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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
SHORT A MILLION.
Russell Sage Said to Have Put Down
About That Sum.
He Finds Union Pacific q Bad "Spec'
..-viliard's Resignati0n---Ee
Locks for Future Vim
dicati0D.

NEW York, Jan. 5-The World prints the
following sensational story: 1t was black
day for Russell Sage Thursday The great
Hput," @call" and "straddls" broker, it was
said, was very vexed, and "put" brok-
ers called upon him faster than he
could sign checks. Union Pacific
stock, of which he was reported
to have held from 10000 to 100000
shares, had taken a tumble, and he
was said to be temporarily a loser
in the neighborhood of sl,0O0,OOo. The
squeeze which the well-known speculator is
said to have suffered was the favorite theme
of conversation among brokers who did not
attend the charity ball but preferred to
while away their hours of recreation at the
Windsor Said a well known member of
the stock exchange: Il guess Russell Sage
has had enough of Union Pacific stock
for one day, and in fact l doubt
not that he felt almost buried
with it when brokers' alarmed at the manner
in which the stock was acting, demanded
their checks. Only a short time ago, when
Sage got about 10000 shares, think, of
Union Pacific, its price was close to 50.
Thursday it opened at 7lA, it highest price
was 1875, and it closed at M. No wonder
Sage received SO many calls If it had been
any other man than he have no doubt that
he would have gone under.p
Atwhat figure would you place Sages
lossa7
"lf reports are correct as to the number of
shares he took when put at him | venture
to say that he was poorer by 81, 100000 in the
evening than he was in the morning.
"Do you think that Union Pacific stock
will tumble still lower before a reaction can
take placer
"Yes, it wl in my opinion fall rather than
rise. 1t has been raided SO often that it is a
wonder that the entire bottom has not been
knocked from under it. Another thing which
has caused it to depreciate is the report that
it is losing $500, 900 year, and the fact that
SO many different western roads are fighting
it, 1t has bonded indebtedness of nearly
$50, 600, 900, of which l see brokers who have
been bitten by its stock are seeking to force
its payment. In my opinion Russell Sage
wishes he had gotten rid of his stock long
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Australian Satsonaiists Organizing

SAN Francesca, Cal, Jan. 81. E. Red
mond, member Of parliament and William
Redmond, his brother, who have been work
Ing up an Irish National league in Australia,
have arrived here. The former says that
prior to his visit there was no organized
movement in Australia During his stay
there he addressed AZ meetings, established
800 permanent branches, collected S75,-
900, and created a federal con-
vention to hold yearly meetings, com
prised of delegates from all the COL
onies. The bishops supported the movement,
wrote approving the principles of tho league,
and, with the exception of Archbishop
Vaughan, subscribed to the funds. Redmond
further said the colonies subscribed about
$4,000 to the Parnell fund, to be sent to Par
nell as special donation. As members of
parliament are not paid, arrangements were
made in the six colonies to subscribe yearly
sufficient support for six Irish members,
elected under the auspices of the league
Redmond LECTURERS here, at Denver, Leadville
and in Omah&. His brother lectures at
Tombstone, Des Moines and Dubuque Two
meetings will be held at Chicago
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Kate sheI;ey's Heroism.

Dies MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 5-The presenta-
ton of the gold medal voted to Kate
Shelley, the heroine Of the Chicago & North
western railroad disaster, two years ago,
will be made by the legislature on the
18th, during the dedication ceremony
i'll the new capitol. The medal on one side
represents Kate in the act of creeping over
the bridge ON the Des Moines river, and bears
the words "Heroisn, Youth, Humanity"
The reverse side bears the legend
presented by the State of Iowa to
Kate Shelley, with the thanks of
the general assembly, in recognition of the
courage and devotion Of child of Is years,
whom neither the terror Of the elements nor
the fear of death could appall in her efforts
TO save human life during the terrible storm
and food in the Des Moines valley on the
night of July 6, 1881"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
.,;he, ,su,t Aca.nst : yewspa,e,

PITTsBURe, Jan. 5.-Warrants have been
issued for the arrest of Eugene NJ. 0'Neil and
c. N Shaw, proprietors of The Pittsburg
Dispatch, at the instigation of Judge White,
of this 1ity. Judge White has brought suit
against The Dispatch for criminal libel on &C
count of an article printed on December 2Ssh
last, purporting to be an interview with Com
modore Kourtz. Damages claimed are un.
known.
". Irving Landell arrived at Lexing-
ton. KY, few days ago, with a brother Il
years old and only 81. He gave the money to
boarding house to feed the boy, went to
work as a brakeman hialself without getting
any food, and after thirty-six hours laborin
rigorous weather, died Tuesday night of hum
ger and exposure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
CALMLY AND FIRMLY
They Met Their. Fate at the Ropes
End.

BATON ROUGE La, Jan 4-Valmont Rec
tor was hanged here for the murder of Dun
can Williams year ago He walked calmly
from the second story of the Jail to the
scaffold. The drop was eight feet. Only q
few spectators were admitted The con
demned was baptized and said he was ready
TO die.
The crime for which Rector suffered was
the murder of Duncan Williams. On De-
cenber Is, 1883, be was on a spree, and pur-
chased large pocket-knife in a store. Going
out he met Williams, and struck him heavy
blow with his fist. Williams begged him not
to repeat the blow as he was sick, whereupou
Rector pulled out the knife and stabbed VIII
Jams in the breast, inhicting wound which
soon produced death. Rector was heavy
set negro, about 50 years old, and worked On
plantations When Is years old he killed his
stepfather with an ak, but escaped punish
ment on the grounds of self-defense.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05

New YORK, Jan. 5-The annual meeting
Of the board of directors of the Northern Pa
ciiic railroad was held in the offices of the
company. Those present were Frederick
Billings, Ashbel II. Barney, John W. Ellis,
Roswell G. Rslston, Robert Norris, Thomas
f. Cakes, J. Pierrepont Morgan, August
Behaont, J. L. Stackpole, Benjamin Cheney,
John C. Bullitt, and Henry E. Johnston.
The following letter from Henry Willard was
read;
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NORTHERN
PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY:
al hereby offer my resignation as presi-
dent of your board feel constrained to
take this step for two reasons: One is, that
| am suffering from nervous prostrstion,
which renders ME no longer capable Of
properly discharging my official duties, and
my physicians advise absolute abstention TO
the recovery OF nay health. The other rea-
son is that i'll my own poor opinion, no less
than III that of nay personal and business
friends the interests of the company call for
the severance of my connection with it. 1t is
a sad reflection tlat such should he the
unjust result of the years OF severe labor
and consuming anxiety which | have spent
il nay endeayos to serve the company con-
Scicntiously and to the best of my ability.
But my feelings shall not stand in the way Of
the welfare OF the stockholders | am con
soed by an abiding confidence that the future
will completely vindicate all have done |
may, as soon as my health permits ne, ask
the privilege Of submitting to You sumnar,
of my administration of the company's af-
fairs. Allow me TO express TO you. in con,
c,usion, my sincere thanks for tho cordial
support and appreciative sympathy you have
at ali times extended me.
(SiSneG) II. WILLARD
The resignation was accepted.
New YORK, Jan. 5.-"What do you think
of Mr.. Wizards assertion that he is poor
man, aud has lost everything in the deprecia,
ton in Northern Pacific!' was asked very
prominent operator on the street.
Think l think he is playing possum
He cannot escape condemnation in that way. >
The same question was asked of we'll
known man intimately connected with Vii
lard. lit is true" he answered, Mr. Willard
is poor man"
The above statement was corroboratel by
Mr. Horace White and other gentlemen in a
position to know.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
BURIED UNDER AN ENGINE.
Thirty Minutes OF Terrible Agony
suffered in n Railroad Wreck.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 5-The express train due
at Annapolis at 80 p. IN, while going at the
rate Of forly-fve miles an hour, ran into
four cows which were standing Oh the track.
The engine, baggage car and two passenger
coaches were thrown from the rails. Super
intendent of Road Nicholas Deale, Engi-
near Coulbrock, and Fireman Galele were
badly hurt. As soon as the engine left the
rails it turned over, pulling the baggage and
passenger coaches with it, and burying Deale
and Couibrock underneath. Deaie was
caught between the air-brake and the boiler.
he lay there for over haiti an hour, during
which time his hat was burned to crisp
by being held between the boiler and
his face to protect him from the heat.
In this position he directed the
workman to get jacSscrews and lift tie en-
CINE, but this was impossible. as the ground
was too soft. Shove!s were then brought
into requisition, and after he was dug out he
was taken to his residence in Annapolis. DR..
r. C.. Green is Of the opinion that he cannot
live. Engineer Coulbrook was only slightly
burned. A colored boy about years old,
who had charge of the cows, was in neigh
boring farmhouse, warming himself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
The rr.uartite Combination.

CHICAGO, Jan. ST j. Potter, general
manager of the Chicago, Burlington 6,
Quincy railroad, was present at the meeting
of representatives of the different roads
interested i'll the tripartite combination.
President Cable, Of the Rock Island, was
seen He said the business Of the
day would be in connection with the adris-
sion of the Burlington road TO the combina-
ton. Mr.. Cable would say nothing as to the
prospect that the road woull accept the terms
of the agreement, but it is the general opin-
ion that 1t will not. 1t is also thought that
no concessions viii be made in favor of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Meeting OF Indiana Democratic
EditOPa

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 5-At the annual
meeting of the Democratic editors of Indiana
the interesting incident was the introduction
and subsequent withdrawal of resolution
endorsing Joseph E. Mcdonald as the choice
of the state Democracy for president. AL
though it is believed three-fourshs Of those
present were Mcdonald men, and several
speakers conceded that Mcdonald was the
choice of the party, the adherents of the old
Tilden. Hendricks ticket were influential
enough to induce McDonald's friends to with
draw the resolution
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
AN ANSWER WANTED.

Can any ore bring US case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that the Electric Bittcrs
will not speedily cure? We say that they
can not. as thousands of cases already per
manently cured and and who are daily re
commencing Electric Bittcrs, will prove
Brights Disease, Diabetes, week Back, Of
any urinary complaint quickly cured, they
purify the blood. regulate the bowels, anc
act directly on the diseased parts. Every
bottle guaranteed. For sale at soc bot
tie by HartZ 81 Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Lake Sunerior ore Trade.

PETTsBURG, Pa, Jan ga gentleman
from Cleveland, who is in this city, says:
The Lake Superior ore trade is in a worse
condition than at any time during the past
twelve or fifteen years. Seven out Of
every ten mines in the region are
die, and those running are owned by
the largest and wealthiest corporations, who
are restricting the output at least one-half
Ore of the best quality is selling in Cleveland
at Sc per ton, which is lower than for many
years At this price the only profit is 81
cents per ton, which is recognized to be the
royalty or worth at the mines
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
gREHZEs IN THE SPICE ISLANDS

are not laden with more fragrance than a
breath rendered pure and aromatic with
SOZODONT, which restores whiteness to
yellow teeth and soundness TO defective
ones. Neither man nor woman can hope
TO carry any point by the force of persua,
sion, with mouthful Of unclean, discol
ored teeth and an unpleasant breath.
SOZODONT remedies both these repulsive
physical traits. and is prominently health
full as well as effective.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05

Mensman's Peptouized Beef Tonic, the
only preparation of beef containing its
entire nutritious properties. 1t contains
blood making. force generating ana life
sustaining properties; invaluable for Indi
gestion, Dyspepsia, nervous prostration,
and all forms of general debility; also, in
all enfeebled conditions, whether the re-
suit of exhaustion, nervous prostrstion,
oyerwork, or acute disease, particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints.
Caswell, Hazard & Co., Proprietors, N.
Y. Sold by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, -One
Man who Knew his own Business.

mo, my DEAR" said the venerable keeper OF q
| country store to a timid little girl whose head
| scarcely came up to the counter, mo, my dear,
| haven't any red flannel. but we have some first
! rate New Orleans molssses - Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite well, the child went away in search Of the
| article she wanted.
| Have you BEFSoN, s CAPCINE PLASTERS, -
asked gentleman of certain druggist whose
name could be given were it desired. Il am trou-
bled just now with touch of my old friend, the
lumbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to go
the spot almost as soon as II touches the skim
Not at present" replied the druggist. genally,
'but we have lots of plasters just good, There
is Allcock's. the Capsicum and others-won't one
of them do just as well,'
| my dear sir,'' retorted the gentleman, with a
slight show of temper. ~ say nothing against
/ those articles, but am business man, and al
ways ask for precisely wSt want, and for moth
| ing else. may enlighten you however, when !
| say that sometime ago, for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me, tried all
those you mention, with no appreciable benefit.
They inefficient, every one of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors Of some of them being
this: that they make plasters with similar sound
| ing names to deceive the unwary into believing
they are the game thing, Experience taught me
| the difference. III go to the next MAJ in your line
| Good day
| Be Oh your guard against limitations. The gen
uine has the word CAPCINE cut clearly in the
middle of the plaster. All others are impositions
| Seabury Il johnson, Chemists, New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Pane and ParneIIite.

ROME, Jan. Sit is said the propaganda
begins Tuesday next to examine certain OF
Errington's proposals in regard to the line OF
conduct of the Irish clergy, with view to a
better severence of their connection with the
agitaJers of Ireland. Especially is the all
tude of American Fenians said to require
further.action. The propaganda has prom
ised to examine the matter from moral
point of view, and will take action accord
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Sen. Grants Condition.

New YORK, Jan. Seen. Grant is still
confined to his room. He suffers intensely
from the sprain received by the fall
on Christmas eve Attempts to converse
with him have been fruitless. A reporter
met one of his sons and from him received u
fiat denial of the published story that the
general had declared open war against the
denomination of President Arthur IN favor of
Senator Logan. whenever my father goes
to Washington, said young Grant, she calls
on the president, and their relations are very
friendly"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
TrIni OF 4 Money Thief.

MUYCTE, Ind, Jan. 5. The trial of Austin
C. Case, for the alleged embezzlenent of
s., GO money package from the United States
Express company on the night of September
7, began in the Delaware circuit court, and
is attracting wide attention from the fact
that this is the fourth package lost by the
company, to amounts aggregating SIC, 900,
and that the defendant is q man of heretofore
unimpeacilable character. Sensational de-
yeIoDments are exrected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 5.-The senate com
mittee appointed to consider the eligibility
of Mr.. Hoason, of Somerset, reported in
favor of admitting him, and he was accord
ingly sworn in. A joint committee was ap
pointed to wait upon Robert N. McLane and
inform him of his election as governor, and
to request his presence in the senate cham
Der Oh January 8, to take the oath of Office.
Both houses adjourned until Tuesday next
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
rErozen to Death.

JACKSON, Ohio, Jan. 5.-Thonas Davis
was found near Welston ina dying condi-
ton. He had been to the Patterson coal
works invoicing goods, and started to walk
back to Welsten. The weather was ex.
tremely cold and he got chilled and could go
10 further. He died at midnight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Met His Fate Firmly.

EASTMAN, GA, Jan. Jim Crummidge
was hanged in the Jail yard here shortly after
noon for the murder of young James Mitch
ell, at Chauncey last fall A large crowd Of
colored people were present. The prisoner
met his fate firmly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
An Anxious QuestInn.

PITTsBUEG, Jan. 5.--The leading questions
in municipal circles here is whether city tax,
alton viii be increased this year TO meet the
larger amount os appropriations asked for by
the finance coTElittee. Last year this taxa.
ton amounted TO 10 mills strong efforts be
ing made TO keep the appropriations within
bounds Idle men ald mills shut down make
it an anxious question
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
schooner iYrecked.

BLOCK ISLAND. R. l., Jan, 5.-Tne two
masted schooner Adrian, Capt. Bebrige, of
Bath, Me-, from Elizabethport, n j., to
Providence, coal laden, came ashore in the
westerly galeo northwest beach. The cap
tain and one sailor were taken from the
vessel by the islanders, but the mate and
cook wale frozen to death; names unhnown.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
..sarah 8arnumr Prol1fbited.

PARIS, Jan. 5-The sale of Sarah Bar
num- which has created so much sensation
here, has been prohibited By the authorities.
Jean Richepin is said TO be engaged on sim
liar publication, attacking the private life OF
Marie Columbier
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
En a Multitude of suspects Is the nan
Won Want,

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 5.-The Lieut.. Col.
Sudeikin's murder case continues to create
profound excitement. Over thirty arrests of
persons suspected of completely in the muir
der have already been made, and Others are
expected to follow within the next few
hours
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Gaing to Resume.

LONDON, Jan, 5.-The chamber of deputies
of Greece has adopted. by a vote of li0to Sc,
a bill authorizing loan of 170,o00,00O
drachmal, to effect the withdrawal fl ON cir
culation Of the paper currency.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
De,tberate,y Killed Hin.

DUMIN, Jan 5-The United Ireland pub
fishes an account of the murder of
Carey, written BY gentleman who
received it from O'Donnell, and 1t was
not to be told so long as chance remained
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05

to save O'Donnell's life The. account
shows that O'Donnell deliberately killed
Carey. There was no struggle, and Carey
made no attack upon o Donnel Had Judge
Denman permitted o'Donneil to speak he
would have told the whole story about the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05

GRAND HAVEN, Mich, Jan. 5.-The trans
fer steamer Wisconsin, which left Milwaukee
on Wednesday has not yet arrived. 1t is
feared she has founder with all on board.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 5.--The inmates of
the city hospital here say they are freezing
and starving to death. The Benevolent home
receives s., 0O0 annually from the city to care
for the patients, but have not carried out the
CONTRACT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Maggie Drews, AGectioD.

CHICAGO, Jan. Sat one of the museums
i'll this city there is on exhibition a giant
over seven feet high, He is named Cooper.
From the following, which is one of many
similar illusions received daily, it is evident
that even giants can strike tender chord in
the female breast:
CHICAGO Dec. 29.-Dear mr.. Clint. cooper:
! have seen you lotse Of times and like YOU
very well indeed and wood like to have you
know it come down some moring mother
wood like to see you to l amt write for a
Young girl to tell yoou she loves yoou but
don't 90 anywhere at al of course / have to
call at the museum eyey time No more at
present.
Truly yours MAGGIE DREWS
?. S-Please anser by handing me a note
pok hat bleue ribens rings on one finger
MAGGIE DREWS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-05
Anglo Egyptian Relations strained

CAIRO, Jan. s. The relations of England
and Egypt are strained, Egypt sent a note
to Great Britain, pointing out that the pres
ent state of things in Egypt cannot continue,
and asking for a final decision upon the
Soudan question. If England refuses
the assistance asked the khedive
and ministry are determined to abandon to
Turl-ey eastern Soudan and reduce the Egyp-
tan tribute to the porte. The Egyptian
troops will then Ebe concentrated in Egypt
proper, thus giving force of 1900 men to
protect the frontier without the aid of the
English army. Evelyn Barring thinks IL, 600
men insufficient for that PURPOSE