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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08

denounces fashionable drinking" and hopes
to see the time when it will be abolished at
all social entertainments.
y The condition Of wheat in Ohio at
present averages S. per cent and the prob
able yield, with good weather till harvest, is
placed at 81, 53l ,s32 bushels
Mayor WoZencraft, of Paris, Ills.
nomiB ated his son as chief of police, but the
council refused to affirm, and also rejected
the men named on the force
Bishop Elliott, of Texas, went to Del
Rio few days ago to dedicate new p E.
Church. Just before he reached town a cy.
clone came along and blew the structure into
thousand pieces.
Mr.. Foster, American minister to
Spain, will return to that country in June,
and will be accompanied by daughter who
has not yet been abroad by reason of her
educational studies.
nj. Waddington, French ambassador
to England, never goes anywhere, it is said,
unless accompanied by his wife, Who is an
American lady, and who is both his secre-
tary and treasurer
LA heaiisa, va, inc newspaper men
became SO interested in the walking match in
New York that they arranged for go-as.
you-please among themselves. Seven re.
porters have been entered for the race.
Owing to the promised extension of
the Milwaukee q Lake Shore road to Ash
land, Wis, new national bank, with $3.50,
600 capital, was organized at Ashland, OF
which Gen. Fuller, of Belvidere, His, is
president
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
The Coplah Report.

WASHINGTON CITY, May S.-The report of
of the five Republican members of the Copiah
investigating committee was submitted to
the senate. After carefully worded intro
duction the report reviews the testimony as
to the alleged outrages in Copiah county,
and concludes that conspiracy was or
ganized by representative young Demo-
Gratis to drive their opponents from
the polls. To that end mob was
gathered and systematic outrages, ending in
murder, perpetrated. The Democratic state
and county officers remained passive, and al
lowed the election to be turned into mock
cry. The committee recommends the pub
LEGATION of the testimony and of senate bill
No. 10, which is designed to furnish remedy
for some of the evils disclosed. 1T is also
recommended that unless the next election
be unqueStionahy fair, there should be a
full investigation of the condition of thing
IN that state,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

A Kansas City paper describes Pere
Hyacinthe as !,eing perfect picture Of g u
Butler
A hurricane Monday night in the
Moweaqua, HIS, dstricteaused ser'iou> arm
A WOMEN lied OF fright
Miss Emma Nevada, the young
American grina donna, Intends 10 sns 81
this country next season.
Richard A. Proctor, the astronomer.
has Il. cide, 10 make bis home der Ii rtly est
of his lie at st. Joseph, Mo-
William Brown says that The New
York News, owned by Ben Wood ami hun
self, cleared Si02, coo last year
A consignment of 100000 pounds Of
tea from Japali. billed to ]. W Doane & Co
was condemned at Chicago by Tea lnspectpl
Barnard.
Samuel Handy, youa g man, resi-
dent Of Mount Hope. Wis.,, arose from the
dinner table, procured rife, and blew out
his brains.
tt is reported that Henry Willard will
return to his old profession, Journalism, and
become one of the editorial writers on one OF
the New York dailies. ere
Governor Robinson, of Massachusetts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
A TILT M THE HOUSE.
Spicy Remarks ever the FItz John
BOrGer Hfll.

WASHINGTON CITY, May Sin the sen
ate Seweil reported favorably from the mil
itary committee the house hill to authorize
the sale of a certain portion of Fort Hayes
military reservation in Kansas to the Ellis
County Agricultural society. Edmunds in
trodnced a bill to place U. S. Grant late
general of the army, upon the retired list of
the army. Il WISH" said E lmunds, It'd com.
mend it TO the early consideration of the
military committee for reasons which every
body understands" Blair introduced bin
for the adjustment of the accounts of work
men, laborers and mechanics arising under
the eight hour law.
III the house the tariff question having
been disposed Of, the regular order of buSi-
ness was proceeded with. In the morning
hour committees were called for reports ana
among the bills reported were: By Bradford
of Missouri, from the comnitcee on Judiciary,
the French spoliation bill; Stewart of Texas,
from the committee on foreign affairs,
a iill authorizing the appointment
az three commissioners to promote trade and
commerce with South America and Mexica
A large number of bills were reported favor
ally and adversely, from tie pension com
niaee, and placed on the private calendar.
At the conclusion of the call Mills, of Ken
tucky, reported the river and haibor bill,
after which the house proceeded to considera~
ton of business on the speakers table
1ha bill for the relief of Fitz John Porter
came up next, ard Keifer moved to refer
il to the military affairs committee. Ran
dab insisted that in the absense of rule
the practice as laid down in manual, giving
priority to the question of concurrence,
should he followed.
There was lively tilt in discussing the
bill. Keifer spoke of Porter as bearing on
his forehead the brand of condemnation. and
i'll closing said he had not intended
to say anything against Porter. Gen
Slocum said he was glad he had done so, for
Gen. Porter and the country would regard it
as compliment He was surprised that
Keifer had not brought in Charles Garfield
and Elser witnesses in the Keifer-
Boynton easel to sustain him in his
attack on Fitz John Porter [Appla use
on The Democratic side.l Keifer retorte1
that he was sure the gentleman would resort
to something to support Porter which was
below the dignity of a member. [Applause
on the Republican side,l After debate the
house refused TO refer the bill to the com
mittee on military affairs, and then refused
| TO eoncur in the senate amendments
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08

the bill was undoubtedly eompassed
by the efforts of Randall and his
friends. The bill was not all that could hay
been asked, and was not perfect measure,
but it was the best that could be obtained at
this time. There we're some things it shoul'
have covered more fully. / do not believe
congress viii adjourn without taking some
action in the matter of reforming the present
law"
II am greatly surprised" the Hon. Thomas
A. Hendricks said. II had anticipated its
passage, but the action of the house is very
positive and is, doubtless, the end of the
bill The vote will not be reconsidered. Ef
forts will probably be made to bring it up
but nothing win be accomplished.
There should certainly be a reform in
the revenue system, but shall not expect il
from this congress. The differences will now
60 before t., people, whose decision will be
followed, think, by careful legislation aftei
he presidential election think the BIS.
thing congress can do is to adjourn and he.
the question of revenue reform go to the
voters without further ado"
NEW YORK., May S.-The Times says of thu
iefeat of Morrison's bill that its original COZ
,eption was political blunder, and one
more evidence of the incapacity of the Dem
ocratic party to govern the country.
The Sun says; The advocates of horizontal
redaction can now reflect that there are mat
terS of more moment that demand attention,
and there will be ample time to reform the
tariff year hence, when we shall know mora
than we do now about the practical bearing
upon the great interests Of the country
The Herald says that the bill was defeated
by Democratic votes, although it was an
extremely moderate bill, and that the Repub-
hcans can claim no victory They cannot
check tariff legislation, as it has gone beyond
their reach
The World says: From this time forth
there should be no Democratic dissensions at
Washington, but an earnest desire to rescue
the country from dangers which threaten The
very life of republican institutions.
The New York Tribune says: ut is for
tunate there is an election approaching
which will enable voters TO pass upon the use
Of party given over to such imbeclitY.
When we look for its leaders and its votes on
Ehe tariff and ali similar issues we find them
in ore section solid south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
lfiE DAILY Argus.
Thursday, May s, 1884.
FILLEY AND GRANT.
The Former Explains His Position
and the Latter Gives Views.
Filley Will Vote for the June Nom.
fnee--Grant Declines 10 Discuss
Asihur-A Reminiscence
of 1877.

CHICAGO, May THE Inter Ocean has
letter from Chauncey Filley, in which the
latter says:
While it is Of no public interest what my in
dividual preference or opinions may be, or are,
and should mol volunteer or protrnde them,
You have greatly mistaken them, and there
fore compel me TO correct your error, where
in a recent editorial l am reported" as say
ing: we are not for Arthur under any cir
cumstances. have no hesitation in saying
that if SO delegates voted for his nomina-
ton. would not vote to make it unani-
NOUS"
l have not spoken for nor attempted to
speak fof anybody upon this subject. no.
even for myself, nor authorized any one TO
speak for me upon the matter above alluded
to. do not hesitate to say, therefore, that
the person cannot be found who can truly
say have ever entertained or expressed such
un-Republican ideas OF statements as to the
candidacy of President Arthur or any other
of the prominently named and prominent
Republicans.
You are, am satisfied, mistaken and err
in stating that have, or that anybody has
so stated, and misstated my position, as no
one knows whom will or viii not support.
If, in the wisdom and effort to
select the best candidate to carry the
pivotal and needed weak and strong
Republican states, the choice shall fall
upon Arthur, Logan. Blaine, or EdmunIs,
l shall he with the party III its hon
est endeavOrs for success, in the fnture as in
the past, even though the choice and selec-
ton be not OF my preference That is the
kind of Republican have always been and
shall continue to be. | consider no maa a
Republican who threatens the defeat of the
nominees in advance and who does not
acquiesce IN the will OF the majority, when
honestly ascertained and promulgated, be
cause ne A4aS be defeated ia his personal
choice or preference.
Nh. fIliey "a ) that at the meeting OF the
national Republican committee, last Deem
Der, he advocated giving the Republican
states II controlling vote III national conveu-
ti0ns, So that the state which could give she
Republican nominee majoritles should have
the most to say Is to who that nominee
should b..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs.
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teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. II cures
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ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
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sicians in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents per bottle.
feb Is m-W-S m ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY.

Mr.. Geo, V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: My wife has been almost
helpless for five years. so helpless that
she could not turn over in bed alone
She used two bottles of Electric Bitters.
and is so much improved. that she is now
able to do her own work" "
Electric Bitters will do all that Is
claimed for them Hundreds of testi-
monials attest their great curative powers.
Only fifteen cents bottle at Hartz &
Bahnsefl's '.t4'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08

NEW NoItk, MAY S-fhe Mail and Elk
press publishes AN inte +, eW wi,ll Gen Grant
from which the following is taken:
"Wbat of the stability OF tAef Republican,
party, GeneraiF
"We viii always have two parties in this
country. When one has fulfilled its mission
it is generally followed By a shak
ing up, and eacifof tbs new parts then tina
in their ranks men who previously had beoi.
in opposite parties But to answer youI
question, Idon't think tia mission of the Re
publican party yet fulfilled, nor Will it be 50
long as thestates lately a rebellion are sdlidly
with one party, without regard to platform
or principle
Nov, General, | would ike Your views on
the pending presidential campaign, and the
claims of the various gentlemen whose names
are mentionedin CONNECTION with the Repub-
lican ticket!7
Gen. Grant here paused took a few deep
puffs, beld his cigar aloft, and, after a mo,
ment's thought, replied: "Well, l don't care
to say much on that subject. If the Repub-
licans make wise selection, they will carry
the next election think oar prospects bet
ter than they W ere four and eight weeks
ago"
MAY ask your opinion OF President Ar
thurs administration"
Il prefer not to criticise it."
MAY ASK then, what your preferences
may beF
II decidedly favor Logan. THERE'S great
prejudice against him at the present time
because Of his vote on the imitation bill, but
if he is nominated think his record on the
financial question, clear through from the
beginning, cen be shown entirely Satisfac-
tory to those Republicans who oppose linn
now. He is man of ability and a man Of
courage to maintain his convictions, and
one who is not swayed about by every pass
ing breeze"
an reference to the electoral commission
General, what truth is there in the store,
that you had massed troops in the capitol, al
Washington, with a view to preventing any
attempt to inaugnrate TildenT
"None. There were no troops masset
there at all. intended to maintain peac
and order at all hazards, and ! proposet
to see installed in the presidential chair
the man congress decided to be elected
whether Tilden or Hayes. l had no desirt
or power to influence the question of deciding
who the people elected to the presidency
That was matter entirely with congress
1t is true had directed Gen Sherman t
have his troops in Baltimore and other point
near Washington so they could be brough
there on telegraphic notices in case of rio
or disturbance but this step was not in th
benefit of either of the political parties, no
of either of the candidates for the presidency
There was not q soldier in arms in Wash
ington at the time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
Opinions on ..,e E,eseat of the Bill.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May Sin an editorial,
The Courier Journal, Henry Wattersons
paper, speaks as follows regarding the
houses action ON the tariff bill
A few Demococrats deserted their colors,
and, in conjunction with the united forces
of the Republicans, brought upon the party
a singing, most dissraceful defeat. A
small guerrilla band within the line OF the
party has since the opening of the session
acted under orders from the Republican
leaders. y The party has been be-
trayed-4betiayed by those whom it has de.
lighted to honor. The party to-day is in dis
grace. We must go forward or we
must surrender. II the people want protec-
ton, as Randall, Eaton, and Converse claim,
then they will see that the government is
given in charge of the Republican party.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May Sd suppose
the vote means..its final defeat, said ex-Sen-
ator Mcdonald, speaking of the tariff bill,
the vote on which he had just heard. a
think it probable that the matter will be
brought up in another bin. / do not think
congress will adjourn without making some
reduction in the tariff. The defeat OF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
ADVERTISING CHEATS.!!

1T hiss become Sn common TO write the
beginning of an article, in an elegant in
teresting msnRer.
Then run ii into some advertisement
that We avoid all such.
And simply call attention to the merits
Of Hop Bitters in as plain honest terms
as possible.
TO induce people
To give them one trial, which so
proves their value that they will never use
anything else"
s'The Remedy sofavorsely noticed in
all The papers, IN
''ReligfouS and Secular, is Obj
Having a large sale, and is supplant-
ing all other medicines.
There is no denying the virtues of the
Hop plant, and the proprietors of Hop
Bitters have shown great shrewdness
"And ability ss..t..s
In compouqJing +, medicine whose
virtues are so.pafpable 10 every ones oh
servation.
Did She Die?
"No!
She fingered and suffered along, pinine
away all the time for years
The doctors doing her no good"
And at last was cured by this Hop
Bitters the papers say so much about.
indeed. Indeed"
How thankful we should be for thai
medicine -r 1850,
A DAUGHTERS MISERY
Eleven years our daughter suffered on
bed of mesery.
From complication Of Kidney, Liver
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility
Under the care OF the best physicians,
who gave her disease various names
But no relief,
And COW she is restored to US in good
health by as simple remedy as Hop Bit
tiers, that We had Stunned for years before
using it. The Parents-T
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
How Gladstone VIII Meet II.

LONDON. May S.-The Standard says the
government will meet the motion of Sill
Michael Hicks Beach, censuring the minis
try, by announcing an expedition to be sent
to Gordon's relief, the climate permitting
The Daily News says: Gladstone will NEE,
the note of consure by announcing
that the government has resolved
to keep open communication with
Khartoum, and will not allow Berber to pass
out Of the control of Egyptian government
These measures are calculated to insure the
safety of those whom Gordon sent to Ber.
Der and Of himself and garrison. The ex-
petition TO Khartoum is no new resolution.
There has long existed an understand
ing that upon certain conditions
Of danger arising there means will be taken
by the forces already in Egypt assuring the
safety of Gen. Gordon and those under him
There is a feeling that the government il
much better informed than the general pub
he in regard to Egyptian matters men
toned in recent kilograms, that il
has throughout been advised O
Gordon's safety and the sufficienc,
of his supplies to last some months and he
never neglected to consider the provisions
required for his security. 1t is understooi
that flying column under Graham will b
sent at once to the relief of khartoum
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
LOWEST AMONG The LOVELY

is she who renews or preserves the beauty
of her teeth with Sozodont confessedly
the most effective preparation for them.
Volumes of evidence might be adduced
in support of its claims to public conf
dence, as mean of invigorating the
teeth and rendering them pure, glistening
and spotless, and not less satisfactory
proven, is its balmy influence upon the
breath. Ask for genuine Sozodont, and
accept no cheap substitute.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
IEarnY EnR LING DISEASES

Dr.. Robert Newtoni late President of
the Eclectic College of the city of New
York, and formerly of Cincinnati. Ohio,
used DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam very
extensively in his practice, as many of his
patients, now living and restored to heath
by the.use of this Invaluable medicine,
can amply testify He always said that
SO good a remedy ought to be prescribed
freely by every physician as sovereign
remedy in all cases of lung diseases. 1t
cures Consumption and has no equal for
all peetoral complaints.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
HORRORS on MINERAL roIs0NINa

Il have been poisoned with Mercury
and POTASH" is the tale of thousands who
write our physicians in regard to treat
ment of Blood and Skin diseases. and ii
would seem that what they say must be
true, for it is with one accord !" If YOU
have been poisoned in this way OF have
any blood or skin disease or cancer, send
to us for Treatment on Blood and Skin
Diseases which will be mailed free.
The Swift Specific Co.. Drawer 8,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
Twelve or Fifteen Injured,

ST. LOUIS. May S-Information derived
from an official source says the west bound
train on the Wabash road struck broken
rail near Body Station, Ills, 104 miles from
here, and a coach and two sleepers were over
turned. Twelve or fifteen passengers were
slightly injured, and the sleepins-car con-
ductor seriously. The company Immediately
sent half dozen physicians to the wreck,
aud at last accounts the wounded were beins
well cared for
SF.apAUL, MINI, May lit is learned here
that General Passenger Agent Fee, of the
Northern Pacific, is among the injured in Tie
railway accident near Body Station, Ill.
Mrs. Fee has left for the scene Of the &C.
cident S
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08
AN EDITORS TRIBUTE.

Theron P Keator. Editor of Fit.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette" writes; For
the past five years have always used DR..
Kings New Discovery. for coughs of
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consider 1T the only reliable and sure cure
Cor Coughs, Colds, etc" Call at Hartz
& Bahusens Drug Store and get a Free
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-08

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