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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
ARGUS.
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
3 nae Remarks on Reform, aaa Cher
Matters by 'sCath."
Cox rn4 Be2Ei0at---1and Grant EaIi-
ways---Chio sseEatorship---:s Spring
er's Assignment EzaFiDcniI-
ing she Elements.

NEW IOrE. Dec. 2f.-"Ga;a' ser., A
great deal Of THAT is called reform "a The
DMt EtGyJs IS an ilicOncoai't' "L5,t@c or
tie -,yerml.nt anil tha poor'. WHen amaa
...,s De-. f!ia5 eytoat he can do no Good There
s.c5.g co..,I. ',uus possible IN this country,
whore 4 hes representative system would be
elop,ed, save perhaps in some OF tie great
e:.cs, which might lie administered more
t,lr Hfo corporations. Persons who sup
i,... ..-te .s-m Of government BIS this can
b-l.s,l ciauaea are not sound Observers
T..r#r. alce,ey ,cof The supreme . lace j..
ta'- rIuHav IS an editor because he was 50
Thoroughly an American, moving al the head
Of ia. p0 sp!e ana in advance Of them. |
wJ.id not be at all surprised il his successor,
III. Reid, became the United StaJes senator
from bis state. There were . number Of
state editors here last week, and ! inquired
among them what Reds degree of popular
ity was in the party. They all replieI
tla, The Tribune had absolutely recovered
tie confidence Of all factions OF the Repub
lean party, and gave satisfaction 70 the
old followers OF Greeley. O1her candidates
Tor the senate from here are Chauncey
~ Depcw, q popular man, hut deriving his
yntira income iroa the New York Central
railroad, cf which he IS the legal representa-
tive. Judge Noah Davis Is also thought to be
an aspirant for the place, but he has lost
many Of the connections which tied him to
politics The Republicans require to carry
The assembly 20 control the selection OF a
senator but they already have the advantage
in the senate, which is to hold over.
Won have observed some discussion in the
papers about SAM Cox and Perry Belmont
competing for tine foreign affairs committee
at Washington. 1t seems a little strange
that Mr.. Cox, after almost continuous
service for twenty-six years, can not
obtain from his own party the chair
Iaanship of The same committee he has
long managed. The foreign affairs commit
Tee is especially agreeable to Cox, because it
nuts him in influential relations with his Irish
constituents, who are always getting into a
peck Of trouble on the other side of the
wafer Belmont, however, covets that COM
laittee because his father has extensive reLa-
lions with foreign countries in finance and
because the foreign affairs is q more conScnial
s.ulg to young Belmont than botheiiuS with
..-af.-+ tr-.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. @1.-Au analysis
OF the house committees or Pacific railroads
and Judiciary show that they are both in
favor % fOrteitiug the lapsed AMI UHearnod
.1auts Of land granted to railroads.
Adviccs from Ohio are to the effect taat
tha prospects are that ex-senator Thurman
will secure the nomination as successor
to reudlctoa are improving, owing
to the rivalry between Payne and Penaleton.
If Thurman should be elected his friends will
Immediately urge him as presidential can
didate
Springer, notwithstanding his dissatisfac-
ton with the committee assignment Is said
to be arranging to enter upon thorough
vestigation OF the star-route expenditures
Springer has had much experience as an in
vestigator and viii be likely to ascertain the
truth Of the various current scandals.
TIE house committee on appropriations has
held its first meeting. 1t was decided to pre-
pare, if possible, tha pension, fertilization,
consular and military academy appropcia-
ton bills during the recess, so as to be pre-
sentod TO the house when congress assemblies.
Bland, chairman Of the committee on coin
age, weights and measure, favors roc0ining
the trade dollars into standards, and thinks
the issuing Of the latter should hot be
stopped. Nj Bland is Of the opinion that a
mint ought to be established il the NisSis-
Sipt valley, and, because Of the advantages
offered by St Louis, favogs that city - the
place 20 be selected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
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0kN

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NAWARRH 1t is needless to describe the
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price asked by others for remedies upon which
you take all the chances. and we ESPECIALLY IN
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tried dfugging their stomachs without effect
NOW TO OBTAIN ct This is 1 APP, d1nssi-i
and ask for them. If they have not got them,
write to the proprietors, enclosing the price, in
letter at our risk, and they will be sent to you at
once by mail, post paid
Send stamp for the New Departure in Medical
Treatment WITHOUT MEDICINE" with thousands
of testimonials.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
TIE shio River ElooA.

CINcfNNATI, Dec. 27.-The Ohio is still
booming and rising at the rate of four inches
an hour, with forty-five feet three inches in
the channel Navigation is much delayed,
and boats are overdue on account of drift
wood. Business men in the bottoms are rap
idly removing their goods TO places OF
safety. The water crept up over River
street during the night, and row covers
the ground floors of Rat and Sausage rows to
the de- III az six inches The inhabitants are
moving fari}ly to places of safety. In the
,aas ena, Water street is flooded for many
squares. Tine cellars of many large business
houses on Front street are filed with water.
Should the rise i'll the Ohio continue
at the present rate for twelve hours the loss
will he great At Newport the Licking is
still rising, though the danger is believed
to BE over 10 further damage to property
has occurred since the last report in Coving-
ton or Newport On Rolling Fork, Hardin
county. a saw-miil was washed away, and
Nick Peters and William Shanahon drowned
while endeavoring to save it. The mill and
building was valued at $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
AN UNKIND CUT.
An Irish Dynamiter Suggests that
Rossa is a British Defective.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec FIT is rumored
that plot is being Matched in this city to
blow up the Canadian government buildings
at Ottawa with dynamite. One Of the ring
leaders in the alleged conspiracy is John Nc
Bride, who loves to be called the O'Donovan
Rosa. of Buffalo Mcbride intimates that
branch OF the Invincibles is in fourishing ex-
istence here. He claims that he belongs to
the society, and seems to be proud of his con-
nection with it. He said; Il regard 0'Don-
nells hanging as clear case of murder, AMI
| call on all true Irishmen TO eyenge it. /
believe, too, in using desperate measures if
necessary. Here we are handy to Can
ada, and daring band of Inyincbles
could get to Toronto or Ottawa in
few hours, blow up some of the government
buildings. and escape before the slow detect
ives over there got onto what was up We
have had experience here With Fenian raids,
and know how to make the British lion quail.
We will use dynamite, and plenty Ct it.
have always had fondness for chemicals,
and have for some time past ma c q special
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
EFE1n1 crx Ezns % Sav.

New YoEE, Dec. -E.3. $. s. Cox was
interviewed q. his laa.e he said perhaps
half humorously, that lie had left Washing
ton 10 avoid being lrln after By Mr. Bel
mont, who annoyed him lie might accept
the craftsmanship Of tn naval committee,
though he had told Speaker Carlisle
that Mr. Eaton would have been
better choice for that place
The matter had been too much talked
about He had seen too many lies however,
in his public life to be much disturbed by
them now. He had seen 4 good many fool
ISL men lately. Some enc ought to instruct
leaders 10 be more careful and wise in select
ing men. They overlook those who stood
firm during the years Of corruption gone by.
He believed Gov. Curtin ought 20 refuse the
FOREIGN affairs chairmanship
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
CONDENSED NEWS.

Governor-elect Hoadly says that his
health is now almost wholly restored,
There is lack of rair in California,
and the farmers are making loud compliant
The Houston Texas Post names
john Hancock, of Texas, Tor the ticket o..
1884
Mrs. Rosecranz, wife Of Gen. Rose
cranz, died 1T Washington after linSeT,n
illness Of several months,
Ulysses S. Grant, son of William
Jesse Grant, 4 relative OF Gen Grant, wa
arrested at Dallas, Texas FIR burglary.
Because of Qnre1uitod love, Mss
Martha Williams, 2l Yeas old, shot Aess u
dead in Il harm in EIbsi lSe township, III,
Officer Smith was attacked at New
York 10 n9sHa 3'..=alat:itl leader Of gang
Of ruflians, AMI tic policemen shot him dea5.
The oil belt oi Wyoming is said to be
twice a. large as tha. Ct Pennsylvania. AMI q.
railroad is sa2n T. lie Constructed tEra"E
tie tiist.ict.
Mis sissippi his gained l0l per cent.
in five Yeas il u ,nu;ac.aiias industries,
having at this tne @I0R"@t invested IN
sac enterprises
A hand NJ dpsrcTa6.,cs aya terr0Iizino
tba northern s..--.,, of Gr.. ala comfy.
Texas They rar,.-rlv titled il. 70, sons an .
burned y chnrr,. and ,.boal-bo,7sa
,ooo :,
~ 400 'lio Tll'i' '-'>,''' -
granb smogD.e{ t. s,1oa0D lus. and The
-otal nrol,t,t,,1 20 .,319OD ro.,s.
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" ~ I" g, Il "',ti'.'''
~ Oall,.s -Su,'' ~ ~ 80 ~ 49,
VOW d, - III - ''Ii
one rel'iaIh'hs 'Aa' p""e' Is u'H'' D''' MS
avengers ii'e
IL IS currently reported at Mohees-
port "a, that tue @'oJo elhP.oSeS OF fiia Ma
'iO,I''l ''00 - VI NJ VIZ 'n'
Ieuuc'ion VI iiUNi "a % - per '~'' "N-
houheed 10 laAe place January l.
Mrs Charles Ludwig, VINO moved II
| the best society Of Greenviiie, Pa, has
elopsd with her husbands brother, deserving
her four children She took her wardrobe
and jewelry ieaiieS money baIonginS TO Mr..
Ludwig.
Fifty armed men took three persons
of had yanu.atj,p fran, . saloo, Mt Ncgsda
| Taxas csr,ia3 .i,er1 +, rho a,,!sl,iris,. and
l,,,,-l ,i,o.,, Tr;,,,,tc g n, I,-,.b.I .-,y,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
WELL REWARDED.

\ liberal reward will be paid TO any
party who will produce a case of Liver,
Kidney or Stomach complaint that Elect
trio Bitters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, il viii cost you nothing for
the medicine If it fails to cure. and you
viii be well rewarded for your trouble
besides, All Blood disease, Biliausness,
Jaundice, Constipalion, and general lie
bility are quickly cured Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Price
only fifty cents per bottle For u by
Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
he was Esonna % Have Her.

BALTIMORE, Dec I'll romantic marriage
occurred at the fashionable boarling-school
Of Mrs Christian, in this city. Thecontract-
in~ parties wero Miss Certie D1laH, daughter
OF Mrs. Mary Doiap, a wealthy Lady residing
in Omaha, Neb.. AMI J. D. Reynolds of JET
ferson county, Pa. Tho groom iaet the bride
at tie home Of the latter in Omaha
year ago irs DJ.an objected
to Reynolds visits, ewing to The youthful
moss OF Miss Ge:tie, size being only Is. As
time wore Oh. Reynolds was forbidden the
house. Thotyo met clanlcstinely at rare IN
tervaIs Mrs Do,an heard ot such meetings.
and resolved to put an cfcctual stop to
them. She made arr gements 70 send
her Gau-h or to tAls city TO school
Gertics objections we@- uf no avail,
and she arriycd al Ms. Christians
few weeks ago. Special instructions were
given not to allow Ge:tie to leave tie house
alone, or receive visits from young man IN
fact, q general system OF espionage was ar
ranged Ger5ie managed to communicate
with Reynolds, AM he came to Baltimore
last week and succeeded in arranging an in
tarvicw wiz! Gertie A meeting was
decided upci at 4 lea ling hotel on
Friday LIST. GeTtio was on time, but
Reynolds wai delayed Prior 70 bis arrival
Mrs. Chris tan appaarc! at The hotel and con-
auctcI G aVtia back t. school. When Rey-
nolds learned of this he boldly visited the
school apl had an iutarview. kilograms
btween Mrs. N0laa. AIRS. Christian, Rev
nolis an. Gccsie followed and at last Ger
ties mother teIegrapAe4 her consent for the
marriage, AMI as 8 result the ceremony took
place Thus c0ur: saip which hareu in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27

William J. Coughlin, of Somerville
Mass. says: In the fall Of 1875 | was
taken with bleeding lungs followed by a
severe cough. I lost my appetite and flesh
and was confined to my bed. In 1877 I
was admitted 10 the Hospital. The doctors
said had hole in my lung as big as a
half dollar At one time report went
around that was dead. gave up hope,
but friend told me of Dr. William Halls
Balsam for the lungs. / got a bottle,
when, to my surprise, | commenced to
feel better, and today ] feel better than
for three years past.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
The Grain supply.

CHICAGO. Dec 2T-Chicago elevators as
per official returns contain IL ,f16, 100 bushels
Of wheat, 2,0G3, $50 bushels Of corn 1922
2l2 bushels Of oats, 1,545, 1863 bushels of rye
and $40, GG5 bushels Of barley, making a
grand total Of 1865, 533 bushels, against
l5,579,O05 bushels a week ago and
1892 bushels at this period last year. Visible
supply of grain in the United States and
Canada on the 18th instant, IS, 11S,22l bushels
of wheat. S,S15. $40 bushels of corn, 1894, 554
bushels of oats, 2,752, e94 bushels Of rye, and
:, 512. G56 bushels of barley.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
atnl,'ed in thn atomreh.

CHICAGO, Dec 27.-There was one, and
only one, stab bing ARRAY TO disturb tie
serenity Of Christmas in Chicago, but this one
may prove fatal. In a Bohemian saloon, at
the corner of Brown and Twenty-second
streets, party of Bohemians were playing
pool, when dispute arose. Frank Polenda
81 years of age, unexpectedly received a
knife wound in his stomach several inches
deep. This brought an end to the row, but,
who did the cutting is not known. The
wounded man is in critical condition.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
G.fnIn a ShinsCnrrn.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 1.-THE secretary
Of The treasury has been informed that the
American schooner Theresa A. Kennedy,
Of New Orleans. Capt. King, recently sailed
from Port San Andres, Canary islands,
leaving her papers in the hands Of the con
sIlay agent there, and abscondedwith a cargo
of goods belonging to Messrs, Josie &
Cespedes, of Colon 1t is believed that tho
vessel is making for New Orleans or some
other United States port. The department
Of state has directed the collectors at the diff
ferent ports to keep sharp lookout for the
pirates
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27

CHICAGO Dec 27-From to o'clock a.
N the regular December hurricane prevailed
on Lake Michigan, and it is feared proved
disastrous to some of the steambarge and
propeller feet which are still in
commission. a captain who came in
during the night says large foes of ice are
moving from the head Of the lake, going
north, making navigation in view of hurri-
canes extremely dangerous. Several passen-
ger propellers running from Milwaukee to
east shore ports are out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
MRS. O'DONNELL
HeI EruitIess Voyage to Testify In
Her Late Husbands Trial.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec q, - Mrs Patrick
O'Donnell, widow OF the executed murderer
of Carey, the inforner, has returned to this
city from England. She was seen at the resi-
dence of her brother-in-law, John Magiuley,
Ill Spring Garden street. She was very
tired, and for long time refused to talk
about her trip. Finally, however she said:
Il have just returned from London, where l
arrived too late to testify upon the trial of
Mr. ODonneH"
"What was the cause OF that:' was asked.
@Others can tell you that better than l.
For three weeks waited for summons 70
the trial, which hourly expected to reach
me. At the end of that time | started with
my hrother-in-laH-, hoping to reach England
in time to give my testimoney. We thought
that the trial would last much longer than it
did, and were shocked to learn On reaching
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27

The Voltaic Belt Co, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
youne. afflicted with nervous debility,
los; vitality, and many other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
Slight Odds.
a Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

mo, my DEAR said the venerable keeper OF
country store to a timid little girl whose head
scarcely came up to the counter, NO my dear,
haven't any red flannel, but we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses - Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite we'll the child went away in search of the
article she wanted
"Have you BEFSON.S CAPCINE PLASTERS, -
asked gentleman of a certain drcggist whose
name could be given were it desired. Il am trou-
bled just now with touch of my old friend, the
hmbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to go
the spot almost as soon as it touches the skin
Not at present" replied the druggist. genally,
''but have lots of plasters just as good, There
is Allcock's the Capsicum and others-wOn't one
Of them do just as well?'
My dear sir, retorted the gentleman, with a
slight show of temper. Il say nothing against
those articles, but am q business man. and al
ways ask for precisely what / want, and for moth
ing else. l may enighten you, however, when
say that sometiuIe ago. for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me, 1 tried all
those you mention, with no apps cable benefit
Theya inefficient, every one of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors of some of them being
this that they make plasters with similar sound
ing names to deceive the unwary into believing
theysre the same thing. Experience taught me
the difference III go to the next man in your line
Good day
Be on your guard against limitations. The gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut cleanly in the
middle of the plaster. All others are impositions
Seabury S johnson, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
e'OIOrpd Convention.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 27.-The state conven-
ton of colored citizens convened here. There
is large attendance from ell parts Of the
state W S Thomas, of Delaware, was
chosen temporary chairman, and stated the
object of the convention. He said that
the rights Of colored people we're
being more and more d:sregarled,
and that the Danville outrages
show such a condition of affairs as to lead to
their organization for the protection Of all
rights belonging to them as citizens The
supreme court civil rights law was to be
generally discussed. The forenoon was oc-
cupied in appointing committees on creden-
tial5 and permanent organization. Some con
test was madeSover the make mp OF the coEl-
Tnittee on resolutions. The convention then
s6jguImad
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
Married in the Theatre.

JACKSON, Ohio Dec. 27.-George A. Ober,
comedian, Of Baltimore, and Mrs Ada c.
Murray, Of Chicago, were married at Jones'
opera house in the presence of a large audi
ence The stage was tastefully decorated
and the happy couple were the recipients of
many valuable presents. At the conclusion
Of the ceremonies Mr. and Mrs. Ober played
their parts in the Unequal Match"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
Silver Up as Lost,

NEW YcRG, Dec. 27-The German bark
MidIlese1 which sailed from this port for
Bremen On August 25, and has not been
heard from since, has been given up as lost.
She was comnan3ed by Capt KaImena and
had cargo of refined petroleum.
She was ,19l tons measurement and was
nrr,nnl In Rrn-l,nn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
TWO R0MANCES.
One of Which Ended in Very
Sad Suicide.
And t;.e Other IN Orange Flow.
ers---Sgicide Of Y0uug
Ccr3.an---Got Ills Girl
at Last.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 27.-In the early dawn
Of an August morning in 1883 two young
men crossed swords in mortal combat in a
secluded spot not far from HeiderhoH castle
on the Rhine. They had been rival suitors
for the hand of Fraule;n Maria Marx, the
daughter Of wealthy gentleman who lived
in the castle. The meeting was the outcome
of quarrel That had occurred between the
young men when it became known that tho
young lady had accepted one and rejected the
other The duel progressed until, after
feint, one Of the young men fell TO the ground
a corpse, the sword of his antagonist having
passed almost through his body. Richard
Won Steinberger, son of the late Baron Won
Steinberger of Bonn, and the be-
trothd Of Fraulein Marx, was tho
survivor of the fatal encounter. For
come weeks after the deed his name was
kept from the authorities, but it eventually
became known Won Steinberger's friends
had counseled him to leave the country, and
while search was being made for him the sue
cessful dEelist evaded his pursuers and took
passage for this city in disguise. He con-
stantly correspondent with his betrothed, and
i'll n letter which he received from her in
September last she stated that her family
persisted in attempts to induce her to
marry a wealthy land owner who
lived near the castle. She also said that
she was still faithful to her vow and i'm
plored him to return to Germany and fulfill
his pledge. In answer to the letter Won
Stenberger said that circumstances were
such that it was impossible fer him to go
back home for at least six years, and he
begged her to patiently await his return. A
little over a month ago he received another
letter in which she said her family would
never consent to the marriage and she could
not withstand their repeated threats against
her Thereupon young Steinberser wrote a
letter releasing her from her promise
He then committed suicide by taking NOR
mime
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
Gave Him a Gift.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dee 27.-Pitts Webb,
colored, entered George Moore's saloon and
asked Jones, the barkeeper for a Christmas
gift, an give you Christmas gift" re,
piled Jones, as he discharged pistol at the
negro. The ball entered the eye and pene-
trated the brain, causing death. Jones was
JAILED
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
Tl.c Eril,,a Gsnnt Assault cas-

ST. Louis, Dec. 2I.-The Post Dispatch
special from i;Ilsbora H., says: In the
Emma Bond case Minnie Pt.tis, = sister Of Lee
Pettis. ola Of the defendants. was Pat on
tie witness stand Sho testified that her
brothee Lee owned but one pair Of red
striped stockings. The prosecution thea sub
jecteI ho2 to a long cross examination, evil
IDENTIFY for The p;"p1so Of Obtaining some
thing contradictory 30 tAa testimony of tie
other m.nhcIS N,f the familv.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-27
Two Murders

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 27--At Tracy
City Samuel Jones, a leading railroad con,
tractor, was shot and killed by William
Travis, u track boss Jones was defending
Hall, one of Travis employees, fr4m the
latters violence, and met the death of peace
maker. Another employe fatally stabbed
Hall in the abdomen