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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

we are accustomed to, it is very doubtful that
it would be accepted by any manager
American managers long ago made up their
minds that none but Europeans can write
comic opera and will not touch anythingthat
has not been produced in Europe, and | know
two gentlemen Of this city who waited upon
one of our metropolitan managers with the
score of a newaopera, and were amazed to
find that he would not even look at their
work "It is of no use my reading it. " he
said. 81 could not think of producing it 1t
is not a London success" And this was in
substance the reply of every manager visited
by them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

Why suffer longer from dyspepsia, in
digestion, want of appetite, loss of
strength, lack Of energy. malaria, inter
mittent fevers, etc., Browns Iron Bitters
never fail to- cure these diseases. They
act like charm on the digestive organs,
removing all dyspeptic symptoms, such as
belching heartburn, billousness, etc Re-
member it is the only iron preparation
that will not blacken the teeth or give
headache. Ask your druggists concerning
its merit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Wants Twenty Thousand.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Rose Koran, lady's
maid to Lady Vaudeville, who was arrested
some time ago, charged with grand larceny
of valuables belonging to Lady Vaudeville,
tried and discharged, claims that the charge
was unfounded; that in consequence of her
arrest she hasa greatly injured reputation,
Through counsel, Miss Koran has brought an
action in the supreme court against Lord and
Lady Vaudeville claiming $40, 700 damages
for false arrest and imprisonment No an
swer is vet put in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Mnnt DeYeIonment.

FALMOUTH, KY, Dee. 81. "A mass meeting
of citizens of Pendleton, Kenton and Camp
bell counties AMI Cincinnati, Covington and
Newport will be held here on Monday, Janu-
airy 7th. to memorabilia congress to make an
appropriation for the improvement of Licking
river in order to open up the immense iron,
coal and other mineral and timber lands
along that stream
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

DUBLIN, Dec 3i.-Tne Freeman's Journal
publishes a circular signed Charles Alex
ander,n in which the writer advocates the en-
roliment of members of Orange lodges into
militia companies; that they be armed with
Snider rifles; that the companies be placed
under the orders of district masters; that
each company be prepared TO assemble
instantly on the receipt of a preconcertetl
signal from the master of the district where
the company is located; that each member
be directed to watch disloyal parties. The
The Freenlans Journal demands the arrest
of Alexander on the ground that the circular
:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

injuries are very serious. 1t appears that
Brown, while drawing wagon, was called
"nigger" by a number of small
boys. He gave chase, and Hess,
although not one of the offending ones, be-
came frightened and ran into bakery near
by. Brown followed and with a terrific
blow of his fist felled the boy and by a sue
cession of kicks and blows battered him to
insensibility. Finally the negro hurled
young Hess against the wall, his head strik-
ing first. The policeman who arrested Brown
had desperate struggle before subduing
him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 31-Genera.
Manager Merrill telegraphs that the North
western railroad has Joined the pool created
by the terms of the tTipartite agreement, and
the Wabash will follow suit, if it has not
done so already. Marvin Hughitt attended
the meeting, in Council Bluffs, of representa-
tives of the roads included in the alliance,
and the result is as stated, thus putting a
period to any prospect Of the railroad war
becoming general
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Capital News Notes.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 3l.-The war de
partment has received advices that Gen Han
cock has recovered from his recent illness.
The board convened to prepare q plan
for tho next Greedy relief expedition will in
vite number Of prominent arctic explorers
to appear before them and express their
views on the subject.
In all seventy-six fourth-class postoffices
have been raised to the presidential class for
the quarter ending December 81. The num-
Der is greater than'in any previous quarter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
The mil Business.

PITTsBURG, Dec. 31.-In accordance with a
resolution adopted at the last meeting of the
Western Nail association all tine factories in
the west will close down for period of six
weeks The manufacturers hope to improve
trade by restricting the production. The sus-
pension throws over 5000 men out of en-
plOYment
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND
Is the Amount a Cincinnati House
Falls Fer.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 3l.-Reis Bros. & Co,
Wholesale dealers in foreign fruits,
fancy groceries ard canned goods, made
an assignment to Edgar NJ. johnson and
Mr.. Cohen. Bradstreet's reports that
their liabilities will exeee! $500, go, OF which
$74, zoo is secured. Among the creditors are
several banks of this city, including Heidel
back & Co, Kuhn s, Son, Sessongood & Co.,
the Union National bank, and the MetroDoli-
tan and Third National banks
Isaac Refs, wholcsaie dealT III and manu-
facturer of cigars has assigned to Edward
Colston and William Bloom. Hiss assets and
liabilities are not known, He recently filed a
chattei mortgage for SGOG,G30 to secure Ger
.stain creditors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
The Year,s ShInbnildinc in niaine.

PORTLAND, Dec. 3l.-The shipbuilding
industry in Maine has proved more
satisfactory this year than was expected
last spring There were ia vessels built
this year against l6S last year, comprising
nine steamers, thirteen ships, four barks
six barkentines, two brigs, 133 schooners and
seven sleeps, aggregating 74,70S. - tons,
against Is, 0S4. 81 tons last year
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Must Assist the Khedive.

BERLIN, Dec 3l-Tke Neue Frele Presss
says that the situation in Egypt Is sucn Jnat
England cannot refrain from assisting the
khedive in restoring Egyptian authority in
the Soudan The Tageblatt says chat if e.
Mahdi invades Egypt the effect will undoubt-
eddy be to change the international relations
of the powers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
ImprOvIdent Government Clerks.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 31.-An Enquirer Wash
ington correspondent says that the money
brokers who have grown wealthy on the i'm
providence of government clerks are begin
ming to growl. 81 have never been so both
cred in my life, said one of them u have
had between thirty and forty applications for
small loans of money. They come in and
want SIS to $50 for a few days These gov
eminent clerks are certainly improvident
They were paid off just before Christmas.
They have spent all their money
for presents, and now that the rent is reduced
and coal must be bought they have to Dor
row. They pay per cent a month, but
there is no security. They can't assign their
pay, and their notes are worthless. The old
time is past when brokers received 10 per
cent "A month and the disbursing clerks of
the department paid the money directly to
them, The only profit in the business now
is to make the honest ones pay for the dis
honest, and in this way the losses of the bust
ness are advertised
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Damaged by the Wind.

EAST DOUGLASS, Mass, Dec 31.-The new
Central block, just being completed, 100 by
10 feet and three stories high, was blown
down with a fearful crash the wind blowing
gale. The building was entirely destroyed
The Methodist church adjourning was con
siderably injured The loss will exceed
100000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral,-One
Man who Knew his own Business.

mo, my dear" said the venerable keeper of a
country store to tinrd little girl whose head
scarcely came up to the counter, mo, my dear,
haven't any red flannel but we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses 4" Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite as WE'LL the child went away in search of the
article she wanted.
"Have you REFSoN,S CAPCINE PLASTERS,' -
asked a gentleman of a certain dreggist whose
name could be given were il desired. Il am trou-
bled just now with touch of my old friend, the
umbago, and the Bensons Plaster seems to go
the spot almost as soon as it touches the skim"
Not at present, replied the druggist genially,
''but we have lots of plasters just good, There
is Allcock's. the Capseum and others-wont one
of them do just as wells''
MY dear SIR" retorted the gentleman, with q
slight show Of temper. II say nothing against
those articles, but am business man, and al
ways ask for precisely what want, and for moth
ing else. may enlighten you, however when
say that sometiWe ago, for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me, tried al
| those you mention, with appreciable benefit
| They are inefficient, every one of them, the mean
| est act OF the proprietors of some Of them being
this: that they make plssters with similar sound
| ing names TO deceive the unwary into believing
| they are the same thing. Experience taught mt
The difference. I'll go to the next man in your line
| Good day"
| Be on your guard against limitations The gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut clearly in thu
middle of the plaster. All others are impostions
seabury & johnson, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Gen.Granf

New YORK, Dec. 31.-There is marked I'M
provement in Gen Grants condition. The
pain from his injuries is not intense. He
rested comfortably during the night and ate
hearty breakfast 1t is expected by the
physicians in attendance that he will be out
within three or four days
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-A wrestling match,
cstch as catch can, best two in three falls, for
500 a side, has been arranged between the
newly arrived japanese wrestler, Sorakichi,
and Edwin Bibby, to take place in hall in
New York between January and IA, 1854
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

LOUISVILLE Ky, Dec. 3l.-Six loaded coal
harges and a shanty boat broke loose at
0'NeiIs elevator, and floated off down the
river Three barges sunk below the bridge
Loss, 5000. The life savers took two men,
wife and child off the shanty boat at the head
IF the falls The heroic act vas greatly
praised.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Libel Suit Instituted.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 31.-John r. Charlton
brought suit in the common pleas court
against The Times-Star for $4,000 damages
sustained on account of au article published
in that paper December 49,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
ThelCrimson sky at Poughlkeepsie.

NEW YORK, Dec. .31-The Herald's Pough-
keepsie special says: "The display of crimson
sky Friday evening was the grandest yet no
ticed. Just after sunset a bright crimson
iIlsuIninatvu UrIe nUIIzUn 10 IuI forty five de-
grees toward the zenith and extending south
along the crests of the mountains to the high
lands. Upon its upper limit light pink hue
was edged with light green blended with the
deep blue of the sky At twilight the pink
and green faded from view, and tdark there
was crimson glare as of house afire. At
5 o'clock the magnificent spectacle had faded
entirely awnyn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
He Nyas FooILns with a Gum.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec. Sl.-John Farra was
tooling with gun when it was accidentally
discharged, killing Josie Bryant, aged IS
tearing Off her head.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

BERLIN, Dec. Silt is reported that Baron
Won Manteuffel has intimated his desire TO re.
sign the governorship of Alsace-Lorraine on
account OF advanced age and feebleness 1t
is expected that Lieut.. Gen. Won Wortler will
be appuintoi to succeed him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

Forty professors in American colleges
met at Columbia college for the purpose of
forming society to promote the study of
modern language. A resolution was discussed
that the degree of B. A. should not be con-
ferred on any student who could not read
huently French and German
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
aaIadstone,s birthday.

HAwARDEN, Eng, Dec. 3l.-Congratula-
lions are pouring in upon Mr.. Gladstone from
all parts of Great Britain, upon his birthday
anniversary. The premier was bogp Dec g,
1909
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
The Way They DO in Africa.

LONDON, Dec. 31.-Dispatches received here
state that the king of Ashantee recently
killed sixty eight of ex-King Koffey's seventy
children, and massacred hun ereds of Koffey's
adherents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
A RECENT wIFE.sLAuaATER,
And How 1t Wound Up in a Cincin-
nafi P0liCe C0Urf

CINCINNATI, Dec. 31.-The,case of Edwin
Du Chenin, the youth who gave himself up
at the Central station last week and said he
had killed his wife, came up in the police
court. The wife, mere girl, was present,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

Why suffer with Malaria SEmory's Stan
dard Cure Pills are infallable, never fail
to cure the most obstinate cases; purely
vegetable 5 cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31
Rrutaliy Beaten.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3L-WilIam Hess,
aged IL years, was beaten in terrible man
ner by James Brown, colored, aged 26. His
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-31

HARDWOOD & Rogers, of Milwaukee,
doing business on the chamber Of commerce
and dealing on the Chicago board in corn
and provisions, are financially embarrassed
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
CURRENT tories.

Bculnmiu Frauklin's old "bulrs-oye''
WA ch IA owned 10y mlu IN Lancaster,
Pa. Large offers have been refused Tor
tins watch, including one OF $1,000 per
annum for ten years from New York
witch company, simply Tor the loan OF
the watch during that period to display
in the window Of their office ON Broad,
way.
A day laborer who was employed dig.
ging up frozen wHter-pipes about the
streets OF Denver, Col, died recently.
In his trunk were found suit OF broad.
cloth, white shirts, and manuscript ser.
mons, and the story soon became known
that he had been wcll-knOwn clergy.
man of the l'uitod Brethren denomlnn.
ton.
Mr. Gu"nther, member OF con reas
from Wisconsin, came as an immigrant
from Germany sixteen years ago. lie is
now about to visit the tatherland for the
first time since his arriva in America.
The editor, the proprietors aud the
printers OF the London Freethinker have
been sentenced to terms OF imprl ON
ment varying from three months to u
year for ridiculing the Trinity.
1t il now felouy-a peuiten,iary OF.
fense for u member oi the Mi higan
Legislature to accept free transportation
upon railroad.
The California legislature Ia making
divorces cheap and nasty.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
High Time tor Cool Counsel and
Wise Action.

1t IL to be hoped that with this
week the executive and legislative
branches of the state government Will
be competent to resume COn-idera-
ton of the penitenliary matter and
treat it. with the conservatism aud
sagacity that il expected and demand
ed by the public. 1t il q iltting time
for cool counsels and moderation, no
matter what views men hold or have
held respecting the lease policy 1t
will very unfortunate IL the Cover
nor, finding his views have not pre-
vailed with the legislature, assumes
al attitude that virtually says: you
haye undone what thought was ad.
yisable. Now bring order out Of the
confusion M beet you can. | wash
my hands Of the whole matter, save
to execute what you may direct"
The Governor is competent to adv Nlse
and assist in amy adjustment that may
be reached, aud his opinions
will carry weight. And it will
be equally unfortunate if the lcgisa-
turc permits tactional differences, en-.
gendered by the late contest, TO 50
dcmoralize and shape its action that a
sat atisiactory aud valuable adjustment
will be diilicult, delayed aud perhaps
unattainable There are grave inter
ests iuvOlyei III the settlement OF
this matter, and the people expect to
see the Governor aud legislators meet
the emergency in patriotic, intelli-
gent and conservative spirit. Oh
structIouistB and narplOts, on
either side, should be made
to take back scatsno aud hold silent
tongues. There il work for cOol, lev
el-hoaded men-men who appreciate
the gravity Of the situation aud are
willing to set to work and settle the
vcIed question, even if they do have
to subordinate, to some extent, their
pcrsOual views to the general good
There mast he resumption or "A lease
Of some KIND, and the sooner those
who are to make the decision enter
upon the work of adjustment the
better.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
piles

Piles are frequently preceded by Il
sense Of weight in the buck, lol and
lower part Of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose lie has some affection
Of the kidneys or neighboring organs.
At times, symptoms Of indigestion are
present as tlatulency, uneasiness u the
stomach. etc. A moisturo-like perspira
ton, producing very disHgteeab e
itching. particularly at night after get
ting warm in bed IL n very common at
tendant. Blind Bleeding AT Il Itching
Piles yield at once Ia the application Of
DR.. BosankO's Pile Remedy, which acts
directly upon the parts affected, absorb
ing the Tumors, allaying the intense
itching. and affecting permanent cure,
where the other remedies have failed.
Do not delay until The drain on the sys-
tenn produces permanent disability, but
try it and be cured. Price, 80 cents.
Sent prepaid on receipt OF price. Ad.
dress, The DIR. Bosanko Medicine Co.
Piqrn, Ohio. Sold hy Carter Il Moore
and j. ID. Cornish, druggists, Waco
TeXns. -03lldwtf
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
Hay Gould In the south.

~ 0NhE
Mr.. jay Gould arrived in New York
much improved by HE Florida trip. He
was very enthusiastic about the state,
and said the country hal been improved
and developed wonderfully in the past
two years while in Florida, MIR. Could
soid he ould never spend another win
ter anywhere else, and by next season he
will build fine residence either in Jack
sonvillc or Pensacola When asked his
opinion OF the financial situation, he re-
Piled that Wall street was about the only
blue place in the country. Ever por.
ton Of the country showed signs Of pros.
perity, and ho believed ii to be IN much
letter condition now than it was las
year. About the middle ot April Mr.
Gould, accompanied by Mr.. Russell
Sage, will make tour Of his southwest
crn sy,tem OF railroads.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
The Colored Race in America

Tho eastern and many southern
papers are making kindly mention of
late of the work entitled "llistory
Of the Negro Race in America" The
author IN "a cOlOred man, George W.
Williamson oX-statc senator of Ohio.
some of the statistical information
contained in the volume il quite in
tercstinR From 1866 to 1875, there
were scYcn negroes IA Lie utcDant
Governors OF southern states, two
seryed in the United States senate,
and thirteen in the United States
house of representatives. There
have been five negroes appointed ~
foreign ministers, there have been ten
negroes members Of northern lcgisla-
lures, and in the government depart
mcnts at Washington there are 62O
negroes employed. They haye now
l4,ss9 schools, with an attendance
of 12Ooj3 pupils. One Of
the statements will attract
attention. The author says; "li the
white population were not tod by Eu-
ropcnn immigration the negroes in the
next hundred years would ouluumber
them I2,0Oo,0OO Tho race has in.
creased from 1j1.2Os in 1890 to $780,
793 in 1880 MIR. Williams takes a
hopeful view ot the ncgro's future,
aud IT is worthy of note that he IA sin.
gularly courteous aud fair minded il
hiH illusions TO the condition and
prospects OF his people in the south,
Like Frederick Douglass and cx-Sou-
ator Bruce he believes that the south
crn white man will give the negro
even more than fair chance in the
race for success by means of moral
and industrial elevation.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03

The Galveston Print, OF saturday
evening, published Il startling article,
hcnd'lincd as follows Santa Fc A
New City that is to Rival Galveston
\ Gigantic scheme for the Improve.
mcnt of Virginia Point TO the Dctri-
mcnt of the Island city" The pur-
port OF the article was that the Cult,
Colorado and Santa Fo railroad,
chaicd at the refusal of the Galveston
city council to grant the
right of way through GER
tain streets. would rctaliate by
building up AN opposition town at
Virginia Point. We are left in doubt
whether the article was IN sober earn.
est or merely an April ,anard.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
VIM. Cameron a 90.

The lending lumber men Of this section
are still at the front in their line Mt all
their various points, with the largest,
best selected and cheapest line OF lum-
ber, shingles doors, sash, blinds etc, to
he found anywhere. At Waco they carry
II very heavy stock aud do an extensive
lobbing trndo i'll doors,sHsh, ctc. Prices,
u Inmates. and any Information will be
cheorfully given by ca hing at their oillc
or writing To them Orders by mnil will
receive prompt and careful attention.
U2O9dR WITT
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
Ths President'- snpers,i,Iou.

A Washington friend of the Pre- ,ident
said the other day : II regret II ives
death a good deal more on Arthur's per.
sonal account than any person else's.
Arthur, you know, IL very superstitious,
and everything seems TO combine again (
him to increase these fears His manner
OF coming into Office; the sudden death
OF the Hawaiian Minister in he White
House on New Years day, and now that
death penetrHtes the circle OF his official
family, | know that it will qdite upset
him"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03

Northern fruit growers have AT last
discovered that the south offers them
more advantages than any other sec
ton of the country. A largo tract OF
land, to be entirely devoted to fruit
growing, has recently been purchased
near Savannah, and will be- under the
superintemdence Inexperienced horii-
cmIlmrists from Wnslern Now York.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03
"RochsIic" ssns Arri,ed,

Fer several days the public has beer
ON the qul vlve IA to the identity q
Rochelle" whose advent was announce
III theee columns. "Rochollc" has ar
rived at last, and will make headquarter,
at A Hera's two places, on Austin ave
nue., and at the Pacific hotel. "RocheIlr'
III Il cigar, made especially for Herr, and
ono Of the best cigars that money evel
bought. Tly "Rochelle" and be con
Yincrl -Og2Bltc
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1883-04-03

Why don't you kill those red ants and
stop their dcstruction2 Unless you have
made an estimate You have no idea what
you are losing each year, besides their
continual annoyance. Tucker Il Wilt
will sell you guaranteed oxterminator
which will do the work without fail, and
the mode and manner of application il so
simple and light that any one can use it.,
Full printed directions ON label. Retail
price per pint u cents; per quart, Sl.5O;
per gallon, So. One gallon will kill from
twenty five to thirty beds. 1t il no hum
bug. Try it.-3 Atc.