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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
RLAINE's LIBEL SUIT

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 9.-Without wait
ing the action of the court on the ques
ton whether Blaine shall be ruled to an
swer, the interrogatOries filed with its an
swer, the Sentinel will proceed to take
other evidence. Its attorneys served no.
tice on Blaine's attorneys to day that on
the 22d inst, they will begin taking de-
positions in Kentucky of the following
witnesses: At Paris, Samuel T. James
and DR.. William Kenney; at Georgetown,
Mrs. Mary E. Bryan, John T. Smarr,
Webb Ross and C W. West at Ennis
nence, H. Todd Batterton; at Millers>
burg, John A. Miller, Daniel A. Smith
and wife, Joseph W. Miller, r. A. Miller,
William McMiller, Mrs. Sue Sandusky
and B. F. johnson. This proceeding, the
SentineFs attorneys say will be supple-
mented within few days by the taking
of depositions of persons in five other
states.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

CHICAGO, Sept. 1O.-A conference of the
Democratic congressional committees of the
First and Fourth districts has been called by
Chairman Oberly to meet at the Palmer house
and discuss the advisabiTity of making nom-
nations for congressman in these two dis
tricts. Chairman Oberly thinks that the
nominations should have been made by the
Democrats before. The campaign has pro-
gressed to a considerable extent, and the
Democrats have as yet made no con
gressional nominations except that of
Frank Iawler in the Second district, and no
legislative nominations. Mr.. Oberly thinks
it is not necessary to nominate for congress i'll
the Third district, as the Democracy can do
better by supporting one of the Repub
lican contestants. He said 1.-THE Republi-
cans have made trade with Finerty in the
Second. A compact exists between him and
the Republicans. He has promised to sup
port Blaine in return for Republican aid
toward his reelection. What is fair for one
is fair for the other
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

WASHINGTON CITY, Sept 10.-Judge +.
F. Cowell, of Minnesota, has been appointed
sixth auditor of the treasury department.
The appointment is regarded with very
general satisfaction. His promotion is strictly
in the line Of civil service reform. Edwin A.
Clifford, who has been advanced to the deputy
authorship was for some years postmaster
at Evan ton. Ill., He entered the sixth au-
ditor's oilire seven years ago as a 81, 200
CLERK, and within that period has passed
through the successive grades that lay be
tween him and his present position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
Pointed paragra aphs,

AT the commencement of his speech at
Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Gen. Eutler ad-
dressed his audience as "Fellow- citizens of
Michigan" He spoke at Atlantic the same
night.
The Prohibitionists of Cook county, Ills.
will nominate a county ticket Sept Is.
The Republicans of the Fifth Massachusetts,
district nominated Hon. f. b. Hayes for
congress, and the Democrats of the First
Michigan, Hon, William c. Mayberry Re
publicans of the Fourth Illinois Chicago dis
trict nominated George E. Adams
Gen Butler spoke at the Omaha fair
grounds Tuesday to 5000 people. He went
from there to Lincoln, Neb.
Daniel, Prohibition candidate for vice
president, spoke at a temperance camp meet
ing at Jacksonville, Ill, Tuesday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
The EIectrigtuns.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 1O.-Tuesday's
session of the electrical scientists conference
was chiefly occupied in the discussion of the
following papers: The work of the United
States signal office in relation to electical
observators." "The necessity for national
bureau of standards including electrical
standards" "The adoption of an interna-
tional system of electrical units" Theory
Of dynamo-electric machines. In the even
ing Professor George Forbes, of London,
delivered a popular lecture on dynamo
alectric machinery
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
Missouri Republicans,

JEFFERSON CITY, No, Sept. l0.-The Re-
publican state convention was called to order
Tuesday by William Warner chairman of
the state central committee, who addressed
the convention, saying the work in hand
was to free the state of the malign
influence of Bourbon Democracy. There
is, he said, an uprising in the state
against the Frank James Democ-
racy, and if fairly taken advantage of, ii
would emancipate the state from Demo
cratic control. He then named ex-Judge
Wagner, of st. Louis, as temporary chair
man.
On taking the chair. Judge Wagner de-
clared the Chicago platform a splendid one
and that the nominees presaged a No
vember victory. Speaking of the
Democratic state administration he
said assassination had been con-
nived at by high officers, outlaws had
been protected in their outlawry, and the
criminal laws had been made farce by the
exercise of the pardoning power in favor of
men who violated the law merely because
they were friends of officials.
A conference committee was appointed to
confer with all anti-Democratic organiza
tions with the view of fusing against that
party, and the convention took recess
fiji 9 n m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept 1O.-Arrange-
ments are making here for putting up the
money in one Of the heaviest bets ever re-
corded in this part of the country. Monday
the Hon. E c. Wall informed Angus Smith
on change that he was authorized by a
Chicago man to take up" the
offer made by Mr. Smith to bet
$4,000 to $4,000 that the Repub-
lican ticket will be elected Mr. Smiths offer
was made on behalf of New York man,
and he is now in correspondence with the lat
ter, which will result in his either closing
with Mr.. Wallis man or causing the latter to
back out. 1t is said that the Democrat act
ing through MIR. Wall is a wealthy Chicago
grain nnprgtor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 10.-There is a grow
ing sentiment in the state favoring
Col Villas for governor although up
to the present time N D. Fratt had
seemed to have a walk-away with the
Democratic nomination, Villas not de-
string to take it. Lately, since a number of
delegates have declared for Villas rather than
Fratt, the former, fearful of charge that he
is unwilling to bear the burden of political
battles while accepting the honors, has de-
cded that if the nomination be offered him
he will accept
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

WASHINGTON CITY, Sept 10-The solici-
tor of the treasury has decided that the
officers of the United States revenue cutter
Boutwell, are entitled to salvage for services
rendered to an Austrian schooner aground
off Havana. The cutter hauled the schooner
off and claimed pay for the services rendered.
The Austrian authorities claim that the cut
ters officers rendered this service simply in
the discharge of their duty and were not
entitled to compensation. The solicitor
decided in favor of the revenue officers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

.CHIcAGo, Sept 0.-Gen. Logan and ex-
Governor Oglesby attended the dedication Of
a Republican wigwam at Oakland, a suburb
of this city, on Monday night, and spoke to
an audience of 2,5OO people. Mr.. Oglesby
contested the claim that change in the ma
tional administration was desirable. He was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Gen Logan took the same line of argu-
ment and also discussed the tariff question,
declaring that it was vital The meeting
was enthusiastic from beginning to end.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
A Workingmau's organ for Cleveland

NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-The Sunday Reg
ulator, which is the recognized organ of
the working people in the manufacturing
city Of Cohoes, has Just come out for Cleve-
land. In an editorial its says it gives its
preference for Cleveland because he is a
better man in moral sense than Blaine,
because he is most true and honest
friend of the workingman, and because
it believes he would be a tirmer friend of
Ireland and the Irish people. 1t repudi-
ates Butler, and denies that he is in any
way representative of the working peo-
ple,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
Esu,Ier at Des Moines.

DIS MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 10.-tien Butle:
spent Sunday at Colfax Springs where hs
was visited b. Gen. Weaver and other
Greenbask notables, and conference with
closed doors was held, at which, ii
is said, the features of the Iowa campaign
were explained to Butler, who not only
approved of the arrangements, but offered
several suggestions of practical nature,
derived from his own experience When the
train bearing Gen Butler reached the West
side station of the Rock Island road the
platform was crowded with thousands of the
Massachusetts, stateman's admirers and
friends, who received him with
cheers. The general was escorted
10y delegation of woman suffragists, who
presented an address, to which Gen Butler
replied that he had no doubt of the right Of
women to citizenship nder the constitution
and that 1t would be given them in good
time.
At2p. m. the general addressed large
audience, and his remarks We're enthusiast
cally received
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
A GREAT DISCOVERY.

That is daily bringing JOY to the homes
of thousands by saving many of their
dear ones from an early grave Truly is
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis
Hay Fever, Loss of Voice, Tickling in
in the throat, Pain in the Side and Chest
or any disease Of the Throat and Lungs
positive cure. Guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug
Store. Large size 81, 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

Schuyler, Yates, Ontario, and Tioga coun-
ties in Pennsylvania. There were
also twenty bands in line The gov
ernor did not make any speech, but sim
ply bowed his acknowledgements as teh pro
cesSion passed before him Lieutenant
Governor Hill and Mr. O'Beyne, of New
York, made brief speeches. The streets
were illuminated and tie displays of fire
works were good. The governor and party
left Elnlira in the morning to attend Secre
tary Folger's funeral at Geneva in the after
noon
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
Origin of Ammonia

Ammonia is obtained in large quanti-
ties by the putrefaction of the urine of
animals Encyclopedia Britannica.
Every housekeeper can test baking
powder containing this disgusting drug
by placing can of the Royal or"An-
drews" Pearl top down on hot stove
until heated, then remove the cover and
smell.
Prove it by the above test jn26dwtf.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

ELM1rA, N. Y, Sept l0-The first appear
ance of Governor Grover Cleveland in a po'
litical demonstration in the present presl-
dental campaign was made here lie at
tonda.i tho state fair. and after driving about
the grounds spoke from his carriage Ills
address was appropriate in thought, and
evidently intended to avoid everything per
tanning to politics. 1t was well received
In the evening q torchlght procession
paraded the streets, and was reviewed py
Governor Cleveland aud Mrs. Parneh from
the balcony of the Rathbun house, lhere
were nearly l, 700 men in line, clubs being
present from Chemung, Allegheny, SteuDen,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
The Church He Attended.
New York Star.1

INtW J
His wife being too sick to go to church, he
said he would go and take the 3-year-old Daisy,
so the latter wouldn't bother her mother. On
their return the mother feebly asked the
child:
"And you were at church, dear! Did you
like to hear the singing and the minister
preach~
'Dey wusn't no sinin dere."
aNo singing? Why, how could that be-"
ME doesn't know
"Did the minister preach|
"No. He dis tole papa it was nice morn
in, and den he dive him a dlass wifi somspia
in it what papa drinked."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
AT Washington City.

WASHINGTON CITY, Sept. 10-But little
business was Icing done here Tuesday, out
OF respect to the late Judge Folger, whose
funeral took place at Geneva. The execu-
tive departments and government buildings
were heavily draped with mourning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
Hard Coal Market.

Pea coal 800; CRATE and egg, s7.75;
range, nut and No. 4 $500 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality of
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith's coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1903 Sec
ond avenue. diff E. G. FRAZIER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
THE PR! TIL ST LADY IN ROCK ISLAND.

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew kemp's Balm for the
Throat and LNgs was superior remedy,
as it stopped her cough instantly when
others had no effect whatever. So TO
prove this o. Grojan will guarn
tee it to ALL Price 80 cents and 81
Trial size free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
PnhiIp Nnfine

The ARGUS has one of Cooks Automa>
tic letter and paper boxes erected outside
the office door in which communications
can he deposited when the office is closed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept 10.-Governor
Hendricks and wife have left for Toledo,
where the governor will deliver an address
at the state fair. Before returning he will
make several speeches, political and other
wise
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
Twenty-Five Per Cent. Off and no
TTnf0n.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10.-Chamberlain's
stove foundry, which started up July Is at
last years scale of prices, has suspended
work for an indefinite period The union
men are friendly to Chamberlain & Co, but
say this firm has been subjected to undue
pressure ever since it withdrew from the
manufacturers compact. The company now
declares that it will only resume work on the
same terms as the others, viz, twenty-five
per cent off and no union.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

Stock, at discount. Enquire at this ONCE
FOR sALE-old papers for sale IN any quantity
at this office, cheap.
FOR sALE-Mrs. Gen'l W. Hoffman's valua-
BILE family horse. Inquire at Kerr's Livery stable
3-1w
FOR SALE-siSty lots i'll my addition to Rock
Island. One fourth down, balance in yearly pay
ments, with six per nj interest. b. Davenport.
m13dSm
FOR SALE-At my Office, on Eleventh street,
the best quality of coal. Also dry oak cord wood,
stone and sand. Orders received by telephone at
car house d. G. Dohlman, agent ml3d3m
WANTED-Two (oHtside) salesmen, one for
local cities ard one to travel. Applicants having
some experience and OF good address preferred,
P. F. Collier, stefens Block CUP stairsl Daven-
port, Iowa. % dot
WANTED-Men on salary or COMMISSION to sell
Shetland and Zacaticas ponies all eolors little
beauties, just the thing for ladies and children,-
largest herd of fancy ponies in America. $3.50
per month until Jan. 18th We also want fifteen
young men to herd stock raising the rancho.
illustrated group of spotted ponies, general de
scriDtive list. prices, terms, particulars, ETC. for
30cents silver. Address Proprietor, Don Carlos
Horse Rancho, Leon Syringe, Bexar Co. Texas.
juY22-tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

II. Wheeler, the statistical agent of Ne
braska for the United States department OF
agriculture, reports this years corn and
wheat crops in Nebraska considerably ex
ceed the average of past years. Other crop,
includ ING hogs are equally successful
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10
NOTICE.

FOR SALE-Fiye shares Of Electric Light
Stock at discount. Enqnre at this office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

FOR SALE-Mrs Gen'l W. Hoffman's valua-
BILE family horse. Inquire at Kerr's Livery stable
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

FOR SALE-Old papers for sale IN any quaHti
at this office, cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-10

FOR SALE-SiSty lots i'll 1ny addition to Roc
Island. One-fourth down, balance in yearly pa
ments, with six per cont interest. b. DavenpoI
, 1884-03-30
National stock ConycntInn.

The Texas stockmen have decided to
approve the plan of a national convention
OF stockmen, suggested from st. Louis.
They have appointed a committee of
twenty-five to represent them at the con-
vention when it shall meet. Circulars
have been sent out by the cattlemen who
make st. Louis their headquarters, to all
the stock associations in the country, and
the convention will be called, if the stock
growers generally express a favorable
opinion Of the plan: Our stock a~ssocia-
ton, which meets mex week, will, in all
probability, appoint delegates to attend
the convention, and Judging from the
tone of several conversations had
with the stockmen of Colorado and
New Mexico, the idea has found favor
with them. 1t is generally felt by stock
men all over the west, hat in order to
secure the protection for their interest
which is deserved by its importance, thor
ough and national organization is needed.
District, county and state associations are
common, but there is at present no ma
tional organization of the cattiemen, and
to secure this the st. Louis convention
has been called.
, 1884-03-30

EmL
resting restlessy she slid through the
Stats of her bedstead and catching her neck
nearly choked to death.
There is more wit and wisdomsin our
minor mention column every day of the
week than is to be-found in a whole
volume of Joe MIller's Jokes. A patent
machine produces the pulp.
Wonderful how suddenly te ESQ"
attachment to mems names has fallen into
disuse. 1t was an absurdity. Everybody
is MIR" now, and that's quite enough in
this blessed land of human equality.
Loaded cigars are declared by their
manufacturers to be harmless. But when
they explode they are apt to make the
victim boil over, and then there is danger
to the practical joker if within reach.
Prof Robinson 5 dance last evening had
the largest attendance of the season.
Prof. Herbert, formerly of the Holland
troupe, led with the violin. The pro-
fessor expects to locate here and teach.
Don't hurry with your spring overcoat;
at least stick to flannel. Disease in many
fatal forms stands ready to take possession
Of people who get ahead of the season in
their dress. The ground hog is not abroad
yet.
Pocket pistols with liquid loadings are
not concealed and deadly weapons with
contemplation of the law though they
may lay a fellow III fiat when they are
duly discharged of their insiduous con-
tents.
Henry Klilie, the man who was run over
by the Denver Pacific train upon the
Divide during the prevalence of the snow
and wind storm on Thursday morning,
died, yesterday forenoon, at the county
hospital.
Twenty-four tons of hay were burned
last Sunday afternoon at the Tracey side
track, between Egbert and Pine Bluff.
The fire is supposed to have been the
work of an ineendiary. The hay thus
destroyed was the property of d. Fallen,
Gold coins that fall short of the standard
weight through abrasion or wear are not
accepted at the sub-treasury department,
but are returned to the holders with the
letter l. stamped on them. The only
recourse the people have is to send the
gold to the Mint to be paid for according
to the actual valuation as bullion.
The starvation among the emigrants on
the line of the route to the Cpur d 'Alene
is reported to be terrible. Hundreds upon
hundreds of unfortunate men are almost
dying of hunger, and none dare carry any
money or other valuables about his person
without at the same time being well
armed.
, 1884-03-30
THE TWO ORPHANS.
Two Babies Deserted by Their Mother
THE GOunty's wards.


Come with me and | will show you
Two pretty children who have been desert
e by their parents, said County Physi-
elan Maynard to a representative of the
LEADER Yesterday. The scribe followed,
as the doctor led the way to- Leighton's
hotel n thence to a room on the second
noor, wher the children were found,
Am they line grls2 asked the doc
tor, as he picked up the smaller of the
two and fondled 1t in his lap, Strange
that a mother could be so heartless as to
desert them
Inc little toddhng things then went
paying about the room, cheerful and gay,
as II trouble with dark proved visage,
was not ever then browning upon them.
Where is your mother! Mrs. Leigh
, 1884-03-30
THE CHURCHES.

BAPTIsT-Services at IL a. IN. and
1880 p. IN. Sunday school at 1915. j.
G. Whipple, superintendent.
METHODIST EPIscoPAL-Rev. G. N.
Eldridge, pastor. Services at IL a. m.
and 1880 p. III. Sunday school at 3 D. IN.
Young peoples meeting at 6 p. IN, led
by Mr.. Lord.
FIRST CONFERENCE.-The. c. Nj.
Sanders, pastor. Services at IL am.
and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath school at 10 m,
Deacon j. s. Taylor, superintendent.
Lesson, Review, Young peoples meeting
at $50 p. m, leader, Mr.. G. H. Dayton,
topic, Consistency" Evening worship
at 1870 p. m, preaching by the pastor.
A cordial welcome to all.
PREsBYTERIAN-Rev. Z. S. Chapman,
pastor. Preaching to-day by the pastor
at II a. m. and 1870 p. m. Sunday
school at 1915 p. m, r, NJ. Heath, SUI
p~erintendent. Brief chalk sermon by
the pastor on the quarters lessons. Pas
tors bible class at 3 p. III. International
lesson for next Sunday taught at bible
class. Seats free and all welcome.
ST. MARKS EPIsCoPAL-There will be
services in St Marks church at II a. M.
and 1870 p. N. Morning anthem, Let
the People Praise Thee" Soprano solo
by Miss North, and quartette from the
Orltorio of eli" Evening anthem
, 1884-03-30

Mrs. J. W. Hoyt and her son Kepler,
are visiting in this city.
Fred. Clary and Billy Woodruff have
gone to Occur dAlene.
Mr.. Sparks, from Thousand Springs
valley, Nevada, is in the city.
W. D. johnson has returned with his
freight outfit from Fort Mckinney.
Charley Burritt, of Buffalo, thinks ser
iously Of taking a partner for life.
A.. II. Reel, esd, and family, returned
yesterday mOrning;from an extended trip
through the east.
Engineer Mr.. Miller left here to-day to
superintend thessurvey Of a ditch on Pole
creek for Warren & Co.
S. Doty has returned from his eastern
trip and will stay some time in the city
before going out to the ranch.
Horace Williston has returned from a
protracted visit in the east and is being
warmly welcomed by his numerous friends.
Messrs. Luke voorhees, and George
Black, with their estimable wives re-
turned to this city from Denver. last even
ing.
Judge Carey is credited by the Des
Moines Register with securing the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Riner as United States
district attorney.
Colonel Hooker, representing the Rock
Island Railway ma arrived in mi,
city Yesterday and was warmly erected bv
many old friends.
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