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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
POLITICAL ITEMS.

The Democrats of the Ninateentr. Con
gressional district nominated r. W Town
shend, of Shawneetown, for representative,
by reclamation.
1t is expected that the vote of Cook county,
Illinois, will be largely increased at the No
vember election over that of 1850, which wa.
0,2S6 1t is estimated by politicians that it
may reach 10000
Spalding collector of customs at Chicago,
has resigned his membership in the Republic
can state committee The committee selected
VIM. O. Olsen to fill the place as elector OF
Asa Burber, of the Fifteenth district, who re-
fused to serve.
Carl Schurz addressed a large audience in
the Grand opera house at New York on Tues
day night. The crowd appeared to be largely
composed of Blaine and Cleveland men, who
applaudsd and Kissed in about equal proper
tions the names of the two candidates.
A state convention of the Grsenback-L Labor
party of Illinois will be held at Bloomington
Aug a. Greenbackers, Anti Monopolists
and labor reformers are invited to send dele
gates. The committee recommends the i'm
mediate calling Of county conventions in al
organized counties and of mass convention;
in all unorganized counties.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
BLAINE DEsPAIRS OF THE OLD BAY
STATE.


The political situation in Massachusetts
is growing more discouraglng to the
Blaine people with the coming of each
day. The headquarters of the state cen
tral committee at Boston, always in the
past campaigns 30 full of vigor, enthusi>
asm and work, are now perfectly lifeless.
No work is being done and little lndica-
ton that much will be- This condition
of affairs comes from the fact that several
of the most ardent and enthusiastic mem>
bers of the committee have resigned and
Joined the independents in their fight
against Blaine and Logan, while half
dozen other designations of members who
are going to join the Independents are
awaiting the action of the remaining
committeeman, many of whom are also
said to be shaky.
These discouraging drawbacks, together
with the general dissatisfaction of repub-
lican voters throughout the state with Mr..
Blaine, have thoroughly disheartened the
Massachusetts Blaine leaders. One Of
the chief members of the state central
committee was interviewed by a Boston
reporter the other day and spoke candidly
on the situation. He said:
If the state committee was harmonious
and could be depended upon, Mr.. Blaine
could carry the state, but with the indie
pendents perfectly organized, as they arc
rapidly becoming, and the democrats
fully alive to the even chance of success
it would be very difficult thing to get
out the vote which would naturally be fol-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

The mustache seems to be the most
modern and powerful preventive against
cholera A cautious cholera avoider in
Southern France recently died his mus
tache with carbolic acid in order to filter
and fumigate cholera microbes before
they had chance to touch his olfactories
or lungs. Thus equipped he defied the
scourge, and his beardless relatives took
the hint and procured and donned false
mustaches that they saturated in the so
luton. Then the young ladies of the
establishment, emulating the healthful
example of the more muscular sex, Sc
cured hirsmt appendages Tor the lip, and
irrigated them with sanitary disinfectant.
The townsmen and neighbors adopted the
clever and ornamental device, and posi-
bly, by this time the anti malarial mus
taches may have spread over all France.
To young men of this country the exam
pie is plain The cholera is coming,
provide yourself with mustaches.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Mysterious shooting Affair.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Aug. "Wednesday
afternoon Alexander Merriman, photo
grapher, went to the residence of Mrs. John
Rodd, on Arch street, in Allegheny, and
asked for her son-in-law, Benjamin Moore, a
prominent young business man. Merriman
was shown into the parlor and Moore in a
few minutes followed him into the room.
What passed between them is not known, but
in less than five minutes after Moore entered
the room the sharp report of a pistol was
heard, and MerTiman ran out of the house.
Moore was found lying on the floor with a
bullet-hole through his left side. An ex-
animation showed that the ball had passed
through both lungs, inficting a
wound which, in all probability, will be
fatal Merriman went Immediately to the
mayors office and gave himself up. Both
refused to say anything about the shooting.
Moore is a widower his wife having been
dead about year. Merriman Is married,
having wife and family.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
SELECTED ITEMS.
Picked Out from the Daily Budget by
Telegraph.
The Great Day at Gettysburg Enc
campment-Mr. Blaine Future
M0vements-The Cholera
-Ptthy Paragraphs.

CAMP GETTYSBURG, Pa, ug.7.-Wednes-
day was the great day Of the Gettysburg en-
campment. Secretary of War Lincoln and
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan reached Gettysburg at
an early hour in the morning and slept the
sleep of the just in their car on the track,
until they were aroused by the ar
rival of Col North and the Sheridan
troop, who had been detailed to
escort the distinguished visitors. At $50
Capt. Jones, riding proudly at the head of
the troops named after the lieutenant gem
eral, drew his command up in line before the
division headquarters and saluted as little
Phil jumped out of the carriage and greeted
Gen. Hartranft. In the same carriage We're
Secretary of War Lincoln and his little son
Jack. Coils Gregory, Sheridan and Volk-
man, of the lieutenant generals staff, were
in another carriage accompanied by Com
missary General MacFeely. Gen. Sheridan
rode through the camp at | o'clock and at
8 the division paraded in ready marching
order for inspection by the head of the
United States army. AT 9 o'clock in
the evening the entire party will leave
for New York in order to be present at the
reception to Lieut. Greedy at Governor
Island. Gen. Hancock will not be here.
The Eighteenth regiment was inspected in
the morning and made a very creditable
showing. The city troops arrived and an en-
tire brigade is in camp, The camp will b.
broken on Friday night and Saturday morn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
BLAINE. Future Movements.

BAR HARBoR, Me, Aug. Mr.. Blaine's
movements for few days are as follows:
Wednesday he spent at Portland, where he
was received at the city hall by the merchants
and manufacturers; Thursday he will go to
Old Orchard Beach, and on Friday attend
the meeting of the Grand Army of
the Republic, at Augusta, where the
governor reviews the state military
He may return here Saturday. On
Tuesday, Aug H. he will attend the mass
meeting of Republicans at Lake Marancook,
which viii be the opening Of the Maine cam
gaign, returning to Bar Harbor Wednesday;
Tuesday, Aug g. he viii attend the meeting
to be held at Strong, near Harrington Me-,
for the purpose of celebrating the thirtieth
anniversary of the Republican party
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
The Rartholdi Pedestal.

NEW YORK, Aug. despite the torrents
of rain which poured down here all day, the
ceremony of laying the cornerstone Of the
pedestal for Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty"
was witnessed by large crowd of people.
Every vessel in the harbor was decorated
with bunting and a salute was fred at the
proper moment from Governors island.
The ceremony of laying the stone was con-
Quoted by Deputy Grand Master Frank R.
Lawrence, of the grand lodge of this state.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Lawrence, Al
bert Lefaivre, French consul to this city, and
William Allen Butler. The first section of
the pedestal has now reached height of
ffty-six feet above the star-shaped masonry
of the fort, and it is already noticeable OBJ
iect in the harbor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

Blaine, and 1t would not surprise him, If
the troubles in the state committe con>
tiaed. if Mr.. Cleveland carried the state
by very fair majority. He said one of
the great difficulties under which the com
Mite was laboring under was the utter
lack of funds and the poor prospect of
obtaining any. He believed it to be true,
although he had not asked the treasurer
about it, that SO far the salute which had
been fired on the reception of the news
of the nomination of Blaine had not been
paid for, and there was little prospect
that it would be for some time.
While this state of affairs exists in the
Blaine ranks the Independents and demo-
Gratis and Independents are full of energy
and determination and confidently assert
that they will carry the old Bay state for
Cleveland and Hendricks in November
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Cable Company Earnings.

LONDON, Aug. THE haIf-yearly meeting
of the AngIo-American Cable company has
been held The report showed a falling off in
the receipts Of 1887 pounds sterling as
compared with the first half of the year
1888 The report proposed setting apart
5000 pounds sterling for a renewal
und, and the dec aration Of a second
quarterly dividend of II shilling'
and 6 pence on ordinary stock
i.d 35 shillings on the pre-
fened stock The chairman remarked
that the company was about to meet another
bgleful competition, but that its property
vas in good order. The decrease in earning.
is owing to the depression in trade A mo
tion was made against setting apart rs ,00t
pounds sterling for the renewal fund, but il
was lost-33 to 81 The report was thereupoI
adopted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Nominated for Congress.

BALTIMORE, Aug. THE Democrats of
the Third congressional district of Maryland
nominated Dr. William H. Cole for congress.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. THE Demo
cratic convention of the Eight district nomi-
mated Hon. j. S. Barbour for congress by
reclamation.
PITTsBURG, Aug, Special dispatches
from Nittaning, Pa, announces the nomina
ton of j. d. Patton for congress by the
Democratic -Greenback convention of the
Twenty-fift congressional district on the
forty seventh ballot.
TERRE HAUTE Ind, Aug. John E,
Lamb was unanimously nominated for Con
gress by the Eighth district Democratic con
vention at Rockville
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
The ssTfger,, at the Branch.

LONG BRANCH, N, j., Aug. 7.-Notwith
standing the recent cutlery against gambling
houses they are still running here in full blast
and the efforts to close them seem to have
entirely fallen through. Phil Days Penn
sylvania Club house is undoubtedly the most
successful, and it is crowded every night,
despite the strong fight that has been made
against it particularly. A Philadelphia ply
stefan and prominent society leader got up a
quiet poker party there few nights ago and
after session of about five hours left the
table with 81, 500 winnings in his pocket.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
THAT FISHING EXCURSION.
IL Goes TO Greystone and Catches
ssPOints,,-The French Canadians.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. THE fishing ex.
cursion of Governor Cleveland proves to
have been visit to Samuel j. Tilden al
Greystone. The invitation for a conference
came from Mr.. Tilden, who wished to look
over the letter of acceptance and give the
governor a few points as to the man
agement of the campaign. The interview
is said to have been satisfactory to both
parties. That the sage of Greystone offered
suggestions is evident from the fact that
Governor Cleveland has been shut up in his
private room, revising his letter of accept
ance. Up to noon only one visitor of promi
hence, Gen. F. Sigel, of New York, appeared
and obtained the ear of the governor
The national convention of French Cana
dians is giving Democrats and Republicans
some concern. Both want to capture it for
political effect, but the majority of the dele
gates fight shy of an endorsement of either
Blaine or Cleveland. They wish to keep the
convention clear of politics and the clergy
men sustain them in this sentiment
During the morning session an invitation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

LONDON Aug. I'm the house of com
mons Parnell spoke in opposition to the
queens colleges in Ireland. These
colleges, he said, should be swept
away, and their advantages con-
ferred upon the UNCONVENTIONAL colleges.
As it was, the interests of education were
sacrificed and the money squandered in order
to fill the queens colleges with ill-trained
students.
4. P O'Connor, home rule member for
Galway, spoke in support of the grant. The
grant was then carried by vote of 100 TO 35.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
The War in Madagascar,

LONDON, Aug. THE Times dispatch
from Madagascar, July p, reports: "The
French ara displaying the greatest activity
in drawing mules by requisition. Gen
Willoughby is at Tarafatte, with 10000
HovaS, who are mainly relying on the
fortitications and torpedo pits. Measures
have been taken to retire, if necessary
to Ambosia, fifty miles inland One-haIf the
French troops that have reached. Madagascar
from Tonquiu have been sent to Majunga
and will form second army, to march from
Majunga to the capital. The native premier
is peacefully disposed, but fears that he will
lose his head The French are suffering
much from dysentcry and fever.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

to the delegates to cali upon the governoi
was announced The announcement caused
great excitenlent It was moved that the &C
ceptance of the invitation should not
be construed as having any political
significance This motion was voted
down amid some confusion. About halt
of the delegates then left the hall
and called upon the governor, and were
cordially received. The other half remained
in the hall critizising the action of their fell
lows. The question will be formally dis
cussed whether the convention should take
any action in regard to the presidential can
Iida Foe
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
STARTED A FIRE.
And Developed an Explosion Of
Frightful Force.
Narrow Escape of a Block of Build
ings from Wreck and Ruin
Two Men Hurt-A
Palace Burned.

NEW YORK, Aug. Edward Linden
berg started fire under boiler which had
not been used for week, in the cellar of the
five-story brick building, 613 west Forty
sixth street, owned and occupied by Charles
FRANKIE as dyeing and cleaning establish
ment Hardly had the wood begun to crackle
when there was a terrible explosion, which
shook the building and adjoining tenementa
and a sheet of flame filed the cellar and first
floor. The force of the explosion was street.
ward, and the cellar and front doors were
blown out. 1t is supposed that vapor from
tank of benzine ignited In the doorway
of the first floor was Peter Beet, driver,
and he was blown into the street,
and Thomas Herner who was
blown to the south curb. Both
were severely burned and bruised. Linden.
berg by a miracle was able to crawl to a
stable in the rear, where the firemen rescued
him. The explosion also shattered many
neighboring windows and destroyed the front
of Edward Reilly's liquor store at els West
Forty-sixth street. a six story tenement.
Linderberg and Beett were taken to the
Roosevelt hospital Loss, ST 800; insurance
about $l0,0 900
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
OhIo Drnamfters Go Free

SARINA, Ohio, Aug. TAT the trial Of the
Sabina citizens fer blowing up the West
bagnio with giant powder, 102 witnesses
were subpaanaed The decision was in favor
of the defendants ON the ground of insufficient
evidence. A large crowd came from the sur
rounding towns to attend the trial On the
way home free fight resulted in the wound
ing of Joe Wells and the arrest of David
West for carrying concealed weapons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
ST. Louis ExBositiou.

ST. LOUIS Aug. THE manager of the
exposition, which is to open here on Sept 8,
have arranged quite an elaborate programme
for the event. There is to he great parade,
artillery salute, speech making. etc Among
those invited to share in the ceremonies are
President Arthur, all the presidential
and vice presidential candidates,
the governors of contiguous states, United
States senator's, Gems. Sherman and Sheri-
dan, and other distinguished gentlemen The
new building in which the exposition will
held is rapidly approaching completion, and
will be one of the finest in the country The
exposition itself promises to be more than
noteworthy, and will embrace elaborate dis
plays from all parts of the country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Burial of the Arctic Heroes.

NEW YORK, Aug. 7.-The bodies of the
men who died in the Greedy expedition will
be landed at Governors Island The cere-
monies viii be very simple. Secretaries
Lincoln and Chandler and Lieut. Gen Sheri-
dan and staff are expected Gen. Hancock
and staff viii lead the Fifth artil-
lery as guard of honor. There
will be no speeches The usual salutes will be
fired The remains viii lie in state in the
hospital vault until claimed by relatives
Unclaimed bodies will be buried in the
national cemetery at Cypress Hills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
A Rmarkabl Eseape.

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 in 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 80 pounds, in 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, 1884-08-07
READY FOR THE RAID.
United States Troops Take the Field
Against Payne,s {" Boomers.,,

CALDWELL, Kan, Aug. 7.-Gen. Hatch
moved his headquarters from this city into
the field Tuesday, the camp being twenty-five
miles southeast on the Chickaskia river,
where six companies of the Ninth cavalry
are concentrated. His future movements
are not made public, but there is no doubt
that, from this time forward, blows will fall
thick and fast until the last intruder
has been expelled. An impression prevails
that the nest at Rock Falls, few miles be-
low Hunnewen, will be raided first, the
printing press and belongings confscated and
the contents of the notorious drug store de-
stroyed, and that Payne and high ring
leaders will be marched to Fort Smith
to answer numerous indictments in
federal court. The valley settle
ment will probably be cleared up
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

LoGANSPoRT Ind, Aug. Mrs. John W
Horton, of RENSSELAER,, ran away from that
place with Mat Henderson, q colored boy
preacher, who is now conducting colored
camp-meeting in this city. When the couple
arrived here they discovered that they vert.
pursued. Henderson remained in the city,
but Mrs. Horton went off with another man,
whose name is Turple They started TO Fort
Wayne. Mrs Horton was the wife of q
prominent jeweler in Rensselaer,.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
THE MARKETS.
lsHIEAGl

CHICAGO, Aug. 6.
Allan Mcintyre & Co.'s market circular
of this evening says the markets on the
board of trade were steady, but with lower
tendency. Wheat-August opened $40
81 ssc, closed Sl19c; September, opened $50,
closed sage; October, opened s4ss4c, closed
S41sc. Corn-August, opened 54ssc, closed
54l6c; September, opened 53]sc closed 5sac;
October, opened 59Ac, closed 5lTc. Pork
September, opened and closed 1880. Lard
September, opened and closed S757,k.
Live Stock-The Union Stock yards re-
ports the following range of prices: Hogs
Market active on packing and shipping ac-
count, with prices l0d1l5c higher; light
grades, IS. 5o@6 90; rough packing, IS 59@5. rs;
heavy packing and shipping lots, S. 75@s6 90.
Produce: Butter-Firn; good to fine cream
cry, 2u@25c; good to choice dairy, 12@l6c;
fair to good packing, Sgl0c. Eggs-Dull;
good to choice counts, l4@l5c. Potatoes
Dull, good stock, Acc per bu Fruits-apples,
dull, fair to good, S2@3 per Dbl; grapes,
6910c per lib; blackberries, fair to fine, $1@
L50 per IL qts; red rasberries, 81 50@2 per
~ pts; curfants SIPS per # bu.
New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. g.
Wheat-Heavy; H@$.c lower and very
moderate business. No. | white, nominal
No. red August, 93s4 @94c; September, SAX
@9454c; October, 95&@965Sc; November,
913s@9Sc; December, 9J16 @5ys4c; January,
$l0l; February, S1024M1. OK. Corn
Shade lower; mixed western spot, 56@64c;
futures, 6lIs@6jc Oats-August and Sep
TENDER, 1s@11c higher, others shade lower
western, 37@47c. Provisions-B Beef, un-
changed. Pork, quiet; mess, Sl650@l6. IS.
Lard, easier; steam, S7.75
ST. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Aug g.
Wheat--Opehei a shade lower, advanced a
fraction and closed 40 Nc above ysster-
day; No , red, S4H@S5kc cash; $40
S41Gc, August; S4]a@sibc, September; s8@
S61sc, October; S7IS@8S1tc, November,
closing at outside prices; No. red. 761S@
7SAc. Con--Nery slow, scarcely anything
done: 411s@psc cash, 4fL3 @47lc, August;
4s1s September; 47c October, Acc Novem
Der. Oats-Highef L ut inactive; 3y@3IISc
bid cash ;;2i@2i1sc, August; 24%c, Septem-
Der; 24@Al1sc year. Rye-Nvminal Barley
No market. Whisky-Unchanged 81. 0S
Provisions-Strong; higher. fork-Jobbing
ST.. Bulk meats-Long clear. Ss4c; sheri
ribs, S;se. short clear, sSc Bacon
Long cleLr, 09sQ91Sc short ribs, SO. 606f9. rs
short clear, s99O@I000. Lard-S1 300
s73j
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 6.
Wheai-Gssy. No. 2, SIC; August sec
September, SIC; October, S41sc. Corn
Weaker: No. Z, 5l11c. Oats-Higher; No
2, nominal $Xc. Rys-Firmer; No l.
62hc. Barley-Dull; No. 2, SIC; Septem
Der, 62l15c; extra No. 3, SIC
Toledo.
TOLEDO, Ohio. Aug =
Wheat Easier and quiet; 10. 2 cash O.
August, SIC; September, s61So; October, ssc
November, s9Ac; year, sc; No . soft, 81,
@s7s4c; No. 8 red, s416@S5c Corp-Steadl
snd quiet; No. cash or August, 081fc; Sep
TENDER. Soc; rejected, 55c; no grade Sic
0ats--Quiet and unchanged
Detroit.
DETROIT, Aug. e.
WheateCniet; cash. 94<c; August, 3ae
September. 92tlc; No 3 red cash, s7Hc
No. white, S411sc. Corn-No. 2eash, 56tze
Osts-No : white, 400; No Z, $50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
Fatal Result of a Quarrel.

Troy, n. Y, Aug. I'm quarrel with
his wife Sunday evening James Masterson
threw a belt at her. 1t missed the wife but
struck an infant about year old in her
arms and the buckle attached cut the childs
head. The CASH not supposed serious, was
bandaged, but the child appeared to suffer,
symptoms of high fever appeared and the
little one died. No action has yet been taken
by the authorities.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07

Boston, Mass, Aug. William Kinsley,
an employe at Clarks shoe factory, in Ran
dolph, became convinced that by divine COM
mand he must sacrifice his right hond, so he
thrust his wrist beneath the blade Of cut
ting machine After his hand was severed,
his act was discovered and he was taken care
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
American Dental Convention.

SARATOGA, N Y, Aug. THE American
dental association has convened here. The
faculties of the leading dental colleges of the
country have also formed an association to
establish uniform rules for admitting and
graduating students. DR.. C. NJ. Pierce, OF
Philadelphia, was elected president.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-07
ELKVENFH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

The Democracy of the several counties in the
Eleventh Congressional district are requested to
send delegates TO a convention TO be held at Mon.
mouth, Warren county, on
TUESDAY, AUGUST Goth, 1884,
at o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for Congress, member of the State
Board Of Equalization, and to transact such OF her
business as may be presented for the cOnsidera
ton Of the convention.
The several counties in the Congressional dis
trict will be entitled to the following representa-
ton based upon the vote for Hancock and Eng
hsh in 1880: