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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-01
THE PRtTrI,sT LADY In ROCK ISLAND.

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balm for the
Throat and Lungs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had nj feet whatever So to
prove this @. G7otjan will guarn
tee it to all Price 30 cents and 81
I1.iaL size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-01
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-Mrs. Gen'l W. Hoffman's Coupe
Roekaway, suitable for summer or winter weaih-
er Inquire at kerr's Livery stable 21-1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-01
A FAIR OFFER

The Voltaic Belt Co, of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send Dr. DYES Celebrated
Voltaic Belt and Electric Appliances on
trial, for thirty days, to men, old and
young, afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and many other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-01
VOLUME XXXH NO 26S.
Wonders will Never Cease.
Unprecedented Low Prices the Wonder Now

The extraordinary Bargains offered this season in all de-
mens has proved the incentive to induce the people desous
- of saving money to purchase their Clothing at the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Useful MESSENGER Bows.

81 want $25 on this,' said a district
messenger boy, laying handsome
gold watch on the counter as he enter
ed a pawnshop on Sixth avenue yes
terday. "Do messengers bring many
things to pawn?' was asked of the
proprietor by New York Sun report
cr.
"You would be surprised to see the
number of these boys who bring
things here every day. You see. if a
lady or gentleman is in want of money
they DO not like to be seen going into a
pawnshop, so they ring for district
messenger and get him to 90 for
thcm.'
1T would astonish you to see some
of the peculiar crrands that messcn-
gers are called upon to do in the up
town Offices" said clerk. Some
are asked to carry babies to the ferry:
others ride them in the park; others
escort country people through the CITY
to show them the sights; others STAY in
peoples houses to guard them while
they are away; others 20 to the dry
goods store to match silk: others take
VA NHnNA AACIA ACIbCS anu 81 Ou.
just then an old lady dressed like a
countrywoman entered and said she
would like to be shown through
Central Park. Next" called the
clerk, and boy about five feet high,
with detected look and a cap drawn
down over his eyes, came forth.
He was posted as to what to do and
both went out together. When they
were block away from the Office the
boy took the small but of a cigar from
his pocket and asked a man for light.
He struck a lively gait to the park,
far in advance of the old lady, who
was striving to catch up with him.
care the messengers allowed to
smoke while on duty?' was asked.
No. If they are caught at it they
are fined"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Nicknames of Generals.

From an article by George F. Will
liams, the well-known war correspon.
dent, on Lights and Shadows of Army
Life" we quote the following:
Livery general of prominence had a
nickname bestowed upon him by his
troops. Some of these names were of
sarcastic nature. but usually they in
Dictated the confidence of the men in
their leaders or their admiration for
them. General Grant was commonly
known over the watch-t:res in the Army
of the Potomac as old United States,'
from the initials of his name, but some
times he was called Old Three Stars,
that number indicating his rank as
acknowledgement. Mcclellan was
endeared to his army as Little Mac.
Meade. who wore spectaclcs, was de-
lighted to learn that the soldiers had
named him 'Four-eyed George for he
knew it was not intended as a re-
proach. Burnside, the colonel of the
First Rhode Island regiment, rose to
the dignity of 'Rhody' when he became
general. Hooker never liked the
sobriquet of Fighting joe though he
always lived up to it during his career
in the field. Pope was saddled with
the title Of 'Saddle-bag john in men,
DRY Of his famous order about head
quarters being on horseback. His men
used to say that their headquarters
moved pretty rapidly at times.
Sigel,t lie German general,
was known in the other
corps as 'Dutchy.' Hancock won the
brevet of Superb from remark made
by Gen. Meade at Gettysburg, when
the Second corps repulscd Lon gstrcct's
men. Humphrey being a dsting uished
engineer, was invariably styled us Old
Mathematics The PENNSYLVANIA Re-
serves used to call Crawford Physics,
he being a surgeon at the beginning of
his military career. Logan, with his
long black hair and dark complexion,
was Black Jack with his men. Sheri-
dan, the cavalry leader, was Little
Phil. and Sherman's troops spoke O!
him as old Tecumsah,' The sterling
nature and steadfast purpose OF Thorn
rs earned for him the significant and
, familiar name of the Old Reliable.
Alexander Mcdowell McCook, like
Hooker, was called, Fighting McCook,
The New York City regiments in the
Fifth corps changed Sykes to 'Syksey.
Haileck was dcrisivcly nicknamed' Old
Brains, and Rosccrans had his name
shortened to 'Rosey.' Lew Wallace
was Louisa to the soldiers under his
commando; he was & great favorite fol-
his fighting qualities, and the soldiers
adopted that inappropriate name 70,
want of better kcsrncy, who had
left an arm in Mexico, was invariably
known in the ranks as 'One-armed
Phil Butler was styled as 'Cockeye.
for obvious reasons. Fitzpatrick was
nicknamed KILL while Custer was
called 'Ringlets,' on account of his
long, flowing curls; and so the cata
logue might be prolonged indefinitely
among the Confcderates familiar
nicknames were not so common as with
the Federals. The soldiers of the arm,
of northern Virginia usually spoke Of
General Lee as Bob Lee Little
Malone was best known as Skin and
Bone Early was called Bad Old
Man. and jackson will live in history
as 'Stoncwall.'
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
The Boiling Texas Republicans.

DALLAS, Tex, Sept 25.-Thc straiSht-out
Republican convention rcassemblcd on the
24th The following ticket was nominated:
Governor, Judge A. Z. Norton; lieutenant
governor, John Haynes; treasurer, Samuel NJ.
johnson; comptroller, Fred W. Miner; attor-
ncy general, l.. 9. Grathaus; commissioner OF
the land Office, Il. }. Evans (colored); super
intendent OF public instruction, II. b. Nc
Kinney.
After the appointment of a committee tC
issue an address to the Republicans of Texas
the convention adjourned.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
REPUBLICAN, RELIC OF 1880.
An Old Fag That Was Carried in
the First Lincoln Campaign.


Libertyville, Ill.,, special: While
casting about for decorations for the
speakers platform on the occasion of
the mass meeting here this week to
hear Gen. Oglesby, the township cam
paign committee came in possession of
an historical political relic which is
deserving of a wider publicity than that
given by the county papers. 1t is q
handsome blue silk banner, seJen feet
by four, tastefully trimmed and deco
rated, which was presented to the
Wide-Awake organization of this town.
ship by the Chicago Wide-Awakes on
the occasion of the grand torch-light
demonstration in Chicago the I'd of
October, 1860. 1t had been hidden
away in garnet for years, and, al
though its possession was known to
some of the older residents, there was
not great many people who knew of
its existence. 1t has stood the ravages
of time we'll, and, with the exception
of split in the silk, is almost perfect.
It bears the inscription, presented to
the Wide-.Awakes of Libertyville by
the Wide-Awakes of Chicago, October
2, $780," surrounding marching
scene, the view being taken from
Randolph street, in the vicinity of La
Sale, looking east. On the reverse
side is shield with the inscription,
''Lincoln and Hamlin." The letter.
ing is in gold leaf and admirably done.
With it was found an old. faded silk
| flag, presented to the local organiza-
ton by the ladies o, this township be-
fore the visit to Chicago, and which is
still in a good state of preservation.
| The banner was awarded the Liberty
vile organization as being the repre-
sentative of the banner republican
township in Illinois.
Said Gen. Oglesby, when he caught
sight OF this relic Of that memorable
campaign, '"This alone is worth trip
here to see,' and broke out singing
the campaign ditty Of that day. Ain
glad l joined the Wide-Awakes?''
The old hero was much impressed
with its presence, and it seemed to
bring back to him the memory of a
time which was fret GIFTED with SO much
of patriotic effort with all the vividness
Of its stern reality.
The members of the organization
which brought home this souvenir
have nearly all passed away. But a
few gray-haired and feeble old men re-
main to tell the story of that stirring
year. The records of the club have
all been lost or destroyed, and but two
members can be found who marched
under this banner quarter of cen
fury ago. The captain of the club,
the venerable Robert H. French, striek-
en- with paralysis and almost helpless,
still lives. He was able to ride to
Wednesdays meeting, and as he sat
gazing at the old banner and flag as
they were waited by the breeze tears
came into the old mans eyes as the
patriotic impulse seemed to enthuse
his very soul. The flag and banner
are in the possession of the local town
ship campaign committee.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
A Bishop RecantS.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 27.-Two years ago
Bishop Gilmour, of the Cleveland diocese, pub
lished communication in his paper, the Cath
Ole Universe, and in the Penny Press, in which
he charged Edwin Cowles, editor of the Leader,
with having treated daughter in So brutal a
manner as to cause her to become an invalid
Mr. Ccwles had the bishop and editor of the
Universe arrested for criminal libel, and in
stitutcS suits against the bishop, the Universe,
to the continued illness of Mr. Cowles'
daughter her deposition could not be taken
and the cases were continued from time to
time: To-day the bishop published card
making rctraction of his libclous charges
he published, and the suits will all be with
drawn,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

WASHINGTON, special telegram, Sept. Co.
The war department has received information
that Oklahoma Payne, who has just been re-
leased by the United States court at Fort
Smith, Ark, is preparing for another raid into
Indian Territory. Gen. Sheridan has directed
Gen. Hatch, who is in command, to prevent
Payne from entering the territory, but if he
cannot do that, to follow him in and bring him
out. The general says the soldiers will prob
ably have to take Payne across the country
800 miles to Fort Smith again, to keep up the
farce of arresting him as long as the courts al
low him to 60 ut large. Gen. Sheridan has
ordered Gen. Hatch to establish two canton
mcnts in the Indian Territory, one near the
place where Payne is SO anxious to Locate and
another near the boundary line, SO as to inter-
ccpt any invaders
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Perished In a Snow storm.

DENVER, Sept. 26-Aliss G. l. Wclton, a
wealthy young lady of New York city, persisted
in snow storm last Tuesday night while de-
sccndirg Longs Peak. Her guide assisted her
in the descent the best he could until about 9
O'Clock at night, when her strength entirely
failed and lie carried her for half mile when,
finding that his OWL strength was failing, he
tod her the only chance iOr saving either OF
their lives was Tor him to leave her and 60 To
his fathers house, seven miles distant, for as
sistance. He lett her at IL o'clock and re-
turned with assistance at o'clock Wednesday
morning, finding the ally frozen to death. The
remains were taken to Longmont and will be
semitic New York
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Rushing in the Corn.

BUFFALO, Sept 25.-1t is reported here that
parties interested in the corn cerner at Chicago
have in the last forty-eight hours shipped from
this point 5000 bushels of corn to Chicago
over the Nickel-Plats and Michigan Central
railroads. The corn shipped ms pected No.
here Dealers here are supposed to be inter
ested in September delivery and made this
shipment to cover purchases made for delivery
this month.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Tho Death Roll.

DAVENPORT, To-, Sept. 23.-Frederick s.
Nichols, editor-in-chief Of the Memphis Ava
lanche, died here this morning Of paralysis of
the brain. He was apparently in good health.
His age was 81 years.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 23-Prof John
Lord Taylor died to-day at Andover, aged Is
years. He was one of the most eminent divine
in the Congregational church.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
There IL a Land of Pure Delight.

LONDON, Ont, Sept. 25.-The failure Of
Thos. Fawcett has had depressing effect on
business in western Ontario banking business,
which is in the hands of private parties. Faw-
cctt is interested in many other private banks
in different places He says his liabilities are
not under $500, 600 Or s9jo,OOo. He is conf
dent he can pay dollar for dollar. The failure
is due to dizziness in the cattle trade, in which
he is largely interested.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
The Psalm Singers.

PIrTsBURG, Sept. GA conference Of dele
gates of psalm singing churches, called to con-
sultation in reference to closer union, and to
devise means whereby the customs of psalm
singing churches may be preserved, met here
this morning Rev. DR.. Boyce, of South Caro-
lima, was elected chairman. The delegates are
mostly from the south.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Unitarian Deliberations.

SARATOGA, Sept 25.-In the Unitarian con-
ference reports were received from standing
committees in relation to representation by
delegates from churches, and also declaring as
inexpedient UNCONVENTIONAL recognition of
the Wade school at Cleveland. A resolution
was adopted that the conference be represented
at the foreign conference next year. Rcsolu-
tions favoring The temperance movement were
referred. A report was made showing the con-
dition of the Cambridge Divinity school and
the Meadville Theological seminary. Essays
on Congregationaiism were read by tho Rev.
Joseph II. Willison. Cambridge, and DIR.
Brooke Hereford, Boston These papers we're
followed by discussion.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
The Cause Of the Commune.

PARIS, Sept. 23.-Lord Lyons, British ambas-
sador to France, recently made an appeal to
Prime Minister Ferry to open the government
ship building yards in order to provide work
for starving laborcrs. Ferry, in response to
the appeal, Informed Lord Lyons that he had
no jurisdiction over the matter, but would re-
ter the matter to Waldaciz Russeau, minister
OF the interior. 1t is stated thousands of
workmcn are now out of employment, and seri-
Gus riOtiET is feared,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Great Men are Not Always Wise.

LONDON, Sept. 25.-Thc Paris correspondent
of the Morning News says: A well-known
correspondent of wcll-known American news
papers, has cloped with the young wife of an
English noblcman. Detectives tracked the
fugitivcs to Brussels, but the scent was lost in
that city. She is stated to be one of the most
beautiful women in Europe The journalist is
old enough to be her father. The names are
not made public
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

The Prohibition alliance is about to
establish paper at Huron, OAK, to
be the special champion of that organi-
zation. The first number will appear
Oct. l. W. H. Headley, general agent
OF the alliance, and Asher F. Pay, will
be the publishers.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

DEER PARK, Md, Special Telegram, Sept. 25
john w. Garrett widely known for years
past as the president of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, died at his home here to-day. He had
been i'll but Tor brief time lie passed away
quietly without suffering, surrounded by mem
bcrs OF his family. Few railroad men in this
country stood higher in public estimation than
MIR. Garrett, whose course at all times was
marked with honor ana integrity in lis deal
iDCs
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Colorado Democrats.

DENVER, Sept. 26.-The Democratic conven-
ton reasscmbled Yesterday and adopted reso-
buttons indorsing the national Democratic
platform adopted at Chicago; in favor Of free
and unlimited coinage of silver, and declares
that by the nomination of James G. Blaine, an
aVoWcd enemy OF the silver interests, the Re-
publican party has arraycd itself in open
hostility to the vital interests of this state
The convention nominated Andrew D. Will
son, of Denver for lieutentant-governor, and
Chas: s. Thomas, OF LeaGyillc, for Congress.
{: Humphrey, secretary of state.
Thomas Maioncy, treasurer.
Harley 3. Morse, Encouragement.
Ansel Watrouse, auditor.
Cashmere Bareia, governor.
James B. Grant and Joseph Doyle, Presiden-
tial electors.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

Judge Robert Y. Hayne, of Califor-
MIA, has an article in the North Ameri-
can Review favoring the total aboli-
ton of jury trial in criminal cases.
When the republic is overthrown it will
be time enough to dig up its corner
stone.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
New System Of Ranking.

WEST LIBERTY, O., Sept. 23.-The Logan
! National bank closed yesterday, caused by the
cashier loaning nearly all the available funds
tn one firm. The loans are all secured and de-
positors will not lose anything.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Blafne's Presidential Tour.

SYRACUSE, Sept. 25-Blaine left here at $50
to attend the Oswego Falls agricultural fair.
A committee from the association escorted the
party to the grounds, where Blaine held an in
formal reception, and was made to exhibit
himself upon stand, which was cleared for
the purpose. The president of the fair asso-
citation, Merriam, introduced him. Blaine
made some appropriate remarks, which were
enthusiastically chccrcd.
Blaine started for Auburn at 10 O'Clock.
The depot and track were filled with people
eager to see and cheer Blaine. AS the train
left the depot he stood on the back platform
and was loudly cheercd.
GOING TO INDIANAPOLIS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 25.-Blaine will visit
indianapolis Thursday, October 2nd, coming
from Cincinnati. Butler and St. John will also
De here that day, and will speak from the same
platform at night.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
Reduction of Irish Taxes.

DUBLIN, Sept. A.-The Earl of Spencer,
lord-lieutenant of Ireland, has reduced the OK
ira police tax assessed upon Limerick, which
the corporation of that city refused to pay. He
Will insist upon the payment of a reduced
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

Political hand books are discourage
ingly numerous just now. They gen.
orally give the Declaration of hide
pendence and other fresh matter.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

An Ohio farmer says that COW can
be cured of kicking by catching hold
of her leg while in the act.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
DAWN OF A NEW REPUBLIC.
The Vote That Shakes tho rurret. of tn

Tho Vote That Shakes tho Turrets of the
Land.
LONDON, Sept. 25-Apropos Of the popular
agitation in favor of the franchise bill, the
Truth says the cabinet is greatly impressed by
the attitude Of the country and has resolved to
create fresh peers if small majority of the
lords rejects the franchise bill a second time.
If, however, the hill is rejected by a large
its views regarding the future constitutional
position of the house of lords, either by rcsolu-
ton or addressed to the crown. If the dissolu
ton of Parliament be brought about this au-
tumn the country will be consulted mot regard
ing the commons, but regarding the lords.
The Truth believes this policy will be as
dukes will vote with the Liberals when the
franchise bill is brought before the house of
lords again.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02
The Eastern POTATO Cron.

SPR1SGFlELD, Sept. 26.-The New England
Homestead publishes an elaborate report of
the potato crop from thousand correspond
ents, showing the acreage and yield in the
Canadian provinces, New England and New
York, to be considerably below last year. Rot
IS quite prevalent, and gruhs have greatly in
jured the tubers in many western states. The
crop is below the average.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-10-02

being delegate to the territorial convention.
An Irish woman, about 80 years of age, who
gave the name of Mrs. Haley, was found lying
By the roadside near Howard, few days since,
IN the pains of childbirth. A man came along
and seeing her sore need of assistance placed
her in his wagon and took her to house,
where she soon gave birth to pair of twin
girls. The woman says her home is in Owa-
tonna, Mimi, and that she was searching for
her husband.
From the survey of the Dunseith and South
eastern railroad that is to open up the Turtle
Mountain country, it is estimated that tho cost
of the grade from Dunsciti to Minnewaukan
will be about s95, 600. The total cost of the
road is stated at $4,000 Its length is sixty
eight and one-half miles. Grading may begin
in October, and the finish is expected next
year. C. 7. Peck, Of New York, is president
of the road.
Bismarck journal, 20: Rev. C. Stuerzem-
baum, of Cullom, ILL.,, committed suicide at
the Merchants hotel yesterday morning. On
Tuesday last, the young man, about "a years
OF age, arrived in the city, registering under
the assumed name of I. Boerner, of Iowa City,
II. Nothing strange was noticed In his move
ments. He displayed money at various places,
and became enamored with one Bismarck's
frail sisters, to whom he proposed matrimony
upon few hours acquaintance. He repre-
sented himself as we'll of, with good home
in Peoria, ILL., Yesterday morning upon At
tending to her duties, the chambermaid at the
hotel found the man in the last agonies of
death. DIR. Hersey was called Immediately,
but too late to save him, and death ensued at
1880 a. m. The coroner was notified and the
verdict that deceased came to his death from
overdose of morphine, taken with euicidal In
tent, promptly rendered.
The Dawson journal., 1884-06-19
DOCTORS
EBNDRIGK & CHRISTIE

II AVlNG associated Themselves to.,
Il a er in the practice of Medic in 'Ost aI
their professional services to the gnoa 2aj
pie OF Dawson and vicinity Rnaippe y
attended to with pronrptncssand dis r',.
Charges reasonable. When M, , Iuss
slonaiiy engaged either of them F con
found at the drug store of ''-' ''n
DIR. W. c. KENDRICg
The Dawson journal., 1884-06-19
Odds and Ends.

Kansas has 400 newspapers.
An Iowa farmer has killed 278
skunks on his farm.
Masculine tailors to work on la
dies suits are in demand.
The old fort at Oswego is to be
repaired and garrisoned.
Dom Pedro, Emperor of Brazil,
has reigned fifty-three years.
The ladies of Panama smoke
long slender cigars on the street.
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris will
spend the summer at Newport.
Jennie June says it takes 81 900
to live i'll style in New York.
The widow of Salmi Morse is
keeping a candy store i'll San
Francisco.
The fastest railroad train in
Great Briten makes 80 miles an
hour.
A large number of Northern
men are in the South looking for
homes.
Orange blossoms are shipped
from Florida to be used III bridal
wreaths.
In Paris insane. asylum there
are twenty-three patients made
crazy by blonding their hair.