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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

The marriage Of Miss Ella Wheeler has
given the witlings something to write
about, and we may expect to see ii good
deal of coarse humor printed about an
event which it seems to us should be treat
ed with that delicacy which respectable
persons are in the habit of discussing af-
fairs 10 which lady is a party. The fact
that Miss Wheeler is the author of con
siderable lnrid poetry affords no excuse
for the indecent ridicule to which she has
been subjected, and which has broken out
afresh since the announcement of her
marriage with Mr.. Wilcox. Il very eStima-
BILE young gentleman from New England.
1t is quite likely that some who have base
~ miscon,trued the sentiment Of Miss
Wheeler's verse imagine that she is devoid
OF that refinement, purity, and delicacy
of feeling which constitute the highest
beauty OF intellectual woman hood; these
persons are grievously at fault None
but woman Of the servest purity and
sdelieacy offeelingcould write sIch poems
as Miss Wheeler has given us; none else
would dare do so. We regret the rude
jests which are emitted at this gentle
lady's expense, but We feel that she is too
far above them to be pcstered by their
stings or to suffer their eviodors to in
terrupl the flow of her vivid but graceful
mnSp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
THE ELEVENTH DISTRICT.

The Eleventh congressional district is
composed of the counties of Rock Island,
Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock,
McDonough and Schuyler, seven of the
largest and most important counties in the
state. 1t is now represented in congress
by VIM. II. Niece, of Macomb an able
gentleman and atsterling democrat. Mr..
Niece is one of those qaiet, unassuming
men, with whom it is pleasure to meet,
and when once acquainted the friendship
grows instead of lessons. He has made
a record in congress of which not his
constituents, but of which the entire peo-
pie may feel proud. Since in Washing
ton his life has not been an idle one by
any means; onerous and important duties
have been assigned him, and he has never
been found wanting in any particular.
But we did not start out to review the
democratic situation in this district-for
it is known TO be first class-but simply
to show our readers what the republicans
are doing, and what unanimity exists in
the camp Of the party of moral ideas.
The Union, the supposed party organ
of this city and county, in a recent issue
devotes considerable space to the cat
hauling that is now going on between the
Marsh and McClaughry factions 1t
seems that the editors of the Warsaw
Bulletin, and Carthage Gazette have had
each other by the ears for some time. and
and all because Col. Marsh was not Sc
lected as delegate to Chicago. The
Union attempts to pour ''oil on the
troubled waters" as it were, by urging
the necessity of harmony and good feel
ing. 1t tells them that the people are
not interested in their wrangings, and
that they are jeopardizing the interests of
the republican party in this district by
they foolish action. But the words Of
oHreleepy contemporary will have nc
effect, we predict, upon the hot bloodet
quill drivers of the above mentioned
papers. The cutting and slashing vii
go on as before. and the red gore may bt
expected to blow at most any moment
In the meantime the democracy will &C
along in the even tenor of its way, nomi
nate and elect their man in November
and after the battle is over the republican
bosses will accuse each other of being
responsible for their party's defeat.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
THE NEWS In BRIEF.

The German parliament has adopted
he ani-Socialist Law.
Mr.. Nennor, the weather prophet,
predicts cold weather for the first few days
in july
A premature explosion in q Dixon
QlL) coal quarry fatally injured James Dor
nan and Henry Smith
Miss Edna Abbey, agel %, house
keeper for Charles Hovey, at Centeryile,
Mich, killed herself with stryehnia.
Baker Pasha, for twenty years an
exile from England, has arrived in London,
and was loudly chesred by the people for his
gallant work in Egypt
National league games Monday re-
suited: Chicago. 5, Providence, 0. Boston,
Il, Detroit, 0. New York, 4; Cleveland, O.
Phila ielphia, p; Buffalo, l.
The examiner Of the Marine bank, OF
New York, states that if the estates of Fish
and Grant & Ward are properly handled the
depositors may be paid in full.
The Mark Lane Express reports the
sales Of English wheat last week at 20, 5SS
quarters at SIS I'd. against e., $50 quarters at
ASS for the corresponding period last year.
The African Zion NJ. E. church con-
ference at New Yorl, refused to accept the
resignation of Bishop Hillery, and a resolu-
ton was adopted deprivins him of his eps-
eopal Office.
William Farris, who had been fol-
lowed for many weeks by ri Gkerton's men
was imprisoned at Lincoln, Ills, for the
| murder of farmer McMahan aud his hired
| man at Mt. Pulaski
The clearing house returns last week
81, 091 701 ,02S-are $50 291 ,295 less than the
preceding week; but when compared with the
corresponding period Of 1852 show an in
crease of 81 per cent.
Becky Jones was committed for con
| tempt in toe HamInersiey VIII at New
| York. She remarked that she would stay in
prison till the day of Judgment before She
would answer single question:
Health Commissioner DeWolf, of
Chicago, produces statistics to show that
Chicago has tine lowest death-rate of any
city in the world, being 1855 per 1000. This
is reckoning the population at $50, 900.
In the third round of the glove fight
| between Charley biitcheli and 6iily Ed
| NaIuS, III new OK. LIE ponce SIOlptu Tue
contest after Mitchell had severely pounded
his opponent. when the match was declared
| a draw.
Near Muncie, Ind, Wesley Hupp
called upon Joseph Frazier to make in
quiries regarding his health. when the latter,
without a word, shot Happ through the
heart, killing him instantly. The motive fer
the murder is d mystery.
Arthur L. Blue, of t, G. Gordon &
Co, of Indianapolis. which firm received 3d.
900 letters containing money for combiHa-
ton thermometer and barometer, aud sent
out but three gross of instruments, was ar
rested by Inspector Adsit, of the Chicago
postofiice, at Youngstown, Ohio, for swim
ding through the mails, 4ra
Mr.. Neveille, the coachman who
eloped with Mr.. Whitaey'i daughter from
Detroit, has heard from another wife in
Newark, n. J. She is daughter of Mr..
Charles Role, of that place, ard ii the courts
of Michigan fail to send him to tie paniten-
tiary he will have another chance in New
Jersey.
| A Berlin newspaper has cot hold Of q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
The EerM@ Clerk EteEl.

PTTTsBURG, May IA small child of F
B. Ward, Of Allegheny City, died Monday
night from the effects of morphia given by
a clerk in Louis Seitz's drug store in mistalz.
for calomel When the clerk was Informed
Of the terrible result of his mistake h
dropped to the floor unconscious, ant
it is feared the shock will prov
fatal This is the second death from
druggists blunders during the past week
On Saturday clerk in Spohn's drug store
on the south side, gave aqua ammonia AM
sweet oil in mistake for castor oil, and the oil
lady. Ann Gallagher, who swallowed th
fatal dose, died in a few hours in grea
agony. SPohn has been held on the oharg
of murder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

Taking warning from the fate of many
ambitious statemen who have been ruined
in the estimation of their constituents by
their palatial residences in Washington,
Senator Eugene Hale, of Maine, is build
ing bis magnificent mansion at his home
in Ellsworth instead of at the capital
Mrs. Hale has been compelled to make
freauenttrips to Maine to surerintend
matters and doubtless wishes the mansion
were located in Washington, but, as the
New York Sun observes. the senator has
come to the conclusion that it is preferable
to have his house located at Ellsworth and
himself at Washington thaa his house at
Washington and himself at Ellsworth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
THE WINNETKA MURDER.
K'rial OF Neil McKeagUe for the Muir
der of Mar. and Efrs, Wilson.

CHICAGO, i ay l4-For five DAYS last
week Judge Anthony's court was engaged in
selecting twelve men to act as Jurors in the
case of Neil McKeegue, charged with taa
murder of Mr.. and Mrs Wilson, a
Nmnetka, some time ago. 1t was
only after persistent effort and the summon
ing of several lists that the requisite number
as found of men who filed the require
Hients OF the jury law For the past two
digs the prosecution has been presenting its
evidence, which is all of circumstantial
character. The most important testimony
50 far a,lduced is to the effect that McKeague
owed Wilson soma 5000 and that the day
after the murder he told one witness that
there was not the scratch of pen to show
it, which is considered important because
Mr.. Wilson was an extremely well-to-do
old man in his business habits Another
fact Is that a memorandum book which MIR
". was in the habit OF keeping, and which is
supposed TO have the record of MCkeague's
debt, cannot he found and witness testifles
that he visited MI " the night before the muir
der, and paid him some money among which
was a $50 bill, and that lie met Mckeague
going in to see Mr. ". as he Che witnesS)
Was going out. The money has not been
found, ana it is said tAa: proof viii be pre-
saute that McKeagne paid for some meat
tie day of the murder with a $50 bill. The
trial viii occupy long time and promises to
be a Chicago cause caiehre.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
RETIRING GEN. GRANT.
The Senate Passes the Bill 10 Place
Grant on the Retired List.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 14.-The chair
laid before the senate communication from
the secretary of war recommending an ap-
preparation of $50, 600 for repairs to the Jack
son barracks at New Orleans A number Of
petitions were presented opposing any action
of congress that would lead to the destruc-
ton of healthy competition in the
telegraph business, after which Mr.. Sherman
presented a petition numerously signed to
favor the placing of Gen. Fremont on the re-
tired list of the army. Blair, from the COM
mittee on pensions, and by direction of that
committee, reported unfavorably on the bill
to grant pension to Gen. Ward B. Burnett,
and submitted the dissenting views of the
minority.
Logan, from the committee on military
affairs, then reported favorably the bill to
place Gen. Grant on the retired list. Logan
asked that the bill be put at once upon its
passage. Unanimous consent was given, and
the bill was at once read third time
and passed, without debate or re-
mark except that Logan said he presumed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Alarming News from Egypt.

CAIRO, May H.-Alarming news is re-
ceived from Korosko to the effect that large
numbers of rebels surround the place, and
unless reinforcements are Immediately sent
the garrison will be compelled to capitulate.
On receipt of the intelligence consultation
was held and it was decided to order the 400
Egyptian troops now at Assoxian to proceed
at once to Korosko and assist the garrison
in the defense of the place. Refugees from
Berber who reached Korosko asked the gov
eminent to send number of camels to en-
able them to escape.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Her prcsence Of Mind.

lArkanSaw Traveller
Women ore skiilful. "Who is that horriil
whisky bloat" asked lady of an acquainsi-
ance while they stood viewing the guests ST
a fashionable reception.
(Which one!"
"That one with the red moustache and
awful nose. Don't you see!"
Ale is my husband"
"Oh," laughed the lady, u see that you are
not sensitive" although she saw vengeance
in the eyes Of the insulted lady. Several
nights ago friend made similar remark
about my husband and became very angry.
/ declared it would anger any woman. but
my friend said that you, having the best
husband in the world, would not care, and
wagered a pair of gloves that you would, hui
you see / have lost. hear that your husband
is spoken Of as an available candidate foi
rrnVarnor How rinver hn r111lst no
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

turers and from 1913 to 1875 won the highest
honors at worli's expositions.
Mr.. Mccormick was an active member in
the ranks of the Democratic party, having
held various positions in the party organiza-
ton, and was friend of Samuel j. Tilden
He also held interests in journalism, and
was at different times proprietor of The Chi
cago Times and The Interior, Presbyterian
organ.
He was an eyewitness of the great Chi
cago fire, and suffered heavy pecuniary loss
thereby, but with his usual indomitable
energy weat to work rebuilding before the
smoke had cleared away.
Nh. Mccormick married in 1858 the daugh-
ter of Meltzar Fowler, AMI had seven chill
dren, FIVE of whom are still alive He was
noted for his benevolence and generous pub
lie spirit and his loss will be severely felt in
large circle of those who knew and reyer-
snced him for bis many good qualities of
heart and Mind
1t is generally supposed that Mr.. McCor-
mick was one of the wealthest men in Chi
cago, his fortune being estimated at from
SIS 600 600 to SlS 900 0O01
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A GRINNING DEATHS HEAD.

is scarcely more abhorrent to a refined
observer, than row of discolored teeth
made visible by smile. Correct the hid
eous blemish with delightful and health
full Sozodont, which whitens yellow teeth,
imparis ruddiness and hardness to color
less. unhealthy gums, and a floral balm
mess to hesbreath. The feminine mouth
becomes wondronsly attractive in conse-
ouenoe of its use. Leading actresses and
eantatrices regard 1t as Incompatible
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Ileo,h of Charles SsConor.


NANTUCKET, Mass, May 1f.-Charles
O'Conor, the veteran jurist, is dead. He
breathed his last late Monday afternoon, and
was perfectly conscious to the last, when he
suddenly exclaimed: any God!n and expired
The remains have been taken from here, in
charge of friends of the deceased, for New
York
When taken ill three weeks ago he told his
physician that he did not care to live, AMI
that ali he desired of the medicine was to
afford temporary relief. For the last five
days he had taken nothing but water
and medicine. Three minutes before
bis death he reused up, opened
his eyes, put out his hand to the doctor, and
in clear, strong voice exclaimed, ''My God
He expired instantly, without apparent pain
OF struggle. O'Connor's written request was
that his immediate attendants should perform
the last duty, superintendent by Dr. Roth.
lie did not wish any journeymen undertake
elS.
lChas. O'Conor was native of New York
city. Ae was born in the year 1904, the son
of an lrishman of cdlture, member OF the
Catholic church, in which faith his distin'
guishel son died The future eminent law
Yer did not receive a university education.
He was admitted to the bar when about ~
years of age, rose rapidly in his profession,
and was recognized as a lawyer of unusual
ability and promise before he was 50. When
under 50 years old he hadachieved national
reputation. OF tbe important cases in
which he has taken part two ara
pre-eminent-namely,t the Mason will case,
in which he is considered TO have made his
greatest argument, and the Forest divorce
suit, in which he appeared for Mrs. Forest
The statement is made that the great actor
on one occasion threatened personal violence
toward the eloquent advocate who repre-
scented his wife's interests in this lawsuit, but
was overawed by his cool courage and dig
nifty After being bachelor many years he
married ono of his clients, widow lady
belonging to the Livingston family, with
whom he lived bat a short time Thei,
tastes were as opposite as their religious
preferences tshe was a Protestant, and they
separated. When, after many years, Mr.
OConoT received the news of his wife's death
be Is said to have wept bitterly. He has ma
children. lie was a Democrat in politics
During the presidency of Pierce he acted al
district attorney for q few months. He was
a member of the constitutional convention OF
1864. His nomination for the presidency in
lS12 resulted in a few votes being cast for
him in several states Some years ago he
was reported dead but the day the
news was published was able to sit up and
read his own obituary. Mr.. O'Connor's es
tate is estimated at about 81 900, OO0l
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
THE SECRET OF LIVING.

Scovilrs Sarsaparilla, of Blood and
Liver, Syrup, will cure Scrofulous faint,
Rheumatism, White Swelling, Govt, Colt
re, Consumption, Bronchitis, Nervous
Debility. Malaria. and all diseases arising
from an impure condition of the blood
Certificates can he presented from many
leading physicians, ministers, and heads
of families throughout the land, endors-
ing it in the highest terms. We are con
stantly in receipt of certificates of cures
from the most reliable sources, and We
recommend it as the best remedy for the
cure of the above diseases
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Railway ReguIatiOn.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 14.-The house
committee on Pacific railroads has agreed to
report to the house with favorable recon-
mendation, Representative Whites bill
which compels the Union Pacific Railway
company to prorate with the railroad au-
thorized to be constructed from Sioux City,
Iowa, westwardly via the Niobrara valley,
to such point ON the Union Pacific west of the
One-hundredth meridian as may be selected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
A Remarkable Escape.

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 Hel
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 a 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 Hart7
& Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

genuine sensation. II says tlal an enormous
hoteIis soon to. be built at St Augustine,
Fla It will be three miles long, six miles
deep, and seventy five stories high. Guests
,ill be taken to their rooms by 500 balloons;
the tables in the dining-room will be four
miles in length, and the walters who serve
the meals will be on horseback. There will
be cuspidor in the offic 100 feet in circum
faraUna
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
THE MARKETS.
CHICAGO, Nav -.

AdISAOOs -daf To-
Allan Mcintyre IS Co.'S circular of this
evening gives the following quotations:
Wheat-At the opening sold up l1zc, but
weakened later; June, opened S91sc. closed
SS7sc; July, opened and closed 9p1se; Aug
ust, opened 9oJ5c, closed $3.50. CONFIRM;
june opened 5615c, closed 569Ac; July,
opened 5S1sc, closed 5S1sc. Oats-Firm:
June, opened 331sc, closed 335sc. Pork
Strong; June, opened $3.50, closed Sl7.47H
Live Stock-The Union stock yards reports
the following range of prices: Hogs-Mar-
ket quiet and about steady; light grades,
S500@5.90; mixed packing, s540@5 IS;
heavy shipping S5.S0G9615. Cattle-Market
strong; exports, $500. Is; good to choice,
$6,O0@6.40; common to fair, $4,000. 90;
butchers, S3.O0@5.00; stockers, s400G5 25.
Sheep-Market firm; shorn, S4.00@6.00;
wooded, s500Gp7.O0.
Produce: Butter-Very dull; fine cream
cry, 20@e2c: good to choice dairy, 14@lSc;
fair to good packing, T@9c. Eggs-Br'isk
trade and firm; choice counts, 13@1319c
PotatoeS-Dull; poor demand; old, fair, 20c;
good, SOC; new, fair to fine S300@40O per
barrel. Strawberries-Lightd demand; good
to choice per case, "a OTIS, S400@S5.00 fair,
do, S3.0O@3.5O.
New York.
NEW YORK, May 13
Wheat-Opened I@%c lower, recovered
decline, and advanced 15@1c: moderate
specul alive business, mainly in July, No.
white, nominal; No 2 red, June, 81 03M@
l.0415; July, 81. 0401 05A; August, S1.03G
L04; September, Gl.02k @L04I. Corn-$4
@11sc higher; mixed western spot, 5s@65ci
future, 63@6619c. Oats-H@Ae higher
western, 3S@46c. Provisions-Beef TN
changed. Pork firm; new mess, $3.50; old,
SIT. Lard higher; steam-rendered, IS 621G.
st. Louis.
ST, LOUIS, May 13.
Wheat-Higher and active, but unsettled
and closed weak; No. 2 red, 81. Is cash; 81 Is
bid May; slG91G@l ;091s June; 95s4 ese695c,
closing 951sc July; 96Ac nominal August
81 u a3lgxc, closing 9l5sc year; No. red.
S1.U414@ al .04A Corn-Higher b inactive
and closed easier; 52t954115c cash; '2335 n529S5c
June; 551s @533sc July; 545s@5l; Sc, closing
545Sc August; 4515c year. O;.ts-Lower;
| 31M @33LSc cash; 32ssc May; S31tll @33esc
June Rye-Quiet; 5914c bid Barley
Quiet; 60@S0c. Whisky-Steady; Sill
Provisions-Lower and slow; only small job
trade s''A*t
TOLEDO, May 13
Wheat-Firmer and quiet; No. | white.
| 81. Is hid; No. 2 do, $L0S bid; No. 2red, cash,
96G96Hc; May. y6115c; June, sl-071l; July,
91c; August, 951sc; No. 2, soft, 81. 03(9 L061a |;
No. 3 rel, sS@95c. Corn-Aetive aud higher:
| high mixed, 62c, new do. Sc; No. 9 cash
or May, 5s1lc; June, 5Se; July, 591Ic; re-
| jected, 571Ic; no grade. 53c Oats Dull: No.
2cash, s511lc; May, So &c asked; June, $3.50
| asked; rejected, 5413c.
milwaukee.
| MILWAUKEE, May Is.
Wheat--W eak; 9a1Sc No, 2, 9o}se May,
| 9l5sc June. a59sc July. Corn-Neglected;
| No. 2 54c. Oais--Quiet; No. 2, 35c delivered.
| Rye-Inactive; No. /, 64c. Barley--Stronger;
| No. =, 9iic: extra No. 5 nominal.
Detroit.
DETROIT, May 13
WR@at--Vely quiet; cash, sl.06; MAY,
| Sl.H1; June, sl.054; July, sl.o41 bid
| Aug ust, 99c: No. 2 red, 81; No. 2 white. ST.
Corn-No. cash, 5S15c bid. Vats-No. :
| white, S911sc; No. 2, 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

MONTREAL May IA large and in1uen.
tial delegation, consisting OF members of the
board Of trade, corn exchange, and gentle
men representing the shipping interests here,
is about to proceed to Ottawa to appeal tc
the government to abolish toll Oh ali
Canadian canals between Chicago and this
point. There are sixteen Ocean steamship:
in port, every one offering to take grain
across the ocean free, yet not one can get 6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

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strengthens the Brain and positively cure
Nervous Debility, Nervousness, headache
unnatural losses, and all weakness of
Generative System; it never fails 81 pkg
6 for $5.-At druggists, or Aliens Phar-
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14

WASHINGTON CITY, May 14.-Fire broke
out in the basement of Wizards hotel at 1(
a. m, and spread through the elevator shaft
to some of the upper rooms The fire was
soon put out, not, however, until the west
wing of the hotel had been damaged to the
extent of $4,000
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
New Advertisements.
Agents w anted.

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cards, wood signs, etc. to establish YOU perina-
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needed; fits all lamps; gives large light: has nickel
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plosions or turning down wick puts itself out if
ney: no wearing ont screws or collars it lasts ten
years. Sells at sight; exclusive territory giren :
sample, postpaid, &c For illustrated circulars,
Testimonials, agents reports terms, etc. address
the PHoENlA MFG CO., ~ Mechanic street,
Newark, NewJersey. Please mention this paper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-14
Hewitt,s Tariff RiIi.

WASHINGTON CITY, May lathe Star
says: The probability is that Hewitt's tariff
bill will not be reported to the house by the
ways and means committee