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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08

The work of dredging the Eastern branch
has been discontinued on account OF the
freezing weather. This work, which has
been done by employees of the navy yard, has
been going on for year, and the men cm-
ployed on it will be put to work cutting ice
for the ice houses Of the yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08
MIR. HlIIyer,s Accident.

The published accounts in yesterdays
papers of the severe accident happening to
Mr.. Frank j. Hillyer in tho studio OF Mr..
Gustave Forsberg arc greatly exaggerated.
The affair alluded to was known to his friends
and others, and was not deemed worthy of
putting in print.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08
The GreelY ROnrd.

DR.. Ross, who was to appear before. the
Greedy relief board at the navy department
yesterday, did not come, and the board adj
journed until to-day, when Engineer Mel
vile, of the Jeanette, and Lieut.. Berry, Of
the Rogers, will DO heard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08
The Aauetluct Extension.

The work on the dam and reservoir of tho
aqueduct extension has boon discontinued on
account of the freeze. Tho government quarry
has been opened, and stone will be gotten out.
Lieut.. Symonds, Of the corps of engineers,
U. S. A., will have charge Of the work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

We invite inspection of our
new and complete line of these
goods. The location of this
department on our second floor
accessible by elevator-af-
fords unequaled advantages for
the examination of these goods.
We offer this year, in addi-
ton to our regular line, a COM
plete line of
Northumberland French Underwear,
at very attractive prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08
EMBROIDERIES.

We call special attention to
our new line of Hamburg Edg-
ings and lnsertings, and invite
inspection Of the large line we
offer at
1aH and CSC per yard.
In Oriental Laces we offer
special and extraordinary bar
gains at
CSC per. yard.
In Medices and Torchon
Laces we offer extr good value
for
I2Hc per yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
John NJ. McClintock and Annie Conrad; Will
lam 4. Burrows and Helen NJ. Harry, both of
Tennallytown, ID. c.; Sandy johnson and
Mary Trammell, both of Fairfax county,
Virginia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08

No christmas table should be without bottle
of Angostula Bitters, the world renowned appc.
tier OF exquisite favor. Ask tor the genuine ar.
ticle manufactured by Dr. j. q. b. Slegeit II Sons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08

Gen. ORRIS L. MANN. sheriff of Chicago, ILL.,
gives this us his ex periencc with ~. Jacobs OIL :
some time ago was troubled with rheumatism.
/ tried St. Jacobs Oil, and was not long sufferer"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-08

WADLEY, GA.-Dr, B. r. Doyle says: 81
consider Browns Iron Bitter's superior as a
tonic to any preparation now in use"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
INGREDIENTS FOR A ROW.
The Matters in Dispute with Refer
ence 10 the West African Coast.

The Matters in Dispute with Refer
enee 10 the West African Coast.
BERLIN, May 15.-Germany has assumed the
suzerainty of the bay of Angra Peguena and
the neighboring territories on the west Afri-
can coast, the claims of England thereto
having been decided to be invalid.
LONDON, May 15-Considerable dissatis-
faction is expressed among merchants and
traders doing business on the west coast of
Africa, over the decision regarding the terri
tory in the vicinity of Angra Piquina, by
which Germany suzerainty of that portion
of the west of Africa is established. LIS as
serted by the naval officers who were sent
there to investigate the claims of Germany
and England that the decision is very
unjust, as it was clearly established at the
inquiry that this territory had been coded
years ago by Chief David Christian to
British subjects namely: Deposs, Spence
and Capt Sinclaire, and that the claims of
the German traders, Messrs. Luderitz
& Co, who it was alleged bought
the territory from chief call
ing himself Joseph Frederick, some
years afterwards, was worthless. Luderitz
& Co, claimed the whole coast line south, as
far as Orange river, about 300 miles. The
price given, appears to have been some arms
and ammunition. Luderitz & Co. actually
demanded payment of customs duties on
goods sent from Cape Town to British traders
in Namaqualand; the demands, however
were refused. There are silver and copper
mines in the neighborhood of Angra Pc
Quina,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Although Mr. Beecher dwells in q glass
house and an exceedingly frail one at that,
he cannot resist the temptation to throw
stones. He observed aprapos of Mr..
Blain's candiadacy that ''his nomination
would be public calamity and his elect
ion national disgrace" Mr. Beecher
alone. The Maine statesman is not noted
for his pacific disposition and there is that
in Mr. Bcecher's past career which he
cannot afford to have raked up. What
ever may truthfully be urged against Mr..
Blaine there is no question that he is
MORALLY the superior of the hero of the
nastiest scandal of recent times.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Raid on the Tobacco Tax.

SPRINGBIELD, Mass, May l5.-The officers
of the New England Tobacco Growers asso
citation have inaugurated movement to Sc
cure the repeal of all internal revenue taxes
on tobacco The growers and packers in the
trade throughout the country are expected tc
unite in its favor Assurances of co-opera
ton have been received from the New York
Tobacco Board of Trade, and a move
ment has. been started for a coalition
with the southern and western politician:
and tobacco men. A meeting to complete
the arrangements viii be held in Hartford
on Saturday The abolishing of the tobacco
tax and the discharge of 1900 government
employees 1t is claimed, would save $780,
600 expenses, and an annual $50, G00,O00 Of
revenue The New England growers have
an association of over 1000 members, and
ample fund. They are emboldened by Sc
curing protection against Sumatra tobacco,
which saved the American growers ovel
81 900, 600 during the past year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
THE NEGROES OF THE NORTH.
New York Sun,

The general good sense displayed by
the colored citizens who met last week at
Pittsburgh was particularly conspicuous
in the refusal of the conference to make
itself over TO the Republican party. The
negroes of the North are beginning to see
clearly and to say boldly that the alleged
debt of gratitude due by their race to the
Republican party does not amount to pol
itiCal vassalage forever.
Every such declaration Of independent
manhood is q sign, for it marks the pro
gress of our c0lored fellow citizens to-
ward correct understanding of American
principles There are forms of slavery
besides that from which the negroes were
emancipated twenty one years ago There
are shackles not of iron, and whip lashes
of other than the plantation type.
Let us look at a few of the Northern
States which, together. are indispensable
to the success of the Republican party in
Presidential election. In Connecticut
there were, four years ago, 1888 colored
males of the voting age. 1t is within
bounds to put the present colOred vote
of Connecticut at $500. Gen. Garfield
carried Connecticut by only 1866 votes
Indiana is a very close State By the
last census the number of negroes there
over twenty one years of age was 10,739.
The transfer of this political strength
from one side to the other means change
of 81, 900 votes in the result. Garfield
carried Indiana by only 6,642.
Illinois has been steadily Republican
The negroes of voting are in that State
numbered 1866. Garfeld's majority was
10, 1852. Had 1000 colored citizent of Il
linois transferred their allegiance to the
Democratic party Illinois would have been
ost to the Republicans.
The great State of Pennsylvania con
tanned 90, 1872 negroes with votes. Gar
fields majority was 1895. 1t was in the
power of less thar one third of the Rep
ublican negroes of Pennsylvania to give
that State to Hancock by united action
against the party which loves them only
Just before election day.
Gen. Gartield's own State (Ohio) gave
him a majority of but 25, 155. The cen
sus assignes 81, FOG possible colored votes
to Ohio. Less than 5000 of these votes
would have given the State to the Dem
ocrats.
New York had in 1880 colored pop
ulation including 20'059 males of the age
for citizenship Garfeld's majority was
$500.
We commend these significant figures
to our colored friends for careful consid-
Grafton. Here are six Northern States,
with 1872 electoral votes out of the total
of 401 in the College, all carried foul
years ago for the Republican candidate
solely by the negro vote. The time has
come around again when the party which
assumes to own the negro and his ballot
rewards him for the past and entreats
him for the future with such empty ex-
pressions Of solicitude for his welfare as
are to be found in the platforms of the
conventions. What other recognition hal
he obtained after twenty one years Of
moral and political servitude? Appoint
ment here and there as the alternate t.
some white delegates to Chicago. and il
New Jersey the doubtful honor of being
considered little more respectable thar
Secor Robson.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Governor Hamilton will deliver tt

Governor Hamilton will deliver the
Aecoration Day address at Morrison, nIl.
Maj. J. W. Vance, of Paris, Ills, has
been appointed adjutant general Of the state.
A negro, Hardy Grady, was lynched
in bingham county, Ga, for attempted
outrage
Walter S. Johnston has been ap-
pointed receiver Of the Marine National
bank of New York
The editor of The Century Magazine
received 200 poems last month, of which ouly
one was accepted.
The pastors of Peoria, H., churches
have held meeting 10 protest against Sun
day base ball playing,
The house of commons rejected the
censure motion by a vote of SOB to 275. The
Parnellites voted with the minority.
Lew Wallace, United States minister
to Turkey, has left Constantinople on a four
months leave of absence in America.
The extra session of the California
legislature has been concluded leaving uu
| done the business for which it was called.
The board of equalization of Missouri
values the railroad property of the state at
| S42, 900, 900 - s., 000,0G0 increase over last
year.
Drunken negroes cut Tom Henry
| (colored) almost to pieces at Uniontown, Ky,
and ended his sufferngs by killing him With
bullet
National league games Tuesday re-
suited: Boston s. Cncago 3; Providence 4,
| Detroit :; New York 90 Buffalo 5; Phila~
| delphia 6, Cleveland L
Joel Chandler Harris, better known
as @Uncle Remus,' has written The poem Tor
the Decoration day exercises at Atlanta, Ga.
1t is in plantation negro dialect
o. e. Hoyey, editor of The Reed
City News, Michigan, has been sentenced To
the Detroit house Of correction for one year
| for publishing an obscene article.
The Jefferson county Qlls.) Demo
Gratis held their convention at Mount Vernon,
instIucting for Tilden and Hendricks on the
national ticket and Carter II. Harrison for
| governor.
Col. Fred Grant said at New York
that his father, brother, and himself had been
fools in their connection with Ferdinand
Ward and that at present, nothing was toe
strong to say against Ward.
| The assignee of B. T. Aliens estate
made his final report Tuesday at Des Moines
showing SAFE, 062. "a collected, and SAT, CO.. Z!
expended The register in bankruptcy re.
commends that the assignee be discharged
The mayor of st. Paul has comprom
ised with the saloon-keepers and ordered that
they close their saloons ON Sunday in tht
morning when the good people are going t.
church. They may open doors at 9 o'ciocl
in the afternoon.
A resolution to establish Evangelical
missions" among the Roman Catholics of thi
country, particularly the French and Italian
in large cities, was adopted by the missions
committee of the Methodist general confer
ence, in session at Philadelphia
A Pittsburg astrologer has discovered
that Mr. Blaine's horoscope was not favor
able one. The heavenly conditions unde
which he entered this world were moi
suspicious, as the planets were in bad shap'
and the evil in his nativity greatly pre-
dominated over the good
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

THE net receipts at the walking match
which terminated in New York on Satur-
day evening were about $40, 200. OF this
sum the winner, an ex Alderman, received
$4,000 the second man IS, 900, the third
$4,000 and the othet who stayed in until
the end smaller amounts. In view OF
this golden haul it is not surprising at
tending Aidermanic station should have
been lured away from politics to pedes
traism. Times have to be very lively
when member of a City Council can
make $50 900 in one week legitimately.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

CHICAGO, May l5.-Mayor Harrison was
asked whom he had in..mind when he wrote to
Bond county stating that war Democrat
should be placed on the ticket for governor.
Morrison" he replied.
Are you honest in that, or is it bit of
sarcaSm?"
"No; honestly mean it. | think Morrison
would run as well as any man who could be
put up. think he could run as we'll as
could"
"You admit, then, that Oglesby is hard
man to beatp
al think he will run well, but what makes
him so popular is the way in which the news
papers have favored him There is boom
for him at present which will soon die out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

an washington City ana EfseWnefes
WASHINGTON CITY, May 4.-The tumble
in stocks in New York causes quite panic
among congressman. Many of them are per-
sonally interested in stocks, some carrying
large lots and others taking small ventures
frequently There is constant run
of members from the floor Of the house tc
the little telegraph Office in the lobby, where
the latest quotations are bulletined and agood
many long faces are observed among those
returning.
BosroN, May 1.-THE banks in Boston
acting as correspondents of the Metropolitan
bank, of New York, were visited with the
view of ascertaining the amount of bal
ance between them and the Metropolitan
In each case the officers stated that the bal
ance was small, and they were nowise af-
fected.
PHILADELPHIA, May 14.-The suspension OF
Charles M. Bayard, stock-broker, is an
nounced The liabilities are not heavy.
There was drop in prices here in conse
quence of the panic in New York, but the
banks are not likely to be affected.
At Pittsburg the oil market was completely
demoralized, but no failures were reported.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

WALL STREET, $50 p. m.-The Clearing
House association has just adjourned, after
adopting the following:
Resolved, That in view of the present crisis
the banks of this association, for the purpose
of sustaining each other and the business of
the community
Resolved, That committee of five be APP
pointed to receive the banks tmembefS of
the association, bills receivable or other Sc
curities to be approved by said committee
who are authorized, therefore, by such de-
posting banks to loan certificates bearing in
terest of per cent. per annum, not in
excess of 70 per cent of the securi-
ties or bills receivable SO deposited,
except in case of United States bonds, and
said certificates shall be received in settle
ment Of balances at the clearing-hous
The following gentlemen comprise the COM
mittee: F. D. Tappan, George S. Coe, j. D.
Vermilye, George G. Williams, W. A. Wall
and Edward H. Perkins,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

THE latest advices touching Jim Keene's
failure are to the effect that he will be
able to pay all his debts and retire into
private life with handsome income. We
suspect after all that Keene's failure was
a scheme for a lot of free advertising. At
any rate Willard and Keene have created
impression that it is impossible for Wall
street dealer to fail poor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

NEW YORK, May 14-Jay Gould, shortly
before i a. m, came out of the Safe Deposit
company with Morrison und the clerk with a
large canvass bag of securities, He looked
pale and nervous, and appeared so much
troubled that it was apparent to every one
who saw him slowly walking down
Broadway, his eyes looking towards the
pavement. At his office crowd of people
endeavored to get some sympathy out of him
for the future course of the market In
reply to q question as to what would be the
result of these heavy failures, he slowly said
in words scarcely above whisper, Il think
If will he ha.ter
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Methodist General Conferen &c.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-At the confer
ence of the Methodist church, Bishop Merrill
in the chair, Rev. S. Lakin, of central Ala
bama conducted devotional exercises
Rev. DR.. Mast was invited TO the
platform. Rev j. G.. Miller, a superan
nuated preacher, from Lincoln, Neb., who
subscribed $4,000 to the Church Extension
society, was also invited to the platform.
A resolution was adopted that a COMMITTEES
of thirteen be appointed to nominate trustee.
for church Institutions
The matter of the report of the COMMITTEES
on Episcopacy relative to the residence of 6
bishop in India was then taken up.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
New Advertisements.
Agents Wanted.

Reader, your name printed or circulars, show
cards, wood signs, etc. TO establish Won perma
nently in selling our Safety Lamp Burner: its long
needed: fits all lamps gives large light: has nickel
cone reflector lever puts it ont; no blowing or ex
plosons or turning down wick; puts itself out il
upset; can fill it without removing burner or chin
ney; no wearing out screws or collars it lasts ten
years. Sells at sight, exclusive territory given
sample, postpaid, 35c. For illustrated circulars
testimonials, agents reports. TERMS etc, address
Newark, NewJersey. Please mention this paper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth-
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was despaired Of, until I'M last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh so pounds, in a few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hartz
& Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

DR.. Prices Vanilla flavor Is extracted
from the vanilla pod. obtained from Mex
leo. This popular flavor, as made by DIR.
Price, embodles all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable fruit, and is free from
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor, get DR.. Prices Special
Flavoring extracts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO. Nav 1,

CHlCAGO, May IL
Allan McIntyre & Co.'s circular of this
evening says: The news from New York had
a weakening effect on the board of trade and
Wheat-Very weak; June, opened size,
closed $3.50; July, opened s9h, closed SS14c;
August, opened Sc, closed SS1sc. Corn
Strong; June, opened Soc, closed 561Sc; July,
opened 57$sc, closed 57%c. Oats-Strong;
June, opened 3Sc, closed 331sc. Pork
Weaker; June, opened S17.30, closed $172n.
Lard-June. opened and:closed. $3.50.
Live Stock-The Union stock yards reports
the following range of prices: Hogs-Mar-
ket fairly active and moderately firm; light
lots unchanged; heavy lots, 5@l0c higher.
S.. 1895. 90 light; S545@5S5 rough packing;
and S. 90@6 Is heavy packing and shipping
lots. Cattle-Market steady; exports, S6.40
@6.65; good to choice, s6.00@6.40; common
to fair, S5.50@h00; butchers, S300@5 IS;
stocaNrs, s475@5.S0. Sheep-Market unset
tied; shorns s4O0@6 90; wooded, 5000. 90.
Produce: hPuttsr--Dull; fine creamery,
packing packing, .4gac Eggs~polng better; 1 fair
southern, lSc; choice northern, l31E@14c
observation-disclosures and dull; fair to good
southern, S2@3 per case, 24c OTIS Illinois
do, sS@4 Potatoes-Dull, but firm; old,
fair stock, 2O@25c; good to choice, 50@35c;
new, 1894 per Dbl.
New York.
New YORK, May a.
Wheat-s21kQ3sc lower and excited and
feverish; active speculative trading; No.
white, nominal; No. red, May, $1.00l5
June, 1.00s9L03; July, $L02@l.0 4B;
August, sloaQ10411Ss; September, $lol%@
LOS. Corn.-H@4c lower; mixed western
HG%c lower: western, 37@46c Provis-
fons-Beef unchanged. Pork dull; new mess,
$3.50; old SIT. Lard lower; steam-rendered,
$S55.
81. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, May a.
Wheat-Active, lower and unsettled, but
not excited; No red, SL1215@L15 cash:
ST. Is May; s1.0S14@L0Ss4, cios ag Sl.0S1s
June; 94s1 @95hc, closing 9455c July; 9lssW
91%c, closing 9I9lc; August, 5000
901sc, closing 90%c year; No. 3 red
sI63 bid Corn-Lower and very slow;
SIC cash; 5l%@52c May; 521sc June
ing at inside prices. Oats-Very duh
33x@33c cash; 32s4c bid May; S3kc bid
June. Rye-Higher; 64c. Barley-DuI;
G0@S0c. Whisky-Steady; Sill Pro-
visions-Pork, jobbing, sl7 Bulk Meats
Long clear, IS. 30; short ribs, s. 40; short
clear, $s65. Bacon--Long clear. 50; short
ribs, 81. 10; short clear, SO. 30@9 40 Lard
Dull; small lots. S.. l215.
Toledo.
TOLEDO, May IA,
Wheat-Dull and lower; No red, cash
92@94c; May, 92e bid; June, 9311e; July
e4c, August, So &c. Corn-Quiet and firm
high mixed, &c asked; No. 2 cash OF May,
5S1ae; June. 5Se; July, 5Ss<c; rejected, 5sc
no grade, see. Oats-Dull but firm, No.
white, 39c; No. cash, May and June. 56c
| asked; rejected, SIC.
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, May IA.
Wheat-Unsettled and weaker; SS4c No
2 and May, soc June, 901se July. Corn
Unchanged; No 2, SIC Oats-Nominal; $50
| 3slze asked No. white. Rye-Steadier
| No. l, Csc; No. 3, 5SAc. Barley-Stroag
| No. 2, roc; extra No. 8, 64c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

NEW ORLEANS, May l5,-The steamer
New Orleans cylinder-head blew off when
200 miles from the passes, scalding First
Assistant Engineer McCrary to death, and
scalding four other men slightly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

The glory OF man Is his strength. If
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; 6 for IS -
At druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Rrutc Arrested.

INDIANAPOLIS, May l5-John Pugh, aged
81, has been arrested for attempting to out
rage the 6-year old daughter of Tony Albert
son. Strong police interference was neces-
sary to save him from being lynched
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Aliens Brain Food botanical extract
strengthens the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility, Nervousness, headache
unnatural losses, and all weakness OF
Generative System; it never fails. 81 pkg
for Sat- druggists. or Aliens Phar-
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