, Mo
confessing to being one of gang Of counter
feiters working that section of the country
He says he hes been in the business eighteen
years, .
Col. John A. Martin, secretary of thu
National Republican committee, has issued 1
| card calling a meeting of the committee a
Wellington, Wednesday, Dec. IL, for th,
purpose of deciding upon the date and plac
| for holding the next National Republican
| convention
Donald Currie, proprietor of thu
stealnjalp lime between London and the cap
| of Good Hope, refuses to bring one of ODon
nell's principe witnesses, named McHardy
to London unless he is raid 81 800. Curri
had previously contract to bring tive othe
| witnesses for 81 ,2tO FMS is alleged to be
part of plot to insure the conviction 0
Carey's slayer.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
VOTED THE STRAIGHT TICKET.
Samuel J. TiIden Mt the POils--- How
He Looked and Voted,

Samuel J. TiIden ut the POils--- How
He Looked and Voted,
New YORK, Nov 9.-fhe Tribune has the
following: Third avenue, near Twentieth
street, had a sensation about noon on Tues
day. At 1910 Samuel j. Tlden cast his vote
at the polling place in Third avenue near
Twentieth street For some time before noon
a close carriage had stood before
Mr.. Tilden's house, No. Is Gramercy
park, the horses being blanketed When
Mr. Tilden issued from his handsome resi-
dence, he wore-a loose-ltting black suit,
high. collar and black tie, a loose black over
coat witha velvet color and a slim black silk
bat. He walked slowly down tho steps, fol-
lowed by Mr. SniAh, his private secretary,
and they both entered the carriage. When
the carriage reached the polling-place the
driver brought it round with a flourish and
graceful curve before the door. MI Tildan
walked with slow steps across The sidewalk.
His face had a weary look and his
eyes were not bright His hands
shook continually at his sides, and his liz
moved without uttering anything At tn,
threshold he stopped and rested for a minute,
while his secretary pulled out bunch of
tickets and led Mr. Tilden in The latter
took off his hat tF
'sWhat is the nameT' respectfully asked one
of the inspectors. There was a next to in
audible murmer, and the inspector repeated
in loud voice. Samuel D. TiIden.n When
Mr.. Tilden told his address it conld rot be
heard three feet away. After voting he
bowed, the half dozen persons present lifted
their hats, and the sage of the Democracy
was driven to his home He voted the
straight Democratic ticket
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Whitelaw Reid a., E,rohiI,itso,

New YORK, Nov. 9-Says Whitelaw Reid
Estates in the west that are considering the
possibility of prohibition may find some in
teresting precedents in the history of the ex-
pertinent in Vermont. It has lasted there
thirty years, and each new legislature
adds some provision to the law
which now contains over one hundred seq
lions of the most stringent character The
latest even empowers officers TO enter private
houses and search for liquor without search
warrant. Nevertheless. the number of places
where liquor is openly sold steadily increases,
until now there is to every 745 Of the popu-
lation, not counting hotels, clubs, etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
A Ouestion No, I,onrer

PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. civilian Long,
tobacconist, acknowledges that4he is the per-
son who hit Gen. Malone in esface during
the scuffie at the polls on election'day. Long
explains: Being pressed by the crowd, he
Long raised his hands to clear himself and
get out. As he did 50, some ono struck him
violently on the right hand, which caused
it to strike Gen Malone lightly in the face,
which he hoped did the general no serious
injury tnng says he had no intention or
desire to do Gen Malone personal injury.
AS to his (Mahone'sl offer Of 500 to knowthe
scomdrel or assassin who struck him. he
Q4ong) is the responsible party, and hopes the
statement will be satisfactory
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09

New YoRE, Nov Q The missionary COM
mittee of the Me,ho list Episcopal church
appropriated $2S,ou0 for general mis-
sionaIy work in Naples, aud $l2,00oto pur-
chase real estate there. Twenty-three thousand
dollars was appropriated for general work in
South America. The committee recommended
the following appropriations; Africa, s., 200;
South America, S2s,000; Central China,
81, 600; Foo Chow, $500; North China,
S25, 900; West China, $4,000; Germany and
Switzerland. "a 900; Sweden, 81, 600; Nor
way, Sl4.605: Denmark, $4,000; North
India, SCI, 900; South India, s., 600; Bulgaria,
1000; Italy, So, 900; Mexico, $4,000, and
japan, SIS, coo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Could not Lift a Pound.

The above are the words OF Mrs Harriet Bailey,
of Putnam, Conn. She writes May 8, 1882; Il
have been troubled with kidney and liver disease
for two years. suffered severely in the back and
loins. Before taking your wonderful medicine,
Hunts Remedy, conld not lift pound After
giving it fair trial, Ibegan TO improve. and can
now truly say it was ''Godsend tome" as am
now able to do my household work and enjoy the
best Of health. have recommended Hunt Rem
edy 10 two of.my neighbors, who have been great
ly benefited by it. This letter send voluntarily
with the hope that it will be the means of Undue
ing some sufferer to use HINTS Remedy, and be
cured as | have BEEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Mediation Rejected.

PARIS, Nov. China in note to the
Marquis Tseag, it is said, alludes to the
proffer of mediation by power friendly to
France supposed to be the United States
and rejected by France 1t is stated that
Prime Minister Ferry told deputy that he
had no intention of making proposition to
the chamber of deputies to send more troops
to Tonquin. He is confident that Admiral
Courbet is able to conduct the campaign
successfully with the present force.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 9-<George Fresh
water, residing in Delaware, Ohio, quarrelsd
with his wife, and Joseph Jones, his business
partner, interfered Freshwater, incensed at
Jones interference, picked upsa chair and
struck him on the head Jones then drew
pistol and shot Freshwater, probably fatally
wounding him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
strike Among tie sailors.

LONDON, Nov. 9.-Owing to general
movement among sailors in italian ports
looking to increased compensation and the
obtaining of certain privileges, much incon-
.venience is experienced by shippers and trav-
elerS. As one result of the strike large
steamer bound for North American ports,
having 500 emigrants on board, is detained
at Genoa, being unable to obtain sufficient
force of seamen TO proceed in safety.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
A St T,auis Democrat,s T,ema,,r.

New York. Nov. g. -.gno. s. Priest, a
prominent citizen of st Louis, being in this
city on private business, was asked what the
feeling in his city was in regard to national
politics, and replied:
''Wen, | am Democrat and can speak Of
Democratic feeling only, As far as can
tell, Tilden is the foremost favorite We
feel that no one in the party can be COM
pared to him as regards intellect, and the
only drawback is his health, though that,
think, is better than generally supposed"
Has the Holman booubeen fets.
"Holmang Holmana All, yes, The New
York Sun has been talking of him as pos
sible candidate, has it nots No, don't think
any one in my state knows or cares much
about Mr.. Holman. He has made aneffieient
congressman, | understand, principally by a
course Of consistent objection. But then it is
eaSy and genei.N Il :, 10 oDiectn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
NeMspaner sold.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 9.-The Daily
State Leader has been sold to J. W. Garrity.
formerly of The Ell Paso Texas Times. [.
w. Goode win be retained as managing
editor 1t is rumcred the paper viii be
changed to morning issue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
PoIltIeaI Points by a99otI, !,

CINCINNATI, Nov. 9.-The Enquirer's spe-
cial from Gath has the following Referring
to the election can only say that the Re
publican party maintains great deal of its
,'-- lily, and if the election had happened
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
GrantlfatI.er blaine

AUGUSTA, Me-, Nov 9.--Ex-Secretary Of
State James G. Blaine has become q grand
father. The interesting event occurred at.
the home of Mrs. Col Coppinger, at Fort
LeavenWorth, to whom a son was born. Mrs.
Blaine is with her daughter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Gnnninr fnr nan =.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov 9.-The brother Of
Blanche Gray, the fat girl, whose body was
sold by her husband Moses, to a Baltimore
physician, passed through Pittsburg en- route
to New York, it is currently reported, for
the purpose Of shooting Moses
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Russian News.

WARSAW, Nov. 9.-The Imperial Marie in
stitute was burned, it is supposed, by Mill
iststo destroy reasonable documents. A
press for printing the Nihilist journal Probe
ST PETERSBURG, Nov. a3EiggtRfeen per
sons have been arrested here and five in
Odessa, charged with the forgery of bank
notes
Many factory hands have been arrested
for participating in the Communistic agita-
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
OLD WORLD ITEMS.
Gathered in Many Countries and
Duly Disseminated.
The late C0lsierY Disaster.
France and China---An Elder
in Israel Miscellaeeous
Intelligence.

LoyLoN, Nov. 9-The latest accounts from
the Moerefield eolliery disaster say that sixty
three miners were killed Twenty -four bod
les have been taken from the pit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
The Couyeuient Internreter

PARIS, Nov. IN Trican telegraphs that
mistake of the interpreter caused the state
ment that hi Hung Chang disavowed the
policy pursued by Marquis Tseng on Tonquin.
The Interpretation should read Ii Hung
Chang disapproyes, not disavows
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
VIII Increase Their Capital.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 9-The stockholders in
the extensive coke corporation of H. c. Prick
& Co. have decided 20 increase the capital
stock from s2,e00,e60 TO $780, 900 When
the contemplated improvements are made,
the works will be the largest in the world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
a woman.s .,ovr,n, ~ T,a;,

Dies MONIES, lowe, Nov 9.--The executive
committee of the WoHlen's Foreign Mission
airy society, now holding its annual session
here, voted to raise S35, 900 for the establish
ment of the first voman's periodical in
India
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09

PRIGHToN BEACH, N. Y, Nov. 9-Har-
pooner won the u mile in 1;1SA. Murlnur
won the II mile selling in 1:195z. Dizzy
Blonde won the 11s mile selling in 1:5SA.
Trix won the mile heats in 1.471k{, 1:4Tsl.
Princess won the mile owners handicap in
AZ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Tine su,,s Ren,h,;o., T,.,,.,

New York, Nov.9 The Sun will print
to morrow morning Republican ticket for
1884, as follows: For president, James Gil
hspie Blaine, of Augusta, Me- for vice presi-
dent, John Alexander Logan, of Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Assigned.

NEW York, Nov. FL. s. Cohen & Co.,
manufacturers Of furs, assigned, giving
preferences for $4,000, The liabilities are
currently reported at $4,000, and very
good assets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Portugal Reachina Ont.

LISBON, Nov. News has reached here
that Loanda, in the northern portion of the
Congo country, Western Africa, has been
occupied by the Portuguese.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09

PARIS, Nov. IN. De Lesseps denies that
there is any diplomatic object in his visit to
England He says that he hopes to convince
ship owners that their alleged grievances are
has aless
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
How Would I1srne Dor

BERLIN, Nov. 9-The crown prince of
Germany is expected shortly to visit King
lfnrnSo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
T.,e sE;ssours Cye,oue.

ST. Louis, Nov. 9-The latest accounts of
the cyclone at Springfield Mo-, says four
more persons haye died from the effects of
their injuries-Mrs. Pennington, JEFF Edmon-
son, William Tiger, and the infant son of John
s9iappieux This makes eleven deaths in all,
--as.a not exracfad to live
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
The Cholera.

ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 9-The deaths from
cholera are confined to Europeans.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
The shot-f,un NJ close snnro

DUBLIN. Nov. 9.-Lord Lorne is suggested
for vieeroy of Ireland.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Death ofaPhiIan,

New YORK. Nov. 9.-Benjamin Fitch, the
philanthropist, is dead of paralysis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-09
Hair . million i'm Foreixn cola.
Yfefnries ~ flae Rare a,anrsa

New York, Nov. 9.--The steamer GaIlia
from Liverpool, brought $500, 600 in specie.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-01-20
why lie Killed Himself.

or says the Enterprise, 1.-The ex-
p~erience of an old man shall be
thought of any value 10y young men
just starting out in life, there may be
a lesson IN the suicide of old man Me-
Elroy. at Palisade, a night ortwo ago.
The old man had been working in the
mines at Stafford for a good while, and
had saved up painfully between $500
and 500. At Pail -ade he fell into q
poker game aud lost everything. lie
became desperate, pulled out his pis-
tol and blew ont his brains before
any person could interfere"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-01-20

To Admit to Probate a certain Paper Puf-
porting to be tho Last Will and Testament
Of George g.. Blair lof 0sceoln), deceased,
introduced by Senator Hobart, of Eureka.
Section l. The paper purport1ng to be the
last will and testament of George G. Blair,
deceased, is hereby 1eclsred to be as legal
and valid as though the same bud been sealed
with the seal of said George q. Blair, and
every Court having jurisdiction Of the pro-
bate of said will may admit the same to pro-
bate, Notwithstanding the fact that such
paper was not sealed with the seal of said
George G.. Blair.
Section 2. Nothing in this Act shall be con-
strued as determining the issue of fact,
whether said will is the last will and tesla
ment of said George q. Blair deceased, but
sucL Issue shall be determined by the Court
having jurisdiction thereof without regard to
the fact whether said paper was ever sealed
with the seal Of said George g. Blair.
Sec. 3. Nothing in this Act shall be so
construed as to preven; heirs-at-law. or other
parties interested in the estate of said do
ceased, from contesting the validity Of said
paper rs being the last will and testament Of
said deceased, upon any other ground than
that of the omission Of the seal Of raid
deceased.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-01-20
HAMILTON NOTES.
IFrom our Occasional Correspondent

4 ibbA Jul vi ANeBohabhAsI
There is really nothing new in re-
| gard to the McConkey affair that I
a get hold of. All is conjecture
and wild at that. 1t is the main topic
of conversation as yet, and diversity
Of opinion grows greater, not less.
Ere this you have seen the protest of
certain citizens against the action of
the County Commissioners, in the
Eureka Sentinel. which is not produce
ing the best of feeling by a LONG way.
In naming Raum Il Robinson as ex-
ecutors or admininistrators you should
add Mrs. Geo. p. MeConkey as exec
utrix or Administrative. You err also
in stating thai the family returned
with her. She came alone, the rest
remaining below. She Mrs. Me
Conkey) IS stopping with c. y.
Mathewson's family.
Notice, were sent to all the bonds
men, in with tha wor1 s'Dafalca-
tom occurs. "pehcit. or eDeficien-
cy" apparently suits the majority as
"A preference here. Your article in
regard to the matter, as published
last week meets with general approx
al by most parties, and is considered
the fairest statement of the case yet
made.
Mr.. Horn and Counsellor Beatty
are still remaining here, their bust
ness hot being entirely flushed.
The aSmokey'' mill will about fin
ish is present run to-day, and Mr.. l..
y. Robinson will shortly go East to
remain a short time.
DIR. e. Y. Willard and family will
leave rs shortly Tor OsceOla 10 take
up their permanent residence.
Reports received from Ward say
Louis A I1auck is dangerously i'll at
that place.
Hon. II. a. Comins and wife paid
Hamilton a visit this week.
Treasurer Sam Liddle is still max
ing improvements In his Office in the
Court House. BY the time sam gets
through that office will be an iiDpreg-
nable little fortress.
Dick Smith. formerly of ours, but
now of Wood River, will return here
shortly.
Thomas Mckinney and a. Viii
marth have located themselves for
/ he winter on the Caroline mine, out
at Monte Christie, which is the prop.
erty OF Mathewson Bros.
Capt. Drake is still employing a
force on the new find in the Eber-
hardt tunnel. They r taking oni
some nice looking ore, which assay :
from 500 10 $500 Il ton.
The weather is cold and threaten
ing q storm.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-01-20
About Mining Locations.

A question which has perplexed To-
Gators of thinning claims for some time,
and on which there has been a differ
ence of opinion among claim owners,
has been settled by the United States
Land Commissioner at Washington.
The question asked was this: s'Is a To-
cation made ON a quartz lode or ledge
On the first day OF January, 1882. sub
ject to relocation on the first day Of
January, 1888, provided the required
assessment work has not been done
for the calendar year OF 1882" To
which Commissioner Mcfarland re.
piled: cit is not. The locator of Q
claim initiated on the first day of Jam
1882, has until January lst 1884, to
complete The first assessment work;
wuich work, when done. would hold
the claim until January LIST, 1885,"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-01-20
The $40 Eaemp,lon.

Among the very important acts OF
legislation which transpired on The
eighth day, was the repeal OF the act
exempting one hundred and twenty
dollars from attachment. Senate Bill
No. q repealed the act above referred
TO withou. making any provision for
exemption. Bill No. S was substi-
tuted, which allows heads OF families
an exemption of $50. On motion OF
Hammond, it was considered engrnss-
Ell, placed upon its final passage and
carried by a vote of 10 to 8.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1883-01-20
A FIigid Wave

Wednesday night a cold wave Sc,
in, and the thermometer register
ed 20 below zero. II had showed
more or less during the day-about )
inche,-and afterwards the wind blew
"A hurricane, drifting the snow badly
About 10 T.. NJ. it calme down and a
fierce cold wave set in, which was in
tense. Thur~day night was calm.
but sill colder. the mercury register.
ing Toe below zero. Parties from Duck
Gre. k inform us that the weather is
the coolest ever known over there
% degrees hciow zero. Friday was
considered the coolest day known In
Cherry Creek for years, the mercury
remaining from 4 TO 8 degrees below
zero tho entire day.