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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

Ex-Governor English, the richest man
and the largest real estate owner in New
Haven, Conn, predicts a rushing revival
OF all kinds of business in the spring, In
his opinion the present stagnation is moi
phenomenal. During presidential year;
dullness in trade is usual, and there is
no reason why this one should be an cx-
cepti0n. Governor English has been al
observer of presidential elections since
General jackson was elected in 1925 anC
his judgment should count
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
State of Virginia Robbed.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 3.-The irregularities
in the Office of the auditor of public accounts
of this state have created a great sensation
here. The loss which the commonwealth
will sustain cannot now be estimated, but it
is rumored it will foot up quarter of a
million. W. R. Smith, first clerk in the
auditors Office, whose duty it was to audit
and attend TO the class of accounts in which
the Irregularities have occurred, has made q
deed conveying all of his property in trust
for the benefit of the auditor Its value is
roughly estimated at SO 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

four days of each other both sons, and
there is but five days difference in the ages
of the youngest. The youngest son of Isaac
Martz is Rev. C. M. Martz, pastor of the
Sixth Christian church, of this city. And
the Oldest is also a minister, now living in
Kokomo Among the large number OF
guests there was only one, NJ B. Pentacost,
of this city, who witnessed the bridal cere-
mony of fifty years ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE
AND ST. paul.

It OWES and operates over 4,5GG miles Of road in
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa.
aud Dakotrr and its main lines, branches and con
nee ions reach all the great business centres OF HE
Northwest and Far West, it naturally answers Inc
description OF Short Line and best Tuule ac'Wrtu
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul aud Minneapolis.
Chicago, Milwaukee, La Crosse and WiuaOa
Chicago, Milwaukee, Aberdeen and ElcwiAlr.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and Siillwacr
Chicago, Milwaukee. WausaH and Merrill.
Chicago, Milwaukee. Beaver Dam and Oshkosh.
Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukesha aud Ueoa0u'owos
Chicago. Milwaukee, Madison, and Prairi dn Vuta
Chicago, Milwaukee, Owattonna and FarinU'l
Chicago, Bcloit, GAINESVILLE and Mineral Pou,
Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Dubuque.
Chicago, Clinton, Rock Island and Cedar Rapids.
Chicago, Cornell Bluffs and Omaha.
Chicago, Sioux City, Sioux Falls ana Yankiou
Chicago, Milwaukee, Mitchell and Chamberlain
Rock Island, Dubuque. ST. Paul and Minneapolis
Davenport, Calmar ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
Pullman Sleepers and the Finest htuing Cars III
the world are run on the main lines Of i'e Hhita1
Milwaukee " st. Paul Railway, and every "th
lion is paid to passengers by courteous rmt''j'
Of the Company.
s. 5. MERRILL, \. Y. u. CARPENTER,
General Manager, Gen. Pass. ~ TN AZ
]. T. CLARK, GEO. II. HEAFF"l'p,
Gcnl. Sup't. Asst Gen. Pass Agt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
DOUBLE GOLDEN WEDDING.
| Twin Brothers Who Married Twin Sister
Fifty Years Ago.

Fifty Years Ago.
lNDIANAPoIs, Ind, Dec 3-There was {
double golden wedding anniversary cele
brated at Arcadia on Thanksgiving day
which presented several peculiarly interest
ing features. The principals were Isaac
Martz and wife and Noses Martz and
wife. The venerable grooms are
twin brothers and the brides twin
sisters The former were born ii
Plqua, Ohio, May "a, 1912, and Lavina and
Tabitha Mccormick THE brides, in Fay etts
county, this state, February 27, 1876 The
double wedding was had November 81, 1884
The father OF the bride, lived near the inter
section of the old National road and Whit
river, and he boarded the commissioner!
while they surveyed and laid out the present
city of indianapolis In 1887 the Mertz fam
lies removed to Fayette county; afterwart
they lived in this city, but finally settled ii
Arcadia. The birthday and marriage ami
versaries fell upon tile 9th, although in dit
ferent months, and each family had lively,
children-seven boys and five girls Thu
est children of each couple were born within
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Lime in Baking Powders.

Prof. Il. A. Witthaus NJ. D., Medical
University, Buffalo, N. Y, who is the
highest authority, says that Calcium
Tartrate Improperly called Tartrate of
Lime, advertised as the lime found in
Baking Powders is derived from the
wines that produce Cream of Tarter. 1t
is constituent of the grape and other
fruits, and is absolutely harmless.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Damages IN Both Ways.

Sickness is the most expensive thing in
the world In two ways; it puts one to
direct cost, and prevents one from carn~
ing money by his labor, We say nothing
of suffering, for money cannot pay for
that. How much better to keep oneself
well by the Use of Parkers Tonic when
ever there is the slightest sign Of i'll
Lpaltn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
noua in E1x Months

That coil of hair on the back of your
head, dear lady. 1t is better than nothing
and deceives nobody. In six months or
less from that today you may dispense
with it Tyou are Inclined to give Parkers
Hair Balsam fair trial. Cleanses the
scalp, restores color, delicious dressing.
Not dye, not oily, elegantly perfumed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

SYRACUSE, Dec. "A sensation has been
caused by the arrest Sunday Of DR. Horace
Henderson and his sister Miss Abbie Hen
derson, upon the charge of Mrs. Henderson,
the doctors wife, with whom he has not lived
for two years. She alleges that the accused
have lived together for several weeks as mar
and wife. They Indignantly deny the story.
The prominence of the parties implicated
give great local interest to the case.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Lowell To the Scntchmen.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The Scotch residents in
London celebrated St Andrews day in their
Usual benevolent and social fashion Monday
evening b. grand banquet at the famous
Free Masons' tavern, in Great Queen street.
Tie entertainment was given in aid OF the
C;!eaoniGn orphan as Inn. Lord Aberdeen
presided, ana among the large number OF
distin suished persons present were Hon
James Russell Lowell, American minister,
and NJ Waddingtcn, French en-
bassador. Mr.. Lowell, in proposing
the health of the chairman, claimed
to have descended from the Scotch
through his mother The Scotch" he said
though mall and poor in national sense,
are strong in individuality, which creates a
marked impression wherever they GO,
especially in America" After the speech
making, which was listened to by q great
number of brilliantly attired ladies, who
crowded the galleries, the assemblage adj
| journed TO the ballroom, where dancing was
kept up to a very late hour The subscrip-
tions to the asylum from the guests present
amounted to over $1,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
bismarck Has tI,e Floor.

BERLIN, Dec. Sin supporting the steam
ship subsidy bill i'll the reichstag, Prhce
Bismarck denounced the policy of his OPP
ponents in hindering his efforts to develop
the production and commerce of the coun-
try. He predicted that the electors would
not long hesitate to pronounce their verdict
US to who are to blame for the country's
difficulties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
The EdncnfinnnI RiII

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec g. Representative
Willis, of Kentucky, in conversation with
a reporter O the United Press, said that he
felt quite sure the educational bill which
passed the senate last session would be taken
up at an early day in the house. With this
object in view, meeting of friends of the
measure VIII be held within day or So
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

A Daughter of the Desert in the Field.
DoNGoLA, Dec. 3.-Hostile tribes are
gathering beyond Meraive under the leader
ship of daughter of Mahmoud. One of the
Mahd's ieutenants was recently killed by
the troops of the mudir of Dongoia
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, is entitled to the
bakery on applicants for the postofflce.
One hundred and seven are reported thus
far and several back wards to hear from
vet.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. Levi W.
jackson, the confidence man whose plan was
to hire buildings employ forty or more me-
chanics for repairs, borrow SO piece from
them and abscond, was sentenced Monday to
five years in the house of correction
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Reducing Wages.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 3-The force of
laborers on the consolidated railroad was re-
duced on Monday by tho discharge of about
$50 men. The laborers retained will have
from 81. 80 day to Sl55, The hands in the
company's shops started on the eight hour
SnLntlnllA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

George Conkiin, the lion tanner, says
he will have nothing to do with cross
animals, nor use any other remedy for his
coughs and colds but DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

My son, aged nine years, was afflicted
with Catarrh, the use of Ely's Cream
Balm effected complete cure.-W E.
Hamman druggist, Eastern. Pa. go cts
package: See adv't.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Loss hy Fire.

ST. LOUIS, No, Dec. s. Fire burned the
repair shops of the Alton & Te1re Haute
railroad in East St Louis Monday night
Two locomotives were also burned Loss
about $25 900, covered by insurance
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Dec. .
Allan Mcintyre & Co.'S market circular
Of this evening says the markets on the
board Of trade were weak this morning,
but closed very strong. Wheat-Decem-
Der, opened 73Ac, closed 75%c; January,
opened 1870, cosed 741sc; May, opened
SO8lc, closed 81 }sc. Corn-Eeay opened
Sc, closed S51Sc; May, opened SIC, closed
37&c; January, opened 345s closed S5c.
Pork - January, opened Sl095, closed
Sll92H. Lard-January. opened SG.Ti5,
closed St. s..
Live Stock-Tho Union Stock Yards re-
ports the following range of prices: Hogs
Market quiet hut steady; now weak and
about 5Qli0c lower, especially on heavy hogs
light rather scarce; light grades, So. SD@425
common to choice; heavy mixed packing,
So S5@4.l0 common to far; 81. 10@4.S 50 fair
to choice; heavy shipping grades, $4.l0@4 80
Produce: BuRer-fne creamery, s5@
2Sc; good dairy, lag l6c: fair to good pack
ing, G1lOc. Eggs Fresh-laid, 23@2tc; ice
house, 33c; picked, 20c Potatoes Good to
Hay-Best timothy, S9@ll, and do prairie
sSG1l0 Fer ton Apples-Good to choice,
$1.IJW2 ~ per bib
New yerk.
New YORK, Dec. 2.
Wheat-9s@3sc lower; heavy, irregular
and but moderate business No. l white,
nominal; No. . red December, S01sc; Janu-
airy, S!t5 @s3L &c; February, S4X@S5Hc;
Marct, Size May. 9l&@9i&o. Corn-1
G%c higher and Guiot; mixedwestern spot,
44GD50c; future 49, @!S8c. Oats it'll
cut change; we tern, S2@3Sc. Provisions
Beef qui / and unchanged; news.extra, Sli.50
@l2.00. Pork, quiet and steady; new mess,
Sl2 75@l5.o %. Lard, quiet; steam, s7.2o,
st. Louis.
ST LOUIS, Dec 2
Wheat-Fraction higher but slow; No. 9
red, 15j1Go7576c, cash and December; T7sS q
use January; S17sc February; S61s9@S71lc,
May, closing at outside prices Corn-Higher
but inactive; 343s@35c cash; 329l @33c De.
cember; 3l24@32Hc January; S23s 1321ac
and slow; &c cash; S11z93Sssc May Rye
Higher; 4S1ac. Bariey-Quiet, COARSE.
Whisky - Steady, Sll2 Provisions
tive and stronger: Pork, so. 754l1 20 old
Sill 25@1l. 50 new. Bulk meats long clear
So 20; short ribs, $3.50; short clear, Sc TO-
Bacon, long clear, nc; short ribs, 7114Gl7ssc;
short clear, 49,, Everything held higher
at close. Lard, higher; 54@62sc.
Toledo.
TOLEDO, Ohio. Dec. 2
Wheat-Weak; No. = cash and December
6S18c; January, 69s4c; February, 7lc; May
7639c; No. 2 SOFT 751tc. Corn-Cash active
futures dull, No. . cash, 3S03Ss4c; year
361Sc asked January, 36c bid; May, SIC bid
No. 2 white. SIC; No 3 yellow, S5l5c Oat
Steady; No, I, PC. Clover Active; prime
$425
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 2
Wheat-Stronger; No. ., re; Decem
Der, nc; january, 725{c; February, 93kc
Corn-Firmer; No. ,, 354c. Oats-Quie
and steady; No. 3. 25c Rye-Stronger
No. l, 53c. Barley Weaker; No. 2, 5O1Sc
extra No. 3, 43c.
Detroit.
DETROIT Mich, Dec 2.
Wheat-Du and stagnant; No 1 white
75s4c cash and December; 76Ic January
No. 2 red, 76d4c cash and December; Tx
January; No. red, Gle; No. 2 white. roc
nominal; Michigan soft red, 76Ac. Corn
No, 2, SIC. Oats-Light mixed, Pc, nom
inal; No. white, 2S1sc; No. 2, 2GsIc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

REPUBLICANS generally did not enjoy
their turkeys on Thanksgiving day. The
fowls had too much of the flavor of
Grow" to be very palatable.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
A Loan for China.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The banking house of
Jardine, Mntheson & Co. have negotiated a
loan of 5,0O0,0 taels Isl 800, 900, for the
Chinese government
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Started to Work Again.

GLOUCESTER n J., Dec 3-The Glou-
cester City gingham mills after an enforced
idlene S of about a month, started up Mon
day morning A reduction of IS per cent
was made in all wages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Married i;ismarci<'s Second Cousin.

LONDON, Dec. 3.--The marriage of Mr..
Wilfred Grips of Gloucester, with the
Countess Helen Bismarck, youngest daughter
Of Count Bismarck, of Schieistein, cousin
Of the great chancellor, took place
Tuesday in the church at Wynnstay
Ruabon, the splendid country seat of
Sir Watkins Williams Wynn, NJ p, uncle
of the bride. Great interest has been felt in
society since the first news OF this match
TRANSFERRED, but as the marriage took place in
a remote spot in Wales, only the relatives
and friends of the parties concerned wit
messed the ceremony, and they were sufficient
to fill the church. The bride, who
was given away by her father, was
magnificently dressed and wore some Of her
wedding gifts, in the shape of superb jewels
Although the bridegroom is a commoner, he
comes of ancient stock Chis father was long a
member OF the house of commons. and is
reputed to be very wealthy. A splendid
breakfast was served at the mansion of Sir
Watkins Wynn, at which the happy couple
and guests were present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
pU1
yovakANO
IN WISE

Turn the screw until the pain is
all you can possibly bear, and
that's Rheumatism; turn the
screw once more, and that's
Neuralgia. Such was the def
milton of these two diseases
given his class by a Professor in
a medical college, and he added:
Gentlemen, the medical pro-
fession knows no certain cure
for either" The latter state
ment is no longer true, for it has
been proved time and again that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

The natritive properties of Colden's
Liquid Beef Tonic sustain the body with
out solid food. Colden's; no other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

1t turns out, unfortunately, that the
story of the Virginia plague was story
by Joe Mutation, is itself Mulhatton
story.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
"Rough on Coughs.' -

Knocks Cough or Geld endwise. For
children or adults. Troches, 15c. Liquid,
50c. AT druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

An Italian doctor says fresh air is 4
preventive of cholera. So it is Of many
other Ills human flesh is heir to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
CoIored Clergymen Attack the PIenary
Council.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3.-The colored Meth
odist ministers Of this city are greatly exer
cised over remarks claimed to have been
made by Bishop Gross before the plenary
council regarding tie eoiored people Of the
south. Bishop Gross, it is said, referred to
many Of the coiored ministers of Georgia as
illiterate and acting in the capacity of the
blind leading tie blind" The bishop, it is
alieael, also said that the colored people Of
Georg a as class were immoral, not so much
through their own fault as in the fact that
until recently they had none of the ad-
vantages of the white race. A meeting Of
the colorel ministers was held in Bethel
church for the purpose OF protesting against
the bishops alleged remarks. An address
was adopted which among other things
declares: I'VE admit that as a general
thing our ministers are poor colored men,
tie vast majority OF them uneducated,
but we protest against the assertion that
they only make travesty of religion, and
are blind leaders of the blind.'' The address
thea charges; "That in practice many Of
the great truths of that holy faith whence
al morality must grow are almost totally
ignored by the Catholic church" Bitter
speeches were made By several of the colored
clergyEea, charging the Catholic bishop
with tiSotry. They declared that the
colored nistry were perfectly able to take
care o. the religious training of their race
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

Thomas A. Doyle, who has served sew
enteen years as Mayor of Providence, r.
l., has been renominatcd by the republi-
| cInG
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON 4 o,1>,y
CnCAGO, MlLWAUkEE 4 ST. NM
ROCK ISLAND TRANS.
R0CK ISLAND & PEORIA RAllwAy.
lsnoarEsr RourE ro rnE eAsr An nL.n1

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LEAVE. ARRIVE.
tast EN pteSH..'.s-'' sou A NJ, l2,55 r. ~
MAJ a,d fa:'..'.--..- ! 80 T. N. 500 P NJ
aCeoin.houa,loh'' ~ r. M goo NJ
way fFetBhI 80. -.'o.op A NJ. iUOP VI
Depot Twentieth street.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. z
Wheat-Stronger; No. ., re; Decem
Der, re; january, 72]zc; February, G3kc
Corn-Firmer; No. 2 354c. Oats-Quie
and steady; No. 3, Csc. Rye-Stronger
No l, 5Sc. Barley Weaker; No. 2. 501Sc
extra No 3, 43c
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

WALLA WALLA, W. T., Dec 3.-The
Statesman publishes the following letter from
George c. Gorham
'MY DEAR SIR:-The defeat of Blaine has
put an end 60 sham Repubiicanism, which
mas for years been the concubine Of the
Democratic TURK If the Republicans
who are devoted to justice and
equal rights will cease installing the
false tor the true and cease
stoning their prophets and enshrining cheats
and prostitutes, there can bo reformed Re
publican PARTY. II tie Fields, the HalSteads
the BlaineS, and the like, are still to be our
Aarons in the wilderness. then it would be a
crime to restore party in which they can
flourish. As for the negro, he will thrive
better by a little wholesome neglect from
tlT So who use him only as party shib-
boleth i'll the north while conspiring against
him in the south. The republic has some
dark problems TO solve, but the
defeat of the man who was vio-
lentiy opposed to Mahones coalition
in 1881, 'S2, and 'SS, and to the force bill in
1875 is surely a step forward Blaine says
he was defeated because Barckard arrested
the desertion of Catholics from the Demo-
cratic ranks. What "a confession He re
ceived the vote of one-third Of the Demo
cratic party of the United Statos, else lie
would not have carried ten states, perhaps
not six. l shall wait to see whether the
party tries TO recover strength by bHiding
on its disease before | hasten my 'conclu
sions as to the future. Very truly your
frielid, GEORGE 2. GORHAM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

Governor Cleveland was born In Essex
county, New Jersey. In Essex Garfield
had 2, 912 majority; Blaine had 1918
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
Toledo,

TOLEDO, Ohio. Dec. 2
Wheat-Weak; No. cash and December,
6S16c; January, $3.50; February, 7lc; May,
7634c; No. soft, 751c. Corn-Cash active;
futures dull, No. 2 cash, 3S@3Ss4c; year,
S61sc asked; January, s6c bid; May, SIC bid;
Steady; No, ;, PC. Clover Active; prime,
S425
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 2.
Wheat-Dull and stagnant; No / white,
75S4c cash and December; 761Gc January;
No. red, 76hc cash and December; 77HC
january; No, red, Gle; No , white. roc,
nominal; Michigan soft red, 76kc Corn
No, 2, SIC. Oats-Light mixed, Pc nom
inal; No. white, 2S1sc; No. 2, 2GsIc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03

SHORT i. !. :: Il: !. !. :
Idea OF jus, what is rgguir
Line. ; :: Al. 4: {. a: !: 81 a. =
fnr1li ~. w fh.. rrt.ai.st rQilMuA nm N,neriL.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
ROCK ISLAND DAILY ARGUS,

J. W. POTTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-12-03
HE DAILY Argus.

Only Democratic Daily IN the Eleventh Con-
gressiOnal District.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08

$977 40, which is 1857, less than the
estimate and 1918, 965 less than the ap-
preparation for the present year The
measure reduces the contingent expen-
SEES of legations $65, 500 and of CONSUL
ates $4,000. The allowance for clerk
hire at consulates is reduced $50, 600.
The annual salaries of the ministers to
Austria and Italy are reduced from si2.-
900. to $4,000 The office of agent and
consul-general at Cairo is made a con
sulate at an annual sal.ry of s.. 900
The office of minister to Roumania, Ser
via and Greece is abolished, and consuls
provided for Greece and Roumania. A
similar change is made in the office
minister to Bolivia. The consul-general-
ship of Madrid and the consulship Of
Honolulu are abolished, as are num-
Der, of unimportant consulates at other
places. The salary of the minister to
Columbia is increased from 81 800 to
$40, 900 and the consular general at
Hong Kong from $4,000 to $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-08
CABLEGRAMS.

TIE French government is preparing
to reduce the French squadron in Chi
nese waters.
A DIsTPACH from Berber reports that
four brigades of the Bashi Bazouks and
half regiment have joined the reb-
els.
DAILY, suspected 6ynamiter, has been
removed from Birkenhead to Chester
castle, to prevent the possibility. of es-
cape.
OF the arrests in England recently
none of the persons have been found to
have any connection whatever with
what is known as the American dyna-
mite party.
ALL the German Princes have agreed
if the Reichstag rejects the measure
prolonging the anti-socialist law the dis
solution of that body shall ensue.
MRS HELEN CowELs PoMEROY, wife
of the American Minister at Cairo, and
daughter .of Edwin Cowles of Cleye-
land, died Monday at Florence Italy.
ADvIcEs from Cape Town mention a
strike and serious disorders in the dia-
mond fields The men are searching
daily at the conclusion of work.
A SENSATION was caused in the reich
stag, Saturday, by the statement that
the anarchists had placed sixteen pounds
of dynamite under the statue Germania
at Niederwald, shortly before its unveil-
ing. A terrible catastrophe was only
prevented by a heavy rainfall, which
rendered the explosive harmless, The
dynamite was discovered after the as
semblage had dispersed.
GLADSTONE said latest advices from
Khartoum indicated the city in no mil
itary danger. He was unable to speak
in regard to the termination of Cor
don's mission until he received replies
to she communications the government
had addressed Gordon.
ASHLEY, Under Colonial Secretary
stated the Anglo-French Commission
appointed TO regulate the Newfound
land fisheries. had signed an agreement
modifying and defining French rights
subject to the confirmation of the two
countries Newfoundland will be con
suited before final signature. The gov
eminent believed the agreement would
be greatly advantageous to British in
forests