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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18

CLEVELAND, Oct. 1S.-The sixteenth
annual reunion of the society of the Army
of the Tennesste began yesterday, with a
large attendance of members. General
Grant. who was said to have arrived last
night, was not present, but he is expected
today or tomorrow.
IN PROCESSION.
The society formed at the Kennard
house at 10;30 yesterday morning and
marched in procession, about 200 in
number. with a band of music, Major
Howe and Captain Barber carrying the
sbciety's colors, and Generals Sherman
and Leggett arm in arm at the head of the
column TO the Ontario street Tabernacle
where business meeting was held.
General Sherman, president of the so
ciety, on calling the meeting to order,
rendered congratulations on the large
attendance, the apparent good health of
the members, and the auspicious circum
stances surrounding the beginning of the
reunion. Though eighteen years have
elapsed, said he, since we ceased using
arms and took up the pen and The tongue,
this is our sixteenth reunion since the
formation of the society, two having been
allowed to elapse. The original date for
this meeting was fixed for October f. the
anniversary of the extraordinarily brave
and gallent defense of Corinth, in 1862,
but was obliged to go on a long trip in
the far west, and the meeting was post
poned on my account, for which / am
profoundly grateful, as it enables me once
more to meet with my old comrades in
arms. General Rosecrans | saw in Wash
ington, and he was exceeding anxious to
be here, but was prevented by the illness
of his wife. He commissioned me to per-
sonally apologize for his absence. Gea-
eral Gresham, too, is kept away by press
ins business. Gen. Grant has Just tele.
graphed that he hopes to be here. The
weather is beautiful, the people seem
pleased to see their old war horses and
am truly glad to see so many of my old
| comrades in this beautiful city.
Committees were appointed to select
officers, an orator, and the place of next
meeting The annual reports were
submitted, and routine business was
transacted.
Letters of segret were read from Gems
Hancock, Crook, Prior Harrison and
! others
The committee to consider the question
of holding the next reunion in the Yellow.
stone Park reported that satisfactory
arrangements had not been made with
the railroads, and the matter was
recommitted
A resolution to wear uniforms at the
reunion and society badges at all times
was tabled by decisive vote
A telegraph was read inviting the
society to meet at Cincinnati next week,
with the Society of the Army of the
Cumberland. General Sherman, in
reading the telegram, said it would be
impossible for him to be there, but he
hoped all who could would attend and
represent this society. He said the two
armies were closely reiated-were almost
| Siamese twins.
Colonel Dayton, the Secretary, was
instructed by vote to telegraph the
sympathy of the society to General
| RosecraDs.
Among those present are Generals
Sherman, Logan, LegGett, Hickenloaper,
Fallows, Fletcher, Fairchild, Noyea
Buckland, Hutchins, Pcase, Walcut
Baldwin. Poe Beknap. Strong. Chetlair
and others
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
WASHINGTON NEWS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18-Postmaster
General Gresham has made the following
ruling: The reduction on the 1st inst. of
the domestic rate of postage from to
cents, reduced also from the same date
from 6 to cents for each half ounce the
double postage charge made in persu-
ance of Section 1918 of the revised stat
utes upon letters for delivery in the Unit.
ed States, commonly called ship letters, .
which are conveyed to- this country by
vessels not regularly employed in carrying
the mails.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
W0MEN'S CONVENTION

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-The eleventh an
nual Congress of the Association for the
Advancement of Women began here at
80 yesterday afternoon, a large number
of distinguished women from all parts of
the country being in attendance Julia
Ward Howe, the aged President, made the
opening address, and referred with some
feeling to the session Of the Association
held in that city in 1872, aud the fact that
many of those concerned in the initial or
ganization had passed away. She declar-
ed that great deal had been accomplished
for and by the women of the country dur
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
FOREIGNLANDS.
A SECOND IsCHIA.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct 18.-It is re
ported that much damage to property
and great loss of life has been caused by
an earthquake on the peninsula between
Chesme. Asia Minor, opposite Chios, and
Vourla, southern coast of the Gulf of
Smyrna All the villages in that region
are destroyed 1t is believed that upward
of one thousand persons perished. The
survivors of the disaster are suffering
fearfully and a complete panic prevails.
THE WORST CONFIRMED.
The earthquake completely destroyed
six villages and seriously damaged many
Others Most of the houses collapsed at
the first shock, burying the inmates. The
people who escaped became panic stricken
and sought the fields where many are
still huddled together in a starving con
dition and suffering from the cold. Help
for the stricken people is going forward
from Smyrna. The Porte has issued a
circular stating that twenty Thousand
persons are homeless and pleading for
immediate assistance. The report that
one thousand persons persisted is con-
firmed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18

New YORK, Oct 1S.-Rentes on the
Paris Bourse advanced yesterday 24 points
upon yesterdays quotation. Any reports
of panic there have no foundation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
THE BuLLs AND BEARS.

New York, October 18.-When the
market opened yesterday morning there
was much excitement among the brokers,
and, under the hammering of the bears
and in the advance of buyers, prices went
down with run. After 12 o'clock, the
market rallied and some of the stocks
regained more than they had lost.
A reporter of the Commercial called yes
terday morning on several leading financ
iers TO ascertain the cause of the break in
the stock market, and what they thought
of the situation, and what would be the
upshot of the trouble. 1t was regarded
as a storm in clear weather, and had been
caused by the apathy of buyers, the bro
kers selling because their customers had
not made good their margins. The selling
of stocks during the present excitement
was regarded as mistake, and some of
the oldest dealers expressed faith in the
market itself, although they did not pre-
tend to predict when the present decline
would stop 1t was said that there were
always plenty to attack the market when
ever it showed any signs of weakness, but
none of those spoken with seemed to re
gard the break of today as indicating any
thing like a panic. One leading Broad
street operator pointed TO the rally this
afternoon as an indication of the truth OF
his argument.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
Bette Stuart Institute.

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Family Boarding and Day School for Young
Ladies and Children; full English and classical
course: German free: thorough instruction given
in music, vocal ane instrumental; Painting in oil
and water colors-on china and wood; also Eloca-
tion and French. The 10th anndal session will
commence Sept 18th. For catalogues apply TO
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
THE WORST CONFIRMED.
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON, Oct. 18.- Sullivan read the
affidavit of the prisoners solicitor, that
the solicitor of O'Donnell at Cape Colony
had cabled that there were important
witnesses there who could be called to
testify in the case Attorney Gen. James
stated that he would not oppose the appli
cation for postponement of the trial if
the names of the witnesses were inserted
in the affidavit, and the drift of the evil
dence to be given by them indicated.
After remarks by Judge Dennam it was
decided to postpone the trial. Previous to
Sullivan 5 application for postponement
0'Donnell was brought into Court and in
response to q question by the Judge as 10
the charge of murder preferred against
him, he pleaded mot guilty, I'm careless
and Indifferent manner Gen. Roger A.
Pryor, O'Donnells American counsel was
in the court, seated behind the junior
counsel's seat. He was the object of
much attention on the part of the specta-
tors Inquiries and food of the best kind
are daily sent to O'Donnell from tavern
adjacent to the prison. An Irish lawyer
is coming to London to assist at the de-
fense of 0'Donnell.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-18
Late News.
OLD SOLDIERS TOGETHER.
Reunion of the Army of the Tennessee
at Cleveland, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 1S.-The sixteenth
annual reunion of the society of the Army
OF the Tennesste began yesterday, with a
large attendance of members. General
Grant. who was said to have arrived last
night, was not present, but he is expected
today or tomorrow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-11
FROM GERMANY.
KAT2ESBACHHo GERMASY.l
August rs, 1851.

August %, 1851.
HOP Bitters Company:
Dear Sirs,-I have taken your most precious es-
enco Hop Bitters-and | can already, after so
shor. Zine, assure you tilat feel much better
than have felt for months.
have had, during the course Of four years, three
times an Inflammation " the kidneys. The last
In January, 1880, was the worst: and took a lot
Of medicine 10 cure the same. In consequence OF
which my stomach got terribly weakened. SUI
fercd from enormous pains. had 10 bear great tor
mcnts when taking nourishment. had sleepless
nights--but none OF the medicine was OF the least
use 10 me. Now, In consequence Of taking Hop
Bltters, these pains and ineonvcnicnces have en-
trely left me, have a good nights rest, and am
sufficiently strengthened for work, while always
had 10 lay down during the LAY, and this almost
every hour. | shall t.ink IL my duty 10 recon-
mend the Bitters 10 all who suffer. for am SIRE
cannot thank the Lord enough that came across
your preparation, and hope He viii maintain you
a long lime to come for the welfare OF sufierII x
mankind. Yours very truly,
PAULINE HAUssLFR,
Gebr. Roster.
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ADivorced Wife's Suit.
nv telegraph 10 The Dispatch. ]

w telegraph 10 'he D'sP1'chI
CHICAGO, August 10.-Miriam III. Earle,
Of Valparaiso, Ind, the divorced wife Of
John D. Earle, OF Chicago, and her two
children, have brought suit against the
husband and father, alleging that in 1876
Earle was appointed trustee OF the estate
of his father, George Earle, OF Philadel-
pbia. valued at 81 900, coo, including, $780,
600 in the hands Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, to be employed in paying
annuities to the cOmplainants; that he pro-
cured fraudulent divorce fifteen Years ago
and married again, and that a suit is now
pending to set the divorce aside; and that
when the children took up their mothers
cause Earle converted securities which paid
0 per cent. into Government . per cents.
They now ask for his removal as trustee,
and for an accounting.
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Alarming Fatality I'm IOWA.
fBv telegraph 10 the Dlsratch.I

By ttNkTdIII 70 IIIt IJIsTaIVI'I
MUsCATINE, Iowa, August l0.-Wilton
Junction, twelve miles from here, is much
agitated over an alarming fatality, sup
posed ut first 20 be cholera-infantum. but
which, though mainly confined TO children,
has attacked grown persons. There were
seven deaths Wednesday, all children eN-
cepting one. Mrs. Arncll. Several grown
persons are now seriously i'll, including
DR.. Sherwood, prominent physician, and
there are now, including children, nearly
one hundred persons down with the dis
ease. No deaths were reported Thursday.
The disease is said to be malignant dysen-
terry. where il attacks grown persons.
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Murder I'm Baltimore.
(By telegraph to the Dispateb.l

BALTIMORE, August 1O.-A bar-room
row occurred after midnight in the saloon
OF Bernard McNally, in the northeastern
section of this city, when McNally and
James Carr, aged twenty-three, engaged m
a FIGHT in front OF the saloon. Carr was
stabbed to the heart with an ice-pick and
Instantly killed. McNally was arrested,
and is held to await the result OF coro.
ner,s inquisiton. A year ago last 4th OF
July Carr, while firing pistol on the
street, shot and killed n woman who was
looking from window Of her house. He
was subsequently shot by policeman
while resisting arrest. but was not serious
ly hurt.
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The Confederate Veteran Reunion ut
WnrrenfOn.
A LARGE ATrENDANCE-A MOST SUCCESS
AFFAIR.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

AFFAIR.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I
RALEIGH, y. c., August 10.-The re-
union OF Confederate veterans at Warren
ton to-day was attended by at least seven
thousand people, and was eXcellently we'll
planned and carried out. The utmost en-
thusiasm and goodwill prevailed. Sem
atOr Ransom was introduced by Colonel
Walter Montgomery, and spoke better
even than is his custom. He was among
his own people. Tasker Polk read his
poem gracefully, and it was well received.
General Robert Ransom was the ranking
officer present.
Governor Jarvis, Secretary Of State Col
onel W. L. Saunders, Colonel Alb. An
drews, Acknowledgement Kenan, General
w. p. Roberts, Auditor Captain Octavius
Coke, Colonel Check, Captain 5. 4. Ashe,
and scores OF men prominent in civil life
as well rs in the service were present.
The weather was perfect, and the people
OF Warren displayed profuse hospitality.
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NORWICH, ENG. June 30, 1889
To The Hop Bitfers Company.

Gentlemen,-Having suffered for many years
from billousness accompanied Sitn sickness and
dreadful headache (bcing greatly fltlgued with
oyerwOrk and long hours at bus iDess.l | lost all
energy. strength, and appetite. | was advised by
friend IN whom had seen such beneficial elects to
try Hop Biticrs. ard few bottles have quite alter
ell and restored me to better health than ever. 1
have also recommended II To other friends, and au
pleased 10 add with the Ire result. Every claim
YOU m Ike for II | can iuiv endorse. and recon-
mend IL as an incompatible tonic.
Yours faithfully, s.W. FIT.
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An Alleged Conspiracy.

10y telegraph 70 The Dispatch.l
CHICAGO. August 10.-The Times this
Morning published an article in which it
Is asserted that secret agents OF the Casa
dian Government have been in this city
some time shadowing prominent Irish ma
tionalists, and that they have positive in
formation of a premeditated design TO de-
stroy the Welland canal by Use OF explo-
sjyes. II il further asserted that request
has been made to the United States Gov
eminent to assist in thwarting the alleged
on.o,;vanu
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Collision and Loss Of Life.
A SCHOONER GOES TO THE BOTTOM WITH POUR
PERSONS.
fly telegraph to the DsI ateh.l

Try telegraph to the Dlsr atehl
BALTIMORE. August 10.-The steamship
William Lawrence, Captain Hooper, from
Savannah, collided at 800 O'Clock this
morning of Point Lookout with the
schooner Sarah LayInia. from Hayre de
Grace for Norfolk with coal. Captain Will
liam II. Anderson, OF the schooner, with
four Of his crew, were rescued by the
steamer, and Captain Anderson's wife and
two children and Joseph Leaytt, the cook
of the schooner, went down with the yes
sci. She sank a. soon as she was struck,
and lies in ten fathoms OF water. The
matter will be investigated by the local in
spectOrs. The Sarah Lavinia belongs to
Greenleai, johnson & Co., OF this city.
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nou,., from bradley Harlow.

[By telegraph 10 the DIspalch'J
ST.. ALBANs, VI, August l0.-Bradley
RarIow denies the truth OF the statement
that the southeastern railroad has BEEN
sold 70 the National Construction Comps
nv Of New Jersey. Mr.. Barlow hopes to
sell his road 70 these parties, but the rest Of
the statement, in the Montreal dispatch 10 a
fabrication.
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on HIS LIPs-wOULD NOT ASK GOD TO FOR
GIVE HIM.
fBy telegraph to the DIspatch.l
UTICA, y. Y, August 1O.-William
Henry Ostrander was hanged here at 1896
O'Clock this morning for the murder OF his
brother. George Lyman Ostrander. Decem-
Der 26. 1880. near West Camden. When
upon the scatlold he did not want any one
to pray for him. A prayer was offered,
however; after which Ostrander spoke for
three or four minutes in rambling man
ner. asserting his innocence, saying that
he had not had fair trial and denouncing
the people OF the county for hanging him.
lie was frequently profane and obscene,
and ended by saying with an oath: But
as to hanging, you can do it. Life Is OF no
good TO me-" He was pronounced dead in
twelve minutes. His neck was not broken
bv the fall. Before the execution he told
hi, spiritual advisers that he did not for
give MS relatives and would not ask God
To forgive hun.
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Ohio Liquor-DeaIcrs an Convention.

OPPOSITION TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY--A
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR OF OHIO MEANS A
DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT.
by telcgraphto the Dispatch.I
TOLEDO, August 10.-The Ohio Liquor
Dealers Protective Association met in con-
yention yesterday, eighty delegates being
present. William Backs, chairman Of the
Association, was chosen president, and W.
J. Moore, secretary OF the Association, was
made secretary OF the Convention. The
Chair then stated that the object Of the
meeting was to organize for the fall politi-
cal campaign and to take into consideration
all other questions OF interest. The OBJ
noXious laws. he said, passed by the Re
publican Legislature had caused great dis
affection in the Republican ranks, as was
shown by the last two elections. He
thought that their hopes rested with the
Democrats, and their success depended on
the defeat OF the Republican party. y
Democratic Governor Of Ohio in 1883
means Democratic President in 1884, and
the work, therefore, for them was plain.
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Tho shaw Brothers Suing for Dam.
uges.
[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.i

R,xGoR. MAINE, August 10.--The Bos-
ton counsel OF +. Shaw d Brothers brought
a suit to-day for $4,000 damages against
the sheriff OF Penobscot county for injury
done 10 their business by an attachment on
working materials OF the Kingman tan.
merry and the consequent shutting down OF
the tannery. This tannery Is the second
largest In the world. 1t comprises 800 watts,
and on an average Of $50 hides are In each
vat in process Of tanning. A similar suit
will be brought against the sheriff OF Ara
stock county because Of attachments on the
Arms tanperies at Houlton and Bancroft
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THE STRIKE srrLL GOES on.
A Report That IL IL Ts BE Abandoned-The
Strikers, However. Confident OF Success.
inv ,cleyr,,b n The Di.patch.I

fBy telegraph to the Dfspafch.j
NEW York, August 1O.-It Is stated OF
good authority this morning that tn
striking telegraphers last night practically
decided TO abandon the strike.
Superintendent Humstone, a the Wet
ern Union Telegraph Company. said ffi'
morning that the wires had not been dis
turbed during the night. and that they
were all working satisfactorily. One Oh
two city wires, he said, were not working,
but whether this interruption was saused
by cutting or by some accident he could
not tell. Two operators returnea to
work this morning, and several a2pli-
cants have been rejected. Mr.. Ham,
stone also said that the strike gave them
an opportunity OF filing the vacsnt
places with men OF better grade than
those who went ont. Many were then get
ting more than they were worth. and diA
not ill their places acceptaby. The CONF
pany only wanted the best men now. He
also said that although il had been reported
that the strikers had voted to 90 on will,
the fight nc their meeting yesterday, he had
been informed that the leaders had begun
10 lose courage, and had told the men to
make what arrangements they could, as the
"jig was up." However, he could not
vouch for the truth Of the story.
THIS DOES NOT LOOK LIKE TILE IND OF THE
STRIKE.
At the headquarters Of the strikers. the
committee, consisting OF Messry OCon-
nor, Campbell. and Orr, was In session all
the morning. They had little to say in re-
gard TO the strike. but expressed them
selves as well satisfied with the condition
OF affairs. They confidently believed in
the utirlate success Of the strike, and
thought the telegraph companies were re-
sorting to every eXpcdient TO conceal their
real condition.
wlRE-CUTTING IN THE WEST.
CHICAGO, August 10-Western Union
officials this morning state that all the
wires on the Pittsburgh, Fort WAYNE and
Chicago railroad, numbering fourteen in
all, have been cut, and that number OF
arms supporting the wires have been torn
of. The Brotherhood deny all connection
with the wire-cutting in tins city.
ANOTHER RUMoR AID A DENTAL.
NEW YORK, August lot was runored
today that u committee OF strikers h1d
been appointed to confer with President
Eckert, OF the Western Union. 10 aseer-
tain upon what terms the company would
receive back in its employ. II was stated
that this movement was to be independent
OF the Brotherhood. The story was en-
phatically denied by many OF the strikers,
who SAG that they never had greater conf
dence in their leaders. and that there are
no such indications OF weakness Is the
rumor would imply.
THE STRIKE ENDED AT NORFOLK.
lSpecIai telegram to the D.spatch.l
NORFOLK, VA, August 10-The tele-
graphers' stiike is over here, the four
operators who went out resuming work
this evening.
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Epou popTrckI AND SPAIN.

Gentlemen, Though not in the habit OF pra;siDs
patent medicines, which for the most part arc not
only useless but injurious. have constantly used
Hop Bttors for the past -four years In casesof indi-
gestlon. debility feebcnes Of constitution ana In
all diseases caused by poor or bad ventilation want
OF air and exercise. oyerwors. and want OF appc-
lite with the most perfect success.
| am the first who introduced your Hop bitters
IN Portugal and spain, where they are now used
very extensively. Yours very truly,
BARON DEFoSTE BELLA,
Profession dc Chemie et de ParInacie, Coimbra
University. Colmbra. Portugal.
fan 9TH,
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snrrrIrLp. ENG. June z. 1852,

sir,-Iiaying suffered from extreme nervous de-
biltta for four years, and having tried all kinds or
medicine aud change Of scene and AIR without de-
rivlng any benefit whatever, vas persuaded by
friend Try iioy Bittcrs and the eject, am hap
by IA say, was most marvellous Under these cir
cumstances | feel 1t my duty To- give this testimo-
NAL for the benefit of others as may say am now
entirely well: therefore can Justly and With con-
idence give personal testimony to any wishing
10 call upo. inc. Yours truly, HENRY HALL.