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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Pere Hyacinthe is reported seriously
III at New York
Carlisle thinks he cannot be beaten
for the speakership.
Ben Butler says Gov. Cleveland il
en- attorney for certain corporations.
The election for the rectorship Of
Glasgow university has resulted in the cleo
ton of Postmaster General Fawcett.
The heaviest draft vessel which ever
went through Eads' jetties at the mouth of
the Mississippi river was drawing % feet 8
inches
At Norwich, Conn, Manuel Montairo
has been sentenced to twenty years imprison-
ment for stabbing Policeman Hall last Sep
TENDER.
Mrs. J.D. Eldred, of Troy, N. Y, aged
Is, while cleaning pork barrel, fell in head
foremost and was drowned in the liquid
therein
The report that George Shaw, near
Canal Dover, had killed his wife and six
children is untrue It is the story of an in
sane man.
At Birmingham, England, the trial of
John Alfr,d Bughan, an absconding bank
manager, resulted in a sentence to fifteen
years imprisonment.
At dog fight at Rochester, Pa, be-
twen brinde and yellow dog, the latter
had his nose chewed off and a leg broken and
then resigned"
1t has come out that the band of
Mexican desperadoes which recently threw
train from the track of the Mexican National
railway and robbed the EXPIRE s safe was led
by an American.
Rena Schaefer, q respectable school
girl of Toledo, o has become violently insane
from over-study and reading sensational
novels. She imagines she is being abducted
or forced into disrespectable places
The British steamship Silvertoun
recently left New Orleans laden with 10,6lS
bales of cotton, "a, 12s bushels of corn, 300
tons of oil cake, and 1900 slaves This is
the largest cargo of cotton ever carried.
The Anti-Mormon league has issued
an address in which it calls upon all good cit
liens to rally to the defense of the nations
| fair name and honor. Letters were received
from number of critics promising corpora
ton in the crusade against the f'twin relic :"
At the trial of the case of J. S. Tut
tie vs. the Brush Electric Light COMPANY of
New York city, Thomas A Edison testified
| that if red-hot wires were to drop on any
person it would probably be pretty bad for
| him."
1t has been determined by New York
business men to hold national convention,
composed Of delegates from bodies through
out the country, to advocate the passage i'm
mediateiy of a national bankrupt law. The
convention will be held at Washington City.
Mr.. Charles Winans, an American,
who has rented several large Scotch estates
for the purpose of shooting deer, has been
recently charged with mere wanton slaughter
of the deer, BUSTING crofters from their hold
ings for his own pleasure, and being the
father of an illegitimate child
At the meeting in Chicago of the
American Glydesdale association the past
season was reported to have been prosperous.
The secretary of the British association sent
communication stating that the registration
of twenty five horses belonging to Mr. Rae.
side, of Wankegan, Ill, had been cancelled
on account of doubts as TO whether they
were entitled to be recorded An investiga.
ton win be made.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
LlNC0LN'S REMAINS.
The Body Of the Martyr President
Securely Hidden.
Its Whereabouts Only known to
Half Dozen Men---Extraordi-
nary Precautions to Battle
the Grave Robbers.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Nov. 16-Scores Of pep
pie daily visit the tomb of Abraham Lincoln
in this city. An attendant points cut the
marble sarcophagus as containing the coffin
of the martyr president Every Decoration
day it is strewn with fresh floral offerings by
ladies. The fact has been developed, how
er, that the sarcophagus is empty. mem
Der of the monument committee said to re-
porter 6 Yes, Lincoln's remains have been
removed from the sarcophagus"
"Where is the body nowp
cannot tell"
I" Do you know n
" can say that the body is safe"
"Wnen did tie removal take placer 'Taat
don't matter. It only concerns the people of
the country to know that the body of Abra-
ham Lincoln has been deposited where no
ghoulish hands can ever desecrate, it"
The reporter afterwards ascertained that
after the attempt to steal the body had been
made by grave-robbarsa few years ago, the
persons who are responsible for its safe keep
ing held consultation, at which it was pro-
posed to remove the body, which was unan-
imously conculTed in. Accordingly the body
was put in lead-lined, alright cedar coffin
Ahio SVttAi was tAiCh ID SuHl'S'SCA
somewhere about the monument, just where,
the committee refuses to state. Thus only
half dozen men are aware of the last rest
ing place of the remains of the dead PGesi-
dent From time to time statements have
appeared to the effect that parts of the body
had been stolen. There is no truth in these
stories. When the removal was made the
body and limbs were all there, but
considerable difficulty was experienced in
making the transfer, as the body was so de
composed that some of the flesh fell from the
bones when handled When the bungIing
thieves attempted to steal the body and were
scared off, they left the coffin partly drawn
out of the marble sarcophagus, but its con-
tents were undisturbed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
YOUTHFUL DEPRAWTY.
Six Young Boys Form a Band for
Robbing stores.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Six young lads named
Del Stephant, Willie Violet, Frank Murphy,
Andrew Corter, John Flemming and Harry
Aberthy were locked up at the West Madison
street station for series of burglarieS. On
the Sth inst. they broke into Jameson's furni-
ture store, go West Madison street. ndstole
S25 worth of chairs and stools Three
nights later they despoiled Manning
& Towards barber shop near by,
of S25 worth of cigars and tobacco.
The boys, who are all sons of respectable pa
rents, live in the neighborhood, and sus-
picion was directed against them by it be-
coming Known that they were spending a
good deal of money A few hours in the
lookup was enough to make them acknowl-
edge their guilt and tell what they did with
the plumber. About half of it has been 70
covered
The eldest of the lot is not II, and, with
the others, has been for some time an in
dustrious reader Of exciting literature.
The boys aimed to initiate the heroes of the
cheap story papers, and had formed them
selves INTO an organization to carry on their
depredations
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
BEN BUTLER PRocLAIMs.
NE Talzeth His Pen in Hand, and Los
Scripture FIoweth Thereon with
joyful Flow.


BosToN, Nov 16 Gov. Buffers Fast-day
proclamation last spring was made up from
message 100 years old, which he found IN
the archives at the state house. His Thanks
giving message this year IS as
follows: SIN joyful obedience to
reverend institution of our pious
ancestors which has become hallowed into
law; in humble and grateful recognition OF
our duty to our Heavenly Father, who has
showered on this people, in addition to His
other unbounded mercies, the great blessings
.of civil and religious freedom in thought and
action, planted, nurtured and perfected by
them under His guidance; with the advice
and consent of the executive council,
do hereby appoint and proclaim
Thursday, the Goth day of November,
current, day of thanksgiving
and praise to Almighty God, the Oliver of all
good, and his Son, our Savior, the Lord
Jesus Christ, who has redeemed US from the
power OF all evil; to be observed as such by
all the good people of the commonwealth. On
that day let all the members of each house
hold assemble together, and with cheerful
minds and happy hearts, young and old,
around the firesides and amid the joy of home,
give thanks to God for all His blessings and
mercies as was done aforeime Let all the
families feast together and pArtake of all the
good things He has provided for them, fol-
lowing the example of Him who took the cup
and gave thanks, and gave it to His disciples
saying, Drink We all of it; 'he that regard
eth the day regardeth it unto the Lord, and
he that regardeth not the day of the Lord, he
doth not regard it. He that eateth eeteth to
the Lord; for he giyeth God thanks
Let every one that hath an overflow
of blessings remember the poor and
lowly, who may be deprived of them, and
given and make happy according to his
abundance, and thus, on that day, cheer the
heart and quicken the gratitude of every
such one. For how can any refrain from
thanks to Him when partaking of His
blessingss God loved a cheerful giver.
Therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of
praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of
our lip, giving thankssto his name so shall
we offer unto God thanksgiving and pay our
vows unto the Most High And let them
sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and
declare His works with rejoicing Let every
one be merry and mirthfnl with every inno-
cent sport and pleasure, rejoicing thereby in
the goodness of God; so shall all men testify
to the glory of the Father who in His provi-
denee has given the earth her increase
to the farmer, strengthened the arm of the
artisan, stayed the tempest from the fisher
men and merchants, raised up the poor and
lowly, and ordained an upward progress of
the people and given them power in the end,
in the due time of His providence, to obtain
equal justice and equal rights for all men.
HE reigns, the Lord the Saviour reigus;
Praise him in evangelic strains;
Let the whole earth in songs rejoice,
And distant islands join their voice."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
The wisconsin Capitol.

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 16.-It has been de
cided by the building commission to at once
have the debris in the south wing of the cap
itol cleared away aud SO protect the remain
ing walls that no danger will arise to
life and property. 1t has been decided
also not TO proceed with the work on
either wing for the present 1t is quite
evident that considerable change will be
necessary in the plans before the work Of
completing the building can be gone on with.
In the coroners inquest Godfrey Ludwig.
superintendent of public buildings, at Cincin.
natl, testified that the iron columns in the
second or third stories were very defective
and were probably the chief cause of the dis
aStRr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Losr FalrH IN PaYslcIANs.

There are innumerable instances where
cures have been effected BY Scovills Sar-
saparilla, or blood & Liver syrup, for all
diseases of the blood, when the patient
had been given :.p BY physicians. 1t is
one of the best remedies ever offered to
the public, and as il is pr.pared with the
greatest care, as specific for certain d.
seases. it is no wonder that it should be
more effectual than hastily written and
carclessly prepared prescriptions. Take
Scovill's Blood and Liver Syrup for all
disorders arising from impure blood. I.
S endorsed by leading professional men.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
WIDE AWAKE pRUaGrss.

Messrs Hartz g. Bahnsen are always
alive TO their business, and spare no pains
to secure the best of every article in their
line. They have secured the agency for
the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The only certain cure
known for Consumption, Coughs. Colds,
Horseness, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchi-
tbs. or any affection of the Throat and
Lungs. Sold on positive guarantee.
Trial Bottles free. Regular size $500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
ami rHIRrY NAYS, rRrhI.

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro.
Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men young or old,
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora.
ton Of health and manly vigor. Address
as above.-N B. No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed
dec 22.d.w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
THE OHIO sENAToRsHlP.
What a Virginia Democrat Says of
81 H Fbayua


WASHINGTON Cry, Nov. 16.-The most
prominent sneaker at the jubilee over the
defeat Of Malone, said the result in Virginia
is not only a rebuke to Arthur OF account of
his unholy alliance with Malone but also a
rebuke, scathing and whitening, to his sham
civil service refolqn
Those are my sentiments" said an old
Virginia Democrat "The civil service re-
form bill is fraud and l hope the author
will not be returned to the United States SEN
ate. Ohio has too many good Democrats to
be longer mIsrepresanted.n
''Whom DO you favor for senator?"
"Henry B. Payne, OF Cleveland" was the
ready answer.
''Why PayneE' was asked
Because he is the proper man to represent
Ohio. Payne has been in active politics in
Ohio to my knowledge forty years. He was
the intimate Personal friend of Pierce"
''You seem TO have a personal knowledge
of Mr.. Payne}'
eyes l have known him many years.
first met him at the White House at a state
dinner and was much pleased with him. He
was the intimate and personal friend OF
Stephen A. Douglas He was in the Cincin-
champion. and chairman of the committee
on platform in the Charleston convention.
There was nc man in the country whom
Douglas esteemed higher than Henry B.
Payne. knew him to become of the strong
est advocates of peace, and unutterably OPP
posed to secession. He was unanimously Sc
lected by the Democratic members of the
house Of representatives as mem.
Der Of the electoral commission in
1878, and displayed wonderful. talent in
that tribunal in showing the justice
| and fairness Of Tilden's election. Notwith.
standing the four years of war, retained a
warm admiration for Mr.. Payne. / would
| Judge that all the Pierce, Douglas and Tilden
men of Ohio would favor his selection as
senator. He was Tilden's choice in the Gin
cinnati convention of 1880, and l believe
that had he been nominated he would have
been elected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Hurt by a FALL.

Whenonly boy some thirteen years old l was
hurt quite badly by fall, and severely injured my
bach and kidneys and was doctored by our best
physiciane, and tried many remedies, and they
all failed, until Hunts Remedy was recommend
ed to US By friends that had used it here in Man
chester with the greatest success. We purchased
bottle from Foster CampbeI's drug store, and
found that improved very rapidly; was relieved
Of the pains in back, and after using several bot
ties found that was completely cured, and can
not over-estimate the good Hunts Remedy has
done me, and can NEST heartily recommend it to
those troubled with kidney complaint; and you
can use this letter as you choose.
Respectfully yours,
ALoNZo p. MARSHALL.
90 Orange St., Manchester N H., May T. 1883.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
r,ha. aaarlingfon 1nnuiry.

WASHINGTON Cry, Nov. .6.-Gen. Hszer
has concluded bis testimony in the Darlington
case He denied any statements rejecting on
the management of the exposition, and said
he held the opinion that everything possible
under the circumstances had been done. The
evidence is mainly favorable to the accused.
The defense viii not cross examine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
JUSTLY INDIGNANT.
How the kGanada Pacific Railway
Treated Some Laborers.

MONTREAL Canada, Nov 16.-One month
ago the Canada Pacific railroad employed
thousand men to work on the road north of
Lake Superior. Arriving at their destination
the men found neither work,
food nor shelter, and it appeared
as though they would be left to perish in the
wilderness Ariotoccurred and in the store.
was found quantity of whisl1ey. A fight
followed and two men were fatally injured
Manager Lepage was threatened with lynch
ing When the men could stand it no longer
two or three hundred started to walk through
the dense forest to another camp where work
was promised and were again
disappointed. They then toook possession of
the vessel Algeria, and started to Owen
Sound. Five hundred have already arrived
absolutely destitute. Three hundred actions
against the company have been entered for
wages and damages All the men are French
Canadians Great indignation exista
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Farmer Assassinated.

KITTERY, Ne, Nov .6,-The mysterious
shooting of Thomas Burrows, a farmers
creates great excitement. His wife states
that he went to the barn and few moments
after she heard several shots She then saw
him crawling toward the house bleeding and
she fed in terror to neighbor's Burrows
was afterward found in bed dead, with two
bullet wounds in the left leg, one in the side
and one in the head
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
some German Notes.

BERLIN, Nov. 16-It is reported that the
government VIII ask the reichstag for grant
to build fifty torpedo boats
Prince Bismarck mainly desires to discuss
with Degiers, the Russian foreign minister,
the state of affairs in Bulgaria.
The tone of the French press, commenting
upon the projected visit Of the crown prince
to King Alfonso, has made very bad i'm.
preston in Besain
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Eouud with His Neck BROKEN

PrTTsFIELD, Mass, Nov. 16.-Dr S. P.
Dresser, of Hinsdale started at o'clock a.
m on an urgent call and drove rapidly in
the darkness. He didn't notice timber across
the road, warning that the bridge was torn
up for repairs, and drove the horse upon the
timber. He was thrown from the carriage.
Two hours later he was found on the road
with his neck broken. He leaves widow
and three children
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
win Re PGshed to Completion.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The officials Of the
New York, West Shore s. Buffalo Railway
company state that, now that the track has
been laid from New York to Buffalo, the
work OF ballasting is proceeding at a rapid
rate, and the double track win be pushed to
completion without delay. 1t is possible to
commence running through trains between
New York and Buffalo at once, but regular
trains will not be scheduled until the line be-
tween Syracuse and Buffalo is thoroughly
ha1lastad
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Death Of n Veteran.

New YORK, Nov. I6-David Van Ausdale,
a veteran of the war of 1912, is dead, aged 81.
His father was the soldier who tore down the
British flag from the Battery staff and ran
up the American flag in its place when the
British evacuated New York, Nov. %, 1888
Since 1916, David always on Evacuation day
had the privilege of hosting the American
flag on the Battery in honor of the ami.
versary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Concluded Not to Make Rails at q
EInsa-

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 10-The cieye-
land Rolling Mill company's steel works will
shut down for repairs about Dec. /, which
will necessitate the closing of the rail mills
and the banking of the blast furnaces. The
wire mills viii remain in operation. The tin-
profitable state of the trade explains the ur-
gent need of repairs, which wild not be fin
lshed until the market improves. President
Chisholm said: "We've concluded not to con-
tinue to make rails at loss"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
UnitarIan yEeadouarfers.

BosToN, Nov. 16 --One hundred and fifty
thousand dollars has been subscribed to es
tablish the Unitarian headquarters at Bos-
ton. Immediate steps will be taken to pur-
chase site and erect building.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Carpenter Asserts His Euuocence.

LINCOLN, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE reports that
o. A Carpenter, the alleged murderer of
Zura Burns, was seen in Joliet, are false. To
a reporter he positively says he is innocent of
the terrible crime with which he is charged,
and it will be so proven. Carpenter is at
work in his Office the same as usual, and has
recovered from slight illness which confined
Kim at home on Sunday and Monday last
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16

Boston, Nov 16-Among the class-lay
speakers at Dartmouth college are; Introduc-
tory address, George A. Nettleton, of st.
Paul; orator, Ernest Howard, of Adrian,
Mich. chronicles, Alfred E. Mutt, of Glencoe,
H.; address at cold Pine, Charles Eldridge,
of Fond du Lac
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16

BROOKLYN, Nov. I6.-The board of alder
men continues to canvass the returns for city
officers. 1t is said that the returns are the
worst ever seen T returns first made from
the Second judicial district showed Rhine
hart, Republican, to be elected over Kenna
by large majority The county canvassers
find Kenna elected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16-Five hundred
employees of Seigler Bros, and 100 of Harris
& Co, shoe manufacturers, met for the DUR
pose of considering the proposed reduction Of
wages, 90 per cent in all branches. They de-
clined to submit, and the probable result is a
ef1ilye
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Sullivan. cine n.uggrr. at Chicaea.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-John L. Sullivan and
his athletic combination have arrived in this
city, and at once sought the seclusion Of their
quarters at the fremont house Herbert A
Slade, of the party, strayed out of his room
to inquire for his mail, when he was APP
preached by a reporter, to whom he said he
knew nothing of the proposed match between
himself and Ryan,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
nenth of a Rich Uncle.

BALr1xoRE, Nov. 16.-Wm. Frisch, man
aging editor of The American, has just re
ceived intelligence of the death of his uncle
in Vienna, who bequeathed him &C, 600 forms
in gold and 5000 forms in jewels. Deceased
uncle was trusted agent of Rothschild-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16

HAVANA, Cuba, Nov. 16.--The Santa Do
mingo Gazette announces that Fairbanks
American scales have been adopted as the
government standard, and the company
granted the exclusive right to import scales
at all ports duty free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
what They Figared Il At

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 16.-The walls of the
burned KimhaIl house fell suddenly, crushing
to dsath boy named Charles Washington
The proprietors at once compromised with
the parents by paying them $780,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
New snanish NIinister.

MADRID, Nov. 1s.-Senor ]. Valera, Span
ish minister to Portugal, will succeed the late
Senior Barca, who committed suicide several
months ago in New York The new minister
viii shortly leave for the United States
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16

BERLIN, Nov 16.-The Boersen Courier
says that the German government will in a
day or two send special envoy to Pekin
with the object of influencing the Chinese
government to modify its terms so that
peaceful solution of the Tonquin difficulties
may be arrived at
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Henvx Loss hv Fire.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The loss by fire at
the Golf building was S63, 700, mostly covered
by insurance.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
Arrtxea SAFELY

TosoNTo, Ontario, Nov. l6.-The steamer
Francis Smith, which is was feared went
down in the storm, has arrived safely at Porf
Arthur.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
The prathews RiIiIng In Mississip

WASHINGTON CIry. Nov. ia report has
been received by an officer Of the postofice
department that J. P. Matthews, Repub-
lican, and mail carrier, was killed on cleo
ton day at Hazlehurst, Miss. 1t is alleged
that the murder was nolitieal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16
The Propeller ChamberIaiu SAFE,

MARQUETTE, Mich, Nov 16-The prupel.
Ter Chamberlain came into port during the
night She lost her mainmast, and got the
rigging into her wheel, which prevented its
use
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-16

New YORK, Nov. 16.-Mrs j. H. Eldred,
aged Y, was found dead in pork barrel in
North Petersburgh, with her feet protuding.
A wound on the forehead caused suspicion Of
foul play