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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Protector of ocean Cables

PARIS, Oct 29.-The conference for the pro-
lection Of submarine cables is concluded The
most important feature of the conference was
the English proposal to that in the event OF
war any power be at liberty to withdraw,
with the right of readmission when peace has
been concluded. The conference adopted
this principle. This means that in case OF
war any power may cut cables at its own
risk and peril Gables must take their chances,
similar TO other property at sea.
The conference unanimously signed the
draft of the convention for the protection OF
telegraph cables. Cochsry, the French
minister of posts and telegraphs, expressed
the hope that the convention would be sane.
toned by treaties within three months. The
question of the protection Of cables in time Of
war was reserved for diplomatic discussion
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
WORRYING THE TIGER.
Chicago Police After the Fare
Dealers.

CHICAGO, Oct 29.-Considsrable excite
ment was caused among the gambling
fraternity of this city this afternoon by the
sudden descent of squad of police upon the
gambling rooms at 14S South Clark street
The raid was planned very quietly, and when
the blue-coats made their appearance they
found twenty-five men tempting tickle for
tune on the green cloth. These were arrested
and conveyed to the station, and then the
furniture of the room was loaded into wagons
aud sent TO the same place This consisted Of
several roulette and faro tables, chips, etc.
During the operations Of thespolice the street
in front of the building was crowded
to such an extent that traffic was almost
stopped. Notwithstanding the careful
manner in which the raid was planned, in
some manner the gamblers got the alarm be-
fore the avenues of escape were closed, and
about twenty or twenty five escaped through
the alley in the rear
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Verdict fer Half a sliillon.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct ga verdict was
rendered in the supreme court in the case of
Alexander Wheeler, administrator of the
estate of Mrs Abigail Armstrong VS.. Warren
K Blodgett. This was a bill in equity, in
which the administrator seeks to recover
moneys, stocks, bonds and other securities,
all of the value of upwards Of
1856, 600 alleged to have been retained
by the defendant for his own use
while acting as agent for Mrs.
Armstrong during the last ten years of her
life, from 1872 to 1882. The case was tried on
issues framed for the jury, involving ques-
tions of sanity and undue influence, and
created much interest The jury returned a
verdict for the plaintiff on fifteen out of six
teensof the exhibits, and is substantially in
his favor, with interest Blodgett is indebted
to the estate about half million.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Cause for Alarm.

ALICE E. CURTIS, of Brunswick, Nc, writes us
on May is, 1888: THAT she has suffered very much
at frequent intervals with kidney disease, and the
attacks were increasing in severity so steadily as
to cause alarm. Her cunt, Mrs. N. NJ. Small, per
suaded hef to use Hunts Remedy. and after using
several bottles Miss Curtis has been freed from
the severe hes and pains to which she had sc
long been accustomed; and further Gays that
Hunts Remedy never fails to relieve the severe
pains in the side and intense headache, and Miss
C., pronounees it a real blessing to woman for all
kidney diseases, and she cordially recommends il
for the many ills and pains peculiar TO women"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

DUBLIN, Oct. s9.--The national meeting
announced to be held near Loughrea, County
Galway, has been stopped by the author
tiles.
The nationalist meeting announced for Cas-
tie Lyon, in the county of Cork, has also been
proclaimed.
The Nationalist announce their intention
to hold meeting near Beeleck, in the county
Ferrnanagh. This causes great excitement
among the Orangemea, who have issued q
manifesto calling upon their order to assem-
BILE in thousands, and bidding the Nationalists
beware of their lust danger
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Alleged Criminal Malpractice.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 29-The death of
Maggie Conway, aged Is. at the house of
Mrs Ann Mellhaney, 75s Ringgoid street, it
is believed, was due to criminal NAL
practice. Mrs MeIlhaney, aged IS, and
a cripple, and her husband, aged
62, and John. Stewart, accused of
burying number OF bodies in the yard, and
Jennie Harron, aged 10, who was in the
house, have been arrested. Many bodies are
said to be buried in the yard, and the police
have been ordered to disinter them Jennie
Garrison died in the house last march
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Whose BONES are iheYi

Z FORT COLLINS, Oct. IA mystery is,
exciting Livermore in the discovery of hui
man skeleton in what appears TO be the lair
of wild beast, two miles from the town.
The discovery was made by William Harris
and William Dyer, two boys, while
out hunting. The bones, which ap-
pear very old are thoroughly
bleached, and seemed to have been gnawed
by the teeth of an animal. Two years ago
the neighborhood was greatly exercised over
the mysterious disappearance of Joe Martin,
ranchman of Livermore, who went out
hunting AID never returned 1t was thought
be was killed by beasts, and il is believed by
many that the bones found are his
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
f,areless sAffh Powder.

LINCOLN, ILL.,, Oct, 20. Three Hungar-
ian miners, employed in the shaft of the
Citizens Coal Mining company, Of Lincoln.
left keg of powder standing in the room in
which they set off blast, and the ex-
plosion which resulted almost killed
them. The careless workmen were
Peter Stoudacker, John Victim and
George Loetic. The skin upon their arms
and faces were burned 50 badly that It hung
down in shreds and they suffered intense
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
still Hunting That satcheI.

LINCOLN, III, Oct. 29.-A vigorous search
has been made of several wells, bans and
other places considered as possible receptacle
Of Zura Burns valise, but no trace was found,
A large empty barn in the vicinity of Carpen.
ter's house, which could have been reached in
q buggy without attracting attention, was
examined, but no suspicious circumstance was
noticed other than the appearance of the floor
in one spot, which looked as If q blanket had
been spread upon it recently.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
The situation In Austria.

VIENNA, Oct %. -Kanoky, the Prims
minister, in addressing the delegations or
foreign affairs, said the relations of Austria
and Italy were most friendly. While ad
uniting that the Russian press showed iIrita
ton and ornaments were proceeding in Rus
sia, he believed that neither the czar nor the
government contemplated an offensive war
he trusted the present peaceful state Of
Europe would be of long duration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Ru,gar,an Politics.

SOFIA, Oct. 29-Prince Alexander held a
cabinet council upon the question of the re-
call to ST. Petersburg Of his Russian aides
de-camp, Gems. Sobeleif and Koulbars. Il
was decided to dismiss the Russian Col. Road
ger, acting minister of war, and also all the
Russian officers serving in the Bulgarian army
and recall all the Bulgarians in the Russian
service. Prince Alexander, in accordance
with the action of the council, requested Col
Roadiger to resign the war portfolio. Col
Roadiger refused, and was then. ordered to
leave Sofia. Col. Romancof was requested
to assume the direction of the war Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.-It is said that
Claus Spreckels, proprietor of the California
sugar refinery, who holds monopoly of the
Hawaiian sugar trade, has contracted to pur-
chase the entire crop of sugar on the islands,
on condition that all shipments be made by
bis vessels This Is equivalent to monopoly
OF the carrying trade both ways, as other yes
sells going there viii not get return cargo
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
THESE ARE soLrn FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system re-
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity. truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver. Biliousness
Jaundiee, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease Of the urinary organs. or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic or
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction or money refunded Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
THE EGYPTIAN CHOLERA PANIC
Reappearanee of the Se0urge at Cairo
Terrible Anxiety.

Terrible Anxiety.
LONDON, Oct 29-The chsiera has now re-
appeared at Cairo, and the Bpprehensions of
the populace with regard to renewal of the
dread panic of the past summer are eonse-
auently increased teafold.
Since the temperance of the scourge at
Alexandra twenty-five deaths have occurred
in Cairo, and new cases are daily being re
ported. No direct steps have been taken tc
prevent further spread of the disease, and
the developments of the next few days art
awaited with terrible anxiety by everybody.
The cases reported continue to be mostly
those of Europeans
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 29.-The reapperancs
of the chvloIa las caused panic here, and
passengers arriving by steamboats, from Eu-
ropean ports have returned without landing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
ADother YouthruI Assass,n

NEW York, On. 9--While Alfred Cos
sett, colored, was on his way to the criminal
court in charge Of Officer Dominick, to re
ceive life sentence for the murder of Police
man John CofRey last April, the eldest son Of
Coffey, aged 10, Stopped up behind Gossett,
who was handcuffed, at the corner of Ram
part and Cont streets, aisi shot him in the
head. Gossett died in few minutes. The
deputy sheriff in charge of the murderer i'm
mediately arrested Coffey.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

The glory of a man is his strength. Il
you are weakened down through exces.
sive study, or by early indiscretions, Al
lens Brain Food will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen the muscles
Of the Brain and Body. 81; for So =
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
A Tarin DeeisInn.

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct @.-The attorney
general has rendered decision in regard 70
the effect of the clause in the new tariff law,
which provides ''that there shall be no al
lowance for breakage, leakage or damage on
wines, LIQUORS, cordials or distilled spirits y
The attorney general holds that the proviso
does not require the assessment of duty
upon greater quantity than IL actually i'm
ported, as shown by the return of the proper
officer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
An Eva 70 Business.

o. Grotjan, the druggist, is always
wide-awake to business and spare no pains
to secure tie best of every article in his
line. He has secured the agency for
Kernps Balsam for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds; Asthma, Bronchitis and all alice
tons of the throat and lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. Price SOC and s1.00.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Srtr;tuagiats in Corvent,o,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct %. The spirit
ualists of the south, after two weeks of daily
lectures and sceances, held general conven-
ton and completed a permanent organiza,
tion Samuel Watson, d. D., of Memphis,
was chosen president, and Chattanooga was
made the southern headquarters. Special
literature will be distributed through the
south from this'city. Southern camp meet
ings of the association will be organized
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

New York, Oct 29-The examination in
the suit of Wlsl.1li :. Dinslnore against the
Philadelphia & Reading railroad, was con-
tiuned Neither f. B. Gowen nor Roscoe
Conkling was present. The only wit
ness examined was Isaac d. Bah
cock, treasurer Of the Adams Elk
press company, who was questioned
in regard to the business of his company in
New England as compared with western
states
Judge Barrett's order for the examination
Of President Willard was practically abro
gated by the transfer of the Northern Pacific
railroad cases to the United States courts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
THE NatleuaI s,ash Fsox.

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 29.-The follow
ing is the condition of the treasury: Gold
coin and bullion, s90s, IA $40; silver dollars
and bullion, $12O, 746, 674; fractional silver
coin, sf26, 67s, IT'S; United States notes, $685.
.Ss, 2s5; Total, s4O9, 800, 413 Certificates out
standing: Gold, $S2 ,0l9 $50; silver, $s5, O6l, :
III; currency, 81, 295 600
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
He Is for Mcdonald.

: CHICAGO, Oct. Ex-senator B. F. Jones,
of Louisiana, at the Grand Pacific, predicted
the future success of his political party in
state and national elections. Espousing the
cause of the Hon. Joseph E. Mcdonald, of
Indiana, he said that with such presiden-
tial nominee the Democracy would sweep
the country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
The Mayor wins the Fi.h,

ST. LOUIS, Oct 29-The city council at l
o'clock in the morning confirmed nearly all
Of Mayor Ewing's appointments which have
hung fire in that body, and over which there
have been almost continuous fights since last
May Chief of Police Traffic has ordered all
OF the poker-rooms closed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
0eean servica 10 ha s..,.a.n

LIVERPOOL, Oct 29.-After the sailing Of
the steamer Furnessia, October 81. the
Anchor line will suspend its service between
this port and New York for the winter.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
: Miser sstarves to DEAN.

Troy, N. Y, Oc1 90 David Adams, aged
s., died in Washington county, New York,
and it is alleged that he starved to death
Fifteen thousand dollars in securities were
found hidden in the house. The relatives ara
looking for $50, 600 more. His wife starved
to death ten years ago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Death OF am Old Merchant,

CLEVELAND, o., Oct 90 Charles N. Van
doom, of the firm of Lockwood, Vandoorn
& Taylor, engaged for thirty years in the
jobbing hardware trade of this citt, is dead
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Al Enater Wenkeninr.

EAsToN, Pa, Oct. 29-Smull, the alleged
horse thief, completed the nineteenth day of
his fast in the Belyidere jail at noon. He
complains of gripping pains in the stomach
and weakness He says he is greatly an
noyed at night by the noise of rats in the
corridor His pulse, 65.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
American Trnie IlolInrs

BERLIN, Oct 29.-Thenewspapers warn per
sons intending to emigrate not to buy United
States trade dollars, large quantities of
which have been imported into Germany for
sale at their face value.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Arrlved I'm PORE

New YORK, october 29.-Arrived, the
Fulda and the Oder from Bremen.
LONDON, October 29.-The Harmony and
Adriatic have arrived out.
New York, October 29.-Arrived, the
Nederiand, from Antwerp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

ALBANY, N Y, Oct 49, The jury in tn.
Carol case refused the application of ex
Mayor Nolan, in behalf of his daughter, q
divorce on the ground that her husband hac
committed adultery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Report Counrmea.

MONTREAL, Oct. 29.-The report that the
Dominion government viii guarantee per
cent. for ten years on the Canadian Pacific
stock is absolutely true
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
FalInre af HIanfreal.

MONTREAL, Oct. 29.-Taylor, Robertson &
Co., matters and furriers, have failed, with
liabilities of sS0,0u0 They offer so cents on
the dollars cents cash and rs cents in -four
months
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
John Rright moi COMING.

LONDON, Oct. 29.-John Bright states that
the report that he intended to visit America
this winter is untrue; he has no intention Of
going to that country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Of rnterest 20 Turkexs

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 49, The presi-
dent has issued q proclamation designating
Thursday, the Goth of November, as day Of
national thanksgiving.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
MIR. Moody's Labor In Ireland,

CORK, Oct. 29-The revival mission Of
Moody and Sankey at Cork is finished, and
they are to begin mission in Waterford
Their labors in Cagk were very successful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Gold from Europe

New York, Oct 29-The steamship Falda
brought 9102, 900 sterling in gold bars to the
British bank of North America; FAC, 600 to
l. Won Hoffman & Co., and 6l5, 900 francs to
Heidelbach, Jekelheimer & Co.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
swifehmen.s atrilxe Enani

KANSAS CRY, Oct 29.-The remaining
disaffected switchmen returned to work
and the brief effort at a strike is ended,
having caused but little Inconvenience.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

seony There were sixty ether men at work
in the shaft, and the conclusion knocked then
down. Several were stunned, and all felt the
effect Of the explosion.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Here's success co Anna.

DETROIT, Oct. 29-Anna DiclIinsons
stranded company is beginning to brace up,
and vii take the road agan next Tuesday at
Logansport, Ind.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
Lord Eorne sails for RueIana

QUEBEC, Oct 20. The departure of Lord
Lorne and the Princess Louise for England
in the steamship Sardinia was made the &C.
casion for great demonstration.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

Mrs. Laura Fenton. 77s Human street,
Chicago, H., says: Browns Iron Bitters
has completely cured me of dyspepsia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29

Mr.. Vogel, Of Waterbury, Conn.,, fell
from height of seyenty-fve feet and was
unhurt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-10-29
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The Fremont County record., 1883-02-10
CHRIST CHURCH.
The Entertainment Given fer Her
Benefit Tuesday Evening.

The entertainment given by the Ladies'
Guild, for the benefit of Christ Church, at
Blake's hall, on Tuesday evening last, was
we'll attended, and the performances were
such as to afford general qualification and
amusement.
The Parlor Orchestra opened with fine
overture The members of this musical
combination-Messrs. Anstett, Walter and
Haines-are talented artists, and play with
care and precision. They were gracefully
accompanied on this occasion by Mrs. DR..
Prentiss on the piano.
The dutch farce, Dink So, by Messrs.
Palmer, Conaway and McClanahan, was
given in good taste, and deservedly brought
down the house.
After an interlude by the Parlor Orches-
ira, the Methodist Episcopal Church Choir
rendered splendid quartet, " Stars of De-
scending Night" in the most excellent
manner. This choir is composed of Mrs.
Henry Earle, soprano; Miss Emma Ripley,
contralto Mr.. A. Sartor, tenor, and Mr. j.
T. Little, basso. Each member is culti-
waited vocalist, and the music they make is
of very high order. Miss Nellie Alling
is the organist of the choir, and plays with
delicacy, purity and grace. At the close OF
this quarteta persistent encore brought Mr..
Sartor to his feet with the statement that,
owing to severe headache, he could not
answer tho call. He graciously thanked
the audience for its appreciation.
The orchestra then gave q fine medley,
when the drama Il Change Of Base was pre-
sented. This is very interesting little
play, in two acts, the characters being sus-
tanned as follows: captain Dashwood, I"
Mr.. A C. Dickinson +" Flora, +" a rich, but
weak young lady, Miss Lizzie Dunkle I;
Miss Prim, an anxious old maid, Mrs.
G. T. Conaway; Tarbox, a drafted SOL
dicr from Skowhegan Mr.. G. 7. Conaway
Each of these ladies and gentlemen did
their parts well, and received merited ap-
plause.
The Methodist choir then gave another
very excellent quartet, which was highly
appreciated.
The entertainment concluded with a
laughable Irish farce, entitled Just Landed,
by Messrs McClanahan and Conaway.
Miss Minnie Mack's name was on the
programme for a solo; but, to the great dis
appointment of the audience, that young
lady was unable to sing, owing to Sc
we're cold.
The net proceeds ofthe entainment were
not great, but the rector, DIR. Pattee, is as
well satisfied as if they had been four
times as large.
Now the members of Christ church will
keep Lent, and eschew amusements fol-
forty days to come.
The Fremont County record., 1883-02-10
COUNTY ITEMS.

The Enterprise says the Good Templars
of Williamsburg have succeeded in closing
one saloon.
Coal Creek and Rockvale are to be con-
nected by telephone.
A Knights of Pythias lodge has been Or
ganized at Coal Creek.
The citizens of Coal Creek and surround
ing camps will celebrate the anniversary
of the passage of the enabling act, Febru-
ary %.
The number of pupils enrolled in the
Coal Creek public school during the month
of January was $50. The average standing
was ninety. Professor Woodruff, the prin-
cipal, is meeting with great success.
The citizens of Williamsburg are getting
up grand masquerade ball, to take place
on the 14th instant, the proceeds to be de-
voted to the benefit of the public school of
that district, which is in need of funds
d. D. Lewis, postmaster at Coal Creek,
publishes in the Coal Creek Enterprise a
reply to the petition for his removal, al
legged to have been gotten up by Messrs.
King, Hadden and Patterson. He talks
plainly, and defies his enemies.
DR.. A. 7. King, the Colorado Coal and
Iron Companys physician at Coal Creek
and Williamsburg, was arrested the other
day on complaint of d. d. Lewis, who
charged that King was practicing medicine
without the necessary credentials.