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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Each of the candidates for speaker

Each of the candidates for speaker Is
blessed wit! i good wife.
Albert Webb & Co, flour and grain,
Portland, Me, have failed.
Nignaux won the billiard match at
Pari,-,;,0tj 60 ESQ for Schaefer
Daring November $1,972,410 was
coined as the Philadelphia mint
A new planet of the twelfth magni-
tude wa discovered by Baliza at Vienna
Judge Samuel L. Savage, of the
Teuth Nebraska district, died at Kearney.
Prof. j. Fl. Tice, the weather
prorhH.. died at Che'teuham, Mo-, aged "a
The estimated damage caused by the
recent ayorm along the Atlantic coast IS
81, 500,o0o.
Cotton fabrics rule strong in Eng
land, and the values of raw materials are
hardening.
|. BIainey Conkling, Don Cameron, and
Gen Sherman have all become grandfathers
within few weeks
Clara King, IA years old is missing
from st. Louis. Her friends say she had no
lovers and has not elopod
The Cigar Manufacturers union ar
ranged for lockout against the membels of
CigarmakeFs' union, No. IA
In an ARRAY at Camden Point, No.,
Thomas Upton, prominent citizen, shot and
killed Deputy Sheriff WOodson.
Near Butler, Pa, q vehicle containing
Henoy Costello and his aged mother tumbled
down an embanllment, both being killed
English ship-owners entered into con-
vention with De Iesseps for enlarging the
present Suez canal or building second one
Joseph Jewell was executed at San
Jose, Cal After hanging some seconds, be
cried out "Ohl" but was pronounced dead in
ten minutes.
Demented by intense suffering, the
| Rev. W. j. Bowen, Episcopal rector at Par
sons, Kan, drove the blade of a shears into
his breast. His recovery is doubtful
Pulfaska and wife, who some time
ago charged two Polish priests at Milwaukee,
| Wis, with immortality, confessed that they
| did it to extort money, and under the advice
of Alderman Rudinski, who is himself a
Pole
At the execution of Ambrose West,
! an 1S-year-old negro, at Isabelle, Ga, the rope
broke at the fall, causing the culprit to tun-
BILE under the gibbet. After an hour the youth
was again placed on the trap and death re-
suited speedily
At Rushville, Ind, Eli Frank and
Jacob Block, rival Hebrew clothiers, dis
puted, when son of the former fatally shot
Frank, who rushed into barber-shop, pro
cured razor, and returning, cut Block in q
fearful manner Frank died in an hour;
Block cannot recover, and his son is in jail.
-Four burglars refused to surrender
to Marshall Suffer at Shelby, Ohio, and fired
athim, wounding him severely. He shot one
of the robbers dead, however. Then the
other three started off, pursued by almost all
the male citizens of the place One fugitive
turned and shot a pursuer dead, but the
murderer was later captured and taken to
/ Shelby Another member of the gang, after
forcing people to give up their rigs, and
making adeRerate attempt to escape, met
with acollision on the road, was thrown
under wagon and was riddled with the
bullets of his pursuers before he could arise.
The fourth robber wascaptured at Plymouth,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
His Business Partner TaIks-"-Els
Sengitiveness to Criticism.

NEW York, Dec. g." Gath says he met
Mr.. Ward, the active partner in the firm Of
Grant q Ward, and asked him:
Is Gen. Grant in q prosperous condi-
tionW
"He is Gen. Grant has the respectable
subscription raised for him invested in Wa
bash bonds which are guaranteed by the
Morgan estate, which put them there. These
bonds do not stand as high as when the in
vestment was made, but ] regard the Morgan
guarantee as responsible. The general prob
ably receives about ST., 00G year from that
investment, the bonds bearing per cent in
tereSt Gen. Grant is q modest man, but not
without force of character in many direc-
TORS. He is so frank and plain that he can
often accomplish credits and assistance which
mere business men could not get He i'm
presses everybody with his truth and SINGER
ity."
what docs Gen. Grant think about the
next presidency
''Some months ago the general seemed to
think that the Democrats had the best chance
to elect. What recent events have done to
change this view | hardly knew. He has
grown cOnsiderate about speaking on public
matters. t hink heard him remark that
when he Or Conkling, or Blaine, or any of
the old Republican leaders opened their
mouths the people sat down on them. Gen.
Grant likes the consideration of good men,
and hesitates to incur hostility, though he
has plenty of moral courage"
Said 1: at has been said that Gen Grant
has made losses financially during the past
two years
There is nothing whatever in that said
Mr. Ward. Il will tell you what it is prob
ably based. upon. Some time ago Mr..
Victor Kewcomb, of Louisville, who
had opened bank in this city, sug-
gested to Gel. Grant that he might
proftably invest in Louisville and
Nashville stock. Gen Grant bought 1900
shares Soon after the stock dropped from
par to about IS. Gen Grant notified Mr.,
Newcomb that he was rather surprised at
that result. and Mr.. Neweonb sent the gen
eral word to send him over the stock and he
gave his check for it just as Grant had paid
for it, and that was the whole of t he trans
action"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
THE DUBOIS WHAT-IS-IT2
She says His Name is DeIia---Her
Complicated Narative.

CLINTON, Wis, Dec 3.-"Frank Dubois"
has been released by tine officers having
him in charge, no one appearing to insti-
tute a prosecution. It is learned that
Dubois" arrived at Stockbridge from Apple
ton Sunday evening and repaired to the resi-
dence of Charles Dean, where ''he" and Gertie
Fuller were separated By the action of Mrs.
Dean, who refused to permit dubois" to re-
main there "Hen remained at Deans over
night and was taken into custody by Deputy
Sheriff w. H. Cowel Monday morning and con-
veyed to the StOckbridge house. When
questioned as to "his" identity, the woman
said that her name is Della Smith, and that
she formerly resided at Elgin, III. She
denies most emphatically that her name is
Hudson, and says she is not the sFife OF S. H
Hudson, and never saw that gentleman
until he made his appearance in Wau-
pun. As an explanation Of her marriage 70
Gertie she says that she was hired by Mrs
Ryan, Gertie's sister, to marry the girl She
says Mrs. Ryan made oyertures to her to as
sumo male attire She says she has not re-
ceived any money thus far, and says THAT is
the reason for her stating the facts. She
was discharged from custody and left for
Waupun
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
some Indiana Politics.

CINCINNATI Dec. 3-The EuGuirers il
dianapolis correspondent says:
Prof. Collett called me aside yesterday and
said:
"Do you know the Democratic pro
gramme"
''iJo, but | want to-
'fWell, l will give it to you. voorhees, is
to be the candidate for governor and Manson
for lieutenant governor, which will make the
latter the governor, for VOORHEES, will be re-
turned to the senate. 1t is the strongest COM
bination that can be made"
Suppose VOORHEES, objects to that pro,
gramme9 l S aid
'Hrhe party will not allow him to do so.
They are determined to win this fight, if Dos
ible, and will combine their strongest ele-
,nents to do SO. Voorhees, has large follow
ing among the ex-soldiers, and OF those he
could pet get Manson might divide with the
Republicans. No Republican can object to
Voorhees, en- the tariff question, and no Demo
crat will
81 hear some talk of Hendricks for gov
ernor or senator" said.
"That is only talk. Hendricks wants the
old ticket, and if it is not nominated he will
drop out of politics. The contest in this state
is squarely between Hendricks and Melon
aid, and does not include voorhees, in
any way. Neither of the other gen
tlemen want to be governor or sena-
tor. l think the fate of the old ticket
does not depend on Indiana, but that
of Mr.. Mcdonald does If Indiana de
clares for Tilden and Hendricks that ends
Mcdonald. even if the old ticket is not nomi-
mated. You see many people have the mis-
taken idea that Mcdonald is a free.trader,
when, in fact, he is a revenue reformer, and
imagine that at least eight out of every ten
of the voters hold the same views, and II
they understood the ex-senator he would be
much stronger with his own people than he
is nown
Frankly now, do you think that Hendricks
has lost his grip on the Indiana publicm
asked.
Il do not. The distinguished services of Mr..
Hendricks will keep a large place for him in
public regard.
Judge J. H. Jordou, of Morgan county;
Judge NJ. L. Bundy, of New Castle, and Mr..
A. c. Bearss, of Peru, upon being questioned
upon the subject all declared that the current
opinion was in favor of the old ticket
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
The Late Cincinnati Murder.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 3.-John Cosgrove, the
driver who was so terribly wounded by
Shafer on the street-car isdead, and William
Swift the conductor liesin very precarious
condition, and the probabilities are he will
die. Shafer, the murderer, refused to talk
on the subject at first, but now states that he
had been drinking, but that he was not at all
intoxicated On the way he and the con-
ductor qparreled concerning the fare
and the latter had threatened to
put him off. When the turntable
was reached, so he claims, both the conductor
and driver attacked him. He defended him
self as best he might, but finding that he wa:
being beaten, he drew the revolver and began
shooting As soon as he realized what he had
done he returned home on foot There he
shaved off his moustache and side-whiskers
so as to alter his appearance as much as pos
sible He seems TO be sorry for what he has
done, but says that he was justified. ShafeI
bears good reputation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
A CHAT WITH sTuRLATA.
She Says She Is soin@ t. baltimore,
and EseHOunces the Watson.

sSstC DAY S8E0 IS Nb
and EseEOHnces the Watson.
CHICAGO Dec. 3 --Sturlata, since her de
parture from the ponitentiary, has been kept
well guarded by her friends and refused to
see all reporters. A representative,
under the guise of railroad agent,
found her at "a Depuyster street.
She came into the room wearing a neat black
cashmere dress, and was devoid of all orna-
ments. Her hair fell in profusion around her
shoulders, and she apologizei for her ap-
pearancesby saying that she had been so very
busy making arrangements for her departure.
She said she hoped to leave the city for Balti-
more at p. M, but might he detained for a
couple of days; that she had NOT decided yet
what she would do but will stay in Balti-
more for time
DO you expect to be with Carrie Watson
again, or have You determined yetn
"Yes, have determined that said Stur-
lata, while a small frown appeared on her
forehead, Il never shall be with her again.
Carrie has been very friendly to me, that is
true, but she has misrepresented me fight
along, and has never spent the amount Of
money she. pretends to have done in my be-
half. Not that care for that, but it is not
right to act as she has donen
While the reporter was talking to her let
ter was brought in from one of her lady
friends, and Sturlata grasped it eagerly and
excused herself while tho missile was being
read 10 her. seemingly well satisfied with the
contents. She seemed very grateful TO the
ladies who have interested themselves in her
behalf and remarked that she would always
remember them kindly and would do her
best to follow their advice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
Illinois Coal Statistics.

SPRINGFtELD, Ill, Dec 3.-The statistics
of coal production in Hlinois for thepast year
have just been completed by Col. Lord, sec
rotary Of the Bureau of Labor statistics. The
general summaries of the report are as fol-
lows: Number OF counties producing coal,
40; number of mines, $50; number of acres
owned or controlled by proprietors of mines,
I10,S93 number OF acres worked out,
1889; number of men employed,
%, $50; number of tons produced, 10, sos, ISL;
increase aver 1882, 393 1873; value of same at
mines, $50, 521; capital employed, &c..
BOG, $40; estimated capacity of annual pro
duction 81 ,0S5, 435 tons; number of casual.
tiles, $50; number Of fatal accidents, 1874
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
THE DADDY OF DADS DOLLAR.
EEe Eavc:S Continued SILVER Coinage
---isis Views On Maternal Banks.

WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. s." Silver
Dollar Bland. of Missouri, says he does not
believe this congress will stop the coinage OF
silver Asked what was the use Of continuing
the coinage of silver to merely store it in the
vaults Of the treasury, he replied; my
idea is to keep it as a reserve TO support
an issue of silver certificates I believe
in issuing gold and silver certificates
up to the amount on hand, and use them for
the currency of the country. believe in tha
gradual extinction of the national banks by
natural meaps 1 do not believe in doing
anything to shock the business interests of the
country But if thesbonds continue to be
called in, the banks will have TO close up.
This will come gradually, aud no harm will
result if proper means are taken to supply,
the contraction of the national bank currency
with gold and silver certificates Such con
traction will create such a demand for silver
that am sure it viii soon equal gold in mar
ket value.
Bland does not believe in making any
crusade against national banks He might
consent to the extension of the charters in
cases where a business stringency is threat
ened; but he is against all propositions to help
perpetuate the system as a system. He favors
calling in the trade dollar and redu cling them
to bullion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

mo, my dear, said the venerable keeper of Q
country store to a timid little girl whose hesd
scarcely came up to the counter, mo, my dear
haven't any red flannel. but we have some first
rate New Orleans molasses Softly limiting thai
she didn't think that wonld answer the purpose
quite as we'll the child went away in search of the
article she wanted
"Haveyou BEFSON. s CAPCINE PLASTERS, >
asked gentleman of certain druggist whose
name could be given were it desired. Il am trou
bled just now with tOnch of my old friend, the
lumbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to &C
the spot ALMOST as soon as it touches the skim"
Not at present. replied the druggist genially
'bnt we have lots Of plasters just as good, There
is Alleock's. the Capsicum and others-won't one
of them do just as wellsn
my dear sir, retorted the gentleman, with
slight show of temper. Il say nothing agains
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 sometime ago, for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me, tried al
| those you mention, with no appreciate benefit
They are 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
they're the same thing. Experience taught mt
The difference. I'll go to the next man in your line
| Good day
| Be on yonr guard against limitations. The gen
| uine has the word CAPCINE ext .cleanly in thu
middle of the plaster. All others are impositions
Seabury & johnson, Chemists, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
A Curious Case.
Boston Globe. ]

at is getting late" remarked the presi-
dent of the club, abutI cannot adjourn the
meeting without telling you of a curious case
which will, L think, be of great interest In
q certain town, about hundred miles from
this city, lives young lady, not yet 10, with
the face of a Hebe, the-fgure OF a Venus, this
mind of 4 Minerva, the soul of Psyche, and
who sings like bird and plays like an
angel" mot at all improbable, murmured
an unmarried member who is in love- But
that is not ALL added the president "ShG
has many times been known to go into tho
kitchen and help with the ironing, while her
mother stayed IN the parlor and played the
piano. Amid the scene of wild confusion
which followed the president made bit
escape L44 81 ~ F. =
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03

I Mensman's Peptonized Beef Tonic, the
only preparation of beef containing its
entire nutritious properties. 1t contains
blood making, force generating and life
sustaining properties; invaluable for Indi
gestion. Dyspepsia, nervous prostration
and all forms of general debility; also, in
all enfeeBled conditions, whether the re
suit of exhaustion, nervous prostration
overwork or acute disease. particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints
Caswell, Hazard g. Co., Proprietors, n
Y. Sold by Druggists,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
Tpnocent Man I,yuehed.

MANSFIELD, La, Dec. 3.--Five well-es
teemed citizens have been arrested by Sheriff
Sample, charged with numbering Judson
Scott at Kingston, July, 1881. They are
Robert Scott, cousin OF the murdered man,
who was charged with murder at the
time, but exonerated; r. B. Hogan, ex-deputy
sheriff; F, B. Franklin, Jules Baker, mer-
chants; Robert Jones, farmer. A negro ac-
cused of the crime was lynched shortly after
its occurrence, and his innocence has been
shown since. The persons arrested will be
examined before Judge Logan on his return
from Constratta, where he is holding court.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03

New HAVEN, Dec Rev Mr.. Mallack
has resigned the pastorato of the West Ain
sted Congregational church because of inter
nal dissensations. Some time ago Mrs Par
sons, brother and husband were expelled from
the church. Since then she has created
great sensation by wiring diatubes against
the pastor and prominent members of the
| church, accusing them of inpuse lives and OF
wsfking at one another violation of NOR
ality. The affair is likely to Develop into a
general scandal.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
CHASTITY Eind in Southwestern Da.
k0ta

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. .3-The skeletons of
twenty-three persons and about the same
number of horses we've found recently in the
northwestern part Of Dicliey county, Dakota
territory, BY party of explorers. Amsng
the skeletons were found brass cavalry but
| tons, spears and other effects of mounted men,
but no guns or implements of war. 1t is evil
dent the party met with terrible death, or
! the horses would not have been killed 1t is
thought the animals were killed as last re-
sort, and their bodies used for protection
The bodies had apparently been there twenty
years, as all connections between the bones
have disappeared. 1t is supposed that they
were a part of the prisoners carried away by
the Fetreating Indians who made the raid in
Minnesota in 1863
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
The TOnauin War.

PARIS, Dec 3.-The report that the Chi
nose have evacuated BAG Mini and Sontay il
unconfrmed.
Supplies of every kind for the French
army and navy have been concentrated at
Hal Phong, and the stores are now complete
and adequate.
Dufrenil, the heed of the French commiS+
sariate at Tonduin. is dead.
GRANTS FINANCIAL STATUS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Masonic Temple, NewlYork City, il
Flames---The Magnificent Build.
ing Damaged 500, 900.

NEW YoRK, Dec3 About 8 o'clock a. m
flames were discovered issuing from one OF
the windows in the mansard roof of the Ma
sonic temple, corner Of Twenty third and
Sixth avenue An alarm was Immediately
given, which was promptly responded TO by
the fire department, but notwithstand'
ing their efforts twas found that the fire
was gaining Roadway rapidly. A general
alarm was sounded, and in a little while the
building was surrounded by more than a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
GEN. SHERMAN WAKES wRoTH.
MisfOrtunes of n saan WHO wanted
to Wed One OF Ills Daughters.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 90. "A man recently
from Chicago, going unierthe name of E. R.
auckland, has been creasing somewhat
of Irunpus in the family of
Gen. SherTaan within the last week,
the details of which were secured
auckland labors under the impression that
he is great man He seems to have had q
somewhat intimate acquaintaneeship with
the late Senator Morton. of Indiana, and
John A. Logan, of Illinois. He also claims
that for several years past he has been a
warm personal friend of Gen. w. I. SGer-
man.
Several weeks ago auckland wandered into
Chicago and called at the residence of Gen,
Logan, where according to his account, he
was received with great civilty. He says
he told Mrs. Logan that he desired to
marry, and suggested that she should
choose for him a good match. ''Your
friend, Gen. Sherman, has some eligible
daughters, !" it is said the lady replied,
jokingiy. auckland took this in dead earnest,
and thanked his hostess He forthwith sat
down and wrote letter to Gen Sherman,
asking the hand of daughter in marriage
To bring matters to ajfocus auckland camo
W OF. boulS AOI lne purpose, ne says, OI ask
ing Gen. Sherman personally 20 give him one
of his daughters for wife, Immediately after
his arrival he went to the home of Gen Sher
man, on Garrison avenue
In response to his ring the servant came to
the door.
SIS the general inn' asked auckland.
Yes" replied the servant.
Tell him there is agentlaman at the door
who wants to see him on very urgent bust
ness
In few moments the general entered s.
Seen Sherman, believe
eyes, sir; what do you waptF'
my name is f. r. auckland, and Two
come to see about marrying your daughter.
Did you get my letters!n
The general at once grew wrathy
$50 you are the scoundrel who has been
writing improper proposals 10 my family:
Get out of here or I'll call the officers"
auckland stood amazed for a moment, and
then began to back out, pushed by the iratc
general As BucSland neare1 the door he
raised his ltlui us if to Strike back At the gen
eral, saying: " If you'll give me few men
can whip You and Gen. Grant put together
Bncklaud is thought Il be cray, and has
been acting very cnriousI5 at the hotels. He
has letters that prove his intimacy with tue
late Oliver P. Morton, and is sail to come
from very prominent Ohio family Let
tiers have been sent to the Logan family ask
Ing for particulars concerning him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
ArcIlbishop CroIe's views. :.

DUBLIN, Dec. 3.-Archbishop Croke on
receiving addresses of welcome at Water
ford, said, after what had been achieved
in the last few years by the Irish
party in parliament under their great
leader, he had no doubt, if the people perse-
we're in their course, avoid crime, and refuse
to allow themselves to be transported to
Canada, good deal would be achieved
within an UNNECESSARILY brief period of time.
The present. generation might yet live to see
the old land clothed in the garb of freedom
under the Irish flag -...
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
WELL iRFRA

A liberal reward will be paid to any
party who will produce case of Liver
Kidney or Stomach complaint that Elect
trie Bitters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, it will cost you nothing for
the medicine if it fails to cure. and you
will be well rewarded for your trouble
besides. All Blood disease, Biliousness
Jaundice, ConstipatioH, and general de
bility are quickly cured. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Price
only fifty cents per bottle. For sale by
Hartz & Bahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-12-03
Explaining a Recent Pheuomenon.

PHELPS, n Y, Dec. PROT Brooks, Of
tie Red House observatory, while searching
for comets near the sun, discovered a wonder
ful shower Of tsleSceP;c meteors, some of
viii We're moving southwark and others
norehwnrl Prof bs'ooks believes that the
dili,Gy has SOME connection VITA the remark
able I'd light seen ued. the sun at sunrise and
SUNSET for sevcial DAYS, and that the earth is
pm ing through mass OF materoic aust, OF
is enveIoped in the tail Of a gigant.c comet